The Monitor

THE MONITOR A National Weekly Paper Devoted to the Interests of the Colored An. of Nebraska and the West $1.50 a Year. 5c a Copy Millions of Acres Are Cultivated The Economic Value of American Negro Disclosed by Instructive and Striking Statistics. MAJOR MOTON OF TUSKEGEE Delivers Stirring Address Before National Conference of Charities and Corrections. Pittsburgh, Pa., June 22.—Dr. R. R. Moton, principal of Tuskegee Institute, delivered a stirring address Thursday night, June 14, before the National Conference of Charities and Correction, which held its annual meeting at the Dixon Theatre here. The importance of the Negro in the economic development of the South was revealed in Dr. Moton's comments on migration, when he said, "Of the 150,000,000 acres of improved land in the South, the Negro had cultivated fully 100,000,000 acres, and of the 13,000,000 bales of cotton produced annually in the South in normal times 8,000,000 of these bales were produced by Negro labor." Appeals for More Liberal Attitude. Dr. Moton's appeal to the conference was for a better and more liberal attitude toward the Colored people of the South. He said, in part: "The South is seeing as perhaps never before since emancipation the very great economic value of the black man, and is willing and anxious to co-operate with every movement or organization looking toward the development of more efficiency on the part of the Negro. Rights of American Citizen "I hope, therefore, that this conference, especially those members from the South, will use every opportunity to help our country by making this large and productive element of our population as useful economically and otherwise to their communities as possible, and the way to do it is by making the Negro happy and contented, and the only way to make him contented is to treat him as an American citizen, bestowing upon him all the rights and privileges enjoyed by the other American citizens, no more and no less; and by giving him protection of life and property and the privilege to live North and South amid decent surroundings; a chance to educate his children and a chance to thoroughly train his leaders. This seems to me the patriotic duty of every American of influence and power. This, it seems to me, would be a wise and constructive program for this conference, insofar as its activities among my people are concerned, to use every influence which may be summoned to give our race a fair chance. To give these millions of black people in the cabins of the South, as well as the alloys of Northern cities, a chance to be educated, and the chance to live in a healthy and wholesome environment, and when these people are trained it is our duty to see that they have a chance to work." THE REV. JOHN ALBERT WILLIAMS, Editor Omaha, Nebraska, June 23, 1917 Is This a "Scr NEBRASKA CIVI Chapter Thirteen of the Revised S Enacted Sec. 1. Civil rights of person shall be entitled to a full and equal advantages, facilities and privilege veyances, barber shops, theatres and object only to the conditions and limiplicable alike to every person. Sec. 2. Penalty for Violation who shall violate the foregoing secept for reasons of law applicable of any of the accommodations, an enumerated in the foregoing sect denials, shall for each offense be and be fined in any sum not less than one hundred dollars, and pay "The original act was held vav not discriminate against persons of State, 25 Nebr. page 677. N. W. 6 "A restaurant keeper who refreshments in a certain part of than that he is colored, is civilly li by setting a table in a more private Gies, 82 Mich. 358; 46 N. W. 718." Is This a "Scrap of Paper" NEBRASKA CIVIL RIGHTS BILL Chapter Thirteen of the Revised Statutes of Nebraska, Civil Rights. Enacted in 1893. Sec. 1. Civil rights of persons. All persons within this state shall be entitled to a full and equal enjoyment of the accommodations, advantages, facilities and privileges of inns, restaurants, public conveyances, barber shops, theatres and other places of amusement; subject only to the conditions and limitations established by law and applicable alike to every person. Sec. 2. Penalty for Violation of Preceding Section. Any person who shall violate the foregoing section by denying to any person, except for reasons of law applicable to all persons, the full enjoyment of any of the accommodations, advantages, facilities, or privileges enumerated in the foregoing section, or by aiding or inciting such denials, shall for each offense be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and be fined in any sum not less than twenty-five dollars, nor more than one hundred dollars, and pay the costs of the prosecution. "The original act was held valid as to citizens; barber shops can not discriminate against persons on account of color. Messenger vs. State, 25 Nebr. page 677. N. W. 638." "A restaurant keeper who refuses to serve a colored person with refreshments in a certain part of his restaurant, for no other reason than that he is colored, is civilly liable, though he offers to serve him by setting a table in a more private part of the house. Ferguson vs. Gies, 82 Mich. 358; 46 N. W. 718." ARCHDEACON RUSSELL DECLINES BISHOPRIC Believes It His Duty to Remain at His Present Work at St. Paul's School. The Ven. James S. Russell, who was recently unanimously elected Bishop Suffragan for the work of the Episcopal church among the Colored people of the Diocese of Arkansas, has declined his election. His declination was expressed in a telegram to Bishop Winchester, of which the following is a copy: Lawrenceville, Va., June 16, 1917. Right Reverend James R. Winchester. D. D. 1222 Scott street, Little Rock, Ark. I have given the most careful and prayerful consideration to my election to the Suffragan Bishopric of the Diocese of Arkansas, and I thank you and your council for the great honor conferred upon me. But, after thirty-five years of hard work at Lawrenceville, I am persuaded that it is my duty to remain as Archdeacon of Southern Virginia and Principal of St. Paul's school. Letter follows. JAMES S. RUSSELL. MORE BUY LIBERTY BONDS In addition to the list of our race in Omaha who have purchased Liberty Bonds, which was published in last week's issue, we have been advised of the following: E. W. Pryor, W. W. Spencer, Frank Douglas, Ellsworth P. Pryor, who purchased one for his infant daughter, and J. H. Broomfield and Wm. H. Crutchfield, who each purchased $500 worth. Omaha Lodge purchased $200 worth. Doubtless there are several others whose names we have not yet learned, who in this way are doing their bit. The list thus far published makes a most creditable showing. "wrap of Paper" CIVIL RIGHTS BILL Statutes of Nebraska, Civil Rights. in 1893. All persons within this state enjoyment of the accommodations, of inns, restaurants, public conditional other places of amusement; substations established by law and ap- of Preceding Section. Any personiction by denying to any person, ex- to all persons, the full enjoyment advantages, facilities, or privileges, on, or by aiding or inciting such deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, than twenty-five dollars, nor more the costs of the prosecution. aid as to citizens; barber shops can account of color. Messenger vs. 1838." uses to serve a colored person with this restaurant, for no other reasonible, though he offers to serve him the part of the house. Ferguson vs. FOUR GRADUATES FROM HIGH SCHOOL There were four Colored graduates from the Omaha High Schools this year, instead of two as reported in last week's issue. Besides the Misses Mary Ellen Pegg and Theressa Jones, who were graduated from the Central High, the Misses Minnie Givens and Ella Watson received diplomas from the High School of Commerce. The commencement exercises at the auditorium drew a large audience among which were many of our own people. The address of Dr. Thomas Francis Moran of Purdue University on "Citizenship in a National Crisis," in which he stressed moral and spiritual conquest of self, thought-developing education, self-control and service, was one of great effectiveness and well delivered. The musical selections rendered by the High School orchestra under the efficient direction of Henry Cox were an inspiration and delight to music lovers. FEW MISSOURI NEGROES CLAIM EXEMPTION Jefferson City, Mo.—In the conscription registration in Missouri, June 5, more than 63 per cent of the white persons claimed exemption. Of 18,915 Negroes only 3,742 made claims why they thought they should not be drafted. CHICAGO TO HAVE NEW HOTEL Chicago, June 22.—A long felt want in this big city is finally to be realized—a first class 70-room hotel and up-to-date dining room at 33rd and Wabash will open its doors to the public July 4. B. F. Moseley and Chas. Travis head the corporation. Mr. Moseley will be manager. Vol. II. No. 51 (Whole No. 103) Convicted for Writing Poetry Two Colored Men in Savannah, Go., Convicted in Court and Sent to Prison. For Writing and Distributing a Poem on "Cracker Law"—Charge of Disorderly Conduct. Savannah, Ga.—Five Negroes were arraigned before Judge John E. Schwartz recently in police court on charges of disorderly conduct by handling written matter which may incite a riot among the Colored people of the city, as well as over Georgia. Two of the men were sent out to the brown farm for thirty days, and the other three dismissed. A long piece of poetry, dealing with the hardships the race has to stand in Georgia under the "Cracker" law, was written by a Negro and circulated among the Colored race in Savannah. Sam Amaca (Colored) was arrested Detective DeLeon for having one in his possession. This led to the arrest of the other Negroes until finally J. N. Chisholm and A. P. Walker (Colored) were found to be two of the main instigators in the affair. They are alleged to be the ones who were scattering the poetry around the city. The name of the piece is "Bound for the Promiesd Land." A few stanzas are as follows: "From Savannah's stormy banks I go, I'll bid the South good-bye; No longer shall they treat me so, And knock me in the eye. The Northern states is where I'm bound, My cross is more than double— If the chief executive can be found I'll tell him all my trouble. "If me and a cracker should have a fight, And he knock me in the jaw; It's counted to me as being 'right,' According to the cracker's law. 't if I swing on the cracker's jaw, With all my feeble might, Right from that will start a war, And I'll have the state to fight." —Savannah Daily Press. 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. 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. 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. GET IN ON THE GROUND FLOOR NOW! GET IN ON THE GROUND FLOOR NOW! 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. Gentlemen:—Enclosed please find $...... 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. 2 COLORED ROMAN CATHOLIC CHAPLAIN KILLED AT THE FRONT The first black Roman Catholic chaplain, with the Colonial troops in France has laid down his life for his men. The Abbe Gabriel Sane was born in 1869 and was converted to Christianity. He made his studies in Senegal, his native country, and was ordained priest in 1902. When he saw his compatriots leaving in great numbers for the war he asked his Bishop the favor of going with them, if only as infirmier or interpreter, for he spoke six different languages. Mons. Le Roy, chief military chaplain, who received him in France in 1916, appointed him chaplain to the Senegalese Tirailleurs, who received him with enthusiasm. All Christians and Mussulsmans, were equally devoted to him. He has just been kiled in Champagne by a bursting shell. His body was brought in by another missionary, Dr. Letavin, of the Holy Ghost order, who had come from the furthest wilds of the Amazon, Brazil, to serve the armies of France. URGES PRESIDENT TO REMOVE RESTRICTIONS New York, N. Y.—"I know of no law that precludes the Negro citizen from enlisting in the Marine Corps or the artillery or any other branch, other than that unwritten law laid down by militarists in the United States of the German stripe." This sentence is taken from a letter written by Robert Lewis Waring of this city to President Wilson urging, on behalf of the 12,000,000 Negroes in this country, that he remove all restrictions that prevent them from enlisting in any branch of the military service. Mr. Waring believes that the President, as commander-in-chief of the Nation's military forces, has the right, in time of war, to open all branches of that service to all American citizens. FIFTEENTH NEW YORK FULL New York, June 22.—In compliance with the general order issued by Major General O'Ryan of the New York National Guard on June 8, in which he ordered all regiments of the Sixth division of this state to recruit to full war strength, it was found that the Fifteenth New York, the only regiment of Color in the state, was also the only regiment up to standard, having 200 more than the order called for. PROMINENT PHYSICIAN DEAD Louisville, Ky., June 22.—Dr. J. C. Gilliard, who has been ill for six years, and who recently died here, was one of the highest Masons in Kentucky, and known all over the country. WINS IN SONG COMPETITION Brookline, Mass. - Miss Marita Odetta Bonner, a senior at the Brookline Higs School, won out in the contest to compose the class song. FIFTY-FOUR RECEIVE DIPLOMAS Dallas, Tex.—Monday evening, June 4. Fair Park Coliseum was packed at the annual graduating commencement exercises. Fifty-four young persons received their diplomas. THE MONITOR. ace News LIEUT.-COL. CHAS YOUNG IS ORDERED TO HOSPITAL Washington, D. C.—The friends of Lieutenant Colonel Charles Young of the Tenth United States cavalry were surprised to learn that he had been ordered by the War Department to report to the commanding officer at Letterman general hospital, the Presidio, San Francisco, Cal., for observation and treatment. The order bears the date of May 23. Details are lacking. Until the order reached him Colonel Young had been stationed on the Mexican border and had been giving instructions to budding officers of the United States army at the training camps. Philadelphia, Pa., June 22.—Hon. Harry W. Bass, a prominent lawyer and statesman, an ex-member of the legislature, a member of the Philadelphia bar, assistant city solicitor, died Saturday morning June 9, at his The Farm A H 612-613 Pa Wells Now THIS COMPANY IS VERY F LEASES HELD BY BIG PRO TICALLY THE SAME AS IF ONE SO CLOSE AS TO EFF The Farmers Oil and Gas also owns Lease on 40 acres in sas. There are large producin Mid-Continent Oil fields. Our 400 square feet each, giving a or lots of which the deed part on any of their lands or lease Positively never since the ever been offered an opportun by outside capital, and we will we will give each investor an more wells with the money ree from the wells pro rata. GET IN OI Success is not a question opportunity and being ready BUY THESE LOTS NOW SHORT TIME TO $20 OR MO s PROMINENT PHILADEL- home, 1426 Lombard street. He was one of the best known men in the city and has always been active in Republican politics, having served two terms in the house of representatives from 1911. Oil, from the investor's standpoint, is the greatest of the world's natural resources. Its annual production, expressed in dollars and cents, exceeds the return from any similar form of development, including the mining of copper, silver and gold, in the United States. Today the industry has reached so high a degree of efficiency that the production of crude petroleum amounts to well over 300,000,000 barrels yearly, or practically 50 per cent more than the entire combined yield of all other countries of the world. To this enormous total the Mid-Continent Fields (Okla. and Kans.) contribute more than one-third—that is over 100,000,000 barrels of marketed cil each year. Local statistics surprise many who have visited this section thinking that OIL is merely a "prospect." Reports compiled during the space of twelve years (ending 1915) show that in the Mid-continent Fields 90 per cent of all the wells drilled have been producers of either Farmers Oil & Home Company Paxton Block, O Drilling on Adjoining FORTUNATE INDEED, IN HAVING A PRODUCERS. WE ARE CLOSE TO PRODUCERS. MANY TESTS WERE BEING MADE TO EXPECT THE VOLUME OF OUR WELLS. Company owns 160 acres of land in Butler County, Kansas, and lease on the Oil and Gas Wells close to our hold plan is to sell these lots, out of this 11 Warranty Deed and an absolute Title Deposit in all wells drilled by the said Company. Our holdings are in the heart of rich beginning of the present greatness of city like this. The Company cannot unnot ask people to invest their cash in actual deed to a piece of the land. They received from sale of lots and every lot of age. You may be old or young. Do not it. AT $10 PER LOT, AS THE PRICE RE. FOR LOTS IN THE FARMERS OIL 613 Paxton Building, Omaha, Neh en:—Enclosed please find $..... in full for..... lot company reserves the right to refund a have been sold or advanced in price. and City..... State..... OIL (Name in full) cil or gas. Only 10 per cent of the total wells drilled have been failures. This is a remarkable record, comparing with 22 per cent failures and 78 per cent successes for the whole United States. Fredonia — The Morgan Oil and Refining Company of Kansas City, Mo., have made a location to drill upon their holdings southeast of Benedict, in Wilson county, in the immediate vicinity of the recent wells bought in by the Dixie Oil Company. Drilling will be started as soon as possible. The same company also made a location on their holdings southwest of Fredonia, which in addition to the location previously made, makes in all approximately twelve wells, which will be drilled in this immediate vicinity in the next few weeks. Wilson county is rapidly coming to the front and will undoubtedly become one of the best counties in the state from a production standpoint, and were its possibilities advertised as greatly as some of the other localities in Kansas, derricks would be thicker in Wilson county than hair on a dog's back. Oil and Gas News, April 5, 1917. Tulsa, Okla. Gas Co. Company Omaha, Neb. Joining Leases JOINING OUR LAND, MANY DUCING WELLS. IT IS PRAC- ON OUR LAND, AND YET NO Pittsburg County, Oklahoma. It 800 acres in Wilson County, Kan- ings. ...800 acres, all in the great 800 acres which is blocked into lots forever to the purchaser of any lot Farmers Oil and Gas Company, in production. The Kansas Oil Field has the public adertake to do drilling unassisted stock certificates only. Instead the Company will drill (10) ten or owner will share in the profits LOOR NOW! is only a matter of seeing your WILL BE ADVANCED IN A --- Our Women and Children Conducted by Lucille Skaggs Edwards Our new food administrator wishes to enlist all the women of America in the conservation of the nation's food. Women play an important part in all wars and this is a call for fortitude and sacrifice. The good sense and unselfishness of our women will make them respond to this call of our country. Real women know the seriousness of what they will have to do in this crisis and will through gardens, increase the food supply; eliminate waste of food, of clothes, and of material; and will band themselves together as volunteers to aid in every way they can. Following is enough of the plan, published in all of our daily papers, to make it plain to each woman how she may co-operate. L. S. E. "Washington, D. C., June 18.—Herbert C. Hoover, new food administrator, has appealed to the American women to aid him in the fight for the conservation of the country's food supply and the elimination of waste. Between July 1 and 15, the women of the country will be enrolled through the council of national defense and the state defense councils. The pledge that the women are asked to give follows: "I am glad to join you in the service for food conservation for our nation, and I hereby accept membership in the United States food administration, pledging myself to carry out directions and advice of the food administrator in the conduct of my household, in so far as my circumstances permit." Mr. Hoover, as directed by the president, is proceeding with organization of the food administration so far as it contemplates assembling volunteer efforts. Mr. Hoover's statement follows: "As requested by the president, we ask every woman engaged in the personal control of food to register for actual membership in the food administration, thus entering directly into the national service. "We not only want the name and address, but we want the number of persons in the household, we want to know whether it has a garden, and we want to know the occupation of the bread winner. There are no fees or dues to be paid. "On receipt of the pledge we will send our preliminary instructions and a household tag to be hung in the window. The insignia of the food administration will consist of the national shield, surrounded by heads of wheat, and we hope to have shields displayed in every home in the United States." _____ THE SUMMER RAIN When the buttercups are thirsty And the clovers' roots are dry; When the little ruffled daisies Then the clouds bend lower, lower, Of the dear earth's needs they think, And they send a shower of raindrops For the thirsty flowers to drink. In the forest, in the valley, On the mountain's lofty crown, Happy blossoms smile their welcome As the rain comes tinkling down. Little buds burst into blossom, Putting on bewitching graces; And they thank the bending heavens By the brightness of their faces. --- THE MONITOR South Side Notes Mrs. Nora Gray of 1211 Missouri avenue and Mrs. Robt Severe of 4422 South 26th, with little Ruth Adams, left Tuesday morning to attend the state federation of Colored women clubs of Nebraska, which convene at Lincoln, Neb., June 21-23. Mrs. Nellie Corbin Wilson of Kansas City, Kans., was called to the city on account of the serious illness of her brother, Jesse Woods, of 4420 So. 26th street. Mrs. Wilson was formerly a teacher in the public schools of Kansas City The Bethel Baptist Mission met Thursday at the home of Mrs. Octavia Vaughn. The Mission will give a lawn social Saturday night, June 23, at the residence of Mrs. Hills, 4310 South 27th street. The Cecelian ball team will play the A. J. Roots team Sunday afternoon at the ball diamonds at 27th and R streets. Mrs. A. Grizzard of 28th and R streets is still quite sick. The Fred Douglas Literary Society still meets every Friday evening. On last Friday there was quite a lively discussion and everyone seemed interested. Come out and help our young people along a literary line. Little Amy Fisher of 5905 South 15th street is still quite sick, but thought to be slowly improving. The Allen Chapel Aid met at the parsonage Friday afternoon. They were entertained by Mrs. Bush. Mr. and Mrs. Chris Riddles of 5300 South 25th street are rejoicing over the arrival of a fine baby girl. Mrs. Velma Hill will serve ice cream and pop every evening at her home, 5310 South 27th street. 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. Are You Prepared for Hot Weather? The Basement is ready to supply you with Stylish, Serviceable and Ready-to-Wear at remarkably low prices. Dresses, Shoes. Hats, Hosiery, Underwear and all Children's Wear at lowest prices. Brandeis Stores JUNE RALLY To the Colored Citizens Any trade you may favor us will Popular Prices will STETSON HATS $4.00 to $15.00 WASHING J.KATLEM HAT AN 303 South 16th St Hotel Cuming Douglas 2466 191 Com “Does Th Do Job P SU Best Work- To the Colored Citizens of Omaha and Vicinity: Any trade you may favor us with for High Grade Furnishings at Popular Prices will be greatly appreciated. STETSON HATS $4.00 to $15.00 WASHINGTON J.KATLEMAN & SONS HAT AND SHIRT CO. SOME NEW BEAVER STETSONS JUST IN 303 South 16th Street, Rose Building. Hotel Cuming 1916 CUMING STREET Comfortable Rooms—Reasonable Rates D. G. Russell, Proprietor Douglas 2466 "Does The Monitor Do Job Printing?" SURE 13th and Jackson Doug. 2190 GOOD GROC C. P. WESIN Also Fresh Fru 2005 Cuming St. 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 Seeds AND GARDEN 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 --- 3 1119 No. 21st or Web. 4243 MES ALWAYS GROCERY CO. and Vegetables. Telephone Douglas 1098 TRUNKS Made from good clear lumber, covered with fibre; well bound on edges. Durable corners and braces where necessary. Sturdy locks and hinges, 2 trays nicely cloth lined. Priced at $10.00, $12.00, $13.50 and $15.00. Freling & Steinle "Omaha's Best Baggage Builders" 1803 FARNAM STREET HOLSUM AND KLEEN MAID Why Buy Inferior When The Best COSTS NO MORE? JAY BURNS BAKING CO. Start Saving Now One Dollar will open an account in the Savings Department of the United States Nat'l Bank 16th and Farnam Streets 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. 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. MAINTAIN YOUR RIGHTS We publish the Civil Rights Bill of Nebraska that our readers may know just what the law is. The violation of this law is becoming bolder and more flagrant every day in Omaha. This is particularly true of moving picture theatres and places of amusement where a determined process of segregation and discrimination is becoming more pronounced. Something must be done to stop the insults to which well-behaved and self-respecting Colored people are becoming more and more ferquently subjected, in constantly increasing and unlooked for places. Last week three of our most highly respected women, who are property owners and tax-payers, were subjected to most humiliating embarrassment in a Douglas street moving picture place. This is only one of many recent cases. Two white gentlemen who witnessed the humiliation of these women, left the theatre as they did and politely accosting them, said: "Ladies, we are indignant at the outrageous and uncalled-for treatment and embarrassment to which you have been so unjustly subjected. Here are our cards and if you take any action in this case, which we believe you should, call on us as witnesses." These gentlemen, in our opinion, represent thousands of our broad-minded white citizens, who have no sympathy with certain indignities which are being thrust upon our people by cheap movie managers and others. What then is to be done? This: We advise our people first to be exceedingly careful of their conduct, as they have been, when patronizing these places which are bidding for public patronage and are open to the public—not any special class—but the FUBLIC. If any indignity is offered them, by which their civil rights are denied, then bring action against the management and any and all who may be cited for aiding or abetting in the vioaltion, for violation of the Civil Rights Bill, following this by a suit for personal damages. Moreover, if any employee of the place or places, or any police officer called by the management to evict you, when you have not been guilty of any misconduct, lay his hand or hands upon you, have him or them arrested for assault. This is the line of procedure to stop this discrimination. But be sure to keep your head. Don't allow yourself to be betrayed into boistrous talking or any exercise of force, save in self-defense. After vindicating our rights as well-behaved and self-respecting citizens to patronize public places of amusement like all other citizens, then let us give our patronage only to those places where we know we are welcome and are given courteous treatment and there are many such places in our city—and studiously avoid those places where our people have been subjected to indignities. There is a principle at stake which 4 ONITOR the civic, social and religious interests and the West, with the desire to con- and upbuilding of the community and Letter July 2, 1915, at the Post Office at 3, 1879. WILLIAMS, Editor and Publisher. John Garnett Haynes, Associate Editors. Eng Editor and Business Manager. TUES, $1.50 PER YEAR Cents an Inch per Issue. North Twenty-first street, Omaha. Webster 4243. must first be vindicated: Our rights as citizens of Nebraska. If it takes a thousand suits at law to vindicate this principle and establish our status, then let us have the suits. Let us spend our money freely for the safe-guarding of our rights. Is the Civil Rights Bill of Nebraska, a mere "scrap of paper"? Are we as self-respecting men and women going to sit supinely by and permit the violation of its specific provisions without protest? If we do we are not worthy of our citizenship. "Bob" Smith and Harry Pearce have not yet found it feasible to give our people any place among their large force of employees. "Death bed repentance" on their part will not impress us as very sincere. About the time the term of their office expires they will probably want to throw some little crumb to our people to catch votes. Such "death bed repentance" will not count. Make the appointments NOW. Eventually the United States Government will be compelled to admit Colored Americans to the navy, why not now? Secretary Daniels, why cannot the present limitations and restrictions as to the enlistment of Colored men be withdrawn? SKITS OF SOLOMON A band concert is a magnet that draws folks away from the hot and dusty cities and reminds them that there are such things as parks. If it wasn't for a band concert 99% per cent of the population wouldn't know what a park is for. Said per cent would hunt the shady side of the bungalow, fondle a pitcher of ice water and wonder who in the heck invented summer anyhow. But a band concert avoids such outbursts of profanity. The only time one almost cusses is when he has to play the trapeze act trying to stick on a crowded car long enough to fall near the park entrance. But such little things are soon forgotten. As soon as one's narrow number twelves begin to stroke the greensward, pearly gates and bold curbs begin to fade. And then when Des and his boys start juggling with notes, gloom gets into the corral immediately. Thereupon you are not very much worried as to whether it is summer or not and you forget all about the strike and a dry state and the coal man and other little daily peeves like that. The gent puffs his Selecto Cabago and his tootsie chews her Nearmint and all goes as merry as a new flivver. You clap joyfully after each selection and when the band puts across a ragged romp you go into a spasm and raise a crop of blisters on your palm sites. There's nothing like it. And if you take out a spread and nibble while the Sommerston Sonata in Z Minor is being put on trial, John D. and J. P. and Andy haven't anything on you when it comes to music with your meals. The park concerts have got all parts of it—and then some. --- THE MONITOR Band Concerts Obvious Observations Who is Villa? Never heard of him, Lucille; never heard of him. It looks as though we will have a cool summer and that's real nice. Now if we will just have a warm winter we will try to be satisfied. The air raid over London makes us think that Germany is still awake. Every big city is having a strike and Omaha apparently must have one, too. In Schenectady, N. Y., 16,000 men are said to have struck because one Negro was hired. Well, they had better go back to work because they will have to get used to it sooner or later —so why not sooner? How's your garden? Has it had enough rain? Ours is doing so, thank you. From the size of the crowds that pour out to the parks to hear Desdunes' band it seems that quite a num- The War Nicely Appointed Lobby. Ladie Lounging 35 Steam Heated Rooms. Hot and By Day, for one, 50c, 75c, $1,00. By Week, for one or CAFE-ETTE IN Making a Specialty of Fried Fish ican Chili. Good Coffee and Tea Water CHARLES H. WARDEN, Proprietor 35 Steam Heated Rooms. Hot and Cold Running Water All the Time. By Day, for one, 50c, 75c, $1.00. For two, $1.00, $1.45 and $1.50. By Week, for one or two, $2.50 to $3.75. CAFE-ETTE IN CONNECTION Making a Specialty of Fried Fish and Other Sandwiches. Real Mexican Chili. Good Coffee and Tea. Ice Cream and Soft Drinks. Water Melon. Complete North Carolina Omaha's Most Successful Barber. 1313 OPENED THUR The M OPENED THURSDAY, MAY 10 The Monarch Billiard Parlor Most Beautiful in America 111 South 14th Street Six Latest Improved Tables TWO CAROM Leroy Broomfield, Mgr. FOUR POCKET 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. ON SIXTEENTH AT CUMING ber of people have heard its music and sort of like it. It appears that the parties to the police scandal don't care anything at all about each other's reputations—that is if said parties ever had any. Please remember to pay your subscription. It's harder to run a newspaper on nothing than it is to run an automobile on air. Thanking you for your fagged appearance, we will now shut up. The United States Government is issuing bulletins which furnish house wives and others with valuable and needed information on the value and preparation of foods. Our women should supply themselves with such literature. "Righteousness exalteth a nation, but sin is a reproach to any people." It is eminently fitting that precepts of this kind should find firm lodgment in our memory. arden Hotel Ladies' Reception Room and Gents' Lounging Room. Not and Cold Running Water All the Time. $1.00. For two, $1.00, $1.45 and $1.50. For one or two, $2.50 to $3.75. TE IN CONNECTION Real Fish and Other Sandwiches. Real Mex- and Tea. Ice Cream and Soft Drinks. Water Melon. Proprietor. Office Phone Douglas 6332. Our Growing Popularity Our Growing Popularity Up-to-date methods, courteous attention, clean, sanitary surroundings, five barbers who know thtir business. This is what my shop offers you. Omaha's Most Successful Barber. P. H. JENKINS Telephone Red 3357 1313 Dodge Street Omaha, Neb. THURSDAY, MAY 10 Monarch THE MONITOR. Events and Persons Thursday week. Mother and baby are both doing finely. Mr. Patton entertained George La Boye and J. M. Williams of Los An- geles last Sunday with a drive to Carter Lake. Miss Alice Dobson, of Mississippi, and Messrs. Ray A. Parker, Chester Williams and Lloyd Marshall are in the city to attend the Parker-Cropp wedding. Miss Theresa Russell, who commit- ted suicide June 13, was buried in Council Bluffs June 15th by Banks and Wilks. Rev. T, J. Peterson offi- ciated. When you need a good clean shave, see P. H. Jenkins, 1313 Dodge street. —Adyv. Jesse Lee Bean and Miss Mary Cor- delia Dunn, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fdward Dunn, of Lindsay avenue, were married Saturday night at the Church of St. Philip the Deacon by the Rev. John Albert Williams. Both of the contracting parties are commu- nicants of St. Philip’s Church, the bride being a member of the choir. Mrs. J. R. Harrison and son, Mel- vin, who have been away visiting in Kansas, Missouri and Colorado, have returned home very much improved in health. They spent Decoration day in Coffeyville, Kans., where Mrs. Harri- son decorated the grave of her mother. Mr. Charles Shelton is still very ill at the residence of his mother. Ladies tailoring and dressmaking. _Mrs. E. M. January, 2310 N. 25th St. Webster 1483.—Adv. Prof. George Marion McClelland, poet and author, of Louisville, Ky., will give a recital at Jacob’s Hall, July 11th. Mrs. Mamie Jasper entertained at a dinner for Mr. and Mrs. Ferguson of Denver, Colo., at her new home, 3222 Ckarles street, to which she has re- cently moved and with which she is well pleased. Many guests were present. The Ladies’ Taborean Band will lead the march from the Odd Fellows’ Hall, for the annual sermon which will be preached for the Knights and Daugh- ters of Jerusalem at Bethel Baptist Church, Sunday afternoon at 1:30 o’clock by the pastor, the Rev. Thomas Taggart. Public invited. Mrs. Frances Robinson left Wednes- cay for an indefinite stay at Owens- boro, Ky. Watch for the big basket picnic and ‘minstrel show, July 25, under the di- rection of Mrs. R. K. Lawrie, at Papil- lion, Neb., for the benefit of the Old Folks’ Home.—Adv. Willis and Terry’s Jass band is still playing at the Rome Vineyard where they are giving good satisfaction. Hair growing and hair preservation, scalp treatment, manicuring and mas- sage. Smith, Chiles & Wheeler, 2414 North 24th.—Advy. Mrs. L. B. Bramlett was the guest of Mrs. James Kirby, of 2809 Cuming street, this week. Funeral services for Mr. Joseph Ma- son were held from the family resi- dence, 218 South Twenty-eighth ave- nue, Tuesday afternoon. Interment was in Forest Lawn. The Rev. W. T. Osborne officiated and the Western | Johnson, J. W.; Wynn McCullough, Secretary; and William H. Crutch- field, Treasurer. Miss Madree Penn, formerly of Omaha, but who has been a student at Howard University, Washington, D. C. writes from Savannah, Ga., that she is planning to go into Y. W. C. A. work with the National Board of New York City, Plain sewing done. Children’s clothes a specialty. Mrs. L. Johnson, Webster 1621.—Adv. The Parker-Cropp wedding which is to be a large social function, will be solemnized at St. John’s A. M. E. Church next Wednesday and will be followed by a reception at the Parker residence. The new WY-HO-SE, the Brazilian Hair Grower, has won for itself more than 5,000 customers since its intro- duction in the United States in 1916. Its guarantee to promote hair growth and prevent hair loss is genuine. The price is 50 cents per jar and is for sale by Elmer Morris, druggist, 24th and Parker. Phone Webster 2682.— Adv. The Most Worthy Grand Princess of S. M. T. of Missouri and jurisdic- tion arrived in Omaha on the morning of June 14 as the guest of Easter and Denson Temple, Mrs, Chiles and Mrs. Webster, Princesses, A banquet was given Thursday evening at Zion Bap- tist Church to the guest of honor, about 150 attending. The table was beautifully decorated in S. M. T. col- ors, peonies and American flags. The guest of honor was presented with a cut glass water set by Mrs. Ella John- ; son on behalf of Aksarben, Easter, Favorite and Denson Temples, and was also presented with many other beautiful presents. Thursday night a Charter lecture was delivered at Zion Church and on Sunday Memorial Serv- ives were held at the Grove M. E. Church, after which Mesdames Chiles and Livingston entertained the honor guest at dinner and an auto party. Others entertaining were Mrs. Clar- ence Russell, 4023 Seward, Mrs. L. Owens, 29th and Erskine, and Mrs. M. P. Sands, 27th and Corby. The dis- tinguished visitor left Wednesday a m, via Kansas City for her home at Moberly, Mo. Neatly furnished rooms, strictly modern, $2.00 and up. Mrs. Minnie Ricketts, 1119 North Nineteenth St Webster 3812. Mrs. Rosa Rose, who was hurt by a street car June 3, is doing nicely at es Lord Lister Hospital. Mrs. Susi Smith, her daughter, wishes to thank | the many friends who have visited he1 mother and cheered her through her Painful trial. We specialize in cleaning ladie: fancy shoes. Called for and deliv. ered. Gene’s place, 103 So. 14th St. Douglas 7306. Mrs. Mamie Jasper has purchase¢ a new home at 3222 Charles street. I is thoroughly modern in every respect and reflects well Mrs. Jasper’s busi- ness ability and business judgment. Miss Ruth Washington, who has been making her home with her uncle, Jemes G. Jewell and Mrs. Jewell, will leave Thursday to spend the summe1 with relatives in Chicago. CARD OF THANKS Miss Madeline Roberts desires to thank the N. W. C. A. for the beauti- ful diamond ring presented to her last Friday evening. She also wishes .to thank her many friends, who so heartily co-operated with her by assisting her for the second time to win this most highly appreciated ring. : To our old patrons — : and new : 7 : We extend an invitation to visit us at our : | NEW HOME | 1415 FARNAM STREET : The same reliable merchandise and : efficient service : ‘ | ‘ - Clothing Furnishings Hats : ee : Berg Clothing Co.: Berg Clothing Co. : | 1415 Farnam Street ee ee ee Te a SP) fae a Sgt ero Vee ee ae ae ‘Particul yah Dentist Nitrous Oxide and Oxygen Gas for Painless Extractions | Best 22K gold crowns......cccccceceeneeeeeeee-e-- $4.00 and $5.00 Gold fillings 2. eeeeeeesseneeseecesenecneeseneeeneeeee 2000 and up Casted gold inlays... semmnugereeeeeeeesnnd00 and up — Heavy 22K bridgework...0....---eoee---- $5.00 and $6.00 per tooth _ Porcelain crowns ............. Steceinen ts chen _ Full upper or lower plates, best material....$10.00 | Gass vie” SAU gg aaa es isessnebso OO: | Temporary fillings ................... Bins caseeancaeth OO. | Extractions eset ---$ .50 and up 109 South 14th Street (Over Peoples’ Drug Store) ' Office Hours, 9 A. M. to 12 M. 1 P.M. to7 P. M. Phone Douglas 7812 POPS OOeeO Oe O OOO Ou Pr Pn OOOO Oro Ono ont ; " | px =e ‘ > ow. : “as a sn a “ r : A: : Asien: Uibid? "Es 7 ' E. W. Killingsworth R, C. Price Having bought the entire business of Cherry & Watson, 2416 | North 24th Street, consisting of a barber shop and pool hall in connee- tion, we will give the public a clean-cut business such as has never | before been given. Any lady may feel safe to get her shoes shined | or her boy’s hair cut. Buster Brown a specialty. There will be no | | bootlegging or gambling. Completely remodeled. Take possession | July 1st. owe : Killingsworth & Price | 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. 6 Lincoln Department Anita M. Taylor, Call L9810 9 a. m. to 3 p. m. Mrs. M. H. Thomas, who has been very ill during the past week, is slowly recovering. The L. L. S. Kensington Club was entertained by Mrs. Hattie Burch on Monday evening. Mr. Chas. Coil continues very ill at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Julius Cowan. Mrs. Gertrude Ashby, of Omaha, here to attend the meeting of the State Federation, is a guest of Mrs. Major Moore. Mr. W. L. Johnson, Lincoln's up-to-date house decorator, is busy refrescoing the interior of the Mt. Zion Baptist Church. The annual sermon of the Knights and Daughters of the Tabernacle delivered at the Newman M. E. Church by Rev. Mr. Tabot, Saturday afternoon was very well attended. "Mother Goose's Return," an entertainment given at the Baptist Church under the management of Mrs. Richard Young, was a brilliant success. MasterWarren Gossett won the first prize for selling the greatest number of tickets and Master Cecil Patterson the second prize. The reception tendered Mrs. James Shaw, who leaves soon for Peoria, Ill., to make her future home, and Mrs. Baker, who will leave this week for Grand Island, at the residence of Mrs. Eva Carter, 1616 North 27th street, was a very lovely event. The house was tastefully decorated in scarlet and cream, and an excellent menu was served to the large number of friends who gathered to bid these ladies goodbye. Mrs. Henry Crews is still quite ill at St. Elizabeth's Hospital. Gideon Band was entertained by Mrs. Mamie Griffin last Thursday evening. The Optimistic Set and some of their friends spent a very lovely afternoon in Antelope Park last Friday. The deligthful day and the good eats were equally well enjoyed. Rev. B. Hillman was unable to fill his pulpit Sunday because of illness and was delivered by Rev. Mr. Bell. One candidate was baptized. Mrs. Vernon Young, her brother, Richard, and Miss Ella Wilson left last Saturday to spend the greater part of the summer with Mrs. Young's parents at Madrid, Mo. BIRTHDAY SURPRISE PARTY The O. N. O. club gave a surprise birthday party on Mrs. Australia Bradford at 3211 Pinkney street Friday evening, June 15th. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Kirby, Mr. and Mrs. Allen Jones, Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Woods, Mr. and Mrs. Foist Gant, Mr. J. Hardy, Mr. W. Hickey, Mr. R. Flynn, Mr. Hall, Miss S. James, Mr. J. South, Mrs. J. C. North, Mrs. T. Littles, Mrs. A, C. Oglesby, Mrs. R. W. Kelly, Mrs. L. L. Williams, Mr. J. C. Bradford, Mrs. Australia Bradford. The honored guests were Mrs. L. B. Bramlet of Chicago, and Mr. Sammie Lewis of Oklahoma City. All were entertained with music and refreshments were served. Many beautiful presents were presented. The various Masonic lodges will meet at their hall at 2 o'clock Sunday afternoon and march to Zion Baptist church on Twenty-second and Grant streets, where the Rev. W. F. Botts will preach their annual sermon at 3 o'clock. June 24 is St. John the Baptist's day. He is regarded as the patron saint of the Masonic fraternity. THE MONITOR At the residence of Mrs. M. C. Sands, 2709 Corby street, Mrs. Anna W. Jones, Mrs. Elizabeth Hall and Mrs. M. C. Sands, Princess of Friendship Temple, were hostesses Tuesday eve, June 19th, for a party given in honor of Mrs. Emma Etta Bolden, Grand Princess of S. M. of T. of Missouri and jurisdiction, who for the past week has been the guest of Mrs. Clara Chiles, Princess of Esther Temple, and Mrs. Lena Webster, Princess of Benson Temple. A most palatable lunch was served. Mrs. Earl Jones, Princess of Favorite Temple, presented the Grand Princess with a beautiful blue satin waist, which the Grand Princess accepted most graciously. A four course breakfast was served at the home of Mrs. Cora Owen, 2919 Erskine street, in honor of Mrs. Etta Bolden, Grand Princess of the S. M. T. and jurisdiction, of Moberly, Mo. Covers were laid for eight, among those present were Mrs. L. B. Burton, Mrs. Bell Payne, Mrs. L. M. Webster, Mrs. C. H. Huston, Miss Olive Bently and the Rev. W. F. Botts and wife. The hostess, Mrs. Owen, presented the Grand Princess with a handsome hand embroidered center piece. John Ruskin Cigar, 5 cents. Biggest and Best. HANDLER & ROBBINS Real Estate and Fire Insurance 726-728 Brandeis Bldg. Office Doug. 2842 Res. Web. 5519 THE MASTER OF THE MUSIC Separate the Figures When You Call a Telephone Number Always give a telephone number to the operator slowly and distinctly. Separate the figures of a telephone number when calling, as "one, oh, seven," for 107, with a slight pause between each figure. Don't transpose the figures in a number. For example, don't ask for 389 when you want 398. Many people do this unconsciously. Always look in the directory first. Don't mumble your telephone conversation through a cigar or address the wall. Talk directly into the telephone with your lips not more than an inch away. Don't tip the telephone over when you talk; hold it in a vertical position. MERCURYA TELEPHONE COMPANY LONG DISTANCE TELEPHONE DELLE SYSTEM AMERICAN TELEPHONE & TELEPHONE F. D. HOUSTON 2321½ So. 16th Phone D. 9538 TEDDY, THE BARBER One of the Best. At the Best Barber Shop in Omaha. 1313 DODGE ST. P. H. JENKINS, Prop. SHOES MADE LIKE NEW with our rapid shoe repair methods, one-fifth the cost. Sold uncalled-for shoes. We have a selection; all sizes, all prices. FRIEDMAN BROS. 211 South 14th St. Omaia. 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 REPAIRING? Try H. LAZARUS Work done while you wait, or will call for and deliver without charge. Red 2395 2019 Cuming St. If I don't get your work, we both lose. Heffley's Tailors For Nifty Up-to-Date CLOTHING Oliver Theatre Bldg. 149 N. 13th WATERS BARNHART PRINTING CO. ОМАНА 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 Toilet 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. 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 1920 Dr. L. K. Williams, A. B., of Chicago, Ill. Dr. L. K. Williams, A. B., of Chicago, Ill., at Zion Baptist Church, 2215-17 Grant St., Sunday, June 24th, in Church Rally, to help raise funds for Auditorium. Don't fail to hear this great preacher; he has just held a rally in his own more than $6,000 a Every citizen in Oma erect this much neede we count on you? A have Dr. Williams wi REV. W. F. B Headquarters Training Camp, Co. 13. Fort Des Moines, Ia., June 13, 1917. Editor The Monitor: I will endeavor to give you a slight insight to our camp as far as we have gone. Mr. Pinkett and myself arrived in Des Moines Monday evening at 9:40, one hour late. We then went to the residence of Mr. Harrison Gould, one of the prosperous citizens of Des Moines, a very active member of the A. M. E. Church. After a good night's rest we reported the next morning to the post Adjutant and given our assignments. I was the thirteenth man on the list and was assigned to Co. No. 13 in the first barracks. I suppose if I had reported on the 13th I would have had a combination of thirteens. All of the Nebraska men are in Co. No. 13, and in the same squad room. The regular men of the army that have come for the training are the cream of the U. S. army, and there is quite a contrast between them and the white soldiers with everything in our boys' favor. We are fed good wholesome food, we have no complaints whatever to make. We also have two Colored commissioned officers, Captain Phillips and Major Ford. They will be instructors and our time will be thoroughly occupied from five in the morning until retreat and then study from that time until ten, then to bed, and the same thing over the next day. Three demerit marks will dismiss from camp. One will get a demerit mark if he is not in bed at ten. Second, allowing women undue The image provided is too blurry to accurately recognize any text. It appears to be a black-and-white photograph of a man in a suit, likely taken in the mid-20th century. The man is facing slightly to the right, and his face is partially visible. The background is indistinct and dark. a rally in his own church, raising more than $6,000 at one collection. Every citizen in Omaha ought to help erect this much needed building. May we count on you? A rare privilege to have Dr. Williams with us. Hear him. REV. W. F. BOTTS. Pastor. privileges. Third, inaptitude, lack of study and lack of diligence in application. Every man has made up his mind to win a commission. From the conscription that was held June 7, twenty-five Colored regiments will be formed, making a total of twenty-nine with the four we have, to be officered with Colored men. Saturday we will be inoculated with typhoid serum. We met a particular friend of Sergeants Bailey and Letcher, Sergeant Barrows of the 10th Cavalry, a very fine man. In fact, we have met many fine men. I think that I will stop for the present as I have so many friends to write. I will write you a general letter from time to time to The Monitor. Yours sincerely, EDWARD TURNER, Student Officer. MOBS AT COLUMBIA, MISS. Reports have reached The Monitor that one Negro was lynched and one burned last week at Columbia, Miss. The first was lynched because of his supposed complicity in the death of Reese Johnson, who was robbed, beaten to death and thrown into a pond. Both newspaper reports and verbal reports have it that many Negroes took part in the event. The second man was burned because he drank out of a cup reserved for whites at a barbecue. Smoke John Ruskin 5c Cigar. Biggest and Best.—Adv. --- THE MONITOR. FOR OF LAD ALL S Silk BON TRY— We 2518 Lak --- FORCED CLEARING SALE OF LADIES' CLOAKS, SUITS, DRESSES, SKIRTS AND WAISTS. ALL SPRING AND SUMMER GARMENTS AT 1/2 off AND LESS. Silk Jersey Suits and Taffeta Suits included. Sale Now On. BONOFF'S N. Y. SAMPLE 206 NORTH 16th STREET O'Brien's CHOCOLAT "The Utmost in Candy" THE O'BRIEN CO. Candy Makers TRY— Barma BONOFF'S N. Y. SAMPLE STORE O'Brien's CHOCOLATES "The Utmost in Candy" THE O'BRIEN CO. Candy Makers Western Funeral Home 2518 Lake Street Phone Open Day and Night Our Conveniences: Free Spacious Chapel and Orn Morgue and Reposing Rooms complete. Air tight pre Derma-Surgery work; lady attendant, if desired; priv 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. ```markdown ``` OMAHA TRANSFER CO. "The Only Way" BAGGAGE Checked to Destination Hill-William PURE DRUGS ARTIC Free D Tyler 160 OMAHA THE OFFICE SUPPLY HOUSE PRINTING COMPANY Will L. Hetherington Violinist Instructor at Bellevue College Asst. of Henry Cox Studio Patterson Blk C. J. CA Dealer Shoes and Gent 1514 No. 24th St. SAMPLE STORE 6th STREET rien's LATES t in Candy" RIEN CO. Makers THE LIFE SAVER ALWAYS ON TAP AT THE ALAMO Eastern Funeral Home Street Phone Webster 248. Open Day and Night Services: Free Spacious Chapel and Organ. Sanitary deposing Rooms complete. Air tight preservation case; my work; lady attendant, if desired; private ambulance, drawn vehicles. Lowest prices. Polite and Expert Open Day and Night SILAS JOHNSON, Funeral Director C. H. MARQUARDT CASH MARKET Retail Dealer in Fresh and Salt Meats, Poultry, Oysters, etc. 2003 Cuming St. Doug. 3831 Home Rendered Lard. We Smoke and Cure our own Hams and Bacon. Hill-Williams Drug Co. PURE DRUGS AND TOILET ARTICLES Free Delivery Tyler 160 2402 Cuming St. IMPERIAL 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. 7 1 Phone Webster 248. C. S. JOHNSON SSS “eae gw ‘% AMUSEMENTS # Don’t Miss The Non-Toxo Club Picnic HIBBLER’S PARK---JULY 4th AFTERNOON AND NIGHT “WHO ARE THEY?” EMPILOYES OF THE UNIVERSITY CLUB GOOD TIME—RAIN OR SHINE—SPECIAL PROGRAM a No Intoxicating Liquor, No Disorderly Conduct. Refreshments and Soft Drinks. Amusements. COME AND ENJOY THE FOURTH. & ST. JOHN A. M. E. CHURCH NOTES Mr. Roy Foutz left Monday to at- tend the District Conference and Sur day School Convention which convenes in Kansas City, Kan. All lovers of music who desire to take part in the big chorus, “David, the Shepherd Boy,” will meet with Prof Ben Stanley at St. John Sunday afternoon at 3:30. Because of the great increase of musical talent and the interest being demonstrated, this will be the largest and best musical production we have yet undertaken, and with the thorough training by Prof. Stanley, it will be a musical event that will go down in history for the lovers of music in Omaha. The rehearsing will not begin Sunday afternoon, that is only a “get to- gether” meeting. The rehearsals will be in the evenings. hose who can’t be present Sunday call Douglas 5914 for the rehearsal evenings. Prof. Stanley, however, desires to meet all who can be present. Little Ida Crockett, of 210 South 28th avenue, won the gold medal at Farnam School for the best essay on “Tobacco.” Ida is only ten years old, and lives with her widowed mother, She is a pupil of St. John Sunday School. Monday evening, June 25, there will 24th and Parker SUNDAY Irene Hawley in HER FATHER’S KEEPER Jimmie Dale alias THE GREY SEAL George Ovey Comedy. MONDAY Louise Glaum in SWEETHEARTS OF THE DOOMED F Special Feature. Comedy. TUESDAY Peggy Hyland in BABETTE Hughie Mack in WALLS AND WALLOPS WEDNESDAY Mollie King in THE DOUBLE CROSS Triangle Comedy SILK WORM TURNS Hearst-Pathe News., Two-Reel Drama. THURSDAY Maurice Costello in THE CRIMSON STAIN. A BIRTH SCANDAL : Triangle Comedy. FRIDAY Madame Petrova in THE SCARLET WOMAN. Sidney Drew and Wife Comedy. SATURDAY Douglas Fairbanks in HIS PICTURE IN PAPER. Hearst-Pathe News. Comedy. THE MONITOR. ei eee be a public church social with all the L. new members as honored guests.| go much Every member and friend is cordially enced in gett invited to meet the new members and | yt an effo strangers. Come and get acquainted. | ayplicants g Clyde LeRoy Glass, a graduate from | there secure the Des Moines Conservatory, with| wy, Hutter high honor, and a student in the Bos- Minnesota S ton Conservatory of Music, will arrive Monday of t in Omaha July 4, to assist J. Andrew possibilities Singleton in a recital on July 6 at plant. The» St. John’s. Mr. Glass’ wonderful | 99 cents an | technique and _ interpretation has hours, makir stamped him as the coming pianist of | 159 men are the race. He will play several selec- One thing tions, giving to the audience the bene- upon, when r fit of two recitals in one, for the one leave, let the price. up transport. —— other good m NEGRO CONVERT TO JUDAISM If you are n MEMBER FRENCH ACADEMY | don’t say tha New York, June 22.—Rufus L. Per- ry, the brilliant Negro lawyer who was converted to Judaism in 1912, has vecently been elected to membership ir the French Academy of Paris for a treatise in French on “Man in the Light of Science and the Talmud.” For real estate, loans, insurance and investments, see Eugene Thomas first. Rooms 418-14 Karbach Block, 15th and Douglas. Phone Douglas 3607.—Adv. 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. So AP ee) ee Cee ee “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 beret ene etnt tment ttt tte 0-000 oO OOD j2 P. 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 JOE LEWIS--TAXI AUTO EXPRESS Service Day and Night Please Phone All Express Orders to 1. OSS WME Tc ee John Ruskin Cigar, 5 cents. Biggest and Best. So much trouble has been experi- enced in getting people out of Florida that an effort will be made to have applicants get to Mobile and from there secure transpertation, Mr. Hutter, Labor Supervisor of the Minnesota Steel Mills, was in Omaha Monday of this week to talk over the possibilities of securing men for his plant. The-wages have been raised to £0 cents an hour with an optional two hours, making it $3.80 per day. About 150 men are wanted. One thing The Monitor must insist upon, when men say they are ready to leave, let them BE READY. Holding up transportation is simply holding up other good men who want to get away. If you are not ready to leave at once, don’t say that you are. Let the other man have his chance. Because of the local strike the pack- ing houses haye been temporarily filled. The American Smelting and Refin- ing Company intends to use a large number of Colored men and to grad- ually'supplant certain classes of for- eign labor with them. It has been reported to The Monitor that an effort is being made to flood St. Louis with Colored labor and thus lower the wage scale. Men leaving had better avoid that city. Sevcral instances have been brought to our notice of southern Colored wo- men doing domestic work at 10 cents per hour. The woman’s day wages here for domestic work is $2.20°%ind everyone knowing women who work and have just come here should ac- quaint them with that fact. The selective draft will create a new demand for labor and much of the new labor will have to be Colored labor. | LODGE DIRECTORY _ Omaha Lodge No. 146, A. F. and A. M., Omaha, Neb. Meetings first and third Fridays of every month. Lodge room 1018 Douglas street. P. H. Jenkins, W. M.; Wynn McCulloch, Secretary. Keystone Lodge No. 4, K. of P., Omaha, Neb. Meetings first and third Thursday of each month. M. H. Has- ard, C. C.; J. H. Glover, K. of R. S. Weeping Willow Lodge No. 9596, G. U. 0. of O. F., meets second and fourth Thursdays of each month at U. B. F. Hall, 24th and Charles. M. H. Hazzard, N. G.; T. H. Gaskins, P..8. Colored Engineers and Firemen’s Protective Association meets first and third Tuesdays of each month at 1810 Douglas. W. H. T. Ransom, pres.; J. H. Moss, sec. aT AA gs 2, ae eee Os 3 STANEK’S PHARMACY Henry Stanek, Prop. } PRESCRIPTION EXPERT Cor. 24th and L Sts. _Tel. So. 878} ben0-o-0- 0-00-00 ntenenenentren one-one $ret eee ete enter onto e oe eey | SMOKE } THE BEST 5c CIGAR j b-2-0-0-0-0-0- 0-00-0000 0-0-0000 e eed frente tener en enero teed strony Petersen & Michelsen Hardware Co. GOOD HARDWARE 2408 N St. Tel. South 162 bao peno-0-e-e-e-enonenenenene-tne-e-tnenentnomend Gretrene ee eee en mee meen een eeenat 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 LABOR NOTES 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. BUY A MOME 5 rms 28th and Ohio, $150 cash, $20 monthly. 5 rms. 25th and Erskine, $150 cash, $25 per month. 4 rms. 27th and Grant, $100 cash, $15 monthly. , Fire and Tornado Insurance. Tel. Douglas 2842 or Webster 5519. FOR SALE 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. FOR RENT 2626 Binney, 4 rms.....................$12.50 2428 Lake St., 6 rms. mod......... 25.00 2117 Nicholas, 5 rms. ................ 14.00 2621 Lake, 3 rmB. ................:--.- 8.00 2623 Lake, 4 rms. ..................-.-..- 10.00 - Tel. Douglas 2842 or Webster 5519. BUY A VACANT LOT 29th and Burdette, $10 cash, $5 monthly. 27th and Burdette, $10 cash, $5 monthly. , 26th and Erskine, $10 cash, $5 monthly. 40th and Ames Ave., $10 cash, $5 monthly. Tel. Douglas 2842 or Webster 5519. FURNISHED ROOMS FOR RENT. Furnished rooms to rent in a mod- ern house, 2619 Hamilton _ street. Phone Webster 1250.—Adv. WANTED. WANTED. | China painting. Classes Tuesdays and Thursdays. Mrs. D. W. Gooden, 2211 Cuming street. Douglas 5486. 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.