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THE MONITOR A National Weekly Newspaper Devoted to the Interests Americans of Nebraska and the Northwc Colored Firemen Are Entirely Exonerated Verdict of Prejudiced or Incompetent Coroner's Jury Reversed. Commissioner Butler Indignant. Council Passes Resolution. $1.50 a Year. 5c a Copy Colored Firemen Entire Verdict of Prejudiced or In Reversed. Commissi Council Pass Either moved by prejudice or controlled by invincible ignorance, a coroner's jury on September 16 rendered a verdict censuring Fire Company No. 11, stationed at Thirtieth and Spaulding streets for negligence in rescuing Mrs. Hulda Malmberg from her burning home at 3047 Evans street. The verdict in effect charged these brave firemen with manslaughter through cowardice, an aspersion that has never been placed upon Omaha firemen, who have frequently hazarded their lives. A rigid investigation was demanded by the authorities. Monday an exhaustive hearing was held before the city commission with the result that the company was absolutely exonerated of any blame or neglect in their duties in connection with the fire which resulted in Mrs. Malmberg's death. The same witnesses who testified at the inquest testified before the commissioi. Mrs. Minnie T. Wiggs, 3230 Evans street, who was quoted in the newspapers as having said that the Colored firemen had not done their duty, told the commission that she had been misquoted, while the testimony of Arnfeldt Peterson was also far different from that credited to him following the inquest. Upon hearing the evidence, Commissioner Butler tried to find some way to call the coroner's jury to account for its verdict, but was advised by Assistant City Attorney TePoel that that could not legally be done. Commissioner Hummel moved that the city attorney be instructed to draw up a resolution exonerating Company No. 11, which motion was seconded and passed. Commissioners Kugei and Jardine asked the reporters to see to it that their papers give as much prominence to the exoneration as they did to the jury's verdict. This the Bee and the World-Herald did, but the Daily News, Omaha's joke sheet and near newspaper, which yelped at the coroner's jury's verdict, remained as dumb as an oyster packed in three feet of ice. Hose Company No. 11 is composed of the following members: Fred Vaverka, senior captain, who has been in service twenty-one years; Daniel O'Connor, junior captain, in service fourteen years; Woodson Porter, driver, seventeen years; James Greer, eleven years; Clarence C. Trent and Edward Turner, ten years; Frank Stewart, seven years; William and Alonzo Jackson, five years; and Harry B. Lewis, three years. The captains are white. Ten Are Daily Exonerated Competent Coroner's Jury Butler Indignant. Resolution. At the time of the fire the men on duty who responded and did their duty were Captain O'Connor, Messrs. Porter, Greer, Trent and William Jackson. whatsoever as to your fire. CITY OF Council Omaha, Nebraska Resolved: Whereas, the veteran's Jury rendered hearing relative to Carl Malmberg in death might have biond of duty on the bers of Fire Company Omaha Fire Department. Whereas, this conition introduced by The following communication and resolutions are self-explanatory and will be read with interest: Omaha, September 26, 1916. Captain Fred Vaverka, and Captain Daniel O'Connor, and Members of Hose Co. No. 11. You will find herewith copy of Resolution which was passed today by the City Council relative to investigation of fire at 3047 Evans street. The findings of the Council exonorate you completely from any blame THE VALUE OF COL Have you ever thought before o among Colored people as a class? If fertile field of advertising that you h THE VALUE OF COLORED ADVERTISING Have you ever thought before of the monetary value of advertising among Colored people as a class? If not, permit us to open your eyes to a fertile field of advertising that you have too long neglected. Thousands of Colored men in this city and country are waiters and every waiter is a salesman. In hotels and on dining cars 99 per cent of guests are open to suggestions as to what they shall eat and drink. Some of us have been waiters and we know. Whenever the Domino Sugar man gets on a dining car he slips each waiter a dollar and whispers, "Heavy on the sugar, boy; heavy on the sugar." Why? Because he knows that the waiter is a business maker. We can say it without one word of exaggeration that the Colored waiters of the United States sell more of certain lines of foodstuffs than any single method of advertising extant. The Colored caterer is also a most important factor. His trade is followed among the wealthy and he has all to say as to what his guests shall eat. The Colored paper means more to him than any other publication outside of his cook books and trade periodicals. Isn't he a very important man to reach? The Colored club steward is another man to consider. In nearly every city of size the Colored steward is a fixture. The stewards of commercial and social clubs with their thousands of members are of value to the merchant. A steward would sooner patronize a firm who is willing to advertise with his people than go elsewhere when prices are the same. Isn't it logical? Then there is the Colored cook who does practically all the choosing for the family table. The mistress may not care whether Bing's Beans or Pape's Pickles are bought, but the Colored cook is going to ask for the brand advertised in the race paper which he or she reads. Another class to be reckoned with is the servant class. In the matter of buying and favoring one brand of goods to another, or one dealer to another, their power of suggestion is a value to be reckoned with. They, too, are reached by the Colored weekly. And lastly, but not least, come the Colored people themselves. Whatever may be their faults and their virtues, three things are certain: Colored people will eat, dress and furnish their homes. The ten thousand readers of The Monitor spend millions of dollars annually for merchandise of all kinds and they are fast realizing that the firm that advertises in their race paper is more courteous, more obliging and more anxious for their business than the firm that doesn't. THAT IS WHY WE SAY THAT COLORED ADVERTISING PAYS— Think it over. Colored advertising pays better than any kind of class advertising on earth because there are more of that class and because they are placed in a position to be of value to the advertiser. Gentlemen: whatsoever as to your conduct at said fire. CITY OF OMAHA Council Chamber Omaha, Neb., Sept. 25, 1916. Resolved: Whereas, the verdict of the Coroner's Jury rendered pursuant to the hearing relative to the death of Mrs. Carl Malmberg intimated that said death might have been due to dereliction of duty on the part of the members of Fire Company No. 11, of the Omaha Fire Department, and. Whereas, this council upon resolution introduced by the Superintendent of Fire Protection and Water Supply set down the matter of investigating the conduct of the said fire company in said case for 2 o'clock p. m. on September 25, 1916, and, Whereas, said matter came on for hearing at said time in the council chamber, and all of the witnesses who testified at the coroner's jury excepting one, O. G. Carter, personally appeared and testified before this body and the council being advised in the premises, finds: That said Fire Company No. 11 was not guilty of dereliction of duty and not subject to censure for their conduct in the matter of extinguishing (Continuel on Page 8) Respectfully, C. H. Withnell. Vol. II. No.14 (Whole No.66) Vey and Mandingo Tribes of Africa Men Have Smaller Hands Than American Women and are Proud of Their White Teeth. MOHAMMEDANS IN RELIGION Polygamists and Acquire Their Wives by Purchase. Guy Robbins Continues Articles on Liberia. A stranger will find much of interest among the Vey and Mandingo tribes of Liberia. They differ a great deal from their neighbors, the Krus. They are neat and clean, very proud, and give one a very favorable impression at first sight. They are of medium height with well proportioned bodies. They have regular features and velvety brown skins. Their hair is black and thick. They comb it and braid it until it looks very well. Their hands and feet are small which indicates that they do very little work. The average man has even smaller hands than the average woman of America. As is the case with all of the natives which I came across, they have very pretty rows of even white teeth. The men dress similar to the Turk. They wear a loose pair of pantaloons suspended from the waist, a long shirt extending nearly to the knees and sometimes longer. With a fez on his head and an English walking stick in his hand he feels dressed up-to-date. What Women Wear. The women wear a one or two piece frock, without pins, buttons or anything to take their place. They drape a long cloth around them and knot it in such a way that it will stay in place and seldom needs adjusting. These cloths or clothes fit rather tight but not any more so than some of the dresses the women of America wear. Their head-dress is very similar to the dress with the exception that it is smaller. It is wound around the head forming a kind of turban. This head-dress tells whether the wearer is single or married. When the turban is knotted on the side the woman has never been married, and if the knot is in front she is or has been. They Are Mohammedans. Religiously, these people are Mohammedans. Native priests from Northern Africa come and live among them and teach them to read the Koran which some of them do readily. The Koran is printed in Arabic and it is common to find people who can both read and write Arabic. They call it "learning book" and are very proud to be able to read and write. Nearly all the children like to go to school, but although the most of the schools in Liberia are Mission schools the children generally hold to the religion of their parents. (Continued on third page) General Race News 2 RE-ELECTED TO STATE LEGISLATURE Chicago, Ill.—Although absent with his regiment down on the Mexican border, Major Robert R. Jackson was re-elected to the State Legislature by a large majority on Wednesday, September 13. Major Jackson was endorsed by the Municipal Voters' League. B. H. Lucas was the only other Colored man elected, as S. B. Turner of the Illinois Idea was defeated. Colonel Franklin A. Dennison, commanding the Eighth Illinois Regiment, now on the border, was defeated for municipal judge. He was handicapped by his absence. NEW CUSTOMS OFFICER NAMED FOR LIBERIA Baltimore, Md.—H. F. Worley, who was named by the President as general receiver of customs for the Republic of Liberia, to succeed Reed Page Clarke, resigned, qualified September 11 at the office of Dr. Ernest Lyon, Liberian consul general, Dr. Lyon signing the commission for the Liberian government. Mr. Worley left September 15 for Monrovia, via Havana, Cuba. The position pays $5,000 per year, with transportation, house, medical attendance and two months furlough each year. BISHOP BECKETT GOES New York-Announcement is made by the recently elected Bishop W. W. Beckett of the A. M. E. Church, that he will sail from New York on October 14 for his field of duty at Cape Town, South Africa. He will sail on the American Line steamship St. Louis, going to Liverpool and London. He will take steamer from England direct to Cape Town. BLEASE DEFEATED IN SOUTH CALIFORNIA Columbia, S. C.—After a hard and bitter fight, ex-Governor Coleman L. Blease was deefated in his effort to regain the gubernatorial chair, when in the primary held Tuesday, September 12, Governor Manning received a majority of nearly five thousand votes. More than 133,000 votes were cast. ANTI-LYNCHING FUND COMPLETED New Yor, September 22.—The Anti-Lynching fund of $10,000 that the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People started several months ago has been completed. It will be used in ferreting out lynchings and trying to create sentiment against mob-law. Moorfield W. Storey and James W. Peabody of Boston each gave $1,000 to ward the fund. BURIED WITH HONORS Boston-James H. Townsend, of this city, the Colored fireman of the armored cruiser Memphis, who was killed at his post when the Memphis was overwhelmed by a tidal wave in San Domingo harbor recently, was buried in Arlington Cemetery with full honors. THE MONITOR. Race News WHITE SOLDIERS OBJECT TO COLORED JUDGES San Antonio, Texas.—A protest from enlisted men is to be filed with the War Department against the trial of white soldiers by the general court-martial, organized at Fort Sam Houston, because four Negro officers are members of the court, it was announced here September 15. Two captains and two first lieutenants of the Eighth Illinois National Guard are included in the personnel of the 12 officers of the court. The formal complaint alleges it is the first time white soldiers have been compelled to stand trial before a court including in its membership Negro officers. MEMORIAL TO MRS. STOWE Jacksonville, Fla.—A beautiful memorial window has been placed in the Church of Our Savior, at Mandarin, and dedicated to Harriett Beecher Stowe and Professor Calvin E. Stowe. Among those giving subscriptions toward the memorial to the author of Uncle Tom's Cabin were several Colored people. Whites residing here have started a movement to place a window for Thomas Dixon, author of books aimed at the Negro. They want Dixon clad as a night-rider in the Ku-Klux Klan, a striking contrast to the Stowe memorial. Philadelphia, Pa.—I. Redesky, manager of the shirt waist factory at the northwest corner of 22d street and Ridge avenue, declares that his experiment of hiring Colored girls has proven eminently satisfactory. The factory is running on full time, with an average output of from 300 to 400 dozen per week. During August the manager gave the girls two ice cream receptions and one watermelon feast. Visitors are always welcome to inspect the factory. Tuskegee Institute, Ala.—Tuskegee Institute entered into its new scholastic year Tuesday under most favorable conditions and with a new principal, Dr. Robert R. Moton, who was unanimously chosen by the Board of Trustees to fill the place made vacant by the death of Dr. Booker T. Washington. This year's enrollment is large, and every indication points to a successful year. WILL SUPPORT HUGHES. New York, Sept. 29.—Ralph E. Langston, formerly chairman of the executive committee of the Colored Democratic Organization of New York State announced recently that he would vote the entire Republican ticket. He said he was opposed to Wilson because of the Administration's defense of the race segregation policy in the Federal Departments at Washington. Atlantic City, N. J., Sept 14.—The annual excursion of the Colored people from nearby points was given last Thursday, several thousand coming. The daily papers here commended the crowd on its orderliness. TUSKEGEE INSTITUTE COMMENDED FOR The Monitor's Cl Give Our Advertisers You The Monitor's Classified Columns Give Our Advertisers Your Trade--They Deserve It THE LAKE BAKERY Choicest Cake, Bread and Pastry Webster 3387 2504 North 24th St. F. WILBERGS The Best in Bakery Goods Webster 673 24th and Parker Sts. DRESHER BROS. Cleaners, Dyers, Hatters, Furriers Tyler 345 2211-17 Farnam St. OMAHA DRESS CLUB We Take Pride in Giving Satisfaction Douglas 3660 2225 Cuming St. COAL I. ABRAHAMSON Coal, Kindling, Hay and Feed Prompt Delivery Webster 46 1316 North 24th St. GOODELL & CO. COAL Phone Web. 344 30th and Pinkney. J. T. BEATTY All Kinds of Coal Webster 1868 1627 No. 24th St. S. KATLEMAN All Kinds of Feed and Coal. Your Old Neighbor and Friend. Doug. 6620 2560 Cuming St. DRY GOODS AND NOTIONS J. LEWIS Valuable Coupons Free With All Purchases of Shoes, Ladies and Gents Furnishings. Webster 3103 2503 No. 24th St. JOHN A. JENSEN Ladies and Gents' Furnishings, Boots and Shoes 2220 Cuming St. ELECTRIC CONTRACTING HOUCK ELECTRICAL CO. Electric Light and Power Contracting Harney 4600 2629 Cuming St. GROCERIES AND MEATS MRS. LENA WOODRUFF Best of Everything in Meats and Groceries. Colfax 70 and 71 3702 No. 30th St. BERNSTEIN & COHN Fine Fruits and Fresh Vegetables. Webster 1788 2501 No. 24th St. M. R. COHN If You Don't Trade at Our Store, We Both Lose. Harney 2560 2706 Cuming St. AUG. ANDERSON The Best Goods at Right Prices Web. 2274 24th and Clark Sts. THE PEOPLE'S MARKET The Store of the Low Cost of Living Douglas 1530 2311-13 Cuming St. JOE MARGULES Where a Little Money Goes a Long Ways. Webster 4378 24th and Caldwell J. BERKOWITZ Where Trading is Worth While. Webster 850 24th and Charles HARDWARE J. F. McLANE Paints, Window Glass, Oils Webster 3516 24th and Lake Sts. JEWELRY—WATCH REPAIRING E. R. SMISOR Anything in the Jewelry Line Webster 4915 2505 North 24th St. BAKERIES COAL S. LEWIS Just in Time to Get Watches and Jewelry While the Sale is on. 1707 North 24th Street. LOANS DAVID B. GROSS Offers Watches, Diamonds, Clothing and Jewelry at One-third off. Red 6081 410 No. 16th St. MEAT MARKETS HENRY SCHNAUBER Best of Everything in the Meat Line Webster 6564 1306 No. 24th St. MILLINERY NORTH SIDE MILLINERY Latest Styles at Reasonable Prices. Webster 1692 24th and Franklin NEW AND SECOND HAND FURNITURE S. GUTTMAN New and Second Hand Furniture We Treat You Right Douglas 3971 937-939 North 24th St. Two Stores CITY FURNITURE CO. LOYAL FURNITURE CO. Our Motto: A Square Deal. Doug. 4177 107 So. 14th St. Doug. 5831 223 No. 16th St. PAINTING AND PAPER HANGING O. S. WIEMER Wall Paper, Paints and Glass. Low Prices on Wall Paper. 2302 Cuming Street. Douglas 8753 Walnut 449 PLUMBERS YOUSEM AND NIBLOCK Best Plumbing and Reasonable Prices Harney 3383 2627 Cuming St. SHOEMAKERS ISAAC KIERKE Fine Shoe Repairing. 1206 Dodge Street. DOMESTIC SHOE REPAIRING First Class Work Guaranteed H. C. Hansen 2307 Cuming St. W. FONAROW Buy and Sell All Kinds of Second Hand Men's, Ladies' and Chil- dren's Shoes. 2001 North 24th Street. F. R. OSBORNE SHOE CO. Why Go Down Town and Pay More? Webster 1412 2506 North 24th St. TEA AND COFFEE HOMAN TEA AND COFFEE CO. We Roast Our Coffees Daily Webster 370 2508 No. 24th St. WINES AND LIQUORS WM. HOLM When You Want Fine Wines and Liquors 24th and Burdette Streets. WATERS BARNHART PRINTING CO ОМАНА Phone Doug. 2190 524 S. 13th St. --- (Continued From First Page) Being Mohammedans, of course they believe in having as many wives as they can afford. The men get their wives by purchase from the girl's parents and if she is not as represented the purchaser may return her and get his money back. All of the girls are sent into the country and trained for several months in the art of wifehood before they are put up for sale. That may be one reason why they don't need divorce courts. The men around Monrovia have from one to five wives. Further back in the country, where the chiefs have very large dominions, the chief, who is the big man of his tribe, has as many as twenty. The bigger the man the more wives he has, and the wealthier he is. Good House Servants. The Veys make very good house servants. This is about the only kind of work they will do. They feel too proud to touch a hoe or cut bush in the streets. They think this kind of work is only for slaves. They are preferred to the other tribes as house servants by the Europeans. Sometimes they are very unreliable especially if they want to go into the country to rest. They will go no matter what one says or offers to give them if they stay. The only thing to do is to get some one in their place for they will go away and leave their earnings uncollected if necessary. The big men of the tribes of course don't work. They have several wives to wait upon them and slaves to work for them. They get these slaves from the other tribes. The Veys are never slaves. These people are not bad masters. Being lazy themselves, they are easy on the slaves. The slaves raise a little rice for their masters, carry wood and do little personal services. If an important man comes to Monrovia he brings his slave to carry anything he is likely to purchase and to paddle his canoe. Commercially the slaves are little good to these people, except when they need money they can sell or pawn them. This seems to be the custom of the country and the Liberian Government does not interfere with the native customs unless it is absolutely necessary. COLORED CANADIAN TAKES OUT NATURALIZATION PAPERS George Albert Harris, a Colored Canadian, applied for naturalization papers in the district court Monday, renouncing his allegiance to King George V, ruler of Great Britain and Ireland and Emperor of India. According to his affidavit, he was born at Harrow, Ontario, November 29, 1885, and came to the United States from Walkerville, Ontario. He is a professional waiter and resides at 2620 Grant street. Some years ago George N. Johnson, another Colored Canadian, now a resident of Chicago, took out his naturalization papers. It is believed that these are the only two Colored men who have taken out naturalization papers in Douglas county, although there are several members of the race resident in Omaha who were born under the British flag. Mrs. L. Hendricks Bradford, of 3211 Pinkney street, gave a surprise birthday party on her daughters, Mattie and Millie Hendricks, September 21st. Forty-six beautiful presents were received and Mr. Bradford surprised them with a beautiful piano. Music was furnished by Miss McKinney. Twenty-five guests were present and had a delightful time. THE MONITOR. Bethel Baptist Church will use their new pool for the first time Sunday, October 1st. The baptismal services will be held at 3 p. m. On September 23d Mr. Wm. Mitchell, of 6617 South 27th street, sailed on the steamer Moliere for Argentine Republic, South America. We wish him a safe and beneficial trip. The ladies of Allen Chapel A. M. E. Church, gave a reception for their pastor, Rev. J. H. Nichols, Monday evening prior to his leaving for conference. Quite a number were in attendance, among them Rev. T. A. Taggart, of Bethel Baptist Church. Among those who took part in the program was Mr. Augustus Stewart, of 1215 Missouri avenue, who gave an excellent address which was well received. Mrs. Roxy Williams, of 5248 South 27th street, fell from the incline just west of the Q street viaduct Tuesday evening. She was on her way to see the production of Bert Williams on the north side. The incline at the point where she fell was about ten feet and it is remarkable that she was not seriously hurt, but fortunately for her she was only bruised about the arms and legs. Little Ruth Adams, who has been quite sick with tonsilitis, is able to be out again. Mrs. Marie Gray is convalescing slowly after undergoing an operation at South Omaha hospital. Miss Luvetta Bush has been quite sick this week threatened with pneumonia. The grand prize ball at the Alamo last Thursday, given by Mr. W. F. Davenport, brought a record breaking crowd. The prizes were as follows: 1st—$6.00 Walkover Shoes, Miss Bessie Moore. 2nd—Silk pocketbook, Miss Clara Voss. 3rd—Crocheted corset cover, Miss Margaret Smith. 4th—Teapot, Miss Taburn. 5th—Hand painted plate, Miss Ethel Terry. Subscribe for The Monitor. LET LIVY HAVE IT Have what? Your order for fall and winter suit or overcoat. My tailoring will fit you. My price fits your purse. My quality woolens are the best. My service is phompt. My guarantee covers all. What more can I promise? My success depends on satisfying you. H. LIVINGSTON MERCHANT TAILOR Douglas 7501 103 So. 14th St. JOE LEWIS--TAXI New Easy Riding Seven-Passenger Car 3 P. M. to 11:55 People's 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 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 Webster 515 2114-16 N. 24th St. SOUTH SIDE. 4th—Teapot, Miss Taburn. 1920 Reliable South STANEK'S PHARMACY Henry Stanek, Prop. PRESCRIPTION EXPERT Cor. 24th and L Sts. Tel. So. 878 Reliable South Side Merchants Reliable South Side Merchants 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 Millinery at Neidl's, 24th and K Sts. Telephone South 1495. Assist Us In Pre We appeal to passengers to street cars and when crossing s Carelessness in this respect often Omaha & Council Bluffs GOOD GROC C. P. WESIN Also Fresh Fru 2005 Cuming St. Your Autumn 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 Your Autumn Needs Thompson, PETER H. --- YNN'S It in Your Favor Grinding and Repair Bicycle Repairing 4809 South 24th St. EAT DINNER Old Reliable 4826 So. 24th St. Prices, 15c Mrs. E. Embry 4832 South 20 List Us In Preventing Accid real to passengers to exercise care in getting and when crossing streets on which cars in this respect often results in serious accid 2 Council Bluffs Street Railway GOOD GROCERIES ALWAYS P. WESIN GROCERY Also Fresh Fruits and Vegetables. St. Telephone r Autumn Need Assist Us In Preventing Accidents Can be filled here at a moderate cost npson, Belden & HOWARD AND SIXTEENTH STREETS --- The Novelty Repair Co. High Grade Cutlery and Barber Supplies Grinding and Repairs of All Kinds Bicycle Repairing a Specialty. 4809 South 24th St. Tel South 1404 EAT DINNER SUNDAY at-- Little King Hotel Prices, 15c and. Up Mrs. E. Embree, Prop. 4832 South 26th Street. 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. Complete Line of Watches, Clocks and Jewelry. Repair Work My Specialty CHAS. BELOHLAVEK Jeweler and Watchmaker 2412 N Street enting Accidents exercise care in getting on and off treets on which cars are operated. results in serious accidents. Street Railway Company IES ALWAYS GROCERY CO. and Vegetables. Telephone Douglas 1098 n Needs elden & Co. o. A. Magney democratic Candidate 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 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 and William Garnett Haynes, Associate Editors George Wells Parker, Contributing Editor and Business Manager Joseph LaCour, Jr., Lincoln Representative, 821 S St., Lincoln SUBSCRIPTION RATES, $1.50 PER YEAR Advertising Rates, 50 cents an inch per issue. Address, The Monitor, 1119 North Twenty-first street, Omaha. Telephone Webster 4243. 4 A "WET" TEETOTALER. We regret that by publication of the full page advertisement of The Nebraska Prosperity League we have grieved some of our warm personal friends, whose friendship and good will we most highly prize. We have, however, no apology to make for carrying this perfectly legitimate advertising. We shall be very glad to carry a full page advertisement for the anti-prohibition publicity bureau, if they will be fair enough to give it to us. As a matter of fact, newspapers are published for the purpose of getting facts before the public. The public is entitled to have both sides of any public question presented to it, and publicity promoters have demonstrated the fact that the best way to educate the public is by liberal use of advertising space in newspapers reaching that class or portion of the public they desire to influence. A young man who is a close reader of The Monitor said to us: "The antiprohibition argument and facts issued by that Prosperity League in its advertisements in The Monitor are certainly convincingly strong." No, my good prohibition friend, he is not "allied with the brewery or the liquor interests," but like ourselves, is a teetotaler. He recognizes the force of an argument well stated, and the Nebraska Prosperity League is putting its side of the case strongly. It's up to the other side to refute these statements or to counter-balance or offset them by use of the same advertising medium. The Monitor is admittedly an influential medium, in fact, the most infleutial medium, of reaching the Colored people, and it is the knowledge of this fact which so greatly distressed our friends who are ardently conscientiously and unselfishly interested on the other side, that we should be carrying this advertisement, as we did in three issues and expect to carry in other issues. But aside from selling advertising space, which does not determine the policy of a paper, we believe it only fair, however, to state what our own position is on the prohibitory amendment. We are opposed to it. And here we join issue with some of our dearest and closest friends who recently have become converted to prohibition. We respect their opinion and they respect ours. They are going to vote and use their influence for the amendment, because they believe it to be the only way to curb and eventually overthrow an admittedly great evil. We, with just as clear a conscience, intend to vote against it, because we do not believe that it will better conditions, but make them worse. We believe that the present sumptuary laws, honestly enforced, will be more effectual in making for temperance than will the enactment of a prohibitory law which will not be enforced, and, in our judgment, will make for espionage and hypocrisy. This is our opinion. Locally, we know that this THE MONITOR. MONITOR the civic, social and religious interests vicinity, with the desire to contribute building of the community. Every Saturday. October July 2, 1915, at the Post Office at 3, 1879. MILLIAMS, Editor and Publisher. A Garnett Haynes, Associate Editors Bing Editor and Business Manager Representative, 821 S St., Lincoln TUES, $1.50 PER YEAR Events an inch per issue. With Twenty-first street, Omaha. Webster 4243. LLIAMS, Editor and Publisher. Garnett Haynes, Associate Editors. Edg Editor and Business Manager Representative, 821 S St., Lincoln ES, $1.50 PER YEAR ents an inch per issue. Th Twenty-first street, Omaha. webster 4243. is not the popular side. Of course, it's easier and pleasanter to be on the popular side. But from childhood we have been taught to stand for what we honestly believe to be right and we have striven to be true to that teaching. We shall give our reasons for opposing prohibition more extensively in a future article, but we want to make it known now just what our position is. Paradoxical as it may seem, although a teetotaler, in the political parlance of the day, we are "wet." THE PARAGON In the days of our adolescence we were taught that George Washington was America's greatest man, the Father of his Country. We read of his masterly conduct of the revolutionary war, we lingered over his state papers so pregnant with wisdom and regarded his farewell address as a classic. But now we know that Washington was a lemon. Jefferson, too, claimed a share in our admiration of America's great men. His immortal declaration was memorized by everyone of us and we wondered whence came the vision so deep and wide. His Virginia letters still stand in the bookcase and when we read them we say: "Here was a statesman!" But it is all wrong, father, it's all wrong. Jefferson was a joke. There was another tall, lanky, homely man who made his way from a cabin to the nation's mansion. In all the times of men we have never found a character so broadly human, so kind, so lovable, so truly great as he who was called Abe Lincoln. Even the world porclaimed his genius, but we have found out that the world's opinion is bunk. Lincoln was a huge mistake. The only great man the world has ever had is Woodrow Wilson. True, he has messed up everything he ever tried to handle; true, he has broken every promise he ever made; true, he has mistaken petty politics for statesmanship; true, he acts first and thinks afterward, but the Democrats have placed the chaplet of immortal fame upon his brow and we fall down and worship. Let the waves of years sweep on to the ocean of ages; let world memories fade away like shadows into dusk; for all future days let us write human deeds upon the seashore sands. The human paragon is here, but durned if we will ever want him to be president again. IN PASSING A tall white fireman was standing at 24th and Leavenworth, waiting for a car, when accosted by a well-dressed man of the same race. “What is there to the charge that the Colored firemen were responsible for that woman's death?” he asked. “Nothing,” replied the fireman. “If she could have been saved the Colored boys would have saved her. --- --- THE PARAGON IN PASSING That's what we white firemen think about it." "So do I," replied the inquisitor. Thank you, gentlemen, so do we. WHO ARE THEY? We have it upon the most excellent authority that certain of the The Omaha Nat CAPITAL - - Surplus and Profits - Pays 3% on Savings--Compou McQu 1512 Farnam S JOHN B. STETSON HA HIGH GRADE "The House that Ja The Omaha National Bank 1512 Farnam Street JOHN B. STETSON HATS HIGH GRADE FURNISHINGS "The House that Jack Built" Sheet Music HOSPE MUSIC ED. PATTON, Man YOUR VOTE, RESIDED IN THE COUNTY 48 YEARS. WAS COUNTY COMMISSIONER-COMPTROLLER 1906-1909, AND CHIEF DEPUTY COUNTY AND CITY TREASURER 1910 TO DATE EXPERIENCED BUSINESS SERVICE Omaha National Breaks Record of City With $19,415,806 in Deposits. The top notch of all bank deposits in Nebraska's history has been attained by one of the Omaha banks, the Omaha National, this month. Responding to the general call of the comptroller on all banks for a statement of condition, September 12, this bank reports deposits on that date of $19,415,806. At the last previous call, June 30, it had on deposit $15,752,556. Half a dozen years ago when any one of the three biggest banks in Omaha attained deposits of $13,000,-000 or so, it was accounted a big event. Omaha National B CAPITAL $1,000,000. Surplus and Profits 1,000,000. % on Savings--Compounded Semi-A McQuillin 1512 Farnam Street B. STETSON HATS HIGH GRADE FURNISH "The House that Jack Built" CAPITAL - - $1,000,000.00 Surplus and Profits - 1,000,000.00 McQuillin THE MUSICAL HITS OF ALL PUBLISHERS 10 TO 30 CENTS. OSPE MUSIC SH ED. PATTON, Manager. YOUR VOTE, PLEAS YOUR VOTE, PLEASE FOR county commissioners have told some candidates for county offices not to take seriously the appointing to office of Colored men. They say a promise is merely political bait to catch votes. We guess it is about time for The Monitor to get busy and separate the wheat from the chaff. National Bank $1,000,000.00 1,000,000.00 Compounded Semi-Annually uillin am Street N HATS DE FURNISHINGS at Jack Built" USIC SHOP N, Manager. TE, PLEASE --- Events and Persons Prof. Robert H. Herrington left Friday for Chicago on a ten-day trip. He promises to bring all the new dances back with him so that our dancing folks will be up to the minute. Next week The Monitor is going to try for a general clean-up of subscription money. Mr. Lawrence Parker has the bills and is not likely to miss you. Please be ready for him. The Rev. W. T. Osborne preached his farewell sermon Sunday morning and left for the annual conference. It is our sincere hope that he will come back to us again. His sincerity of purpose, his work for the betterment of the race and his perfect gentlemanliness has endeared him to all who know him. He is a man we cannot afford to lose and we hope soon to welcome him back again to the work he loves so well. To Mrs. Osborne, too, his worthy helpmate, is due full share of praise for his successful pastoral work here. Try Madam Baker's Wonderful Hair Grower, on sale at The People's Drug Store.—Adv. Mr. and Mrs. D. G. Ervin and daughter, Lillian, of Keystone Park, entertained at luncheon Sunday complimentary to Mrs. S. C. Thompson and Mrs. W. L. Berts. 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. Mrs. R. A. Covington, of 4113 North Thirty-third street, accompanied by her son, Edward, and her granddaughter, Mrs. Lizzie Fleming, was called to Atchison, Kansas, last week by the fatal illness of her only daughter, Mrs. Lila Jones, who died Tuesday, September 19th, and was buried last Sunday afternoon by the Eastern Star Lodge. FIRED: 2,000 one-pounders for $5. Ask Harmon and Weeth first about your coal. Web. 848.—Adv. Leon Smallwood has been made head waiter at the Omaha Club. The Centimeter has again made its appearance and we congratulate the editor, Fred Williams, upon its revival. We admire pluck. We agree with the audience of last Thursday night at Boyd's that the Spaniard had no right to sit up in bed writing, when the hero said he was dead. Dead men shouldn't act that way. Seven Colored men were put to work at the Burlington freight house this week. When you need a good clean shave, see P. H. Jenkins, 1313 Dodge street. Adv. Mr. Amos P. Scruggs has been learning the ropes for two weeks and is now beginning to feel like a full fledged scale inspector. Bill, the youngest baby of Mr. and Mrs. Smallwood, who was quite ill, is much better. Visiting cards, 25c per hundred. Russell's Printery, Webster 1797. A fine baby boy was born to Mr. and Mrs. T. C. Ross at Rock Island, Ill., September 14th. This accounts for the broad smile at the People's Drug Store. The happy family has our congratulations. Dr. Leonard C. Britt served on the reception committee, which received Charles W. Fairbanks last Tuesday morning. 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. CLARENCE CAMERON WHITE VIOLINIST. OCTOBER 30 THE MONITOR G. U. O. of O., Weeping Willow Lodge No. 95-96. Meets second and fourth Thursdays of each month at U. B. F. Hall, 24th and Charles. M. H. Hazzard, M. G.; T. H. Gaskin, P. S. Dan Desdunes' Orchestra, Webster 710, 2516 Burdette St.-Adv. The Rev. M. H. Wilkinson has just concluded another successful month at Mount Moriah Baptist Church. The people of the congregation are active in good works. The Colored Engineers and Firemen's Protective Association has just donated $5.00 to help a deserving widow with several children. A most commendable deed. Mrs. Morgan, of Chicago, en route from an extended western trip, was the guest of Mrs. Walter R. Offord, 2204 North Nineteenth street last week. She left for home Sunday night. The name of Mrs. Georgia Robinson's daughter, whose death was reported in last week's issue, was Ethel Cox, not Ethel Combs, as phoned in tc The Monitor. Miss Ella Solari, who was the week end guest of Mrs. W. B. Smith, 2409 Blondo street, left Tuesday for her home in Oakland, Cal. When you are ready for your fall cleaning, call up Parker. Harney 5737. Agent for the French Way.—Adv. Mrs. Georgia Ray, of 1311 North 50th avenue, who underwent a serious operation last Tuesday morning at St. Joseph's hospital, is doing nicely. Mrs. James G. Jewell continues to improve. Mrs. Smith, of 1941 South 16th St., had a delightful birthday party Monday night. She was the recipient of many beautiful gifts. Latest song hits: "Bull Frog Blues," "Don't Leave Me Daddy," "Just Give Me Ragtime, Please," "Pretty Baby," "Yaaka Hula." For sale at Hospe's. "Just Give Me Ragtime, Please" has just been published. It was written for Vernon Castle by Maceo Pinkard. Eight members of the K. of P. band left with the Commercial Club Boosters for a trip through Iowa Thursday morning. The Mecca skating rink will open Monday under the able management of Fred Thompson. Miss Lula Scott lies very ill at her home, 26th and Flanklin. The First Regiment K. of P. band of 35 pieces will furnish music for the great military ball concert and moving pictures, featuring Noble M. Johnson dous reproduction of the Carrizal fight at the Auditorium, October 26, 1916. in "The Trooper of Co. K," a stupen- Adv. Choice lots close to school and car line. $5.00 cash and $5.00 monthly. Webster 5519.—Adv. The Rev. W. T. Osborne and wife left Tuesday for Wichita, Kansas, to attend conference. "A NATURAL BORN GAMBLER" A ocntinuous crowd iflled the Alhambra Tuesday night to view Bert Williams in "A Natural Born Gambler." The picture was rich in comedy, but the Bert of the movies is less than the Bert of the stage. It takes his voice to convulse an audience. The management of the Alhambra gave the proceeds of the day's performance to Grove M. E. Church. Hereafter the advance program of the Alhambra will appear weekly in The Monitor. Look for it. When you move, notify us. The Monitor isn't Sherlock Holmes. TRUNKS Made from good clear lumber, covered with fibre; well bound on edges. Durable corners and braces where necessary. Sturdy locks and hinges, 2 trays nicely cloth lined. Priced at $10.00, $12.00, $13.50 and $15.00. Freling & Steinle "Omaha's Best Baggage Builders" 1803 Farnam Street Hats New Fall Styles Now Ready $2 WOLF'S 1421 Douglas St. 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. A GOOD PLACE TO EAT Dinner served from 12 m. to 6 p. m. At 25c and 35c. HOME COOKING S. R. Jackson's Lunch Room 2122 No. 24th St. Webster 7971 SHIPP'S Optical and Watch Shop Highest Quality Lowest Prices 518 S. 16th St., Opp. Rome Hotel Gibson Tea & Coffee Co. It pays to come to our store. We pay you a bigger-interest on the money you spend than the bank pays you on the money you save. Doug. 5320 2411 Cuming St. Tel. Red 1424 Will L. Hetherington Violinist Instructor at Bellevue College Asst. of Henry Cox Studio Patterson Blk LAWN MOWERS SHARPENED Called for and Delivered ARTHUR DORN Locksmith and Gun Repairer Electric Bells, Bicycle and General Repairing We Will Open the Most Complicated Locks Phone Webster 4509 2420 Lake St. 5 RUG CLEANING 2221 North 20th St. Telephone Webster 1659 N. A. Christianson & Son Auto Delivery. ECONOMY TAILOR 114 South 13th Street. C. M. Simmons, Prop. Suits Made to Order $25.00 up. Call and see our new Fall goods. Cleaning and repairing for ladies and gents. All work guaranteed. PORO For Good and Quick Results TRY PORO SYSTEM For Scalp Treatment and Hair Culture Mrs. Anna E. Jones, Har. 5100 Miss Susie Smith, Douglas 7689 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. EMERSON LAUNDRY F. S. MOREY, Proprietor 1303-05 North 24th Street Phone Webster 820 BUY A HOME WITHOUT ANY CASH Do You Know How? Ask About it at 724 BRANDEIS BUILDING Fred Krug Brewing Co. Luxus REGSTD. 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 Our Women and Children Conducted by Lucille Skaggs Edwards. 6 HAVE A PURPOSE. The summer has past, autumn is here. September, "With summer's best of weather And autumn's best of cheer." The cool weather brings a relief to us after the continued warm days of summer. Our children have returned to school and we have settled down to our work in the home, the office or whatever be our vocation, with fresh zeal and interest. In fact, it like beginning of a new year. Are we merely drudging along or have we a purpose in life? Are we making every action count in perparation for working out some aim? We best help ourselves by helping others. We accomplish most good by not seeking happiness, but by creating it. Of the children and youths in school we would ask: "How are you spending your time?" Are you studying merely to pass examinations? Is your effort for school and not for life? It is a mystery we cannot fathom that not only life but eternity depends so much for its happiness upon the first years—those happy, free-and-easy years when life has no burdens. But it is true nevertheless, that we must start in the right direction if we would reach a given point and we must cultivate the noblest virtues from childhood if we would be distinguished by them in mature life. Dear child, dear youth, you are laying the foundation for the building you are to erect; and you are not a wise architect if you do not build according to some plan and lay every block in its proper place. If, as the poet tells us, "Our todays and yesterday Are the blocks with which we build." Every day of our lives will need to be strong and sound. Let us live tor the things that are worth while, for nothing is really lasting but that which is good. L. S. E. STORIES PICKED UP He always wuz a-singin' Ter "make de gospel fly," But, come ter payin' fer de wings— He let de hat go by! W'en dey took up a collection Fer de heathen 'crost the sea, He shut his eyes en raise de tune; "I'm glad salvation's free!" En w'en he gits ter heaven— De glory ter behold, He'll sho' walk in en tell 'em: "Gimme dem streets er gold." —Philadelphia Inquirer. MY FRIEND A drunken wit once remarked to me that "a real friend is a feller that knows you ain't worth a and yet he tries to forget it." In the cameraderie of alcoholic conviviality he was, perhaps, not very far wrong but I hope I am right in my belief that friendship is the weave of a stronger cloth. I glory in the belief that my friend can see in me my two sets of attributes—the one for good and the one for evil; that he impartially judges their relative strength and, with kindness of spirit, generously applauds the one and gently condemns the other. I feel that he sustains and strengthens me in overcoming my errors and that THE MONITOR. he rejoices with me in my successes. I depend upon his loyal adherence, for without it I would be weak or filled with a vain conceit. His voice is the one that speaks to me in the still watches of the night and its message rings true—unfalteringtly and directly true, for he does not fear. Unselfishly he journeys with me through life's highways and byways—through sunshine and shadow, from mountain to plain. Guide, censor, comforter and adviser, I make of him—My Friend—Pills and Pallet. MOTHER'S CHAIR By T. DeWitt Talmage Mother's chair had rocked the whole family. It made a creaking noise as it moved, but there was music in its sound. It was just high enough to allow us children to put our heads where we deposited all our hurts and worries. Oh, what a chair that was. . . . It was a very wakeful chair! In the sick day of children other chairs could not keep awake—it kept easily awake. That chair knew all the old lullabies, and all those wordless songs which mothers sing to their children. Songs in which all pity and compassion and sympathetic influences are combined. That old chair has stopped rocking for a good many years. It may be set up in the loft or garret, but it holds a queenly power yet. DUBOIS DRAMATIC CLUB PRESENTS "THE STARRY FLAG" "The Starry Flag," a stirring three act drama, was presented at the Boyd Theatre the evening of September 21, by the Du Bois Dramatic Club, to a large and appreciative audience. In addition to the drama, Mrs. Marguerett Lee, the Hawaiian Nightingale, charmed and thrilled the audience with song; and Mr. Walter Bell, as usual, made his hit. The cast of characters was as follows: Miss Beatrice Majors, as Mabel Horton, acted like a professional; John A. Smith, as Harvey Maitland, in love with Mabel, was charged with performing a humorous and difficult role, and acquitted himself cleverly; Mrs. Ada Smitn, as Alice Maitland, sister of Mabel, was excellent; John O. Woods, as Captain Kenneth Tracy, was a sensation and a star; Andrew Reed, as Captain Le Clare, admirably delineated his part; Mrs. Jessie Moss, as Bridget, housemaid, was superb, and, later in the attire of a man, as Jose, friend of Don Alfredo, Cuban, he kidnapper, was a scream; Cecil Alexander, private, as Barney O'Shea, in love with Bridget, matched the inimitable maid in their "soft captivity;" Edward Turner, as Lieut. Horton, was every inch a soldier; Mr. Maitland, a wealthy New Yorker, was portrayed by H. A. Chiles, and as a sad, dignified father, left nothing to be desired; Juanita, the kidnapped girl, was Miss Cordelia Johnson, who was good; Don Alfredo, Cuban, the kidnapped, was well played by Benj. Gray. The net proceeds of the play amounted to over $100.00, which was turned over to the St. John's Church. At the close of the drama, Mrs. Osborne, in a very neat speech, thank of everyone for their co-operation during the four years she has been in the city. A You can always save 20 to 30 per cent 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. Watch for Our Special Sales Every Saturday. N. Y. SAMPLE STORE 206 North 16th Street. 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 4379. 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. ASK FOR AND GET SKINNER'S THE HIGHEST QUALITY SPAGHETTI 36 PAGE RECIPE BOOK FREE SKINNER MFG. CO., OMAHA, U.S.A. LARGEST MACARONI FACTORY IN AMERICA --- Bonoff's PLEATING BUTTONS HEMSTITCHING EMBROIDERING BRAIDING and BEADING BUTTONHOLES Ideal Button & Pleating Co Douglas 1936 OMAHA, NEB. 107-109-111 S. 16th St. Fall and Winter Woolens Await Your Selection Your Patronage Appreciated TAILOR BECK 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 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. MORRIS YOST The Vinton Street Jeweler 1717 VINTON STREET EXPERT WATCH REPAIRING 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 FOR QUALITY GROCERIES AND MEATS Try Us BEE HIVE GROCERY 16th and Cuming Douglas 1034 --- Lincoln Department Joseph B. LaCour, Editor and Business Manager. 821 S Street Mrs. Wyatt Williams Reporter. Miss Jessie Grubbs, of Spokane, Wash., was most highly entertained at a reception given the home of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Johnson, between the hours of three and six o'clock on the afternoon of September 24, 1916. About twenty-five guests were present. Refreshments were served accompanied by several good selections which were rendered by the victrola. Mrs. Grubbs at one time made her home for four years with Mr. and Mrs. Johnson and is considered a most intimate friend. She is one of the leading society ladies of Spokane, Wash. Her stay in Lincoln was rather short, but while here she met and made many friends by whom she will be long remembered. Miss Mae Carter, of Poplar Bluffs, Mo., is the guest of Mrs. Ruth Young at 661 South 20th street. Miss Zola Bedell celebrated her 14th birthday anniversary Thursday. She was the recipient of many beautiful presents and a very enjoyable evening was reported by all. The Optimistic Set very pleasantly surprised Mrs. Helen Randall, of College View, with a miscellaneous baby shower Thursday afternoon, also carrying a host of good eats which were enjoyed by all. The Woman's Davis Club met at the home of Mrs. Bessie Washington Tuesday. A very successful meeting was reported. $36.60 was raised during the meeting. The resignation of Mrs. Jeltz as president of the State Federation of Colored Women's Clubs has been received and accepted, as she has removed from the state. The resignation of Mr. J. E. Jeltz as a member of the board of directors of the Home for Orphans and Aged at Lincoln has also been received and accepted. RIGHTING A SERIOUS WRONG It is pretty serious business to accuse a man, white or black, of deliberately refusing to save a human life. The coroner's jury which recently brought in a verdict censuring Fire Company No. 11 for the part it played—or did not play, as was alleged—in the tragic blaze which caused the death of Mrs. Malmberg, apparently acted far too hastily or else with some animus. In either case this jury would appear to be at fault for something more than snap judgment or racial prejudice should certainly be back of such an accusation. The witnesses who testified before the coroner's jury also testified before the city commission Monday afternoon, in the official investigation of the conduct of the boys of No.11. Not one iota of evidence was found to support the assertions that the Colored firemen refused to attempt to rescue the unfortunate woman who lost her life in the Evans street conflagration. It was freely stated in the course of this official investigation, and by the white captain of another company, that certain members of the coroner's jury were professed enemies of the Colored company. The Colored firemen were quickly exonerated, but it is unfortunate that Commissioner Butler could not legally have his wish gratified, that the members of the coroner's jury be Department and Business Manager. Street The Rev. Mr. Payne preached his farewell sermon Sunday, September 24, and has gone to the annual conference. Mrs. Wyatt Williams at 521 No. 22nd street, entertained a number of her friends Thursday evening in honor of her sister, Mrs. S. G. Childs, of Colorado Springs; Miss Christina Hall of Colorado Springs; Mrs. Lena Lewis of Omaha; Miss Mae Carter of Missouri, and Miss Marian Henphill of Denver, Colorado. Mrs. Francis Miller of Denver, Colo. who has spent the past month with her son, Mr. Harry Miller, left for her home Wednesday evening. Mrs. S. Westerfield and her daughter, Miss Christrale, will leave Saturday night for Washington, D. C., where they intend to make their home. Mrs. Westerfield's son holds an important government position in that city. Thursday evening Mr. J. R. Kelley entertained about twenty-five young people at a dancing party complimentary to Miss Westerfield. The Apron Fair, held this week from Monday to Thursday at the Mt. Zion Baptist Church by the Sewing Circle, was a marked success. A concert and spelling bee will be given October 6th at the Masonic Hall by the Magnolia Court No. 10. Heffley's Tailors For Nifty Up-to-Date CLOTHING Oliver Theatre Bldg. 149 N. 13th Frank A. Petersen Democratic Candidate for COUNTY ATTORNEY asked to explain how they arrived at their verdict.—Editorial, World-Herald, Sept. 27. Clothing On Credit Don't pay cash for your new Fall Suit, Coat or Dress, man's Suit, Boys' Clothing or Children's Clothing. Come to this store and pay a little a week while you wear them. We sell high grade clothing at cash store prices—you pay while you wear. We are the largest credit clothing operators in the middle west. Beddeo 1417 DOUGLAS STREET Our Motto—"Prompt Delivery" J. H. BROWN & SON Phone Web. 7797 2705 Lake St. THE MONITOR. COAL AND FEED CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING RATES—1 $ \frac{1}{2} $ 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. HOUSE FOR SALE. Home bargain, $250 cash, balance monthly. Desirable six room modern home, choice location, paved street, shade and fruit. New up-to-date furnace, brick cemented basement. Nonresident owner will sacrifice for quick sale. Office phone, Douglas 147. Residence evenings, Webster 2168. HOUSES-FOR RENT For Rent—Two room brick house, strictly modern except heat; with large clothes closet. Two lots. 3224 Maple. Call Colfax 2514. Preston Hieronymous. FURNISHED ROOMS FOR RENT. For Rent—Furnished rooms in modern home for nice quiet young man. 3702 North Twenty-third St. Webster 3727. For Rent—Two nice rooms for man and wife or two gentlemen in private family. Nice neighborhood, 2626 Franklin St. Strictly modern room for two men or man an dwife, 2130 North Twenty-seventh street. Webster 5910. Mrs. Thomas Perry. For Rent—Furnished rooms in modern home. (steam heat). H. L. Anderson, 2914 Lake street. FOR RENT—Nicely furnished rooms. Call Webster 558 evenings. Nicely furnished rooms. Modern Mrs. R. J. Gaskin, 2606 Seward St. Webster 4490. FOR RENT-Furnished room, all modern, $10 per month. Call Mrs. A. W. Parker. Harney 5737. Nicely furnished front room. Modern except heat. 1630 North Twenty-second street. Webster 1171. Modern furnished rooms for rent, $1.50 and up. Miss Hayes, 1826 No. 23rd 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—A good girl for general housework. A good cook. Three in family. No washing. References required. Mrs. W. R. Bowen, 706 South 31st avenue. Harney 2636. Wanted.—Two good, clean, upright laboring men as boarders. Board and room at $4.50 per week. Mrs. John Gipson, 3806 Camden avenue. WANTED—Girls or women for sorting paper. Call at Omaha Paper Stock company, Eighteenth and Marcy streets. For Sale—Large base burner almost new. Cheap. H. L. Anderson, 2014 Lake street. 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 14th St. Omaha. George Marshall, 635 Keeline Bldg. WANTED. 7 AUTUMN 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 stocks and receive fresh arrivals daily—whether by the yard or ready-to-wear. A safe place to trade at is Thomas Kilpatrick & Co. OMAHA PRINTING COMPANY THE OFFICE SUPPLY HOUSE J. A. Edholm E. W. Sherman Standard Laundry 24th, Near Lake Street Phone Webster 130 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. Orrie S. Hulse C. H. T. Riepen Harney 595 Harney 5564 HULSE & RIEPEN Funeral Directors Doug. 1226 701 So. 16th St. THE BEST HATS---$2.00 COOK HAT CO. 14th and Farnam Sts. 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 THOS. A. DOUGLAS GENERAL WATCH, CLOCK and JEWELRY-REPAIRING Cuming Hotel Phone D. 2466 1916 Cuming St. ——— RAS SRI IS TEAS ERNE SRL STS ITT y . ’ = 3 I '% AMUSEMENTS as PA are la) 7 g ike | aT OCT» PURITY mA oo : Me de 144 ia eee a belle as TRADE. tag (PHONE WEB.1260 ) 4 e ee MAIL ORDERS. SHIPPED: Fa ee : ry) ROLE) Sect : Lt I) 1827-29 .SHERMAN AVE, OMAHA, NEB. Western Undertaking Company ! SILAS JOHNSON, Funeral Director. | Webster 248 Chapel. Open Day and Night. 2518 Lake Street 8 COLORED FIREMEN ARE ENTIRELY EXONERATED (Continued from first page.) the fire at 8047 Evans street at which the said Mrs. Malmberg came to her death; and further finds that the ver- dict of said coroner’s jury according to the testimony given by the witness- es at this hearing and the statements of said witnesses as to the testimony which they gave at the coroner’s in- quest, is unfair to the members of said Fire Company No. 11, Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved by the City Council THE HOUSE OF COURTESY 24th and Parker ADVANCE PROGRAM Beginning Monday, October 2nd. PROGRAM Finest House! Finest Music!! Finest Features!!! You Are Always Welcome MONDAY LYING LIPS—(5 Reels) BILLY VAN’S ADVENTURES TUESDAY A SIREN OF THE JUNGLE SEE AMERICA JUST FOR A KID WEDNESDAY RECLAMATION—(5 Reels) DETECTERS THURSDAY FATE OF THE DOLPHIN THE GINK LANDS AGAIN FRIDAY THE LOVE LIAR—(5 Reels) DELINQUENT BRIDEGROOM SATURDAY THE FLAMES OF VENGEANCE HIS BLOWOUT SUNDAY WHEN ADAM HAD ’EM JERRY’S BIG HAUL THE DEMON OF FEAR THE LION’S NEMESIS THE MONITOR. of the City of Omaha: That said Fire Company No. 11 and the mem- bers thereof he and they are hereby cyoneraced from the aspersion cast vpon them by the said verdict of sa’é zoroner’s jury. By C. H. Withnell. Adopted September 26, 1916. James C. Dahlman, Mayor and President City Council. Attest: T. J. O'Connor, City Clerk. Hear Adams’ Saxaphone and Sing- ng Orchestra if you want good music. Webster 1528. Holland Harrold.— Adv. excitement Thrills, Pathos: Intermingle in “Liberty” | The Most Wonderful Serial Ever‘ Produced ( FOURTH EPISODE SUNDAY Also Regular Program. Admission 5e to All ‘ HIPPODROME THEATRE: , 25th and Cuming Streets | ing Dancing EVERY MONDAY NITE A | ALAMO HALL 24th and Grant Streets Good Music Dancing Until 1:00 A. M. Admission 25c. W. F. Davenport, Prop. ee eee ee 18ers eoee eGo TAXI—C, WILSON—TAXI | Give Me a Trial, Rates Reasonable. | 3:00 P. M. to 12:00 P. M. People’s Drug Store, Douglas 1446 | Residence, Harney 4153. ° The Business World Business Enterprises Conducted by Colored People—Help Them to Grow by Your Patronage. 1. > iyiliranll Annie Banks Cecil B. Wilkes} BANKS-WILKES Funeral Directors and Embalmers Lady Assistant Satisfaction Guaranteed 1914 Cuming Street Res. Doug. 4379, Office Doug. 3718 TT ————————————— TERRELL’S DRUG STORE Graduate Pharmacist Prompt Delivery Excellent Service Webster 4443 24th and Grant Perr ere Repairing and Storing Orders Promptly Filled NORTH SIDE SECOND-HAND STORE Auction Every Saturday. R. B, RHODES Dealer in New and Second Hand Fufniture and Stoves Household Goods Bought and Sold Rentals and Real Estate 2522 Lake St. Omaha, Ned. 4 PES SIAN OT A AES SIO, Automobile and Open Horse Drawn Hearses Dayand Night FUNERAL HOME Lady Attendant Calls answered promptly anywhere Phone Web. 204 2314 N, 24th St, POO teeter ttt erent tention et Og 000 O88 One OOO Ooo OO noon OF Res, Colfax 3831 Office Doug 7150 AMOS P. SCRUGGS Attorney-at-Law 220 South 13th Street (Over Pope's Drug Store) OMAHA ll lel ities "THE OLD RELIABLE” 2 B BAsSs hen Ws J. SWOBODA RETAIL DEALER Cer PHONE DOUGLAS 222. OMAHA NEB. . 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 = (ss (ss—(tsé‘—s~SC~*éG Noort 24th Street GO WHERE IT IS OOL LEAN OMFORTABLE North Star Cafe 2414 North 24th St. OMAHA’S FIRST-CLASS RESTAURANT Sunday Dinner, 35c. Also Meals a la carte Count Wilkinson, Prop. Le sabe sdeeneineemieree tet a H. CLAIBORNE NOTARY PUBLIC Justice of the Peace Tel. Red 7401 (s Res. Doug. 6188 512-13 Paxton Blk. We recommend the State Furniture Co. Corner 14th and Dodge Sts. as the most reliable, accommodat- ‘ng and economical furnituré store to buy from. bene e tn 8 ttt -tr ttt tater enttrn ented 2 ne » ae : DR. CRAIG MORRIS — : DENTIST 2407 Lake St. Phone Web. 4024 ie ue Ui ain ati eth ta aaah Anes = tein inlet hiES = 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 TR 7 lit : pest oe THE BROOMFIELD HOTEL 116-118 South Ninth St. Strictly modern and up-to-date Prices moderate Phone Douglas 2378 AND | Why Buy Inferior When ) The Best | COSTS NO MORE? } JAY BURNS BAKING CO. | feaneieo-ecebrcoenen-avenrantrgcmuncecaaraary Established 1890 ) C. J. CARLSON | Dealer in Shoes and Gents’ Furnishings | 1514 No. 24th St. Omaha, Neb. | Soh OS Ee eae as J. E. WAGEN Fresh and Smoked Meats We dress’ our own Poultry Doug. 1602 2215 Cuming St. ett ttt tr titer atest ea