The Monitor

Lieutenant Johnson Writes From France The Lincoln Star Publishes Interesting Letter From Former Well-Known Football Star on University Team to His Mother—Omaha Lawyer Won Commission at Des Moines. GERMAN PRISONERS MERE BOYS France a Wonderful Country With Its Substantially Built Villages of Stone Houses and Picturesque Thatched Roofs, Pre-eminently a Land of Homes. LINCOLN, NEB—Many German prisoners captured by the Yankees are boys from fourteen to seventeen years old, Lieutenant William N. Johnson, Colored, former star Nebraska football player, writes from "somewhere in France." The Lincoln man is a member of Col. Hayward's regiment of Colored troops. Johnson will be remembered as one of the greatest ends in Cornhusker LIEUT, WILL N. JOHNSON. football history. He was a wonderful tackler and also a brilliant all-around gridiron performer. He played on the Nebraska football eleven four years, his last year being 1906. He graduated from the law college and after practicing in Lincoln for a short time moved to Omaha and continued in the law business. His mother, Mrs. Laura Johnson, of 2010 South Fourteenth street, has received the following letter from him: "I will tell you something about France. First, we have arrived. Far out at sea we could get the first glimpse of land and maybe you think that land does not look good to you when you have been cast about in the sea for a number of days looking for submarines and other deep sea food. The ocean was calm and beautiful all the way, however, and we did not have added to other diversions the thrills of sea sickness. Trees and the dim land looked like the land of promise. We lay in the docks all night and the next day stepped out on the old soil of France, where so much of romance and tragedy was born and where now there is being fought out a great war which is destined to affect the fortunes of the people of the whole world. Moreover it will affect their consciousness and the trend of their thought for great lessons are to be learned by both sides as well as those who sit in the galleries watching in fear. "France is a wonderful land. When we looked across those beautiful fields where wanton poppies toss their heads above the brown grain and saw where the tide comes in by the winding shores, I did not wonder the Frenchmen are willing to offer their last full measure of devotion to their land. The buildings are permanent. They are constructed in conformity to a typical style of architecture in stone and sit there just as if Frenchmen expected their race to live on a thousand years, and their children's children to abide in the same house. "In some parts of the country there is still the thatched roof. The walls TO OUR READERS We are glad The Monitor pleases you. It will also please your friends and neighbors. Show them your copy and get them to subscribe. Help us double our circulation this year by getting one of your friends or neighbors to subscribe. THE MONITOR are stone, but the roof is made of weeds and straw. Especially is this true of out buildings. If you remember seeing a scene on the stage of a French village, then you will have a typical picture of this little town I am sojourning in 'Somewhere in France'. It seems to be about one-half the size of my birthplace, with a strange tongue, strange customs, and a deal of oddities in dress. "Yesterday I saw a bridal party marching in columns of twos down the main street. Some of the ladies' hats were tiny sacks of starched lace turned upside down, with two streamers to hold it in place. When I get my check I shall send you one so that you can boast to the American ladies that you have the latest creation from Paris, the birthplace of fashion. "Do not think for a moment, either, that wooden shoes are relics of other days. Two little French lads of about 8 years come into our camp each day and do some wonderful drilling in wooden shoes. They can speak a very good English, too. They are a little better type, however, than the great bunch of quite ragged gammins who cried out 'Gimme Penny' at the docks. All through the day French girls come to the camp to sell sweets, and chickens, nuts, etc. I can speak with them quite a bit now. "Yesterday we had a dinner down town in La Cafe. First they brought out a big plate of something like clams, but very small. They were cooked, of course, in the shell as live lobsters are. They were very fine. A bottle of white wine is served with this. The wine is very light with scarcely more alcohol in it than near beer. Then they served an onetelle and that was followed by some very delicious mutton chops, French fried potatoes and new string beans, a red wine is generally served with the entree if you wish it. After we had eaten this they brought in fruit which seemed like a green peach and some fresh almonds, which were in the hull green and not very good to eat, according to my notion. Then coffee and we had finished. The dinner came to 4 francs apiece, which is about 70 cents. "French people are very polite and I find that if you can speak just a little and be very polite like they are they are very interesting and one can get along nicely with them. How would you like to see me in a Sam Browne belt, dear? I am sure you think them very foolish. I shall have to have my picture taken and send it to you. Do you know that I haven't a photo. It is a shame that I haven't some likeness of my dear little mother and sister and wife at least. "The German prisoners whom I have seen seem to be very contented under their circumstances and are I suspect, much fatter than when they lived in the trenches. I have seen many who were from 14 to 17 years old. In fact, all seem to be very young. I shall send the helmet of the first German I catch in the trenches. Perhaps you can make a market basket of it. "Write me often, addressing all mail: 'Lieut. William N. Johnson, Co. G, 366th Infantry, Am. Ex. Forces, via New York.'" JACK JOHNSON'S HOME SOLD AT AUCTION Chicago, Ill., Aug. 23.—The beautiful home which Jack Johnson, champion heavyweight prize fighter of the world, gave to his mother, Mrs. Tiny Johnson, was sold at auction Friday August 9, following a foreclosure. The brick dwelling and property located at 3344 Wabash avenue were purchased for the sum of $3,751 by Mrs Mary C. Bernard. MISS CORINE THOMAS, Queen of the Carnival. OMAHA, NEBRASKA, AUGUST 24, 1918 Letters From Some of Our Boys From Somewhere in France Omaha relatives and friends are receiving welcome letters from our boys who have gone overseas. Such letters are of more than individual or personal interest and it will therefore give The Monitor pleasure to publish such of them as may be furnished us for this purpose. Of course, whatever they may contain, which is of a purely private or personal nature, will not be given publicity, but only such portions of them as may be of general interest. Here is an exceedingly interesting letter from Lieut. Will N. Johnson, the well known Omaha attorney and former football star, written to the editor of The Monitor: France, July 27, 1918. Co. G 366th Inf. Amer. Ex. Forces. A. P. O. 766. Father John Albert Williams, Omaha, Neb., U. S. A. My Dear Father Williams: I am sure you would have enjoyed this trip and it would have been a splendid thing if by any chance you could come over awhile to observe. You would I am sure secure a wealth of material about which to entertain your readers and many friends for many years to come. God is the "big idea" with the American army in France and the churches with "watch fires" ever bright through the long night are of course the sentinels who put him here. interesting stories. My kindest regard to Mrs. Williams, George Parker and all friends. I am very truly yours, WILL N. JOHNSON, Lt. Inf. N. A. "TOMMY MASON" HANDLES MAIL The following two interesting letters have been received by Miss Madeline Roberts, one from Lieut. Pinkett the other from Sergt. Major Thomas Mason of Nebawka. American Expeditionary Forces, July 30, 1918 Dear Madeline: Having a few spare moments and thinking of the friends I left be- All of the Omaha men are right here except Captain Peebles. Tary send greetings. While the American armies are making the world safe for democracy we of this division are seeing that it is equally safe for freedom and equality to all mankind. That is what we are fighting for. Every soldier in this unit has that in his consciousness and it is very probable that much missionary work in this respect will be done when we come marching home victorious. I love these French people. They are a simple hearted good nation. There doesn't seem to be even a trace of bitterness in their hearts for the great woring that has been done them. Please send me The Monitor to the above address. When I get to an American postoffice I shall remit. My wife, whom I hear from every week, will be in Des Moines until September 1. About the grandest and most glorious feeling a soldier feels is to get some word from home. I regret exceedingly that officers are not permitted to write for publication, else I should send you some Third Contingent of Omaha Draftees Third Contingent of Omaha Draftees Men Dined at the Chamber of Commerce and Accompanied to Train by Hundreds of Relatives and Friends. Cheering Crowds Along Line of March. Men in Fine Spirits. OTHER cities may send off their selectmen with more enthusiasm than Omaha, but we doubt it. Thursday the third contingent of Colored selectmen entrained for Camp Pike. The number who went was 103. At 11:30 they were guests of the Omaha Chamber of Commerce where an excellent dinner was served them and two brief speeches given. Then led by Desdunes' band they marched to the court house, where the special program consisting of music by the band and the old soldiers' quartette and speeches by the Rev. John Albert Williams and Mayor Ed. P. Smith was given and farewells said. Promptly at 1:15 the march to the station began in the following order: Platoon of Police. Band. Chamber of Commerce Committee. Colored Red Cross. White Red Cross. Selectmen. The arrangements were carried out without a hitch. The men entrained on the Missouri Pacific train for Kansas City which pulled out of the station promptly at two o'clock amid the cheers of the populace for Camp Pike, Little Rock, Arkansas. The men were given their comfort kits and other gifts as they entrained. "To Win Democracy for the World." The Rev. John Albert Williams and Mayor Smith, who each spoke briefly but with great effectiveness, were frequently interrupted by applause. Father Williams said in part: "We are assembled here today for a high and holy purpose. We come to bid a sincere Godspeed to an hundred of our brave boys who start today for Berlin. Those who have kept in touch with news from the western interesting stories. My kindest regard to Mrs. Williams, George Parker and all friends. I am very truly yours. WILL N. JOHNSON. Lt. Inf. N. A. "TOMMY MASON" The following two interesting letters have been received by Miss Madeline Roberts, one from Lieut. Pinkett, the other from Sergt. Major Thomas Mason of Nehawka. American Expeditionary Forces, July 30, 1918 Dear Madeline: Having a few spare moments and thinking of the friends I left behind, I thought I would write you to let you know I'm still kicking, but not high. I would give anything to see you and have a chat with you. Also your mother, and how is she anyway? I trust that you both are in good health. When ever you join the Red Cross let me know and when you come over I'll look you up. At present I'm feeling fine, plenty to eat, good place to sleep, and all kinds of goods. A good job, but I can't quit when I get ready, that's the only trouble. At present I'm superintendent of the division postoffice, and it keeps me pretty busy, as we have so much mail to handle and also to redirect. But of course I'm at home with the mail—was born with a mail sack in my hand, ha, ha! I presume you have been reading on the great drive the allies are making. It sure sounds good to me because the sooner we make Fritz holler the sooner we can come back home. What are you doing these days to amuse yourself, taking in any dance and parties? Well, have a good time (Continued on eighth page) front are convinced that the Yanks have started for that imperial city on the Cannon Ball Limited and every khaki-clad American has a through ticket. And so we are here today to give through tickets to Berlin to this, the third contingent of Colored American draftees from Nebraska, who fare forth with the benediction of high heaven on their banner to win Democracy for the world. And that includes our own beloved United States, which has not yet attained true Democracy. But the democracy for which she stands ideally is coming just as surely as God's in His heaven. And it's coming fast. We've started, and in this great world-conflict we are headed in the right direction. We mean, of course, true democracy, for there is a false democracy and a true democracy. False democracy shouts: Every man down to the level of the average. True democracy cries: "All men up to the height of their fullest capacity for achievement and service." These two ideas are at war. We are fighting for the achievement of true democracy as here defined throughout the world. I need not review the history of the Colored American soldier. It is an honorable record. You must and will maintain it. Remember always that you are an American soldier. And moreover you are an American soldier of color, a fast color that won't run. These three things I would impress upon you: Be true to God; be true to the teaching of your mother, for any man that does not forget his mother, will never dishonor any woman; and be true to your country. So we speed you forth with a smile upon our face and a song upon our lips." "Anything But Those Colored Troops" Mayor Smith said in part: "The former speaker has crowded so much into his speech that I can only add a little thereto. Not only as he has well said, are we giving you a ticket to Berlin, but we are giving you a return ticket, for we are determined that no Hun shall keep any of you because we want you all to come back to Omaha. Do you know how many thousand WAR WORK OF COLORED WOMEN Mrs. Alice Dunbar Nelson Named as Field Representative for Women's Committee of the National Council of Defense. Washington, D. C., Aug. 24.—Mrs. Alice Dunbar Nelson has recently been appointed field representative of the women's committee, council of national defense. This week she is leaving Washington for the states to make a preliminary survey of the war work which is being done among the Colored women by the various state divisions of the women's committee and to assist them in perfecting any organization that may have in hand. In a number of states these auxiliaries are already in existence. Mrs. Nelson comes to this work from Wilmington, Dela., where she is the head of the English department of the Howard high school, which has given her leave of absence for a year in order to do war work among the Colored women of the country. She is well known as a club woman, having served for several years as secretary of the National Federation of Colored Women's clubs, and is intimately in touch with the women of the country who are interested in or actively identified with philanthropic movements or public service organizations. Mrs. Nelson is the widow of the late Paul Laurence Dunbar, the poet; whose productions are familiar to every household in the land; who first sprang into fame through his verses under the caption of "Lyrics of Lowly Life." Mrs. Nelson is an author of note, having written a volume of very creditable poems and some short stories of Louisiana life, and compiled a collection of best orations by Negro leaders. She is also a newspaper and magazine writer of recognized ability and far-reaching influence. WOMEN ARE DOING THEIR BIT Philadelphia, Pa.—Colored women comprising an auxiliary of the overseas committee of the emergency aid have opened a rest and reading room in a central location of Philadelphia. These women are endeavoring to supply every enlisted man with a comfort kit when he leaves and afterward care for the needs of the family. PRESIDENT WILSON OPPOSES VARDAMAN Jackson, Miss.—President Wilson, in a letter to Myron McNeil, an attorney of Hazel Hurst, Miss., has gone on record to the voters of the state against the re-election of Senator James K. Vardaman to the United States senate. of our Nebraska boys have gone forth to fight for the salvation of the world? Forty thousand. And we are proud of them all and of none are we more proud than of you. This war is going to bring us all closer together. The kaiser has no such soldiers in his army as you; for he has no Colored soldiers. He is going to say, when forced to his knees, "I could withstand anything but those Colored soldiers from the United States." Guard your health. A great welcome from a grateful people awaits you on your return." Here is an incomplete list of the men leaving: Harry Mitchell, William L. Davis, Harry Murray, Spencer Jackson, Henry A. Caver, Manley B. Dickerson, Roy James Monroe, Frank D. Payne, Wilber Hightower, Walter Puckett, Ira Austin, Rollie Dickins, Rufus Courtney Long, William Whitely, Paul B. Fleming, Harry W. Reed, Elmer Brooks, Robert L. Dawson, Geo. Washington, Bert Colter, Chas. Jack Robinson, Geo. G. Johnson, Jeptha Moore, Edward Craig, William Cathrum, Leon Simmons, Thomas Laird, Gudus L. Leath, Son Thornton, Earl Levell, Alvin Harvie Moore, Mokoski Spraings, Gilbert H. Cheatham, Edward Whitely, Louis Banks, Calvin Marks, Henry Brown, Charles Pate, James H. Smith, Gordon Parks, Jesse Fowler, William Alexander, Eugene Dubard, Ernest L. Conaway, Harry L. Morrison, John H. Jackson, Frank Blackwell, Cecil B. Wilks, George K. Cannon, Edw. Downs, Herbert R. Ellis, Walter Barrow, Guy Hawkins, Ernest J. Ervin, McKinley McNair, Charles N. McGee, Abe Danner, Price Williams, Robert Sears, D. W. Arrington, Elgie Talbert. Robert Lee, Leon Roberts, Joshua Gee, O. Cona, Emil Mason, Clifford Bonker. ```markdown ``` Lifting Lift, Too! No. 8 (Whole No. 164) Colored American In War Work A Review of What the Negro People Are Doing to Aid in Winning the World-Wide War for Liberty and Democracy. SOME IMPORTANT INFORMATION Issued From the Office of Emmet J. Scott, Special Assistant to the Secretary of War. WASHINGTON, D. C.—Company A, 301st Stevedore regiment, "Somewhere in France," has been cited by Rear Admiral Wilson and General McClure for exceptionally efficient work. These Colored men unloaded and coaled the immense steamship "Leviathan," formerly the "Vaterland," in fifty-six hours, making a new world's record, in competition with other stevedore detachments on the western front in France, many of which are white. A film, showing this splendid regiment at work and at play, is to be exhibited throughout the country in the leading Colored and white theaters. Four-Minute Men In Los Angeles, Cal, nine Colored "four-minute men" are at work talking up the purchase of liberty bonds, war savings stamps and war organization activities among the Colored people with excellent results. Army Needs Chaplains The army is still in need of chaplains. The ultimate plan is to have one for every 1,200 officers and men. It wants a special kind of chaplain-a sturdy, upstanding, brotherly man between the ages of 21 and 45—who cares a good deal more about the welfare of soldiers than about distinctions in creeds. At Camp Zachary Taylor, near Louisville, Ky., the army is conducting a school for chaplains. The course covers five weeks and new classes are formed at about an interval of a week after the current class is graduated. Applicants must pass the physical tests prescribed by the local draft board. While at school the student-chaplain receives free subsistence, lodging and uniform and the pay of a first class private, $33 per month, with mileage home at the rate of $3½ cents per mile upon the completion of his course. If appointed he takes the rank and pay of a first lieutenant of the national army, $2,000 a year and $2,200 abroad. The next class begins August 23. Applicants should apply directly to the adjutant general of the army, who will furnish all necessary information. There are now about thirty-one Colored chaplains in the several branches of the army. Club for Soldiers Arrangements have been made for the use of the splendid parish house of the Church of Our Merciful Savious at Louisville, Ky., as a club for the Colored soldiers, several thousand of whom are stationed at Camp Zachary Taylor nearby. The house has two large reception rooms, a good sized assembly hall, large kitchen, reading and writing rooms, bowling alley, pool room, rathskellar, etc., in basement and toilet and bathing facilities. There are six dormitory rooms, suitable for 24 cots. In addition to this place, there is a prospect for a building to be equipped as a dormitory that will accommodate two to three hundred cots for the Colored soldiers in this vicinity, with small expense, if any, to the men. A group of representative business men have agreed to furnish and equip the building with light and heat. CONSECRATION OF BISHOP DEMBY POSTPONED St. Louis, Mo. Aug. 23.—The consecration of the Rev. E. Thomas Demby as bishop suffragan of Arkansas, which was set for August 24, has been postponed until September 29. TO OUR ADVERTISERS We appreciate your patronage and are pleased to know that The Monitor is bringing you good results. It could hardly be otherwise, since our circulation reaches the best class of buyers in the world. GREAT THREE-DAY BEGINNING AUGUST 29. Important because you will find just the things you - want right now at prices that will make it possible for you / to save money ; It is a rare thing to find unusual economies like these - right now BE SURE AND BUY LIBERALLY. | Brandeis Stores THOSE REMARKABLE ARTICLES ON BY GEORGE WELLS PARKER Are now being arranged for publication. From the amazing way in which historical traditions have been smashed and the AFRICAN RACE PROVEN THE GREATEST RACE UPON EARTH, we know that you want them. They will sell for 25 cents the copy. Order at ONCE! Oriental Publishing Co. 933 North 27th Street. Omaha, Neb. a eh cae ccprminacbinine prea meee topes Fs hs ahi nate cnc tee eset eesienniomneeeeen ‘GOOD GROCERIES ALWAYS C. P. WESIN GROCERY CO. ‘Also Fresh Fruits and Vegetables. 2006 Cuming St. ‘Telephone Douglas 1098 2 Events and Persons Miss Tina Donaldson, sister of the world’s famous B. B. P., who is now at the front, is a guest at the home of Mrs. W. M. Macon, 2617 Erskire street, for an indefinite stay. Mr. William Bridges left last week to join his wife, who has been visit- ing friends in Denver, Colo., for ten days. From there they will go to Kansas City, thence to Arkansas, vis- iting the “old folks” at home. Where are you going? To Jones’ Poro Culture: College, where quality is supreme, workmanship the hest, service excellent. Mrs. Fred Devenport is now con- fined in the Ford hospital for a se- rious operation. Smoke John Ruskin Se Cigar. Big- gest and Best.—Adv. Mr, William Emmons of Paoli, Kas.. is justly proud of his four sons, Jesse, Willie, Walter and Ralph, who will soon leave Kansas City en route to France. They mean to bring back the kaiser’s head, Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Scott have re turned from Moberly, Mo., Kansa City, Chicago and the east, where they have been visiting relatives and friends, To the Ever Ready Girls first an- nual 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. Mr. Frank Rogers, who had a se- rious operation several weeks ago, is now able to be out. ‘Mrs. Melissa Wilks of Springfield Mo., has been visiting her sons, Ceci B., of the firm of Banks & Wilkes and Lon Wilkes, the former of whor left Thursday with the Omaha select. men for Camp Pike, Ark. Furnished Rooms—Strietly mod. ern, With or without board. 1516 North 16th. Tel. Webster 4983. The event of the season is the Girls Beauty Club ball Labor day, Septem: ber 2, at hall, 24th and Parker.—Adv. Dr. J. Boston Hill has gone to Colorado Springs, Colo., for a tw« weeks’ visit. He will return about September 1. Dr. and Mrs, Gooden are attend. ing the grand lodge of the U. B. F and S, M. T.’s at Moberly, Mo., this week. They will also spend a few days visiting friends in Kansas City. Princesses Hueston and Owens of Diamond Square No. 311 are attend- ing the grand lodge at Moberly, Mo. Over the Top to the Girls Beauty club ball September 2d at 24th and Parker.—Adv. Mr. and Mrs. W. N. Moore of 2120 | North 30th, entertained informally Friday evening in honor of Mr. Me- Daniels and Mr. John Marshall of Kansas City, Mo. Fourteen guests were present, Miss Ella Robinson of Kansas City. Kas., is spending a few days in our city as the guest of her sister, Mrs Fannie Crow, 1116 North 17th street Miss Hortense Flowers, who accom- panied Miss Robinson, is also visit- ing Mrs. Crow. ‘Taxi. Call J. D, Lewis. Prices 82 to $3.00 an hour... Stand Web, 3499. Residence, Web. 949.—Adv. A jolly crowd met at Miller park Friday evening to watch a tennis game played by Miss Ella Robinson “Miss Hortense Flowers, Mr. Robert Williams and Mr. Clarence Brooks: “After the party returned home a sup [per was served in honor of the vis itors. | Mrs. Lelia Hill, 2288 Charles, is ‘student at Jones’ Poro College. | Gives: Pienie for Neweomers On Friday afternon and evening Mrs. Ruth Wallace of the welfare board gave a picnic at Elmwood park, Her guests included some of the neweomers from the south, the old people from the N. W. C. A, home ‘and mothers and children of the city: Among the guests present was a fam- ily of fifteen children. Automobiles [for conveying the crowd to the’ park were furnished by Mrs. Bragg, Mrs J. H. Broomfield, Mr. G. W. Obee Mr. Allen Jones and Mrs. C. C, Gallo- way. Mrs, Wallace was assisted by the following ladies: Mesdames C H. Hicks, Julia Hudlin, E. R. West Blanche Simmons and Lulu Thornton, All present, both old and young, had ‘a pleasant time playing, chatting and just enjoying the coolness of the park ‘The part probably enjoyed the most was the generous dishes of ice cream served to all. Furnished Rooms—Strietly modern. With or without board, 1516 North 16th St. ‘Tel, Web. 4983. Mrs.. M. Green has returned from an extended visit to relatives and friends in New York and New Jersey Mrs, Frank Liverpool of 1115 North |2oth street entertained at a delight ful party Wednesday night compli- mentary to her niece, Miss Guls Tur: ner, and the Misses Louise and Aloise Wade of Dallas, Tex. More than fifty guests were present. THE MONITOR Plan-Propaganda | Letters by Film Features} yoxtror Special to sne Mmonnor. . Los Angeles, Cal.—Official notifi- eation that the government has rati- ‘fied the appointment of a committee ‘named by the Motion Picture Direc- fe association to act with the fed- eral authorities in the production of propaganda films has been received in Los Angeles. The board was selected at a recent meeting of the association at which government representatives _ were present, but withheld from the public “until ratification could be received from the government. It has just come to light the di- ‘rectors are virtually donating thei services to Uncle Sam. The plan will work out something like this: ‘The board at Washington will s- lect a story or theme which it desires to give to the public through the camera; a synopsis will be turned over to the association, which in turn will put it in scenario form and as- sign a director to produce it, the di- rector selected to be the best equipped to stage the particular picture called for. No salary is to be given the di- rector, the govrenment simply allow- ing him actual expenses entailed dur- ing the period devoted to the pro- duction, ‘The first film to be produced by the directors’ association will be “The Spirit of Lafayette” and will be pro- duced in New York. Los Angeies will stage the second. ‘The directors named on this board ‘are in reality commissioned officers. ‘The government has appropriated $70,000,000 for cinema production. The Rev. W. C, Williams, pastor ‘of St. John’s A. M, E. church, spent Thursday in Hiawatha, Kas, Mrs, Ed King of 2810 North 28th ‘street has gone to Chicago for a ‘three weeks’ visit with relatives and friends. Lam going to the Girls Beauty Clut all Labor day evening at U. B. F and §, M, T. hall, 24th and Parker.— Adv, ‘Dr. Leonard E, Britt, accompanied by his son, Leonard, went to Higgins- ville, Mo., Wednesday for a brief visit to his mother. ‘The doctor would have liked toy have prolonged his visit but professional duties compelled his return today, Mrs. J. M. Goff, who has been un- dergoing treatment at St. Joseph's hospital, has returned home and ex- pects to go to St. Joseph, Mo., for a brief visit. Miss Musa Tann, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm, Tann of North 27th street, and Charles C, Mayo were married at Sioux City, Ia. August 16. Mr. Wm. D. Grant of 226% Lake street, died Saturday August #, and was buried August 7, from Silas Johnson's Western Funeral home. He leaves a wife, two sons and two daugh- ‘ters to mourn his loss, The out of ‘town relatives were Mrs, S. Cuming: of Kansas City, Kas. and Mr. and Mrs. John Burkes and son of Lincoln, Neb. Joseph Carr, who was injured by 4 ‘street car some days ago has suffi. ciently recovered to leave the Lord Lister hospital. Mrs. J. W. Scott, 2605 Grant street pleasantly entertairied a few friend: Wednesday night at whist, compli: mentary to her daughter, Elsie. First prize was won by Mrs, V. S. Wheat: ley; second prize by A. A. Foster; third prize by Miss Johnson of St. Jo: seph, Mo. For Rent—A nice six-room hous partly modern, furnished, to a desir: able couple for the care. Call Web: ster 4409.—Adv, CARD OF THANKS We desire to express our sincere thanks to the many kind friends for their appreciated kindness, service and sympathy during the illness and death of our beloved mother, Mrs. Nancy Ewing, and especially to the stewardesses and deaconesses of St, John’s A. M. E. church. We appre- ciate, too, the beautiful floral gifts. GEORGE MILLER, MRS, ANNA BURTON, MRS. IDA WARREN, MRS, EDNA TAYLOR. CARD OF THANKS We wish to extend thanks to the friends who so kindly assisted us dur- ing our bereavement for our dear fa- ther, also for the beautiful floral of- ferings. ‘Mr. and Mrs. James Hickman and sister, Mrs, Reed. ‘We wish to thank the public for the assistance given us in the drive for the N. W. C. A. home last week. Also the Red Cross for their donation. MRS. MARTHA SMITH, . LAURA HICKS. ‘The N. W. C. A. held a very sue- cessful megting at the home on Wed- nesday. | » Letters from Our Readers MONITOR CAUSES NEAR RIOT IN CAMP Camp Funston, Aug. 12, 1918. Rey. Jno. Aloert Williams, Dear Sir: You caused a small sized riot this afternoon when The Monitor arrived. I gave a couple out and in a few minutes the tent was rushed by the Omaha bunch. Just tell all the folks that we are “doing our stuff” as usual and keep- ing Omaha first. Almost all of the boys are non-coms and among the ser- geants are Garnet Timony, who was in the hospital when his company left for France; Nathaniel Perry, James Bell, Willie Wooley, Harrison Brown, Roscoe Miller and Willie Bell, also yours truiy, Ray Parker, We live entirely out of doors and ‘a healthier bunch never walked on ‘two feet. Last night Hubert Glover made a remark that was very true when he said, “Well we left Omaha pink, high yellow and teasin’ brown, but we're all midnight browns now.” All are tanned up and looking fit for 0. S. S. (overseas service.) We expect to be transferred to the main camp in a week or so. In the mean- time anyone who has lost the ad- dress can write to the boys in my care and I will see that they receive their mail. Tell all the girls that it »makes no difference whose sweetie they were they are our sweet sweeties now.” So they need not be afraid to write and then some more and when they get tired to write another while they rest. Give our regards to 24th street and tell them we'll be back before long. Yours truly, ABRAM W. PARKER, 14 (prov.) Co. (Col.) 164 D. B. Camp Funston, Kas. ONE OF THE BEST PAPERS 391 Beale Ave., Memphis Tenn. August 10, 1918. Rey. John Albert Williams, Editor Omaha Monitor, 1119 North 21st St. Omaha, Neb. My Dear Rev. Williams: Enclosed please find my check fot three (3.00) dollars renewing my sub- scription to The Monitor. It is one of the best papers we have and I don't see how I could get along without it. Hope that you are yell, and with my continued good wishes, I am, Very truly yours, R. R. CHURCH. “AU REVOIR, NOT GOOD-BY” To The Editor of The Monitor: Kindly publish the following poem dedicated to my brother, Abraham W. Parker, who left August 5, with his comrades to do his share in the world war for freedom. You're leaving us, dear brother, For lands we know not where, But there never will be another, Your place in our hearts can share. You always have’ protected me, Since we were kids knee high, And still protection there must be, Now’s the time to fight or die. ‘The love we've had for each other, Is pure as the skies are blue, We five and our dear mother, To each other have always been true. You'll make good if you get the chance, For there's no yellow streak in you, srry to be first and on the advance, Under the Red, White and Blue, ruts is your country, this is your flag, So fight the good fight without fear, You'll do your share and never drag, ‘Au revoir, not good-by, Brother dear. EMMA PARKER, 93% North 27th St. ONE OF CHICAGO'S RICHEST MEN TO GO OVER THERE AS Y, M. C. A. SECRETARY Mr. Julius Rosenwald, who has given so many thousands of dollars to the Y. M. C. A., and has helped Colored Y. M,C. A. branches all over the country, is going to France as a x M. C. A. secretary. Mr. Rosenwald is known as the richest Jew in Chicago, and he hasn't renounced his Jewish faith, but goes because his creed now is service to the country. IF YOU WANT TO LEARN PRENCH Mr. R. L. Desdunes, whose many French writings have attracted much attention in Omaha, is now giving Frenct# lessons for the benefit of those caring to acquire a thorough knowl- edge of the language as well as for young men who expect té go to France with the army. Anyone wishing to obtain a correct knowledge of French could not do better than consult Mr. Desdunes, because his acquaitnance with it is perfect. He is located on North 25th street, between Grant and Erskine. GENERAL CONTRACTORS. NOTARY PUBLIC. The National Investment Co. Real Estate and Rentals We sell, rent, build and repair. If your house or houses are in need of repairs, turn them over to our repair department, and save We have houses in all parts of the city, and yau can readily see each and every house or at least 75 per cent of every house you rent or buy of this firm. You will find yourself in a better house as well as neighborhood. The best is not good enough for our clients. We are the owners of the National Cleaning and Service Com- pany, Omaha’s largest cleaning establishment. We occupy the entire second floor, where you can get anything from a shoe shine to & legal paper signed, We buy, sell or exchange anything. For quick results on what ever you have for sale, list it with us. The National Investment Co. We Do Public Stenographic Work. Miss Viola Crawford, Priv. See. NIMROD JOHNSON, President and General Manager, 2709 Leavenworth Street, Second Floor SUCEUCUCECORUDCCUEUUSEEORCEEECEECECDSEEEEEURRIUEER IIe : 4704 South 24th St. Phone South 701 3 : = SOUTH SIDE OMAHA, NEB. ; ATM H. DOLGOFF FURNITURE AND HARDWARE STOVES, RUGS, LINOLEUM Better Goods for Less Money. Credit if You Wish OPEN EVENINGS 1839-47 N. 24th St. Phones—Webster 1607; Webster 4825 Avoid the Perils of If you have germs of malaria in your system you are in peril. Heed all such warning as chills, sudden fevers, headaches, lassitude, etc Such symptoms indicate that the germs are getting the upper hand and are destroying your blood’s life princi ple. Take s ‘ ‘ Smith’s Anti-Bilious Physic It willeliminate the poisonous germs and speedily restore vitality. Now is a good time to take this remedy. Take it now and avoid the serious results which may come from delay. PRICE 25 CENTS FOR SALE BY DRUGGISTS EVERYWHERE Anti-Bilious Medicine Go. BOX 1069, HOUSTON, TEXAS. aj, | A Church Where Po —————— f/ <a | All Are Welcome [Neg \ ieee, 1? sk. Services PNG FAL eeaN) | sunday School, 10a. m. fees jigs sep ad Fh) | Preaching, 11 a, m., 8 p. m te pe oe ay Es League, 6:80 p. m. pre fs Florence P. Leavitt Club, Mon ee day afternoon. hm fy] Prayer Meeting, Wednesday ae “4 ae Evening, - " W. iH. M. 5. Thursday Afternoon GROVE METHODIST CHURCH ‘dies’ Ald) Friday Afternoon. 22nd and Seward Sts., Omaha, Neb. p. SE SLOAN: is ashen a casio ii aaeista tou mat cual tag ea adem enaeeaes MAGIC HAIR GROWER: ' AND STRAIGHTENING OIL : ' ee a te a ee ae 8B. “ed sn Fa ica sae } a a 6g ee ae oe fi | & 1 =a ay "3 -. ee al - Pr by) oe ge oF | 4 ai ‘ cn | aa ie By val é ] a) | y a | MME. JOHNSON AND SOUTH 2 a | The most wonderful hair preparation on the market. When [fq nm | we say Magic we do not exaggerate, as you can sce great re- | a | | ulte in the first few treatments. We guarantee Magic Hair fj af | Growerto stop the hair atonce from falling outand breaking |] | off; making harsh, stubborn hair soft and silky, Magic Hair |i al | Grower grows hair on bald places of the head. Ifyou use |i a) | these preparations once you will never be without them. 10% | | MapicHair Grower and Straightening Oil are manufactured |jueg a) | by Mesdames South and Johnson. Wealsodo scalp treating. | EIN 1 fu | | Magic Hair Grower, 50c. Straightening Oil, 38c. ee) | Allorders promptly filled; send 10c for postage. Money must accompanyallorders, | A | La] Agente wanted—Write for particulars. | iene a ST) We carry everythinginthe latest fashion- ie Bf able hair goods at the lowest prices. | ie A | We make switches, puffs, transforma- | ie b | tion curls, coronet braids, and combings a made to order, matching all shades a H] tpecialty. Send samples of hair with F | allorders. P . F|| 2416 BlondoSt., Omaha, Neb. | eR Je een cel Telephone Webster 880 Yt Colored Soldiers Our First Half Million "Berlin or bust" is the slogan of the American army and incidents of the training of the first half million men, who are going to get the kaiser, are told in a volume just off the press by a captain of the 349th field artillery stationed at Camp Dix, N. J. Writing of Colored soldiers, Captain X, says: "Their emotions are as transient as children's, the lesser educated of our Negro soldiers, while their comrades who have gone to public schools and higher are extremely dignified, filled with ambition, reliable, wholly trustworthy and eager to do their part for America. One records these qualities for the surface judgment of a Negro regiment is grossly unfair. Popularly it is supposed to be a gathering of likable but wholly irresponsible children of the southland, who invariably spend their time off drill with craps, clog dancing, wild women and razors. That's a libel, for I know in my own battery there were more men studying how to become non-commissioned officers than there were men for whom life was one long "moon air rag." "Shoes spiek and span, uniforms neat, slick and natty—that's the Negro soldier. He's there. He'll write his reputation big in France. He's working like a fiend. He has a big pride in his division—the 92d, composed entirely of Negro soldiers. Listen to a big luck corporal there." Listen now, all you men," he is saying to his squad. "You all see my chevrons there," and he taps the corporal's stripes on his sleeve. "You men gotta know what them chevrons mean. They mean I was picked by the president to be corporal in his army. That the whole power," expressively gesturing, "of the United States is now behind me, when I say to you all, Left F-face." And they all face. There is a large number of marching songs in vogue while the troops are hiking, but here are the words of one that is a general favorite: "The bells of hell go ting-ling-a-ling O death where is thy sting-ling-a-ling O ting-ling-a-ling, the sting-ling-a- "If you would intimately know the Negro you must be with him, hour after hour. The solicitous white-coated man, who waits upon you in a dining car, he is not representative. Nor is the eager bell hop who answers your hotel ring, 'Ice Water, Boss?' Nor is the shiftless driver of a team of mules. If you would understand the Negro, you must meet him in the composite. And it is in the national army that you meet him in the composite. You find the dining car waiters, the bell hops, the cooks, the gang laborers; but you find too the high school graduate, the Negro college man, the stenographer, the typist, the young Negro who left a good job in the bank to answer the nation's call. You find an abundance of trained chauffeurs, a number of men skilled in the trades and Allah be praised, ample who understand horses and the care of them. An artillery captain is always on the alert for that. And as you study your men you get a new idea of the Negro race. You appreciate its fight and admire its pluck. You realize that many of these men have fought their way up in life; that decent jobs have been theirs; and there is something far more to them than "jazz bands," razors and dice." According to army regulations, books by officers or enlisted men must be published anonymously. The author of this book, Captain X, is very probably Captain Edwin Fox of the 349th field artillery, in charge of Colored men. It has been the custom to recite what Colored people may expect from the war, but from Captain X's appraisal of Colored soldiers it is worth noting that whites are getting something too out of camp life, namely a truer knowledge of what the Negro really is. SUGAR FOR PRESERVING WILL BE UNDER STRICT DIRECTION More rigid supervision of the distribution of sugar for canning and preserving purposes will be exercised during September than heretofore, according to announcement of the federal food administration for Nebraska. The state's allotment is one million pounds for this purpose and it is probable that allotments will be made by the Omaha office to counties on the basis of population. September, ordinarily, is one of the heaviest canning months of the year. Much fruit comes in and besides a great deal of canning of vegetables is done during the month. These fruits and vegetables must be saved and the housewife must cooperate with the food administration to make the sugar go round, says the food administration. It is urged that just enough sugar be used to properly preserve the fruits and vegetables. Additional sugar can be added when they are ready for consumption. The train轨 slowly out of the station, leaving a girl standing on the platform. Nellie Windsor was fifteen years old. Her mother and father were dead and she had no one but Uncle Jo and Aunt Betty. Uncle Jo had written her to come and live with him—and here she was. It was fully ten minutes before Uncle Jo came, and when he did he gave her a hearty kiss and lifted her into the buggy and off they went. Arriving at the farm, she found Aunt Betty waiting on the porch for her, and such a dear old lady she was. It was then 3:30 o'clock and the rest of the afternoon was spent in unpacking her clothes and learning the rounds of the house. After supper she went directly to bed, because she was tired from her long journey. The next afternoon she wandered around, picking flowers, chasing butterflies, and, gathering an apron full of apples, she went down to the little brook. It was nice and cool and she was enjoying herself when—"Hello," said a voice. She looked up, but saw no one. "I say, hello," again came the voice; this time it seemed to come from the tree that was across the brook. "Hello yourself," replied Nellie. "Where are you?" "Up here in the tree," said the voice. "Come down," she said. "Nope," answered the voice. No amount of teasing would make the voice come down. It was getting late, so Nellie said: "If I come here tomorrow will you let me see who you are?" "Maybe," replied the voice. So Nellie scampered up the hill and home, But she was not to see the owner of the voice tomorrow, for when she got up the next morning it was raining. Uncle Jo came in at dinner time with an invitation for Nellie to spend the afternoon with the Browns, who lived across the field. Slowly she went upstairs to dress, sorry because she could not go down to the brook, but maybe it would be there some other time so with this happy thought in mind she was soon ready, and Uncle Jo took her over to the Browns', She was rather shy, being among strangers, but Mrs. Brown soon put her at ease. Molly Brown was Nellie's age, and they took to each other right away. While they were sitting talking about nothing in particular the doorbell rang and Molly's mother went and admitted five young people who had come to spend the afternoon. Soon a boy about a year older than herself came in and was introduced as Billy Brown. What a good time she had, and what nice girls and boys they were! But Billy—where had she heard that voice? The afternoon passed all too quickly and when the guests rose to go Mrs. Brown shook hands with them all, and so did Molly and Billy. When Nellie arrived home she could not help thinking what a nice boy Billy was, and she blushed when she thought how he had given her hand a tiny, unnecessary squeeze. The days that followed were the happiest ones she had ever had. Long rambles with Molly and the Tucker twins, plenies, and often she would go for long walks with Billy. She liked Billy very much and Billy liked Nellie. But she did not forget the voice. Every day she would go down to the brook and talk and talk with it. She would tell it of the nice time she was having, and went so far as to tell it of Billy. Thus two weeks passed on and Nellie thought she was never going to see the voice, when one day the voice told her that she would see it tomorrow, sure. To be sure Nellie was there at the appointed time and the voice said, "If I come down will you promise to give me one thing?" Wondering what it could be, but curious to see the voice, as she had called it, she readily said, "Yes." It slid down the tree and there stood—Billy! "You—you—?" she gasped. Billy srilled and said, "Your promise." She was so surprised she did not know that to say. At length she said, "What do you want?" "A kiss," he replied. "Oh—h!" and she turned to flee up the hill, but Billy like a flash caught her. It was useless for her to try to get away, even if she wanted to. (Copyright, 1917. Wheeler Syndicate, Inc.) Here She Goes. There She Goes. following, and vows it is a true tale: An Indianapolis business man of mature years received a letter from his secretary, and after trying in vain to read the written words told the secretary to send it to Fort Wayne, whence it came, and to inform the sender he had better learn to write. "But, sir, this is a letter you wrote and sent to Fort Wayne," the secretary replied. "They sent it back, saying they could not make it out." "Well, send it back and tell them to learn to read," thundered the boss,—Indianapolis News. Long Picnic. A number of Muncie men attended a picnic in Greenville, O., one Sunday not long ago at which, according to reports, more than a thousand persons present had a gay time, with all necessary "trimming" for such an occasion, "Did you have a good time at the Greenville picnic yesterday?" a young Muncie business man was asked in his office the next day, that being blue Monday. "I don't know," was the reply; "I'm not home yet."—Indianapolis Star. THE MONITOR LOUDER THAN ANY THUNDER Modern Guns Make Noise That Is Far Above That of "Heaven's Artillery." Every big noise is compared to thunder, as if heaven's artillery were the greatest noise imaginable. We speak commonly of "the thunder of the guns," and the poets have always spread themselves on the terrific canonade of a thunder storm. But the plain fact is that man's artillery beats the clouds into fits, if the distance at which each can be heard is any criterion of the intensity and volume of sound. The gunfire in Flanders has been heard in London countless times, while it is quite impossible to say how far the famous mineburst on the Vimy ridge, produced by human agency, though not gunfire, could be heard. But it is doubtful whether the loudest thunder that ever pealed has been heard 20 miles away. One of the greatest thunder storms of recent years occurred in the Richmond area, but not a sound of it reached London, and it is on record that when the church steeple of Lostwithiel was destroyed by lightning to the accompaniment of such a roar of thunder as the oldest inhabitant could not remember, no sound was heard 30 miles distant. The explanation of this seeming anomaly is possibly the fact that thunder is produced in the air, and the sound is conveyed by earth waves rather than by air waves.—London Chronicle. WOMEN HANDLE BIG SHELLS Young Mother Gave Practical Demonstration of Their Physical Fitness to Do So. When women first were put to work in shell factories in England they handled only the light field-gun shells. Later it became necessary for them to turn out larger shells, and doubts were raised as to whether the women were strong enough to handle them. A young mother settled the question. "Let me heft the shell," she said, picking one up from the floor. "Aye," she commented, "this shell is a mite heavy, 'tis true, but it's not so heavy as my baby." There is a shell factory in the Liverpool district operated almost exclusively by the daughters of business and professional men. Many are young girls who had never done any kind of work other than needle work and cooking. The heavy work of the establishment is performed by the wives of sailors. This is a nonprofit-making factory and it is the reply of the Cunard company to the Germans for the sinking of the Lusitania. It was the first twilight game at the local ball park, and the little fan with the whiskers just had to tell something to celebrate the occasion. "Boys, here's a new one my son wrote me," he said, as he climbed into the bleachers. "Well, spring it! Spring it!" begged the "gang." "Let's get it over with." the gang. "Bee's get over with." "Yuh know my son's at the National army camp at Chillicothe. Yeh, he came out flat-footed for the war. Hahah!" said the little man, as he hit into a cigar which everybody knew was made in Wheeling. "Well, here is what he wrote me this morning: 'Dear Pop—Here is a joke. I hope you see the point. What put the chill in Chillicothe? Why, the draft, of course. Jimmy. P. S. This is some city.' Now wasn't that just like Jimmy. Some little joke. He-he!" "Yes, some little joke," said the crowd, "you old Mr. Rip Van Noah." Imitated Kopenick Captain. An extraordinary instance of Teutonic servility where uniforms are concerned has occurred at Essen. A party of three armed individuals, two in soldiers' and one in a policeman's uniform, made a round of all the schools of the town, representing themselves to be authorized to collect the children's satchels. They paid a trifle in each case for the leather straps attached to them, and carried away their booty. After a few days, the whole affair was discovered to be a swindle. "How it is possible that this could have been carried on for days without anyone having the courage to challenge their authority remains one of the mysteries of the war," says the Rhenish Westphalian Gazette. The most eminent of British scientists have devoted special study to the psychological and physiological aspects of flying. One authority says that good eyesight, normal hearing, good "muscle sense," and equilibration are indispensable qualifications. But most important of all is the right temperament—not an easy thing for a medical board to examine. Of the types—the imaginative and the unimaginative—the imaginative youth is said to make the better pilot if he can keep his imagination under control. While on sentry duty one night one of the men at Camp Colt, who had been the butt of numerous company jokes, halted two of his worst tormentors as they were endeavoring to slip into camp after taps. In response to his challenge they stated that they were Kaiser Bill and Von Hindenburg. Thereupon the sentry called for the officer of the guard, reported his distinguished guests, and had the satisfaction of seeing them headed directly for the guardhouse. Rip Van Noah. Flying Temperament. Two Prize Captives. COMMUNITY HOUSE AT MEMPHIS, TENN. Now in Course of Construction Will Be a Rendezvous for All Colored Troops Passing Through City. Memphis, Tenn., Aug. 23.—The Colored citizens in Memphis are engaged in a laudable work of erecting a community house at the corner of McDowell and Waller avenue. They have already purchased a lot and collected several thousand dollars and need a few thousand more. The community house will be modeled after the Y. M. C. A. It will be a meeting place for those of the race who have ideas of better living conditions. Primarily, the house will be used to care for the Colored soldiers as they pass through town. It will also be used for the drafted soldiers. Denver, Colo., Aug. 23.—The "Jim Crow" signs in two of the tennis courts in City park, which read, "For Colored People Only," have been removed at the solicitation of Attorney E. P. Blakemore, counsel for the National Association of Colored People. Two of the tennis courts had been set aside for the exclusive use of race citizens. Attorney Blakemore called the attention of City Attorney J. A. Marsh to the fact that it is contrary to the statutes of Colorado to make any such discrimination against the Colored citizens and to this the city attorney agreed. The Colored people now have the privilege of using any tennis court which is not already in use. St. Louis, Mo.—Colored women as day laborers are fast taking the places of men called to war in the brick plants in this city. At all the plants it is said woman labor has proved satisfactory. The women load bricks on trucks and railroad cars. 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. 4024 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 GROCERIES AND FRUITS Good Goods—Fair Prices Webster 2274 24th and Clark Res. Colfax 3831 Douglas 3181 AMOS P. SCRUGGS Attorney-at-Law 3807 Camden Avenue. Repairing and Storing Orders Promptly Filled 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. Wilkes BANKS-WILKES Funeral Directors and Embalmers Lady Assistant Satisfaction Guaranteed 1914 Cuming Street Res. Doug. 4379. Office Doug. 3718 Graduate of N. E. Conservator of Music, Boston, Mass. Florentine F. Pinksto Teacher of Pianoforte, Harmony, Solfeggio Webster 2814 Boston Studio 2214 No. 28th Ave. Omaha. The Fashion Center for Women Warden On Sixteenth STEAM HEATED ROOMS—HOT A By Day for One By Day for Two By Week BILLIARD PARLOR IN CONNE EASY WALKING DIST Douglas 6332. BUY TH Open For The Booker H O Nicely Furnished Steam Hea 523 North 15th St. Office Douglas 7812. Dr. C. H. DR Office Hours 9 to 12 A. M. 1 to 6 P. M. MOR HAND First Class Work Guarantee CLOTHES CALLED Webster 5322. MARSHAL RELIAB SUITS MADE TO OR Experts in the arts of repair cleaning is unexcelled. Our ass who recently returned from W most efficient service in our sho Call Red 7306 WESTERN IND Ince PROTECTION FOR This Company issues policy to sixty PROTECTION INSURANCE THAT 314 Baird Buil For further information Established 1886 Garden Hotel On Sixteenth Street at Cuming. LITTED ROOMS—HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER Pay for One... $50c, 75c. Pay for Two... $1.00, $1.25. Payek... $2.00 to CHARLOR IN CONNECTION FOR GENTLEMEN IN CITY WALKING DISTANCE TO HEART OF CITY 6332. Charles H. Warden, Pro BUY THRIFT STAMPS— Open For Business Booker T. Washington HOTEL Furnished Steam Heated Rooms, With or Without 55th St. Douglas 7812. C. H. Singleton DENTIST Hours M. 1 to 6 P. M. 109 S. Fourteenth Omaha, MORROW'S AND LAUNDRY Work Guaranteed. First Class Colored THES CALLED FOR AND DELIVERY 25th and G. MARSHALL & B. RELIABLE TAILORS ITS MADE TO ORDER FOR $18.00 AND the arts of repairing and remaking. Our unexcelled. Our assistant manager, Mr. Har- ley returned from Western University, is re- t service in our shop. 103 So. 14th St., O TERN INDEMNITY COMPANY Incorporated PROTECTION FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY Many issues policy contracts from age s to sixty-five years. PROTECTION THAT PROTECTS INSURANCE THAT INSURES THE INSUR- 314 Baird Building, Omaha, Neb. Further information call Douglas 1733. Warden Hotel On Sixteenth Street at Cuming. STEAM HEATED ROOMS—HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER—BATHS By Day for One.....50c, 75c. $1.00 By Day for Two.....$1.00, $1.25, $1.50 By Week.....$2.00 to $4.50 BILLIARD PARLOR IN CONNECTION FOR GENTLEMEN WHO CARE EASY WALKING DISTANCE TO HEART OF CITY Douglas 8332. Charles H. Warden, Proprietor. BUY THRIFT STAMPS Open For Business Nicely Furnished Steam Heated Rooms, With or Without Board. 523 North 15th St. Omaha, Neb. Office Douglas 7812. Dr. C. H. Singleton Office Hours 109 S. Fourteenth St., 9 to 12 A. M. 1 to 6 P. M. Omaha, Nebraska MORROW'S HAND LAUNDRY First Class Work Guaranteed. First Class Colored Laundry. CLOTHES CALLED FOR AND DELIVERED. Webster 5322. 25th and Grant Streets. MARSHALL & LEE RELIABLE TAILORS SUITS MADE TO ORDER FOR $18.00 AND UP Experts in the arts of repairing and remaking. Our dyeing and cleaning is unexcelled. Our assistant manager, Mr. Harold Bentley, who recently returned from Western University, is rendering his most efficient service in our shop. Call Red 7306 103 So. 14th St., Omaha, Neb. 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, 2 Shirts, Men's Arrow Brand, $3 Shoes, Men's Dark Brown, $10. Women's Black Kid, High Top Buster Brown Children's Shoes Corsets, all sizes and styles, just Women's Waists, special $1.25. Men's Dress Pants, $3.50 value. Millinery, Bungalow Aprons, Ch 25 PER CENT UND West Side, 24th and Lake Sts. Is Arrow Brand, $3.00 value for ... Dark Brown, $10.00 value for ... Back Kid, High Top Shoes, $8.50 value for ... on Children's Shoes, all sizes. Sizes and styles, just arrived, Special Sale. ists, special $1.25. Boys' Wash Suits, sizes 2 Pants, $3.50 value for $2.75 Men's Hosiery ingalow Aprons, Child's Wash Dresses, Hosie 25 PER CENT UNDER DOWNTOWN 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 Kid, 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 The Kashmir Beauty Shop FOR LADIES We Also Make a Specialty of TREATING MEN'S SCALPS 220 S. 13th St., Upstairs 13th and Farnam. JESSE HALE, MOSS, Manager Douglas 7150. --- WEBSTER 1412 A Hotel at Cuming. OLD RUNNING WATER—BATHS ...50c, 75c, $1.00 ...$1.00, $1.25, $1.50 ...$2.00 to $4.50 FOR GENTLEMEN WHO CARE TO HEART OF CITY Charles H. Warden, Proprietor. STAMPS— Business Washington E L rooms, With or Without Board. Omaha, Neb. Singleton ST 109 S. Fourteenth St., Omaha, Nebraska OW'S LAUNDRY First Class Colored Laundry. AND DELIVERED. 25th and Grant Streets. L & LEE TAILORS FOR $18.00 AND UP and remaking. Our dyeing and manager, Mr. Harold Bentley, in University, is rendering his 103 So. 14th St., Omaha, Neb. UNITY COMPANY Lated ENTIRE FAMILY extracts from age six months years. T PROTECTS FIRES THE INSURED Omaha, Neb. Douglas 1733. 2506 NORTH 24TH ST. And Lake Sts. Value for.....$1.98 Value for.....$7.95 $8.50 value for.....$6.50 Sizes. Red, Special Sale. Wash Suits, sizes 2 to 6.....$1.45 .75 Men's Hosiery, pair.....25c Wash Dresses, Hosiery, Notions. DOWNTOWN PRICES 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 MONITOR A Weekly Newspaper devoted to the civic, social and religious interests of the Colored People of Nebraska and the West, with the desire to contribute something to the general good and upbuilding of the community and of the race. Published Every Saturday. Entered as Second-Class Mail Matter July 2, 1915, at the Post Office at Omaha, Neb., under the act of March 3, 1879. THE REV. JOHN ALBERT WILLIAMS, Editor and Publisher. Lucille Skaggs Edwards and William Garnett Haynes, Associate Editors. George Wells Parker, Contributing Editor. Bert Patrick, Business Manager. Fred C. Williams, Traveling Representative SUBSCRIPTION RATES, $2.00 A YEAR: $1.00 6 MONTHS; 60c 3 MONTHS Advertising Rates, 50 cents an Inch per issue. Address, The Monitor, 1119 North Twenty-first street, Omaha. Telephone Webster 4243. . MOTION PICTURE PROPAGANDA The government has appropriated $70,000,000 for motion picture production for giving information to the people concerning war needs, activities, purposes, necessities...The motion picture is to be used as a powerful ally not only in giving public information, but in inspiring patriotism. This immense fund, as we understand it, is to be administered by a war service advisory board, consisting of five well known film directors of Los Angeles, Cal., chosen by the National Motion Picture Directors Association and ratified by the government. This board has been chosen and ratified. The plan proposed is this. The board at Washington will select a story or theme which it desires to give to the public through the camera; a synopsis will be turned over to the association which will in turn put it in scenario form and assign a director to produce it. We believe thoroughly in this motion picture propaganda and we hope that adequate treatment will be given to subjects and themes which will particularly appeal to Colored Americans, by showing the highest and best types of our life and activities in business, home, school, military and other phases. To insure this being done, it seems to us that as the government has with great wisdom, called in special assistants to look after war, labor, public information, food conservation and other matters among this large group, so in this cinema production, a special department should be established, to act in co-operation with this advisory board in looking after this phase of Negro American activities. One tenth of this $70,000,000 should be set aside for this work. Competent men who have proven successful in motion picture production can be found, who would be of great assistance to the government in this important work. For example the Lincoln Motion Picture Company of Los Angeles with limited opportunities shows what Colored Americans can do in this line. The government has been wonderfully successful in surrounding itself with efficient men for all lines of special work and in this special work men of our race like Emmett Scott and Dr. Hayes have fully measured up to their responsibilities. We know that men of like ability can be found by the government who will render efficient service in the interpretation and portrayal of Negro American life for this cinema propagation work. Such men should be called into service. They will respond and prove of great assistance in this splendid work of patriotic propanganda by the motion picture. PERMANENT PEACE The momentary success of the allies is causing a flood of literature upon what should be done and what will be done after the war. It seems that this success raises the hope that peace is within sight and there is hardly a man or woman or child living who does not devoutly hope that peace is not far away. What of a permanent peace? President Wilson has proposed an international alliance, but already Lord Grey of England has found fault with the proposal and France has found fault with Lord Grey. From the point of diplomatic history, perhaps no international alliance would secure to us the blessings of a permanent peace. There will always be one or more countries whose very policy will enable them to secure more power than other members of the alliance and it is not hard to find unfaithful diplomats always ready to take advantage of such power. We believe that no two countries in the world would stand more quickly for permanent peace than our own country and France, and this is because the people speak. The fact, then, is that permanent peace can come only through the people. People, en masse, have never desired war, unless to avenge some real and grievous wrong to themselves. It seems, then, that the matter of peace and war may safely be left to the people, but how are the people to obtain the power of deciding this momentous question? That is the real problem that should be settled after the war, and will it be settled? Perhaps not. We hope that this world incarnadine may never suffer such another war, but somehow we believe the hope is dependent upon the de- gree of power granted the people in making future decisions. We are fighting to make the world safe for democracy and if we have but half a chance, democracy may be depended upon to make the world safe for mankind. TRANSPORTING OUR TROOPS The world has been astonished at the great number of American soldiers transported to Europe in the last half year. The number now approximates 1,500,000, and the loss of life in transporting them has been almost infinitesimal. The success with which we have moved our troops from the scattered camps in this country and across 3,000 miles of ocean to the battle front is great evidence of American efficiency. We have not only surprised our enemies; we have surprised our friends and ourselves. The British controller of shipping, Sir Joseph Maclay, speaks of this movement across the sea as "A transport miracle." We have been inclined to attribute this achievement solely to our navy and our shipping, but the British controller speaks in high praise of the share the American railroads had in the work. He says: "If the American railroads had not been operated with success the whole transport movement might have failed, because it was essential to quick transportation that the troops should be ready for the ships." Director General McAdoo seems justified in his statement that while the development of the policy of the railroad administration requires time, progress has been made toward the goal. GERMAN VIEW OF CHRISTIANITY Frederich Wilhelm Nietzche was one of the most noted of modern German philosophers. How much has his philosophy affected the views and character of the Germans of today? Is not the answer written in the blood of the women and children, the old men of occupied France and Belgium? Are not the Lusitania victims witnesses to German adoption of Nietzche's faith? Here is his indictment of Christianity: "With this I conclude, and pornounce my sentence: I condemn Christianity. To me it is the greatest of all imaginable corruptions. The church is the great parasite; with its anemic idea of holiness it drains life of all its strength, its love and its hope. The other world is the motive for the denial of every reality. I call Christianity the one great curse, the one great intrinsic depravity, the one great instinct of revenge, for which no expedient is sufficiently poisonous, secret, underhand, to gain its ends. I call it the one immortal shame and blemish upon the human race." SKITS OF SOLOMON Coal Brother, what about your coal bin? Is it filled to overflowing with the stuff that burns, or is it yawning like the stomach of an urchin who has been out fishing from sun dawn to darkness? If the latter's prescription catches you in the solar plexus, get busy and make love to the coal man. Unk Sam has been urging you to grab opportunity by the top knot for some moons and Unk never advises unless he feels that advice is good. Next Juvenember when part of the railroads are hung up in blizzards and the other part is puffing like Billy Boston to get food over to the boys, you'll be sorry if you don't pad that coal bin with shiny blackness. Old Boreas will hunt you up and if you don't have your registration card with you, its shivers and shakes. When Unk Sam finds you without the pasteboard, he'll give you a chance to prove an alibi, but Old Boreas doesn't know anymore about alibis than a spring chicken knows about Mr. Xenephon's Anabasis. When he gets you going he keeps whiping you until you find shelter. Last winter he caught so many folks dodging the coal man that when they wanted Sir Firebringer, they found that everybody else wanted him, too. The result was that in a few hours a sign went up in the coal office window, "Nothing Doing." So take a tumble and get a hump on. Shake loose a few filthy dollars and surprise the coal bin with a lot of real THE MONITOR noise. You can do it if you half try. And then next January when the snow lays four feet thick and the winds start up their jazz band around the corners of your shack, you can just sit back, fill the old briar and hum, "I got mine, bo; I got mine." Obvious Observations It took Marshal Foch some time to get started, but after he got started he is trying to see to it that the Dutchmen don' get a chance to stop. It used to be a motto that a woman's mind changed faster than the wind, but if anybody can tell us anything that changes it mind faster than the war department, please speak up. When our two cullud boys with the Croix de Guerre hit Broadway and start down the pike telling us all about it, we bet there won't be standing room. This week the papers say that eighty grocers went out of business because high prices forced them to do so. Who was it said that the grocer was the man who was making John D. look like a minnow? Japan is having a small sized revolution. Now people will say that the Japanese are really becoming civilized. Its kind of rough to whip a man and think you've got him about quiet, and then have said gentleman wake you up and make ready to slough you with a shillalah, isn't it? Well, that looks like Germany's peace with Russia. There are lots of things in this world we never value very highly, but its a cinch that seven-eights of us never thought much of sugar until a few days ago. The funny thing about politics is that it is about as certain as trying to make seven with a pair of dice constantly. Those females who said that they could get along wonderfully well without men will have plenty of chance to try it out soon. Thanking you courteously for your kind attention, we will now pause to figure how many pork chops we can buy with a thin dime. Over here—over here— We will serve, we will serve—over here. While our boys are fighting, are bleeding, dying. ware, We'll be faithful and we'll be hopeful. And we won't give up 'till there's FREEDOM EVERYWHERE! —Words by Frank Bristol. RACE PRESS COMMENT The president has denounced lynching and mob rule. The Red Cross has at last begun to enroll Colored nurses. Now let Colonel Young be restored to active service in the army. The Colored citizens of this country then can hardly complain that they are not receiving what their loyalty entitles them to.—The Southern Indicator, Columbia, S. C. Wilson Versus Vardaman Vardaman, the fire-eating senator from the wilds of Mississippi, is persona non grata, so the president says, We second the motion. May the people of Mississippi vote in our favor and retire such senators, whose acts are disgraceful to civilization.—The Richmond (Ind.) Blade. Making History as Usual. The Colored soldier is making history as usual; he is neither slacker nor coward. He hunts the dangerous place in the battle line and makes the most perilous charge with a smile on his face and a song on his lips.—The Nashville (Tenn.) Clarion. The Negro desires no exemption from the legitimate burdens of citizenship, but bearing those burdens and engaged as he is in making the supreme sacrifice for the ideals of that citizenship, he feels that today, if it is ever to be had for the asking, if it is ever to be given as a reward for patriotism and loyal service, the grant of equal rights as an American citizen should be given him.—The Amsterdam News. Supporting the President The duty of today is to support and stand by president Wilson. A few days ago he spoke out with strong courage against the crime of lynching and the evil of the mob spirit. We expected that the whole country would be with him in some substantial effort to put his noble words into worthy deeds. So far a very conspicuous example of the people giving some solid endorsement of his strong utterances against lynch lay and mob rule has been the increased activity along this line of the National Asso- OVER HERE Equal Rights Now. ciation for the Advancement of Colored People. This organization has, with daring courage, great expense and unfilching effort carried on investigations in mob ruled communities and brought to light and public attention horrible facts that were unknown before. These workers are doing their part to make this country unsafe for lynchers. This is the kind of support that the president needs and should have from all the people.—The Charleston Messenger. STATE'S SUGAR ALLOTMENT FOR SEPTEMBER ANNOUNCED Nebraska's allotment for sugar for the month of September for all purposes is 5,158,000 pounds, according to announcement of the federal food administration for Nebraska. One million of this amount is for canning and preserving purposes, the remainder for general household purposes. The allotment, being the same as for August, means that retailers and all other dealers will receive the same amounts as in July. Householders will be permitted to have two pounds for each person in the family and retailers will be allotted sugar on this basis. Hotel and public eating places get two pounds for each ninety meals served; less essentials, 50 per cent of their former use; essential manufacturers, their requirements; and bakers, 70 per cent of their use in corresponding periods last year. County food administrators in Nebraska are being advised to issue certificates on the same basis as last month. WILL REMAIN IN BUSINESS Several of my customers have advised me not to give up my business September 1, which I felt I was compelled to do for lack of help. I need a good competent tailor. I have decided to remain in business, but I must find a good tailor. I hope to secure one through this advertisement. THE ECONOMY TAILORS. Chas. Simmons, Prop., 114 South 14th street, Omaha, Neb. EAT CORN SAVE WHEAT Reasons W Is the L 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 disc Alamo barber shop ha stepped in the lead and shops in this city. The Alamo barber to a reading and rest plete without, would 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 tris 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 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. 1917 Among the Churches GOOD Bye, Boys, Bring Back the Kaiser. We Are All Backing You Up. Buy War Savings Stamps Thomas Kilpatrick & Co. The usual services will be held on Sunday, which is the Thirteenth Sunday after Trinity. Holy communion at 7:30 a. m.; Sunday school at 10; holy communion and sermon at 11, and evening prayer and sermon at 8 o'clock. Impressive services were held last Sunday morning when a service flag containing ten stars was dedicated. The flag hangs in the chancel just above the choir seats in which four of the men who are now in military service sang as choir boys. Morning prayer is said daily at 8:30 a. m., at which special prayers are said for those in military service. Any parents or friends of boys serving in the army or navy will be welcome at these brief services. BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH Sunday morning services, 10:45; Sunday school, 1:30; B. Y. P. U., 6 p. m.; preaching Sunday night at 8 o'clock. The mission circle met Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Anna Gibbs, 5422 GOOD Bye, Boy Kaiser. We You Up. Buy War Sa Thomas Kilp Six Chairs giving the people what they want secretion in getting the best barber hasn't waited to see what other and given to the public things use barber shop was the first to hail the first room. The shower bath, which never have been given to the Alamo barber shop. To avoid next we use the number system. Deal with justly when their turn barber shop. Experience has barber is not the best barber; trim at all times the shop is proof of the barber, it is convenient more known in the history of the case and don't knock. to have the most fastidious give this is true. The Alamo barber business and bring to the people together have ever done. worth & Price R. D. JACKSON, Foreman. SOFT DRINK PARLOR Cor 24th and Hamilton Get Acquainted With Joe Krug Luxux on Tap. Dr. Earnest E. Graves DENTISTRY 242 North 10th Street Telephone L 5263 LINGOLN, NEB. s, Bring Back the Are All Backing vings Stamps patrick & Co. Barber Shop the City R. C. Price At Home on the Job Second, the man- ners obtainable. The says could do, but has heard of in Colored the public attention which no shop is com- mute Colored population of confusion over who No matter how high 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 sole their very needs, ce, Props. 2416 North 24th Street Lincoln News MRS. SARAH WALKER. AGENT FOR THE WORLD WONDER OIL AND GAS CO. VISITS LINCOLN Mr. Bob Robinson, the energetic and enterprising representative of the World Wonder Oil and Gas Co. of Kansas City, Mo., spent a few hours in our city last Wednesday, making a strenuous effort to interest some of Lincoln's citizens into investing in some of this valuable oil stock. Mr. Robinson is a very efficient representative, being a man of purely business qualities, and one whose word can be depended upon. He is not endeavoring to interest his friends into investing in something that will gradually dwindle to barely a mere glow of that which has been, but he is trying to get you, friends, to invest in that which will tender you a handsome profit in the near future. The World Wonder Oil and Gas Co. has a capital stock of $1,000,000, owning some of the most valuable oil property in the world's famous Trapshooter and Towanda districts in Butler county, Kansas. If the Negroes had turned their attention to the development of oil and gas properties ten years ago, with as much enthusiasm and vim as they have today, we would have as many Negroes today worth from $100,000 to $500,000 and a million dollars as we now have Negroes today worth from one hundred up to one thousand dollars. We cannot win this war unless we have oil and gas. They are the essential factors which will play an important part in making this world safe for democracy. So friends consider this matter seriously, so that when Mr. Robinson makes his appearance again in a few days you may be able to assure him of an investment of several thousand shares of this valuable oil stock. COLORED NURSES MAY SERVE Miss Sarka B. Hibkara, state chairman of the woman's committee, and Miss Mary B. Cogil, chairman of the nurses' bureau and director of the drive for 750 student nurses in Nebraska, have received the following statement from Emmett J. Scott, assistant to the secretary of war. Orders were issued today by the war department to the office of the surgeon general, which will enable Colored nurses who have been registered by the American Red Cross society to render services for their own race in the army. Colored nurses will be assigned to the base hospitals now established at Camp Funston, Fort Riley, Kas; Camp Grant, Rockford, Ill.; Camp Sherman, Chillicothe, O.; Camp Dix, Wrightstown, N. J. At these camps a total of about 38. Over Rain Su We have already secured Guarantee Winter Ever displayed in the city for V.B.You 219 North Most Reliable and Ever De "LET US S HOW TO LOOK The Only Way Is THE FRANCO-AMERICAN WAY Miss Flossie M. Patrick and Mae Burd Resident Retailers and Demonstrators. 000 Colored troops are stationed General Pershing has been asked by cable whether the services of Colored nurses can be utilized to advantage among American expeditionary forces. The L. L. S. Kensington held a picnic at Antelope park Monday afternoon. A great time was reported. Their visitor was Mrs. Claude Shipman. Mr. and Mrs. James Dean entertained at dinner Wednesday, Mr. and Mrs. O'Donnel, Mrs. Ed Shipman Mrs. and Master Claude Shipman. Mrs. A. L. Williams returned home from St. Joe, where she has been visiting her parents and brother. Miss Mabel Stillman was suddenly called to her home in Whitecloud Kas., on account of her brother having been drowned. Miss Ethel Valuesette was called to her home in Kansas last week on account of her mother's illness. Mrs. Sarah Walker entertained at dinner Wednesday evening, Mr. Bob Robinson, representative of the Wonder Oil and Gas company, and Mr. Bert Patrick, business manager of The Monitor. Mr. Bert Patrick of Omaha, The Monitor's successful business manager, spent last Wednesday and Thursday in our city transacting business. Mary E. Dixon Tent No. 3 gave a patriotic entertainment at Masonic hall, August 14, which proved a grand success. A very large attendance being present. The grand counsel of the Daughters of Bethel will convene in Omaha August 27, 1918. A large number of Lincoln people are expected to be present. Among those contemplating attending are the following: Mrs. Laura Johnson, president; grand officers are Mrs. Alice Grant, Mrs. Anna Turner and Mrs. Jennie Sellers. Mr. and Mrs. Abe Corneal returned home Thursday from Marshall, Mo. where they had gone to attend the grand commandery last week. They also visited in Kansas City before returning and were accompanied home by Mrs. Odessa Price of that city. Mrs. Robert Johnson entertained at dinner last Wednesday evening for Messrs. Bob Robinson and Bert Patrick of Omaha. Mrs. Streeter Williams, upon retiring from a business life, moved to her future home last week at 1124 Oak street. Mrs. Zack Johnson, who was confined to his bed last week is much improved and able to be about again. Miss Virgil Gaskin of Cheyenne, Wyo., arrived in Lincoln last Thursday as the guest of Miss Ruth Collins. coats coats its the most complete line of Red Fall and Woolens the convenience of our patrons ung & Co. 10th Street. Dependable Tailoring Service. SERVE YOU." K YOUR BEST Brick and Mae Burdon Illustrators. Phone B 1199 Mrs. Arthur Williams returned home from St. Joe Sunday, where she had gone to visit her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Morris, and her brother, William Morris. The stewardess board of the First A. M. E. church will hold a rally next Sunday, August 25, giving an all day program. Everybody is cordially invited to attend this meeting. The Daughters of Bethel held their installation Friday evening, August 16, which was largely attended. The Dunbar Boosters gave an elaborate entertainment Tuesday evening; August 20, at the Dunbar cafeteria, for the benefit of the boys called in the draft, who are expecting to leave for the training camp Friday. A very large crowd participated in the entertainment. The principal speakers of the evening were Rev. I. B. Smith and Mr. Richard Young. Mrs. Paul Moore returned home Tuesday morning after spending several weeks visiting rilitates at Cheyenne, Wyo., and Denver, Colo. Mrs. Trago McWilliams and Mrs. Al Harding have as guests this week their two sisters, Mrs. Kemp and Mrs. Flemming of Detroit, Mich., and their friend, Mrs. Matthews of that city. They expect to spend three or four weeks visiting relatives and friend. Mrs. William Lyons entertained last Friday at a reception given in honor of Miss Carrie Davies of Emporia, Kas. The out-of-town guests were Mrs. Grace Cisco of Beatrice, Neb.; Miss Virgil Gaston, Cheyenne, Wyo., and Misses Frieda Cooley, Viola Walker and Ruth Collins of Lincoln. A very delightful time was reported by all present. Mrs. Odessa Price of Kansas City, and Mr. John Johnson of Lincoln, were united in marriage at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Abe Corneal Tuesday afternoon, by Rev. R. R. Powers. The Monitor extends its heartiest congratulations to the happy couple, who will reside in Lincoln. The Canteen girls entertained Thursday evening for the drafted boys at the home of Miss Goldie Kelly. The Canteen girls gave a picnic at Capital beach for the draftees and Dunbar Boosters Sunday evening. A dandy luncheon was spread with fried chicken in abundance that was pleasing. The D. M. S. entertained for their members, who are due to leave in the next call, at Miss Opal Corhorns Monday night. A pleasant time was reported. BEAT GERMANY Support EVERY FLAG that opposes Prussianism Eat less of the food Fighters need DENY yourself something. WASTE NOTHING The CHAPMAN Drug Store 934 P St., Lincoln Opposite Main Door Post Office Cameras and Films, Magazines, Cigars, Candies and a full line of Druggist Sundries C. D. ENNIS First-Class Rooming House Billlard Parlor, Cigars Soft Drinks. —Barber Shop in Connection— 422½ West Fourth, Tel. 2083 GRAND ISLAND, NEB. JOHN BAKER'S POOL and BILLIARD PARLOR Rooms and Taxi Line. 117 E. Front St. Tel. 321 GRAND ISLAND, NEB. Mrs. M. McCOWAN All Kinds of Hair Goods, Straightening Combs, Brushes, Toilet Preparations, etc. LINCOLN, NEB. Black "Nobody" A Whiting Hero Colored Man Near Little Indiana Village Saves One of Two Boys From Train—May Lose Own Life. VICTIM DIES IN HERO'S ARMS WHITING, IND.—Griffin Hatcher was only a Colored laborer—until last week. His life had been cast with the pick and shovel, his hands calloused with toil. No one noticed him from day to day as he labored along the Baltimore and Ohio right of way here, in the grime and dust and cinders. Long trains rushed by, but they meant little to Griffin—only a dream. His it was to work at the tracks, draw his salary when due and go home to the shanty where there were hungry mouths to feed—and other track laborers to be made ready for life. But now it is different, Griffin Hatcher, the ordinary Colored track laborer, has become a hero, a saver of life—and probably the giver of it also. That is the saver of another's life—that of a little child—and the giver of his own, doing it gladly. Today they forget the color of his skin down here where he lies in a hospital near death, and thought only of the heroic heart that beat within him. Saves Baby From Train. Hatcher was walking along the tracks of the Baltimore and Ohio last week, his pick over his shoulder. He was homeward bound after his day of toll. Half a block from the station he stopped to pass the time of day with a gate tender at his shanty. On the track were playing two children, Frank and George Repinak, whose home was a block away. Frank was 5 years old and George 3. “Tag!” shouted Frankie. “Me tagged 'oo!'" cooed back Georgie, shouting with glee. ```markdown ``` Our Prices Are Going to Be Lower Than Ever Before This may sound paradoxical but it is nevertheless true. When we say lower, we mean that we are going to charge less profit on all Clothing sold in this store. This change is to be effected and made profitable to you and to us, by the elimination of our Semi-Annual Sale of Men's Clothing. Sales have always been considered necessary—goods were marked with an excess profit in season, to make up for the loss of profit at sale time. This is considered legitimate. But is it? Is asking a man to pay more for his clothes because he wants to wear them in season, while the man who waits buys the same suit for less, entirely legitimate? The early buyer is the man who suports a store. He is the man this store is going to cater to in the future, by marking clothing at the lowest possible price at the beginning of the season. Good Clothing was never as high priced as it is now. And it may be higher and scarcer. For the good will and continued patronage of our customers, during these times of stress and economy, we cannot afford to add the excess profit necessary to cover the cost of advertising, and loss of profit on Discount Sales. This New Plan will enable you to buy your Fall Suit or Overcoat just as cheaply in September as in January, and you will not be helping to pay for the clothes bought by the end of the season buyer. We have cut out the Clearance Sale on Clothing. Our expenses are reduced. We have no loss of profit at the end of the season.. Our prices are considerably lower. Comparison on this Fall's Suits and Overcoats will prove this to you. Speier & Simon Daylight Clothing Store LINCOLN, NEBRASKA Just then there was a whirr in the distance—quickly it became a fast gathering roar. The "Flyer" was screaming down the track toward them. "Great God!" shouted Hatcher. "Those kids!" The children were standing in the center of the track, paralyzed to a death stillness with fear. Like a flash Hatcher—the ordinary Colored track laborer—was in action. In a jump he was at the side of the track. He plunged, into the storm of steam, while brakes ground and tore at the wheels. Far down the track the great train came to a full stop. Boy Dead in Hero's Arms. They found them there. There year-old Georgie had been struck by, the hurtling body of the track laborer and pushed out of danger. He suffered only a few scratches. By the track and many feet distant from where he plunged in, they found Hatcher, bruised, bleeding and torn. Clasped tight in his arms was 5-year-old Frankie—dead. They took them all to the Whiting hospital. Hatcher lies there today—a track laborer no longer, and probably never to be again. His shoulder is broken, he is hurt internally and his chest is torn open. The physicians say he can't live. He regained consciousness for a moment—Indianapolis Ledge. LA GRANGE, TEXAS L. V. Vincent Rev. J. V. B. Gains, P. E. A. M. E. church, was in town Monday for his quarterly conference at Joiner last Saturday and Sunday. Mrs. Rosa James, Galveston, left for her home last week, after visiting her mother several days. Mrs. Pearl L. Blocker, Austin, and two children left for her home last Saturday morning, after visiting relatives here. Mr. and Mrs. Gentry Talley left for Grand Prairie Saturday, their future home. Mr. John Killough will spend a few months with his daughter, Mrs. Emma Carter, at Ft. Worth. Mrs. Rev. J. W. White and son, Walker, left Saturday for a stay in Victoria. The following persons were among our visitors last week: Mr. Anthony Dozier, Oklahoma City; Geo. Collins, Houston; Thomas Dobbins, San Antonie; Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Maxey, Waco. Rev. J. White was present and held regular services at the St. James M. E. church Sunday morning and night. Baptizing at morning service. Rev. S. A. Tillman preached at Eagle Lake, and Rev. G. L. Mills preached and baptized at the Bethlehem A. M. E. church Sunday. The entertainment given at St. Paul A. M. E. church here was successful in raising $10; $5 of same being raised through the special donation and work of Mrs. Clementine Riley. Mrs. S. A. Tillman and her daughter, Hattie B., and Mrs. Cassie Jackson, are back home from a visit last week to Camp Travis to see Mr. Samuel Tillman and Mr. Morestless Jackson. Sick: Mesdames Martha Alcue, Anna Motin, Julia King, Elmera Breeding, Pearl Aycock and Mr. Will Fields. Last Saturday at about 2 o'clock p. m., Mrs. Rhoda Collins, an old and honored citizen and a member of Ebenezer Baptist church here, died at her home near here of dropsy. Four sons and three daughters and a number of grandchildren and great-grandchildren are left to mourn her. PEOPLE'S DRUG STORE GOING TO MOVE The People's drug store will move September 1 into larger quarters, just one door south of its present location. It will occupy the large and handsomely decorated room formerly occupied by the Monarch Billiard parlors. --- A. B. P. H. JENKINS The Barber This is what my shop offers you. Five barbers who know their business. Omaha's Most Successful Barber. our new location at Twenty-nine will have plenty of room. date with all modern conv. for what is right, and what up-to-date methods, with connection with my business. gentlemen, with 'due courtesy. The Colored people are gre their demands. They want t or you, so come. I solicit you neeed salary barbers, first c We will try to treat our paok the bunch over in the old and Burdette streets. Own Your WHY NOT! and I'll Sell You One on MEO. WATSO Your location at Twenty-fourth and Burdette is plenty of room. Everything strictly with all modern conveniences. My shop that is right, and what the people demand. Date methods, with latest improvements. With my business. My shop is open to men, with 'due courtesy and respect to all colored people are growing and improving hands. They want the best and we must so come. I solicit your patronage. Military 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. Burdette 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 method. No pool hall in connection with my bud ladies 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 treaties. Drop in and look the bunch over at 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. 103 South 14th. Resi I Accident Policy W hat Is On the Square Get a Sick and Accident Pol That Is On the Ident Policy With a Company On the Square! Get a Sick and Accident Policy With a Company That Is On the Square! A Home company want The work well men. I personally attend to the adjustment GEORGE WELLS PARK 933 North 27th Street. Ph Ware Candy K I personally attend to the adjustment of all claims. 933 North 27th Street. andy Kitchen Ware Candy Ware Candy Kitchen 1415 North 24th Street HOME MADE CANDIES, FRESH EVERY DAY. ICE CREAM AND SOFT DRINKS Ice Cream, 40c a Quart. ARTHUR A. WARE, Prop. The Girls Bee Ball THE EVENT OF THE AT U. B. F & S. M. 24th and Parker, Monda MUSIC BY M. ROBERT HARRINGTON Mrs. Elizabeth Dickerson, Chairman. ADMISSION, 35 UNIFORM T A X I CO. GIRLS BEAUTY Ball A EVENT OF THE SEA U. B. F & S. M, T. H. and Parker, Monday, September MUSIC BY M. JAZZ. T HARRINGTON, Floor Jackerson, Mrs. G. Chairman. ADMISSION, 35 CENTS Ms Beauty Club Ball INT OF THE SEASON F & S. M. T. HALL ter, Monday, September 2 MC BY M. JAZZ. BIRINGTON, Floor Manager n. Mrs. Gertrude Porter, man. Secretary. SION, 35 CENTS. The Girls Beauty Club Ball THE EVENT OF THE SEASON AT U. B. F & S. M. T. HALL 24th and Parker, Monday, September 2 MUSIC BY M. JAZZ. ROBERT HARRINGTON, Floor Manager Mrs. Elizabeth Dickerson, Mrs. Gertrude Porter, Chairman. Secretary. ADMISSION 35 CENTS Calls Answered Day or Night. Rates $2.00 Per Hour. New 5- Passenger Car. FIRST CLASS CLEANING AND PRESSING. Neatly Done. Work Guaranteed. LEE AVERETT 2414 North 24th St. Tel. Office Web. 5220. Res. Web. 2219. --- --- --- 6 Phone Red 7306. 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. Invest In Michigan Orchards Fortunes in It. Easy Terms. $10 Down; $7.50 a Month SEE JESSE HALE MOSS, 13th and Farnam. Douglas 7150 HOLSUM AND KLEEN MAID Why Buy Inferior When The Best COSTS NO MORE? JAY BURNS BAKING CO. Residence, Web. 1931 DON'T DELAY. Phone Harney 5737. THE MONITOR On The Way To Kaiserland By Private M. Jordon Camp Funston, Kas. Early Monday morning, August 5, relatives, friends and sweethearts gathered at the Union station and, mid "roaring cheers" and "screaming yells" bade au revoir to the most enthusiastic group of young men Omaha has ever sent off to the training camps. Soon after the men arrived at the station they were comfortably seated, and their iron horse with black mane thrown to the wind sped away. After the last street had been crossed and the last house had 'been passed and the last bystander had waved adieu, the men who were totelling under the mental excitement fell asleep. Their sleep was of short duration for it was not long before they were wide awake and amusing themselves; some were enjoying the country breezes, some were watching the beautiful landscapes, some were praising the large farms or counting the mile posts, some were waving at the toiling farmer, while others were enjoying or praising their gifts, but all were enthusiastic and happy. Such were the comments on the gifts: "God bless the Red Cross." "I am glad I am a member." "The Red Cross is the soldier's mother." "Three cheers for the Commercial club." "The Commercial club is on the square." One young man who was reading a beautiful little bible held it high in the air and cried "Long live my church." In many of the little towns along the way the boys were given a great reception. They left the train and mingled with the astonished citizens. Some went to nearby stores and bought cakes and pies. One young fellow went into a hotel and found a slice of watermelon. He was almost lynched. Another youngster went so far away the train started away; he met a fellow with a bicycle and over took it, mid great applause. A member of division 5 delivered an ultimatum to a member of division 3 for kissing his girl. War was declared. After a hard struggle No. 5 was flanked on the left and at the same time his front line defense (trench mouth), was smashed and a heavy bomb was dropped on his head. No. 5 retreated in confusion. We ate dinner at noon. Some of the boys who were not used to eating on a moving train fed their nose about as often as their mouth. We arrived in Kansas City at 5 p. m. and left at 11 p. m. Many friends awaited us there. During our stay a large troop train crowded with white soldiers stopped beside us and many of the boys were from Omaha; great was our meeting. About an hour after the white soldiers left a 16-coach train arrived from St. Louis with Colored boys for Camp Funston. We were switched onto the rear of their train and we arrived at Camp Funston at 5:30 Tuesday morning, just in time for 'breakfast. From that hour we began to 'breathe the atmosphere of the army. We were marched to a rest room where we dropped our baggage and went for breakfast. One of our boys called for a face wash. He was told to eat first and wash afterward. After breakfast we had to wash our plates and clean off the places where we ate. The beginning of army life was a little exciting, but it was funny. After the plates were inspected many of the boys were sent back to wash theirs over again. We returned for our baggage and started on the fastest and most systematic examination we ever witnessed. Seemingly we were examined by a thousand physicians. We did not know a fellow had so many places for examination. All but two or three passed that examination, and now we are in the detention camp undergoing the real examination. We are supposed to stay here about three weeks, then we will be allowed to enter the main camps. I wish it was so all Omaha could take a peep at our present home. A little city made to order with about 5,000 boys from all over the country. We are situated in a typical western country, where the blue clear sky and the dry air are nature's remedy for the weak. We are surrounded on three sides by beautiful green hills and on the other by a winding stream. I wish you could see our sanitary streets, without even a match stub or a cigar butt laying around. Our church grounds on the hill side, our Y. M. C. A., our dance hall, our gymnasium hall and our athletic fields and our drill grounds. I wish you could see the different companies on a march or hard at work on the drill ground, and see the boys on the athletic fields at their sports or hear the boys sing. Our natural surrounding is beautiful, our boys are happy and our Uncle Samie is making soldiers out of us. If you are desirous of a good trade, call and see Poro Jones. MOB BURNS PROPERTY IN OKLAHOMA TOWN According to press dispatches from Dewey, Okla., a mob of more than five hundred white people set fire to and burned every Negro home in a section of that city Monday night, August 21. Just how many persons were burned alive could not be learned, but sufficient to say that a large number lost their lives or perished in the flames. Only one Negro home was spared, that of an old woman. Bad feeling had been brewing for several days, due to labor trouble and strikes are said to be the principal cause of the trouble, but the direct cause was precipitated when a Negro, Ned Widlow, shot the chief of police and another man, who attempted to arrest Widlow for disturbing the peace. Feeling against all Negroes was high, and it is feared that many innocent persons have been murdered. EXPRESS GRATITUDE TO PRESIDENT WILSON Atlanta, Ga.—A letter has been sent to President Wilson from representative Atlanta Negroes with an endorsement and expressing deep gratitude for the president's recent address denouncing mob law as a "disgraceful evil." Many prominent Negroes of Georgia and Alabama signed the letter, which said in part: "We regard your address as the most significant expression emanating from the White House since Lincoln wrote his emancipation proclamation. "We thank you, praise God and take courage." THREE MEN NOMINATED FOR THE LEGISLATURE Charleston, W. Va.—In the state wide primary held here last Tuesday, three Colored men were nominated on the republican ticket in as many counties, for members of the house of delegates, the lower branch of the legislature. The nominees were: J. V. Coleman, Kimberly, Fayette county; Harry J. Capehart, Keystone, McDowell county; and T. G. Nutter, Charleston, Kanawha county. WALKER HAIR CULTURERS' CONVENTION Chicago, Ill.—The second annual convention of the Mme. C. J. Walker Hair Culturists' Union was held at Olivet Baptist church, 27th and Dearborn streets, August 1-3. Nearly 300 delegates were represented by every state in the union. LEGAL NOTICE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION OF SOUTHSIDE COLORED BUTCHERS CLUB. Know All Men By These Presents: That we, the undersigned, whose names are hereby 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 all economic, social and political questions, and for their own entertainment and amusement for their mutual welfare. ARTICLE IV The capital stock of this corporation shall be $2,500,000, divided into 500 shares of the par value of $5.00 each, said shares to be paid for as follows. Two and one-half ($2.50) dollars when the stock is issued and two and one-half ($2.50) dollars within the following six months. Membership may be acquired only through ownership of stock. This stock shall be non-assessable and non-assigrable. Surrender or loss of membership shall work for a forfeiture of stock. ARTICLE V. This corporation shall commence business on the 15th day of July, 1918, and shall continue for a period of twenty-five years from and after said date. ARTICLE VI The affairs of this corporation shall be conducted by a board of directors of seven members. The president and secretary of this corporation shall be two of the seven members of this board by virtue of their office. This corporation shall be managed and conducted by said board of directors as provided in the constitution and by law. ARTICLE VII. The board of directors shall meet at least four times each year to transact the business of this corporation. ARTICLE VIII. Officers. The officers shall be a president, vice president, treasurer and secretary. And they shall be elected equally, the first election to be held at Omaha, Nebraska, the third Monday in July, 1918, and the third Monday in July each year thereafter during the existence of this corporation. ARTICLE IX. Membership. The board of directors shall fix and maintain the qualifications of members as provided in the constitution and by laws. The indebtedness of this corporation shall at no time exceed three-fifths of the ARTICLE XI Amendment. 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 submit such amendment to that such amendment shall have beer submitted to the stockholders through State of Nebraska. ) County of Douglas j.s. 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, to the same for the purposes therein set forth. Witness my hand and notarial seal this 3rd day of July, 1918. 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 Builders" 1803 FARNAM STREET The E. L. Garage 24th and Lake. General repairing, storage and accessories. All work guaranteed. Open Day and Night. Tel. Webster 630. WATERS BARNHART PRINTING CO OMAHA Telephone Douglas 5712 PACIFIC Pool Parlor C. BRANCH, Proprietor BOB JOHNSON, Mgr. Cigars, Tobacco and Soft Drinks LAUNDRY OFFICE 1014 SOUTH TENTH STREET (Opposite Pullman Hotel) OMAHA, NEB. 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 Established 1890 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 We Have a Complete Line of FLOWER,GRASS AND GARDEN Seeds Bulbs, Hardy Perennials, Poultry Supplies Fresh cut flowers always on hand Stewart's Seed Store 119 N. 16th St. Opp. Post Office Phone Douglas 977 The People's Drug Store 109 South 14th Street DRUGS, CIGARS AND SODA Toilet and Rubber Goods Special Attention to Prescriptions We Carry a Full Line of Face and Hair Preparations. Nelson's Hair Dressing ..... 25c Elite Hair Pomade ..... 25c Aida Hair Pomade ..... 30c Oak Hair Pomade ..... 30c Plough's Hair Dressing ..... 25c Hygienic Hair Grower ..... 60c Ford's Hair Grower ..... 25c Palmer's Skin Whitener ..... 25c Palmer's Skin Success ..... 25c Black and White Skin Oint. ..... 25c Roza Bleach ..... 25c We appreciate your patronage. F. WILBERG BAKERY Across from Alhambra Theatre The Best is None Too 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 J. A. Edholm E. W. Sherman 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. I i | E t ti 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. DENTIST Phone Doug. 7150. 220 S. 13th St. ath and Farnam Sts. Ladies Wanted! To Learn Chiropody. A good Chiropodist in every mod- ern’ Hairdressing Parlor will add greatly to your business and give comfort to your patrons. For terms address MRS. STEWART, Chiropodist. and Food Specialist. 623 W. Broadway. Council Bluffs Tell Black 3913. MADAME HENDERSON HAIRDRESSER and MANICURIST ‘Adent for the Celebrated Madame Waker Preparations ‘The Walker: Method Taught Diplomas Granted. Phone Webster 1489 2304 N. 25th St. Omaha, Neb. Stop and Read Mrs. Dollie Crawford The Poro Hair Culturist Will positively grow the Hatr, 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. -_ Heo Hox af 3553 Emmett St. ss isstgnsciatige teerieee os Liberty Drug Co. EVERYBODY'S DRUG STORE B, Robinson, Manager 1904 No. 24th St. Webster 386 Omaha, Neb. 24th and Lake Street Branch, GROCERIES, MEATS BAKERY The Jones Poro Culture College Positively Grows the Hair | | (leo Sy | (Ss “PORD™ ¢d)\ (AC mn grower \ } Tue mb Aarele \ | (roe oxnoaurr ravine nate nino | \ ey, | | NUiygzex2 f Ew Int, the Sokey ‘retuned. kieetris Peer cee deere erect” Miiesor ean MICE Reine 00 TEXAS tte teeter WHEN IN TEMPLE, TEXAS STOP WITH Mrs. J. S. Dawson 218 South 4th Street Who gains pleasure in making you comfortable. Satisfaction Gearantend: Rates reasonable. Weite or wire for accommoda- tion. Ponce De Leon Sought Elixir of Life His Quest Would Have been Rewarded Had He Journeyed Northward to the Beautiful Ozark Mountains, Where Vapor City Lies. BY FRED C. WILLIAMS Last Sunday morning found me dis- embarking from a Rock Island train that had carried me safely into this Ozark mountain resort, Hot Springs, Ark., sometimes called’ the “Vapor City.” My, but it is hot here! Well, you couldn't expect anything else, for it is typical of its name, yet it is beautiful as well as healthful: Ponee De Leon left the shores of old France several centuries ago and landed on this continent on the part which is designated Florida in search of the fountain of youth. He failed and died broken-hearted, but it was left to an old mountaineer of the Davey Crockett type, a trapper and trader among the Indians in the Ozarks to find what Ponce De Leon had sought in vain for. Here in this valley of the vapor burst from the bowels of mother earth, side by side, two wonderful streams of water, onc iey cold that trickles down the vailey to the left and the other that marks 120 degrees Fahrenheit, yet does not seald, can be traced down the right side of the valley ‘oy the vapor rising from its steaming bosom. Here to this fountain of the clixir of life come the pilgrims from all parts of the world seeking restoration of health by drinking of this wholesome fluid ‘and bathing in its fountains and the change is metaphorically complete, They come limping, crawling, hob- bling and some must be barried to spend a few weeks of diligent adher- ence to the law of the goddess of the fountain who says, “Drink of me and I will give thee life,” “rest in the bosom of my fountain and I will give thee health” and for strict obedience they are sent away happy, skipping and dancing, laughting: and cheerful, with the youth of their early days re- stored to them which proves Ponce De Leon’s quest was no vague dream. It is realized today in this great nat- ural fountain of restorative waters in Hot Springs, Ark., a resort in which the people of our race play an impor- tant part. They have rendered that which is always necessary for the comfort of the — public—service ‘Through this avenue have grown the opportunity of business development. Malvern avenue is lined on both sides for several blocks by business of all ‘kinds promoted by capable men of ‘our race. Here is located the beaut ful and well appointed Pythian bath |house and sanitarium under the man- agement of Mr. J. T. T. Warren, him- ‘self an old and capable bath attend- ‘ant, he at one time being head of the old Park hotel bath house. He knows the business well and is ever ready to listen to all complaints and adjust any difference of the patrons. Mr. War- ren besides being the manager of this establishment is grand worthy coun- sellor of the Court of Calanthe of this ‘state as well as being engaged in the ‘real estate and undertaking business. TL met a number of professional and business men here who did much to sak my stny pleasant as well as prosperous. Among them Mr. J. W. Graham, $, M. Ballard, of the Hot ‘Springs Echo. The Monitor in the future will be found on sale at Mr. ‘Fred Robinson’s Tonsorial Parlor, 418 “Malvern Avenue. CLASSIFIED ADS BILLIARD PARLORS CAPITOL BILLIARD PARLOR Cigars and Tobaeco. Barber shop in connection. All kinds of choice candies, chewing gum and soft drinks, Service to our guests our specialty. Athletic and baseball headquarters. : Webster 1773. 2018 North 24th St. Charles W. South, Prop. BLACKSMITHS J. W, STAPLETON South 2571. 5825 South 28d St. CAFES AND RESTAURANTS THE BUSY BEE CAFE South 2793 4917 South 26th St. DRUG STORES THE PEOPLE'S DRUG STORE Douglas 1446. 109 South 14th St. ADAMS HAIGHT DRUG CO., 24th and Lake; 24th and Fort, Omaha, Neb. HARDWARE W. B, NICHOLS Paints, Oils and Glass. Webster 3516, 24th and Lake Sts. COLORED NEWSPAPERS AND MAGAZINES FRANK DOUGLASS Shining Parlor. Webster 1388, 2414 North 24th St. MARKETS aba Seis aarti DEEP WATER FISH MARKET Webster 3943, 1400% N, 24th St. THE MONITOR COMMISSIONER RULES THAT JIM CROW LAWS ARE INVALID Baltimore, Md.—General Counsel William Cabell Bruce of the public service commission gave an opinion that the commission has no authority as to the segregation of white and Colored people on interstate railroads. The matter was brought before the commission in a complaint by r. Wil- liam T. Wright, who said that the Washington, Baltimore and Annap- olis railway is segregating the two races on its cars running between Washington and Baltimore. Mr. Bruce stated that the courts have held that the Maryland legisla- ture cannot put into effect segregation regulations affecting interstate trans- portation agencies, and, if the iegisla- ture cannot do that it follows that the creature of the legislature, the service commission cannot. The ques- tion is one for the national authori- ties. Jim Crow laws passed some years ago are in effect on transporta- tion agencies operating entirely with- in the state, ROSENWALD TO ESTABLISH RURAL SCHOOLS IN KENTUCKY Frankfort, Ky.—It has been esti- mated that fully fifty-one school buildings for our race will be built in this state soon if the proposal of the Rosenwald Building Fund is ae- cepted. Rosenwald proposed to do- nate to the state $45,000 for the pur- pose of building schools, with the proviso that the state or county sub- seribe equally as much. The matter has been taken under advisement and an answer to the prposal is expected soon. MEMBER EXECUTIVE | COMMITTEE OF RED CROSS | ‘Niagara Falls, N. Y.—The appoint- ment has been announced of Samuel Dett, well known postoffice clerk, as special assistant to the chairman of the executive committee, Niagara Falls chapter of the American Red Cross. AFRICAN CHIEFS IN ARMY | Paris—A recruiting mission to the French colonies in’ West Africa re- ports many voluntary enlistments ‘among the families of the principal native chiefs, COL. WM. LAYWARD WRITES OF HIS TROOPS IN HOT FIGHT ON CHAMPAGNE BATTLE FRONT Colonel William Hayward of Ne- braska City, former Cornhusker foot ball star and at present in commano of a regiment of Negro soldiers from New York state, writes the following letter to his sister, Mrs. Lowe. This shows that his regiment was in action in the Champagne sector south of Rheims under General Gauraul. It was written July 17. “Too tired to write much, as we are in the midst of the greatest battle yet in the world’s history, I guess. Our regiment, our division, our corps and our army have stood like rocks. No where have they come through. I was in the hospital and heard the party was about to start—in fact, had started. They were fine at the ho pital; broke all rules and let me go, crutches and all. I got a big Winton Six and burned up 140 kilometers in three hours; was pretty weak and tired when I got here, but stayed in regimental command post until last night, when the French general sent me back here a few kilos to sleep. Am going up this p. m. as soon as the afternoon hymn of hate.along the roa! slacks up a little, as it probably will toward night. The road is practically impassable now from shell fire. “I didn’t know there was so much artillery in the world as went off here on our side. The wonderful French got onto the zero hour of the boche at- tack and we started our artillery a few minutes ahead of them. I missed the beginning, but I never heard o1 dreamed of such crushing, terrifying noise (noise doesn’t describe it) in the world. Literally thousands and thou- sands of cannon of all sizes on botl sides all firing at once; night illumin- ated like day by gun flashes; rockets, star shells, searchlights, seeking aviat- ors, etc. Geysers of earth, debris and smoke leaping into the air on every side where the German shells. broke. The men and horses hit were horrible, what was left of them, How any- thing can live through. it is beyond me, but our casualties were astonish- ingly low, At that, we had more than any regiment in our division, but one of the others is counter-at- tacking this afternoon and they will necessarily have heavy losses. “Isn't it odd that of all the Ameri- cans in this battle the old 69th (165th) and our boys should be the only New York troops in the battle? The 69th is in it up to their ears, too. Very disturbing news today, but everything fine where we are. ‘On ne passeront pas ici,’ meaning ‘they shall not pass here.’ “Three other Negro regiments have recently gone into the lines, but this battle mised them. They being out- side the zone where the boche at- tacked. Fifteenth, good luck again, ne’est ce pas? Our boys are very tired; three months steadily under fire in the trenches, lots of hard work continually, and now the big pow-wow. When the thing dies down, as all bat- tles of this kind and violence must ultimately die down, we hope to get out for a much needed rest, “Haven't time to wfite more now. This will all be very stale news when it reaches you, anyhow.” LODGE DIRECTORY F. & A. A., York Rite, St. Luke's Lodge, No. 14, will meet the first and ‘third Monday nights in Knights of ‘Pythias hall, ‘Twenty-fourth and ‘Charles streets. All members take notice, Wm, Bridges, W. M.; J. E. Johnson, secretary; H. C. Watts, treasurer. | Gate City Lodge, No. 6674, G. U. 0. of 0. F,, meets the first and third Monday of each month at Petersen's hall, 24th and Burdette sts. W. H. Payne, N. GR. L. Woodard, P. 8. 4912 South 26th st. South 4459. Omaha Lodge No. 146, A. F. and A. M., Omaha, Neb. Meeiings first and third Thursdays of every month. Lodge room, 2201 Cuming street. P. H. Jenkins, W. M.; W. H. Robinson, Secretary. Keystone Lodge No. 4, K. of P., Omaha, Nebr. Meetings first and third Thursdays of each month. H. A. Hazzard, C. C., J. H. Glover, K. of R and S. Weeping Willow Lodge No. 9596, G. U. 0. of 0. F., meets second and fourth Thursdays of each month at U. B. F. Hall, 24th and Charles. R. S. Gaskins, N. G.; T. H. Gaskins, P. S. International Order No. 631 Col ored Engineers and Portable Hoisting Enginemen meets at 2225% Lake street first and third Wednesday in each month. W. H. T. Ransom, pres- ae J. H. Headly, Cor. See.; J. H. Moss, Ree. See.; S. L. Bush, Treas. | Faithful lodge, No. 250, U. B. F., |meets second and fourth Fridays in | each month at Rescue hall. Visiting brethren welcome. Earl Jones, W. M.; [James ‘Tubbs, W. S. Lodge rooms at 24th and Charles |streets. Vacant two nights each eee Persons wanting to rent same, call Allen Jones, rental agent, Web- |ster 1100, Classified Advertising For Rent.—Four rooms furnished or unfurnished, 2624 North 25th St. Phone Webster 5560. FURNISHED rooms for rent; strictly modern. Res. 2212 Seward. Tel. Web. 3733. Furnished Rooms—Strictly: modern. W. Harvell. Webster 4760. FOR RENT — Furnished rooms, 1549 N. 17th st. Web, 5280, Floyd Carlton. “FOR RENT—Furnished rooms, ail modern. 2706 Parker st. Web, 1250. “Nicely furnished rooms. Phone Webster 2941. “FOR RENT — Neatly furnished rooms. Phone South 1981. Residence 4814 South 25th st. Mrs. Sadie Mo- berly. 7 eR ki LE Se ee gees fg) ncguk oe eae r aA We ELLE lee See « ee ay a d LS SRO giohg BONS ke hy ae, pee Pee GO a AM Le ee oe m mt ry iRs: | one Ey = i en a = ee ies wae Be 9 me ‘My r . B ea hha =. = THE REY. S. M. SHELTON, Of Pensacola, Fla., Who Has Been Conducting a Revival at Free Stone Primitive Baptist Church, 26th and Grant Streets. | A Store that Agoreciates Your Fatronage QRKIN BROTHERS or vend GOSts. Nebr. | Exclusive Ladies Outhitters 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. BANKS & WILKS 1914 CUMING STREET . Trade at the Washington Market The Most Sanitary and Up-to-Date Market in the Middle West. Visit Our Branch at the McCrory 5c and 10¢ Store in the Basement. Washington Market 1407 DOUGLAS STREET 14091; NORTH TWENTY-FOURTH STREET We handle first-class fish of all kinds. We will quote some of the best varieties: Red Snapper, Fresh Spanish Mackerel, Mullett, Carp and Buffalo. DRIED AND SALT FISH OF ALL KINDS, We ask the friends in Omaha when in need of anything in our line to call in and see us, We deliver within twelve block: EF, HAYNES, Proprietor. Webster 3943. PEOPLES’ CLEANERS and DYERS Work Called for and Delivered. FIRST CLASS WORK GUARANTEED. Give Us a Trial. PATRONIZE US BECAUSE WE PATRONIZE YOU 2416 Erskine Street. Phone Webster 2991. H | C . 1916 CUMING STREET Otel CUMING Comsortaiic Roo1-neasonable Rates Douglas 2466 é D. G. Russell, Proprietor ose eeteteteteeeetetoeeetoatatenteteoenatestetetoeneneteteevateteteieecnsDebetetnnebeteteioateietetotecosotins A. F. PEOPLES Painting, Paperhanging and Decorating. Estimates Furnished Free. All Work Guaranteed. | 4827 Erskine Street. Phone Walnut 2111. DA Me RE RR UE gC te i i | el te ee Deel a a bere p00! ST. PHILIP'S MONDAY NIGHT AT MRS. ROBERTS 2610 No. 28th Ave. COME OUT. ---BUY A HOME--- Fiye-room house, 3219 North cash and $25.00 monthly; now 26th Ave., $1,800; $100 cash and renting for $28.00 a month with $18.00 per month; large lot with barn. garage. ‘Three-room cottage, larve lot, Tesroom modern hoase.on ‘close to car, 9212 Pinkney St-; 224 and Charles Sts. $3,500; $1,000; very easy terms, easy terms. ‘Six-room modern house at “wo four-room cottages;4832- 2428 Lake St., $3,000; easy 24 North 22d St,, $2,800; $200 terms. G. B. ROBBINS REAL ESTATE, RENTALS, FIRE AND ‘TORNADO INSURANCE e Tinuzlas 2842 or Webster 5519 > ATCHISON W. A. Covingtori. Rev. W. H. Hill has accepted a call at Cape Guardean, Mo., after care- fully considering four other propo- sitions from other sources, but, per- mitting the spirit to choose a location for him. He writes he is more than pleased. He will preach Sunday at 11 a. m. at Leavenworth, Kas. where the state convention will close its Session. A large delegation from At- chison will go to here him. Mrs. Hill at present is in Atchison. ~* Roy Majors received a telegram ‘Tuesday morning from Camp Funs- ton, stating that his brother, Archie, had died there. No other particulars at this writing. Miss Evadner Hoy returned Tue. day evening from Camp Funston, where she has been visiting her brother, E. P. Hoy. Mrs. Irene Jones, who has been vis: iting relatives in Omaha, passed through the city Sunday en route to her home at Lexington, Mo. Miss Odie Ousley left Monday to visit relatives and friends in St. Louis and Chicago. Mrs. Effa Brown will leave for Cal- ifornia Sunday for a month's vaca- tion. Mrs. George Kerford returned from the state normal at Emporia Satur- day. She reports a successful trip, Mrs. W. M. Smothers returned Diamond 24th and Lake Sts. Don't Miss Our Sunday Program “HOUSE OF HATE” Every Tuesday “FIGHT FOR MILLIONS” Every Friday Every Episode More Inter- esting Than the Last. Coming Seon “HANDS UP” AT THE 24th and Franklin Streets SATURDAY— Harry Carey in 4 Superb Production “HELL BENT” A Regular Western SUNDAY— Clara Kimball Young in “MAGDA” from Excelsior Springs Tuesday, much improved in health. Mrs. Clare Webster, who is in a hospital in Danville, Ill., has been very sick, but is better at this writ- ing. Ed Covington of Omaha, who has been visiting relatives and friends for two or three weeks, returned home ‘Thursday. f Miss Audrey Truehart of Omaha is visiting her grandmother, Mrs. Mary Grueheart, and other relatives. Carter Highbaugh cf Chicago is vir- iting his’ father. ‘The Fashion Plate, introduced Mon- day evening by J. D. Colbert, was a swell affair. Mr, and Mrs. Gene Moore are the proud parents of a fine boy born Sun- day. Mrs, 0. J. Barnett returned Monday from Troy, where she presided a: organist at the Christian church con- vention. PALESTINE, TEXAS Ae eee ‘The Rev. C. C, Christian of the A. M. E. church is running a revival and has assisting him the Rev. S. S Washington of Waco, who is stirring up things at that place. ~The Fulton street Christian church pulled off a big revival last week un- der the leadership of the Rev. Mr. Cox. Born to Mr, and Mrs. Will Morlow a girl. Mother and girl are doing well. Mrs, Emer Brown went to Corsi ‘cana last Saturday to be there about ‘two weeks. A party was given in honor of Mrs. ‘Norah Brown of Dallas by Mrs. Lizz:* Tippen, together with Mrs. Savannah Asberry on last Wednesday evening. After having all kinds of games and music the joy came, and all were served with cake and cream and o: ‘the beautiful lawn went went and bless your soul then comes the water: melons and another great time was had. Those that were present were: Mrs, Amy King, Miss Vinie Willey, Mrs. Luella Anderson, Miss Mary Pain, Mr. Charley Foster, Mr. Abe Johnson, Mrs. Smithey Thomas, Mr L. H. Highmin, Mrs, Nora Brown, Mr A. Gorjen, Mr. L. Daley, Mr. W. G Pinson, Mr. J. Green, Mrs. Pearl Me- Clenan. The out of town guest was 24th and Parker. Gladys Brockwell in “THE SCARLET ROAD" Hearst-Pathe News Fox Comedy SUNDAY Wm. Desmund in “HELL'S END" Hearst-Pathe News Billy West Comedy MONDAY Louise Glaum in “SHACKLED” Mutt and Jeff Snakeville Comedy WEDNESDAY Wm, S. Hart in “THE SQUARE DEAL MAN” Fatty Arbuckle Comedy THURSDAY Lee Hill in “GOOD LOSER” ‘Two-Reel Keystone Comedy Th MONITOK Mrs. C. F. D, Larkin. . Mrs. Nora Brown left for her home at Dailas on the following day. Another big crowd of boys will leave for Camp Travis on the 24th. They are all in good spirits and want to go. Mrs. Bettie Massey was in the ox- fice today on business. Say, if any of the Monitor read: ers want to buy a nice restaurant call on Mr, William Rose of this town I think you can do well to invest jr his place of business. Mrs. Mollie Jeferson was on the sick list last week. The Monitor grows in favor here every week. LETTERS FROM SOME OF OUR BOYS FROM “SOMEWHERE IN FRANCE: (Osetnusd com Wirt Parad for me while you are having. Earl Wheeler is here now; he wis in the office this morning, and |: and I “chanted” the popular ballad “Homesickness, Blues” together. Yeu should have heard the duet. Very sweet indeed. Wynn McCullogh is still with me. He also brings in a deep baritone ir the chorus occasionally. When we get back I'll be up to tell you a:, about it, and we'll sure have one more visit. Have all the boys gone out fo the camps yet? If so I know it mus be lonesome. Well, writé me some time. Don't be afraid you'll write too much o1 write too often, I can read all, yor can write. Well, 1 must close, hop: ing for an early reply. Give your mother my kindest regards, Sincerely yours, THOMAS MASON. A. P. 0. 766, American Expeditionary Force, July 28, 1918, ¢ _ Just a line to say hello. ‘This coun: try has many interesting things in it which you would like to see. Som day I hope you may see them. The French people are very nice, ‘as I knew they would be. They came ‘out of the French revolution purged and glorified. Prior to that time France was the citadel of iniquity. You know quite as much about the war as we do over here. Later on we may know more or less about it We all hope, as you do that the wa: will soon end. When you get the time T would like to heat from you. The country here is very like our own, The crops are the same us ours. such as wheat, rye, oats, potatoes and the fruits like ours. This relates to the country. The cities are about as [we would expect to find them at sueb a time as this, very like our cities ‘there will be if tne war should last ‘another year. I write to Mrs, Pinkett very often and say lots of nice things to her. Ask her when you see her. I send her something she likes very well. Tell her hello for me. 1 certainly would like to run over home for a while. How is your mother? Tell her helic for me, Tam enclosing a French coin as souvenir. Good luck to you and God bless you, H. J. PINKETT, | First Lieut, 366 Infantry. “DON'T WORRY ABOUT ME; SEND MATTIF LEE TO SCHOOL’ Here is a brief, but delightful let- |ter, written by one brother to an- |other, wholly personal, but revealing such optimism, cheerfulness and fam- ily affection that it deserves publica- tion: Battery A 249th Field Artillery, | American Expeditionary Forces, | France, June 2, 1918. Mr, Ellie Shanks, 1924 North 27th Street, Omaha, Neb. _ Dear Brother—I take the best of | pleasure just to write you a few lines |to let you hear from me. I am well _and all right and truly do I hope you |all are the same. I am sorry I didn't’ get the things loa all sent me, but that’s all right. |T appreciate them as if I had got |them. Now don’t worry about me, because |1 will be back soon. We are going tc get the kaiser, and we are going to de that soon. It takes the U.S, A. to get him and we're going to get him. ‘You write papa and he will explain about the insurance. Kiss Mattie Lee, also sister Daisy for me. Be sweet, Sister Daisy, and be sure ané send Mattie Lee to school, also sis Love to baby. You all write me ¢ long letter as early as you can. Give all my best regards. Your loving brother, JOHN SHANKS. DEDICATION OF FREE STONE PRIMITIVE BAPTIST CHURCH ‘The Free Stone Primitive Baptist church is the name of a new reli- gious organization which is hoiding services at Twenty-sixth and Grant streets. The Rev. S. M. Shelton of Pensacola, Fla., has been conducting a series of revival services for the past two weeks. Tomorrow morning at 11 o'clock the church will be dedi- onal! CARNIVAL GRAND SUCCESS The most brilliant affair ever wit- nessed in Omaha was the carnival given under the auspices of St. John’s A. M. E. church and Zion Baptist chuteh. A gathering together tat ‘has spelled the word excelleney in every respect. One of the features ‘of the carnival was the parade of al! nations, which was viewed by thou sands as it marched through — the grounds, leaving the people spe:l- bound and unwearied. The greatest feature of the carnival was toe cos- onation of the cucen on Monday eve- ning. Miss Ailene Bentley, one of Zion's most popular young ladies, was chosen as Zion’s queen, and Miss Corrine Thomas, who with her sweet. modest and unselfish way has won her way into the hearts of all who know her, was St, John's queen, Both performed their duty with dignity. and grace and both deserve muc credit. Miss Bentley was awarded the crown and Miss Thomas the gold medal, due to an error in counting: the money. The committee which hud the affair under control deserve the utmost praise. The Rev. W. L. Wil- liams, promoter, and the Rev. W. F. Botts labored unceasingly to make this affair worth white and it un- doubtedly surpassed the expectation» of these gentlemen as it certainly surpassed the expectatiops of t'+ crowd, which thronged the ground each wight. The cause was a worthy one and worthily supported by Oma- hans. It is to be hoped those who trod the beautiful grounds amid the strains of sweet music and wandered through the spacious rooms felt fully repaid. The members and friends of Zion and St. John's wish to thank all who assisted in making this affair a grand success, The amounts realized from votes for queen were Zion $747.58; St. John’s, $762.49. Amount cleared, $2,000. ORDER PROHIBITING BURNS FROM BAKING PIES RAISED The order prohibiting the Jay Burn: Baking company of Omaha from bak. ing anything except bread and roll has been raised by Washington, upor, recommendation of the food admini« tration for Nebraska, The Burns company used an ey cessive amount of flour in their cake and pie department for which the: were closed for eleven days. Th order raising the ban was made be cause it was felt the company had been sufficiently penalized; that their offense was not intentional; and tha' their saving in the bread department warranted leniency. ‘The company however, must use 13 barrels less ir August to make good their excess. PROFITEERING ICE PEDDLERS NIPPED BY FOOD OFFICIALS Efforts of ice peddlers of Omah» to raise the price to consumers from 50 to 60 cents per hundred were checked by the food administration for Nebraska. Manufacturers sup- plying these peddlers on request of the food administration, informed them that if they did not return to the a reed price of 50 cents per hun- dred their supplies would be ent off APPOINTED ON POLICE FORCE Charles Dudley and D. Wright have been appointed on the police force and assigned to duty. So Oe ee Oe ee ee ee ee ee : PHILIPS DEPARTMENT STORE : ‘. é : 3 : 4 :, 4935-37-39 South 24th St., South Side 4 ° e ‘ 3 ° The Fastest Growing Store in Omaha---Watch Us Grow y 3 : eect tetoen ls elon lo tte oot nop oho holp otto elo ohototptpletelete obvtotetote ‘ : 4 : SATURDAY ; ee % ° ¢ 3 Is the Day for Everyone to be Here 4 . ‘ We nave 1000 Men's Shirts, with collars or Ladies! Aprons, beautiful dexigna, at.....9180. 4 9 sony Una A side: cea cubes White Canvas Shoes, Slippers, Pumps for Men, ‘ He 2.00—on ale Saturay only. at a oe ee ee Fie 4 eo ith and without sleeves, at 98¢ $3.50—Saturday sale. se 4 0 ‘ : In the Economy Basement 3 ° California Dried Aoricots, per Ib. 10¢ Mason Jars, pints, per dozen 606 ‘ S Galitornin Rainine; good fay wine; per Iby-<.10e * * a Mason Jars, quarts, per dozen. 106 * $, Very good Cooking Apples, ver peck 40¢ z j e ‘. California Brown Navy Beans, per pound....3¢ Nason Jars, % gallons, per dozen #00 4 3 Japanese Head’ Rice, 3 Ibs. be Pagama Brand Jar Rubbers, 3 dozen for....25¢ * ;, ‘ - f " Be sure and see our new line of Ribbons. We :‘ ; ‘ ; ; carry the largest and most up to date line. ©. teste stestestestestostestestostestostestestestestestests oslo stostoteteteteteteteestesetesie caterer ~ FLOWERS FOR ALL , OCCASIONS | Alfred Donaghue (Established 1866) Phone Douglas 1001. 1622 Harney Street. “SAY IT WITH FLOWERS” sede etetetetetetetedetetedetetendede dete ede dente eet nooo eee South Side Hair Dressing Parlor : MRS. POLK JONES, Proprietor. HAIR AND SCALP SPECIALIST. Uses Mmes. South and Johnson’s Wonderful Magie Hair Growing System. GIVE US A TRIAL. 1927 South 25th St., South Side. Telephone So. 1126. South Side Notes The fourth quarterly meeting for Allen Chapel A. M. E. church was held Sunday, August 18, at the church at 3 o'clock. The Sons and Daughters of Jerusalem laid the cor- ner stone for the new church. Rev Stoner of Council Bluffs preached a‘ 3 o'clock to a large and appreciative audience. The order, St. John’s A M. E. church of Omaha and A. M. E. from Council Bluffs freely assisted the church financially for which Allen Chapel is very thankful. Presid. ing Elder King preached Sunday eve: ning and held quarterly conference Wednesday night. -»— e The Phillips Department Store will accommodate your wants. See them first. Mrs. Annie Reddie of 2512 K street will leave this week for Humbolit, GOOD HOME COOKING Meals at All Hours. Baths 25c EAT AND BE CLEAN Elizabeth Clark, Prop. Telephone So. 2793 1917 So. 26th St. So. Side. t 4 MELCHOR-- Druggist| The Old Reliable : Tel. South 807 4826 So. 24th St. | oe seatectosteateetoete stvefoateatoetoates 17-39 South 24th St., Sout! manne Clace tn Macchea ‘Neb., where she will visit friends. She ‘will be accompanied by little Miss Cleo Webster, who goes to visit her grandfather. ‘As a way of celebrating their 31st anniversary Mr. and Mrs. Robert Se- vere will give a lawn social for the benefit of the Prince Ozelle Eastern Star chapter No. 65 at their home 4421 South 26th street. Every one is cordially invited to attend. The Allen‘ Chapel A. M. E. Sunday school will hold their annual picnic ‘Thursday afternoon at Elmwood park. Miss Josephine Davis of 2914 S street, was bitten by a neighbor’s dog Wednesday night. Mr. Wm. Carter, Jr, of 2639 % street, is on the sick list. Mrs. Tempy Irvin was able last week to walk out in the yard, but took a relapse Tuesday night and is very sick again. Her sister, Mrs. Carrie Ailep of St. Paul, Minn., who has been with her a month, left for her home Thursday morning. The Moon GOOD HOME COOKING MEALS AT ANY HOUR 2605 N St. Tel. South 2962 Pa Sear ga 0k cas ——————— 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 ‘al tee re ae een rereeseotoateeteetecoateetestoeteeteste 2 $ NT STORE : a & . Side é % : Watch Us Grow %