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THE MONITOR A National Weekly New Amc $1.50 a Year. 5c a Copy Fundamental Civil Rights to Be Guarded The Shifting of Population From North to South Presents New Problems. CONGRESS NEEDS WATCHING Roy Nash Summarizes Important Task to be Assumed by the National Association. The new year presents the opportunity of a generation for advancing the status of colored people. Heretofore the only place where the Negro was sure of a living was in the South, which not only pays twelve or fifteen dollars for a month in the cotton patch, but throws in lynchings, insults and disfranchisement for good measure. Now, however, as a result of the stoppage of immigration, over half a million laborers have already come North, finding employment chiefly in the steel mills and on the railroad gangs. In the spring of 1917 will come a greatly accelerated exodus. To see that this migration is not too much hampered by the police and town councils of southern cities; to drive home the growing conviction in the South that the time has come when they must make it a place where Negro labor wants to stay and work; and to be vigilent lest the prejudices, which will inevitably follow the Negro in his migration, rob him of the fundamental civil rights which he now enjoys in the North—this is the great task before the National Association for the Advancement of Colored people in 1917. This is the new opportunity; the old perils persist. With the South in the saddle at Washington, the present Congress must be watched and fought if the Negroes in the District of Columbia are not to be segregated and jimcrowed, and the constitutional rights of the colored man still further diminished. Senator Vardaman's joint resolution calling on the attorney-general to submit to the Supreme Court all information bearing on the validity of the fourteenth and fifteenth amendments is but one of a dozen moves aimed at the Negro's civil status which this association will undoubtedly have to fight. And upon the outcome of the Louisville segregation case, which will be reargued before the full bench of the Supreme Court by our national president, Moorfield Storey, depends the status of the entire colored population in a dozen great cities. If we lose, the Negroes in Baltimore, St. Louis, Louisville, all through the South, and within a few years probably in New York, must accept the status of the Jews in the darkest ghettoes of Russia. The last son of William Lloyd Garrison died last week; the present generation knows not the name of his The New Opportunity. (Continuel on Page 8) NEUTRALITY NEUTRALITY CHAPIN Slaves Once Sold In Nebraska That slavery was actually practiced in the state of Nebraska in its early days will probably be news to most Nebraskans, but is nevertheless a fact. H. Halderson, a local attorney, in the course of his studies a couple of years ago, found what he thought indications that slaves had been bought and sold in the state at one time. History gave no mention of it whatever. But as a thorough student he began an investigation, more to satisfy his curiosity than anything else. He wrote to various places where he thought information on the subject might be forthcoming, such as the State Historical society, etc., but nothing definite could be given. They, however, encouraged him to continue the investigations and finally he traced a case of this kind to Nebraska City. The clerk of the district court of that city after going over the records, first claimed he could find no indications of anything of the kind, but later wrote: "Since my reply to your recent letter, I find the return of the sheriff in the 'Slave Sale Under Execution:' "'Sheriff's Return—This writ came to hand Nov. 15, 1860, and was served COLORED SOLDIER WINS IRON CROSS The Golden West, a Hungarian magazine, makes a note of the fact that Leon Welchin, a Colored soldier fighting in the Austrian army, has been EV. JOHN ALBERT WILLIAMS, Editor maha, Nebraska, Feb. 10, 1917 HEY, YOU FELLOWS, CUT IT OUT! Newman Grove Reporter CHAPIN —Chapin in St. Louis Republic. Old In Nebraska by levying on the following described property, towit: One Negro man named, Hercules; one Negro woman, named Martha, Slaves, and belonging to charles F. Holly , said levy being made on the 17th day of November, 1860. I caused a notice to be published in the Nebraska City News according to law (See Execution) that I would offer the above described property for sale at public Auction in front of the Court House in Nebraska City in said County on the 5th day of December, A. D., 1860, between the hours of 10 o'clock a. m. and 3 o'clock p. m., of said day and at the time and place specified in said notice. I first offered Hercules and there being no bidders for him, I then offered the said Hercules and Martha together and sold the same to William B. Hail for the sum of Three Hundred Dollars, he being the highest bidder and that being the highest sum bid for the said property the same was sold to him. WILLIAM P. BIRCHFIELD. "The case is entitled: 'William B. Hail vs. Charles F. Holly,' and this return is found in Execution Docket 'A,' page 149. decorated with the Iron Cross for bravery under fire. Welchin led a charge against the enemy and, altho wounded, pushed on until his aim was accomplished. He is a West Indian who has lived in Austria for many years. Vol. II. No. 33 (Whole No. 85) The Justice of God in History By the Very Rev. William R. Inge, D.D. Dean of St. Paul's Cathedral, London, England. "Behold the Lord stood upon a wall made by a plumb-line with a plumb-line in his hand, "And the Lord said unto me: 'Amos, what seest thou?' and I said, 'A plumb line.' "Then said the Lord: 'Behold, I will set a plumb-line in the midst of My people, Israel; I will not again pass by them any more.'" Amos, a keeper of sheep and a dresser of vineyards, in the country about Tekoa, was the first of the literary prophets and one of the profoundest moral revealers of any age. He was not afraid of the face of clay. He dared to say before any man, or any group of men, what he actually thought. He understood the movements going on around him as clearly as he understood the hbaits of his sheep. "He read each wound, each weakness clear clear, He struck his finger on the place; And said: Thou ailest here, and here." But the great thing, after all, which he announces in his plumb-line figure is the fact of an unescapable, inexorable, pervasive law of moral gravitation in the universe. There is no caprice about moral results. You cannot hoodwink the forces which fulfil events. "By no clever trickery," wrote one of our sound present-day teachers, "can profligacy or low living come into possession of the beatitudes." There hangs the plumb-line, dropped as from the hand of God and by it every deed is tested. There is no favoritism, no wheedling, no capricious exception. If the life is unplumb, if the deeds and policies of it swing away from a line of rectitude, nothing can save the structure from collapse—nothing but a rebuilding of it in conformity with the moral laws of gravitation. The man himself, as William James says, may not "count" his wrong deed, "and a kind heaven may not count it; but it is being counted none the less. Down among his nerve-cells and fibres the molecules are counting it, registering it and storing it up to be used against him when the next temptation comes." Apparent "success" and a seeming "efficiency" that brings coveted "results" are poor substitutes for a rightly-fashioned life. "The world with its crasser judgments may approve the men who seem to hit the desired goals," concludes Professor Rufus Jones, "but the triumph is dearly bought if it has been won by the sacrifice of the growth of the soul itself." General Race News 2 THE EXPLOITATION OF HAYTI The following Associated Press clipping will explain why the army and navy have been so active in Hayti under the Wilson regime. They have fought the little black republic and naw they mean to plunder it. "The entrance of American capital into Haiti was announced recently in news that a charter had been secured under New York laws by the Haitian-American Corporation, backed by New York, Chicago and Cincinnati interests. The company will have $6,000,-000 preferred stock of $100 par, 60,-000 shares of common and the same amount of founders''stock without par value. The corporation, it was learned, has secured control of the railroad, electric light plant, wharf and warehouses of Port au Prince, the capital and principal seaport, and of the electric light property at Cape Haitien. Sugar land in excess of 20,000 acres has been bought or leased, according to the announcement, and a "centrale" with a daily capacity of 2,000 tons of cane will be installed shortly." THE FASHION OF THE TWENTIETH CENTURY BLANCHE THOMPSON, With "Smart Set" at the Brandeis Theater, February 16-17. COLORED GIRL DELIVERS STINGING REBUKE TO RACE CRITIC At the graduation exercises held in Los Angeles High School, one of the white graduates delivered a bitter attack upon the race in America. A member of the graduating class, Miss Myrtle Anderson, asked permission to answer and the same was given. In a perfect oration Miss Anderson responded with a most stinging reply. Her speech is a gem of thought and reason and received tremendous applause from the crowded theatre. John Ruskin Cigar, 5 cents. Biggest and Best. Race News POLICE OBJECT TO SALE OF NEGRO PAPERS ON STREETS EDISON L A Sun rep Edison recei terview bef day, which Birmingham, Ala.—An indicated effort to stop the sale of papers published by Colored men was seen in the action of one of the city detectives, Goldstein, who ordered a Colored man, vender of Negro papers, to go to the office of the chief of police, as he did not want "Negro papers sold on the streets any more." The vender, however, had taken out a business license, and other than being kept for two hours, cooling his heels in the chief's office was not interfered with. HINDU WRITES ON RACE PROBLEM Lajpat Rai, a Hindu writer of international fame, has just published a book in Calcutta entitled, The United States of America. It is an examination into American life and history written for Hindus and covers a wide range of observations. One of the longest chapters of the book is devoted to the race problem and in it he scores the American people for their unjust prejudices toward the black race. He says, in substance, that if America really means to live up to her ideals she must take a different attitude toward her Colored citizens and the Colored citizens of the world. GRECIAN CIVILIZATION AFRICAN IN ORIGIN Sir Arthur J. Evans, the famous archeologist who was elected president of the British Association last October and startled Europe with his claims of the African origin of European civilization, delivered another address before the Hellenic Society of London and reiterated his statements. In the introduction to his address he says, "The truth is that the old view of Greek civilization as a kind of 'enfant de miracle' can no longer be maintained. Whether you like it or not, classical students must now admit that the ancient Grecians were a dark people and not Aryans (white)." COLORED CHEF GAINS NATIONAL FAME Hannibal, the Colored chef, who is cooking for the faomus diet squad of New York policemen, is now known all over the United States. Over half of the squad have gained weight on the twenty-five cent a day bill of fare and while anyone may be able to cook the simple menu, the police say that Hannibal cannot be beaten on the range. ROMAN CATHOLIC PAPER DEMANDS HELP FOR RACE The True Voice, a Roman Catholic weekly of Omaha, came out with a double column front page article last week calling upon the Roman Catholic Church and laity of the north to extend a welcoming hand to the Colored people who are now leaving the South. It was in a similar vein to the article appearing in America, a few weeks ago. All news must be in before Wednesday noon, in order to appear the following Saturday. --- EDISON LIKES SWAUNEE RIVER BEST A Sun reporter visited Thomas Alva Edison recently and asked for an interview before his seventieth birthday, which is this month. The wizard says that of all his inventions he loves the phonograph best. When asked what music he cared the most for, he Colored People Intending to Come North or West--- Take Notice ditions. The problem and is Write at on close stamp for Georg Bu NORTHDAKA TELEVISION DISC 1 TELEVISION AMERICAN TELEVISION Best for the Laundry or Kitchen. --- People going to itions. The Monitor has taken up this problem and is able to be of service to you. Write at once for information and enoose stamp for reply. Address, ditions. The Monitor has taken up this problem and is able to be of service to you. Write at once for information and enclose stamp for reply. Address, George Wells Parker, Business Manager of The Monitor, Omaha, Nebraska. Do You Run Down Stairs to Answer the Telephone? RESIDENCE EXTENSION TELEPHONE RATES. Without a bell— 50 cents a month. With extra bell— 75 cents a month. NEWBORGHAM TELEPHONE COMPANY HALL LONG DISTANCE TELEPHONE HALL SYSTEM AMERICAN TELEPHONE & TELEPHONE CO. White Borax NAPHTHA SOAP The Cudahy Soap Co. Omaha, ND A PURE LAUNDRY SOAP. --- remarked that out of over seventy-five thousands records he has heard, his favorite is The Swaunee River and like heart songs. 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. FARMERS, farm laborers skilled and unskilled workmen, who intend leaving the south should protect themselves against swindlers and chance con- An extension telephone upstairs, or at the far side of the house, may be used to send calls as well as to receive them. BERBASKA TELEPHONE COMPANY LONG DISTANT TELEPHONE BILL SYSTEM BERBASKA TELEPHONE & TELEPHONE CO. Will Not Injure Hands or Clothes. Our Women and Childr en Lactarius poses BE CANDID WITH YOUR CHILDREN (By Ella Wheeler Wilcox, in New Yourk Journal.) Two girls in their teens with vague ideas concerning the laws which gov- ern the relations of men and women, were led into paths of folly by mature men. Both children (for they were only children in years) were innocent- minded and ignorant of the evil paths they were entering. Each was in- structed by her betrayer to keep silent concerning: what had occurred ,and to say nothing to her mother. Now herein lies a tremendous warn- ing for every girl, and indeed for ev- ery boy in the world. Whoever tells you to keep any act a secret from your mother or your rightful guardian, rest assured that person is your worst en- emy, and the act they bid you commit is a folly or a sin. ‘ Do not trust any older person who endeavors to extract a promise of sec- recy from you in regard to your con- duet. There is never any necessity for secrecy in the conduct of a young girl or a young boy. There is never an excuse for con- cealing from the parents or the pro- tectors of the young any act. Remem- ber this always and shun as you would shun a leper the man or woman who bids you do or say anything which is to be hidden from your family or your teachers. Meantime, parents, do your part to- ward saving the children entrusted to your care from such dangers and such evils as befell these two young girls, whose lives were blighted through ig- norance. Tell your little girls and your little boys the necessity of keep- ing their bodies pure and clean, and warn them of the dangers which lie in permitting any unwholesome thoughts or acts to mar their conduct. It has invariably proven to be a fact that children who are so instructed and so trusted by their parents in early childhood develop healthfully and wholesomely in body and mind, and escape the perils and pitfalls which so frequently blemish the lives of those who have been kept in utter ignorance with a mistaken idea that it insured innocence. IF ONLY WANTS CAME TRUE! By John Morrison. If only wants came true, 'twould be The finest world I know; And I would do the greatest things, And make things happen so! And school would never keep at all, Not the whole year through, But every day would be for play— If only wants came true! I'd be the pitcher of the nine, And pitch two games a day; And every time I came to bat I’d knock the ball away Beyond the fence in center field; And what would people do? They'd shout in joy, “Om, he’s the boy!”— If only wants came true! There’s be a Christmas in each month, And skating all the year, And yet good swimming all the time— THE MONITOR. Though folks might think tha queer. 4 And then I’d sit up late at night, . And have no chores to do; And what a heap of things to eat— If only wants came true And then when I grew up I’d be The driver of a van, Or else a sergeant of police, Or else a motorman; I'd buy a circus and a farm, And have an airship, too. And then I’d fly across the sky— If only wants came true! —Youth’s Companion. MOTHER'S LITTLE HANDS By John Wanamaker. I see them today just as plainly as I did that day long ago when they beck- oned to me coming up the walk after the first day of school. Such little hands they were, and so soft and yet so strong—and so cool on a boy’s face when he was sick, sooth- ing him to sleep in the long, dark nights. There were never any other hands just like them. Such dear, quick hands, too, they were; for they guided my first steps and caught me from falling, and in the after years ‘smoothed away many a hurt. Even now, Mother dear, your bless- ed hands are more than a dream to me.—Ex. NEGRO SONGS FOR- EVER POPULAR The folk songs of the race are growing more and more into popular- ity. The Brooklyn Community Chorus on last Friday, had 3,00 trained voices lead 10,000 in singing “Old Black Joe” and “Old Kentucky Home.” On Thurs- day evening the Hampton Quartet ap- peared at Carnegie Hall, New York, and sang to a packed house, All the well known race songs were sung and the quartet was assisted by Roland W. Hayes, the famous Colored tenor of Boston. Philip Hale of the Boston Herald, wrote of these songs: “Unique snd inimitable, it is the only music of this country except that of the Indian which can claim to be folk music. In it the Negroes pour out their joys and their sorrows in a naive but wonder- fully moving fashion.” ST. PHILIP’S NOTES, Dr. Craig Morris, M. F. Singleton and Henry W. Black compose the pa- rochial committee on the church pen- sion fund. These gentlemen will co- operate with the Diocesan Committee ot which Dean Tancock is the chair- man, in raising Nebraska’s quota of $20,000 of the $5,000,000 which the Fpiscopal Church in the United States is to raise by March 1, for giving a pension to the clergy of the Episcopal Church at the age of 68. St. Philip’s apportionment is $200. The fund is being raised by voluntary subscrip- tions. The Woman’s Auxiliary met with Mrs. J. F. Smith, 2414 Binney street, Thursday afternoon. They give a Valentine social next Wednesday afternoon from 2 to 5 o'clock at the residence of Mrs. George Watson, 2716 North Twenty-eighth avenue. Boys, watch the work of Fred Houston. He is one of the best bar- bers in Omaha. At Jewell and Phan- nix, 105 So. 14th.—Adv. Will N. Johnson, Lawyer, 109 So. 14th Street. Douglas 5841. RETURNS FROM KEOKUK The Rev. John Albert Williams re- turned Saturday afternoon from Keo- kuk, Ia., where he went Tuesday on the invitation of his warm friend, the Rev. John C. Sage, rector of St. John’s church and vicar of the Church of St. Mary the Virgin, to deliver two ad- cresses and a sermon. On Wednesday night Father Williams delivered a lec- ture at the People’s Institute on “Slouch, Slouches and No Slouch,” which was most favorably received. The excellent Institute band of six- te members under the directorship of Fred D. Fields, contributed several delightful numbers. Thursday night . dinner was given by the people of St. Mary’s for the congregation only. The band again contributed several appreciated numbers, and Fr. Wil- liams spoke on “The Church, God’s Family.” Friday morning, the Feast of the Purification, he celebrated the Holy Communion at 7 o’clock and al- though it was twenty-two below zero, ten persons were present. In the evening at 8 o’clock, he preached to a large congregation and the Rev. Fr. Sage delivered a brief address. CHOCOLATES “The Utmost in Candy” THE O’BRIEN Co. ate emer eh Candy Makers Assist Us In Preventing Accidents Omaha & Council Bluffs Street Railway Company GOOD GROCERIES ALWAYS C. P. WESIN GROCERY CO. Also Fresh Fruits and Vegetables. 2005 Cuming St. Telephone Douglas 1098 INCUBATORS—Cyphers, Queen HOVERS—Cyphers, Queen, In- ternational, Andrews. A full line of metal ware, feeds and poultry remedies. SEEDS, BULBS AND CUT FLOWERS A SPECIALTY 9, Stewart’s Seed Store 119 N. 16th Stree (Opposite Post Office) Se fot eee enero batons SHOES MADE LIKE NEW with our = shoe repair meth- ods, one-fifth the cost. Sold un- called-for shoes. We have a se- lection; all sizes, all prices. FRIEDMAN Bros. 211 South 14th St. Omaha. RUSSELL’S PRINTERY Everything in Printing Prices Reasonable Motto: Service and Quality Webster 1797 2526 Lake St. beeen t ented One eir ete eign eiene Ob Sennen 3 enesincesetenatetninsnanesneetavntnniieiin intone Fr. Sage, in addition to the exact- ing work of his large parish St. John’s, is doing self-sacrificing and telling work for our race in Keokuk. Aside from the spiritual care of our people Fr. Sage organized the Peo- ple’s Institute to provide amusements and recreation for the young men of Keokuk under good surroundings in opposition to undesirable places bid- ding for the patronage of our youth. During his visit Fr. Williams was most hospitably entertained by the people of Keokuk. 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. Gaskins, P. Ss. Pe ee ee ee ee eee Get Acquainted with the PORO METHOD Of Hair Treatment. Safe, Depend- able, Heathful. No Hair Loss, Itching or Dandruff. Electric Scalp Treatment. MRS. SUSIE SMITH Douglas 7689. HOLSUM AND ) KLEEN MAID Why Buy Inferior When The Best COSTS NO “RE? JAY BURNS BAKING CO. bo 0-0-0 ee eee ee 200 ew 0 e eee eed Start Saving Now One Dollar will open an account in the ae ene United States Nat'l Bank " 16th and Farnam Streets 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. | beeeneneneneneenentnnene sane 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. THE LOOMING CLOUD We believe we are safe in saying that our race regards with mingled emotions the break with Germany and the probabilities that may arise. At heart we are a loyal and patriotic people and our country has always found us ready and willing to serve her in all crises and will today. We cannot help feeling, however, that we are the people who do not count. For several years there has been all manner of talk about preparedness, but it meant nothing for us. Only recently a Texas congressman exploded a bomb at the naval hearing when he suggested that Colored men be accepted in the navy, a bomb that sent Josephus to his hole in a hurry. The same reception awaited the race when it was proposed that the Colored regiments in the regular army be increased. Even the pseudo-military camps at Plattsburg, N. Y., which received volunteers from all over the United States, balked the moment a black face presented itself. Yes, it seems that we have always been the people who do not count. But let the United States be plunged into war, which we hope may never happen, as always the Colored volunteers will be among the first to respond. We will prove loyal, never fear, because somehow we cannot prove otherwise. Someday a reckoning must come, for reckonings always come, and disloyalty will never be a stain across the escutcheon of the African race. In every profession and business pursuit there is an unwritten code of honor known as ethics. It is a code that presupposes that every person who elects to follow any trade or profession will deal justly towards his patrons and towards his fellow competitors. We have regretted to learn that some of our business men have not been as careful to observe the business gentility as is to be expected of honorable men. Competition, it is true, is the life of trade, but it means competition by gentlemen, clean, honest and above board. Omaha is a growing city and there is work for all of us to do. Let us not forget the ethics of our respective professions. For those who do forget there is a penalty. Success may seem to come for a while, but it is success that is builted upon the sand. The only man who can really succeed is he who deals fairly with his public and fairly with those who tread the winepress with him. "Comrades in Arms" is the title of an illustration just released by the International News Company. It pictures a pretty French girl and a black soldier together carrying boxes of ammunition. Over the picture occurs 4 BUSINESS ETHICS COMRADES IN ARMS Butter July 2, 1915, at the Post Office at 3, 1879. WILLIAMS, Editor and Publisher. In Garnett Haynes, Associate Editors. Editing Editor and Business Manager. Representative, 821 S. St., Lincoln. TIES, $1.50 PER YEAR Occents an Inch per Issue. North Twenty-first street, Omaha. Webster 4243. the following words, "These 'two soldiers of France,' one a woman munion worker, the other a French Senegalese private, are carrying boxes of ammunition from the machines to the point of transportation to the army base." Both are smiling and the smile upon the face of the girl appears to be contented and happy. No doubt thousands of prejudiced Americans will get all "het up" over the "attempt to encourage social equality." Obvious Observations When the German submarine note reached the United States the other day stocks and food stuffs tumbled like Humpty Dumpty. Wish three or four such notes would come this way so as to knock the daylights out of H. C. L. It is said that Germany counted on a war with this country when she determined upon her naval course. It is probable that our entering the war would be more of a help than a hindrance. We couldn't lend so much assistance to the allies. We venture to remark that the over zealous sheriff who has to pay $45,000 bucks for hurting an innocent Colored man, will sure watch his step hereafter. We suspected something crooked in the way Uncle Sam went after little Haiti and now we find we were right. Did you buy any stock in the company that advertises itself as controlling everything in Haiti worth two bits? What has become of Mexico? We searched the paper with a microscope last week and couldn't find a word about it. The Rockefeller Foundation has delivered a clean knock-out to the study of the classics. Well, we guess it is up to the persons of African descent to pass them along as they have always done. Thanking you for your kind attention, we will now shut the door and blow out the gas. 1. Open thine ears, O my son, whilst I tap to thee a tra-la-la on my trusty tambourine. 2. I sing to thee of doctors, the purveyors of pills, sweet medicines and health. 3. They are a good bunch, O my son, but the public often handeth them the hot and heavy. 4. If thou grabest off a chunk of pneumonia, thou art due to be tucked up in the white blankets five weeks, but if the medicine man getteth thee not up and out in five days thou sayest he is punk and a quack. 5. If perchance thou gettest a grip on the grippe and herr doctor doth not chase it away pronto with a dose of dope, thou ringeth up another M. D. and handeth the first the hammer. THE MONITOR SONG OF SOLOMON Doctors. 6. Of course, O my son, I know that betimes the doc doth tell thee thou hast appendicitis when thou hast but belly ache; heart trouble because thou eatest rarebit at twelve bells; and rheumatism when thou art tired out; but doc doeth his best. 7. Disease doth not always haul around a brass band and banners telling its name. 8. It is a secret demon that huggeth the dark and devious ways and liketh not to come out in the open. 9. Just give old doc a chance and by and by he will locate the pathy even as Sherlock locateth the pussy-foot. 10. Yes, give old doc a chance, O my son, and forget not to slip him a bean or two so that he mayest keep out his shingle. EVOLUTION PROVING IMMORTALITY The above is the title of a new edition of a book written by John O. Yeiser, a well known local attorney, and a copy of the same has been presented to The Monitor for review. The question of immortality is one that has been paramount with man ever since he has learned to reason. That there is some other sort of existence beyond the portals of the shrouding grave is the hope, if not entirely the belief, of every rational creature. Thousands of men have written to sustain this hope and thousands more will write in the future. Mr. Yeiser has called evolution to his aid and with deft treatment of the 2nd ANNUAL ```markdown ``` LOT Gold and Silver Over 500 pairs new style Party black or white satin; patent or ki beaded or plain effects. Reduced fr (Sizes Come Early Saturday for Best AND BETT Napier's Women's F Over 500 pairs new style Party Slippers. Cloth of gold or silver; black or white satin; patent or kid. Choice of beaded or plain effects. Reduced from $5, $6, $7 to $2.90-$3.90 (Sizes Broken) Come Early Saturday for Best Selections of Styles and Sizes AND BETTER SERVICE. On Sixteenth at Farnam ALL THIS SEASON'S NEW BOOTS facts of this branch of scientific study, he has built stone upon stone for a foundation for belief. The book is eminently worth buying and reading many times over. It abounds in beautiful thoughts and consoling phrases. We choose the following as one especially beautiful. "In the same manner that food is necessary for the stimulation of the cell development of the body, so is the accumulation of mental nutrition contained in truth, and knowledge, and good deeds, necessary to cultivate a greater life, or soul. The things we think—the thoughts we receive and throw off or remember and forget—are to the soul what food is to the body. They carry, as a conveyance, a soul element, which, when retained becomes a part of the soul life-part of man's mental nature and character. It is certain one cannot carry into the great beyond any part of his vast wealth accumulations, but there is a marvelous hope and a grand possibility that the accumulated knowledge of good things, or everlasting principles, in harmony with that which lives, may be taken as a part of the intellect, because it must become a part of the enduring soul." The work is published by the National Magazine Association, Bee Building, Omaha, and sells for $1.50. Piano lessons systematically taught. Technique, velocity, expression, and phrasing are esesential for good piano playing. Mrs. Silas Johnson, 2518 Lake. Phone Webster 248.—Adv. These Three Lots Specially Priced for Saturday's Selling LOT NO. 1 High and Low Heel Boots, in patent and black kid; turn or welt sole; button or lace. Reduced from $5 and $6 to $2.90 Large assortment of Napier's Exclusive Novelty Boots, in black and combinations of colored kid. All with- 9 and 10-inch tops; extreme French heels. Reduced from $8 and $10 to..... $5.90 Events and Persons The North Side Needle Club met with Mrs. William Lacey, 2434 Patrick avenue, Wednesday. We will try to make a general cleanup on subscriptions within the next two weeks. Please have a smile and some change when our genial collector presses the electric button. The Elite Whist Club met with Mrs. Solomon, 2615 Maple street, Wednesday, January 31. The prize for highest score was won by Mrs. L. C. Sayles. Volney Carter, who was called to Omaha by the illness and death of his wife, resumed his run on the Overland Limited between Chicago and Oakland Wednesday morning. He has been the guest of Mr. and Mrs. M. F. Singleton. For Chills use our $5.00 coal or your kind at Harmon & Weeth. Web. 848. Mr. and Mrs. George H. Johnson and Mrs H. Evans returned to Atchison, Kan., Wednesday. Alger, the seven-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Adams, of 2502 Taylor street, has been taken to Clarkson hospital for medical treatment. Little Alger injured his spine last May. 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. Ida Jones, after a lingering illness, died at St. Joseph's hospital Thursday, February 1. The funeral was held from the family residence, 2211 North 27th avenue at half past three o'clock Sunday afternoon. The Rev. John Albert Williams officiated. Interment was in Forest Lawn cemetery. The Western Undertaking company had charge of the funeral. When you need a good clean shave, see P. H. Jenkins, 1313 Dodge street. Adv. A luncheon will be given at the home of Mrs. Gertrude Ashby, 2111 Poppleton avenue, February 15, by the Don't Worry Girls' Club. The public is invited. Luncheon will be served from 12:30 to 10 p. m. Estella David, president.—Adv. Mrs. W. L. Turner, of 2813 Cuming street., who has been very ill and confined to her bed for the past two weeks, is slowly improving. Her father, John L. Stewart, who was summoned by wire from Kansas City, Mo., Sunday because of her illness, has returned to Kansas City. Miss Ardelia Bowen and G. W. Watson were married at the residence of his brother, Mr. George Watson, 2716 North Twenty-eighth avenue, Sunday afternoon, January 28, by the Rev. W. F Botts of Zion Baptist Church in the presence of relatives and a few friends. A dinner will be given in the Guild rooms of St. Philip's Church, Monday evening, February 19. Committee in charge, Miss Paul, Mrs. Joe Brown and Mrs. Donley. Adults 35c, children 15c. Hamilton Evans, an old resident of Omaha, but who has been making his home with his daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. H. Johnson, at Atchison, Kans., died there Wednesday, January 31. The body was brought to Omaha for burial, the funeral being held from the Grove Methodist Episcopal Church, Sunday afternoon, with internem in Forest Lawn. The Rev. G. G. Logan officiated. Wilks and Banks had charge of the funeral. THE MONITOR The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Washington of 2515 Maple street, who has been very ill, is improving. Mrs. Freeda Penn is quite ill at the Methodist hospital. Are you going? Where? To the Don't Worry Girls' luncheon. Meet us at Mrs. Ashby's February 15.—Adv. Are you going to spend 35 cents with the Don't Worry Girls' Club? Don't forget the date, February 15, at Mrs. Ashby's. The Don't Worry Girls will serve you a nice luncheon for 35 cents.—Adv. Nate Hunter returned Saturday from Mulberry, Kan., where he was called by the death of his sister, Mrs. Anna McCleary. Howard Livingston is ill at his residence. Twenty-eighth and Ohio streets. The Phi Delta girls met at the residence of Mrs. White last Monday night and held an election of officers. Their next meeting will be held at Mrs. Peoples. Dan Desdunes' Orchestra, Webster 710, 2516 Burdette St.-Adv. A benefit exhibition for the Grove M. E. Church will be given at the Alhambra, Twenty-fourth and Parker, next Monday. The picture will be, "The Double Devil," starring William Hart. Admission 5 and 10 cents. Andrew Reed of the Western Funeral Home received his certificate as licensed embalmer Wednesday, together with a letter congratulating him for his high mark, which, according to the state officials, is one of the highest ever attained in this state. Mr. Reed has also just finished a course in dermatology and is now prepared to give the greatest possible expression and beauty to the faces of deceased persons. Smoke John Ruskin 5c Cigar. Biggest and Best.—Adv. James F. Flemister delivered the memorial address to the K. of P. Lodge in remembrance of the late Hamilton Evans. The address was beautifully written and delivered and was well received. Mrs. James Griffins, 2511 $ \frac{1}{2} $ North Twenty-sixth street, gave birth to a baby girl Tuesday, January 30. Mother and baby are both doing well. Ernest Banks is in Lincoln, Neb., and employed at the Lindell hotel. William Wakefield, better known as "Red," who was burned to death last week, was buried from the Western Undertaking Chapel Wednesday afternoon. Interment Forest Lawn. The Big Twelve Whist Club met at the residence of Silas Johnson for its regular monthly tournament Wednesday night. A delightful luncheon was served and many high scores made. Ray A. Parker, formerly of Omaha, is now running as dining car conducter from Detroit to Green Bay, Wis. St. Valentine entertainment and postoffice will be given by the Calendar System Tuesday, February 13, at Zion Baptist Church, Twenty-second and Grant streets. Programby Omaha's best talent. Refreshments served. Admission 10 cents.—Adv. A masquerade valentine ball will be given at the Alamo February 14. Charlie Mitchell, who lived in Omaha several years ago, stopped over on his way east from Oakland, Cal. Oakland is now his home and he says that the many Omahans out there are doing well. Oletha Russell, Notary Public and Public Stenographer, 413 Karbach Blk. Douglas 3607.Adv. Green Johnson is the only colored man on the Grand Jury. The monster Frederick Douglas Memorial celebration will be held Tuesday night, February 27. Watch for program. The recital given by Madam Demby at Grove M. E. Church Tuesday night was not as largely attended as it deserved to be. Madam Demby has a good voice and charming manner, and greatly pleased her audience. The local talent ably supported her. John Ruskin Cigar, 5 cents. Biggest and Best. The dance of the Ideal Club given last Thursday night was a fair success, despite the fact that the mercury hugged the 22 mark below zero. Two stoves labored in vain to heat the big hall, but when Adam's orchestra struck up their sensational music the crowds forget the temperature and kept warm by swinging around the floor. The veil queen Zeoditu proved to be Mrs. Henry Chiles, and so many guessed correctly that the prize, a two-pound box of O'Brien's chocolates, was passed around to all the guests. Belmont Laundry, Webster 6900. Satisfaction guaranteed. MOUNT MORIAH BAPTIST. Recently the Mount Moriah Baptist Sunday School elected officers for the year 1917 as follows: Superintendent, Mr. H. L. Anderson; assistant superintendent, Mrs. L. Lewis; treasurer, Our Annual February Sale of Furniture NOW IN FORCE Presenting Savings of 15 to 50 Per Cent Under Present Market Prices Extensive preparations for several months past make this furniture sale more important than ever. This sale embraces furniture of distinction and beauty for all the living quarters in the home. 1 Lb. Can 35¢ Your Grocer Sells Butter-Nut the Coffee Delicious Can $1¢ Mrs. C. Menary; organist, Miss V. Hibbler; librarians, Masters William Dudley and Floyd Maxey. The B. Y. P. U. also eletced officers as follows: President, Mr. G. W. Hibbler; vice president, Mrs. M. H Wilkinson; secretary, Miss Gladice Taylor; assistant secretary, Miss Madeline Lafayette; treasurer, Mr. H. L. Anderson; organist, Miss V. Hibbler. N. W. C. A. NOTES. The N. W. C. A. held a large and interesting meeting at the home Wednesday afternoon, February 7, when the election of officers took place. Mrs. James G. Jewell was re-elected president, Mrs. Alphonso Wilson vice president, Mrs. Irvine Gray secretary and Mrs. J. H. Smith treasurer. There was also an election of the board of directors. Mrs. A. L. Bowler, Mrs. H. R. Roberts and Mrs. Irvin Gray were elected for three-year terms; Mrs. N. Hunter and Mrs. C. H. Hicks for two-year terms, and Mrs. J. H. Smith, the founder of the home, to life membership on the board. Reports read by the secretary and treasurer showed the home to be in better financial condition than ever before in its history. There will be a regular meeting at the home Wednesday afternoon, February 21. The public is invited. 6 Editor Takes a Trip; Omaha to Denver Interesting Chats With Friendly Fellow Passengers. I promised to tell you how the "Off the Tray" lunch gave me a chance to enlighten a courteous gentleman upon the opportunities of employment for our people. And do you know that little as we may think about it, I really believe that there are many white people, just like this German-American, who do not know that the field of employment for Colored people is a restricted field. His Name a German One. This man's name was something like Fichte. That's not just it; but very near it. I thought I would remember it because of its similarity to that of the German philosopher, which whose system of philosophy I became more or less—LESS would hit it best—familiar during my collegiate days. But the name, just here, is unimportant. When he told me his name, I said: "That's a German name, isn't it?" "Yes," he replied; "I was born in Germany, but came as a boy to this country. I'm no German-American, however; but an American. This is my country. It's good enough for me." A Type of the Loyal Foreign Born. He, I take it, is the type of many Americans of foreign birth, who loving the land of their nativity, where many of their kindred still abide, yet, with painful tugging at the heartstrings, will be loyal to America, should occasion come for unsheathing the sword to defend American lives and honor, if placed in jeopardy by the kaiser. From this may God forefend us! But who can tell what the future has in store? He Was a Booster. My chance acquaintance sat in the seat behind me. He told me that his home was in Sterling, Colorado, "the best town in the United States." He was a booster, and I love to meet a booster, don't you? A booster has an optimism about him which is inspiring. A knocker always makes me tired, very, very tired. What shocking slang! In this connection, I'm reminded of the story of the good woman who took her daughters to task for using slang, something after this fashion: "Girls, slang is very vulgar and no daughters of mine must ever use it. It's vulgar and undignified and you must cut it out. If the time should ever come when you hear your mother using slang then you may do the same; but I will not fall for such language now. You must cut it out, for you can bet your sweet life that I'll never stand for slang." This booster from Sterling was in the cattle business. But what about that "Off the Tray" conversation? I'm coming to it. Handsomest People on Earth. Two nice looking waiters came in bearing the trays. And by the way, did you ever notice what a nice looking bunch railroad and hotel waiters are? They can't help their good looks. They come by these naturally, for we are the handsomest people on earth. These two waiters were gentlemanly, nice looking chaps. Said our Sterling friend, "This tray lunch is a great idea, isn't it?" "Yes," I replied, "I think it is. Strange, it hasn't been put into operation before." "It takes time to work around to all these things in every line of business. Those waiters are bright looking fellows. How is it you always see Colored men in that line of business? I never see white men doing it, but always Colored men. Why is it, can you tell me?" he asked. "Do you really want to know?" I asked. "Sure I do; because it has always puzzled me. I've often wondered why." I told him that it was because our people were in a large measure restricted to this class of employment because of prejudice which excluded them from other fields of employment. I told him that among the men employed as waiters and porters on railroads are college graduates and men who have qualified for work in trades and professions, but being unable to obtain employment in their chosen line they turned to this as the best field for supporting themselves and families. He said, "That isn't right. A man ought to be given a chance to earn his living in any line of work for which he has qualified himself. If he can do the work, he ought not be barred by his color. It's dead wrong to do that." "Do you mean to tell me?" I asked, "that you really don't know that it is difficult for Colored men to get employment outside of certain limited occupations?" "No, I didn't know that. I thought that Colored men were so largely employed in this line of work, because they preferred it to any other kind." "Not much. This is honorable work, like all honest labor; and gives employment to thousands of our people, but a great many men are employed at it not from choice, but from necessity. Some of them would prefer employment in other lines of work for which they have qualified themselves if they could only get it, but prejudice shuts them out." "That's a shame," said the man from Sterling. "Well, some day an intelligent, industrious man may apply to you for work. If you have a job for a man, give him a chance. Don't turn him down, simply because he is Colored," I said. "You bet I won't," said the man from Sterling. And he spoke like one who meant what he said. Some hold that mortals on this earth But play their parts in mock designs, Like actors who were false from birth And parody the finest lines. And then departing come no more, But leave behind to greet the next, A hiss or moan, or echoed roar From audience less pleased than vexed. If it be true that man but once Shall play his part or walk the stage— A Caesar be, or mimic the dunce In cap and bell, or ape the sage, Is not there somewhere in the sky, Beyond the starry footlight's glow Pleiad's choir, enthroned on high And having judged shall ring it down, The lights and shadows of this play The tinselled motley of the crown That Caesar wore in Cleo's day; And call another, better show Where there is neither fault nor slip, 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 PATTON HOTEL AND CAFE N. A. Patton, Proprietor 1014-1016-1018 South 11th St. Telephone Douglas 4445 62 MODERN AND NEATLY FURNISHED ROOMS Truax Laundry 1518 Cass Street N. E. TRUAX, Prop. We Use Soft Water. Our family washing department cannot be excelled. We wash everything but the baby. Give Us a Trial Order. Our auto delivery service makes all parts of Omaha. Telephone Doug. 6484. 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 Rental and Real Estate 2522 Lake St. Omaha, Neb. 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 J. A. Edholm E. W. 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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. OMAHA'S PREMIER BARBER My work stands alone on its merit. Business is good, thank you! AT ESS-TEE-DEE SHAVING PARLOR A. P. SIMMONS, Prop. 1322 Dodge St. Omaha, Neb. ST. JOHN'S A. M. E. NOTES. The Tuesday Night Forum will celebrate the births of Lincoln and Douglass Tuesday, February 13. The principal speakers are: Mr. S. L. Patton, on "Abraham Lincoln"; Mr. Henry Black, on "Frederick Douglass." Special music by the Mendelssohn Quartet; saxophone solo, Mr. Thomas Perkins; vocal duet, Mrs. Linnie McKinney and Miss Duvall; vocal solo, Mrs. C. H. Huston; piano solo, Mrs. Hibbs. Rev. W. T. Osborne will preach a special sermon Sunday morning. Subject, "Heart Purity: Change Your Hitching Post." Mr. Payton Brooks was buried Sunday from the Western Undertaking Farlors. Among the sick are Mesdames Mildred Campbell, Mead, Hall, Carrie Belle Turner, Lulu Wheeler, Adverta Randall, Addie Hibbs. Mr. Roy Fouts is at his post again as organist of St. John's, after several weeks' illness. The Bible Class will meet Friday evening with Mr. and Mrs. H. Jones, 2706 Lake. The Willing Workers met at the church on Friday afternoon. After routine business lunch was served. At the Tuesday Night Forum Mr. Silas Johnson's address on "Deeds and Not Words" was treated from a very interesting viewpoint. He cited many great events that had been accomplished by a single thought put into action. The audience very much appreciated the address, also the classic piano solo by Mrs. Clarence Singleton, the contralto solo by Miss Corine Thomas and the well rendered piano solo by Mrs. Thressa Mitchell, all of whom received applause. The literary digest was indeed a literary treat. The information given his hearers on topics of interest and importance on race and national questions was valuable and instructive. Mr. Patton will address the Forum upon the important facts in Mr. Lincoln's life and administration. The ladies will serve a fish dinner on Tuesday evening. Dinner committee—Mesdames George Woods, J. S. North, B. Napier, Queen Jackson, Anna Reed, Martha Jackson. Refreshments—Mesdames W. S. Metcalf; Ed King, W. E. Carter, Walter Bell, Teana Pryor, Alma Jones. Ushers—Messrs. E. W. Moore, G. N. Moss, W. P. Ray. New members to the missionary campaign: Mr G. N. Moss, Mr. Campbell, Mesdames Laura Hicks, Nora Gray, Stella Thompson, Odessa Jackson, Susie Perry, Maggie Tillett, Ida Lindsey, Mattie Jackson, Darlene Duvall, Mary Steward, E. Nolden. Mrs. Maude Ray's club still leads in attendance. ZION BAPTIST CHURCH NOTES The Rev. W. F. Botts, Pastor. Don't forget to keep boosting the Ladies' Gymnasium Class, every Friday night from 7:30 p.m. until 9 p.m. The Calendar System will give a Valentine and postoffice entertainment February 13. Don't forget the date. The display of the Ladies' Tailoring Class will be held soon. Look for the date. Come out and see what the ladies can do in the tailoring business. The Progressive Club met with Mrs. A. F. Flannigan, 2915 Erskine street, Thursday evening. The sick of the church are: Miss Edna Cox, Mrs. Griffin and Mr. E. Davis. Ladies, bring new members to the Gym Class Friday evening. They will enjoy it. THE MONITOR South Side Notes (Mrs. Lulu Thornton, Correspondent) Mrs. Sara Severe, who has been quite 'sick for about a fortnight, is much better. Mr. William Mitchell, who has been traveling in South America, France, Spain and a portion of Africa, returned February 1 to New York. In a letter to his mother, Mrs. Jos. Mitchell, he tells of some thrilling experiences and says he considers himself fortunate in safely returning to the U. S. Mrs. Eugene Parks left this week for her home in St. Joseph, Mo., after visiting with relatives here about two months. Mrs. Hattie Osborne, who has been sick with an attack of bronchitis, is much better. The baptizing of Bethel Baptist Church that was to have been February 4, has been postponed until the first Sunday in March. Mrs. Ida Riddles is quite sick at her home at Twenty-fifth and S streets. The Bethel Baptist Mission Circle met Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Hilton, Thirty-third and U streets. The Ladies of the South Side met Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Riley Williams to organize an art class. Those present: Mesdames D. W. Pierson, L. W. Winston, Riley Williams, Alice Crittenden, Dennis Todd, John Gibbs and Miss Frankie R. Jackson. These ladies hope to make this a permanent organization and do much toward beautifying their homes. Petersen & Michelsen 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. Lincoln Department The A. M. E. Church will hold a Martha Washington entertainment February 22 at the church. Mrs. B. F. Collins entertained a party of young people Monday evening of last week and spent the evening in music and games. There will be a Valentine party Wednesday, February 14, at the Baptist Church. P. Turner of Omaha, who has been visiting his daughter, Mrs. Prunella Ross, has been ill, but is improving. He will return to Omaha soon. Oliver Theatre Bldg. 149 N. 13th The CHAPMAN Drug Store Opposite Main Door Post Office Cameras and Films, Magazines, Cigars, Candies and a full line of Druggist Sundries GOOD HARDWARE Heffley's Tailors Classified Advertising RATES—1½ cents a word for single insertions, 1 cent a word for two or more insertions. No advertisement for less than 15c. Cash should accompany advertisement. HOUSES—FOR RENT 2313 No. 27th St. 4 rms.....$12.00 924 No. 27th Ave. 8' rms. mod... 20.00 2883 Miami St. 7 rms mod..... 28.00 2526 Wirt St., 5 rooms..... 12.50 G. B. ROBBINS Tel. Douglas 2842 or Webster 4520. 1809 N. 23d, 6rms.....$17.00 2115 N. 26th St., 5 rms.....16.00 2724 Miami, 5 rms.....15.50 1717 Nicholas, 6 rms. modern, except heat; barn .....15.00 See our complete list before renting. List your property with us for sale or rent; we get results. Loans and insurance. WESTERN REAL ESTATE CO. 413-14 Karback Blk. Doug. 3607. 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. Neatly furnished rooms for men—railroad men preferred; all modern conveniences, including bath and telephone. Mrs. Mattie Frampton, 1622 North Twenty-fourth street. Webster 2614. First-class modern furnished rooms. Mrs. L. M. 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Clean, modern furnished rooms on Dodge and Twenty-fourth street car lines. Mrs. Annie Banks., Douglas 4379. For a first-class hairdresser call Webster 4769. Mrs. L. Webster, 1702 North Twenty-sixth street. FOR RENT WANTED. For plain sewing, call Miss Alexander, 1403 North 18th St. Web. 4745. For an experienced practical nurse phone Harney 4682. Mrs. M. S. Jasper, 2813 Cuming street. China painting. Classes Tuesdays and Thursdays. Mrs. D. W. Gooden, 2211 Cuming street. Douglas 5436. Wanted—Reliable barber. Must be up-to-date in every respect. Married man preferred. D. E. Nichols, 219 North 9th St., Lincoln, Neb. WHO DOES YOUR SHOE REPAIRING? Try H. LAZARUS 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 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 OMAHA TRANSFERCO. "The Only Way" BAGGAGE Checked to Destination More Sickness and Accident 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 --- Letters from Our Readers THE FACTS IN THE CASE. To the Editor: Dear Sir-I have before me a clipping of an article which appeared in your paper and signed by Banks & Wilks, undertakers, regarding the burial of my nephew, Cecil Smith. The facts as presented by them in regard to this matter are absolutely untrue. and I respectfully ask that you publish the following statement, which is the correct circumstances of the case: After arriving in Omaha I found out that Messrs. Banks & Wilks had taken charge of the body of my nephew, Cecil Smith. I immediately called upon them to make arrangements to bury the body. However, before they would attempt to proceed with the funeral they demanded of me the cash money or the turning over to their lawyer an insurance policy of $100, which I carried for my nephew and of which I was the beneficiary. The insurance company, however, refused to enter into such an agreement. As I did not have the cash that they demanded to bury the body I called upon another firm of undertakers, Messrs. Jones & Chiles. This firm informed me that they were willing to wait for their fee until I had collected the insurance money which was due me. I accepted their terms and upon receipt of the insurance money I paid them their fee in full. Before Banks & Wilks would allow Jones & Chiles to take the body they demanded $25 for embalming and $10 for two days' storage, a total of $35. AMUSE AMUSEMENTS The Alhambra THE HOUSE OF COURTESY 24th and Parker Finest House! Finest Music!! Finest Features!!! You Are Always Welcome SUNDAY WILLIAM LUCUS —in— THE MICROSCOPE MYSTERY ONE KEYSTONE COMEDY SPECIAL MONDAY GROUCHY WM. S. HART in THE DEVIL'S DOUBLE Benefit for Grove M. E. Church. ONE KEYSTONE COMEDY TUESDAY THE HOUSE OF MIRRORS FIVE REELS FRANK MILLS ONE COMEDY WEDNESDAY HIS GUARDIAN ANGEL REEL LIFE PEARL OF THE ARMY THURSDAY A LASS OF THE LUMBERLANDS SYD CHAPLIN THE SUBMARINE PIRATE FRIDAY THE ABANDONMENT FIVE REELS HELEN ROSSON SAM BERNARD in BECAUSE HE LOVED HER SATURDAY UP THE FLUE SHORTY TURNS WILD MAN ONE COMEDY REMEMBER OUR BARTOLA! The Finest of Musical Entertainment 8 This amount had to be paid them before the body was turned over to the latter firm. I take this occasion of publicly thanking Messrs. Jones & Chiles for the efficient way in which they handled this matter for me and for the extreme kindness and consideration shown me in my sad bereavement. Very respectfully yours, MRS. M. L. CESSNEY. —Paid Communication. THE SMARTER SET A show which is attracting general attention this season from the lovers of both music and comedy, is the "Smarter Set" which is headed by Salem Tutt Whitney, J. Homer Tutt and Blanche Thompson, supported by the strongest troupe of Afro-American actors ever assembled, presenting a preparedness musical comedy entitled "How Newtown Prepared" with lots of melodious bombardments, and will be the attraction at the Brandeis Theatre on Friday and Saturday nights of next week, February 16 and 17. From information received from our exchanges, our theatre-going people can rely on witnessing a bright, sparkling, refined musical show, containing the best singing and amusing situations, devoid of the slightest trace of anything to offend. It is highly commended for its quick action, as there is nothing dragging or tedious about it, for it goes along with a hearty vim from the rise to fall of the curtain. It is undoubtedly a meritous attraction and should be liberally patronized. MENTS Rex Theatre REX MUSICAL COMEDY COMPANY Every Afternoon and Evening 1316 DOUGLAS STREET Clean Fun and Real Joy 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. 7 p. m. to 11:55 Peoples Drug Store Douglas 1148 Midway, Douglas 1491 or 3459 5 a. m. to 7 p. m. Res. Web. 7661 FOR SAFETY AND SERVICE CALL JOE LEWIS--TAXI 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. Killingsworth and Herrington, Managers. THE MONITOR. father; race prejudice is scarcely less bitter in the North than in the South. But the growing enmity toward the Negro is solidifying his forces in self-defense, and the appointment of James Weldon Johnson, contributing editor of the New York Age, as field secretary for this association, is a practical guarantee that the unanimity of opinion expressed last summer at the Amenja Conference by the leaders of all schools of thought will work out during 1917. A more united front than colored Americans have presented to their enemies heretofore will result. Nineteen hundred and seventeen may see, also, the beginning of an organized Negro party, which, if the exodus continues until two million colored voters are in the North, will be a considerable political force. The ancient and peculiarly American institution of lynching will probably receive a setback during 1917, not so much because the N. A. A. C. P. has just raised a small fund which will enable us to put the facts of the more spectacular burnings before the American people, but rather because the combination of the boll weevil and northern opportunity have made the mob an expensive luxury, and the South is becoming convinced that the day is here when they may be lynching their own precious pocketbooks. BRANDEIS THEATRE FRIDAY AND SATURDAY, February 16-17 Matinee Saturday. America's Greatest Colored Show The Smart Set Presenting a "Preparedness" Musical Comedy Headed by Whitney-Tutt-Thompson With Lots of Melodious Bombardments Great Singing and Electrical Effects Everything New and Ahead of the Times. Prices—Matinee, 25c and 50c Night, 25c, 50c and 75c. Open Day Our Conveniences: Free Spacious Morgue and Reposing Rooms come Derma-Surgery work; lady attend auto or horse drawn vehicles. Service. Our Conveniences: Free Spacious Chapel and Organ. Sanitary Morgue and Reposing Rooms complete. Air tight preservation case; Derma-Surgery work; lady attendant, if desired; private ambulance, auto or horse drawn vehicles. Lowest prices. Polite and Expert Service. --- The Survey. "HOW NEWTOWN PREPARED" Great Singing and Dancing CHORUS Western Funeral Home SILAS JOHNSON, Funeral Director A. T. REED, Licensed Embalmer 2518 Lake Street 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 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. INDEPENDENT EXPRESS CO. Baggage, Furniture and Piano moving. Packing, shipping and storage. Deliver to all parts of city and give R. R. checks. Our service is yours. W.A. Anderson Prop DR. M. PRYOR RHEUMATIC SPECIALIST Famous Hot Springs Treatment Room 14, Patterson Block S. E. Corner 17th and Farnam Douglas 5824 DR. CRAIG MORRIS DENTIST 2407 Lake St. Phone Web. 4024 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 General Home Phone Webster 248. and Night us Chapel and Organ. Sanitary plete. Air tight preservation case; ant, if desired; private ambulance, Lowest prices. Polite and Expert ---