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Growing Thank You! $1.50 a Year. 5c a Copy Pays Fourth Visit to Des Moines "Bob" Robinson Writes Interesting Letter Concerning Conditions at Officers' Training Camp. TWO HUNDRED MEN GO HOME Postponement of Graduation Creates Dissatisfaction and Dampers Men's Enthusiasm. Editor Monitor: May I give you a letter on my fourth trip to Fort Des Moines? I left Omaha in company with Mr. W. D. McCulloch, who was the first man from Omaha to be drawn in the selective draft, over C. R. I. and P. Ry. for Des Moines the morning of the 14th, arriving at the Fort at 9 a. m. I at once got in touch with Dr. Cabanis and learned there was some discontentment as the boys had expected to finish their three months' training and receive their commissions or be notified that they failed to make good, but were told that the camp would be prolonged another month. An order from the war department directed that the school be continued and two hundred men took their discharge and left for home. Of the many who had applied for their discharge was Attorney W. N. Johnson but little persuasion caused him to change his mind and enlist for another month. He expects to stay and try to win a commission at the completion of this month's training. This extra month will take some of the rough edges off some of the candidates and, in fact, do them more good than harm. One visiting the camp last Friday would have thought of school days, seeing so many men getting ready to leave for home. Some smart men left the camp Friday but they had finished their course of instruction for three months and felt that as the school was not going to graduate them they could do better by leaving for their positions in civil life. Dr. Cabanis and his staff, Messrs. DeFrantz and Beckett, were a committee trying to persuade some of the men to remain at camp for the extra months and find results. They called on General C. C. Ballou and were assured the object was simply to keep the men in training until time for the first Colored selective draft men were ordered to report at the cantonment as no definite date had been set for the Colored army to mobilize. The companies were going on with their usual routine of work. Company No. 2 was going to the trenches and we promised Ed Turner to accompany them, but got busy trying to get some of the men to not accept their discharge and "re-up" for the extra month. The boys from the regular army and National Guard are there for results and will stick by it one or more months. We had lunch with Company No. 5. Menu: baked fish, Spanish sauce, corn on cob, mashed potatoes, bread, butter, iced tea, and bread pudding. After lunch we went down to the medical corps quarters, met some of the officers who were commissioned in the Dental and Medical Relief corps and spent quite an enjoyable afternoon. The enlisted men of the Hospital corps, about 800 strong, were given instruction in litter drill. They are a likely bunch of young men and are learning the drill fast. As so many of the candidates for commission have left the fort, some of the companies will merge so as to let some of the Hospital corps have their quarters. I think the intention is to quarter the candidates in eight or nine barracks. The boys have had lots of sport during the past week. Company No. 7 gave a banquet and ball Wednesday night at the Administration Building and it was well attended. Captains Stevens and Fink, Companies 7 and 10 respectively, and their wives and citizens were in attendance. Thursday night Company No. 5 had their banquet and ball at their quarters and members of each company claimed the honor of having excelled the other in the undertaking. Sorry I was not there to witness it. Some of the decorations were hanging in Company No. 5 quarters Friday. Returned to Des Moines after retreat and after dinner planned to attend a banquet at the Auditorium, given by some Des Moines society for candidates and officers, but I was too tired, and after taking a little sleep, awoke too late, but heard it THE MONITOR was quite a swell affair and well attended. We left Des Moines Saturday morning at 8:20 for Van Meter, Ia., where we got the car and motored to Omaha, arriving here rather tired and ready to do justice to a good meal G. Wade Obee, being one who decided it was useless for him to continue training, asked for his discharge, and will be in the city for a few days en route west to join his family. Quite a few of the boys who are going to "re-up" are asking for a few days' furlough to visit home. A delegation has called on Secretary Baker in behalf of General Ballou having command of the Colored soldiers in the new army. He seems to have the interest of the Colored boys at heart. They all like him. The boys were disappointed at the camp being prolonged, for most of the men had made arrangements to leave for home. Some were coming to Omaha for a few days, but when the order was received to continue training for another month, it took all the life out of the men and a shadow of gloom hovered over the camp, which was still apparent on our arrival. Shall try to be at Fort Des Moines October 14th, if the training camp closes, for it will be the last time so many well-educated Negroes will be assembled for such an important duty. Men from all parts of the country and from every school are, or have been, in training in the 17 Pro. Reg. R. O. T. G. at Fort Des Moines, Ia., since it opened, June 3, 1917. Wishing each officer, candidate, enlisted man, and the secretaries of the A. and N. branch, Y. M. C. A. a successful it, I am. Yours most respectfully, BOB ROBINSON. THOUSANÅS ATTEND COUN CILMAN CUMMINGS' FUNERAL Baltimore, Md.—The funeral of Councilman Harry Cummings, who died last week after having been in ill health for some time, was held Monday afternoon from Metropolitan M. E. Church, near Druid Hill avenue. Hundreds were unable to get into the church. It was the largest funeral ever held in Baltimore for a Negro. Members of both branches of the City Council attended in a body, and civic organizations were well represented. The funeral services lasted two hours and the eulogies paid the dead councilman were genuine. COLORED SOLDIER KILLED BY TRAIN Phillipsburg, N. J.—Harry Mason, 18 years old, and a member of Company B, 15th N. Y. Infantry, Colored, was killed while on guard duty in this section September 6. He was guarding a bridge and stepped out of the way of one freight train directly in front of another going in the opposite direction. Pittsburgh, Pa.—The first opportunity offered Negroes for service in the navy is given in orders received by Lieut. Com. Newton Mansfield, authorizing the recruiting officer to enlist Negroes as mess attendants. The pay is $37 a month, besides $60 a year for clothing and subsistance, medical attention and quarters. BROOKLYN TO HAVE Y. M. C. A Brooklyn, N. Y.—The Y. M. C. A. in this city laid Sunday, September 9, the cornerstone of a new building for its Negro members of the Carlton avenue branch. William McCarroll, vice president of the Brooklyn Y. M. C. A., presented a silver trowel to George Foster Peabody, who placed the cornerstone. Mr. Peabody was the donor of the first building of the branch. The new edifice will cost $204,534. ACTIVE AT AGE OF 107 Sacramento, Calif.-The oldest resident in the State of California lives in Broderick. He is Washington Jackson Brinston, and he resides at No. 510 G street. Brinston is 107 years old. He is Colored. If his present state of health is any criterion, Brinston will live several more years. He is as agile as a man half his years, and can do a day's work without suffering from the after-effects. He attributes his good health to clean living. OMAHA, NEBRASKA, SEPTEMBER 22, 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 GUR 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. Opposes the Transfer of Troops Opposes the Transfer of Troops Archdeacon Baskerville Says Race Riots will Not Result from Training in the South-Uniform Should be Respected by White and Colored Citizens. "As I am opposed to the wholesale migration of the Negroes from the South, because I am satisfied that the South affords them the greatest opportunity for material progress, and that they are absolutely necessary in the development of the Southland, I am also opposed to the wholesale transportation of the drafted men of my race to Northern cantonments where they are not used to the climatic conditions, because I am certain that it will put them at a disadvantage and that it may tend in the end to influence more Negroes to migrate from the South." In these words the Rev. E. L. Baskerville, rector of Calvary church, Charleston, South Carolina, and who is also Archdeacon in charge of the Colored work of the Episcopal Church in that diocese, and a former United States soldier, sums up, in the Charleston News and Courier, his protest against the transfer of Negro troops to the North for training. Pleading for sanity and cautioning against race hatred on the part of both his own race and the whites, Mr. Baskerville says: "As to our soldiers, the thing which our white and Negro citizens should do at this time is to respect the uniform, regardless of the color of the soldier who wears it, and to treat every soldier as a man. This will save us from trouble. By this I am not advocating social intermingling, but social justice. "In every community, North and South, where black and white soldiers are encamped, the civilians can keep peace, if they desire it, or they can start trouble between the soldiers and the citizens. Especially is this true in regard to police officers and Negro soldiers. From observation, while in the United States Army, it appeared to me that some police had a dislike to the Negro in uniform. "Now, if our Negro drafted men are trained in the South there need not be any fear of race riots unless certain white citizens cause it. I am TEN THOUSAND CHILDREN ENROLLED IN SCHOOL St. Louis, Mo.—When the schools of this city opened Tuesday, September 4, more than 10,000 Colored children were enrolled in the well-organized and well-equipped schools under the efficient management of capable teachers of the race. The enrollment exceeds by 1,000 that of last year and additional schools must be provided at once. APPOINTED TO CLERKSHIP IN SURGEON GENERAL'S OFFICE Washington, D. C.—Miss Florence M. Hunt was appointed to a clerkship in the surgeon-general's office of the War Department, after passing a competitive examination as typewriter and accountant with an average of 100 per cent. It is stated that Miss Hunt was treated with the greatest consideration by the chief and other employees when she entered upon her duties. CLAIMS FILED AT EAST ST. LOUIS East St. Louis, Ill.-East St. Louis officials who have been receiving claims filed by Negroes for damages to their persons and their property suffered during the recent riots, express surprise at the apparent luxury in which some of them lived, and at the costliness of their belongings. satisfied that these Negro men will not be the originators of trouble with white citizens or white soldiers. According to the established custom of the War Department, white and black soldiers can be trained in the same camp without friction. Their company quarters and company streets are separate and distinct. They also have their separate mess halls. However, they all are treated as men by the War Department. As to camp life there is seldom any friction between white and Colored soldiers. This fact can be verified by officers and enlisted men of the United States Army. Train Men in South. "I differ respectfully from those of our Southern white friends who are advocating the transporting of our men from the Southland to be trained in the Northern climate. It is agreed by military experts that the South is the best place for the training of the soldiers for service in France, and even troops from the North are being transferred to the South on that account. Then, why should our men be transferred from the South to the North? Why should they be sent from their friends and home camps, where the climate is especially suited to training, to be trained in a Northern climate among strangers? Would this be a fair policy? I think not. In the South white and black men work on many farms together, and live in the same cities and on the same streets of the cities without strife. Why should they not be trained in the same cantonments without friction? It can be done, and prejudice on the part of white men and Colored men should not hinder it. "It seems to me to be high time that the white people of the South should understand that the Negro does not desire to enter their parlors, or their dining rooms, or their social functions. What he desires is a square deal as an American citizen, who is an American to the core, and social justice." 25TH INFANTRY GOOD SHOTS Schofield Barracks, H. T.-The members of Company B, 25th Infantry, enjoy the distinction of being the most accomplished set of riflemen in the regiment. There are thirty-two experts, thirty-seven sharpshooters, and twenty-seven marksmen among this company. These boys rank with the best shots in the country. ROMAN CATHOLICS DEMAND FAIR PLAY FOR NEGROES Kansas City, Kas.—At the sixteenth annual convention of the American Federation of Roman Catholic Societies held recently, resolutions were adopted demanding fair play for the Negro. A demand was made for such governmental action as will secure the Negro's natural rights and constitutional guarantees. TRAINING CAMP IMPROVES WAGES The location of a training camp near Augusta, Ga., has given employment to hundreds of Colored laborers at $2 per day, while skilled Colored workmen are receiving $4 and $5 per day. It is suggested that the camp will prove a godsend, if it will teach the lesson in and around Augusta that the black man is worth more money for his labor than he has been getting there. Vol. III. THE DUVAL RECITAL The recital given by Miss Darlean Duval at St. John's A. M. E. Church last Monday night, was worthy of a larger audience than that which greeted the talented young people who gave a delightful program for a most worthy cause. The audience was, however, a most appreciative one. Miss Duval sang "Baracole" from "Tales of Hoffman," and "Calm as the Night," by Bohn; and gave as an encore "Jean." Mr. Lee gave as a violin solo, "Humoresque," Mrs. Silas Johnson being his accompanist. Miss Irene Cockran delighted the audience with her rendition of "When the Heart is Young," by Buck. Maynard L. Wilson recited "Eugene Arams' Dream" with his usual effectiveness. William G. Haynes' tenor solo, "Perhaps," by Foster, was a revelation to the audience which demanded an encore. He responded with "Dear Mother Mine." Miss Dora Ware, a newcomer who is an acquisition of Omaha's musical circle, sang "The Years at the Spring," by Beech, and responded to an encore. John Andrew Singleton was most pleasing in his rendition of "Mother M'Cree," by Ball. He gave as an encore Will Marion Cook's "Exhortation." Mrs. Brown, who is great as a reader of Negro dialect, captivated the audience with "How Lucy Backslid," by Dunbar; and an "Old Time Sermon." Mrs. Osborne gave a brief address and Miss Duval graciously thanked the audience for their assistance. The Rev. John Albert Williams read a brief letter sent him by Albert Hurt, of Hastings, Neb., in which Mr. Hurt had enclosed fifty cents for himself and mother to help one who is trying to improve. He had seen the notice of the recital in The Monitor and although neither he nor his mother could attend they wanted to help. Miss Duval goes to the Western University at Quindaro instead of to Fisk as Quindaro is nearer home. PASSES TWO CREDIT- ABLE EXAMINATIONS Pensacola, Fla.-Dr. Aarons, of this city, who a few months ago graduated from Meharry Medical College, has just succeeded in passing two very creditable examinations, one admitting him to practice in the state of Florida, and the other admitting him to the Medical Reserve Corps of the U. S. Army with the rank of first lieutenant. North Buxton, Canada's Negro town, is situated nine miles from Chatham, Ont., on the Michigan Central Railway. The town has a population of six hundred and is an old settlement dating back from the Civil War. North Buxton has a schoolhouse which is well kept with beautiful grounds. Several families own automobiles. THREE PREACHERS ARE FIGHTERS David, Charles and Peter Preacher, sons of the Rev. and Mrs. Benjamin Preacher, Galveston, Texas, are all members of the Twenty-fifth Infantry. The Preacher family can boast of having three sons in one regiment. LOUISIANA TO AID INDUSTRIAL EDUCATION Louisiana has decided to appropriate more money for industrial work among the Negroes than ever before. A special agent has been employed to take charge of the free education of Negroes along lines of farming, cattle and poultry raising, carpentering, etc. TO MAKE STATE FAIR RECORD BREAKER Columbia, S. C.—The Colored State Fair will be held here from October 29th to November 3d. There are 800, 000 Negroes in the state of South Carolina, and an appeal is being made for them to make this year's fair the record breaker. Springfield, Mass.—125 Colored soldiers from Connecticut are guarding the power shops in this city. Isaac Bailey has been re-elected a justice of the peace in Atlantic City. 12 (Whole No. 116) Mayor Indicted By Grand Jury Chief Executive of East St. Louis, His Secretary and 37 Others Held for Complicity in Recent Massacre. DEMAND HIS REMOVAL FROM OFFICE. Report Declares He Failed to Give Directions to Militia. Specific Charge of Malfeasance in Office. Belleville, Ill., Sept. 8.—Mayor Fred Mollman of East St. Louis and his private secretary, Maurice Ahearn, were indicted recently in connection with the Grand Jury inquiry into the recent race riots in East St. Louis. Indictments were returned against thirty-seven other persons in connection with the riots, but their names were not available, as the capiases for their arrest had not been issued. The Grand Jury submitted a report criticizing the Mayor for his alleged dilatoriness in taking means to curb the rioters, who took part in the slaying of Negroes on July 2 and recommended that he be removed from office. "Mayor Mollman," says the report, "must be judged by his actions as proved by the evidence. If his failure to give directions to the militia and if his failure to call upon the Sheriff and to deputize citizens who offered their services were the result of a lack of ability or of fright, the office should be taken from him and given to an efficient person. "If his failure to act was because his sympathies were with those who sought to drive the Negroes out of East St. Louis, he should make room for a chief executive who is in favor of enforcing 100 per cent of the laws. The law-abiding citizens and industries, and the respectable laboring men should unite and demand the resignation of the Mayor as the greatest good he can do his city." The specific charge against the Mayor is malfeasance in office, based on his alleged negligence at the time of the riots. The charge against the Mayor's secretary is that of conspiracy with the rioters in that he ordered the police and militia to destroy cameras, "thus preventing moving picture men from photographing the mobs." "No man," say the report, "gave greater assistance to the rioters and assured them more safety from prosecution than did Ahearn when he ordered that photographers be denied their free rights to take pictures." "About a month and a half after the riot of July 2," says the report in conclusion, "a new police and fire commission took charge of the police. composed of three of the strongest and most reputable men in East St. Louis. They have courage and ability. Our evidence shows that the coterie of corrupt politicians who have been the undoing of the mayor will be able to hamper the fire and police commission as long as Mr. Mollman retains the office of Mayor. "We have not been able, because of lack of time, to apprehend and indict all who committed crimes in the recent riots in East St. Louis." One hundred and five men were named in the indictment returned a few weeks ago as connected with the race riots. If all the thirty-nine indicted recently are men not previously named, the number now under indictment as a result of the riots is 144. HOUSTON POLICEMAN, INC CITER OF RIOT, INDICTED Houston, Texas.-Lee Sparks, the police officer whose assault on Sergeant Baltimore, a trooper of the Colored Twenty-fourth Infantry, precipitated the riot between the Colored troops and white troops and civilians on August 23, in which 11 whites were killed and 22 wounded, was indicted September 1 by the Harris county grand jury on two charges, assault on Sergeant Baltimore and murder in connection with the death of Wallace Williams, a Colored civilian, who was shot to death on the Sunday following the riot. FLOODS DRIVE PEOPLE FROM THEIR HOMES Richmond, Va.—Damage to the extent of thousands of dollars and the routing of many families from their homes was the record in this city September 9. Shockee Creek went on another rampage, flooding the lower section of this city. 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 Mall 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, 1199 North Twenty-first street, Omaha. Telephone Webster 4283. 2 THE NATION ENDANGERED It is safe to say that comparatively few people in the United States today realize the great danger confronting our nation. We are threatened on all sides by internal dissensions; by clashing of class with class, by interracial strife and conflict; by strikes and lock-outs. But these are not the chief dangers of which we would now speak. We would arouse our readers to a sense of the danger which threatens our nation from the destruction of the family through the evil of divorce. Here is a hydra-headed monster which is sinking its deadly fangs into the very vitals of the nation and few are giving any heed to the death wound inflicted. Divorce strikes at the very vitals of the nation because it destroys the family which is the foundation of the nation. The family is the social unit. The purity, permanence and welfare of society depends upon the purity, permanence and welfare of the family. The family is founded in and safeguarded by marriage. The guarantee of the permanency of the family is the indissolubility of the marriage bond. If the marriage bond can be broken at will and new alliances be made by the men and women who have broken their marriage vows, it must be seen at a glance that there can be no such a thing as the permanency of the family. This must be quite plain to any one who will think about it. From the very nature of the case, the permanence and welfare of the family rests upon the indissolubility of the marriage bond. Divorce destroys the family and in destroying the family destroys the state. The facility with which divorce can be obtained among us and the lightness with which this sin—for it is a sin—is regarded even by Christian people is one of the greatest dangers threatening our nation. So much depends upon family life that all who have the highest interests of humanity at heart should do their utmost to have all with whom they come in contact realize the seriousness and sacredness of marriage and the evil and pollution of divorce. When the family decays, society decays. With sound and sacred family life, the greatness and perpetuity of any people or race is secure. Decadent family life, and of this divorce is the unmistakable symptom, spells national dissolution. This is a real danger which we should realize. THE SMITH CASE We have been asked to become custodian of a defense fund for Charles Smith, the man who is being held for the murder of Mrs. C. L. Nethaway, the wife of a real estate man at Florence, Sunday afternoon, August 26. Smith, a Negro tramp, and a stranger in Omaha, who was seen in the vicinity of the murder was arrested on suspicion of having committed the crime. Rigid investigation of the suspect by the police and a searching three days' inquest failed to establish any connection whatever between Smith and the crime aside from the admitted fact of his presence in that locality. The jury recommended that he be held for further investigation. Subsequently a charge of murder was lodged against him and he is awaiting trial. To safe guard his legal rights and to see that he is given every opportunity to prove his innocence several persons volunteered to contribute to a defense fund to employ counsel to defend him, and also find and convict the guilty party or parties. The firm of Morrison, Seacat and Timlin have been retained to defend him. The necessity for safe-guarding his legal rights by the retaining of counsel became apparent when without warrant of law he was being experimented upon by individuals who wanted to subject him to "psychological tests" and taken by officers again and again to the scene of the crime. In our judgment the authorities who as a matter of fact do not believe Smith guilty, instead of trying to fix the guilt on him ought to spend more time in zealously trying to run down the guilty man. The suspicious conduct of Nethaway himself calls for investigation at least. Why not investigate him? We want to see the case brought to trial and the innocence or guilt of the accused established. If he is guilty he should pay the full penalty. If innocent, his innocence should be established. We are ready to receive contributions for the Smith defense fund, not to shield him if he be guilty, but to enable him to prove his innocence. WHY NOT TRY FRANCE? The kaleidoscopic policy of the war department with regard to the Colored troops is puzzling, to say the least. On day we are advised that "the Colored troops will be assigned to the various cantonments for training with the white troops." The next day the information is given out that these troops will probably be sent to separate cantonments, probably in the northern or western states. On the third day the country is informed that it is "not yet decided what will be done with the 70,000 Negroes who under the selective draft will be called to service in the national army, and that the war department is seriously studying the problem." On the fourth day it is announced that "the problem of the Colored troops has been satisfactorily solved, and the war department has definitely decided upon the policy to be pursued." On the fifth day we are told "that a new aspect of the case has presented itself, etc., etc." Well, here's hoping that the problem may soon be solved and if the worst comes to the worst and nowhere in America's wide domains can a place be found for training "the Colored troops" who are willing to shed their blood to "help make the world safe for democracy," we suggest that it might be possible to find room "somewhere in France." HOME BUYING A comparatively large percentage of our people realize the importance of becoming home-owners. The good work of home buying goes steadily on. It should be encouraged. Speak to your neighbor about beginning to buy a home. Home-buying suggests "HOME-BUILDERS" and that reminds us that we were talking this week to Mr. Rohrbough, president of the "Home-Builders, Incorporated," of which the American Security Company are the fiscal agents, a corporation which makes a speciality of building homes on easy payments, and also providing a way for a thrifty person to lay by his surplus savings weekly. Mr. Rohrbough somehow has conceived the idea that our people do not avail themselves of the opportunities offered by his and other companies as they should. He was agreeably surprised at the information we gave him. Naturally, he expressed the hope that more of our people might be induced to investigate the opportunities offered by "Home-Builders." Their offices are on the corner of 17th and Douglas. We would urge our people who either want to build homes or save money to see what the Home-Builders have to offer. THE CLOSING LABOR SEASON A week or two more and the labor season will practically close for the year. Nine months ago The Monitor attempted the job of helping our people from the south and we have no reason to be ashamed of what we have accomplished. The number of those whom we have helped does not run into the thousands, but it has run into the hundreds. To Omaha we have brought more than 400 and every one is a credit to the community. To other places we have distributed as many again and the reports we have from them and of them is encouraging. It makes us feel that we have done a little something for our people and our race. Next year we hope to do more. That the south is bitter against emigration has been demonstrated more than once and that parts of the north are equally bitter is not to be denied, but here are still many places that are anxious for Colored labor. Next year we hope to deal in thousands. The winter will be spent in outlining the spring campaign and a way has already been devised to circumvent the attempt of the south to keep the Negro there. Again we say that we are proud of our work; we could have accomplished much more under more favorable circumstances, and we have nothing to regret. Emigration has a great future and the work has just begun. THE MONITOR Obvious Observations Things are either so quiet or else the censor plies his scissors so thoroughly that there is nothing stirring in the war line at all. The Colored officers remain at camp a month more. Well, the boys should worry as long as the hundred bucks come their way. If this beautiful weather will only last until January first we don't care what the price of coal is. The man or woman who started raising spring chickens last spring is certainly having a lovely time now. Several people have been indicted in East St. Louis. Now let us sit tight and see what is coming after the indictment. The Democratic administration has several years ahead yet, but when it is elected to another four year term the blue birds will carol "Who'd a thunk it!" and bees will mine coal. What's nicer than a dollar, Bill? Two dollars. Let us hope that Russia's stomachache is almost over. Will all the folks who owe on subscription please step this way? The general next to Hindenburg says the war will end this winter, but he forgot to say which way it will end. Thanking you for your most undivided attention, the editor will eat the cracker he brought from home for lunch. SKITS OF SOLOMON Fall is that delightful season of the year which acts as the back door for summer and the front door for winter. It is past the harvest season, irrespective whether there is anything to harvest or not. By harvest, however, we insiuate grain and such stuuff, because for the average American there is no season in which he can harvest anything like coin. More coin is spent in the fall than at any other of the seven or eight seasons, whichever they are. There are expenses for eats, canning, coal, coal. B. V. D.'s, overcoats, furs, wood, furnace repairs, ear muffs., and many other such small items. The items are small, very small, but the prices for these items are large, very large. Everybody loves to see Fall come in and regrets to see it pass out. It never lingers. As a matter of fact time has never learned the gentle art of lingering over anything. Only man lingers and he lingers most over paying the debts he owes. Women are the greatest lingersers and especially when they have an appointment at 2 p. m. sharp. They generally blow around about 3:30 dull. The unvarnished and undressed truth is that women, well, this essay isn't about women. We started out to write about Fall and have fallen by the wayside. Anyway, Fall is here. Everything in nature gets ready for the six months' sleep, even the world war. It can sleep, however, and no one would much care whether it ever wakes up again or not. No philosopher could ever write anything about Fall anyway. It takes a poet to do that. We had no business starting it. Kindly excuse the interruption. We will try and do better the next time. NOW THE KAISER WILL BE SHOWN Things are looking dark and gloomy For the Hohenzollern bunch. That the tide will go against them They've no doubt received a hunch. By arousing Uncle Sam, it's clear To all they pulled a "bone" As they say it in Missouri, Now the kaiser will "be shown." We have the means; And our army has a leader Who throughout the world is known General Pershing's from Missouri— Now the kaiser will "be shown." This Kaiser Bill, the autocrat, Who says: "Myself und Gott," Was certain when the war began He'd gather in the "pot." But Uncle Sam got in the game, His trump card, be it known, Is Pershing from Missouri— Now the kaiser will "be shown." —Thos. H. West in Kansas City Post DISTINGUISHED PYTHIAN PAYS OMAHA BRIEF VISIT S. W. Green, Supreme Chancellor of the Colored Knights of Pythias of the World, with a membership of 200,000 men and 90,000 women in its allied branches, en route from San Francisco to New Orleans in company with his wife, spent a few hours in Omaha Thursday as the guest of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Ransom. Mr. Ransom is state deputy of this order. Smoke John Ruskin 5c Cigar. Biggest and Best.—Adv. Fall. THE BETTER THING It is better to lose with a conscience clean Than win by a trick unfair; It is better to fail and to know you've been, Whatever the prize was, square, Than to claim the joy of a far-off goal And the cheers of the standers-by And to know down deep in your inmost soul A cheat you must live and die. Who wins by trick may take the prize. And at first he may think it sweet But many a day in the future lies When he'll wish he had met defeat. For the man who lost shall be glad at heart And walk with his head up high, While his conqueror knows he must play the part Of a cheat and a living lie. The prize seems fair when the fight is on, But save it is truly won You will have the thing when the crowds are gone, For it stands for a false deed done And it's better you never should reach your goal Than ever success to buy At the price of knowing down in your soul That your glory is all a lie. —Edgar A. Guest in Detroit Free Press. Department's Food Specialists Suggest Several Ways of Serving This Nutritious Cereal. The experts of the Office of Home Economics of the department have been studying the uses of rice, a food which can be served in many palatable ways all the year but which seems particularly appetizing in summer. Boiled rice prepared in southern fashion, so that all of the grains are kept separate, is sufficiently attractive in appearance to justify its slight wastefulness, except, of course, where strictest economy is necessary. Slowly add a cupful of thoroughly washed rice to a quart of rapidly boiling water which contains 2 level teaspoonfuls of salt. If carefully done, the boiling (which should continue all of the time the rice is cooking) will not be stopped. Stirring is not permitted, as this will break the rice grains. About 20 minutes is sufficient to cook the rice, which can be tried from time to time by taking one or two grains between the fingers. Pour off all the water from the cooked rice, cover with a cloth, and place in a warm part of the stove, so that the grains will swell. To remove the starchy material from the outside of the grains, cook sometimes turn the cooked rice into a strainer and pour 1 quart of hot water over it before covering with a cloth and allowing to steam and swell. A cupful of raw rice cooked in this way will give over 4 cupfuls of very white and light boiled rice. The water drained off from the rice can be used in soup making to save the starch and mineral matter which it contains. If one wishes to use a fireless cooker, add a cupful of well-washed rice to 3 cupfuls of boiling water, in which 2 level teaspoonfuls of salt are dissolved. Cook for 5 minutes and then put in a fireless cooker. In 2 hours the rice should be done. If any water remains unabsorbed, it can be drained off. Rice varies somewhat in the amount of water it absorbs, and the housekeeper accordingly should vary the amount of water used. Rice cooked as described above is excellent when served as a vegetable with meats, as in the well-known "chicken and rice." Such uses of rice are particularly welcome in the period when "old potatoes" are not very palatable and "new potatoes" have not yet appeared in the locality or are high in price in the market. Three things, please remember: Pay your subscription promptly. Get your friends to subscribe. Send us your job printing. Dancing School Conducted by Mrs. Lizzie Buford and assistant THE MECCA Opens Wednesday Night, Sept. 26 Instruction, 8 till 9 p. m. Dancing, 9 till 12 p. m. Admission, 25 Cents. SOME USES OF RICE The Fashion Center for Women Established 1886 25% to 35% off ment is new. You know us, we used to be at 206 with 16th Street. You and your mother bought of us are. Take advantage of our offers this week on suits, Suits, Dresses, Skirts, Waists and Furs. Every garment is new. North 16th Street. before. Take adva Cloaks, Suits, Dress Every garment is new. You know us, we used to be at 206 North 16th Street. You and your mother bought of us before. Take advantage of our offers this week on Cloaks, Suits, Dresses, Skirts, Waists and Furs. BONOFF Former Proprietor of the N. Y. Sample-Store. 1409 Douglas Street. To Be Safe You Must During our summer and is taxed to its utmost, it cars, as well as pedestri more than ordinary cars. Do Not Attempt Cars. And When for Cars. ASSIST US IN P Omaha & Co Railwa DO YOU EAT THE WA Mrs, L. Cuerington, Propriet Be Safe, You Must Be Careful In our summer and fall festivities, when our capacity to its utmost, it is important that passengers on well as pedestrians on the streets, should exercise in ordinary care to avoid accidents. Do Not Attempt to Get On or Off Moving Cars. And When Crossing Streets Look Out For Cars. ASSIST US IN PREVENTING ACCIDENTS. Ha & Council Bluffs Street Railway Company YOU EAT? NOT UNLESS YOU TAKE YOUR MEALS AT THE WASHINGTON CAFE Werington, Proprietress 1719 Cuming Street. To Be Safe, You Must Be Careful During our summer and fall festivities, when our capacity is taxed to its utmost, it is important that passengers on cars, as well as pedestrians on the streets, should exercise more than ordinary care to avoid accidents. Do Not Attempt to Get On or Off Moving Cars. And When Crossing Streets Look Out for Cars. ASSIST US IN PREVENTING ACCIDENTS. Omaha & Council Bluffs Street Railway Company Nitrous Oxide and Oxide Best 22K gold crowns Gold fillings Casted gold inlays Heavy 22K bridgework Porcelain crowns Full upper or lower plates, h Silver fillings Temporary fillings Extractions Clarence H. 109 (Over Office Hours, 9 A. M. to 12 1 P. M. to 7 Various Oxide and Oxygen Gas for Painless Extractions Gold crowns.....$4.00 and $5.00 Rings.....$2.00 and up Gold inlays.....$5.00 and up Bridgework.....$5.00 and $6.00 per tooth Crowns.....$5.00 For lower plates, best material.....$10.00 Rings.....$1.00 Fillings.....$ .50 S.....$ .50 and up Cence H. Singleton, D. D. S. 109 South 14th Street (Over Peoples' Drug Store) Hours, 9 A. M. to 12 M. 1 P. M. to 7 P. M. Phone Douglas 7812 Omaha's Most Successful P. H. JENKINS Telephone Red 3357 Most Successful Barber. 1313 Dodge Street Omaha, Neb. Barber. 1 Particular Established 1886 Come and see us in our new location at 1409 Douglas Street 111 Our Growing Popularity Up-to-date methods, courteous attention, clean, sanitary surroundings, five barbers who know their business. This is what my shop offers you. Omaha's Most Successful Barber. Events and Persons Joe Brown went on a flying trip to Topeka, Kansas, to see his mother, who was quite ill. Joe's presence cheered her so that she began mending immediately. L. L. Gaines, of the Adam's orchestra, has begun the purchase of a home at 2726 Blondo. G. Wade Obee, former resident of Omaha, is visiting the city and friends on his return from the officers trining camp at Des Moines. About 200 of the men last left Saturday night when Mr. Obee left and will await their promised commissions. Hair growing and hair preservation, scalp treatment, manicuring and massage. Smith, Chiles & Wheeler, 2414 North 24th. Webster 3024.—Adv. Moses Jordan has been appointed to a position in the post office. Anthom A. Foster left yesterday for Nashville, Tenn., where he will enter the Meharry Medical School. Smoke John Ruskin 5c Cigar. Biggest and Best.—Adv. The social given at the residence of Mrs. E. W. Smith, 2534 Hamilton St., September 1, for the benefit of Mt. Moriah Baptist Church, was a marked success as was also the spelling contest given by the Silver Leaf Club September 11. Mrs. James Butler, of St. Joseph, Mo., is in the city, the guest of her mother, Mrs. H. J. Brewer, of 2416 Patrick avenue. Mrs. Agnes Marshall of St. Joseph, is also a guest of Mrs. Brewer. For real estate, loans, insurance and investments, see Eugene Thomas first. Rooms 413-14 Karbach Block, 15th and Douglas. Phone Douglas 3607.—Adv. Mrs. J. Alice Stewart and Mrs. Alice Jones returned home Saturday after having spent a delightful vacation on the farm of Mrs. Eliza Jones, who is the mother of Allen Jones of Jones and Chiles, at Clarinda, Ia. Through the influence of Rev. and Mrs. W. T. Osborne, Miss Darlene Duvall received one year's scholarship in music at Western University. Miss Frances Shaw, who has been with her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Warren Brooks, for the past two years, left for Chicago and Joliet, where she will spend the winter with relatives. Plain sewing done. Children's clothes a speciality. Mrs. L. Johnson, Webster 1621.—Adv. Messrs. Edward Turner and J. W. Bundrant, from Fort Des Moines, were in the city Sunday. Mr. Bundrant is on a two weeks' vacation and will attend the annual conference for admission to the ministry. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Alexander entertained at an elaborate dinner on Sunday, Rev. and Mrs. Osborne. Covers were laid for ten. Miss M. L. Beasley, stenographer, Work satisfactory. Terms reasonable. Webster 3024.—Adv. Mrs. Shelton desires to thank her many friends for their kindness during the illness and death of her son; also the lodges for the beautiful floral offerings. Ladies tailoring and dressmaking Mrs. E. M. January, 2310 N. 25th St. Webster 1483.-Adv. Class Nb. 7, Mr. G. W. Franklin, leader, led the day Sunday in dollar money. His class reported $45.50. Mr. Franklin asked his class to report in full and they were loyal almost to the member, those who couldn't give to him Sunday have promised to give tomorrow. Class No. 9, Mr. J. C. P. arker, leader, stands second, with $30.00. Mother Ewing third, with $28.00. All other classes are doing well accord- ably and are expected to complete air reports Sunday. 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. The O. N. E. Club will hold an important meeting at Tabernacle Hall Friday eve, Sept. 28. All members must be present.—Oletha Russell, President. Mrs. W. J. White entertained at a surprise party Saturday evening in honor of Mrs. C. B. Murphy, who is leaving for Oklahoma. Mrs. C. B. Murphy left Sunday to join her husband in Oklahoma. Subscribe for The Monitor. $1.50 a year and worth it. A grand opening of the Booker T. Washington Cafe at 1719 Cuming Saturday evening, September 20, 1917. Admission 25c. Refreshments free. The Woman's Auxiliary of St. Philip's church will hold, a tea in the Guild Rooms Thursday, September 27, from 3 to 5. A cordial invitation to all friends to attend. Mr. James Bedell, Miss Anna Turner and Mrs. Mary Lowry, of Lincoln, were in the city to attend the funeral of Mr. Charles Shelton, Mrs. Williams, of Marysville, Mo., also attended. Mr. J. A. Pervine left Tuesday for Springfield, Ill., to visit his sister. Mrs. W. B. Smith has returned from Detroit, Mich. Mrs. Jasper Brown entertained the Helpers Club at her beautiful home on Miami street, Thursday night complimentary to their retiring president, Mrs. Leon A. Smallwood, who expects to leave the city soon for Washington, D. C. For dressmaking, call Miss Alexander. 2413 N. 29th st. Web. 3927. James Perry, wife, daughter and sister, Mrs. Weston, of New York city, motored to Lincoln Sunday and returning Monday, he and his sister left Monday night for Kansas City to visit their parents. Mrs. Jennie Pinckett died September 15, aged 62 years. The body was shipped to Memphis, Tenn., September 17 by the Western Undertaking Co. The body was accompanied by her son and daughter. Mr. and Mrs. H. Mack entertained at dinner on Saturday Rev. and Mrs. W. T. Osborne and mother Ewing. WILL OPEN DANCING SCHOOL Mrs. Lizzie Buford will open her dancing school next Wednesday night at The Mecca. CHURCH NOTES Sunday is the closing of Rev. W. T. Osborne's administration at St. John. He will preach his final sermon Sunday morning at 11 o'clock. Sunday evening special program and reports from every department of the Church showing what has been paid, what is yet due, and the amounts Rev. Osborne is leaving in every treasury. Members and friends are urged to be present at these services. The most elaborate affair of the season was the banquet given at St. John's Tuesday evening by the Willing Workers Club, with Rev. and Mrs. Osborne and the husbands of the members of the Club as honored guests. The brilliant lights in the lecture room of the church displayed a large table beautifully decorated with cut flowers and ferns, with covers for twenty-five. Mrs. Edward King, president of the Club, was toastmistress. Timely addresses were made by expressidents Madams F. J. McCullough and J. N. Thomas, also by Rev and Mrs. Osborne. Mrs. B. Ford gave a beautiful poem on "Contentment." The entertainment committee, Mesdames J. E. Davis, A. Raffity, B. Napier, W. Stevens, E. Morris, M. Reeves, E. L. Jackson and H. Lewis, spared no pains in making the afair a grand success from every viewpoint. Mrs. W. J. Payne, of St. Louis, and Miss Ethel Hughes were among the invited guests. The menu was very elaborate. The W. W. Club presented Rev. Mr. Osborne a fine hat. He also presented each member of the club a souvenir dish. The club was organized by Elder Osborne and has held its own throughout his administration and is the only club of the Church that has given aid to every department of the Church. The Union meeting at St. John's on Friday evening was a great spiritual uplift, though mingled with sadness in the fact that Rev. and Mrs. Osborne are to soon leave Omaha, yet the addresses by Dr. Logan, Mr. Hilbber, Mr. Bradley, Rev. W. A. Metcalf and Mrs. F. J. McCullough were full of interest and words of commendation on the great work accomplished for the Church and community at large by Rev. and Mrs. Osborne. On Sunday night the waiters' association did credit to themselves in the most splendid addresses, music and contribution. Mr. Jordan, president, in his address, told the object of the association, and in pointing out the great good being done made many friends for the association. Headwaiter, Mr. Clark, one of Omaha's brilliant young men, gave a strong talk no of the issues of the day in connection with his work and carried his audience with the earnest enthusiasm he displayed in his delivery. Mr. James Hill, tenor, proved a trained artist in his rendition. Rev. W. S. Metcalfe, master of ceremonies, also gave an interesting talk and sanctioned head waiter Clark, who said, not only St. John's, but the public at large would feel the loss of Rev. and Mrs. Osborne. MR. JENKINS CONTINUES TO SPEAK TO HIS PATRONS 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. THE MONITOR The "Lit,"Omaha's new literary society, held a successful meeting at the residence of Cecil Riggs, 3112 Corby street, Tuesday night. A well-arranged program was given; refreshments were served and a short time was given to music and dancing. The next meeting will be held with Mrs. Murphy, at 2718 Miami street. The topic for that evening will be the West Indies. Mr. Theophilus Cameron, who is a native of the Islands, will give the opening talk, and the members are to read up and be in a position to discuss the subject. The club has a membership of twenty. OMAHA BOY DIES AT ALGIERS David Allen has received a letter from A. C. Frost, American Consul at Algiers, Algeria, advising him of the death of his youngest son, Raymond Allen, who died in the hospital there August 6, as a result of an accident while in swimming. Evidently in diving young Allen struck his head, for the advice read from shock on head while in swimming. Raymond was born in Omaha, but a few months ago he went to Baltimore, where he took a berth on a vessel. This accounts for his presence in Algeria. He was 18 years old. AN INSTRUCTIVE LECTURE AT BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH Elder Jas. M. Webb, of Chicago, Ill., who has won a reputation as a lecturer with his unique theory that the black man is the father of all civilization, which he seeks to prove from M. S. S. the Bible, will lecture at Bethel Baptist Church, South Side, next Tuesday evening. His subject is "The Black Man, Religiously, Educationally and Politically." This lecture is founded on his book, "The Black Man Was the Father of Civilization." Books, pictures and songs will be sold. A NATIVE HINDU VISITS OMAHA Mr. Guyamee De Lowe, of Bombay, India, who is spending two years in this country, studying educational methods, gave an interesting address at the Church of St. Philip the Deacon, Sunday night on India's Need of the Christian Religion. Mr. DeLowe is a native Hindu, a graduate of the university of Bombay. He is a communicant of the Episcopal Church or the Church of England, as it is known in India. Dr. M. Pryor, formerly of Omaha, has started a new race weekly known as The State Street Herald. It is a promising effort and Editor Pryor has the best wishes of his many Omaha friends for its success. MEN Our Fall Hats are Beauties. Complete line now ready. $2.50 WOLF'S 1421 Douglas Street NOTE THE SAV Our carry away plan has saved Remember the so-called free delivery it shows on the bill or not. PEARS Fine Bartlet Pears, bx. $2.20 PRUNES Italian Prunes. 1.30 PEACHES Colo. Elberta Peaches. 98 Fine Elberta Peaches. 1.20 FRESH VEGETABLES Celery, Cucumbers, Pappers, Egg Plant, etc, at all stores. Cabbage per lb. .02 Pancake Flour, pkg. .13 Farina, ice, pkg. .15 Klentak, a splendid Corn Flakes. 7 oz. pkg. .07 Krumbles, pkg. .12 Chewing Gum, nearly all brands, 3 for. .10 NOTE THE SAVING YOU MAKE Our carry away plan has saved the marketing public many dollars. Remind me that the delivery is paid for by the customer whether it shows on the bill or not. Economy, a splendid health flour, 48 lb. sack ..... 2.35 Tip Brand, nothing better milled. 48 lb. sack ..... 3.09 Gold Medal, 48 lb. sack ..... 3.21 Cider, Vinegar, a splendid quality, selling barrels of it every day, gallon ..... 22 Over 300 prices lower the Basket Stores Company --- THE "LIT" HAS SUC- 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 CRONSTROM'S PANTALORIUM 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 Room 8, Patterson Block 17th and Farnam Streets Open All Times. Reasonable Prices The Western Funeral Home The Place for Quality and Service SILAS JOHNSON Funeral Director Licensed Embalmer in Attendance Webster 248 2518 Lake St. All Columbia Records (Domestic or Foreign) all the time. Delivered Free Anywhere. Ask for Catalogue. Quick Service. Write or Phone Orders to Schmoller & Mueller Piano Co. Douglas 1623 1311-13 Farnam St. Columbia Distributors. Phones: Office, Douglas 3841; Residence, Harney 2156 Reference—Any Judge of the District Court of Douglas County. ATTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT LAW 640 Bee Bldg. Omaha, Neb. HOLSUM AND KLEEN MAID Why Buy Inferior When The Best COSTS NO MORE? JAY BURNS BAKING CO. Accordion, side, knife, sunburst or beating. Covered buttons, all sizes and styles. Hemstitching, pict edging, Enbroidery, beading, braiding, cordin eyelet, cut work, buttonholes, pennant. Ideal Button & Pleating Co. Douglas 1936 300-310 Brown Bldd (Offsite Brandels Stores.) ING YOU MAKE the marketing public many dollars. is paid for by the customer whether SUGAR Best granulated, 10 lb. pkg. $ .90 Yeast Foam, 3 for $ .10 A Good Washboard. $ .29 Hilo size Liquid Veneer. $ .84 Minto Tooth picks, pkg. $ .04 Tacks, carpet, sc. pkg. $ .04 Three large rolls Cash Habit Toilet Paper. $ .19 Lilac Rose Talcum Powder, large can. $ .14 Lipton's Tea, 1 lb. $ .73 Uncolored Japan, lb. $ .46 Hominy, can. $ .10 Peas, Pick of the Pack, can. $ .13 Pumpkin, Empson, can. $ .11 Raisins, Seedless, pkg. $ .14 Fancy Jap, Rice, lb. $ .08 Fancy Head, Rice, lb. $ .10 Salt, 14 lb. bag. $ .20 5 lb., sc. 3 lb. 2 for $ .09 Balboa or Mission Sardines, can. $ .10 Rail Red Alaskan Salmon, can. $ .25 ½ lb. Pink Salmon. $ .13 Small Yacht Club Salid Dressing, bottle. $ .12 J. M. Table Sauce, bottle. $ .09 other Nebraska Grocers. --- New Fall Suits and Overcoats at the following prices: $10.00, $12.00, $15.00, $18.00, $20.00, $22.50, $25.00 We are agents for Marcus Ruben's Waiters and Cooks' Outfits. PALACE CLOTHING CO. S. E. Corner 14th and Douglas Streets. O'Brien's CHOCOLATES "The Utmost in Candy" THE O'BRIEN CO. Candy Makers "Does The Monitor Do Job Printing?" SURE 13th and Jackson Doug.2190 REPAIRS AND STOVES, HEATERS, FUEL PROMPT SERVICE Water Fronts and Water OMAHA STOVE REPAIR WORKS, Phone Tyler 1200 W. C. FERRIN VAN PIANO MOVING Baggage Delivered, Househo Office 15th and Capital Ave. REPAIRS AND SUPPLIES FOR HEATERS, FURNACES AND B PROMPT SERVICE—MODERATE PRICES Water Fronts and Water Heating Attachments IVE REPAIR WORKS, 1206-8 Douglas St. Pho 1200 Res. Phone We FERRIN VAN & STORAGE PIANO MOVING A SPECIALTY age Delivered, Household Goods Packed and Sh and Capital Ave. 2624 B REPAIRS AND SUPPLIES FOR STOVES, HEATERS, FURNACES AND BOILERS PROMPT SERVICE—MODERATE PRICES Water Fronts and Water Heating Attachments OMAHA STOVE REPAIR WORKS, 1206-8 Douglas St. Phone Tyler 20 W. C. FERRIN VAN & STORAGE CO. PIANO MOVING A SPECIALTY Baggage Delivered, Household Goods Packed and Shipped Office 15th and Capital Ave. 2624 Burdette St. Hotel Cuming Douglas 2466 AMUSEMENTS The Alhambra THE HOUSE OF COURTSY 24th and Parker SUNDAY Dorothy Dalton in "The Flame of the Yukon" Billy West, the funniest man on earth in"The Hero" American War News Jerry Comedy MONDAY Metro Night Ethel Barrymere in "The Awakening of Helen Richie" Comedy—Always a good one TUESDAY Vitagraph Night Peggy Hyland in "Sixteenth Wife" Hughie Mac Comedy—"Bombs and Blunders" WEDNESDAY Price Boardman in "Stingaree" 2 Reel Black Cat Feature Hearst-Pathe News Christe Comedy THURSDAY Helen Holmes in "The R. R. Raiders Favorite Feature, "The Reincarnation of Karma" Comedy, "A Lesson In Jealousy" Hearst-Pathe News FRIDAY Metro Night Subject Later Sidney Drew Comedy SATURDAY Art Drama Night "A Mute Appeal" Comedy, "The 14th Man." The Hero" Man War News Tory Comedy MONDAY Metro Night are in "The Awakening Helen Richie" Always a good one TUESDAY Graph Night in "Sixteenth Wife" Comedy—"Bombs and Blunders" KILLINGSWORT Webster 2861 Rex The Ed Gavin and His T "GLORY BE TO 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 Well Express Orders to Webster 7661. --- 1119 No. 21st Web. 4243 AND SUPPLIES FOR FURNACES AND BOILERS PRICE—MODERATE PRICES 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 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 A Riot of Fun—Don't Miss It NOBLE M. JOHNSON And an All-Star Cast in Trooper of Troop K Showing the Flighting 10th Cavalry at Carrizal, Mex. At the Franklin Theatre 24th and Franklin Saturday afternoon and night SEPT. 22 THE FRANKLIN THEATRE 24th and Franklin CLARA KIMBALL YOUNG In Her Great Success COMMAN LAW (Wife) Eight Acts Saturday and Sunday Matinee Both Days. Ak-Sar-Ben Fall Jubilee OMAHA, SEPTEMBER 26 to OCTOBER 6, 1917. Ten Days of Innocent Hilarity in Which Every Loyal Citizen is Interested. Thursday Evening, from 8 to 10, at Rourke's Base Ball Park will be shown Ak-Sar-Ben's Big Military Fireworks Spectacle. ELECTRICAL PARADE Friday Evening, Oct. 5 AFTERNOON PARADE One Week, Beginning Oct. 3 Ak-Sar-Ben never wearies, its joys are always new. The snappy fall days are Natures tribute to the Festival Spirit which SAMSON decrees shall reign once each year for this short time. WORTHAM'S BIG CARNIVAL EVERY DAY, 11 to 11 Information Bureau for Hotel Accommodations. Rev. J. W. Wilson, of Allen Chapel, A. M. E. Church, leaves Tuesday morning, September 25th, for A. M. E. Annual Conference, which convenes at Coffeyville, Kansas, September 26 to 29. He wishes all members that haven't as yet paid their dollar money to please see to it Sunday, September 25d. Mrs. Emma Fishe and daughter, Amy, of 5905 South 15th St., leaves Monday for Alma, Nebr., for an indefinite stay with her son, Thurston Bryant. Amy, who has been sick since May, hopes to be benefited by the trip. Rev. T. A. Taggart, of Bethel Baptist Church, has been quite sick this week, but is much better now. The Allen Chapel A. M. E. Church is holding their bazaar this week. On Thursday night the young people rendered an excellent musical program. The Bethel Baptist Mission Circle met Thursday p. m. with Mrs. J. Whidby, of 29th and T streets. Mrs. Velma Hill will give an entertainment and lawn social at her home, 5310 South 27th Street., Saturday p. m. All the delicacies of the season will be served. Don't forget the Fred Douglass literary society every Tuesday night at Bethel Baptist Church. On next Tuesday evening we will have a lecture. Come out and hear from our two young men from Nashville who leave in the near future for school. COUNCIL BLUFFS NEWS The Tabernacle Baptist Church contest rally is progressing nicely. The contest is between the men and women. The men members have had the first two Sundays in September; the women will use the third and fourth Sundays. In connection with the rally the women gave a big barbecue Friday, the 21st, and emancipation celebration. The following named churches and pastors have been invited: For Friday night, Mr. Moriah and Pastor, Dr. M. H. Wilkinson, who will be the leading figures in the program. Sunday will be an old fashioned basket dinner Sunday. Sunday afternoon Zion, Omaha, and Pastor Rev. W. F. Botts, D. D., and his people. Rev. T. A. Taggart and his congregation. Sunday night, Pleasant Green Mission, Rev. J. Costella. The public is cordially invited. Rev. J. P. Jackson will preach Sunday morning at 11 a. m., after which the above named program will be rendered. Beulah Chapter, of the Eastern Star, gave a lawn social at the residence of Mrs. Davis, 2004 Seventh street Thursday night. Spencer Cave, of Parkville, Mo., died September 18. He was a brother of the late Wm. Cave, of Council Bluffs, who died last week. Mr. Sam Davis, of Logan, Ia., spent Sunday and Monday with his family in Council Bluffs. Miss Bessie Giles will be pleased to receive your subscription for The Monitor. Rev. F. J. Peterson left last night for conference. Mrs. Anderson left last week for Sioux City. Mrs. Thomas, of Kansas City, is visiting her sister, Mrs. Robinson. Harvey Hogan and Miss Esador Hall, of Clinton,Mo., were married Monday, September 17. Lincoln Department Anita M. Taylor, Call L9810 9 a. m. to 3 p. m. The Optimistic Set were entertained by Mrs. Henry Crews Thursday afternoon. Nearly the full membership was present and arrangements were made for a social to be held Friday evening at the home of Mrs. Lewis Holmes, 911 U St. Women's Day services were held Sunday at Mt. Zion Baptist Church under the direction of the Mission Circle, president, Mrs. Parthenia Gratton. A very creditable program of both literary and musical numbers was given, of which Mrs. S. J. McWilliams was principal speaker. Mrs. Reese of Curtis, Nebr., was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Young during the past week. Mrs. J. C. Collins is very ill at her home, 1317 Washington St. Aramanth Chapter will meet Tuesday evening at Masonic Hall to continue the issuance of degrees. Rev. Benj. Murell, recently of Ft. Des Moines, Ia., gave a splendid lecture to a large audience at the Baptist Church Monday evening. Mr. Evans Corneal was quite badly hurt when he feell down stairs at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Richard Young, late Monday afternoon. The Divis Woman's Club will give a harvest dinner at the Baptist Church September 28. All the women's clubs of the city are invited to take part in the program. Dinner will be served from 12 o'clock on. The proceeds will be used to continue the work at the Old Folks' Home. It is desired to make the Home ready for occupancy as soon as possible. Mr. Worth Jefferies was host to eight friends at dinner Sunday afternoon at the home of his sister, Mrs. Louis Holmes. After dinner the evening was spent in games and music. The following young people were present: Miss Viola Walker, Miss Edna Davis, Miss Manila Jewett, Mrs. Richard Lawton, Mr. Fred Boyton, Mr. James Walker, and Mr. Gilbert Hurbert. Gideon Band gave a house social at the residence of Mrs. I. B. Todd last week, which was a great success. The Baptist Church will hold a special financial rally next Sunday to gain funds for coal and paving tax. Each of the ten captains are expected to report without fail. Miss Dorothy Flippin has returned to Lincoln to enter the University. Mrs. Gladys Brown, of Leavenworth, Kansas, has entered the State University. Mr. Arthur Reason, who has made Lincoln his home during the past year, has accepted the position of principal of the Douglas school in St. Joseph, Mo. Miss Freeda Cooley is also in St. Joseph a teacher in the Lincoln school. Mrs. Al Taylor has also entered for special work at the State University. LECTURES AT ZION Elder James W. Webb, of Chicago, Ill., who is on a western lecturing tour, gave his instructive and entertaining illustrated lecture, "The Black Man's Part in the Bible," at Zion Baptist Church last Tuesday evening to a capacity house. He came under the auspices of Faithful Lodge Petersen & Michelsen Hardware Co. 2408 N St. Tel. South 162 SHOPO MADE LIKE NEW SHOES MADE LIKE NEW with our rapid shoe repair methods, one-fifth the cost. Sold uncalled-for shoes. We have a selection; all sizes, all prices. FRIEDMAN BROS. U. B. F., of which Earl Jones is Worthy Master, and the management, as well as the audience were well pleased with the lecture. Elder Webb maintains and the pictures exhibited are presented to prove his thesis that Solomon, the Queen of Sheba and other biblical characters were black men and that African blood is traceable in the ancestry of the Virgin Mary of whom the Saviour of mankind was born. preferred. kine St. W. For rent: private hon. Corby street Furnished 2620 Burden Mrs. E. M. Madame i manicurist, A UNIQUE AND DELIGHTFUL ENTERTAINMENT AT MECCA The large audience which filled the Mecca last Wednesday night was given a rare treat in the delightful entertainment staged under the expert training and efficient management of Mrs. Henry Buford. For two months Mrs. Buford had had under training several children, and for a shorter period, some adults, in fancy dancing. As a result of her painstaking work an Omaha audience was delighted with an entertainment, the first of its kind to be staged by our people in this city. There were ensemble dances, solo dances, duet dances of various kinds in which "the poetry of motion" was exhibited in its most attractive form. The children made a beautiful picture. The program opened with the dance of the numphs, given by eight children. Grace Dorsey, Elaine Smith and Hortense Johnson, three little tots, gave the skirt dance; Martha Russell and Flora McCree gave the Spanish dances; Clarence Gordon and Miss Beatrice Brown danced the gavotte, the sisters, Beatrice Elaine and Pauline Black, danced Black Eyed Susan; Dorothy Williams danced the Pavalow gavotte. The Misses Marion Gordon and Beatrice Majors received an ovation for their artistic execution of the Hula hula dance, the native Hawaiian dance. The program was closed by a patriotic dance by Gladys Brown and Grace Dorsey, dressed as "America," surrounded by children holding American flags. Mrs. Threasa Lawrie and Miss Darlean Duval contributed two appreciated vocal numbers to the program. Miss Otis Watson was the pianist. The audience showed appreciation by enthusiastic applause. After the program the evening was spent in dancing to the music of Desdunes orchestra. Mr. and Mrs. Hanger will entertain at dinner on tomorrow, Rev. and Mrs. W. T. Osborne and Rev. and Mrs. W. F. Botts. Classified Advertising RATES— $ \mathrm{I I} _ {2} $ cents a word for single insertions, 1 cent a word for two or more insertions. No advertisement for less than 15c. Cash should accompany advertisement. INVESTMENTS AND BUNGALOW For Colored, 5 room bungalow in choice section. Terms. Also down town corner, old houses, new roofs, rents $432; $3750 to close estate. Red 7401. 512 Paxton Block. 5-room house, paved street,4417 So. 27th St., 60 ft. lot, $1,500. Doug. 2842. HANDLER AND ROBINS Fire and Tornado Insurance FURNISHED ROOMS FOR RENT. 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. For Rent—Modern furnished rooms. 2320 North 28th Ave. Phone Webster 2058. For Rent—Modern furnished rooms. 2320 North 28th ave. Webster 2058. 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. Neatly 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 HOUSE FOR SALE. HOUSES FOR RENT preferred. $2.00 a week. 2414 Erskine St. Webster 4760. 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. Neatly furnished rooms, 2915 Erskine street. Mrs. F. Johnson. Webster 3143. Two neatly furnished rooms. Walking distance. 1219 South Sixteenth street. Phone Douglas 7639 after 6:30 p. m. William Douglass. Two furnished rooms for three on four working men. 2202 Clark St. Phone Webster 7034. Neatly furnished rooms, strictly modern, $2.00 and up. Mrs. Minnie Ricketts, 1119 North Nineteenth St. Webster 3812. Furnished rooms for two gentlemen. Southern men preferred. Mrs. Bessie Johnson, 2720 Drexel street, South Side. 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—A man to team on shares. Call Douglas 5701. 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. Annie Banks Cecil B. Wilkes BANKS-WILKES Funeral Directors and Embalmers Lady Assistant Satisfaction Guaranteed 1914 Cuming Street Res. Doug. 4379, Office Doug. 8719 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 NOFTH 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 Open 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. Fiorentine F. Pinkston Teacher of Pianoforte, Harmony, Solfeggio Webster 2814 Boston Studio 2214 No. 28th Ave. Omaha. DR. CRAIG MORRIS DENTIST 2407 Lake St. Phone Web. 4021 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 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. We Have a Complete Line of FLOWER, GRASS Seeds AND GARDEN Bulbs, Hardy Perennials, Poultry Supplies Stewart's Seed Store 119 N. 16th St. Opp. Post Office Phone Douglas 977 WATERS BARNHART PRINTING CO ОМАНА 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 C. J. CARLSON Shoes and Gents' Furnishings 1514 No. 24th St. Omaha, Neb. GOOD GROCKE C. P. WESIN Also Fresh Fruit 2005 Cuming St. TRY— 2005 Cuming St. Telephone Douglas 1098 Barma THE LIFE SAVER ALWAYS ON TAP AT THE ALAMO NORTH SIDE BOOS NORTH SIDE BOOSTERS 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. Tobaccos, Candies and Chewing KILLINGSWORTH 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, Tobacco, Candies and Chewing Gum. KILLINGSWORTH & PRICE Phone Webster 5784 2416 North 24th 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 Assist. of Henry Cox MELCHOR--Druggist The Old Reliable Tel. South 807 4826 So. 24th St. OMAHA TRANSFERCO. "The Only Way" BAGGAGE Checked to Destination Watch Your Step and Call for Step Lively Corn Ease for Corns, Bunions and Ingrown Nails. For Sale at PEOPLE'S DRUG STORE. 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. ES ALWAYS GROCERY CO. and Vegetables. Telephone Douglas 1098 BOOSTERS R. C. Price and Pocket Billiard Parlor such as the general public de- t methods of barbering. Everything open from 8 a. m. to 10 p. m. Open carry a full line of choice Cigars, um. & PRICE, Props.. 2416 North 24th Street R. C. Price