The Monitor

THE MONITOR A Weekly Newspaper Devoted to the Interests of the Eight Thousand Colored People in Omaha and Vicinity, and to the Good of the Community The Rev. JOHN ALBERT WILLIAMS, Editor $1.50 a Year. 5c a Copy. Florida Nuns Will Test Unjust Laws Three Who Teach in Private School for Negro Children are Arrested. GOVERNOR ORDERED ARREST Because of Petition Sent Him Advising That the Law was Being Violated, Instructed Sheriff to Make Arrests. St. Augustine, Fla., May 19.—The law recently enacted in Florida prohibiting whites from teaching in Negro schools is receiving its first test here in the case of three Sisters of St. Joseph's Convent, who were arrested by the sheriff, acting under instructions from Governor Trammell on Monday, April 24. They have been conducting a school for Negro children in their private building on De Haven street. Sister Mary Thomasine, Sister Mary Scholastica and Sister Mary Beningus were the three nuns arrested and when they were brought before Judge Jackson the court ordered them released on their own recognizance. Sister Mary Thomasine refused to accept her release and she is being held a prisoner at the convent, in custody of Father O'Brien. When the law was enacted by the Florida legislature, the Sisters of St. Joseph consulted eminent lawyers as to the constitutionality of the law. It was the unanimous opinion of the lawyers consulted that the law was unconstitutional and so the school was continued. The nuns have been teaching schools for Negro children in St. Augustine for several generations, their work being entirely gratuitous and their only object the educational and religious guidance of the Colored youth. They were not interfered with, even after the passage of the law, until some weeks ago a petition was sent to Governor Trammell, advising him that the law was being violated. This petition was evidently for the purpose of bringing about a test case on the constitutionality of the law. The case cannot be handled in the local courts as it is a state law, and so it will come before the Circuit Court at this term. It will probably be carried through the State Supreme Court to the United States Supreme Court before it is finally settled. CLOSED $67,000.00 DEAL The Fontenelle Investment Company closed a deal Thursday of last week with C. A. Williamson Co., taking over the Edgewood Park addition which overlooks Carter Lake. The club house which is situated on the grounds will be awarded to the Fontenelle Company after a certain number of lots have been sold. The lots range in price from $55 to $750, and some of them can be bought on the plan of $1 down and $1 a week. Omaha, Nebraska, May 20, 1916 ning To Make You n May "Fight For Them Something To Make You Think How Men May "Fight For Themselves" (The Omaha Nebraskan) Negro organ, pays a deserved tribute to one of the Mexican border and says: "So in America men are fighting for the liberties of which are out of the fire. One of these bright men is how to fight for themselves." "fighting for themselves" when they make making in Mexico. They were "fighting for their record in Cuba. They were not the white men's chestnuts out of the fire." The country that is theirs as it is the white man's elements they will have a part commensurate take. Lives its people very poor advice when it in colored race lie along lines of "fighting for meant by the Crisis. The Colored race has had many obstacles to so and will advance in accordance with the need to contribute to the general good, to build in the most effective way. As says as "The Birth of a Nation" give offer prior to the touch of, such humiliations and, respect and sympathy of white men who can. One way for any individual or any race to mainly marked that it need not be stated. Of the Colored troops in Mexico has done and win respect for the Negro race. So the Negroes—so often commented upon by so away with this prejudice. Onward," not through force but through through faithful service as soldiers and in the motto and that is the course for even could win the spurs. The Crisis, a Negro organ, pays a deserved tribute to the valor of the Colored troops on the Mexican border and says: "So in America, in Europe and in Africa black men are fighting for the liberties of white men and pulling their chestnuts out of the fire. One of these bright mornings black men are going to learn how to fight for themselves." But they are "fighting for themselves" when they make the splendid record they are making in Mexico. They were "fighting for themselves" when they made their record in Cuba. They were not then, nor are they now, "pulling white men's chestnuts out of the fire." They were and are fighting for a country that is theirs as it is the white man's and in whose history and achievements they will have a part commensurate with the contributions they make. The Crisis gives its people very poor advice when it intimates that the interests of the Colored race lie along lines of "fighting for themselves" in the sense plainly meant by the Crisis. To be sure, the Colored race has had many obstacles to surmount but the race has advanced and will advance in accordance with the efforts of its intelligent members to contribute to the general good, to build for civilization and to do their part in the most effective way. When such plays as "The Birth of a Nation" give offense let the race show itself superior to the touch of such humiliations and, bearing it with dignity, win the respect and sympathy of white men who cannot give approval to such taunts. There is but one way for any individual or any race to push forward. That way is so plainly marked that it need not be stated. The conduct of the Colored troops in Mexico has done much to break down prejudice and win respect for the Negro race. So the generally fine conduct of Omaha Negroes—so often commented upon by observing men—is doing much to do away with this prejudice. "Upward and onward," not through force but through civilization's instrumentalities, through faithful service as soldiers and good conduct as citizens—that is the motto and that is the course for every individual and every race who would win the spurs. Prejudice and Art several times in this column that in art tha than in any other field of endeavor. If great book, or paints a wonderful picture a little or no hindrance to his gaining rework. This is one of the paradoxes of Amst for a strong, able-bodied Colored man tor union, and get a job to carry a hod tha We have said several times in this column that in art the Negro encounters less prejudice than in any other field of endeavor. If a Negro writes a great poem or a great book, or paints a wonderful picture or composes real music, his color is little or no hindrance to his gaining recognition and appreciation of his work. This is one of the paradoxes of American prejudice. It is more difficult for a strong, able-bodied Colored man to break through the New York labor union, and get a job to carry a hod than it is for a talented Colored composer to get a hearing for his music in Carnegie Hall or Aeolian Hall. There has just been completed at Jacksonville, Fla., a new armory for the First Regiment of the National Guard of that state. This armory was opened last week. It was christened by a musical festival given under the auspices of the Ladies' Friday Musicale, and the work that was rendered was "Hiawatha's Wedding Feast" by Coleridge-Taylor. A well known Southern tenor of Atlanta, Ga., was engaged to sing the famous "Onaway, Awake, Beloved." Does it not seem more than strange that the opening of an armory in a city of the far South should be celebrated with the rendition of a musical work which was created by Negro brain? The Jacksonville papers extolled Coleridge-Taylor's music before and after the performance. Jacksonville society turned out and made the event a gala one. Those who took part and those who listened were enraptured by the divine art of a black man. Yet, Colored citizens were denied admission. Denied admission to a building paid for out of the public funds. Such are the inconsistencies of prejudice.—The New York Age. Use the Monitor to Reach the Colored People of Nebraska. It Is Their Only Newspaper. Volume I. Number 47 Church Elected Delegate-at-Large The Colored Republicans of Tennessee Win Notable Victory in State Convention. RACE LEADERS ARE UNITED Impossible to Ignore the Arguments Advanced or Desert Such a Capable Organizer Admission of Congressman Sells. Nashville, Tenn., May 19.—All Tennessee is celebrating the victory won by R. R. Church, Jr., in the Republican State convention held at Nashville, May 3. The Negro emancipated himself. Ending a campaign that claimed the attention of every element in the Republican party, Mr. Church was elected a delegate-at-large to the coming Chicago convention. For the first time since 1892 a Tennessee Colored Republican has been given a place as a delegate-at-large to a National convention. It is not too much to say that the victory achieved by Mr. Church in the name of 75,000 Colored Republicans, is the most notable in the annals of Tennessee politics. He had the active support of only one of the State leaders, former Governor Ben W. Hooper, nominee for the United States Senate. Two hours before the meeting of the convention, Mr. Church was told that there was no hope for him and his people. Then in a most remarkable conference, in which all the big leaders took part, the state was broken. Congressman Sells said that it was impossible to ignore the arguments advanced or desert so fine an organizer as Mr. Church had proven himself to be. For the first time in the history of Tennessee politics all the Colored leaders stood together, supporting Mr. Church every inch of the way. Among those active in the fight were J. C. Napier, A. N. Johnson and A. W. Fite, of Nashville; T. H. Hayes, Wayman Wilkerson, Bert M. Roddy, F. M. Nesbitt, O. W. Williams, the Rev. R. J. Petty, J. H. Brown, J. B. Martin, A. F. Ward, H. R. Saddler, of Memphis; Roscoe Simmons, of Louisville, and P. H. Brown, of Hopkinsville, Ky. HUNTINGTON FUND CLOSE TO $500 MARK Huntington, W. Va., May 19.—A fund containing $419.91 in cash and unpaid subscriptions to the sum of $50, an aggregate of $468.41, has been raised by Colored people of Huntington for the Booker T. Washington Memorial Fund. The campaign which was waged for this purpose concluded Sunday afternoon in a big rally held in Carnegie Hall. However, the committee has decided to continue its efforts until the amount of $500 originally suggested as Huntington's subscription, is all raised. General Race News 2 OPENS SCHOOL OF DRAMA New York, May 19.—The management of the New Lincoln Theatre, 135th street and Lenox avenue, launched another innovation when they announced the opening of a school of dramatic art for the benefit of aspiring young Colored people who desire to become fitted for a career on the stage. It will be remembered that it was at this little theatre, the first dramatic stock company whose members were exclusively Colored, first made their bid for public favor, and the success of the unusual venture was phenomenal. The owner of the theatre, Mrs. Maria C. Downs, and the director, Billie Burke, have conceived the idea that the future will open up a large field for the Colored actors and actress,, and in order that talented members of the race will be prepared to meet the demand when it arrives, it is their intention to devote the coming summer months to the development of all promising material. The project should receive the utmost encouragement, for it is a most praiseworthy undertaking and reflects great credit on the promoters. The pupils at the Lincoln Theatre Dramatic School will be taught in all branches of the thespian art, and there is no doubt that considerable good talent will be unearthed. It will be interesting to watch the results. This is the first attempt of its kind that has ever been made, and it is undoubtedly a step for the advancement of the Colored people in dramatic art. LYNCHED IN JAILYARD; BODY HUNG TO A POLE. Lawton, Okla., May 19.—Not content with shooting the Negro to death, a mob of several hundred men tied the body of Carl Dudley to an automobile and dragged it through the streets to the otuskirts of the city. The body was then hung to a telephone pole. Dudley was charged with shooting James Hayes, a policeman, who died from the wounds. When first arrested Dudley was taken to the army post at Fort Sill for safe keeping, but next morning the army officers turned him over to the city. The mob formed that night, and quickly overpowered the sheriff. A deputy attempted to protect the Negro but he was forced aside. The man was taken to the jail yard, stood up against a brick wall and fifty or more shots fired into his body. And yet troops are sent into Mexico to hunt Villa, the outlaw! ELECTED SECRETARY OF EPISCOPAL DIOCESE At the forty-ninth annual council of the Diocese of the Episcopal Church, which met in Omaha Wednesday and Thursday of this week, the Rev. John Albert Williams, who has been the assistant-secretary for a number of years, was unanimously elected secretary of the Diocese. Mrs. A. D. James, Mrs. S. B. Canty and Mrs. John Albert Williams were the delegates from the Church of St. Philip the Deacon to the annual meeting of the Woman's Auxiliary which was held in All Saints Church Tuesday. Others attending were Mrs. Volney Carter and Mrs. C. H. Hicks. THE MONITOR Jersey City, N. J., May 19.—The Frederick Douglas Film Co., a corporation composed of some of the leading Negroes of the State, has started actual work on its first photo play, a three-reel drama, "Winning His First Suit," which will show various phases of Negro progress since emancipation. The leading characters will be portrayed by Jersey City people, Mrs. Ida Askin, Miss Florence Snead and Frederick Quinn being cast for the leading roles. The pictures will be staged by the Centaur Studio of Bayonne, and the scenes of the play will be laid in Virginia. The Rev. W. S. Smith, an active member of the Douglass Film Co., spent several days in Virginia selecting the prospective settings for the pictures, and the players, with the camera man and manager left Jersey City Tuesday night. They were met in Washington by Mr. Smith and taken on Wednesday to the points in Virginia selected for the pictures. The play is expected to be released June 15, or not later than July 1. Officers of the company are: Dr. W. G. Alexander of Orange, president; Dr. I. A. Lawrence of Elizabeth, vice president; A. R. Mayor of Jersey City, secretary; Dr. George E. Cannon, treasurer. OVER $5,000,000 INSURANCE IN FORCE. Durham, N. C., May 19.—The seventeenth annual statement of the North Carolina Mutual and Provident Association shows a continued and healthy growth of the company. The total income for the year ending December 31, 1915, amounted to $461, -641.41, an increase of nearly $12,000 over 1914. The balance from 1914, $152,891.03, shows a total of $569, -532.44. The company has a net ledger balance of $166,944.53, with gross assets of $169,690.89. The legal reserve is $126,823.71, special reserve, $25,428.68 and surplus, $17,437.50. There is on deposit in approved securities with the insurance department of North Carolina, $100,000, to secure the payment of all claims against the company. There is in force more than $1,000,000 in insurance. Officers and directors are John Merrick, president; C. C. Spaulding, vice president and general manager; A. M. Moore, secretary and treasurer; E. R. Merrick, assistant secretary; J. M. Avery, assistant manager. Contributions From Nebraska for The Booker T. Washington Memorial Fund: Our race over the United States are contributing to the Booker T. Washington Memorial Fund. The fund is placed at $2,000,000 for the endowment of Tuskegee Institute. The Colored people are asked to give $250,000 towards this fund. The Monitor will receive and forward subscriptions. The Monitor.....$1.00 Israel M. Gershater.....25 Mrs. Pinta Jewell has been very ill at the home of her son. Delicia THE PERFECT ICE CREAM For Sale at Leading Drug Stores and Confectioners. Made by THE FAIRMONT CREAMERY COMPANY. HAVE YOU TRIED PAN-O-MA'S BISCUITS You'll Find Them Delicious 19 Biscuits in a Dainty Glassine Wrapper, 10 Cents At All Grocers JAY BURNS BAKING CO. MRS. A. HUSTER MILLINERY 221 North 16th St. (Hotel Loyal Bldg.) Tel. Douglas 2160 Omaha Werter De Vaughn SEEDS AND NURSERY 1614 Harney Street Telephone Tyler 2060 Hamilton Paint & Glass Co. 1517 Howard St. Tel. Doug. 2642 For Information On Wood Finishes of All Kinds Paints, Glass, Painters' Supplies. Allan B. 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Russell, Proprietor Mrs. Bryant, Manager 1916 Cuming St. Doug. 2466 Start Saving Now One Dollar will open an account in the Savings Department of the United States Nat'l Bank 16th and Farnam Streets HENRI H. CLAIBORNE Notary Public Justice of the Peace Tel Red 7401 Res. Doug. 6188 512-13 Paxton Block Moving Vans and Piano Moving, Packing, Shipping GORDON VAN CO. 11th and Davenport Douglas 394 We recommend the STATE FURNITURE CO. Corner 14th and Dodge Sts. as the most reliable, accommodating and economical furniture store to buy from. EMERSON LAUNDRY F. S. MOREY, Proprietor 1303-05 North 24th Street Phone Webster 820 ORRIE S. HULSE Harney 6257 C. H. T. RIEPEN Harney 6564 HULSE & RIEPEN Funeral Directors Doug. 1226 701 So. 16th St. Owl Length, about eight inches. Our smallest owl with ear tufts. There are two distinct phases of plumage, one grayish and the other bright rufous. Range: Resident throughout the United States, southern Canada, and northern Mexico. Habits and economic status: The little screech owl inhabits orchards, groves, and thickets, and hunts for its prey in such places as well as along hedgerows and in the open. During warm spells in winter it forages quite extensively and stores up in some hollow tree considerable quantities of food for use during inclement weather. Such larders frequently contain enough mice or other prey to bridge over a period of a week or more. With the exception of the burrowing owl it is probably the most insectivorous of the nocturnal birds of prey. It feeds also upon small mammals, birds, reptiles, batrachians, fish, spiders, crawfish, scorpions, and earthworms. Grasshoppers, crickets, ground-dwelling beetles, and caterpillars are its favorites among insects, as are field mice among mammals and sparrows among birds. Out of 324 stomachs examined, 169 were found to contain insects; 142, small mammals; 56, birds, and 15, crawfish. The screech owl should be encouraged to stay near barns and outhouses, as it will keep in check house mice and wood mice, which frequent such places. WHITMAN. NEBRASKA. Mrs. Henry Moss, who has been quite ill, has recovered. They intend to move back to their ranch this summer. A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. James Thompson May 7th. The infant lived only a short while. Mr. Arthur Bray has purchased two more carloads of steers. He is making preparations to remodel his home in the city. Mr. J. W. Thompson purchased a home in the city. He placed an order with Mr. Pegg to buy him a carload of two-year-old heifers. Mr. John Grant Pegg visited his ranch here last week. A number of friends entertained him at a fishing party. He left Mr. Charles Moore in charge of his place. A surprise party was given Tuesday evening May 16, under the leadership of Mr. Fox, complimentary to Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Hon. A pleasant time was spent by all. Sammie, the little five-year-old daughter of Mrs. Hibbs, sang a charming song to her aunt and uncle, wishing them many happy birthdays. She also sang "Brighten the Corner." Those present were Mrs. Penn, Mrs. Jackson, Mrs. Turner, Mrs. Shanklin, Mrs. THE MONITOR Howard, Mrs. James, Mrs. Hibbs, Mr. and Mrs. Fox. Presents were presented by those presnt. An electric lamp was presented by Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Belcher. Mrs. Robert T. Walker gave a very delightful house party at her residence, 2121 North Twenty-seventh street, Wednesday night for the benefit of the Helpers. SCHOOL NAMED FOR BENJAMIN BANNEKER Baltimore, Md., May 19.—The Department of Public Instruction for the city of Baltimore has decided to name all of its public schools after its most noted or prominent men or characters, and the public school on the corner of East Federal and Carter streets will be named in honor of Benjamin Bannekar, the Negro astronomer and mathematician, author of the first American Almanac, who assisted to survey and lay out the District of Columbia, who was entertained at the White House by President Thomas Jefferson and at his home in Monticello, Virginia. A beautiful tablet has been unveiled in the school house to perpetuate his memory and in honor of the Colored people of Baltimore. Many white and Colored citizens took part in the exercises. The closing address was made by Assistant Superintendent Roland Watts, after which the school children sang as only Negroes can sing, "The Star Spangled Banner." The occasion was inspiring and will remain for a long while in the memory of those who were fortunate enough to be present. Following is the title page of his \lmanac: "Benjamin Banneker's" Pensylvania, Deleware, Maryland and For the Year of Our Lord, 1792. For the Year of Our Lord, 1792. Being Bisseztile, or Leap Year, and the Sixteenth Year of American Independence, which commenced July 4, 1776, containing the Motions of the Sun and Moon, the true places and Aspects of the Planets, the Rising and Setting of the Sun, and the Rising, Setting and Southing Place and Age of the Moon, etc.-The Lunations, Conjunctions, Eclipses, Judgment of the Weather, Festivals, and other remarkable Days; Days for holding the Supreme and Circular Courts of the United States, as also the usual Courts in Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland and Virginia. Also, several useful Tables and valuable Receipts. Various selections from the Commonplace Book of the Kentucky Philosopher and American Sage, with interesting and entertaining Essays, in Prose and Verse—the whole comprising a greater, more pleasing and useful variety than any work of the kind and price in North America." WATERS BARNHART PRINTING CO ОМАНА Closing Out BOYS', MISSES AND LADIES' SHOES Everything in the Basement Goes at Prices Ranging From 23c to $1.69 SHOE MARKET AVES MONEY MIRRORS OF EVERY DESCRIPTION MADE AND RESILVERED Phone Douglas 1721 Omaha Glass Construction Co. 1612 Capitol Ave. Omaha YES — ICE CREAM any style, for any occasion J. A. DALZELL Quality First 1824 Cuming St. Tel. Doug. 616 Ideal Button & Pleating Co. 107-109-111 S. 16th St. Tel. Douglas 1936 Omaha, Neb. SHOES MADE LIKE NEW with our rapid shoe repair methods, one-fifth the cost. Sold uncalled-for shoes. We have a selection; all sizes, all prices. FRIEDMAN BROS., 211 South 12th St., Omaha. YOUR SHOES NEED REPAIRING Call Red 2395 H. 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MARQUARDT CASH MARKET Retail Dealer in Fresh and Salt Meats, Poultry, Oysters, etc. 2003 Cuming St. Doug. 3834 Home Rendered Lard. We Smoke and Cure our own Hams and Bacon. CHAS. EDERER FLORIST Plants, Cut Flowers, Designs, Decorations Greenhouses, 30th and Bristol Sts. Phone Webster 1795. I TAKE PLEASURE in thanking you for your patronage. I want your trade solely upon the merits of my goods. You will profit by trading here. H. E. YOUNG Phone Webster 515 2114-16 N. 24th St. THE MONITOR A Weekly Newspaper devoted to the civic, social and religious interests of the Colored People of Omaha and vicinity, with the desire to contribute something to the general good and upbuilding of the community. Published Every Saturday. Entered as Second-Class Mail office at Omaha, Neb., under the THE REV. JOHN ALBERT W. Lucille Skaggs Edwards, William Pryor, Assoc Joseph LaCour, Jr., Advertiser SUBSCRIPTION RATE Advertising rates, 59 Address, The Monitor, 1119 N. Telephone V CHURCH'S VICTORY AND ITS LESSON Entered as Second-Class Mail Matter July 2, 1915, at the Post-office at Omaha, Neb., under the act of March 3, 1879. THE REV. JOHN ALBERT WILLIAMS, Editor and Publisher. Lucille Skaggs Edwards, William Garnett Haynes and Ellsworth W. Pryor, Associate Editors. Joseph LaCour, Jr., Advertising and Circulation Manager. SUBSCRIPTION RATES, $1.50 PER YEAR Advertising rates, 59 cents an inch per issue. Address, The Monitor, 1119 North Twenty-first street, Omaha. Telephone Webster 4243. The Monitor extends hearty congratulations to Robert R. Church and the Colored republicans of Tennessee upon his election as delegate-at-large to the national convention which meets in Chicago in June. This victory is a most significant one as demonstrating the power of effective organization and race loyalty and as illustrative of the fact that white political leaders are beginning to realize that they are dealing with a new type of American Negro who knows his strength and his rights and is rapidly learning to use his strength to obtain his rights. For nearly a quarter of a century the Colored people of Tennessee, although constitutiig the majority of the republican vote of the state, have been practically ignored by the republican leaders. They have been given no recognition in any way since 1892. Doubtless, these shrewd leaders were not slow to recognize the fact that the Negro vote was not organized or united and took advantage of this condition, as they always have and always will wherever these conditions obtain. Be that as it may, the race in Tennessee, as they are doing elsewhere, is awakening to the situation. February 1, a meeting was called in Memphis and the Lincoln Republican club of Tennessee was organized. The plan of organization was well conceived and carefully worked out. Strong men of the city and state threw themselves whole heartedly into the movement. They selected as their leader Robert R. Church, Jr., a splendid type of well-prepared, progressive young Negro manhood. In their choice of a leader they showed wise discrimination. Mr. Church is a young man in his early thirties, of splendid physique and carriage, with a university training and endowed with a most attractive personality. He has brains, administrative ability, character, courage, education, wealth, personality and with it all common sense. Prime requisites all for effective leadership. The race rallied to him. The convention for the election of delegates was held in Nashville, May 3. Only one of the state leaders (white), former Governor Ben Hooper, actively supported him. Two hours before the convention convened Mr. Church was told that there was no hope for him and his people and that therefore he should withdraw. A conference was held in which all the big leaders took part. It was convincingly shown that 75,000 Colored voters were unitedly uncompromisingly back of this young man who fully measured up to any test or standard --- Matter July 2, 1915, at the Post-act of March 3, 1879. WILLIAMS, Editor and Publisher. Garnett Haynes and Ellsworth W. Associate Editors. Using and Circulation Manager. TUES, $1.50 PER YEAR Events an inch per issue. North Twenty-first street, Omaha. Webster 4243. that might be demanded. The arguments and showing won. The slate was broken. Congressman Sells, who first opposed, admitted that it was impossible to ignore the arguments advanced or desert so fine an organizer as Mr. Church had proven himself to be. Mr. Church was nominated—and received an ovation. His victory reflects credit upon the race in Tennessee, and will porve an inspiration to our people everywhere, because it shows what united action can accomplish. One of the most significant facts about this victory is this: For the first time in the history of Tennessee politics, ALL THE COLORED LEADERS STOOD TOGETHER, SUPPORTING MR. CHURCH EVERY INCH OF THE WAY. This is a most hopeful sign. It shows that we are at last beginning to learn that all our weakness lies in discord, all our strength is in our union, and that if we are to gain our rights, not only civically and politically, but commercially and industrially, we must unite, concentrate and cooperate. This is the lesson that the race should learn from the political victory of Mr. Church in Tennessee upon which we sincerely congratulate him and his loyal supporters in that state, and to which we have called attention not so much an independent and isolated event, but rather as being indicative and symptomatic of a most encouraging stage of grow... in the recognition of our racial potentialities which must be used for our betterment along all lines. Unite. Concentrate. Cooperate. Win. The Fontenelle Investment company, one of our local race enterprises, has taken over the Edgewood Addition which offers a good opportunity for a large class of our wage earners to become home owners to realize their ambition. There is no reason why our people should not take hold of this proposition and build up in the section proposed desirable and sightly homes. Cultivate the saving habit. Begin now. The saving habit like any other grows by use. Cut out some needless expense and lay aside something if it be only 25 cents a week. Next to taking a dose of castor oil, some people dislike to pay a year's subscription to a newspaper. He likes to get it like his religion—free of charge.—Exchange. If you have anything to dispose of. a Want Ad in The Monitor will sell it. Grow with Growing Omaha. THE MONITOR IT'S ALL FOR A GOOD TIME Often Young Persons Don't Realize Work and Play Should Mix. Many young persons think of little except how they can have a good time. If there is work to do, it is only something in the way to be got rid of as soon as possible, no matter how. They think they can live as the butterfly does when in its glory. To find something entertaining, to be amused, is all they think of. This is natural, and it is well that they can look on the bright side of life. But they should know also that life is not all play. There are duties to be performed, and real happiness comes only after work well done. 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News for This Department Must Be Received by Wednesday Night. Mr. P. H. Jenkins, who has been Friday evening, May 12th, at very ill, is able to be out again and | Alamo hall, the Owl Club held tl has gone to work in his shop. big annual ball. The hall was tas — fully and beautifully decorated. M Mr. James Peoples was married |than one hundred guests thronged May 8 to Miss Bessie Hopson of In-| floor. The Autumn Leaf Club of I dependence, Kansas. The bride was |coln, and Mrs. Holmes of Kansas C the recipient of many beautiful gifts. | were the out-of-town guests. The 1 They reside temporarily at the home| sic was furnished by Desdune’s | of the bride’s sister, Mrs. A. Stevens. |chestra and it was really “some 1 aa sic.” Mr. Frank Blackwell left Friday of Fomtgeen last week for Chicago. Mr. W. D. Sandiford left Fric becouse morning for a short visit to Ex Will N. Johnson, Lawyer, Southwest | sior Springs. Corner of Fourteenth and Douglas —_—— Sts. Douglas 4956. The Elite Whist club met at Mrs. Taylor Holmes, who was vis- iting her sister, Mrs. M. Thompson, left this week for her home in Kan- sas City, Mo. She spent a very pleasant time in Omaha among her many friends and relatives. Mrs, Holmes conducts a dry goods and no- tion store known as the Handy Col- ored Store. The Knights and Daughters of Ta- bor will give a public installation at Zion Baptist Church Tuesday night, May 23, Admission, members, 25c; public, 10c.—Adv. Bertha J., the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jones, of 2211 North 27th street, died Sunday afternoon of pneumonia. She was buried Tues- day afternoon at the Forest Lawn cemetery. The Rev. John Albert Williams officiated. The G. Wade Obee Co. had charge of the funeral. Mr. Roscoe Miller is quite ill. The Crescent Whist Club met with its president, Mrs. L. Rountree, last Thursday. The first prize was won by Mrs. White, the booby by Mrs. Oglesby. The hostess was presented with a beautiful hand-painted plate. Their next meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. Taylor, 2829 Miami street, Industrial Fair and Carnival will be given under the auspices of the St. Douglas Co. U. R. of K. of P. at the Mecca Hall, 24th and Grant Sts., beginning Monday, June 5, and clos- ing Saturday, June 10. Music, com- edy and drama featured by the best home talent under the direction of Mr. Andrew Reed. Change of pro- gram each night. Opening address by Mayor James C. Dahlman, assisted by Hon. John L. Kennedy. There will be other prominent speakers. sor concessions see Commanding Captain Frank Golden, Webster 448. General admission, ten cents, Watch for pro- gram later.—Adv. Mr. Silas Robbins, the well known attorney, underwent a very serious cranial operation at the St. Joseph’s Hospital Thursday of last week. He is slowly improving. Frank Henderson, the twelve year old son of Mrs. Susie Henderson and grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Warren Brooks, died Saturday, May 6, at their home, 108 So. 28th St., of leakage of the heart, after an illness of seven months. The funeral was held from the residence Monday afternoon. The interment was at Forest Lawn ceme- tery. The Rev, W. T. Osborne offi- ciated. THE MONITOR Fee. See ee tne ee eer ee ee tree Alamo hall, the Owl Club held their big annual ball. The hall was taste- fully and beautifully decorated. More than one hundred guests thronged the floor. The Autumn Leaf Club of Lin- coln, and Mrs. Holmes of Kansas City were the out-of-town guests. The mu- sic was furnished by Desdune’s Or- chestra and it was really “some mu- sic.” - X Mr. W. D. Sandiford left Friday morning for a short visit to Excel- sior Springs. The Elite Whist club met at the home of Mrs. J. S. Smith, 2924 Blon- do St., Wednesday, May 10. Mes- dames J. S. Smith, Jasper Brown were the hostesses. Luncheon was served at 1:50. Mrs. Gregory scored the highest number of points, winning the first prize. Mr. Charles Bird and John Broom- field motored from Omaha yester- day morning to Excelsior Springs by the way of Kansas City, in Mr. Broomfield’s new White. They were piloted down by Harry Buford. They vill spend about two weeks at the Springs. Margaret Ruth, the nine-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Grant Pegg, who has been very ill with pneumonia, is very much better. Mr. Bob Robinson returned Thurs- day of last week from a short busi- ness trip to Kansas City. “Mother’s Day” was observed with impressive services at the N. W. C. A. home Sunday afternoon. Rev. Griffin Logan made the principal ad- dress. Each member lionized her mother by bringing a potted plant which will be used to beautify the grounds of the home. The N. W. C. A. is one of the local charitable or- ganizations endorsed by the Welfare Board. The art needlecraft class was started at the home on May 13. For any information concerning it call Mrs. T. S. Riggs, W. 4523. Through the efforts of Mrs. J. H. Smith, the home has received a highly appre- ciated gift—a handsome buffet—giv- en by Mrs. Wm. Vincent, who recently moved to Chicago to reside. Cecelia W. Jelwell, Corresponding Secretary. Mrs. F. P. Greenlee of New Haven, Mo., is a guest at the home of her brother, James G. Jewell. Mr. Ben Slaughter left Tuesday for a two-weeks’ visit to Topeka, Kans., where he will visit his parents. He will also visit Muskogee, Okalhoma. Mrs. Hattie M. Davis has opened a manacuring parlor in the shop of Mr. P. H. Jenkins, Mr. Geo. McKoin of St. Louis, Im- perial Potentate of the A. E. A., Or- der, Nobles of the Mystic Shrine of North and South America, will be en- “Above the Clouds,”melodrama in two acts, was presented Thursday night of last week before a large au- dience at the Zion Baptist Chuch. The play was thoroughly enjoyed by every one. The audience remained attentive and interested through the entire performance. Mr. Andrew Reed as Philip Thorne and Miss Hazel Per- ry as Grace Ingalls were exceptionaly fine. Both displayed an artistic skill seldom seen in amateurs. As Titus Turtle, a humorous role, Mr.’ Cecil Alexander kept the audience in con- stant laughter. He got the most out of every funny line and he succeeded n “getting over” each humorous situ- ation. Mr. Vernon Roulette was very convincing in the part of the unsophis- tieated country youth. Miss Rozella Haynes as Susie Gaybird, Tom Rou- lette as “Chips” and Edward Miller as Nat Nayles an “impromtu poet” brought out each humorous climax. Miss Beulah Britton handied the role of Lucieta Genish “a romatic maid”. Mrs. Alice Jones as Hester Thorne, Mr. W. S. Brown as Amos Gay- lord and Mr. Fred Clark as Alfred Thorpe were most realistic in their potrayal. The two solos“Mother” and Mother’s Rosary” sung by Miss Ethel Terry were very well received. “The Perfect Day” a solo by, Hazel Perry, was sung with good effect. GOOD GROCERIES ALWAYS C. P. WESIN GROCERY CO. Also Fresh Fruits and Vegetables. 2005 Cuming St. Telephone Douglas 1098 Grow with growing Omaha. Own your own home in The Edge- wood Park Addition, situated just north of Carter Lake. This is no doubt the opportunity you have long been looking for. These lots are high and sightly, overlooking the lake, within walking distance of the carline. They are constantly growing in value. Lots in the vicin- ity are now selling at over $500. The rich sandy loam is especially adapted to home gardening and poultry raising. The prices range from $53 to $158. The terms are as low as $1 down and $1 a week, with no taxes for two years. You cannot afford, to overlook this opportunity. Our Business We rent houses and furnished rooms, investments, exchanges, business chances, farm and city property. 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THE HOUSE FLY For years the house fly was regarded simply as a petty thief, helping itself freely to our table delicacies. But we have learned that what the fly leaves in our dishes is of infinitely more consequence than the little it takes away! Feeding where there are cases of typhoid and other enteric diseases, it brings into our homes on its hairy feet and in its amazingly constructed stomach, the germs of these deadly disorders. Wherever it walks, it leaves a trail of them, depositing them everywhere in the numerous "f y-specks." Beyond a doubt this active little household Mercury, winging its way from the sick room to the dining table, is responsible for the spread of many malignant diseases. At first thought the fly appears to be very fastidious in its personal cleanliness. In amazement we have watched its systematized washings, rubbings and brushings! How can this apparently neat little insect leave such a trail of virulent poisons across our food? Let a house fly walk over a plate of cold meat which has been boiled and jellied. In a few days, springing from each tiny footprint, a growth of bacteria may be plainly seen. Try it—it will make you shudder—and think! The table may be spotless, the silver handsomely chased, the china of the latest design—the guests may be witty, wise and beautiful, but the house fly, with its germ-infested feet, makes it a banquet of death. By the medical world the house fly has been condemned as being the most active and harmful of all man's foes, carrying death to more human beings than have all the beasts of prey and poisonous reptiles put together. What a fearful charge! But wait! A member of the United States Public Health Service is authority for the statement that the "story of the danger of disease from the house fly has been only half told." Think of it—only half told! What must we do? As soon as settled warm weather comes, flies begin to breed. Garbage, damp, moldy cloth and paper, decaying vegetables, in fact, any fermenting animal or vegetable matter serves as a breeding place. If there are flies about, find their breeding place, and remove it. Drive all flies out of a sick-room, especially where there are cases of contagious diseases. Let not one escape. Cart way, bury or burn all decaying matter about your homes. Screen all foods, whether in the house or on sale at the stores. Cover tightly all garbage; scald cans often. Watch your sewage system closely. It must not leak. It should not be exposed to these active little pest carriers; screen every door and window. And after you have taken every precaution—still you will have flies! The problem is a vexatious one. It is much more than this, it is fraught with real danger. What are you going to do about it? A common sense fly paper, open to no criticism on the score of danger from poison, a harmless, always ready 6 What must we do? weapon in your war of extermination, is one of your most valuable allies. Defying fly traps, swifter than the nimblest pursuer armed with a "swatter," your household foe, so minute yet so mighty, cannot resist the lure of its appetite. Harmlessly buzzing, it swoops down hungrily upon the appetizing meal spread in its very sight—and it never gets up from the table! While you are complaining about them, flies are multiplying. Statistics showing what mischief they are already responsible for will not serve to rid you of them. Be enthusiastic in your active campaign against these enemies of the family's health and happiness! When there has been a real awakening to the perils of the germ-distributing dynamo called the house fly, it is doomed.—People's Home Journal. DREAMS By Rosamond L. McNaught. A humble woman stands at her tubs The whole of a summer day; With splashes and shakes, and wrings and rubs. And think you the duty an ugly thing? A stupid grind it seems; And the worker does not smile or sing; But—over the tubs she dreams and dreams. Above her sewing a woman bends, And cuts and bastes and fits; And over mistakes that she sometimes mends Perplexed brow she knits. Then at her machine, past the set of sun. She stitches the long, long seams; And though her task is a homely one, 'Tis illumed with the flame of a woman's dreams. With a "Rock-a-by-by" a woman swings Her babe in a rocking-chair; And she lays her hand, the while she sings Both maid and nurse, she is tired to death, But her face with glory beams! For, quickened by balm of the babe's soft breath, She strings in the dusk a chaplet of dreams. DISOBEDIENCE By Frances McKinnon Morton I am convinved as I grow older and see more of children and am better able to project myself into their world that it is very rare to meet with actual intentional disobedience in young children. Very young children fail of a full understanding of the requests made of them, and many poor little tender hands have been smacked when their owner was ignorant not only of his offense but more than that, still in ignorance of the meaning of the original request. The feeling that a parent has been cruel or unjust rouses anger, ill-will, and fear, in a child, and finally out of this mental disease there grows the desire to deceive—to withdraw the inner self from the misunderstanding --- THE MONITOR DREAMS parent. It is safe, in our dealings with very small children, to go on the general principle that none of them really wish to displease or to be disobedient. One very frequent cause of disobedience in little children is the bad habit so many of us have of giving commands in the negative rather than the positive form. A little child does not understand the meaning of the word "don't," and as it represents no concrete object it is not a word easily defined to a child's limited intelligence. One baby that I knew, when asked if she understood "don't" replied naively, "Yeth, it'th the smack word." Don't lose faith in men because one man whom you have placed upon pedestal has disappointed you. Your mistake was in putting any man on a pedestal. It is like putting children on dress parade before your company. They go to "acting up" just at the wrong time. When you put your friend on a pedestal you expect too much of him. You expect him to be superhuman and hold him to account when he does just about as other men would do under similar circumstances. It will be better if, instead of elevating any one man above the human ken you raise men generally to that common level where you can accept them generally as pretty good folks after all with their inconsistencies and their weakness. None of us has wings and few of us have horns. Politics is a game and whatever the religious professions of men may be, if they have a political machine, they play the game according to the old time rules. None of them play it according to the scriptures.—The Omaha Nebraskan. Miss Oleatha Alexander, the only Colored pupil in the graduating class of Franklin school, was awarded a certificate for her excellence in penmanship. "We're Here to Grow BEATON & 415-17 So.16th St. OMAHA'S HOMEFURNISH Oak Dini Set $ This suit is carefully built ished golden. The pedestal b can be extended to six feet. genuine Spanish leather seats, cut above. The Four Chairs for DINING ROOM This suit is carefully built entirely of oak and nicely finished golden. The pedestal base is non-dividing and the top can be extended to six feet. The full box seat chairs have genuine Spanish leather seats. Suit is similar to cut above. The Four Chairs and Table complete $18.85 for --- We're Here to Grow With Growing Omaha TON & LAIER 16th St. Phone D-335 A'S HOMEFURNISHING HEADQUARTER Oak Dining Room Set $18.85 It is carefully built entirely of oak and n. The pedestal base is non-dividing ended to six feet. The full box seat nish leather seats. Suit is similar to The Four Chairs and Table complete Oak Dining Room Set $18.85 SOLD ON EASY PAYMENT TERMS SOME DON'TS. 447 HEIGHT IS 64 OMAHA MAID MACARONI OMAHA MACARONI CO. OMAHA MACARONI CO. Have you tried it? Manufactured by OMAHA MACARONI CO. CULLEN BROKERAGE CO. Phone Doug. 3909 Local Sales Agents Free! A Beautiful Forty-two Piece DINNER SET Given with every Man's Suit Sold at $10.00 or More The Suits We Are Selling at $10 and $15 YOU WILL Find to be the Equal of those selling elsewhere at from $15 to $25. We have a complete stock of all-wool serges, plaids, worsteds. fancy stripes and fancy Scotches. NO "WAR PRICES HERE" THE PALACE CLOTHING CO. 14th and Douglas Sts. The Store that Saves You Money With Growing Omaha" LAIER CO. Phone D-335. HING HEADQUARTERS ng Room 18.85 entirely of oak and nicely fin- se is non-dividing and the top The full box seat chairs have Suit is similar to and Table complete $18.85 --- BY WILLIAM G. HAYNES. A TOOTHBRUSH. The controversy regarding the desirability of the tooth-brush, both sides of which have been represented in these columns, seems to have emphasized at least this one valuable point—that the tooth-brush, if used at all, must be clean. In the Dental Summary (Toledo, Ohio), Dr. Hugh W. McMillan, a Cincinnati dentist, gives some directions regarding the proper sterilization of this common utensil, which few users seem to think requires protection of any kind from the wandering germ. Dr. McMillan thinks that it is now generally conceded that an unsterile brush may be a greater hindrance than a benefit to the health of a mouth. The tooth-brush, he says, is tolerated because a satisfactory substitute or a suitable sterilizing agent for it has not been discovered. He goes on: "Almost everybody agrees that second to thorough mastication of coarse foods, a sterile brush properly used is the best agent that we can employ for stimulation of the gums and cleaning the teeth. The whole problem is to find a method of sterilizing which can be accomplished quickly and easily without destroying the brush by boiling or strong antiseptics, which will furnish the brush in a dry state preparatory to using, and which will not consume an appreciable length of time in consummating. "After considerable thought for a simple and efficient method of mouth-hygiene, the following plan seems to solve most difficulties. The patient is advised to keep an approved tooth-brush and a salt-cellar (preferably aluminum) as his mouth-hygiene equipment. After properly brushing his gums and teeth, sufficient salt is sprinkled in a glass of warm water to make a normal salt solution (approximately half a teaspoonful of salt). This is used as a mouth-wash. The brush is then held under the running water and cleansed as thoroughly as possible. Salt is then sprinkled upon the brush. The salt is dissolved on the wet brush and penetrates thoroughly to the center of the tufts of the bristles. The brush is then hung in the usual place. When it is again needed, the water will have been evaporated, leaving a deposit of salt rycstals in and around every bristle. Can you imagine germs living in such environment? Use the brush as it appears, covered with salt, or, if too salty, knock off the excess salt and apply your favorite powder. "This procedure thoroughly sterilizes and toughens the bristles, can be done without loss of time, and provides on the brush an efficient antiseptic for promoting mouth-hygiene." Literary Digest. WHO IS OUR NEIGHBOR? Devotion to "my family," "my friends," "my city," and "my country" still dominates us, but no longer exclusively so. Thanks to our ubiquitously inquisitive press, we are given the opportunity to sympathize with people across the continent or around the world, to understand them. When we learn to talk over a wire, we learn to see beyond the horizon of our vision. Thus it was that a man in Massachusetts reached out and saved the life of a small boy in the Bahamas whom he did not know and had never seen. The story is told by the Brooklyn Times: Down in Nassau, in the Bahams, a Negro lad of ten years swallowed, or started to swallow, a seed of the native sapodilla, and it caught. The seed is nearly an inch long, with a barb on each end, and the barbs held it fast in the boy's bronchial tubes. The local surgeons were unable to aid him, no steamers were plying between a nearer port than New York, and the victim's parents were too poor, anyway, to employ skilled aid. An Episcopal clergyman of Boston, whose name is Charles N. Field, heard of the case and went to the rescue. He arranged to have the boy sent here on a liner that stopped in the Bahamas; he cut the red tape at the Customs House, Ellis Island, and Quarantine, and he got that boy to St. Luke's Hospital just twenty-four hours before death was due, according to the specialists who now have him in charge. They say the obstruction will be removed and the boy will live. Ten years ago, who would have thought the life of an illiterate Negro in an alien country worth saving at such a cost? What physician would even have estimated the possibility of an operation outside the charity hospital in the community in which he resided? The fact that modern surgery is advanced far enough to accomplish such remarkable work, and the more important fact that men of the type of Charles N. Field are here to stretch the limit to save a human from unnecessary death, is the best proof available that the world can be made worth while for all, if individual responsibility for its condition is shouldered by all.—Literary Digest. The South Side A. M. E. Church held their third quarterly meeting Sunday, May 14. Although the presiding elder could not be present, it was the most successful quarterly meeting in the history of the church. Rev. Mr. Edwards, of Council Bluffs A. M. E. Church, preached a soul- inspiring sermon at 3 p. m. and presided over the Communion table. Rev. J. H. Nichols preached morning and evening. The quarterly conference was held Monday evening, May 15, with Rev. Mr. Edwards presidiig. A. good report was sead from each auxiliary of the church. The financial report from each and all departments excelled any quarterly we have recorded of the church. Gate City Lodge No. 6674 G. U. O. of O. F. paid to G. W. Wade Obee Undertaking Co. the amount of $80 for the funeral expenses of the late A. W. Parker, who died March 12, 1916, this being the full amount due for burial from District Grand Lodge No. 8 of Misouri. The Allen Chapel A. M. E. Church, will hold a grand rally Sunday, June 18. We must raise $500.00 on this date. Join one of the clubs, or write your name on one of the books presented to you by one of the officers of the church. God loves a cheerful giver and will double your gift. Rev. J. H. Nichols, the pastor, is struggling to do a great and much needed work on the South Side. He is a God-fearing man and deserves our hearty co-operation. SOUTH SIDE CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING RATES—1½ cents a word for single insertions, 1 cent a word for two or more insertions. No advertisement for less than 15c. Cash should accompany advertisement. FURNISHED ROOMS FOR RENT. Nice furnished rooms. 2715 Douglas street. Harney 2155. Clean, modern furnished rooms on Dodge and Twenty-fourth street car lines. Mrs. Annie Banks,, Douglas 4379. Comfortable furnished rooms, 2409 Blondo street. Mrs. W. B. Smith. Webster 6376. Mrs. L. M. Bentley-Webster, first class modern furnished rooms, 1702 N. 26th St. Phone Webster 4769. Modern furnished rooms, 1819 Izard street. Tyler 2519. HOUSES—FOR RENT House for Sale or Rent—For terms see John G. Pegg, Walnut 1306. Nine room modern house, with or without garage. Walking distance. Reasonable rent to right party. Call Harney 6808. For Rent—7 room house and bath room. 3510 N. 33rd St., phone Harney 4002. Rent $12.00. WANTED—Girls or women for sorting paper. Call at Omaha Paper Stock company, Eighteenth and Marcy streets. WANTED—Position by first class practical nurse. Good in all confinement cases. Call Harney 4682. Mrs. Mamie Jasper, 2813 Cuming street. Springtime is here—Call Webster 5036. Let George remove your ashes and rubbish. Respectable young widow woman wants position as housekeeper. Will exchange references. Mrs. Esters. Call Harney 6385. FOR SALE—MISCELLANEOUS. For Sale—Five fresh milch cows. Call at 4308 Patrick avenue Sunday morning at 8:30. John G. Pegg. One lot to trade for a diamond. Tel-Douglas 4287. A. P. Scruggs. Get your bedding plants, bulbs, vines, hanging baskets at Swanson—the Florist, 1410 North 18th St., Webster 482. Decoration day is near at hand. Remember your loved ones by getting a pure white, reinforcedc, cement grave marker with name and date. $2.50; crosses, $3.00. Wil llast a life time. Delivered in three days. Mail orders taken. Redman Cement Grave Marker Co., 1502 Spencer St. Tel. Web. 2505. Andrew T. Reed. Agt.—Adv. PATTON HOTEL AND CAFE N. A. Patton, Proprietor 1014-1016-1018 South 11th St. Telephone Douglas 4445 62 MODERN AND NEATLY FURNISHED ROOMS MANICURING (The Right Kind) MRS. HATTIE M. DAVIS 1313 Douglas St Red 3357 Will Answer Out-of-the-Shop Calls for Women Customers. WANTED. Whatever your habit may have been in the past You Cannot Afford Now to Trade in Other Than A Reliable Store We Guarantee Everything We Sell Thomas Kilpatrick & Co. IT IS ABSOLUTELY PURE AND MOST DELICIOUS Metz BEER THE OLD RELIABLE" PHONE DOUGLAS 222 WMJ. SWOBODA RETAIL DEALER BUY YOUR HAY AND FEED Coal and Kindling From I. ABRAHAMSON 1316 North 24th Street Webster 46 Prompt Delivery LUMIERE STUDIO Modern Photography 1515-17 Farnam St. Phone Doug. 3004 ASK YOUR GROCER FOR Tip Top Bread Best Bread Made RUG CLEANING 2221 North 20th St. Telephone Webster 1659 N. A. Christianson & Son Auto Delivery Phone Douglas 1652 W. J. CATTIN CO. PLUMBING AND STEAM FITTING 910 No. 24th St. Omaha, Neb. BELMONT LAUNDRY QUALITY AND SERVICE. Call Webster 6900 I. M. Gershater, Proprietor 2314 Charles Street. 8 News of the Lodges and Fraternities Rough Ashler Lodge No. 74, A. F. & A. M., Omaha Neb. Meetings, first and third Tuesdays in each month. J. H. Wakefield, W. M.; E. C. Underwood, Secretary. Excelsior Lodge, A. F. & A. M., Omaha, Neb. Meetings first and third Thursdays in each month. Zaha Temple No. 52, A. E. A. O. U. M. S., Omaha, Neb. Meetings the fourth Wednesday in each month. N. Hunter, Ill. Potentate; Walter L. Seals, Recorder. Shaffer Chapter No. 42, O. E. S., Omaha, Neb. Meetings first and third Friday in each month. Maggie Ransom, R. M. Elnora Obee, Secretary. Rescue Lodge No. 25, A. F. & A. M., Omaha, Neb. Meetings first and third Monday in each month. Lodge rooms, Twenty-fourth and Charles streets. William Burrell, W. M.; H. Warner, Secretary. Omaha Lodge No. 146, A. F. and A. M., Omaha, Neb. Meetings first and third Fridays of every month. Lodge room 1018 Douglas street. Will N. Johnson, W. M.; Wynn McCulloch, Secretary. Keystone Lodge No. 4, K. of P., Omaha, Neb. Meetings first and third Thursday of each month. C. H. Lewis, C. C.; J. H. Glover, K. of R. S. Western Star No. 1, K. of P.—Meetings second and fourth Thursdays in each month. J. N. Thomas, C. C.; E. R Ro.binson, K. of R. and S. Omaha Lodge No. 2226, Grand United Order of Odd Fellows. Meeting nights, the first and third Thursdays of each month. Lodge rooms, $ 2 5 2 2 ^{1 / 2}}$ Lake street. G. H. Brown, N. G.; J. C. Belcher, P. S. Friendship Temple, No. 347, meets the first and third Friday afternoons at 2:30 each month at Twenty-fourth and Charles streets, in U. B. F. Hall, Mrs. Ella Johnson, Princess; Mrs. M. A. Walker, Secretary. Iroquois Lodge No. 92, I. B. P. O. E. of the World meets the first and third Wednesdays of each month, 24th and Charles streets. General Scott, Exalted Ruler Jas. W. Scott, Secretary. VOTES REPORTED BY CONTESTANTS IN THE FREE TRIP CONTEST Help Your Favorite. Francis Shaw .....460 Madeline Roberts .....330 Oletha Russell .....150 Blanche Lawson .....146 Hazel Hall .....127 Ruth Jeltz .....66 Pearl Ray .....65 Olga Henderson .....31 Ozelia Dunning .....27 Anthone Edwards .....No report Henry W. Black represented St. Philip's Church as a lay delegate at the Diocesan Council of the Episcopal church which was held at Trinity cathedral Wednesday and Thursday. Henry W. Black, who was called to St. Paul, Minn., by the death of his mother, returned hoe Tmuesday night. THE MONITOR "BE KIND TO ANIMALS WEEK" Is Being Observed Throughout the Country. The following item is therefore timely: A few days ago, while a boy was leading several horses along a slippery street, one of them, becoming frightened, jerked loose from his rope halter, and ran onto the pavement. He fell on the icy sidewalk, rose, and fell again, but struggled to his feet though his hip was injured. The young driver, leaving the other horses alone, went to help him back, but the nervous animal refused to walk, fearing another fall. A Colored woman, from her doorway, called to the boy to wait a minute. Soon she brought a box of ashes which she spread around the horse's feet. Getting another box, and telling the young man to lead the horse, she walked ahead, sprinkling the ashes in front of him. Finding firm footholds, the horse walked back to the waiting group. One who witnessed this incident praised the woman for her kind and sensible act. She replied that her heart ached for the poor horses, ill-treated by ignorant and often cruel drivers, and that she did all that she knew how to relieve their suffering or to prevent it. When questioned she answered that she would be glad to give humane literature where it was badly needed, and expressed a wish to join the S. P. C. A. When taught how, this kind woman will form Bands of Mercy among those whom it is difficult for others to reach. The humane cause needs many such ardent, sensible workers. ANNIE E. HENKELS, Philadelphia, March 7, 1916. CONTRIBUTIONS FROM OUR READERS. To encourage young writers, we shall be pelased to publish short contributions each week under this column. Of course, the right is reserved to select only those that are the most creditable. IN MEMORY OF MARIE LAWRIE For many years I've had a friend, A friend so dear to me, That when I think of her today It makes me sad as sad can be. For years she was my schoolmate, As up life's path we trod, For years she was my playmate, And now, she's 'neath the sod. She was a girl beloved by all, As happy as a lark was she, And every home she entered, She was welcome as could be. Every day to her was pleasant, And she always wore a smile, Life to her and those about her Always seemed to be worth while. Now, having left us for a while, Though linger long we may, We're bound to meet her once again Upon the Judgment Day. Rest thou peacefully friend Marie, Until we meet above, And sing again as oft before, The triumph song of love. —Madeline Roberts. Ask your neighbor if he is a subscriber to The Monitor? If he isn't, he ought to be. How One Woman Helped. Editor Our Dumb Animals: The Busin Business Enterprises Conducted Grow by Yo Business Enterprises Conducted by Colored People-Help Them to Grow by Your Patronage. TERRELL'S DRUG STORE Graduate Pharmacist Prompt Delivery Excellent Service Web. 4443 24th and Grant Repairing and Storing Orders Promptly Filled Auction Every Saturday North Side Second-Hand Store R. B. RHODES Dealer in New and Second Hand Furniture and Stoves Household Goods Bought and Sold Rentals and Real Estate 2522 Lake St. Omaha, Neb. Annie Banks Cecil B. Wilkes BANKS-WILKES Funeral Directors and Embalmers Lady Assistant Satisfaction Guaranteed Phones, Res, Doug. 4379, Office Doug. 3718 1914 Cuming Street Thompson & Settles Co. Manufacturers and Jobbers Boot Black and Porter's Supplies Wholesale and Retail 103 So. 14th St. Omaha, Neb. Phone Douglas 5671 Res. Phone Colfax 3831 Office Doug 7150 AMOS P. SCRUGGS Attorney-at-Law 220 South 13th Street (Over Pope's Drug Store) Omaha, Neb. Have your shoes shined right at The Daisy Boot Black Parlor 309 So. 15th Street (Opposite Beaton Drug Co.) Open Wednesday, August 11th Automobile and Horse Drawn Hearses Open Day and Night JONES & CHILES Funeral Home Lady attendant Calls answered promptly anywhere Phone Web. 204 2314 No. 24th Street Fred Krug Brewing Co. Luxus REG STD. U.S. PAT. OFF THE BEER YOU LIKE NO BETTER BEER MADE NO BEER BETTER MADE Luxus MERCANTILE COMPANY DISTRIBUTORS PHONE DOUGLAS 1889 SAVE COUPONS AND GET PREMIUMS Send for Free Catalog In last week's issue we published by mistake that Mrs. J. R. Lemme instead of Mr. J. R. Lemme was appointed manager of the Fontenelle Investment Co. The Business World DR. A. G. EDWARDS Physician and Surgeon Residence and Office, 2411 Erskine St. Phone Web. 71 The People's Drug Store 109 South 14th Street Drugs, Cigars and Soda Toilet and Rubber Goods Special Attention to Prescriptions We appreciate your patronage Phone Douglas 1446 L. O. GREGORY ICE CO. IS AT YOUR SERVICE Phone Webster 6421 L. L. MORROW General Repairing, Paper Hanging and Painting. Office Hours—9 a. m. to 12; 1 p. m. to 5; 6 p. m. to 8. DR. CRAIG MORRIS DENTIST 2407 Lake St. Phone Web. 4024 Economy Tailoring Co. Suits Made to Order, $15 up Cleaning and Repairing Goods Called for and Delivered 114 So. 13th St. Omaha, Neb. MUSIC (THE RIGHT KIND) By Dan Desdunes Orchestra 2516 Burdette St. Web. 710 W. L. HERMAN Contracting,Plastering and General Repair Work Walnut 830 THE CITY HALL The Broomfield Hotel 116-118 South Ninth St. Strictly modern and up-to-date Prices moderate Phone Douglas 2378