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Growing Thank You! $1.50 a Year. 5c a Copy Red Cross Says No Discrimination Serving White and Colored Men Exactly Alike in War Zone and in Cantonments in This Country—Several Thousand Sweaters to Negro Draftees in Ten Days During Cold Spell. WASHINGTON, D. C.—Many inquiries are coming from the Colored people of every section of the country as to what the American Red Cross society is doing to relieve the needs of the Negro soldiers in the camps and cantonments of this country and what species of aid and comfort is being given to the Colored warriors who are battling on the fields of France. The subjoined letter from Mr. Joseph R. Hamlen, of the national headquarters of the American Red Cross society, in answer to an inquiry sent out from the office of Emmett J. Scott, special assistant to the Secretary of War, describes somewhat in detail the character of the work the organization is doing, and declares, among other things of vital importance, that the services of the Red Cross are being "rendered to white and Colored officers and enlisted men alike, and without distinction." The letter of Mr. Hamlen follows: AMEKICAN RED CROSS National Headquarters. Washington, D. C., June 5, 1918. Mr. Emmett J. Scott, Special Assistant, War Department, Washington, D. C. Dear Mr. Scott: I beg to acknowledge receipt of your letter of May 29th, in which you ask for information as to what the Red Cross has already done in the war zone or at the cantonments of this country for the Negro soldiers. I am glad to be given this opportunity to tell you of our work in this respect. The Red Cross is rendering the same service to Colored men that it is to white troops. No distinction whatever is being made because of the color of enlisted men. Sweaters and other knitted goods and comforts have been distributed to white and Colored alike. We are rendering the same service to the families of white and Colored alike. Emergency supplies are furnished at the request of Colored officers, and in the hospitals, our men who do communication work, write letters at the request of enlisted men, without distinction because of color. Nearly 10,000 Sweaters to Colored Draftees in Ten Days. I remember a specific instance of service rendered to a large number of Colored drafted men last fall. They arrived at one of the large army camps during a period of intensely cold weather. The general in command of the division appealed to us and we were able to furnish him with 2,500 sweaters within a few hours and a total of 10,000 within ten days. Practically all of the first 2,500 of these sweaters went to Colored troops, and a great majority of the ten thousand went to them. I hope you will state with as much emphasis as possible that our constant efforts in behalf of the soldiers and sailors on duty in the armed service of the United States, both in this country and in Europe, are rendered to white and Colored officers and enlisted men alike, without distinction. Very cordially yours, (Signed) JOSEPH R. HAMLEN, Assistant to the Vice Chairman. The above communication will doubtless be read with the deepest interest by the Colored men and women of this country, who have been and are in perfect accord with the aims of the Red Cross society, but who had not been informed through any reliable source as to what the organization has astually been doing to supply the wants of the 150,000 Colored soldiers in the army establishment. Thousands of these gallant men are under fire on the battle fields of France, and many more of our brave and patriotic Colored Americans are in camp in our own land, preparing to join their brethern in the deadly conflict "over there." As to the Use of Colored Red Cross Nurses. The situation with regard to the use of Colored Red Cross, nurses is a matter which also is now receiving the attention of the War Department. The Secretary of War, Mr. Scott advises, will soon announce through the office of the surgeon-general, the decision with reference to the utilization of the many competent women of THE MONITOR the race who have so cheerfully registered their willingness to aid in the winning of the war by serving as nurses in the military hospitals at home and abroad. METHODISTS TO RAISE A MILLION DOLLARS Columbus, O.—A broader program of social service for the Methodist Episcopal churches of the country will be discussed here at a meeting of bishops and district superintendents of the denomination on June 18, 19 and 20. The meeting will be in furtherance of the plan of the connection to raise $80,000,000,000 for its missionary and social uplift work. The project calls for work on the broadest lines and will seek to have established in every small and large city, as well as in rural communities, a church where various uplift activities will center. Colored churches are included in the big program and they are expected to raise at least $1,000,000 of the sum needed. Rev. Dr. W. A. C. Hughes, of Washington, one of the field secretaries of the Board of Home Missions and Church Extension, has spoken in various sections of the country for the project and succeeded in arousing widespread interest. He says that the success of the campaign means a great future for Colored churches in every community. CONTRIBUTE OVER $500 TO THE RED CROSS Montgomery Co., Va.—In the recent Red Cross drive the work among Colored people was organized under the direction of E. A. Long, principal of the Christiansburg Industrial Institute and the sum of $539 was contributed by the Colored people of the county. Famous Artist Completes Work William Edcuard Scott, Famous Painter, to Paint Black Troops In Action In France. Ft. Wayne, Ind.-William Edouard Scott, the famous Colored artist, who has just completed some, very artistic painting in our court house here, has been selected to go to France and make some oil paintings of Colored troops in action. Scott is a graduate of the Manual Training High school of Indianapolis and of the Art Institute of Chicago. He took the four years' course at high school in three years, and in the Art Institute won the school scholarship for two years and about $5,000 in cash prizes. In 1909 he went to Europe and studied with the great John Paul Laureni. He also studied in the Beaux arts, Julian academy and at Celirossi academy, and made a number of sketching trips to England, Belgium and Spain. He has exhibited in the Salon of Paris, Royal Academy, London, and in the Salon at La Toquet and in the United States. Scott's Salon picture of 1912, "La Poivre Vosn," was bought from the Salon by the government of Argentine republic for $600, and his Royal Academy picture was bought by Dr. Victor Kune, of Indianapolis, for $900. The city of Indianapolis also bought one of his French pictures for the permanent collection of the Haron Art Institute. For the past four years Scott has taken up mural painting and portraiting, and has the distinction of being the only Colored mural painter in the world, and second only to H. O. Tanner as a painter of story-telling pictures. He has mural paintings in three wards of the city hospital, Indianapolis, where he took for his subject, "The Life of Christ." He has murals also in three of the schools in Chicago, Evanston and Highland Park, Ill. About the last of July Scott will sail for France, where, in the interest of one of the big eastern magazines, he will try to paint the "black troops" in action at the front trenches. Much has been said about the American troops in Europe, but little has been said about the Colored troops of America so Scott will do his best to portray and give to the public a bit of the truth about his people in action. Scott is thirty-four years old and he feels that God has given him the duty and the means to bring before the American people in dramatic color, that which is so lightly touched upon in our press, namely, the loyalty, patriotism and ability of the "Black American." OMAHA, NEBRASKA, JUNE 15.1918 ROSCOE SIMMONS GIVEN OVATION Talented Speaker Delivers Great Address in Municipal Auditorium to the Largest Audience of Colored People Ever Assembled in City. MAKES A VERY FAVORABLE IMPRESSION Representative Citizens Occupy Platform—Father Williams Presides—Rabbi Cohn Offers Invocation—Hon John L. Kennedy Introduces Speaker—Community Chorus and Desdunes Band Furnish Music. Roscoe Conkling Simmons visited Omaha for the first time Monday and in the well known words of Caesar he might say "Veni, vidi, vici"—I came, I saw, I conquered, for he certainly won the hearts of those who met and heard him, not only by his gifted eloquence, but by his gracious, unaffected and winning personality. Mr. Simmons arrived from Chicago over the Northwestern at 8 a. m. and was met by a deputation of our citizens, including representatives of the Knights of Pythias, of which he is a grand officer, and a deputation from the Crispus Attucks chapter of the Red Cross. Among those who were present were the Rev. G. G. Logan, Dr. L. E. Britt, D. G. Russell, J. N. Thomas, W. H. Ransom, Rev. John Albert Williams, the Misses Logan and Mesdames Bailey, Johnson, Jewell and Dillard, representing the Red Cross auxiliary. The distinguished visitor was driven to the beautiful home of Allen Jones, Twenty-fifth and Ohio streets, whose guest he was during his brief stay in the city. He left for St. Louis Monday night after the address. In the evening Mr. Simmons spoke at the Auditorium under the auspices of the Grove Methodist Episcopal Church, before an audience of nearly 1,600 people, chiefly Colored, with a few white people present—all too few for their own good—for he has a message for the American people, and those who were not present as a prominent white gentleman said, lost a rare privilege. It was undoubtedly the largest audience of Colored people which was ever assembled in the city. The First Regimental Band Uniform Rank K. of P., Dan Desdunes, leader, gave one of their delightful concerts from 7:30 until 8:30 p. m. The splendid community chorus of seventy-five voices under the direction of Mrs. Florentine F. Pinkston, with Mrs. Jessie Moss at the piano, sang patriotic airs, 'A Hymn of Peace,' and the Negro spiritual, "Steal Away to Jesus.' It was the community chorus' first appearance and not only did they sing well, but they presented a fine appearance. In the audience seats were reserved for some of the fraternal orders, who were present in uniform, and the Crispus Attucks Auxiliary of the Red Cross was present in uniform. On the platform were several representative citizens of both races, among whom may be named the Hon. John L. Kennedy, Rabbi Frederick Cohn, Victor Rosewater, James C. Dahlman, Frank Howell, Robert Smith, T. P. Reynolds, Miss Mabel Gudmunsen, Dr. J. H. Hutten, Dr. L. E. Britt, Sergeant Isaac Bailey, J. Noah Thomas, W. H. Ransom, M. F. Singleton, Amos P. Scruggs, W. H. Robinson, the Rev. W. F. Botts, the Rev. W. H. Wilkinson, the Rev. J. A. Broadnax and George Wells Parker. The Rev. John Albert Williams was chairman of the meeting. The invocation was offered by Rabi Frederick Cohn of Temple Israel, who prayed for the outpouring of the spirit of brotherhood throughout the world and the speedy incoming of a just and righteous peace. The community chorus then sang "A Hymn of Peace." The chairman then briefly stated the object of the meeting saying that the people of Omaha were indebted to the Rev. Dr. Logan for bringing Colonel Simmons to Omaha, the greatest city in the country. He said that Mayor Smith was expected to be present to give a brief word of welcome, but that he had not come, and had probably been again called to Chicago. His word of welcome would not, however, be missed inasmuch as the vast audience spoke a welcome more eloquent than words. Mr. George Wells Parker had been selected to introduce the Hon. John L. Kennedy, who in turn introduced the speaker of the evening. Mr. Parker's introductory words were brief, well chosen and most gracious. The Hon. John L. Kennedy called attention to the fact that this war is no one man's war, but the people's war and made the prediction that it would be won and that Colored citizens and Colored soldiers would help win it and that Colored troops would be among those who would carry the Stars and Stripes into Berlin. He said "I have not had the privilege of hearing Roscoe Conkling Simmons speak, but I have heard that he has a silver tongue and I am sure that in addressing us tonight he will sustain his reputation. It is my pleasure and privilege to introduce to you Roscoe Conkling Simmons." Mr. Kennedy was frequently applauded and when Mr. Simmons was introduced the audience gave him an ovation. Mr. Simmons said in part: 'I am exceedingly sorry that the mayor is not here to hear this speech. I have heard that Mr. James C. Dahlman, your former mayor, was always on hand and I am pleased to see that he is still here. (Great applause.) I am also informed that Mr. Roosevelt was here a few days ago. Is that true? I desire to thank Mr. Kennedy for his laudatory words. I do not know that I deserve them; but I do know that I desire them. I want to thank the band for its presence and beautiful music; this splendid chorus for its songs; and to thank all who are present. I am exceedingly glad that I have come to your city. I am pleased that there are representative white citizens present here tonight. For we are all in trouble together now and we need to help each other. They are welcome. They are always welcome. As you pass some of these beautiful churches you will notice a most attractive sign, fresh looking with golden letters saying "Everybody Welcome"—but we know perfectly well that you don't mean us and so we pass right by. But when you read a sign over one of our churches: "Everybody Welcome," we mean exactly what we say. So come in. "Do you know the Negro people are the only people that can sing "The Star Spangled Banner" right? There is a high note there that only we can reach. God has given us the gift of song. Way back in eternity when motion stood still and God would give music to the world, the morning stars sang together and the Negro caught the rythm of that first glorious song and has been singing through the ages. "I am proud of the fact that I am an American Negro. God had his purpose in placing us here and we have only to be true to Him and measure up to the full standard of manhood to have all the wrongs and limitations against which we justly complain removed. "The world is fighting to relieve humanity from chains; and America cannot free the world without freeing me. They must remove the chains from off my hands and the rope from around my neck. "Be proud of the fact that you belong to a race whose future is still before it." "I am told by the whites at times that I ought to go back to Africa. Why? We were both brought to these shores about the same time. They landed on the shores of New England and I on the shores of Virginia. True, they came as first class passengers and I came in the steerage, but thank God, it was the same ocean that brought us here. And here we are both to stay and work out our God-given destiny side by side. I have done my part and will continue to do my part. I have no treason to atone for; but a record to defend. All I ask is that you unloose me and I will show the American white man what the American Negro is and can and will do. God put us here side by side. It was His doing. He knows full well His purpose. 'What God hath joined together let no man put asunder.' "The white American may have his now, but what's his is mine; only I've not got all mine yet. I'll get it some day. Your message my people is patience. Patience, persistence, perseverance will bring us into our own. "We were asked when America entered the war, 'What will the Negro do.' Gentlemen of America, he will do just what you will let him do. All Vol. III. No. (Whole No. 154) you will let him do; no more, no less. He is eager for the noblest, best and highest service and will render that service to the full measure that you will permit. He can only do what you will let him do. Will you let him do his best? "He has shown you what he will do. You have heard about the boys of Colonel Hayward's regiment, the old 15th New York, across the ocean. You know the story how two of them on guard duty attacked by 25 Huns, even after they fell wounded and bleeding, routed the 25. Well, now, if two wounded Negro American soldiers could defeat 25 Huns, don't you see that it would take only 200,000 Negroes to capture the whole German Empire. (Laughter and Applause.)" "This is our country and it is our duty to serve to the limit. I am a native born American. We are not a race of hyphenates. Our country is in trouble now. Serious trouble and she needs us. Before this war is over she will need the service of every American Negro; and she cannot and will not prove ungrateful to us who stand by her in her hour of need. This is God's war and this country had to go into it. "We are sometimes called by the white Americans imitators. Granted. Why, of course, we are. We have passed every other people on the ladder, but you, and we will not be satisfied until we at least stand on the same rung of the ladder. Who else are we going to imitate, but you, the fellow who is ahead of us? "I love America, because it has been to me, despite limitations a land of opportunity. I read the promise of the future by the light of the past. "Fifty years ago today I was nothing; had nothing; but what am I today? I have acquired billions in property; I stand erect as a man. I can read and write. Yes I can take the pen and write upon the scroll of fame beside the name of Washington and Lincoln, the names of Frederick Douglass, Paul Lawrence Dunbar and Booker T. Washington, illustrious American citizens. I know only one flag and that is the Stars and Stripes. I belong to a people that has no spies, no anarchists, no I. W. W.'s. When Woodrow Wilson goes to sleep tonight Negroes stand guard; when he awakes in the morning Negroes are still on guard. Wherever he may go about his household he is guarded and protected by Negroes. He knows full well that the American Negro can be trusted and that he will be as true to him tonight as he was last night. "Here is the flag of our country; the only flag we know. The flag we can and must and will defend; and it in turn must and will protect and defend us. Let us not forget that it was this flag that put a marriage certificate in my home that my children might know their father's name. It is a flag worth fighting for. I am a Christian and believe that American white men must and wil eventually give me every God-given right to which as a man I am equally with him entitled. With patience we shall wait and with filedity we shall serve, until the Stars and Stripes, Old Glory, shall float above Berlin and peace and justice shall prevail, for "It takes a long tall brown skin man with khaki on "To make the kaiser lay his weapons down." Look After Welfare of Migrators Committee of Milwaukee Citizens Returns After a Trip South Studying Conditions. Milwaukee, Wis.—The Rev. J. S. Wods, warden of the Booker T. Washington Social and Industrial center of Milwaukee, and Secretary J. W. Minor, accompanied by the Rev. L. W. Owens, Aurora, Ill., have just returned from an extensive trip through the east and south, studying the labor conditions among the Colored people, who are migrating from the south. The gradual stream of migration from the central southern states will find its way into Indiana, Michigan, Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota and even farther west. Hundreds of these people will be scattered throughout the northern states. The Booker T. Washington center has undertaken to meet the new condition by establishing a bureau of investigation and general information, a free employment bureau, for both men and women, and a home for working women. Lifting Lift, Too! New President For Howard University Trustees Unanimously Elect Dr. J. Stanley Durkee, Ph. D., a New England Educator of the First Rank—Sound on the Race Question—New Era of Prosperity Promised Under His Constructive Administration. War Service Technical School a Brilliant Success—Regular Term of Howard Opens October 2—Bronze Bust of Gen. Howard Loaned Great Institution Founded by Him Half Century Ago. (Special to The Monitor.) WASHINGTON, D. C.—Rev. J. Stanley Durkee, Ph. D., for many years pastor of the famous South Congregational church, of Campello, Brockton, Mass., one of New England's most influential religious organizations, was unanimously chosen as president of Howard University at a meeting of the board of trustees held on Tuesday of last week. The selection was made by a rising vote, and only the one name was offered for consideration. The merits and superior availability of Dr. Durkee were most eloquently presented by Dr. J. E. Moorland, International Secretary of the Y. M. C. A., and secretary of the special committee delegated by the board to suggest a suitable man for the headship of the University. Gracious Tribute to the Retiring President, Dr. Newman. Dr. Stephen Morrell Newman, after a faithful service of six years, retires voluntarily from the presidency to engage in literary work. He indicated by the tender of his resignation nearly two years ago his desire to take up a less onerous task because of his advancing age. Dr. Newman was tendered a unanimous vote of thanks by the trustees by his efficient and consecrated labors in behalf of the institution and fitting resolutions were likewise adopted. Recently, as a testimonial of their appreciation and good will, the faculty and officers presented to Dr. Newman a beautiful silver loving cup. The New President Sound on Race Questions. The new president, Dr. Durkee, is an educator of ripe experience, a firm and able administrator and a man of impressive personality. He is an honor graduate of historic Bates College, Lewiston, Maine, and the degree of Doctor of Philosophy was conferred upon him by the University of Boston. He is about 50 years of age, and is in the prime of a vigorous manhood, enthusiastic in temperament, and blessed with an optimistic outlook on life. More than all else, perhaps, from the viewpoint of the people he is called to serve at this time, he is absolutely sound upon all phases of the "race problem," as it is found in America. He is a native of Nova Scotia, and is a product of that sturdy stock of broad-visioned lovers of liberty and fair play, who preached and practiced the doctrine that every member of the human family is entitled to the highest possible development in education and to the enjoyment of every form of civic opportunity. Howard Faces a Future Bright With Promise. Through his preachments and writings, in addition to many concrete demonstrations of genuine helpfulness, Dr. Durkee has given evidence of the deepest sympathy with the ambitions, aspirations and struggles of the Colored people. Coming from modest beginning himself, he is prepared to grapple with the problems of poverty and to point with accuracy to the pathway that makes for progress. His term begins July 1, and he enters upon his new work with a zeal and enthusiasm that promises an era of unexamined prosperity for the race's foremost institution for the higher education of Colored American youth. Technical Training School a Phenomenal Success. The success of the school for the technical training of young Colored men for war service is succeeding beyond the most sanguine expectations of those who inaugurated the system. Three hundred men of draft age, some volunteers and some conscripted, are being giver instruction in radio (or wireless telegraphy), bench woodworking and electricity. The military supervision is in the hands of Capt. Jerome Lavigne, commanding officer of the technical training detachment, who is assisted by five line officers (Continued on Fifth Page.) Lincoln News Shop Where Your Dollars Buy Most In Value, Service and Satisfaction. "THE STORE THAT SELLS THE BEST FOR JUST A LITTLE LESS." 112 to 122 North Tenth St. Almost Opposite Postoffice. LINCOLN, NEBRASKA. 2 It was a delightful and appreciative audience that filled the Mt. Zion Baptist church last Sunday evening to listen to the Children's Day program. The little tots acquitted themselves with much credit, but the crowning feature was the patriotic drama, "The Banner of the Free," rendered by the adult classes. The rhymes, the music and the drill were well rendered. Much applause was given during the entire program. Too much credit cannot be given the superintendent and the program committee for their untiring effort to make it a success. If you want good, substantial clothes instead of mere pretty lining buy from YOUNG. Don't be mislead. Call and ask us anything concerning clothes.—Adv. Mrs. W. L. Johnson was hostess for the Gideon Band last Thursday and a large number of members enjoyed a palatable menu. The annual sermon of the Sir Knights and Daughters of Tabor will be held at the Baptist church Sunday evening at 8:30 p.m. Rev. R. R. Powers will deliver the sermon. Mrs. Ida Banks of Omaha returned to our city and will finally install the Council of Sons and Daughters of Jerusalem with twenty members. The reason why every one is pleased and admired by others is that their suits are made RIGHT to the individual that wears them at YOUNGS, 219 North Tenth—Adv. Mrs. Mamie Grant and two daugh- ters were week end visitors at the home of her sister, Mrs. J. B. Burcks. Mrs. Bertha Johnson and two child- ren from Iowa were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. George Saunders for two weeks. Mrs. Annie Robinson returned from Macon, Georgia, where she was called on account of the illness of her mother. The Palatium and Sir Knights of Tabor entertained the Daughters in a joint session Friday evening. Plenty of cake, strawberries and ice cream was served. Mrs. Julius Cowan became so very badly deranged that she had to be taken to the state hospital last Monday afternoon. You will be far better pleased with your cleaning and pressing, dyeing and repairing by Young's Tailoring company. Phone L-7664.—Adv. The collection at the Baptist Sunday school on Children's Day was $22.35. Class No. 1, with $10.45 carried off the financial banner. Mr. William Smith, after several days illness, was able to resume his work. Miss Mabel Stillman is visiting her parents in White Cloud. Mrs Minnie Blackburn left Sunday for Oklahoma and Texas to visit her relatives for one month's vacation. Mrs. Laura Johnson, the grand lecturer of the Nebraska and Missouri jurisdiction left last week to make her annual lectures among the various lodges throughout the jurisdiction. 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 Swadries Mr. Thos. Perkins and Mr. Chas. Harrold, of Omaha, made a short visit at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Johnson last Wednesday, June 5. Miss Frieda Cooley, who has been teaching school in St. Joseph, Mo., returned home Friday evening, June 7th. Mrs. O. J. Burchhardt was called to Kansas City Saturday eve., June 8th, on account of the serious illnes of her nephew's wife, Mrs. Wilber Woods, of that city. Miss Grace Gordon and Mr. George Ciso, were united in marriage Friday, June 7, at the home of the bride's parents, in Beatrice, Nebr., Rev. O. J. Burkharit officiating. Mrs. O'Donald was taken ill very suddenly and had to be moved to the hospital where an operation for appendicitis was performed. It is reported that she is nicely and her many friends wish her a speedy recovery. The banquet given by Amaranth Chapter No. 54, June 6, at Masonic Hall, was a marked success. A large number of guests were present and a very pleasant evening was enjoyed by all. The entertainment committee rendered a very fitting and appropriate program. Several musical numbers being given by Miss Opal Ashford, Miss Brown, Miss Grace Stanley and Mr. James Walker, which were received with a generous applause. Children's Day was celebrated Sunday afternoon, June 9, at the First A. M. E. Church with appropriate services. Mrs. Haude Gates left Monday, June 10th, for Atchison, Kansas, to attend the Grand Court of the Heroines of Jericho. Mr. Abe Corneal left Tuesday eve for Atchison, Kansas, where he will also attend the Grand Court of Heroines of Jericho. I am now one of Lincoln's correspondents for The Monitor. It is my aim to help make The Monitor a paper worth while, so if you want The Monitor give me your subscription and I will see it is forwarded your immediately. I urge you to subscribe as soon as possible, for subscriptions to The Monitor advance from one dollar and a half to two dollars per year after July 1st. If you want to subscribe for the paper, please call B4957 Mrs. Sarah Walker. BEATRICE. NEB. George W. Cisco and Grace V. Gordon were united in marriage Friday, June 7, at 11 o'clock at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. L. J. Gordon, 1111 High street. The Ring ceremony was used, Rev. O. J. Burckhardt of Lincoln officiating in the presence of the immediate relatives of the bride and a few friends of the couple. The bride was very becomingly attired in white and carried a shower bouquet of Killarney roses and swansonia. A novel feature of the affair was the dress worn by the bride. She had twice worn it to graduate in, first from the high school of this city and from the Teachers' college, Howard university. The home was tastily decorated with ferns and flowers, pink and white being the color scheme. It was used profusely both in the living room and dining room. Following the ceremony a three-course wedding breakfast was served. The bride's traveling suit was a gray tricotine with hat and shoes to match. Immediately after the ceremony the couple left on a brief wedding trip to St. Louis, Springfield, Peoria and other points in Illinois. Upon their return they will be at home to their friends at the home of the bride's parents until the groom is called to the colors. National War Savings Day is only one day; our men in the army and navy have their day every day. Give up your luxuries that the kaiser may be made to give up his ambitions. THE MONITOR EXPLOITS OF FLEET OF BRITISH SUBMARINES IN THE BALTIC SEA Little Squadron Long the Terror of German Warships and Transports—Sink Nine in One Day—Three British Craft, Since Self-Destroyed, Attack a Whole Hostile Armada—Entered and Charted Every Harbor on Baltic. Describing the work of British submarines in the Baltic and their destruction to avoid capture by the Germans, the Petrograd correspondent of the London Morning Post says: "Under all the circumstances it is perhaps rather a marvel that the Germans did not make a glorious capture of nearly every submarine we had in the Baltic. They captured none, and they destroyed none. There is not a German harbor in the Baltic that our submarines have not entered and charted for their own convenience, creeping under mine fields and through channels so shallow as hardly to admit of this hazardous maneuver. "We never had more than nine submarines in the Baltic, and we still had seven when the end came. One of our boats put down nine enemy transports in a single day. Russia knew and openly admitted last summer that it was the British submarines which held Petrograd intact. "When Reval it went it was obvious that the end was near. The British submarines, still seven in number and all in fighting trim, had by this time moved over to Finland, and ultimately concentrated, with their stores and workshops ashore, and a huge barge for floating mechanics in the harbor of Helsingfors. "With three or four warring parties jealously eyeing the British ships and stores and the Toovaristich (comrades) airing their new gospel to the British crews of the submarines on every occasion, and with the absence of law and order in Helsingfors, opportunities for every kind of trouble were plentiful, and extreme tact and firmness were needed to bring things to a successful issue. As a result, not a single ounce of any kind of metal—British property, some of it priceless nowadays here—will ever fall into human hands, either those of the Huns or the White Guards or the Finnish Red Guards, or Russian Toovaristch. All seven submarines, the repair-shop barge, and every scrap of stores lies safely in minutely disintegrated form at the bottom of the Baltic. "In charge at Helsingfors was Lieut. Commander Downie. The task of destroying some £3,000,000 worth of British Government property to save it from the Germans, who had already landed at Hango, was his last sad duty. Plans for the private sale of enormously valuable stores of all kinds—metals and composites, electric fittings, etc.—were canceled when it was discovered that arrangements existed whereby all such matters of priceless value to the enemy were to be handed over to the Germans wherever found. It was decided to put British property to the bottom. "That fraction of the British navy which was under Russian orders in the Baltic consisted of submarines, which I will call (because these were neither their letters nor their numbers) Alpha 2, 10, 11, 20, and 21 and Beta 29, 30, 33, and 36. The Alpha class was fairly large, carrying thirty-odd men. The Beta was an older type, with about half that number. Attacks German Armada. "The biggest thing the Germans have done in a naval way in this war was the landing on the Islands of Messel and Dago. Certainly the only effective opposition they met at sea came from British vessels, three in number. Of the four Beta boats one was undergoing repairs at the time, leaving three available—29, 30, and 33. These three went into the thick of things and gave the Germans a very unwelcome surprise. Falling an adequate intelligence service, the British submarines took sight for themselves of the oncoming armada of dreadnoughts, cruisers, destroyers, and transports, and plunged into their midst. Everything was against our submarines, but they all came out of it alive, and the enemy did not. "Captain Sealey, in Beta 30, was of the true British type, the finished article of the British navy. Beta 29 was commanded by Commander Downie, whose record proves him perfectly true to type; but it was his first command. "The Germans, notwithstanding convenient arrangements made for the maximum of immunity, were mistrustful of the British boats, and the armada moved inside a ring of destroyers and other smaller craft. Sealey, taking a comprehensive glance at their dispositions, dived under five of the destroyers nearest to him, the same tactics being imitated by Commander Downie and by Beta 33. They came up inside the protective ring, to be immediately assailed from aircraft and ships with a rain of missiles—in particular with so-called deep-sea bombs. "Sealey conned his objective—one of the dreadnoughts—dived and fired two torpedoes at a range probably too short for the run of either torpedo, for the dreadnought escaped. But one of the torpedoes passed on and put down a destroyer on the other side of the encircling ring. "Sealey then passed practically Sunk to Check Foe. OF BRITISH S IN THE BALTIC SEA of German Warships and Trans- —Three British Craft, Since Ole Hostile Armada—Entered Harbor on Baltic. under a dreadnought and came up on the other side, still within the encircling ring of destroyers. Turning, he rapidly selected another objective, and then dived get it. This time he put down a transport carrying hydroplanes—a particularly useful shot, for these hornets, besides bombarding our craft, which were, of course, quite visible at fighting depths under water, also kept the ships informed where deep-sea bombs would best serve the Germans. Sealey damaged a cruiser so badly that he was able to chase her for many hours, but could not overtake her. "All this time hydraeroplanes were dropping deep-sea bombs upon all three boats, while every ship was pumping shell and deep-sea bombs in their direction, according to the signals of the hydroaeroplanes spotters. Whether by good luck or more artful dodging Beta 30 got no more than a few tremendous jerks from these deep-sea bomb explosions. Beta 33, though never actually struck, suffered so terribly from these repeated shocks that she was left helpless, unable to tell anything about herself except that her skin was un pierced. Smashed gauge glasses left her ignorant of her depth, her margin of buoyancy, what power was still available to move or lift, sink or drive her, and she was absolutely blind besides. She simply carried on and finally beached herself and was blown up by her own crew after all her valuable fittings had been removed. Beta 29 had the extremely bad luck to get around in a tight place and suffered injuries which would be summarized in the case of an ordinary ship as 'in a sinking condition.' Commander Downie, however, stuck to it and got off." CANADIAN "BULLDOG" RESTING IN KENNEL Photo by Western Newspaper Union The Canadian "bulldog" seems to be a very harmless creature in his "kennel," but when he is let loose on the Germans he lives up to his name. Party by Name of Chill Gets Heated Over War. August Chill of Pine Bluff, Ark., undertook to chill the efforts of the United States to whip Germany. Now Chill is cooling off in jail, awaiting action of the federal grand jury. Chill, despite his worldly prosperity, remained loyal to the Fatherland, and when the United States entered the war against Germany Chill got busy. He is specifically charged with obstructing the draft, falling to register as an alien enemy and declaring publicly that the Germans would win the war and that within two years Americans would be living under German rule. POTATO BREAD FORBIDDEN Shortage of Tubers Results in Change of Swiss Order. The Swiss military department has rescinded its order to bakers commanding them to use potato flour or potatoes, either raw or boiled, in making bread. The potato supply is very scarce in Switzerland. While the bakers formerly were commanded to mix potatoes with bread flour, they now are expressly forbidden to use any potatoes in making bread. Knitting Honors Claimed. Holding a record of having knitted four dozen sweaters, three dozen helmets, several dozen wristbands, knee-caps, abdomen bands and other necessary articles, Mrs. Amelia Delporte of St. Louis, is believed to be the champion knitter of the country. She has a son serving in the army. COOLS OFF IN JAIL The Children of the Sun By George Wells Parker MOUNTAIN LOOKOUT POSTS OF ITALIANS Copyright Bederwood & Bederwood High on the sides of the mountains where they are battling the Austrians and Germans above the clouds in the land of eternal snows, the Italian troopers have built these musual shelters stuck out of sight and reach of the Teuton gunners. Ladders of wood lead up the cliffs from the valley to the shelters on the very top. The huts themselves are built on stilts wherever the ledges of rock permit sufficient space for the foundations. The ones shown here are used by a lookout post. If you are in the mood tonight, dear reader, let us borrow from the vaults of fancy those mystic pigments and magic brushes with which men paint visions, forget these hurly burly days we live in and slip away together down the Hall of the Ages. As we wander down the silent aisles we hear weird echoes that hint of spirits and ghosts of other times, but fear not. They are only the echoes of our own footfalls. The dead are gone and the living seldom traverse these quiet halls. We are quite alone and forever privileged to go on and dream our dreams. And now we have come to a fallen pillar, half buried in the sand. Let us be seated. Above, the calm glittering stars shine down with a glory we have never seen before, the moon swims softly in the noontide air and under the still magnificent sky the desert rolls away into little hills and shadows. There is no sign of life, no ruin of great cities, no roars of beasts to scare away the stillness. And yet here where you and I sit ruled Babylon, the Gate of God, the wondrous mistress of the Euphratean plain. And now get out the pigments and brushes and paint! Night is no barrier to the flaming colors of fancy. Darkness is the best background for the flashes of fire. Paint out the desert and paint in beautiful lakes bordered with bending palms and sweet acacias; rear beautiful palaces of gleaming stone, palaces such as exist only in Paradise and in the uplands of dreams; paint statues of winged beasts so large as to make men tremble and worship; paint handsome men and women with the skintinge of the sun and dress them in cloths of gold and silver, in silks of purple and crimson and azure, and load them down with jewels whose soft or fiery rays vie with the sun and moon and stars. Paint a market place where luscious fruits from all the world pour in, where gleaming gold dashes down in torrents like Niagaras and where gay ships come in with only luxuries. Do not fear that you will over paint the picture. After you think that you have done, go over it again and touch it up with the most gleaming tints of the rainbow. Make it the superlative of magnificence the epitome of grandeur and the quintessence of opulence, and you have done. Behold Babylon! Beautiful Babylon! When did she first lay claim to touch of Clio's pen? It was so long ago that no man knows and no man dares to guess. Some say that she is older than Egypt and maybe so. They were both so old that men can only wonder at the age of Earth. But she had a legend of her founder and she told it to Isren when she held them as slaves and they wrote it in their scriptures. "And Cush begat Nimrod; he be came a mighty one in the earth. And the beginning of his kingdom we ht. Babel and Erech, and Accad, and Caneh, in the land of Shinar." Now Nimrod was the son of Cush, who was the son of Ham, and Ham has ever been identified with the Children of the Sun. Yet when modern historians began to write the stories of the nations, they forgot the legend that Nimrod was the son of Cush and that Cush was the son of Ham. Either they forgot it or they didn't take much stock in legends. Yet in days goneby that legend began as truth and only the years have dressed it in garments of fancy and vanity. Babylon was so gloriously great that historians dare not dream that she was anything but white, and white they made her. It is to laugh! Envy may flaunt it over truth, but in the end truth with trip her. Babylon was white until archeologists went to dig in the sands that sweep between the Tigris and Euphrates. Ruin after rain was uncovered, tablet after tablet was unearthed, monument after monument was raised, and each spoke of this great rich valley were Sumerians, Accadians, Cossaeans and Elamites. They were not white nor were they even yellow. They were all members of a great kindred race, a sun-burnt race, who had spread over the plains and deserts and hills of Asia and who wrested from the heritage of life the first fruits of the enigma which men call civilization. And these fruits they cultivated until the whole world wondered and still wonders after the death of so many centuries. Yellow and, perhaps, white savages came down upon their beautiful cities, their blooming gardens and their happy people, but they tamed them and let them simmer away in the vast melting pot. Time and time again they melted away. Black eventually turned to brown and brown lightened into yellow, but the African birthright remained forever apparent. "The Babylonians were only mulattoes," said Count de Gobineau, "and their aptitude for art and civilization sprang from the black races who originally founded that civilization." The Count is not an American and he did not write for Americans, but for Austrians. No American historian seems to be capable of that degree of truth. Next to Egypt, Babylon was perhaps the greatest nation, of remote antiquity. She was unfortunate, however, that her country did not have the simple protection which nature affords Egypt. Time and time again enemies came down upon Babylon and smote it sore and after centuries and centuries of war, the beauties that were Babylon's melted away from the eyes of men and the winds of the desert laid layer after layer of sand over the land once enclosed by walls that became one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Old Egypt is ever a reality, but Babylon today is of such stuff that dreams are made of. No matter, though. She really lived and while she lived she lived magnificently. THE MONITOR A Weekly Newspaper devoted to the civic, social and religious interests of the Colored People of Nebraska and the West, with the desire to contribute something to the general good and upbuilding of the community and of the race. Published Every Saturday. Entered as Second-Class Mail Matter July 2, 1915, at the Post Office at Omaha, Neb., under the act of March 3, 1879. THE REV. JOHN ALBERT WILLIAMS, Editor and Publisher. Lucille Skaggs Edwards and William Garnett Haynes, Associate Editors. George Wells Parker, Contributing Editor. Bert Patrick, Business Manager. Fred C. Williams, Traveling Representative SUBSCRIPTION RATES, $1.50 PER YEAR Advertising Rates, 50 cents an Inch per issue. Address, The Monitor, 1119 North Twenty-first street, Omaha. Telephone Webster 4243. COLORED Americans are deservedly dissatisfied with the temporizing and vacillating policy of the government towards their employment in certain war activities. This is most noticeable, perhaps, in the case of physicians and nurses; certainly of the latter. Up to the present time, despite the fact that 157,000 Colored troops have been called to the colors, and the country is being combed for nurses and an appeal sent out for 25,000 nurses, no Colored nurses have been accepted. Their qualifications for nursing are unquestioned. Influential Southern newspapers, like the Louisville Courier-Journal, has called attention to the fact that Colored nurses are most skillful and are regarded with especial favor because of their skill throughout the South, and express amazement that there is such an apparent indisposition to call them into war service. In obedience to a request, The Monitor gladly publishes elsewhere in this issue an official communication from Washington in which it is stated that the Red Cross does not discriminate in its treatment of soldiers, but ministers to all alike. This fact has never been disputed, so far as we know. But it still leaves the main question unanswered: WHY ARE NOT COLORED RED CROSS NURSES EMPLOYED? If white Red Cross nurses minister to all soldiers alike irrespective of their color, race or nationality, and that is the only proper thing to do, why should not Colored Red Cross nurses be called to the same gracious service and ministry and be given like opportunity of serving all soldiers in need? The letter to Emmett J. Scott does not answer this vital question. It is stated that "the War Department has under consideration the employment of Colored Red Cross nurses." We have been told the same thing for several months now. White nurses have been employed and appea after appeal has gone forth for "more nurses," "more nurses" and yet "more nurses," and yet with hundreds of well-trained, well-educated Colored nurses volunteering their services, they are becoming very weary with the oft-repeated refrain, "We are not using Colored Red Cross nurses YET!" WHY NOT? Simply because of our narrow-browed provincialism, unknown in any other country of respectability on the globe, on the color question. This explains the vacillating and temporizing policy on this and other questions where Colored Americans are concerned, and with which they are not satisfied. If it be true that the Red Cross does not discriminate in its ministrations to soldiers and we believe that it is true, then stop temporizing and discriminating in the employment of nurses. This question looms large and still remains unanswered: WHY 'ARE NOT COLORED NURSES ACCEPTED FOR RED CROSS SERVICE? A SUGGESTION. MR. M'ADOO. The Pulman Company has recently made an appeal to the colleges of the country to help, them supply a shortage of conductors by inducing students to apply for these positions during the vacation period. It was stated that Columbia university had been asked to supply four hundred students, white, of course, for these positions. Now, here is our suggestion, Mr. McAdoo: Why would it not be a good idea for you as Director General of the federalized roads to order the Pulman company to make each porter his own conductor and place him in full charge of his own car? On some roads, like the Canadian Pacific, porters have been and we believe are still so employed with entire satisfaction, to the company and the traveling public. Many years ago, in the days of our youth, we had a brother-in-law who served in this way on the Michigan Central running out of Detroit. So the thing is thoroughly practicable. These conductor-porters could make out their reports in triplicate, turning one over to the train conductor or auditor, one to the district and the other to the home superintendent. Such a plan would conserve man power and raise the standard and salary of the porter, giving him living wages. As it is now, the Pullman company pays its conductors and makes the traveling public, through the nefarious and degrading tipping system, pay the porter. The proposed plan would be economical and efficient. Many of the men serving now as porters are men of good education. Why, then, use college students, temporarily, when trusted, experienced and capable employees are available for this very work. This is merely a suggestion, Mr. McAdoo. What do you think about it? WHEN THE BOYS COME HOME Much has been written of the possible benefits that will accrue to the race because of this war and much more along the same line is yet to be written. All will agree that our race has been benefitted and that the benefits have not yet ceased. There is one phase, however, that has not been touched upon and perhaps the most important phase of all. It is the phase that will have to deal with the morale of our boys who have gone to the front. The most of them come from the far south and were injured to the injustice, prejudice and crime of the white man of the south. Today they are taking part in the Great Adventure and fighting alongside of the men who have despised them. They are eating the same food, wearing the same uniform and trained to use the same kinds of weapons. What more, they are fighting white men face to face, and to fight, to be brave, to win and to become heroes is as much a part of their mind as to the minds of all other Americans. Will they shed this combatant spirit when they come marching home? Will they ever again become the cowards to cringe and bow to those who have so long abused them? Imbibing the spirit of real liberty from the limpid fountains of France, will they ever again submit to the idea of the white man's south? Never. Our race has appealed again and again to the nation to right its wrongs, but the nation seems forever deaf. Yet out of this war for human liberty is coming forth a spectre that shall frighten it to its very soul. It would be the part of wisdom to take time by the forelock and put one's house in order. The old order changes. If it be that liberty shall write a new name for itself upon the starry scroll of ages, the hand of the black man must help guide the pen. If that guidance is not granted willingly, it shall be demanded militantly. The Colored race will not shed its blood without recompense and the recompense that shall be demanded is a new south. ROSCOE CONKLING SIMMONS. The large audience which greeted Roscoe Conkling Simmons at the Auditorium Monday night was well repaid for its attendance. He is a most entertaining speaker with a message for the American people. He has a most effective way of driving home much needed truths, which lose none of their effectiveness because of the THE MONITOR humorous garb in which he frequently clothes them. Wit, humor and pathos are skillfully employed in sending home his message. His message for the race is patience and persistence in well-doing and for the white American the imperative duty of setting a high example in justice and righteousness. As a man of faith and vision naturally he is optimistic and believes that right will finally triumph. We are glad that Colonel Simmons has come to our city and we hope that he may be blessed with length of days and strength to carry his message throughout the land. GEORGIA'S MOBOCRATS Georgia again comes to the fore with more cases of lynching. Yet no doubt those same elements that are behind the disgraceful anarchy that takes the law in its own hands prate about democracy and civilization. Such atrocious barbarism at such a time as this is doubly atrocious. It plays right into the hands of the Hun. It enables him to point with scorn at one of our states and say, 'You call me barbarian; look at what your own enlightened democrats do!" If these Georgian mobocrats want to do some lynching there are plenty of Boches "over there" who will give them work to do. The sad part of it is that an entire state must bear the blame for the doings of a few. The matter is a simple one; either Georgia is part of the United States and as such gives all its citizens the right of trial, or else it is not a part of this country and has mentally, if not otherwise, seceded. We have here a mote in our own eye which should be removed at once.—The New Appeal. ENCE OF THE WAR "In my own mind I am convinced that not a hundred years of peace could have knitted this nation together as this single year of war has knitted it together, and better even than that if possible, it is knitting the world together. Look at the picture: In the center of the scene four nations engaged against the world, and at every point of vantage showing that they are seeking selfish aggrandement; and against them twenty-three governments representing the greater part of the population of the world, drawn together into a new sense of community of purpose, a new sense of unity of life." (From the President's Red Cross Speech.) Conspiracy is a secret agreement between two or more dudes to raise something beside peace and quietude. At the present time there are more conspiracies to the square inch than ever before known to the history of human bipeds. The greatest conspiracy that was ever hatched was that of Kaiser Bill who, it seems, decided to wallop the world and make it call him daddy. When the fight fest started, Bill shed tears as big as Heinz pickles, claiming that other nations hopped onto him because he was hard at work attending to his own business. Bill appeared to be hurt so body that he had lots of folks believing it. He got across fairly well with his briny alibi until one Count de Loudsky, Dutch diplomat, dropped his diary. Said diary said so much that Bill's nearest and dearest friends struck his name from their visiting lists. Bill called de Loudsky everything but a son of heaven and was progressing along fairly well as a declaimer, when the ex-boss of Krupp's factory spilled all the beans and the bacon too. He said that nobody wanted war in Germany excepting Bill and that Bill has been disdissatisfied with peace ever since he drank two gallons of beer and ate three paprika schnitzels, thereby dreaming that he was Alex the Great, Rameses, Timour, Genghis Khan, Caesar, Attila and Napolean, rolled into one. Immediately Bill began preparations to hang crepe on the door of human liberty and was so sure that he was going to hang it, that he ordered the crepe first. But he hasn't hung it yet and isn't likely to do so. For a while he gave the Allies fits and nightmares, but now the Allies are giving him cramps and colic. He wants to leggo, but he dessent. He has begun to find out that dreams go by opposites and that beer and schnitzels are hard on the gastric mucosa as well as on the grey matter. Its dollars to doughnut holes that Bill will let conspiracy remain in the dictionary hereafter. That is the only safe place for it. The newspaper men of Iowa, Nebraska and South Dakota will meet in Omaha June 20-22. There will be addresses by Mayor Smith, Gurdon W. Wattles, state food administrator, and John W. Gamble, chairman of the executive committee of the Omaha Chamber of Commerce. Inasmuch as many newspaper men and their wives take their annual vacation at this period, many entertainment features have been provided. THE UNIFYING INFLUENCE OF SKITS OF SOLOMON Conspiracy PRESS CONVENTION THE AMERICAN'S DUTY. The plain duty of noncombatant Americans briefly may be stated as follows: Increase production, economize in consumption, lend your savings to the government, and hold your Liberty bonds. A NEW DAILY FOR OMAHA Edwin L. Huntley, a former Associated Press representative, is president of a company recently incorporated to publish a new daily paper in Omaha, and furnish plate matter to country newspapers. Mr. Huntley expects to begin publication within the next three months. PICTURES WANTED FOR BOYS IN FRANCE The Bureau of Publicity of the Omaha Chamber of Commerce invited the newspapers and commercial bodies of Iowa, Nebraska and South Dakota to furnish it with photos showing Liberty Loan, Red Cross, War Savings demonstrations, and like patriotic demonstrations. These pictures will be made into lantern slides and sent to France to be shown in the Y. M. C. A. huts, so that the boys at the front may see what their people at home are doing to back them up. With each photo should be furnished a short descriptive sketch, which may be incorporated in a lecture to accompany the slides. NURSES WOUNDED BELGIANS C Mrs. James Hastings Snowden of New York, who is daily risking her life in nursing wounded Belgian soldiers at her hospital at Le Panne, only four miles from the actual battle line. Bombardments are an everyday occurrence at the hospital. There might be several more ground- glass sensations if a few girls should take a notion to consult an expert about the things that sparkle on their engagement fingers. — Indianapolis Mewa COOPER'S HAWK (Accipter cooperi) Length, about fifteen inches. Medium sized, with long tail and short wings, and without the white patch on rump which is characteristic of the marsh hawk. Range: Breeds throughout most of the United States and southern Canada; winters from the United States to Costa Rica. Habits and economic status: The Cooper's hawk, or "blue darter," as it is familiarly known throughout the South, is pre-eminently a poultry and bird-eating species, and its destructiveness in this direction is surpassed only by that of its larger congener, the goshawk, which occasionally in autumn and winter enters the United States from the North in great numbers. The almost universal prejudice against birds of prey is largely due to the activities of these two birds, assisted by a third, the sharp-shinned hawk, which in habits and appearance might well pass for a small Cooper's hawk. These birds usually approach under cover and drop upon unsuspecting victims, making great inroads upon poultry yards and game coverts favorably situated for this style of hunting. Out of 123 stomachs examined, 28 contained the remains of mammals. Twenty-eight species of wild birds were identified in the above-mentioned material. This destructive hawk, together with its two near relatives, should be destroyed by every possible means. More Sensations. Good Shoe Repairing TRY H. LAZARUS, 2019 Cuming St CUMING TIRE REPAIR E REPAIR G Street 18944 Mrs. Ger SCALP 1904 Cuming Street Douglas 8944 Tires retreaded; 3,000 miles guaranteed. Satisfaction with all work. ---the hut our gale The sinking of America coast by German submarine ance. We can trust our men. Back up our army and navy Buy War Ship Thomas King Join the C D Under the auspices of the Nati national Colored Committee f SHARE IN THE will WASHINGTON, N. Permanent Organi In John Wesley Zion Church To present to the U. S. C. the claim of Colored America and to seek guarantees of abo DE Every Colored American in Colored churches and fratern organizations are invited to se ESPECIALLY are citizens a Liberty and Equal Rights mass meetings or city elections ACCOUNT Address Maurice W. Spen rangements, 1005 Thirteenth St W. C. Brown, Chairman Em Wesley Church. The hun is our gates A ship of American vessels off the ocean submarines shows the need to trust our navy to take care of army and navy. War Savings Ship As Kilpatrick The Colored I Drive A meeting of the National Colored Liberty Committee formed in Boston, June 11, 1915, in the WORLD DEMOCRACY will be held at WASHINGTON, D. C., JUNE 21-27, 1915. Nation Organization Will Be June 21, 1915, in Key Zion Church, 14th and Corcoran. THE OBJECT To the U. S. Congress and the National Americans to share in the duties of abolition of civil and political American in accord with THE OLD and fraternal, civic, business, law invited to send special delegates. Are citizens, ministers and laymen equal Rights Committee, to send to city elections. Delegate fee, one. ACCOMMODATIONS Price W. Spencer, Chairman Local Thirteenth St, N. W., Washington Chairman Entertainment Committee ---the hun is at our gates The sinking of American vessels off the New Jersey coast by German submarines shows the necessity of vigilance. We can trust our navy to take care of the U-boats. Back up our army and navy. Buy War Savings Stamps Thomas Kilpatrick & Co. Join the Colored Liberty Drive WASHINGTON, D. C., JUNE 21-27, 1918 Permanent Organization Will Be June 24th. In John Wesley Zion Church, 14th and Corcoran St., N. W. THE OBJECT To present to the U. S. Congress and the National Government the claim of Colored Americans to share in the World Democracy, and to seek guarantees of abolition of civil and political disabilities. DELEGATES Every Colored American in accord with THE OBJECT is eligible. Colored churches and fraternal, civic, business, literary and other organizations are invited to send special delegates. ESPECIALLY are citizens, ministers and laymen urged to form a Liberty and Equal Rights Committee, to send delegates through mass meetings or city elections. Delegate fee, one dollar. ACCOMMODATIONS Address Maurice W. Spencer, Chairman Local Committee of Arrangements, 1005 Thirteenth St., N. W., Washington, D. C., or Rev. W. C. Brown, Chairman Entertainment Committee, Pastor John Wesley Church. NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS Further information can be secured from Rev. A. C. Powell, President, 227 W. 136th St., New York City, or from the National Executive Headquarters, 24 Cornhill, Boston, Mass. Further information can be ident, 227 W. 136th St., New ecutive Headquarters, 34 Corn Send donations for expens Treasurer. Send officers of L legates to Wm. Monroe Trotter address Prof. Allen W. Wha Boston. LEST Colored Americans are the ing Germany who are now pro which has not made united and and it shall be given unto you On to Washington, Colore in Florida, and our women ar Information can be secured from Rev. J. Sth. St., New York City, or from letters, 24 Cornhill, Boston, Mass. for expenses of convention to officers of Liberty Committees and Prose Trotter, Exec. Secretary; for Den W. Whaley, National Organ Send donations for expenses of convention to Rev. D. S. Klugn, Treasurer. Send officers of Liberty Committees and names of Delegates to Wm. Monroe Trotter, Exec. Secretary; for speaking dates address Prof. Allen W. Whaley, National Organizer, 34 Cornhill, Boston. LEST WE FORGET Colored Americans are the only race-group in any country fighting Germany who are now prescribed. They are the only race-group which has not made united and formal demand for full rights. "Ask and it shall be given unto you," saith the Scriptures. Americans are the only race-group in the are now proscribed. They are the side united and formal demand for even unto you," saith the Scripture ington, Colored Americans, while o our women are being lynched in th the Washington tary and Up-to-Date Market On to Washington, Colored Americans, while our boys are dying in Flanders and our women are being lynched in the U. S. A. 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 Star Furniture Co. Sacrifice prices on Gas Stoves and Ice Boxes. Furniture at very low prices. Very easy terms. Cash or Terms. H. NICHOLS, Prop. WEBSTER 3661 1504 NORTH 24TH ST. Warden Hotel On Sixteenth Street at Cuming: STEAM HEATED ROOMS—HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER—BATHS By Day for One.....50c, 75c, $1.00 By Day for Two.....$1.00, $1.25, $1.50 By Week.....$2.00 to $4.50 BILLIARD PARLOR IN CONNECTION FOR GENTLEMEN WHO CARE EASY WALKING DISTANCE TO HEART OF CITY Douglas 6332. Charles H. Warden, Proprietor. BUY THRIFT STAMPS F. WILBERG BAKERY Across from Albambra Theatre The Best is None Too Good for Our Customers. Telephone Webster 673 Mrs. Gertrude Vawter SCALP SPECIALIST MADAME C. J. WALKER SYSTEM Madame Walker's Preparations for Sale n is at es vessels off the New Jersey knows the necessity of vigil- to take care of the U-boats. ings Stamps Patrick & Co. colored Liberty live colored Liberty Conference, a Na- vin Boston, June 13, 1917, a BERTY CONGRESS FOR A WILD DEMOCRACY d at JUNE 21-27, 1918 Will Be June 24th. Beth and Corcoran St., N. W. JECT s and the National Government share in the World Democracy, of civil and political disabilities. TIES di with THE OBJECT is eligible. c, business, literary and other social delegates. letters and laymen urged to form tee, to send delegates through legate fee, one dollar. ATIONS Sairman Local Committee of Ar- w., Washington, D. C., or Rev. ment Committee, Pastor John ed from Rev. A. C. Powell, Prica- City, or from the National Exoston, Mass. convention to Rev. D. S. Kluga, Committees and names of Dele- Secretary; for speaking dates National Organizer, 34 Cornhill, ORGET race-group in any country fight- . They are the only race-group demand for full rights. "Ask at the Scriptures. ricans, while our boys are dying lynched in the U. S. A. Events and Persons Margy Hill, who died June 6, was buried from Pleasant Green Baptist church Saturday. Learn to grow and beautify the hair and make money. Tel. Webster 880. Mme. South and Johnson. We are turning out agents every week and any one wishing to learn this method of growing the hair call Webster 880. South & Johnson. Miss Giles Turner and Mrs. Lucy Thompson, of Dallas, Tex., are visiting Mrs. Frank Liverpool of North 20th street. Mrs. Thompson is Mrs. Liverpool's sister and Miss Turner is her niece. Mrs. Thompson will leave next week for Victorville, Cal. Miss Turner's stay here will be indefinite. Why not have your own business? Learn to grow and beautify the hair. See Mme. South and Johnson. Tel. Webster 880. The Monitor wishes to acknowledge its indebtedness to Mrs. W. H. Robinson for reporting Mr. Simmons' speech, which she kindly took down in shorthand. We regret that our space forbids publication of the speech in full. The World's Blind Wonders at Grove M. E., June 24th. Don't miss it. Grove M. E., June 24th. Don't miss it. The Invincible Concert Company has been a sensation wherever it has gone. Hear them at the Grove M. E. June 24th. You can be independent. Learn to grow hair. South & Johnson. Tel. Webster 880. Mr. and Mrs. George Blair have purchased a home in Durant Place from the Western Real Estate Company. Don't forget the Fourth of July at the Mecca. Something new in music, dancing and entertaining. Are you going? Where. To the luncheon given by Golden Sheaf Tabernacle Friday, June 21, at Taborian Hall, 24th and Patrick avenue, from 4 p. m. till 10 p. m. Dt. Essie Bell, head waitress. Call Webster 1427 and reserve your table for your guest. Plate 25 cents. Dt. Lenora Grey, cateress. MENU. Veal Birds. New Potatoes. Peas. Rolls. Spring Salad. Cherry Pie a la Mode. Ice Tea. This is a good time and place to return that obligation you owe to your friends.—Adv. Mrs. L. C. Sayles and baby daughter, Sarah, left Monday morning to join Mr. Sayles in Portland, Ore., where they expect to make their future home. Go to Jones' Poro Culture College for first class Brown Skin powders and face cream.-Adv. Dr. Craig Morris returned from an eastern trip Sunday morning. Mr. J. A. Coman of Denver, Colo., paid his aunt and uncle Mr. and Mrs. Sam Walker a visit Friday. The Junior Rosebud club met with and was entertained by the Misses Gladys and Fay Irving last Thursday. The next meeting will be held at the residence of Miss Beatrice McGowan. Mrs. P. H. Jenkins is a student at the Poro College, 1516 North 24th street. Miss Mary L. Goodchild of Chicago, Ill., arrived in the citl Monday. She is the guest of her cousin, Mrs. Sarah Lewis. The Misses Bentley, Duval and Roulette will give a recital at Zion Baptist church, June 25, assisted by the Western University Club, Mr. Leroy Kelly of Roger Williams University and Mr. Maceo Williams of the Boston Conservatory of Music, under the auspices of the Sewing Circle. Admission 15 cents.—Adv. Mrs. Mary Thomas, of Pensacola, Fla., is visiting her daughter, Mrs. John Drewey, of 2536 Hamilton. 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. Benson Temple No. 356 will have a public installation at Holmes Hall, 24th and Burdette, June 21. All U. B. F.'s and S. M. T.'s and the public are cordially invited. Admission 15 cents.—Adv. CAPTAIN PEEBLES VISITS OMAHA Captain W. W. Peebles, who is under orders to sail for France, paid his family a flying visit Thursday, arriving in the morning and leaving for Camp Dix at 6 o'clock the same night. It was the only opportunity he had for a home-coming before going overseas. Captain Peebles is the picture of health and is eager to go across. He reports that the Colored troops are in fine form and fettle, eager to join their brothers in arms across the sea and anxious and determined to make good. Captain Peebles regretted that it was impossible to see his many friends while here, but wishes them good-by through The Monitor. The Monitor voices the affectionate wishes of all his friends when it says to him and all our boys who have been called to service: "Good-by; good luck; God bless you." The Obee-Hunter-Wakefield Undertaking Company at 2101 Cuming street, was seriously damaged by fire early last Saturday morning; the entire stock being practically destroyed. The firm is, however, still doing business at 2103 Cuming street. Phone Webster 4740. NOT LIABLE TO BE CALLED TO SERVICE SOON The fact that Dr. Craig Morris has been commissioned in the Dental Reserve Corps has given many the impression that he is soon to leave for service. This is a mistake. He was commissioned some months ago, but he has not been called and does not expect to be called soon. His patients may, therefore, still have his skillfull treatment in relieving them from pain. NEW PRESIDENT FOR and a captain-surgeon. The educational affairs are directed by Prof. Harold C. Hatfield and the business management continues under the control of the experienced and energetic secretary of the school, Prof. George William Cook. The student-soldiers are well-housed, well-fed and are making rapid progress in their branches of study. The present class which entered upon the work May 15, will finish in time to allow a second class of 300 to begin July 15, and take the courses prescribed, making a total of 600 for the military season of four months. The contract with the Government, through the War Department, expires September 15. Regular Term of University Begins October 2. The University authorities wish to emphasize the fact that the regular school term will begin this year on the second of October. The occupancy of the grounds by the Government ceasing September 15, gives two full weeks in which to prepare for the regular opening of both the academic and the professional department October 2. The buildings and campus will be placed in first-class condition for the reception of the large number of students who will make up the classes for the coming year. Become a stockholder in the United States—buy War Savings Stamps. SPARROW HAWK (Falco sparverius) Length, about ten inches. This is one of the best known and handsomest, as well as the smallest, of North American hawks. Range: Breeds throughout the United States, Canada, and northern Mexico; winters in the United States and south to Guatemala. Habits and economic status: The sparrow hawk, which is a true falcon, lives in the more open country and builds its nest in hollow trees. It is abundant in many parts of the West, where telegraph poles afford it convenient perching and feeding places. Its food consists of insects, small mammals, birds, spiders, and reptiles. Grasshoppers, crickets, and terrestrial beetles and caterpillars make up considerably more than half its subsistence, while field mice, house mice, and shrews cover fully 25 per cent of its annual supply. The balance of the food includes birds, reptiles, and spiders. Contrary to the usual habits of the species, some individuals during the breeding season capture nestling birds for food for their young and create considerable havoc among the songsters of the neighborhood. In agricultural districts when new ground is broken by the plow, they sometimes become very tame, even alighting for an instant under the horses in their endeavor to seize a worm or insect. Out of 410 stomachs examined, 314 were found to contain insects; 129, small mammals; and 70, small birds. This little falcon renders good service in destroying noxious insects and rodents and should be encouraged and protected. THE MONITOR ANZAC HERO'S SIGHT RESTORED Australian Soldier, "Blinded for Life," Can See Again. STORY READS LIKE FICTION Two Years of Darkness Ended Abruptly When Washington Specialist Discovers That Dislocated Vertebrae Caused Trouble—Now Anxious to Rejoin His Anzac Comrades in the Trenches. The gas-cloud, the bayonet thrust, and the bullet wound have caused many a repetition in the war of the familiar story of the "Light that Failed." But, among the thousands of combatants whose blindness will ever through their lives prove a poignant sacrifice is one who almost miraculously has recovered his sight. And, as an inspiring sequel to the story of his physical rehabilitation, the victim has announced his intention of going back to the trenches. It was in the fierce fighting before Gallipoll in 1915 that Thomas Skeyhill, a signaler in the Anzac forces, was instantly blinded by the blast of an exploding shell. Months of service had given Skeyhill a deep insight into the motives that had induced his comrades to sacrifice gladly their lives. Incapacitated for further fighting, he sought to preach the gospel of the allied effort from the lecture platform and through the press. Although barely over his majority—he had enlisted at the age of nineteen—he soon became known as a powerfully effective lecturer. In America to Aid the Red Cross. Recently he left Australia, where his name had become a household word, to come to America for a series of lectures in the interests of the Red Cross. His first addresses at San Francisco were heard by more than 150,000 people. He met with similar successes in Reno, Salt Lake City, Denver and finally in the national capital. Although suffering from his physical disabilities, Skeyhill announced his intention of inaugurating an individual Photo by Western Newspaper Union drive with the object of raising a million dollars for the Red Cross. He had been afflicted with violent headaches for more than a month. In San Francisco he had been obliged to go to a hospital, in Reno he had bled nearly to death with hemorrhages, and in Washington he suffered greatly from pains in his neck. When His Sight Returned. A Washington specialist found that the vertebrae at the base of Skeyhill's neck had been dislocated in three places, presumably by the shock that had blinded him. A simple operation was undertaken, and as the vertebrae were snapped back into position the sight returned to the soldier's eyes. As the realization came to Skeyhill that the darkness that had hung over him for more than two years had been dispelled, he became seized with an ecstatic joy that nearly unhinged his mind. His mind became a blank concerning the years that had elapsed since his injury, and he imagined himself back in the bayonet charge in which he had been wounded. His condition became so acute that he was removed to a hospital, but after a night's sleep he regained his mental poise. The soldier-poet will try to rejoin his Anzac comrades in the trenches overseas. BAN ON FOREIGN SIGNS. Ohio Town Rules All Must Be In English Language. A ban on foreign signs has been placed by the city council of Martens Ferry, O. At a meeting of that body members declared there were several places about the city where signs appeared in foreign languages and an ordinance was passed making it unlawful to put up signs in any other than the American language. Thomas Skeyhill. HONOR MEN AT Pittsburg, Pa.—At the annual commencement exercises of the University of Pittsburg, held last Friday morning in the Soldiers' Memorial Hall, five young Colored men received degrees. William F. Stewart of the Graduate School, was honor man, having attained a percentage of 95 for his three year's work, receiving the degree A. M. He is a native of Jamaica, W. I., and next year will return to the West Theological Seminary for the degree B. D. He will also continue graduate work at the University of Pittsburg. The other graduates were: Wilbur C. Douglas, A. B.; Oscar L. Harris, Ph. G., and Arthur D. Stevenson, L. L. D. all of this city. ROMANTIC MARRIAGE IN HONOLULU Schofield Barracks, H. T.—A some-what romantic marriage took place in Honolulu on May 23, 1918, when Miss Jennie Phillips, of Birmingham, Ala., journeyed from Birmingham to wed the one Sammie that she loved, Mr. Frederick Cook, of Company A. 25th Infantry, the marriage ceremony was performed by Major George W. Prioleou of the 25th Infantry. Thrift by thrift. 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. HOLSUM AND KLEEN MAID Why Buy Inferior When The Best COSTS NO MORE? JAY BURNS BAKING CO. PORO HAIR CULTURE We treat the scalp and grow the hair. Manicuring and massage. HATTIE B. HILL, Proprietor 2020 North 26th St. Phone Webster 3390. The E. L. Garage 24th and Lake General repairing, storage and accessories. All work guaranteed. Open Day and Night. Tel. Webster 630. Mrs. R. F. Bolden PORO HAIR CULTURIST 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. Webster 386 Omaha, Neb. Work called for and delivered All Work Guaranteed 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 Scalp Treatment a Specialty. Phone Webster 3003. 2307 North 27th St. THE BRIDE Obee-Hunter-Wakef (People's Unde North Side 210 Hunter-Wakefield Funeral (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. EE, Mgr. J. H. Wakefield, Secy.NAT. HU lmer Phone South 2614 Res. Tel FRANK GOLDEN, Auditor. are Candy Kitch Obee-Hunter-Wakefield Funeral Home G. W. OBEE, Mgr. J. H. Wakef Embalmer Phone Sou FRANK GOLD Ware Cand G. W. OBEE, Mgr. J. H. Wakefield, Secy.NAT. HUNTER, Treas. Embalmer Phone South 2614 Res. Tel. Web. 4740 FRANK GOLDEN, Auditor. 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. The Nu-Bone Every well informed woman ins made to her measure after a model d boned with the only stay which meet tific and hygienic corsetry. Always insist upon a NU- BONE CORSET. THE NU-BONE MISS GLADYS H Residence, 2429 Lake Street. Nu-Bone Corset well informed woman insists upon a NU-BONE measure after a model desired for her type of the only stay which meets all the requirement agricic corsetry. insist upon a NU- ORSET. ALSO BENDS ED THE NU-BONE CORSET MISS GLADYS HARE, AGENT 429 Lake Street. The Nu-Bone Corset Co. Every well informed woman insists upon a NU-BONE CORSET made to her measure after a model desired for her type of figure, and boned with the only stay which meets all the requirements of scientific and hygienic corsetry. GROVE METHODIST CHURCH 22nd and Seward Sts., Omaha, Neb. Thank You! Glad Our Suit We carry a complete line of Marcus fitt PALACE CLO S. E. Corner 14th a WESTERN INDEMEN Incorporate PROTECTION FOR THE This Company issues policy con- to sixty-five PROTECTION THAT INSURANCE THAT INSUR- 314 Baird Building For further information ca Thank You! Call All Ad Our Suits Suit Y complete line of Marcus Rubens' Cooks and fits. PLACE CLOTHING S. E. Corner 14th and Douglas Sts. ETERN INDEMNITY COMM Incorporated PROTECTION FOR THE ENTIRE FAM company issues policy contracts from age to sixty-five years. PROTECTION THAT PROTECTS FRANCE THAT INSURES THE INS 314 Baird Building, Omaha, Neb. Further information call Douglas 1733. 1412 2506 NORT OSBORNE West Side, 24th and Lake Sts. Trimmed Hats Black Brown Colonial Pumps, $5 value for... Mite, Canvas, high top, Goodear welt shoes, $8 value Chilerepta Shoes, size $2-12 for $2.65, size 12-21 Brown Blucher Shoes, Goodear welt, $8.50 values Shirts, Arrow Brand, regular $6.50 value for... Shirts, $3.50 value for $1.98. Monarch Shirts... Zips and styles, just arrived. Special Sale. Thank You! Call Again! We carry a complete line of Marcus Rubens' Cooks and Waiters' Outfits. PALACE CLOTHING CO. S. E. Corner 14th and Douglas Sts. WESTERN INDEMNITY COMPANY Incorporated PROTECTION FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY This Company issues policy contracts from age six months to sixty-five years. OSBO West Side, 24th Millinery Sale, Trimmed Hats ..... Women's Dark Brown Colonial Pumps, $14 Women's White Capuccino, much too, Good Buster Brown Children's Shoes, size 8-2 Men's Dark Brown Blucher Shoes, Good Men's Silk Shirts, Arrow Brand, regular Arrow Brand Shirts, $3.50 value for $1.5 Corsets, all sizes and styles, just arrive Millinery Sale, Trimmed Hats ..... $1.75 Women's Dark Brown Colonial Pumps, $5 value for ..... $2.55 Women's White Canvas, high top, Goodyear welt shoes, $5 value for ..... $4.85 Buster Children's Shoes, size $2.15 for $2.65, size 12-2 for ..... $2.95 Men's Dark Brown Blucher Shoes, Goodyear welt, $8.50 values for ..... $5.95 Men's Silk Shirts, Arrow Brand, regular $6.50 value for ..... $4.75 Arrow Brand Shirts, $3.50 value for $1.98. Monarch Shirts ..... $98c Corsets, all sizes and styles, just arrived. Special Sale. 25 PER CENT UNDER DOWNTOWN PRICES --- A. S. K. WEBSTER 1412 Her Photograph Make the Appointment to-day Butters' Studio 1306 NORTH 24th ST. Phone Webster 6701 Field Funeral Home taking Co.) Cuming St. Field, Secy.NAT. HUNTER, Treas. Th 2614 Res. Tel. Web. 4740 EN, Auditor. My Kitchen North Street EVERY DAY. ICE CREAM AND NKKS Corset Co. ests upon a NU-BONE CORSET resired for her type of figure, and is all the requirements of scien- ALSO BENDS EDGEWISE CORSET CO. ARE, AGENT A Church Where All Are Welcome Services Sunday School, 10 a. m. Preaching, 11 a. m., 8 p. m. League, 6:30 p. m. Florence P. Leavitt Club, Monday afternoon. Prayer Meeting, Wednesday Evening. W. H. M. S. Thursday Afternoon Ladies' Aid, Friday Afternoon. GRIFFIN G. LOGAN. Res. 1628 N. 22nd. Web. 5003 Call Again! ts Suit You Rubens' Cooks and Waiters' Out- THING CO. and Douglas Sts. NITY COMPANY Lated THE ENTIRE FAMILY contracts from age six months the years. HAT PROTECTS IMAGES THE INSURED L, Omaha, Neb. and Douglas 1733. 2506 NORTH 24TH ST. BURNE and Lake Sts. value for.....$1.75 welt shoes.....$2.85 2 for $2.65, size 12-2 for.....$4.55 ear welt.....$8.50 values for.....$5.95 $6.50 value for.....$4.75 Monarch Shirts.....98c Special Sale. --- PETER B. Webster 1529 6 South Side Notes Mrs. C. Welch of 4807 South 25th street, returned home Sunday from a pleasant visit of a few days in Kansas City, Mo. Mr. and Mrs. S. Moberily of 2814 South 25th street, returned home after a pleasant trip east last week. Mrs. H. Brown and son, Joseph Austin, of 2424 Q street, left last Thursday for Tacoma, Wash., for the benefit of Mr. Austin's health. Mr. Earnest Banks of 924 North 20th street, is becoming quite popular as a chicken raiser. Mr. Banks has a very fine flock of blooded fowls, as well as several hundred small chicks. He is doing his bit to help win the war, as his crop is always very much in demand. Smoke John Ruskin 5c Cigar. Biggest and Best.-Adv. GIRL WINS PRIZE New York.-Miss Louise Wade, aged 11 years, and a member of the Massachusetts Extension Home Economy Cub, was given the first prize in the bread contest which was recently held where there were more than 100 competitors. This honor was conferred by the Siasconset School of Massachusetts. NEGROES FIRST TO HOIST FLAG New York.—A Negro regiment carried the first American flag to the firing line, and another Negro regiment took the first New York state flag to the American front declared Governor Charles Whitman in dedicating the new Brooklyn Y. M. C. A. building for Colored men. William H. Lewis of the Chamber of Commerce and J. W. Shields of the Union Pacific railroad are serving on the jury. Busy Bee Cafe GOOD HOME COOKING Meals at All Hours. Baths 25c EAT AND BE CLEAN Elizabeth Clark, Prop. Telephone So. 2793 4917 So. 26th St. So. Side. MELCHOR--Druggist The Old Reliable Tel. South 807 4826 So. 24th St. J. D. HINES TAILOR AND CLEANER South 3366 5132 So. 24th St. BUY ANOTHER WAR SAVINGS STAMP 4704 South 24th St. M. SWA FLO SOUTH SIDE PALESTINE, TEXAS. We are coming again, as all the churches had good service as the day was a fine day, but none of them had very much service at night as it rained and drove them out. Rev. A. W. Williams had a very bad accident on Saturday night. As he was driving up Avenue A Mr. F. F. Dublin was coming down Avenue A, and the car that Mr. Dublin was driving ran into Rev. Williams and tore his buggy up and hurt his boy, but fortunate neither of them was hurt seriously. Rev. J. V. McClenlen, president of the Texas Industrial College of Tyler, was in the city last week on business for the college. Mrs. Bessie Thomas was in the office today. Mrs. Gertrude Sanders of Lufkin is in the city, the guest of Mrs. Bessie Thomas. All of the schools had their commencement last week and each one of them had a crowded house. Thursday night the city hall was full to the brim to witness the exercises of the graduates. There was quite a number of them. Mrs. Norsewearthey died on Sunday the 2d of June. Mrs. Emer Turner, Mrs. Anna Durham, Mrs. Mary Jones and Mrs. Sarah Tilis are on the sick list. The U. B. of F. had their third annual sermon at Antioch Baptist church yesterday, and it was a success. They raised $54. When we start we are the people that can raise the "mon," for we come to the front on everything that we start at. You can always depend on Palestine coming to the front. The people of Cuney, the Negro town, have out a program for the 19th of June, so if you want to enjoy yourself come over and help them to celebrate on the 19th of June. I have a smooth time with the Monitor. He also serves who stays and saves. THE MONITOR CATTLE INDUSTRY IS FLOURISHING ON CANAL Large Areas of Forest Cleared and 100,000 Head Soon Will Be Grazing. The policy of raising cattle for the use of the employees of the Panama canal and the military and naval forces there has transformed the appearance of the canal zone. Large areas of forest and jungle along the railway and the canal have been cleared off and planted in guinea grass, and the big herds of cattle may be seen browsing in the valleys or on the slopes of the many hills. Many thousands of acres have been cleared already, and the work is still going on. A big dairy is also operated, and in time all the beef, milk and cheese needed on the isthmus may be produced there. The guinea grass originally was an African plant, but has been established in the West Indies and parts of the continent for a long time. It is a heavy, rank grass, often reaching a height of ten feet, stooling freely and rooting deeply. It is particularly valuable, as it destroys almost any other vegetation, a quality of great utility in the tropics. It propagates both from seed and roots and spreads quite rapidly. The para grass is grown in a limited extent also in low and wet soils. It is not as desirable as guinea grass, but is eaten by both cattle and horses. Para grass is the great prevailing plant of the lower Amazon valley, as it is not injured by the periodic inundations. The cattle industry in the canal zone is especially favored by the fact that Gatun lake supplies plenty of water during the dry season, its branches ramifying through the many hills and mountains and making fresh water available in all the pastures. The zone may support a herd of 100,000 head of cattle without trenching upon the areas used for agricultural and horticultural purposes. PIG CLUBS FOR PORK Boys and Girls in One State Will Produce 10,000 Pounds This Year. The Ohio war board says: Boys and girls' pig clubs throughout the country are expected to produce at least 10,000 pounds of dressed pork this year. To stimulate interest in these clubs and increase pork production in Ohio, the Ohio state fair will this year offer a number of prizes and give demonstrations in mixing of feeds, making self-feeders, making hog houses and other subjects of interest to pig raisers. These pig club members have been termed "junior soldiers of the commissary." It is expected that every boy who can do so will raise one or more pigs for Uncle Sam this year and help furnish the meat supply for the soldiers. RED CROSS TO GET TIPS Society's Workers May Take Place of Cloak-Room Bandits. A new method of raising hundreds of thousands of dollars annually for the Red Cross and other worthy war causes has been advanced in Cleveland. It is suggested that Red Cross girls be placed in charge of hat and coat checking rooms at hotels and other places where such privileges net thousands of dollars annually. It is pointed out that the continual seeking of tips and charges in such places is annoying, but that no one would feel that way about a Red Cross representative and would be more than apt to give generously. Whether the suggestion will be followed up is not yet known, but influential persons here are said to be strongly in favor of the plan. AGED EGGS STALE Were Laid Many Years Ago and Are Now Seized. Eggs is eggs, but fifty-year-old eggs, although still eggs, are not the proper kind of hen-fruit for Philadelphia, in the opinion of Mr. Simmers. The whole proceeding ran in fifties. There are 50 cases of eggs, they were fifty years old, and it took Simmers just about 50 seconds to taboo them. The consignment was packed in airtight cans and was to have been put in cold storage at the Reading terminal plant until bakers needed them for cake. They were "canned" all right. FOE PERSECUTES AMERICANS Indiana Girl Tells of Treatment by Germans After Wilson's Speech. Americans in Germany have been subjected to bitter persecution since President Wilson's Baltimore speech was published in German papers, according to Miss Bonventura Spink of Indianapolis, who returned on a Danish liner after six years' residence in Berlin. She sang there with an opera company. Miss Spink declared that children are starving so that food may be provided for soldiers. Amish Prove Patriotism. The Amishmen have at last decided not to allow their religious scruples to interfere in assisting to win the war. Members of the sect in Pennsylvania are endeavoring to raise a bumper crop, and nearly $5,000 of Liberty bonds were sold among the leaders. ICE CREAM SODAS FOR BOYS IN FRANCE Y. M. C. A. Orders Fruit Flavors for One Million Summer Drinks One million ice cream sodas. A-ah! Sufficient to cool the throats of a flock of giraffes—ice cold, fizzy, flavored with "strobry," "razbry," "cherry," "peach or pineapple." Um-m! They may not seem so imposing here, with soda fountains on every important business corner, but—oh, boy! won't they be sample packages of heaven to the American boys over in the war zone? Over there where, if reports be true, drug stores, masquerading as chemists' shops, try to get by with nothing but drugs. France's pet drinks, champagne and red wine, are going to turn an absinthe green with jealousy this summer when the great American drink begins fizzing along the battle front and going over the top of the glasses. And the assurance of at least a million fruit-flavored drinks as a starter is found in the cabled order just received by C. V. Hibbard, general secretary of the overseas department of the Y. M. C. A. war work council, from the organization's official in France. The message follows: "Send quickly concentrated fruit strups for one million summer drinks." And the Y. M. C. A. war work council has a way of sending quickly anything ordered sent quickly. So it is a sure thing that when the heat begins to give the American soldier boys an awful thirst, they will turn gratefully from the trenches to the "Y" huts where they received hot chocolate last winter, and there they will clamor for a "strobry," or a "razbry sody." Possibly to assure plenty of foam, the same cablegram ordered the war work council to send one ton of shaving soap, while the other creature comforts for soldiers, among the items required, were four American pool tables, ten tons chocolate bars, ten tons granulated sugar, ten tons flour, ten tons assorted cigarettes and five tons smoking tobacco. GIRLS TO RAISE PIGS There Are 500 Young People Enrolled in Contest. Seven girls will raise thoroughbred pigs this year in Tuscarawas county, O., to compete in state and county contests. Five hundred boys and girls are enrolled in corn, pig, poultry, clothing and food clubs under the supervision of Miss Minnie Porter, county leader of boys' and girls' club work. Poultry raisers already have set 3,750 purebred eggs for hatching. The seven girls who will raise pigs are Thelma Shoemaker of Tuscarawas, Phyllis Hoopengarner and Grace McCullough of Winfield, Margaret Schlemer of Strasburg, Mary Streb and Mary Lieser of Parrall and Zelda Wiegand of Sugar creek township. These girls will try to bring the pig raising championship of the state to this county. Two years ago the champion pig grower in Ohio was a girl. It was said her success was due to the fact that she gave her pig a bath once a week. HUNTERS DISCOVER LAKE It Was in Their County but They Never Heard of it. The Salina Gun club, has found a large lake near Salina, Kan., for the fall and spring hunting seasons, and has leased the property for a term of years as a private reserve. The lake is in the southern part of the county, and many of the old-time hunters never knew of its existence until this spring. The lake covers 30 acres, and when it has been improved, including a large dam, the surface covered with water will be about 40 acres. On one side of the lake there is a sand beach with the water running from shallow to deep water and it may be made a bathing place. It is also filled with fish of several varieties. Lumber is now being shipped to the place for a house which will be erected at once. The Gun club will have the exclusive use of the property. WESLEY IS FIGHTING MAD Because He Was Rejected by Mariner on Account of Defective Teeth. John Paul Wesley, a patriotic young man of St. Paul, Minn., is mad. In fact he is not only fighting mad, but greatly disappointed. The cause for John Paul's sad anger and disappointment is that he was rejected for the U. S. marine corps because of defective teeth. "Sherman said war is h—l," stormed John Paul, "but I think your examination is even worse. Just because I'm not able to bite the kaiser, I'm rejected. What do you want me to do, kill 'em and then eat 'em too?" "Sorry, old man," said Sergt. Frank Buck. "Go see a dentist and then come back. Maybe there'll be a chance then." "Combination sales" are forbidden under a new ruling of the Massachusetts food administration. "Combination sales" are, according to the definition of the food administration, any sales of two or more commodities, or different kinds or sizes, at a price effective only if they are bought at the same time. Stop Combination Sales. 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. Made from good clear lumber, covered with fibre; well bound on edges. Durable corners and braces where necessary. Sturdy locks and hinges, 2 trays nicely cloth lined. Priced at $10.00, $12.00, $13.50 and $15.00. Freling & Steinle "Omaha's Best Baggage Builders" 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 Alpine 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 WATERS BARNHART PRINTING CO OMAKA 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 in fine shape; wash and straightening once every two weeks. Price 30c, 50c and $1 Per Box 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 Established 1890 C. J. CARLSON Dealer in Shoes and Gents' Furnishings 1514 No. 24th St. Omaha, Neb. GOOD GROC C. P. WESIN Also Fresh Fru 2006 Cuming St. NORTH SIDE Sergt.-Major E. W. Killingsworth At O. T. Camp, Des Moines. The Alamo Barber Shop The best equipped shop in the Baths, plain and shower. Culture KILLINGSWORT C. B. MAY Phone Webster 5784. The Gulf City Pressing Club Press while you wait. Ladies' work a specialty. Men's and Children's suits. All guaranteed full satisfaction. Call in and see us. We will fix the price all right. Clothes called for and promptly delivered. 1419½ N. 24th St. Web. 3943 E. H. HAYNES, Prop. I. BROOK & CO. CAPITOL SHOE REPAIRING By Goodyear System. Sewed Soles. Neolin Soles. Web. 4592 1408 No. 24th St. Nearly Furnished Rooms Modern Conveniences With or Without Board Telephones, Doug. 8727, 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. BIES ALWAYS GROCERY CO. and Vegetables. Telephone Douglas 1098 BOOSTERS PETER M. 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 Among the Churches FRENCH HEAVY BATTERY AND DRESSING STATION International Film Service The illustration shows a French heavy artillery battery in action in the Somme sector, and a French dressing station immediately in the rear of the fighting line in Flanders. HUGE AUSTRALIAN HOWITZER IN ACTION IN FRANCE Copyright Underwood & Underwood AUSTRALIA OFFICIAL PHOTO One of the great Australian siege guns in action "Snowshoe in France" under a camouflage screen that conceals the gun from the enemy airplanes. The size of the shell used in this howitzer can be seen, for a number of shells are shown in this Australian official photograph. The Shells are rolled up from the side of the gun in a steady stream to the breech. 8 ST. JOHN'S NEWS Sunday closed the big rally at St. John's. The amount raised was $4,010. The members and friends feel very thankful to God and their leader for their splendid success. The L. E. W. Club served ice cream and cake after class Tuesday night. Rev. W. C. Williams left Tuesday night for his summer vacation. The W. W. Club held their meeting in Elmwood park Friday afternoon. After the business part was over a very sumptuous luncheon was spread. NEWS OF MOUNT MORIAH BAPTIST CHURCH Rev. M. H. Wilkinson, Pastor. In the midst of the severe hot weather Sunday service was well attended, with additions to the church. The woman's club rendered a delightful program in the afternoon. Sunday morning service 10:45; Sunday school 1:30; preaching 8 o'clock; prayer meeting every Wednesday night. Strangers welcome. LIBERTY CONGRESS WILL MEET JUNE 21ST Washington, D. C.—The Liberty Congress will meet June 21st, at Zion A. M. E. church, Cackran and 14th street. It is the purpose of the Liberty Congress to bring to the attention of the U. S. congress and President Wil- The banquet given by the Kansas Club June 7 was a fine success. For all of which they thank the public. The Dorcas Kensington met with Mrs. J. W. Hibbler Thursday. After a short business session a delightful lunch was served. Many were present. The Sunshine Mission Circle will meet in conjunction with the Dorcas Kensington every fourth Thursday. All members and friends are cordially invited to be present. The B. Y. P. V. was postponed Friday, June 7, on account of the banquet and bazaar. This society meets every Friday at the church. Everyone is cordially invited to attend. Rev. M. H. Wilkinson and wife were entertained at lunch by Mrs. E. Jones, 2519 Parker. The Silver Leaf Club will have election of officers and a literary program Tuesday, June 25, at the church. Refreshments will be served. Admission free. Those on sick list: Mr. George Williams, 1404 North 20th; Mrs. L. Crowder, 2210 Clark street; Mr. Salfurgs; Mrs. M. Holmes, 1835 West 23d. son many matters of vital interest that have to do with the welfare of the Colored people of America, and their rights as citizens. It is expected that every state in the Union will be represented. A record of the Liberty Congress thus far is one of accomplishments. A war saver is a life-saver. THE MONITOR GIRL INHERITS FORTUNE Oklahoma City, Ok.—On July 2 Edith Durant will be of age. She owns an oil well in Tulsa county which gives her a large income, and will also receive something like $150,000 in cash and title to land worth a million dollars. Mrs. Sallie Hodge Lee also comes of age this year and will receive a large fortune. She is married and has one child. Sarah Rector, who has received prominent notice recently, is only 14 years old and is worth close upon a million dollars. White guardians have done much to waste the money belonging to these minors. The courts of Oklahoma in all cases refused to appoint guardians to property if they are not white men. WOMEN GET DAMAGES Los Angeles, Cal.—A jury in Judge McCormick's court awarded $50 damages each to Beatrice Benton and Edna Steward, Colored women, who demanded damages aggregating $100 for alleged discrimination in being charged 25 cents admission instead of the regular prices of 10 cents at the Crown theater, Pasadena, January 1, 1917. The proprietor of the theater, C. A. Flagg, testified that no discrimination has been intended, but that 25 cents was charged because all of the 10 cent seats were occupied. A mixed jury tried the case. ON CHARGE OF DESERTION Philadelphia, Pa.-Private Conway Jews, whose home is in Cambridge, Md., was sentenced last week to twenty years at hard labor in the Atlantic branch of the United States disciplinary barracks at Fort Jay, N. Y. for desertion from Camp Meade, Md. SOLDIER GIVEN 20 YEARS 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 no-company advertisement. WANTED—Neat appearing Colored girl for confectionery at once. Apply 1415 N. 24th st. WANTED—Good barber at 2018 N. 24th st., at once. WANTED—Girl or woman to take complete charge of two children in small home. Harney 6355. WANTED—Bellboys, Omaha club; $35 and board. FURNISHED ROOMS FOR RENT. FURNISHED rooms for rent; strictly modern. Res. 2212 Seward. Tel. Web. 3733. FOR RENT — Furnished rooms, 1549 N. 17th st. Web. 5230. Floyd Carlton. FOR RENT—Furnished rooms, all modern. 2706 Parker st. Web. 1250. Furnished rooms in strictly modern house. Men preferred. 814 North 23r street. Red 8156. Mrs. Ida Cary. Nicely furnished rooms. Phone Webster 2941. FOR RENT — Neatly furnished rooms. Phone South 1981. Residence 4814 South 25th st. Mrs. Sadie Moberly. FOR RENT—Right at 24th st. car, one large room for couple, also one small room. Webster 4745. First class rooming house, steam heat, bath, electric light. On Dodge and 24th st. car line. Mrs. Ann' Banks. 924 North 20th st. Doug. 437... NEATLY FURNISHED ROOMS 1217½ and 1219½ So. 16th St. Phone Douglas 8730 J. LOGAN. Two furnished rooms, 2415 Indiana avenue. Tyler 3399-W. 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. 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. FOR SALE—Neat five-room cottage; modern except heat. Easy terms. Mrs. M. C. Sands. Webster 5017. 2t FOR SALE—Two hand tailored evening suits. One full dress, size 37, cost $75; one Tuxedo, size 39, cost $60. Either would sell as new suits. Will sacrifice for $15 each. Call Webster 1853. $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 month. Doug. 3607. FOR RENT—Three-room house; city water and gas. 2529½ Wirt st. Webster 4395. For Rent—Five-room strictly modern cottage, furnished or unfurnished, of 2609 Blondo. See Mrs. N. A. Walker. Call Webster 4007. Furnished room for gentleman. Mrs. E. M. Wright, 2620 Burdette St. Web. 5543. Furnished room; strictly modern; gentleman only. Mrs. M. Murray, 2714 North 25th St. Web. 979. 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 HOUSE FOR SALE HOUSES FOR RENT AMUSEMENTS The Invincible Concert Company Featuring The Invincible Concert Company Featuring THE WORLD'S BLIND WONDERS Assisted by Mrs. Johnson and Daughter Masters of Violin, Guitar, Cornet, Saxophone, Piano at GROVE M. E. CHURCH, 22ND AND SEWARD STS. Monday Evening, June 24th, at 8:30 Sharp. A DANCE CARNIVAL Under the supervision of Mrs. Buford, will be given WEDNESDAY, JUNE 19, BY THE O. N. E. CLUB FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE COLORED ORPHANS' HOME AT LINCOLN, NEBRASKA —AT— WOLF'S HALL, 22nd and Cuming St. PROGRAM COMMENCES AT 8:30 P. M. Classified Business Directory Make thrift your buy-word. Golden Sheaf Tabernacle No. 91 will give a Concert and Bazaar at Taborian Hall, 24th and Patrick Ave, Thursday evening, June 20. Mrs. Essie Bell has charge of the program, so come out prepared to enjoy the evening. Aprons and fancy articles of all kinds will be sold. The grab bag will be in charge of Mrs. L. Muldrew, Mrs. S. Lewis and Mrs. E. Burkes. Lunch and ice cream will be served. Admission 15 cents—Adv. Meet me at the Grove M. E., Monday, June 24th. I'm going to hear the Invincible Concert Company. Yes, it is really true! Adams' Jazz Band of Omaha cabaret fame will play at Mecca Hall Monday night, June 17. Bring friends, brothers, sisters, parents and grandparents. Come early to avoid the rush. A thousand dollars' worth of real music for fifty cents. Dance and keep young. Pa-Pa Club. Alhambra 24th and Parker Streets. Monday and Tuesday "PARALTA." Bessie Barriscale in "BLINDFOLED." Keystone Comedy. Wednesday Pearl White in No. 11 of "THE HOUSE OF HATE." Gladys Leslie in "AMATEUR ORPHAN." Luke Comedy. Thursday Triangle Wm. Desmond in "AN HONEST MAN." Comedy. Friday Bryant Washburn in "NO. 21." Luke Comedy. Saturday FOX SPECIAL HEARST-PATHE NEWS. Mutt and Jeff Comedy. Sunday, June 23. Triangle—Clara Anderson in "MADAM PAULATTE." Hearst-Pathe News. Fox Sunshine Comedy. The Invincible C Feature Jas. Johnson and THE WORLD'S B Assisted by Mrs. John Masters of Violin, Guitar, C GROVE M. E. CHURCH, 2 Monday Evening, Jun Admission: Adults 35 Cents. A DANCE C Under the supervision of f WEDNESDAY, JU O. N. E FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE AT LINCOLN —A WOLF'S HALL, 22 PROGRAM COMMEN Admission, 35c; Children, 15c. Classified Busi BILLIARD PARLORS CAPITOL BILLIARD PARLOR Cigars and Tobacco. 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 PEOPLE'S DRUG STORE Douglas 1446. 109 South 14th St. ADAMS HAIGHT DRUG CO., 24th and Lake; 24th and Fort, Omaha, Neb. --- 24th and Lake Sts. Sunday Sunday SPECIAL BLUEBIRD Tuesday Tuesday Don't Forget "THE HOUSE OF HATE." AT THE Franklin Saturday Matinee and Night Harry Carey in "SCARLET DROP." This is Harry's greatest production. "Nuf Sed." "Nuf Sed." 24th and Franklin Streets Concert Company Spring and Ed. Mackey LIND WONDERS Janson and Daughter Cornet, Saxophone, Piano at 2ND AND SEWARD STS. e 24th, at 8:30 Sharp. Children 25 Cents. CARNIVAL Mrs. Buford, will be given JUNE 19, BY THE S. CLUB COLORED ORPHANS' HOME NEBRASKA and Cuming St. CICES AT 8:30 P. M. ness Directory 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. 1409½ N. 24th St. PHYSICANS AND SURGEONS DR. AUG. G. EDWARDS Physician and Surgeon Office and Residence, 2409 Erskine St. Hours: 8 a. m. to 10 a. m.; 2 p. m. to 4 p. m. and evenings. Phone Webster 71. TAXI SERVICE J. D. LEWIS 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