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GROWING, THANK YOU! $2.00 a Year. 5c a Copy "What Does The Negro Want or Expect?" Question Asked Recently by Prominent and Well-Meaning White Southerner at Important Meeting Held in New York. PROFESSOR HAWKINS REPLIES Answer Unequivocal, Straightforward and Clean Cut Demand for True Democracy at Home. NEW YORK, Nov. 20.—The General War-Time Commission of the Federal Council of Churches of America, has created a committee on "The Welfare of Negro Troops." At a meeting of this committee in New York, Monday, November 5, 1918, very interesting reports were made by those who have been delegated to make a survey of the conditions existing in and around the camps where our troops are quartered; and plans were discussed for extending the survey—even to France. Several important questions pertaining to the work of our troops and their treatment were frankly discussed; and a sub-committee was appointed to report the work of this committee to the proper authorities of the war department. One of the most important features of the meeting was presented in the form of a general statement, sent to the committee by a representative of one of the important agencies in connection with war activities. This representative thought it well to call the attention of the committee to certain matters bearing on the relationship between the white and Colored races in certain sections; and to get some expression as to what is best to be done in the interest of all concerned. The author of the statement—a white man, whose name was withheld—set out: FIRST: That there was a manifest feeling of unrest among both white and Colored people in his district—a thickly populated section of one of the southern states. SECOND: That there seemed to be a growing feeling of mistrust toward the white people, on the part of the Colored people. THIRD: That the white people were keenly interested to know as to what the Colored people were thinking about; and somewhat disturbed over the fact that there was a seeming disposition on the part of the Colored people to keep the whites "in the dark" as to their thoughts. FOURTH: That Negro preachers and speakers were encouraging their people to expect a new adjustment of things under the application of the principles of DEMOCRACY. It was generally admitted that this particular statement was a fair summary of the situation or conditions existing very generally throughout the south; and the matter assumed definite shape in the form of the question at the head of this article; WHAT DOES THE NEGRO WANT OR EXPECT? THE ANSWER. I cannot, and do not claim the authority to speak for the twelve millions, or more Negroes in America; but as one of them, I beg to submit the following in answer to the above question. For the sake of convenience and directness let us follow the style of President Wilson and reduce our reasoning to what may be termed FOURTEEN (14) SPECIFIC ARTICLES AS A BASIS OF DEMOCRACY AT HOME. I. Universal Suffrage. The Negro wants the right to vote and the privilege of exercising that right in casting his ballot, because he knows this to be one of the fundamental rights of the citizens of a republic; and that any set of people who are denied the privilege of exercising this right will be rendered powerless in helping to shape civic affairs in the community, state or country of which they are a part. Let the south be fair and apply the standard of elective franchise to white and Colored alike and the first step will be taken towards removing the Negro's feeling of mistrust. II. Better Educational Facilities in the South for Negroes. The Negro wants this because he recognizes education as the lever by which a people are lifted up. He is capable of receiving it, is anxious for it, and needs it to help make him a better citizen. He meets every requirement in the way of taxation for (Continued on Page 6) THE MONITOR A NATIONAL WEEKLY NEWSPAPER DEVOTED TO THE INTERESTS OF COLORED AMERICANS. THE BLACKSTONE, OMAHA—ONE OF THE HANDSO MEST HOTEL BUILDINGS IN THE UNITED STATES Gives Employment to Several Men and Women of the Race—Colored Man One of the Stockholders. PORD COLLEGE PENDLETON AVE. ST. PERDINAND AVE. The staff and readers of The Monitor are cordially in vited to visit and view this building during opening week, November 24 to December 1, 1918. Each evening's prog ram will feature some of the best orators and artists of the race. This $250,000 structure is 142 feet by 137 feet, three stories, mezzanine floor, basement and roof garden. Fire proof and steam heated throughout. Ninety-five dormito ries and office rooms; ladies* parlors; emergency hospital rooms, latest model ice and refrigerating plant with cire ulating ice water. Local and long distance phones in each room. Every room an outside room due to two spacious courts. Steam laundry, electric passenger and freight elevators. Auditorium; pneumatic carriers. Thirty-one private rooms for shampooing, hairdressing ing and massaging, manicuring and chiropody. Omaha's Exclusive Family Hotel Omaha's Exclusive Family Hotel The Dining Room Crew and Other Employees Giving Satisfaction to Guests and Management; Gives Employment to 25 Men and Women. HOW would you like to own one one hundred and eighth part of one of the finest and most exclusive family hotels in the United States? Well, there is one Colored man in Omaha who has this distinction. He owns $5,000 worth of stock in the Blackstone hotel, which in beauty is surpassed by no structure in the country and in richness of furnishings and equipment is said to be equalled by only one other in this country and that a hotel in Boston, Mass. So to find anything in the way of select family hotels to equal the Blackstone, Omaha, you have to travel as far as Boston. As a citizen of Omaha this is something you ought to know, and it is a safe guess that not one in a thousand of our best informed citizens are acquainted with this fact. It is equally a safe guess that not one in ten thousand ever dreamed that among the stockholders of this palatial building is a Colored man. Well, stick a pin in these two facts. And since the Blackstone is valued at approximately $900,000 the stockholder holding $5,000 worth of stock owns one hundred and eighth part of the hotel. In other words, if you could find 179 more of our people who have $5,000 to invest they could own a building like the Blackstone. In our present economic state there are scores and scores of other enterprises in which we could pool our interests and invest our money to a much better advantage than would be the case we were to invest it in some one big hotel proposition of this kind. One of the points to stress now is this: It is significant that among the race in Omaha are to be found men who, when great fiscal agencies like the Bankers' Realty Investment company offer bonds for sale to build, equip and finance some big enterprises, are in a position to take advantage of this class of investments. This handsome structure is of fireproof construction, the building materials being steel, concrete, brick and terra cotta, with concrete floors throughout and fireproof gypsum block interior partitions. It is eight stories high above the basement and contains 237 guest rooms, which are subdivided into 131 suites. All suites have private bath, telephone and other conveniences. Besides the living apartments there is also a large public lobby, hotel office, four dining rooms, two kitchens, a billiard and card room, party rooms, reception rooms, ball rooms, all being the last word in elegance of style and equipment. Perhaps the handsomest general rooms in the building are the large ball room, in old rose and ivory, and the Oriental room, which are two of the large apartments on the eighth floor. The value of the building, conservatively estimated is placed at $9,000,000. Such a building is an asset to any city. The Blackstone gives employment to some twenty-five or more Colored men and women. The dining room crew consists of the following persons: A. T. Jordan, head waiter; E. A. Lee, second waiter; S. H. Dorsey, Leonard Gamble, James Taylor, Warner Saunders, W. Edgerton, J. S. Williams, Allen Kennedy, E. L. Reid and R. C. PORO COLLEGE BUILD ING, ST. LOUIS, MO. Monroe, waiters; Melissa Terry, Cora Haywood, Blanche Murrell and Fern Martin, waitresses. Miss Murrell is captain of the waitresses and Miss Martin is secretary of the dining room staff. The bakery is in charge of Robert Byrd and Mrs. Brown, experts in their line. The check room is in charge of Mrs. Alice M. Smith. The doorman and housemen are also Colored. All these employees subscribed to the United War Work campaign. The Blackstone management is well pleased with its Colored employees. Mr. A. T. Jordan, the head waiter, has established an enviable reputation for his taste and skill in decorating and serving private parties. He is a native of Memphis, Tenn., where he served as one of the head waiters at the Peabody hotel and also of the Business Men's club. Subsequently he came to St. Joseph, Mo., where he served in the same capacity at the Rubidoux hotel. From St. Joseph he came to Omaha, where he has resided for the past five years, where he has won a good reputation. This was no small factor in his securing the important position which he now holds as the Blackstone. GIVEN CHANCE FOR FRENCH EDUCATION Philadelphia, Pa., Nov. 21.—Our troops will have an opportunity to go to school and study French, French history and other subjects when an armistice is declared and they are waiting to be sent home. This is done through the efforts of the Y. M. C. A. who are trying to reduce the illiteracy among our boys. Public schools in this city will be utilized for the vocationa education of cripped soldiers after the war. Vol. IV. No. 21 (Whole No. 177) FRANCE GIVES CITIZEN RIGHTS TO ALGERIANS Paris, Nov. 20.—A bill giving an important extension of political rights to native Musulmans and Algerians was adopted by the chamber of deputies today. Tribute was paid to the fighting of Algerian sharpshooters in the present war, and it was recalled that in the Franco-Prussian war the Algerians refused to surrender at Sedan. In that battle, after fighting their way through the German lines, they rejoined the French army. Full citizenship rights are given natives if they are twenty-five years old, monogamous or single and have never been condemned for political crime. NEW YORK HOTELS HIRE COLORED WAITERS Special to The Monitor. New York, Nov. 21.—More than 500 Colored waiters, cooks, pantrymen and caterers were employed by the Vanderbilt and Plaza hotels of New York City last week to supplant white strikers. MOB LYNCHES MAN FOR STEALING MULE Raleigh, N. C., Nov. 21.—A mob composed of prominent citizens of this city took Geo. Taylor from the sheriff and strung his body to a tree and riddled it with bullets. He was accused of stealing a mule. TWO KANSAS CITYANS KILLED IN ACTION Kansas City, Kas., Nov. 21.—News received here announces the death of Lieut. Horpole and Lieut. Meriwether, Colored, both of this place, killed in action October 6 in France. GENERAL SCOTT OF TEXAS PRAISES NEGRO SOLDIERS New York, Nov. 21.—Brig. Gen. W. S. Scott, who reached New York from France today, gave a lengthy interview to a Sun reporter upon the Americans in France. Commenting upon the Negro soldier, the general said: "The spirit of the Negro in doing his war work is admirable; he is not only willing but anxious to do his share, and his never failing good humor lightens his task and those of others who come in contact with him. "Probably the best soldiers come from the smaller towns, cities and the country; the south and the west and in parts where there is not the first generation of the foreign element. The second generation, born on the soil, make almost equally good soldiers, because they have absorbed the American spirit, are beginning to live up to American traditions and pride. JAPANESE PAPER DOUBTS POWER OF PEACE LEAGUE Says Removal of Racial Discrimination Is Important to Avoidance of Wars. Tokyo, Nov. 21.—The Kokumin Shimbun, discussing President Wilson's proposed league of nations, doubts whether such a league will be able to maintain the peace of the world against an ambitious and mighty nation. It says that while Mr. Wilson proposes the removal of economic walls and restrictions of armament as necessary factors, according to a similar line of reasoning it must be argued that the removal of racial discrimination is important to the future preservation of the world's peace. The paper affirms that in case Japan becomes a party to such league, the discriminatory treatment of the Japanese in America and Australia should cease. It expresses unshaken confidence in Mr. Wilson's sincerity and expects a change of policy on the part of the American government. FIRST CHINESE ASSISTANT BISHOP The "Record" reports the election of the first Chinese Assistant Bishop of the Chung Hua Sheng Kung Hui (Church of China), which took place on December 11, 1917, in the Synod of the Chekiang diocese. Archdeacon T. S. Sing, who was elected, is the eldest son of the late Rev. E. T. Sing, the first Chinese to be ordained to the priesthood in the Anglican Church. The confirmation of Archdeacon Sing's election is expected to take place in the general synod, which meets in April next. LIFTING. LIFT, TOO! A Colored Millionaire In Peace Entertains Boys Trenches The real Colored milionaire is M. Louis de Lancour, a man of forty or forty-five, who lives on the Boulevard de St. Antoine, in a magnificent stone mansion. Monsieur Lancoir is reputed to be worth over thirty million dollars in our money and is very prominent in the civic life of Paris. I was entertained at his house about a year ago. I had been wounded in the trenches and was in Paris on a leave of absence. Monsieur Lancour is very patriotic—he loves France as a man would love a woman—and wanted to make it pleasant for all the wounded soldiers in the capital. I will never forget that entertainment. There were over two hundred of us present, men of all nationalities and languages. It was a melting pot, a real brotherhood of man. Some of us were Negroes, some Slavs, some Gallic, some Celts and some Anglo-Saxons. We smoked and ate together and sang in our fashion "The Marsail-laisse" and the ditties of the trenches. Monsieur Lancour and his wife, Madame Lancour, the daughter of a rich Lyons merchant, moved in and out among us making it pleasant as they could for us. Lancour is a true democrat and shows it much better than he does his Negro blood. He is light complexioned for one of his race, has a shaggy mane of hair, black eyes and heavy lips. He is in appearance what I suppose Dumas was. During the latter part of the evening he found me alone on the veranda, a little weary of the soldier hilarity. He sat down beside me, his immaculate evening dress a contrast to my sergeant's khaki. "You are a Canadian, are you not," he asked. "Yes," I replied. "You are a Negro, are you not?" "Yes; and I am proud of it." "I am glad to hear that. I, too, am Negro, though it is very seldom that I am aware of it. It is true I have very little Negro blood in me, hardly enough to count; but in our sister republic I understand I would have to suffer all the humiliation of one who is classed inferior." "I don't know about the humiliation you would suffer," I replied. "But I am certain you would raise our people in the estimation of the world were you to dwell in America. Your money would do wonders toward making Negro life in the United States endrurable." "You have been in the States?" "Many times. I was a railroad porter before I joined the army. I have been in Chicago and New York and in several of the southern cities. I know what it means to be a Negro. These few months in the trenches are the only moments of heaven I have ever had. "They say the Yankees are hard on our people, something like the Russians on the Jews. I have read Booker T. Washington's 'Up From Slavery,' and DuBois' 'Souls of Black Folks,' and know a little something of conditions over there. If I didn't have so much on my shoulders in trying to aid my own country in prosecuting the war I would contribute a fund for the benefit of our people in the United States." We smoked a while in silence. "Sergeant," Lancour said, his eyes closed as if in a dream. "Do you know how I made my wealth?" "Munitions. I am a parvenu rich. My father who was an army man left me a hundred thousand francs. I married the daughter of a Lyons silk manufacturer, who brought me an equal amount of as dowry. Two years before the war I bought a bankrupt munitions factory and made considerable supplying the Balkan nations with war materials. When our own war broke out money poured into my coffers and I awoke to find myself a millionaire. "I am rich. I have everything man could wish. My wife loves me. I have one child who will be a credit to the Lancour family and France. My only hope and desire is to see Germany crushed and the people free from all foreign menace." Madame Lancour came out on the veranda at that moment. "My dear," said Lancour, as he stroked her slender white hand. "I was telling the sergeant that I have everything man could wish. I have you." Madame Lancour laughed softly. What They Are Writing and Thinking Over There. We have always said that the Colored troops, whether Indian, African, or Afro-American, were brave and loyal, and the Africans in the United States army at present operating in France are establishing their title to bravery as well as proving to the world their loyalt and devotion to the star-spangled banner; mingling their blood with that of the European, Asiatic and other Africans on the gore-soaked fields of France in the interests of freedom and self-deter Omaha Athletic Club All waiters who have been will kindly get in touch with n something new to offer you. Twenty-five waiters and tw the opening night. An Athletic Club will open Dec. ers who have been booked with the get in touch with me as soon as possi- new to offer you. love waiters and twelve buss boys are night. Omaha Athletic Club will open Dec. 14th All waiters who have been booked with the headwaiter will kindly get in touch with me as soon as possible. I have something new to offer you. 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It gives a piece of farm land of their own. It means an independent life, a business in a healthy country with STS. GOOD SCHOOLS. GOOD TRANSPORTATION. and lakes, ample rainfall. A single farm for many a farm. You should keep it of the Michigan clover and fruit get ahead. acres to select from. Land from any payments—suited to any man's pay counts. book. Get your start now. Add thomas S. Cl Wanted North McAlester, Okla. THE MONITOR and a very effective weapon is placed in the hand of the extremist leader. An intelligent and well-informed free press is a great blessing to mankind at large, but an untrammelled press which is ill-informed is an instrument of mischief and a danger to good government. It is therefore to be hoped that the irresponsible section of the English press will not be allowed to influence the government in its determination to mete out an advance installment of bare political justice to the Indian people by way of recompense for the loyal sacrifices they have made in blood and treasure in this world-devastating conflict. These suggested reforms are not as extensive as we were led to expect, but if they are carried forward with statesmanlike sincerity we are convinced that the Indian people, who are not lacking in appreciation, will realize that a serious attempt has at length been made to meet the natural aims and desires of a people who boast a civilization which has outlived such hoary contemporaries as Babylon, Assyria, Greece, Rome, and Carthage, and who are at least as ripe for representative government as any of the Balkan and near Eastern States that are now clamoring for self-determination. A QUESTION ANSWERED WHAT makes a nation truly great? Not strength of arms nor men of state, Nor vast domains, by conquest won, That see not rise nor set of sun; Nor sophists' schools nor learned clan Nor laws that bind the will of man! For these have proved in ages past But futile dreams and could not last. While they that boast of such today Are fallen, vanquished in the fray. Their fame is mingled with the dust, Their archives, stained with crime and lust, And all that breathed of pomp and pride, Like the untimely fig, has died. One thing alone restrains, exalts A nation and corrects its faults; One thought alone its life can crown And give its destiny renown: That nation, then, is truly great That lives by love and not by hate; That bows beneath the chastening rod That owns the truth and looks to God —E. Garnett Riley. Speaking generally on the subject of Zionist coloniation, Dr. Masterman said that the people of Palestine had got the impression that it was the intention to dispossess them of their ancestral belongings. There was no doubt this idea had greatly stiffened the resistance of the Turk to the British army. There were two things the Zionist should remember—first, the intensity of Muslim feeling with regard to Jerusalem. Any sentiment the Zionist might have with regard to the holy city would not, Dr. Masterman thought, compare with that of the Muslim, to whom Jerusalem was second only to Mecca. The nert matter to be kept in mind was the necessity of respecting the rights of the fellaheen. These had continuous succession in the country—although, no doubt, their blood was mixed now with Hebrew, Arab, and other strains—from the very earliest times; and they had no other land. In developing the Jewish colonies it would be a wise step to make it illegal for anyone to dispossess the fellaheen of their villages and the lands immediately around them. Their poor hovels—they were little better—their olive and fig trees, and a certain amount of land should be made inalienable; and a man should not be allowed to part with what ought to remain as the inheritance of his children—African Times and Orient Review. AFRICA'S RICHES Sir Harry Johnston and Germany's Plan to Seize French Colonies. Speaking at Cannon street hotel recently, Sir Harry Johnston said that Western and Southern Europe could not prosper adequately without Africa as a primary field of enterprise. In the West African coast belt was a banana producing area fifty times larger than British West Indies, while we had learnt from the Germans a process of preserving banana pulp which ought to supply all Western Europe with a basic food. They had there the greatest productive region of vegetable fats in the world. The potentialities of Africa in animal food were almost illimitable, while the fishing grounds of the northwest coast were among the most productive in the world. "The crime of Germany," he said, "has lain the fact that, not contented with our great concessions to her, she provoked the war in order to seize the French Colonial Empire, and to make herself mistress over Africa, Southwest Asia, and the Far East." Neither Germany nor Turkey should ever be readmitted into Africa to rule there, having regard to the harm they have done Africa. He hoped this country would stand firm against ceding anything in Africa.—Evening News. EVERYBODY NEEDS THEM If you want your money's worth—yes, and double the value of your money—send us 50 cents and we will send you absolutely the biggest bargain yet offered in patriotic Negro pictures, which are in colors and ready to frame. We will also send you postcards and, to be liberal, throw in a large assortment of Christmas cards. Do not put this off. Write today. Money orders or stamps. JULIAN R. MILLER, JR., D-1201 Spruce St., Philadelphia. 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Se Omaha Paper StockCo. 18th and Marcy ‘Telephone Doug. 159 ea TEXAS WHEN IN TEMPLE, TEXAS STOP WITH Mrs, J. S. Dawson 218 South 4th Street Who gains pleasure in making you comfortable. Satisfaction guaranteed. Rates reasonable. Write or wire for accommoda- tion, LA GRANGE, TEX. There is great fejoicing here today over the signing of terms of the arm- istice by Germany, which has given vent to itself in mammoth parades and other demonstrations. A fine rain fell here last Friday. Mrs. Allene Fields Hempstead ar- rived in the city last Saturday night and will spend a few days as the guest of Mrs. Clementine Riley. Mrs, Anna Moten, an old and re- spected citizen of the city died here at her home las: Thursday morning, after an illness. of nearly two years. She was buried near Plum in the Post Oak community, Rev. S, A. Tillman officiating, under auspices of the Daughters of Tabor lodge here, of which she was an old member, also an old member of the Ebenezer Baptis* chureh, Mr. and Mrs, Geoffrey Schermack spent a few hours in the city last Sunday on business, Master Clyde Smith, son of Mrs. Addie Warren, is*suffering from a very painful wound on his hand, Mr. Gabriel Herril, who has been away some months, wes seen on the streets of our town last week. Five young Colored boys, wearing U.S. N. A. badges, left here last week for “raining in the Prairie View col- lege for government service. They were: Sherman Martin, Ollie Scott, Henry Eason, Geo, Stevens and Edgar Dobbin. On account of inclement weather, Rev. S. T. Floyd was not able to get a crowd to hear him last Wednesday night. Mrs. D. L, Sanford, El Paso, who ‘has been the guest of Mrs, Clemen'ine Riley for two weeks, will leave for her home Tuesday. Sick: Mesdames Julia King, Julia Sutton, Edith Johnson, Clementine Riley, Pauline Phearse and the fam- ily of Mr. Will Walker, Rey. S, A. Tillman was on hand Sunday and held the first regular service ina month. Preaching morn- ing and night, Collection, $23.05. Rev. G, L. Mills preached at the ‘St. Paul A. M. E, church Sunday ‘morning and night, : Rev. William White, P. C., M. E. church, preached at Ellinger Sunday. PALESTINE, TEX. A. G. Howard, Agent, ‘The news comes that the war is over and everybody was in full glee. ‘The people all assembled in front of the Farmers ond Citizens Savings bank and there was a good deal of speaking: from some of our best talent and there was a mass of people out to hear the good news. Mrs. Stella Johnson died last Saturs day, | ‘The body of Hors Elerson was -shiped in from New York a few days ago. He was a soldier on his way ‘to France, ° Everything is looking well in this country now. __ All the churches had good services Sunday, ‘The Christians hed. an educational convention at the Fulton street church last week and they raised $6,068 for | education, Mr, A..S. Davis was in the office on business today. Mr. H. L. Price was in the office today. Mrs. Jesse McKenzie has returned from a visi to Kilgore, where her sister was sick and she reports that her sister is much better. The sick list for the week is: Mrs. Smithey Thomas, Mrs. George Thom- son, Chollot Williams, The influenza is getting some bet- ter and ‘he people are all ready to go to their business. Mr, John Dixson was in the city to- day looking after the Reform home and he is a hustler for that place. NEBRASKA CITY NEWS. Nebraska City iz some ‘own since we all got interested in The Monitor. The “flu” ban is lifted and we are sure hungry for one of those soul-stir- ring sermons that Rev. Mr. Stapleton preaches. Mrs. Anna Jones of Moline, Ill, is visiting her daughter, Mrs, Hodge Ellis. x Mr. and Mrs. Dan Smith spent Sun- day in Lincoln. Miss Winifred Robinson is suffering with a very bad cold. Mrs. Arfura Stewart is in the city ‘visiting her grandmother, Mrs. Hard- ‘ing Hampton, who has been very ill, buit is some better. Mayor Smith seys we should sive thanks together, Sounds a ilttle like Jim Dahlman ‘alking, doesn’t it? Well, if we fight and die together, why not live and praise God together? If you haven't got your copy of “The Children of the Sun” you are missing something fine, Mr, Rollin Shafroth is absorbing his with interest and says i¥/is a littie book worth while. We will now begin to save our Christmas money. No, Laura, we are not going to scot that wrist wateh; just a pound of but- ter and 4 half-dozen eggs, Werwere very sorry to hear of Frank Stewart's death. He was a nice, quiet gentleman, Four pounds of sugar and whole wheat bread—oh, boy! Miss Florence Smith, who has been living in Kansas City, will winter in Omoha, Choice of the House : i Sale of Women’s Suits vale O) WUE One of the Biggest Sales Events We've Ever Announced, THE VALUES FALL NOTHING SHORT OF BEING REMARKABLE. See Our Windows. Watch Our Advertisements. ON SALE SATURDAY. NEWS FROM ATCHISON, KANSAS Mrs. Lannie Peterson has bought the property where she has resided for years, 418 Santa Fe street, William Whiteside and Mrs. E. An- derson were married in St. Joseph Monday, Rev, J. W. Lee went to Leavenworth ‘Tuesday to assist Rev. Hays in a re- vival. Mrs, William) Smothers and Mrs. James Brown went to Kansas City ‘Sunday to witness the cornerstone laying of Rey. Mr, MeNeal’s church, | John Scott, the popular bachelor, entertained Friday evening at his ‘beautiful home in honér of his niece, ‘Mrs. Charles Bratten, Mr. and Mrs. John Jet’; are on the | sick list. | Mrs. Clara Webster writes from Danville, Ill, tha she is convalescent and will be at home soon. | Rey. Felix Pillows went to Oak City Sunday on business. | It is said one of our choicest young men is seriously flirting with Cupid. Port William talent presented “An Evening in Old Kentucky,” a drama, Friday night at the Ebenezer Baptist church to a good sized audience. 14 is a reproduction of many occurrences of ‘Southern slavery days which history a to impart to the young genera- tion. The special characters were: Miss Grace Ingram as “Aunt Dinah,” Rien Lyles as “Uncle Ephriam and Dinah’s husband, Lincoln. Buchanan, slave owner; Frank Ingram, “Mr, St. Clair,” his friend. ‘The play was well dramatized and rendered accordingly. 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LPP eee eee OOO MN NN HON pense treet rgerenec3e-eencnient ool oe lirsnsceneinenes ts tates Sal t ‘Telephone Dr. Britt Upstairs i Douglas 2672. Douglas 7812 and 7150 | | , : Pope Drug Co. | ee leeemeatieted - Eine | i Candies, Tobacco, Drugs, Rubber Goods and Sundries. { PRESCRIPTIONS OUR SPECIALTY. {19th and Farnam Streets, Omaha, Nebraska — Dae a hl am ie 0 Sabtite sy Lea sreie ote ae i) ee OGDEN, UTAH, NEWS Mr. Isaac Lowrey, who was shot ac. cidentally here on the 11th, died or the 12th and was buried by the Color: ed Blks, He leaves a wife and twe children to mourn his loss. Mrs, Louise Turner and Mrs. Tutt wilder are on the sick list. Mr. Matt Gale has returned to hi job as red cap, after three weeks’ va cation in Kansas City. He reports a fine trip. Some of “he Short Line waiter: were detained in Pocatello with the “ta.” The bills are out for the Elks ball Watch the date. Get ‘The Monitor at the Star news- stand in Ogden. Thompson, Belden & Co. The Fashion Center for Women Established 1886 COUNCIL BLUFFS Despite the bad weather Tabernacle Baptist church had three splendid ser- vices last Sunday, the pastor, Rev. Mr, Jackson, preaching morning and afier- ‘noon. His morning topic was, “The Limitation of Prayer”; the afternoon, “The Church Celebrating Her Free- Jom.” In the evening Licentiate Par- ker preached. Next Sunday, November 24, will be the closing of the rallies. Men and women of other churches are coming. At 3p. m. the Rev. Thomas A. Tag- gart will préach. Come and help ‘he railroad of your choice—the Burling- ton, Mrs. FE. W. Wade, conductor; the Rock Island, Mrs. Cora Parkins, con- ductor; the Union Pacific, Mrs. Env- meline Walker, conductor; the North- western, Mrs, Tillie Priest, conductor. Mr, and Mrs, Hill are reported on the sick list, also Mrs. J. Kennard and daughter. A pleasant surprise was tendered the Rev. J. P, Jackson by his members under the leadership of Mrs. M. Tur- ner. The donations were generous and the larder was well supplied. J. H. Russell & Co. UNDERTAKERS Successors to Banks & Wilks 1914 Cuming Street GEORGE MILLER, Embalmer Day Phone, Red 3203. Night, Call Douglas 3718 “PLU” STRIKES AFRICA HARD Tie Wielih of Geechee The whole of Freetown lies at pres- ent under the shadow of a great anx- iety due to the outbreak of a rather strange epidemic, and to the. serious ‘effects which have been widespread. On Saturday last the number of deaths regis'ered in the newspaprs as from Thursday, August 22 to Friday, August 20, amounted to 38; and from last Saturday, August 31, to Thurs day afternoon, September 5, the num- ber as appears in another column, has amounted to <wo hundred and twenty. three. It is said that nearly one hun. dred more have been registered up to the time of our going to press. Decidedly frightful as has been the number of registered deaths from alt classes and conditions—whi‘e and black; agents of European firms and native clerks of government. offices and mercantile establishments, un- married young men and women as well as married—yet the seriousness of the effect of the epidemic does not fully appear in these casualties; for, ‘apart from ‘hose who have collapsed the number of people who have been ill in bed and totally incapacitated for business of any kind ix tremendous—- The Sierra Leone Weekly News. ‘On Sixteenth Street at Cuming. STEAM HEATED ROOMS—HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER—BATHS By Day for One.........scsssesseeeeee Boe, 75, $1.00 By Day for Two......... Ay '$1.00, $1.25; 1:50 BY WOOK coceisscecbc¢ssernytecouvasessoeisncensseAOMOS @ROT BILLIARD PARLOR IN CONNECTION FOR GENTLEMEN WHO CARE EASY WALKING DISTANCE TO HEART OF CITY Douglas 6322, Charles H. Warden, Proprietor. ——BUY THRIFT STAMPS——. THE MONITOR THE MONITOR A Weekly Newspaper devoted to the civic, social and religious interests of the Colored People of Nebraska and the Nation, 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 Postoffice 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, 60 cents an inch per issue. Address, The Monitor, 1119 North Twenty-first Street, Omaha, Neb. Telephone Webster 4243. Important Notice Owing to the increased cost of publication, a new schedule of prices having gone into effect October 10th, The Monitor is compelled to increase its advertising rates. The new rates became effective November 1st. Our circulation has rapidly increased since our former rates were established and therefore we should have raised our rates correspondingly before this time. There is a great demand for advertising space in our columns and for this, of course, there is a reason. Increased cost of publication compels us, and increased circulation justifies us, in advancing our advertising rates. Remember, please, that the new rates for advertisements went into effect November 1st. Another important matter: The war industries board has ordered newspapers and magazines to cut off all complimentary copies, etc., to send papers only to bona fide Paid Subscribers, all subscriptions being payable in advance, and to allow no returned unsold copies from newsboys and agents. This means, of course, that if you wish to receive the paper regularly through the mail, which is the wisest and safest way, YOU MUST PAY YOUR SUBSCRIPTION IN ADVANCE. It means that agents must pay for whatever number of copies they order. The Monitor has been quite lenient with delinquent subscribers, believing them and still believing them to be honest and therefore willing to pay their subscriptions. The ruling of the war industries board compels us to secure payment from all subscribers or else stop sending them the paper. We don't want to stop your paper. We don't believe you want us to stop it. We want to continue sending it to you every week and we want you to help us double our subscription list by sending us a new subscriber. Don't compel us to stop your paper. Please send in your subscription promptly by check, draft or post office money order. Subscription price $2.00 a year. 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The significant part of it is that this building has been made possible by the genius and business ability of two members of our race, Mr. and Mrs. Aaron E. Malone, who with a hair preparation have risen from poverty to effluence. Next week we hope to publish a full account of the opening of this really remarkable building, because the editor is one among the many Colored editors who have been invited to come to the opening of this building as the guests and at the expense of the generous proprietors. Mr. and Mrs. Malone have built up a great commercial enterprise, giving employment to thousands of our people throughout the country. The Blackstone epitomizes in a sense the business genius of the white race; the opening of this new Poro college shows the commercial strides the black race is making, despite many handicaps, in the United States. THANKSGIVING DAY, 1918 THE world has never seen, nor will it ever see, such a Thanksgiving day as that of this year of grace, 1918. If there be any gratitude in the hearts of men it will certainly manifest itself by people throughout the land gathering in their respective houses of worship to pour out their gratitude to Almighty God, the Giver of all victory, for the peace that has come to the war-weary world. Surely, surely everywhere public places of worship will be crowded so overflowing to return thanks to God. Then the remainder of the day should be given over to such chastened pleasure and enjoyment as may be fitting. There should be no running to excesses of any kind, but a chastened joy and gladness should crown a well spent day. Praise God! Thank God! should be the sentiment of every one hundred per cent American on Thanskiving Day, 1918. WHEN THE BOYS COME HOME It will be a happy day when the boys come home. It seems only yesterday that we watched them go away to answer their country's call. We smiled and spoke glad words, but deep down in our hearts we sorrowed because we feared that we might never see them again. It was a terrible war and fortune truly smiled upon us that we had so little of it. Only Belgium, France and England know what peace really means and what happiness is when their boys come home. Nevertheless, we shall be glad; glad that they escaped the trials and horrors of war. They went forth like heroes and some of them have tasted of the bitter cup and proved themselves heroes, but our welcome will be none the less joyful and sincere. They will come back to us again and will be with us always. But we will never forget, we of this generation. We all know what parting means, the parting that might have been forever. And it has made better men and women of us. It should make us more kind, more charitable, more gracious. Our boys went forth to make the supreme sacrifice for us, if need be, and let us ask ourselves if we would have gone forth as willingly to make the supreme sacrifice for them? That is our final test and in the answer we will find food for thought and love and kindness. Hurrak for the day when our boys come home! AFRICAN NEWS The Monitor is always on the lookout for new and interesting things for its readers and from now on we are going to try and let you know from time to time what is race is doing all over the world. Last week the contributing editor received a number of African journals from John E. Bruce, of New York, the famous Bruce Grit known throughout the length and breadth of race paperdom. Mr. Bruce is intensely interested in the Hamitic League of the World and has joined with it to carry the work 2506 NORTH 24TH ST. WEBSTER 1412 THE MONITOR into Africa. The addition of such a distinguished member cannot be discounted and we are going to join with him for a more intimate acquaintance with our people "away over there." We are anxious to know what they are doing, how they are succeeding and to help them if we can and to have them help us if they can. The interests of the race throughout the world are the same and a constant sympathy and mutual helpfulness cannot do aught than make us greater, stronger and better. We thank Mr. Bruce for his kindness and from henceforth The Monitor starts for Africa. AMERICANS NOW AND ALWAYS "There are two words in common use in our language that should pass out of use forever with this war. They are "nigger" and "wop." The first has been used to describe American citizens of African descent. The second has been used to describe those who came to this country from foreign lands where the language spoken is not the English language. Both words have been used as expressive of derision and contempt. There never was good reason or excuse for those words. There is now every reason why they should never again be heard from American lips. The "nigger" and the "wop" have splendidly, heroically attested their place in the ranks of American citizenship. In Omaha, of all places in the United States where democracy and equal rights for all are so well understood, that old unworthy slur and distinction should be buried deep, and forever. We should recall and consider and never by any chance forget what the Negro, the Colored American citizen of African descent, has done in this war on the European battlefield, where his record as a fighting man is a blaze of glory. We should recall—and how can we ever forget it?—the patriotism of the Czechs and of the Polish race in America, first to the front in every patriotic movement, regardless of creed, race or politics; first to the fighting front under the Stars and Stripes to die for America, for a free Bohemia and for a free Poland. We must remember the Germans, Greeks, Italians, Jews from foreign lands, Syrians, Swiss, Bulgarians, Slavs, Slovaks—men of a score of nationalities who pressed forward on the first enlistment and first registration days that they might be counted among those whom Uncle Sam might use in his hour of need and of greatness. We must remember how superbly they answered the call. So let those who had the good fortune to be born in this country be just and fair to those who had the liberty-longing and enterprise to come here. Wipe out those two words, "nigger" and "wop," and their kindred words of scorn and derision, now and forever. Americans all and American always!" We have been pretty sore at the News for somethings it has published in the past, but if it lives up to this sentiment, we will forgive and forget. NEGRO TROOPS AT VERY FRONT When Fighting Ceased Black Soldiers From America and Africa Were Holding Most Advanced Position. (Copyright, 1918, by the Public Ledger Company.) With the American Army at Thann, Alsace, Nov. 15.—When the fighting ceased the most advanced section of the western front was held by the American troops who were brigaded with the Seventh French army. They formerly were the Fifteenth New York infantry, famous Negro regiment. With the French and Senegale troops they held the town of Thann. The whole valley was bedecked with British, French and American flags, and filled with the joyous clanging of bells, which for four years had been ringing only for the dead. The first people to cross the line were Alsatian peasant's carrying food and warm clothing to relatives across the line, but at 11 o'clock German troops began to come over unarmed, begging for tobacco. DON'T FORGET! In his proclamation announcing the signing of the armistice President Wilson said: "My Fellow Countrymen: The armistice was signed this morning. Everything for which America fought has been accomplished. It will now be our fortunate duty to assist BY EXAMPLE, by sober, friendly counsel, and by neutral aid in the establishment of just democracy throughout the world." Fine words, Mr. President. Don't forget US and AFRICA! Germany has kicked over her bucket of militarism and the kaiser has hauled it Holland way. Just what became of Mr. Gott, the kaiser's side kick, is difficult to utter. The same difficulty of utterance is reserved for the Clown Quince, who has been reported in the obituary notices seven times. Twice more and he'll have lives as lengthly as friend cat of the feline family. But anyway, the dove of peace has perched on the earth again with both her little feet and victory is taking a snooze on the banners of the allies. Unk Sam is taking the showers of glory easy-like and getting ready to bring his boys back home. It's been a short fight for Uncle, a long bitter dose for the rest of the allies. Now the Germans are trying to flim flam the allies and play the old shell game of trying to get something for nothing, but the allies are awake with both peepers working overtime. The working out of the peace pact will be as troublesome as trying to imitate the suit that granny made, but some how we'll climb out, of it with nothing less than a headache. The best part is that Willie was whipped quickly and things will be fixed so that he won't have to be whipped again. England wants to hang him, U. S. wants to lynch him and France wants to introduce him to the knife named guillotine, but Willie will find some way to save his noodle. He wasn't game enough to stick and that is proof that he is coward enough to keep running. But one thing is a lead pipe cinch and that is that Bill won't run toward Germany very soon, because the Germans want to boil him in oil. The best punishment for Bill is to let him alone and let the ghosts visit him. We've got enough on our hands finishing up peace. Obvious Observations Kaiser Bill is stale, stale stuff. Phoebe. Give us a new lead. A national personage said recently that there was "SOME CLASS" to The Monitor and when we went down to buy a new hat last week we discovered that our size was 7%4 instead of the old 7. We thank Bruce Grit for those African journals and are going to try and keep on getting them. German militarism is dead as Marley's door nail, but German diplomacy seems $\infty$ be still on the job, or German chicanery, which? We wonder what we and Africa are going to get out of it? We would like to camp around New York harbor for the next year, wouldn't we, Mabul? But I'd only let you kiss each of the 'boys once, kiddo. We want somebody besides a waiter standing around the peace table. The Daily News jumped a hundred per cent in our estimation this week, didn't it? The Seven Door War Drive can't say that Sam didn't come across. In Current Literature, a writer says Joel Chandler Harris said that four Colored cronies of his made up his Uncle Remus stories. More credit for us brown skin dolls, eh? Have you subscribed for the Crusader yet? It is a warm little member, brother; and you need it. Those fourteen articles of Woody's are giving the diplomats of Europe a little headache, aren't they? Thanking you for your ardent attention, we will now tackle a plate of "umph" and cabbage. "Ham?" Gosh, no. Pigtails. HOLLAND HARROLD Beddee, the famous Omaha credit clothes man, gave his usual annual entertainment for his employees and friends Tuesday evening, November 12, at the Rome hotel. He engaged eleven pieces of Desdunes' and Adams' jazz band to supply the music. Beddee, like all lovers of good music, is a booster for the band and orchestra. Last year as a mark of appreciation he presented Dan Desdunes, the leader, with a suit of clothes. 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Web. 6080 ```markdown ``` THE MONITOR RULE IN AFRIČA When Mr. Wells affirms that the fate of Africa will become one of the serious responsibilities of the peace table he is thinking of Africa in terms of Africa's interests; he is not merely mouthing the British imperialistic sentiments. From first to last, Africa has been martyred to the greed of Christian nations. Ameirca got her loot in slave trade; she is still getting her loot in liquor trade. The natives have been beaten, cheated, dispossessed of their rights. It is a long, loathsome story of brutality, indecency and greed. If the tale had not been relieved here and there, by the sublime deeds of the missionary, the word Africa would cause every Christian to blush. In printing, therefore, extracts from the report of Mr. H. M. Gorges, administrator of Southwest Africa, on methods of German administration, we are not moved by hatred merely of German methods, but by a disgust with the whole system, which has hitherto passed muster in Christendom of despoiling helpless and inferior races. Lincoln was right when he said no man was good enough to be entrusted with the life and liberty of another man. The German has a bad colonial record. So have a good many other nations. None of them will bear too close a scrutiny in details, not even America's treatment of the Indians. The helpless races have been left pretty much to the exploitation and will of two powerful interests, the military and commercial. Neither of these can be trusted. Both have inherent traits of heartlessness. Militarism can be killed once and forever at the peace table, or the war will have been fought only in vain. Commercialism will not, in the new day, be the petted interest of diplomacy and government.—The Churchman (New York.) ASKING OUR AID IN AFRICA British Seek Missionaries for German Colonies. Yonkers, N. Y.—Hundreds of our students in Methodist theological seminaries throughout this country were invited, last Friday, by J. N. Ruffin, a member of the London Chamber of Commerce, to volunteer as missionaries for the Christianization of the Hottentotes and Herercs and other black tribes in former German colonies in Southwest Africa. Mr. Ruffin intimated the British government stood ready to finance educated Afro-Americans who would go to Africa. Bishop J. W. Anderson (white), of Cincinnati, who introduced Mr. Ruffin, referred to the $80,000,000 fund which the Methodists plan to raise by June 1. Part of this money is to be devoted to missions in Africa. Among others who spoke was Bishop J. C. Hartwell (white) of Ohio. Please! Wait Until Your or the Teleph Do you does not Please service a work for ities. It finds no o Usua were pra delay wou To h the opera time and of both sh Please want ans Please! Wait Until Your Party Answers or the Telephone Operator Reports Do you sometimes call a number and when the party you want does not answer promptly, hang up the receiver? Please don't do it. This practice slows up your telephone service and delays other telephone calls because it means extra work for the operators and unnecessary use of the telephone facilities. It also annoys the person who is called to the telephone and finds no one on the line. Usually after abandoning a call you try again later. If this were practiced by everyone you can readily see what a tremendous delay would result in providing service. To hang up your receiver before the called party answers or the operator reports to you that they do not answer, means that time and labor has been wasted in these war times when every bit of both should be utilized to the limit. Please! Always remain at the telephone until the party you want answers or the operator reports, "They don't answer". NEW YORK & TELEPHONE COMPANY NEW YORK KING WILLIAM TELEPHONE BELL SYSTEM MARSHALL TELEPHONE & LUXURIOUS CO. OPENING OF PLEASANT GREEN BAPTIST CHURCH The new Pleasant Green Baptist church, which is a modest but attractive brick structure on the corner of Twenty-second and Paul streets, will be opened for worship next Sunday, November 24. The special opening services, with a well planned program, will be held at 2:30 in the afternoon. This will be the inauguration of a program which will be continued throughout the week in which various ministers of the city will take part. The Rev. John Costello and his earnest congregation deserve great credit for the spirit and success with which they have worked to erect the neat church building which is to be their home. The Monitor extends congratulations and best wishes. BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH Rev. T. A. Taggart, Pastor. Sunday school, 9 a. m. Morning service, 11. B. Y. P. U., 5:30. Preaching Sunday night at 8 o'clock. Sermon, "A Lost Ball in the High Weeds." Last Sunday morning Rev. Brother J. A. Harris preached a splendid sermon to an appreciative audience. Sermon, "The Children of God." The Mission Circle meets Thursday afternoon in the T. D. C. hall, Twenty-ninth and T streets. On the sick list: Mrs. Mattie Arvin, Mrs. Frank Nelson, Miss Rosalee Young and Mr. Scott. The banque; held November 14 in honor of the pastor's second anniversary was largely attended and quite a success. A three-course dinner was served. The ladies of the Mission Circle are preparing to serve a big Thanksgiving THE NEGROES' NEW DAY (From Youngstown Vindicator) In a passenger coach of a southern train the other day a friend of The Drifter espied a veteran of Pershing's army. Upon an empty sleeve were two six months' foreign service stripes and a wound chevron, and on his breast a medal of honor. Ordinarily it would seem as if one who had sacrificed as much for his country and democracy would be certain of all coruttesy and friendliness from every fellow-citizen he met. But as he sat there the conductor of the train came to him and touching his uniform said "You're in the wrong coach. You'blong in the Jim Crow car. Get out of here." The Negro looked him steadily in the eyes. "I'll stay right here," he said firmly. "You could have talked to me that way once, but you can't now!" and he pointed to his empty sleeve. "All right," said the Your Party Answers Phone Operator Reports You sometimes call a number and answer promptly, hang up the r we don't do it. This practice s and delays other telephone calls the operators and unnecessary u also annoys the person who is call me on the line. only after abandoning a call you noticed by everyone you can readil ld result in providing service. ring up your receiver before the operator reports to you that they do labor has been wasted in these w ould be utilized to the limit. e! Always remain at the teleph vers or the operator reports, "T NEBRASKA TELEPH --- Among the Churches vers Reports a number and when th hang up the receiver This practice slows up telephone calls because unnecessary use of the person who is called to ing a call you try again you can readily see w ending service. Never before the called that they do not an- sted in these war time to the limit. at the telephone un- for reports, "They don ASKA TELEPHONE C Save Food Buy War Savings Stamps and Liberty Bonds turkey dinner in the T. D. C. hall at Twenty-ninth and T streets. Everybody welcome. MOUNT MORIAH BAPTIST CHURCH Twenty-sixth and Seward Streets: Rev. M. H. Wilkinson, Pastor. Sunday is our grand rally and we are expecting all our members and friends to be on hand to do their part. Preaching morning and night. Sick on the list: Mrs. G. Hayes, Mrs. M. Purvine, Mrs. M. Williams, Mr. J. Webster and Mrs. J. Secrett. Come to the social at Miss A. Alexander's, 1923 North Twenty-seventh street, and Mrs. J. W. Walker's, 2524 Erskine street, tomorrow night. Owing to the inclement weather Sunday services were not attended as usual. The collection for the day was $93.47. The W. W. Kensington met Friday evening at the residence of Mrs. Napier, 1524 North 20th street. The Ladies' Aid met Thursday in the lecture room. After all business was transacted a delightful luncheon was served. St. John did her bit in the W. N. campaign of the past week. Tohse campaigning were Miss Hazel Hall, $13 cash; $25 in subscriptions; Miss Cordella Johnson, $3; Clarence Thomas, $10 up to date; making a total of $51. Sunday will be quarterly meeting. Sacramental services will be held at 3 o'clock. Every one is welcome. That will be the last Sunday service held in "Old St. John." The first services scheduled to be held at the "New St. John." 2421 Grant street, will be on Thanksgiving morning 10:30 o'clock. CORINE THOMAS. conductor, "I'll soon fix you." Whereupon he called a burly brakeman and they were about to throw this one-armed veteran out of the car when the gorge of the southern men who witnessed this humiliating scene rose, the train hands were ordered to desist, and Pershing's veteran rode on in peace, the sole colored man in a carlead of whites. "Oh, very well," said the conductor just before he slammed the door, "that's just like you white folks; first you make the laws and then you break them." There are a good many laws that ought to be broken nowadays. The Drifter thinks, which affect the Colored people. After the 150,000 Colored men now in France return from their glorious share in Pershing's victory shall we continue to Jim-Crow them, disfranchise them and remind them that though they may be good enough to fight for Uncle Sam they are still to be despised at home? ST. JOHN'S CHURCH NEWS --- We treat the scalp and grow the hair. 2320 North 26th St. Phone Webster 3390. 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 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 F. WILBERG BAKERY Across from Albambra Theatre The Best is None Too Good for Our Customers. Telephone Webster 673 E. A. Williamson DRUGGIST Competent and Reliable 2306 North 24th St. Webster 4443 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. Phone Web. 875. J. Hall Work Called for and Delivered Progressive Tailors Ladies and Gents Tailoring SUITS MADE TO ORDER Pressing, Cleaning, Dyeing and Alteration a Specialty 1614 N. 24th St. Omaha, Neb. J. 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Graves DENTISTRY 242 North 10th Street Telephone L 5263 LINCOLN, NEB 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 McNairy's Meliorated The Best Growing Hair Preparation on the Market. Keeps the Hair Straight, Soft and Silky. Stops Hair From Falling Out. TRY THE MELIORATED SYSTEM Omaha Agents Mrs. B. Gant, 2515 N. 28th Ave. Wester 4736. Mrs. A. Woodson, 122 N. 40th St. Harney 3171. Mrs. P. A. Williams, 2609 Grant St. Webster 6492. Mrs. B. Buford, 2217 Howard. Douglas 7689. Prices Hur Grower .....50c a box Straightening Oil .....35c A. E. MISS NANNIE M'NAIRY, Manufacturer. Box 408. Bonner Springs, Kas. Write for agency, enclosing postage for return mail. "WHAT DOES THE NEGRO WANT OR EXPECT?" (Continued from Page 1) the establishment and maintenance of all classes of institutions. To give to the white youths the privileges and advantages of these institutions and deny them to Colored youths, naturally makes the Negro dissatisfied. When the south provides the same class of technical, high school, college, university, and, too, military training out of state funds for Colored youths, as is done for the whites, then another barrier to our progress will be removed and a mutual feeling of helpfulness established. III. The Abolishment of the So-Called "Jim-Crow" Car System. Nothing has served to estrange the races in the south and create feeling of bitterness so much as the iniquities "jim-crow" cars. Even though the statutes of the southern states call for separate but equal accommodations for white and Colored passengers," there is not a road in the south that lives up to the law. No difference whatever is made in the price of tickets; but all kinds of unfair and unjust differences are made as to accommodations and treatment. Negro passengers are often subjected to the most degrading and humiliating treatment imaginable. The privileges of sleeping cars and dining cars are crown open to white passengers, but persistently denied to Colored passengers. Under the system of first and second-class fares a better distinction could be made and less friction and bad feeling engendered. IV. Discontinuance of Unjust Discriminatory Regulations and Segregation in the Various Departments of the Government. In a republic like ours a premium should be placed on efficiency and faithfulness to duty. This is not the case with us, as this rule or principle is ignored when it comes to Colored persons serving in the various governmental departments. They are subjected to humiliating conditions and discriminations; denied the benefits of promotion in line of efficient service. They have been refused assignment to work even after passing the required civil service examination, certified to and sent on for appointment, with the highest rating on the eligible list. In many cases Colored persons have been notified of appointment and, on written or telegraphic orders, come to Washington and reported for duty at a given salary named; and on appearing at said department or bureau have been turned away with the flimsy excuse that "some mistake had been made somewhere." The Negroes feel warranted in construing such acts as a breach of trust; the abrogation of a contract, or at least the violation of the code of ethics and a gentleman's agreement. And the result is an impairment of faith in the sense of honor and fairness on the part of the offenders. V. The Same Military Training for Colored Youths as for White. While we do not believe in anything like Prussian militarism, we do believe in preparedness against invasion and oppression from hostile enemies. This makes it necessary to maintain our army and navy. This means military training of a certain and well regulated standard provided for and given in government institutions or under the direction of the government. This should be applied to white and Colored youths alike. This is not the case now, as Colored youths are denied admittance to our war and naval colleges. A most singular method of reasoning—deny one the opportunity of a special training to fit him for certain duties and then charge him with being incapable of performance. But prejudice never stops to reason. VI. The Removal of an Imaginary Dead Line in Recognition of Fitness for Promotion in Military and Naval Service. It is not fair to the spirit of valor and patriotism to refuse or withhold promotions to higher ranks from Colored soldiers who have shown their valor on the battlefield, stood every test and proven their ability to train, lead and command others, by strict adherence to the rule of obedience and faithfulness to duty. VIL. Removal of Peonage System in the South In certain sections of the South Colored people are subjected to labor conditions very little removed from slavery. Advantage is taken of them and hardships are imposed to the point of suffering. They are in many cases powerless to prevent such or to defend themselves against it, and they feel that their only deliverance is to leave the South. This is against the natural tendency and wishes of many who love their native heath and the memories of loved ones. Applied to : late and Colored Army. The Negro's record as a good workman is generally conceded. He is willing and anxious to engage in all kinds of labor, both skilled and unskilled. But there is too much difference made in the scale of wages applied to Colored persons as compared with the wages paid to white persons perform- ing the same class of work. The cost of living is just as high for one as for the other and a proper recognition of this fact and an economic wage scale that has no color line will go a long way in helping to dignify labor. IX. Better Housing Conditions for Colored Employes in Industrial Plants. One of the things that contributes to the spirit of restlessness and dissatisfaction among Negroes is the utter disregard of the necessity of encouraging better home life for the laboring classes. This is particularly true of those who live in what is known as "quarters" on large plantations. The day has passed for the shack or one room shanty. The people want homes provided with some degree of comfort, convenience and, too, beauty. They are being taught the virtue of these things, to have aspirations for them, and the withholding of them simply makes them feel that there is no use—no hope. X. Better Sanitary Conditions in Certain Sections of Our Cities and Towns. It is a common complaint that in too many cases the municipal authorities pay very little attention to having proper sanitary facilities in sections where the majority of the residents are Colored people, thus fostering troubles and public nuisances which could be averted if more reasonable consideration were shown for the interests of all the people. XI. Reforms in the Penal Institutions of the South. We do not condone crime nor do we ask that it be winked at or excused, but we do expect a fair and impartial administration of the law. In too many cases young Colored boys and young girls, too, whose first offense is some petty misdemeanor, are sent to prison for long terms and placed with hardened criminals under such conditions as make it hard for them to reform; while for like offenses white youths are placed in some well regulated reformatory and given a chance to outlive the mistake and become useful citizens. In matters of this kind white and Colored should be created alike, both from a humane standpoint and as a matter of justice. XII. A Fair and Impartial Trial by Jury Instead of Lynching. No people are safe in a community where mob violence is tolerated. Violators of law should be punished, but by due process of law. The lynching spirit has become so strong in some sections that it borders on a disregard for ALL law, order and decency. Innocent people are often the victims of the mob, and the peace and well-being of the entire community is seriously affected thereby. XIII. Recognition of the Negro's Right and Fitness to Sit on Juries. The jury system is one of fundamental principles of our government and the privilege to exercise this right should be extended to capable citizens without regard to race relationship. XIV. Fair Play. Just as the Negro has been among the first to give his best, his all on the altar of his country in every struggle for the defense of its flag, so he wants and expects equal opportunity to serve in the development of his country and the full enjoyment of the fruits thereof. This he regards as but a proper, liberal and reasonable interpretation of what is guaranteed to him by the constitution under which he lives and to uphold which he sacredly dedicates his all. In submitting the above I do not know how well I have interpreted the feeling of the Negroes of this country and shall be interested to have comment and criticism from any source whatever. Of one thing I am assured: It is a hopeful sign when a white man, speaking for his people, will admit that there is an anxiety to know what can be done to better the existing conditions and bring about better feeling between the races. I have tried to give a frank and plain answer. The time is ripe for a free and open conference between the races. Let us get together and settle our differences and settle them right. Let every Negro organization get together and find some common platform as the basis on which we can stand and feel safe and justified in our claims as American citizens. In this spirit the above fourteen articles are submitted. JOHN R. HAWKINS, Financial Secretary A. M. E. Church, 154 Fourteenth Street, N. W., Washington, D. C. 'THEM'S OUR SENTIMENTS. TOO' Just one thing will have a great deal $ ^{o}$ do with strengthening our belief in the world-wide democracy sincerity of the present administration, and that is the wiping out of the "jim crow" railroad cars. The government is in control of the railroads. Why can't this matter be well termed a war necessity and be relegated to the realms of oblivion?—Wichita Kansan. Machine Works With Peat Gas. Danish investors have perfected motors that are claimed to work well with peat gas as fuel instead of benzine or gasoline. Lincoln News The J. V. B, club gave a dinner party last Wednesday evening at the home of Miss Corinne Letcher in honor of Miss Mabel Stillman. Covers were laid for eight guests and a very enjoyable evening was reported by all present. A very large attendance was present at the entertainment given at Masonic hall by the Daughters of Bethel last Thursday evening. A meeting for the election of officers of the N. A. A. C. P. will be held Friday evening November 22, 1918. Miss Marian Hemphill of Denver, Colo., arrived in the city last week to spend the holidays as the guest of her sister, Mrs. Ada Holmes. Mr. L. B. McGhee was taken very ill last week, but is convalescing rapidly and hopes to be out in a few days. Mr. J. D. Bowen left last week for a two weeks' visit in Denver, Colo., and Cheyenne, Wyo. Mrs. Perry is reported to be very ill. The L. L. S. Kensington club gave a supper at the home of Mrs. Melvia White Monday evening for the benefit of replenishing their treasury. A very large number were present and a delightful evening was witnessed by every one. "It's time to think about an overcoat." Phone L7664. Y. B. Young, 219 North Tenth street. AFRICANS WRITING ABOUT AMERICAN NEGROES Negro Progress in America.—The article entitled the Voice of the Black—A Study of the American Negro, by Hilton Radley, which was reproduced in the supplement to the African World, is worth the close attention of the Negroes at home. It is an inspiration to us. In the last fifty years American Negroes have made wonderful progress. Illiteracy has decreased, thrift and wealth have increased, health has improved and there has been a notable advance in self-respect and self-expression. There are now a million Colored farmers, thirty thousand carpenters, fifty-five thousand railway hands, thirty-six thousand miners, twenty-eight thousand porters, thirty thousand clergymen, three thousand physicians, two hundred thousand mistresses of independent homes, and over two million children in schools. . . . Today, the writer goes on, the Negro is a recognized part of the American government; he holds 9,000 offices in the executive service of the nation besides furnishing several regiments in the army and a large number of sailors. In the state and municipal civil service he holds at least 10,000 other offices, and he furnishes over 500,000 of the voters which rule the union. The writer next went briefly over the Negro's record of service. In support of his claim for fuller social justice stands the record that in seven wars the Negro has fought for American liberty—3,000 Negroes fought for American independence under George Washington; 200,000 fought in the civil war; 10,000 fought in the Spanish-American war, and now among the troops of General Pershing in France the Colored soldier is in evidence, while his brothers at home are flocking to the color. Brilliant; minds like those of Dunbar and Braithwaite, the poet; Miller and Grinke, the essayists; Rosamond Johnson, the musician, Tanner, the painter, and Du Bois, author and reformer, have added prestige to the name of Negro in America. So much has been done by Negroes in a foreign land, among hostile neighbors and detractors of the race are still loud in damaging us. It behooves us, the Africans at home, to work as the American Negroes are working for the better things of life.—Odebode—Lagos Standard-Southern SWEET LITTLE MOTHER Sweet little Mother so far away, Here in my dugout tonight I pray To see you again, O happy day, Your loving smile and your tender Your loving smile and your tender way, Debts that I owe, I never can pay, But I'll always love you e'en for aye, Sweet little Mother so far away. LETTERS FROM FRANCE Somewhere in France, Oct. 17, 1918. Dear Mother: Just a fe wlines to let you know that I am well, doing fine and getting along all right. I have been looking for a letter from you, but haven't received one. Write as soon as you get this. Love to all the folks. How is grandma? Kits her for me and tell her I feel better over here, because I have embraced religion and am a MRS. SARAH WALKER. MORE WORK FOR THE RED CROSS WORKERS Al though peace has been declared, we have been assured that the war work of the Red Cross is far from being ended, especially that part of the activities that has to do with civilian relief. The bureau of readjustment work is just beginning. It is only adequate and proper that we should drop the things that were connected with the winning of the war, and take up the job that reconstruction offers. For the readjustment of industrial and economical conditions, will present many difficult problems to be solved. The work of the Red Cross will not cease until the last man returns, which may be in two years, or possibly five years. The Red Cross workers have done much toward the winning of the war and their work has been greatly appreciated. The war has caused many agencies to co-operate with each other, thus utilizing the distracted forces which were scattered throughout the country, and they should continue to be utilized, so that common life might be enriched. Fourteen members of the Ada Young Red Cross unit were present at the Masonic hall Thursday to assist in the work. follower of Jesus Christ. I hope to be home soon. May God bless you and keep you. I have never forgotten your teachings and remember them more now than ever. Your loving son, CHARLES L. DAVID, Co. H. A. F. E. 805 Infer Inf. F. and A. A., York Rite, St. Luke's Lodge, N. 14, will meet the first and third Monday nights in the Knights of Pythias hall, Twenty-fourth and Charles hall, Twenty-fourth and Charles, William Bridges, W. M.; J. E. Johnson, secretary; H. C. Watt, treasurer. Gate City Lodge, N. 6674, G. U. O. of O. F., meets the first and third Monday of each month, Hall, Twenty-fourth and Burdette streets, W. H. Payne, N. G.; R. L. Woodard, S. P., 4912 South Twenty-sixth street. South 4459. Omaha Lodge, N. 146, A. F. and A. M. Omaha, Neb. Meetings first and third Thursdays of every month. Lodge room, 2201 Cuming street. P. H. Jenkins, W. M. W. H. Robinson, secretary. Keystone Lodge, N. 4. K. of P., Omaha, Neb. Meetings first and third Thursdays of each month. H. A. Hazzard, C. C.; J. H. Glover, K. of R. and S. Weeping Woolen Lodge, N. 9564, G. U. O. of O. F., meets second and fourth Thursdays of each month at U. B. F. hall, Twenty-fourth and Charles streets R. S. Gaskins, N. G.; T. H. Gaskins, P. S. International Order. No. 631, Colored Engineers and Portable Holisting Enginemen meets at 22525' Lake street first and third Wednesdays in each month. W. H. T. Ransom, president; J. H. Headly, corresponding secretary; J. H. Measure, recording secretary; S. L. H. Records, Bush, treasured. Faithful Lodge, No. 250, U. B. F., meets second and fourth Fridays in each month at Rescue hall. Visiting bretheren welcome. Earl Jones, W. M.; James Tubbs, W. S. Lodge rooms at Twenty-fourth and Charles streets vacant two nights each week. Earl Jones, rental agent. Webster 1100. Classified Advertising RATES—1½ cents a word for single insertions; 1 cent a word for two or more insertions. No advertisement taken for less than 15 cents. Cash should accompany advertisement. FURNISHED ROOMS FOR RENT. Neatly furnished rooms for light housekeeping. 722 N. 16th st. Tel. Doug. 9027. J. L. Webster.—Adv. Furnished Rooms—Strictly modern. With or without board. 1516 North 16th St. Tel. Web. 4983. Two or three unfurnished rooms for light housekeeping in private home. Call Webster 4419. 1518 N. 24th st. Furnished room for man and wife or women. Tel. Web. 1654. 2115 Clark street. Furnished room, strictly modern, 911 Capitol avenue. Mrs. J. H. Broomfield. Douglas 2378. FOR RENT—Two or three unfurnished rooms. Webster 4419. 1518 North 24th st. Neatly furnished room in private home. Strictly modern. 2524 North Twenty-fifth street. 10-27 FURNISHED rooms; strictly modern; men preferred. 2204 N. 19th st. Tel. Web. 3308. FOR RENT — Nicely furnished rooms; strictly modern. Mrs. Anna Alexander, 1923 N. 27th st. Web. 2941. FOR RENT—Right at 24th st. car line; two nice, large furnished rooms for couple; also a smaller room. 2317 Charles. Webster 4745. A furnished room for rent. Mrs. E. M. Wright, 2620 Burdette st. Webster 5543. LODGE DIRECTORY FURNISHED rooms for rent. 2622 Grant st. For Rent—Newly furnished rooms. 1518 North 24th street. Tel. Web. 4419. FOR RENT OR FOR SALE—Six-room house, furnished. Call Webster 5639. 1809 North 23d st. Furnished Rooms—Strictly modern furnished rooms for man and wife or for men. 2417 Caldwell. Mrs. G. Holmes. Furnished rooms. Strictly modern. 2705 Douglas street. Harney 6829. Mrs. I. Falls. A neat furnished room in modern home for man and wife, 3702 North Twenty-third street. Webster 3727 Neatly furnished rooms in private family. Strictly modern. Webster 1196. 9-21-4t First class rooming house, steam heat, bath, electric light. On Dodge and 24th st. car line. Mrs. Ann Banks, 924 North 20th st. Doug. 437o. Furnished Rooms—Neatly furnished rooms in a strictly modern home; one-half block off car line. Tel. Web. 4983. 1516 North 16th. Furnished Rooms—Strictly modern furnished room for man and wife. Mrs. Hueston, 2805 Ohio. FOR RENT—Furnished rooms. Call Webster 5639. Furnished Rooms—Strictly modern. W. Harvell. Webster 4760. FOR RENT—Furnished rooms, all modern. 2706 Parker st. Web. 1250. First-class modern furnished rooms. Mrs. L. M. Bentley Webster, 1702 North Twenty-sixth street. Phone Webster 4769. Neatly furnished rooms in a private home. Modern except heat. Men only. Webster 1760. Neatly furnished rooms, 1842 North 27th St. Call Webster 2812. Two furnished rooms, 2415 Indiana avenue. Tyler 3399-W. For Rent—Modern furnished rooms. 2320 North 28th Ave. Phone Webster 2058. Golden Sheaf Tabernacle No.19 Will Give a Dinner Wednesday, November 27, at TABERNACLE HALL, 24th and Patrick Ave. DINNER 25 CENTS Tickets on sale by the com- mittee and at the hall. Also the drawing for the quilt will be held in the hall at 11 o'clock p. m., November 27. Mrs. Delia Brown, Chairman Committee. "There is a reason why" Let Mme. Smith Treat Your Hair THE PORO SYSTEM Special treatment given to men. The only hair dresser in Omaha who straightens men's hair without an iron. Parlors 2512 Lake Street. Phone Webster 3024. Our Thanksgiving Offer Free Turkey A Big Live Corn Fed Turkey Free with Every Suit and Overcoat at $20.00 and Up. This sale starts Saturday, November 23, and ends Wednesday, November 27. PALACE CLOTHING CO. 14th and Douglas Alaskan Coast Forests. The coast forests of southern and southeastern Alaska are included in the national forests of Tongass and Chugach, which comprise over 96,000,000 acres, a large proportion of which is covered with trees. 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BUY BOOKS BY AU Within the past ten years YOUR race has made toward literary achievement than in the CENTURIES t Become familiar with the work of RACE AUTHOR BUY BOOKS BY RACE AUTHORS Within the past ten years YOUR race has made greater strides toward literary achievement than in the CENTURIES that went before. Become familiar with the work of RACE AUTHORS. The Boy You Love The boy you love in the training camp will make a better soldier and a better man. You have loved the Fifty Years" and the haunting paths of "Black and Unknown Bards." You will find these in James Weldon Johnson's Fifty Years and Other Poems, a book the letters of have told the greatest poetical achievement of the Colored Race. Professor Brander Matthews of Columbia University has written a remarkably fine introduction. From the Fields of Alabama A boy came fresh from the fields of Alabama his way through a session of the summer school at Harvard. A few roughly scrawled poems at the eye of his professor. The result was a book of choreography. To do this, France, a corollary in a Machine Gun Company. Meanwhile the great literary newspapers on the east are saying that Waverly Turner Chemicals will promote that do you know of this soldier author or his book, "From the Heart of a Folk." further proof of the rapid literary progress of his race. You Have Seen With Your Own Eyes You have seen with your own eyes the struggle of the Negro for education. You have seen the greatest poetical achievement of the Colored Race. Professor Brander Matthews of Columbia University has written a remarkably fine introduction. Tender Haunting Lyrics Isn't there some book you'd like to send to your teacher? You could you find just the right book that would be a message as well as a book. Georgie Douglas Johnson has written just such a book of tender haunting lyrics in The Heart of a Woman. Why not make at least one girl happy by sending her a copy? Do You Love Trees? Do you love trees and the great out of the Maude Cuney, the teacher of the Writer, has collected the finest things written In Spite of Bitter handicaps In Louisville, Kokomo, a Colored man, an educator who rose to a position where he was just men of the race, we paid to call him their friend. Now he lioness, scarcely more than a boy, overcoming the bitter handicap of falling health, has published his first book, and again the critics on the ground joined Joseph S. Cotter's "Band. Band." not "the book worthy, the best literary traditions of the day but also a There are other books, of course to mention all, and these are repressed fully bound and are as far above the they are in literary value. That it may be easy for you for them at the publisher's lowest N. Fifty Years and Other Poems Folk, $1.00. The Message of a Woman, $1.25. Twenty-five The Band of Gideon, $1.00. Where the book is sent to a so there will be no charge for mailing postage with every order to be sent DO YOUR BIT!!!—GRE SEND, ORDERS T There are other books, of course, and good books. It is impossible to mention all, and these are representative of the best. They are beautifully bound and are as far above the ordinary book in book making as they are in literary value. That it may be easy for you to secure them we will take orders for them at the publisher's lowest NET prices, which are: Fifty Years and Other Poems. $1.25. From the Heart of a Folk, $1.00. The Message of the Trees. $2.00. The Heart of a Woman, $1.25. Twenty-five Years in the Black Belt. $1.50. The Band of Gideon. $1.00. Songs of My People. $1.00 Where the book is sent to a soldier or a sailor in a training camp there will be no charge for mailing. Otherwise, enclose ten cents for postage with every order to be sent by mail. Shell of Lobster. The shell of the lobster is imbued with a black or bluish pigment, secreted by the true skin, which also gives out the calcareous matter after each molt so that lime and pigment are blended together. The pigment becomes red in water at the temperature of 112 degrees. Jenkin's Barber Shop Equipped with the latest and finest sanitary fixtures of its kind in the city for our people. This shop is run strictly first class, with latest methods. Courteous treatment. First class soda fountain and ice cream parlor in connection. Ladies are welcome. Mrs. Shelley Cook, soda dispensed and manager. We solicit your patronage. All kinds hot and cold drinks. 224 N. 24th Street Omaha, Neb. Webster 2095. PROCERIES ALWAYS IN GROCERY CO. Fruits and Vegetables. Telephone Douglas 1098 OLGOFF ARDWARE STOVES, RUGS, LINOLEUM s Money. Credit if You Wish. IN EVENINGS phones—Webster 1607; Webster 4825 1916 CUMING STREET Comfortable Rooms—Reasonable Rates D. G. Russell, Proprietor Rates Reasonable Gas and Bath, in Same Block e. One Block of Car Line. CLARDY Hot Springs, Ark. BOOKS BY RACE AUTHORS YOUR race has made greater strides than in the CENTURIES that went before. A work of RACE AUTHORS. further proof of the rapid literary progress of his race. You Have Seen With Your Own Eyes You have seen with your own eyes the struggle of the Negro for education. You know the vital human side. That is why you will appreciate and want to read "Twenty-Five Years in the Black Belt" by William J. Edwards, the able founder-and present head of Snow Hill Normal and Industrial Institute, Professor Paul J. Hanus of Harvard University has written the introduction. Isn't there some one you'd like to send a book provided you could find just the right book that would be a book that would be a book. Douglas Johnson has written just such a book of tender, haunting lyrics in "The Heart of a Woman." Why not give one girl happy by sending her a copy. Do You Love Trees? Do you love trees and the great out of doors? Maude Cuney Hare, daughter of the fireman, has collected the fires things written or said about trees in a beautiful gift book. William Stanley Braithwaite has written the introduction. Another book. Many a scrap book contains treasured clippings of the poems of Charles Bertram Johnson as they occasionally appeared in the newspapers of the time. A new book just from the press, the best of the Mr. Johnson's poetry is best to please in a permanent form and will be present in the hundreds of admirers of his work. course, and good books. It is impossible representative of the best. They are beauti- love the ordinary book in book making as you 'o secure them we will take orders less NET prices, which are: Poems, $1.25. From the Heart of a piece of the Trees, $2.00. The Heart of five Years in the Black Belt, $1.50. .00. Songs of My People, $1.00 to a soldier or a sailor in a training camp mailing. Otherwise, enclose ten cents for the sent by mail. GIVE A BOOK TODAY!!! ERS TO THE MONITOR. THE MONITOR Events and Persons Snow's College of Dressmaking. For further information call Web. 2846.—Adv. Mr. Charles Harold, who has been seriously ill at his home, 2126 North Twenty-seventh street, for several weeks, has been moved to the Lord Lister hospital. Smoke John Ruskin 5c Cigar. Biggest and Best.—Adv. Mr. and Mrs. Vanie S. Wheatley are both quite ill at their residence, 2519 Hamilton street. Miss Wheatley, Mr. Wheatley's sister, was called here from St. Joseph, Mo., because of their illness. Mrs. Robert T. Walker, who has been ill for some weeks, is much improved. Furnished Rooms—Strictly modern. With or without board. 1516 North 16th. Tel. Webster 4983. Clem Brushwood, formerly of 2710 Erskine street, is now permanently located at 1105 North Nineteenth street. The chorus which sang at the Simmons lecture was the Omaha Choral club and not the Liberty Chorus. The director was Miss Ray Middleton, not Fay Templeton. The Monitor gladly makes the correction. Miss Sarah Jewell, who recently underwent a serious operation at the Lord Lister hospital, is still ill at the residence of her brother, James G. Jewell, 2911 Lake street. Mrs. W, W. Peebles has removed to the cosy little cottage on North Twenty-fifth street, having sold her Binney street residence to St. John's Methodist church for a parsonage. The Rev. John Albert Williams is recovering from an attack of the gripe. Why not take a course in conversational French with R. L. Desdunes, 2215 North Twenty-fifth street? Phone Webster 3300—Adv. Mrs. L. J. Allen has returned to her home in Marshall. Mo., after a pleasant two months' visit with her daughters, Charles E. Vincent and Mrs. M. H. Randall. George Wells Parker will deliver 1's famous lecture, "The Children of the Sun," at Calvary Baptist church, 25th and Hamilton, Thursday evening, December 12, at 8 o'clock. It will be for the benefit of Mt. Moriah Baptist Church. You will find some real values at the Burgess-Nash store this week. See their ad in this issue. Henry Holliday of 3049 Pinkney street has been on the sick list for several weeks. Miss Hubbard of 1516 North 16th street was called to Oklahoma Tuesday because of the serious illness of her brother. Wm. T. Patrick, of Aurora, Neb., brought a car load of fine hogs to the Omaha market this week. Mrs. L. Thomas Henderson and brother have moved from 2304 North 25th to 2866 Maple street. They will be pleased to see their friends at their new residence. Mrs. Winfred Johnson and son, Albert, left for Philadelphia Tuesday night, where they will join their husband and father, W. J. Johnson, who left Omaha several months ago. St. Luke's lodge, No. 14 A. A. Yorkshire Masons, held their annual election this week. The following officers were elected: Wm. Bridges, W. M.; Wm. McRae, S. W.; G. W. Hibler, J. W.; J. D. Davis, secretary; H. C. Watts, treasurer. To the grand opening of the U. B. F. and S. M. T. syndicate at their hall Twenty-fourth and Parker s reets. Thursday evening, November 28. Jazz band.—Adv. Mr. and Mrs. Lindsay Smith, formerly of Omaha, are now pleasantly located at Sandusky, O. They write that "we just must have The Monitor that grand little paper." IS SELLING PIANOS Miss Eudora Ware, the well known music teacher is selling pianos for the A. Hospe company, working exclusively among Colored people. Her knowledge of music and pianos will be of great help to those who purchase through her. Any one needing a piano or player piano will do well by having Miss Ware help them select an instrument. Residence address. 2106 Grace street. Phone, Webster 6994..Adv. I will teach you how to sew in the shortest time and by methods with which you can do your own or others' sewing in the best possible manner. Call or write for catalogue and full information. Mrs. C. Ridley, 1922 North Twenty-fifth street.-Adv. Are you going? Where? NOW LOCATED IN SEWING LESSONS CARD OF THANKS We wish to acknowledge our sincere thanks to our relatives and friends of Omaha for their kindness and sympathy, also the beautiful floral offerings, in our sad hour of bereavement, the death of our beloved son, John Wesley. In the land of perfect beauty Our dear one dwells with angels now. Dressed in robes of spotless whiteness, Starry crown upon his brow; In his hands a harp melodious, Nature the apples faint. Now he sees the angels fair, While his great Redeemer's praises He is singing over there. MR. AND MRS. C. A. BROWN. 443 Main Street, Niagara Falls, N. Y. THE N. A. A. C. P. TO ELECT OFFICERS According to its constitution the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People have to elect their officers in November. The adjourned meeting for this purpose will be held in St. Philip's guild rooms Sunday afternoon at 4 o'clock. The N. W. C. A. Home will place barrels in all our churches next Sunday, in which they ask that all friends and well-wishers of this worthy charity to place donations of vegetables, fruits, groceries, canned goods, etc., to help towards the support of the two aged women who are inmates of the home. Cash donations will also be appreciated. A committee of two women from the organization will be present at each church to receive your donations. Help fill the barrels. LINES ABOUT OUR OWN FOLKS Out at 1508 North 24th street, an energetic young man by the name of Arthur A. Ware is running a candy kitchen. This isn't exciting news, because Mr. Ware has been running his kitchen for some time, but last week we learned a few things about this candy man that we didn't know before and we want you to know it, too. Dalzell, one of the best known ice cream and candy men of Omaha told us that Ware is one of the finest candy makers in the United States and that he regretted it deeply when Ware left his employment and went into business for himself. He, Dalzell, says that Ware is in possession of candy recipes that no one else possesses and that no one else can obtain. He makes chocolates that will not melt in warm weather, cocoanut brittle that melts away in one's mouth and peanut candy with an inimitable flavor that never becomes sticky. No one else can do it. We didn't know these things before, but now that we know them, we want to pass them on. SEVERAL OF COMPANY KILLED RAYMOND J. KNOX of Kansas City, Mo., who is a well known mail clerk running between Kansas City and Omaha, has received the following letter from a friend who was in the thickest of the fight on the western front: My Dear Old Friend, Raymond J.: I received your letter dated September 20, 1918. It came to me today, just after the greatest gas and shell bombardment in the history of our organization. My company has lost in gas casualties alone since 2 a. m. today thirty-three men, and probably by tomorrow as many more. Last night was in general a very miserable one for us, but, believe me, our men held the line and the squareheads are no further today than they were yesterday. We are holding what our boys call the killing floor position. Any boche found in our area is met by sure death. I have mentioned only the dark side, but the gallantry of our men is the thing I should especially mention. I had forty-two men of my platoon whose gallantry I shall never forget. During this bombardment not a man left his post. Our front position is a succession of strong points, the posts being in three old, torn, shell-ridden villages, and during the shelling old walsl and rocks were falling in addition to the shrapnel from the large gas shells. Things are a bit quiet now and I am here in my dugout writing. We are usually visited by certain men who gather war data, but our zone is filled with the famous mustard gas. Old pal, I wish time would permit me to write more. Trench life in the front lines does not permit of much writing. Some time I should be pleased to write something for your paper and if anything in my letter is of sufficient importance you may print it. Remember me to all our friends. Ere this reaches you peace may be declared, but you may rest assured we do not care, for we are boche hungry. I beg to remain your old boche-hunting friend. JOHN R. FAIRLEY, First Lieutenant 365th Infantry, Care American Expeditionary Forces. COMMITTEE Mrs. M. Moore Miss E. Jones Miss T. Jones Burgess-N Large Assort House D $1.29 Large Assortment of House Dresses YOU will find an extremely large assortment from which to select and when you see them you will want several of them, we are certain. 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