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Growing Thank You! $1.50 a Year. 5c a Copy TAKING STOCK IN EDUCATION Elementary Training Is Special Work of Public Schools. ROOM FOR IMPROVEMENT Impartial Review of the Whole System of Education Presented by Dr. Thomas Jesse Jones—Suggests Plan For Reducing Illiteracy—Need of Institutions of Real College Grade. In concluding that feature of his report on the importance of elementary, secondary, college, agricultural education and teacher training Dr. Thomas Jesse Jones says: "Elementary education is peculiarly the responsibility of the public school authorities. Though the enrollment of the philanthropic schools is 75 per cent elementary, their pupils are only 4 per cent of the Negro children six to fourteen years of age. The southern states out of their limited resources are spending $6,000,000 annually for the salaries of teachers in the colored public schools. While this is proportionately not more than a fourth of that spent on teachers in white schools, it is a substantial sum. "In comparison with the needs of the elementary school system, however, it DR. THOMAS JESSE JONES. is most inadequate. So long as the elementary school facilities are insufficient every kind of education above the elementary grade is seriously handicapped and the well being of the community is endangered. The possibilities of night schools for adults should receive serious consideration as one means of overcoming the large amount of Negro illiteracy. "Secondary Schools and Teacher Training. The primary importance of secondary schools for colored people lies in their contribution to the much needed supply of trained teachers for the elementary schools. According to the state records, over 50 per cent of the colored teachers in public schools have an education less than the equivalent of six elementary grades. This lamentable condition can be corrected only by a system of public secondary schools with provision for teacher training, theory and practice of gardening and manual training. Much effective help could be obtained through the active co-operation of the public secondary schools already organized. One of the most hopeful movements toward teacher training and secondary education is the plan to multiply county training schools. "College and Professional Education. The education of Negroes in America undoubtedly requires institutions that are genuinely of college grade. The first step in the realization of this need is the agreement that all shall combine in an effort to develop a few well selected institutions. A program for such a co-operation is suggested in the chapter on 'College Education' in this report. The second requirement of success in this direction is the determination that every college activity shall be adapted to the demands of modern society. Medical education is already centralized in two institutions, so that those interested in that profession may give their aid without question. It is highly desirable that some co-operative effort shall also be made to improve the standards of schools for colored ministers. No phase THE MONITOR of Negro education has been more neglected. "Though there are a few very effective institutions devoted to the agricultural and mechanical education of the Negroes, they really constitute only a beginning of the supply needed. The number of their graduates is at present only enough to prove the value of the type. An adequate supply will be possible only through the combined effort of public and private resources. State and federal governments, through their general appropriations for agricultural and other forms of vocational education, can render a most effective MR. LEMME'S PROPOSED PEDESTRIAN TRIP As previously published in our columns, R. J. Lemme proposes to undertake the task of walking from Omaha to New York and from New York to San Francisco. He asserts that he will not only be able to support himself, but in addition earn a snug sum for a rainy day, by selling copies of The Monitor and securing subscriptions en route. Incidentally, of course, he may have the opportunity of advertising various firms on his way. The Monitor gladly allows him the privilege of selling the paper and securing subscriptions en route, allowing him a percentage on sales and subscriptions. A weekly list of his sales and of his subscriptions (accompanied by cash) as he sends them in, will be published, and our readers will be informed of the progress of his trip. He will begin his work of earning his expense money by selling Monitors on the streets today. He plans to start on his 4,500 mile walking trip Monday at 10 o'clock. His friends aver that he is only "bluffing," and that one or two days of walking will cure him of his desire to rival Weston. He, on the other hand, asserts that he will prove to all sketics that he has the sand, the wind, the physical ability and the determination to complete the trip and present the letters which he carries from Mayor Dahlman to the Mayors of Chicago, New York and San Francisco. If Lemme makes this trip as he proposes, it will be good advertising for himself, for Omaha and The Monitor, and whatever other firms he may represent. The Monitor, with which he has no official connection aside from that mentioned, reserves judgment, will furnish him with as many copies weekly as he can sell, will advise readers of the progress of his trip, and wishes him success. PENNSYLVANIA WOMEN HOLD STATE CONVENTION Wilkes-Barre, Pa.—The Fourteenth Annual Session of the Pennsylvania State Federation of Negro Women's Clubs was held here from August 22 to 24 inclusive, in Bethel A. M. E. Church. When Mrs. Ruth L. Bennett, of Chester, called the convention to order on Wednesday morning she was greeted by the largest delegation ever assembled in the history of the state federation. The convention was cordially welcomed on behalf of the clubs, churches and city. Many interesting reports were made by delegates, showing the wonderful amount of work accomplished by race women along civic, charitable, religious and social lines. The general theme running through the sessions of the convention was uplift and the importance of race women's interest and influence in the present crisis. COMMISSIONED IN MEDICAL RESERVE CORPS Jefferson City, Mo.—Dr. Isaac E. Moore, who has been practicing in this city, has been commissioned First Lieutenant in the Medical Reserve Corps and has been ordered to Fort Riley for service. Dr. Moore is a graduate of the University of West Tennessee, class '15. CHARGED WITH COMPLICTIY IN RACE RIOTS East St. Louis, Ill.—The War Department has notified Attorney-General Brundage to begin proceedings against six members of the Third Illinois Artillery, charged with complicity in the race riots July 1 and 2. The soldiers will be brought to this county for trial. The new $20,000 Pythian Temple will be built in Chicago. This was decided at the recent Supreme Lodge meeting in St. Louis. OMAHA, NEBRASKA, SEPTEMBER 8. 1917 Give Us a Colored Commander for Colored Troops 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, DAVIS, GREEN OR ANY OTHER COMPETENT MAN NOW SERVING IN THE ARMY, 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. To the French High Commission Graceful and Gracious Greeting on Behalf of Omaha's Colored Citizens Addressed to the Recent Distinguished Guests of Our City. By R. L. DESDUNES The following graceful salutation tion of Omaha to the French High Co city, was written by R. L. Desdunes. tion have been graciously furnished (Hommage de la population de couleur.) Messieurs: Heros, Vous qui Venez de la France lointaine, Vous, defenseurs du droit et de la liberte; Des humbles descendants de la race Africaine, The following graceful salutation or greeting from the Colored population of Omaha to the French High Commission, who recently visited our city, was written by R. L. Desdunes. The original French and the translation have been graciously furnished Monitor readers by the author: Veuillex bien accueillir hommage merite. Nous, aussi, nous voulons temoigner a la France, Au nom de l'avenir, du present, du passe, Nos sincères souhaits, notre reconnaissance, Tel que, de tous, les temps, notre ame la pense. De nos Dumas, la France est seule qui S-inquiete, Qui, par amour du bien, siat consacrer le beau. A million bucks sound the call. The United States is asking its women to do their bit for the common cause. The council of national defense through its women's committee calls for the registration of the women of the nation. Governor Neville of Nebraska has accordingly issued an official proclamation fixing September 12, next, as the day when women may add their names to the nation's roll of honor. On that day 300,000 Nebraska women should march to the voting precincts in which they live to volunteer to do something for this their own United States. On June 5 the men of this state nobly did their duty. On September 12 the women will voluntarily say: "Here we are, Uncle Sam, give us something to do!" Can You Bake? You will be asked what you can do and how much you are willing to do. Can you "bake a cherry pie for Billy boy," or cook, sew, scrub, knit, farm, raise garden, keep house, solicit money, drive an automobile, nurse, manage, entertain, or do anything under the sun? Every woman can do something and that something will be of real assistance to this country. Nothing is too small or too humble. Everything is needed—everything will be used. The women of Russia have donned khaki and are fighting at the front. You won't be asked or expected to handle guns this time, but you can help win the war at home. Get Ready. The eyes of the world are upon you. You can make the enemy tremble. You won't be shot if you fail or refuse to register, but sooner or later you will feel ashamed of yourself if you don't heed the call. This is the most important thing you were ever asked to do—to help make the world safe for democracy. Stand back of your boy who goes forth to battle for humanity. You can at once serve yourself, your neighbor, your country, and your God. DOUGLAS COUNTY COMMITTEE. The hour is at hand! Can You Bake? Get Ready. Homage of the Colored Population. Gentlemen: Heroes, You who hail from distant France, You, defenders of right and liberty, Of the humblest descendants of the African race, Please kindly accept the well merited homage. We, too, desire to testify to France, In the name of the future, the present and past, Our sincere wishes and our gratitude, Precisely as it has been at all times the prompting of our soul. We have admired the illustrious Lafayette, The divine Lamartine and the sublime Hugo, France is the one alone which takes concern of our Dumas And which for the love of the good knows how to consecrate the beautiful. AMERICA'S CAUSE FOR WAR "The new German policy swept every restriction aside. Vessels of every kind, whatever their flag, their character, their cargo, their destination, their errand, have been ruthlessly sent to the bottom without warning and without thought of help or mercy for those on board, the vessels of friendly neutrals along with those of belligerents. Even hospital ships and ships carrying relief to the sorely bereaved and stricken people of Belgium though the latter were provided with safe conduct through the proscribed areas by the German government itself and were distinguished by unmistakable marks of identity, have been sunk with the same reckless lack of compassion or of principle. "I am not now thinking of the loss of property involved, immense and serious as that is, but only of the wanton and wholesale destruction of the lives of noncombatants, men, women, and children, engaged in pursuits which have always, even in the darkest periods of modern history, been deemed innocent and legitimate. Property can be paid for; the lives of peaceful and innocent people can not be. The present German submarine warfare against commerce is a warfare against mankind."—Woodrow Wilson, President of the United States. SUPREME LODGE K. OF P AT ATLANTIC CITY IN 1919 St. Louis, Mo.—The Supreme Lodge Knights of Pythias, after one of the most successful sessions in the history of the organization, decided to hold the 1919 convention in Atlantic City, N. J. At the election of officers there was practically no opposition to the slate and the old officers were re-elected with little or no opposition. This was true of the Court of Calanthe as well as the Supreme Lodge and the Uni- form Rank department. Prosperity marked the present regime and they were returned to power. Friday morning the military parade took place and was pronounced by the public and press as one of the best displays of its kind in the history of the city. Vol. III. No.10 (Whole No.114) Takes Third Trip to Des Moines Camp "Bob" Robinson Gives Monitor Readers Some Interesting Impressions of Our Boys Who Are Training for Officers. OMAHA MEN MAKING GOOD Editor Monitor: Impressions of our third trip to Des Moines will doubtless interest your many readers. Our party, consisting of Messrs. Broomfield, Buford, McCullough and myself, in the two Pierce Arrow cars owned by Buford and McCullough, left Omaha Thursday, August 30, at 5 a.m. and were in Des Moines at 11 o'clock. We went right to the fort, where we first paid our respects to the Omaha boys and other friends, after which we had lunch served with Company No. 2, thanks to Mess Sergt. Pinkston, Co. D, 24th infantry and Chef Fritz Henderson of Kansas City. "Fritz" is the only thing German about Henderson and he is such a loyal American that he is seriously considering changing his name from Fritz to Sam. Our menu was mutton stew, mashed potatoes, sliced tomatoes, bread and butter, jams and cake. It was some lunch and the Omaha tourists did justice as you may well judge, to the occasion. The boys were getting ready for an examination, so we found some of the other boys who were not so busy. First Lieutenant W. W. Peebles, O. R. M. C., showed us around the quarters where some 600 recruits were being trained for the hospital corps. The newly commissioned officers of the medical corps are busy at this task. These men, capable and efficient, are from all parts of the country but mostly from the Southern states. Messrs. DeFrantz and Beckett of the Army and Navy Branch Y. M. C. A., have the new uniforms which are very attractive, being the French type and of a mouse color. Leggins are also worn and the letters "Y. M. C. A." appear on the shoulder straps. During our visit to the Fort Friday afternoon we saw much that was of interest. Each company was drilled by two candidates for a half hour each and they are due credit for the showing made. After drill the companies had a study hour, during which we went to see the trenches and the Hospital corps drill just back of the quarters, returning in time to attend parade and retreat. Being informed of the staging of a sham battle that night we returned to the city for dinner so as to be back in time to see it. At nine o'clock we were south of the fort and on line with the outpost guard, but had to remain on road, as to have entered would have caused us to make some excuse to the sentry. So we remained out watching and listening. One guard got his orders mixed and the officer questioning him must have walked a post himself as he was very lenient and explained the duties for the perplexed and embarrassed guard. Listens easy for one who has not been through the mill. We returned to the city at 10:30 p.m. and attended a dance at Masonic Hall given by the young men of Des Moines, assisted by Miss Susie Lee, in honor of the Omaha party. It was a delightful affair, although hastily gotten up. Three officers of the Medical Reserve Corps were present. Saturday morning we left for Omaha at 10:45. While going into Van Meter, Ia., I had the misfortune of breaking an axle shaft on Mr. McCullough's car, so we were towed to England's garage by Mr. Buford where he and Mr. Broomfield bade us adieu as they wanted to be in Omaha at 5 p. m. so that Mr. Buford could report for duty with the police department. They beat the schedule as they were in Omaha at 4:30, having made the drive in five hours and forty-five minutes. Mr. McCullough and I had to remain over and come by train. To return to camp affairs: The Medical Reserve Officers have taken band headquarters for their quarters and have a mess of their own. Forty or more boys have been commissioned and others are waiting to take the oath. Every man in camp is looking for word that he has made good or must return to his regiment or back to civil life. Quite a few of the boys have been sent home for various reasons and there are now less than 900 men in training. Since our last trip the 9th Cavalry boys have arrived and the men we met have the carriage of veterans. I learned that our attorney, Will N. Johnson, had made application for his discharge, and that he had a good chance to earn a commission as he had made a record while there of which any man should be proud. As I have to return to Van Meter for the car I shall run over to Des Moines again. The Omaha boys are evidently making good as they are hanging on for the final gong. Many of the men are planning to visit Omaha after camp breaks as those who win commissions will be given a fifteen day furlough before being ordered to duty. Dr. Peeble, or as I should have said, Lieut. Peebles, promised to have some bars on his shoulder straps so we could tell that he is entitled to a salute on our return visit. BOB ROBINSON. HAVE OVER FOUR THOUSAND TRAINED NURSES Louisville, Ky.-The tenth annual convention of the Graduate Nurses' association recently met here with Dr. Daniel Hale Williams as the guest of the association. The noted Chicago surgeon urged that the nurses take the opportunity offered by the United States government calling for efficient nurses. He declared that we have registered 4,500 trained nurses and that there are at least forty-five first class hospitals owned and operated by our people. COUNCILMAN CUMMINGS SUFFERS PARALYTIC STROKE Baltimore, Md.-City Councilman, Harry S. Cummings was brought to his home on Druid Hill avenue Wednesday, August 29, from Roland Park where he had been spending some time with his family at the residence of Mrs. Sophie Lewis. Physicians were hastily summoned and found that Mr. Cummings had lost the use of his body above the waist. SOLDIERS ARE SENT TO PRISON San Antonio, Tex.—Six Negro soldiers of the 24th infantry who clashed with the civil police and the troops sent to subdue them at Waco on the night of July 29, were found guilty of violating the ninety-third article 56 war before the general court-martial held recently at Camp McArthur, Waco. Five of the men were sentenced to five years at hard labor in the United States penitentiary at Leavenworth, Kas. The sixth man received ten years. All were sentenced to be dishonorably discharged. WILL NOT BE CALLED IN THE DRAFT Washington, D. C.—Until the War Department determines upon a policy with regard to quartering Negroes of the National Army at cantonments in the South, Negroes chosen under the draft will not be called to the colors. This course is due to protests from Southern States following the race not at Houston, Tex. The War Department feels it will not send Negro troops to Southern camps until it has had time to consider the situation. One of the reasons for not calling Negroes in the first contingent of the draft is that some of the cantonments have not been completed. COLORED AMERICAN AVIATOR FALLS IN FRANCE Lawrence Scanlon, of Cedarhurst, L. I., flying with the aviation forces in France, lost control of his machine, fell 500 feet, crushed through the roof of a bakery and escaped unhurt. The machine was demolished. When Scanlon could not get a chance with the American flyers, he went to France and very easily qualified despite his color. AUTHORIZES REGIMENT OF STEVEDORES FOR SERVICE Washington, D. C.—A regiment of 2,400 Negro stevedores for foreign service has been authorized by the War Department to meet the demand for experienced men to handle war supplies for the American expeditionary force in France. Recruiting officers, especially those in southern seaport cities, have been instructed to seek men for the regiment. The army also wants Negro cooks and will give good pay to even inexperienced men if they have capacity and are willing to learn. THE MONITOR A Weekly Newspaper devoted to the civic, social and religious interests of the Colored People of Nebraska and the West, with the desire to contribute something to the general good and upbuilding of the community and of the race. Entered as Second-Class Mail Matter July 2, 1915, at the Post Office at Omaha, Neb., under the act of March 3, 1879. THE REV. JOHN ALBERT WILLIAMS, Editor and Publisher. Lucille Skaggs Edwards and William Garnett Haynes, Associate Editors. George Wells Parker, Contributing Editor and Business Manager. SUBSCRIPTION RATES, $1.50 PER YEAR Advertising Rates, 50 cents an inch per issue. Address, The Monitor, 1119 North Twenty-first street, Omaha. Telephone Webster 4243. THE UNSOLVED NETHAWAY MURDER MYSTERY Omaha has had a number of murder mysteries during the last few years. Notable among these may be named the Maud Rummelhart, the Schroeder-Rapp, and the Ada Swanson cases. In none of these were the guilty parties apprehended. Fortunately, however, in none of these cases did suspicion light upon any Negro. We say "fortunatetly" advisedly, because while crime should be regarded as crime, by whomsoever committed, and punished accordingly, by some strange psychological process the average white American seems to arrive at the conclusion that a crime committed by a Colored man is more heinous than the same crime committed by a white man. And, moreover, there is also this striking phenomenon that while a white man's crime is attributed to him alone and is regarded as the act of an individual, the crime of a black man seems to be regarded as a corporate act and a reflection upon the race to which he chances to belong. The same phenomenon is to be found throughout the world wherever there is a dominant class or race and a dominated class. In the United States the Negro is the dominated class and this vicious suffering for the wrong-doing of those of his blood is part of the price he has to pay in his social evolution—and progress. Hard as it is it is to bear, this contumely is not an unmixed evil, since it makes for race-cohesiveness and race-purgation. Race cohesiveness unites us and we need to be united. All our strength is in our union; all our weakness lies in discord. Race purgation eliminates the unworthy and makes the self-respecting cautious as to their character and behavior. This racial vicariousness accounts for the fact that our interest and sympathy are instantly aroused when one of our race, although he may be a total stranger to us, is accused of crime. Not that we have any sympathy with crime or criminals, black or white. Black criminals,, for the strange phenomenon above noted, do infinitely more damage to us as members of society, than do white criminals, and for that reason we are anxious to see that they are apprehended, given a fair and impartial trial, and where found guilty adequately punished. It is most unfortunate that in so many communities popular sentiment seems to hold that a Negro accused of crime is guilty until he has proven himself innocent, rather than the reverse and as the law presumes, that a man is innocent until he is proven guilty. And this brings us to Omaha's latest murder mystery, that of Mrs. Nethaway, which occurred near Florence in broad daylight, Sunday afternoon, August 26, and for which a Negro tramp,giving the name of Charles Smith and a stranger in Omaha, is held for investigation. The coroner's inquest, which occupied three days, has failed to connect the accused in any way with the crime, aside from the fact admitted by him, that he was in the same vicinity Sunday afternoon. If, however, one had been governed by the reports in two of Omaha's dailies for several days following the crime, even the most fair-minded would have been inclined to decide that Smith was the guilty man. In some communities mob-murder with all its degrading aftermath would have resulted. All of which shows the danger of "lynch law" and the necessity for suspending judgment in every case until the facts are in. We hope that the murderer or murderers of both Mrs. Nethaway and the aged Mrs. Anderson, who was mysteriously murdered the Saturday night preceding that of Mrs. Nethaway will be apprehended and punished. We hope that it will be clearly proven that no Negro had anything to do with either case, because of the adverse sentiment which adheres to the many for the wrong doing of the few. The Monitor is strengthened in the opinion expressed last week that Smith is not the man who murdered Mrs. Nethaway and we hope that subsequent developments will prove this opinion to be correct. If, however, he be guilty then he should pay the full penalty for his crime. Subscribe for The Monitor. $1.50 a year and worth it. 2 GROWING FAIR-MINDEDNESS While all right-thinking people deploy the recent outbreak at Houston, Texas, The Monitor notes with pleasure, as a most encouraging sign, the disposition on the part of the press, in all sections of the country, to recognize the fact and frankly state that the trouble was by no means one-sided. There seems to be the disposition to lay the blame for the outbreak upon the brutality of the Houston police. While not holding the men of the Twenty-fourth blameless, their splendid previous record for good behavior, leads the leading papers of the country to fearlessly state that the soldiers were not responsible for the conditions and incidents which resulted in the outbreak. For example, the Commercial Appeal of Memphis—a most unexpected quarter—in a strong editorial under the heading, "Police Intelligence Needed," charges that the riot is "the result of booze, stupidity and the lack of a policeman recognizing the dignity of his own work." It goes on to point out that because of their superior advantages "the peace of the South depends upon the conduct and intelligence of the white people" and notes that "they should see to it that occasions for rioting are more and more eliminated." This would seem to indicate a growing fair-mindedness which is much needed and which will go a long way towards correcting evils, righting wrongs and adjusting misunderstandings wherever they may arise. At the same time it shows the advantage of having a good reputation, either as an organization or as individuals. PLAYTHINGS OF FATE Man is the greatest joke in all the universe and his efforts to dictate to destiny make the gods hilarious. "This is a white man's country," screeched the far West many years ago, "and John Chinaman must go." He went because he was poor and weak and defenseless, and the white man blew out his chest, like a toy balloon. He was the IT of Eternity; the FINALE of things mortal and immortal. Fate laughed and stirred her brew with calm collected hand. She let this bumptious spawn of earth dream on and made no haste to cure his cold conceit. His country prospered and swept on to wealth and mighty power. He was ready to build another Babel and wrest the sceptre from the hands of God and teach him how to rule "a white man's world." Trouble started in countries far away and that which was a whirlpool for a few nations became a maelstrom that has engulfed the world. The labor markets of the earth have been drained for fighters and still the insatiate appetite of war crys, "More! Yet More!" But laborers are as important as fighters and whence must come laborers to fill the thinning ranks of industry? The West looks across the calm Pacific and says, "John Chinaman." Fate smiles her smile inscrutable and stirs her brew. The gods laugh and roll the loaded dice upon the table of time. Fraternal hate has made the white man lose his reason; made him to forget his conceit in the hope of crushing nations of his own kith and kin. A white man's earth is to mean either Teuton or Saxon; it cannot mean both. It will probably mean neither. So Sam and Greaser and John Chinaman must learn the art of labor, the basic art that leads upward to the pinnacle that has prover too dizzy for the fairer race. CURSES RETURN TO PLAGUE THE INVENTOR Due allowance can be made for intemperate speech by people laboring under great mental strain and excitement. For this reason we would be charitable with C. L. Nethaway who reated such a scene both at the funeral of his wife and when he accompanied the detectives and sheriff to the spot where her body had been found. His dramatic and well-staged actions are perhaps excusable under the circumstances, but when he solemnly invokes God to "curse the whole Negro race," it is well to remind him that curses like chickens, return to roost and that it has been known where curses return to plague the inventor. "We have more friends than foes within the Anglo-Saxon race." THE MONITOR Obvious Observations This kind of weather has California looking like pink lemonade at a German picnic. The food dictator has left bread about where it was and says, according to the press, that the government cannot regulate prices of meat. What is a food dictator good far, anyway? How many cans of canned goods have you canned since the canning season commenced? The government says it is going to scatter companies of Colored infantry throughout all the cantonments. That is much better than having one jim-crow camp, don't you think? Get ready for Ak-Sar-Ben. Some time this fall, believe me, Mabel. School has started again and there are about 100,000 mothers in Omaha who feel as relieved as an English town after a flock of air raiders have gone by. Let us hope that Omaha's new school principal from Oklahoma does not try to start something with Omaha's way of handling school affairs. The Nethaway murder has created lots of interest, but people are not watching Smith half as much as they are watching a certain man whose name starts with the fourteenth letter of the alphabet. Sergeant Bailey has left the court house and gone to the quartermaster's department. Wonder if Mike Clark is going to put another man in there? The editor of this column has fall fever and after thanking you for your favor, he will take a trip to St. Joe. SKITS OF SOLOMON Canning and Preserving Canning and preserving are the fall sciences of getting away with a huge slice of mazuma and having mighty little to show for it. Whenever a housewife declares she is going to put up a "few" tomatoes, a little corn, a glass or so of crab apple jelly, and a few jars of grape jell, watch out. There is something doing. There is going to be an assault on your pocket book that will make German's attack at Verdun look like a schoolboy's sham battle. First, madame will "borrow" five beans to buy some jars, because she must have jars. Next she starts getting two bits and fifty cents a crack for a basket of this or that. This or that obtained, she must have sugar and nothing less than a hundred pound sack can fill the bill. Then she starts cooking and shows about as much mercy for the gas meter as a hungry man shows for a slice of pineapple pie and a ham sandwich. When hubby comes home and finds no nice dinner, wifey says she has been busy canning and the time got away. She pats him on the cheek and tells him all about the brandied peaches he'll eat next winter and he swallows the mush. Finally the madame gets through and she has fifty jars of garden fruit that have costs her just fifty beans. She could duplicate the whole bunch at the corner grocery for a ten dollar note, but that doesn't phaze wifey. She is going through the same stunt next year. If hubby is wise, he'll stand the gaff again, because any wife will give up a vacation in order to can. When hubby figures both he will find its fifty-fifty at least, and if either has a shade of a lead, it is fixing the peaches for hubby's tummy next December. Mr. Wakefield's suggestion made in last week's Monitor has struck a responsive chord. Several have called us up expressing a willingness to subscribe towards a fund to insure Charles Smith, held as a murder suspect, a fair trial. The following is a typical statement of the sentiment expressed: "I don't know the man. If he is guilty he ought to be punished. All I am interested in is seeing that he gets a fair trial and if my help is needed call on me." The Monitor is gratified at the spirit manifested. We do not, however, believe that there is the slightest doubt that if the case should come to trial Smith will receive absolute justice. George A. Magney, the county attorney, is a man who sees that every man, black or white, who comes before him accused of crime gets a square deal. Our democratic county attorney ever since he has been in office in his dealing with men has proven himself to be a democrat in the best sense of the word. IMPROVING ONESELF As the autumn approaches our people ought to be planning to improve themselves along educational lines. We have whist and amusement clubs galore—all right in their place—but we need to pay more attention to intellectual improvement. Women, don't forget to register September 12. WILLING TO HELP Our Women and Children Conducted by Lucille Skaggs Edwards DRESS FOR BUSINESS (Mothers and school girls—especially those of high school—will find much sound advice in the following article.) The vice president of a great insurance company took occasion recently to talk plainly to some of his hundreds of girls, who were accustomed to overdress, or to dress inappropriately, or to use office time for "prinking." Such a thing does not happen without good reason, for the ordinary American business man is always respectful of the rights, in dress and similar personal matters of his women employees. He does not speak unless he has abundant provocation. There is abundant provocation in a great many offices. Girls are often obliged to go to work before they become old enough or have had an opportunity to form sound taste in dress or anything else. Many of them go frequently to the theatre or the "movies," where they see women—on the stage or the screen—in the most elaborate and striking costumes that means and ambition can design. The whole stage setting is often a mere background for the dress parade. Elaborately decorated windows of the great and fashionable department stores are constant sources of temptation. It is almost inevitable that a girl with the love of beauty and finery in her heart—and where is the girl who has it not?—should go astrap in the matter of taste in dress if left to herself. The point is that she should not be left to herself. If her mother neglects to tell her that in business there is no place for very short or diaphanous skirts, or fancy-colored shoes with inordinately high heels, or conspicuous stockings, or picture hats—if her mother so neglects her duty, her father should see to it that she is instructed; and if he fails of the task, let the girl consider herself forutunate if she fall into the hands of an employer as sensible and as courageous as the vice president of that insurance company showed himself to be.—Ex. THE LITTLE HORSES By Nancy Byrd Turner Last night a sweet dream came to me When dark had sealed the eyes of men. Made amber lights on everything, Sent dusky shadows up the wall Like fairies frolicking; And back and forward, to and fro, In cradling arms rocked very slow, I heard a soft voice chanting low The song it used to sing: "Go to sleep, you shall ride The little horses gay, The black and brown, the gray and roan, The sorrel and the bay!" It was a dream within a dream, For, sudden from the twingling flame, Charging, their tiny flanks agleam, The little horses came. A light wind tossing tail and mane, A saddle on each satin back, A rosette on each palm. A rosette on each rein— Red for the black, green for the gray, Blue for the sorrel and the bay— And stirrups swung in wondrous way. I waked. The nursery was gone, The shadows and the amber light; Against my window, chilly white, Glimmered the solemn dawn. But I could smile, remembering How all the little horses fleet Raced down the rosy air to me On bright-shod, flying feet: The whinnying black, the gallant bay, The splendid sorrel and the gray, The black and brown, the gray and roan, The sorrel and the bay!" CRITICISM IN THIS CASE UNMERITED Omaha, Neb., Aug. 29, 1917. To the Editor, The Monitor: In the issue of August 18th, under the caption, "Helping the Race," the District Grand Lodge No. 8 of Missouri and Jurisdiction of the G. U. O. of O. F., is sarcostically taken to task and help up to public ridiculee, because they did not see fit to use either of the Colored dance halls in Omaha. First, we wonder why that despite the fact that within the last two years there have been three Grand Lodge sessions held in Omaha, two of which used the city auditorium and paid for it, that no mention is made of that fact. We wonder why no mention is made of the fact that the G. U. O. of O. F. engaged and used automobiles owned by Colored men; why no mention was made of the fact that all our printing was given to a Colored industry, and that the bill for it was only seven dollars ($7.00), less than the amount paid for the hall in question. We wonder why no mention was made of the use of the Jacobs Hall by our good people? It occurs to us that both the Mecca and the Alamo are owned by our people, and the other is owned by white people. We also engaged Colored musicians which cost us $131.00. No mention was made of the fact. We engaged a Colored man to do hauling for us. No mention was made of that fact. Have we not been loyal to our race? We engaged the Keep Dancing Academy because of the drill, as the floor space was far superior to the other halls mentioned, and afforded other advantages that neither of the halls mentioned could afford. We further state that the G. U. O. of O. F. has never tried to show off before white, black or any other people. We have performed our duty and if that shows some one something new all so well and good. Aside from all this, we are here among white people. We seek employment and help of them, we urge them not to discriminate against us on account of our color, yet some people seem to think it good sound doctrine for us to refuse to patronize white people solely on the ground that they are white, and that we shall not use a hall simply because it does not belong to Colored people, despite the fact that such hall far excels it in every way for the occasion. This is as false and dangerous doctrine as any people, white or Colored, can preach. J. C. BELCHER. Kinney's B YOU SAVE AT ey's Big Shoe Store Kinney's Big Shoe Store 58 STORES—THAT'S WHY Ladies' Fancy Fall Shoes H Styles. $5 to $8 Values School MOST COMPLETE Misses Shoes—All Styles & Boys' Shoes, Black or Tan Tennis O Free to All School Child Satisfaction G. R. KINN 207-209 North 16th St "Be Sure You Are in K Look for the Kinney Sign. DO YOU EAT THE WASHI Fall Shoes Have Arrived. All Colors and 5 to $8 Values, But Nothing Over $3.98 School Shoes AT COMPLETE LINE IN THE CITY Sizes—All Styles and Materials, 98c to $2.48 Black or Tan—All Styles, $1.29 to $2.48 Tennis Oxford, 49c All School Children—Big Yellow Pencils Satisfaction Guaranteed. KINNEY CO., Inc. 09 North 16th St.—Loyal Hotel Bldg. See You Are in Kinney's Before Buying." Kinney Sign. Mail Orders Filled. YOU EAT? NOT UNLESS YOU TAKE YOUR MEALS AT THE WASHINGTON CAFE Ladies' Fancy Fall Shoes Have Arrived. All Colors and Styles. $5 to $8 Values, But Nothing Over $3.98 Misses Shoes-All Styles and Materials, 98c to $2.48 Boys' Shoes, Black or Tan-All Styles, $1.29 to $2.48 Tennis Oxfords, 49c Free to All School Children-Big Yellow Pencils Satisfaction Guaranteed. G. R. KINNEY CO., Inc. 207-209 North 16th St.—Loyal Hotel Bldg. "Be Sure You Are in Kinney's Before Buying." Look for the Kinney Sign. Mail Orders Filled. Mrs. L. Cuerington, Proprietress P. H. JENKINS Telephone Red 3357 1313 Dodge Street Omaha, Neb. Nitrous Oxide and Oxygen Best 22K gold crowns..... Gold fillings..... Casted gold inlays..... Heavy 22K bridgework..... Porcelain crowns..... Full upper or lower plates, best m Silver fillings..... Temporary fillings..... Extractions..... Clarence H. Sim 109 South (Over People) Office Hours, 9 A.M. to 12 M. 1 P.M. to 7 P.M. Oxide and Oxygen Gas for Painless Extractions Browns.....$4.00 and $5.00 Days.....$2.00 and up Gearwork.....$5.00 and $6.00 per tooth S.....$5.00 Over plates, best material.....$10.00 Tags.....$1.00 Bags.....$.50 Phone Douglas 7812 Rice H. Singleton, D. D. S. 109 South 14th Street (Over Peoples' Drug Store) A. M. to 12 M. 1 P. M. to 7 P. M. Clarence H. Singleton, D. D. S. 109 South 14th Street (Over Peoples' Drug Store) Office Hours, 9 A. M. to 12 M. 1 P. M. to 7 P. M. Phone Douglas 7812 Omaha's Most Successful Barber. Particular HOLSUM AND KLEEN MAID Why Buy Inferior When The Best COSTS NO MORE? JAY BURNS BAKING CO. Phones: Office, Douglas 3841; Residence, Harney 2156 Reference—Any Judge of the District Court of Douglas County. E. F. Morearty ATTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT LAW 640 Bee Bldg. Omaha, Neb. 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, $18.50 and $15.00. 1803 FARNAM STREET 1719 Cuming Street. Our Growing Popularity Up-to-date methods, courteous attention, clean, sanitary surroundings, five barbers who know thir business. This is what my shop offers you. Omaha's Most Successful Barber. Dentistry Events and Persons L. J. Kinner left Wednesday evening for Milwaukee, where he will make his future home. Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Rhodes have returned from Pocatello, Idaho, to bury Herbert Cheatem, brother of Mr. Rhodes. They will return to Idaho next week. Recital in Expression by Cornelia Hendry Stubblefield, "The World and His Wife," at the Mt. Moriah Baptist Church, Thursday, September 20, at 8 p. m. Admission 25c. Mrs. Henry Chiles returned to Omaha after a most delightful visit to Kansas City on her way back from the Grand Lodge Session at Lexington, Mo. While in Kansas City she was the guest of Dr. and Mrs. L. V. Miller. Hair growing and hair preservation, scalp treatment, manicuring and massage. Smith, Chiles & Wheeler, 2414 North 24th. Webster 3024.—Adv. Joseph LaCour has accepted a position with the Western Real Estate Company as field agent. R. P. Booth, formerly of Omaha, but now engaged in business in Hastings, Nebr., was an Omaha visitor this week. He hunted up The Monitor and left his check for a year's subscription. He reports himself as being prosperous and he looks it. The Phi Delta Sorority entertained a number of the drafted young men at a patriotic garden party August 29th, at the home of the Misses Ethel and Theresa Jones, 2911 Caldwell St. Mrs. James Kirby, 2809 Cuming St., has returned home after a six weeks' visit in Pittsburg, Pa., and St. Louis, Mo. For real estate, loans, insurance and investments, see Eugene Thomas first. Rooms 413-14 Karbach Block, 15th and Douglas. Phone Douglas 3607.—Adv. Mrs. E. H. Walker, 2211 North 27th St., loft Sunday for a visit with relatives and friends in Topeka, Kans. Miss Alberta Talbot, of Wichita, Kans., is returning home today, after spending a month with her uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Morris Green, at their newly purchased home, 2309 N. 27th St. Smoke John Ruskin 5c Cigar. Biggest and Best.—Adv. Mrs. W. M. Jackson, 2613 Burdette St., entertained at a children's party August 15, in honor of her daughter, Olive's seventh birthday anniversary. Twenty-two of her little schoolmates were present and spent a very happy afternoon. Olive received many useful and pretty gifts. Plain sewing done. Children's clothes a speciality. Mrs. L. Johnson, Webster 1621.—Adv. Mrs. B. Pegg, 2106 Cuark St., entertained at a children's party on Monday in honor of her daughter, Estelle's seventh birthday anniversary, Twenty-three of her little friends responded to the invitation and spent the hours very happily. Many useful and pretty gifts were received. Miss Ruth Alexander, Mrs. Estella Perry and Mr. Harry Williams motored to Lincoln Sunday in a Geoffrey Six, which was entered at the fair. Miss M. L. Beasley, stenographer, Work satisfactory. Terms reasonable. Webster 3024.—Adv. Mrs. R. K. Lawrie and other ladies will give a house musical at her residence, 114 No. 43rd avenue, September 13, for Miss Darlean Duval, who desires to enter Fisk university. Admission 35 cents, with refreshments. Ladies tailoring and dressmaking. Mrs. E. M. January, 2310 N. 25th St. Webster 1483.—Adv. The members of the Owl club gave a lawn party in honor of the invited guests at the home of Mrs. Wm. Newman, 2211 North 28th street, on Monday evening, August 20. The evening was spent in dancing and playing whist. About twenty couples were present and a most delightful evening was spent by all. Mrs. Eliza Asbrook of Litchfield, Ill., who has been visiting her son, Amos P. Scruggs, for several months, left Wednesday evening for her home. Mrs. Jennie Sellars has just returned from Kansas City, Mo., where as Superior Grand Queen, she presided at the 22nd grand session of the Sons and Daughters of Jerusalem. She reports a delightful visit as well as a most successful session of the order. 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. Mr. Chas. Garrett made a flying trip to Kansas City, Mo., the first of the week to visit his wife, who is slowly improving from an operation. The body of Eli Archer, who was shot September 3 at 211 North Eleventh street, is at Banks and Wilks undertaking parlers awaiting instructions as to its disposition from relatives at Lenapah, Okla. For dressmaking, call Miss Alexander. 2413 N. 29th st. Web. 3927. Herbert Cheatham, who had been ill for several months, died at Pocatello, Idaho, August 28. The body, accompanied by his mother and brother, was brought to Omaha and buried from the Western Undertakchap chapel September 3. He is survived by his widow, and four children, who live at 3114 Maple street. Be sure to see the Hawaiian dancers at the entertainment soon to be given by Mrs. Lizzie Buford at the Mecca for the benefit of St. Philip's Church. Watch this paper for date.—Adv. Mrs. J. Alice Stewart left the city last Thursday, August 30, for Clarinda, Iowa, to be gone three weeks. Smoke John Ruskin 5c Cigar. Biggest and Best.—Adv. UNION PROGRAM AT ST. The following is the program for the entertainment at St. John's A. M. E. church, Friday evening, Sept. 14: Music .....St. John Choir Invocation Music .....St. John Choir Address on behalf of Mt. Moriah Baptist Church ..Mr. G. W. Hibbler Duet...The Misses Viola Hibbler and Irene Lafayette Address on behalf of St. Philip's Episcopal church Father John Albert Williams Music ..... Rev. W. S. Metcalf Solo Miss Eudora Ware Address on behalf of the Ladies of St. John Mrs. F. J. McCullough Music St. John Choir Silver offering. Rev. W. T. Osborne will preach a special sermon on "The Better Way" Sunday morning at St. John. Class No. 9, Mrs. J. C. Parker, leader, Class No. 3, Mother Ewing, leader, tie in the dollar money campaign. Master Raymond Bell is playing the part of Jack in "Jack and the Bean Stalk," Sept. 21. Percival Rountre is the giant, Ruth Gray is Madam Giant, Helen Turner is Jack's mother, Pauline Black is the Fairy. Dialogues, choruses and solo work by many other girls and boys. The ladies aid gave an outing at Lake Manawa last Thursday. MR. JENKINS SPEAKS Our growing popularity shows that in barbering, as in everything else, I have made good my promise to my patrons. I stand for first class, clean business. I began with it and still stand for clean business. There is no pool hall connection with my business. I run a strictly first class barber shop with up-to-date methods in barbering. Everything strictly clean, sanitary and up-to-the-minute. Have your wife come down and your child and enjoy a quiet stay while you are being shaved. Omaha's Most Successful Barber, P. H. JENKINS, 1313 Dodge St. —Adv. UNION OUTFITTING HAS COLORED REPRESENTATIVE Last week the Union Outfitting company appointed Mr. George Wells Parker as local representative for the Colored trade of the city. Mr. Parker has brought many families to the city from the south and most of these have been sent to the Union Outfitting when they have wished to furnish their homes or purchase clothing. In appreciation of this fact, Mr. Rosenthal has asked Mr. Parker to act as representative and hereafter any person having a note from Mr. Parker will receive a special reduction in prices on anything they may buy. BONOFF'S Adam Bonoff, who has long been known to women readers of The Monitor as proprietor of the N. Y. Sample store, has opened a new establishment at 1415 Douglas street. The quality of Mr. Bonoff's stock and the reasonableness of his prices have always been the strong drawing cards of his business and we are confident that his old patrons will search him out and bring him their business. Mr. Bonoff has been an advertiser in The Monitor since it first started and it is with pleasure that we call attention to his newly opened store. THANKS THE PUBLIC I wish to thank the public and friends who so nicely helped me in the entertainment Tuesday evening at Mt. Moriah Baptist church. Mr. King, the glass blower, and the Roger Williams Jubilee singers being the attractions. The entertainment was a grand success. MRS. C. M. SIMMONS. THE MONITOR NEGRO CIVIL AND INDUSTRIAL LEAGUE MEETS TUESDAY NIGHT The regular monthly meeting of the Negro Civic and Industrial League will be held next Tuesday night at 8 o'clock in the Guild Room of St. Philip's Episcopal Church, 21st near Paul street. The following program will be given: Invocation. Music: "Our Father's God to Thee." Address, "Imperative Need of United Effort by Race," Amos P. Scruggs. Music. General Discussion, "The Negro Exodus from the South; How Shall We Meet It?" Discussion opened by the Rev. W. T. Osborne. Voluntary speakers are invited to take part in discussion. The public is cordially invited to attend. It is hoped that many of the new comers to our city will consider this a personal invitation. A CHANCE TO HELP A DESERVING GIRL Miss Darlean Duval, who is planning to enter Fisk University this fall, will give a recital to assist herself in this laudable ambition at St. John's A. M. E. Church. Monday evening, September 17. Miss Duval, who has a mezzo-soprano voice, has been most generous in using it to help others in any way possible. She is anxious to complete her education and expects to work her way through Fisk. We believe the people of Omaha will generously patronize Miss Duval's recital and help her in other ways to secure the education she desires. John Andrew Singleton and others will appear on the program. The Monitor esteems it a privilege to contribute advertising space to help this deserving young woman. Let everybody help. Mrs. David Moore, one of the inmates at the Home, continues ill. A splendid meeting was held Wednesday afternoon. The N. W| C. A. will celebrate "Founders' Day" September 13, by holding a public reception at the Home from three until eight o'clock, for all its friends and well-wishers. A splendid program has been arranged by the chairman of the day, Mrs. Kate Wilson. A dainty lunch will also be served during the receiving hours by the association members, under the direction of Mrs. Henry Moore. A cordial invitation is extended to all to attend. Remember the date—Thursday, September 13, from 3 to 8 p. m. Watch Your Step and Call for Step Lively Corn Ease for Corns, Bunions and Ingrown Nails. For Sale at PEOPLE'S DRUG STORE. On Monday evening, September 3, a second meeting of young people was held at the residence of Miss Madeline Roberts, to organize a literary society. There were twelve members present, and a permanent organization was formed. In recognition of the purpose of the organization it was decided to name it the "Lit" Club. After enjoying the delightful refreshments, the time was spent in music and dancing. The meeting was a most enjoyable one, and a bright future is assured for the club. An excellent musical and literary program was arranged for the next meeting, which is to be held at the residence of Mr. Cecil Riggs, 3112 Corby street, on Monday, September 17. CRONSTROM'S PANTALORIUM JOSEPH CARR WANTS TO WHIP THE KAISER Joseph Carr, the well known attorney, and for many years a member of the famous 24th Infantry, visited the Officers' Training Camp at Des Moines last week. He met many of his friends there and, like everybody else who visits the camp, he is enthusiastic over the showing made by the men in training there. Mr. Carr is so anxious to help whip the kaiser that he wants to recruit a Negro regiment from Nebraska and adjoining states. The Monitor ob Printing?" "Does The Monitor Do Job Printing?" SURE N. W. C. A. NOTES LITERARY CLUB MEETING Keep sweet. The Rev. W. T. Osborne, who has been pastor of St. John's A. M. E. Church for five years, the limit allowed by his denomination for a continuous pastorate, closes his conference year within the next few days. He has invited the pastors of the various congregations of the city to meet with him and his people at a closing service next Friday night, which will be in a sense his formal farewell to Omaha. This is an occasion in which the many friends of the Rev. Mr. Osborne and his gracious wife who have done such splendid work in our city, can heartily join to wish them God speed. NEWS OF ST. PHILIP'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH The Woman's Auxiliary has resumed its regular weekly meetings Thursday afternoons. The congregations continue to steadily grow. Strangers are always welcome. Sunday morning the sacrament of Holy Baptism was administered to an adult, Miss Camille Alberta Simpson, and at matins Monday morning Miss Ruth Seay was baptized. INJURED BY WHITE TRAMP A white tramp called at the home of Andrew Reed, 1524 Dorcas street last Saturday and asked for food. This was denied him. He then demanded money. Andrew alleges that upon his being refused money the tramp called him a liar and struck him. The man slashed young Reed with a knife and then made his escape. Reed is being attended by Dr. L. E. Britt. Don't be grouchy. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Raffety and mother, Mrs. I. A. Hughes, entertained at an elaborate dinner Rev. J. C. C. Owens during his stay in the city, also Rev. and Mrs. W. T. Osborne. PIANOS FOR RENT Steinway and other makes—Lowest Prices; 300 Instruments to select from. Rent applied on purchase. Free tuning and insurance. Phone today. Douglas 1623. SCHMOLLER & MUELLER PIANO COMPANY 1311-1313 Farnam St. I TAKE PLEASURE In thanking you for your patronage. I want your trade solely upon the merits of my goods. You will profit by trading here. H. E. YOUNG Webster 515 2114-16 N. 24th St. LADIES' AND GENTLEMEN'S TAILORING CLEANING PRESSING ALTERING There's a difference. All work done by tailors who know how to keep garments shaped and in condition, something unattainable by pressing machines. Look over your wardrobe and then call Room 8, Patterson Block 17th and Farnam Streets 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 ORDER A CASE For your home or to take along ideal drink for young and old, be ful. PHONE Willow Springs Douglas 18 For T O'B CHOCO "The Utmos THE O'B Candy REPAIRS AND STOVES, HEATERS, FU PROMPT SERVICE— Water Fronts and Wat OMAHA STOVE REPAIR WORKS, Phone Tyler 1200 W. C. FERRIN VAN PIANO MOVING Baggage Delivered, Househo Office 15th and Capital Ave. home or to take along on the camping trip. I k for young and old, being very refreshing and PHONE Low Springs Beverage Douglas 1306 or 2108 For TE-TO O'Brien's HOCOLATE "The Utmost in Candy" THE O'BRIEN CO. 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PIANO MOVING A SPECIALTY Baggage Delivered, Household Goods Packed and Shipped Office 15th and Capital Ave. 2624 Burdette St. FERRIN VAN & STORAGE PIANO MOVING A SPECIALTY are Delivered, Household Goods Packed and Shipped and Capital Ave. 2624 Br Hotel Cuming We Have a Complete Line of FLOWER, GRASS AND GARDEN Seeds Bulbs, Hardy Perennials, Poultry Supplies Fresh cut flowers always on hand Stewart's Seed Store 119 N. 16th St. Opp. Post Office Phone Douglas 977 AMUSEMENTS The Alhambra 24th and Parker and Parker Open Every Evening tertainment Special Dance Every Thursday Evening Matinee Every Sund KILLINGSWORT Webster 2861 Remember that the best pictures are shown here and that you are always welcome. --- JOE LEWIS AUTO EXPRESS Service Day and Please Phone All Exp Webster 767 A Place to The Vene Lee Vaughn, Pr 1210 Dodge S along on the camping trip. It is an old, being very refreshing and health- PHONE Briens Beverage Co. Douglas 1306 or 2108 TE-TO Brien's COLATES "Most in Candy" "BRIEN CO. Candy Makers AND SUPPLIES FOR FURNACES AND BOILERS PRICE—MODERATE PRICES Water Heating Attachments RKS, 120G-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 Motines Every Sunday L. Marshall E. A. Lee MARSHALL & LEE We have just received the famous IDEAL line of Ladies' Novelties in fall suits and coats. Also the well known BRUNER line of men's suitings and overcoats. Investigate our line before going elsewhere. Cleaning, pressing and altering unexcelled. Efficient service will bring you back. 4 Mrs. Sadie Stapleton and daughter, Della, returned Sunday after visiting relatives and friends in Moberly and other Missouri towns for three weeks. The Allen Chapel A. M. E. Church Aid, will give a bazaar September 19 20 and 21, on the church lawn. Look for full announcements later. Mr. LeRoy Shepherd, of Leavenworth, Kans., is visiting in the city as the guest of Mrs. Hattie Osborne, on 23d and Madison Sts. Mr. Shepherd is the son of Rev. H. Shepherd, former pastor of A. M. E. Church. All the various clubs of Bethel have been very successful in their entertainments given this week. The one given Monday by Mrs. Alexander, Tuesday by Mrs. Wakefield, and Wednesday by Mrs. Carrott. On Sunday, Sept. 9th, at 2:30, the pastor will preach a sermon to captains along with the rally. Everyone invited. The O. N. E. Club held their first annual reception at Wolk's Hall Thursday evening. About fifty guests were present and a most enjoyable evening was spent. The O. N. E. Club will meet at the Masonic Hall, 24th and Charles Sts., the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month, and all members are requested to be present at each meeting. COUNCIL BLUFFS ITEMS Mr. Albert Bolen entertained at a card party August 30th, at his residence, 1919 Avenue C. A three course luncheon was served and everyone present had a delightful time. About twenty-five guests were present. The Colored Masons of Council Blues held a picnic and dance on Labor day. A barbecue was held in the afternoon and baseball games between three local Colored teams amused those present. The evening was spent in dancing at their hall at 18 Pearl street. A patriotic rally was held by the Colored people of Council Bluffs at the Bethel A. M. E. church, 16th street and Avenue A. Addresses were delivered by Major M. B. Snyder, Judge Walter J. Smith, Mr. Wilson and Mr. Lewis of Council Bluffs. Mrs. Eva Bess sang a beautiful solo and instrumental solos were rendered by Mrs. Moore and Miss Addie Davis. The meeting was a grand success. Miss Edna Davis was a week end visitor in Council Bluffs, coming down to visit Mrs. Eva Bess and to attend the picnic, patriotic rally and dance on Labor day. Mrs. E. R. Johnson and Miss Agnes Fountain have returned from Wamego, Kan., where they have spent the summer. Mrs. Fannie Ashford and Mrs. Alice Davis entertained Mr. Albert Bolen, Mr. Oscar Parks and Miss Bessie Giles at 6:30 dinner Thursday, Sept. 6, in honor of Mr. Oscar Parks, who leaves soon for Tuskegee Institute, Tuskegee, Alabama. ATTENTION. PLEASE Will subscribers whose subscriptions are due, be kind enough to bear in mind that it is impossible for us to have our collector call a half a dozen times for the amount due? If not prepared to pay when the collector calls, kindly state a time when you will be ready, and be ready. If subscriptions, which are payable in advance, you will please notice, are not promptly paid, the paper will be stopped. We are willing to accommodate, but we cannot afford to be impressed upon. Lincoln Department Lincoln Department Anita M. Taylor, Call L9810 9 a. m. to 3 p. m. Mrs. E. D. Shipman was hostess at Capitol Beach Tuesday at a picnic party in honor of Mrs. Isabelle Johnson and Mrs. Lulu Jones, of Chicago. Mrs. Clifton Green and her sister, Miss Gertrude Brown, left for Sloux City, Iowa, Monday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Green intend to make their future home there. The ladies of the Eastern Star planned a surprise party for Mrs. Johnson and Mrs. Jones at the home of Mrs. Laura Johnson last Tuesday evening. Arriving home from the beach party at about nine o'clock they were indeed surprised to find the house filled with friends. All had a very enjoyable evening. The good people of Lincoln can economize on their cleaning and pressing by calling L 5141.—Adv. Mr. John Dickinson, of Omaha, is in the city attending the State Fair. The Optimistic Set held a special call meeting Sunday afternoon at the home of the president, Mrs. Vernon Young. They presented Mrs. Clifton Green, one of the charter members who is leaving the club, with a handsome silver sugar tray and tongs, together with their best wishes for happiness and success in her new home. Mr. Monchie Thomas made a short business trip to Grand Island last week. Mr. and Mrs. George Watson of Omaha spent Tuesday at the State Fair. Mr. Bert Patrick, of Denver, Colo., is visiting his brother and sister, Mr. and Miss Patrick. 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. Mr. Leonard Gordon, of Beatrice, spent a few days in the city the guest of Mr. and Mrs. I. B. Smith, Mr. Gordon left Tuesday afternoon for his home. The new theatre, "The Rialto," opened Monday, Labor Day, with an especially attractive bill. Also especially attractive ushers: Mrs. Ruth Young, Miss Hazel Holcombe, Miss Manila Jewett, Miss Anna Lawton and Mrs. Bessie Washington. 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. 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. E. A. Lee CALL & LEE TAILORS for $18.00 and Up us IDEAL line of Ladies' Novelties well known BRUNER line of men's our line before going elsewhere. ing unexcelled. Efficient service CALL RED 7306 THE MONITOR ERROR WITH RAILROAD The Daily News of last Saturday contained an item about Banks and Wilks burying the wrong body. The error was made by Mr. Peterson, general claim agent of the U. P. R. R., who gave Banks and Wilks the wrong name and paid for the wrong man. (From The Christian Herald.) Nearly one-fourth of the earth's land surface is comprised within the continent of Africa, and it is as far around the coast of Africa as it is around the world. Every eighth person of the world's population lives in the Dark Continent. The blacks double their number every forty years and the whites every eighty years. There are 843 languages and dialects spoken among the blacks of Africa, but only a few of them written. COLORED FARMER RAISES BUMBER WHEAT Lebanon, Ill.—Will Turner, a prosperous Colored farmer, threshed 4,082 bushels of wheat this season and sold at an average of $2.43 per bushel. This was gathered from one hundred and seventy-five acres of ground which will net him nearly $10,000. He expects to sow two hundred acres this fall. 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.; Wvnn 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. International Order No. 631 Colored Engineers and Portable Hoisting Enginemen meets at 2225½ Lake street first and third Wednesday in each month. W. H. T. Ransom, president; J. H. Headly, Cor. Sec.; J. H. Moss, Rec. Sec.; S. L. Bush, Treas. NOTICE. In the County Court of Douglas County, Nebraska. In the Matter of the Estate of Mary Jane Allen, deceased. All persons interested in said matter are hereby notified that on the 6th day of August, 1917, George T. Allen filed a petition in said County Court, praying that his final administration account filed herein be settled and allowed, and that he be discharged from his trust as administrator and that a hearing will be had on said petition before said Court on the 15th day of September, 1917, and that if you fail to appear before said Court on the said 15th day of September, 1917, at the Court may grant the petition to the Court may grant the prayer of said petition and make such other and further orders, allowances and decrees, as to this Court may seem proper, to the end that all matters pertaining to said estate may be finally settled and determined. CLYDE C. SUNDBLAD. County Judge. 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. HANDLER AND ROBINS Fire and Tornado Insurance HOUSES FOR RENT Nearly 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.—Nice large front room, also other rooms, 2317 Charles street, near car line. Webster 4745. Furnished rooms, 1817 Izard. Tyler 1609. Nearly furnished rooms, 1842 North 27th St. Call Webster 2812. For Rent—Neat and sanitary furnished rooms, 2237 Seward St. Mrs. A. E. Jones, Webster 2957.—4t. 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. BLACK AFRICA For rent—Two modern rooms in private home. G. W. Mack, 2708 Corby street. Furnished rooms, strictly modern, 2620 Burdette street. Webster 5543. Mrs. E. M. Wright. 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 Ricketts, 1119 North Ninetecenth St. Webster 8812. 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. Wanted—A man to team on shares. Call Douglas 5701. 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 5436. 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 NORTH SIDE SECOND-HAND STORE Auction Every Saturday R. B. Rhodes Dealer in New and Second Hand Furniture and Stoves. Household Goods Bought and Sold Rental and Real Estate 2522 Lake St. Webster 7971 DR. P. W. SAWYER Dentist 220 So. 13th St. Phone Doug. 7150 Automobile and Horse Drawn Hearses Day and Night JONES & CHILES FUNERAL HOME Lady Attendant Calls answered promptly anywhere Web. 1100 and Web. 204 Licensed Embalmer. Graduate of N. E. Conservatory of Music, Boston, Mass. Florentine F. Pinkston Teacher of Pianoforte, Harmony, Solfeggio Webster 2814 Boston Studio 2214 No. 28th Ave. Omaha. DR. CRAIG MORRIS DENTIST DR. CRAIG MORRIS DENTIST 2407 Lake St. Phone Web. 4024 The People's Drug Store 109 South 14th Street Drugs, Cigars and Soda Tolles 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 Blanket and Bedding Sale Blanket and Bedding Sale Started Saturday, Sept. 1st. We are wonderfully prepared, quality and market conditions considered. Better able to serve you than ever before. Thomas Kilpatrick & Co. WATERS BARNHART PRINTING CO 5581 OMAHA WANTED! 500 Colored Customers Who Understand the Value of Good Shoe Repairing, 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 C. J. CARLSON Shoes and Genls' Furnishings 1514 No. 24th St. Omaha, Neb. GOOD GROCHE C. P. WESIN Also Fresh Fru 2005 Cuming St. TRY— 2005 Cuming St. Telephone Douglas 1098 TRY— Barma THE LIFE SAVER ALWAYS ON TAP AT THE ALAMO Western Funeral H 2518 Lake Street Phone Open Day and Night Our Conveniences: Free Spacious Chapel and Org Morgue and Reposing Rooms complete. Air tight pre Derma-Surgery work; lady attendant, if desired; priv auto or horse drawn vehicles. Lowest prices. Poli Service. Our Conveniences: Free Spacious Chapel and Organ. Sanitary Morgue and Reposing Rooms complete. Air tight preservation case; Derma-Surgery work; lady attendant, if desired; private ambulance, auto or horse drawn vehicles. Lowest prices. Polite and Expert Service. Licensed Embalmers in Attendance. SILAS JOHNSON, Funeral Director NORTH SIDE NORTH SIDE BOOSTERS M. E. W. Killingsworth The Alamo Barber Shop The Twentieth Century barber mands. We are up to the latest sanitary. Barber shop department Saturday fro 8 a. m. to 12 p. m. Tobacco, Candies and Chewing KILLINGSWORT Phone Webster 5784. The Alamo Barber Shop and Pocket Billiard Parlor The Alamo Barber Shop and Pocket Billiard Parlor The 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 & BRIGE 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 Assist. of Henry Cox Studio Patterson Blk MELCHOR--Druggist The Old Reliable Tel. South 807 4826 So. 24th St. OMAHA TRANSFER CO. "The Only Way" BAGGAGE Checked to Destination IES ALWAYS GROCERY CO. and Vegetables. Telephone Douglas 1098 General Home Phone Webster 248. and Night Chapel and Organ. Sanitary ete. Air tight preservation case; ent, if desired; private ambulance, lowest prices. Polite and Expert BOOSTERS R. C. Price and Pocket Billiard Parlor such as the general public de- ethods of barbering. Everything open from 8 a. m. to 10 p. m. Open carry a full line of choice Cigars, m. & PRICE, Props.. 2416 North 24th Street