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Growing Thank You! $1.50 a Year. 5c a Copy Commission Named To Aid Missourians Jefferson City, Mo.—Governor Gardner December 27 announced the appointment of a commission on Negro education and social workers to inquire into the educational, social, moral and health conditions of the Negroes of Missouri. The commission was appointed upon the suggestion of N. C. Bruce of Dalton, head of a Negro vocational institution, and other leaders of the race. Governor Gardner said in a statement issued: "I have decided to appoint a commission to be known as the Missouri Negro Industrial Commission, for the following purposes: "First, for the general welfare of the Negroes of this state; second, better education; third, the retention of the Negroes on the farm; fourth, the study of their moral and social conditions; fifth, food conservation; sixth, improved health conditions; seventh, obligations of citizenship." PROMOTED FROM CAPTAIN TO MAJOR Washington, D. C.—The Negro race now has a major in the regular United States army in the person of Major Ollie Davis, who, according to reports, has been promoted from a captaincy and is in command of the Second Squadron of the Ninth Cavalry, which is stationed in the Philippines. Major Davis was born in Washington, D. C. and is a graduate of the public schools here. It was while in high school that he received his first military training. During the Spanish-American war Major Davis enlisted in the First Separate Battalion, National Guard, District of Columbia, and was commissioned a second lieutenant. At the close of the war he was first lieutenant. Later he joined the Ninth Cavalry and became its regimental sergeant-major. His next move was to enter the military school at Fort Leavenworth, Kan., and he returned to the regular army a second lieutenant. Major Davis has been military instructor at Wilberforce university and military aide to the United States minister to Liberia. SERGEANT JOHNSON THINKS THAT THE BOYS MAY SOON BE "OVER THERE" Sergt. Lloyd Johnson of Camp Funston spent a few days last week visiting his aunt, Mrs. Jennie Alexander and other relatives. Sergt. Johnson is looking well and enjoys army life. His company expects to leave sometime in the spring for a mid-western city where they will be given two weeks' training in the mechanism of motor trucks, after which they may proceed to Newport News. Sergt. Johnson says, "Of course we do not know just when we will go; but you will readily see that should we get as far as Newport News, Va., we are pretty close to the ocean." ALPHONSO WILSON IS “GRANDPA AG'T, B'GOSH!” The boys around the University club say that the good-natured but sedate Alphonse Wilson was discovered dancing a jig a few days ago and singing—yes, that's what they called the unusual noise he was making—"Grandpa, Ag'in, B'Gosh!" The reason for this hilarity became apparent when it was learned that a fine son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Cunnigan Wilson Saturday afternoon at the residence of the maternal grandmother, Mrs. William Burrell, 3905 North Twenty-first street. It is a little difficult to decide which is the prouder, Cunnigan or Grandpa Alphonso. COLORED GIRL WINS Richmond, Va.—The National Emergency Food Garden Commission of Washington, D. C., has awarded a prize of $5 and a national certificate of merit for the best collection of canned fruits and vegetables to Miss Ada Mae Peace of Waverly, Va. The collection was made from fruits and vegetables raised on a war garden and were exhibited in the Colored building of the Sussex County Fair, held at Waverly October 30 to November 2, 1917. COLORED GIRL MADE MAIL CARRIER Chicago, Ill.—Miss Dorothy Hill, 19 years old, was the first of ten women appointed as mail carriers in Chicago because of the scarcity of men for that work. Miss Hill is Colored. THE MONITOR DALLAS, TEXAS, BUSY AND PROGRESSIVE Its Prosperous Weekly, The Express, Employs Many Members of the Race. Dallas, Texas, Dec. 28, 1917. To the Readers of The Monitor: Christmas day found me at Dallas. That business industrial and shipping point of North Texas, situated near the head waters of the Trinity river. Dallas is a city of approximately 125,000, one-fifth of which is claimed by the race, which has progressed along with the city. Their fraternal organizations, which have taken front rank, have erected two large and creditable buildings—the Pythian Temple on East Elm is very imposing and attractive. Its numerous business and professional men have profected a substantial and creditable local of the National Negro Business League. They have also established a number of local insurance companies, which are growing rapidly, and proves that the Negro realizes the value of supporting race institutions. A visit to the plant of that large and prosperous weekly—the Dallas Express—was greatly enjoyed by your representative. I fund it thoroughly equipped and giving employment to a number of progressive and intelligent young journalists and pressmen. Dallas offered nothing during the week in the way of excitement, that is, of any interest to our readers, but your humble servant was the guest on the evening of his arrival at a stag party given by Mr. Joe Ashley at his residence, 3405 Greenwood, where I met any number of old friends and made many new ones. Of course, at the same time introducing the Monitor. Later the guest of Mrs. David Hughes of State and Clark streets. Mrs. Hughes is an old school mate of mine. I established the headquarters for the Monitor at Hooper's drug store in the Pythian Temple of East Dallas, where it will be found for sale at all times in the future. Am leaving tonight to spend Sunday in Waco, Texas. Until next week, I am Correspondingly yours, FRED C. WILLIAMS, Traveling Representative of The Monitor. REPRESENTATION IN CONGRESS Kansas City, Mo.—The Negro National Educational Congress began a campaign to obtain the election of Negro congressmen from New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore and Chicago, according to a statement given out here by J. Silas Harris, the organization's president. "It is the contention of the congress that 12,000,000 American citizens are without representation in the legislative department of the government," the statement sets forth, "and that in each of these cities Negroes are in a position to force the nomination of a member of their own race." Since the close of the Fifty-eighth congress no Negro has had a seat in the National House of Representatives, George White of North Carolina being the last. LIEUT. AMMONS AN OMAHA VISITOR First Lieut. Benjamin Ammons, 317 headquarters mounted police, 92 division, Camp Funston, has been in the city for a few days' furlough visiting his sister, Mrs. Moseley. Lieut. Ammons spent ten years at Tuskegee as student and teacher of military tactics and prior to his entrance to the Officers' Training Camp at Des Moines, where he received his commission, he was commandant at the Western university. He is an officer and gentleman of most pleasing personality and it is predicted that his rise in the army will be rapid. RECENT FOOD RULINGS These recent rulings of the food administration will be of information to all Nebraskans: Traveling salesmen, representing mercantile establishments selling direct to the consumer, must be licensed as brokers. This applies to those who take orders, which are shipped either direct to the consumer or to the salesman and distributed by him. Bakers in making bread may use ten ounces of skimmed dried milk instead of six pounds of fresh skimmed milk, if they desire, to every 196 pounds of flour or meal used. Bakers may donate their products to churches and charitable institutions. OMAHA, NEBRASKA, JANUARY 5, 1918 Some Significant Events of 1917 THE following summary of more or less important events show substantial progress made toward the attainment of that true democracy for which America ideally stands and will ultimately attain. Gains greater than losses. The future looms large with promise: Jan. 5—Matthew Harris awarded $42. 500 in a suit against the sheriff at Memphis, Tenn., upholding the principle that a man's home is his castle. A posse had dynamited the home of Harris. John W. Parks, lawyer, appointed assistant in the office of Governor Brumbaugh at $15 per day. Congress passes a resolution to probe Southern election methods. July 29—Wonderful silent parade of 10,000 Negroes in New York, as a protest against acts of discrimination and oppression inflicted upon us in this country, and particularly in East St. Louis massacre. Aug. 1—Negroes of nation carry to White House their protest against East St. Louis horror. Aug. 12—National Business Men's league convenes at Chattanooga, Jan. 9. Moyer Mitchell of New York Jan. 9—Mayor Mitchell of New York City appoints Dr. E. P. Roberts on the Board of Education. Madame C. J. Walker, the world's wealthiest Colored woman, purchases $100,000 home near the estate of John D. Rockefeller. Jan. 19—Elijah J. Graham, jr., appointed law librarian at Wheeling, W. Va. Colonel Dennison of the Eighth Illinois National Guard, appointed assistant attorney general of the state. Feb. 9—Tennessee supreme court sustains the ruling of lower court upholding the will of J. H. Jennings, white, who left an estate valued at $100,000 to his Colored common law wife, by whom he had ten children. Feb. 16—Howard university, Washington, D. C., holds fifthi ten anniversary. May 9—Liberia breaks with the kaiser. May 17—Harry Burleigh of New York, famous composer, wins third Spring-arn medal, awarded for most distinguished service by N. A. A. C. P. May 22—Eli Parsons, chained in steel cage at Memphis, Tenn., and burned to death by a mob. June 15—Officers' reserve camp for the training of Colored officers for the army established at Des Moines, Iowa. Ten thousand move to Cleveland from the South in one year. June 22—Lieutenant Colonel Young, the highest ranking Colored officer, U. S. A., retired against the protests of the country. July 2—East St. Louis massacre, in which 200 Colored men, women and children were mutilated, burned and killed. July 3—Dr. James Wilson of Freedman's hospital, Washington, D. C., first Negro physician to become licentiate National Board of Examiners. July 5—Records kept by Monroe W. Work of Tuskegee show that the lynchings for the first six months of the year totaled 14, or 11 less than the first six months of 1916. Of these 13 were Negroes and 1 white. One Colored woman was lynched. July 6—Colonel Roosevelt denounces race riots and makes a heated reply to Samuel Gompers, head of the American Federation of Labor, at a meeting in New York City. THE YEAR OF 1917 THE Colored American has ever past year may have taken so than it took. From the Twenty-fourth In of the best soldiers in the world Houston, had an enviable recordessy. But we have gained the missioned officers in the United status for service in the ranks. We have heard the greatest dictum, reaffirm its approval of the same court at the same time of "Jim Crowism" in the segrega us the threat of an American GE We had in East St. Louis as us back industrially. But far f broken down the industrial wall and have sent our hardy cohorts greatest industrial nation. We have Chester in Penns see! Oh yes, Memphis with all fest its purlieus. But we also h still have and have still better th Harlem! We have to pay more for our more to pay with. What boots i dime a dozen and his wages so lo that he cannot spare the ten cen that eggs should sell at fifty cen three to five dollars a day. We are still stalked by the mental segregation. But in subst department of government servi in the War Department. As a racial element in the we of Germany. But we have deeper of the acknowledged assets of A nanimity. Like all the gentler folk of t aghast at this world war and w American has gained, in both ma will gain proportionately more f than any other single element in THE Colored American has every reason to take courage. The past year may have taken something away, but it gave more than it took. From the Twenty-fourth Infantry we have lost three score of the best soldiers in the world, who, up to the bear-baiting of Houston, had an enviable record for discipline and soldierly courtesy. But we have gained the unprecedented total of 700 commissioned officers in the United States army and have an equal status for service in the ranks. We have heard the greatest court in the land, by an obiter dictum, reaffirm its approval of ordinary "Jim Crowism." But the same court at the same time wiped out the very worst form of "Jim Crowism" in the segregation ordinance and removed from us the threat of an American Ghetto. We had in East St. Louis a supremely savage effort to beat us back industrially. But far from being beaten back we have broken down the industrial wall that hemmed us in the southeast and have sent our hardy cohorts to every industrial center of the greatest industrial nation. We have Chester in Pennsylvania and Memphis in Tennessee! Oh yes, Memphis with all the savage instincts that still infest its purlieus. But we also have Detroit in Michigan, and we still have and have still better the Harlem in New York City, The Harlem! We have to pay more for our butter and eggs. But we have more to pay with. What boots it to the Colored man if eggs be a dime a dozen and his wages so low and his chance to work so slim that he cannot spare the ten cents? It were far better for him that eggs should sell at fifty cents a dozen if he can earn from three to five dollars a day. We are still stalked by the shadow of government—departmental segregation. But in substance we are represented in every Department of government service, and have a high civil officer in the War Department. As a racial element in the world war we have earned the hate of Germany. But we have deepened the love of France. And one of the acknowledged assets of America is our loyalty and magnanimity. Like all the gentler folk of the world we stand horrified and aghast at this world war and world murder. But the Colored American has gained, in both material and immaterial goods, and will gain proportionately more from this world conflict, perhaps, than any other single element in the world. "THY WILL BE DONE." WILLIAM PICKEN WILLIAM PICKENS, Dean of Morgan College. July 29—Wonderful silent parade of 10,000 Negroes in New York, as a protest against acts of discrimination and oppression inflicted upon us in this country, and particularly in East St. Louis massacre. Aug. 1—Negroes of nation carry to White House their protest against East St. Louis horror. Aug. 12—National Business Men's league convenes at Chattanooga, Tenn. Aug. 20—Grand jury indicts 105 race rioters at East St. Louis. Aug. 23—Troopers of Twenty-fourth Infantry clash with police at Houston, Tex., and seventeen civilians killed. Aug. 28—Independent B. P. O. Elks of the World hold convention at Cleveland, O. Fourteenth annual session Federation of Women's Clubs of Pennsylvania at Wilkes-Barre, Pa. Sept. 5—Five members of Twenty-fourth Infantry who clashed with police at Waco, Tex., sentenced to five years and one to ten years. Nineteenth annual session of Medical Association at Philadelphia. Sept. 18—Cleveland men organize housing company, to provide homes for 3,000 newcomers. Oct. 10—Emmett J. Scott appointed assistant to Secretary of War Baker Oct. 15—Six hundred and twenty-four Oct. 27-30—Colored draftees throughout country leave for cantonments 'mid patriotic scenes. Secretary of War Baker issues circular letter to Colored people. Nov. 1—Colored men called to the colors. Nov. 6—Dr. Furniss elected to Indianapolis city council. T. W. Fleming elected to Cleveland council. J. C. Thomas elected to New York aldermanic board. E. A. Johnson elected to New York assembly. Nov. 11—United States supreme court declares segregation laws of Louisville unconstitutional. Nov. 20—Entire division of 80,000 Colored soldiers formed, including engineers' brigade, for service in France. Dec. 2—Lation Scott chained to stake at Dyersburg, Tenn., and burned to death. Dec. 12—The Venerable Edward Thomas Demby elected Bishop Suffragan of Tennessee. Dec. 13—Thirteen soldiers of the Twenty-fourth Infantry executed for alleged mutiny at Houston, Tex. Forty-one sentenced to life imprisonment; four given two years, and five acquitted, the result of findings of army court-martial. MAKE YOUR WAR INCOME TAX RETURN Mr. Salaried Man, Wage Earner, Farmer, Merchant, Professional Man, Tradesman and Others: Don't you think the income tax law doesn't apply to you. You can be pretty sure that it does. Did your salary, or wages, or income amounit to over $84.33 a month (that is, over $1,000 a year) during 1917? If so, and you are not married, you must make a statement of this income to the government. If you are married, or support a family, it will not be necessary for you to make an income tax return until it amounts to over $166.66 a month (that is, over $2,000 a year). You must immediately see the internal revenue expert in your community, and he will tell you how to make out your income tax return on the form which he has. He will also tell you what deductions you can make in figuring up your income. If you are a member of a firm, or a partnership, or a corporation, make sure that your organization renders its statement fully and promptly. Be very sure that you make your income tax return—sure! Your country is at war and needs the loyal, patriotic and ungrudging support of all its citizens. You want to do your share. Besides the law is full of very severe penalties to be visited upon those who fail. Don't fail! NOTE—In Omaha information regarding the war income tax may be obtained at the office of collector of internal revenue, located in the Omaha Federal (postoffice) building, or at the office of the deputy collector at the city hall, South Side. Persons residing in other cities, towns and rural districts in Nebraska may secure this information from postmasters, banks and county officials. Income tax return forms, properly filled in, must be in hands of federal authorities not later than March 1, 1918, under penalty, and this tax must be paid not later than June 15, 1918. WORTH, NOT COLOR, COUNTS IN FRANCE Paris, France.—France's treatment of her Colored soldiers is so much fairer and just and undiscriminatory than the United States' treatment of her black legions that there is no comparison. In the French army today there are two Colored generals, four colonels and 150 captains, and lieutenants too numerous to mention. This is a much better showing than is made by the United States, which country has not even an officer as high as colonel in the regular army, although the United States' population numbers more than 10,000,000 of black folks. There is absolutely no color line over here in dear old France. Here merit alone limits a man's possibilities and opportunities. SHOCK PROSTRATES MOTHER OF EXECUTED SOLDIER Washington, D. C.—The widowed mother of Larson Brown, one of the thirteen Colored soldiers executed at Fort Sam Houston, resides in this city, Larson was her only son. His father before him served thirty-four years in the United States army, dying just a short time before eligible for retirement. Larson, who was but 24 years of age, wanted to emulate the career of his father as a soldier. Mrs. Brown knew nothing of the fate of her son until she read it in the papers. She was prostrated by the news. FARMERS HOLD MEETING Topeka, Kan.-The Sunflower State Agricultural association, which is composed of farmers, met here recently. President W. E. Carter delivered the annual address. J. C. Groves, known as the "potato king," was in attendance. W. R. Carter was elected president, J. C. Carson, Mrs. M. Rolin and S. T. W. Canaway vice presidents, J. G. Groves treasurer, J. R. Rogers chairman of executive committee and Mrs. H. W. Wilson director of woman's department. BUY ANOTHER WAR SAVINGS STAMP Lifting Lift, Too! Seek Skilled en For Engineer Corps Splendid Opportunity for Colored Volunteers in Most Desirable Branch of Service; Barred if Subject to Draft. Washington, D. C.—Acceptance authorized by the war department, December 11, 1917, with view to enlistment for foot service, Colored regular army men qualified for engineer troops with view to subsequent transfer to Engineer Regiment, Ninety-second Division, also Colored men qualified as Morse and wireless telegraphers, telephone construction and repair men, telegraph line construction and repair men, gas engine men, switchboard operators, chauffeurs and auto repairers, motorcycle drivers and others whose previous training and experience qualify them for the Signal Corps, for subsequent transfer to Field Signal Battalion, Ninety-second Division. Men qualified for Field Signal Battalion will be sent to Camp Sherman upon enlistment. Those for engineers will be held at depot pending orders for assignment. Colored applicants will also be accepted for stevedore regiments, quartermaster corps, national army. Note—Men who have registered for the draft are not eligible for voluntary enlistment. Those between the ages of 18 and 21, and 31 and 40 can volunteer at any time as heretofore. All registrant applicants interested, who apply too late for voluntary enlistment, should write direct to Volunteer Department, 119 D street, N. E., Washington, D. C., for information regarding selection for all service. GREGG SUCCEEDS FRISSELL AT HAMPTON Hampton, Va.—The appointment of Rev. James E. Gregg of Pittsfield, Mass., as principal of Hampton Institute, to succeed the late Dr. H. B. Frissell, was announced here. Dr. Gregg is 42 years old and was born in Hartford, Conn. He was graduated from Harvard university and the Yale Divinity School, and for the last five years has been pastor of a Congregational church in Pittsfield. A statement issued by the trustees of the institute calls attention to the fact that its founder and first principal was General Samuel Chapman Armstrong, a leader of Negro troops in the civil war, and adds: "Today America is again making the fight for democracy and Hampton is making history as well as the race which it serves. Eighty-three thousand Negroes are now in the national army, with many Hampton and Tuskegee men among the commanding officers." "BIRTH OF NATION" HELPS DEFEAT MAYOR Boston, Mass.—Andrew J. Peters, former assistant secretary of the treasury, supported by democrats and independent republicans, defeated Mayor James M. Curley for re-election by 9,000 votes. Mayor Curley had incurred the enmity of the Colored citizens by permitting "The Birth of a Nation" to be shown in Boston, and they put up a strong fight against him. There were five candidates in the field. DR. L. N. BUNDY TO BE TRIED IN MARCH TERM UNDER $24,000 BAIL Belleville, Ill.—The bond of Dr. Leoy N. Bundy has been fixed at $24,000 by the circuit court here and change of venue granted to Monroe county. An effort is being made to raise the large bond. He is charged with having furnished arms to Colored men during the recent race riot at East St. Louis. The case has been set for the March term. AFRICAN TROOPS REAPING HONORS IN FRANCE Paris, Nov. 1.—Two hundred and sixty-four personal citations for bravery have been conferred upon one battalion of Somali warriors since they went into active service in June, 1916. They were in the thick of the fight on the Aisne and at Verdun. These African fighters have few peers in France. ENGINEER MERCHANT MARINE FLEET Philadelphia, Dec. 27.—George Gardner is the first Colored engineer to be appointed to the United States merchant marine fleet, he having passed the required examination. Mr. Gardner is a resident 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 Mail Matter July 2, 1915, at the Post Office at Omaha, Neb., under the act of March 3, 1879. THE REV. JOHN ALBERT WILLIAMS, Editor and Publisher. Lucille Skaggs Edwards and William Garnett Haynes, Associate Editors. George Wells Parker, Contributing Editor. John D. Crawford, Business Manager. Fred C. Williams, Traveling Representative 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. Thompson, Belden & Co. The Fashion Center for Women Established 1886 2 RECALL COLONEL YOUNG We believe that there should be a concerted movement upon the part of the press to create a demand for the recall of Colonel Young to the service of his country. Scores of retired officers, much older than he, are being called to service. Why not Colonel Young? If President Wilson and Secretary Baker want to do the thing that will please Colored Americans, let them place Colonel Young where he can render active service to his country. There is not a full complement of officers in the United States army now. Officers of experience and ability are needed in great numbers. Colonel Young is an officer of proven ability and experience, with an unblemished record, willing to serve his country, and should be allowed to do so up to the limit of his strength. Put Colonel Charles Young in command of Colored troops. LOOKING FORWARD We believe that the year upon which we have now entered looms large with promise for better things for our race and nation. There will no doubt be much privation and the call for sacrifice, but these will only be the price we must pay for entrance into the fuller and larger life. All of us have been too self-centered, and the necessity forced upon us to think of others and help others is going to give life a truer meaning for us all. SKITS OF SOLOMON Seers and Prophets Every time that a New Year is about to hand the old year a dose of permanent somnolence some de luxe dispenser of futurities grabs a whole page of a daily and begins to tell the patient public of the dire doings and happy happenings scheduled for the coming twelve months. The best thing about the schedule is that it is all wrong. Yet that doesn't keep the pappy population from swallowing the dope by the pailful. Any species of cactus that can look a hole through a crystal globe, who knows the meaning of every kopie on the cranial veldt, who can four-flush with the geography of the human palm, or can throw a fit and see spirits, is a big persimmon along about New Year's. He backs Haig and von Hindenburg beyond the footlights. It matters not that what he dreamed the year before, and that everything happened except what he said was going to happen, his superficial sleep dust is devoured with the same relish. His followers start digging trenches against the phantom foe. The sight-seeing professor or madame are deluged with calls for rabbit feet, swastikas and vials of serpents' blood stewed under a new moon. About March 1 the doom dispenser starts out on a nine months' vacation without leaving an address. His pet predictions forget to occur and folks call him or her everything but a child of heaven, but about Thanksgiving they forget all about it and welcome star-gazers with open arms when they step from their private cars at Christmas. It's a great game and full of easy coin. OBVIOUS OBSERVATIONS Here's hoping that you've got a good start in the new year and that your carburetor will be good, that your engine won't go wrong and that you'll have plenty of gas to feed the tank. What's the use of talking peace when it looks as though no nation on earth really wants peace? Prof. Gabriel Neith, star-gazer extraordinary, says that the Negro problem will be adjusted this year. It sure is time, Gabe; it sure is time. The war department has ordered that all court-martial sentences be reviewed by the department before executed. Sounds as if there would have been a different story of the Houston incident if Washington had been consulted, doesn't it? Bill Skinkums and family claim they are so tired of turkey, duck and goose that they don't care if the holidays never come again. If it were as easy to take der kaiser and Berlin as it is to get gin and redeye in Omaha, the kaiser would be doing the lockstep at Atlanta and Berlin would be advertising American flags. If it be true that there never was a good war or a bad peace, Russia may be the wise guy, after all. The weather man better stop handing out these chunks of cold weather or else the committee of defense will jail him for giving aid and comfort to the enemy. Uncle Sam is at the railroad throttle and here's hoping he never turns it loose. Thanking you kindly for your deep sense of patience, we will now pour some anti-freeze into our mental engines. APPRECIATION The following appreciated and self-explanatory letter has been received from Red Cross Campaign Committee: Rev. John Albert Williams, 1119 North Twenty-first Street, Omaha, Neb. My Dear Father Williams: The Red Cross Christmas Membership Committee wishes to express to you our appreciation of and thanks for the work that you did for us in securing memberships during the recent drive, and also in your selection of gentlemen for the various committee work involved. The response among the Colored people was fine and a wonderful tribute to your work. We hope that you and they feel as gratified as we do at the results obtained during this campaign. Wishing you a Very Happy New Year, we remain yours very truly, H. Doorly, W. A. Pixley, W. A. Schall, J. E. Davidson, S. S. Caldwell. PUBLICATIONS NEBRASKA STATE HISTORICAL SOCIETY We have received from the State Historical society a pamphlet of 104 pages, giving a complete history of the veto power in Nebraska from the beginnings of our government in 1854, prepared by Mr. Knute E. Carlson, a graduate student in the state university. The pamphlet answers scores of questions which may arise regarding the advantages or disadvantages of the veto power and ought to be in the hands of all interested in our state government. Volume 18 of the Nebraska State Historical society publications is a handsome bound book of 450 pages. It contains a record of the society's business from 1908 to 1916 and important articles by William Jennings Bryan, Dr. George L. Miller, Richard L. Metcalfe, Judge Eleaser Wakeley, Father Murphy, Samuel C. Bassett, John K. Sheen, Robert Harvey, James H. Cook, Robert F. Gilder, John L. Webster and Albert Watkins, who is editor of the volume. The topics treated range from "Trailing Texas Long Horn Cattle Through Nebraska" to "Neapolis," a story of the near-capital of Nebraska in Saunders county, and the controversy over the admission of Nebraska as a state in 1867. THE MONITOR These Bus You a Gordon Drug Company Business u a Happ Drug any h St. It are en number make business ageme These Business and Professional People Wish You a Happy and Prosperous New Year Webster 6174. Omaha, Neb. The Peoples Drug Store oples store deed, t in some lieve t tauran furnishe believe Prompt and Satisfactory Service. Special Attention to Prescriptions. T. C. ROSS, Mgr. Doug. 1446. 109 S. 14th St. Jesse H. Hutten Hutten Pr Physician and Surgeon. --- Dr. D. W. Gooden PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Doug. 5436. 2211 Cuming Pen Dr. A. G. Edwards PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON 1914 Cr Dr. G. Boston Hill PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON 1320 N. 24th. Tel. Web. 827. --- Phones: Office, Douglas 7812; Residence, Web. 6231. Office Hours: 10 to 12 a. m.; 3 to 5 p. m.; 7 to 8 p. m. Dr. L. E. Britt Physician and Surgeon. Office, 109 South 14th Street. Over People's Drug Store. Res. 2519 Maple St., Omaha. O Dr. Craig Morris 2407 Lake St. Phone Web.4024 Cyrus TH Dr. P. W. Sawyer DENTIST Douglas 7150 220 S. 13th St. F. J. 2120 N. 24th St. It is not generally known how many Colored people in Omaha are engaged in some kind of business or are in professional life. The number is constantly growing. Few northern or western cities can make a better showing in this respect than Omaha. Many of the business ventures are modest, but with proper support and encouragement they will grow. There are good opportunities for business in other lines than those in which our people are now engaged. Indeed, there is, in our judgment, a disposition to overdo the business in some lines and to neglect other branches. For example, we believe that it is a mistake to multiply pool and billiard halls and restaurants and soft drink emporiums, while neglecting gentlemen's furnishing stores, dry goods stores and other lines of business. We believe that pool and brilliard halls, legitimately conducted, are needed by our people, just as restaurants are needed, but we would like to see some of the capital so employed used in other lines. The business cards here inserted show only part of the business and professions in which our people are engaged. We are sure that it will be a revelation to Monitor readers and an evidence of the spirit of progress which animates our people. Webster 875. J. Hall, Prop. Progressive Tailors 1614 N. 24th St. The Monarch Billiard Parlor 111 S. 14th St. Doug. 3724 J. H. BROOMFIELD, Prop. Banks & Wilkes FUNERAL DIRECTORS AND EMBALMERS Lady Attendant. 1914 Cuming St. Doug. 3718 Silas Johnson --- P. H. Jenkins OMAHA'S MOST SUCCESSFUL BARBER Thirteen Thirteen Dodge Street. Red 3357. THE BIG HOUSE OF AMUSEMENTS. The Mecca Rink and Mid-Winter Garden 24th and Grant Streets. Soft Drinks and Light Refreshments. EVENING ENTERTAINMENT F. J. Thompson, Manager. Web. 1984. OMAHA COLORED PEOPLE IN BUSINESS AND THE PROFESSIONS 1614 N. 24th St. Funeral Director Web. 248 Phone Doug. 3304. Open Day and Night. Little Missouri Restaurant AND LUNCH COUNTER 1120-22-24 Dodge St. Cyrus Terrell, Prop., Omaha. Mrs. Hattie Hill and Mrs. Evans Jones, Props. YOU can make this a Happy and Prosperous New Year by purchasing a home. We sell homes on easy payments. The Western Real Estate Co. 413-14 Karbach Block. G. B. ROBBINS Real Estate and Fire Insurance Web. 5519. 1623 Farnam St. Cuming's Hotel First-Class Accommodations. 1916 Cuming St. D. G. RUSSELL, Proprietor. TOP-NOTCH CAFE Special Dinner served from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Short Orders served at all hours. Banquets and Special Parties served on short notice. Webster 2421. 1322 N. 24th St. Eugene Thomas For Ladies and Gentlemen. We specialize in cleaning all kinds of ladies' fancy footwear Shoes called for and delivered. Our Work Always Pleases. 103 S. 14th St. Doug. 7306 NORTH END CAFE Good Meals at Popular Prices. WE NEVER CLOSE SOUTH & THOMPSON, Props. 2418 N. 24th St. Web. 4566. EMERY R. SMITH Runs THE HANDY LUNCH PLACE 20th and Cuming Sts. Come in and EAT while waiting for your CAR. Poro Beauty Parlors Mesdames Clara Chiles, Lulu Wheeler and Susie Smith, Proprietors. 2402 N. 24th Street. Amos P. Scruggs ATTORNEY-AT-LAW Practices in All Courts. Douglas 3181. Fred Douglas SHINE PARLOR Colored Papers and Magazines. 2414 N. 24th Web. 1388 Joseph Carr ATTORNEY-AT-LAW Real Estate, Loans, Investments, General Brokerage, Insurance, Rentals. W. G. Morgan Real Estate Broker. Phone Douglas 7150 220 S. 13th St. Omaha, Neb. Killingsworth & Price 2416 N. 24th St. Barber Shop. Pocket Billiards Phone Red 7306 Marshall & Lee Suits made to Order for $18 and up. All Work Guaranteed. Clothes Cleaned, Repaired and Pressed. 103 South 14th St., Omaha, Neb. Dr. C. H. Singleton DENTIST 109 South 14th St. Events and Persons Mrs. Thomas Reese, who has been ill for several days, is much improved. Mrs. Thomas Reese, who has been ill for several days, is much improved. Mrs. M. E. Palmer is conducting a revival at the Interdenominational church at Twenty-sixth and Franklin streets. Services will be held for about ten days. For dressmaking, call Miss Alexander. 2413 N. 29th st. Web. 3927. Mrs. William Slaughter, the oldest sister of Mrs. Thomas Reese, recently died in Chicago and was buried in Detroit, Mich. Mrs. Slaughter made many friends here last winter when she was the guest of Mrs. Reese. The Pleasant Hour club gave their Christmas party at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Brown, 1517 Burdette street, December 27. The evening was spent in dancing and card playing, after which a delightful lunch was served by the hostess. All left expressing themselves as having spent a pleasant evening. Smoke John Ruskin 5c Cigar. Biggest and Best.-Adv. Miss Myrtle Dixon, niece of Mrs. Woodson, left Friday for Macon, Mo., to enter the Baptist college. Private Allen Sawyers of Camp Funston spent New Year's with his aunt and cousin, Mrs. Anna Banks and son; his sister, Mrs. Edna Jackson, and other relatives. He says army life is the best yet. Plain sewing done. Children's clothes a specialty. Mrs. L. Johnson, Webster 1621.—Adv. Mrs. Joseph Taylor, who has been seriously ill for a month, is much improved and desires to thank her friends for their kindness and attention. William Lawson, jr., spent the holidays with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Lawson, at 2614 Patrick avenue. He returned to Norfolk on New Year's day. Smoke John Ruskin 5c Cigar. Biggest and Best.—Adv. Mrs. J. W. Simmons and small son of Rosebud, S. D., spent several days visiting her brother and his wife, Mr. and Mrs. G. E. Blair. Mrs. Charles G. Garrett of 2754 Harney street has been spending three weeks with her sister, Mrs. Margaret Bell of Kansas City, Mo., and Mrs. D. W. Franklin of St. Louis. Ladies tailoring and dressmaking. Mrs. E. M. January, 2310 N. 25th St. Webster 1483.-Adv. Ralph Pemberton, 2628 Franklin street, died December 30. The body was shipped to Clarinda, Ia., by Jones & Chiles. Mrs. W. H. Crutchfield has presented J. H. Broomfield, who was the business partner of her late husband for many years, with his beautiful and valuable gold watch, and W. H. (Bob) Dunham & Dunham SUITS AND OVERCOATS IN THE WORLD REPAIRING, CLEANING AND PRESSING 118 South 15th Street. Omaha GROVE METHODIST CHURCH 22nd and Seward Sts., Omaha, Neb. Obee-Hunter Undertaking Company WE DO OUR OWN WORK and Guarantee It to be the Best That Can be Had and at the Most Reasonable Prices. For Cash or Secured Insurance. Crep3 Cloth Casket, Auto Hearse, -7 Passenger Car, Floor and Embalming, $75 Crep Cloth Casket, Dead Wagon, Gear, Embalming, $50 J. H. WAKEFIELD, MGR, SOUTH OMAHA BRANCH 4430 South 16th St. Phone 2614 G. WADE OBEE Oldest Colored Under taker in Omaha. Robinson with a pair of his diamond cuff buttons. The recipients highly prize these gifts. Mrs. Amanda Craig of Atchison, Kan., is in the city visit her children, Mrs. E. G. Scott, Mr. Walter Craig and Mr. Edward Craig. Mrs. Craig came Christmas and will remain indefinitely. Hair growing and hair preservation, scalp treatment, manicuring and massage. Smith, Chiles & Wheeler, 2414 North 24th. Webster 3024.—Adv. Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Dudley, 2608 Seward, entertained at dinner Wednesday, December 26. Covers were laid for ten. Mrs. L. Croft of Topeka was the out-of-town guest. Mr. Edward F. Routt, who has been confined to his bed since November 23, is able to be up and at work again. Pleasant Green Baptist Church, Rev. J. Costello pastor, has entered into a revival. Rev. J. K. Parker, pastor of the Pleasant Green Baptist Church, St. Louis, Mo., will be here to assist Rev. Mr. Costello January 9. The Western Beauty Club will give a masquerade ball at the Alamo Hall January 17. Prize given to the most comically dressed person. A prize will also be given to the one selling most tickets.—Adv. Little Helen Singleton has been quite ill at the home of her grandmother, Mrs. Goff. D. G. Russell, proprietor, and Mrs. Marie Kennedy, housekeeper, of the Hotel Cumings, gave a delightful dinner to the roomers Christmas eve. Everybody was made welcome and a pleasant evening was spent. Mr. Russell made an address of welcome, Mrs. Marie Ervin gave a recitation, shore speeches were made by several and music and dancing were other features. EARL WHEELER HOME FOR NEW YEARS Sergt. Earl Wheeler of the quartermaster's department, 92 division, Camp Funston, was home on a few days' furlough visiting his parents, and a charming young lady who is wearing a handsome ring. Earl is the picture of health and is pleased with army life. He frankly admits that he was not anxious to leave Omaha, when drafted, although he was ready and willing to do his duty, but that after he got to Camp Funston he really enjoys the life. "TWENTY-THREE" DOES NOT MEAN SKIDOOF FOR HIM Gerge A. Love met Miss Daisy Hopkins December 23, 1915. They were married December 23, 1916, and on Sunday morning, December 23, 1917, a fine son was born to them at Lord Lister hospital. Mother and baby are doing fine, and George? Well, just ask him! He says "twenty-three" is all right and doesn't mean skidoo. If you want to see a proud father, just glimpse George A. Love. A Church Where All Are Welcome Services Sunday School, 10 a. m. Preaching, 11 a. m., 8 p. m. League, 6:30 p. m. Florence P. Leavitt Club, Monday afternoon. Prayer Meeting, Wednesday Evening. W. H. M. S. Thursday Afternoon Ladies' Aid, Friday Afternoon. GRIFFIN G. LOGAN, Res. 1628 M. 22nd. Web. 5003 Omaha, Neb. M. S. S. THE MONITOR Our Women and Children Conducted by Lucille Skaggs Edwards OPPORTUNITY They do me wrong who say I come no more When once I knock and fail to find you in, For every day I stand outside your door, And bid you wake, and rise to fight and win. Wail not for precious chances passed away, Weep not for golden ages on the wane; Each night I burn the records of the day— At sunrise every soul is born again! Laugh like a boy at splendors that have sped, To vanish joys be blind and deaf and dumb; My judgments seal the dead past with its dead. Though deep in mire wring not your hands and weep; I lend my arm to all who say, "I can!" No shame-faced outcast ever sank so deep But yet might rise and be again a man. Dost thou behold thy lost youth all aghast? Dost reel from righteous Retribution's blow? Then turn from blotted archives of the past, And find the future's pages white as snow. Art thou a mourner? Rouse thee from thy spell; Art thou a sinner? Sins may be forgiven; Each morning gives the wings to flee from hell, Each night a star to guide thy feet to heaven. —Walter Malone. METHODIST BISHOP URGES WAR ACTIVITY Bishop J. M. Connor, D. D., of the African Methodist Episcopal church, who is now holding conference in Arkansas and Oklahoma, has been strong in advising his people to take an active part in doing anything within their power to help win this war and establish democracy for the civilized world. The preachers are not only advised to encourage the young men to enlist, but the preachers are asked to speak at least one sermon each month on the conservation of food. MAKES CLOSE IN INVESTMENT Mr. Paul Thomas made a close in investment in real estate this week through the Western Real Estate company. The deal was made by Miss Oletha Russell, who has been connected with the Western Real Estate company for over three years and has sold a large amount of property to both white and Colored people. J. H. BROOMFIELD REMEMBERS N. W. C. A. CHRISTMAS With his characteristic generosity Mr. J. H. Broomfield, who has always been a staunch supporter of the N. W. C. A., has sent as his Christmas donation to the home a check for $25, for which the N. W. C. A. wishes to thank him with grateful appreciation. Non-O-Deur, the great cure for offensive smelling feet and armpits. It will entirely remove all odors. It is healing as well as antiseptic. Absolutely guaranteed. Non-O-Deur Company, 318 South 19th street.—Adv. See special offer in Obee-Hunter Undertaking Co.'s ad. Have you paid your income tax? January Clearing Sale OFFERS VALUES NEVER EQUALLED. Underwear. Linens. Corsets. Domestics. White Goods. Hosiery. BIG BARGAINS IN THE BASEMENT FRIDAY AND SATUEDAY Brandeis Stores OUR GREATEST MADAME HENDERSON HAIRDRESSER and MANICURIST Agent for the Celebrated Madame Walker Preparations. The Walker Meddled Knight. Diplomas Granted. Phone Webster 1489 2304 N. 25th St. Omaha, Neb. Open Every Evening Cabaret Entertainment Special Dance Every Monday and Thursday Evening. De Luxe Matinee Every Sunday Afternoon KILLINGSWORTH BROS. Webster 2861 Proprietors G. B. ROBBINS REAL ESTATE FIRE INSURANCE 1623 Farnam St. Web. 5519 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 Neatly 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. Till treat you right. MIDWEST MOTOR & SALES CORP. ROBERT PERRY, Colored Salesman. For any information call DOUGLAS 8685 The Jones Poro Culture College Positively Grows the Hair FORMULATED 1900 "PORO" HAIR GROWER MADE ONLY BY Mrs Amberly Tumbo Malone ST. LOUIS MISSOURI FOR DANDRIFT FALLING HAIR, LICHING SCALP, GIVING LIFE, BEAUTY COLOR AND ABUNDANT GROWTH THIS STYLE OF HAIR ADOPTED JUNE 1920 NET WT. 2 OZ PRICE 50 CENTS' Try our scientific method of treating the scalp. We positively grow hair when refreshed. 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 You Are at Liberty to buy your PHOTOGRAPHS where you please, but—— TO GET THE MOST VALUE FOR YOUR MONEY GO TO Butters' Studio Phone Web. 6701. 1306 N. 24th TEACHES PIANO AND VOICE Special Attention to Beginners Terms Reasonable. Webster 2921 2622 No. 25th St. OMAHA TRANSFER CO. "The Only Way" BAGGAGE Checked to Destination Woodrow Wilson Says: "An Intolerable Thing shows its ugly face." Help crush this "Thing" by making prompt War Income Tax return. Thomas Kilpatrick & Co. LADIES, GET IN ON OUR E-HALF PRICE S ies' Cloaks, Suits, Dress Waists, Petticoats and Furs all go at ONE-HALF OFF ONE-HALF PRICE SALE Ladies' Cloaks, Suits, Dresses Waists, Petticoats and Furs all go at Sizes to fit small and large women. VELVET COATS. FUR T Come all this week. Bonoff 1409 The Omaha VET COATS. PLUSH COATS. VELOUR CO FUR TRIMMED OR PLAIN e all this week. This is an opportunity of a life noff Cloak St VELVET COATS. PLUSH COATS. VELOUR COATS FUR TRIMMED OR PLAIN Come all this week. This is an opportunity of a lifetime. 1409 DOUGLAS STREET. Omaha National The Omaha National Bank SEVENTEENTH AND FARNAM STREETS. Established 1866. Capital - Surplus - Deposits J. H. MILLARD, President. WALTER V. B. A. WILCOX, Vice-President. EZRA MILLARD, Cash. J. A. CHANGSTROM, Assis. J. H. MILLARD, ARTIST. LOUIS C. NASH, B. WARD M. BURG. EZRA MILLARD. FINANCIAL DEC OmahaLoan and Loans on First Mortgages. Loans on Association shares. Interest due from members. Real Estate acquired through Foreclosures pending. Office furniture and fixture. Association Building. Cash on hand and in banks. Bonds, Warrants and Liberties. Total. Running stock and dividends. Paid-up stock and dividends. Due sundry persons on acco. Reserve Fund. Bills payable. Undivided earnings. Total. Increase in Assets during 19 dividends earned for memb dividends earned for memb Reserve Fund and undivided During 1917 we have opened amounting to. Savings accounts may be open. G. W. LOOMIS, Presidie W. R. ADAI J. T. HELGREN, Asst. Office—Association Building South Side Office—4733 capital - - - $ 1,000,000.00 curplus - - - 1,000,000.00 deposits - - - 20,000,000.00 OFFICERS WILLARD, President. WARD M. BURGESS, Vice- WALTER W. HEAD, Vice-President. WILCOX, Vice-President. FRANK BOYD, Vice- MILLARD, Cashier. O. T. ALVISON, Assist. C. GINGSTROM, Assist. Cashier. EDW. NEALE, Assist. DIRECTORS WILLARD, ARTHUR C. SMITH, E. A. CUDA. IS C. NASH, B. A. WILCOX, WALTER W. H. WILLARD M. BURGESS, ISAAC W. CARPENTER. EZRA MILLARD, RANDALL K. BROWN. FINANCIAL STATEMENT OF THE DECEMBER 31, 1917. Loan and Building Assoc ASSETS First Mortgages ... $10 Association shares of stock ... Free from members ... Acquired through foreclosure ... Pending ... Furniture and fixtures ... Building ... And in banks ... Grants and Liberty Bonds. Total ... $10 Capital - - - $ 1,000,000.00 Surplus - - - 1,000,000.00 Deposits - - - 20,000,000.00 J. H. MILLARD, President. WARD M. BURGESS, Vice-President. WALTER W. HEAD, Vice-President. B. A. WILCOX, Vice-President. FRANK BOYD, Vice-President. EZRA MILLARD, Cashier. O. T. ALVISON, Assist. Cashier. J. A. CHANGSTROM, Assist. Cashier. EDW. NEALE, Assist. Cashier. J. H. MILLARD, ARTHUR C. SMITH, E. A. CUDAHY, JR. LOUIS C. NASH, B. A. WILCOX, WALTER W. HEAD, WARD M. BURGESS, ISAAC W. CARPENTER, EZRA MILLARD, RANDALL K. BROWN. OmahaLoan and Building Association Loans on First Mortgages $10,071,909.71 Loans on Association shares of stock 131,759.70 Interest due from members 6,607.91 Real Estate acquired through foreclosure 15,775.95 Foreclosures pending 5,121.77 Office furniture and fixtures 2,000.00 Association Building 185,000.00 Cash on hand and in banks 125,198.31 Bonds, Warrants and Liberty Bonds 71,822.69 stock and dividends ..... $ stock and dividends ..... $ persons on account incomplete loans ..... $ and ..... $ lease ..... $ earnings ..... $ total ..... $15 Assets during 1917 ..... $ earned for members during 1917 ..... $ earned for members since organization ..... $ and undivided earnings ..... $ we have opened 2,402 new savings accounts going to ..... $ counts may be opened at any time in any amount OFFICERS LOOMIS, President. W. S. WRIGHT, Vice-Pro- W. R. ADAIR, Secretary and Treasurer. DELGREN, Asst. Secy. A. A. ALLWINE, Asss. Association Building, Northwest Corner Dodge and Side Office—4733 South 24th St.—J. H. KOPIETT. Running stock and dividends ..... $ 9,334,345.09 Paid-up stock and dividends ..... 741,520.66 Due sundry persons on account incomplete loans ..... 173,882.06 Reserve Fund ..... 275,000.00 Bills payable ..... 75,000.00 Undivided earnings ..... 15,448.23 Total ..... $10,615,196.04 Increase in Assets during 1917 ..... $ 577,917.63 Dividends earned for members during 1917 ..... 395,150.88 Dividends earned for members since organization ..... 3,194,182.00 Reserve Fund and undivided earnings ..... 290,448.23 During 1917 we have opened 2,402 new savings accounts amounting to ..... 639,880.49 Savings accounts may be opened at any time in any amount from $1 up Office—Association Building, Northwest Corner Dodge and Fifthenth. South Side Office - 4733 South 24th St.—J. H. KOPIETZ, Agent. Hotel Cuming Douglas 2466 --- PRICE SALE ks, Suits, Dresses Petticoats and s all go at HALF OFF LUSH COATS. VELOUR COATS JIMMED OR PLAIN this is an opportunity of a lifetime. Cloak Store DOUGLAS STREET. National Bank $ 1,000,000.00 1,000,000.00 20,000,000.00 OFFICERS WARD M. BURGESS, Vice-President. HEAD, Vice-President. FRANK BOYD, Vice-President. O. T. ALVISON, Assist. Cashier. Cashier. EDW. NEALE, Assist. Cashier. DIRECTORS OUR C. SMITH, E. A. CUDAHY, JR. A. WILCOX, WALTER W. HEAD, ISAAC W. CARPENTER, RANDALL K. BROWN. STATEMENT OF THE MEMBER 31, 1917. Building Association ASSETS $10,071,909.71 of stock 131,759.70 foreclosure 15,775.95 5,121.77 2,000.00 185,000.00 125,198.31 Bonds 71,822.69 OFFICERS DIRECTORS LIABILITIES $ 9,334,345.09 741,520.66 173,882.06 275,000.00 75,000.00 15,448.23 2,402 new savings accounts 639,880.49 need at any time in any amount from $1 up OFFICERS t. W. S. WRIGHT, Vice-President. Secretary and Treasurer. Secy. A. A. ALLWINE, Asst. Secy. Northwest Corner Dodge and Fifteenth. South 24th St.—J. H. KOPIETZ, Agent. OFFICERS 1916 CUMING STREET Comfortable Rooms—Reasonable Rates D. G. Russell, Proprietor 爱 $10,615,196.04 10,615,196.04 577,917.63 395,150.88 3,194,182.00 290,448.23 4 South Side Notes Mr. W. H. Scruggs of Kansas City, formerly of Omaha, is here visiting relatives and friends. We wish for him a pleasant stay while in our city. ‘The turkey dinner given by the junior stewardess’ of Allen Chapel, A. ‘M. E. Church, New Year's day was quite a success in every way. They were able to add $38 to their treasury. In the evening the young people of the church rendered a splendid program to a large and appreciative audience. Mrs. Birdie Lollis of 2628 Jefferson street underwent an operation for broken glands in her arms Wednesday, January 2, at South Side hospital. Dr. R. E. Schindel performed the opera- tion. J. H. Wakefield, Manager So. Side Branch of Obee-Hunter Undertaking Co.—See ad. The Bethel Baptist Church will start revival services Sunday, January 6, to last two weeks. All this week they have been holding prayer services. The meeting will be conducted by the pas- tor, Rev. T. A. Taggart. Come out and help us fight sin. Both churches on the South Side held services on Monday night and watched the old year out and the new one in. ATCHISON, KANSAS Miss Gertrude Taylor and Mr. E. Brown were quietly married Monday night at the residence of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Tony Taylor, en north 7th street, Rev. D. Majors officiating. Miss Taylor is a grad- uate of the class of 1915 and has re- cently returned from Empora, Kanses, where she completed a normal course at the state university. Her marriage was a surprise to her many friends. Mr. Brown ought to congratulate him- self on winning one of Atchison’s most popular girls. They left for their home in St. Joseph, Mo., Monday eve, where Mr. Brown has a neatly fur- nished modern ,cottage for his bride. We wish them much joy and happi- ness. Robert Greenfield, one of Atchison’s best citizens, died Friday morning, December 21, at his residence, North and 15th street, of pneumonia. He was 56 years old and came to Atchi- son in 1874, married Miss Pauline Jett and to them nine children were born, six of whom are living: Miss Etta, Samuel, Bob and Frank Green- field, Mrs. John Williams of Des Moines, Iowa, and Mrs. William Stone of Atchison, all of whom were pres- ent at ‘his bedside when he died. ‘The funeral was held at the A. M. E. Church, Rev. Mr. Billions officiating. Besides his relatives he leaves a host of friends to mourn his loss. Miss Sarah Lewis of St. Joe vis- ited her brother Alfred Sunday and left for Omaha Sunday night. Miss Evadner Hoy, teacher in the public schools in St. Louis, spent Christmas with her mother, Mrs. Mar- tha Hoy, North and 6th street. Mrs. Arene Jones, of Lexington, Mo., spent a few hours in the city with her aunt, Mrs. K. Peterson, Monday. She left Monday night for Omaha to visit relatives. ‘The cantata given at the K. B. church under the management of Mrs. W. E. Gray was a grand succes. Miss Goldie Cunningham, who is taking a business course in Omaha, spent Christmas with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Cunningham. Mrs. Jessie Miller and daughter Mrs. Irene Moon, is visiting relatives in Omaha. Dr. and Mrs. C. E. Lett, of Em- poria, Kansas, were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Porter Christmas. James, the little son of Mr. and Mrs. John Doyle, was taken seriously sick Thursday, the 27th, and was taken to the hospital. He is better at this writing. _ Joe Alexander, James Bell, George Bradford are on the sick list. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Clay Wiley of St. Joe spent Christmas with Mr. Wiley’s grandmotehr, Mrs. Henry Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Potter of Kan- sas City, Kansas, are visiting Mrs, Potter’s mother, Mrs. John Dysert. MADE CHAPLAIN OF FIELD ARTILLERY Springfield, Mo—The Rev. Arthur E, Rankin, pastor of Gibson Chapel Presbyterian church, has been appoint- ed chaplain in the national army and assigned to the 349th field artillery at Camp Dix, New Jersey. Chaplain Ran- kin was given a big send-off by his fellow citizens of all denominations and by both races. WIRELESS TELEGRAPH MEN Washington, D, C—Howard univer- sity has organized a class for the in- struction of men who wish to become wireless telegraph operators. The work is being undertaken at the solici- tation of the Federal Board of Voca- tional Education. Instructors and equipment are being furnished free. Prof. Harold D. Hatfield, director of School of Applied Science, is in charge of the course. COMFORT COMMITTEE SENDS PLEDGE CARDS Washington, D. C.—Colored people throughout the country are being given an opportunity to show how deep is their regret over the tragic hanging of thirteen Colored soldiers and life im- prisonment of forty-one others at Fort Houston, and how deep is their sym- pathy for their bereaved and needy families, for the National Colored Sol- diers’ Comfort Committee is sending out 100,000 pledge cards with an ur- gent appeal to respond with contribu- tions. Relief for these sorrowing and needy families is urgent. They need sympathy now in the form of financial help, and need it quick. ‘The Nationa! Colored Soldiers’ Comfort Committee has secured the resident address of these dependents of the thirteen hung and forty-one imprisoned for life in order to reach them with relief. NAMES AND LOCATION OF NATIONAL ARMY CANTONMENTS Camp Custer—Battle Creek, Mich. Camp Devens—Ayer, Mass. Camp Dix—Wrightstown, N. J. Camp Dodge—Des Moines, Ia. Camp Funston—Fort Riley, Kan. Camp Grant—Rockford, Ill. Camp Gordon—Atlanta, Ga. Camp Jackson—Columbia, S. C. Camp Lee—Petersburg, Va. Camp Lewis—American Lake, Wash. Camp Meade — Annapolis Junction, Md. (Admiral, Md.) Camp Pike—Little Rock, Ark. Camp Sherman—Chillicothe, 0. Camp Travis—Fort Sam Houston, Tex. Camp Taylor—Louisville, Ky. Camp Upton—Yaphank, Long Island, N. Y. NAMES AND LOCATION OF NATIONAL GUARD CAMPS Camp Beauregard—Alexandria, La. Camp Bowie—Fort Worth, Tex. Camp Cody—Deming, N. M. Camp Doniphan—Fort Sill, Okia. Camp Fremont—Palo Alto, Cal. Camp Greene—Charlotte, N. C. Camp Hancock—Augusta, Ga. Camp Kearny—Linda Vista, Cal. Camp Logan—Houston, Tex. Camp McArthur—Waco, Tex. Camp McClellan—Anniston, Ala. Camp Sevier—Greenville, S. C, Camp Shelby—Hattiesburg, Miss. Camp Sheridan—Montgomery, Ala. Camp Wadsworth — Spartansburg, S.C. Camp Wheeler—Macon, Ga, NEBRASKA FIRST STATE TO SHOW FOODS SAVING Nebraska was the first state in the union to make its report of sugar, meat and wheat saved under the meat- less and wheatless day program. As a result Gurdon W. Wattles, federal food administrator, and John F. Letton, chairman state committee, were the recipients of commendatory letters from Washington. The saving in Ne- braska was: Wheat flour, 294,419 pounds; meats, 422,822 pounds; sugar, 198,441 pounds. GETS $14,000 DAMAGES Paanma, R. P.—Recently in the Cristobal court the jury awarded damages in the sum of $14,000 to John Toppin, a native of the Island of Bar- bados and also a resident of the city of Colon, for damages he suffered when knocked from a horse he was riding by an engine belonging to the Panama Railroad company. MESS ATTENDANTS WANTED FOR NAVY The Omaha navy recruiting station is in need of men as mess attendants. The pay ranges from $37 a month up- ward. Any young men desiring to en- list in the navy for this class of serv- ice will be given further information by applying to The Monitor.—Adv. CELEBRATE EMANCIPATION DAY (Special to The Monitor.) Wichita, Kan., Jan. 1.—The workers of the Y. M. C. A. prepared a very elaborate program for the first day of the year and the people enjoyed it, as it was something new in the history of the Colored people of Wichita. The program was given in St. Paul’s A. M. E. Church, which was packed at every service. ‘Three services were held. At the morning service the Rev. J. C. Rogers of Hutchinson, Kan., preached an interesting emancipation sermon. The afternoon service was held for the benefit of the old slaves. At the evening service the music given by the Wichita Choral Union were the selections written by Mr. Mundy and Mr. Taylor. The opening selection, “Ethiopia,” written by Mr. Mundy, made the hit of the evening. Prof. J. P. King gave the emancipation ad- dress. WHEN THE WAR WILL END Absolute knowledge I have none, But my aunt’s washerwoman’s sister’s son Heard a policeman on his beat THE MONITOR Say to a laborer on the street | eee ‘That he had a letter just last week, ||| Phones: O: Written in the finest Greek, | We From a Chinese coolie in Timbuctoo, Who said the Negroes in Cuba knew _/ {| Reference- Of a Colored man in a Texas town, Sect Cay Who got in straight from a circus clown That a man in Klondike heard the 4 news os From a gang of South American Jews {| ATTORNI ‘About somebody in Borneo, ‘Who heard man who claimed to 610 Bee Bi know ‘Of a swell society female fake, pees | Whose mother-in-law will undertake | f-*7--+- ‘To prove that her seventh husband’s ] sister’s niece [Has stated in a printed piece ‘That she has a son who has a friend That knows when the war is going to KL end. —Exchange. Eo Me Ne mean Why | Classified co | Advertising |i_*™" Rispes wes RATES—1% cents @ word for single insertions, 1 cent a word for two or more insertions. No advertisement for less than Ie. Cash should ac eae advertisement. HOUSES FOR RENT For Rent—Modern 4 room flat over undertaker. $12 a month. 27th and ee Phone Webster 816. | FURNISHED ROOMS FOR RENT. | First class rooming house, steam “heat, bath, electric light, On Dodge | and 24th st. car line. Mrs. Anna Banks, |924 North 20th st. Doug. 4379. For Rent—Modern furnished rooms, 2820 North 28th ave. Webster 2058. Furnished rooms, 1817 Izard. Tyler 1609. “Neatly furnished rooms, all modern conveniences, 2421 Erskine street. Phone Webster 2531. Call after 5 ctelock. | For Rent—Furnished room in mod- ‘ern home to one lady. Webster 3466. 1414 North Twenty-sixth street. | For Rent—Neatly furnished rooms to man and wife, 2430 Erskine St. | For Rent—Two furnished rooms, | strictly modern, 1923 North 27th St. | Webster 3150. fae Two furnished rooms with board | for gentlemen, Mrs. E. J. Toddy, 2117 |Grant street. Webster 5344 | For Rent—Modern furnished rooms. |2220 North 28th Ave. Phone Web- | ster 2058. |" Neatly furnished rooms in a pri- | vate home. Modern except heat. Men | only . Webster 1760. | For Rent—Neatly furnished room in | modern home for man and wife. 3702 North 28rd St. Webster 2727. For Rent.—Nice front room, 2521 Miami in private family. Neatly furnished rooms, 1842 North 27th St. Call Webster 2812, For Rent—Neat and sanitary fur- nished 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 Ers- kine St. Webster 4760. Furnished rooms, strictly modern, 2620 Burdette street. Webster 5543. Mrs. E. M. Wright. Neatly furnished rooms, 2915 Ers- kine street. Mrs. F. Johnson. Web- ster 3143. ‘Two furnished rooms for three or four working men, 2202 Clark St. Phone Webster 7024. Furnished rooms for two gentle- ten, 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 2067, Furnished rooms to rent in a mod- ern house, 2619 Hamilton street. Phone Webster 1250,—Adv. WANTED—A housekeeper; one who has no incumbrance and who appre- ciates a good home and will accept small wages. Douglas 8682. WANTED—Middle-aged woman or a boy or girl, to take care of doctor's office and answer phone. Web, 3567 or call at 1824 N, 24th st. ‘ Subscribe for The Monitor. $1.50 a year and worth it. WANTED, | Phones: Office, Douglas 3841; Res-| idence, Harney 2156 Reference—Any Judgé of the Dis-| trict Court of Douglas County. E. F. Morearty ATTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR| AT LAW | |640 Bee Bldg. Omaha, Neb. pea seesee eke cess HOLSUM AND Why Buy Inferior When | The Best ) COSTS NO “ORE? JAY BURNS BAKING CO. Ideal Button & Pleating Co. ee ees Viduaeaau eee ses caeeees, MELCHOR-- Druggist The Old Reliable Tel. South 807 4826 So. 24th St. reece te uestscnecesd ela pecies cg sds ceerases 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 Swadries Gare asa sae Liberty Drug Co. } EVERYBODY'S DRUG STORE B, Robinson, Manager 1904 No, 24th St. Webster 386 Omaha, Neb. Sores nee een eee The Business | Business Enterprises Conducted by Colored People—Help Them to Grow by Your Patronage. Ee ees i RN A OE A TT EAE REL | BANKS-WILKES PMS SL PT TRIE ES ee PATTON HOTEL AND CAFE. N. A. Patton, Proprietor } 1014-1016-1018 South 11th St. Telephone Douglas 4445, 62 MODERN AND NEATLY FURNISHED ROOMS |____FURNISHED Rooms "| eee Res. Colfax 3831 Douglas 3181 AMOS P. SCRUGGS a 3807 Camden Avenue. {Repairing and Storing = Orders Promptly Filled NOBTH SIDE SECOND-HAND STORE Auction Every Saturday RB. Rhodes Dealer in New and Second Hand Furniture and Stoves. Household Goods Bought and Sold Rental and Real Estate 2522 Lake St. Webster 7971 eee e recone en ereeerenet pipceeeerenetcrerececeneet ; DR. P. W. SAWYER } ; Dentist } {220 So. 13th St. Phone Doug. 71504 Lertiecee eee oe wencneeneemerecmecteh Horse Drawn tiearses Day and Night JONES @ CHILES FUNERAL HOME Lady Attendant Calls answered promptly anywhere Web. 1100 and Web, 204 Licensed Embalmer, | Graduate of N. E. Conservatory | of Music, Boston, Mass. | Florentine F. Pinkston ‘Teacher of Pianoforte, Harmony, Solfeggio Webster 2814 Boston S:udio 2214 No, 2sth Ave. | Omaha. | ee eee DR. CRAIG MORRIS ! DENTIST 2407 Lake St. Phone Web. 4024 eceeneees Peewee nem etee meee The People’s Drug Store 109 South 14th Street Drugs, Cigars and Soda Toliet and Rubber Goods Special Attention to Prescriptions We appreciate your patronage. Phone Douglas 1446 beteene en nereemereieeeeemees TERRELL’S DRUG STORE Prompt Gellvery " exceitcet Service Webster 4443 24th and Grant } = GOOD GROCERIES ALWAYS = Cc. P. WESIN GROCERY CO. | Also Fresh Fruits and Vegetables. 2006 Cuming St. Telephone Douglas 1098 aera eee oes oe arene epee eens ee gee nee ener EU = REPAIRS AND SUPPLIES FOR : : * PROMPT SERVICE- MODERATE PRICES i : Water Fronts and Water Heating Attachments : = OMAHA STOVE REPAIR WORKS, 1206-8 Douglas St. Phone Tyler 20 “MODUAEOEUANOEOEAAOEAOOOEOEOEAEOOOADOEOOEUOEUEUEOAOEOOEOSU SEO UEU SEA EEO EOE EE ESE Reset cose ce rea rete Here GnEtEE ep eS ete ot -NORTH SIDE BOOSTERS : } Gh om Fi Pe (a | the l \ fi J E. W. Killingsworth R,C. Price The Alamo Barber Shop and Pocket Billiard Parlor The pees cauipped reels. the ae Most capable and courteous barbers. EEggSOy Shepraepartmgnt Goer rot tanto pie eCirateg ne fee pm. We esrry ful fine of Choice Clgare and Tebaccos, Candies a KILLINGSWORTH & PRICE, Props., ©. B. MAYO, Foreman. Phone Webster 5784, 2416 North 24th Street y- Phone Wenster 5764, = 2416 Nisth 24th Street Pe re Ragen eee ee ee Or ee 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, $18.50 | and $15.00. “Omaha's Best Baggage Build- ers” 1803 FARNAM STREET 514 South 13th St. NICELY FURNISHED ROOMS Steam Heated Strictly Modern Douglas 3707 WATERS BARNHART PRINTING CO ee | Ie LISS ee et é WANTED! ; # 500 Colored Customers Who Un- j £ derstand the Value of Good 4 : Shoe Repairing, ; £ H. LAZARUS, 2019 Cuming St : foeoeoeeeendededebnoteentneoeeeete note fooeetec beeen eens | Hill-Williams Drug Co. PURE DRUGS AND TOILET ARTICLES Free Delivery Tyler 160 2402 Cuming St. esas eee ed SE ee Start Saving Now ‘One Dollar will open aa secount in the Savings Department United States Nat'l Bank 16th aad Farnam Streets 1 ereceeee earner epee C. S. JOHNSON 18th and Izard = Tel. Douglas 1702 ALL KINDS OF COAL and COKE at POPULAR PRICES. Best for the Money | Established 1890 Cc. J. CARLSON Dealer in Shoes and Genta’ Furnishings 1514 No. 24th St. Omaha, Neb. at. __ Omaha, Neb. | We Have a Complete Line of FLOWER,GRASS AND GARDEN Seeds Bulbs, Hardy Perennials, Poultry Supplies Fresh cut flowers always on hand , Stewart's Seed Store 119 N. 16th St. Opp. Post Office Phone Douglas 977 eee joih sees eee ees STANEK’S PHARMACY | Henry Stanek, Prop. PRESCRIPTION EXPERT | Cor. 24th and L Sts, Tel. So. 878) Paahlhesiclemdabeemetde siccd Silitab dasessbeesaweeren Petersen & Michelsen Hardware Co. GOOD HARDWARE $2408 N St. Tel. South 162: Rt gE yee prong ort acacia, ARE YOU SATISFIED with your Dry Cleaner? If not, try the DRY CLEANERS BEST WORK AND SERVICE NONE BETTER Call Us First PHONE DOUGLAS 1811 | 24th St., 1 block north of Coming) ‘ Street Lecncecenteecsesoseseesel 4. A. Edhoim E. W. Sherman 24th, Near Lake Street Phone Webster 130 penbnonenennbntnenennepnanenenaneoeeeer Cc. H. MARQUARDT CASH MARKET Retail Dealer in Fresh and Salt Meats, Poultry, Oysters, ete. 2003 Cuming St. Doug. 3834) Home Rendered Lard. We Smoke: fand Cure our own Hams and Bacon, | SZ * REN: i eae be tere Es Aa Geers KS Ci” The Gestern Funeral Dome | musa eee ; | Re ee ee I TAKE PLEASURE in thanking you for your patronage, T’ 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.