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THE MONITOR A National Weekly News per Devoted to the Interests of the Colored Americans of Nebraska and the West $1.50 a Year. 5c a Copy Cowardly Albinoes Assault Negroes Conservative and Reliable Race Journal Gives Story of East St. Louis Mob. Uniformed Police and Military Men Alleged to Have Sympathized With and Abetted Mob. The St. Louis Argus, one of the most conservative and reliable Negro newspapers of the country gives the following report of the East St. Louis race riot: Thursday evening, May 31, after three days of spasmodic rioting, everything seemed to be quieted down in East St. Louis. The trouble started nearly two months ago when the strike was called at the Aluminum Ore Works and strikers were displaced by Negroes. It is said that a movement was immediately set on foot by the unions to stop importation of the Negroes, because it was feared that they would be used by employers in the event of strikes which were scheduled to take place in the early summer. Several meetings have been held and everything that could be brought into play, except mob violence, has been exhausted. During these six or eight weeks of the strike, the Negroes were getting a firmer hold on the industrial situation; and strikers were getting weaker and hungrier each day. Many of the industries have declared against unions; and the Negro labor, honest and conscientious, was fast winning the hearts of the managers of the firms. On Monday night a meeting was called at the City Hall by the strikers and an appeal was made to the Mayor to do something for the hungry crowd or something would be done by it. The blame for the situation was shifted from one source to another. Some said it was the manufacturers; others laid it on the Negroes; and still others said it was the railroad. So there was a division among them. It was suggested during the meeting to "get" the railroad men; and another was to "drive out the Negroes and we will get our jobs back with higher wages." This latter suggestion seemed to meet the popular chord. By this time the eloquence of the agitators had made the mob ferocious. Coincident with the dismissal of the meeting, a report was circulated, into the already inflamed minds of those present, that two Negroes had killed a white man. This acted as a signal to go get the Negroes. The crowd marched to the intersections of all street cars which run into Broadway near the bridge, and there they gathered sticks, rocks and bricks and attacked every Negro seen coming or going, on the cars. The Negroes were caught unprepared to defend themselves; and most of them found on the streets were assaulted by the mobs. An Argus Reporter Was on the (Continued on Page 7) THE REV. JOHN ALBERT WILLIAMS, Editor Omaha, Nebraska, June 9, 1917 CONFERENCE ON CIVIC AND INDUSTRIAL LEAGUE Twenty representative citizens were invited to attend a conference Tuesday afternoon in the office of Amos P. Scruggs, city inspector of weights and measures, to discuss the formation of some central association for looking after the civic and industrial needs of our people in this city, including the welcoming, help and guidance of the members of our race who are coming from the South. Mr. Scruggs was chosen chairman of the meeting and Mrs. Alphonso Wilson secretary. The sentiment was unanimous that such an organization is needed. A committee of seven was appointed to formulate a plan. The members of the committee are Amos P. Scruggs, Rev. John Albert Williams, Dr. J. H. Hutten, Rev. W. T. Osborne, Rev. Thomas A. Taggart, Mrs. Alphonso Wilson and Henry W. Black. A general meeting will be called for some day next week to hear the report of the committee and effect the organization of a civic and industrial league, in which it is hoped to secure the co-operation of a large proportion of our people. CALL ISSUED FOR MORE NEGRO ARMY OFFICERS Chicago, June 5.—Applicants for enrollment in the reserve officers training camp for Negroes at Fort Des Moines have not come forward in sufficient numbers to fill the Central department's quota. So far 157 men have been certified for admission to the camp and thirty-eight places remain to be filled. WITHDRAW PATRONAGE FROM DEPARTMENT STORE The Colored people of Louisville have stopped patronizing Selman's, one of the largest department stores of the city, because a sign has been put up in the ladies' rest room— "Ladies—White Only!" CITIZENS PRESENT FLAG TO BUFFALO SCOUTS Buffalo, N. Y.—Tuesday evening, May 29, a mixed audience of a thousand persons gathered in the Auditorium of the Hutchinson Central High school building to witness the presentation of a silk United States flag to Troop 58, B. S. A. The flag is the gift of the citizens of Buffalo, at the solicitation of a committee of ladies, of whom Mrs. H. H. Lewis was the efficient chairman; Mrs. A. Harden, treasurer, and Mrs. Fannie J. Catto, secretary. Troop 58 i the only troop of Colored boy scouts in western New York. The troop was organized in October, 1916, with a dozen boys. The roll now has 56 names. Rev. Father Bennett, rector of St. Philip's Episcopal church is the organizer and scoutmaster. Troop No.1 of white girl scouts attended in a body and cheered the boys of 58, who replied with cheers for No.1. Memphis, Tenn.—The meeting of the National Medical association, which was to have been held in this city August 28 to 30, has been changed and the session will probably be held in Philadelphia or Atlantic City on the same dates. The immediate reason for this change of place of meeting is the savage and barbarous acts perpetrated in connection with the burning of the Negro Persons, in the vicinity of Memphis. To cap the climax of this barbarity, the recent meeting of the Tri-State Medical association was interrupted by members of the mob of lynchers, bringing the head of the burned man and throwing it in the midst of the delegates in session. The local committee has therefore requested that the meeting place be changed. SUCCESSFULLY PASS Messrs. Johnson, Pinkett, Terrell and Turner and Drs. Morris and Peebles have successfully passed the physical examination and preliminary test for admission to the officers' reserve training camp which opens at Des Moines June 15. BAND MAKES HIT. The First Regimental Band, Dan Desdunes leader, cherfully volunteered its services with the other bands of the city to play for the patriotic meeting at the Auditorium Saturday night. This band was deputized to play at certain points in the business section early in the evening, and, as usual, made a hit. Citizens were outspoken in praise of its work both on the street and at the Auditorium. LITTLE BOY COLLECTS DIMES TO GET RED CROSS BUTTON During the recent Red Cross campaign in Omaha a Colored boy, thirteen years old, approached one of the Red Cross booths, and asked how much it costs to join, expressing his desire to do so if it did not cost too much. When told that it cost $1, he sat puzzling and counting his small change which proved insufficient to buy a membership. The women in charge gave him some money and told him to ask each of his friends to give him a nickel. At noon he came back with the necessary amount and a radiant smile, and became a member of the Red Cross. SUBTLE BUT MOST Washington, June 2.—The rumor that a unit of American Indians would be included in the first division of troops sent to Europe is only a rumor. Secretary of War Baker has announced himself opposed to it. He does not believe that the various nationalities and races that constitute the American people should be separated in service, but should all fight as Americans. Vol. II. No. 49 (Whole No. 101) The Rehabilitation of Atlanta Progressive Tendency Marks Movement to Rebuild Famous Fire-Swept City by the Sea. BOTH RACES ON COMMITTEE Co-Operation of Prominent Negroes With Whites in Community Matters Unusual in South. Atlanta, Ga., June 7.—A Committee of Rehabilitation has been designated by the Mayor of Atlanta, with the Advice of the Chamber of Commerce to synchronize all the elements that enter into the restoration of the burned area and those homes and business enterprises that suffered loss in the recent fire. The Committee is composed of the following persons, all prominent in the business development of Atlanta, and several of much more than local fame: Mr. Edw. H. Inman, Mr. Rockwell Johnson, Mr. Isaac Schoen, Judge Walter Colquitt, Mr. Carlos H. Mason, Mr. Harry H. Pace, Rev. E. H. Oliver and Mr. A. F. Herndon. The three latter are Negroes. The Minister's position is self-explanatory. Mr. Herndon is owner of one of the largest and best equipped barber shops in America, is the dominant factor in the Atlanta Mutual Insurance Company, and resides in a home quite in keeping with his station. Mr. Pace is the distinctive character upon this Committee. He is young, virile and the Negro prototype of the modern business executive. His capabilities are best explained by the fact that at the age of 33, he is Secretary-Treasurer of the Standard Life Insurance Company, a $125,000 Legal Reserve Life Insurance Company that has on its books FIVE MILLION DOLLARS worth of business, and that has met every legal requirement and examination with books and records in such shape as to receive commendation from even antagonistic sources. It is a distinct novelty in the South for Negro interests to be recognized in community matters by the active participation of bona fide business men in the deliberations of consequential bodies. Occasionally in politics and religion some sort of Negro adjunct committees have been tolerated, but here we find a case of absolute and direct interchange of ideas, and it may be said that the exodus has not failed to become a prime factor in the Committee's consideration. Rehabilitating seven hundred white and eight hundred Negro families of every social and industrial type is no mean job for even those eight high-minded and experienced men, and our race throughout the country may feel certain that race interests will be cared for with aggressiveness tempered by a proper sense of justice and business diplomacy. This will represent a lot of work to already busy men, but the establishment of this precedent and its satisfactory fulfillment is of immeasurable value to the race. The Farmers Oil & Gas Co. A Home Company 612-613 Paxton Block, Omaha, Neb. Wells Now Drilling on Adjoining Leases THIS COMPANY IS VERY FORTUNATE INDEED, IN HAVING ADJOINING OUR LAND, MANY LEASES HELD BY BIG PRODUCERS. WE ARE CLOSE TO PRODUCING WELLS. IT IS PRACTICALLY THE SAME AS IF MANY TESTS WERE BEING MADE ON OUR LAND, AND YET NO ONE SO CLOSE AS TO EFFECT THE VOLUME OF OUR WELLS. The Farmers Oil and Gas Company owns 160 acres of land in Pittsburg County, Oklahoma. It also owns Lease on 40 acres in Butler County, Kansas, and lease on 600 acres in Wilson County, Kansas. There are large producing Oil and Gas Wells close to our holdings. 800 acres, all in the great Mid-Continent Oil fields. Our plan is to sell these lots, out of this 160 acres which is blocked into lots 400 square feet each, giving a Warranty Deed and an absolute Title forever to the purchaser of any lot or lots of which the deed participates in all wells drilled by the said Farmers Oil and Gas Company, on any of their lands or leases. Our holdings are in the heart of rich production. OUR IRON CLAD GUARANTEE The Company will give one free round trip railroad ticket from any town in Neb., to our holdings to the purchaser of 30 lots or more, or to any one purchaser representing a club of 30 or more lots sold, and after a thorough investigation of the oil fields and the Company's property with a member of the Company, should he then be dissatisfied with his investment, every dollar that has been paid the Company will be refunded. Could any Company make such an unheard of proposition if they did not know that the property is even better than they represent it to be? Who could ask a better guarantee? Positively never since the beginning of the present greatness of the Kansas Oil Field has the public ever been offered an opportunity like this. The Company cannot undertake to do drilling unassisted by outside capital, and we will not ask people to invest their cash in stock certificates only. Instead we will give each investor an actual deed to a piece of the land. The Company will drill (10) ten or more wells with the money received from sale of lots and every lot owner will share in the profits from the wells pro rata. Success is not a question of age. You may be old or young. It is only a matter of seeing your opportunity and being ready for it. BUY THESE LOTS NOW AT $10 PER LOT, AS THE PRICE WILL BE ADVANCED IN A SHORT TIME TO $20 OR MORE. ORDER FOR LOTS IN THE FARMERS OIL & GAS CO. 613 Paxton Building, Omaha, Neb. as payment in full for.....lots at $10.00 each. This Company reserves the right to refund all money received in case lots have been sold or advanced in price. General Race News 2 ROCHESTER ELKS BUY IN LIBERTY BONDS Rochester, N. Y.—Flower City Lodge No. 91, Independent Protective Order of Elks of the World, have duly authorized a subscription for one hundred dollars to the bonds of the Liberty Loan recently authorized by Congress to carry on the war. The action of the lodge reflects credit on the race in this city and will likely point the way for other organizations to prove their patriotism. WHITE MEN ARE FLEEING TO MEXICO Laredo, Tex., May 31.—Federal officials here have disclosed the fact that from 15 to 20 young Americans, with but little baggage, but carrying plenty of money, are crossing into Mexico daily. It is believed by officials that they are leaving the United States to avoid conscription. No Negroes were reported among them. ORGANIZE CIVIC LEAGUE. Hannibal, Mo.—The Negro Ciivc Employment League of Hannibal has been organized, with the following officers: Executive Committee—A. R. Bohon, president; George Williams, vice-president; Fred McKinney, secretary; W. L. Myers, assistant secretary; William Payne, treasurer; C. R. McDowell and A. E. Miller. INTRODUCES ANOTHER ANTI-RACE PHOTO BILL Major R. R. Jackson has introduced another bill in the Illinois Legislature aimed at such photo-plays as "The Birth of a Nation." The measure passed the House of Representatives by a vote of 81 to 0. The previous bill was vetoed by the Governor on a technicality. RAISE FUNDS TO FIGHT SEGREGATION Richmond, Va.—The Segregation committee of the Civil Improvement league of this city has collected sufficient funds to pay the expenses of the Negro citizens incurred in preparing and presenting their brief to the United States Supreme court. HOTEL TO ACCOMODATE THE RACE PATRONS Waukegan, Ill. — The Sherman House has been made a Colored hotel to provide accommodations for the hundreds of Negroes coming to this section from the South. BAND WILL PLAY IN PARK. St. Louis, Mo.—Heretcfore, all bands employed to furnish music during the summer in the parks of St. Louis have been white. At least one Colored band will be hired this summer. LOS ANGELES TO HAVE NEGRO Y. M. C. A. Ground has been broken for a Y. M. C. A. building for the Colored people of Los Angeles, Cal., to be erected at a cost of $80,000. Plain sewing done. Children's clothes a specialty. Mrs. L. Johnson, Webster 1621.—Adv. THE MONITOR. ace News NEGRO DRUGGISTS HAVE MAGAZINE Mortar and Pestle is the name of a new magazine conducted in the interest of Colored druggists, edited by Dr. Edward Franklin Harris. Oil pouring unchecked from the Kaffir Queen well at Fredonia today covered the Verdigris river for miles. The well which is down 1,000 feet, is full and overflows the casing. Operations have been abandoned on it awaiting the arirval of an oil saver and tank age. With the arrival of these work will again be resumed. This well is proving the latest sensation of the new oil fields. Since its discovery Wilson county claims to assume a high rank among the gushers.-The Wichita Eagle, May 16, 1917. (The Farmers' Oil and Gas Company has holdings close to this well.) The Farmers A H 612-613 Pa Wells Now THIS COMPANY IS VERY FOR LEASES HELD BY BIG PROD TICALLY THE SAME AS IF ONE SO CLOSE AS TO EFFE The Farmers Oil and Gas O also owns Lease on 40 acres in sas. There are large producing Mid-Continent Oil fields. Our 400 square feet each, giving a or lots of which the deed partic on any of their lands or leases. OUR The Company will give one to the purchaser of 30 lots or m and after a thorough investiga Company, should he then be dis pany will be refunded. Could a that the property is even better Positively never since the ever been offered an opportunity by outside capital, and we will we will give each investor an a more wells with the money reco from the wells pro rata. Success is not a question o opportunity and being ready for BUY THESE LOTS NOW SHORT TIME TO $20 OR MORE Farmers Oil & Gas A Home Company 613 Paxton Block, Omaha Now Drilling on Adjoining IS VERY FORTUNATE INDEED, IN HAVING A NEW BIG PRODUCERS. WE ARE CLOSE TO PRODUCERS. WE ARE AS IF MANY TESTS WERE BEING MADE, AS TO EFFECT THE VOLUME OF OUR WELLS. Oil and Gas Company owns 160 acres of land in 40 acres in Butler County, Kansas, and lease on 6 large producing Oil and Gas Wells close to our holding fields. Our plan is to sell these lots, out of this 16th, giving a Warranty Deed and an absolute Title for the deed participates in all wells drilled by the said lots or leases. Our holdings are in the heart of rich OUR IRON CLAD GUARDS will give one free round trip railroad ticket from any 30 lots or more, or to any one purchaser represent in investigation of the oil fields and the Company's then be dissatisfied with his investment, every deed. Could any Company make such an unheard of even better than they represent it to be? Who or since the beginning of the present greatness of the an opportunity like this. The Company cannot unand we will not ask people to invest their cash in investor an actual deed to a piece of the land. The money received from sale of lots and every lot rata. a question of age. You may be old or young. It being ready for it. LOTS NOW AT $10 PER LOT, AS THE PRICE IS $20 OR MORE. ORDER FOR LOTS IN THE FARMERS OIL 613 Paxton Building, Omaha, Neb. Gentlemen:—Enclosed please find $... payment in full for... This Company reserves the right to refund all case lots have been sold or advanced in price. Mail deed to (Name in full) State..... --- OIL AT FREDONIA ```markdown ``` GREAT EVENTS. Great events have occured at all times, for somebody, at some place. It may have been the day you met the girl that is now your wife. It may have been the day you met the boy that is now your husband. It may have been the day you paid the last note on your home, or it may have been the day you became a true Christian. In fact it could have been anything that has occurred to you or yours that was of vital interest to all concerned. Now the point is this: On Tuesday, June 12, a great event (from an artistic point of view) will occur in Cmaha, that ought to be of sincere interest to all of our good thinking people. On that occasion, Mrs. Florentine Pinkston will make her initial professional bow to her home folks and friends. Yes, that's it—home folks. Isn't she the same little girl who lived among us a few years ago, striving and trying to do? At that time she had that spark of the 'genius undeveloped. 'Twas then that she turned her face to the land of learning and promise. (Name in full) Street and City State 'Twas then (some six years ago) that she decided to try and reach that goal of success that spells defeat for so many. But not for her, as time has proven that she had courage and fought off every obstacle that she might succeed. Now friends, from all advance reports, she has succeeded. So it now remains for her home folks, and their friends to turn out and give her the praise, help and encouragement she so deserves. May she feel that we have been waiting; that after all the price was not paid in vain; and that merit will be rewarded. Come out and pay your respects to the little girl that has made good. DAN DESDUNES. JUNE RALLY for erection of Auditorium of Zion Baptist Church, 2215, 17 Grant strets. Let each member, friend and citizen help us to build this much needed house. REV. W. F. BOTTS, Pastor. Mrs. Elizabeth Howard, Church Clerk. Gas Co. any Omaha, Neb. Mining Leases JOINING OUR LAND, MANY BUCING WELLS. IT IS PRAC- ION OUR LAND, AND YET NO Pittsburg County, Oklahoma. It 100 acres in Wilson County, Kan- gals. ...800 acres, all in the great 100 acres which is blocked into lots forever to the purchaser of any lot Farmers Oil and Gas Company, production. GANTEE any town in Neb., to our holdings ing a club of 30 or more lots sold, property with a member of the dollar that has been paid the Com- proposition if they did not know would ask a better guarantee? The Kansas Oil Field has the public dertake to do drilling unassisted stock certificates only. Instead Company will drill (10) ten or owner will share in the profits is only a matter of seeing your WILL BE ADVANCED IN A ```markdown ``` --- FORCED CLEARING SALE OF LADIES' CLOAKS, SUITS, DRESSES, SKIRTS AND WAISTS. Clarence H. Singleton, D. D. S. 109 South 14th Street (Over Peoples' Drug Store) Office Hours, 9 A. M. to 12 M. 1 P. M. to 7 P. M. Phone Douglas 7812 Our Women and Children Conducted by Lucille Skaggs Edwards The people of America have come, or are rapidly coming, to a time when the question of food and food values will be serious. It behooves every head of a household, to make haste to get a little scientific knowledge on the subject. Times are no longer good. The price of every kind of food is mounting by leaps, but the matter of expense is, after all, not the most important one. We are bound in honor to send as much food as we can possibly spare to the countries in Europe with which we have allied ourselves. That makes it imperative that we should not only practice economy but acquire knowledge as fast as we can. It will not be difficult to inform ourselves. There are many good textbooks, the states publish pamphlets, the United States Department of Agriculture issues bulletins written by experts in clear and simple English, and to be had for a few cents. Many of the publications, indeed, can be had free. They deal with such matters as eggs and their food value; potatoes, sweet potatoes and other starchy roots; turnips, beets and other succulent roots, and their use as food; bread and breadmaking at home; studies of the digestibility of some animal fats. Those are only a few of the many subjects. Some of the bulletins discuss the chemical constituents that give the various foods their value. They show that many things we cling to because we like them are hardly foods at all; they teach how to avoid waste in preparing and THE MONITOR cooking food; they give advice about storing and caring for foods, and teach people how to market wisely. The shortage in the winter wheat crop in this country is going to make the bread question very important. We are going to send as much wheat as we can spare to our allies, and must train ourselves to be content at many meals with bread made from other things than wheat flour. Excellent bread can be made by mixing potato flour with wheat flour; and bread and muffins made from corn meal are both wholesome and palatable.—Youth's Companion. ER. If you are on a gloomy line, Get a transfer. If you're inclined to fret and pine, Get a transfer. Get off the track of doubt and gloom; Get on a sunshine train; there's room. Get a transfer. If you are on the worry train, Get a transfer. You must not stay there and complain; Get a transfer. The cheerful cars are passing thru; And there's lots of room for you. Get a transfer. If you are on the grouchy track, Get a transfer. Just take a happy special back; Get a transfer. Jump on the train and pull the rope That lands you at station hope. Get a transfer. The Booster. Beatrice Majors as Pavlowa, with the latest step in toe dancing, Mecca Hall, June 14. Smoke John Ruskin 5c Cigar. Biggest and Best.—Adv. We specialize in cleaning ladies fancy shoes. Called for and delivered. Gene's place, 103 So. 14th St.. Douglas 7306. 2005 Cumi 1920 stry Kilpat --- GET A TRANSFER. Thompson, B Presents s in all thei The econ quality wa than at th "Does Th Do Job P SU Best Work- Thompson, Belden Store "Does The Monitor Do Job Printing?" SURE 13th and Jackson Doug. 2190 GOOD GROCLE C. P. WESIN Also Fresh Fruit 2005 Cuming St. GOOD GROCERIES ALWAYS C. P. WESIN GROCERY CO. Also Fresh Fruits and Vegetables. 2005 Cuming St. Telephone Douglas 1098 Again we will hazard a guess We are all dressed up for summer with June roses, and we believe summer has arrived. Perhaps the wish is father to the thought—at any rate we are READY— 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 --- Presents spring and summer fashions in all their newness. The economy of purchasing good quality was never better demonstrated than at the present time. 1119 No.21st Web.4243 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. THEN, INVEST We desire to call our readers' attention to the advertisement of the Farmers' Oil and Gas Company, published in this issue. We believe that here is a good opportunity for an investment that MAY pay well. We say "may" advisedly, for while be believe that the chances are that it will prove a well-paying proposition, it should be definitely and distinctly understood that any investment is problematical. No one can tell with absolute certainty just how it will turn out. But this impresses us as a good proposition for the following reasons: The property owned and controlled by this company, 800 acres, is in the very heart of the oil-producing sections of Kansas and Oklahoma. Ten wells are to be drilled at different points in this territory, which is now yielding a large percent of the oil produced in this country. It seems highly probable, therefore, that in drilling one or more of these wells, oil will be struck. Now if oil should be struck at any one point and one is a shareholder in this company—which he can become by the investment of as low a sum as $10.00—he will get his proportionate share of the profits. Of course, if oil should not be struck, which from the nature of the country seems very improbable, then all one has is his deed to the property he has purchased, and that may or may not be worth the money he has put in it. We state the matter thus frankly in order that our readers may understand the situation. We honestly believe that it will pay our readers who have a few dollars to invest in something that may prove a paying proposition, first, to investigate the proposition presented by the Farmers' Oil and Gas Company, and if satisfied, then invest. We urge you to look into it. Tell them that you saw their advertisement in The Monitor. COFFINS! "TWO HUNDRED THOUSAND COFFINS" An item published this week stated that the United States government had ordered two hundred thousand coffins to be sent abroad. By some strange fate this item appeared on the day of registration for the selective draft. It was not encouragingly suggestive to the young manhood of our country. How such an item escaped the eye of the censor seems a little surprising. This somewhat gruesome news item ought, however, make us realize how serious, tremendously serious, the war upon which we have entered is to be. America is to bear the brunt of the conflict. This calls for the conservation of all our resources. It calls for the devotion and service of every American wherever and however he can serve. Let us realize that this war is serious business. Let us realize that thousands and hundreds of thousands of the flower of our manhood will be 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. Letter July 2, 1915, at the Post Office at 3, 1879. WILLIAMS, Editor and Publisher. In Garnett Haynes, Associate Editors. Bug Editor and Business Manager. TUES, $1.50 PER YEAR Incents an inch per issue. With Twenty-first street, Omaha. Webster 4243. called to go within the low green tent whose silent curtain never outward swings before this war is over. We are engaged in a great war. Its tremendous seriousness we have not yet begun to realize. "Two Hundred Thousand Coffins." The government realizes what is before our beloved country, if many of its citizens do not. A WORD WITH OUR SUBSCRIBERS We are gratified to know that our subscribers—and the list is steadily growing—are so well pleased with The Monitor. We are trying to give you a good newspaper. We met an enthusiastic subscriber from Pilsner, Neb., this week, who said: "The Monitor is the best newspaper published by our people anywhere in the United States. None touch it and I read a great many. It's in a class all by itself. I tell everybody that." We appreciate our friend's admiration; but we realize that he honors us beyond our deserts. We admit that The Monitor aims to be one of the best in the country. What we desire to say is this. It costs a great deal of money to publish The Monitor. Many subscribers have been most conscientious in paying their subscriptions promptly. Others have not been so prompt. A great many subscriptions are now due and we shall greatly appreciate it if prompt payment is made. Help us increase our circulation by getting your friends to subscribe, and pay your subscription, for honestly, WE NEED THE MONEY. SHOW YOUR APPRECIATION. On Tuesday evening, June 12, at the new Mecca Hall, Mrs. Florentine Pinkston will make her debut before an Omaha audience, and there is no question but that our people should unite in making this recital a grand success. It means no easy honor to be a graduate from the Boston Conservatory of Music, the premier musical institution of America, but to have been a teacher in the institution for two years, as has been Mrs. Pinkston, spells a proficiency that merits great admiration and patronage. Mrs. Pinkston, with the aid and devotion of her husband, has won a real place in the musical world which means a triumph worthy to be called a racial triumph. She is to be congratulated and supported by all race people in her promising career. The hall should be crowded to the doors. SKITS OF SOLOMON Patriotism. Light thy gun, my son, and plant thy hefty pedals on this log while Solomon talketh to thee of patriotism. Some guy once said that patriotism is the last refuge of a scoundrel, but he was only half way right. It is generally the first refuge. Patriotism doesn't always stick around where Old Glory waves. New York has so many flags waving that the town looks as --- though it had been painted red, but when it comes to enlisting the little old town sounds like a German strassburg. Texas has always been long on howling, but she's having more trouble finding patriotic men lately than England has finding Dutch spies. The south has soft soaped the Yanks about the old line being mopped out, but patriots are as scarce south of the M. D. chalk mark as watermelon patches decorating the north pole. It's all bunk, my son, it's all bunk. In the revolution the Tories gave Father Washington so much trouble that his hair turned white again as soon as he finished putting black dye on it. In the Rebellion the traitors up north were several degrees worse than the traitors down south. Every man who wears a flag button or a Red Cross isn't patriotic. Canada and Mexico see more men walking around with stars and stripes on than ever before, but before they crossed the border they said they weren't Americans. It all proves how gloriously patriotic the American is. Patriotism, my son,—wait, gimme a match. My pipe is out. The N. W. C. A. desires to thank the public for the support and patronage accorded them when they presented their play "Satan" at the Auditorium, May 28, for the benefit of the Old Folks Home. They are especially grateful for the use of the Auditorium, and all other donations received for that occasion, and are deeply appreciative of the splendid effort of Mrs. John Perry and her company of talented young players, who so generously donated their services, so ally acquitted themselves, and made the play an artistic success. They also desire to thank Miss Madeline Roberts, Mrs. C. H. Hicks, Mrs. W. T. Osborne and all others who sold tickets. Miss Roberts, one of our most popular and charming girls, who won second prize in the free trip contest last year, brought $102.25 for tickets sold, thereby winning the Phone Tyler 1200 Res. Phone Webster 2747 W. C. FERRIN VAN & STORAGE CO. PIANO MOVING A SPECIALTY Baggage Delivered, Household Goods Packed and Shipped Office 15th and Capital Ave. 2624 Burdette St. OPENED THURSDAY, MAY 10 The Monarch Billiard Parlor Most Beautiful in America 111 South 14th Street Six Latest Improved Tables TWO CAROM FOUR POCKET Leroy Broomfield, Mgr. J. H. Broomfield, Prop. DUNBAR CLUB IN CONNECTION Dunham & Dunham MAKERS OF THE BEST $15.00 SUITS AND OVERCOATS IN THE WORLD. REPAIRING, CLEANING AND PRESSING. 118 South 15th Street. Omaha, Neb. N. W. C. A. NOTES. diamond ring offered as first prize. Although it is hardly fair to say, Mrs. Osborne was a contestant for a prize, since the tickets were out several weeks before she was called upon to assist, and were only in her hands a few days, she turned in $57.75 for tickets sold; and the N. W. C. A. takes pleasure in thanking her for her valuable service and presenting her with the second prize. They also thank the ladies of St. John's A. M. E. church who purchased tickets of Mrs. Osborne, the Owl club, the city press for space, and each and every one in any way contributed to the success of the play. The total receipts were $227.25. MRS JAMES G. JEWELL, Pres. MRS. LOUISE GRAY. Sec. NEWS OF ST. PHILIP'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH A beautiful silk flag has been bought by the children of the Sunday School and is carried in the procession at the Sunday services behind the cross. Last Sunday morning patriotic hymns were sung and special prayers offered for the young men of the country who have been called to the colors. Monday St. Barnabas' Day is the twenty-sixth anniversary of Father Williams' ordination to the diaconate. There will be the usual celebration of the Holy Communion at 7 a. m., and at half past 7 o'clock at night Bishop Williams will administer the sacrament of Confirmation. The musicale given by the Woman's Auxiliary at Mecca hall Thursday, May 31, under the efficient direction of Mrs. Silas Johnson, drew a large and appreciative audience. Those taking part on the program were the Misses Minnie Wright, Pearl Ray and Mattie Childs; Mesdames Johnson, M. B. Jones, Flossie Craig Stewart and M. H. Wilkinson; and Messrs A. L. Anderson and Andrew Reed, who all acquitted themselves admirably. Events and Persons Mrs. Charles Corpue, who has been in Denver for the past nine months, stopped over in Omaha for a two weeks' visit with her sister, Mrs. Patton before continuing to Chicago where she will join her husband. Seven Little Foys at Mecca Hall June 14, Flora McCree, George Goff, Elaine Smith, Mercedes Ferguson, David Ferguson, Bernice Givens, Martha Russell. Mrs. Buford, instructor in the various dances. Guy Robbins, the well known young realtor, is now located at 726-28 Brandeis Building. Dr. M. Pryor, rheumatic specialist and masseur, left for Chicago this week to remain indefinitely. It is protable that he will practice his profession in that city, the same offering many more advantages than Omaha. The Worthy Grand Princess of Missouri and jurisdiction of the S. M. T.'s will be entertained by Benson and Esther Temple at Zion Baptist Church, June 14, at 8:30 p. m. Everybody welcome. Mrs. Bentley Webster, W. P., and Mrs. Clara Chiles, W. P. Hair growing and hair preservation, scalp treatment, manicuring and massage. Smith, Chiles & Wheeler, 2414 North 24th.—Adv. When you need a good clean shave, see P. H. Jenkins, 1313 Dodge street.—Adv. T. F. Russell, well known Colored printer, left Omaha last week for Kansas City, Mo., where he will enter the employment of Chester A. Franklin, who is known to many Omahans. Price Terrell, son of Mr. and Mrs. Cyrus Terrell, and Miss Florence Murray, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Murray, were married at Council Bluffs Monday afternoon. A pleasant evening was spent at the residence of Mrs. Bessie Johnson 2720 Drexel street, Saturday, June 2, in honor of her twenty-fifth birthday anniversary. The evening was spent in music and games. About twenty-five guests were present. The hostess received many gifts. Irene Newman as Sophia Tucker, June 14, at Mecca Hall. Mr. and Mrs. James G. Jewell entertained at dinner last Sunday afternoon in honor of Rev. J. C. C. Owens and Rev. Mary E. Palmer who is the guest of her sister, Mrs. J. H. Smith. Miss Lea McCoy, daughter of Mrs. Hannot McCoy, was quietly married at her home, 1618 North 21st St., Thursday evening, May 31, to Mr. R. F. Horn. The happy couple will leave in a few days for Minneapolis, where they will make their future home. The Ancient Sons and Daughters of Jerusalem, Pride of Omaha No. 15, will hold their installation of officers at Odd Fellows Hall, Lake street, between 25th and 26th, on June 9th. Public cordially invited. Refreshments free. Ben Slaughter has returned to Omaha after an absence of several months. The funeral of Arthur Tyres was held from the Western Undertaking chapel last Thursday afternoon. The Rev. W. T. Osborne officiated. Interment was in Forest Lawn. Ladies tailoring and dressmaking. Mrs. E. M. January, 2310 N. 25th St. Webster 1483.—Adv. Mrs. Maco Conner of Tulsa, Okla., will spend the summer with her sister, Mrs. W. M. Murphy. Mr. Al Peoples, Forty-ninth and Grant, has just purchased a handsome seven-passenger Everett touring car for business and family use. THE MONITOR. Mrs. W. B. Smith left Wednesday night for Detroit, Mich., for and indefinite stay. She is employed in the home of Henry Ford. Mrs. Susie James of 2611 Burdette street was called to Laclede, Mo., Monday by the serious illness of her niece, Miss Ruth Knight. Are you getting acquainted with the strangers who are coming into our city? Funeral services for Mrs. Lena Jones, who died at Caspar, Wyo., were held Tuesday evening, May 29, at the chapel of the Western Undertaking Company, by the Rev. M. H. Wilkinson, pastor of Mt. Moriah Baptist church. Mrs. Samuel E. Scott, whose husband is a soldier in the United States army, died in a local hospital Tuesday. The funeral was held Thursday afternoon from the chapel of the Western Undertaking company. The Rev. W. T. Osborne officiated. Have you subscribed for a Liberty Bond? Why not? Capt. E. G. Mason of Pilger, Neb., was an Omaha visitor this week. He bears the weight of his years lightly, his step being as quick and alert as a man of half his years. Mr. and Mrs. E. S. Ford, former residents of Omaha, but now of Buffalo Park, Kan., were the guests last week of their daughter, Mrs. F. S. Gant of 2315 North Twenty-eighth avenue. Mrs. W. B. Long who has been ill for three weeks, is still confined to her bed. She had planned to go to Des Moines, Ia., on Decoration day to purchase and place a tombstone at the grave of her mother, Mrs. Mary Cottoms, but illness prevented. James Purvine and Miss Anna L. Johnson were married Tuesday night at St. John's parsonage by the Rev. W. T. Osborne. Will N. Johnson, Lawyer, 109 So. 14th Street. Douglas 5841. The cantata "Golden Hair and the Three Bears," which was given by the pupils of Mrs. J. Alice Stewart at the Mecca hall last Friday night, drew a large and appreciative audience. It was a marked success, showing diligent and careful training which reflects great credit upon the instructor. The musical numbers by Mesdames Dickerson and Ichiki, Mr. W. H. Lacey, the Mandolin club and the Ladies' Taborean band won favorable comment. A full report of the proceeds will be published in next week's issue. Belmont Laundry, Webster 6900. Satisfaction guaranteed. The Rev. Mary E. Palmer who has been visiting her sister, Mrs. Martha Smith of North Thirty-fourth street, left Tuesday morning for Pittsburg, Pa., at which place and other points in the east she will conduct evangelistic services. Let The Monitor do your JOB PRINTING. Doug. 2190 or Web. 4243. Miss Blanche Lawson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Lawson, was quietly married to Mr. George E. Blair of Rosebud, South Dak., Monday afternoon at St. John's parsonage by the Rev. W. T. Osborne. The only attendants were the bride's mother and sister. Delores Johnson as Geraldine Farrar. Mecca Hall. June 14. Mrs. William Lawson and her daughter, Mrs. George E. Blair, were hostesses at a "stork shower" Wednesday evening, in honor of Mrs. Richard Jones. She was the recipient of many beautiful and useful gifts. Mrs. T. S. Phillips and children returned Saturday from Indiana where she was called several weeks ago by the serious illness of her mother. Is one of the essentials to future happiness. RUN NO RISKS. Start right and USE "TIP BAKING POWDER" first and all the time. Cakes baked with this baking powder took first prize at 1916 state fair. Satisfaction and quality guaranteed. One of a Thousand Styles ---Panamas, too "The House That Jack Built" Silk Shirts Underwear Wash Neckwear Hose McQuillin 1512 FARNAM STREET To Be Safe, You Must Be Careful Omaha & Council Bluffs Street Railway Company 5 A WEDDING CAKE When travel on the street cars is unusually heavy, it is doubly important that passengers on cars, as well as pedestrians on the streets, should exercise extraordinary care to avoid accidents. Do not attempt to get on or off moving cars, and when crossing streets look out for cars. 4 7 f , het ee . Lincoln Department Anita M. Taylor, Call L9810 9 a. m. to 3 p. m ee ae Mrs. Victoria Clay Hailey left Lin- coln Tuesday afternoon after deliv- ering a wonderfully interesting and informing lecture Monday evening at the Baptist church. Mrs. Hailey told of the work being done by the Nation- al Federation of Women’s clubs, of which she is special organizer. While in Lincoln she was the guest of Mrs. Leura Johnson, 2010 South Fourteenth street. Mrs. Alice Perry of Salina, Kan., is in the city, called here by the ill- ness of her daughter, Mrs. Henry Crews, who underwent an operation at St. Elizabeth’s hospital Saturday morning. The L. L. S. Kensington club en- joyed an interesting meeting Monday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Jerome Easly. After enjoying the lovely refreshments served by the hostess, the club adjourned te meet in two weeks with Mrs. Hattie Burch. Miss Zola Bedell is very ill at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Bedell, 1530 Mulberry avenue. The Optimistic Set will meet Thurs- day afternoon with Mrs. Clifton Green. Mrs. Cicero Johnson had as her guest Mrs. Victoria Clay Hailey, Mon- day afternoon and evening. Mrs. Lester Washington and her cousin, Mrs. Gene Bowman, left Wed- nesday morning for Kansas. Mrs. Washington is to spend a fortnight visiting her mother and father in Ells- worth, and Mrs. Bowman for an in- definite stay in Junction City, after which she plans to join her husband in Akron, Ohio, Miss Viola Walker has been ill for the past week. Her health having been so poor for some time #s-to de- mand her withdrawal from school. CARD OF THANKS. Mrs, Lucy Robinson of 2404 North ‘Twenty-seventh avenue, and Mrs.. Huldah McGill of 2240 Seward street, sisters of Mrs. Carrie Carter, de- ceased, of Portland, Ore., wish to ex- press their thanks to Jones & Chiles, undertakers, for their kindly and pa- tient aid and services; and also to the Daughters of the Tabernacle, Ladies’ Taborean band, Household of Ruth, Friendship Temple and many friends, for flowers, aid and words of conso- iation, and Rev. G. G. Logan for his kindly and heartfelt services. St. John’s A. M. E. Church Notes. Sunday is children’s day at St. John, special sermon at 11 a. m. by the pastor. Special program at 2:30 by the S. S., and at 8 p. m. a special sacred concert. Sunday is also rally day; $1.50 for the men and $1.00 for the women at St. John. Persons who took part in the Queen Esther chorus, and all other lovers ot music who desire to take part in another big chorus, will please call Mrs. W. T. Osborne and register at once so that the books can be ordered to begin rehearsing by June 18. Rev. and Mrs. W. S. Metcalf spent last week in Sioux City, Ia, the guests at the fiftieth anniversary of the parents of Mrs. Metcalf. Every available space was taken at St. John Sunday afternoon, paying honor to the thanksgiving services of the U. B. F. and S. M. T.’s of Omaha. The sermon was preached by the Rev. W. F. Botts. An offering of over $50 was taken. Tickets are in the field for the re- cital by Mr. J. Andrew Singleton, THE MONITOR. Events and Persons | Mr. J. L. Thompson, editor of the lowa State Bystander, spent Sunday and Monday in Omaha, leaving Mon- day night for a business trip to the Twin Cities and points in the Da- kotas. Earl A. Wheeler, Anthom A. Foster and Moses Jordan have made appli- cation for admission to the officers’ reserve camp at Des Moines. Omaha is finding no difficulty in raising its quota for the central department. - Mr. and Mrs. Julius Miller will leave tonight for Phoenix, Ariz., where they will reside for an indefi- ‘nite time. Their many friends wish them success in their new home. Albert N. Wade is still confined to his home at 2501 Patrick avenue. He has been ill several months. Patronize Monitor advertisers and tell them why. Someone has started a rumor that Negro troops are to be used only as laborers and trench diggers. Not on your life. Negro troops will be found on the firing line where the fight is thickest, and, as usual, they will maintain their record for bravery. The Young Matrons’ club, one of Omaha’s new society organizations, entertained their husbands Wednes- day evening at the home of Mrs. Al Peoples. The evening was spent in whist and dancing after which a daintily prepared luncheon was served, the ladies not forgetting that a thimble of grape juice along with cigarets and cigars go big with hus- ‘bands. And they were good cigars and good grape juice, too. About twenty were present. The Phi Delta Sorority met with Miss Irene Newman on May 31, Saturday afternoon, at 4 o'clock, two patrols, sixteen Scouts, of Troop 23, with blankets and knapsacks filled with food, started on a nine mile hike to Camp Parker, which is located in a ravine surrounded by high hills and dense timberland, a lonesome place to be, yet full of interest for a bunch of good Scouts. We arrived at camp about 6:15 p. m., made our beds ready for sleep and then each Scout pre- pared and cooked his supper. After ‘supper we played games in the wood, told riddles and spooky stories, after which a Scout from each patrol stood guard for an hour, as his turn came, throughout the night, keeping fire and watching out for coyotes, etc. In fact, i don’t think anybody overslept him- self, At 7 a. m. Sunday we had a No. 1 breakfast consisting of bacon, eggs, jelly roll and cocoa, and after a few games and a little drilling we broke camp and returned to Omaha about 10:30 a. m. Good Turns. Frank Toner treated and bandaged the leg of a dog that had been acci- dentally crippled. James Pegg, through his alertness, discovered a car skidding down hill to destruction. He immediately jump- ed in the car, adjusted the brakes and saw that the car was safe against the curbing. We were glad to have a goodly num- ber of our Scouts present Monday eve at the mass meeting held at the Com- mercial Club. We will do our bit in soliciting applications for U. S. Lib- erty bonds. If you want one, call a Scout. H. L, Anderson, Scout Master. Robt. Allen, Scout Scribe, Subscribe for The Monitor. $1.50 a year and worth it. SCOUT NEWS Troop 23. C. PRICE, The Barber # =| | ‘ee Lae = mR r = L___ = | | 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. jase Dodge St. Omaha, Neb. Ee ee ee et ee ee SHOES MADE LIKE NEW with cur rapid shoe repair meth- ods, one-fifth the cost. Sold un- called-for shoes. We have a se- lection; all sizes, all prices. FRIEDMAN Bros. 211 South 14th St. Omaha. boo oe ee + 0-00 0 0-0 0 0 ee eo 3. A. Edhoim E. W. Sherman 24th, Near Lake Street Phone Webster 130 Cn” eee eines eee a es ARE YOU SATISFIED with your Dry Cleaner? If not, try the DRY CLEANERS BEST WORK AND SERVICE NONE BETTER Call Us First PHONE DOUGLAS 1811 24th St., 1 block north of Cuming ; Street Inene-e-e-0-o-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-onneneeeenenonond prone e-e 0 e-0-o-e-onp enone etn entn ent entnt I TAKE PLEASURE in thanking you for your patronage. T want, your ee solely upon the You will profit by trading here. H. E. YOUNG Webster 515 2114-16 N. 24th St. ; WHO DOES YOUR SHOE RE- PAIRING? Try H. LAZARUS Work done while ie wait, or will call for and deliver without charge. Red 2395 2019 Cuming St. If I don’t get your work, we both lose. b Leen enenentnentntnon tnt tedGtrsondn trent oe ’ . 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SCRUGGS Attorney-at-Law + 8807 Camden Avenue. {| ee eT eS re ee 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 beeen enenenen ene en ene: ete enenenenenenene cond a N. A. Patton, Proprietor 1014-1016-1018 South 11th St. Telephone Douglas 4445 62 MODERN AND NEATLY {} ~ FURNISHED ROOMS ‘| {SLAUGHTER SYSTEM AND LYDAS HAIR BEAUTIFIER Guaranteed to Grow Hair in Six Treatments or Money Refunded | Douglas 8536 Miss Nellie Seott| (Continued From First Page) Scene Early Tuesday Morning and mingled with the crowd that made up the mob and as they formed little groups and discussed their plans for the coming night, of course everybody with a white face was accepted as an enemy of the Negroes; and there was no hesitancy in telling just what they were expecting to do that night. Those that made up the mob showed their usual cowardice by urging the police of the city to disarm the Negroes. The police were the principal ones appealed to. In some instances the police were heard to say, "Boys, I am with you." This especially applies to the uniformed men, as the plain clothes men seemed to try to do their duty by advising the mob to disperse; and on several occasions told them that the Negroes were arming themselves and "hell" would be to pay if they went down in the Negro settlement. Negroes Being Searched.—The Negroes woke up to the situation Tuesday and fully realized just what they were up against, when all Negroes who attempted to cross the Mississippi River to St. Louis were scarched for arms, and it was stated that the Mayor of East St. Louis, at the request of the mob, had telephoned the Chief of Police of St. Louis to issue an order to prohibit the sale of arms and munitions to Negroes. This order was soon put into effect and Negroes were refused arms at the stores, but somehow they seemed to find quite a large number anyway. Another difficulty met by Negroes was on their return to East St. Louis. Police searched every Negro who passed over the two main bridges; and as a result, many of them were caught with the "goods" on them. One auto of arms was sent by the way of the McKinley bridge; and many other schemes were devised by the Negroes in their effort to protect themselves. Beat at Own Game.—A little meeting was called and it was told how the Colored people were being discriminated against; and it was suggested that members of the Colored race who were of light complexions could easily pass and repass unmolested; and that was a solution to the problem. On Tuesday night one of the Argus reporters mingled with the crowd and saw the military men come on the scene. They, too, were seen and heard to say, "We don't have to see everything." Several military men were arrested by the E. St. Louis police plain clothes men for inciting the riot. The members of the mob only moved in a small area, for they were afraid. After several attempts to get a leader, it was suggested to go get "Ruby." Ruby seemed to be a notorious character; and Ruby came with a gun in her hands and the mob cheered and she started toward the Negro settlement. No one tried to disarm her, but she went a few blocks and when she was told that 'death was down the hill,' she stood and attempted to discharge the gun in the direction that she wanted to go, but the gun failed to go off. She turned and swore and threw it on the street and that was the end of "Ruby." There has been much said about the work of the mob. What they did to the Negro was much exaggerated. Ascon as the Negro was able to arm himself and protect his home, the whims of the mob were no longer a terror. One prominent Colored man was heard to say, that "as long as the state or United States troops THE MONITOR. able to take stated, how- are not given is branch of for the Ad- red People the Gover- the charge discriminating It is also committee waited of St. Louis discrimination in searching ing over the were allowed Chief prom- ion. O'B CHOCO "The Utm THE O'B Cand TRY— Ba do not disarm us, we are able to take care of ourselves." He stated, however, that the Negroes were not given protection. The St. Louis branch of the National Association for the Advancement of the Colored People took the matter up with the Governor of Illinois and made the charge that the Militia were discriminating in favor of the whites. It is also understood that a committee waited on the Chief of Police of St. Louis to protest against the discrimination on the part of the police in searching all Colored people returning over the bridge while the whites were allowed to go unmolested. 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Desdunes’ Orchestra 8 —————— FUNERAL OF THE LATE SIDNEY ALLEN The funeral of the Rev. Sidney Al- len was held from St. John’s A. M. E. Church with which he had been identi- fied for more than forty years, Mon- day afternoon, May 28. At the time of his death he was eighty-four years of age. He was a local preacher of the Methodist Church and a godly and kind-hearted man, beloved by all who knew him, The Rev. W. T. Osborne cfficiated, being assisied by the Rev. J. C. C. Owens, presiding elder, and the Rev. W. F. Botts, pastor of Zion Baptist Church. Excelsior Lodge A. F. and A. M., T. P. Mahammitt, W. M., had charge of the remains and conducted the rit- ual of their order after the church services and at the gyave, The Star of Bethlehem, No. 56, O. E. S., of which he was the patron, also participated in the services. Inter- ment was in Forest Lawn cemetery and the Western Undertaking com- pany had charge of the funeral. “Father” Allen, as he was affection- ately called, is survived by his widow. 24th and Parker SUNDAY ATTEND THE AFTERNOON PER- FORMANCE IF POSSIBLE. Bessie Love in A DAUGHTER OF THE POOR Limmie Hale alias THE GREY SEAL Charlie Chaplin in EASY STREET MONDAY Wm. S. Hart in THE SQUARE DEAL MAN Cub Comedy. JERRY’S BIG RAID TUESDAY Vitagraph Night. Lillian Walker in GREEN STOCKINGS Comedy, SHANKS AND CHIVALRY WEDNESDAY Mollie King in THE DOUBLE CROSS IS MARRIAGE SACRED? HEARST-PATHE NEWS TRIANGLE COMEDY THURSDAY Maurice Costello in THE CRIMSON STAIN Three Reel Selig Drama. Triangle Comedy HER CANDY KID FRIDAY Edmund Breese in THE SPELL OF THE YUKON Comedy, SIDNEY DREW AND WIFE SATURDAY Douglas Fairbanks in DOUBLE TROUBLE HEARST-PATHE NEWS JERRY COMEDY THE MONITOR. Letters from two firms have been received this week, one wanting 1,000 men or more, and the other wanting one hundred. The wages, however, are not quite up to the standard, and an effort will be made to get at least 25 cents per hour. The American Smelting and Refin- ing Company has contracted with The Monitor for 100 men to be brought to Omaha in the next thirty days. The Cudahy Packing Company of Omaha is sending the cash for fares to laborers in Florida whom the state refuses to let leave on wired tickets and prepaid orders. The Monitor has submitted a bid to bring 100 laborers north for a gov- ernment contract in Illinois. Letters are coming to The Monitor from many places in the west asking fer Colored men and families for renches. The same are being sup- plied, Twenty-five men will reach Omaha this week from the south. The fares of all have been advanced. Arrange- ments for room and board have all been made. | ALAMO 2ehUx" ace 3 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. Rex Theatre “IZZY” LEW ROSE—Your Favorite : Comedian | With the Five Hargis Sisters : ALL NEW SONGS AND DANCES | Every Afternoon and Evening 1.316 DOUGLAS STREET A Riot of Fun—Don’t Miss It beaten ttt ett ttneententied totes {3 Pp. M, to 12M. Monarch Pool Hall Douglas 3724, 1148 12 M. to 4 A. M., Douglas 1491, 2491 4A. M. to 3 P. M. Residence, Webster 7661 e LEWIS--TAXI AUTO EXPRESS Service Day and Night * Please Phone All Express Orders tof : Webster 7661. + For real estate, loans, insurance and investments, see Eugene Thomas first. Rooms 413-14 Karbach Block, 15th and Douglas. Phone Douglas 8607.—Adv. John Ruskin Cigar, 5 cents. Biggest and Best. LABOR NOTES FIRMS WANTING COLORED LABOR Bethlehem Steel Mills, Sparrow’s Point, Md. Yale & Towne Manufacturing com- pany, Stamford, Conn. Minnesota Steel Mills, Morgan Park, Minn. Union Pacific Railway. Kingston Brick and Ice company, Kingston, N. Y. Capitol Coal Mining company, Springfield, Ill. Springfield Drain Tile company, Springfield, Tl. Springfield Paving Brick company, Springfield, Ill. Barney & Smith car shops, Dayton, Ohio. OE (+ " OR XY i, (4 oa A esa “2 CPA 2 fh Soe bee oat yee A Ee CAV, $e) Fore ade sen tie, s) a Y Rede an iy Beet she NWN ML ED in Call the Humber | Yourself, Always It is common courtesy and good business practice to call the telephone number your- self on a local call, always. A business man answering his telephone doesn't like to be told by your elerk or pri- vate exchange operator to “wait a minute” until you are ready to tall. If anybody is to be kept waiting it should be the per- / son making the call. | However, if you insist on having your office girl get another person on the line for you, she should say, for example, to the — person called: “Mr. John Smith wishes to speak to you; please hold the line?” To be told “wait a minute,” we have found, is irritating to most people. é | ria hi <9 my) i Lt Coy Gti we @; RE | itl statialiiciaiiela iin inimatiaianas 435 Keeline Bldg. Douglas 5435 | W. Scott King Water, Sewage and Drainage Systems Street Grades Paving Platting and Planning. Civil En- gineering. a easenccessscsencccsensccscessacncassscesensccesssesncanessseees! STANEK’S PHARMACY | Henry Stanek, Prop. PRESCRIPTION EXPERT Cor. 24th and L Sts. Tel. So. 878 oe Classified Advertising RATES—1% cents a word for single insertions, 1 cent a word for two or more insertions. No advertisement for less than 15c. Cash should ac- company advertisement. FOR SALE a a sicinaant 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. ~ Furnished rooms for two gentle- men. Southern men preferred. Mrs. Bessie Johnson, 2720 Dvexel street, South Side. | Neatly furnished rooms, with or without board, 1723 Cuming street. Mrs. L. Cuerington. Douglas 9458. Neatly furnished rooms. Hot anc cold water. On Dodge and 24th street car lines. Mrs. Anna Banks. 924 North 20th street. Telephone Douglas 4379. 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 nfodern furnished rooms. Mrs. L. M. Bentley Webster, 1702 Nerth 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 WANTED. 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 furnished rooms in private home. H. L. Anderson, 2914 Lake. Webster 3171. Pre tenn ten tenet ttt tetera ene The CHAPMAN Drug Stere 934 P St., Lincoln Opposite Main Door Post Office Cameras and Films, Magazines, Cigars, Candies and a full line 1 of Druggist Sundries SMOKE } Te Be Ce | THE BEST 5c CIGAR POM OOOO OOO OOOO OOS OOOO OOD Bi & = Hardware Co. GOOD HARDWARE +2408 N St. Tel. South 162