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Growing Thank You! $1.50 a Year. 5c a Copy Mrs. Howard Gould States Her Position Supported Ransom's Candidacy Because She Believes That Colored Americans Are Entitled to Representation in Congress; Wants to See Race Have Simple Justice. IS SOUTHERN BORN WOMAN Has No Theories of Race Equality to Exploit, But Believes In Plain Speaking. NEW YORK.—A great deal of comment has been caused by Mrs. Howard Gould's enthusiastic advocacy of the election of the Rev. Reverdy Ransom in the recent New York campaign for congress. This noted woman of culture, wealth and refinement who is an active suffragist, made speeches for Dr. Ransom and urged the Colored people to stand unitedly behind him. Dr. Ransom did not receive enough signatures, because of his late entry into the campaign, to have his name placed upon the regular ballot. He, however, ran independently and his name having to be written in, he received only 500 votes. Mrs. Gould's appearance and earnest speech at a mass meeting in Zion church, on the eve of the election, in favor of Dr. Ransom's candidacy created quite a sensation. Prompted by Conscience. Gould made the following statement: "I am afraid I can hardly explain in terms that will carry conviction. Frankly, I merely acted in accord with the deepest and most sincere promptings of my conscience. When I tell you that I am a Southern woman, a Clemmons of Clemmonsville, N. C., you will understand that I have no theories of race equality to exploit. "I want to see the Negro in America get simple justice and an opportunity to develop all his possibilities for good and useful citizenship. To my mind the blackest page in our national history is our treatment of our citizens of African descent. It sickens me to the soul to read frightful accounts of Negro lynchings in the South for supposed offenses which a white man might commit with impunity. Knows Conditions. "I have watched with a sad heart the suppression of Negro men and women in the Southern states, and in many instances my recent visit to certain sections of the South brought tears to my eyes. The lack of educational opportunities and the scant political recognition is no less than appalling. I do believe that the Negroes' only hope in gaining full citizenship and recognition as a man rests in his political representation through the members of his own race. This is no large task, if they would only realize their power, co-operate and concentrate their efforts in a common cause. I am aware of this defect, and it is my aim to lend every aid, influence and effort in securing their rights, and to create a true feeling of democracy for the large mass of people. The Negro is such an elementary part of our daily life that there can be no excuse for overlooking his welfare." Fairness of Demand. Mrs. Gould said she did not know the candidate at all well. She had first seen a statement of his platform and had been impressed with the fairness of the demands of a section where there are more Negroes than anywhere else in like area in the world for representation in congress. Lynchings Soul Sickening. Mrs. Gould continued: "As I have said before, it sickens me to the soul to read frightful accounts of Négro lynchings in the South for supposed offenses which a white man might commit with impunity. "It is worth remembering that the bogy of racial equality has two sides to it. In my studies of the problem, and I have lived in the South and know it as only a Southerner can, I have found that there are more white men ready to break down race lines and cohabit with black women than there are black women desirous of living with white men." Equal Educational Chances. "I see no reason why the South should not give the Colored children equal advantage to acquire an education as the white children. It is a short-sighted policy to follow any other plan if our country is to be raised to its highest power." Always be a gentleman. Let the other fellow be a boor, if he thinks it best, but not you. Be a gentleman. THE MONITOR NO RACIAL FRRICTION AT CAMP UPTON No Segregation There and Army Regulations Are Strictly Obeyed By All. CAMP UPTON, New York, March 12.—Visitors to Camp Upton are especially impressed with the cordiality which seems to exist between the Colored and white troopers. The white draftees experience no fainting fits when required to salute a superior officer whose shade happens to be a shade or two darker than his. Nor does a junior officer show any embarrassment when he meets and salutes a superior officer of color. Army regulations are army regulations, and each and all feel that they are to be obeyed and that without distinctions of any kind. The 367th Colored Infantry is not set off into a prescribed territory, as if they were the victims of some communicable disease, and a visitor speedily discovers that the most cordial relations exist between the two races. Said a visitor to this camp recently: "The Colored officers of this camp are men of the highest type and compare favorably in all things to the white officers. As for the Colored dratees, they are showing the beneficial effects of systematic training, regular habits and army discipline. Many of the dratees knew little discipline before going to camp. Having to respect position, particularly when the superior is a Colored man, is something new to some of them. No one now goes to Upton without paying the 'Buffaloes' a visit. They are the central figure of the training camp—a camp where real Americanism is not a hollow mockery and where racial amity and goodwill reign." EAGER STUDENTS IN CAMP DODGE SCHOOL Camp Dodge, Des Moines, Ia., March 14.—A school of 1,672 pupils is some school, as every one will acknowledge. This is the number of men in the 366th Infantry at Camp Dodge who are learning their A B C's. They are receiving instruction at one of the Y. M. C. A. buildings. Many of these men when they came to the cantonment were unable to read or write their own names, but now they are making rapid progress along the line of learning the three R's. These men seize with avidity the occasion and opportunity of learning how to read and write and make very apt pupils. Some of the better educated men among them are learning French and German. In the work of the regiment they are so well pleased that those who are sent back home on account of disability regret the cause of their going. SERVICES DURING HOLY WEEK AT ST. PHILIP'S CHURCH The Holy Communion will be celebrated every morning during Holy Week, March 24-30, at 7 o'clock, with the exception of Good Friday. On Maundy Thursday the hours for the Holy Eucharist are 7 and 10 a.m. Good Friday the usual three-hour service, commemorating the three hours during which our Blessed Lord hung upon the cross and spoke what are commonly called "the seven last words," will be held from 12 noon till 3 o'clock. Persons are at liberty to come for such portions of the service as other duties may allow. It is best to come at noon and remain through if possible. There will also be service at 8 p.m. GIVES $10,000 FOR BATH HOUSE Pittsburgh, Pa., March 22.—A Pittsburgh has given $10,000 toward a fund to provide proper care for more than 20,000 Negroes from the South, brought here by large concerns to work in mills and other plants. John T. Clark, executive secretary of the Urban League of Pittsburgh, 505 Wylie avenue, made this announcement. Through the league provision will be made for caring for these Negroes, obtaining better housing conditions and keeping them in work. METHODIST MINISTERS LEAVE FOR CONFERENCE The Rev. G. G. Logan, pastor of Grove M. E. church, and the Rev. G. W. Walton, pastor of the M. E. Mission church, South Side, left Tuesday for Tulsa, Okla., to attend the annual conference. It is cheaper to buy than to rent. OMAHA, NEBRASKA, MARCH 23, 1918 Band of 15th N.Y. Infantry Making Big Hit Overseas NEW YORK, March 14.—A Colored band, headed by Lieutenant Europe, who once led the orchestra on the Forty-fourth Street theater roof, is the pride of Colonel William Hayward and the Fifteenth New York regiment (Colored) in France. In a letter to City Chamberlain Alfred J. Johnson, the former public service commissioner grows enthusiastic over the joy the band is giving the soldiers and the sensation it is proving on foreign soil. "Our band is the most wonderful thing over here," Colonel Hayward wrote. "I don't believe any money ever brought as much pleasure and happiness for human beings as that $10,000 of Daniel G. Reid's has given in the shape of a Negro band." The band was recruited from musicians in the United States, Cuba and Porto Rico. The first man approached for a contribution was Daniel G. Reid. "How much will the whole shooting match cost?" he asked. "Ten thousand dollars," was the reply. "Shucks!" said Mr. Reid. "Go get your band. I'll pay the check." When the first contingent of American soldiers, on leaving the trenches, reached Aix-les-Baine on February 16, the Col. Hayward's Negro band met Protest to Governor of State of Louisiana The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People Is Steadily on Its Big Job. SEC. SHILLADY IS LIVE WIRE NEW YORK.—The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People sent to Governor R. G. Pleasant of Louisiana the following telegram of protest against the lynching of three Colored Americans by white farmers near Delhi, La., on Tuesday, February 26, the affair growing out of an accusation of hog stealing. The association's secretary John R. Shillady, characterized the lynching as an indefensible attack upon the morale of the nation and as affecting national prestige abroad. "Hon. R. G. Pleasant, Governor, Bator "Press dispatches in New York papers report that three Negroes, whose names are given as Jim Lewis, Jim Jones and Will Powell, were lynched near Delhi, La., Tuesday, February 26, as the outgrowth of trouble between whites and Negroes, the lynched Colored men having been accused of stealing hogs. The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, composed of representative citizens of both races, most emphatically protests against this defiant disregard of the laws of your state and against this indefensible attack upon the morale of this nation at a time when justice and law enforcement at home are essential to national prestige abroad. We protest not only in the name of our ninety branches and 10,000 members, for whom we speak directly, but in the name of the law-abiding citizens of the whole country, who feel chagrined, humiliated and outraged that in the states of our nation mobs are allowed to take the law into their own hands and wreak vengeance upon men because they happen to be black. "These outrages, we would remind you, are not a matter of state concern alone, but affect the whole nation. Such acts as this mob lynching because of alleged hog stealing put the president and the United States in a most embarrassing and difficult position when the executive of the country seeks to protect, however rightfully, against outrages committed in Belgium or Armenia. "This is the second Louisiana lynching reported within thirty days by the press of the country. No reply has as yet been made by you to our inquiry of February 6 for information as to any action you might deem fitting to take in the circumstances of a Negro lynched on January 26. For the information of the newspapers of the country which receive our regular press service we inquire what action you, as governor, propose to take to uphold the laws of Louisiana? (Signed) "JOHN R. SHILLADY, "Secretary, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People." Courtesy counts! The automobile went; the house was mortgaged and then came the last resort of humbled womanhood, "Boarders Wanted." Johnson is said to be in Barcelona, Spain, where he has, according to friends, become a bull fighter. Owing to his conviction he dare not return to the United States. Mrs. Johnson was 74 years of age. CHICAGOANS PUT TO WORK IN PLANT HERE Two cars of Colored men, from Chicago, in charge of William Deverees, chief of the Armour police, were taken to Armour's packing plant on the South Side Wednesday. Manager R. C. Howe says forty laborers, both white and Colored, skilled in the packing house work, were brought here because of a shortage of labor on the market here and a surplus in Chicago. They are used to working in coolers. Ordinary laborers, according to Mr. Howe, are not "acclimated" to these working conditions and are not properly outfitted—as is necessary—as the men just brought in. Increased speed in preparing meats for shipment to the allied forces is under way in the packing houses, Mr. Howe says. EDUCATOR LEAVES $50,000 ESTATE Prof. H. T. Kealing Owned Both City and Farm Property. Kansas City, Mo.—The will of Prof. H. T. Kealing, the educator who recently died, has been filed in the Wyandotte county probate court. He left $50,000 in property, which is divided among his widow and children. The property consists of residences in Philadelphia and Bordentown, N. J., a ranch near Waco, Tex., and a farm in Wyandotte county. New York.—An effort to raise $80,000 to erect a Negro hospital in Harlem, N. Y., is on foot and several meetings have been held in churches and other places to interest the people in this latest venture among the Colored people of this section of New York City. The McDonough Hospital association is the organization under which the movement is being launched. THE M Is H 85% of the Colonies 80% of the Colonies 75% of the Colonies 60% of the Colonies The Monitor is circulated in 333 and Haiti, outside of Nebraska and, Mr. Advertiser, it will put of the Colored people. What Some of The Monitor is a splendid publication, credit to our city. It gives us pleasure to advertise in it and we believe that it brings us good results. ROBERT COWELL, President Thomas Kilpatrick & Co. This firm has been one of our regular advertisers from the beginning. The Monitor is customers. CI The Chapman is a one inch "ad" in years. I advertise in The Monitor because it brings results. I always read the paper too, because I find it interesting. MON Is Read By Colored People o Colored People o Colored People o Colored People o ted in 335 cities and town Nebraska. It is putting will put you on the map me of Our Adverti publication, a us pleasure to that it brings As an adve ily recommen trace more d other weekly THE MONITOR Is Read By 85% of the Colored People of Omaha 80% of the Colored People of Council Bluffs 75% of the Colored People of Lincoln 60% of the Colored People of Nebraska The Monitor is circulated in 335 cities and towns in 37 states, Canada and Haiti, outside of Nebraska. It is putting Omaha on the map and, Mr. Advertiser, it will put you on the map if you want the trade of the Colored people. What Some of Our Advertisers Say: The Monitor is a splendid publication, a credit to our city. It gives us pleasure to advertise in it and we believe that it brings us good results. ROBERT COWELL. President Thomas Kilpatrick & Co. This firm has been one of our regular advertisers from the beginning. the Monitor has brought us many comers. CHAPMAN DRUG CO. Lincoln, Nc the Chapman Drug company has carried inch "ad" in our columns for more than or because it had the paper, ing. MONOFF We know it great major therefore nai dium through The Monitor has brought us many good customers. CHAPMAN DRUG CO., Lincoln, Neb. The Chapman Drug company has carried only a one inch "ad" in our columns for more than two years. I advertise in The Monitor because it brings results. I always read the paper, too, because I find it interesting. A. BONOFF, Exclusive Ready to Wear Garments for Women, 1409 Douglas Street, Omaha. --- them at the train. The soldiers tumbled out to the music of "Hail, Hail, the Gang's All Here," and medleys of Negro and patriotic American airs. "If Mr. Reid could see the tired, exhausted men straighten up, shift packs a little higher on their backs and step like school kids when that band plays," Col. Hayward exclaimed; "if he could see the thin faces lean out of hospital windows to catch every note of melodious cheer from a Southern melody of the Sextet from 'Lucia,' he would be pleased with his investment." In the commander's letter was enclosed praise of the band by Johnstor De Forest, American Red Cross representative at a base hospital. Mr. De Forest described a concert where the band played to 750 patients and more than 20 0nurses, physicians and corps men. "I have yet to find a single man who does not seem to have been stimulated in spirit by just hearing those Colored boys of your play,' the Red Cross man wrote. "That they came from the little U. S. A. was so much to the good. I don't think I am laying it on too thick when I say every man who heard those boys play is a better soldier and better able to help win the war." MOTHER OF JACK JOHNSON DEAD; MONEY ALL GONE Chicago, March 18.—Teenie Johnson, mother of Jack Johnson, forfer champion pugilist died last night. For a brief time in the heyday of the career of her son, she knew a prosperity and notoriety such as seldom comes to a Colored "mammy," but the curious who gazed at the house at 3444 Wabash avenue today saw the mute testimony of fallen grandeur, a sign reading "Boarders Wanted." When Jack became champion and money rolled in upon him he bought the Wabash avenue house and presented it to his mother. He bought her gowns and jewels and an automobile and employed a chauffeur to drive it. Then came the champion's conviction of violating the Mann act, his flight and the forfeiture of the heavy bonds under which he was at liberty. Vol. III. No. 38 (No. 140) NITOR By people of Omaha people of Council Bluffs people of Lincoln people of Nebraska and towns in 37 states, Canada putting Omaha on the map— the map if you want the trade Advertisers Say: As an advertising medium we can heart- y recommend The Monitor, as we can face more direct results to it than to any her weekly we have used. As an advertising medium we can heartily recommend The Monitor, as we can trace more direct results to it than to any other weekly we have used. WASHINGTON HAT & SHIRT CO., J. Katelman & Sons, Proprietors, 303 South 16th St., Omaha, Neb. ight us many good N DRUG CO., Lincoln, Neb. company has carried only ons for more than two We know that The Monitor reaches the great majority of Colored people and therefore naturally feel it is a proper medium through which to solicit their business. ORCHARD & WILHELM CO. E. Lewis Holland, Adv. Manager. We know that The Monitor reaches the great majority of Colored people and therefore naturally feel it is a proper medium through which to solicit their business. ORCHARD & WILHELM CO. E. Louis Holland Ady Mengo HARLEM WANTS HOSPITAL Lifting Lift, Too! No.140) Celia Pa. Wooley Summoned by Death A Staunch Friend of the Race Sincerely Mourned by Thousands; Founded the Famous Frederick Douglas Center; Was Brilliant Woman. CHICAGO.—Celia Parker Wooley, the aged Christian worker, mother of Frederick Douglas Center, in which she labored for the upbuilding of the Colored race and attracted the foremost white philanthropists of the country, was buried from Abraham Lincoln Center, Monday, March 11, at 2 p. m. Rev. Malvina Morse Manns delivered the eulogy. The platform was bedecked with flowers and a Colored choir sang soft chants and carried out the flowers behind the coffin. Mrs. Manns, who is pastor of the Third Unitarian church, spoke brilliantly and said in part: "Mrs. Wooley had a moral vision which was a standing power of goodness. She did not possess it, but it possessed her. Her thoughts were given to abundance of life. Her treaty was in gentleness and not aggression. Her kindness and beauty shone in the very face of darkness. Hers was a message of life; something greater than a tool in the management of life. In her moral vision she rather weeps for us than we for her. Her power was unconscious in every difficult talk. The words she has spoken for freedom cannot die. Hers was a moral triumph of a human creature. Love is crucified every day, yet love and truth abide. Her poems showed that no matter how low or unconcerned a person may be they always glean some knowledge of the better way." ATTORNEY HEUSTON FOR ALDERMAN Kansas City, Mo., March 21.—William Clarence Heuston, the talented and popular attorney, has been nominated by the republicans of this city for alderman of the Eighth ward, which has a large Colored population. Mr. Heuston is one of Kansas City's most substantial and progressive citizens, irrespective of race. He is a graduate of the Kansas university and enjoys a liberal practice in his profession. With the united support of the race in Kansas City, Mr. Heuston will be elected. Lincoln News 2 Mr. L. Gibson is slowly recovering from a severe attack of la gripe. Mrs. Wyatt Williams of 311 South Twenty-first street, recently returned from Sedalia, Mo., where she was called by the illness of her aunt, Mrs. Jane Fields. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph McWilliams have recently removal from Lincoln to Biair, Kan., where they have taken up a farm. Miss Corinne Letcher of 2245 South Seventeenth street is recovering from an attack of la gripe. By the way, has your neighbor subscribed for The Monitor? Ask him. Mr. and Mrs. Trego McWilliams are justly proud of the fine boy who has come to gladden their home, and Mr. and Mrs. Jefferson McWilliams are equally proud of the beautiful daughter born to them. Mr. Thomas Coleman, better known as "Tommy," is conducting one of the leading university party houses called the "Rosewild." Mr. Coleman came into popular favor by conducting one of the finest ice cream parlorls in the Capital City. Lincoln is quite proud of the good record one of her favorite daughters, Miss Freado Cooley, who graduated from the University of Nebraska, class of '16, is making as a teacher in the public schools of St. Joseph, Mo. Mrs. Craig, Mrs. Nettie Fredericks. Mrs. Mary Terrine, Mrs. Virgie Griffin, Mr. Peter Turner and Mr. Bud Johnson of Omaha were in the city to attend the funeral of Mrs. Annie Sharpenstein last Sunday. The closing rally for Rev. Mr. Talbot, of Newman M. E. church, was held last Monday night, at which time Rev. J. S. Payne preached. Rev. Mr. Talbot left Tuesday for Tulsa, Okla., to attend the annual conference. Mr. Cedell Norris of the University School of Music has arranged a splendid Easter program for the Baptist Sunday school at 2 p. m. on Easter day. The junior and primary scholars will have a short program at 1:30 p. m. All are invited to come out to these exercises. A grand Easter egg rolling and musical will be given Monday night, April 1. Come find the hidden nest of eggs. St. Anice tabernacle has enjoyed one of the most prosperous years of activity for a long time, having taken in twenty-five new members. A beautiful imported Japanese painted teapot was presented to Mrs. Lulu B. Moore for bringing in the largest number of candidates over five. Mrs. Mary L. Williams, the preceptress, purchased the gift. Mrs. Genevieve Weaver is confined to her bed with a severe attack of fever. Rev. R. R. Powers of El Reno, Okla., will be in the city March 27 and preach at the Mount Zion Baptist church on Easter day, both morning and evening. Come and hear this great messenger of God. We wish to extend our heartfelt thanks to the many friends who so faithfully assisted us during the illness and death of our sister and mother, Mrs. Anna Sharpenstein. Especially do we thank the Eastern Star chapter, the Daughters of the Tabernacle and the Gideon Band and Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Griffin, for the beautiful floral designs contributed and all flowers received.—Major Moore and wife, Mrs. Julius Miller, Mrs. Lillian Miller, Mr. Earl Gross and wife. Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Jenquenz of 1420 South Eleventh street were very agreeably surprised this week by the visit of old friends whom they had not seen for over twenty years, Mr. and Mrs. Glover Schull of Minneapolis, who with their daughters, the Misses Mildred and Edna Schull, have been touring California and visiting other western points for the past six months. Thursday afternoon Mrs. Jenquenz received informally for the pleasure of Mrs. Schull and her daughters. Mr. Schull and his family left Friday for Omaha, where they will spend a few days at the Fontenelle and visit with Mrs. H. R. Roberts and her daughter, Miss Madeline Roberts. Mrs. William Patrick of Aurora, Neb., accompanied by her sister, Miss Emma Blanton, who has been her guest for some weeks, enroute to Kansas City, Mo., where Miss Blanton is employed as stenographer for the Afro-American Realty company, were the guests Friday night of her sister-in-law, Miss Flossie Patrick of 2410 Holdrege street, who entertained informally for them and her brother Bert Patrick of Omaha. Mrs. Cleveland Walker of 907 S street is improving after six weeks' illness with heart trouble. Mrs. Ada Holmes has recently re- turned from a months' delightful visit at Army City, Kan., where her husband is employed as cook. Mr. Worth Jeffers of Des Moines, Ia., is visiting his sister, Mrs. Louis Holmes. Mrs. R. Corhan gave a delightful party for her daughter Oval last week. JOINT FUNERAL OF TWO OLD RESIDENTS Mrs. Julius Miller and Mrs. George Miller and two children arrived in the city from Phoenix, Ariz., Saturday in response to a telegram announcing the death of their mother, Mrs. Annie Sharpenstein, who died March 10 at the age of 70 years. The body of Mr. George E. Miller who died in Phoenix, Ariz., January 28, was shipped here at the same time. The funeral of both was held Sunday, March 17, at Matthews' undertaking chapel at 3 p. m., Rev. O. J. Burchardt officiating, assisted by the Rev. J. S. Payne and the Rev. Mr. Smith. The music was rendered by the Baptist choir, assisted by Miss Opal Ashford, who sang "Face to Face," and Rev. Mr. Payne, who sang "Nothing Between." The sermon was inspiring, being from "If a man die shall he live again?" The floral offerings were many and beautiful. A large concourse of friends were present to pay their last tribute to these two faithful Christian characters. Interment was in Wyuka cemetery. Too much praise cannot be given to the firm of Castle, Roper & Matthews for the way in which this funeral was directed. No pains were spared to make it agreeable for both relatives and friends. We extend thanks for their gentlemanly courtesy during this sad bereavement. NOTICE TO LINCOLN PEOPLE Kindly report your news for The Monitor each week not later than Tuesday, so that we may receive it at our office Wednesday. Report all news to either of the following persons: Mr Gene Nichols, Mrs. Major Moore or Mrs. Eva Crews. Help make the Lincoln department a hummer. Patronize those who advertise with us and tell them that you saw their ad in The Monitor. MONITOR PLEASES AND BRINGS TRADE The Chapman Drug company spoke to the representative of The Monitor in most complimentary terms concerning the publication. This courteous firm said that they read The Monitor each week with pleasure and interest, and had secured trade through their advertisement which they have been carrying and are glad to continue. Thank you, gentlemen. STUDENTS WHO ARE MAKING GOOD AT THE UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA Nebraska is proud of her state university, which is most advantageously located in the city of Lincoln. All students are given welcome here and it is a pleasure to notice that each year an increasing number of Colored students are taking advantage of the splendid opportunities offered by this great institution. Among those who are enrolled this year and are doing good work are the following: Miss Gladys Brown, Miss Dorothy Flippin, Miss Belva Spicer, Mr. Cedell Norris, Mr. Sanford Fallings, Mr. J. Ferguson, Mr. F. Douglas and Mr. H. Robinson. PLEASANT THOUGHTS My Business Trip to Lincoln. When I arrived at Lincoln, my home town, I was greeted with such congenial hospitality and success that instead of remaining there two days, as I had planned, I made it five for good measure. I appreciate the fact greatly that my friends read The Monitor and therefore were expecting me. They gave me a hearty welcome. I was assured that Lincoln is always on the way in measuring her highest gratitude for a cause to uplift the intelligence of Colored Americans. While my success bespeaks itself in the University City it is the initial visit, I trust, of many future successful business trips. We appreciate the many new subscribers as well as the old ones and advertisers. We shall continue to cherish your goodwill. BERT PATRICK, Advertising and Business Manager Of The Monitor. Why don't you join the Community Chorus? Meets every Sunday afternoon at 4 o'clock at St. Philip's church. Join NOW before membership closes. No charges. Come out and learn to sing. THE MONITOR 24,000 COLORED DRAFTEES CALLED TO THE COLORS Movement to Begin on March 29 and Continue for Five-Day Period. Washington, March 22.—A movement of 95,000 drafted men to begin on March 29 and continue for five days was ordered March 2 by Provost Marshal General Crowder. The order calls for troops from every state in the Union with the exception of Iowa and Minnesota. It includes men remaining from the first draft and those liable to call in the second. Just how many men of the second draft are affected by the order was not announced at General Crowder's office. It is understood that the movement will virtually complete the first draft and that it is part of the announced plan to call registrants in small groups as fast as they can be accommodated. The orders sent to the states call for approximately 70,000 white troops and 24,000 Colored. The Colored troops are to be scattered among the following camps: Devens, Massachusetts; Meade, Maryland; Gordon, Georgia; Zachary, Taylor, Kentucky; Grant, Illinois; Pike, Arkansas; Dodge, Iowa; Funston, Kansas, and Travis, Texas. PROBLEMS IN TRAINING N E G R O SOLDIERS (From the New York Times.) About 83,600 Negroes have been drafted for service in the national army to be sent overseas. The secretary of war, Newton D. Baker, in working out his plans for the training of these men, has met with many difficulties. First, he has had to contend with those friends of the Negro who have felt that it was the secretary's special duty at this time to attempt to solve or settle the so-called race question in America. Second, Negro leaders have importuned the war department in various and sundry directions, while the peculiar Southern situation, where the masses of the Negroes live, has had to be taken into account. The secretary of war called to his aid on October 1, as special assistant in the war department, a representative Negro, Emmet J. Scott, who for eighteen years was secretary to the late Booker T. Washington and of the Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute. He has sought to relieve the secretary of war, as much as possible, of the details growing out of controversies involving racial relationships, caused or occasioned by the presence of white and Colored draftees together in many of the cantonments. For the purpose of allaying suspicions and correcting certain false impressions the secretary of war has addressed an open letter to his Colored aide, stating his attitude and the policy of the edpartment with reference to Negro soldiers. In the letter he says in part: "Referring to various telegrams and letters of protest received at the department, to which you have called my attention, concerning certain alleged discriminations against Colored draftees, I wish to say that a full investigation of the matters complained of has been ordered. "As you know, it has been my policy to discourage discrimination against any persons by reason of their race. This policy has been adopted not merely as an act of justice to all races that go to make up the American people, but also to safeguard the very institutions which we are now, at the greatest sacrifice, engaged in defending and which any racial disorders must endanger. "At the same time, there is no intention on the part of the war department to undertake at this time to settle the so-called race question. In this hour of national emergency and need white and Colored men alike are being called to defend our country's honor. In the very nature of the case some must fight in the trenches, while others must serve in other capacities behind the firing line. "I very much regret what seems to be a certain amount of overworked hysteria on the part of some of the complainants, who seem to think that only Colored draftees are being assigned to duty in service battalions, where as thousands of white draftees already have been, and more of them necessarily will be, assigned to duty in such service battalions. "Some of the complaints or charges of discrimination seem all the more unwarranted in view of the fact that there is far less hazard to the life of the soldier connected with the service battalion than is true in the case of the soldier who faces shot and shell on the firing line. Furthermore, the attitude of the war department toward Colored soldiers is clearly shown by the following facts: More than 626 of the 1,250 Colored men who completed the course at the reserve officers' training camp at Fort Des Mines, Iowa, have been commissioned as officers in the United States army; nearly 100 Colored physicians and surgeons have received commissions as officers in the Medical Reserve Corps, and a full fighting force of 30,000 Colored soldiers, including representatives in practically every branch of military service, will constitute the Ninety-second division, to be detailed for duty in France under General Pershing." By William Carlos Williams. Why do I write today? The beauty of the terrible faces of our nonentities stirs me to it: Colored women day workers— old and experienced— returning home at dusk in cast-off clothing, faces like old Florentine oak. Also the set pieces of your faces stir me— leading citizens— but not in the same way. —From "Al Que Quiere!" (The Four Seas Company.) MT. MORIAH BAPTIST CHURCH Services were good all day in the Mount Moriah Baptist church, Twenty-sixth and Seward streets. One was baptized and two were taken in otherwise. Mr. L. N. Inman, once a member of Calvary Baptist church of Salt Lake City, Utah, where Rev. M. H. Wilkinson presided two years, was one of the visitors. Next Sunday morning sermon, "The Boy That Helped Jesus"; at night, "Persuasion." Try not to use any more sugar than possible. One sweet dish is enough at a meal. Don't miss the Easter ball at the Mecca. Methodist Conference Approves Food Conservation. The Kansas African Methodist Episcopal Conference in session in Coffeyville, Kansas, September 28, adopted the following resolutions: "We place on record our full confidence in Herbert Hoover and his associates and fully indorse the general program of food administration. "We pledge ourselves to co-operate to the fullest possible extent with the food administration by the reading of any and all bulletins or any other printed matter sent to us and to our people from our pulpits for the instruction of our people. "We pledge ourselves to preach special sermons from time to time on the conservation of food and to keep our people posted as far as possible on the war conditions. "We give our approval and hearty indorsement to the appointment of Charles Stewart at the head of a publicity bureau in the Food Administration, and believe that he will at the head of the department for week- Every $20 to John B. Stet Spe APOLOGY Every Suit of Clothes YOU buy at this store must conform to the ideals of this store. It must be good quality. It must be good style. It must fit you perfectly, and it must render you satisfactory service-or it is our suit. Can any merchant put forward a stronger claim for your patronage? Stein-Block, Bradford and Fashion Park Clothes Ready to put on John B. Stetson Hats—You Know the Quality ly papers give to our people full information and instructions, and will do his duty in keeping us informed." The conference was presided over by Bishop H. Blanton Parks, D. D., of Chicago. NAMES AND LOCATION OF NATIONAL ARMY CANTONMENTS Camp Custer—Battle Creek, Mich. Camp Devens—Ayer, Mass. Camp Dix—Wrightstown, N. J. Camp Dodge—Des Moines, Ia. Camp Funston—Fort Riley, Kan. Camp Grant—Rockford, Ill. Camp Gordon—Atlanta, Ga. Camp Jackson—Columbia, S. C. Camp Lee—Petersburg, Va. Camp Lewis—American Lake, Wash. Camp Meade—Annapolis Junction, Md. (Admiral, Md.) Camp Taylor—Louisville, Ky. Camp Upton—Yaphank, Long Island, N. Y. NAMES AND LOCATION OF NATIONAL GUARD CAMPS Camp Beauregard—Alexandria, La. Camp Bowie—Fort Worth, Tex. Camp Cody—Deming, N. M. Camp Doniphan—Fort Sill, Okla. Camp Fremont—Palo Alto, Cal. Camp Greene—Charlotte, N. C. Camp Hancock—Augusta, Ga. Camp Kearny—Linda Vista, Cal. Camp Logan—Houston, Tex. Camp McArthur—Waco, Tex. Camp McClellan—Anniston, Ala. Camp Sevier—Greenville, S. C. Camp Shelby—Hattiesburg, Miss. Camp Sheridan—Montgomery, Ala. Camp Wadsworth — Spartansburg, S. C. Camp Wheeler—Macon, Ga. We must not overlook the fact that Russia collapsed, not because of the Germans on her borders, but largely because of the failure to organize and feed her own citizens, and, if we are to emerge victorious from this war, we cannot risk the collapse of another of our co-fighters from this same cause. There is no waste of food among any of our associates in this war—there is the most drastic reduction in their consumption; there is actual privation among their women and children; there is starvation in Belgium. Service. Quality. V. B. You Cleaners, Dyer MADE TO ORDER SUITS, CA Most Economical MADE TO ORDER SUITS, CAPS, HATS AND RAINCOATS Most Economical Prices in the City. 219 North 10th St. Phone L-7664. LINCOLN, NE Suit of Clothes $45 son Hats—You Know ier & S ylight Clothing Sto the fact that the house of the out largely organize and if we are this war, e of anoth- this same e of food Quality D. E. Nichols Tail- Dealers in LATEST FABRICS IN AND SUMMER First-class Barber Shop LINCOLN, N 219 North Ninth St. Quality. Wor Young & Co , Dyers and Presse SUITS, CAPS, HATS AND RAING Economical Prices in the City. One L-7664. LINCO f Clothes The Stein-Buch Co. 1918 Know the Quality Simon ing Store NEBRASKA The Underlying Cause. Let not the nation try to console itself with the reflection that the East St. Louis riot was due to labor troubles. The fear that the Negro would take away the white man's job, was indeed, cleverly worked upon by agitators, but that was not the main and inciting cause of the riots. Wages in East St. Louis had not been reduced by the Negro influx, nor had white men been forced out of work. There was work for all, both whites and blacks, and at good wages. The sinister and disappointing truth is that racial antagonism was at the bottom of what happened at East St. Louis. An influx of white men, working for small wages, would not have brought about a like result. The plain truth is that a very large part of the American people, while they prate of freedom and equality, still have in mind a freedom and equality only for white men. Among ignorant whites, and, therefore especially among recent immigrants, such as formed a large proportion of the East St. Louis mobs, this feeling is especially strong. The position of the Negro has been improved since the Civil War. A long, long way is still to go, however, before he secures anything like equal justice. It was only a few miles up the Mississippi from East St. Louis, at Alton, that Elijah Lovejoy was slain for preaching abolition. The East St. Louis riot proves what disappointingly slow progress has been made since Lovejoy's murder. In no other way does America fall so far short of making good her boast of being a Christian nation as in her treatment of the Negro. And East St. Louis proves that this is not a sectional sin: the North is as guilty as the South. Quality Service D. E. Nichols Tailoring Co. Dealers in LATEST FABRICS FOR SPRING AND SUMMER SUITS First-class Barber Shop In Connection LINCOLN, NEB.. 219 North Ninth St. Tel. L-8431 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 Workmanship ng & Co. s and Pressers APS, HATS AND RAINCOATS Prices in the City. lothes the Quality mon NEBRASKA Quality. LINCOLN, NEB. 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. Entered as Second-Class Mall Matter July 2, 1915, at the Post Office at Omaha, Neb., under the act of March 3, 1879. THE REV. JOHN ALBERT WILLIAMS, Editor and Publisher. Lucille Skaggs Edwards and William Garnett Haynes, Associate Editors. George Wells Parker, Contributing Editor. Bert Patrick, 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. TENNESSEANS ORGANIZE AGAINST MOBOCRACY Prominent citizens of Tennessee have formed a Law and Order League to enforce law and suppress lynching or mob-murder. This is the outgrowth of the revulsion of feeling which has come from the three rapidly succeeding torturings and burnings of colored men, with unthinkable brutality, which so recently have disgraced the state. These men and women, who stand foremost for all that is highest and best in the life of that state, have plagued themselves to work for arousing sentiment against mob rule and lawlessness and for the application of strict justice to all offenders against the law regardless of race or color. This is an encouraging sign of an awakening conscience. The great body of Americans, either south or north, do not stand for brutality, injustice or cruelty. For some unaccountable reason, however, the great mass of Americans have been lamentably indifferent to the indefensible crimes against colored Americans accused of crime. Accusation was considered proof of guilt, and when some poor wretch accused of crime was lynched nothing was thought of it. The indifference of sober-minded, justice-loving, warm-hearted, white Christian men and women, in the North as well as in the South, to the crime of lynching black men and women will be regarded by future historians as among the most peculiar and unexplainable of America's social phenomena. The race press has not hesitated to call attention to this evil, and eventually the white press followed. Now prominent leaders of thought and molders of public sentiment are aroused and we can hope to see mob-murder banished from the land. The moral cowardice and indifference of leaders of thought in this country account for the continuance of this evil. When the best people in any community demand that certain abuses shall cease, they cease. So it will be with mob-murder. Tennessee is on the right road. May other communities follow. Little did the world dream that the dice of the gods were loaded when Austria sent her ultimatum to Serbia almost five years ago. But what has passed is gone and we have only the present and the future. The present finds the civilized earth at each other's throats, and what the future holds is beyond the ken of the deeply wise and wondrous great. But recently two more nations have begun an active part in the world war, Japan and China. Two years ago they were unwelcome, and they would be unwelcome still save for the fact that the Allies are in dire straits and need their help. They were once unwelcome because in the beginning the combatants held that their war was a white man's war and there was no place for yellow and brown and black. But man proposes and God disposes. Brown and yellow have cast their might into the fight and at the council seat of peace, brown and yellow shall sit with white and make their wants known. Both Teuton and Allies know what that demand will be: Asia for the Asiatics. It will be a blow from which the white race will never recover. The untold wealth of Asia will be no more the magnet for the selfishness and rapacity of greedy nations. "Hands off!" will be Japan's and China's dictum. "Go elsewhere for your commerce!" Elsewhere, indeed; but where? Japan is already mistress of the Pacific and is clasping hands with South America. The Allies will try to destroy German commerce utterly, but will Germany's commerce go to them? Will the Allies be satisfied with being shut out of This is the most gripping story ever produced and thrown on the screen in the United States. Nothing like it has ever been witnessed. Every one should see this wonderful play. Adults, 25c; Children, 10c. THE AFTERMATH. Batter July 2, 1915, at the Post Office at h 3, 1879. WILLIAMS, Editor and Publisher. Jim Garnett Haynes, Associate Editors. Bing Editor. Bert Patrick, Business Ins, Traveling Representative TES, $1.50 PER YEAR cents an inch per issue. North Twenty-first street, Omaha. Webster 4243. Ask and South America? Will they try to tackle China's millions or buck Japan's gold? Where will they turn for markets? Will they humble themselves and ask Japan and China to let their commerce live? Who knows? The end is not yet. There is only one thing certain, and that is in the future nations will come to realize that the earth was not made for white men, but for all men; that the only permanent basis of peace will be to give every nation the right to rule itself and deal justly with its own. AS AN ADVERTISING MEDIUM. The Monitor is the exclusive publication of colored Americans in Nebraska. Not only has it a large and growing circulation in Omaha and throughout the state, but it has a large number of subscribers in Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, Florida, Mississippi and other southern and western states. It is therefore not only a good advertising medium for local merchants, but also for what is known as foreign or general advertising and mail order business. Just now there is a demand for space for political advertising. Candidates who desire to bring themselves before the colored voters cannot afford to ignore The Monitor. Our advertising rates for political advertising are the same as those for commercial advertising. Our columns are open to all who desire to advertise. Our editorial support will be given to men who have been fair to our people in the past, or whom we believe will be fair to us when given the opportunity. WISHING HIM SUCCESS The Monitor notes with pleasure that the republicans of Kansas City have nominated Attorney William C. Heuston for alderman of the Eighth ward. Mr. Heuston is a young man of splendid ability and a gentleman from the ground up. With the united support of his race in Kansas City where, be it said to their credit, they have learned, or at least are learning to stand together, Mr. Heuston will be undoubtedly elected. He will be a credit not only to the race, but to the aldermanic body of Kansas City. Here is wishing Mr. Heuston success! Kansas Cityans owe it to themselves to put him over. FINDING NEW EMPLOYMENT It is worthy of note that a number of our young women are securing employment and making good in various positions in the city from which they were formerly barred. Among the most recent firms to open a position to a Colored girl is the fashionable Hersberg Toggery, which employs Miss Vance as seamstress in the alteration department. WHAT ARE YOU DOING? In every community there are to be found people who have had exceptional advantages who are not using those advantages for the good of their fellows. To whom much is given, of the same shall much be required. True greatness lies in service. I serve, should be the desire of every normal human being. IMPORTANT ISSUES INVOLVED. The United States Government has again been flaunted, insulted and defied, not by an insolent foreign Prussianism, but by a home-grown product of the same obnoxious species which grows rank in certain sections of our fair land. APPRECIATES RESPONSIBILITY Every member of The Monitor staff appreciates the privilege and responsibility which is theirs in speaking IL TO SEE the Gallows ET E. BELL Ann's A. M. E. Church y ever produced and thrown on the ing like it has ever been witnessed. al play. --- THE MONITOR each week to at least 10,000 people. We are all anxious to give some message that will instruct, encourage and uplift. It is gratifying to receive assurance that we are doing this. SKITS OF SOLOMON. Now cometh the season of politics, when the cullid brother will get many a handshake, a crop of smiles and a collection of bad cigars. If he ever got anything more in this community the same was a mere accident. And it is his fault. Somehow he has the bud in his brain that politics is the science of seeing how many different ways he can play the game for himself. Many times he has had get-together games but every such game was a game played by one or two wise guys with a bunch of boobs. At least, said wise baby always figures he is leading a bunch of boobs. But boob days are over. The cullid elements of the population are tired of being the fuel for the guy who is hunting the feed. The real trouble is that there are too many professional crooks among the cullid politicians. They are all generally ragged until after election time and then they have enough to buy a new front and pay something on the grocery bill. The foolish thing about them is that they think they are fooling their followers and making them believe that they went through the campaign for the race. What the cullid population needs is a house cleaning and a new crop of cullid politicians—politicians who will go into the game with hammer and tongs for race betterment and who will not drop their weapons and smile as soon as they see the glitter of a five dollar note. No political party ever shook the plum tree unless it had to shake, and when the cullid population gets together and says "Shake!" there will be some shaking, believe muh. Why not try it now? There is a good chance to shake down something besides a few pennies. Let the grafter get the pennies and let us get the something. DON'T FAIL TO SEE THE Lightning S A St. John's A. M. E. BY ROBER He draws and paints patriotic are being ADULTS, 25c; Bing Sketch AT A. M. E. Church, N BY ROBERT E. BELL. paints patriotic pictures while are being sung. DULTS, 25c; CHILDREN, 10 VOTE Charles H Lightning Sketch Artist St. John's A. M. E. Church, March 29th BY ROBERT E. BELL. He draws and paints patriotic pictures while patriotic songs are being sung. ADULTS, 25c; CHILDREN, 10c. PETER H. BURGESS ministration of the Depa and Fire Protection speaks His efficient administration Buildings and Fire Prot His efficient administration of the Department of Public Buildings and Fire Protection speaks for itself. PRIMARIES APRIL 9 THE TO THE TOUSSAINT DRAMATIC CLUB This is the Club to be seen in the Easter play, "The Risen Lord," next Thursday evening at the A. O. U. W. Temple, Twenty-fifth and M streets, South Side, at 8:15 p. m. Admission, 25 cents. You miss a treat if you fail to see it. There are thirty-five characters in the play. Protect womanhood Obvious Observations If anyone thinks that Omaha weather can't acquire the blizzard habit, he had better live here a few weeks. It is easy to start trouble, but the great trouble with starting trouble is that before you're through you have several brands of trouble that you didn't bargain for. For instance, Der Keiser didn't figure there was much of a chance of Japan starting after Siberia and coming up on him from the rear. Have you cone your spring plowing yet? All persons intending to dine on ham and eggs Easter morning will kindly inform the income tax collector. The third Liberty Loan drive and steenth Monitor Sub Collection drive are due to start about the same time. Please nurse the nickels. The U. S. Government has notified all spies that they must stop spying at once or they will be punished by having their names mentioned in the papers. If ever, coal man in Omaha doesn't feel like a cousin to Mr. J. P. Rockerbilt it certainly isn't the fault of Old Man Winter. All hail the sassafras season The poorest guy navigating can now have plenty of pink teas for only a blue. Canada yelled Bryan down! Of course. The boneheads south of the M. D. Ine never had sense enough to do it and that is why Broad Beaming Bill thought he could put it over anybody. Any person desiring to buy a good rake, hoe, spade, or sprinkler, can do so at the nearest hardware store. Our gas now being low and our ignition missing fire, we will doff our bonnet and shoot some more dope next week. Pay your debts, and include among them your subscription. Respect yourself and others will res- pect you. Sketch Artist AT—— E. Church, March 29th ERT E. BELL. atic pictures while patriotic songs being sung. ; CHILDREN, 10c. VOTE FOR Charles H. Withnell CANDIDATE FOR City Commissioner of the Department of Public protection speaks for itself. THE TOLSSAINT D THE MONITOR IS THE BEST ADVERTISING MEDIUM IN OMAHA 2 HA HA HA APLE Yes, we are featuring STET PRICED $4.5 HATS HATS HATS APLENTY featuring STETSONS stronger than ever. PRICED $4.50 AND UP. APLENTY Yes, we are featuring STETSONS stronger than ever. PRICED $4.50 AND UP. Some More $3.00 3X Beavers Now In. WASHINGTON J.KATLEMAN & SONS HAT AND SHIRT CO. 303 South 16th. Securities Bldg. 16t United States Depository. The Merchants Nationa United States Depository. The Merchants National Bank Luther Drake G. S. Rogers Frank T. Hamilton C. W. Hamilton Fred P. Hamilton Geo. N. Neck Chas. L. Saunders Some More $3.00 3X Beavers Now In. 303 South 16th. You Ought to See our Silk Shirt Display. Events and Persons Bishop Williams will administer the Sacrament of Confirmation at the Church of St. Philip the Deacon Sunday afternoon at 5 o'clock. Henry Lewis and Miss Waunita Wilson were married Monday evening by the Rev. J. Costello, pastor of Pleasant Green Baptist church, at the parsonage. Wanted, a good barber. Guarantee to right person. Apply 1916 Cuming street. Mrs. Jessie Moss left Wednesday for Tulsa and other points in Oklahoma in the interests of the Homestead Orchard and State company. This company offers an excellent investment on easy payments in Michigan orchards. Lieutenant Edward Turner of the 366th Infantry, Camp Dodge, spent a few days in the city last week visiting his wife and mother. He is looking well, enjoys army life and says that all the Sammies are anxious to go overseas. Sergeant Major Edward Killingsworth of Camp Funston was home on a brief furlough last week. He left for camp Friday. He is the picture of health and is an enthusiastic soldier. For Rent—Ten-room modern flat, walking distance, $25.00. Douglas 3607. Mrs. W. E. Newby and daughter Elsie left Monday for Phoenix, Ariz. for an indefinite stay. Pleasant Green Baptist church is conducting a revival which will be concluded with a public baptizing Easter day at 2 o'clock in the afternoon. Bert Patrick, advertising and business manager of The Monitor, went to Lincoln Friday, where he put in three busy days on Monitor business, returning to Omaha Tuesday. Send in photographs of your home for Home Builders' edition. A large number of subscriptions are now due. Please call at office and leave the money, mail order or phone when you want the collector to come. If you fail to receive paper kindly phone office, Webster 4243. Attention is called to the fact that we go to press now on Thursday instead of Friday, so that out-of-town subscribers may receive their paper by Saturday. News must therefore be in our office Wednesday afternoon to insure insertion in the current week's issue. $50.00 cash and $18.00 monthly buys a five-room cottage. Tel. Webster 5519 or Douglas 2842. Don't fail to see "Pardon on the Gallows." Every picture tells a story. Thirty-five beautiful slides.—Adv. See Sketch Artist, March 28. The Dorcas Kensington met Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs. H. L. Anderson, 2914 Lake street. A musicale and birthday program will be rendered at the Mount Morian Baptist church, Twenty-sixth and Seward streets, Thursday evening. March 28, under the auspices of the members of the state of Illinois, for the benefit of the church. Mrs. Harry Leland left last Sunday evening on a trip to California. On her return she will visit Los Angeles, San Diego, San Bernardino and many other places. She will be gone for several months. Smoke John Ruskin 5c Cigar. Biggest and Best.-Adv. Covers were laid for nine at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Brown Wednesday, March 14, in honor of the Misses Ini and Nina Cox's birthday. A seven-course luncheon was served. Misses Ini and Nina Cox were the recipients of many useful presents. Those present were Mrs. Georgia Robertson, Miss Edna Cox, Miss Ini Cox, Miss Nina Cox, Mr. and Mrs. M. Spady, Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Brown, Miss Muriel Brown. Of course YOU are going to the Moonlight Club dance April 2.—Adv The body of Mrs. Belle Buford mother of Mrs. H. W. Lewis, 920 North Twenty-eighth street, was ship- ANNOUNCEMENT We are pleased to announce that we have added a complete Clothing line, including the famous Brodkey's MENS FURNISHINGS 1403 DOUGLAS ped from Farmington, N. M., March 19 to Jones & Chiles. Funeral arrangements have not yet been made. Cards have been received here announcing the birth of a son to Mr. and Mrs. James W. Maddox of Chicago February 27. Mrs. Maddox was formerly Miss Amelia Singleton, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. M. F. Singleton. Miss Sidney Davis of Keokuk, Ia., who is interested in the Young Women's Christian Industrial Mission of that city, delivered an instructive address at Mount Moriah Baptist church Tuesday night. Miss Davis is the guest of the Rev. and Mrs. M. H. Wilkinson. Rev. R. H. Wilson, Waco, Tex., will begin a revival at Mount Moriah Baptist church Wednesday, April 3, preceded by a week of prayer. The Douglas Colored Republican club will hold a rally Friday night; March 29, at 8 p. m. at Petersen hall Twenty-fourth and Patrick avenue Good speakers. M. F. Singleton, president; Craig Morris, secretary. The Rio Grande R. R. Division Nos. 2 and 4 will give a Maypole drill and Tom Thumb wedding Friday evening; May 3.—Adv. The O. N. E. club will meet Tuesday evening, March 26, at the S. M. T. hall, Twenty-fourth and Charles streets. Miss Gladys Jordan and Miss Mattie Banks have completed the Poro course under the direction of Mrs. H. A. Chiles, and are now established at the Omaha Poro Parlors, 2414 North Twenty-fourth street. Remember the Moonlight Club dance April 2.—Adv. The Swastaka Art club met Wednesday night with Mrs. L. Mitchell or Twenty-ninth and Lake streets. There was a large attendance and a pleasurable hour was spent in promoting the interests of the club. ALMOST ANYWHERE IN THE UNITED STATE A Colored woman, Mary Johnson by name, objected in court to the way the reporters quoted her testimony, in her action against one Sandy Fleming, for malicious prosecution. She claimed that she was well educated and was able to use good language and gave an exhibition of the same. This case happened in Houston, Tex., but the same as far as the reporters are concerned could have happened almost anywhere in the South. VICTIM OF AUTO ACCIDENT BURIED FRIDAY AFTERNOON Funeral services for Mike Kirila 33-year-old Roumanian, who died at the South Omaha hospital from injuries sustained in an automobile accident Tuesday morning, were held at St. Agnes' church Friday at 1 o'clock. Burial was in St. Mary's cemetery. The Obee-Hunter-Wakefield Funeral Home, South Side, was in charge of the funeral. G. D. Benson is serving on the grand jury charged with the investigation of many alleged crimes and misdemeanors in Omaha. In giving the list of the jurors the Bee took occasion to designate Mr. Benson as "Negro porter." As there are several other nationalists, all Americans, it is to be hoped, represented among the sixteen jurors, it seemed entirely unnecessary to give Mr. Benson this additional distinction. SPEAKING ABOUT CANDIDATES Alfred Sorenson Alfred Sorenson, editor of the Examiner, is a candidate for city commissioner. He is a man of integrity, brains and ability, and will in our judgment give Omaha good service in the event of his election. The Monitor would like to see him elected. Joseph Hummell Joseph Hummel has improved Omaha's park system. He has been fair to our people. He saw to it that Desdunes' band played at the municipal concerts and gave employment to others of our people. Yes, acting under foolish advice, he issued a "Jim Crow" order at the municipal beach, but he promptly rescinded it when it was called to his attention and stood firmly for equality of public privilege. The Monitor is for Hummel. George Parks George Parks, appointed to succeed the late John C. Drexel, has proven an efficient servant of the people in the department of public works. He's played no favorites, but has looked after the city's business with the same conscientiousness as his own. In the employment of labor he has given our people a share with other citizens. He is entitled to election. Vote for him. HARRY ZIMMAN Hary Zimman, who made an excellent record as a councilman some years ago, is a candidate for city commissioner. He has many friends and deservedly so among our people, who will be pleased with an opportunity of again voting for him. THE MONITOR THE OMAHA NATIONAL BANK MAKES RECORD All the Omaha banks have just set a high mark, both in deposits and clearings. A call from the comptroller of the currency for a statement showed deposits of $135,028,942, which is $14,000,000 greater than March 4, 1917, the previous high record. Omaha jumped to eighth place in the United States in bank clearings, ahead of Pittsburgh and Cleveland. High marks in deposits were reported from all over Nebraska. Deposits of $31,638,983, reported by the Omaha National bank for that date, gives some idea of the vast volume of money handled because of March settlement for land sales and for sales of corn, with other business contributing its share. The Omaha National's deposits are the largest by far ever reported by any bank in Nebraska. It's next largest deposits were March 5, 1917, when it had $25,217,270. The statement of the Omaha National bank, of which Mr. Ezra Millard, the courteous cashier, says the bank officials feel quite proud, is published elsewhere in this issue and reveals some important facts. The statement of the Merchants National is also published here and makes a good showing. It is gratifying to state that many of our Colored citizens are patrons of Omaha's splendid banks. This speaks well for our people. THE COMMUNITY CHORUS The community chorus, which rehearses every Sunday afternoon from 4 to 5 o'clock at St. Philip's church, is still open to persons who desire to join; but it must be apparent to all that the membership privileges can not be held open indefinitely. As was stated at the outset, this is an opportunity for all who desire to learn to sing to do so under a competent instructor. It is a rare privilege to find one of Mrs. Pinkston's ability willing to give her services without compensation to a work of this kind. Omaha has enough talent, untrained talent, to have as good a community chorus as any city of its size in the country. This talent is untrained. It needs training. One who is competent, patient and willing has volunteered her services for this work. She ought to receive most enthusiastic support and will. As a matter of information, it may be well to state that this is not a church affair, but a community affair for all the people of the community who desire to come. ROSENTHAL RETURNS FROM BUYING TRIP Max Rosenthal, the genial proprietor of lite Palace Clothing company, has returned from an eastern buying trip, where he made large purchases of up-to-date clothing to supply the demands of his growing trade. He incidentally states that the Palace must soon enlarge its space to accommodate its constantly growing trade. Get ready for the Moonlight Club's second dance at the Alamo, April 2. —Adv. Select Your EASTER Wearing Apparel at Beddeo's Our second floor is filled with New Spring Suits, Dresses, Coats, Waists, Millinery, Petticoats, etc. A DOLLAR OR SO A WEEK Simply make a payment down and then a dollar or so a week. Beddeo will trust you. BEDDEO 1417 Douglas St. The largest credit clothing store in the West. Manicuring Massaging Gladys Jordan AND Mattie Banks Try our scientific method of treating the scalp. We positively grow hair or money refunded. ELECTRIC MASSAGE FOR FACE AND SCALP Instruments thoroughly sterilized. 2414 N. 24th Webster 3024 --- DEATH OF FRED EARLY Fred Early, who had been a resident of Omaha for the past twenty-two years, died at his home on North Twenty-second street late Monday night after a protracted illness. Mr Early was born in Hammond, Ind., in 1861 and was raised in Monmouth, Ill. He came to Omaha in 1896. The funeral will be held from St. John's A.M. E. church, of which he was a member, Sunday afternoon, under the auspices of the Knights of Tabor. ST. JOHN'S A. M. E. CHURCH There were five new members added to the church Sunday morning. The tinking fund committee reports the fund as nearly reaching the $2,000 mark. Every one is welcome to our church and Sunday school services. ATTENTION, BRITISH SUBJECTS! All British subjects are respectfully requested to report without delay at the British recruiting office, 1612 Farnam street, Omaha, Neb. DIAMOND THEATRE Wish to announce the coming of many Big Star Attractions this week. Thursday, March 21— MARY MILES MINTER in one of her newest and brilliant productions WILLIAM S. HART Friday, March 22— Second Episode of "THE BULL'S EYE" The thrilling and sensational serial of the day. EXTRAS WITH THE SERIAL In addition to the Serial we will show a "Current Events of the Week", latest pictorial news of the day. Also a two-reel Iko comic, "FAST AND FURIOUS" and a one-reel comic, "TIGHT WAD" Saturday, March 23— ROBERT WARWICK in an intensely interesting and ac- tive drama, "THE SILENT MASTER" Also a Good Comic. MESDAMES BUFORD AND LAWRIE APRIL 4. Residence Mrs. A. Bowler, 2711 North 28th Avenue. Benefit, "D. G. & R. R." Special Attractions Every Hour. Refreshments Free. Tickets, 25c. In spite of increased num- so many of ou of labor and t In spite of public for tele --- 24th AND LAKE STS. Tea Capital Surplus an Tea --- The Nation's Fighters Depend on the Telephone The telephone business was among the first to be called on for unusual service in the war. All over the country the important railroad points, the bridges, the big grain elevators, munition factories and water-supply systems have been guarded, first by detachments of the national guard and now by private watchmen. This need is requiring special telephone service, and the total amount of telephone work to provide it is enormous. The call to arms brought to the Bell Telephone System imperative duties and responsibilities. No nation entered the war with any-where near the number of skilled telephone men, or as dependable and comprehensive telephone service as this country possessed. More than 6,800 former Bell Telephone employees are now in some branch of the military service in Europe, or in training camps here. In spite of the war and what increased number of telephone so many of our trained men, the of labor and the high cost of te In spite of all these obstacle public for telephone service in a NEBRASKA Uncle Sam pays over 4% In spite of the war and what it has meant to this company in the Increased number of telephone messages to handle, the enlistment of so many of our trained men, the shortage of equipment, the scarcity of labor and the high cost of telephone materials— In spite of all these obstacles, we are meeting the needs of the public for telephone service in a remarkably successful way. BREEDLE TELEPHONE COMPANY LONG DISTANCE TELEPHONE BELL SYSTEM TELEPHONE & TELEMUNICIPAL LOUISVILLE "JIM CROW" CAR LAW KILLED Louisville, March 22.—Alderman Hill's jimcrow street car ordinance was slaughtered in the city council here. Every alderman in the body voted against it, except the author of the bill, and he did not vote at all. The Omaha Nation Officers J. H. MILLARD, President. WARD M. BURGESS, Vice- WALTER W. H. B. A. WILCOX, Vice-President FRANK B. EZRA MILLARD, Cashier O. T. ALVISON, Assistant Cass- J. A. CHANGSTROM, EDW. NEAL Directors J. H. MILLARD ARTHUR C. SMITH E. A. CUDAHY, JR. B. A. WILCOX WALTER W. HEA- W ISAAC W. CARPENTER EZRA MILLARD RAIN STATEMENT MADE TO THE CO THE CURRENCY MARCHE Resources Loans and Discounts Overdrafts U. S. Bonds for circulation Stocks and Bonds Banking House and Vaults U. S. Bonds for Deposits $ 200,000 Due from Federal Reserve Bank and other correspond- ent banks 12,998,650 Cash on Hand 2,011,450 Due from U. S. Treasury 45,400 Liabilities Capital Surplus and Undivided Profits Reserved for Taxes Circulation U. S. Liberty Bonds borrowed Subscription to U. S. Liberty Loan and customers Deposits J. H. MILLARD, President. WARD M. BURGESS, Vice-President WALTER W. HEAD, Vice-President B. A. WILCOX, Vice-President FRANK BOYD, Vice-President EZRA MILLARD, Cashier O. T. ALVISON, Assistant Cashier J. A. CHANGSTROM, Assistant Cashier EDW. NEALE, Assistant Cashier B. A. WILCOX WALTER W. HEAD WARD M. BURGESS ISAAC W. CARPENTER EZRA MILLARD RANDALL K. BROWN STATEMENT MADE TO THE COMPTROLLER OF THE CURRENCY MARCH 4, 1918 Capital ..... $ Surplus and Undivided Profits Reserved for Taxes Circulation U. S. Liberty Bonds borrowed Subscription to U. S. Liberty Loan account customers Deposits in the war and what it has meant to this company like number of telephone messages to handle, the enlistment or trained men, the shortage of equipment, the scarcity the high cost of telephone materials— all these obstacles, we are meeting the needs of phone service in a remarkably successful way. NEBRASKA TELEPHONE COMPANY Bam pays over 4% on War Savings Stampa. Buy Uncle Sam pays over 4% on War Savings Stampa. Buy one Today. recent days to inflict the jimcrow iniuity on the Colored people of Louisville. The disastrous defeat is most assuring, not only that the Colored people fought nobly, but the white people, and who are confidently relied on in emergencies. "Whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap." National Bank Omaha National Bank The Omaha National Bank Seventeenth and Farnam Streets (Established 1866) Officers BARD, President. BARD M. BURGESS, Vice-President WALTER W. HEAD, Vice-President BOX, Vice-President FRANK BOYD, Vice-President BARD, Cashier A. ALVISON, Assistant Cashier J. A. CHANGSTROM, Assistant Cash EDW. NEALE, Assistant C Directors J. H. MILLARD J. SMITH E. A. CUDAHY, JR. LOUIS C. BOX WALTER W. HEAD WARD M. BUIL CARPENTER EZRA MILLARD RANDALL K. BE ENT MADE TO THE COMPTROLLER THE CURRENCY MARCH 4, 1918 Resources Discounts $15,332 for circulation 1,000 Bonds 2,506 House and Vaults 1,000 for Deposits $ 200,000.00 Federal Reserve other correspond- 12,998,654.87 Bond 2,011,450.37 J. S. Treasury 45,400.00— 15,255 $35,095 Liabilities $ 1,000 Undivided Profits 1,186 Taxes 17 Bonds borrowed 1,000 In to U. S. Liberty Loan account 200 $ 52 31,638 $35,095 CERS ASS, Vice-President ER W. HEAD, Vice-President ST FRANK BOYD, Vice-President Instant Cashier STROM, Assistant Cashier V. NEALE, Assistant Cashier Factors BILLARD AHY, JR. Officers W. HEAD WARD M. BURGESS MILLARD RANDALL K. BROWN THE COMPTROLLER OF MARCH 4, 1918 resources $ 200,000.00 12,998,654.87 2,011,450.37 45,400.00— 15,255,505.24 $35,095,192.46 ilities Liabilities ```markdown ``` H Only the telephone companies could furnish the skilled telephone men the government needed in the army signal corps. When the war came, telephone plants had to be built or enlarged at all the army posts, training camps, navy yards and department headquarters. Similar telephone systems have had to be installed in the American training camps, army headquarters, hospitals, etc., in Europe. In addition to the military demands for telephone service, business activity, accelerated and increased by the war, has required enormous amounts of telephone service and equipment. it has meant to this company in the messages to handle, the enlistment of shortage of equipment, the scarcity phone materials— s, we are meeting the needs of the remarkably successful way. company in the enlistment of vent, the scarcity the needs of the way. COMPANY ampa. Buy one Today. on War Savings Stampa. Buy one Today. LOUIS C. NASH 5 115,332,106.68 1,071.21 1,000,000.00 2,506,509.29 1,000,000.00 $ 1,000,000.00 1,186,651.74 17,220.52 1,000,000.00 200,000.00 52,337.09 31,638,983.11 $35,095,192.46 Second Official Call of National Association of Colored Women To Be Held in Denver, Colo., July 8 to 13, 1918; "On to Denver, the City Beautiful!" at the Gateway of the Rockies. The object of our association is to secure harmony of action and co-operation among all women in raising to the highest plane home, moral and civil life. This object has been consistently lived up to both by the national and by state and local organizations during all of our years. The list of honorable speakers appearing on the platform at these conventions throughout the years includes the names of almost all of our prominent women along every line. The convention this year will witness the greatest gathering of Colored women from all sections ever assembled. The period through which we are passing will demand the presence of all of our leaders, even those who in years past were more active than at the present time. Key Word. "Consolidation." Mrs. Blanche Perkins will hold a unique demonstration. Miss Nannie H. Burroughs will give a rousing report on the lynchings and other investigations. Other prominent women to be heard include Mrs. John Hope of Georgia, Mrs. Marion Wilkins of South Carolina, Mrs. Bishop Clinton and Mrs. Charlotte Hawkins Brown of North Carolina, Mrs. Mary McLeod Bethune and Mrs. Emma J. Colzier of Florida Dr. Mary Waring and Mrs. Elizabeth Lindsay Davis of Chicago, Mrs. Lizzie B. Fouse of Kentucky, Mrs. E. D. Lampton Bachus of Mississippi, Mrs. Addie W. Hunton of New York, Rev Florence Kandolph of New Jersey Mrs. M. E. Goins of Missouri, Mrs. Lelia A. Pendleton of Washington Miss Meta Pelham of Michigan, Miss Mary Jackson of Rhode Island, Mrs Bertha Turner of California, Mrs Gertrude Lancaster of Utah, Mrs Bonnie Bogle of Oregon, Mrs. J. E. Maps of Spokane, Mrs. Mary H Baker of Wyoming, Mrs. Susan C Evans of Wisconsin and many others Our thirty-three affiliated members will be with us and a program is being arranged by them for one evening. Be there to see the burning of the Douglass mortgage and to elect the nine women trustees of the Douglass Home. For information concerning program write Mrs. Myrtle F. Cook, 2436 Montgale avenue, Kansas City, Mo. Musical contest open to any Colored woman. Write Mrs. W. T. B. Williams, Hampton Institute, Virginia. Literary contest open to any Colored woman. Write Miss Anna Jones, 2414 Montgale avenue, Kansas City, Mo. Woman suffrage, the greatest problem before the American Negro to correct past wrongs, will come before us. The most prominent woman suffragist in this country is expected to be present and speak for us. Mrs. Dishman, general chairman, is making all arrangements for the greatest convention ever held in our history. Meet credential committee Monday, July 8, 11 a. m.; executive board, July 8, 5 p. m.; acquaintance reception welcome, 8 p. m. Mrs. Mary B. Talbert, president; Miss Ida R. Cummings, vice president-at-large; Miss Hallie Q. Brown, chairman executive board; Miss Georgia A. Nugent, corresponding secretary; Mrs SPEC Table Dinner 50 C SPECIAL Table D'Hote Dinner Sunday 50 Cents Regular Dinners 35c Classy En If you cannot con orders and we w The Top N If you cannot come, telephone your orders and we will deliver them. The Top Notch Cafe 1322 N.24th Street Phone Webster 2421 1 Ida Joyce Jackson, treasurer; Mrs. W. T. Francis, chairman press committee. Honorary Presidents — Mrs. Mary Church Terrell, Mrs. Lucy Thurman, Mrs. Booker T. Washington, Miss Elizabeth Carter. NEBRASKA FARMERS ORGANIZE WAR COUNCIL First State in Nation Where Farmers Line Up Solid Behind the Government. Following a series of conferences in Omaha the farmers of Nebraska through the heads of their various farm organizations, have inaugurated the Nebraska Farmers' War Council, the first movement of its kind in the United States to back up the government in the coming third Liberty loan campaign and all other government activities. The organization has the hearty support of the agricultural press. The officers of the council are: Chairman—C. H. Gustafson, president Nebraska Farmers' Union. Directors—O. G. Smith, president Nebraska Farmers' Congress; E. R. Danielson, secretary State Board of Agriculture. Secretary—Frank G. Odell, vice president International Farm Congress. Headquarters have been opened in the Federal Reserve bank of Omaha. The presidents of the various affiliated organizations will this week send a letter to their members enclosing a service card for the farmer's signature. Every farmer in the state will be given an opportunity to pledge his support to the government, and a practically 100 per cent response is predicted. The Nebraska Farmers' War Council has been organized by the farmers themselves and will be controlled entirely by them. The farmers of each county in the state will co-operate with the county chairman of the Liberty loan and other war activity committees. There will be a Liberty loan meeting in every country school house and an active canvass of members of each organization by its own committee. The slogan of the movement is, "Nebraska farmers back the government." SUBSTITUTES MUST BE SOLD WITH FLOUR AT TIME OF THE PURCHASE Strict enforcement of the pound-for-pound substitute rule with sales of wheat flour is ordered by Food Administrator Wattles. If merchants do not have the required amount of substitutes, then wheat flour is not to be sold, only as substitutes can be furnished. All exceptions permitted have been nullified. Potatoes are no longer a substitute for flour and cannot be sold as such. The substitutes, and NONE OTHER, are: Hominy, corn grits, cornmeal, cornflour, edible cornstarch, barley flour, rolled oats, oatmeal, rice, rice flour, buckwheat flour, potato flour, sweet potato flour, soya bean flour and feteria flours and meals. Consumers are required to purchase at the time the flour is bought an equal amount of any or all of the above products and use them with every pound of wheat flour purchased CIAL D'Hote Sunday Cents entertainers ne, telephone your will deliver them. Notch Cafe THE MONITOR Whole wheat or graham flours may be bought with three-fifths as much substitutes. "This ruling will be enforced to the letter," says Administrator Wattles. "and any merchant violating it will have his supplies cut off." NEBRASKANS GETTING LOWEST FOOD PRICES Nebraskans are getting cheaper foods than the average price maintaining throughout the United States. Figures compiled by Gurdon W. Wattles, food administrator, show that or eleven fundamental foods Nebraska is lower than the United States average. Omaha is also lower, as the following table shows: United States.....Nebraska.....Omaha..... Wheat flour, 24-lb.....$1.59 $1.51 $1.50 Bread, 1-lb.....1.02 .099 .09 Cornmeal, 1-lb.....067 .057 .06 Oatmeal, 1-lb.....087 .086 .065 Rice, 1-lb.....115 .11 .11 Potatoes, 1-pk.....445 .384 .35 Navy beans, 1-lb.....181 .167 .15 Sugar, 1-lb.....097 .094 .09 Bacon, 1-lb.....492 .472 .47 Butter, 1-lb.....556 .523 .50 Oleomargarine, 1-lb.....357 .351 .35 By Roscoe C. Jamison. In future years, when men shall tell Of valient deeds 'mid stress and fire; How they swept on, when comrades fell, That Freedom's name might still inspire. When Homeward they shall march again from hard-fought field, and from the sea, And Music swells a grander strain— O, God, grant Thou this boon to me. That I may join in that high speech, Telling the wonders of the fight; How that I too did help to teach That Truth must triumph over Might. On that great day point me a place Among the heroes of the line, That I may bring my waiting race Bright jewels on each brow to shine. Unfettered, and a man at last, Grant me to walk amid the throng, Unburdened by a shame-filled past, To sing the new-writ freedom song. Let those who hear my story told, And see the scars—the dented blade, Know that the hated things of old Will rise no more to make afraid. Let Prejudice and Greed, and all The blight of hope, I've known be- Be banished with a Despot's fall— Let Valor find an Open Door. God give me power to do my part, Help me perform the deathless deed. Gird me with strength, set firm my heart In this dread hour the call to heed. And if I be not there to tread The Victor's way with glory drest Somewhere among the silent dead Where raged the battle, let me rest WAR IS—OPPORTUNITY War is another name for opportunity. These days offer tremendous opportunities to the man furthest down, openings which will last until the war is over. After the war these opportunities offered the laborer will decrease until the condition appoximates what it was before the war. More than six houndred of our young men have entered offices in the army paying from $1,800 per year upward. Many times six hundred unskilled laborers are drawing envelopes of $18 per week, while skilled mechanics and workers are paid the fabulous sums of $5, $6 and $7 per day. In the Departments in Washington women clerks are being put on in groups of ten or more, some of them without examination, and all of them at salaries far beyond peace salary scales. As clerk, as messenger bookkeeper, stenographer, janitor, chauffeur, warehouseman, carpenter, tinner, tailor, hundreds of positions are open under the government at salaries as high as $1,200 per year. Everybody recognizes that these salaries can only be paid during the war time, and that the coming of peace means the coming of lower wages. War is the laborer's opportunity. Unless he takes advantage of it and gives himself a good start toward economic independence, peace will push him back into the same old rut where he was before. Good sense will tell every laborer to get ready for the period of hard times to follow the war. Every man and woman who can find employment during the war should make use of it and this is the most important, not only make money but save money.—The Baltimore Afro-American. Smoke John Ruskin 5c Cigar. Biggest and Best.—Adv. PRAYER OF THE Letters from Our Readers MONITOR'S HIGH TONE PLEASES HIM 1917 Eleventh Street, N. W., Washington, D. C., March 16. Rev. John Albert Williams: Dear Sir—Inclosed find check for a year's renewal subscription to The Monitor, the high tone of which I am glad to see you are maintaining. The paper is one of which our people may well be proud. COMMENDS EDITORIAL Omaha, Neb., Feb. 23, 1918. Editor The Monitor: Your editorial in this week's Monitor capped "American Atrocities," is timely and to the point. America must awaken to the fact that moral offensives make no impression unless the one making the move acts out the high standard set for others. Those hothead Southern fanatical damphool murderous Huns who take the law into their own hands and in 95 per cent of the cases murder innocent men and women must be squelched and that at once, or the first thing this country knows it will have a civil war or revolution on its hands. Men and women of America who love justice must at once get busy and have this damnable hellish practice stopped. As a Southern born, I most emphatically and most vigorously enter my protest against these barbarities and hideous murders and I for one will be only too glad to help organize a vast meeting of protest to President Wilson if it is desirable. My voice, per and energy is at every Colored brother's service when he commands. Respectfully, JESSE T. BRILLHART. 1332 South 21st St. Manhattan, Kan., Feb. 26. An Open Letter to the Editor of the Manhattan Mercury: This morning, about 2 o'clock, I entered the restaurant just across from the Manhattan railroad station. I had just returned from Omaha. The man on duty there refused to serve me. "We don't serve Colored trade," he said. "That's news to me," I replied. Then I said to him: "You refuse to serve me at your lunch counter because I am a Colored man, and I am a soldier of seventeen years' service for your country and mine. I am one of the protectors of your business. Besides, I have a legal right to be served here. Conditions are pretty rotten when such a thing as has happened to me is possible." He answered not a word. Then I walked into the cool of the night and looked at the stars of high heaven. Let me repeat it: "Conditions are pretty rotten when such a thing as this is possible." Why should a man talk democracy and not practice it? Had this man been truly American he could not have refused to serve a Colored American in his restaurant. Had he been purely patriotic he would have considered himself and his business honored by serving a soldier, even though that soldier be an American Negro. Legally, as we know, a restaurant is a public and not a private institution. Then it is unlawful when such a place refuses to serve therein any part of the public. The human side of it is that hunger should make the whole world kin. A hungry dog deserves a bone; a hungry man deserves more. A hungry soldier—what does he deserve? He deserves to be made welcome while he eats. The Christian side of it is: I came hungry (requesting bread to sustain the body), but was refused food. I came thirsty (asking for a glass of butter-milk), but was given no drink. Liberty, where art thou? (Echo answers, "For the Negro in America I am a life and the truth is not in me." How long will these things be? (Echo asks, "How long?") LUCIAN B. WATKINS, Sergeant First Class, Medical Department, U. S. A.; First Sergeant Field Hospital 366, Camp Funston, Kansas. DETROIT OPENS HOSPITAL. Detroit, Mich., March 15. Under the management of Dr. D. C. Northcross, formerly of Chicago, the Mercy Hospital and Nurses' Training School, incorporated, a new hospital for colored people, fully equipped with wards and private rooms and laboratory with a competent staff of physicians and nurses, has been opened here. The race has sorely felt the need of such an institution here, particularly since the large influx of our people from the South. The handling of maternity cases will be a specialty in this institution. Remember the little folks and the old folks, and give them plenty of milk. WILLIAM H. HAYNES. WAR Savings Stamps will not only help win the war but help cultivate thrift and the saving habit. Buy war saving stamps. Thomas Kilpatrick & Co. rs' Studio Butters' Studio len Hotel Seventh Street at Cuming. HOT 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. Y THRIFT STAMPS VOTE FOR Leonard C. Johnson CANDIDATE FOR City Commissioner Warden Hotel Warden Hotel Our Growing Popularity Up-to-date methods, courteous attention, clean, sanitary surroundings, five barbers who know their business. This is what my shop offers you. Omaha's Most Successful Barber. P. H. JENKINS Telephone Red 3357 1313 Dodge Street Omaha, Neb. Wakefield Funeral Home Ke's Undertaking Co. Obee-Hunter-Wakefield Funeral Home H. Wakefield, Secy. NAT. HUNTER, Treas. Phone South 2614 Res. Tel. Web. 4740 NK GOLDEN, Auditor. A young girl in a dress and hat, holding a basket of flowers. Phone Webster 6701 Warden On Sixteenth Street 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 JOHN B. HARRIS Omaha's Most Successful Barber. Hotel Cuming Comfort Douglas 2466 Obee-Hunter-Wakeef (People's Under North Side 216 Phone Dou South Side 244 Nights and S South All other time las 8103, main o will be answer We belong to ternal orders. Can secure co those who have burial. Ring and ring you get us. Do G. W. OBEE, Mgr. Embalmer J. H. Waker Phone So FRANK GOLD 爱 Easter! Make Your Greeting a Personal One. Your Portrait— Nothing Could Be Better. Make the Appointment Today. 1306 North 24th St. ```markdown ``` VOTE FOR Elect a Business Man to This Position. PRIMARIES APRIL 9th,1918 1916 CUMING STREET Comfortable Rooms—Reasonable Rates D. G. Russell, Proprietor PETER S. | South Side Notes | ‘Mrs. Myrtle Jones of Brawley, Ca’ the daughter of Mrs. M. F. Starnes. arrived last Saturday to spend a few weeks with her mother. Mrs. Jone: formerly lived here, but has made her home in California for the past ter years. She speaks commendably 0! this part of the country, not only as te weather but advantages of employ ment and wages. She found her moth- er very much improved. The entertainment given Friday night at the home of Mrs. Nathan Hil- ton, 5710 South Thirty-third stree: for Club No. 6 of Bethel Baptist church was well attended and a splen- did financial success. Mr. Edwards of Thirty-second and BUY ANOTHER WAR SAVINGS STAMP | Advertising RATES—1% cents a word for single insertions, 1 cent a word for two or more insertions. No advertisemeat for less than 15¢. Cash should ac company advertisement HOUSES FOR SALE Eight-room house for sale at 28h and Maimi streets. C | Webster 5519 or Douglas 2842 .». $50.00 cash and $18.00 monthly buys a five-room cottage. Tel. Weoster 5519 or Douglas 2842. FURNISHED ROOMS FOR RENT. = Neatly furnished rooms, 1842 North 27th St. Call Webster 2812. First-class modern furnished rooms. Mrs. L. M. Bentley Webster, 1702 North Twenty-sixth street. Phone Webster 4769. 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, 24th and Parker Sts. HOME OF Paramount Arteraft Paralta Triangle Standard Pathe Fox Select of All Photo Plays. PROGRAM SUNDAY MARGERY WILSON in “Without Honor.” RUTH ROLAND in “The Price of Folly” MONDAY AND TUESDAY WILLIAM 8. HART (The Two-Gun Man) in “The Bargain.” Get our Weekly Program at the ‘Theater. |U streets, who has been sick for months, had another severe spell last (Monday, but is a little better at thi ao The Allen Chapel A. M.E. Aid so- ciety was very nicely entertained last Friday afternoon at the home of Mrs. George Redd. A three-course luncheon was served. The Aid meets next Fr day with Mrs. Lot Pegram, 2631 Y street. Private Robert Starnes, jr., of Camp Funston was home last week on a fur lough to visit his parents, Mr. and ‘Mrs. Robert Starnes, sr., also other relatives of this city. He left for the camp Tuesday. Mrs. Lulu Thornton gave an enter- tainment Thursday, March 14, at he: heme, 4607 South Twenty-fourth street, for the Rock Island R. R., one of the clubs for Allen chapel. A. M. E church, building rally, to be held April 7. The entertainment was quite a succesé, for which she thanks her many friends from both North ani South Sides. Mrs. Davis and daughter, Mrs. Lowe. are both still on the sick list at their home, Thirty-second and U streets. The concert and entertainment given by Mrs. Laura Jefferson Friday. ‘March 15, for the Union Pacific R. R club of Allen chapel, A. M. E. church, cf which she is conductress, at Moose hall was well attended and the best financial success of any of the R. R. ertertainments yet given. Mrs. Jane Washington of 1523 Berry avenue, who has been sick with what was at first thought to be la grippe, but later developed pneumonia, al- though she has been quite sick, is som: better now. Rev. J. A. Broadnax opened revival services at Ailen chapel, A. M. E. church, Sunday, March 17. Rev. Stone: ef Council Bluffs will have charge of services this week. We earnestly urge ard welcome all Christians to come out and help win some soul to Christ ATCHISON, KANSAS. Mrs. Myrtle Griffin of Kansas City. Mo., is visiting her parents, Mr. an‘ Mrs. E. P. Pennel. Mrs. Ethel Penn Moore of Houston Tex, is visiting her mother. The many friends of Miss Ceci Pemston are much worried about he condition. She has ben sick a long | time. Mr. and Mrs. John Jordon left for St. Juseph Tuesday morning to be 2 ‘the bedside of Mr. Jordon’s brothe: Robert, who is not expected to live. Mrs. Luiu Potter, president of the mothers’ department of the Ebenez2 Bapt:st church, entertained Mond; with 15-cent lunches for the church. John Smith is convalescent from 4 bad case of smallpox. ‘Miss Chloe Pyles entertained witk ‘a luncheon Sunday in honor of First Class Private Willie Highbaugh. Mis Pyles distinguished herself as a genius in domestic science. | Herbert Stockton spent Sunday on St. Joseph. The Daughters of Bethel dinnex given at Mrs. A. Dennie’s was quite a success. George Holmes of St, Joseph spent ‘Sunday in Atchison. George Kass of Kansas City visited friends in Atchison Sunday. "Mrs. Dora Caldwell of Chicago is visiting her sister, Mrs. Settee Hols- way. Messrs, Fred and George Taylo: and Mr. Bailors spent Sunday in Wes- ton. < Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Bowman of St. Joseph is visiting Mr. Bowman's mother. The A. M. E. pastor, Rev. Mr. Bil- lips, is carrying on a revival. Don's fail to help him. Mrs, Sallie Pollard, C. Shepard, Prince Shook and Jessie Clark are on the sick list. Mrs. Will Cunningham spent Sun- day in Kansas City. "Mrs. William Smothers and Miss Addie Barnett, the Red Cross com: mittee, will holé-a patriotic meeting a! the Port William pool house Wednes day night. WACO, TEXAS Liberty lovers are planning and planting gardens of the smallest area to the largest. Should we get the needed rainfall there will be no lack for fresh vegetables of every variety. Notary C. H. Thomas is now con- fined to his bed, sick. Mr. Levi Neal is yet sick. Dr. Moore of Hillsboro was recently in our city. Our patrons are speaking highly of ‘The Monitor. PROBATE NOTICE lin the Matter of the Estate of Elizabeth Harden, deceased. Notice is hereby given that the cred- Stors of said deceased will meet the ex- ‘ecutrix of said estate, before me, County Sudge of Douglas County, Nebraska, at the County Court oom, in said County, on the JSth 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- sertting thelr claims for examination, ad- Justment and allowance. Three months ‘are allowed for the creditors to present {ete claims from the 7th day of March, é BRYCE CRAWFORD, Gauste Sate, THE MONITOR Fort Worth Mecca of the Thirsty Fort Worth, Tex., March 11. To the Readers of The Monitor: ‘My last letter to you was from my northernmost port in this state, Deni- son, Tex., from which point I turned south again and my first stop was at Sherman, Grayson county, whose rave population is 50 per cent. It is 2 busy center of a large farming community which is surrounded by many members of the race who are largely endowed with this world's goods. It supports a large number of business and pro- fessional men who are greatly inter- ested in the advancement of their peo- ple; they are all truly business men and it was due to this fact that I was able to close my business and depar: on an early afternoon train for Mc- Kinney, where I failed in getting any business whatever. On to Dallas, where I reviewed the business of a few weeks ago, adjusted things to the satisfaction of all, then pushed on to Fort Worth, the most northern cantonment. Since the enact- ment cf the local prohibition law which so vitally affected the thirst of that iarge Dallas population, Fort Worth has become the good Samaritan of the thirsty element of her sister city and you have to struggle for a seat when approaching Fort Worth on tae railway or interurban leading into that city from the east. Spent the rest oft he week here winding up the affairs relative to the well ke«ping of The Monitor and wa: auch pleased by the comments of the ubseribers and readers whom I had iisted during my former visit. Wil! leave in the morning for point: further south. Se eee ee nee te Monday morning opened bright and clear; the sun shone bright and warm, and as I boarded the interurban for Cleburn I had a feeling that at last the weather was in my favor; that this was going to be my big week aml when I name the towns to you that I succeeded in traveling you will agree with me; but all things have their price, and, of course, I have to pay the same as any one who has been in- discreet enough to overtax their phy- sical capacity. This is my last lette: ior a time that I can't designate by dys, for I am on the verge of a ner- vous breakdown, and I am going to re- trench as far as possible by taking a few days’ rest. Leaving Cleburn my first stop was at Hillsboro, which has a small race population which is supporting a num- ber of business institutions of all lines as well as a few professional men. The same is true of the next two places I visited, Waxahachie and Ennis, the latter exceptionally so. Here I found Dr. A. L. Taylor, who enjoys a lucra- tive practice in his own home town. He drives a Dodge roadster, which he placed at the disposal of The Moni- tor’s representative, which so expe- dited my efforts in getting business that I was able to board the noon in- terurban for Corsiciana, where I fell into the hands of Dr. L. M. Taylor, ‘D.D.S., a brother to A. L., who drives a Hudson super-six, which I occupied during the better part of my stay in Corsiciana. The Taylor brothers and also Dr. Davis of this place spent a number of their summer vacations in Omaha, where they embibed the spirit of the north, that do-or-die spirit and do it yourself, and it has proved its value to these young fellows, who are: really doing things not only in their Fine of business, but by taking active part in everything that tends to ad- ‘vance the interests of their people. - Corsiciana supports a number of race enterprises, among them two drug stores, two dry goods stores, one general merchandise, one blacksmith, three large groceries and others of lesser importance, as barber shops and cafes. ° My next stop was Mexia. Here I found Dr. White, Rev. Younger and Prof. T. K. Price, the latter principal of the school, doing yeoman service to advance their people, though labor- ing under adverse conditions. A half day here and I moved on to Marlin, famous as the winter training quar- ters of some of the major league ball Players. The race men, both business and professional, are well supported, for the race men and women of Texas —that is, those who possess the means —patronize this resort very liberally whenever they feel the need of these medicated waters for which Marlin claims many virtues. The accommoda- |tions are really superb and up-to-date especially those of the Thomas bath- ing establishment, where I was quar. tered. In the Matter of the Estate of Samuel E. Harden, deceased. Notice is hereby given that the cred- itors of sald deceased will meet the ad- ministratrix of said estate, before me, County Judge of Douglas County, Ne- braska, at the County Court Room, in said County, on the 18th day of April 1918, and on the 18th day of June, 1/16, at 9 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 With day of March, 1918. BRYCE CRAWFORD, “ee ‘County Judge. PROBATE NOTICE After a night's treatment and rest | bearded the train for Calvert. It wa: Saturday, a hard day for a man in ms 1S saan aceite this type, where the farmer take: ‘Fyecedence over the citizens; but 1 ‘managed to finish in time to catch the 1:30 p.m. train southbound for Bryant which I managed to close after a har: day by 9 p. m. that evening. Being in a Wal condition Aoeth phpcielig” sas ‘mentally, 1 decided to go on to Hous- ‘ton, where i could get good accommo- dations. I am here resting and until | write again I am_corresponding!y yours, FRED C. WILLIAMS, Traveling Representative of The Monitor. “SMARTER SET” HAS GREAT SHOW “The Smarter Set,” playing the role of “My People” at the Boyd three nights, beginning last Sunday, is a pretentious musical and spectacular production, arranged and produced by Messrs. Whitney and Tutt, who arc building for themselves something out of the ordinary in the way of reputa- tion and are standing by their efforts. / ‘This is the most elaborate of the series of entertainments with which they have visited Omaha in the last few years, and contains much of real merit. “My People” is siz. Whitney’> version of the race, brought down through a series of scenes from the wilderness of the Niger and the life of the savage to a modern musical com- edy, the intervening steps including = battle in which the Negroe. are taken captive, sold into slavery, with presen- tation of the slave caravan and the slave ship; then the “old plantation,” the minstrel show, and finally the mu- sical comedy. It combines history, al- legory and prophecy, and is presented with much care as to detail. Salem Tutt Whitney is a comedian of ability, as well as an author-com- poser of good taste, and his contribu- tion to the evening’s performance ir noteworthy for its quality. J. Homer Tutt is also an earnest worker with capacity for doing his part well. The company is well calculated for the purpose and its equipment is adequate. Mothers, attention: Owing to the high cost of cotton goods, have your children’s clothes bill cut by calling Webster 7034.—Adv. 3t Meet me at the Mecca April 9th.-- Business Enterprises Conducted by Colored People—Help Them to Grow by Your Patronage. CSSA NE SE “I Annie Banks Cecil B. Wilkes BANKS-WILKES Funeral Directors and Embalmers Nay Assis gatisfaction Guaranteed 1914 Cuming Street Res. Doug. 427. OMice Doug. 318 Se terineetriesbeors PATTON HOTEL AND CAFE: N. A. Patton, Proprietor 1 1014-1016-1018 South 11th St. Telephone Douglas 4445 62 MODERN AND NEATLY FURNISHED ROOMS bececneseerccceorenneeneed fn neeeeeee neem ee eny 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 Eeneceecseececswneeeees eterna ; DR. P. W. SAWYER ; Dentist {220 So. 13th St. Phone Doug. 7150 Leeeweceeeece goeeceseweweceeceeeomeeers Horse Drawn flearses Dayand Night JONES @ CHILES FUNERAL HOME Lady Attendant Calls answered promptly anywhere Web. 1100 and Web. 204 Licensed Embalmer. bewccerecoeseecneeneenened Graduate of N. E. Conservatory of Music, Boston, Mass. Florentine F. Pinkston Teacher of Pianoforte, Harmony, Solfeggio Webster 2614 Boston Studio 2214 No. 28th Ave. > Omaha. | ee ae DR. CRAIG MORRIS DENTIST 2407 Lake St. Phone Web. 4024 Loceeeecerereeerecceccooes TERRELL’S DRUG STORE Graduate Pharmacist Prompt Delivery Excellent Service ‘Webster 4443 24th and Grant GOOD GROCERIES ALWAYS C. P. WESIN GROCERY CO. Also Fresh Fruits and Vegetables. 2005 Cuming St. Telephone Douglas 1098 i RE ee ee ee © = er <.. Four 4 : Chairs ga ee | ‘ | 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. The anty Cored shop inthe sate built om the late pattern. Everything sanitary. ‘Shop department open from a.m. to 11 pm, Saturdaye ¢ ne eZ Pits We carry a full ine of Cholce Cigars and Fobaccos, Candles and KILLINGSWORTH & PRICE, Props., | __ Phone Webster 5784. °"" 2g North 24th Street hit pecteeeage camera tiie i ee Oe Or OO 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. “Omaha's Best Baggage Build- ers” 1803 FARNAM STREET S. JACOBOW FresH LINE OF GROCERIES Gold Medal Flour Special Sale for This Month on All Groceries Webster 1917 2702 Lake St. The People’s | Drug Store 109 South 14th Street DRUGS, CIGARS AND SODA TTouet” snd, uber Goods We Carty a Full Line of Face and Mair Preparations Aids Hair Pomade sec Tangs hae Deeg ae Ponte ‘ate Grower = Palmer's skin Succes ose ftowal Bleach a Poo Tectense Teme WATERS BARNHART PRINTING CO A ae aH SS Et : FOR Good Shoe Repairing : ; TRY ; a : H LAZARUS, 2019 Cuming St ; Sooo restrntrsto terse rrr rrrrorn pices teense enero Hill-Williams Drug Co. , PURE DRUGS AND TOILET | ARTICLES Free Delivery Tyler 160 2402 Cuming St. bores ety cesniemeeresteee: rie eee Start Saving Now One Dollar will open en eccount in the: Savines Department | United States Nat'l Bank 16U and Farnam Streets i. coaserssseesame senses C. S. JOHNSON 18th and Izard Tel. Douglas 1702 ALL KINDS OF COAL and COKE at POPULAR PRICES. Best for the Money j Established 1890 ' C. J. CARLSON | Dealer in Shoes and Gents’ Furnishings 1514 No. 24th St. Omaha, Neb. We Have a Complete Line of | FLOWER,GRASS: AND GARDEN Suede 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 Bs ccaieeneswianmnenineaenighnel nla calilnan a STANEK’S PHARMACY Henry Stanek, Prop. PRESCRIPTION EXPERT ee ‘24th and L Sts. Tel. So. ee Soars vannaeuionsicre sees (os ianscoescsuabeucsnasees Petersen & Michelsen Hardware Co. GOOD HARDWARE $2408 N St. Tel. South 162 } The Jensen Market | MEATS AND PROVISIONS $ 2704 Lake St. Omaha, Neb. Lo eemeeenrnnencs S ecay erin ce siemen Gemmctances wits = Without "Beara Telephones, Doug. 9468, Doug. £703 _ The Booker T. | Washington Hotel | Washington note: Sse. Lars Gooragten, Reap | ia lion sth | THE WASHINGTON CAFE {reat Cueiiig Strest Gmeha | J.A.Edhoim —_E. W. Sherman Standard Laundry 24th, Near Lake Street Phone Webster 130 : (C,H. MARQUARDT | CASH MARKET Retail Dealer in Fresh and Salt Meats, Poultry, Oysters, etc 2003 Cuming St Doug. 3834 Hi Rendered Lard. We Smoke and Cure our own Hams and Bacon. eset reenereees = . oO Vent > > =| OFFICE Pd =\( suPeLy } ] x A HOUSE g , SS maa. Open All Times. Reasonable Prices — | The Silas Johnson | | Western Funeral Home | Webster 245 2518 Lake St. | iy ' | The Place for Quality and Service | eee eeeoveeaeses I TAKE PLEASURE ) Pere ee ene ees aie ray ete je Shue etiacson | H.E. YOUNG Webster 515 2114-16 N. 24th St. | {Webster 515 2114-16 N. 24th St.