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Growing Thank You! $1.50 a Year. 5c a Copy Chicago May Elect Race Congressman Rapidly Growing and Progressive Race Population, Recognizing Political Strength, Grooming Candidate for House of Representatives. TWO SERVING AS ALDERMEN Edward H. Morris, Prominent and Popular Attorney and National Grand Master of Odd Fellows, Is Mentioned as Congressman Madden's Opponent for Lower House. CHICAGO.—Chicago is the only city in the country that boasts of having two Colored members of its Board of Aldermen. The men are Louis B. Anderson and Major Robert R. Jackson, both representing the old Second ward. Ten years ago Colored republican leaders were insisting that some Colored man be nominated for the Board of Alderman. White republican leaders opposed them. Former County Commissioner Oscar DePriest, the first Colored alderman elected, is said to have then agreed with the whites. Colored voters defeated a white republican candidate when the bosses refused to name some Colored man. Oscar DePriest was nominated and elected when the next election came off. He is said to have been one in a compact made between white and Colored republicans that the Second ward should have one white and one Colored alderman. Things were getting along swimmingly until DePriest was indicted for alleged connection with graft and the running of gambling houses. He announced two years ago, following his indictment, that he would not seek reelection. Assistant Corporation Attorney Louis B. Anderson was nominated and elected. DePriest was tried and acquitted on what many consider one of the weakest counts in the indictment. He will be tried in a week or two on other counts. At the recent aldermanic election we ran as an independent republican candidate against Major Jackson, who is a former member of the state legislature. The fur flew thick and fast between the rival candidates, but Jackson won out with a substantial majority in a three-cornered contest, one of the losers being a democrat. De Priest received a flattering vote, the vote in the "black belt" having been largely increased by people moving from the South within the past three years. He appealed to the newcomers on a sort of vindication platform. Congressman Madden, who has defended the Negro in season and out, come on to urge the Jackson candidacy. The story is now going the rounds that DePriest and some of his followers are now boosting Edward H. Morris, national grand master of the Odd Fellows, for the republican nomination for congress in place of Congressman Madden. This does not please some of the Colored leaders who were with DePriest before his indictment, however. They claim that it would be bad politics to turn down a real friend of the race because he is white and send a man to congress just because he is Colored. Morris is an able lawyer and has served as a member of the state legislature. The indications are that should Morris decide to run against Madden that the DePriest followers will be able to line up a goodly number of the recent additions to the electorate, the newcomers not being very well informed as to actual political conditions here. HOME FOR EX-SLAVES STARTED IN ATLANTA Atlanta, Ga.—Numbers of donations to provide a home for ex-slaves on four lots in Meadow Brook, near Decatur, recently donated for this purpose by E. R. Craighead, secretary and manager of the Meadow Brook Land company, have been sent to the committee. April 24 was designated as "tag day," when the Negroes of Atlanta were asked to contribute liberally to this fund. Work on the first building has begun. MEMBERSHIP NEARING 1,400 Washington, D. C. -Great enthusiasm marked the close of the campaign of the Twelfth street branch, Washington Y. M. C. A., in which the goal was 1,000 new members. The teamwork went far above that mark by bringing the total up to 1,365 new members, the first Colored organization in the city to get so many members in five days. THE MONITOR Black Race May Save Human Liberty Prophetic Words of Abraham Lincoln Are Recalled by Emmett J. Scott, Special Assistant to Secretary of War, in Recent Notable Address. DEMOCRACY MUST Impossible to Exclude the Colored Race in the United States from Sharing in Whatever Advantages May Come to Humanity by the Downfall of Autocracy. ST. LOUIS.—Emmett J. Scott, special assistant to the secretary of war, spent a busy day here May 8 from the time of his arrival at 7:30 a. m. until 11:30 p. m., when he left for Indianapolis. He made a most favorable impression and won the hearts of his thousands of hearers. All who heard him were impressed with the fact that he is no apologist for the wrongs which the race keenly feels, but is wisely and patiently helping to work out the problems confronting the nation. His principal speech was delivered in the evening at Central Baptist church, under the auspices of the Y. M. C. A. The edifice was crowded to the limit. His subject was, "The Negro In the War." Mr. Scott spoke in part as follows: "I know of no auspices under which I would rather come to your city than that of the Y. M. C. A. There is not a single camp in this country or across the seas where the Y. M. C. A. is not represented. It is the Y. M. C. A. that welcomes the soldier boy and tells him that he has a friend. "Your country and my country has joined hands to make this world safe for democracy. We are face to face with the flag. The national emergency and great need is, the country is expecting every man, woman and child to do his bit. We are engaged in the greatest war of all ages and the country is faced with the greatest crisis of all its history. If we must accomplish our purpose, the north and south, east and west, must give up their sectional feelings. A man's creed nor color of his skin should not be counted. "I should regard it an honor to come to St. Louis at any time, but especially at this time, when civilization is tettering to its doom. The Colored people, who have come up under adverse conditions, are better prepared to fight for democracy than any other race. I am not here to review the period of the reconstruction days, when injustices and all forms of atrocities were committed. I have but one thought, and that is, may our country live forever. Negroes Not a Liability. "There are twelve million and more of us in this country. We are an asset and we are not a liability. Opportunities go hand in hand and not behind. We have been seeking in every part of this country to prove our fitness to civilization. Now we must fight for it and heed the advice of Booker Washington, who said, 'Freedom is not a bequest, but a conquest.' United States Counting on the Negro. "I say advisedly the war department is counting on our race as never before. They know the Negroes are eager and willing to be used in defense of this country, and it is the purpose of the war department to see to it that a square deal is given every man who is willing to shed his blood for his country. I know that is the spirit of the war department and I know that is the spirit of the president of the United States. Never before have 1,000 Colored men been asked to serve as officers and represent the United States army. There is to be a battalion of signal corps men, which has never been before. Colored men are being trained in Washington and Virginia for that service. There will be a Colored chaplain in the army for every 1,200 men. Beginning May 15 three artillery regiments will go in training at Camp Meade, Maryland, and of twelve technical schools each is to receive $6,000 for the training of telegraphers and radio men for service. Black Race May Save the Jewel of Human Liberty. "This war is calling for scientific training and our schools are responding, so that our boys won't be found wanting. I am confident that wherever they go they will quit themselves like men. They will remember that they are on trial. Thank God, they are on trial as far as their race is concerned. It can be said of us that there (Continued on sixth page.) OMAHA, NEBRASKA, MAY 18, 1918 A. MRS. FLORENTINE FRANCES PINKSTON The Talented Pianist Who Appears in Recital Tuesday Night, at the Y. W. C. A. Auditorium. The Children of the Sun By George Wells Parker A black man was the author of the oldest known book in the world. This book, the precepts of Ptah Hotep, was written about 3700 B. C., and became greatly treasured by the Egyptian people. It is a collection of maxims and wise sayings intended to guide one's daily life and, excepting a few minute instances, is as valuable today as it was the day it was written. Here are a few gathered at random: "To throw obstacles in the way of the laws is to open the way before violence." "Do not lose the daily opportunity of increasing that which thy house possesses. Activity produces riches and riches do not endure when it slackens." "Compose thy face even in trouble; these are the people who succeed in what they desire." "Be not arrogant because of that which thou knowest; deal with the ignorant as with the learned; for the barriers of art are not closed, no artist being in possession of the perfection to which he should aspire." Art, literature and science, are the measure by which men judge the worth of a civilization and by such measure Egypt is entitled to a very high place. I shall treat of her art in the next article; of her literature and science in this. Her literature is indeed voluminous and hardly a year passes but what some scholar translates for us some new papyrus that gives us a deeper insight into the great culture of that dark race that once ruled beside the Nile. Thousands of mummies have been recovered and in the fine linen which wrapped many of them we discover rolls upon rolls of papyri, but as soon as one touches, them they crumble into dust. Yet enough have been preserved to prove that the ancient Egyptians were a literature loving people and that much of what we find compares favorably with the greatest which the world has produced. Of course you know that the Egyptians wrote in hieroglyphics, that is, in pictures and signs. For many years their works were enigmas which none could decipher, but about a half century ago a stone known as the Rosetta was discovered and engraven upon this stone were the Egyptian hieroglyphics with their Greek equivalents. Immediately scholars delved in Egyptian lore and from out the mass collected has come forth a fine literature. One of the most renowned writings is the Book of the Dead, a book which we might call the Egyptian Bible. It represents the beliefs belonging to the various periods of the long life of the Egyptian nation, and the opinions held by several schools of thought in Egypt, the object of them all being to help the departed spirit on to perpetual peace. The Judgment scene is especially interesting since it gives the many many questions asked the soul by the judges, before it is allowed to pass to the other side. We discover in these questions the same moral standard that guides men today and those things which were necessary to an honorable and righteous life among the Egyptians are the same as are necessary to us today. Among the many writings left us by the Egyptians which have been translated and which may be found in almost any well equipped library, I might mention the following: Story of the Shipwrecked Sailor (2800 B. C.) Story of Sanehat (2500 B. C.) Song of the Hary (2000 B. C.) Hymns to Amen-Ra (1700 B. C.) Book of Mysteries (1700 B. C.) Epic of Pentaur (1650 B. C.) Chronology of Kings (1600 B. C.) Maxims of Amy (1500 B. C.) Story of the Doomed Prince (1450 B. C.) Tel-el Amarna Letters (1400 B. C.) Story of the Two Brothers (1300 B. C.) Story of Setna (1300 B. C.) Story of Seema (1000 B.C.) All of these are entertaining and among them one will find many instances that hint of the stories to be found in the Christian Bible. Indeed, many commentators claim that most of the old testament stories were borrowed from the Egyptians, especially do we find such an instance in the Story of the Two Brothers, it being almost identical with the story of Joseph. The Tel-el Amarna Letters consist of 320 bricks or tablets found south of Memphis in Egypt in 1871. They are state documents and are considered among the most valuable remains ever discovered. If you read these letters in translation you will be struck with the many instances of respect paid the Egyptians by all the great nations of that day. There are among them many recorded intermarriages, state marriages, between the princes and princesses of such states Vol. III. No. 46 (Whole No. 148) as Persia, India, the Hittintes, etc., which naturally leads one to believe that all these peoples were of kindred blood. As I mentioned in the last article, many of the Pharoahs of Egypt were scholars and writers, and it is recorded that Meneptah, the supposed Pharoah of the oppression, founded the first library in Egypt. It must have been a very large one, because its fame spread as far Greece. The fame of Egypt as a land of mystery has persisted throughout all the ages and today, no less than five thousands years ago, the home of magic has been entered in the Land of the Sphinx and Pyramids. But the truth is that Egypt knew no more of mystery than we. What she did know was much of chemistry, geometry, mathematics and physics, and knowing these she was able to confound the many wise men who traveled from far to hear stories. The Egyptians were great astrologers and astronomers. They were acquainted with many of the plants, could predict eclipses, conjunctions, and foretell storms on land and sea. Few of her contemporaries could do these things and that the Egyptians could do them was a source of endless wonder. The Egyptians were also famed physicians. Some of their rulers were very learned in medicine and wrote works that became famous, especially works dealing with intestinal diseases and eye troubles. Their knowledge in this line greatly impressed the Greeks and it is claimed that Hippocrates, the patron saint of modern medicine, received his training in Egypt. It is good for us to have some real knowledge of what Egypt has contributed to mankind. We cannot obtain this information in school or college. It is only in recent years that scholars are beginning to realize what a wonderful influence Egypt has exerted upon the birth and development of human civilization. We must go to our public libraries and look for the books that deal with Egypt alone. They are many and large and everyone worth reading. They will give you an insight into life as the Egyptians lived it and you will be impressed with the happy and cheerful picture. As you close the book you cannot help from saying, "Yes, the Egyptians were Africans. No other people could have enjoyed existence as they enjoyed it and laughed away the years as though they were all Maydays vouchsafed them by their great god Osiris. Lifting: Lift, Too! Judge Terrell Is Again Sworn In Noted Jurist Is Highly Honored by Members of the Washington Bar as He Enters Upon His Fifth Term as Judge of the Municipal Court. TANEY'S DECISION RECALLED Timothy Thomas Fortune Calls Attention to the Fact That the Race Has Traveled Far Since 1856, When It Had No Legal Status. WASHINGTON, D. C., May 4. This day will long be memorial in the annals of the Afro-American people, as it marks a distinct advance of the race in a department of the government in which it has not had much opportunity to serve and to distinguish itself. It is a far cry from the opinion of Chief Justice Roger B. Taney in Dred Scott vs. Sanford, in 1856, that "it is held to be good law and precedent that a black man has no rights that a white man is bound to respect," to the swearing in by a federal judge of a Colored man for his fifth term to be a judge in the municipal court in the District of Columbia. The Taney decision is made all the more impressive in the glaring reversal which has come over the law and the spirit of the nation by the fact that Judge Terrell has been twice appointed by a democratic president and twice confirmed by a democratic senate, and that he has served with conspicuous success, and continuously, in the same federal judicial department for sixteen years and a half. The record is a highly creditable one for the judge, and paves the way for the race in its effort to make a place for itself in the judiciary of the nation. Immediately after being sworn in the judge was confronted in his chambers by his associates on the bench, by a number of ladies, by a large gathering of friendly lawyers, and by the members of the Washington Lawyers' association. His courtroom was crowded. Mr. Royal A. Hughes, president of the Washington Lawyers' association, arose, while the judge sat in a bower of flowers, and made a feeling and eloquent address of congratulation and felicitation, and then, on the part of his associates, presented the judge with an elaborate basket of flowers designed by Powell, and a handsome leather brief case. Judge Terrell made an eloquent and feeling address, in which he spoke in the highest terms of the uniform courtesy of his associates on the bench and of the members of the bar who practice in his court, and of the honor which his associates conferred upon him in this public address and presentation. He also said he considered the occasion as a milestone, marking a long advance from 1856, when the race had no legal status. Mrs. Mary Church Terrell, the famous wife of the judge, was called upon by Hon. James A. Cobb and spoke sympathetically of the appreciation in which her husband is held by the members of the bar and his associates on the bench. The ladies present were: Mrs. Terrell and their daughter Mary, Mrs. Arthur Brooks, Mrs. Walter Singleton, Miss Jeannette Carter and Mrs. George Burrell of Philadelphia, Pa. It was a famous occasion, one to inspire the Afro-American people in all directions to labor and to tire not for the highest and the best in our national life. We have had no other occasion just like it in the history of the race, but the opening having been made we are sure we shall have many more such as the toilsome, serpentine years come and go. T. THOMAS FORTUNE. 25,000 SOLDIERS "OVER THERE" Washington, D. C.—The Fifteenth New York, the pride of the state and of the Colored people of this country, with their famous band, of which Lieutenant James Reese Europe is the conductor, are among the 25,000 Colored troops now serving in France, it is said. Ten thousand of this number are from America, the rest being American Negroes fighting with Canadian troops, stevedore regiments and the allied colonies. COLORED GIRLS AS STOCK CLERKS Pittsburgh, Pa.—The Rosenbaum company, one of Pittsburgh's largest department stores, has very recently employed a number of race girls in their stock department as clerks. Lincoln News 2 Mrs. Robert Johnson of 907 S street has as guest Mrs. Lena Gilbert of Kansas City, Mo., who will spend several days with her before going to Omaha to visit friends. Mr. G. C. Walker was called to Greenville, Miss., several days ago on account of the illness of his father. Mr. Adam Loving, who has been suffering with pneumonia for about two months, is able to be out again. We hope he may continue to improve. Mr. Fred Johnson of Chicago is visiting his parents. He stopped for a day or so to see his brother, Lieutenant Will Johnson, at Camp Dodge, Patronize Monitor advertisers. By the way, are you a subscriber for The Monitor or do you borrow your neighbor's copy? Mr. Tibbie Stearns, for several years a resident of Lincoln, died at the home of relatives in Topeka, Kan. He became ill about a week and a half ago and was taken to Topeka, where he died Sunday. Miss Mary Evans closed a very successful revival the first week in May. A large number of people were converted and united with the churches. She left for Los Angeles to hold a revival there. Mrs. Lucy Falling entertained the Davis Women's club last Tuesday. Over $50 is reported to have been taken in on cards, each holding $2. Mrs. Charles Haynes will call upon all members for their 10-cent pro rata for the federation, which will convene in Beatrice the week of June 24 to 28. The Men's day rally at the A. M. E. church was postponed until the second Sunday in June. Presiding Elder King held the quarterly meeting at the A. M. E. church Saturday evening. Sunday morning and evening Rev. Mr. King delivered two very good sermons. The afternoon sermon was by Rev. Mr. Burchardt. The Dunbar cafe managers put on one of their specials Sunday evening. It was a lovely four-course dinner. The participants were: Mr. and Mrs. Roy Ford, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Crews, Mrs. Lottie Greene, Mrs. Effie Beard, Mr. Olon Hemphill, Mr. Guy Jackson and Mr. Albert Burress. Little Miss Picola Saunders entertained a few of her little friends at a birthday party Saturday afternoon, it being her 10th birthday. The Davis Women's club will meet May 21 with Mrs. Louis Holmes, 910 U street. Miss Valerie Crews is on the sick list with a slight attack of rubella. I will be glad to report any news you may wish to give The Monitor. Don't be backward about it. Help boost for Lincoln.—Stelle Crews. Rev. R. R. Powers of El Reno, Okla., arrived in the city Saturday night and preached his introductory sermon at the Baptist church as pastor Sunday morning at 11 o'clock, to a large audience. The sermon was spiritual and filled with wholesome advice, and members and friends realize we have called to this field a most excellent shepherd, who will be a credit to our community. Mrs. M. Turner, Mrs. W. Alexander and Mr. John B. Burks joined the church. A special rally for finance will be held at the Baptist church next Sunday, the 19th, for the benefit of the parsonage fund. A splendid harmonious business meeting was held Monday night at the Baptist church, for the purpose of the new pastor getting in touch with the official boards and officers of the different auxiliaries of the church. The B. Y. P. U. will resume its meetings next Sunday at 7 o'clock under the presidency of Mr. Guy Wiley. The young people have a special invitation to be present. Mrs. Fred Henderson will leave Thursday for Danville, Ill., and stop a few days in Omaha enroute to her home. Kindly pay your subscription to Mr. Gene Nichols at once. Then get some one else to subscribe. Mrs. Mary McCurley attended the annual sermon of the Household of Ruth, held in Omaha last Sunday. Mrs. Lucy Fallings entertained the Gideon Band last Thursday. A large number were present. Mrs. Perry Williams has been confined at home on account of pneumonia. Mrs. Sylvia Thomas and Mr. Henry Turner were also on the sick list. Miss Annie Turner, after a two weeks' visit in White Cloud, returned home Thursday. Mr. J. M. Yeargant of 2454 Michigan avenue, Kansas City, Mo., passed through the city in his Packard touring car, enroute to the great lakes to spend the summer. Mrs. Edna Williams, after her recent illness, is able to be out again. Baptising will be held at the Baptist church next Sunday morning at 11:30 o'clock. There are six candidates for baptism, the results of Evangelist Mary Evans' wonderful meetings, which were held at the A. M. E. church. 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. SOLDIERS GRADUATE AS OFFICERS Boys at Camp Meade Make Good Record and Carry Off Many Honors. Camp Meade, Md.-The student soldiers seeking commissions in the officers' training school at Camp Meade have received their diplomas and now await the call to service as officers, which will come as the need of the service demands. The Colored soldiers who attended the school made a most enviable record, having produced a higher number of eligibles in proportion to numbers than the white brothers-in-arms who were in the school. There were nineteen Colored students and sixteen passed. Of the three who failed one was dropped because of physical disability, he having suffered from pneumonia during the term of study, therefore but two of the nineteen actually failed. 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 Swudries AUGUST ANDERSON GROCERIES AND FRUITS Good Goods—Fair Prices Webster 2274 24th and Clark. THE MONITOR HELP IN 50-50 WHEAT PROGRAM Thousands of Retail Grocers Support Food Administration Rules. SIGN PLEDGE VOLUNTARILY. New Wheat Saving Program Demanded — Allied Food Shortage Increases—America Must Feed Fighters. Explaining the United States Food Administration's new 50-50 wheat regulations is a war time task the American grocer has gladly shouldered. Many stores are already displaying their Food Administration wheat saving pledge cards, that they have signed, agreeing to carry out the new wheat program. Each flour customer is now required to buy one pound of cereal substitute for every pound of wheat flour. The substitute may be of one kind or assorted. This 50-50 sale is made by weight and not by value of the commodities. There is, of course, no regulation demanding the consumer to buy wheat flour at all. A wide variety of substitutes has been provided: Cornmeal, corn flour, edible cornstarch, hominy, corn grits, barley flour, potato flour, sweet potato flour, soya bean flour, Fetiteria flour and meals, rice, rice flour, oatmeal, rolled oats and buckwheat flour. Graham and whole wheat flour constitute an exception to the national regulation. Either of these commodities may be sold at the ratio of three pounds to five pounds of wheat flour—that is, five pounds of graham or wheat flour counts the same as three pounds of the usual wheat flour. Mixed flours form another exception. Where any flour contains 50 per cent, or less of wheat it may be sold without any substitutes. Where the flour is mixed at the rate of 60 per cent, wheat and 40 per cent, of other ingredients an additional 20 per cent. of substitutes must be purchased by the consumer. Where necessity is shown specially prepared infant's and invalid's food containing flour may be sold. That the approved substitutes may be assorted is a fact many grocers and housewives overlooked for a time. For instance, if a customer wishes to buy a 24 pound sack of flour the necessary substitutes might be assorted as follows: Cornmeal, 8 pounds; corn grits, 4 pounds; rice, 4 pounds; buckwheat, 2 pounds; cornstarch, 1 pound; hominy, 2 pounds; rolled oats, 3 pounds. None of the substitutes should be considered as a waste purchase. There are many household uses for each. The eight pounds of cornmeal can be made into cornbread, corn muffins or used in the baking of wheat bread. Cornstarch is useful in making custard, thickening gravy or may be used in cake baking. Corn grits fried like mush forms a delicious dish, or it may be used in baking corn bread. Rolled oats are used largely as breakfast porridge or in oatmeal cookies or in making muffins. Buckwheat flour may be used in bread making, forming an excellent substitute for one-quarter of the wheat flour, but is especially choice in the form of buckwheat cakes for breakfast. With 11 wheatless meals needed each week in America to provide enough wheat for the allies, the Food Administration believes the substitutes will all be used to advantage. The allied nations have made further increased demands on us for breadstuffs — demands that Americans are obligated to meet. In the meantime America's meat supply has been greatly increased for some months to come by the unprecedented shipping to market of hogs that averaged 232 pounds each instead of 203 pounds—the normal. The United States Food Administration, endeavoring to adjust the international food balance, promptly removed certain restrictions in this country on the use of meat and at the same time asked for a smaller consumption of breadstuffs. We are asked to observe only one meatless day each week—Tuesday. We will have larger meat stocks for awhile. But our bread ration must be held to a minimum. In altering its food conservation program the Food Administration emphasizes that the food situation is of necessity, subject to radical changes, caused by crop conditions at home and abroad and by the precarious transportation problem, both in overseas shipping and in America's overburdened transportation system. The Food Administration will keep the American people fully and frankly advised of each change in the developing situation that they may know definitely the part their food sacrifices play in the world war. 一 USE LESS WHEAT. BIG HERDS GONE BIG HERDS GONE World War Wastes Europe's Meat Supply. American Stock Raisers Co-operate With Food Administration In Conservation Measures. It is probable that Europe for many years after the war will look to a great extent to America for its meat supply. Europe's herds are dwindling under war's demands faster than they can be replenished. When the German armies retired from occupied portions of France and Belgium approximately 1,800,000 head of cattle were appropriated. This addition virtually safeguarded Germany from cattle shortage other nations now suffer. In England some 2,400,000 acres of grass lands have by compulsory measures been forced into grain production, thus reducing pasturage and hay lands. A declining scale of maximum meat prices for live cattle was ordained in England, as follows: For September, $17.76 per hundred pounds; October, $17.28; November and December, $16.08, and for January, $14.40. The evident intent of this measure was to drive the beef animals into market as soon as possible. According to official French figures, the cattle of France have decreased to a total of 12,341,900 as compared with 14,807,000 in 1913. Today, due to lack of forage principally, France is producing only one gallon of milk where before the war two and one-half gallons were produced. Meantime the United States food administration has taken steps to conserve our flocks and herds and to increase their numbers. The stock breeders of this country show a disposition to co-operate with the government in this. For many years it has been a practice among many of the dairy people of this country to kill male calves at birth and in many instances the females if not needed to replenish their herds rather than go to the expense of maturing them into veal. The high prices of meat caused the virtual discontinuance of this killing. Another encouraging fact is 75 per cent. of calves killed for veal this year were males. Somebody has very aptly said that the wars of the world have been won with grease, meaning that bacon and lard have been as essential to success in war as powder, which is true. The hogs of Europe have been very greatly sacrificed to present day needs. This makes the American burden all the more heavy and makes doubly essential an increased pork production in this nation. In Italy grain is now forbidden to be fed to hogs. In Denmark under a recent order one-fourth of the hogs were ordered to be killed. It is estimated that one-half have now been killed. SEIZURE OF HOUSEWIVES' FOOD STOCKS IMPOSSIBLE SEIZURE OF HOUSEWIVES' FOOD STOCKS IMPOSSIBLE The government has never considered any plan of making foodstuffs owned by householders. Nor is there any policy of this kind suggested for the future. In spite of this fact, the United States food administration has been obliged repeatedly to issue official denials of rumors that the government intends commandeering preserves and canned goods put up in American homes. These rumors were originated partly by pro-German propagandists and partly by conscienceless grafters, who sought to profit through buying from misinformed housewives. The year 1918 will see home canning and preserving practiced on greater scale than ever before in the nation's history, officials in Washington believe. And they are assuring all patriotic housewives that foods so saved are theirs, and theirs alone. NUTRITIOUS CORN BREAD. ```markdown ``` One New York hotel has arranged a thoroughly patriotic corn bread recipe. It combines cornmeal with rye flour, both of which are being consumed in greater quantities this year in order to release wheat flour for the allied nations. This recipe fills a large pan—16 by 22 inches—and contains the following ingredients: One quart milk, four ounces butter substitute, ten ounces light syrup or honey, three eggs, pinch salt, two pounds cornmeal, one pound rye flour and two ounces baking powder. The butter and syrup are thoroughly mixed. Then add the eggs gradually, pour in the milk, then add the rye flour mixed with the cornmeal and baking powder. Bake in a hot oven. --- South Side Notes Mrs. Frank Harris of 2730 R street left Sunday afternoon for Alexander, La., to visit her brother, whom she has not seen since he was a small boy. He has been called to the colors. She will be away perhaps three or four weeks. The Sir Knights and Daughters of the Tabernacle will hold a joint public installation at the A. O. U. W. temple, Twenty-fifth and M streets, Saturday evening, May 25. Mother Vivian died Monday, May 13, at Mercy hospital, Council Bluffs. Her little granddaughter, Clarisy Smith, is in the same hospital, where she underwent an operation for appendicitis Tuesday. Mrs. Vivian's daughter came from Missouri Tuesday, also a son from Kansas City. The funeral was held Wednesday at Council Bluffs. Mrs. George Rose is quite sick at her home, 6712 South Thirty-third street. The third quarterly meeting for Allen chapel, A. M. E. church, will be held Sunday, May 19, at the church, Twenty-fifth and R streets. The presiding elder, Rev. Mr. King, will be present all day. Services at 11, 3 and 8 o'clock. Allen Endeavor at 6:30 p. m. Communion at 3 p. m. Every one welcome. Keystone lodge, No. 12, Twenty-fifth and M streets, will give an entertainment Saturday night, June 1. Plenty of refreshments, dancing and good music. Committee: William Townsend, chairman; W. Williams, A. Patterson, Harry Winston, A. Smith. Come one, come all! Don't miss this grandest entertainment ever given on the South Side. A. O. U. W. hall. Admission, 25 cents.—Adv. Mr. and Mrs. Sam Osborne of Twenty-third and Madison streets, celebrated their sixth anniversary Tuesday evening, May 14, with a few of their old friends at their home. The home of Mr. John Holmes, 2412 N street, has been quarantined for two weeks on account of his little son Ronald having smallnox. Mrs. Sara Gray, 4222 South Twenty-fourth street, is quite sick again with a very severe attack of asthma. The juveniles of the Household of Ruth turned out in large numbers to attend the annual sermon last Sunday at St. John's church. A nice collection was taken for the junior department, amounting to $16.35. Mrs. McCann, E. G. Bryant, Mrs. E. Clark, Frank Pierson and John Wigby have gone to Richmond, Mo., on a business trip. Mr. and Mrs. Starnes and family have arrived in our city from Fort Dodge to make their home with Mrs. Breedlove at Twenty-fifth and Q streets. Miss Frankie Jackson of 492112 South Twenty-fifth street gave a Liberty party at her home last week, in honor of about thirty of her special friends. The rooms were very beautifully decorated with United States flags. Above the table was hanging a beautiful garden and over the centerpiece a large American eagle. In the jazz room they were dancing. In the 4704 South 24th St. M. SWANSON FLORIST Classified Busi BILLIARD PARLORS CAPITOL BILLIARD PARLOR Cigars and Tobacco. Classified Business Directory Barber shop in connection. All kinds of choice candies, chewing gum and soft drinks. Service to our guests our specialty. Athletic and baseball headquarters. Webster 1773. 2018 North 24th St. Charles W. South, Prop. BLACKSMITHS J. W. STAPLETON South 2571. 5825 South 23d St. CAFES AND RESTAURANTS THE BUSY BEE CAFE South 2793 4917 South 26th St. STAMP'S RESTAURANT 2522 Q Street. DRESSMAKERS FANNIE PARTEE Webster 3519. 1531 North 21st St. DRUG STORES THE PATRICK PHARMACY Webster 1755. 24th and Seward Sts. THE PEOPLE'S DRUG STORE Douglas 1446. 109 South 14th St. SOUTH SIDE room called "Lover's Lane" they made love. Those who enjoy whist were in the whist parlor. Miss Ada Stewart and Mr. Andrew Logan were the lucky ones who are the first supposed to get married, having occupied the special rocker in Lover's Lane. A five-course luncheon was served and there was punch with the "kick." All voted Miss Frankie Jackson as a very charming little hostess. Petersen & Michelsen Hardware Co. GOOD HARDWARE 2408 N St. Tel. South 162 J. D. HINES TAILOR AND CLEANER South 3366 5132 So. 24th St. McNeilly and Norman PROMPT Taxi Service AT ALL HOURS Pool Hall and Billiard Parlor in Connection. Phone South 2962 2603 N St. South Omaha. Electric Studio We Want Your Patronage FIRST-CLASS WORK J. W. Gardener, Prop. 2417 N St. 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 Farmer & McCray CAFE GOOD HOME COOKING MEALS AT ANY HOUR 2605 N St. Tel. South 2962 ness Directory ADAMS HAIGHT DRUG CO., 24th and Lake; 24th and Fort, Omaha, Neb. HAIR DRESSERS MADAME JACOBS Hair Culturist. Webster 2320. 1910 North 27th St. HARDWARE W. B. NICHOLS Paints, Oils and Glass. Webster 3516. 24th and Lake Sts. COLORED NEWSPAPERS AND MAGAZINES FRANK DOUGLASS Shining Parlor. Webster 1388. 2414 North 24th St. MARKETS DEEP WATER FISH MARKET Webster 3943. 1400% N. 24th St. TAXI SERVICE Five-passenger.....$2 per hour Seven-pass.....$2.50 and $3 per hour 3 p. m. to 12 p. m., Doug. 3724. 12 to 3 a. m., Doug. 1491. Residence, 3 a. m. to 3 p. m., Web. 949- Phone South 701 OMAHA, NEB. "A Great Net of Mercy drawn through an Ocean of Unspeakable Pain" The American Red Cross "They come to me — I come to you." Contributed by Frank Godwin. The Maker of Bandages Red Cross Workers Solve in One Minute the Mystery of the Stony Hearted Mrs. Britt. A diamond is not the hardest thing in the world. A diamond will cut glass and bore through case hardened, tempered chrome steel, but glass and steel—the diamond itself too—are soft compared to some things. The hardest thing in the world is a hard woman. Mrs. Britt was such a woman. I have seen hard women in my time, but never one who was harder. She smiled seldom, and when she smiled it was like the glitter of ice. She spoke infrequently, and when she spoke her speech was the tinkle of hall on slate roofing. She did not look as if she had ever wept in her life. Every morning Mrs. Britt appeared at the Red Cross auxiliary in upper Broadway. She was the first to arrive in the morning, the last to leave at night. No one knew much about her, though. She was not the sort that make confidences. But that she was a worker—a hard worker—no one would dispute. Efficiency, as you'd suppose, was a trait of Mrs. Britt's. Are Efficient Women Hard? Efficiency—dreadful word that! How often hard women are efficient! How often efficient woman are hard! She was both, Mrs. Britt. The moment she came in at the door she had her hat and jacket off. The next instant she was at her place, her mouth set, grim, austere and hard—hard at work. Probably she did her work only from a sense of duty. Hard women always profess that trait. Duty, duty! But, then, few women are as hard as Mrs. Britt. In contrast to her was Mrs. Farlow. She was soft and womanly and gentle—the exact opposite. She was not very efficient, of course, though she tried. Day after day Mrs. Farlow sat at the work table, her mouth quivering, smiling wistfully, the tears starting in her eyes. The bandages that came from her were often soiled and rumpled, poorly sewn, too, by her poor little trembling fingers. It was a wonder she could even see to sew at all. Again and again what she turned in had to be thrown away. But no one reprimanded her. No one even let fall a hint that she was more of a burden than a help. The hearts of all those women ached with womanly pity for the poor, stricken mother. Once in awhile, though, in her corner at the back of the room Mrs. Britt would turn around and throw a glance at her. The glance was as hard as rocks—harder, in fact. Mrs. Farlow had a son in the Rainbow division. The son was the oldest of her four children, and until he went away the little mother had been the happiest woman in the world. Now any day he might be ordered off to France, By MAXIMILIAN FOSTER Of the Vigilantes. His picture was in the locket she wore. Every half hour she would stop her work to look at it. Sometimes, her face wistful, she would show it to the other workers, voicing the anguish that with every waking breath she drew twanged hollowly in her mother's heart. One afternoon Mrs. Farlow's oldest daughter came hurrying in. Her face was white. She had just learned that the Rainbow division had been ordered overseas. Mrs. Farlow rose, her face tragic. One glance she gave about her, then she collapsed, sinking to the floor. In her fall she overturned a huge pile of antiseptic gauze just torn into squares for Triangular No. 13. The room instantly was in confusion. Instantly every one sprang to the mother's aid—that is, every one but Mrs. Britt. She rose and rescued the bandages under foot. Then, her face hard as nails, grimly Mrs. Britt went back to her work. When Mrs. Farlow, still stricken, was led away to her car outside the drab figure in the corner was plugging away as mechanically and methodically as ever. The one glance she threw over her shoulder at the weeping woman was almost contemptuous. A hard woman, Mrs. Britt; a heartless one, too, it was agreed. For days nothing was seen at the auxiliary of Mrs. Farlow. It was understood that in her grief and apprehension she was ill in bed. Then one afternoon, pallid and quivering, she came in at the door. She smiled wistfully when the others gathered about her. "Let me work," she appealed plaintively. "Work may help me not to think." Her Bandages Worthless. She took a bandage and tried to sew. She made poor work of it, however. Then her head sank on her breast and the bandage slipped from her hands. "I can't—oh, I can't!" she wept. Once more she was led away. The same thing happened three or four days later. A week later the mother wandered in again. By now the first of the troops were in the trenches, and her pale, transparent face was like a wraith's. She took a bandage; she tried to sew, and for a third time Mrs. Farlow gave in. "Oh, my boy, my boy!" she wailed. The next instant a face was thrust into hers. The face was Mrs. Britt's, and the hard, bony visage was quivering with ill concealed anger and contempt. "Sit down! Stop it!" said Mrs. Britt. With one hand she thrust Mrs. THE MONITOR Farlow back on her chair; with the other she thrust at her the half finished bandage. Her tone as grim as her face, she spoke, and again the sound of it was like hall patterning on slate. "You're not thinking of your son," she said. "You're just thinking of yourself!" There was a murmur of remonstrance. Mrs. Britt heard it, and she flashed a look about her. But when she spoke again it was to Mrs. Farlow she spoke. Think of Your Son. "You're not the only mother in this war," she said. "If you thought a little more about them and a little less about yourself you'd be doing something. You'd be helping your son, for one thing!" "Why, what do you mean?" gasped Mrs. Farlow. Mrs. Britt smiled another adamant, icy smile. "Your son wouldn't die for want of care. Any one of those bandages I've seen you ruin might save his life. Any one of them might save the life of some other mother's son!" Mrs. Farlow shrank as if she had been struck. She'd never thought of it that way before. The silence, the grim reserve, which had cloaked Mrs. Britt seemed for a moment to quit her. "I have no son," she said, her flinty voice biting out the words. "I had one, but he died at Guantanamo. It was in the Spanish war," snapped Mrs. Britt, "and there were no bandages—nothing. That's why he died. That's why I'm here now. It's to keep other women—mothers—from becoming the sort of woman I am." A harsh, brittle laugh escaped her. "Oh, I know what you think of me. I've heard what you said. Well," said Mrs. Britt, "my son wouldn't have died like that maybe if I hadn't sat around sniffling and snuffling, never doing a thing." Then, her lips drawn into a bony smile, she glanced about her once more and stalked back to her place in the corner. That night Mrs. Farlow rose from her place at the bandage table and sought the table at the back. For the first time that day Mrs. Farlow had managed to create half a dozen bandages, none of which had to be thrown away. Timidly she held out a hand to the drab, dingy figure in the corner. "I—I've done better today," she said timidly. Mrs. Britt looked up at her. Out of the corner of one glassy eye something welled, then fell, running slowly down her cheek. "He was only twenty. He was all I had," said Mrs. Britt. Think of Your Son. Buy Good Groceries From Your Own Groceryman J. L. BETTS 2526 Lake St. Web. 5262 For Hauling and Express CALL THE "One-Minute" S. L. Moates Trunks delivered to all parts of city. Stand 2416 N. 24th. Web. 5784 Residence, 625 S. 18th. D.-8627 Phones: Office, Douglas 3841; Residence, Harney 2156 Reference—Any Judge of the District Court of Douglas County. ATTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT LAW 640 Bee Bldg. Omaha, Neb. J. ELKIN BUILDING AND REPAIRS 1138 North 23d Street. Estimates Free. Phones: Web. 3927; Res. Web. 757 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 F. WILBERG BAKERY Across from Alhambra Theatre The Best Is None Too Good for Our Customers. Telephone Webster 673 Fannie Partee DRESSMAKING First-Class Work Guaranteed. 1531 N. 21st St. Webster 3519 FOR Good Shoe Repairing TRY H. LAZARUS, 2019 Cuming St Painless Extraction Have those old teeth removed and protect your health. Any number of teeth can be replaced by a plate or bridge, made to look natural. Dr. P. W. 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Magic Hair Grower and Straightening Oil are manufactured by Mesdames South and Johnson. We also do scalp treating. Magic Hair Grower, 50c. Straightening Oil, 35c. Allorders promptly filled; send 10c for postage. Money must acco The most wonderful hair preparation on the market. When we say Magic we do not exaggerate, as you can see great results in the first few treatments. We guarantee Magic Hair Grower to stop the hair at once from falling out and breaking off making harsh, stubborn hair soft and silky. Magic Hair Grower grows hair on bald places of the head. If you use these preparations once you will never be without them. Magic Hair Grower and Straightening Oil are manufactured by Mesdames South and Johnson. We also do scalp treating. Magic Hair Grower, 50c. Straightening Oil, 35c. All orders promptly filled; send 10c for postage. Money must accompany all orders. Agents wanted—Write for particulars. We carry everything in the latest fashionable hair goods at the lowest prices. We make switches, puffs, transformation curls, coronet braids, and combings made to order, matching all shades a specialty. Send samples of hair with all orders. 2416 Blondo St., Omaha, Neb. Telephone Webster 880 Fisher Fish Market CITY-FOURTH STREET kinds. We will quote some of the Spanish Mackerel, Mullett, Carp ISH OF ALL KINDS. in need of anything in our line to n twelve blocks. Webster 3943. ER CAFE The Deep Water Fish M 1409½ NORTH TWENTY-FOURTH STREET We handle first-class fish of all kinds. We will quote best varieties: Red Snapper, Fresh Spanish Mackerel, and Buffalo. DRIED AND SALT FISH OF ALL KINDS We ask the friends in Omaha when in need of anything to call in and see us. We deliver within twelve blocks. E. HAYNES, Proprietor. Webster 3943 THE SILVER CA The Deep Water Fish Market The Deep Water Fish Market 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. THE SILVER CAFE 2122 North 24th Street FRANK GOLDEN, Prop. FLOWERS FOR ALL OCCASIONS Alfred Donaghue (Established 1866) Phone Douglas 1001. 1622 Har- “SAY IT WITH FLOWERS” H. DOLGOF FURNITURE AND HARDWARE STOVES, RUGS, I Better Goods for Less Money. Credit if Y OPEN EVENINGS 1839-47 N. 24th St. Phones—Webster 1607; W FOR ALL SIONS Monaghue ed 1866) 1622 Harney Street. FLOWERS" LGOFF ARE TOVES, RUGS, LINOLEUM ey. Credit if You Wish. ENINGS Webster 1607; Webster 4825 2506 NORTH 24TH ST. (Established 1866) Phone Douglas 1001. 1622 Harney Street. "SAY IT WITH FLOWERS" 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 OSBORNE West Side, 24th and Lake Sts. 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JOHNSON AND SOUTH ```markdown ``` WEBSTER 1412 ```markdown ``` 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. 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 CONGRESSMEN AGAIN THE Colored people of Chicago are realizing more fully each year their political strength. Not only so, but they are fast learning the much more difficult lesson of how to use it advantageously. They elect men of their own race to the state legislature, to membership in the city council and to any other position they may desire. It is reported that an effort is on foot to nominate a Colored man for congress, and with the "I Will." spirit which animates them they can nominate and elect a congressman. It is alleged that Edward M. Morris is being groomed to oppose Congressman Madden for the nomination. Congressman Madden has always been such a strong, outspoken friend of the race that in our judgment it would be a pity to displace him at this time. His experience and position in congress makes it possible for him to be of great service, and if Colored Chicagoans set about electing a congressman we would wish that it might be accomplished by the elimination of a man less friendly or less useful than Congressman Madden. The day is not far distant—it will be within less than ten years—that Colored men will again be members of congress. They will be elected first from the northern states, like Illinois, New York and Pennsylvania, and then from the South. And as Congressman George H. White said in his eloquent and memorable speech when he retired from congress some years ago: "When Colored men again return to congress, as return they will, they will return to stay." Chicago's suggestion of electing a Colored man to congress from Illinois will some day become an actuality. THE RED CROSS DRIVE THE Red Cross is asking for $100,000,000. Omaha is asked to give $250,000 towards this sum; and Omaha in this, as in everything else, will go "over the top." This time the drive is not for members, because a large membership was enrolled during the Christmas membership campaign, but for voluntary contributions. Everybody is going to be asked to give something towards this worthy cause. Give your nickels, dimes, quarters and dollars gladly and cheerfully to help the boys—your boys—when sick or wounded or suffering. Our people made a splendid showing in the Red Cross Christmas membership drive. The general committee has asked Dr. L. E. Britt to act as supervising chairman of our people in the drive May 20-27. The captains who worked so well at Christmas time will have charge of matters now. Give freely and go "over the top" for the Red Cross. NEGROES NOW AND AFTER THE WAR (Editorial from the Omaha Bee.) PROF. KELLY MILLER, writing in the Southern Workman, discusses the question of the Negro races as affected by the war. Democracy and efficiency are the problems, and the professor expresses some anxiety as to whether his race will advance sufficiently to hold its own in the fierce competition to which economists look as an inevitable outcome of the world's social upheaval. So far as the Negro in America is concerned, he is making good at present. His share in the war has been well upheld, and his position in industry and social life is steadily improving. It is not expected that he will lag in the future, nor lose anything of what he has gained in his half-century of freedom. In Africa, where the Negro problem is simpler than in this country, a new aspect has been given it by the war. The British have more than ever devoted their efforts to the work of organizing the natives for self-government and are bringing them to a degree of democratic efficiency that will answer Prof. Miller's query in the affirmative. BUTTERFLY DUST YES, brother and sister, I know that when you shall have read these lines you will murmur, "Butterfly dust," and maybe it is, but even butterfly dust is synthetic and real. Do you live on the window side of life and out of the shadows? Do you love the sun like a Persian? Does the scent of the rose make you long for gardens and the sound of sweet music make you dream of peace? Does the tiny sprout in your lettuce bed make you happy, and does the cheep of the fluffy chick, as it climbs out of the shell, make you wonder? Does the smile of a baby flood your heart with joy and the ring of childish laughter steal away your years? Does the warm kiss of your wife bring back the courting days, and are her eyes still pools where tender love lingers? Does the handclasp of a friend make life's way seem smoother, and does each little success of the day make living sweeter? Can you still laugh heartily and find pleasure in the happiness of your neighbor? Is your star still shining away up there, and do you still watch it and reach out for it? Is the blossom of hope still alive in your bosom, and do you watch over it as you did in the days of youth? Do you welcome your daily tasks and ask for greater ones to test your strength upon? Do you utter a prayer of praise for each new sunrise and let each departing day carry away forever your regrets and sorrows? Do you look upon advancing age with kindly eyes and string each passing year upon a rosary of gold? These are all little things—oh, such little things! They are only butterfly dust and we are so apt to forget them in the roll of molecules, clods, stones and suns; but they are the things that count. Gather the butterfly dust and let the rest go by. SKITS OF SOLOMON Profiteers A PROFITEER is an angling graft-er who has jumped into the bank roll baby class on account of the war. Somehow he has nabbed the notion that because Unk Sam wears red and white stripes and some blue, he is nothing more than a concentrated carmine striped candy doll and that it is up to him to get the candy. He toddles up to congress and shows the word geysers wherein he can make aeroplanes, ships, guns, soldier shoes, army clothes and a million other things faster than a toothpick factory can make slivers. Congress bubbles over with joy and after voting more mazuma than ten Cresus's ever knew, sees to it that Mr. Muchdough gets a contract to flim-flam the government. Of course congress doesn't know he is going to flim-flam it. Congress thinks he has more patriotism in his hide than a spud patch has potato bugs. But it only takes a few days and a sleuth investigator to show that Mr. Muchdough is unloading more junk on Unk Sam than has been handled by the Consolidated Junk Dealers for the last fifty years. Then comes an explosion and Mr. Muchdough jumps on to the front page with both big feet flat in a double column. He may be ditched, but he should worry. He got what he wanted while getting was good. He is willing to resign because he has enough dough to wreck the Bank of England. He gathers his bank books into his hind pockets and lets some other mulcting mogul gather his troubles along with several more millions that Unk Sam hands out in the hope that he will get something worth while for his money. There are other profiteers who pass up Unk Sam and lay on the Dear Public. Solomon would write a skit on these, but his supply of asbestos paper is exhausted. Where are you going, my pretty, fair maid? Going to the Western Beauty club dance, she said. NOTICE TO NON-RESIDENT DEFEND- ANT. To Lena Downs, Non-Resident Defend- ant: ant: You are hereby notified that on the 12th day of February, 1918, Edward Towns added his petition in the District Court of Douglas County, Nebraska, the object and prayer of which is to obtain an absolute decree of divorce from you, on the grounds that you have wilfully deserted him, and for more than two years last past. You are further notified that on the 15th day of May, 1918, leave was given the plaintiff by Hon. George A. Day, Judge of the District Court of Douglas County, Nebraska, to secure service on you by publication. You are required to answer said petition on or before the 24th day of June, 1918. EDWARD DOWNS, THE MONITOR How War Methods Have Changed Everybody Must Help. "Hello, Uncle Dan, Jimmie and I have been waiting for you." "Sorry if I have kept you long," said Uncle Dan. "Your mother has been telling me how bashful I used to be, She said if a girl spoke to me I would blush to my hair roots. Well, I reminded her of the time your father first came to see her and the joke we played on them, so I guess that will hold her for a while." Continuing, Uncle Dan said: "You want to talk more about the war, do you? Well, war methods have undergone many changes and they are still changing. No two wars are fought alike. In early times, the weapons were stones, clubs, spears, bows and arrows, swords, etc. In this kind of warfare, victory was with the strong right arm. Men of enormous size and strength were the great warriors. The invention of gunpowder, however, has changed all this. It has enabled men to kill one another at a considerable distance, and do it wholesale. The war, as we know it now, is a combination of chemicals, machinery, mathematical calculations and highly trained men. Just think of it! Airplanes, submarines, armored tanks, or caterpillars, poison gases, and curtains of fire are all used for the first time in this war; and they are destructive beyond anything heretofore known. "The methods followed by the kaiser and his allies are simply devilish. He must answer in history to the killing of thousands of innocent women and children. He has broken every international law and every rule of warfare; he has bombarded hospitals and undefended cities, sunk Red Cross ships on errands of mercy; he has destroyed cathedrals and priceless treasures of art that can never be replaced; he has made slaves of his prisoners; he has tried to get us into war with Japan; his emissaries have blown up our ships, burned our factories and fired our forests. He knows no mercy or honor. The most charitable view to take of this blood-thirsty tyrant is that he is crazy. "One thing is certain," continued Uncle Dan, with great emphasis, "Our liberty, the safety of our homes and our country, and the security of the world demand the speedy and absolute overthrow of the kaiser and crushing out once and forever the reign of Prussian brutality." "How about the German people," said Billie. Uncle Dan replied: "The splendid German people were happy, thrifty, prosperous and contented. They have been tricked into war and made to suffer the tortures of the damned they have been cruelly and systematically deceived. God grant that the real facts may get to them, and if they do, Lord help the kaiser!" "Of course the allies will win," said Mrs. Graham. "Probably so," said Uncle Dan. "But if we are to win, we must go the limit. We must check the awful destruction to shipping by the German submarines, or we may not be able to get food and supplies to our own men and to our allies; we must also put hundreds of thousands, and perhaps millions, of first-class soldiers in the battle line. "Food is the first consideration," Uncle Dan continued. "No army can hold out against hunger. It has been said that food will win the war, and this is largely true. Hence the importance of the farm in the war plans of our country." Mrs. Graham interrupted by saying: "In view of the importance of farming, don't you think, Daniel, that the farmers ought to be exempted from war service?" "No, a thousand times no," said Uncle Dan, striking the table so hard to emphasize his protest that he tipped over a vase of flowers. "We must have no class legislation. The duty to serve is the common duty of all, and no class must be relieved of this obligation. The question of exemption must be a personal one and decided by the facts surrounding each case. In no other way can we have a square deal, and to insure this, it is the duty of congress to pass immediately the Chamberlain bill, or some such measure, which is fair to all classes. It would settle all these questions and do it fairly. Safety now and safety hereafter demands such legislation, and let me suggest that you and your friends get busy with your congressman and senators and urge them to prompt action. "It is time for us to realize that we are not living in a fools' paradise; that this great country of ours cost costs of blood and treasure and it is only due to the loyalty, sacrifice and service of our forefathers that we have a country, and it is our highest duty to preserve it unimpaired and pass it on to posterity, no matter what the cost may be. Our citizenship and their ancestors came from all parts of the world to make this country a home and enjoy its blessings and opportunities; hence, in the crisis before us, it is the duty of everyone to stand squarely back of our country and be prepared to defend the flag. Everyone in this crisis is either pro-American or pro-German. Great as the country is, there is not room enough for two flags." OBVIOUS OBSERVATIONS OLD SOL isn't kiddin' a bit these days. He's making up for lost time. "Allies Waiting for New German Offensive," say the headlines. Doggone it, Montmorency, why the dickens don't start an offensive of their own? This thing of always waiting for the other guy to start something isn't bringing down the persimmon. At the last count there were 44,571 cullud men looking for cuts from the political pie. A weekly newspaper needs coin the same as an automobile needs gasoline, so come across, brother, and let us hear a chink in the old derby. Round 1—Borglum scores a solar plexus blow. Round 2—Borglum hit amidships and somewhat groggy. Round 3—(Report later.) Never mind, Sam, watermelon time will soon be with us. It is the only thing Georgia has that we admire. If the new city commission does all that it promises to do, the millenium won't have anything on us. Let us sit tight and see. No man ever knows the elasticity of patience until he either gets married or owns an automobile. If you like The Monitor drop us a card once in a while and say so. Even an editor likes a word of praise sometimes. It is no picnic digging up all this newsy junk for the edification of your think tank. Thanking you profoundly for your courteous attention, we will now dinner on our cup of milk and two hard biscuits. St. Louis, Mo.-The Rev. T. J. Walsh, priest of St. Ann's Roman Catholic church, at Whittier and Page streets, told his communicants at mass on a recent Sunday morning that the Negroes were "hovering over the white people like airplanes over a battlefield." He advised them to stone the invaders out of the neighborhood, and, coming to the front of the chancel, announced that if there were any Negroes in the audience they should know that they were not welcome—to stay away from his church. The home of a Colored family, 4233 West Cook street, has been stoned several times in the past few days and considerable damage has been done to windows. MRS. E. R. WEST, Chairman MRS. JAS. G. JEWELL, President Woman's Auxiliary of St. Philip's Episcopal Church Y. W. C. A. Auditorium, 8:30 P.M. 17th and Howard Streets Admission, 1st Floor 50c Balcony 35c Children 25c We are all learning the blessedness of giving these days. Help the Red Cross! Thomas Kilpatrick & Co. Alterations, Repairing, Pressing and Cleaning at Reasonable Prices. Special Sale Unclaimed Suits for Men Full Line Men's Pants. Full Line New Silk and Cloth. Ladies' Skirts. 1506 N. 24th St. Webster 2179 Hotel Cuming 1916 Comfo Douglas 2466 Trade at the Was The Most Sanitary and Up-to- West. Visit Our Branch a Store in the Washington 1407 DOUGL Auxiliary of Piscopal Church 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 A. H. ENTINE FRANCES state New England Conser N RECITA JOHN B. HARRIS Presents 1916 CUMING STREET Comfortable Rooms—Reasonable Rates D. G. Russell, Proprietor Do You Want a Steady and Lasting Income? THEN INVEST IN TEXAS SULPHUR SAFE. NON-SPECULATIVE. EASY PAYMENTS One of the Best Investments in the World Today. Write for full information George Wells Parker 520 SOUTH 13th STREET. OMAHA, NEBRASKA Events and Persons Miss Emma Parker received a letter from France last week. It came from Private Harry Carter and he says the boys with him are well and enjoying life "over there." Come out and see "Chaining Down of Satan," a play to be given at Mount Moriah Baptist church Thursday evening, May 23.—Adv. Spanish lessons systematically taught by Mrs. J. W. Thomas, 2213 North 27th Avenue, Webster 147.—Adv. The Phi Delta Sorority is going to give a linen room at the Pinkston recital, May 21. Mrs. William Penn, proprietor of the Star Lunch Room, also known as the "good eats" place, has moved from 1924 North Twenty-fourth street to 2224 Paul street. FOR RENT—Seven rooms, modern except heat; $18. Douglas 3607. Mrs. Elda Rivers, who lives at the Patton hotel, will leave for Philadelphia on an extended visit to her home. 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. A quartet of Omaha's most charming and talented young ladies will sing the Negro national anthem, written by J. Rosamond Johnson, at the Pinkston recital, May 21. Mrs. M. Patton gave a beautiful birthday party last week in honor of Mrs. Elda Rivers. Miss Blanche Montgomery has the punchbowl at the Mayflower ball, Mecca, May 30. C. Branch has returned to the city from a recent visit to St. Joseph. John Henry Saunders, jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Saunders, left Friday for Fort Wayne, Mich., to go into training. Some music at the Western Beauty club dance, May 23. "Liberty Belles," one-step; "Give Me the Right to Love You," fox trot; "We Are Going Over," one-step. Mr. Lindsay Smith, who underwent an operation last Friday at the University hospital, is doing nicely under the skillful care and attention he is receiving at this splendid institution. Mesdames James G. Jewell, H. J. Crawford and John Albert Williams were delegates to the annual meeting of the Woman's Auxiliary of the Diocese of Nebraska, held on Tuesday. Mrs. J. W. Bell also attended the session. If you get the "blues" on Decoration day Perkins' orchestra will jazz them away. Mecca, May 30. The Phi Delta Sorority entertained their mothers at luncheon Monday evening at the home of Mrs. Carrie L. Bell, 926 North Twenty-seventh avenue. Pink carnations and ferns formed the centerpiece for the table. Mrs. Lawrence Parker and Miss Otis Watson entertained during the evening with vocal and instrumental solos. Meet me at the Western Beauty club dance at Mecca, May 23. We are all going. The Woman's auxiliary of St. Philip the Deacon will meet Thursday, May 23, at the residence of Mrs. George Watson, 2716 North Twenty-eighth avenue. Mr. Augustus Hicks represented St. Philip's church at the annual council of the Diocese of Nebraska, which convened Wednesday and Thursday at the Jacobs Memorial hall. Mrs. H. R. Roberts and daughter Madeline were on the sick list the past week. Mrs. E. R. West, who was quite sick last week, is much improved. Mrs. E. R. West, chairman, reports a large sale of tickets for the Pinkston recital. FOR SALE — Seven-room home, completely modern, located on a paved street and in an excellent neighborhood, close to school and car line. This home can be bought on exceptionally easy terms. Phone Douglas 3607 or Webster 1124. $20 down, balance easy monthly payments, will buy a five-room house, modern except heat. Call Douglas 3607 or Webster 1124. Four Blocks. Are Devastated by Flames; Many Colored Tenants Suffer Total Loss of Household Goods; Fortunately No Lives Are Lost. A fire originating in the H. Gross Lumber and Wrecking Yards on 21st between Nicholas and Paul streets late Wednesday afternoon burned to the ground more than a score of dwellings. A high wind was blowing at the time and carried the flaming embers several blocks so that practically five blocks were destroyed. The firemen had a hard fight to subdue the flames as many of the houses were frame shells and burned like tinder. Twelve firemen were injured, but fortunately there was no loss of life. Several of the nice homes of our people and among them the residences of M. F. Singleton and F. L. Barnett were endangered. Most of the houses in this vicinity were occupied by renters, many of whom were Colored, and several of these lost all their household effects. Among those who suffered loss were the following: Miss Minnie Metcalfe, 2108 Paul street, totally destroyed; Mrs. Hazel, Coleman, 2109 Paul, totally destroyed; Mrs. Myrtle Ray, 2106 Paul, totally destroyed; Mrs. Elsie Brown, 2107 Paul, totally destroyed; William Jenkins, 2104 partially destroyed; Mrs. Mary Austen, 1629 North 22nd St., partial loss. Too much praise cannot be given the Omaha fire department for their splendid work in confining the fire to the burned section. With the high gale of wind they fought bravely at great odds. FOR RESTORATION OF COLORED CAPTAINS At a mass meeting called under the auspices of the Douglas League Republican League in St. Philip's Guild rooms, action was taken looking to the restoration of Colored officers Hose Company No. 11. M. F. Singleton presided and Dr. Craig Morris acted as secretary of the meeting. The following resolutions were adopted and sent to the new city commissioners: Resolved: That it is the sense of this meeting that the city commissioners be and are hereby petitioned to restore the Colored captain and lieutenant to Hose Company No. 11, believing that justice and fair play demand this; and we further Resolve, That the Inspectorship of Weights and Measures should be retained by the Colored people and some competent man appointed thereto. Richmond, Va., May 9.—The Colored folk of the city, at a meeting held last night in the Sharon Baptist church, in the interest of the third Liberty loan subscribed $30,550. John T. Taylor presided, A. V. Norrell was secretary and John Mitchell was master of ceremonies. The principal speaker was John M. Miller, jr., president of the First National bank. Mr Miller was followed by Coleman Wortham and W. T. Dabney and Rev. Charles Hannigan. At the conclusion of the speeches John Mitchell, jr., called for subscriptions, with the flattering results mentioned. CRACK REGIMENT OPEN TO VOLUNTEERS Muskogee, Okla., May 3.—For the first time in six years the Twenty-fourth infantry, stationed at Fort Sill, Okla., is now open for enlistments. Notice was received by the local army recruiting station Monday to accept applicants. Only thirty-five will be accepted and they must stand a good physical examination. The Twenty-fourth is a Colored regiment and was organized in 1865 at the close of the civil war. Members of the regiment saw service in the Spanish-American war and were with Colonel Theodore Roosevelt when he made his drive up San Juan hill. Buy Liberty bonds. THE MONITOR Our Women and Children Conducted by Lucille Skaggs Edwards HOUSEHOLDERS MAY HAVE 25 POUNDS OF SUGAR FOR CANNING AND PRESERVING Householders may buy twenty-five pounds of sugar for canning and preserving purposes at one time, provided they sign certificates which will be presented by their retailer. This certificate must state that the sugar will be used for canning and preserving purposes and that the excess, if any, will be returned. Householders may buy as often as they need the sugar for canning purposes. The limit was placed by Gurdon W. Wattles, following advices from Washington, that this amount was the limit fixed for mail order distributors and other concerns. Merchants will be held responsible for a reasonable application of the privileges of selling sugar for canning purposes, says Mr. Wattles. It will be their duty to see that there are no flagrant violations or advantages taken of the privilege. Beginning May 15 all manufacturers using sugar must also buy on the certificate plan. Essential manufacturers may have 100 per cent of their requirements; less essential manufacturers, 80 per cent, and non-essential manufacturers, no sugar. Detailed information may be had from the county food administrator of your county. BOBWHITE (Golinus virginianus) Length, ten inches. Known everywhere by the clear whistle that suggests its name. Range: Resident in the United States east of the plains; introduced in many places in the West. Habits and economic status: The bobwhite is loved by every dweller in the country and is better known to more hunters in the United States than any other game bird. It is no less appreciated on the table than in the field, and in many states has unquestionably been hunted too closely. Fortunately it seems to be practicable to propagate the bird in captivity, and much is to be hoped for in this direction. Half the food of this quail consists of weed seeds, almost a fourth of grain, and about a tenth of wild fruits. Although thus eating grain, the bird gets most of it from stubble. Fifteen per cent of the bobwhite's food is composed of insects, including several of the most serious pests of agriculture. It feeds freely upon Colorado potato beetles and chinch bugs; it devours also cucumber beetles, wireworms, billbugs, clover-leaf weevils, cotton-boll weevils, army worms, bollworms, cutworms, and Rocky mountain locusts. Take it all in all, bobwhite is very useful to the farmer, and while it may not be necessary to remove it from the list of game birds every farmer should see that his own farm is not depleted by eager sportsmen. Don't fail to hear Mrs. L. L. Gaines, saxaphone soloist, at the Pinkston recital. It is going to be a treat. Great Sale on Slippers and Shoes for Men and Women from one of Chicago's foremost shoe stores. Will be placed on sale in this Big Basement Tuesday Morning Be sure to come early here to buy. They are wonderful values. See details in Monday night's papers. Brandeis Stores Gate City Lodge, No. 6674, G. U. O. of O. F., meets the first and third Monday of each month at Petersen's hall, 24th and Burdette sts. W. H. Payne, N. G.; R. L. Woodard, P. S., 4912 South 26th st. South 4459. Omaha Lodge No. 146, A. F. and A. M., Omaha, Neb. Meetings first and third Thursdays of every month. Lodge room, 2201 Cuming street. P. H. Jenkins, W. M.; W. H. Robinson, Secretary. Keystone Lodge No. 4, K. of P., Omaha, Nebr. Meetings first and third Thursdays of each month. H. A. Hazzard, C. C., J. H. Glover, K. of R. and S. Weeping Willow Lodge No. 9596, G. U. O. of O. F., meets second and fourth Thursdays of each month at U. B. F. Hall, 24th and Charles. R. S. Gaskins, N. G.; T. H. Gaskins, P. S. International Order No. 631 Colored Engineers and Portable Hoisting Enginemen meets at $2225\frac{1}{2}$ Lake street first and third Wednesday in each month. W. H. T. Ransom, president; J. H. Headly, Cor. Sec.; J. H. Moss, Rec. Sec.; S. L. Bush, Treas. Faithful lodge, No. 250, U. B. F., meets second and fourth Fridays in each month at Rescue hall. Visiting brethren welcome. Earl Jones, W. M.; James Tubbs, W. S. FREIGHT HANDLERS WANTED STEADY WORK ALL YEAR Good Wages. C., B. & Q. R. R. 8th and Farnam Sts. Telephone Douglas 5712 PACIFIC Pool Parlor C. BRANCH, Proprietor BOB JOHNSON, Mgr. Cigars, Tobacco and Soft Drinks LAUNDRY OFFICE 1014 SOUTH TENTH STREET (Opposite Pullman Hotel) OMAHA, NEB. F. HAGELIN Fresh Line of Groceries, Fruits and Sundries. Prices Right. 24th and Parker Sts. Phones Webster 456 and 457. EVERYBODY'S DRUG STORE B. Robinson, Manager 1904 No. 24th St. Work called for and delivered All Work Guaranteed J. H. HOLMES We Buy and Sell Second Hand Clothes. Gent's Suits to Order Ladies' and Gents' Suits Remodeled, Cleaned, Pressed and Repaired. We loan money on clothing, hats and shoes. 2022 N. 24th St. Web. 3320 TUCHMAN BROS. 24th and Lake Street Branch. GROCERIES, MEATS BAKERY SOL. LEWIS JEWELER Fine Watch Repairing and Diamond Setting. Victrolas and Grafonalas. Eyes Examined and Glasses Fitted, with a Guarantee DR. A. B. TARBOY, OPTICIAN. 20 Years with the Omaha Optical School. Web. 2042. Cor. 24th & Parker Mrs. Stewart's School of Beauty Culture 623 Up. B'way, Council Bluffs, Ia. We teach Hairdressing, Manicuring and Chiropody. Diplomas.given. CALL AT LIBERTY BEVERAGE CO. for your Up-to-Date Soft Drinks, Candles, Cigars. Ladies are welcome. SOL KLEIN, Prop. Web. 2636 N.W. Cor. 24th & Parker LODGE DIRECTORY Ware Candy Kitchen 1415 North 24th Street HOME MADE CANDIES, FRESH EVERY DAY. ICE CREAM AND SOFT DRINKS Ice Cream, 40c a Quart. ARTHUR A. WARE, Prop. Star Furniture Co. ar Furniture niture Co. Star Furniture Co. Sacrifice prices on Gas Stoves and Ice Boxes. Furniture at very low prices. Very easy terms. Cash or Terms. H. NICHOLS, Pr WEBSTER 3661 1504 NORTH WESTERN INDEM Incorporated PROTECTION FOR THE This Company issues policy con- to sixty-five PROTECTION THAT INSURANCE THAT INSUR- 314 Baird Building For further information ca TERN INDEMNITY COMPANY Incorporated PROTECTION FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY Company issues policy contracts from age six to sixty-five years. PROTECTION THAT PROTECTS INSURANCE THAT INSURES THE INSUR 314 Baird Building, Omaha, Neb. Further information call Douglas 1733. DEMNITY COMPANY Incorporated FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY policy contracts from age six months sexty-five years. ON THAT PROTECTS IT INSURES THE INSURED Building, Omaha, Neb. Station call Douglas 1733. WESTERN INDEMNITY COMPANY Incorporated PROTECTION FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY This Company issues policy contracts from age six months to sixty-five years. 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Web. 5003 5 Webster 2556 ```markdown ``` 6 BLACK RACE MAY SAVE JEWEL OF HUMAN LIBERTY (Continued from First Page.) is not the slightest suspicion whatever, as to whether there are any traitors among us, for they have already proven their loyalty. They have smashed the old lie that Negroes won't serve under officers of their own race. They will serve as soldiers and citizens, knowing that justice and right must prevail. Who knows but that the words of Abraham Lincoln may yet be true, that 'the men of the black race will save the jewel of human liberty'? Not an Apologist. "I am serving as a special assistant to the secretary of the war department, and under no circumstances a mere apologist of that department. The Negro people ask no special favors; they deserve no special favors. All we ask is equal right and opportunities. We need the white people of the United States and, thank God, they need us. We shall give America our loyal service and America should give the millions of our race her protection and care. "The year has been notable for racial co-operation. Out of the turmoils of the war may come an everlasting peace and universal brotherhood." "The duty of those who are not to bear arms is to give liberally of their substance to those who are across the seas, if need be to make the supreme sacrifice. We must put self behind us Democracy Will Include Colored. "In a very real sense we are citizens of this republic and autocracy shall be dethroned. No one can make us feel, as we go out in this great international conflict to make the world safe for democracy and to make democracy safe for the world, that within in the triumphant folds of democracy, when it has been achieved for the men of Servia and Rumania, France, Russia and England, and even for the men of Germany, there are not also to be included the men of America—the black no less than the white." WOMAN BANKER WINS Richmond, Va., April 25.—Mrs. Maggie L. Walker, president of St. Luke's Savings bank, was awarded a verdict of $7,500 against the Standard Accident Insurance company, the leading insurance company of Atlanta, Ga., instituted to recover the amount of money represented in the policy held by her on her husband's life. Her husband was killed by his son, who mistook his father for a burglar. He was tried and acquitted. The insurance company raised a technical point to prove the killing was not accidental. Everybody's going! Everybody's going! Where? To the Pinkston recital at the Y, W. C. A. auditorium, Tuesday, May 21, under the auspices of the Woman's auxiliary of St. Philip's church. A. Bonoffs Cloak Store Tel. Doug. 5781 100 We start our Spring Sale on Ladies' Cloaks, Suits and Dresses Saturday, May 4th. Every Garment at One-Half Price. RETIRES FROM SECRETARYSHIP OF DIOCEESE The Fifty-first Annual Council of the Diocese of Nebraska was in session at Trinity Cathedral and Parish House Wednesday and Thursday of this week. At the opening service Bishop Williams celebrated the Holy Communion, the Rev. John Williams read the Gospel and the Rev. John M. Bates, the Epistle. Bishop Beecher of Western Nebraska, preached an historical sermon. The Rev. John Albert Williams, Secretary of the Diocese, was master of ceremonies. At the business session Wednesday, the Rev. John Albert Williams was re-elected Secretary of the Council, and the Rev. Carl M. Worden, assistant. A resolution from the finance committee combining the duties of private secretary to the Bishop and other duties with those of the Secretary of the Diocese, was passed later in the session. This calls for the undivided attention of one man. Before the resolution was passed Father Williams was called into consultation with the committee and the decision being that his relinquishment of his pastoral duties at the Church of St. Philip the Deacon was out of the question, another should be elected. The Rev. Carl M. Worden was elected as Secretary of the Diocese under this resolution his duties to begin after the close of the Council. Rev. John Albert Williams, who now retires from the Secretaryship of the Diocese, has served in a secretarial capacity continuously for twenty-six years; twenty-four as assistant and two years as secretary. He continues, however, to serve as Secretary of the Board of Missions of the Diocese, and one of the Bishop's examining chaplains. RESTORE COLORED OFFICERS We expect to see Colored officers restored to the command of Hose Company No. 11. There are men in the service who have splendid qualifications for these offices. For fourteen or fifteen years this company was in charge of Colored officers. About four years ago they were displaced for what was deemed sufficient cause and white officers substituted. It was promised at that time that when there were men of this company qualified for these positions they would be appointed. This promise has never been redeemed. Now is the time to appoint Colored officers over this company. We are pleased to say that Harry B. Zimman is the new commissioner in charge of the fire department, and knowing him as we do, we confidently believe that a Colored captain and lieutenant will be appointed. INSPECTOR OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES This position was given to the Colored people by Mayor Cushing many years ago and has been filled with credit from the first appointee, the late A. W. Parker, to Amos P. Scruggs, who was appited by Mayor Dahlman to fill out the unexpired terms of the late John Grant Pegg, and who is the present incumbent marked for slaughter, not for inefficiency, but because he was an appointee of the old administration. We would like to see Amos P. Scruggs retained in this position, because he is a clean and capable man. If, however, he is to be removed in the so-called clean sweep, some competent Colored man should be given this position. The Monitor has its own ideas as to what we, as a people, may expect from the new administration. We refrain form stating now what those ideas are and shall await developments. HASTENED RUSSIAN COLLAPSE "We must not overlook the fact that Russia collapsed, not because of the Germans on her borders, but because she failed to organize and feed her own citizenship," the food administration announced. "We must be warned that if we are to emerge victorious from this war we cannot risk the collapse of another of our associates in this war from this cause. "Anybody that is looking for the collapse of the German people on the food question had better turn around and look at the moon, because the results will be the same. Germany is in no more danger of collapsing on that score than we are, if as much." Government to Use Buildings Government to Use Banning Prof. C. C. Nutting, who will lead a party of Iowa scientists in an expedition to the West Indies next summer has received word, says the Iowa University News Letter, that the English government building on the Pelican islands, which will be the base of the expedition, will not be turned over to the explorers without cost. Some of the men who intended to go with this expedition at first have since entered war service, but plans are going for ward rapidly and the outlook is most promising, Professor Nutting declares. He made a preliminary visit to the goal of the expedition last summer, and says that he has never seen a place where the opportunity for scientific research was any greater. THE MONITOR Increased Production of Gold to Make America Real Banker of World By W. C. RALSTON Formerly Assistant U. S. Treasurer at San Francisco have given thought to the financial situation. Our peace is declared a heavy outflow of blood upon to return all that has come in question naturally suggests itself. Wherever states and its territories produced in gold in 1916 $95,000,000, which shows that our country the stock of gold in this country has been the outbreak of the war to about $3,000,000 unlike any other government in the world, very much in the production of gold. While you hear someone make the state in this country, and it leaves you with the much of a figure in the finances of a point of view is found in asking the question of mercy in the financial world? Not he nor her products, but the fact that she is world, and for that reason is able to establish the rates of exchange and to make the profit that we have been getting much profited of the foreign commissioners to this country and how we can meet them. Let us go gold preparedness to our present work, and are gold." We have a wonderfully rich Rocky mountains and in Alaska. It is when properly developed will increase an extent that we can become the bank same only, as we are today. And be foolhardy who would attempt to finance when the war ceases, when this is back into its natural channels, and we gold to help resuscitate and rebuild the country not even hazard a guess. But one production of gold will go further toward its arise than any other one thing. Those who have given thought to the financial situation know that immediately after peace is declared a heavy outflow of gold will begin. We shall be called upon to return all that has come in here and more besides. The question naturally suggests itself, Where is this more to come from? The United States and its territories produced in gold in 1916 $101,000,000 and in 1916 $95,000,000, which shows that our gold production is falling off, but the stock of gold in this country has increased from $1,887,000,000 at the outbreak of the war to about $3,089,000,000 today. Our government, unlike any other government in the world, does not interest itself very much in the production of gold. Once in a while you hear someone make the statement that there is plenty of gold in this country, and it leaves you with the idea that gold does not cut very much of a figure in the finances of a nation. The true answer to that point of view is found in asking the question. What gives England her supremacy in the financial world? Not her navy, not her manufacturers nor her products, but the fact that she controls the gold product of the world, and for that reason is able to establish, under ordinary conditions, the rates of exchange and to make the English pound the basis thereof. We are told that we have been getting much profitable knowledge from the visits of the foreign commissioners to this country regarding war conditions and how we can meet them. Let us go one step further and add financial preparedness to our present work, and adopt Britain's method, "dig more gold." We have a wonderfully rich domain in the territory west of the Rocky mountains and in Alaska. It is only awaiting development, and when properly developed will increase the production of gold to such an extent that we can become the bankers of the world in fact—not in name only, as we are today. A man would be foolhardy who would attempt to foretell what will happen in this country when the war ceases, when this immense amount of gold has gone back into its natural channels, and we are called upon to furnish more gold to help resuscitate and rebuild the countries now at war. I myself would not even hazard a guess. But one thing is certain: an increased production of gold will go further toward helping any condition that may arise that any other one thing. THE SILVER LINING --- Ray Walters You know about the pitiful mothers and babies of northern France, northern Italy, Belgium, Serbia, Roumania and Poland, do you? The homeless, ragged, freezing, starving, diseased, mutilated women and children caught in the invasion of their countries by the war-mad beasts from the German jungle—you know about them? You know the American Red Cross in Europe is the one agency that can help them—that it is the silver lining of the blackest cloud the world has ever known? The Red Cross must have 15,000,000 members by Christmas eve. You must join at once. The man who would turn down the Red Cross ought forever more to be ashamed to face good women and innocent children. Terre Haute, Ind., May 10.—Frequent protests have been filed in the mayor's office against the proposed exhibition of "The Birth of a Nation," which is scheduled to be shown here at the Grand opera house, and following these complaints Mayor Hunter conferred with the management of the opera house and secured a cancellation of the contract. Credit is due Attorney J. E. Roundtree, who headed the committee that waited on the mayor. BEQUEST FOR FREEDMAN'S EDUCATION BUREAU Pittsburgh, Pa.—S. Woodward Cunningham, a prominent local attorney, who died recently, in his will bequeathed $1,000 to the Board of Freedman's Aid of the Methodist Episcopal church. BRAZIL TO PROTEST AMERICAN LYNCHINGS Reports of Permitted Barbaraties Against Colored People In United States Provokes Indignation in the South American Republic. Rio de Janeiro, April 17.—(By Mail.)—Because of the alleged lynching of Ligon Scott, a Negro, in Dyersburg, Tenn., the story of which reached this city by a New York paper, a commission of Negroes have obtained the publication of the story in all the principal newspapers of this city, to 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. ALHAMBRA 24th and Pa AMBRA THEATRE 24th and Parker Streets Wednesday—Pearl White in "The House of Hate" No. 7. House of Hate" No. 7. Mrs. Vernon Castle in "Stranded in Arcadia. Luke Comedy. Thursday—Margery Wilson in "Shoes that Dance. Triangle Comedy. Friday—Jack Pickford in "The Girl at Home." Christy Comedy. AT THE FRANKLIN Twenty-fourth and All COLORED PLAYER A BLACK SHELL Also a Strong W "DEAD SH SATURDAY AFTER WILLIAM S, HART I and ALICE BRADY in SUNDAY AFTERNOON AND "HIDDEN DIAMOND 24th and L LOIS WEBER "THE PRICE OF Featuring MILDRED HARRIS an all-st One of the greatest p MAY 21 Admission—Adults, 22c; Child Western B WILL GIVE ANNIVERS AT MECCA HALL, TWENTY-F Thursday Eve., Best Dressed Person MUSIC BY PERKINS' R Miss Eldra Chiles Mrs. Wellita Sea Mrs. S. T. Phanin Miss Lizzie Dixon Committee. AT THE FINKLIN THEATRE Twenty-fourth and Franklin Street BLACK SHERLOCK HOLMES Also a Strong Western Feature "DEAD SHOT BAKER" SATRID AFTERNOON AND D RAM S. H. IN "THE SQUARE PRICE BRADY in "TANGLED AFTERNOON AND NIGHT AND "HIDDEN HAND" MOND THEATRE 24th and Lake Streets LOIS WEBER PRESENTS THE PRICE OF A GOOD T RED HARRIS and KENN an all-star cast. the greatest productions of MAY 21 AND 22 Lits, 22c; Children, 11c. Eern Beauty WILL GIVE THEIR DIVERSARY FIVE TWENTY-FOURTH AND May Eve., May 21 Dressed Person Will Receive a MY PERKINS' FIVE-PIECE J. Miss Eldra Chiles, President. Mrs. Wellita Seals, Secretary. Mrs. S. T. Phanix, Treasurer. Miss Lizzie Dixon, Chairman of Committee. FRANKLIN THEATRE Twenty-fourth and Franklin Streets All COLORED PLAYERS in a two-reel Comedy. A BLACK SHERLOCK HOLMES Also a Strong Western Feature, "DEAD SHOT BAKER" SATURDAY AFTERNOON AND NIGHT WILLIAM S. HART in "THE SQUEALER" and ALICE BRADY in "TANGLED FATES" SUNDAY AFTERNOON AND NIGHT AND MONDAY "HIDDEN HAND" DIAMOND THEATRE 24th and Lake Streets LOIS WEBER PRESENTS "THE PRICE OF A GOOD TIME" Featuring MILDRED HARRIS and KENNETH HARLAN, an all-star cast. One of the greatest productions of all time. MAY 21 AND 22 Admission—Adults, 22c; Children, 11c. ANNIVERSARY BALL AT MECCA HALL, TWENTY-FOURTH AND GRANT STREETS Thursday Eve., May 23rd, 1918 Best Dressed Person Will Receive a Prize. MUSIC BY PERKINS' FIVE-PIECE JAZZ BAND Miss Eldra Chiles, President. Mrs. Wellita Seals, Secretary. Mrs. S. T. Phanix, Treasurer. Miss Lizzie Dixon, Chairman of Committee. RECEPTION COMMITTEE Mr. Drew Harold, Floor Manager THE BENEFIT OF THE EAST ADMISSION FIFTY CENTS Mr. Drew Harold GIVEN FOR THE BENEFIT ADMISSION Mr. Drew Harold, Floor Manager. GIVEN FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE EASTER TEMPLE ADMISSION FIFTY CENTS Mrs. Elizabeth Wright Mrs. Lena Robinson Mrs. Adaline Price Mrs. Gertrude Porter Mrs. Porter Riggs Mrs. Mabel Brown Mrs. Hazel Laws Mrs. Elizabeth Richey Mrs. Blandania Rose Mrs. Nerisa Bowen Mrs. Lena Lee Mrs. Pinkney Williams Mrs. L. Thurston Mrs. Wilma Woods gather with the declaration that they intend to send a message to the North American government "lamenting such sad occurrences in the grand republic of the north, which pretends the most rotable teaching of liberty and fraternity." 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WEB. 1338 A THEATRE arker Streets Saturday—Gladys Brockwell in "The Devil's Wheels. Christy Comedy. Sunday—Roy Stewart in "Faith Endurin'." Billy West Comedy. Pathe News. Monday and Tuesday—Myrtle Land in "Nancy Comes Home." Keystone Comedy. "Rained by Mistake." THEATRE Franklin Streets Comes in a two-reel Comedy. BLOCK HOLMES Western Feature, NOT BAKER" NOON AND NIGHT in "THE SQUEALER" "TANGLED FATES" NIGHT AND MONDAY HAND" THEATRE Wake Streets R PRESENTS "A GOOD TIME" S and KENNETH HARLAN, ear cast. Productions of all time. AND 22 children, 11c. Beauty Club TE THEIR BARY BALL FOURTH AND GRANT STREETS May 23rd, 1918 Will Receive a Prize. IVE-PIECE JAZZ BAND President. Secretary. Treasurer. Chairman of Miss Vina Jones Miss Hazel Hall Miss Viola McAllister Miss Anna Newman Miss Martha Nuby Miss Corrine Williams Miss Louisa Finger Miss Irene Gardner Miss Elizabeth Green Miss Beulah Butler Miss Mattie Haines Miss Myrtle Newland Miss Dimple Peoples I, Floor Manager. OF THE EASTER TEMPLE FIFTY CENTS Senegalese Charged Enemy in Dense Fog Senegalese Charged Enemy in Dense Fog Battalion Recruited in African Jungles Penetrate German Lines; Won't Surrender. WITH the French Armies, May 15. An elite shock battalion, composed of coal-black Senegalese six-footers, recruited from the African jungles, together with other volunteer fighters from the French colonials, made a brilliant "coup de main" in the Lorraine sector. The raid, as usual, was preceded by a short but intense bombardment by artillery of all calibers. The Germans suspected that a raid was imminent and started a counter bombardment, but the marvelous French neutralization fire silenced the German cannon in less than ten seconds. At 5 o'clock sharp the Senegalese charged through a dense fog, penetrating the enemy's lines to a depth of 500 meters (about 1,800 feet) along a front of considerable width. The Germans were panic-stricken by the sudden appearance of the howling Negroes and attempted to fall back, but were caught by the French curtain fire. Proved Excellent Soldiers. Encouraged and cheered on by their officers, the Senegalese proved themselves excellent soldiers. With rare daring they blew up and burned German shelters, wiping out the garrisons that refused to surrender. An old Senegalese sergeant, Bambara, a veteran of the Gallipoli campaign, killed three Germans single-handed. A short distance further Sergeant Chaour, Corporal Roche and Private Tasal arrived at a boyau, or communication trench, which they found deserted. "We must have some Germans," declared the sergeant. Advancing resolutely the three men passed through the French curtain fire and arrived at a German shelter, where they caught two Germans. One of them revealed the hiding place of four comrades, who also were captured. Still advancing, the three colonials discovered a machine gun battery firing upon the French. They Subscr THE MO NO BEFORE PRIC Subscription $2 af July 1s SUBSCRIB "Wait a Minute— Mr. Jones Wants to Talk to You" You want to swear and hang up the receiver, don't you, when you answer the telephone and are told to "wait a minute." If there is anything that irritates a man in the course of a busy day, it is to answer his telephone and have some office boy or girl on the line ask him to "wait a minute" for some one who wants to talk to him. It is proper courtesy and good business practice to call the number yourself so that you will be ready to talk when the call is answered. --- BENNINGTON TELPHONE CORPORATION BENNINGTON, TENNESSEE MAY 20TH 1920 put it out of action with grenades, making the crew surrender. Then they returned safely to the French lines leading ten prisoners. The entire operation was led with remarkable skill and daring and resulted in the capture of twenty prisoners, the death or wounding of many more Germans, while several machine guns, trench cannons, much ammunition and material also was taken.—Chicago Daily News. Smoke John Ruskin 5c Cigar. Biggest and Best.—Adv. FOR RENT Lodge rooms at 24th and Charles streets. Vacant two nights each week. Persons wanting to rent same, call Allen Jones, rental agent, Webster 1100. My Daddy Bought Me a Government Bond THIRD LIBERTY LOAN Did Yours? "MY DADDY." The likeness of some little blonde American child, whose identity is not revealed, will appear on a half million posters throughout the country during the Third Liberty Loan campaign. She clasps a Liberty Bond in her two hands and proudly proclaims that her "Daddy" has bought her a Government security. The poster is considered by art authorities to be one of the best of a child variety that has been produced in any of the governmental publicity campaigns since the war started. Save Food Buy War Savings Stamps and Liberty Bonds THE MONITOR COME ACROSS—IT'S YOUR DUTY Remember Horrors of War-Torn Europe and Think of Safety and Comfort Here Then Join the Red Cross. The good people of this community once more commemorate the nativity of the Christ Child with merry-making and gifts. Ours is a prosperous community. None of us is likely to suffer this winter for want of food, clothing or shelter, though high prices and certain forced economies will make us realize the United States is at war thousands of miles away. A few of us who have given our boys to the nation may lose them. But generally speaking, we shall feel perfectly secure, and when we stop to think about it, we shall thank God more or less heartily for his blessings. Over in France, which has a total population of about 35,000,000, probably 3,000,000 are in the army fighting off the invader. About 3,000,000 more—mostly women and children—are absolutely down and out. They are a part of the inhabitants of the great industrial district devastated by the German savages. Now these people are homeless, hungry, naked and sick. At least half of them have tuberculosis, with scarcely a fighting chance for life. The whole of France is making unheard of sacrifices to save the nation. Poor little Belgium is a wreck—a dying wreck. Her small army has been practically exterminated. Her boys and old men have been shot down in cold blood by the kaiser's heroes. Her daughters have been dragged into slavery worse than death. Her babies have been impaled on bayonets and nailed to barn doors by playful Teutonic soldiers. About all that is left of Belgium is her deathless spirit. And Serbia. Serbia is now but a name in history. A nation become a slaughter pen and channel house. A people wiped clean off the earth. What has been said of France applies equally to Italy, Roumania and Russian Poland. Europe has been a hell of suffering and grief for three years. What have the last three years meant to the United States? Prosperity and peace. Today all stricken Europe is uttering age-old lamentation, "Out of the depths, Oh Lord, have I cried unto Thee; Lord hear my voice." And the American Red Cross is the instrument through which Providence is answering the prayer. The Red Cross is "over there" now, performing a labor of mercy and paying a debt of fellowship on a scale never before known. But it must have your help and mine in order to carry on its vast enterprise in the name of humanity. So the organization is campaigning the nation for 15,000,000 members. Every man, woman and child in this community ought to belong to the Red Cross. The membership fee is $1.00. Another dollar brings the member the Red Cross Magazine for a year. Every $1.00 or $2.00 membership helps just so much to back up our American boys in khaki—helps just so much to take the frightful curse from the lives of millions of homeless, starving, freezing, diseased mothers and babies in devastated France, Serbia, Belgium, Poland and Roumania. The finest Christmas gift you can make is a Red Cross membership. Don't fail to come across by Christmas eve! HELP SAVE THIS LAD'S LIFE --- K. F. H. American soldiers by the hundred thousand are now in Europe preparing to fight America's battle for liberty against the kaler's barbarians. Some of our lads have already made the great sacrifice for you and me. We must support our army by joining the Red Cross at once. American soldiers by the hundred thousand are now in Europe preparing to fight America's battle for liberty against the kaler's barbarians. Some of our lads have already made the great sacrifice for you and me. 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STAMPS Your Children's Portraits Your Children's Portraits are a source of never-failing pleasure to you, relatives and to the children, as they grow older. Every season brings them to a new period of interest, and this can best be made perpetual by good portraits. We have given careful study to Child Portraiture and we are positive of being able to please you. Telephone us for an appointment TODAY. BUTTER'S STUDIO 1306 North 24th Street. Phone Web. 6701. Obee-Hunter-Wakefield Funeral Home Obee-Hunter-Wakefield Funeral Home (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. G. W. OBEE, Mgr. Embalmer Phone South 2614 Res. Tel. Web. 4740 FRANK GOLDEN, Auditor. Suits at Reasonable Prices reasonable Suits at Reasonable We carry a complete line of Marcus Rubens' Cooks and Waiters' Outfits. PALACE CLOTHING CO. S. E. Corner 14th and Douglas Sts. --- SPECIAL Table D'Hote Dinner Sunday 50 Cents Regular Dinners 35c Classy Entertainers 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 --- Residence, 2429 Lake Street. THE TELEPHONE A. R. S. 7 Webster 1529 PETER H. HARRIS Among the Churches ---BUY A HOME--- ---BUY A HOME--- REAL ESTATE, RENTALS, FIRE AND TORNADO INSURANCE Phone Douglas 2842 or Webster 5519 8 ZION BAPTIST CHURCH Mother's day was befittingly observed at Zion last Sunday. Every detail of the service was planned in honor of her who, whether absent or present, will ever be held in honor and esteem by every one who has been blest to know her. Even those who might have been careless of her memory in days gone by could not fail to be stirred by Pastor Botts' sermon, "Behold Thy Mother." Work is being rushed and ere long the culinary department will be ready for occupancy. The Junior Rosebuds met Thursday night at Zion Baptist church, entertained by the president, Miss Marjorie Weston. The club has received many new members and they are doing their bit along all lines. All members and friends are urged to be loyal to their pledges of systematic giving for the main auditorium. The following strangers worshipped with us last Sunday: Mrs. Rosa Lee of Omaha, Mrs. Frances Johnson of Persons, Kan.; Irene Brown, Kansas City, Mo.; Mr. Shannon Webster, Clinton, Mo., brother of Mrs. N. Hunter; Mrs. A. C. Ford, Casper, Wyo.; Mr. W. A. Vann, Muskogee, Okla.; Mrs. E. Moses, Columbia, Miss., and Mrs. Lizzie Salter, Cantonment, Fla. Strangers are urged to make this their home church while in the city. Regular services next Lord's day. BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH Rev. T. A. Taggart, Pastor Sunday morning service at 10:45; B. Y. P. V., 6 p. m. Last Sunday evening the pastor preached on the subject, "A Reckoning Hour," to a crowded house, with several additions to the church. Visitors welcome. The Mission Circle met Thursday night at the church. A very pleasant evening was spent. Sisters Helen Vaughn, Cheeks, Garrison and Lee are yet on the sick list. Little James Lee of Twenty-seventh and Z streets, died last week and was buried from Bethel Baptist church. The Johnson Funeral Home had charge of the remains. Mother Vivian, who had been sick for some time, died Sunday evening at 6 o'clock. Miss Classie Smith, who underwent an operation some time ago, is improving nicely. ST. JOHN'S CHURCH NEWS Sunday, for the first time in the history of St. John's, was set aside exclusively for women. This was a day that will never be forgotten. In the morning a short but very excellent program was rendered previous to the beautiful sermon on "Love," preached by Mrs. Susie Glover. At night a program, not to be equaled in any metropolitan city, was produced exclusively by the women for women. The papers, addresses, solos and songs appealed to the emotions of the whole audience. Mrs. Russell, who was chairman of the program, deserves much credit for its excellency. The men of St. John feel very proud of their intelligent Christian women. But, listen, the women didn't let the flag touch PALESTINE. TEXAS All the churches had good services Sunday. Rev. S. M. Bolden was at his post Sunday and Rev. A. W. Williams was in his pulpit at Mount Vernon A. M. E. church, and Rev. D. V. Crawford was on the job at Antioch Baptist church. Rev. C. C. Christian was at his place at Cartrell chapel, C. M. E. church last Sunday. Rev. J. E. Lee had a successful day Sunday at the Christian church. West Union Baptist church will have a grand installation service Sunday, May 26, when the pastor is to be installed. The annual Thanksgiving service of the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows was preached at Grant chapel Sunday and they had a good crowd out to witness it. Rev. H. McKenna preached the sermon. Mrs. Laura Campbell died on the 7th and was buried on the 8th. Major Walker died on the 10th and was buried on the 12th under the auspices of the Order of the Knights of 6-room modern cottage; furnace heat; paved street. $2,600 on very easy terms. Vacant lots. $10 cash and $5 monthly. the ground when it came to the financial side. Their collection for the day was $225. Next Sunday will be Men's day. Everything will be conducted by men in the same way as by the women. Even the choir will be composed exclusively of men. They are working hard to reach the women, so come out next Sunday and see how they run affairs. The Tuesday night class was very well attended the past week, but we hope to have more next Tuesday. Come out! Mr. and Mrs. Henry Black will entertain Tuesday evening at 6 o'clock dinner in honor of Rev. and Mrs. W. C. Williams and son, Dr. Robert Williams, after which they will occupy a box at the Pinkston recital. NEWS OF MOUNT MORIAH BAPTIST CHURCH Twenty-sixth and Seward Streets; Rev. M. H. Wilkinson, Pastor. Last Sunday service was well attended all day. At 3 o'clock at St. John's church the pastor preached the annual sermon of the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows and Household of Ruth to a crowded house. Sunday morning service, 10:45; Sunshine Mission Circle, 6:30 p. m.; preaching at 8 o'clock. Strangers welcome. The ice cream social given at Mrs. E. W. Smith's home was a financial success. The Kansas club will give a banquet and bazaar at the church June 7. Thirty-five cents a plate. J. L. Betts, president. The Busy Bee society and the B. Y P. U. met at the residence of Mrs. G. Watts, 1618 North Twenty-first street, Friday evening, May 10. The pleasant feature of the evening was that the two societies met and reorganized as one, namely, the B. Y. P. U. No change was made in the officers. Many members were present. Mrs. Edna Owens of Oklahoma was received as a member. After lunch was served the evening was spent joyously in music and games. Mrs. Gates, president; Miss Iris Hibbler, secretary. The Sunshine Mission Circle rendered a short program Sunday evening, at which time Mrs. G. Allen, president of the Woman's Work, gave a few encouraging remarks. Rev. and Mrs. M. H. Wilkinson were entertained at dinner Tuesday by Mr. and Mrs. W. Harvel, 1410 North Twenty-sixth street, and by Mr. and Mrs. William Bridges, 2415 Indiana avenue, Thursday evening. The Silver Leaf club will meet Tuesday, May 21, with Mrs. L. Estelie, 941 North Twenty-seventh street. ALLEN A. M. E. CHURCH 5233 South Twenty-fifth Street; Rev. J. A. Broadnax, Pastor. Third quarterly conference at Allen A. M. E. church Sunday, the 19th. Rev. Dr. H. W. King, P. E., will preach at 11 a. m.; Rev. Dr. W. C. Williams of St. John's at 3 p. m., and the pastor emeritus at 8:30 p. m. A cordial welcome to all. Pythias. He was a faithful member of Grant chapel, A. M. E. church. Mrs. R. L. Lee, junior matron of the Heroines of Jericho, was in the city last week making her annual visit. Rev. M. W. Dogan and Rev. I. Garland Penn passed through the city last Thursday enroute to Buttle. Rev. G. W. Carter and Rev. S. M. Bolden went to Buttle last week on church business. Rev. Thornton was in to see his family last Thursday and returned to his work Saturday. Miss Jessie Green, Mrs. P. A. Tillis, Rev. I. W. Waters and Mrs. Nettie Jackson are on the sick list. Mrs. Ella Coleman is much improved, after undergoing an operation last week. Mrs. Florentine Pinkston, pianiste, will be assisted by Mrs. Cecelia Wilson-Jewell, contralto, and Mr. W. G. Haynes, tenor, at her recital Tuesday, May 21, at the Y. W. C. A. auditorium. Vote for me; I'm a winner. Moon-light club, at the Mecca, May 30. 8 rooms; hot water heat; gas and electric; $2,000; very easy terms. 5-room cottage; large lot. 3407 Boyd street. $2,400. Easy terms. THE MONITOR We have arranged for a series of six interesting articles, "War Talks, by Uncle Dan," written by Mr. Howard H. Gross, president of the Universal Military Training League, of which this is the first. They tell in a graphic way why military training is of value, both to the nation and to the individual, and our readers will find them of unusual interest. WAR TALKS By UNCLE DAN Number One America Must Fight Hard or Germany May Win—Necessity for Military Training. "Now, Billie," said his mother, "your Uncle Dan is coming tomorrow to spend a week with us on the farm, and if you want to know about the war, here's your opportunity. Uncle Dan is probably one of the best-informed men in the country." Billie clapped his hands and gave such a whoop that he wakened the baby, but what could you expect of a fifteen-year-old boy who is a living interrogation point and wants to know about war? Uncle Dan arrived in due time and Billie watched for an opportunity. It came that evening after dinner when Uncle Dan had lighted a cigar and taken a seat on the porch. "I'm mighty glad you came, Uncle Dan. I want to talk to you about the war. We have just put military training in our township high school, but we had a hard time to do it. The Joneses and the Greggs objected. They said the war wouldn't come over here. Grandma Jones said: "They can't no use to worrish, it will soon blow over." Well, we put the training in just the same. You orter heard Judge Brownell, the president of the school board, do the slackers up. He said unless we take off our coats and go to it, Germany may yet win, and if she does, she will take over the great British fleet as a war trophy and compel us to do what ever she wants to; that she could make us pay all the cost of the war; the kaiser could tax us as he pleased and that we couldn't help ourselves. He could make every one pay over a part of what he earns; that he could make the farmers pay rent for their own farms, etc. Now, Uncle, what do you think of that?" "Well, my boy," said Uncle Dan, "all that Judge Brownell says might easily come true and may unless we go quickly to the aid of the allies with large numbers of men and help them break the German line. Unless we can beat the submarines, they may prevent us from getting enough food to the allies to keep them going. In that case Germany would win. As matters stand today, our greatest need is trained men. If we had had several millions of men with military training in our industries and on our farms when the war came, who could have been called at once for service, I do not believe the kaiser would have forced the war upon us. As it was, he had no respect for us, and now we are in it and must go through with it. But never again must we be caught so wholly unprepared. "There is only one safe way," said Uncle Dan, "and that is to adopt permanently universal military training, apply it to every young man who is physically fit, say in his nineteenth or twentieth year. The training can be carried forward in the United States training camps that are now being established for training men called by the selective draft. As soon as these men vacate these stations, they should be filled by younger men, and this should be made the permanent policy of the country." Billie's mother, Mrs. Graham, had overheard the conversation. She came out and said: "Really, Brother Dan, are you serious as to the dangers of our country? If it is as bad as that, it is high time for us to wake up and do something about it." "Exactly," replied Uncle Dan. "It is better to wake up now than to be rudely awakened later. We may as well understand, sister, that this is our war and we must win it or God help America. Everything that we have or hope to have—our liberties, our blessings, our opportunities are all involved in the great issue before us. Nothing must stand between us and winning this war. It is a question whether the peoples' right or the kaker's might shall dominate the world. If there ever was a holy war, this it. We are fighting for world liberty. We are fighting for the freedom of humanity. We are fighting for the right of men to govern themselves instead of being governed against their will by a war-mad overlord. Perilous times are ahead of us. We must be prepared to make any sacrifice, to perform any service that may be required of us." "Oh, Uncle Dan," exclaimed Billie, "may I bring my chum, Jimmy Collins, when we have our next talk? He is a bug on this war business and just crazy to see you." "Certainly," said Uncle Dan, with a hearty laugh. "If we are to have more talks, I shall be glad to have Jimmie join us." Billie clapped his hands and ran to the 'phone and told Jimmie to be over at seven o'clock the next evening. San Antonio, Tex.—Major General John W. Ruchman, commander of the Southern department, has been relieved of that duty, resumes his rank of brigadier general in the regular army and will go to the northeastern department as commander, with headquarters in Boston. He will be succeeded as commander here by Major General Willard A. Holbrook, recently in command at Camp Sherman, Chillicothe, O. General Holbrooke is on his way to San Antonio now and will assume command upon his arrival. General Ruckman failed to pass the physical examination for overseas service last Monday and as a result his rank as major general, national army, was forfeited. General Ruckman, it will be remembered, was in command of the Department of the Southwest, with headquarters at Houston, Tex., and excited a great deal of adverse criticism at the time of the execution of the forty-five Colored soldiers at Camp Travers, San Antonio, Tex., because of his failure to exercise his discretion in having their sentence of execution reviewed by the president. AID IN LIBERTY LOAN DRIVE Nashville, Tenn., May 10.—In the recent third Liberty loan campaign here the Colored Association of Railway Employes "went over" by purchasing over $5,700 worth of bonds. The Moonlight club will give their third annual ball at the New Mecca, May 30. William H. Snell, president; O. Rountree, secretary; Mrs. P. A. Bell, treasurer. Don't forget to attend the grand Mayflower ball at the Mecca May 30. Classified Advertising 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. Furnished rooms in strictly modern house. Men preferred. 814 North 23r street. Red 8156. Mrs. Ida Cary. FOR RENT — Neatly furnished rooms. Phone South 1981. Residence 4814 South 25th st. Mrs. Sadie Moberly. 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. Anne 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. 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. FOR SALE—Acre of ground and 5-room house; $200 down, balance easy payments. Douglas 3607. $100 down, balance easy monthly payments, will buy a 5-room cottage, modern except heat; close to car, school and church. Phone Douglas 3607 or Webster 1124. FOR RENT—10 rooms, 1527 North 17th st.; $25 per room. Doug. 3607. HOUSES FOR RENT NORTH SIDE BOOSTERS The Alamo Barber Shop and Pocket Billiard Parlor The best equipped shop in the state. Leading shop of the city. Baths, plain and shower. Cultured barbers. KILLINGSWORTH & PRICE, Props., C. B. MAYO, Foreman. Phone Webster 5784. 2416 North 24th Street TRUNKS Made from good clear lumber, covered with fibre; well bound on edges. Durable corners and braces where necessary. Sturdy locks and hinges, 2 trays nicely cloth lined. Priced at $10.00, $12.00, $13.50 and $15.00. "Omaha's Best Baggage Builders" 1803 FARNAM STREET The 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 Alda 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 Rozal Bleach . . . 25c We appreciate your patronage. Phone Douglas 1446. WATERS BARNHART PRINTING CO OMAHA THE DOWN SOUTH HAIR PREPARATION A New Creation in Hair Pomade Known by its quality and reputation. Keeps hair soft and scalp in fine condition, for straightening hair only. Keeps hair in fine shape, wash and straightening once every two weeks. MADAM J. F. McDONALD General Delivery Excelsior Springs, Missouri. Hill-Williams Drug Co. PURE DRUGS AND TOILET ARTICLES Free Delivery Tyler 160 2402 Cuming St. Start Saving Now One Dollar will open an account in the Savings Department of the United States Nat'l Bank 16th and Farnam Streets C. S. JOHNSON 18th and Izard Tel. Douglas 1702 ALL KINDS OF COAL and COKE at POPULAR PRICES. Best for the Money C. J. CARLSON Shoes and Gents' Furnishings 1514 No. 24th St. Omaha, Neb. GOOD GROCERIES C. P. WESIN GRO Also Fresh Fruits and 2005 Cuming St. NORTH SIDE Four Chairs Four Chairs Sergt.-Major E. W. Killingsworth At Camp Funston The Alamo Barber Shop and F The best equipped shop in the state Baths, plain and shower. Cultured barb KILLINGSWORTH & P C. B. MAYO, For Phone Webster 5784. We Have a Complete Line of FLOWER, GRASS AND GARDEN Seeds Bulbs, Hardy Perennials, Poultry Supplies Fresh cut flowers always on hand Stewart's Seed Store 119 N. 16th St. Opp. Post Office Phone Douglas 977 The Gulf City Pressing Club Press while you wait. Ladies' work a speciality. 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. 14191/2 N. 24th St. Web. 3943 E. H. HAYNES, Prop. ECONOMY TAILOR C. M. SIMMONS, Prop. 22 years in the tailoring business Goods called for and delivered. Phone Doug. 6335 We cut trim, make suits to order, $25.00 up Ladies' and Gent's $25.00 up elevated suits 114 So. 13th St. Omaha, Neb. Nearly 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 Open All Times. Reasonable Prices The Silas Johnson Western Funeral Home Webster 248 2518 Lake St. 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 your trade solely upon the merits of my goods. You will profit by trading here. H. E. YOUNG Webster 515 2114-16 N. 24th St. MIES ALWAYS GROCERY CO. and Vegetables. Telephone Douglas 1098 BOOSTERS R, C. Price At Home on the Job. and Pocket Billiard Parlor state. Leading shop of the city. barbers. & PRICE, Props., Foreman. 2416 North 24th Street