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Growing Thank You! $1.50 a Year. 5c a Copy President Federation Commends Monitor Mary B. Talbera, President National Association of Colored Women, Writes Interesting Letter. SOME SOUTHERN OBSERVATIONS Tells Why the Race Leaves The Sout' land. Buffalo Had a "Smith' Case. The Douglass Home. The National Association of Colored Women, which was organized in 1896 and is affiliated with the National Council of Women, now has a membership of 100,000, representing the finest type of our noblest womanhood. This splendid organization has accomplished wonderful things in racial uplift. Among one of the many things they recently undertook to do was the paying off of the debt on the home of the late Frederick Douglass and its preservation as an historic monument for the race. How well they have succeeded is disclosed in the letter here published. The organization has now undertaken the task of creating a public sentiment which will suppress lynching and mob violence and has adopted as its slogan, "STOP LYNCHING AND MOB VIOLENCE BY LAW." That these women will succeed in this task no one who knows the patience, persistence and potency of women can for one moment doubt. Under date of November 14, the President of this great organization sends the following appreciated communication to The Monitor: Editor Monitor: I have just returned home after an absence of fourteen weeks, touring the states of Oklahoma, Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi and parts of Tennessee. I wish that time would permit me to tell you of my recent observations in the Southland, of the fight that the men and women of our race are making for themselves. The meanness of Jim Crowism never impressed me as during this trip when I found cars, especially in Louisiana worse than in any of the Southern states, foul, filthy, unsanitary, and yet after paying first-class fare, we receive fourth class accommodations. The colored men and women this year were unusually blessed with good crops and plenty of money. Many reasons are given why Negroes leave the South, and it cannot be made more forceful than repeating that first among the many evils, lies the Jim Crow car. Second, unjust treatment of the best class of colored citizens. At Greenville, Mississippi, Dr. Jones, an old and highly respected colored citizen, possessed with an abundance of this world's goods, a physician of forty years practice, and an elderly gentleman, was forcibly ejected from his carriage, by orders of the police, because he told a police officer (who ordered him to move on, and not stop to see a circus parade, where carriages of white citizens had stopped) that he could not move on, unless the others moved first, as his carriage was wedged in between two white citizens' automobiles, and for this "impudence" this old, respected, wealthy citizen of color was roughly handled and abused. No wonder Negroes leave the Great South. I have just read of the stand your paper has made toward seeing that "Smith" gets a fair show, and I am sending you this note commending your position. Last year here in Buffalo, a similar thing occurred—and a flip young lawyer from Rochester, who had been called in consultation with Judge George Lewis on the opening of the trial, with wild gesticulations told the court and jurors, that HE would prove within a reasonable doubt that no one could commit the crime but a "blue gum nigger," and he did. Please notice the definition now and forever as to what is a "blue gum nigger." The jury decided that the rich, young, white man, a college graduate and Christian Sunday school scholar, committed the crime. The lawyer proved that a "blue gum nigger" is a white man, with a college education, who can murder his mother, brother and sister, and then run home, change his clothes, wash off the blood and get back to the scene of the murder and crawl about in the dirt, with a bump on his head and holler "A nigger must have hit me." This Teiper was sent as a Christmas present to Auburn prison THE MONITOR for twenty years, after being forced to admit that he saw no "nigger" around. The flip Rochester lawyer has not been seen since, and Judge Lewis who failed to fasten the crime on a colored man died a few months ago—I trust heartbroken. Keep up your fight, and clear the innocent man. Urge your fellow citizens to join hands with you. May I also add that our National aviation has paid the entire indebted on the Douglass Home except up to the present time not a come in from Nebraska. Su.aska will make some kind of a when the roll of honor is hung up, calls of "Cedar Hill," showing to the of men and women who appreciate what the great Douglass did for them during the days before the Civil war. Sincerely yours, (Mrs. W. H.) MARY E. TALBERT. TULSA AN INTERESTING CITY. Segregation Everywhere in Evidence But Race Taking Advantage of Business Opportunities. To the Readers of The Monitor: I found it necessary to spend a week at Tulsa, Oklahoma, the land of Jim Crowism, Disfranchisement and Segregation. Tulsa, from a racial standpoint, is truly a segregated city. Crossing the Frisco tracks at Cincinnati avenue, you don't need to ask questions, all you have to do is to use your eyes and ears, for the number of persons of the race that you meet is an evident fact that this is "Darktown." Cincinnati avenue is the western portion of the business section of segregated Tulsa. For two blocks on each side of the street is crowded with business of all lines, the Brown Cafe, the Thompson-Wright Drug Store, Pool Hall, Soft Drinks and Taxi Line are the most promising. Bully Smith, proprietor and manager of the pool hall, is a well-kown figure in most of all our Northern cities, having traveled quite a bit. Bully, as he is called by everyone, is a fine young fellow and has a host of friends among all classes. Greenwood, which is the east end of Archer avenue, the main street leading from the west to the east end of the city, is the heart of the business district and the most prominent features are Williams Theater, the Bryant and People's Drug Stores, Hooker & Elliott's Clothing and Notion Store. This last is a very interesting establishment. It is a large brick building, the first floor being given to general merchandise and the second floor is a special department of ladies, in charge of a very interesting and capable little lady, Miss Elliott, sister of one of the proprietors. Tulsa offers many opportunities for the ambitious and progressive men of the race and bids fair to become the industrial and financial center of Oklahoma. It is growing rapidly, the population is approximated at 50,000, one-fifth of which comprises the race population and as a city it is only fifteen years old. The Monitor made a good impression wherever presented and in the future I think the circulation will grow. Mr. Smitherman, of the Tulsa Star, who is doing much in that community, expressed himself as being proud of having The Monitor on his exchange list and promises to quote all of the articles concerning the race which he claims is found in the editorial columns of The Monitor. Sunday found me in Muskogee, Oklahoma, the weather having changed from a perfect autumn temperature to a cold, disagreeable chill, finds me housed awaiting and wishing for the sunshine. Until next week, I am FRED C. WILLIAMS, Traveling Representative of The Monitor Muskogee, Okla., Nov. 19, 1917. CARD OF THANKS. We wish to express our most sincere thanks for the kindness and sympathy extended us by everyone during the sickness and death of our beloved husband and father, James D. Winfield. Especially do we appreciate the flowers sent by the Pulman Company, and other friends. Mrs. J. D. Winfield, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Payton. Omaha, Nov. 19. OMAHA, NEBRASKA, NOVEMBER 24, 1917 Nine Jurors for Acquittal, Three for Conviction Veniremen in Nethaway Murder Trial Deliberate for Forty Two Hours-Ballot After Ballot Remains the Same Jury Dismissed-Smith Remanded for New Trial. Few trials hereabout in recent years have attracted as much attention as the Netheway murder trial, tried before Judge Sears in the District Court last week. The trial began on Monday and went to the jury Thursday afternoon. The large court room was crowded throughout the entire trial. Acquittal Was Expected. Acquittal Was Expected. The impartially-minded who crowded the court room and listened to the evidence by which the prosecution tried to weave a web around Charles Smith which would send him to the electric chair were positive that no jury of fair-minded and sane men would convict the accused upon the evidence introduced. The prevailing sentiment, so far as it could be gathered from remarks dropped by spectators and auditors of both races at the trial, was that the jury would not be long at arriving at a verdict of not guilty. That there was some ground for this opinion is proven by the fact that the first ballot stood nine for acquittal and three for conviction; and during the forty-two hours the jury was out, ballot after ballot remained the same. Jury Disagrees. Saturday morning the foreman of the jury, William Salisbury, said: "The vote stands just as it did at the beginning. Each piece of testimony was discussed thoroughly. Each juror is convinced that he is right in his opinion. Our general opinion is that an agreement could not be reached if we stayed on the case six months." The jury was then sent back to the jury room while Judge Sears consulted with the attorneys for the state and for the defense. The attorneys' views were that the jury ought not to be held longer. The jury was then recalled and in dismissing them Judge Sears said: "I am not finding fault with any juror here for your failure to reach an agreement. It looks to me as though the prosecution has had as good a jury as could have been secured to which to present this case. I have consulted with the attorneys and as your opinions seem to be unalterable you are discharged and the defendant is remanded for further trial." Monday morning Charles Smith, a colored tramp and a stranger in Omaha, was placed on trial before Judge Willis G. Sears of the criminal court for the alleged murder of Mrs. C. L. Nethaway, the wife of a Florence real estate man, near Briggs station, sometime Sunday afternoon, August 26th, 1917. Story of Crime. Acording to Nethaway's story, he had made an appointment with his wife to meet her at Briggs crossing, about a mile distant from their home, at 3 o'clock Sunday afternoon to take her for a ride in his auto. To reach the appointed place Mrs. Nethaway had to walk this long distance on a hot afternoon in August along the railroad right-of-way. The testimony disclosed that Nethaway could have driven from his Florence office to his home in four or five minutes. Failing to meet his wife, he stated that he drove to his office where he took off his coat and vest and washed his hands. He then drove back to his home and telephoned his wife's sisters asking if they had seen Mrs. Nethaway. He asked his neighbor, Mr. Herdman, the telegraph operator, if he had seen his wife and told him that "there had been foul play." Mr. and Mrs. Herdman both testified that Nethaway was at his home about 3:15, apparently "very excited," where he remained about five minutes, and that it was when he returned later that he acosted Herdman and told him that there had been foul play. He asked Herdman if he had seen anybody around. Herdman told him that he had seen a colored man go up the railroad track. Nethaway said, "That nigger killed my wife." He directed Herdman to take the west side of the track while he took the east and after a short search on the bluff above the track he discovered the body of his wife, with her throat cut and hands tied. Smith, who had been seen in the vicinity, was arrested at Blair a few hours after the discovery of the body, and charged with the crime. He admitted his presence in the vicinity, but denied all knowledge of the crime. When arrested there were no blood stains on his clothing or person, and he has stoutly maintained his innocence. Smith was represented by Morrison Scacat, Timlin and Scruggs, the last named being a colored attorney. Deputy County Attorneys Platti and Abbott appeared for the state. Scruggs Opens Case. Attorney Scruggs in opening for the defense said that the defense would show by the evidence that others had an equal or better opportunity to have committed the alleged crime than Charles Smith, the defendant; that others or another had a motive for committing this crime, while Charles Smith had no motive. Vcitim Not Violated. The first witness for the state was Dr. S. F. McCleneghan, coroner's physician, who testified to the nature of the wounds. He testified that Mrs. Nethaway had not been the victim of her assault's lust. There was no evidence that she had been violated. Mrs. Willgate, 5610 Blondo street, testified to the fact that her house had been burglarized Saturday preceding the crime, and that a trunk supposed to contain the knife found in the vicinity of the murder had been ransacked. She had, however, never seen the knife before it had been brought to her by the detectives. (The Court ordered testimony concerning the knife stricken out.) There was no material evidence introduced to connect Smith with the burglary in any way. Herdman Testifies. C. L. Herdman, telegraph operator, testified to seeing Smith come to the Nethaway home, sometime after Mrs. Nethaway had left, and rap on the door. He then went to the pump and got a drink of water and walked leisurely away. He testified that he saw Nethaway's car in front of his house with the engine running, about 3:15. Nethaway soon came out of the house, jumped in his car and seemed to be in a great hurry. That he seemed excited. Later, in about an hour, he returned and asked him if he had seen Mrs. Nethaway, saying that she hadn't met him, and that there had been foul play. Nethaway said he had seen a man going up the track and that there was foul play. He asked Herdman is he had seen anybody around and Herdman told him that he had noticed a colored man around. Nethaway seemed then more excited than ever and said, "That nigger killed my wife." He asked Herdman to accompany him in a search for his wife. As they started Nethaway jumped on a freight engine and told the engineer to "look out for a nigger." At Nethaway's direction he took one side of the track and Nethaway the other. Soon he was attracted by Nethaway's cry that he had found his wife's body. Herdman ran back to the telegraph office and gave the alarm." Corroborates Husband. Mrs. Herdman corroborated her husband's testimony as to seeing Netheway at his house and also as to seeing Smith. She had talked to Mrs. Netheway a little after 2 o'clock just before Mrs. Netheway left for home. Mrs. Herdman testified that she heard the dog bark and upon looking up saw Smith walk up on the Netheway porch and rap at the door. The dog came running up to him and he patted it on the head. He left immediately and came to the Herdman yard where he drank from his hand at the pump and then went away. "I saw Mr. Netheway come home in his car about 3:15. He left again in about five minutes. He left his motor running while he went into the house. He drove away in a hurry," said Mrs. Herdman. Vol. III. No. 21 (Whole No. 124) She also testified that she saw Nethaway around his house sometime earlier in the day and that he had on dark clothes; when she saw him in the afternoon he had on light clothes. Frank Turey testified to seeing Smith in that vicinity about noon looking for grapes. He asked Turey how far it was to Sioux City. Turey told him he could catch a northbound freight in the cut about 4:30 which would take him to Sioux City, and that he could catch it for the freight always slowed down in the cut. Judge Baker's Find. Judge Baker, who was on the scene soon after Netheway discovered the body of his wife, testified to finding a piece of woman's undergarment hanging on a weed between the ledge on which the body was found and the level of the railroad right-of-way. He found a path where someone had climbed through the weeds up the steep bank. Near it was the piece of underwear; a little further on a woman's hair switch, and further still, spread out on top of a weed, a woman's handkerchief, which Netheway identified as belonging to his wife. It is, however, noteworthy that the piece of underwear found by Judge Baker differs in texture from the torn, blood-stained garments found on Mrs. Netheway's body. They were heavily ribbed, while this oblong piece, white and clean, and apparently cut with scissors, is soft, fine-ribbed material. Netheway's Testimony. Netheway testified as to his actions from the time he left his home at 1:30 Sunday afternoon until the time he found the body of his wife between 4 and 5 o'clock Sunday afternoon. He denied being at his home at 3:15, despite the fact that both Mr. and Mrs. Herdman testified to the fact that they saw him there. "Were you at your home about 3:15 p. m., Netheway?" Mr. Piatti for the state asked. "No, sir. I was not." "Were you at your home between 3 o'clock and the time you met Learned?" "I don't see how I could have been," Netheway replied. "I met Learned and went in his car with him to look at some property. We came back and he left me and I got in my car and drove home. That was about 4 o'clock." He testified that he was worried about his wife's failure to meet him and after going home he called up two of her sisters. He then drove back to his office in Florence where he took off his coat and vest and washed his hands. Then he called the sisters again and got into his auto and started for home. "There were three soldier boys on the street that I tried to get to ride with me but they wouldn't come. Then I saw the Holseman boy and got him to go with me. I told him that I was worried about my wife because I couldn't find her. Then we picked up another fellow that I didn't know and I got him to go with me." "We got to the bridge and I told the boys to go up each side of the track. I went up the middle of the track looking on both sides. I went clear home. I saw Herdman and asked him if he had seen my wife. He said that he had seen a negro going away from the house 15 minutes ago." "Were you worried about your wife at this time?" "When I heard about that nigger you bet I was," he replied. Seacat Cross Questions. Mr. Seacat appeared to a good advantage in his grilling cross-questioning of Netheway. Asked if he had told the crew of a Milwaukee train that his wife had been murdered "by a nigger" before he found her body he said he had not. He declared that he had only told the railroad men that there had been foul play and he wanted them to look for "a nigger." "What nigger" did you want them to look out for?" asked Smith's counsel. Netheway half rose from his chair and pointing his finger toward Smith, said : "That nigger there." "Do you know as an independent fact," asked Smith's counsel, "That Smith committed this crime?" "Yes, I do," Netheway answered loudly. "That nigger sitting there killed my wife!" Smith Maintains Calm. Smith, who maintained his calm demeanor throughout the trial, did (Continued on Page 4) "Billy" Crutchfield Buried Sunday The funeral of the late William H. ("Billy") Crutchfield, who died at his late residence, 2527 Patrick avenue, November 13, after a protracted illness, was held from Grove Methodist Church Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock under the auspices of Omaha Lodge No. 146 A. F. and A. M., P. H. Jenkins, W. M. The Rev. G. G. Logan, D. D., pastor of Grove Church officiated. The church was filled to overflowing, scores being unable to gain admittance. The floral offerings were numerous and costly. Interment was at Forest Lawn cemetery. Banks and Wilks were the undertakers in charge. "Billy" Crutchfield, who was one of the proprietors of The Midway saloon, and accounted a shrewd business man, was well-liked for his good nature and open-handed generosity. He had been successful in investing in real estate and left an estate valued at $50,000. In his will, which was probated Tuesday, he remembered many of his old friends and bequeathed $500 to the N. W. C. A. Home, to which he had given generously in his life time. His widow receives the Patrick avenue residence, his diamonds and jewelry and $10,000. His mother is given $5,000; a sister, $5,000; and each of three brothers and nephews and nieces, $500. The several relatives and friends from out of town attended the funeral: Mrs. Mary A. Robinson, his mother; his sister, Mrs. Katherine Wagner; and brothers, Fred, Eddie Crutchfield; his nieces, Mrs. Cora Hennington, and husband, Joseph; Mrs. Elnora Robinson, the Misses Frances, Cecelia and Genevieve Wagner, all of Ottumwa, Ia.; his half sister, Mrs. Nancy Walker and her daughter; and Mrs. Ollie Turner, of Washington, Ia.; Mrs. Versa Rice and J. "Hookie" Tolton of Kansas City, Mo.; Miss Eddie L. Washington, of Kansas City, Kans.; Than Travis, of St. Paul, Minn.; Tony Rogers, of Minneapolis; Charley Phelps and Madison Evans, of St. Joe, Mo.; Hugh White and Ray Munroe and A. G. Gillispy, of Excelsior Springs, Mo. ATCHISON, KANSAS. Mrs. J. W. Stone left Sunday with her sick daughter, Miss Cecil Peniston, for Kansas City, Mo., where Miss Peniston will enter St. Margaret's hospital. Friends hope to see her at home soon. Mr. Frank White of Excelsior Springs, Mo., passed through the city Sunday en route to Omaha to attend the funeral of Billy Crutchfield. Dr. W. W. Caldwell, who recently moved to Kansas City, was an Atchison visitor Sunday at the residence of Prof. W. E. Gray. Tony Taylor, who went to Excelsior Springs with his daughter, Gertie, for his health, writes that he is not doing so well. Mrs. J. W. Starr, who returned from Omaha a few weeks ago where she had made her home for many years, is a very sick woman, at the residence of Mrs. A. A. Davis. Ed. Covington left Tuesday for St. Joe, Mo., feeling much better. Perry Allen of Kansas City is in the city on business. Mrs. Clara Webster has returned from Danviile, III., where she has been visiting and looking after her property. The Hon. Matthew Marten of Holton is visiting his daughter, Mrs. John Jordan. Mr. Marten has made a success in Holton practicing law. NOTICE The family of the late William H. Crutchfield are grateful for the kindness and expressions of sympathy from many friends in their recent bereavement. MT. MORIAH BAPTIST On Thursday, the 29th, Thanksgiving Day, service will be held at 11 o'clock, and the pastor will preach. Envelopes have been given out, and we hope that the members, friends and others who worship with us, will make this a special effort in showing the real meaning of Thanksgiving. No dinner will be served by the church. Have your dinner at home with your family and friends. Bring an offering and come into His courts with Thanksgiving. Miss A. B. Anderson, one of our members, is at the University Hospital, 42nd and Dewey avenue. Mr. P. J. Taylor, another, is at 2512 Cuming. They will be glad to see you. A Weekly New: devoted to the civic, social and religious interests of the Cowored People of Nebraska and. the West, with the desire to cone fribute something to the general good and upbuilding of the community and of the race. Published Every Saturday. Entered as Second-Class Mail Matter July 2, 1916, at the Post Office at Omaha, Neb.. under the act of March 3, 187. i THE REV. JOHN ALBERT WILLIAMS, Editor and Publisher. Lucille Skaggs Edwards and Willlam Garnett Haynes, Associate Edito ‘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. — —_S yf = { ann ~~ N From Audrey Bowser’s Poem, “The Brown and The Blue” ? Old Glory’s stripes are shining red With our good soldiers’ gore, Since Attucks fell and Salem bled, Black fighters ‘neath its folds have led ‘The fight in every war. At Pillow and Wagner's hellish fray On San Juan’s blazing hill; And the blood that flowed at El Caney Has drenched it deeper still. ARREST SOMEBODY ELSE. The Monitor respectfully suggests to the authorities that if they will ar- rest the man who is reported as being very friendly with the daughter of the aged Mrs. Anderson, who was mur- dered on Saturday night, August 25, 1917, the night preceding the murder of Mrs. Netheway, it is very probable that they will be able to unravel those two atrocious murder mysteries. For some reason the Anderson mur- der case has been dropped or lost sight of while there seems to have been an effort to fix the Netheway crime on Smith. Every clue shawl be foflowed to bring those guilty ot these two crimes to justice. ‘The Monitor believes that these two crimes are related and that if due dil- igence is exercised the motive for them may be discovered and the per- petrators and accessories brought to Justice. It is a rather striking coincidence that the wounds and marks of vio- lence on these two unfortunate vic- tims of a brutal assassin or assassins were almost identical. ‘The Monitor suggest that someone else besides Smith be arrested and in- vestigated. Arrest somebody else. The sher- iff’s office and the county attorney's office have other clues that ought to be followed up. THE SMITH DEFENSE FUND. Charles Smith has been remanded for a new trial, although as The Mon- itor pointed out at the beginning, the state has not one scintilla of evidence against the accused. The lack of ev!- dence upon which the prosecution has based its case is almost farcial. At the same time The Monitor is glad the case was brought to trial because it has helped to clarify the public mnid. Because of the failure of the jury to agree, nine voting for acquit- tal on the first ballot, and three for conviction, and this deadlock continu- ing for forty-five hours, Smith has been remanded for a new trial. The trial showed the necessity of taking steps to safeguard the rights of the accused. His attorneys put up a good defense. ‘The new trial will call for addi- tional funds and The Monitor calls upon its readers to subscribe for The Smith Defense Fund. About $200 was the sum raised and paid the attorneys for Smith's defense in the first trial. ‘We hold the receipts of the attorneys for the money raised and paid for the first trial and have a list of subserib- ers. The only authorized lists circu- lated for subscriptions for this fund ‘bear the signature of the Editor of ‘The Monitor. “SIMPLY FOR AMERICAN SOLDTERS? ‘A short time ago it was announced that presents had been sent to the American army in France marked “Por White Soldiers.” Gen. Pershing promptly said that such limitations would be disregarded and stated that packages and parcels sent for general distribution should be marked “Simply ‘For American Soldiers!” ‘This attitude is most commendable and manifests the right spirit. It also emphasizes a matter to which we de- sire to call attention. It is this: Many of our wonsen are naturally in- terested in seeing that our Omaha boys at Camp Funston are remembered by the folks at home. But may we not in our zeal to provide for those whom What though an envious hate and pride Upon us fix their bans? What though our birthright be de- nied? One glory they can never hide— We are Americans! And when the dangers darkly reach Across the nation’s sky, We hurl our lives into the breach To suffer, bleed and die. we know overlook the fact that our duty as American citizens is chiefly and primarily to do what we can “simply for American soldiers” and not only for Colored Soldiers? While it is perfectly right for us to send individual gifts to certain sol- diers whom we may know, when it comes to any concerted action for providing gifts for the army let us be broad-minded and patriotic enough to send them to the authorities simply for American soldiers, trusting to the authorities to see that whatever may be sent is wisely and justly distrib- uted NEBRASKA SHOULD HELP. We publish elsewhere in this issue ® communication from Mrs. Mary B. Talbert, presilent of the National As- sociation of Colored Women, in which she incidentally calls attention to the fact that the indebtedness on the Frederick Douglass Home at Anacos- tia, Md., has all been paid with the exception of $500, and that up to the Present time nothing has been re- ceived from Nebraska. Surely Nebraska wants a share-in this important work. Why is it that our progret ‘e women in this com- munity have overlooked this import- ant matter? Are we willing that Ne- braska shall have no place on the honor roll at “Cedar Hill? Surely not, Nebraska should help. SKITS OF SOLOMON. ‘Thankseiving. ‘Thanksgiving is an annual day set aside many moons ago for the purpose of rendering up thanks for things to be thankful for, but the general Amer- ican idea is of a day when people try to see how much they can store in their bread baskets and still live. At the first Thanksgiving the Puritans offered up thanks to God for being able to kill plenty of Indians without the Indians killing plenty of them, but since there aren't many Indians to kill folks or be killed these days, the average citizen thinks he hasn’t much to be thankful for. According to sun- dry mesages and state papers this year, we should be thankful that we are trying to whip the Kaiser, thank- ful for the high cost of living and the low scale of wages, thankful for censorship, draft, and many other little things like that. Every pinkus that struts should be glad also that he is breathing on terra firma instead of snoozing in a cemetery, but he or she never thinks of that. The only think disturbing the thought is the price of turkey, goose, mince pie and cider. To the small boy Thanksgiving has St over Christmas on a ten to one bet. Christmas he receives some candy, a suit and some kind of toy but on Thanksgiving he EATS ané eating is a small boy’s idea of heaven Everybody can find something to be thankful for on Thanksgiving it he tries, even it is only the fact that the earth 1s still rolling around on 1t axis. The day comes around only once a year and none should kick ox being handed out a little bit of thankful air. PURCHASE HOME Mr. and Mrs. Charles B. Saffold have purchased a very attractive home through the Western Real Estate com- pany, of which Mr. Eugene Thomas is manager. Get ready for the Takey Ball.—Adv. THE MONITOR Our Women and Children cts siacee BS THE GENTLEWOMAN, zines, we found an article—“The True Gentlewoman,” written by Maude Warren. We wish we had space to quote it in full and we wish we had power to force every woman and girl to read it. She begins by speak- ing of unselfishness as a requisite of the gentlewoman. She says: “The complement of unselfishness and consideration for others is tol- erance. When other people are |grasping or unfair, the gentlewoman tries to excuse them, on the grounds that they are doubtless doing the best they can, She {s not smug about it, does not thank God that she is not as other people; she simply believes that people probably think jae are justified in whatever line of conduct they take. This breadth of |view, this generosity, is a grace quite |as admirable as unselfishness; in its jway it is a kind of unselfishness.” | Many of our women and girls are Junselfish, tolerant, and sweet, but ‘conspicuous clothes, loud voices, lack ‘of poise and quiet in manners and jeasual slangy word often sets them down as noisy, cheap, and even vul- ‘gar. "Tis true, a charming manner will not atone for utter selfishness, nor will an abrupt manner conceal a beautiful spirit; yet ideally, there should be a correspondence between inner and outer qualities. Now we must admit that we, as a race, to gentleness, refinement of ‘manners, and dress, are not of a| “manor born.” The few years of | our advantages of training and cul-| ture as a people makes us imitators, | We often mistake a class, who are | only imitators themselves for the| really refined and smart people. Let us compare the real gentlewoman ‘with the imitation, to quote the writ-| er: | “Look first in the limousines and | then on the street.” “You can tell the | well-bred girls, because they 100k | without seeming to see. However | pretty they are, however aware ot| the men who stare at them, they nev- er meet the eyes of a man, never| seem to realize that they themselves | are there, In other words, they are_ utterly unselfconscious. A lack of | selfconsciousness is the hall-mark of | the thoroughly well-bred girl. The girl who has not been so carefully | bred shows that she knows she 4 attracting attention. The trouble with these girls is that their thoughts are centered on themselves. They can- not help thinking of the people on the street in relation to themselves; they feel as if they were each the center. But the well-bred girl knows she is only a unit of the crowd. She thinks of herself in relation to the street. She has an objective point of view. She has been trained as far as possible to get away from what is personal, and this training is most strongly in evidence when she is in a crowd of strangers. She is going in a certain direction to a certain place; she is not interested in strang- ers, and she assumes that they are not interested in her. What she wishes is to pursue her affairs in the crowd as inconspicuously as possi- ble. “Note how beautifully the well- bred girl walks,” the mentor goes on to say. “She does not swing her hips; her arms move only as much as Is necessary for ease and balance. She does not turn her head abruptly, or make striking gestures, or stop too suddenly to look into a shop win- dow. All her movements are quiet, designed to draw as little attention as possible to herself.” Now to the subject of dress, there are the “smart” and the “imitation smart.” ‘The imitation smart wear all their jewels, even if shopping, their hats are a little too gay, their blouses are a little too sheer and cut a little too low, underwaists rather too deep a pink and skirts too short, showing an exaggeration of the prevailing style, Of the smart ‘ones, she says: “The smart ones who wear tailor suits have them of perfect cut, but simple cut. The striking or freak- ish modes are only used by the ‘im- itation smart’ women, The smart ones do not wear suits of bright col- ors. If you could see these best- dressed ones in their evening gowns. you would see bright colors enough, only buys carefully and follows the rules of good taste. Of gracious manners, she says: “Come with me into the home of a fortunate girl who has had the ad- vantages which have been denied you, who has had given her the things that you must earn, who, in childhood, has drawn in, as instinc- tively as she breathed, all the points ot breeding which you, as an adult, must learn with difficulty, and for which, by-the-way, you will deserve far greater credit than she can ever win. This rich young girl is giving a party. Here there are gowns of vivid colors, but they are all made with simple lines. Here there {s gayety, but it never becomes uproar- ious. The laughter is subdued; the talk is never loud or shrill. There are young men and women here who have been friends from childhood, but they do not show free-and-easy manners, would not dream of any fa- miliarities, When the fortunate girl wishes to make two of her triends know each other, she does not say, ‘Miss Smith, meet Mr. Jones;’ or ‘Miss Smith, shake hands with Mr. Jones.’ What she says is, ‘Miss Smith, may I introduce Mr. Jones?’ or, ‘Miss Smith, let me present Mr. Jones.’ If there is dancing, a man does not dance very often with the same girl unless he {s engaged to her, for fear of making her too con- spicuous. Everywhere you see a careful observance of the rules of good form—and everywhere you see young people having exactly as good a time as if they were chewing gum, or making personal jokes at one an- other's expense. Some of these rich girls are not sweet, or good, or un- selfish, like you, but they have all the social graces which almost seem like qualities of character.” Now, we may have clothes in per- fect taste, we may possess all the points of good breeding, we may mod- ulate our voices, and enunciate more clearly thus, if we persist we shall become true gentlewomen. L. 8. E. DONATION DAY FOR . THE OLD FOLKS HOME | Barrels will be placed in all of our churches Sunday, November 25, to re- Se donations of fruit, vegetables, canned goods or provisions of any ‘kind, for the benefit of the N. W. C. ie Home. This is an annual event and ‘in view of the high cost of foodstuffs it is hoped that every one will donate | something to this worthy cause. Some- time ago the housewives were asked to ee a jar of fruit or vegetables for this day. If those so giving will paste their names upon their jars they will be returned when emptied. ‘The following persons will have charge of donations at the various churches: St. John’s A, M. E, Church—Mrs, H. Moore, Mrs. J. 8. Turner, Mrs. M. F. Singleton. Zion Baptist Church—Mrs, James G. Jewell, Mrs. H. R. Roberts, Mrs. R. K. Lawrie. ey xe > Fee pias DEAL Pe ae (x in é ME TY } ' WX | BY . : A ¥ 2 \ aU 4 PERE bh. Sas ny aS UE A is pyar f Ae i a! ya Tah © ey ; Na Ne . N ay Brae Se ; (iis : ky yo SS ame ie D i a / - Ag nl “8 ee mg TG ——_ ee so, if \ mo | ere peewee | (W aia | oe te jo | ‘ Am ie A Ta p hi et li a tiled A o pd ar Ey | eases Mem R a tees a ciaee Omnia, HEB | ‘THIS IS A PICTURE OF { St. Philip’s Episcopal Church | ft. Ip s Episcop lurch | ON TWENTY-FIRST ST., BETWEEN NICHOLAS AND PAUL STS. | Easily Reached From All Parts of City By Street Cars. Within Walking Distance of a Large Number of Colored People. If You Are a Member of the Episcopal Church this Will Let You Know Where It Is. If You Are Not a Member of the Church, You Ought to Be, Come to the Services Anyway and Get Acquainted. SUNDAY SERVICES Holy Communion, 7:30 a. m. Church School (Sunday School) 10 a. m, Holy Communion and Bermon, 11 a. m. Evening Prayer and Sermon, 8 p. m. Please accept this as a personal invitation to attend services. All seats are free. Everybody is welcome. It’s your Heavenly Father's House—Come. JNO. ALBERT WILLIAMS, Pastor. Thompson, Belden & Co. The Fashion Center for Women h Established 1886 Grand Charity Ball! The Old Folks’ Home Beautiful New, Dreamland Halt Monday Evening, Nov. 26th Mount Moriah Baptist Church—Mrs. M. H. Wilkinson, Mrs. J. H. Smith, Mrs. C. H. Hicks. Grove M. E. Church—Mrs. A. L. Bowler, Mrs. E. Benson, Mrs. Nate Hunter. Bethel Baptist Church, South Omaha ys gee o, | fen A PM, aN [PM man thee | eosin Pua Ie 3 pet S| ieee | heer eet ad | es alae GROVE METHODIST CHURCH 22nd and Seward Sts., Omaha, Neb, eu : ou oe ‘| bans 4 —Mrs. John McCorkle. South Omaha A. M. BE. Church— Mrs. John Perry, Mr.s B. Thomas. Persons having small banks belong- ing to the association are requested to see that liberal donations are made in them on Thankagiving Day. ; , j A Church Where | eae | All Are Welcome | Services Sunday School, 10 a. m. | Preaching, 11a, m., 8 p.m. | League, 6:30 p. m. | Florence P, Leavitt Club, Mon- |} day afternoon, | Prayer Meeting, Wednesday Evening. W. H. M. S. Thursday Afternoon Ladies’ Aid, Friday Afternoon. GRIFFIN G. LOGAN, Res, 1628 N. 22nd. Web, 5003 leh ee SN ek | RANE Op ; | Dien 30 aaa NA tht Events and Persons Mrs. Dan Desdunes returned Sunday night from a two months' visit to California. Edward G. Gamble of Yankton, S. D., after an absence of thirteen years from Omaha, was the guest this week of his sister, Mrs. John Albert Williams. Mr. Gamble is baggagemaster for the C. M. and S. P. railway at Yankton. Why not send The Monitor to the boys at Fort Funston? Anyone desiring to subscribe for it for that purpose may do so for $1.00 a year, or 50 cents for six months. Mrs. L. C. Sayles entertained twelve ladies at a theatre party Saturday afternoon at the Orpheum, complimentary to her sister, Miss Mary Johnson, of Little Rock, Ark., after which Mrs. Silas Johnson entertained the party at a 6 o'clock chocolate. Miss Johnson left for her home Monday morning. Mrs. W. B. Smith left Thursday for Detroit, Mich., to resume her position in the home of Henry Ford. Everybody's going! Everybody's going! It's going to be a hummer! November 26 at New Dreamland hall. James D. Winfield died at his residence, 3001 Burdette street, November 11. The funeral services were held from the chapel of the Silas Johnson Funeral Home, November 14, the Rev. W. C. Williams, pastor of St. John's A. M. E. Church, assisted by the Rev. T. A. Taggart, officiating. The remains, accompanied by his widow, daughter and son-in-law, were shipped to Albia, la., for interment. For dressmaking, call Miss Alexander. 2413 N. 29th st. Web. 3927. Mrs. Lucinda Holiday, grandmother of Mrs. Emma Makin, died November 13. The funeral services were held from St. John's A. M. E. church November 15, the Rev. W. C. Williams officiating. Interment was in Forest Lawn. Silas Johnson was the underaker in charge. Miss Evelyn Jones, who was recently injured when a street car ran into an automobile driven by Joseph B. Lacour at Twenty-fourth and Grace street, received a settlement from the street car company Wednesday of last week. The company paid her doctor's bill and gave her $250. Dr. L. E. Britt was her physician. Ladies tailoring and dressmaking, Mrs. E. M. January, 2310 N. 25th St. Webster 1483.—Adv. Mrs. John Bundrant, who has been visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Rix of Twenty-eighth avenue, has gone to Camp Dodge to rejoin her husband, Lieutenant Bundrant, who is stationed there. The Washingtonian Benevolent Association entertained its members and a number of invited guests at a delightful reception Tuesday night at the residence of Mrs. Ashby on Poppleton avenue. About seventy persons were present and a fine musical and literary program was given and refreshments served. Are you going? Where? To the beautiful new Dreamland hall, November 26. The Woman's Auxiliary of the Church of St. Philip the Deacon will hold a sale of useful and fancy articles in the Guild Rooms Thursday, December 13th, afternoon and evening. The articles offered for sale will be of good value and at reasonable prices, and will be very suitable for Christmas presents. The ladies in charge will be pleased to wait on all patrons who come, but there will be no importuning, urging or nagging people to buy. The liberal patronage of the public is respectfully invited. —Adv. A literary musical concert will be given Thanksgiving evening, Thursday, November 29, at 8 p.m. at St. John's A. E. M. church, Eighteenth and Webster streets. Mrs. Eliza Turner, president; Rev. W. C. Williams, pastor. Admission, 25 cents. Refreshments.—Adv. Mrs. W. W. Wade of 212 South Twenty-eighth street, entertained at a whist party November 17th, complimentary to Mrs. T. W. Wilson of McAllister, Okla. The guests present were Mesdames W. B. Ransom, J. J. Kirby, F. H. Hilbs, Frank Stewart, J. B. McGowan, B. W. Geyter, W. A. Richardson, Mary Scott, L. Wiley Miss E. Allen, Dr. and Mrs. D. W Gooden, Mr. and Mrs. F. H. Hawkins, and Mr. and Mrs. L. Jefferson. Be a booster! Stand up for your own home town by going to the big charity ball and helping to support the only institution in the state of Nebraska owned and operated by Negroes. Last Thursday evening a number of young women, organized under the name of the F. O. I. Y. C. Proceeds from the club are to be sent to the boys at Camp Funston. The president is Miss Othello Rountree, Jr., and the secretary is Teresa Mitchell. Smoke John Ruskin be Cigar. Biggest and Best.—Adv. The Pleasant Hour Club gave a delightful whist party at the residence of Dr. L. E. Britt, 2517 Maple's street, Tuesday night. The hostess did her part in making her guests happy. A most enjoyable evening was spent. Refreshments were served and prizes were awarded Mrs. Josiah Brown, Mrs. J. M. Goff and M. F. Singleton. Hair growing and hair preservation, scalp treatment, manicuring and massage. Smith, Chiles & Wheeler, 2414 North 24th. Webster 3024.—Adv. The Elite Whist Club met at the home of Mrs. A. Hicks. 2716 Miami street Wednesday, November 14. Prizes were awarded Mrs. Hicks. Marie Hill, who died November 14, was buried under the auspices of the N. P. Club from the Chapel of the Silas Johnson Funeral Home, November 16th. Interment was in Forest Lawn cemetery. The Rev. G. G. Logan officiated. Plain sewing done. Children's clothes a specialty. Mrs. L. Johnson, Webster 1621.-Adv. Mr. William Newman, aged 50 years, a resident of this city for more than 25 years, died at his home Saturday morning, November 17, and was buried Monday afternoon. The Rev. Dr. Williams, pastor of St. John's A. M. E. Church, officiating. Burial was in the family lot at Forest Lawn cemetery. He is survived by a wife, two daughters, Mrs. Simon Harrold and Miss Irene Newman, and an aged father. Mr. Chas. Carney of Topeka, Kans., brother of Mrs. Newman, was in the city to attend the funeral. The funeral was in charge of Silas Johnson Undertaking Firm. For Rent—Furnished room in modern home to one lady. Webster 3466. 1414 North Twenty-sixth street. The Crispus Attucks Auxiliary held an interesting meeting at the N. W. C. A. home Tuesday afternoon. The house to house canvass inaugurated by its members during the week, to provide X-mas boxes for Nebraska's colored drafted soldiers is bringing good results. This drive closes on Tuesday. Let everyone contribute to this fund. Mr. and Mrs. Lora P. Gates and Mr. John Cooley of Lincoln, Nebr., were in the city during the week to attend the funeral of Mr. William Newman. Mrs. Maria Jackson has been admitted into the N. W. C. A. home during the week. Smoke John Ruskin 5c Cigar. Biggest and Best.—Adv. The Crescent Whist club met with Mrs. J. Green, 2526 Seward, St., Tuesday. The first prize was won by Mrs. Green and the booby by Mrs. D. W. Gooden. The Eureka Art was entertained last week by the president, Mrs. Lerora Gray at the residence of Mrs. Ada Woodson, 2923 Erskine street. This club will devote itself to knitting this season, as the members are anxious to knit something for soldiers who are preparing to go to the front. The club was entertained Thursday of this week at the residence of Mrs. Anna Jones, 2320 North Twenty-sixth street. The Rev. Thomas A. Taggart and wife, pastor of Bethel Baptist Church, South Side, were given a pleasant surprise by the congregation Monday night. A very enjoyable evening was spent. An excellent and varied musical and literary program was given. A number of presents as well as provisions were brought. Mr. and Mrs. Taggart expressed their appreciation. Mrs. Abe Johnson, who died at a local hospital November 17, was buried from the chapel of the Silas Johnson Funeral Home Tuesday. The Rev. Thomas A. Taggart officiated. Interment in Forest Lawn. The Helpers' Club gave an enjoyable social Thursday night at the res- A Tackey Ball Admission 30c. idence of Mrs. Robert T. Walker, 2121 North 27th street. Sunday the Rev. M. H. Wilkinson and family were entertained at dinner by Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Long, 2517 Lake street. The Woman's Auxiliary of St. Philip's church gave a musicale Wednesday afternoon at the residence of Mrs. Silas Johnson, Mrs. Johnson and Mrs. Sarah Lewis being the hostesses. They desire to thank those who took part on the program. $350 cash will buy my equity of $800 in a $1,500 four-room cottage. Lot 62x166. There is a good barn on the place. One block to car line. It is an ideal place for chickens and gardening. Forced to sacrifice before the 1st on account of sickness. Get busy. Phone Douglas 3607; evenings. Web. 1124. Liberty Drug Co. EVERYBODY'S DRUG STORE B. Robinson, Manager 1904 No. 24th St. At Parker. Prescriptions Called for and Delivered Free. Nearly Furnished Rooms Modern Conveniences With or Without Board Telephones, Doug. 9458, Doug. 8703 The Booker T. Washington Hotel Mrs. Laura Cuerington, Propr. In Connection with THE WASHINGTON CAFE 1719-21 Cuming Street Omaha If you are interested in new or second hand MAXWELL CARS at ROCK BOTTOM PRICES let me fill your order. I'll treat you right. MIDWEST MOTOR & SALES CORP. ROBERT PERRY, Colored Salesman. For any information call DOUGLAS 8685 MADAME HENDERSON HAIRDRESSER and MANICURIST Agent for the Celebrated Madame Walker Preparations. The Walker Shed Knight. Diplomas Granted. Phone Webster 1489 2539 Burdette St. Omaha, Neb. 1623 Farnam St. Web. 5519 OUR POLICY is always to give you the best value at the price. You will always find us reliable. HATS Ours have ginger, style and quality. Brodkey's and Listen key Ball TIETH CENTURY CLUB THE MONITOR $2.50 We also carry Stetson's MEN'S FURNISHINGS 1403 Douglas St. REAL ESTATE FIRE INSURANCE CLOSING OUT Piano Sale We purchased Hayden Bros.' $100,000 stock of Pianos and Player Pianos at 33c on the dollar, and are now offering the people of Omaha and vicinity the opportunity to purchase one ofthese High Grade Pianos or Players at a saving of MICHAEL DEATEN If you ever intend to purchase a piano it will pay you to attend this great closing-out sale. We have scores of instruments for you to select from such as Knabe, Sohmer, Everett, Mehlin, J. & C. Fischer, Price and Temple, Schaeffer, Shoninger and others. HERE IS A PARTIAL LIST OF RARE BARGAINS $300 Gilbert, Upright ..... $ 79 $275 Sommer, Upright ..... $ 88 $750 Steinway, Square ..... $ 72 $350 Kohler & Chase, Uprr, $118 $400 Schubert, Upright ..... $124 $400 Steger & Co., Upright $158 $500 Chickering, Upright $188 $375 Schubert, Upright ..... $174 $389 J.W.Northrup, Player, $175 $400 Price & Temple, Playr, $212 Act Now! Do not delay for these bargains will not last long. TERMS TO SUIT SCHMOLLER & MUELLER PIANO COMPANY 1311-13 Farnam St. Oldest and Largest Piano House in the West. The Bell Hotel NICELY FURNISHED ROOMS Steam Heated Strictly Modern Douglas 4533 The Jones Poro Culture College Positively Grows the Hair FORMULATED 1900 "PORO" HAIR GROWER MADE ONLY BY Mrs. Amberly Wurlo Malone ST. LOUIS MISSOURI FOR DANDRUFF, FALLING HAIR, ITCHING SCALP; GIVING LIFE, BEAUTY, COLOR AND ABUNDANT GROWTH THIS STATE OF BOX ADDED WITH THE NET WT. 2.00 PRICE 50 CENTS Try our scientific method of treating the scalp. We positively grow hair or money refunded. Electric massage for scalp and face. System taught. Sterilized equipment. Steam heated booths. All work private. JONES-PORO CULTURE COLLEGE Anna Evans Jones 1516 North 24th St. Webster 5450 Harney 5100 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 7651 JOE LEWIS--TAXI AUTO EXPRESS Service Day and Night Please Phone All Express Orders to Webster 7651. Start Saving Now One Dollar will open an account in the Savings Department of the United States Nat'l Bank 16th and Farnam Streets TERMS TO SUIT 514 South 13th St. Great Three-Day Mid-Season Basement Sale Remarkable values in everything you need for Winter Brandeis Stores QUALITY—PRICE—SERVICE We Solicit Your Trade. Telephone Tyler 470 Hotel Cuming Douglas 2466 G W. OBEE, Manager Oldest Colored Undertaker in Omaha Obee & Hunter' CORNER 27TH AND For Cash or Sell Crape Cloth Casket, Auto Hearse, 7-P Crepe Cloth Casket, Dead Wear We will make South Omaha, call and finest chapel and parlors in the factory for family. If you need advice Ring, and ring again, until you VISIT OUR STORE AND New Fall Suits at the follow $10.00, $12.00, $15.00, $18 We are agents for Marcus Out PALACE CL S. E. Corner 14th a Dunham & MAKERS OF $15 SUITS AND OVERCO REPAIRING, CLEAN 118 South 15th Street. Rex Theatre Ed Gavin and His Tango Girls in "GLORY BE TO PETER" Weller 470 1400 1916 CUMING STREET Comfortable Rooms—Re D. G. Rus BEE, Manager Undertaker in Omaha & Hunter's Funeral CORNER 27TH AND PARKER STREETS For Cash or Secured Insurance. kett, Auto Hearse, 7-Passenger Car, Robe and both Casket, Dead Wagon, Carriage, Embala like South Omaha calls by auto in thirty yea- ral and pariors in the city. Free auto from by. If you need advice or a friend, call on ing again, until you get us.—Webster $16. OUR STORE AND SEE OUR DIS Fall Suits and Over at the following prices: $2.00, $15.00, $18.00, $20.00, $22 ents for Marcus Ruben's Waiters Outfits. ACE CLOTHING E. Corner 14th and Douglas Street ham & Dum MAKERS OF THE BEST $15.00 S AND OVERCOATS IN THE W AIRING, CLEANING AND PRE 5th Street. Theatre ALAMO De CR Crape Cloth Casket, Auto Hearse, 7-Passenger Car, Robe and Embalming, $75 Crepe Cloth Casket, Dead Wagon, Carriage, Embalming, $50. We will make South Omaha calls by auto in thirty minutes. Largest and finest chapel and parliars in the city. Free auto from parliors to casket factory for family. If you need advice or a friend, call on us. Always open. Ring, and ring again, until you get us. -Webster $16. VISIT OUR STORE AND SEE OUR DISPLAY OF 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. SUITS AND OVERCOATS IN THE WORLD REPAIRING, CLEANING AND PRESSING All New Songs and Dances Every Afternoon and Evening 1316 Douglas Street A Riot of Fun—Don't Miss It OUR MOTTO Service First—Courtesy to Patrons. OUR MOTTO Service First—Courtesy to Patrons. SOUTH & THOMPSON NORTH END CAFE The Place to Eat. 2418 North 24th Street Home Cooking Our Specialty Capt. Thompson, a popular chef, will season your food to taste. John South will deliver it just as it is received in all first class hostelries. All Columbia Re- foreign) all the t Delivered Free Catalogue. Quick Service. ders to Schmoller Piano Douglas 1623 Columbia Columbia CUMING STREET Table Rooms—Reasonable Rates D. G. Russell, Proprietor Funeral Home MARKER STREETS Fired Insurance. enger Car, Robe and Embalming, $75 n, Carriage, Embalming, $50. auto in thirty minutes. Largest v. Free auto from parlors to casket or a friend, call on us. Always open. us.-Webster 816. SEE OUR DISPLAY OF and Overcoats ing prices: $0.00, $20.00, $22.50, $25.00 uben's Waiters and Cooks' its. OTHING CO. and Douglas Streets. & Dunham THE BEST $0.00 ITS IN THE WORLD ING AND PRESSING Omaha, Neb. 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 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. Phone Webster 816 Lady Attendant Columbia Note the Notes South Side Notes Word was received November 22 from Erma Jefferson, who enlisted in the army about a month ago, and now stationed at Newport News, Va., by his mother, Mrs. Marie Denman, that he was promoted from private to corporal of Company H. He is getting along nicely, having good health. He thinks his company will winter in Virginia. Lloyd and Willie Gray of 1211 Missouri avenue have purchased an automobile. The Bethel Baptist church choir gave a pleasant surprise to their pastor, Rev. Thomas Taggart, and wife at their home, Twenty-eighth and Corby streets, Saturday, November 17. He was the recipient of a supply of provisions and presents. Mrs. Sallie Broomfield of 4920 Railroad avenue has been quite sick this week, but is some better now. Don't forget the entertainment given at the home of Mrs. Alice Nelson, 2410 P street, Saturday evening, November 24, for the benefit of Bethel Baptist church. Mrs. George Johnson, who was taken to the South Side hospital about two weeks ago, is reported a little better. Mrs. Bessie Johnson will give an entertainment at her home, Twenty-eighth and Drexel streets, Saturday evening, November 24, for the benefit of Bethel Baptist church. The Missionary Society of Bethel Baptist church will hold a bazaar Thanksgiving week with Thanksgiving dinner on Thanksgiving Day. Lincoln Department A splendid musical recital was given last Thursday evening at Mount Zion Baptist church by a group of Lincoln's most talented artists, consisting of Mesdames Ruth McWilliams, Stanley and Edwards, Miss Nina Vanderzee and Messrs. Harrison Miller and B. Robinson, assisted by Miss Marie Overstreet of Atchison, Kan. A program of unusual merit was greatly enjoyed by the large audience present, which crowded the house. Mr. Louis Nelson, who has been quite ill for the past week, is greatly improved and has returned to his work at Jenquenz's Sanitary Lunch Room. A party, consisting of Mrs. James Dean, Mrs. Clyde Malone, Mrs. P. A. Abner and Mr. Boyne, enjoyed Tuesday, an ideal fall day, hunting in the woods near Lincoln. Mr. Louis Holmes left Friday morning for a short stay in Huron, S. D. Aramanth Chapter No. 2 will hold its regular meeting Tuesday night in the lodge rooms in Masonic hall. The young ladies of Mount Zion Baptist church will give a "Who Is Who?" rally for the pastor in the near future. Miss Allyne Bell is leader. Miss Marie Whitfield of Washington, D. C., who is field secretary of the Home and Foreign Missionary Society, gave a splendid lecture last Tuesday evening. A collection of $15 was given her. The members of the Baptist Sunday School recently purchased and presented a new aisle matting to the church at a cost of $30. The Daughters of the Tabernacle will give a patriotic drill December 12 at Masonic hall. Dr. Ernest E. Graves was taken very suddenly ill Monday with pneumonia. The members of the L. L. S. Kensington Club were very pleasantly entertained Monday afternoon at the home of Mrs. D. E. Nichols, 2951 Starr street. After the regular business meeting the ladies enjoyed a pleasant social hour and refreshments were served by the hostess. The club will meet December 1 with Mrs. James Dean, the president, at her home, 905 Rose street. Mrs. Monroe Williams was quite ill during the past week, suffering from an attack of la grippe. Invitations were received in Lincoln during the week to the marriage reception of Miss Cozzetta Kingsberry of 1327 Euclid avenue, Kansas City, Mo., and Dr. Ernest E. Graves of Lincoln, to be held at the bride's home in Kansas City on Wednesday, November 28. The groom is a popular young dentist of Lincoln and the bride, during a recent short visit here, completely won the hearts of all who met her. NINE JURORS FOR ACQUITAL THREE FOR CONVICTION (Continued From First Page) not change his face as this accusation was made. During all of Nethaway's long direct examination and cross-questioning Smith watched his accuser with a look that at times was tinged with amused contempt. As Nethaway sprang up to make the direct accusation Smith's face wore this look. Scruggs Makes Good Impression. Attorney Scruggs in his argument for the defense won most favorable commendation as did also Attorney Seacat. Attorney Scruggs contended that Netheway by his conduct and words clearly showed that he knew something serious had happened or that he was expecting something to happen. In other words that his actions indicated a guilty knowledge either as principal or accessory. It was strange that Netheway, who testified that he thought his wife had gone to her sister Ada's, that he never went there or even called up there but called up the other sisters. Why this significant and important omission? A man who had been married nineteen years would hardly show the apprehension that Netheway showed if his wife were forty-five minutes late unless he knew there was something sinister lying behind that tardiness. There were tracks of two persons leading out of a cornfield that ran within one hundred feet of the Netheway home to the place where the body of Mrs. Netheway was found. Why did he say that there had been foul play before his wife's body had been found? What unerring instinct took him to the place where the mutilated body of his wife lay? Mrs. Netheway had not been raped or violated; neither was robbery the motive. Some other motive must be found. Smith had no motive. Not a bit of evidence had been found to in any way connect Smith with this dastardly crime." Seacat Strikingly Dramatic. Attorney Seacat met the allegation made by the state that Smith is a degenerate by asking the jury to compare the appearance of Smith and Netheway and judge for themselves which of the two looked most like a degenerate. He reviewed with incisive logic the evidence introduced by the state and showed how that there had been absolute failure in making out a case against the accused. He, too, dwelt on Netheway's strange conduct as shown by the state's witnesses and also himself. His argument took on a strikingly dramatic attitude when turning from an impassioned appeal to the jury to give his client justice and decide the case on evidence, he turned toward Smith and said: "Charles Smith, if I believed that your black hands were stained with the blood of this woman I would myself demand that you die for it." "Amen," said Smith solemnly—the first word he had spoken and the first show of emotion he had given since he took his seat in the prisoner's box. Ray J. Abbott, deputy county attorney, opened for the state and demanded the extreme penalty for Smith, declaring that the chain of circumstantial evidence lacked not a single link to convict him of the crime charged. L. J. Platt of the county attorney's office closed for the state in a highly dramatic appeal for conviction, in which he detailed minutely the theory on which the state bases its case. No witness testified that Smith actually was seen in circumstances which unequivocally branded him as the murderer, and the state frankly declared its reliance on circumstantial evidence for conviction. Smith's attorney told the jury it was being asked to "guess away his life." Smith's counsel made no effort to play upon race prejudice except to declare that the charge that Smith wept when he was being brought back from Blair showed nothing more than that he recognized, "by the light of history," what the colored man charged with the nameless crime has reason to fear, whether guilty or innocent. 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 RENT 5-room cottage, mod. except heat.....$15 5-rom cottage, mod. except heat..... 10 8-room house, modern..... 20 DOUGLAS 3607. For Rent—Modern 4 room flat over undertaker. $12 a month. 27th and Parker. Phone Webster 816. For Rent—Five room furnished flat, 2425½ Lake street. Call Webster 2827. Three room house, city water and gas. Water rent paid, $10. No. 2529½ Wirt street. Phone Webster 4395. Mrs. Wm. Jackson. 5-room house, paved street,4417 So. 27th St., 60 ft. lot, $1,500. Doug. 2842. HANDLER AND ROBINS cold water. On Dodge and 24th street car lines. Mrs. Anna Banks. 924 North 20th, street. Telephone Douglas 4379. For Rent—Two furnished rooms, strictly modern, 1923 North 27th St. Webster 3150. Neatly furnished modern room for rent. Call Webster 4716. Mrs. D. Bowen, 2524 North 25th St. Two furnished rooms with board for gentlemen, Mrs. E. J. Toddy, 2117 Grant street. Webster 5344. For Rent—Furnished room, modern. 1107 North 19th St. Mrs. T. L. Johnson. For Rent—Modern furnished rooms. 2320 North 28th Ave. Phone Webster 2058. Furnished rooms, 1817 Izard. Tyler 1609. For Rent—Modern furnished rooms, 2320 North 28th ave. Webster 2058. For Rent.—Furnished room in modern home. On car line. 2409 Blondo street. Webster 6376. For Rent.—Nice front room, 2521 Miami in private family. 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. 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 furnished rooms for three or four working men. 2202 Clark St. Phone Webster 7034. Nearly furnished rooms, strictly modern, $2.00 and up. Mrs. Minnie Rickett, 1119 North Nineteenth St. Webster 3812. Furnished rooms for two gentlemen. Southern men preferred. Mrs. Bessie Johnson, 2720 Drexel street, South Side. First-class modern furnished rooms. Mrs. L. M. Bentley Webster, 1702 North Twenty-sixth street. Phone Webster 4769. Fourteen neatly furnished rooms. Mrs. Ella Dunivan, 4716 South 27th street, Side. Phone South 3067. Furnished rooms to rent in a modern house, 2619 Hamilton street. Phone Webster 1250.—Adv. China painting. Classes Tuesdays and Thursdays. Mrs. D. W. Gooden, 2211 Cuming street. Douglas 5436. Will buy nice second hand rugs and furniture. Call J. S. Bell, Douglas 4533. Subscribe for The Monitor. $1.50 a year and worth it. TRUNKS THE BETTER KIND 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 Build- ers" 1803 FARNAM STREET MELCHOR--Druggist Tel. South 807 4826 So. 24th St. The CHAPMAN Drug Store 934 P St., Lincoln Opposite Main Door Post Office Cameras and Films, Magazines, Cigars, Candies and a full line of Druggist Sundries WANTED. CRONSTROM'S PANTALORIUM 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 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 HOLSUM AND KLEEN MAID Why Buy Inferior When The Best COSTS NO MORE? JAY BURNS BAKING CO. Accordion, side, knife, sunburst or box pleating. Covered buttons, all sizes and styles. Hemstitching, pict edging, Embroidery, beading, braiding, cording, cycllet, cut work, bottom holes, pennants. Ideal Button & Pleating Co. Douglas 1926 300-310 Brown Bldg. (Opposite Brandels Stores.) 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. 3718 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 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 220 So. 13th St. Phone Doug. 7150 Lectures and Open Horse Drawn Hours 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. 4024 The People's Drug Store 109 South 14th Street Drugs, Cigars and Soda Toilet and Rubber Goods Special Attention to Prescriptions We appreciate your patronage. Phone Douglas 1446 TERRELL'S DRUG STORE Graduate Pharmacist Prompt Delivery Excellent Service Webster 4443 24th and Grant CLEANING PRESSING ALTERING Room 8, Patterson Block 17th and Farnam Streets Omaha, Neb. NOETH SIDE SECOND-HAND STORE Auction Every Saturday R. B. Rhodes C. P. WESIN GROCERY CO. 2 : REPAIRS AND SUPPLIES FOR NORTH SIDE BOOSTERS The Alamo Barber Shop and Pocket Billiard Parlor The best equipped shop in the state. Most capable and courteous barbers. The only Colored shop in the state but on the best pattern. Everything is available. We carry 11 different shirts, 12 satdays and 12 p.m. We carry a full line of Choice Cigars and Tobaccos, Candies and Chewing Gum. Getting Ready for Christmas Getting Ready for Christmas Time now to prepare the box for the boy who is away from home. We are wonderfully prepared this year with all kinds of useful, attractive articles for Christmas giving. Thomas Kilpatrick & Co. We Have a Complete Line of FLOWER,GRASS Seeds AND GARDEN Bulbs, Hardy Perennials, Poultry Supplies Fresh cut flowers always on hand Stewart's Seed Store 119 N. 16th St. Opp. Post Office Phone Douglas 977 WATERS BARNHART PRINTING CO OMAHA 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 GROCERIES C. P. WESIN GR Also Fresh Fruits and 2005 Cuming St. REPAIRS AND SUPP STOVES, HEATERS, FURNA PROMPT SERVICE—MOD Water Fronts and Water He OMAHA STOVE REPAIR WORKS, 1208 NORTH SIDE PETER B. Four Chairs E. W. Killingsworth The Alamo Barber Shop and The best equipped shop in the state. More The only Colored shop in the state built on sanitary. Shop department open from 8 a. to 12 p.m. We carry a full line of Choice C Chewing Gum. KILLINGSWORTH & B C. B. MAYO, For Phone Webster 5784. Cor. 24th and L Sts. Tel. So. 878 Petersen & Michelsen Hardware Co. GOOD HARDWARE 2408 N St. Tel. South 162 ARE YOU SATISFIED with your Dr. Cleaner? If not, try the ROYAL DRY CLEANBRS BEST WORK AND SERVICE NONE BETTER Call Us First PHONE DOUGLAS 1811 24th St., 1 block north of Cuming Street 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. 38314 Home Rendered Lard. We Smoke and Cure our own Hams and Bacon. OMAHA THE OFFICE SUPPLY HOUSE PRINTING COMPANY 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. OMAHA TRANSFERCO. "The Only Way" BAGGAGE Checked to Destination Watch Your Step and Call for Step-Lively Cora 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 you, solely upon the merits of my goods. You will profit by trading here. H. E. YOUNG Webster 515 2114-16 N. 24th St. MIES ALWAYS GROCERY CO. and Vegetables. Telephone Douglas 1098 SUPPLIES FOR ARNACES AND BOILERS MODERATE PRICES Heating Attachments 206-8 Douglas St. Phone Tyler 20 BOOSTERS M. R. C. Price and Pocket Billiard Parlor Most capable and courteous barbers. It on the latest pattern. Everything 8 a. m. to 11 p. m. Saturdays 8 a. m. ice Cigars and Tobaccos, Candles and & PRICE, Props., Foreman. 2416 North 24th Street R. C. Price