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Fifth District Draftees Who Left For Camp Funston Monday THE TEAM $2.00 a Year. 5c a Copy Fleecing Negroes of War Bonds Authorities Getting Sharply Behind Unscrupulous Rascals Who Are Swindling-Unlettered Colored Folk Out of Their War Savings Stamps and Liberty Bonds. BLACKSHEAR WARNING RACE Urges Leaders to Advise People Against Disposing of Their Government Securities in Bonds and Thrift Stamps for Valueless Trinkets or Doubtful Stock. DALLAS, TEX.—Exploitation of the southern Negro who has reached a new stage of prosperity as a result of record cotton prices and high wages of the past few years, has gained such proportions that federal and state authorities are preparing a drive on persons who swindle the Negro of government war securities. Unscrupulous salesmen have flooded the south, telling the Negro that his Liberty bonds, war savings and thrift stamps are of less than face value and offering to take them in exchange for oil or mine stock or dazzling foils of jewelry. Negroes all through the south bought freely of government securities. Sometimes they did not know just what they were buying, Negro leaders say, but knew the government wanted money, and quickly emptied their purses. Some thought they were giving instead of investing. They were better off than ever before. Those who had farmed on shares the preceding years had obtained more money for their cotton than they ever expected to possess, and those who worked for wages in the fields were paid twice the wages of a few years ago. A letter just sent out by Prof. E. L. Blackshear of the Negro extension work in Texas says Negroes are being offered cheap and often worthless goods with the assurance that their savings stamps and Liberty bonds are not of par value and will not be for several years. It is then casually suggested by salesmen that the Negro may be dead before his holdings reach par value and emphasis is laid on the enjoyment he would get by the immediate purchase of their goods, possibly cheap trinkets, a worthless sewing machine or musical instrument. Prof. Blackshear has written circular letters to the leaders of the race in the state urging immediate action to stamp out the evil by a campaign of education. NEW LEGAL ADVISOR Elizabeth, N. C.—Attorney Cleon W. Brown, of this city, has been elected grand legal adviser of the Grand Lodge of Knights of Pythias of North Carolina. This is probably the strongest and most influential secret order of the Colored people in this state. THE MONITOR Omaha Gives Great Sendoff to Selectmen Who Leave for Camp Funston THE FIRST WORLD WAR The Crispus Attucks' Auxiliary and Red Cross Canteen Workers at the Union Station and Small Section of Crowd Watching Draftees Marching In. Band Halted on Platform and Playing "Over There" and a Medley of Patriotic Airs as Sturdy Selects Swing Down the Driveway and Fall Into Line. OMAHA may be justly proud of the way she has given hearty God-speed to all her stalwart sons who have gone forth to fight for democracy. It was, however, reserved for the departure of the 215 Colored draftees, Monday morning, August 5, to eclipse all similar events, for Omaha has never witnessed a more thrilling scene than the departure of this contingent of her national army. snap, swing and spirit which elicited most favorable comment. Monday morning early saw crowds of people hurrying to the court house, from which point the procession was to start. Long before 7 o'clock: vast throng had assembled here filling the spacious courts, walks and grounds and overflowing into the streets. A brief program, consisting of the singing of the "Star "Guard Your Health and Give the Hun Hell." Mayor Smith's remarks were felicitous and to the point. He urged the men to remember that they were American soldiers with honorable traditions to maintain. Two injunctions he laid upon them: First, guard your health; you'll need it; and second, give the Hun hell. I know you'll do both. And now a word to you, fa- Crispus Attucks Red Cross organization. Canteen workers from white Red Cross organizations. Clergymen and professional men. Selective service men and local boards, each headed by standards and flags provided by the Chamber of Commerce. Organizations and fraternities. Citizens on foot. Several noteworthy events gradually lead up to the great ovation with which thousands of the parents, relatives, friends and citizens of all classes, with cheers and tears sped our boys on their way. There were several social functions, both of a public and more or less private character, among which mention was made in last week's issue of the rousing and enthusiastic reception tendered them by the Colored citizens in St. John's A. M. E. church. On Saturday the whole contingent was guests of honor at a dinner in the handsome rooms of the Chamber of Commerce. Here a brief, but inspiring address was given by Judge Slabaugh, chairman of the military committee, and almost the entire membership of the Chamber of Commerce was present. Then, too, the men had been enthusiastically drilling, night after night, since they were called under the command of William G. Pierce, who attended officers' training school at Camp Des Moines; James E. Bass Clarence Brooks and others who had military training. As a consequence the draftees marched with a OMAHA, NEBRASKA, AUGUST 10, 1918 snap, swing and spirit which elicited most favorable comment. Monday morning early saw crowds of people hurrying to the court house, from which point the procession was to start. Long before 7 o'clock it vast throng had assembled here filling the spacious courts, walks and grounds and overflowing into the streets. A brief program, consisting of the singing of the "Star Spangled Banner" and "America" by the audience, led by Desdunes' band and excellent addresses by the Rev. Griffin G. Logan, pastor of Grove Methodist Episcopal church and Mayor Smith were given "Guard Your Health and Give the Hun Hell." Mayor Smith's remarks were felicitous and to the point. He urged the men to remember that they were American soldiers with honorable traditions to maintain. Two injunctions he laid upon them: First, guard your health; you'll need it; and second, give the Hun hell. I know you'll do both. And now a word to you, fathers and mothers. This should be a proud moment for you. I know what it means to see your boys march away. See this little star on my coat. It cost only 25 cents, but I wouldn't exchange it for the biggest diamond Good Record Will Be Maintained. Dr. Logan briefly, but with well chosen words spoke eloquently of the faithful work of Colored troops during all of America's history, and was confident that the honorable record would be maintained. The Colored boys were faithful at Bunker Hill, at San Juan, on the Mexican border, and are proving their valor and faithfulness in the world war. He said, "It is most fitting that Colored men are to bear their honorable part in winning freedom for the world, for we perhaps feel more keenly than others the meaning of freedom since it is but a few years since hundreds of thousands of good men died upon the battlefields that we might enjoy freedom. Go forth then, selectmen of Nebraska, assured of our love, our blessing and prayers that you may be returned to us again when victory shall be achieved." Mayor Smith's remarks were felicitous and to the point. He urged the men to remember that they were American soldiers with honorable traditions to maintain. Two injunctions he laid upon them: First, guard your health; you'll need it; and second, give the Hun hell. I know you'll do booth. And now a word to you, fathers and mothers. This should be a proud moment for you. I know what it means to see your boys march away. See this little star on my coat, it cost only 25 cents, but I wouldn't exchange it for the biggest diamond money could buy. For anybody with money can buy a diamond, but takes good mothers and good fathers to produce boys who are worthy to wear the uniform of Uncle Sam. And now, boys, Omaha sends you forth with pride. Conduct yourselves as we know you will and vast as this audience it will be but as a handful to the crowds that will welcome you upon your return. Good-by. God bless you. Good-boy." Judge Slabaugh Gives Directions. Judge Slabaugh then gave directions how the procession was to form and warned that there would be no opportunity for farewells and leave-taking at the railroad station. Led by the First Regimental band U. R. of K. P., Dan Desdunes, leader the march to the station began. This was the order: Platton of police. Band. Section of Crowd Watching Patriotic Airs as Sturdy Crispus Attucks Red Cross organization. Canteen workers from white Red Cross organizations. Clergymen and professional men. Selective service men and local boards, each headed by standards and flags provided by the Chamber of Commerce. Organizations and fraternities. Citizens on foot. Citizens in automobiles. The thousands in line proudly carrying flags made an inspiring sight. The Red Cross section, the Crispus Attucks auxiliary, in charge of Mrs. I. T. Bailey, and the canteen workers in charge of Mrs. Luther T. Kountze, presented a beautiful picture. From the hands of the patriotic women the men were given the usual appreciated gifts, comfort kits, tobacco, candy, post cards and such like at the station as they entrained. Mr. Frank Johnson of the Omaha Printing company, presented Wm. G. Pierce a liberal check to be used in buying smokes for the boys. This was judiciously spent for the purpose designated and the distribution placed in the hands of the Red Cross workers It was hard for many to keep back their tears as the boys entrained, but they were sent on their way with rousing cheers and a buoyancy of spirit, born only of patriotic fervor which moves those who fight in a righteous cause. It was a great demonstration which will cheer the hearts of our gallant boys as they fight for world democracy. Lifting Lift, Too! Vol. IV. No. 6 (No. 162) One Million Women for War Service National Training School for Women and Girls Formulating Plans for Training Women for Special War Work—Will Release Men From Various Industries. WASHINGTON.—A million Colored women throughout the United States will be trained to take the places of men in various lines of work, if a plan now being formulated by Miss Nannie H. Burroughs, president of the National Training school for Women and Girls, this city, is carried out. The first step in the plan will be to raise $25,000 in a campaign which began August 1 to be used in equipping the school here to train 200 Colored women at a time for periods of ten weeks. If the plan works out as contemplated, the following courses will be offered: Best methods of preparing and saving food; practical housekeeping; waiting in private and public places; home gardening; canning and drying; motor and truck driving and repairing; operation of elevators; first aid and emergency work; trained supervisors of women's work; trained welfare superintendents; group leaders among women workers; cleaning and care of public buildings. In connection with these courses the school will conduct a lecture course to instruct Colored women to spread the gospel of loyalty and conservation. The whole plan is characterized by Miss Burroughs as one to train Colored women into an "army behind the army." Miss Burroughs points out that the National Training School for Women and Girls in this city is the logical institution for organizing this army because it is nationally known, and the women who own it live in the states where they are in touch with hundreds of women of their race who would be trained for this work. "There is not in all America any provision for the training of Colored women for war emergency work," reads a statement issued by Miss Burroughs. "Special courses are being offered other women. We must not lose sight of the fact that the Colored woman is a most valuable ally. Her power and influence reaches from the kitchen to the castle—from desk to ditch. She handles the food for 10,000,000 of her own race, as well as millions of tons for other Americans. The country needs her intelligent co-operation in its food conservation work and in other war activities. "America needs every woman, black and white, to help win this war. It is as necessary to provide for the training of Colored women as it is to provide for the training of other women to release men for service overseas." M. J. Roach PEOPLES' CLEANERS and DYERS PATRONIZE US BECAUSE WE PATRONIZE JU 2416 Erskine Street. Phone Webster 2991. 2 President Pleased With Conference Warmly Commands "Fine Philosophy of Democracy" Exhibited in Frank and Calm Consideration of War Issues—Sets Inspiring Example for All Patriotic Americans. WASHINGTON, D. C. Aug. 10. President Wilson is greatly pleased with the conference of Colored editors and other leaders of thought and opinion among the Colored citizens of the country, held a short time ago in this city. The report of the conference has been published far and wide and the proceedings have attracted a larger measure of attention than the report of any similar gathering of Colored men since emancipation. In a recent letter the chief executive of the nation plainly indicates his deep interest and genuine satisfaction with the meeting and its successful outcome, as well as with the practical results that have accrued from the frank and unhampered interchange of views as to how the 12,000,000 Negroes of the country might most effectively aid America to win this righteous war for freedom and world-wide democracy. The president feels that the problems considered by the conference were "grave and weighty," and is cheered by the thought that the whole state of feeling throughout the country will be helped by the broad spirit of patriotism which dominated the conferences in their calm, dignified and high-purposed deliberations. In no uncertain terms, the president warmly commends the Colored representatives of the press for their timely emphasis of national unity on the vital issues involved in the war and applauds the inspiring example set by them for all Americans who have at heart the welfare of the nation in its present crisis. The full text of the presidents' letter to the chairman of the conference follows: PRESIDENT'S LETTER ON SPIRIT OF THE CONFERENCE The White House, Washington, July 31, 1918. Dear Mr. Scott: Your letter of June 26 has been called to my attention, and I am both interested and pleased with the report it gives of the meeting held in Washington by leaders of thought and opinion among the Negro citizens of the country. The problems considered by the conference of special importance to the people whom they represent, are grave and weighty, and the whole state of feeling throughout the country will be helped by the frank and M. J. H Republican Justice of 409 Hotel Cuming 1911 Comfo Douglas 2466 PEOPLES' CLEAN Work Called for FIRST CLASS WORK Give Us calm consideration given these matters. In the meantime, it is cheering to see that the fine philosophy of democracy, which is at this time the inspiration of the great effort of our country, was felt and expressed by these conferees as the dominating thought which ought to control all Americans in the present crisis. Cordially yours, Woodrow Wilson. To Mr. Emmett J. Scott, Special Assistant, The War Department. The War Department. This ungrudging indorsement of the Colored editors' conference and sincere tribute to the loyalty of the Colored citizens to the cause held dearest to all Americans will hearten the Negro people all over the land. The president's ringing utterance in denunciation of mob violence, the acceptance of Colored nurses for war service, and a score of advantageous plans for the induction of the Negro soldiers in technical schools and training camps for officers, followed closely by this exceedingly cordial letter of the president, give ground for belief that the Negro-American is, during these days of national emergency and need, coming to 'be recognized more and more by the general government as a factor of importance in the winning of the war. SUBSTITUTE RULE UNCHANGED AND FARMERS MUST USE THEM Householders in buying wheat flour must buy pound-for-pound substitutes and use them during the time the flour is used. Householders may buy not to exceed six pounds of flour for each member of the household for the month. Farmers in exchanging wheat at the mill for flour may do so after they have signed two pledges—one that they raised the wheat on their ground, owned or rented by them, and the other that they will use pound-for-pound substitutes covering the flour. It is not necessary for the farmer exchanging wheat to buy the substitutes at the mill, but he must get them some place and use them while he is using the flour. MAKES PRESENTATION TO PRINCESS CHILES Easter Temple 351 gave a reception July 22 in honor of their princess, Mrs. H. A. Chiles, who is leaving the city for Colorado. Mrs. Joseph D. Lewis delivered the address to about 150 guests. The address was inspiring. Mrs. Lewis stated how best the Negro could help win the war, also what he should do to reach the top. She stressed that we must link our race together and not stand so far apart, let not one link be broken only by death; fight for democracy, Roach American Candidate for of the Peace Julius A. Wiig FOR County Commissioner 1ST DISTRICT Republican Primaries August 20 Better Roads Better Bridges Better Government Born in Omaha. 1916 CUMING STREET Comfortable Rooms—Reasonable Rates D. G. Russell, Proprietor EANERS and DYERS ed for and Delivered. WORK GUARANTEED. Give Us a Trial. BECAUSE WE PATRONIZE YOU Phone Webster 2991. and save all we can to help win the war. At the close of Mrs. Lewis' address she gave to Mrs. Chiles as a token from the temple $23.30. The committee, Mesdames L. A. Smith, W. Porter and A. Dixerson, made all guests welcome. WAR DEPARTMENT BUREAU STEADILY GROWING Washington, D. C.—When Mr. Emmett J. Scott, secretary of Tuskegee Normal and Industrial institute, was called to Washington last October to serve as special assistant to the secretary of war, he immediately requested the department of commerce to release Mr. Wilson H. Davis, who for many years had been performing stenographic and other technical work in that department of the government, and who for many years has been official stenographer of the National Negro Business league. Mr. Davis was accordingly released and has been serving as secretary and first assistant to Mr. Scott since the beginning of his work in Washington. The office force was later enlarged by the addition of Mr. Charles A. Wilson of Boston, Mass., a stenographic helper, and within the last few weeks by the further addition of Mr. Charles L. Webb of Chicago, Ill., a stenographic helper, formerly status clerk in the United States general land office, interior department, and Mr. R. W. Thompson, the well-known correspondent, who has been transferred from the treasury department to serve as an assistant in handling the many intricate problems which come to the office of the special assistant, whose bureau looks after matters affecting the interests of Colored soldiers and Colored citizens generally during the period of the present war, and is acting in conjunction with the committee on public information and other agencies of the government in the important work of stimulating the continued loyalty of Colored Americans. The duties involving upon Mr. Scott have grown steadily in volume and gravity and it has been necessary to steadily increase his office force to keep pace with the overwhelming mass of correspondence that flows daily into the office and to properly care for the welfare of the hundreds of cases that constantly press for attention and touch every possible phase of the activities of the Colored people of the nation. ALBERT W. 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JOHNSON AND SOUTH ```markdown ``` NOTARY PUBLIC. Second Floor Phone South 701 OMAHA, NEB. ```markdown ``` Petition Presented to Congress Extension of Remarks of Hon. Frederick H. Gillett, of Massachusetts, in the House of Representatives, Saturday, June 29, 1918. (Congressional Record, June 29, 1918) Mr. Gillett. Mr. Speaker, under the leave granted to me to extend my remarks in the Record I include a petition to the house of the National Liberty Congress Colored Americans that has been sitting here this week. The petition is as follows: PETITION. To the House of Representatives of the United States of America: the United States of America Honorable Speaker and Representatives, hear and receive, we pray, the petition of the National Liberty Congress, composed of delegates from all sections of the country in behalf of all Colored Americans, those of African extraction, 12,000,000 strong, UNIFORM TAXI CO. Calls Answered Day or Night. Rates $2.00 Per Hour. New 5- Passenger Car. 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Douglas 7150 HOLSUM AND KLEEN MAID Why Buy Inferior When The Best COSTS NO MORE? JAY BURNS BAKING CO. Liberty Drug Co. EVERYBODY'S DRUG STORE B. Robinson, Manager 1904 No. 24th St. Webster 386 Omaha, Neb. loyal citizens desiring liberty and the rights of democracy, we petition you to hear our grievances, to wit, that— First. We are the victims of civil proscription, solely because of race and color, in three-fourths of the states and in the national capital (federal territory), barred from places of public accommodation, recreation, and resort; yes, from such places within government buildings. Second. We are the victims of class distinction, based solely on our race and color, in public carriers in one-third of the states, segregated even when passengers in interstate travel and with the railroads under the control of the federal government. Third. We are the victims of caste and race prejudice in government military and naval schools and in officer schools with other citizens solely on the basis of race and color, and in the navy itself, except as to service below deck. Fourth. We are the victims of proscriptive discrimination, based on our race and color, in the executive departments of the federal government, refused employment in many after appointment through the civil service, segregated at work, in the appointments of health and comfort. Fifth. We are the victims of political proscription in one-third of the states, even in the election of federal officials, in violation of the federal constitution, both indirectly by congressional representation 'based on disfranchisement and directly through intimidation, trickery, or state statutes and constitutions. Sixth. We are the victims in many states, as a consequence of the foregoing civil and political proscriptions of imposition, robbery, ravishing, mob violence, murder, and massacre, because of our race and color, denied protection by police, of sheriffs; denied trial by court or jury, rendered impotent to protect our daughters, wives or mothers from violation by white men or murder by the mob. Inasmuch as our country is now engaged in the most gigantic war in recorded history, going to Europe to fight, our President, Woodrow Wilson, now the moral leader and spokesman of the allied nations which are resisting Germanic aggression having officially declared that our country has entered the fight for the purpose of democratizing the nations of the world and liberating the free people everywhere, that we are embarked upon "an enterprise which is to release the spirits of the world from bondage," that we are "fighting for the rights of those who submit to authority to have a voice in their own government," to "make the world at last free" for "security for life and liberty," to make the world safe for democracy" which, meaning rule of all people, necessarily carries the presumption of the same public rights for all without difference or distinction because of the accidents or race or creed, thereby not creating class privilege, which means autocracy. Inasmuch as American citizens irrespective of race or color are subject to draft, or are drafted into fighting, while all citizens regardless of race are expected to aid the government by moral support, by propaganda, by sacrifice at home to help the government, all of which our racial element is now doing with a loyalty unsurpassed by citizens of any race or color in every war, and, even now, under present treatment, morally greater than that of others because the only vicarious loyalty; In order that our country may not Fifteen Days of Reckless and Ruthless Price Slaughter in Men's, Women's and Children's Wearing Apparel and All Kinds of Shoes. 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HELPHAND CLOTHING CO. 314-316 North 16th Street be weakened in moral position, prestige and power by violations here of the noble pronouncements of its president; In order that the morale and esprit de corps in this war, both of the soldier and of the civilian part of an element of the American nearly one-eighth, may not be weakened by the consciousness of the present denials to it at home of those conditions and ideals which they are sacrificing or are risking life to secure for others, with their soldiers witnessing the continuance of indignities, oppressions, and killing of their kin ere they leave for the battle front abroad, and without assurance of protection to their family, their sisters, wives, mothers from the lynching mob; In order that when this awful world war is over and victory comes to the entente allies, the condition of life of 12,000,000 human beings in the United States of America may not prevent the awful sacrifice from accomplishing the war's moral purpose—democratizing of the nations of the world—and that our own republic may not be a part of the world not safe for democracy; We do now petition you, the congress of the United States of America, as an act of justice, of moral consistency, and to help win the war for world democracy; First. To abolish and forbid all distinctions, segregations, and discriminations based upon race or color in places of public accommodation, recreation, and resort in federal buildings and in federal territory. Second. To abolish and forbid all distinctions, segregations, and discriminations based upon our race and color or upon prejudice of race or color in the emoluments, the rating, the promotions, the placement of employees in the facilities provided by the government for eating, rest, recreating, health for government employees, or for others in federal government buildings or in federal hospitals. Third. To abolish and forbid any distinction, separation, or discrimination based on race or color in any coach of any public carrier operated by the federal government. Fourth. To open the doors of all schools of the federal government and all branches of the army and navy to citizens on the same basis, without distinction or discrimination based on race or color. Fifth. To exercise the mandatory powers of the thirteenth, fourteenth and fifteenth articles of the federal constitution, to the end that there shall be no involuntarily servitude, no denial of the equal protection of law, no denial of the exercise of suffrage because of race, color, or previous condition. Sixth. To pass legislation extending the protection of the federal government to all citizens of the United States of America at home by enacting that mob murders shall be a crime against the federal government, subject to the jurisdiction of the federal courts, for in the words of President Wilson, "Democracy means, first of all, that we can govern ourselves." Herewith endeth the petition of the Colored Americans asking that the words of the president of the United States of America be applied to all at home: "As July 4, 1776, was the dawn of democracy for this nation, let us on July 4, 1918, celebrate the birth of a new and greater spirit of democracy, by whose influence we hope and believe that what the signers of the sition, pres-sons here of of its presi- ce and esprit of the sol- part of an Declaration of Independence dreamed of for themselves and their fellow countrymen shall be fulfilled to all mankind." NEBRASKA HOUSEHOLDERS MUST EAT THIRD LESS SUGAR Nebraska's allotment of sugar for the month of August is 4,153,000 pounds, one-third less than the amount we received in July. This cut of one-third means that Nebraska consumers must reduce their consumption one-third if everybody is to have sugar throughout the month. The new regulations are: Householders may buy two pounds this month for each person in their household. In cities and towns they can buy only two pounds at a time, no matter how large the family. Customers living on farms may buy five pounds at one time. Public eating places may buy two pounds for each ninety meals served. Less essential manufacturers may have one-half the amount they used in the corresponding period last year. For canning and preserving purposes housewives may have what they actually need. To get this sugar for canning they must secure a certificate from the county food administrator or his representative after complying with the requirements of the administrator. "There are no exceptions to these rules," says A. C. Lau, deputy food administrator, "and any report to the contrary must be given no consideration." Smell Sweet Anything in the line of Toilet Articles, Perfumes, Soaps, Face Powder; also Household Articles, Olive Oil, Extracts, etc. Mrs. E. Britton AGENT 2414 Erskine St. Webster 2927 The Business World Business Enterprises Conducted by Colored People-Help Them to Grow by Your Patronage. TERRELL'S DRUG STORE Graduate Pharmacist Prompt Delivery Excellent Service Webster 4443 24th and Grant DR. CRAIG MORRIS DENTIST 2407 Lake St. Phone Web. 4021 PATTON HOTEL AND CAFE N. A. Patton, Proprietor 1014-1016-1018 South 11th St. Telephone Douglas 4445 62 MODERN AND NEATLY FURNISHED ROOMS JONES & CHILES FUNERAL HOME Lady Attendant Calls answered promptly anywhere Web. 1100 and Web. 204 Licensed Embalmer. AUGUST ANDERSON GROCERIFS AND FRUITS Good Goods—Fair Prices Webster 2274 24th and Clark. AMOS P. SCRUGGS Attorney-at-Law 3807 Camden Avenue. Repairing and Storing Orders Promptly Filled NOETH SIDE SECOND-HAND STORE Auction Every Saturday R. B. Rhodes Dealer in New and Second Hand Furniture and Stoves. Household Goods Bought and Sold Rental and Real Estate 2522 Lake St. Webster 908 Annie Banks Cecil B. 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BUY THRIFT STAMPS FINISHED AND ROUGH DRIED All Work Guaranteed 24th St. Tel. Webster 13 At the Washington M. Sanitary and Up-to-Date Market in the Visit Our Branch at the McCrory 5c Store in the Basement. Washington Market 1407 DOUGLAS STREET Douglas 7812. C. H. Single DENTIST Hours M. 1 to 6 P. M: 109 S. Fourteen Omaha TOMORROW'S AND LAUNDRY Work Guaranteed. First Class Color CHES CALLED FOR AND DELIVER 25th and 6 MARSHALL & RELIABLE TAILORS MADE TO ORDER FOR $18.00 AND the arts of repairing and remaking. Our excelled. Our assistant manager, Mr. Ha- returned from Western University, is the service in our shop. 103 So. 14th St. EERN INDEMNITY COMM Incorporated PROTECTION FOR THE ENTIRE FAM any issues policy contracts from age to sixty-five years. PROTECTION THAT PROTECTS CHANCE THAT INSURES THE INS 314 Baird Building, Omaha, Neb. other information call Douglas 1733. Webster 1091 or 2712 Baton Market Market in the Middle Crory 5c and 10c nt. 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WESTERN INDEMNITY COMPANY Incorporated PROTECTION FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY This Company issues policy contracts from age six months to sixty-five years. PROTECTION THAT PROTECTS INSURANCE THAT INSURES THE INSURED 314 Baird Building, Omaha, Neb. For further information call Douglas 1733. OSBORNE West Side, 24th and Lake Sts. Arrow Brand, $3.00 value for... Dark Brown, $10.00 value for... Bk K'd, High Top Shoes, $8.50 value for... Children's Shoes, all sizes. Sizes and styles, just arrived, Special Sale. Sts, special $1.25. Boys' Wash Suits, sizes Pants, $3.50 value for $2.75 Men's Hosie ugalow Aprons, Child's Wash Dresses, Hos 25 PER CENT UNDER DOWNTOWN PRICES Sts. .....$1.98 .....$7.95 value for .....$6.50 Special Sale. Suits, sizes 2 to 6.....$1.45 Men's Hosiery, pair.....25c Presses, Hosiery, Notions. DOWN PRICES Shirts, Men's Arrow Brand, $3.00 value for.....$1.98 Shoes, Men's Dark Brown, $10.00 value for.....$7.95 Women's Black K'd, High Top Shoes, $8.50 value for.....$6.50 Buster Brown Children's Shoes, all sizes. Corsets, all sizes and styles, just arrived, Special Sale. Women's Waists, special $1.25. Boys' Wash Suits, sizes 2 to 6.....$1.45 Men's Dress Pants, $3.50 value for $2.75 Men's Hosiery, pair.....25c Millinery, Bungalow Aprons, Child's Wash Dresses, Hosiery, Notions. 25 PER CENT UNDER DOWNTOWN PRICES Established 1886 3 THE MONITOR A Weekly Newspaper devoted to the civic, social and religious interests of the Colored People of Nebraska and the West, with the desire to contribute something to the general good and upbuilding of the community and of the race. Entered as Second-Class Mail Matter July 2, 1915, at the Post Office at Omaha, Neb., under the act of March 3, 1879. THE REV. JOHN ALBERT WILLIAMS, Editor and Publisher. Lucille Skaggs Edwards and William Garnett Haynes, Associate Editors. George Wells Parker, Contributing Editor. Bert Patrick, Business Manager. Fred C. Williams, Traveling Representative SUBSCRIPTION RATES, $2.00 A YEAR; $1.00 6 MONTHS; $0.3 MONTHS Advertising Rates, 50 cents an inch per issue. Address, The Monitor, 1119 North Twenty-first street, Omaha. Telephone Webster 4243. Last Monday morning more than two hundred of our boys left their homes as soldiers of Uncle Sam. There were smiles and cheers and there were tears, too. The smiles and cheers were the outward expressions of sincere pride, but the tears were the symbols of love. It seemed a holiday event, but it was no holiday. It was the first grim truth that has come to us of what this great world war means. A few months and they will be over there midst shot and shell and blood, helping to lift the standards of the allies against the double eagle of the central powers. And they shall be lifted, too. The sane world has decreed that militarism must be forever crushed and have called upon all men, black and white, and red and yellow and brown, to crush it. Theirs will be glory and for many—death. Our hearts go with them and also our love. Through all the days and the long silent nights our hearts shall be with them, or wills seething across the world to help them and our prayers to aid them. Our one paramount hope will be that they all come back to us safe and sound and happy. That they will come back heroes is conceded. May God bless them and keep them and bring them back—OUR BOYS. "CONTEND WHILE YOU WAIT" Under the above caption The Cleveland Gazette makes an important observation with which we most heartily agree. It would be delightful if we could only pursue the even tenor of our way and wait patiently for every problem and difficulty to work itself out. Unfortunately we are called upon to do our part in helping to make things come out right. We agree with what the Gazette so well says in the following editorial: "All things come to him who will but wait," quotes Editor J. H. Murphy of the Baltimore (Md.) Afro-American, last week, in speaking of the war department's recent belated authorization of the enrolling of our nurses for service in this country and probably "overseas." Yes, Brother Murphy, al' things do come to him who will but wait, but fights for them in a proper way while he waits. That is how we gained the "nurse" concession, Secretary Baker's public statement that local draft boards must stop discriminating against our draftees and the president's splendid plea against mob violence and lynch-murder. All this came as a direct result of our great Washington, D. C., Race Conference's resolutions, and "bill of particulars," lodged with the administration in June of this year. Yes, wait, but only because you have to, and be sure to contend in a proper way for what you are entitled to while you wait. AN AUGUST CONCEPTION Samuel Taylor Coleridge, poet and essayist, writing some 75 years ago, said: "The possible destiny of the United States of America as a nation of a hundred million of free men, stretching from the Atlantic to the Pacific, living under the laws of Alfred and speaking the language of Shakespeare and Milton, is an august conception." The United States is now a nation of a hundred million and more, stretching from the Atlantic to the Pacific, and reaching out east takes in Hawaii and the Philippines, in the north Alaska, and in the south the Panama canal. But grander than its physical is its moral greatness. Its fairness and justice, its courage and power, its maintenance of right and freedom cover the world. The destiny the United States is now fulfilling is a more august conception than even the imagination of the author of Kubla Khan conceived of less than a century ago. SAVING AND SERVING By economizing in consumption and with the resultant saving purchasing the government's war securities the American citizen performs a double duty. The citizen and the government can not use the same labor and material; if the citizen uses it, the material and the labor cannot be used by the government. If the citizen economize in consumption, so much material and labor and transportation 4 OUR BOYS space is left free for government uses. And when the saving effected is lent to the government more money is thus placed at the disposal of the government. The more the people save the more money, labor and materials are left for the winning of the war, the greater and more complete the support given to our fighting men. RACE PRESS COMMENT ON PRESIDENT'S APPEAL A Timely Blow for Democracy. The proclamation is a timely blow for democracy. And while it does not emphasize lynching of Negroes, those who read can but see that the president is determined to let the country know that lynching in any form, and of any human being, is decidedly bad for this country. The proclamation will give the law-abiding citizens of every community the opportunity to strike the monster evil, if they desire. They know now the official attitude of our chief executive, and there is no excuse for further evidences of laxity on the part of officials of any community where lynchings are attempted.—Pittsburg Courier. Great Pronouncement for Justice This is the greatest pronouncement for the cause of human justice that has been born out of the labor pangs of the mighty conflict. Issued under conditions more romantic or sentimental than the president's study it might be expected to rank with Lincoln's immortal Gettysburg speech. Accepted and practised it will accomplish the work so well begun by the spirit released at Gettysburg.—Indianapolis Ledger. May Not Fall on Deaf Ears: That appeal may not fall on deaf ears, but speedily prove itself, to the delight of all liberty-loving Americans, enabling us to take our part in this universal democracy for which we are fighting, is the prayer dove all others to which we say a very loud AMEN!-The Colorado Statesman. Why We Are Fighting Germany By George Wells Parker Last week, out of mere curiosity, I asked twenty different men in all walks of life, "Why Are We Fighting Germany?" and I must confess that I received twenty dissimilar answers and ont one seemed to give me a clear and concise explanation of just why we want to crush German autocracy and why it is inimical to the liberties of mankind. Seven told me that the United States is fighting for an ideal yet my own mind this answer is farthest away from the truth than any. Today we are fighting for as real a reality as ever carried a nation into war and it is my purpose to establish this fact clearly and to justify the mighty effort we are making today to utterly wipe German militarism from the face of the earth. Writers may place the cause of this war at any date they may see fit, but if we are to really understand the menace of German autocracy, we must go back to the Declaration of Independence. It may 'be, as Emerson said, that the shot fired at Concord was the "shot heard 'round the world," but this, from the Declaration of Independence, was in reality the clarion note that called the world to wakefulness. "That, to secure these rights, governments are instituted among men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed; that, whenever any form of government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the right of the people to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new government, laying its foundation on such principles, and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their safety and happiness." When the Declaration of Independence reached Europe, it was the above statement that struck terror to the thrones of Europe. The volatile Frenchman caught the spirit first and the terrible French revolution was the immediate result. Revolutions also began in Spain and Italy and discontent became rife in Germany. --- THE MONITOR Great Anti-Lynch-Murder Plea. President Woodrow Wilson has done what no other president has ever done—he has made a strong plea against mob violence and lynch-murder that ought to, and undoubtedly will, have a salutary influence against America's long-standing and greatest shame and disgrace. It is true that it took a time and a condition, made by a world war, such as this country has never before known, to bring this to pass, but that even they forced the making of such a strong plea by a southern democratic president, surrounded in the two other co-ordinated branches of the government by men of the same political faith and place of residence, is what surprises all, even the most sanguine members of that great Race Conference that brought it about. President Wilson's pronouncement against lynching is one of the finest state papers he has issued and it is undoubtedly one of the most important. A grateful people thoroughly appreciate it, too.—The Cleveland Gazette. Will Lessen Antagonistic Feeling. Will Lessen Antagonistic Feeling. This act of the president's will do much toward lessening the antagonistic feeling that has found place in the breasts of twelve million American citizens. We appreciate the delicate position he has been in since taking the chair. Before his first election he gave promise of being a big, broad, independent-thinking man, one who would be president of all, not a part of the people. Perhaps he was too weak to withstand the hounding of the wolves surrounding him, for he failed signally when opportunity offered to throw out the lifeline to those who needed it most. But it is never too late to make amends, and we are inclined to believe our president intends from now on to do all in his power to make amends for his tardiness in seeing that justice is meted out to all citizens alike. We congratulate President Wilson, not because he is doing his duty, but because he is the first man occupying the highest office in our land since Lincoln who not only has realized that no country can long survive that makes of one citizen a man, of the other a vassal, but has had the backbone to publicly denounce this evil. Perhaps, after all, we are on the eve of true democracy. Who knows?—The Chicago Defender. Will Strengthen Morale of Race. Will Strengthen Morale of Race. We are glad that the president, at this time, issued such a statement, because it will strengthen the morale of the Colored people throughout the country, and at the same time, the leaders of our race will be better prepared to carry the message of hope, encouragement and inspiration to the twelve millions of true hearted Americans.—St. Louis Argus. So nearly did the people of these countries come into their own that in 1822 the autocracies of Europe called a meeting at Verona, Italy, and drafted the secret treaty which has since become one of the most famous documents of secret diplomacy. The first article of this famous treaty not only establishes the purpose of monarchy, but reflects fear of the nations made party to the treaty. Here is Article I exactly as it appears in the treaty: Article I. The high contracting powers being convinced that the system of representative government is equally as incompatible with the monarchial principles as the maxim of the sovereignty of the people with the divine right, engage mutually, in the most solemn manner to use all efforts to put an end to the system of representative governments, in whatever country it may exist in Europe, and to prevent its being introduced in those countries where it is not yet known. (Full face is my own.) Four countries signed this treaty; France, who had returned to monarchy temporarily, signed through Chateaubriand; Austria through Mettemach; Prussia through Berustet, and Russia through Nesselrode. England refused to sign. Just at this time momentous events were taking place in Spain. A revolution was on and England was assisting the revolutionists to overthrow the monarchy. The revolution came suddenly to an end by the Spanish people accepting Ferdinand VII in face of an army of 100,000 soldiers sent by the Holy Alliance, the same alliance that had drafted the secret treaty at Verona. And right here one should never forget the part played by England. Finding herself unable to complete the revolution, England at once recognized the independence of all the Spanish colonies, and Canning, who was the prime minister, notified Monroe of the secret treaty and its probable consequences and in reality caused him to issue the famous Monroe doctrine. This temporary triumph of the Holy Alliance, however, was no easy triumph. The spirit of liberty once aroused is not easily crushed. In the war of 1813, Frederick William III of Prussia, was obliged to promise self government to the Germans before they would fight, but after the war broke his word as was usual with all German rulers. Coincident with the third French revolution (1848) came a general uprising and demand upon the part of the Germans for a democratic government "as in England," and at this time the Prussian parliament came into existence and remained so until 1861. But during all this time the conflicts between the German people and king were constant and finally the king actually wrote out his abdication. It was at this point that Bismarck appeared upon the scene as the Iron Chancellor. He demanded that the king tean up his abdication and promised to restore absolutism to the Hohenzollern. To accomplish this he undertook, without legislative sanction, the wars of 1864, 1866 and 1870. Bismarck did as he promised and when the present emperor came to the throne he found autocracy established firmly. It has been his fool efforts to perpetuate it in the face of the rising tide of socialism and general discontent that caused the world war William II would carry Europe back to the dark ages when Europe herself demanded that popular government was the right of the governed. This then, is the real cause of the world war and as recent as cause may seem, the real cause is that immortal declaration written by Thomas Jefferson and adopted July 4, 1776. I trust I have made this chain of circumstances clear. There is much to be written, but space and time do not permit. To assure one's self of the real meaning of Prussian militarism, one has but to take these facts and follow them in detail and the whole purpose of Hohenzollernism will become clear. To destroy this is the purpose of the allied nations and I say again that there is nothing ideal about it. If human liberty is a real thing, then we fight for a REALITY, the greatest REALITY THAT HAS EVER CALLED TO THE HEARTS OF MEN. SKITS OF SOLOMON A circus is a composite aggregation of everything under the sun from clowns and elephants to popcorn and Reasons W is the Le Reasons Why the Alamo Barber Shop is the Leading Shop of the City Sergt.-Major E. W. Killingsworth At O. T. Camp Pike, Ark. First, we are giving agement has used diso Alamo barber shop ha stepped in the lead an shops in this city. The Alamo barber to a reading and rest plete without, would d had it not been for the may happen to be next or low everyone is de adopted by the Alamo ment that a fatigued fresh and in good trie arranged to the height at work. Never before follow. We advertise We will be glad to inspection and see if t to further the barber than all the shops put Killingswo Phone Webster 5784 First, we are giving the people what they want. Second, the management has used discretion in getting the best barbers obtainable. The Alamo barber shop hasn't waited to see what others could do, but has stepped in the lead and given to the public things unheard of in Colored shops in this city. The Alamo barber shop was the first to hail the public attention to a reading and rest room. The shower bath, which no shop is complete without, would never have been given to the Colored population had it not been for the Alamo barber shop. To avoid confusion over who may happen to be next we use the number system. No matter how high or low everyone is dealt with justly when their turn comes. A system adopted by the Alamo barber shop. Experience has taught the management that a fatigued barber is not the best barber; to keep the barbers fresh and in good trim at all times the shop is provided with stools so arranged to the height of the barber, it is convenient to rest at will while at work. Never before known in the history of the city. We lead, others follow. We advertise and don't knock. We will be glad to have the most fastidious give the place a thorough inspection and see if this is true. The Alamo barber shop has done more to further the barber business and bring to the people their very needs, than all the shops put together have ever done. Killingsworth & Price, Props. The Circus [Name] Encouraging News is Coming Daily From Our Boys Over There. STAND BEHIND THEM! Buy War Savings Stamps Thomas Kilpatrick & Co. pink lemonade, and especially designed to prove how many cullud people there are in one community. Almost anything else can happen and the cullud population is simply sprinkled around in spots, but let a circus come to town and every cullud man, woman and kid from forty miles around will be on the grounds interviewing the monkeys, sideshows and bands. As a rule the above spoken of shady population doesn't care two whoops in Gehenna about the circus parade. What it yearns for and runs to is the circus grounds where the crowds and dust and noise mix up promiscuously. Whenever a circus hits town it generally means rain, but rain has no effect upon cullud folks. Neither would hail and snow and fire. The circus has for them a siren call and when the call comes—they go. The pork chops on the stove may burn up for all they care. Pork chops may be high and come seldom, but circuses come seldom and that is the sum and substance of Sam's philosophy. Just now the churches are crying because of the lack of members, but as to Colored members there is one way to bring them back. Tell them that away off yonder where the streets are of gold and the gates are pearly, that there is one perpetual circus with multitudes of clowns and bands and circus tents and the churches will remain forever crowded. Encouraging New Daily From There. STAND BEHIND Buy War Savi Thomas Kilpa Why the Alamo B Leading Shop of the Six Chairs giving the people what they want. Discretion in getting the best barbers hasn't waited to see what others are and given to the public things unhe barber shop was the first to hail the best room. The shower bath, which had never have been given to the O' the Alamo barber shop. To avoid coexistence we use the number system. No deal with justly when their turn at the Alamo barber shop. Experience has taught barber is not the best barber; to trim at all times the shop is provided of the barber, it is convenient to store known in the history of the city, use and don't knock. to have the most fastidious give the if this is true. The Alamo barber shop business and bring to the people out together have ever done. C. B. MAYO, Foreman. A PRAYER Father, protect our boys in brown Who march from hamlet, field and town; Each one a replica of Thee, Each bears a cross to Calvary. Be with them on the bloody field; Be Thou their armor and their shield. Whisper to those so sorely tried "Hold firm, thy Comrade stands beside." When far from friends and mother care Be with them there—oe with them there. "No greater love hath man than this," Be unto them the love they miss. Father, behold how straight they stand, These boys of our beloved land! Oh, bring them safely home again, This is our fervent prayer—amen. EAT CORN SAVE WHEAT news is Coming in Our Boys Over WIND THEM! vings Stamps patrick & Co. Barber Shop ne City 爱 R. C. Price At Home on the Job R. C. Price At Home on the Job Second, the man- ners obtainable. The ers could do, but has neared of in Colored the public attention which no shop is com- the Colored population and confusion over who No matter how high in comes. A system taught the manage- to keep the barbers divided with stools so to rest at will while city. We lead, others the place a thorough shop has done more ple their very needs, ce, Props. 2416 North 24th Street Lincoln News MRS. SARAH WALKER. RECEPTION FOR DRAFTEES About three hundred people were present at the reception for the drafted boys given at Masonic hall Wednesday, July 31, by the members of the N. A. A. C. P. The Dunbar Boosters were present to assist in the entertainment of the boys. Likewise were the members of the "Ada Young unit" in their uniforms. This organization was recently formed for the purpose of doing Red Cross work for our boys "over there." The patriotic program was opened by the singing of "America," invocation by Rev. J. S. Payne; address by the president, Mr. Clyde Malone; paper, by Mrs. Lela Flippin; song, "Keep the Home Fires Burning;" reading, "Whistling Sam," by Mrs. Smith; paper, "Our Boys as Soldiers," by Mrs. Woods; song, "Joan of Arc," sang as tribute to the women; reading, "The Negro Soldier," Mrs. Sarah Walker. After a few encouraging remarks were made by Mr. Trago McWilliams, a cake, given by Mrs. Gibson to the boys was presented to them by Mr. Wm. Woods. After the presentation of the cake, the audience retired to the reception room, where refreshments were served by the members of the Red Cross. A crowd of several hundred Colored people gathered at the station early Thursday morning to see the fifteen Colored registrants leave for Camp Funston. The boys were the recipients of several receptions before their departure. They were entertained by the following: Members of the First A. M. E. church, the Dunbar Boosters and by the local branch of the N. A. A. C. P. This was the second contingent to The Dunbar CAFE Good Home Cooking Ice Cream, Cigars and Soft Drinks 10th and Q Streets Galbreath & Colley, Props. The CHAPMAN Drug Store 934 P St., Lincoln Opposite Main Door Post Office Cameras and Films, Magazines, Cigars, Candies and a full line of Druggist Swadries C. D. ENNIS First-Class Rooming House Billard Parlor, Cigars Soft Drinks. Barber Shop in Connection 422½ West Fourth. Tel. 2083 GRAND ISLAND, NEB. JEANETTE Candidate for County Super Lancaster JEANETTE C. NELSON Candidate for Nomination County Superintendent Lancaster County Mrs. HOW TO LOOK YOUR The Only Way Is THE FRANCO-AMERICAN WAY Miss Flossie M. Patricia Resident Retailers and Demons Miss Flossie M. Patrick and Mae Burdon Resident Retailers and Demonstrators. Phone B 1199 leave for Camp Funston and it has been indicated that the August call will take more men from the division of Colored men in class 1. The following boys left Thursday for Camp Funston: Josh Gibson, Douglas Porter, Geo R. Burns, Walter Smith, Cecil T. Denton, John N. Nelson, Robert Anderson, George L. Forbes, Jackson McSwain, Alonzo A. Johnson, Tony Chrisman, John S. Harris, Solomon Nelson Jr., Bert Williams, Alexander Morris. SELECTMEN STOP OVER IN LINCOLN A company of nine selectmen from Grand Island and Alliance, Neb., arrived in Lincoln Thursday evening en route to Camp Funston. Their intention was to spend the evening in Lincoln, leaving early Friday morning for the training camp, but were sent upon the wrong train. This caused them to be put off some distance down the road, making them too late to catch the next train, so they were compelled to spend Friday in our city, leaving for their destination early Saturday morning. Mr. Robert Johnson was accompanied on his trip from Denver, Colo., last Thursday 'by Mr. Gcasta Volata, a Hindu, who now resides in Chicago. Mr. Volata is capable of speaking 24 languages and has visited nearly all the countries of Europe. MISS MARY G. EVANS LECTURES ON "TRIP TO THE HOLY CITY" A very large audience greeted Miss Mary G. Evans, the noted evangelist when she spoke on "A Trip to the Holy Land," last Friday evening. The program was opened by the singing of "All Hail the Power of Jesus' Name." Invocation by Rev. J. S. Payne; a song entitled "The Holy City" was rendered very effectively by Mr. J. E. Jeltz, accompanied by Mrs. Isetta Malone. In speaking of her trip Miss Evans spoke of visiting all the prominent cities of France, Germany and Switzerland; of attending the Sunday school convention at Zurich and of the wonderful inspiration received there. Leaving Zurich she went to Italy, Greece and thence to the Holy Land. She also had the pleasure of witnessing the worship of the Mohammedans in Constantinople, noting while there the wonderful colorings of the sky and the innumerable tinted islands. In the Holy Land she visited such biblical places as the Isle of Patamas and the ruins of the temple of Baal in Syria. One feature of this magnificent structure is that each block of limestone used weighs one thousand tons. Another portion of interest viewed were the cedars of Lebanon, Damascus and the city of Tiberius on the sea of Galilee. Miss Evans also had the pleasure of visiting the little town of Nazareth, C. NELSON Nomination Interintendent County Primaries August 20th EDUCATION Graduate Norfolk High School. A. B. Degree Uni. of Neb. A. M. Degree Uni. of Neb. Columbia University S. S. 1916. TEACHING EXPERIENCE Rural Schools three years. City Schools, Oakland and Norfolk, fifteen years. Supervisor and Normal Training Instructor, Teachers College High School, Uni. of Nebraska 1914-1918. County Superintendent of Burt Coounty 1910-1912. Do... Qualifications... Count? ick and Mae Burdon strators. Phone B 1199 the home of Mary, the Church of the Incision, Jacob's well, and the most sacred city in all the world, Jerusalem, where is found more beggars than anywhere else on the face of the glooe. She also visited Bethlehem, the city of Jericho, House of Rahab and also noted the grandeur of the River Jordan, where she was baptized. In the course of her tour she visited Tyrol in Egypt and also the two remaining pyramids, learning while there that the mumies of Rameses and King Pharoah had been removed to the museum nearby. After passing the rock of Gibraltar and before she was well on her way home, she experienced one of the worst storms she had ever seen in the gulf stream. last Tuesday Patrick horne for the picture taken. The Monitor Mr. D. F Funston to also his co Eureka Lak Mr. and M as of Frem Thomas oro K. of P. p ward to as Mrs. Willi liance, Neb stopped over spent a de her friend, CAPTAIN BRYAN COMMANDS In speaking with Mr. Charles W. Bryan last Thursday, our former mayor of Lincoln and now candidate for governor, I was informed that his son, Silas N. Bryan, a young man of marked degree of intelligence is performing military duty at Camp Dodge. One interesting feature of Captain Silas N. Bryan's career is that he resigned his position as instructor of officers at one of the training camps several months ago, making application for the captaincy of a troop of Colored soldiers. Captain Bryan received the appointment and is now captain of Company One, 804th Colored infantry at Camp Dodge. He has been preparing this infantry for active duty and they are almost in readiness for service in France. Mr. Sam Neal, one of our boys to soon leave for France via Ariozna, gave a joy ride to a party of young ladies Sunday eve. Mrs. A. L. Williams is spending a few weeks in St. Joe, Mo., as the guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Morris, and brother, William Morris. A unit of the Red Cross Girls who waited on the Dunbar Boosters and the drafted boys at their reception JOHN BAKER'S POOL and BILLIARD PARLOR Rooms and Taxi Line. 117 E. Front St. Tel. 321 GRAND ISLAND, NEB. Quality Service D. E. Nichols Tailoring Co. Dealers in LATEST FABRICS FOR SPRING AND SUMMER SUITS First-class Barber Shop in Connection LINGOLN, NEB. 19 North Ninth St. Tel. L.8431 Mrs. M. McCOWAN All Kinds of Hair Goods, Straightening Combs, Brushes, Toilet Preparations, etc. J. H. Fred Hartje of Centerville Precinct has filed for the Republican Nomination for County Commissioner District No.3 Mr. Hartje has resided in the county nearly all his life, coming here with his parents as a boy two years old. Born in Creston, Ia., 1877. He is a "good roads" booster and is well familiar with the requirements of the office he is seeking. LINCOLN NEWS LINCOLN, NEB, last Tuesday night, assembled at the Patrick home, 2410 Holdrege street, for the purpose of having their picture taken. We hope to see these in the Monitor soon. Mr. D. E. Nichols went to Camp Funston to visit his brother Charles, also his cousin and will attend the Eureka Lake picnic while there. Mr. and Mrs. Watts and Miss Thomas of Fremont are the guests of the Thomas brothers, and will attend the K. of P. picnic which we look forward to as a big success. Mrs. Williams and daughter, of Alliance, Nebr., en route to Chicago, stopped over in Lincoln Thursday and spent a delightful day as guest of her friend, Mrs. D. E. Nichols. Mr. Eugene Nichols attended the Episcopal picnic in Omaha and was the guest of Miss B. Majors while in the metropolis. Thirty-six women were present at Masonic hall last Thursday afternoon assisting in Red Cross work. THE N. A. A. C. P. ELECTS OFFICERS The adjourned meeting of the N. A. A. C. P. for the completion of temporary organization before making application for charter was held in Grove M. E. Church at 4 o'clock Sunday afternoon, and despite the intense heat there was a good attendance. The Rev. John Albert Williams presided. Several new members were enrolled. The constitution was read and adopted and organization was effected by the election of the following officers: President. Mrs. James G. Jewell; vice president, Wm. T. Ransom; secretary. Mrs. Jessie Hale Moss; treasurer, Thomas Reese; executive committee, the Rev. John Albert Williams, the Rev. G. G. Logan, the Rev. W. C. Williams, E. W. Pryor and Mrs. G. Gordon. The next meeting will be held on the first Sunday in September. H. S. LOWER FOR County Attorney PETER H. H. S. Lower, well known lawyer in Lincoln, is a candidate on the Republican ticket for County Attoorney, Mr. Lower is a graduate of the State University, has been practicing law in Lincoln for over eight years. He was Deputy County Attorney in 1915-166 and made a splendid record for himself in that position. His qualifications are the best and should be the choice of the voters in the coming primaries. Carnival of All Nations 24th and Grant Streets Aug. 12th, 19th, 1918 By St. Jo Every nation will antiquated garb. Jamaica Hottentote Africa, A Liberty, Uncle Sam, by over 200 beautiful Miss Aline Bent contestants for queen Rev. W. C. Will By St. John A. M. E. and Zion Baptist Churches Every nation will be represented by twenty persons in oriental and antiquated garb. Japs, Turks, Arabs, Hindoos, Gypsies, Africans from Hottentote Africa, American Indians, Jews, Ten Clowns, Goddess of Liberty, Uncle Sam, King Menelick. These nations will be represented by over 200 beautiful ladies of this city. Miss Aline Bently of Zion, and Miss Corine Thomas of St. John, contestants for queen of the carnival. Rev. W. C. Williams and Rev. W. F. Botts, General Managers. By Rev. Griffin G. Logan, Minister Two notes on the mortgage debt of the church have just been paid off, leaving two more outstanding. The detailed report of those paying the first third of their pledge on the church debt, which was turned in last Sunday, will be published later in The Monitor. Special mention at this time should be made of little Susie Moton, who turned in $18. The entire list will be given September 22, at which time the Rev. Dr. J. W. E. Bowen will be present. Next Sunday in the absence of the pastor the services will be conducted by the Rev. V. M. Canaday and the Rev. J. N. D. Union. Mrs. W. C. Williams, who has been visiting in Denver, Colo., returned home Monday evening. She reports having spent a very pleasant vacation. Alhambra Saturday Tom Mix in "ACE HIGH" Hearst-Pathe News Fox Comedy Sunday Roy Stewart in "THE FLY GOD" Hearst-Pathe News Billy West Comedy Monday and Tuesday Bessie Barriscale in "WITHIN THE CUP" Mutt and Jeff Comedy and Snakeville Wednesday Pearl White in No. 19 of "THE HOUSE OF HATE" Frederick Ward in "THE HEART OF AZRA" Greer and Harold Loyd Comedy Thursday Gloria Swanson in "STATION CONTENT" Will Open F The Booker T HO Nicely Furnished Steam Heated 523 North 15th St. Lawn ST. PH AUGUST WAIT Carnival of Open For Bus Booker T. Washington HOTEL Furnished Steam Heated Rooms, With or W 5th St. awn Soci T. PHILIP AUGUST 26, 19 WAIT FOR I nival of All Nati Nicely Furnished Steam Heated Rooms, With or Without Board. 523 North 15th St. Omaha, Neb. ST. PHILIP'S AUGUST 26,1918 WAIT FOR IT! Carnival of All Nations 24th and Grant Streets Aug. 12th, 19th, 19 John A. M. E. and Zion Baptist Churches will be represented by twenty persons in oriental a aps, Turks, Arabs, Hindoos, Gypsies, Africans fr American Indians, Jews, Ten Clowns, Goddess King Menelick. These nations will be represent g. 12th, 19th, 19 and Zion Baptist Churches ated by twenty persons in oriental a abs, Hindoos, Gypsies, Africans fr ians, Jews, Ten Clowns, Goddess k. These nations will be represent Aug. 12th, 19th, 1918 24th and Franklin Streets SATURDAY Afternoon and Night "DAMAGED GOODS" Sunday CHARLIE CHAPLIN Diamond 24th and Lake Sts. Don't Miss Any "HOUSE OF HATE" Every Tuesday "FIGHT FOR MILLIONS" Every Friday. This is positively the best se rial ever shown in Omaha. See Them at the Diamond. For Business 15 Washington E L Rooms, With or Without Board. Omaha, Neb. Social PHILIP'S 26, 1918 FOR IT! 9th, 1918 urches s in oriental and s, Africans from wns, Goddess of will be represented AUGUST 15 5 Get a Sick and Accident Policy With a Company That Is On the Square! Get a Sick and Accident Policy With a Company That Is On the Square! I personally attend to the adjustme GEORGE WELLS PARK 933 North 27th Street. P. H. JENKINS The Barber This is what my shop offers you Five barbers who know their business. Our new location at Twentw will have plenty of room, date with all modern co- lor what is right, and whi- nap-to-date methods, with action with my business. Tattlemen, with due courte- The Colored people are g our demands. They want you, so come. I solicit need salary barbers, first. We will try to treat our p k the bunch over in the co d Burdette streets. On, 24th and B Own You WHY NOT I'll Sell You One on CO. WATSO location at Twenty-fourth and Burdette the plenty of room. Everything strictly with all modern conveniences. My shop is right, and what the people demand. rate methods, with latest improvements. with my business. My shop is open to in, with due courtesy and respect to all colored people are growing and improving bands. They want the best and we must so come. I solicit your patronage. alary barbers, first class hair cutters and I try to treat our patrons with due cour- bunch over in the old stand of Mrs. S. R. bette streets. 24th and Burdette Sts. Own Your Home? MY NOT? Sell You One on Easy Payments. WATSON We are now in our new location at streets, where we will have plenty of sanitary and up-to-date with all mod stands on its merits for what is right. A first class place, up-to-date methods. No pool hall in connection with my buddies as well as gentlemen, with due young boys as well. The Colored people and we must meet their demands. They deliver. I have it for you, so come. I I have all guaranteed salary barber all round workmen. We will try to treat tesy. Drop in and look the bunch over in Jackson's cafe, 24th and Burdette streets. New Location, 24th and Do You Own Y WHY NO Then See Me and I'll Sell You O GEO. WA We are now in our new location at Twenty-fourth and Burdette streets, where we will have plenty of room. Everything strictly sanitary and up-to-date with all modern conveniences. My shop stands on its merits for what is right, and what the people demand. A first class place, up-to-date methods, with latest improvements. No pool hall in connection with my business. My shop is open to ladies as well as gentlemen, with due courtesy and respect to all young boys as well. The Colored people are growing and improving and we must meet their demands. They want the best and we must deilver. I have it for you, so come. I solicit your patronage. I have all guaranteed salary barbers, first class hair cutters and all round workmen. We will try to treat our patrons with due courtesy. Drop in and look the bunch over in the old stand of Mrs. S. R. Jackson's cafe, 24th and Burdette streets. New Location, 24th and Burdette Sts. Do You Own Your Home? WHY NOT? Then See Me and I'll Sell You One on Easy Payments. 103 South 14th. MERS FOR DECASION Red Donagh (Established 1866) 11. Y IT WITH FLOWER ness Oppe fortunity for a competent rest in a well established ted. NKS & WI RES FOR ALL REASIONS Donaghue (established 1866) 1622 Harney Street. WITH FLOWERS" less Opportunity for a competent licensed embalmer to a well established undertaking firm in KLS & WILKS FLOWERS FOR OCCASION Alfred Dorn (Established 1 Phone Douglas 1001. "SAY IT WITH FI A Business Op A Splendid opportunity for a com secure one-third interest in a well est Omaha. Partner drafted. BANKS & FLOWERS FOR ALL OCCASIONS Phone Douglas 1001. 1622 Harney Street. "SAY IT WITH FLOWERS" A Business Opportunity A Splendid opportunity for a competent licensed embalmer to secure one-third interest in a well established undertaking firm in Omaha. Partner drafted. 1914 CUMING STREET GOOD GROCERIES C. P. WESIN GRO Also Fresh Fruits and 2005 Cuming St. The Deep Water 1409½ NORTH TWENTY-FIVE We handle first-class fish of all kinds. best varieties: Red Snapper, Fresh Sp and Buffalo. DRIED AND SALT FISH We ask the friends in Omaha when in re call in and see us. We deliver within tw E. HAYNES, Proprietor. ---BUY A H Four-room cottage at 22d and Grace Sts., $1,500; easy terms. FOOD GROCERIES ALWAYS WESIN GROCERIES to Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Water Fish EARTH TWENTY-FOURTH fish of all kinds. We w Snapper, Fresh Spanish M AND SALT FISH OF ALL Omaha when in need of f e deliver within twelve bl IS, Proprietor. Web BUY A HO at 22d and easy ter PROCERIES ALWAYS BIN GROCERY CO. Fish Fruits and Vegetables. Telephone Douglas 1098 Water Fish Market TWENTY-FOURTH STREET of all kinds. We will quote some of the er, Fresh Spanish Mackerel, Mullett, Carp ALT FISH OF ALL KINDS. na when in need of anything in our line to ver within twelve blocks. oprietor. Webster 3943. A HOME--- and easy terms. The Deep Water Fish Market We handle first-class fish of all kinds. We will quote some of the best varieties: Red Snapper, Fresh Spanish Mackerel, Mullett, Carp and Buffalo. DRIED AND SALT FISH OF ALL KINDS. We ask the friends in Omaha when in need of anything in our line to call in and see us. We deliver within twelve blocks. ----BUY A HOME---- 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; ROBBINS INS, FIRE AND TORNADO INSURANCE Diglas 2842 or Webster 5519 G. B. ROE REAL ESTATE, RENTALS, FIRE A Phone Douglas 2842 B. ROBBIE RENTALS, FIRE AND TO the Douglas 2842 or Webs 6 933 North 27th Street. Omaha's Most Successful Barber. Phone Red 7306. Six-room modern house at 2428 Lake St., $3,000; easy terms. Vacant lot at 27th and Miami Sts., $450; easy terms. A policy with the Home Casualty Company is the one you want. Take no other. The protection is for working women as well as for working men. DON'T DELAY. Phone Harney 5737. THE MONITOR BLACK JACK ISRAEL, THE BOSS OF PLAQUEMINI BY FRED C. WILLIAMS Plaquemine, Louisiana, is situated in Iberville parish, at the point where the great government locks connect, the bayou that bears the name of the city with the mighty Mississippi river. This fact gives Plaquemine an advantage from the standpoint of waterway transportation, because Plaquemine bayou connects with Grand lake La Feuche bayou, Byrick bay, through Maimillion and Vermillion rivers the great Tish bayou, connecting up all of the rich plantations both sugar and rice, as well as cotton, and the rich wooded section producing short teak and box, pine, spruce gum, pest oak live oak and the beautiful drooping cypress. From the limbs of these various trees dangle long streamers of gray moss, which in the moonlight, viewed from the deck of the small bayou steamers, os seen in the batoon skillfully sculled by a native, gave the writer an impression of fairy land, decked in its streamers of spangled silver. Such is the country of the central figure of this story whom it is difficult to describe as the good point of Joseph Israel of Plaquemine, Louisiana, are many and perhaps some might thing elusive. He is hotel owner, saloon keeper, politician, laborer, agent and philanthropist. He is a small man in stature, standing five and one half inches in height and weighing about one hundred and five pounds. He has a soft, yet penetrating voice, sharp nose, thin lips, rounded chin, small forehead, small piercing black eyes which have the peculiar habit of narrowing to slits when Jack is studying a new advantage and twinkling brightly when anything amusing is said. And as to his complexion, anyone who has seen him would say he is white, but if you ask Jack as to what he is racially, he will always answer "black," meaning that he is an American Negro, and he emphasizes the black, hence the name Black Jack, which he accepts readily and without comment. Every plantation owner, every logger, every swamper, every fishing boat owner, every oyster dredger, every steamboat man, in search of labor always applies to "Black Jack." Every man seeking help, sympathy charity or a job applies to "Black Jack." He supplies the employers and makes nothing but verbal contracts, the main specification being fair treatment and fair pay to the men. He is often called upon to settle disagreements and grievances, real or imaginary, between both employer and employee. In the little town where he resides and at the saloon which he operates, during the course of a day, week month or year, he is visited by mer from every walk of life, and Solomcr like he gives out his decisions in a fair justice-loving manner. He distributes his charity in an unostentatious way and claims no credit for doing so; and when called a good man by some aged man or woman, whom he has helped or from some appreciative man, who through Jack's political "pull" is freed from the courts, he will answer in that inimitable way peculiar to himself: "That's nothing; anybody can do that who has a mind to do so." Turning to me after pushing a man from the door who had ordered the third drink in less than fifteen minutes, which is one of Jack's most stringent rules, as he never allows a man to drink enough to get drunk in his place, he said in his quaint and yet most earnest manner: "If that fellow had been a water-man I would have allowed him three drinks, as it would take that much to get the damp out of him, but as he is only a day laborer, two was enough," and the men go away cursing him only to come back the next day to thank him. He sits quietly back and scans his He sits quietly back and scans his paper, and now and then casts a quick glance to the bar, that none English Women guaranteeing next Year's Food Supply KENT COUNTY WOMEN PLOWING WITH TREVOTORS may violate his rules, while awaiting the next visitor, which is never long, for "Black Jack" directs the destiny of many men and women in the communities along this great island water way, and some day when he missed from his usual seat in his corner, by the old style desk, and the word is whispered that Black Jack is no more, all Plauquemine will mourn. "Any prejudice whatever will be insurmountable if those who do not share in it themselves truckle to it and flatter it and accept it as a law of nature."—John Stuart Mill. LEGAL NOTICE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION OF SOUTHSIDE COLORED BUTCHERS CLUB. Know All Men By These Presents: That we, the undersigned, whose names are hereto attached, have associated ourselves together for the purpose of forming and becoming a corporation under and by virtue of the laws of the State of Nebraska and for that purpose do hereby adopt the following Articles of Incorporation: ARTICLE I. The name of this corporation shall be the Southside Colored Butchers Club of Omaha. ARTICLE II. The place of business shall be the City of Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska. ARTICLE III. The general nature of the business of this corporation shall be to rent and maintain a building or suite of rooms where its members may meet to study and discuss all economic, social and political questions, and for their own entertainment and amusement for their mu and welfe. The officers shall be a president, vice president, treasurer and secretary. And they shall be elected annually, the first election to be held at Omaha, Nebraska the third Monday in July, 1918, and the third Monday in July each year there after during the existence of this corporations. ARTICLE IX. Membership. The board of directors shall fix and maintain the qualifications of members as provided in the constitution and by laws. ARTICLE X. Indebtedness. The indebtedness of this corporation shall at no time exceed three-fifths of the capital stock. These Articles of Incorporation may be amended at any regular meeting by a two-thirds vote of the stock represented at such meeting; provided there are represented, one-fifth of the stock of said corporation, which shall be required to make a quorum. And provided further that such amendment shall have been made at the stockholders' through the secretary at least ninety days prior to said meeting. On this 3rd day of July, 1918, before me personally appeared Harry Norman, Robert Jones and Ole Jackson, to me known to be the identical persons whose names to the within instrument are subscribed and acknowledged that they executed the same for the purposes therein set forth. Witness my hand and notarial seal this 3rd day of July, 1918. P. J. MADDEN. (Seal) Notary Public. 41-4-3 J. P. PALMER, Attorney at Law NOTICE BY PUBLICATION ON PETITION FOR SETTLEMENT OF FINAL ADMINISTRATION ACCOUNT. In the County Court of Douglas County, Nebraska. In the matter of the estate of Hanna Pearson, deceased: All persons interested in said matter are hereby notified that on the 31st day A guaranteeing Food Supply PREJUDICE ARTICLE 1 ARTICLE IV ARTICLE V ARTICLE VI ARTICLE VII ARTICLE IX Membership ARTICLE XI Amendment of July, 1918, Emelia V. Pearson 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 administrix, and that a hearing will be had on said petition before said court on the 17th day of August, 1918, and that if you fail to appear before said court on the said 17th day of August, 1918 at 9 o'clock a. m., and contest said petition, the court may grant the prayer of said petition and make a further decrees, allowances, decrees, the court may seem proper, to the end that all matters pertaining to said estate may be finally settled and determined. BRYCE CRAWFORD, County Judge. 8-3-10-2t TRUNKS Made from good clear lumber, covered with fibre; well bound on edges. Durable corners and braces where necessary. Sturdy locks and hinges, 2 trays nicely cloth lined. Priced at $10.00, $12.00, $13.50 and $15.00. Freling & Steinle "Omaha's Best Baggage Build- ers" 1803 FARNAM STREET The E. L. Garage 24th and Lake. General repairing, storage and accessories. Ali work guaranteed. Open Day and Night. Tel. Webster 630. WATERS BARNHART PRINTING CO OMAKA Telephone Douglas 5712 PACIFIC Pool Parlor C. BRANCH, Proprietor BOB JOHNSON, Mgr. 1014 SOUTH TENTH STREET (Opposite Pullman Hotel) OMAHA, NEB. Hill-Williams Drug Co. PURE DRUGS AND TOILET ARTICLES Free Delivery Tyler 160 2402 Cuming St. Mrs. R. F. Bolden PORO HAIR CULTURIST Scalp Treatment a Specialty. Phone Webster 3003. 2307 North 27th St. C. S. JOHNSON 18th and Izard Tel. Douglas 1702 ALL KINDS OF COAL and COKE at POPULAR PRICES. Best for the Money C. J. CARLSON Shoes and Gents' Furnishings 1514 No. 24th St. Omaha, Neb. Want to Buy or Rent a House? Then Get in Touch With A. J. DAVIS & CO. Real Estate and Rentals 220 South 13th St. Doug. 7150. Res. Web. 839. Start Saving Now One Dollar will open an account in the Savings Department of the United States Nat'l Bank 16th and Farnam Streets F. WILBERG BAKERY Across from Alhambra Theatre The Best Customers to Good for Our Customers. Telephone Webster 673 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 Standard Laundry 24th, Near Lake Street Phone Webster 130 Work called for and delivered All Work Guaranteed J. H. HOLMES We Buy and Sell Second Hand Clothes. Gent's Suits to Order Ladies' and Gents' Suits Remodeled, Cleaned, Pressed and Repaired. We loan money on clothing, hats and shoes. 2022 N. 24th St. Web. 3320 C. H. MARQUARDT CASH MARKET Retail Dealer in Fresh and Salt Meats, Poultry, Oysters, etc. 2003 Cuming St. Doug. 3834 Home Rendered Lard. We Smoke and Cure our own Hams and Bacon. OMAHA 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. PORO HAIR CULTURE We treat the scalp and grow the hair. Manicuring and massage. HATTIE B. HILL, Proprietor 2320 North 26th St. Phone Webster 3390. I TAKE PLEASURE in thanking you for your patronage. I want your trade solely upon the merits of my goods. You will profit by trading here. H. E. YOUNG Webster 515 2114-16 N. 24th St. Painless Extraction Have those old teeth removed and protect your health. Any number of teeth can be replaced by a plate or bridge, made to look natural. Consultation Free. Dr. P. W. Sawyer DENTIST Phone Doug. 7150. 220 S. 13th St 13th and Farnam St. Ladies Wanted! To Learn Chiropody. A good Chiropodist in every modern Hairdressing Parlor will add greatly to your business and give comfort to your patrons. MRS. STEWART. Chiropodist and Food Specialist. 623 W. Broadway. Council Bluffs Tell Black 3913. MADAME HENDERSON HAIRDRESSER and MANICURIST Agent for the Celebrated Madame Walker The Walker Method Taught. Diplomas Granted. Phone Webster 1489 2304 N. 25th St. Omaha, Neb. Miss Dollie Crawford Will positively grow the Hair, regardless of condition of Hair or Scalp. Real Poro Treatment is all you need. Poro System Taught. She also makes all kinds of Crocheting and Tatting. Work for sale. For information PhoneWebster 1332. See Her at 3333 Emmett St. VISIT THE LITTLE HOMESTEAD CAFE Good Home Cooking. Baths. 1912 Cuming St. Washington & Givens, Props. TUCHMAN BROS. 24th and Lake Street Branch. GROCERIES, MEATS BAKERY The Jones Poro Culture College Positively Grows the Hair FORMULATED 1900 "PORO" HAIR GROWER MADE ONLY BY Mrs Amelia Harrobo Malone ST LOUIS MISSOURI FOR DANDRUFF FALLING, HAIR TITHING SCALP; GIVING LIFE, BEAUTY, COLOR AND ABUNDANT GROWTH THIS STYLE OF BOW ADDED JUNE 1902 NET WT. 2 OZ PRICE SO CENTS Try our scientific method of treating the scalp. We positively grow hair or money refunded. Electric massage for scalp repair. System taught. Sterilized equipment. Steam heated booths. All work private. MRS. ANNA EVANS JONES 1516 North 24th St. Webster 5450 Harney 5100 TEXAS WHEN IN TEMPLE, TEXAS STOP WITH Mrs. J. S. Dawson 218 South 4th Street TEXAS Who gains pleasure in making you comfortable. Satisfaction guaranteed. Rates reasonable. Write or wire for accommodation. Events and Persons Mrs. Lucille Harroid, 1706 North 27th street, who underwent an operation at the St. Joseph hospital Saturday, August 3, is doing nicely. Are you going? Where? To the Ever Ready Girls first annual dance, Friday evening, August 16, at the U. B. F. and S. M. T. hall, 24th and Parker. Mr. Step Lively of Kansas City will be there.—Adv. Mrs. Clara Rogers of 2430 Grand street is visiting her sister, Mrs. Hobson, in St. Louis for a few weeks. Mrs. E. G. Scott entertained at a beautifully appointed breakfast on Wednesday morning complimentary to Mrs. Bowler and Mrs. Hamilton of Deadwood, S. D. Furnished Rooms—Strictly modern, With or without board, 1516 North 16th St. Tel. Web. 4983. The Phi Delta sorority entertained at a dancing party at Hanscom park on July 31. The draftees were the guests of honor. The Rev. G. G. Logan left Thursday, August 8, to attend the midyear district conference in Salina, Kas. The Mothers' club will meet with Mrs. Ashby, 2111 Poppleton street. on Thursday the 15th. Taxi. Call J. D. Lewis. Prices $2 to $3.00 an hour... Stand Web. 3499. Residence, Web. 949.—Adv. Mrs. C. C. Cook, Mrs. Rose Smith, Mrs. Collins, Miss Creola Jackson, Marcelete Chapman and Master C. C. Cook, all of Shreveport, La., spent the week in the city as guests of the Patton hotel, while en route to Colorado, Wyoming, Utah and California. Dr. J. H. Williams of Kansas City, Mo., Grand Master of U. B. F. and S. M. T.'s of Missouri jurisdiction, was in the city last week making his annual visit to lodges, temples and juveniles. Dr. Williams was the guest of Dr. and Mrs. Gooden during his visit here. Furnished Rooms—Strictly modern. With or without board. 1516 North 16th. Tel. Webster 4983. Mr. Wm. Patrick and family of Aurora, Neb., spent a few days visiting in St. Joseph, Mo., the past week. Mrs. Patrick and daughter, Edna, journeyed to on Kansas City Thursday to spend a few days with relatives and friends, while her husband journeyed to Omaha to visit his brother, Bert, and his nephew, Bertrand, and will then spend a few days with his brother and sister at Lincoln before returning home. Mr. John Harris of Aurora, Neb., was among the boys en route to Berlin via Camp Funston. Smoke John Ruskin 5e Cigar. Biggest and Best.—Adv. Mrs. O. V. Goodlow, one of Red Oak, Iowa's, successful farmers, is visiting her son, General Logan Goodlow, who will soon leave for Berlin. Miss Hazel Perry, one of Omaha's most popular young ladies, received her diploma from Boyle's College with high honors. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Rollins, of Nebraska City, spent Sunday in the city visiting Mrs. Rollins' sister, Mrs. Martha Moore, of Nicholas street. They motored over from Nebraska City and returned in the evening. Mr. Rollins is a Monitor booster in his town. John E. Jeltz, formerly of Omaha, but now of Lincoln, came up from the capital city Sunday afternoon to visit friends and help send off the Omaha boys Monday. He returned to Lincoln Tuesday. Miss S. P. Jewell, of Chicago, is visiting her brother, James G. Jewell, 2911 Lake street. Mr. and Mrs. S. F. Alexander arrived in the city from Memphis Tuesday, August 5th. They will make their future home here. Miss Anna Alexander of 1923 North 27th street. Mr. J. H. Broomfield and Mr. Wm. Jackson put an automobile at the disposal of the Rev. G. G. Logan and family to attend the farewell reception tendered the draftees at the court house Monday morning. Mrs. Walter Stevens, 2707 Corby, has returned from Independence, Kas., where she was called to the sick bed of her sister, Mrs. B. E. Peoples. Miss Clara Scott, of Tulsa, Okla., returned home with Mrs. Walter Stevens to make her future home here. The Mt. Moriah Baptist church wishes to publicly express gratitude for the splendid service donated in making the reception in honor of Rev. and Mrs. M. H. Wilkinson a success by Mrs. Lawrie, Mrs. Hicks, Mrs. West, Mrs. James, Mrs. Burford and Mrs. North, cateresses. Also Mr. J. A. Clark, head waiter, university club, assisted by H. Bartlett, A. Miles, C. Garrett, B. Jones, J. R. Douglas and J. Anderson. Committee. RETIRES AFTER TEACHING NEARLY HALF CENTURY New York.-Mirs Maritach Lyons has retired after teaching in the public schools here for 47 years. THE MONITOR Commander of Army Students Lieutenant Russell Smith Detailed for Important Work at Howard University. Washington, D. C.—Lieutenant Russell Smith has been detailed as commanding officer of the Washington Army Training Camp just opened on the Howard university grounds. Lieutenant Smith is a native of Covington, Va., where he was reared and received a rudimentary education in the public schools. He enlisted in the 10th United States cavalry, and served with Troop B of that organization thirteen years. He saw foreign service with the gallant 10th cavalry in the Philippines and in Mexico. He attended the reserve officers' training camp at Fort Des Moines last year and was graduated, receiving a commission as first lieutenant. His most recent military service was at Camp Dix, where he served on a detail with the 153d depot brigade and with a field artillery regiment at that station. His commission and assignments have been earned by diligent and meritorious service. The student army training camp at Howard is for the instruction of representatives of Colored colleges throughout the land, to the number of 500, who will be given intensive training in military science and tactics for a period of forty-seven days, after which they will return to their respective institutions to train others in the work which they have learned. Provision has been made for the formation of a student army corps which will be advantageous to the national army when the young men are eventually called to the colors. Many Colored schools are taking advantage of this training offered at Howard university. CHARLES BIRD'S BODY INTERRED IN PRIVATE The body of the late Charles Bird, husband of Mrs. Josephine Bird, 2425 Erskeine street, was taken up Tuesday morning, July 30, and interred in a private lot in Forest Lawn cemetery. Charles W. Bryan CANDIDATE FOR GOVERNOR—OPPOSES PROFITEERING Pledges unswerving loyalty to President Wilson in winning the war. OLD AGE PENSIONS FOR WAGE WORKERS. I favor state insurance again sickness and injury for all wage earners and a plan of old age pensions for dependents. It to the interest and the welfare of the state that our wage earners be given the same care and protection that other governments are giving. I favor the establishment of municipal public markets, municipal slaughter houses, municipal coal yards and municipal produce markets, which necessary to keep the cost living down to a patriotic basis. I favor municipal ownership of public utilities. people who are compelled to patronize them. I favor the development by the state of water power on our rivers and streams to give the people cheap light, cheap heat, cheap power, and to conserve the fuel supply and transportation of same. I would enforce the state laws against monopoly in restraint of trade and urge the enactment of new legislation necessary to prevent profiteering. I favor the conducting of the state government upon a business basis by cutting out unnecessary appropriations, reduce taxes, abolish unnecessary boards and commissions. As governor I would appoint no profiteer to office. As governor I would endeavor to promote unity among the people and to co-ordinate their efforts to increase food production, and support of all war activities. I refer the people of Nebraska to my record as mayor of Lincoln in destroying monopoly control and reducing the cost of living, as a guarantee of my fidelity to the people's interests, if nominated, and elected governor of our state. SOME OF THE THINGS ACCOMPLISHED BY MR. CHARLES W. BRYAN WHILE MAYOR OF LINCOLN Led successful fight for commission form of government and thereby enabled Lincoln citizens to buy electric current from municipal light plant, saving in light and power bills about $75,000 annually to the people. Led successful fight against giving gas company fifty-nine year franchise, which also defeated compromise of refund due Lincoln people, saving to public of $100,000. Led fight that defeated the so-called home-rule charter, and preserved the right to the cit yof Lincoln to have municipal ownership of public utilities. Required Lincoln Gas company to reduce price from $1.20 to $1.00 per thousand cubic feet, saving to gas consumers $56,000 annually. Successfully resisted a raise in street car rates to school children, saving about $3,000 per year. Secured from the express companies of Lincoln an extension of the free delivery zone to include practically the entire city. Established a free municipal employment bureau to assist the laboring classes to find employment. Established a free legal aid department, which settled more than six hundred cases for wage workers unable to employ an attorney. Many reforms and reorganizations in city government in the interest of efficiency and economy were enacted under the leadership or upon recommendation of former Mayor Bryan, as the files of Lincoln's daily newspapers will verify. The Lincoln State Journal commended Mr. Bryan at the close of his term as follows: "He is one of the few mayors the city has ever had who could see what the municipal government ought to be and had the courage to carry out his ideals so far as he could with the machinery at his disposal. The record of things accomplished under somewhat adverse circumstances is impressive enough to hide the blunders. Mr. Bryan deserves something more than the perfunctory thanks of the city upon his retirement from office." IF YOU FAVOR HIS PROGRAM HELP NOMINATE FOR GOVERNOR CHARLES W. BRYAN in the DEMOCRATIC PRIMARIES, AUGUST 20, 1918 The disinterment was witnessed by his wife, Rev. G. G. Logan, Misses Lillian Ellis, May White, Irene Stewart, Messrs. Bob Johnson, Charley Trimble, Lee Everett, Buddy King Sam Simmons and several white friends who were intimate friends of Charley Bird. The new private lot is one of the most beautiful in the cemetery, overlooking the surrounding country, and commands a charming view of the meanderings of the Missouri river. Soon a beautiful granite monument will be erected to mark his long, last resting place. Many telegrams were received by the widow of the deceased from friends in various parts of the country. BOOZE FOR CAMP MEETING CONCEALED IN MILK CANS Wilmington, Del.—Following a chase of several miles over country roads late Saturday afternoon, State Detective McCoy, aided by Constables Tinsman and Whittington, arrested Thompson Empson, Sherman Oakley, Ernest Waples and Hattie Sliney, all Colored, with an automobile truck loaded with 31 quarts of whiskey concealed in milk cans. The truck was owned by a downstate milk shipper, who employed Oakley to operate it between Middleton and this city daily. At police headquarters here the prisoners confessed to planning to deliver the "wet" goods to the camp meeting at Hamtown, near Middletown. They will be given a hearing before Magistrate Gillis on charges of violating the law in shipping or transporting intoxicating liquors from "wet" to "dry" territory. PASSED CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATION Miss Minnie Givens, of 1154 North Twentieth street, who graduated in the class of 1917 from the Commercial High School, took the Civil Service examination in stenography and typewriting for field service August 5, and has received notification of having passed a successful examination. OR OF LINCOLN W. Bryan R—OPPOSES PROFITEERING Pledges unswerving loyalty to President Wilson in winning the war. OLD AGE PENSIONS FOR WAGE WORKERS. I favor state insurance against sickness and injury for all wage-earners and a plan of old age pensions for dependents. It is to the interest and the welfare of the state that our wage-earners be given the same care and protection that other governments are giving. I favor the establishment of municipal public markets, municipal slaughter houses, municipal coal yards and municipal produce markets, when necessary to keep the cost of living down to a patriotic basis. I favor municipal ownership of public utilities to protect the size them. state of water power on our rivers cap light, cheap heat, cheap power, and transportation of same. against monopoly in restraint of new legislation necessary to pre- state government upon a business appropriations, reduce taxes, abolish ons. to profiteer to office. to promote unity among the people increase food production, and sup- a to my record as mayor of Lin- ol and reducing the cost of living, the people's interests, if nominated. A Store that Appreciates Your Patronage ORKIN BROTHERS M.Wassermann Manager Cor 121th. & O Sis. Lincoln Nebr. Exclusive Ladies Outfitters J. P. PALMER J. P. PALMER PETER H. County Attorney in, regardless of his standing or com- pare deal; and the laws shall be thou- dout persecution of anyone. CHARLES UNI Candidate for Republican Nomination County Commissioner with Commissioner District Solicits Your Every man, regardless have a square deal; are forced, without persecution CHARD Candidate for County Fifth Commission Every man, regardless of his standing or condition, must have a square deal; and the laws shall be thoroughly enforced, without persecution of anyone. Fifth Commissioner District Solicits Your Vote Resident of the District for 37 Years. I promise if elected a tion of the affairs of the stantial roads and bridges A. F Painting, Pa Estimates Furnished 4827 Erskine Street. Su THE I The Wid if elected an honest, efficient, economic fairs of the county. I favor the building and bridges, and keeping them in good m A. F. PEOPLES Printing, Paperhanging and Decorat Furnished Free. All Work On Street. Phone W I promise if elected an honest, efficient, economical administration of the affairs of the county. I favor the building of good substantial roads and bridges, and keeping them in good repair. Painting, Paperhanging and Decorating. Estimates Furnished Free. All Work Guaranteed. 4827 Erskine Street. Phone Walnut 2111. Subscribe for THE MONITOR The Wide-Awake Week THE MONITOR The Wide-Awake Weekly $2.00 a Year in Advance THE 1119 No. 21st Ware O 141 HOME MADE CANDIES, Ice ARTH Obee-Hunter-W (People North ADDRESS THE MONITOR o. 21st St. Omaha re Candy Kitc Ware Candy Kitchen CANDIES, FRESH EVERY DAY. ICE SOFT DRINKS Ice Cream, 40c a Quart. HOME MADE CANDIES, FRESH EVERY DAY. ICE CREAM AND SOFT DRINKS ARTHUR A. WARE, Prop. Obee-Hunter-Wakefield Funeral Home Obee-Hunter-Wakefield Funeral Home (People's Undertaking Co.) North Side 2101 Cuming St. Phone Douglas 8103 South Side 24th and Q Sts. Nights and Sundays Call South 2614 All other times call Douglas 8103, main office and calls will be answered at once. We belong to most all Fraternal orders. Can secure county burial for those who have not means for burial. Ring and ring again until you get us, Douglas 8103. E, Mgr. J. H. Wakefield, Secy.NAT. HU er Phone South 2614 Res. Te FRANK GOLDEN, Auditor. G. W. OBEE, Mgr. J. Embalmer PETER H. HARRIS Republican Candidate For County Attorney of his standing or condition, must and the laws shall be thoroughly en- ton of anyone. LES UNITT Republican Nomination for Commissioner Enter District Solicits Your Vote honest, efficient, economical administra- tunity. I favor the building of good sub- and keeping them in good repair. PEOPLES rhanging and Decorating. ee. All Work Guaranteed. Phone Walnut 2111. MONITOR -Awake Weekly ADDRESS E MONITOR st St. Omaha, Neb. Candy Kitchen 1415 North 24th Street FRESH EVERY DAY. ICE CREAM AND SOFT DRINKS cream, 40c a Quart. R A. WARE, Prop. Wakefield, Secy.NAT. HUNTER, Treas. one South 2614 Res. Tel. Web. 4740 GOLDEN, Auditor. 7 PETER R. Orkin Brothers An Extra New Every Hat is a N All the new Fall color seas Blue, Gray and C While The Any Su AT $7.50 AND $8.75 Every Hat is a New York Model and worth from $10.00 to $12.50. All the new Fall colors, including Purple, Taupe, Beaver, Brown, Overseas Blue, Gray and Combinations. While They Last---Your Choice of Any Summer Trimmed Hat in Stock at $1.95 Materials: Georget and I Colors: Pink, Blue Georgettes, Taffetas, and Ribbons Pink, Blue, White, San TEX. happy life. Materials: Georgettes, Taffetas, Malines and Ribbons Colors: Pink, Blue, White, Sand, Navy Mrs. Jessie Davis of Dallas is here visiting her mother, Mrs. Jessie McKinzie, at 1206 Dorrance street. Mrs. Dimpel Johnson is visiting Los Angeles and San Francisco, Cal. for a few weeks, and will return home next week. George Bleakley and Miss Nettie Randaugh were married last Friday night. Mr. Walter Word and Mrs. Julia Howard were married last Thursday. We wish the contracting parties a MICHAEL "The Sheriff Republica —F SECON My Motto—Enforcement Fear o WHAT IS A R HAEL L. CL The Sheriff on the Job Republican Candidate —For a— ECOND TER o—Enforcement of the Law Fear or Favor. IS A REAL AMEN MICHAEL L. CLARK "The Sheriff on the Job" Republican Candidate —For a— SECOND TERM My Motto—Enforcement of the Law Without Fear or Favor. WHAT IS A REAL AMERICAN? PETER H. BURTON If these sentiments meet with you C.W. BRITT, Republican C Republican Candidate for Co 2 --- 16th and Harney PALESTINE, TEX. argettes, Taffetas, Malines and Ribbons Blue, White, Sand, Navy here Mc- sitting Cal. happy life. The American Woodmen had their installation at St. Paul's church last Monday night and it was a success. They took in twenty applications. Dr. W. R. Roberts, who was reported shot in last week's issue, is doing very well at this writing. The delegation of the Methodist church will leave tomorrow for the district conference which will convene on the 7th at East Calvert with the Rev. G. W. Carter, district superintendent. Mrs. E. M. Grigg is home from Prairieview. EL L. CLARK teriff on the Job" American Candidate —For a— OND TERM Accement of the Law Without ear or Favor. REAL AMERICAN? He is a Patriot, not a Partisan. He Votes. He keeps informed on Public Questions. He is clear of Race Prejudice and wants the Black Man or the Yellow Man to have Equal Privilege with himself. His Heart beats a little faster when he sees the Stars and Stripes. He is made of three Ingredients: Washington, Franklin and Abraham Lincoln. He Respects Women, any Woman. He does not care what your Religious belief is so long as you are decent. He is a good Loser, as well as a Winner. He does not enjoy Riches in midst of Poverty. He is Loyal to his Family, to his Friend and to his Country. He wants the United States to be a Big Brother to the Rest of the World. an Candidate for County Attorney TnE MONITOK ners 16th and Harney Saturday Of Millinery AT 50 AND 58.75 th from $10.00 to $12.50. Beaver, Brown, Over- r Choice of med Hat 12.50. Over- 16th and Harney A Mrs. L. M. Strain and Miss Willie Wesley are home from Prairieview. Mr. P. R. Updack and Mr. E. O. Massey are home on a furlough and will return to their post of duty tonight. These two gentlemen are in the school for the navy. Mr. H. L. Price was in the office today on business. The West Union Baptist church have out a program for a "Slabtown Convention" to be pulled off on the 8th of this month. Yes, sir, Palestinians know a good thing when they see it. That's why they like The Monitor. HASTINGS HONORS DRAFTEES Given Reception on Eve of Their De parture for Camp Funston. Hastings, Nebr., Aug. 1, 1918.—Marvin Lodge No. 31, A. F. and A. M. tendered a reception in honor of the Colored registrants, Daniel Gates, Roy Lee Moore and Sam Lane of Adams county at the G. A. R. hall. The assemblage was called to order by the Worshipful Master, A. W. Gates. The song service was conducted by the M. E. Church chor Mrs. D. Hurd presiding at the piano. Invocation by Rev. E. T. Carrington. Opening address by R. P. Booth Short addresses were made by Rev E. T. Carrington, J. S. Craig and others. Presentation of emblematic swords were made to the registrants by Worshipful Master, A. W. Gates. Benediction was by Rev. E. T. Carrington. Then the audience marched in a body to the Burlington station to see the registrants entrain on No. 6. MORE RED CROSS UNITS FOR BIRMINGHAM Birmingham, Ala.—Two additional Red Cross units have been organized among the Colored people in Birmingham with a large membership and splendid work is being done by them. The Crispus Attucks Auxiliary of the Red Cross held a very successful meeting Tuesday afternoon at the HARRY PEARCE HARRY PEARCE ARCE Philip 4935-37 The Faste We Sa Wartime That Is Costume 7952 These Frocks THE FASSE Dear Madam: Just mind you that we have back lace. These corsets are keep their shape and sonally recommend by the manufacture keep them fresh and May we show you to ```markdown ``` N. W. C. A. Home, and adjourned the meetings for the month of August as there will be no work until September. The Auxiliary gave a donation of $5 to the N. W. C. A. At the close of the meeting the president, Mrs. I. Bailey, served the ladies with ice cream, as an expression of her appreciation of their cooperation and help in the work during the past year. The Crispus Attucks Auxiliary to the Red Cross will meet the first Tuesday in September at the Zion Baptist Church, which has been kindly offered by the Rev. W. F. Botts. The Moon CAFE GOOD HOME COOKING MEALS AT ANY HOUR 2605 N St. Tel. South 2962 VOTE FOR Harry Pearce Republican Candidate for REGISTER OF DEEDS For Second Term. Business Transacted in His Office During Years 1915, 1916 and 1917 Receipts ..... $60,177.85 Expenses ..... 39,290.33 Net Profits to Coun- Philip's Department Store 4935-37-39 So. 24th St. South Side The Fastest Growing Store in Omaha We Say: "Watch Us Grow" Wartime Frocks Show a Smart Simplicity That Is Easy for the Home Dressmaker to Carry Out in PICTORIAL REVIEW PATTERNS Blouse 7916 Skirt 7908 Costume 7952 Blouse 7755 Skirt 7919 Costume 7940 Costume 7927 25 cents for each of the above numbers These Frocks Are But a Few of the Many Charming Models Illustrated in Dear Madam: Just now in the midst of the hot weather, we wish to remind you that we have a full line of rust-proof corsets in both front lace and back lace. These corsets are ideal for summer wear. They fit comfortably, keep their shape and, most important of all, they will not rust. We personally recommend Warner's Corsets and they are absolutely guaranteed by the manufacturer not to rust, break or tear. Buy an extra pair and keep them fresh and clean by laundering. Prices range from $1.00 up. May we show you these corsets some day this week? Uses Mmes. South and Johnson's Wonderful Magic Hair Growing System. GIVE US A TRIAL. 1927 South 25th St., South Side. Telephone So. 1126. AND SOFT DRINKS Any Color of Shoe Dyed Black 4830 South 26th St. A. Glasper, Prop. Harry Norman PROMPT Taxi Service AT ALL HOURS Pool Hall and Billiard Perlor in Connection. Phone South 2962 2603 N St. South Omaha. Petersen & Michelsen Hardware Co. GOOD HARDWARE 2408 N St. Tel. South 162