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Growing Thank You! Oddfellows Buy Liberty Bonds District Grand Lodge and Household Hold Epoch-Marking Sessions. Reports Show Progress. PATRIOTISM IS PROMINENT One Hundred and Fifty Delegates Attend Meeting. Grand Master Watkins Presides. Patriotism and progress were prominent features of the Thirty-sixth annual session of the District Grand Lodge No. 8, of Missouri, of the Grand United Order of Oddfellows and the Nineteenth annual session of the District Grand Household of Ruth, No. 15, which were held here this week. Patriotism was evidenced by the note struck in the Grand Master's address and by the purchase of Liberty Bonds. Progress was shown by the encouraging reports in all departments of the order indicating substantial growth and by the wise plans proposed for the future. The Grand Lodge sessions was opened with the usual ritualistic order by District Grand Master T. B. Watkins of Kansas City, Mo., in Grove M. E. Church at 10:30 Tuesday morning The Grand Household of Ruth convened at the same hour in Mt. Moriah Baptist Church, Mrs. Grace E. Mulligan, D. G. M. N. G., of St. Louis Mo., presiding. Routine business was rapidly dispatched by each grand body. Tuesday night an open session was held in Grove M. E. Church at which Edward S. Lewis, District Grand Secretary, presided and in a most felicitious vein introduced the speakers. "America" was sung by the audience and the invocation was offered by the Rev. M. H. Wilkinson. Mayor Dahlman gave a most cordial address of welcome as chief executive of the city, which won warmest commendation. District Grand Master Watkins responded in an eloquent and thoughtful address. The choir and audience sang "The Battle Hymn of the Republic." R. L. Woodard gave the address of welcome on behalf of the local lodges, which was responded to in his happiest vein by the eloquent W. C. Heuston, of Kansas City, Mo. the Grand Lodge attorney. Mrs. Anna Johnson Pervine, of Queen City Household No. 2903, gave the welcome address on behalf of the local Households of Ruth, which evoked a gracious response by Grand Most Noble Governor, Mrs. Grace E. Mulligan of St. Louis. The benediction was pronounced by the Rev. Mr. Walden. It was a well-arranged and well-executed program. Business sessions were held Wednesday morning and afternoon and in the evening a competitive drill and band concert were the attractions at Holmes Park. Memorial sessions were held Thursday morning. The election of officers took place Thursday afternoon and at night a banquet was given at Keep's Dancing Academy, which with other features delighted a large audience. Friday was given over to the street parade and a picnic, band concert and base ball game at Holmes Park. More than a hundred delegates from various points in Missouri were present. They expressed themselves as delighted with Omaha hospitality and were loud in their praise of the local committee. The following officers were chosen: L. F. Ford, of St. Louis, Mo., Grand Master for the District; Press Clay, of Hannibal, Mo., Deputy Grand Master; Edward S. Lewis, of Kansas City, Grand Secretary; W. C. Hueston, of Kansas City, Grand Treasurer; J. O. White, of Mexico, Mo., Grand Director; Dr. L. M. Tillman, of Kansas City, State Health Commissioner; L. A. Knox, of Kansas City, Grand Attorney; and C. N. Wilson, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., Secretary of Foreign Correspondence. The Grand Household officers: Mrs. Grace E. Mulligan, of St. Louis, Past Most Noble Governor; Mrs. Frankie Johnson, of Kansas City, Mo., Most Noble Governor; Mrs. Frankie Mitchell, of St. Louis, Right Noble Governor; Mrs. Nellie Reynolds, of Sedala, Mo., Worthy Recorder; Mrs. Mary Renfrow, of St. Louis, Worthy Treasurer; Mrs. Della Freeman, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., Worthy Counsel. The next place of meeting is Boonville, Mo. THE MONITOR A National Weekly Newspaper Devoted to the Interests of Colored Americans CAMBRIDGE PAPER MAKES CORRECTION Expresses Appreciation For the Courteous Manner in Which Colored Citizens Took Up Matter. Cambridge, Mass.—A reporter with a vivid imagination developed a minor incident into a "race riot." The Standard published it. A committee of citizens, with the Rev. Walter B. McClane, rector of St. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church, as spokesman, held a conference in the mayor's office, in which a correction of the misrepresentations made was requested. The editor of the Standard investigated the matter and in its issue of July 25 published the following correction: "On Monday, July 16, there appeared in the Standard an article relating to an affair in Central square on the preceding night in which a Colored man and an employee of the Boston Elevated came to blows. The subsequent proceedings, such as taking the parties to the station house, etc., were so stated as to give the affair the appearance of a race riot, and it was so characterized in the headline. "It has since been brought to our notice by representative Colored citizens of Cambridge that our account was highly exaggerated, and at a hearing in the mayor's office and by subsequent interviews with eye-witnesses and with the police, we have become convinced that their view of the article in the Standard is correct. "Accordingly we wish to state that we can find no evidence to substantiate the statement that any threats of 'lynching' were made, that any exceptional number of Colored people remained near the station house more than an hour, that any Colored people were 'armed,' or that they were 'determined to have the prisoners.' "At the same time we wish to express our appreciation of the courteous manner in which the representatives of the Colored citizens have taken the matter up with the Standard, and to hope that they are convinced that the story was 'featured' as an exclusive news story rather than an attempt to create race prejudice in Cambridge. As the latter view was voiced by one speaker at the mayor's office, it seems only fair to state that the speaker quoted absolutely denied making the statement, and the one quoting admitted privately that he might have been mistaken. "There are no people in Cambridge more deserving of public confidence than our Colored citizens, and we regret that any article in our columns should do anything to destroy that confidence.—The Cambridge Standard." NEW YORKERS AT THE WHITE HOUSE Did Not Have Chance to Present Protest Petition to President, However. Washington, Aug. 2.—Headed by Rev. Frederick A. Cullen, a delegation sought to place in the hands of President Wilson a monster petition protesting against mob violence and other racial discriminations and asking that lynching be made a federal offense. The delegation was met by Secretary Tumulty, who said that President Wilson could not see them, as he was extremely busy. The President declined to see committees from this city and Baltimore, who were at the White House several weeks ago to protest against the riots at East St. Louis and ask a federal probe. "No nation which seeks to fight the battles of civilization," the petition reads, "can march in blood-stained clothes." ALUMNI REQUEST IMPROVED CURRICULUM Hampton, Va.—At a recent triennial reunion of the Alumni Association of Hampton Institute, a resolution was passed asking that the curriculum of the school be raised. It was also urged that a department of music be established with Nathaniel Dett, present instructor in music there, in charge. Philadelphia, Pa.—The Rev. E. W. Johnson, pastor of St. Paul's Baptist Church; the Rev. W. A. Harrod of Cherry Memorial, and tre Rev. G. W. Robinson of Shiloh all have new touring cars presented to them by their congregations. OMAHA, NEBRASKA, AUGUST 11, 1917 Negroes May Enter Navy--- As Cooks and Scullions New York Age Is Latest Race Newspaper to be Advised That Policy of Discrimination is Approved by Present Administration. Circulation Boosting Bargain The Monitor is $1.50 a year—and worth it. To introduce it to NEW SUBSCRIBERS we will send it to the FIRST 200 new subscriptions reaching us after this date, but before August 31st, for $1.00 a year. This applies only to NEW subscriptions (not renewals) and only to the first 200. Names of lucky ones will be published in order received. Send In Your Dollar Now Special Limited Subscription Order Blank The Monitor, 1119 North Twenty-first Street, Omaha, Neb.: Please find enclosed One Dollar for One Year's Subscription, under terms of your special limited offer. It is understood that I am a new subscriber and must be among the first 200 names sent in to receive it for a year at this price. Some months ago, when the Government called for volunteers for the Navy, two young Colored men of Omaha offered their services but their offer was rejected. The Monitor investigated and was courteously informed by the recruiting officer, who in the conversation proved himself to be a broad-minded gentleman of the first rank, that the facts were substantially as alleged. The applicants had been rejected solely on the ground of color, because the orders were not to enlist Colored men. It was frankly stated that the only places open to them—and these were limited in numbers—were those of cooks, waiters and barbers. Re-enlistments were being allowed, but not encouraged, but no Negroes were to be accepted as raw naval recruits. The Monitor published this information at that time to save some of our patriotic youth who heard the call of the sea and were willing to serve their country in the navy from embarrassment and patriotism-blighting humiliation. That this unfortunately short-sighted policy is still in vogue is conclusively shown by the following article just published in the New York Age: Discrimination in the navy against the Negro under the present administration at Washington are to continue. This piece of information has been imparted to The Age by high officials in the Navy Department and expresses the sentiments of Secretary Josephus Daniels. The following communication has been received by The Age from the Navy Department, in which admission is made that the drawing of the color line in the Navy is to be resorted to with the same zeal in the future as has been practiced in the past: NAVY DEPARTMENT Bureau of Navigation Washington, D. C. July 17, 1917. To the Editor of The Age: The Chief of Bureau directs me to acknowledge receipt of your letter of the 13th instant, addressed to the Secretary of the Navy, and referred by him to this bureau, in which you mention the offers of services to the Navy from Colored men. This matter has been given due consideration, but it is not deemed advisable to change the policy which has existed in the Navy to the satisfaction of all parties concerned for many years. Respectfully, (Signed) T. B. PATTERFIELD, Lieutenant Commander, U. S. N. The communication from the Navy Department was in response to the following sent by Fred R. Moore, editor of The Age: July 13, 1917. Hon. Josephus Daniels. I wrote you some time ago in reference to Colored men seeking to enter the Navy, but have not yet had a reply. I am told that members of my race are not wanted in the Navy except in menial positions. There are many who would gladly enter the Navy could they be assured of having an equal chance according to ability with others. We have had Colored men in the Navy who made splendid records, one in particular was on the Flagship Olympia with the late Admiral Dewey, and I believe had charge of rifle-range at League Island Station, Philadelphia. At this time when every man is desirous of doing his part, it is rather discouraging that the Negro who is an American citizen is not given the same kind of encouragement as the American white boy. In fact, it is said that foreigners have a better chance in the Navy than the American black boy. Those now there who have been in for years are discouraged when they see white boys with no more ability than they, promoted and given every opportunity to advance. I hope that you will see the wisdom of recognizing the merits and the loyalty of the American Negro and be willing to accord him the same consideration that is accorded every other citizen, regardless of race or creed. The Negro has offered his services freely and even now offers his services. The declaration of the Navy Department to The Age means that the Negroes who enlist in the Navy will be put to work as scullions and doing menial work. An opportunity to be fighters will be denied them, their color being a bar to just recognition. WHAT I SAW AT DES MOINES AND HOW IT APPEALED TO ME Compllying with a very urgent message from a very dear friend, Colonel Young, that I should come and see him, we left Omaha Saturday, the 21st, at 3:55 over the Rock Island. After a five hours ride, we reached Des Moines. From the first person with whom we exchanged greetings we learned the disappopinting news that the Colonel had left for Ohio. This was Sergeant Robinson, whom we have every reason to believe is a soldier of experience and a gentleman too. You will notice that I said "we," because to combat lonesomeness I took with me my foster daughter, Miss Camille Simpson. Being provided with a letter of introduction from my business partner, Mr. J. Snell, with little trouble we found our way to 1011 Crocker street, the home of Mr. and Mrs. Courtney, where we enjoyed a very refreshing sleep. Morning brought us to the breakfast table, where the host, hostess and their two daughters entertained us with all that was, or is being said good about the detachment of our men undergoing military training at the Fort. Our timely coming enabled us to see a well planned entertainment given under the auspices of the White Sparrow Club at the Drake Stadium. At the breakfast table we were introduced to Mr. Mills, a man I should judge to be in his seventieth years, yet quite active for his age. Withdrawing from the table, Mr. Mills and I took seats on the spacious cool porch, overhung by two beautiful oak trees, dense with heavy foliage which defies the sunsearching rays, there in mute language welcoming all who come under their protection. Here I was royally entertained by this old veteran with an interesting review of our past history, which time will not permit me to repeat here. After this pleasant and interesting chat we left for the fort, accompanied by Sergeant Robinson, of the 10th Cavalry. The first of our Omaha acquaintances to greet us was Lawyer Pinkett. Dr. W. W. Peebles came ne next with a good many of the detachment. The young men from Wilberforce University were indeed delighted to meet again their schoolmate, Miss Camille Simpson; so we chatted freely and friendly with all, never losing sight though of their prime erectness which is a true mark of a well trained soldier. I said well trained, but the remarkable part is that all this has been accomplished in so short a period; for the writer has seen recruits who were awkward after a full year's training. The bugle call having sounded for dinner, we returned to the city. After a very appetizing dinner, Mr. Mills and I boarded a Center street car, Miss Simpson going with Mrs. Courtney and their three daughters in their car. We were soon at the Drake Stadium. Only by our early arrival there were we able to secure good seats. Through two inlets the people poured in steady streams, until 10,000 human beings of all colors, shades and ages filled this large basin to overflowing. Two local bands furnished music during the pouring in of this human tide; then when all was ready and after the first half of the program was rendered, the First Infantry Band leading, the command appeared at the north gate. This was sufficient. An electric current of enthusiasm shot through the entire crowd with lightning rapidity. The people all arose to their feet as one, climbed to the top of their seats in order to show their respect, and get full and sure view of the command. During the whole time the clapping of hands never ceased until the last company halted. The other half of the carefully prepared program was rendered. One of the numbers was the reading of the 46th Psalm. Now, think of the reading of this passage of Scripture in alternate verses by 10,000 voices, and yet it was accomplished with marked success. This had the appearance to me as another mystery of "The Double Cross." Here standing in the center of this basin were 1200 men fully armed and equipped, whose business is to kill. Surrounding them on four sides were 10,000 people, whose only purpose and aims are to save life, and yet the part each has fitted in with true exactness. Oh! is it then useless, one without the other? I said at the beginning that this entertainment was given by a club called the White Sparrows. Now, the White Sparrows' Club is a n organization whose purpose is to give entertainments during the summer months that Lifting; ift, Too! Vol. III. No. 6 (Whole .. 110) "David" the Cantata, Pleases Audience Sung by Well Trained Chorus of Sixty Voices From Local Churches; Ben Stanley, Director. MARKS MUSICAL PROGRESS Despite an almost torrental downpour of rain Brandeis theater was well filled by an appreciative audience Monday night, when the cantata, "David the Shepherd Boy," was most acceptably presented by a chorus of sixty well trained voices, under the direction of Ben Stanley, organist and choirmaster of Trinity Cathedral, and the management of Mrs. W. T. Osborne, for the benefit of St. John's A. M. E. Church. The chorus was composed of representatives from the five local churches, although quite naturally, the largest number came from St. John's. The leading soloists were: Miss Darlene Duvall, soprano, as "Abigail"; John Andrew Singleton, tenor, as "David"; Mrs. Maud Ray, alto, as "Michal"; William G. Haynes, tenor, as "Jesse"; Leroy Kelly, bass, as "Saul"; Leon Robinette, baritone, as "Samuel," and William Graves as "Abner." Other solo parts were sung by Miss Pearl Ray, Mrs. Moore, Mrs. Thompson and Mrs. Brown. Miss Myrtle Hayden, alto, was heard to good effect in the duet with Miss Duvall, "O Carmel Fair." While there was diversity of talent and training among the soloists, each one showed an intelligent interpretation of the role assigned. Mr. Singleton's best number was "In Awful Caverns," and Miss Duvall's, "Oh, Long Hast Thou Wandered." The chorus work was excellent, "When Heroes Return," "The Rosy Heights of Carmel" and "Manasseh Sends Her Thousands" being especially effective. Mrs. Clarence H. Singleton's work as accompanist was most acceptable and deserves commendation. Just before the end of the program Mrs. Osborne, in a most gracious manner and with well chosen words, thanked the audience and all who had contributed towards the success of the cantata. The successful rendition of "David the Shepherd Boy" by this chorus shows musical progress among the race in Omaha and points the way for the organization and maintenance of a choral society. Great praise is due Mrs. Osborne for her initiative and ability in the management of these choruses. they may be provided with money to help the poor and needy during the winter. How beautifully these acts of mercy stand out against the background of our duty towards our neighbor. Now, this is the part our boys took in the program: They sang; I need not say more, you know the rest. At the close of the program the order for attention was given by Col. Ballou, in every particular a commanding officer. He put his men through the manual of arms which they executed with creditable precision and grace. So pleased was Col. Ballou in the movements of "order arms," hearing 12,000 rifles striking the ground as one, that he repeated this movement from every position. Having had a few years of military record I watched and listened with a critic's eye and ears and was made to feel quite proud of the record our boys are making. Then again in the review which calls out the best trumps of the ten and twenty years' service men, in keeping a true and straight alignment, when marching fifty men abreast, which is no easy thing to do, and here again, the command crowned themselves with laurels and gave credit to themselves and their instructors A lady seated behind me, whose fan occasionally touched my hat during the entertainment, leaned over and begged pardon for what true courtesy may have dictated to her as an act of unkindness. After the apology she remarked that "I never saw men more straight and erect, and I only hope that when they reach the trenches that they will shoot with the same straightness." Now, comrades, you are standing out against a beautiful background of past records made by your older brothers and comrades, the which you must face. Do not go around it, that is not manly; do not stoop under, that is disgraceful; you can not climb over it, that would be unmanly; you must go to it and make good for you can. THOMAS REESE. THE MONITOR A Weekly Newspaper devoted to the civil, 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. 2 SANE BUT AGGRESSIVE LEADERSHIP OF CLERGY Some years ago we received a letter from the late Fred L. McGhee, the well known and influential attorney of St. Paul, Minn., one of the prime movers of the "Niagara Movement," out of which, if we are not mistaken, that splendid and much-needed organization, the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, issued into being. Mr. McGhee wrote urging us to attend the meeting. His letter contained this, to us, significant expression: "I do nope you can attend, for the success of our race in securing our just rights in this country depends very largely upon the sane but aggressive leadership of the Colored ministers of the Episcopal Church." The significance of this remark becomes more apparent when it is recalled that Mr. McGhee, a man not given to flattery, was a loyal and devoted son of the Roman Catholic Church. His opinion of this "sane but aggressive leadership" was, no doubt, influenced by his association and work with such men as Fathers Bennett, Cartier, Daniels and Lealtad, all priests of the Episcopal Church, who with him went to the fore for the rights of the race in St. Paul. Be that as it may, it is worth while calling attention to the fact that in every community where ministers of the Episcopal Church are found they have had placed upon them the responsibility of this "sane but aggressive leadership," and it can be said to their credit that they have measured up to the responsibility. In the recent great New York "silent protest parade" among the moving spirits were the Rev. Hutchens C. Bishop, rector of St. Philip's Church, New York; the Rev. E. S. Daniels, and the Rev. George Frazier Miller, rector of St. Augustine's, Brooklyn. A few days ago in Cambridge, Mass., the Rev. Walter D. McClane, rector of St. Bartholomew's, had his congressman introduce a resolution for investigation of the East St. Louis massacre, and was spokesman before the Cambridge mayor when a committee, by its manly and courteous appeal, secured the correction of an erroneous and highly-colored "race riot" story published in the Cambridge Standard. These are but two recent examples from scores that might be cited from all sections of this country, which illustrate how this "sane but aggressive leadership" in matters vitally affecting the race is being exercised by the Colored clergy of the Episcopal Church. None of them make any noise about it. They seek no praise or commendation for it. They are happy to be of service. But the fact that they do effective service for their people, irrespective of denominational or religious lines, deserves to be more widely known and recognized. A GOOD INVESTMENT FOR OUR PEOPLE It has been our misfortune hitherto to be restricted in our opportunities for investment. Opportunities, however, are enlarging. We ought to take advantage of them wherever and whenever possible. It is, therefore, with great pleasure that we invite our readers' attention to the splendid opportunity of becoming stockholders in the Nebraska Power company, the successor company to the Omaha Electric Light and Power company. This company is as sound as the United States government. The local directors are men whose names spell financial success, ability and integrity. The shares sell for $100. They can be bought for cash or on time. They pay 7 per cent interest. It is not only a sound saving proposition, but also an earning proposition. Hundreds of our people in this city use electric light and current. It will be to their advantage to become stockholders in this company. If you want a safe, sound, paying proposition, earning higher interest than you can get from any savings bank, invest in as many shares as you can afford of Nebraska Power company 7 per cent cumulative preferred stock. Their offer holds good only until August 31. The Monitor would be pleased to receive a list of our people who have taken advantage of this good investment. The Monitor is growing. Help us grow. "PATRICIA NEWCOMB" TELLS THE TRUTH Richard L. Metcalfe is going after Frank L. Haller, president of the Board of Regents of the Nebraska State University, for his alleged pro-German sympathies and utterances. He accuses Mr. Haller of being the author of the "Patricia Newcomb" letters which have been published from time to time in the Public Pulse column of the World-Herald. We are not particularly concerned with the identity of "Patricia Newcomb," but we were and are wholly in accord with everything that "Patricia Newcomb" has written about the lawlessness and disrespect for law which prevails in the United States. There is no need to try to blink the facts. We are notoriously lawless. That we are open to the charge of hypocrisy is also true. And it is up to Americans, all Americans, frankly to admit these facts, confess our sins in this regard and do all in our power to roll away this just reproach. "Patricia" was also right when she said that until the South makes an earnest effort to stop her pastime of lynching and burning Negroes at the stake Northern audiences should not applaud but hiss "Dixie" whenever they hear it played, as a protest against mob violence. "Patricia" may have pro-German sympathies, but much that she, or he, has written is the absolute truth about our country which we should take to heart and profit thereby. "A friendly eye would never see such faults; A FLATTER'S would not, though they do appear as high as huge Olympus." DECLINES INVITATION William Monroe Trotter, editor of the Boston Guardian, in his usually manly way, courteously but firmly declined the invitation extended to him by the governor of Massachusetts to serve on the committee of arrangements for the reception of the Royal Belgian Commission, now visiting in the United States, upon its visit to Boston. His declination to serve is upon the ground of the unforgotten atrocities committed by Leopold of Belgium upon the natives of the Congo. Bleeding Belgium is paying the penalty for her unspeakable crimes against the helpless black men of Africa. We commend Mr. Trotter's stand. BUY HOMES Buy homes. Begin to buy now. Find some suitable place within your means and make a first payment and then keep up your monthly payments and before you know it you will be a home owner. BUY A HOME! SKIT OF SQLOMON Cornbread. Cornbread, my son, is a nifty dish which the gods of Olympus forgot to put on the menu. The classics say that they had nectar, fluff fluff, creme de boilion, bonbons, rare roast beef, choice chicken, and so forth, but all the translators and book bugs in the world have been unable to find a line where it says they ever had cornbread. It was a shame, too. If any poor mutilom the gods decided to post mortem had ever slipped the boss god or goddess a hunk of cornbread, Mercury wouldn't have been able to deliver the pardon quick enough. Corn bread has it on every other kind of bread that ever hit a baker shop, and isn't it funny why no baker shop ever sold hoe cake, cracklins corners and pone over the counter? The man or woman that will specialize in corn bread will make John D. and Pierpont look like cold storage poultry fruit. The man who won't spend his last thin dime for a hunk of the hot, buttered and gritty yellow, hasn't yet slipped by the stork. Then, too, corn bread gives a solar plexus blow to the H. C. L. Wheat can go to forty bones per bu. if corn will stick around a dollar per. A man can whip forty Germans if he is fed on corn bread, in fact, the quickest way to end the war would be to tell ten thousand Colored men that Berlin was filled with cabbage, corn bread and pork chops. Thereupe steel and concrete walls and forty centimeter guns would become a mere item. French pastry, chocolate cake and pie are all very nifty, but when it comes to a sure enough treat, Corn bread. THE MONITOR Obvious Observations Where's all that gushing American patriotism we've heard so much about? When it comes down to the pure dee genuine gaff it looks like most of the gushers have accumulated a mes sof cold feet. "Allies Getting Ready for a Big Drive!" Gosh, they've been getting ready for three years. Why don't they drive? War fame lasts about as long as a scared pigeon on an auto speedway. If one were to try and call the names of all the guys who jump into undying fame and fell right on through, he would need a carburetor to keep his jaws moving. What's going to happen to the high cost of food? Nothing, Cecil, nothing. Bad dogs, rain and hot weather never did go together somehow. Green apples—little boys—stomach ache—colic—undertaker. Omah is waking up to the fact that there are a few Colored song birds around who are really worth listening to, am it not? Get ready to ask that favor of the coal man and ask it in time. By the way, Clarice, do you ever patronize the public library? No, it doesn't cost anything, honestly. When you can eat tomatoes off your own vine; dig spuds from your own back yard; and pull okra off your own trees, you should worry. Millions of aliens aer going to stick around and make money while the white and black Americans are fighting in the trenches. Isn't that lovely? Thankink you for your patient patience, we will now light up the briar and clear the room of loungers. For real estate, loans, insurance and investments, see Eugene Thomas first. Rooms 413-14 Karbach Block, 15th and Douglas. Phone Douglas 3607.—Adv. Keep Books and Papers Away from the Telephone Don't pile books or magazines around the telephone. They may be pushed under the receiver and put the service out of order on your line. If the receiver is raised so that its weight does not hold the hook down the signal is flashed in front of the operator the same as when you make a call. Failing to get an answer to her repeated requests of "Number, please," the operator supervising your line concludes that your telephone is "out of order." To the other operators trying to get your telephone it is "busy" because your receiver is off the hook. If you keep books and papers away from the telephone they will not be crowded under the receiver and cut off your telephone service. 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The latter part of the article is as follows: "We used to believe that a little clique of French dressmakers designed every summer the fashions that the western world received docilely from its hands; but now that France is battling for its life there is the same rapid and meaningless change of styles. Women are still sharply reminded that the hat and the skirt of 1916 are not the hat and the skirt of 1917, and that they must remodel or replenish their wardrobes. "The fluctuations of fashion have their charm. Sometimes they betray a fine quality of taste, a high and delicate standard of distinction. The long, flowing, inevitable lines of the Gainsborough costumes are a case in point. Sometimes the styles robustly assert the triumph of common sense. The lifting of women's skirts out of the dirt and foulness of the streets on which they used to trail exemplifies that spirit of reform. Always we are disposed to tolerate new fashions, because our eyes quickly accustom themselves to change. It is only when a spirit of freakishness runs riot in dress, as it runs riot in art and letters, that we ask ourselves grimly, not where is the taste of the world, but where is its sanity? Certain principles of propriety, rock foundations of fitness, have dominated the costumes of civilization. The Greeks wore sheer fabrics because they lived in a warm climate. The Russians wore furs because they lived in a cold one. It seemed, and seems, reasonable and right. But that American women who have been baring their throats and chests to the blasts of winter and thus presenting an appearance of great misery should swathe themselves in fur under our fierce summer sun gives us good cause to doubt their rationality. Alienists tell us that the number of abnormal people in the world vastly exceeds our computation. Perhaps Our Int Our Interests---Your Interests In a previous article we asserted that it is our plan to become YOUR ELECTRIC SERVICE COMPANY in fact as well as in name. This was no business-seeking moonshine—no airy persiflage. We meant exactly what we said and the time has now arrived to prove it. We said we want to take you into partnership to make OUR INTERESTS, YOUR INTERESTS—OUR PROBLEMS, YOUR PROBLEMS. We meant all that, too. Before the appearance of this article users of electric service will be in possession of a descriptive circular and letter inviting them to purchase Nebraska Power Company 7 per cent cumulative preferred stock at par, dividends quarterly. This is not a stock jobbing campaign. It is the desire of the Nebraska Power Company to make financial partners of its patrons by enabling them to invest as little or as much as they see fit in its business. For those with small capital this is indeed a splendid opportunity to secure a liberal interest thereupon. It is to these that this offer should prove particularly attractive, since the stock will be ready for disposal in small denominations. That the most modest stockholder and the proprietor of the largest industry shall be equal partners in our concern is the earnest wish of YOUR ELECTRIC SERVICE COMPANY. When you are financially interested in a proposition you are likely to feel a proprietary interest also—likely to feel that you and other persons similarly interested are co-workers to a common end—that you will rise or fall together. If that is not PARTNERSHIP IN FACT, then we have need of a dictionary. You will discover a genuineness and frankness of this offer upon consulting the officers of the Nebraska Power Company or Burns, Brinker & Company, 449 Omaha National Bank Building, who will be glad to acquaint you with full particulars of the plan. You will also find that you are regarded as a partner in spirit before you actually become a partner in fact. This should interest you. Electricity is a very essential factor in our daily lives nowadays, and its fullest advantages are certain to redound from this new partnership, into which we trust you will see fit to enter. SUMMER FURS this is one of the ways in which women otherwise sane betray their abnormality. "One sultry day in July two sweating postmen stopped to stare at a young woman who was walking a New York street wrapped in furs that would have defied an Arctic winter. She wore a deep stole, decorated with waggling tails and paws; and she panted, crimson but defiant, in the pitiless heat. The men, fanning themselves with their straw hats, stood smitten by the sight. Then one of them, with eyes full of pity and concern, solemnly wagged a commiserating head. 'Who let her out?' he asked." THE ALAMO POOL AND BILLIARD PARLOR Mr. E. W. Killingsworth and Mr. R. C. Price are to be congratulated upon their venture into business at 2416 North 24th street. They have opened a really first class establishment and in connection a barber shop with all latest improvements in service. Both gentlemen are excellent tonsorialists, ranking with the very best. They are in a most excellent location and are bidding for the most exclusive trade—people who are particular and people who care. Their place is genteel and quiet and any woman may feel safe to visit there and have her shoes shined or to send her little boy or girl to have his or her hair trimmed. Baths will be installed soon and the purpose of the proprietors is to make their establishment second to none in the west as respects equipment. The building has been completely remodeled, repapered and redecorated, the color harmony having been worked out with taste and artistic ability. The place is most inviting and the highest standard will be maintained. No gambling of any sort is permitted and the pool tables are for the genteel only. One notable things about the popol tables is that they are leveled every morning in order to keep them in first class condition for the players. A full line of cigars, candies and soft drinks are to be had and the indications are that it will become the mecca for north side trade. While we are patriotic, we trust that Mr. Killingsworth will not have to go to war, but will be able, in company with his partner, Mr. Price, to realize the plans which the two have formulated to make their place of business second to none. CLEANING PRESSING ALTERING There's a difference. All work done by tailors who know how to keep garments shaped and in condition, something unattainable 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 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 Phones: Office, Douglas 3841; Residence, Harney 2156 Reference—Any Judge of the District Court of Douglas County. ATTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT LAW 640 Bee Bldg. Omaha, Neb. HOLSUM AND KLEEN MAID Why Buy Inferior When The Best COSTS NO MORE? JAY BURNS BAKING CO. For dressmaking, call Miss Alexander. 2413 N. 29th st. Web. 3927. Events and Persons Mr. and Mrs. S. K. Brownlow left Monday for Denver. Mrs. Brownlow will visit the Grand Chapter, O. E. S., at Colorado Springs. P. H. Jenkins left Sunday night for Jefferson City, Mo., where he went as a delegate to attend the Grand Lodge of Masons. He will be gone for a week. Mr. and Mrs. Boyd Gater of 2020 Charles street have returned from an auto trip through Missouri and Kansas. A large garden party will be given at the residence of Mrs. J. H. Smith, 1920 North 34th street, Monday evening, August 13, beginning at 5 p. m. and running throughout the evening, for the benefit of the Home. Many more attractions will be introduced and a grand supper such as only Mrs. R. K. Lawrie can cook, will be served. The admission will be 10 cents with ice cream. Tickets may be obtained through N. W. C. A. members. Mrs. Laura Currington and Clarence and Ruth Day have gone to Kansas City, Mo., to spend a few days with relatives and friends. They will return by the way of Des Moines, where Mrs. Currington will meet her father, Samuel Meigs of Tahlaquah, Okla., who will return with her to Omaha. Giving Broadway stars a run for their money at the Mecca, August 15. Your night and mine, at the Mecca August 15. Ten men arrived in Omaha last week from Pensacola, Florida, and will make their homes here. A genuine surprise party was given on Mrs. Winifred Johnson at her residence last Tuesday in honor of her birthday. A large number of guests were present and a delightful evening was spent. Hair growing and hair preservation, scalp treatment, manicuring and massage. Smith, Chiles & Wheeler, 2414 North 24th, Webster 3024.—Adv. Andrew Lewis, aged 58, died at the Lord Lister hospital July 31. The body was shipped to Chilago Thursday, August 2, by the Western Undertaking Company. His wife accompanied the remains. Messrs. E. A. Lee and Lloyd Marshall have purchased the tailoring establishment of the late Howard Livingston on South Fourteenth street. Don't forget the 28th of August, when Prof. King, from Leavenworth, Kan., will present a glass blowing exposition in said church, at which time local talent will assist on a well prepared program. Mrs. S. Simmons, manager. Mr. and Mrs. C. G. Gaskin have moved from 2602 Seward street to 2536 Parker street. Dorethy, the youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. D. Allen, is quite sick. Miss Beatrice McGowan, who has been ill for the past ten days with tonsilitis, is now convalescent. Fred D. Early, who has been ill for some time, is rapidly improving and is able to be out among his friends again. Miss Gladys Irving entered Boyle's Business College Monday for a six months' course in soorthand and stenography. Mrs. Lydia Wilson left Monday night for Colorado Springs to attend the Grand Chapter of O. E. S. of Kansas, Colorado and jurisdiction, which convenes August 8. She will spend several weeks visiting friends in Colorado Springs and Denver. Plain sewing done. Children's clothes a specialty. Mrs. L. Johnson, Webster 1621.—Adv. Mr. J. W. Wilson left Monday night for Jefferson City, Mo., where he will attend the Grand Lodge of Masons, after which he will visit several other towns in his home state while away. The Misses Alice and Emma Phillips of Oklahoma City are visiting the Misses Mattie and Willa Hendricks, 3211 Pinckney street. The Misses Phillips expect to make their home here. Ladies tailoring and dressmaking. Mrs. E. M. January, 2310 N. 25th St. Webster 1483.—Adv. Mrs. E. A. Lee, of 2705 Corby street, has gone to Gallatin, Mo., to visit her mother. Before her return she expects to visit friends in Chicago. Smoke John Ruskin 5c Cigar. Biggest and Best.-Adv. Wanted-500 Colored customers who understand the value of good shoe repairing. Apply to H. Lazarus, 2019 Cuming street. The Matron Club gave a private picnic at Riveview Park last Thursday. Don't forget to hear Shihley C. Kennedy, one of the best train drummers west of Chicago, now engaged for the rest of the session at the Alamo De Luxe Ice Cream Garden. Mrs. M. D. Marshall, formerly of Omaha, but now of Chicago, is in the city for a few days of business. She is the guest of Mrs. J. M. Davis, 2019 Erskine street. Mrs. Davis desires her friends to visit Mrs. Marshall during her brief stay in the city. Mrs. Gertrude Irving, of 1916 Cuming street, left Wednesday for Kansas City, oM., to visit her parents. En route she will visit her sister in Topeka. She will also go to Colorado Springs before her return where she will be the guest of her aunt, Mrs. Alice Allen. She expects to be away for three weeks. 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 24th street. Anna E. Jones and Clara C. Keys. Maranello preparations. Webster 5450.—Adv. Dr. A. M. Townsend, president of Roger Williams College, Nashville, Tenn., was the guest Friday of Leroy Kelley. Dr. Townsend is acting as advance agent of the College Glee Club which will sing in Omaha in a short time. John Taliaferro, who is on his ranch at Glenrose, Neb., was in Omaha on business this week. Mrs. Mabel Clay, of Kansas City, was buried from Banks and Wilks' chapel Sunday, August 5. Chester A. Franklin, of Kansas City, who was a delegate to the Grand Lodge of Oddfellows in session here this ween, was the guest while in the city of Mr. and Mrs. M. F. Singleton. Mr. Franklin left Friday for Colorado where he takes a month's vacation. The O. N. E. Club will meet at the residence of Miss Irene Newman, 2211 North 28th avenue Thursday evening, August 16. All members are requested to be present. Mrs. Maggie Boston and grandson, of Springfield, Mo., and Mrs. Stella Jackson, of Kansas City, Mo., were the guests this week of Mrs. Ada B. Wilkes. Hawaiian Night at The Mecca, August 15. W. B. Morris, of Des Moines, has been the guest of his brother, David Morris, 2407 Lake street. Mr. Morris returned to Des Moines Friday. Irving Gray, headwaiter of the Loyal Hotel, is spending his vacation at Colfax, Iowa. PLEASED WITH TRIP TO CARROLL, IOWA Dr. A. G. Edwards, the well known physician and surgeon, was called to Carroll, Ia., Friday, where Saturday morning he performed a serious oper- AMUSEMENTS LIST THE WESTERN BE Omaha Talent Putti HAWAIIAN Hawaiian Tango Team Dramatic Reading Hawaiian Fancy Dance The Tw Hawaiian Song Hawaiian Music Hawaiian Tenor Omaha's Greatest Comedian (Hawaii) MECCA Wednesday Eve., August 15 Benefit for Easter Temple The Alhambra SUNDAY Wilfred Lucas and Lillian Gish in SOUL'S TRIUMPH Jimmy Dale in No. 14 of THE GREY SEAL Charlie Chaplin in THE CURE MONDAY Chas. Ray in THE MILLIONAIRE VAGRANT Comedy TUESDAY Vitagraph Night E. H. Sothern in ENEMY TO THE KING Comedy JOLT AND JEWELRY WEDNESDAY True Boardman in STINGAREE Black Cat Feature Hearst Pathe News Comedy LOVE AND FISH THURSDAY Helen Holmes in THE RAILROAD RAIDERS FAVORITE FEATURE Comedy Triangle Comedy HIS SOCIAL RISE FRIDAY Metro Night Harold Lockwood and May Allison RIVER OF ROMANCE Comedy Sure, It's a Drew. SATURDAY Douglas Fairbanks in WILD AND WOOLY Hearst Pathe News. --- ation on Mrs. Lucy Sanford in St. Anthony's hospital. He returned home Sunday. He speaks in the highest terms of the cordial and courteous treatment accorded him by all with whom he came in contact while there. A NEW DENTIST Dr. P. W. Sawyer, who last year graduated from he Creighton College of Dentistry, has opened an office at Thirteenth and Farnam streets. Dr. Sawyer is a courteous gentleman and deserves and will no doubt receive his share of the patronage of our people. AMAZED AT OMAHA'S GROWTH T. B. Watkins, District Grand Master of the Oddfellows, was a resident of Omaha for a short time several years ago. He expressed himself as being amazed at Omaha's wonderful growth since his last visit here. He is gratified to note how our race has been sharing in this progress and prosperity. FIRST LIST NEXT WEEK The first list of lucky special subscribers will be published in next week's issue. Send in your dollar and get on this list if you are not now a subscriber. Why not subscribe for some relative or friend who lives out of the city? It will prove an appreciated present. MT. MORIAH BAPTIST CHURCH The Mount Moriah Sunday School and church picnic, which should have taken place at Elmwood park Thursday, the 2d, had to be postponed because of the rain until Friday the 17th inst., at the same place. All those that bought tickets are asked to hold on to them and be present at Twenty-fourth and Seward August 17 at 11 a. m. Should it rain in the morning we will go at 1 p. m. Sermon topic, morning, "Christ Before Pilate"; evening, "God's Sign of Recognition." Miss Elizabeth Carter, of New Bedford, Mass., has been re-elected head of the Northeastern Federation of Colored Women's Clubs. TEN! BEAUTY CLUB AGAIN Bring it Over Broadway VAUDEVILLE Drew Harrold Irene Newman Andrew D. Reed Beatrice Majors Marion Gordon Ethel Terry Irene Gardner Nina Simmons Roscoe Miller Straphy Jones A HALL Admission 25c Dancing ALAMO DeLUXE ICE CREAM GARDEN Open Every Evening Cabaret Entertainment Special Dance Every Monday and Thursday Evening. De Luxe Matinee Every Sunday Afternoon KILLINGSWORTH BROS. Webster 2861 Proprietors Rex Theatre Ed Gavin and His Tango Girls in "GLORY BE TO PETER" All New Songs and Dances Every Afternoon and Evening 1316 Douglas Street 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. A Place to Eat The Vendome Lee Vaughn, Proprietor 1210 Dodge Street. THE MONITOR Harrold Newman D. Reed e Majors n Gordon el Terry Gardner Simmons oe Miller phy Jones Session 25c racing and Ga catre Mago Girls in PETER" eet. A Great Clearance Sale of Women's Summer FOOTWEAR To Go At $2.85 These Shoes Sold Regularly at $3.90 to $7.00. Twenty-five different styles offered and a style and size for everybody. This Great Sale Starts Saturday and continues all next week. Brandeis Stores Silk Shirts Choice of All Our Silk Shirts Values to $6.50 WOLF'S 1421 Douglas St. Announcement Your old friends, Lloyd Marshall and E. A. Lee, now have charge of the Tailor Shop formerly conducted by Chas. Smith, at 103 South 14th St. Cleaning, Pressing, Altering and Repairing neatly done. Work called for and delivered. Smoke John Ruskin 5c Cigar. Biggest and Best.—Adv. Kansas and Field The nation depends upon other light oils are refined. One gasoline is made in the United down, one-half of the automobile bile industry is, in a way, dependent as much oil as all of the states of York, West Virginia, Indiana, Iowa 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 fortnight ago the Hill Oil and Gas Company for $12,000,000. The Farmers Oil and Gas selling 400 square feet lots, give 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 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 (41-3) 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. ORDER Gentlemen as payment to This Con- in case lots h Mail deed to Street $3.85 3 for $11.00 Drink TE-TO An Invigorating, Healthful Drink, ABSOLUTELY PURE, Being Made From selected Cereals. There is no beverage better than Te-To, which deserves your patronage on its merits and because it's made right here in Omaha. You Can Buy TE-TO Everywhere On Tap or in Bottles For your home or to take along on the camping trip. It is an ideal drink for young and old, being very refreshing and healthful. REPAIRS AND SUPPLIES FOR STOVES, HEATERS, FURNACES AND BOILERS PROMPT SERVICE-MODERATE PRICES Water Fronts and Water Heating Attachments OMAHA STOVE REPAIR WORKS, 1206-8 Douglas St. Phone Tyler 20 Phone Tyler 1200 Res. Phone Webster 2747 W. C. FERRIN VAN & STORAGE CO. PIANO MOVING A SPECIALTY Baggage Delivered, Household Goods Packed and Shipped Office 15th and Capital Ave. 2624 Burdette St. 1916 CUMING STREET Comfortable Rooms—Reasonable Rates D. G. Russell, Proprietor h grade oil from which gasoline and third (4-3) of the crude oil from which Omaha oil fields were to suddenly shut down to stop running. The great automo-KLAHOMA 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 1,000,000. 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 being 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. OIL & GAS CO. Neb. ...lots at $10.00 each. and all money received e. Particular fn Dentistry Nitrous Oxide and Oxygen Gas for Painless Extractions Best 22K gold crowns.................. - $4.00 and $5.00 Gold filbim gs en enreneenenrennensmsenrreneenerrse ..$2.00 and up Pata po gl ee nd Heavy 22K bridgework.....--.-- $9.00 and $6.00 per tooth Porcelain CrOWMS cence necsenee cen mmnnennnnensc OOO Full upper ‘or lower plates, best material_...$10.00 asd ae las 5 eee ocenehinere re ar eee 88 and wp. Clarence H. Singleton, D. D. S. over Peoples! Drug Stor ’ Dru, Office Hours, 9 A. us to 12 M. . . 1 P.M. to7 P. M. Phone Douglas 7812 , . Our Growing : Popularity Up-to-date methods, courteous atten- tion, clean, sanitary surroundings, five barbers who know thtir business. This is what my shop offers you. Omaha’e Most Successful Barber, P. H. JENKINS Omaha’ sh fr Telephone Red 3357 Barber, ot 1313 Dodge Street Omaha, Neb. | South Side Notes Mr. W. Mallard, of 5229 South 29th street ,was badly scalded in the boiler room at Armour Packing Co.'s Sat- urday, August 4. He is at the South Omaha hospital and doing nicely. ‘The Allen Chapel held its second rally for raising money to remodel their church Sunday, August 5. The largest amount for any one club came from Club No. 1, which turned in $62.00. Mrs. Sarah Severe was cap- tain of Club No. 1. Mr. George Ashby brought in $12.50 for which the Church was more than grateful. Mr. P. L. Wright has returned to his home, 2514 J street, after spend- ing the winter and spring at his old home in Jacksonville, Florida, and a month and a half in New York city. He was accompanied home by Mr. Wm. Nuttingham, of New York, He expects to remain here about three weeks. Mrs. Pearl Grizzard Combs, of 28th and $ streets, was badly burned Sun- day afternoon by a gasoline stove. She noticed a leak and tried to carry the stove outside. She was burned badly about the face and shoulders. The union picnic held by the two churches of South Side, was well at- tended. The two chartered cars were loaded and every one seemed to ea- joy themselves. The Allen Chapel Aid Society met Friday with Rev. Mrs. J. W. Wilson, 5288 South 25th street. Bethel Baptist Mission Circle met Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Alice Nelson, 24y0 P street. Mr. and Mrs. Hall Vivian, of 2826 R street, gave a dinner party for her sister-in-law, Mrs. Ida Lawrence, and Mrs. Rosey Farmer. Those present were: Mr.’and Mrs. John Whidby, Mr. aad Mrs, Ernest Irving, Mr. and Mrs. Pete Jefferson, Miss Mabel Neu- man, Messrs. Geo. Atkinson, Oveito Woycoff, Rev. T, Taggart. N. W. C. A. NOTES Mrs. R. K. Lawrie is giving a large lawn social at the residence of Mrs. J. H, Smith, 1920 North 34th street, for the benefit of the Old Folks’ Home Monday evening, August 13, beginning at 5 o'clock and lasting all evening. Mony novel attratcions will be intro- duced, including a famous fortune teller. Mrs, Lawrie will serve a New England dinner. There will also be chicken, fish, watrmelon and all other delicacies of the season on hand. Come out and get your dinner and enjoy yourself. Admission 10 cents. Buy a ticket and help the Old Folks’ Home. —Adv. Don’t forget the lawn social at Mrs Smith’s, 1920 North 34th street, Mon- day evening, August 13, for the ben: efit of the Old Folks’ Home.—Adv. Everything good to eat at the law soc al Monday evening —Adv. Be sure and have your fortune told at the lawn social Monday evening. He'p the Old Folks’ Home.—Adv. STANE,\'S PHARMACY | Henry Stanek, Prop. | PRESCRIPTION EXPERT : Cor. 24th and L Sts. Tel. So, 878 Se etiecigeessseaeese | Heffley’s Tailors For Nifty Up-to-Date CLOTHING | Oliver Theatre Bldg. 149 N. 18th Lincoln Department eS Se a a ee to 8 p. m. Nirs. Monroe Williams and Tittle sou and daughter returned from Den- ver Tuesday morning. Mrs. Pearl Stewart, Mrs. Ida Brown and Mrs, C, W. West, all of Kansas City, were guests of Mrs. L. P. Gates during the past week. Mrs. James Bedell and her daugh- ter, Zola, are both very ill at their home, 1426 Mulberry Ave. Mrs. E. D. Shipman gave a pienic party at Antelope park last Tuesday afternoon in honor of her house guest, Mrs. Chas. Murphy. Mesdames Hat- tie Burch, Melva White, Fannie Young and Alice Harding also entertained complimenttry to Mrs. Murphy during the week. She lef: Monday for her home in Cherry, Colo. If you appreciate quality, it you crave that recognition that is paid well dressed men, have your next suit tail- ored to order by us. W. B. Young & Co, There will be 2 large picnic August 16, at Antelope nark, given under the auspices of the Bapt'st and A. M. E. Sunday Schools. Every one is in- vited to attend and bring a lunch, Free ice cream for wll. Mrs, Adam Loving, 918 Plum street, was ostess Thursdiy afternoon to Yourteen ladies bidden to honor Mrs. Chas, Murphy. In the evening the guests were given a most enjoyable auto ride by the Kensington Club. Rey. B. Hilman and nephew, Paul Hilman, left Monday for Kansas City, Mo,, for a visit with relatives. The good people of Lincoln can economize on their cleaning and press- ing by calling L 5141.—Adv. ‘The Williams Jubilee Singers, here to fill an engaxement to sing at the Epworth Asseribly, now in session, will be guests at the home of Mrs. Laura Johnson, 2010 South 14th St. Mrs. O. J. Burckhardt returned home Thursday moraing after an ab- sence of six weeks spent visiting in Chicazo, Ill,, aud Burlington, Ia. Buy your clothes with care, get what you want, not what someone har to offer. Get your choice of 20,000 suits—we show 500 fabrics that can be made into forty different styles. Some Variety, W. B. Young & Co. ‘The Union Revival meetings were closed at the Baptist Church Sunday evening. A large end appreciative audience listened to Rev Bray’s last sermon here. The meetings proved a greater success financially than spir- itually. $100.00 was received during the fourteen day:. Four candidates for baptism entered the Mt. Zion Bap- tist Church. Key. J. Franklin Iira y left Monday ‘afternocn for Denver. The Optimistic £et will meet at Ep- worth Park Thurslay afternoon. Mr, Ed Gr'fiin ‘s spending a few ‘dtys in Fremont. "Mr, and Mrs. Frank Bell have re- ‘turned from Milford. 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 Se Reo notmiaetete Petersen & Michelsen Hardware Co. GOOD HARDWARE $2408 N St. Tel. South 162 THE MONITOR LOUIS MAY JOINS | Madame E THE GREAT MAJORITY | manicurist, ‘A youth of little more than 26 years, Louis May, son of Mr. and Mrs. May, of Nebraska, and son-in-law of 1. and Mrs. Victor Walker of Den- ver, departed this life Friday, July 27th, in answer to the roll call in the ranks of the Great Majority. Popu- lar in the community, beloved by his wife, parents and other relatives, generous to a fault, he gained an en- viable reputation, and his sudden flight from this time to eternity’s ere- ates a shock that can hardly be over- come. Earlier in life he had quite a scholastic career and as an all-round athlete distinguished himself on sev eral occasions for the schools he had ‘the honor to represent. It can be ‘truly said of him that he was happiest ‘after he succeeded in making others happy. Surrounded by a number of youthful associates he made an im jression as a man of sterling quali- tes, and commanded the respect and admiration of many business men with whom he dealt as one with a bril- Eont future. In the midst of this suc- cessful career he was seized with an illness which proved fatal in the space of five days. Funeral services were held from his late residence, 2829 Lafayette street, on Monday last, when the very impressive ceremony _per- formed by Father Brown of the Chureh of the Redeemer, the large attendance of friends and the numer- ous choice and beautiful floral offer- inys bore evidence to the close of a life that ceased to adorn the home, the business life and the community. He is gone not to receive the reward of treasures laid up on earth, but to re- ceive the “Well done, thou good and faithful servant, enter into the joy of the Lord, Interment Fairmount cem- etery by automobile. Douglas Com- pany in charge. The Colorado Statesman offers its heartfelt sympathy to the grief-strick- en wife, the bereaved mother, sister and other relatives, leaving them to the consoling influences of the Mighty Healer of all wounds during our ex- istence here on earth—Colorado Statesman. OHIO RACE WOMEN IN POLITICS Dayton, 0.—The Colored women of Dayton have joined the forces that are battling for a continuance of nonpar- tisan municipal government in Day- ton. AMOS P. SCRUGGS, Attorney. 3807 Camden Avenue. NOTICE TO NON-RESIDENT DEFEND: ANT. To Ella Royster, Non-resident defendant You are hereby notified that on the 17th day of April, 1917, Embry’ Royster, ns 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 pon the ground that you have abandoned said plaintiff for the term of two years fast past, before the filing of this ‘petl- thon. You are required to answer sald petition on or before September 3, 1917 EMBRY ROYSTER, a Plasntite. eee ener nneennmmeenty SHOES MADE LIKE NEW with our rapid shoe repair meth- ods, one-fifth the cost. Sold un- called-for shoes. We have a se- lection; all sizes, all prices. FRIEDMAN BROS. 211 South 14th St. ‘Omaira. Bee er Me ne ae Advertising | RATES--1% cents @ word for single insertions, 1 cent a word for two or more insertions. No advertisement for less than 15ce. Cash should ac company advertisement. HOUSES FOR SALE S-room house, paved street,4417 So. 27th St., 60 ft. lot, $1,500. Doug. 2842. HANDLER AND ROBINS Fire and Tornado Insurance HOUSES FOR RENT For Rent.—Furnished room in mod- ern home. On car line. 2409 Blondo street. Webster 6736. | 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. For Rent. Four room houes, 2218 South 27th St., newly papered and painted, Electric light and water in house. ‘Tyler 2248.. 3. Si Bruce. FURNISHED ROOMS FOR RENT, Neatly furnished rooms. Hot ane cold water. On Dodge and 24th street car lines. Mrs. Anna Banks, 924 North 20th street. Telephone Douglas 4379. Neatly furnished rooms, 1842 North 27th St. Call Webster 2812, For Rent. Unfurnished rooms with electric light and water, 2603 Cuming street. Harney 5412, Furnished rooms, 1817 Izard. Tyler 1609. 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 Twenty-third street. Webster 2058. Fourteen neatly furnished roome. Mrs. Ella Dunivan, 4716 South 27th street, South Side. Phone South 3067. Furnished rooms to rent in a mod- ern house, 2619 Hamilton street. Phone Webster 1250.—Adv. WANTED. China painting. Classes Tuesdays and Thursdays. Mrs. D. W. Gooden, 2211 Cuming street. Douglas 5436. A The Business Business Enterprises Conducted by Colored People—Help Them te Grow by Your Patronage. PATTON HOTEL AND CAFE! N. A. Patton, Proprietor } 1014-1016-1018 South 11th St. Telephone Douglas 4445 62 MODERN AND NEATLY FURNISHED ROOMS dee picecatruuse cman aed neato paeeranee terns SLAUGHTER SYSTEM AND LYBAS HAIR BEAUTIFIER Guaranteed to Grow Hair in Six ‘Treatments or Money Refunded Douglas 8536 Mis Nellie Seott Gace mgnmenmssncbaicaaanminees. | Graduate of N. E. Conservatory | of Music, Boston, Mass. | Florentine Fe Pink dos er | pianoforte, Harmony, Solfeggio ! i Webster 2814 | Boston Studio |_2214 No. 28th Ave. Omaha. eee eee 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 | bee-e-ene-tonertnonenens enontronore-enprorane-s || 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 Embaimers | Lady Assistant Satistaction Guaranteed 1914 Cuming, Street Res. Doug. 4379, Doug. 3718 WANTED. en a eT ee ei ed Mee ES any ee en GOOD GROCERIES ALWAYS Cc. P. WESIN GROCERY CO. Also Fresh Fruits and Vegetables. (2005 Cuming St. Telephone Douglas 1098 pee amine Sts ee ee Ce ee ee nee et TRY— | THE LIFE SAVER ALWAYS ON TAP AT THE ALAMO po SRN SNES eae re eh eal Prec onspeetaeene ie caer ie gente eet emer, Western FuneralHome 2518 Lake Street Phone Webster 248, Open Day and Night Our Conyeniences: Free Spacious Chapal and Organ, Sanitary” Morgue and Reposing Rooms complete. Air Vight 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 LOGON The Cream of Omaha’s Tonsorialists " ’ bf 2 foe eee 1 ; L | el 4 A & aad a 94 Li fl E, W. Killingsworth R,UDPrice The Alamo Barber Shop and Pocket\Billiary Parlor Two Twentieth Century barbers such as tht generil public de- mands, We are up to the latest methods of barbgring. Wrerything sanitary. Barber a) op department ‘open from 8 @. r&pto 1 p. m. Open Saturday fro 8 a. m. to 12 p.m. We carry a fall li of dichee Cigars, ‘Tobaccos, Candies and Chewing Gum. KILLINGSWORTH & PRICE, Phone Webster 5784, 2416 th 24th Street Augustus Caesar, an- other famous Roman, - comes to mind. Present events, world- - shaping are tremendous- ly important. , | Learn to economize. Pur- _ chase judiciously. - Thomas Kilpatrick & Co. WATERS BARNHART PRINTING CO i= fF] Ei IAN EE DRT ane aching Mig aes sash oi WHO DOES YOUR SHOE RE- PAIRING? Try H. LAZARUS Work done while you wait, or will call for and Giver without charge. Red 2395 2019 Cuming St. If I don't get your work, we both lose. Sereda. a ee! eer Damen Hill-Williams Drug Co. PURE DRUGS AND TOILET ARTICLES Free Delivery Tyler 160 2402 Cuming St. }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. beeen reper e metre C. S$. JOHNSON 18th and Izard = Tel. Douglas 1702 ALL KINDS OF COAL and COKE at POPULAR PRICES. Best for the Money t-sronareceenenprenane-eenpuansaneoentoenent Established 1890 Cc. J. CARLSON Dealer in Shoes and Gents’ Furnishings 1514 No. 24th St. Omaha, Neb. ee en ee ARE YOU SATISFIED with your Dry Cleaner? If not, try the DRY CLEANERS BEST WORK AND SERVICE NONE BETTER Call Us First PHONE DOUGLAS 1811 24th St., 1 block north of Cuming t Street J.A.Edhoim —_E. W. Sherman 24th, Near Lake on Phone Webster 130 eles ote eeetemeneretetneent 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, ¢and Cure our own Hams and Bacon. } { = = SMOKE } Te Be Ce | Le rae eer [Start Saving Now "| | United Stic Mat! Bank : SULL?) ° \o an, ° apna 2 SUPPLY es Ey HOUSE gS Cami. { Will L. Hetherington | | Violinist Instructor at Bellevue College ave of Henry Cox Studio Patterson Blk poeee eect eee e etna MELCHOR-- Druggist The Old Reliable Tel. South 807 4826 So. 24th St. OMAHA TRANSFERCO. +The Onty Way” BAGGAGE Checked to Destination