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Growing Thank You! $1.50 a Year. 5c a Copy Negroes Buy Million Dollar Property Philanthropists Talk of What Should Be Done; Leading Colored Men Act for Themselves. SOLVING HOUSING PROBLEM Philton Realty Company ...Acquires Apartments in Harlem. Astounds New York While well meaning white folks, philanthropists, real estate men and others are planning and talking about improving the housing conditions of Negroes in this city the Negro himself has set out to solve his own housing problem. He took the first step in this direction last week when he amazed those who have been working in his interest by the purchase of six fine big apartment houses on 141st and 142d streets between Lenox and Seventh avenues, property which a few years ago sold for more than $1,350,000. For an initial step it is a long one, and since it was taken by the Negro himself it is evident that he has ideas about how he shall live that are far in advance of those which are being planned for him. In these apartment houses he will have all the comforts of the modern apartment house. He will even be lifted to his apartment by elevators just as in the best apartment house in the city. He will have United States mail chute service, telephone, gas and electricity. In all apartments are hardwood trim and parquet floors, tile baths with showers and pedestalled lavatories, open nickel plated plumbing, with porcelain fixtures, both in bath and in kitchen and ample closet room. French doors with Florentine glass are in the dining rooms. The houses were built about five years ago for white folks who were expected to pay fairly good rents for accommodations. They are now partly occupied by white folks under leases which will not expire until October. As the block shifted from a tenantry of white folks several years ago to one of Colored folks the occupants of the houses changed as rapidly as leases expired and today the row is occupied by white and Colored families. The Negro population of Harlem, when these houses were erected, was estimated at 49,000. This population has almost doubled since that time and today the estimate is that there are upward of 75,000 Negroes in the northeast corner of Harlem. They have huddled into dwellings and tenements and apartments abandoned by the whites. Housing accommodations were so limited that friends of the Negro, folk who had the moral side of the Colored man at heart, real estate men who had interests in Harlem to protect and builders of model tenement houses in the San Juan section decided to help the housing problem of the Negro and plans were laid and talked over for erecting in the Negro section of Harlem a series of model tenements, such as the Hampton at 210 West Sixty-third street, for their occupancy. The proposal was welcome for the Colored folks of the section most of whom are hard working and law abiding citizens. Philip A. Payton, Jr., and others of their leaders co-operated with this committee of moralist real estate men and builders, for the plan would give to the Negro as good housing conditions as prevailed in other sections of the city and at rentals below those which they were paying for poorer quarters. It is a mistaken idea that the Negro does not pay high rents. He pays more relatively for the poor quarters he occupies than the white does for far superior premises. This inequality has been causing considerable unrest in the Colored section and many respectable families have been threatening to leave for the localities where they could have better homes for less money. It was this unrest which spurred the real estate interests of Harlem to lay plans for building clean, wholesome tenements which they could rent for $1.50 a room a week, the apartments being divided into three and four rooms with baths, the bath not being considered a room. This type of house would appeal strongly to the average Negro family and would eliminate the necessity of taking in boarders in order to meet the prevailing high rents. But there were other families in the Negro section who better homes than these houses would provide. They wanted dwelling places as fine as the whites, since they were able to afford THE MONITOR them. It was this demand that induced the steps taken last week. Mr. Payton, Negro real estate man, organized the Philton Realty Company to buy the 141st and 142nd street apartments. Who are interested with him in the purchase of the houses is not to be known. They are Colored folks, however, as far as can be learned, who have entered the company not out of philanthropy, but on a purely commercial basis, that is, to make money. They know to what extent the Colored man has profited by the prosperity waves which have been sweeping over the United States for the last few years. Apparently Negroes have met these waves, for they are willing to pay in the new apartment houses a rental of $10 a room, which means that a four room flat will cost them $40 a month. The larger apartments will cost them from $60 to $70 a month to rent. Since there are 306 suites in the six houses and every one of them will be rented, more than $150,000 will be paid in a year by the Colored folks who will live there. It is the highest rental that has ever been paid by Colored tenancy in this city. The houses also are the finest that have ever come under control of Colored folks in this city.—New York Sun, July 15. Negro Exodus Is Increasing Desire to Earn Higher Wages and For Better Conditions Socially, Presents New Problems to Both South and North. Chicago, Ill.—The exodus of Negroes from the South to northern manufacturing points, stronger within the last month or so, is regarded as likely to increase considerably as the season advances, and to continue throughout the summer. Not more than a quarter of those leaving the South, it is expected will return. The condition is totally without precedent since reconstruction days. As to the situation in Chicago, A. L. Jackson, executive secretary of the Wabash avenue branch of the Y. M. C. A., says: "The Negroes are coming into Chicago pretty regularly, and in larger numbers now. I had a man watch the railroad stations recently for ten days, and the Police Department also had a man take a careful census. In one week they found 500 arrivals and in another week from 1,200 to 1,500. All, of course, do not stop in Chicago. Many go on, to Waukegan, Indiana Harbor and Gary, Detroit, Moline, and various other manufacturing centers. In two days my agents found two parties of from 50 to 75 Negroes using Chicago as a transfer point. The flow has been very steady through good weather." "The real reason for the migration," continued Mr. Jackson, himeslf a Negro, and an authority locally, "is the desire of the Negroes to better their school, housing, social and sanitary conditions. The exodus is coming for the most part from Mississippi, Georgia and Louisiana, with Mississippi leading, and also from South Carolina. Mississippi is leading because of two conditions—lynch law and peonage. In Alabama and Virginia, so-called 'good' states, they are not feeling the Negro migration, but in the states with lynch law and poor schooling, they are leaving in large numbers. The readjustment of the Negro population and higher wages will raise the standard of the Negroes; and in the South, the shortage of them will make their labor more valuable and increase their bargaining power, assuring them more consideration in those questions of law enforcement, schools, housing and conditions of cleanliness. COLOR LINE DISCRIM- INATION ON POTOMAC STEAMERS REMOVED Washington, D. C.—After a nine months' fight by a well organized committee, the "jim-crow" regulations of the Chesapeake and Potomac Steamboat Company have been set aside. Colored passengers are now permitted to enjoy first-class accommodations in the salon and on the salon deck, and are also furnished with state-rooms. This revised regulation went into effect from June 16, 1917. TEACHERS IN NEW ORLEANS New Orleans, La.—The teachers and citizens have made big preparations for the annual session of the National Association of Teachers in Colored Schools, which meets here July 25-29. OMAHA. NEBRASKA. JULY 28. 1917 Press Comments On the East St. Louis Massacre Editorial Opinions Gleaned for Monitor Readers From Various Publications --- Both Colored and White. RACE PRESS. We hope this event will so thoroughly stir up the Negro masses as to pave the way for a general unification process among the race, for at no time in our American history do we need to be organized as at the present trying period. Baltimore (Md.) Commonwealth. Baltimore (Md.) Commonwealth. It is to be hoped that this Federal investigation will at least set the precedent that it is the duty of the Federal Government to reach forth its strong arm and protect outraged Negroes in spite of the doctrine of state's rights. Hopkinsville (Ky.) News. It is believed that Monday's horror will disclose collusion upon the part of the militia. If this should be brought to light we have confidence that someone will be punished for this outrage that places the United States upon a par with Russia and Turkey. This matter cannot be permitted to go unnoticed. Jackson (Tenn.) Searchlight. The race riot that occurred in East St. Louis shows the height of American civilization. Is this a better civilization than the Teutons? Can America think herself better than those who treated Belgians thus? San Antonio (Tex.) Inquirer. San Antonio (Tex.) Inquirer. Illinois will bear its part in the National duty of these parts with better grace and a fairer standard if it shall do its utmost, by a genuine enforcement of its penal statutes to erase some of the blackness of this blot that East St. Louis has spread upon the record of the commonwealth. Washington (D. C.) Eagle. On the one hundred forty-second anniversary of the Declaration of Independence which gave assurance for the protection of all men under our flag and Constitution it is a hard, hard task to drive from the nostrils of our very souls the nauseous stench of the burning flesh of our brothers in East St. Louis. We are trying to take courage here from the better sentiment of the best Americans. Denver (Colo.) Statesmar. The spirit of Abraham Lincoln is recording these atrocities, and who knows but quietly and secretly a Negro Lincoln may suddenly appear on the scene, and instead of appealing make a demand on the Federal Government to put mob-rule out of existence in this nation, or we may crumble like a Babylon, a Rome, or a Spain. Richmond (Va.) Planet. This latest tragedy should be condemned from every pulpit in the land and the sermons upon it should last for not less than six months. The Colored newspapers of the country should take it up as a subject for comment for at least a year to come. We have stood many things but this latest manifestation of heathenism, savagery and fiendishness is without a parallele in the history of this country. Birmingham (Ala.) Reporter. Union leaders are courting black laborers in Birmingham trying to turn them against their employer. Union leaders are shooting and killing black laborers just five hundred miles away because the black laborer wants to work. Do you think it would make any difference because the black man belonged to the union? White men are white men; they are going to protect one another first in the union. The Pittsburg (Pa.) Courier. Far better would it appear to all men of reason and decency if the President of these United States first made America safe for all its citizens before preaching a "New Democracy" and a new "Humanitarianism." Can America fight for a greater purpose than safety at home? Can we imagine a great enemy at our doors than the forces which make of our laws mere printers' ink, and of our constitution mere scraps of paper? WHITE PRESS The Great Falls (Mont.) Tribune. It is a shameful story. It should cause every decent American citizen to blush for his countrymen who did these things. The honor of the country demands the stern punishment of the men and women guilty of such fiendish acts, and yet the history of the past gives us no assurance that this will be done. Billings (Mont.) Gazette. Never has the loyalty of the Negroes been questioned, nor can it be, for on every occasion they have responded to the call of Uncle Sam, and furthermore they have invariably given a good account of themselves. A few more outbreaks of this character and the nation will find itself minus a most valuable adjunct. Rocky Mountain Herald (Denver, Col.) The slaughter—better term it a massacre—of Negroes was not only cruel but friendish. It brings dishonor upon our country and the flag, and we shall be held up to scorn, especially by those with whom we are at war. The Kansas City (Mo.) Journal. The Kansas City (Mo.) Journal. Illinois and America cannot afford to have such an exhibition of transplanted "kultur" and "frightfulness." For the time being there is neither freedom nor bravery in a "land of the free" and the "home of the brave" where such things can take place. For the time being it is mere stultification to protest against barbarities practiced elsewhere while these horrible tragedies are being enacted in an American community. The Cleveland (O.) Leader. Absolutely no excuse can be found for such horrors. They are outbursts of cruel and murderous bestiality which knows no law of God or man. Not a particle of evidence exists that the great majority of the victims of the mob attacks upon Colored men and women had broken any law or given any just cause of offense. They were killed because of their race and for no other reason. The Richmond (Va.) Times-Dispatch. The Richmond (V.A.) TimesDispatch. The Negro should be protected in his industrial rights in Illinois as he is in Virginia. When he has been—when the shame of Illinois has been blotted out—it will be time enough for the North to resume its discussion of politics. The Nashville (Tenn.) Banner. The East St. Louis Negro massacre is the worst manifestation of race conflict ever known in America. It was bloody and barbarous, a disgrace to the country's civilization. There is no proof or record that these Negroes, pitilessly shot down as they fled from their burning homes, had done harm to anyone. Their chief offense was that they had fixed their habitation in the community and asked for work. The Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) The real culprit in this case is the weak city government which for months has been ignoring its duty to enforce the law and preserve the peace. But this time the aggressors were whites, and not a thing was done. This week's outbreak was the direct result of that abdication of municipal authority. Every city that has that kind of municipal government is running the same risk that East St. Louis ran. Houston (Tex.) Post. To have this shameful spectacle of savagery raging in the heart of the country at a time when the nation is giving vent to the loftiest purposes which can animate it is peculiarly humiliating. It not only shames the nation, but it reproaches the nation's allies now engaged in the noblest effort of history to suppress savagery and brutality and to re-enthrone Christian civilization among men. The Monitor is growing. Help us grow. MOSAIC TEMPLARS HOLD ENTHUSIASTIC MEETING Big Increase in Membership and Funds. Invest $30,000 in Liberty Bonds. Little Rock, Ark., July 20.—The Mosaic Templars closed a most enthusiastic meeting here July 13. On July 10 an audience of more than 2,000 listened to an inspiring patriotic address by Roscoe Simmons. Grand officers of the Temple were re-elected Thursday. Reports of the auditor and recorder showed that in the last triennium there had been an increase in membership of more than 12,000, and in funds over $100,000. The order had invested $30,000 of its available funds in Liberty Bonds. Louisville, Ky.—A number of prominent men have filed articles of incorporation with the secretary of state at Frankfort and in the office of the clerk of Jefferson county, establishing the Standard Savings and Loan company. The officers are: Dr. John H. Frank, president; E. L. Bowen, vicepresident; Edward H. Hansberry, treasurer; John H. Frank, Jr., cashier. Makes Second Trip to Training Camp "Bob" Robinson Tells Monitor Readers of Interesting Trip to Army Post At Des Moines. PATRIOTIC SERVICE AT STADIUM Thousands Listen to Soul-Stirring Singing of Colored Cadets and Witness Inspiring Review. We have returned from our second trip to the Reserve Officers' Training Camp at Fort Des Moines. Our trip going and returning was over the "White Pole" route. Our party was composed of Messrs. Broomfield, Banks, Buford, Jackson and myself. We left Friday morning and returned Monday. Many of the incidents of the trip enroute and at Des Moines must be omitted for brevity's sake and lack of space. On arriving in front of the Y. M. C. A. Friday afternoon, we met some of our old friends and many of the boys whom we had met on our visit early in July. We had the pleasure of being introduced to Bishop Johnson of Philadelphia, whom we heard deliver a splendid address, replete with excellent advice and sparkling with wit, Sunday afternoon. Saturday morning we were at the Fort early, but it being an "off day" for the boys, we visited the different companies and the Y. M. C. A. tent. The men in quarters were getting ready for the great demonstration at Drake Stadium Sunday evening at 6:30. When we left the Fort Saturday afternoon we were invited to attend a grand ball given by "The Step Lively Girls" of Des Moines for the cadets at Greenwood Park. The boys seemed to have an enjoyable time, and we know we did watching them dance. Sunday afternoon we watched the boys play a game of baseball and then went to the Y. M. C. A. tent, where we heard two splendid addresses by Bishop Johnson and the Hon. Nelson Crews of Kansas City. At 4:30 we left the Fort and drove to Drake Stadium to attend the White Sparrow Patriotic Service. Autos were parked for blocks and blocks. The Stadium which must hold 5,000 or 6,000 people, was packed. Enthusiasm abounded. Patriotism was all prevalent. Music was furnished by the First and Third Iowa Infantry and the Typographical Union Bands. Community singing, "America," was led by Dean Cowper of Drake University. A military octette, eight uniformed Negro soldiers, sang through megaphones and unaccompanied, three numbers: "The Old Flag Never Touched the Ground," "Couldn't Hear Nobody Pray," and "I want to be Ready." They made a tremendous hit, and the immense audience wildly appalued. This was especially so when one of them waved "Old Glory" as they sang "The Old Flag Never Touched the Ground." The members of the octette were: T. J. Lancaster, J. E. Scott, Bush Hunter, A. S. Gilpin, R. R. Penn, L. C. White, C. H. Thompson and L. G. Koger. Community singing, "The Battle Hymn of the Republic," followed. Then BANK FOR LOUISVILLE Editor Monitor: Vol. III. No. 4 Will Not Speak of Loyalty Washington Minister Says Loyalty And Red Cross Tabooed. Washington, D. C.—Explaining his reason for failure to speak of the Red Cross or of loyalty to the United States, Dr. F. J. Grimke, of the 13th Street Presbyterian Church, made the following statement from his pulpit. "When the United States government shows a proper appreciation of the service of the Negro, who has never failed in every crisis of its history to do his whole duty, to shed his blood freely in its behalf; and when the Red Cross ceases to discriminate against Colored nurses and physicia out of deference to the Negro-hating sentiment of the South, then, and not till then, will I be heard on either subject. I hope I have some little self-respect left, enough, at least not to allow myself to be insulted, and to acquiesce in it. No, I have not spoken and it is not my purpose to speak." came responsive reading of Psalm 46, one side reading one verse and the other side another verse. Can you imagine the effect? A collection was taken for the Woman's Auxiliary of the Navy League. The bands played selections. There was some more community singing; "Onward, Christian Soldiers" being the number. Col. C. C. Ballou, U. S. A., commanding officer then made his appearance to see that everything was in readiness for the military review. The men entered by companies four abreast, formed in battalions, and lined up at the west side of the stadium facing east. A person would not believe that three-fourths of those men had only six weeks of training. He would have believed them to be one of our regiments of regular infantry. They had the appearance, preciseness and regularity of trained veterans. After mass formation the audience joined in singing "The Star Spangled Banner." Stacking arms 300 of the boys formed in a semi-circle in front of Col. Ballou and officers and sang four numbers: "Swing Low, Sweet Chariot," "Shouting All Over Heaven," "Steal Away, and "Tipperary." There was applause, repeated continuous applause for five minutes. Companies reformed and after executing a few commands showing their mastery of the manual of arms, Col. Ballou gave the command, "Pass in Review." It was great. That's all. It would take columns for me to fully describe what took place at the Stadium. One would have to see those men to fully appreciate their efforts. It recalled memories of some sixteen years ago when I was a member of Company L, 25th Infantry. I would like to urge every Colored citizen of Nebraska, who can possibly do so, to take a day off and visit Fort Des Moines. It will be an inspiration to him. Yours most respectfully, W. H. ROBINSON. WOMEN AT PRAYER IN WASHINGTON Washinfton, July 11.—Preparatory to the coming of Mrs. Mary B. Talbot, president of the National Association of Colored Women to Washington to confer with the state presidents and put the question of lynching squarely up to the American people, 5400 women gathered at the Metropolitan Baptist Church this morning from six to seven. The enormous crowd overflowed the entrances and steps and extended into the street. "Wrongs can and must be righted" said Miss Burrroughs. "We regret that the issue has been thrust before us when we are with the nations at war, but there will be no world democracy until the burning of innocent women and babies, aged men and innocent citizens of color is taken from the list of "sports" of civilized America. "We propose to fight for our country, to help against foes at home and abroad, to conserve food and fuel supplies, and we believe that the fight for democracy must begin at home. ASKS CONGRESS TO INVESTIGATE RIOTS Washington, D. C.—Representative Dyer of Missouri introduced a joint resolution Monday, July 9, for a Congressional inquiry into the recent race riots in East St. Louis. In the Senate Mr. Sherman submitted a resolution from the East St. Louis Chamber of Commerce deploring the riots. nole No.108) mime ee eg ‘A Weekly Newspaper devoted to the civic, social and religious interests of the Colored People of Nebraska and the West, with the desire to con- tribute something to the general good and Upbullding of the community and of the race. Published Every Saturday. Bntered es Second-Class Mail Matter July 2, 1016, at the Post Office a¢ Omaha, Neb., under the act of March %, 1878 THE REV. JOHN ALBERT WILLIAMS, Editor and Publisher, Lucile, Skaggs Edwards and William Garnett Haynes, Associate Editore \Seorge Welle Parker, Contributing Editer and Business Manager. SUBSCRIPTION RATES, 61.08 PER YEAR Advertising Rates, $8 cents an inch per issue. Address, ‘The Monitor, 1115 North Twenty-first. street, Omaha. ‘Feiephone Webster 4208. 2 e AGITATION AGAIN WINS The tremendous protest that went to Washington against the retirement of Lieut.-Col. Young has again demon- strated what the race can do by united action. It shows, too, the power of the Negro press. The press was a unit in its dignified, but insistent de- mand, that Col. Young’s physicial in- capacity for active service be fully es- tablished before he be retired. The physicians’ finding that his “blood pressure was too high” was taken with @ most liberal allowance of salt by the race throughout the country. His forced retirement would have aroused resentment, as in the light of events which reasonable and thoughtful men eannot ignore, it would have been re- garded as a clever ruse to rob us of Tepresentation in the higher ranks of the army. Fortunately, however, “for the present,” to quote the suggestive words of Secretary Baker, Col. Young is not to be retired. He has been re- ‘stored to active duty and promoted his promotion dating from June This is a victory won through alert and united action. . Just how elastic the term “for the present” will prdye, remains to be seen. But “for the present,” agitation again wins, It is now Colonel Young. We indulge the hope that in due time this gallant officer whose record is untarnished, may become General Young. ASTOUNDING NEW YORK ‘The fact that a real estate firm composed exclusively of Negroes could purchase property in the cits of New York at a cost of $1,300,000 rub your eyes, you are not dreaming— ONE MILLION THREE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS—for hous- ing our people in comfort, is a strik- ing evidence of the progress we are making. ‘We wish that we could publish cuts of the magnificent apartments which this enterprising firm has purchased and which made financial New York accustomed though it is to big deals catch its breath. Negroes, pooling their own money to swing a deal like that! Astounding! That this firm should have the con- fidence, which is not misplaced, tha they would be able to secure tenant: to make the investment pay is a mos' hopeful sign. Despite limited oppor tunities for business training, the rac is developing keen, alert business men who are capable of financial deal: that can astound even New York. This same thing in lesser ratio is happening all over this country. OMAHA’S NEW COL- ORED POPULATION Last week when North Omaha Col- ored folk were tremblingly awaiting the outburst of a race riot that never happeneé, a woman called up on the phone and said that certain of The Monitor staff ought to be hanged for bringing so many southerners to Oma- ha, She didn’t leave her name, she was so: excited. We hope, however, that sho will read the following facts and get busy trying to teach some of the old Omaha Colored folk how to become an asset instead of a liability. About two hundred have been brought to Omaha and about two hundred more will be brought before the cold weather starts in. Of these two hun- dred, every one is working hard from eight to fourteen hours a day. About sixty have brought their families and half that number have gone to house- keeping. More than eighty have start- ed bank accounts and those who have not are saving their money. Many of them are pooling their earnings and helping friends in the south who have not railroad fare to come west. Quite a number are planning to buy smal homes next spring. Two want to lease or purchase small farms near Omahi for truck gardening purposes, Al the men’s wives who have come north are doing domestic work in aa effort to help their husbands gain a foot. hold and to have their children take the fullest advantage of the excellent system of education furnished b3 Omaha. One man, a minister, who isn’t too proud to work every day with his hands, has started a missior on Lake street to minister to the spir- tual needs of those among whom he preached while in the southland. More ‘than seventy intend to go to night school when opened next fall. All of ‘them are good, law-abiding people ‘and of upright Christian character. ‘This is the type of people The Mon. ‘tor hes brought to Omaha and we are mighty glad they are here. Possibly they will be able to teach some of Om- aha’s old citizens something about thrift. PEOPLE There are all sorts of people, but they have common sorrows, common experiences and common joys. Let us be kind and helpful and sympathet- ie towards all people, simply because like us they are people, beset with sins and infirmities. No, this is not a sermon, but it will help you to think about it. DRAFTED A proportionately large number of our race have been drafted. We hope to publish the complete Omaha list in our next issue and will appreciate it if those who were drawn will send their names to The Monitor office, as we desire to have the list as accurate as possible. | SKITS OF SOLOMON ’ The Goat | Be kind to the goat. Not the rocky mountain goat that hurdles the big boulders playing hide and seek with the sportsman; not the back yard goat that makes a dainty breakfast off tin ‘eans and comie supplements; not-the trained goat that boosts a new member ‘into the first degree of secret secrecy; ror yet the ancient satyr that wore Pe tops of his own woolery and spent his hours flirting with forest chickenry, flutes and rah rah grape juice; but the modern human goat who makes the big mistake of talking the way he feels about things gener- ally. He is the poor mutt who must be satisfied with the bouillon oft boiled eggs while the loud mouth pat- riot who doesn’t mean a word he says gets the chance to eat the eggs. If the newspaper reports that the Allies took forty-four miles of trenches and are still a long way from the German base and the goat, knowing that the Germans aren't holding forty-four miles of trench embroidery, essays to ‘say that the paper must be mistaken, he has to make it to the tall timber to keep from being hanged as a traitor and a German spy. The goat believes that reason should have a part in all deliberations, but the scoundrel who clothes himself in patriotism for the chance of snatching a patch of the needful, calls reason sinful. The moral of this symposium remains that if you want to cut a caper and call down the clapping yell yourself hoarse for the flag, cuss anyone who wants to find a reason for our entering the war, and don’t forget to boot the ‘goat. Obvious Observations _ The Colored population of Omaha is ‘row over the agony of the terrible psychological riot which took place last week. A ‘Anyone who thought that the draft lottery wouldn't hit the local race boys hard has another guess coming. It was a real sure enough jolt. If any evangelist could prove that it is hotter in hades than it has been around here this week, heaven ought to be overcrowded. Russia has the stomach-ache again The Allies have temporarily aban- Jdoned their drive until a few millio “Teddies” can get over to help out. The job proved a bigger one than they bargained for. Mr. Murphy Spudd has dropped down to a bone and a half per bushel He has been un aristocrat so long that it must be a hard blow to fal into the plebian class again. The food control bill has passec congress and the next thing is fo prices to come down—that is, if price: can be persuaded to come down, ‘The old legend that living in the south is cheap, has passed, South: erners coming north say that living is one-third higher down in Bam thar north of the M. D. line. Three million German spies were arrested in the U. S. last week. The country will never be safe until the other twenty millions are all safely eating sauerkraut behind the bars. Please pass the chipped ice. Thanking you for your most earn- est attention, we will now grab the hook and line and find a soft spot un: der the bending maple beside the old Ha potid: John Ruskin Cigar, 5 cents. Biggest nnd Best. THE MONITOR st JOHN'S A. M. E. pemgees churcH Notes | Mr. Edward Penn, the only son of Mrs. Nettie Rollins, was buried from the residence of Mrs. Tolsons on No. 25th street Monday afternoon, Mr. Penn though only 22 years old, be- cause of his most excellent disposi- tion had a large number of friends who turned out and gave showers of beautiful floral boquets and designs in sacred memory of him. When 14 years of age he began working at Jacob Rosenblatt’s Grocery and Meat Market as an errand boy at $6 a week. At the time of his death he was meat cutter and seller at the fame store at $16 a week, the only Colored man in Omaha holding a position of that kind in a store. His ambition and honesty won for him this honor. The Willing Workers gave a pri- frase picnic at Elmwod park, which ‘was the most pleasant and enjoyable ‘outing of the club this season. Sev- eral visitors were guests of honor. ‘The principal characters in “David, the Shepherd Boy,” to be presented at the Brandeis theatre August éth, are: David, tenor, J. Anderw Sin- gleton; Saul, bass, Leroy Kelley; Samuel, baritone, Leon Robinette; Jesse, tenor, W. G. Haynes; Elder tenor, I. R. Maxwell; Abner, bass, J. A. Graves; Abigail, soprano, Miss Darlene Duvall; Michal, alto, Mrs. Maude Ray; attendants, soprano, Miss Pearl Ray; Alto, Mrs. Myrtle Moore. Others will appear in duets, trios and quartettes. TO THE PUBLIC Omaha, Neb., July 27, 1917. To a Kind, Generous Public who have for five years given their hearty support to every literary and musical effort put forth under my manage- ment: I take this opportunity to an- |nounce that on August 6, at the Bran- |deis theatre, will appear some of f Jest singers from the five Nef churales in Oimeha, in the sacred ca: tata “David, the Shepherd’ Boy:” “Ana let me say, when you hear this chorus, the concensus of opinion will be, for quality and range of voices you never listened to more effective harmony and phrasing in solo and chorus work by local talent than will be rendered by this most excellent, large chorus, under the thorough and artistic train- ing of Mr. Ben Stanley, who says: “Tam sure of a good rendition.” That statement alone is an assurance of a real musical treat. While we have appealed to you at different times to support us in our efforts, we have never before made the appeal with the personal feeling that if there is any consideration to be given our’ many efforts to render service, nat only to St. John but to the public at} large whenever called upon, there is’ no time in our five years’ varied career that the demonstration would have been more appreciated by us than now. We are not appealing to you’ for a large crowd, the great number of cash tickets already purchased as-| sures us of a large crowd. But we lure asking for the Omaha public at large to turn out in full. We ask it first, because it is a representative’ chorus composed of members and friends from Negro churches in Om- aha, and truly they are going to make 2 lasting impression which will effect the entire race for good in this com- munity. Secondly, every day we hear complimentary words of praise, and we appreciate them, from the public. who say to us that we have given op- portunity to many splendid talents that have been dormant and created | an enthusiastic desire and apprecia~ tion on the part of the public for the same. You call to memory the hours spent at the phone locating persons regardless of denomination for work by day and by week, which has num- bered hundreds of assignments; and the hours spent locating strangers in your homes when asked for rooms, all this without even a desire for rec- ompense. As we go about among you day after day and listen to your kind words of praise, and realizing that we are nearing the end of our assigned work at this place, the thought is, if there is really a public appreciation and gratitude for our feeble efforts in this community these past years at a sacrifice of time and even health it- self, if it was known that we would | feel the earnest sincerity of the many | good things you are saying more | keenly at this time because is is our le laborious effort, realizing that a public demonstration would mean much to us, I am sure an advantage would be taken of the very small prices to make it possible for you to have first class seats without much sacrifice. And let me especially in- vite the Engineers and Firemen’s Protective asosciation, whom we had the very great pleasure of addressing in their grand opening over a year ago; the ladies of the N. W. C. H. who have done a great work, who have found us ever ready to render service and every individual and the public at large, we especially invite to be present August 6, at the Bran- dies theatre. . Yours for lifting as we climb, , — July | Famous month of Julius | Caesar and of American Independence. We, too, are making his- tory, rapidly. | July Sales Now | On | Thomas Kilpatrick & Co. ARE YOU SATISFIED with your Dry Cleaner? If net, try the DRY CLEANERS | BEST WORK AND SERVICE NONE BETTER Call Us First PHONE DOUGLAS 1811 ‘24th St, 1 bleck nerth of Cuming , Street > £ FXOLSUM ae KLEEN MAID Why Bey Interior When The Best COSTS NO “ORET JAY BURM6 BAKING OO. THE BETTER KIND Made from rood clear lumber, covered with fibre; well bound on edges, Durable corners and braces where necessary. Sturdy locks and hinges, 2 trays nicely cloth lined. 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Sold un- ens eae ae have © 6¢-| on; all ai Fanestan Bee 211 Seuth 14th Bt Onsaian. | tooedaaenieemeeerenseseet I TAKE PLEASURE f amt your trade solely upon the You' will profit by trading here. H. E. YOUNG Webster 515 2114-16 N. 24th St. WATERS BARNHART PRINTING CO a EI NE aS ee el : | Drink TE-TO ‘The Great Teetotalers’ Beverage An Invigorating, Healthful Drink, | ABSOLUTELY PURE, Being Made _— : Froma selected Cereals. There is no beverage better than Te-To, which de- serves your patronage on its merits and because it’s 4 made right here in Omaha. ' You Can Buy TE-TO Everywhere | On Tap or in Bottles ORDER A CASE | For your home or to take along on the camping trip. It is an | eg drink for young and old, being very refreshing and health- eee : | Willow Springs Beverage Co. | Douglas 1306 or 2108 For TE-TO ‘Anita Patti Brown ? One of America’s Greatest Singers Grove M. E. Church Tuesday, July 31st Caius “The Utmost in Candy” THE O’BRIEN CO. Candy Makers “Phone Tyler 1200 i 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. * AMUSEMENTS # 24th and Parker SUNDAY Elmo Lincoln in MIGHT AND THE MAN Jimmie Dale alias THE GREY SEAL Ham and Bud Comedy Jerry Comedy MONDAY Triangle Night Enid Bennett in SEEKING HAPPINESS Other Features to be Announced, TUESDAY Vitagraph Night Mary Anderson and Antonio Moreno in THE MAGNIFICENT MEDDLER And Other Interesting Features. WEDNESDAY ADVENTURES OF STINGAREE Hearst-Pathe News ‘Triangle Comedy THURSDAY i Helen Holmes in THE RAILROAD RAIDERS Clara Kimball Young in ‘Triangle Comedy FRIDAY Metro Night SATURDAY Hearst-Pathe News An Enjoyable Program Has Been Ar- ranged for Saturday. ALAMO DeLUXE ICE CREAM GARDEN SPECIAL ATTRACTION! Cabaret entertainment every evening from 7:80 to 11:80. Don't forget the De Luxe Matinee every ‘Thursday and Sunday \oon from 3:30 to 5:80, No on Sunday. a ICE CREAM DELIVERED FREE: Herrington & Killingsworth. Phone W. 2661. bette eee stat tate tet jeanne een ttt Rex Theatre 64 Z Z Yy 9 LEW ROSE—Yeur Favorite Comedion 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 Een at eee t $3 P.M, to 12 M. Monarch Pool Hall Doulas S720 198 12 M. to 4 Ao Me, Bouglae, 1491, 2401 Tat Mp. mee Reaidence, Webster "ret JOE LEWIS-—TAXI AUTO EXPRESS Service Day and Night Please Phong. All Express Orders to Webster Yost Iss cape OE INS Sa ced A Place te Eat Lee Vaughn, Proprietor 1210 Dodge Street. Events and Persons Mrs. Howard Livingston left for Los Angeles, California, Tuesday evening and will remain indefinitely. Louis Lang, nine year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Lang, 934 North 27th street, died Sunday evening and was buried Wednesday. Little Louis contracted whooping cough a short time ago and his lungs became affected. Glass blowing entertainment at Mt. Moriah Baptist church August 28. Keep it in mind.—Adv. Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence A. Parker entertained at luncheon in honor of Miss Alice Dobson, of Okolona, Miss., Tuesday afternoon. Covers were laid for eight. Miss Dobson, who acted as bridesmaid at the recent Parker-Cropp wedding, left that evening for Oklahoma, where she will spend a few weeks before returning home. Twelve persons arrived in Omaha from the south during the week. Plain sewing done. Children's clothes a specialty. Mrs. L. Johnson, Webster 1621.—Adv. Maceo Pinkard's Jazz Band stopped the show at every performance last week at Mannion's Park Theatre, St. Louis, Mo. Newspapers there say it's the only one of its kind in existence. Playing Western time. Booked solid. Fifteen people. When you need a good clean shave, see P. H. Jenkins, 1818 Dodge street.—Adv. Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Russell left Monday night for New York for a two weeks' visit. Mrs. General Scott leaves Sunday night for Chicago where she will visit with relatives and friends. Mrs. Mary Smith of Kansas City, Mo., is visiting her sister-in-law, Mrs. Lulu Thompson, of 3407 Boyd street. Mr. Charles Shelton continues quite ill. Ladies tailoring and dressmaking. Mrs. E. M. January, 2310 N. 25th St. Webster 1483.—Adv. Mrs. Zola Himes of St. oseph, Mo., enroute home from Lincoln, where she had been in attendance upon the Grand Chapter O. E. S., of which she is treasurer, spent a few days in Omaha visiting her aunts, Mrs. Shelton and Mrs. Kitchen. The Phi Delta Sorority gave a surprise shower on Mrs. George Blair, of 2614 Patrick avenue, Friday night. The members of St. Philip's church are going to have a Trolley Party Wednesday night, August 1st, and will be delighted to have their friends go along, too.—Adv. Miss Blanche Nance returned Saturday night from Lincoln, where she spent part of her vacation. The waitresses of the Castle Cafe gave a private picnic at Lakeview Park Tuesday evening. Mrs. Hyson Dudley was the guest of honor. Mr. S. L. Bush and family will occupy a box at the Brandeis Theatre August 6. Smoke John Ruskin 5c Cigar. Biggest and Best—Adv. Mrs. Mamie Johnson, of St. Paul, Minn., who has been the guest of her sister, Mrs. Anna Lee, returned to her home Tuesday. For real estate, loans, insurance and investments, see Eugene Thomas first. Rooms 413-14 Karbach Block, 15th and Douglas. Phone Douglas 3607.—Adv. Miss Lutie M. Bryant leaves Sunday night for Pryor Lake, Minn., where she expects to remain until September. Matthew Buford of Des Moines, Ia., died July 16 at the residence of his sister, Mrs. Jesse Snell. The body was taken to Des Moines where the burial took place Thursday, July 19. Are YOU one of the FOUR HUNDRED WHO OWE FOR THE MONITOR? Please PAY. The money is needed. Mrs. Mattie Beasley of Kansas City, Mo., is the guest of Mrs. Thomas Perry, 2130 North Twenty-seventh street. Miss Beasley is an expert stenographer and may make Omaha her home. John Ruskin Cigar, 5 cents. Biggest and Best Mrs. W. M. Moore attended the Grand Chapter O. E. S. at Lincoln and was the guest of her nephew and niece, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Dorsey. Mrs. Emma Sledd and son, of Paducah, Ky., are the guests of Mr. and Mrs. George Sledd, 2722 Hamilton St. She will also be the guest of her niece, Mrs. Joseph Taylor. Mrs. W. B. Watson attended the Grand Chapter O. E. S. at Lincoln last week and had a most delightful time. Mrs. Hattie Miller left Sunday for St. Paul, Minn. Don't fail to hear Anita Patti Brown at Grove M. E. Church Tuesday night. She is one of America's most gifted singers.—Adv. Joseph Taylor has taken charge of the Brown Apartments at Twenty-first and Cass streets. Are you reminding your friends of the Glass Blowing entertainment? Mt. Moriah Baptist Church, August 28. Keep it in mind.-Adv. G. R. KINNEY CO., Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Shelly Cook, who were recently married in Los Angeles, Ca., are expected in Omaha soon. A reception will be given in their honor Tuesday night at the residence of Mrs. Anna Lee, 2914 Lake street. Mrs. Alfred Jones and daughters, Ethel and Irene, spent Thursday in Lincoln, attending the Grand Chapter. Among those who will occupy boxes at the Brandies, August 6, are Dr. Craig Morris, Dr. P. W. Sawyers and party, Mr. and Mrs. George Ashby, Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Bird, Mrs. Walter Seals and daughter, Mrs. Lizzie Brown, Mrs. Josephine Winston, Mrs. Cary and party, the Misses Freda Campbell and Sunshine Lee, of Sheridan, Wyo., and Dr. and Mrs. J. H. Hutton. Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Lewis and family motored to Fort Des Moines last Friday where they visited the Officers' Training Camp with which they were delighted. They had the pleasure while there of meeting Lieut.-Col. Young, who was a guest at the Fort. Get the Church going habit. Mrs. Fleming Brown, who has been visiting Mrs. F. F. J. McCullough on No. 24th street, has returned to her home at Neligh, Neb. Mrs. Chas. Garrett, who underwent a severe operation at Nichalas Senn hospital, is getting along nicely. Prof. J. W. Bundrant, who is at the training camp at Des Moines, spent Sunday with his wife. Mrs. Pearl Carter, sister-in-law of Mr. W. E. Carter, was buried from her home on North 21st street Monday afternoon. Mrs. Coston, who has been critically ill at her home on North 28th avenue, is much better and able to be up. ENTHUSIASTIC OVER VISIT TO TRAINING CAMP Thomas Reese, accompanied by his ward, Miss Camille Simpson, left for Des Moines last Saturday morning, hoping to have the pleasure of meeting his old commander, Lieut.-Col. Young, who was spending a few days at the Officers' Reserve Training Camp. Col. Young received orders to proceed to Columbus, Ohio, Saturday, so that Mr. Reese missed him; but he remained over Sunday in Des Moines and is most enthusiastic over what he saw and heard. He says that the men at the training camp are making history for the Negro race and winning the admiration and respect of the people of that city. WOLF ON BUYING TRIP Mr. J. Wolf, well known Douglas street habercasher and a Monitor advertiser, is in New York making purchases for fall. Word from him advises that he will have the most up-to-the-minute stocks of merchandise in the city. Mr. Wolf can always be depended upon to have such a stock, but what pleases his customers most is that he goes to the world's fashion center personally and finds out the latest things fashionable and then personally superintends the buying of the same. When Monitor readers buy from Wolf they buy the latest. HERE'S TOO GOOD A Dr. Leonard E. Britt owns an auto. He also has a bright four-year-old son, Leonard, Jr., who is a most observant youngster. Master Leonard said: "My papa has a self-starter and a crank on his car. When the self-starter won't work my papa uses the crank. When the crank won't work, my papa usese the self-starter; but when nezer one 'jes' won't, WON'T work, then my papa he usese swear words." Kinney's Big Shoe Store 207-209 No. 16th St. Loyal Hotel Bldg. All Ladies' Pumps and Strap Slippers in stock, $3.00 to $5.00 values ..... $1.98, $2.29 Ladies' White Pumps and Strap Slippers, big values, 98c, $1.49 Ladies' White Lace Boots, all sizes ..... $1.98 Misses' and Children's White Slippers and Shoes ..... 98c G. R. KINNE 207-209 North 16th St "Be Sure You're in K Look for the Kinney Co. Sign. THE MONITOR GREATEST CIRCUS IS COMING MONDAY Barnum and Bailey Show Will Positively Visit in This Vicinity. There is to be a real circus day this year—a Barnum and Bailey circus day. Thirty acres of tents will be set, and the big show will be exhibited in Omaha on Monday, July 30. A wonderful new program is promised. Starting with a magnificent pageant entitled, "Aladdin and His Wonderful Lamp," the circus will occupy three hours or more with events in air, on platform, and rings, and in the huge hippodrome surrounding. Not one moment will be lost in all of the spaces of the vast enclosure. The opening feature is the first attempt at Chinese pageantry in the history of American circuses, and it has been described as the most gorgeous presentation ever attempted. The story of the genie slave of the magic lamp is too well known to need description here. However, it may be well to call attention to the possibilities for display in coloring and magnificent settings in the Chinese locale, and to the fact that Barnum and Bailey have spent $1,000,000 to reproduce all of its glorious possibilities. CRONSTROM'S PANTALORIUM The circus program, which follows the pageant, is made up almost entirely of names and acts new to the American public, the cream of all continental circuses having rushed to the big show's European agents for booking on account of the closing of most of the big foreign circuses... There will be more than one hundred acts, and to name and describe them would occupy too much space. 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 E. Jones and Clara C. Keys. N preparations. Webster 545t Pre-Inventory Basement Sales Kansas and Field The nation depends upon other light oils are refined. Oil gasoline is made in the United down, one-half of the automobile industry is, in a way, depends much oil as all of the states York, West Virginia, Indiana, above facts, is it strange that of Oklahoma oil companies are almost every day you read of dollars. Recently the report production to the Magnolia Oil and oil journals reported the shortnight ago the Hill Oil and Gas Company for $12,000,000. The Farmers Oil and Gas selling 400 square feet lots, giving of the said deed. These lots are newly discovered oil wells around ONCE! There is no telling what do for you. The Farm 612-613 Pa BRANDEIS STORES FREE SHOES EY CO., Inc. t.—Loyal Hotel Bldg. nney's" Before Buying. "Mail Orders Filled." ers Filled." John T. Payne left Wednesday for Minneapolis for an indefin He expects eventually to reti Calgary, Canada, when he has his home for many years. SHOES AT LOWEST PRICES DOMESTICS DRUGS NOTIONS WHITE GOODS HOSIERY AND UNDERWEAR Fine Savings for Everybody Every 15th pair of shoes purchased at our store. Saturday and Monday, will be given away absolutely All Men's Oxford in stock, all sizes and styles, $5.00 to $6.00 values, at .....$2.29 and $2.48 Men's Dress Shoes, black and tan, all styles and sizes, at .....$1.98 to $2.98 Men's Dress Shoes, tan and black, at .....$2.48 Boys' Oxford and Shoes, tan or black .....$1.49, $1.98 Kansas and Oklahoma Oil Fields Amaze the World The nation depends upon Oklahoma and Kansas for its high grade oil from which gasoline and other light oils are refined. Oklahoma is producing over one-third (1-3) of the crude oil from which gasoline is made in the United States. If the Kansas and Oklahoma oil fields were to suddenly shut down, one-half of the automobiles in the United States would have to stop running. The great automobile industry is, in a way, dependent upon Oklahoma oil fields. OKLAHOMA is producing almost twice as much oil as all of the states east of the Mississippi River—more than Pennsylvania, Ohio, New York, West Virginia, Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky, Tennessee and Louisiana combined. Considering the above facts, is it strange that OKLAHOMA & KANSAS OIL MEANS MILLIONS, or that hundreds of Oklahoma oil companies are making fortunes for their shareholders? The wonder of it never ceases. Almost every day you read of men, or groups of men, or companies selling their holdings for millions of dollars. Recently the report was published of the McMann Oil Company, which sold out part of its production to the Magnolia Oil Company for the vast sum of $35,000,000. Just a few days ago the press and oil journals reported the sale of the B. B. Jones property in the Oklahoma field for $7,000,000. A fortnight ago the Hill Oil and Gas Company sold their holdings in Oklahoma oil fields to the Cosden Oil and Gas Company for $12,000,000. The Farmers Oil and Gas Company has holdings in these wonderful producing oil fields. It is now selling 400 square feet lots, giving a title in fee simple, guaranteeing the title forever, to the purchaser of the said deed. These lots are selling now at ten dollars and will soon be doubled in price, due to the newly discovered oil wells around this property. You better get down to the ground floor and invest AT ONCE! There is no telling what a hundred dollars invested in the Farmers Oil and Gas Company will do for you. The Farmers Oil & Gas Co. 612-613 Paxton Block, Omaha, Neb. as payment in full for.....lots at $10.00 each. This Company reserves the right to refund all money received in case lots have been sold or advanced in price. PLEASANT HOUR CLUB The Pleasant Hour Social Club held its annual picnic at Elmwood Park Tuesday afternoon. The day was ideal and a delightful time was spent by the members of the club and their invited guests. There was an abundance of good things to eat and so much ice cream that it is reported that a five gallon can tried to overrun or overturn Dr. Hutten's auto. At all events there was some near tragedy, or comedy, in which an auto belonging to Dr. Hutten, an ice cream freezer, some cigars, and Joe Brown figured. Hair growing and hair preservation, scalp treatment, manicuring and massage. Smith, Chiles & Wheeler, 2414 North 24th. Webster 3024.—Adv. LADIES' AND GENTLEMEN'S TAILORING CLEANING PRESSING ALTERING There's a difference. All work done by tailors who know how to keep garments shaped and in condition, something unattain- able by pressing machines. Look over your wardrobe and then call Room 8, Patterson Block 17th and Farnam Streets We Have a Complete Line of FLOWER, GRASS AND GARDEN Seeds Bulbs, Hardy Perennials, Poultry Supplies esh cut flowers always on ha swart's Seed Store N. 16th St. Opp. Post Office Phone Douglas 977 Phones: Office, Douglas 3841; Residence, Harney 2156 Reference—Any Judge of the District Court of Douglas County. E. F. Morearty ATTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT LAW 640 Bee Bldg. Omaha, Neb. ```markdown ``` Mail deed to "David, The Shepherd Boy" HOME OF THE BEST SINGING Theatre, Au PRESENTED BY SOME OF THE BEST SINGERS IN THE WEST Brandeis Theatre, August 6th BEN STANLEY, Director. 50c. First Floor 50c. First Balcony 35c and 25c. SINGLETON (TENOR) A St. John's A. M. K. 14 for Reserved Seat as So to Seats Held. First Purchas Box Seats 50c. First Floor 50c and 35c. First Balcony 35c and 25c. J. ANDREW SINGLETON (TENOR) AS "DAVID" Benefit St. John's A. M. E. Church Call Douglas 5914 for Reserved Seat as Soon as You Purchase Duplicate Ticket. No Seats Held. First Purchaser Gets First Choice. [Name] P. H. JI Telephone 1313 Dodge Street Omaha's Most Successful Barber. Nitrous Oxide and Oxygen Gas for Painless Extractions Best 22K gold crowns.....$4.00 and $5.00 Gold fillings.....$2.00 and up Casted gold inlays.....$5.00 and up Heavy 22K bridgework.....$5.00 and $6.00 per tooth Porcelain crowns.....$5.00 Full upper or lower plates, best material.....$10.00 Silver fillings.....$1.00 Temporary fillings.....$ .50 Extractions.....$ .50 and up ORDER FOR LOTS IN THE FARMERS OIL & GAS CO. 613 Paxton Building, Omaha, Neb. Cantata in Ten Scenes IE OF THE BEST SINGERS IN THE WEST Theatre, August 6th First Floor 50c and 35c. Balcony 35c and 25c. LETON (TENOR) AS "DAVID" John's A. M. E. Church Reserved Seat as Soon as You Purchase Held. First Purchaser Gets First Choice. Our Growing Popularity Up-to-date methods, courteous attention, clean, sanitary surroundings, five barbers who know their business. This is what my shop offers you. Omaha's Most Successful Barber. P. H. JENKINS Telephone Red 3357 1313 Dodge Street Omaha, Neb. Dentistry Oxygen Gas for Painless Extractions $4.00 and $5.00 $2.00 and up $5.00 and up $5.00 and $6.00 per tooth $5.00 best material $10.00 $1.00 $ .50 $ .50 and up Singleton, D. D. S. South 14th Street (People's Drug Store) Omaha Oil the World high grade oil from which gasoline and third (1-3) of the crude oil from which Omaha oil fields were to suddenly shut ave to stop running. The great auto- OKLAHOMA is producing almost twice more than Pennsylvania, Ohio, New Louisiana combined. Considering the MEANS MILLIONS, or that hundreds holders? The wonder of it never ceases. anies selling their holdings for millions Oil Company, which sold out part of its 5,000,000. Just a few days ago the press in the Oklahoma field for $7,000,000. A in Oklahoma oil fields to the Cosden Oil wonderful producing oil fields. It is now seeing the title forever, to the purchaser will soon be doubled in price, due to the down to the ground floor and invest AT the Farmers Oil and Gas Company will & Gas Co. , Omaha, Neb. --- 3 Phone Douglas 7812 J 4 South Side Notes Mr. Lot Pegram returned this week after a week's visit with relatives in Oklahoma City. He had a very pleasant visit and is very much pleased and elated over the industries and possessions of our people there. We wish to thank our many friends for their kindness during the sickness and death of our beloved daughter and sister, Mrs. Eva Gray. Also for the beautiful floral offerings. Mr. and Mrs. G. C. Tucker, Mr. and Mrs. S. Orvin, Mr. and Mrs. Perkins, Messrs. Chas. and Ernest Cage, Mr. and Mrs. F. Gray and family. Baptismal services will be held at Bethel Baptist church the first Sunday in August at 2 p. m. The Fred Douglass Literary society has changed its meeting from Friday evening of each week to Tuesday eve. On last Tuesday the subject "Should Women Suffrage be Abolished," brought a large enthusiastic number to hear the debate, which was very interesting. Mrs. Mitchell of La Juanta, Colo., and Miss Beatrice Stewart had the negative side of the debate with Messrs. Good and W. Andrews the affirmative. Master Thomas Dooley, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Dooley, of 4427 So. 26th St., is seriously sick with appendicitis. He was taken to the St. Joseph hospital Tuesday night, where an operation was performed Wednesday morning in hopes of saving his life. The Mission Circle of Bethel Baptist church will give a lawn social at the home of Mrs. Velma Hill, 5310 So. 27th street, Saturday, July 28th. Everybody invited. The Mission Circle will meet next Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Denman, of 32nd and U streets. Mr. Chas. Boyd, of Baxter Kansas, arrived Sunday afternoon for a visit with his parents, Rev. and Mrs. J. W. Wilson of 5322 So. 25th street. Events and Persons The Junior Rosebud Girls met with Misses Willa and Mutta Hendricks on Pinkney street, last Friday night and presented a good program. The next meeting will be August 2, at the residence of Clarissa Holloway on Lake street. Mrs. Minnie Crosswaite of Kansas City, Mo., enroute from Lincoln to Marshalltown, Ia., and Chicago to visit her sons, was the guest of Mrs. Alphonso Wilson Saturday. Mrs. James C. Donley entertained Wednesday afternoon from three to five, complimentary to her guests, Mrs. Simms and Mrs. Lisha of Grand Rapids, Mich. Miss Lena Evans has returned after a very pleasant visit with friends in Kansas City, Mo. For dressmaking, call Miss Alexander. 2413 N. 29th st. Web. 3927. Mr. and Mrs. Charley Rollins and family, accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Dan Smith, motored up from Nebraska City Sunday to visit Mrs. Martha Moore, of Twenty-first and Nicholas streets, who is Mrs. Rollins' sister. Before leaving for home Mr. Rollins subscribed for The Monitor. "Where are you going the first of August?" To the Trolley Party, of course.—Adv. Mrs. Hallie Chrism of Kansas City, Kas., who attended the United Grand Chapter O. E. S., which convened at Lincoln last week, is the guest of Mrs. William Roulette, 2222 No. 26th. Mrs. Victoria Clay Haley of St. Louis, Mo., is the guest of Dr. and Mrs. L. E. Britt. She is the national organizer of the National Association of Colored Women's clubs. Miss Gladys Jordan and Miss Aline Bentley will open a delicatessen at 2414 North 24th Street, in the parlors of Mrs. Hughes, Saturday, July 28. Hours 6 to 10. Public invited. —Adv. Leon Smallwood left for Duluth, Minn., last week where he will remain indefinitely. D. W. Matthews, of 1912 Paul street, who recently was called to Chicago by the illness of his daughter and returned when advised that she was out of danger, received a telegram Wednesday announcing her death. The body was sent to Vicksburg, Miss., for burial. Robert H. Lee, who is agent for the Western Indemnity Insurance Company, has begun buying a cozy home at 2015 Grant street. STANEK'S PHARMACY Henry Stanek, Prop. PRESCRIPTION EXPERT Cor. 24th and L Sts. Tel. Sc. 878 Heffley's Tailors For Nifty Up-to-Date CLOTHING Oliver Theatre Bldg. 149 N. 13th Lincoln Department Anita M. Taylor, Call L9810 9 a. m. to 3 p. m. The Optimistic set held its regular meeting at Epworth park Thursday. There was an unusually large attendance and all had a very enjoyable afternoon. The out-of-town guests were Mrs. John May, Mrs. Murphy, Miss Nance of Omaha, Miss Gibson and Miss Odessa Hillman. Mrs. Lester Holmes returned Wednesday from Nehawka after a short visit with Miss Ella Mason. Mr. A. Patrick and Miss Florence Patrick entertained at dinner Monday evening in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Moore of St. Joseph, Missouri and Miss Hilman of Chillicothe. Covers were laid for eight. After dinner the guests spent the evening motoring about the city. Mrs. Henry Crews and daughter, Valerie, left Saturday for Salina, Kansas, to spend the remainder of the summer visiting Mrs. Crews' mother, Mrs. Perry. Mrs. Eva Pinkett, Mrs. Madah Desdunes, Mrs. Dora Donnelly of Omaha and Mrs. Grace Simms of Grand Rapids, Mich, were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Jenquenz on last Wednesday. It just arrived. It's a big, healthy bouncing assortment of fall and winter woolens. You ought to see it.—The new fabrics are certainly nifty. The general committee of Armantha Chapter No. 54, O. E. S., composed of Mesdames Laura Johnson, Lizzie Woods, Lulu Moore, Maude Johnson and Gertrude Haynes deserve great credit for the efficient way in which arrangements were made and executed for the entertainment of delegates to the Grand Chapter of Missouri, convening here during the past week. More than 100 delegates departed greatly pleased, while the local chapter deemed it financially successful, clearing $25.00. The reception tendered the visitors Tuesday evening was attended by a very large number who thoroughly enjoyed the proffered entertainment. The officers elected for the ensuing year are as follows: Grand Patron, Geo. W. K. Love, Kansas City, Mo.; Grand Matron, Mrs. Virgie L. Waldon, Columbus, Mo.; Associate Patron, W. M. Jacobs, Richmond, Mo.; Associate Matron, Mrs. Lottie Gamble; Treasurer, Mrs. Ursula Hines, St. Joe; Secretary, Mrs. Minnie L. Crosswaite; Asst. Secretary, Mrs. Katie Wilson; Grand Conductor, Miss Mattie Fitzjewel, Kansas City, Mo.; Asst. Conductor, Mrs. Cecilia Johnson; Grand Lecturer, Mrs. Laura Johnson, Lincoln. Move on with the time. Wear the latest clothes. Come and see the newest styles. We have the snappiest advanced winter fashions that ever came to town. Y. B. YOUNG & CO. There was a large attendance Sunday at the Baptist Sunday school. A collection of $5.65 was received. Superintendent Mr. Major Moore urged the young people to seek Christ while the opportunity was at hand during the union revival of the A. M. E. and Baptist churches under the directorship of the Rev. Franklin Bray of Chicago. Mr. Nick Childs was in the city last week in the interests of the "The Plaindealer." Miss Camora Corneal of Chicago is visiting her sister, Mrs. Fannie Young. Mrs. Preston Graves and Mrs. Rosie Adair, both of whom have been indisposed for the past three weeks, are well and able to be out again. Mrs. James O'Donnell, Who was taken suddenly ill Sunday evening, is much improved. Mrs. Richard Lawton is visiting relatives in Clay Center, Kansas. Miss Odessa Hilman is spending her vacation in the city, the guest of her relatives, Rev. and Mrs. B. Hilman. The B. Y. P. U. met Tuesday evening at the home of Mrs. Rosie Adair for a unique surprise party in honor of their president, Mr. Arthur Reason. The meetings of this organization are discontinued until October first. Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Wilson, Mrs. Hattie Burgett and Mr. R. Jackson, delegates from the Lone Star Chapter No. 2, O. E. S., of Kansas City, Mo., were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Major Moore during the meetings of the Grand Chapter. Grand Master Fields was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Smith. Aramantha Chapter wishes to thank the citizens of Lincoln for their loyalty and assistance in entertaining and housing the many visitors in the city last week. 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 THE MONITOR Please bear in mind that Evensong is said every Sunday night at 8 o'clock instead of at 5. Those who cannot possibly get out to one of the morning services, can, if they want to, come at night. The annual parish picnic will be held at Elmwood park next Thursday afternoon. Holders of tickets for the Trolley party can take the cars at Twent-fourth and Lake streets at 8:30 Wednesday night and at Twenty-second and Cumings, from which point the ride is to start at 8:40. MINISTERS ASKED TO SPEAK ON RACE ORGANIZATION The ministers of the various churches have been requested by the Negro Civic and Industrial League to call attention Sunday to the need of organized effort on the part of the race in Omaha on the lines suggested by the league. CARD OF THANKS Mrs. Jesse Snell desires to thank her many friends for their kindness, sympathy and floral gifts, during the sickness and death of her brother. LABOR NOTES The labor situation appears quiet at present, owing, no doubt, to the army draft. Not until after the same takes place will the labor market reach adjustment. Two Pensacolians, E. W. Walker and John Eagen, arrived in Omaha Monday from Pittsburgh, Pa. They say there is plenty of work around Pittsburgh, but the city is so crowded that accommodations are at a premium. Four men of the South Side are expecting their families to arrive in Omaha Sunday. Work is still plentiful in Omaha. An effort will be made to bring between 100 and 200 men for the smelter. The Minnesota Steel Mills at Duluth is reported to be fairly well supplied with labor at present. If any more men are needed in any appreciable numbers, The Monitor will make the fact public. Several firms of Erie, Pa., want Colored labor, but are not advancing fares for the same. Only cash can now be handled and these companies consider the risk too great. It is reported that the labor situation in the far west has become so critical that California has secured a temporary order allowing her to import Chinese. A rumor has it that many Chinese will be used next year in the best countries, but The Monitor has been pressing the claims of Colored people for that work and hopes to succeed. A. Crum, who was arrested in Birmingham some time ago on the charge of recruiting, has been released and is expected in Omaha soon. NOTICE TO NON-RESIDENT DEFEND-ANT. To Elia Royster, Non-resident defendant: You are hereby notified that on the 17th day of April, 1917, Embry Royster, as plaintiff, filed his petition against you in the District Court of Douglas County, Nebraska, the object and prayer of which is to obtain a decree of divorce from you upon the ground that you have abandoned said plaintiff for the form of two years last past, before the filing of this petition. You are required to answer said petition on or before September 3, 1917. EMBRY ROYSTER. 4t. Plaintiff. Classified Advertising RATES—1 1/2 cents a word for single insertions, 1 cent a word for two or more insertions. No advertisement for less than 15c. Cash should accompany advertisement. HOUSES FOR SALE 5-room house, paved street,4417 So 27th St., 60 ft. lot, $1,500. Doug, 2842 HANDLER AND ROBINS For Rent—Four room house. Modern, except furnace. Furnished or unfurnished. 2859 Miami street. Douglas 8938. PURNISHED ROOMS FOR RENT. Furnished rooms, 1817 Izard. Tyler 1609. A neatly furnished house at 1414 North Twenty-sixth street, will be rented to desirable couple. References required. Phone Harney 315. Ask for Mrs. Wallace. Madame Henderson, hairdresser and manicurist, agent for the celebrated Madame C. J. Walker preparations. The Walker method taught. Diplomas granted. 2539 Burdette St., Omaha, Neb. Phone Webster 1489. Front parlor for rent in modern --- home. Private family. Gentleman preferred. $2.00 a week. 2414 Erskine St. Webster 4760. 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. Neatly furnished rooms. Hot and cold water. On Dodge and 24th street car lines. Mrs. Anna Banks. 924 North 20th street. Telephone Douglas 4379. Furnished rooms for two gentlemen. Southern men preferred. Mrs. Bessie Johnson, 2720 Drexel street, South Side. 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. China painting. Classes Tuesdays and Thursdays. Mrs. D. W. Gooden, 2211 Cuming street. Douglas 5436. The Business World Business Enterprises Conducted by Colored People. Help Them to Grow by Your Peronage. Automobile and Oen Horse Drawn Hearses Day and Night JONES & CHILES FUNERAL HOME Lady Attendant Calls answered promptly anywhere Web. 1100 and Web. 204 Licensed Embalmer. 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 DR. P. W. SAWYER N. A. Patton, Proprietor 1014-1016-1018 South 11th St. Telephone Douglas 4445 62 MODERN AND NEATLY FURNISHED ROOMS Guaranteed to Grow Hair in Six Treatments or Money Refunded Douglas 8536 Miss Nellie Scott 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. DR. CRAIG MORRIS DENTIST 2407 Lake St. Phone Web. 4921 The People's Drug Store 109 South 14th Street Drugs, Cigars and Soda Tollet and Rubber Goods Special Attention to Prescriptions We appreciate your patronage. Phone Douglas 1446 TERRELL'S DRUG STORE Graduate Pharmacist Prompt Delivery Excellent Service Webster 4443 24th and Grant Annie Banks Cecil B. Wilkes BANKS-WILKES Funeral Directors and Embalmers Lady Assistant Satisfaction Guaranteed 1914 Cuming Street Res. Doug. 4379, Office Doug. 3713 WANTED. C. H. MARQUARDT CASH MARKET Retail Dealer in Fresh and Salt Meats, Poultry, Oysters, etc. 2003 Cuming St. Doug. 3834 Home Rendered Lard. We Smoke and Cure our own Hams and Bacon. Hill-Williams Drug Co. PURE DRUGS AND TOILET ARTICLES Free Delivery Tyler 160 2402 Cuming St. IMPERIAL DYE & CLEANING WORKS Dry Cleaners, Garment and Fancy Dyers Phone Tyler 1022 1516 Vinton St. GEO. F. KRAUSE, Prop. 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. Hotel Cuming 191 Com Douglas 2466 GOOD GROCKE C. P. WESIN Also Fresh Fruit 2005 Cuming St. TRY— Barma THE LIFE SAVER ALWAYS ON TAP AT THE ALAMO Western Funeral H 2518 Lake Street Phone Open Day and Night Our Conveniences: Free Spacious Chapel and Our Morgue and Reposing Rooms complete. Air tight pro Derma-Surgery work; lady attendant, if desired; private auto or horse drawn vehicles. Lowest prices. Poli Service. Licensed Embalmers in Attendance. Western Funeral Home Open Day and Night Our Conveniences: Free Spacious Chapel and Organ. Sanitary Morgue and Reposing Rooms complete. Air tight preservation case; Derma-Surgery work; lady attendant, if desired; private ambulance, auto or horse drawn vehicles. Lowest prices. Polite and Expert Service. Licensed Embalmers in Attendance. SILAS JOHNSON, Funeral Director The Cream of Omaha's Tonsorialists The Cream of Omaha's Tonsorialists E. W. Killingsworth The Alamo Barber Shop Two Twentieth Century bar mands. We are up to the latest sanitary. Barber shop departmen Saturday fro 8 a.m. to 12 p. m. Tobaccos, Candies and Chewing KILLINGSWORT Phone Webster 5784. The Alamo Barber Shop and Pocket Billiard Parlor Two Twentieth Century barbers such as the general public demands. We are up to the latest methods of barbering. Everything sanitary. Barber shop department open from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Open Saturday fro 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. We carry a full line of choice Cigars, Tobaccos, Candies and Chewing Gum. KILLINGWORTH & PRICE, Propa. Phone Webster 5784. 2416 North 24th Street "Does The Monitor Do Job Printing?" SURE United States Nat'l Bank 16th and Farnam Streets OMAHA THE OFFICE SUPPLY HOUSE PRINTING COMPANY Will L. Hetherington Violinist Instructor at Bellevue College Asst. of Henry Cox Studio Patterson Blk MELCHOR--Druggist The Old Reliable Tel. South 807 4826 So. 24th St. OMAHA TRANSFER CO. "The Only Way" BAGGAGE Checked to Destination 1916 CUMING STREET Comfortable Rooms-Reasonable Rates D. G. Russell, Proprietor ROCERIES ALWAYS IN GROCERY CO. Fruits and Vegetables. Telephone Douglas 1098 Funeral Home Phone Webster 248. On Day and Night Spacious Chapel and Organ. Sanitary is complete. Air tight preservation case; attendant, if desired; private ambulance, des. Lowest prices. Polite and Expert umbalmers in Attendance. NSON, Funeral Director Omaha's Tonsorialists PETER M. Shop and Pocket Billiard Parlor barbers such as the general public de- test methods of barbering. Everything ment open from 8 a. m. to 10 a. m. Open m. We carry a full line of choice. Cigars, viving Gum. NORTH & PRICE, Props., 2416 North 24th Street R. C. Price