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GROWING, THANK YOU! 5c a Copy Negro Migration Causing Concern Shifting of Population from South to North Raising Serious Problems Calling for Solution. THE CHIEF CAUSES OF UNREST Centenary Movement Interested in Raising Immense Sum to Be Used in Educating Wise Leaders to Help Situation. NEW YORK.—One hundred thousand Negro soldiers recruited in the South, according to a recent canvass, intend remaining permanently in the North. Negro workmen released from Southern munitions factories have come North by the hundred and, year after year, there has been a steady stream of Negroes flowing northward. "Now you have them, what are you going to do with them?" The South asked this question mirthfully when the migration first began, but mirth has slowly changed to anxiety as the visible shortage of labor increases. At present the North is beginning to ask the same question—what is to be done with the increasing Negro population? The problem is a double-barreled one, affecting both the South and the North, and one that must be solved speedily for the economic health of the nation. When called upon to give a reason for the steady northward migration of the Negro, Prof. J. O. Thomas, friend of the late Booker T. Washington, and, incidentally, examiner in charge of the United States employment service among the Negroes of New York City, smiled and related the following characteristic story: "What do you want to go North for, Jerry?" asked a Mississippi plantation owner of one of his Negro laborers. "Don't you know that the Southern white man is the Negro's best friend?" "Yes, boss. Ah reckon you am right; but when a Southern nigger can't agree with his best friends he don't quarrel with dem—he jes' naturally pick up an' leave dem!" "Negroes come North because the color line is not drawn quite so tightly and because they find a freer access to educational institutions than is possible in the South," continued Prof. Thomas. "But often they find much cause for dissatisfaction in their new environment." Education and specialized training, the Negro has discovered, are easily obtainable in the North; but the profitable application of a trade or profession, once acquired, is not quite such a simple matter. Seven years of university and postgraduate work made a competent physician out of a studious young Negro, but failed to put him on the way of obtaining either a practice or an institutional position. Recently he appeared at the United States employment agency in uptown New York, expressing eagerness to secure a job as porter at $50 a month and wondering why less competent white men succeeded in medicine while he failed. Thousands of Negroes who came North to work in munitions plants, although some few of them are good mechanics, are now working in New York and other large cities as unskilled laborers. Many of them feel that they are discriminated against in favor of white workers. Raising the average intelligence of a race also raises its sensitiveness abnormally, and the Negro in the North is getting restive. Have you heard of "The International League of the Darker Races?" This new society is enjoying a mushroom growth among the Negroes in the North and is also patronized by Japanese and other non-white elements of our cosmopolitan population. It is ultra-socialistic by inclination. At present its aims are rather vague; but whatever may be its ultimate objective, this organization portends a mass movement among Northern Negroes which must be properly directed if it is to be beneficial instead of harmful to American democracy. "The Negro church alone can guide such a movement," explained Prof. Thomas. "Educated or utterly illiterate, a Negro pastor wields more power among his people than any one else, and his opinions are more greatly respected than those of any other person. I believe that the Centenary program of the Methodist Episcopal church is a step in the right direction and will do much to prevent future racial misunderstandings. This program proposes the expen- THE MONITOR diture of $1,383,600 out of the $105,000,000 world betterment fund now being raised for the benefit of the Negro in the North. Community centers and educational propaganda will be counted upon to counteract any unbalanced anti-social tendencies which agitators may strive to stir up, while well equipped churches and intelligent, sufficiently educated, broad-minded Negro pastors are expected to aid greatly in the final satisfactory settlement of the difficult racial questions. Many ex-munitions workers have found remunerative employment as gardeners in New York's suburban districts, where they live well among agreeable surroundings. But most of the city's Negroes are grouped together in the congested Harlem district, finding life in the North a more complex matter than life in the old Kentucky home. Patriotism beats strong in the Negro heart, but religious leadership colors his whole life. He is by nature the most religious man on earth. Give him proper leadership and an even break in the labor market and there will be no race problems in the North. He is here to stay. Properly cared for he will make an admirable citizen, but he must be given a chance. PRESIDENT REQUESTTS ALABAMA GOVERNOR TO GRANT REPRIEVE Montgomery, Ala., March 16—Based on urgent telegraphic requests from various citizens of Chicago, President Wilson requested Governor Thomas E. Kilby by letter to grant reprieve to Sergeant Edgar Caldwell, a Colored soldier who was sentenced to be hanged at Anniston for the murder of Cecil Linton, a conductor on an Anniston street car. The president in conclusion wrote: "In view of the fact that this man was a soldier of the United States, would you not be willing to grant a brief reprieve in order that the attorney general, at my request, may examine the records in the case?" Arrival of the president's request was preceded by an appeal on the part of Caldwell's attorneys to the state supreme court, which automatically granted him a reprieve and the president was so informed by the governor. WHITE MAN'S PRIMARY HELD TO BE ILLEGAL Waco, Tex., March 18.—The "white man's primary" has been declared illegal and an injunction has been granted by Judge Erwin J. Clark of the Nineteenth district court at Waco restraining the White Men's Democratic Executive Committee from proceeding with the "white man's primary" ordered for the city of Waco on February 18. Judge Clark holds the primary at which only white men would be permitted to vote as violative of both state and federal constitutions, and also the Terrell election law. This is the first time the "white man's primary," under which white men have been able to control affairs of their cities without interference from the Negroes, has been attacked in the courts. "ROYAL GARDENS" SHOW PLACE OF CHICAGO Chicago, March 18.—New Orleans was moved to Chicago this week with the special production at the Royal Gardens of the Grand Mardi Gras Carnival, in which several hundred people participated, costumed in all of the gorgeous styles of exclusive aristocracy and royal court. The crowning of Rex was the feature of the occasion and the affair was undoubtedly one of the events of the season. The Royal Gardens is one of the real show places of Chicago and no visit to the Windy City is regarded as complete without a visit there. The proprietor is one of the most progressive men of the race and he has expended more than $25,000 in making the place in keeping with its name. More than $5,000 has been expended on the gold room alone. BRINGS SUIT FOR INFRINGEMENT OF PATENT Chicago, March 14.—Dr. Elbert R. Robinson of this city, who for more than twenty years has claimed to be an inventor of a patent car wheel, is to be the defendant in a $600,000 damage suit brought against him by Albert Hanson and others in the superior court of Chicago. Robinson is a well known figure in Chicago and has been able to interest more than 5,000 people, mostly whites. OMAHA, NEBRASKA, MARCH 22, 1919 Local N. A. A. C. P. Holds Great Meeting Audience of Several Hundred Crowds Zion Baptist Church to the Doors; Over One Hundred Members Join; Adopt Resolutions Condemning Eberstein's Comment on the Crime Wave; Chief Wants Co-Operation. APPOINT STRONG COMMITTEE Authorized to Have Interview with Chief of Police and Local Newspapers. SUNDAY afternoon Zion Baptist church was crowded to the doors by a representative audience of Omaha's best Colored citizens. The occasion was the regular weekly meeting of the local branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. Interest in this meeting had been quickened by the fact that much publicity had been given recently to robberies and attacks upon women supposed to have been committed by Colored men, and the published statement of Chief of Police Eberstein that if this crime wave continued Omaha would have a race riot. Feeling ran high because of the sensational report that Mrs. J. H. Glassman had been robbed, beaten and gagged by "a giant Negro" in her home on Bristol street Friday night. It was in connection with this crime that Chief Eberstein made certain questionable statements which caused sinister mutterings. The meeting was called to order promptly at 4 o'clock by the Rev. John Albert Williams, president, and was opened by the singing of "America." The Rev. W. F. Botts said the invocation. Minutes of the previous meeting were read by the secretary, Mrs. Jessie Hale Moss, and routine business rapidly dispatched. The president delivered an address giving the history of the organization of the N. A. A. C. P., a resume of some of its achievements, its aims and purposes and explained the necessity for strong local branches in every community where there are relatively large numbers of our race in these restless and perilous times of reconstruction and readjustment. The address was listened to with intense interest, and the speaker was frequently interrupted with applause. At the close of the president's address it was moved that all other business be suspended and the books opened for enrollment of new members. One hundred and twenty new members were enrolled. Attention having been called to Chief of Police Eberstein's statement and the sensational character of headlines in one or two of the newspapers, a committee was appointed to draft suitable resolutions for adoption by the meeting. The following committee was appointed: The Rev. W. C. Williams, pastor of St. John's A. M. E. church, chairman; the Rev. W. F. Botts, pastor of Zion Baptist church; the Rev. M. H. Wilkinson, pastor of Mount Moriah Baptist church; Mrs. James G. Jewell, chairman of the publicity committee, and Attorneys Amos P. Scruggs and A. W. Lewis. R. C. Price said that when crimes were committed they are not committed by the self-respecting element of the race, but by a floating, irresponsible class of pistol toters, and that it is the duty of the better class of our people, should they know of the presence of any of this class in the community, to report them to the police. This he believed was all that Chief Eberstein meant, although he might have had an awkward way in expressing it. The committee on resolutions then presented the following resolutions, which were most enthusiastically received and adopted: "We, the members of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, in regular meeting assembled, deploring the published cases of criminal acts alleged to have been committed by Colored men; the tendency of newspapers generally to unduly emphasize by glaring headlines the race of the suspected assailant in such cases and the expression and comment of Chief of Police Eberstein in regard to these cases, adopt the following resolutions: "Whereas, The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, with a membership of 50,000 broad-minded, justice-loving men and women of both races, is a human rights organization, pledged to oppose every form of racial oppression whether in the nature of sinister sentiment or actual physical violence, is further pledged to maintain every principle of law and order; and "Whereas, We hold that the expressions and comment of Mr. Eberstein as chief of police tend to incite racial antipathy, by his unfortunate reference to racial friction and a race riot of another time and in a Southern community; and "Whereas, We hold that the expressions of Chief Eberstein to the effect that the Colored people should ferret out the criminals of their race is an attempt to shift official responsibility and is an unwarranted reflection upon the integrity of the race; and "Whereas, We hold it not improbable that these crimes might have been committed by the members of either race, with black or blackened races; "Whereas, We hold that if Chief Eberstein, with his corps of officers, does his whole and sworn duty it will not be any more necessary for Negroes to hunt down their criminals than it will be for white people to hunt down their; therefore, be it "Resolved, That the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People puts itself on record in this community as being opposed to all forms of crime by whomsoever committed, and desires to see all criminals brought to justice, irrespective of race. "Resolved, That we are unalterably opposed to the expressions and comment of Chief Eberstein or similar expressions and comment from any other public official. "Resolved, That the public press be called upon and requested to avoid creating a sentiment against the race by using in glaring and sensational headlines expressions of special references to the race. "Resolved, That these resolutions be spread upon the records of the organization and copies thereof be transmitted to Chief of Police Eberstein and the principal newspapers of Omaha." The Rev. W. F. Botts stated that he believed a committee should be appointed to wait upon Chief Eberstein and the press and present the resolutions in the press, and to let it be distinctly known that the self-respecting citizens of Omaha of both races do not want any race riot, do not expect any and look to the officials to suppress any suggestions of the kind, and to give the law-abiding citizens of this community the adequate protection to which they are justly entitled. "Let him know," said the speaker, "that we look to him to see that no East St. Louis business starts here, and if he permits it to start"—(a voice from the audience, "They'll find us ready to defend ourselves!" Thunderous applause.) "That's the right spirit," said the speaker, "but, of course, we hope and believe that this will never become necessary in Omaha. It will not if we ourselves, the public officials, the press and the pulpit and all good citizens who are jealous of our city's honor, welfare and good name do our duty. Criminals, white and black, can be and should be apprehended and punished without inditing a whole class for the crimes of individuals and bringing disgrace and suffering upon a whole community." The same committee was named to carry out this suggestion. The committee waited upon Chief Eberstein Monday, by whom they were received most courteously, and presented the resolutions. He said that he had been entirely misunderstood and that the action of the N. A. A. C. P. in criticizing him was out of place and entirely uncalled for; that he had been in official life for twenty-five years and had never had any trouble with Colored people and did not expect to have. He intended to do his duty as chief of police, but in this he needed the co-operation of the people. He thought we were unduly excited over nothing. He was advised that if he had been correctly quoted in the daily press, his statement might lead to the very results that it was felt he would be anxious to prevent. He was asked the straight question, "Were you correctly quoted by the newspapers?" "I have nothing to say," was his reply. "Then, sir, if you were misquoted you ought to say so, because our action was based upon the assumption that you had been correctly quoted. We considered such a public expression from you in your official capacity ill-advised and still think so." Chief Eberstein said that he was glad something had stirred us up to come to him that he might make it plain that he wanted the co-operation of all good citizens in improving conditions. The committee pointed out to him that the criminal element, which is relatively a very small percentage of our citizens, which fact he admitted, does not come in contact with the bet- Vol. IV. No. (Whole No. 193) ter element of our people, but hang out with the class whose habits are well known to the police, and it was up to the police and not to us to apprehend them. The committee further assured him that he would find the Colored citizens ready and willing to help him in any way they could. It was suggested that a practical way in doing what he seemed anxious to have done by private citizens would be to appoint an adequate number of upright, competent Colored men to the police and detective force of the city. Such men would be in a position to ferret out and apprehend the lawless classes which we all desire to have brought to justice. This practical suggestion was left with Chief Eberstein, who in dismissing the committee assured them that as chief of police he would do his duty with impartiality to all, looking only upon crime as crime and upon criminals as criminals, without regard to race or color. The interview was quite satisfactory to the committee and it is believed that Chief Eberstein, who impressed the committee as a man who is really anxious to do his sworn duty as a result of this frank interview and manly, plain speaking, realizes that our best citizens are willing to co-operate with him in any practical way possible. MISSISSIPPI INFORMATION New York, March 14.—The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, through its secretary, John R. Shillady of New York, states that the association has received from an anonymous correspondent a clipping from the Jackson (Miss.) Daily News of March 9. The clipping, after referring to the fact that a telegram of inquiry from the association had been received the previous day, requesting information concerning the fate of Eugene Green, a Negro, alleged to have been lynched in Belzoni, Miss., on Sunday, March 2, and as to what steps had been taken by the Mississippi authorities to deal with the situation, goes on to remark as follows: "The governor is not in the city and the telegram has not been answered. However, the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People need not remain in the dark concerning the fate of Green. He was 'advanced' all right from the end of a rope and in order to save burial expenses his body was thrown into the Yazoo river." The association's anonymous correspondent encloses a penciled memorandum, in excellent handwriting, as follows: "If this information does not suffice we can give you the size of the rope and exact location of where this coon was hung." M E M P H I S APPOINTS TWO CITY DETECTIVES (By Associated Negro Press.) Memphis, March 13.—Through the influence of Robert R. Church, the new Negro politician in the South, two white detectives were dropped from the force in this city and replaced by two Negro detectives, Albert Hurst and James Mahon, at a salary of $100 per month. These are the first race officers appointed here in more than twenty-five years. The white policemen have raised a protest, but the Negroes of Memphis have the ballot and it is not feared that their murmurings will have any effect. BLACK BOLSHEVIK IN RUSSIA WAS A NEW YORK BOXER New York.—Among the names mentioned of aliens from the United States who took part when the bolshevik government of Russia was formed appears the name of a Colored American, Prof. Gordon, an ex-pugilist and an instructor in physical culture, who had once been a doorkeeper at the American embassy in Petrograd and who had married an Estonian woman. EMPLOYS 4.500 OF OUR MEN Hampton, Va.—There are 4,500 Afro-Americans working in the Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Co. This is our largest force of skilled men, and our highest paid group, working anywhere in industry. Some of them have been with the company twenty-five years or more. Eight to ten are on the retired list, receiving from one-third to one-fourth of their regular pay. The successful ones have built their own homes, supported their churches, and helped to develop some of our best sections in the south. LIFTING. LIFT. TOO! Would Love League End Race Prejudice Jap Says Step Would Make Permanent Peace Much More Certain. FOREIGN POLICY UNAFFECTED Viscount Ishii Declares Tokio Would Continue to Adhere to "Gentlemen's Agreement" in Matter of Nipponese Emigration to United States. NEW YORK, March 18.—Action by the peace conference to eliminate race prejudice, which he termed a "fruitful source of discontent and uneasiness among nations in the past," was urged by Viscount Ishii, Japanese ambassador to the United States, speaking before the Japan society here last night. Nothing would contribute more effectively to the foundation of permanent peace, he declared, than application of a proper remedy "at this opportune moment," to "this cause of international discord." The constitution of a league of nations, he added, would not be worthy of the conference if it omitted a provision to right the "conspicuous injustice" arising out of prejudice between the races. The ambassador indicated that if this were done Japan would not take advantage of such a provision, but would adhere to her "gentlemen's agreement," in the matter of emigration of Japanese labor to the United States and await the time when "by gradual evolution," the problem would be settled to the mutual satisfaction of both countries. The restriction of immigration to America, Viscount Ishii cited as Japan's "fixed policy," despite the treaty right of her nationals to free entrance and residence in the United States, and said he hoped this policy as "abundantly attested by her past record," would disarm any alarmist and unwarranted view pointing to the probability of Japan's taking advantage of the coveted article in the league constitution. "Nothing would be farther from Japan's thought," he continued, "than hastily to force the issue of the labor question in the event of the league covenant being modified in accordance with her desire, that is upon a new article being inserted in the covenant against racial discrimination." Viscount Ishii urged the right of the Asiatics "who fought side by side with the Anglo-Saxons, Latins and Slavs against the common foe," to equal consideration among the allied peoples. "The single-minded object of the war," said the ambassador, "was the maintenance of international justice and the establishment of durable peace. No consideration of racial feeling entered into the supreme decision for the sacrifices of blood and treasure on the part of any of the allied or associated powers. "And now when this war for international justice is about to come to its happy termination and when the world league for permanent peace is being contrived, why should this question of race prejudice, race discrimination and race humiliation alone be left unremediated? When restriction of prohibition of discriminatory treatment of chattels and commodities is being adequately provided for, why should this unjust and unjustifiable discrimination against persons be allowed to remain untouched. An idea, however good, loses most of its value if only half executed. The constitution of a league of nations for which the eminent representatives of international justice and peace are now working an Paris with their untiring energy, would not be worthy of the great world conference if it omitted the necessary provision for the remedy of this conspicuous injustice arising out of race prejudice. "It may be added, in order to avoid possible misunderstanding, that this question of straightening out the existing injustice of racial discrimination should be considered independently of the questions of labor and immigration. The one is principally economical in its nature; the other essentially a question of sentiment, of legitimate pride and self-respect. If anyone is afraid that a stipulation introduced in the league covenant for the prohibition of any discriminate treatment on account of racial differences will necessarily bring about labor differences, will necessarily bring about labor difficulties or economic troubles, that man has singularly overlooked the actual facts of international intercourse." THE MONITOR Published Every Saturday at Omaha, Nebraska, by The Monitor Publishing Company. THE REV, JOHN ALBERT WILLIAMS, Editor and Publisher. Lucille Skaggs Edwards and William Garnett Haynes, Associate Editors. George Wells Parker, Contributing Editor and 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, 304 Crouse Block, Omaha, Neb. Telephone Webster 4243. MARKED FOR SLAUGHTER THE cessation of hostilities on November 11 saved the lives of thousands of black American soldiers. It will be recalled that the 92d division was within striking distance of Metz when the armistice was signed. Metz was supposed to be impregnable. It was conceded to be the most strongly fortified position held by the Germans. After the signing of the armistice, American engineers were kept busy for several days in digging up mines guarding the approach to Metz. A general attack was to have been made on this formidable fortress on November 13. The Americans were to attack in the center, the French on the right, the British on the left. The Ninety second division had been reserved to lead the American attack on Metz. We all know what that meant. It meant that Metz would have been taken, but thousands of brave black American soldiers, who had nothing whatever to do with the bringing on of the war and who at the outset were told they were not wanted and who were victims of damnable American prejudice even while fighting for democracy, would have slept the sleep that knows no earthly waking on the crimson poppy blown fields of France. Pershing had reserved the Ninety-second Division for this supreme test of the valor of American arms. It was a compliment, if you please, to the valor of the black American soldier. Thousands of brave white American soldiers, too, would have paid the supreme sacrifice before Metz, but it will readily be conceded that the "shock troops" would have suffered most heavily. But an overruling Providence willed it otherwise. These brave troops had been marked for slaughter, according to the plans of man, but "He that sitteth above the waterfloods and remaineth a king forever, laughed them to scorn." He would not have it so. Is there not something profoundly significant in this? Can any one doubt that the hand of God was in it? If we believe this, how are we going to show our gratitude to Him Who over rules the wrath of men? GOVERNMENT OWNERSHIP OF RAILWAYS THE government ownership of public utilities has long been a wish of millions of people throughout the country and there is no doubting that the trend has been in that direction, but the manner in which the government has handled the railroads will without doubt make many of these millions dubious. The recent report on the railways developed the fact that they are $710,000,000 dollars in debt and the private owners say they want the money or they will go to court. Such a debt is a tremendous when one considers that passenger and freight rates were raised. There is a probability that management was turned into mismanagement. The fiasco, however, should not discourage government ownership. In the case under question men assumed charge of railways who knew nothing whatever about them and thus it was to be expected that it would not prove a success. As to us in particular, we have not found that the government is any more disposed to abolish jim-crow cars than were the private owners. In fact, we believe that it will be as easy, if not easier, to secure the abolishment of this form under private than under government ownership, because under private ownership the economic situation can be brought to bear, whereas under government ownership it is all a matter of politics. TRYING TO START SOMETHING COUNTY COMMISSIONER TOM O'CONNOR is quoted by the Omaha Daily News, which by the way seems to be specializing in interviews with people who are suggesting and agitating lynching, as saying, "Within thirty days there will be a Negro lynching in Omaha unless something is done and done quickly. We absolutely need these dogs (bloodhounds) and need them badly. And the dogs must be either the 'Hicks nigger-chasing bloodhound,' or another just as good." All right, Mr. O'Connor, if the taxpayers of Omaha are willing to have you squander their money in buying bloodhounds, go to it. If they are willing to let individuals of your ilk start something, that's their concern. If you think your foolish talk is going to turn out to your advantage, keep it up. WHAT IS BEHIND IT? THERE are some individuals in Omaha who seem determined to give Omaha an unsavory reputation and to stir up trouble. We wonder what sinister motive is back of it? We have the suspicion that there is a movement on foot, because of the fact that the exigencies of war opened up industrial opportunities to our people from which they were formerly barred, to discredit wherever possible and to bring into ill-favor members of the Negro race. We believe that there is such a propaganda on foot. Whether it will succeed or not is open to question. It behooves our people in every community to keep their heads, to be self-restrained and to render the most efficient and conscientious service wherever they may be employed. There is something behind this studied effort to make it appear that Omaha is infested with Negro criminals. What's back of it? KELLY MILLER'S NEW PAMPHLET PROF KELLY MILLER of Howard university has written a new pamphlet entitled "The Negro in the New Reconstruction." It is hardly necessary to remark that it is good, because all of Prof. Miller's pamphlets are good, exceedingly so. There is no doubting the statement that Prof. Kelly Miller is one of the foremost thinkers of the race and when, recently the new president of Howard remarked that this school had professors who were the peer of any in the country, we thought of Prof. Miller first of all. As a clear, concise and logical thinker and writer, he ranks with the highest. The so-called reconstruction that is following in the wake of the world war is of immediate interest to our race and its relations to our race are not to be better explained, anticipated and mapped out than in this pamphlet, Like all of the Miller pamphlets the price is only 10 cents and may be had by writing to the author at Washington, D. C. Every member of the race should possess a copy. THE PRESIDENT INTERCEDES WE ought not overlook the fact that President Wilson on the eve of his departure for France took time to interest himself in the case of Sergeant Edgar Caldwell, a Colored soldier, recently returned from overseas, who was sentenced to be hanged at Anniston, Ala., for killing a conductor with whom and a motorman he was fighting because of his ejection from a street car. The president asked for a respite until the attorney general might have a chance to examine the records in the case. The president's action would seem to indicate that he is anxious to see justice done and believes that this is a case in which there may be extinguishing circumstances. As we are quick to blame, let us be equally quick to praise. BOYCOTT NEWS THE Omaha Daily News is deservedly in ill-favor with our people. Its sensational headlines, with reference to the alleged attack supposedly by a Colored man on Mrs. Glassman are absolutely inexcusable. Its tactics have been those of a rabid Negro-hating, Negro-baiting southern sheet and in a less self-contained community than Omaha might have led to serious results. With commendable self-respect a large number of our thoughtful people have decided that they will stop their subscriptions and refuse to buy copies of this sheet. We are getting wide awake. SKITS OF SOLOMON Japan and the League of Nations. THE Japanese have gathered their kimonas about themselves and sat down on the League of Nations. They say that they are ready for world peace and any other good thing that comes along that is a cousin or other relative, but hanged if they are going to sign their names to any THE MONITOR bunch of league dope that means to make the Angry-Saxons the big dog and everybody else the Pekinese. And when it comes down to rip-roaring, silen diplomacy, the Japs are wangs. They can put over the polite reception stuff in a way that it fools everybody, but every time they smile they have a thought hooked on behind it. They know that when it comes down to racial superiority the Angry-Saxon doesn't hold much more than a pair of deuces, and they are not going to let him get away with it. The censor has put down the lid and blinkers and blankets on the peace conference, but we know that those little brown skin dudes are making it hot for everybody in general and for Woody Wilson in particular. When they sign their hieroglyphics to the League of Nations it will be a real league and the Jap is going to be a real party to it. They have a big idle army and plenty of jack and aren't afraid to stand on their dignity and on their rights and tell the rest where to head in at. We expect Woody and Lloyd and the rest to come across, and if they don't the Jap will continue his polite reception stuff in a different way. We need a League of Nations badly, but we need one that is going to be for the good of the world and not merely for the good of a few nations who want to turn the earth into a valley of peaceful pickings. Obvious Observations IT is good that the weather has decided to rain wetness instead of snowness and to give a little thunder along with it. That means that spring is dressing up for a call. There is so much pro and con about the League of Nations that we have put it on the top shelf to ripen. Lots of returned soldiers are having trouble finding work, but our boys aren't. Omaha is to have a real African visit here soon and you must hear him. Have you paid up for The Monitor? If not, don't wonder why it doesn't come around weekly. Mark Sullivan says that the newspaper correspondents in Paris are gagged so that they can't even think their own thoughts. How, then, can we get any real dope of the peace conference? We sure wish somebody would take another punch at the high cost of living. We are glad the real estate agents are busy selling and our people busy buying. There is nothing better than a home and a bank account after your family. If you want your news in the paper use the animal they call the telephone. It is still working. We don't do much else now but listen to the boys from over there talk about the war and the pretty French girls. (But soft pedal this last part.) Thanking you for your gentle attention, we will now proceed to mend a hole that is sneaking into our socks. ALLEN CHAPEL A. M. E. CHURCH Rev. J. A. Broadman, Pastor We had very good services at Allen Chapel A. M. E. church Sunday. Lieutenant Edward Turner spoke at 8 p. m. He is one of whom we all should be proud. All were elated to have him with us. The Senior Stewardesses Board, Mrs. A. Pegram, president; Junior Stewardesses Board, Mrs. R. Servere, president; Sunday school, Mrs. Redd, superintendent; Aid society, Mrs. E. Clark, president; are looking after their boards and departments. Bishops H. Helm, R. Servere, E. Roberson, P. Jefferson, S. Jones, Stapleton, C. Goode and W. Alston are working hard to bring in $100 each on the 1st Sunday in May. Collection Sunday for the day $52.90. Services were good last Sunday. Large crowds were in attendance both morning and evening. On Monday night Mr. and Mrs. H. Brown, recent additions to the church from New York City, appeared under the auspices of the laymen of Zion Baptist church. Musical numbers and dramatic readings were given by them and the applause given them proved that the large audience was well pleased with their efforts. Dr. York, superintendent of state missions, will be in the city this week and at Zion church he will be the chief speaker on Sunday, March 23. On Monday, March 24, Dr. S. B. Butler of Wichita, Kan., will arrive in the city to assist the pastor in a ten-day series of meetings. Strangers welcome to all services. MOUNT MORIAH BAPTIST CHURCH NOTES Rev. M. H. Wilkinson, Pastor. A large audience listened to a wonderful sermon Sunday night by Pastor M. H. Wilkinson, the subject being "Lay Hold of the First Opportunity." It was spiritual and inspiring. The banquet March 17 was well at- ZION BAPTIST CHURCH tended. A very interesting paper was read by Mrs. M. H. Wilkinson, which was enjoyable. Lieutenant Andrew Reed told of his experiences overseas. The Silver Leaf club met with Mrs. G. Watts Tuesday night. A program was rendered and a delightful evening was spent. The Swastika Art club met with Mrs. Belcher at the residence of Mrs. G. Smith, 2518 Charles street. The following officers were elected: Mrs. M. Duncan, president; Mrs. H. L. Anderson, vice president; Mrs. V. Middleton, secretary; Mrs. C. Bailey, assistant secretary; Mrs. M. H. Wilkinson, treasurer; Mrs. J. Burk, assistant treasurer; Mrs. M. Buford, chaplain and reporter. The Mission Circle met with Mrs. C. Wilson last Thursday. A dainty lunch was served and a delightful evening was spent. Regular services next Lord's day, with baptism after the morning service. The church sick are improving nicely. Strangers are welcome to all services. ELLA SMITH. MRS. CHARLES ROLLINS DIES AT NEBRASKA CITY Mrs. Charles Rollins of Nebraska City, who was correspondent for The Monitor, died at her home there from pneumonia March 7. Her children had been suffering with the "flu," through which as a devoted mother she had successfully nursed them, when she too was stricken. Mrs. Rollins was born and reared in Nebraska City and was highly respected by all who knew her. The News of that city spoke of her in the highest terms. She is survived by her husband, four small children, six brothers and three sisters. Attorney Ailey W. Lewis, who is to appear at Grove M. E. church, March 25th, will no doubt bring to the public a message frought with living interest for the good of the race and nation. I have heard him on previous occasions and judging the future by the past can heartily commend him to the public. REV. W. F. BOTTS, B. S. T. I have known Ailey W. Lewis, formerly a practicing attorney of Denver for seven or eight years. I consider him a young man of ability who will interest our race on any subject he may present. PETER H. Here's the man that will clothe you from head to foot on the easy payment plan Men's, Women's and Children's Spring Apparel Wonderfully Complete Assortments Come in Today and Get Acquainted With Our Liberal Credit Plan. Beddeo 1417 Douglas Street. REV. W. C. WILLIAMS. Made of Natural Human Hair either wavy or crimpy. Can be combed and dressed the same as your own hair. I do not sell to dealers, but the people direct. WRITE FOR FREE CATALOGUE The reason stage performers prefer my wigs is that they can also be worn for street wear. We make a complete line of Switches, Transformations, Etc. ALEX. MARKS 562 (M) 8th Ave At 42d St. New York City $16.00 Argentine Wig $16.00 562 (M) 8 The Fast The Fashion Cafe 1314 North Twenty-Fourth Street. Music Every night; Dancing if you like; A nice place, run right. A Classified Di Colored Pr Business Classified Directory of Omaha's Colored Professional and Business firms A Classified Directory of Omaha's Colored Professional and Business firms Mmes. South & Johnson Scientific Scalp Specialists Sole Manufacturers of MAGIC HAIR GROWER AND MAGIC STRAIGHTENING OIL Straightening Oil, per box 35c For Appointment Call Web. 880. 2416 Blondo St, Omaha, Neb. E. A. Williamson DRUGGIST Competent and Reliable 2306 North 24th St. Mrs. A. HICKS Scalp Specialist SLAUGHTER SYSTEM Guaranteed to Grow Hair in Six Treatments or Money Refunded. Diplomas Granted. 2716 Miami Street. Webster 6426. Telephone Webster 248 Silas Johnson Western Funeral Home 2518 Lake St. The Place for Quality and Service PRICES REASONABLE. Licensed Embalmer in Attendance Lady Attendant If Desired. MUSIC FURNISHED FREE. Fresh home made Candies of all kinds made daily. Ice Cream, per quart, 50c; per gallon, $2.00. Orders delivered promptly. 1508 North 24th. Webster 248 Funeral and Wedding Taxi by Hour or Trip Service Day and Night J. D. LEWIS, Prop. Stand Phone Web. 1490. When not at stand please call Res. Web. 949. NEW CLOSED CAR. Stand 2414 N. 24th St., Omaha. R. H. Robbins GROCERIES AND MEATS An Up-to-Date Store. 1411 North 24th Street. Prompt Delivery. W. 241. FOR FIRST CLASS JAZZ MUSIC CALL WEBSTER 4296 J. FRANK TERRY Trombone and Saxophone. Will furnish any combination of instruments from 4 to 15 pieces, featuring Chas. Harrold, the senational trap drummer. Prices Reasonable. 3521 Blondo St. Omaha, Neb. BINK TERRY and Saxophone. any combination from 4 to 15 g Chas. Harrold, grap drummer. Reasonable. Omaha, Neb. WASHINGTON - DOUGLAS INVESTMENT CO. BONDS, INVESTMENTS, RENTALS AND FARM LANDS Phone Webster 4206. 1413 North 24th St. The Southern Grill Is the Place for Barbacued Meats 1504 N. 24th St. R. C. MORREAU, Prop. Place for Red Meats 24th St. REAU, Prop. Furniture Store Complete Line of New and Second Hand Furniture PRICES REASONABLE Call Us When You Have Any Furniture to Sell 1413 N. 24th St. Web. 4206. M. B. Webster 4443. ENROLL NOW FOR SPRING CLASS Snow's College of Dressmaking For Further Information Call or Write for Catalogue. MRS. C. RIDLEY, Phone Webster 2846. 1922 North 25th St. J. H. HOLMES All work Guaranteed. Ladies' and Gents' Suits Remodeled, Cleaned, Pressed and Repaired. New Hoffman Press. Ware's Candy Kitchen and Ice Cream Parlor North Side Taxi PLEATING BUTTONS HEMSTITCHING EMBROIDERING BRAIDING and BEADING BUTTONHOLES ideal Button & PleatingCo. 300-310 Brown Bldg., 16th and ; Douglas Streets. Opposite Brandeis Stores. | OMAHA, NEB, : Leneeoooonsesonerenniete Open for Business the } BOOKER T. WASHINGTON HOTEL | Nicely ‘Furnished Steam Heated — Rosine, With or Without ‘Board: Ee North ith st. Omaha, Neb. | Phone Tyler 897, | prc se eeeee ieee Petersen & Michelsen Hardware Co. GOOD HARDWARE | 2408 N St. Tel. South 163 Liberty{Drug Co. : EVERYBODY'S DRUG STORE | We Deliver Anywhere, | Webster 386, Omaha, Neb. | POOP EE PPLE GEE POOP OOOO ppenene-tnoneneuectutntnt-tntntoetetntntnoputntn E. A. NIELSEN UPHOLSTERING Cabinet Making, Furniture Re- pairing, Mattress Renovating Douglas 864, H1917 Cuming St. Insnenont:enenone.trovo-eneosose-tuontnonteoup p-o-o-o-ononere~gnoutit-t-ono-tntrontntne-teontnte Established 1890 Cc. J. CARLSON Dealer in Shoes and Gente’ Furnishings 1514 No. 24th St. _ Omaha, Neb. {-n-dunsesispntncepnnlenpnie-eroneracessapienty PATTON HOTEL AND CAFE N. A. Patton, Proprietor 1014-1016-1018 South 11th St. Telephone Douglas 4445 62 MODERN AND NEATLY ‘ FUBNISHED ROOMS — MELCHOR-- Druggist The Old Reliable ' Tel. South 807 4826 So. 24th St. Sonera reerreereree tee genom enenonenenene- en eenenaeee o-oo Hill-Williams Drug Co. PURE DRUGS AND TOILET ARTICLES Free Delivery Tyler 160 2402 Cuming St. bre opceneetaerecoereeet PSS DSSS SOS SSS SESS OSES W. T. SHACKELFORD COAL | COMPANY Our Motto: “Service First” | Webster 202 13th and Grace | bo osccscuonensntnw-oceneenscensnecenenent CS ae Start Saving Now ‘One Dollar will open en secount in the ‘Savings Departme at of the United States Nat'l Bank | 16th end Fardem Streets We Have a Complete Line of FLOWER, GRASS inp Gampen Seeds Bulbs, Hardy Perennials, Poultry Supplies Fresh cut flowers always on hand pi Stewart’s Seed Store 119 N, 16th St. Opp. Post Office Phone Dougias 977 Rea caceoee mania SENOS ING F. WILBERG BAKERY kscouk Hoe ees este in Rea We eae ree Gena toe aan Beem ae, sriepnate Webster 78 De eee Cc. Hw wer teeeE CASH MARKET Retail Dealer in Fresh and Salt Meats, Poultry, Oysters, ete. 2003 Cuming St. Doug. 3834 Home Rendered Lard. We Smoke and Cure our own Hams and Bacon. pen E. W, Sherman Standard Laundry 24th, Near Lake Street | Phone Webster 130 Sun?) (=) u " = ad B\\nouse // y Ca > Events and Persons Mr. and Mrs, Robert Wisdom of Kansas City, Mo., are visiting in the city. Mrs, 0. W. Jackson is contemplat- ing a trip east, Large, neatly furnished front room. 2214 North 28th avenue. Webster 2814. Nicely furnished rooms, _ strictly modern, 1923 North 27th street, Web- ster 2941. Mrs. J. G. Jewell, who is to render a contralto solo at Grove M. E. church, March 25, is a talented singer widely known, having traveled abroad and needs no introduction to Omaha so- ciety. Maceo Williams, a participant on the program of the lecture at Grove M. E. chureh, March 25, and former- ly of Boston Conservatory of Music, will open up his studio about April 1. Mrs. J. W. Dallas, who will give a reading Tuesday night, has estab- lished a reputation as an elocutionist. Houses for sale in all parts of the city. Tel. Douglas 2842 and Web. 5519. Ligut. Edward Turner lectured at Allen Chapel A. M. E. church to a large and appreciative audience Sun- day night. He spoke many facts con- cerning the fighting in France as he saw it. Mrs. Mat Hilton, who has been sick for about two weeks, is able to be out again, Neatly furnished room, _ strictly modern. One block from 24th street car and one block from Dodge street car. One room in basement for gen- tleman, modern. 2524 North 25th street. Webster 5652. Mrs. Bessie E. Williams, aged 55 years, mother of James A. Clark of the University club, died at his resi- dence Sunday morning, March 9, after a protracted illness. The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon from Mount Moriah Baptist church, the Rev. M. H. Wilkinson and the Rev. W. F. Botts officiating. Interment was at Forest Lawn. ‘We wonder who will get the beauti- ful hand embroidered bedspread to be given to the largest ticket seller at St. John’s March 31?—Adv. NIMROD JOHNSON Mrs. W. W. Wade of 2901 Farnam street entertained French Ozeal chap- ter, No. 69, March 12, celebrating their charity day. ‘The ladies of the chap- ter presented Mys, Lyda Wilson with a past worthy matron pin. Newly furnished rooms, all mod- em, one block from 24th street car line. Phone Webster 4012. 4t ‘The Helpers’ club will give a tea at the residence of Mrs. J. D. Lewis, 2414 Binney street, Monday afternoon, April 7. The date of the musical and literary program at St. John’s A. M, E. church has been changed to March 31. Pro: gram will be in charge of Mrs, Jesse H. Moss.—Adv. Mrs. Alphonso Howard underwent an operation last Saturday at Univer- sity hospital for appendicitis. She is doing quite nicely. Smoke John Ruskin se Cigar. Bir- gest and Rest.—Adv. The home of Mr. and Mrs. V. S. Wheatley was burglarized twice last week. Fortunately the burglars over- looked $70, which was not in Mr. ee trouser pockets, which they rifled and from which they se- cured a small sum. Smoke John Ruskin cigar. E. F. Morearty, Lawyer, 640 Bee Building. Douglas 3841.—Adv. A masquerade ball will be given by the Golden club, Friday, March 21, at Masonic hall, Pearl and Broadway, Council Bluffs. Two prizes will be given. Music by Perkins’ jazz band. Prof. Jefferies, floor manager, Ad: ‘mission 45 cents. Dancing from 8 to 1a. m.—Adv, Rey. J. K. Parker of St. Louis, Mo., was a guest of the Interdenomina- tional Ministerial union Tuesday, March 18, He made quite an inter- esting talk, The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. J. C, Bass was buried from their home 6514 South 21st, Tuesday p. m. Leon Rabinet returned home Mon- day from overseas and is looking quite well. The drill team of the Sons and Daughters of Jerusalem will meet at Allen chapel, South Side, March 22, to receive instructions to be given by J. C. Bass, The New York division of Allen Chapel A. M. E. church will give an ‘entertainment at Odd Fellows hall, near 25th and N_ streets, Saturday night, March 22, for the benefit of raising their quota of $100 on the $1,000 rally to be held May 4. The entertainment is given by and will be served by men only. All are wel- come, Plenty of refreshments, Web- ster Austin Bishop, Art Jones, War- ven Austin, L. S. Pegram, committee. NIMROD JOHNSON Painter and decorator. We use only skilled laborers; paints at wholesale price, Webster 1302, THE MONiTOR T ATTORNEY AILEY W. LEWIS | Nimrod. TO DELIVER LECTURE Webster 1! Ailey W. Lewis, L. L. B., formerly of Denver, Colo., who made such a favorable impression by his scholarly address recently delivered before the N. A. A.C. P. forum, is to give a lecture entitled “The Democracy of Patriotism” at the Grove Methodist Episcopal church next Tuesday night. Mr. Lewis is a pleasing speaker, with a logical; well furnished mind and an attractive personality. He has had excellent educational opportunities of which he has taken good advantage, being a graduate of the high school of Carnegie, Pa., and of the Univer- sity of Colorado; having also been a student of Muskingum college, New Concord, Ohio. He has a worth-while message for the people and knows how to deliver it. Crispus Attucks Chapter of the Red Cross, in contemplation of the large attendance of our soldier boys led by Lieutenant Edward Turner will be present in a body and chapter uni- form and lead the congregational singing. PROGRAMME 8:30 P, M. SHARP. Song—“Onward Christian Soldiers” Everyone singing. Conducted by Crispus Attucks Aux- iliary of the Red Cross. Invocation....Rev. Jno. Albert Williams Song—“Battle Hymn of the Republic” Everyone. Conducted by Cirspus Attucks Auxiliary, Se ae ee ee Rev. M. H, Wilkinson Violin Solo Maceo Williams Reading. Mrs. J. W. Dallas Tac-Ties Lt. Edward Turner Contralto Solo, Mrs. J, G. Jewell Lecture—“The Democracy of Pa- triotism”. Ailey W. Lewis Song—“The Star Spangled Banner” Eygryone. Conducted by Crispus Attucks Auxiliary, PLEASANT GREEN BAPTIST CHURCH Rey, John Costello, Pastor Sunday school, 9:20 a, m.; preach- ing at 11; B. Y. P. U. at 5:30; preach- ing at 8, ‘The Rev. J. C. Parker of St. Louis preached wonderful sermons to a full house last Sunday morning and night. Three were added to the church at the 8 o'clock service. ‘The Rev, Mr. Parker will be here all this week. Rev. J. A. Broadnax of Allen Chapel A. M. E. church, South Side, preached an excellent sermon at 3:30. LIEUT, ANDREW REED SPEAKS FOR N. W. C, A. HOME Last Thursday night an apprecia- tive audience assembled in Zion Bap- tist church and listened to an interest- ing address by Lieutenant Andrew T. Reed, who was with the 368th infan- try in the famous September drive in the Argonne forest. He told his in- teresting story simply and plainly and made a most favorable impression. ‘The lecture was given for the benefit of the N. W. C. A. old folks’ home. ‘The Crispus Attucks chapter of the Red Cross attended in a body. An opening number, “America,” led by ‘Zion's splendid choir, was joined in by the entire audience. Mrs. John Smith, on behalf of the Red Cross, gave a fitting welcome in well chosen words. The Rev. W. F. Botts gave a brief but effective ad- ‘dress on the need of supporting this worthy charity. ‘The Rev. John Albert Williams introduced Lieutenant Reed, whom he had known from his infaney. Mrs, Martha Smith, president of the home, graciously thanked the lecturer and the audience for their assistance ‘to this institution, for the maintenance of which a few women had worked most faithfully. y | SATISFIED HOME BUYERS Mr. G, L. Kellogg bought the beau- tiful cottage at 2720 Blondo March 11. The deal was made by Nimrod Johnson Investment Co. Webster Webster 1302, Mr. T. J. Ellis Mareh 13 bought the cottage at 2316 North 27th street, for hsi home. The deal was made by Bargain Basement | Three Great Sale Days : Thursday, Friday and Saturday :; First great sale of the season and our Great Bargain : - Basement is literally filled with new apparel and you can 3 also buy from our winter stock at tremendous savings. : Plan to be here. Nimrod Johnson’ Investment Co. Webster 1302. Houses for sale and rent in all parts of the city. We sell household goods at private sale. The cost is small. Webster 1302, ENTERTAINS ON HER BIRTHDAY ANNIVERSARY | Mrs. General Scott was hostess at a beautiful informal luncheon at her ‘residence Wednesday, March 12, from ; to 6 o'clock, in honor of her birthday anniversary. The house was decorated with pink and green. A cutglass vase with ferns and pink carnations was used as a centerpiece for the dining ‘room table, and tiny blue and yellow ad marked the places of nine guests. The six-couvse menu consisted of ‘chicken bouillon, cheese, wafers, ‘pickles and olives, chicken patties, ‘French peas, candied sweet potatoes, ‘hot rolls, Waldorf salad, mayonnaise, cream cheese, ice cream and cake, ‘punch, coffee and after dinner mints. The guests included Mesdames E. Scott, Umphry, Nevins, Carr, Miller, Winston, Hickman, Richardson and Jackson, The luncheon was served by Mr. A. Miles of the University club. Members in the Ticker Syndicate will pay 100 per cent yearly on in- -vestment, payable quarterly. Best op- portunity ever offered you. Partic- ulars on request. RUBY L. SMITH, 103 North Jefferson Avénue, St Sonis, Ma If you want to sell your real es- tate or personal property just call Nimrod Johnson, agent, Webster 1202. He can get buyers for anything you have. I desire to express my thanks to my many friends for their appreciated kindness during the illness and death of my beloved mother, Mrs. Bessie E Williams. I appreciate, too, the many beautiful flowers, expressive of sym- pathy, sent by friends and organiza tions. JAMES A. CLARKE. 3015 Franklin Street. General contractors and jobbers in all lines of work. Webster 1802. . . F, BRUNGARDT. Atty. 415 Brandeis Bldg. randeis— In the County Court of Douglas County, ‘Nebraska, in the Matter of the Adoption of Bernice Shafer, Minor. ‘To the Parents ‘of Said Minor and All Persons Interested: You are hereby notified that on the ith day of January, 1919, William G. and Sarah A. Sullivan, husband and wife residents of Omaha, Dougins County, Ne- braska, filed a petition in «ald court pray- ing. for a decree, whereby said minor suall be adopted by sald petitioners; that a hearing will be had on sald petition before sald court on the 15th day of April, 1919, at-9 o'clock A. M. in the County Court of Douglas County, Nebras- ka, and unless you appear at sald time ana place and contest sald petition, the court may grant. the praver thereof and enter a decree whereby said minor shal be adopted by said petitioners. BRYCE CRAWFORD, 1522-29-65 ‘Judge. The House of Courtesy. 24th and Parker Sts. THURSDAY— Pearl White in “THE LIGHTNING RAIDER” ; Bryant Washburn in “THE GOLDEN IDIOT” FRIDAY— Baby Marie Osborne in “THE CHILD OF M'SIEU" Comedy SATURDAY— Special Fox Feature “ALI BABA AND THE FORTY THIEVES” Comedy SUNDAY— Peggy Hyland in “THE GIRL WITH NO RE- GRETS” Pathe News Sunshine Comedy MONDAY— Gladys Brockwell in “CALL OF THE SOUL” | Spring is here and we are all glad As usual we are ready and you are as welcome as the flowers in May “Distinctive” Service Thomas Kilpatrick & Co. Thompson, Belden & Co. The Fashion Center for Women Established 1886 WANTED OUICK SALE CARD OF THANKS H. DOLGOFF FURNITURE AND HARDWARE STOVES, RUGS, LINOLEUM Better Goods for Less Money. Credit if You Wish. OPEN EVENINGS 1839-47 N. 24th St. Phones—Webster 1607; Webster 4825 NIMROD JOHNSON On Account of Other Business. If You Mean Business CALL WEBSTER 2736. CDRA LR DDRII DEK ICTR IM I ISTE TTT I TID GOOD GROCERIES ALWAYS Cc. P. WESIN GROCERY CO. Also Fresh Fruits and Vegetables. 2005 Cuming St. Telephone Douglas 1608 TAILORS LOW PRICED SUITS : BEST MATERIALS BEST WORKMANSHIP CALL AND SEE OUR PATTERNS ; 1118 South 15th Street. Creighton Block. | March 24th AT Dreamland Hall 18th and Harney By UNIVERSITY CLUB WAITERS PERKINS ORCHESTRA (Seven Pieces) ADMISSION 50 CENTS Keep in Mind Also the Non-Toxo’s Easter Ball at the Dreamland 4 RACE BOOKS AND PERIODICALS Our Boys and Girls A weekly newspaper for our youth, $1.00 per year; 50c for 6 months. 54 West 140th St., New York City. The Negro in American History By Prof. John W. Cromwell, $1.40 and worth more. 1439 Swann St., N. W., Washington, D. C. The Negro Soldier By John E. Bruce "Grit". The glorious record of America's black heroes, 25 cents (no stamps.) 2709 Madison Ave., New York City. The Children of the Sun By George Wells Parker. Proves the African the Greatest Race in History. 25 cents (no stamps.) Hamitic League of the World, 933 North 27th St., Omaha, Neb. The Crusader Magazine The Greatest Negro Magazine of America. $1.00 per year and cheap at that. 2299 Seventh Ave., New York City. Butter-Nut for Coffee Delicious QUALITY 1st PRICE LAST. Butter-Nut coffee QUALITY 1st PRICE LAST. TASTER & GALLERIE CO. BROOKLYN, NY A COFFEE DELICIOUS AS A NUT K. & M. GROCERY CO. We solicit your patronage. 2114-16 North 24th St. DR. CRAIG MORRIS DENTIST 2407 Lake St. Phone Web. 4024 C. S. JOHNSON 18th and Izard Tel. Douglas 1702 ALL KINDS OF COAL and COKE at POPULAR PRICES. Best for the Money Res. Colfax 3831. Douglas 7150 AMOS P. SCRUGGS Attorney-at-Law 13th and Farnam 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. WANTED — A respectable home with a good Christian mother, living near school, in which to board an 8-year-old child. Harney 2176. 2t WANTED—Ladies to blow sliding trombone and B-bass in the Ladies' Taborian band. Webster 2303. 3t DRUG STORES THE PEOPLE'S DRUG STORE Douglas 1446. 109 South 14th St. ADAMS HAIGHT DRUG CO., 24th and Lake; 24th and Fort, Omaha, Neb. COLORED NEWSPAPERS AND MAGAZINES FRANK DOUGLASS Shining Parlor. Webster 1388. 2414 North 24th St. FURNISHED ROOMS FOR RENT. Furnished rooms for rent, 980 North 25th Ave. Douglas 6077. FOR RENT — Neatly furnished rooms for light housekeeping. 1107 N. 19th st. Web. 2177. Mrs. T. L. Haw- thorne. First class rooming house, steam heat, bath, electric light. On Dodge and 24th st. car line. Mrs. Ann Banks. 924 North 20th st. Doug. 4375. First-class modern furnished rooms. Mrs. L. M. Bentley Webster, 1702 North Twenty-sixth street. Phone Webster 4769. LODGE DIRECTORY Keystone Lodge, No. 4, K. of P., Omaha, Neb. Meetings first and third Thursdays of each month. M. H. Hazzard, C. C.; J. H. Glover, K. of R. and S. NIMROD JOHNSON INVESTMENT CO. Will help you buy a home on easy payments. Money advanced on your first payment. Just call Webster 1302. Lincoln News MRS. SARAH WALKER A new Baptist church, the Refuge Missionary Baptist, was organized Sunday, March 16, at 2 p. m. It is located near Twentieth and N streets. Rev, R. R. Powers, D. D., is to be minister of the new organization. The program which was given at 2 p. m. was as follows: Sermon by Rev. A. J. Gumm at 3:15 o'clock. Reading of the resolution, Rev. R. Bell. (a) Church Covenant. (b) Articles of Faith. Prayer, Rev. B. Hampton. Song, announcements and contribution. Benediction. Call L 7664 for your cleaning, pressing, dyeing and altering. Mrs. Anna Sidner of Chicago was called to Lincoln last week on account of the death of her sister, Mrs. Carrie Prewitt. Funeral services for Mrs. Prewett were held last Wednesday at the Mount Zion Baptist church, Rev. Mr. Burckhardt officiating. Burial was at Wyuka. Mrs. Sidner is stopping at the home of Mrs. Major Moore. The Sunday school of Mount Zion Baptist church was reorganized Sunday, March 16, with a large attendance. Officers were also elected for the ensuing year. Spring and summer woolens are now ready for your careful inspection at V. B. Young & Co. The 1919 class will report at Lebanon hall on Tuesday evening, March 5, at 8 o'clock sharp, for further instruction in Masonery. This class consists of the following candidates: Messrs. Jackson Spicer, Lloyd Carter, Roy Ford, Edward Smith, Jesse Bass, William Wilkerson of Fairbury. Geo. B. Evans, secretary; Trazo McWilliams, W. M. Rev. I, B. Smith preached an excellent sermon Sunday night at Mount Zion Baptist church. A splendid and yet appreciative audience was present. Mr. Roland Young has been on the sick list. Your spring suit should be tailored to guarantee quality, style and fit; greatest value and absolute satisfaction at Young & Co., 219 North 10th. Evelyn, young daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Johnson, has been confined to her bed about a week. COUNCIL BLUFFS NEWS At the Bethel A. M. E. church, March 12, the young people of the church gave a grand entertainment for the boys from overseas. The speakers of the evening were Attorneys John Tinley and A. W. Lewis, after which the boys were introduced. Corporal John Russell and Corporal Clyde Ashford made excellent talks of their experiences. Other guests were E. H. Allen, Malice Davis, Oscar Parks, Aldwin Lambert. The house was crowded and filled with joy. As the boys were brought to the front Mrs. H. V. Besse played "My Country, 'Tis of Thee," all standing, after which Rev. M. R. Rhinenee offered invocation. Solos were sung by Misses Hazel Stewart and Hazel Turner. Then the guests were invited to the guest table. Mr. Chas. Davis was master of ceremonies. Friday night, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Rodrugez, 1230 Seventh avenue, the Bethel A. M. E. church Christian Endeavor society gave an outing for the people. Ice cream and cake were served and all were very happy. Bethel church Pastor's Aid society gave a mock wedding, one of the grandest entertainments ever known in the history of the church, all the characters being young men, except little Charles M. Rhonenee, who acted as ring bearer. This play was gotten up by the young ladies of the Church Aid. They cleared $45. Mrs. Minnie Herndon, president; Mrs. Corinne White, secretary. Rev. M. R. Rhonenee, pastor of the Bethel church, and his people are making ready to put on their rally for the new building. Hour of services Sunday, 11 a. m.; Sunday school, 1 p. m.; Christian Endeavor, 6:30 p. m.; preaching, 8 p. m.; prayer meeting and preaching every Wednesday evening. At this writing Mrs. Rhonenee is ill; Miss Ethel Richardson, 808 Fourteenth avenue, is able to be up again; Mrs. Hall is getting along very nicely; R. V. Robertson, 2425 Fifth avenue, seems to be better. We are glad to say everything is working nicely. Garfield Winfrey arrived in the United States last week. His mother received word from him, stating he was at Camp Funston and would be home in a few days. Private Linn Richey is home from France, looking well and feeling fine. Mrs. Mars Holloway, a highly respected woman of Horton, well known Opening song. Invocation, Rev. F. A. Bell. Scripture reading. Prayer, Rev. B. Hampton, Song, announcements and action. Benediction. ATCHISON. KANSAS Mrs. Streeter Williams was taken very ill Sunday evening. At the latest report her condition was somewhat improved. Mrs. Lucy Fallings entertained about fifty guests at her home, 1807 R street, last Thursday evening in honor of her son, Walter Fallings, who has recently returned from overseas. Mrs. E. R. Spicer gave a 6 o'clock dinner Wednesday evening in honor of Mr. W. F. Fallings. Covers were laid for ten guests. Out-of-town guests were Mrs. Allen of Oklahoma and Mr. Greene Lucas of Omaha. Mr. Gilbert Hubbard and Miss Lucy Hammond were quietly married Friday afternoon at 3:30 p. m. in the presence of the family and a few friends. In the evening following the ceremony a reception was tendered the young couple by Mrs. Lucy Fallings, grandmother of the bride. The reception rooms were decorated with pink and white carnations and ferns. Refreshments consisted of brick ice cream and cake. About forty guests were present. Mr. Greene Lucas of Omaha was guest last week of Mr. and Mrs. Ashford and Mr. Bennett. Miss Cinderella Jones is guest this week of Miss Goldie Kelly. The Woman's Davis club met Tuesday, March 18, at the home of Mrs. Lorene Dorsey, 714 South Eleventh street. Mrs. Alexander, who has been ill for some time, is able to be about the house again. Mrs. Levels is also feeling much better this week. The Roosevelt Literary society will hold its regular meeting at the A. M. E. church the evening of March 20. Every one is cordially invited to be present. The local secretary of the N. A. A. C. P. association has received word from the national office that Lincoln's quota in the spring drive for membership is 400. Lincoln's present membership is 231. The tenth anniversary conference will be held in Cleveland June 21-29. The national office is requesting a representative from every branch. The next meeting of the branch will be held on Thursday evening, March 20, at the A. M. E. church. in Atchison, died Friday of pneumonia. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Fletcher gave a combined birthday luncheon in honor of their two daughters, Miss Helen and Louise Fletcher, Saturday, March 8. A delicious four-course dinner was served. The evening was spent in various games and music. The daughters were recipients of many beautiful presents. PALESTINE, TEXAS Palestine is still on top and everything going nicely. Rev. W. Scott Chinn of New Orleans was the guest of St. Paul's M. E. church in interest of the Centenary movement. He made a most excellent impression and the people rallied to the cause with $575. Rev. F. F. Washington of the A. M. E. church went to Dallas last week on business. Rev. N. W. Norswerthy of Fort Worth was in the city last week on business. H. L. Price came in on the Sunshine Special from Cuney. Miss Cecilia Phillips died this week. The sick include Charley Johnson and I. S. Galley. The Bloodso & Dixon garage is the place to have your work done. The writer was in their place of business recently and it is up to the minute and with nothing lacking. The time should come when our people must patronize each other, for now they patronize only Colored barbers and would not do this if white barbers would shave them. Mrs. Ella Booker says she is always proud to read The Monitor. Daniel Finch came home today and all were glad to see him. A. G. Howard was in Jacksonville on Friday attending to some business affairs. LEGISLATURE FAVORS 15TH New York, March 18.—A measure has been introduced in the legislature of New York to definitely make all of the officers of the Fifteenth regiment of New York National Guard Negroes, and to make all those who fought in France eligible for commissions. To this is added an appropriation for a permanent armory and club house. In all parts of the city on terms to suit all. Nimrod Johnson Investment Co. Webster 1302. THE MONITOR N A A C P By A. G. Howard. GOOD HOMES J. 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