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THE MONITOR A National Weekly New Devoted to the Interests of the Colored Am of Nebraska and the West $1.50 a Year. 5c a Copy Serious Accusation By Southern Mayor Openly Charges that Whites Have Systematically Robbed Negroes Since Close of Civii War. MONTGOMERY MAYOR HAS SAY If Negro Farmers of South Had Not Been Exploited They Would be Living in Brownstone Mansions. Montgomery,, Ala.—The State of Alabama has lost over 50,000 Negroes since the great migration movement, and many white people have become greatly alarmed over the loss of so many Colored people from this section. The following startling charge has been made against the white people of the South by Mayor W. T. Robertson in speaking of the unfair treatment to which Negroes have been subjected since the Civil War: "There is money in farming, lots of it, but the Negro farmer has been systematically robbed by the white man since the close of the Civil War. They haven't been treated right and no one can blame them for quitting the soil. If the Negro farmers would be returned all the interest in excess of 8 per cent. charged them for money advanced them, they would today be living in brownstone mansions, just as the rich white advancers do. How the Negro has been treated is borne out by an instance which happened last week. An old Negro came to me and asked me if I could 'advance' him this year. I asked him if he had a 'falling out' with his white folks. He replied that his white folks, who had been making money off him for twenty-five years, had decided to refuse him any credit this year, as they feared he was growing old and perhaps would die before another crop was made." SIX COLORED AMONG 200 DENTAL GRADUATES At the recent commencement exercises of the College of Dental and Oral Surgery of New York, at Carnegie Hall, the degree of Doctor of Dental Surgery was conferred on 200 candidates. Among them were six Colored, Drs. Pottinger and Hansen, from Howard University, and Clifton A. Norman, Louis Corbin, Chauncey F. Levy and Eugene C. Williams. NEGROES ROLL UP HEAVY LIST Original Estimate of 18,000 at Birmingham is Exceeded Probably by Two Thousand. Birmingham, Ala.—Registration officials here reported that their first estimates of about 18,000 would be exceeded by probably two thousand owing to the fact that a much larger proportion of the Negroes within the specified age limits came forward. Omaha, Nebraska, June 16, 1917 LIEUTENANT COLONEL Only Negro Graduate of West Point velt Wanted Him for Over Made Briga "Cut Up the Lynch Put Out the T" Roscoe Conklin Simmons Fearlessly Northward Flowing UTENANT COLONEL CHARLES H. YOUNG Graduate of West Point Now In United States Army. Roose- Wanted Him for Over-Seas Troops. May Soon Be Made Briga dier General. Up the Lynchers' Rope and Out the Torch of the Mob" In Simmons Fearlessly Tells South How It Can Stem the Northward Flowing Tide of Negro Migration. M. LIEUTENANT COLONEL CHARLES H. YOUNG Only Negro Graduate of West Point Now In United States Army. Roosevelt Wanted Him for Over- Seas Troops. May Soon Be Made Briga dier General. "Cut Up the Lynchers' Rope and Put Out the Torch of the Mob" Roscoe Conklin Simmons Fearlessly Tells South How It Can Stem the Northward Flowing Tide of Negro Migration. Little Rock, Ark., June 2.—Before one of the largest audiences that ever gathered in this city Roscoe Conkling Simmons, delivering the commencement address for the Gibbs High School, June 2, laid down the terms upon which Negro migration to the North can be stopped. The audience was mixed, many of the wealthiest white people of the city braving a fierce storm to pay their respects to the famous Negro orator. No braver words were ever uttered before a southern audience than those that fell from the lips of the speaker. He drew surprising applause from the whites, and, of course, kept his own people in a constant uproar to hear, he said: “The hand of war has led ten time ten thousand of my people to seek new homes, and tens of thousand more are eager to follow. “Their leaders make mistakes, but the people do not make mistakes. They follow an Unseen Hand. “We love our South, and we would stay to till and possess the soil, erect our homes, rear our children, and grow mighty in the place of our native, but we know that anywhere beneath the Stars and Stripes is ‘Home, Sweet Home’ to us. “I can say for my people that we will stay. The white race asks for terms. I will relate them. Coming direct from Memphis, the burning there had evidently annoyed him, for in a great burst of eloquence he declared that "this wonderland called America is the open door. No man can shut it; the lyncher's rope cannot stay its hinges, nor the torch of the mob burn it away." Talking about the exodus of the Negro, about which the whites had come --- to hear, he said: "The hand of war has led ten times ten thousand of my people to seek new homes, and tens of thousands more are eager to follow. "Their leaders make mistakes, but the people do not make mistakes. They follow an Unseen Hand. "We love our South, and we would stay to till and possess the soil, erect our homes, rear our children, and grow mighty in the place of our nativity, but we know that anywhere beneath the Stars and Stripes is 'Home, Sweet Home' to us. "I can say for my people that we will stay. The white race asks for terms. I will relate them." "We will stay if the doors of education are thrown open to the children; if judges speak the language of law, and courthouses become temples of justice; if we are given a part in the government we are taxed to maintain, and the ballot is put in our hands. "We will stay if the true-blues will cut up the lyncher's rope and put out the torch of the mob." Vol. II. No. 50 (Whole No. 102 Roosevelt Wanted Colored Soldiers Would Have Organized Two or More Regiments for the Battlefields of France. YOUNG TO COMMAND REGIMENT Gallant Negro West Pointer Admirably Fitted for Important Over-Sea Expedition. Washington, D. C.—Had President Wilson allowed Col. Theodore Roosevelt to go to France as the Colonel had proposed, it is generally conceded that he would have taken with him at least two regiments of Colored men. This was recently disclosed by a letter to Emmett J. Scott, secretary of Tuskegee Institute in which Colonel Roosevelt makes it known that two such regiments should be organized and one of them at least should be commanded by Lieutenant Col. Young with the rank of Colonel. Former Premier Clemenceau, in a recent letter to President Wilson, made known the fact that there is much disappointment in France because Col. Roosevelt is not likely at present to be seen in the trenches of France. M. Clemenceau thinks that the name of Roosevelt would be an inspiration to the armies fighting the battles for France. It is generally conceded here that if Col. Roosevelt should yet be called to lead an army to France, large numbers of Colored men will seek to follow him there. The following is the text of the letter sent Mr. Scott by Col. Roosevelt: "My Dear Mr. Scott: "If the volunteer organizations, provided for by Congress are allowed, I should like to use at least two Colored regiments. One of these should be under Lieutenant Colonel Young, who is admirably fitted for the work. I should hope he would consult with you about some of the men for officers, but he would himself be the best judge about the officers. The other I should hope would be under another regular army officer with William Jay Schleffelin as lieutenant colonel. I trust you will make inquiries and recommend to Mr. Schieffelin Colored men of the highest standing and fitness for the work, who could be appointed as some of the officers of the regiment. Faithfully yours, (signed) THEODORE ROOSEVELT. PRESIDENT MENOCAL'S WIFE COLORED A writer in Pearson's Magazine for July tells us that all the trouble in Cuba was caused through the ambitions of the wife of President Menocal, who, says the writer, is "a woman of color." Just what her ambitions were, however, and just how they affected the sudden revolt of the natives in the provinces of Santa Clara and Oriente, the writer does not make clear. The Farmers Oil & Gas Co. A Home Company 612-613 Paxton Block, Omaha, Neb. 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 PRATICALLY 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 ROAD DISCOURAGES NEGRO EMIGRATION Southern Railway Will Take No Action in Accommodating Labor Movement to North. Washington, D. C.—In the effort to discourage the emigration of Negroes from the South which is reported to have assumed such proportions that it is difficult in some localities to secure sufficient Negro labor for farm work and other local needs, the management of the Southern Railway System has adopted the policy of taking no action to accommodate this travel in the future. Orders have been issued to discontinue, effective at once, the assembling holding and using of extra passenger and baggage cars for laborer movements an otherwise to discourage the Negro exodus from the South in every legitimate manner. Representatives of the development and traffic departments have received instructions to devote their energies to the promotion of a campaign to induce the Negro to remain in the South, and bankers and business men are being urged to endeavor to find employment of some kind for all surplus Negro labor in their communities. Following is the plan suggested for the Southern representatives to follow in the instructions issued on the subject: "We should endeavor in each community to have some man make it his special business to interest the Negro preachers and have them take strong ground against the people of their race being lured away by promise of higher wages in other sections, pointing out that any advantage that the Negro might get by moving away would almost invariably be temporary and that in the long run it will be to his advantage to stay in the South, where he is known and where his labor will always be in demand." DECLINES TO NAME COLORED OFFICERS Boston, Mass.-The action of Col. Warren E. Sweetzer, of the Sixth Massachusetts Regiment is not certifying any Colored men to the military training camp at Plattsburg, N. Y., has called forth many protests. Company L. of the regiment is composed of Colored men, but the recommendations of Capt. J. Holman Pryor for the camp were ignored and the company has no representation. Sweetzer gave as his reasons for not naming Colored men that they would not be allowed to command whites. ELECTED TO COUNCIL FOR THE THIRD TIME Wilmington, Del.—Dr. John O. Hopkins was elected city councilman from the Sixth ward for the third successive time last Saturday, receiving a majority of about 200. He and Dr. Conwell L. Baston conduct a drug store at 12th and Walnut streets. WRITES CLASS SONG Boston, Mass.—At the recent interclass song competition at Radcliffe College, Miss Mary M. Gibson, a junior, came out victorious. Her composition is entitled "Just on the Other Side." THE MONITOR. PEEKSKILL OFFICIALS PRAISE FIFTEENTH Peekskill, N. Y.—So commendable was the deportment of the Fifteenth Regiment while at the State Rifle Ranger, Peekskill, that letters praising the conduct of the men were sent to Governor Whitman, Major General O'Ryan and Col. William Hayward by Leverett F. Crumb, President of the Village of Peekskill. The communication to Col. Hayward follows: Office of the President of the Village of Peekskill, Peekskill, N. Y., June 2, 1917. Col. William Hayward, Permit me as President of the Village of Peekskill, through you to commend the men of the Fifteenth Infantry, while in camp near Peekskill, and particularly when off duty. We are The Farm 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 Co 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 rece 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 --- Municipal Building, New York City. Dear Sir: 图 accustomed to having regiments of soldiers camped upon our borders, and have them about our streets and I think it is but fair to say that the deportment of the Colored men under your command was exceptionally entitled to commendation. During their seventeen days' stay here there was not a single complaint made to our police, even to the extent of rowdyism, which in so large a number of men is an exceptional record. The soldierly deportment of your men is highly appreciated by our community, and we have no doubt that if they should be mustered into the United States service they will be heard from as a gallant regiment. Very truly yours, (Signed) LEVERETT F. CRUMB, President. COLORED DEMOCRAT GETS SMALL SLICE OF PIE Richmond, Ky.—Prof. J. D. M. Russell, principal of the high school here has been appointed postmaster of Wilberforce, O. Prof. Russell owns land in Wilberforce and having been a life long Democrat was given the job through the efforts of Senator Beek- Farmers Oil & Gas Home Company, Paxton Block, Omaha Drilling on Adjoins FORTUNATE INDEED, IN HAVING ALL PRODUCERS. WE ARE CLOSE TO PRODUCING MANY TESTS WERE BEING MADE TO SELECT THE VOLUME OF OUR WELLS. Company owns 160 acres of land in Butler County, Kansas, and lease on 60 Oil and Gas Wells close to our holdiplan is to sell these lots, out of this 160 Warranty Deed and an absolute Title for stipates in all wells drilled by the said Company holdings are in the heart of rich iron CLAD GUARANTEE A free round trip railroad ticket from any store, or to any one purchaser representation of the oil fields and the Company's satisfied with his investment, every do any Company make such an unheard of or than they represent it to be? Who can beginning of the present greatness of the like this. The Company cannot unnot ask people to invest their cash in actual deed to a piece of the land. The received from sale of lots and every lot of age. You may be old or young. It or it. AT $10 PER LOT, AS THE PRICE OF THE FOR LOTS IN THE FARMERS OIL 613 Paxton Building, Omaha, Neb. Enclosed please find $. In full for... lots. Company reserves the right to refund all have been sold or advanced in price. and City...... State..... Very truly yours, (Name in full) ham of Kentucky and Senator Pomerene of Ohio. The place pays $1,800 a year and under the new postal laws is a life time job. It is the only place of its kind and the biggest of any kind given the Colored people by the present administration. FIRST ELEVATOR GIRL IN ROCHESTER STORE Rochester, N. Y.—Mrs. Loretta Bond, a member of the race, has the distinction of being Rochester's first elevator girl. She is employed by the Walter E. Bedell Company Store. Her uniform is of khaki, trimmed with brass buttons. She took charge of the elevator after a former operator had enlisted in the army. HONOR EX-GOV. PINCHBACK Washington, D. C.—Two hundred members of the race participated Saturday night in a reception and luncheon at Odd Fellows' Hall, tendered to former Governor P. B. S. Pinchback, in commemoration of the 80th anniversary of his birth. The occasion is conceded to be one of the most notable of its kind in the Nation's capital. Gas Co. Company Omaha, Neb. Joining Leases JOINING OUR LAND, MANY BUCING WELLS. IT IS PRAC- ON OUR LAND, AND YET NO Wittsburg County, Oklahoma. It 100 acres in Wilson County, Kan- ings. ...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. ANTEE 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 should 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 --- Our Women and Children Conducted by Lucille Skaggs Edwards WE TOLD YOU SO Secretary Lane, of the Department of the Interior, gives a list of topics, suggesting that they be discussed at the various commencement exercises this year. We quote the sixth topic in full as published in the Outlook of June 5th: "The American Negro as a soldier; story of his contribution to the army and navy in earlier wars; his character as a soldier when well led; (Crispus Attucks and the Boston massacre; John Chavis and the revolution in North Carolina; services in the war of 1812; in the Civil war; in the war with Spain where Negro troops saved Colonel Roosevelt. His work at Battery Wagner, at the Crater, at San Juan Hill, Williams' 'History of the Negro Race in America" and other works." The matter in parenthesis is suggested to be used as references. The whole thing "reads good" to us—suggested by a cabinet member to the whole people of the United States; published in a leading magazine of this country; and even the word "Negro" appearing throughout with a capital "N;" all goes to prove that what we have said here before seems to be coming true. We repeat that out of this war for freedom and liberty, justice will come to the Negro. How helpful to us and to this nation would be a careful study and a deeper appreciation of the Negro as a soldier. Some sngnificant things have happened, more significant things will happen. We believe a new light is dawning so let us increase our efficiency, as workers, as thinkers, as livers. L. S. E. THE PERFECT SEED Your life was stunted and cramped, little flower, You had such a time to grow. Day after day the sun beat down; You longed for the sweet rains so; And at times it seemed that your life was spent, But you struggled up and laid The poor little pitiful bloom you had On the altar unafraid. 'Twas, oh, so far from the dream that you dreamed As you pushed your way through the sod, Of a beauteous blossom, heavenly sweet. But this is the law of God; From a blighted flower comes a perfect seed, Untainted by drought or frost, For the seed is the fruit of the dream, dear heart, And oh, no dream is lost! —Ex. FACT AND COMMENT Usually it is the worker that is too soft rather than the worker that is too hard. Small Skill is gained by those who cling to Ease; The Able Sailor hails from Stormy Seas. No dwelling is a home that does not hold food and fire for the mind as well as for the body.—The Companion. THE MONITOR FLORENTINE PINKSTON PIANOFORTE RECITAL Tuesday evening, June 12th, a large audience of friends and music lovers assembled at Mecca Hall to hear the pianoforte recital of Mrs. Florentine Pinkston. Her program was intelligently interpreted. The dignity and breadth of her playing, together with the wonderful quality of her tone, the exquisite pianissimos and pearly runs, displayed her skill and mastery of her instrument in a striking manner. Mrs. Pinkston's grace and amiability won for her the sympathy of the audience and she was received with great enthusiasm. Her return to Omaha was a triumph. Mrs. Pinkston was assisted by Messrs. Rurus Long and George Wells Parker. Mr. Long, Omaha's well-known baritone, sang three songs in his usually splendid way. Mr. Parker gave a short address touching on the different phases of the present world war. Being a young man of unusual intelligence and ability, he presented these facts in a very forceful and impressive manner. Taken as a whole, the recital was a great success and will live in the memories of Omahans as one of the events in the musical world to which they can point with pride Mrs. Pinkston has made good and Omaha welcomes her back with wide spread arms. ST. JOHN'S A. M. E. CHURCH NOTES. Standing room was at a premium at St. John's Friday evening to witness the recital by Omaha students from Western University, under the direction of Prof R. G. Jackson, with Miss B. Douglass at the piano. The students proved themselves well trained and masters of the situation. The large appreciative audience was delighted with the showing made by one Omaha girls and boys; $95.50 was realized by the W. W. Club, at the door and on ice cream. The Du Bois Dramatic Club will entertain in honor of Mr. J. Andrew Singleton at the parsonage Friday eve., June 22nd. Other honored guests will be Mr. L. Roy Kelley, who has been attending Rodger Williams University and the girls and boys from Western University. Eighty-two persons have enrolled for the big cantata, "David, the Shepherd Boy," to be presented under the management of Mrs. W. T. Osborne in the near future. Prof. Ben Stanley, director, with Mrs. Florentine Pinkston at the piano. Prof. Stanley will meet the chorus Sunday afternoon, June 24, at 3:30. Sunday is the final personal Rally Day at St. John's. The ladies are asked to contribute one dollar and the men one dollar and fifty cents. Members and friends of St. John and the public at large are interested in the recital to be given at the Church by Mr. J. Andrew Singleton July 6. First because Mr. Singleton, as was the students who appeared June 8, and received the hearty support and encouragement, is one of our home boys who is striving to make a mark in life and needs our encouragement. Second, regardless of denomination, he always willingly aided on programs and in concerts to help any financial effort for any Church or organization; and we are pleased to say that Omaha has the real pride of encouraging its own. Mr. Singleton's efforts will not be an exception. Pay your subscription, please. Miss Ruth Seay. ST. PHILIP'S CHURCH NOTES Monday at 7:30 p. m. the Rt. Rev. Arthur L. Williams, bishop of Nebraska, visited the church for a special confirmation service. The confirmees were Mrs. W. M. Murphy, Mr. Frank Liverpool and Dr. W. W. Peebles. Just prior to the confirmation service Dr. Peebles, who was leaving early the following morning for the officers' reserve training camp at Des Moines, was baptized. The services were singularly impressive. It is planned to begin as soon as possible neighborhood work of a practical nature, using the Guild Rooms for lectures, instructions and social gatherings. "Does Th Do Job P SU Best Work- "Does The Monitor Do Job Printing?" SURE 13th and Jackson Doug. 2190 GOOD GROCER C. P. WESIN Also Fresh Frui 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. 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Address, The Monitor, 1119 North Twenty-first street, Omaha. Telephone Webster 4243. "THE HOUR'S NEED" God give us men. The w Strong minds, great hea ing hands; Men whom the lust of o Men whom the spoils Men who possess opinion Men who have honor; Men who can stand before And damn his treach winking; Tall men, sun-crowned, w In public duty and in p God give us men. The time demands Strong minds, great hearts, true faith, and willing hands; Men whom the lust of office does not kill; Men whom the spoils of office cannot buy; Men who possess opinions and a will; Men who have honor; men who will not lie; Men who can stand before a demagogue And damn his treacherous flatteries without winking; Tall men, sun-crowned, who live above the fog In public duty and in private thinking. —J. G. Holland. THE WORK OF THE RED CROSS The Red Cross is a society of the largest and most catholic sympathies and aims. Its work is universal or world wide. Its task is the relieving of suffering and distress wherever found. Its gracious ministries are exercised not only where war rages, but also where any calamity befalls humanity by fire or flood or tornado. The American Red Cross is making an appeal for funds. It is appeal for members. Memberships range from $1.00 per annum or year, up to life memberships of 100. Every one who loves his fellowman, and wants to do what he can to alleviate suffering, should esteem it an honor to belong to the Red Cross. We have been gratified to notice a goodly number of our people wearing the little button indicating their membership in the Red Cross; but there ought to be more. Next week the ration-wide campaign for membership in the Red Cross begins. Do your bit. Cmaha is asked to give $225,000. Spend at least a dollar and become a member of the Red Cross. And who can tell? Our boys are being called to the colors. Perhaps your dollar to put it on the lowest plane of appeal, may help alleviate the suffering of your boy or your husband in the blood-stained trenches of Europe or in some fever or plague-stricken camp in America. But forgetting self, think of others and realize the blessedness of doing what you can to relieve distress and suffering wherever found. This is the work of the Red Cross. Become a sharer in its gracious work. Join the American Red Cross. CONGRATULATIONS Boys and girls, in the grades and high school, accept our heartiest congratulations upon your promotion. And to the boys and girls, if any, who may have failed, we extend our sympathy and best wishes for better success next time. Success or failure in promotion should only make each one determined to work more diligently in the future. Pluck, patience and persistence always win. Congratulations and best wishes, boys and girls. --- 4 MONITOR in the civic, social and religious interests and the West, with the desire to con- d and upbuilding of the community and every Saturday. Butter July 2, 1915, at the Post Office at 3, 1879. WILLIAMS, Editor and Publisher. Tom Garnett Haynes, Associate Editors. Bing Editor and Business Manager. STATES, $1.50 PER YEAR occents an inch per issue. North Twenty-first street, Omaha. Webster 4243. time demands arts, true faith, and will office does not kill; of office cannot buy; as and a will; men who will not lie; are a demagogue serious flatteries without who live above the fog private thinking. —J. G. Holland. TO SENATOR HITCHCOCK Nebraskans now realize what a mistake was made when they failed to send to the United States Senate that progressive pro-American, the Hon. John L. Kennedy, a man with pep, not pip, and predeliction for his district, instead of Gilbert M. Hitchcock. Where, oh, where has Gilbert M. gone, Oh where, oh where, can he be? For his Omaha district what has he done? The regional bank has gone down the Kaw; Forts Omaha and Crook have been closed; The Indian supply depot, over that we're still raw; Oh, Gilbert, dear Gilbert, awake and get busy, Land something for Omaha where you were born, If you don't, I'm quite sure you'll find yourself dizzy, With wonder on next senatorial 'lection day morn! ANOTHER WORD TO SUBSCRIBERS Many subscriptions are falling due at this time. We will appreciate it if all our distant subscribers will promptly send us their renewals by mail and all local subscribers will either send us their money or advise us when the collector may call. To continue the publication of The Monitor, we MUST HAVE MONEY. The prompt payment of your subscription is imperative. There are two other important ways by which you can help The Monitor not only to live, but grow and become better able to serve you: (1) By getting your friends to subscribe; and (2) By sending us your job printing. Three things, please remember: Pay your subscription promptly. Get your friends to subscribe. Send us your job printing. --- THE MONITOR Have you seen Charlie Chaplin in "On Easy Street?" The moral hung onto the picture is that no goop ever gets so big or so bad that there isn't some wop who can trim his green whiskers. Easy street had a boss whose head was so hard that a policeman's club lighting thereon was a mere trifle. Charlie became a policeman and Charilie got on East street. Charlie tried his club on the big boss's head until he was weak and when the effect was zero plus, Charlie got weaker. Thereupon the boss proceeded to demonstrate his Samsonian acquirements by pulling down the street gas lamp before making love to Charles. But woe is muh! The boss got his head tangled in the gas light door and Charlie turned on the gas. But the boss wasn't bossed. When he recovered he went after Charlie again and got training enough for seven marathons. Finally he run Charlie into a tenement and awaited his outcoming. But Charlie didn't come out. He tried the heft of various bits of furniture and finally picked up the kitchen range, raised it to the window and dropped it on the boss's head. The boss had nothing on Napoleon for this Waterloo. He resigned. A new mission started on Easy street and every evening on the way to services the Boss tipped his silk lid to the cop at the crossing who was the aforesaid Charlie. He was done. He became so nice that people half way suspected that he was an insurance man. It's a good moral. The safest place is in the parade and not the BIG BOSS before the band. Yesterday news reached The Monitor that A. Crum, of Pensacola, Fla., who was on his way to Omaha, was arrested at Birmingham, Ala., on the charge of helping Colored people leave the south. 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. SKITS OF SOLOMON On Easy Street. Obvious Observations When it comes to a showdown, then and then alone can you find out who is really patriotic. In the N. Y. preparedness parade there were more silk hats than soldiers in the army, but now that there is sure enough war, not even Sherlock Holmes can run down the guys who wanted to fight so badly. Heah they come! Colonel Johnson, Captain Turner, Genul Morris, Brig. Genul Peebles and Field Mah'sall Pinkett! Wow! If somebody would ask for volunteers to take care of the ladies until the soldiers come back, you wouldn't be able to find a slacker in a million years. Sugar and wheat are really going down. Wass ist? Don't forget to knock The News every time you get a chance. And if you haven't a hammer, get a piledriver. As Solomon said when he fell off of Brooklyn bridge, you can never tell about weather and women. They are both as uncertain as the stock market. If Russia makes a separate peace with der kaiser—watch out! We thought that the draft would cause lots of trouble. It is hard to try to chain the liberty of a free people when they once broke the bonds. Did you buy any liberty bonds? We started to, but when our fingers reached the bottom of our pockets we found only a thin dime, two Indians and a Mexican centavo with a hole in it Thanking you for your humble adoration, we will now give our corns a piece of our mind. Negro registration in New Orleans and throughout the state was heavy, few claiming exemption. No people indifferent to the claims of religion can rise to true greatness. Events and Persons Mrs. Patton, proprietor of the Patton Hotel, has purchased a new seven passenger car. Mrs. Mardel Rix Bundrant, of Minneapolis, Minn., will spend the summer with her mother. Her husband is at the Des Moines training camp. John Ruskin Cigar, 5 cents. Biggest and Best. Bob Robinson returned Monday from a trip to Kansas City, Mo. John H. Broomfield has returned from a three weeks' visit to Excelsior Springs and other points in Missouri. William Jackson has sold his home at 2669 Douglas street and moved to 2529 Wirt street. When you need a good clean shave, see P. H. Jenkins, 1313 Dodge street. —Adv. Mrs. Minerva Baker died at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Hattie Kitchen, 2614 North Seventeenth St., Sunday evening. She is also the mother of Mrs. Shelton. The funeral was held Thursday afternoon. The Rev. W. T. Osborne officiated. The body was shipped to Minneapolis by the Western Undertaking company. Ladies tailoring and dressmaking. Mrs. E. M. January, 2310 N. 25th St. Webster 1483.—Adv. Mrs. Smith Davis, who has been ill for the past five weeks, is able to be up again. She wishes to thank her friends, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Ricks, Mrs. Lavinia Rose, Mrs. Wm. Perry, the Mission Circle and the Progressive Club who brought her flowers the past week. Belmont Laundry, Webster 6900. Satisfaction guaranteed. Mrs. Joanna Pickett died at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Mariah Hawkins, 2917 Parker street, June 4. The body was shipped to Shelbina, Mo., June 6, by Banks and Wilks. Shelly Cook leaves this week for Los Angeles, where he will be married, June 20, to Miss Louise Beeks, who was an Omaha visitor some months ago and is one of Los Angeles most popular young women. They will reside in Omaha. Smoke John Ruskin 5c Cigar. Biggest and Best.—Adv. Mrs. Virgie L. Walden, of Columbia, Mo., grand matron O. E. S., paid her official visit to Shaffer and Hiawatha chapters Wednesday and Thursday. She was the guest of Mrs. Alphonso Wilson. Mary Pegg, daughter of the late John Grant Pegg, and Mrs. Pegg, and Teressa, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Jones, graduated from Central High School Friday night. Both young ladies made good records in school. Miss Pegg will continue her studies at the Kansas State Normal school and Miss Jones expects to attend Howard university. Plain sewing done. Children's clothes a specialty. Mrs. L. Johnson, Webster 1621.—Adv. John Andrew Singleton, son of Mr. and Mrs. M. F. Singleton, who is a dental student at Howard University, Washington, D. C., arrived home Saturday for his summer vacation. He enjoys student life at Washington, but says there is no place like Omaha. Miss Elertta Smith, who for the past several months served in the capacity as matron of the N. W. C. A. left Saturday morning for different parts of Illinois, to remain indefinitely. Miss Smith's departure will be keenly felt by those who had the pleasure of being associated with her. She has won many friends during her stay. THE MONITOR. Mr. Harry R. Graham, supreme grand king of the Order of the Ancient Sons and Daughters of Jerusalem, Mrs. Gordon and Mrs. Winston of the South Side, and Mrs. Cobb of Sheba Council No. 12, were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Allen Jones Thursday, June 7. Subscribe for The Monitor. $1.50 a year and worth it. Henry Smith, Dillard Crawford and Worthington Williams played violins with the High School orchestra at the commencement exercises held in the City Auditorium Friday night. The two former are high school students, the latter is in the seventh grade at Kellom School. The U. B. F.'s and S. M. T.'s will hold memorial services for the deceased grand lodge and grand temple officers at Grove M. E. Church Sunday afternoon at half past two o'clock. The public cordially invited. SOME LOCAL FIRMS THAT EMPLOY OUK PEOPLE Do you know that Stewart's Seed Store on North Sixteenth, opposite the post office, and one of the Monitor's advertisers, has had in its employ for some time at least three Colored employees, one man and two young women? Worth remembering, isn't it, when you need anything in the way of seeds or flowers or poultry supplies? Do you know that the stock clerk in Matthews' Book Shop on Harney street, opposite Boyd's threatre, is a Colored girl? Well she is, and Mr. Matthews says that Miss Blanche Nance, that's her name, is one of the most efficient young women in his employ. Do you know that Miss Anna E. Logan has been for a number of years in complete charge of the manicuring department of the Thompson & Belden stores at Sixteenth and Howard? They too are among our regular advertisers. Mrs. Blanche Simmonds is also employed by this firm and is in charge of their lunch department. IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT! CALLED TO SERVE COUNTRY OFFICE WILL BE KEPT OPEN Dr. W. W. Peebles, the well-known dentist, has answered the call of his country and has gone to the officers' reserve training camp at Fort Des Moines, Ia. Many are under the impression that his office at Thirteenth and Farnam streets, has been closed. This is not true. The office will be kept open and will be in charge of Dr. Craig Morris, whose skill as a dentist is attested by his many satisfied patients Dr. Peebles' patients will therefore continue to receive the same skillful treatment which has built us his practice. Dr. Morris also volunteered his services to his country, but one was chosen to go and the other to remain and so it is a very happy provision that Dr. Morris is able not only to care for his own practice but also that of Dr. Peebles. While serving his country, Dr. Peebles' office will be kept open. BUY LIBERTY BONDS Among the members of our race in this city who have bought Liberty Bonds are F. L. Barnett, Dan DesDunes, W. G. Haynes, Nate Hunter, M. F. Singleton, A. P. Scruggs, M. L. Wilson, and Omaha Lodge No. 146 A. F. and A. M. Doubtless there are several others, but advice of the same has not reached The Monitor. We are anxious to publish the full list. MERCHANTS OF OMAHA, ATTENTION PLEASE! The merchants of East St. Louis raised a vigorous protest because a mob of rowdies had driven from that city 1000 responsible Colored people, "WHO SPEND $1800 A WEEK WITH THE MERCHANTS OF THIS CITY" their statement reads. Omaha has nearly 8000 Negroes. How much do you think they spend weekly? Do you want their trade? Why not make that fact known by advertising in their only exclusive medium, THE MONITOR? Advertising in THE MONITOR is not a donation. It is a matter of wide-awake business. The Monitor reaches the Colored people of Omaha. Mr. and Mrs. H. S. Price left Thursday morning for Chicago to spend three months with relatives of Mr. Price. ROUND OAK CHIEF About One H of all kind COMBINATION 3 FUEL TYPES GAS RANGES FIRELESS COOKER GAS AND FIRE HIGH O RIDICULOUSLY COME Orchard & COMBINATION 3 FUEL TYPES GAS RANGES FIRELESS COOKERS GAS AND FIRELESS COMBINATIONS HIGH OVEN TYPES CABINET TYPES SMALL RANGES VERY LARGE STYLES Silk Shirts Wash Neckw McQ RIDICULOUSLY LOW PRICES COME EARLY "The House That Jack Built" "DELIGHTS IN THE MONITOR" Gentlemen: Please find inclosed 50 cents. Please send me The Monitor for three months. I am subscribing for it because I am fond of reading the best news. I delight in The Monitor. PANAMAS $3 STRAW HATS $2 COME AND PICK YOURS OUT NOW WOLF'S 1421 Douglas Street Here's a Sale that's really worth attending COMMENCING SATURDAY JUNE 16th and continuing until the follow- Hundred Ranges ands including TYPES KERS FIRELESS COMBINATIONS OVEN TYPES CABINET TYPES SMALL RANGES VERY LARGE STYLES SLY LOW PRICES OME EARLY K Wilhelm Co. One of a Thousand Styles ---Panamas, too Duillin ARNAM STREET 5 Underwear Hose 6 Lincoln Department Anita M. Taylor, Call L9810 9 a. m. to 3 p. m. Mr. Harrison Miller left Lincoln Monday afternoon for Denver, Colo., for a short visit with his mother and sisters. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Colley and daughter returned Saturday form Kansas City where they have spent the past few months. Mr. Penelton Murray and family have recently moved to Madrid, Iowa, near where he has purchased a farm. Mrs. Henry Crews is recovering as rapidly as could be expected from her recent operation. She will probably remain at St. Elzabeth's hospital the balance of the week. The Optimistic Set met with Mrs. Clifton Green last Thursday afternoon. Plans were made for a picnic Friday afternoon at Antelope Park. Miss Ella Wilson was the only invited guest. Children's Day was celebrated with a special program Sunday afternoon at the A. M. E. church. Gideon Pand held its annual election of officers at the home of Mrs. Rosie Adair Thursday evening. The following were elected to officiate during the ensuing year: President, Mrs. Cassie Patterson; vice president, Mrs. Clara Bowdry; secretary, Mrs. Rosie Adair; assistant secretary, Mrs. Lulu B. Moore; chaplain, Rev. John Grattin; critic, Mr. Van Bowdry. After the election a delicious repast was served by the hostess. Mr. C. H. Coil, who suffered a paralytic stroke Sunday morning, is in a very critical condition. The Children's Day program given at Mt. Zion Baptist Church Sunday, was highly commended. "True Blue" Class No. 1 collected $10. Total collection amounted to $23.27. Mr. Robt. Grainger received the sad news of the death of his mother at Pueblo, Colo. Mr. Grainger left for Pueblo Tuesday evening. The recital given by Miss Belva Spicer Wednesday evening, was a great success. The proceeds were given to club No. 3, O. E. S. The funeral of Mr. Andrew J. Bayless was held at Mt. Zion Baptist Church Sunday afternoon at three o'clock. A large congregation of friends were present to pay their respects. All the Colored ministers of the city, as well as several more intimate friends, spoke a word in his behalf. The annual sermon of the Knights and Daughters of the Tabernacle will be preached at 2:30 p. m. Sunday at the Newman M. E. Church by Rev. Talbot. Miss Lillian Cave received a prize of $2 for preparing the most attractive box at the box social given Friday evening at the Baptist Church. Miss Cave's box was sold for $4.20. We are informed that Lawyer Clinton Ross, who has been in Chicago for the past two or three weeks, is much impressed by the opportunities offered men of his profession and contemplates settling there. A party of twenty-five members of the young married set were invited by the Optimistic Club to a surprise in honor of the birthday anniversary of Mrs. James Murray, of Minneapolis, Minn. They had a very jolly time in spite of the showers which threatened to spoil the evening. Mrs. Ruth McWilliams is again on the sick list, having been confined to her home during the past week. Mr. Benj. F. Penniston, aged 62 years, died at his home at 1624 South 11th Street, Monday evening after a very short illness. Funeral services Wednesday afternoon at the A. M. E. Church. Miss Christiale Westerfield, who has been studying music in Chicago for the past year, is among this year's graduates of the American Conservatory of Music. Commencement exercises to be held Tuesday evening, June 12, at the Auditorium Theatre. Miss Zola Bedell will entertain in honor of Mr. Sanford Fallings, a graduate this year of Lincoln High School. Other graduates who are bidden are Mr. Penelton Murray, Jr., and Mr. Junior Fallings, both of L. H. S., and Miss Freda Cooley, at the University of Nebraska. REPORT FROM "GOLDEN HAIR AND THE THREE BEARS" I desire to thank the general public for their large attendance and their magnificent support on the night of June 1st. There was $101.15 door receipts; expenses $35.00, leaving a balance clear of $66.15. Eleven dollars went to the Taborea Band for one instrument and music, and the balance of $55.15 was applied on mandolins. Mandolins cost $110.00, the balance of $55.00 to be paid in six months. At the end of the six months I hope to have the Charity Mandolin Club in condition to present to the public. I need one more little girl between the age of 10 and 14 to complete the club, as one little girl is going into decline, and the Doctor thinks the study would injure her. Such a child must be without a father's support, and unable to pay music lessons. The lessons will be free. I desire to thank all the daughters of the Tabernacle particularly Mrs. Jennie Sellars, for her floral support; also Mesdames Mattie Scott, Amanda Brooks and Hattie Kitchen made beautiful flowers for the decoration of the throne. Desire to thank all who sold tickets and helped swell the crowd. I am very grateful to Mr. Wm. Lacey and Mesdames Lizzie Allen and Jeanne Ichiki for the excellent rendition of their parts. I most gratefully thank Messrs. Buford and Harrold for their splendid service in conducting the stage managing. I am deeply indebted to Mr. Charlie Harrold for his efficient service on the bass drum, as our drum beater was ill in the hospital I am indebted to Mr. Thos. Taggart for many helpful suggestions. Feel very thankful to the children and their parents for their patience and the lovely manner in which they dressed the children for the performance. Also desire to thank Mrs. Lena Webster for her ticket service at the door. To one and all who rendered the slightest service I am grateful. Particularly thank the many friends who so generously donated flowers for stage decoration. Very respectfully submitted, J. ALICE STEWART. NEWS OF THE MT. MORIAH BAPTIST CHURCH The Rev. M. H. Wilkinson and Mr. H. L. Anderson left Tuesday morning for Davenport, Ia., to attend the Ministers and Deacons' Union Sunday School and B. Y. P. U. convention. In the absence of the pastor the Rev. J. H. Daniels will preach at Mt. Moriah Baptist Church Sunday morning and evening. The morning topic will be "The Cost of Discipleship;" the evening topic, "Downward Steps." Hair growing and hair preservation, scalp treatment, manicuring and massage. Smith, Chiles & Wheeler, 2414 North 24th.—Adv. M. Messrs. Killingsworth and Price have just bought the Pool Hall and Barber Shop of Cherry and Watson, 2416 North 24th. The place will be completely remodelled and will be opened by the new proprietors July 1. SHOES MADE LIKE NEW with our rapid shoe repair methods, one-fifth the cost. Sold un-called-for shoes. We have a selection; all sizes, all prices. FRIEDMAN BROS. 211 South 14th St. Omaha. J. A. Edholm E. W. Sherman Standard Laundry 24th, Near Lake Street Phone Webster 130 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. WHO DOES YOUR SHOE RE- PAIRING? 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 Oliver Theatre Bldg. 149 N. 13th NOTICE! WATERS BARNHART PRINTING CO. ОМАНА For Nifty Up-to-Date CLOTHING The Business World Business Enterprises Conducted by Colored People-Help Them to Grow by Your Patronage. 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. Phones—Office, Douglas 7812 Res., Webster 6231. Office Hours—10 to 12 a. m., 3 to 5 and 7 to 8 p. m. DR. L. E. BRITT PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON OFFICE—109 SOUTH 14TH STREET (Over People's Drug Store) DR. CRAIG MORRIS DENTIST 2407 Lake St. Phone Web. 4024 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 TERRELL'S DRUG STORE Graduate Pharmacist Prompt Delivery Excellent Service Webster 4443 24th and Grant Annie Banks Cecil B. Wilkes BANKS-WILKES Funeral Directors and Embalmers Lady Assistant Satisfaction Guaranteed 1914 Cuming Street Res. Doug. 4379, Office Doug. 3718 Automobile and Open Horse Drawn Hearses Day and Night JONES & CHILES FUNERAL HOME Lady Attendant Calls answered promptly anywhere Web. 1100 and Web. 204 Licensed Embalmer. Phone Webster 5978 I. H. EMERSON WHITE GRAVE MARKER Delivered Here or Elsewhere 1517 No. 26th St. Omaha, Neb. Res. Colfax 3831 Douglas 3181 AMOS P. SCRUGGS Attorney-at-Law 3807 Camden Avenue. 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 PATTON HOTEL AND CAFE 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 Scott THE LANGUAGE OF FLOWERS (Richard L. Metcalfe in the Omaha Nebraskan) HENRY WARD BEECHER said that flowers are the sweetest things God ever made and forgot to put a soul into. But we doubt if they are soulless when we remember how fully they meet certain necessities of men. There are some things too deep for words; some things too sacred for language; and so where griefs are voiceless we use flowers to give expression to our thoughts. And just as a note of music serves to stir the souls of men, so the perfume of the flower finds the perfume of the human heart coming to meet it more than half the way. Men are only boys grown tall, for hearts don't change much after all; and even the grown folks take kindly to the legends of the flower garden. When we look at the modest violet with its heavenly blue, we are prepared to accept the children's story that when God cut the holes in the heavens to let the stars shine through and the scraps fell down to earth, men picked them up and called them violets. We can not be real skeptics when we are told that the Father of us all thought purity for every creature, and the unspotted Rose of White blossomed at the feet of men; that He thought of mothers, and the royal-hearted Rose of Red sprang into being; that He thought patience, and the humble Pansy, purple with Love's wound, turned its gentle face to the smiles of little children; that He thought of mercy, the quality that falleth like the gentle rain from heaven, and the Verbena, flower of pity and consecration, blossomed at Calvary, serving to render soft for blessed feet the path of thorns, and hunted out the waysides of the world to cheer the hopeless hearts of men; that He thought of never-failing Love Divine, and the sweet Forget-me-not, humblest and most faithful of all the buds that bloom, knelt at His feet and gave to men a song that rang round all the world. Eight Thousand Negroes Attended Graduation Exercises at Conven- Hall Last Night. Kansas City, Mo., June 8, 1917. Kansas City's Negro population eight thousand strong—was out last night to witness the graduation of fifty-one seniors from Lincoln High School. The exercises were held in Convention Hall and no admittance fee was charged. There were thirty-eight girls and thirteen boys in the class. The girls were dressed in white and the boys wore their cadet uniforms. The school orchestra, directed by N. Clark Smith, furnished music, and orations were given by the following seniors: Helen Mae Brown, Ora A. Bond, Doris Wells and Cecelia Ethelena Smith. The anniversary alumni address was given by the Rev. Charles A. Williams of Denver, Colo., a member of the class of 1892. James A. Nugent of the board of education presented the diplomas. The presentation of prizes was a one-student affair, Cecelia Ethelena Smith being awarded all of them, two $50 scholarships and two gold honor pins. Miss Smith is an orphan girl and has worked her way through school. One scholarship prize was awarded by the Kansas City Medical Society and the other by the alumni. The money will be paid to the institution to which Miss Smith goes for further education. THE MONITOR. THE OF FLOWERS (by the Omaha Nebraskan) CHER said that flowers songs God ever made and s. But we doubt if they remember how fully they of men. There are some s; some things too sacred are griefs are voiceless we expression to our thoughts. eric serves to stir the souls of the flower finds the per- t coming to meet it more own tall, for hearts don’t and even the grown folks ids of the flower garden. modest violet with its separated to accept the chil- God cut the holes in the shine through and the th, men picked them up We can not be real skep- hat the Father of us all ly creature, and the un- blossomed at the feet of mothers, and the royal- ang into being; that He the humble Pansy, purple ed its gentle face to the that He thought of mercy, like the gentle rain from flower of pity and con- alvary, serving to render path of thorns, and hunt- the world to cheer the that He thought of never- the sweet Forget-me-not, ful of all the buds that and gave to men a song world. FORC OF LADIES ALL S Silk BONO TRY— We Our Co Morgue a Derma-Su auto or Service. Eudell Johnson, a graduate, demonstrated a motor car, a product of the motor training department of the school. The parts of the machine were bought fro mjunk shops for less than $100 and put together at the school. Johnson drove his rebuilt car from the back of the hall onto the stage.—Kansas City Times. Mrs. Ed Cannady, editor of The Portland Advocate, en route to her home in Texas, will stop over in Omaha next week as the guest of Mrs. Alphonso Wilson. F. D. HOUSTON 2321 $ \frac{1}{2} $ So.16th Phone D.9538 [Name] TEDDY, THE BARBER One of the Best . At the Best Barber Shop in Omaha. 1313 DODGE ST. P. H. JENKINS, Prop. --- FORCED CLEARING SALE OF LADIES' CLOAKS, SUITS, DRESSES, SKIRTS AND WAISTS. ALL SPRING AND SUMMER GARMENTS AT AND LESS. Silk Jersey Suits and Taffeta Suits included. Sale Now On. BONOFF'S N. Y. SAMPLE BONOFF'S N. Y. SAMPLE STORE "The Utmost in Candy" TRY— Barma Western Funeral H 2518 Lake Street Phone Open Day and Night Our Conveniences: Free Spacious Chapel and Or Morgue and Reposing Rooms complete. Air tight pre Derma-Surgery work; lady attendant, if desired; private auto or horse drawn vehicles. Lowest prices. Poli Service. Our Conveniences: Free Spacious Chapel and Organ. Sanitary Morgue and Reposing Rooms complete. Air tight preservation case; Derma-Surgery work; lady attendant, if desired; private ambulance, auto or horse drawn vehicles. Lowest prices. Polite and Expert Service. --- OMAHA TRANSFER CO. "The Only Way" BAGGAGE Checked to Destination OMAHA PRINTING COMPANY THE OFFICE SUPPLY HOUSE Will L. Hetherington Violinist Instructor at Bellevue College Asst. of Henry Cox Studio Patterson Blk C. J. CA Dealer Shoes and Gentle 1514 No. 24th St. SAMPLE STORE 206 NORTH 16th STREET O'Brien's HOCOLATES "The Utmost in Candy" THE O'BRIEN CO. Candy Makers Barma THE LIFE SAVER ALWAYS ON TAP AT THE ALAMO General Home Phone Webster 248. and Night Us Chapel and Organ. Sanitary delete. Air tight preservation case; ant, if desired; private ambulance, lowest prices. Polite and Expert Open Day and Night SILAS JOHNSON, Funeral Director A. T. REED, Licensed Embalmer 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. Hill-Williams Drug Co. PURE DRUGS AND TOILET ARTICLES Free Delivery Tyler 160 2402 Cuming St. IMPERIAL DYE & CLEANING WORKS Dry Cleaners, Garment and Fancy Dyers Phone Tyler 1022 1516 Vinton St. GEO. F. KRAUSE, Prop. 18th and Izard Tel. Douglas 1702 ALL KINDS OF COAL and COKE at POPULAR PRICES. Best for the Money Established 1890 C. J. CARLSON Dealer in Shoes and Gents' Furnishings 1514 No. 24th St. Omaha, Neb. 1/2 off 7 1 Phone Webster 248. C. S. JOHNSON South Side Notes The children of the Allen Chapel, A. M. E. church, held their annual Children's Day exercises Sunday night, June 10. The audience listened to a good program and were very liberal in aiding the little folks with their missionary contributions. Mr. Floyd Pinkard was quietly married last Saturday eve at his home, 27th and S streets, to Miss T. Alexander of Oklahoma. The Bethel Baptist Mission Circle met last Thursday with Mrs. T. A. Taggart at her home at 27th and Corby streets. Little Amy Fisher has been removed from St. Joseph's hospital to the home of her mother where it is said she is slightly improved. We are proud to know that we have three girls and one boy to graduate from the eighth grade this semester. We only hope they will continue on in their school work. The graduates are Misses Sirildia Burk, Coreasia Broomfield, Josephine Davis and Master James Breedlove. Miss Coreasia Broomfield will leave next Tuesday to represent the Allen Chapel Sunday school at the Sunday school -convention to be held in Kansas City, Kans. Mrs. J. D. Thornton is home again after a two weeks' visit with relatives and friends in Kansas City. Mrs. Velma Hill, of 5310 So. 27th street, serves lunches at all hours and would be very glad to have your patronage. AMUSEMENTS The Alhambra 24th and Parker SUNDAY Sena Owens A WOMAN'S AWAKENING Jimmie Dale—Grey Seal U. S. DEFENDERS Cub Comedy JERRY JOINS THE ARMY MONDAY Triangle Night Dorothy Dalton in THE DARK ROAD Usual Comedy Program. TUESDAY Vitagraph Night Orrin Johnson in LIGHT AT DUSK Comedy Hughie Mack in RAH! RAH! RAH! WEDNESDAY Mollie King in THE DOUBLE CROSS Two Reel Essanay Drama HEARST PATHE NEWS No. 45 Triangle Comedy INNOCENT SINNERS THURSDAY Caurice Costello in THE CRIMSON STAIN MYSTERY Two Reel Selig Drama Triangle Comedy FINISHED PRODUCT FRIDAY Metro Night Wm. Nigh and Margaret Snow in HIS GREAT TRIUMPH Metro Comedy Sidney Drew and Wife. SATURDAY Matinee Afternoon Wm. S. Hart in THE DISCIPLE HEARST-PATHE NEWS Cub Comedy. or Mr. and Mrs. Nathaniel Mitchel, of 6619 So. 27th street, are rejoicing over the arrival of a fine baby boy. LABOR NOTES Ten men arrived in Omaha last week for the smelter. They are the first of 100 to be imported for that place. Forty men arrived in Omaha last week for employment at the packing houses. Transportation for fifteen men was advanced through the Monitor for men to work in the Minnesota Steel Mills. If these prove up, more than 200 will be sent for. A letter from Columbia, Miss., informs us that a Colored man was burned at a barbecue last week at that place for drinking out of a cup used by whites. A party of Colored people at Laurel, Miss., about to leave last week were attacked and beaten by white people of that place. A party of Pensacola men were taken to the band concert at Riverview Park last Sunday by Mr. Parker. They were delighted with the real democracy manifested by all classes of Omaha's citizenry. It seems almost an impossibility to get men away from Florida without sending the cash to purchase tickets and this method is too great a risk for the companies at present. Persons, however, who have friends here who will vouch for them, will receive money. Chicago, Pittsburgh, Philadelphia and Ohio are reported by Chambers of Commerce to be overcrowded with Colored labor. ALAMO DeLUXE ICE CREAM GARDEN SPECIAL ATTRACTION! Cabaret entertainment every evening from 7:30 to 11:30. Don't forget the De Luxe Matinee every Thursday and Sunday afternoon from 3:30 to 5:30. No dancing on Sunday. ICE CREAM DELIVERED FREE Herrington & Killingsworth. Phone W. 2861. Rex Theatre "IZZY" LEW ROSE—Your Favorite Comedian With the Five Hargis Sisters ALL NEW SONGS AND DANCES Every Afternoon and Evening 1..3 1 6 DOUGLAS STREET A Riot of Fun—Don't Miss It 3 P. M. to 12 M. Monarch Pool Hall Douglas 3724, 1148 12 M. to 4 A. M., Douglas 1491, 2491 4 A. M. to 3 P. M. Residence, Webster 7661 LEWIS--TAXI Service Day and Night Please Phone All Express Orders to Webster 7661. For real estate, loans, insurance and investments, see Eugene Thomas first. Rooms 413-14 Karbach Block, 15th and Douglas. Phone Douglas 3607.—Adv. John Ruskin Cigar, 5 cents. Biggest and Best. THE MONITOR. Last week a preliminary meeting was held for the purpose of welcoming newcomers to our city and assisting them in various ways. I wish to call the attention of this organization to the practices of religious vultures who make it a habit of preying upon any and every person who dares to come within range of their sight. Sunday a large number of men from the south side visited a certain church here and from the moment they set foot in the door until they left it seemed that every woman in the congregation had some sort of pet charity for which she wanted anywhere from 25 cents to $1.00. One woman was even game enough to ask them when their next pay day was and promised to be Johnny-on-the-spot. I publicly advise her to stay away. All these men have wives and children down south and they need every cent to help bring them here and I do not propose to see any set of people, religious or otherwise, prey upon these people simply because they seek to find places of divine worship. The Sunday previous they visited the Grove M. E. Church and were generously welcomed and later visited by the pastor, but none were asked for a single cent; last Sunday it seemed that they fell into a den of female bandits. Let the new organization consider this phase if they really mean to do anything for these people. FIRMS WANTING Bethlehem Steel Mills, Sparrow's Point, Md. Yale & Towne Manufacturing company, 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, Ill. Springfield Paving Brick company, Springfield, Ill. Barney & Smith car shops, Dayton, Ohio. for erection of Auditorium of Zion Baptist Church, 2215, 17 Grant strets. BEGINNING SUNDAY, JUNE 24 Let each member, friend and citizen help us to build this much needed house. REV. W. F. BOTTS, Pastor. Mrs. Elizabeth Howard, Church Clerk. 435 Keeline Bldg. Douglas 5435 W. Scott King Street Grades Paving Platting and Planning. Civil Engineering. --- 爱 This Is Radically Wrong JUNE RALLY Water, Sewage and Drainage Systems STANEK'S PHARMACY Cor. 24th and L Sts. Tel. So. 878 RATES—1 1/2 cents a word for single insertions, 1 cent a word for two or more insertions. No advertisement for less than 15c. Cash should accompany advertisement. FOR SALE For Sale—Good 8-room house; modern except heat; good location; will sell to Colored. Call C. E. Smith, 308 Bee bldg. Douglas 3367. Furnished rooms for two gentlemen. Southern men preferred. Mrs. Bessie Johnson, 2720 Drexel street, South Side. Neatly furnished rooms, with or without board, 1723 Cuming street. Mrs. L. Cuerington. Douglas 9458. Neatly furnished rooms. Hot and 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. Webster 4490. Modern furnished rooms for rent, 2121 Seward street. Also a four room house furnished at 2901 Seward street. Webster 3401. First-class modern furnished rooms. Mrs. L. M. Bentley Webster, 1702 North Twenty-sixth street. Phone Webster 4769. Modern furnished rooms; hot and cold water. Mrs. A. L. Johnson, 1810 North Twentyt-hird street. Webster 2058. Fourteen neatly furnished rooms. Mrs. Ella Dunivan, 4716 South 27th street, South Side. Phone South 3067. Furnished room. Strictly modern. Harney 4360. Mrs. Jackson, 2669 Douglas street. Furnished rooms to rent in a modern house, 2619 Hamilton street. Phone Webster 1250.—Adv. WANTED. China painting. Classes Tuesdays and Thursdays. Mrs. D. W. Gooden, 2211 Cuming street. Douglas 5436. For dressmaking, call Miss Alexander. 2413 N. 29th st. Web. 3927. For Rent—Two furnished rooms in private home. H. L. Anderson, 2914 Lake. Webster 3171. The CHAPMAN Drug Store 934 P St., Lincoln Opposite Main Door Post Office Cameras and Films, Magazines, Cigars, Candies and a full line of Druggist Sundries SMOKE Te Be Ce THE BEST 5c CIGAR Petersen & Michelsen Hardware Co. GOOD HARDWARE 2408 N St. Tel. South 162