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$1.50 a Year. 5c a Copy Colored Troops are Feature of Parade Three Thousand Stalwart Sable Sammies, Headed by Six-Foot Drum Major Landers, Capture Baltimore and Receive Great Ovation All Along Line of March. PRESIDENT WILSON PLEASED Men Show Result of Splendid Training Received Under Colored Officers; Lieutenant Brannon of Fremont, Neb., One of Them. BALTIMORE, Md. — The Liberty division of the national army marched right into the hearts of half a million people who lined the streets Saturday afternoon, April 6, to witness the greatest military spectacle which has been seen in Baltimore for many, many days. And the boys in olive drab brought the war a bit closer to home. It made the spectators think of the sacrifices which men are making to whip an autocratic power which would crush and dominate the world and it moved them to a realization of their duty. The 368th the Talk of City All Baltimore is still talking about the great impression that the 368th Infantry made when 12,000 soldiers from Camp Meade marched in the big military parade. The day was a memorable one in that not only it marked the first anniversary of the entrance of the United States into the world war and the launching of the third Liberty loan, but for the fact that President Wilson was here to review the marching troopers and at night delivered an address that clearly set forth the aims of the country in its efforts to crush the Germans. Receive an Ovation There were four divisions in the parade, the 3,600 men of the 368th Infantry being the only Colored one. These men included draftees from Tennessee, southern Maryland, the eastern shore of Maryland and Pennsylvania. From the time the parade started at Central avenue and Jefferson street until it passed the reviewing stand at Mount Royal avenue and St. Paul street, where President and Mrs. Wilson and a party of distinguished white citizens sat, the Colored troopers were given an ovation that far exceeded that given the three divisions of white troopers. Show Results of Training Show Results of Training All the soldiers, white and Colored, made a fine showing and demon- strated the fact that the peace-loving United States can raise and train an army unsurpassed by any in the world. The Colored soldiers, however attracted particular attention. The men made a very striking appearance. The 368th regiment was in command of Colonel W. P. Jackson and Colored officers trained at Fort Des Moines, Iowa, and the bearing of the men showed the results of the splendid training they are receiving from their company commanders, Captains Peeks, Seward, Sanders and others and Lieutenants Webb, Carpenter Williams and Love, all Baltimoreans and Clyde G. Brannon of Fremont, Nebraska. President Pleased It should be recorded that the 368th regiment of infantry made the biggest "hit" of any detachment passing the city hall. The Colored men passed in perfect alignment, and the showing made by the officers of the respective companies was a matter of the most complimentary comment from all who witnessed their soldierly bearing. President Wilson was very much pleased at the appearance made by the Colored soldiers and paid men and officers a high compliment. Six-Foot Sergeant Landers Sergeant Landers, who is 6 feet 5 inches tall, drum major of the infantry band, which was classed as the best of several in the parade, was one of the sensations of the parade, not only because of his commanding height, but also for the skill and dexterity with which he swung his staff. He is a Philadelphia and belonged to the regular army. President Wilson smiled as he recognized his salute. As the Colored soldiers came past the stand the band detached itself and took up a position directly in front of the president, playing "Over There" and other military and popular airs. Of course, as is always to be expected, there were many whites here and there all along the line who thought it smart and a mark of intelligence to pass uncomplimentary remarks. "Here come the smokes!" and THE MONITOR A National Weekly Newspaper Devoted to the Interests of Colored Americans THE REV. JOHN ALBERT WILLIAMS, Editor similar expressions were heard from some whites, but when the Colored boys, their band and drum major got closer, their sneers turned to cheers. It was also noticed and noted that despite the fact that thousands of Colored soldiers were in line Baltimore is not yet sufficiently imbued with the ideals of democracy to give representatives of the Colored race a place on the reviewing stand. But even this will come in time, for Saturday's Liberty parade has made a great impression for good upon the city and country. PLACED ON DEFENSE COUNCIL Charleston, W. Va.—At a recent meeting of the Executive State Council of Defense thirty Colored men and women were appointed as an auxiliary Advisory Council of Defense. J. C. Gilmer, former State Librarian, was named secretary and directing head with an office in the state capitol here. Another appointment of more than usual interest was that of Hugh Bess, a Colored man, as baggage master of the union station. Forty passenger trains arrive at and depart from this station. Another Test of Democracy Students of Shaw University Subjected to Indignities at Public Patriotic Meeting, Withdraw; St. Augustine's School Takes Similar Action. INCIDENT IGNORED BY PRESS RALEIGH, N. C., April 16.—Raleigh's democracy was given a practical test on April 9, when the city welcomed Mr. McAdoo and the mayor proclaimed a general holiday. A general patriotic mass meeting was held at the city auditorium to boost the third Liberty loan. Schools, colleges and citizens in every walk of life, irrespective of color, were urged to be present. The Colored attendance promised to be large and it was announced by the committee and through the press that the east side of the auditorium would be reserved for Colored people. When the young ladies of Shaw university arrived they were forced to wait several minutes before they were shown their places. At last the president of Shaw university was told where they might be seated, and so soon as they were seated they were ordered to move into what is commonly called the peanut gallery, and despite the fact that it was announced that these seats would be reserved for Colored people, they were told that those seats were never intended for Negroes. While some of the students of the white state college hissed and jeered at the Shaw students, the president of Shaw university insisted that the young ladies should keep their seats; but finding that the rudeness grew he decorously led the young ladies not to the peanut gallery, but back to the institution. When St. Augustine's Normal and Industrial, a widely known school of the city, learned of the action of Shaw, they took similar steps. The principle involved was not one of race or social equality, but one of civic rights, the rights which belong to every American citizen. Such things are particularly painful in a country which proclaims "liberty and justice for all and in a patriotic mass meeting where banners bearing the inscriptions, "Stick together," "Make the world safe for democracy," were flying. Up to the present date not a single white paper has mentioned the affair. BAKERY PRODUCTS MUST HAVE SUBSTITUTES AFTER APRIL 14 On and after April 14 all commercial bakers will have to use substitutes in all products from the bakeries. Heretofore it has been optional, except in baking bread and rolls. Gurdon W. Wattles, federal food administrator for Nebraska, announces that not less than the following amount of substitutes must be used: Bread and rolls, 25 per cent; crackers, 15 per cent; cookies and ice cream cones, 33 1-3 per cent; pies and cakes, 33 1-3 per cent; fried cakes, 33 1-3 per cent; pastries, 33 1-3 per cent; batter cakes, waffles and quick breads, 66 2-3 per cent. "Violations of these rules will result in immediate suspension of the license," says Wattles. OMAHA, NEBRASKA, APRIL 20, 1918 The Children of the Sun By George Wells Parker HOW old is man? Did he begin his existence as man or as some super-ape, some strange transition from the monkey tribe now lost forever? And where was his first home—in some mythic Eden that bloomed in Africa or Asia, or in some land forgotten and never to be known again? These are some of the questions that students of the human race have tried to answer and the answers are almost as many as the students. If I should answer the questions truthfully I should say that no one knows. Yet there have been many bits of evidence that have helped us to form some slight idea of what may be possible. The game of thinking is an endless game, and the very endlessness of it is the secret power that has lifted man upward from the brute to civilization. These questions may never be answered, but in seeking answers we continually discover facts that help us understand ourselves and each other Man is very, very old, perhaps a million years, perhaps more and perhaps less. Whether he began his life as the human we know or as an apeman is another question that has yet to be settled. Evolution seems to be an answer, but it is an answer that is not complete. And his first home? All that primitive man has left us are a few of his bones, some rude caves and huts, and innumerable bits of flint, bone and ivory, which he has made into needles, awls, daggers and fish-hooks. If he had left these in one place we might say here was Eden; but we have found them everywhere. In Africa, Asia, Europe, Australia, America and on the islands of the seas these remains tell us that primitive man was there. But how did he come there? Who knows? It is hardly possible that primitive man could so early have wandered away from a primal home. He might have done so had his first home been on one continent, but how did he reach different continents? He was afraid of the ocean and had he not been afraid he did not have ships to travel the wild and wind-swept waves. So you may realize how difficult it is to answer these questions about mankind. We are only entirely safe when we answer. "We do not know." The next question is the question of race. Was there originally one race or many? Did God create of one blood all the nations of men and make them in His own image? If so, how came the division into many? How came white and red and yellow and brown and black? This question, too, has been answered in many ways, but lately science is swinging around to the conclusion that originally there was but one race and that the division into many races was caused by various climatic and living conditions which are grouped under the term environment. And of what race was this primal race? Was it white or red or yellow or brown or black? Here we begin to be more sure of ourselves, because the evidence that has been gathered in the last twenty years seems to prove that he first race of men ap- NEBRASKANS SAVE GREAT AMOUNT OF WHEAT FLOUR Nebraskans have responded to the appeal to save wheat, according to reports coming to Gurdon W. Wattles, federal food administrator for Nebraska. A review of reports show that Nebraskans are consuming less than half as much as before the saving propaganda started. Similar reports come from the United States food administration from Washington. "It is quite gratifying to know that we are meeting the requirements of our country," said Mr. Wattles, "yet it could not be otherwise. We have a war to win and we must win at all hazards. Just now the thing to do is to maintain the enviable record we have started. I have no fear of the results in Nebraska. The state has been 100 per cent in all its responses and its conservation is no different." WILL PRESENT ANTI- LYNCHING BILL Washington.—A committee from the National Race Congress that was authorized by the Congress in its last session, October, 1917, to have a bill drawn and offered in the National Congress of the United States, making lynching and mob violence a Federal crime, waited on Senator Frey- pearing on the earth was the black race, the race I am writing to you about, the Children of the Sun. Let us now investigate the evidence in support of this theory. Until about twenty years ago the proof of the racial type of primitive man depended upon one thing, the shape of the skull. Skulls were divided into several groups, the division depending upon length, breadth and thickness. There were found many intermediate types, but these three main types were sufficient to render a fairly good account of the three chief races, black and yellow and white. And among the many skulls recovered it was found that the type of skull belonging to the black race prevailed. It was in proof from this evidence that Alexander Winchell, America's foremost geologist, said: "Thus we get a conception of a vast Hamitic empire existing in prehistoric times, whose several nationalities were centered in Mesopotamia, Canaan Egypt, northwestern Africa, Iberia Greece, Italy, Sicily, Sardania and central Europe—an intelligent and powerful ethnic family, the first of the Adamites to emerge into historic light, but the records of its achievements buried in gloom almost as dense as that which covers the ruder populations that the Hamites everywhere displaced." We now come to the evidence that has clinched this argument in behalf of those who claim that the black race was the first to develop civilization. Within the last ten years many caves have been discovered in Europe upon the walls of which these primitive men have carved crude pictures of men and animals, many of which they have colored. And the colors used were red and black—red for many of the animals and BLACK FOR NEARLY ALL REPRESENTATIVES OF HUMAN BEINGS. White men would hardly represent themselves as black would they? This is precisely the position assumed by the greatest students of primitive man today and why the opinion that the black race was the first to nourish civilization is becoming unanimous. This belief is well summed up in the words of Sir Arthur Evans, president of the British Association: "Once more, we must never lose sight of the fact that from the early Aurignacian period onward a Negroid element in the broadest sense of the word shared in this artistic culture, as seen on both sides of the Pyranes. The Negroid contributions must not be under-estimated, for it is on this Neolithic foundation that our later civilization immediately stands." Thus may we rest assured in the fact that it is our race that first developed civilization, and in the future articles I shall write for you I shall prove that it is our blood that carried civilization onward and upward to the highest point that it has ever been reached by man. Will not this be something to glory in? Will not this be something to make you prouder of your kith and kin, to deepen your race love and to increase your racial confidence? linghuysen of New Jersey, in regards to the matter and he has agreed to offer such a bill in the United States Senate. AN APPEAL TO THE TWELVE MILLION NEGROES OF THE UNITED STATES Washington, D. C., April 15.—Our nation is engaged in a war for its very existence. To win this war we must save food, grow great crops of food-stuffs and substitute other foods for those most easily shipped to our associates in this war and our own soldiers in France, thousands of whom are men of your own race. The food administration realizes that the Negro people of this nation can be of the utmost help in food conservation and food production. Every Negro man, woman and child can render a definite service by responding to the appeal and instructions of the food administration and its representatives. The Negroes have shown themselves loyal and responsive in every national crisis. Their greatest opportunity of the present day, to exercise this loyalty is to help save and grow food. I am confident that they will respond to the suggestions of the food administration and thus prove again their patriotism for the winning of this war. (Signed) HERBERT HOOVER. --- Vo. III. No. 42 (Whole No. 144) LIBERIAN ARMED SHIP SUNK Attacked by German Submarine That Bombarded Monrovia. London, April 13.—The German submarine, which on April 10, bombarded Monrovia, the capital of the African Republic of Liberia, in addition to destroying the wireless telegraphy station, sank the Liberian armed vessel, President Grant, it was announced here today. A number of casualties were inflicted on shore by the shells from the U-boat. After a bombardment lasting an hour the activities of the submarine were interrupted by a coastal steamship. PIONEER BUILDER DEAD Philadelphia, April 10.—Mr. Elias Chase, successful contractor and prominent church worker, died from general debility recently, aged 84 years. He had built a number of large structures in and around this city. He leaves a number of children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. N.A.A.C.P. to Have Campaign Drive New Effort to Enlist 50,000 Members Will Be Known as "Moorfield Storey Drive," in Honor of Its President. Ninety branches of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, scattered throughout the country in all the principal cities are to join April 17 to 27 in a nation-wide "Moorfield Storey Drive" for 50,000 members. This membership drive has been undertaken by these branches as a testimonial to Moorfield Storey of Boston, the association's president, in recognition of his service to the Colored people of the nation in the Louisville segregation case. In that case compulsory residential segregation of Colored people was declared unconstitutional by unanimous decision of the supreme court of the United States, handed down last November. The Colored people and their friends declare the anti-segregation victory to be the greatest legal landmark affecting the Negro since the fifteenth amendment was enacted. The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People was founded on Lincoln's birthday, 1909, and has its headquarters in New York. From its New York office an appeal for public support in its membership campaign is made in the following statement issued recently: "The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People appeals to all fair-minded citizens, white and Colored, to join with it in the effort to secure simple justice under the law for our Colored citizens. They represent over one-tenth of our American citizenship. The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People is making a nation-wide appeal for membership not on any narrow grounds of race or class privilege, but on the broad ground of justice, of equal protection of all citizens under the law without distinction of race or creed or class. The maintenance of these just principles is of equal interest to all classes of citizens and an essential element of national strength. We therefore feel justified in asking all classes of citizens to join our association for this common principle of justice and civil liberty. The association admits members upon payment of any amount from one dollar per year upwards. "The association feels that the American people have a right to be proud of the 100,000 Colored soldiers now serving in the regular army and national army. As a result of an active campaign on the part of this association an officers' training camp for Colored men was inaugurated at Des Moines, Ia., as a consequence of which nearly 700 Negro officers were commissioned. "The association, through an antilynching fund contributed by believers in law and order, investigates as many cases as possible of lynching and mob violence, gives publicity to the facts regarding them and endeavors to arouse public opinion against the mob spirit. Annually, through the gift of the chairman of the board of directors of the association the Spingarn medal is awarded for the highest or noblest achievement by a Negro American during the preceding year." Lifting Lift, Too! Counsels Command to Avoid Trouble Major General Ballou Issues Order to Men Covering Question of Policy in Dealing With Civil Rights Matters. ONE REGRETABLE STATEMENT Apparently Conveying a Thinly-Veiled Threat, Unwise, Unnecessary and Only Provocative of Criticism and Resentment. FUNSTON, Kan., April 8.—The following order was issued to the Ninety-second Division under date of March 28 at Camp Funston. It is here given without comment: "1. It should be well known to all Colored officers and men that no useful purpose is served by such acts as will cause the 'color question' to be raised. It is not a question of legal rights, but a question of policy, and any policy that tends to bring about a conflict of races, with its resulting animosities, is prejudicial to the military interest of the Ninety-second Division, and therefore prejudicial to an important interest of the Colored race. "2. To avoid such conflicts the division commander has repeatedly urged that all Colored members of his command, and especially the officers and non-commissioned officers, should refrain from going where their presence will be resented. In spite of this injunction one of the sergeants of the medical department has recently precipitated the precise trouble that should be avoided and then called on the division commander to take sides in a row that should never have occurred had the sergeant placed the general good above his personal pleasure and convenience. This sergeant entered a theater, as he undoubtedly had a legal right to do, and precipitated trouble by making it possible to allege race discrimination in the seat he was given. He is strictly within his legal rights in this matter, and the theater manager is legally wrong. Nevertheless the sergeant is guilty of the greater wrong in doing anything, no matter how legally correct, that will provoke race animosity. "3. The division commander repeats that the success of the division, with all that success implies, is dependent upon the goodwill of the public. That public is nine-tenths white. White men made the division, and they can break it just as easily if it becomes a trouble maker. "4. All concerned are again enjoined to place the general interest of the division above personal pride and gratification. Avoid every situation that can give rise to racial ill-will. Attend quietly and faithfully to your duties and don't go where your presence is not desired." WHITE THEATER ADMITS RACE PATRONS Denver, Colo.—For the first time in the history of the Plaza theater, a downtown white movie house in the business district on Curtis street, race members were admitted to any seat in the house on March 20 and 21. Formerly they had been "jim crowed" to a small section in the gallery. After a three-hour debate the manager of the theater was induced to show the famous "Trooper of Troop K" of the Lincoln Film company and to open his doors to any seat in the house without restrictions to the race. The showing of "The Trooper" proved a grand success, bringing out the best race citizens of the city, and so pleased the management that they desire to book all Lincoln films available and to give the race people permanent equal accommodations in his theater. Mr. George W. Gross, president of the N. A. A. C. P. of Colorado, and Mr. Clarence Brooks, secretary of the Lincoln firm, deserve credit for the above concession. CONCERNING FRED C. WILLIAMS Many inquiries reach us concerning our traveling representative, Mr. Fred C. Williams, whose interesting letters are missed by our readers. Mr. Williams has been ill at La Grange, Tex, but we are glad to say he is much improved and writes that he will soon be able to resume his duties. It is gratifying to him to know that his contributions to our columns are so highly appreciated and he thanks the numerous friends he has made for their kind words. TACT AIDS PATRIOTISM When it was proposed to officer the new Colored regiments with first and second lieutenants of the same race, there was more or less foreboding in old army circles. Attempts to introduce Colored boys at West Point had resulted in trouble and failure; the color line had come to be regarded as a bar to a commission. Every soldier must salute his superior officer, and the advent of the Colored lieutenants at the cantonments was the occasion for much interested observation. What would happen when a white second lieutenant from Dixie was placed in a position where he had to salute a Colored first lieutenant? Well, nothing happened, and it was due to the good sense of the Colored officers. The army rule is that the subordinate need not salute unless he is noticed. 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THE MONITOR THE SUPREME ATROCITY While our soldiers go over the sea to give their lives in crusade against the atrocities of Prussianism in Europe, a propaganda creeps under the ground among the Huns of our southern and middle-western states in favor of torturing with white hot irons as a substitute for the lynching and burning of Negroes. It bore fruit of action in Estill Springs, Tennessee, on February 12th, when a mob of one thousand people, incited by the oration of a woman, chained Jim McIlheron to a tree, branded and mutilated his body until he confessed to a murder, and then burned him to death. Two hundred and twenty-two Negroes have been lynched or murdered by mobs in the United States in the past year. That is an average of more than one every two days. Only eleven of these have been murdered for alleged rape; five for alleged murder. Twenty-eight have been lynchee for crimes that in case of conviction by a jury would not entail the death penalty. If these things happened in one city, it would be a white man's terror comparable to the worst days of the French Revolution, and exceeding the most extreme reports of Germany's invasion of Belgium. Such horrors' equalled only by the Turks' massacres in Armenia, are a part of the routine history of our country. It is necessary that we know this. It is necessary that we see this happen. The torturing at Estill Springs has not been investigated, but it followed an example set by the citizens of Dyersburg, Tennessee, in December, and upon that there is an authentic report. "The Negro was seated on the ground and a buggy-axle driven into the ground between his legs. His feet were chained together with logging chains, and he was tied with wire. A fire was built. Pokers and flat-irons were procured and heated in the fire. It was thirty minutes before they were red-hot. "Reports of the torturing, which have been generally accepted and have not been contradicted, are that the Negro's clothes and skin were ripped from his body simultaneously and with a knife. His self-appointed executors burned his eye-balls with red-hot irons. When he opened his mouth to cry for mercy a red-hot poker was rammed down his gullet. In the same way he was robbed of his sexual organs. Red-hot irons were placed on his feet, back, and body, until a hideous stench of burning human flesh filled the Sabbath air of Dyersburg. "Thousands of people witnessed this scene. They had to be pushed back from the stake to which the Negro was chained. Roof-tops, second-story windows, and porch-tops were filled with spectators. Children were lifted to shoulders, that they might behold the agony of the victim. "A little distance away in the public square, the best citizens of the county supported the burning and torturing with their presence. "Public opinion in Dyersburg and Dyer county seems to be divided into two groups. One group considers that the Negro got what he deserved. The other group feels that he should have had a 'decent lynching.'" We must see this happen, because no one else will see it. No one will allow himself to see it, save only those mobs that drink up the death and agony. Barely seventy years ago the sons and brothers that would be ours, marched away to give their blood as now for liberty and the rights of the oppressed; and is this the liberty they gave it for—to see these oppressed hunted through the country like rats, and without court or jury or the shadow of any memory of law, chained down and tortured to confession and death? Is this their victory—that the voice of our national government in the capitol of Lincoln, while we are pouring out the ancient sacrifice again upon the fields of war, remains silent though the soul of everything we fight for, justice, liberty, legality, every defense or form of right established of man since savagery, is ravaged within a day's march of Washington?—The Liberator. 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. Paint covers a multitude of cracks, adds attractiveness to your home and preserves the wood. Paint! Liberty Drug Co. EVERYBODY'S DRUG STORE B. Robinson, Manager 1904 No. 24th St. Webster 386 Omaha, Neb. 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 --- Lincol Lincoln News Miss Gladys Brown has been elected pianist of the Mount Zion Baptist Sunday school. Mr. M. C. Patterson was at the St. Elizabeth hospital, suffering from pneumonia, but is now recovering. Mrs. Fred Henderson had an operation performed at St. Elizabeth hospital on account of a rising in her ear, which proved quite serious. St. Ann's tabernacle, No. 92, has taken out a large number of thrift stamps, which demonstrates their willingness' to help win the war against the Prussian beast. The Gideon Band transacted much important business at its last meeting, which was delightfully entertained by Mrs. Ida Benjamin at 333 South Twenty-fourth street. Lincoln subscribers should call L. 8431 to report their news. Have all news in by 8 p. m. Monday. The Baptist Mission Circle met last Tuesday at the parsonage. Final arrangements were made to secure the rest of the money needed to wire the church with electric lights. Miss Maggie Garnett continues ill, caused by a relapse. A grand march and patriotic drill More habits. sometimes in any of which the We are in the s has been months. ful comp we know Our valuing to hard to do But they and the getting in the s a bad id --- More Men are Buying at This Store The tendency is for men to get fixed habits. It takes a powerful reason sometimes to get them to do things in any different way than the one to which they have been accustomed. We are constantly seeing new faces in the store, and this influx of new has been going on for a good many months. There must be some powerful compelling motive, and we think we know what it is. Our values and our service are beginning to tell. Value and service are hard to describe. They're intangible. But they're mighty real just the same, and the news of them has a way of getting around. If you haven't been in the store recently, it mightn't be a bad idea to give us an early call. Speier & Simon Daylight Clothing Store LINCOLN NEBRAS MADE TO ORDER SUITS, CAPS, HATS AND RAINCOATS Most Economical Prices in the City. will be given Wednesday night, May 1, at Masonic hall, by St. Agnes' tabernacle, No. 92. Come one and all and witness this grand treat. Patronize those who advertise with us and tell them you saw their ad in The Monitor. Our advertisers are your best friends. Let's all pull together. Mrs. Julius Miller will spend the week-end at Omaha transacting business, prior to returning to her husband, who is in Phoenix, Ariz. The members of the Mount Zion Baptist church met in mass meeting Service. Quality. V. B. You Cleaners, Dyers MADE TO ORDER SUITS, CA Most Economical P Quality. Service. 219 North 10th St. Phone L-7664. on Friday night and after transacting minor business elected Mr. Perry Williams clerk of the church. A unanimous call was extended to Rev. R. R. Powers of El Reno, Okla., to become pastor of the church. The church received notice to participate in the organization of a Baptist state association, and are in accord with the movement, and hope when they have secured a pastor to be able to affiliate with it. Kindly pay your subscription to Mr. Gene Nichols at once. Then get some one else to subscribe. 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 ing & Co. s and Pressers CAPS, HATS AND RAINCOATS Prices in the City. LINCOLN, NEB. Buying re get fixed d reason to things one to ustomed. new faces of new d many e power- ve think are begin- vice are angible. the same, way of n't been htn't be y call. NEBRASKA Our Women and Children Conducted by Lucille Skaggs Edwards POSITIVE CHRISTIANITY By George Gilbert Walker Atchison, Kansas DURING no period of the history of the Christian world since the fourth century, save perhaps during the sixteenth century, has the need for the propagation of positive Christianity more imperative. Men's minds are being searched as never before. Men's hearts are being stirred as never before. We are being brought face to face with things and questions and problems beyond the ken of science, to which speculation can find no answer and which philosophy admits it cannot solve. Men are discussing, in moods the most earnest and solemn, the great doctrines of the faith; the immortality of the soul; the life after death; the problems of suffering and righteousness, sin, evil, vice, brotherhood. The cross is looming large in the thoughts of men. They are searching seriously for the vital meaning of Calvary and the empty tomb. The world is groping for a meaning to all the seeming chaos of horror and sorrow and pain into which Christendom is plunged. And be it remembered that this groping, this yearning for a vision of interpretation, this seeking a tangible and positive conception of God, is the groping, the yearning, the seeking of Christians as well as those hitherto careless and indifferent. A strong and vigorous propaganda of positive Christianity is the imperative duty of the Church today. Men are not satisfied with vague generalities. Neither are they won by a superabundance of mawkish sentimentality. The positive teaching of the faith of the Church will alone meet the demands of the times. What is the definite faith of the Church? That is what we want. That is what we need. What is the Christian faith concerning baptism, the Holy Eucharist, the ministry, the marriage relation? What does the Church actually and clearly believe and teach regarding the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, prayer for our loved ones? What does the Church believe concerning her Divine Founder, concerning herself? What does she believe and teach concerning God and His providence, love, mercy, holiness, power, justice? What is the meaning of the cross? What is the blessing of the redemption which our Blessed Redeemer wrought thereon? Now, it is not to be understood that the Divine mysteries can be so clarified that men may see into them as clearly as it is possible to see into many other things. Only God is able to comprehend His own mind fully. But the Church has clear and positive and unmistakable teaching and faith on and in the great facts of our religion, and we believe that the propagation of this positive faith will win men to Christ. Indeed, it is this faith which alone will bring the world into the Master's fold—the Church. Ap. There is a Saviour, strong, mighty, men willing to save to the uttermost; to S save from sin, ignorance, weakness; to save to holiness, intelligence, power and love. This Saviour demands certain definite things of us—justice, a kindness, honesty, loyalty, generosity, sins brotherhood. He condemns sin, cruelty, ans, vice, meanness, uncleanness, injustice, ill—awlessness, exploitation of the weak.irs. Free ignorant, the unfortunate, the Miss dor. Our Lord's condemnation of all such things is stern and uncompromise heising; and men will not act as alamo hough they believed the Master sleeps if they have taught them in unwavering measure the positive morality of the Church of Christ. The gospel of the ages will save the world. The faith of the Apostolic Church will meet the needs of men. We need no new gospel. We need no new interpretation of the Church and her creeds. Rather we need a renewed emphasis, a new alignment of "the faith once delivered unto the saints"; an emphasis of the positive and practical faith and teaching of our Lord and His saints; an alignment to meet the pressing needs and yearnings of the world today. FOOD ADMINISTRATION ESTABLISHES GRADES OF WHEAT MILL FEEDS In order to standardize the grades of wheat mill feeds in Nebraska and to get uniform feeds to purchasers in the state, Gurdon W. Wattles, federal food administrator for Nebraska, announces the following grades which Nebraska mills may manufacture. The order also applies to the states of Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, Colorado, Utah, New Mexico and Jackson and Buchanan counties, Missouri. The classifications include four strictly mill feeds and two screenings combination. Red Dog, a standard before the new milling regulations went into effect, is eliminated. Millers must follow these classifications: WHEAT BRAN is the coarse outer coating of the wheat berry obtained in milling wheat that has been scoured and cleaned. It must contain a minimum of 14.5 per cent protein, 3.5 per cent fat and not more than 11 per cent fibre. BROWN SHORTS or Standard Millings are the fine particles of the outer and inner brand separated from bran and white middlings. It must contain 16 per cent minimum protein, 3.5 per cent minimum fat and not more than 8 per cent fibre. ```markdown ``` Torch ```markdown ``` IT MUST BE KEPT ALIGHT. Upon America devolves the sacred duty of keeping alight the torch of Liberty and upholding justice and democracy throughout the world. Let us not falter or count the cost, for in the freedom of the world lies our only safety, and the preservation of our American liberties and institutions. Let Us Invest To the Limit in Liberty Bonds This Space Paid For and Contributed By The First Regimenta DAN DESD Regimental Band, U. F. AN DESDUNES, Leade LIBERTY BOND LIBERTY BOND UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT The First Regimental Band, U. R. K. of P. DAN DESDUNES, Leader LIBERTY BOND LIBERTY BOND UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT FEATHER YOUR NEST WHEN you invest your money in Liberty Bonds you are not giving money to your country. You are making the safest investment in the world, and your money will come back to you, with interest, at a time when you may need it far more than you do now. And remember— Every Bond You Invest In May Save a Soldier's Life This Space Paid For HENRY H Manufactur This Space Paid For and Contributed By NRY R. GERI Manufacturing Chemist Band, U. R. K. of P. UNES, Leader R. GERING ing Chemist THE MONITOR Jun Bran is ducts, other WHITE MAN ANSWERS THAT JACK-IN-THE-BOX Defends the Negro. Osceola, Nebr.-To the Editor of the Bee: We note in your paper of April 5 that Mr. C. L. Nethaway desires to be enlightened as to whether there is a man running for city commissioner who believes in the segregation of the Colored population of the city? While we have no fears that there are gentlemen so running for city commissioner, we deplore the fact that regardless of the thunderous appeal for democracy, on the tongues of all true men in such grievous times as these, we have yet, among a man who has no conception of what true manhood consists of. We wonder if he is aware of the tremendous part the Negro has played in the destiny of this land—we wonder if he knows that a black's crimson blood was the first to stain the ground of Boston's common when this country fought for independence? We would know if he will follow us down through the pages of this country's history, and see those gallant black men bleed and die on the hills of San Juan? But wait and see those black sons-o-guns plunge into that hell trap at Carrizal! Do not pause, but consider Booker T. Washington, a recognized leader of 10,000,000 of this country's people (blacks, if you please), by whose death the world lost one of the truly great. We do not believe that any of the gentlemen will lose the race for city commissioner through not having Mr. Nethaway's vote. LOOK AT YOURSELF "Turn on yourself your eyes, Beware of judging others' deeds. We toil in vain in passing sentence upon men; We often make mistakes, sin easily; But if we judge ourselves and look within ourselves, We always work with profit to the soul." GOOD CHANCE Will sell my second-hand furniture for three rooms. 'Leaving city. $20 will handle deal. For particulars, call Sunday at 915 No. Twenty-third St. W. G. Morgan has been appointed to a clerkship in the Post Office, where he has been acting as a substitute since February 15. His permanent appointment became effective April 1st. The Jones Poro Culture College Positively Grows the Hair FORMULATED 1900 "PORO" HAIR GROWER MADE ONLY BY Mrs Amelia Turbo Malone ST LOUIS, MISSOURI FOR DANDRUFF, FALLING HAIR, ITCHING SCALP, GIVING LIFE, BEAUTY, COLOR AND ABUNDANT GROWTH THIS STYLE OF BOX ADOPTED (MET 1951) NET WT. 2 OZ. PRICE 50 CENTS Try our scientific method of treating the scalp. We positively grow hair on our eyelids. We provide Electric massage for scalp and face. System taught. Sterilized equipment. Steam heated booths. All work private. MRS. ANNA EVANS JONES 1516 North 24th St. Webster 9450 Harney 5100 Franklin Theatre BEST MOVIES Twenty-fourth and Franklin Sts. THE BETTS' CAFE AND ICE CREAM PARLOR GOOD HOME COOKING. WE SERVE YOU BEST. Mrs. J. L. Betts, Proprietor 2530 Lake St. Web. 5262 F. HAGELIN Fresh Line of Groceries, Fruits and Sundries. Prices Right. 24th and Parker Sts. Phones Webster 456 and 457. MADAME HENDERSON HAIRDRESSER and MANICURIST Agent for the Celebrated Madame Walker Method Taught. The Walker Method Taught. Diplomas Granted. Phone Webster 1489 2304 N. 25th St. Omaha, Neb. BESSIE TURNER DRESSMAKING AND LESSONS IN DRESSMAKING Terry System. 2709 Blondo St. Webster 990 C. T. WALLACE. Established 1886 Store For Fine Millinery trimmed hats for dress, street and sport wear. No two hats are by our best trimmers of the finest materials. A splendid styles and colors. Every new style feature is represented. WE ALSO TRIM AT REASONABLE PRICES. The Store For Fine Millinery Beautiful trimmed hats for dress, street and sport wear. No two hats alike. Made by our best trimmers of the finest materials. A splendid variety of styles and colors. Every new style feature is represented. WE ALSO TRIM AT REASONABLE PRICES. C. ZUCKER 1615-17 NORTH 24TH STREET. Webster 2556 We have the Largest Selection of in the Neighborhood. BORSALINOS AND SHIRTS, UNDERWEAR, McQ RSALINOS AND OTHER GOOD MAKES UNDERWEAR, NECKWEAR AND HOSIERY McQuillin BORSALINOS AND OTHER GOOD MAKES SHIRTS, UNDERWEAR, NECKWEAR AND HOSIERY Merchants Hotel, 1512 Farnam Street. Bonoff's Cloak Store 1409 Douglas Street We again advertise through The Monitor to inform our friends of our wonderful bargains in Spring Coats, Suits, Dresses, Skirts and Waists. You and your friends bought of us before. We are cheaper than any other store in town. OSBORNE CHILDREN'S BUSTER BROWN LADIES' SHOES DRY GO HAND-PAINTED CHINA DRESSMAKING 40 Per Cent Und N'S BUSTER BROWN SHOES MEN'S SHOES SHOES DRY GOODS STANDARD PATTERNS AND-PAINTED CHINA HOSIERY NOTIONS DRESSMAKING MEN'S FURNISHINGS 40 Per Cent Under Downtown Prices. H. DOLGOFF FURNISH AND HARDWARE STOVES, RUGS, LINOLEUM Goods for Less Money. Credit if You Wish. OPEN EVENINGS N. 24th St. Phones—Webster 1607; Webster 4825 MECCA AMUSEMENT COMPANY On the 24th and Grant Street Stroll SKATING, DANCING, MOVING PICTURES, ENTERTAINMENT, CABARET GARDEN CAFE AND SOFT DRINK FOUNTAIN. NAL NIGHTS—Sunday, Monday and Wednesday Skating Sunday, Monday and Friday Evenings BOMPSON, Mgr. BOBBIE BROWN, Asst. Mgr. PHONE W. 1984 CHILDREN'S BUSTER BROWN SHOES MEN'S SHOES LADIES' SHOES DRY GOODS STANDARD PATTERNS HAND-PAINTED CHINA HOSIERY NOTIONS DRESSMAKING MEN'S FURNISHINGS 40 Per Cent Under Downtown Prices. H. DOLGOFF FURNITURE AND HARDWARE STOVES, RUGS, LINOLEUM Better Goods for Less Money. Credit if You Wish. OPEN EVENINGS 1839-47 N. 24th St. Phones—Webster 1607; Webster 4825 THE MECCA AMUSEMENT COMPANY ROLLER SKATING, DANCING, MOVING PICTURES, MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT, CABARET GARDEN CAFE AND SOFT DRINK FOUNTAIN. SPECIAL NIGHTS—Sunday, Monday and Wednesday Skating Sunday, Monday and Friday Evenings M. SWANSON FLORIST SIDE OMAHA, NEB. 1 WEBSTER 1412 Webster 2556 2506 NORTH 24TH ST. Phone South 701 OMAHA, 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. Published Every Saturday. Entered as Second-Class Mail Matter July 2, 1915, at the Post Office at Omaha, Neb., under the act of March 3, 1879. THE REV. JOHN ALBERT WILLIAMS, Editor and Publisher. Lucille Skaggs Edwards and William Garnett Haynes, Associate Editors. George Wells Parker, Contributing Editor. Bert Patrick, Business Manager. Fred C. Williams, Travelling 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. 4 MAJOR GENERAL BALLOU,commanding the Ninety-second Division, has issued an order which is intended to avoid the raising of racial animosities. He counsels the Colored officers of his command to avoid frequenting places where their presence will be resented that so by their forbearance and temporary waiving of their legal rights they may set an example in this respect to the enlisted men. That General Ballou has the best interests of his men at heart no one will question. That the advice given will be generally followed goes without saying, because it suggests and indicates the line of conduct generally pursued by all self-respecting people and Colored people are not wanting in self respect. And yet, at the same time it must not be forgotten that there are times and circumstances which make it necessary in maintaining one's self-respect to insist upon one's legal rights, else those legal rights will not only be denied and restricted, but-withdrawn. The very war in which we are engaged is illustrative of this principle. The United States was patient and forbearing to the limit. German arrogance and the invasion of our national rights and liberties were most charitably overlooked. We were "too proud to fight." Too proud, if you please, to go where our "presence" would "be resented." This magnanimity was not appreciated. Every concession was met by some new invasion, some new violation of our legal rights as a nation, until it issued in the insolent demand that American ships, even though upon their lawful errands, be kept off of the high seas within a given zone or they would be sunk without warning. To maintain our self-respect it then became necessary to insist upon our legal rights. The pen gave place to the sword. And so we are in this war to maintain our legal rights. We have been compelled to meet force with force. The principle is identical, and it matters not one whit whether that force be physical or legal. And as it is with the nation so it is with the individual. The individual who is "too proud to fight," finding his magnanimity and forebearance interpreted as cowardice and an invitation for further indignities and encroachments, must, if he would maintain his self-respect, fight for his rights. Suspicion is not wanting upon the part of many that nationally and in internationally mankind would have been a great deal better off if America had called the kaiser's hand when in violation of the rights of humanity he sunk the Lusitania. Our purpose now, however, is simply to draw an obvious parallel, and to show that those who claim that the Colored American will secure his legal rights without ever contending for them misinterpret and misread the selfishness of human nature. But to return to General Ballou's order and advice. Under the exigencies of the time and the necessity laid upon us by America's crude conception of democracy, we believe that his advice indicates the wisest plan and really blazes the speediest pathway towards the attainment of all those rights and privileges and responsibilities which justly belong to us as American citizens. Only let it be distinctly understood that when occasion require we will fight for those rights. We agree in the main with his advice and believe it to be sound and applicable alike to civilians and soldiers. There is, however, one unfortunate statement in General Ballou's order with which we most respectfully join issue. It is this: "The success of the division, with all that success implies, is dependent upon the goodwill of the public. That public is nine-tenths white. White men made the division and they can break it just as easily, if it becomes a trouble-maker." This statement impresses us as unfortunate and regrettable. It implies that the success of the division depends not upon the fact that the men themselves show the ability to make good, but upon the goodwill of the public, "nine-tenths white." In other words, are we to understand that no matter how able are the commanding officers or how skillfully they handle their men and weld them into an efficient force, that their success or efficiency depends not upon officers or men, but "upon the goodwill of the public, nine-tenths white"? Certainly this is a most remarkable concession to the public. Moreover the statement is unfortunate because there seems to be a thinly-veiled threat in the words, "White men made the division and they can break it just as easily if it becomes a trouble-maker." The efficacy of threats in moving men to do their duty is questionable. They are certainly not needed in the case of our people and will only evoke resentment; and resentment and bitterness must be avoided. Nor must it be forgotten that Colored men as well as white men, through their representatives in congress, had a voice in making not only the Ninety-second Division, but all the military forces of the United States now engaged in a death grapple with a formidable foe which would ruthlessly trample underfoot the legal rights of nations. The individual, be he black or white, who contends for his legal rights is not the "trouble-maker," but he who denies those rights. Is America or Germany the "trouble-maker"? The individual who contends for his legal rights and protects his legal rights against their invasion and denial is justified by America's just and righteous position in this war. The principle is the same. The "trouble-maker" is the invader of legal rights, not the defender thereof. WHAT ARE YOU DOING? THE Amsterdam News of New York City editorially calls attention to the fact that there is a vast deal of ignorance in Harlem! Harlem, New York! Think of it! This is not only true of the newcomers from the Southland, who have been deprived of opportunities of learning, but also of those who have neglected to make use of the privileges at hand. It pleads for a more general use of the opportunities offered by libraries, night and vocational schools, debating clubs and literary societies. And then it drives home much-needed information in the following well-chosen words: "And those guilty of neglect of opportunities, and so lax in their duties to themselves and the race, are not the illiterate alone, but many who are educated and in a position to wield great influence over their fellows, but do not do so because of their unthinking selfishness and criminal disinterestness. They forget the case of the man who was not his brother's keeper. They forget that the strong should help the weak, that the advanced must aid the backward, that the race, in spite of its highly educated members, is judged by what the white man sees of the large ignorant masses. They ignore the fact that there can be no true advance without universal education and united effort." It is very necessary that truths of this kind should be proclaimed in every community, because there are so many who could and should be doing something for social uplift and betterment, who are idlers and parasites, moth-eaten to bareness, by their own selfishness and self-sufficiency. We would emphasize and pass on all that The Amsterdam News says in its timely editorial not applicable to New York City alone, but to every large centre where our people are found. Here is the closing appeal, mark it well: "It is up to you, educated men and women, to be big brothers and sisters to the illiterate members of the race. And don't, please, be patronising. Be earnest and interested! Prod the dormant ambition, arouse the yearning for learning. Advance your own and the race's interest by spreading the light and knowledge among the benighted of the race. Start them reading, studying. Set them thinking, planning, struggling, onward-forgiving." Seriously, what are you doing with what you have received? Get outside of your little shrivelling-up self and become interested in some kind of helpful service to your fellow men. KINDNESS AND COURTESY KINDNESS and COURTESY of the true gentleman and gentlewoman. One may be born in the humblest conditions, which is true of the majority of people all over the world, and yet be more nobly born than they who "dwell in kings' houses." Unfailing marks of nobility and gentility are courtesy and kindness. There is a vast truth in the well-known aphorism, "Manners make the MAN; the want of it the FELLOW." Good manners manifest themselves chiefly in courtesy and kindness. THE MONITOR Some people seem to think that being courteous is a mark of servility. No one could make a greater mistake. It is an indication of superiority which any one might covet. We covet for all our people the best gifts of mind and heart and will, of things spiritual and things temporal, but one of the gifts we covet most and urge our readers to acquire and cultivate is the gift of courtesy, and with that, of course, go kindness, considerateness for and helpfulness of others. We should all strive to be courteous at all times and in all places, not only to the good and gentle, but also to the froward. Courtesy and kindness have a compelling force that is irresistible. If you have not yet acquired these virtues—for that is what they really are—acquire and cultivate them. A GREAT PRIVILEGE AND RESPONSIBILITY GREAT many of our race have come and are coming to us from the Southland. Many of them have been deprived of privileges and advantages which we have enjoyed, and of which be it said to our shame, we have not all made the best use. Our ways may be strange to them, as theirs are to us. They are coming among strangers. It is our duty to give them cordial and hearty welcome and make them feel at home. It is our duty to help them adjust themselves to their new surroundings; to help them fit into and avail themselves of those larger opportunities for self-development that we enjoy and of which they have been deprived. Some splendid people are coming to our city from the South. No one but a snob or an ignoramus will poke fun at them, or do aught but to help them in every way he can. These people are not seeking charity, but work, and they are finding it; better educational advantages for their children, and they are finding these. Let them find among us of the west warm and loving hearts and a welcoming hand. Their coming brings to us, if we will only use it, not only a great responsibility but a great privilege of service to our people and nation. "PASSING OF THE GREAT RACE" REVISED ABOUT a year ago The Monitor took occasion to call to the notice of its readers Madison Grant's startling book, "The Passing of the Great Race." A new edition of this work has appeared and has been so thoroughly revised that it is almost entirely a new book. Indeed, Mr. Grant has added many new statements that have elicited and will continue to elicit much severe criticism. He seems to hold that the day of the white race is over and that it will only be a matter of time when it will become a memory. He says: "There is no melting pot, or if there is its operation is so slow, stretching over thousands of years to effect the smallest fusion that man cannot take it into his calculations at all. Therefore those who look cheerfully to see America effect a blending of racial strains are simply deluding themselves. One race either displaces another, contrives to live side by side with it or is swallowed up by it. The people of India speak an ancient white man's tongue, but not a distinguishable drop of his blood is left to show their Nordic conqueror. Always in a fusion of races the inferior race triumphs." "In America," says the author, "we must prepare to see the West Indies, the coast region of our gulf states, perhaps also the black west of the lower Mississippi valley, abandoned to Negroes. The white men in India, the East Indies, the Philippines and China will not leave the slightest trace behind them in the blood of the native populations." The book is well worth reading, and while it is filled with many erroneous conclusions as to racial values and racial contributions, it contains enough that is worthy of careful study and thought. KEEP FAITH WITH OUR FRIENDS ALL great newspapers are built upon faith, and this same element of faith enters into every department that has anything to do with the realization of a hoped-for greatness. Firms advertise because they have faith that a newspaper will bring them business and their advertisements are accepted in the faith that the host of subscribers are loyal enough to their paper to have faith in its advertisers. The Monitor is particularly favored with high-class advertising. Only the best firms are solicited in The Monitor and when its readers see an advertisement in The Monitor they may rest assured that the firm advertising has built its business by keeping faith with its customers. Omaha is a rapidly growing city and the Colored population is making strides in proportion. They cannot keep the faith better with themselves and their race than by patronizing those firms who solicit their trade. Let our constant watchword be: KEEP FAITH WITH THOSE WHO HAVE FAITH IN US! SKITS OF SOLOMON INSTINCT is another of those mysterious shanties inhabiting the frames of human prunes and concerning which more has been written than will be read for many million years to come. No one knows just what instinct is, and that is the main reason why so much is written about it. If all the books written about things we know nothing about were taken out of the world, the rest could be tucked away in your right eye. But ambling back to the subject of instinct, when a chicken tumbles out of a shell and immediately starts pecking around for corn and other chick feed instinct is proven. It is also instinct for a son of Ham to keep an eye on said chicken until it has developed into pullet size. A baby is the only animal that isn't strong on instinct until it tops the first or second year. Then it starts in on instinct with a vengeance. It samples everything from dirt to stove pockers to test food value, thereby imitating its prehistoric ancestors who had such a hard time developing a menu that could be digested painlessly. Baby also pulls kitty's tail to find where the screech comes from; sticks its hands into the fire to find out the cause of its beauty, and splashes coffee over mamma's dress to see if it cannot make the design prettier. All this is instinct teaching the kid to get wise to the wicked world it has splashed into without its consent. When baby grows up it sheds instinct and takes on heredity. This is something else nobody knows anything about, but about which big beans constantly create much chatter. This concludes our lecture on instinct and if we have given you any inside dope on the subject please tell us what it is. COLORED MEN HELP, TOO The Monitor is proud to be able to call the attention of its thousands of readers to the fact that the Colored business and professional men of Omaha have paid for and contributed a full page of the Third Liberty Loan advertisement to this paper. These advertisements are prepared by the Liberty Loan Committee and the newspapers are charged with the task of soliciting merchants and business men to pay for the insertion of these advertisements in their columns. Of course, such advertising boosts the sale of Liberty bonds and also helps the newspapers which are cheerfully publishing free as their bit a great deal of government information for the people. Our own business and professional men have thus cheerfully shown their willingness to do their bit in paying for the Liberty loan advertising and also to help support The Monitor. It is noteworthy that these gentlemen have themselves subscribed for Liberty bonds. The regimental band, Dan Desdunes, leader, has also, as will be noted, paid for a Liberty loan advertisement. Gentlemen, The Monitor not only thanks you for the spirit manifested, but is proud of you. STATEMENT, OF THE OWNERSHIP, Management, Circulation, Etc., Required by the Act of Congress of August 24, 1912. REV. JOHN ALBERT WILLIAMS Editor. Sworn to and subscribed before me this 10th day of April, 1918. (Seal) GUY B. ROBBINS. Notary Public. (My commission expires June 18, 1920.) FOR Good Shoe Repairing TRY H. LAZARUS, 2019 Cuming St 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 "With backs to the wall do not yield one foot of ground!" What splendid courage and determination ring out in these words which will become historic. BUY LIBERTY BONDS. Thomas Kilpatrick & Co. FLOWERS FOR ALL OCCASIONS Alfred Donaghue (Established 1866) Douglas 1001. 1622 Harney "SAY IT WITH FLOWERS" ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Phone Douglas 1001. 1622 Harney Street. "SAY IT WITH FLOWERS" James Poro Culture College 1516 NORTH 24TH STREET Store Quality is Supreme, Workmanship the Best and Service Excellent JENNA E. JONES, Proprietor. JATTIE B. HILL. Webster Deep Water Fish Market 1409½ NORTH TWENTY-FOURTH STREET The first-class fish of all kinds. We will quote some sales: Red Snapper, Fresh Spanish Mackerel, Mullo, DRIED AND SALT FISH OF ALL KINDS. We friends in Omaha when in need of anything in or see us. We deliver within twelve blocks. E. HAYNES, Proprietor. Webster 3943. e at the Washington Market At Sanitary and Up-to-Date Market in the U. Visit Our Branch at the McCrory 5c and Store in the Basement. Washington Market 1407 DOUGLAS STREET Hunter-Wakefield Funeral Jones Poro Culture College 1516 NORTH 24TH STREET Where Quality is Supreme, Workmanship the Best, and Service Excellent MRS. ANNA E. JONES, Proprietor. MRS. HATTIE B. HILL. Webster 5450 The Deep Water Fish Market 14091/2 NORTH TWENTY-FOURTH STREET We handle first-class fish of all kinds. We will quote some of the best varieties: Red Snapper, Fresh Spanish Mackerel, Mullett, Carp and Buffalo. DRIED AND SALT FISH OF ALL KINDS. We ask the friends in Omaha when in need of anything in our line to call in and see us. We deliver within twelve blocks. E. HAYNES, Proprietor. Webster 3943. Trade at the Washington Market The Most Sanitary and Up-to-Date Market in the Middle West. Visit Our Branch at the McCrory 5c and 10c Store in the Basement. Washington Market 1407 DOUGLAS STREET Obee-Hunter-Wakefield Funeral Home BEE, Mgr. J. H. Wakefield, Secy. NAT. HUNTIE Palmer Phone South 2614 Res. Tel. W FRANK GOLDEN, Auditor. INNOUNCEMENT man's Auxiliary of St. Philip's Episcopal pleasure in announcing that they will pres G. W. OBEE, Mgr. J. H. Wakefield, Secy. NAT. HUNTER, Treas. Embalmer Phone South 2614 Res. Tel. Web. 4740 FRANK GOLDEN, Auditor. ANNOUNCEMENT The Woman's Auxiliary of St. Philip's Episcopal Church take pleasure in announcing that they will present MRS. FLORENTINE F. PINKSTON, Formerly of the New England Conservatory of Music, in PIANO RECITAL MAY 21, 1918 Mrs. E. R. West, Chairman of Committee. Warden Hotel STEAM HEATED ROOMS—IOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER—BATHS By Day for One.....50c, 75c, $1.00 By Day for Two.....$1.00, $1.25, $1.50 By Week.....$2.00 to $4.50 BILLIARD PARLOR IN CONNECTION FOR GENTLEMEN WHO CARE EASY WALKING DISTANCE TO HEART OF CITY Douglas 6332. Charles H. Warden, Proprietor. BUY THRIFT STAMPS Phone Douglass Jones Where Quail MRS. ANNA E. MRS. HATTIE The Dec 1409½ We handle first-c best varieties; R and Buffalo. DRIE We ask the friend call in and see us. E. HAY Trade at The Most Sanit West. Visi Was Obee-Hunt G. W. OBEE, M Embalmer GO TO (People's Undertaking Co.) North Side 2101 Cuming St. Phone Douglas 8103 South Side 24th and Q Sts. Nights and Sundays Call South 2614 All other times call Douglas 8103, main office and calls will be answered at once. We belong to most all Fraternal orders. Can secure county burial for those who have not means for burial. Ring and ring again until you get us, Douglas 8103. Harney Street. College T ship the Best, Webster 5450 Market STREET quote some of the careel, Mullett, Carp INDS. thing in our line to 3943. Market in the Middle 5c and 10c Market General Home HUNTER, Treas. Tel. Web. 4740 ENT Biscopal Church THE MONITOR BALFOUR KEB "Keep the Home Fires Burning" Tonight there will be American boys in lonely listening posts far out in the desolation of No Man's Land, American boys in the darkness and the mud and cold of the trenches under the ceaseless thunder of guns and the scream of shells, American boys tramping along the pitch-black, shell-torn roads. Through the long, dreary hours, as they wait and watch in the dark, while dangers lurk on every hand, their thoughts turn to the homes they have left behind, homes on distant farms, in scattered villages, in great cities, and they see in imagination the pleasant home lights shining out into the night. They Are Fighting to Keep Those Home Fires Burning You, back here in the peace and safety of the homes they love, can help in the bitter struggle that our boys must face tonight and tomorrow night, and every day, and every night, until the final VICTORY is won. You, too, must work to keep the home fires burning—for our sons in France. they need tanks and transports and airplanes, good food and warm clothes and medicines and hospital supplies an ever increasing abundance of all the vital materials of war, if they are to drive the ruthless German invaders back within their own borders, and establish for all time the sacredness of American liberty and the safety of America's homes—their homes, our homes. They need guns and more guns, shells and more shells. For these lads that are fighting and dying for you-do your share to send them to VICTORY. Invest today in Bonds of the Third Liberty Loan-ALL the bonds you can. Keep the home fires burning. This Space Paid for and Contributed by The following Colored Business and Professional Men, who have themselves also bought Bonds: DR. J. H. HUTTEN DR. L. E. BRITT DR. D. W. GOODEN DR. J. B. HILL DR. CRAIG MORRIS DR. C. H. SINGLETON DR. P. W. SAWYER SILAS JOHNSON JONES & CHILES BANKS & WILKS PEOPLE'S DRUG STORE KILLINGSWORTH & PRICE A. CHISLEY & CO. J. H. BROOMFIELD T. P. MAHAMMITT J. HALL A. W. LEWIS JOSEPH CARR GEORGE JONES WESTERN REAL ESTATE CO. DR. C. H. SINGLETON DR. P. W. SAWYER SILAS JOHNSON JONES & CHILES BANKS & WILKS WASHINGTON CAFE PEOPLE'S DRUG STORE KILLINGSWORTH & PRICE A. CHISLEY & CO. J. H. BROOMFIELD T. P. MAHAMMITT E. W. PRYOR J. HALL A. W. LEWIS JOSEPH CARR GEORGE JONES WESTERN REAL ESTATE CO. NN EEOEOEOEOEEEEEeES=E=—=EEEEEEE_E_E_E_E_E_E_E_—_—_—_ EEO PHILIPS’ DEPARTMENT STORE 1935-37-39 SOUTH 24TH STREET The Fastest Growing Store in Omaha “4 “WATCH US GROW!” STORE OPEN SATURDAYS TILL 10 P. M. The House of Mina Taylor Dresses and Aprons. The Economy Center of the South Side. Headquarters for Thrifty Shoppers. Every day conservation becomes a bigger and bigger factor. Economy of the right kind will help to make us successful in winning the world war. Economy consists of purchasing the right kind of material and all other needfuls at prices that will make a real saving. A se een US A eT STORE NEWS FOR THURSDAY, FRIDAY AND SATURDAY Boys’ Suits Specialiy Priced Se Jeeta gray, blue, plain colors and mixtures. These are | Warner’s Rustproof Ms Men’s, Ladies’ and Children’s Shoes nites ennai tai eases \) ) \ = A wonderful shoe value for these three days on the Bar- | Warner's Corset carties her- | 9% PM 7 ee ee cr ee shart lions and OG cat Renae en ee eee Men's Lisle Hose ‘he lowanl 45) Ale, hiatieats 4 feet ‘The reliable lisle and linen hose, in white, black, gra fast growing store is guar 2: q See re ay [hem | Bpental for Cees three fITN Men’s Corduroy Work Pants eas) $1.0 Mr, \ 8A AT $2.98 Nath 2 There ix unother remarkable value in the Men's Section Grey ers In this fast-growing store PusthProof Khaki Pants Sateen Petticoats at 29¢ One big lot of Men's Khaki Pants in all sizes, resularly | sateen Petticoats in various colors, black, green and blue fold up to $75. This sate price $1.98) Gil tisar ect eake siuarpape” geting: Reg tm ruratie eaues Children’s Middies Reduced to 49¢ cialis aN ce 20 For, young gfrls and childran, ¢ to,18 Xptcolored eoiarsand 36-Piece Breakfast Set at $2.75 Irethe; meunomy, Basement Dreakraat plates: 6 truit saucers, 6 butter dishes, 1 ereains Imported Gold Band Plates (nn From Jobin sh England, Neat plain-shaped plate Men’s and Boys’ Caps From Jolnaon Bros, Hngland, Nett Min "ine kason meni | Large stock to pick from at " eS Peels und dinner plates priced at. tOe ‘eneh. Ging Cfo tute worth ap i i's Wo ae TMS Ge tneve aneclad dayers- scenes #15 | womt's blouses, in’ big’ axcscirsent, goad’ far home Gast nthe oonomy Basement. mit lgent dis at great baveala Por thnes these dave ony eat 186 each —— inthe Beonamy’ Basamient Drugs and Toilet Goods News See ee ere Ivory Soap, Wool Soap and Barrel Rain at 6c per bar In the Economy Basement Colgute’s Tooth Paste, large. size 200 | Washington Crisps; Cornflakes,: per Box.» cosh $1.00 Spotions Hale Bruahey for doo | San Yan ates Pioutty als epgtinits 236 Jap. Hose, Kirk, Olive or Atmond Bloasom’ Soap: Hand®pleked Navy Hoan, per pound? 2000002000000... cae fos art ase | Helinet oF atarniag Glory: Gomer ps pound. 2025. Saee Air Float ‘Talcum Powder, 3 cans . 850 | Frosh Copies, & Die sseoremenl, Bap peona: S206 Soe bottle Tiquid Veneer, Spectal ue 30¢ | ‘hrée bottles of Pickles ‘or Olives at.ctss2.0.000005. 386 in the Economy Basement. Late sise asra or Apricots fer poumdes 2202000 908 WE CARRY A COMPLETE LINE OF IDEAL AND BEAU BRUMMEL SHIRTS THE MONITOR fe wife and child ye hearth and home fp freedom in safety oe BANC) eee C a ‘ FE, Se.’ ley | IBERTY ee BONDS Third Liberty Loan THE ENEMY WE MUST MEET ‘6 war and all of ite many angies while the war and all of its many angles while ‘on an extended visit to the various battle Unes of the Allied armies.) Back of the German lines every ounce of food is conserved, and dis: tributed with fairly equitable pre cision; every yard of cloth is num- bered and is entered into the war strength of the empire. Every penny- weight of German coal is handled with scientific care, and the one end and aim of all this autocratic control of food and clothing and heat {s the vinning of the war. There is no other purpose in the German mind. Every German mark is a German soldier; every grain of gold is doing its full share to work out that indomitable burpose. Here in America we must realize that the war will not be won on any front, but in our own hearts. This is a clash of civilizations. We must de- velop in our hearts a democratic pur- pose as strong and as carefully direct- ed as this autocratic purpose of Ger- many. We, too, must make soldiers Cf our corn stalks, make defenders of our wool and cotton and silk, make every pound of coal an American pound, and we must make bullets of cur pennies, If we fail to develop this democratic purpose in the eye to eye, knee to knee, hand to hand, struggle on the front, which, after all, only reflécts the strength of our convic- tion, then our civilization will go down. To fail to support our soldiers with ammunition, with food, with clothing, with coal, will weaken them for the great conflict at the great mo- ment, and that weakening will come fvom our hearts at home. It wiil come if we are slow with our finan- cial support of the men. The Liberty Loan furnishes us with the only way we home-stayers can practically show our purpose. Our patriotism will be reasured by our performance toward the Liberty Loan, What we lend to cur country in this time of need will measure our love of the freedom our fathers bought. It is at stake. The autocratic purpose of Germany, iron willed and yet unbroken, aimed at world conquest is threatening us. What is freedom worth to you? It is worth what you lend to your govern- ment in this hour of its awful need. Your Choice? bonds : bondage? Will you lend your money and be free - or hoard it now and pay it out in Tribute when Liberty is lost ? As much as has been said and writ- ten in America about the World-War in Europe, it {s doubtful if America is yet awake, A man who returned’ from Europe six months ago, said, “The farmers of America are feeding to their cattle today better food than millions of people in Germany and Austria have had at times, These people whose governments are fighting us are sub- sisting on cow beets and straw bread. All Europe is short-rationed and hungry. ‘This 1s our war from now on, What happens in Europe is America’s deep: est concern, ‘There is not enough food in the world. Either our soldiers must skimp. their rations or we must skimp ours; ‘either they ‘must do without some necessities or we must do with- out some of our luxuries, Which shall it be? Count on the Tomorrows. What will your business be worth if we should lose the war tomorrow? What would you give for a farm in Russia today? What would you give for a farm in America if conditions were such as they are in Russia today? Help produce, help: conserve, and help fight by buying Liberty Bonds, {or “he also fights who helps a fighter fight” For the last 10 years We have been making good, stylish clothes for your people and have lots of friends among the Colored folks. We show an immense variety of woollens to select from at the right price. We want your trade. G. OLSEN & CO. MERCHANT TAILORS 1505 Harney Street. Orpheum Theater Bldg. | i A Church Where rs <i ys All Are Welcome ; ps a [Nees Non SES Services : we aes ay 2 Gunday, School, 10 a. m. oo Wome) a Sea Preaching, 11 a. m., . Ms th af bia League, 6:30 p. m. . facie EPG Waltsy) Florence P. Leavitt Club, Mon- iit! Fe he a “day afternoon. —_ 5 § | Prayer Meeting, Wednesday sie ae Evening. W. 1. M. 8, Thursday Afternoon GROVE mernopisr cnuRcH lies’ Aid, Priday Afternoon 22nd and Seward Sts. ‘ GRIFFIN G. LOGAN, nd and Seward Sts, Omaha, Neb. po, 1628 N, 22nd. Web. 5008 By William Allen White Pants! Need Any? NOW’S YOUR CHANCE fas aca aos Wont PALACE CLOTHING CO. S. E. Corner 14th and Douglas Sts. IN LIBERTY BONDS WILL BE OFFERED IN THE THIRD LIBERTY LOAN CAMPAIGN NEBRASKA’S QUOTA $31,942,800 ._ Are you doing your share while our boys are offering their lives? Ifa free America is worth fighting for, it is your patri- otic duty to lend your money and your credit to our Govern- ment, ‘The whole nation must take part. Our boys in France are appealing to us to furnish them in great abundance with the arms, the ammunition, and the supplies which will make an early victory possible. If we are not to prolong the slauehter er suffer'n we are not to risk defeat, if we do not want an inconclusive peace, we must act quickly. - WE MUST PUT FORTH OUR EVERY EFFORT NOW. H | Cc . 1916 CUMING STREET ote uming Comfortable Rooms—-Reasonable Rates Douglas 2466 D. G. Russell, Proprietor SPECIAL Table D’Hote Dinner Sunday 50 Cents Regular Dinners 35c Classy Entertainers If you cannot come, telephone your orders and we will deliver them. The Top Notch Cafe’ 1322 N. 24th Street Phone Webster 2421 | 18 AMERICA AWAKE? SERGEANT BAILEY WRITES MR. WITHNELL, BUT RECEIVES NO REPLY Omaha, Neb., March 19. Mr. C. H, Withnell: Sir—About four years ago our Col- ored fire captains were taken from us. The Colored people of Douglas county are not satisfied and want om Colored fire department, No. 11, to be represented with Colored captains. If Irwin and Turner were not satis- factory, and their conduct was the cause of their being relieved from duty, we feel there are a number o! worthy Colored men in the city o' Omaha who could fili their places with credit to themselves and the great city of Omaha, ; Now, Mr. Withnell, T request that you appoint two more Colored men ic Fire Department No. 11; that you se- lect two men from said company No. 11, two Colored captains on or before May 1, 1918. Should you refuse this request you will feel my power among the Colored voters in May. An immediate answer is requeste? Very respectfully, SERGEANT BAILEY. 2816 Pratt Street. I desire to call the attention of che Colored voters of our city to the above letter, which I wrote Mr. Withnell some time ago and to which, up to the present, I have received no reply; neither has Mr, Withnell made any move to restore Colored captains to Company No, 11. He has had ample time to do it. He has temporized and violated his promise. Do you think we ought to vote for him May 7? SERGEANT BAILEY. —Paid Communication, The Rio Grande R. R. Division Nos. 2 and 4 will give a Maypole drill and Tom Thumb wedding Friday evening May 3—Adv. Raise chickens. anode ee eae os eeeaeay Petersen & Michetsen! Hardware Co. GOOD HARDWARE 2408 N St. Tel. South 162 #2408 N St. ——_Tel. South 162] J.D. HINES TAILOR AND CLEANER South 3366 5182 So, 24th St, South Side Notes Mr, Joseph Austin of 2424 Q street is slowly recovering from serious ill ness at Lord Lister hospital. © Mrs, Hattie Brown of Tacoma Wash,, is here to care for her son Joseph Austin, who is confined at the hospital. Mrs. Brown is stopping with Mrs. Breedlove at 2424 Q street. Mother Ewing of Twenty-fifth and Michigan is slowly improving. Mrs. Charlotte Drumgoold of Kan- sas City, Mo., is visiting her nephew Mr. Harry Garner at 505314 Twenty- sixth street. Mrs. Drumgoold is past 104 years old and appears to be as young and cheerful as if much young: er. Mr, Hutchinson of Thirty-fourth and W streets, who died Sunday, was taken Thursday to Richmond, Mo., his old home, for burial by his daughter, Mrs. FE, Harrington. She will be met in Kansas City by her sister of Chi- cago, who will also accompany the father’s body to its last resting place. Attention is called to the fact that we go to press now on Thursday in- stead of Friday, so that out-of-town subscribers may receive their paper by Saturday. News must therefore be in our office Wednesday afternoon co insure insertion in the current week’s issue. I wish to correct a mistake in last week's paper about the railroad train rally at Allen chapel. ‘The condueto: for the Rock Island railroad was Wil- liam Mallard. This railroad brought in $167.05. ‘Yhe Omaha Giants, a newly organ- ized team, will go to Lincoln April 28 to play the Lincoln Cleaners and Dyers baseball team. In 1916 the Lin- coln team was considered the amateur champion of Nebraska, Mrs. B, Lowe, who has been sick for some time, is still very sick. Mrs, Lena Hunter has opened a first-class rooming house at 4824 South Twenty-fifth street. It is all modern except heat. She would be glad to meet strang'rs just coming to our city, as well as all others desiring a good home, Mrs. William Vaughn, who has beca cuite sick with pneumonia, is very much improved. Mr, James Nepolian left Tuesday night for his home in Wyoming. He will stop in Denver enroute home. The South Omaha Grand United Order of Odd Fellows lodge, No. 9374 has leased the hall at 4917 South 7 wr 7 ‘Twenty-fifth street. The hall is all modern except heat. The Willing Workers club of Allen | chapel will give a short two-act drama Thursday night, April 25, at Moose ial 2418% N street. There will be musical numbers between the acts. |‘The club will also serve refreshments, | Admission 25 cents, Mrs. Wiggins was called suddenly to Sioux City Tuesday by the severe ‘illness of her daughter, Mrs. Drucilla Chinn, | Quite a number of the Colored em- ‘ployes of the packing plants that re- iceived back pay are putting it in Lib- ‘erty bonds. McKeilly and Yorman PROMPT Taxi Service AT ALL HOURS Pool Hall and Billiard Parlor ia Connection. Phone South 2962 2603 N St. South Omaha, i cee aces ——— ‘Electric Studio | We Want Your Patronage FIRST-CLASS WORK | J. W. Gardener, Prop. | 2417 N St. oe ecemeeeecaterectorereees MELCHOR-- Druggist The Old Reliable Tel. South 807 4826 So. 24th St. BUSY BEE CAFE GOOD HOME COOKING MEALS ALL HOURS 4917 S. 26th. ‘Tel. South 2793 Elizabeth Clark, Prop, SOUTH SIDE GOOD HOME COOKING MEALS AT ANY HOUR 2605 N St. Tel. South 2962 Among the Churches 8 ZION BAPTIST CHURCH As was mentioned in these columns last week, the organization of the Nebraska association, etc., is now complete. The following list of officers was elected by the various organizations: Association—Moderator, Rev. W. F. Botts; vice moderator, Rev. Thomas Taggart; secretary, H. L. Anderson; treasurer, H. F. Jenkins; corresponding secretary, Rev. M. H. Wilkinson; Ministerial and Deacons' Union—President, Rev. M. H. Wilkinson; vice president, A. M. Harrold; recording secretary, Mr. Andrews; corresponding secretary, Rev. M. D. Johnson; treasurer, J. D. Davis. Woman's Work—President, Sister Gussie Allen; vice president, Sister L. L. Gordon; secretary, Sister Ophelia S. Ford; corresponding secretary, Sister Lulu Whidby; treasurer, Sister Lide Wilson. Sunday School Convention—President, H. L. Anderson; vice president, Sister Elizabeth Howard; secretary, Sister Denman; corresponding secretary, Sister L. Dallas; treasurer, Sister M. H. Wilkinson. B. Y. P. U. — President, Sister Odessa Harris; vice president, E. Robbins; secretary, Sister Luvenia Lewis; assistant secretary, Sister Sadie Long; corresponding secretary, Sister Luvenia Rose; treasurer, Sister S. A. Botts. The first official meeting of these bodies will be held June 18 to 23. at Mount Moriah Baptist church, Twenty-sixth and Seward streets. Dr. Devine, edifice expert of the Home Mission society of New York was with Rev. W. F. Botts April 12, 13, and 14, to assist in a financial drive for the purpose of erecting the main auditorium. All members and friends of our church feel blessed and especially thankful for the efficient and consecrated efforts of Dr. Devine who seemed to inspire every one present with a mind to work. We were graced with the presence of Dr. York superintendent of the missions; Dr Proper, Deacon A. C. Busk of Calvary Baptist church, and last, but not least Dr. Pilot, who arrived late, but still in time to see the mercury go over the top, when $30,000 was pledged by members and friends that the good work may grow. Sunday, April 21, will be general clearance day, when all members and friends are asked to give $1 that all minor expenses may be cleared away that the greater undertaking may not be hampered. Sunday, April 21, a meeting of all the churches will be held at Zion, the speaker of honor to be Rev. Dr. Will. ATCHISON, KANSAS Death has again visited the home of another of Atchison's popular young ladies. Miss Ethel Carson, whose illness has been frequently mentioned in this column, died at 1 p. m. Monday at her home, 301 North G street. She was educated here and was a refined, cultured, industrious woman. Her presence at home will be missed, as also the circle in which she was so honorably identified. She leaves to mourn her loss father and mother, one brother in Omaha, two sisters. Mrs. John Jackson and Mrs. Anna Booker of Atchison, and a host of friends. She was a member of Zion Baptist church. The funeral was on Wednesday at 2 p. m. from Ebenezer Baptist church, Rev. Mr. Hill officiating. William Sullivan, one of Atchison's highly respected citizens, died Saturday evening at his residence, 817 Division street. He has been sick for a year, but was up and around. He took to his bed three months ago. Leakage of the heart is said to have been the cause of his death. He leaves to survive him a loving wife, two sons, George of Atchison and Blaine of Evansville, Ind.,—two sisters,—Mrs. Susie Penn of Omaha and Mrs. Chas. Robertson of Atchison,—some grandchildren and many friends to mourn his demise. He was buried under the auspices of the Odd Fellows' lodge, of which he was a member. Funeral was held at the A. M. E. church, Rev. Mr. Billions officiating. The lecture given by Miss Grace Eaton at Ebenezer Baptist church, Monday night, was a rare treat to those that heard her. Subject, "The Life of Christ and His Followers." She lectures to ladies only Tuesday at the same church. Mark Brown, Dan Wheeler, Mrs. Cal Coker, Mrs. John Jordan and Will Huston are on the sick list. Miss Marie D. Parker of Liberty, Mo., is visiting with her cousin, Mrs. W. H. Hill. Mrs. Ellen Carr took suddenly sick Sunday at the Ebenezer church and was taken home. She is much better at this writing. Tony Taylor, W. Metchum and Prince Shook left for Excelsior Springs Wednesday in search of health. sch, state evangelist of Texas. Como and hear him. The pastor's eighth anniversary occurs on the 28th inst. Watch for further announcements. The Wide Awake Twenty-Four met this week with Mrs. E. Howard 2518 Ohio street. Regular services next Lord's day Strangers welcome. ST. JOHN'S CHURCH NEWS Sunday was the greatest day ever witnessed by the oldest members of St. John's. Pentecostal showers came down and baptized thirty-six souls who were taken into the church. The wonderful sermon preached by the evangelist, Rev. L. T. Scott, "Your God shall be my God, and your people shall be my people," moved every one, saint and sinner. The collection for the day was $112.49. The Ladies' Aid are making very elaborate preparations for their bazaar, to be given on the 24th, 25th and 26th. Get your tickets for the Victory luncheon now. Every one is welcome to our services. CORNERSTONE LAYING The cornerstone of the new Tabernacle Baptist church, Council Bluffs was laid Sunday afternoon, April 14 with appropriate and impressive ceremonies. Mr. A. W. Lewis was master of ceremonies. Able addresses were given by the Rev. T. H. Stoner, pastor of the A. M. E. church, and Mr. A. W. Williams. Rev. W. F. Bostick preached an instructive sermon on "The Baptists' Contribution to Religious Liberty." The contributions amounted to $126. The Rev. J. P. Jackson, pastor is doing good work and is recognized as a forceful religious leader in the city. The church will hold a jubilee rally some time next month. BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH NEWS Rev. T. A. Tagget, Pastor. The pastor preached to a large and appreciative audience last Sunday night, with some additions to the church. Sunday morning service, 10:45. B. Y. P. V., 6 p. m. Sunday night preaching at 8 o'clock The Mission Circle met Thursday night at Bethel Baptist church, being entertained by the Mission ladies. Mrs. Mary Malone and Mr. Charlie Brown are still on the sick list. Mrs. Mary Stone of Forest Lawn is very sick. Mrs. Ella Dysert left for Omaha Tuesday to visit her sick son, Eugene Thomas. Mr. and Mrs. Preston Moseby are on the sick list. Stanton Roy left Tuesday evening for St. Paul, Minn. He was here to attend the funeral of his father. Miss Tanner Donahue, who has been sick for several weeks, died Sunday morning. Funeral Tuesday at Ebenezer Baptist church, Rev. Mr. Hill officiating. Mrs. Sadie Pointer, sister of Mrs. Halm of Leavenworth, came up to attend the funeral of Mrs. R. Corrington. We thank the many friends for services rendered and floral offerings to our deceased mother.—Children and Grandchildren of Mrs. Rachel Covington. Mr. Covington has the profound sympathy of his many friends during his recent bereavement. Whenever he thinks of her so dear He feels her angel spirit near; A voice comes stealing on the air, Reminding him of his mother's pray AUSTIN DOTS Austin, Tex., April 11, 1918. Mrs. Mamie Collie, wife of William Collie, has gone to California for several months. The Parent Teachers' club of the West Austin Public Schools was well attended last Sunday afternoon. Mr. Tobe Berry, who was so badly burned when his house burned, is up out of hospital, but not at all well. The white and Colored citizens are asking for the repetition of the play, "The Story of the American Flag," which was so beautifully rendered by the Blind, Deaf and Dumb Colored students. The meeting of the Wesley Chapel W. H. M. Auxiliary was a very business-like one at the residence of Sister S. J. Woods. The annual temperance contest held in Samuel Huston College Chapel April 8, was a decided success. Miss Uldine Person received the first honor and was escorted to the decorated chair. The young ladies all did nicely and each class presented lovely bouquets of white carnations and ferns. A large and appreciative audience greeted them. The program was as follows: Music; A Winning Crusade, Frances F. Ellis; A Prohibition Nation in 1920, Louise Brown; The Decree of the Century, Bertha Storey; Who Killed Joe's Baby? Bessie Westbrooks; Music; In the Shadow of the Mountain, Sopnia Bowen; To Every Patriotic Citizen a Challenge, Zelma Kerr; A Moderate Plan, Uldino Person; Music; The Greater Slavery, Lucille Lewis; The Ship Went Down, Stella Brewer; The Man of the Hour, Beulah Loving-good; Music; Decision of Judges; A Silver Offering. M. C. Minue, Manager; M. S. Davage, President. The mock wedding at the A. M. E Church was quite a success. A large and lively audience greeted the wedding ceremony. Mrs. Emma A. Armstrong of our city writes that she has gone from Los Angeles, Cal., to So. Pasadena. The can corn rally at S. H. College was a success. 613 cans were gathered by Simpson Tabernacle, Miss Pinkie Moore 239, Miss Josie Pankey 373. The Simpson choir rendered a short musical and literary program. Miss Pankey was crowned can corn queen by Vice President J. W Frazier. L. M. Mitchell, chairman of the Austin District, presided in his usual lively manner. The mid winter musicale at Tillotson College was well rendered and much enjoyed. Miss P. B. Parsons assisted by Madame Clarice L. Jackson Brown, had charge of the program. The Gregory School has planned to buy a Liberty bond. The Olive Street 2 B Grade, who were in the spelling contest last Friday, were entertained by the Gregory 2 B the following Friday afternoon. The Gregory Parent Club also held a very interesting meeting. The girls of Gregory are much elated over their new tennis court. The Ladies Aid of Wesley Chapel held their first regular meeting at the residence of Mrs. L. J. Johnson Lee, 2106 East 12th St. The committee to wait on pastor, program and decoration were appointed. A three-course light luncheon was served. President M. S. Davage is in New York City attending the annual meeting of the Missionary board of M. E Church. COUNCIL BLUFFS, IOWA The Rev. Mr. Curry of Omaha preached for the Rev. Mr. Jordan Sunday morning. Rev. T. H. Stoner, pastor of the Methodist church, and his wife were dinner guests of the Rev. and Mrs. J. P. Jackson Monday afternoon. Mrs. Arthur Watts of Kewanee, Ill. has been the guest of the Rev. and Mrs. J. P. Jackson, 1531 Avenue A. Among those reported on the sick list this week are: Mrs. Eva Givens Mrs. Lee, Mrs. E. Wade, Mrs. C. Perkins, Mrs. W. Nixon and Mrs. D. Bottoms. GREENVILLE, TEXAS Greenville is one of the richest farming districts in the state and has about 19,000 inhabitants, one-third of whom are Colored. All the churches had excellent services and large congregations Sunday. The Rev. Mr. Means is still working at the erection of his new church. Dr. L. W. Taylor has recently located his office at 3004 South Johnson street and has with him Dr. L. M. Mitchell, the dentist, formerly of Austin, Tex. W. D. Pratt is still leading with the best of pictures at the Pastime theater. For tailor-made suits, cleaning and pressing and tonsorial work don't fail to see M. S. Durham.—Adv. Mrs. W. M. McDaniel left Wednesday to attend the funeral of her mother. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Sanders are rejoicing over the birth of a fine boy, who came last week to gladden their hearts and home. Mr. and Mrs. Homer Moss are also the proud parents of a fine boy. Our parents in Greenville, it will be seen, are doing their bit in helping to raise a future army for Uncle Sam. Mr. Zack Durham and W. C. Ward have returned to their farm, where they will be engaged in agriculture this year. Read The Monitor for the news Those who read one copy are always anxious to get another. It shows that the people of Greenville appreciate a good thing. COMMUNITY CHORUS More voices, and especially bassos and tenors, are needed for the Community Chorus which will rehearse Sunday afternoon at 5:30 at St. Philip's Church. Come out and join the chorus. Everybody welcome. Spanish lessons systematically taught by Mrs. J. W. Thomas, 2213 North 27th Avenue. Webster 147.—Adv. Buy Liberty bonds. Classified Advertising RATES—1½ cents a word for single insertions, 1 cent a word for two or more insertions. No advertisement for less than 15c. Cash should accompany advertisement. FURNISHED ROOMS FOR RENT. FOR RENT—Furnished rooms, all modern. 2706 Parker st. Web, 1250. Neat modern room for man and wife, 3702 North 23rd St. Phone Webster 3727. FOR RENT—Newly furnished rooms in first-class modern home; every convenience. 1410 N. 26th st. Web. 4760 (6-13) Furnished rooms in strictly modern house. Men preferred. 814 North 23r street. Red 8156. Mrs. Ida Cary. Strictly modern rooms. 2604 Decatur st. Web. 4490.—(6-27) First class rooming house, steam heat, bath, electric light. On Dodge and 24th st. car line. Mrs. Ann Banks, 924 North 20th st. Doug. 437. NEATLY FURNISHED ROOMS 1217½ and 1219½ So. 16th St. Phone Douglas 8730 J. LOGAN. Two furnished rooms, 2415 Indiana avenue. Tyler 3399-W. Modern furnished rooms to gentlemen in private home. H. L. Anderson. 2914 Lake street. Webster 3171. For Rent—Two furnished rooms, strictly modern, 1923 North 27th St. Webster 3150. For Rent—Modern furnished rooms. 2320 North 28th Ave. Phone Webster 2058. Neatly furnished rooms in a private home. Modern except heat. Men only. Webster 1760. For Rent.—Nice front room, 2521 Miami in private family. 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. HOUSE FOR SALE FOR SALE—Five rooms, nearly new. 2601 Grant st. Easy terms. Call Douglas 2842 or Webster 5519. FOR SALE—Acre of ground and 5- room house; $200 down, balance easy payments. Douglas 3607. FOR RENT—10 rooms, 1527 North 17th st.; $25 per month. Doug. 3607. PROBATE NOTICE In the Matter of the Estate of George Bolden. Decreased. Bolden, Deceased. Notice is hereby given that the creditors of said deceased will meet the admonition of the judge before County Judge of Douglas County, Nebraska, at the County Court Room, in said County, on the 6th day of June, 1918, and on the 6th day of August, 1918, at 9 o'clock a. m., each day, for the purpose of presenting their claims for examination, and the months are allowed for the creditors to present their claims, from the 5th day of May, 1918. C. M. SIMMONS, Prop. 22 years in the tailoring business Goods called for and delivered. Phone Doug. 6335 We cut trim, make suits to order, up $25.00 up. Ladies' and Gent's. Clothes cleaned and repaired. 114 So. 13th St. Omaha, Neb. THE DOWN SOUTH UAIR PREPARATION A New Creation in Hair Pomade Known by its quality and reputation. Keeps hair soft and scalp in fine condition, for straightening in hair. Keeps hair in fine shape; wash and straightening once every two weeks. TEXAS WHEN IN TEMPLE, TEXAS STOP WITH Mrs. J. S. Dawson 218 South 4th Street Who gains pleasure in making you comfortable. Satisfaction guaranteed. Rates reasonable. Write or wire for accommodation. --- HOUSE FOR SALE ECONOMY TAILOR MADAM J. F. McDONALD General Delivery Excelsior Springs, Missouri. TEXAS NORTH SIDE BOOSTERS The Alamo Barber Shop and Pocket Billiard Parlor The best equipped shop in the state. Most capable and courteous barbers. The only Colored shop in the state built on the latest pattern. Everything sanitary. We carry a department open from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturdays 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. We carry a full line of Cigars Cigar and Tobaccos, Candies and Chewing Gum. TRUNKS Made from good clear lumber, covered with fibre; well bound on edges. Durable corners and braces where necessary. Sturdy locks and hinges, 2 trays nicely cloth lined. Priced at $10.00, $12.00, $13.50 and $15.00. Freling & Steinle "Omaha's Best Baggage Build- ers" 1803 FARNAM STREET The People's Drug Store DRUGS, CIGARS AND SODA, Toilet and Rubber Goods Special Attention to Prescriptions We Carry a Full Line of Face and Hair Preparations. Nelson's Hair Dressing ..... 25c Elite Hair Pomade ..... 25c Aida Hair Pomade ..... 30c eXelento Hair Pomade ..... 25c Plough's Hair Dressing ..... 25c Hygienic Hair Grower ..... 60c Ford's Hair Grower ..... 25c Palmer's Skin Whitener ..... 25c Palmer's Skin Success ..... 25c Black and White Skin Oint ..... 25c Rozaal Bleach ..... 25c We appreciate your patronage. Phone Douglas 1446 WATERS BARNHART PRINTING CO ОМАНА Franklin Theatre 24th and Franklin Sts. ALICE BRADY —in— "HUNGRY HEART" Also a Good Comedy. Matinee, 5 cents to all. Night, 6 and 11 cents. Hill-Williams Drug Co. PURE DRUGS AND TOILET ARTICLES Free Delivery Tyler 160 2402 Cuming St. Start Saving Now One Dollar will open an account in the Savings Department C. S. JOHNSON 18th and Izard Tel. Douglas 1702 ALL KINDS OF COAL and COKE at POPULAR PRICES. Best for the Money Established 1890 C. J. CARLSON Shoes and Gents' Furnishings 1514 No. 24th St. Omaha, Neb. GOOD GROCERIES C. P. WESIN GRO Also Fresh Fruits and 2005 Cuming St. [Name] Four Chairs Sergt.-Major E. W. Killingsworth At Camp Funston The Alamo Barber Shop and F The best equipped shop in the state. Most The only Colored shop in the state built on sanitary. Shop department open from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. We carry a full line of Choice GI Chewing Gum. KILLINGSWORTH & P C. B. MAYO, Fore Phone Webster 5784. We Have a Complete Line of FLOWER,GRASS AND GARDEN Seeds Bulbs, Hardy Perennials, Poultry Supplies Fresh cut flowers always on hand Stewart's Seed Store 119 N. 16th St. Opp. Post Office Phone Douglas 977 The Gulf City Pressing Club Press while you wait. Ladies' work a specialty. Men's and Children's suits. All guaranteed full satisfaction. Call in and see us. We will fix the price all right. Clothes called for and promptly delivered. $1419\frac{1}{2}$ N. 24th St. Web. 3943 E. H. HAYNES, Prop. Eagle Baggage & Express Co. A. W. ANDERSON Auto or Horse Service Quick Delivery Webster 4777 1831 N. 22nd St. Neatly Furnished Rooms Modern Conveniences With or Without Board Telephones, Doug. 9458, Doug. 8703 The Booker T. Washington Hotel Mrs. Laura Cuerington, Propr. In Connection with THE WASHINGTON CAFE 1719-21 Cuming Street Omaha J. A. Edholm 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 Home Rendered Lard. We Smoke and Cure our own Hams and Bacon. OMAHA THE OFFICE SUPPLY HOUSE PRINTING COMPANY The Silas Johnson Western Funeral Home The Place for Quality and Service Licensed Embalmer in Attendance Lady Attendant if Desired. Music Furnished Free. I TAKE PLEASURE in thanking you for your patronage. I want you to trade solely upon the mattie of goods. You will profit by trading here. H. E. YOUNG Webster 515 2114-16 N. 24th S BRIES ALWAYS GROCERY CO. and Vegetables. Telephone Douglas 1098 BOOSTERS R. C. Price At Home on the Job. and Pocket Billiard Parlor Most capable and courteous barbers. It on the latest pattern. Everything 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturdays 8 a.m. ice Cigars and Tobacco, Candles and & PRICE, Props., Foreman. 2416 North 24th Street