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THE MONITOR $1.50 a Year. 5c a Copy Miss Rankin Favors Universal Suffrage Congresswoman From West Wants All Women to be Given the Ballot.... Regardless of Race or Color. TALKS AT HOWARD UNIVERSITY Representative from Montana Has a Pleasing Personality-Addresses Sorority Girls and Gets Warm Welcome. Washington, D. C.—Miss Jeanette Rankin of Montana, the only woman Congressman, is an object of interest wherever she appears, as well as to all visitors to the House of Representatives. Last Friday afternoon Miss Rankin was the center of interest and attraction at Howard University, when she was present upon invitation of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority to lecture for them. Miss Rankin was introduced by the presiding officer, Miss Maud Burley. She began her address with "Men and Women" and spoke of many things in and about Montana. Then she began to speak for and in favor of woman suffrage. She told how she won out over the men and of her jovial disposition; of her social service work and work for woman suffrage during the past eight years. She said her first vote was cast for herself, and that she was in favor of suffrage for all women without regard to race or color, and would subscribe to nothing not for the benefit of all. After the exercises Miss Maud Murdock presented Miss Rankin with a large bunch of flowers and she remained and shook hands with the students. She made a very good impression. CONGRESSMAN PRESENTS PETION TO PRESIDENT FOR BOSTON ASSOCIATION Washington, D. C.—Congressman Tinkham, of Boston, presented to President Wilson a petition forwarded to him by the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, urging action upon alleged discrimination against members of the Colored race by the war department. The petition came to Mr. Tinkham from Butler R. Wilson, secretary of the association and a member of the Massachusetts public safety committee. Acompanying it was a letter explaining that R. McCants Andrews of Boston, a graduate of Howard University, of this city, and now a member of the Harvard Law School, was denied admission to Plattsburg by the orders of General Leonard Wood to the Boston recruiting office. This order, states the letter, prevents the admission of Colored citizens to officers' training camps unless they apply in sufficient numbers to warrant the establishment of a separate camp. Omaha, Nebraska, May 19, 1917 Join the American Red Cross T Issues Stirring Address to the The National Association For the Advancement of People at Its Annual Meeting in Washington, Md., 17, Patriotic, But Persistent For Right The representatives of Negro organizations of millions of men, together with their friends and other races, deem it fitting at this critical time of our country and the world to express the attitudes which they think fitting for the twelve men of Negro descent and for many other millions residing in Africa, in Africa, and in the islands of the sea. We view as a basic cause of this world war the marker races by the dominant groups of men, and serve rivalry among European nations in their marker and backward people for purposes of selflessness of the ultimate good of the oppressed. We see permanent peace only in the extension of government by the consent of the governed, not the smaller nations of Europe but among the natives of Africa, the West Indies and the Negroes of the sea. Despite the imperfect record of England, of our own land in dealing with Colored peoples, we believe that the greatest hope for ultimate democracy entitious barriers of race and color, lies on the side with whom our country has become a companion. Justification of this belief we point on the one hand in aid democracy of France, the recent freeing of our wars in Russia, and the slow but steady advance of universal justice in the British Empire and in our own other hand we point to the wretched recapture of Africa and the South Seas, and her preachment and race superiority. We, therefore, earnestly urge our Colored for heartily in this fight for eventual world peace to enlist in the army; to join in the pressing holding food supplies; to labor in all ways by hand, increasing the efficiency of our country. We urge our deep sympathy with the reasonable and deep resentment among Negroes at the persistent discrimination to which they are subject and will be when they do their patriotic duty. Let us, however, never forget that this country even more than to those who lynch, disfranchise us. As our country it rightly demands our will sense as well today as when with Crispus Attuck independence and with 200,000 black soldiers it helped hammer out our own freedom. Absolute loyalty in arms and in civic duties never lead us to abate our just complaints and despite the gratuitous advice of those who wish to complainingly to caste and peonage, we demand ought to demand— 1. The right to serve our country on the battlefield; receive training for such service. 2. The right of our best men to lead troops on the battle, and to receive officers' training in prepareship. The National Association For the Advancement of Colored People at Its Annual Meeting in Washington, May 16 and 17, Patriotic, But Persistent For Rights. The representatives of Negro organizations embracing many millions of men, together with their friends and fellow workers of other races, deem it fitting at this critical time in the history of our country and the world to express the attitude and aspirations which they think fitting for the twelve million Americans of Negro descent and for many other millions resident in America, in Africa, and in the islands of the sea. We view as a basic cause of this world war the despising of the darker races by the dominant groups of men, and the consequent fierce rivalry among European nations in their effort to use darker and backward people for purposes of selfish gain regardless of the ultimate good of the oppressed. We see permanent peace only in the extension of the principle of government by the consent of the governed, not simply among the smaller nations of Europe but among the natives of Asia and Africa, the West Indies and the Negroes of the United States. Despite the imperfect record of England, of Belgium, and of our own land in dealing with Colored peoples, we earnestly believe that the greatest hope for ultimate democracy, with no adventitious barriers of race and color, lies on the side of the Allies, with whom our country has become a companion in arms. In justification of this belief we point on the one hand to the splendid democracy of France, the recent freeing of our fellow sufferers in Russia, and the slow but steady advance of principles of universal justice in the British Empire and in our own land; and on the other hand we point to the wretched record of Germany in Africa and the South Seas, and her preachment of autocracy and race superiority. We, therefore, earnestly urge our Colored fellow citizens to join heartily in this fight for eventual world liberty; we urge them to enlist in the army; to join in the pressing work of providing food supplies; to labor in all ways by hand and thought in increasing the efficiency of our country. We urge this despite our deep sympathy with the reasonable and deep-seated feeling of resentment among Negroes at the persistent insult and discrimination to which they are subject and will be subject even when they do their patriotic duty. Let us, however, never forget that this country belongs to us even more than to those who lynch, disfranchise and segregate us. As our country it rightly demands our whole-hearted defense as well today as when with Crispus Attucks we fought our Independence and with 200,000 black soldiers in the Civil War helped hammer out our own freedom. Absolute loyalty in arms and in civic duties need not for a moment lead us to abate our just complaints and just demands. Despite the gratuitous advice of those who wish us to submit uncomplainingly to caste and peonage, we demand and of right ought to demand— 1. The right to serve our country on the battlefield and to receive training for such service. 2. The right of our best men to lead troops of their own race in battle, and to receive officers' training in preparation for such leadership. 3. The immediate stoppage of lynching. 6. The abolition of "Jim Crow" cars. 7. The repeal of segregation ordinances. 8. Equal civil rights in all public institutions. These are not minor matters. They are not nai t. They are the least that self-respecting, fr ean have and live. In asking these rights we p roordinary desert. We are ordinary men, train forced sometimes to crime, kept in poverty. Yet (Continued on third page) 8. Equal civil rights in all public institutions and movements. These are not minor matters. They are not matters that can wait. They are the least that self-respecting, free, modern men can have and live. In asking these rights we pretend to no extraordinary desert. We are ordinary men, trained in ignorance, forced sometimes to crime, kept in poverty. Yet even so we have Vol. II. No. 46 (Whole No. 98) The Conservation of Food Supplies Unusual Problems Confronting Nation to Be Considered At Omaha Meeting Next Week. CALLS STATE CONFERENCE Co-operation of All Citizens Invited At Auditorium Meetings May 22-25. The nation is now facing unusual problems in production, distribution and use of foods. To meet this situation Governor Neville, as president of the State Conservation and Welfare Commission, has called a meeting to be held in Omaha May 22 to 25, to consider the conservation of food supplies, to determine a policy to meet the situation and to devise ways and means for carrying this policy into effect throughout the state. Representation. The Conservation and Welfare Commission, created by a statutory action, in its call says: "We, the officers of the commission, hereby urge and invite the citizens of Nebraska to select from their various organizations, agricultural, educational, social, religious, industrial and labor, representatives to meet in the city of Omaha May 22 to 25 to discuss the conservation and increase of foods and to promulgate a practical policy to be put into effect." You are urged to appoint representatives immediately and send their names at once to E. R. Danielson, secretary executive committee, Municipal Auditorium, Omaha. Program. The program opens in the Municipal Auditorium at 8 p. m., Tuesday, May 22, with an address by Governor Neville. Other addresses will be made by Mayor Dahlman of Omaha, Hon. W. J. Taylor of Merna, and a representative of the government. Wednesday's program will consider "Problems in Production." This will deal with cultivation of waste places, poultry raising, late planting, side crops, meat production, milk production, the seed problem, city and town labor on the farm, the conservation of farm machinery and the financing of production and marketing. Thursday's program will cover "Conservation in Distribution." The topics are: "Speculation and Hoarding," "Conservative Buying," "Saving in Marketing" and "Shipping Facilities." A general discussion will follow. Friday's program will relate wholly to "Conservation in the Home," covering kitchen waste, balanced foods, canning and drying, food substitutes and uses of cereals. The domestic science and extension departments of the University of Nebraska will give demonstrations along these lines during the conference. Exhibits by state departments and meat cutting demonstrations will supplement the program. ANSWERS ABOUT NEGRO LABOR Chicago, May 7, 1917. Mr. George Wells Parker, Business Manager The Monitor: Dear Sir—Replying to the questions in your recent inquiry, which I assume you have addressed to a number of cities, Chicago offers opportunities for Negro labor, as it does for all other forms of labor. As a matter of fact, at the present time there is going on a large importation of Negro labor because some of the larger industries have found it impossible to obtain sufficient help. This may or may not be a temporary condition, dependent altogether upon the duration of the special circumstances that are causing our industries to increase their facilities. If the demand should slacken I fancy that the local labor market would be overcrowded with unskilled labor. The importation of Negro help is already creating problems of housing and the like. My personal advice would be not to take any special action with regard to the Chicago situation at this time. Cleveland, O., May 9, 1917. My Dear Sir-I am in receipt of your letter requesting information concerning the Negro migration from the South. In reply would say that our city offers opportunities for the industrious Negro from the South. It seems that the railroads, about a year ago, brought a great many unacsirable Negroes to our locality and after they were brought here and worked awhile they quit working and gave us a great deal of trouble, but we find now that married men are General Race News 2 SENATOR J. B. FORAKER WAS STAUNCH FRIEND OF RACE Cincinnati, O., May 10.—Former United States Senator Joseph Benson Foraker, who died here Thursday, was an earnest and insistent advocate of the rights of the Negro. During his senatorial career, he was an ardent supporter of President Roosevelt, even when Mark Hanna wanted the presidential nomination. The discharge of the 167 Colored troopers by Roosevelt brought him and Foraker at the parting of the ways, the latter vigorously championing the cause of the soldiers. In an impassioned speech on the floor of the Senate late in 1900 he declared that President Roosevelt had misconceived his constitutional powers in discharging 167 men of the 25th Infantry for alleged complications in the Brownsville raid. The following April he delivered a three-hour speech attacking the discharge. The fight became so furious that Roosevelt appointed Ralph Tyler, of Ohio, to be auditor of the Navy Department, in an effort to wean the Colored vote away from the Senator. It was at this time that Foraker called Booker T. Washington the "third Senator from Ohio." Senator Foraker never ceased in his opposition against the discharge of the Colored soldiers. He delivered an address before the session of the Baltimore A. M. E. Conference in Washington in April, 1908, at which time he attacked Roosevelt. Just before he retired from the United States Senate in 1909, the Colored citizens of Washington presented him a handsome silver loving cup for his strong stand against the Brownsville discharge. SUCCESSOR TO FATHER MASON CHOSEN St. Louis, Mo.—The vestry has extended a unanimous call to Rev. Shelton H. Bishop, of St. Philip's Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to become rector of All Saints Church, this city. Fr. Bishop is a young man and is the son of Rev. Hutchins C. Bishop, rector of St. Philip's Church, New York City, and a nephew of the late rector of All Saints Church, Rev. Cassius M. C. Mason. DELAWARE GOVERNOR CON- FERS WITH COLORED MEN Dover, Del.—At the invitation of Governor Townsend, a number of Colored men had a conference with him a few days ago regarding the part that Colored people of Delaware would take in aiding the country in the present war crisis. HAITIWOULD ENTER WAR Port au Prince, Haiti.—President Artiguenave has sent a message to the senate and chamber of commerce in congress demanding a declaration of war against Germany and a commissioner has been appointed to consider the question. HOW IS THIS FOR PATRIOTISM? Camden, N. J.—W. A. Scott walked all the way from Albion to try to enlist in one of the United States regiments, only to find that all Colored regiments are filled and no more Colored recruits are being taken at present. THE MONITOR ace News ANSWERS Mr. George Manager Dear Sir Assistant Business Manager Chicago Association of Commerce. Minneapolis, May 7, 1917. Mr. George Wells Parker, The Monitor, Omaha: Dear Sir--Thank you for your letter with reference to the location of Negro labor in this district. We do not know of any firms that are considering the employment of Negro labor at this time. In connection with the farm work the placement of help is entirely under the control of the Minnesota Commission of Public Safety, and plans will not be made definitely in this respect until the end of the week. I am very sorry that I cannot give a more definite reply to your letter. DAVID C. ADIE, Assistant Secretary Minneapolis Civic and Commerce Association. --- LITTLE LIBERIA DECLARES WAR Consul General Ernest Lyon Receives Word of Its Decision to Join in With the Allies. According to a cablegram received by Dr. Ernest Lyon, Liberian consul general to the United States, the little West African republic has cast its lot with the Allies. The cablegram, which is signed by Secretary of State D. B. King, reads: "Liberia this day severed relations with the imperial government of Germany. Exequatur of German representatives revoked. Liberian attitude one of sympathetic cooperation with the United States and Allied governments. Inform all officers and Liberians within your jurisdiction, also the government of the United States to which you are accredited." Dr. Lyon immediately notified Secretary of State Lansing of the attitude of the Liberian government. The decision of Liberia is especially gratifying to the many friends of the little repubile in this country. Unfriendly sources had accused it of leaning toward Germany. Foodstuffs in Liberia have soared higher than in the United States and much suffering has resulted. Dr Lyon is making an appeal for funds to relieve the distressing situation among the natives there. He would like to announce a tidy sum when Liberia celebrates its Independence Day on July 26. DJOCESE OF ARKANSAS ELECTS COLORED BISHOP Hope, Ark., May 10.—Today at the closing session of the Convention of the Episcopal Church of the Diocese of Arkansas, which has been in session here, the Very Rev. James A. Russell, archdeacon of Colored work in the Diocese of Southern Virginia and principal of St. Paul's Normal and Industrial School of Lawrenceville, Va., was elected bishop-suffragan. The last General Convention of the Episcopal Church, which was held in St. Louis in October, enacted legislation empowering any diocese that might so choose to elect a bishop suffragan for the Colored work within its borders. Arkansas is the first diocese to avail itself of this provision. Archdeacon Russell upon his graduation from Hampton, nearly thirty years ago, upon his ordination went to Lawrenceville, Va., where, with meagre resources, he built up one of the greatest schools for Negroes in the South. Quietly and unobtrusively he has gone about his work and has done so well that he is recognized as one of the most successful and useful citizens of his state. He is well qualified for the position to which he has been elected. PROMINENT WOMAN DIES Chicago, Ill.—Mrs. Jessie Johnson died here Thursday, May 3, from pneumonia. She was the wife of Mr. Elijah Johnson, a large real estate holder. Fenton Johnson, the poet, and Dr. Alfred Johnson are her sons. WE PAY A BIG PRICE FOR MEDICINE BOTTLES AND FRUIT JARS, 2214 SEWARD ST. Belmont Laundry, Webster 6900. Satisfaction guaranteed. NORTH BRAZIL TELEPHONE COMPANY LOCAL LONG DISTANCE TELEPHONE BELL SYSTEM AMERICAN TELEPHONE & TELEPHONE The Monitor has taken up this m and is able to be of service to you. Write at once for information and en- amp for reply. Address, ditions. The Monitor has taken up this problem and is able to be of service to you. Write at once for information and enclose stamp for reply. Address, George Wells Parker, Business Manager of The Monitor, Omaha, Nebraska. --- coming into our locality. Our city is not overcrowded with such labor at the present time and there are a good many firms here that could use industrious Negro labor. Trusting this will be of some information to you and thanking you for your favor, I am very truly yours, LAMAR T. BEMAN, Director of Public Welfare. It is Much Easier to Use the Telephone the Proper Way There is a right and a wrong way to use a telephone. The Right Method: 1. The person calling removes the telephone receiver. 2. Operator says, "Number, please?" 3. Person calling gives the number slowly, as "Four, eight, nine," for 489, with a slight pause between each figure. 4. Operator repeats, "Four, eight, nine." 5. The person calling says, "Right." 6. Someone answers, "Smith and Company." 7. Person calling says, "May I speak to Mr. Brown, please?" 8. Person answering, "He's here; I'll call him." 9. Mr. Brown answers, "Mr. Brown." 10. Person calling, "This is Mr. Jones," and the conversation proceeds without useless delay. Follow this method and you will be surprised how it will save your time and give a "business tone" to your establishment. AVERSAKA TELEPHONE COMPANY LOCAL LONG DISTANCE TELEPHONE DELI SYSTEM MARSHAL TELEPHONE TELEPHONE EN 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 OUR RIGHT TO VOTE Nebraska is now the nineteenth equal suffrage state. Gradually all the states will adopt this measure and we are hoping, as has been contended, that it will prove a great power for better government, better legislations, and greater reforms. There are many strong points in favor of "votes for women" and now that they have been granted in our state, it is the duty of every woman to exercise this right. All worthy men vote. Franchise unused is as wrong as franchise misused or abused. Let us realize the near sacredness of this privilege the great responsibility it brings to us, and the duty it requires of us to use it, for the good of the state, the nation and the generations that follow us.—L. S. E. FACT AND COMMENT Keep up and you will never have to catch up. Fertile Ground is there to stay. He who jumps at conclusions will land in confusions. What will you choose to do with time? The alternatives are to use it or misuse it. "There is one word that we quickly learn in five languages," writes an American Red Cross nurse who is serving in a French army hospital. "It is the word that comes most often to the lips of sick or wounded soldiers when suffering or delirium wrings utterances from them. It is mutter, mere, moeder, madre and 'mother'." —Youth's Companion. SOME OF THESE DAYS Some of these days all the skies will be brighter; Some of these days all the burdens will be lighter; Hearts will be happier, souls will be whiter, Some of these days, in the desert upspringing, Fountains shall flash while the joy bells are ringing; And the world—with its sweetest of birds—shall go singing Some of these days! Some of these days! Let us bear with our sorrow! Faith in the future—its light we may borrow; There will be joy in the golden tomorrow— Some of these days! Will N. Johnson, Lawyer, 109 So. 14th Street. Douglas 5841. CARD OF THANKS Thomas Wheeler, Mrs. L. Smith Davis and Lulu Jones wish to thank the Eureka Art Class and the Ladies' Progressive Club and their many friends for the beautiful floral designs sent them as tokens of their sympathy during the bereavement by the death of their sister, Mrs. Jennie French, of Kansas City, Mo. John Ruskin Cigar, 5 cents. Biggest and Best. --- THE MONITOR. ST. JOHN'S A. M. E. CHURCH NOTES Large attendance continues thru the revival campaign. The Rev. S. McDuffie is a powerful preacher, with wonderful vision and imaginative powers. The Rev. Mrs. M. E. Palmer will preach at St. John's Sunday evening at 8 p. m.. Twenty Sunday School girls and boys took a stand for Christ Sunday. June 8 Prof. R. G. Jackson, musical instructor of Western University, Quindaro, Kans., also organist and choir master of Allen Chapel, Kansas City, Mo., will give a recital at St. John's. Glee Club, consisting of four girls and boys from St. John's, and four from Zion Baptist, who are now students at Western University and are under the musical training of Prof. Jackson, will appear on program with Prof. Jackson June 8. Come and see the wonderful improvement in our boys and girls. Among the many tokens of remembrance given to Mrs. W. T. Osborne is an exquisite hand embroidered table center 45 inches in diameter, with American beauty roses and finished with a 7-inch crocheted edge border, made and presented by Mrs. Lulu Rountree; a masterpiece of art in star design hand crocheted yoke made and presented by Mrs. Dr. W. M. Gordon, and a beautiful hand painted plate in American beauty roses presented by Mrs. Fannie Walker. Mrs. Frances Smith and daughter Mrs. M. Benning, entertained at dinner Wednesday in honor of the Rev. S. McDuffie, his assistants, Messrs. Williams and Boggus, and Rev. and Mrs. W. T. Osborne. Miss Irene Phillips entertained at 6 o'clock dinner Tuesday in honor of Rev. S. McDuffie and his assistants, Messrs. Williams and Boggus. The Du Bois Dramatic Club will present Mr. J. Andrew Singleton in recital June 18.—Adv. TRANSPORTATION REFUSED IN FLORID^ Last week transportation for five men was wired to Pensacola, Fla., by the Burlington, the result being that the sheriff interfered and demanded that the ticket agent cancel the same. The Burlington then issued Mr. Parker prepaid orders and the same were sent as registered mail. If these vouchers are not honored it will then be necessary to take the matter up with the Burlington officials and have the tickets sent direct. Persons in Mississippi to whom transportation was wired received theirs without trouble. I have had some treats in my little excursion, not the least of which was the gazing on some—albeit the smallest—of the "everlasting hills," and on those noblest children of the earth, fine healthy trees, as independent in their beauty as virtue; set them where you will, they adorn and need not adornment.—George Eliot. One of the most durable woods is sycamore. A statue made from it, now in the museum of Gizeh, at Cairo, is believed to be nearly six thousand years old. It is entirely sound and natural in appearance. FROM THE SOUTH Robert Casses, Milton, Fla. Perry Taylor, Milton, Fla. James Taylor, Pensacola, Fla. Thomas Ethridge, Laurel, Miss. Jerry Robinson, Pensacola, Fla. Vacation Reflection. Durability of Sycamore. RECENT ARRIVALS blazed a great red trail to free sweat—a proof of our earnest rights are not rewards of merit and prerequisites to uplift that our enemies and some of our Let our action, then, include try, unbounded effort toward all of this world battle of America, this and in further, stronger defense and self-government, let us in America can be happy and democrats are lynched, disfrand millions of other darker folk are In earnest confirmation of that the twelve million Negro Americans and solemn festival beginning in three hundred years after the war on the American mainland. On in the beginning of a shameful for the partial fall of its shackle, joice and solemnly resolve on the in America to go forward toward compromise. The Thompson, B Presents in all their The economic quality was than at the May Days Are Here blazed a great red trail to freedom, stained with our blood and sweat—a proof of our earnestness. Modern political and social rights are not rewards of merit. They are measures of protection and prerequisites to uplift. The denial of them is death, and that our enemies and some of our false friends well know. Let our action, then, include unfaltering loyalty to our country, unbounded effort toward realizing the larger, finer objects of this world battle of America and her allies; simultaneous with this and in further, stronger determination to realize world peace and self-government, let us insist that neither the world nor America can be happy and democratic so long as twelve million Americans are lynched, disfranchised and insulted—so long as millions of other darker folk are exploited and killed. In earnest confirmation of this thought and action we call on the twelve million Negro Americans to unite with us in a great and solemn festival beginning in August, 1919, which will be three hundred years after the permanent settlement of Negroes on the American mainland. On that occasion, without exultation in the beginning of a shameful slavery, but with thankfulness for the partial fall of its shackles, let us meet and think and rejoice and solemnly resolve on the threshold of our fourth century in America to go forward toward Freedom without hesitation or compromise. Not Only Here, But Heartily Welcome. Preparedness is valuable and essential here also. Our reasonable prices will always please you. Thomas Kilpatrick & Co. We Have a Complete Line of FLOWER,GRASS AND GARDEN Seeds Bulbs, Hardy Perennials, Poultry Supplies Fresh cut flowers always on hand Stewart's Seed Store 119 N. 16th St. Opp. Post Office Phone Douglas 977 STANEK'S PHARMACY Henry Stanek, Prop. PRESCRIPTION EXPERT Cor. 24th and L Sts. Tel. So. 878 Presents spring and summer fashions in all their newness. The economy of purchasing good quality was never better demonstrated than at the present time. 3 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 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. 3831 Home Rendered Lard. We Smoke and Cure our own Hams and Bacon. ```markdown ``` 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 RECOGNITION OF LEADERSHIP The election last week by the Diocese of Arkansas of a well-qualified Colored priest to be bishop suffragan in charge of the growing work of the Episcopal Church among the Colored people in that diocese is an event of far reaching importance. It marks the recognition of the ability for leadership among the race by the Episcopal Church, which recognition will undoubtedly have a most salutary effect upon members of the race outside of the communion of this most earnest and influential Church, which numbers over a million communicants and more than 5,000 clergy. Among this number are about 25,000 communicants and nearly 200 clergy of the race. How to reach more effectually the masses of our people has been a problem which has given much concern to the Episcopal Church. Various plans have been proposed. Among these the giving of the episcopate to members of the race has been considered for many years. The Canon providing for Suffragan Bishops was introduced and passed in the General Convention several years ago to meet this exigency. Instead of its adoption for Colored work in the South it was used for increased Episcopal supervision in large cities and dioceses, New York, Philadelphia and Chicago were among the large cities which elected suffragans; and Iowa and Minnesota were among the dioceses which chose suffragans. Moreover, the men who were elected to these positions are among the ablest men in the Church. Arkansas is the first diocese in the country to choose a Colored suffragan and The Monitor rejoices that the choice has fallen upon such a worthy priest as the Rev. James A. Russell. He is a Virginian by birth and training. His entire ministry has been spent in the South. He is scholarly, manly, tactful and as the head of a great school has shown administrative ability of the highest order. From every standpoint, therefore, there could not be a better choice. Bishop Winchester, of Arkansas, whose suffragan he is to be, is a man of warm sympathy and intense interest in everything that makes for the uplift of the Colored race, and work with such a man, whatever other difficulties there may be in the way, will receive every encouragement he can possibly give. Of course it is not yet known whether Archdeacon Russell will accept his election. Should he do so, the experiment of the adaptation of the episcopate to the work of the Episcopal Church among Colored people in the South will be begun under the most favorable auspices and will be eagerly watched throughout the country. Its significance lies in the entrusting of leadership in the office of the episcopate to Colored men on the part of the Episcopal Church in the United States. Leadership by the entrusting of the priesthood to men of the race has been an accomplished THE MONITOR. MONITOR the civic, social and religious interests and the West, with the desire to con- d and upbuilding of the community and every Saturday. October July 2, 1915, at the Post Office at 3, 1879. WILLIAMS, Editor and Publisher. Barnett Haynes, Associate Editors. Editor and Business Manager. RES, $1.50 PER YEAR Events an Inch per Issue. With Twenty-first street, Omaha. Webster 4243. fact in this country more than a century. The entrusting of the episcopate follows the same principle. It is rather suggestive that the Convention which elected Archdeacon Russell should be held at Hope, Ark., and in St. Mark's Church. St. Mark's field of labor was Africa and Christian tradition makes him founder of the See of Alexandria. All auguries seem auspicious for this new venture of faith. JOIN THE RED CROSS An effort is being made all over the country to increase the membership of the Red Cross. Omaha is aiming at a membership of at least 20,000. It ought to reach 50,000. We hope it will. This is a world wide society devoted to the relief of suffering. It recognizes no creed, nationality or color. Its work is to relieve suffering HUMANITY. Memberships range from $1.00 to $100.00. We urge upon our people to join. One dollar could not be invested better. Go to any booth where membership is being solicited and lay down your dollar and get your little Red Cross button. Or see one of the following, who have been appointed to serve on the membership committee: H. J. Pinkett, the Rev. W. T. Osborne, Dr. A. G. Edwards, Dr. L. E. Britt, Mrs. J. Alice Stewart or the Rev. John Albert Williams, who will be pleased to receive your membership. JOIN THE RED CROSS NOW! DISCRIMINATION IN THE NAVY We are absolutely opposed to the discrimination which obtains in the United States navy. It is a disgrace to this country and a protest should be sent to the President and the Congress from all Americans who believe in fair play and justice. The government is calling for thousands of men to serve in the navy, and to us it seems treasonable to bar Americans from this arm of the service on the ground of color. Can the United States, while claiming to be battling for the rights of humanity and the triumph of democracy, afford to stultify itself before the world by permitting this discrimination in the navy? SKITS OF SOLOMON England's Fight for Human Freedom England, O my son, is putting up a brave fight for the cause of human liberty and equality—so brave that even the angels in heaven are borrowing handkerchiefs to wipe away the tears of joy. How so great a nation could enter a war so unselfishly is the marvel of the whole dadblamed book of history. Of course if Johnnie Bull has copped nearly all of Germany's provinces in Africa, made a collection of islands around the Mediterranean, tried to razzle-dazzle the Turks out of the Dardanelles, grabbed Bagdad and all contiguous fortile and unfertile country, ran up the English jack upon all islands lying around loose-like in the ocean --- got a hammerlock hold upon Calais, a port she has been aching after for many moons, and has also put across several other shady little deals. But withal, O my son, I would have you know that Old Albion entered this war without hope of gain and with an unselfishness unknown in the world before. She wants to demonstrate before the earth that all men are equal, provided, of course, that they are neither black men or Teutons. She wants every nation upon earth that has any pocket change or befty harvests to jump in on the Allies' side; other nations don't worry her the least bit. May the Allies win, O my son; because if they don't the day they sign the peace paper Miss Millenium will swoop down and take a seat on the corner bench. Thou shalt then be able to buy autos for a bone and private yachts for a dime. Contentment will crowd Old Man Misery off the bench and silvery dollars will ring the morning alarm at 10 a. m. Hold, son! My pipe is out. FIRMS WANTING Bethlehem Steel Mills, Sparrow's Point, Md. Yale & Towne Manufacturing company, 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 advancing transportation, but should they do so The Monitor will send for those whose applications are in. OPENED THURSDAY, MAY 10 The Monarch Billiard Parlors Most Beautiful in America 111 South 14th Street Six Latest Improved Tables Two Carroms Four Pockets JACK BROOMFIELD, Proprietor. TRUAX Laundry Family Washing a Specialty Douglas 6484 1518 Cass GIVE US A TRIAL. Dunham & Dunham MAKERS OF THE BEST $15.00 SUITS AND OVERCOATS IN THE WORLD. REPAIRING, CLEANING AND PRESSING. 118 South 15th Street. Omaha, Neb. Obvious Observations What has become of the awful Allied drive? Reckon they must have broken a spoke or punctured one of the rubber go-easy rims—what? We figured that the race question was behind the trouble in Cuba, and it is thoroughly confirmed in the ultimatum slipped to old President Menacol about hanging up a "For Rent" sign May 20. Last week a sheriff down in Bam wouldn't let some of our men get railway tickets that were waiting for them. Never mind, whiskers and tin 'way late we'll get 'em. Many of our friends say that if the court gives that Mr. Milkman back his booze, they are sure going to take milk on his route. Old John Liquor received such a terrific uppercut in the senate last week that national timekeepers are now beginning to give him the count. The English admiralty says the Uboat is a joke, while members of parliament say that it is about ready to ruin England. Which is which and the other? Come through with the subscription beans, brother. The man or woman who will read a paper and refuse to pay for it is worse than Mr. Villa of Mexico. Thanking you for your undivided attention we will now see what happened to wheat in the last half hour. SDAY, MAY 10 Events and Persons Miss Celota Thompson entertained in honor of her mother's birthday anniversary Saturday evening, May 12, at her home 2216 North Twenty-seventh avenue. Mrs. Lucinda Smith Davis, who has been quite ill since her return from Kansas City, Mo., is much improved. Bob Robinson returned Monday from a visit to Kansas City, Mo. While there he saw Joseph B. Lacour, whom he reports as meeting with great success in selling Lincoln Motion Picture stock. Smoke John Ruskin 5c Cigar. Biggest and Best.—Adv. The Crescent Whist Club met at the residence of Mrs. P. White, 1402 No. Eighteenth street, Tuesday afternoon. A four-course luncheon was served. First prize was won by Mrs. Robert N. Green; the booby prize by Mrs. Belle Taylor. Next meeting will be with Mrs. Green, 2526 Seward street. J. H. Broomfield, Charles Byrd, T. Jackson and Harry Buford left Wednesday for a motor trip to Excelsior Springs, Mo. En route they will stop at St. Joseph and Kansas City. The Woman's Auxiliary of the Church of St. Philip the Deacon will give a musicale at Jacob's Hall, Monday evening, May 21st. Admission 25 cents.—Adv. A May Pole entertainment will be given Monday night, May 21st, at the People's Mission, 116 North Tenth street. Good speaking and singing and winding of the May Pole. Committee on refreshments, Mrs. Hattie Agers, Mrs. Blanche Kennedy and Mrs. Jennie Peair; on decorations. Mrs. Annie Lenville, Mrs. A. Nash; Mrs. Blanche McDaniels. Sunday School superintendent, Mrs. C. Lewis. Ladies tailoring and dressmaking. Mrs. E. M. January, 2310 N. 25th St. Webster 1483.—Adv. Mrs. Julia Butler, of Chillicothe, Mo., was the guest of Mrs. Gertie Wiley and sister for a few days. She was entertained extensively during her visit here and left for home Wednesday, carrying away a most favorable impression of Omaha. Mrs. Victoria Morris, of Denver, Col., en route home from Kansas City, spent several days in Omaha, as the guest of her sister, Mrs. Susie Cooper of 1312 Jones street. 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 people in one of the strongest plays of the American stage, entitled "Satan" May 28.—Adv. C. C. Trent returned Friday morning from Marceline, Mo., where he went to attend the funeral of his nephew, Curtis Herndon. Mrs. Beatrice Brown, sister of Mrs. Nick Patton, died at St. Joseph's hospital last Thursday night. The body was shipped to Columbus, Ohio, Sunday morning by the Western Undertaking Company. Mrs. Patton accompanied the remains. Desdune's Orchestra, which played for the big Red Cross ball at the Fontenelle May 1, and won much favorable comment, will play at the Auditorium May 28, for the benefit of the Old Folks' Home. Nuff said. —Adv. Mrs. Charles McClure underwent a serious operation at the Nicholas Senn hospital Wednesday morning. It is requested that friends delay visiting her until her return home, which it is expected will be within the next ten days. THE MONITOR. Mrs. A. Harbin, of 3002 Grant St. who is confined to her bed, wishes to thank the Mission Circle ladies for the beautiful flowers sent her. Linton Rumble, who died at 1101 Capitol avenue Sunday, was buried Wednesday from the chapel of the Western Undertaking Company, Wednesday afternoon. The Rev. A. Waggner officiated. For chi's use our best coal or your kind at Harmon & Weeth. Webster 848.—Adv. Have you joined the Red Cross Society? You ought to. This great society for relieving human distress and suffering draws no race or color line. One dollar a year makes you a member and a helper in this noble work. Mrs. W. E. Wise, of Columbus, O., is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. M. F. Singleton, 1428 North 22nd St. 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. Mrs. Millard F. Singleton has gone to Chicago for an extended visit with her daughter, Mrs. James W. Madden. Miss Frances Shaw left Wednesday evening for Joliet, Ill., for an indefinite stay. Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Mack wish to announce the engagement of their daughter, Geraldine Tipps, to George C. Wheeler. A diamond ring will be given to the one selling the most tickets over $25.00 for the benefit play at the Auditorium May 28. This offer is open to all. For particulars call Mrs. John Perry, Harney 3886 or Mrs. Jewell, Webster 3217.--Adv. The Waiters' Protective Association will hold their regular meeting Sunday afternoon from 3 to 5 o'clock in the banquet room of the Warden hotel. The principal speaker will be W. S. Metcalfe. John Ruskin Cigar, 5 cents. Biggest and Best. The Phi Delta Sorority was hostess for the members' mothers at a beautifully appointed luncheon given at the home of the Misses Watson. The decorations were pink carnations and ferns. During the evening a musical and literary program was rendered to which the mothers responded. So pleased were the guests that they suggested the sorority invite them again, and upon motion it was decided that Mothers' Night should come annually. 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. Miss Belia Spicer, of Lincoln, and Miss Mary Green, of Brownville, Neb., were guests of Mrs. Larry Peoples Sunday and Monday. They are both sorority girls and members of the local society called upon them. Mrs. Silas Johnson, director of the musicale to be given May 21 at Jacobs' Hall, promises some very beautiful things for the occasion. Miss Dolores Johnson, a new and decided acquisition to the muiscal circles of our city, will sing at the Auditorium May 28. Be sure and hear her.—Adv. Dillard Simpson, headwaiter at the Field Club, requests that all waiters working at the opening wear the customary waiters' black uniform. The G. U. O. of O. F. District Grand Lodge No. 8, of Misouri will hold its Grand Session in Omaha, Neb., August 7-10, 1917. Watch paper for further announcements. J. C. Belcher, president of committee; W. H. Pane, vice president of committee; J. Whitney, treasurer of committee; R. L. Woodward, secretary. A very pleasant birthday surprise dinner was given Mr. and Mrs. D. J. Ervin at their residence in West Benson Sunday, May 13th, by their children, Miss Lillian Ervin and Messrs. Walter Jasper and Lanson Ervin. As a further surprise they were presented by their children with a check for $127.00 for the purpose of defraying their expenses for a visit to their former home in Tennessee. The presentation was made by Mrs. M. C. Sands. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Ranson, Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Morris, Mr. and Mrs. P. Agee, Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Fletcher, Mr. and Mrs. M. C. Sands, Mrs. H. A. Chiles, Mrs. W. W. Wade, Mrs. Nelson Brown, Mrs. E. H. Harper, Mrs. L. Strawthers. You will miss it if you fail to see Andrew Reed in the drama, "Satan," May 28 at the Auditorium. He's great.—Adv. Six of the men whom The Monitor brought from the South have been joined by their families and are now housekeeping. For real estate, loans, insurance and investments, see Eugene Thomas first. Rooms 413-14 Karbach Block, 15th and Douglas. Phone Douglas 3607.—Adv. Watch for a Shoe for W Tuesday, W Thursday---M Watch for a Wonderful Shoe Sale Brandei Our New 300-308 Bro 16th and Douglas Sts. The Ideal Pleating PLEATING, BUTTONS --- ALWAYS ch for a Wond Shoe Sale for Women tesday, Wednesday ursday---May 22-23 Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday---May 22-23-24 See Monday Night's Papers andeis Sto New Locat 300-308 Brown Building Douglas Sts. Opposi e Ideal Button and Pleating Co. TING, BUTTONS AND HEMSTITC PLEATING, BUTTONS AND HEMSTITCHING ALWAYS ASK FOR Delicia Delicia THE PERFECT ICE CREAM Mr. Murphy, superintendent of the Cudahy plant at Omaha, says that the Southern Colored workmen supplied him are the most industrious class of men he has ever handled. It was because these men made such records that the company is advancing transportation. The Omaha Poro Hair Dressing Parlor We treat the Scalp. Positively Grow Your Hair. Stop Falling Hair. Electric Scalp Treatment. Manicuring and Facial Massage. SMITH, CHILES & WHEELER 2414 North Twenty-fourth St. Phone Webster 3024. Wonderful Sale omen ednesday and ay 22-23-24 s Stores Location wn Building Button and ng Co. AND HEMSTITCHING Telephone Douglas 1936 ASK FOR icia RFECT 5 Opposite Brandeis 6 Lincoln Department Anita M. Taylor, Call L9810 9 a. m. to 3 p. m. Funeral services for Mr. Lon B. Thomas, who died at 10:40 Sunday morning at his home, 715 C street, were held at the A. M. E. Church, 2:30 Tuesday afternoon. Burial was in Wyuka cemetery. The services there were in charge of the Masons. The wife and children have the sincere sympathy of many friends and acquaintances. Gideon Band held its regular meeting Thursday evening at the Baptist Church. A debate, "Resolved That State-wide Prohibition is Detrimental to the Community," was thoroly discussed. Mrs. P. Gratton, Mrs. Ethel Price and Miss Smith, affirmative; Messrs. Moore, Bowdry and Scott, negative. Miss Estella Conrad is in the city for an indefinite stay. Mr. Julius Miller, of Omaha, is very critically ill at the home of his brother. 2251 South 8th street. Rev. B. Hillman preached a grand sermon on "Mother's" Sunday evening at the Baptist Church to a large and appreciative audience. Two new mem-members from New Orleans were added. The Optimistic Set met Thursday afternoon with the president, Mrs. Vernon Young, 665 South 20th street. The afternoon was enjoyably spent in a lively discussion of "current events." The next meeting will be with Mrs. Monroe Williams. Mr. Van Bowdry, captain of the Tribe of Ben Hur, assisted by Mrs. Eva Carter, will give a box social at Mt. Zion Baptist Church, May 25. Mrs. Odie Page left Tuesday for Huntington, Nebr., to spend the summer. Mrs. Mary MacCurley returned Sunday from Omaha where she spent the past month. Mr. and Mrs. George Baker Sundayed in Omaha, attending the annual sermon of "The Household of Ruth." Mr. and Mrs. Charles Haynes, 2117 South 10th, entertained at a "Mothers' Day" dinner Sunday evening in honor of Mrs. George Wiley. Covers were laid for eight. After dinner Mr. Haynes sang for his guest several songs apropos to Mother's Day. Mrs. Alice Perry, who has been visiting her daughter, Mrs. Henry Crews, during the past winter, left Wednesday morning for her home in Salina Kansas. Miss Ethel Valuevetti, of Horton, Kas., is in the city stopping at the home of Mrs. E. D. Shipman, 851 University avenue. WAGES OF WAITERS BOOSTED The Colored waiters at two places in Omaha have had their wages raised in the last ten days. The first were those at the Commercial Club who are now being paid $1.00 per luncheon against 75 cents formerly. The second were those at the Paxton, who received a little higher wages after a strong front put up by their headwaiter, George Watson. The latter took the fight to the manager and told him that not only must the wages be increased, but the waiters must get board. He finally won out and the matter was settled Tuesday morning. THE MONITOR A NECESSITY The Monitor is the only Colored paper in the United States making a direct effort to help people out of the South, and every report concerning labor can be absolutely relied upon. Subscribe now! $1.50 per year; 75 cents for six months; 50 cents for three months. THE MONITOR Thereare only two ways to do anything in life, the right way and the wrong way, and having gotten rid of this bit of philosophy we wish to say that in opening the new Monarch Billiard Parlors, Mr. Jack Broomfield has opened them in the right way. For refinement, finish, and equipment we doubt if there is another place of its kind in America. Mr. Broomfield Spent more than $4,000 fitting up his new parlors and in this sum are not included several of the handsome oil paintings upon the walls, the values of which run into four figures. The carrom and pocket tables are of the latest and finest type; the brass-chair hang lights of exquisite art metal; and the furnishings done in rich mahogany. It is really a beautiful place and has already become the mecca for gentlemen who love a quiet and pleasant game of pool and billiards. Mr. Broomfield has made a spectacular bid upon fortune for the success of his venture and our prediction is that even fortune cannot hesitate to shower her prizes upon one who feels that the finest in the land is none too good for the people of his race. "GOLDEN HAIR AND THE THREE BEARS" Don't fail to attend the grand cantata, "Golden Hair and the Three Bears," given by the pupils of Mrs. J. Alice Stewart, assisted by a few adults, at the new Mecca hall, Twenty-fourth and Grant streets, Friday June 1. Mr. William Lacey, the famous tenor singer, will appear as Bard the Forest King; Mrs. Dewey Allen, the lovely, clear soprano, as "the dehroned Forest Queen," and Mrs. Jeanne Ichiki, the wonderful high soprano, as the watchful Faithful. This promises to be the grandest event of the season. Beautiful costumes, new scenery, grand coronation drill. The Mozart Mandolin club will play between acts. The Ladies' Taborean band will appear for the first time. All performances and individual instruction are under the direction of the instructor, Mrs. Stewart. Come and see how Omaha has developed in a musical way.—Adv. THANKSGIVING SERVICE The G. U. O. of O. F. held their Annual Thanksgiving services at Grove M. E. Church at 3 o'clock p. m. The lodges represented: Omaha Lodge No. 2226, Gate City Lodge No. 6674, South Omaha Lodge No. 9374, Weeping Willow Lodge No. 9576, Queen City Household of Ruth No. 2903, Household of Ruth No. 549, Magic City Household of Ruth No. 5083, and the Past Grand Masters Council. An excellent sermon was preached by the Rev. M. B. Wilkinson, pastor of Mt. Moriah Baptist Church. Addresses by E. E. Bryant and M. H. Hazard. Solo by Mrs. L. M. Webster. Music furnished by Prof Desdunes' Military Band. LODGE DIRECTORY Omaha Lodge No. 146, A. F. and A. M., Omaha, Neb. Meetings first and third Fridays of every month. Lodge room 1018 Douglas street. Will N. Johnson, W. M.: Wynn McCulloch, Secretary. Keystone Lodge No. 4, K. of P., Omaha, Neb. Meetings first and third Thursday of each month. M. H. Hazard, C. C.; J. H. Glover, K. of R. S. Weeping Willow Lodge No. 9596, G. U. O. of O. F., meets second and fourth Thursdays of each month at U. B. F. Hall, 24th and Charles. M. H. Hazzard, N. G.; T. H. Gaskins, P. S. Colored Engineers and Firemen's Protective Association meets first and third Tuesdays of each month at 1810 Douglas. W. H. T. Ransom, pres.; J. H. Moss, sec. 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. Rocking Chair A Servicable Strong and Very Comfortable Rocker Well made in beautiful Golden Oak with rich Spanish Brown leather Spring Cushion seat. The ideal chair for the tired business man or woman—a real addition to any home. Orchard & Wilhelm Co. Phone Webster 5978 I. H. EMERSON WHITE GRAVE MARKER Delivered Here or Elsewhere 1517 No. 26th St. Omaha, Neb. Graduate of N. E. Conservatory of Music, Boston, Mass. Florentine F. Pinkston Teacher of Pianoforte, Harmony, Solfeggio Webster 2814 Boston Studio 2214 No. 28th Ave. Omaha. Genuine Tub Silk Shirts, $6.00 Values SPECIAL $3.85 WHO DOES YOUR SHOE REPAIRING? 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. Oliver Theatre Bldg. 149 N. 13th $12.75 WOLF'S Heffley's Tailors For Nifty Up-to-Date CLOTHING R. C. PRICE, The Barber S 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. | South Side Notes (Mrs. Lulu Thornton, Correspondent) home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Gray, at 1211 Missouri avenue. There were forty young people pres- ent from both North and South Side. The evening was spent with music and games. The young people ex- pressed themselves as having a de- lightful time and are always glad and anxious to be entertained at this home. Mrs. Vivian is very sick at her home at 29th and R streets. On Sunday, May 13, the Cecilian base ball team defeated the Bellevue team by a score of 29 to 15. The Ce- celian team was just organized this spring. They will play again Sunday with the same team May 20 at Belle- vue. Little Amy Fisher, who has been seriously ill for about two months, is thought to be a little better. The third Quarterly meeting for Allen Chapel A. M. E. Church will be held Sunday, May 20. The Rev. J. C. C. Owens will be present and have charge of the services at 3:10 o’clock Everybody invited to be present. Mrs. Goney Wigzins, who has been sick, is much better. The revival at the Bethel Baptist Church is still in progress. Four have already been added to the Church and we hope to see many more com- ing into the fold. The Women’s Clelens Club met Fri- day, May 18, at the home of Mrs. Geo. Ashby, at 2111 Poppleton avenue. They, with other clubs, entertained Mrs. Jennie Sellers, the State Organ- izer of the State Federation of Col- ored Women’s Clubs. Mrs, Sellers wanted to meet the ladies of the Club and talk with them. A short program was rendered among them an instru- mental solo from Mrs. Hibbs and a recital from Mrs. Fanny Russell. Mrs. Sellers hopes to meet all the clubs while in our city. The A. M. Herold Temple No. 2 and Golden Rule Tabernacle No. 35 will give a grand joint public instal- lution Saturday evening, May 19 at A. 0. U. W. Temple, at 25th and M streets. Mr. and Mrs. Lot Pegram, of 2627 Y street, gave a very pleasant sur- prise party Tuesday eve for her cousin Miss Nora Kelley, who is visiting them from St. Paul, Minn. Prior to the arrival of the guest Mr. and Mrs. J D. Thornton took Miss Kelley for an automobile drive out to Ralston. Mrs. Sarah Severe, of 4422 South 26th street, entertained Mrs. Jennie Sellers, State Organizer of Lincoln, Nebraska, during her stay in Omaha. Mrs. Eva Gray, who has been sick nearly all winter, is somewhat bet- ter. The Bethel Baptist Circle met Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Nettie Andrews, 2412 P street. It was en- tertained by Mrs. Andrews and Mrs. Hibbs. The Ailen Chapel Aid Society met at the Church Friday, May 18, and was entertained by Mrs. J. D. Thornton. The Aid decided in its last meeting to meet at the church while the ladies are sewing and working, preparing for their spring bazaar. Come out one and all, encourage our local young people and do your part for the Old Folks’ Home.—Adv. When you need a good clean shave, see P. H. Jenkins, 1818 Dodge street. —Adv. THE MONITOR. NEGROES DENIED WORK IN CHARLESTON NAVY YARD The announcement from officials in charge of the clothing factory at the Charleston navy yard that only white women would be employed as opera- ters, in spite of the insistent demand of Colored women in the last two days that they be employed, was published in the daily papers in this city, and has met with instant protest from the Negroes of the community. The state- ment, made recently by representa- tives of the Negroes, was that de- mands had been made on the recorder of the labor board at the navy yard for application blanks for employment and at the postoffice and the office of the director of labor in the custom house, but that the response has been that no Negroes would be employed at the clothing factory. The reasons given, it was said, were those ad- vanced already by officials at the yard, that there could be no mingling of the races, and there was no provi- sion for segregation—The Charleston American. ; We specialize in cleaning ladies fancy shoes. Called for and deliv- ered. Gene’s place, 103 So. 14th St.. Douglas 7306. Musicale May 2\Ist Jacobs’ Hall Benefit St. Philip’s Church ADMISSION 25 CENTS Classified Advertisi RATES—1% cents a word for single insertions, 1 cent a word for two or more insertions. No advertisement for less than 15¢c. Cash should ac company advertisement. Nine acres, good house, barn, chick- en house, well, cistern, orchard, grapes, alfalfa. Partly plowed and planted. Immediate possession. Price $6,500. $650 cash and $650 per year. Rental value of this place is $450 per year, 2807 Chio street, 5 rooms, bath and gas, newly papered and painted. Price reduced to $2,000. Will sell on very easy terms or take other property in exchange. 2606 North 30th street, 6 room bungalow, nearly new, furnace, paved FOR SALE CBue “The Utmost in Candy” THE O’BRIEN CO. Candy Makers bo 000-00 0 00-00-00 0 0-00-0808 OO OO OO OOS sca iesminbinesaaiacaciinadtaiinalagia street. Price $3,000. Easy terms or/f, % 5 Tee trade. |#/435 Keeline Bldg. Douglas 5435 2614 Grant street. 5 rooms, toilet | and water, small lot. A bargain at | $700. Only $100 cash. | ; G. B. ROBBINS, W. Scott King Tel. Doug. 2842 or Wed. 5519. | | For Sale—Good 8-room house; mod-| ern except heat; good location; will sell to Colored. Call C. E. Smith, 308 Bee bldg. Douglas 3367. | FURNISHED ROOMS FOR RENT. “Neatly furnished rooms, with or without board, 1723 Cuming street. Mrs. L. Cuerington. Douglas 9458. Nicely furnished rooms for rent, Ben Dixon, 3505 North Twenty-ninth street. Neatly furnished rooms. Hot anc cold water. On Dodge and 24th street car lines. Mrs. Anna Banks, 924 North 20th street. Telephone Douglas 4379. ; Neatly furnished rooms for men. 2517 Lake. Web. 1219. Two rooms for light housekeeping, 2205 North 27th ave. Nice, large front room for rent. Mrs. R. Gaskin, 2606 Seward. Web- ster 4490. Modern furnished rooms for rent, 2121 Seward street. Also a four room house furnished at 2901 Seward street. Webster 3401. 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. Strictly modern. Harney 4360. Mrs. Jackson, 2669 Douglas street. Furnished rooms to rent in a mod- ern house, 2619 Hamilton _ street. Phone Webster 1250.—Adv. Wanted—A music teacher for piano. Gentleman preferred. 717 Se. 17th street. Mrs. Ora Hooks. . China painting. Classes Tuesdays and Thursdays. Mrs. D. W. Gooden, 2211 Cuming street. Douglas 5436. For dressmaking, call Miss Alexan- der. 2413 N. 29th st. Web. 3927. For rent—Two-room house with porch, on two ful llots in East Omaha. $3.50 a month. Webster 5861. | For Rent—Two furnished rooms in private home. H. L. Anderson, 2914 Lake. Webster 3171. WANTED. 1 435 Keeline Bldg. Douglas 5435 s W. Scott King Water, Sewage and Drainage — Systems Street Grades Paving Platting and Planning. Civil En- gineering. MELCHOR-- Druggist The Old Reliable | Tel. South 807 4826 So. 24th St. 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. beeneneneenene enone entneenenenentnene-enenennted C. S. JOHNSON 18th and Izard Tel. Douglas 1702 ALL KINDS OF COAL and COKE at POPULAR PRICES. Best for the Money r= gt ae Nene aaa te ee, Established 1890 : Cc. J. CARLSON : Dealer in Shoes and Gents’ Furnishings 1514 No. 24th St. | Omaha, Neb. | S88 Otte {rete ee ttt trond odontal Will L. Hetherington Violinist , Instructor at Bellevue College ' Asst. of Henry Cox | Studio Patterson Blk OMAHA TRANSFERCO. BAGGAGE ; SUL, " ne cod SUPPLY = ‘Aa HOUSE ‘Ss NE Sa - AMUSEMENTS # : ! ! ! : > 1 . P > ‘ ‘Come! Come! Come! , : ‘ esa . ° 4 - Tothe Municipal Auditorium : > 7 : , ; Monday Evening, May 28th ; N. W. C, A. Presents q : : . ‘ ; ; . : , ‘ . A Sensational Drama with an All Star Cast ‘ ; For the Benefit of the Old Folks Home ; : ; A three-act comedy drama that will hold you spellbound from ; ’ start to finish. A play of today with a moral lesson everyone should , learn. ‘ A beautiful diamond ring will be given to the one selling the ‘ , most tickets over $25.00, Silver toilet set will be given as second prize. ‘ ’ Mrs. Jas. G. Jewell, Pres. Mrs. John Perry, Director 4 Mrs. Laura Hicks, Chairman Refreshment Committee. 4 ; FLOOR COMMITTEE ‘ - M. F. Singleton, Henry Black, Isaac Bailey, Alphonso Wilson. 4 ¢ ‘ DESDUNES’ ORCHESTRA 4 ; , 2 ‘ - Boxes 75c First Floor 50c Balcony 25c : i i 8 te The House of Courtesy 24th and Parker SUNDAY Dorothy Gish in STAGE STRUCK Winningly worth while. Two Reel Drama Something you will like. Keystone Comedy Always means a good laugh. MONDAY Dorothy Dalton in BACK OF MAN Don’t miss it. A Comedy Special. The kind that tickles. TUESDAY MUTUAL NIGHT JERRY AND HIS PAL A regular winner. A Gold Rooster Play Costly, but not too costly for you. A Special. WEDNESDAY THE DOUBLE CROSS The play that mystifies. No. 3 of Series IS MARRIAGE SACRED? . A dandy. Triangle Comedy A record breaker. A General Film Feature Choicy and charming. HEARST PATHE NEWS Enough said. THURSDAY THE CRIMSON STAIN Thrilling and chilling. LEAVE MAN Something that holds interest. UNCLE SAM’S DEFENDERS Up-to-the-minute pictures One Comedy The kind you want. FRIDAY METRO NIGHT THE COMEBACK A Stirring Lockwood-Allison westert play. Metro Comedy The one you're waiting for. A Special Feature Watch for it. THE MONITOR. SATURDAY William S. Hart Matinee, The After- noon Charming. Five-Reeler. BETWEEN MEN A side-splitting comedy. Night RUTH RIDLEY RETURNS Where interest and thought clash THE OLD SHERIFF. The real stuff, ) One Comedy | A twenty-four carat. HEARST PATHE NEWS Better than newspapers. The Entrancingly Sweet Bartolo The Final Word in Beautiful Music 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. 66é I Z Z Y 99 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 b-c-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0 0-00-00 ee eee eee ees front ee een enene ee ttn oentnenenenenenneneng 7 p.m. to 11:55 Peoples Drug Store Douglas 1148 Midway, Dougtas 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, The Commercial clubs of the fol- lowing cities write that Colored labor is desired and we are now in com- munication with all the firms named: Cleveland, O.; Dayton, O.; Erie, Fa.; Troy, N. Y.; Kingston, N. Y. A letter last week from Troy, N. -Y., promises a great many openings for Colored girls and women in the shirt and collar factories. The mat- ter is now under consideration. Several men to whom transporta- tion was sent have not yet shown up in Omaha or Sioux City. If these men have failed to make good their promises it means that no company will care to take a chance with those who remain. It has been reported that the lumber mills at Biloxi, Miss., and Hatties- burg have closed down because of the shortage of Colored help. The responses being received by The Monitor from all over the coun- try indicate that there is work for probably 50,000 Colored men this summer. By fall the number will in all probability increase. We have information from Pensa- cola that a man by the name of L, B. Crooms is representing himself there as labor agent for The Monitor. We have no agents and no men authorized to solicit money for us in any way. Every applicant deals directly with us and everyone has the same oppor- tunity as any other. We will thank anyone for sending the name or names of any person or persons grafting in our name and they will be prosecuted. Te Be Ce Petersen & Michelsen Hardware Co. GOOD HARDWARE 2408 N St. Tel. South 162 be. p-ene-e-0 enone one-one ee eee toned 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 FuneralHome _ 2518 Lake Street Phone Webster 248, Open Day and Night | 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. SILAS JOHNSON, Funeral Director A. T. REED, Licensed Embalmer Fe TS Sete. Re ey aa RE Ste EAT et fs oo alls Barma THE LIFE SAVER ALWAYS ON TAP AT THE ALAMO nO aa GOOD GROCERIES ALWAYS ) C. P. WESIN GROCERY CO. Also Fresh Fruits and Vegetables. | 2005 Cuming St. Telephone Douglas 1098 a ee ee er LABOR NOTES ° The Business World Business Enterprises Conducted by Colored People—Help Them to Grow by Your Patronage. eee Annie Banks Cecil B. 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 fone 8 atone tte Ott don tno ‘Automobile and Open Horse DrawnHearses Day and Night JONES @ CHILES FUNERAL HOME Lady Attendant Calls answered promptly anywhere Web. 1100 and Web. 204 Licensed Embalmer. batten eon tnt tent net 0880 bt bd OO b ono DR. CRAIG MORRIS DENTIST 2407 Lake St. Phone Web. 4024 ge ke ee) Os | Sa eee ee ee ee The People’s Drug Store 109 South 14th Street Drugs, Cigars and Soda Tollet and Rubber Goods Special Attention to Prescriptions We appreciate your patronage. Phone Douglas 1446 a ee pet ttt Ot one 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 Reul Estate 2522 Lake St. Webster 7971 a ceaiinceiti inti dtinitien atari ellen eatin aie De ee ook CG eee Ea sae ie ae PATTON HOTEL AND CAFE; N. A. Patton, Proprietor ! 1014-1016-1018 South 11th St. Telephone Douglas 4445 62 MODERN AND NEATLY FURNISHED ROOMS bno-o-0-0-0-o-tne-enenene-tnt- entree eneonontnand Res, Colfax 3831 Office Doug 7160 AMOS P. SCRUGGS Attorney-at-Law 220 South 13th Street (Over Pope's Drug Store) OMAHA y _s«Aver Popes Drug Store) VMANA YS