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Growing, Thank You! $1.50 a Year. 5c a Copy PICKENS MAKES LENGTHY TOUR Dean of Morgan College Shows Great Energy. Capable Young Educator Foregoes Vacation and Responds With Alacrity to Call of His People to Serve In Important Movements--To Address National Baptist Convention. By N. BARNETT DODSON. Foremost among the large number of well educated young men of experience and healthy moral stamina to whom the race must look for adequate representation, advice and guidance at times like the present is Dean William Pickens of Morgan college, Baltimore. Professor Pickens stands upon an eminence in preparation and scholarship which overlooks several years of diligent effort on the part of a well qualified man who has done yeoman service for racial advancement. From this height he has caught the vision of racial struggle, need and hu- DEAN WILLIAM PICKENS. man justice for which we are striving. He knows our handicap and is striving in schoolroom and upon the public platform to assist in the amelioration of the unnatural conditions through which the race is groping its way. Practically setting aside leisure from education work and home comforts, he is spending the time assisting in the many movements extant for the opening of larger opportunities for the masses of our people. Professor Pickens is now making his third speaking tour for this summer. Stirred by the East St. Louis riots, Dean Pickens accompanied and acted as spokesman for the Baltimore delegation which carried its protest against lynching to Washington. He appeared before Vice President Marshall, Speaker Champ Clark, senators and representatives of the house for the purpose of getting federal action against lynching mobs and also in support of Congressman Dyer's joint resolution (118) calling for national investigation of lynching and punishment of lynch- From July 15 through till the 22d he made a tour in company with M. L. McCoy, principal of the Virginia College and Industrial institute at Petersburg, Va., through the Shenandoah valley, speaking in the interest of better and larger educational facilities for our people. The speakers were given much attention, and their message was received with enthusiasm. Professor McCoy is making the influence of the institute felt throughout the state. Returning to Baltimore and the north, the dean spent a few days with his family at Atlantic City, N. J., and then proceeded to Cleveland, where on Thursday, Aug. 2, he delivered a most informing address on "The Relation of the American Negro to the Preset Work Crisis." This address embodies the true meaning of the kind of democracy for which America is fighting. The speaker shows in this address breadth of gratitude and learning adoquents to grapple with and master to a satisfactory degree the many intricate problems which confront America now. Sunday, Aug. 5, Professor Pickens addressed a great throng at Toledo and proceeded to Chicago and other points in Illinois, where he spoke to enthusiastic crowds of white and colored people. The boys at Fort Des Moines got a message to the dean asking him to visit their military training camp before leaving for the southwest. Leaving Illinois, he went to Bluefield, W. Va., where he extended his intellectual powers to great heights in a mastery address before the Chautauqua on Friday, Aug. 17. THE MONITOR Shirley Brooks, the famous Punch editor, once met Charles Salamar, the composer. On being introduced to Shirley the composer said: "I had often and often seen your face, Mr. Brooks, but I never knew to whom it belonged." "Oh," replied Brooks quickly, "it always belonged_to me." A statistician has figured the losses to agriculture as a result of depredations of insects and rodents as $12 a year for each man, woman and child in the United States. TULSANS IN CONCERT Render Splendid Program Under Direction of Prof. Jackson. (Special to The Monitor) Tulsa, Okla., Aug. 20.—A chorus of one hundred of the best voices of the city, under the direction of R. G. Jackson and Miss Beulah Douglas, instructors at Western University, Kansas City, Kansas, rendered a splendid concert at Convention Hall, Thursday evening. An appreciative audience of both white and Colored persons heartily received the program, applauding generously and demanding encore after encore. N. Clark Smith's "Steal Away," Dett's "Listen to the Lambs" and a number of the old plantation melodies were offered. Pleasing features of the program were the harmonious singing of the male quartette and the tenor solos by Forrest L. Oliver, accompanied by Prof. Jackson at the big municipal pipe organ. The concert was given under the auspices of the Vernon chapel and was capably managed by H. O. Abbott, a young newspaper and advertising man. Abbott announces that efforts will be made to make the concert an annual affair. THE LUCKY ONES The following persons have subscribed under the special Circulation Boosting Bargain" $1.00 rate, which offer only holds good until September 1. All who wish to get in under this rate must do so next week. Get your name on thi slist. Mrs. Wm. Jackson, 2615 Burdette. George A. Love, 1820 N. 23d St. Roy Alexander, 1119 No. 19th St. Frank Johnson, 1205 N. 21st. Ardie Smith, 1938 S. 18th. Mrs. G. Irving, 1916 Cuming St. Charles Patterson, 2525 Erskine St. Leslie Peters, 1412 N. 22nd St. Warren Peters, 2121 Paul St. Mrs. Olie Tatum, 305 N. 27th St. Mrs. Wm. Pitts, 307 N. 27th St. Mrs. Edith Stephens, 2219 Seward. Mrs. H. E. Miller, 2222 Seward St. Mrs. F. W. Powell, 2240 Seward St. Mrs. I. F. Falls, 1810 N. 23d St. Mrs. Lillian Purcell, 2208 Clark St. Mrs. W. Bates, 2109 Clark St. J. E. Kirtluf, Hotel Cuming. Mrs. Emma Simmons, 907 N. 21st. Amos Leach, 2020 Cuming St. Thomas Godley, 1014 N. 16th St. Mrs. L. Kennedy, Hotel Cuming. Mrs. H. Watts, 2214 Ptul St. Mrs. L. Mack, 2218 Paul St. Mrs. Viola Bryant, 2320 Paul St. Mrs. Wm. Penn, 1924 N. 24th St. Mrs. Sarah Brown, 1117 N. 21st St. Mrs. L. Rose, 2408 Erskine St. Mrs. Lulu Jones, 2415 Erskine St. Mrs. Minnie Dawson, 2417 Erskine. Mrs. W. L. Sellars, 2220 N. 25th St. Mrs. Laura Lewis, 2011 Paul St. Mrs. Ida Alexander, 2009 Paul St. Mrs. T. W. Merriweather, 2007 Paul. J. A. Logan, 1219½ S. 16th St. Wm. Wright, Twin Falls, Idaho. Mrs. Harris Miller, Cheyenne, Wyo. Mrs. Lizzie Clark, 2604 N St. George Hatcher, 2802 U St. Show your copy of The Monitor to your friends and neighbors and get them to subscribe NOW. Help us put The Monitor in every Colored home in Nebraska by January 1st. DR. CRAIG MORRIS RECEIVES COMMISSION Wednesday Dr. Craig Morris received his commission as first lieutenant in the dental Reserve Corps of the United States Army and expects to receive orders to leave for duty almost any day. Dr. Morris, who is the youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. David Morris, was born, reared and educated in Omaha. He is a graduate of the Omaha High School and of the Creighton College of Dentistry, in both of which institutions he ranked high in scholarship. He has built up a good practice in this city. Dr. Morris is one of the officers of St. Philip's Episcopal Church. COLONEL CHARLES YOUNG Whose retirement August 3rd is million Colored Americans w mand of our troops. Give Us a Colored Colored The Monitor urges the race ident Wilson that opportunity be country to the limit of his streng peal will not be in vain. Color physically fit to lead troops. H do all in his power to keep him alert to serve his country when His country needs him NOW bilized for the country's defe TWELVE MILLION COLORED TRUE, DEMAND THAT THIS DIER BE GIVEN THE OPPOR TO WHICH HIS SERVICES AN HIM. PRESIDENT WILSON, CO ARMY, TWELVE MILLION SPECTFULLY PETITION YOU GENERAL IN THE PERSON O GIVE HIM COMMAND OF O PLEDGE YOU OUR HONOR THRILL WITH PRIDE AT THE UNDER HIS COMMAND. GIVE US A COLORED TROOPS. OUR LOYALTY AN OGNITION. Whose retirement August 3rd is a keen disappointment to twelve million Colored Americans who had hoped to see him in command of our troops. Give Us a Colored Commander for Colored Troops The Monitor urges the race to make a united appeal to President Wilson that opportunity be given Colonel Young to serve our country to the limit of his strength. We believe that such an appeal will not be in vain. Colonel Young believes himself to be physically fit to lead troops. He expresses his determination to do all in his power to keep himself physically fit and mentally alert to serve his country when his country shall need him. His country needs him NOW. The Colored troops to be mobilized for the country's defense WANT his LEADERSHIP, TWELVE MILLION COLORED AMERICANS, LOYAL AND TRUE, DEMAND THAT THIS VALIANT AND TRIED SOLDIER BE GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY TO LEAD OUR MEN TO WHICH HIS SERVICES AND PROVEN ABILITY ENTITLE HIM. PRESIDENT WILSON, COMMANDER IN CHIEF OF THE ARMY, TWELVE MILLION COLORED AMERICANS RESPECTFULLY PETITION YOU, SIR, TO GIVE OUR RACE A GENERAL IN THE PERSON OF CHARLES YOUNG AND TO GIVE HIM COMMAND OF COLORED TROOPS; AND WE PLEDGE YOU OUR HONOR THAT OUR COUNTRY WILL THRILL WITH PRIDE AT THE VALOR OF THE TROOPS UNDER HIS COMMAND. GIVE US A COLORED COMMANDER FOR COLORED TROOPS. OUR LOYALTY AND SERVICE MERIT THIS RECOGNITION. COLONEL YOUNG HOPES TO SERVE COUNTRY Thanks Monitor For Articles and Interest Shown in His Behalf. Wilberforce, Ohio, Aug. 20, 1917. Rev. John Albert Williams, Editor The Monitor, Omaha, Nebraska. My Dear Editor: I thank you for the articles in my behalf which have appeared in The Monitor. Let us not take the matter too hard. You see the same order that retired me from active service in the U. S. Army placed me on active duty with the mititia troops of the State of Ohio, and as these have all been mustered into the service it is barely possible, as I am wholly physically fit, that the authorities may allow me to serve with troops of the National Army. Of course things might be better; they might also be worse, you see. Wishing you success in your journalistic work and again thanking you for all you have done for me, I am Loyalty of Colored Race Not Doubled. If the German government has no better judgment of the character of the American Negro than to believe that he will play the part of Benedict Arnold, the traitor, it is certainly going to wreck fast, says V. P. Thomas in the New Orleans Times - Picayune. There is no element of the American population that will more earnestly join the regular military and naval forces of this government in giving the Germans a sound thrashing on land or sea than the American Negro. Omaha, Nebraska. A keen disappointment to twelve who had hoped to see him in com- mander for the Troops to make a united appeal to Presi- given Colonel Young to serve our earth. We believe that such an ap- pel Young believes himself to be expresses his determination to uself physically fit and mentally this country shall need him. 7. The Colored troops to be mose WANT his LEADERSHIP, TO AMERICANS, LOYAL AND VALIANT AND TRIED SOLTUNITY TO LEAD OUR MEN AND PROVEN ABILITY ENTITLE COMMANDER IN CHIEF OF THE COLORED AMERICANS RE- SIR, TO GIVE OUR RACE A OF CHARLES YOUNG AND TO COLORED TROOPS; AND WE THAT OUR COUNTRY WILL THE VALOR OF THE TROOPS COMMANDER FOR COLORED D SERVICE MERIT THIS REC- Several Persons Killed and Wounded Several Persons Killed and Wounded Famous Twenty-fourth United States Infantry Recent Treatment by Houston Police. (Special to The Monitor) Houston, Tex., Aug. 24.—Resenting mistreatment at the hands of police, members of the famous Twenty-Fourth United States infantry, sent here to guard Fort Logan, engaged in a fight here last night with police and citizens in which thirteen persons were killed. In the promiscuous shooting eighteen persons, including one young woman and three of the Negro soldiers were seriously wounded. "The trouble started at the camp about 7:30 Thursday night," said Major K. S. Snow, who is commanding the Negro troops used as guards at the camp. "I saw the feeling that had risen over the treatment that the men said some of them had received at the hands of the police and they were hard to control. Soon it was learned that they had entered the tent where the ammunition was kept and a large number of rounds had been secured before I learned what was happening. I did all I could to stop the men, but they were beyond control, and some 150 of them started to shoot in the camp and soon scattered in every direction.' The city has been placed under martial law. The Twenty-fourth wherever stationed in the north, west and Hawaii has had a splendid record for good behavior. WIDE SPREAD INTEREST IN NATIONAL RACE CONGRESS Colored Americans "Brought to Their Feet" by Outrages—Equal Rights Committees Being Formed. Boston, Mass.—That the Colored people of the country have been "brought to their feet" by the Memphis lynching, East St. Louis massacre and Chester riots, is shown by the instant interest taken in the call issued for a "Speedy Getting Together" at New York by Rev. Byron Gunner, president of the National Equal Rights League. Already President Gunner has received word from representatives in a dozen different states who will attend the 10th annual meeting of the league and 2nd Annual Race Congress under the league's auspices, which will be held three days, September 18, 19 and 20, in Mother Zion church, W. 136th street, New York City. Colored newspapers all over the country are announcing this National Colored Equal Rights convention in their columns, and the editors are working with success for the formation of local "Equal Rights Committees" that are to send delegates. The "Call" has been given such wide publicity, the invitation being open to every organization as well as the Equal Rights League, the oppressed in every country in the civilized world have met as a group and put forth their case and their demand except we Colored Americans. Thoughtful citizens everywhere see that the race will be judged by the attendance at this National Race Congress. Every community that has not already formed a Citizens' Equal Rights Committee to send delegates is urged to do so. Three full weeks remain in which to do so. The last Race Congress brought men and women of all factions and all organizations together and increased co-operation. It is ten times as critical now for the race as then. Pres. Byron Gunner, of Hilburn, N, Y., and Corr. Secretary Wm. Monroe Trotter of 34 Cornhill, Boston, are receiving many letters on the convention and will answer all inquiries. RED CROSS WORK We hope that the women of our race in Omaha will lengage actively in the work of the Red Cross this autumn and winter. A cordial invitation was extended to them to become identified with the work being done along this line by the white women of the city without difference or distinction. This invitation was accepted by only one woman. An effort was then made to organize an auxiliary among the Colored women, but please bear it in mind, that the white women of this city showed commendable broad-mindedness in inviting their darker sisters to come in with them, and our women foolishly and short-sightedly lost an opportunity for engaging in a common work that would make for better understanding and more sympathetic feeling between the races. A few of our women under the leadership of Mrs. Philip Letcher met and made up some Red Cross supplies, and the work was so neatly and beautifully done that they were highly complimented for it. We have the skill, what is needed is the will. Another effort is to be made to get our women interested and we hope that there will be a generous response. Their sisters in other cities are active in Red Cross work and the Colored women of Omaha ought to emulate their example. DR. PEEBLES RECEIVES COMMISSION IN DENTAL RESERVE CORPS The gratifying news has reached Omaha that Dr. W. W. Peebles, who has been in training at the Officers' Reserve Camp at Des Moines, has been commissioned as first lieutenant and transferred to the Dental Reserve Corps. Dr. Peebles was one of the first of our Omaha men to offer himself for the Des Moines camp, when after a persistent fight the government reluctantly provided this opportunity for patriotic Colored men to train for officers. Dr. Peebles is a graduate of Amherst College and of the Northwestern, Chicago. He has been practicing in Omaha for eleven years where he built up a large practice and his friends tried to dissuade him from relinquishing it. His transfer to the Dental Corps is gratifying to his family and numerous friends. HOME OF UNITED CIVIC LEAGUE New York Organization Settles In Fine Quarters. STANDS FOR EQUAL JUSTICE Thrifty Civic Body Founded by the Well Known John M. Royal: Purchases and Equips Building For Larger Scope of Work—Motto of the League Is "Pulling Together." New York.—At last the colored citizens of New York city have realized a long felt want, for they have now provided themselves with a modern and up to date clubhouse, and will in the future make a specialty c' providing suitable lodging rooms and board to representative men visiting and passing through the city. The handsome and modernly equipped building recently purchased at 184 West One Hundred and Thirty-fifth street is now ready and will be used for the con- PRESIDENT JOHN M. ROYALL. venience of the members of the United Civic league and the accommodation of the public. The league's building is without a doubt the only place in this big city offering the equipment and facilities it is provided with, and without doubt also shows the rapid strides of the United Civic league, which was founded by John M. Royall and a few other loyal citizens in 1913 for elective representation throughout the state of New York and the nation and for political justice and an equal administration of the laws. The large and lengthy basement can be suitably arranged for athletic events or for business purposes, while the main floor consists of reception and reading rooms and a large auditorium for entertainments and social functions. On the second floor there are four extra large light rooms for office use with steam, light and janitor services included. Adjoining these to the rear are the large bathroom and the manager's room. The third floor has three finely furnished, large, light, airy rooms for gentlemen lodgers by day, week or month, and off these are a large dining room, pantry and kitchen, which are occupied by Caterer Watkins for serving business men's lunches and catering to special parties. The United Civic league's motto is "Pulling Together," and the officers are John M. Royall, president; W. H. Willis, first vice president; J. E. Earlas, second vice president; Joseph L. Pritchard, treasurer; Henry D. Dolphin, secretary, and W. G. Isaacs, financial secretary. Board of governors are Benjamin F. Thomas, chairman; B. H. Lewis, vice chairman; J. C. Thomas, Sr.; John A. Ross, Charles H. Payne, W. H. Rhodes, V. T. Thomas, J. W. Rose, E. A. Johnson, John Phinizee, Philip A. Payton, George W. Royall, Philip M. Thorne, Styles S. Beaman and Anthony McCarthy. John E. Robinson is the building secretary and manager. Having on its official staff this corps of business men, many who are merchants and representing the largest there is in the colored people's commercial life, the league will continue to add to its long list of achievements throughout the city and state. NOT CONSISTENT (Baltimore (Md.) Commonwealth) President Wilson cannot consistently contend for liberty, equality and justice for Belgians, Russians, Poles, French, English and Teutons without conceding justice, liberty and equality to ALL citizens of his own country. THE MONITOR A Weekly Newspaper devoted to the civic, social and religious interests of the Colored People of Nebraska and the West, with the desire to contribute something to the general good and upbuilding of the community and of the race. Published Every Saturday. Entered as Second-Class Mail Matter July 2, 1915, at the Post Office at Omaha, Neb., under the act of March 3, 1879. THE REV. JOHN ALBERT WILLIAM5, Editor and Publisher. Lucille Skaggs Edwards and William Garnett Haynes, Associate Editors. George Wells Parker, Contributing Editor and Business Manager. SUBSCRIPTION PATES, $1.50 PER YEAR Advertising Rates, 50 cents an inch per issue. Address, The Monitor, 1119 North Twenty-first street, Omaha. Telephone Webster 4243. 2 ADMINISTRATIONS PASS The Monitor has no desire to embarrass in any way the present administration. It is because we realize that we are living in most perilous times when everything should be done to unify the nation and to remove, as much as possible, any just cause for complaint upon the part of our people that we have not hesitated to call attention to acts and statements from those in authority which, if persisted in, cannot help but chill the ardent patriotism of one of the most patriotic groups among American citizenry. We would save the administration from embarrassing itself by advising it of the true sentiments of the large group, forming fully one-tenth of our population, with which we are identified. We believe this to be our patriotic duty. It would be the height of folly and wholly dishonest and disloyal to withhold the truth that there is very much with which we are not pleased. We are not pleased with the present policy of limiting our young men, who are anxious to serve and defend our country and our flag—for it is our COUNTRY and OUR FLAG, let him deny it who may—to certain branches of service. We believe that in the hour of the nation's peril, as well as in times of peace, our young men and women should be permitted and encouraged to serve in any line of service for which their aptitude and ability may qualify them to be trained. As Americans imbued with American ideals and animated with American aspirations, we ought not be and cannot be, and will not be, satisfied with any treatment, sentiment or policy which would regard us like "the Witch's Daughter," as "a thing apart" from our national life, perils and activities, or thwart these lawful ambitions. We believe that America's successful leadership in a world democracy is absolutely dependent upon her frank recognition of the necessity of a just and unbiased application of these principles to us and to all her citizens. This country must eventually—and why not now?—recognize the short-sightedness of, and refuse to tolerate any policy that runs counter to these ideals. And so we will all do our duty and hope for the triumph of true democracy. Administrations, wise or unwise, liberal or illiberal, far-sighted or short-sighted, as men account them,pass; "but the powers that be are ordained of God." God still reigns. The government still lives. Our Country—God bless her! abides. Our Flag—God protect it!—still floats. To these our allegiance, our fealty are due and given ungrudgingly, and doing our duty manfully the future will bring rich reward to America's loyal sons. STRANGE, BUT TRUE The South is always proclaiming from the housetop that it is "the Negro's best friend." Doubtless it believes it. But it has a mighty queer way of manifesting this friendship. The rumor went forth that Negro troops would be sent South for training with other United States troops, and lo, on the instant Washington was bombarded with protests from Southern statesmen and near-statesmen against this great indignity. With eyes swollen form weeping—or from some other cause, or causes—and with voices choking with“hic”emotion, Southern statesmen pleaded pathetically and, it is said, prevailingly, that Uncle Sam's black soldiers be not permitted to come where "the Negro's best friend" has his habitat. Moreover, it was hinted that if this plaintive plea prevailed not in preventing the proposed perigination to plantations where possums play, palmettoes plume and persimmons pucker, there would be something doing. We can only remark that this is a strange way of manifesting either friendship or patriotism. " "Tis strange; 'tis passing strange, but true." A PLEA FOR CHARITY A benefit for the purpose of purchasing an artificial limb for Louis Carr will be given Tuesday evening, August 28th, 1917, at St. John's A. M. E. Church, 18th and Webster St. An excellent musical and literary program will be rendered by some of Omaha's best talent. Mr. Carr had his right leg amputated some time age, and has been in the county hospital for some time. It is expected that he will be self-supporting if the limb is secured. The benefit is under the auspices of the O. S. W. Club. IS THERE NOT A CAUSE? When conservative men like Major Moton, principal of Tuskegee; ProfKelly Miller of Howard University; and Dr. Boyd of Nashville, Tenn., join with radicals like Prof. Dubois, editor of The Crisis; William Monroe Trotter, editor of The Boston Guardian, and Harry Smith, editor of the Cleveland Gazette, in voicing the same disapproval, there is some genuine reason for this disapprobation. BE SELF-WATCHFUL The nerves of the nation are at high tension. The nation means you and me and every other fellow; for "the nation" is made up of individuals. At such a time as this every one should be watchful of himself lest by inconsiderate word or act he cause strife or violence. These are the times demanding self-watchfulness, self-restraint, forebearance and charisability. If clouds lower look for the silver lining. It is there. Look up and do your duty. Obvious Observations If Uncle Sam will really reduce the cost of coal it will be a ten shot for government control. The north has five cantonments and the south fifteen. Six are in Texas, the home of the assistant president. When it comes to getting in on the soft things the south isn't a bit slow. In everything else it makes a snail look like Barney Oldfield. The senator from Oklahoma proposes to send an army of 5,000,000 Chinese to the front instead of able bodied Americans. How in the dickens did it happen that he didn't make it 5,000,000 Colored men? What has become of the Vice President? Washington papers say that Wilson shuts and locks the door every time he sees him coming. The man that said The Monitor doesn't need that $1.50 for subscription is wrong. We need just five hundred of twelve-bit pieces. Thanking you for these few serious fulminations, we will now have an interview with the bathtub. SKITS OF SOLOMON A debt is more easily contracted than measles and harder to get rid of than a four-inch bunion. Anybody can contract a debt, but the per cent who pay them run the cipher mark a close second. A debt is like a mountain forty miles off: it looks easy to climb until you start climbing. A wise man makes friends with a debt only through convenience. Nations also contract debts. At present the scrapping nations are piling up debts as fast as a steam engine piles up ashes. There is only one exception to this and that is Japan. She helps others make debts and refuses to make any herself. The easier a man or nation assumes a debt, the harder it is to collect it. A reader of human nature can always tell a former friend. He slides up with a happy mitt and slithering smile and asks you for a ten spot just as though he were asking for a match or a street address, and if you are dums enough to slip him the green, it's bye bye ten simoleons. You will never see him again if he sees you first. There are some folks who still owe for each extremity of life; the first extremity owing the doctor who helped the stork with the bundle, and the other extremity, the undertaker who didn't have anyone to help him with the bundle. Debts make some men happy and others miserable. The happy man is always talking about his credit and pushing it to the limit without ever liquidating it; the miserable man is worried until he can smile and say "hello!" to his creditor without said creditor having to hum and haw in an effort to ask for a dollar advance politely. This essay is punk, but punk always has some good burning points. Hair growing and hair preservation, scalp treatment, manicuring and massage. Smith, Chiles & Wheeler, 2414 North 24th. Webster 3024.-Adv. THE MONITOR Our Women and Children Conducted by Lucille Skaggs Edwards There are times when cheerfulness ceases to be a virtue, times when it is necessary to show to some persons a black face and a stern reproof. But the cheerful person will less often have to display those forbidding aspects than he who is moody or who is heavily aware of the weight of the world and his responsibilities in it. People surly or "cranky" perhaps are less likely to commit errors or faults deserving censure and more likely to develop the pleasant and also the solid traits of character. Persons in authority frequently feel it necessary to disguise their naturally cheerful dispositions. They have the idea that if a man is to be a strict disciplinarian he cannot exhibit a smiling countenance or freely indulge his natural turn for humor. Yet the strict disciplinarian who shows in his relaxed moments a kindly heart and a genial spirit will accomplish better results than one who relies upon his sharp voice, brusque manner and cold eye to command respect. And some persons, without being strict disciplinarians at all, are able by communicating their spirit of cheerful interest and activity to get a large measure of efficiency out of their workers. If cheerfulness is a valuable trait in an employer, it is even more important in an employee. The man who can conquer depression and worry and discontent, who can control the forces of envy and jealousy within him, and who can go about his work day in and day out with cheerful good humor is in a fair way of arriving at a stage where depression, worry, discontent, envy and jealousy may reasonably be expected to have less claim upon him. At whatever end of the industrial scale your lot may be cast, you will be wise if you cultivate the spirit of cheerfulness in your relations with your fellow men.—Youths Companion. So prone Was he to find Some good in all Mankind, So quick To stop and heed The cry of those In need; And so Disposed to say Nothing to mar One's day, That heaven, With love abrim, Did not seem strange To him. --The Christian Herald. MINIMUM COST OF FOOD FOR ONE FAMILY Having received several inquiries as to the lowest cost of food for a family, for one week, the Department of Health of the city of New York has published a list of articles of food sufficient for a family of five for that period. It is assumed that the family consists of two adults and three children. The list of foods given has been tested for about two years and found to be successful. Of course, varying prices will change this weekly cost somewhat. Following is the list: 1 pound butter ..... $0.42 1 bag sugar (3½ pounds) ..... 24 1 pound rice ..... 0.8 1 pound dried peas ..... 0.9 1 pound beans ..... 0.9 1 pound farina ..... 0.6 1 pound oatmeal ..... 0.5 1 box cocoa (½ pound) ..... 10 1 pound prunes ..... 15 1 pound onions ..... 0.4 6 pounds potatoes ..... 22 1 head of cabbage (medium size) ..... 0.5 1 pound cheese ..... 22 2 dozen eggs ..... 60 2 pounds meat daily at 20 cents ..... 2.80 2 loaves of bread daily at 8 cents ..... 1.12 2 quarts of milk daily at 7 cents ..... .98 Total ..... $7.31 FACT AND COMMENT The man of intelligence who lacks moral force remains always a follower; he never becomes a leader, for he is seldom master of his own conduct. An Idler's Chance in Life is like a Peach— Too Green, or Overripe, or Out of Reach. Yellow was originally adopted by the woman suffragists as their color because of the suffrage victory in Kansas in 1887. That victory was regarded as of immense importance, and yellow, in the eyes of the leaders of CHEERFULNESS THE PILGRIM the movement, was inseparably associated with the Sunflower State. Many men can rightly assert that their opinions do not change; but they are not wise in boasting of the fact. It shows too often that they have learned nothing since the day on which they reached their opinions. So obvious an evidence of ignorance or foolishness no man should advertise. THE ONLY WAY TO WIN It takes a little courage And a little self-control And some grim determination If you want to reach a goal. It takes a deal of striving, And a firm and stern-set chin, No matter what the battle, If you're really out to win. There's no easy path to glory, There's no rosy road to fame. Life, however we may view it, Is no simple parlor game; But its prizes call for fighting, For endurance and for grit. For a rugged disposition And a "don't-know-when-to-quit." You must take a blow or give one, You must risk and you must lose, And expect that in the struggle You will suffer from a bruise. But you mustn't wince or falter If a fight you once begin; Be a man and face the battle— That's the only way to win. —Author Unknown. PLEASED WITH PAPER Omaha, Neb., July 9. Rev. John Albert Williams, Editor The Monitor: Please find enclosed check as payment of my subscription to The Monitor from July 1, 1917, to July 1, 1918, inclusive. We are very much pleased with your paper and therefore we desire its continuation. Subscribe for The Monitor. $1.50 a year and worth it. TRUNKS Made from good clear lumber, covered with fibre; well bound on edges. Durable corners and braces where necessary. Sturdy locks and hinges, 2 trays nicely cloth lined. Priced at $10.00, $12.00, $13.50 and $15.00. Freling & Steinle "Omaha's Best Baggage Builders" 1803 FARNAM STREET I TAKE PLEASURE in thanking you for your patronage. 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THE BETTER KIND "Indian Motocycle" Hendee Manufacturing Co Springfield Mass USA WE CAN'T SELL ALL BICYCLES SO WE The Indian Omaha Bicycle MOTORCYCLE 16th and Chicago Sts YOU Kinney's B 58 STORES Ladies' Fancy Fall Shoes Styles. $5 to $8 Value School MOST COMPLETE Misses Shoes—All Styles Boys' Shoes, Black or Tan Tennis G Free to All School Ch Satisfaction G. R. KINNE 207-209 North 16th “Be Sure You Are in Look for the Kinney Sign. Glass-Blowing By GEORGE G. KINNE Mt. Moriah 26th and S TUESDAY, AUG Admission 25 Cents. DO YOU EAT THE WASH DON'T SELL ALL THE MOTORCYCLES BICYCLES SO WE JUST SELL THE BEST Indian---Best Bicycle Indiana Bicycle Company MOTORCYCLES AND BICYCLES Chicago Sts Omaha YOU SAVE AT Beney's Big Shoe Store 58 STORES—THAT'S WHY Fancy Fall Shoes Have Arrived. All Co- s. $5 to $8 Values, But Nothing Over $ School Shoes MOST COMPLETE LINE IN THE CITY. 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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. Events and Persons Messrs. G. L. and L. J. Kenner received a telegram last Thursday announcing the death of their sister, Miss Maggie Kenner, at Milwaukee, Wis. Mr. L. J. Kenner and his daughter, Marjorie, left Thursday night to attend the funeral. Mrs. C. H. Annon, of 2020 N. 27th street, who has been visiting relatives in Missouri for the past two weeks, has returned home. For real estate, loans, insurance and investments, see Eugene Thomas first. Rooms 413-14 Karbach Block, 15th and Douglas. Phone Douglas 3607.—Adv. Mrs. L. J. Allen has returned to her home at Marshall, Mo., after having spent a pleasant six weeks with her daughters, Mesdames C. E. Vincent and M. H. Randall. Mrs. Dan Sledd and son, of Paducah, Ky., who has been visiting relatives in Omaha, left Wednesday night for Chicago where they will spend a week before returning to their home. Levi Broomfield goes to the Ford hospital Monday for an operation. Smoke John Ruskin 5c Cigar. Biggest and Best.—Adv. Mr. and Mrs. P. W. White entertained at a six o'clock dinner last Thursday evening complimentary to Mrs. Dan Sledd and son, of Paducah, Ky., and Mrs. Andy Harbin, of Omaha, who is soon to leave the city. Covers were laid for twelve. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Hon and Mrs. Christopher Fox entertained at a six c'clock dinner Sunday for Mrs. Dan Sledd. Covers were laid for fifteen. Smoke John Ruskin 5c Cigar. Biggest and Best.-Adv. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Taylor entertained at dinner Tuesday evening in honor of their aunt, Mrs. Dan Sledd. In the afternoon of the same days a children's party was held for Master Harry Sledd. Miss Annie Saulsbury and little Miss Melvin are here from Memphis visiting her sister, Mrs. Robert Dawson, 2417 Erskine street. Don't forget the 28th of August, when Geo. W. King, from Lawrence, Kan., will present a glass blowing exposition in Mt. Moriah church, at which time local talent will assist on a well prepared program. Mrs. S. Simmons, manager.-Adv. Mr. Elvie Sublett, who had his tonsils removed at the Nicholas Senn hospital, has returned to work at the Country Club. Mrs. W. W. Peebles went to Des Moines Wednesday to visit her husband, Dr. Peebles, who is in the Officers' Training Camp. Dr. Leonard E. Britt, one of our most popular and successful physicians, accompanied by his son, went to Higginsville, Mo., Sunday to visit his mother who has been ill. He was gratified to find her improving. Miss Rebekah Meigs of Talequah, Okla., is visiting her sister, Mrs. L. Cuerington, proprietress of the Booker T. Washington Cafe, 1719 Cuming St. Miss Meigs may decide to remain in Ombaha. Plain sewing done. Children's clothes a speciality. Mrs. L. Johnson, Webster 1621.—Adv. Miss Ruth Weathers, of Chicago, arrived in Omaha Sunday morning to visit her aunt, Mrs. U. G. Bell, of 926 No. Twenty-seventh avenue. Mrs. Lulu Thompson returned from Atchison, Kansas, Saturday morning, where she attended the funeral of her sister-in-law, Mrs. Haus, and left Saturday evening for an extended visit in Colorado Springs. Mrs. Bessie Dudley and infant son, Robert, left Tuesday evening for Chicago to join her husband and son. The family expect to make their future home in Chicago. Ladies tailoring and dressmaking. Mrs. E. M. January, 2310 N. 25th St. Webster 1483.—Adv. George Johnson and Mrs. Iaude Gimlin were married Sunday morning at the Church of St. Philip the Deacon in the presence of their witnesses. Mrs. M. D. Marshall left for Grand Rapids, Mich., Monday night on business. She will return in two or 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. Maranello preparations. Webster 5450.—Adv. Mrs. L. F. Davis entertained the Progressive club and a few friends at a doll party Friday evening. There were forty-eight present. Each received as a souvenir a doll and a flag. Prizes were given for the cutest doll, the best recitation and peanut carrier. The winners were Mrs. Bessie Turner, Mrs. Mabel Lecoa, Mrs. J. Alice Stewart, Mrs. Alexander, Mrs. M. D. Marshall, and Mrs. J. H. Russell. The out of town guests were Mesdames M. D. Marshall, Cobb and Jackson, of Chicago, and Miss Marie Houston, of Aurora, Neb. Mrs. Susie Scott left Monday evening to visit relatives in St. Louis and Kansas City, Mo. For dressmaking, call Miss Alexander. 2413 N. 29th st. Web. 3927. Mrs. A. E. Washington and daughter, Blanche, and Mr. F. J. Coulter spent Sunday in Lincoln. Mrs. E. M. Harris will give a social at her residence, 2111 No. 27th street Friday night, August 31, for the benefit of Mt. Moriah Baptist Church. Refreshments including fried fish will be served. Mrs. C. H. Crissman went to Lincoln Sunday to attend the funeral of her sister-in-law, Mrs. Anna Bedell. Mesdames C. H. Hicks and O. Rountree went to Lincoln Sunday to attend the funeral of Mrs. Anna Bedell and daughter, who died within an hour of each other. SHOWS GREAT CALMNESS The Omaha police reserves were about to be called to the Pleasant Hour picnic in order to prevent great bodily harm being done to the persons of Dr. J. H. Hutton and Mr. Joe Brown. The doctor lost control of the steering gear of his car, whereupon the car plunged onto the picnic grounds and knocked over all the ice cream. Rev. John A. Williams cautioned self control and the crowd, knowing how well this gentleman loves ice cream, were so astounded at his manifestation of calmness under such provocation, that they simply agreed that the culprits should not be allowed a piece of watermelon or fried chicken. ST. JOHN'S A. M. E. CHURCH NOTES Sunday is the last quarterly meeting at St. John's. Rev. J. C. C. Owens, P. E., will preach morning and evening. The Willing Workers held an outing at Elmwood Park Friday. Many guests were present and a bountiful repast was spread. The club, through the pastor, presented Mrs. Evelyn Ray, president, who is soon to leave the city, a beautiful silver berry spoon. The pastor in his presentation speech, spoke of Mrs. Ray's impartial ruling, splendid management and her energetic efforts by which she won the love and respect of every member of the club. The Willing Workers were organized five years ago by the pastor and have been one of the strongest supports to help with every department of the Church during his administration. Fifty girls and boys are rehearsing for "Jack and the Beanstalk," to be given at St. John's in the near future. The door receipts for the oratorio, "David, the Shepherd Boy," were $330.50. Mrs. Emma Parker Williams sold $37.50 worth of tickets and re- ceived a beautiful silk evening dress. Mrs. Lulu Thompson $27.00 and received a beautiful silk crepe dress. Others selling large amounts were: Mrs. Lizzie Hopkins, $25.25; Miss Murrel Brown, $23.40; Miss Darlene Duvall, $22.35; Mr. J. N. Thomas, $13.10; Mrs. Anna Burton, $12.60; Miss Willie Hendricks, $10.50; Mrs. Ida Lindsey, $10.25; Mrs. Maude Brown, $10.25; Mrs. C. H. Huston, $10.00; Mrs. Evelyn Ray, $8.75; Mrs. Irene Gardner, $8.75. September 16 is the second dollar money report day. Rev. Mr. Osborne is giving as a souvenir all who pay in their dollar by that date, a photo of himself and wife. A large and appreciative audience heard the Old Folks' concert Tuesday eve, under the management of Mrs. E. Nolden and the senior stewardesses. It was a success in every particular. Mother Brown was compelled to respond to three encores, having made a complete hit with her recitations, Mrs. Ricks also gave two good practical readings. Mother Oliver also pleased with her patriotic reading. A number of other young people assisted with the progarm. Mother Ewing's class still leads in dollar money. She has reached the twenty dollar mark. She is also the oldest class leader in St. John. NEWS OF ST. PHILIP'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH The attendance at the Sunday morning services is steadily growing. Strangers always welcome. All seats free. The Sunday night Bible Class, the hour for which is eight o'clock, is awakening interest. The second chapter of Isaiah will be taken up Sunday night. The congregation is feeling rather proud of the fact it has furnished two lieutenants to the Dental Reserve corps, Drs. Peebles and Morris, both being communicants of this church. The Woman's Auxiliary will hold its first meeting for the resumption of this year's work the first Thursday in September. The annual lawn social which was held at the rectory Wednesday night was largely attended and was a delightful affair from every point of view. Mr. Dana Murphy is organizing a literary club among the young people of the congregation. THE MONITOR Hear the Rogerites Of course you intend to hear the famous Rogers Williams university singers of Nashville, Tenn., Monday evening, August 27, at Zion Baptist church. All of these singers are stars in his or her line and have sung to the approval of both black and white throughout the South. They are now touring the country from Massachusetts to Nebraska singing for the benefit of Christian education. How can the people of Omaha fail to hear these excellent singers? - Adv. The lawn social and dinner given at the residence of Mrs. J. H. Smith Monday, August 13, under the supervision of Mrs. R. K. Lawrie, for the benefit of the Home, was a grand success. $55.40 was realized during the evening. Mrs. George A. Joslyn also made a donation of $20.00 toward the social, making a total of $75.40, for which the N. W. C. A. desires to thank the public. Great credit is due Mrs. Lawrie for her untiring efforts in collecting donations and managing this affair. We are also very grateful to the merchants who so generously donated provisions of all sorts for this entertainment, a large portion of which was not used, and was sent out to the home. We also wish to thank Mr. C. N. Huey, who donated his car and gathered up all donations, and Mrs. Smith for the use of her home. Cecia W. Jewell, President Louise H. Gray, Secretary WHO CAN GIVE THEIR ADDRESS? Charles E. Williamson, 512 Paxton Block, is anxious to locate George L. and Nina Wilson, who were residents of Omaha a few years ago. Mr. Wilson was employed in the U. P. commissary department and from May, 1913, to October of the same year he was in the employ of the Burlington. If they can be located it will be to their financial benefit. 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It is an ideal drink for young and old, being very refreshing and healthful. O'Brien's CHOCO "The Utmost THE O'B Candy REPAIRS AND STOVES, HEATERS, FU PROMPT SERVICE Water Fronts and Water OMAHA STOVE REPAIR WORKS, Phone Tyler 1200 W. C. FERRIN VAN PIANO MOVING Baggage Delivered, Household Office 15th and Capital Ave. HOCOLATE "The Utmost in Candy" THE O'BRIEN CO. 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MONDAY Louise Glaum, in Love or Justice A Marriage Failure—Comedy Special Feature. TUESDAY Vitagraph Night. Edith Storey in Money Magic. Comedy, Rifts and Rushes. WEDNESDAY True Boardman in Stingaree Black Cat Feature. Hearst-Pathe News. Triangle Comedy. THURSDAY Helen Holmes in The Railroad Raiders Favorite Specialty The Feudists Comedy, The Master Painter. Triangle Comedy. FRIDAY Metro Night. Dorothy Green in The Devil at His Elbow. Sidney Drew Comedy. SATURDAY Art Drama, The Auction of Virtue. Hearst-Pathe News. Mutt-Jeff Comedy. TURDAY The Auction of Virtue. -Pathe News. Jeff Comedy. 坛 along on the camping trip. It is an old, being very refreshing and health- PHONE ings Beverage Co. Douglas 1306 or 2108 TE-TO OLATES "Most in Candy" 'O'BRIEN CO. Candy Makers AND SUPPLIES FOR FURNACES AND BOILERS PRICE—MODERATE PRICES 1 Water Heating Attachments RKS, 1206-8 Douglas St. Phone Tyler 20 Res. Phone Webster 2747 WAN & STORAGE CO. MOVING A SPECIALTY Household Goods Packed and Shipped 2624 Burdette St. 1916 CUMING STREET Comfortable Rooms—Reasonable Rates D. G. Russell, Proprietor Silk Shirts Choice of All Our Silk Shirts Values to $6.50 $3.85 3 for $11.00 WOLF'S 1421 Douglas St. 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. 3 4 Mrs. Sara Mitchell of La Junta, Col., who has been here visiting her brother-in-law and family, last left Thursday for her home. Enroute home she will visit relatives and friends in Oklahoma. Master Tommy Dooley of 4429 So, 26th street, who went to St. Joseph's hospital about three weeks ago for appendicitis, is slowly improving but is unable to leave the hospital yet. Mrs. Anna Dederick, of 4512 J street, gave a stag party for Mr. J. Nuttingham of New York City at her home. Refreshments were served and covers laid for twelve. Those present were Messrs. J. Nuttingham, Gray, James Graves, John Holmes, Wm. Mallard, C. Riddles, J. D. Thornton, M. Thurman, S. Washington, P. White, R. L. Woodard. Presiding Elder J. C. C. Owens held his fourth and last quarterly meeting last Sunday at Allen Chapel A. M. E. church. Rev. Mr. Owens has been a presiding elder for five successive years. Now he must leave which we regret very much. The Sunday School gave him a Bible dictionary as an appreciation of his efficient labor while with us. We were glad to make a full report. Mrs. Pearl Combs, who was burned seriously two weeks ago, is slowly recovering although she is still unable to feed herself. The Cecelian base ball team gave a four-course dinner party last Saturday night at the home of the president, Mr. Frank Gray, 1211 Missouri avenue. Covers were laid for forty. Three tables were beautifully decorated, one in the front parlor, one in the back parlor and one in the dining room. The ball team's colors were used in the decorations. Mr. J. D. Thornton and a party of his friends motored to Lincoln Sunday in his machine. The Mission Circle of Bethel Baptist church met at the home of Mrs. Estella Andrews, 32nd and U streets, Thursday afternoon. The Circle is working hard to be ready with their assessment for the rally. The Fred Douglass Literary Society meets next Tuesday night at Bethel Baptist church. The subject for discussion, "Resolved, That slavery was a blessing rather than a curse to the Negro." We expect this discussion to be very interesting. Messrs. Bowers and Mahome, late from the Nashville schools, will have the affirmative, Messrs. V. Davis and G. Long the negative. There will also be a musical number from Miss Fay Widby and a paper by Miss C. Jones. Mrs. Nora Gray, Mr. and Mrs. R. Severe, Mr. and Mrs. G. Ashby, state officers of the Nebraska state federation of Colored women's clubs, went to Lincoln Sunday to attend the funeral of Mrs. Bedell and her daughter, Miss Zola, which was held at A. M. E. church. The entertainment held at the home of Mrs. Roxy Williams Wednesday night for one of the clubs of Bethel Baptist church was a success, for which she thanks her many friends. LODGE DIRECTORY Omaha Lodge No. 146, A. F. and A. M., Omaha, Neb. Meetings first and third Fridays of every month. Lodge room 24th and Charles. P. H. Jenkins, W. M.; Wynn McCulloch, Secretary. Keystone Lodge No. 4, K. of P., Omaha, Nebr. Meetings first and third Thursdays of each month. H. A. Hazard, C. C.; J. H. Glover, K. of R. and S. Weeping Willow Lodge No. 9596, G. U. O. of O. F., meets second and fourth Thursdays of each month at U. B. F. Hall, 24th and Charles. R. S. Gaskins, N. G.; T. H. Gaskins, P. S. Colored Engineers and Firemen's Protective Association meets first and third Tuesdays of each month at 1810 Douglas. W. H. T. Ransom, pres.; J. H. Moss, sec. A sunny path winds past my door, 'Tis brightened either side By flowers of peace and happiness. And nooks where songsters hide. I planned the sunshine path myself, Its borders and its bowers; I planted little seeds of love, And God sent me the flowers. IN MEMORIAM "I presume you carry a memento of some kind in that locket you wear?" the inquisitive wife of the clergyman asked a parishioner. "Yes. It's a lock of my husband's hair." "But your husband is still alive!" the lady exclaimed in considerable surprise. "Yes, that is true, but his hair is gone." Powell Bros. Investment Co., Sheridan, Wyo., July 6, 1917. Rev. John Albert Williams, Editor The Monitor: Enclosed find money order for $1.50, subscription for The Monitor for one year. Yours truly, C. J. POWELL. Lincoln Department Lincoln Department Anita M. M. Taylor, Call L9810 9 a. m. to 3 p. m. One of the saddest occasions in the history of Lincoln was that of Sunday last, when funeral services for Mrs. Anna Bedell and her fourteen year old daughter Zola were held at the A. M. E. Church. The mother who succumbed to cancer and the little girl a victim of tuberculosis, died within an hour of each other, Zola dying at 6:30 Thursday afternoon and Mrs. Bedell just fifty minutes later. Having lived in Lincoln for years, both were universally loved and respected and their absence will be felt for many days, not only in the home left so vacant and desolate but in the entire community. The heartfelt sympathy of all, even the most slight acquaintances, is extended to the bereaved relatives. The good people of Lincoln can economize on their cleaning and pressing by calling L 5141.—Adv. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Lawton returned last week from Clay Center, Kansas, where they spent part of the summer visiting Mr. Lawton's relatives. The Union Sunday School picnic given at Antelope Park last Thursday afternoon was a great success. The day was perfect and the 125 scholars present more than enjoyed the games, swings and the lunch. Over six gallons of ice cream was provided gratis. The superintendents of the two Sunday Schools, Mesdames Shelby and Moore, were very much gratified over the appreciation shown by the young people. Buy your clothes with care, get what you want, not what someone has 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. Gideon Band met at the Baptist Church Thursday evening. After the business meeting a very pleasant social hour was spent. Miss Marian Hemphill of Denver is the guest of her sister, Mrs. Lester Holmes. Rev. Riley Bell preached both Sunday morning and evening to fair-sized audiences at the Baptist Church. Rev. Hilman is expected home from Chilicothe, Mo., sometime during the week. The Senior Stewardess Board of the A M. E. Church met Monday afternoon with its president, Mrs. O. J. Burckhardt. Miss Manila Jewett, after two months vacation spent in St. Paul, Minn., has returned to continue her studies at the High School. Mrs. Gertrude Ashby, Miss Oletha Russell and Mr. Perry, of Omaha, were in the city Sunday to attend the funeral of Mrs. and Miss Bedell. Mr. Major Moore, state house custodian, has thoroughly enjoyed a ten days' vacation, spent at home. The L. L. S. Kensington gave a picnic party in honor of Mrs. Lulu Jones and Mrs. Isabelle Johnson at Antelope Park Friday afternoon. All enjoyed the lovely afternoon, the guests of honor professing themselves greatly pleased to meet old friends again. The Optimistic Set will meet Thursday at Capital Beach. Mrs. Laura Johnson and her daughter, Mrs. Jones and daughter-in-law, Mrs. Fred Johnson, left Sunday for a few days in Denver, Colo. They will return the first of next week. Office United States Marshall, Editor Monitor: It is a pleasure to renew my subscription. Here's check. Yours truly, THOMAS J. FLYNN. STANEK'S PHARMACY Henry Stanek, Prop. PRESCRIPTION EXPERT Cor. 24th and L Sts. Tel. So. 878 Heffley's Tailors For Nifty Up-to-Date CLOTHING Oliver Theatre Bldg. 149 N. 13th Opposite Main Door Post Office Cameras and Films, Magazines, Cigars, Candies and a full line of Druggist Sundries Petersen & Michelsen Hardware Co. GOOD HARDWARE 2408 N St. Tel. South 162 SHOES MADE LIKE NEW with our rapid shoe repair methods, one-fifth the cost. Sold un-called-for shoes. We have a selection; all sizes, all prices. FRIEDMAN BROS. 211 South 14th St. Omaha. THE MONITOR LABOR NOTES The labor market is quieting down towards the approach of fall. Packing houses are reducing their output in hogs and many men are not making full time. Construction work will keep up until November at which time many men will be out. Many companies are holding back to see what effect the draft will have upon their working forces. The demand for labor, however, is just as insistent and will continue for several years to come. Next spring will be a banner year for our people. A local tobacco factory is considering putting in Colored girls as tobacco strippers. The Orpheum theatre employed eighth Colored girls this week as ushers. The sausage factory of the Cudahy plant which will hire about thirty Colored women has not yet been completed. The Minnesota Steel Mills reports full working crews and a future prospect of many men as soon as housing conditions can be completed. Ten laborers arrived in Omaha this week from Florida. They will be employed at the smelters. The Navy Yard at Pensacola closed down on the 26th of August and the Navy Yard at Charleston, it is rumored has called for 2,000 men. Rev. John Albert Williams, Editor Monitor, Omaha, Neb. Rev. Dear Sir—Enclosed you will please find my professional card, which please insert in display, this until further orders, and whatever the monthly bill is kindly send it to me. I get much of my business through your race, and I feel that I should contribute my humble mite, or "do my bit," by way of encouraging you in the noble work in which you are engaged. AMOS P. SCRUGGS, Attorney. 3897 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, 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 deferred divorce from you upon the ground that you have abandoned said plaintiff for the term 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, Plaintiff. 4t. Classified Advertising RATES—1½ cents a word for single insertions, 1 cent a word for two or more insertions. No advertisement for less than 15c. Cash should accompany advertisement. HOUSES FOR SALE For sale—Seven room house with toilet and bath. Gas in house. 2917 Grant street. $1,400. Apply to owner, J. O. D. Newland. Webster 5850. 5-room house, paved street,4417 So. 27th St., 60 ft. lot, $1,500. Doug. 2842. HANLEY AND BORNIS HOUSES FOR RENT For Rent—Four room house, 2218 South 27th St., newly papered and painted. Electric light and water in house. Tyler 2248. J. S. Bruce. Neatly furnished rooms. Hot and cold water. On Dodge and 24th street car lines. Mrs. Anna Banks. 924 North 20th street. Telephone Douglas 4379. For Rent.—Furnished room in modern home. On car line. 2409 Blondo street. Webster 6376. FURNISHED ROOMS FOR RENT For Rent.—Nice front room, 2521 Miami in private family. For Rent—Large furnished room in a strictly modern home for man and wife. On 24th street car line. Webster 4087. For Rent—Nice large front room, also smaller room, 2317 Charles street. Webster 4745. Furnished rooms, 1817 Izard. Tyler 1609. Neatly furnished rooms, 1842 North 27th St. Call Webster 2812. For Rent. Unfurnished rooms with electric light and water, 2603 Cuming street. Harney 5412. Front parlor for rent in modern home. Private family. Gentleman preferred. $2.00 a week. 2414 Erskine St. Webster 4760. 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. Nearly 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 Rickett, 1119 North Nineteenth St. Webster 3812. 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. Fourteen neatly furnished rooms. Mrs. Ella Dunivan, 4716 South 27th street, South Side. Phone South 3067. Furnished rooms to rent in a modern house, 2619 Hamilton street. Phone Webster 1250.—Adv. Wanted—Man and wife to care for N. W. C. A. Home during the winter. Apply to Mrs. J. H. Smith, Webster 4409. China painting. Classes Tuesdays and Thursdays. Mrs. D. W. Gooden. 2211 Cuming street. Douglas 5426. The Business World Business Enterprises Conducted by Colored People - Help Them to 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 Res. Colfax 3831 Douglas 3181 AMOS P. SCRUGGS Attorney-at-Law 3807 Camden Avenue. Repairing and Storing Orders. Promptly. Filled 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 Dentist 220 So. 13th St. Phone Doug. 7150 Automobile and Open Horse Drawn Hearses Day and Night JONES & CHILES FUNERAL HOME Lady Attendant Calls answered promptly anywhere Web. 1100 and Web. 204 Licensed Embalmer. Guaranteed to Grow Hair in Six Treatments or Money Refunded Douglas 8536 Miss Nellie Scott Graduate of N. E. Conservatory 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. 2407 Lake St. Phone Web. 4024 The People's Drug Store 109 South 14th Street Drugs, Cigars and Soda Toilet and Rubber Goods Special Attention to Prescriptions We appreciate your patronage. Phone Douglas 1446 TERRELL'S DRUG STORE Graduate Pharmacist Prompt Delivery Excellent Service Webster 4443 24th and Grant Annie Banks Cecil B. Wilkes BANKS-WILKES Funeral Directors and Embalmers Lady Assistant Satisfaction Guaranteed 1914 Cuming Street Res. Doug. 4379, Office Doug. 3718 WANTED. NORTH SIDE SECOND-HAND STORE Auction Every Saturday R. B. Rhodes August Augustus Caesar, another famous Roman, comes to mind. Present events, worldshaping are tremendously important. Learn to economize. Purchase judiciously. Thomas Kilpatrick & Co. WATERS BARNHART PRINTING CO O M A H A WANTED! 500 Colored Customers Who Understand the Value of Good Shoe Repairing, H. LAZARUS, 2019 Cuming St 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 Shoes and Gents' Furnishings 1514 No. 24th St. Omaha, Neb. GOOD GROCER C. P. WESIN Also Fresh Fruit 2005 Cuming St. TRY— C. P. WESIN GROCERY CO. Barma THE LIFE SAVER ALWAYS ON TAP AT THE ALAMO Open Day Our Conveniences: Free Spacious Morgue and Reposing Rooms com Derma-Surgery work; lady atten auto or horse drawn vehicles. Service. Our Conveniences: Free Spacious Chapel and Organ. Sanitary Morgue and Reposing Rooms complete. Air tight preservation case; Derma-Surgery work; lady attendant, if desired; private ambulance, auto or horse drawn vehicles. Lowest prices. Polite and Expert Service. Licensed Embalmers in Attendance. SILAS JOHNSON, Funeral Director The Cream of Om The Cream of Omaha's Tonsorialists E. W. Killingsworth The Alamo Barber Shop Two Twentieth Century barber mands. We are up to the latest sanitary. Barber shop department Saturday fro 8 a. m. to 12 p. m. W Tobaccos, Candies and Chewing KILLINGSWORTH 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 p. m. Open Saturday fro 8 a. m. to 12 p. m. We carry a full line of choice Cigars, Tobaccos, Candies and Chewing Gum. KILLINGSWORTH & PRICE, Props. Phone Webster 5784. 2416 North 24th Street 2518 Lake Street ARE YOU SATISFIED with your Dry Cleaner? If not, try the ROYAL DRY CLEANERS BEST WORK AND SERVICE NONE BETTER Call Us First PHONE DOUGLAS 1811 24th St., 1 block north of Cuming Street J. A. Edholm E. W. Sherman Standard Laundry 24th, Near Lake Street Phone Webster 130 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. SMOKE Te Be Ce THE BEST 5c CIGAR Start Saving Now One Dollar will open an account in the Savings Department of the 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 Bl MELCHOR--Druggist The Old Reliable Tel. South 807 4826 So. 24th St. OMAHA TRANSFER CO. "The Only Way" BAGGAGE Checked to Destination IES ALWAYS GROCERY CO. and Vegetables. Telephone Douglas 1098 and Night Chapel and Organ. Sanitaryete. Air tight preservation case;nt, if desired; private ambulance,lowest prices. Polite and Expert ha's Tonsorialists R. C. Price and Pocket Billiard Parlor is such as the general public de- methods of barbering. Everything open from 8 a. m. to 10 p. m. Open to carry a full line of choice Cigars, am. & PRICE, Props.. 2416 North 24th Street R. C. Price Phone Webster 248.