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THE MONITOR A National Weekly Newspaper voted to the Interests of the Colored America webraska and the West 5c a Copy $1.50 a Year. Bishop-Elect Russell Declines Episcopate Writes Illuminating and Instructive Letter Giving Cogent Reasons For His Decision. GREAT EDUCATIONAL CENTER St. Paul's Normal and Industrial Institute Grows Under His Administration. Under date of June 20 Archdeacon Russell has written Bishop Winchester of the Diocese of Arkansas a most interesting letter setting forth his reasons for declining his election as Bishop-Suffragan of that Diocese. The fact that Archdeacon Russell was the first Negro to be honored by the Episcopal Church by an election to the Episcopate for service in this country marks it as an event of unusual moment. Two other members of this race have been consecrated hishops, James Theodore Holly, late Bishop of Haiti; and Samuel D. Ferguson, late Bishop of Liberia. None, however, has before been chosen for work in the United States. Archdeacon Russell's letter is as follows: My Dear Bishop Winchester: Your letters under date of May 12, May 18th, June 7th, June 10th and June 16th are all before me. These letters have received my most careful consideration, and notwithstanding my telegraphic message to you under date of June 16th, declining my election to the Suffragan Bishopric of your Diocese, I want to tell you how keenly I appreciate your letters and the many nice things you have written me of your opinion of my fitness and temperament for the special work to which your diocese has seen fit to call me. Words are utterly inadequate to express my gratitude and deep appreciation for your many offers of kindness. I have, from the time I received Archdeacon Johnson's telegram informing me of my election as Suffragan Bishop of the Diocese of Arkansas, given this whole matter my most prayerful and serious consideration. Hence, I assure you, I have not hastily arrived at my decision. I have labored in this one field during my whole ministry of thirty-five years and three months. Twenty-nine years of my ministry have been spent in building up the St. Paul Normal and Industrial School. This institution was founded on faith in God and the generosity of its friends; for at the time when the task was undertaken there was not a foot of ground nor a penny in sight for its support, yet through the providence of God the work has gone forward steadily each day from its founding, July 2nd, 1888, until now it is the largest institution of the Protestant Episcopal Church for the moral, spiritual, intellectual and industrial training of Colored boys and girls; and visitors from the Slater and Phelps-Stokes Funds, and the General Education Board O.aha, Nebraska, June 30, 1917 WE THANK YOU MOST SINCERELY This number closes the second Monitor. We are gratified to know promise made in our first editor's people, chronicle events that many articles of an instructive nature, the community and the race. The Monitor has made a pleeswpapers of the country. It is a large and increasing number we have been able to render we are scribbers and advertisers for the support we hope to be of greater fidently look for the prompt rene which have now expired and the of our many friends hundreds of shall be able to serve you better. We thank all who have in an of The Monitor hitherto, and re interest and support. We thank This number closes the second year of the publication of The Monitor. We are gratified to know that we have lived up to the promise made in our first editorial to stand for the rights of our people, chronicle events that make for progress, publish special articles of an instructive nature, and contribute to the welfare of the community and the race. The Monitor has made a place for itself among the weekly neswpapers of the country. It has won a place in the hearts of a large and increasing number of readers. For the service we have been able to render we are grateful. We thank our subscribers and advertisers for their patronage. With continued support we hope to be of greater service in the future. We confidently look for the prompt renewal of hundreds of subscriptions which have now expired and the securing through the assistance of our many friends hundreds of new ones. If this is done we shall be able to serve you better. We thank all who have in any way contributed to the success of The Monitor hitherto, and respectfully solicit their continued interest and support. We thank you most sincerely. place it third in size of the great schools in the South for Negro education and training. From its very insignificant beginning, the School owns 1600 acres of valuable land, over forty buildings, large and small, with a property value according to the report of our auditors. The Jones Audit Company, of New York City—June 30, 1916—of $272,-873.62. This of course puts the School well beyond its experimental stage. Aside from the property value of the institution, there have come to us for the training of the head, the hand and the heart, pretty close to 5,000 boys and girls, and nearly one-fifth of these have completed their education in books and some useful trades and are now devoting their lives to the uplift of their less fortunate brethren. These are the school's living epistles, ministers and messengers, known and read by the thousands with whom they come in contact. Among this great army of workers are nearly twenty of the very successful clergymen in our Church. Now, my dear Bishop, I have cited the above simply to give you some further idea of the many ties which bind me so closely to the work which has claimed the best and largest number of the years of my life. Then, too, my friends of both races are here by the thousands, and while they have not directly persuaded me not to leave St. Paul's, they have advanced almost every conceivable reason why I should remain. The relations between the races are no where I think, so cordial as here in Brunswick county, just thirty miles from my birthplace. Apart from the educational work to which I have referred, I should mention the further fact that I have had the pleasure of seeing the Church work among my people grow from one congregation and less than two hundred communicants to thirty-seven churches and organized Missions and over two thousand communicants, and a band of twelve faithful, consecrated Colored clergymen giving their whole time to this work, together with the aid of four devoted white priests, to say nothing of Bishop Randolph and Bishop Tucker, whose hearts are and year of the publication of The show that we have lived up to the real to stand for the rights of our sake for progress, publish special and contribute to the welfare of pace for itself among the weekly has won a place in the hearts of of readers. For the service we are grateful. We thank our subeir patronage. With continued service in the future. We conval of hundreds of subscriptions securing through the assistance of new ones. If this is done we my way contributed to the success spectfully solicit their continued you most sincerely. 19 J. ANDREW SINGLETON Tenor Soloist—July 6th wrapped up with this work. These ties are very close and my heart is bound up with them and my friends, of both races, whom I know and love most dearly. Notwithstanding all of the above, which in no sense is simple sentimentalism, I have tried very hard not to be swayed by my friends, my family, nor even my love for the great work which has grown up under my eyes, but to be guided by the Spirit of the Master in my final decision in response to the action of your Diocesan Council in electing me to the Suffragan Bishopric of the Diocese of Arkansas. I am sorry, finally, that I could not see my way clear to accept the gracious call from your diocese, to serve my people in the great Southwest. I pray that God may raise up the right man to carry forward this work among my brethren in your diocese. Again thanking you and your Council from the depth of my heart for the honor that you and they have conferred upon me. Believe me, my dear Bishop, Your humble and most grateful servant, Archdeacon for Colored Work, Diocese of Southern Virginia. Vol. II. No. 52 (Whole No. 104) Military Demands Opening Doors The Baltimore Afro-American Optimistic Over Opportunities Offered to Race. SURGEONS NEEDED FOR ARMY Artillery, Aviation Corps and Other Arms of Service Will Eventually Admit Negroes. The opening of the camp for the training of Colored officers at Fort Des Moines, Iowa, apepars to be the first step in utilizing Colored men for the war. The registration of all citizens of whatever race for conscription is an indication that a proportionate number of men from 21 to 31 will comprise the Army sent to France. During the past week, a third step growing out of the former two, was inaugurated by the Medical Society, (white) of the District of Columbia. At a meeting held at the Central High School under the auspices of this society, to which Colored members are not eligible, Colored physicians were invited. Speakers included Vice President Marshall, Representative Kahn, of California, author of the draft bill, and Col. T. J. Godwin, of the English Royal Medical Corps. Application cards for commissions in the Medical Reserve Corps of the United States were handed out and both white and Colored urged to sign them and return them to the War Department. Those accepted will be commissioned first lieutenants in the service with a salary of $2,000 per year. An unofficial word from the War Department states that two hundred Colored physicians will be needed to accompany the Colored troops. Until this year there have been no Colored surgeons commissioned in the United States Army. The reason therefore has been purely social. Some statistics of the British physicians activity in the war as given by Colonel Godwin at the meeting above referred to are enlightening as to the present anxiety to push the social bar aside and accept Colored doctors. According to the Colonel, 60,000 medical officers have been lost by Great Britain since the war began. Twelve per cent of those who left England have been killed. There is now in England only one doctor for every 5,000 of population. Both England and France are seriously embarrassed in their care of the sick and wounded, and would be in an even more critical situation were it not for the surgical units that the American Red Cross has been sending the Allies since the beginning of the war. The Allies are looking to America to furnish her quota of medical men as well as soldiers for cannon fodder. So it goes. The artillery corps and the aeroplane corps are yet closed to Colored applicants. As the war goes on and losses begin to increase, these branches will fall into line and start recruiting in the Colored sections. Baltimore Afro-American. Our Women and Children Conducted by Lucille Skaggs Edwards CELEBRATE! In conversation with some friends who were discussing, "Should the Negro Celebrate the Fourth of July?" Dunbar's note of protest following the July celebration in 1903 was mentioned. No one seemed to remember just what Dunbar said and while we condemn his pessimism yet for its literary value we here print the note: "Belleville, Wilmington, Evansville, the Fourth of July and Kishenev, a curious combination, and yet one replete with a ghastly humor. Sitting with closed lips over our bloody decade we accomplish the fine irony of a protest to Russia. Contemplating with placid eyes the destruction of all the declaration of independence and the constitution stood for, we celebrate the thing which our own action proclaims we do not believe in. But it is over and done. The Fourth is come and gone. The din has ceased and the smoke has cleared away. Nothing remains but the litter of all and a few reflections. The skyrocket has ascended, the firecrackers have burst, the Roman candles have sputtered, the 'nigger chasers'—a pertinent American name—have run their course, and we have celebrated the nation's birthday. Yes, and we black folks have celebrated. The papers are full of the reports of peonage in Alabama. A new and more dastardly slavery there has arisen to replace the old. For the sake of re-enslaving the Negro, the constitution has been trampled under foot, the rights of man have been laughed out of court, and the justice of God has been made a jest, and we celebrate. Every wire, no longer in the south alone, brings us news of a new hanging or burning, some recent outrage against a hopeless people, some fresh degradation of an already degraded race. One man sins and a whole nation suffers, and we celebrate. Like a dark cloud, pregnant with terror and destruction, disfranchisement has spread its wings over our brethren of the south. Like the same dark cloud, industrial prejudice looms above us in the north. We may not work save when the new-come foreigner refuses to, and then they, high-prized above our sacrificial lives, may shoot us down with impunity. And we celebrate. With citizenship discredited and scorned, with violated homes and long unheeded prayers, with bleeding hands uplifted, still sore and smarting from long beating at the door of opportunity, we raise our voices and sing 'My Country, 'Tis of Thee;' we shout and sing while from all four points of the compass comes our brothers' unavailing cry, and so we celebrate." Some of the things Dunbar said were true and are true now, yet as a whole, the picture is not true. Paul Lawrence Dunbar, rising from a home of ignorance to the front ranks of intellectual attainment, having his works in all homes of literary taste—especially homes of the whites—had much for which to celebrate. Each year brings fresh reasons for which we should celebrate. Never have we had such opportunities nor so much to encourage us. We have a long way to go and many obstacles to overcome, but the way is open. Pessimism attains nothing while optimism THE MONITOR marks those who progress. We have never had occasion to be discouraged. "Look forward and not back, Look upward and not down," and celebrate celebrate! L. S. E. FACT AND COMMENT Only the man who is in the wrong must win at once. Those who are right can afford to wait. The Student, having learned where Treasure is, Must work with Pick and Spade to make it his. If a man is forever telling you what he is going to do tomorrow, it is a waste of time to ask him what he did yesterday. No housewife should let the increased price of sugar keep her from preserving all the fruit and berries that she can get. A little figuring will show her that the increased price of sugar is about half a cent to the quart jar.—Youth's Companion. The soldier, scared by war's alarms And feeling he is done with, May, in his fright throw down his arms, But keep his legs to run with.—Ex. O. N. E. CLUB REPORT FROM STATE FEDERATION June 19th the board of directors held their election of officers. Among the officers elected were Mr. Nathaniel Perry on the board of trustees for two years. Miss Oletha Russell second vice president. Tuesday evening the annual reception was held at the home of Mrs. Ada Holmes. Wednesday morning the delegates were introduced. The following committees were arranged: Committee on Credentials, Mrs. Sellers, Misses Corinne Thomas and Rachel Henderson. Financial Committee, Mrs. Gray, Theressa Mitchell, Corinne Saunders. Home Rule Committee, Mrs. Sellers, Gordon, Russell, Messrs. Perry, Johnson, Rev. Payne and Burkhart. Resolution Committee, Misses Cordella Johnson, Marion Gordon, Irene Newman. Thursday, reports from all committees were read, and all unfinished business was completed. Mrs. Theressa Lawrie Mitchell was organist for all sessions. The D. M. S. Club took all the members to visit the home for Colored Orphans and Old People. The O. N. E. Club turned in the largest amount of money to the home and received the beautiful red satin State Banner. We wish to thank the Lincoln people for their hospitality, also the D. M. S. Club and the Optimistic Set. 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. Hazard, C. C.; J. H. Glover, K. of R. S. Weeping Willow Lodge No. 9596, G. U. O. of O. F., meets second and fourth Thursdays of each month at U. B. F. Hall, 24th and Charles. M. H. Hazzard, N. G.; T. H. Gaskins, P. S. Colored Engineers and Firemen's Protective Association meets first and third Tuesdays of each month at 1810 Douglas. W. H. T. Ransom, pres.; J. H. Moss, sec. MORE USEFUL LODGE DIRECTORY O'B CHOCO "The Utmo THE O'B Candy Hotel Cuming Douglas 2466 "Does Th Do Job H SU Best Work- O'Brien's CHOCOLATES "The Utmost in Candy" THE O'BRIEN CO. Candy Makers Hotel Cuming 1916 CUMING STREET Comfortable Rooms—Reasonable Rates Douglas 2466 D. G. Russell, Proprietor "Does The Monitor Do Job Printing?" SURE 13th and Jackson Doug. 2190 GOOD GROC C. P. WESIN Also Fresh Fru 2005 Cuming St. GOOD GROCERIES ALWAYS C. P. WESIN GROCERY CO. Also Fresh Fruits and Vegetables. 2005 Cuming St. Telephone Douglas 1098 Again we will hazard a guess We are all dressed up for summer with June roses, and we believe summer has arrived. Perhaps the wish is father to the thought—at any rate we are READY— Thomas Kilpatrick & Co. We Have a Complete Line of FLOWER, GRASS AND GARDEN Seeds Bulbs, Hardy Perennials, Poultry Supplies Fresh cut flowers always on hand Stewart's Seed Store 119 N. 16th St. Opp. Post Office Phone Douglas 977 --- 3 1119 No. 21st or Web. 4243 IES 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. Published Every Saturday. Entered as Second-Class Mail Matter July 2, 1915, at the Post Office at Omaha, Neb., under the act of March 3, 1879. THE REV. JOHN ALBERT WILLIAMS, Editor and Publisher. Lucille Skaggs Edwards and William Garnett Haynes, Associate Editors. George Wells Parker, Contributing Editor and Business Manager. SUBSCRIPTION RATES, $1.50 PER YEAR Advertising Rates, 50 cents an inch per issue. Address, The Monitor, 1119 North Twenty-first street, Omaha. Telephone Webster 4243. 4 PARASITISM AND SNOBBERY Members of our race who have had superior educational or social advantages make a serious mistake in selfishly withdrawing themselves from the general activities of their people and acting as though they were sufficient unto themselves. Whatever they have received should be conscientiously used in helping others to a higher plane. A chain is no stronger than its weakest link. A race or people is no stronger or greater than its lowliest member. We, as a separate group of people in America's polygenous life, are not measured and rated by the highest type of our citizenry, but by the lowest. Granted that this is the wrong standard of measurement, which it undoubtedly is, nevertheless the fact remains. What is our duty? To exert ourselves to the utmost to raise the standard all along the line. This calls for those who have had superior advantages to use them for the good of others. It is a serious mistake to overlook this important obligation. The true measure of greatness is service. There is a vast deal of parasitism among those who have had exceptional advantages. They believe in getting, not giving. That is parasitism pure and simple. Superior aloofness and self-complacancy is snobbery. "Ich dien." I serve, should be the motto of every one who has been given capacity and efficiency for service because of superior advantages of training . Don't be either a parasite or a snob. The needs of our race, the needs of humanity, are too great, grave and serious to admit of the cultivation of either parasitism or snobbery. SELF-DEVELOPMENT The all-important work for each one of us is making the best use of his opportunities for making himself a useful and efficient member of society. Because conditions may be sometimes hard is no reason for complaining and do-nothingness. The strongest and sturdiest growth is found where the greatest odds seem to be against that growth and development. Man grows from within outward. Untoward conditions need not blight the growth of the human soul, which is the true measure of manhood. Use your opportunities and disadvantages for growth in usefulness and efficiency. Stress self-development. "Be THOU the TRUE MAN thou wouldst seek." CONSERVATION OF FOOD July 1 to July 15 has been set apart as a time when there is to be waged a nation-wide campaign in the interests of the conservation of food and the elimination of waste in the care and preparation of food. This is a tremendously important matter and must have the co-operation of all the people. Let men and women interest them- THE MONITOR MONITOR the civic, social and religious interests and the West, with the desire to con- trol and upbuilding of the community and every Saturday. Batter July 2, 1915, at the Post Office at 3, 1879. WILLIAMS, Editor and Publisher. John Garnett Haynes, Associate Editors. Eng Editor and Business Manager. TATES, $1.50 PER YEAR cents an inch per issue. North Twenty-first street, Omaha. Webster 4243. selves in this campaign of food conservation. If you would avoid hunger and famine in the months to come you must do your share to help now. "Waste not, want not," is the maxim prodigal Americans need to learn and practice. AMERICAN EFFECTIVENESS The landing of troops in France is a military achievement of which all Americans ought to be proud. While we regret that our country had to enter the war, now that we are in it every ounce of power that can be employed to bring it to a speedy end should be exerted. Americans can do things effectively and the successful landing of our regulars so promptly in France is another demonstration of this effectiveness. WOMEN, GET BUSY WITH THINGS THAT COUNT Too many ouf our women of Omaha are wasting time at whist and card parties which should be employed in work of preparedness which the Women's National Council of Defense is doing. Our women in other cities are active in Red Cross and similar work, why not more of our Omaha women? Get busy with things that count. We are living in serious times. SKITS OF SOLOMON Summer is the season of the year to which we all look forward with joy and then raise a row about the heat as soon as the dainty little lady lands here with both feet. It merely proves the delightful inconsistency of the genus homo, that is, the biped pedigree, or in other words, human galoots. If the clouds should rain down gold dollars we'd kick because gold is so heavy to carry. We would want it to rain certified checks for a hundred million or so. Six weeks ago we were still flirting with the furnace and wondering when little July with her X-ray georgette was going to trip it over the hills, and now we are hanging onto the wireless asking Fall not to stay away too long. It had better remain away a long time this year, howevah, because the coal man says that hard coal will be the gentle price of twenty-five beans per ton. The nice thing about summer is that it keeps everybody saying to everybody else, "Hot, ain't it?" as if every cainoop crossing the causeway didn't know just as much about the heat as friend interrogator. Summer also gives a chance in life to low shoes, straw hats, silk shirts, gauze dresses, pretty stockings, handsome corset covers, and other such things uninteresting to the male members of the crazy clan. It also helps the ice cream and ice trade. This essay will be resumed when the thermometer crawls down a few steps. Subscribe for The Monitor. $1.50 a year and worth it. Summer. Obvious Observations "Gee, but it's hot" Never mind, Geraldine, that wasn't what you were exclaiming six weeks ago. It is funny how you tell subscribers that you need money and they don't pay you any more mind than if the print wasn't there. Get busy and pay up or there is going to be something real lively written up soon. A real nice jolt that which Commander Hall handed Des Moines last week, eh? There are several other places that need such jolts and need them badly. Game Warden Flemister went out with a fishing party last week and bet he could eat all the fish the party caught. The latter caught so many that no one else has been able to catch one since, but even such a drove of fishes has left Jim's appetite unabated. People's Drug Store Ross naturally holds out his chest, but when his baby took the prize at the Baby Show last week no pouter pigeon in the world had anything on Doc. If you have nabbed the notion that food is going to be cheap this year, your think tank needs repair. Get out in the garden and plant anything; you'll need it mighty much later. The press keeps saying that Russia is still with the Allies, but things look as though internal stomach ache keeps Russia so busy that she hasn't time to worry about anybody else. What's good for potato bugs, Doc? Heavens, no not for their health. Something that will keep them unhealthy, please. Thanking you heartily for this The Ward ON SIXTEENTH Nicely Appointed Lobby. Ladies Lounging 35 Steam Heated Rooms. Hot and By Day, for one, 50c, 75c, $1.00. By Week, for one on CAFE-ETTE IN Making a Specialty of Fried Fish ican Chili. Good Coffee and Tea Water CHARLES H. WARDEN, Proprietor The Warden Hotel Nicely Appointed Lobby. Ladies' Reception Room and Gents' Lounging Room. 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. The M Billiard Most Beautiful 111 South OPENED THURSDAY, MAY 10 forced attention, we will now lay out the implements for a 4 a. m. tennis game. STILL DOING BUSINESS I desire to let my friends and the public know that the Western Undertaking Company is still doing business in the same satisfactory manner which has won for it such favorable commendation from pleased patrons. SILAS JOHNSON, Funeral Director. Webster 248; 2518 Lake street.—Adv. G. R. Kinney & Co. INC. SHOES THE BIG 98c AND $1.98 SHOE STORE Boots, Shoes and Rubbers for the Whole Family. The World's Largest Shoe Retailers. G. R. Kinney & Co. INC. Hotel Loyal Bldg. 207-9 North 16th St. A Place to Eat The Vendome Lee Vaughn, Proprietor 1210 Dodge Street. Harden Hotel AT CUMING s' Reception Room and Gents' Room. Cold Running Water All the Time. For two, $1.00, $1.45 and $1.50. two, $2.50 to $3.75. CONNECTION and Other Sandwiches. Real Mex- a. Ice Cream and Soft Drinks. Melon. r. Office Phone Douglas 6332. onarch Parlor ul in America 14th Street Events and Persons W. P. Wade says that the H. C. L. has no worries for him because his garden is hatching potatoes, peas and beans, at top speed. Miss Ruth Seay has resigned her position as stenographer to attend summer school at the Omaha University and to matriculate in the fall for a full college course. When you need a good clean shave, see P. H. Jenkins, 1313 Dodge street.—Adv. Ted Adams, leader of the famous Adams Orchestra, has just bought a home at 2118 North 26th street for the purchase price of $2,000. A linen shower was given on Miss Venus Cropp last Monday week by the Misses Cordella Johnson and Beatrice Majors at the Cropp home. Miss E. Corey Huntley, of Dallas, Texas, is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Ricks, of 120 South 28th avenue. A miscellaneous shower was given for Miss Venus Cropp at the residence of Miss Marion Gordon last Monday evening by the Phi Delta girls. Ladies tailoring and dressmaking. Mrs. E. M. January, 2310 N. 25th St. Webster 1483.—Adv. Miss Camille Simpson, who is a student at Wilberforce University, returned Saturday to spend her summer vacation with Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Reese, 2723 Maimi street. While she enjoys her school life she is glad to be home again. Mrs. M. F. Singleton returned Sunday morning from a six weeks' visit with her daughter, Mrs. James W. Madden, of Chicago. To enjoy the Fourth of July, be sure to attend the Non-Toxo Club picnic at Hibbler's Park.—Ady. Friday night, June 22, a shower was given at the residence of Mrs. H. Sherwood, 2820 Grant street, in honor of Miss Geraldine Tipps, who was married to Mr. George Wheeler on Thursday night of this week. The house was beautifully decorated in the national colors and the bride-to-be was the recipient of many usful and beautiful presents. Hair growing and hair preservation, scalp treatment, manicuring and massage. Smith, Chiles & Wheeler, 2414 North 24th. Webster 3024.—Adv. After an extended illness, Mrs. Mary Hopkins, the grandmother of Miss Alexander, of 2413 North Twenty-ninth street, died at the home of the latter Friday, June 22. The remains were shipped by Banks and Wilks to Pine Bluffs, Arkansas, for burial. Miss Alexander accompanied the body. Of course, you're going to the Non-Toxo Club picnic. Dillard Crawford and Vernon Redd have gone to Cody, Wyo., to work during the summer vacation. They are two of our wide-awake high school students. For real estate, loans, insurance and investments, see Eugene Thomas first. Rooms 413-14 Karbach Block, 15th and Douglas. Phone Douglas 3607.—Adv. A stag party in honor of Sam Walker's thirty-eighth birthday anniversary was given Friday evening, June 22, at his residence. The menu was prepared by Sam O'Connell, chef cook on the Overland Limited. The evening was spent at bridge. The winners were Edward F. Root and Ed Flowers. The other guests were Maynard L. Wilson, Sam O'Connell and G. H. Winkledorf. Mrs. M. A. Walker returned Tuesday from Little Rock, Ark. THE MONITOR The Phi Delta Sorority met with Mrs. George Blair, 2624 Patrick Ave., June 13, and Monday evening, June 24, they gave a miscellaneous shower at the residence of Miss Marion Gordon, of Thirty-first and Corby Sts., complimentary to Miss Venus Beatrice Cropp. Plain sewing done. Children's clothes a specialty. Mrs. L. Johnson, Webster 1621.—Adv. John Donaldson, Clarence Coleman, Joe Mendez and Cristobel Torrienette, members of the famous All Nations baseball club, are guests at the Patton hotel. Lewis Roberts of Kansas City, Mo., who died at a local hospital last Thursday was buried from Banks and Wilks' undertaking rooms Monday, June 25. Interment was in Forest Lawn cemetery. Seventh Annual Picnic of the Zion Baptist Church Wednesday, July 4, at Miller Park, 30th and Curtis Sts. Everybody going.—Adv. Mrs. W. W. Peebles, of 2416 Binney street, who has been ill for several days, is rapidly improving. Miss Margaret LaCour, who is attending the Peru Normal school, is home for her summer vacation. We call attention with pleasure to the recital which is to be given at St. John's A. M. E. Church next Friday right by J. Andrew Singleton, one of Omaha's promising young men, and Clyde Leroy Glass, of Des Moines, who comes most highly recommended, The Monitor's position is well known. We believe in giving encouragement to all our young people who in any line of endeavor are striving to make good. We hope that the Sngleton-Glass recital will receive the liberal patronage which it so richly merits. We specialize in cleaning ladies fancy shoes. Called for and delivered. Gene's place, 103 So. 14th St. Douglas 7306. Mr. Roy Pettiford wishes to make it publicly known that he and his wife are separated and that he has sued for divorce. Hiawatha Chapter will give a Star Garden Party July 9 at the residence of Mrs. James Turner, 25th and Erskine streets. Tickets 10 cents, entitling holder to ice cream.—Ady. Sergt. Harris N. Dorsey, of the Twenty-fifth Infantry, son of S. H. Dorsey, passed through Omaha early Saturday morning with eighty other non-commissioned officers en route from Scofield Barracks, Honolulu, to the officers' reserve training camp at Fort Des Moines, Iowa. Until further notice Evening Prayer will be said at the Church of St. Philip the Deacon at 8 o'clock instead of 5. A Bible Class will be held in connection with this service. Mr. H. F. Smith, of 2214 Howard street, is quite ill. He was taken sick Sunday night. Light of the West Palatinum No.1 will give an entertainment at J. H. Andrews, 2412 P Street, July 7.—Adv. D. G. Russell has gone to Nash, Okla., to look after the harvesting on his farm. Have you investigated the proposition for investment offered by the Farmers' Oil and Gas Co., whose advertisement appears elsewhere in this issue? We positively grow the hair. Best care taken in saving each strand. Electrical massage, scalp and face. Manicuring a specialty. Poro Culture College, 1516 North 25th street. Anna E. Jones and Clara C. Keys. Maranello preparations.—Adv. George W. Jones, of Wichita, Kan., is visiting his daughter, Mrs. Minnie Ricketts. Mrs. John H. Russell has gone to Chicago and Nashville, Tenn., for an extended visit. Mrs. Bernita Eaton, of Minneapolis, has joined the Willis and Terry Jazz Band now playing at the Rome Vineyard. Harry Buford, police chauffeur, and Gene Russell are two more of our men who have purchased Liberty Bonds. Mrs. Thomas Bird left Saturday for Galesburg, Ill., where she will attend the funeral of Mother Gash, also of Galesburg, The end came at her granddaughter's home, Miss Thelma Scott, who graduated at Commercial High, in 1916. Love Nix purchased a Liberty Bond for his baby born a week ago. Miss Evelyn Jones has returned to Omaha. Long lists of names of guests, present at social functions cannot be published in The Monitor without charge. We gladly publish brief items of social news without charge; but our space is too limited to permit the publication of long lists of names. If there are only four or five names, that's all right; but when they run from ten to thirty or forty, they must be paid for at the rate of two cents a word, initials being counted as a word. N. W. C. A. NOTES The N. W. C. A. gave a large and enjoyable party to about fifty of the younger set last Friday evening, at the home of the President, Mrs. James G. Jewell, complimentary to those who took part in their play, "Satan." During the evening, the diamond ring offered as first prize for the one selling the most tickets, and won by Miss Madeline Roberts, who brought in $102.25 for tickets sold, was presented. Dainty refreshments were served by the hostess, assisted by Mesdames Hunter, Perry, and Roberts. There were a number of out-of-town guests present. CHURCH OF ST. PHILIP THE DEACON The hours of service are as follows: Holy Communion 7:30 a. m.; Morning Prayer 8:15 a. m. Sunday School at 10; Holy Eucharist (Choral) and Sermon at 11; Evensong at 8 p. m. Having bought the entire business of Cherry & Watson, 2416 North 24th Street, consisting of a barber shop and pool hall in connection, 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. Baggage Delivered, Household Goods Packed and Shipped Office 15th and Capital Ave. 2624 Burdette St. Killingsworth & Price mw E. W. Killingsworth 5 THREE FOR $2.75 Every shirt guaranteed fast color. Patterns and colors to please every taste; values up to $2.50—all to go at your choice, 95c. 50c Neckwear at 35c; Three for $1 $6.50 Genuine Tub Silk Shirts, $3.85 P. S.—Don't fail to get your share of these wonderful shirt values. WOLF'S 1421 DOUGLAS STREET Just a Few Steps From 15th St. July Clearance Sales BEGIN HERE ON Thursday WATCH DAILY PAPERS FOR DETAILS Brandeis Stores Best Place to Buy Fireworks B. G. Bilz 1411 Harney Street JOHN H. HARRIS R. C. Price ness of Cherry & Watson, 2416 ber shop and pool hall in connec- cut business such as has never feel safe to get her shoes shined on a specialty. There will be no likely remodeled. Take possession R. C. Price 6 Lincoln Department Anita M. Taylor, Call L9810 9 a. m. to 3 p. m. Genevieve, the seventeen year old daughter of Mr. Samuel White, died June 22 at the State Hospital for Tuberculosis at Kearney. Her sister, Miss Sarah White, left immediately for Springfield, Nebr., where the funeral will be held. The sympathy of many friends is Miss White's in this bereavement. The twelfth annual meeting of the Nebraska State Federation of Colored Women's Clubs was held in Lincoln Wednesday and Thursday, June 20 and 21, at the A. M. E. Church. There were twenty-four delegates present representing six clubs from the four cities, Lincoln, Omaha, South Omaha and Beatrice. Excellent programs were given at each of the six sessions. The following officers were elected for the ensuing year: President, Mrs. Fannie Young; First Vice President, Mrs. Lenora Gray; Second Vice President, Miss Oletha Russell; Secretary, Mrs. Ada Holmes; Corresponding Secretary, Mrs. Daisy Gordon; Assistant Secretary, Mrs. Estella David; Treasurer, Mrs. Gertrude Ashby; Chairman Ways and Means Committee, Mrs. Mary Holmes; Chaplain, Mrs. Sarah Severe. The Federation was adjourned to meet next June (1918) at Beatrice, the guests of the "Do-As-You-Please" Club. Mrs. John May arrived in the city last Thursday to spend the summer with her daughter, Mrs. Monroe Williams. Mrs. May is a former resident of Lincoln, one whom every one is glad to see again. Mrs. Lester Washington has returned from her visit in Ellsworth, Kans., bringing with her her small sister, Alice Bell, who will spend part of the summer here. The Optimistic Set gave a dancing party at Masonic Hall Friday evening in honor of the delegates to the Federation. Mr. Fletcher Marks continues very seriously ill. Mrs. Paul Moore entertained at dinner Thursday evening in honor of Mrs. Gordon and Mrs. Scott; both of Beatrice. Mrs. Henry Crews is rapidly improving from her recent illness. She is now at her home, 911 U St. Mr. Vernon Young and Mr. Lenard Forbes gave a motor party Friday evening for Miss Oletha Russell and Miss Corrine Thomas. Funeral services for Mr. Chas. Coyle, who died Wednesday, June 20, were held from Brown and Doyal's chapel Friday at 2:00. Burial was made in Wyuka Cemetery. Mr. Coyle was one of Lincoln's oldest citizens and his demise was the occasion for sorrow of a very large number of people who were proud to call themselves his friends. Mr. and Mrs. Hamler, of Cheyenne, Wyo., are here as summer guests of Mr. C. R. Bennett. 226 South 23d. Mrs. Rosa Adair fell last Friday and sustained a fracture of the ankle bone which will confine her to her bed for three weeks. The quarterly report of Mt. Zion Baptist Church rendered last Sunday showed the expenses of the Sunday School to be $36.65. Balance on hand, $96.82. Class No. 6, taught by Mrs. Major Moore, still holds the banner, having a collection of $25 for the quarter. The stork visited Mr. and Mrs. Hammond Saturday evening and left two bouncing baby boys. All are doing nicely. Amaranth Chapter 54, O. E. S. is preparing a grand program to be given Wednesday evening, July 18, the opening day of the meeting of the Grand Chapter. Let every one come out and welcome the visitors. The annual installation of the elected officers of Amaranth Chapter was held by the deputy royal matron, Laura Johnson, last Tuesday evening. Those installed were: Royal Matron, Mrs. Fannie Young; Royal Patron, Rev. I. B. Smith; Associate Matron, Mrs. Gertrude Haynes; Treasurer, Mrs. Georgie Flippin; Secretary, Mrs. Lula B. Moore; Conductor, Mrs. Jennie Edwards; Assistant Conductor, Mrs. Lucy Levells. Mrs. O. J. Burckhardt left last week for a visit of three weeks with friends in Chicago and Evanston, Ill, after which she will spend an additional three weeks with her mother, Mrs. Jones, of Burlington, Ia. ST. JOHN A. M. E. CHURCH NOTES The Sunday morning large and appreciative congregations at St. John have not slacked on account of the warm weather, but continue to grow. Seven additions to the Church last Sunday. The Rev. W. T. Osborne will preach a special sermon, "The Secret of Happiness," Sunday morning. Mrs. F. J. McCullough has returned from Kingston, Mo., where she buried her father. The chorus, "David, The Shepherd Boy," has begun rehearsing. Every Tuesday evening 8 sharp. The Howard University, Roger Williams and Western University students were entertained at the parsonage Friday eve. There were 34 present. A delightful evening was spent in literary and musical productions. The students entertained were J. Andrew. Singleton, Howard U.; Lee Roy Kelly, Roger Williams; Rosa Bright, Aline Bently, Elsie Hill, Richard J. Allen, Purcel W. Baugh, Clyde Etter, Wilson Green, Thos. Roulette, Western University. BABY SHOW AT GROVE M. E. CHURCH The Baby Show held at Grove M. E. Church Friday night, June 22, was quite a success and brought out a large attendance. The following babies won in the coupon contest: First prize, $2.50 in gold, Thomas Ross, sponsor Mrs. C. Solomon, $31.00. The other prizes, four beautiful baby rings, were awarded Bobby Dudley, sponsor; Mrs. Dudley, $18.50; Lawrence Lawson, sponsor Mrs. R. M. Jones, $17.90; Ruth Griffin, sponsor, Emily Benson, $17.10; Edward Davis, sponsor Mrs. Helen Davis, $8.70. SINGLETON-GLASS RECITAL NEXT FRIDAY NIGHT J. Andrew Singleton, tenor soloist, with Clyde Leroy Glass, concert pianoist, graduate of the Des Moines Concervatory of Music and a student at the Boston conservatory, will appear in concert at St. John's A. M. E. Church Friday evening, July 6. Admission 25 cents.—Adv. COME AND SEE HANDLER & ROBBINS Real Estate and Fire Insurance 726-728 Brandeis Bldg. Office Doug.2842 Res. Web.5519 SHOES MADE LIKE NEW with our rapid shoe repair methods, one-fifth the cost. Sold uncalled-for shoes. We have a selection; all sizes, all prices. FRIEDMAN BROS. 211 South 14th St. Omaha. J. A. Edholm E. W. Sherman Standard Laundry 24th, Near Lake Street Phone Webster 130 WATERS BARNHART PRINTING CO. ОМАНА ARE YOU SATISFIED with your Dry Cleaner? If not, try the ROYAL DRY CLEANERS BEST WORK AND SERVICE NONE BETTER Call Us First PHONE DOUGLAS 1811 24th St., 1 block north of Cuming Street I TAKE PLEASURE In thanking you for your patronage. I want your trade solely upon the merits of my goods. You will profit by trading here. H. E. YOUNG Webster 515 2114-16 N. 24th St. 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 The CHAPMAN Drug Store 924 B St. Lincoln 934 P St., Lincoln Opposite Main Door Post Office Cameras and Films, Magazines, Cigars, Candies and a full line of Druggist Sundries Offered in the City on MEN'S Need to Your Own Measurements. AWAY FREE CHEAP CLOTHES Samples, and Discounted Spring Fabrics. Raincoats to Order. On Your Cleaning and Pressing Washing NG & CO. North Street Lincoln, Nebraska. 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. 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 JOHN B. HARRIS CLYDE LEROY GLASS Concert Pianist—July 6th J. Andrew Singleton, tenor soloist, in concert at St. John's A. M. E. Church, Friday evening, July 6, assisted by Clyde LeRoy Glass, concert pianist, Miss Darlene Duvall, soprano; Mrs. C. H. Singleton, accompanist. Program I. Scherzo B Flat Minor, Chopin, Clyde L. Glass. II. (a) The Young Warrior, (b) Almona, (c) Her Eyes Twin Pools, Burleigh, J. Andrew Singleton. (La Bohem Aida (Aida) ton. V. (a) C king, Liszt, VI. (a) I Carita, Del Your Smile, VII. (a) Jean, Burle VIII. (a) III. (a) Deep River, (b) I'm Troubled in Mind, Coleridge-Taylor, Clyde L. Glass. IV. (a) Your Tiny Hand is Frozen, PARKER-CROPP NUPTIALS On Wednesday evening at eight o'clock, one of the largest and prettiest weddings of the season, the marriage of Miss Venus Beatrice Cropp, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James A. Cropp, to Mr. Laurence Albert Parker, took place at St. John's A. M. E. church. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. W. T. Osborne. The bride was dressed in a beautiful georgette crepe over white messaline, trimmed with pearls. The bridal attendants wore white gowns and carried various shades of pink roses. The groom, best man and ushers wore the conventional full dress. The church was decorated in white against a background of ferns and palms. A reception at the home of Mrs. A. W. Parker followed the wedding. The house was decorated with ferns, palms, smilax and pink peonies. The wedding march was played by Miss Otis Watson, pianist, Miss Ruth Seay, violinist, and Mr. Theodore Adams, saxophonist. Miss Minnie Wright sang a solo, "O Promise Me," just before the procession. Mr. Lloyd Marshall, of Gallatin, Mo., acted as best man, Miss Alice Dobson, of Okalona, Miss., as maid of honor, and Mrs. Wilmoth Harrold as matron of honor. The ushers and bridal attendants were: Charles Hill, Richard Harris, Hubert Glover, Ralph Jones, Clarence Gordon, Henry Webster, Corinne Thomas, Madeline Roberts, Pearl Ray, Ozelia Dunning, Bertha McRoy, Cordella Johnson; flower girls, Miss Helen Stevenson, Miss Elaine Smith; rign bearer, Master Billie Peebles. The bride and groom were served from two plates which were used to serve the groom's great grandfather and great grandmother at their wedding sixty-two years ago. Six hundred guests attended the function. Program (La Boheme) Puccini; (b) Celeste Aida (Aida) Verdi, J. Andrew Singleton. Part II. V. (a) Consolation No. 5, (b) Erlking, Liszt, Clyde L. Glass. VI. (a) Mammy, Cooke; (b) O He' Carita, DeKoven; (c) Sunshine of Your Smile, Ray, J. Andrew Singleton. VII. (a) Delight, Luckstone; (b) Jean, Burleigh, Miss Darlene Duvall. VIII. (a) Three Shadows, Burleigh; (b) A Love But a Day, Beach, J. Andrew Singleton. General Admission, 25c First Three Rows, 35c. Many handsome presents were received, the groom's present to the bride being a beautiful six-piece American walnut bedroom suite. NEWS OF MT. MORIAH BAPTIST CHURCH The month of June has been in every way encouraging in regard to our church activities. We are glad to report that eight new members have been added to the list, and that church attendance has somewhat made the mark. Money taken in during the month from all sources $133.04. The Sunday School has been doing its part of the work very nicely. Through the auspices of Mrs. M. H. Wilkinson and Mrs. L. Lewis the Sunday School has raised $40.00 to help meet the demand of the S. S. Convention, in Davenport, Iowa, to which the pastor and Brother H. L. Anderson were delegates. This amount from the Sunday School is not included in church's finance. Brother Anderson made a splendid report of the convention last Sunday night. Next Sunday will be covenant in the morning, hand of fellowship to those entitled to the same, and Communion. At night, preaching by the pastor, 'The Stick-to-itiveness of Chrits to the Individual." Miss Ella Watson was married Monday night to Mr. Geo. Smith by Rev. Mr. Wilkinson, at 2534 Hamilton St. Those present, Mrs. M. H. Wilkinson, Mrs. A. L. Foreman, Mrs. M. E. Bosby, Mrs. Nelson, Mrs. Hoard, Mr. Nelson, Misses Geo. Gosby and Nelson. Those present sat down to table and enjoyed a bountiful refreshment. Repainting of the church will start in a short time. Smoke John Ruskin 5c Cigar. Biggest and Best.—Adv. THE MONITOR. Part II. South Side Notes South Side Notes On Sunday, July 1, the Bethel Baptist Church will hold baptismal services at the church at 3 p.m. On that date Rev. T. A. Taggart will hold his first anniversary when a report of the year's work along all lines will be made. The Fred Douglass Literary Society met last Friday night and an interesting program and debate was rendered. The society meets each Friday evening and invite the public to be present. The Sons and Daughters of Jerusalem will give a lawn social Saturday night, July 30, at 5310 South 27th street. They solicit the patronage of all. Mrs. Mattie Irving, of 31st and W Sts., has been very sick, but is reported a little better. Miss Beatrice Stewart is again in our city as a visitor. She is stopping at the home of Mrs. Garrett Reed. The Mission Circle of Bethel Baptist Church met at the home of Mrs. Cole at 32nd and W Sts. Mrs. Maude Coleman left last Thursday night for her home in St. Paul, Minnesota. Mrs. Nellie Corbin Wilson, of Kan- TRY— BAR THE LIFE ALWAYS ON TAIL Western Fun 2518 Lake Street Open Daily Our Conveniences: Free Spacious Morgue and Reposing Rooms complete Derma-Surgery work; lady attend auto or horse drawn vehicles. 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. MELCHOR--Druggist The Old Reliable Tel. South 807 4826 So. 24th St. 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 Open Day and Night SILAS JOHNSON. Funeral Director sas City, is stopping with Mrs. J. D. Thornton, of 4607 South 24th St. Mrs. Valma Hill, of 5310 South 27th, is serving meals each day. She tlso has an ice cream and soda stand. Mr. W. H. Scruggs was sent to Kansas City by one of the plants last week. We hope he will soon be returned. Mr. Scruggs is considered one of the best cattle splitters in the two states. THE O. N. E. MINSTREL SHOW The O. N. E. Club wishes to thank the large and appreciative audience which was present at the minstrel given at the Mecca Hall Wednesday, June 14, for the benefit of the Orphanage in Lincoln, and to send delegates to the State Federation which held its session in Lincoln for three days, June 19, 20 and 21. The expenses for that evening and sending six delegates amounts to $48.20, the amount taken in at the door $85.80; amount cleared $53.80; $25.00 was sent to pay on the home, $5.00 for joining fee, and $7.50 per capita. Oletha Russell, President, Mary Pegg, Secretary. John Ruskin Cigar, 5 cents. Biggest and Best. arma THE SAVER P AT THE ALAMO neral Home Phone Webster 248. us Chapel and Organ. Sanitary plete. Air tight preservation case; ant, if desired; private ambulance, Lowest prices. Polite and Expert , Funeral Director C. H. MARQUARDT CASH MARKET Retail Dealer in Fresh and Salt Meats, Poultry, Oysters, etc. 2003 Cuming St. Doug. 3834 Home Rendgred 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. C. S. JOHNSON 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 "HERE IT IS!" Biggest Dance and Trolley Car Ride DANCE FREE AT THE ALAMO DE LUXE Car Leaves 24th and Grant Streets 8 o'clock Sharp for MANAWA and Stop Off for Half Hour and Return to Alamo De Luxe 24th and Grant Streets. Don't Miss The Non-Toxo Club Picnic "WHO ARE THEY?" EMPLOYES OF THE UNIVERSITY CLUB GOOD TIME—RAIN OR SHINE—SPECIAL PROGRAM No Intoxicating Liquor, No Disorderly Conduct. Refreshments and Soft Drinks. Amusements. COME AND ENJOY THE FOURTH. LABOR NOTES An effort will be made this week to get some of our Florida applicants out of the way of Flomatom, Ala. If this effort fails, Mobile will then be made the distributing point. Fifteen tickets sent to Lumberton, Miss., by the Monitor were held up, while a party sent for to Mobile left without trouble. A letter from Jay, Florida, informs us that Seth L. Gore was arrested upon the charge of recruiting. This makes the second such report and our people in the south should be extremely careful of what they say even to their best friends. Mr. Hutter. Labor Supervisor of the Minnesota Steel Mills, was advised AMUSEMENT “HERE Biggest Dance and OF THE Given by the 3 J MONDAY, J DANCE FREE AT THE Car Leaves 24th and Grant Streets Stop Off for Half Hour and 24th and G Admission 25c. Don't Miss The Pic HIBBLER'S PA AFTERNOON “WHO ARE THEY?” EMPLOY GOOD TIME—RAIN OR SE No Intoxicating Liquor Refreshments and Soft COME AND ENJO The Alhambra 24th and Parker SUNDAY Dorothy Gish in HER OFFICIAL FATHERS Jimmy Dale Alias THE GREY SEAL Triangle Comedy. MONDAY Wm. Desmond in PADDY O'HARA Two Reel Drama Comedy. TUESDAY HERO OF SUBMARINE D-2 Comedy, Caps and Cussedness. WEDNESDAY Mollie King in THE DOUBLE CROSS Hearst-Pathe News NEW ADVENTURES OF STINGAREE By the Famous Romantic Outlaw. THE FINISHING TOUCH Comedy. THURSDAY Maurice Costello in THE CRIMSON STAIN Black Cat Feature. Triangle Comedy. BIRTHDAY KNIGHT FRIDAY Night of Metro Surprises SATURDAY Matinee and Evening. Douglas Fairbanks Triangle Comedy. Hearst-Pathe News. --- from a railroad representative at St. Louis, that on account of the co-operation with the state authorities to prevent the exportation of Colored laborers from the Southern States, the railroads are refusing to accept orders. About twenty persons arrived in Omaha from the south last week. Work is still plentiful. The M. & O. out of Mobile has delivered all transportation to Colored men promptly and has made no publicity of the matter at all. weeks in an aplicants out before any by the soultions. Our most securing trt it appears consider servers, although is to con- The Min raised wage gives straig A letter reached us last week with the information that a Colored man was killed on the Florida-Alabama line for saying he was going north. The Monitor will send out hundreds of transportation in the next two MENTS IT IS!" D Trolley Car Ride SEASON J. J. Social Club JULY 2, 1917 THE ALAMO DE LUXE 8 o'clock Sharp for MANAWA and Return to Alamo De Luxe Plant Streets. Music by Alamo De Luxe Orchestra Non-Toxo Club Music ARK---JULY 4th AND NIGHT DES OF THE UNIVERSITY CLUB SPECIAL PROGRAM No Disorderly Conduct. Drinks. Amusements. BY THE FOURTH. 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..316 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 JOE LEWIS--TAXI AUTO EXPRESS Service Day and Night Please Phone All Express Orders to Webster 7661. John Ruskin Cigar, 5 cents. Biggest and Best. --- weeks in an effort to get as many applicants out of the south as possible before any further steps are taken by the south to hold up transportations. Our most difficult proposition is securing transportation for women. It appears that most firms refuse to consider sending for women as workers, although a company has promised to consider it soon. The Minnesota Steel Mills has raised wages to 30 cents per hour and gives straight ten hours with optional two hours overtime. This gives the common laborer the chance to make more than $100 per month and is an exceptional opportunity. A letter from Albion, Mich., this week informs us that the town is overcrowded, that families cannot find places to sleep, that men continue to pour in, and that the Albion Malleable Iron Company has cut wages to $2.00 per day. This is the fault of Colored people themselves who rush to a town without accepting or asking advice upon conditions. The same conditions are existing today in St. Louis, Chicago, Cincinnati, Cleveland and other points. NOTICE TO ALL APPLICANTS The L. & N. R. R. has cancelled all transportation along its entire route. The Monitor can get men from Mobile only at the present time. Boston Navy Yard, May 25, 1917. Mr. George W. Parker, 1119 North 21st St. Omaha, Neb. Sir: Answering your inquiry of the 17th instant relative to the employment of people in different trades, it is suggested that you communicate with the Department of Labor, Washington, D. C., which department, it is understood, has taken up the general subject. Omaha, Nebr. Gentlemen: Your letter of May 28th concerning the use of Colored labor: This Company does not feel disposed at the present time to assume the car fare on this class of labor. W. J. TOWNE, Chicago and North Western Railway Classified Advertising RATES—1½ 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. 5 rm, 28th and Ohio, $150 down. 5 rm, 26th and Ohio, $150 down. 5 rm, 25th and Erskine, $150 down. 5 rm, 26th and Binney, $100 down. 4 rm, 27th and Grant, $100 down. FOR RENT 2626 Binney, 4 rm, $10.00. 2428 Lake, 6 rm, modern, $25.00. 2117 Nicholts, 5 rm, $14.00. 2621 Lake, 3 rm, $8.00. 2623 Lake, 4 rm, $10.00. 2520 Ohio, 3 rm, $15.00. 27th and Burdette, $10 down, $5 monthly. Very truly yours, J. C. HILLIARD, By direction. Chicago, May 28, 1917. FOR SALE BUY A HOME FOR RENT 26th and Erskine, $10 down, $5 monthly. 40th and Ames, $10 down, $5 monthly. HANDLER & ROBBINS Douglas 2842 Webster 5519 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 RENT. Neatly furnished rooms, 2915 Erskine street. Mrs. F. Johnson. Webster 3143. Two neatly furnished rooms. Walking distance. 1219 South Sixteenth street. Phone Douglas 7639 after 6:30 p. m. William Douglass. Two furnished rooms for three or four working men. 2202 Clark St. Phone Webster 7034. Neatly furnished rooms, strictly modern, $2.00 and up. Mrs. Minnie Ricketts, 1119 North Nineteenth St. Webster 3812. 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. 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 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. STANEK'S PHARMACY Henry Stanek, Prop. PRESCRIPTION EXPERT Cor. 24th and L Sts. Tel. So. 878 SMOKE Te Be Ce THE BEST 5c CIGAR Petersen & Michelsen Hardware Co. GOOD HARDWARE 2408 N St. Tel. South 162