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THE MONITOR A National Weekly Per Devoted to the Interests of the Colored us of Nebraska and the West $1.50 a Year. 5c a Copy Conserving Interests of Colored Americans Race Leaders Urged To Study And Apply Social Programs To Special Civic Needs of People. THE NATIONAL URBAN LEAGUE Plans To Extend Its Work To Many Cities. Eugene Kinkle Jones Timely Advice In The Survey During 1917 Negro leaders should study social programs and learn to apply those most appropriate to reduce the number of social maladjustments among their people. Special efforts should be made in those directions in which the Negro record compares unfavorably with the same among the whites—for example: (1) The death rate, with special reference to infant morality and death due to pulmonary causes; (3) Delinquency among adults, with special reference to the need of such preventive measures as may be thrown around the adolescent youth—wholesome amusements, employment opportunities, vocational guidance. League To Extend Work In this connection the National League on Urban Conditions among Negroes is planning to extend its work to an increased number of cities. The almost unprecedented northward migration of Negroes to the large industrial centres has made this extension increasingly necessary. Already twenty cities feel the influence of the league's activities. Additional colored social workers will be trained, so that the work proposed can be prosecuted not only by sympathetic persons that know intimately the aspirations of the race, but can be handled with intelligence and confidence. Social Problems And Race Lines Social problems know no race lines, but racial prejudices may accentuate these problems. In the case of the relationship of Negroes with the white people in American cities, this is particularly true. In New York city, where the league's work in the various colored districts is the model for the activities in other cities, it is hoped that during the year 1916-17, the Brooklyn committee will become independent and assume entire responsibility for the work in Brooklyn; that a definite movement to reduce the high infant mortality among Negro babies in New York will be inaugurated; a home for colored women discharged or paroled from the Night Court, Work House or other penal institutions will be established; in cooperation with the Babies' Welfare Association, the Association of Day Nurseries and other organizations, a day nursery will be established in the Columbus Hill section; in cooperation with the Association for the Prevention and Relief of Heart Disease and the Burke Foundation, a cardiac class or clinic may be established in the Harlem section, where 60,000 Negroes live; a school for domestic employees 1E REV. JOHN ALBERT WILLIAMS. Editor Omaha, Nebraska, Jan. 13, 1917 will be established; those organizations wishing to conduct boys' or girls' club work may combine and jointly employ a worker with boys and a worker with girls to conduct their respective clubs; and some form of vocational guidance will be instituted for the colored school children of New York, thereby directing the children to opportunities for occupational training and enlarging the field of employment now open to colored children. Colored Man Appointed On Board of Education New York, Jan. 10.—For the first time since 1893, a Negro became a member of the Board of Education. Monday, when Mayor Mitchell announced appointments to fill the eleven vacancies which now exist. The Mayor appointed D. E. P. Roberts, a Negro physician, of 242 West Fifty-third street, to fill one of the vacancies. The report that the Mayor intended to appoint a Negro to the board was current around the offices of the Board of Education for the last week and caused considerable discussion. Dr. Roberts is the first Negro member of the board since the retirement of Samuel R. Scotron, who served on the Brooklyn Board of Education from 1894 until 1898. DUMAS PROUD OF HIS AFRICAN BLOOD A few weeks ago a new novel of the great French author, Alexander Dumas, was discovered and has received considerable mention throughout the literary world. A French writer in La Revue gathers together some reminiscences of the great novelist and among them is the following: "It is said of Dumas that he was so vain that he would often get up behind his own carriage in order to demonstrate to his friends that he had a Negro footman. He always seemed very proud of the fact that he had African blood in his veins." COLORED FARMER HEADS KANSAS INSTITUTE Lawrence, Kan., Jan. 4.—Edward Harvey, acknowledged to be one of the most capable scientific farmers in Douglas county, was recently elected president of the Douglas county farmers' Inesfitute. Mr. Harvey is a graduate of the Kansas University in the class of 1894, and was a member of the football team. COLORED MEN SUB- MARINE VICT. MS Washington, D. C.—The British stock transport, Russian, which was sunk by a German U boat December 14, and left Newport News, November 16, for Alexandria, Egypt, with a load of 400 mules, had 22 Colored men on board. Nothing has been heard of them or of the rest of the crew and it is believed that they were lost. SECRETARY LANE WANTS COBB'S RESIGNATION Washington, D. C.—The Secretary of the Interior has requested Professor James A. Cobb to show reason why he should not resign his professorship at Howard University. Prof. Cob served as assistant director of the Colored Advisory Committee of the National Republican Committee, and for that reason Secretary Lane desires his resignation. If Prof. Cobb could have swallowed the treatment accorded the race by the present administration and worked for it, his position would have been safe. It is expected that Howard University will stand by Cobb and demand that he remain. THE QUEEN OF WALES NOBLE N. JOHNSON Noble M. Johnson, the world's greatest Colored Screen Star, as "Little Bear" playing opposite Ruth Stonehouse and Jack Mulhall in the 5-reel Red Feather Universal feature, "Fighting For Love," yesterday, Jan. 2, at the Parlor Theatre, on Douglas St., Omaha, Neb. PORTRAITS OF BLACK RULERS DISCOVERED IN EGYPT In the November number of "Art and Archaeology," James Henry Breasted, the world famous archeologist and scientist, announces the discovery of the studio of an Egyptian portrait sculptor belonging to 1400 B. C. It was called the house of "chief sculptor, Thutmose." All of the portraits are remarkable for the fact that they are unmistakably of Africans, especially that of Queenmother Tiy. The ones of Ranofer and the Queen of King Ikhnaton are also impressive with pronounced Negro characteristics. Vol. II. No. 29 (Whole No. 81) Editor Takes a Trip; Omaha to Denver Holds Conversation With Congenial And Interesting Fellow-Passengers Enroute Westward. INCIDENTS AND SIDELIGHTS Finds Colorado Metropolis Wide Awake. Renews Acquaintances And Meets Former Omahans. Through the generous kindness of a friend, a prominent Union Pacific railroad official, the editor had the pleasure of a coveted and delightful trip to Denver. The trip was coveted for I was very anxious to attend the consecration of my fellow ordinand, of twenty-five years ago and warm personal friend, the Rev. Irving Peake Johnson, D. D., as bishop coadjutor of the Diocese of Colorado. Because of our friendship, I was anxious to be present, if it were possible, when he was inducted into the highest office in the Church. But neither as parson nor editor, would my pocket book permit me to take the trip. (Will parishoners who are in arrears for the parson's salary and subscribers who owe the editor, kindly take the hint? Oh, thank you, so much. The church treasurer will promptly send you a receipt and the business manager of the Monitor will do likewise.) I enjoy walking, and as a matter of fact do a great deal of it; but, really, as much as I enjoy a hike, 565 miles—the distance between Omaha and Denver—was just a little too much for me to undertake to walk at the limited time at my disposal and especially at this season of the year. Therefore, I am exceedingly grateful to my railroad friend for making it possible for me to take this coveted trip. Incidents and Sidelights Some of the incidents and side-lights of this delightful trip may prove of interest to Monitor readers. Am I over bold in thinking this? If so, it must be charged to the warm welcome our readers gave my articles on my trip to Memphis. Those, of course, dealt with scenes and customs less familiar than those of the West, but I am inclined to think that our very familiarity with things near at home makes us overlook much that is most interesting, instructive and inspirational. I don't know how it is with you, but an ordinary trip down town on an Omaha street car, commonplace and prosaic as it may seem to many, is always full of interest to me. A five hundred mile trip on the railroad furnishes me with enough matter to write sufficient "copy" to fill a good sized newspaper. The next time you go down town on the street car, just use your eyes and notice how many interesting people and things you will see, and when you take a railroad trip do the same thing. It will repay you and make (Continued on Page 6) General Race News 2 SANTO DOMINGO NEWS CENSORED BY U. S. Washington, D. C.—Drastic censorship equal to anything Russia or any other European government has ever imposed, has been established by the United States navy over the Colored natives of Santo Domingo. The exact text of the order is as follows: Censorship "With the declaration of Occupation and military government in Santo Domingo, censorship is hereby established, the existence of which will be immediately notified to the press." Any comment that is intended to be published upon the attitude of the United States government, or upon anything connected with the occupation and military government of Santo Domingo must first be submitted to the local censor for approval; and no such comment shall be permitted to be printed without having passed upon favorably by the censor. The publication is forbidden of expressions of a violent or inflammable nature tending to inciting hostility or resistance to the military government. The publication of any newspaper or other periodical that offends against this order will be suspended; and responsible persons—owners, editors or others—will further be liable to punishment by the military government. The printing and distributing of posters, handbills, or similar means of propaganda in order to disseminate views unfavorable to the United States government or to the military government in Santo Domingo is forbiden, as is the distribution in Santo Domingo of such matter in papers and periodicals published in foreign countries. Offenders against this regulation will be liable to punishment by the military government. The officer (general) commanding or shore will appoint censors and put this order into effect." CHICAGO DAILY STUDIES CITY NEGRO The Chicago Daily News has just finished publishing a series of articles pertaining to the Negroes of that city. It is one of the most exhaustive studies of the kind ever published in this country and covers every phase of the race's life. These articles not only relate the progress which the race is making in business, professions, religion, wealth, art, literature, music, amusements, education, and labor, but also shows up the lures and pitfalls which are continually besetting the race in the big city. It is to be hoped that the whole series will be published in one volume, for they are well worth reading and study. CARNEGIE STEEL CO. USES NEGRO LABOR Thirty-five Men Are Now Employed at Waverly, N. J. Newark, N. J.—For the first time in its history the Carnegie Steel Company of this city is employing Colored labor. Thirty-five men are employed at the Waverly, N. J., warehouse, and officials of the company say that they are all making good. Nearly all the men are from the south and most of them have brought their families. Race News PEORIA COLORED MAN DIES AT AGE OF 103 YEARS Records of Coroner's Office Showed Henry Harper to Be Past Century Mark. Peoria, January 3.—Records of the coroner's office, place at 103 years the age of Henry Harper, who died recently, supposedly of pneumonia. Coroner Elliott is investigating the case, but expects to receive a certificate from Dr. Askew, who has been attending the decedent for some time. Harper was born in Georgia and had lived in Peoria for 50 years. His daughter, Mrs. Stella Schuman, with whom he made his home, 109 Lincoln avenue, says he is 103 years old. THE FIRST COLORED WOMAN "POLICEMAN" Los Angeles, Cal.—In the person of Mrs. Georgia A. Robinson, Los Angeles boasts of having the first "Colored Policewoman" in the country. Mrs. Robinson is assigned to duty with the uvenile Bureau, and has proven herself to be a good angel to the delinquent children of this city. Her ability as a linguist, speaking fluently German, French, Spanish and English, enables her to reach all classes of the city's population, and she has little trouble in winning the confidence of the children and their parents. Mrs. Robinson's success as a police officer has won for her the commendation of the city officials and it is not at all improbable that there will be other Colored women appointed to fill similar positions in this and other cities. SOCIALISM AND THE NEGRO The Negro will be greatly aided by Socialism. He doesn't want to force himself into the company of white people—he merely wants an equal chance to make a living. Socialism will give the Negro the right to a good job, and he will get the full social value of his labor. In other words Socialism will give the Negro economic equality. It is to the interest of the white workers to have their black shop neighbors getting good wages and good conditions. If the black man were to get less, the white man's standard would be dragged down. By keeping the Negro's standard up, the the white man's burden is lightened and his economic position is made more secure. For that reason, it is a matter of plain common sense for the whites to give the blacks a square deal.—Appeal to Reason. CONGRESS TRIES TO DIS- FRANCHISE PORTO RICANS Washington, D. C.—The proposed disfranchisement of 165,000 Porto Ricans by a property and literary test failed through the efforts of a single representative, Meyer London, Socialist representative of New York. Both Republicans and Democrats were ready to pass the bill when Mr. London made a most vicious attack upon it. So bitter was the bill assailed that Congressman Mann wanted London "disciplined" by the House. But London persisted and forced a resolution to grant the Porto Ricans ten years in which to either acquire property or to learn to read and write. --- --- Best for the Laundry or Kitchen. --- Colored People Intending to Come North or West--- Take Notice ditions. The problem and Write at close stamp Gee Particular Nitrous Oxide and Oxyg Best 22K gold crowns Gold fillings Casted fillings Heavy 22K bridgework Porcelain crowns Full upper or lower plates, best Silver fillings Temporary fillings Extractions Clarence H. S. 109 So (Over Peck Office Hours, 9 A. M. to 12 M. 1 P. M. to 7 P. Dunham Make Nitrous Oxide and Oxygen Gas for Painless Extractions Best 22K gold crowns.....$4.00 and $5.00 Gold fillings.....$2.00 and up Casted fillings.....$5.00 and up Heavy 22K bridgework.....$5.00 and $6.00 per tooth Porcelain crowns.....$5.00 Full upper or lower plates, best material.....$10.00 Silver fillings.....$1.00 Temporary fillings.....$ .50 Extractions.....$ .50 and up Clarence H. Singleton, D. 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Address, --- Oxide and Oxygen Gas for Painless Extracts Gold crowns.....$4.00 and $5.00 Sings.....$2.00 and up Wings.....$5.00 and up Bridgework.....$5.00 and $6.00 Crowns.....$5.00 For lower plates, best material.....$10.00 Wings.....$1.00 Fillings.....$ .50 .....$ .50 and up ence H. Singleton, D. 109 South 14th Street (Over Peoples' Drug Store) Rs, 9 A. M. to 12 M. 1 P. M. to 7 P. M. Phone Do nham & Dunh Makers of the Best $15.00 SUITS AND OVERCOATS IN THE WORLD REPAIRING, CLEANING AND PRESSING. 15th Street 0 "WE HELP YOU HELP YOURSELF" On the High Cost of Living If You Buy TAN-GIER or HU-CO nned Goo C. P. WESIN GROCERY CO. ple FARMERS, farm laborers, skilled and unskilled workmen, who intend leaving the south should protect themselves against swindlers and chance con. The Monitor has taken up this m and is able to be of service to you. Write at once for information and en- amp for reply. Address, George Wells Parker, Business Manager of The Monitor, Omaha, Nebraska. Dentistry Dentistry Oxygen Gas for Painless Extractions $4.00 and $5.00 $2.00 and up $5.00 and up $5.00 and $6.00 per tooth $5.00 es, best material...$10.00 $1.00 $ .50 $ .50 and up L. Singleton, D. D. S. 209 South 14th Street (Over Peoples' Drug Store) 12 M. To 7 P. M. Phone Douglas 7812 m & Dunham Makers of the Best Omaha, Neb. HELP YOU HELP YOURSELF" High Cost of Living If You Buy GIER or HU-CO ed Goods Will Not Injure Hands or Clothes. Omaha, Neb. 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. Entered as Second-Class Mail Matter July 2, 19 Omaha, Neb., under the act of March 3, 1879. THE REV. JOHN ALBERT WILLIAMS, Ed. Lucille Skaggs Edwards and William Garnett Ha- George Wells Parker, Contributing Editor and Joseph LaCour, Jr., Lincoln Representative, SUBSCRIPTION RATES, $1.50 PER Advertising Rates, 50 cents an inch Address, The Monitor, 1119 North Twenty-fifth Telephone Webster 4243. Butter July 2, 1915, at the Post Office at 3, 1879. WILLIAMS, Editor and Publisher. Bern Garnett Haynes, Associate Editors. Bing Editor and Business Manager. Representative, 821 S. St., Lincoln. TIES, $1.50 PER YEAR Incents an inch per issue. Both Twenty-first street, Omaha. Webster 4243. 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. ly my eyes looked up and the rosary had left a fading afterglow. "What can it mean?" I cried, holding forth my hands to the empty dark. "It means that He who made you knows," came the soft words from a distant but lingering voice. "The chalice is Time and the mystic alchemy that turned bitter into sweet was Hope. That you and your dusky race lives is not to be in vain. Work! Wait! Win!" We have received numerous complaints concerning the treatment of our people at The Sun theatre and this week a representative of The Monitor called upon the management and took up the matter. There seems to be a disposition not to want Colored patronage and we request our people not to go. We hope, at some future time, to be in a position to handle the matter more effectively than now, but for the present we can only advise them to remain away. Nearly all other movie houses, together with Boyd, Brandeis and The Orpheum, make us welcome and their entertainment is always of superior quality. 1. Eats, O my son, is the answering fodder that cometh to corral the lusty cry of an empty stomach. 2. This call cometh thrice daily, but the wise guys with the whiskers sayeth it is all to do with the halter of habit. 3. Wot not that I dispute with them, O my son, yet if fodder beeth but a fancy habit why not hamstring the habit and save the fodder? 4.—Now that we liveth in the heydey of H. C. L., many are the people who adviseth us how to keep down the gastric rah rah with a dime per diem. A VISION 5. I tried it, O my son, for a running month and thereafter I lay in the psychopathic ward gaining walking strength for a creeping six. 6. The dime per diem stunt was not for me, nor for the other fellow. It was for the columns of the paily pink. 7. I dream me of a time when a dime would dole a dinner for a dozen, but now, O my son, it will not purchase the perfume from a beanery. 8. A loaf of bread costeth thee a dollar and a beefsteak is worthy of a golden platter on the banquet board of a Creosus. 9. The soldier fare of beans and bacon and tack give thee visions of a feast and a dish of prunes is a fond memory. 10. Yet still the stomach calleth for eats, O my son, but a dime's worth of fodder is an inslut, and dollar's only a tickle. What thou needest to feed thy face plentifully is the government treasury. John Ruskin Cigar, 5 cents. Biggest and Best. --- 4 WILL ENCOURAGE NO EVASION OF THE LAW The Monitor received this week copy for an advertisement from an out of town firm which we believe would only encourage violation of the spirit if not the letter of the prohibitory amendment which carried at the last election and becomes operative May 1st. The editor of The Monitor from school days has borne the reputation of being "a good sport," in the sense of being a hard but fair fighter in any sport or cause in which he was interested, and a good loser. We hope we can never be charged with being an Achilles sulking in the tent. We fought prohibition as hard as we knew how. We lost. We shall however do nothing to encourage any evasion of the law. Our position is made plain in the following letter which was our reply to the firm seeking advertising space in our columns. January 9, 1916. Dear Sir: The advertisement which you submit to us for insertion in our columns is not acceptable. The Monitor opposed prohibition; but since the measure has passed, we believe the law should be enforced and that newspapers should not accept advertisements that will in any way encourage infractions or evasions of the law. For this reason we have decided to accept no advertisements of this character. Thanking you, however, for considering us as an advertising medium and regretting that we cannot sell you advertising space for your business, believe us to be, Respectfully yours, John Albert Williams, Editor. A VISION Half awake and half asleep I sat in my chair one evening, musing upon the way of mine in the world. Before my curtaining eyes came the glow of what seemed to be a crimson wreath of light, but as it cleared I saw that it was our rosary of sorrows and that each bead was red with the blood of my people. Two tears stole down by cheeks and my breast seemed choked with sobbings. I would have hidden my eyes for pain as the red drops fell, but looking down I saw a golden chalice that caught them in its glistening bowl. And when again I looked up to the rosary, the blood drops ceased to fall and the soft lustre of pearl was crowding away the crimson. My eyes opened wide and as I stretched forth my hand to hold the glimmering thing, the chalice ascended to my lips and a tender voice whispered, "Drink!" I drank and that which had been blood was wine and through my dull and dismal body surged all passions that come of ambition and battle and conquest and love. My hands swept together to clutch the cup that I might drink more of the potent potion, but it was gone. Quick- THE MONITOR DON'T GO TO THE SUN SONG OF SOLOMON Eats OBVIOUS OBSERVATIONS The weather has been so delightful for the last few days that ye editors are positive that they have an acute attack of spring fever. Pass the sassafras, please. And so the war goes on! Well, we could not stop it as hard as we tried to, but maybe when the last Ally shoots and is shot by the last German they will clasp their hands in the death struggle and call it THE GREAT MISTAKE. There is so much in the magazines and newspapers these days about us Colored folk that we really believe the old U. S. A. has found out that we are a piece of the inhabitants. "What Shall We Do to Be Saved From the Negro?" was recently sung at the American Labor Federation with so much gusto that police on the beat thought there was a riot. Old Whispers, better known as Carranzy, the Mexican, has bought a Sixty Y Kountze Brothers organized a ban der a charter issued by the Gover First Nati of O Along with the city, the state grown. Compared with the splen occupies, the original bank buildi Farnam, was insignificant; but th and integrity of purpose, which building, (1857) or the brick ban home, (1888) or the present impo Sixty Years Ago Kountze Brothers organized a bank in Omaha. Six years later, under a charter issued by the Government, it became the First National Bank of Omaha Along with the city, the state and the great west, the bank has grown. Compared with the splendid building which the bank now occupies, the original bank building of Kountze Bros., at 12th and Farnam, was insignificant; but the founders had a breath of vision and integrity of purpose, which means more than the little frame building, (1857) or the brick banking house, (1866) or the granite home, (1888) or the present imposing structure. It is not alone in buildings that progress and growth. Year by year as the business demanded, the cash dollars being added from earnings It is not alone in buildings that the First National has shown progress and growth. Year by year the deposits have grown; and as the business demanded, the capital has been increased, a million dollars being added from earnings. Th growth of this department h building and in the new one the modations together with the rich make the exterior of the structure Th growth of this department has crowded the facilities of the old building and in the new one there will be found increased accommodations together with the rich simplicity and refinement that make the exterior of the structure so striking Patrons of the bank will appreciate in the vault rooms of the new departments have been moved from possible new boxes will be assigned every known safety device, light access, yet strictly private, they ables of every character. AN INV Is extended to you to visit the b from out of town, bring them in prominent position, being so comp interested in seeing the interior a very welcome. Patrons of the bank will appreciate the increased facilities offered in the vault rooms of the new building. The old boxes and compartments have been moved from the old building and as rapidly as possible new boxes will be assigned to box holders. Protected by every known safety device, light, well ventilated, convenient of access, yet strictly private, they offer the acme of safety for valuables of every character. Is extended to you to visit the bank. When you have friends here from out of town, bring them in. Occupying as it does, such a prominent position, being so complete in every detail, the people are interested in seeing the interior and to visit the bank. You will be very welcome. --- ty Years A ers organized a bank in Omaha. Six yrs issued by the Government, it became th National B of Omaha the city, the state and the great west reed with the splendid building which original bank building of Kountze Brod is significant; but the founders had a b of purpose, which means more than t or the brick banking house, (1866) or the present imposing structure. FINANCIAL GROWTH in buildings that the First Nation growth. Year by year the deposits has demanded, the capital has been increased from earnings. SAVINGS DEPARTMENT this department has crowded the facility the new one there will be found in rather with the rich simplicity and rich of the structure so striking SAFE DEPOSIT VAULTS he bank will appreciate the increased foroms of the new building. The old box has been moved from the old building and boxes will be assigned to box holders safety device, light, well ventilated, tight private, they offer the acme of se character. AN INVITATION you to visit the bank. When you have own, bring them in. Occupying as i ion, being so complete in every detail, being the interior and to visit the bank First National Bank of Omaha --- carload of second hand European guns from the Japs and is bringing them to Mexico. Now for some second hand shells and Villa will have a holy picnic watching the Federals shoot up themselves. The Turkish Ambassador who wasn't afraid to hand the U. S. a hot one for the way it treated the Colored people, is now one of the greatest men of Turkey. And to think that if he hadn't told the truth he would still be lollygagging around the White House swallowing grape juice through a straw. Thanking you most kindly for your somnolent attention, we will now request the end man to punish the bass drum. Don't fail to attend the large Kensington Mrs. R. K. Lawrie will give January 24, from 1:30 to 6:30 p. m., at her home, 114 North 43d Ave., for the benefit of the Old Folks' Home. Adv. ears Ago k in Omaha. Six years later, un- nment, it became the National Bank Omaha and the great west, the bank has did building which the bank now ing of Kountze Bros., at 12th and the founders had a breath of vision means more than the little frame king house, (1866) or the granite ing structure. the First National has shown clear the deposits have grown; and capital has been increased, a million DEPARTMENT has crowded the facilities of the old life will be found increased accom- simplicity and refinement that so striking rate the increased facilities offered building. The old boxes and com- the old building and as rapidly as used to box holders. Protected by it, well ventilated, convenient of offer the acme of safety for valu- INSTATION Bank. When you have friends here in. Occupying as it does, such a delete in every detail, the people are and to visit the bank. You will be --- Events and Persons Mrs. Carl Monday, of Kansas City, Kan., who spent two weeks with her sister, Mrs. Essie Coleman, of 1314 South Twentieth street, left Wednesday afternoon for her home. 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. Ceicl Smith was buried Wednesday afternoon from Jones and Chiles' chapel. The Rev. W. F. Botts officiated. Interment was at Forest Lawn. Mr. and Mrs. M. L. Ceesney, of Kansas City, Mo., uncle and aunt of the deceased, were here for the funeral. 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. Mrs. William Brooks has returned from California, after a four months' visit there. Mrs. H. Reanya has opened a resturant on Twentieth and Paul streets. Ms. and Mrs. Edgar Llewellyn have gone to St. Paul, Minn. H. M. Allen, 2555 Cuming street, formerly of Oklahoma, was buried Friday from the Grove M. E. Church, under the auspices of the Masons. Banks and Wilks directed. Mrs. Bertha Hawkins has gone to San Francisco, Cal., for an indefinite stay. Keystone Lodge No. 4, K. of P., Omaha, Neb. Meetings first and third Thursday of each month. M. H. Hazard, C. C.; J. H. Glover, K. of R. S. Mrs. Irvine Grey, of 2610 Seward street, who has been quite ill with la grippe, has recovered. Mrs. W. N. Moore, of 2120 North Thirtieth street, and her mother, Mrs. Sarah Johnson, who have been ill with la grippe, are much better. Eugene McCaw has secured a position at the University Club. Dan Desdunes' Orchestra, Webster 710, 2516 Burdette St.-Adv. Guess who will represent Empress Zeoditu, the new Abyssinian queen, at the Ideal Club's Coronation Ball, February 1st, and win the beautiful prize. Adam's Orchestra will play their first engagement at a Colored Ball on February 1st, at The Alamo. The Ideal Club promises a musical sensation. 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. Helen Davenport left for St. Paul last week where she will join her husband. The first dance of the Ideal Club will be the finest of the season. Don't forget the date—FEBRUARY FIRST, at THE ALAMO. Frank Frierson, 415 N. 13th, was buried Sunday from Grove M. E. Church under the auspices of the K. P's. Banks and Wilks had charge of the funeral. Harry Bradley, of Seward, has been appointed custodian of the Nebraska state senate for the sixth time. John Ruskin Cigar, 5 cents. Biggest and Best. Will N. Johnson, Lawyer, 109 So. 14th Street. Douglas 5841. ophonist. Robert Jube and wife, of 2502 Patrick avenue, left Omaha lats week for an extended trip that will last until spring. From Kansas City they will go to Denver and from thence to Oklahoma where they will spend most of their vacation with their children. THE MONITOR Jeff Banks, a well known citizen of St. Joseph, Mo., is in the city for a few days as the guest of Jack Broomfield. Smoke John Ruskin 5c Cigar. Biggest and Best.—Adv. Dr. M. O. Ricketts, well known in Omaha, is reported quite ill at a hospital in St. Joe, Mo., and his death is momentarily expected. W. H. Brunner, the well known barber, is again with P. H. Jenkins at 1313 Dodge. All old customers and friends welcome. The marriage of Miss Frances Irene Bell, daughter of Mrs. Carrie L. Bell, to Larry N. Peoples, was solemnized Thursday evening, January 4th, at the home of the bride's mother. The Rev. John Albert Williams of St. Phillips Church performed the ceremony, assisted by Dean Tancock of Trinity Cathedral. The bride was given away by her brother, William Bell. Miss Ruth Seay, violinist, and Miss Otis Watson, pianist, played the Lohengrin wedding march for the bridal processional. The bride wore a beautiful gown of white satin and georgette crepe. Over this fell her long tulle veil, which was held in place with orange blossoms and she carried a shower of bride's roses and lilies of the valley. Miss Mary Newman, bridesmaid, wore an attractive gown of blue satin draped with blue tulle and carried a bouquet of pink and white carnations. Little Miss Margaret Bell was ring bearer, and looked very sweet and dainty in her dress of pink and white satin. She carried the ring in a Calla lily. The groom was attended by Dr. Craig Morris, who acted as best man. After the wedding an informal reception was held. Those assisting were Misses Madeline Roberts, Corinne Thomas, Frances Shaw, and the Phi Delta girls, and Mesdames Newman, Wheatley, Harper, Strauthers and Gray. The rooms were decorated throughout with cut flowers, palms and Christmas greens. The bride received many useful and beautiful presents, among which was a bird's eye maple bed room suite, gift of the groom. A present which the bride prizes most highly because of its associations and memories was the wedding handkerchief of her grandmother, Mrs. Jennie Weathers of Chicago, formerly of Omaha, which is over fifty years old. The couple will be at home after January 15th, at 926 North 27th avenue. MT. MORIAH BAPTIST CHURCH Services at the Mt. Moriah Baptist church were well attended all day Sunday. Formal report will be forth coming at the end of the month. This church will open doors for Revival meetings, Monday night, the 5th of March. The services of an effective evangelist have been secured for the occasion. Prepare yourself for the task. Under the auspices of the trustee board, the pastor will deliver a lecture, that stirred the community in the East, where he pastored five years, entitled—"Why to Marry? Who to Marry? When to Marry?," on Thursday evening, February the 8th, 1917. Everybody living ought to hear it. But there should not be a single young man or woman, with five senses, carelessly absent. It is inspirational, instructive, and preventive. HYMENAL PEOPLES—BELL ANDREW REED WITH WESTERN UNDERTAKING COMPANY; PASSES GOOD EXAMINATION Andrew Reed who has been with the Western Undertaking Company for some months went to Kearney for an examination before the State Board of Embalmers Tuesday. Mr. Reed passed with a grade of 96 per cent, one of the best grades ever made in such an examination in the state. He was highly complimented by the examiners. Mr. Reed will remain with Mr. Silas Johnson, who is head of the Western Undertaking Company, and has always taken pride in encouraging young men to develop the best that is in them. He has given Mr. Reed every opportunity for study and he, in common with his many friends, is gratified with the record Mr. Reed has made. The Western Undertaking Company has now a licensed embalmer of our own race who can do proficient and satisfactory work. The firm has met every requirement and with Mr. Johnson's good reputation for integriey and fair dealing deserves to succeed. Everyone is welcome at the large benefit Kensington to be given at the home of Mrs. R. K. Lawrie, 114 No. 43d Ave., Wednesday afternoon, January 24, from 1:30 to 6:30 p. m. Adv. Mrs. Arthur Anderson, who is arranging the cantata, King Saul, for the benefit of the Grove M. E. church, invites the public to volunteer for places in the chorus. The cantata calls for many voices and the number has not yet been secured. Meetings held on Tuesday evening, at church. 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. Occidental Building & Loan Association Officers and John F. Flack, Pres., George C. R. A. McEachron, Vice-Pres., Robert RESO Real Estate Loans Stock Loans Real Estate Officers and Directors John F. Flack, Pres., George C. Flack, Treas., E. N. Bovell, Sec'y R. A. McEachron, Vice-Pres., J. T. Brownlee, Ass't Sec'y Robert Dempster Real Estate Loans ..... $4,554,223.25 Stock Loans ..... 25,979.00 Real Estate ..... 18,595.28 Real Estate Sold on Contract ..... 69,316.17 Accrued Interest on Real Estate Loans ..... 28,018.94 Accrued Interest on Securities ..... 4,443.40 Loans in Foreclosure ..... 13,601.81 State and Municipal Securities ..... 62,600.47 Cash on Hand and in Banks ..... 494,058.51 Capital Stock ..... $4,515,473.42 Dividends Credited ..... 514,247.80 Contingent Loss Fund ..... 180,000.00 Incomplete Loans ..... 56,974.73 Undivided Profits ..... 4,140.88 Increase in Assets for year ending December 31, 1916, $1,050,686.63. 6 per cent Dividends compounded quarterly, or payable in cash if desired. 322 South 18th Street, Omaha, Nebraska. PRE—NUPTIAL EVENTS Mrs. Ricks held a reception at her home, December 27th, from 4:00 to 7:00, in honor of Miss Frances Bell and Mrs. John Bundrant. Mrs. Strauthers and Mrs. Harper entertained at an elaborate four course dinner Sunday, December 31st, in honor of Miss Frances Bell and Mr. Larry Peoples. The table was profusely decorated with carnations and narcissus and the fifteen guests enjoyed a delightfully served menu. Mrs. Carrie L. Bell entertained the members of the bridal party of her daughter, Miss Frances, Sunday, December 31, at a luncheon at her home. Miss Madeline Roberts gave a en shower Tuesday night, January 2nd, for Miss Frances Bell. Miss Bell received lots of Kitchen furnishings and utensils. A number of her Lincoln friends who were invited but were unable to attend, sent a large package of presents. A. NOBLE M. JOHNSON World's Premier Afro-American Screen Artist. NOBLE M. JOHNSON World's Premier Afro-American Screen Artist. When you need a good clean shave, see P. H. Jenkins, 1313 Dodge street. —Adv. Building & sociation Directors Flack, Treas., E. N. Bovell, Sec'y J. T. Brownlee, Ass't Sec'y Dempster URCES $4,554,223.25 25,979.00 18,595.28 69,316.17 loans 28,018.94 4,443.40 13,601.81 62,600.47 494,058.51 LITIES $4,515,473.42 514,247.80 180,000.00 56,974.73 4,140.88 g December 31, 1916, $1,050,686.63. bounded quarterly, or payable if desired. 5 $5,270,836.83 $5,270,836.83 6 The Rt. Rev. H.B. Parks, Bishop of the Fifth Episcopal District of the A. M. E. Connection, preached at St. John Sunday morning. The subject was: "Your Besetting Sin." The discourse was instructive and powerful from every angle. The Bishop was delighted with the large appreciative congregation, the splendid singing by the choir and the generous offering by the people. The collection for the day, $101.00, and 3 persons united with the church. He remained over the guest of his friends, Rev. and Mrs. Osborne, till Tuesday evening. Monday evening special prayer service was conducted by Mrs. J. H. Glover. Tuesday evening Rev. M. B. Wilkinson, Pastor of Mt. Moriah Church, preached a practical gospel sermon on "Sins of Omission." The audience was inspired and a real penecostal feast was enjoyed. Bishop Parks ably emphasized the "Sins of Omission," teaching a great unthought of lesson by many along that line. The Captains of the Missionary Campaign met at the residence of Mrs. Lulu Rountree on Monday eve, and completed the plans of the organization. One of the most interesting features of the plan will be the Tuesday night Forum, which will begin January 3, with a splendid program, and from time to time the committee intends to have on each program some of the most able men and women of the community of both races to address the Forum on Civic Righteousness, Social Betterment, Juvenile Work, Health Hints, Etc., subjects that will interest and instruct the people and draw large crowds, because of that fact, the committee will always have lunches and refreshments at each meeting. Mrs Mardell Ricks Bundrant, who spent the holidays with us, left Tuesday for her home in Minneapolis. She was the guest at many social functions while here. Mesdames Samuel Ray, Eva Walker, Anna Burton, Myrtle Metcalf, Mother Ewing and Mrs. Osborne, attended Allen Chapel, A. M. E. Church, in South Omaha, Monday evening to hear the Right Rev. H. B. Parks, who spoke to the people at that place. Miss Ozelia Dunning is organist at St. John's during the illness of Mr. Fouts. Mrs. Sidney Allen is on the sick list. The Missionary Society will meet at the church Tuesday evening, January 16. The Captains and their members are requested to be present. Any woman or girl is cordially invited to be present and join with us in this campaign for St. John's Church, and the couse of Missions. The Junior Aid will meet with Mrs. Maggie Franklin Wednesday. Miss Pearl Ray, President. N. W. C. A. NOTES Mrs. R. K. Lawrie will give a large kensington at her home, 114 No. 43rd Ave., Wednesday afternoon, Jan. 24, the proceeds of which will be given to the N. W. C. A. A lunch such as only Mrs. Lawrie can prepare will be served at 35c per person. The public is cordially invited to attend. Anyone desiring to make reservations for entertaining their friends may do so by calling Mrs. Lawrie, Walnut 733. There will be a regular meeting at the home Wednesday, January 10. Mrs. Lawrie will serve one of the rare luncheons for which she is famous at the Kensington Wednesday, January 24.—Adv. THE MONITOR. (Continued from first page.) you appreciate the meaning of those familiar lines. "Two men looked out from their prison bars; The one saw mud, the other stars." This was the train I took. It is a through train from Chicago to Denver. It leaves Chicago at 11:20 one night; Omaha at 4:20 the next afternoon and is due in Denver at 7:15 the following morning. Many of the passengers on this train have come from various points east and south of Chicago, and, in normal times, from beyond seas. So you can see how cosmopolitan the passenger list of the average trans-continental or mid- continental train is. This train, No. 15, Union Pacific System out of Omaha, has as its equipment, a buffet observation car, Pullman twelve-section drawing room cars, Pullman sixteen-section tourist sleeping car, free reclining chair cars, dining car service, with of course its proper complement of baggage and express cars. It comes out of Chicago as No. 3, Chicago and Northwestern, and Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul and becomes No. 15, Union Pacific out of Omaha. Did you ever notice that Saturday's trains are always well filled? It seems to be the day of the home-going crowd. The afternoon train of Saturday, December 30 was no exception to the rule. Indeed, I believe that the crowd of home-going passengers was larger because it was the end of the year and many were going home for New Years. The train out of Omaha was crowded and left nearly thirty minutes late. I secured a seat in chair car No. 6020. The porter in charge was one of the oldest men in the service, Edward Marsh of Omaha. My seat mate was a pleasant middle-aged man who got off the train at Columbus, where a great many more passengers got on. Here a well built fellow of about 50, whose name I subsequently learned to be Emry, a farmer near Sioux City, boarded the train and asked pleasantly: "May I have this seat,?" indicating the vacant one next to me. My reply was, "Certainly, sir; I'm entitled to, and can only occupy one." He said laughingly, "I guess your right. Thank you." And down he sat. We got into a conversation and I learned that he was on his way to Central City, to attend the funeral of his father, who had just passed away at the age of eighty-four years and whom he had visited but a short time before. The folk around were friendly and before the journey ended, I had made the acquaintance of several, and had pleasant conversations with them. Of these folk I shall tell you later. My only observation now is this: How much easier would life be for each of us on street or car, if everybody simply tried to be pleasant as were my fellow passengers on chair car 6020, on No.15 Union Pacific train, on my recent trip from Omaha to Denver. 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. For Chills use our $5.00 coal or your kind at Harmon & Weeth. Web. 848. YOUR BOY SHOULD BE H Heavy orders before the raise fines $2.50 and $3.00 boys' shoes M. S. ATI ("HOME OF THE Buy Yo 503 South 16th Street ARE YOU SATISFIED with your Dry Cleaner? If not, try the ROYAL YOUR BOY'S SHOES Heavy orders before the raise makes it possible to sell you the fines $2.50 and $3.00 boys' shoes in Omaha. DRY CLEANERS BEST WORK AND SERVICE NONE BETTER Call Us First PHONE DOUGLAS 1811 24th St., 1 block north of Cuming Street 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 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. SMOKE Chancellor CIGAR SMOKE Te Be Ce THE BEST 5c CIGAR PATTON HOTEL AND CAFE N. A. Patton, Proprietor 1014-1016-1018 South 11th St. Telephone Douglas 4445 62 MODERN AND NEATLY FURNISHED ROOMS 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. J. A. Edholm E. W. Sherman Standard Laundry 24th, Near Lake Street Phone Webster 130 WATERS BARNHART PRINTING CO ОМАНА --- NEWHOME "I'll get it for my wife" NO OTHER LIKE IT. Purchase the "NEW HOME" and you will have 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 having the "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. FOR SALE BY HAYDEN BROTHERS, OMAHA R. C. PRICE, The Barber M. No superior and few equals. My success as a barber is not due to knocking my fellow workmen 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 merits. With the A. P. SIMMONS, Prop. ESS-TEE-DEE SHAVING PARLOR. 1322 DODGE STREET --- (Mrs. Lulu Thornton, Correspondent) Mrs. Malone, of 31st and U streets, who has been quite sick, is very much improved. The members of Golden Rule Tabernacle, No. 35, gave a linen shower last Thursday afternoon, Jan. 4, to their High Preceptress, Mrs. Ida Riddles, for her efficient leadership for the last two years. She was the recipient of many beautiful pieces of linen. Mr. Robt. Severe, custodian for Packers National Bank, who has been quite sick for about two weeks, is much better and has gone back to work. The Revival meeting now in progress at Bethel Baptist Church, is reaping a great harvest for Christ. There have been many converts. Bishop Parks preached at Allen Chapel, A. M. E. Church, Monday night, January 8. The Bethel Baptist Mission Circle met with Mrs. Velma Hill Thursday afternoon, January 11. Mr. Ernest Wiggins returned Tuesday from Oklahoma where he went two weeks prior to Xmas. He brought home unexpectedly to all, his bride Rev. J. H. Nichols, who has been pastor of Allen Chapel, A. M. E. Church, for one year and four months, left last Wednesday night at 11:10 for Ottawa, Kansas, the home of his daughter. More than a month ago he was told by his physician that he would have to stop preaching at least for a while that it was against him both physically and mentally, and that he must have rest. Fearing the outcome of not obeying the doctor's advice, he wrote the Bishop for a leave of absence, which was granted. On last Monday evening, when Bishop Parks told the congregation that he would have to leave and how Rev. Mr. Nichols had told him that he had learned to love the members and hated to be torn so suddenly from them, although it could not be otherwise, he broke down and wept as a child. The members of the church regretted very much to have him leave and many in the audience wept Lincoln Department J. R. Killy entertained the Eta Chapter of the Kappa Alpha Psi last Friday at a New Year's banquet. The house was artistically decorated with the fraternity colors and well chosen toasts were answered by Messrs. May, Ross, Graves, Shackleford, Reason and Young. To Rent, slightly used heart. Inquire C. T. Miss Virgil Gaskin has returned to her home in Chevenne. nie Young was chosen Mr. and Mrs. S. S. Suwatha, Kas., spent a few coln on their return for Wyo. If Partic Have Your Clos MADE, CLEANED, and One of the most successful revivals of the Zion Baptist Church is being conducted by the Rev. J. R. Romer, of Buxton, Ia. His powerful sermons are bringing many into the church. Wm. Ransom, of Omaha, spent Tuesday in Lincoln on business. "The Mendicant" was the name of a charming one-act playlet given Xmas night at Zion Church, and proved a success with caste as well as finance. The Masons held their third annual banquet at the Masonic Hall on December 27. About 100 guests were present. The Davis Club held open house New Year's Day at the home of Mrs. Jennie Sellers. Resolutions were passed commending the work of the former president, Mrs. J. E. Jeltz, and regretting her departure. Mrs. Fan- SOUTH SIDE. as well. He is going to spend time until next conference visiting with his children and taking complete rest. The prayers of the Church are for his restoration to health. Lela S. Dudley died January 9, 1917, at 2123 North 28th avenue. She professed a hope in Christ at the age of thirteen years and joined the Allen Chapel, A. M. E. Church. She has lived a devoted Christian during her life. Having spent all her life in South Omaha, execpt for a few months, and attending our public schools and living the life of a true Christian girl, she has endeared herself to all that knew her. She was the only one of our race to graduate from South Omaha High School. From the time of her conversion she has been a faithful worker in this Chureh, and aiding other churches whenever she found it possible. She had been a member of Allen Chapel choir eleven or twelve years. In the Sunday School she has held the position of secretary, teacher and superintendent. She leaves two sisters, one brother, one uncle, one aunt, several cousins and a host of friends to mourn her demise. The funeral services were held from that Church Thursday, January 11. Rev. H. Shepherd officiated. Jones and Chiles had charge of the funeral. Petersen & Michelsen Hardware Co. GOOD HARDWARE 2408 N St. Tel. South 162 STANEK'S PHARMACY PRESCRIPTION EXPERT Cor. 24th and L Sts. Tel. So. 878 MELCHOR--Druggist Tel. South 807 4826 So. 24th St. Department or and Business Manager. Street nie Young was chosen her successor. Mr. and Mrs. S. S. Suggs, of Hiawatha, Kas., spent a few days in Lincoln on their return from Empire, Wyo. If Particular Have Your Clothes MADE, CLEANED, and PRESSED By V. B. YOUNG The Best and Most Reasonable Place in the City. 219 North 9th St. Lincoln, Neb. Heffley's Tailors For Nifty Up-to-Date CLOTHING Oliver Theatre Bldg. 149 N. 13th 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 THE MONITOR. The Old Reliable 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. 2726 Blondo Street, 6 rooms modern, new, up-to-date, furnace, street paved, lot 60x136 feet, facing Blondo and Yates streets. Non-resident owner for quick sale, only $2650. Will divide East 20 feet with improvements, $2050, about $300 cash, balance monthly. Office phone, Douglas 147. Sundays and evenings, Walnut 2163. Geo Marshall, 635 Keeline Bldg. HOUSES-FOR RENT 2707 Corby, 7 rms. modern .....$20.00 1116 N. 12th, 6 rms. modern ex- cept heat ..... 16.00 1809 N. 23rd, 6 rms. modern, except heat ..... 16.00 2113 N. 26th, 5 rms. modern ex- cept heat ..... 16.00 2115 N. 26th, 5 rms. modern ex- cept heat ..... 16.00 2724 Miami, 5 rms. modern ex- Western Real Estate Co., 413-14 Karback Blk. Doug. 3607. 2313 N. 27th St., 4 room ..... $10.50 924 N. 27th St., 7 room, furnace, barn, ..... 20.00 2883 Miami St., 7 room, furnace 28.00 G. B. Robbins, Tel. Doug. 2842. 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 for man and wife. Phone Harney 5829. Lee Councellor, 949 No. 27th street. 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 Irs. R. J. 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Work done while you wait, or will call for and deliver without charge. Red 2395 2019 Cuming St. If I don't get your work, we both lose. Hill-Williams Drug Co. PURE DRUGS AND TOILET ARTICLES Free Delivery Tyler 160 2402 Cuming St. IMPERIAL IMPERIAL DYE & CLEANING WORKS Dry Cleaners, Garment and Fancy Dyers Phone Tyler 1022 1516 Vinton St. GEO. F. KRAUSE, Prop. C. S. JOHNSON 18th and Izard Tel. Douglas 1702 ALL KINDS OF COAL and COKE at POPULAR PRICES. Best for the Money Established 1890 C. J. CARLSON Shoes and Gents Furnishings 1514 No. 24th St. Omaha, Neb. Tel. Red 1424 Will L. Hetherington Violinist Instructor at Bellevue College Asst. of Henry Cox Studio Patterson Blk We recommend the State Furniture Co. Corner 14th and Dodge Sts. as the most reliable, accommodating and economical furniture store to buy from. 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. OMAHA PRINTING COMPANY THE OFFICE SUPPLY HOUSE --- Omaha, Neb., Jan. 3, 1917. Editor Monitor: Please allow me to say to my race through the columns of your paper that "a place in the SUN" Theatre is certainly reserved for us, particularly. That place is one corner of what is in reality its gallery. I for one Negro am absolutely too proud to accept it. After ascertaining who are the managers and owners of this moving picture show, let us make every effort in the future to keep our people from patronizing any line of business in which this owner or manager may be interested. Respectfully, Arthur W. Campbell, 1324 North Twenty-fourth street. TO THE PUBLIC We, the firm of Banks and Wilks, wish to make the following statement for the benefit of the public and for the protection of our business name. On Monday one Cecil Smith died at the St. Joseph Hospital and we were called to take charge of the body. We were authorized to embalm same by county attorney and did so. Mrs. Cesney, of Kansas City, aunt of deceased, and Isaiah Jackson, of Omaha, called to make arrangements for funeral, but neither would assume the expenses of burial. In the interim, the firm of Jones and Chiles demanded the body, which we agreed to deliver provided the cost of embalming was paid. We make this statement so that the AMUSEMENTS The Alhambra THE HOUSE OF COURTESY 24th and Parker Finest House! Finest Music!! Finest Features!!! You Are Always Welcome SUNDAY FIFTY-FIFTY Five Reels—Norma Talmadge. Two Reel Comedy MONDAY SOME WHERE IN FRANCE LOUISE GLAUMIN Two Reel Comedy. TUESDAY HER AMERICAN PRINCE Five Reels—Ormi Hawley. Two Reel Comedy WEDNESDAY THE FRAME-UP THE YELLOW MENACE THURSDAY SEE AMERICA FIRST THE LASS OF THE LUMBER- LANDS Keystone Comedy FRIDAY THE LIGHT Five Reels—Helen Rosson. Under Auspices of Jewish Relief Society. SATURDAY THE ATONEMENT Five Reels—Vivian Rick. One Comedy. REMEMBER OUR BARTOLA! MECCA ROLLER RINK Everybody's Down at the Rink DON'T FORGET Open Evenings 7:30. 24th & Grant F. J. Thompson. Manager. 8 Urges Boycott. 爱 public may know our position in the matter. Respectfully, Banks and Wilks. (From "From Pillar to Post," by John Kendrick Bangs.) A Negro I encountered down in Alabama last winter stands conspicuous in my memory for both his conscious wit and his unconscious humor. He plied me with questions as we stood on a railway platform waiting for my train, and nearly drove me to despair. Part of the illuminating exchange of ideas ran in this wise: "Got any children?" he queried. "Yes," said I, "I've got two sons in Detroit, and—" "Dee-troit, eh?" he interrupted. "Yaas, such, Ah'e heard of Dee-troit. Dee-troit's a nice state to have two sons at, Ah reckon. So yo' was born in Dee-troit, was yuh?" "No," I replied, "I wasn't born at Detroit; I was born at Yonkers—" "Oh-o-oh! So yo' was born at Yonkers, was yuh? Yaas, suh—Yonkers! Ah don't know much erbout Yonkers; but Ah guess it is a nice state, too, ain't it?" "Well," I said, "yes—Yonkers is a pretty nice state, too—what you might call a comatose state; but—" "Yaas, suh; Ah've heen tell dat Yonkers was one of dem cummytoe states, and Ah guess dat's a pretty good kind ob a state to be born in. What yo' selling?" This with a hasty glance at my suitcase. SANFORD MUSICAL COMEDY COMPANY 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. Alamo Dancing Academy Dancing Every Monday Night Instruction from 8:30 to 9:30 By Prof. Robert M. Herrington Admission 25 Cents. Baby Doll Matinee Every Thursday Afternoon from 2 to 5:30 p. m. A beautiful souvenir doll will be given to some lucky lady. Admission 15 Cents. NONE TO SPARE "Whar yo' come from?" "Maine." said I. position in the and Wilks. RE est," by John. ) down in Ala- conspicuous its conscious humor. He as we stood "Lawsy me! Sellin' brains, eh?" said he. "Waal, suh, Ah'm sorry. Yo' look so kind of set up. Ah thought yo' was a-sellin' seeyyars. Yaas, suh, Ah'd hoped yo' was." He gazed wistfully along the shining rails. "Dem seegyar drummmahs is mighty free wid deir samples, suh," he continued, "and Ah been a'hopin' yo'd be able to spar' me a han'ful like the res' ob 'em does. But ef yo're dealing in brains, hit ain't likely yo' got enough to gib any away." In the Matter of the Estate of Mary Jane Allen, Deceased. Notice is hereby given: That the creditors of said deceased will meet the administrator of said estate, before me, County Judge of Douglas County, Nebraska, at the County Court Room, in said County, on the 5th day of March, 1917, and on the 6th day of August, 1917, at 9 o'clock A. M., each day, for the purpose of presenting their claims for examination, adjustment and allowance. Six months are allowed for the creditors to present their claims, from the 4th day of February, 1917. BRYCE CRAWFORD County Judge. The Busin Business Enterprises Conducted Grow by Yo 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. WESTERN REAL ESTATE COMPANY City Property and Farms For Sale on Small Payments. 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Colfax 3831 Office Doug 7150 AMOS P. SCRUGGS Attorney-at-Law 220 South 13th Street (Over Pope's Drug Store) OMAHA General Home Phone Webster 248. and Night Us Chapel and Organ. Sanitary complete, air tight preservation case; plant, of desired; private ambulance, Lowest prices. Polite and Expert ---