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THE MONITOR A National Weekly News Devoted to the Interests of the Colored of Nebraska and the West 5c a Copy Approves Negro Officers' Camp Decision the Result of the Strenuous Efforts on Part of Leading Men of the Race. OFFERS BIG OPPORTUNITY Regarded as Biggest Chance for the Colored Man Since His Emancipation From Slavery. Washington, May 16.—On Saturday, May 12, the Secretary of War authorized the establishment of an Officers' Reserve Corps Training Camp for Colored Officers for the new Federal army. The decision, which came as the result of a united and persistent effort of students of Howard University and many distinguished men and women of both races, is regarded by qualified opinion as the greatest opportunity for Colored men since the Civil War. The establishment of this camp marks a radical change in the policy of the American government. For years and years the Negroes with few exceptions, have been excluded from holding official positions in the army and navy. West Point and Annapolis have been practically closed to them. One Colored man after another has sought to secure training offered to other classes of American citizens, but no amount of democratic argument or political influence could convince the administration of the justice of such an appeal. The war, however, has brought a new situation; a new crisis faces the country, and when conscription passed, the question immediately arose, how can the Colored men best serve their country? Shall they stand on the abstract theory of equal rights, or shall they with common sense meet a practical situation for the advancement of the race and the welfare of the nation? Already fourteen camps have been established for the training of white officers. The War Department has officially declared that it would be impractical to admit Colored men to any of these camps which would mean that the thousands of intelligent Negroes in the United States would be forced under the conscription bill to serve as privates with little possibility of opportunity to rise above non-commissioned officers. Loyal to the cause of the Negro, believing in the principle of equality but at the same time realizing that obstinacy is not firmness, when the government refused to open the camps to all of its citizens alike, a separate camp was sought as the next best thing for securing officers. Dr. Joel E. Spingairn, who has devoted his time, his money and influence to the welfare of the Negro, initiated the project, and as Dr. Spingairn himself was recently called to camp the movement was taken up by the students of Howard University. Located at the seat of the War Department, these students supported by the President, deans and faculty, REV. JOHN ALBERT WILLIAMS, Editor Omaha, Nebraska, May 26, 1917 Memorial Day MORE precious than the sea and seas are the grit this mistress of mysteries chambers of the mind and of misty life the treasureiar faces float softly be deeds that glorified a once again down the vasty yearnant with will and hope the worth of human dream family that can find no some departed loved one tender memories to cherish and breath welded it into finds no fire in the forgotten people and country on the poor indeed. God has life has forgotten to blew who hold such prizes, this kindly feet we tread the tombs and graves, and did that the memory of those is yet fresh and green. holidays, but sweetest all of all is this Day of Mem MORE precious than the wealth of all the hills and seas are the gifts of memory. Today this mistress of mysteries touches the secret chambers of the mind and brings back to a sort of misty life the treasure of faded years. Familiar faces float softly before tear dimmed eyes; deeds that glorified a day send echoes ringing again down the vasty years; old words once pregnant with will and hope resound and whisper of the worth of human dreams. And it is good. The family that can find no inspiration in the face of some departed loved one, the nation that has no tender memories to cherish for those whose blood and breath welded it into being, the reader who finds no fire in the forgotten speeches that stirred people and country on the conquest of wrong, are poor indeed. God has given them no heritage; life has forgotten to bless them. And to those who hold such prizes, this day is dedicated. With kindly feet we tread the pathway to mausoleums, tombs and graves, and drop a flower—the symbol that the memory of those who have gone before is yet fresh and green. The nation has many holidays, but sweetest and tenderest and holiest of all is this Day of Memory. quickly organized committees, enlisted every Negro college in the country through the dispatching of telegrams and delegates and within ten days over 1500 men of college grade signified their willingness to enter the camp. In addition the aid of Senator Chamberlain, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Military Affairs, Representative Madden, of Illinois and scores of other members of Congress were secured; the Colored Y. M. C. A. all over the country, the Young Women's Red Cross Unit of Howard University, and the Committee of 100 Citizens of the District of Columbia, headed by Dr. J. Milton Waldron. Headed by the central committee of Negro college men, organized by Howard University students, all these influences were brought to bear on the War Department and the establishment of a camp for the training of Colored officers was authorized last Saturday. Men attending the camp will be made second lieutenants with a salary of $1,700 per year. RE-ELECTED SECRETARY OF THE DIOCESE. Rev. John Albert Williams, priest of the Church of St. Philip the Deacon and editor of The Monitor, was re-elected secretary of the Diocese of Nebraska at the annual church council held this week. Rev. Mr. Williams' name was the only one submitted and the election was unanimous. Thus the Episcopal church of this state preserves the tradition of equality among its people and the Nebraska Diocese is the only one in the country having a Colored priest serve it as secretary. The position is a responsible one. --- the wealth of all the hills rafts of memory. Today lies touches the secret and brings back to a sort of faded years. Famil- fore tear dimmed eyes; day send echoes ringing ears; old words once preg- resound and whisper of ons. And it is good. The inspiration in the face of the nation that has no fish for those whose blood to being, the reader who ten speeches that stirred the conquest of wrong, are given them no heritage; less them. And to those this day is dedicated. With pathway to mausoleums, op a flower—the symbol who have gone before The nation has many and tenderest and holiest ory. HENRY T. BURLEIGH. Winner of Spingarn Medal For Service to Race Is a Famous Musician. [Name] HENRY THACKER BURLEIGH Of New York, winner of the Spingarn medal for high achievement as a composer. The medal was awarded at the annual meeting of the National Association For the Advancement of Colored People held in the First Congregational church at Washington on Wednesday evening, May 16, 1917. The presentation was made by United States Senator Wesley L. Jones of Washington. Vol. II. No. 47 (Whole No. 99) Democracy In Africa and In Fair France The Baltimore American Editorially Comments on Contrast Between Two Countries. VIVANI VISITS SUPREME COURT An Interested Listener to Arguments on Louisville Segregation Ordinance. The French Minister of State, Viviani, who is now in this country in the interest of urging America to take active participation in the war, by sending men to the trenches, represents the only country among the allies that knows how to treat its Colored citizens. The blessings of "Liberty, equality and fraternity" which the French citizenry won in the memorable revolution of 1789 have been actually enjoyed by every Frenchman whether he is European or African. Every man in France is a Frenchman first and then afterwards white or black. The black statesmen in the National French House of Deputies are in every way socially, economically and politically the equals of their brethren, and the black soldiers of France—were it not for these dark-skinned heroes, Sengeles, Algerians and the rest, French resistance before Verdun would have been much weaker, and perhaps there would be another tale altogether to tell of that struggle in eastern France—have served their country in loyalty as black men know how. It is easy to imagine the feelings of Minister Vivani as he sat in the Supreme Court of the United States last week. He came as the guest of Mr. Justice White and the case under discussion was the Louisville Segregation Ordinance. Minister Vivani came to America because he understood the government of President Wilson was anxious to establish the freedom of all peoples of the world, and here he found that America had not yet settled the question as to whether one-tenth of its population was deserving of this same kind of freedom. His surprise and consternation are easily imaginable, and yet he could offer no word of criticism or of protest without endangering the cause that now means so much to France. And so he sat through it all with a smile of admiration at the splendid arguments of .Mr Moorefield Storey, president of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. Sometimes the mouth curved, seemingly in contempt of the whole procedure, in scorn at this mock democracy that is distinctly and exclusively American. It is difficult to say what Minister Vivani's thoughts were as he left the court room. Most likely he had hopes that while the United States is teaching Germany international morality, France will utilize the prerogative of an ally in teaching the United States what real democracy means.—Baltimore Afro-American. General Race News 2 SPEAKS BEFORE UNION LEAGUE IN NEW YORK Noted Orator Stirs Distinguished Audience by His Eloquence. New York, N. Y.—When Roscoe Conkling Simmons, noted orator and patriot, appeared before the famous Union League Club Thursday night, May 10th, that was the first time any Colored man ever appeared before that illustrious body. Charles E. Hughes is president of the Union League Club. Colonel Simmons spoke on "My Country and My Flag," and his eloquence stirred the ancient Republicans as no speech has done in recent years. Before beginning his remarks, the orator requested the club officials to allowed the Colored employes to listen to his address. Although living elsewhere, New York claims Roscoe as her own, is proud of his rise to be the interpreter of his people. His visit here was a triumph. GOV. WHITMAN SIGNS AFRICAN DODGER BILL Albany, N. Y.—Coney Island and other summer resorts in New York State will lack one of their attractions this year, as Governor Whitman on Tuesday of last week signed the bill introduced by Senator Charles F. Murphy of Brooklyn, prohibiting Negroes from acting as "ball dodgers" or permitting themselves to be catapuited from a reclining position to a body of water or a receptacle. Any one indulging in what the new law declares to be "disgraceful practices ofefnding health and decency" are declared to be committing acts which holds the Negro race to ridicule and contempt. The New York Age led in the agitation to put the "African Dodger" out of business. TWENTY-FIVE NEGROES TO BE TRAINED AT PLATTSBURG Peekskill, N. Y.—Col. William Hayward of the Fifteenth Regiment, which is camped on the State Rifle Range here, has at the request of the War Department, nominated twenty-five members of his regiment to become student officers at the training camp at Plattsburg, N. Y. Those nominated were instructed to arrive at Plattsburg Saturday, May 19, and report to the officers in charge. They will receive $100 monthly from the Federal Government the same as the other officer students. RIGHT RECORD ESSENTIAL The "southern black" who goes to the North and "makes good" is as true missionary for Christ as any who go into the wilds to redeem souls. The Colored immigrant is setting a pace that will establish the reputation of the Negro in the North for the next two decades. It is essential that the right record be made now, while the northern mind is open and impressionable. 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. THE MONITOR ace News CONSUL WRIGHT QUITS VENEZUELAN POST Hon. Herbert F. Wright, who has been the American Consul at Puerto Cabello, Venezuela, for the past eleven years, arrived in New York last week on the steamship Caracas. Mr. Wright stated that twice he had tendered his resignation to the State Department, and the second time it had been accepted, and he had only waited at his post until a new official arrived to relieve him. He was accompanied by Mrs. Wright and, after a few days spent with relatives in Brooklyn, he left for his home, Marshalltown, Ia. Before going to Venezuela, where he succeeded James W. Johnson as Consul, Mr. Wright had served several years in the same capacity at one of the Central American ports. He leaves the service with a fine record, a letter from Secretary of State Lansing bearing testimony as to his efficient service. His departure from the Venezuelan post scores another loss of race representation in the service, the first appointee of the race at that place being Jerome B. Peterson of New York in 1904. LINCOLN FILM STOCK AVAILABLE $25,000 Lincoln Stock Issue to be Floated. Pursuant to the enormous public demand for an interest in the only successful Race Film Producing Company; stock in the Lincoln Motion Picture Co., Inc., of Los Angeles, Calif., has been made available to the general public. This important announcement coming upon the first anniversary of this well known Race Firm is the result of their wonderful success with their Race photoplays, "Realization of a Negro's Ambition," and the "Trooper of Troop K," which have been shown throughout the entire Nation. Organized May 24, 1916, the Lincoln Motion Picture Co. Inc., finds the National demand for their photoplayso greatly in excess of their ability to supply as to require an immediate expansion of their producing facilities. To this end they have requested and received permission of the California State Corporation Commission to dispose of a $25,000 stock issue to the general public. A publicity advertising and personal sales campaign with the aid of the Race press will soon be inaugurated. CONTENDING FOR BETTER SCHOOL FACILITIES The progressive Colored citizens of Calveston, Texas, are contending vigorously for better school facilities, both for the grades and the higher branches. The people of Houston, Texas, are equally strenuous in their demands for more adequate housing of Colored students and for improved sanitary conditions around their buildings. The Frederick Douglass Film Company's latest and most ambitious photoplay, "The Scapegoat," was shown in New York last week to theatrical critics. While spoken of fairly well, it is condemned because of the tendency to put dialect into the mouths of doctors and ministers who are characters of the play. NEW RACE FILM SOL BUTLER WILL COMPETE AT BIG MEET Dubuque, Ia.—Sol. Butler, the Negro sprinter of Dubuque German college, will compete in the "Big Nine" outdoor track and field championships to be held at the University of Chicago, June 9. He is entered in the 100 and 220-yard dashes and broad jump. Butler won the broad jump at the University of Pennsylvania relay carnival. 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. Come out one and all, encourage our local young people and do your part for the Old Folks' Home.—Adv. Particular Nitrous Oxide and Oxygen Co. Best 22K gold crowns Gold fillings Casted gold inlays Heavy 22K bridgework Porcelain crowns Full upper or lower plates, best mat 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. [Name] Omaha's Most Successful Barber. 1313 Colored People Intending to Colored People Intending to Come North or West---Take Notice FARMERS, farm laborers, skilled and unskilled workmen, who intend leaving the south should protect themselves against swindlers and chance conditions. The Monitor has taken up this problem and is able to be of service to you. Write at once for information and enclose stamp for reply. Address, George Wells Parker, Business Manager of The Monitor, Omaha, Nebraska. LEAVES FORTUNE TO RACE Frank H. Keys, carriage manufacturer of Council Bluffs, Iowa, and secretary of the Waters-Barnhart Company, the printers of The Monitor, dropped dead of heart disease last Monday. Upon opening his will it was found that Mr. Keys' fortune was a half million, $50,000 of which is left to Tuskegee Institute, and about four hundred thousand to improve the industrial condition of the Colored people of the south. 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. Dentistry Oxygen Gas for Painless Extractions $4.00 and $5.00 $2.00 and up $5.00 and up $5.00 and $6.00 per tooth $5.00 Best material...$10.00 $1.00 $ .50 $ .50 and up Singleton, D. D. S. South 14th Street (Peoples' Drug Store) M. P. M. Phone Douglas 7812 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. P. H. JENKINS Telephone Red 3357 1313 Dodge Street Omaha, Neb. Our Women and Children Conducted by Lucille Skaggs Edwards THE DANGER FROM IGNORANCE By Mrs. Penrose England. If you knew that by a certain date your little child (son or daughter) would have to ride a high-spirited, fiery horse and manage it alone, would you think that the safest thing was to say nothing about the matter and let the child take his chance. Surely it would be fairer to teach him in the meantime to ride a quiet pony, and tell him by degrees what he had to expect; or, to use another simile, you would not put a sharp razor into a child's hand without instructions as to its use, or warning as to its dangers, and then blame him if he cut himself. Yet we know that the mysterious power of sex, the power of manhood or womanhood, is far more difficult to understand and imagine rightly than a fiery horse, and far more dangerous than a razor if misunderstood or wrongly used, and yet children in hundreds and thousands every year come into possession of this stupendous gift without one word of instruction, or perhaps even warning, on the subject. —Purity Magazine. IF WE KNEW If I knew that a word of mine, A word not kind and true, Might leave its trace, On a loved one's face, I'd never speak harshly; Would you? If I knew the light of a smile Might linger the whole day through And lighten some heart With a heavier part, I wouldn't withhold it; Would you? FACT AND COMMENT Do not forget that "plan" is half of "planting"—and the first half, at that. Three Neighbors ever good Are Mountain, Stream and Wood. Do not think you can discharge your patriotic duty toward the food supply by keeping a bee. Bread has gone to fifteen cents a loaf in many parts of the country, and cheese is thirty-five cents a pound. The third staple of the simple and idyllic life is fortunately no dearer; young couples need not economize in the use of water. Although saving waste paper is a practice that is exceedingly useful just now, it may nevertheless be a source of serious danger if the paper is piled loose in the cellar, in closets or in the attic. In several instances school authorities have had to stop children from storing paper in the basements of school buildings. The only safe way is to pack the paper in well-tied bundles separate one from another, and to send for the junkman before any large quantity accumulates. Newspapers, wrapping paper and magazines should not be mixed.-Youth's Companion. RULES THAT MAKE FOR HEALTH These are the training rules Dr. C. Ward Crampton gives the boys of THE MONITOR. the Public Schools Athletic League, New York City. Go to bed at nine o'clock, after a thorough wash and a cold splash on chest and trunk; teeth and gums well scrubbed. Bedroom windows open top and bottom. Rise not a minute later than seven c'clock. Go through two-minute drill and hygienic exercise for demonstration. Clean face and neck and scrub the hands. Finish up with a big cold splash and a hard rub all over. See that feet and legs are clean, and rub them hard to get them in condition. AN APPEAL IN BEHALF OF LITTLE COLORED CHILDREN Through the columns of this paper I wish to make an appeal on behalf of five little homeless Colored boys and girls. There are two boys, one 9 and the other 13 years of age; and three girls, respectively 3, 5 and 7 years old. They are all bright children and free from physical ailments. The state has been boarding them in private homes for some time and they would now be at the Home for Dependent Children, Lincoln, were it not for the fact that there is scarlet fever and measles in the Home and it has not been deemed wise to bring them in. Anyone wishing to adopt one or more of these little children will confer a favor on the children by writing direct to Miss Amy V. Stevens, State Agent, care Home for Dependent Children, Lincoln, Nebraska, who will give full information. The two boys are in school and it is not wise to take them out until the school closes in order that they may make their grades. The three little girls could be taken at once. The rule for placing children is to put them out on trial for four months and if it is found they are properly cared for then they can be legally adopted. If they are not properly cared for the State Agent will bring them back to the Home as soon as her attention has been called to existing conditions. There are childless homes among the Colored people as well as among the whites, and it seems to me that suitable homes for these five little ones should be found at once. E. O. MAYFIELD, Chairman, Board of Commissioners of State Institutions. Lincoln, Nebraska, May 22, 1917. ST. JOHN'S A. M. E. CHURCH NOTES On June 8 the Omaha students who have been attending Western University, Quindaro, Kansas, during the past year, will give a great concert and recital at St. John's. Prof. R. G. Jackson, head of the famous Western University music department, recognized as the greatest chorus director in the west, will come from Kansas City to conduct the music. Miss Beulah Douglass, the brilliant pianist and member of the Western University music faculty, will play. In connection with the recital there will be thrown open an exhibit of industrial work done by the Omaha students who are Misses Aline Bently, Hazel Hall, Rosa Bright, Elsie Hill ;Messrs. Hurbert Glover, Harold Bentley, Thomas Roulette, Wilson Green, Percel Baugh, Richard Allen. Dr. H. T. Kealing, president of Western University, will also accompany them and bring greetings. The annual sermon of the K. of P.'s will be held at St. John's Sunday afternoon, 3 p. m. The Rev. W. T. Osborne will preach the Thmanksgiving sermon. Event Extraordinary A Camp Will Be Established in the Western Army Department. 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The economy of purchasing good quality was never better demonstrated than at the present time. serve commissions will be excused from other duty until the camp is established. The Du Bois Dramatic Club will present Mr. J. Andrew Singleton in recital June 18.—Adv. WE PAY A BIG PRICE FOR MEDICINE BOTTLES AND FRUIT JARS, 2214 SEWARD ST. ASK FOR licia RFECT ICE CREAM THE FAIRMONT CREAMERY CO. e elden Store spring and summer fashions newness. omy of purchasing good never better demonstrated present time. 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. 3834 Home Rendered Lard. We Smoke and Cure our own Hams and Bacon. 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. AGITATION WINS The demand that opoprtunity be given Colored Americans to receive military training as officers has been granted. It has been accomplished by agitation and persistent protest against our exclusion not only from West Point, but also from the officers' training camps which the government has established throughout the country. When Dr. Spingarn, that firm and unselfish champion of our rights, sought admission of Colored Americans to Plattsburgh Training Camp, it was refused. He and others persisted that opportunity should be afforded our race for this training. Major General Leonard Wood finally said that if a certain number of men could be secured a separate training camp would be established. Dr. Spingarn immediately set to work to secure the requisite number. Still there was hedging. The final outcome of the whole matter has been that by persistent agitation opportunity for officer training has been secured. Not only are separate training camps to be established, but twenty-five members of the Fifteenth New York regiment have been admitted to Plattsburgh, to which admission was formerly denied. Seeing that we were determined to secure the necessary training to provide officers for Negro regiments which must be called into service before this was is over provision for this has been made. Agitation and persistent demand for our just rights as American citizens will eventually secure every right to which as American citizens we are entitled. While persistent for our rights, let us be zealous, conscientious and faithful in the discharge of every duty. WHERE HELP IS NEEDED In the past three years the country has been deluged with appeals to help the Belgians, the Poles, the Jews, the Christians in Turkey, the Syrians and dozens of other nationalities, but far more pressing than any of these is helping the Colored people of the South. There are thousands who need help. War has paralyzed industry and want is stalking abroad. It is not a one man job, but a job for the whole race. Every Colored paper in the United States, every Woman's club, every church and Christian organization, every Colored lodge, all of the national organizations, and every individual citizen should try and lend a little aid to our people in the South. There are laborers there who want to get North to work; mothers with little children whose husbands have come North and deserted them; women who yearn to get away from bondage and earn a living with their hands. If the white and yellow races can help their people, the black should be able to help theirs. There are persons in the South to whom a dollar would look like a fortune. What shall we do about it? Let us hear from the race in the North. THE MONITOR MONITOR the civic, social and religious interests and the West, with the desire to con- 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. Bug Editor and Business Manager. NES, $1.50 PER YEAR Incents an inch per issue. With Twenty-first street, Omaha. Webster 4243. SHALL THE NEGRO MIGRATE? Last week we received a clipping from the D'Lo Herald, a white paper, and noted the caption of the editorial, "A Great Good Negro." We read it. The following we read twice, "Let the Negro beware; heed the advice and teachings of such leaders of their race as Prof. Jones. Do not become a nomadic race. Discard the glittering promises of labor agents. Stay at home." The Monitor has brought a good many men from the south this spring. We have noted such sayings as these that have fallen from their lips. "I have been here almost a month and I haven't heard a white man say 'nigger' yet." "It is cheaper to live in the north now than in the south. I've got a little bank account started and that is something I never dreamed of down there." "There are no slave drivers up here. These firms want you to work, but don't want you to kill yourself. Down there they want you to work until you do kill yourself." "I'm going to bring my wife and children up next week. They are safer up here. "Do Colored children really attend the same schools and get the same education as the white children?" "White people up here are so friendly like." We might give many more, but what's the use? The only question we would like to have answered is: "Shall the Negro Migrate?" SOUTHERN SAVAGES This week's press dispatches bring another revolting story of Southern savagery. A Negro accused of the crime of assault and murder was burned at the stake, with all the attendant brutality conceivable, by a mob of more than two thousand, while stores and business houses were closed to permit attendance upon this manifestation of Southern savagery. Granted that the bestial crime was committed by the accused man, what can be said of that of the murderers who taking the law in their own hands displayed multiplied brutality? Lynch law must go. America can not fight for humanity successfully until she rises in her might to suppress such outbursts of savagery as this within her own borders. Suppress Southern savages. THE SPINGARN MEDAL The award of the Spingarn medal to the distinguished composer and musician, Harry T. Burleigh, will win general approbation. Mr. Burleigh has won recognition in the musical world which has brought honor not only to the highly gifted race of which he is a splendid representative, but to the American nation. Colored Americans have just reason to be proud of the progress we are making along all lines and of the recognition of that meritorious progress we are compelling from prejudiced opponents. Tanner in art, Burleigh in music, and Young in military affairs are notable examples of those who are winning recognition. --- Where is your straw lid, brother? The sun hath now begun to smile warmly and the sweat of the brow, ordained of old, beginneth to trickle down the side beams. The old felt is heavy and the derby is an abomination. The straws of the season are so pretty. The bands are decorated with wrecked rainbows and guaranteed to attract notice of any seismograph on the face of the globe. They deflect the rays of the sun for the simple reason that the rays of the sun are afraid of anything really loud. Be sure, also, when buying a straw to buy a string with it to fasten it on, so that you won't have to marathon it down Broadway with your straw four feet in front of your toes. Hatpins aren't fashionable for men—yet. There is generally nothing for a hatpin to fasten itself to on a man's head. On some men's heads not even a fly can get a good hold. That isn't the fly's fault, however. A lightweight straw hat is generally the best kind to buy. Some straw hats are heavier than one of the war department's armored motors, and the only reason why they are made is because there is a class of people who will buy anything once, from preferred ozone stock to reserved curbstone seats along the golden streets. A Panama is the best bargain, but a good one requires a month's harvest of beans. Howevah, visit our haberdashers and they will razzle dazzle you into something real cute and nifty. Always be careful to keep out of the rain with a straw. A straw hat has just as much use for a heavy rain as the Allied ships have for U-boats. OPENED THURSDAY, MAY 10 The Monarch Billiard Parlors Most Beautiful in America 111 South 14th Street Six Latest Improved Tables Two Carroms Four Pockets DUNBAR CLUB IN CONNECTION Leroy Broomfield, Mgr. J. B. Broomfield, Prop. 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. SKITS OF SOLOMON Straw Lids. . Obvious Observations If President Wilson goes after the high cost of living one-half as hard as he went after war appropriations and draft army, there should appear a cloud of hope on the horizon. Russia has decided to keep in the war and therefore the Allies will quit shivering for the present. Even Haiti is going to fight Germany. If Kaiser Bill has never been scared he surely ought to be scared now. The spring fever germs are now mobilizing for general attacks. Stop hollering it's hot. You were praying for hot weather a month ago with both knees on the carpet. Dry town does go along pretty nice, doesn't it? The worst of it all are the things that never happened. Roscoe Simmons, the famous speech juggler, orated the other day that when Teddy started fighting with his ebony soldiers the Germans will hotfoot for the tall timbers. We don't mind platitudes, but we do mind nonsense. The Germans haven't run from any one yet and we don't think Teddy can do any more than the fighting blacks from Africa. Tone down, Roscoe, tone down. Where is your Red Cross button, eh? No, friend subscriber, you won't hurt our feelings a bit by paying up that subscription. Thanking you for your devoted attentions, we will now sprinkle the garden. You will miss it if you fail to see Andrew Reed in the drama, "Satan," May 28 at the Auditorium. He's great.—Adv. Events and Persons The musicale scheduled for last Monday night at Jacobs! Hall has been postponed until Thursday night, May 31, when it will appear at Mecca Hall. 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. Mrs. L. Davis wishes to thank the Eureka Art Class for the beautiful plant sent her during her illness. Mrs. Davis is improving. Mrs. Silas Johnson, director of the musicale to be given May 31st at Mecca Hall, promises some very beautiful things for the occasion. Mrs. W. B. Smith returned from Detroit Wednesday, after an extended visit. Mrs. Ruth Wallace will entertain a box party for "Satan" Monday, May 28th. We specialize in cleaning ladies fancy shoes. Called for and delivered. Gene's place, 103 So. 14th St.. Douglas 7306. Adam Reed, of 28th and R, South Side, died Saturday, May 19, and was buried from Jones and Chiles Chapel May 24. Interment Forest Lawn. The body of Mrs. Carter, sister of Mrs. Lucy Robinson, 2404 N. 27th Ave., will arrive in Omaha today. Mrs. Carter died in Portland, Ore. Jones and Chiles are the undertakers The Owl Club has reserved three boxes for the auditorium play, Monday night, given for the Old Folks' Home. Smoke John Ruskin 5c Cigar. Biggest and Best.—Adv. A tacky party will be given by the Don't Worry Club at the home of Mrs. Zelma Hill, 5310 South 27th May 31. Program and refreshments free. The club met at the home of Estella Davis May 12, at which time a splendid address was given by Mrs. Sellers, state organizer of women's clubs. The next meeting will be at Mrs. Jones Culture Parlors, 2415 No. 24th St. Ladies tailoring and dressmaking. Mrs. E. M. January, 2310 N. 25th St. Webster 1483.—Adv. Miss O'Celia Wilson left Monday evening for Lafayette, Ind. She is on her vacation and will visit friends in Chicago before her return. Plain sewing done. Children's clothes a specialty. Mrs. L. Johnson, Webster 1621.—Adv. Leroy Kelley has returned home from Roger Williams University. Mrs. Lonvella Beechom, 613 Pacific St., died May 20, and was buried from her residence. Jones and Chiles were undertakers, Rev. W. F. Botts officiating. 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. The Silver Leaf Club of Mount Moriah Church, gave a reception last Friday at the residence of Miss Cottoms, 2202 North 26th. A dainty two course luncheon was served, rosebuds and ferns forming the decorations. The club will meet with Mrs. Bulles, 1618 North 27th next Tuesday evening. Mrs. Leonora Selby, of Oakland, Cal., is now visiting her mother at Orleans, Nebraska. John Ruskin Cigar, 5 cents. Biggest and Best. THE MONITOR. Harry Buford spent a few days in Kansas City last week. Mesdames C. H. Hicks, S. B. Canty and J. A. Williams were delegates from St. Philip's church to the annual meeting of the Woman's Auxiliary convention at Jacobs' Hall, Monday and Tuesday. 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. Mrs. M. E. Palmer will, after a short visit to Lincoln, return to Omaha for a few days before going east. Mrs. Cora Davis, who underwent an operation at Swedish Mission hospital, is improving. Mrs. Effie McClure, who underwent a serious operation at Nicholas Senn hospital, is doing nicely. 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. Father Allen died at his home on North 21st street Wednesday morning. Funeral from St. John's. Sunday is quarterly meeting at St. John's. Rev. J. C. C. Owens will preach morning and evening. Mrs. M. E. Palmer delivered a message on the present crisis, "the Negro's duty to his country at this present time," to a large and appreciative audience at St. John's on Sunday evening. Mesdames Dennie and Smith entertained at breakfast the Rev. S. D. McDuffie, Messrs. Boggus, Williams and Mrs. Anna Banks. Mrs. W. T. Osborne is asking the missionary captains and their clubs to purchase from her a 25c ticket to assist the Negro Home in their entertainment at the auditorium on Monday eve. Mrs. J. G. Jewell, president, and her ladies rallied in a body to assist Mrs. Osborne and her clubs in the campaign. The play is from 8:30 to 10. Mrs. Osborne has secured a reserved section for the missionary ladies. Call Douglas 5914 and get your ticket from her and be sure of good seats. WATCH FOR THE O. N. E. MINSTRELS AT MECCA HALL, JUNE 4. THE SCREAM OF THE YEAR. Omaha Lodge No. 2226, Grand United Order of Odd Fellows. Meeting nights, the first and third Thursdays of each month. Lodge rooms, 2522 $ \frac{1}{2} $ Lake street. G. H. Brown, N. G.; J. C. Belcher, P. S. Belmont Laundry, Webster 6900. Satisfaction guaranteed. " The Omaha Poro Hair Dressing Parlor Positively Grow Your Hair. Electric Scalp Treatment. Manicuring and Facial Massage. SMITH, CHILES & WHEELER 2414 North Twenty-fourth St. Phone Webster 3024. We treat the Scalp. Stop Falling Hair. Come! To the Mu Monday SA Come! Come! Come! To the Municipal Auditorium Monday Evening, May 28th A three-act comedy o start to finish. A play of learn. A beautiful diamond most tickets over $25.00. S Mrs. Jas. G. Jewell, Pres. Mrs. Laura Hicks, FI M. F. Singleton, Henry DESI 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 Mrs. Laura Hicks, Chairman Refreshment Committee. FLOOR COMMITTEE M. F. Singleton, Henry Black, Isaac Bailey, Alphonso Wilson. DESDUNES' ORCHESTRA IN the operat certain ru tial to go citizen wh than hinder, im should be willi Omaha & C Railw Hotel Cuming Douglas 2466 IN the operation of a street railway, certain rules are absolutely essential to good service. The good citizen who wishes to help, rather than hinder, improvement in the service should be willing to observe these rules. Omaha & Council Bluffs Street Railway Company ```markdown ``` Silk Shirts Wash Nec SATAN A Sensational Drama with an All Star Cast For the Benefit of the Old Folks Home eact comedy drama that will hold you spee th. A play of today with a moral lesson even ful diamond ring will be given to the one over $25.00. Silver toilet set will be given as Jewell, Pres. Mrs. John Pe Laura Hicks, Chairman Refreshment Comm FLOOR COMMITTEE Boston, Henry Black, Isaac Bailey, Alph DESDUNES' ORCHESTRA CURTAIN RAISES 8:30 P. M. SHARP the operation of a street in certain rules are absolutely real to good service. The citizen who wishes to help under, improvement in the be willing to observe the a & Council Bluffs Railway Company "The House That Jack Built" shirts Under sh Neckwear N. W. C. A. Presents ATAN ma that will hold you spellbound from day with a moral lesson everyone should ing will be given to the one selling the ver toilet set will be given as second prize. Mrs. John Perry, Director chairman Refreshment Committee. OR COMMITTEE Jack, Isaac Bailey, Alphonso Wilson. NES' ORCHESTRA ction of a street railway, es are absolutely essen- d service. The good wishes to help, rather improvement in the service g to observe these rules. Council Bluffs Street ny Company --- 1916 CUMING STREET Comfortable Rooms—Reasonable Rates D. G. Russell, Proprietor One of a Thousand Styles ---Panamas, too Underwear kwear Hose Quillin FARNAM STREET 5 6 Science Notes By William G. Haynes WAR ECONOMY IN LEATHER Simple Measures Recommended for the Preservation of Shoes. Washington, D. C.—War demands leather. In this country there is no such surplus that we can afford to waste any of it; and it is wasting leather not to care for and preserve it properly. In the army and out, we all wear shoes. If we manage them rightly they will last longer, we will not need so many new ones and there will be more left for others. The following suggestions from the Leather and Paper Laboratory of the U. S. Department of Agriculture can be utilized by everyone who walks. Shoes should be oiled or greased whenever the leather begins to get hard or dry. They should be brushed thoroughly and then all the dirst and mud that remains washed off with warm water, the excess water being taken off with a dry cloth. While the shoes are still wet and warm apply the oil or grease with a swab of wool or flannel. It is best to have the oil or grease about as warm as the hand can bear and it should be rubbed well into the leather, preferably with the palm. If necessary, the oil can be applied to dry leather, but it penetrates better when the latter is wet. After treatment the shoes should be left to dry in a place that is warm—not hot. Castor oil is satisfactory for shoes that are to be published; for plainer footgear neatsfoot, fish oil or oleino may be substituted. If it is desired to make the shoes and boots more waterproof, beef tallow may be added to any of these substances at the rate of half a pound of tallow to a pint of oil. The edge of the sole and the welt should be greased thoroughly. Too much grease cannot be applied to these parts. A simple method of making the soils more durable, pliable and water resistant is to swab them occasionally with linseed oil, setting them aside to dry over night. Many of the common shoe polishes are harmful to leather. All those which contain sulphuric, hydrochloric, or oxalic acids, turpentine, benzine, or other volatile solvents, have a tendency to harden the leather and make it more liable to crack. It is poor economy, too, to wear a shoe with the heel badly worn on one side. This throws the shoe out of shape and may soon result in its ruin. It is also likely to cause temporary injury to the foot. 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. THE MONITOR. Lincoln Department Anita M. Taylor, Call L9810 9 a. m. to 3 p. m. Miss Annie Moore, of New York City, who has spent the past six months in Lincoln at the home of Mrs. Robert Johnson, left Wednesday for her home. While here Mrs. Moore met many friends who are looking forward to her return in the fall. Miss Genevieve White, who is ill at the home of her grandmother, Mrs. Carrie Pullem, is much improved this week. Mrs. Frank Williams left Saturday evening for Minneapolis, Minn., for an indefinite visit with Mrs. Dave Stuart. Mr. Abe Corneal, who has spent a number of days visiting in Hiawatha, Kas., returned Monday. A Children's program, "On to Victory," will be given by the Sunday School of the Baptist Church June 10, at 8 o'clock. Miss Opal Cohron, mistress of ceremonies. Mrs. Ruth McWilliams, the accomplished organist of the Baptist Church, has been quite ill during the past week. Mr. Julius Miller is convalescing from his recent illness. The Fisk Jubilee Singers gave a splendid program of vocal and instrumental music and recitations from Dunbar at the First Congregational Church, 14th and L streets, Monday evening. The company consisting of Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Meyers, Mr. F. L. Foster, Mrs. Jennie Jhlenoir and Miss Howard will, with the exception of Mrs. Jhlenoir, who will leave them at Denver, continue their tour to California, giving concerts at several cities en route. The entertainment given by the Daughters of Bethel at Masonic Hall Monday evening was not quite the success they had wished for, owing to the heavy rain. Gideon Band met Thursday evening at the Baptist Church. Mrs. Victoria Clay Halley, representing the National Association of Colored Women, will lecture here June 4th. Mrs. James Murray and Miss Hazel Holcombe arrived in the city Monday from Minneapolis. Mrs. Jennie Sellers, president of the Davis Woman's Club, returned last week from Omaha where she spent several days visiting among the Omaha clubs. "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. Will N. Johnson, Lawyer, 109 So. 14th Street. Douglas 5841. A letter from Troy, N. Y., to The Monitor says that there are probabilities that the shirt and collar factories of Troy will consider sending South for a large number of Colored women. A letter from the Boston Chamber of Commerce requests that we assist the United States navy yard in procuring skilled Colored mechanics and mechanic helpers. These men must be experts in their line. The New York Age printed a long article last week telling how Colored laborers have deserted after transportation has been supplied them. The Monitor has had a similar experience. Two weeks ago transportation was sent for ten men. Only five showed up. The loss is $150, and while The Monitor is not obliged to make it good, it will do so in order to help the race from a charge of dishonesty. All the Colored people of Lumberton, Miss., have been advised by the leading white citizens to leave for the reason that the lumber mills are forced to close down because of the war and there will be no work for them to do. The trains leaving the South are reported so crowded with Colored emigrants that there is not even standing room in the coaches. The Monitor has written the war and navy departments relative to the government employment of laborers at different military bases. The Monitor can place men in Ohio, New York, Minnesota, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Nebraska, Delaware, Massachusetts and Maryland. Men must pay their own fares to most places, however. The demand for Colored labor is not temporary. It is destined to last for many years to come. Fifteen men arrived last week from the South and were placed at work immediately by The Monitor. 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. 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 WOLF'S 1421 Douglas Street. WHO DOES YOUR SHOE REPAIRING? Try H. LAZARUS Work done while you wait, or will call for and deliver without charge. Red 2395 2019 Cuming St. If I don't get your work, we both lose. Heffley's Tailors For Nifty Up-to-Date CLOTHING Oliver Theatre Bldg. 149 N. 13th LABOR NOTES R. C. PRICE, The Barber PETER M. BURGESS 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) The Cecilian Base Ball Club will play the Chamlinn American Base Ball team of Council Bluffs, Iowa. Sunday afternoon, May 27, at Council Bluffs. The game will be called at & o’elock. Mrs. Nora Gray left Wednesday night for Leavenworth on the account of the death of a relative. She alsa nas a very sick aunt at Leavenworth. The Allen Chapel A. M. E. Church Aid met at the church Friday, May 25th. Mrs. Vivian, of 29th and R streets, who underwent a slight operation last week, is improving nicely. The revival service at Bethel Bap- tist Church is still in progress. The church has had eleven additions so far. Mrs. J. D. Thornton will leave Sun- day night for Kansas City, Kansas, so as to be with her family on Deco- ration day. The Bethel Baptist Mission Circle met Thursday with Mrs. Irvin at 31st and W Sts. Mr. S. Adams, of 28th and R Sts., died Monday and was buried Wednes- day afternoon from Jones and Chiles undertaking rooms. BOY SCOUT NEWS To inquirers: We get for our ef- forts the satisfaction of knowing and feeling that we have enedavored to do our bit, in the interest of our boy- hood, from a racial standpoint, and without compensation. We realized in the organization of our troops that it would not be pos- sible for us to see every parent per- sonally in regard to the aim of the movement, so we have not adopted it for a rule, Yes, there are enough boys for sev- eral more troop. Who will volunteer to organize them and be their Scout Master? The scout movement is a universal one and should have the co-operation of every parent who has the coming boyhood at heart. Troop No. 3 did their bit in aiding the Red Cross membership campaign. The Panther Patrol gaev the Crow Patrol a walloping in their ball game last Saturday. Marcellous Richie bandaged the leg of a boy who had been struck with a brick. Dwight Dorsey carried a bundle of ciothes home for an aged lady. Harold Thomas cleaned house for a lady who was sick afd disabled. Law 8—A Scout is cheerful. He smiles whenever he can. His obedi- ence to orders is prompt and cheery. He never shirks nor grumbles at hardships. H. L. ANDERSON, S. M. ROBERT ALLEN, S.S. FIRMS WANTING COLORED LABOR Bethlehem Steel Mills, Sparrow’s Point, Md. Yale & Towne Manufacturing com- pany, Stamford, Conn. Minnesota Steel Mills, Morgan Tark, Minn. Union Pacifie Railway. Kingston Brick and Ice company, Tiingston, N. Y. Capitol Coal Mining company, Springfield, Ill. Springfield Drain Tile company, Springfield, Ill. Springfield Paving Brick company, Springfield, Ill. Barney & Smith car shops, Dayton, Ohio. * THE MONITOR. FIRMS WANTING LABOR The Manufacturers’ Association of Wilmington. Wilmington, Del., May 10. Mr. George W. Parker, Business Man- ager, The Monitor: Dear Sir—Your letter to the Cham- ber of Commerce has been referred to this office for reply. For your information wish to state that we can use industrious laborers, independent of creed or color, but re- gret to state that our experience with Negroes has been very painful, as they are as a rule a shiftless, unde- pendable class of labor. There are plenty of places for men at good, living wages, who are willing to do an honest day’s work, and any such class that apply to this associa- tion will be placed wherever any openings might be. JAMES E. STEIN, Secretary. eee ee, ee ee ne ee Company. Denver, Colo. Mr. George Wells Parker: Dear Sir—Your letters of the 18th and 25th to this company have pur- posely been delayed. We are just or- ganizing a labor department in con- ‘nection with our company and the matter of securing laborers will prob- ably be submitted to that department for action. We also find that we are not yet able to secure a sufficient amount of farmers ready to accept Colored labor and until we do it would be useless for you to make any efforts to secure immigration. As soon as this matter gets a little nearer perfection I shall take great pleasure in writing you again. HENRY H. ROLOFF. Watertown Chamber of Commerce. Watertown, N. Y., May 7. Mr. George Wells Parker: Dear Sir—Replying to your inquiry relative to opportunities for Negro labor in this city, would say we have very few Colored people and doubt if they would readily find employment. Our people have never become used te employing Colored people and pre- sume, for this reason, it would be rather hard for them to break in. F. H. LAMON, Secretary. Reading Chamber of Commerce. Reading, Pa., May 12. Mr. George Wells Parker: Dear Sir—In reply to your recent letter relative to Negro labor desired in this community, I wish to state that recently this matter was taken up in regard to another proposition ard the information obtained that there was no work available at this time. A. D. MAC MILLAN, Secretary. Classified Advertisi RATES—1% cents a word for single insertions, 1 cent a word for two or more insertions. No advertisement for less than 16c. 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 Ohio street, 5 rooms, bath and gas, newly papered and painted. Price reduced to $2,000. Will sell on very FOR SALE Cpu CHOCOLATES “The Utmost in Candy” THE O’BRIEN CO. Candy Makers easy terms or take other property in exchange. 2606 North 30th street, 6 room bungalow, nearly new, furnace, paved street. Price $3,000. Easy terms or trade. 2614 Grant street. 5 rooms, toilet and water, smail lot. A bargain at $700. Only $100 cash. G. B. ROBBINS, 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 43860. 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 So. 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 5361. 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. freee ene ene tte ttn tendon ent tonto IMPERIAL DYE & CLEANING WORKS Dry Cleaners, Garment and Fancy Byers Phone Tyler 1022 1516 Vinton St. GEO. F, KRAUSE, Prop. bee enene-enenenenenene-enenenenene-eneneneneneed C. S. JOHNSON 18th and Izard Tel. Douglas 1702 ALL KINDS OF COAL and COKE at POPULAR PRICES. Best for the Money Established 1890 } Cc. J. CARLSON 2 Dealer in Shoes and Gents’ Furnishings | 1514 No. 24th St. Omaha, Neb. Pre eee eee tn ened Onto ontestnoneneetnoe | Will L. Hetherington Violinist Instructor at Bellevue College { Asst. of Henry Cox t Studio Patterson Blk OMAHA TRANSFERCO. Be ee Lea arm (a); ‘A ele S Came. * AMUSEMENTS PRESS ON MIGRATION Atlanta (Ga.) Post. what means this emigarvuon Of NC groes to the North if not a special punishment on this section of our country? Is this God’s wrath and punishment on a wicked nation? How will the ten million Negroes act when the conflict is really on? Charleston (S. C.) Reporter, The South may not realize it now but the day will come when it will awaken to a realization of the fact that might never makes right, and that by its harsh and inhuman treat- ment of the Negro it has, by forcing him to go elsewhere, killed the goose that laid the golden egg. Atlanta (Ga.) Independent. There can be no doubt that the great congestion in the South has made labor cheap. It is in arecord- ance with the great law of supply and demand. Where labor is abun- dant the price for it will be cheap, and this has always been so and al- ways will be. The Independent agrees with Mr. De Berry that the Negro people should not migrate in a des- ultory mannér. He should know where he is going and for what. Timmonsville (S. C.) Watchman and Reporter. The migration of Colored people to the North still continues. We cer- tainly regret much to see them leave here, but if the proper treatment will not be accorded them here, if they are tc continue to bear such burdens as they are made to bear, then we can not blame them for going. That Ab- beville affair, while but little is be- ing heard about it, yet it has fired the heart of self respecting Negroes im the State and if every self-re- The House of Courtesy 24th and Parker SUNDAY Triangle Night Constance Talmage in BETTY’S BURGLAR Jimmy Dale alias THE GREY SEAL Jerry Comedy. MONDAY Triangle Night Enid Bennett in LITTLE BROTHER One Riproaring Comedy. Two Reel Drama. TUESDAY Blue Ribbon Vitagraph Anita Stewart in THE COMBAT HASH AND HABIT A Hughey Mack Comedy. WEDNESDAY Pathe Night THE DOUBLE CROSS IS MARRIAGE SACRED? Hearst-Pathe News Service SELF MADE HERO Triangle Comedy. THURSDAY Maurice Costello in THE CRIMSON STAIN HOBBLED HEARTS A Masterpiece Two Reel Selig Drama, Triangle Comedy. FRIDAY Metro Night Again. Some Surprise Features. Roaring Comedy. SATURDAY Matinee and Evening Triangle Day. THE MONITOR een nen inate een specting Negro has not as yet left} ADVICE TC Abbeville County, they ought to make ; ready and get away at the earliest possible moment. Don’t leavi The New York Age. will find a The: drifting of this country into| destination. a state of war, following fast upon Pay no m the inauguration of the migration! agents for jc movement from the South, seems des-| through reli: tined to play an important part in Ask every the evolution of the Negro in this} have you inv country. Migration has opened the Married m eyes of the dominant race in the| send for th South to the righteous dissatisfaction| have found existing among the Negroes with| them. present conditions and the necessity| The cost « for some change for the better. North, but n ee South. Cloth WESTERN BEAUTIES IN Find if lal NEW RACE PHOTO-PLAY | for men afte Beautiful Race Girls Featured in New Lincoln Masterpiece. Los Angeles, Celif., May 24.—(Spe- cial to The Monitor).—Judging from the many beautiful girls used in the new Lincoln photoplay, “Law of Na- ture,” this, the third release of the lincoln Mction Picture Co., Inc., will undoubtedly be a great favorite with those who admire feminine beauty. In Miss Albertine Pickens, with her wonderful eyes, beautiful auburn hair and charming ways, the Lincoln-Com- pany has developed a new ard popu- lar star to play opposite Noble M. Johnson in. this greatest of Race pho- toplays; and surrounded by a bevy of charming girls, one of whom is the winsome Miss of the May Crisis cover, Miss Anita Thompson. Her wonderful work in the western scenes, cabaret and cafe scenes, ball room scenes and dramatic situations, prove in a pleasing way her cahrming ver- satility. Douglas Fairbanks in MANHATTAN MADNESS Hearst-Pathe News. Side Splitting Comedy. The Entrancingly Sweet Bartolo The Final Word in Beautiful Music. ) ALAMO OilX sce 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. 66 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~0-0-0-0-0--0-¢--0-0-0--0-0--0-0---0-0--0-0-0-0-0--0-o--b $8 t-te tt tenet tot oa 7p. m. to 11:55 Peoples Drug Store Douglas 1148 Midway, Dougias 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, : ee a ee as ADVICE TO PERSONS LEAVING THE SOUTH Don’t leave on rumors. Be sure you will find a job when reaching your destination. Pay no money to strange labor agents for jobs and tickets, Deal only through reliable firms. Ask every agent if he is willing tc huve you investigate his claims. Married men should leave first and send for their families after they have found suitable quarters for them. The cost of living is high in the North, but not quite as high as in the South. Clothing is much cheaper. Find if labor agents will look out for men after they arrive. The Moni- tor will help you find réom, reason- able board, and be at your servicé whenever you need any help that it can give. Be careful of crowding into the larger cities. Many of these are al- ready over-populated. Too much la- bor in one place is always worse than not enough. Subscribe for The Monitor today and keep in touch with the labor con- ditions all over the country. For real estate, loans, insurance and investments, see Eugene Thomas first. Rooms 413-14 Karbach Block, 15th and Douglas. Phone Douglas 3607.—Adv. When you need a good clean shave, see P. H. Jenkins, 1313 Dodge street. —Adv. John Ruskin Cigar, 5 cents. Biggest and Best. Re Re Orn) ee ee eee ee ee SMOKE { Te Be Ce | THE BEST 5c CIGAR b-2-0-0-0--0-0--0-0.-0-0-0--0-0-0-0-0-0--0-0-0-0-0-0-0-b {Peet ett ttt tt tot tentet Petersen & Michelsen Hardware Co. GOOD HARDWARE 2408 N St. Tel. South 162 be ttt trite ented mentmtnteittmiged {oe ttt ett oot tee The CHAPMAN Drug Store 934 P St., Lincoln Opposite Main Door Post Office Cameras and Films, Magazines, Cigars, Candies and a full line PO TeOe of Druggist Sundries Western Funeral Home 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 Mee einen GOn OR CR ORHAN Vole cee whey clr aA Mwere | ‘ Barma | THE LIFE SAVER ALWAYS ON TAP AT THE ALAMO ana i ai a che a et See Eg a te ieee Sea D, LLL LAL LLL LLL LL LLL LAA GOOD GROCERIES ALWAYS | C. P. WESIN GROCERY CO. Also Fresh Fruits and Vegetables. 2005 Cuming St. Telephone Douglas 1098 ec a ll | ee re ene Le ° The Business World 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 Assictant 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 feted eet eet Automobile and Open Horse Drawn Hearses Day and Night FUNERAL HOME Lady Attendant Calls answered promptly anywhere Web. 1100 and Web. 204 Licensed Embalmer. Bh > eee ee eee oe ee a DR. CRAIG MORRIS DENTIST 2407 Lake St. Phone Web. 4024 OOOO OOOO OOO OOO Fete ttt ent ttt bane ot 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 [ee ne re Poet eee tthe + 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 | Tm eet. cee ee ees oa rw PATTON HOTEL AND CAFE: N. A. Patton, Proprietor 1014-1016-1018 South 11th St. Telephone Douglas 4445 62 MODERN AND NEATLY . | FURNISHED ROOMS be-e-o-0 o-oo e-o- one-one ontnontntnon stunted ote eee eet ett Stee entntnntn ong e Colfax 3881 Douglas a AMOS P. SCRUGGS Attorney-at-Law 8807 Camden Avenue.