The Monitor

THE MONITOR A National Weekly Newspaper Devoted to the Interests of the Colored Americans of Nebraska and the West $1.50 a Year. 5c a Copy American Democracy As Applied to Army Bill Passed In Congress Provides for Separate Enlishment of Colored and White Soldiers. Efforts to Exclude Negroes From Enlarged Military Program Fails, But Jim-Crowism Prevails. Washington, D. C.,—There is lots of talk about the spreading of the principles of democracy nowadays. Congressmen, Senators, Cabinet Officers and even the President are surcharged with democratic feelings. The commission from France and England praise the entrance of the United States into the world war as a master stroke for the democratization of the world. Secretary of the Treasury McAdoo, in his exhuberance over the way the people greeted the huge war loan calls it a "liberty loan"—in the interest of the equality of man. More than two hundred congressmen, including Southerners, signed a cablegram asking that the British government grant Home Rule to Ireland. But this epidemic of democracy seems to have nothing in contemplation of the millions of Negroes of the United States. Southern Congressmen, for the most part, are strongly opposed to any program which includes the same rights for Colored citizens as are enjoyed by others. The Army Bill. Though the Negro is included in the program for universal army training, the measure provides: "White and Colored enlisted or enrolled men shall not be organized in or assigned to the same company, battalion or regiment." Thus democracy is shattered in one instance as far as the Colored man is concerned by providing "jimcrow" troops. Then there has been the almost futile effort of Dr. Spingairn to secure military training for Colored officers. The dates for training camps for the whites have been practically chosen but Dr. Spingairn and his delegation were told at the War Department last Friday that a camp for Colored men was favored but no date had been set for the same. The talk of disloyalty on the part of the Colored people has been found to be a myth, and leaders of the government have no fear of treasonable acts on the part of Colored people. Colored troopers are seen about the White House, the State, War and Navy Building, and other places, thus indicating the spirit of confidence. With all this apparent hostility on the part of those in authority to any plan for worldwide democracy which gives the American Negro full rights, race leaders here are awaiting the general meeting of the National Asso- State Historical Society Newspaper Devoted to the Inter Americans of Nebraska and the West THE REV. JOHN ALBERT WILLIAMS, Editor Omaha, Nebraska, May 12, 1917 MOTHERS Sunday is observed at custom for all who can to this day in honor of Mother in honor of Mother but in my Mothers have folded the great service and in Paradise rest for the children who tarry to. The white carnation is purity and fragrance of a white carnation, boys and older years, in memory of to worship GOD and given you a loving mother, be as pure and noble as to you and would have you be. be a man, by honoring, resullying or defiling, woman ye daughters, for Mother's girls and women that even name would have you be. "Honor thy Father and days may be long in the land hath given thee." "This is promise." Go to church on Mother gotten out of the habit. A DISTINGUISHED RACE BY We do not like the distinct government in its registration. After asking many questions, we information as to race, nationally descent tear off the left hand necessary provision. Absurd, blood of the American people, enough knowledge or skill to descent. Unnecessary, because you is to determine as far as possible as Negroes—can be ascertained question as to "Race." In a true States is not, it would seem that after age, etc.: "Are you an American ink at least, to have refrain descent, etc." And tearing off will make many "a scrap of paper. But after all there is not tinctive race which can trace in fusion can dilute, back to African submit to special marks and bacon Negro is a distinguished ognition. --- MOTHERS' DAY Sunday is observed as Mothers' Day. It is for all who can to wear a white carnation day in honor of Mother. In many cases not of Mother but in memory of Mother for her hands have folded the gentle hands that loved her and in Paradise remember and love and children who tarry a little longer here. The white carnation is a fitting symbol of love and fragrance of a mother's love. We wear carnation, boys and girls, be ye of young years, in memory of mother, and go to church GOD and give Him thanks for her you a loving mother, and to pray that you pure and noble as the best of mothers who would have you be. And honor Mother, in man, by honoring, respecting and protecting her or defiling, womanhood wherever found. Fighters, for Mother's sake, be ye the king and women that every mother worthy of would have you be. Honor thy Father and thy Mother, that may be long in the land which the Lord, thy driven thee.” “This is the commandment of thee.” Go to church on Mothers' Day, boys. You are out of the habit. Make a new start. **UNISHED RACE BY GOVERNMENT RECOMMENDATION** It is not like the distinction that is being made in its registration cards for the military, many questions, which it would seem give as to race, nationality, etc., it adds: “If far off the left hand corner.” An absurd provision. Absurd, because in the widely used American people, no ethnological expert knowledge or skill to determine ALL who are unnecessary, because what the government is mine as far as possible those who may be—can be ascertained by an honest answer to “Race.” In a true democracy, which it, it would seem that a sufficient question is: “Are you an American and loyal to your days of “conservation” it would have saved least, to have refrained from printing “If far off” And tearing off the corner—if very many “a scrap of paper.” After all there is nothing like belonging to the which can trace its rich, red blood, white dilute, back to Africa. Distinguished special marks and badges of distinction. It is a distinguished race—by even gover Sunday is observed as Mothers' Day. It is a custom for all who can to wear a white carnation on this day in honor of Mother. In many cases not only in honor of Mother but in memory of Mother for many Mothers have folded the gentle hands that loved to do service and in Paradise remember and love and pray for the children who tarry a little longer here. The white carnation is a fitting symbol of the purity and fragrance of a mother's love. Wear the white carnation, boys and girls, be ye of younger or older years, in memory of mother, and go to church to worship GOD and give Him thanks for having given you a loving mother, and to pray that you may be as pure and noble as the best of mothers was to you and would have you be. And honor Mother, if you be a man, by honoring, respecting and protecting, not sullying or defiling, womanhood wherever found. And ye daughters, for Mother's sake, be ye the kind of girls and women that every mother worthy of the name would have you be. "Honor thy Father and thy Mother, that thy days may be long in the land which the Lord, thy God, hath given thee." "This is the commandment with promise." Go to church on Mothers' Day, boys. You have gotten out of the habit. Make a new start. A DISTINGUISHED RACE BY GOVERNMENT RECOGNITION We do not like the distinction that is being made by the government in its registration cards for the military census. After asking many questions, which it would seem gives ample information as to race, nationality, etc., it adds: "If of African descent tear off the left hand corner." An absurd and unnecessary provision. Absurd, because in the widely commingled blood of the American people, no ethnological expert possesses enough knowledge or skill to determine ALL who are of African descent. Unnecessary, because what the government seeks—that is to determine as far as possible those who may be classified as Negroes—can be ascertained by an honest answering of the question as to "Race." In a true democracy, which the United States is not, it would seem that a sufficient question should be, after age, etc.: "Are you an American and loyal to your country?" In these days of "conservation" it would have saved considerable ink at least, to have refrained from printing "If of African descent, etc." And tearing off the corner—if very many do it—will make many "a scrap of paper." But after all there is nothing like belonging to that distinctive race which can trace its rich, red blood, which no infusion can dilute, back to Africa. Distinguished people must submit to special marks and badges of distinction. The American Negro is a distinguished race—by even government recognition. ciation for the Advancement of Colored people, which takes place at the Metropolitan A. M. E. church next week. It is hoped that the Association will initiate some program which will grip the attention of the country. Moorefield Storey, of Boston, president of the Association, was here a few days ago, to argue against the validity of the Louisville Segregation ordinance. He and Dr. Spingairn had talks with a number of men regarding conditions as they affect the Negro. EMPHASIZE LOYALTY AND PREPAREDNESS Hampton, Va.—Preparedness, loyalty and racial good will were emphasized throughout the 49th Hampton Institute anniversary celebration, which closed Friday with the presentation to the Board of Trustees by Rev. Dr. Francis G. Peabody, of Cambridge, of ninety-eight candidates for diplomas and certificates. William Jay Schieffelin, of New York, a trustee, spoke on the Negroes' opportunity to serve the nation In a nutshell: Not only Colored Washington, but the whole country is looking anxiously to see what the world-wide democratic trend will mean for the American Negro. --- ONIT oted to the Interests of theaska and the West Mothers' Day It is a wear a white carnation on ear. In many cases not only memory of Mother for many gentle hands that loved to do remember and love and pray a little longer here. It is a fitting symbol of the mother's love. Wear the girls, be ye of younger or mother, and go to church. Him thanks for having and to pray that you may be the best of mothers was to And honor Mother, if you protecting and protecting, not mood wherever found. And is sake, be ye the kind of every mother worthy of the and thy Mother, that thy and which the Lord, thy God, is the commandment with Mothers' Day, boys. You have take a new start. GOVERNMENT RECOGNITION A nation that is being made by the cards for the military census. which it would seem gives ample city, etc., it adds: "If of African corner." An absurd and unbecause in the widely commingled no ethnological expert possesses determine ALL who are of African what the government seeks—that able those who may be classified by an honest answering of the true democracy, which the United is a sufficient question should be, American and loyal to your country?" On" it would have saved considered from printing "If of African the corner—if very many do it—over." Being like belonging to that dists rich, red blood, which no inca. Distinguished people must bridges of distinction. The Amerrace—by even government rec- EMPHASIZE LOYALTY AND PREPAREDNESS Hampton, Va.—Preparedness, loyalty and racial good will were emphasized throughout the 49th Hampton Institute anniversary celebration, which closed Friday with the presentation to the Board of Trustees by Rev. Dr. Francis G. Peabody, of Cambridge, of ninety-eight candidates for diplomas and certificates. William Jay Schieffelin, of New York, a trustee, spoke on the Negroes' opportunity to serve the nation in the present crisis, and expressed his confidence in the Negroes' ability and willingness in a selective draft to go forward in the spirit of Hampton to cheerful self-sacrifice. Vol. II. No. 45 (Whole No. 97) Texas Militamen Murder Negroes Troops Are Under Supervision of the Federal Authorities to Whom They Are Amenable. Demand Protection From Lawlessness and Violence of Albinoes Serving as United States Soldiers. Galveston, Texas.—The wanton murdering of two peaceful Negroes by Texas militiamen stationed in this city and under the supervision of the Federal Government, has aroused the Colored citizens to a high pitch of excitement. The law-abiding white people of Galveston are also greatly shocked over the shameful conduct of the soldiers and are as equally insistent that the authorities put an end to this reign of terror. The soldiers now stationed in Galveston are from the backwoods and have more hatred in their hearts for Colored Americans than for any foreign enemy. They seem to think they have been put in the field to kill Negro men and insult Negro women. Galveston is one of Texas' most liberal cities and the Colored citizens here are treated more like human beings than in other sections of the State. The idea of giving Negroes a square deal is abhorrent to these backwoods soldiers, who think they owe it to themselves to "show the Galveston Negro his place." Came Looking for Trouble. The slogan of these soldiers is: "Kill the damn 'niggers'” and trouble was expected when a corporal told a prominent white man of Galveston prior to the militiamen coming to the city: "We will be in Galveston within ten days and there will not be ten 'niggers' left, and they will be good ones for they will be dead." The Texas soldiers had hardly set foot in Galveston before they started to insult Negroes. One would have thought they had been sent by the United States Government to wage war on the Colored people of the city. Self-respecting Colored people began to resent the discourtesy and brutal treatment, and then followed numerous race riots. As the result of racial strife provoked by the soldiers two Negroes were murdered and several were injured. At a meeting of the City Commissioners a committee of sixty Colored citizens demanded that the city officials give them police protection against lawless militiamen. E. L. Anthony acted as spokesman. Mr. Anthony stated that the Colored population of the city, by reason of the tragedies of the week and of threats that have been made against their lives by some of the militiamen are terrorized and had sent the committee to the board for the purpose of ascertaining just what the board would do toward affording them the protection they are entitled to as General Race News 2 590 VOLUNTEER FOR TRAINING AS OFFICERS Washington, D. C.—Representative Madden told a committee of students from Howard University that the policy of the German Emperor made it necessary to send at least one hundred thousand Colored men among the army of one million that is to go to the French front. For such an army at least two thousand Colored officers would be required. Efforts to obtain five hundred volunteers for an Officers' Reserve Training Camp have had the following results: Howard University .....186 Hampton Institute .....150 Virginia Union University .....112 Lincoln University .....60 Virginia N. & L. Institute .....44 Morgan College, Baltimore .....38 Total Reports from universities and colleges farther South are not yet in, but indications are that Fisk, Atlanta Biddle, Wilberforce and the other institutions will bring the total up to one thousand volunteers. It is expected that Representative Madden and other representatives will use these names to force the War Department to establish a separate Officers' Reserve Training Camp for Colored men. LABOR SCARCE, WOMEN WORK IN NORTH DAKOTA FIELDS Bismarck, N. D.—Women are working in the fields of North Dakota because of an acute labor shortage which has developed to some extent through recruiting, according to a statement to state officials recently by Senator Thomas Pendray of Jamestown, who was at the capitol to discuss the situation. PHILADELPHIA HAS 287 POLICEMEN OF RACE Philadelphia, Pa.—An examination for patrolmen in the Bureau of Police will take place on June 18 in the Civil Service Rooms at City Hall. This examination provides for twenty-six separate tests. Councils have provided for the appointment of 500 new police. We now have 287 Negro policemen. ENTERTAINED SAILORS The Natchez Business and Social Club of Natchez, Miss., recently entertained visiting Colored sailors attached to two torpedo boat destroyers. The committee on arrangements consisted of Robert Hill, Herbert Barland, Dr. Robert W. Harrison and Leon Landers. WESTERN WOMEN FORM FEDERATION The Oregon Federation of Negro Women's Clubs has been formed with Mrs. H. M. Gray as president. The advisability of forming a chapter in Red Cross work is being seriously considered. NEW ORLEANS RED CROSS ADMITS NEGROES The New Orleans Chapter of the American Red Cross had decided to admit Negroes to membership. In the northern states the chapters have been open to Negroes for some time. THE MONITOR. ace News EX-SLAVE Negroes So 388 in FORMER TUSKEGEE CAPTAIN EMBARRASSES WAR LORDS New York, May 11.—A former captain of cadets at Tuskegee, whose name could not be learned, has caused the Army officials in this city some concern. He passed all requirements for admission to the Officers Reserve Training Camp to be held at Plattsburg, N. Y., May 14, and would be edmitted except for the order of the War Department that no Colored men may receive training in white camps. The officials here could find no technical reasons for refusing the former captain and therefore accepted him and sent him to the War Department at Washington to make further disposition of the case. ELIZABETH TAXPAYERS OWN $300,000 PROPERTY Elizabeth, N. J.—The Colored taxpayers of the city have started a movement to form a taxpayers' association, in order that they may unite their efforts in the matter of public improvements and make their influence felt. It is estimated that about $300,000 worth of property is owned by Colored people here. In order to keep labor agents away from their property the proprietors of the Natchez Albany Lumber Company has placed guards on duty day and night. In Hammond, La., the exodus of Negro labor has greatly handicapped the sawmills, and the plants are operating on half schedule owing to the shortage of labor. LINCOLN ALUMNI OFFER TO RAISE MORE TROOPS Philadelphia, Pa.,—An offer to raise 30,000 Negro troops for the war was sent to President Wilson Wednesday by the alumni association of Lincoln University. The announcement was made at the university's commencement Tuesday night. SURGEON AT GENERAL HOSPITAL, BARBADOES Dr. E. W. Roberts, graduate of Harvard University, has been appointed junior resident surgeon of the General Hospital, Barbadoes, the home of his birth. TO TRAIN COLORED OFFICERS Fort Huachuca.—Lieutenant Colonel Charles Young will have charge of a training school for officers for members of the Tenth Cavalry. ELECTED ALDERMAN Mounds, Ill.—Virgil Chambliss, a merchant of this place, has been elected alderman, defeating two white opponents. Haines Normal and Industrial Institute, Augusta, Ga., celebrated Founder's Day April 13. The parade of students and the program were features of the celebration. John A. Anderson, U. S. A., quartermaster sergeant, retired, has been made major in the Liberian Constabulary, a position formerly held by Lieut. Colonel Young. GUARD AGAINST Negroes Sought to Recover $68,072, 388 in Cotton Reserve Tax. Washington, D. C.—Former Negro slaves and their heirs Tuesday, May 8, failed in the supreme court to retaxes on cotton from the government. The Negroes alleged the cotton was made marketable by their work forced them by involuntary servitude. [Picture of a man with a mustache and a suit]. Particular Nitrous Oxide and Oxygen C Best 22K gold crowns Gold fillings Casted gold inlays Heavy 22K bridgework Porcelain crowns Full upper or lower plates, best ma Silver fillings Temporary fillings Extractions Clarence H. Sim 109 South (Over Peoples Office Hours, 9 A. M. to 12 M. 1 P. M. to 7 P. M. 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Address, George Wells Parker, Business Manager of The Monitor, Omaha, Nebraska. --- --- Graduate of Poro College and postgraduate in hair culture, weaving and electric hand massage of scalp. Also electric facial and neck massage, bleaching and expert skin treatment. Special artes for children. All work private. 1516 North 24th Street. Phone Webster 5450.—Adv. Our Growing Popularity Up-to-date methods, courteous attention, clean, sanitary surroundings, five barbers who know thirt business. This is what my shop offers you. Omaha's Most Successful Barber. P. H. JENKINS Telephone Red 3357 1313 Dodge Street Omaha, Neb. FARMERS, farm laborers, skilled and unskilled workmen, who intend leaving the south should protect themselves against swindlers and chance con- Our Women and Children Conducted by Lucille Skaggs Edwards HOW LONG, O, HOW LONG! There is always a Negro side to everything. The Negro Church and the Negro school. The Negro soldier must be placed in a Negro regiment. Negro women must form Negro clubs and societies for Red Cross work. On the census blanks preparatory to conscription, the Negro must designate himself by tearing off a corner. Discrimination meets you on every hand if they don't get you "comin,'" they get you "goin.'" If out of this great world struggle for the supremacy of the principles of democracy, there come a true, a real democracy in America—civil rights, protection, and the unmolested pursuit of happiness to the Negro—we shall never regret the giving up of our fathers, husbands, sons and ourselves for a country in reality "the land of the free," a country which at last we may proudly call our own. L. S. E. THREE MOTHERS Three mothers by your cradle stand: One mother who has given birth, And one of them is Motherland, And one of them is Mother Earth; Three mothers must you have in all, And two are great and one is small. Your Motherland is strong and dread; Her shield your sure protection makes; She spreads her law above your head, But even while she gives she takes. Her arm is strong, her word is true, But she may ask your life of you. From Mother Earth by toil you wring Or feast or crust at her caprice, The shelter for your journeying, Though brief at best will be the lease. And at the end she gives you bed But cares not where your soul has sped. The Mother who has borne your flesh Through good or ill will hold you fast, Will guide you through the world's dark mesh, And so will save your soul at last. Three mothers shall you have in all, And one is great and two are small. The year's at the spring, The day's at the morn, Morning's at seven, The hillside's dew-pearled; The alrk's on the wing, The snail's on the thorn, God's in His heaven— All's right with the world. —Robert Browning. Get your tickets early for the grand benefit play to be given at the Auditorium May 28, for the Old Folks' Home. Boxes 75c; first floor 50c; balcony 25c. Call Webster 3217 or Harney 3886 for box reservations.— Adv. Come out one and all, encourage our local young people and do your part for the Old Folks' Home.—Adv. Belmont Laundry, Webster 6900. Satisfaction guaranteed. THE MONITOR. OMAHA'S BEAUTY PARLOR Omaha has at last become a metropolitan city for Colored folk and the best proof of this is that a real, first class beauty parlor has been opened for its citizens. If these venturesome ladies are accorded the patronage due them, beauty and physical refinement among our women and men should become the rule rather than the exception. Saturday witnessed the auspicious opening of the new business under the ownership and direction of Mesdames Chiles, Smith and Wheeler, at 24th and Erskine streets. The Monitor staff was invited to attend and heartily congratulates the ladies for the delightful manner in which they called attention to their new departure. If dainty refinement and expert equipment are in anywise essential to business success, then The Monitor predicts much patronage to this new institution. A profusion of beautiful flowers immediately held the gaze of visitors on entering, while the tasty furnishings worked their way into the delightful picture gradually. A bright and cozy reception room set off with a handsome Victrola, a fully lighted work room with tables loaded down with craft tools for beauty bringing and a third room with water-heating plant and more prosaic machinery for expert workmanship, make up the order. That the ladies are really prepared to work is abundantly set forth. A throng of visitors poured in and out during the afternoon and after each was served with hot chocolate, macaroons and bits of delicious cake, he or she was presented with a carnation to which was attached the business card. It was a triumph and The Monitor congratulates the proprietors upon their success. No less interesting and equally as excellent are the dressmaking parlors of Mrs. Hughes, who occupies the other half of the handsome building. Her equipment is complete and thoro and only such as must be expected of one whose reputation as a dressmaker ranks so high. We venture to predict that this corner will become the social mecca. You will miss it if you fail to see Andrew Reed in the drama, "Satan," May 28 at the Auditorium. He's great.—Adv. 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". THE OFFICE BOY'S DEFENSE (From the Pittsburgh Chronicle-Telegraph.) The boss lay in wait for the erring office boy. "William," he said, as the urchin came in, "you asked me for the afternoon off yesterday. 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The economy of purchasing good quality was never better demonstrated than at the present time. 3 We specialize in cleaning ladies fancy shoes. Called for and delivered. Gene's place, 103 So. 14th St.. Douglas 7306. e elden Store spring and summer fashions newness. omy of purchasing good never better demonstrated present time. TRUNKS THE BETTER KIND Made from good clear lumber, covered with fibre; well bound on edges. Durable corners and braces where necessary. Sturdy locks and hinges, 2 trays nicely cloth lined. Priced at $10.00, $12.00, $13.50 and $15.00. Freling & Steinle "Omaha's Best Baggage Builders" 1803 FARNAM STREET HOLSUM AND KLEEN MAID Why Buy Inferior When The Best COSTS NO MORE? JAY BURNS BAKING CO. Start Saving Now One Dollar will open an account in the Savings Department of the United States Nat'l Bank 16th and Farnam Streets 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. 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 --- 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. SUBSCRIPTION RATES, $1.50 PER YEAR Advertising Rates, 50 cents an inch per issue. Address, The Monitor, 1119 North Twenty-first street, Omaha. Telephone Webster 4243. 4 THE DEMAND FOR COLORED LABOR From the immense southern correspondence flooding The Monitor office it appears that the members of our race in the south believe that the northern demand for their labor is merely momentary and that the conditions which cause it will soon pass out of existence. The real truth of the matter is that the demand upon the south will continue for many years to come. Of course, the war conditions intensify the situation at present, but after the war the situation will probably remain the same, if not become more serious. This question hinges altogether upon the duration of the present conflict. After the war Europe will have no emigrants to send to this country. She will need all she has and millions more. Russia is now a republic and the chances are that she will offer to her millions of citizens opportunities more golden than they could ever have here. The recent immigration bill passed by the last congress reduces immigration to the minimum. And with all of these considerations comes another and more powerful than all: the whole world is preparing to hail emigrants to every land excepting our own. South America, Canada, Africa and Australia, are offering glittering dreams to all who will strike for their shores and what is more, their promises can be fulfilled. A recent writer in the New York Sun declares that the United States will no longer be the land of opportunity after the war as compared with the other bidders. If war-wrecked Europe does spare any emigrants, the chances are they will not come this way. The opportunities for Colored labor are enlarging every day and there is no reason to believe that they will disappear for many years to come. NEGROES NOT MEN Every loaf of bread sold by Florida bakers will contain on the wrappers an appeal for men to enlist.—News Item. And yet, when Colored men offered their services they were told Negroes were not being accepted for the army or navy. We beg the South's pardon, they are appealing for MEN to enlist. The average American, especially of the South, does not consider Negroes men, but only "niggahs." And the South's in the saddle at Washington, sah. TEXAS GOES TO WAR In another part of this issue it is told how a mob clothed with the uniform of the Texas militia and the authority of the United States service killed unarmed Colored men and insulted Colored women in the streets of the thriving city of Galveston. No, they were not Germans in Mexican uniform, nor Mexicans in German uniform, from over the line. THE MONITOR MONITOR the civic, social and religious interests and the West, with the desire to con- tain and upbuilding of the community and every Saturday. October July 2, 1915, at the Post Office at 3, 1879. WILLIAMS, Editor and Publisher. On Garnett Haynes, Associate Editors. Editing Editor and Business Manager. TUES, $1.50 PER YEAR Incents an inch per issue. With Twenty-first street, Omaha. Webster 4243. The murderers were soldiers called to the colors to defend the country from invasion; their way of doing it was to kill their unoffending fellow citizens of darker hue. The responsibility for this unprovoked killing was put squarely up to the city authorities of Galveston on the ground of the lack of proper police protection. But there exists a larger responsibility on the part of the State and National authorities, for the flagrant violation of all rules of civilized warfare, in this slaughter of helpless civilians by the very soldiers whose duty it should have been to protect them. We shall see what action the State of Texas and the War Department take to punish this crime against civilization. The American nation cannot afford to enter upon a War for Humanity, with its first engagement to be known as the Galveston Massacre.—New York Age. SKITS OF SOLOMON Colored American Patriotism. When it comes to Colored American patriotism, O my Son, I don't believe there is any sich animul. There was sich an animul once upon a time, but "ruthless slaughter" has resulted in extinction of the species. Colored Americans want to have patriotism, but every time they start to work up their thrill engines somebody cripples the piston. The machinery is so bent and twisted now that it is a question whether it can be straighetned out. When the bugle sounded for enlistments we butted into the army headquarters and were gently and quickly told that the nearest way out was thru the door unless we wanted to jump thru the glass window. When we pussyfooted to the naval headquarters and the orderly caught a glimpse of our chocolate-hued phiz, he threw a scare into us that made our dogs feel like they were in 100 degrees below zero water. Then we went home, bathed with some arnica and tried to boost hope on the mantlepiece again. Now comes along the registration card which specifically states that if you are a Jigg, mutilate the left hand corner of the card so that you can get into the Jim-Crow files. Hope fell off the mantlepiece again and smashed herself all over the floor. We felt sort of sick like and went to Doc and asked him to slip the mercury bulb under our tongue and tell us the thermometric measurement of our patriotism. "212 Below Zero, Centigrade," said Doc. "And what kind of dope do we need, Doc-" "Damphino," quoth Doc, as he made a grab for the pharmacopaeia. And now, O my Son, we're waiting for Doc to speak up. Five room house, Twenty-sixth and Grant streets, $700. Easy terms. Douglas 2842.—Adv. --- Obvious Observations "If you are of African descent tear off the lower left hand corner," is the way the conscription registration cards read. In other words there will be Jim-Crow cards. Let's get our breath before we explode. The New York Times recently came out in an editorial upon the "essential analogy between the spirit of the Rohenzollerns and that of the slave power with which the nation came to grips in 1861." Maybe you think the south hasn't landed on the Times with both feet, hammer and tongs? One of our southern correspondents tells us that the albino mill owners are going around to Colored churches trying to find out how the Colored people are getting news of northern opportunities for work and how they are getting away. Something mysterious, Mabel; something mysterious. Is congressional attack on old H. C. L. a vaudeville stunt or real sure enough get ready? Say, Polly, bless my weary peepers, is the sun honestly shining or am I having a pipe dream? Bring in that subscription change. OPENED THURS The Mo Billiard Most Beautiful 111 South 1 Six Latest Imp Two Carroms JACK BROOMFIELD THEATRE Dunham & MAKERS OF $150 SUITS AND OVERCOA friend. Call Webster 4243 or leave it at 1:35 South 14th street. We need it mostly. The Appeal to Reason moves that United States take over the railroads. We second the motion. Thanking you for your dry-eyed attention, we will now proceed to shake a leg and ask the printer to hold fire until we collect some more cash. CANINES AND NEGROES The dog population of the United States is estimated to be 25,000,000. A suggestion has been made that a war tax of $1 per capita be levied on them.—News Item. Then there are about 12,000,000 Negroes or Americans "of African descent,"—see annotation in left hand corner of official conscription census registration card. A per capita tax levied upon this portion of the animal kingdom, whose habitat is the United States of America, would increase the war tax to the extent of a mere bagatelle of $12,000,000. It is passing strange that some brilliant Southern statesman (?) has not before this called the attention of Congress to this important matter. Events and Persons for a few days’ visit last week. Daye Russ has returned to Omaha after a stay of several months in Salt Lake. Smoke John Ruskin 5¢ Cigar. Big- gest and Best.—Adv. Omaha waiters are feeling the ef- fects of prohibition. Twenty-four waiters on the floor of the Henshaw served two parties of two people al) evening last week, while the Paxton dining room served one Swiss cheese sandwich, it having been ordered by a bellboy. For chi’ls use our best coal or your kind at Harmon & Weeth. Webster 848.—Adv. The Waiters’ Protective Association will hold their weekly meeting Sun- day, May 13, at three o’clock in the banquet hall of the Warden Hotel. Through the efforts of President Jordan the association will be ad- dressed at each meeting by citizens of prominence. The meeting on Sun- day will be addressed by Hon. A, P. Scruggs, Inspector of Weights and Measures. J. T. Thompson, one of Omaha’s well known barbers, is back from the Springs. He is again with Jenkins’ Shop and solicits his old patronage. -- Adv. The municipal auditorium has been donated to the N. W. C. A. for whose benefit Mrs. John Perry will present her company of talented young peo- ple in one of the strongest plays of the American stage, entitled “Satan” May 28.—Advy. The Clenlan’s Woman’s Club met at the residence of Mrs. Gertrude Ashby ‘Tuesday, May 8. A delightful repast was enjoyed by all the ladies. Mrs. Cora Davis is quite ill at 1136 Park avenue. Miss C. C. Kays, of Mayfield, Kay., 1s with Mrs. Jones at the Poro Cul- ture College. She has had ten years’ experience in teaching first grade schools in Kentucky. Mrs. Keys is a graduate of Poro college. Cantata, “Golden Locks and the Three Bears,” June ist. Keep date in mind—June 1st.—Adv. Mrs. Vernon Roulette left Wednes- day to join her husband in Chicago where they will make their future home. Prince Ozeal Chapter No. 46 gave a party at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. R. Severe, 4421 South 26th St. April ist. Refreshments served in washtubs, dustpans and pancake grid- dles and other household ttensils; coke, cotton, claw, sawdust. Mr. M. Thompson, who formerly resided in Omaha and was the part- ner of A. Chisley & Co., has left De- troit, Mich., where he now resides, to visit his home in Newport News, Va. Enroute he will stop in Omaha and Kansas City for a few days to re- new old acquaintances, A surprise party was tendered Mr. and Mrs. Jasper Brown Friday eve- ning by a few North Side friends, nder the leadership of Mrs. William Murphy and Chas. Solomon. A very pleasant evening was spent. ’ Desdune’s Orchestra, which played for the big Red Cross ball at the Fontenelle May 1, and won much favavrahie comment. will nlav at the THE MONITOR. A number of young matrons met at the residence of Mrs. Will N, John- son Wednesday aiternoon and organ ived the Young Matrons’ Club, io be Jeveted to ithe study of art and lit- erature. Mrs. W. J, Johnson was elected president and Mrs. Will N, Jolnson secretary. The Woman’s Auxiliary of the Church of St. Philip the Deacon will give a musicale at Jacob’s Hall, Monday evening, May 21st. Ad- mission 25 cents.—Adv. J. A. Jaxon and Dr. J. A. Wright of Baltimore, Md., spent the week end in Omaha on business. Mr. Jaxon is a well known newspaper man, being on the staff of The Globe and Com- mercial Advertiser of New York City. He is an old friend of J. C. Donley of this city, who showed him such social courtesies as his limited visit here would permit. Parish meeting St. Philip’s Church next Tuesday night. All members are requested to attend. Next Thursday being Ascension Day there will be special services at the church of St. Philip the Deacon at 7 and 10 a. m. Ladies tailoring and dressmaking. Mrs. E. M. January, 2310 N. 25th St. Webster 1483.—Adv. Mrs..M, A. Walker returned from Kansas City, where she went to dis- pose of a homestead. She was very successful in her undertaking. Berg, the Omaha clothing firm se well known to Monitor readers, has just re-opened for business after the disastrous fire some time ago. Their new place is not so large as formerly for the sole reason that locations arc hard to secure, but for what it loses in size it makes up in exquisite refine- ment, It appears. somewhat more ex- clusive, but this is only seeming. The same democracy exists and the same high quality and reasonable- ness in prices holds sway. Our read- ers will find the new Berg shop at 1415 Farnam and on 17th and Far- nam is located the new Berg shor for ladies. FIRMS WANTING COLORED LABOR Bethlehem Steel Mills, Sparrow's Point, Md. Yale & Towns Manufacturing com- pany, Stamford, Conn. Minnesota Steel Mills, Morgan Park, Duluth, Minn. Packing houses, Omaha, Neb., and Sioux City, Ia. Union Pacific Railway company, Omaha, Neb. None of these firms are yet ad- vancing transportation, but should they do so The Monitor will send for those whose applications are in. BETHEL CHURCH NOTES The Bethel Baptist Church on the south side will begin its spring re- vival Sunday night. The first ser- mon will be, “Behold I send My Mes- senger.” Everyone invited. The re- vival will last for two weeks. Mother’s Day will be observed at Bethel Sunday, 2:30 p.m. Rev. Tag- gart will preach a special sermon to the mothers of Omaha. Five room house modern but heat, at 28th and Ohio streets, good neigh- borhood, close to car line; only $1600. Robbins, Telephone Douglas 2842 or Webster 5519. Vacant garden lot for sale en easy terms. Phone Douglas 2842.—Adv. BERG RE-OPENS EASY TERMS RECENT ARRIVALS FROM THE SOUTH Among the recent arrivals from the south brought here by The Mon- itor are: J. L. Burhma, Laurel, Miss. Joseph McArthur, Pensacola, Fla. Duby Wright, Pensacola, Fla. Coleman Dangerfield, Pensacola, Fla. Edward McCants, Milton, Fla. Levi Franklin, Pensacola, Fla. Henry S. Davis, Mobile, Ala. James Taylor, Pensacola, Fla. A diamond ring will be given to the one selling the most tickets over $25.00 for the benefit play at the Anditorium May 28. This offer is open to all. For particulars call Mrs. John Perry, Harney 3886 or Mrs. Jewell, Webster 3217.—Adv. John Ruskin Cigar, 5 cents. Biggest and Best. 465 Pairs of $7.00 to $10.00 Boots More Than Thirty Superb Styles $ 5 9 5 Per ° Pair BRANDEIS STORES LIVE BETTER FOR LESS Let every man and woman assume the duty of careful provident use and expenditure as a public duty, as an order to patriotism, which no one can now expect ever to be excused or forgiven for ignoring. BUYING AT THE BASKET STORES HELPS YOU SAVE Plant Garden. Everybody is doing it. 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Creamery Butter, 1 Ib. varton...43 Good Creamery Butter, 1 Ib carton. ..44 Good Tub Butter, Vb....-....-..5e005 4-140 Best Tip Butterine, Tinted...........28 Best Tip Butterine, White............27 Caah: Habit) Yer a.2. i051. .0s 200s. ee Magnolia, 2 Ib, roll........- 0c eee eee eel ET STORES...’ Forty Stores 6 Lincoln Department Anita M. Taylor, Call L9810 9 a. m. to 3 p. m. Rev. A. L. Warwick, a former resident of Lincoln, has been visiting old friends here during the past week. Rev. Warwick preached an eloquent sermon Sunday evening at Mt. Zion Baptist Church. Corrine, the small daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ollie Ferguson, has been ill with scarlet fever during the past two weeks. She is improving rapidly and will no doubt be fully recovered in a few days. Mr. P. J. Ellis, of Milford, Nebr., spent Sunday in our city. Mrs. Preston Graves returned Saturday from Broken Bow, where she has been visiting her daughter, Mrs. Hattie Conrad. Gideon Band was entertained by Mrs. Clara Bowdry last Tuesday evening. A delicious menu was served. The men's rally held last Sunday at the A. M. E. Church was a great success. The church was beautifully decorated with flags and patriotic colors. Ex-Governor Aldrich was the principal speaker of the evening's program. The $235 raised was turned over to the trustee board. A universal interest is being taken in classes four and five of the Baptist Sunday School since Mr. and Mrs. Gratton have taken charge as instructors. Class No. six taught by Mr. Major Moore, held both financial and membership banners Sunday, the collection amounting to over $6.00. Mr. and Mrs. Julius Miller of Omaha, are in the city en route to California, in hopes that the climate of the western coast will greatly benefit Mr. Miller's health. Word has been received here of the marriage at Sioux City, Iowa, of Miss Josephine Smith, of Junction City, Kas., to Mr. Eugene Bowman of Lincoln. The E., N and S. Club held its final meeting of the season with Mrs. Laura Johnson on last Thursday afternoon. This club newly organized last fall is composed of twelve seriously working ladies who have made great progress in their chosen work during the winter. On account of the added labor of preparing for the meeting of the Grand Chapter in July it was deemed expedient to disband until September. Miss Zola Bedell has been ill with a severe cold, which threatened pneumonia, for the past two weeks. Wednesday was the first day on which she was able to attend her classes at the High School. The L. L. S. Kensington club was entertained by Mrs. James Dean Monday after noon. Four new members were elected: Mrs. Melva White, Mrs. Robt. Johnson, Mrs. John Galbraith and Mrs. Spann. After a dainty luncheon served by the hostess the meeting was adjourned. The next meeting to take place in two weeks at the home of Mrs. Anna Easly. Saturday evening Miss Belva Spicer and Miss Mary Green were hostesses at a beautifully arranged luncheon in honor of Mr. Arthur Jackson at the home of Miss Spicer, 2009 J street. The house was beautifully decorated with ferns and angel-trumpets, the color scheme of red and green being carried out in the table appointments. All present enjoyed a delightful evening. News of the arrival of a daughter was received from Mr. and Mrs. Walter Johnson, former residents of Lincoln. John Ruskin Cigar, 5 cents. Biggest and Best. THE MONITOR. ST. JOHN'S A. M. E. CHURCH NOTES Large crowds have packed St. John's the entire week listening to the Rev. S. Douglass McDuffie, A. M., D.D., who is known through the east and south as a great evangelist. Dr. McDuffie is not thirty years of age, but his eloquent sermons are reaping a great harvest in Omaha. Men, women and children are being converted. The public is invited. With Dr. McDuffie are his assistants, Mr. Chas. W. Williams, advance agent, and Mr. Lawrence T. Boggus, private secretary, who are well prepared young men. Special program for Sunday May 13, 11 a. m. Sermon by Dr. McDuffie, subject: "Removal of the Stone." 1:30 p. m. the children's silent hour; 2:45 mass meeting for women. Subject: "Woman Know Thyself." Dr. McDuffie has one point to make on dancing that will be convincing and cause the greatest lover of dancing to resolve never to dance again. What is it? At 4 p. m. mass meeting for men. Subject: "Be a Man Among Men." Dr. McDuffie for thirteen years since but a boy, has been preaching the gospel. He has traveled extensively abroad, including the Holy Land. 8 p. m. Preaching to everybody. 1,000 Souls wanted for Christ. Are you unsaved? Do you want salvation? Attend these meetings. The Rev. Mary E. Palmer of Pasadena, Cal., preached an able sermon at St. John's Sunday morning to a large audience. This practical sermon was full of food for thought. Mrs. Palmer is indeed a strong Christian character. Continued Missionary Report: $4.00 each: Mr. C. W. Washington, Mesdames Stella Thompson, Maude Ray, A. Bush. $3.00 each: Mesdames Elnora Gray, Belle Taylor, F. J. McCullough, Mother Green, Georgia Mounts, Miss Wilemena Watson. $2.50 each: Mesdames W. S. Metcalf, B. Napier, Lulu Wheeler, M. Burrow, Flora Rhodes, A Kennedy, Lulu Strather, George Mack, Dr. M. Pryor. $2.00 each: Mesdames Maude Brown, Ella Jackson Ella Reed, Maude Scott, Effie McClure, Mr. G. N. Moss, Mr. G. D. Rivers, Alice Avery, T. Pryor, Miss Darlene Duvall. $1.00 each: Mesdames E. Golden, Carrie Carter, A. Sheerwood, E. Patton, Ida Baker, Mary Thomas, Anna Ricks, Nellie Taylor, C. Bingham. $1.25 each: Mesdames Ethel Morris, Susie Perry, Hazel Lewis, Mrs. Crigler, I. Cary, Mr. Isaac Lewis. $1.00 each: Mesdames Crawford, Thos. Payne, F. Smith, M. Hall, Mitchell, S. M. Baker, Mattie Jackson, Jessie Wright, M. Reeves, Mr. Plumer Walker, D. Campbell, Chas. Garrett. The young people of St. John's had special prayer services Wednesday p.m. at the residence of Miss Corene Thomas. Other services were held in different sections of the city. The Du Bois Dramatic Club will present Mr. Andrew Singleton in recital in the near future. Mr. Singleton is a charter member of the Du Bois Dramatic Club and a favorite in Omaha. He was always willing to assist in any Church or organization benefit. He will therefore be greatly supported by the Omaha public. Mr. Singleton is at present a student at Howard University, where he has won reputation as a great tenor soloist. Much of his time has been devoted to the study of vocal music. He was chosen president of the Washington Glee Club and has had the honor of singing in the leading churches in Washington and the State of Virginia. The Du Bois Dramatic Club considers it a complimentary honor to present one of its charter members in a musical recital and one whom they know will delight the audience and prove master of the situation. Watch for date and place. ANSWERS TO LABOR INQUIRY LETTERS Dayton, Ohio, May 7, 1917. The Monitor, Omaha, Nebr. Gentlemen: In reply to your recent letter requesting information concerning the Negro in this city, will state that Dayton does offer a great many opportunities for this kind of labor. Large numbers of Negroes live in this city, all the industrious ones having permanent and very satisfactory employment. They are given every opportunity possible. Although there are great numbers of such laboring men here in the city, yet there is at all times a demand for good laborers of all kinds, regardless of their color. Firms which are employing some Colored help are the Barney & Smith Car Shops and the Dayton Malleable Iron Company. These are the most important firms employing such labor. Yours very truly, W. R. HUBER, Assistant Secretary. Duluth, Minn., May 5, 1917. Mr. George Wells Parker, Omaha, Nebr. Dear Sir—Replying to your favor will say that with the exception of the Minnesota Steel Mills, we have very little Negro labor here in the city. What we have are mostly employed as waiters, porters, etc. There is apparently no special demand for labor of that class. Very truly yours, H. V. EVA, Secretary Commercial Club of Duluth. Springfield, Ill., May 5, 1917. Mr. George Wells Parker, Omaha, Nebraska. Dear Sir—Replying to your favor of the 3d inst., will say that there is considerable demand for Negro labor here, chiefly in the mines and brick yards. Will send you a bona fide list of such firms immediately. Albion, Mich., May 5, 1917. Mr. George W. Parker, Dear Sir—Replying to your letter of recent date I will give you whatever information I can regarding opportunities for the Negro in our city. The locality is not overworked with Negro labor, there having been only one or two Negro families here until a few months ago. One firm, The Albion Malleable Iron Co., within the last few months, however, has called about 300 Colored people here from the south, offering them employment. This is the only firm in Albion that I could recommend you to for your purpose; it might be worth while to you to communicate with them. Wishing you desired success in your undertaking, I am Yours truly, CLIFFORD SMITH, Secretary Chamber of Commerce. When you need a good clean shave, see P. H. Jenkins, 1313 Dodge street. —Adv. Heffley's Tailors For Nifty Up-to-Date CLOTHING Oliver Theatre Bldg. 149 N. 13th Very truly yours, Springfield Commercial Assn. 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. SHOES MADE LIKE NEW with our rapid shoe repair methods, one-fifth the cost. Sold uncalled-for shoes. We have a selection; all sizes, all prices. FRIEDMAN BROS. 211 South 14th St. Omaha. SLAUGHTER SYSTEM AND LYDAS HAIR BEAUTIFIER Guaranteed to Grow Hair in Six Treatments or Money Refunded Douglas 8536 Miss Nellie Scott J. A. Edholm E. W. Sherman Standard Laundry 24th, Near Lake Street Phone Webster 130 AUG. ANDERSON GROCERIES AND CHOICE FRUITS See Me First Web. 2274 24th and Clark Sts. WATERS BARNHART PRINTING CO ОМАНА 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 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. SOMETHING NEW—THE ALAMO DE LUXE ORCHESTRA The Alamo has been remodeled. It is the Dreamiest Garden west of Chicago. BEST OF ENTERTAINMENT We cater to Omaha's best people. Special cabaret. Service, Our Motto. Don't forget Our Flashlight Ball Monday night, May 14. We will have a flashlight picture of the Garden. Get in on it. Admission 25 Cents. Herrington & Killingsworth, Props. 00 TEXAS MILITIAMEN MURDER NEGROES (Continued From First Page) taxpayers and lawabiding citizens. He scored the restricted district, and called attention to the fact that trouble between the Colored population and the soldiers generally start is that section of the city, and for that reason there should have been protection provided. Issue Protest. The following protest has been issued by those composing the committee which waited on the city commissioners: "The undersigned Colored citizens of Galveston appeared before the board of city commissioners on Thursday night and vigorously protested against the lawlessness of the United States soldiers, whose actions since arriving in Galveston have so terrorized the Colored population of the city, and to such extent that they felt it necessary to ask the board to render such assistance and protection needed to protect the Colored population against the wilful and ma- AMUSE Mothers' Day---Alamo SUNDAY EVERYBODY WILL RIDE REMEMBER Y SOMETHING NEW—THE ALamo The Alamo has been remodeled. of CH BEST OF ENT We cater to Omaha's best Our Motto. Don't forget Our Flare. We will have a flashlight picture of Admission 25 Cents. The Alhambra The House of Courtesy 24th and Parker SUNDAY ROBT. HENON IN "THE BAD BOY" Two Reel Drama Extraordinary One Keystone Comedy MONDAY "THE LAST OF THE INGRAHAMS" TUESDAY MUTUAL NIGHT WM. RUSSELL IN "THE TWINKLER" "JERRY'S DOUBLE HEADER" One Comedy WEDNESDAY "THE DOUBLE CROSS" "DONE IN OIL" Hearst Pathe News. Triangle Comedy THURSDAY "THE CRIMSON STAIN" "BACHELOR'S FINISH" "UNCLE SAM'S DEFENDERS" One Comedy FRIDAY METRO NIGHT MADAME PETROVA Special Comedy Two Reel Drama SATURDAY A Surprise—Matinee Run of Pictures at 2 O'clock "BUDDY'S CHRISTMAS" "THE BEARDED FISHERMAN" "SLIPPING IT OVER ON FATHER" Hearst Pathe News The Entrancingly Sweet Bartolo The Final Word in Beautiful Music. THE MONITOR hicious lawlessness of these so-called United States soldiers. Within the past forty-eight hours the lives of two of our most respected citizens have been willfully and maliciously taken, and others seriously and perhaps fatally wounded, for no other reason than they were Negroes, and the pleasure of seeing them fall when shot by some assassin. Shame on a country which boasts of such civilization! We are patriotic. We are sincere and we are loyal. We stand ready to bare our hearts against a foe of this country. No race is more loyal to their country. No motive more pure than ours. Then why should we be made targets of these uniform men who call themselves soldiers? Our grievance was most forcibly presented to the board by Mr. Anthony. He spoke broadly and with force of the wrongs we are enduring and the remedy which should be adopted. The board accepted his remarks as timidly as we received the assurance that the city would be po MENTS amo DeLuxe Garden MAY 13. RECEIVE A CARNATION OUR MOTHER AMO DE LUXE ORCHESTRA It is the Dreamiest Garden west Chicago. ENTRAINMENT People. Special cabaret. Service, Light Ball Monday night, May 14. of the Garden. Get in on it. Merrington & Killingsworth, Props. ALAMO DeLUXE ICE CREAM GARDEN SPECIAL ATTRACTION! Cabaret entertainment every evening from 7:30 to 11:30. Don't forget the De Luxe Matinee every Thursday and Sunday afternoon from 3:30 to 5:30. No dancing on Sunday. ICE CREAM DELIVERED FREE Herrington & Killingsworth. Phone W. 2861. 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. Rex Theatre "IZZY" LEW ROSE—Your Favorite Comedian With the Five Hargis Sisters ALL NEW SONGS AND DANCES Every Afternoon and Evening 1.316 DOUGLAS STREET A Riot of Fun—Don't Miss It SMOKE Te Be Ce THE .BEST 5c CIGAR liced by a provost guard in conjunction with the police force which is the only way to accomplish the desired results." The only paper in Galveston that has waged a vigorous protest against this disgraceful conduct of the militiamen is The Labor Dispatch, published in the interest of union labor by J. W. Young. A Scout knows that people expect more of him than they do of other boys, so he governs his conduct so that no word of reproach can truthfully be brought against the Brotherhood to which he has pledged his loyalty. He seeks to always make the word Scout worthy of the respect of people whose opinions have value. "Fire! Fire!" Shumpert Logan, leader of the pather patrol, and Robert Allen, Scout Scribe, discovered a fire eating the roof of a house at 22nd and Clark streets, and immediately hustled a ladder, a bucket of water and got busy. They succeeded in putting out the fire, which was appreciated by the tenant. Troop 23 will spend the week end May 19 at Camp Parker, about three miles west of Florence, hiking, camping, cooking, drilling and eating. We are glad to note that the excellent showing of our boys in the garden parade last Saturday has created quite a bit of favorable comment. Law 5, A Scout is courteous. He is polite to all, especially to women, children, old people, and the weak and helpless. He must not take pay for being helpful or courteous. THE NOBLE AND GENEROUS SOUTH The following excerpt is taken from one of the many letters received from the south last week and goes further to show what a beautiful paradise our race lives in and how foolish our people are for wanting to leave (?). "If you can arrange to get us away from here, I will try to act as pilot. We are about twelve miles from the railroad and if we are caught attempting to leave the south we will, according to a new law, be sent to prison. It isn't a pleasant anticipation, but we want to leave so badly that about nine families of us are willing to take the chance." Petersen & Michelsen Hardware Co. GOOD HARDWARE 2408 N St. Tel. South 162 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 Western Fun 2518 Lake Street Open Day Our Conveniences: Free Spacious Morgue and Reposing Rooms com Derma-Surgery work; lady attend auto or horse drawn vehicles. Service. Western Funeral Home 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. --- BOY SCOUT NEWS Troop No. 23. S. M., H. F. Anderson. S. Scribe, Robert Allen. 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. 1100 and Web. 204 Licensed Embalmer. 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. 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 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. Webster 7971 N. A. Patton, Proprietor 1014-1016-1018 South 11th St. Telephone Douglas 4445 62 MODERN AND NEATLY FURNISHED ROOMS 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 delete. Air tight preservation case; nt, if desired; private ambulance, lowest prices. Polite and Expert ---