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Growing Thank You! $1.50 a Year. 5c a Copy Marshall Typical College Town Seat of Wiley University and Bishop College, Tyler Center of Farming District, Terrell Scene of Hetty Green's Son's Railroad Activities. MONITOR MAN'S WEEKLY LETTER Dallas, Tex., March 7, 1918. Arriving at Longview late Sunday evening, I was fortunate in locating a former school teacher of mine, the wife of Rev., O. T. Womack, an old resident of Longview and well known in East Texas, who took special care in introducing me. After a day's work which was satisfactory, I left for Marshall, secured lodging near Wiley University and was up early the next morning prepared to do a good day's work. Marshall is a typical college town and wears her honors with serene dignity. For it fosters within its borders two very fine educational institutions. Wiley University, founded by the Freedman's Bureau, is under the direction of Prof. M. W. Dogan and J. W. Haywood, Dean, assisted by an able corps of teachers. Wiley had just suffered the loss of one of her largest buildings, the girl's dormitory, chapel and lunch room, but Dr. Dogan found time to receive the Monitor's representative and appointed one of his assistants to show me over the grounds and through the buildings and give me any information that I desired, while he tried to figure out how to make new bricks out of old ones. If any one knows the method the doctor will thank them kindly for their information. Bishop College. Bishop College, the other institution of learning, was next visited. It is supported by the Baptist Educational Society, and Prof. Maxon, a courteous and cultured northern white man, is the President. Yet his assistants are race men and women. It is a very exceptional school, having a complete college course which is up to the standard, and men and women who have been prepared at Bishop have proved to be the equal of those graduating from northern colleges. I also met here a number of business and professional men, who responded very readily to the overtures of the Monitor, and I caught the evening train west bound for Big Sandy, my next stop, with a goodly list of subscribers. Tyler Center Farming District. At Big Sandy I failed to do anything, so I boarded the Cotton Belt for my next stop, Tyler, thirty miles west, which, like many of these North Texas cities, is so old people can't just remember when it was built, and they are just the same today as yesterday. The people live in luxurious ease, for anything will grow there, and they grow everything. This is truly a farming district in the rich, sandy loam country. Quite a number of race men are engaged in business. There is also a quartette of physicians, who appear to be well cared for. Here also is located Texas College, supported by the C. M. E. Church, under the direction of Prof. W. R. Banks, President, with a corps of eleven assistant teachers and an enrollment of 270 students, housed in five very fine large buildings spread out over 325 acres of the finest land in this section. Mincola Promising Industrial Center. Terrell and Green. Terrell, my next stop, 54 miles west on the Texas Pacific and Texas Midland railroads, the latter a toy the one-time richest woman in the world, Hetty Green, fought for her only son to amuse himself with; but out of it came some good for the race, for it was here in Terrell he located the headquarters in shops and employed race men in almost every capacity that he could. Terrell was the home of William (Goose Neck Bill) McDonald, who received his start along the road of fame and fortune as the secretary of the owner and president, Col. E. H. R. Green. Many Reputed Wealthy. Many other race men in this same community have profited from this same play toy and have accumulated THE MONITOR quite a bit of wealth, Terrell claiming the distinction of having living in and near the city more than fifty race men who can write their checks in five figures or more. I left there well impressed with Terrell and Kauffman County, and spent Saturday morning in Greenville trying to pry it open wide enough to do some business for the Monitor, and finally succeeded. Bustling Denison. It being Saturday, always a hard day in a farming community, I was much relieved when the Texas Special on the M., K. & T., north bound, moved out with me on board as a passenger destined for Denison, where after one hour and nineteen minutes I was set down in this bustling railway and manufacturing town of North Texas, five miles south of the line of Oklahoma and the Red river. Here are located cotton mills, cot589 Waters-Barnhart—Mar 14 5-ton seed oil mills, compresses, railroad shops and roundhouses which employ large numbers of race men, who support a number of business of all lines and a quartette of physicians, one dentist, eleven churches, five of which are of fine large brick structures, with two equally as fine in course of construction. Sunday was an active day for me, as I attended services morning and night and witnessed the organization of the Economical War Council in the afternoon. The spirit that is being manifested in this community by the race in things that tend to advance the morale of our people is remarkable and for which great praise is due professional men, ministers and the editor of its local paper, Prof. Owens of the Gate City Bulletin. From here I will start south again over the H. & T. C, to Houston, thence east to Louisiana. Until next week, I am correspondingly yours. FRED C. WILLIAMS, Traveling Representative, the Monitor AN IMPOSSIBLE FEAT TO FIT HIS FEET Goose Creek, Texas, March 4.—Private Mose Jefferson, who was honorably discharged from the National Army at Camp Travis, San Antonio, because the Government could not find shoes big enough to fit him, is back in his little log cabin home near Goose Creek. He is sloshing around unshod, as he has been doing ever since he saw the light of day about twenty-five years ago. Mose's feet called for No. 15 shoes. As it was an impossible feat to fit his feet with the largest regulation size army shoes, and as it is necessary to conserve leather, this gentleman of megapedic distinction was honorably discharged. SPECIAL HOME OWNERS' EDITION It is proposed to issue a sixteen- page illustrated Home Owners' edition early in April. Photographs of homes were slow coming in and so getting out of this edition was postponed until April. Send in photographs of your home for this special edition. STOPPING BOOTLEGGING Houston, Texas, March 15. A step toward stopping bootlegging among soldiers in training near Houston was taken recently when the voters of the city adopted an ordinance putting out of business more than three hundred ward saloons. A total of 9,477 votes was cast and the majority for the ordinance was 2,417. The vote stood 5,947 for and 3,530 against the measure. THE NEW CRUSADE To Save Life In Armenia Where Thousands Are Perishing With Hunger While You Have Bread Enough and to Spare. Do you hear the children crying In the Armenian land? By thousands they are dying, For food—and none at hand, We must not let them perish; We will not let them die; We'll gladly help and nourish And still the children's cry! OMAHA, NEBRASKA, MARCH 16, 1918 WISELY PROVIDE FOR YOUR FAMILIES AND DEPENDENTS Emmett J. Scott, Special Assistant to Secretary of War, Urges War Risk Insurance—Time Limit Extended to April 12, 1918. Washington, D. C.—Mr. Emmett J. Scott, who, as Special Assistant to the Secretary of War, is looking after the interests of colored soldiers and colored people generally during the present war, has issued the following statement which is a real human message of vital importance to the families and dependents of colored soldiers and sailors now serving in the Army or the Navy of the United States. "In addition to thousands of colored soldiers," said Mr. Scott this week, "who are enlisted in the Regular Army and National Guard, thousands of other colored men have been drafted under the Selective Service Law and have been taken away from their families for the purpose of serving their Country in this period of national emergency and need. Further, Mr. Scott writes: "As a measure of justice to the men who have been called to give their lives, if need be, in the service of their Country, the Congress of the United States has enacted the War Insurance Law (sometimes called the Soldiers' and Sailors' Insurance Act), which provides for the care and support of the wife and children of the enlisted or drafted man during his service in the Army or Navy, and compels him to contribute up to at least one-half of his pay for their support." "The first obligation of every citizen is to his country, but there remains a duty second only to that primary duty, namely, a man's duty to protect his family and himself from any eventualities of the war. The Soldiers' and Sailors' Insurance Act makes it possible for the soldier and sailor so to provide that, no matter what may come, he may be assured that his loved ones at home will never become the objects of charity." Compulsory Allotment. "The law says the first thing that a soldier must do is to contribute in fair measure to the support of his wife and children. When he gets into a camp or a cantonment he must answer truthfully whether he has a wife, children, or divorced wife who is entitled to alimony under a decree of court, and if he has any of these three the Government will make what is called a "compulsory allotment," or what perhaps might better be called a deduction from his pay, and this monthly deduction will be made by the Government whether he wills it or not. A soldier must allot to his wife and children at least $15 a month. That is the minimum. This compulsory allotment, however, applies only to the wife and children and to the divorced wife. If the soldier chooses, he may make a voluntary allotment for the support of his mother, father, brother, sister, or other dependent. But he may be compelled to give more than $15 toward his family's support. That depends upon his pay and depends upon the size of his family and the extra amount that the Government gives as an "allowance." Government Allowance. "The amount that the Government gives, known as the 'allowance,' is fixed in the law, and this monthly 'allowance' is generously contributed by the Government each month in addition to the soldier's 'compulsory allotment,' which is deducted each month out of his wages. The Government's monthly 'allowance' is $15 for a wife alone, $25 for a wife and one child; $32.50 for a wife and two children, and $5 for each additional child, provided that the greatest or maximum amount allowed shall not exceed $50. A man may give or allot to his family as much of his monthly wages as he pleases over $15, but the amount which the Government adds or allows is definitely fixed in each case. "The father, mother, grandchildren, brother or sister of a soldier or sailor cannot get a government allowance unless they are actually dependent upon the man in whole or in part, and they cannot get it even then to a greater extent than he has been habitually contributing to their support; only in case he has been contributing more than he has to allot to them can he come to the Government for the balance, and then subject to the limitation that all the Government gives to each dependent mother or father is $10 per month, and to each dependent brother, sister or grandchild $5 per month. Compensation. "The 'compensation' feature of the law is somewhat like the present system of pensions or Workman's Compensation Act. If, as a result of injuries sustained or disease contracted in the line of duty, an officer, enlisted or drafted man, or an Army or Navy nurse, should be physically disabled, provision is made for compensation of from $30 to $100 a month to him (according to rank and pay) and, should he die, compensation of from $20 to $75 a month will be paid to his wife, his child, or his widowed mother—these being the only persons entitled to receive compensation in case of death of the soldier. For a widow alone, $25 a month; widow and one child, $35 per month; widow and two children, $47.50 a month, with $5 for each additional child up to two. If there be no widow, then for one child, $20 a month; for two children, $30; for three children, $40. For a widowed mother, $20 a month. Compensation for a widow or widowed mother shall continue until death or remarriage; compensation to a child shall cease at the age of 18, or at marriage, unless the child is incompetent. The United States shall pay burial expenses not to exceed $100. "Compensation in case of total or partial disability of the soldier is also provided for under this law. Claim for compensation in case of disability must be filed with the Bureau of War Risk Insurance, Washington, D. C., within five (5) years after discharge resignation, or within five years after the death is officially recorded. Government War Risk Insurance. "The insurance' feature of the law is especially attractive and deserves most serious consideration and the widest possible publicity. The insurance offered by the United States Government means more than life insurance to the soldier or sailor. It insures against death and total permanent disability. It is provided by the Government for the protection of the soldier and his family, in addition to the soldier's monthly allotment and in addition to the Government's compensation for the soldier's death or disability. Every soldier and sailor in the Army or Navy of the United States should carry a policy of Government insurance up to the limit of $10,000, for the low cost of such a policy will scarcely be missed from his monthly wages. This insurance applies to injuries or death while in the service or after he or she shall have left it. "Exposure to the extra dangers of war makes the cost of life insurance in private insurance companies prohibitive. It was, therefore, a plain duty and obligation for the Government to assume the risk of insuring hundreds of thousands of our soldiers who are making the supreme sacrifice. Under this law, every soldier and sailor and nurse now in the service, commissioned, enlisted or drafted, and of any age, has the right, between now and April 12, 1918, to take out life and total disability insurance up to $10,000 at very low cost, with the Government, and without medical examination. Those hereafter enlisted or drafted can take out War Risk Insurance within 120 days after enlistment, etc." Colored soldiers and sailors, don't miss this royal opportunity. The families and dependents of colored soldiers should write at once and urge colored soldiers and sailors to take out War Risk (Government) Insurance before it is too late. The time limit has been extended to April 12, 1918, in order to give all men in the service a fair opportunity to protect themselves and their families. The cost ranges from 65 cents monthly, at the age of 21, to only $1.20 monthly, at the age of 51, for each $1,000 worth of insurance, or only $6.50 per month for a $10,000 policy at the age of 21 years. This is a small charge on a man's pay—small in proportion to the benefits it may bring. The premiums will be deducted from his pay, if he desires, thus eliminating (Continued on Page 4) Vol. III. No. 37 (Whole No. 139) STOPS SEGREGATION IN DELAWARE COURT Wilmington, Del.—For a long time it has been the custom to segregate white and colored persons who visited the several courts in the city, the colored people sitting on one side and whites on the other. John O. Hopkins, the only colored representative in the council, introduced a resolution in the City Council looking to the breaking up of this old custom, and was successful in having it unanimously passed. The matter was then made known to the court authorities for proper action. FROM PUBLIC PLACES Syracuse, N. Y., March 15.—The court of appeals has decided that a Negro may not be barred from a public dance hall, bath house, or restaurant maintained by a railroad corporation, any more than he could be barred from being a passenger on one of its trains or cars. The decision, with an opinion by Judge Chase, was handed down recently in the case of Carroll H. Johnson against the Auburn & Syracuse Electric Railroad. Southern Leaders Are Fully Aroused Leading White Citizens of Nashville Form Law and Order League to Combat Lynchings and for the Securing of Justice for All Men. Will Incorporate as a Permanent Body Nashville, Tenn., March 1.—Sunday afternoon, February 24, at Wilson Auditorium of the Y. M. C. A., Nashville, Tenn., there was organized by leading white citizens a Law and Order League for the suppression of lynch law. The meeting of the 24th followed a preliminary meeting of February 17th, when a committee of seven, consisting of Dr. Edwin Mims, chairman; Judge George N. Tillman, Dr. Cary E. Morgan, C. A. Craig, Bruce R. Payne, P. D. Madden and Lee J. Liventhal, was appointed to draft resolutions and to submit a plan of action to the meeting of the 24th. The meeting on the 24th was called to order by Chancellor J. H. Kirkland, of Vanderbilt University, who nominated Judge George N. Tillman as chairman of the meeting. The meeting was attended, according to the Nashville Banner of the 25th, which contains a full account of the proceedings, by the foremost men in education, business and professional life of Nashville, including Judge Samuel Cole Williams of the Supreme Court, Mayor Gupton of Nashville, and many others. The resolutions adopted occupied nearly three columns in the Nashville Banner of February 25th, and are signed by ninety-six leading citizens of Nashville. The Law and Order League is to be incorporated as a general welfare corporation, the specific purposes of the corporation being outlined as follows: "The organization shall be known as the Law and Order League. "The objects of the league shall be to bring about a campaign of education and by all other lawful means, the development of a sound public sentiment that will lead to the prompt and certain enforcement of existing laws for the prevention and punishment of crime. "To aid in the preparation and enactment of whatever new laws may be necessary for securing early and effective punishment of crime and the maintenance of law and order. "To create and arouse a more active public sentiment in the young and old in favor of enforcement of law and to combat the evils of lawlessness. "To cultivate a spirit of higher respect for the majesty of the law, for the officers by whom and the agencies by which it is administered, and to uphold the officers of the law in the performance of their duties. "To hold public meetings, prepare and distribute literature, provide lectures, and to urge the pulpit, press and schools to stress the necessity for the suppression of crime and the maintenance of law and order, to the end that mob violence and at least the more serious crimes shall be condemned by public sentiment and certainly punished by the established processes of the law. "The activities of this league shall be absolutely non-political—except in the direct advancement of the objects of its organization." CANNOT BAR NEGROES Lifting et, Too! Blade Historical Society Community House For Negro Soldiers Much Needed Building to be Erected by Fund Contributed by Civilians in Camp Funston National Army District. Omaha Organizing for Drive. It is proposed to erect a Community House for the Colored soldiers at Camp Funston, costing with equipment $20,000. This money is to be provided by the Colored people of the Camp Funston National Army District. A Community House at a training camp is a place in which the soldiers may meet their wives, mothers, sisters and other female relatives and friends; where games may be provided and other entertainment and recreation may be had. Such places are provided not by the government but by money donated for this purpose by civilian friends of the soldiers. Under date of February 15, in reply to a communication addressed by the Editor of the Monitor, who was asked to act as chairman of our local committee, to Major Ballou, Captain Sam Bucklew, Activity Officer of the 92nd Division, to whom the letter was referred, writes: "It is very important that this house be built at once, so that the soldier may enjoy his privileges while he is in his own country. I have tried to interest the Colored soldiers' friends in the importance of this move, and we are now ready to begin building, just as soon as we get the money to buy material." When Fred Dabney, representative of W. C. Hueston of Kansas City, chairman of the general committee was in Omaha, an effort was made to form a strong local central committee to push the campaign for funds here. Several persons who were asked to serve declined; but the following persons consented to act: Rev, John Albert Williams, Rev. W. F. Botts, Rev. G. G. Logan, Rev. W. C. Williams, Rev. T. A. Taggart, Dr. L. E. Britt, J. H. Broomfield, W. H. Robinson, Amos P. Scruggs, James A. Clark, Allen Jones, J. C. Belcher, A. H. Harold, Sergt. Bradley, Joseph Lacour. W. Seals, Mrs. W. S. Metcalfe and Mrs. J. Alice Stewart. The Editor of the Monitor was chosen chairman, Amos P. Scruggs, vice-chairman; W. H. Robinson, secretary, and J. H. Broomfield, treasurer. This committee hopes to enlist several others who will be responsible for delivering and collecting the coincards which have been provided by the Comfort and Welfare Committee. These coin cards hold 50 cents. A systematic effort will be made to place one of these cards in the hands of every Colored wage earner in Omaha. Each person who is earning wages is asked to give the sum of 50 cents which he will place in this coin-card writing his name and address on the same and giving it to the person delivering it to him, whose name also appears on the card. The money so collected will be turned over to the local treasurer, who after the close of the campaign, will remit the amount raised to the Traders' National Bank, Kansas City, which is the custodian of the fund. The campaign for Omaha's share of this fund will begin March 21st and end April 2nd. Let everybody give. Atchison, Kansas, has contributed $1,400 for this fund. How much will Omaha give? PROTECTING PUBLIC FROM OVERCHARGES Washington, March 15.—The Federal Food Administrators in the various states are lending their aid toward publishing fair current prices of staple foodstuffs, thus helping to protect the public from being overcharged. All dealers found overcharging will be vigorously prosecuted. Purchasers are asked to report all such cases personally experienced to the Food Administrator of their state. TUSKEGEE WASHINGTON MEMORIAL REMEMBERED New York, March 15—Gen. Horace W. Carpenter, lawyer, who died recently leaving an estate estimated at $3,500,000, left a legacy of $20,000 to Tuskegee Institute for the Booker Washington Memorial. Columbia University and Barnard College receive bequests of more than one million dollars each. 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. Z IMPORTANT ISSUES INVOLVED An American army officer, in uniform, First Lieutenant Charles Tribett of the 367th Infantry, under orders from the War Department to proceed from Camp Upton, N. Y., to Fort Sill, Okla., was ejected from a Pullman at Chikasha, Okla., arrested and fined $5 for attempting to ride through that state in a Pullman, for which accommodation he had paid the legal fare and was entitled, both in law and morals, to receive. In the arrest, fine and humiliation of Lieutenant Tribbett, the Government of the United States of which he is a representative and upon whose lawful business he was engaged at the time of his detention, was flaunted, insulted and humiliated. Is the United States Government going to permit such an insult without demanding redress? Is the federal authority subservient to state authority? Are the whims, prejudices and unconstitutional ordinances of southern states to be permitted to let, hinder and interfere with the business of the United States Government in these serious times of war? These are all vital questions and issues which are raised by this case of Lieutenant Tribbett. Consider what the consequences of Lieutenant Tribbet's unlawful detention by the narrow-pated authorities of Chickasha might have been. Suppose, for example, he had been commissioned to deliver an imperative and important secret message to the commanding officer at Fort Sill, upon the prompt delivery of which message depended the safety of an army division. The serious consequences of his being delayed, in such a case, must be readily apparent. Despite our use of telegraph, telephone and other methods of swift communication, there may be times when the authorities may decide that certain messages must be delivered in person by trusted messengers. Aside from the violation in principle involved, suppose that Lieutenant Tribbet had been such a trusted messenger. This is a practical side of the case that needs to be given due consideration. It is a side which our Government must frankly face in considering not only the injustice but the national danger of the "Jim Crow" laws, maintained in want, notorious and indefensible violation of the Constitution of the United States throughout the South. Now, this officer had violated no law. He had purchased his ticket from his starting point in the East with Pullman reservation through to Fort Sill. He had conducted himself as a gentleman and had ridden practically half way across the continent enjoying the privileges and accommodations for which he had paid and to which he was entitled. No objections to his presence had been offered by his fellow passengers—but if there had been objections raised, that would not have affected his rights by a single jot or tittle. All went well until he reached Chickasha, when he was informed that the state law of Oklahoma, the state law, please note this well, required that he must leave the Pullman and ride in the dirty, stuffy, unsanitary "Jim Crow" car "provided for Negroes." Having paid first-class fare, Lieutenant Tribett most rightfully declined to submit to robbery by accepting "steenth" class accommodations. For this refusal to be robbed—for that is just what it is when one pays for one article and is given an inferior one—this United States Army officer on army business was arrested and fined! Can the federal authorities shut their eyes to such injustice as this? We do not believe that they can or will. Article XIV of the Constitution of the United States reads, "All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the state in which they reside. No state shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States." But Oklahoma, and other southern states, have made and enforce laws which abridge the privileges and immunities of citizens of the United States, and so enforce those laws that they not only operate against men and women in civilian life, but also against Government officials on Government business in such a manner and to such an extent that they may imperil the safety of the nation. It was to such a "law" that Oklahoma appealed in this case. Not only are the "Jim Crow" car laws of the several southern states unconstitutional and violative of the spirit of democracy for which this country stands ideally and must eventually obtain, but they are an ever-increasing menace to the stability of our nation. They are doomed to go with all other unjust and undemocratic institutions which array class against class and divide the interests of the republic. Important issues are raised by this case of Lieutenant Tribett and must be settled. One of the chief questions raised is the old one of federal and state authority and jurisdiction. Can any state make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States? The Constitution says "No." Oklahoma and other southern states say "Yes." We do not believe that the American people will for one minute endorse the unethical position that the Constitution of the United States is "merely a scrap of paper." We do not believe that either the United States Government, which is now controlling the railroads of the country, or the best sentiment of the country will tolerate such injustice and humiliation as that to which Lieutenant Tribbett was subjected. And his case is only one of many similar cases which have arisen, but the official position which he occupies makes his treatment an affront to the government. Important issues are involved in this case which cannot be ignored. ANNOUNCEMENT We have been in Lincoln a number of years, and have studied conditions here along the line of courtesy and accommodation, that is shown to our people in different places of business where certain accommodations have been arranged for the benefit of citizens and patrons, of which we are a part. We know that in a great many instances we are welcome as patrons but for other conveniences we are not welcome with that home-like hospitality as other patrons where we are forced to spend our money. As we look at the embarrassing position our ladies are placed in, for instance, when they are out shopping they are not welcome to the recreation and sitting room as other patrons, and if they want to wait for husband and friends, they are forced to the street and you feel better there because you know that you are not welcome to these accommodations. Our men have the barber shops and pool rooms conveniences while our ladies have nothing. To eliminate this condition especially for our ladies, we have decided to open a first class cafeteria to compete with any business of like nature in Lincoln, where we are welcome as patrons, we have seen fit to install a lavatory and sitting parlor for our ladies, and you are welcome at all times with that homelike hospitality to enjoy all the privileges we have arranged for all. Opening date to be announced later: THE DUNBAR CAFETERIA, Colley & Galbraith, 240 North 10th Street. THE "SMARTER SET" Now that the "Bostonians," that famous representative singing organization which held the most commanding position in the history of light and comic opera singing in this country for over thirty years, has passed away, it remains for the "Smarter Set," formerly known as the "Smart Set," and headed by Salem Tutt Whitney and J. Homer Tutt, to sustain the popular interest in the melodies of the standard songs of the day, and the songs of originality. As a singing organization the "Smarter Set" is without equal in this country. The press throughout the United States has proclaimed this to be a fact and though they are only humble Colored entertainers, yet when they blend their repertoires, all question of race, color, creed and conditions are forgotten. The "Smarter Set" will be the attraction booked for the Boyd on Sunday next for three nights. Matinees Sunday Tuesday and Wednesday. DIAMOND THEATER OPENS The Diamond Theater, at Twenty-fourth and Lake streets, which has passed under the management of Mr. J. Kulakofsky, who was raised in omaha, has been thoroughly remod- THE MONITOR eled and renovated. It reopens today and it is Mr. Kulakofsky's determination to make it one of the most popular movie houses in the city, where everyone will be given a cordial welcome and where the best pictures and serials will be shown. McGlone and ination and Leo Leonard G guide the de as City Com FOR FIRST TIME IN HISTORY OF CITY Norfolk, Va., March 15.—For the first time in the history of Norfolk, colored troops marched at the head of a procession of white soldiers in this city today, February 22. The colored troops numbered about four hundred men. They came from Camp Stuart. DEATH OF MRS. IDA TYLER Mrs. Ida Tyler, widow of the late Ernest F. Tyler, formerly of Omaha, died at her home in St. Paul, Minn., last Friday night with pneumonia. The body was taken to Columbus, Ohio, for interment. Mrs. Tyler had many friends in Omaha. She was expecting to visit Miss Lutie Bryant here Easter. SPEAKING OF POLITICAL CANDIDATES. Alfred C. McGlone, who is seeking the nomination for City Commissioner, is a member of the Northwest Hotel Men's Association, Independent Order of Oddfellows and the Elks. He spent twenty years in the hotel business. For four years he was superintendent of bridge construction for the Norfolk & Western Railway. He is a Spanish War Veteran and was formerly captain of Company F of the Nebraska National Guard. His friends are enthusiastic in their admiration of ALF Telephone Douglas 5712 PACIFIC Pool Parlor C. BRANCH, Proprietor BOB JOHNSON, Mgr. Cigars, Tobacco and Soft Drinks LAUNDRY OFFICE 1014 SOUTH TENTH STREET (Opposite Fullman Hotel) OMAHA, NEB. THE SANITARY ICE CREAM PARLOR FIRST CLASS DELICATESSEN Full Line of Groceries 1425 No. 24th St. Omaha, Neb. Busy Bee Cafe E. D. Washington, Prop. GOOD HOME COOKING 1210 DODGE STREET OMAHA ECONOMY TAILOR C. M. SIMMONS, Prop. 22 years in the tailoring business Goods called for and delivered. Phone Doug. 6335 We cut trim, make suits to order, $25.00 up. Ladies and Gents' Clothes cleaned and repaired. 114 Sa. 13th St. Omaha, Neb. THE SANITARY ICE CREAM PARLOR FIRST CLASS GOODS AT LOW PRICES FULL LINE OF GROCERIES 1425 North 24th St. Omaha, Neb. P. WILBERG BAKERY Across from Alhambra Theatre The Best is None Too Good for Our Customers. Telephone Webster 673 The Jackson Lunch Room Open 6 a. m. to 9 p. m. Short Orders Six O'clock Dinner Special Home Cooking 2122 No. 24th St. Omaha. L. WOLK, Tailor L. WOLK, Tailor First Class Tailoring. Men's Second Hand Clothes at Bargains All Kind of Alterations and Special Dry Cleaning. 1506 No. 24th St. Omaha, Neb. 19 --- Alfred C. McGlone. F. WILBERG McGone and are confident of his nomination and election. Leonard C. Johnson, who aspired to guide the destinies of growing Omaha as City Commissioner, is a successful young business man, being vice president of the San Juan Fish and Packing company. Remember the Moonlight Club dance April 2.—Adv. Candidate for City Commissioner To the voters of Omaha: I am a candidate for the important office of city commissioner, and if nominated I shall make a vigorous campaign effort to perform the duties of the office to the best of my ability, always having in view an honest, economical, impartial and efficient administration of municipal affairs so far as may influence authority and influence may go. ALFRED SORENSON. Mr. Sorenon was born in Wisconsin, which was introduced at Racine College in that state; is a graduate of the law school of Harvard University; is a printer by trade; has been a newspaper man nearly twenty years; has successfully published The Omaha Examiner for 18 years; became a resident of Omaha in 1871; is a property owner and a man of family. Mr. Sorenon has entered his camp as a member of the SUSENOE believes that he will receive a very large vote. BOYD THEATRE 4 Nights, March 17-18-19-20 Mats. Sun., Tues., Wed. America's Greatest Colored Show THE SMARTER SET Formerly The SMART SET Headed by Salem Tutt Whitney and J. Homer Tutt Presenting 'MY PEOPLE' The Music and Mirth of a Race Everything New and Ahead of the Times PRICES, Matinee, 25c, Sunday, 25c-50c Nights, 25c to 75c BIG SHOE SALE Now Going On at Full Speed Many a hard earned dollar can be saved at Carlson's store this week. C. J. CARLSON 1514 North 24th St. LADIES' SPRING COATS ON SALE $1.50 Aprons .....98c $5.00 Silk Waists .....$2.98 SHOES OF ALL KINDS Ladies' Shoes .....$1.98 Men's Fancy Shoes .....$3.98 Child's Fancy Shoes ..$1.50 BOYS' CLOTHING Boys' Suits on Sale.....$2.98 $7.50 Boys' Suits .....$4.98 J. HELPHAND CLOTHING CO. 314-316 North 16th St. VOTE FOR Leonard C. Johnson CANDIDATE FOR City Commissioner Elect a Business Man to This Position. PRIMARIES APRIL 9th, 1918 PETER H. BURKE VOTE FOR DON'T FORGET THE EASTER B AT MECCA HALL, TUESDAY April 9, 19 STER B ST MECCA HALL, TUESDAY April 9, 191 Under auspices of HARMON Perkins' Jazz Band of Six Pieces this oc Band of Six Pièces will furnish this occasion. 50c AMOI T-H-E-A-T-R-E Perkins' Jazz Band of Six Pieces will furnish the music for this occasion. DIAMO T-H-E-A-T-R-E 24th and Lake Streets Which has been closed for two renovating and remodeling Opens Today, Satu UNDER NEW M Mr. J. Kulakosky wishes the best pictures and serials will patronage and guarantees you to the DIAMOND. been closed for two weeks undergo- d remodeling. TODAY, SATURDAY, MAY UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT. Malakosky wishes to inform all pa- and serials will be shown. He guarantees your money's worth. BOND. Which has been closed for two weeks undergoing a thorough renovating and remodeling Mr. J. Kulakosky wishes to inform all patrons that the best pictures and serials will be shown. He solicits your patronage and guarantees your money's worth if you come to the DIAMOND. PETER H. HARRIS Hotel Cuming KEEP YOUR The M Amusem On the 24th and O ROLLER SKATING, DANCING MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT CAFE AND SOFT DANCE SPECIAL NIGHTS—Sunday Skating Sunday, Monday 8 P. M. to Watch The Monitor's for Special A F. J. THOMPSON, Mgr. PHONE Warden On Sixteenth St STEAM HEATED ROOMS—HOT AND By Day for One By Day for Two By Week BILLIARD PARLOR IN CONNECTION EASY WALKING DISTANCE Douglas 6332. BUY THRIFT KEEP YOUR EYES ON The Mecca Amusement Co. at the 24th and Grant Street S. EATING, DANCING, MOVING, ENTERTAINMENT, CABARET, THE AND SOFT DRINK FOUNTAIN NIGHTS—Sunday, Monday and Wednesday Sunday, Monday and Friday E 8 P. M. to 11 P. M. The Monitor's Amusement Co. for Special Attractions SON, Mgr. BOBBIE BROWN PHONE W. 1984 Garden Hole On Sixteenth Street at Cuming, ROOMS—HOT AND COLD RUNNING One. $50. Two. $1.00. $2. FOR IN CONNECTION FOR GENTLEM WALKING DISTANCE TO HEART OR Charles H. Warden BUY THRIFT STAMPS ROLLER SKATING, DANCING, MOVING PICTURES, MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT, CABARET GARDEN CAFE AND SOFT DRINK FOUNTAIN. Warden Hotel "OSBORNE" 2506 North 2 Eighteen Years as Cost Man WE SELL ONLY HIGH GRE SHOES Women's high top, grey, Goodyear r Women's high top dark brown Good Women's high top black kid, guaran Buster Brown, Misses and Children' Men's dark brown, welt, regular $1 Women's and Children's Bungalow A OUR SHOES GU Telephone Webster 1412 2506 North 24th Street. Years as Cost Man With Shoe Man. ONLY HIGH GRADE, RELIABLE top, grey, Goodyear welt Shoes for... top dark brown Goodyear welt Shoes for top black kid, guaranteed solid leather, Misses and Children's Shoes, for... own, welt, regular $10.00 value, for... Children's Bungalow Aprons and Dresses OUR SHOES GUARANTEED Oster 1412 West Side 24th St. Women's high top, grey, Goodyear welt Shoes for. $8.75 Women's high top dark brown Goodyear welt Shoes for. $8.75 Women's high top blue skirt solid leather, for. $6.00 Buster Brown, Misses and Children's Shoes, for. $2.75 Men's dark brown, welt, regular $10.00 value, for. $6.95 Women's and Children's Bungalow Aprons and Dresses Made to Order. OUR SHOES GUARANTEED ADMISSION. 50c ER BALL HALL, TUESDAY EVE l 9, 1918 Six Pieces will furnish the music for this occasion. THAT'S ALL MOND I-E-A-T-R-E for two weeks undergoing a thorough ing. Saturday, March 16th NEW MANAGEMENT dishes to inform all patrons that the s will be shown. He solicits your es your money's worth if you come VOTE FOR ALFRED C. McGLONE Spanish-American War Veteran Candidate for CITY COMMISSIONER NON-PARTISAN TICKET Phone Red 3393 Office 311-315 Brandeis Theatre Building PRIMARIES APRIL 9, 1918 1916 CUMING STREET Comfortable Rooms—Reasonable Rates D. G. Russell, Proprietor YOUR EYES ON Mecca Cement Co. Grand Grant Street Stroll DANCING, MOVING PICTURES, DEINMENT, CABARET GARDEN SOFT DRINK FOUNTAIN. Sunday, Monday and Wednesday Monday and Friday Evenings M. to 11 P. M. Actor's Amusement Columns Special Attractions BOBBIE BROWN, Asst. Mgr. N E W. 1984 en Hotel Ninth Street at Cuming. AFT AND COLD RUNNING WATER—BATHS ...50c, 75c, $1.00 ...$1.00, $1.25, $1.50 ...$2.00 to $4.50 CONNECTION FOR GENTLEMEN WHO CARE DISTANCE TO HEART OF CITY Charles H. Warden, Proprietor. THRIFT'STAMPS— North 24th Street. Best Man With Shoe Manufacturers HIGH GRADE, RELIABLE SHOES Goodyear welt Shoes for.....$8.75 New Goodyear welt Shoes for.....$6.95 guaranteed solid leather, for.....$5.00 Children's Shoes, for.....$2.75 Regular $10.00 value, for.....$6.95 Galow Aprons and Dresses Made to Order. HOES GUARANTEED West Side 24th St., Near Lake St. THAT'S ALL ING a thorough March 16th T electrons that the the solicits your with if you come C FOR RED C. ALONE American War eran date for ITY SSIONER BAN TICKET Red 3393 Brandeis Theatre lding APRIL 9, 1918 a wy Events and Persons gt i are Madinah reise i kno aig tae Aina zel Wood and Mrs, L, Peoples. Who are the babies? Go and see. Cast your votes for the baby of your choice at the Burlesque Baby Show, March 18.—Adv. W. H. (Bob) Robinson, who has been confined to his home by sickness for two weeks, is able to be out again, much to his own delight and that of his friends, Frank Locklare was buried March 6 from the Silas Johnson Western Funeral Home, Interment was at Forest Lawn. $50.00 cash and $18.00 monthly buys a five-room cottage. Tel. Webster 5019 or Douglas 2842. Ethel, daughter of Mr. and Mrs, Alfred Jones, who is ill at the Nich- olas Senn hospital, is slowly improv- ing, Miss Della Cross of New Orleans, La., is the guest of Mrs. Susie Smith, 2618 Lake street. For Rent—Ten-room modern flat, walking distance, $25.00. Douglas 3607, ‘The Rev. John Albert Williams was the speaker at the noonday services at Trinity Cathedral, Thursday, Fri- day and Saturday of last week. Meet me at the Mecea April 9th. Henry B. New, aged 43 years, died at a local hospital March 7. ‘The body was shipped to Marriam, Kansas, where his mother and other relatives reside, March 9, by the Silas Johnson Undertaking company, A_ brother, Lewis New, and a sister, Mrs. D. Ly- ons, of this city, accompanied the re- mains. Smoke John Ruskin 5c Cigar. Big- gest and Best—Adv. The Crispus Attucks Auxiliary of the Red Cross met as usual Tuesday at the N. W. C. A, Home. The wo- men have made ten double bed socks and ten large operating socks. Some of the members are knitting sweaters. Helpers are needed. All are weleome. Why don’t you join the Community Chorus? Meets every Sunday after- noon at 4 o'clock at St. Philip's church, Join NOW before member- ship closes, No charges. Come out and learn to sing. Mrs. J. M, Wicks of Rock Island, Ili, is visiting her mother and sister, Mrs. Hart and daughter, at 2817 No. 27th street. H. C. Holiday of 3406 Patrick ave- nue is spending a week in the country as the guest of Mr, and Mrs, John Smithward, Mrs, Richard McGhee is quite ill at ler residence, 2319 South 16th street. Mr. Clyde LeRoy Glass of Boston, Mass., concert pianist, will be present- ed in recital June 1th by the 0. N. E. Club. Jesée Lee Glover, son of J. H. Glo- ver, who recently underwent an oper ation at the State hospital, is slowly recovering. Henry Gant of Camp Funston, Kas., has been a guest this week at the Booker 'T, Washington cafe. George Bolden, an old and highly respected citizen, died at his late res- idence, 1033 South 28d street, March 1th. ‘There will be a “St. John’s” baby, a “Brandeis” baby, an “O. N, E.” baby, a “South Side” baby and an “S.T. M.” baby at the Burlesque Baby Show March 18.—Adv. J. H. Broomfield went to Minneapo- lis this week on business. Railey Jackson, manager of the Dunbar Club, has just purchased a seven-passenger White. Get ready for the Moonlight Club's second dance at the Alamo, April 2. - -Adv. Mrs. George Wheeler of 2819 North 28th street, served a five-course din- ner Tuesday evening complimentary to Mrs, M. Alma Johnson of this city, and Mrs. Catherine Hubbard of St. Louis. The table decorations were carnations and American beauty roses. Covers were laid for fifteen, After the dinner the evening was spent in games and music. Of course YOU are going to the Moonlight Club dance April 2.—Adv. Bayliss A. Pegg went to Oklahoma this week on a business trip. ‘The Dorcas Kensington met at the home of Mrs, M. Walker, 2809 Miami street, Tuesday. This society will give a social March 16 at the home of Mrs. E, Smith, 2534 Hamilton street. “When Your Wife’s Away,” a three- act drama will be given at the Bur- lesque Baby Show.—Adv. oe ba ape a RS ihe ae ay Miss Algernon Pryor, who has spent the past two years with relatives in the east, returned to her home in the city ‘Thursday. ; ‘Mrs, Pearl Fletcher and Mrs. Susie Stone gave a birthday dinner in honor of the latter’s husband, Sunday, March 3, Covers were laid for twenty-three. The house was beautifully decorated with patriotic colors, and the table with roses and lillies of the valley. After a delicious seven-course dinner the evening was spent in music and games, with Mrs. D. Peoples at the piano. Mr, Fletcher was the recipient of many beautiful gifts on this his thirty-sixth birthday anniversary. Aaron Rayford has returned home from the hospital, Be sure and go to the Burlesque Baby Show at St. John’s A. M. E. ‘Church, March 18—Adv. Henry, the son of Mr. and Mrs. James Smith, of North Thirty-fourth street, has been confined to his home for the past week with the measles. - Come to St. Philip's church Sunday afternoon at 4 o'clock for the com- ‘munity chorus, Wanted, a good barber. Guarantee to right person. Apply 1916 Cuming street. Leota Gladys, daughter of Mr. and ‘Mrs, Wm. Pitts, died Mareh 6th at the age of seven years and eleven months, and was buried from the family res- idence March 8, the Rey. W. C. Wil- liams, pastor of St. John’s A. M, E. Chureh, assisted by the Rev, M. H. Wilkinson of. Mt. Moriah Baptist church, officiating. Interment was in Forest Lawn. Her four little play- mates, Ida and Lucille Crockett, Susie vie and Mary Lewis Allen, sang “Lead, Gentle Saviour” and also acted as pallbearers. Silas Johnson had ‘charge of the funeral, Mothers, attention: Owing to the ‘high cost of cotton goods, have your ‘children’s clothes bill cut by calling Webster 7034—Adv. 3t Don’t miss the Easter ball at the | Mecca THE WAITERS’ PROTECTIVE EMPLOYMENT ASSOCIATION The Waiters’ Protective Employ- ‘ment Association have changed their ‘meeting from Sunday afternons to ‘the first and third Tuesdays nights ‘of each week. | The second of such meetings will be held at the U. B. F. hall, 24th and Charles streets at 9 o'clock, Tuesday ‘night, March 19th, All waiters and hotel employes are requested to be present at this meeting as topics of vital interest will be discussed, __The principle speakers will be Mr ‘Scott, Mr, Williams, Mr. Guy, Mir. ‘Watson, Mr. Jordan and Mr. Jones A... Jordan, Pres, | E. L, Ellis, Secy. James Perry was called to Jackson: ville, Mo., this week by the illness 91 ‘his mother, (N. W. C, A, HOME : ELECTS OFFICER= The N. W. C. A. met March 6 and elected the following officers for the ensuing year: Mrs. Jessie Moss, pres- ident; Mrs, Anna Bowler, viee-presi- dent; Mrs. Kate Wilson, secretary’; Mrs. Martha Smith, corresponding secretary, and Mrs. Lena Moore, treas- urer. Three year members of the Board: Mesdames J, G. Jewell, Al- phonso Wilson, Nat Hunter, Two year members: Mesdames Moore, Anthony and McCorkle, Four new members wero enrolled, * i. wo my, } i | View |. Wis | ATS Te : a Te 3} ABRAHAM W, PARKER Passed into Rest Mare 12, 1916. ‘Two years have passed away and he ig still in our memory. Devoted Wife and Children and uncle, George A. Robinson, Philadelphia, Pa. MADAM JACOBS MAGIC HAIR GROWER SPECIALIST Bring your short and kinky hair to the Magic Hair Grower, Manu. factures her own. goods. Will answer outside calls. Web. 2820 Parlor 1910 N. 27th St. beeneneneneententettntt tet tent batten entered John Hail LADIES AND GENTS TAILORING Work Called for and Delivered SUITS MADE TO ORDER Pressing, Cleaning, Dyeing and ‘Alteration a Specialty. Webster 875 1614 North 24th St. THE MONITOR H. Schnaubers Clothing CREDIT Men and Women $420 N. W. NAKEN Start Saving BUY YOUR SHOES AND FURNISHINGS FROM Joe Lewis AND SAVE MONEY QUALITY GUARANTEED Webster 3103 2503 N. 24th St. AUGUST ANDERSON GROCERIES AND FRUITS Good Goods—Fair Prices Webster 2274 24th and Clark. 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 Survdries MADAME HENDERSON | HAIRDRESSER and MANICURIST | “Agent for the Celebrated Madame Walker Preparations. The Walker Method Taught, Diplomas Granted Phone Webster 1489 2301 Ne Beth St" Omaha, Neb MELCHOR.- Druggist ‘The Old Reliable Tel. South 807 4826 So. 24th St. soe sees eeeaaire eee eects prertrene tons teersrecetnes os Liberty Drug Co. ) EVERYBODY'S DRUG STORE B, Robinson, Manager 1904 No. 24th St. | Webster 386 Omaha, Neb. beer er he SN us Eagle Baggage & Express Co. A Wi ANDERSON Auto or Horse Service Quick Delivery Webster 4777-1831 N, 22nd St. | Phones: Office, Douglas 3841; Res-| idence, Harney 2156 | Reference—Any Judge of the Dis-| | trict Court of Douglas County. | | | E. F. Morearty ATTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT LAW 640 Bee Bldg. Omaha, Neb.| Thompson, Belden & Co. The Fashion Center for Women Established 1886 Web. 2088 Give Us a Trial The Tailor LADIES SUITS OR SKIRTS MADE TO ORDER Cleaning, Pressing and Repair- ing Neatly Done for Ladies and Gents MEN’S SUITS MADE TO ORDER Called for and Delivered PRICES REASONABLE W. B. WALLACE, Manager 1807 North 24th Street Our Spring HATS Are Now Here WOLF 1421 Douglas St. The Jones Poro Culture College Positively Grows the Hair LD Sie = | ip, ORD cl) A sik GROWER) VAG sneecee \ WN) 7% Cplgectrrd | | 8 DANORUFT FALLING MAIR TEMING | Notas tm 22" Wee eee yy Mm E> = i}ing ‘the scalp. We positively grow Fieteecee tie meas tater anise | taught. Sterilized equipment. Steam | heated booths, All work private. | MRS. ANNA EVANS JONES j 1516 North 24th St. || webster 5450 | Harney 5100) Buy Good Groceries J. L. BETTS ~~ HOLSUM KLEEN MAID Oe a en OMAHA TRANSFERCO. BAGGAGE WHEN IN TEMPLE, TEXAS sToP WITH Mrs. J. S. Dawson 218 South 4th Street Who gains pleasure in making you comfortable. Satisfaction guaranteed. Rates reasonable. Write or wire for accommoda- tion, WE have decided to continue opening at 8:30 a.m. and closing at 6 p.m. every day, Satur- day included. We are sure that Monitor readers will approve of this. Thank you. fad Thomas Kilpatrick & Co. SPECIAL Table D’Hote Dinner Sunday 50 Cents | : Classy Entertainers If you cannot come, telephone your orders and we will deliver them. The Top Notch Cafe 1322 N. 24th Street | Phone Webster 2421 (People's Undertaking Co.) __ North Side 2101 Cuming St. [9 | «~Phone Douglas 8103 [7 | a , | South Side 24th and Q Sts, | fir &£ fe Nights and Sundays Call | fig a — South 2614" | me 4 - All other times call Doug- oo Le ##) las 8103, main office and calls ca a} | will be answered at once. Mics aN We belong to most all Fra- 3 ternal orders. Can secure county burial for a those who have not means for Dae . f) buriat fy F | — Ring and ring again until =<! you get us, Douglas 8103, G. W. OBEE, Mgr. J. H. Wakefield, Seey.NAT. HUNTER, Treas. Embalmer Phone South 2614 Res. Tel. Web. 4740 FRANK GOLDEN, Auditor ae | A Church Where din > All Are Welcome Aisi or LON Services Nee at aN Sunday School, 10 a. m. i; ee and be HP") | Preaching, 11's, my 8 p. m. [eiipee pend Bt League, 6:30 p. m. ¢ |, UMAR AS S| Florence P. Leavitt Club, Mon- Liiiil) Spe niche ese Leathers) day afternoon, JL We ate, see | Prayer Meeting, Wednesday oe canted Evening. ath - W. H. M.S. Thursday Afternoon GROVE METHODIST CHURCH Ladies’ Aid, Friday’ Afternoon. 22nd and Seward Sts., Omaha, Neb. GRIFFIN 'G, LOGAN, ‘ Rims Res, 1628 N. 22nd, Web. 5003 TEXAS | is A Poor .- ¢ | : me E Portrait = | | IS DEAR Ao %&, | AT ANY PRICE, i =O 5 BUT A GOOD ONE eC \ IS WELL WORTH i THE MONEY. =x 4 OURS ARE GOOD IN an | AND YET my) Gs i NOT EXPENSIVE. j {f ) Vm | MAKE THE ih f \ | APPOINTMENT if i 1) eG TODAY. | i ‘ Vn — i | 5 . t {i Tit rt) uy) Butters Studio Webster 6701 1306 North 24th st South Side Notes Mrs. Jane Washington of 1523 Ber- ry avenue, who has been sick about two weeks with la grippe, is able to be up again, Mr. Nathan Hilton, who was sick in bed the last week, is some better now. Till be at the Easter ball at the Mecca. The families of J, A. McGaugh and Wm. Carter, who have been quaran- tined* since early in February, is out again, * Mrs. Elizabeth Reed of South 32nd street who has been very sick, is some better. Mrs. M. F. Starnes, who has been very sick for a fortnight, is improv- ing nicely under the care of Dr. Hut- ten. She is able to sit up some. Babies large and babies small. Ba- bies short and babies tall; may be seen at the Burlesque Baby Show, March 18, at St. John’s A. M. Ey Church.—Adv. The Union Pacific R. R., one of the divisions of the Allen Chapel A. M. E. Church rally, will give their first sup- per and entertainment Saturday night, March 16, at Knights of Tabor hall, 2418% N Street. Supper will be served from 5 p. m. throughout the evening, with program at 8 o'clock. Everyone welcome. Admission 25e. Mrs. Laura Jefferson, Conductor. Mrs. Sara Gray of 4222 South 24th street, who has been sick for some time with asthma, had a severe at- tack Sunday, but is better again. Mr. and Mrs. Cheek of 32nd and U streets, are both on the sick list. Mr. Edwards, of 33d street, is able to be out again. Mrs, Bessie Johnson, who under- ‘went an operation some time ago, is getting along nicely. She was able to be out fora while Monday. Lincoln Department The wonen’s day rally at the A. M. E, church was a grand success, Three programs were rendered by the ladies. One hundred and ninety-two dollars were raised by the ladies. The first Sunday in May has been set aside for men’s day rally, Death’s mighty sway has taken three of our loved one from us in the last week: Mrs, Lawn Hale died Friday at her home on North 17th. Mrs. Hale had been a resident of Lincoln for some years. She was a woman of unques- tionable character. She leaves to mourn a son, husband, father and sister. The funeral was held Sun- day from Mt. Zion church. Burial in Wyuka, Christina Cowdin, who recently came to Lincoin from Kansas City, Mo. with her parents for improvement of her health, died Saturday, March 9, at 8:10 o'clock. Christina was a girl who was loved by every one who met and came in contact with her. She was a young Christian and an ardent church worker when her health per- mitted. She always had a sweet smile and a kind word for those she met. The body was taken to Keets- ville, Mo., Monday evening for burial Mrs. Sharpenstein, who was an old and well respected citizen of Lincoln died at her home on South Sunday evening at 6:35. Mrs. Sharpenstein leaves two daughters, Mrs, J. Miller and Mrs, G. Miller, a granddaughter, Mrs. Gross, and a sister, Mrs. Major Moore. Funeral arrangements had not been completed at this writing. The L. L. S. Kensington gave a surprise party on Mr. O'Donell in the form of a handkerchief shower, Many friends were present. The D. M. 8. Club are having three meetings in preparation for their en- tertainment Monday even, March 18, at Masonic Hall on South Lith St. ‘The L. L. S, Kensington met at the home of Mrs. Clara Shipman, 851 Uni- versity avenue. ‘The usual business meeting was carried on. Rey. Brooks of Kansas City preach- ed to a very appreciative congregation Sunday at Mt. Zion Church, Mr. and Mrs; Fred Williams were in Lincoln Sunday afternoon visiting at the home of Mrs, D. E. Nichols. Mr. Henry Crews has returned from Camp Funston, where he reports everything very lively. He tells of great business opportunities for the Colored man. Have your suit cleaned and pressed at Nichols Tailoring Co., 219 North 9th. We carry the finest fabrics in tailor made suits and overcoats. Give us a trial. Phone L-8431. ATCHISON, KANSAS, Mr, and Mrs. A. Whitney have moved back to their farm, having spent the winter in town. Mrs. J. W. Lewis is improving. Mrs. Rachel Taylor is on the mend. ‘Miss E. Carson is improving slowly. The Utopia Art Club reports a pleaant meeting at the residence of Miss Chloe Pyles last Tuesday. Mrs. Josephine Brown and Miss Vina Hedge of Weston, Mo., are vis- iting Mrs. Della Wilson, who is very sick, Mrs. Bertha Smith of Topeka is vis. iting her sister, Miss Lettie Hunt. Dr, W. W. Caldwell of Kansas City visited in the city Sunday. Mrs. Will Field of Weston Sundayed in Atchison. Wash and Dave Busey of Leaven- worth, brothers of Mrs. Della Wilson who is very sick, visited with her Sun. day. Miss Minnie Johnson is indisposed. Mrs. Marah Peterson, who has been sick in bed two weeks, is able to be vp again. Mrs, George Ray of Omaha is vis: iting relatives and friends. Mrs. Henrietta Fox of Omaha is vis- iting iwth her sick mother, Mrs, Abror Kerford. Mrs. Marah Peterson, Miss Minnie Johnson, John Smith and A. Davis are ous latest sick patients. A fire Saturday a, m. at 10:30 de- stroyed the house and contents of Preston Mosley, 721 W St. Mr. Mos: ley carried some insurance. Nettie Johnson of Des Moines is vis- iting relatives. BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH NEWS ‘The pastor preached on the Fourth Seal of Revelation last Sunday. Sunday morning service 10:45. The sermon topic will be “The Unknown God.” _B. Y. P. V. 6 p.m. Sunday night, Fifth Seal, Preaching 8 p. m. ‘The Mission Circle meet Thursday afternoon with Mrs, Frank Harris, 2730 R street. Matt Hilton, 5110 South 33d St., who has been sick for the past week with pleurisy, is much improved, Mrs. Reed, of 32d and W, who has been confined to her home for the past keew, is much improved. The characters of the famous Tous- saint Dramatic Club are successful in their rehearsal and they are now ready to present their new play, which will take piace the last Thursday eve of this month, March 28th, at A. O. U. W. Temple, 25th and M streets. Admission 25e.—Adv. Babies large and babies small, ba- bies short and babies tall, may be seen at the Burlesque Baby Show, March 18, at St. John’s A. M. E. Church.— Adv. COLORED SOLDIERS URGED TO INSURE i Gxatbenadt Wis icc Daas trouble on his part. It is dangerous to procrastinate, ‘The Goyernment is making a liberal and unprecedented offer to its fighting forces, but the offer is open only for a limited time—April 12th, 1918, be- Ing the last date for those in the sery- ice on or before December H, 1917. Now is the time to act. The United States Government is back of this contract of insurance. Nothing is saf- er than our Country's guarantee, In case of the soldier's death, each $1,000 of Government insurance will pay to his beneficiary (wife, child, brother, sister, parent, etc.) the sum of $5.75 a month for 240 months (20 years), less any payments made to the insured for total and permanent dis- abiuity. Any losses tn excenn of pre- miums received will be borne by the United States Government. Insurance protection is not limited by any pro- vision as to line of duty, ‘Thirty-one days’ grace are allowed for payment of overdue premiums. i insurance lapses it can be revived or reinstated within six months. Government War Risk Insurance holds good alter the war and even though the soldier leaves the service, provided it is changed in form within five years after the close of the war. No medical examination will be re- quired for this change. This insur. ance cannot be attached, assigned or otherwise taken by creditors. Can you think of a better investment? A soldier can take out any amount of insurance he desires from $1,000 to $10,000 (in multiples of $590). A $10,000 policy will yield his family or dependents $57.50 a month for 240 months (20 years), thus absolutely guaranteeing them against want for many years after his death, and avoid- ing the temptation to wastefully spend a large amount of money suddenly re- ceived. Not only soldiers with families, but even those with no dependents should eagerly grasp this opportunity to take out War Risk (or Government) Insur- ance. Why? (1) Because the insur- ance is payable to the soldier in monthly installments of $5.75 for each $1,000 of insurance should he become totally and permanently disabled. (2) Because he may at some later date acquire, by marriage, a depend- ent whom he would be glad to make his beneficiary (the name of the bene- ficiary can be changed at any time within certain prescribed limits), and (3) when the war is over and he comes out of the army, he may not be able to pass a physical examination for life insurance in a regular com- pany. Many Colored Soldiers Already Insured. It is highly encouraging to note that, out of a total strength of 2,212 Rene te Makar Loar aly Shea a THE MONITOR 372nd Infantry (colored), now sta- tioned at Camp Stuart, Newport News, ‘Virginia, has written $17,277,500 of ‘War Risk Insurance, and that after a canvass of the entire regiment only forty men, with no dependents, de- clined to insure. It is likewise grati- fying to note that the 350th Field ‘Artillery at Camp Dix, New Jersey, consisting entirely of colored men, is ‘qne among a number of regiments where every officer and man in the ‘regiment is protected by Government insurance. Think of what this will mean to the Negro race after the war Is overt ‘Think of the economic strength and measure of respect it will bring to this great group of loyal Americans, enabling them to buy homes, go Into business, and to become self-support- ing citizens, Colored soldiers and sailors, let me ‘urge you to take Immediate advantage ‘of the generous provision that has been made by our Government in the ‘matter of War Risk Insurance. Friends and Relatives of colored ‘soldiers and sailors, let me urge that you write and tell our men in the ‘Army and Navy to insure at once, before it Is too late, Urge them to insure heavily at cheap Government rates, perhaps cheaper than they can get anywhere in the world, under a contract backed by the United States Government, thereby obtaining Insure ance and ereating an estate that can- not be attached, assigned or otherwise taken hy creditors, and thus provid. ing their families and dependents against want for at least twenty years to come. Tell them to act now, for April 12th, 1918, Is their last chance. Editors, ministers, teachers, phy- sicians, business men and all reading classes among the Negro people are urged to spread’ information with re- spect to this Government War Risk Insurance among the families and, as far as possible, among the colored soldiers, pointing them to this great opportunity. Application blanks and full infor- mation concerning Government insur- ance may be procured by any soldier from the Bureau of War Risk Insur- ance, Washington, D, C.; from his commanding officer, or from the in- surance officer at the camp or canton- ment where he is stationed. All other persons desiring information or help ‘in this connection should address the ‘589 Waters Barnhart—Mar 14 —4— Director of the Bureau of War Risk Insurance, New National Museum, Washington, D. C. (Signed) EMMETT J. SCOTT, Special Assistant to the Sec'y of War. Classified RATES—1% cents a word for single insertions, 1 cent a word for two or more insertions. No advertisement for less than 15e. Cash should ac company advertisement. HOUSES FOR SALE THIS IS A BARGAIN $200 Down will buy a moder five- room cottage on paved street. Good neighborhood; near school and car line. Call Webster 1124 after 6:30 ond Sunday. Fight-room house for sale at 28th and Maimi streets, Call Webster 5519 or Douglas 2842.—Adv. $50.00 cash and $18.00 monthly buys a five-room eottage. Tel. Webster 5519 or Douglas 2842, " FURNISHED ROOMS FOR RENT. Furnished rooms in strietly modem house. Men preferred. 814 North 23r street. Red 8156, Mrs. Ida Cary. First class rooming house, steam heat, bath, electric light. On Dodge and 24th st. car line. Mrs, Ann~ Sanks, 924 North 20th st, Doug. 437.. NEATLY FURNISHED ROOMS — 1217%, and 1219¥3 So. 16th St. Phone Douglas 8730 J. LOGAN. “Two furnished rooms, 2415 Indiana avenue, Tyler 3399-W. “Modern furnished rooms to gentle- men in private home. H. L. Anderson, 2914 Lake street. Webster 3171. For Rent—Two furnished rooms, strictly modern, 1928 North 27th St. Webster 3150. For Rent—Modern furnished rooms. 2820 North 28th Ave. Phone Web- ster 2058, Neatly furnished rooms in a priv vate home, Modern except heat. Men only . Webster 1760. For Rent.—Nice front room, 2621 Miami in private family. Neatly furnished rooms, 1842 North 2ith St. Call Webster 2812, __ First-class modern furnished rooms. Mrs. L, M. Bentley Webster, 1702 North Twenty-sixth street. Phone Webster 4769. j FOR RENT—Ten rooms. 1403 N. 18th street. $16.50. Phone Douglas 3607.—Adv. Furnished rooms. Mrs. H. W. Brown 2552 Spaulding street. Colfax 3627. One modern room for gentleman only, 2536 Parker street. Webster 4490, i PROBATE NOTICE In the Matter of the Estate of Elizabeth Harden, deceased. Notice Is hereby given that the cred- tors of said deceased will meet the ex- ecutrix of said estate, before me, County Judge of Douglas County, Nebraska, at the County Court Room, in said County, on the I8th day of April, 1918, and on the 18th day of June, 1918, at 9 o'clock a, m., each day, for the purpose of pre- senting their claims for examination, ad- Justment and allowance. Three months fare allowed for the creditors to present their claims from the 17th day of Mareh, 1918, BRYCE CRAWFORD, ae ‘County Judge. In the Matter of the Estate of Samuel K, Harden, deceased, Notice is hereby given that the cred- itors of said deceased will meet the ad- ministratrix of said estate, before me, County Judge of Dougias County, Ne- braska, at the County Court Room, in sald County, on the 18th day of April, 1918, and on the 18th day of June, 1918, at § o'clock a. m,, each day, for the purpose of presenting their claims for examination, adjustment and allowance. Three months are allowed for the cred- itors to present their claims, from the Vith day of March, 1918. BRYCE CRAWFORD, County Judge. b. C. PATTERSON, Attorney. NOTIC#. In the County Court of Douglas County, Nebraska, In the Matter of the Estate of Hampton ‘A. Watson, deceased. To the Heirs-at-Law, Creditors and All Persons interested in said Estate: You are hereby notified that a petition was filed in this Court on the 26th day of February, 118, alleging that Hampton A. Watson died in the year 1905, leaving no will and testament; that at the time of his death he was a resident of Douglas County, Nebraska, und was possessed of the following deseribed real estate, to- wit: Lot 47, in’ Nelson's Addition to Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska, as plitted and recorded; that your petition- e> Is interested in said estate as an heir to one-third interest therein; sald pett- tioner prays that a hearing be had on Said petition and that notice thereof be given as provided by law, and that upon said hearing a decree of heirship be en- tered finding that the sole heirs of Hamp- ton A. Watson, deceased, are William A. Watson, Howard ©, Watson and your petitioner, all being the sons and only: aughter ‘of deceased; and that further administration be dispensed with. You aire, therefore, notified that a hear- ing will be had on’ said petition at the County Court Room of said County on the 20th day of March, 1918, at the hour of 4 o'clock a. m, and that if you fail to ap- peat and contest the said petition the Court may grant the same and enter de- cree of heirship, and decree that further administration of said estate be dispensed with. BRYCE CRAWFORD, (35-87) ‘County Judge. The Business Business Enterprises Conducted by Colored People—Help Them to Grow by Your Patronage. ee BANKS-WILKES Ne eee eatlalactinn Guaranteed 1914 Cuming Street —————— 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 "| SeuoensiateateosscS sees! Res. Colfax 3881 Douglas 3181 AMOS P. SCRUGGS ‘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 eceneenoeesntetl sieteeerereneeeereneeencet : DR. P. W. SAWYER ; Dentist {220 So. 13th St. Phone Doug. 7150 peepee tenepepeereeeeene ‘Automoplie and ‘Open Horse Drawn Hearses Day and Night JONES @ CHILES FUNERAL HOME Lady Attendant Calls answered promptly anywhere Web. 1100 and Web. 204 Licensed Embalmer. heceenmememeeoeewemeeeeeeeh "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, Oe eae Ree ac ean or ee | DR. CRAIG MORRIS | DENTIST 2407 Lake St. Phone Web. 4024 Receber eee ctaeieamerenet TERRELL’S DRUG STORE | Graduate Pharmaciat Prompt Delivery" Excellent. Service Webster 4443 24th and Grant PROBATE NOTICE PROBATE NOTICE CE ae Re eS ea a ee ete ee ee GOOD GROCERIES ALWAYS C. P. WESIN GROCERY CO. Also Fresh Fruits and Vegetables, 2006 Cuming St. Telephone Douglas 1098 LN NN ‘6 ch oe - By a ee i 1 Four 2 — | 1 © e Y pi Sergt-Major E, W. Killingsworth R,C. Price At Camp Funston At Home on the Job. The Alamo Barber Shop and Pocket Billiard Parlor The best equipped shop in the state. Most capable and courteous barbers. | | Thelen “Galstad shop te te seats baie on aha tees paseeneraeaeraas | | Bie etiautetrnet nities Mee ekg ee SaNDn S17 exrry's ul Hine of Ghotes Cloare and Tabacces, Catal afd | Greet ame : KILLINGSWORTH & PRICE, Props., | Ba Mayo, Foreman ; Phone Webster 5784, 2416 North 24th Street THE BETTER KIND ; Made from good clear lumber, | covered with fibre; well bound on edges. Durable corners and | braces where necessary. Sturdy | locks and hinges, 2 trays nicely — cloth lined. Priced at $10.00, $12.00, $13.50 | and $15.00. eling & Steinle “Omaha's Best Baggage Build- | cre” | 1803 FARNAM STREET +t intiiowerrEmnnee Ss. JACOBOW FRESH LINE OF GROCERIES Gold Meda! Flour Speclat Sale for Ths Month on All | Webster 1917 2702 Lake St. | The People’s WATERS BARNHART PRINTING CO Ae 3 ve fy HSN o_o a= ; FOR ; ae : Good Shoe Repairing . TRY ; ‘i F ; H LAZARUS, 2019 Cuming St 3 eed pees he scenes eceaeies Hill-Williams Drug Co. PURE DRUGS AND TOILET ARTICLES Free Delivery Tyler 160 2402 Cuming St. 1, iit nents [csinnaecamaieasamnaesnees Start Saving Now Savings Department aoe United States Nat'l Bank | 16th and Farnam Streets nescence eerie of C. S. JOHNSON 18th and Izard = Tel. Douglas 1702 ALL KINDS OF COAL and COKE at POPULAR PRICES. Best for the Money OOOO ODO Established 1890 | Cc. J. CARLSON Dealer in Shoes and Gents’ Furnishings 1514 No. 24th St. Omaha, Neb. We Have a Complete Line of | FLOWER,GRASS AND GARDEN Seeds Bulbs, Hardy Perennials, Poultry Supplies Fresh cut flowers always on hand s Stewart’s Seed Store 119 N. 16th St. Opp. Post Office Phone Douglas 977 sucbaicne deat uatec ia sel ae ae aos 1 STANEK’S PHARMACY Henry Stanek, Prop. PRESCRIPTION EXPERT Cor. 24th and L Sts. Tel. So. 878 See Sun ea Be reed SOMTRIEIBRENITIIIIOT EOS Petersen & Michelsen Hardware Co. GOOD HARDWARE +2408 N St. Tel. South 162 The Jensen Market CHOICE FRESH AND CURED MEATS AND PROVISIONS 2708 Lake St Omaha, Neb. Neatly Furnished Rooms Modern Conveniences With or Without Board Telephones, Doug. 9458, Doug. 8703 In Connection with THE WASHINGTON CAFE 1719-21 Cuming Street Omaha | J.A.Edhoim —_ E. W. Sherman 24th, Near Lake hc Phone Webster 130 ae | CASH MARKET Retail Dealer in Fresh and Salt Meats, Poultry, Oysters, ete. 2003 Cuming St. Doug. 3834 Home Rendered Lard. We Smoke and Cure our own Hams and Bacon, ieeqicaas siasabasresdmcs sss I e Asay, 7 A > al pol W Adda Pa — ei ew = a EES) Cm. The Silas Johnson — _ Western Funeral Home | Weonter 248 2518 Lake st. | nn I TAKE PLEASURE H. E. YOUNG Webster 515 2114-16 N. 24th St.