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$2.00 a Year. 5c a Copy Hayward's Story of Soldiers' Heroism Colonel of the 369th Infantry, Who Have Won Renown in France, Writes Letter to Wife of Soldier of His Command Who Was Decorated For Bravery in Action. MEN AWARDED PRIZE MONEY Letter Tells How the Two Sable Sammies, Outnumbered Ten to One and Wounded, Routed Hun Assailants. NEW YORK. — Colonel William Hayward's own story of the bravery of Private Henry Johnson, 369th infantry, which brought him the French war cross, is contained in a letter which the colonel has written to Private Johnson's wife, Mrs. Edna Johnson, 23 Munroe street, Albany, in which he cites graphically the instances of coolness and fighting ability of Private Johnson against great odds. Johnson was wounded in a trench raid which he and another comrade effectively stopped, and in addition to the war cross 50 francs, which General Gourand of the French forces gave to Colonel Hayward for the ase of the family of the first man in his regiment to be wounded under heroic circumstances, has been sent to Mrs. Johnson. Colonel Hayward's letter follows: "Your husband, Private Henry Johnson, is in my regiment, 369th United States infantry, formerly Fifteenth New York infantry. He has been at all times a good soldier and a good boy of fine morale and upright character. To these admirable traits he has lately added the most convincing numbers of fine courage and fighting ability. I regret to say at the moment that he is in the hospital, seriously but not dangerously wounded, the wounds having been received under such circumstances that every one of us in the regiment would be pleased and proud to trade places with him. It was as follows: "We had learned some time ago from captured German prisoners that the Germans had heard of the regiment of black Americans in this sector, and the German officers had told their men how easy to combat and capture them it would be. So this raiding party came over and, on the contrary, Henry Johnson and Needham Roberts were very much awake and alert and attending strictly to their duties. At the beginning of the attack the Germans fired a volley of bullets and grenades, both of the boys were wounded, your husband three times and Roberts twice; then the Germans rushed the post, expecting to make an easy capture. In spite of their wounds the two boys waited coolly and courageously, and when the Germans were within striking distance opened fire, your husband with his rifle and Private Roberts from his helpless position on the ground with hand grenades. But the German raiding party came on in spite of their wounded and in a few seconds our boys were at grips with the terrible foe in a desperate hand-to-hand encounter, in which the enemy outnumbered them ten to one. "The boys inflicted great loss on the enemy, but Roberts was overpowered and about to be carried away when your husband, who had used up all of the cartridges in the magazine of his rifle and had knocked one German down with the butt end of it, drew his bolo from his belt. A bolo is a short, heavy weapon carried by the American soldier, with the edge of a razor, the weight of a cleaver and the point of a butcher knife. He rushed to the rescue of his former comrade and, fighting desperately, opened with his bolo the head of the German who was throttling Roberts and turned to the boche who had Roberts by the feet, plunging the bolo in the German's bowels. This one was the leader of the German party and on receiving what must have been his mortal wound exclaimed in American English, without any trace of accent, 'Oh, the son of a — got me!' thus proving that he was undoubtedly one of the so-called German-Americans who came to our country, not to become a good citizen of it, but to partake of its plenty and bounty and then return to fight for the kaiser and help enslave the world. He was doubtless selected as a leader of the party to speak English and perhaps fool my soldiers, calling to them in English not to fire, that it was a friend. "Henry laid about him right and left with his heavy knife, and Roberts. THE MONITOR released from the grasp of the scoundrels, began again to throw hand grenades and exploded them in their midst, and the Germans, doubtless thinking it was a host instead of two brave Colored boys fighting like tigers at bay, picked up their dead and wounded and slunk away, leaving many weapons and part of their shot-riddled clothing and leaving a trail of blood, which we followed at dawn near to their lines. We feel certain that one of the enemy was killed by fire, two by your husband's bolo, one by grenades thrown by Private Roberts and several others grievously wounded. So it was in this way the Germans found the black Americans. Both boys have received a citation of the French general commanding the splendid French division in which my regiment is now serving and will receive the Croix de Guerre (cross of war). The citation translated is as follows: "Some time ago the great General Gourand placed in my hands the sum of 100 francs to be sent to the family of the first one of my soldiers wounded in a fight with the enemy under heroic circumstances. Inasmuch as these boys were wounded simultaneously, and both displayed great heroism, I think it to fair to send to each one-half of this sum." War Department Not to Discriminate All Cases of Alleged Unfairness Reported Will Be Fully Investigated; Secretary Baker Says, "Any Wrong Done Will Be Righted." Washington, D. C., July 1.—The War department has made it clear that it will tolerate no discrimination against Colored drafttees by the local draft boards in any section of the country and that cases of alleged unfairness will be fully investigated and corrected by the departmental authorities. Secretary of War Newton D. Baker, in a recent interview, speaking with reference to alleged discrimination against Colored drafttees, said in part: "I have heard that draft boards in adjoining counties take a different view of practically identical facts with regard to Colored men; but the answer in all these cases is that a review is provided directly by the president, and all that is necessary for anybody to do who thinks there is a grievance is to point it out to the War department, and it will be investigated. If the draft boards act unfairly we will correct their action. "The War department will brook no discrimination, and any cases of alleged or suspected discrimination brought to our attention will be investigated, and any wrong done will be righted." SOLDIER NABS ENEMY SPY Mexican Posing as a Negro and Working in an Ammunition Plant Arrested as German Spy. New York.—Sergeant Clarence Reason of the Fifteenth regiment trapped and arrested a Mexican posing as a Negro and working for the enemy at one of the New Jersey ammunition plants. Sergeant Reason a few weeks ago was assigned the task of rounding up several of the men of his regiment who had not reported for duty and who, it was believed, had sought work in the ammunition plants. Sergeant Reason went upon his task in plain clothes and at one of the plants he visited came upon the German-Mexican tool, who approached him with an offer and a plan of making "easy money," promising a division of $1,000 a piece if he would join with him in the firing and bombing of ammunition plants. Sergeant Reason, seeing the opportunity of doing his country a valuable service outside his regular line, asked time, promising to interest a friend who, he told the Mexican tool of kaiserism, was "good" at that kind of work. The sergeant then looked around for some one to act as a witness in support of his charges against the spy. As soon as this was achieved he had the Mexican arrested. As a result of Sergeant Reason's patriotic work the Mexican is now reposing in the county jail of Newark, held in $25,000 bail, and several other enemy workers have been ferreted out through information grilled out of the prisoner. Many are giving their lives; you are asked only to loan your money. THE REV. JOHN ALBERT WILLIAMS, Editor OMAHA, NEBRASKA, JULY 6, 1918 Colored Editors and Leaders In Conference Moulders of Public Sentiment Consider Methods by Which the Negro May Best Aid the Nation to Win the War. Free, Frank and Full Discussion of Many Vital Issues Affecting Colored Americans Characterize Representative Gathering. Washington, District of Columbia. By the authority and direction of the War Department and the Committee on Public Information, Emmett J. Scott, Special Assistant to the Secretary of War, called to Washington recently for a conference, thirty or forty representatives of important Colored newspapers of the country, together with a number of the leaders of thought and opinion among the Negro people, to consider methods by which the millions of Colored people of the nation may best assist in the winning of the war. Proceedings Marked by Dignity and Unity. The conference formally opened Wednesday morning, June 19, in the main auditorium of the new building of the Department of the Interior, 18th and F streets, northwest, at 10:30 o'clock, and continued throughout Thursday and Friday, June 20 and 21. Mr. Scott presided at all of the sessions which were marked by an earnessness of purpose, a broad grasp of the questions at issue, and an unwaver rg loyalty to the flag of the nation, as well as by an intense devotion to the highest interests of the Colored Americans for whom they came primarily to speak. The discussion covered a wide range and the conferees were given an opportunity to present their views, reflecting the state of mind of the Colored people of the country, with the utmost freedom and frankness, unhampered by parliamentary restrictions or any effort to direct opinion in any particular channel—save that of utilizing in the most effective manner every resource at the command of the race to bring victory to the American arms in its present struggle for liberty and world-wide democracy. Mr. Scott's admirably tempered addresses at various stages of the deliberations repeatedly admonished the conferees to voice their sentiments fully and fearlessly, laying all grievances and suggestions for their redress upon the common altar, with the view of strengthening where needed the patriotism and morale of the Negro people. So fair and impartial were the rulings of the chair upon every point raised or principle enunciated, that at no time was a single exception taken to them. Every conceivable shade of individual opinion was represented in the body, but there was from the outset a from disposition to subordinate private and personal considerations to the general good, without regard to politics, creed, faction or section. This lofty aim was adhered to most religiously. Dignity of statement, harmony of thought and unity of action were the predominating features of the three days' session. The document, reported by the special committee appointed to summarize the expression of the conference as to the best plans for the mobilization of the resources of the 12,000,000 Negroes on the republic in support of the war a.m.s. of the government, was adopted by a unanimous vote, given heartily and enthusiastically. "America" was sung with fervor and function as final adjournment was taken. Nettable Addresses by Officials of High Station. The conference was addressed in sympathetic vein, during the sessions, by the following notable officials of high station: Hon. Newton D. Baker, secretary of war. Mr. George Creel, chairman of the committee on public information. Hon. Franklin D. Roosevelt, assistant secretary of the navy. Mr. Edward N. Hurley, chairman of the United States shipping board. Major Joel E. Spingarm, attached to the general staff, United States army. Captain Arthur S. Spingarn, of the medical reserve corps, national army. General Paul Vignal, military attaché of the French embassy. Major Edouard Requin and Major L. DeMontal, of the French high commission. Extract From Resolutions Adopted The following is extract from the resolutions adopted by the conference: "We, the thirty-one representatives of the Negro press which has a circulation of more than a million copies, principally among the Colored people of America, and representatives of other activities, wish to affirm first of all, our unalterable belief that the defeat of the German government and what it today represents is of paramount importance to the wafare of the world in general and to our people in particular. "We deem it hardly necessary, in view of the untarnished record of Negro Americans to reaffirm our loyalty to our country and our readiness to make every sacrifice to win this war. We wish, however, as students and guides of public opinion among our people, to use our every endeavor to keep these 12,000,000 people at the highest pitch, not simply of passive loyalty, but of active, enthusiastic and self-sacrificing participation in the war. "We are not unmindful of the recognition of our American citizenship in the draft, of the appointment of Colored officers, of the designation of Colored advisors to the government departments, and to other indications of a broadened public opinion, nevertheless we believe today that justifiable grievances of the Colored people are producing not disloyalty, but an amount of unrest and bitterness which even the best efforts of their leaders may not be able always to guide unless they can have the active and sympathetic co-operation of the national and state governments. German propaganda among us is powerless, but the apparent indifference of our own government may be dangerous. "The American Negro does not expect to have the whole Negro problem settled immediately; he is not seeking to hold up a striving country and a distracted world by pushing irrelevant personal grievances as a price of loyalty; he is not disposed to catalogue, in this tremendous crisis, all his complaints and disabilities; he is more than willing to do his full shark in helping to win the war for democracy and he expects his full share of the fruits thereof—but he is today compelled to ask for that minimum of consideration which will enable him to be an efficient fighter for victory." Camp Dodge, Ia., June 18.—By a War department order the entire officers' training school of the Ninety-second division was transferred from here to Camp Pike, Little Rock, Ark. THE MONITOR YOUR NEWSPAPER WHICH YOU LIKE After July 1st, 1918: $2.00 a year In Advance B U T We Will Accept Renewals and New Sub- scriptions at Old Rate: $1.50 Until JULY 10th Send In Your Subscription At Once PAY NOW! SUBSCRIBE NOW! THE MONITOR 1119 North 21st Street OMAHA, NEB. DEBS ARRESTED ON ESPIONAGE CHARGE Cleveland, O., July 1.—Eugene V. Debs was arrested Sunday on a secret indictment, said to contain ten counts, under the espionage act. The indictment was in connection with a speech made at the socialist state convention in Canton, O., June 16th. Debs, socialist candidate for the presidency four times, was about to deliver an address here when United States marshals arrested him. Debs has always been a great friend of the Colored people and outspoken in their defense. AMERICAN "BIRDS" FLY Rome, July 1.—An escadrille of American airmen, piloting Caproni planes, flew from Milan to Rome, a distance of 403.65 miles. They were under command of Captain La Guardia, former New York congressman. Negroes Cool As They Beat Huns Colored Boys Prove Value as Fighters in Attack Near Verdun; Only One Is Wounded. BY FRANK J. TAYLOR, United Press Staff Correspondent. WITH the American Armies in France, July 1.—American Negro troops proved their value as fighters east of Verdun June 12. The Germans attempted a raid in that sector, but were repulsed completely by the Negroes. The boches began a terrible bombardment at 12:01 a. m., throwing over between 3,000 and 4,000 shells from guns ranging in size from 67 to 340 millimeters. The bombardment was concentrated on small areas. Many of the shells made holes from ten to fifteen feet across. The Negroes coolly stuck to their posts, operating machine guns and automatic rifles and keeping up such a steady barrage that the German infantry failed to penetrate the American lines. The Americans sustained only one wounded. "Dixie luck was a-workin' with us," explained one. "We all got knocked down lots of times, but every man got right up." Officers Praise Negroes. During the attack a machine gun crew was bowled over by minenwerfer attacks, which made a fifteen-foot hole, ten feet from them. They all got up, remounted the gun and continued shooting until it jammed. Then, despite the bombardment, they fixed it and again turned it on the Germans. This was repeated twice. Both French and American officers reported that the Negroes performed like veterans and compared with the best troops. Lifting Lift, Too! MARGE rene V. a secret counts, connection socialist, June for the bout to United friend spoken Vol. IV. No. 1 (WL. No. 157) Equal Rights Are Made To Congress Delegates to Session Here Put Petition in Senator Penrose's Hands. (Washington Post, June 30, 1918.) CONGRESS is requested to make lynching a crime against the federal government, and as such subject to the jurisdiction of the federal courts, in a petition unanimously passed by the National Colored Liberty Congress, which closed its sessions here yesterday. This and five other requests for the abolition of specific race discrimination are advocated by the petitioners as a win-the-war measure. The petition has been placed in the hands of Senator Penrose and is to be presented to the senate this week. The Colored congress protests that Negroes are discriminated against in public and federal buildings in federal territory, in public carriers operated by the government in certain states, in the army and navy schools, in the right of suffrage in certain states and in the civil service. The petitioners ask, in view of the military service rendered by their race during the present war, "that our own republic may not be a part of the world not safe for democracy." They also protest the segregation of races in the officers' schools. The congress was called for the purpose of laying the cause of the Colored man before the United States congress and was attended by 115 delegates from thirty-three states. H. H. Harrison of New York was chairman of the congress and Prof. J. W. Bell of Kentucky secretary. William M. Trotter of Boston was elected chairman of the national executive committee for the coming year. M. W. Spencer was elected secretary. COLONEL YOUNG VISITS THE WAR DEPARTMENT Washington, D. C., July 1.—Colonel Charles Young of the United States army, who has been stationed at his home in Wilberforce, O., since his retirement from active military service, was a caller at the War department this week. He was presented to Secretary of War Newton D. Baker by Emmett J. Scott, special assistant. CIVILIANS MUST NOT GIVE DRINK TO SOLDIER GUESTS Washington. D. C., July 1.—Furnishing of liquor to officers and men of the army within private homes is prohibited under new regulations formulated by President Wilson and Secretary Baker and made public tonight by the commission on training camp activities. Dry zones around every camp, where as many as 250 men are stationed for more than thirty days, also are established. Busy Bee Cafe GOOD HOME COOKING Meals at All Hours. 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Telephone So. 1126. 2 South Side Notes Mrs. Mason of Kalispell, Mont., is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Edith Mankins, 2505 N street. The Grand United Order of Odd Fellows, No. 9374, held their election of officers last Friday night. All the old officers were re-elected. This order and Household of Ruth, No. 8053, held a patriotic meeting Saturday night. The meeting was opened with "America"; prayer by Rev. Mr. Hatchers; remarks by president of smelter, Mr. R. B. Price, on "Uplift and Unity of the Race"; closing remarks by E. G. Bryant, visiting grand master of Odd Fellows. The Masonic lodge will have initiation Saturday night, July 6, at Odd Fellows hall, 4917 South Twenty-fifth street. Among the delegates that leave Sunday night for Topeka to attend the grand session of the Knights and Daughters of Tabor are: Sir A. M. Herrold, D. D. G. M.; Daughters Rachel Herrold, H. P.; Sadie Stapleton, H. P.; Effie Saddler, H. P.; Lulu Roundtree, H. P.; Jennie Sellers, H. P.; Gertrude Ashby, H. P.; Lenora Gray, chairman of art department; Dr. Gordon, C. M., and wife; James Lewis, C. M.; Charles Kitchen, P. T.; Anna Gibbs, A. M., and others. Representatives of the Household of Ruth, No. 8053, and Odd Fellows met July 2 at 4824 South Twenty-fifth street and organized an O. F. band. They will give their first recital Saturday, June 6, at the restaurant of Mrs. Elizabeth Clark, 4917 South Twenty-sixth street. Back up those who are offering their all—buy War Savings Stamps. Mrs. Craig has returned home from Kansas City, where she attended the funeral of her brother. Mr. Riley Shafro, member of the Odd Fellows, No. 9374, is in Nebraska City organizing a number to be ready for grand lodge. FIREMAN SAVES TROOP TRAIN Discovers Dynamite in Coal in Nick of Time While Firing Engine and Frustrates Enemy Attempt. Albany, Ala.—Nine sticks of dynamite were removed from the tender of an engine pulling a troop train here last week. A few of the sticks were exploded as a test, and the remainder sent to Birmingham to government secret service agents there. The troop train was composed of thirteen Pulmans, all loaded with soldiers. The Colored fireman of the train found five sticks of the explosive in his shovel as he opened the door of the firebox to throw the shovel of coal into the furnace. The discovery was made sixty miles north of Montgomery, just after the engine had stopped to re-coal. Immediately an investigation was started and in digging into the coal piled high on the tender more sticks were found. C. E. RUSH SENDS LARGE * CHECK TO SOLDIERS COMFORT COMMITTEE Washington, June 17.—The largest personal contribution received by the National Colored Soldiers' Comfort Committee was received today from Chester E. Bush of Little Rock, Ark., secretary-treasurer of the Mosaic Templars of the World. Mr. Rush's check was for $100. ARKANSAS "HUNS" HANG MAN AND HACK BODY Earle, Ark.—A mob composed of prominent white citizens of this city lynched Elton Mitchell Thursday night, June 13. It is said that his body was hacked into bits with butcher knives before it was strung up to a sycamore tree. The act of cannibals was prompted by Mitchell's refusal to work on the farm of Mrs. W. M. Langston without pay. THE MONITOR A Whirl With Roscoe Conklin Simmons BY FRED C. WILLIAMS. SOMETHING has happened! What has caused it I really can't say, but Texas has certainly changed her code. Fifteen days ago, beginning at Clarksville, thence on to Honey Grove, Paris, Longview and Henderson in northeastern Texas (that part of this great state that has oftentimes dealt with our race in anything but a pleasant manner), they received Colonel Roscoe Conkling Simmons, race orator of fame and much ability, with large, cheering and appreciative crowds of both races, the whites vying with the race in showing their appreciation of his remarkable oratorical ability, in which he showed remarkable deftness in calling the whites' attention to their shortcomings, which was always cleverly masked by some humorous expression. Leaving east Texas, he journeyed to San Antonio, the Queen City of the Southwest, and in this most liberal city he was afforded the opportunity of saying just what he pleased. He spoke to a crowd that overflowed the city playgrounds, where the welcome address was delivered by the mayor of that city; thence on to Houston, where on the afternoon of Sunday, June 23, in the City Auditorium, which from time to time has housed speakers like Roosevelt, Bryan and McAdoo, it was left to Colonel Simmons to crowd to the point of overflowing its greatest seating capacity, which is 10,000. He was introduced by Dr. Theodore Bryant, a prominent race physician of Houston, whose eulogistic remarks inspired the colonel so well that he held his audience spellbound for the two hours in which he spoke. The auditorium of the city hall, Galveston, was the scene of his next victory. On Tuesday night the Kyle theater of Beaumont was forced to hang out the "S. R. O." sign, for the numbers of both races struggling to hear this man, whom the Chamber of Commerce, through its secretary and manager, Mr. Brickly, was introducing to Jefferson county. Orange, the last stop in Texas going east, was the scene of a scramble between the races for the seats of advantage in their efforts to hear the message of peace and harmony that the colonel was bringing to the Southland. From the opening of the welcoming address by the mayor of the city to the closing remarks of the speaker of the evening the audience voiced its approval by applauding continually. At Lake Charles, the first of his two engagements in the state of Louisiana, he spoke to a crowd of over seven thousand most appreciative hearers with a large sprinkling of whites. It was here the mayor of the city did the unheard-of thing (that is for Louisiana) of introducing to a public audience a speaker of the race, where from the steps of the county courthouse he held his hearers spellbound. Shreveport, the second stop in this state, was a repetition of the night before at Lake Charles, where the party was met by automobiles at midnight and found themselves whirling across the state line into Texas again, along the road to Marshall, where his last speech was delivered to a highly appreciative audience in the chapel at Wiley university, whose president, Dr. Dogan conducted this lecture tour for the colonel, in which he spoke to over 150,000 people in the twelve different cities visited. OUT OF TEXAS INTO LOUISIANA Beaumont and Port Arthur Found Progressive and Interesting by The Monitor Representative, Who Passes Out of Lone Star State. BEAUMONT proved quite interesting from two standpoints: First, the wonderful growth of the city in modern homes, business and public buildings, with its miles of paved and shelled streets and roadways, against that of makeshift wooden shacks and streets, ankle deep in mud or dust, according to the season, and all of this change in a little less than a dozen years. Secondly, the increased advantages to the race in business, possessions, labor and residences. Today you will find race men engaged in all lines of business too numerous to mention. A large number of professional men, supporting two large and finely equipped drug stores, the People's and the Eureka. I mention these because they both managed by polite, capable and progressive business men, who always find time to receive the stranger and help him promote his business, which courtesy they tendered The Monitor representative to a point of huge success. Beaumont is located on the Naturo river, which has been deepened by dredging, making it navigable to large ocean-going steamers. It has five shipbuilding yards, running to their fullest capacity; ten railroads connecting it with the eastern Texas lumber industry, and located within easy hauling distance of a large tract of virgin forest, 100 square miles of short leaf pine that has not as yet felt the bite of the woodman's ax. Truly a great country! The Monitor was well received here and gives promise of being widely read by all classes. I spent a day at Port Arthur, twenty miles away on the gulf, where I journeyed on that most convenient interurban railway, which was more than satisfactory. This is a new town, founded by the late John W. Gates, better known to newspaper readers as "Bet You a Million" Gates. Back to Beaumont, making quick train connections, I next found myself in Orange, my last stop in the Long Star state. The next morning, bright and early, I made my entrance into the state of Louisiana and was greeted at the station in Lake Charles by my friend, Dr Hayes, who introduced me into an interesting circle of business and professional men, who proved their appreciation of my visit by the business they gave me before sending me on to Crowley and their mutual friend. Dr Ennis, who received me in true Southern style and introduced me into that select circle of business men compris- --- PHILIP'S DEPARTMENT STORE Saturday, July 6th It's an extraordinary day for South Omaha and suburban towns. 4935-37-39 So.24th St. South Side The Fastest Growing Store in Omaha Watch Us Grow The new slogan in South Omaha, Ralston, Papillion and all of Sarpy county is, "YOU NEED NOT GO TO OMAHA OR ANYWHERE ELSE TO DO YOUR SHOPPING. GO TO PHILIP'S DEPARTMENT STORE. YOU DO BETTER THERE THAN ANYWHERE ELSE." We want to acquaint you with the wonderful savings on reliable, seasonable merchandise we have gathered for the July Clearance Sale. We are centrally located and yet we are away from the high rental district. No overhead expense—no loss on credits—that's why we can do so well. We have so many items to mention for this big money-saving day that we have decided not to mention any. It's an extraordinary day for South Omaha and suburban towns. Plan to Attend Saturday, July 6th ing the Crowley Civic and Industrial league, containing the best race men of this rich and productive rice belt. I am continuing my journey eastward to New Orleans. PYTHIANS GROWING RAPIDLY IN TEXAS Hoston, Tex.—Grand Chancellor W. S. Willis of Waco was given an enthusiastic ovation by 500 Negro Pythians when he reported to the Grand Lodge in the recent session here that 2,059 new members had been added to the order since June; that six new lodges had been organized and three reinstated, and this in the face of many young Negroes answering the call to the colors. WOMEN FORM UNION IN NEW JERSEY Woodbury, N. J.—A "Domestics' Union" has been formed in this city by the Colored help, with headquarters in the southern end of the city. Prices have been fixed which are to be strictly adhered to, as many housewives can attest. Under the new schedule the wash women demand $2 a day from 8 in the morning to 4 in the afternoon, including breakfast and lunch. The former price was $1.50. Regular servants will give a week's "notice," and those who have been receiving $5 a week are to insist on $8 with one afternoon a week and every other Sunday off and "company" two nights each week. Girls acting as child's nurse are not connected with the organization, but have been urged to ask for more pay. TOLD HALF OF ARMY ARE NEGRO TROOPS With the American Army in France, June 13.—Among the 400 Huns captured by American marines at the cleaning out of Belleau woods, northwest of Chateau Thierry, were six officers, a major, a captain and four lieutenants. Their ignorance of true conditions was astounding. They confessed that he kaiser was teaching his forces that half of the American army was composed of Negro troops. The prisoners were poorly clad and some had pieces of bread tied to their uniforms with string. They said they were glad to be captured and some of them said they were going to the United States after the war. ```markdown ``` July Clearance Sales Begin Here On MONDAY See Details In Friday Papers Brandeis Stores First Class Hand Laundry FINISHED AND ROUGH DRIED All Work Guaranteed 1706 North 24th St. Tel. Webster 1091 or 2712 State Federation Holds Good Session Beatrice Proves Most Hospitable and Gracious Hostess—Full Report by Mrs, Sarah Walker, Lincoln Staff Representative of The Monitor. The thirteenth annual meeting of the Nebraska State Federation of Colored Women's clubs met at the Firemen's hall, June 25, at Beatrice, Neb. Twenty-eight delegates were in attendance, with Mrs. Fannie Young, the president, presiding. The convention was held two days, June 25 and 26. The session of Tuesday morning was devoted to the registration of delegates and the discussion of important business. In the afternoon opening remarks were made by the Rev O. J. Bruckhardt of Lincoln, followed by the annual address of the president and the report of Mrs. Jennie Sellers the state organizer. A vocal duet was rendered in a beautiful manner by Misses Inez Gordon and Nondus Scott of Beatrice. Mrs. R. J. Kilpatrick, chairman of the Red Cross, gave an interesting talk on the work of that organization. The evening session was opened by the singing of "America," followed by a brief address of welcome to the delegates on behalf of the city by Mayor Heffelfinger, which was responded to by the president. A paper was then read by Mrs. Charles Haynes of Lincoln and two readings were given by Mrs. M. Pinkett of Beatrice and Mrs. Lulu Rountree of Omaha. After the members of the State Federation had decided to unite with the national convention, Rev. I. B. Smith of Lincoln, but formerly of Beatrice, gave an address on "The Negro in the Present War." He referred to the honorable part played by the members of the race in all wars of American history, and pointed to the Negro soldiers now in the American army in France as evidence of their loyalty to their country. The session of Wednesday morning, June 26, opened by singing "Blest Be the Tie," After which the ode presented and accepted by the O. N. E. club of Omaha was sung and accepted as the opening ode of the Federation in the future. The afternoon session was opened by the chaplain, Mrs. Sarah Severe of Omaha, after which memorial services were held for Mrs. Anna Bedell, past chaplain, whose death occurred last year. Papers were read by Mrs. Sylvia Thomas of Lincoln and Mrs. Ophelia Saffold of Omaha. A reading was also given by Mrs. Fannie Russell of Omaha. The evening session was devoted to a musical and literary program. Paper were read by Mrs. Covington and Miss Blanche Nance of Omaha. Instrumental solos by Mrs. Guy Chinn of Fairbury, Miss Opal Ashford, assisted by Miss Viola Walker of Lincoln rendered in a pleasing manner the song entitled "A Thrush at Eve." An oration, entitled "Woman's Place in the Present Crisis," was delivered by Miss Cordella Johnson of Omaha. A solo entitled "One Fleeting Hour," rendered by Miss Inez Gordon closed the program for the day. Among those in attendance were delegates from the O. U. E. club, Clenan's club, Eureka Art club and Ivy club, all of Omaha, and the D. M. S. club, Women's Davis club and Women's Protective league of Lincoln. The various clubs are making a strenuous effort to pay for a home for old folks and orphans in Lincoln. aside from the other beautiful work in which they are engaged. The display of art work, hand-painted china and embroideries was beautiful. The delegates were entertained by the D. Y. P. club of Beatrice in a manner that will be long remembered by every one present. Too much praise cannot be given to the club, which was represented by five families. It has been said in behalf of the members of the state federation and the delegates that never before since the history of the Federation has this organization ever been entertained and so well cared for as while in the beautiful little city of Beatrice. Beatrice deserves all due praise and she may well rest assured that her efforts were highly appreciated by everyone present. Much praise is also given to Miss Nondus Scott and Miss Inez Gordon, who rendered their assistance so willingly during the sessions. Their beautiful singing will be long remembered. The amount of money turned in by the various clubs was $164.32, after a small indebtedness was subtracted there remained $128 to be paid upon the Old Folks' Home. The officers elected for the ensuing year were the following: Mrs. Fannie Young, Lincoln, president. Mrs. Lenora Gray, Omaha, first vice president. Miss Oletha Russell, Omaha, second vice president. Mrs. Ada Holmes, Lincoln, secretary. Mrs. Grace Cisco, Beatrice, assistant secretary. Mrs. Len Gordon, Beatrice, corresponding secretary. Mrs. Gertrude Ashby, Omaha, treasurer. Mrs. Gertrude Haynes, Lincoln, assistant treasurer. Mrs. Sarah Severe, Omaha, chaplain. Mrs. Jennie Sellers, Lincoln, state organizer. Mrs. Winnie Scott, Beatrice, chairman ways and means committee. MRS. SARAH WALKER. All the state officers were in attendance at the State Federation of Colored Women's clubs. The delegates and visitors were: Mrs. Charles Haynes, Mrs. Luella Coleman, Mrs. Sylvia Thomas, Mrs. Lucy Davis, Mrs. Margaret Williams, Mrs. Sarah Walker, Mrs. Ashford, Mrs. J. W. Cooley, Mrs. Patterson, Miss Opal Ashford, Miss Ruth Collins, Miss Viola Walker, Mr. Sanford Fallings of Lincoln; Miss Blanche Nance, Miss Cordella Johnson, Mr. Clarence Gordon and Mr. Nathaniel Perry of Omaha. Luxuries as usual means a victorious Germany. Save and buy War Savings Stamps. THE MONITOR DECISION AGAINST "BIRTH OF A NATION" AT LINCOLN The hearing featuring the preventing of the exhibition of the play entitled "The Birth of a Nation" from being shown at the Rialto theater was held Tuesday afternoon July 2, in Judge Flansburg's court at 5 p. m. A large number of Colored citizens were present, among them being Mrs. Mary A. Talbert of New York, who presented the case Saturday, June 29. The decision was given in favor of Lawyer Rhode, who contended that the entire play was detrimental to social order and should not be shown. That it would stir up race prejudice. He also stated that the part featuring the Klu Klux Klansmen showed very readily a disregard for law and would only cause mob rule and mob insurrection. Judge Flansburg's decision was to the effect that if the play was shown, the first part of the play depicting the library scene should be excluded and the second part of the play entirely. DRASTIC RULES PROMULGATED TO MEET BIG SUGAR SHORTAGI With only 1,600,000 tons of sugar available to supply the United States during the remainder of the year drastic sugar regulations have been put into effect by the food administration. To meet the ordinary requirements on the strictest rationing we will have to cut our consumption 25 per cent, announces the Nebraska organization. Summarized the new rules are: All buyers of sugar, except the householder for home consumption, must secure certificates and present them when the purchase of sugar is made. Retailers will secure their certificates from their county food administrator. All others will get theirs from the Omaha office. Householders may buy not to exceed two pounds at any one time in cities and towns, and five pounds in rural communities. While householders are entitled to three pounds per person each month, they are asked to eat only two pounds per month. Public eating places are prohibited from putting sugar bowls on their tables or counters. Families can get twenty-five pounds for canning and preserving purposes. Additional twenty-five-pound lots can be bought only on a certificate issued by the county food administrator. The manufacture of ices and sherbet is now prohibited. Boarding houses, feeding twenty-five people or more, must secure certificates for their sugar. SONS AND DAUGHTERS OF JERUSALEM TO HOLD SERVICES The annual services of the Sons and Daughters of Jerusalem will be held Sunday afternoon in Grove Methodist church, Twenty-second and Seward streets, at 1:30 o'clock. The lodge members are to assemble in basement of the church at 1 o'clock sharp. The service will begin at 1:30 and the sermon will be preached at 2:30 p.m. The following is the program: 1. Mrs. Silas Johnson, piano. 2. Welcome remarks the Rev. G. G. Logan on behalf of church and congregation. 3. Invocation by Dennis Todd, M. E. H. P. 4. Blessed assurance Jesus is mine. 5. Reading the Supreme Grand King's Thanksgiving Proclamation by Noah W. Ware, M. of C. 6. Song, "The Child of the King," No. 302 G. H. No. 1-6. 7. Remarks "The Order and Its Benefits" by Son E. D. Robinson, M, E. H. P. 8. Song, Gordon Levite Guards, Odell Myres and Mildred Myres. 9. Sermon by Rev. Thomas A. Taggarth. 10. Collection, Son Good, Son Betts, Daughter Effie Washington. 11. Remarks by the Supreme Grand King Harry R. Graham. 12. Announcements. 13. Benediction by the Rev. John Constelo. Beef, sugar and wheat must be conserved at all hazards, says the food administration for Nebraska. The conservation measures regarding these commodities will be continued that we may meet immediate needs and also build up a reserve, which will meet demands later in the season. There will be no let-up in the regulations, announces the food administration. POLICEWOMEN APPOINTED Indianapolis, Ind.—This city is keeping up with the best things doing in progressive communities. Not long since the authorities appointed a number of women for police duty. Among these are two well known Colored women, Mrs. Mary Mays and Mrs. Emma Christy Baker. GOVERNMENT PUBLICITY HEAD VISITS OMAHA Prof. Charles T. Stewart, Well Known Newspaper Man and Public Speaker, Spends Two Busy Days in City. Prof. Charles T. Stewart, Associated Press representative and head of the government department of publicity for the Negro press, spent Saturday and Sunday in Omaha, leaving for Kansas City Sunday night. Prof. Stewart, who preaches as well as writes, preached in St. John's A. M. E. Church Sunday morning and evening, and delivered a most timely address to women only in the afternoon. Prof. Stewart is a firm believer in the necessity of plain speaking and instruction to men, women and children on the sanctity of their bodies as a preventative of immorality. Prof. Stewart among his many other duties is one of the speakers appointed by the United States government under Mr. McAdoo to present the subject of Liberty loans and war savings to the public. His addresses on these subjects are not confined to Colored Americans. While here he was the guest of the Rev. W. C. Williams, pastor of St. John's church, but he took time to call on his old friend, Dr. G. G. Logan, pastor of Grove M. E. church, and to pay a brief but welcome visit to the home of Rev. John Albert Williams. He brought greetings from Mr. Fred C. Williams, traveling representative of The Monitor, whom he met in Houston, Tex., and whom he says is a live wire, pushing a live newspaper. ARTILLERY MEN BEING ENLISTED Philadelphia, June 27.—A call was issued on Tuesday to Colored men of this city to enlist in the field artillery. Lieutenant E. W. Johnson, who has been detailed here on recruiting duty has opened an office in the Y. M. C. A. Building, 1734 Christian street. Recruits will go to Camp Dix and Camp Meade. The failure of a large number of selected men to pass the rigid physical examination for overseas duty has made it necessary to resort to recruiting, he says. $35,000,000,000 CONGRESS Washington, July 1.—The world's first $35,000,000,000 congress was a reality today, when the last appropriation measure of this session was introduced in the United States house of representatives. 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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 Editor. George Wells Parker, Contributing Editor. Bert Patrick, Business Manager. Fred C. Williams, Traveling Representative. SUBSCRIPTION RATES, $1.50 PER YEAR Advertising Rates. Sections an inch per issue. Address, The Monitor, 1138 North Twenty-first street, Omaha. Telephone Webster 4243. 4 "MAN WHO KEEPS HIS WORD" THIS is the caption of a suggestive editorial which was recently published in the Baltimore Afro-American, one of our most highly esteemed exchanges. What we admire about the Afro-American is its high character and tone, and its frankness and fearlessness in expressing its convictions. It has an opinion and a will. And our newspapers which are making their influence felt belong to this class. The Afro-American is one of the oldest of our publications and its editorial utterances are always worth while. Americans in general and Colored Americans in particular are too careless about promptness and the keeping of their word. People will make promises which they do not conscientiously try to fulfill and do not regard this peccability with any serious concern. Therefore we need to be repeatedly told and have impressed upon us what the Afro-American so well says in the following editorial words, which we quote in full and commend to the thoughtful consideration of our readers: "The most important man in the world today is the man who keeps his word.' These are the words of a successful man whose work is well known. "There is wisdom in this man's words. The great fault that is found with the workers of this day is their inability or unwillingness to fulfill their part of the contract. When a man promises to meet you at a certain time and fails to keep his engagement with you, he is full of excuses of all kinds when he has been unable to keep his word with 'you', when, as a matter of fact, he has not even tried to be on time. Sometimes he will squirm and twist in every conceivable way to make you believe it is no fault of his, when, as a matter of fact, he has deliberately fallen down and never really intended to be there on the time he promised. "The great demand of the day is for reliable people. The man who when he says he will be at a certain place or will do a certain thing at a certain time, is the man that gets the very best jobs and incidentally the best paying one. It is aggravating in the extreme to have a man promise to meet you at a certain place at a certain time and then be kept waiting for a half-hour or more after the time. He is not only wasting his time, but worse, wasting your time, which he has no business to do. "There is many a man who would rather put up with inefficient workmen who will always be on time rather than have more efficient workmen who can never be depended upon. Many people prate about what they can do and promise to do it, but never do it. People who do not know how to live up to their agreement ought to be made in some way to pay for it. Such people need hard and fast rules and ought to be made to pay even at a sacrifice. If you want to take a chance you have no right to take it at another's expense. You should pay the bill. "There is an old adage that 'a man's word should be as good as his bond.' Some men's word are better than their bond. And it is these men who go to the front and are always in demand." EMBARRASSING QUESTIONS WE publish in this issue a thoughtful editorial from the Washington Bee, which we understand has passed under new management, which bears the caption, "How Colored People May Help In War Work." With much of what the Bee says we are in heartiest accord. Its commendation of Secretary Baker and his special assistant, Emmett J. Scott, we most heartily endorse. Its advice for whole-hearted co-operation with Mr. Scott in making the work of our people effective in this great crisis we unqualifiedly commend. We do not, however, concur with the opinion expressed by our contemporary at the seat of government that the people should refrain from asking "embarrassing questions." Any fair question that any group of the American people in general and our own group in particular may ask ought not give rise to the slightest embarrassment if there be the desire and disposition and intention of those in authority to deal fairly and justly by that group. Where there is an attempt at side-stepping and evasion in a matter of policy or principle almost any question that may be asked in that connection becomes an "embarrassing question." It was by asking an "embarrassing question" that we ultimately succeeded in getting, for example, an officers' training camp. It is by asking an "embarrassing question" that will eventually be answered by employing Colored Red Cross nurses. The asking of "embarrassing questions" will ultimately result in opening up to our people, in common with all other American citizens, the opportunity for service, willing, efficient service, in any branch of the civil or military service for which we may have the training and ability. With frank, square dealing with all there will be no reason for embarrassing questions. GETTING TOGETHER RECENTLY there was held a notable conference of editors and leaders from all sections of the country at Washington, D.C. The conference was called by Emmett J. Scott for the unification of sentiment and efforts on the part of the millions of Colored Americans in winning the war. The conference was notable in that it brought together representatives of such wide differences as Dr. Dubois, editor of the Crisis, and Dr. R. R. Moton, principal of Tuskegee. These two men typify the so-called radical and conservative schools of thought within the race. Naturally there are many who fall between these two extremes. The conference was notable in that it brought together all schools of thought and all agreed upon a statement and platform that was agreeable to all. The extract from the resolutions, which are published elsewhere in this issue in the report of the conference, shows the sane, manly and patriotic views expressed by these leaders and moulders of thought and opinion. That there is a reasonable discontent upon the part of Colored Americans is not overlooked by the conferees. They would be unworthy of their leadership and false to the best interests of the republic had they blinked this fact. It is unwise, unpatriotic and dangerous to cry, "Peace, peace, when there is no peace," or to say that people are satisfied and contented when such is not the case. In impressing this fact upon those in authority the race press has been rendering the government and country loyal and patriotic service, which some day will be fully appreciated. While urging loyalty and unquestioned service upon their people, the press has not ignored injustices which are contrary to American ideals, but has called attention to them in the hope and belief that "pitiless publicity" and the innate sense of justice upon the part of the American people would lead to their correction. It is pleasing to note that this is the position of the conference. It is gratifying to The Monitor to notice that the resolutions voice the sentiments expressed by us in an editorial several months ago, in which we said that German propaganda would be absolutely powerless among our people if our president would only speak out against American atrocities. The silence of this great leader has been a puzzle as well as pain and grief to us in the face of crimes against one-tenth of loyal Americans. The resolutions of the conference almost re-echo our words when it says, "We believe today that justifiable grievances of the Colored people are producing not disloyalty but an amount of unrest and bitterness which even the best efforts of their leaders may not be able always to guide unless they can have the active and sympathetic co-operation of the national and state governments. German propaganda among us is powerless, but the apparent indifference of our own government may be dangerous." Our leaders are getting together. Our people are getting together. Standing unitedly for the country, we shall also stand intelligently and unitedly together until justice shall be accorded us as American citizens. AS IT SHOULD BE LAST week we called attention to the fact that unfortunate Colored women, arrested for prostitution and suffering from social diseases, were being detained in the county jail, while their erring sisters of the other race were being sent to the detention hospital provided by the city for the care THE MONITOR and treatment of such cases. It now gives us pleasure to state that this discrimination has ceased. Colored unfortunates are being sent to the detention hospital and given exactly the same care, attention and treatment as others. We have been assured that all are being treated alike. This is as it should be. And it is but fair to state that this matter was promptly taken up by the Board of Public Welfare. JEFFRIES FOR CONGRESS IT gives us pleasure to note that A. W. Jefferies, one of Omaha's foremost lawyers, has filed for nomination for congress on the republican ticket. He is a man big in stature, brain and heart, with the blood, traditions and vision of the west, therefore a typical American. He will make a good congressman. The Monitor heartily endorses his candidacy. DIXON'S infamous misrepresentation of history, conceived as an effective propaganda to create a sentiment which should demand the repeal of the fourteenth and fifteenth amendments, is being placed under the ban in many cities and states. The authorities of several Southern states see in its exhibition a serious danger and menace to the public welfare and have refused to allow the picture to be shown. City after city and community after community are forbidding the exhibition of "The Birth of a Nation." There must therefore be good reasons for this action which justify the opposition raised by Colored Americans, who were by some considered "over-sensitive about this beautiful and harmless production." The chief ground of objection to this motion picture is the sinister motive lying back of it, and not denied by its author, to create strife between the races. With cool-tempered, thoughtful and sensible people such a scheme would fail; but even Americans, with their many advantages, are not as a whole cool-tempered and thoughtful. Many are easily swaved by passion, and so The Children of the Sun By George Wells Parker THE white man has always wondered from whence he came and what kind of a place his original home was. About forty years ago a professor by the name of Max Muller decided to find out. He was a student of languages and by chance he noticed that three root words in English were similar to three root words in Sanskrit. Upon this flimsy evidence he propounded what was known as the Aryan theory. He declared that the white man came from India and nowhere else, and told how "when the first ancestors of the Indians, the Persians, the Greeks, the Romans, the Slavs, the Celts and the Germans were living within the same enclosure, nay, under the same roof." The theory spread like wild fire and by Muller had found only three words other scholars came forth, declaring that they had found from ten to one hundred. For a time it seemed that the question of the white man's origin was finally settled and it became gospel truth. Everything went lovely for a while, but later on a few French and German scholars sort of got tired of the noise that was being raised and began to look into the subject for themselves. They were unable to figure out how a small Aryan clan in the mountains of Central Asia could send out great colonies, which marched four thousand miles to the shores of Europe. After a bit they discovered traces of primitive Europeans who were not Aryan and who did not speak the Aryan language, and still other non-Aryans who did speak the Aryan tongue. One scientist was so unkind as to call the new theory an invention of armchair savants, and this led many more to hunt for the probable origin of the white race. Up to the present time they are still hunting. In India, where they thought the question forever answered they have found millions of black folk and to this day these same people are found tucked away in the hills, where they are living the lives of their ancestors, unmindful of the great wordy war that has been fought over them. When we inquire into the ethnology of the Indians we find many facts# legends and circumstances which go to prove that they are primarily an African people. When the Aryans, whoever they were, invaded India, they gathered all the inhabitants under the name of "Daysu" and of them an authority says that everything about them, from "their color and flat roses to their barbarous customs, manifested their relationship to the Negro races." As to their barbarous customs an issue may be raised. From the Vedic hymns themselves we may learn that these people certainly were not savages. From the Ramayena and the Mahabarrata, the epics of DIXON'S PROPAGANDA the authorities are wisely deciding that in these perilous times everything possible should be done to prevent strife. SKITS OF SOLOMON THE city hall, located on Eighteenth and Farnam streets, has become the habitation of jackals, hyenas and wildcats. In the good old days everything around the brownstone pile was peace and happiness, and any citizen could drop in, cross his feet over the mahogany table, light a Pittsburgh cheroot and talk to the mayor and commissioners on any subject from secret diplomacy down to the raising of radishes. But these days are not more. We have scrappers there now, scrappers who scrap and make the Queensbury rules look like play games at a children's party. In fact, the gentlemen scrap so much that they haven't yet had time to find out whether the city has any affairs it wants them to attend to or not. Perhaps they don't care. Before they got in they promised to have Omaha dressed up like a Quaker meeting, but a tempo Omaha is going to the dogs so fast that one can feel the fleas. Mistuh Smith as a mayor is a lemon with a huge spec. Sir Ringer, who was to unhoss the incubus of lawlessness, has been so busy trying to flop his friends into fat berths that lawlessness stands on the corner twiggling its fingers at the end of its nose. Lord Falconer is saddling unionism on this burg until it feels like a label. Senor Towl has had a tug-o'-war trying to yank Dan's jobs away from him, and Count Zimman flops like a pendulum trying to gain its equilibrium. Meanwhile the daily press is building nice little fires under the bunch and it is green apples to soap suds they will be hopping around right lively in a few weeks. If they ever make good it looks as though it will be about the same time that Kaiser Bill puts his brogans under the feeding board at the Palais Royal. In other words, they are digging nice, deep graves to fall into when the next municipal election rolls around. India, we read that they were civilized and wealthy, and that they guarded their country with "seven castles and ninety forts." In the latter Sanskrit literature the invaders made alliances with the aboriginal princes, and when history at length dawns upon the scene we find some of the most powerful kingdoms of India ruled by dynasties of African descent. In the Sanskrit epic which narrates the advance of the invaders into southern India one of the chieftians describes his race as of fearful swiftness, unyielding in battle and in color like the dark blue clouds. This blue--blackness appears in ancient pictures which illustrate the epic. The fact that the sungod Krishna means the "blackener" may have some significance. To see the Hindu one is not apt to call him a white man. When he ventured into the northwest recently his reputed fair-skinned cousin could by no mental analysis accept him as such and Kipling, in the jargon of the British soldier, called him "nigger". In "The Annals of Rural Bengal" Mr. Hunter, in describing the Santali or hill tribes of India, says that hundreds of imperceptible gradations may be traced "from the black squat tribes of the mountains to the tall olive colored Brahmin, with his intellectual brow, calm eyes and high but narrow forehead." Darwin adds that in the courts of justice it is necessary to ask the witnesses whether they are Santalis or Hindoos, so much are they alike. So it seems, after all, that the Hindu must come under the classification of African, and this is not surprising when we consider their wonderful philosophy, literature and architecture. The white races are incapable of such grandeur of expression, such depths of emotion, such beauty of harmony. These attributes seem to have been vouchsafed in the beginning to the dark races and all later civilization is simply the excrescence of the original cultures. All through Asia do we find evidences of African mixture and culture. The Japanese have a legend of how their island was once conquered by "black savages" and the wonderful civilizations of the Indian ocean, now sunk beneath the waves, were attributed to Africans by no less an authority than the great Huxley. All the islands of the eastern seas are filled with native folk who are kin with Africans. A broad and deep study of these regions is necessary to appreciate the wonderful spread of African culture, and it is because men have studied it that Asia and her civilizations have passed away as monuments to the white races and have been given, although somewhat grudgingly, to the credit of the Colored races. --- The City Hall 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 FOR Good Shoe Repairing TRY H. LAZARUS, 2019 Cuming St F. 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Washington Market 1407 DOUGLAS STREET Avoid the Perils of Malaria Poison If you have germs of malaria in your system you are in peril. Heed all such warning as chills, sudden fevers, headaches, lassitude, etc. Such symptoms indicate that the germs are getting the upper hand and are destroying your blood's life principle. Take Smith's Anti-Bilious Physic It will eliminate the poisonous germs and speedily restore vitality. Now is a good time to take this remedy. Take it now and avoid the serious results which may come from delay. PRICE 25 CENTS FOR SALE BY DRUGGISTS EVERYWHERE Anti-Billious Medicine Co. BOX 1069, HOUSTON, TEXAS Warden Hotel 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 ARMSTRONG'S Annual July Sale The real profit sharing distribution of thousands of dollars worth of Quality Merchandise for Men and Boys---Now in demand. Once more we will live up to our great reputation as the store for Men and Boys; in peace or war. Lincoln News Shop Where Your Dollars Buy Most In Value, Service and Satisfaction. During the installation of the East-Star last week the following office were installed: Matron, Gertrude Haynes. Patron, Rev. I. B. Smith. Assistant Matron, Lela Flippin. Treasurer, Grace Stanley. Secretary, Isetta Malone. Conductress, Mrs. Lorene Dorsey. Assistant Conductress, Mrs. Lulu oore. Warden, Ellen Corneal. Sentinel, Olin Hemphill. Five Heroines, Anna Smith, Mary Williams, Mabel Galbraith, Josepha McWilliams, Maude Gates. Mrs. Sarah Walker of 907 S street, one of our representatives of The Monitor, is doing good work in the THE CHARMAN Drug Store 934 P St., Lincoln Opposite Main Door Post Office Cameras and Films, Magazine, Cigars, Candies and a full line of Druggist Sundries "QUALITY IS ECONOMY" AMSTRONG Annual July S AS USUAL The real profit sharing ation of thousands of d of Quality Mercha en and Boys---Now nce more we will li r great reputation a for Men and Boy or war. LINCOLN, NEBRASKA In News interest of the paper, sending in new subscriptions and business. Let's help her to boost for Lincoln and The Monitor. Just call B-4957 and be a subscriber. Mrs. Lorene Dorsey and son returned home Friday evening, June 28, from Streeter, Ill., where she had been called to the bedside of her mother. She left her mother much improved in health. Mr. Pat Abner returned home Saturday evening, June 29, from Pittsburg, Pa., where he had gone to visit his sister. Mrs. Mary Holmes entertained for Miss Oletha Rssell, Miss Blanche Nance, Mr. Clarence Gordon and Mr. Nathaniel Perry of Omaha, Thursday evening at a 6 o'clock dinner. A very sumptuous repast was enjoyed by everyone present. Those present were Mrs. Ada Holmes, Mrs. Margaret Williams, Miss Viola Walker, Mrs. Sarah Walker, Miss Ruth Collins and Mrs. Ruth Young. Mrs. Ada Holmes also entertained for the Misses Oletha Russell and Blanche Nance and Messrs. Clarence Gordon and Nathaniel Perry of Omaha, Thursday evening, Miss Nance and Mr. Perry leaving for their homes the following morning. You will be far better pleased with your cleaning and pressing, dyeing and repairing by Young's Tailoring company. Phone L-7664.—Adv. here Your Buy Most ice and Satisfaction. D & CO. LS THE BEST THE MONITOR ING'S Sale ing dis- dollars handise w in de- live up as the ys; in Mrs. Sarah Walker entertained for Miss Oletha Russell and Mr. Clarence Gordon Friday evening at a 6 o'clock luncheon. Covers were laid for tea guests. A very delightful time was reported by all present. Miss Ruth Young entertained Miss Oletha Russell and Mr. Clarence Gordon Saturday evening and also Sunday morning at breakfast. Miss Russell and Mr. Gordon after being the recipients of many social affairs departed for their homes. Miss Russell leaving Lincoln Sunday evening and Mr. Gordon Monday evening. Mr. Kenneth Odin was the Sunday guest of Mr. and Mrs. Ben Corneal leaving for his home in Kansas City Mo., Monday morning. Miss Belva Spicer will be absent from the city for a three months tour to Chicago, Pennsylvania, Kentucky and Ohio visiting friends and relatives. On her way home she will visit the capital and different points in New York, reaching home about the latter part of September. Mr. Eugene Bowman of Junction City, Kas., is making a short visit in the city before gong to the training camp at Camp Dodge. A committee composed of Messrs. Burkhardt, Woods and Jeltz, representatives of the local branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, waited upon Mayor Miller concerning the showing of "The Birth of a Nation," who in turn referred the same to the attorney general. The attorney general then sought an injunction in district court, at which hearing Mrs. Mary Talbert, president of the National Association of Colored Women's clbs of New York, presented the case before Judge Flansburg. The case was postponed until 10 a. m. Tuesday July 2 until a committee composed of judges and also a committee composed of prominent Colored citizens had seen the photo-play. Then the court will make its decision. Mrs. Mary A. Talbert of New York gave two splendid lectures Sunday, June 30—one at the Baptist church, in the afternoon, and the other at the Methodist church in the evening. Mrs. Talbert is one of our ablest Colored women and is deeply interested in the uplift of the people of her race. Mrs. Talbert said in part: We are living in an age that might be well termed a sublime one. We women must wake up and work to our own interests. We must take men and women of the lower classes and lift them up so that they will enjoy the highest types of civilization. Encourage them to imitate the good and not the bad qualities of mankind. That eternal vigilance is the price of liberty. That the war will terminate when the Colored boyqs of the United States return with the flag that has been bathed in the blood of those left behind. Then we will say to those of the south, who have tried to hold us back, "Let not your hearts be troubled." Mrs. Alice Carriger was called to St. Joseph on account of the serious illness of her husband, Mr. John Carriger, who was on his way to Excelsior Springs, Mo., for his health. Mr. O'Donald was taken quite ill Sunday, June 30, but is much improved now. Mr. Al Taylor expects to be moved from the hospital to his home about Wednesday. Mrs. Robert Johnson was also taken suddenly ill Sunday evening, but is much improved now. Last Sunday Rev. and Mrs. I. B. Smith had as their guest little Mr. Burt Newton of Beatrice, who remained with them until Tuesday, when he returned to his home. Mr. Newton is Mrs. Smith's nephew. A delightful party was given Monday, July 1, by Miss Lela Flippin in honor of Mrs. Emma Peniston, who celebrated her birthday by entertaining fourteen guests. The hostess looked very charming and was the recipient of many beautiful gifts. A dainty and yet beautiful three-course luncheon was served. Everyone present enjoyed it to the utmost and upon their departure they not only congratulated her, but wished her as many more years of happiness as had already passed over her head. Those present were: Rev. and Mrs. J. S. Payne, Rev. and Mrs. A. J. Burkhardt, Rev. and Mrs. I. B. Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Richardson, Mr. Robert Johnson, Mr. J. E. Jeltz Mr. Patrick, Mrs. Sarah Walker, Miss Flossie Patrick, Miss Dorothy Flippin. A telegram was sent by the members of the local branch of the N. A. A. C. P. to the executive mansion asking President Woodrow Wilson to denounce in his Fourth of July address at least the lynching of Colored women, if he does not as yet see fit to speak against the lynching of Colored men. The Dunbar Boosters held a very delightful meeting at the home of Mr. Kelley. A very pleasant time was enjoyed by all present. Miss Almeta Godfrey, who has been visiting at the home of Miss Edna Davis returned to her home in Kansas City Sunday. Mrs. Richard Jones of Qmaha is visiting Mrs. Roy Ford at her new home, 718 West Eighth street. Mrs. Loraine Dorsey has returned, accompanied by her son, from Street-ter, Ill., where she was called owning to the illness of her mother. Mrs. Laura Johnson, grand lecturer of the Grand Chapter of Missouri, returned from a lecture tour over the state of Missouri and jurisdiction. Mrs. Joseph Smith of Santiago, Cal., accompanied by Mrs. Thompson of that city arrived in Lincoln Sunday evening June 30, to visit her mother, Mrs. O'Donald, who has been quite ill. Mrs. Mary B. Talbert, president of the National Association of Colored Women's Clubs, under the auspices of the Davis club, gave a grand lecture Friday evening at the Mount Zion Baptist church to a large audience. She also lectured at the same church Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock to another enthusiastic audience. Splendid collections were raised for the national association for the protection of Colored people. The Invincible Concert company gave one of their excellent programs at the Baptist church last Tuesday evening, under the management of St. Anne's tabernacle, No. 92. As Mrs. Blanche Johnson and daughter were formerly citizens here it brought out a large concourse of friends. The concert, from the opening selection to the last number, was a most enjoyable affair and elicited much applause. Mrs. Lulu B. Moore and Mrs. Jennie Sellers will leave Monday for Topeka as delegates to the Grand Temple and Tabernacle, which convenes July 8. Miss Lottie Allen left Sunday night for her home in Enid, Okla., after making her home here with her brother for the past three years. The quarterly reports last Sunday at the Baptist Sunday school were grand, showing $92.30 being during the quarter, $51.80 being brought forward from the last quarter; paid out, $41.70; balance on hand, $102.40. Class No. 2 was awarded the quarterly banner, having raised $27.54. Class No. 6 raised $27.33 and was a close second. Mr. and Mrs. Perry Williams are visiting relatives and friends for a week in Kansas City. The Gideon Band held a very beneficial meeting last Thursday at Mrs. Maggie Williams. The annual sermon of the Sons and Daughters of Jerusalem will be held the second Sunday in July at the Newman church. 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. "Omaha's Best Baggage Builders" 1803 FARNAM STREET The People's Drug Store WATERS BARNHART PRINTING CO OMAKA THE DOWN SOUTH UAIR PREPARATION A New Creation in Hair Pomade Known by its quality and reputation. Keeps hair soft and scalp in fine condition; for straightening apply freely. Keep the hair in fine slope; 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 Shoes and Gents' Furnishings 1514 No. 24th St. Omaha, Neb. GOOD GROCHE C. P. WESIN Also Fresh Fruits 2006 Cuming St. Sergt.-Major E. W. Killingsworth At O. T. Camp Pike, Ark. The Alamo Barber Shop The best equipped shop in the Baths, plain and shower. Culture KILLINGSWORT C. B. MAY Phone Webster 5784. We Have a Complete Line of FLOWER,GRASS AND GARDEN Seeds Bulbs, Hardy Perennials, Poultry Supplies Fresh cut flowers always on hand Stewart's Seed Store 119 N. 16th St. Opp. Post Office Phone Douglas 977 The Gulf City Pressing Club The Gun 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. Neatly 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. 3831 Home Rendered Lard. We Smoke and Cure our own Hams and Bacon. OMAHA PRINTING COMPANY THE OFFICE SUPPLY HOUSE 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. 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Rates reasonable. Write or wire for accommodation. How Famous Declaration Was Adopted INDEPENDENCE day this year witnesses the unique spectacle of the Stars and Stripes and the flag of Great Britain intertwined in a bond of friendship, the United States allied with her old mother country in fighting the world battles of democracy. In that memorable document which was proclaimed to the inhabitants of the original thirteen colonies 142 years ago is a sentence which seems fitting now as an indictment of the European monarch against whom America is at war. It is this: Our repeated petitions have been answered only by repeated injury. And then follows this severe arraignment of George III, the last of the English kings who maintained the divine right of rule: A prince whose character is thus marked by every act which may define a tyrant is unfit to be the ruler of a free people. Prior to the Revolutionary struggle the sentiment in all the colonies for ten years and more from the time of the first Stamp Act troubles was strongly against a severance of relations with the parent country. Paul Revere's ride and the battles of Lexington and Concord in April, 1775, memorable as those events are as the forerunners of the great conflict, failed to arouse any widespread enthusiasm for independence. It is even significant to note that just a year before the Declaration of Independence was unanimously approved by all of the thirteen colonies the Continental congress that had appointed Washington commander in chief of the army, drew up, July 6, 1775, a declaration of the causes for taking up arms in which it was said: We mean not to dissolve that union which has so long and so happily subsisted between us and which we sincerely wish to see restored. Even Thomas Jefferson, the author of the Declaration of Independence, two months after the battle of Bunker Hill wrote that he was "looking with fondness toward a reconciliation with Great Britain." A few far-sighted leaders like Benjamin Franklin, Samuel and John Adams and Patrick Henry had felt at a comparatively early date that a break was inevitable. The historic declaration of the citizens of Mecklenburg county, North Carolina, in May, 1775, was one of several local events indicating that public opinion was tending toward independence, but not until the appearance of Thomas Paine's stirring pamphlet, "Common Sense," early in January, 1776, was there any appreciable public sentiment in its favor. In the plain language of the day it presented the facts so simply that all could understand. This "phenomenon," as John Adams styled Paine, suddenly bimself transformed from obscurity to fame. The Pennsylvania legislature voted him $2,500, and a Southern legis- lator suggested that a statue of Paine in gold would not be too high an honor. Richard Henry Lee's Resolution. Things moved rapidly in the colonies after that, and Richard Henry Lee of Virginia rose in the Continental congress at Philadelphia, June 7, 1776, and presented his famous resolutions which led to the Declaration of Independence. The resolutions, in Lee's handwriting, and now one of the treasured papers in the library of congress, were: Resolved. That these United Colonies are and of right ought to be free and independent states; that they are absolved from all allegiance to the British crown, and that all political connection between them and the state of Great Britain is and ought to be totally dissolved; That it is expedient forthwith to take the most effectual measures for forming foreign alliances; and that the confederation be prepared and transmitted to the respective colonies for their consideration and approbation. Here, in fact, was the Declaration of Independence in a nutshell, proposed by one of the most eminent mans of the most influential colony at that time and promptly seconded by John Adams of Massachusetts. It was deemed wise to order the secretary to omit their names from the journal. The next day congress went into a committee of THE MONITOR A Declaration by the Representatives of the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, on General Congress assembled when in the course of human events it becomes necessary for people to displace the political bands which have represented them with greater and to as some among the powers of the earth the most powerful station to which the laws of nature of nature is good entitle them, a constant respect to the opinions of mankind requires that they should declare the causes which impel them to the separation the whole to discuss the resolutions. The delegates from Pennsylvania, New York and one or two other colonies objected on the ground that the middle colonies were not yet ready for so radical a step, although personally expressing a friendly attitude. instructed to vote in its favor, on July 4, which thenceforth became the recognized birthday of the new nation. The old bell ringer of Philadelphia who had been patiently waiting for the news in the steeple of the historic statehouse, was the first to peal on Unanimous action by all the colonies on so momentous a question was regarded by congress as of paramount importance. Some of the delegates had not been instructed to go so far as voting for independence. New York and New Jersey being among them. The majority had been authorized to take any action that might be deemed wise, Virginia having gone so far as actually to instruct her delegates to propose a declaration of independence to congress, and Richard Henry Lee was simply obeying the legislative voice of his colony when he presented his resolutions. June 10 congress postponed final consideration for three weeks, and on the following day appointed a committee of five to draw up the declaration. Richard Henry Lee, as the proposer of the plan, would surely have been on the committee and, possibly, its chairman, had he not in the meantime been hurriedly summoned home by the illness of his wife. But for that Lee might have been the author of the declaration instead of his younger Virginia colleague. Thomas Jefferson, then but thirty-three years old. Jefferson had brought to congress the reputation for wielding a facile pen, and in the balloting for the committee he received a majority of votes and became its chairman. The others were John Adams of Massachusetts, Benjamin Franklin of Pennsylvania, Roger Sherman of Connecticut and Robert R. Livingston of New York. Honor Given Jefferson How did Jefferson come to be selected to write the Declaration, "the one American state paper, as has been said, that has reached to supreme distinction in the world and that seems likely to last as long as American civilization lasts"? The most interesting account is given by John Adams, who says that he and Thomas Jefferson were designated by the committee to prepare the rough minutes in a proper form. Mr. Jefferson first proposed that Adams prepare the draft of the Declaration. Adams declined, giving, as he says in his autobiography, the following reasons: (1) That he was a Virginian and I a Massachusetts垦ian. (2) That he was a Southern man and I a Northern one. (3) That I had been so obnoxious for my early and constant zeal in promoting the measure that every draft of mine would undergo a press conference than one of his composition. (4) And lastly, and that would be reason enough if there were no other, I had a great opinion of the elegance of his pen and none at all of my own. I therefore made a press conference made on his part. He accordingly took the minutes and in a day or two produced to me his draft. Jefferson says that the entire committee urged him to make the draft. He showed it first to Franklin and Adams "because they were the two members of whose judgments and amendments I wished most to have the benefit." They made a few minor alterations in their handwriting. This original draft was given by Jefferson to Richard Henry Lee, the dean of the Virginia delegation, and in 1825 his grandson presented it to the American Philosophical society of Philadelphia. Jefferson, having made another copy, with the changes suggested, presented it to the committee, which reported it unaltered to congress. July 1 Philadelphia was on the quil vive of expectation, and contemporary accounts have left us a stirring picture of the eagerness with which the citizens awaited definite news of the most important act which the colonists had been called upon to decide in the long chain of disputes with the mother country. On the following day, when the formal vote of congress was taken, the resolutions were approved by twelve colonies—all except New York. The original colonies, therefore, became the United States of America on July 2, 1776. The next two days were spent in discussing the draft of the Declaration as drawn by Jefferson. The debate was animated, but when it was all over the draft was adopted with surprisingly few changes, a tribute to the ability with which the author had expressed to the world the causes which had made it necessary for "one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another." Unanimously Adopted. The Declaration of Independence was then unanimously adopted by the twelve colonies, whose delegates were As Jefferson Wrote It. series of the UNITED STATES less assembled once it becomes necessary for people to meet them with another and to they to be informed of the conditions as applicable and equal to the equal station to good ordinance them, a decent respect that they should declare the causes of the nation and the commandments that all men are they are commanded by their ancestors with app that they signed and agreed upon they dooms many others are the proponents of ness, that to secure their lives go. on denying their just powers from themselves any form of government relation of Independence, in Thomas Jef- established Democracy in America. instructed to vote in its favor, on July 4, which thenceforth became the recognized birthday of the new nation. The old bell ringer of Philadelphia, who had been patiently waiting for the news in the steeple of the historic statehouse, was the first to peal out the message of American independence on the bell ever since honored as the Liberty Bell. No longer was there any doubt that public opinion was ready for the step, for, as the news spread, it was everywhere received with exultation. Word came to George Washington July 9, at his headquarters in New York, that the Declaration was ratified and it was at once read to the soldiers and citizens. On the same day the New York assembly, in session at White Plains, gave its formal vote for independence, and the thirteen colonies were then united in their common cause. John Hancock, president of the congress, was the only member who signed the declaration on July 4. An engrossed copy on parchment was ordered for all the delegates to sign. This was completed August 2 and signed by 54 JULIUS delegates. Two others signed later, Thomas McKean of Delaware, who was absent with his regiment in August, and Matthew Thornton of New Hampshire, who was not elected to congress until the fall, but was permitted to sign the document in November, making the total number of the famous "signers" 56. The Two Most Famous Signers. Of all the signers, Jefferson and Adams bear a deeper personal relation to the declaration than any others. Adams was its most vigorous supporter in congress and Jefferson bears testimony to his valuable aid. In after years both received the highest honors that the citizens could bestow. They were permitted to witness the growth of their country for half a century from the first Independence day. The day of their death, July 4, 1826, was the fiftieth anniversary of the memorable Fourth of July. It was the most remarkable coincidence ever recorded in American history. Jefferson was eighty-three years old and John Adams ninety-one years. The 56 signers were distributed among the 13 states in the following proportion: Pennsylvania, 9; Virginia, 7; Massachusetts, 5; New Jersey, 5; Connecticut, 4; Maryland, 4; New York, 4; South Carolina, 4; New Hampshire, 3; Delaware, 3; Georgia 3; North Carolina, 3; Rhode island, 2. Jefferson's draft of the declaration presented to congress and the signed copy on parchment are in the department of state at Washington, the latter having been replaced for public exhibition several years ago by a facsimile. French People Our True Friends. The true and controlling reason why the government of Louis XVI intervened in our war of independence was the enthusiasm of the French people for the cause of liberty. Considerations of material advantage were entirely secondary. Public opinion forced the hand of an unwilling and hesitating government, and placed at our disposal the economic, military and naval resources of the country. 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NA Phone South 2614 Rd FRANK GOLDEN, Auditor. G. W. OBEE, Mgr. J. H. Wakefield, Secy.NAT. HUNTER, Treas. Embalmer Phone South 2614 Res. Tel. Web. 4740 FRANK GOLDEN, Auditor. PETER H. GROCERIES AND FRUITS Good Goods—Fair Prices Webster 2274 24th and Clark. Res. Colfax 3831 Douglas 3181 AMOS P. SCRUGGS Attorney-at-Law 3807 Camden Avenue. Repairing and Storing Orders Promptly Filled NOUTH SIDE SECOND-HAND STORE Auction Every Saturday R. B. Rhodes Dealer in New and Second Hand Furniture and Stoves. Household Goods Bought and Sold Rental and Real Estate 2522 Lake St. Webster 901 Annie Banks Cecil B. Wilkes BANKS-WILKES Funeral Directors and Embalmers Lady Assistant Satisfaction Guaranteed 1914 Cuming Street Res. Doug. 4379, Office Doug. 3718 Graduate of N. E. Conservator of Music. Boston, Mass. Florentine F. Pinkstor Teacher of Pianoforte, Harmony, Solfeggio Webster 2814 Boston Studio 2214 No. 28th Ave. Omaha. 1916 CUMING STREET Comfortable Rooms—Reasonable Rates D. G. Russell, Proprietor describe for MONITOR NOW RICE ADVANCES on Price Will Be 2.00 after 10th, 1918 RIBE NOW P. H. JENKINS This is what my shop offers you Five barbers who know their business. First class hair cutter. Everything strictly sanitary with latest improvements. Telephone Red 3357 1313 Dodge Street Omaha, Neb. Andy Kitchen North 24th Street FRESH EVERY DAY. ICE CREAM AND SOFT DRINKS cream, 40c a Quart. R A. WARE, Prop. akefield Funeral Home Wakefield, Secy.NAT. HUNTER, Treas. Zone South 2614 Res. Tel. Web. 4740 K GOLDEN, Auditor. A. E. Among the Churches ----BUY A HOME---- REAL ESTATE, RENTALS, FIRE AND TORNADO INSURANCE Phone Douglas 2842 or Webster 5519 8 BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH Rev. T. A. Taggart, Pastor. Sunday morning service, 10:45; B. Y. P. U., 6 p. m.; preaching Sunday night, 8 o'clock. Several additions were made to the church last Sunday night. Sermon topic, "I Am Raggety, but I Am Around Here." Mr. John Vaughn of 5420 South Twenty-seventh street is expecting to go to the hospital for an operation. Miss Rosalie Young has been confined to her home for some time, but is somewhat improved. MOUNT MORIAH CHURCH There is everything to glory in, as we look with pleasure over the record of the month of June, in connection with the Mount Moriah Baptist church. There were many additions made during the month. Money taken in on regular offering, $187.45; other sources, $34.35. Our rally was dated to take place on Sunday, June 30, with the hope of raising $500 to clear the church of all debts. Surely the rally did come off and we raised $803.14. Each male member was responsible for $4 and each female for $3. They were to rally by the states from which they have come. New York, one member, $7.35; Maryland, one member, $3; Mississippi, one member, $3; Missouri, $158; Kansas, $92; Oklahoma, $71; Arkansas, $36.35; Texas, $47.75; Alabama, $47.25; Tennessee, $39; Florida, $72.50; Kentucky, $70.22; Nebraska, $26.25; Illinois, $36.05; Georgia, $21.75 COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA Tabernacle Baptist church, which is holding jubilee services this week, is meeting with success. "The Mock Frog Hollow Conference" Tuesday night provoked much merriment and was a marked success. The Methodist church held a successful bazaar July 4. George Cornelius Ware, Harvey Hoagland, James Woodson, Lloyd Johnson and Governor Hill are among the draftees who are to leave about July 16. Miss Frances Lee is The Monitor's representative, agent and correspondent in Council Bluffs. Send news items and subscriptions to her. Let the public know that Council Bluffs is wide awake. PALESTINE, TEXAS. The West Union Baptist church is still battling against the devil and they are having a good success. The meetings are conducted by the Rev. P. James Bryant a soul stirring minister and he is stirring things. Rev. S. M. Bolden filled his pulpit Sunday. Rev. A. W. Williams was at his post Sunday. Rev. H. McKenna was in his place Sunday. Mrs. Ollie Knox is still on the sick list. Mr. Rev. Lee died last Thursday after a short illness. Mrs. Luverna Thomas died in Fort Worth last Friday, and they are looking for the body to be shipped here today. Mrs. Matilda Hall died last Friday. She was a very old resident of this city and was thought well of by all the people that knew her. St. John's day was observed here at Mt. Vernon A. M. E. church, under the auspices of Dean lodge No. 90, A. F. and A. M. on last Sunday. The sermon was preached by the Rev. A. W. Williams, pastor of the church. Rev. J. Netters of Ironton was in the city on Sunday, making his visit at St. Paul A. M. E. church. Deaconness Simpson of the Methodist Episcopal church made a fine lecture at St. Paul's church and had a good crowd. Mr. I. H. Bland is as busy as a bee these days, as he has so many funerals to attend. Mr. John Hunters home is nearings completion, and it will be a beauty when finished. J. L. Randbaugh has the contract and he is a very fine carpenter. Four-room cottage at 22d and Grace Sts., $1,500; easy terms. Six-room modern cottage at 31st and Corby Sts., large lo* paved street, $2,600; easy terms. Ten-room modern house on 22d and Charles Sts., $3,500; easy terms. Louisiana, $20.10; Iowa, $27.50; Sunday school, $10; Swastika Art and Literary club, $10; total taken in for the month of June, 1918, $1,024.94. We are sorry to say that there were a very few of our members who were on the nothing list on Sunday, but we are hoping that they will come out from their hiding places next Sunday and be on the something list. Our church is now free from all debts. We owe no man anything, thus obeying the mandate of the scripture. Next Sunday will be covenant in the morning; sermon, fellowship and communion at night. Mr. W. H. Salisbury of 2709 North Twenty-sixth street died Sunday, June 30. The funeral was held Monday at Silas Johnson's Western Funeral Home, after which the remains were shipped to St. Joseph for burial. The Rev. M. H. Wilkinson officiated. Those on the sick list: Mr. George Williams, 1404 North Twentieth street; Rufus Clark and Samuel Milton of 3015 Franklin street. NEWS OF PLEASANT 1421 North 24th Street. Rev V. Costello Pastor. Sunday morning services. Prayer meeting 5 o'clock a. m. Sunday school at 10 o'clock a. m. Preaching at 11 o'clock sharp. Mission circle at 4 o'clock p. m. Prayer service 7:30 to 8 o'clock p. m. Preaching 8 o'clock. Last Sunday services were well attended. The pastor preached a very interesting sermon, the subject being "I Want My Change." The public at large is invited. Visitors welcome. Mrs. Lucinda Fisher went to Dallas last week on a visit. Mrs. Nancy Rakesstraw of Oakwood was in the city the past week. June 28 was thrift stamp day here and one white man refused to pledge for any stamps and a crowd of shop men caught him and painted him yellow, and as he had not had his hair cut off in seven years they had his hair cut and had him shaved and the barber charged them $8.75 and the crowd made it up and paid the barber and the barber gave it to the Red Cross. The Rev. B. T. Reese is in the city shaking hands with his friends. Mrs. Elien Lancaster and Mrs. Hazel Gilmore went to Jacksonville last week to visit with Mr. Lancaster, who is doing business in that city. HOW COLORED PEOPLE MAY HELP IN WAR WORK (Editorial in the Washington Bee.) When Mr. Emmett J. Scott was appointed to be a special assistant to the secretary of war in matters relating to our Colored people as a factor in the present war, the Bee commended the appointment and warmly approved the selection. Secretary Baker's wisdom in making the appointment is already more than demonstrated. That Mr. Scott was the ideal man for the job is already more than demonstrated. There are two thoughts that stand out prominently in this connection. One is the gratitude of a large segment of our population to Mr. Baker for the liberality and courage in him that made the appointment possible; the other is the satisfaction of the Colored race in possessing a man of Mr. Scott's character, tact, adaptability and capacity. Another thought is: What can the Colored people do to help Mr. Baker and Mr. Scott to make the work a success? Our answer is: Do not ask a multiplicity of embarrassing questions. Refrain from all adverse criticisms. Offer constructive suggestions, calculated to be useful to the country. Co-operate in every reasonable way that Mr. Scott may indicate. It is not necessary that all of us at such a time should know all the reasons for all proposed measures and steps. At such a time we must all be if not actual soldiers, soldiers at heart. The spirit of true soldiers is the spirit of the daring six hundred who rode into the jaws of death at Balaklava: "Ours not to reason why; Ours but to do and die." Subscribe for The Monitor. Six-room bungalow, style house, nearly new, on 28th Ave, and Binney St., $4,250; easy terms. Six-room modern house at 2428 Lake St., $3,000; easy terms. Vacant lot at 27th and Miami Sts. $450; easy terms. THE MONITOR WHAT THE PRESS IS SAYING For some little while the socialists of New York City have been supporting a weekly newspaper among the Colored people. This paper, well edited and dealing with the vital issues of the day, has been making sentiment for the party. Thousands of Colored men and women have joined the socialists and as a sort of token of appreciation the socialist party in New York has entered Colored candidates for congress, the state senate and for the state legislature. Dr. George Frazier Miller is the party's congressional candidate; Mr. A. Philip Randolph, candidate for the state senate, while Mr. Chandler Owens is candidate for the assembly. This recognition of Colored men will do much to stimulate the Negro's interest and cooperation in the socialist party, not alone in New York but throughout the country.—Citizens Advocate, Los Angeles, Cal. President Woodrow Wilson has seen fit to accord to two white soldiers found asleep at their posts in France an unconditional pardon, although they had been condemned to death by a court-martial. In a military sense there is but one crime greater and that is the crime of communicating information to the enemy. Men conveying this information are called spies. We have been waiting and watching for a report as to what is to be done in the cases of the five Colored troopers, under sentence of death for participation in the so-called Houston riots. About forty Colored men have been punished and not a single white man. This seems to us to be a one-sided justice, which might be denominated one-sided injustice. Thirteen Colored men have been executed, one of whom was not even at the scene of the alleged riot. President Woodrow Wilson would do even-handed justice in pardoning these men, just as he has done in the other cases. We shall trust him to this extent and we believe that our faith in him will not be in vain.—Richmond (Va.) Planet. CHOSEN EDITOR OF HIGH SCHOOL MAGAZINE St. Paul, Minn.—Roy Wilkins has been elected to the presidency of the Mechanical Arts High School Literary society, which also places him in the position of editor of the High School Magazine. His election was over two of the white students of the school and his number of votes received was more than the combined votes of the other two candidates. Financial OF Omaha Loan & JUNE ASS Loans on First Mortgages Loans on Association Shares of S Interest Due From Members Real Estate Acquired Through Fo Foreclosures Pending Office Furniture and Fixtures Association Building Cash on Hand and in Banks Warrants and Bonds Liberty Bonds Total Assets LIABIL Running Stock and Dividends Paid Up Stock and Dividends Due Borrowers on Account of Buil Reserve Fund Undivided Earnings Total Liabilities The present dividend rate is SIX PER CENT Savings accounts may be opened We sell War Savings Stamps. Omaha Loan & Building Ass'n # ASSISTS Loans on First Mortgages..... $ 9,861,573.71 Loans on Association Shares of Stock..... 151,780.73 Interest Due From Members..... 7,901.67 Real Estate Acquired Through Foreclosure..... 21,571.36 Foreclosures Pending..... 8,244.04 Office Furniture and Fixtures..... 2,822.23 Association Building..... 185,000.00 Cash on Hand and in Banks..... 141,967.57 Warrants and Bonds..... 30,383.91 Liberty Bonds..... 105,350.00 SIX PER CENT PER ANNUM. Savings accounts may be opened any time in any amount from $1 up. We sell War Savings Stamps. W. R. ADAIR, Secretary and Treasurer. Office: Association Building, Northwest Corner Dodge and Fifteenth Streets, Omaha, Nebraska. Office: Association Building, Northwest Corner Dodge and Fifteenth Streets, Omaha, Nebraska. Classified Business Directory 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. 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. Negro Socialists The Pardoning Power BLACKSMITHS Letters from Our Readers Show General Approval of Monitor We publish a few letters as samples of those we are constantly receiving in approval of The Monitor: May It Have Continued Success Chicago, June 29. Rev. John Albert Williams: Dear Sir — Inclosed please find money order, $1.50, for subscription to The Monitor. Mr. Tillery says he, too, is going to subscribe for our splendid paper in the near future. Hope this communication will find yourself, family and dear St. Philip's well and prosperous. The Monitor is eagerly looked for and read with delight. May it have continued success. 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I enjoy reading The Monitor very much. You may depend upon me as a yearly subscriber to one of the race's greatest papers. Very truly yours. E. R. WEST. 2006 North Twenty-eighth Street. Don't wait to be urged to join the W. S. S. army. What if our men in the trenches waited to be urged? JUNE 30,1918 THE PEOPLE'S DRUG STORE Douglas 1446. 109 South 14th St. ADAMS HAIGHT DRUG CO., 24th and Lake; 24th and Fort, Omaha, Neb. 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 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION ON PETI FINAL ADMINISTRATION ACCOUNT In the County Court of Douglas County Nebraska. In the Matter of the Estate of Samuel E. Hazden, Deceased All persons interested in said matter are hereby notified that on the 21st day of June, 1918, Susan E. Rice filed a petition in said County Court, praying that her final administration account filed herein be settled and allowed, and that she be discharged from her trust as administrator and that she had on said petition before said Court on the 13th day of July, 1918, and that if you fail to appear before said court on the 13th day of July, -918, at 9 o'clock A. M., and contest said petition, the court may grant the prayer of said petition and make such other and further orders, allowances proper to the end that all matters pertaining to said estate may be finally settled and determined. BRYCE CRAWFORD. 1t County Judge. DOMINISTRATION ACCOUNT Innert County Court of Douglas County Nebraska In the Matter of the Estate of Elizabeth Harten, Decreed: All persons interested in said matter are hereby notified that on the 21st day of June, 1918, Susan E. Rice filed a petition in said County Court, praying that her final administration account filed herein be settled and allowed, and that she be discharged from her trust as administrator and that a hearing will be had on said petition before said court on the 13th day of July, 1918, and that if you fail to appear before said court on the 13th day of July, 1918, at 4 c'clock, A. M., and contest said petition, the court may grant the prayer of said petition and make such other and further orders, allowances and decrees, as to this court may seek, and end that all may be pertaining to said estate may be finally settled and determined. BRYCE CRAWFORD. County Judge. LODGE DIRECTORY G. M. F. and A. M., St. Luke's lodge, No. 14, will meet the first and third Monday nights in Knights of Pythias hall, Twenty-fourth and Charles streets. All members take notice. J. E. JOHNSON, Secretary; H. C. WATTS, Treasurer. Gate City Lodge, No. 6674, G. U. O. of O. F., meets the first and third Monday of each month at Petersen's hall, 24th and Burdette sts. W. H. Payne, N. G.; R. L. Woodard, P. S., 4912 South 26th st. South 4459. Omaha Lodge No. 146, A. F. and A. M., Omaha, Neb. Meetings first and third Thursdays of every month, Lodge room, 2201 Cuming street. P. H. Jenkins, W. M.; W. H. Robinson, Secretary. Keystone Lodge No. 4, K. of P. Omaha, Nebr. Meetings first and third Thursdays of each month. H. A. Hazzard, C. C., J. H. Glover, K. of R. and S. Weeping Willow Lodge No. 9596, G. U. O. of O. F., meets second and fourth Thursdays of each month at U. B. F. Hall, 24th and Charles. R. S. Gaskins, N. G.; T. H. Gaskins, P. S. International Order No. 631 Colored Engineers and Portable Hoisting Enginemen meets at 2225½ Lake street first and third Wednesday in each month. W. H. T. Ransom, president; J. H. Headly, Cor. Sec.; J. H. Moss, Rec. Sec.; S. L. Bush, Treas. Faithful lodge, No. 250, U. B. F., meets second and fourth Fridays in each month at Rescue hall. Visiting brethren welcome. Earl Jones, W. M.; James Tubbs, W. S. Lodge rooms at 24th and Charles streets. Vacant two nights each week. Persons wanting to rent same call Allen Jones, rental agent, Webster 1100. Classified Advertising RATES—1½ cents a word for single insertions, 1 cent a word for two or more insertions. No advertisement for less than 15c. Cash should accompany advertisement. WANTED—Girl or woman to take complete charge of two children in small home. Harney 6355. FURNISHED ROOMS FOR RENT. FURNISHED rooms for rent; strictly modern. Res. 2212 Seward. Tel. Web. 3733. FURNISHED rooms with bath, $2.25 to $3.50 per week; also four rooms on the fourth floor partly furnished, $25 per month. Call or phone Webster 2177. House number, 1107 North 19th st. Mrs. T. L. Walthorne. 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—Furnished rooms, 1425 North 21st. Call after 6 p. m. or inquire next door north. (4t) 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. 4375. Two furnished rooms, 2415 Indiana avenue. Tyler 3399-W. 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. For Rent—Two furnished rooms, strictly modern, 1923 North 27th St. Webster 3150. For Rent—Modern furnished room, 2320 North 28th Ave. Phone WC1 ster 2058. Neatly furnished rooms in a private home. Modern except heat. Metf 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. HOUSES FOR RENT 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. Alhambra 24th and Parker. SPECIAL PICTURES Friday, Saturday and All Next Week. SEE THESE! Diamond 24th and Lake Sts. Roy Stuart in "LAW OF OUTLAWS" Wm. S. Hart in "HELL'S HINGES" Good Pictures Every Day Pearl White in "THE HOUSE OF HATE" Episode No. 4 Tuesday AT THE Franklin 24th and Franklin Streets Saturday' Matinee and Evening Harry Carey in "THIEVES OF GOLD" A cold blooded western drama in five acts. Also a Good Comedy. Sunday Charley Chaplin in "HIS DARE DEVIL QUEEN" Also Carlisle Blackwell in "THE PRICE OF PRIDE"