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THE MONITOR A Nationa. 5c a Copy Brings Unprophesied Opportunities to Race War Conditions Create Shortage of Men In North and Negroes Answer the Call SOUTH PUSHING EXODUS LAWS Way Is Opening for Race to Win Better Place, Industrially and Socially. A considerable redistribution of the Negro race throughout the States is an unexpected phenomenon of far-reaching importance. This new form of the Negro issue is widely discussed. The Negro's migration will not only be his "second emancipation," according to the Chicago Herald, but "it may be the prelude to a new emancipation for the South." "The feeling of race antagonism in the South will inevitably be relieved. Furthermore, the southern states will necessarily progress along mechanical and industrial lines. The fact that labor in the South has been cheap has retarded both the Negro and the whites. Labor-saving machinery has not been installed as rapidly as in other sections where human effort meant the expenditure of more dollars. The wage competition with the North, now feared, will have wholesome results. The process of dividing large farms and of attracting immigrant settlers is likely to be enhanced. Altogether a new civilization may be created." The gist of much Northern comment is expressed by the Dayton, O., News, which admits that there is a good deal to be said on both sides of the question as to whether it is better for the Colored man to leave the South. "But the only thing the South can consistently do to meet the competition of the North in the matter of inducements to the Negro is to pay as good wages and to furnish as good working conditions as the Northern employer." The dominant note in Negro comment on the significance of the exodus is emphasis upon the big opportunity that has been opened to the Colored race. But bitterness is not absent. A New York Age editorial reads: "We have pointed out that the Negro does not remain where he is unjustly and brutally treated because he is indifferent to that treatment. He remains there because economic necessity compels him to do so. And whenever economic opportunities open for him elsewhere he will leave. "These opportunities are now opening for him in the North, and it will take something more than 'exodus laws' to keep him from leaving the South. It will take a willingness on the part of the Southern white people to accord the Negro better treatment; and that means better wages, better schools, better police protection, less police persecution, less brutal and unnecessary discrimination, and a stamping out of lynching. In a word, it means the treatment of the Negro Omaha, Nebraska, Dec. 30, 1916 Another Revolution In Santo Domingo Americans Charged With Non-Payment of Salaries. The cables announce another revolution in Santo Domingo and also the discovery of immense stores of ammunition in Porto Rico, intended for the Dominicans. The following letter will explain why the natives had a clash with the American troops Thanksgiving Day and wounded eleven American soldiers, themselves sufering the same number of casualties according to reports. "For three months the Americans have not paid the teachers nor the Government employees, in accordance with the budget of the country. You can form an idea of a country where not more than about two million pesos circulate and they keep back a million and a half. How can we keep on living? There is no business, trade falls off, and our lives are menaced by hunger. Can not you Americans, who have a good conscience, say something in the press of your country? Bring it to the attention of President Wilson that this is a noble people and not a country of savages, as they believe over there. I am suffering horribly for the fate of my country when I see the misery that makes such ravages among the poorer classes." After the clash, the officer in command of the American troops issued a proclamation that all salaries would be paid, but from the latest reports we presume that the same has not been done. This is a fair sample of Wilsonian government and several New York papers are already demanding a "strict accountability" to Congress of Wilson's high handed methods of dealing with Santo Domingo. TENNESSEAN MAN GETS Colored Man Sued Sheriff for Dynamiting His House to Dis lodge Him. Memphis, Tenn.—Upholding the contention that "a man's home is his castle and he has a right to defend it," which Judge John E. McCall emphasized in his charge, a jury in Federal Court here today awarded Matthew Harris, Colored, $22,500 compensation and $20,000 punitive damages in his suit against John A. Reichman, former sheriff of Shelby county, and members of a sheriff's posse. Harris, who sued for $100,000, was seriously injured when his home was dynamited in an attempt to dislodge him after he fired on the posse which was searching for one of his relatives. Harris testified that he was not aware of the identity of the posse men when he resisted their efforts to search his home. Riechman was exempted from the verdict for punitive damages, as it was shown that he was not actually a member of the posse. "Savage" a Senator In Philippine Islands One of Moro Tribe, Called Savages Takes Seat in New Congress in Philippines. Manila, P. I.—The new Philippine Congress, convened under the Philippine bill which was signed by President Wilson on August 29, met on October 16 and for the first time in the government of the islands a full-blooded Moro took his seat in the upper house. The Moro senator is Hadji Butu, for many years prime minister of the sultan of Sulu, that unofficial functionary of the American government, who wields an immense influence among the Mohammedans of the Sulu archipelago and the far East generally. Two other full-blooded Moros took their seats in the lower house side by side with two delegates from the wild tribes-one an Igorot and the other an Ilfugao. The tribes these men represent stepped out of savagery only yesterday and their names are linked with some of the bloodiest deeds in Philippine history. Altogether nine provinces, hitherto regarded as too close to savagery to have governmental representatives, have spokesmen in the new Congress. NEGRO DISTRUST OF WHITES INCREASING Church Report Shows Necessity for Leadership in the South. St. Louis, Dec. 23.—An increasing distrust of the white race on the part of Negroes is set forth in the report of the committee on Negro churches presented to the Federal Council of Churches of Christ by Bishop Wilbur P. Thirkiel of the Methodist Episcopal church. The report emphasized the necessity of leadership on the part of the white churches of the south and said that the Negro churches needed better trained pastors. On the part of the Negroes, said the report, there is a growing contempt for the religion and sense of justice of the white man, but the committee expressed its belief that the social conscience of the south is astir. Efforts for the social and economic advancement of the Negro the report stated, are increasingly successful. NIGHT RIDERS WARN NEGROES Fort Worth. Texas.—Night riders have appeared in west Texas warning landlords to dismiss their Colored tenants and Colored cotton-pickers. A printed warning to this effect was left under the door of every business house in Haskell last week, according to advices received here. The warning was signed "The White Renters' League." Many Colored laborers were taken into west Texas this fall to gather the large cotton crop and he printed warning states it is feared these men will not be allowed to remain. Vol. II. No. 27 (Whole No. 79) Colored Conductors On Canadian Cars Thirty-five Men Employed as Conductors and Motormen on Street Cars in Toronto. NEWSPAPER MAN'S GOOD WORK Secures Positions for Race in Industrial Field and Organizes Battalion. Toronto, Can.—The fact that there are some thirty-five Colored men employed as street car conductors in Toronto is due largely to the work and influence of J. R. B. Whitney, founder and editor of The Canadian Observer, who came here from the United States seven years ago, after working his way through high school and the Ohio State University. In an interview given to Hilda Ridley, a staff writer on the Toronto Star Weekly, and published conspicuously in that paper, Mr. Whitney tells how he overcame the prejudice against the hiring of Colored men by the street car officials. "Colored men had been successful as porters and waiters on the railroads," he said, "and I thought they would be just as efficient on the street cars. You know there are different shades of color in our race—some are much lighter skinned than others. "Well, I knew a young fellow who was very light and who was anxious to get into the street car service. I took him to Mr. Fleming, and he had the general superintendent hire him. "About a month later, I went again to Mr. Fleming about another fellow, and this time he asked if he was a Colored man. I told him he was, and he said, "I have never hired and Colored men as motormen or conductors.' I beg your pardon, Mr. Fleming,' I said, 'but you hired one a month ago.' I explained to him the circumstances and he laughed and said, "Well, Mr. Whitney, I would rather give your man a job than refuse him." There are now thirty-five Colored men on the street cars, serving as well in that capacity as on the railroads. The white men in the service have taken them into the union, and evince a broad-minded spirit in their dealings with them. Started a Newspaper. In the same article, Miss Ridley tells of Mr. Whitney's struggles in establishing The Canadian Observer as an organ for the people of his race in Canada. He launched this paper on December 13, 1914, and was at once editor and proprietor, general manager and office boy, devoting to it only his spare moments. Mrs. Whitney assisted and did most of the typing of the material. At the celebration of the first anniversary on December 13, 1915, a celebration was had, and Mr. Whitney had as special guests on that occasion prominent men like Sir Edmund Wolker, W. H. Moore, secretary of the Canadian Northern Railway. (Continued on Page 4) General Race News 2 WEST INDIES ASK SELF GOVERNMENT Natives Want American Citizenship on Transfer to Islands to United States. St. Thomas, D. W. I.—At a mass meeting held here recently the following resolution was adopted and cabled to the home government at Copenhagen: "The island does not desire to be governed like Porto Rico, but wishes to be permitted to manage its own affairs under the federal government. Aemrican citizenship to be accorded immediately on the transfer, the port to be free and natives to be given preference in appointments to government positions." A delegation probably will be sent to Washington to support the stand taken in this resolution. KING SAM'S SHIP TO BE SOLD The Liberia Will Be Auctioned to Satisfy a Claim. New York.—The steamship Liberia, which took King Sam and his Colored seekers for an African empire to the west coast, where they lost their illusions, was sold at auction at Robins Dry Dock, Brooklyn, on December 21 to satisfy a libel. The owners of the steamship Zealandia, which towed the Liberia back from Africa, claim $100,-000 for their work, and it is to satisfy this claim that the ship was sold. The Zealandia is owned by the United States Mercantile Marine Corporation. High shipping rates have made the Liberia of some value now. FIRST COLORED GIRL PASSES MASS. DENTAL EXAM Boston, Mass.—The report of the recent dental examination is made public by the board of dental examiners. There is something epochal and noteworthy in the results of this examination in the fact that one of the successful candidates, Dr. Edna C. C. Robinson, is not only a Colored girl, but she is the first young lady of our race who has qualified herself and taken the test in the whole history of this state. The face of a Colored girl is so unusually strange at this gathering, one of the examiners commented on it. COLORED NEWSPAPER MEN TO MEET AT NASHVILLE, TENN. Nashville, Tenn., Dec. 23.—Another annual convention of newspaper men for 1917 is to be held in this city Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, February 7, 8, 9 and 10. The official call is just being reelased from the corresponding secretary's office of this city, which comes out signed by C. J. Perry of Philadelphia, Pa., as president, Joseph L. Jones of Cincinnati, Ohio, as chairman of the executive committee, and Henry A. Boyd of this city as corresponding secretary. THREE MILLION UNDER TWENTY There are 3,000,000 negroes in the United States under twenty years of age. There are more Negroes in America than Canadians in Canada. Race News ws ERIL" "QUADROON PERIL" Kentuckian Says Negro Births Must Be Recorded. Louisville, Ky.—Laxness in the registration of Negro births makes it probable that "our grandchildren and great grandchildren will be marrying persons having Negro blood in their veins," according to a statement of W. L. Heizer, state registrar of vital statistics, made before a state meeting of city and county health officers which closed here recently. Mr. Heizer called it a real peril in Kentucky and asserted the number of quadroons and octoroons in other portions of the country as well who could not be distinguished from white persons was considerable. He urged compulsory registration of vital statistics for the whole nation under a card index system supervised by the federal government.—Associated Press. NO DISCRIMINATION IN HARVEY SYSTEM St. Louis, Mo.—A complaint, made by a Colored patron, of discrimination in one of the Harvey Houses, brought the following letter from Mr. Manager, who has charge of the St. Louis branch of the Harvey system at this time. In replying to Howard's letter, Mr. Manger stated: "It has always been my desire to give Colored people who patronize us, the same service for their money that we give anybody else. I will appreciate it if you can find it convenient to call on me in person, in ored that I may get a little more information first hand." THE NEGROES SHOULD BE EQUALLY DISTRIBUTED Norfolk, Va. At the meeting of the Southern Congress which convened here reeently, Judge Francis D. Winston, of North Carolina, said: "The complete industrial, intellectual and social development of the southern states can be secured only when the Negro race becomes a part of the citizenship of our sister states, and that we will encourage all movements tend ing to an equitable distribution of our Negro population among the other states of the union." RECORD COTTON BALE Eufaalu, Ala.—The Negro and his cotton are being affected by the world-wide war. A Colored farmer of thi splace recently sold a 770-lb. bale of cotton and the seed, and received for the lot the record-breaking price of $166,32. It was the largest bale brought to market this year. The lint sold at 16½ cents per pound, making $127.05 for the bale, and the seeds at the market price of $51.00 per ton, yielded $39.27. CLAIM EAST INDIAN NOT WHITE Galveston, Texas.—When full citizenship was granted to Abdul Ganis Mondul, native of Calcutta, by Judge Clay Stone recently, exception to the ruling was entered by M. H. Anthoni, United States naturalization examiner. Mr. Anthoni said the case could be appealed to the United States Supreme Court in order to get a final ruling on the question of what persons are to be classed as "white" in administering naturalization laws. --- --- Mo GIFTS Silk Pajamas, Lounging Last "The GIFTS THAT WILL DELIGHT A MAN Silk Pajamas, Lounging Robes, Silk Umbrellas, Canes, and Fashions Last Word in Neckwear and Shirts. 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Street Omaha, Nc "WE HELP YOU HELP YOURSELF" On the High Cost of Living If You Buy AN-GIER or HU-CO Named Goods In the highest quality of solidly packed tins at almost the same you pay for ordinary quality short-filled cans. HU-CO 30c COFFEE SUN-KIS White Borax NAPHTHA SOAP The Cudahy Soap Co. Omaha Neb A PURE LAUNDRY SOAP. GOOD GROCERIES ALWAYS P. WESIN GROCERY CO. Also Fresh Fruits and Vegetables. Telephone Douglas 10 ```markdown ``` Will Not Injure Hands or Clothes. and Children Our Women and Children Conducted by Lucille Skaggs Edwards. A few bars to introduce the Eternal Grand Chorus, And Death but the Conductor, marking the time when we shall first catch the glorious strains of the Complete Melody. To the one whose life is played amid the plaintive minor chords, the full melody following will be deeper, grander and more soulsatisfying by contrast. To those whose lives are a succession of major chords, blatant and innerving, the harmony to follow will truly be "The peace that passeth understanding." Believing this, on the threshold of the New Year I wish each friend the Happiness of Another Year. Another year to strive toward loftier ideals, A brave heart to endure discords that may encompass, With steady nerves and clear eyes to face each measure meted to us by an All Wise Father. This is My Symphony. —Peoples Home Journal. COLORED EX-MAYOR London, England.—Mr. John Archer, who was elected early in November, 1913, mayor of Battersea, England, a city of 200,000 inhabitants, will receive on New Year's Day at his palatial home. During the war ex-Mayor Archer has been to the "front" and gave his best energy and service to his country in aiding the soldiers who are fighting for the English flag. King George of England and all London have rejoiced over the spirit he has always exhibited under the Union Jack. When he was elected mayor of Battersea the incident welded the darker races closer than ever before. He was elected on his merit. He has lived here a number of years and made a wonderful impression throughout all England. King George is to visit during the holidays, all the hospitals and the ex-mayors will be his guests, and ex-Mayor Archer was among the first invited. He will be accompanied by his wife, who is a handsome brown-skin woman. A very elaborate celebration of the Emancipation Proclamation will be held at the Grove M. E. Church, 22nd and Seward streets, Monday evening, January 1, 1917, at 8 o'clock sharp. The following program has been arranged: Invocation by Rev. C. S. Costello. Instrumental Solo, Mrs. R. D. Allen. Opening Address, Mr. M. F. Singleton. Reading of Emancipation Proclamation, Mr. Irving G. Gray. Why We Should Celebrate This Day. George Wells Parker. Instrumental Selection, Mrs. C. H. Singleton. Short Addresses by Dr. J. H. Hutten, Mrs. Lucille Skraggs Edwards, Hon. Will N. Johnson, Mr. Wm. Alexander, Rev. M. H. Wilkinson, Mrs. W. T. Osborne, Mr. Rufus Johnson, Mr. Fred Ousley and others. IMPERIAL DYE & CLEANING WORKS Dry Cleaners, Garment and Fancy Dyers Phone Tyler 1022 1516 Vinton St. GEO. F. KRAUSE, Prop. A NEW YEAR'S THOUGHT On the threshold of a new year we are possessed with many thoughts. We are prone to glance backward upon the past year and find, with its joys and successes, much to regret; but sadness and regret are never helpful—they enervate and what is past cannot be recalled. Then comes a thought of gratitude for the joys and blessings of the past year and we determine to give energetic fidelity to each daily duty that will come to us in the new year. We are also thankful to those who by confidence in us and the occasional word of cheer have helped us on our way and we resolve to help make others happy. We begin the new year with a tear of sorrow and a smile of courage, a sigh of regret and a song of joy, a glance at past failures and a dream of great possibilities. We also wish that the new year may bring a full measure of happiness to all.—L. S. E After all, what is Life but a prelude to the Great Unknown. CHURCH OF ST. PHILIP THE DEACON The church was beautifully decorated for the Christmastide. The midnight Mass was well attended and was a most reverent and devout service. The music by the choir was excellent. The other services on Christmas Day were at 8 and 11 a. m., and evensong at 5 p. m. The Rev. Carl M. Worden, vicar of St. Matthias church, preached a thoughtful sermon at the 5 o'clock vesper service Sunday afternoon. The children's Christmas tree and party was held in the Guild rooms, Thursday, December 28, the Feast of the Holy Innocents. The Woman's Auxiliary will hold their annual birth day party at the rectory, Monday, New Year's Day, from 3 to 9 p. m. THE HELPERS' CLUB The Helpers' club, which is composed of fifteen ladies, helped to gladden the hearts of the less fortunate at the Christmastide. On Friday, December 23, the members of the club met at the residence of the president, Mrs. Robert T. Walker, 2121 North Twenty-seventh street, and prepared thirty baskets with a generous supply of provisions. Fifteen families were remembered each one receiving a donation of two baskets. The club has been organized for one year. The members wish to thank those who patronized their social affairs and thus aided them in their undertaking. BANQUET FOR HENSHAW MAIDS AND WAITERS A banquet was given for the maids and waiters of the Henshaw Hotel Christmas day at that popular hostelry. Mick Patton was toastmaster and was equal to the occasion. Interesting speeches were made by W. S. Metcalf and others. The efficient committee in charge of this most enjoyable affair consisted of E. S. Ellis, W. S. Metcalf and W. F. McClure, who, on behalf of their fellow employes, desire to express their appreciation to Messrs. T. J. and Earl O'Brien and Mr. Williams, the headwaiter. THE MONITOR. Ideal Button & Pleating Co Douglas 1936 OMAHA, NEB. 107-109-111 S. 16th St. ASK FOR AND GET SKINNER'S THE HIGHEST QUALITY EGG NOODLES 36 PAGE RECIPE BOOK FREE SKINNER MFG. CO., OMAHA, U.S.A. LARGEST MACARONI FACTORY IN AMERICA INCUBATORS—Cyphers, Queen HOVERS—Cyphers, Queen, International, Andrews. A full line of metal ware, feeds and poultry remedies. SEEDS, BULBS AND CUT FLOWERS A SPECIALTY Stewart's Seed Shop 1 Lb. 1 Lb. Can 35¢ 3 Lb. Can $1.00 Your Grocer Sells Butter-Nut the Coffee Delicious PLEATING BUTTONS HEMSTITCHING EMBROIDERING BRAIDING and BEADING BUTTONHOLES 119 N. 16th Stree (Opposite Post Office) 3 MATTIE WONDERFUL BARGAINS IN Ladies' Coats AT BONOFF'S N. Y. SAMPLE STORE 206 North 16th Street. Including plush coats, wool velour and broadcloth. The very newest styles. Over 500 beautiful coats on sale at a saving of ONE-THIRD off. Every fall suit, velvets, gaberdines or broadcloths, at ONE-HALF off. Fine selection of furs at ONE-THIRD off. COME EARLY WOVEN BONE CORSETS MADE TO ORDER MRS. LULU THOMPSON 3407 Boyd St. Colfax 1642 ARE YOU SATISFIED with your Dry Cleaner? If not, try the ROYAL DRY CLEANERS BEST WORK AND SERVICE NONE BETTER Call Us First PHONE DOUGLAS 1811 24th St., 1 block north of Cuming Street HOLSUM AND KLEEN MAID Why Buy Inferior When The Best COSTS NO MORE? JAY BURNS BAKING CO. Grocer Sells THE MONITOR A Weekly Newspaper devoted to the civic, social and religious interests of the Colored People of Nebraska and the West, with the desire to contribute something to the general good and upbuilding of the community and of the race. 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 ANOTHER YEAR One more year has slipped away to join the fleeting ages and another stands waiting at the portals of life. What does it hold for you and me and our race? Blessings are of two kinds, blessings comparative and blessings expectant. The former can always be weighed and measured, but the latter are the offsprings of hope. Blessings comparative make us thankful; blessings expectant sweeten the heart and make welcome every dawning day. Nearly all the world is at war save us, and that is a blessing of wondrous worth. Across the ocean homes are gone, friends parted, families scattered to the winds of heaven, and loved ones sleeping forever beneath the ruins and din of battles; we are at peace. No trumpet calls us from our daily tasks to slay our fellow man—or to be slain. We are at peace and that is a blessing not to be measured by line or gold. May the blight of war depart from us ever, and from the unhappy lands across the surging sea. And the blessings expectant? Long has it been since a new year dawned that holds for us more promise than this one. Across the dark mountains of hate a ray of hope is creeping; through the veils of despair a beam of love is gleaming. Time and circumstance have conspired together to lend a dream to the children of our dusky race. And we are ready, for these two conspirators never weave a dream until their chosen are prepared for the gift. Yes, we are ready—and may we prove worthy. The new year holds its promise and may it strengthen our faith in the eternal value of hope. "Lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world," was not whispered in vain. LOCAL COLORED BAR BERS AND THE UNIONS Recently all union barbershops raised the prices for haircuts and shaves. The Colored barbers, not being allowed membership in the unions, did not raise their prices. The result has been that much white patronage is now seeking the strictly Colored shop. Th union is much worried over the matter and delegates are visiting the Colored barbers and requesting them to meet the new schedule. The Colored barbers wisely and justly refuse. The union has no right to make such a demand upon them. They owe the union nothing. And the fact that white trade is now seeking the Colored shops shows how flimsy is the idea of prejudice. All things equal, the white patron may imagine himself opposed to shade in skin, but when conditions make his prejudice costly he throws his prejudice to the winds. Social economy can't consider a man's color and it is through economical conditions that racial problems must be partially worked out. May the colored barber continue to turn a deaf ear to the union and stick to his business. THE MONITOR. COLORED ORCHESTRA PLAYS AT THE BLACKSTONE Saturday night Adam's Saxophone orchestra made its debut at the Blackstone and scored a triumph. It is the first time colored musicians appeared at Omaha's magnificent apartment house and, from the praises showered upon the members of the orchestra, it will not be the last. The original arrangement of the popular air, "There's a Little Bit of Bad in Every Good Little Girl," took the gathering by storm and the orchestra was compelled to play the piece for a solid hour. The Monitor is proud of these triumphs which colored orchestras are winning in their fight against the opposition of union players and whenever one is made we wish it reported so that our readers may enjoy the spirit of the victories. 1. Listen, O my Son, while I honk honk to thee about the resolves thou intendest to slip over next Monday. 2. It is best, O my Son, not to make any, for thou knowest thou hast no intention of keeping them. 3. But once annually it is customary for man and woman to think of putting a halter on their hefty habits and toss the lasso after the angel stuff. 4. Therefore, O my Son, rise up from the bogs of dank disinterest, grab virtue by the topknot and make her to deliver thee a package of saint salve and wholesome haloes. 5. Stir up thy latent powers and plan thy campaign against the frailties of human falldowns. 6. If thou canst not separate thy shortcomings from thy longdoings, seek assistance from thy wife, relatives or friends and thy denseness will become illuminated with floods of light. 7. Thou wilt then wonder if thou hast not Beelzebub looking like a 1900 model automobile. 8. Discouragement will block thy good intentions with his ready right and deliver an upper cut to thy nerve with his lithesome left. 9. Then thou shouldst seek fresh air because thy head holdeth much unseemly noise. 10. And under the star strewn sky thou wilt swear never to try to make another N. Y. D. resolution. It is well, O my Son, because thou wouldst not have kept them anyway. We will now proceed to the painless assassination of about two minutes. The daily press is terrible "het up" over the fact that Senor Villa is roasting an American or two south of the Rio Grande. Possibly it knows how SONG OF SOLOMON New Year's Resolutions OBVIOUS OBSERVATIONS colored folks feel when the southern savages of Dixie hold similar fire fests occasionally. So Lloyd-George doesn't want peace eh? Well, if the kaiser keeps up his pace we reckon Georgie will wish he had grabbed the chance. Boston may be highbrow, but the prohibs weren't able to hand her the drinkless guff. She went wet in spite of Billy, the big bluff with the bally buncombe. Wilson is in bad again, as usual. He wrote a peace note and Europe asked the why of the wherefore. Lansing got busy trying to explain and has given half a dozen different explanations up to date. And just to think—four more years! We made quite a holler when cold weather came, but we are growing quite chummy nowadays. Wonder if Georgia will celebrate this New Year by lynching several of her colored citizens? Among your New Year resolutions kindly remember that the paper you are reading costs money. Thanking you for your undivided attention, we will now back up the hands of the watch and take things easy. LETTERS FROM OUR READERS. Omaha, Neb., Dec. 24, 1916. The Monitor: Omaha, Neb. Gentlemen. Enclosed please find my personal check for one dollar fifty cents, in full for subscription to The Monitor for the year. I have during the year perused your publication with admiration and I believe it is destined to do much good by imparting much needed information to our people. I can but predict and hope for this voice continued and increased prosperity in the future. Yours very truly, W. S. Metcalf. COLORED CONDUCTORS ON CANADIAN CARS (Continued From First Page) ex-Controller Hubbard and Dr. C. C. James, of the Dominion Department of Agriculture. Each of these men delivered strong addresses to the people who had assembled in honor of the paper's anniversary. Colored Troops for the War. But the work which Mr. Whitney has done along patriotic lines is the work which makes a peculiar appeal at the present time. Early in the year he set about writing to Sir Sam Hughes, asking him to authorize the formation of the first Colored platoon. The authorization was immediately granted, and Mr. Whitney lost no time in agitating through his newspaper, for volunteers. In every issue of the paper there appeared on the first page a strongly-worded appeal headed "Call for Recruits," and below it a blank form to be filled by each prospective volunteer. So in addition to his other duties Mr. Whitney became a very efficient recruiting officer. Week after week he urged the Cause through his paper, and responses came quickly. Janitors, railway porters and laborers from Toronto and other places freely offered their services. The Negro in Canada is loyal; he realizes that under the British flag he enjoys certain privileges not accorded him elsewhere. When the success of the platoon was assured Mr. Whitney sought to get the men attached to a battalion. But now came the stumbling-black. Not a colonel willing to receive the Colored recruits could be found. To Mr. Whitney, however, difficulties exist only to be surmounted. Confident that enough Colored volunteers could be obtained to form a battalion, he had the Militia Department authorize the formation of what is now known as "The Colored Man's Own Battalion," of which O. C. is Lieut.-Col. D. H. Sutherland. This is a Construction Battalion and is of the utmost importance. As the advertisement is connected with it says, "Bridges, railways, and artillery roads, which are being destroyed by the enemy in retreat must be rebuilt immediately in order to keep fighting men supplied with food and munitions of war." Organized Civic Association. Besides his other activities, Mr. Whitney found time to organize the "Canadian Civic Association," and he is at the present time chairman of the executive board. The object of the organization is to train up the members to the best conceptions of what constitutes good citizenship. One word explains the success of Mr. Whitney's various efforts, and that word is "Service." He possesses in a very strong degree what is called "Social consciousness." 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. HENRI H. CLAIBORNE NOTARY PUBLIC Justice of the Peace Tel. Red 7401 Res. Doug. 6188 512-13 Paxton Blk. 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. Start Saving Now One Dollar will open an account in the Savings Department of the United States Nat'l Bank 16th and Farnam Streets EMERSON LAUNDRY F. S. MOREY, Proprietor 1303-05 North 24th Street Phone Webster 820 OMAHA PRINTING COMPANY THE OFFICE SUPPLY HOUSE OMAHA TRANSFER CO. "The Only Way" BAGGAGE Checked to Destination Events and Persons The Union Pacific granted all employees an extra month's wages as an Xmas present, and Frank Douglas decided to spend the holidays and the extra pay in Denver. Mrs. Chester Williams, formerly of Omaha but now living in Detroit, was invited to join the choir of St. Matthew's Episcopal church of that city. Weeping Willow Lodge No. 9596, G. U. O. of O. F., meets second and fourth Thursdays of each month at U. B. F. Hall, 24th and Charles. M. H. Hazzard, N. G.; T. H. Gaskin, P. S. P. S. Thomas Roulette and Herbert Glover have returned from Western University to spend the holidays with their parents. They will remain until January 8. Miss Adell Davis won a diploma for the best penmanship at the Howard Kennedy School. Dependable dressmaking, 2511 Lake St. Miss Gladys Councellor.— Adv. The Three J's Club gave their annual Christmas dance at the Alamo Monday night. A large, happy and enthusiastic crowd thronged the hall and enjoyed the select program of dances. Many of the ladies were most exquisitely gowned and lent a very distinct air of refinement to the appreciative numbers. Devereaux's orchestra furnished the music, while the Messrs. Killingsworth and Prof. Herrington managed the affair in behalf of the club. Keystone Lodge No. 4, K. of P., Omaha, Neb. Meetings first and third Thursday of each month. M. H. Hazzard, C. C.; J. H. Glover, K. of R. S. Raymond J. Knox, railway postal clerk running between Kansas City and Omaha, has just finished serving as clerk in charge of his car for the period of eighteen days. Miss Ruth Seay, who has been confined to bed by reason of illness, is much improved. Rev. C. H. Blocker, of Waco, Texas, is in the city as the guest of Rev. A. Wagner, 23d and Cumings streets. He expects to conduct evangelistic work here in the near future. Go to Gordon's Drug Store, 24th and Burdette Sts., for Brown Skin Powder, Dr. Palmer's Skin Whitener Soap and Skin Whitener. Webster 6174.—Adv. Mrs. Mary Watkins, of 111312 Pacific street, who was attacked, cut in the throat and robbed by some unknown man, is at St. Joseph's hospital. While the wounds were quite serious, the prompt and efficient first aid rendered by Dr. L. E. Britt probably saved the woman's life. She is now reported to be convalescing nicely. The Don't Worry Girls' Club met at the home of Mrs. Nannie Johnson, 1714 Williams street, December 21, 1916. The next meeting will be at the home of Mrs. Estelle David, 1213 Missouri Avenue, South Omaha. Try the Poro System. It will overcome a multitude of troubles that have arisen from neglect and faulty treatment of the scalp. For quick and lasting results. Call Douglas 7689. Mrs. Susie Smith.—Adv. Dan Desdunes' Orchestra, Webster 710, 2516 Burdette St.—Adv. A birthday surprise party was tendered Rev. M. H. Wilkinson Xmas night. A large number were present. A joyful time was spent and many gifts were brought. The pastor thanks all for their loving interest and kind remebrances. Watch Meeting will be held at Grove M. E. Church Sunday eve, December 31. Everyone invited. THE MONITOR. Mrs. Martha Tucker, of the South Side, entertained a number of friends at a delightful Xmas dinner. The dining room was beautifully decorated and the guests charmingly entertained by Mrs. Eva Gaines, pianist, and Thomas Perkins, well known sax- Will N. Johnson, Lawyer, 109 So. 14th Street. Douglas 5841. ophonist. James Washington has just returned from a concert trip through Oklahoma. The Big Twelve Whist Club was royally entertained Wednesday night as the guests of Dr. L. E. Britt. Smoke John Ruskin 5c Cigar. Biggest and Best.—Adv. The Atkisson Shoe Co. wish to call attention to their line of boys' shoes. This company bought heavily last year and is offering the best at prices unequalled in Omaha. Look for ad. Mrs. Walter Stephens entertained the Art class at her residence, 2718 North 28th avenue, Wednesday afternoon. The time was spent in art work after which refreshments were served. Send your family wash to the Hinchey Laundry, Phone South or Tyler 146. You will be satisfied.—Adv. The Crescent Whist Club met with Mrs. Odessa Jackson, 2667 Douglas street, Tuesday, December 26. The first prize, a hand painted plate, was won by Mrs. Belle Taylor. The booby prize, a powder box, was won by Mrs. Mae Jackson. The hostess was presented with a hand painted plate and each member of the club was presented with a favor by the president. The next meeting will be with Mrs. Dan Murphy, 2716 Miami street. b met with 57 Douglas or 26. The plate, was The booby won by Mrs. was pre- plate and was present-ident. The Mrs. Dan met. For Chills use our $5.00 coal or your kind at Harmon & Weeth. Web. 848. Mr. and Mrs. George W. Mack entertained at a six course Christmas dinner at their residence, 2367 North 27th street. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Ray, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Hall and Mesdames H. Sherwood and W. H. Jackson. The house was beautifully decorated. 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. Read Shaffer Chapter's ad. You have? Of course, if you have eyes you couldn't fail to see it. Mrs. Walter Stephens, of 2718 No. 25th avenue, entertained at a family dinne party Christmas day, complimentary to her brother, Lairy Nathaniel Peoples and his fiance, Miss Frances Irene Bell, whose marriage is to take place early in January. Are you going January 9? Indeed, I am. The Basket Stores will help you solve the problem of the high cost of living. Look up their price list for this week.—Adv. Mrs. Georgia Jordan of Spokane, Wash., is visiting her uncle, Robert Severe, of 4421 South Twenty-sixth street, South Side. When you need a good clean shave, see P. H. Jenkins, 1313 Dodge street.—Adv. January 9th is the date. The Alamo is the place. Shaffer chapter's entertainment is the event. Desdunes' orchestra. Try Madam Baker's Wonderful Hair Grower, on sale at The People's Drug Store.—Adv. George Andrew Love and Miss Daisy Belle Hopkins were married at St. Philip's rectory at 8 o'clock, Saturday night, December 23, by the Rev. John Albert Williams. Their friends extend congratulations and wish them a long and happy wedded life. --- LOVE-HOPKINS We Appreciate Your Business Agents for John B. Stetson Hats ROSE BLDG., 16th AND FARNAM To Our Monitor Readers May 1917 be the best year you've ever known- May it bring you perfect health and abundant happiness. Our January WHITE SALES Start Tuesday, Jan. 2nd. MUSLIN UNDERWEAR, BLOUSES, HOSIERY, LINENS, DOMESTICS, ETC.—WONDERFUL ASSORTMENTS. Brandeis Stores Watch For Particulars of Our Greatest If You Understand the Value of Good Shoe Repairing—Try H. LAZARUS Merry Xmas—Happy New Year 2019 Cuming St. Red 2395 Work called for and delivered. a ae — 6 rc BRINGS UNPROPHESIED OPPORTUNITIES TO RACE «Continued From First Page) Ee ae ee ete: ee) Se era epee tak eae sale pat ree ee Ta to the Montgomery, Alabama, Adver- tiser, contains these paragraphs: “Why should the South raise such ebjections to the jobless man seeking the manless job, especially when it has held that jobless man up to the ridicule of the world as trifling, shiit- less and such a burden to the South? “Now that the opportunity has come to the Negro to relieve the South of some of its burden, and at the same time advance his own inter- est, a great hue and cry is started that it must not be allowed, and the usual and foolish method of repres- sive legislation is brought into play. “The Macon Telegraph says of the Negro exodus: ‘If we lose it, we go bankrupt.’ Yet it is the same paper that only a few months ago was ad- vocating the sending of 100,000 Ne- groes into Mexico to conquer the ‘mongrel breed,’ and at the same time rid the South of that many worthless Negroes. How different the song new. .. 4+ “The world war is bringing many changes and a chance for the Negro to enter broader fields. With the ‘tempting bait’ of higher wages, shorter hours, better schools and bet- ter treatment, all the preachments of the so-called ‘race leaders’ will fall on deaf ears.” The most comprehensive expression of hope for the Negro raised by the direct and indirect efforts of the war appears in an article by Wilson Jef- ferson contributed to the N. Y. Even- ing Post. While the war lasts and in the following years of necessary reconstruction work in Europe, for- eign workers will be kept over there. Consequently our source of unskilled labor supply must be the over-plenti- ful Negro labor of the South, accord- ing to Mr. Jefferson, The Southern wage has heen low because Colored labor was plentiful. The migration will react on Southern conditions. “In the South the poorer whites will be forced to do some of the hard- er tasks of the shop and field, and will be forced to do what they have never hitherto done: fit themselves for house work and other work calling for more or less personal service. And it will all work to the Negro’s gain. The employer will not be able to get along without the help of both, and the white worker will not be willing to work for the Negro wage. “Some of the trades in the South offer an example of white and Negro co-operation, In them Negro and white unions atfiliate for their mutual protection. As a consequence, in the building trades, for example, the wage compares favorably with the scale in other parts of the country. Among unskilled workers there will be unions and affiliations of a similar nature, and a must higher wage scale will prevail as a result.” Nothing has hampered the Negro as a race more than the inability of its great body of workers to make a decent living, Mr. Jefferson insists. He believes most people do not real- ize how indifferent the average South- ern employer has been to the needs of his workmen. “The laws give these men absolutely no protection. The hulle aft #ham are ac canahle and live THE MONITOR. “as servants,” says Mr. Jefferson, it has never been willing to pay them very much in wages. “The one and two-room hut has grown out of this state of affairs. If as it often happened, the black man rebelled, he was always taunted witi the more or less truthful assertion that the North and West did not want him and his “ways.” What was not told him was that the black man’s ‘ways’ were largely a result of the white man’s ways. But more and more he is finding this out for himself. He is rapidly learning that forty dollars a month and regular habits are in- finitely better than fifteen or twenty dollars a month and irregular habits. In short he is learning to be willing to cast off the loose methods of the South for ‘Yankee’ ways because of the difference it makes in his pay- roll and in his condition of living. . . . “To get a glimpse of the possibil- ities wrapped up in Negro labor one has only to investigate the more pro- gressive of the manufacturing cities of the South. Birmingham, Ala., de- pends almost wholly upon the Negro for its unskilled and semi-skilled la- bor. Nashville, Atlanta, Memphis and Jacksonville do likewise. But in all of these towns, save in some in- stances in Birmingham, wages are too low, housing conditions are poor, and the advantages for recreation and pleasure exceedingly limited.” Furthermore, Mr. Jefferson argues that American employers can trust Negro employees. “The Negro represents the sanest, safest group—too safe, we think, sometimes—in this country, and he has proved it on more than one occa- sion. He can be trusted. Many of the employer class have had their eyes opened with respect to much of our foreign-born labor. A great deal of it is much too keen (to use our Ameri- can expression) for ordinary, every- day uses. Even with less effective results to begin with, the Negro in the end would prove more tractable and, what is more important, more genuinely interested in the advance- ment and prosperity of his employer.” Unforeseen, the way is opening for the Negro to win a better place and hold it on industrial and economic grounds in this country. In Europe, too, the war has brought the blacks of British and French colonies to the front, not merely as fighters but “apt and tractable” industrial workers. From the shaking up of race relations the world over, Negroes, Mr. Jeffer- son thinks, may reasonably expect an open and avowed policy of help and uplift long waited for C. S. JOHNSON 18th and Izard Tel. Douglas 1702 ALL KINDS OF COAL and COKE at POPULAR PRICES. Best for the Money Pent 0-0 08 Otho O“4 Established 1890 C. J. CARLSON Dealer in Shoes and Gents’ Furnishings 1514 No. 24th St. . Omaha, Neb. ee en annas $80 Oot Ono On Odom O- OOOO Oot Tel. Red 1424 Will L. Hetherington Violinist t Instructor at Bellevue College Asst. of Henry Cox { Studio Patterson Blk t We recommend the State Furniture Co. Corner 14th and Dodge Sts. as the most reliable, accommodat- ing and economical furniture store to buy from. ee ee eee ee YOUR BOY’S SHOES SHOULD BE BOUGHT OF US Heavy orders before the raise makes it possible to sell you the fines $2.50 and $3.00 boys’ shoes in Omaha. M. S. ATKISSON’S .S. ATK (“HOME OF THE NETTLETON”) Buy Yours Here. 5 503 South 16th Street ller Grand Building. Fadden &Bittner | Men’s Finer | Furnishings Only Lae Cee i both } 511 South 16th Street ee ee ee ee ee ee | THE BETTER KIND 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 & Stein “Omaha’s Best Baggage Build- ers” 1803 FARNAM STREET ‘ Dene cites, ee Pe es ee ee ge ee ae 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. $0 0-00-0008 OOO OOO OOOO OOOO ener Sn SMOKE ) CIGAR ' Te Be Ce Pe Ee one me ee eee Eee) oe Sor PATTON HOTEL AND CAFE: N. A. Patton, Proprietor 1014-1016-1018 South 11th St. Telephone Douglas 4445 62 MODERN AND NEATLY FURNISHED ROOMS be 0 00000000 OOOO OOOO Seana nner er emrr nner 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. 5. A. Edhoim . W. Sherman Standard Laundry 24th, Near Lake Street Phone Webster 130 a NEW HOME IN| call IN TW es ‘a pny ares q get it Ae my wife * 4 —< w= a ty) alam Lael Silt NZ ae in ea | ZZ> ac” NO OTHER LIKE IT. CD NO OTHER AS GOOD. Purchase the “NEW HOME” and you willhave a life asset at the price you pay. The elimination of repair expense by superior workmanship and best quality of material insures life-long service at mini- mum cost. Insist on havingthe “NEW HOME”. WARRANTED FOR ALL TIME. Known the world over for superior sewing qualities. Not sold under any other name. ‘THE NEW HOME SEWING MACHINE CO.,ORANGE,MASS, HAYDEN BROTHERS, OMAHA P8808 OO OOOO OO Oe R.C. PRICE, The Barber oo , al cy ' e ' yo i —, iia ‘ , —— XE anaes No superior and few equals. My success as a barber is not due to knocking my fellow work- men or any other knight of the chair. The public reserves the, right to differenciate between real. barber work and a game of talk. My work stands alone on its mer-| its. With the ' A. P. SIMMONS, Prop. | ESS-TEE-DEE SHAVING ' PARLOR. 1322 DODGE STREET Gdn Gntndnbbetntnpiebseceneeibuis eae On Re FY eee ee Se: 1879 1916 Poem —_ WE FLORISTS, Lg 7G 1523 Douglas St. Douglas 1324 een heehee Benen uber tebe Be aa See aes ce MAC THE PRINTER J. M. McGaffin. Makes Good Things Out of Tyne -Paper and Ink. Don’t worry, fret or hesitate about your PRINTING Mac is always on the job, Call Doug, 2828. 108 So. 14th St. Geéudubntethedateneemme ie en ee Mrs. J. H. Nichols, who has been confined to her bed with la gippe, is slowly recovering. Mr. P. Wright, of 2514 J street, left this week for Jacksonville, Florida, to spend the winter. We wish him a pleasant stay and hope that the trip will prove a great benefit to his health. The Xmas trees at both Bethel Baptist and Allen Chapel were beautiful, well filled and attended. The maie members of the Bethel Baptist Church presented Rev. T. Taggart with a beautiful $55.00 suit for a Xmas gift to show their appreciation for his efficient work during his stay with them. A party of men from North and South Side spent a day hunting Xmas week in the sandhills of Nebraska. They brought back twenty rabbits. Everyone says they enjoyed the sport Those that were with the party were Messrs. Ralph Aggie, Lloyd Gray, Sam Washington, John D. Thornton and Master Johnny Thornton. Mr. W. Patterson left Thursday morning for his home in Kansas City, Kansas, after spending Xmas in Omaha with his two daughters, Mrs. Roxie THE CHICAGO THE CHICAGO BARGAIN STORE 4824 South Twenty-fourth Street. TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE SALE.—REMEMBER IT EVERYTHING FOR MEN, Lincoln D. Joseph B. LaCour, Editor 821 S Mrs. Wyatt W IF PARTY HAVE YOU Made, Cleane V. B. Y THE BEST AND MOST REAS 219 North 9th Street. TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE BIG TEN-DAY MONEY-RAISING SALE.—REMEMBER IT LASTS ONLY TEN DAYS. EVERYTHING FOR MEN, WOMEN AND CHILDREN. Lincoln Department THE BEST AND MOST REASONABLE PLACE IN THE CITY 219 North 9th Street. Lincoln, Neb. Heffley's Tailors For Nifty Up-to-Date CLOTHING Oliver Theatre Bldg. 149 N. 13th ST. JOHN'S A. M. E. CHURCH NOTES The Rev. W. T. Osborne, Pastor.. The sacred concert at St. John Sunday eve, was a classic literary and musical treat. Beautiful Christmas carols were sung by the choir. Solos by Miss Pearl Ray and Mr. Perry were in keeping and well rendered. The papers by Mrs. Zenobia Diggs and Miss Venus Cropp were interesting and inspiring. "Bessie's Christmas," recited by Miss Rachel Henderson, was a real Christmas lesson and impressed the audience. The Christmas tree on Monday night was largely attended. An excellent --- SOUTH SIDE. Williams and Mrs. Alice Crittenden. This the girls enjoyed very much, being the first Xmas he spent with them for a number of years. Mrs. Alyce Tapps, of 5628 South 33d Street, delightfully entertained Wednesday, December 27, at dinner for Mr. and Mrs. Jones, of Jones and Chiles undertaking establishment. Rev. J. C. C. Owens, of Kansas City Kansas, was in the city on Sunday and preached at the A. M. E. Church, South Omaha morning and evening. Petersen & Michelsen Hardware Co. GOOD HARDWARE 2408 N St. Tel. South 162 STANEK'S PHARMACY Henry Stanek, Prop. PRESCRIPTION EXPERT Cor. 24th and L Sts. Tel. So. 878 MELCHOR--Druggist The Old Reliable Tel. South 807 4826 So. 24th St. BIG TEN-DAY MONEY-RAISING LASTS ONLY TEN DAYS. WOMEN AND CHILDREN. Department or and Business Manager. Street Williams Reporter. TICULAR FOR CLOTHES d and Pressed YOUNG REASONABLE PLACE IN THE CITY Lincoln, Neb. The CHAPMAN Drug Store 934 P St., Lincoln Opposite Main Door Post Office Cameras and Films, Magazines, Cigars, Candies and a full line of Druggist Sundries program was rendered by the Sunday School under the management of Mrs. Eliza Turner. Mr. and Mrs. Winfield entertained at Christmas dinner Rev. and Mrs. Osborne and Mr. and Mrs. Bryant, of Boulder. Colo. Mrs. Mardell Ricks Bundrant, of Minneapolis, formerly a Sunday School teacher and member of St. John's choir, is a welcome visitor among the Sunday School and Church folk, as well as her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Ricks( of South 28th St., Mrs. Bundrant will remain two or three weeks and will be the honored guest at many social functions, being one of Omaha's favorite girls. Mrs Ricks entertained in her honor on --- THE MONITOR. A. Crittenden. Very much, beant with them 5628 South entertained 7, at dinner of Jones andishment. Kansas City on Sunday Wednesday from 4 to 7 p. m. It was a brilliant affair. Among the many beautiful and useful gifts received by Mrs. W. T. Osborne, and the many cards of remembrance, cut glass and hand painted china were also much in evidence. The Rev. W. T. Osborne was the recipient of many useful gifts, receiving many from the Willing Workers Christmas tree on Friday eve. The Willing Workers met with Mrs. Alice Sherwood on Friday eve. A beautiful Christmas tree lighted with Christmas candles and decorated with the bright tree trimming was heavily ladened with gifts for the members of the Club, and immediate friends. Thehusbands of the ladies of the Willing Workers were the invited guests. A beautiful luncheon was served and all had an enjoyable Christmas treat. The captains of the Mite Missionary Society will be honored guests at a luncheon early in January, at which time they will discuss and complete plans for the work of their respective cubs. CHRISTMAS AT THE N. W. C. A. HOME Through the efforts of Mrs. J. H. Smith, chairman of the house committee, and Mrs. R. W. Freeman, the hearts of the inmates of the home were gladdened, and Xmas made bright and happy. On Sunday evening a number of association members and friend's gathered at the home, where a Christmas celebration was held, consisting of appropriate services followed by short talks from the visitors, after which the presents were distributed from a beautifully decorated Xmas tree. Each inmate received a number of useful gifts. The home was also remembered with Christmas donations of provisions, jellies and fruits. Among those present were Messrs. Black, Nelson and Singleton, of the advisory board, Rev. and Mrs. W. F. Botts, Mrs. L. Gully, of Chicago, Mrs. Turner, Mrs. I. Bailey, Mrs. Kendle and Mr. M. Freeman. On Christmas day a bountiful Xmas dinner consisting of turkey and all of its fixings, was served to the inmates. The entire dinner was provided by Mr. John H. Broomfield, for whose kindness and generosity the N. W. C. A. desires to thank him. Fritz Pollard, the sensational player on the Brown Eleven, has been selected by Walter Camp as a member of Collier's All American Eleven. The compliment which Camp pays to Pollard is that he, Pollard, is not only the best back of the present season, but the best known to history of American football. Notice to Non-Resident Defendant To Leroy Plympton, Defendant: You are hereby notified that on the 1st day of September, 1916, Lillian Plympton filed her petition in the District Court of Douglas County, Nebraska, the object and prayer of which was to obtain a divorce from you, on the grounds of extreme cruelty and non-support. You are further notified that the plaintiff asked in said petition for the care, custody and education of her minor child. You are further notified that on the 4th dav of December, 1916, Hon. George A. Day, Judge of the District Court of Douglas County, Nebraska, ordered that service be had on you by publication. You are required to answer said petition on or before the 22nd day of January, 1917, or judgment will be taken against you. 4t-76-79. Lillian Plympton. 7 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING RATES—1 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, Walnut 2168. George Marshall. 635 Keeline Bldg. HOUSES—FOR RENT Monitor advertisers can satisfy all your wants. For Rent-A five room modern cottage, 2013 North Twenty-third street. Webster 6762. FURNISHED ROOMS FOR RENT. Furnished room. Strictly modern. Harney 4340. Mrs. Jackson, 2669 Douglas street. Strictly modern rooms for rent, 822 North Twenty-third street. Mrs. I. M. Faulkner, Douglas 5561. Nicely furnished rooms. Modern. Mrs. R. J. Gaskin, 2606 Seward St. Webster 4490. Will rent front room to careful coupe or two men. Also small bedroom Reasonable. Close in. Webster 4745. Modern furnished rooms. Hot and cold water. Mrs. A. L. Johnson, 1810 North Twenty-third street. Webster 2058. Two rooms for light housekeeping. 2205 No. 27th avenue. For Rent—Furnished rooms in modern home for nice quiet young man. 3702 North Twenty-third St. Webster 3727. Strictly modern room for two men or man and wife, 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 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. FOR SALE—MISCELLANEOUS. Try Madam Baker's Wonderful Hair Grower, on sale at The People's Drug Store.—Adv. Remember Freling and Steinle. They carry the finest line of trunks, bags and suit cases in Omaha. Have you heard of the Hu-Co and Tangier brands of eats? Look it up in the ads. Look Who's Here! ALAMO HALL Tuesday Eve., Jan. 9th COME ONE! COME ALL! ADMISSION 25c 8 The Alhambra THE HOUSE OF COURTESY 24th and Parker Finest House! Finest Music!! Finest Features!!! You Are Always Welcome SUNDAY WILFRED LUCAS IN RUMMY (5 reel—Triangle) ONE COMEDY MONDAY WM. S. HART IN THE RETURN OF DRAW EGAN (5 reel—Triangle) SEE AMERICA FIRST TUESDAY MY PARDNER (5 reels—Burr McIntosh) WEDNESDAY THE JUNGLE FLASHLIGHT REEL LIFE THURSDAY A SURPRISE FEATURE ONE COMEDY FRIDAY THE BRUISER (5 reel—William Russell) ONE COMEDY SATURDAY THE GAMBLER'S LAST LOVE THAT DOG GONE BABY THE MUTUAL WEEKLY REMEMBER OUR BARTOLA! The Finest of Musical Eentertainment in Omaha. 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. Look Wh Shaffer Chap ALAMO Tuesday Even GRAND MUSIC Under Management DESDUNE'S FU COME ONE! ADMISSION ELLA HUNTER Chairman THE MONITOR. MENTS Business Rex Theatre SANFORD MUSICAL COMEDY COMPANY Every Afternoon and Evening 1316 DOUGLAS STREET The Colored Joy Makers Change of Program Sundays and Thursdays. MECCA ROLLER RINK Everybody's Down at the Rink DON'T FORGET Open Evenings 7:30. 24th & Grant F. J. Thompson, Manager. 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. 3 P. M. to 11:55 Peoples Drug Store, Douglas 1446 Midway, Douglas 1491 or 3459 5 A. M. to 3 P. M. Residence, Web. 7651 FOR SAFETY AND SERVICE CALL AUTO SERVICE-DAY AND NIGH Enclosed Winter Car. Midnight Ball Ball Wes Webster Given by THE PASTIME SOCIAL CLUB at NEW YEAR'S EVE Dancing from 12 M. to 5 A. M. Admission 25 cents re! 42 ALL! I wish tomers for Year. --- The Busin Business Enterprises Conducted Grow by Y Business Enterprises Conducted by Colored People-Help Them to Grow by Your Patronage. Annie Banks * Cecil B. Wilkes BANKS-WILKES Funeral Directors and Embalmers Lady Assistant Satisfaction Guaranteed 1914 Cuming Street Res. Doug. 4379, Office Doug. 3718 TERRELL'S DRUG STORE Graduate Pharmacist Prompt Delivery Excellent Service Webster 4443 24th and Grant Repairing and Storing Orders Promptly Filled NORTH SIDE SECOND-HAND STORE Auction Every Saturday. R. B. RHODES Dealer in New and Second Hand Furniture and Stoves Household Goods Bought and Sold Rentals and Real Estate 2522 Lake St. Omaha, Neb. Automobile and Open Horse Drawn Hearses Day and Night JONES & CHILES FUNERAL HOME Lady Attendant Calls answered promptly anywhere Phone Web. 204 2314 N. 24th St. Licensed Embalmer. DR. M. PRYOR DR. M. PRYOR RHEUMATIC SPECIALIST Famous Hot Springs Treatment Room 14, Patterson Block S. E. Corner 17th and Farnam Douglas 5824 Western Undert SILAS JOHNSON Webster 248 Chapel. Open "THE OL Wm J. Swo PHONE D Western Undertaking Company Webster 248 Chapel. Open Day and Night. 2518 Lake Street "THE OLD RELIABLE" Metz Beer WM J. SWOBODA RETAIL DEALER PHONE DOUGLAS 222. OMAHA. NEB. 6191 Omaha's Most Successful Barber. I wish to thank the readers of tomers for past patronage and to Year. I wish to thank the readers of The Monitor and my many customers for past patronage and to wish them all a very Happy New Year. 1313 Dodge Street The Business World The Business World In Undertaking Co SILAS JOHNSON, Funeral Director Chapel. Open Day and Night. 2 THE OLD RELIAB Metz B WM J. SWOBODA RETAIL PHONE DOUGLAS 222. O ank the readers of The Monitor and patronage and to wish them all a v P. H. JENKINS eet 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 Res. Colfax 3831 Office Doug 7150 AMOS P. SCRUGGS Attorney-at-Law 220 South 13th Street (Over Pope's Drug Store) OMAHA ertaking Company JNSON, Funeral Director. Open Day and Night. 2518 Lake Street OLD RELIABLE" Metz Beer WOBODA RETAIL DEALER E DOUGLAS 222. OMAHA.NEB. Our Growing Popularity Has been built up through efficiency. Efficiency is demanded in barbering as in everything else. We KNOW our business and we want YOU to KNOW that we can deliver the goods. Why go to just an ordinary barber when you can get the best service and attention at our shop? Yes, sir. BARBERING--That's My Business ers of The Monitor and my many cus- and to wish them all a very Happy New --- Omaha, Neb.