The Monitor

THE MONITOR A Weekly Newspaper Devoted to the Interests of the Eight Thousand in Omaha and Vicinity, and to the Good of the Commun The Rev. JOHN ALBERT WILLIAMS, Editor $1.50 a Year. 5c a Copy. Monrovia's Buildings Public and Private The Executive Mansion An Attractive Modern Residence Adjoining Legislative Halls. THE LIBERIANS USE "TAXIS" Guy B. Robbins Continues Some of His Interesting Articles on Liberia and Her People. The finest building in Monrovia belonging to Liberians, is the new Executive Mansion. This was just completed in time for President Howard's second inauguration, January 1, 1916. It is a three-story concrete building with deep piazzas all around at each floor. The first floor is used for the offices of the President and his staff. The second contains large reception rooms and the third is the residence of the President and his family. The House of Representatives building comes next. It is also three stories high, but has a piazza only on one side. The first floor is occupied by the Treasury Department. The second by the Senate Chamber, and the third by the Supreme Court. The Finest Private Residence. The finest private residence in the Republic is located at Monrovia. It is the home of Hon. Walter F. Walker, Secretary of Education, who is now in the United States on a brief business trip. This house was made to order in America and shipped to Monrovia where it was put together. It is bungalow style, two stories with deep piazzas, thoroughly modern and up-to-date. It contains private water and sewerage systems and a gas plant for lighting and cooking. The ground is large with a fine tennis court and is surrounded by an imported iron and wire fence built on a concrete base. Whites Cannot Own Land. White people own many of the finest buildings in the city. They can not own land but they lease it for a long term of years and build to suit their needs. Their finest group is the German Cable and Wireless station. This is a group of four modern concrete buildings equipped with water, sewer and electric lights. They also have a small private ice plant. The group contains an office building, a club house, the superintendent's bun galow and an engine house. Next is the French Cable and Wireless station, similar, but not nearly so expensive as the German. Then comes the Bank of British West Africa, which has been completed about two years. There are also several other buildings used for quarters for the European employes of the large firms doing business in that part of Africa. There is also the office and residence of the British Consul General. This building was built and furnished by the British Government. It is artistic and well kept. It has a (Continued on eighth page) Wonderful Progress In Last Half C "They Have Learned to Stand Feet." --- The Dodge City Messenger. Wonderful Progress In Last Half Century "They Have Learned to Stand On Their Feet."--- The Dodge City Messenger. The death of the Right Reverend Samuel D. Ferguson, first Negro member of the House of Bishops of the Protestant Episcopal Church of America, calls attention once more to the remarkable advance made by the race in the last half century, not only in wealth and material progress, but also in education and religion. Dr. Ferguson had been the ranking missionary bishop of his church for many years and, since 1885, had held the episcopate of Liberia and West Africa. He had the peculiar distinction of being the first Negro to sit in the chancel of St. Paul's church, in Richmond, Va., the church attended by President Jefferson Davis and General Robert E. Lee. Dr. Ferguson was born 20 years before the beginning of the civil war, a time when his people were still in bondage and had few of the privileges of a freeman. He obtained his opportunity of development in Liberia, whither his parents emigrated when he was six years old. In those days Liberia was still the Promised Land to the Negroes of the United States. The outlook for them at home or in any other direction than Liberia was dark, but on the longed-for coast of Africa, where Americans had founded a free land for the black race, there were mission schools, capable teachers, opportunities of advancement. In the period covered by Dr. Ferguson's vigorous manhood, approxi- COLORED WOMEN ON HUGHES' RECEPTION COMMITTEE. Denver, Col., Aug. 25—Mrs. Isabelle Stewart, president of the Colored Woman's Republican League and Mrs. Partheina George werenamed on the reception committee for making arrangements for the reception to be given the Hon.. Charles E. Hughes on Saturday, Aug. 26. Recognition was given these women for their faithful and loyal services to the Republican party before and since they possessed the franchise. EDUCATIONAL JOURNAL FOR COLORED TEACHERS. Wilberforce, Ohio, Aug. 25—The latest venture in the journalistic field among the race is the publication of a monthly educational magazine for Negro teachers to be issued in September by the Wilberforce University. The magazine will be a clearing house for educational thought among Negro teachers. Progress Half Century to Stand On Their Dodge City enger. mately coincident with the half century following emancipation, things changed very much for the American Negro. He more than doubled in numbers and accumulated wealth exceeding $700,000,000. His school property for higher education built and paid for in that time amounted to $70,-000,000. In the half century the percentage of literacy was raised from 5 to 70. At its close there were 1,700,000 Negro children in public schools instead of a meager 10,000 in 1863. The number of Negro churches was increased from 550 to 40,000; the number of communicants from 550,000 to 4,300,-000. Sunday schools increased from 200 to 41,000, and their pupils from 10,000 to 2,200,000. This is a very creditable record for an uneducated, illiterate race suddenly thrown on its own resources in the midst of a highly organized white civilization, which had no place ready for its former slaves. They are entering every branch of business and making good; they are rapidly extending their real estate holdings; they are giving themselves a secular and religious education that ranks high in the Christian world. What their future in this country will be no man dares to prophesy, but undoubtedly they will be ready to meet, boldly and capably, whatever fate has in store for them. They have learned to stand on their feet. NEW PHOTO PLAY HOUSE AT KANSAS CITY, KAN. (Special to The Monitor.) Kansas City, Kan., Aug. 25.—One of the most magnificent and up-to-date photo play houses owned and operated by colored people is under course of construction at Tenth and Jersey Sts., this city. This theatre is bing constructed by a syndicate composed of Attorney L. W. Johison, M. Smith and other race men. COLORED WAITERS ARE MAKING GOOD. (Special to The Monitor.) San Francisco, Aug. 25.—During the waiters strike here a short while ago, their places were filled by colored help, who have made good. At the Port La Louvre Cafe there are 32 of our race working, the Hofbrau Cafe employs 52 and at the Tait Zinkand 74 are employed. The men at the Tait-Zinkand have been given a two years contract. Vol. II. No. 9 (Whole No. 61) Race Congress Will Meet in Washington Concensus of Opinion Favors National Capital As the Most Suitable Meeting Place. TO WORK FOR EQUAL RIGHTS Organizations Religious, Civic, Fraternal, Throughout Nation Urged To Send Delegates. Boston Mass., August 17, 1916 The proposed National Colored Citizenship Rights Congress will be held in Washington, D. C., the latter part of September. After a canvas of the situation and receiving suggestions from many race champions over the country, Rev. Byron Gunner, of Hillburn, N. Y., president of the National Equal Rights League which proposes and calls the congress inlieu largely of its 9th annual meeting, announces the capital of the Nation as the concensus of opinion to hold this race congress on equality of rights. No place could be more fitting. This National Colored Congress is to be an open one, both to delegated persons and to individual representatives of the cause who attend on their own responsibility. It is to be free and open for race conference, action and declaration. The congress will organize itself independently. The Equal Rights League will call it to order and those assembled will then create the Congress. Racial fraternizing, mutual acquaintance, unity of feeling and a future national working together for rights, a united declaration to the country of Colored Americans on color proscription, are among the purposes of this gathering. No move will impress equal rights, like an actual national convention attended by large numbers of Colored Citizens from various states. Delegated representatives are quite advisable, and churches, civic and literary societies, fraternal organizations, political and other clubs are asked to elect and send delegates. The call asks that a Citizens Equal Rights Committee be formed by public spirited citizens in each community to work up interest, hold a public meeting and send representation. Any person is at liberty to start such a Committee. Ast at once. Secretary Wm. Monroe Trotter at 27 Cornhill, Boston, will be glad to receive suggestions and inquiries. All together in 1916 and ON TO WASHINGTON. PREVENT "BIRTH OF A NATION." Chester, Pa., Aug. 25-Colored residents of Chester won their fight in preventing the production of "The Birth of a Nation" last week. Mayor McDowell issued an order forbidding the production on the ground that it might create disorder in Chester, which has a population of 10,000 Negroes. The theatre then applied for a preliminary injunction which Judge Johnson refused. General Race News 2 CHURCH BRINGS OUT TICKET. Special to The Omaha Monitor. Memphis, Tenn., Aug. 24.—The Lincoln Republican League of Tennessee of which R. R. Church Jr. is president, has put out an entire ticket of colored men for the Tenth Congressional District. Willman Wilkerson, undertaker and banker has been nominated for Congress. B. M. Roddy, cashier of the Solvent Savings Bank and Trust Co., and H. H. Bomar, a prominent attorney have been nominated for the two members of the senate, while B. V. Burchett of Covington was given the place of floterial senator from Shelby and Tinton counties. The following named men will make the race for the legislature: A. E. Clouston, planter; N. F. Clowers, merchant; T. H. Hoyes, undertaker and banker; J. T. Settle, attorney at law; Ed Lewis, contractor; J. B. Willis, real estate broker; O. W. Williams, merchant, and G. W. Atkins, physician and state representative of the Standard Life Insurance Co., will make the race for the floterial representative from Shelby and Fayette counties. The nominating committee who brought in the above names was composed of F. H. Nesbitt, H. L. Stark, Dr. U. S. Walton, G. W. Cooper and Price Galbreth. R. R. Church Jr., the father of the ticket was unanimously elected campaign manager. The meeting was called and the ticket put into the field as a rebuke to the star chamber proceedings of the white wing of the party which has completely ignored the colored Americans, the real backbone of the party in the Tenth District. MAY RUN FOR CONGRESS New York City, Aug. 25-That the colored population of this city is becoming aroused over the sad political plight of the race in this nation, and that the time has come for some members of the race to have a place in the legislative halls at Washington was seen last week when a delegation of prominent colored men of this city called on Rev. R. M. Bolden, of the First Emmanuel church and persuaded him to take the field this year as congressman from the 21st Congressional district, a district which comprises a population of upwards of 50,000 Negroes. The movement has the endorsement of some of the strongest and most influential politicians of the other race who have pledged their support in the event of Dr. Bolden accepting the nomination. HOWARD E. DREW IS ILL. A Stroke of Paralysis Will Keep Sprinter Out of Future Races. Los Angeles, Aug. 21.—Howard E. Drew, the Negro sprinter and holder of the world's record for the 100-yard dash, is suffering from a stroke of paralysis at his home here and will be able to participate in future track contests, it was announced. His left side is affected. ANOTHER MOB MURDER. Rice, Texas, Aug. 19. —Ed Lang, a Negro, was hanged to a telephone pole near here today by an armed mob for an alleged attack on a young white girl. THE MONITOR race News WHITE GIRLS STRIKE ON COLOR LINE: OTHERS TAKE PLACES. St. Louis, Mo., August 25.—Fifty white girls in the sausage room of Armour & Co.'s packing plant in East St. Louis, went on strike August 16 because Negro girls were employed in their department to do scrub work. Their places were taken by twenty-five white girls and thirty-five colored, according to officers of the packing plant. It was said some of the striking girls asked to be reinstated but were refused. FIVE NEGROES LYNCHED INCLUDING TWO WOMEN. Gainesville, Fla., Aug. 19.—Five Negroes, three men and two women, were taken from the jail at Newberry, Fla., early today and hanged by a mob and another Negro was shot by deputy sheriffs near Johnsville, Fla., as the result of the killing yesterday of Constable S. G. Wynne and the shooting of Dr. L. G. Harris by Boisey Long, a Negro. The lynched Negroes were accused of aiding Long to escape. RACE RIOT AT JOLIET BETWEEN CIRCUS MEN. Joliet, Ill, Aug. 25—Two white men may die as the result of a race riot between employes of the Hagenbeck-Wallace circus here. White men, working as teamsters with the circus refused to work with colored stake drivers. Sheriff George Scholl and a posse of deputies with drawn revolvers disarmed the mei and threatened the arrest of the entire gang. A white man and two colored men were arrested. EVENTS AND PERSONS Mr. Robert Dents, of Memphis, Tenn., is visiting friends and relatives in this city. Mrs. C. J. Bolden returned Thursday of last week from an extended trip of two months to Atlanta and Athens, Ga. She also visited friends in Chicago, Ill. Mr. and Mrs. George E. Miller and their daughter and son, of Lincoln, returned home Tuesday after visiting with relatives in Omaha. Nate Hunter, E. C. Underwood and Walter Seals are attending the Shriners' Conclave in Chicago. Mr. Leon A. Smallwood has been called to Washington, D. C., on account of the serious illness of his mother. He left Wednesday night. Mrs. Charles Tyler and her sister Mrs. Gaines, left Tuesday evening for New York. A pleasant card party was given Wednesday evening, Aug. 16, by Mrs. A. C. Ogelsby in honor of her husband's birthday. About six couples were present. A very pleasant evening was spent by all. A reception was given last Thursday evening by St. Maria Tabarnacle No. 18 at the residence of Mrs. Mattie Graves, 2117 Clark street, in honor of Sir A. M. Harrold, V. G. M.; also D. D. of Sir Knights and Daughters of Ta- --- bor; Mrs. A. M. Harrold, H. P., of Amelia Levels; and Mrs. Lenora Gray G. D. An orchestra furnished music and the house was beautifully decorated. Fifty guests were present and a most delightful evening was spent. Mr. Geo. W. Parker has been employed by the French Dry Cleaning Works as solicitor. A fine daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. James Washington of 2515 Maple street Tuesday morning. MONROVIA'S BUILDINGS PUBLIC AND PRIVATE. large grounds containing many of the native flowers and a concrete tennis court. All of the buildings built on leased ground by foreigners are for the comfort and convenience of the managers and employes of the large corporations doing business in that part of Africa. Throughout the residence portion are distributed five churches. The Methodist Episcopal is the largest and is attended by the President and many others in government circles. Then, in the order of attendance, are the Episcopal, Baptist, A. M. E. and Presbyterian churches. Nearly all of these are supported to some extent by American missionary societies. Three of them have schools for the children during the week. The M. E. Church has the College of West Africa and a theological training school. This institution has a president and a staff of teachers. This is the best school in Monrovia. The Episcopal Church has a girls' school close to Monrovia and the A. M. E. Church has a day school at Monrovia. All of these institutions are supported by the American missionary societies of the respective churches. "Taxis" Used on Dark Nights. Broad street is the longest and best kept street in the city. Ashmun prob- A TRIUMPH IN PURITY Storz BEER PROMPT DELIVERY TO PRIVATE FAMILY TRADE MAIL ORDERS SHIPPED IMMEDIATELY CHAS. STORZ CONSUMERS DISTRIBUTOR 1827-29 SHERMAN AVE. 'OMAHA. NEB. PHONE WEB 1260 ably comes next. It was named after Jehudi Ashmun, one of the strongest men in early Liberian history. The city government is very negligent on street cleaning and improvement, and a great deal of this work falls on the individuals who keep their part of the street clean according to their own ideas. The sidewalks are nearly all passable although some are neglected until they are but Indian file paths. There are no vehicles of any kind in Monrovia and the middle of the streets are therefore left to take care of themselves. There is no lighting system for the streets of Monrovia and moonlight nights are greatly appreciated. On dark nights people have "taxis" to escort them around the streets in order to protect themselves against sprained or broken limbs. A "taxi" is a native boy with a lantern. He walks ahead of his people so that they can see where to go. You never get to ride in this taxi, the best you get is the privilege of walking along behind it. GO WHERE IT IS COOL CLEAN OMFORTABLE North Star Cafe 2414 North 24th St. OMAHA'S FIRST-CLASS RESTAURANT Sunday Dinner, 35c. Also Meals a la carte Count Wilkinson, Prop. Buy a Home Without Any Cash Do You Know How? Ask about it at 724 BRANDEIS BUILDING You can always save 20 to 30% by buying from Bonoff's N. Y. SAMPLE STORE Full Assortment of New Fall Cloaks, Suits, Dresses and Furs. A Small Deposit Will Hold Your Fall Garment Till You are Ready. Bonoff's N. Y. Sample Store 206 North 16th Street. Events and Persons The Rev. W. L. Brasco, of Cedar Rapids, Ia., deputy grand chancellor and district deputy grand counsellor of the K. of P. of that state was a visitor in the city Wednesday. While here he visited the local lodges. Mr. and Mrs. L. M. Webster will leave Monday for Chicago, Ill. Mr. Thomas Adams remains in a clinical condition at St. Joseph's hospital. Miss Frances Bell returned Monday of last week from Chicago, where she spent her vacation. For trunks, suit cases or anything in the traveling goods line see Frieling and Steinele, "Omaha's Best Baggage Builders," 1803 Farnam St. The Phi Delta girls will hold their annual picnic Sunday afternoon at Elmwood Park. Mr. Fred McDaniels left Monday for Kansas City and Wichita, Kansas. Mrs. William Ricks entertained a party of young ladies Monday afternoon in honor of Miss E. Corey Hartley, of Dallas, Texas, who stopped over to be her guest while en route to Denver. Mr. Richard Penn was married to Miss Ella May Baum Tuesday, August 22nd. FIRED: 2,000 one-pounders for $5. Ask Harmon & Weeth first about your coal. Web. 848.—Adv. The Don't Worry Club met at the home of Mrs. Estella David, 2909 Parker St., Thursday, August 19. The election of new officers for the ensuing term it is hoped will strengthen the efforts toward maintaining the Old Folks and Orphan's Home in Lincoln. Adjourned to meet at the home of Mrs. Hazel Jordan, 2411 No. 29th. Pres., Mrs. Estella David; Vice-Pres., Miss Estelle Jefferson; Sec., Mrs. Nannie Johnson; Ass't Sec., Mrs. Hazel Jordan; Treas., Mrs. Andry Stewart; Instructor, Miss Lela Dudley; Reporter, Miss Estelle Jefferson. Mr. Dan Desdunes has secured the services of Mr. Simon Harrold as trap drummer for the First Regimental Band K. of P. Many social functions have been given complimentary to Mrs. Daniel Peoples, of Independence, Kan., and son Daniel, and daughter, Mabel, who have been visiting friends in the city. Wednesday evening Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Taylor entertained a number of friends at cards. A delightful two course luncheon was served Thursday afternoon. A very pleasant party was given by Mrs. Walter Stevens. The afternoon was spent in art work and music. A dainty three course luncheon was served. Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Peoples, of 4813 Grant street, entertained at cards Friday evening Saturday morning the W. W. Club gave an automobile party through the city. Refreshments were served at the Torrell Drug Store. That evening Mr. and Mrs. James Peoples entertained at a four course dinner. Mrs. Daniel Peoples and her son and daughter left that night for their home in Independence, Kansas, after spending several weeks with her relatives. She thanks her many friends for the pleasures she had while here. THE MONITOR "THE WAY OF THE WORLD" We wish to make a correction concerning the statement which appeared in last week's issue which said the Du Bois Dramatic Club were preparing to present a drama entitled "The Way of the World." It was a mistake. It is the Toussaint Dramatic Club No. 2, and not the Du Bois Dramatic Club. Mrs. Tonedeo is the president of the Toussant Dramatic Club and the Rev. Thos. Taggart is directing the young people. Mr. Geo. Rose and Mrs. May Smith were quietly married last Monday evening at the home of Mrs. Mattie Hilton. The Rev. Thos Taggart performed the ceremony. The Rev. Thos. Taggart will preach a special sermon Sunday evening at the Bethel Baptist Church entitled Losing Jesus." Mr. Chas. Shafforth, 2514 J street, died Wednesday afternoon at his home. He was buried yesterday from the Allen Chapel. The Rev. J. H. Nichols officiated. Jones and Chiles had charge of the funeral. Mrs. Louise Holmes left last Thursday night for her home in Minneapolis, Minn., after spending a few weeks visiting her mother, Mrs. Sara Gray, of 4422 South 24th street. There will be an entertainment Friday night, August 25th, at the home of Mrs. Velma Hill, 5308 South 27th street for the benefit of Bethel Baptist choir. Miss Beatrice Steward, who has been visiting our city for some time with her uncle, Rev. J. H. Nichols, left Wednesday night for her home in Collinsville, Ill. On her way home she will stop in Kansas City and visit another uncle. The Allen Chapel A. M. E. Church is planning for a Church Fair to be given by the Stewardess, September 19, 20 and 21, to help raise money for Church claims.—Rev. J. H. Nichols, pastor. Rev. Harrabellio A. Morangeopa, the African missionary, lectured at Bethel Baptist Church last Tuesday evening. Rev. Dennis Todd was very agreeably surprised by some of his friends August 2nd. A very pleasant evening was spent and those in attendance enjoyed themselves nicely. Mrs. Chas. Bush was hastily called to Atchison, Kansas, by the severe illness of her sister, Miss Irma Simmington. Her daughter, Luvetta, accompanied her. Miss Beatrice Steward was given a four hours' spin about Greater Omaha by some of her friends from the South Side Monday evening, prior to her leaving for home. Everyone in the party expressed themselves as having a delightful time. The Bethel Baptist Church is having placed in their church a baptismal pool and two neat dressing rooms. Master John Thornton left Wednesday evening for Kansas City, Mo., and Atchison, Kansas, where he will visit relatives and friends for a fortnight. A surprise party was given Aug. 7, 1916, for Mr. T. Washington, 2605 Polk street. The evening was spent in games and music. Hear Adams Saxaphone and Singing Orchestra if you want good music. Webster 1528. Holland Harrold.—Adv. Choice lots close to school and car line, $5.00 cash and $5.00 monthly. Webster 5519.—Adv. Reliable South Side Merchants STANEK'S PHARMACY Henry Stanek, Prop. PRESCRIPTION EXPERT SPECIAL SALE OF MILLINERY at- A. M. Voboril's 4715 South 24th Street. 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. Wall Paper, Paints and Glass, Picture Framing FRED PARKS Painting and Paper Hanging Tel. South 101 4622 So. 24th St. Forrest & Meany Drug Co. PRESCRIPTION DRUGGISTS N. E. Corner 24th and N Sts., South Omaha. Phones, South 501-502 FALL FOOTW Drop in any time now and winter shoes. You will like the We don't want to appear boastful shoes in the city at the best price FALL FOOTWEAR FOR MEN Drop in any time now and look over our new stock of fall and winter shoes. You will like the quality, style and price of our goods. We don't want to appear boastful but it's a fact that we sell the best shoes in the city at the best prices. 205 SOUTH FIRE Get Acquaint Candidate Vote For WILL N. J. PUBLIC [Name] --- Voboril's South 24th Street. High Grade Cutlery Supplies Grinding and Repairs Bicycle Repairing at 4809 South 24th St. T IS NOT TOO GOOD FOR YOU EAT DINNER S —at— Paints and Glass, Framing PARKS and Paper Hanging Petersen & M Hardware GOOD HARDY FOOTWEAR FOR on any time now and look over our new stock es. You will like the quality, style and price of want to appear boastful but it's a fact that we s e city at the best prices. THE REGENT SHOE CO. 205 SOUTH FIFTEENTH STREET. It Acquainted With The Candidates Now FOR BILL N. JOHNS FOR PUBLIC DEFENDER Get Acquainted With These Candidates Now --- Little King Hotel Prices, 15c and Up Mrs. E. Embree, Prop. 4832 South 26th Street. FURNITURE REPAIR CO. Upholstering, Cabinet Work, Refinishing Prompt Service Tel. So. 4087 4318 So. 24th St. Petersen & Michelsen Hardware Co. GOOD HARDWARE 2408 N St. Tel. South 162 Send your Cleaning, Dyeing, Pressing, Tailoring and Repairing to THE PEKIN Shoes made and repaired Work Called for and Delivered 2813 Q St. 5206 S. 30th St. Phone S. 2058, Frank Pierson, Prop. TWEAR FOR MEN and look over our new stock of fall and the quality, style and price of our goods. oastful but it's a fact that we sell the best prices. ainted With These candidates Now E. JOHNSON FOR C DEFENDER Republican Candidate Geo. A. Magney Democratic Candidate for County Attorney --- 3 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 a THE REV. JOHN ALBERT W Lucille Skaggs Edwards, William Pryor, Assoc Joseph LaCour, Jr., Advertis SUBSCRIPTION RATE Advertising rates, 59 c Address, The Monitor, 1119 N Telephone W 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 New York Sun of August 20, publishes a third of a page article by George Wells Parker, of our city, under the caption "Nations Are Not Destroyed But Made Great by Mixed Blood." The article is in reply to one written by James D. W. Cutting, published in The Sun of June 11, in which the thesis which Mr. Cutting attempted to defend was that destruction awaits nations of mixed blood, and incidentally that the pure "Aryan race" is divinely appointed to rule the world. "It is a startling thesis if true; an important question of the moment, if scientific fact and historical truth will verify it." Then with an array of unanswerable facts, ethnological and historical, he disproves Mr. Cutting's thesis. We wish we had space to publish the article in its entirety. The fact that the article by Mr. Parker was deemed of sufficient merit to be given such liberal space in The Sun is of itself a most complimentary tribute to his literary style and ability, upon which we sincerely congratulate him. We have only space to quote the following closing paragraphs of Mr. Parker's scholarly article which show the vigor of his style and the soundness of his argument: "This review of general ethnology must show that Mr. Cutting's theory has no basis whatever in either fact or history. If he has our own American people in mind the theory can have no application whatever. The original colonial population was estimated at 8,400,000, which most certainly was not Aryan, but suppose that we grant that it was. Has that original population multiplied so rapidly that we may consider the perpetuation of "Aryan" blood the only factor in saving this nation to civilizatilon? Most certainly not. In the past thirty years 80 per cent. of European immigrants have come from Austria-Hungary, Bulgaria Greece, Italy, Montenegro, Poland, Portugal, Roumania, Russia, Serbia, Spain, Syria and Turkey. All of them represent types of merged ethnic characters. In the State of Massachusetts two persons out of every three are foreign born or have foreign born parents. Boston itself has only 23.5 per cent. of native whites of live parentage. New York City has only 19.3 per cent. Bearing such facts in mind, according to Mr. Cutting this nation can but await dire destruction. The truth is that the United States is a nation in the making, a people potential. In dreaming of her destiny we need the geologian's sense of time and the astronomer's sense of distance. 4 PARKER DISPROVES Mr. Parker maintains that. ONITOR to the civic, social and religious Omaha and vicinity, with the desire general good and upbuilding of the Matter July 2, 1915, at the Post-act of March 3, 1879. WILLIAMS, Editor and Publisher. Garnett Haynes and Ellsworth W. Associate Editors. Billing and Circulation Manager. OLES, $1.50 PER YEAR Events an inch per issue. North Twenty-first street, Omaha. Webster 4243. The verdict of history is that no pure blooded race has ever become great of itself. Such a race, if ever there can be one, must stand alone like a single chemical element awaiting combination with other chemicals to make it useful. National existence depends upon healthy ideals and sterling virtues. When a civilization becomes effete; when the moral law is shattered upon the rock of might; when lust, vanity, cruelty and oppression destroy purity, honorable pride, mercy and justice; when honest labor becomes degraded and the pursuit of wealth for wealth's sake becomes the lone ambition; then the fate of that nation is sealed. Out of the mists sweeps a Sesostris, Darius, Alexander, Caesar, Atilla, Alaric or Bonaparte. All are scourges of God coming in answer to inevitable and immutable laws to purge the world and to give humankind another chance." In the concluding paragraph Mr. Parker has pointed out the only source of a nation's greatness and permanency. His conclusion is that made of old and recorded in Holy Writ, that "Righteousness exalteth a nation; but sin is a reproach to any people." "PROTECTION OF AMERICANS" The lynching industry goes on ee. Five colored Americans in Florida, two of them women, and one in Texas, is the record for this week. Nothing is done about it. A hypocritical government and political candidates talk big about "the protection of Americans at home and abroad." while the murder of black American citizens goes on unrestricted. If the government is so anxious about "the protection of American lives" in Mexico and on the high seas, it ought to be consistent enough to show a little solicitude for "the protection of American lives," in Georgia, Texas, Florida and other sections of the lawless South, even though it be the lives of only humble black men and women. We don't know who Mayor Dahlman will appoint as inspector of weights and measures; but it should be a man whose life, character, association and reputable standing in the community as well as his ability, will call for no explanation or apology, and who will therefore be a fit representative of our race. The appointment of any other type of a man would be an embarrassment to the administration and an injustice to our people. News from all portions of the country is to the effect that industrial conditions are improving for our race. Opportunities for us to earn an hon- t living are multiplying. What our self-respecting people want is not charity or pity but an opportunity to work. "Be ye temperate in all things," is the good advice given by the highest authority. This includes food, speech and all of God's gifts which have been given men for use and not abuse. Yes, The Monitor is growing, thank you. Subscribers and advertisers like the publication. Snow will soon be flying. How about your coal bin? What are you doing to make a place for your boy or girl? Grow with Growing Omaha. "DON'T FORGET THE BUCKET, CHARLEY!" It was Tuesday morning about half-past ten in front of a well-known wholesale liquor house on Farnam street; we were on our way to the bank. Our attention was drawn to an Oakland automobile containing three men evidently delegates to the Retail Credit Men's convention. They wore badges labelled "Des Moines." A rather elderly man, with whiskers, and a cane, scrambled out rather nimply and started hastily for the front door of the liquor house. He was followed closely by a younger man. As the third man started to leave the auto, the old man shouted to him: "Don't forgit the bucket, Charley. "That's right," he replied, and he reached into the auto. We saw him take out a large bucket about the size of a large sized candy bucket, and take it into the liquor house. They were from Des Moines, Iowa. NEGRO NEWSPAPERS O. K. The average Colored man complains a good deal about the lack of a certain kind of news in the Afro-American paper and that is the excuse offered by some of the "big guns" for not subscribing to the Colored papers. But after all, isn't it a fact that the little weekly Afro-American journal is the life of every community? After one of these gentlemen has tired of reading the police court records, mobs and burning recitals of their people, they turn with keen appreciation to the Afro-American journal which chronicles the good deeds and achievements and optimistic accounts of the Afro-American life struggles. These men and their families can then lift up their heads and believe that after all life is worth living.—Louisville (Ky.) American Baptist. Your Summer Needs Can be filled here at a moderate cost Thompson, Belden & Co. HOWARD AND SIXTEENTH STREETS 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 AMONG RAILROAD MEN. Sam M. Dukes on the O. W. limited Omaha to Portland is well pleased with his run. Chas. Robinson, a former waiter on the U. P., will leave the first part or next week for Elgin, Ill., where he will be employed by Y. Cook, editor of the Mothers' Magazine. Many of the waiters running on the road are being employed in the cafes of San Francisco which formerly used white help. The Monitor is winning many friends up and down the road. All of the boys eagerly look for it each week. Subscribe now. $1.50 a year. 1119 North 21st St., Omaha, Neb. Mr. J. William Shields is the railroad representative of the Monitor. Volney Carter, buffeet man on the Overland limited between Chicago and Oakland who laid over between trips Friday night on account of the illness of his wife, resumed his run Monday. Mr. S. K. Brownlow relieved him. L. C. Sayles is in the dining car service of the U. P. between Omaha and Portland. The- Fontenelle Investment Company buys, sells and exchanges anything. Phone Douglas 7150.—Adv. Visiting cards, 25c per hundred, Russell's Printery, Webster 1797. SHIPP'S Optical and Watch Shop Highest Quality Lowest Prices 518 S. 16th St., Opp. Rome Hotel Fall and Winter Woolens Await Your Selection. Your Patronage Appreciated. TAILOR BECK 1512½ Dodge Street. OMAHA PRINTING COMPANY THE OFFICE SUPPLY HOUSE Events and Persons In Which You Will Be More or Less Interested. News for This Department Must Be Received by Wednesday Night. Ls naan ln Uniesncineiaeec ennai inpgnetaainiaseialatianninlatalentaesnlaininn Mrs. J. R. Harrison, who has Been Mrs. Allan Jones returned Saturd away visiting for the past ten days; from a pleasant two weeks’ visit in Missouri and Kansas, has returned | Kansas City, Kas., Kansas City a home very sick. Excelsior Springs, Mo. While in Kz od sas City, Kas., Mrs. Jones was t Mrs. Mary Randall, of Sedalia, Mo.,| guest of Mrs. John Hirtz, who has is visiting her son, Mr. M. H. Randall, | turned with her for a visit with r 2411 Burdette St. atives and friends in Omaha. Mr. and Mrs, ©. &. Vincent are yvis~ iting relatives in Missouri and Illinois. Mrs. Sam Walker, who has been on the sick list, is able to be out again. For Rent—Cheap to a small fam- ily or two couples, four nice furnished housekeeping rooms. 1403 North 18th Street. Webster 4745. Mrs. Arnold Black left Wednesday morning for Chicago to join her hus- band. Miss Louise Goings, of Rapid City, So. Dak., returned to her home last Friday morning after a three weeks’ visit with Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Wade. Mrs. May Perkins and Mrs. William Gray have left for Topeka, Kans., to visit their sister, Mrs. Johnny Comer. For Rent—Furnished rooms in modern home. (steam heat). H. L. Anderson, 2914 Lake street. Mr. and Mrs. Spearlen Jones wish to thank their many friends for the beautiful presents received at their edding. Get your bedding plants, bulbs, vines, hanging baskets at Swanson— the Florist, 1410 North 18th St., Web- ster 4829.—Adv. Mrs. H. S. Smith and niece left Monday evening for Higginsville and other points in Missouri to visit rela- tives and friends. For Sale—Large base burner al- most new. Cheap. H. L. Anderson, 2914 Lake street. Mr. Gilbert Hawkins, aged 37, of Tenth and Paul streets, died August 18th. The funeral was held” Monday trom the residence of his brother, James H. Hawkins, 2921 Parker street. The Rev. W. F. Botts officiated, and Banks and Wilkes had charge of the uneral. Interment was in Forest Lawn. Charles Taylor, of 982 North 25th avenue, died Tuesday, August 22nd. The body was shipped to Jefferson City, Mo., by Banks and Wilkes for burial. Will build you a bungalow on a large lot close to school and car line for $100 cash and $15.00 monthly. Tel. Webster 5519.—Adv. Henry Oton, of 2325 South 16th street, died Monday at the County hospital. The funeral was held from Banks and Wilkes’ undertaking rooms Wednesday afternoon. The Rev. A. Wagner officiated. Interment was in Forest Lawn. Wanted—A middle aged woman with no children as housekeeper. For full information call Webster 3863 after 6 o’clock. Wee ie Oe Oak Ae 8. tae THE MONITOR —— ns | grerenerenenene fore or Less Interested. | $e Received by Wednesday Night. | Mrs. Allan Jones returned Saturday from a pleasant two weeks’ visit to Kansas City, Kas., Kansas City and Excelsior Springs, Mo. While in Kan- A sas City, Kas., Mrs. Jones was the guest of Mrs. John Hirtz, who has re- turned with her for a visit with rel- atives and friends in Omaha. AD. Mrs, J. D. Winfield and daughter and Mrs. C. H, Payton, of 3001 Bur- dette street, gave a luncheon last Friday in honor of Mrs. Beulah Sales, of Quincy, Ill. Covers were laid for eight. Miss Anthone Edwards, accom- panied by Mesdames Robert Sanford, Mary Brown and Miss Izora Brown, motored to Carroll, Ia., Wednesday to spend a fortnight. : Mrs. Mary Terrell and daughter, Arminta, of 2014 Paul street, returned last Saturday from a pleasant month’s visit in Chicago with Mr. Terrell, who .s employed there. List your furnished rooms and real estate for sale or rent with Fontenelle Investment Co., Phone Douglas 7150. —Adv. Mrs. Sylvester, an aged woman who has no relatives, has been taken into the N. W. C. A. home for old people on Pinkney street. A delightful musicale was given Thursday afternoon by Mrs. John Smith, complimentary to Mrs. F. A. Lindsay, of Xenia, Ohio, who is the guest of Mrs. H. A. Williams. For Sale—An almost new drop head Singer sewing machine and an up- right oven Carman gas range. Cheap. Call Red 7818, Mrs. H. A. Williams, of 2414 Binney street, entertained at a dancing party at her residence Tuesday night in honor of her guest, Mrs. F. A. Lind- say, of Xenia, Ohio. Mr. Roscoe Miller has been engaged as tenor soloist at the De Luxe danc- ‘ng academy which opens early in September. Our furnished rooms—homey, com- fy and desirable. Fontenelle Invest- ment Co., 220 South 18th. Phone Douglas 7150.—Adv. Miss Frances Shaw returned Sun- day of this week from Chicago where she was visiting friends. Miss Shaw was the guest of honor at many social functions. Thursday, Aug. 31 AT THE Alamo Hall, 24th and Grant Sts. BY ADAMS SAXAPHONE ORCHESTRA LSA a ES Mrs. T. Buford and Mr. Clarence Gordon will give a spe- cial number of fancy dances between 10:30 and 11:00, Mr. Roscoe Miller will also sing with the orchestra. Attractions alone are worth the price of admission. Prof. Robt. Herrington, Floor Manager. P. Adams, Director. Holland Harrold, Manager. REMEMBER THE DATE, THURSDAY, AUG. 31. ADMISSION 25c. Miss Lillian L. Ervin, of Keystone Park, West Benson, celebrated her birthday anniversary Saturday eve- ning, August 19th. She was the re- cipient of a number of beautiful pres- ents. A delightful evening was spent with musie and cards. An inviting menu was served to thirty-six guests. The out-of-town guests were: Mr. and Mrs. R. B, Dents and Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Crockett, of Memphis, Tenn. 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. Good locks and fastenings, strong corners and reinforced edges. Our prices are all you could possibly ask, and range— | $1.25, $1.75, $2.25, $3.50, $4.00, $5.00 and $6.00. We Like Small Repair Jobs. ‘Freling & Steinle “Omaha’s Best Baggage Build- ers” | 1803 Farnam QrOMOn OOOH Or On On Sn OOS OuGn On On Ou Ou OnOrOn OOO LAWN MOWERS SHARPENED Called for and Delivered Locksmith and Gun Repairer Electrie Bells, Bicycle and General Repairing We Will Open the Most Compli- cated Locks Phone Webster 4509 2420 Lake St. bite ttt OOO toro OrOon dete Ee BARBER SHOP, SOFT DRID IN CON: Tel. Webster 5784 Eo een teenie Oc eae a oe ee Se ee a i ONS TE a eee ee Ame Rene RUPEES Sey Sr) > © oROREw ac Ae tm ieee eG 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 Seen 0 Otte d sont Ot Ort Or Gerri ObrPr Ort GG OBBnonOrutnbndnBnOntnou tr Outen Oirsntn detested GOOD GROCERIES ALWAYS C. P. WESIN GROCERY CO. Also Fresh Fruits and Vegetables. 2005 Cuming St. Telephone Douglas 1098 Hats New Fall Styles Now Ready “2 WOLF’ S ee ee ee ee a Re YOUR SUNDAY DINNER Dinner served from 12 m. to 6 p. m, At 25¢ and 35c. HOME COOKING S.R. Jackson’s Lunch Room {2122 No. 24th St. Webster 7971 BO OOOO OOOO OOOO OOOO OOO $ret entrnenenenentn drt entnite dren eirgnbutu en entnt JOE LEWIS---TAXI New Easy Riding Seven-Passenger Car 3 P. M, to 11.55 Peoples Drug Store, Doug. 1446 12:05 A, M, to 5 A. M. Midway, Doug. 1491 or 3459 5 A M. to 3 P. M. Residence, Web. 7661 Di ail it ia tia elle ee i . eee ~ J. JOHNSON, Prop. } Douglas 4122-2405 Cuming St. 5 wae ee Our Women and Children Conducted by Lucille Skaggs Edwards. "BAD LITTLE BOY." "Bad little boy" if in school he just wriggled; "Bad little boy" if he looked off his book; "Bad little boy" if he whispered or giggled; "Bad little boy" if his memory for-sook. "Bad little boy" just for once oversleeping; "Bad little boy" if he made sister cry. "Bad little boy" just for running and leaping; "Bad little boy" just for asking, "well why?" "Bad little boy" if his fingers were sticky; "Bad little boy" if he tracked in the dust; "Bad little boy" if he spotted his dickey; "Bad little boy" if his hair would get mussed. "Bad little boy" if he talked a bit wildish; "Bad little boy" of he laughed, sang or danced; "Bad little boy" at each act that was childish; "Bad little boy" if he shouted or pranced. "Bad little boy!" All the time it was shaming him. "Bad little boy!" It was all that he heard. If he grew up a failure, well, who would be blaming him? He took all the grown-ups, at least, at their word. The Creighton Courier, in an editorial on "Vacation" concludes as follows: Even a superficial glance at the people about us shows that the vast majority never have any vacation at all, and in active life he is indeed a rare bird who can get a month for rest and recreation. What shall we think, therefore, of the student who contends that he is so tired, after his year's labor, that he must have three or four months of complete liberty from intellectual effort, if he is to do himself justice when classes reassemble? Verily, if we believed him, and had any thought of cause and effect, we might well expect that, on his return to school, he would stand in awe of the new-found radiance emanating from his colossal mental machinery. But, fortunately, we do not believe him, nor does he believe that his mental equipment has suffered such ser- Y 6 VACATION. ious impairment that it must needs lie idle for the long summer. The truth is, if he had worked faithfully, he may be tired, and need some rest, but he is in no need of complete escape from the use of his mental faculties. And just in so far as he realizes this fact and acts upon it may he expect to return to his classes rejuvenated for the year's work. Idleness, no less than over-exertion, brings its own punishment; real success clings close to the happy mean. The mental worker must not let his machinery grow rusty from disuse, but must see to it that after a reasonable period of relaxation it is kept fit by use. As the poet has well said: "Absence of occupation is not rest. A mind quite vacant, is a mind distressed." Thought gathers around you the things you want. When you stop thinking of them they pass away. Thoughts are seeds, they produce after their kind. A little thought will shake off useless conditions. Think some fun into your daily life. Don't be too serious, it breeds disease germs just as anger and hate thoughts induce cancer, tumor and liver troubles. Start a hurricane of fun. Break loose in a thunder storm of mirth, it will clear the atmosphere under a roof, just as a thunder storm clears the air over the roof."—Dr. Croft. LINCOLN, NEB. Marguerite Williams, Agent 521 North 22nd Street. Mrs. A. Bedell and daughter have gone to Leavenworth, Kas., to visit. From there they will go to St. Louis, Mo., to spend a few days and on their return home they will stop over at St. Joseph, Mo. Mr. Fred Williams, of Kansas City, Kas., is in the city visiting his mother, Mrs. Florence Williams. Mrs. Blossom Williams, of this city, who has been living in Chicago for some time, has returned to visit her son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Monroe Williams. Miss Bernice Hawkins recently gave a surprise party for her sister, Mrs. James Murray. All had a nice time. Mrs. Lester has returned home after spending the summer in Denver. She was accompanied home by her sister, Miss Marion Hemphill. Mrs. James Murray left for her home after spending several weeks with friends and relatives. Miss Madeline Roberts, of Omaha, is the guest of Mrs. Al Taylor. Miss Christeal Westerfield delightfully entertained in honor of the out-of-town guests the Misses Madeline Roberts, of Omaha; Odessa Killiman, of Chillicothe, Mo.; Mrs. James R. Murray, of St. Paul; and Mrs. Harry Barnett, of Denver. The evening was enjoyed by all. Each one departed declaring Miss Westerfield an ideal entertainer. Mrs. Mayme Giperson has gone to visit friends in Kansas City, Mo. BUYS AUTOMOBILE. Mr. Isreal M. Gershater, proprietor of the Belmont Laundry and a staunch friend of The Monitor, has purchased a Ford automobile to take care of his growing laundry business. Mr. Gershater has secured several subscribers for The Monitor and we are therefore pleased to note his growing prosperity in the laundry business. One good turn deserves another. THE MONITOR Farms, Ranches andCity Property for Sale and Exchange. To rent, sell buy or exchange Real Estate see or call Morgan 912 North 20th St., Omaha. Phone Douglas 3479. Good Cleaning Ladies and Gents Garments Cleaned Pressed, Dyed and Repaired at REASONABLE PRICES Hats Cleaned and Re-Blocked Work Called for and Delivered Omaha Dress Club Doug. 3660 2225 Cuming St. All Work Guaranteed IMPERIAL DYE & CLEANING WORKS Dry Cleaners, Garment and Fancy Dyers Phone Tyler 1022 1516 Vinton St. GEO. F. KRAUSE, Prop. TAKE YOUR MEALS AT THE VENDOME The Best Place in the City A. Marshall, Prop. 1210 Dodge Street Open 6:30 a. m. to 9 p. m. V. F. KUNCL MEAT MARKET The Oldest Market in the City Tel. Doug. 1198 1244 S. 13th St. CORECT MANICURING MRS. LILLIAN TAYLOR JENKINS' SHOP 1313 Dodge St. Phone Red 3357 Will answer out of the shop calls for women customers. Hill-Williams Drug Co. PURE DRUGS AND TOILET ARTICLES Free Delivery Tyler 160 2402 Cuming St. 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 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. THE NEW WONDER Electric Pressing Oil Wash the hair with toilet soap, apply Growing Oil to the scalp and Pressing Oil on hair and then use pressing irons. Compounded by MRS. D. LYONS 8 Blain St., Kansas City, Kan. Agents Wanted. PATTON HOTEL AND CAFE N. A. Patton, Proprietor 1014-1016-1018 South 11th St. Telephone Douglas 4445 62 MODERN AND NEATLY FURNISHED ROOMS Start Saving Now One Dollar will open an account in the Savings Department of the United States Nat'l Bank 16th and Farnam Streets GET ONE OF OUR POCKET SAVINGS BANKS Ten Cents Added to Your First Deposit of $3.00. AMERICAN STATE BANK 18th and Farnam. $1.00 Opens a Saving Account. Harding's THE CREAM OF ALL ICE CREAMS SMOKE Te Be Ce THE BEST 5c CIGAR WATERS BARNHART PRINTING CO ОМАНА Phone Doug. 2190 524 S. 13th St. More Sickness and Accident Insurance for Less Money Old line protection. No assessments. No medical examination. Everything guaranteed. GET ACQUAINTED WITH LUKE A. HUGHES. Continental Casualty Co. 334 Brandeis Theater Bldg. Douglas 3726. Science Notes BY WILLIAM G. HAYNES. THE ART OF KEEPING COOL. SOONG, SUR Sta Ore, eet, (ee See eee eee t theus or some simple savage who hac nothing better to do than to rub sticks together discovered the means 01 keeping warm in cool weather. It i: only recently that mankind has dis: covered the mearis of keeping cool ir in warm weather, and America has been the chief contributor to this the latest of the fine arts. The Ameri- can systen\ of internal refrigeratior by the use of iced drinks and _ ice cream, and the American system of atmospheric circulation by the use of the electric fan, have made it possible to be comfortable in summer just as the American stove and steam heating systems have made it possible to heat a whole house comfortably in winter The Englishman still sticks to his in: effectual fireplace in the north anc his ineffectual punka in the south but the American method of regulat: ing temperature are gradually making their way around the world. The principle of these heat-reducing devices is simple although the means of applying it are various. The hu- man body has to be kept pretty closely to a fixed temperature, 98.6 degrees Farenheit. A few degrees above 01 below means disease and death in the long run. Now the human body, like all other machines, has to have a con. tinuous stream of energy running through it in order to keep going. We take in this energy in the form of focd and oxygen and we expel it for the most part in the form of heat. The first part of the process, the income of energy, we are fully conscious of. We get quite cross if we do not get our ‘food on time, and we get quite excited if any one shuts off our wind But the second part of the process, the outgo of energy, proceeds so easily that we do not have to worry about 1 except when the weather is cold and we lose heat too fast, or when the weather is hot and we lose heat toc slowly. Heat flows from a hot place to : cold place just as water flows from 2 high place to a low place, and like water it flows the faster the greate1 the difference between the two levels So as the temperature of the ail climbs toward 98 degrees the radia- tion of heat from the skin slows up and when it passes that point the heat flows in instead of out. If the mil race is dammed up until the water is as high as it is in the pond the whee! stops running. We have to get rid 0! our waste heat, a hundred calories o1 more an hour, and if we cannot rur it off by radiation we must use some other means. The other means is evaporation That takes up a lot of heat. Put a pint of ice water over a stove and sec how much it takes to drive it all of in the form of steam. If you drink the pint of ice water and let it evapo- rate it takes just about the same amount of heat away from you as it did from the fire. And it does not take long to dispose of a pint of water in this way when the weather is such as we are having now. But here again we run up against another difficulty. Suppose the ail has all the water it can take up. Ther THE MONITOR vill rise from “blood heat” to “fever reat” and above until we perish like chose poor things in the Black Hole of Caleutta. They did not die from zarbonie acid poisoning, as we used to be told. Probably there was oxygen enough to go around in their prison. They just boiled over because they could not run off their surplus heat. Fortunately for us these two conui- tions rarely occur, so we usually can get relief in one way or the other. As the temperature of the air rises it can take up more moisture, so it is rarely saturated when it is hot. A person can stand 110 or 120 degrees in an Arizona desert where the air is dry if he can get water enough to keep his steam up. But down here on the sea- coast where the air may get all the water it can hold from sea or rain, we feel very uncomfirtable when the mercury goes over 85 degrees. A man is as cool as he feels, and a thermometer cannot tell him that. A wet bulb thermometer is better be- cause a man is constructed more like a wet bulb thermometer than like a dry bulb thermometer. The new Kata thermometer, which combines the wet and dry bulb, is better than either, but more bothersome to handle. What we want to measure is not how much heat we have, but how fast we are losing it. Heat is like money; to be happy we must spend it at the proper rate. The miser is miserable. One other point is to be noticed and that is one the importance of which has only recently been realized. The air with which we are concerned is not the air of the meteorological sta- tion or even the air of the room we are in, Sut the air that touches us. Now air that stays in contact with the skin tends to become like the skin, that is, to assume the body temperature and to become saturated with moisture. When it gets in that condition we are plunged into a Black Hole of Calcutta all our own. We can only get out of it by removing the layer of stagnant air that covers the skin. If no kind breeze will do this for us we can fan ourselves or let electricity do it for us. It has been found by the elabo- rate series of experiment on ventila- tion carried on in the last few years that the circulation of the air is the most important factor in the art of keeping cool. People confined in a room can stand an astonishing amount of carbon dioxide and a high degree of temperature and humidity if the air is kept in circulation. What we call “bad air” is mostly stagnant air.—The Independent. Mrs. H. Buford and Mr. Gordon will give a number of fancy dances it the Novelty Ball, to be given Thurs- day, August 31, at the Alamo Hall by Adams’ Saxaphone Orchestra. Adams’ Orchestra will also play at Riverview Park September 3. Mr. Roscoe Mil- ler will sing. The four-months old infant of Mr. and Mrs. H. Carroll of 2526 Lake street, died Tuesday morning and was buried from the parlors of the West- ern Undertaking Company Wednes- day. PROBATE NOTICE In the matter of the estate of John Grant Pegg, deceased. Notice is hereby given: that the creditors of said deceased will meet the administratrix of said estate, be- fore me, County Judge of Douglas County, Nebraska, at the County Court Room, in said County, on the 10th day of October, 1916, and on the 10th day of March, 1917, at 9 o’clock a. m., each day, for the purpose of presenting their claims for examina- tion, adjustment and allowance. Six months are allowed for the creditors to present their claims, from the 9th day of September, 1916. BRYCE CRAWFORD, 59-61 County Judge. : Modern furnished rooms for rent, $1.50 and up. Miss Hayes, 1826 No. 28rd St. Webster 5639. 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. 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 confine- ment cases. Call Harney 4682, Mrs. Mamie Jasper, 2813 Cuming street. FOR SALE—MISCELLANEOUS. FOR SALE—A good steel range, $12 takes it. Phone Webster 1713. J. A. Edhoim E. W. Sherman 24th, Near Lake Street Phone Webster 130 THE NEW WONDER Makes the Hair Soft and Straight Directions—Wash the hair ev- ery 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. 6-0 0-20-0200 OOO OOOO OOOO OOO OG 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 | iia lili a aa Sg ge a ete | FOR QUALITY GROCERIES AND MEATS Try Us BEE HIVE GROCERY $ 16th and Cuming Douglas 1084 | 888 t Ori O itn OH Otto nO OOOO POH OOo e Oem eeH Ort eHg MORRIS YOST | The Vinton Street Jeweler { 1717 VINTON STREET : EXPERT WATCH REPAIRING | boner en enero ene Oir 0-00 Oitr tinier tin tertentred ee Orrie S. Hulse C. H. T. Riepen Harney 595 Harney 5564 HULSE & RIEPEN Funeral Directors Doug. 1226 701 So, 16th St. 7 Is Almost Here Off with the old, and on with the new! Months in advance of demand we must provide for your needs. We are all ready with new stocxs and receive fresh arrivals daily— whether by the yard or ready-to- wear. A safe place to trade at is Kilpatrick ilpatrick & Co. ASK FOR AND GET SKINNER'S THE HIGHEST QUALITY 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 1316 North 24th Street Webster 46 Prompt Delivery “a ici i a a he aa a ee SO ee ee eT ee ee a an ee ee | ASK YOUR GROCER FOR ‘Tip Top Bread { Best Bread Made Peter trien enone etree senenrerenenererenenrenentuf Phone Douglas 1652 W. J. CATTIN CO. PLUMBING AND STEAM FITTING 910 No. 24th St. Omaha, Neb. bene-0n 0009 on On 0in8-st 80 Ontritr Our du8s ana EDN a Red 1424 Will L. Hetherington i Violinist t Instructor at Bellevue College ? Asst. of Henry Cox } Studio Patterson Blk, }YOUR PATRONAGE IS SOLIC- ITED BY THE BELMONT LAUNDRY | QUALITY AND SERVICE Call Webster 6900 I, M. Gershater, Proprietor 2314 Charles Street. : 05000001: OOOO OO OOOO E EMERSON LAUNDRY F. S. MOREY, Proprietor 1303-05 North 24th Street Phone Webster 820 ischial biniincinnalschincheaeiciiseiaiia “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 8 EVENTS AND PERSONS Mr. John Bell left the first part of last week on a short business trip to Grand Island, Neb. Miss Viola Penn left last Saturday night for Chicago where she intends to spend the winter. Mr. Robert Murray left Monday on a short business trip to Kansas City, Kas. Miss Margaret Smith is very ill at St. Joseph's hospital. Mr. Maceo Pinkard left Monday evening for New York City and other eastern points. He will remain about two weeks. Mrs. A. G. Edwards and her infant daughter, Marjorie, are visiting friends in Glasgow, Mo. They will remain about three weeks. Our telephone number is Webster 4243. The Junior Stewardesses of St. John's A. M. E. Church, Mrs. Eliza Turner, Mrs. Mattie Jackson, Mrs. L. Strather and Mrs. E. Harper beautifully dressed the altar in pure white drapery, and with the individual sacrament set presented by the Willing Workers' Club, added much to the beauty and solemnity of the sacramental service which was largely attended on Sunday morning. The First Regimental Band K. of P. will play at Riverview Park Sunday. Two Omaha compositions will be played, "A Rose is Like You Dear" by Lansberg, and "Memories" by Bovee and Morris. The closing number will be "America." Mr. Desdunes will urge the people to gather about the platform and sing this number Miss Ivy Ray gave a party Friday afternoon at the residence of her far in honor of little Miss Mabel Peoples. Mrs. Maude Ray is attending the grand session of the Daughters of Bethel at Leavenworth, Kan. Rev. J. C. C. Owens has returned to Kansas City, Kan., after conducting a successful quarterly meeting and quarterly conference at St. John's A. M. E. Church. A large number of additions were made to the Church this quarter, and there has been a great increase in the financial department of the Church. GRAND LODGE OF U. B. F.'S AND S. M. T.'S DRAWS MANY TO COLUMBIA Columbia, Mo., Aug. 25.—About 1,200 delegates and 6,000 visitors attended the Grand Lodge of the U. B. F.'s and S. M. T.'s, which convened here August 14 to 19. Mr. J. H. Williams, of Kansas City, was re-elected Grand Master; Mrs. Jenny Bolden, Grand Princess; and Mrs. Jenny Buckner, Most Excellent Grand Queen. Eight hundred attended the banquet held Tuesday evening at Columbia Hall. The Grand Installation of the Grand Lodge, Grand Temple and Grand Royal House was held Friday evening. The officers were installed by Capt. C. H. Tan'y, of St. Louis the oldest living U. B. F. Mr. H. A. Chiles was promoted from Grand Left Supporter to Grand Senior Marshall. Mrs. L. B. Burton was re-elected Grand Joshua in the Grand Temple, and Mrs. Anna B. Jones was appointed on the sick committee. The next session will be held at Lexington, Mo. THE MONITOR REPORT OF THE TRUSTEE DEPARTMENT OF ST. JOHN'S A. M. E. CHURCH, AUG. 21. Cash raised up to date.....$5 758.01 Indebtedness Oct., 1912 ..... 4,333.08 Paid Out. Current expenses ..... 2,700.00 Jno. Harte, note and interest. 345.45 Mrs. Payne, note and interest 922.47 Int. on Wead 1st mortgage loan ..... 720.00 Other loans ..... 190.00 Windows ..... 76.75 Gas fixtures ..... 62.50 Freight charges, household goods, Rev. W. T. Osborne 62.00 Repairs ..... 150.00 Toilet for ladies ..... 49.95 Water rent and meter ..... 57.22 Insurance ..... 201.00 Supplies, labor, etc. ..... 88.70 Commission on loan ..... 30.00 Total ..... $5,608.64 Furnishing parsonage ..... 150.00 $5,758.64 Trustee report compiled by J. C. PARKER, Secy. The ladies of the Church will give a free public recital and reception Friday evening, September 1st, complimentary to Mrs. W. T. Osborne, in appreciation of her splendid work for our Church and for others. She has helped over 100 women and girls get places to work. A program consisting of piano, violin and vocal solos, duets and recitations and papers and addresses will be rendered and refreshments served. All friends are cordially invited to come and share with us in giving the flowers while she is here. Mrs. Martha Jackson, Chairman. Usher Committee. Mrs. Evelyn Ray. Mrs. Myrtle Moore. Mrs. Alice Sheerwood. Mrs. Ethel Morris. Mrs. Gertrude Rafferty. Mrs. Cora Davis. Some of the persons who will appear on the program are Mesdames Martha Smith, Maude Ray, Eliza Turner, Ida Baker, F. J. McCullough, Helen Fields, Jessie Moss, Alice Sheerwood, L. P. Robinett, Misses Pearl Ray, Ozelia Dunning, Otis Watson, Darlene Duvall and Birtie McRoy. Messrs. Kitchen, Winn, Gray, Thomas, Lawyer H. J. Pinkett and Robert H. Lee. The 35th Grand Session of District Grand Lodge No. 8 of Missouri and the 19th Grand Session of District Grand Household of Ruth No. 15 were held August 1st to 4th, 1916, at Hannibal, Mo. It will go on record as one of the grandest affairs ever witnessed by the District. The District was so well pleased with the present Grand Officers and their work that the whole staff of officers were re-elected. The grand street parade took place August 4th and also drills were participated in by teams from St. Louis, Mo., Topeka, Kansas City, Kas, and Kansas City, Mo. Mrs. R. Workcuff left Thursday for St. Paul, Minn., for an indefinite stay. Entertaining Committee Mrs. Kate Wilson. Mrs. Lulu Rountree. Mrs. Annie Burton. Mrs. Eliza Turner. Mrs. Jessie Moss. Mrs. Eva Walker. Mrs. Maud Ray. Mrs. Georgia Mounts. Mrs. Myrtle Metcalfe. Mrs. Mattie Jackson. THE G. U. O. OF O. F. The Business Business Enterprises Conducted Grow by Y 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. 4379, 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 Horse Drawn Hearses Open 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 W M J. SWO PHONE D Theo. B. Russell Robt. H. Lee The Russell-Lee Realty Co. REAL ESTATE, RENTALS, LOANS AND INSURANCE Tel. Webster 1797 2526 Lake St. J. E. WAGEN Fresh and Smoked Meats We dress our own Poultry Doug. 1602 2215 Cuming St. "THE OLD RELIABLE" Metz Beer WM J. SWOBODA RETAIL DEALER PHONE DOUGLAS 222. OMAHA.NEB. 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 We recommend the 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 H. LAZARUS 9 years in the same block 2019 Cuming St. Red 2395 Work called for and delivered C. H. MARQUARDT 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.