The Monitor

THE MONITOR A Weekly Newspaper Devoted to the Interests of the Eight Thousand Colored Pe in Omaha and Vicinity, and to the Good of the Community The Rev. JOHN ALBERT WILLIAMS, Editor $1.50 a Year. 5c a Copy. Omaha, Nebraska, July 22, 1916 Vol. II. No. 4 (W) Major Charles Young Has Been Promoted This Distinguished Officer With Most Interesting Career. Made a Lieutenant Colonel. OHIOANS PROUD OF NATIVE SON His Rise Has Been Steady, the Result of Ability and Close Application to Duty. Wilberforce, O., July 22.—The appointment of Major Charles Young, U. S. A., as Lieutenant-Colonel, was made on July 1, together with a number of other U. S. army officers. This news will be received with great interest by his many friends in Ohio and throughout the country. On June 25, he received a message from General Pershing's headquarters, asking him to report at Dublan, Mexico, where he was examined by Brig. Gen. Pershing, Col. Berry and other high army officers. Following the examination he received his promotion of Lieutenant-Colonel. Major Young well merits the honors conferred upon him in the U. S. Army. He has proven his ability as a soldier of the first rank. He is a graduate of West Point and his mental average in the army stands high and few men of his years, in the army, have seen more practical service than he. Just recently he returned from Liberia, Africa, where he re-established the Liberian Constabulary, and the military police forces in that country are now considered among the best, due chiefly to the unceasing labor of Major Young. He has been given meritorious praise for his work in this connection, and as a consideration of his high military achievements, he was awarded the Spingairn medal, which is given annually to the Afro-American who most meritorious work. Major Young was among the first to go into Mexico. The statement that he is stationed in Brownsville, Texas, is without foundation, and should not be credited. He is simply "somewhere in Mexico" and has command of the second squadron of the Tenth Cavalry. The Major is simply one among many of the race who have demonstrated to the world that America should be proud of our loyal people. Major and Mrs. Young and his mother live here. ORGANIZE CADET REGIMENT (Special to The Monitor.) Kansas City, Mo., July 22.—Major M. Clark Smith of this city, is organizing a high school cadet regiment and band at the Lincoln High School. It is the plan to have the Band organized and well under way by the opening of School in September. Also to have a number of officers—captains, lieutenants, sergeants and corporals—ready to take hold of the Cadet organization. The Winners in the Free Trip C By Which More Than $700.00 Was Raise Debt on the Negro Women's Ch Association Home. The Winners in the Free Trip Contest By Which More Than $700.00 Was Raised to Pay the Debt on the Negro Women's Christian Association Home. MISS MADELINE ROBERTS Who Received 2164 Votes and Won the Second Prize, $20.00 in Gold. Preparing Chorus for Business League (Kansas City, Mo., July 22.—Maj. N. Clark Smith, who has just been placed in charge of music in the Colored schools of Kansas City, has organized a chorus of 150 Colored men to sing August 17, 18 and 19 for the convention of the National Business Men's League. The chorus with Major Smith's Colored orchestra, rehearsed at the Lincoln High School. They will play every Sunday until the date of the convention, with the intention afterward of holding community concerts and possibly singing in the parks: MEDALIST IN CONCERT TOUR Los Angeles, Cal., July 21.—Mrs. Florence Cole Talbert of this city, who won the diamond medal for vocal proficiency at the Chiacgo Musical College last month, is on a tour with Hahn's Jubilee Singers, filling Chautauqua dates. Her husband, Wendell Talbert, accompanies her. TO SUBSCRIBERS Please look at the number on the yellow label on your paper. If the number there is the same as the "Whole No." on the front page it shows that your subscription is due. If the label is blue pencilled, it also shows that your subscription is now due. rs in the Trip Contest 0.00 Was Raised to Pay the Women's Christian on Home. MISS FRANCES SHAW Who Received 4459 Votes and Won First Prize, a Trip to Chicago. A Kansas University Graduate at Eighteen Parents of Louise Craig, Negro Girl, Also Hold Degrees. Lawrence, Kas., July 22.—Louise H. Craig, a Negro girl, 18 years old, will receive her A B degree at the close of the summer session at the University next week. Miss Ctaig was graduated from high school at the age of 15 and entered the university the following September, doing the four years' work in three. Miss Craig's father, A. U. Craig, was graduated from the school of engineering in 1895 and her mother was graduated from the college the same year. COLORED FILM AT THE ALHAMBRA THEATRE Wednesday evening, after the show at the Alhambra Theatre, 24th and Parker streets, the "Realization of a Negro's Ambition," a two reel drama owned, acted and produced by Negroes, was run off for the benefit of the management. The leading role of James Burton was played by Noble N. Johnson, Universal City's favorite Negro actor, and, by the way, author of the play. The film tells in a convincing way the story of the success of an ambitious Negro handicapped by prejudice. It is a film well worth seeing. Monday night it will be shown at the Alhambra and Wednesday night at the Alamo. --- Vol. II. No. 4 (W No. 56) Something About Liberia, Africa Many Statements About the Dark Continent Inclined to be Misleading. EX-SECRETARY OF LEGATION Guy B. Robbins Begins a Series of Interesting Articles on Liberia and Her People. From the various reports we get on Africa in this country we are inclined to form our own opinions of the people and conditions on that continent, never stippping to take into consideration climatic and social conditions and their effect upon the people of any country, especially a new one as compared with our western development. We therefore carry our expectations of a country as old as Liberia to extremes. We either look for development along such lines as we find in our Western cities of the same age or else we expect to meet cannibals, lions, elephants, and other beasts of prey at the landing places; and to find all the people living in mud and thatch huts. While some of this is true, it is quite misleading. First Acquaintance with Africa. The first sign of African civilization I met, was upon the steamer southward bound from Europe. Here I found the native African working on the decks and in the engine and boiler rooms of the steamer. And naturally he was interesting to me. You will find him affable and ready to talk. He will talk to you in pigeon English, telling you what he does, where he lives, what he eats, and what he earns. He earns about nine dollars and sixty cents a month, plus his board, which consists chiefly of palm oil, rice and fish. How would you like this diet? He may live at any one of the coast towns, and is very willing to tell you about the people of his country. Natives Dive for Coins. Further on the steamer stopped at an African port. Here I got to see some real life among the natives. They came alongside of the vessel with scant or no clothing. Most of them were innocent of any covering, but their "birthday suits." They asked the passengers to throw coins into the ocean so they could dive for them and get them. They were some divers too. If they ever failed to get the coin the passengers never knew it. They also came aboard and in their native dialect were chattering continually at one another. Some who were going with the vessel came on board with their babies, tin trunks, chickens, baskets, bundles containing rice, palm oil and other provender to provision them during their journey. They also had a whole lot to yell to the people they left down in the small boats and when (Continued on Page 3) General Race News 2 ANTI-LYNCHING FUND OF $10,000 WANTED A campaign to raise an anti-lynching fund of $10,000 has been inaugurated by the N. A. A. C. P., with headquarters at 70 Fifth avenue, New York City. This campaign is projected, following upon the distribution of 50,000 copies of the story of the horrible lynching recently enacted at Waco, Texas, when Jesse Washington, a Negro boy, 17 years old, sentenced by the court to be hung, was taken from the court room while the court was still in session, mutilated in the most horrible manner, strung up to a tree with a trace chain around his neck, and the body burned to a crisp. The subscription has been headed with contributions of $1,000 each from Judge Moorfield Storey, former president of the American Bar Association, now national president of the N. A. A. C. P., and Philip G. Peabody, of Boston, these contributions being made on condition that the remaining $8,000 be raised by August 1. Contributions should be sent to Oswald Garrison Villard, treasurer, 70 Fifth avenue, New York City, and all classes of the citizenry are requested to aid in the raising of this fund. "HOBSON CITY" IS COLORED TOWN Birmingham, Ala.—After several years' struggle against heavy odds including local unsympathetic sentiment and gloomy predictions of failure by white persons of neighboring towns, Hobson City, the only municipality in the United States, with one exception, which is wholly populated and conducted by Colored persons, has won its battle by demonstrating that it is a pronounced success. When the plan to found an exclusively Colored town in the south was proposed, scarcely any white residents in the Anniston district, where it is located, dreamed it would work out. But the Colored folk were not discouraged and went ahead. Now Hobson City is firmly established as a progressive town and governs itself successfully both in a financial way and in law enforcement and observance. The town has four churches with a combined membership of 700, a good public school with 250 pupils, a dozen progressive stores, waterworks, electric lights, police and sanitary department, a well-built jail and a governing board, elected every two years. It is the only town in the state that is out of debt and has money in the treasury. More than half the citizens own their own homes. BOY WINS BRONZE MEDAL New York, July 22.—The only Colored boy in his class, Henry Parker, Jr., son of H. C. Parker, of the real estate firm of Nail & Parker, was awarded the prize for excellent craftmanship at public school 179, West 102d street. Young Parker submitted a Morris chair, which was unanimously agreed upon by the judges as the best example of workmanship presented for consideration. He graduated this term from class 8B, at the age of 14 years. The prize awarded is a handsome bronze medal, and the chair is being exhibited by the school authorities. THE MONITOR Race News LYNCHING RECORD FOR SIX MONTHS OF 1916 Tuskegee Institute, Ala., July 15. According to the record kept by the Division of Reocrds and Research of the Tuskegee Institute there have been during the first six months of the year 25 lynchings. This is 9 less than the number, 34, for the same period last year. Of those lynched 23 were Negroes and 2 were whites. In the first six months of 1915 there were 24 Negroes and 10 whites lynched. Five, or one-fifth of those put to death were charged with rape. Other causes of lynching were slapping a boy, brushing against a girl on the street, insult, charged with attempting to assist son accused of murder to escape, robbing store, killing officers of the law, and murder. Eight, or almost one-third of the total lynchings occurred in the State of Georgia. FARM EMPLOYE FINDS BURIED FORTUNE OF GOLD Elberton, Ga., July 22.—A. H. Womack, who, with his family, recently moved back to Elberton from Tehena, Tex., tells this: A few days ago, a Negro farm hand of Mr. Young's while at work in the field stepped into a hole and discovered a pot of gold containing $35,900. The Negro kept the gold and has given up his job and is happy on the way to where he is going, but just where that is neither the Negro nor his employer seems to know. MAJOR LYNCH SPEAKS Greenville, Miss., July 22.—Hon. John R. Lynch, an old Mississippian, was given a smoker from 9:30 to 12:30 Saturday night. After several short speeches by several leading race men Major Lynch was introduced by Judge N. S. Taylor. The major made a short talk on the needs of the race man qualifying himself by paying his poll tax, and requesting that he be in shape to be called by the white man to help share his own destiny. BERT WILLIAMS TO BE SEEN IN THE "MOVIES" New York, N. Y., July 22.—In addition to his duties with Ziegfield's Follies now playing at the New Amsterdam theatre, New York. Bert Williams has signed a contract with the Biograph Co. to appear in a series of two-reel comedies. These new photo-play attractions will be sent out on the General Film program. BISHOP WALTERS RECOVERING New York, July 22.—Bishop Alexander Walters, senior prelate of the A. M. E. Zion Church, is recovering from illness due to overwork. He has received messages from all parts of the country wishing him an early recovery. Two very helpful talks were given Thursday of last week by Mrs. Hall, president of the Home Missionary Society of the First Methodist Church, and Mrs. J. H. Picard, president of the Nebraska Conference before the Home Missionary Society of Grove M. E. Church, of which Mrs. R. D. Allen is president. --- REPORT OF THE FREE TRIP CONTEST COMMITTEE Of the N. W. C. A. Expenses to Date. Advertising in The Monitor...$ 27.24 Hall Rent ..... 14.50 First Prize ..... 29.10 Second Prize ..... 20.00 Three Minor Prizes ..... 3.00 Incidental Expenses ..... 24.20 Total ..... $118.54 Total Amount Taken In ..... $851.65 Total Amount Paid Out ..... 118.54 Balance ..... $733.11 "The Realization of a Negro's Ambition," a two reel drama, owned produced and acted by Colored people, will be shown at the Alamo Hall Wednesday evening, July 26. JONES & CHILES UNDER TAKERS 23141 OMAHA PRINTING COMPANY THE OFFICE SUPPLY HOUSE they got to yelling all at once the noise and confusion was both amusing and annoying to me experiencing it for the first time. It was much like going to a circus to see the angry ship officers trying to make headway and restore order in such chaos. How They Eat. The steamer finally moved off and the natives, who traveled as deck passengers, congregated fore and aft in groups, spread their dirty quilts and luggage around and then settled down for something to eat which is the biggest thing in the natives' lives. Several gathered around a large vessel filled with cooked rice with a little broken fish scattered over the top. They emptied a bottle of reddish brown palm oil over the food, formed their hands into a scoop and all dipped in and ate out of the same vessel. They did not invite me to share their hospitality. Mighty glad they didn't. After eating they smoke and talk or sleep. Both men and women smoke tobacco in clay pipes which cost about two cents each. The tobacco is in the leaf form which they roll up and put into the bowl of their pipes. Arrive at Monrovia. Having traveled for twenty-three days, I arrived at Monrovia about seven o'clock on a dark night. It is rather risky to go ashore there at night on account of the surf which is very rough at times and the sand bars that form at the mouth of the sluggish river. I went ashore with Major and Mrs. Chas. Young, the modest gentleman and efficient army officer now doing gallant service in Mexico; and several people who came to meet us. We got caught in a swell which drenched us and left a great deal of water in the boat. But other than this we got ashore safely, and I must admit that to me it was a rather strange sensation to realize that I was now standing for the first time on African soil. A TRIBUTE TO THE LATE MRS. MOORE Mrs. Hattie Moore, who passed away Thursday, July 13th, will be sadly missed by her many friends. She believed in living the Golden Rule, and was loved by all who knew her beautiful disposition. She leaves a husband, parents, brothers and sisters and her word of consolation to them was "I have made all things right between God and me and it is well with my soul." "She is not dead, she could not die, But sweetly fell asleep; She is not dead, for in our hearts Her memory we shall keep. Loved ones, do not weep, See, she waiting stands, WANTED, SEVENTY-FIVE MEN The Rev. A. Wagner, of the Interdenominational Church, desires to announce that a large firm is anxious to employ seventy-five reliable Colored men who will appreciate and take care of a steady job. Men of families, permanent residents of Omaha, will be given preference. For particulars apply to the Rev. A. Wagner, 116 North Tenth street, or 822 North Twenty-third street. Phone Douglas 5561. Mrs. Thomas Bird left for Denver last week to accompany Mr. Matthew Kipp, who is suffering from ill health. THE MONITOR Mrs. Louise Holmes, of Minneapolis, Minn., is visiting her mother, Mrs. Sara Gray, of 4222 South 24th street. The Volley Ball team of the Allen Chapel Sunday School have their ball and net and are playing each evening on their court, 2306 Madison street. The special service of the A. M. E. Church, South Side, is now in progress. The meeting is being held in a large tent on the church lawn. We solicit the aid of all of God's army on both sides. Rev. Mr. Reeves is with us and we expect great things from this meeting. The play, "The Finger of Scorn," given by the Tabernacle at A. O. U. W. Temple, Monday night, was in every way a decided success. The rendition of each character was excellent and those that took part may feel that their audience was well entertained. On page two is the cut of the undertaking parlors of Jones and Chiles. Mrs. Josephine Mitchell, of 6617 South 27th street, is quite sick at her home. We hope for Mother Mitchell a speedy recovery. The Busy Bee and Golden Rule class of Allen Chapel Sunday School gave a private picnic July 16 at Miller Park. The young people report having a nice time. By an oversight the names of persons wishing to thank the public for their kindness during the sickness and death of Mr. Jake Broomfield were omitted, Mrs. Sallie Broomfield, Miss Coresia Broomfield, Master Leroy Broomfield and Mrs. Wade Scruggs. "Where Shall I Spend Eternity" will be the text of Rev. T. A. Taggart's sermon next Sunday at the Bethel Baptist Church. Mrs. Hilton is able to be out again. The Monitor is the only legal Colored paper in Nebraska. Subscribe now, $1.50 a year. Webster 4243, 1119 North 21st street. Mrs. Johnson, who has been ill, is now very much better. The loss of men in the trenches in Europe is a mere bagatelle as compared with a recent wholesale slaughter which has recently taken place in this peaceful, and peace-loving city. It has been announced from sources that ought to be re-LIE-able that recently 3,000,000 mosquitoes have been ruthlessly slaughtered at the residence of Mrs. H. R. Roberts, 2610 North Twenty-eighth avenue. It is upon this sanguinary field that St. Philip's Annual Garden Party will be held, with its usual attractions next Thursday night. Sorry to deprive you of the musical hum of the 3,000,000 slaughtered mosquitoes, but assurances are given that other attrcions will make up for this loss. Be sure to meet your friends at the Garden Party next Thursday night. The children are invited to come in the afternoon.—Adv. A committee from the Social Hour Club consisting of Mrs. L. S. Smith, Mrs. Silas Johnson and Mrs. D. A. James, visited the N. W. C. A. last Wednesday and presented the home with two dozen hand-embroidered towels for which the Association wishes to thank them. The First Regimental Band will leave July 25 for a three days' engagement at Clarinda, Iowa, where the Grand Lodge of Pythians convenes. THREE MILLION N. W. C. A. NOTES Reliable South Side Merchants H. ROTHKOP'S CUT PRICE STORE 4720 South 24th Street Three Doors North of Postoffice. THE BEST IS NOT TOO GOOD FOR YOU You'll find it at FLYNN'S Priced Right in Your Favor MELCHOR--Druggist The Old Reliable Tel. South 807 4826 So. 24th St. Assist Us In Preventing Accidents We appeal to passengers to exercise care in getting on and off street cars and when crossing streets on which cars are operated. Carelessness in this respect often results in serious accidents. Omaha & Council Bluffs Street Railway Company BARBERING---THAT'S MY BUSINESS Up-To-Date Methods, Courteous Attention, Clean, Sanitary Surroundings. Five Barbers Who Know Their Business. This Is What My Shop Offers You. GUARANTEE FURNITURE REPAIR CO. Upholstering, Cabinet Work, Refinishing Prompt Service Tel. So. 4087 4318 So. 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. 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. 4 "IDLENESS AMONG NEGROES" This is the caption of a thoughtful article which appears in "the Social Service Department" of The Living Church in its issue of July 15. This department is under the efficient editorship of Clinton Rogers Woodruff, of Philadelphia, a recognized expert in Social Service, and as such, necessarily, an intelligent and sympathetic observer of social conditions affecting all classes. "Social Service" may be defined as the science of applied Christianity. It aims at the improvement of social conditions and seeks to give every man, woman and child, the environment in which, and the opportunity by which he can reach the highest and fullest development and become a useful member of society. It rightly emphasizes the fact that one of the chief purposes of religion is to improve man's condition in this present life. The outcome of this conviction has been the organization of Social Service Commissions by the various religious bodies of the country to study social problems with the honest intention of finding and applying the remedy for social ills and evils. Commendable progress has been made. The Social Service Commission of the diocese of Pennsylvania has been considering the subject of Idleness among Negroes, with a view to arriving at some means by which idleness and its attendant evils might be relieved through co-operate religious action. The Commission called to its aid trained workers of both races. The committee appointed gave serious attention to the work assigned it. The article in question significantly states that: "This committee learned much by these conferences, but felt incapable of devising any single line of action towards the relief of the idleness, because, it became evident, the roots of the question extend deep into the ground under the personal, political, economical, industrial, social and religious activities of the white and black races as they now exist in America." In other words, these impartial trained investigators, anxious to get at the truth, learned that the problem of bread-winning upon the part of Colored Americans has become seriously complicated by racial prejudice. That is precisely what the excerpt just quoted means. This is proven by these words which immediately follow: "Whites do not wish to be near blacks; the Negro is exploited politically in every state; industries are closed to the blacks by the rules of the labor organizations, which prevent the black from working and force him THE MONITOR MONITOR called to the civic, social and religious Omaha and vicinity, with the desire general good and upbuilding of the every Saturday. In 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. to degenerate, even though once he may have acquired a trade or become skilled in an occupation." This indictment is undoubtedly true and gains in significance when it is understood that this is the finding of impartial white investigators; and is not the pessimistic wail of impatient, querulous, over-sensitive and fault-finding Negroes. And, moreover, these investigators find that economic and industrial discriminations are having their baneful influence, as a matter of course, upon the religious life of the race, for it is noted that "While the Negro may be considered to be essentially religious, the adversities under which he lives are so great and so pernicious that his religion cannot fortify him against inevitably sinking into viciousness and, too frequently, criminality." The fairmindedness of the report appears from the fact that the committee desires it to be understood that they have been considering the idle Negro. It has found that "The industrious Negro asks for a fair chance to make good. He asks to be employed and not turned away because he is black. He asks for equal consideration with the white laborer when his equipment and capacity equal the white man's." Whenever this chance is given the race makes good as the records will show. Another significant statement which this article contains is this: "Certain of us, if not all, hold that proper housing in shelters which are more than walled pens scarcely fit for animals, would go far towards maintaining the stimulus to persistent labor." These investigators state with truth: "That the relief of these conditions lies within the power of the Christian Church and should be solved by the whites and blacks working together." Much can be done by the pulpit and broadminded citizens "urging that employment be given to the Negro, not only in domestic service, but in such arts and crafts as those in which it is now known that he has become skilled." It is gratifying to learn that such investigations as the one here noted are occupying the attention of thoughtful men and women throughout the country. A candid statement of facts by impartial investigators will have far-reaching influence in improving conditions. THE RECORD STRAIGHT The Monitor is constantly doing favors for its readers and patrons for which it cannot be and does not expect to be remunerated in dollars and cents. We are here to serve the community as well as we know how. JUST TO KEEP As an illustration of what The Monitor does we wish to call attention to the splendid success of The Free Trip Contest for the benefit of the N. W. C. A. home. Had it not been for the fact that the energetic chairman of that committee, with whom the idea of the contest originated, Mrs. Martha Taylor Smith, and her efficient committee who so lcyally served with her, had a paper like The Monitor to give publicity to the contest, it goes without saying that it would have been impossible to have achieved such signal success. Keeping the standing of the contestants before the public was the prime factor in keeping up interest. This publicity at the current advertising rate would have amounted to $46.02, not including special articles which we published from time to time. The Monitor has received $27.24 for seventeen weeks of advertising, an average of $1.60 a week. We donated $18.78 in advertising space, more than 40 per cent, or practically all of our profit. It is well that the public should be advised of facts of this kind in order that they may appreciate the fact that The Monitor stands ready to do its share in anything and everything that makes for the good of the occommunity. The Monitor issuing 1,500 copies weekly and going into the homes of all classes has fully demonstrated its value as an advertising medium, as well as its fearlessness in championing the rights of the people. We shall continue to serve the people faithfully and do all in our power for the upbuilding of the community. While not looking for praise, it is well from time to time to let the public know what we are doing in order to keep the record straight. A WONDERFUL BASEMENT SHOE SALE FRIDAY and SATURDAY Our Purchase of the Entire Stock of the Need'um $2.50 and $3.00 Shoes 6,000 Pairs to Be Sold Here At Less Than 50c On the Dollar Brandeis Stores GOOD GROCERIES ALWAYS C. P. WESIN GROCERY CO. Also Fresh Fruits and Vegetables. 2005 Cuming St. Telephone Douglas 1098 MEN--- If we do say so ourselves we have the most stylish summer Footwear in the city. Our CANVAS SHOES AND OXFORDS Are just what you need for this sweltering weather. You will be more than pleased with our prices, quality and service. THE REGENT SHOE CO. 205 SOUTH FIFTEENTH STREET. A good place to have a good time BARBER SHOP, SOFT DRINKS, CIGARS AND CANDIES IN CONNECTION ARTHUR CHERRY'S POOL HALL Tel. Webster 5784 2416 North 24th Street We desire to compliment the N. W. C. A. and the young ladies who worked so faithfully in the Free Trip Contest upon their success in practically clearing the indebtedness of $800 on the home, which has been a source of so much anxiety to the faithful women who a few years ago undertook its purchase. Our women have demonstrated their ability to do things. The remaining $100 due should be speedily paid. The Monitor last summer asked for donations towards paying off the indebtedness on the home. Mr. E. W. Pryor contributed $5.00 towards the fund. It was the only contribution received. The Monitor will now turn over that sum to the treasurer of the home with the hope that the remaining $95.00 will soon be secured. CARD OF THANKS We, the Contest Committee of the N. W. C. A., desire to thank the young ladies who made the race for the Free Trip, all those who contributed their services on the program, the daily papers and the Monitor for their space, and the public in general for their cooperation and assistance in making this contest a success, and the closing entertainment Wednesday, July 12, one of the grandest affairs ever given in Omaha. We are pleased to announce to the public that the proceeds from this contest will reduce the indebtedness on the N. W. C. A. home, 3029 Pinkney street, to $100.00. Chairman MRS. IRVINE GRAY, MRS. E. R. WEST MRS. R. W. WORKCUFF MRS. H. R. ROBERTS MRS. H. MOORE MRS. M. D. MARSHALL, Committee. CLPEISLILISRESLUS EE FEUS ee SESE) Se LOE IRE SIRE Fe 9K (BCC 2k 15e) SEIS TSE DS SE USE! SEI SEN SENSE SENSE TSE (SENSIS SELASSIE PSUS DSIRE USERS EEE The Realization of a Negro’s e e ttt tn tedden binder en ented dite ent prerenene icc A m bition === Presented by the Lincoln Motion Picture Co. of Los Angeles, Calif., a Negro firm, featuring NOBLE M. JOHNSON | Universal City’s favorite Negro Actor and All Star Negro Cast, ina two-reel drama owned, | written, acted and produced entirely by Negroes. At the ‘ALHAMBRA THEATRE “oxy un” ’ JULY 24th | Admission 10c 24th and Parker Sts. Children 5c ‘ The regular show will also be given in addition, Pecorcaanayccaszisdl CER ISCISHY HID III eninge eho ene) 96040) ve) Ia ‘The Realization of a Negro’s Ambition | Will be shown Wednesday Night, July 26th At the ALAMO HALL 24th and Grant Sts. ADMISSION, 10c CHILDREN, 5c | Events and Persons In Which You Will Be More or Less Interested. News for This Department Must Be Received by Wednesday Night. Mrs. A. Jackson, of 1522 Y street, died last Thursday, July 18, at her home. The remains were shipped by Jones and Chiles to Lawrence, Kan- sas, for burial. Miss Beulah Watkins, of Los An- geles, Calif., stopped over in Omaha enroute to Chicago and other eastern points. While here she met many former friends. Visiting cards, 25¢ per hundred, Russell’s Printery, Webster 1797. Mr. Scott W. Atkinson was mar- ried Thursday evening of last week to Miss Edna Smith of Chicago. Mrs, Atkinson returned to Chicago to make arrangements for a future home in Omaha. The Shirt Waist Ball, given last week at the Mecca Hall, was well at- tended. Parker’s Saxaphone Orches- tra furnished the music, pleasing the crowd as usual, Get your bedding plants, bulbs, vines, hanging baskets at Swanson— the Florist, 1410 North 18th St., Web- ster 4829.—Adv, Mrs. G. C. Corpue, of 2610 Patrick avenue, has gone to Denver to visit her sister, Mrs. Mamie Burns. Before returning home she will visit another sister, Mrs. Nellie Porter, of Chicago, Garden party, July 27, for St. Phil- ip’s Church at the residence of Mrs. H. R. Roberts, 2610 North Twenty- eighth avenue. Elmer Morris returned Friday from St. Louis, Mo., where he has been em- ployed in the Harris Pharmacy, one of the leading drug stores of that city. Mr, Louis Malone, of Minneapolis, Minn., who has been visiting his mother, Mrs. C. F. Christmas, 2209 North Twenty-fifth street, left for home Saturday. Mrs. A. Hicks, 2716 Miami street, gives scalp treatments and hair cul- ture. Individual instruction given along this line, as no two scalps ayy alike. Webster 6426.—Adv. Miss Amelia B. Singleton has re- turned from Chicago, where she had a pleasant visit of a month’s duration and was the honor guest at several social functions. Mrs. O. S. Skinner, of Minneapolis, Minn., has been the guest of her cousin, Mrs. J. H. Saunders, 2404 North Twenty-fifth street. Miss Ella Page, of Topeka, Kan., is the house guest of Mrs. Josiah Brown, of 1514 Burdette St. Mrs, J. B. Smith, of the South Side, left last Thursday for Seattle, Wash., for an indefinite visit with her son, Roy, who has been a resident of that city for several years. E. H. Patton, of 2610 Patrick ave- nue, is again railroading out of Denver. Mrs. Sarah Tyler, who underwent ou. operation three weeks ago at Clarkson Hospital, is slowly improv- ing and has now left the hospital. THE MONITOR | Mr. Wm. F. Davenport has refin- ‘ished Alamo Hall. | The Christian Endeavor Society of St. John’s A. M. E. Church has an enrollment of 100 members, and great good is being done by the young peo- ple. Miss Corine Thomas read a splendid paper on “Moral Uplift” Buy a vacant lot, $5 down and bal- ance monthly. Tel. Webster 5519.— Adv. Miss Jennie Robinson, of 3643 Par- ker street, who has been ill for the past week, is improving. ‘ List your furnished rooms and real estate for sale or rent with Fontenelle Investment Co., Phone Douglas 7150. —Adv. Mr. Geo. P. Johnson, of 3612 North 29th street, has acecpted the position of district booking agent for the Lin- coln Motion Picture Co., of Los An- geles, Cal. Miss Frances Bell left for Chicago Tuesday evening for a two weeks’ visit with relatives. Our furnished rooms—homey, com- fy and desirable. Fontenelle Invest- ment Co.,' 220 South 18th. Phone Douglas 7150.—Adv. jenaaie A new S. M. T. temple was set up Monday evening by Mr. H. A. Chiles, District Deputy Grand Master. i Mrs. Anna Lee will give a party ‘or all of the children who have taken ‘part in her programs since Christmas next Tuesday from 6:30 to 9 p. m, at Zion Baptist Church. Mr. R. Reese, of St. Louis, Mo., is snending his two weeks’ vacation with Mrs. Anna Lee will leave Wednes- day for St. Paul, Minn., where she will be the guest for two weeks of her sister, Mrs. Mamie Johnson, Mrs. Annie Banks, of the firm of Banks and Wilkes, has been ill since Monday at her residence, 920 North wentieth street, with a nervous breakdown, She is under the skillful are of Dr. L. E. Britt. New 5-room bungalow, furnace,oak finish, paved street, $250 down, bal- ance like rent. Tel. Webster 5519.— Mrs. Thomas Adams arrived in the city Tuesday from Chicago. Mrs. Hayden, of 22nd and Cuming St., is very ill. Nearly new 8-room modern house, corner 25th and Lake Sts., large lot on paved street, $350 cash, balance like rent. Tel. Webster 5519.—Adv. The carnival given under the aus- pices of St. John’s A. M. E, Church at 24th and Patrick avenue, has been well attended, Phone your news to The Monitor. We are always glad to talk to you. Webster 4248. ee y ; rd 0 by ake PURITY. A PM dees epee a vos PRIVATE FAMILY TRADE ™ Ag Geel Ta ro i ° “la MAIL ORDERS SHIPPED IMMEDIATELY i CHAS. STORZ siztaisitos » 1 1827-29 SHERMAN AVE. OMAHA, NEB. 4 5 wii iitcciihaisaatintimiainiae sen9 00-9809 QnonOnQrsOnOrsOnQr ner enen Ont LAWN MOWERS SHARPENED Called for and Delivered Locksmith and Gun Repairer Flectric Bells, Bicycle and General Repairing We Will Open the Most Compli- cated Locks Phone Webster 4509 2420 Lake St. Grn mee een min ia aia > ncaa en aie eae A GOOD PLACE TO EAT YOUR SUNDAY DINNER Dinner served from 12 m. to 6 p. m. At 25e, 35¢ and 50c. HOME COOKING S.R. Jackson's Lunch Room 2122 No. 24th St. Webster 7971 Q°OHO Oud OO oO NONONEne Onsen OKOnO OSS Oree tT (JOE LEWIS---TAXI New Easy Riding Seven-Passenger Car 3 P. M. to 11.55 Peoples Drug Store, Doug. 1446 42:05 A. M. to 5 A. M. Midway, Doug. 1491 or 3459 3A M, to 3 P. M. Residence, Web. 7661 Weil ome We te eg eee ae ne Our Women and Children 6 VALUE OF FOLK SONG MUSIC What a Southern Newspaper Says of Our Progress as Composers Under the caption, “The Negro In Music,” the Richmond (Va.) Times- Dispatch in a recent issue says: Assuming that the basis of what is termed national music is found in folk song, it may be urged that Amer- ican music, so far as it is peculiarly American, is based on Negro melo- dies. This finds support, for example, in Dvorak’s “Symphony Erom the New World,” which abounds in mel- odies strikingly suggestive of our plantation tunes. True, it is contended that none of these melodies is to be found in Ne- gro music in the form in which Dvorak wrote them, but the influence of the plantation song is apparent in every interval, every melodic curve. Of Indian music as it survives to us there is much to be said, but the scope of Negro folk song is of more immediate importance since its ef- fect is more widely felt. But the Negro is not confined in music to melodies crooned in the fiefd or wailed in meetings or chanted on decks. The Negro musician is be- coming less essentially Negro and more widely musical. In other words, here and there Negroes are writing music, not merely repeating tradition- al tunes from generation to genera- tion, but composing music that has no racial qualities to set it apart. In churches all over the English speaking world choirs are singing the works of Coleridge Taylor, a Negro whose death a few years ago was re- gretted by all the world of music, and choral societies are singing his beau- tiful setting of “Hiawatha.” Only recently Amato, the grea Italian baritone, sang in a concert in New York a song of warring Italy which was composed by Harry G. Burleigh, a modern American Negro, whose music has been played here frequently. A GIRL’S FRIENDS Much of the happiness of life de- pends on making a wise choice of friends. A girl’s friends and companions show just what sort of a girl she is. A girl who is refined in her tastes will not associate with those who are loud in manner, coarse in speech, con- spicuous in dress. One must remember that “no friend- ship is worth the name which does not elevate and does not help to no- bility of conduct and to strength of character. It should give new zest to duty and new inspiration to all that is good.”—Ex. “Is IT 1?” The following conversation took place between two unlettered Ethio- pians who had been listening to the grandiloquent expostulations of one of kindred color with mediocre attain- ments who was afflicted with a bad disease of “egotitis” and an overween- ing sense of his own importance and accomplishments. “Who am _ dat, Sam?” “I dunno what his name am,” Sam replied, “but he certainly do recommen’ hisself mos’ highly.” “Lord, is it 1?” THE MONITOR (This lullaby, written by a Negro, s taken from a new Negro publica- tion, “The Brown Book.” LULLABY Rocky-by-by! Rocky-by-by! Time dat yo’ aih sleepin’; See de moon des ober de hill At dis bad boy a-peepin’? Down in de medder de li’ lam’s Side ba side, quiet dey’s layin’; En yo’ so ugly—Ah, ’clare, whut a boy! W’en yo’ b’en all day a-playin’ Rocky-by-by! Rocky-by-by! Com’ heah, ole moon, wid yo’ wun big eye; Tek dis boy outen his mammy’s ahms, En tek him way wid yo’—way up in de sky! Rocky-by-by! Rocky-by-by! Katy-dids dey aih a-singin’— Doan yo’ heah de frogs by de pon’ How de got dey musick a-ringin’? But de moon es watchin’ yo’ des de same, Wid his big bright eyes des a- gleamin’! So hug me up closter, ter keep him erway Whole yo’ ob termorrow es dream- in’— Rocky-by-by! Rocky-by-by! Stay ’way, old moon ,stay up in de sky; Leabe dis boy in his mammy’s ahms, Kase he draf ter sleep ’way bimeby! MISS MADELINE ROBERTS THANKS FRIENDS Omaha, Neb., July 18, 1916. Editor Monitor: Please grant me space in your col- umns to thank my many friends for their loyal support and assistance in the Free Trip Contest, by which that very worthy institution, the N. W. C. A. has been enabled to practi- cally pay for its home, It was be- cause the cause was so worthy that I consented to become one of the contestants. I knew it meant a great deal of hard work, but I was willing to do what I could. My votes were all secured from Omaha friends and from friends in Oakland, Cal., Seat- tle, Wash.; and Twin Falls, Idaho. None of the donations were in large sums, but every dime given counted and was fully appreciated. I am sure all the girls did their best and 1 hope and believe they are all as hap- py as I am to know that the home will be paid for. I congratulate Miss Shaw upon her success in winning the first prize. And I do want my friends to know how grateful I am for the 2165 votes they gave me. Sincerely and gratefully, MADELINE Z. ROBERTS, 2610 North Twenty-eighth ave. Mrs. Mary E. Allen, matron; Mrs. Luey Wade, past matron; and Mrs. Kate Wilson, past grand letcurer, left Tuesday for Kansas City, Mo., where they will represent Shaffer Chapter No. 42 at the Grand Chapter, O. E. S., of Missouri and its jurisdiction, which convened in that city on Wednesday. Mrs. Wade, who was the first matron of Shaffer Chapter, is being sent this year as delegate, as a token of the love and esteem in which she is held by the members of her Chapter, which she has so faithfully served. Frankie Carter DeBerry To Rent, Sell, Buy or Exchange Real Estate Call or See Doug. 2466 1916 Cuming St. He rt res ae em Good Cleaning Ladies and Gents Garments Cleaned Pressed, Dyed and Repaired at REASONABLE PRICES Hats Cleaned and Re-Blocked Work Called for and Delivered Doug. 3660 2225 Cuming St. + All Work Guaranteed 80020-00088 OO OOOO OHO OOH OOO OOo $0080 Otomo Oona etre Visit the Hamilton Paint & Glass Co. 1517 Howard St. Tel. Doug. 2642 For Information On Wood Finishes of All Kinds Paints, Glass, Painters’ Supplies. Allan B. Hamilton, Gen. Mgr. £ sA0REl 2 Swe, em os Fiber Suit Cases Our stock of fiber suitcases is extensive. We have them with and without straps, all nicely lined—some with shirt and waist pockets. 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Douglas 3726, Science Notes BY WILLIAM G. HAYNES. MAKING IRIDESCENT SKINS ON ARTIFICIAL PEARLS Since the remotest antiquity the pearl has bene one of the most highly prized gems with which mankind has sought to adorn himself and herself. The value of pearl is determined not merely by size and shape, but by the color of the "skin," as the outer layer is called. A pearl of the first water must possess not only a milky white lustre and satiny sheen, but the subtle and delicate play of prismatic colors known as iridescence. As is the case today with most valuable natural products, the art of making artificial substitutes is highly developed. Many of the best artificial pearls can with difficulty be distinguished from Orient pearls of the finest water. This is attested by one of the most daring attempts at robbery ever made in public and in daylight. A magnificent string of pearls was placed on exhibition at Christie's, the famous London auction house, previous to being put up for sale. A well-dressed woman came into the rooms several times and professed particular admiration for it, hanging over the case with gloating admiration. Finally, she asked the official guard to let her examine it outside the case, and while handling it managed to substitute an artificial replica, which her previous study had enabled her to have made. A German scientist, R. E. Leisegang, has occupied himself recently with a minute study of the causes of iridescence in pearls and the best method of reproducing these artificially. We glean some interesting details in a report of his research given in the Zeitschrift fur die Keramischen, Glas-und verwandten Industrien. According to this, in one method of fabricating artificial pearls the glass is either coated with a thin layer of a solution of fish scales, or with mica dust previously treated with the fumes of salts of tin. This gives the color effect of a thin layer of uneven depth. "The iridescence of genuine pearls, however, resembles rather the spectral effect of the Rowland lattice, modified, naturally, by the curving surface. As a matter of fact, the optical peculiarity of pearls, and particularly of the inside of mussel shells, is also conditioned by the ribbed surface. The essential iridescence of pearls, the 'water of the pearl' is caused by these superficial ribs, which are 0.008 millimeter apart. This is proved, for example, by the fact that if impressions be made on plastic substances by iridescent mussel-shells, these substances become iridescent through having their surfaces correspondingly ribbed by the pressure of the shells." These experiments indicate that the aim of the artificial pearl maker should be to impress on the surface of the glass bead a "trellis" or "lattice" of corresponding fineness. Mr. Liesegang has shown that this may be done by a physico-chemical process which creates a minutely wrinkled film of the kind best suited to cause iridescence in reflected or transmitted light. If, under given conditions, a drop of an aqueous solution of trinatriumphosphate be placed on a still moist layer of gelatin, and the latter be slowly allowed to dry, there will appear., after a certain interval of time, a vividly iridescent ring surrounding THE MONITOR 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. Nicely furnished front room. Modern except heat. 1630 North Twenty-second street. Webster 1171. Modern furnished room for rent. Mrs. M. C. Sands, 2709 Corby street, Webster 5017. Modern furnished rooms for rent, $1.50 and up. Miss Hayes, 1826 No. 23rd St. Webster 5639. Nice furnished rooms. 2715 Douglas street. Harney 2155. Mrs. A. Hill. Clean, modern furnished rooms on Dodge and Twenty-fourth street car lines. Mrs. Annie Banks,, Douglas 4379. Mrs. L. M. Bentley-Webster, first class modern furnished rooms, 1702 N. 26th St. Phone Webster 4769. 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. J. A. Edholm E. W. Sherman Standard Laundry 24th, Near Lake Street Phone Webster 130 THE NEW WONDER The Rev. G. G. Logan desires to thank through the columns of The Monitor, Mr. Wm. Crutchfield, John H. Broomfield and the friends who co-operated with them, for the purse of $50 recently donated to him. The appreciation was all the greater because the splendid donation was unexpected and unsolicited. Rev. G. G. Logan feels grateful that he has so conducted himself as to have merited the confidence and respect of the men of Omaha regardless of church affiliations or preferences. A personal acknowledgment will be sent to each donor. The Rev. G. G. Logan desires to publicly thank Dr. I. S. Levy, who gave him $25 last Wednesday which will be applied on the Benevolent Association and which is used for Foreign Mission work. --- the drop, and the iridescence will be retained when the film is entirely dry. It was first suspected that this was due to exceedingly minute rhythmic depressions, but closer research has shown that the iridescence is really caused by extremely fine parallel wrinkles in the gelatine surface. "In order to create this wrinkling on round glass beads the phosphate solution must be made in some manner to diffuse in the gelatine coating of the beads, for if directly touched there will be no wrinkling. "In pierced beads this is easy to accomplish by means of a wick. If the pearl is not pierced then the iridescence necessarily fails at some point. In spite of extensive laboratory experiments, no recipe has thus far been found to give certainty to the effects of the process, since the gelatine is not a chemically uniform substance. But in these experiments we may see the beginning of methods which will give a more exact resemblance of the artificial to the natural pearl."—Scientific American Supplement. MORE THAN HALF OF OMAHA'S CITIZENS OWN THEIR HOMES Omaha, Nebr., July 8.—That Omaha a city of home-owners, far in excess of the general run of cities, is proven by a recent survey made by the Bureau of Publicity. An exhaustive survey made through the water department shows that fifty-six percent of the homes in Omaha are occupied by those who have title to the property. This survey includes more than 35,000 homes in greater Omaha, including the South Side and Dundee. These figures coupled with the figures recently developed, which showed that more than fifty per cent of Omaha's citizens have savings accounts, are certain proofs that Omahans are thrifty and economical. Without doubt the same figures will apply to Nebraskans and Iowans in general. Farm figures bear about the same ratio. Practically half of Nebraska farms are owned by people who live upon them and farm them: LEGAL NOTICE. Amos P. Scruggs, Attorney, 220 So. 13th St. Doug. 7150. In the Matter of the Estate of John Carter, Deceased: Notice is hereby given: That the creditors of said deceased will meet the executrix of said estate, before me, County Judge of Douglas County, Nebraska, at the County Court Room, in said County, on the 30th day of August, 1916, and on the 30th day of January, 1917, at 9 o'clock a. m., each day, for the purpose of presenting their claims for examination, adjustment and allowance. Six months are allowed for the creditors to present their claims, from the 29th day of July, 1916. BRYCE CRAWFORD, County Judge. J. P. Palmer, Attorney 779 Brandeis Theatre Bldg. PROBATE NOTICE In the Matter of the Estate of Hattie Peters, deceased. In the Matter of the Estate of Hattie Peters, deceased. Notice is hereby given: That the creditors of said deceased will meet the administrator of said estate, before me, County Judge of Douglas County, Nebraska, at the County Court Room, in said County, on the 13th day of September, 1916, and on the 13th day of February, 1917, at 9 o'clock a. m., each day, for the purpose of presenting their claims for examination, adjustment and allowance. Six months are allowed for the creditors to present their claims, from the 12th day of August, 1916. BRYCE CRAWFORD, County Judge. HAIR GROWER Makes the Hair Soft and Straight Directions—Wash the hair every two weeks and apply the Oil three times a week. Comb with straightening comb. It promotes growth of the hair, and keeps the scalp in healthy condition. Compounded by MRS. D. LYONS 8 Blain St., Kansas City, Kan. Agents Wanted. C. S. JOHNSON 18th and Izard Tel. Douglas 1702 ALL KINDS OF COAL and COKE at POPULAR PRICES. $5.50 Johnson Special Lump $5.50 Best for the Money 7 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. ASK FOR AND GET SKINNER'S THE HIGHEST QUALITY EGG NOODLES 36 PAGE RECIPE BOOK FREE SKINNER MFG. CO., OMAHA, U.S.A. LARGEST MACARONI FACTORY IN AMERICA BUY YOUR HAY AND FEED Coal and Kindling From I. ABRAHAMSON ASK YOUR GROCER FOR Tip Top Bread Phone Douglas 1652 PLUMBING AND STEAM FITTING 910 No. 24th St. Omaha, Neb. Tel. Red 1424 Will L. Hetherington Violinist Instructor at Bellevue College Asst. of Henry Cox Studio Patterson Blk. YOUR PATRONAGE IS SOLICITED BY THE BELMONT LAUNDRY QUALITY AND SERVICE Call Webster 6900 I. M. Gershater, Proprietor ·2314 Charles Street. EMERSON LAUNDRY F. S. MOREY, Proprietor 1303-05 North 24th Street Phone Webster 820 OMAHA TRANSFER CO. "The Only Way" BAGGAGE Checked to Destination YES—ICE CREAM any style, for any occasion J. A. DALZELL Quality First 1824 Cuming St. Tel. Doug. 616 80 Events and Persons A unique feature of the garden party which is to be given next Thursday at the residence of Mrs. H. R. Roberts, 2610 North Twenty-eighth avenue, for the benefit of St. Philip's Church, will be the giving up of the afternoon from 3 to 7 o'clock to the children, who are invited to come out and have a good time. An admission fee of five cents will be charged. Refreshments will be provided.—Adv. Garden party July 27.—Adv. Beginning Sunday, July 30, the Eutopia Stock company composed of some of the best theatrical talent available, will open their engagement with change of program every Thursday night at the Mecca Theatre, 24th and Grant streets. The company is under the management of Mr. Harry C. Underwood and Miss Laurenstine Ford. Other members are Miss Z. Masterson, of "Smart Set" fame; Miss Ethel Ural and Messrs. Crowley, Johnson, Craig and Clemens and Miss Ethel Terry. When at the Alamo be sure to ask for and get a Monitor special. Last Sunday Pinkard's Saxaphone Orchestra played at Hanscom Park. As usual they made a hit. Mrs. Kate Wilson returned Thursday of last week from an extended trip through the east, touching at Chicago, New York, Buffalo, Cape May, Jersey City and Boston. A very delightful card party was given last night at the home of Mrs. Josiah Brown, complimentary to Miss Ella Page, of Topeka, Kansas. Go to Gordon's Drug Store, 24th and Burdette Sts., for Brown Skin Powder, Dr. Palmer's Skin Whitener Soap and Skin Whitener. Webster 6174.—Adv. Will N. Johnson, Lawyer, Southwest Corner of Fourteenth and Douglas Sts. Douglas 4956.—Adv. Mrs. Lillian Taylor now has charge of the manicuring parlor at P. H. Jenkins' Shop. The trolley party given Saturday evening by the Zion Baptist Church was well attended. Mr. J. Hill returned last week from a trip to New York. Peter Boyd, aged 47 years, died Wednesday morning at the county hospital with pulmonary tuberculosis. He has resided in Omaha thirty-four years. He is survived by two sisters, Mrs. R. Cuff, of 2622 Maple street, and Mrs. A. Yeiser, of St. Paul, Minn. The funeral will be held from Banks and Wilke's undertaking parlors next Tuesday afternoon. A delightful trolley party was given Tuesday evening by Club No. 6. The Dorcas Kensington Club will give a musical entertainment at Mt. Moriah Baptist Church, 26th and Seward Sts., Wednesday, Thursday and Friday evenings, July 26, 27 and 28. In addition to a grand display of art work there will be a splendid program rendered each evening. Admission 10 cents. Mrs. M. Gaines, president. The Rev. M. H. Wilkinson, pastor.—Adv. --- THE MONITOR A good many North Side people attended Bethel Baptist Church on the South Side, of which the Rev. Thomas A. Tagart is pastor, last Sunday. There will be a barbecue and free lawn social Saturday evening, July 29th at 29th and T streets. A free concert will be given by the Toussaint Dramatic Club No. 2. The public is cordially invited.—Adv. A pleasant party was given Thursday evening by Mrs. Thomas Riggs at her home in honor of the nine girls who took part in the Free Trip Contest. The- Fontenelle Investment Company buys, sells and exchanges anything. Phone Douglas 7150.—Adv. Omaha, July 18, 1916. Editor Monitor: It gives me much pleasure to bear testimony to the unswerving zeal and loyalty which you have shown in your interest in the Colored citizens and their welfare, not only in this particular instance, but in all affairs where their rights have been at stake. In The Monitor of July 8th was the warning: "There must be no segregation at the Municipal Beach." The issue of July 15th brought the pleasing information that "Hummel lakes Back Jim Crow Order" at the Municipal Beach, to which we all with one accord said "Amen." In the first place, there was no necessity for having such an order to be rescinded. Had a spirit of fairness and justice animated Commissioner Hummel, he would never have allowed himself to become a party to such a dastardly attempt to segregate a class of citizens who not only are large taxpayers, but furnish their quota of law-abiding, justice-loving, patriotic and church-going citizens, who are entitled to all the enjoyments and privileges of public places prepared by private as well as the public funds. Had that nefarious order been allowed to stand, it would have been used as an entering wedge for other restrictions. It will be well for all to realize this one thing: the wide awake responsible Colored citizens do not intend to sit idly by and permit any infractions upon their rights without a vigorous protest. There was absolutely no excuse for the order in view of the fact that the attendants at the beach attested to the generally good deportment of all the Colored citizens who attended. I move a vote of thanks to yourself, Dr. Jesse H. Hutten, and Attorney Scruggs, who so willingly gave your time to carry on the agitation that resulted in this victory. Yours for justice and right, HENRY W. BLACK. DR. PRYOR VERY MUCH ALIVE Chicago, Ill., July 17, 1916. Editor of The Monitor: It has been reported by some one that I ocmmitted murder and then shot myself, and I am being flooded with inquiries from all parts of the country concerning the matter. I would like to state to my many friends through the columns of your paper that I am very much alive, and have had no trouble of any kind. I am at present physical director of the Sportsman's Athletic Club, and shall return to Omaha in September and resume my business there. Respectfully yours, DR. M. PRYOR, 4610 Dearborn St. NIPPED IN THE BUD Thanking you in advance, The Business Business Enterprises Conducted Grow by You Annie Banks Cecil B. Wilkes Business Enterprises Conducted by Colored People-Help Them to Grow by Your Patronage. BANKS-WILKES Funeral Directors and Embalmers Lady Assistant Satisfaction Guaranteed Phones, Res, Doug. 4370, Office Doug. 3718 1914 Cuming Street 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, Neh. Automobile and Open Horse Drawn Hearses Day and Night JONES & CHILES Funeral Home Lady attendant Calls answered promptly anywhere Phone Web. 204 2314 No. 24th Street Res. Phone Colfax 3831 Office Doug. 7150 AMOS P. SCRUGGS Attorney-at-Law 220 South 13th Street (Over Pope's Drug Store) Omaha, Neb. "THE OL METRO NYU SUNY BREWING CO. WM J. SWO PHONE D "THE OLD RELIABLE" Metz Beer WM J. SWOBODA RETAIL DEALER PHONE DOUGLAS 222. OMAHA. NEB. Theo. B. Russell Robt. H. Lee The Russell-Lee Realty Co. REAL ESTATE, RENTALS, LOANS AND INSURANCE Tel. Webster 1797 2526 Lake St. Fresh and Smoked Meats We dress our own Poultry Doug. 1602 2215 Cuming St. 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. HENRI H. CLAIBORNE Notary Public Justice of the Peace Tel. Red 7401 Res. Doug. 6188 512-13 Paxton Block STATE FURNITURE CO. Corner 14th and Dodge Sts. as the most reliable, accommodating and economical furniture store to buy from. The Business World J. E. WAGEN 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 THE CASTLE THE BROOMFIELD HOTEL 116-118 South Ninth St. Strictly modern and up-to-date Prices moderate Phone Douglas 2378 RELIABLE" Beer BODA RETAIL DEALER DUGLAS 222. OMAHA.NEB. Thos. A. Douglas GENERAL WATCH, CLOCK and JEWELRY REPAIRING Cuming Hotel Phone D. 2466 1916 Cuming St. If You Understand the Value of Good Shoe Repairing—Try 9 years in the same block 2019 Cuming St. Red 2395 Work called for and delivered C. H. 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. 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. ORRIE S. HULSE Harney 6257 C. H. T. RIEPEN Harney 5564 HULSE & RIEPEN Funeral Directors Doug. 1226 701 So. 16th St.