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Growing Thank You! $1.50 a Year. 5c a Copy Noted Jew Gives Another $25,000 Members of Race Are Paying Their Subscriptions Promptly for St. Louis $180,000 Y. M. C. A. Building. St. Louis.—Mr. Julius Rosenwald, the Chicago philanthropist and president of the Sears-Roebuck company, played Santa Claus to the St. Louis citizens by sending his check for $25,000 to help out in the erection of the new Pine street department, Y. M. C. A. Mr. Rosenwald's offer of $25,000 was conditioned upon St. Louis raising $75,000 for a Young Men's Christian association for Colored men. St. Louis went beyond the condition and is erecting a building costing $180,000 for Y. M. C. A. purposes. Twenty-six thousand dollars of this amount has already been paid in by Colored people on their pledge of $50,000. This includes a $5,000 subscription by Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Malone and a $1,000 subscription by F. L. Williams, principal of the Summer High school, both of which have been paid in full. Two other subscriptions of $1,000 were made by W. C. Gordon, the undertaker and laundryman, and Dr. W. L. Perry, pastor of Antioch Baptist church, both of whom have made substantial payments on their subscriptions. Over 1,400 persons have paid in full their pledges to this fund for the new Y. M. C. A. since the new movement began in 1915. FIRST COLORED ASSEMBLYMAN IN NEW YORK SEATED Albany, N. Y.—Edward A. Johnson, republican assemblyman from the Nineteenth district, New York, was seated in the 19.8 legislature, the first Colored man to sit in any lawmaking body in the state. Assemblyman Johnson was delighted at the cordiality of other lawmakers. "Why, Speaker Sweet even paid me the honor of asking me to be seated with him," said Mr. Johnson. NEWS FROM CAMP FUNSTON Co. 3. Officers' Training Camp. Co. 3, Officers' Training Camp, Camp Funston, Kan., Jan. 20. Editor The Monitor: I suppose you think me a fine one, not to keep my word and send you the camp news each week, but the fact is study has kept me hard at it. Sergeant Earl Wheeler, Sergeant Elmer Morris, First Class Private Thos. E. (Tommy) Mason and myself are trying for a commission in the Third Officers' Training Camp and you know what that means. We have been at it two week now, with ten more ahead of us, and I mean ten hard weeks. There is no need to explain about the routine, as it is practically the same as at Des Moines. The Third company is instructed entirely by Colored officers, who are efficiency itself. The instructors are Captain Milton T. Dean, commanding; Captain Barbour and First Lieutenant Richardson. There are at present about sixty members of the Colored companies. Two white companies are also in camp. Eighteen of the candidates are recent graduates of Wilberforce university, which school was the only school (Colored) allowed a quota to this training camp. They are a fine bunch of fellows. Activities in camp are about the same, only progressing more rapidly and with more precision. I tell you the Ninety-second Division (Colored) is there. General Ballou is still in command of the camp during the absence of General Wood. A censorship is on news which is sent to the newspapers, so therefore I cannot give you as many details as I would like. The weather here is very cold, but the boys go at everything with a snap. Major York, formerly commanding the Liberian frontier force, is attending the school. I make mention of this fact, as he knew Mr. Guy Robbins and it might be of interest to others, who, perhaps, remember his appointment to Liberia by Secretary of State Bryan. It looks like "over the top" for the boys soon and the fire of adventure seems to be burning in the breasts of all. The Omaha boys join in regards to all and those of us who have not thanked the "Crispus Attucks Chapter" for the useful Xmas presents wish to do so now, (better late than never). Success and enthusiasm are the bywords of all. We wish your prayers and hope that the time may soon come when all will be together in "the old home town." Until you hear from me again, ANDREW T. REED. THE MONITOR The first sculptor of the race in America is Vaux Warrick Fuller. She was born in Philadelphia June 9, 1877, and received her first recognition as a sculptor by her work in the Pennsylvania School of Industrial Art, for which she had won a scholarship and where she attended for four years. She won a prize in her graduating year in 1898 and also won the famous George K. Crozier prize for the best general work in modeling in a postgraduate year. In 1899 she went to Paris and there worked and studied for three years. Here her work attracted the great Rodin himself and he declared, "Mademoiselle, you are a sculptor; it is in your fingers." Later years have added many laurels to her crown and though the happy mother of three boys and residing peacefully at Framingham, Mass., she still finds time for the practice of her art. Benjamin Brawley, in an article in the Southern Workman, has this to say of Mrs. Fuller's work: "Her work may be said to fall into two divisions—the romantic and the social. The first is represented by such things as 'The Wretched' and 'Secret Sorrow'; the second by 'Immigrant in America' and 'The Silent Appeal.' The transition may be seen in 'Watching for Dawn', a group that shows seven figures, in various attitudes of prayer, watchfulness and resignation, watching for the coming of daylight, or peace. In technique this is like 'The Wretched'; in spirit it is like the later work. It is as if the sculptor's own seer, John the Baptist, had summoned her away from the romantic and esoteric to the every-day problems of needy humanity. There are many, however, who hope that she will not utterly forsake the field in which she first became famous. Her early work is not delicate or pretty; it is grewsome and terrible; but it is also intense and vital, and from it speaks the very tragedy of the Negro race." A Remarkable Coincidence How Two Virginians, One Black and the Other White, Land Alabama's In the Birmingham (Ala.) Age-Herald Dr. Frank Willis Barnett tells the following story of Dr. R. R. Moton, principal of Tuskegee Institute, and Dr. George Denney, president of the University of Alabama, both Virginians, who, as children, just after the civil war, played together: Dr. Denney's father was a Presbyterian minister and used to visit the family in which young Moton's father served, and that he himself waited on the table. After dinner was over, he and "George" (they were boys then) used to go fishing together. In concluding Dr. Barnett says: "I know of no stranger thing in the history of education than that story of the white boy and the 'pickaninny' who roamed the fields and fished the streams of old Virginia together just at the close of the war. The Colored boy freed, but handicapped, started an uphill fight to learn how to read and write and made good, and is today the president of the greatest Negro school in the world; while the white lad, though shackled by the awful days of reconstruction, yet made his way through college, and is now the head of the University of Alabama. Can you beat this story of two boys reared in Virginia; the one white, the other black, but fast friends, who, in the whirling of time, landed the best educational plums in Alabama? It is stranger than fiction, because truth is stranger than fiction. I, for one, take pride that we have them both in my home state."—Tuskegee Student. EAST ST. LOUIS FACING BANKRUPTCY St. Louis, Mo.—Suits aggregating more than $700,000 have been filed against the city of East St. Louis, Ill. for damages caused by the recent race riots. The treasury of the city is now empty and it is facing bankruptcy. Columbus, O., Jan. 15.—Rev. Dr. E. W. Moore, pastor of the Second Baptist church, has accepted an appointment from the National Baptist Convention as general chaplain of army cantonments. OMAHA, NEBRASKA, JANUARY 26, 1918 OUR GRUESOME CUSTOMS [At the request of numerous readers, ministers, doctors and laymen we are reproducing this very timely and logical article from the pen of one of the race's greatest and most courageous writers and thinkers, and hope it will take root and develop into a reality.—Editor Kansas City Sun.] By JOE E. HERRIFORD, in the Kansas City Sun. MOST people agree that the customs which we continue at funerals are little short of ghoulish and that certain reforms in these ceremonies are long past due. Yet it seems that no great number of our people have had the courage to take a stand strong enough to accomplish any tangible changes. Other races, except those uncivilized, have long ago abandoned the gruesome burial rites which we still cling to even in the face of our better intelligence. In the first place, we refuse to give up the notion that all funerals should be held on Sunday, even if the body of the dead must be kept unburied several days for this purpose. This is only the catering to a vain desire for show and for the attendance of as many curious, disinterested persons as possible. Our funerals are all too long, especially in the cases of persons in any way prominent in social or professional life. Bereaved relatives of the dead are put through the terrible ordeal of sitting sometimes for nearly a whole day in uncomfortable, illy-ventilated churches while countless eulogies of doubtful sincerity are being poured out by apparently every one whom the deceased ever met. Common sense strongly appeals against this sort of indulgence, but it is kept up just the same, supposedly with the idea that it measures the popularity of the dead. No one can explain just why our people believe that the spirit of the dead cannot repose in peace if the body is honored in a place open to the outdoor air. Suffice it that from the time breath leaves the tortured clay it is kept either closely shut up in a small room of a home or in the sacred precincts of a church into which no fresh air is allowed to enter. The embalmed body is kept in an embalmed atmosphere filled with embalmed germs of all sorts of diseases ostensibly to hurry up other funerals. The practice of opening the casket at the close of the services in order that the morbidly inclined may pass in review over the pallid features of the dead has long fallen into disuse by everybody except the Colored people. No one will dispute that it is unsanitary and unholy. It serves no aim whatever that has the slightest claim upon a reverent treatment of the dead. Those who have any distinct reason for desiring to view the face of the dead could much better indicate the element of respect by calling at the residence of the family prior to the hour of the public funeral. There ought to be a law carrying the death penalty for those who insist upon lifting the suffering mourners up to take what they call "a last view" of the deceased and to display their soul's deepest anguish in the presence of many who happen to be present out of a curious desire for this very heartrending climax. Nothing could be more inhuman and more lacking in good, common sense. There is no more reason why the family should be the last to view the body than that they should be the first to meet the departed spirit in the other world. If certain secret societies insist upon holding ritualistic ceremonies over the dead at the unholy hour of midnight the attendance of the family should by no means be allowed and no place should be arranged for this display of physical endurance and despair from those already bowed down in nerve-breaking grief. This all looks like barbarism, at least like mediaevalism. The long string of resolutions and condolences, all of which sound alike and are usually poorly read, should not be imposed upon the ceremonies at all, but might be sent to the mourning family to be read, if desired, at some future time and preserved for what they are intended to be worth. I have been asked many times to write such condolences for persons whom I never knew in life and concerning whom I could have no intelligent knowledge. All this is supreme vanity and all of it should have been discontinued long ago. AMHERST COLLEGE HONORS STUDENT For the first time in the history of Amherst college John B. Garret, a Colored boy, has been elected vice president of the senior class. Garret is from South Carolina and prepared for Amherst at a state college in Orangeburg, S. C. Amherst is the alma mater of several famous Colored men and also that of Secretary Lansing, Governor Whitman of New York and many other famous men of the present day Garret is a member of the Gamma chapter of Omega Psi Phi fraternity. ASK PRESIDENT FOR CLEMENCY Washington.—The A. M. E. ministers of this city have sent a petition to President Wilson asking clemency for the five other Colored soldiers of the Twenty-fourth infantry recently sentenced to death for alleged participation in the Houston, Tex., mutiny. In their petition they say there are extenuating circumstances which merit executive clemency. Chicago.—Chief of Police Herman F. Schuettler has appointed one captain, one lieutenant, six sergeants and fifty-five patrolmen (all Colored) to duty on the police force (as reserves) to help clean out crime in this city. Washington, D.C.—Six young nurses who graduated from Freedmen's hospital recently have succeeded in passing the examination for Red Cross nurses and have been put on the reserve corps, an honor never before given in American history. The names are: Misses S. M. Building, A. B. Cole, E. E. Edwards, L. J. Gillard, S. A. Hill and G. M. Lecount. They fought hard and won. 200 STARS IN SERVICE FLAG Washington, D. C.—Floating to the breezes at Dunbar High school, the Colored high school here, is a service flag with more than 200 stars, proving that more than 200 young Colored men, formerly Dunbar, or old M street (as it was formerly called), pupils have answered the government's call for fighting men. SANITARY INSPECTOR IN AVIATION CANTONMENT Philadelphia.—Captain Samuel B. Hart, for ten years sanitary inspector for the city government, has been appointed as chief sanitary inspector, with the rank of first lieutenant, at the aviation cantonment at Camp Beauregard, Alexandria, La. Vol. III. No. 30 (Whole No. 133) DESCENDANTS WAR OF 1812 ASSIST AT FLAG RAISING New Orleans.—Descendants of the Colored soldiers who helped General Jackson defeat the British at Chalmette, 102 years ago, participated in the ceremonies attending the raising of a flag at St. Louis' Roman Catholic church in commemoration of the battle of New Orleans. The banner was presented by Drs. P. M. Lavinge and J. M. Surlo, prominent Colored dentists. THREE STATES VOTE FOR PROHIBITION AMENDMENT Washington, D. C., Jan. 16.—The legislatures of three states, Mississippi, Virginia and Kentucky, have voted in favor of the prohibition amendment to the federal constitution. Second Smith Murder Trial Only Sensational Feature Netheway's Refusal to Be Cross-Questioned by Attorney Scruggs Until Commanded to Do So by Judge Sears. The second trial of Charles Smith, charged with the murder of Mrs. C. L. Netheway at Florence, Neb., August 26, is being held before Judge Sears this week and will hardly reach the jury before Saturday. No new evidence has been introduced. Every witness has testified in the main to the same facts as in the first trial. Netheway has had a remarkable lapse of memory as to time since the first trial. Then he could account for every minute with wonderful particularity. This time he doesn't know the exact time that he was at his office and other places. The fact was again established by Dr. McCleneghan that Mrs. Netheway had not been ravished by her assailant or assailants. Up to the present the only special sensation of the trial occurred Tuesday afternoon, when, after Netheway's direct examination by the state, he was turned over to the attorneys for the defense for cross-examination. Attorney Timlin quietly exchanged seats with Attorney Scruggs, who began to cross-question the witness. At Attorney Scruggs' first question Netheway half turned in his chair, and instead of replying made a negative gesture with his hand. State's counsel warned him to answer, but he refused until ordered to do so by Judge Sears. He asked the judge to have a white lawyer question him. Judge Sears ordered him to answer Mr. Scruggs, who subjected him in a gentlemanly way to a grilling cross-examination. The defense brought out the fact that Netheway had told the engine crew that "he believed a murder had been committed in the cut" and "for God's sake to look out for a nigger" and have him arrested. This was according to Netheway's own testimony before his wife's body was found. They also brought out the fact from Netheway's testimony that Colored men as well as white men had frequently gone up and down the right-of-way and that he had no apprehension until that day. Netheway said when his wife failed to meet him and he was told that a "nigger" had been seen around he was "sure that something funny" had happened. Attorney Scruggs asked him if he thought murder was something funny. Herdman, the operator, also testified that when Netheway asked him to go with him in search of his wife he told him that he feared she had been "murdered, assaulted or carried off in an automobile." The defense grilled Nethaway as to why he had searched only in the section of the cut where his wife's body was found. It brought out the fact that while he said he thought his wife might have gone on to her sister Ada's, who was sick, he never attempted to communicate with her there. He didn't call up her sister Ada's nor go there, although it was as near to his office as his own home. The trial is attracting large crowds. At the first trial the verdict stood nine for acquittal and three for conviction. BUY ANOTHER WAR SAVINGS STAMP Lifting Lift, Too! General Blanding Proud of Troops The Famous Eighth Illinois Regiment, Commanded by Colored Officers, Finishes Course of Training With Signal Success. Camp Logan, Houston, Tex., Jan. 4. —Soldiers of the 370th Infantry (formerly the Eighth Illinois regiment from Chicago) have a good reason for feeling proud. They have just finished two weeks of strenuous training under the critical eyes of Brigadier General A. H. Blanding, commander of the unit of which they are part, and have come through with colors flying. "They are as fine a set of soldiers as I ever hope to command," said General Blanding, who is regarded as one of the army's strictest disciplinarians. "Their work along military lines, as well as their personal conduct, has been beyond reproach and I am extremely proud of them." Forty-nine privates and non-coms of the regiment have been selected for promotion to commissions. The Colored fighters were submitted to the hardest of tests before qualifying for a command. Colonel Franklin A. Denison submitted eighty namse for the consideration of General Blanding. After "sizing up" each, General Blanding ordered the most promising among the candidates to take a squad or company on the drill field and put them through the paces. Few failed to come up to the expectations. Every man selected has either a high school or college education. They were judged as to personality, learning, business experience, handling of men and military training. The regiment, which is "attached" to the Thirty-third Division, though brigaded with the 369th Infantry (formerly the Fifteenth) of New York, has a quota of 2,500 men at the present time. Most of the soldiers served on the border last year, and it is estimated there are more veterans of the Spanish-American war in the Colored organization than any other single guard unit in the country. The equipment of the regiment is complete and the men are eager for the word when they will board transports for the French front. COMPETENT COLORED WOMAN GETS APPOINTMENT Had Been Refused Position by the National Council of Defense Because of Her Color. Washington, Jan. 16.—Mrs. Carrie Burton Overton of Wyoming, who a few weks ago, although well qualified and ordered to report for duty, when her racial identity was disclosed was refused a position in the office of the Council of National Defense here, has been appointed to a position as stenographer in the Agricultural Department, paying $1,000 a year. When she was refused a position in the Council of Defense, Mrs. Overton took up her case with the N. A. A. C. P., and later with the congressman from her home, with the result that she received her present appointment. Dr. Joseph I. France, senator from Maryland, is also said to have been interested in Mrs. Overton's case. OPEN ELEGANT CAFE FOR COLORED PATRONS Messrs. James Silk and Peter Rooney have purchased the elegantly appointed Top Notch Cafe, 1322 North Twenty-fourth street, near Hamilton street. It is to be run as a first-class chop suey and short order house for Colored patrons who appreciate good service. All the delicacies of the season will be served. All patrons are assured of courteous and satisfactory treatment and elegant service. A first-class place of this character for our people is needed and Messrs. Silk and Rooney are to be complimented upon meeting this need. We feel sure that they will receive the liberal patronage deserved. SHERWOOD ON WAR St. Paul, Minn.—Jose A. Sherwood of the postoffice department has been assigned by Postmaster Otto Raths to deliver a series of educational addresses to various Colored organizations on the war savings certificates and thrift stamp plans and has communicated with several secretaries of lodges requesting that Mr. Sherwood, "one of the trusted employees of this office, be given an opportunity to address your meeting and explain these plans." 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 Mattter 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 1159 North Twenty-first street, Omaha. Telephone Webster 42433. WAVING FLAG There are few words better known than the word "happiness," but how many of us have ever paused in the midst of life's hurry and hustle to ask ourselves what happiness is? If one were to ask you, you might love love, wealth, health, and any one of many beautiful things. Perhaps you would never say that happiness is something only possible in yourself. When one depends upon extraneous things for happiness he or she is searching for a phantasm that never will have reality. If you think that a little more money, a few more friends, or some more beautiful clothes will balance your books of happiness, your account is already overdrawn and your balance will show bankruptcy. It is up to you to make happiness as the gentle spring rains make violets or the summer nights make dew, and if you haven't learned this lesson, go back and start all over again. Things never did make happiness, for things are transient and happiness perpetual. Once you learn the subtle elements of happiness you can synthesize sorrow, trouble and grief in mystic crucibles and bring out the precious gold of joy. You have no need for the baser chemicals of life. They are all dross. Only that which can enter into the mind and become a part of it can produce the wonder jewel of happiness. Think on these things and then light the poison-quenching fires of the spirit and make happiness. GOVERNMENTAL POWER The summary action taken by the federal fuel administrator in compelling certain industries to shut down for five days, in order that fuel might be saved to relieve a serious situation, makes us realize the power our government possesses whenever it finds it necessary to invoke that power. It brings home to us the fact that war is serious business. War is going to teach us that this government of ours has the power to do anything it desires to do to conserve the best interests of the nation. The federal authorities can control public utilities and they can suppress lawlessness in any section of this country whenever they make up their mind that it is to the public weal to do so. AUTHOR "SKITS OF SOLOMON" The clever "Skits of Solomon," which are so much enjoyed by Monitor readers, are contributed by our talented contributing editor, George Wells Parker. We know of no special feature writer of this character on any publication in the country who surpasses Mr. Parker. We do not except Walt Mason or any other writer, who for articles by no means superior to these are drawing princely salaries. He also contributes the witty "Obvious Observations." Many of our readers will not wholly agree with the position taken by Attorney Broyles in his letter published in this issue; but it will be admitted that he calls attention to certain racial defects demanding correction. Thompson, Belden & Co. The Fashion Center for Women Established 1886 2 HAPPINESS Pay your debts. Camouflage is the gentle art adopted by the Teutons and Allies to make each other think they are approaching a bower of beautiful roses, when, in fact, they are running into a bower of big guns. In other words, camouflage means the science of making things look like they ain't. The first recorded camouflage was the apple that hung in the Garden of Eden, and when Ad and the madame ran into it, they got the human race into so much trouble that folks have been a little nervous over apples ever since. There are also many other kinds of camouflage. A forty beans per month family trying to set a pace for Mr. Vanastorbilt; roast beef hash made up of onions, potatoes and something else; handsome automobiles with bad engines, and crooked humans reaching out for haloes, are all camouflages. The bad thing about a camouflage is that when a wise canoop finds out that what it is ain't what it tries to make out it is, before it is proven that it ain't what it is, there is something stirring. Thirty-third degree wisdom never fools with camouflages. It doesn't pay. It is too much like looking down a gun barrel to see if the thing is loaded. Camouflage may be all right when it comes to trying to fool the enemy into thinking that a division of artillery is a lovely landscape, but it doesn't pay in everyday life. War will stand for lots of things that peace will hand the sleep-easy. Call a spade a spade and a diamond a diamond, and don't try to call three colors a royal flush. OBVIOUS OBSERVATIONS Papers say that peace is in the air: Sure, peace is in the air, but each side thinks the other side is bluffing and is scared to take hold of the olive branch for fear it might prove a cactus. A "nut" from Texas claims that if the war department doesn't use jim-crow methods in Texas, he is going to raise a rumpus. He let him raise it. Several other states have stars in the flag besides Texas. The Mayor Mitchel slush fund and the crooked war relief societies of New York have tumbled into such a scandal that the big guns are hiding under the beds. Roosevelt is scared to peep and the society dames are sending out "Not at home" cards. Coal always was a valuable product on the expense account, but none of us ever thought it was darned important. One bad thing about memory is that it often makes subscribers forget that they owe a few nickels for the weekly paper. Tennessee held first place in the annual murder record. Isn't that nice for the virtuous South? Woman suffrage has finally kicked goal. It was a long time bucking the line, but it finally saw an opening in the line of defense and ran through. Thanking you kindly for your mental occupation, we will now sprinkle salt on the ice and borrow a shovel. There will be a hot time in the old town the night of the Camouflage Ball given by the O. N. E. Club boys at Peterson Hall, February 22. Something new and novel. Be there!—Adv. SKITS OF SOLOMON Camouflage. THE MONITOR MUSICAL DEMONSTRATION Pupils of Mrs. Florentine F. Pinkston Delight Large and Appreciative Audience, and Show Talent and Thoroughness of Teaching. On Saturday afternoon, January 19, a demonstration was given in Wolk's Hall by the pupils of Mrs. Florentine Pinkston, teacher of music and pianoforte, and it was without a doubt an event that the people of Omaha may mention with pride. In the first place the program was started promptly at the time stated. The pupils were seated at the front of the hall just as they would be for a regular class lesson in the studio. As the different individuals or classes recited they took their places at the tables, blackboard or piano, as the case might be, with a willingness and eagerness that alone speaks volumes of praise for their teacher. As for the program itself, it would be worse than futile to attempt to draw comparisons or to pick out one or more and say that he or she was better than the others, for the class represented pupils in the stages of progress, from the beginner of three months or less up to the advanced student of several years' experience. Even to the casual observer, however, there is no mistaking the fact that among Mrs. Pinkston's pupils there are some who give evidence of unusual talent along musical lines. Into no better care could this talent have been placed for proper development than into the hands of Mrs. Pinkston. If the pupils could have realized that difficulty of the task they so easily accomplished they would be well repaid for their efforts, for there could be no greater compliment given them and their work than the behavior of their audience. Only those who have tried know what it means to hold an audience of more than two hundred (including several small children) quiet and interested for more than three and a half hours. The continued applause greeting each performer was further testimony of the success of the pupils' work. "Demonstration" is, indeed, an excellent word to describe the occasions for the event has demonstrated amply that Mrs. Pinkston possesses unusual qualifications as a teacher. Those who heard her in her own recital knew that she was prepared to teach, and those who saw and heard her pupils now know that she is capable of teaching. The perfect naturalness of the pupils in their recitation work and ease in playing on the piano were unpistakable signs of the thoroughness of the training, for lack of self-consciousness in a person performing in public comes only as a result of knowledge. The unhesitating answers to questions and the accuracy in playing on the piano show a wonderful mastery of infinite detail on the part of the pupils and an equal degree of patience, sympathy and interest on the part of the teacher. The admiration and love that the children show for their teacher, and the interpretation they put into even the simplest exercises, is a lasting tribute to the manner in which Mrs. Pinkston has given her pupils an appreciation of the art of music and an understanding of its deeper values. As was noted by many of those present, there was an air of polish and refinement about the conduct of the pupils that is plainly a deserved compliment to the beautiful character and manner of their instructor. It is an acquisition that will be of inestimable value to the children in their everyday life for all time. Mrs. Pinkston is deserving of all the praise and encouragement bestowed upon her by the delighted audience. Judging from the many remarks overheard the next public demonstration by Mrs. Pinkston's pupils will be looked for with eager interest, and the Auditorium will probably be better suited to the size of the audience. The program so well rendered is given complete, with the exception of one or two added numbers, as follows: Hand Culture, Class Drill of Notation, Rhythm, Ear-training, etc. Class Drill of Key Signatures, major and minor scales. Ozela Dunning, Director of ford, James Jewell, Otis Watson Class—Drill of Intervals and Chords Gilis, Historical Pageants (duet).... Pauline and Beatrice Black Beethoven, Minute in G ...Lyla Johnson Kohler, Book I— Exercise 97-94-85.....Nathalie Brown Exercise 34-38.....Lyla Johnson Exercise 34-38.....Elizabeth Allen Exercise 35-41-72.Walteretta Seals Exercise 57-58-87.....Elaine Smith Exercise 73-75.....Beatrice Black Exercise 82-100.....Pauline Black (c) Adams, Dance of the Raindrops ..... James Jewell (a) Schumann, Album Leaf (b) Deppen, A Japanese Sunset ..... Frances Gordon (a) Thome, Under the Leaves (b) Grieg, Butterfly (c) Rubinstein, Romance The African Methodist Episcopal mission church has been established at 1825 North Twenty-fourth street. Preaching every Sunday at 3 p. m. The public is cordially invited to attend these services. Residence, 5442 South Twenty-fourth street. The following special dispatch was sent out from Richmond, "capital" of the confederacy. We found it in the informing Post-Dispatch: "Richmond, Va., Jan. 12.—The 'stars and bars,' the flag of the Southern Confederacy, is laced side by side with the American standard in the grouping of Allied flags decorating the armory of the Richmond Grays, one of Virginia's famed state guard regiments. "Throughout the South, it is reported here, there is a general disposition to place the Southern Confederacy standard with the flags of the United States and the entente powers." "A general disposition" there seems to be to revive the rag of secession and place it side by side with emblems that stand for progress, liberty and the common destiny of man the world over. The tri-color of France and the Union Jack might well refuse the breeze if the stars and bars—the stars of shame and bars of slavery—should be placed beside them by disloyal hands. While to entwine the flag of the dead confederacy with the Red, White and Blue that Grant hoisted above Richmond in '65 is a crime that the government should not tolerate and that every loyal citizen should condemn and rebuke. When Grant took over the sword of Lee under the apple tree in lower Virginia he cut through the bars and put out every star in the emblem of secession, slavery and immorality. And now, when our nation is at war, and the call is to all, and not to a section; when it is Liberty pleading to us to save her from the wreck of war and the shock of battlefields, even to show the flag under which Jefferson Davis sought to tear down our government and make our constitution but a "scrap of paper" is too vulgar for easy patience. Fifty years, we know, is but a moment on the clock of progress, but that short season is time enough to instruct the barbarous South that slavery is dead and that the cause for which the South and Lee stood against the stars of God is, like Hector's pup, a corpse with all the inglorious past. The stars and bars—stars of shame and bars of slavery—is an emblem of the wretchedness that carried Lincoln to his grave. To exhibit that sign anywhere in this nation, particularly in time of war, is an insult to the sons of all Union soldiers and an offense to every Negro who wears the uniform of his country and offers himself to the cause of liberty. Haul down the stars and bars! Haul it down in Richmond and everywhere through the South. Already the South has been left too much to its wicked idols. There is but one flag—"THE STARS AND STRIPES FOREVER!"—The Chicago Defender. Particular Best 22K gold crowns Gold filings Casted gold inlays Heavy 22K bridgework Porcelain crowns Full upper or lower plates, best ma Silver fillings Temporary fillings Extractions Clarence H. Sim 109 South (Over People Office Hours, 9 A. M. to 12 M. 1 P. M. to 7 P. M. Best 22K gold crowns.....$4.00 and $5.00 Gold fillings.....$2.00 and up Casted gold inlays.....$5.00 and up Heavy 22K bridgework.....$5.00 and $6.00 per tooth Porcelain crowns.....$5.00 Full upper or lower plates, best material.....$10.00 Silver fillings.....$1.00 Temporary fillings.....$ .50 Extractions.....$ .50 and up Clarence H. Singleton, D. D. S. Omaha's Most Successful Barber. 1313 ```markdown ``` NOTICE HAUL IT DOWN Our Women and Children Conducted by Lucille Skaggs Edwards The problem of saving in food is a local and individual one, so that more precise and definite rules just to all cannot be formulated. It is a matter for the conscientious consideration of every individual that he or she should eat only that which is necessary to maintain bodily health and strength and unselfishly to select those foodstuffs the use of which relieves international necessities. In this winter of 1918 lies the period when there will be tested in this great, free country of ours the question as to whether or not our people are capable of voluntary individual self-sacrifice to save the world. Food has now taken a dominant position in the war, and we must ask the American people to sacrifice far more than was at first thought necessary. We have exported the whole of the surplus of the wheat from this harvest, after reserving to ourselves an amount sufficient for our normal consumption of seed and flour until the next harvest. In other words, every grain of wheat or its products that our associates in this war receive from the United States from now on will be exactly the amount which our people have saved each month on their behalf. Eagle Baggage & Express Co. Auto or Horse Service Quick Delivery Webster 4777 1831 N. 22nd St. Phones: Office, Douglas 3841; Residence, Harney 2156 Reference—Any Judge of the District Court of Douglas County. ATTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT LAW MADAME HENDERSON HAIRDRESSER and MANICURIST Agent for the Celebrated Madame Walker Preparations The Walker Method Taught. Diplomas Granted. Phone Webster 1489 2304 N. 25th St. Omaha, Neb. MELCHOR--Druggist The Old Reliable 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 Liberty Drug Co. EVERYBODY'S DRUG STORE B, Robinson, Manager 1904 No. 24th St. Webster 386 Omaha, Neb. $4.00 and $5.00 $2.00 and up $5.00 and up $5.00 and $6.00 per tooth $5.00 best material $10.00 $1.00 $.50 $.50 and up Singleton, D. D. S. South 14th Street Peoples' Drug Store) M. P. M. Phone Douglas 7812 Our Growing Popularity Up-to-date methods, courteous attention, clean, sanitary surroundings, five barbers who know thir business. This is what my shop offers you. Omaha's Most Successful Barber. P. H. JENKINS Telephone Red 3357 1313 Dodge Street Omaha, Neb. Dentistry 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 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 The Jones Poro Culture College Positively Grows the Hair FORMULATED 1900 "PORO" HAIR GROWER MADE ONLY BY Mrs Amelia Tarabo Malton ST. LOUIS, MOISSEUR FOR DAMMUFF, FALLING HAIR ITCHING SCALP, GIVING LIFE, BEAUTY, COLOR AND ABUNDANT GROWTH THIS STYLE OF ROW ADOPTED JUNE 1935 NET WT. 2 OZ 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 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 Office, 109 South 14th St. (Over People's Drug Store). Res, 2519 Maple St. Omaha. If you are interested in new or second hand 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 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 Rex Theatre Ed Gavin and His Tango Girls in "GLORY BE TO PETER" All New Songs and Dances Every Afternoon and Evening 1316 Douglas Street A Riot of Fun—Don't Miss It HOLSUM AND KLEEN MAID Why Buy Inferior When The Best COSTS NO MORE? JAY BURNS BAKING CO. The Crescent Whist Club met Tuesday with Mrs. Jackson, who presented each member with a bunch of violets. The first prize was won by Mrs. White, the booby by Mrs. Odessa Jackson. Pleasant Green Baptist Church ended a revival Sunday night with an addition of forty-four members. Twenty-six were baptized at St. John's A. M. E. Church Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock. To reach our rapidly growing outside circulation it is necessary to go to press Thursday, instead of Friday. To insure insertion in current week's issue items must be in our office by Wednesday afternoon. Rev. J. K. Parker left for St. Louis Monday evening. $50.00 cash and $18.00 monthly buys a five-room cottage. Tel. Webster 5519 or Douglas 2842. Mrs. H. Vidkidz of 2218 North 27th avenue, laid covers for twenty little ones Monday in honor of her little daughter, Claretta's eighth birthday anniversary. The evening was spent in games and music. Many useful presents were received. Hair growing and hair preservation, scalp treatment, manicuring and massage. Smith, Chiles & Wheeler, 2414 North 24th. Webster 3024.—Adv. The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Lonnie Wilkes, who died suddenly Sunday, January 13, at the family residence, 938 North 23rd street, was buried January 14 at Mount Hope cemetery, the Rev. G. G. Logan officiating. Mrs. Maud Bell, of 111 South 28th street, who died Sunday, January 20, was buried Wednesday at Forest Lawn. The Rev. J. Costello officiated. Banks and Wilks had charge of the funeral. There will be a meeting of the Douglass Republican League Tuesday evening, January 29, at 8 o'clock, at the office of Dr. J. H. Hutten, over the People's Drug Store, to make arrangements for the coming campaign. M. F. Singleton, president; Dr. C. Morris, secretary. Smoke John Ruskin 5c Cigar. Biggest and Best.—Adv. Members of the N. W. C. A. are requested to bear in mind the election of officers will be held at the annual meeting, February 6. Be sure to patronize Monitor advertisers and tell them why.—Mention the Monitor. Mrs. W. A. Davis, of 3222 Charles street, who has been confined to her home by illness for the past three weeks, is improving. Mr. and Mrs. C. W Wigington, who were called to Omaha by the death of Mr. Wigington's mother, left Tuesday night for St. Paul, Minn. Ladies tailoring and dressmaking, Mrs. E. M. January, 2310 N. 25th St. Webster 1483.—Adv. Joseph Robinson left Monday for his home in Cleveland, Ohio. He was called to Omaha by the death of his father. For dressmaking, call Miss Alexander. 2413 N. 29th st. Web. 3927. The Woman's Auxiliary of St. Philip's Church met Thursday with Mrs. S. B. Canty. 2409 Blonde street. The meeting next Thursday will be with the president, Mrs. H. J. Crawford, at the Cortland Apartmants.. Smoke John Ruskin 5c Cigar. Biggest and Best.-Adv. Josiah Brown has returned from Topeka where he was called by the illness of his mother. His mother returned with him and will make her home in Omaha. $50.00 cash and $18.00 monthly buys a five-room cottage. Tel. Webster 5519 or Douglas 2842. OFFICERS' TRAINING CAMP TO BE OPENED IN PORTO RICO Washington, D. C.—Secretary of War Baker January 9 announced the establishment of an officers' training camp in Porto Rico for 400 selected Porto Ricans, to be opened February 1 and to be run for three months. LODGE DIRECTORY Omaha Lodge No. 146, A. F. and A. M., Omaha, Neb. Meetings first and third Fridays of every month. Lodge room 24th and Charles. P. H. Jenkins, W. M.; W. H. Robinson, Secretary. Keystone Lodge No. 4, K. of P., Omaha, Nebr. Meetings first and third Thursdays of each month. H. A. Hazzard, C. C., J. H. Glover, K. of R. and S. Weeping Willow Lodge No. 9596, G. U. O. of O. F., meets second and fourth Thursdays of each month at U. B. F. Hall, 24th and Charles. R. S. Gaskins, N. G.; T. H. Gaskins, P. S. International Order No. 631 Colored Engineers and Portable Hoisting Enginemen meets at 2225½ Lake street first and third Wednesday in each month. W. H. T. Ransom, president; J. H. Headly, Cor. Sec.; J. H. Moss, Rec. Sec. S. L. Bush, Treas. FATHER OF MRS. S. H. DORSEY ANSWERS SUMMONS William Henry Robinson died at the residence of his daughter, Mrs S. H. Dorsey, 3643 Parker street, early Saturday morning, from hardening of the arteries. Mr. Robinson, who was born in Burford county, Ontario, Canada, January 29, 1843, was a highly respected citizen of Woodstock, where he resided until a few months ago when because of his illness he and his wife came to make their home with Mr. and Mrs. S. H. Dorsey. He was known throughout his section of Canada for his skill as a blacksmith and wheelwright. The funeral was held from the family residence Sunday afternoon at four o'clock with interment in Forest Lawn cemetery. The Rev. John Albert Williams officiated. Mr. Robinson is survived by his widow, one son, Joseph, of Cleveland, Ohio, two daughters, Mrs. S. H. Dorsey and Miss Jennie Robinson, of Omaha, and several grandchildren. George Cooper, aged 50 years, a well-known resident of Omaha, died at St. Joseph's hospital, Friday, January 18. The funeral was held from Zion Baptist Church, Sunday afternoon under the auspices of the U. B. F. Lodge, of which he was a member. The Rev. W. F. Botts officiated. Interment was in Forest Lawn. Jones and Chiles had charge of the funeral. CELEBRATE GOLDEN WEDDING Mr. Philip Walker and Mrs. Emmaline Walker, 1317 West Broadway, celebrated their fifteenth marriage anniversary. They were married in Fulton, Mo., December 31st, 1868. There were born to them nine children, five are dead and four are living. Mr. and Mrs. Walker are both members of the Tabernacle Baptist Church of this city. All of her children are Baptists. They had an informal reception from 4 p. m. to 10 p. m. They received a number of nice presents of gold coins to the amount of $30.00 or more for which they feel thankful. After the reception Mrs. Walker did as she did fifty years ago, went to the watch meeting and watched the old year out and the new year come in. GUEST AT ROBERT BURNS' CELEBRATION Mrs. J. Alice Stewart left Thursday afternoon for Lincoln to attend the Robert Burns anniversary celebration held in the Masonic Temple, Havelock, Friday, January 25. Mrs Stewart improvised a transcription of Annie Laurie, her own arrangement, and the president of the association Mr. Campbell, who is a Scotchman upon hearing Mrs. Stewart play it was so well pleased with the composition that he arranged with her to be present at the anniversary celebration. While away Mrs. Stewart will be the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Campbell. WORK OF CRISPUS ATTUCKS CHAPTER RED CROSS The Crispus Attucks Chapter of the Red Cross, which meets every Tuesday afternoon at the N. W. C. A. Home, has finished seven dozen and nine hot water bag covers for hospital use. SMITH RELIEF FUND The Big Twelve Whist club submits the following report: DONATIONS. Hall, by Mecca Amusement Co. J. H. Broomfield ..... $10.00 Dan Desdunes ..... 1.00 Mrs. Hall ..... 1.00 Mr. Ross ..... 5.0 Mr. Jenkins ..... 2.5 A Friend ..... 5.0 Total ..... $13.25 Receipts from sale of tickets and other sources ..... 80.75 Total receipts ..... $94.00 EXPENSES. Printing and advertising ..... $ 8.00 War tax ..... 5.00 Total ..... $13.00 Total receipts ..... $94.00 Expenses ..... 13.00 Balance of.....$81.00 turned over to Rev. John Albert Williams, in charge of relief fund. We are very grateful for the great interest shown by the entire community and those who contributed their services, time and money to help make this affair such a success. AMOS P. SCRUGGS, JAMES G. JEWELL, HENRY W. BLACK, Committee. WANT COLORED POLICEMAN Asbury Park, N. J.—Commissioner Leroy has received a petition from a number of citizens asking the appointment of Raymond Martin to the police force. THE MONITOR Attorney Broyles of Houston, Texas, Frankly Expresses Opinion of Certain Racial Matters Demanding Thoughtful Consideration. I do not know you personally, nor do you know me personally; nor, perhaps, does either care particularly about these two facts. But there came into my office yesterday forenoon (and I am a lawyer by profession) a man who introduced himself, or was introduced or presented by a friend of mine and his, as Fred C. Williams. He took a seat and began to tell me about himself and about how he knew me when he was a boy. And I remembered him, but would never have known him again just from sight. But Fred C. Williams presented his card and began to tell me about the virtues of The Monitor, about its purpose, about its circulation, about the intention to make it a national paper devoted to the interests of Colored people, about its editor—in a word, about everything he knew how to say good for the publication he represented. So he had not taken up much time from a very busy man until he had asked me to become a subscriber to The Monitor. I wondered why he wanted me to subscribe for The Monitor. I wondered what The Monitor expected to do in the field of publicity. I wondered many things. But by that time this same Fred C. Williams had gotten me to talking. I think he had thus succeeded because he had learned the art of appearing to be a good listener. So I glanced down the columns of The Monitor and saw the name of "Kelly Miller." I glanced over the article to which his name was subscribed and saw many times the word "Negro." After I talked he asked me to contribute an article to The Monitor. I assured him that would be among the things most easy of accomplishment, but I wanted to know what good it would do either The Monitor or its readers. He insisted. So I am handing you this communication. I have watched the religious cult and the educational development of the African-American for four times thirteen. I am now convinced that the one pronounced effect of his social institutions has been to array him against himself, against his family, against his kindred, against his neighbor of his own race, against his race. Unless the tide changes after the war, and unless the gods come from different suns, all his fight will have been in vain. Some say I ought not to talk that way. But why not? What virtue has come to him for these years? As I said above, I saw the name of "Kelly Miller." Kelly Miller is a "professor." He is a very intelligent man, but he is a pronounced victim of those social institutions alluded to. But that is no improper criticism of Kelly Miller, for we are all victims of the same institutions. It is only a question of "more or less." But I told you I saw in his article many times the word "Negro." I hate that word. It means nothing in itself but actuate my hatred or yours. But the corruption of the word, according to the American standard, is a most accursed thing. "Negro" means a male person of African descent, according to the American standard of the use of the word. It does not mean African-American; for African-American means a person of African origin, whether male or female, according to the general use of the expression or term. What is the co-respondent of "Negro"? It is "Negress," according to the same corruption of the American standard. But how is "Negress" defined, according to the American standard? One of the pronounced definitions of "Negress" is "wench." But the American author defines "wench" as a lewd woman. So that when Kelly Miller used the term "Negro" in his article he was not talking about the African-Americans, whether he was sufficiently informed in diction to know it or not. Whenever he calls himself "Negro" he calls his wife "wench." Whenever any man calls you "Negro" he calls your wife "wench." Wouldn't you hate that word, if you understood its meaning like the author of it? But if a man is "educated" he ought to know the meaning. But when a man calls his wife a "wench" there is trouble in the family. When a man calls his neighbor's wife a "wench" there is trouble in the community. When a man calls his daughter a "wench" there is an uproar at home. When a man calls his neighbor's daughter a "wench" there is an uproar in the community. Now, don't misunderstand me. I have simply used these words to illustrate what the social institutions of the African-Americans have precipitated during the last fifty years. Of course I am leaving it to your readers to determine what is meant by the social institutions. They have made the African-American distrustful of himself, distrustful of his family, distrustful of his race. But at the same time they have created in him a spirit that will repose every trust in every other race. Have such institutions done good or have they done evil? To the Editor of The Monitor: His social institutions have done more than that. They have created in the African-American a spirit which prompts him to do that which promotes the comfort and ease of other races—that which advances the material profits of other races, while delighting to promote the ill of his own race. All of this he does without really knowing that he is doing it. To illustrate: But these men are above the average in intelligence, just as stated by the testator. But this only illustrates that they are the more pronounced victims of our social institutions. Those institutions have simply impressed us with the idea that the profits shall go to other races, but that debauchery shall be kept within our own circle. Have they done good or have they done evil? If The Monitor is projected for the purpose of driving home the rights of the race at court, and desires to become national in extent along these lines, its mission is most commendable. But if its object is to seek popularity only at the "ball" it had been far better that it had never been "born." Now, Mr. Editor, I have written this communication at the special instance and request of Fred C. Williams, and if it be acceptable at all, let every word appear. Otherwise cast it in the waste basket. Yours very truly, M. H. BROYLES. Houston, Tex., Jan. 18, 1918. Plain sewing done. Children's clothes a specialty. Mrs. L. Johnson, Webster 1621.—Adv. Miss Eudora Ware 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 Mrs. J. S. Dawson 218 South 4th Street Who gains pleasure in making you comfortable. Satisfaction guaranteed. Rates reasonable. Write or wire for accommodation. TEXAS Hand the Kaiser a Paralyser! Make Your Income Tax Return Thomas Kilpatrick & Co. Thomas Kilpatrick & Co. This Space Reserved for The Top Notch Cafe 1322 N. 24th Street Telephone Webster 2421 Dunham & Dunham MAKERS OF THE BEST $15.00 SUITS AND OVERCOATS IN THE WORLD REPAIRING, CLEANING AND PRESSING SUITS AND OVERCOATS IN THE WORLD REPAIRING, CLEANING AND PRESSING 118 South 15th Street. Omaha, Neb. Hotel Cuming 1916 CUMING STREET Comfortable Rooms--Reasonable Rates D. G. Russell, Proprietor Douglas 2466 A Church Where All Are Welcome THE CHURCH 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 N. 22nd, Web. 5003 GROVE METHODIST CHURCH 22nd and Seward Sts., Omaha, Neb. Obee-Hunter Undertaking Company P. S. S. PETER J. LICENSED EMBALMERS Funeral Home, S. W. Corner 21st and Cuming Sts. PHONE DOUGLAS 8103 NAT. HUNTER Savage, Tenn. Res. 2212 N. 28th Ave. Phone Web. 4740 WE DO OUR OWN WORK and Guarantee It to be the Best That Can be Had and is the Most Reasonable Prices. For Cash or Secured Insurance. Crep) Cloth Casket, Auto Hearse, 7-Passenger Car, Rob and Embalming $75 Crepe Cloth Casket, Dead Wagon, Carriage, Embalming, $50 J. H. WAKEFIELD, MGR, SOUTH OMAHA BRANCH 4430 South 16th St. Phone South 2614 If You Cannot Get Mr. Wakefield, Call Main Office, Webster 816. Council Bluffs Calls Answered Promptly. Why No Give Us Your Business. Our Fast Auto Service Will Bring Our Doors in 30 Minutes. Largest and finest chapel and parliars in the city. Free auto to parlors and 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 816. If you cannot get the parlors, call Hunter's residence, Webster 4740. Credit Cheerfully Extended to All Worthy. We belong to the Masons, K. of P.'s, U. B. F.'s and Tabors. NAT. HUNTER Secy.-Treas. Res. 2212 1 N. 28th Ave. Phone Web. 4740 G. WADE OBEE Oldest Colored Under- taker In Omaha. PHONE DOUGLAS 8103 NAT. HUNTER Secy.-Treas. Res. 2212 N. 28th Ave. Phone Web. 4740 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 Crep! Cloth Casket, Alto Gear, 7-Piece Carry, Robe and Embalming $75 Crep! Cloth Casket, Dead Wagon, Carriage, Embalming $50 J. H. WAKEFIELD, MGR. SOUTH OMAHA BRANCH 4430 South 16th St. Phone South 2614 If You Cannot Get Mr. Wakefield, Call Main Office, Webster 816. Council Bluffs Calls Answered Promptly. Why Not Give Us Your Business. Our Fast Auto Service Will Bring Us to Your Door In 30 Minutes. Largest and finest chapel and parlors in the city. Free auto to parlors and 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. 816. Phone Web. 4740 4 South Side Notes Mr. Nathaniel Mitchell, who has been quite sick, is better. The junior stewardess' of Allen chapel, A. M. E. church, presented the pastor of the church with a large and beautiful pulpit Bible. Baby James Price, the little son of Mr. and Mrs. James Price, was taken to Lister hospital Tuesday night. His head and back will be operated on Friday. The funeral services of Mrs. E. McCoy, who died last Saturday, were held Wednesday afternoon from Bethel Baptist church. Rev. Mr. Taggart officiated. J. H. Wakefield, Manager So. Side Branch of Obee-Hunter Undertaking Co.-See ad. Little Miss Ruth Adams of 4421 South Twenty-sixth street has been unable to be in school for the last week on account of a severe cold and sore throat. The Allen Chapel Aid met with Mrs. Daniels at 2607 Parker street. The ladies were delightfully entertained last week at the home of Mrs. C. Hunter of 2510 N street. The Bethel Baptist church closed its revival services last Sunday with numbers of souls saved and a great spiritual good for the church. The time for baptism will be announced later. ST. JOHN'S A. M. E. CHURCH There is not a single word that indicates sadness written on the brow of St. John's. In spite of the severe weather the trustees have just closed a very successful quarter. We thank God for the same. Amount taken in from October to January, $803.69. Total number of persons united with church, fifty. Sunday morning services were well attended. In the evening every available seat was occupied. The special sermon delivered by the pastor, "The Pardon on the Gallows," was a masterpiece and stirred every soul to its depths. The choir sang very sweetly and feelingly, which added much effect to the service. The funeral of the late Mrs. Jennie Wigginton, who died January 13 at Sheridan, Wyo., was held Sunday afternoon at 2:30 p. m. from St. John's A. M. E. church. The Rev. W. C. Williams officiated. The Silas Johnson Western Funeral Home had charge of the funeral. The fish fry and chitterling supper given by the W. W. club at the residence of Mrs. Jackson, Twenty-fifth and Patrick avenue, was a grand success. The W. W. are very grateful to the members and friends who assisted them in every way. The amount realized was $17. Don't forget the date, Thursday, January 31. Then is when all the members and friends of St. John's will see "The Fruit of His Folly," rendered by the Wide-Awake Twenty-Four of Zion Baptist church. Admission, 25 cents. Mrs. William Thomas, who has been on the sick list, is convalescent. The Bible Class met this week with Mrs. North, 2617 Parker street. The Usher Board and Grant Brotherhood met in the lecture room of the church Monday evening. The several railroad officials will meet at the church Monday evening, January 28. All conductors, division superintendents and passengers are urged to be present to plan for the great spring rally in June. After the meeting the Usher Board will serve chitterlings, fish and ice cream. There will also be a program rendered. Admission free. MT. MORIAH BAPTIST CHURCH A splendid day was spent Sunday, and there were additions and a subtraction. The Sunday School had a splendid session. The special feature was the anniversary celebration of Mr. H. L. Anderson, who was elected the ninth time as superintendent, at which time the largest number ever seen in the Sunday School hour was present. Those taking part were: Miss Florentine Mackey, a paper, representing the girls; Master Henry Gordon a paper, representing the boys. Teachers who spoke were: Mrs. L. Lewis who is also assistant superintendent; Mrs. O. Saffold and Mrs. M. H. Wilkinson. Mrs. L. Taylor and Mrs. A. J Clark, head waiter at the University club, made short addresses. A gold signet ring with monogram and the initials of the Sunday School in script on the reverse was presented with words of compliment by the pastor. The closing remarks were made by Mr. Anderson. There were a few vocal selections, one rendered by Mrs. M. Johnson, others in unison. The closing number was, "Blest Be the Tie That Binds." SECURING EMPLOYMENT Washington—Rev. Simon P. Drew reports that over 2,500 persons have secured employment through the White Cross free employment bureau, recently established in this city. An effort will be made to extend the usefulness of the bureau into other cities. Lincoln Department (By Eugene Nichols.) Mr. Carl Christman is again able to be out, after a long and serious illness. Mr. Edward Stephen is in Lincoln visiting his brother, Mr. Lester Washington. Mrs. Elizabeth Rattley of Denver is in Lincoln. She will make her home with her daughter, Mrs. D. E. Nichols, 2951 Starr street. The mock trial at A. M. E. church last Thursday evening was a success. The case, Sellar vs. Christman, was won by Mr. Frank Christman. Mrs. Sellar's lawyer has appealed to a higher court. The next court will sit January 31 at the Masonic hall. The Red Cross club, composed of Lincoln young ladies, presented each church with a service flag. They are going to devote their spare time to making useful articles for the soldiers. The Girls' Juvenile club met at the home of Miss Mary Moss. Dr. Moss reports a busy session at the home during the meeting. Mrs. Anna Lawton left Friday for a three weeks' visit with relatives and friends at Des Moines. Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Malone had as dinner guests Sunday afternoon Mr. and Mrs. Lester Washington, Mrs. Ada Holmes. Mrs. Ashby of Omaha was in the city on business Thursday. Mr. Eddie Stevens of Chicago is visiting Mr. and Mrs. Washington, on D street. Mrs. Sellers, who was assaulted by a burglar in her home last week, is some better now. Mrs. Mabel Williams is able to be out again. The mock trial at the A. M. E. church proved a very interesting affair and will be carried to a higher court. Mrs. Perry of Larned, Kan., is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Milton Patterson. Guy Lane, formerly of Lincoln, has enlisted in the army and has been sent to Virginia. The closing law of Lincoln's business houses goes into effect Wednesday. Colored business men are showing their patriotism by readily complying with the law. COUNCIL BLUFFS Contract Let for the New Church. The members and friends of the Tabernacle Baptist church are made to feel proud of the work done on the church this far. The contract has been let and the excavation for the new addition is begun, and the water will be turned on some time this week. One carload of brick will be unloaded this week. Rev. Mr. Jackson seems to be the right man in the right place and at the right time. According to the plans and specifications it will be the best looking little church the Baptists have got in western Iowa. Without seats, heating or lights the church will cost $5,185.70. ATCHISON, KANSAS As an indication that Christianity is getting on a higher plane, the following pastors have decided to observe that choice piece of literature, in thus saith the Lord, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in amity—namely, Rev. G. B. Billops, A. M. E. church; Rev. W. W. Ewing, Mount Zion Baptist; Rev. C. H. Todd, Mount Olive Baptist; Rev. W. H. Hill, Ebenezer church. The above named met at the Ebenezer church and organized a Ministerial Alliance, which serves as a turning point and an epoch in the history of Christian life of Atchison. Officers elected: Rev. Mr. Hill, president; Rev. Mr. Todd, vice president; Rev. Mr. Ewing, treasurer; Rev. Mr. Billops, secretary. They meet every Monday morning from 11 to 12. Mrs. George Scott, Chester Clagett, Calvin Coker, Will Mitchum and Mrs. Henry Johnson are all on the sick list Lieutenant F. A. Pearl of Camp Funston, formerly a practicing physician in Atchison, will speak at the city hall Tuesday night at a mass meeting held there in the interest of the community building at the camp for Colored visitors. James McAllister, a well known citizen, died Saturday at 1:30 p. m. of pneumonia. He was sick only a few days and his death was a shock to his relatives and friends. The funeral was Tuesday at 10 a. m. from his residence, 1028 North Seventh street, Rev. W. H. White officiating. He leaves to mourn his demise a wife, six children, two sisters and a brother. Interment was at Oak Hill cemetery. Garfield Winfry and W. M. Highbranch, private soldiers at Camp Funston, wrote the Carnation Art club, thanking the members for their kind remembrance of them during the holidays. Joe Alexander, Atchison's well known teamster and contractor, professed religion during his illness. He is improving fast. It is reported that William Gorman died in St. Joseph a few days ago. He was an old resident of Atchison. Nothing definite is known. THE MONITOR Rev. Mr. Todd was unable to preside at his church Sunday, having the gripe. Mrs. Robert Cousin and Mrs. Frank Briggs left for Frankfort, Kan., Monday in response to a telegram announcing the serious illness of their mother, Mrs. George Johnson. ZION BAPTIST CHURCH All those who have been kept in by the inclement weather for the past few Sundays seemed to be thankful for the change Sunday, as good crowds were present both morning and evening to hear the excellent sermons delivered by the Pastor on "Salvation" and "Service." The Mission Circle held its annual election of officers at their first monthly meeting in the new year, with the following result: President, Mrs. Gussie Allen; vice president, Mrs. Josephine Harris; secretary, Mrs. L. Rose; treasurer, Mrs. Margaret Moore. The Wide Awake 24 will meet Friday, February 1st, at the residence of Mrs. Reuben Moore, 2302 North 27th avenue. All those who missed seeing "The Fruit of His Folly," given some time ago by this club, may see it rendered January 31 at St. John's Church, 18th and Webster. The Matrons' Club met this week with Mrs. Jones, 2425 Ohio street, Mrs. R. W. Kelly, the former president of the club, reports through friends that she likes Chicago very well. Mr. and Mrs. Kelly left Xmas day to make Chicago their home. She will be greatly missed from Zion choir and by the various clubs to which she rendered such able services. Our Sunday School is pressing onward and upward under the guidance of the following newly elected officers: Superintendent, Mrs. H. F. Smith; assistant superintendent., Mrs. R. L. Turner; secretary, Mrs. L. Dallas; assistant secretary, Miss B. Kylez treasurer, Mr. G. W. La Vert; organist, Miss I. Cochran; assistant organist; Miss Martha Hodges. Added to this list is an efficient body of teachers. Make this your home church while in the city, so that we may be helpful to each other. The S. R. Jackson Restaurant, Twenty-fourth and Burdette Streets, January 11, 1918. Western Indemnity Company, Omaha; Gentlemen—The life insurancepolicy (No. 13702) which I carried on the life of my beloved husband, S. R. Jackson, was very promptly paid. I wish to thank you very much. Mr. Jackson had been insured in your company just six weeks when he left us. Yours respectfully, ELLA ROE JACKSON. 2122 North Twenty-fourth Street. Subscribe for The Monitor. $1.50 a year and worth it. 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. $50.00 cash and $18.00 monthly buys a five-room cottage. Tel. Weoster 5519 or Douglas 2842. 2321 So. 16th St., 5 rms.....$12.50 2323 So. 16th St., 5 rms.....15.00 2220 Pierce St., 5 rms.....10.00 1912 No. 27th St., 3 rms.....13.00 2507 Chicago St., 5 rms.....15.00 2922 Grant St., 5 rms.....10.00 Douglas 2842 or Webster 5519. For Rent—Modern 4 room flat over undertaker. $12 a month. 27th and Parker. Phone Webster 816. NEATLY FURNISHED ROOMS 1217 $ _{1/2} $ and 1219 $ _{1/2} $ So. 16th St. Phone Douglas 8730 J. LOGAN. For Rent—Right at Twenty-fourth street car line, nice large front room, also medium sized back room. Webster 4745. 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, 2320 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 o'clock. For Rent—Furnished room in modern home to one lady. Webster 3466. 1414 North Twenty-sixth street. NOTICE HOUSES FOR SALE HOUSES FOR RENT For Rent—Nearly furnished rooms to man and wife, 2430 Erskine St. For Rent—Two furnished rooms, strictly modern, 1923 North 27th St. Webster 3150. Two furnished rooms with board for gentlemen, Mrs. E. J. Toddy, 2117 Grant street. Webster 5344. For Rent—Modern furnished rooms, 2320 North 28th Ave. Phone Webster 2058. Nearly furnished rooms in a private home. Modern except heat. Men only. Webster 1760. For Rent—Nearly furnished room in modern home for man and wife. 3702 North 23rd St. Webster 3727. Neatly furnished rooms, 1842 North 27th St. Call Webster 2812. For Rent. Unfurnished rooms with electric light and water, 2603 Cuming street. Harney 5412. Furnished rooms, strictly modern, 2620 Burdette street. Webster 5543. Mrs. E. M. Wright. 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. First-class modern furnished rooms. Mrs. L. M. Bentley Webster, 1702 North Twenty-sixth street. Phone Webster 4769. Fourteen neatly furnished rooms. Mrs. Ella Dunivan, 4716 South 27th street, South Side. Phone South 3067. Furnished rooms to rent in a modern house, 2619 Hamilton street. Phone Webster 1250.—Adv. WANTED—A housekeeper; one who has no incumbrance and who appreciates a good home and will accept small wares. Douglas 8682. The Business World 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 NOETH SIDE SECOND-HAND STORE Auction Every Saturday R. B. Rhodes Dealer in New and Second Hand Furniture and Stoves. Household Goods Bought and Sold Rental and Real Estate 2522 Lake St. Webster 7971 DR. P. W. SAWYER 220 So. 13th St. Phone Doug. 7150 Automobile and Open Horse Drawn Hearnes Day and Night JONES & CHILES FUNERAL HOME Lady Attendant Calls answered promptly anywhere Web. 1100 and Web. 204 Licensed Embalmer. Graduate of N. E. Conservatory of Music, Boston, Mass. Florentine F. Pinkston Teacher of Pianoforte, Harmony, Solfeggio Webster 2814 Boston Studio 2214 No. 28th Ave. Omaha. DR. CRAIG MORRIS DENTIST 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 WANTED. C. P. WESIN GROCERY CO. 2006 Cuming St. Telephone Douglas 1098 OMAHA STOVE REPAIR WORKS, 1206-8 Douglas St. Phone Tyler 20 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 built on the latest pattern. Everything sanitary. Shop department open from 8 a. m. to 11 p. m. Saturdays 8 a. m. to 11 a. m. We carry a full line of Cigars and Tobacco, Candles and Chewing Gum. TRUNKS Made from good clear lumber, covered with fibre; well bound on edges. Durable corners and braces where necessary. Sturdy locks and hinges, 2 trays nicely cloth lined. Priced at $10.00, $12.00, $13.50 and $15.00. "Omaha's Best Baggage Builders" 1803 FARNAM STREET The Bell Hotel 514 South 13th St. NICELY FURNISHED ROOMS Steam Heated Strictly Modern Douglas 3707 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. Hill-Williams Drug Co. PURE DRUGS AND TOILET ARTICLES Free Delivery Tyler 160 2402 Cuming St. Start Saving Now One Dollar will open an account in the Savings Department of the United States Nat'l Bank 16th and Farnam Streets 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 Dealer in Shoes and Gents' Furnishings 1514 No. 24th St. Omaha, Neb. GOOD GROCERIES C. P. WESIN GR Also Fresh Fruits and 2006 Cuming St. REPAIRS AND SUPP STOVES, HEATERS, FURNA PROMPT SERVICE—MOD Water Fronts and Water He OMAHA STOVE REPAIR WORKS, 1200 NORTH SIDE PETER HARRIS 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. 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 STANEK'S PHARMACY Henry Stanek, Prop. PRESCRIPTION EXPERT 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 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 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. 3831 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 Silas Johnson Western Funeral Home The Place for Quality and Service Funeral Director Licensed Embalmer in Attendance Webster 248 2518 Lake St. I TAKE PLEASURE in thanking you for your patronage. want your trade solely upon the number of times you will profit by trading here. H. E. YOUNG Webster 515 2114-16 N. 24th St. MES ALWAYS GROCERY CO. and Vegetables. Telephone Douglas 1098 UPPLIES FOR RNACES AND BOILERS MODERATE PRICES Heating Attachments 206-8 Douglas St. Phone Tyler 20 BOOSTERS PETER M. R. C. Price and Pocket Billiard Parlor Most capable and courteous barbers. Set on the latest pattern. Everything a. m. to 11 p. m. Saturdays 8 a. m. Cigars and Tobaccos, Candles and & PRICE, Props., Foreman. 2416 North 24th Street R. C. Price