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GROWING, THANK YOU! 5c a Copy Publishers Remove Objectionable Title The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People Score Another Important Victory. NEW YORK.—The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, through its secretary, John R. Shillady of New York, announces that through the efforts of the Association the publishers of a song entitled "Nigger War Bride Blues" have been induced to change the name of the song to "War Bride Blues." The letter written by the publishers in answer to the Association's protest against the original title follows: Houston, Tex., Nov. 15, 1918. Mr. John R. Shillady, 70 Fifth Avenue, New York City. Dear Sir: Yours of the 7th inst. at hand and note your remarks regarding Nigger War Bride Blues. In selecting a title for this song there was no intention on our part to reflect on the Colored race in any way and the term was never used for that purpose. The composition is a typical southern "sob song" and owing to its originality has swept the entire south and developed into the biggest Blues hit ever published. The word that you object to is more generally used among the Colored people themselves than among the white population, in fact, we have yet to hear any white person using this term, it being a general practice to address a Colored man as "George" if you do not happen to know him. At no time in publishing and exploiting of this song has the thought occurred to us that we were giving cause for offense to anyone. The piece itself was originally published under the title of the Rice Hotel Blues. We furnished several Shrine bands in our section with band arrangements and same were played at the different Masonic conventions at Buffalo and Minneapolis, and immediately we began to receive orders for the number. Having received a number of requests for a song arrangement we decided to issue same with words and at the same time eliminate the local title of Rice Hotel Blues. The various titles were then submitted by the composer and author but none of them we found suitable. It was by accident that the writer happening to look across the street noted that Nazimova was being featured on an electric sign at a moving picture house in War Brides and this gave us the cue for a title. The composer immediately mentioned "there is our title" as inasmuch as same was a southern song and distinctly typical of the Colored people the suggestion was made by the authors to have the title "Nigger War Bride Blues." It may be of interest for you to know that the writer of this letter is a northern man, a native of Boston, with all the tradition of New England ancestry back of him regarding the Negro. In his boyhood days, time and again, he has heard his parents and grandparents tell of the stirring times in Boston when Garrison, Summer, and Phillips held the center of the stage of that time and is thoroughly acquainted with the speeches and writings of these pioneers of freedom. We also beg to advise that a co-director of our firm is a New Englander, a native of New Britain, Conn., and a Yale man. In conclusion we want to say that we are proud of what the Colored soldier has done in this war for world freedom and prouder still of our country for producing and developing such good citizens and soldiers. As a token of our appreciation of the Colored men we have decided to eliminate the objectionable word in question from the title of our song and hereafter will have same issued under the new title of War Bride Blues. We are now preparing to issue a new edition and will notify our printers accordingly. If you will refer to the lyrics of this song you will note that the objectionable word does not appear in same. In conclusion we want to say that the title and song were written in a spirit of humor and is not to be taken seriously by anyone even with the old title. We thank you for your courteous letter. Hoping matters have been explained and adjusted to your entire satisfaction, and with best wishes for the success of the organization, we beg to remain, yours very truly. THOS GOGGAN & BRO, (Signed). Per Wm. J. Kearney, THE MONITOR HAYNES SPEAKS BEFORE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF POLITICAL SCIENCE New York, Jan. 1.—Dr. George E. Haynes, director of Negro economics, department of labor, delivered an address before the American Academy of Political Science on "The Effects of War Conditions on Negro Labor." Dr. Haynes divided the subject into three divisions: (1) The change in the relation of Negro wage-carners to white employers, north and south; (2) the change in the relation of Negro wage-carner to white workmen; (3) the change in the Negro himself. "The address was a most excellent study of the labor situation as it effects the Negro and was well received. Many prominent Americans were in attendance and addressed the academy. COLORED DOCTOR SELECTED AS DELEGATE New York, Jan. 1.—Over one hundred chiropodists assembled at the meeting of the New York division held. at Terrace Garden on Tuesday evening to elect delegates to a state convention to be held here in the city on January 13, 1919. Dr. Valentine Thomas was among those selected. Ten were elected out of fourteen candidates. All were white except one. Dr. Thomas received the second highest number of votes. PITTSBURG GIRL WINS JUMP CHAMPIONSHIP Pittsburg, Jan. 1.—Miss Corrine Mason, Wylie avenue, has just been awarded the girls' national championship for the running broad jump. Miss Mason is a member of the auxiliary of the Scholastic Athletic association and is well known locally as one of the very best female basket ball players in the game. WAR SONG WINS COLORED GIRL FIRST PRIZE Louisville, Ky., Jan. 1.—Miss Nannie G. Board, graduate of Howard university in the college class last year, and now a teacher in the Agricultural and Industrial of this city, won first prize in a recent song contest held here. The contest was concluded by the war work campaign committee and there were a large majority of white entrants. The song is a march with a faint echo of the fife and drum through the whole piece. It may possibly prove to be one of the most popular war songs of the year. COLORED DOCTOR APPOINTED DEPUTY Indianapolis, Ind., Jan. 1.—Dr. C. A. Tolles, 2005 Hillside avenue, was recently appointed a deputy to succeed Dr. Edwan Knox, 1406 Fletcher avenue, by Dr. Paul Robinson, coroner elect, who takes office on January 1, 1919. Dr. Tolles is the only man of color appointed by Dr. Robinson in this capacity. DENIES NEGROES WERE ORDERED TO LEAVE New York, Dec. 26.—John R. Shillady, of the N. A. A. C. P., received the following telegram from the Wyoming Capital, December 16th, relative to the lynching of Woodson. Cheyenne Wyo., Dec. 16, 1916. John R. Shillady, 70 Fifth Avenue, New York. Replying to yours of 13th, Governor Houx absent. Yours will be laid before him on his return. Report Negroes forced to leave Green River erroneous. No violence there after hanging of Woodson. Prosecutor of Sweetwater county states he will call grand jury to investigate lynching. JOHN C. THOMPSON, Sec'y. WHITE RED CROSS SANTA TO NEGRO CHILDREN Birmingham, Ala., Jan. 1.—The Junior Red Cross of the Industrial High school made the children of all the Colored soldiers happy Christmas day by playing Santa Claus to them. D. D. Kennedy, chairman of the Junior Red Cross, had charge of the work and funds were collected from the public in the same manner as prominent society women were collecting for the white soldiers. A large sum was realized and the plan carried to a happy conclusion. OMAHA, NEBRASKA, JANUARY 4, 1919 OMAHA ATHLETIC CLUB JOHN LATENSER & SONS. ARCHITECTS. TROY LATENSER DYI. The New Omaha Athletic Club Building "I Resent it in the Name of Democracy, in the Name of Liberty, in the Name of Brotherly Love" An Open Letter to President L. H. Bissell, Illinois College of Photography, by Sergeant Watkins, An Honorably Discharged Soldier of Excellent Character, Who Was Denied Admission When His Racial Identity Became Known. SERGEANT LUCIAN B. WATKINS, who ranks high as a poet and writer and was recently honorably discharged from the army for physical disability, after seventeen years of service, has written an open letter to the president of the Illinois College of Photography, which should be given the widest publicity. Broad-minded Americans need to have the truth presented to them as Sergeant Watkins presents it. No man of broad-mind and sympathy can read this letter without admitting the crying injustice of which this case is representative and illustrative of the difficulties confronting loyal and aspiring Colored Americans in the United States of America. Sergeant Watkins is a personal friend of the editor of The Monitor and is a Christian gentleman of the highest character, a fact which must be evident to those who read this letter. 649 Stirling St., Baltimore, Md., Christmas Day, 1918. Mr. L. H. Bissell, President of the Illinois College of Photography, as my vocational training, this being a subject in which I am especially interested. I sought admission to President of the Illinois College of Photography, Effingham, Illinois. Sir: Since receiving your letter of December 14th, in which you heartily advised my enrollment as a student in your College of Photography, for the vocational training granted me recently by the Federal Board for Vocational Education, Washington, D. C., I have been informed by that board as follows: "We have just been advised by the Illinois School of Photography that colored men are not taken in their school." I was honorably discharged April 15, 1918, at Camp Funston, Kansas, by reason of physical disability, incurred in the line of my duties as an American soldier. My case comes under the provision of the United States War department, through which disabled soldiers are granted such vocational trainings as they may elect, that are suited to their several needs in civil life. Sir, this proviso of our Government is an impartial document, but it seems that you would limit it in its application. I elected a course in photography as my vocational training, this being a subject in which I am especially interested. I sought admission to your school that I might obtain this training. So far as I know, yours is the only institution of its kind in America. I understand that you are its founder as well as being its president. I wrote relative to my enrollment in your college. You replied in the following words, to-wit: "Effingham, Ill., "Dear Mr. Watkins: "Your valued favor of recent date received and we are pleased to hear from you and to learn that you have decided to take a course in our school. "Upon enrollment we will take pleasure in advancing you as rapidly as possible in high-grade photography. "We know, Mr. Watkins, that you will be delighted with the work as we teach it, as it is pleasant, interesting and highly profitable. "The demand for photography is enormous and a well conducted studio is a splendid paying investment. TOLEDO COLORED BANK HAS A PROSPEROUS YEAR Toledo, O.—The Star Building and Loan Association of Toledo, O., the only Negro banking institution in the whole state, had its installation of officers December 4. The officers for the ensuing year are: Marion E. Author, president; W. A. McCoglin, vice president; John L. Rochester, secretary; Giles L. Davis, treasurer, and Harrison Fisher, attorney. The board of directors included the above officers and in addition: Dr. B. F. Williams, Elvin B. Wanzo, Mrs. Ida Jones, Mr. Thomas Maddox, Mr. Charles Thomas, P. H. Wood, C. W. Headen, I. J. Greenhow, John Harter, and Albertus Brown. This institution is unique in that it is the only one of its kind in the state. It has an authorized capital stock of $100,000. It is the depository of fraternal and civic organizations in the city. It has money loaned on first mortgage security throughout the state. Its officers and directors are composed of Toledo's most prominent citizens and business men and women. Its shares of stock are worth $200 each, payment $1 a month. MANY WOUNDED NEGRO SOLDIERS REACH N. Y. The Celtic Arrives With 2,122 Soldiers Who Saw Active Service. New York.—Amid the sounding of sirens and other noisy salutation the big liner Celtic made her way up the harbor and docked shortly after 8 o'clock today with 2,122 troops from "over there." Most of the soldiers on the Celtic were Colored members of the 814th pioneer infantry. Among them were many hospital cases. The liner also brought a number of officers of white organizations. SOLDIER DECORATED Shelbyville, Ind., Dec. 31.—Corporal Albert Taylor, Colored, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Taylor of this city, has been decorated with the French Croix de Guerre for bravery in action. In a letter to his parents he tells of his being made a "noncom" and also of the decoration. He states that his regiment was doing its hardest fighting on the Toul sector when the armistice was signed. LIFTING. LIFT, TOO! Emmett Scott to Remain at His Post Emmett Scott to Remain at His Post Secretary Baker Points Out the Problems of Future Are as Numerous and Perplexing as Those of Actual Warfare—Efficient Special Assistant. Glowing Tribute of Helpfulness Paid by George Creel, Chairman of Committee on Public Information. By R. W. Thompson WASHINGTON, D. C.—The success that has attended the labors of Emmett J. Scott as special assistant to the secretary of war is one of the outstanding features of the participation of the Colored American in the war which is now approaching a triumphant close, with democracy well assured for many of the oppressed peoples of the world. Mr. Scott has just finished the first year of his very satisfactory administration of the great trust reposed in him as the official representative of the 12,000,000 Colored citizens of the republic. It is conceded upon all sides and by both races that the practical results achieved by Mr. Scott in his particular and trying field, and the intricate problems he has met and so intelligently mastered, amply justify the secretary of war's decision to create the office. Mr. Scott Urged to Remain at His Post All questions as to the tenure of Mr. Scott in his office as special assistant in the war department are effectively set at rest by a recent letter, written to Mr. Scott by the Hon. Newton D. Baker, secretary of war, who makes plain his appreciation of the fine services rendered by Mr. Scott during the months that he has been at his side as a helper in the solution of some of the knottiest problems that the war department has been called upon to face. In the communication referred to Secretary Baker expressed the hope that it will be possible for Mr. Scott to continue his work in the war department through the period of the demobilization of the troops. The secretary of war took the view that the problems ahead of us are just as numerous and perplexing as those that have been dealt with during the past year, and indicated that it would be most helpful to all concerned if he could have Mr. Scott's continued counsel and advice in connection with the important questions that are bound to arise in the adjustment of the issues of the future. Glowing Tribute Paid by Director of Committee on Public Information A further testimonial to the worth and far-reaching effect of the work that has been carried on by the special assistant comes from Mr. George Creel, chairman of the committee on public information, in conjunction with whom Mr. Scott has kept the country fully informed as to the activities of the Colored people in the countless agencies that have been engaged in the winning of the war. Mr. Creel's letter, which explains itself, is here given: THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC INFORMATION Washington, D. C., Nov. 27, 1918. Mr. Emmett J. Scott, Special Assistant to the Secretary of War. My Dear Mr. Scott: Before completing the work of the committee on public information, I wish to write you a very sincere letter of thanks for your very real contribution to the cause of national unity. As special assistant to the secretary of war, with specific duty to maintain the morale of the Colored population of the United States, you have discharged a delicate task with discretion, the very highest intelligence, and the very greatest devotion to your people and to your country. I can truthfully say that the committee on public information, in its fight for unity, has been helped immeasurably by you. It has become a pleasure to work with you, and I want to say a very sincere personal word of my deep appreciation. It must be a matter of pride to you to know that no portion of the population has been more loyal than the people of your race. Not the least of the strength of the war purpose of America has proceeded from the courage and devotion of the Colored people. Believe me, very sincerely, (Signed) GEORGE CREEL, Chairman. Smoke John Ruskin 5c Cigar. Biggest and Best.-Adv. ASSETS Loans on First Mortgages..... $ 9,842,989.71 Loans on Association Shares of Stock..... 119,499.75 Interest Due from Members..... 5,851.60 Real Estate Acq. through Foreclosure..... 20,638.04 Foreclosure Pending..... 9,271.66 Sundry Persons and Accounts..... 12,659.82 Furniture and Fixtures..... 2,822.23 Association Building..... 185,000.00 Warrants and Municipal Bonds..... $119,471.55 Liberty Bonds..... 362,400.00 Cash on Hand and in Banks..... 445,636.01 927,507.56 LIABILITIES..... $11,126,240.37 Running Stock and Dividends..... $10,018,580.52 Paid-up Stock and Dividends..... 688,794.77 Due on Account of Building Loans..... 48,462.78 Liberty Bond Payments..... 52,016.46 Reserve Fund..... $310,000.00 Undivided Earnings % % % 8,385.84 318,385.84 $11,126,240.37 Increase in Assets during past six months..... 609,845.15 Dividends earned for members during 1918..... 473,659.86 Dividends earned for members since organization..... 3,667,841.86 During 1918 we have made loans aggregating..... 997,940.78 If you plan to build or buy a home, or want a loan on improved real estate for any other purpose, it will pay you to investigate our monthly payment plan. NO COMMISSION—NO PREMIUMS—NO DELAY Savings accounts may be opened at any time with any sum from one dollar up. W. R. ADAIR, SECRETARY AND TREASURER. Office: Association Building, Northwest Corner, Dodge and 15th Sts. South Side Office: 4733 South 24th St. J. H. Kopietz, Agent. Troops not actively engaged in holding the front line trenches are called on when a great emergency arises. You should build up a reserve of dollars that you can call into service when emergencies arise such as sickness and death. We make it easy for you to acquire this reserve by giving you good service and by paying Six Per Cent Dividends Quarterly on your accounts. John F. Flack, President. R. A. McEachron, Vice President. George C. Flack, Treasurer. E. N. Bovell, Secretary. John T. Brownlee, Assistant, Secretary. Robert Dempster. Occidental Building & Loan Association 322 SOUTH EIGHTENNTH STREET. ```markdown ``` Here is the new long- waisted frock which Paris is featuring, charmingly combined with the new double flying panels. This displays the combi- nation of refinement, sim- plicity, and chic, which have made Pictorial Review Patterns justly famous. THE SPRING Fashion Book and February Patterns NOW ON SALE Dress 8153 25 cents PHILIP'S DEPARTMENT STORE 2 THE FRUIT OF DEMOCRACY By Dr. W. H. Lowry A few days hence will mark the convocation of the greatest peace council in the history of the world. Nations, labor organizations and religious organizations are preparing to send representative bodies of men to look after their interest in the summing up of the world's peace, and as usual the Negro race comes in as a separate unit to get some recognition. We desire our share of the fruit of democracy. The peace congress is to decide questions pertaining to international affairs. Whether the body FINANCIAL STATEMENT Omaha Loan & Bank DECEMBER ASSIGNMENT Loans on First Mortgages Loans on Association Shares of SIX Interest Due from Members Real Estate Acq. through Foreclosure Foreclosures Pending Sundry Persons and Accounts Furniture and Fixtures Association Building Warrants and Municipal Bonds Liberty Bonds Cash on Hand and in Banks LIABILITY Running Stock and Dividends Paid-up Stock and Dividends Due on Account of Building Loan Liberty Bond Payments Reserve Fund Undivided Earnings Increase in Assets during past six Dividends earned for members during Dividends earned for members since During 1918 we have made loans a If you plan to build or buy a real estate for any other purpose, monthly payment plan. NO COMMISSION—NO Savings accounts may be opened one day. W. R. ADAIR, SECRETARY Office: Association Building, North South Side Office: 4733 South 6% Dividends Payable The Reserve the A Troops not actively engaged in called on when a great emergent reserve of dollars that you can arise such as sickness and death. this reserve by giving you good Dividends Quarterly on your acco Assets Reserve Fund Dividends earned for members due OFFICERS AT John F. Flack, President. R. A. McEachron, Vice President George C. Flack, Treasurer E. N. Bovell, John T. Occidental Loan Ass 322 SOUTH EIGHT 6% Dividends Payable Here is the new waisted frock which is featuring, charm combined with the double flying panels. This displays the nation of refinement,plicity, and chic, which made Pictorial Review Patterns justly famous. THE SPRING Fashion Book and February Pattern NOW ON SALE PHILIP'S WE NEED MORE ROOM. of men we sent can bring sufficient pressure to bear upon the members of the peace conference to look into the internal affairs of this government is an open question and subject to much debate. But nothing beats a trial, but a trial. Should our representatives succeed in snatching a few trophies from the hands of democracy we should have a place prepared to store them when they are brought back in triumph. It is an evident fact that the major portion of our cause for complaint can be traced right back to our municipal government. Since this is true, let us begin to clean house at home STATEMENT OF THE Building Association NOBER 31, 1918 ASSETS $ 9,842,989.71 of Stock 119,499.75 declosure 20,638.04 9,271.66 12,659.82 2,822.23 185,000.00 BILITIES $11,126,240.37 $10,018,580.52 688,794.77 48,462.78 52,016.46 % % 8,385.84 318,385.84 six months 609,845.15 during 1918 473,659.86 service organization 3,667,841.86 ans aggregating 997,940.78 by a home, or want a loan on improved pose, it will pay you to investigate our NO PREMIUMS—NO DELAY dened at any time with any sum from dollar up. SECRETARY AND TREASURER. Northwest Corner, Dodge and 15th Sts. 24th St. J. H. Kopietz, Agent. Payable Quarterly 6% Reserves Saved Allies in holding the front line trenches are agency arises. You should build up a man call into service when emergencies th. We make it easy for you to acquire good service and by paying Six Per Cent accounts. $7,167,806.80 during 1918 $ 401,364.05 AND DIRECTORS President. Treasurer. Secretary. T. Brownlee, Assistant, Secretary. Robert Dempster. Real Building & Association RIGHTENNTH STREET. Payable Quarterly 6% long- th Paris ermingly the new s. combi- at, sim- which have AL new ns NG Book terns LE Dress 8153 25 cents S DEPARTMENT 4935-37-39 South 24th, South Side. The Fastest Growing Store in Omaha. "WATCH US GROW." while our brothers are visiting abroad. Let us make a study of the men who are in office. Mark the men whose eyes are poor and whose hearing is impaired and prepare to retire them. Ye Gods! If we could be taught to mass our votes in a little old primary, just ONCE, it would require a public receiving line upon general election day to introduce the new candidates to the voters. Colore Fig Warren are Grand L portant I Reaching CASE A The state must not be overlooked. County officials and state officials have their part to play. These units should be taken care of by committees, who are constantly on the lookout. A small subscription from each citizen would establish a bureau of information and place a man at the head of it with a salary that would teach him to appreciate his job. With each state well organized and the voters taught to exercise an educated ballot, God's kingdom will come, God's will will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Farmers, Urged by Food Administration, Provide Seven Extra Loaves of Bread for Every American. By adopting cleaner threshing methods and by literally combing harvest fields to gather grain formerly wasted, threshermen and farmers of the United States this year saved fully 16,000,000 bushels of wheat, estimated as equivalent to about seven one-pound loaves of bread for every person in the country. This result, accompanied by corresponding savings of barley oats, rye and other grains, is shown by reports from 33 grain states to the U.S. Food Administration. Other states although not prepared to furnish delicate figures of conservation in the grain fields, report greatly reduced harvest losses. This rural food saving achievement accomplished in scarcely six months time, was in direct response to requests by the Food Administration, which asked farmers and threshermen to reduce harvest losses from about $3\frac{1}{4}$ per cent—the estimated average in normal times—to the lowest possible minimum. Country grain threshing committees carried into every grain growing community the official recommendations for accomplishing the results desired. In numerous instances drivers of racks with leaky bottoms were sent from the fields to repair their equipment and frequently bad order threshing machines were stopped until the cause of waste was removed. But in proportion to the number of persons engaged in gathering the nation's grain crop, cases of compulsion were comparatively rare. The Food Administration freely attributes the success of the grain threshing campaign to patriotic service by farmers, threshermen and their crews. Incidentally grain growers of the United States are many millions of dollars "in pocket" as a result of the grain saved. NO ONE SUFFERED HERE. The marvel of our voluntary food-saving, now that we are "getting results," is that no one ever actually suffered any hardship from it; that we all are better in health and spirit and better satisfied with ourselves because of our friendly self-denial. Food control in America held the price of breadstuffs steady, prevented vicious speculation and extortion and preserved tranquility at home. In no other nation is there so willing a sense of voluntary self-sacrifice as in America—that was shown in the abstinence from wheat. The Year-End Clearing Sale Is On WOMEN'S WARM WINTER COATS Hundreds of coats to select from. Every one a new, this season's style. Values are remarkable. Choice on two lots: LOT NO. 1 Fine Silk Plush Coats, plain and with large fur collars, worth up to $49.00, your choice at this clearing sale. $29.99 LOT NO. 2 Women's and Misses' Imperial Plush and Fine All Wool Cloth Coats, values up to $30.00, your choice at this clear- ing sale. $15.99 WOMEN'S AND MISSES' SERGE DRESSES All the better Dresses we carry in stock we have grouped and placed them in one lot; every dress is new, right up to the minute style. They are Street Dresses, Party Dresses and Wedding Dresses. Prices up to $35.00. The year-end clearing sale price is..... $15.99 NT STORE THE GOV- ERNMENT SAYS DO NOT BUILD --- Colored Attorneys Fight Unique Case Warren and Watkins Employed by Grand Lodge of Orangemen in Important Legal Battle Involving Far-Reaching Issues. Order Composed Chiefly of Irishmen, Scotchmen and Englishmen—Membership in United States Confined to White People—Canada Has a Few Colored Members. DETROIT, MICH.—Francis H. Warren and S. A. T. Watkins of Chicago have been fighting a three weeks legal battle in the Wayne circuit court against James S. Parker of Flint, Mich., and Frank H. Watson of Detroit, former U. S. district attorney, in the case of the Loyal Orange Institution vs. the Loyal Orange Institution. The Loyal Orange Institution is a Protestant Secret Order that followed the success at arms of King William III, a Prince of Orange, at the Battle of the Boyne in Ireland, in the year of 1690. The order was instituted in the United States in 1869, and the present supreme grand lodge is claimed by the plaintiffs, who are represented by Francis H. Warren as attorney and S. A. T. Watkins as counsel, to have been organized in its present form in 1880 at Jersey City, N. J. From 1912 to 1914, a split arose in the Order in the State of Pennsylvania caused by the enforcement of the law forbidding the sale of intoxicating liquor at parks or places where public demonstrations of the Order were held. The division resulted in the organization of an independent Supreme Grand Lodge at Niagara Falls in 1914, and since then there have been some fifteen or twenty law suits instituted in the various parts of the country from Maine to California, as a result of these two Supreme Grand Lodges, each claiming to be the right representatives of the Loyal Orange Institution in the United States, but none of them determining all of the issues that have arisen between the respective Supreme Grand Lodges. On last July 4th, Francis H. Warren received a retainer to draft a bill of peace that would settle the difficulties between these two rival Supreme Grand Lodges of the Loyal Orange Institution of the United States, and this is the action now being tried in the Wayne Circuit Court which has been in progress for the past two weeks. The case is said to be the most important law suit ever entrusted to Colored attorneys anywhere in the world, as it involves all the interests of the respective parties throughout the United States. S. A. T. Watkins is assistant district attorney at Chicago. Supreme Attorney for the Knights of Pythias and has a wide experience in fraternal law. The Loyal Orange Institution is composed chiefly of Irishmen, Scotchmen and Englishmen. In Canada there are a few Colored men and a large number of Indian adherents to the Order; in the United States all members of this order are white, as are the attorneys opposing Messrs. Warren and Watkins. NO SEALS SOLD THIS YEAR. The customary sale of Red Cross Christmas seals will not be held this year. It seemed best to both the American Red Cross and the National Tuberculosis Association to unite in the Red Cross Christmas Roll Call to reduce the number of appeals to the public for contributions. There will be no lessening of activities by the National Tuberculosis Association through this arrangement, as the Red Cross War Council has appropriated $2,500,000 for anti-tuberculosis work in 1919 in lieu of the money that ordinarily would be raised by a Christmas Seal Campaign. However, every person joining the Red Cross during the Red Cross Christmas Roll Call will be awarded ten seals to be used as heretofore. THE RED CROSS GORDON. An American Red Cross worker who was among those volunteering to help in the hospitals and at the station where the hospital trains arrived, overheard some of the wounded talking about the American Red Cross. "Gee! We'd a starved if it hadn't been for the Red Cross!" said one boy, and then, laughing at his own exaggeration, he went on to explain the circumstances under which the Red Cross representative with his division had done some timely service. The Germans, of course, were to blame, for they retreated so rapidly that it was practically impossible for the supplies to keep up with the pursuing Americans. "We cleaned up seven kilometers in less than two hours," another reclining figure explained, "and they were still going when I was knocked out. For three days I had had nothing to eat but hard tack, and for some days before the food had been monotonous—to put it mildly. So you can imagine what it meant to us boys to have the Red Cross Gordon come up with a supply of chocolate, canned peaches and other good things. It was a life-saver." We, the husband and relatives of Mrs. Birdie Scott, wish to tender our sincere thanks to the many friends and to the No. 12 and Western Jewel Council of the Sons and Daughters of Jerusalem, for their sympathy and Call and i Janu White Thomas Kilp Thompson, Fall and inspect our January White Sale Thomas Kilpatrick & npson, Belden & Call and inspect our January White Sale Thomas Kilpatrick & Co. 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The Jones Poro Culture College Positively Grows the Hair FORMULATED 1900 "PORO" HAIR GROWER MADE ONLY BY Mrs Amberly Thompson Malone ST LOUIS MISSOURI FOR DANDRUFF, FALLING HAIR, ITCHING SCALP; GIVING LIFE, BEAUTY, COLOR AND ABUNDANT GROWTH THIS STYLE OF BON ADAPTED FOR WET TWAT 2 OZ. PRICE 50 CENTS Try our scientific method of treating the scalp. We positively grow hair or money refunded. Electric massage for scalp and face. System taught. Sterilized equipment. Steam heated booths. All work private. MRS. ANNA EVANS JONES 1516 North 24th St. Webster 5450 Harney 5100 Friedman Bros. Shoe Repairing Shop The place to buy new shoes. Supply depot for everything for foot comfort. 211 So. 14th St. Omaha Hill-Williams Drug Co. PURE DRUGS AND TOILET ARTICLES Free Delivery Tyler 160 2402-Cuming St. The Business World Business Enterprises Conducted by Colored People—Help Them to Grow by Your Patronage. DR. CRAIG MORRIS DENTIST 2407 Lake St. Phone Web. 4024 PATTON HOTEL AND CAFE N. A. Patton, Proprietor 1014-1016-1018 South 11th St. Telephone Douglas 4445 62 MODERN AND NEATLY FURNISHED ROOMS Automobile and Open Horse Drawn Hearses Day and Night JONES & CHILES FUNERAL HOME Lady Attendant Calls answered promptly anywhere Web. 1100 and Web. 204 Licensed Embalmer. C. S. JOHNSON 18th and Izard Tel. Douglas 1702 ALL KINDS OF COAL and COKE at POPULAR PRICES. Best for the Money Res. Colfax 3831. Douglas 7150 AMOS P. SCRUGGS Attorney-at-Law 13th and Farnam GRANGER-PEARSON WEDDING The home of Mr. and Mrs. A. Hill, 2617 N street, was the scene of a very pretty, but simple wedding, Christmas day at 8:30 p. m. The bride, Mrs. Rebecca Virginia Pearson, was joined in marriage to Mr. Robert Granger by Rev. Thomas Taggart. The two parlors were decorated in handsome holiday hangings and the couple stood beneath an arch of red and green holly. The bride was gowned in white satin and carried a large bouquet of white rose buds. Mrs. Hill was matron of honor and Mr. Hill acted as best man. HOW SUBSCRIBERS LIKE THE MONITOR Broken Bow, Neb., Dec. 28, 1918. The Monitor, Omaha, Neb. Gentlemen: I was reading one of your papers given me by Dr. J. Paterson of Grand Island, and finding it such a valuable journal concerning our people, I wish to subscribe for it. Enclosed find two dollars for a year's subscription. We, the employees of the Alamo Barber Shop, wish to express our heartfelt appreciation for the Christmas remembrances received from our employers and hope that our appreciation may be fully expressed in our future untiring efforts to keep their service up to the highest standard possible. THE N. A. A. C. P. HOLDS WEEKLY FORUM The weekly forum of the N. A. A. C. P. was held at St. John's A. M. E. Church last Sunday afternoon at 4 o'clock and had an interesting session. An animated discussion on "Migration to Africa" occupied the afternoon. The concensus of opinion as brought out in the argument was that the United States is the place for the American Negro to stay and fight for his rights. The Association will meet next Sunday as usual hour. ST. JOHN'S A. M. E. CHURCH NEWS The Xmas services at 5:30 a. m. were very beautiful and long to be remembered. The white robed choir descended from the belfry stairs into the lightless auditorium with twinkling candles and marched into the choir stand followed by all the officers of the church who occupied front pews. The candle lights were then extinguished and the auditorium lights were turned aglow. After the very appropriate song services the pastor with all dignity and solemnity took his stand from whence rang eloquence proclaiming the sacredness and holiness of the advent of Christ. After the sermon the audience out of gracious and volunteer hearts gave the pastor as an Xmas offering $114,-80, of which he was very grateful, and determining to do more in the future than in the past. The acting president of the Christian Endeavor, Mrs. McClure, desires that all members please be present on Sunday evening at 7:30 sharp. Mrs. Robertson left Saturday for Kansas City, where she will visit relatives and friends. Mrs. Ed Buford also left for Kansas City last week en route. She will vittit relatives in St. Joseph. The Sunday School campaign for new members will close Sunday. The "Blues" are still ahead. The Sunday School Xmas program by words and actions of the splendid audience was a culminating success. The door proceeds so far are $40.20. Permit me to thank the members, friends and participants who helped to make such success. Sincerely and best wishes for a Happy New Year. I wish to extend a word of thanks to the many Christian friends who were so nice to me druing my illness. I will try to show by word and deed my appreciation. Mrs. H. A. Sherwood. 2856 Grant Street. Sunday School, 9 a. m.; Morning Service, 11 a. m.; B. Y. P. U., 5:30 p. m.; Evening Service, 8 p. m. Sermon, "The End of Time." Mr. Robert E. Lee, of 2517 Chicago St., is on the sick list. The Mission Circle meet Thursday afternoon with Mrs. B. F. Lee, 33d and U Sts. Lewis Riddles, who was injured by an automobile, is improving. Mrs. Melvina Bailey is still confined to her home. Events and Persons Events and Persons Mrs. Rebecca Corpue of Chicago and Mrs. Mayme Burns of Denver, Colo., are visiting their sister, Mrs. Ed Patton, on Patrick avenue. Mrs. Corpue expects to join her husband in Canada after a few weeks in the city. Henry Williams of 2415 Erskine street left Sunday for Texarkana, Tex., to visit his brother. He hopes to spend the winter at Hot Springs. R. C. Price, the well known proprietor of the Alamo, took a party of twenty of his child patrons to the theater Thursday night to see the Smarter Set. The little folk report a glorious time. Wanted—Middle aged woman for general housework. No washing or ironing. Mrs. John Latenser, 3217 Poppleton avenue. Harney 1631. A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Black, December 26th, at the Swedish Mission Hospital. Mrs. Sarah Gaston and Mrs. Pearl Johnson of Tulsa, Oklahoma, are the guests of Mrs. Nancy Wade, 2901 Farnam street. Let us make the world safe and opportunities better for our posterity by patronizing our own business enterprises: Business with us means a better opportunity for some boy or some girl of our race. Williamson for prescriptions; Williamson for drugs. That's a good combination. 2306 N. 24th. Tel. Webster 4443,—Adv. Mr. P. W. White has returned from a pleasant trip to Kansas City where he spent the holidays. Mr. A. Harbin, who has been ill for two weeks, is much improved. A meeting of interested citizens is called for 2 o'clock next Wednesday afternoon at the Board of Public Welfare rooms in the interest of a Day Nurseery and Social Settlement on the South Side. For moving, expressing and hauling call Douglas 7952. Penn and Sibley.—Adv. Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Peoples were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Mortimer at a three course breakfast Christmas morning. Covers were laid for five. C. H. Mortimer spent New Year's in St. Joseph, Mo. You will help the ladies of the Art club to publish their cook book by coming to a candy pulling and spelling bee at Mt. Moriah Baptist church, January 14, 1919. Admission 10 cents. Mr. and Mrs. Poindexter, of Buxton, Iowa, entertained a few friends and relatives at dinner on Christmas day at their residence, 44th and Dodge streets. Covers were laid for fourteen. The table was beautifully decorated and each guest received a present from a magnificent Xmas tree. Mrs. Kate Wallace of Kansas City is the guest of Mrs. Austin Dickerson driving the holidays. Why not take a course in conversational French with R. L. Desdunes, 2215 North Twenty-fifth street? Phone Webster 3300.-Adv. Miss Lillian Richards of New Orleans, La., is visiting her sister, Mrs. Charlotte Nelson, of South Omaha during the holidays. Subscribers are asked to please bring in their subscriptions to The Monitor office, 304 Crounse block. Mrs. Clara Chiles has returned home from Colorado Springs where she has been caring for her sister, Miss Gladys Jordan, who has been ill for some time, but is now improving. Mr. and Mrs. Austin Dickerson entertained at a six course dinner Xmas day in honor of Mrs. Ruth Wilson of Holton, Kansas. For Rent—Unfurnished room for light housekeeping. Hutten Flats, 1107 North 19th street. Webster 2177. Mrs. T. L. Hawthorne. Miss Helen Edwards of Lawrence, Kas, is visiting at the home of Mrs. H. A. Anderson, 2914 Lake street. Miss Wilma Woods, one of Omaha's popular young ladies, who left for California a few months ago, was happily wedded to Mr. A. Thompson of San Diego on December 13. The Rev, Guy Read the marriage lines. The young couple will make their future home in San Diego. MANAGERS OF SMARTER SET ENTERTAIN COMPANY The Smarter Set company was entertained Christmas night after the performance by a banquet at the Patton Hotel. Messrs Whitney and Tutt were the hosts and a delightful evening was spent until the "wee sma" hours" of the morning. A few intimate Omaha friends of Messrs. Whitney and Tutt were also guests. Speeches and musie followed the collation. INQUIRY? If Adam McKay, who formerly lived at 314 R. R. avenue, South Side, Omaha, will call at welfare office in City hall, he will learn of something to his interest. Any friend knowing his address will confer a favor by notifying welfare board. THE MONITOR weeks revival will be held and a soul stirring sermon preached every night at 7:30. The funeral services of Mrs. Birdie Scott were held Sunday afternoon. Rev. T. A. Taggart and Rev. Bradford officiated. Mrs. Belle Henderson has returned from Bonner Springs, Kansas, where she was called by the death of her sister. America's Pledge of Food Gave Heart to the Allies In Their Darkest Hour Whatever is necessary America will send. That was America's pledge to the interallied food council. And because the American food army had hitherto made good they took heart and went forward. Farm enterprise and much soft corn increased pork supplies, food conservation increased exports—total shipments doubled. FAITH JUSTIFIED BY EVENTS. F. and A. A., York Rite, St. Luke's Lodge, No. 14, will meet the first and third Monday nights in the Knights of Church street, and the North and Chase streets. All members take notice. William Bridges, W. M.; J. E. Johnson, secretary; H. C. Watt, treasurer. Gate City Lodge, No. 6674, G. U. O. of O. F., meets the first and third Monday of each month at Petersen's hall, Twelfth and Burdette streets. W. H. Payne, N. G. J., P. S. 4912 South Twenty-sixth street. South 4459. Keystone Lodge, No. 4, K. of P., Omaha. Neb. Meetings first and third Thursdays of each month at Hizzard, C. C.; J. Glover, K. of R. and S. Weeping Willow Lodge, No. 9596, G. U. O., meets second and fourth Thursdays of each month at Hizzard, C. C.; J. Glover, K. of R. and S. R. S. Gaskins, N. G.; T. H. Gaskins, P. S. International Order, No. 631, Colored Engineers and Portable Holsting Engineen- meets at 2225½ Lake street first and third Wednesdays in each month. W. H. Ransom, president; J. H. Heasley, cor- responding secretary; L. S. Bush, treasurer. Faithful Lodge, No. 250, U. B. F., meets second and fourth Fridays in each month at Rescue hall. Visiting brethren welcome. Earl Jones, W. M.; James Tubbs, W. S. Lodge rooms at Twenty-fourth and Charles streets vacant two nights each week. Persons wanting to rent same call Allen Jones, rental agent, Webster 1100. PROBATE NOTICE In the Matter of the Estate of Bell R. Buford, Decased Burford, Deceased. Notice is hereby given: That the creditors of the deceased will meet the administrator of said estate, before me, County Judge of Douglas County, Nebraska, at the County Court Room, in said county, on the 19th day of February, 1919, and on the 19th day of April, 1919, at 9 o'clock A. M., each day, for the purpose of presenting their claims for examination, adjustment and allowances to present their claims for petitions to present their claims, from the 18th day of January, 1919. BRYCE CRAWFORD, 26-12-46-16-19 County Judge. THE CAPITOL SHOE REPAIRING We do the Best Repairing at Reasonable Prices. All Work Guaranteed. I. BROOK, Prop. Phone Web. 4592. 1408 N. 24th St. Headquarters for HOG CHITTERINGS AND BEEF TRIPE Fresh Every Day. Will Be Delivered Free, Already Clean Joseph Vomacka Casings Co. 27th and M Streets. Phone S. 2469 or 2534. --- WM. ROAN. GREETINGS MATTIE CHILDS, ADDIE CALDWELL, R. D. JACKSON, C. B. MAYO, GEORGE ROSS. CORINNE THOMAS. BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH Rev. T. A. Taggart, Pastor. Beginning New Year's night a two Patriot's Plenty Buy less - Serve less Eat only 3 meals a day Waste nothing Your guests will cheerfully share simple fare Be Proud to be a food saver I do not believe that drastic force need be applied to maintain economic distribution and sane use of supplies by the great majority of American people, and I have learned a deep and abiding faith in the intelligence of the average American business man, whose aid we anticipate and depend on to remedy the evils developed by the war.—Herbert Hoover, August 10, 1917. LODGE DIRECTORY PROBATE NOTICE For Rent 7 room—4220 No. 33rd St. 6 room—1713 Nichols St. Western Real Estate Co. 413-414 Karbach Block Douglas 3607 H. DOLGOFF FURNITURE AND HARDWARE STOVES, RUGS, LINOLEUM Better Goods for Less Money. Credit if You Wish. OPEN EVENINGS 1839-47 N. 24th St. Phones—Webster 1607; Webster 4825 1916 CUMING STREET Comfortable Rooms----Reasonable Rates D. G. Russell, Proprietor ER'S AD IN OUR PAPER? IF SO MADE AND WILL APPRECIATE IT REMEMBER THAT IS YOUR DEALER'S AD IN OUR PAPER? HE WANTS YOUR TRADE AND WILL APPRECIATE IT ALWAYS REMEMBER THAT --- GEORGE MILLER, Embalmer Day Phone, Red 3203. Night, Call Douglas 3718 WARDEN HOTEL STEAM HEATED ROOMS—HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER—BATHS By Day for One. 50c, 75c, $1.00 By Day for Two. $1.00, $1.25, $1.50 By Week. $2.00 to $4.50 BILLIARD PARLOR IN CONNECTION FOR GENTLEMEN WHO CARE EASY WALKING DISTANCE TO HEART OF CITY Douglas 6332. Charles H. Warden, Proprietor. BUY THRIFT STAMPS GROVE METHODIST CHURCH 22nd and Seward Sts., Omaha, Neb. 3 A Church Where All Are Welcome Services Sunday School, 10 a. m. Preaching, 11 a. m., 8 p. m. League, 6:30 p. m. Florence P. Leavitt Club, Monday afternoon. Prayer Meeting, Wednesday Evening. W. H. M. S. Thursday Afternoon Ladies' Aid, Friday Afternoon. GRIFFIN G. LOGAN. Res. 1628 M. 22nd. Web. 5003 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. BETWEEN nations and provinces and tribes of Africa one word is passing with a new note—a note that is being heard all over the world. That word is Unity! It is no new word for us, rather it is an old, old word that we have heard a thousand times and a thousand times passed unheeded. And strange, too, we all know that real unity is the one word that means salvation for the race here and everywhere, yet discord is ever the order of our going. What is the real cause of this negligence? Is it that every man wants to be the leader? Is it because every man wants unity only for his own selfish ends? Is it because every man thinks his own brand of unity the only specific and that if it is not adopted by all the race is doomed? Or is it some inborn trait ingrained by teaching and circumstance for the purpose of keeping us forever apart and weak and helpless? Unity is the word and it is the word for every man and woman of the black race, whether here or in the uttermost regions of the earth. Today it is our mother, Africa, that is calling to her children, even across the space of the world; and across the space of the world he who knows should be ready to answer, obedient to her summons. For us those memories of our ancestral home have faded away, faded away because of the sweep of century waves, of dimming distances and pale forgetfulness. But blood should always remember. One touch and centuries melt, distance withers and forgetfulness remembers. We are all African again, and across the land and seas we catch the sound of a voice we once knew and loved in some long, dim past, and we rise on our tip-toes to answer back across the space of the world: "We will heed your cry, mother! Unity! TAKE A TUMBLE In another column of The Monitor our readers will find an article relative to the change of the name of a popular "Blues," put out by a well known eastern firm. One of the most significant phases of the kindly letter is that in which the writer makes the statement that the word "nigger" is used more frequently among the Colored people themselves than among the whites. The point is well taken and one which every man and woman and child of the race should consider. Let a white person use the term "nigger" in the presence of a Negro and the latter swells up like a toy balloon and dons his fighting spirit instanto; yet this same Negro will walk but a short distance and use the term a dozen times among a crowd of his own people and never think of it in anyway, unless as a humorous and felicitous touch to his conversation. Nor is he always particular to use it only among his own. There are Negroes who use the term "nigger" and "darky" anywhere and at anytime and before anybody. It should be stopped and the more quickly it is stopped, the better it will be. We are glad that the publishing firm was broad minded enough to sense the unintended insult and change the title of the composition, and we thank them for bringing to the attention of the Negro a fault which is rather widespread and which should be remedied. A NEWSPAPER FOR OUR BOYS AND GIRLS IN that world-famous book, Ben Hur, there is a chapter containing a very touching and a very thoughtful theme. The little Roman boy, Marcus Messala, is telling the little Jewish boy, Ben Hur, about the glory of Rome and the Romans and asks him if he can say anything for the Jews. Ben Hur is nonplussed, but he goes to his mother and kneels beside her and asks if his people have ever done anything great in the world. The mother then unfolds the story of Israel and, after a most beautiful narration, she concludes by saying that Rome only surpasses Israel in deeds of blood. Suppose your child should come tonight and tell you that he has been taunted about his race, can you unfold the story of the black man and paint in vivid word pictures the glory that belongs to him? Can you go back to the misty morning of history and call from the past, living, breath- 4 "UNITY!" ing, sentient things that shall make your child proud that he or she bears the "shadow'd livery of the burnished sun?" Let us hope that you are, but if you are not, Mr. Anselmo R. Jackson of 54 West 140th street, New York, has begun the publication of a newspaper for our boys and girls. It is a paper that shall give our children a new viewpoint and overcome the depressing effects of the American system of education. It is eminently something worth while and we hope that every Monitor reader who has a child will at once subscribe for this paper and bring into that child's life a new horizon of beauty, hope and ideals. The Price is only $1.00 per year and worth a thousand times more than its costs. Suscribe! GROWTH OF PUBLIC OPINION (Editorial from Gold Coast Leader Cape Coast. Sept. 7-14. 1918.) THROUGHOUT West Africa will be observed by the careful student of affairs a steady growth of public opinion, healthy, enlightened and fearless, which augurs well for the future of Imperial British West Africa. The criticism in most cases is constructive and aims directly at correcting abuses and the redressing of wrongs. Such criticism is not confined to the acts of government, for public persons, bodies and institutions are unspared and come in duly for comment where such comment is called for and deserved. It is certainly a mark of progress. It is an advance upon the patriarchal times when the full grown man would crouch behind the stool of the paterfamilias and never venture an opinion on affairs, however well informed he might be. It does not mean that respect for the aged and for experience is dying out. It only means that no matter by whom, or from what source, an opinion is expressed, it is being more and more felt that it is the right of developed intelligence to examine and scrutinize that which is presented and honestly aid fairly to point out the flaws in the argument. And leadership is on its trial. The time is past, it would seem, when any posing as such may expect to have their quack preparations swallowed down wholesale by a believing crowd without let or question. Premises are being ruthlessly examined to arrive at a judgment whether the conclusions propounded are justified. All this is to the good. Herein is hope for the future of Imperial West Africa. It is quite possible that this ferment of opinion, this upward rise in popular sentiment, may lead to divisions, conflicts and searching of hearts. But whenever and however these may happen, there should be no cause for dismay, for they are the marks of an upward tendency. The leaders themselves, if of the right sort, must thank God that at last there has arisen among the people this hunger, this seeking for truth, and prepare themselves in truth to fight the battles of truth. Henceforth in the history of mankind that and only that will count. All shams are doomed; all hypocrisy, all subterfuges and everything and anything that worketh and maketh a lie must perish as mist before the noon-day sun. All this may be prophetic, but certainly not a dream. For we live in strenuous days, and the judgments of the Higher Powers are swift and sure. Therefore must all be circumspect—both the server and the served in the service of man. The growth in influence and power of such papers as the Nigerian Times, the Lagos Standard, the Lagos Weekly Record, the Sierra Leone Weekly News and the recently established Gold Coast Independent is also to the good. West African journalists work under peculiarly difficult circumstances. They have nurtured a delicate plant to a growth that is nearing maturity in much anxiety and anguish of soul. They have had to train themselves to a due sense of proportion consonant with a due sense of responsibility and duty in an environment in which their constituents and themselves have no real or effective political voice. They have eked out a precarious existence, not knowing what evil a day may bring forth. They have run risks; they have encountered storms; they have mastered defeat. And today they stand as the only effective protection to their people in the ventilation of grievances and the redress of wrongs. That this growth has taken a comparatively short time to mature is another evidence of ra- THE MONITOR cial capacity and the intellectual virility of West Africans. We have thus by successive stages arrived at a period in our national existence that we must think less of persons, factions and cliques than we do of causes, national aims and the uplift of the people. At this time of our national career he who thinks of his own personal advancement, his petty ambition, in approaching public questions cannot be a safe guide, and must sooner or later find himself overwhelmed by a wave of popular anger and distrust. A great statesman has said that it is possible to fool the whole or some of the people for some time, but that it is not possible to fool ALL the people the WHOLE time. That is very true; and God help such when the populace to realize that the whole time they were being gulled. It comes with rising intelligence. The day may be afar off. But that it will come sooner or later is sure and certain. And herein lies the public safety. On the whole the future of West Africa is full of promise. Her educated sons have proved that in the hour of national need they will be ready. It is the common conflagration that usually brings all hands together and forms an indissoluble link for the time being. No matter if it spends its force when the task is done. The allies have come together to defend a great, a common cause. The least intelligent must perceive that apart from the common cause there may be divergent interests. Does that circumstance make the present combination less the most stupendous in history? Of course not. Similarly must there be a West African alliance to serve common West African needs. The future is big with promise, as we have said; but whether it develops into a full grown being, or results in a stillborn, will depend upon the quality and the patriotism with which prominent West Africans approach the public questions of the day. WE ran across the following beautiful poem some time ago, which we published in The Monitor. A request has been made for the republication, which it gives us pleasure to grant. Its teaching is plain and voices a truth to which we believe men everywhere will readily subscribe. We believe that could men everywhere realize the true meaning and comprehensiveness of the words "Our Father," which frequently rest upon their lips, there would be no room for racial or inter-racial strife and discord. "Vater Unser and "Notre Pere" are the German and French forms respectively of "Our Father.' The meaning of the closing lines of the poem is: "For truly," said Jean, "I cannot see how men can longer go to war. When each understands that Vater Unser is the same as Notre Pere." But here is the poem. Read it: They were ordinary soldiers, just common Jean and Hans, One from the valley of the Rhine and one from fair Provence. They were simple hearted fellows—every night each said his prayer: The one prayed Vater Unser and the other Notre Pere. Then they met beyond the trenches and they ran each other through— Just the ordinary kind of work the soldier has to do. As they lay there close together on the still October air Hans was gasping "Vater Unser" and Jean whispered "Notre Pere." III. So they went to find the Father. He will understand, thought Hans, For he knows and loves the Rhineland. But Jean thought of fair Provence. And St. Michael came to meet them, and he smiled to see them stare When he told them Vater Unser was the same as Notre Pere. IV. So they went together and stood before the throne, And prayed to Go to make good speed and send St. Michael down. “Mais oui,” said Jean, “je crois qu'on n'aura plus de cette guerre Quand on saure que Vater Unser set le meme que Notre Pere.” —Charles Alexander Richmond, in The Outlook. AN AFRICAN ACROSTIC The following acrostic was chosen from an African journal which has come to our office. It is very good: Think Honestly Independently Nobly Kindly. Subscribe for The Monitor. "OUR FATHER!" Subscribe for The Monitor. Obvious Observations OBVIOUS OBSERATIONS THERE wasn't a thing slow about Santa Claus around the region of this shack. Hope you say the same thing when we pass by. If the newspapers don't get this "League of Nations" dope out of the columns soon, we'll be up before the sanity board letting them tap our craniums with a mallet in order to locate the soft spots. This week begins The Monitor drag net for a bumper subscription list. Everybody jump in and help pump up the tires. The magneto bears such a regulation to the carburetor that we have all decided to shoot The Monitor off the press Wednesday so that all our southern friends can sit around Saturday and read all about what the earth is doing on the job. Isn't that lovely of us? "How long will peace last?" Shut up, brother; don't start any arguing around here. We are pacifists now, but we are scared to say so until its healthy. Have you read this month's Crusader? Wow! Brother Briggs speaks right out in church and has all the members rubber-necking. From the Colored papers it looks as though there are going to be so many Cullud delegates hanging around the doors of the Peace Conference, that French folks will think its a piece of Darkest Africa. One thing is a cinch! We were able to walk in a straight line all day long Christmas without wobbling. Were you? One of The Monitor staff slipped on the ice the other day and came down to the office and told us about a whole lot of stars that the astronomers have never discovered. Thanking you kindly for your rapt attention, we will now sit down and read over our list of resolutions and see how many we have smashed. SKITS OF SOLOMON THREE weeks ago old Sol sent out a search warrant for an old guy named Winter; with a more or less profuse description of what he looked like. We have found him, or rather he has found us. He landed recently with both feet plump on the ground and brought the mercury in the thermometer down with him. Now we wish we hadn't sent out the search warrant. The rapid bust development of our coal bill and the Sherlockian faculties of the north wind, have given us a different point of optical perspective. Today we are wishing for a balmy breath from the Florida orange groves or a sight of the palms around southern California. As Old Ptah Hotep, the Egyptian soap box gas bag, said some 5,000 years ago, "We human hunks of liver never were satisfied with nothing no-time." Old Hotep would be surprised if his mummy case smashed open and he should wake up and find that we haven't changed a bit since his day. But that's us, all over. We are always whooping and hollowing about the Millenium, but we aren't doing a drat blessed thing to set the date for its arrival. We're just a big chunk of collected animated cheese headed for everywhere and nowhere expecting to get there on the heydey schedule. And yet, again, as Emerson said, when he finished a whole mince pie just before climbing into the hay, "If we did things anyways different, we wouldn't be human." That sums the whole thing up lovely and our ready acceptance of both points of view shows that we don't believe in sticking up a quarantine sign over any man's opinions (Ladies, too. Excuse us for overlooking the feminine population.) We started out to talk about winter and forgot our subject. We will say something more about it next year. SOLDIERS MAY RECALL LIBERTY BOND PAYMENTS Washington, Jan. 1.—Discharged soldiers, who do not wish to continue payment on Liberty bond subscriptions made through the army organization will have pyaments already made returned and the subscription will be cancelled. Army officers said today that although this arrangement had been made they did not expect any great number of subscriptions to be nullified in this way. VERIFY GERMAN PROPAGANDA Washington, Jan. 1.—Describing unsuccessful efforts of German propagandists among American Negroes to the senate investigating committee today, Captain Lester, of the army, intelligence service said word was passed among Negro recruits to the army that if Germany won and occupied the United States a portion of the country would be turned over to them exclusively. Winter THE CHILDREN OF THE SUN H·L·W· $100.00 What is the meaning of this beautiful insignia and why has it been adopted by the Hamitic League of the World? June 1, 1919, we will pay $100.00 to man, woman or child, who sends in the correct story. You will find a hint in the League's GREAT WORK: The Children of the Sun .... The Children of the Sun .... The book that is waking up America and establishing the Negro as the greatest race of all human history. Send 25 cents (no stamps) for a copy of this wonderful study in historical research and become a member of the greatest educational organization ever founded for the uplift of the African races throughout the world. Then study the insignia and send in your story. THE HAMITIC LEAGUE OF THE WORLD 933 North 27th Street. Omaha, Neb. Watch Daily Papers Annual January S urniture, Rugs Draperies is or ATTEND EARLY Orchard & Wilhelm THE CRUSADER The Greater Negro Magazine. Winning a welcome everywhere. You must have it. A Monthly. One Dollar a Year. THE CRUSADER 2299 Seventh Avenue, - - - - New York City THE MONITOR “ONE PLUS ONE” A Short Story by a Nafive African EIST IRATE HEROIN DRENDEN NY an ANNA ushered the young . fellow into the pretty room, with, ‘its pale green walls, artistic pictures, ‘well-lined book cases, and general air ‘of taste and refinement, | The lady sat by the window. There was a delicious comeliness about her bonny face, with its velvety sable skin, its regular ivory teeth, and the magnetic flash of two lovely shoe- black eyes. _ Today, she appeared _ particularly ‘attractive—at any rate—in the young doctor's eyes, for she had discarded her usual flippant Parisian attire, for an up-to-date modified native cos- tume, carried out in lovely shades of heliotrope, ranging in hue, from the tender clematis, to the rich deep pur- ple pansy; her only ornament a long chain of irridescent beads of the same |coloring encircling her graceful neck. She rose to greet him, extended a sen, limp hand, and then resumed her intricate crotchet work, practical- |ly ignoring his presence altogether. “Hang that crotchet,” he remarked | strongly. She frowned at him severely. “How | rude of you!” ‘ | “I beg your pardon; but would you |mind devoting a little attention to me?” he asked humbly. For answer, she flung the ball of cotton to the fartherest corner of the room, and then, bubbling over with laughter watched him, in his mad canter after it, as it wound itself round the legs of chairs, and round his own leg in turn, He extricated himself at length, and | then hot and ruffled handed it to her. | “Is this the way you propose treat- jing our sex?” he inquired. | “Yes, In our country, the men have |to learn to get down on all fours to | ladies!” | “I suppose you mean—to your | sex?” | “No I don't; I mean to ladies. ‘The other women have a ripping time, but out here, generally speaking the la- dies seem to go to the wall!” “So you don’t intend to get mar- ried?” “Certainly not. You see—now, I know what Iam! A young woman— motherless it is true—but well cared for, with Mammy Anna to worship me, a loving father to adore me; with congenial companionship; with food, raiment and lodging of the best. What more could I wish? | “But as a married woman, why— I have not the slightest idea, what T should be!” | “You would be—eh—eh my wife for instance!” he ventured boldly. She flashed out some superb dan- ger signals, which ought to have an- nihilated him—but didn’t, “We Africans,” she continued, ab- |sorbed in her work, “do not seem either to value or to understand mar- riage.’ To begin with, most young men who appear at the altar are mar- [ried already; so that the poor little bride enters upon her new estate se- verely handicapped. Consequently, on |both cides, this marriage—this irre- |vocable bond simply resolves itself into a nice little public ceremonial, with which he plays fast and loose!” “Perhaps there are few exceptions!” he suggested lamely. | “That is what you all say. But as a wife's education only begins after the event, I think it is better not to run any risks lest the experiment prove an utter failure!” “What does your father say to these views?” he inquired gloomily. “I have not discussed the subject with him; but dear old Mammy Anna has very strong opinions about it!” “Indeed! what does she say?” “She thinks it will be quite im- possible for me to go through life single-handed!” “Sweet woman! Sensible woman!” Dr. Kofi Mensah brightened up con- siberably. “She is evidently a woman of great intelligence.’ “You mean of great experience!” “Yes, that is just what I mean; but JAPAN FOR EQUALITY OF RACES AND NATIONS The Japanese belong in the number of the so-called “Colored Races.” They have sometimes been called a Negroid race; they themselves would no doubt repudiate the classification. ‘The Ne- gro people have been for so long un- der the feet of the white races of the world in brutal slavery or servile and degraded half freedom that the Japanese would scorn to claim or ac- knowledge kinship with them through racial ties. However, “one touch of nature makes the whole world kin” and touch of color and tint of skin ‘creates a mute alliance between that ‘great people and the less favored and upstruggling dark races of the world. Japan is the foremost of the Colored and dark races of the world. 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M'poaltion where the best’'men of the | Another Race Bard community were proud to call him Many & scrap book contains treas- thelr frend.” ‘Now. his son, ‘scarcely | ured clippings of the poems of Charles more than a boy, overcoming the bit- | Bertram Johnson as they occasionally tor"hundleap ef falling health haa | appeared in! the ‘ewaunpern of ths puouahed ils Firat Mode, "and again | dng: "Now in "Sonu of my Peonle, he rities on the erent metrovalitan | a new book Just from the press, the howspapers have acclaimed Joseph x, | hest of Mr. Johnion's poetry, is Cotter's “The Band of Gideon,” not | brought together in permanent form only a book erty, of the best lit- | and will give plensure to the hundreds Grary ‘traditions of the day but also a | of admirers of his work ‘There are other books, of course, and good books. It is impossible to mention all, and these are representative of the best, They are beauti- fully 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 Biack 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 share. for mailing. Otherwise, enclose ten cents for postage with every order to be sent by mail. ‘ DO YOUR BIT!!|_—GIVE A BOOK TODAY!!!! SEND ORDERS TO THE MONITOR. they are practically the same thing [aren’t they? At any rate, one seems to be the outcome of the other.” “I suppose so, And she is very ob- servant, too!” “I ean quite imagine that.” “She asks no end of questions about my visitors—especially the gentle men.” x “Then you do get eh—gentlemen visitors?” f “Of course! You surely don’t think you are the only man in Freetown do you?” ‘The note of interrogation lurking in the depths of two velvety black eyes, filled the doctor with a mad desire to kiss her on the spot. He restrained himself, however, and resumed the conversation. “Does old Mammy Anna show any interest in me?” She surveyed her handiwork fur- tively, before answering. “Let me see—yes—I believe she does! Oh yes! She wanted to know, the other day, how you liked your rice boiled!” | “Indeed!” laughed Kofi Mensah. “And what did you say?” “I told her I hadn't the ghost of an idea as it was a subject’which did not |interest me in the least Then she |informed me she was perfectly cer- tain you liked it boiled the same way }as I do.” | “Mammy Anna is a real treasure, Miss Akosua! Don’t part with her on | any account!” | “Part with her?” Akousa was near- |ly in tears. “Part with her, after |nearly eight years spent in our ser- |vice? Why, I dread to think of the | time when we must part! And she too, [is so anxious about my future. She iinsists that I must have some one | to take care of me before she dies!” | “And you think—!” |. “I think Tam quite capable of look- jing after myself. There now! See | what I have done!” She gave a lit- | tle squeal of pain, | The doctor rose instantly, as she held out her throbbing hand with the crotchet hook inserted right inside the | palm. | “By jovel How on earth did you jmanage that?” He fumbled in his breast pocket for a small instrument lease. “How clumsy you are,” he jeermel as he saw the gathering tears. | It had the desired effect, and she smiled bravely insteady “Can you hold your wrist tightiy with the other hand, while I lance it,” he asked gently or shall T call some one?” “No.” She was dangerously break- ing down, “You just get it over, whilst T hold my breath!” In an incredibly short space of time, he had made a clean incision, and held up the crotchet hook for inspec- tion. “Now,” he said preremptorilty,” 1 shall not allow you to touch another crotchet hook. Go, and immerse that hand in very hot water at once!” “I shall do no such thing!” “Do you understand, you have to do what T tell you?” “Are you talking to me as a man o1 as a doctor?” “As a doctor of course!” “Very well Dr. Mensah!” she sai¢ ‘meekly walking towards the door which he held open for her, “Your wishes shall be obeyed.” She poked her head in again a min- ute after, “I want to tell you something.” | “Tam sure it isn’t important!” “But it is.” i | “It can't be as important as im- | mersing your hand in hot water!” | “But T'must ease my conscience be- | fore I go!” “You can do that another time!” | “There is no time like the present!” She looked extraordinarily demure. | "You see, I haven’t been quite truth- | ful this afternoon! I—er-knew—er all \the time—how you liked your rice ‘boiled! CREOLENE. It is said that agitation is rife in Japan over the question of the recog- nition by the peace conference of the equality of nations and races. Lead- ing Japanese journals declare that the American declaration of the principle that “all men are created equal” should be reaffirmed and that Japan should demand affirmation of ‘the principle that “all nations and races are created equal” and that principle should be the foundation upon which the beginning of a permanent world democracy should be built. Dr, Eikichi Kamada, president of Keio university, declares that “race prejudice is a discrimination which is not based on rational grounds, but is contrary to the principles of justice and equality and is a pernicious leg- acy from a bygone age.” That a per- manent peace is really desirable but that it is impossible to guarantee it without the removal of racial preju- dice and the consequent discrimina- tion.” Japan has felt the blighting curse and bitter humiliation of color pre- judice in America. Her subjects have been discriminated against in Ameri- ca by unfair and unjust laws because of their race and color. There is no cause for surprise or wonder that she should take an aggressive stand for justice and equality to all races and nations. She is the most powerful of all Colored races and is able to as- sume and maintain leadership in all matters pertaining to the welfare of the dark races. Her power and ag- gressiveness secure from the white powers, on the surface, the same ree- ognition that they accord each other but at bottom, particularly in Amer- jea, racial prejudice is deep and sense- less and unless checked and destroyed as an active force for race oppression will plunge the world into a war of races, ‘That is the only interpretation of which Dr. Kamada’s declaration is capable and is a gentle warning that unless men of all races and nations are included in the scheme of justice to be dispensed an maintained by the league of nations, the dream of the abolition of war will be an idle one. The dark races will not be always |the weak and submerged peoples; | they once occupied a high place in the forefront of powerful nations and will again some day be restored to their ancient power, and will then assert and enforce their right to the same justice and equality that is enjoyed by other races.—The Daily Herald Nashville, Tenn. DES MOINES NEWS By Dr. W, H. Lowry The Charles Young Auxiliary of the Red Cross gave a bazaar at Dr. Me- Cree’s Tea Room. Sixty dollars were the gross receipts, | Rev. and Mrs, S, Bates are planning to adopt a child named Hattie Jack- ‘son, The mother of the child died | recently. |_ Mr. Greely Prince and Miss Jose- phine Dysart were quietly married at the residence of Rev. S. Bakes. A revival was closed at the Maple Baptist church Tuesday. One candi- date was baptized. ‘The church choir will render a special musical Sunday morning, | A revival was closed at the Maple |Street Baptist church Tuesday eve- ‘ning. Three members were added-to ‘the church and one was baptized. The church choir will render a special mu- sieale Sunday morning, The St. Paul A. M. E, church held a special Christmas service Sunday. | At the evening services the new or- chestra gave a special sacred concert from 7:30 to 8:00. ‘The Sunday school treated the children to a Christmas | tree on Christmas eve. | Ruth Glass, five-year-old daughter jof Mr. and Mrs. 0, S. Glass, died | Sunday night, Funeral services were conducted Tuesday afternoon by Rev. |x. S. Birt. 1 Class No. 2 of St, Paul A, M, E. | church Sunday school, has been organ | ized into a cadet corps by Dr. W. H. Lowry. ‘This class is composed of small boys and will be officered from its own ranks. They are to be uni- formed and will be taught the U. S drill regulations. The organizer has {had ten years experience as drill master at the West Virginia Collegiate, |Institute. ‘The effort is to enlist 10¢ | boys. | ‘The following members of the Cor. inthian Baptist church are sick: Miss | Mary White, Mrs. Martha Wood, Mrs |Tennessee Robinson and Mrs, Mur- | dock. | _ Rev. G, W. Robinson, pastor of the C, B. church, delivered an excellent sermon Sunday morning upon the “Birth of Christ.” At the evening service the pastor took for his text “God's Visit to the Dance Hall.” Deaths this week are: Hetty Smith, 1405 West 2d; J. Williams, 211 East [Walnut and Ruth Glass, 1517 Blufi street. PROMINENT PYTHIANS VISIT IOWA CAPITAL Des Moines, Ia., Jan, 1—Judge W. Asbie Hawkins, of Baltimore, Md., and Attorney George E, Gordon, of Bos- ton, Mass., passed through Des Moines en route to California for a short vacation. Judge Hawkins is a mem- ber of the law firm of Hawkins and MeMechen. In 1917, Judge Hawkins, a state counsellor for the N. A. A. C. P. of Maryland, carried the Bal- timore segregation case to the su- preme court and won the decision for the race. He is supreme chancellor of the K. of P. Eastern and Western Hemisphere, and President of the Bal- timore branch of the N. A. A. C, P. Attorney Gordon is supreme keeper of records and seal and secretary of supreme beneficiary department K. of P., Eastern and Western Hemisphere. MISS EUDORA WARE IS SELLING PIANOS Miss Eudora Ware, the well known music teacher is selling pianos for the ‘A. Hospe company, working exclusive- ly among Colored people. Her knowl- edge of music and pianos will be of great help to those who purchase through her, Any one needing a pianc or player piano will do well by having Wiss Ware help them select an instru- ment, Residence address, 2106 Grace street. Phone Webster 6994.—Adv. Ss W. T. SHACKELFORD COAL COMPANY Our Motto: “Service First” Webster 202. 13th and Grace Lraceioensuacetyioe eiene-t-s-aesibioninent Sedeteteteietecetetetetetecteteteoteteteteteetn : : - DO YOU WANT A PIG? : ‘Then Attend the } ; LUNCHEON |: , By ; DIAMOND SQUARE TEMPLE | : No, 511 ; Residence of S Mrs. C. H. Heuston, 2805 Ohio | - Street = From 2:30 to 7:30 New Year's” ; Day ‘ Tickets 35 Cents Sennen aes te oe eee» | DR. J. W. SCOTT ] CHIROPODIST | Coms Removed Without Pain | Phone H. 4255, 1202 Farnam St. Omaha, Neb. We treat the scalp and grow the hair. : Manicuring and massage. HATTIE B. HILL, Proprietor 2320 North 26th St. Phone Webster 3390. Lssistiamsiech eas alee ee po tieecere sinister oes Start Saving Now One Dollar will open aa secount to the Savings Department ot the United States Nat'l Bank 16th and Farnam Streets We Have a Complete Line of | FLOWER, GRASS ' AND GARDEN SNEEAS 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 hic eases eee eee F. WILBERG maken? 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. 3831 Home Rendered Lard. We Smoke and Cure our own Hams and Bacon, [Pessslank ais ebcistdindirad ae 4.A.Edhoim E,W. Sherman 24th, Near Lake unery Phone Webster 130 The HamiltOn | SOFT DRING PARLOR | Cor, 24th and Hamilton HOT LUNCHES | Get Acquainted With Joe LD SH) (9 et? 5 aT.’ road Bate = iS eS The Silas Johnson Western Funeral Home Webster 248 2618 Leake St. caenemeteingee Music Furnished Free. A Five Reel Special "WOLVES OF KULTUR" Every Tuesday "HANDS UP" ALHAMBRA 24th and Parker. THE HOUSE OF COURTESY 24th and Parker Sts. FRANKLIN 24th and Franklin Streets SATURDAY— A Big Five Reel Release SUNDAY— A Feature That Is a Whirlwind. The Moon CAFE GOOD HOME COOKING MEALS AT ANY HOUR 2605 N St. Tel. South 2962 The CHAPMAN Drug Store 934 P St., Lincoln Opposite Main Door Post Offices Cameras and Films, Magazine, Cigars, Candies and a full line of Druggist Sundries WE HAVE COAL TO BURN Neb. Fuel Lump, . $8.90 For Heaters or Furnace NEBRASKA FUEL CO. Tel. Doug. 430. 409 S. 16th St. North Yard at 33d and Evans Streets. Colfax 2289. MADAME HENDERSON HAIRDRESSER and MANICURIST Agent or the celebrated Madam Walter Preparations. The Walter Preparations. Dolores Gauthier Phone Webster 1480 2866 Maple Street, Omaha, Neb. The Lincoln Lunch Room Quick Service for Working Men C. C. GALLOWAY, Prop 103 South 14th St. Tel. Douglas 3651. Painless Extraction Have those old teeth removed and protect your health. Any number of teeth can be replaced by a plate or bridge, made to look natural. Consultation Free. Dr. P. W. Sawyer DENTIST Phone Doug. 7150. 220 S. 13th St. 13th and Farnam Sts. --- Liberty Drug Co. EVERYBODY'S DRUG STORE We Deliver Anywhere. Webster 386. Omaha, Neb. Arbor Garage Fire proof block with steam heat. Repairing and storing. Will accommodate 50 cars day and night. Connection taxi service. Business at 2506-08 South 32d Avenue. Tel. Harney 3371, Omaha. C. R. Boyd Colored Prop. Petersen & Michelsen Hardware Co. GOOD HARDWARE 2408 N St. Tel. South 162 Harry Norman PROMPT Taxi Service AT ALL HOURS Pool Hall and Billiard Parlor in Connection. Phone South 2962 2603 N St. South Omaha. OPEN FOR BUSINESS THE Booker T. Washington HOTEL Nicely Furnished Steam Heated Rooms, With or Without Board. 523 North 15th St. Omaha, Neb. Phone Tyler 897 K. & M. Grocery Co. Successor to H. E. YOUNG We solicit your patronage. 2114-16 North 24th St. ```markdown ``` NOTICE If you have a house to sell or rent list it with us. We will get results for you. Also call us for insurance. W. M. Franklin Dealer in Real Estate and Insurance. Notary Public. 2413 North 24th. Web. 4206. Established 1890 C. J. CARLSON Shoes and Gents' Furnishings 1514 No. 24th St. Omaha, Neb. Dr. Earnest E. Graves DENTISTRY 2424 North 10th Street Telephone L 5263 LINGCOLN, NEB Modern Furnished Rooms 811 W. 14th Street CENTER CAFE Phone Red 1457 922 Center Street Mrs. Louise Cooper, Prop. Des Moines, Iowa 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. Colored woman wanted who knows how to clean hog chiterings. Joseph Vomacka, 27th and M streets. Phone S 2469. THE PEOPLE'S DRUG STORE Douglas 1446. 109 South 14th St. ADAMS HAIGHT DRUG CO., 24th and Lake; 24th and Fort, Omaha, Neh. COLORED NEWSPAPERS AND MAGAZINES FRANK DOUGLASS Shining Parlor. Webster 1388. 2414 North 24th St. THE MONITOR Letters from Boys Overseas Letters from Boys Overseas FROM THE PROVINCE OF BURGANDY Chaplain Collins, Who Has Many Friends Among Monitor Readers Throughout the Country, Writes Interesting Letter to His Classmate, Raymond J. Knox. My Dear Father Williams: Enclosed find letter from my friend, Rev. Henry M. Collins, who is a lieutenant-Chaplain with the colors. You will note that he has received the Omaha Monitor I sent and calls it "the most interesting newspaper," so you see that your newsy paper is read with a great deal of interest by those who are abroad as well as the home folks. Your paper has done a great deal to enlighten and comfort the boys "over there" and I know it must have been a great pleasure to receive your paper. If you desire you are at liberty to publish Chaplain Collins' letter, for there are many things in it I think would interest your readers. With best wishes to you and your family, I beg to remain your friend, RAYMOND JEAN KNOX. Chaplains' Office, Harry M. Collins, Lieut. Chaplain, American P. O. No. 712, American Expeditionary Forses, France, November 24, 1918. Mr. Raymond J. Knox, 4317 Pennsyl- vania Ave., Kansas City, Mo. My Dear Old Classmate: Your letter came to me a few days ago. It brought along with it the usual good cheer that generally comes from such a great soul as yours. I was just as glad to have it as I was to have you visit while in the west, for it was typical Ray, in every sense. I also received a few days after the most interesting newspaper, Omaha Monitor, and in this letter I am sending you my thanks. Well, at last we stand near the birth of peace and the world's freedom, and I know you in the states are having great demonstrations and rejoicing. But Ray, if you want to see real demonstrations of the highest carnival type, you should be in some of the large cities of France. I never saw such demonstrations in my life. Stores were closed and all the people gave themselves over to hilarity of all sort. An immense crowd thronged every street and the entire town sang, although as one great chorus, the Marsailles. These demonstrations are sites that I can never forget, and why should not poor bleeding France, who has been the victim of this great onslaught of humanity for more than four years, rejoice? The decorations of festoons of the American, British, Italian and French flags make most beautiful sights. I wish you could be here with me to see some of them. I am at a city, Is-sur-Tille, in the Province of Burgandy where many historical events have been in action. This is a big base and the Advance Zone just behind the Toul Sector. This camp is the largest camp overseas. Here all the American Forces pass in and out. Located in a large city near here is a Big Base Hospital and here many terrible sights are seen, but the greatest heroism that the world has ever known is also seen here. At the city, Dijon, where the hospital is located and where I go and spend two days each week, there are sights with great historical settings that I wish Yankee Negroes Great Fighters Yankee Negroes Great Fighters Harry Trimble, "Y" Worker, Pays Tribute to American Colored Boys. Relates Tales of Heroism Among Black Men in Argonne Offensive. No more heroic chapter of America's part in the world war will ever be written than that of the American Negro troops of the Ninety-second division, in the battle of the Argonne forest," said Harry Trimble, returned Young Men's Christian association worker, who spoke last night to a large audience at the First Christian church on "My Experiences Over There." The Ninety-second division is made up of Negro troops and Colored and white officers. Several hundred Nebraska men, including many Omaha Negroes, are with this division. "The American Colored troops did not get their chance until late in the war, but when their time came they did themselves proud. "Negro troops were regarded with more or less skepticism by the French commander, because of the fact that French Colored troops had fled under shell fire," Mr. Trimble said. "They were as brave as any as long as they could go over the top and fight with their trench knives instead of bayonets, but they threw down their guns and ran under artillery fire. you could behold, for I know you are a lover of history. By the by, have you ever seen Sparkling Burgandy? This is its birthplace. The Province of Burgandy was located in what is now called Cote d'or, which means hills of gold. And upon these hills beautiful vintage has ever been known to cluster. The old early Dukes have made famous, therefore, Sparkling Burgandy, and until this day through a number of centuries she has never lost her grip with the people, and she could be seen flowing as living water, ha, ha! But of course the Chaplains stand and see the stream sparkle as it goes by them. At this place stand certain parts of the old Castle of Phillip the Hardi. It has now been built into a great Museum, one of the best in France, and here I have seen some of the greatest sculpture and art. Oh! you should see some of these great paintings of the best European Painters. Here I sat in the chair of Louis XIII, XIV and XV and have seen many of their beautiful possessions of that age. I have beheld the handwork of the greatest craftsmen that Europe has possessed. It has also been mine to see some of the finest sculpture and decorations imaginable and to see some of the ruins as far back as the third century. Just outside the city, Dijon, stands the statue of Garaldi where he made his last stand against the Germans in 1870 when France lost and sacrificed Alsace Lorraine that she has just won back in this war. Have also beheld the ruins of some of the forts built by Caesar, and upon landing at Brest slept in the barracks of the ever illustious Napoleon. It was here that I beheld his wonderful prison, cells and private quarters. And yet, I am to see more of the wonders of this European Civilization. On tomorrow I leave for my vacation to cities of the Mediterranean, spending a few days in the Alps, and shall endeavor to go to Rome; however, this might be impossible. On my return I shall visit Lyons, the most famous silk city in the world, and Paris, as the French sall it, "Gay Paris." I know you envy me in a way for I know how much we enjoyed this bit of history as we went through it in our school days. Little did I then think I would so soon be here to see the wonders of this great continent. Before my return I hope to see much more and thus become a student of the world. None of us know when we shall return home, but rest assured that our great government, the most potent factor in this great crisis for the cause of Democracy is well taking care of her sons who have been willing, in this great world's crisis, to leave their homes and their dear ones behind to follow after that great FLAG that has never known defeat nor trailed in the dust. Now life is enjoyable as no longer do we fear the flight of the bird-men, nor the hoarse voice of the great cannon that often brought terror to us in these parts. Doubtless, however, some of the boys will be coming home very soon. I will be glad to get back home once more to the friends I love and to my dear family. Will endeavor to send you some sort of souvenir in the near future. With best wishes to yourself and family for the best there is in the way of health, enjoyment and prosperity, I am Very truly yours with the colors on French soil, H. M. COLLINS. Merry Xmas, Happy New Year. Fought Like Demons. "No so with the American Negroes. When ordered to charge they went at those Huns like demons, in the face of the deadliest machine gun fire, putting terror into the hearts of the enemy, many of whom threw down their guns and shouted 'Kamerad." "The Germans had been firmly intrenched in the mountain fastnesses of the Argonne forest for more than three years. They had evidently counted on spending another winter there, for they had fixed up their dugouts as comfortably as a city flat. Many of them had three or four rooms with tiled floors, bath tubs, electric lights and built-in stone seats. Barbed wire entanglements were everywhere, making their retreat almost impregnable. "When those Negro troops were ordered to take the forest at all costs they went into it, some of them singing, some cursing and other praying, but with a wash and courage that surprised their commanders. In spite of one of the most terrific barrages of the war, which continued unabated for seventy-two hours, they fought their way foot by foot through the maze of barbed wire. Many of them when hit in the legs by machine gun bullets, dropped upon their stomachs and crawled toward the enemy, pumping their rifles with deadly effect. Hun Officer Compliments "One soldier who had been hit nine times and whom I was helping carry ARMSTRONG Clothing Company Lincoln, Nebraska The Home of the Hart Schaffner & Marx Clothes Which means a saving of from 20 to 30 per cent to you on Men's and Boys' Clothes on a litter, was so anxious to get back into the fight that he jumped off the stretcher three times and started back. When he realized that he couldn't get back, he was one of the most disappointed men I ever saw. His courage was typical of all the rest of that division. "One of the most touching experiences I had was when some of those boys, just before they went into the fight, asked me to take their watch or trinkets and send it to the folks at home. "We're going in, and we never expect to come back,' were the words of many of them. Of course I cheered them up the best I could, but many of those brave boys had guessed right, for they never came back. "A German officer who had fought against all of the different allied troops told me that the Americans were the fiercest fighters of all." Trimble spent several months at the front, where he was transportation director for the Ninety-second division. GEN, PERSHING DESIGNATES MORE UNITS TO RETURN HOME Washington, D. C., Dec. 31.—Additional organizations designated by General Pershing for early return home were announced by the war department as follows: Meterological section, signal corps. Batteries A. B. C. D. E and F. head- LA GRANGE, TEXAS H. L. Vincent, Agent Rev. I. D. Goffey, P. C. of A. M. E. church here, returned from a visit to Bellville and held regular services at St. John's A. M. E. church Sunday. Rev. S. A. Tillman was on hand and held services at Ebenezer Baptist church Sunday morning and night. Rev. and Mrs. William White, P. C. M. E. church, worshipped at the Ebenezer Baptist church last Sunday morning. Revs. William White, La Grange, and D. F. Vance, Oakland, left here last Monday night to attend the session of the annual conference of the M. E. church at Fort Worth. Mr. Willis Henderson and wife, old citizens of Fayette county, left here last Saturday to make their future home in Mexia, Texas. Mrs. Adeline Henry, daughter of Mr. Richard Legon, was married last Wednesday night to Mr. Alexander Alley, Columbus, Tex., at the bride's home near here. They will reside in Columbus in the future. Miss Nettie Phearse arrived from Hillsboro last Sunday morning to spend the holiday vacation with relatives. Friday evening Mr. John Beaumont, the oldest citizen of Fayette county, being considerably over 100 years old, had lost his way and was found very near the river and was brought back by officers and after being pronounced insane, was carried to live at the poor house. Sick: Mesdames Mollie Vaughn, Julia King, Cornelia Dobbin. Miss Josie Mitchell and father, Mr. Ben Mitchell left Sunday for Waco to spend the holidays with relatives. The Red Cross Christmas roll call pushed by Prof. G.. Randolph and his able assistants bide fair to round up a very creditable membership. PALESTINE, TEXAS A. G. Howard, Agent The National Trading company is a genuine Negro concern and has about quarters company, supply company and headquarters of the Fortieth regiment coast artillery corps; First battalion 814th pioneer infantry (Colored); 172d and 174th aero squadrons; 116th, 301st and 316th trench mortar batteries. SEX DOES NOT SAVE THEM Mobile, Ala., Dec. 31.—Four Negroes, two of them women, accused of the murder of Dr. E. L. Johnston here last week, were taken from the jail at Shubuta, Miss., tonight and lynched, according to information received in Mobile. All four were reported to have been hanged to the girders of a bridge spanning the Chickasawhay river. BROOKLYN HAS NEW COLORED THEATER Brooklyn, N. Y., Jan. 1.—The Putnam theater of Brooklyn opened Saturday night with great success. The house was packed to the utmost. The orchestra was personally conducted by Miss Marie Lucas and the vaudeville was under the direction of Mrs. Mae Kemp. The president of the borough of Brooklyn, Hon. Edward Ridgelman, was present and made an opening speech. There were also motion pictures. Brooklyn should be very proud of this enterprise and attend this play house instead of others in Brooklyn. five stores in and around Palestine. It is doing good business and has stores in Oakwood, Fairfield and Crockett. Mr. F. A. Scott is general manager. Real cold weather has hit us at Christmas time and is generally welcomed by the kiddies. Spanish influenza is still raging and caused the deaths this week of Mrs. Lucy Phillips and Will McKinney. Mrs. Ella Booker says she couldn't get along without The Monitor. Mrs. Martha Garland has accepted the position as bookkeeper with I. H. Bland, the popular undertaker. J. S. Christian, the well-known evangelist, was a caller at our office today. He represents the Church of the Living God. A. S. Davis was a visitor here this week. Mt. Vernon church is preparing to give their pastor a pound supper tonight. LINCOLN LOCALS Anyone coming to Lincoln and wanting a nice place to stop, call Major Moore, Phone L-5486; residence, 2226 O street. Mrs. Laura Johnson departed last Tuesday for Chicago, where she will spend the holidays with relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Patterson and son Cecil left Friday evening for Great Bend, Kan., where they will spend Christmas with Mrs. Patterson's mother. Mrs. Paul Moore left Tuesday for Weeping Water, where she will spend Christmas with relatives. Mrs. Desheares of St. Joseph arrived in the city Saturday evening to sepdn the holidays with Miss Freda Cooley. Mrs. Perry Williams left Tuesday evening for Kansas City, where she will spend the holidays with friends. Mrs. George Maston is now in charge of the hairdressing parlor at Miller & Paine's store. "I RESENT IT IN THE NAME OF DEMOCRACY, IN THE NAME OF LIBERTY, IN THE NAME OF BROTHERLY LOVE" (Continued from Page 1) "Looking forward with pleasure to your enrollment, we remain "Cordially yours, "(Signed) L. H. BISSELL, "President." Presumably, sir, when you wrote this letter you did not know that you were addressing a colored man. Mr. Bissell, you cannot know as to what it means to be a colored man in America. I have heard that in France a native of my race is a Frenchman; in England he is an Englishman; in Spain he is a Spaniard; in Mexico he is a Mexican. Is it not possible for him to be a plain American where he is now, for the most part, considered as being a mere negro—with the insuinating small "n"—or that despicable thing called "nigger," which implies about the value of a rimless zero? Mr. Bissell, I am sure you will pardon me when I say—If THE WORLD HAS BEEN MADE SAFE FOR DEMOCRACY, it now seems necessary that DEMOCRACY BE MADE SAFE FOR THE WORLD. Yes; I am a colored man. Whether or not this is my fate or my fortune I do not know. But I am a member of the race of Crispus Attucks, who died the first martyr for American Independence. I belong to the race of "Big Jim' Parker, who saved McKinley from the second shot of the assassin. I am a member of the race of Henson, who went with Peary to the Pole. I am one of the race of black boys who died gloriously in Flanders fields and in No Man's Land—to establish on earth a Democracy that is boundless and a Liberty that is color-blind. If it is a crime to be black, don't charge it to me. Charge it to my Creator, because— Phones, Office, Douglas 7812; Res., Webster 6231 Office Hours, 10 to 12 A. M.; 3 to 5 P. M.; 6 to 7 P. M. Dr. L. E. Britt PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Office, N. W. Cor. 13th and Farnam (Over Pope's Drug Store.) Res., 2519 Maple St., Omaha, Neb. G. W. HOLMES BARBER SHOP Electric Clippers 1832 North 24th Street J. H. HOLMES TAILOR All work Guaranteed. Ladies' and Gents' Suits Remodeled, Cleaned, Pressed and Repaired. New Hoffman Press. 2022 N. 24th St. Web. 3320 Mme. Susie Smith Poro Hair Culturist All Work Done by Electricity. Web. 3024. 2512 Lake St. Web. 2846. 1922 N. 25th St. Dressmaking and Ladies' Tailoring MRS. C. RIDLEY Omaha - - - - Nebraska. Day Call Red 3203 Night Call Douglas 3718 J. H. Russell & Co. UNDERTAKERS AND EMBALMERS LADY ATTENDANT Successors to BANKS & WILKES 1914 CUMING STREET GOD MADE ME BLACK. God made me Black. It is to Him I owe Whate'er my mission in the Mighty Plan The Trinity resolved in making man. White, Yellow, Red and Brown—God made them so— He made me Black, and, toilers all, we go Each to his task. Though robed in white or tan, 'Tis but the service of the soul that can Make known the measure of the Man below. We prize the gleaming glory of the day— No less we love the beauty of the night; We pause to hear the song-bird's roundelay, And praise its coat of color or of white; Far deeper than the reach of mortal sight God hath ordained and marked His men of clay. Emerson once wrote: "Of what avail the plow or sail Or Land or Life, if Freedom fail?" Today, we ask the same question. It seems to me that a just Democracy must be founded on the principles that: Legally, there are but two classes of peoples in the world—those who behave themselves and those who do not. Morally, there are but two—those who love others and those who love themselves only. Spiritually, there are two—those who love God and those who love the Devil. Surely, The Booker T. Washington Hotel Strictly Modern Furnished Furnished Rooms First Class Service Reasonable Rates 523 N. 15th St. Tel. Tyler 897. N. W. WARE, Prop. ALAMO BARBER SHOP AND POCKET BILLIARD PARLOR We pay the best prices; we have the best barbers. The only shop that pays their barbers 65 per cent on the dollar. Killingsworth & Price Props. 2416 N. 24th St. Let us make the world safe and opportunities better for our posterity by patronizing our own business enterprises. Business with us means a better opportunity for some boy or some girl or our race. Williamson for prescriptions; Williamson for drugs. That's a good combination. 2306 N. 24th. Tel. Webster 4433. Phone Webster 7924 HOT AND COLD BATHS IN CONNECTION, 25c "Please Help Us Grow" A. CHISLEY BARBER SHOP AND BILLIARD PARLOR Cigars, Tobacco and All Kinds of Soft Drinks THE MONITOR good behavior, good will towards one's fellowmen and devotion to God deserve the highest reward on earth—as in Heaven. Whoever discriminates because of the color of a man's skin disgraces the very name of Democracy and belies the great claim of National Liberty. Of course, Mr. Bissell, you hold nothing against me—personally, since we have never met. You doubtless feel that you must bar "colored men" from your college purely in the interest of your business. The other students, etc. When one caters to a base prejudice one becomes a part of that evil and maintains the deplorable condition that makes such a thing possible. Sir, should anything I have written seem, in your judgment, as unjust or unreasonable, please consider the fact that yours is but another door of opportunity that has been slammed in another black face—and I resent it. I would forever despise myself did I not resent this thing that, I believe, mocks the American flag I love and did my utmost to serve faithfully for nearly seventeen years. I resent it, not selfishly, but for the outraged race to which I belong—and to whom I owe the last breath of my devotion. I resent it in the name of Democracy—in the name of Liberty—in the name of Brotherly Love—in the name of the crucified Christ—in the name of the Living God. I resent it in the name of the unborn generations of black babes—that they may be born free. I resent it because Heaven gives me strength to resent it—and I must. I resent it—because my heart bleeds the blind blood of an inward injury that no human eye can see. I resent it—because my spirit groans with the travail of the truth that msut be born again and again—till this warrent earth and its battle-maimed mil- Omaha Color Business Profes THE FOLLOWING BUSINESS take this opoprtunity of appreciated patronage during its continuance and of wishing New Year. There is a large number of professional life in Omaha, and generally known. Many of modest, but with proper support will grow. There are good many other lines in which our there still seems to be a dispense business lines and to some of our enterprising gentlemen's furnishing stores, and similar lines. The show only a part, and that a variety and professions in which our Omaha Colored People in Business and the Professions THE FOLLOWING BUSINESS and Professional People take this opportunity of thanking their patrons for appreciated patronage during the past year, of bespeaking its continuance and of wishing all a Happy and Prosperous New Year. There is a large number of Colored people in business and professional life in Omaha, a much larger number than is generally known. Many of these business ventures are modest, but with proper support and encouragement they will grow. There are good opportunities for business in many other lines in which our people have not yet ventured. There still seems to be a disposition to overdo the matter in some business lines and to neglect other branches. Let some of our enterprising people invest their money in gentlemen's furnishing stores, dry good stores, grocery stores, and similar lines. The business cards here inserted show only a part, and that a very small part, of the business and professions in which our people are engaged. The Monitor Wishes all its readers a very Happy and Prosperous New Year The Warden Hotel Office Phone Douglas 6332 New Amer Book St lions are saved from that insufferable hell of RACE PREJUDICE. "And the star-spangled banner in tri- umph shall wave O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave." Sincerely yours, LUCIAN B. WATKINS, Formerly Sergeant First Class, Med- ical Department, U. S. A. IMPROVEMENT OF RACE IN HANDS OF SOLDIERS Colonel Young Gives Sound Advice to 812th Regiment of Infantry as They Are Mustered Out of Service. Camp Grant, Ill.—Before an audience of over 2,000 soldiers of the 812th infantry, Col. Chas. Young delivered a stirring address at the Y. M. C. A. auditorium on a recent Sunday evening. The 812th regiment were about to be mustered out, and it was the desire of Col. Young to impress upon the minds of the departing soldiers the importance of military training. When the armistice was signed, this regiment, under the command of Col. Fred V. Chamberlain (white) had started for France, and it was sorely disappointing to the colonel as well as to his men to be forced to return to camp. As a farewell celebration to his men before they should again go back to civil life, Colonel Chamberlain invited Colonel Young, who is assigned here with the development battalions, to give them a few words of advice. "It is within the power of the Colored man," said Col. Young, "to improve the conditions of his race in the south. If you men will take advantage of the training you have received in the army you can make your influence felt in the south as leaders. You can bring about changes of many Colored People in Business and the Pressions NESS and Professional People are thanking their patrons for the past year, of bespeaking all a Happy and Prosperous Colored people in business and in much larger number than is these business ventures are export and encouragement they offer opportunities for business in people have not yet ventured. Position to overdo the matter in neglect other branches. Let people invest their money in sales, dry good stores, grocery the business cards here inserted every small part, of the business people are engaged. New American Book Store things in the south which are now distasteful to the race if you will only keep up the ambition, industry and attentiveness to duty which you have shown while in the army." DETROIT COLORED BANKS ENCOURAGE THRIFT The Wage Earners and Mechanics Savings Banks Distributed to Members of Its Christmas Savings Club Nearly $35,000. Detroit, Mich., Dec. 20.—As a result of becoming members of the Christmas savings clubs of the Wage Earners and the Mechanics Savings Bank 2,728 Negroes received this Yuletide season $34,862.50. Of this amount the 2,000 members of the clubs of the Wage Earners received $25,000, saved by them during the year, and the 728 members of the savings club of the Mechanics Savings Bank a share in the distribution of the $9,862.50, which have been deposited there. It is conservatively estimated that the total amount which the Negroes of the city received from this popular method of saving from all the banks of the city, both white and Colored, was in the neighborhood of $60,000. OBSERVE EMANCIPATION DAY Des Moines, Ia., Jan. 1.—The Negroes of this city observed Emancipation day on the evening of January 1, 1919, with appropriate exercises at St. Paul's A. M. E. church, corner Twelfth and Crocker streets. The program was given under the auspices of the Des Moines branch of the N. A. A. C. P. Governor W. S. Harding was the principal speaker. Others who took part were Mrs. Ruth Blaise, contralto; Prof. Ross Vernon Miller, basso; a quartet from Camp Dodge; Miss Marvel Blackburn, reader; and Mrs. Ursula Guy, pianist. Rev. W. C. Cole, pastor of Capitol Hill Church of Christ, gave the invocation, and Rev. S. S. Birt, pastor of St. Paul's A. M. E. church, the benediction. DES MOINES PLANS FOR A Y. M. C. A. Des Moines, Ia., Jan. 1.—At a mass meeting of Negro citizens Sunday afternoon at the Park Street Army Y. M. C. A., action was taken to transform the Army "Y" branch into a branch of the general Y. M. C. A. Representatives from all the churches were present and gave their support to the movement. A census of the Negro population of the city of males between the ages of 12 and 30 will be taken within the next few days and a list of all adult members of the race who will give their support to the movement. ST. 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Not only does it harmonize the intellectual and humorous into perfect blend, but the entire production shows a reaching out for the very finest elements of dramatic art and a hint of the purpose to awaken the Negro to a sense of the beauty and delight of his own racial traditions and racial expressions. The synopsis of the play is as follows: Dean Kelly Miller of Howard University, goes upon a voyage of archeological research in the interest of his college. Abe and Gabe Washington enter Howard under false pretenses. Dean Miller is lost. Abe and Gabe are commissioned to search for the missing dean. This search carries them to all parts of the globe and they are the participants in many exciting and ludicrous adventures. The dean is found, all return home and everything ends happily. The first scene shows the interior of the Andrew Rankin Memorial Chapel, Howard University. The chorus under Lena Sanford Roberts renders some very beautiful numbers, among them "Sorrow Songs" and a medley of selections from well known Negro composers. The members of the chorus are exceptionally good singers and the musical numbers well chosen and excellently rendered. The yacht scene in the second act and the Land of the Midnight Sun scene are artistically arranged and indeed pretty. Julian Costello's eccentric dance as the Snow Man is a bit of real art and secured great applause. The Mummy Dance, in the fifth scene, was most original and a creation unsurpassed by anything ever shown here by classic dancing. Miss Estella Cash in her Egyptian dance is a marvelous revelation in orientalism and so true to the Egyptian hieratic code are the various poses and physical expressions, that she may well rank among the highest exponents of the dancing art in America, none excepted. Throughout the whole the inevitable humor of Whitney and Tutt interlaced exquisitely with the theme and hardly a moment passed that was not garnished with a hearty laugh. The whole company is fine and deserve the greatest commendation. In the interview with Mr. Whitney, The Monitor representatives had first hand history of the struggles through which the company has passed in establishing itself. It is a narrative filled with sunshine and shadow, mostly shadow, and the happy part of it all being the manner in which the company has clung together through- How Must the Girls Greet Them? "The Kashmir Way." With smooth, clear skin and soft, pretty hair. Our guarantee: Your money back if you're not pleased. Kashmir Skin Preparation ma- work. Kashmir Hair Beautifier. The grower on the market. Try it that harsh, stringy after-effect. out all misfortunes. There were no sacrifices too great for Whitney and Tutt to go through to help keep the company together and there were no privations so great that ever caused a single member of the ensemble to think of leaving and forsaking the company which they had learned to love. The story in itself is a drama with all the touch of human struggle, human affection and human feeling. Mr. Whitney and the company are planning for the future greater things and The Monitor's heartiest congratulations go out to them. May their fortunes increase. AMERICANS ALL Letter Sent Daily News Editor When our president spoke to congress and again in France of our soldiers and sailors, of their great achievement, their courage and loyalty, calls them our men and our boys. He speaks for all. Why should one wish him to mention color? But rather let him drop the color line, as he is aiming to do. The fact that President Wilson called for more Colored soldiers after the first regiments were over in France was evident that they were making good. They were the stuff Pershing wanted. He said the only trouble with his Colored troops was to keep them back. They were so daring and the Huns knew it. They hated to face the Colored soldiers the worst of any, and you that have stayed at home have fought as nobly with your money and influence. To the Colored people we say: We are proud to know that the German propaganda could not buy or coerce your press and your ministers as they have some of the whites. The Colored nurses have proved themselves 100 per cent proficient also. Don't harbor the thought that such loyalty to your country will pass unappreciated. WILLIAM HOWE, Missouri Valley, Ia. Citizenship Classes Enable Them to Answer Questions About American Government That Puzzle Natives. 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Naturalization is a somewhat complicated process at best, for not only must the alien satisfy the requirements of the state in which he expects citizenship, but he must also meet the demands of the naturalization court, which has the right to reject his application, at its own discretion. The citizenship classes aim to make the way to citizenship as easy as possible for men and women who are willing to fit themselves for it. They cannot grant certificates of naturalization, but they are now able to give the alien evidence to show that he has a thorough drill in the prerequisites for naturalization. The effect of the citizenship classes has been that those who have properly prepared themselves are able to pass satisfactorily almost any grilling that the court may set them. Those who are insufficiently prepared have at least the opportunity to go to school, and are generally instructed to do so by the judge. 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Morgan's Black Hair Dye. To your door by mail for $1.00. Saunders CHICAGO, ILL. ng' Home' These civilian chaps must take a back seat—likewise the woman who neglects her appearance. The modern, up-to-the-minute woman can't get along without Kashmir. It's "better than the best." AGENTS WANTED