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GROWING, THANK YOU! $2.00 a Year. 5c a Copy French Deputy to Champion Our Cause Monsieur Blaise Diagne, Black Deputy From Senegal, Appeals to Premier Clemenceau to Champion Race at Peace Table. AMERICAN PREJUDICE FAILS Treatment of Colored Soldiers in France Arouses the Ire of French- men and Something to Be Said About It. Ralph W. Tyler. WITH the American Army in France, Nancy—Monsieur Blaise Diagne is the deputy commissioner general of France in charge of the effectiveness or fighting Colored troops of France's colonies, and is a close friend of Premier Clemenceau. Monsieur Diagne is a black man, but color does not count in France—France has no color problem. The deputy commissioner has an intimate knowledge of the surroundings of the Colored man in America. He sympathizes with them, as do all France's Colored subjects. When in Nancy last week, he stated that he had requested Premier Clemenceau to make some helpful reference to the Colored troops from America at the peace table that Colored Frenchmen had requested that an audience, at the peace gathering be given to a delegation of France's Colored subjects to give voice to sentiments that might be helpful to their kinsmen over in America. The discriminations to which Colored officers and soldiers have been subjected to at the hands of many American white officers and soldiers has been noticeable to Colored Frenchmen, and they have felt it keenly. It has been observed even by white French officers, to all whom color-prejudice is unknown and they have been at a loss to understand why such brave, enduring fighting men of the race the United States sent to help win world democracy should be subjected to embarrassing and retarding discrimination and segregation. Monsieur Diagne, also told of certain American white officers writing to French high officials urging that the treatment accorded Colored men from America in France, by French officers, be the same as the treatment accorded our race in America by certain white people; that Colored Americans were an inferior race and should not be accorded the treatment that French officers and civilians had been in the habit of according Colored soldiers. This request for discriminating against Colored soldiers and officers on the part of Frenchmen was referred to Monsieur Blaise Diagne, a Colored man genuinely black in complexion, who is "depute commissaire general, charge du control des ecetifs Colonioux," with the request that he tear it up, such destruction of the paper to constitute the French officials' only reply to the impertinent and unreasonable request from the certain American white army officers. Commissaire Monsieur Diagne is keeping the torn bits of that request as a souvenir. There have been some American white officers over here—not a few but many—who have, ever since being here, prosecuted propaganda against the Colored soldiers; who have done their utmost, without avail, to taint France with America's prejudice against the states' loyal fighting Colored soldiers. There have been a few American white officers—not many—over here who have treated the Colored soldiers as American soldiers, as brothers in world democracy's cause, notable among these being General H. H. Barnum and Brigadier General Sherburne. In spite of unjustifiable discrimination and handicaps at the hands of certain American white officers over here, Colored soldiers, officers and men, have given the best in them for their country; have as patiently endured discrimination because of their color as they have heroically endured the expected hardships of soldier life, and as heroically fought against the Hun. Had it only been the boche Colored soldiers had had to fight and endure against he would return to the states without a single complaint, but in not a few instances I regret to admit, he has had to fight the Huns whites at the same time he was enduring an infiltration attack from those whom he supposed were here to fight for the same thing he came over the seas to fight for—world democracy. But with it all, the Colored soldier is proud that he had an opportunity to again prove that which the country had never an THE MONITOR occasion to doubt—his loyalty to country. Thousands of them are now busy preparing for the overseas return. preparing for the overseas return. They are impatiently counting the days, even the hours and moments, that must intervene before they can again see the face of the Statue of Liberty in New York harbor—before they can greet relatives and friends. Many of them who came hence on American troop ships in the fullness of manhood and patriotism, will not return, for they are lying where they will forever lie, in a soldier's grave, rudely marked, up around Verdun, Chateau-Thierry, Soissons, Champagne in the Argonne woods and in the valley of Mousson. France has been magnanimous towards the American Colored soldier; she—her men and women—has voiced her praise of their fighting qualities; of their soldierly bearing, and of their faultless behavior. France would welcome them as permanent residents of France, but they—those who have survived this awful decimating, frightful war, are going to return to the states to help secure, through peaceful means, for themselves and their people, that which their arms, their blood and their lives helped to achieve on the battlefields for the alien countries over here—"democracy." The 92d division has orders to prepare to move for a port of embarkation. I hope to move with them. Richmond, Va., Jan. 6.—The starting of a Colored daily newspaper in Richmond, now under consideration, will be fully discussed in the near future at a special meeting for that purpose. Among a list of Colored men who will be at the meeting are: Jas. W. Poe, Rev. C. C. Gill, H. H. Price, Revs, Andrew J. Bowler, Arthur M. Nichols, John J. Liggins, O. G. Jenkins, Peter Wilkins and S. M. Garnett, C. M. Taylor, C. Alexander Puryear and others. The gathering will be addressed by a prominent white mn, who will urge the organization of a publishing company, and who, with a number of his white friends, will assist in the matter. Puryear is president of a fraternal organization. Garnett and Price are printers, Bowler is a teacher and pastor. Those who have been talking the subject up have been looking up a newspaper plant that can printe the paper if started, and this and the cost will be discussed at the conference to be held and of seeking the patronage of the Richmond business houses and the Richmond industries will also be considered. A non-sectarian and non-partisan paper will be urged. GOVERNOR BILBO REFUSES INVESTIGATION Jackson, Miss, Jan. 6.—Governor Bilbo went on record as being opposed to punishing the men who participated in the lynching of two men and women at Shubuta when he stated to a representative of a local paper that he had not answered the communication sent him by the N. A. A. C. P., through its secretary John R. Shillady (white). When asked if he had reached any definite decision concerning the lynching and what kind of a reply he was going to make the governor said: "No, not tonight, but I might give out a little advance information to the effect that I will tell them, in effect, to go to hell." NEGRO SOLDIERS WANT NO MORE OF THE SOUTH Chicago, Jan. 6.—A great racial shift will follow the war, according to Mark L. Crawford, federal director of Employment here today. "Army life gives energy and self-respect to men formerly indolent," he said. "Southern Negroes will hesitate to return to their former homes. Reports from demobilization centers everywhere indicate our Colored troops almost to a man plan to live in the north. "These men have worked and fought for their country. They feel they deserve a bigger chance than the south offers. Migration to the north looks like their opportunity." Washington, Jan. 6.—Martinique, largest island of the French West Indies, may come into possession of the United States as the result of negotiations at the peace conference, it was reported today in diplomatic circles. OMAHA, NEBRASKA, JANUARY 11, 1919 THE NEW YORK MUSEUM OF ART NEBRASKA TELEPHONE COMPANY'S HANDSOME NEW BUILDING Negro Artillery Supports Infantry Made a Brilliant Record in Toul Sector Where Famous 92d Division Covered Itself With Glory. INDIVIDUAL DEEDS OF HEROISM A Belated Letter From Captain Peebles of 389th Field Artillery Gives Interesting Facts of Men at Front. UNDER date of November 5th, Captain William W. Peebles who, by the way, has made an enviable record in the dental reserve corps, which his friends hope may win him a Majority, wrote the following interesting letter to the editor telling of the work of the Negro artillerymen and relating other matters of interest: Of course you are interested in our infantry regiments, for most of those dear to you and Nebraska friends are to be found there, so it is but natural and yet it seems almost a waste of words to reiterate what you undoubtedly hear so very often, "They have made good." Was there any fair-minded person who knew the race, who could have a different thought? Just last night in a raid on the German lines they brought back over 700 boches, and pleasing to know our casualties have not been very large. But these infantry regiments are now being backed by their own black artillery. How often did I hear it said, only a few months ago, "They will never make good artillerymen." I always felt that the statement was father to the wish. Have they ever failed in anything where they have been given half a chance? Colonel Is Pleased. My colonel told me two days ago, as he was about to leave the remiment, "I am now satisfied. I have seen them in action and they have stood the strain and gone over a hundred per cent true blue, every man of them." Then he told me of two lucky lads who, at their own behest, went over into "No Man's Land" under a rain of shells and repaired a telephone line which had been cut, thus keeping open our lines of communication. This they did when their commanding officer refused to order them to do it, because we deemed it too dangerous. Wounded. But Eager to Fight. Wounded, But Lager to Fight. I have seen these men come back from their positions at the front wounded and begging not to be detained too long. Guts! (excuse the term, father) but they have them even in their teeth. Tell your friends that Colored artillery men have made good and tell black men and women that their very own are being supported and backed and protected by their own black brothers who can fire a soixante quinze and a cent en quatre cinque as well as the best of them. Field Hospital Wonderful. Field Hospital Wonderful. The other day I visited our field hospital and it was wonderful! Most of our doctors there are Colored men and you can rest assured that our sick are getting the very best of treatment. Every convenience is afforded for giving the sick and wounded every consideration. Uncle Sam has not neglected his boys over here. I met many of my friends on the staff there and a walk through the wards thoroughly convinced me that there was nothing that could be desired. Indeed, these Colored doctors deserve much praise for their gentleness and efficiency with which they handle their cases. Given Seven Days' Leave. Our men are now being given seven days leave, not including the time consumed in traveling. Again I want to tell you of the attention Uncle Sam pays to his soldiers. A certain per cent of each organization is given permission to go on this seven days leave. Certain resorts in France are the places where they are permitted to go. Each soldier is given $10, plenty of fresh clothes and started on his journey. Each is given a room in a nice hotel, and I mean a real palatial hotel, and his board during his seven days' rest. All military restrictions are completely lifted and he can travel around the neighboring villages with all costs paid by Uncle Sam. Visiting a French Resort a Treat. Visiting a French Resort a treat. Now to have the privilege of visiting a real French resort is in itself a wonderful treat, but to have all your expenses paid is great. Why should men not fight for such a generous country? The men have plenty to eat and though we have many discomforts, yet on a whole I feel we are very well treated and taken care of. Missed Seeing Omaha Men. Missed Seeing Omaha Men. I had a real fine hike the other day into some recently evacuated cities. The places have been held by the Germans a long time, but now you can see our soldiers there in numbers. I missed seeing Madison, Pinkett, Turner, Johnson, etc., by a few minutes. I was accompanying my commander, looking over our aid stations which are located in the front lines to prevent the wounded from too long trips before first aid is given them. So we had a jolly good time before us. We found the place where said Omaha men were stationed and went through two very beautiful cities where the houses and churches were completely edmolished. We explored everything and took notes of what we saw. We finally reached one of the outposts farthest advanced and here we had a nice meal of soup, cabbage, beef, toast, coffee and real jelly roll. Also a bottle of real beer! which in some mysterious way invariably gets mixed Vol. IV. No.28 up in the soldiers' meals. We were told it was dangerous to go further, but we went and finally came to our aiming point. Here we saw two cots and about a dozen soldiers. It seemed as though the boches had just left, as food was still on the tables and beer in the steins. We had gone quite a distance now and the guns were firing over our heads and we were having it hot for a time. When we came back more dead than alive, we were not able to travel very rapidly. Ubiquitous Black Americans Singing. On reaching a certain city we began looking through the ruined houses and I heard some very familiar singing. I called the major's attention to it and an investigation showed a Colored soldier with a German officer's boots on, another had on a silk hat and another curiously examining a boche gun, all of them singing. You see the black boys all over France and singing all the time. I saw them when I first landed and have seen them everywhere since, fighting, working and drilling. Have they not the right to exact something in return for what they are doing? I believe generous America, the home of real liberty, cannot longer withhold from these willing and loyal brave singing black Americans, those things for which we are fighting. All's well with our men and our dear old country is ever watchful of their interest. All is not as it might be, but we can rest secure in the final triumph of right. We are a part of this great war and we are bound to reap some benefits in the final judgment. DE PRIEST TO MAKE RACE AGAIN FOR COUNCIL Chicago, Jan. 6—Oscar De Priest, former Negro alderman of the Second Ward, who was tried and acquitted on charges of graft, accepted the aldermanic nomination of the ward yesterday at a meeting at Unity Clubhouse, 3140 Indiana avenue. Among the speakers were Patrick O'Donnell and Alfred Goodman, who promised to "put De Priest over" and to "wipe George Harding off the map." Senator Harding was named by De Priest following the graft charges as also being interested. Harding denied the charge. ARKANSAS OFFICIAL TO TEST CASE ON JIM CROW LAW Objects to Negro Soldiers Riding in Pullman. Little Rock, Ark., Jan. 6.—Herbert Wilson, a member of the Arkansas Railroad Commission, announced today that he will file proceedings against the Missouri Pacific for permitting Colored people to ride in Pullman cars with white passengers. "On train No. 5, which is the St. Louis-El Paso train," said Mr. Wilson. "I saw last Saturday, between Little Rock and Hope, nine Negro soldiers in a Pullman, which also was nearly full of white passengers. I am going to make a test case of the matter. I think that I am doing right in laying the issue before Prosecutor Dunaway. The law is strict in the matter of providing separate coaches for white and black in this state." COL. ROSCOE SIMMONS OFF FOR EUROPE January 6.—Col. Roscoe C. Simmons, the nationally known Negro orator, has left for Europe, where he goes as the correspondent for the Chicago Defender. Mr. Simmons will visit the peace conference and later many other points in Europe in order to get first hand account of the activities of the Negro in the great world war. Captain W. W. Peebles. American Negro Academy Meets President Grimke Delivers Annual Address in Which He Stresses Demands to Be Made in Reconstruction Period. ARE NOT SINGLE HANDED Many Leading White Men Lending Aid in Campaign for Securing Justice. By Walter J. Singleton. Special to The Monitor. WASHINGTON, D. C.—Archibald H. Grimke, president of the American Negro Academy, at the opening of the twenty-second annual meeting of the organization at the 12th street branch of the Y. M. C. A., asserted that his race would demand equality of opportunity with the whites of America. Mr. Grimke said the Negroes had fought to help make the world safe for democracy and now it is the duty of the whites to make Amreica safe for the Negro. Mr. Grimke criticised President Wilson, saying that the executive had not specifically denounced lynching of Negroes. He declared that Mr. Wilson evidently regarded America as an exclusively white democracy and was unwilling to recognize the Colored man's equality efore the law. Demands in Capital. "I repeat," said Mr. Grimke, "we are now going to demand all that is coming to us. We are going to demand that the rules prevailing in the national capital which excludes our race from hotels and eating houses be set aside. We are good enough to fight, to shed our blood and give our money and other material resources, but we are not good enough to eat in a public restaurant or sleep in a public hotel. "To travel in the south it is necessary for us to ride in the most wretched of cars. But we pay the same price that the white man pays for his luxurious accommodation. They treat us like cattle while collecting from us the price for carrying men and women. It is an outrage, and I am glad to say that associated with us in this campaign for justice are a number of leading white men. We do not have to fight this battle alone. "In his letter denouncing lynching Mr. Wilson never had the slightest idea of including the Negro. He referred to the Germans and their sympathizers. But the German can travel in a Pullman car, he can eat in a first class hotel, and he can enjoy all other luxuries for which he is able and willing to pay, while we who shed our blood for democracy are treated worse than dogs. We ought to at least be treated as well as Germans." Part in Reconstruction. Mr. Grimke said the Negro would insist upon taking his part in reconstruction, but the first act in reconstruction he would insist upon would be a just recognition of his rights before the law. "Reconstruction for the Negro does not mean any favors, but it does mean the end of lynching and the end of cruel discrimination," said Mr Grimke. "You take the departments here. Negroes are kept back while incompetent whites are promoted over their heads. Then they are segregated in the various offices. They are considered good enough to work in the same office with whites, and yet they are cultured and refined men and women." Members of the Academy were in attendance from all parts of the country. BRITISH COMMISSIONERS VISIT HAMPTON Hampton, Va., Jan. 4.—Among the distinguished visitors who have recently studied Hampton's educational aims and methods have been three members of the British Educational Mission: Sir Henry Miers, vice chancellor of the University of Manchester; Dr. John Joly, well-known authority in raido experimentation and member of the teaching staff in Trinity College, Dublin; Rev. Edward M. Walker, librarian of Queen's College, Oxford University. TOGOLAND MAY GO TO CZECHO-SLOVAKS Prague, Jan. 6.—According to the report here the entente powers have decided to give to Czecho-Slovakia the former German colony of Togoland, in West Africa, and a portion of Hungary, so that the boundaries will conform with the historical frontier of Slavic territory. LIFTING. LIFT, TOO! Demands in Capital. Part in Reconstruction DRUGS PHILIP'S DEPARTMENT STORE 2 Division of Negro Economics Justified Secretary Wilson of the Department of Labor, in His Report to Congress, Says the Economic Condition of the Negro Wage Earner Has Been Helped. CAUSES OF NEGRO MIGRATION Secretary Recommends Continuance of Division of Negro Economics as Necessary Institution During Period of Reconstruction. WASHINGTON, D. C.—The report of the secretary of labor to congress is of great interest to Negroes. It shows that the U. S. government through the department of labor is really solving some of the great problems seriously affecting the economic condition of the Negro wage-earner. In referring to the establishment of the division of Negro economics, the secretary of labor says: "In the previous fiscal year the attention of the department of labor has been repeatedly called to specific problems involving race relations. During 1916 and 1918 perplexing questions had arisen and investigations had been made without regard to Negroes. With the greater industrial efficiency demanded by the war it became apparent that a more harmonious adjustment of labor relations between whites and Negroes was imperative, especially in view of the fact that the latter race makes up over one-tenth of our total population and includes about one-sixth of the working population. It has long been the policy of the department to avail itself of the best expert knowledge obtainable in the administration of such problems as have arisen." Staff Appointment Urged by Both Races. The appointment of a Negro as adviser to the secretary on matters relating to the Negro race was urged by many white persons as well as Negroes and was favorably recommended by the advisory council of the de- Here is the new longwaisted frock which Paris is featuring, charmingly combined with the new double flying panels. This displays the combination of refinement, simplicity, and chic, which have made Pictorial Review Patterns justly famous. ```markdown ``` THE SPRING Fashion Book and February Patterns NOW ON SALE PHILIP'S D WE NEED MORE ROOM. 4935 The F mabraW H ashtak department of labor. After consultation with many persons of both races, the secretary appointed Dr. George E. Haynes as his adviser, with the title, director of Negro economics. According to the secretary's report, this step was taken not only because the advice of an expert was necessary but because it was generally felt that a race which makes up such a large share of our industrial army and has contributed so generously to our military and naval forces is certainly entitled to a seat at the secretary's council table when matters affecting its interests are being considered. These committees have worked close co-operation with the first state directors of the U. S. environment service. Negro Migration of Great Co. Congress is also informed to very extensive report on the situation of the Negro has been made the department of labor under supervision of Dr. James H. D. president of the Jeanes and funds for Negro education in south. The investigation was prior to the appointment of a de- of Negro economics. However, report was submitted to the de- Duties Defined. "The function of the director of Negro economics," says the secretary, "is to advise the secretary on matters affecting the Negro wage-earners and to outline and direct plans toward greater productions in agriculture and other industries. The work of this division since its establishment has amply justified its creation and my policy has been to refer to it for advice concerning administration of all problems peculiar to Negroes as wage earners." The Work of Field Organization. Congress is informed that state conferences with local organizations have been held in North Carolina, Georgia, Kentucky, Ohio, Florida, Mississippi and Illinois and have received the strong support of the governors and state councils of defense as well as many fraternal, religious and educational associations; that co-operative committees of whites and Negroes have been organized in seven states, namely: Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, Ohio, Virginia and Kentucky; that the appointment of such committees is now in progress in five additional states—Illinois, Michigan, Missouri, Pennsylvania and New Jersey; and that county and city committees have been appointed in seven of thee states. This work is carried on under the supervision of the director of Negro economics and by a staff of state supervisors of Negro economics with the view of promoting good feeling between the races whereby Negro labor can be used to its greatest productive efficiency under the most favorable conditions. Dress g153 25 cents 4935-37-39 South 24th, South Side. The Fastest Growing Store in Omaha. "WATCH US GROW." THE MONITOR HA'S BUSINESS DISTRICT These committees have worked in close co-operation with the federal state directors of the U. S. employment service. Negro Migration of Great Concern. Congress is also informed that a very extensive report on the migration of the Negro has been made by the department of labor under the supervision of Dr. James H. Dillard, president of the Jeanes and Slater funds for Negro education in the south. The investigation was begun prior to the appointment of a director of Negro economics. However, the report was submitted to the director of Negro economics for final preparation and revision. This report is now in press and will be available for distribution in the near future. "Among the circumstances disclosed by Dr. Dillard's investigation," says the secretary, "was the fact that the exodus of Negro workers has been the largest where lynchings and other forms of race friction had been the greatest." Later reports from the field indicate that such evils are retarding the efforts of the department of laor to allay labor unrest and to distribute properly the labor supply throughout the south. "While the functions of the department do not extend to recommendation of specific means for dealing with this menace, and while its correction lies wholly with the several states, it seems proper to point out that it is a constant cause of unrest and that it is making harder the work of the department of labor to increase the efficiency of Negro wage earners by improving their conditions. It is a duty to point out the effects of such evils and to state that only its total ailition will serve to replace unrest with contentment. In the fulfillment of this duty the department urges universal assistance in promoting co-operation between the races for the harmonizing of their relations and for the vigorous and unfailing enforcement of the law." For Rent—Unfurnished room for light housekeeping. Hutten Flats, 1107 North 19th street. Webster 2177. Mrs. T. L. Hawthorne. 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 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 GOVERNMENT SAYS DO NOT BUILD ```markdown ``` Lynching. WOMEN'S AND MISSES' SERGE DRESSES DRUGS FRANKLIN'S GULL (Larus franklini) Length, fifteen inches. During its residence in the United States Franklin's gull is practically confined to the interior and is the only inland gull with black head and red bill. Range: Breeds in the Dakotas, Iowa, Minnesota, and the neighboring parts of southern Canada; winters from the Gulf coast to South America. Habits and economic status: Nearly all of our gulls are coast-loving species and spend comparatively little of their time in fresh water, but Franklin's is a true inland gull. Extensive marshes bordering shallow lakes are its chosen breeding grounds, and as many such areas are being reclaimed for agricultural purposes it behooves the tillers of the soil to protect this valuable species. When undisturbed this gull becomes quite fearless and follows the plowman to gather the grubs and worms from the newly turned furrows. It lives almost exclusively upon insects, of which it consumes great quantities. Its hearty appetite is manifest from the contents of a few stomachs: A, 327 nymphs of dragonflies; B, 340 grasshoppers, 52 bugs, 3 beetles, 2 wasps, and 1 spider; C, 82 beetles, 87 bugs, 984 ants, 1 cricket, 1 grasshopper, and 2 spiders. About four-fifths of the total food is grasshoppers, a strong point in favor of this bird. Other injurious creatures eaten are billbugs, squash bugs, leaf hoppers click beetles (adults of wireworms), May beetles (adults of white grubs), and weevils. Franklin's gull is probably the most beneficial bird of its group. Emma is dead. She died, not perhaps altogether that others might live, but she surely died to make an American holiday. Most of her life she had been petted and dined, for it was designed that she put on weight, much as the female of the species objects to embonpoint. Emma was, in her tender youth, removed from base hospital 15 to base 32. And that is just where interest for all the folks at home who have boys at base 32 starts, for surely no member of the hospital so far forgot his surroundings as not to mention Emma in his letters. So Emma grew and grew. Recently the end came. It was announced in a letter home thus laconically and graphically: "We ate Emma yesterday." She was served to the hospital attaches, and while it may be disqualified to say so, the diners say she tasted better than American pork. But weep not, you outsiders who read this, for Emma was only a wild hog.—Stars and Stripes. One artillery unit worked hard during the afternoon of the second day of the attack to get its pieces into position. It had moved up for the second time, and had not fired a shot. It was four o'clock when the lieutenant in command gave orders for every one to stand by. The gunners were to fire their first volley into the German lines. Every one stood waiting for the final word when the telephone rang and word came that the infantry had advanced so far that it would be necessary to move up again before going into action. "Oh!" said a gunner; "those infantry guys ain't got no respect for us at all!"—Stars and Stripes. Find more wheat, it came; more pork, it came; save sugar, it was done. So Americans answered the challenge of German starvation. 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CRAIG MORRIS DENTIST 2407 Lake St. Phone Web. 4024 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 AMOS S. SCRUGGS Attorney-at-Law 13th and Farnam 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. Liberty Drug Co. EVERYBODY'S DRUG STORE We Deliver Anywhere. Webster 386. Omaha, Neb. TOP NOTCH CAFE 24th and Hamilton Sts. Under new management. Week days, 8 a. m. to 11 p. m. Sunday, breakfast 9 a. m. to 11:30 a. m. Dinner, 1 p. m. to 8 p. m. Short orders, 9 a. m. to 11 p. m. Mrs. Irene Banks and Mrs. Mary Anne Logan, Props. For Rent 7 room—4220 No. 33rd St. 6 room—1713 Nichols St. Western Real Estate Co. 413-414 Karbach Block Douglas 3607 Wolf's Semi-Annual Sale Men's Fine Furnishings 1421 DOUGLAS ST. Events and Persons Events and Persons Mr. Clarence Trent and Mrs. Susie Smith were united in marriage Thursday afternoon at 3 o'clock at the residence of the bride, 2512 Lake street. The parlor was beautifully decorated for the occasion. Mr. George Ray was best man and Mrs. Clara Chiles, bridesmaid, while Mrs. Flossie Stewart played the wedding march. Rev. W. F. Botts performed the ceremony. 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. Des Dunes orchestra will be at the Phi Delta hop January 28. Will you? Leroy Broomfield returned home last Friday and William Jackson returned home Monday from camp. Ole Jackson left for Lincoln Monday evening to visit the capitol. Mesdames E. Hill and M. Gaines are visiting relatives in Kansas City. Mr. and Mrs. L. O. Gregory entertained at whist Saturday, December 28, complimentary to Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Serrant of Chicago. The prizes were won by Mrs. Phillips and Mrs. Solomon and Messrs, J. F. Smith and G. B. Robbins. The booby was won by Mrs. McDaniels. 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. R. T. Walker entertained Monday, December 30, in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Serrant and Mrs. Randolph Workuff. Why not take a course in conversational French with R. L. Desdunes. 2215 North Twenty-fifth street? Phone Webster 3300.-Adv. Mrs. Christopher Fox entertained at dinner Sunday in honor of Mrs. Alebrt Crosswright of Atchison, Kas, and Miss Darlene Reese of Denver, Colo. Mrs. R. Caldwell and daughter, Irma, of Mason City, Ia., spent the holidays with her daughter, Mrs. Harry Lewis. Services at St. Philip's church at usual hours Sunday. Everybody welcome. Mrs. F. K. Stone and Mrs. W. C. Craig have their father, Oliver Tribue, of Kansas City, Kas., as a guest during the holidays. Mrs. Craig also has as her guest Mrs. Myrtle Brown Wallace of Denver. Everybody is going to the Phi Delta Auxiliary hop, January 28, 1919, at U. B. F. and S. M. T. hall.—Adv. Mrs. Martha Lewis of Topeka spent a week with her son, William Lewis, en route to St. Paul, where she will spend the winter with her sons, Thomas and Mote Lewis. Mr. W. T. Adams and daughter hae left for the south where they will spend the winter. Mrs. Antonio Peak after a protracted illness died at her home December 24. Her maiden name was Viola Sparks. She was born in St. Joseph, Mo., but reared in Omaha. Her husband, five children and other relatives survive her. The funeral was held from the home Saturday morning at 10 o'clock, the Rev. John Albert Williams officiating. Interment was in Forest Lawn. Mrs. Walter Stephens of 2707 Corby street entertained at Christmas dinner for her four brothers, Alfred, Larry, James and Harry Peoples, with their wives and wives' mothers. The Woman's Auxiliary of St. Philip's Episcopal church met Thursday afternoon at the residence of Mrs. J. F. Smith, 3027 Manderson street. The auxiliary held its usual birthday party New Year's day at the rectory. Snow's College of Dressmaking, Mrs. Ridley, 1922 North 25th street. Mr. and Mrs. Harvey King of Colorado Springs have been delightfully entertained the past two weeks. On December 20 Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Artison of 2418 Burdette street, entertained a party of friends in their honor; on Xmas day Mr. and Mrs. Haywood Vawter of 1716 North 28th street, entertained them at dinner; Xmas night Mr. and Mrs. Chas. McAlster of 2520 Patrick avenue, entertained at whist in honor of Mr. and Mrs. King. After an extended visit in Omaha, Mrs. Harvey King of Colorado Springs, Colo., will return to her homq in the coming new year. One furnished room for man and wife. 1133 North 18th street. Webster 3214. NOTICE The Hop which was to have been given December 19, 1919, under the auspices of the Phi Delta auxiliary, was postponed on account of the "flu." It will be given Tuesday evening, January 28th, 1919 at the U. B. F. and S. M. T. hall, 24th and Parker--Adv. THE MONITOR HOME GUARDS DISSOLVED The following is the official order for dissolving the Home Guard: State of Nebraska, Adjutant General's Department Office of the Adjutant General Chief of Staff, Lincoln December 31, 1918. Home Guard General Orders No. 4 1. The emergency under which the organization of the Home Guard Companies in Nebraska was authorized by House Roll No. 6 enacted at the extraordinary session of the legislature and approved April 8, 1918, having passed, all Home Guard Companies organized under the provisions of this act are hereby mustered out of the service of the State of Nebraska 2. At this time I wish to express my appreciation of the services rendered by the Home Guard organizations of the state. But few cases have arisen which have called for the services of the Home Guard as such, but the willingness displayed by the Guards on these occasions showed the spirit animating the organization. H. E. Clapp, Adjutant General. Captain E. T. Swobe, who was in command of the local Colored company expressed to The Monitor his regret at the abandonment of the Home Guard. Captain Swobe said: "I appreciate the spirit and enthusiasm which the men were putting into the company. They were responding admirably. It was a pleasure to serve with them and I feel confident that mine would have been the crack company of the regiment." PATRICK GOES TO CHICAGO; PARKER SUCCEEDS HIM Bert Patrick, who has been advertising solicitor for The Monitor for several months, left last Thursday afternoon for Chicago to enter the employ of the Kashmir Chemical company, a large and growing firm which is putting out a splendid line of toilet articles, unsurpassed by any firm in America. It is a mark of progress when members of the race can finance, manage and put upon the market the high class of goods manufactured by the Kashmir company. Mr. Patrick will be one of the road representatives of this firm. As his work and connection with The Monitor has helped to land him this position it is confidently believed that wherever he goes, if opportunity permit, he will not fail to put in a good word for The Monitor. Mr. George Wells Parker has now added to his other duties on The Monitor those of advertising manager. THE N. A. A. C. P. FORUM WELL ATTENDED The Forum of the N. A. A. C. P. held an interesting and well attended meeting at St. John's A. M. E. church last Sunday afternoon. George Wells Parker delivered an able address on "The Basis for Permanent Peace," which was thoroughly enjoyed by all present. Mr. Parker gave a careful analysis of the causes leading up to the war, which might be epitomized as commercial jealousy. He emphasized the difficulties to be settled at the peace table centering around "a League of Nations" and "the Freedom of the Seas." His conclusion was that the only basis for permanent peace would be popular control of wealth and the submission of the question of the declaration of war to the vote of the people. With this policy of every nation of the world peace would be permanent. The forum will meet at 4 o'clock next Sunday afternoon when the following program will be given: Chorus, "Come Where the Lilies Blow;" recitation by Miss Rachel Woods; solo, by Miss Ray Middleton; recitation by Miss Ione Lewis; male quartette; paper, "Progress of a Race;" Miss Iola Brown, and a solo by Miss Darlene Duvall. CHORAL CLUB GIVES DANCING PARTY The Choral club, a newly organized musical association composed of several of Omaha's leading young ladies, gave an informal dancing party New Year's night at the residence of Mrs. J. E. Brown, 2883 Miami street. Several of the returned soldiers were guests. WIFE OF BISHOP FLIPPER DIES Atlanta, Ga.,—The wife of Bishop J. P. Flipper of Morris Brown college, who is the head of the African Methodist church in Georgia, died shortly before 10 o'clock Tuesday night. She was 58 years old and is survived by two sons and one daughter. We wish to thank our friends for their many kindnesses and beautiful floral designs during the illness and death of our beloved wife and sister. MRS. JENNIE STROTHER MISS NELLIE HAWKINS CARD OF THANKS MISS VICTORIA OVERALL DIES IN KANSAS CITY Was One of the First Colored Girls to Graduate From Omaha High School—Body Brought Here for Interment in Family Lot. THE body of Miss Victoria Overall, daughter of the late Edwin R. Overall, accompanied by her brother, Guy, was brought to Omaha from Kansas City Sunday morning and was interred in the family lot at Prospect Hill cemetery Sunday afternoon at 1 o'clock, the committal being said by the Rev. John Albert Williams. Miss Overall was one of the first Colored girls to be graduated from the Omaha high school and has been one of Kansas City's most successful teachers for many years. She was active not only in educational work, but also in charitable and religious work, being a faithful communicant of and diligent worker in St. Augustine's Episcopal church. Miss Overall had been in poor health for some months and died Dec. 29. Funeral services were held Saturday morning in St. Augustine's church, the Rev. Rohming officiating, the body being brought to Omaha for interment. Between the hour of arrival and interment the casket rested in the chapel of the Silas Johnson Western Funeral home. Her father, Edwin R. Overall, was the first Colored man to hold a clerkship in the Omaha postoffice, and at the time of his death was one of the oldest and most highly respected letter carriers in the city. Sunday morning, despite the cold weather a large crowd was present, and the fullness of each heart was poured forth in prayer, song and speech at the old time covenant service. This was followed by the Lord's supper. At 1 p. m. Sunday school convened, and after an interesting session, the election of officers was held, with the following result: Superintendent, Mrs. Odessa Harris; assistant superintendent, R. L. Turner; second assistant, A. F. Flannigan; secretary, Miss Aline Bentley; assistant secretary, Miss Beatrice McGowan; treasurer, G. Levirt; organist, Miss Irene Cochran. Don't fail to send your children to this able body of officers to learn of God's word. Let this be a banner year for our school. At 6:30 came the B. Y. P. U., another interesting auxiliary of the church. The following officers have been chosen for the ensuing year: President, Mrs. Lena Dallas; vice president, Mrs. Fred Clark; second vice president, Rev. M. D. Johnson; secretary, Mrs. J. Gorham; assistant secretary; Neola Jenkins; treasurer, Mrs. L. Webster; organist, Mrs. Clara Toddy Guy. The first report on the systematic giving fund was read last Friday night, and a total of $4,000 was reported raised since May 5, aside from the current expenses of the church. The sick of the church are Mrs. L. Smith Davis and Mrs. Cooper and daughter. We hope for their speedy recovery. Old Cupid has been quite busy in our ranks the past few weeks. Among those who have fallen victims to his darts are Mr. J. Gorham and Miss Elizabeth Gipson, Mr. Wm. Baker and Miss Beatrice Kyle, Mr. L. Hatcher and Mrs. Hawkins and Mr. Clarence Trent and Mrs. Susie Smith. As the story goes, may they live happily ever after. Regular services next Lord's day. Your place is waiting for you. Start the New Year right—come out and find it. ST. JOHN'S CHURCH NEWS W. Rev. C. Williams, Pastor Sunday services were largely attended. There were five additions to the church. The S. S. campaign for new members closed last Sunday with the "Reds" as victors. The number of new scholars added will be given next week. Mrs. Janie Freeman is seriously ill at the University hospital. I desire to thank the friends for their kindness during the illness and death of my husband, Fred Williams. MRS. FRED WILLIAMS. BERT WILLIAMS IN VAUDEVILLE New York, Jan. 8.—Arrangements were perfected last week between F. Ziegfield, manager of Bert Williams, and E. F. Albee of the United Booking Offices, whereby Mr. Williams will take a flier in vaudeville for several weeks prior to going into the Midnight Frolic on top of the New Amsterdam roof. The big comedian opened at the Palace theater, New York, this week. He has all new songs and they are beyond a doubt the best collection he has had the good fortune to possess in years. ZION BAPTIST W. F. Botts, Pastor Special Sale on Clothing and Shoes Shoes and Slippers, best assortment in the city, now on sale $1.98 H. DOLGOFF 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 --- WARDEN HOTEL 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. THEODORE ROOSEVELT THEODORE ROOSEVELT, the stormy petrel of politics, is dead. It comes as a distinct shock to the American people, because, although death is as natural as life, we had somehow learned to feel that Roosevelt's ruggedness, strenuousness and vitality, would ward off death for many years. That he was a sick man, all knew, because the Teddy of the last few years did not exhibit the healthy, fighting, forceful Teddy of other years. But death has claimed him and the Americans bow with sorrow over his memory. We are not prepared to give a final estimate of Theodore Roosevelt, undoubtedly one of the greatest Americans who has ever lived. He was a man of strong opinions and decisive action and, like all such men, he made strong friends and strong enemies. But even his enemies respected him, while his friends loved him. Perhaps the republicans have never forgiven him for splitting the party, nor the Bull Moose for having deserted them after they were willing to follow him unto death. In these two famous political moves, Roosevelt, who had become almost a god, was found to have feet of clay. There are still those who claim he acted for self and those who claim he acted for the good of the American people, but time alone must discover the real motives before judgment is finally passed. As to the race, Roosevelt has been acknowledged as a great friend and benefactor. His trenchant statements regarding the race problem made the Negroes of America adore him, yet it remains true that Roosevelt, during his seven years as president, never brought any real legislation to help the black man in the south. His entertaining Booker Washington electrified the country and the Negro; his wholesale discharge of members of the famous Twenty-fifth brought questionings and discouragement. His verbal acknowledgement of the salvation of his Rough Riders at San Juan through the bravery of Negro soldiers, received widespread commendation; his written words that he and his men forced the Negro soldiers up San Juan hill at the points of six-shooters, was condemned as a gross injustice by those who knew the truth. And so throughout his public life, Roosevelt has been a man of strange dictions and contradictions, and his memory must be left to posterity for final judgment. And now he is dead. With a hundred millions of Americans we mourn his death. We are willing to forget his faults, whatever they might have been, and glory in the fact that they did not dwarf his soul. He was a scholar and a statesman, and he was the apostle of the strenuous life, a live, red-blooded creed that remade America. He will not be soon forgotten. He has made contributions to literature and science that will remain a part of America's treasures as long as there is an America. He has filled a great place in the national life and is deserving of a great niche in the hall of fame. May he rest in peace. POLITICAL SOWING AND REAPING Now that the new governor has been installed and nearly all state appointments made, there are a number of disgruntled Negro politicians who are venting their verbal wrath upon political victors, who seem to have forgotten them. That no Negro has been appointed to a creditable state office is not surprising, nor is it anything new. The Monitor could have forecasted just such a result two months ago, but The Monitor is not ready to lay all the blame upon the republican victors. The blame belongs somewhere else and that is with the Negro voters themselves. Locally, our Negro policitians never become active until about two months before election and on the day following election they enter a peculiar state of hibernation from which they do not rouse until two months before the next election. That is, they remain dormant unless there happens to be individual cases of activity, wherein some small job seems to be particularly desirous. This is the customary condition of politics among our people in this state and even when they awaken, there awakes with them a dozen or more different little cliques and clans which spend the greater portion of their energy fighting one another. This is the story of all local efforts and if the Negro voters think they are hoodwinking the party leaders, they have another guess coming. The party leaders are wise to our racial weaknesses in this regard. They know very well that the vast majority of our people will continue to vote the republican ticket, no matter how much side-stepping and passing the buck these party leaders may do, when it comes to giving our people merited recognition with any kind of respectable or remunerative positions. But someday we will get our eyes open and so will they. Douglas county, for example, which has the largest population in the state and is therefore one of the pivotal points, could not have been and would not have been carried for the republican party had it not been for the practically solid Negro vote which was cast as usual for the party nominees. The republican leaders know this, but evidently they are not much concerned. They think they have a mortgage on the Negro vote, or at least can control it, by pre-election pap, or because of our racial unorganization or disorganization. This will not always be so. Someday, and that day is nearer than some think, we will recognize the wisdom of sane, sensible and effective organization. Then our power politically, commercially and industrially, will be recognized and respected. Until there is co-operation among Negro voters and an eager desire to serve their race rather than their own selfish and petty interests, things will continue the same and we shall ever find ourselves out in the cold when the rewards are given out. LOST MEMORIES OUR eminent orator, Roscoe Conkling Simmons, has a pet phrase which he often utters and one which might be better left unuttered. When speaking of members of the race returning to Africa, how much have lost nothing in Africa save memory." True, perhaps; but what a great thing have we all lost when we lose the memory of that mother country which nurtured our ancestors and gave them a name and a home? For the black race throughout the world to become an organized and potent force, the primary necessity is a common racial ideal, a common purpose and a common cause. Can we in our upward struggle toward the light forget our millions of brethren in Africa and in the far corners of the earth? Have they nothing to teach us; nothing to lend us; nothing to encourage us? If the Negro in America believes that the fate of Africa is not wrapped up in his own destiny, he needs a new orientation. There is some honor to be an African and there is some pride to have flow in one's veins the blood of that continent that mothered the world and taught it civilization. We need not expect to return to Africa in order to love it. For the scattered millions of our race throughout the world there is only one place where we may rightly look to and call home and that is Africa. If we have lost our memories of Africa, let us recall them again and treasure them. Let us love her for what she has done, for what she is doing and for what she will yet do in the endless future. If all the world should turn against us and drive us out, it is Africa that would throw out her arms and say: "Come home, my children!" ORGANIZED AGITATION No one has ever attempted to deny the worth of intelligent agitation. Progress itself is marked by intelligent agitation and had it not been for intelligent agitation, we would still be around the mentality of mollusks. But the fault with racial agitation in America is that it is chaotic, unorganized and without a central objective. There are more than one hundred different organizations in these United States, pretending to fight for the rights of the race, and each one is fighting the other and putting itself forward as the only mouthpiece of the race. It is poor business. It accomplishes nothing worth while. In fact, it only assists in keeping us from realizing THE MONITOR the very things for which we are fighting. Why cannot the many different associations, leagues and societies, get together and map out a plan for organized effort? In that manner there might be something to hope for and something really accomplished. Each might still retain its own individuality, for there is room for all; but in union and sincere united effort there would be a breaking away from the multitude of petty selfish interests that cling to each and therein makes them ineffectual. We agree that each one has the concern of the race really at heart and that each one hopes to accomplish something worth while in mitigating the wrongs we suffer, but their number only spells weakness. Why not forget self and work for unity all along the line? The united voice of twelve millions of people means something, even in this great big world of ours. A COMMENDABLE AND VALUABLE WORK THERE has just come to The Monitor office, through the courtesy of Mr. Robert A. Pelham, a copy of the volume, Negro Population in the United States, 1790-1915. It is the most comprehensive statistical report ever published upon the subject and is particularly interesting to know that three well known race men, Robert A. Pelham, Charles E. Hall and William Jennifer, directed the large force of Negro clerks who tabulated the statistics which go to make up the large and exhaustive volume. These gentlemen are to be congratulated upon what has been accomplished. The report covers the growth and geographic distribution, migratory displacement and segregation, physical characteristics, vital statistics, economic statistics and general tables. It is also worthy of note that the word, "Negro" is capitalized throughout and the achievement of this end is personally due to Hon. John E. Bruce "Bruce Grit" of New York, the well known Negro journalist and one of the founders of the Hamitic League of the World. The Monitor is glad indeed to have been so fortunate as to secure a copy of this valuable compilation and thanks the government, Dr. John Cummings, Dr. Joseph Hill and the above named gentlemen of the race, whose labors have brought forth such a valuable work. Obvious Observations THE observatory glasses are all frosted this morning and the machinery all frized up. About two years ago Germany was giving Poland a hot time and now Poland is returning the heat with compound interest. As Methusaleh said, when examining the egg he had in cold storage for 900 years, "Any egg is likely to turn in the course of a few years." President Wilson says the tracks are all greased for permanent peace, a league of nations and the freedom of the seas; but why in the deuce are Lloyd George and Mr. Clemenceau always rolling boulders onto the ties? The new governor has stepped in and filled up the state house with friends and relatives, but Sam stands on the outside looking in—as usual. What did you ask? "Who is going to be the next nominee for president on the republican ticket?" Aw, ask us something easy. The returning soldiers are finally waking up to the fact that when a feminine grabs hold of something, she doesn't mean to let go. That is why they call her "the eternal feminine." If a hypnotist could teach the people how to mesmerize the coal man, he'd have a land office business over night. Who ever discovered blizzards, anyway? From the daily newspaper history of bootleggers we have come to believe that the only dry state on earth is located somewhere in the Sahara desert. Thanking you for the harmonious chorus of snores, we will now hire cellarwards and mutter a benediction over the coal pile. A THERMOMETER is a long tall skinny piece of glass tubing that is suffering with elephantiasis on the lower end. The purpose of the thermometer is to indicate the degrees of temperature and it is generally on the job strictly during the months of July and January. In July it tries to see just how far it can climb up without spilling itself over the top and losing its personality and in January it tries to see just how far down it can go and retain its respectability. Last summer it went into partnership with the sun and kept us sweating, fanning and cussing; a few days ago it changed partners and started waltzing with the north wind and has got us running, blowing and clapping. It's SKITS OF SOLOMON Thermometers too cold to cuss. But the temperament of a thermometer has always been known to have mercurial tendencies. It is flighty. It never has learned to stick around one objective and learn what permanency means. It seems that the interior substance of a thermometer delights to run up and down the tube and observe the different ways in which we human automats answer its traveling proclivities. Two weeks ago we were thinking of putting on B. V. D.'s and straw hats; now we are praying for some hawk-eyed genius to invent a system of insulation by which electrical heat can be distributed from the surface of the big and little toes to the mountainous projections of our ears. But that's the thermometer for you. It is never satisfied and eternally studying up some method to keep us humans knowing that it is on the job. It may think that it is acting smart, but by and by we will all get even. We'll be dead and won't give three whoops whether the thermometer stays on the job or not. AFRICA WATCHING AMERICA The following editorial notes, clipped from the Gold Coast Leader of October 26, will let our readers know that the Africans are not asleep as to what is going on in America. They are wide awake and America cannot do better than live up to the high estimation in which it is held: Our brethren over in America are not asleep. They are in dead earnest, and mean to secure their rights amid the present many-sided world activities. And, what is more, they are going about it in a practical matter of fact business way, which is most inspiring. Having, notwithstanding initial difficulties, succeeded in getting black men into the army and ensured their being officered by their own trained men and sent in company with American white troops to the western front, they naturally and quite properly turned their attention to their many disabilities in the home of democracy. And the way they proceeded about it was simple, yet singular. We shall tell of this in the course of these notes. But, for the moment, let us briefly recount the difficulties in merely offering service. It is known that when the United States entered the war and cast her fortunes whole-heartedly with the allies, the four black regiments of the regular American army were the first to be filled, and Colored volunteers were being refused all over the country for the simple reason that the government had not place for them. And for a time it seemed as if the authorities in Washington would succeed in shutting the black men out of the war and from active military service except as a laborer or menial. Even then the black man was prepared to serve. He was ready to stoop and conquer. No provision at first appears to have been made for the training of Colored officers, or even for Colored drafted men. Still our brethren over there were patient, ever ready to do their best. But they pressed forward their claim to serve, and today there in the American army seven hundred Colored officers, all men of education, intelligence and character and The Monitor Office 304 Crounse Block Sixteenth Street OPPOSITE POSTOFFICE ```markdown ``` We have moved our office Down Town Right Into Heart of Business District THE CHILDREN OF THE SUN H·L·W 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 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. at least a hundred thousand men of all ranks. As still illustrating the difficulties our race in America has to put up with, it is reported in one of their leading newspapers that a Colored lieutenant, a graduate of Yale university and of the Sheffield Scientific school, had been detailed from Camp Upton to the aviation school at Fort Sill in Oklahoma. He was provided by government with transport including accommodation on a Pullman car, Now mark the sequel. After he had crossed the Oklahoma border, he was told to get out of the Pullman car and go into the "car for niggers." In vain he protested that he was an army officer traveling under military orders. He was told he would have to get out or be arrested for violating the laws of the state of Oklahoma under the "Stars and Stripes." He, of course, refused to move. Result: he was at the next station taken off the train and put in gaol; then fined five dollars and costs. The railroads are said at present to be under government control, yet nothing was done in this case. We cite this story to show the actual conditions under which the black man is still striving to do his best in the preservation of civilization and to "make the world safe for democracy." For moving, expressing and hauling call Douglas 7952. Penn and Sibley. —Adv. THE MONITOR ] One Way of Making Hii Ge BSN MN Sey I so] fio Nae Ss | fa oi Sy ey woe _ SS One Way of Making Him Safe | tet ly ‘%) ° ' ype 3 [se Bety) ia PE lie Soe — 7 Gs Hi Miss Viola Lyons entertained at her home Monday evening. ‘The fore- part of the evening was spent in games and music, while the later art was spent in making candy and popping corn. The invited guests were Miss Ruth Collins, Mr. Ben Brown, Miss Bernice Lyons, Mr. Laur- ‘ence Ashford, Mr. James Walker and ‘Miss Gertrude Brown, | Mr. Rasburn Curtis and Mrs. Emma Peniston were united in marriage ‘Christmas even at 8:30 at the A. M. E. church before a large number of guests by Rev. J. S, Payne. The bride and groom were attended by Rev. and Mrs, 0. J. Burckhardt. Tm- ‘mediately following the ceremony the bride and groom and the guests re- ‘tived to the home of Mrs, Lela Flippin where a reception was tendered them. Many beautiful and yet useful gifts were received. The happy couple de- parted for Sioux City, Iowa, Thursday afternoon, where they expect to re- side until spring, Mrs, Sarah Walker shas as guest the past week her brother, Roy White, of Richfield Neb. Mr. and Mrs, 0. J. Burckhardt of 1236 Washington, entertained twelve guests at a sumptuous seven-course dinner Christmas day in honor of Mr, and Mrs, John Crawford of Oma- ha. A very delightful evening was enjoyed by all present. ‘The fourth annual banquet given by ‘the members of Lebanon lodge No. 126, A. F. & A. M., at Masonic hall, 145 South 11th December 27 was a marked success. The attendance was large and the decorations beautiful. The reception room was ablaze with flowers of niftiest handicraft, while the banquet room itself was of pic- turesque beauty. At the head of the table, above the heads of the guests was a golden eagle, about which were draped the folds of old glory. After the arrival of the guests, a snapshot was taken of all present, which was followed by the banquet proper. Splendid music was furnished by Brader’s orchestra. The program which was rendered very effectively by those taking part was as follows “America” Invocation Rev. I. B. Smith Introduction of Toastmaster......... Bro, Geo, B. Evans “Relation of the Masonic Fraternity | to the Eastern Star” Mrs. Gertrude | Haynes, W. M,, Amaranth Chapter No. 54, Address—“Life in Cantonment” : Bro, Clyde Malone “Our Heritage”. Mrs. Elizabeth Woods G. 8. M, of the H. of J. Kansas as Jurisdiction. Reading: Mrs. Jennie Edwards Responsive Remarks by . 1. T. MeWilliams, W. M. Mrs. R. E, Ford and the Misses Viola and Genevi ve Botts have re- turned home from tweir short visit in Highland and White Cloud, Kas., where they were visiting relatives and friends. Also Mr. Eugene Brown of Kansas City, Mo. Miss Freda Cooley and her guest, Mrs, Desheares returned to St. Joe, Mo., Saturday evening after spending bee dope: eal Want ieas Ly The Gatiering Place tas > ri <s B.* | She exe =| ae < a ee | | pA if ar OETA Soe | [Pac OLE ORS, fel: yg > Ge | LE = ied + EZLLZZF, SE Jxec™ Cer ae: i C= Six ity ee att : : | ae Chairs gi & \ & vt ee ! E. W. Killingsworth R. C. Price The Alamo Barber Shop and Pocket Billiard Parlor The best equipped shop in the state. Leading shop of the city. Baths, plain and shower, Cultured barbers. KILLINGSWORTH & PRICE, Props. Phone Webster 5784. 2416 North 24th Street. LINCOLN NEWS UNCLE SAM NEEDS OUR MEN. LET THE PORO SYSTEM TAKE CARE OF YOU [ Exmarming ZB \ : maormey\ 6 ) gg f “eV AO ae Mes Verena a ey, \ ear Ne ered oy b BP pie eaaehs | iB 2a feo 8826 pon praren PORO SYSTEM COMPANY SAINT LOUIS, MO. Dept. 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The Boy You Love further proof of the rapid literary The toy Youlove inthe, training | proxress Of his Face camp. will rake @ better soldier ‘an 4 better man ithe knows the ringing | YU Have Seen With Your Qua Eyes linos of “Fifty Yours, and the haunt | ino struggle of the Negro. for educa~ ine pathos of Black and Unknown | tion,” You know the vital human side eda.” Xou will find thes ‘That ts why you will appreciate and Weldon Jonngon's “Fifty Years and | That 18 why, you will appreciate and Other Poems," a book ‘the critica of | Walt to read ‘Twenty tive Kearse, in the world have called the ‘greatest | wurde, “the able founder and present poctical actieverment of the Colored oud og "Snow Hill" Normal afd. in: Race. Professor Brander Math dustrial Institute, Professor ‘Paul J, Columbia University has written @re- | Hanus of Harvard | University has markably fine introduction. Hanus oe Harvard oe From the Fields of Alabama Tender Haunting Lyrics ‘A hoy came fresh from the fields of | "amt there some one you'd like to Alabitma°ta work his way through '@ wend a hook provided, you could: find Session of the sumer school at Har= | Just the right book that would be a Nard" A’tew roughly seraorled poems | message a well a8 4 Boole. Georgia Eauirht the eye. of hl rofensor.” ho | Doulas Johnaon ep written dust auch Fesuit was a bool of these verses. To- | a hook’ of tender, haunting Tyriea. in Gay the author lin France, « cor- | “rho Tear of x. Woman." Why. not poral is fa Machine Gun "Company. | make at Teast one girl huboy by send: canwblle the great terary newapa- | Ini her a copy? pers of the east are saying that Way- eri frie Turner Carmichael given promixe | S795 9eo! tracy and the great out of ‘rivaling Dunbar. What do you | of dogrs? Alaude Cuney Hare, daugh Know of this, soldier author or (his | tor of the late Norris Wright Cuney book, “From the Heart of a Folk.” has collected the finest things written iter Handicai or said about trees ina Beautiful gift {In Spite of Bitter Maclse a Colored | book. William Staniey Braithwaite rman, fan edueator and e port, rove to. | has written the introduction. A position where the beat men of the | Another Race Bard community were proud to call him Many a scrap book contains treas- ther friend.” Now hls son, scarcely | ured clippingn of the poems of Charles nore than a. boy, overcoming the bit- | ertram Johnson as they oceasionally ee handicap. of failing” healthy has | uopeared in "the “newspapers of ‘ths published his first book, and sean |, day. Now in “Songs of my People, the critics on the great metropolitan | a new book Just from the press, the newspapers have acclaimed Josephs, | best of Mr. Johnson's poetry ts Copeck une Band of Gideon,’ not | ahah together in nermanent form SDL ohooke worthy of the best Iit= | and will give pleasure to the hundreds Sade He Reeetona oF the day but also'a | of admirers. ct 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 heauti- 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 wo. will take orders for them at the publishef’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 g Woman, $1.25., Twenty-five Years in the Black Belt, $1.50. ‘The Band of Gideon, $1.00. Songs of My People, $1.00 ‘Where the book is sent to a soldier or a sailor in a training camp there will be no charge for mailing. | Otherwise, enclose ten cents for postage with every order to be sent by mail. DO YOUR BIT!!i—GIVE A BOOK TODAY!!!! SEND ORDERS TO THE MONITOR. Alma, the young daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Monroe Williams, under- went an operation last week for the removal of adenoids. It is reported, however, that she is doing nicely. Mrs, Monroe Williams has as guest her mother, Mrs. May, of Cheyenne, Wyo., who expects to spend several weeks with her. The Optimisitie Set was forced to postpone its entetrainment on Xmas night, on account of the flu epidemic, but they hope to give it in the near future, A celebration of the 300th anniver- sary of the Negro’s arrival to Ameri- ¢a will be held at the A. M, E. church New Year's evening. NEGRO HEROES (From the New York Evening Globe.) Returning on the Celtic yesterday were five battle-scarred members of Colonel Hayward’s famous Negro reg- iment, by all accounts second to none in achievement in the great business of rounding up the Hun, The lady of the Bartholdi statue with her torch held gloriously aloft had benignantly gazed upon them, The dusky heroes must have done a little thing as they returned the gaze. They were glad they were back, as their shining faces attested. With all her faults they still love America. ‘They hope on that sun of the day of justice and equality will yet rise. Souls of black folk—what they feel may be left to psychologists to ana- lyze. But it may be surmised that something akin to bitterness at least temporarily finds. lodgment. ‘The world is being made a safe placé for democracy. ‘The president is abroad on the great enterprise of securing equality for all, Yet in the homeland he thinks it no shame to come in close affiliation with elements whose chief political prepossession is that democracy shall cease functioning when it approaches the cabin of the man of color, Not that the president is specially inconsistent or specially to blame. Our racial elements, those complaining most loudly against in- justice, are as cold as marble to wrong done to 10,000,000 Americans, Marshal Haig, in his talk at Col- ogne, counselled the British corre- spondents to do what they could to prevent an undue swelling of British heads, The advice is also good for us. When we feel ourselves being puffed up by thought of our national virtues, let us think of the Negro and be humble. It is by no means cer- tain that those who have worn the country's uniform and borne their full part in protecting civilization will fain the primary boon of being judged according to their merits as men rath- er than as members of a race against which there is discrimination more gross than that endured by any of the underdogs of Europe. In one respect our high professions are a sham, Mr. and Mrs. Theo. A. Thomas of 2312 North 27th street, entertained a party of riends to watch party New Year’s eve in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Harvey King of Colorado Springs, Colo. suuvuunsesauvancnsueetegcc80zc0UN PEANUT H HER SACRIFICE IF Br maid, Her gaze wandered often from her task to the view framed by the long window Jobn had put in above the sink for this very purpose. And the view— the garden—kitchen garden, of course, but so attractively arranged in neat plots and so gayly bordered by nodding flowers that the eye could not help but reap joy and gratification with every casual glance—the low hedge and the fruitful, John-tilled flelds be- yond. In Mabel’s opinion, the whole view was there for only one purpose—to form a fitting background for the broad-shouldered figure of John. Shirt- sleeved, with arms comfortably crossed and supporting his favorite briar in one hand, he leaned against the gran- | ite gatepost and thought things out. As If she could read through that thick mop of hair into his head, she knew his thoughts. She also knew they had been the same for weeks. She watched him gravely, her hands hanging idly in the cooling water, He could never solve his problem alone. Mabel wiped her hands deliberately, still gazing fixedly from the window. She felt that the moment for her to act nad come. Leaving the dishes un- | washed In the pan, she sped through the door, down the path and halted, panting at John's side. She felt his gaze resting on her; but she could not lift her eyes. Staring “hard at the pipe In his hand, she sought eee for speech. The tumultuous thoughts that had flooded her mind so | recently had ebbed as completely as if they had never been. At length: “John, your pipe’s gone out again.” “Bless me,” ejaculated Jobn, tn an amused tone. “Is that what you ran all the way from the house to tell me?" Angry with herself that sheshould | be so cowardly, torn by emotions she could not express, Mabel hid a tear wet face against her husband's sun- burnt arm. - “Out with it, girlie,” he said en- | couragingly. Mabel raised her head and smiled into his eyes, Then she plunged into | the very heart of her subject. “You ean enlist, John.” _ Her husband's face expressed min- _gled emotions. He slowly shook his head. “You know as well as I do that my | duty is here on the farm since I can find no one to take over the manage- ment. I can't leave and allow my crops to waste In the fields, What Is the use of rehashing these arguments? ‘I've gone over them a thousand times every day.” | “I have secret,” commenced Ma- bel abruptly. “Last year when I vis- ited Della, we both took the summer [course in farming. Naturally, John—" her eyes twinkled—"I don't know quite as much as you; bot I have been all ears and eyes ever since I returned. Haven't you noticed how many ques- tions I've asked?” John did not reply. He stood look- ing over her bead far off toward the eas? -n_ horizon. Mabel felt a eateh in her throat, but went bravely on. “I know all about farm accounting, and testing seed and—and—every- thing,” she concluded comprehensively, “Really, John, dear, I studied awfully | hard, and I've been at it ever since. I shall never again want to leave the farm to live In a city. Why, every time I turn round ontdoors now I learn something new. 1 think if farmers’ wives would all hire women to do their housework, and only had to think of meals to eat them, they could be 80 contented, and would feel so profes- sional and grow so healthy working with their husbands out in God's fresh alr. 1 have grown to love outdoors in such a wonderful seeing way that sometimes I can’t stand the thought of ‘a roof over my head.” ‘As she talked, John's hands were tenderly smoothing her soft hair back from her eager, flushed face. “Little wife, little wife,” he whis- pered. “John. dear, I honestly feel con: vinced that, with what udvice our good neighbors would give me if I needed it, and what I can always receive from the university for the asking, I coutd manage. And with the whole depart- ment of agriculture fairly dancing up and down with eagerness to answer all my questions—how could I fail? 1 never dreamed how many friends the farmer has until T began to study and to poke through your “les of compiled information.” She looked anxiously Into his face, “You belleve me?" “Mabel—yes,” he ejaculated, “But, dear, it Isn't easy—even for a man.” She sipped her arms around his neck. “Women are doing a thousand things PPR uterdtar Bee hark ye Mathai nedt bani Ss ng re atest ea talons, =m = A08\ 4] 7* One Pounn. § BJ sporoenrontis Bog <a amine oe e HA core Va Rag tier Se Ra ee etotoonontoteotnteteete eee | _ THE GAPITOL ; > SHOE REPAIRING : E We do the Best Repairing at Rea- | mooaaie’ Croce 4 All Work Guaranteed, ; 1 ROOK, Prep E enone Wenn tse io Rath st pene Vise ee ae ed - W. T, SHACKELFORD COAL COMPANY | Our Motto: “Service First” | Webster 202 13th and Grace DR. J. W. 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MARQUARDT CASH MARKET Retail Dealer in Fresh and Salt Meats, Poultry, Oysters, etc. 2003 Cuming St. Doug. 3834 Home Rendered Lard. We Smoke! and Cure our own Hams and Bacon, yand Cure our own Hams ®a¢ Bacon. | es A. Edhotm £. W. Sherman Standard Laundry 24th, Near Lake Street Phone Webster 130 rn | The Hamilton | SOFT DRING PARLOR (Cor, 24th and Hamilton : HOT LUNCHES | Get Acquainted With Toe _ SEZ And man 0 a= | ae Nestea a HOUSE, ay Wo | The Silas Johnson Western Funeral Home Webster 248 2518 Lake St. Liéenasd iecbatnis etaaeieces ins Uhl habe te sepsene Music Furnished Free. 6 SUNDAY— 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— Harry Carey in 'THREE MOUNTED MEN' "SOME WESTERNER" SUNDAY— Norma Talmadge in "BY RIGHT OF PUR- CHASE" MADAME HENDERSON HAIRDRESSER and MANICURIST Agent at the Celebrated Madam Walter DeVille. The Walker of Maitland. Dolores Gates. Phone Webster 1490 2866 Maple Street, Omaha, Neb. K. & M. GROCERY CO. We solicit your patronage. 2114-16 North 24th St. Petersen & Michelsen Hardware Co. GOOD HARDWARE 2408 N St. Tel. South 162 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. 1413 North 24th. Web. 4206. Established 1890 C. J. CARLSON Shoes and Gents' Furnishings 1514 No. 24th St. Omaha, Neb. Dr. Earnest E. Graves DENTISTRY 242]North 10th Street Telephone L 5263 LINCOLN, 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 chitterings. Joseph Vomacka, 27th and M streets. Phone S 2469. DRUG STORES 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. Des Moines News By W. H. Lowry Mrs. James Malone was hostess at a dinner party given in honor of six of her friends at her residence 1336 East 16th street, January 1. The table was beautifully decorated with cut flowers and the guests were served to a sumptuous repast. Attorney S. Joe Brown visited the soldiers at Camp Dodge New Year's day. The N. A. A. C. P. held their regular monthly meeting Monday evening at the Park street branch of the army Y. M. C. A. Mr. Bert Patrick, a representative of The Monitor, passed through the city Friday en route to Chicago. Luther Clark and Samuel Birt will sell The Monitor in Des Moines every week. These boys will also solicit subscriptions from their patrons. The pastors of the churches will be given reduced rates for annual subscriptions if they will notify the city correspondent. Rev. H. A. Perry, pastor of Bethel A. M. E. church, closed a successful rally at his church last Sunday. Rev. Perry is a real energetic young pastor and is doing a great work for his people. The St. Paul A. M. E. church orchestra will furnish music for the Park Street Branch of the Army Y. M. C. A. the last Sunday in this month overseas will deliver the principal adat 4 p. m. A noted speaker from dress. Phone in your notes to Market 986. Special attention will be given to churches, clubs and society notes. The Monitor is gaining a wide circulation in this city. It will pay to advertise in The Monitor. Your correspondent has been asked to drill the girls of the Patriotic League at the Army Club. These girls will be given physical drill according to Butt's Manual. Rev. S. L. Birt, pastor of St. Paul A. M. E. church installed the officers RECOGNIZED FOR HIS EFFICIENCY Des Moines, Ia.—At a meeting of the union at the Iowa Packing company $10 in gold was presented to J. G. Brown, a Negro member, as a token of appreciation of his services. Of the 400 men employed as laborers by the packing company, 50 are Negroes. Browne is a graduate of Fisk university. He was not envious of his fellowman, because having had superior training, he was compelled by force of circumstances to perform menial labor, but worked and did his work well. In July, 1917, he presented himself at the Iowa Packing company and was received as a common laborer. The management soon noted the superior manner in which Browne performed his work and immediately gave him other work that carried with it some responsibility. At one of the union meetings Browne was called upon to express his sentiments concerning a grievance that was to be presented to the superintendent of the packing company. He expressed himself so intelligently that he was placed upon the grievance committee and made spokesman for the organization. He presented the case to the superintendent in a scholarly way. The grievance was settled in favor of the union. By his tact and skill he avoided a strike and won the confidence of both the management and the union. During a recent caucus Browne was made the unanimous candidate for vice president of the union. Because of his efficiency the superintendent of the packing company has placed him in charge of the scales on the export floor. "He that humbleth himself shall be exalted." ATLANTA UNIVERSITY TO OFFER VOCATIONAL COURSES FOR SOLDIERS Atlanta, Ga., Jan. 10.—Atlanta university has just completed contracts with the government to give instruction to a thousand soldiers in various vocational branches during the present school year. The institution will also have classes in automobile driving and auto-mechanics, with Dewey Parker, formerly of the University of Michigan, in charge. TROUBLE IN ABYSSINIA Washington, D. C., Jan. 10.—A report from Cairo, received at the state department, says trotble has arisen in Abyssinia. It is reported that the Abyssinian government is sending troops to aid the Christians against the Moslems. Furnished Rooms—Strictly modern. With or without board. 1516 North 16th. Tel. Webster 4983. mes News H. Lowry of the Mite Missionary society Sunday evening with impressive ceremony. Rev, H. E. King, pastor of Union Congregational church and Rev. F. D. Woodford, pastor of M. E. church, are conducting an inter-church revival campaign. These churches have secured the service of Rev. Nannie E. Smith for the occasion. All Christians of the city are invited to take part. Rev, G. W. Robinson, pastor of Corinthian Baptist church, reports a steady increase in attendance at his Sunday services. Dr. Robinson has succeeded in building up a congregation which is a credit to his church. The B. Y. P. U. services are well attended and great interest is manifested in its program. The Mission Circle of the Maple Street Baptist church will meet at the residence of Mrs. Mary Collins, 619 East Second street, Friday. The Young People's Society club gave a literary entertainment January 7, and served refreshments for the benefit of the Maple Street Baptist church. This society is raising funds to furnish the pulpit for the new church. Mrs. S. Joe Brown. regimental company mother, accompanied by her associate mothers, Mrs. S. Bates and Mrs. Mattie Brooks, visited the companies at Camp Dodge New Year's day. The Uniform Rank of K of P. will initiate some new members next Tuesday evening. The company will begin its regular drill following the initiation week. Miss Ruth Shaw was operated upon Friday for appendicitis. The operation was performed at a hospital at Colfax. Her sister, Miss Hazel Shaw, is attending her during her illness. Deaths—Rev. Samuel Grant Childs, January 4. 1623 Filmore St. DELEGATES GET PASSPORTS Washington, D. C., Jan. 10.—Word has been received that the commission composed of Prof. Hawkins, Judge Harrison, Rev. Jermagin, Rev. Stokes and Dr. Waldron, who were delegated to attend the conference for Smaller and Weaker Nations in Paris, have received their passports and they will sail for France before the 15th of this month. DISMISSAL FROM THE ARMY Washington, D. C., Jan. 10.—Dismissal from the army of Captain Sam Bucklew, convicted of having converted to his own use $1,500 contributed by civilians at Camp Funston, Kas., for a Colored soldier community house there, was announced by the war department. PIONEER CITIZEN DIES Boston, Mass., Jan. 10.—J. H. Lewis, well known merchant tailor of this city, who retired from business several years ago, died at his residence, 11 Claremont Park, at the age of 73. GIVE GENEROUSLY FOR THIS WORTHY CAUSE "Another drive! Heaven help us!" Yes, another drive for relief of the starving millions of men, women and children in Armenia and Syria, countries sacred to those who love their Bibles. America is asking for $30,000,000 to save these people from starvation. Next week is the time set for raising this money. Our people always willing to relieve suffering will give and give generously for this worthy cause. Save those perishing children in Bible lands F. and A. A., York Rite, St. Luke's Lodge, No. 14, will meet the first and third Monday nights in the Knights of Pythias hall, Twenty-fourth and Charles streets. All members take notice. William Bridges, J. E. Johnson, secre- tary; H. C. Watts, treasurer. Gate City Lodge, No. 6674, G. U. of O. F., meets the first and third Monday of each month at Petersen's hall, Twen- fourth and Burdette streets. W. H. Payne, J. H., Johnson, P. S., 4012 South Twenty-sixth street. South 4459. Keystone Lodge, No. 4, K. of O, Omaha, Neb. Meetings first and third Thursday of each month. M. H. Hazzard, C. C.; J. H. Glover, K. of R. and S. Weeping Woold Lodge, No. 9566, G. U. of O. F., meets second and fourth Thursday of each month at U. B. F. hall, Twenty-fourth and Charles streets. R. S. Gaskins, N. G.; T. H. Gaskins, P. S. International Order, No. 631, Colored Engineers and Portable Holisting Engi- men meets at 2225% Lake street first and third Wednesdays in each month. W. H. Ransom, president; J. H. Headly, cor- respondent; J. H. Johnson, recording secretary; S. L. Bush, treasurer. Faithful Lodge, No. 250, U. B. F., meet second and fourth Fridays in each month it Rescue hall. Visiting brothers wel ome. 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 ca allen Jones, rental agent. Webster 110 THE MONITOR LODGE DIRECTORY CHATEAU THIEF Copyright Underwood & Underwood In this, one of the first pictures to tants of the town who remained during American soldiers. RUTH'S DRESS Copyright: Underwood & Underwood In this, one of the first pictures to reach this country of the battle of Chateau Thierry, are shown some inhabitants of the town who remained during the German occupation walking through the destroyed streets to meet the American soldiers. By JOSEPHINE MURPHY. Ruth was making her wedding dress; a dainty gown of fine sheer white or gaudy and cobweb lace, just such a dress as she had dreamed of having ever since the day Alan White had put a little ring with three blue turquoises on her slender brown finger. The dress stood for a great deal of extra economy, and a lot of self-sacrifice on the part of her father and mother. Ruth's heart beat with joy as she hemmed the little ruffles. Mrs. Mills, passing by, stopped and touched the dress gently. "Isn't it pretty?" she said, wistfully, "I'm real glad we made out to manage it. Your father thought at first that it was foolish to spend money on a white dress when you needed so many other things. But I insisted. I remembered when I was married I wanted a white dress, too, but they aft said it was such foolishness that I gave up the idea and was married in my brown silk. But as I have ever since wanted one I was determined you should have yours." "Dear me! There's Miss Helen coming across the field." Irene, who had entered a few minutes before, ran and opened the door for her, while Ruth hurriedly gathered up her ruffles. "Mother, help me get these out of sight. Miss Helen mustn't see this dress. She's such an old gossip." Although the dress and ruffles were safely tucked away before Helen came in, her sharp eyes did not fall to notice a piece of lace on the carpet and a white thread clinging to Ruth's skirt. She had a feeling something unusual was taking place, but said nothing about it, although she prolonged her visit, and talked until Ruth almost lost her patience. So Helen went home without having been taken into Ruth's confidence, Neither Miss Helen nor anyone else in Westwood was destined to see that dress of Ruth's. On the day that it was finished, Ruth's heart beat fast with joy, as she said it carefully on the bed in her room. Irene, who was inclined to be absent-minded, entered the room shortly after to curl her hair. She lit the lamp, gave a little "pouf" at the match and tossed it carelessly away. In another minute Ruth's dress lay a heap of charred rags. When Ruth came in and beheld the remains of the gown she had made with such pride and delight a flood of tears streamed down her pale cheeks. She would now have to wear her dark blue silk, and it wouldn't seem like a wedding at all! After tea Mrs. Mills went over to Miss Helen and poured out the dismal story. This young lady listened intently, and for once was not forward with comment. After Mrs. Mills had left to go uptown Miss Helen threw a shawl over her shoulders and wended her way across the meadow to the Mills' home-stead. She found Ruth curled up on the sofa, her head buried in a pillow. She sat down beside her; putting her arms around the little figure, she pressed it closely to her heart. "I've heard all about it, dear," she whispered, "and I'm so sorry. Don't cry any more. Come over to my house, I've something to show you." Ruth wiped away her tears, and soon they were both tripping across the fields. Having reached Miss Helen's house, they went upstairs to the second floor, on which were four rooms. Pausing before the door of one, she turned to tuth and said tremulously, "I've never taken anyone in here before. This was my room long ago, when I was a young girl. I've never used it since I lit girlhood behind me forever." Opening the door, she went to a covered chest near the window. --- and opened it. A sweet, faint spliceiness floated up into the room as she lifted out a dress of white embroidered muslin, ivory tinted, from its long seclusion. "This, Ruth, was to have been my wedding dress," said Helen softly. "Long ago I was engaged to a young sea captain. When he left to go on his last voyage I promised to marry him when he returned, but his ship was lost, with all on board, during a terrific storm. My youth and happiness died then. Now, Ruth, I want you to take it to be married in." "Oh, dear Miss Helen!" cried Ruth tenderly, "I couldn't; why, it would seem—" "Wait, dear," interrupted Helen, "I don't want you to think I am making any sacrifice in giving you this dress. I've always wanted to see it worn by a bride; that is what it was made for." "Thank you," said Ruth. "Oh, dear Miss Helen, thank you!" No bride could have looked sweeter and fairer than Ruth on her wedding day, and Miss Helen wept tears of joy. (Copyright, 1918, McClure Newspaper Syndicate.) Green Thing A young married couple in Martinsville were telling each other what they wanted for Christmas. The husband got through with his part all right. When the wife snuggled up close and said: "Dearie, I want a lavaliere for Christmas." He answered her crossly: "We have enough d—— furniture in this house now, without having a lavaliere sitting around to fall over.—Indianaapolis News. Bobolink Restored to Favor. By reason of its depreciations on the rice fields, the bobolink was formerly rated the most destructive feathered creature on this continent. But the rice has moved away from the path of its migration, and on this account it has become almost harmless. Hence forward we may admire the protean bobolink without qualification, and, protected against its only important enemy, man, it will doubtless become a much more numerous species. Peculiar Articles of Commerce. Dried lizards are said to be an article of merchandise regularly imported into this country. They come from China, to supply a demand by Chinese residents in the United States. They are supposed to possess much medicinal virtue when ground to powder and mixed with certain other curative substances. The Chinese used dried toads for a tonic, salted scorpions for smallpox and fossil crabs as an antidote for poison. All Called On to Show Courage. Whatever your sex or position, life is a battle in which you are to show your pluck; and woe be to the coward! Whether passed on a bed of sickness or a tented field, it is ever the same fair play and admits no foolish distinctions. Despair and postponement are cowardice and defeat. Men were born to succeed, not to fail—Thoreau. Unpalatable Ship "Bread." In grandfather's day a ship took on her supply of bread for a voyage in casks before leaving home. This supply had to last until the end of the voyage, though that might be a year or two. The bread was in the form of hard biscuit. It kept fairly well when dry, but often it got damp and moldy, or wormy. The Kangaroo Industry. In Australia kangaroo farming is an important industry. The hides are valuable and the tendons extremely fine; indeed, they are the best known to surgeons for sewing up wounds, and especially for holding broken bones together, being much finer and tougher than catgut, which is used extensively. Smoke John Ruskin se Cigar. Biggest and Best.-Adv. CLASSIFIED ADS CLASSIFIED ADS FURNISHED ROOMS FOR RENT. Neatly furnished rooms for light housekeeping. 722 N. 16th st. Tel. Doug. 9027. J. L. Webster.—Adv. Furnished Rooms—Strictly modern. With or without board. 1516 North 16th St. Tel. Web. 4983. Furnished room for man and wife or women. Tel. Web. 1654. 2115 Clark street. Furnished room, strictly modern, 911 Capitol avenue. Mrs. J. H. Broomfield. Douglas 2378. Neatly furnished room in private home. Strictly modern. 2524 North Twenty-fifth street. 10-27 FURNISHED rooms; strictly modern; men preferred. 2204 N. 19th st. Tel. Web. 3308. FOR RENT—Right at 24th st. car line; two nice, large furnished rooms for couple; also a smaller room. 2317 Charles. Webster 4745. A furnished room for rent. Mrs. E. M. Wright, 2620 Burdette st. Webster 5543. FURNISHED rooms for rent. 2622 Grant st. FOR RENT OR FOR SALE—Six-room house, furnished. Call Webster 5639. 1809 North 23d st. Furnished Rooms—Strictly modern furnished rooms for man and wife or for men. 2417 Caldwell. Mrs. G. Holmes. Furnished rooms. Strictly modern. 2705 Douglas street. Harney 6829. Mrs. I. Falls. A neat furnished room in modern home for man and wife, 3702 North Twenty-third street. Webster 3727 9-21 Neatly furnished rooms in private family. Strictly modern. Webster 1196. 9-21-4t First class rooming house, steam heat, bath, electric light. On Dodge and 24th st. car line. Mrs. Ann Banks, 924 North 20th st. Doug. 4370. Furnished Rooms—Neatly furnished rooms in a strictly modern home; one-half block off car line. Tel. Web. 4983. 1516 North 16th. Furnished Rooms—Strictly modern furnished room for man and wife. Mrs. Hueston, 2805 Ohio. FOR RENT—Furnished rooms. Call Webster 5639. Furnished Rooms—Strictly modern. W. Harvell. Webster 4760. FOR RENT—Furnished rooms, all modern. 2706 Parker st. Web. 1250. First-class modern furnished rooms. Mrs. L. M. Bentley Webster, 1702 North Twenty-sixth street. Phone Webster 4769. Neatly furnished rooms in a private home. Modern except heat. Men only. Webster 1760. Neatly furnished rooms; 1842 North 7th St. Call Webster 2812. Two furnished rooms, 2415 Indiana venue. Tyler 3399-W. For Rent—Modern furnished rooms, 320 North 28th Ave. Phone Webter 2058. Smoke John Ruskin 5c Cigar. Biggest and Best.—Adv. 5 ® e e : The Monitor Publishing Company : To be Incorporated Under the Laws of the State of Nebraska ee 7 : : Authorized Capital Stock $50,000.00 t Shares $10 Each Buy as Many as You Can Afford ©. : A Good Investment. Buy Shares Now. Become a Stockholder ina : Growing Business. If Interested Address eo ee z , e e e : The Monitor Publishing Co. % 304 Crounse Block OMAHA, NEBRASK/ ; ee C8 ve ea Va : ie ue ae ee bee ee | | | Be 3 ene ' | Oe ee ee ee ae ie a Se eee WITT “ 4 ‘| ss ee ae A ee CONGRESSMAN WHITE DIES IN PHILADELPHIA Was the Last Member of Race to Hold “ Seat in Congress—Retiring Speech a Classie—Made Prophecy ‘That Some Day the Negro Would Return to Congress to Stay. Philadelphia, Pa., Jan. 10.—Hon, George H. White, a member of the Fifty-fifth and Fifty-sixth congress from North Carolina, died here Sat- urady December 28. He was sixty +x years old and had been practicing iaw in Philadelphia for twelve years. Prior to his service in congress, Mr. White had served several terms in the North Carolina legislature and had been solicitor in his judicial district, embracing five counties in eastern North Carolina, At the ex- piration of his term in congress, he declined to go south because of the disfranchisement laws of his state. He was born in Columbus county, North Carolina, and removed to Craven, which way then in the Sec- ond district, now represented — by Claude Kitchin, who succeeded him. Upon retiring as a member of the Fifty-sixth congress, Congressman White delivered one of th most elo- quent and remarkable addiesses ever delivered before that body in the course of which he said: “I go as the last representative of my race in this body; but mark me, sir, the day will come when the Negro will return to these legislative halls and when he returns he will return to stay.” He was assistant city solicitor of the city of Philadelphia, grand mas- ter of the Negro grand lodge of Ma- sons of North Carolina and president of the White Lumber company, at the time of his death. He is survived by two children, George H. White of Pittsburg and one daughter. ZION BAPTIST W. FP. Botts, Pastor Last week the Xmas festivities held away, On Tuesday night the exer THE RIALTO—OMAHA'S NEW EST AND FINEST MOVIE HOUSE cises of the Sunday school were held and the long honored “tree” was dis- rensed with and an Xmas ladder took its place. The diversion was enjoyed by old as well as young, On Wednesday night the last. pray- er service of the old year was held and all who were not there have cause to regret it. On Thursday night a mask entertainment was given by the Mission Circle, unique in the fact that the entire program was composed of the elderly ladies of the church. Sis- ter Dotson, in her linen duster as the preacher, was the hit of the evening. This brings us to Sunday in the morning the pastor talked on “De- cision,” and in the evening on the theme, “Too Late.” ‘The holy spirit was truly with us and several were brought back into the fold by the power of these sermons. Next Sunday there will be covenant services at 11 a. m., followed by the Lord's supper, If you have been ner ligent in the past, start the New Year vight. Come out and renew your covenant with God and man, Auxiliaries are working nicely. Come out and find your place, ‘The sick of the church are improv- PLEASANT GREEN ; BAPTIST CHURCH The last Sunday of the old year found the church well filled at both services and two splendid sermons. Seven were added to the church and five were baptized. ‘The sick of the church are doing nicely. Brother and Sister Freeman have returned from Missouri. and Mrs. J. Shelton from Atchison. The Xmas tree entertainment was a splendid success in everyway and the program enjoyable, The pastor was given a raise in salary last week, Rev, J. Costello and wife were the recipients of many beautiful pres- ents and each of them received a diamond ring. MRS. JENNIE SELLERS. THE MONITOR LA GRANGE, TEXAS H. 1. Vincent A goodly number of teachers spent ‘heir vecation in La Grange this Xmas. ‘The committee chosen by the Fay- ette County Teachers’ Institute, to se- lect a suitable faculty for a summer normal to be located at La Grange next summer, met last week. Profs. + M, Mason, Giddings, D. G, Duval, William Miller, Schulenburr, George ‘T, Ware and wife, Flatonia, Mr. and Mrs, James Matthews, San Antonio, Miss Nettie Phearse, Hillsboro, and Miss Hattie Tillman, of Port Arthur, were among the visitors, The funerals of Mrs. Mary Ran- dolph and Mrs, Jane Blank were held last Thursday afternoon. Rev. S. A. Tillman officiated, Mr, Jonathen Zachary and Miss Pouline Phearse were married Thurs- day evenins, December 26, at St. James M, E. chureh. Rev. G. D. Mills performed the ceremony. Mrs, Edith Johnson accidently ran into a nail last week and painfully ‘n'ured her eye, The weather is very cold in this part of the world’s vineyard, The ground is as hard as a briekbat and you Inow that is some cold. ‘The fin is still on the fob, but not as eetively as it has been. Mrs. Amanda Stanlan and Mrs, Annie King ave still on the sick list All the churches had fine services on wateh ni¢ht end everything looks promising for a new start, Many have made strong resolutions to do better and if some of them really do anything, it will be well, for they haven't done much yet. Many boys are returning from the army and the camps, B. F, White is back on the job after a hard attack of flu. He says it al- most got him, but he finally won, Mrs, Jessie McKinzie says she is a seal: lover of. The Woniter. and Miva PALESTINE NEWS H, L, Vincent “lla Brooks doesn’t want to see me unless I have The Monitor. RUSENTS EXCLUSION OF SERGEANT WATKINS City, Jan, 3, 1919. Rev, John Albert Williams, Editor of The Monitor. My Dear Friend: T have just finished reading the let- ter of Sergeant Lucian B. Watkins t» President L. H. Bissell, Mlinois col’ere of Photography and T join with my Colored brother and comrade and say most emphatically, I too; resent it with all the might of my rebellious spirit. I resent it in the name of that mighty tidal wave of social and economic justice that is now envelop- ing the whole world in its mantle of human brotherhood, Rvether Watkins’ letter is a classic and should be preserved for the fu- ture and T say to our friend, Watkins, “Go to it!” We are with you until he'll freezes over and with Bissell under the ice. Justice, truth and fraternity, is marching on and the Bissells must get out of the way. With fraternal greetings to you and yours and The Monitor for the New Year, I am, n JESSE T. BRILLHART. l chet: aekt-oekieetieds — tet eee THE CHEERFUL CHERUB Hard work and simple | Joys, they sey, Keep one from getting dull end, gloomy, Sorne people seek w Gene Tir. e— I simply had it handed to me. 4 ercora” fe DEMOGRACY’S PROBLEM IS IN ITS SCHOOLS eR Ley aoe eee ea et Peery eee ie one [EDITOR'S NOTE.—The defects in our educational system pointed out by Dr. Van Tyne are the principal targets | at which the National Security League's great nation-wide campaign of “Patriotism ‘Through Education” is aimed.) Certain fundamental American ide- als must be impressed upon the Amer- fean youth. The crisis through which this nation recently passed before It could be brought to a whole-hearted support of a war begun for the pur- pose of preserving the most vital prin- elples upon which it was founded has aroused educators everywhere like a fire-bell in the night, to understand that we must employ our educational machinery more than we hate in the past to linbue every American citizen with a comprehension of democratic principles. If we can find some definite means of securing an understanding of demo- cratic Ideals, we may expect as @ result a patriotie zeal in dé@fending them. If Americanism is a belief in and a habit of supporting such ideals, then we may hope that such a process will produce it. Opposing Theories. The American's theory of the state Is that It exists to protect him in the enjoyment of life, liberty and the pur- sult of happiness; that the Individual | is the Important thing, not the state, An opposing theory, and it happens to. be the German theory, 1s that the state | 1s the important thing, that to it. the individual owes everything, Ife and liberty and even blind obedience of orders to do ernel and brutal acta, Why not teach that difference to boys and girls instead of mere dry facts about the organs of government and their functions. Let us not be so shy and modest about the virtues of our political system. The Germans are not. Let us say frankly that democ- ‘racy implies a nation in peace, that autocracy implies a nation in arma, We can teach frankly, too, that our great principle of local self-govern- ment Is wholly at conflict with the German ambitions for world-empire, and with her whole tendency of gov- ernment in provinces like Poland and Alsace-Lorraine. “Teach Too Little.” It is the spirit of our tnstitutions which we have fafled to Impart to the rising generations. We have been afraid to state that our democratic philosophy upholds the Chriatian spirit of brotherhood, asserts the wisdom of united action for the good of all, and seeks to save the weak from the aggression of the strong. We have refrained from saying that the auto- ) cratic philosophy operated to deaden |the sentiment of humanity; that in affairs of state it sneered at mercy and gentleness, at love and kind- “ness; that the foundation of that philosophy was the stern law of the survival of the fittest; that, to be concrete, Belgium, a weak state, had no rights when she stood in the | way of Germany, a big state, We have taught the Anferican youth | all too little about the foundations of their liberty. The story of the blood and suffering of the builders, of the “tempest that raged them while they nig of the martyrs who were the architects of those foundations, This history has been too little told. Auto- crats sce to It that their people are impressed with their rulers’ virtues and those of their ancestors, nt de- mocracies leave thelr citizens to take their liberties as they do the air they breath. 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Omaha has reason to believe that it still leads all large cities of the Unit- ed States in its per capita manufac- turing output, COLORED WAITERS MAKE GOOD Members of the New Omaha Athletic Club High in Their Praise of Mr. Irving Gray and His Efficient Corps of Waiters, On December 14, the new Omaha Athletic clnb opened its doors to the public and became one of the sights among the many fine buildings that is making Omaha a city beautiful and known throughout the country, As the opening of the club ap- proached, Mr. Irving Gray, well known as headwaiter of the Loyal hotel, was commissioned by the committee on cuisine to secure a force of capable and efficient waiters to take charge of the dining room. At the time, the commission to secure a large number of men was something of a real task. The war had depleted the list of avail- able men and all the hotels through- out the city were constantly sending out calls for waiters, good, bad and indifferent, just so they were waiters. But nothing daunted, Mr. Gray set to his task and when the doors ‘opened he had a force of men really repre- sentative of the best to be had in the line of dining room service. At the beginning, the men were paid $40 per month, board and a bonus of ten cents for every person waited upon. The bonus was something of a new idea and some men questioned the result, but now that the club is serv- ing an average of 800 persons a day, the bonus has proven a most encour- aging feature of the employment. So well pleased were the members with the service rendered, that on January 6, the salary of the men was raised from $40 to $60 per month and the bonus remaining the same. Hence the employment as waiter at the Athletic club has become something of a pre- ferred job among the fraternity of Omaha waiters, Mr. Irving Gray’s staff of waiters is as follows: Dillard Simpson, head- ie | Jeckey Hair Grower me! «JECKEY COLLEGE oie‘ George Watson and Henry Innis, cap- waiter of the grill room; David Russ, tains; Harry Schwein, timekeeper. ‘The waiters are: Samuel Sutton, George Laws, A. Hicks, P. W. Jeffer- son, G. D. Gordon, Joe Brown, A. How- ‘ard, Thos. Phillips, Dad Clark, Roy McCormick, L. Briggs, W. J. Moss, W. C. Foster, E. L. Reid, J. D. Carter, W. D. Taylor, Tony Jackson, C. E. Russell, W. Luke, George Rawls, M. Davis, H. F. McClure, N. Morris, Rob- ert Eunt, Calvin Ridley, A. H. Law- rence, A. Plummer, W. H, Peyton, Walter Bell, W. N. Moore and L. H. Gamble. The bus boys are: Frank Cunningham, Lester Price, Ben Simp- son, Wesley Robinson and Frank Coe. From the list it will readily be seen that the Athletic club force of waiters is now the largest of any in the city and it is to the credit of the headwaiter and men that they have done good team work and brought from the club high praise and sub- stantial appreciation of their worth. ‘The Monitor congratulates Mr. Gray and his men and hopes that they will continue in the future as in the past. BANNER YEAR FOR BUILDING ASSOCIATION The semi-annual meeting of the board of directors of the Omaha Loan and Building Association was held De- cember 27, 1918. Secretary Adair re- ported total assets of $11,126,240.37, a gain during the last six months of $609,845.15. Dividends earned for members during 1918 $479,659.86, the aggregate of loans made being $997,- 940.78. The statement shows the to- tal loans on first mortgages to be $9,842,989.71, Liberty bonds owned, $362,400.00; cash in banks, $445,636.01 and warrants and municipal bonds, $119,471.55. Secretary Adair reported to the board that never in the his- tory of the association were the pros- pects for a substantial growth better than at the present time. FREMONT NOTES Rey. Mr. Stapleton conducted splen- did services here on New Year's eve and morning. The Xmas program and the pro- gram New Year's eve in commemora- tion of the 300th anniversary of the landing of Negroes in America, were both well attended and thoroughly enjoyed. The amount of $9.60 was raised New Year's night for educational and missionary purposes, ‘After being closed for three years THE MONITOK the Larson theater will reopen Jan- uary 8th with the Smarter Set as the first attraction. Quite a number of visitors spent the holidays at Fremont. Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Watts enter- tained Rev. Mr. Stapleton and rela- tives New Year’s day. The family of John Berry, all of whom were quarantined with the flu, are recovering, Sidney Thomas spent a few days in Lincoln last wee. C. HERNDON. 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