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THE MONITOR A National Weekly Newspaper Devoted to the Interests of the Colored Americans of Nebraska and the West ```markdown ``` $1.50 a Year. 5c a Copy Bruce Chosen to Head Club The Members Feel Confident Former High School Teacher Is Ablest Man in State. IS SUPERIOR TO WASHINGTON Once Successful St. Joseph Principal, Now Superintendent of Bartlett Farming School. St. Joseph, Mo., Feb. 26.—Prof. N. C. Bruce, former principal of the Bartlett high school of this city, now head of the Bartlett Agricultural and Industrial school of Dalton, Charlton county, Missouri, known also as the "Missouri—West" and "Country Life" school, has been chosen leader of the Negro Freedom Progressive Colored Men's club of Missouri. The school at Dalton was made possible through the generosity of the Bartletts, Judge and Mrs. W. K. James and other white people of St. Joseph and other cities. It is almost in the center of twenty-seven south and north Missouri river bottom counties, the black belt of Missouri, and was established in a small way in 1909, and since has grown into one of the leading Negro educational centers of the United States. The school is planned "to help the Negro people get back to the land and to their best place for desirable, useful, productive citizenship." Judge W. K. James is president of the board of control, Herschel Bartlett is treasurer. Charles Nagle, former United States secretary of commerce and labor, Clarence H. Howard, president of the Commonwealth Steel company; William B. Litner, architect, and Judge Joseph Wheless, all of St. Louis; George D. Dayton, Minneapolis; Huston Wyeth, St. Joseph; Alexander Massey, Kansas City; Prof. Joseph D. Elliff, educational commissioner of the University of Missouri, are on the board of trustees and have given time and money to the work. School Well Equipped. The school now has 180 acres, a boys' building, girls' dormitory, modern stock barn, repair and manual training barracks, several cottages for housing students, a good start in stocks, teams and farm tools, vehicles and implements worth some $50,000. The school stresses farming and domestic service training. It is supplying competent, educated farm workers and domestic servants. The students lead in corn raising and acreage crop yields and are good spellers, readers and figurers and excel as cooks, laundry and sewing workers and in field, kitchen, shop and barn work. The school needs more land, tools and equipment and is trying to deserve these by making proper use of what little it now has. In the following article Dr. William J. Thompkins of Kansas City, a lead- Omaha, Nebraska, March 3, 1917 Honor Frederick Douglas The Frederick Douglas Memorial held at Zion Baptist Church is the one gathering together by Omaha Colored citizens that has spelled the word excellence in every respect. Only a few speakers were absent, but in the flood of eloquence, music, humor, and reminiscences, they were not missed. All the speakers were in prime condition and each left the audience pleased and unwearied. The most appreciated talk of the evening was by a gentleman who was not named upon the program, the Hon. R. L. Desdunes. Mr. Desdunes reviewed the career of Frederick Douglass, relative to the little county of Hayti and showed how, through his moral courage and uncompromising honor, he forced the United States to end the intended dismemberment of the black replblic. In appreciation of this service Hayti afterwards made Douglass their commissioner at the Columbia Exposition. The vocal duet by Misses Cochran and Stewart was beautifully rendered and the vocal solo by Mrs. Dewey Allen, "Dear Lord, Remember Me," more than thrilled with her sweet, well modulated and well controlled voice. The Mandolin Club was decidedly one of the supreme treats of the evening: Mrs. Alphonso Wilson and Mrs. J. ing Negro surgeon, gives an account of a recent meeting in Jefferson City of the forward movement for the Negro people of Missouri, and of what the governor and some leading educators and statesmen think of the work of Principal Bruce: "A score of trained solid, capable, colored men, real, educational, religious and industrial leaders among their race in Missouri, met in Jefferson City to present an appeal on behalf of Missouri rural life Negro people to the especially called joint session of the senate and house appropriating committees. "These men were met in a most decent and respectable manner by the governor and freely expressed themselves and were seriously spoken to by the governor. Favored by Both Houses. "The senate and house committee gave their chairman and several of them a careful hearing and expressed their appreciation, approval and sympathy with the appeal for the aid to the "back to the land" movement of the Negro Farmers' Business and Professional Men's association, whose headquarters are at the "Country Life" school for Missouri colored people, which Principal N. C. Bruce so successfully heads in Charlton county, the central county of the Missouri Negro black belt, agricultural counties. In making the presentatin of the delegation to Gov. Gardner in the executive guest chamber, Principal Bruce showed all the finese, simplicity and skill of a Booker Washington. Surprised Best Friends. He surprised even his best friends in his consummate poise, tact and master of pertinent figures and facts. Alice Stewart, the only lady speakers, acquitted themselves finely and showed their deep acquaintance, not only with the history of the man whose memorial was being celebrated, but with the world forces of right and wrong and their inevitable consequences. The committee which had this affair under control deserves the utmost praise for the intellectual treat furnished last Tuesday night. Dr. W. W. Peebles and Rev. W. F. Botts labored unceasingly to make this affair worth while and it undoubtedly surpassed the expectations of these gentlemen, as it certainly surpassed the expectations of the audience that crowded the church. A liberal sum of money was collected for the memorial and the same was sent Wednesday to The Crisis to become a part of the fund to lift the mortgage from the home of Douglass. The cause was a worthy one and worthily supported by Omahans, and it is to be hoped that all may one day visit Anacostia and tread the beautiful lawn, wander through the spacious rooms and commune with the courageous spirit of the race's greatest leader, Frederick Douglass, whose memory they have commemorated so lovingly. He seems experienced as a veteran successful educator, a nation's crowned and champion farmer and a leader of hitherto divided and discordant factions of Missouri colored politicians, orators, and leaders. "Like Booker T. Washington, principal Bruce is modest, practical, comprehensive, deep, thoorughly in earnest, unselfish and yet is one of the best speakers in the state when aroused Unlike Booker Washington he is a thorough collegian, graduate of a leading New England college, a promerito A. M., man by a thesis contest after seven years post graduate and educational work and studies. "He has stamped his leadership favorably upon southern, northern, and western Colored people's hearts and minds and at the same time has the friendship of the best white people of all sections of the country. President Chase of Bates college, Maine, recently wrote: 'Principal N. C. Bruce for his achievements since graduation is our most distinguished alumnus.' Attorney General Scott Wilson of Maine says: 'N. C. Bruce was my wisest and truest adviser and was the best speaker and debater we had in college, yet one would never even guess it when he was seen, so quiet and modest and inobstructive was he. Secretary Daniels of the U. S. navy said in St. Joseph last October: 'There is nothing that N. C. Bruce would tell me but that I would believe. For twenty years he and I haven't failed in our mutual belief and friendship—The wisest Negro I know and the most retiring in his efforts and work for his race.' (Continuel on Page 8) Held in Esteem. Vol. II. No. 35 (Whole No. 88) Colored Youths Win Signal Honors They Are Paid High Tribute by Newspaper Correspondents and Critics. SELECT PRACTICAL SUBJECTS. Morris of Norfolk, Va., and Lane of Bowdoin College Chosen to Represent Their Respective Schools. Boston, Mass. — Throughout the country the race is being ably represented in oratorical contests. Among those attracting considerable attention are Charles S. Morris, Jr., aged 17 years, of Norfolk, Va., who was chosen to represent his school, the Wilson Academy, of Nyack, N. Y., on March 2. in the oratorical contest at Columbia University, and David A. Lane, Jr. One of the large daily papers here had the following comment, anent Mr. Lane's selection to represent his school: "That the prize for the best original oration delivered by a Bowdoin College senior should this year have gone to David A. Lane, Jr., a Negro; will not surprise those who have observed the recent achievements of this race. "What is particularly noteworthy about the incident mentioned, and no doubt contributed to the winer's success, was the fact that he chose no irrelevant and high-sounding subject, but a practical topic appropriate to the times and to himself, namely, 'The Task of the College-Trained Negro.' "Were all orators as careful to choose common-sense subjects, on which they are able to speak with some authority, their audiences would oftener find it worth while to listen." COLORED OR CREOLE? WOMAN WORTH $40,000 St. Louis Judge Takes Peculiar Case Under Advisement As To Mary Simpson's Racial Identity. St. Louis.—Circuit Judge Henings last week took under advisement the question whether Elizabeth Mary Simpson, who died sixteen years ago, leaving an estate of $40,000, was a Coolred woman or a Creole. Elizabeth Simpson was the housekeeper for Peter Lehman, who at his death left her the Lehman homestead, worth $40,000. When the housekeeper died she willed the property to Lehman's cousin, Eugene Lehman. Six Mississippi Colored citizens who claim to be heirs of Elizabeth Simpson brought suit against Eugene Lehman to contest the will. Lehman and his wife and several white witnesses testified today that they believed Mary Simpson was white. The Negroes, headed by Saulsbury Simpson, who claims to be a nephew of the deceased housekeeper, testified that she was Colored—a slave in Mississippi who was set free by her master, Peter Lehman, just before the Civil War. General Race News 2 THE NEGRO MIGRATION. There is much talk in the Southeast of another Negro migration in the spring. When the migration began a year or more ago the South said it would be a good thing; that the Negro loafers would go North, be fooled and mistreated and would come back sadder and wiser men. But, instead, Negroes kept on coming North and only a few went back. Reports have it that many of them did not stay with their first jobs, but they stayed in the North. In fact, the first 1,000 carefully selected Negroes brought North by the Erie railroad are practically all in the employ of that road yet. Now, the South has begun to look into the question and the various cities have quit passing foolish ordinances prohibiting labor agents from employing Negroes and the police have quit arresting Negroes that gather at the station to see a Northern train depart. The major proposal now put forth i: to stop lynchings. This move is very strongly supported in Georgia, where the white industrial leaders lay the migration troubles chiefly to lynchings. The press of the State is practically a unit in demanding a fair trial for all Negro offenders. Added to this plan of the "keep them at home platform" are demands for better housing and schools. It is generally admitted that unless the spring movement can be headed off the State is going to be in a bad way for labor. To this is added a suggestion of better wages.—St. Louis Post-Dispatch. INTERVENTION IN Washington, D. C.—England has made informal inquiry of American diplomatic agents respecting the possibility of American intervention in Liberia, the African republic formed on the model of the United States. It is understood this Government will make representations to Liberia, as next best friend to the republic, strongly recommending and also demanding institution of administrative reforms. If Liberia refuses to effect the reforms urged, this Government may withdraw its traditional friendly attitude, it is reported. Minister Curtis has notified the State Department that the affairs of Liberia are in a bad way. The European war is said to be responsible for conditions. COLORED HEIRS LOSE BECAUSE OF QUESTIONABLE BIRTH OF DECEASED. New York.—By the unanimous decision of the Apelate division of the supreme court recently, the cause of woman suffrage becomes entitled to the $1,500,000 residuary estate disposed of in the will of Mrs. Frank Leslie, widow of the publisher, and known as the Baroness de Bazus. Court upheld the decree of Surrogate Fowler admitting the will to probate and refusing to entertain proceedings brought by the grandchildren of Frank Leslie to establish their right to the bulk of the estate on the ground that Mrs. Leslie's antecedents were such that she could not make a valid will. THE MONITOR. Race News SOUTHERN WOMAN APPEALS FOR NEGROES SUF- SOUTHERN In Atlanta technical se and all other white children Sir: Cold and want equal to that being endured by the Belgians is now killing off hundreds of Negroes in Alabama. Beggared by the recent flooding of creeks and bayous, these poor creatures have no houses, no clothes, no food. Owners of plantations in these districts are doing all they can for them, but they need, and must have, help from the outside as well. Money is not asked for; it would help them little under present conditions. The way we people of New York, especially Southerners, can help them, however, is by sending our warm cast off clothing. Anything and everything of the kind is most acceptable. Donations of such articles may be sent to my residence, 14 East Sixty-eighth street, New York, and I will take pleasure in personally expressing them to Mrs. D. W. Powell, of Dayton, Ala., who is in charge of the relief work. (Mrs.) Helen S. Woodruff. New York. February 10. FIVE INNOCENT MEN LYNCHED In Georgia a sheriff was murdered a year ago. Suspicion fell upon six Negroes. Promptly the usual Georgia mob formed and five of the Negroes were lynched. Jim Keith, the sixth Negro escaped lynching, but was afterward captured and under protection of the authorities was tried, found guilty and sentenced to a life term in the penitentiary. Scarcely had Jim Keith begun to serve his lifetime sentence when new evidence came to light which indicated that he was innocent. The supreme court gave him a new trial and at that trial, which has just ended, it was proved that Jim Keith was innocent, and that the five men who were lynched a year ago were innocent. There was not a scrap of evidence to even point the finger of suspicion to those six Negroes, but, the proof was that another Negro, Mozelle Lake, had done the murder alone. But Lake has gone, no one knows where. A jury of white men acquitted Jim Keith and gave him his liberty; but what of the five Negroes who were lynched?—Editorial in Kansas City Star, February 16; 1917. COLORED PEOPLE FIGURE IN VANISHING PROTESTANISM "Apparently these figures indicate two tendencies in our American social life. First they indicate that the white race is slowly supplanting the Colored in population; and, secondly, that the foreign-born whites are supplanting the native born. In this latter fact lies a great danger of American Protestantism. The majority of our foreign-born population are Jews, Catholics, or Freethinkers. The growth of the Roman Catholic Church is largely due to the greater portion of births among immigrants. Protestants frequently let the children get away from them and then hold big revivals to bring them back. We need an evangelism which will hold the children quite as much as one which will bring them again into the fold."—Christian-Evangelist. --- Tc the Editor of the Sun: SOUTHERN RACE PAPER SPEAKS OUT In Atlanta there are high schools, technical schools, grammar schools and all other kinds of schools for white children. The Colored children have no high school and now their grammar schools are being gradually reduced to mere primary work. Against this high-handed action the Independent comes out in a strong editorial in which it says: "There is no need of parleying, no need of yes-sir, boss, with hat in hand, no need of cringing, but like men and citizens, meet the Board of Education and tell the authorities what is in our minds. Not insultingly, not offensively, but stand upon our rights as men, as citizens and as taxpayers and ask that we be given that which the law provides for us. The Board of Education has no authority in law or morals to withhold from the Negro any rights granted the white child. We ought not to stand for it, and we will not stand for it.—Atlanta Independent. Colored People Intending to Come North or West--- Take Notice ditions. The problem and is Write at on close stamp for Georg Colored People Intending to Come North or West---Take Notice FARMERS, farm laborers, skilled and unskilled workmen, who intend leaving the south should protect themselves against swindlers and chance conditions. 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. Best for the Laundry or Kitchen. Particular Nitrous Oxide and Oxygen Gas for Painless Extractions Best 22K gold crowns.....$4.00 and $5.00 Gold fillings.....$2.00 and up Casted gold inlays.....$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. D. S. 109 South 14th Street (Over Peoples' Drug Store) Office Hours, 9 A. M. to 12 M. 1 P. M. to 7 P. M. Phone Douglas 7812 or FARMER ski workme ing the tect the swindle The Monitor n and is able to te at once for i amp for reply. George W. Business Ma White Borax NAPHTHA SOAP The Cudahy Soap Co. Omaha PURE LAUNDRY SOAP ```markdown ``` Oxygen Gas for P es, best material...$1 L. Singleton 109 South 14th Street MANY AMERICAN NEGROES FIGHTING FOR FRENCH Correspondent Says Are Nearly 700. 000 of Them With Army in France. Zurich.—A war correspondent of the Neue Zuericher Zietung, who returned from the western war theater recently, after spending two years in the field with the French and British troops, reports that the African Negroes in the French army now number 700,000 About 200,000 of them are stationed on the southern wing of the line, near the Swiss border. The Colored soldiers came from Algiers, Morocco, Dahomey, the French Congo and other African colonies of France, and are to a large part semi-savages, but always give a good account of themselves when they go into battle. As a rule they have no fear of death and they willingly bear all privations and face the greatest dangers without flinching. Will Not Injure Hands or Clothe. 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, 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. They don't go well together. The student who is anxious to make a good record in school must apply himself to his books. We have observed a good many youth of both sexes in our time whose fond parents have made sacrifices to give them an opportunity to get an education. These pupils would make commendable progress in their studies particularly through the lower or grammar grades, and would enter High school with fair prospects of making a good record. But here there has soon come a failure in this study or that. Why? What is the reason for it? Beaux. Girls and boys of high school age become beau-struck. It seems to affect the girls most. Perhaps it is because they are more sentimental than the boys. Be that as it may, neither boys nor girls can do good school work when they try to mix books and beaux. This is a combination that does not work successfully. So boys and girls, do not try the impossible. Stick to your books during school days which will pass all too soon. Make full use of the advantages your parents are giving you to get an education to prepare you for careers of usefulness. Remember that in the great majority of cases they are making great sacrifices for you Is it too much to ask that you take advantage of your opportunities and do your level best durins school days? Beau days are all right, too; but let those days come after school days. Books first, then beaux. Books and beaux somehow don't go well together. Do they? This is written for our boys and girls who are ambitious to make the most of their educational opportunities. Think about it Which is it to be: Books first, then beaux? Or beaux first and then exit books. Books or beaux. It can't be both. SHERIFF CLARK MAKES. APPOINTMENT. We are glad to note that Sheriff Clark has at last fulfilled his promise to appoint a Colored man to a position among his corps of employees. Sergeant Bailey has been appointed as elevator conductor. We had hoped that it would have been an appointment to a deputyship, as this is none too good for our people; but we are advised that Sergeant Bailey did not want a deputyship, but preferred something else. We are glad that at least one position has been conceded to us by Sheriff Clark. Sergeant Bailey will make good wherever he may be appointed to serve. We wonder when Robert Smith, clerk of the District Court, and Harry Pearce, register of deeds, will follow Sheriff Clark's example? We are entitled to representatives in both of these offices. Mr. Pearce has been promising to fill the vacancy made in his office since the resignation of Mr. BOOKS AND BEAUX ONITOR the civic, social and religious interests and the West, with the desire to con- and upbuilding of the community and Letter July 2, 1915, at the Post Office at 3, 1879. WILLIAMS, Editor and Publisher. In Garnett Haynes, Associate Editors. ing Editor and Business Manager. Representative, 821 S. St., Lincoln. TUES, $1.50 PER YEAR cents an inch per issue. With Twenty-first street, Omaha. Webster 4243. Guy Singleton several months ago. If he keeps up his present record of promising, he will be able to qualify as an expert promoter. Come across Mr. Pearce, come across. Robert Smith, so smooth and smiling, when do you intend to follow Clark's example? Last week in the city of New York thousands of men and women and children stormed the Waldorf Astoria hotel crying, "Give Us Bread! Give Us Bread!" Last week the Nation's Congress began preparations to adjourn after voting millions of dollars of the public money to projects both foolish and useless Last week the wolves of Wall street boasted of the thousands and millions they had earned cornering foodstuffs. Last week shiploads of supplies left our shores for Europe to feed armies of men who fight each other and know not for what they fight. Last week our magazines were filled with ads asking American people to contribute to help the hungry in lands where food is cheaper than here. Last week the docks of the East were over loaded with food to be shipped out of this country. Last week a great trust promised to behave and cut the cost if the government left it alone. Last week in the city of New York thousands of men and women and children stormed the Waldorf Astoria hotel crying, "Give Us Bread! Give Us Bread!" And this is civilization! A REQUEST TO SUBSCRIBERS Many have been prompt in renewing their subscriptions. Many others are still in arrears. We are in urgent need of money to meet the cost of publication. We must have $300 within the next ten days. A much larger sum than this is overdue from delinquent subscribers. Will those who owe see to it that they have their money ready when the collector calls? Or will you not mail the amount due by check or post office money order. If the number on the yellow label bearing your name which appears on your copy of The Monitor agrees with the Whole Number 87, of this issue, or is under that number, say 70, 65, 54, etc., it means that your subscription is due. We will also appreciate it, if you will try to secure one new subscriber for us. Suppose you try. This will help us double our subscription. The Monitor is growing. Help us grow. A good many of our young people are getting married these days. A most excellent thing to do, provided that they bear in mind that marriage is for the development of the best that is in man and woman, by mutual sympathy, patience and forbearance and for the begetting and rearing of --- THE MONITOR Can You Flat? Our plan of selling you a farm it to you on monthly payments or to be one of the nicest and best earner in this county. It gives you and yet to continue in your present help pay for itself. No one as yet has been able longer we are before "The People dividends we will pay will wipe plan for "The People." Please calls explains what we are going to do The Hunger Growers forbearance and rearing of CIVILIZATION. Can You Pick a Flaw? Our plan of selling you a farm and working it for you and selling it to you on monthly payments coupled with crop payments, is said to be one of the nicest and best propositions ever offered the wageearner in this county. It gives you a chance to become a land owner and yet to continue in your present employment—we make the land help pay for itself. No one as yet has been able to pick a flaw with our plan. The longer we are before "The People" the less they will try it, for the dividends we will pay will wipe out any skepticism. Our plan is a plan for "The People." Please call in and get one of our books which explains what we are going to do for you. families in the fear of God, and for the establishment of homes. Plant potatoes. A PERTINENT QUESTION. The killing of a Negro seaman on a British ship by a German submarine was for a few days looked upon as a possible cause of war by the United States upon Germany. Then it turned out that the Negro was not an American but a British subject. But suppose he had been an American citizen. What sort of figure would the United States have presented in going to war over the illegal killing of a citizen whom a mob in many parts of this country could have lynched with impunity?—The Public, New York. SONG OF SOLOMON—SPRING. 1. Give ear, O my Son, to my solo on spring and hearken to the strains of my high C voice. 2. Old winter is about to have a tin can tied to his post mortem and verily the world is happy 3. For six months we have wrestled with cold, coal, clothes and culinary canto and we are weaker than a convalescent after six weeks of grip. 4. We blame not the long haired rhymster for glorifying spring for we have been wanting to glorify it for some moons past. 5. We long to meet the Indian who said we would have a mild winter, for to scalp him with his own tomahawk should be a fiesta. 6. Betimes, in winters past, we have had a week or two of warm, but the past six months, O my Son, have been winter unalloyed. 7. Now, cometh the season of violets, Easter bonnets, and ice. Verily the latter crop hath been immense, but let us hope that it vaunteth not to one bone per cwt. 8. Let us also hope, O my Son, that a rise in temperature wilt also bring a rise in wages, for a dollar hath little stretching power these days. 9. But back to spring, glorious spring. 10. May she remain a thousand years, O my Son, a thousand years. 15th and Howard Sts. Obvious Observations Villa has disappeared and is on his way to Japan. He told his followers that when he came back he would have plenty of food and coin to clean out Carranza and, incidentally, Uncle Sam also. Congress is ready to adjourn and what has it done about the H. C. L.? Nothing. And in New York thousands are rioting for bread. What will happen between now and next December? We have captured the first spring fever germ and chained him to the desk in The Monitor office. No chance of his getting loose and holding us back from trying to gather in all the subscriptions. Ten minutes after the grand jury ended, Omaha's lids flew off and poker chips flew out. What is a grand jury for anyway? The South is getting busy patting the Colored people on the back and telling them they never meant all they have done to them, but IT'S TOO LATE NOW! Five hundred thousand troops are landed in Greece to start the great spring drive and then we keep hearing papers holler, "Peace is waking up and about to slip the olive branch." There are thousands of regrets about the big fire and the greatest is that there isn't enough left to cast a shadow of a fire sale. The paper trust says it will behave and cut down the price of paper. Let us hope they do it soon, because The Monitor has contemplated using gold leaf or rolled platinum in the near future if things keep up this way. Thanking you for your kind attention we will now try and shave the grocery bill. THE GET ONE CLUB. Who will be the first member of The Get One Club? We want our subscribers to "Get One New Subscriber for The Monitor." Who will be the first? u Pick a w? and working it for you and selling coupled with crop payments, is said propositions ever offered the wage- a chance to become a land owner nt employment—we make the land to pick a flaw with our plan. The "the less they will try it, for the but any skepticism. Our plan is a in and get one of our books which for you. Ford Potato Association Douglas 9371 Events and Persons T. P. Mahammitt sprang a pleasant surprise on his wife last Saturday evening, it being their thirteenth wedding anniversary. Having sent her to town on an errand, the table was set for an elaborate ten-course dinner at which covers were laid for seven. The guests were concealed up stairs and at a given signal took their places at the table. Mrs. Mahammitt noticed that one guest had not arrived and asked who it was. Just then a "Mrs. Jones" was announced. This proved to be Mrs. Anna Burns, of Jackson, Mich., Mrs. Mahammitt's sister, who had come for the occasion. Oletha Russell, Notary Public and Public Stenographer, 413 Karbach Blk. Douglas 3607.Adv. The O. M. E. Club, an organization raising funds for the orphanage home at Lincoln, met at the residence of Miss Oletha Russell last Friday evening. The following officers were elected: Oletha Russell, president; Venus Cropp, secretary; Corinne Thomas, treasurer; Nathaniel Perry, sergeant-at-arms; Andrew Reed, reporter. Next meeting will be held with Corinne Thomas, 120 South 28th avenue. The club roster limited to 36 is now full. Dan Desdunes' Orchestra, Webster 710. 2516 Burdette St.—Adv. Mrs. I. M. Hunter, 507 South 33rd, left Omaha February 17th, to visit her sister in New Orleans. Mrs. M. L. Cesney of Kansas City is the guest of Mrs. Susie Smith and will remain in Omaha visiting friends for about three weeks. All news must be in before Wednesday noon, in order to appear the following Saturday. Mrs. Henry Chiles, Mrs. George Ray and Mrs. M. L. Cesney, are learning the Poro System under the tutlege of Mrs. Susie Smith. The large river baptising which was to have taken place sometime ago from Bethel Church, South Omaha, will take place Sunday The congregation will leave Bethel Church at twelve o'clock and march down O street to the river bank, singing as they go. About twenty-four candidates art to rtceive the rite of baptism. Will N. Johnson, Lawyer, 109 So. 14th Street. Douglas 5841. Mr. and Mrs. B. K. Lawrie entertained at six course dinner on Sunday, the Rev. J. C. C. Owens, Rev. W. T. Osborne and wife. Mrs. Mamie Greenlee, wife of the Rev. S. P. Greenlee, who was formerly Miss Mamie Jewell, was buried from St. Johns Suiday afternoon, the Rev. J. C. C. Owens officiating and the Western Undertakers in charge. Mrs. Marguerett Elizabeth Saunders was buried Tuesday afternoon from the undertaking parlors at 26th and Farnum. Rev. W. T. Osborne officiated. Colored Engineers and Firemen's Protective Association meets first and third Tuesdays of each month. E. H. Johnson, pres.. J. H. Moss, sec'y. Mrs. Carrie Carter has returned from Mexico, Mo. where she accompanied Mrs. Mary Garnett with the remains of her deceased husband Mr. Sandford Garnett. Mr. Garnett returned to make this her future home. Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Mortimer, 2716 Ohio street, served luncheon, Sunday complimentary to Miss Hundley of St. Joseph, Mo. Covers were laid for six. THE MONITOR. Miss Dolores Johnson of Pittsburg, Kansas, is the guest of her uncle, Nate Hunter, 2212 North Twenty-eighth avenue. M. B. Wilkinson of 2228 Seward street, left for Gary, Ind., Thursday, where he expects to make his home. His family will follow later. For chi's use our best coal or your kind at Harmon & Weeth. Webster 848.—Adv. Thomas Reese who was detained at home by illness the latter part of last week has been able to resume his work. Mr. Reese is a successful carpenter and contractor and is exceedingly busy all the time. Mrs. Robert T. Walker, of 2121 North Twenty-seventh street underwent an operation for appendicitis at St. Joseph's hospital Monday morning. The latest report is that she is making good progress toward recovery. Mrs. Foster of Hastings, Nebraska, is the guest of Mrs. M. F. Singleton, 1428 North Twenty-second street. Mrs. Irvine Grey of 2610 street who has been quite ill is improving. Belmont Laundry, Webster 6900. Satisfaction guaranteed. Miss Lenora Mimms, Leslie and Lola David have returned from Holdredge, Neb. A luncheon was served at the home of Mrs. Gertrude Ashby, 2111 Poppleton avenue, Thursday, February 15, by the Don't Worry Girls Club, for the benefit of the Orphan's home at Lincoln. Music was furnished by Mrs. Estella David for the afternoon and at night those taking part on the program were the Misses Henrietta Stewart, Theresa Lawrie, Sylvia Gray and Martha Russell and Mrs. Nannie Johnson. The club thanks Mrs. Ashby and the public for their assistance and patronage. 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. Joseph B. LaCour has temporarily discontinued his studies at the State University at Lincoln and has returned to Omaha. William Monday and Beulah Little, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Little, were married Saturday night at the residence of the groom's aunt, Mrs. Coleman, 1314 South Twentieth street. The Rev. John Albert Williams officiated. Mrs. C. W. Fields, 975 North Twenty-seventh street gave a surprise birthday party in honor of her husband, Monday evening, February 26th. Covers were laid for twelve men. Mr. Fields was the recipient of many useful presents. A tempting colation was served. The guests made merry until a late hour. 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. North Omaha cottage prayer meetings are held every Tuesday evening at the residence of Mrs. J. H. Glover, St. John's A. M. E. Church Missionary and evangelist. Julius C. Campbell entertained a few friends at his cosy home, 2408 North Twenty-fifth street, Tuesday evening, February 20th, in honor of his birthday anniversary. Music was the chief feature of the evening. A bountiful luncheon was served. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Frank Rogers, Mrs. Elizabeth Howard, Mrs. Dolly Oakley, Mrs. J. C. Campbell, Messrs. T. J. Woody, J. W. Shields and Louis Chilton. Miss Rebecca Campbell gave several piano selections. A reception was given on Shrove Tuesday at the beautiful home of Sergeant and Mrs. Philip Letcher, 3415 North Twenty-eighth street, complimentary to their geusts, Mrs. B. D. Davis and daughter, Ethel, of Washington, D. C. The house was beautifully decorated, pink and white, being the color scheme used. Mrs. Letcher was assisted by Mrs. George Watson, Mrs. Augustus Hicks, Mrs. W. H. Murphy, Mrs. M. E. Overall, Mrs. J. Ichiki and the Misses Madeline Roberts and Mary Pegg. When you need a good clean shave, see P. H. Jenkins, 1313 Dodge street. Adv. Leonard Smith and Miss Hazel Barnett were married February 21st, and will make their home in Parsons, Kansas. For a first-class hairdresser call Webster 4769. Mrs. L. Webster, 1702 North Twenty-sixth street. Lester Washington of Lincoln, Neb., spent Sunday as the guest of his aunt, Mrs. W. W. Spencer and his brother Guy Stephens of 2214 Grace street. Smoke John Ruskin 5c Cigar. Biggest and Best.—Adv. Mrs. H. Sherwood, 2820 Grant street is ill. Miss Sarah Jewell and Mrs. Dora McDermond of Chicago were called to Omaha to attend the funeral of their sister, Mrs. Greenlee. Adams' orchestra, the premier musicians. Harney 5737.—Adv. The Helpers provided two baskets of provisions for two needy families last week. Mrs. Leon Smallwood is president of this organization which seeks to do in a modest way what its name implies. John Ruskin Cigar, 5 cents. Biggest and Best. You Sh Our I Spring Sh FO MEN AN Regent 205 South We are right in QUALIT Spring Shoe Styles FOR MEN AND BOYS We are right in QUALITY, SERVICE and PRICE [Portrait of a man in formal attire with a mustache]. Omaha's Most Successful Barber. 1313 5 Attention! Livingston Tailoring Co. Changing Hands All Unclaimed Goods must be called for within Thirty Days. Merchandise Is Getting Scarce Now comes the British Government, taking possession of and confiscating all goods needed for army use. Self preservation is surely the first law of Nature, and the nations seem to be warring for their very life. No one can tell what the future has in store. Wisdom, however, suggests that we should all buy what we can for our needs NOW. Thomas Kilpatrick & Co. Should See ur Line of Shoe Styles FOR AND BOYS t Shoe Co. outh 15th Street QUALITY, SERVICE and PRICE Our Growing Popularity Up-to-date methods, courteous attention, clean, sanitary surroundings, five barbers who know thtir business. This is what my shop offers you. Omaha's Most Successful Barber. Telephone Red 3357 1313 Dodge Street Omaha, Neb. 6 ST. JOHN'S A. M. E. NOTES. In spite of the severe winter St. John has just closed a very successful quarter. Raised by the stewards.....$418.32 Trustees.....379.14 Sunday School.....67.59 Missionaries.....51.35 Senior Aid.....43.00 Grant Brotherhood.....5.00 Christian Endeavor.....4.16 Willing Workers.....4.08 Bible Class.....2.23 Total ..... $974.87 Number of persons united with the church this quarter 15. With the Sunday school 18. A large crowd was in attendance at the Tuesday Night Forum to hear the splendid program and the report made by the captains and their clubs. The ladies turned in over $157.00. The complete report and presentation of prizes will be given at the Forum Tuesday night, March 6th. The large audience enjoyed a splendid program, every number being exceptionally good. Dr. Pryor's address on "Unity" was interesting and full of good practical thought. Miss Mildred Bryant's piano solo was a real treat and very much enjoyed. Mrs. F. J. McCullough one of Omaha's brilliant young women who always pleases her hearers both in papers and recitations was at her best in the rendition of "The Fire." Misses Cordella Johnson and Birtie McRoy, two of St. John's popular misses in the musical circle, sweetly sang the duet, "Come Holy Spirit," and received rounds of applause which demanded an encore. Mrs. Fannie Russell, Omaha's favorite elocutionist of the older set, held the audience spell bound in her beautiful rendition of "The Polish Boy," and reached a pleasing climax in the encore, "I am sweet sixteen." Mrs. W. C. Craig of Zion Baptist Church has arranged to give us a Zion Baptist Night at the Forum Tuesday evening, March 6th. Program instrumental solo, Miss Dorothy Craig. Oration, Mrs. Anna Lee. Vocal Solo, Miss Henrietta Steward. Recitation, Master Wallace Thurmon. Duet, Mesdames Lillian Perry and Ada Woodson. Reading, Mrs. W. C. Craig. Solo, Mrs. Mae Steward. Closing remarks Rev. W. F. Bolls. Complete report from the clubs and presentation of prizes, Mrs. W. T. Osborne. MT. MORIAH BAPTIST CHURCH NEWS. Another month of much success and rejoicing has just closed in the history of the Mt. Moriah Baptist Church. It is true that in many instances, the weather has put in strong fights; nevertheless, the old ship has weathered it all. The spiritual tide was high, and additions two. There has been no loss by death or otherwise. Thank God for this. We are sorry to report, that Rev. W. H. Young of Springfield, Mo., whose services were secured to take hold of our meetings, because of pressure of unavoidable cause, will not be here. Saturday night including; and beginning Sunday night, the pastor will preach every night, till Sunday the 11th. The public is cordially invited to come with the mind of Christ and help us. Sunday morning, will be the regular "old time Covenant;" don't miss it, and Communion at the close. Sunday night 4th, "Ship- wreck;" Monday night 5th, "Heart Religion;" Tuesday night 6th, "Going Home;" Wednesday night 7th, "Preparation;" Thursday night 8th, "Leaving the world better than you found it;" Friday night 9th, "Sinking Peter;" Saturday night, 10th, "Run for your life;" Sunday morning 11th, "Sowing and Reaping;" Sunday night, "Feeding the sheep, lambs and goats." A recent lecture given under the auspices of the trustees' board, met with grand success. Winner of first prize, Mrs. Sadie Simmons; second, Mrs. Crowder; Third, Mrs. H. Biddix. Money taken in for the month, $116.91. Mrs. W. D. Taylor entertained at dinner last Sunday, Pastor and wife, Mrs. A. Foreman and Mr. James Ware. The same was greatly enjoyed and well prepared. CHURCH OF ST. PHILIP THE DEACON. The Rev. Charles Carter Rollit, D. D., Secretary of the Northwest Province will speak at the five o'clock service Sunday. The Rev. John Albert Williams preached in St. Luke's Church, Plattsmouth, Tuesday night to a large congregation and celebrated the Holy Communion at 7 o'clock Wednesday morning, Wednesday being the birthday anniversary not only of Father Williams, but also of Father Leete, rector of St. Luke's, Plattsmouth. Children's confirmation classes are held Wednesday afternoon at 4 o'clock and for adults, Sunday's at 6 o'clock. The dinner given by Miss Paul, Mrs. J. C. Donley and Mrs. Joe Brown in the Guild Room, February 19, netted the neat sum of $40.00. N. W. C. A. NOTES. There was no meeting at the home last week owing to a bereavement in the family of the pident and illness among the members. Mrs. Pennie Harris one of the inmates of the home has been quite ill for the past few weeks. Mrs. Irvin Gray the newly elected secretary is also on the sick list. There will be a regular meeting at the home Wednesday, March 7th. The public is invited. FINANCIAL REPORT OF N. W. C. A. FROM NOV. 1, 1916, TO FEB. 1, 1917. Moneys Received. Banks ..... $ 4.01 Dues ..... 13.44 Pledges ..... 11.00 Mrs. Lawrie's Kensington ..... 31.55 Donations, etc. ..... 172.15 Disbursements. Groceries ..... $ 37.80 Matron's service ..... 45.00 Coal ..... 26.35 Telephone, gas, water ..... 7.19 Central Mercantile Co. ..... 5.50 Plumbing ..... 3.50 Carpenter work ..... 24.25 Advertising ..... 1.00 Drayage ..... 4.00 House furnishings ..... 5.00 Entertainments ..... 9.45 Incidentals ..... 3.60 Total .....$172.64 Balance in bank, Nov. 1, 1916..$122.18 Money's received ..... 232.15 Total taken in .....$354.33 Total paid out ..... 172.64 Balance in bank Feb. 1,, 1917..$181.69 Respectfully submitted, MRS. JAMES G. JEWELL, Pres. MRS. IRVIN GRAY, Chairman Financial Committee. --- 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 Te Be Ce THE BEST 5c CIGAR J. A. Edholm E. W. Sherman Standard Laundry 24th, Near Lake Street Phone Webster 130 WATERS BARNHART PRINTING CO ОМАНА R. C. PRICE, The Barber A. B. 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. ARE YOU SATISFIED with your Dry Cleaner? If not, try the ROYAL DRY CLEANERS BEST WORK AND SERVICE NONE BETTER Call Us First PHONE DOUGLAS 1811 24th St., 1 block north of Cuming Street ASK FOR AND GET SKINNER'S THE HIGHEST QUALITY EGG NOODLES 36 PAGE RECIPE BOOK FREE SKINNER MFG. CO., OMAHA, U.S.A. LARGEST MACARONI FACTORY IN AMERICA 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. NEWHOME "I'll get it for my wife" NO OTHER LIKE IT. NO OTHER AS GOOD. 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 minimum 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 ZION BAPTIST CHURCH The Ladies' Gym Class will hold a public exhibition at the church Friday night. The teacher, Miss Shelton, wishes to make it a success. Come help the ladies. Admission 10c.—Adv. The sick of the church are, Mrs. Anna Lee, Mrs. Bertie Norman and Mrs. Ella Harrold. A delightful miscellaneus shower was given Monday evtning at the home of Mrs. L. Smith Davis, complimentary to Miss Mary Newman. Quite a few guests were present and many useful articles were receivtd by the bride-elect. The young girls tailoring class every Tuesday eve from 7:30 to 10 p. m. Please do not miss a class. We must get things ready for the display. A grand display of living "Negro models" will be held at Zion Baptist Church March 15. Come one and all and see these beautiful models and the articles made by each. A series of special meetings will begin March 18 to last for three or four weeks. Ladies night school every Thursday evening from 8 p. m. to 9 p. m. Miss Curtis, teacher. The Progressive Club party held Thursday was a decided success. The ladies were in their best and looking nice. The program was well rendered under the supervision of Mrs. Kirtley. ORGANIZE LITERARY AND ART CLUB. Twenty ladies met at the home of Mrs. Walter Craig, 2320 North Twenty-seventh street, Wednesday, February 14th, and organized a literary and art club, which is to be known as the Wide Awake Class. The following officers were elected: President, Mrs. Anna Lee; vice-president, Mrs. Maud Scott; secretary, Mrs. Stella Craig; assistant secretary, Mrs. Carrie Robinson; treasurer, Mrs. Mae Stewart; chaplain, Mrs. Ovella Turner; reporter, Mrs. Lavinia Rose. DIES AT AGE OF 106 YEAHS. St. Claisville, O.—The death of Mrs. Jane Carter, aged 105 years, removed from among us the oldest woman in this county. Mrs. Carter died on Saturday, February 17. She was born in Virginia in 1812. Her home was in Flushing. Mrs. Carter was one of the most highly respected and widely known citizens of this country. FORMER COUNCIL BLUFFITE DIES AT SEATTLE A telegram was received by Miss Deborah Williams of Council Bluffs, Wednesday, announcing the death of Mr. A. S. Graves of Seattle. Mr. and Mrs. Graves were former residents of Council Bluffs and have many friends there and in Omaha. Lincoln Department 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 South Side Notes South Side Notes (Mrs. Lulu Thornton, Correspondent) Mrs. Laura Perry was given a pleasant birthday surprise Tuesday, February 20th, by her sisters Mrs. Flossie Gordon and Mrs. Carrie Shafroth. About 20 couples were present. The evening was spent in cards and dancing. Mr. C. C. Tapps left last Sunday evening for Mississippi to be at the bedside of his father, who is very sick. The Bethel Baptist Church will hold it Baptismal services at the east end of O street in the Missouri river, Sunday, March 4th. Those desiring to leave with the church in a body are to be at the church at 12 o'clock sharp. Rev. T. A. Taggart, pastor. The Women's Clenlan's Club met at the home of Mrs. J. D. Thornton, Tuesday, February 27th. The club will meet March 13th with Mrs. Fields, 975 North 27th street. The club will hold public installation jointly with young ladies O. N. T. Club and South Side Art Class Thursday night, March 15th, at one of the Halls. Mrs. Velma Hill of 5310 South 27th street serves chicken dinner every Sunday afternoon and evening and would be glad to have your patronage. Rev. J. W. Wilson of Baxter Springs, Kansas, arrived Wednesday to take the position as pastor of Allen Chapel, A. M. E. Church. Rev. Mr. Wilson comes with a recommendation of being an able speaker and will preach at 11 a. m. and 8 p. m. Sunday, March 4th. Everybody is invited to come out and hear him. The A. M. Herold Temple No. 2 have changed their meetings from 1st and 3rd Tuesdays to 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month. Mrs. Josephine Mitchell of 6617 So. 27th street died Wednesday, February 27th, at her home. Mother Mitchell as she was nearly always called, had lived in South Omaha a number of years, was a faithful member of Allen Chapel Church. She was a good Christian mother and everybody loved her. Her funeral will be held from Allen Chapel A. M. E. Church Sunday afternoon, March 4th, Jones and Chiles in charge. John Ruskin Cigar, 5 cents. Biggest and Best. Petersen & Michelsen Hardware Co. GOOD HARDWARE 2408 N St. Tel. South 162 STANEK'S PHARMACY Henry Stanek, Prop. PRESCRIPTION EXPERT Cor. 24th and L Sts. Tel. So. 878 MELCHOR--Druggist The Old Reliable Tel. South 807 4826 So. 24th St. --- Patronize Our Advertisers Classified Advertising 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 2526 Wirt St., 5 rooms..... 12.50 3003 Burdette St., 5 rms. ..... 15.00 2520 Indiana Ave., 7 rms. ..... 20.00 971 No. 27th St., 5 rms. ..... 15.50 1005 No. 23d St., 6 rms. ..... 14.00 2815 Dodge St., 9 rms. ..... 25.00 G. B. ROBBINS Tel. Douglas 2842 or Webster 4520. FOR RENT 947 N. 27th, 5 rms. $15.50 1809 N. 23d, 6 rms. $16.00 2911 Seward, 6 rms. 15.00 1116 North 17th, 6 rms. 16.00 3018 Burdette St., 6 rms. $12.00 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. Four room house, modern except heat, $15.00. 2622 Maple. Call Harney 1174. 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. Bentley Webster, 1702 North Twenty-sixth street. Phone Webster 4769. Modern furnished rooms; hot and cold water. Mrs. A. L. Johnson, 1810 North Twentyt-hird street. Webster 2058. Fourteen neatly furnished rooms. Mrs. Ella Dunivan, 4716 South 27th street, South Side. Phone South 3067. 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. Mrs. R. J. Gaskin, 2606 Seward St. Webster 4490. For Rent—Furnished rooms in modern home for nice quiet young man. 3702 North Twenty-third St. Webster 3727. Modern furnished rooms for rent, $1.50 and up. Miss Hayes, 1826 No. 23rd St. Webster 5639. Clean, mode furnished rooms on Dodge and Twenty-fourth street car lines. Mrs. Annie Banks., Douglas 4379. WANTED. For plain sewing, call Miss Alexander, 1403 North 18th St. Web. 4745. Wanted—A music teacher for piano. Gentleman preferred. 717 So. 17th street. Mrs. Ora Hooks. --- For an experienced practical nurse in confinement cases. 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 Dealer in Shoes and Gents' Furnishings 1514 No. 24th St. Omaha, Neb. Will L. Hetherington Violinist Instructor at Bellevue College Asst. of Henry Cox Studio Patterson Blk OMAHA TRANSFER CO. "The Only Way" BAGGAGE Checked to Destination More Sickness and Accident Insurance for Less Money Old line protection. No assess- ments. 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 --- (Continued From First Page) Recognized by Gardner. "Governor Gardner in recognizing Principal Bruce's merits before us all last week said: 'I have become deeply impressed with the great work Prof. Bruce is doing in Missouri both for his race and the state. He has my serious respect and I am proud of his confidence in me and his friendship.' "Members of the senate and house at Jefferson City from all parts of the state at the mention of N. C. Bruce's name would stop and say: 'Yes, I have great sympathy and respect for the fundamental work Prof. Bruce is doing at Dalton. It has helped to put the state on the map, his state and world's corn records.' "All of us met after our going before the committee and gladly united in electing Prof. Bruce as the chairman and leader of our Negro Freedom Progressive Colored Men's Club of Missouri. Prof. A. C. Maclin, Hannibal, is secretary; Caleb Williams Sueed, Cooper county, treasurer; A. W. Lloyd, St. Louis first vice president; Charles S. Wheatley, St. Joseph, second vice president; Dr. William J. Thompkins, Kansas City; Dr. Ernest L. Harris, St. Louis; Prof. J. B. Coleman, Columbia; T. E. Martin, Lafe Rucker, Huntsville, the executive committee. The field is wide for our reaping, who is able to stand?"—St. Joseph (Mo.) Gazette. AMUSEMENTS The Alhambra THE HOUSE OF COURTESY 24th and Parker SUNDAY Mae Marsh and Robt. Harron in THE WHARF RAT. Keystone Comedy. MONDAY THE SIN YE DO. Frank Keenan. Keystone Comedy. TUESDAY MY PARDNER. Bur McIntosh. ADMIRERS THREE. WEDNESDAY THE BAD SAMARITAN. MUTUAL TOURS OF THE WORLD. PEARL OF THE ARMY. FATTY ARBUCKLE IN THE WAITERS BALL. LASS OF THE LUMBERLANDS. THURSDAY HE DID. HE DIDN'T. Fatty Arbuckle. REHABILITATED. J. Warren Kerrigan. FRIDAY THE STRENGTH OF DONALD McKENZIE. William Russell. SATURDAY SHORTY TRAPS A LOTTERY KING. THE TURN OF THE WHEEL. SEE AMERICA FIRST. REMEMBER OUR BARTOLA! The Finest of Musical Entertainment 8 PREJUDICED TALESMAN IS REBUKED BY JUDGE Called to sit as a juror in the case of Nathaniel Motley, accused of stabbing to death John Press, John A. Magee, 174 West 86th street, a real estate agent and Yale graduate, declared that he could not give the defendant a fair trail if selected as a juror because he was prejudiced against the Negro race. Judge Rolalsky, in General Sessions, administered to the talesman one of the sternest rebukes ever heard in a New York court room. Said he: "Any man with such ideas should be disqualified from serving on a jury," said Judge Rosalsky. "I shall order that your name be stricken from the list. I think that no man should sit in judgment on a human being in a case involving life and property who has a prejudice against a race. Such a man is not fit to serve as a juror. "While the white man sits today in judgment on the black man, you cannot tell but what tomorrow the black man will sit in judgment on the white man." WILL IT BE A NEGRO? Several Negroes have lost their lives when vessels on which they were sailors went to the bottom. First reports, in each case, spoke of them as Americans. This would indicate that many Negroes are seamen. It is more than likely that some Negro born in America will be killed on a neutral ship and that no warning will be given. Should this happen would such an act be considered the much talked of overt act? 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. Most certainly it would? The United States will give to the poorest and humblest American the same protection that would be given to an American with millions of money and with fame. The same insult would be offered to the American flag in killing a Negro seaman as would be offered in killing an American of wealth.—Beaumont, Texas, Enterprise Editorial. Note—It ought to be, but will it? WANT RACE STATUTES IN NATIONAL HALL OF FAME Birmingham, Ala.—A movement having for its object the placing of statues of Frederick Douglass and Booker T. Washington in the Hall of Fame, of the Capitol at Washington, has been started by the Patriotic Sons of the United States, of which Counselor P. Clyde Randall is president. Resolutions requesting the President and Congress to take the necessary steps toward the statues have been passed by the Patriotic Sons and the two leading dailies of the city, the Birmingham News and the Age-Herald, have made favorable comment on the request. NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR CHANGE OF NAME. Slyvia Snyder Stough to Sylvia Snyder Sarto. Marjorie Snyder Stough to Marjorie Snyder Sarto. Notice is hereby given that Sylvia Snyder Stough and Marjorie Snyder Stough by her next friend, Sylvia Snyder Stough, both of Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska, have filed their petition in the District Court of Douglas County, Nebraska, praying for a change of their names to Sylvia Snyder Sarto and Marjorie Snyder Sarto, respectively, said matter being entered on appearance docket 149, page 254. After the expiration of 30 days from the date hereof and on the 26th day of March, 1917, or as soon thereafter as petitioners may be heard, application will be made to the Court for an order and decree in accordance with the prayer of the petition. SYLVIA SNYDER STOUGH. MARJORIE SNYDER STOUGH. By C. C. Shepherd, 86-92 Their Attorney. In the Matter of the Estate of Peyton Brooks, 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 19th day of April, 1917, and on the 19th day of September, 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 18th day of March, 1917. 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. Western Funeral Home 2518 Lake Street 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. --- CHARLES C. SHEPHERD Attorney at Law 447-47 Brandeis Bldg. PROBATE NOTICE. BRYCE CRAWFORD, County Judge. SILAS JOHNSON, Funeral Director A. T. REED, Licensed Embalmer 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 Web. 204 Licensed Embalmer LICENSED Embalmer. ELMER MORRIS Druggist Webster 2682 24th and Parker DR. M. PRYOR RHEUMATIC SPECIALIST Famous Hot Springs Treatment Room 14, Patterson Block S. E. Corner 17th and Farnam Douglas 5824 Pryor's Athletic Liniment for sale at all drug stores. 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 is Chapel and Organ. Sanitary delete. Air tight preservation case; ant, if desired; private ambulance, lowest prices. Polite and Expert ---