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GROWING, THANK YOU! $2.00 a Year. 5c a Copy SELF-DEPENDENCE IS NECESSARY Negro's Place In American Civilization Must Be Won by Himself, and He Must Not Depend, Upon Others. JERNAGIN'S MESSAGE TO RACE National Race Conference Receives Report of Its President's Visit to France; Important Business Transacted; Successful Meeting. BY CHARLES STEWART. (Special to The Monitor.) WASHINGTON, D. C., May 1.—"The Negro's place in American civilization must be won by himself, and he must not depend on others," is the declaration made by the National Race Conference through the executive committee at a reception given to Dr. W. H. Jernagin at Mount Carmel Baptist church last Friday night. The occasion was Dr.. Jernagin's return from France, where he represented the conference in the Pan-African conference and at the peace conference. During the day the executive committee held an important meeting, perfecting plans for the next annual session, and to hear the report of Dr. Jernagin and a report from Prof. John R. Hawkins on the $250,000 defense fund. Both reports were far-reaching and predict better things for the race in the future. The Rev. Dr. H. J. Callis, chairman of the executive committee, presided, and at the opening said some plain things to the members of the committee. "The Negro in America must no longer sleep, but must wake up and do something," he declared. "What was won overseas will sink into nothingness unless we back it up by real service over here. Let us plan well today and work it out tomorrow." Every section of the country was represented at the board meeting, and over two thousand people attended the reception at Mount Carmel church Friday night, presided over by Dr. Callis. Special music was rendered by the choir of Mount Carmel church, and then followed the report of Dr. Jernagin, who was the only man sent by an organization over to France. He said that the large crowd was to him a source of inspiration, and from the greeting he was determined to do more than ever for his race. He was sorry to say that in many instances the Negro, especially of the labor battalions, had not received a square deal in France, and the white officers had carried their race prejudice into France and had not failed to exhibit it when the occasion presented itself. "But I thank God I am able to say to you that in the face of all of this our boys discharged their duty and were heroes. Some of them died, and at the command marched into death like they were going into a banquet hall. The world will give them credit of being soldiers." Dr. Jernagin told of his experience in getting over to France, his experience after he got over there, what he had seen on the battlefields, in the trenches, and how he was received by the men over there. His address was punctuated with outbursts of applause and, concluding, he made a strong appeal to every man and woman to rally to themselves, to the call of their race. "We must do it ourselves," he said, "and not depend on others, for if we do we will be left." Invitations will be sent to all organizations, and every race loving man and woman to attend the next session of the National Race Conference, which will be held next October in Washington. URGES PUNISHMENT OF LYNCHERS New York, May 1.—The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, through its secretary, John R. Shillady of New York, makes public a telegram to Governor Charles H. Brough of Arkansas, urging an investigation of the lynching of Sam McIntyre, a Negro, on April 23, at Forrest City, Ark., and the punishment of the lynchers. The attention of the governor is called to the fact that the lynching of McIntyre is the twenty-first known lynching since the signing of the armistice and that all twenty-one occurred in Southern states. The telegram urges action by the state authorities and states that vigorous prosecution of the lynchers of McIntyre and adequate punishment of them will do much towards preventing future similar outbreaks and will show America that Arkansas does not stand for mob violence and lynching. THE MONITOR THE NEW YORK MUSEUM OF ART NOTABLE EVIDENCE OF NEW ERA OF JUSTICE Review of Reviews, Leading Magazine of Country Dealing With Current History and Events, Tells Part the Negro Played in Winning War. SOME FACTS TO REMEMBER (By Associated Negro Press.) NEW YORK, May 1.—Another notable instance of the new era of justice is brought out in the Review of Reviews, one of the great magazines of the country dealing with current history and events. The information concerning the part the Negro played in winning the war, from an industrial standpoint, is not even generally known by us, and is of greatest moment. Here are some of the things done along industrial and agricultural lines: Helped build ships, to dig coal, to operate railroads, to raise corn, wheat, oats, hogs and other food products, and to raise cotton and other staples. Worked in powder plants and munication factories; helped to build cantonments. The brawny arms of black stevedores and screwmen loaded many vessels with supplies on the docks at Norfolk, Charleston, Savannah, New Orleans, New York, Baltimore and other places, and unloaded vessels in record time at foreign ports. When the full story of the war is written the black stevedore regiments at French docks, who sometimes worked night and day without relief, will have a high place in the annals of victory. A gang of Negro riveters at Sparrows Point, Md., first broke the world's record for driving rivets into the hull of a ship. Thousands of other Negro workers in the shipyards—at Newport News, Charlestown, Wilmington, Tampa and other places—helped to build the "bridge of ships" for the transportation of troops and supplies to Europe. Negro pileddrivers at Hog Island established new world's records, which still stand. In the coal fields of West Virginia, Kentucky, Tennessee and Alabama other thousands—many of them working extra shifts—mined coal during the serious winter months of 1917-18, thus helping to provide fuel not only for homes, but also for industry and transportation during the mad race of war. In agriculture, during the past OMAHA, NEBRASKA, MAY 3, 1919 OMAHA SKYSCRAPERS four years, the values of the twelve principal food and feed crops in the Southern states increased more rapidly than the value of cotton crops, great as those were. The Negro farmer and farm laborer had a large share in this increase. LOVE IS BLIND; FINDS A WAY French Maiden Uses Burnt Cork and Travels Incognito as Stevedore to Marry Man of Her Choice. New York, April 30.—A new lesson in true love has been brought to light here by the arrival of the transport Turrialba from France. On board and in the custody of the officers was Mlle. Alexandria Boyer of Marseilles, bride-to-be of Michael Black, a first-class boatswain's mate, and Colored. Mlle. Boyer traveled incognito for the first two days until, according to soldiers on board, she became seasick and so pale that her heavy coating of burnt cork failed longer to deceive the ship's officers. Much to the surprise of the officers it was discovered that the "stevedore" was an aristocratic French woman who had fallen in love with Black and who was unable to marry in France because of the "red tape" necessary to go through before the ship sailed. The woman has been turned over to the immigration authorities, but both the woman and man maintain as soon as the trouble is straightened out they will get married. CELEBRATE THE 300TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE LANDING OF SLAVES (By Associated Negro Press.) (By Associated Negro Press.) Newark, N. J., May 1. The 300th anniversary of the landing of the first Negroes brought to this country in slavery was celebrated here this week under the auspices of the Knights of Pythias. Mayor Gillen, A. K. Bugbee, candidate for governor, and Rev. W. A. Byrd were the speakers, as was also Governor Edge. The occasion was a memorable one. Crockery Saver. Danger of breakage is eliminated in new motor-driven dish washer in which the dishes are held stationary in wire baskets and water is forced round them. COLORED AMERICAN Excellent Opportunities Offered Ambitious Young Men to Train for Efficient Service; Reserve Officers' Training Corps and Military Instructors. WASHINGTON, D. C., May 1. Following the demobilization of the Students' Army Training corps, shortly after the signing of the armistice, the war department, to stimulate the patriotic spirit of young men in the colleges and schools of the land and to fit them for efficient service in defense of the nation, formulated plans for the establishment of a reserve officers' training corps. Under this system the students of the various educational institutions who are able to meet the required standards, mentally, physically and temperamentally, are trained to become officers in the army, prepared to take their places in the active military service, should necessity arise. Watchful of the welfare of the Colored young man and anxious that the Colored schools of the country should be given a proper opportunity and share in this advance work of preparedness, Dr. Emmett J. Scott, special assistant to the secretary of war, took up the matter with the committee on education and special training of the war department, in charge of the training and instruction branch of the war plans divisions, general staff, with the result that twelve of the leading Colored schools of the country have been selected as centers for the establishment of units of the reserve officers' training corps. In addition to having the schools enlisted under this advantageous banner, Dr. Scott was able to have a number of thoroughly competent young Colored army officers stationed at the schools to serve as instructors in military science and tactics. R. O. T. C. Units and Their Military Instructors. Herewith is given a complete list of the schools selected up to April 1, 1919, together with a roster of the officers designated as military instructors therein. All of the instruction for the present is in infantry movements: Howard University, Washington— Vol. IV. No. 44 (V le No. 199) Major Milton T. Dean and First Lieut. Campbell C. Johnson. Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute, Tuskegee Institute, Ala.—Captain Russell Smith, First Lieut. James C. Pinkston and Second Lieut. Harry J. Mack. Wilberforce University, Wilberforce, Ohio—First Lieut. Percival R. Piper. Negro A. and T. College, Greensboro, N. C.—Second Lieut. Horace G. Wilder. South Carolina A. and M. College, Orangeburg, S. C.—First Lieut. Samuel Hull. Hampton A and I. Institute, Hampton, Va.—First Lieut. Leonard L. McLeod. Virginia N. and I. Institute, Petersburg, Va.—Second Lieut. Ernest C. Johnson. Prairie View N. and I. College, Prairie View, Tex.—First Lieut. Walter A. Giles. Tennessee A. and I. School, Nashville, Tenn.—First Lieut.Grant Stuart. West Virginia Collegiate Institute, Institute, W. Va.—First Lieut. John H. Purnell. Branch Normal School, Pine Bluff, Ark.—First Lieut. Elijah H. Goodwin. Straight College, New Orleans, La.—Captain Charles C. Cooper. N E G R O NEWSPAPERS COMING TO THE FRONT Nearly Four Hundred Publications Supplying News and Moulding Sentiment Among Race In All Sections of the Country. READERS RAPIDLY MULTIPLY Intercommunication Unifying Racial Sentiment, Consciousness and Activities; Spreading Gospel of Justice and Equal Opportunity. (By Associated Negro Press.) CHICAGO, May 1. The newspapers of the race are finally and forever on the map. With more than 400 publications of various kinds in the field, more than 100 of the weekly newspapers have increased in business, prestige and influence by leaps and bounds in the last five years. So great has become the influence of the newspapers that in certain sections of the South there has been a determined, though unsuccessful, effort to prevent the circulation of certain race newspapers that are spreading the gospel of justice and equal opportunity. Circulation for more than a score of the newspapers has been doubled, trebled and in some instances quadrupled in the last four years. There is no event of importance happening at the present time that is not known from one end of the nation to the other in a week's time. This intercommunication has enabled the 12,000,000 people of our group to act in unity on many subjects that in former years required weeks and months to disseminate. Everywhere editors are displaying the liveliest and most progressive interest in getting the news to the people. Their increase in circulation has given them an increase in advertising and an opportunity to raise rates, and hence it has at last reached the delightful point where race journalism has become a paying investment. The latest addition to the files of Negro journalism is the Associated Negro Press, with headquarters at 312 South Clark street, Chicago. This service, which is modern in every respect, gathers news from every section of the country and distributes it among more than 100 newspapers. The service is copyrighted. Fargo, N. D., May 1.—The biennial meeting of the Northwestern Federation of Colored Women's Clubs will be held in Grand Forks, N. D., July 1-3. Mrs. Johanna Porter of Chicago is president. There will be much important business transacted with reference to equal justice and reconstruction. NATIONAL CAPITAL HAS FIRST COLORED FIRE DEPARTMENT (By Associated Negro Press.) Washington, D. C., April 30.—For the first time in the history of the nation's capital there is a Colored fire department in this city, in the southwest section of the city. The commissioners made the transfer a few days ago, placing the white men into other positions. The Southwest Civic association plans to hold a reception in honor of the new department, and resolutions of thanks have been sent the commissioners. NEW ORLEANS HOME OF ORIGINAL JAZZ Lieutenant James Reese Europe, Famous Band Leader, Says Popular Jazz Originated in Southern City. MUSICIANS CAPTIVATE CROWDS Three Famous Aggregations Making History by Their Rare Entertainment and Catchy Music; First Jazz Band Under Direction of Mr. Razz. (By Associated Negro Press.) CLEVELAND, O., May 1.—Lieutenant James Reese Europe, of the famous Fifteenth New York band, said recently that so far as he could learn the word "jazz" originated with a band of four pieces which flourished about fifteen years ago in New Orleans. The queer little band was under the direction' of a man named Razz and was known as Razz's band. It is supposed that with the passing of time the name was changed to "jazz" there by the members of the race. There are three aggregations, however, that are making history in the way of arousing sentiment and creating happy feeling. They are the old Eighth regiment band of Chicago, the old Fifteenth regiment band of New York and the New York Syncopated orchestra. These are under the direction of George Duff, James Reese Europe and Will Marion Cook, respectively. These organizations, of more than fifty men each, have been touring the country in recent months and "setting the people wild" by their rare entertainment and music. The white people have fallen in line and are hurrying everywhere for race music, instrumental and vocal. Last week the New York Syncopated orchestra played a return engagement to a packed house in Orchestra hall, one of the great centers in this city. A most unusual recognition was given the orchestra. In the series of symphony concerts, where the "400" attend, the Russian Symphony orchestra concert date was cancelled and the management announced that the date would be filled by the New York Syncopated orchestra. The announcement was received with remarkable applause. The Fifteenth New York band is filling a week's engagement at the great Auditorium in the loop district, which is recognition never before attained in the history of the country, and the mammoth place can hardly accommodate the great throngs who desire to hear Europe's players and that marvelous voice of Lieutenant Noble Sissle of Cleveland and New York. ELEVEN YOUNG WOMEN GO TO FRANCE AS "Y" WORKERS (By Associated Negro Press.) New York, May 1.—Eleven of our young women have gone to France in the capacity of Y. M. C. A. secretaries to add their service to the work that forty-two of our men secretaries have been carrying on for our soldiers since the beginning of the war. Nine of these women are college garduates. Five of them are school teachers; one in public education work, two in public health work, two book-keepers and one in business. They are: Miss Helen Hagin, Hartford, Conn.; Miss Rilda Phelps, Xenia, O.; Miss Florences Lee Thomas, Cleveland; Miss Meta Evans, Huntington, W. Va.; Miss Ernestine Suarez, Tuskegee Institute, Alabama; Miss Hallie Craigwell, New York; Miss Lillian Woods Turner, Atlanta, Ga.; Miss Florence C. Williams, Raleigh, N. C.; Harriet S. Edwards, and Althea E. Roche, York City. The two men secretaries abroad, as well as the 282 men secretaries in the American camps, are all men of high moral character and special training. METHODISTS CLOSE SUCCESSFUL SESSION (By Associated Negro Press.) Lexington, Ky., April 30.—The Lexington annual conference of the Methodist Episcopal church closed a successful session here, after going on record in their annual "message to the country" as favoring "equal and exact justice for all, and a definite, untiring working out of the great problems of reconstruction." This conference comprises more than 50,000 members and speaks for its work in the states of Kentucky, Indiana, Ohio and the Methodist work in Chicago and southern Michigan. 2 Writes Interesting Letter to the Rt. Rev. A. S. Lloyd Concerning Aims and Purposes of Education in the Black Republic. WHY FINANCIAL SUPPORT IS NOW NECESSARY The Heroic Struggle of Liberians to Master Their Own Affairs and Need for College Trained Men Is Very Concisely Explained. THE following letter appears in the Liberia college catalogue and was written by the Hon. D. E. Howard, president of Liberia, to the Rt. Rev. A. S. Lloyd, a bishop of the American Episcopal church, during the visit of the latter to Liberia. It brings into prominence the urgent need of extended facilities for education in the Republic of Liberia. Executive Mansion, Monrovia, March 15, 1918. My Dear Bishop: In compliance with your request that I give you my opinion respecting Liberia college and its relation and importance to the state, I beg to submit the following: The Republic of Liberia is, to use the words of one of your great statesmen, "a republic founded by black men, reared by black men, maintained by black men, and which holds out to our hope the brightest prospects." This being the case, it is quite evident that the men who are to conduct the affairs of the state must be prepared for that great task, hence to my mind the maintenance and perpetuation of Liberia college is nothing more nor less than an axiom, a self-evident fact which needs no proof. No half-sane man will for a moment think that a state can be maintained by men who have not been educated and prepared to govern. If in our infancy as a state the fathers and friends of Liberia saw the imperative necessity of Liberia college as an institution for preparing their successors for assuming the task and burdens which they were then bearing how much more so now must it appear to us when the problems of state are so acute and difficult? When the interests of those whom we have to deal with in our midst are so conflicting and varied, how can we steer clear of the Scylla and not fall into the whirlpool Charybdis unless we have men trained in the intricacies and technicalities of statecraft and diplomacy? How would Liberia have fared, isolated, powerless, without any strong power to guarantee her independence, as in the case of Belgium, but for God and her statesmen of the past and present! When in 1913 we had the Panther, Eber and Bremen, three German war vessels, in our waters for four months, demanding that we should restore at once order among the Krus whom their traders had incited against the government, and all the world was silent, as far as we know; how did we emerge out of the danger but by the Providence of God and the ability of those responsible for the government? And where were they trained but in Liberia college? And in the present world catastrophe why haven't we made some of the fatal blunders it was possible for us to have made? Is it not due to the men in charge of affairs, and were they not trained in Liberia college? I mention these two recent events because you ask me for my opinion of Liberia college NOW. The fathers and men of the past who managed affairs showed what they thought of it by the support they gave it, and we who are now on the stage mention only two recent happenings by way of giving credit to the college as well as emphasizing the importance of its continuance. The opinion has been expressed by many good-meaning friends that Liberia college ought to be removed and turned into an industrial plant, and I believe I am on record as favoring its removal where more ground could be had, but I have never agreed that the work of the college should be other than preparing leaders for state and church. Industrial schools we should have, yes, I wish I had the means to put one in each county, and it is such schools that I wish we could get the churches interested in. In years gone by the churches were interested chiefly in educating the head and heart and spent large sums with results best known to them; nowadays they have found out that the hands, eyes, feet, and all parts of the body must, also be educated to do each its full part, but up till now we have not been able to get any one of the churches to give one of these modern up-to-date plants. If I thought it necessary I would name some of the men of state, past and present, who owe their allegiance to Liberia college, men whom we are not ashamed of, men many of whom now rest in their graves, but whose spirits are watching with anxious solicitude about the fate of Liberia college; and I can assure you that it is my firm belief that with the present RECEPTION AND Welcome Home For Our Soldiers BY CRISPUS ATTUCKS RED CROSS AUXILIARY AT DREAMLAND HALL 18th and HARNEY All Soldiers in Uniform Admitted Free. For Others Admission 50c DESDUNES ORCHESTRA TILL 1 A.M. young, ambitious, studious and patriotic president of the college, and the strong support which the graduates and the undergraduates, the citizens generally, and the government have promised him, Liberia college will repeat what she has done in the past for the state. Yours,truly. D. E. HOWARD. The N. A. A. C. P. forum held an interesting session last Sunday afternoon at St. John's A. M. E. church, the Rev. John Albert Williams presiding. The session was a little late in beginning, owing to some misunderstanding as to the place of meeting. An earnest address was made by Mrs. Simmons, who had attended the instructions on Baby Health Week at Jacobs hall, on the imperative need of looking after the health of our children. She urged that in cases where defective eyesight has been reported and parents are unable to supply the children with glasses that our people take it upon themselves to provide them. It had been reported to her that fifty Colored children who had been examined by the school nurses needed glasses. The matter was referred to the educational committee. An animated discussion on sending a delegate to the anti-lynching conference in New York, May 5 and 6, was engaged in by C. C. Galloway, Fred C. Williams, Thomas Reese, J. D. Crum, M. F. Singleton, Mrs. James G. Jewell, Mr. Lewis and Mrs. Jesse Hale Moss. It was pointed out by the president, the Rev. John Albert Williams, that the more important meeting was the national convention to be held in Cleveland in June, and that it would be too expensive to send a delegate to both meetings. A resolution unanimously prevailed that the president of the Omaha branch be sent to both meetings and that the expenses be met by voluntary contributions. Five members were added to the roll. The meeting next Sunday will be held at the Grove Methodist church, Twenty-second and Seward streets, at 4 o'clock, and will be addressed by the Rev. N. H. B. Cassell, president of Liberia college, Liberia, West Africa. Come in time to get a good seat. FIVE THOUSAND PEOPLE HEAR ROSCOE SIMMONS Colored American Troops Brigaded With French Decorated For Valor Because the French Did Not Draw the Color Line. (By Associated Negro Press.) Chicago, May 1.—More than 5,000 people heard Roscoe Conklin Simmons deliver his address at the Auditorium in the Loop district on the subject, "From State Street to St. Mihiel." A number of leading white people occupied boxes on the occasion, which was under the direction of the Chicago Defender, Robert S. Abbott, the owner, presiding. Mr. Simmons declared that the time is at hand when the white people of the country must hear our side of the story. He said that the report that the Negro soldiers are rapists had been proven false by the official statement of Major General Barnum. According to Mr. Simmons, the reason that the race soldiers who fought under the French came home decorated with crosses, and so many of the Ninety-second division who displayed equal valor came home without decorations, is "because the French were in the war to fight and not to draw the color line." He further declared that much of the prejudice against our soldiers was due to the playing of small politics by Southern democrats. Music for the occasion was furnished by a chorus of 500 voices, under the direction of Prof. J. Wesley Jones and George Garner, as soloist. THE MONITOR JUST KIDS—Revenge! GOOD MORNING ROBERT! 52 INTERNATION GOOD MORNING ROBERT! BOB DIDN'T EVEN NOTICE TEACHER! SHE GIVE HIM A LICKIN' YESTERDAY AN HE SAID HE AINT NEVER GONNA-EITHER 52 INTERNATIONAL CARTOON LOCAL BRANCH NEGRO BUSINESS LEAGUE ORGANIZED At a meeting held at the Booker T. Washington hotel, Friday night, a local branch of the National Negro Business league was organized. This was the culmination of the invitation extended by The Monitor to the business and professional men of the city to meet for a conference on the formation of some business organization that would advance this interest among our growing population. Fortunately Mr. C. B. Hosmer, field agent of Tuskegee Institute, who was in the city at this time, was present and aided the movement by a helpful address and some very excellent practical advice. The league starts with a membership of thirty. Mr. Fred C. Williams, the real promoter of the organization, presided. The following officers were elected: Allen Jones, president; C. C. Galloway, vice president; Samuel Barrett, secretary; Dr. Craig Morris, treasurer; Rev. J. D. Crum, chaplain; Fred C. Williams, publicity manager; Dr. D. W. Gooden, chairman, and General Scott, vice chairman of membership committee; N. W. Ware, chairman executive committee. It is proposed to enroll every business and professional man and woman in the city, of whom there are more than 100 in the league. The next meeting is Thursday night, May 1, at the office of the president, Allen Jones, 2314 North Twenty-fourth street. Have a refreshing drink at our new and up-to-date soda fountain. We serve the best. The People's Drug store. "Slacken Not S or Island; Crow vas on," Until "Slacken Not Sail Yet at Inlet or Island; Crowd All the Canvas on," Until the Job is Finished and the Boys Come Home. Thomas Kilpatrick & Co. ADDRESSES BY:—The Hon. Ed. P. Smith Mayor; The Rev. John Albert Williams; Ailey W. Lewis; Lieut. H. J. Pinkett; Lieut. Amos P. Madison To the Editor of The Monitor: There appeared in the morning edition of the Bee of April 26 a statement concerning the death of Rodney Halston in our hotel the night of Thursday, April 25: “Rodney Halston, a returned Colored soldier, was found dead from asphyxiation in a room in the Patton hotel, Eleventh and Pierce streets, yesterday afternoon. A hose leading to an open gas jet was tied to the man's mouth. He had been dead several hours. His home was in Yazoo City, Miss. Guests at the hotel told detectives Halston had much money. None was found in his room.” And here is the true statement: He was found in bed, undressed, with his face downwards, with his clothes on the side of his bed (on a chair). He was not touched until the doctor came. The gas jet was one-half open. There was no tube in the room, as the officers, the doctor and Undertaker Johnson will testify. 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Harrison Peyton CHARACTERS Mauricio Crispin, a dancer from the Argentine, age 25 years. La Corusca, Senora Crispin, his Argentine mother, age 42. Agnes, their American guest and dancing pupil, age 22. Mrs. Vincent Widener, a woman journalist, age 35. Period: Present. Place: Providencia, a city on the Pacific coast. Act II—Scene 1 Crispin: Yo estoy aqui, madre. Corusca: Mauricio, I was perfectly satisfied Senorita Agnes had come back with young Bland from her trip to the telegraph office. I don't find her in her room, and it has been certainly more than two hours since she and that youngster, Bland, left here together. Crispin: They returned and separated fully an hour ago, madre. The senorita, for the past forty minutes, has been wandering alone back and forth there along the ocean shore. Corusca: And with such a wind driving in from the water! What can have possessed her, Mauricio? Crispin: Come, madre; you can see her through the study window. Isn't she the very embodiment of distraught loveliness, madre pequena—a solitary slender figure, with disheveled hair and flurrying garments, bending against the wild, adverse winds of vicissitude, and stopping now and then to commune with the ever despairing waste of waters? Look! how it is as though the ocean's sorrow might distress and eternal lament—be one of her own, and she half inclined to plunge into its condoling embrace as she might into a briny deep of tears! Corusca: Pomre desfortunada! Poor, dear girl! Go, hijo mio, and apprize her the letter she expected is come. Crispin: Certainly, madre. I fear she has been outdoors somewhat too long already. I've been watching her between my endeavors to scan this magazine. Corusca: The Advance? Crispin: Yes, The Advance. Corusca: I haven't found time as yet to read that number, Mauricio. Crispin: Then do so now. In it is published an open letter, madre, to white fellow Americans, written by the president of the American Association for the Abolition of Race Oppression, and marked by a logic and truthfulness that are fairly overpowering. But let me haste to bring Senorita Gorland. Coruseca: I thank you, muchacho mio. The senorita, I dare say, will follow you quickly enough the instant she learns of the letter from her home. Crispin: Oh, I won't be gone half a second, madre. Corusca: (Who, after having seated herself at the table, reads aloud from the magazine:) This is an appeal not for any privilege, indulgence or preference of any kind, but for simple justice. No community can treat any considerable body of citizens unjustly without suffering the consequences. We all suffer, white and Colored alike, and as there are more white, so they suffer more. During the civil war, "every drop of Negro blood drawn by the lash in slavery, was paid by another in white blood drawn by the sword,"—and the people— SCENE II Such Is the Anguiry of Anemone. (Enter Crispin and Agnes. Agnes wears the fur overcoat and a spray of anemone on the breast.) Crispin: 'Tis quite possible, then senorita, I've been given a false impression in regard to the matter? Agnes: Oh, no, senor; it isn't that I think you're under a misapprehension; I know it's perfectly true the representative has both—a daughter and a small son. Corusca: The letter—your anxious- Brandies Stores Our Annual May White Sales Are Now in Progress Of marked importance are the savings to be found in these sales events— Corsets Gloves Hosiery Silk and Muslin Underwear Domestics Linens White Goods Increased Operating Expenses Require More Money Telephone expenses have gone up rapidly the last few years. Telephone rates have not advanced in proportion to the cost of furnishing the service. The cost of furnishing telephone service has advanced because of the increased cost of material to the telephone company and the increased living expenses of employees. Everyone realies the necessity of paying more for rent, for food, for clothing, for wages and for transportation. The telephone industry has been affected by the same conditions which have produced higher prices in all the necessities of life. If this Company is to continue to furnish dependable telephone service to the public it must obtain such rates as will produce a revenue sufficient to cover the cost of providing the service. ly awaited letter, senorita. Agnes: It's arrived at last! Thank you, senorita! Crispin: Madre, I met her on the way indoors, and almost at the entrance. Corusca: But, what, Mauricio! a sprig of anemone pinned on her breast? Crispin: Ah, madre! only too true, over her heart is the symbol of fading hope! Bland stopped at the florist's shop and bought it for her; she proved such a drooping spirit! Corusca: Oh, I'm very much concerned, senorita, on* account of your little brother's illness. I'll wait to learn whether the doctors still have hope of a turn for the better. Crispin: I notice, senorita, the letter is typewritten as always. I must hold Senor Gorland many times guilty of letting the business habit of dictation infringe on the intimacy of family correspondence. Corusca: I heard you and Senorita Agnes speaking of someone's daughter, Mauricio. Whose daughter was it? Crispin: Terry Whiteside's, madre. The senorita witnessed the entire affray that took place between Anthony and the representative, and just this evening has confirmed us in our conviction that Whiteside, and not Anthony, should be held responsible for the panic. Coruscan: Caramba! And she never mentioned it before! How odd! But But I've always felt sure of the dear boy's innocence. Mauricio, we must send the senorita's statement to the newspapers. However, speaking of the congressman, you were right after all, Mauricio, in your surmise that he has a little daughter? Crispin: Yes; so Senorita Gorland assures me. Corusca: And no longer than the other day, I was informing Senorita Agnes of the particularly sad story concerning his tot of a son which Whiteside related to us in his letters; and how distressfully he importunt us, Mauricio, to come to his home in Shadow City and dance El Toreo y la Malaguena for the benefit of Baby Sunbeam, the little boy, whom the family thus has rechristened because of his brightly smiling presence and dearing good nature. Crispin: And you didn't forget to tell her, madre mia, how near I came to disbelieving my own ears when you stated to me the magnificent inducements he offered us? Corusca: No, muchacho querido; nor how promptly we seized upon the excuse that we were iron-bound at the time by a most important local contract; although simultaneously, we did feel it a pity indeed that there wasn't then to be obtained in all America another pair of danzarines who claimed thorough adeptness in the graceful finesse of la Malaguena. Increased O Telephone exp Telephone rate furnishing the serv The cost of fu the increased cost creased living exp Everyone real for clothing, for w The telephone which have produc If this O phone service produce a re service. WESTSIDE TELPHONE COMPANY LOCAL LONG BUSINESS TELPHONE AIL SYSTEM WESTSIDE TELPHONE & TELPHONE CO. THE MONITOR Crispin: For the love of God, senorita! My life! there's but one shock that can have gone all through you like that! Corusca: Oh, caramba, querida! It's rending your very heart-strings! Can the worst we feared have happened? Agnes: They have lost all hope—the doctors—and are in daily dread of—my brother's death, Senora Crispin! Oh, Godfrey! Godfrey our poor, dear, little boy! Corusca: Amora mia, Senor Gorland, your father—of course he wishes you to return home? Agnes: Immediately—by the very first train—yes, senora. Oh! if my brother—if Godfrey should die before I arrive there! If—if—if— Corusca: God forbid, nina querida! But you can hardly catch a train for Shadow City within less than four or five hours at the least. Have faith in the Almighty Maker's infinite mercy! Don't keep on grieving yourself this way, hija. Rather go up to your room and make ready to leave. Ahora bien, preciosa, pequena enojamia, shall Mauricio help you up the stairs for me? Crispin: May 1, senorita? No, no, senor; I can manage well enough. Crispin: But now you've crushed the anemone. Agnes: I thank you immensely, senora. Andrew will look after my luggage for me—won't he? Corusca: Of course. I'm going out back right now, and I'll speak to him about it. querida mia. Agnes: And, senora, won't you please telephone to the railway station to inquire at what time the first through train will leave for Shadow City? Corusca: Ciertamente, ciertamente, muchacha mia. Moreover, I shall right willingly bring you an answer just as soon as I have received it. Ah! but believe me, favorita mia, you haven't any idea how deeply pained I am at the thought I've got to bid you goodbye after so fleeting a companionship. (END SCENE TWO.) DOCTOR CASSELL'S MISSION TO AMERICA The Distinguished African Who Will Visit Omaha Next Week and Something of the Mission Which Brings Him Across the Seas. OMAHA SHOULD BE INTERESTED ABOUT two months ago, George Wells Parker, business manager of The Monitor, received a letter from Hon. John E. Bruce of New York, informing him of the arrival in this country of Doctor Nathaniel H. B. Cassell, a native African of eminence and president of the Liberian university. at the al con- we did wasn't a ca an- claimed graceful Out east, and especially around little old Broadway, the people don't know much about Omaha. Whenever they hear the name, they are apt to have fleeting visions of Bufalo Bill, wild Indians and tomahawks. For this reason it is seldom that great foreigners with great missions come any fur- Telephone Rates Must Be Higher ed Operating Expenses Require M the expenses have gone up rapidly the last the rates have not advanced in proportion the service. of furnishing telephone service has adva cost of material to the telephone comp ther west than Chicago and for this reason, Dr. Cassell was not booked for points further west. Mr. Bruce, however, had learned through The Monitor and other sources that Omaha was a wide awake and thriving city and that she had among her population a large number of Colored people who were industrious and deeply interested in racial movements, as well as a large number of philanthropic whites who are always willing to assist meritorious causes. He therefore asked Mr. Parker if he did not think that Omaha would be interested in having Dr. Cassell as her guest and if Omaha might not assist him in securing a part of the $200,000 which he is trying to raise for Liberia college. The answer was: Have Dr. Cassell come by all means. And the doctor is coming May 4. In last week's issue was published a short article upon Liberia as the land of promise for the American Negro. Then, too, was published an account of some of the trials of this little black republic of distant Africa. No mention was made of the fact that when Liberia cast her lot with the allies, she forfeited her trade with Germany, which was practically 90 per cent. Now that the war is over and peace has been declared, Liberia finds herself in a very, very difficult position. Her trade is gone and the nations are so busy arranging the conditions of peace, that they have not had time to consider the predicament into which Liberia has fallen. She has arranged for a loan with the United States government by which she hopes to tide herself over this period of commercial depression, but she must raise $200,000 for her university so that she may continue the work of education. To secure this sum for Liberia university is the reason why Doctor Cassell is in America. What will Omaha do to help? She can do much and it is our earnest desire that Dr. Cassell raise from $500 to $1,000 here in our city. We want every Colored man and woman and child to donate something for this cause, no matter how small may be the offering. Doctor Cassell will speak at several of our churches here and everyone should hear him. He is a cultured and highly educated gentleman, an orator and a scholar. He will have something of interest to tell us about our own people in Africa, of their burdens, their hopes and their accomplishments. Everyone should hear him and everyone is asked to help in the cause. Rev. John Albert Williams, George Wells Parker and Fred C. Williams have arranged the program of Doctor Cassell's stay in the city and are resting assured that Omaha's Colored citizens will rally and support the cause which will be presented ably by the distinguished visitor. Any persons who may not be able to hear Doctor Cassell, may send contributions to him in care of The Monitor. See that your home is the neatest in your block. OMAHA'S GUEST May 4 to 9 P. Rev. Nathaniel H. B. Cassell President of Liberia College Dr. Cassell is in this country to raise $200,000 for Liberia College. Because Liberia entered the war on the side the allies, the little black republic lost practically all her trade, 90 per cent of which was carried on with Germany. Her revenues have been cut off and she needs money to educate her young men and young women. WILL YOU HELP? No matter how small may be your contribution, send it to DR. N. H. B. CASSELL. Care The Monitor, 304 and he and Liberia will thank you. Let every reader of The Monitor send something for the cause. Hea Dr. Ca Talk A Afric very reader of The Monitor, both in Omaha something for the cause. Hear Dr. Cassell Talk About Africa Let every reader of The Monitor, both in Omaha and out, send something for the cause. Hear Dr. Cassell Talk About Africa SUNDAY, 11 A. M. Trinity Cathedral, 18th and Capitol Ave. SUNDAY, 4 P. M. N. A. A. C. P. Forum, Grove M. E., 22d and Se SUNDAY, 4 P. M. A. C. P. Forum, Grove M. 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BS Published Every Saturday at Omaha, Nebraska, by The Monitor Pub- Mshing Company. 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 WILLIANS, Editor and Publisher. Luellle Skaggs Edwards and William Garnett Haynes, Associate Editors. George Wells Parker, Contributing Editor and Business Manager. Fred C. Willlams, 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 Crounse Block, Omaha, Neb. ‘Telephone Webster 4243. pe anything worth having, one must pay the price, and the price is always work, patience, love, self-sacrifice— no paper currency, no promises to pay, but the gold of real service.—John Burrows. * MEDDLING AND MUDDLING i looks very much as though Presi- dent Wilson were unduly meddling in European polities and muddling af- fairs. How far the United States will suffer or be benefited by this med- dling is open to debate. Undoubtedly there will be some soreness upon the part of Italy, whose secret treaty with the allied powers, before America en- tered the conflict, by which she was guaranteed the territory which she now claims, has, at the alleged sug- gestion and demand of the American president, been treated as “a scrap of paper.” Italy justly believes herself to have been mistreated. It may be that astute European diplomats are using President Wilson as “the goat,” but certainly it must be apparent to all that America’s entrance into the circle of European diplomacy is fraught with dangerous possibilities. Italy feels aggrieved against Presi- dent Wilson. This is very evident. And to be perfectly frank, she has just grounds for her grievance. Whether this will lead to unfriendli- ness for the United States remains to be seen. Japan, too, far-sighted, suave, com- mercially alert, intellectual, rich and brave, does not take kindly to Presi- dent Wilson’s attitude on the equality of races. Of course, he was not alone in his opposition to this absolutely just recognition, to which the world must eventually come, but that does not mend the matter. These are but two of the clouds, “about as large as a man’s hand,” coming up out of the sea of European diplomacy, which may overcast the sky of international peace. THE ITALIAN CRISIS T= Italian premier has returned to Rome. Why? Because Presi- dent Wilson has refused absolutely to allow Italy to have Fiume and the Dalmation coast.. The press of the country naturally supports Wilson in his position, but surely Italy has some- thing on her side. In the secret treaty made at London, the allies promised Italy just what she asks for, provided she would cast her lot with them against Germany. ‘Italy did so and kept her word. Now when it comes to payment time, Wilson, who knew noth- ing whatever of the secret treaty, refuses to let Italy have what she fought for. Is Italy being treated fair? Have not the allies made their treaty with Italy only “a scrap of pa- per,” just as they accuse Germany of making “a scrap of paper” out of her agreement not to violate the neutrality of Belgium? One does not deny that secret di- plomacy makes many questionable deals and deals which are often more unjust than just, but if treaties are to have any sanctity, they must be kept. We have noted particularly that in all matters where white races are concerned, President Wilson is loud in proclaiming his special brand of jus- tice, but when it comes to the concern of the Latins, Japanese and other darker races, his ideae of justice suf- fer an eclipse. Italy has been wronged and Japan has been wronged, and Wilson in both cases is largely responsible for the ‘wrongs done. “PRINCIPLE, NOT COLOR” M C. C, GALLOWAY, speaking before the N, A. A. C. P. forum last Sunday afternoon, gave voice to a sentiment which should become reg- nant throughout the country. Mr. Galloway said, “It is time to forget color and to stand for principle.” He pointed out very clearly and forcibly that America or no other country or race or individual will ever get the true perspective, ever advance to the highest point, until there is a cessa- tion of the disposition to think of a man’s color or nationality first, and the principle involved last. He fear- lessly stated that our race no less than the white race is in bondage to this false and pernicious custom. “Forget color and stand for prin- ciple.” This is undoubtedly the lesson ‘not only America but the entire world ‘needs to learn. BE THRIFTY DESPITE HIGH COST OF LIVING eee is an era of high cost of liv- ing. The high cost of living is mainly due to the cost of high living. Certain extravagances, not necessities, are believed to be necessary for the wealthy and the well-to-do, and so to pay for these they boost the price of commodities. Those lower down the financial scale are compelled to pay the price. But those lower down very naturally ape those higher up and also demand certain luxuries, for which they, too, must pay the price, and so the boosting of prices and the in- flating of values goes on all along the line, because all classes, each in de- gree and many out of proportion to their income, must live high. So the cost of high living is in a large meas- ure responsible for the high cost of living. We wonder how many of our people who are receiving good wages, despite the high cost of living, are wise enough not to live so high that they are not able to lay something aside for the proverbial rainy day? We wonder. While wages are good, try to live comfortably but frugally, and save some of your money. Savings banks, building and loan institutions, government securities like Liberty bonds and thrift stamps offer splendid opportunities for saving. Save a little each week and look forward to becom- ing a home-owner. Be thrifty, not thriftless, despite the high cost of living. If, however, you and everybody else persist in high liv- ing, living up to every cent you earn, the cost of living will remain high, MINISTERS BOOST MONITOR; THANK YOU, GENTLEMEN Ww. desire to thank our friends wha are always saying a good word for The Monitor. We are particularly gratified that the ministers of the city have taken occasion several times re- cently to publicly endorse The Monitor and urge their people to take it. The Rev. W. C. Williams, the influential pastor of St. John’s A. M. E. church; the Rev. W. F. Botts, the popular and energetic pastor of Zion Baptist; the Rev. M. H. Wilkinson, the witty and eloquent pastor of Mount Moriah Bap- tist; the Rev. Thomas A. Taggart, the little live wire pastor of Bethel Bap- tist, South Side; the Rev. J. A. Broad- nax, who “hews to the line, let the chips fall where they may,” at Allen Chapel, South Side; the Rev. John Costello, the vigorous pastor of Pleas- ant Green Baptist church; the Rev. Matthew Rhonenee and the Rev. J. P. Jackson of Council Bluffs, have taken occasion to urge their people to sup- port The Monitor, “our clean, well- edited and fearless local newspaper,” to quote the words of one, “which so ably champions our cause and merits our loyal support.” Friends, one and all, we thank you sincerely for your hearty endorsement and support, and our earnest endeavor will be to prove ourselves in every nar eabGiittie: ait ‘eiulew damdiiemad: THE NEGRO BUSINESS LEAGUE Te weeks ago a call was made for Colored business men of the city to meet and organize a business club. The mail was late and few responded, but another call was made and every man notified of the effort. At the second meeting eight were present—eight out of a possible fifty. ‘What is the matter with the Negro business man? Is he totally ignorant of the advantages of business. organi- zation, or is it that he doesn’t care? Is it that he fears every movement for organization is some sort of political scheme or plan founded upon selfish interest? Why doesn’t he wake up? Cannot an organization of the many do more than one? The Commercial club of Omaha has made the name of Omaha known world-wide and it has made Omaha products known and welcomed in every home in this city. Why will not the Colored men organize and fight under the slogan, “Patronize the Negro Business Man!” Is it not worth while? Will it not accomplish some- thing? We believe it will. THE MONITOR Obvious Observations eo is sore because the allies have regarded their treaty with her as a scrap of paper. As Ramases said the night he found his hen roost de- -serted, chickens will always come ‘home to roost. We thought winter was over, but we've got another guess coming, Uncle Sam is bringing the white boys over pretty fast, but is mighty [slow bringing the Colored. What's | the whereof of the whereas? Friend Chester Franklin of K. C., ‘a very brilliant vegetable raised in Omaha, is going to start a news- paper next week. Good luck, old man. We need more live wires and we know eee a hot one. Are you doing anything with that ‘lawn in front of your house and any- \thing with the garden spots in the back yard? If not, get busy soon, if “not sooner. | ‘Through the fields and over the “fence, but the booze hounds still pur- ‘sue us, | The Monitor is fat again, but that ‘doesn’t mean everybody is paid up. ‘There are still some folks who ought to find out the office number or the | telephone. | Dr. Nathaniel Cassell, of Liberia, will he in Omaha next week. Don’t forget to give him a few dimes for Liberia. Our brothers there need them. ‘The war is over, but Europe doesn’t think so. ‘Thanking you kindly for your fa- vorable attentions, we will now pause to make some trenchant remarks to the ofice staff who make unkind re- marks about the age of our pipe. Fr anybody thinks that a new born baby gets a square deal in this wicked world, it is because he believes that everybody follows the rules for baby culture as laid down by infant ‘specialists. If day old babies could ‘really start something, there would be an anti-nurture campaign started tomorrow that would make the anti- booze battle as sensational as a child’s doll party. In some countries babies are given half a chance to grab onto the dangling rope of life, but in others —wow! In parts of Germany, Greece and Armenia, a new born kidlet is salted down with real salt on the basis that evil eyes, witches and members of the devil family, have as much use for salt as a whale has for the prayer book. In Tartary baby is covered with butter, no matter whether it costs a dollar a pound or not, while around Macedonian parts it is held under a stream of running cold water to make it tough. If this heroic treatment kills the kiddo, it is considered a weakling anyway. In Guinea it is buried up to its neck in sand, while the Lapp infant edition is put in a shoe and covered with moss and snow to keep it warm. In Mongolia a chip off the old block or blockess is decorated with a pot of paste and Bulgaria believes that unless she crowns the dimpled darling with a hot, sizzling omelet, it is sure to suffer from sunstroke, In parts of India the infant specimen, and especially if it is a girl, must wear a ring in its nose and shawl over its face, while a certain African tribe boards up the baby's head so that it will develop into a right angled tri- angle. Every American knows what happens to an Indian baby, but in China a baby is wrapped up like a papoose and hitched onto the back of an older child so that the mother won't have to worry about it. Z Coo manners should be coveted and cultivated by all. Never con- sider it a mark of smartness to be rude. It is a badge of ignorance and inferiority. Good manners will always compel respect. One of the world’s master minds and one of the very first of Christian gentlemen gives this ex- cellent advice, “Be ye courteous.” This, of course, means always have and show good manners. ) JUST OFF THE PRESS ROLE | “Brown Boys in Khaki Brown,” a snappy, stirring, catchy race song. Suitable for stage, church or school. Sung about our own boys in our own songs. Words and music by Eva A. Tessie. Copies at 25e at Monitor office, or send 25¢ to Eva A. Jessie, 309 West Street Boulevard, Muskogee, Okla— Adv. AFRO-AMERICAN REALTY CO, We collect rents. We pay your taxes. We advance money on your first payment, ‘We are a friend to those who need a friend. ‘We make a specialty in sales and up-keep of property. NIMROD JOHNSON, Mgr 2709 Lake St. Webster 540, SKITS OF SOLOMON Handing It to Baby. GOOD MANNERS THE WEALTH OF AFRICA By W. F. Francis, Jr. | Under the title of “America’s Op- portunity” an article appeared in a | recent isue of Collier’s Weekly (March | 22, 1919) with the intention of awak- |ening the American manufacturer to |the usual opportunity of expanding |his trade to the auidersloped parts et | South Africa, | The writer of the article in an ef- |fort to enlighten his white brethren, [has gathered some interesting sta- |tisties which prove why the autocrat- ie whites of the South Africa Union, land for that matter the European na- tions are eager to control and retard | the progress of the natives of the vast | continent. | Says a paragraph of the article, ver- \batim: “In any matter pertaining to | Africa the American merchant and ‘exporter must remember that he will ‘confront a human equation and in this |instance it is a black one. ‘The Af- rican native is not our Colored man, |The Africah native is a child with a body of a man—who reasons as a man does and who follows first im- pulses. On the average he is honest. |He may steal a loaf of bread when he is hungry; he may kill you if he thinks | you intend to harm him and his Tet, | withal this primitive manifestation of human nature is not of the vicious |type is not produced by a warped brain or wrong motive. It is human nature as it prevails in Africa.” While the foregoing is partially true the writer of the article in a fol- lowing paragraph reveals the old cau- jcasian lust of subjugating the native |to manual labor to further their own | commercial interests, while little or no effort is made to give him an equal opportunity for development. Says another paragraph: “American capital can find an excel- lent outlet in the development of cot- ton farms worked by natives under white supervision. "So far as indi- viduals are concerned. Americans un- less they be mining or constructing engineers or salesmen should keep away from Africa, as native labor is so cheap that no white man can com- pete and eat, AN manual labor is done by natives. The blacks are so_ superior numerically that only inter- necine hatred, tribal differences, and the superior “kultur” of the whites help the latter to maintain their con- trol. Africa is worth controlling.” Undoubtedly the , concluding _sen- tence (Africa is worth controlling) has been the ‘prevailing thought of the European nations at the peace confer- ence, each seeking to obtain as much territory as possible and finally con- ceding to the mandatory system in preference to “Africa for Africans.” For the six months ending June 30, | 1917, the mineral productions of South Africa was gold $94,445,421; diamonds, $18,562,505; coal, $7,808, 421; copper, $2,793,171; tin, $981,622;_ antimony, $45,750; asbestos, $221,302; ostrich feathers, $10,000,000. Egypt is the third largest cotton ‘producing region in the world. The British Cotton Growers association re- ports that in 1916, in addition to the Berptiee crop, West Africa produced 20,200 bales of 400 Ibs, each; East Africa, 33,800 bales, and the Sudan, 16,200 bales, a total of 82,100,000 ‘a Indeed! Africa is worth controlling, The Crusader. COLORED PRESS VALUABLE ASSET IN WAR WORK An asset of incalculable value in pushing war work among the Colored people of the country was the Negro press, the larger portion of which is actively identified with the National Negro Press association, the organized instrumentality of the race for the propagation of sentiment looking to its general uplift. These papers, large and small, of every denomination, fra- ternal affiliation or geographical sec- tion, without exacting a penny of com- pensation, gave column upon column ‘of their space to the war news that cheered the millions of Colored Amer- ieans throughout the period of hostili- ties and kept them fully informed as to the helpful activities of the masses in the work of winning the war. This service proved to be of the greatest possible assistance to those charged with the conduct of the war, as it won and held the confidence of the people, maintaining their morale and stimu- lating their patriotism at the crucial hour, when this nation needed the loyal and earnest co-operation of ‘every element of its citizenship to as- sure victory to its cause. The superb and generous support given by the Colored press to the war aims of the American government was one of the outstanding and most gratifying fea- tures of the trying conflict with the foes of civilization. | | idlgetibpedheet how—the AL very best I can; and I mean to keep doing s0 until the end. If the end brings me out all right, what is said against me won’t amount to anything. If the end brings me out wrong, ten angels swearing I was right would make no difference—Abraham Lin- ‘coln. ima Lk GMS eats Peed FT > - The Beautiful Thing | > About the FORD CAR is its 100% simplicity of operation, 100% per : ; cent economy, and 100% service. ‘That's why we've adopted the 4 ; slogan 100% Ford Service. We strive to maintain the Ford standard , : all the time, in all ways, in all departments. ‘ ; We sell Ford Motor Cars and Fordsom Farm Tractors. : ; ‘ : ‘Sample-Hart Motor Co. : : Tyler 513. 18th and Burt Streets. : ————SSS—— A Classified Directory of Omaba’s | Colored Professional and é Business firms ee ee Oe ee ee ee ee nn ae - Jenkins’ Barber Shop gag 2 he > | In our new location everything is Be Bo first class. All barbers are expert hair cutters. Give us a trial. We x guarantee service. Electric massage, |[E7” as) manicuring. i | st ae: Ice cream parlor and soda fountain a in connection under management of ¥ y : Miss Ethel Caldwell. + jag 2122 North 24th St. Webster 2095. Si Be 4 OMAHA, NEB. —= ; “UNDER TWO FLAGS” Under the efficient management of Mrs. Aida Hall Smith, the BuBois Dramatic club will present “Under Two Flags” at Boyd theater, Friday evening, May 9. Fifteen of Omaha's well known amateur actors will take part and their thorough training and preparation promises a most excel- lent rendition of the drama which URLS TTT OTA CIS Us _E. A. Williamson DRUGGIST Competent and Reliable 2306 North 24th St. Webster 4443. Es Open Day and Night | Silas Johnson | Western Funeral Home _ [2518 Lake St. | he Place for Quality and Service | PRICES REASONABLE. | Lady Attendant I Desired. | | MUSIC FURNISHED FREE. RRA HORORD R. H. Robbins 1 & Co. GROCERIES AND MEATS | _ An Up-to-Date Store. | 1411 North 24th Street. | Prompt Delivery. W. 241. | : : Maceo T. / : | — WILLIAMS © | : ei a | Concert Violinist : and Teacher STUDIO, 2416 BINNEY ST, Webster 3028, | HORII SOOT ; / EUREKA | Furniture Store | ; Complete Line of New and Sec- ond Hand Furniture : PRICES REASONABLE Call Us When You Have Any Furniture to Sell : 1413 N. 24th St. Web, 4206, | _ ODDO ROO DIRIEDE ADHD THE : WASHINGTON - DOUGLAS | INVESTMENT CO. BONDS, INVESTMENTS, RENTALS AND FARM LANDS Phone Webster 4206. 1413 North 24th St. ‘stirred the country from coast to coast ‘a few years ago. A few select num- bers have been chosen for between acts and Lawrence Parker's fifteen piece jazz orchestra, which will take charge of Krug park the next night, will make its first public appearance. ‘The drama is given by Mrs. Aida Smith for the benefit of the St. John’s A. M. E, conference rally and a very large attendance is promised. Te i : | J. H. HOLMES: Jv. ih : TAILOR { _ All work Guaranteed. La- : dies’ and Gents’ Suits Re- ; modeled, Cleaned, Pressed ‘ and Repaired, New Hoff- | : man Press. : : 2022 N, 24th St. Web. 3320 | ‘sear Ex : ALF. PEOPLES ACT. | Painting : Paperhanging and : Decorating | : ; 4 | : Estimates Furnished Free. | All Work Guaranteed. | 4827 Erskine Street. : Phone Walnut 2111. (ENODOAOBOONOOGOGCHED South & Thompson’s Cafe | { 2418 North 24th St. Webster 4566 § SPECIAL BUNDAY DINNER E Stewed calcken with dumplings..40e y Roast Prime Boot au jus ade | Roast Pork, Apple Sauce. ade | Early June Peas ; Mashed Potatoes | i Salad } | Coffee Dessert ; ; ; ; | We Serve Mexican chile | paonamamomaenon2oTao000: EAGLE CONFECTIONERY , Delicatessen and Soda Fountain 5 EVERYBODY WELCOME 3 i Open 8 A. M. to 12 P. M, : 1409 N. 24th St. Web. 580 { CEORDERERIRIRIRDXIXD HHH DR. P. W. SAWYER | Le . . } DENTIST Tel. Doug. 7150; Web. 3636 220 South 13th St. “JOHN HALL : PROGRESSIVE TAILOR ; 1614 N. 24th St, Web. 875. ORO RHOAROOO XH XOSHOHOOHO! : W. GC. CRAIG High Class Pool and Billiard Parlors. Soft Drinks in Connection. 2124 North 24, Web. 280 OOOOH OHH OKIE DIXON'S SHOE SHINING PARLOR, 1821 North 24th St. All kinds of shoes cleaned and repaired. Carpets renovated. Candies and soft drinks. DRED THC LM MIAH OND ODI Open for Business the BOOKER T. WASHINGTON HOTEL Rooney With of Without ‘Beate, 528 North 15th St. Omaha, ‘Neb, Phone Tyler 897. , } Diamonds Watches Jewelry | E. L. Kennan | Watchmaking, Engraving, | Jewelry Repairing. | 501 Security Bldg., Omaha Phone Tyler 3299-W ; Vv. F. KUNCL MEAT MARKET The Oldest Market in the City. Tel. Douglas 1198 1244 So. 13th St. Omaha eeaneeasneesscmenaraneniiameen OOOO OOOOOI SOOO TOOOOO ; Lake Bakery : ; FRESH BREAD, CAKES : : AND PIES : > 24th and Lake. Webster 3387. ; Petersen & Michelsen Hardware Co. GOOD HARDWARE 2408 N St. Tel. South 162 ee eeeneeeemnee SPPPOPOS OCP POOP POO SOO POTS Liberty Drug Co. EVERYBODY'S DRUG STORE We Deliver Anywhere. Webster 386. Omaha, Neb. OP SSSSPSSSOOOSS SOOO ESCO OM peste ear eeesresseeecrooe Established 1890 Cc. J. CARLSON Dealer in Shoes and Gents’ Furnishings 1514 No. 24th St. Omaha, Neb. eee once enemnocnnnen PATTON HOTEL AND CAFE N. A. Patton, Proprietor 1014-1016-1018 South 11th St. Telephone Douglas 4445 62 MODERN AND NEATLY } FURNISHED ROOMS i MELCHOR-- Druggist The Old Reliable Tel. South 807 4826 So. 24th St. eee eerie : Hill-Williams Drug Co. PURE DRUGS AND TOILET ARTICLES Free Delivery Tyler 160 2402 Cuming St, neers a4 Start Saving Now (Ove Dollar will open an secount In she Savings Department United States Nat'l Bank loth aed Farnam Strocte We Have a Complete Line of | FLOWER, GRASS | AND carpen SEAS Bulbs, Hardy Perennials, Poultry: Supplies | Fresh cut flowers always on hand , Stewart’s Seed Store: 119 N, 16th St, Opp. Post Office Phone Douglas 977 pe eeeeeeseeenteeree ene cao east arena | F, WILBERG BAKERY artes trova Alhambra Theatre The Beet Is None Too Good for ‘our Customers. ies eeeceeeneeuateen aa C. H. MARQUARDT CASH MARKET Retail Dealer in Fresh and Salt Meats, Poultry, Oysters, ete. 2003 Cuming St. Doug. 3884 Home Rendered Lard, We Smoke | and Cure our own Hams and Bacon, J. A. Edhotm E. W, Sherman Standard Laundry 24th, Near Lake Street Phone Webster 130 | Tuchman Bros. “Where Everybody Trades” Groceries and Meats. Phone Web, 402, 24th and Lake quan ey; ON gy & Crm» Events and Persons Have you bought Victory bond? data, He is meeting with great suc- cess, Smoke John Ruskin cigar. Mrs, Anna Bragg of The Monitor staff is still confined to her home with tonsilitis. Nicely furnished rooms, strictly modern, 1923 North 27th street, Web- ster 2041. Mrs. W. D. Taylor of 2117 North ‘Twenty-eighth street entertained a few friends April 18 in honor of Mrs. C. C. Johnson of Des Moines. Houses for sale in all parts of the city. ‘Tel. Douglas 2842 or Webster 5519. Guy B. Robbins. Mrs. W. W. Peebles, who has been confined to her home by sickness, is much better. E. F, Morearty, Lawyer, 640 Bee Building. Douglas 3841.—Adv, 0. W. Jackson, 2528 Patrick avenue, is reported confined to his home with eye trouble. Don't fail to see “Under Two Flags” at Boyd’s May 9. It will be a hum- mer.—Adv. - Mrs. C. C. Johnson, who has been the guest of Mrs. W. M. Jackson of 2613 Burdette street for four weeks, left for her home in Des Moines, April 24, Her husband joined her here for a two days’ visit before her return home. Many social functions were given in her honor both by her hostess and friends. For Sale—Busy Bee Cafe, 4913 South 26th street. Call for Mrs, Maud Downs, South 2625. ‘The Rev. Mr. Deas and family have moved from Twenty-fifth and Patrick avenue to Twenty-second and Clark streets, which is only a block distant from the Grove M. E, church, of which he is the pastor. Ask the grocer, merchant, ete., with whom you trade: “Do you advertise in our paper, The Monitor?” Mrs. S. T. Ashley, wife of the pro- prietor of the West cafe, who has been ill some time, is reported much im- proved. Dr, J. H. Hutten, the nestor of our physicians, recently purchased a new car. It’s a Veile and a beauty. Dubois Dramatic club in “Under Two Flags” at Boyd's, May 9. ’Nuff sed.—Ady. Rev. Mr, Deas, pastor of Grove M. E. church, will be at home to all his friends in the future at 2202 Clark street. . Mrs. Laura Bell, 2814 Miami street, entertained at a 6 o'clock dinner April 28, complimentary to Mrs. C. C, John- son of Des Moines. Covers were laid for fourteen. The Dubois Dramatic club presents “Under Two Flags” at Boyd's theater, May 9.—Adv. Pay your subscription, please, if it is due and get your neighbor to sub- seribe, Wanted—A good, strong, reliable Colored boy, 16 or 18 years old, will- ing to work and learn the tire trade, Apply to National Tire Shop, Seven- teenth and Capitol avenue, Dr. Webb of Kansas City, Kan., was a visitor to the Ministers’ Alliance last Tuesday. Banks & Wilkes, funeral directors and embalmers, will reopen in a new location soon, Try 666—A reliable remedy for rheumatism and all disorders. For sale by the People’s Drug store. Mrs, 0, W. Jackson has returned home, after visiting relatives in Falls City, Kan, ‘The Dubois Dramatic club hasn't ap- peared for some time, but it will be a sensation—“Under Two Flags.”—Adv. horseman, has returned from a ten days’ visit in the South. Mr. Bryant says this is his first trip south of the Mason-Dixon line and reports a very interesting time. Clarence J. Goode returned Monday ‘on the 8:20 p. m. train from Kansas City, Mo., with his better half. Mrs. Leona Goode and Alton B, Goode, his brother, accompanied him, A recep- tion was in waiting at 2503 P street, Those present were: Rev. J. A. Broad- nax, Mrs. Oma Bush, Miss Ida Bush, Mr. and Mrs, Richard Blue, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Jordan, J. H. Andrews, ‘A, Coombs, Mrs, Ida Banks, Mrs. Ida Johnson, Miss E. Banks, Miss G. S, W. MILLS FURNITURE CO. We sell new and second hand fur- niture, 1421 North 24th street. Web- ster 148, (24th and Charles.) THE MONITOR A COMING BUSINESS STREET North Twenty-fourth street is be- coming an important business street for our people. Modest and more or less pretentious business establish- ments are located at various intervals from just north of Cuming to Lake. Perhaps the most unique block is that between Paul and Charles. In this block are located General Scott's cosy little lunch room, the pioneer of the block, yes, almost of the street; the Eagle confectionary; Robbins & Co.’s ‘grocery store; the Eureka furniture store; the Washington Douglas rea estate firm; the Dangerfield shoe re- ‘pair shop, and the Mills furniture store. This is on the east side of ‘Twenty-fourth street, in the block named. A pretty good showing for ‘one block. ‘Twenty-fourth street is a coming business street for our people. Watch business grow on this thor- oughfare and HELP IT GROW. Dear Friends: You will agree with me that every ‘man and woman should carry a GOOD SICK AND ACCIDENT INSUR- ANCE. If you haven’t one, take one out with THE LION BONDING COM- PANY. It is the best. Why? Because— It is absolutely dependable; Its premiums are reasonable; And, lastly, because I personally collect your premiums and PAY YOUR CLAIMS. No red tape or long waiting for settlement. Respectfully, GEORGE WELLS PARKER. Phone Harney 5737. —Adv. MECHANO - THERAPY— THE DRUGLESS WAY Keep well, look well and do away with wrinkles by occasionally taking an Electro Massage, Medicated Baths, General Manipulations and Medical Gymnasties. Or if you suffer with any of the chronic ailments, take a course of these treatments at 1614% North Twenty-fourth street, over the Progressive Tailor Shop. Lady at- tendant. DR, J, L. GREEN, Mechano-Therapist, Clinic Graduate, American University, Chicago, Ml, The Only Colored Mechano;Therapist in the City. Office Phone—Web. 3694. Residence Phone—Web, 5875!—Adv. BUYS $500 WORTH OF BONDS Walter P. Exvin, an employe in the mechanical department, United States Federal building, has purchased $500 worth of Victory Liberty loan bonds paying cash, Mr. Ervin bought $500 worth of War Savings Stamps last year. He has at present two brothers in the national army in France and he himself served five years in the United States army during the Spanish-American war, eighteen months of which time was served in the Philippine islands. I take pleasure in inviting all Ma- sonic brothers of Omaha to attend a meeting of the Rough Ashler lodge, No. 74, at our hall, 22d and Cuming on next Thursday evening, May 8, at 8 o'clock, at which time they will be addressed by Dr. N, H. B. Cassell, a brother, and native of Africa. WALTER L, SEALS, Worshipful Master. Lot 63x70. Seven-room house, part- ly furnished.. Paving paid. No en- cumbrance, Close to school, church and car line. $1,000 down, rest like rent with 6 per cent interest. Webster 3235.—Adv. 2t WOMEN SELL $1,000 WORTH OF VICTORY BONDS Mrs. Isaae Bailey and her lieuten- ants, Mesdames Bridges, Smith, Wal- ker, West, Williams and Miss Made- line Roberts, sold $1,000 worth of Lib- erty bonds in their district. This is considered very good, inasmuch as so many had signed up at their places of employment, The central committee ‘was well pleased with this result, Splendid opportunity for family or couple who wish to go to housekeep- ing. Furntiure of six-room house for sale and house 10: xent. Call Web- ster 5556. TO COLLECT DATA ON ACTIVITIES OF CALIFORNIANS William Edgar Easton, author, lec- turer and publicist of Los Angeles, Cal,, has been designated by the Cali- fornia Historical Survey commission ‘as chairman of a subcommittee of the California War History committee to gather data on the activities of Cali- formians in the wat, TO MONITOR READERS! MASONIC CALL HERE’S YOUR CHANCE $3.000 for S. W. Corner, 26th and Blondo, SPLENDID CHANCE The DuBois Dramatic Club “UNDER TWO FLAGS” BOYD THEATER Friday Eve, May 9 66 99 : “CREDIT ATTENTION! : a ne ; leas ; wae « 2) Railroad men and Pullman em- ; : i ployees! A reliable watch or a : i brilliant diamond—and your “tip; Le money” will soon pay. Oe aE aS Ladies! Our lavallieres and | Wi SpA\N) Wrist watches are wonderful. ; es | i | (es \Wear them while you pay—and | os Pete [gas VOU will learn to save, ese Bccseai7}) Telephone Tyler 4253-J_ and | Vy eG 4 salesman will call. : SE _—Owr Phonograph Dept. Is Open. J. S. ROUND & CO. : : P. A. PETERSEN, Mgr. ; 3 Baird Bldg. N. W. Cor. 17th and Douglas. For Good Food and Plenty of It TRY THE LINCOLN LUNCH ROOM 103% South 14th. READY TO SERVE NIGHT AND DAY JAMES BELL, Proprietor | RACE PREJUDICE IS PERPETUAL BARRIER AGAINST PEACE, SAY JAPS Tokio Times Declares That Peace on Earth and Good Will Toward All Men Must Be Considered as Still Very Distant Because of Refusal of Peace Conference to Accept Prin- ciple of Equality. Tokio, April 21.—In an editorial commenting on the failure of the ra cial equal clause to secure a place ir the covenant of the League of Nation: the Japanese Times declared that the ‘national disappointment of | Japan ‘verges upon disaffection and affords opportunity for sensationalists to sti up anti-white prejudice. Representa tive Japanese regard the Paris de- cision as a snub and a humiliation, the ‘newspaper says. It continues: “The refusal of the august congress of white peoples to accept the prin- ciple of equality of non-whites prob- ably will erect a perpetual barrier to the harmonious commingling of the races toward which it was believed the world was tending. It can only tend to accentuate racial prejudices, which will far from realize President Wil- son’s ideal of lasting peace.” Japan’s admission to the company of the great powers must be consider. ed as only for the political ‘conven: ience of the allies, the Times declares and it compares Japan’s position to that of a Negro preacher asked tc speak in church because of his orator- ‘ical powers, but who is not considered ‘the racial equal to the white congre- ‘gation. “It is well for Japan to remember ‘this point,” the newspaper adds. “The ‘only way of sustaining Japan's pres- 'tize must be sought in preparedness ‘to cope with international situations ‘as they may develop. Peace on earth and goodwill toward men must be con- sidered as still very distant.” AFRO-AMERICAN REALTY CO. Opens its office with a big list of homes in all parts of the city. Sold on terms to suit all, NIMROD JOHNSON, Mer. Buy homes, “THE SHELL SHOCK SHIMMY BLUES’ [on last night, and bombed the night before; Goin’ to git bombed tonight like we never did before, When the homecoming 369th In- fantry swung into Lexington avenue, |New York City, the other day, the fightin’ black demons” were led by Lieut. “Jim” Europe’s 100-piece band, the jazziest band that ever jazzed, whose departure from France—it is said with pardonable exaggeration— has thrown the whole republic into mourning. The excited Negroes who packed the sidewalks, windows, fire escapes and roofs drowned with their frenzied cheers the most wonderful jarz band in the world, One small black boy was perilously clinging to a rickety perch from which he could look down upon the battered trench helthets as they passed, “Ain’t you cold up there, honey?” an anxious relative from the side- walk inquired. “Cold! Man, I wouldn't care if I froze to death when that band is play- in’!” was the reply. A reporter for the New York Sun quotes the words of the Negroes’ marching song. They are nothing without the tune, but jazzy enough to convey a hint of what the tune must be like: Whiz! Bang! There’s another one! Whiz! Bang! There’s a brother one! Looka here, people, what would you do Out in No Man’s Land, and no place to go? Whiz! Bang! ‘There's another one! Whiz! Bang! There’s a big brother one! Look here, shoes, you gotta carry me through; I got the shell shock shimmy blues. | Ra-di-o, ra-di-o, ra-di-o, \I got the shell shock shimmy blues; Rat-a-tat-a-tat-tat, I got the shell shock shimmy blues. “Can anyone think of that. song,” asks the writer, “being writen by any ‘but a Negro trooper in a listening ‘post in Alsace, as Private Clyde Rosa ‘of the Radio Corps wrote it one night ‘when he was wondering if the next one-had his name on it?” Chow was served to the soldiers 5 when they reached their old armory, and after chow a big black warrior with a clarinet got busy in the middle of the arena. Each soldier grabbed the nearest dusky girl and they danced over bayonet scabbards and rifles, while their discarded trench helmets rocked about on the floor. ‘They had jazzed here before going over seas, and here they were jazzing again: Hear the roar, there’s one more! Stand fast! There’s a Verey light. Dont gas or they'll find you all right. Don’t start abombin’ with those hand grenades, ‘There’s a machine gun aholdin’ spades, Alert! Gas! Put on your mask, Don’t start to wonder how long it will last. Drop! Theres’ a rocket for the boche barrage, ome close to the ground as you can stand, ‘Creep and crawl, follow me, that’s all. ‘What do you hear? Nothin’ near, . Oh, dear, don’t fear— That’s the life of a stroll when you are out on patrol, (Soft harmony) Out in No Man’s Land. “They sang it in the dugouts,” says the reporter, “hummed it in the trenches before going over the top, and the French they say wondered what sort of black men these were who went everywhere with a song on Sete lips. Ask Col. “Bill” Hayward what he thinks their chief character- istic is outside their color and their fighting spirit. “Good humor,’ he said; and he might have added, ‘jazz.’” —Kansas City Star. Going Ahead Too Fast. ‘The young detective was enthusius- tie but inexperienced. Rushing inte his chief's office in gréat excitement he cried: “I've found the assassin! I've got him cornered so that he cart, escape!” The chief regarded him with withering scorn. “Allow me,” he said, “to draw your attention to the fact that at present we are tevxing— not for the assassin, but for clues.” Judec. GRAND Entertainment Given by HIAWATHA CHAPTER O. E. S. No. 57 uae WOLF'S HALL 2201 Cuming St. ee 8 —MAY— Admission 35c COME | ‘The House of Courtesy. 24th and Parker Sts. | THURSDAY and FRIDAY— Special Attraction Douglas Fairbanks in “MR, FIX IT” Comedy SATURDAY— Baby Marie Osborne in “THE SAWDUST DOLL” Pathe News. Comedy. SUNDAY— Madlaine Traverse in “GAMBLING IN SOULS” Pathe News. Sunshine Comedy Diamond Theatre THURSDAY— Earl Williams in “THE SEAL OF SILENCE” FRIDAY— “THE RED GLOVE” Franklin Theatre SATURDAY— Edith Storey in “REVENGE” SUNDAY— Norma Talmadge in “THE HEART OF WITONA” 6 Our Women and Children Conducted by Lucille Skaggs Edwards II. Loved As They Ask To Be. DOUBTLESS every mother thinks, "Here am I, able to give full measure to my child, for my love is perfect, complete." How full of fault we often find mother-love! Does it not often lack understanding? Do we not find it sometimes selfish? Does it not often lack sympathy, and firmness? "Loved as they ask to be" requires special thought, effort, prayer and preparation on the part of the mother, to distinguish her love from that of the animals who will give their lives in defense of their young. No mother, who loves her child as it asks to be, will neglect its health before or after its birth; ignorance is no excuse, it is criminal. Literature, teaching the care of the baby and touching every phase of the child's physical development, is issued free by our government. The Better Babies week, observed in all cities, affords a great opportunity for obtaining information along this line to mothers who find little time for study. Thousands of babies' lives are sacrificed annually on the altar of maternal ignorance—ignorance of the laws of health and the food and care required by babies. The future men and women of our race must possess, along with trained brains, hands and hearts, strong, healthful bodies. Some mothers' love might be summed up in the words, fondness and indulgence. Mothers must deal gently yet justly and firmly. The mother should not love (?) her child so much that she cannot see its faults, nor must she be too weak to help the child overcome these faults. It is no mark of great love to lavish foolish finery on our children or make spendthrifts of them by allowing a waste of hard-earned money. Such fondness of our children instills vanity, pride and discontent. Many girls are leading lives of shame because their mothers taught them a love of fine clothes. What you put on your children's bodies is of infinitely less importance than what you give their souls. "Between the dark and the daylight When the night is beginning to lower, Comes a pause in the day's occupation That is known as the children's hour." Does not "loved as they ask to be" demand a children's hour? Doubtless my readers will find me expressing this thought in each of these themes. I confess that it is a sort of a hobby of mine, for as a mother of some experience I count among the happiest moments of my life the hours given to my children for their exclusive entertainment—the hours I have spent in playing with them. Some part of the day spent with the children in games, story-telling, cutting paper dolls, folding newspapers into soldier hats and battleships, nature talks and songs affords a wonderful opportunity to make home attractive, to better understand each other and to create stronger bonds of love and sympathy between the mother and the child. Don't neglect the children's hour; it will keep your heart young; they grow up all too soon and then the chance is gone forever. Mother-love must not be selfish. We cannot fence in a little corner of this big world and keep it clean and pure just for our own children. "Loved as they ask to be" will make us reach out for the little hearts that are hungry for love, give a little attention to those left neglected and have a kind word and an understanding sympathy for the wayward ones, for our child may have been just such a one had it been deprived of love and care. Every good mother wants to make the world a better world for her child to live in, and this can be done only by helping every child in every way she can to come into its right to be understood as it should be, loved as asks to be and developed as it might be. The child's character will reflect the measure of love that is given it. The whining child lives with irritable people; the rude child is not treated courteously, and we recogniziez the beloved child at once—it has poise, it is frank, it is sympathetic, it shows plainly that it has had the great fortune—greater than riches—of being loved as it has mutely asked to be. L. S. E. (Next week: III. Developed As They Should Be.) Get a new Subscriber for The Monitor. It is only $2.00 a year. It is up to you to help push your own paper. The Monitor must go into every Colored home in Omaha. Help us put it there. Thank you. Philip's Department Store is pleased with the business The Monitor draws. See ad in this issue. Freling & Steinle 1803 Farnam St. DO YOU NEED A TRUNK?—Buy it from the factory and save money. This trunk well built with good corners, locks and hinges; fiber covered, $17.00. SPRING Tis now the time of silver moon, Of swelling bud and fancies free As Western wind—but then, Ah me! May cannot come too soon! The Rover calls in every child, And sets his pulses running wild. Do stop that noise and take your seat! Joe, learn to study quietly; Why girl, it surely has me beat How you forget Geography! Brazil's in Spain? Here, close that book! What caused the Civil war you say? Susanna claims somebody took Her beads, return them right away! Now boy, I've told you once before To put that story book away; I'll call the roll: Beatrice Moore, Why were you absent yesterday? O, yes, I heard that mocking-bird; Lee Arthur, straighten up your face! Why class, I'm sure you never heard Of adverbs having tense and case! Well, James, explain the term per cent My, my, 'tis surely not forgot! If it was fun or devilment You'd know it all, sir, like as not. Who put that bent pin in my chair? No, one of course; bent pins can walk. I'll tell you though, had I sat there I'd make these straps and switches talk! A picnic on for Saturday? (I wish that I were going too) Oh, no, I couldn't spare a day, I have too many things to do. Well, there's the bell, good-by, good- by. And be good children, don't forget! Well, thank the Lord, they're gone, but I Tis now the time of silver moon, Of swelling bud and fancies free As western wind—but then, Ah me! A LESSON IN FRENCH By Sergeant Major Denver D. Ferguson, Headquarters 317th Labor Battalion, A. P. O. 712, A. E. F. WE learn over here that the boys and girls at home are learning or trying to learn to speak the French language in order to be able to say a few things to their brothers, husbands and sweethearts when they come back. I am thinking that if such is the case, many will be disappointed, for the lesson that we have generally learned, has not been at all the French language. I am sure it will require a much more able man than myself to picture the general lesson which we have learned, which is not exactly a lesson in French, but a lesson of France. I read every day of the riots in Berlin, the bread riots in Madrid, disturbances in England and at home, strikes and lawlessness almost everywhere, but here in France; she who has suffered from the war and during the war, I never hear of any disorder. No strikes, no riots, no disorders, no disputes, no misunderstandings! What! You have noticed what you read? When bread is scarce, when fuel is low and dear, its France who accepts the situation without a growl. She is the most marvelous piece of civilization I have ever conceived. We boys have not all learned to speak French, but we have all learned a lesson of peace and contentedness from the French. They accept conditions as they are and hold malice toward none. That's the general lesson we have all learned in France and I do not think the folks back home have kept pace trying to learn French. It is not a question of knowing their language at all—it does not matter whether you can speak a word, you feel the same force and affection everywhere among the French. We meet a friend (Frenchman) in the morning, he says, "bon jour;" (for which we say "good morning." Then he says, "Comment Allez-vous?" or "Comment ca va?" or "Comment THE MONITOR Portez-vous?" These three expressions are familiar here and they are used exactly on the same occasion and for the same feeling for which we say, "How are you?" We reply, "Tres bien," or "Assez-bien," or "Je me porte bien," which is used as we use, "I'm very well," or "Pretty good," or "I'm all right." Then we add, "Et vous?" meaning, "And you?" or "And how are you?" The Frenchman responds, "Tres bien, aussi," or "Le meme," meaning, "Very well, too," or "Very well, also," or "The same." Then he probably says something about the weather, something like this: "Il fait beau temps," meaning, "It makes fine weather," or "It is a fine day." We speak back, "c'est certainment, monsieur," meaning, "It certainly is, sir." Then perhaps he says, "Voulez-vous diner avec nous, aujudu hui?" Meaning, "Will you (or wish you) dinner (or have dinner) with us today?" Sometimes we reply in the affirmative, "Oui, monsieur, je serai tres heureuse d'avoir le chance," meaning, "Yes sir, I shall be very glad to have the opportunity." Then, he no doubt will say, "Bon, allons tout droit," meaning, "Fine, let's go straight ahead." As a rule the streets (les rues) are narrow, so we soon see an automobile coming towards us. He cries out, "Attention!" (pronounced ah-taun-seoon) meaning, "Look-out!" or Watch- out!" so we step aside the "rue" and let the auto pass, then we go on. Directly we come to an old and moulded house of stone, such as the poets used to sing of in their poems of old. It is not tall but it stands like the Pyramids of Egypt. The roof is red, made of tile, and the windows sunk in thick and substantial walls of stone. We enter, as we hear a voice ring out "Entrez!" (meaning enter or come in.) Inside is a contented family of four, for the average French family is not large. There's a "Femme," a demoiselle of about eighteen years named Carmen and two "petit" boys named Charles and Louie, aged about 10 and 12 years, and all say on sight, "Un bon soldat," meaning "A good soldier," for they call us all good soldiers. Then my friend will present me to his wife and tell her things I do not understand by their pleasant actions and smiles. He says, "Permerttez-moi vous presentez ma femme, Madame Ofray," or "Faites connaissance avec ma femme, madame Ofray," meaning "Allow me to present to you my wife, Mrs. Ofray," or "Make acquaintance with my wife, Mrs. Ofray." Then we say, "Je suis charme de faire votre connaissance," (I am very glad to make your acquaintance). "Portez-vous bien?" (Are you well?) "Oui, monsieur, et vous?" (Yes, sir, and you?) We say, "Tres bien, merci." (Very well, thanks.) Then she speaks to Carmen, who immediately brings in an extra easy resting chair; places it near her own and bids me, "Assoirez-vous," or "Mettez-vous la," meaning "Sit down," or "Put yourself there." Then a range of queries from everyone. Charles has quit his play. Papa has gone somewhere. Mamma has quit her sewing and all eyes are on us. "Vous causez la francais bien." (You speak French well.) "Non, madamoiselle, je ne pons pas." (No, miss, I do not think so.) "Combien de temps avez-vous et en France?" (How long have you been in France?) "Pour huit mois." (For eight months.) "I faut être tres intelligent d'appendre si vite." (You must be very intelligent to learn so fast.) "Merci, m'amie." (Thanks, my friend.) Then we talk about lots of things in simple language for very few of us can speak French "Assez bien" (Well enough) to talk about things we so intimately speak and talk about in English. Presently Monsieur Ofray may return with a bottle of best red wine (vin rouge). Madame Ofray soon may have dinner ready and we soon are seated around a table in a room such as we have at home. All is gay. We have bread, soup, cheese and beef. "Tres bien." (Very well), "un bon diner." (A good dinner.) Our passes in the towns are not always of long duration, so we may soon find it necessary to leave. After it is all explained by signs and actions and in the best manner we know how in French, we soon leave a happy and pleased little family of five with invitations to come back tomorrow. So we say "Merci vien, monsieur, quand j'ai plus de temps, je reviendrai." (Many thanks, sir, when I have more time I shall come back. "Alors" (then) "Au revoir, monsieur, au revoir madame, au revoir, madamoiselle, au revoir, mes petits." It is the custom to tell each and every one "Au revoir" (until we meet again) and shake each by the hand, always upon leaving. What we have learned from the French would fill pages—yes volumes and the story never will be told. 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LEE LEE LL LEE LEE O LEO OE TLOOOTOOO Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church 26th and Franklin Streets 3 REY, WILLIAM FRANKLIN, Pastor 3 2629 Caldwell Street, Webster 6035. 3 ‘ SERVICES i, Sunday School, 10 a. m.; morning service and preaching, 11 a, m. . B. Y. P. U., 6 p. m.; evening service and preaching, 8 p. m. $ Prayer meeting Wednesday night; Women’s Missionary Society, 4 % ist and 8d Sunday, 4 p. m. ; prampreserent terserager canoer ieetart crtte ee vnt itt ; is A Church Where : cea. ‘ i > | All Are Welcome : Neha | LN , ey Services : BO). A ergata Or act Sunday School, 10 a. m. 3 4) Mee ih et ie Preaching, 11 a. m., 8 p. m. qian ay ¢ P. ; fs pep pect aa 4s) League, 6:90 p.m. ; kK Te dees Florence P. Leavitt Club, Mon- 4 APL eee weg] day afternoon, uy SE OE Prayer Meeting, Wednesday bow: cmesiondaases) _ Evening. ' W.H. M.S, Thursday Afternoon crove merwopisr cmumcn 48, A Fis aterm 22nd and Seward Sts. Omaha, Neb. Residence 2202 Clark St. Church of St. Philip the Deacon (EPISCOPAL) Twenty-first Between Nicholas and Paul Sts, REV. JOHN ALBERT WILLIAMS, PRIEST Sunday services, 7:30, 10 and 11 a, m. and 8 p. m. COME. YOU ARE WELCOME. ZION BAPTIST CHURCH Rey. W. F, Botts, Pastor. Services were good, with large crowds in attendance all day last Sun- day, Several additions were made to the church, Every one is working hard prepar- ing for the rally, May 18. Next Lord’s day there will be sun- rise prayer meeting from 6:30 to 7:30 a.m. At 11 a. m, a special sermon will be preached by Rev. J. A. Jackson of Council Bluffs, with regular services throughout the day. We would here make special men- tion of our rally to be held May 18. We appeal to every enterprising and race-loving Negro of Omaha to help us in this noble cause. Give and get others to give, that our banner shall not trail the dust. We are striving for that which when complete will stand as a monument of pride to the present Negroes of Omaha, but that which will be a help to our posterity for gen- erations to come, Yours for a greater Zion. BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH Rey. T. A, Taggart, Pastor, Sunday school, 9:30 a. m, Preaching at 11 a. m.. Bible class at 8 p. m, B. Y. P. U., 5:30 p.m. Sunday night at 8 o'clock the pastor will preach on the subject, “The Angels In Heaven and the Angels In Hell Are Casting Lots for Your Soul.” Baptizing Sunday afternoon at 2:30. ‘The pastor will preach a baptizing sermon. The Mission Circle meets ‘Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Marie Denman, 5219 South Twenty-ninth street. PLEASANT GREEN BAPTIST CHURCH Rev. John Costello, Pastor Mrs. Nellie Robinson, aged 75, a de- vout member of Pleasant Green Bap- tist church and one of its most faith- ,ful workers, died at her residence, 1414 North ‘Twenty-third street, early Thursday morning. The funeral, which was one of the largest among our people, was held from the chureh Sun- day afternoon, under the auspices of the Court of Calanthe and the Daugh- ters of Jerusalem, Eureka Council No. 9. The Rev. John Costello, assisted by the Rev. J, W. Wilson of Kansas City, Mo,, officiated. Interment was in Forest Lawn, Read good books and newspapers. ST. JOHN’S A. M. E. NEWS Rev. W, C. Williams, Pastor. Notwithstanding the _ inclement weather on last Sunday the attend- ance was good. There were three per- sons added to the church. ‘The meeting of the Ladies’ Aid so- ciety on last Thursday was very en- thusiastic, as they made very exten- sive plans concerning their annual bazaar: Mrs. J. Freeman is very ill at her residence on Indiana avenue. Mr. Plummer Walker spent the week-end with his aged mother in Lawrence, Kan. Rev. W. C. Williams returned Fri- day morning from Wichita, Kan. where he preached the funeral sermon of Mrs. Pearl McDaniels. ‘The deaconess board had a very im- portant meeting on last Wednesday evening. ST, PHILIP'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH Rev. John Albert Willams, Fastor, ‘There will be a congregational meet- ing at the close of the 11 o'clock serv- ice Sunday morning to consider some important matters. All members are requested to attend the services Sun- day morning and to remain for this meeting. A party for the Sunday school chil- dren will be held in the guild rooms Saturday afternoon from 2 to 5. The Rey. N. H. B. Cassell, Ph. D., president of Liberia college, Monrovia, Liberia, West Africa, will preach at 8 o'clock. Public invited. PILGRIM REST BAPTIST CHURCH Rey, W. M. Franklin, Pastor, ‘The regular services are as follows: Sunday school, 10 a, m..; preaching, 11 a, m.; Women’s Mission Circle every second and fourth Sunday evening; B. Y. P. U., 6 p. m.; prayer meeting every Wednesday night. Despite the threatening weather large crowds were out to both serv- ices Sunday. The pastor preached in the morning on “The Holy Spirit Our Helper” and in the evening on “Shall We Know Each Other in Heaven?” Several persons were added to the church. Strangers are always wel- ‘ini ALLEN CHAPEL A, M. E, CHURCH Services were good Sunday and well attended, The $1,000 rally is on. Rev. J. W. Stapleton will preach Sunday at 11 a. m, Dr, W. C. Williams will preach at 3 p.m. Presiding Elder Terrell will preach at 8 p.m, Everybody wel- come. Funeral services for James Mitchell were held at his home Sunday after- noon at 2:30, Rev. J. A. Broadnax of- ficiated. THE MONITOR MT. MORIAH BAPTIST CHURCH 26th and Seward Streets Rev. M. H. Wilkinson, Pastor Mt. Moriah Baptist church has gone through a very successful revival meeting numerically and spiritually, under the visible leadership of Rev. W. H. Harris, D. D., who is aceom- panied by his wife, a consecrated worker, pastor of the Calvary Baptist church, St. Louis, Mo. The largest crowds that the church has seen for many days gone by filled in at every service. Those who failed to hear Mrs. Harris at 3:30 last Sunday missed a great treat. She is a bless- ing to the race and denomination. She spoke on the theme, “God’s Women.” We want to thank the public in gen- eral for their loyal support during our meetings and the members; but special mention must be made of those who helped to make the stay of our guests pleasant and helpful, such as Mrs, Julia Burke, Mrs. J. A. Newby, Mr. and Mrs, George Smith, Mr. and Mrs, J. L. Betts, Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Anderson, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Ivory, Mr. and Mrs. P, S. Stovall, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. White, Mr. and Mrs. Wm, J. Petty, Mrs. Fannie Harvell, Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Hibbler, Mr. and Mrs. W. B, Long. Come to our monthly covenant Sun- day morning. Baptism at 3°p. m.; fellowship of new members and com- munion at night. ‘The sick are doing nicely. Mrs, Fan- nie Ashby is able to be home; also Mrs. Annie Mitchell; Mrs. Rosie Smith, University hospital; Mr. Wells, 2660 Cuming street; Joseph Crumley, 8233 Evans. Lincoln Department All the churches had good services on Easter Sunday. Neatly furnished room for light housekeeping. 2901 Seward, Mt. Vernon A. M. E, church had a fine program the other night. Want lady to act as nurse and com- panion. Mrs. T. W. Washington, 2721 North 28th avenue. Tel. Webster 2273. Miss Beatrice Dunn, who has been visiting relatives and friends in Den- ver and Salida, Colo., is expected home soon. Funeral services of Miss Lavinia Cooper of 3110 Cottage Grove avenue, were held from Zion Baptist church Sunday at 2 p. m. John D. Mitchel, who died at the residence of his sister, Mrs. Graham, 2318 South 29th, was buried from the parlors of Jones & Reed. The last meeting of the Utopian Art club was held with Mrs, Roy Ford, 718 H street, The next meeting will be with Mrs, Frank Stephney. Mrs. M. H. Harris, evangelist, will close her revival meetings at the A. M. E. church, 9th and C streets, on Wednesday evening of this week. AMay social and musical will be given at the Mt. Zion Baptist church, Thursday evening, May 8, 1919, by the Utopian Art club. Admission 10 cents. Odessa Patrick, president; Evelyn Johnson, secretary. The Gideon Band of the Refuge Missionary Baptist church will meet at the home of Mrs. G. Deason, 643 South 20th street, Thursday evening, May 1, All members are requested to be present. Visitors are cordially in- vited. The Gideon Band will give a fif- teen cent rally Wednesday evening, April 30, at the church, There will be preaching by Rev. B, Hampton. Please come and help us. Mrs. R. ‘Adair, president; Margaret Garnett, secretary. Another class of home nursing was organied last Monday at the Y. M. C. A, under the supervision of the Red Cross. ‘Ten persons were present. This class meets on Monday and ‘Thursday at 3 p.m. The first class which was organied some time ago meets at 7 p. m. on those days. MRS, SARAH WALKER. PALESTINE, TEXAS Prof. Vandice of Buffalo was in the city last week on business. Prof. J, A. B. Strain wen to Long- view this week to the teachers asso- ciation. - Since The Monitor has got going ‘again the people say bring it back to them. Pilgrim Rest Baptist chureh’has out ‘a porgarm for the purpose of having their new pastor installed on Wednes- day night. ‘The smallpox is still here, Mrs. Fannie Howard is down with the smallpox, but is some what better at this writing. ‘The Apostolic people are having their convocation here this week and he town is full of saints and they are drawing the crowd. Cartrel Chapel A. M. E. church pulled off a big stunt and South Union Bap- tist church had an excellent program, as did St. Mark’s Baptist church, ‘The local Y. M, C. A. (whites) are preparing to entertain the Colored sol- diers here on the 29th at the city hall. Our boys are still coming in from over the sea. The vice president of the United States was a visitor on last Thursday and they had a big parade. The pa- rade was about two miles long and they had with them one of the big war tanks and it was a monster piece of machinery, comes St. Paul A. M. E, church and raises $325 on the Centenary. West Union Baptist church pulled off a big stunt and raised $650 to seat that magnificent church, and Grant Chapel A. M. E. church comes along with its $954 to clear the old debt that was nagging them, and here ‘Those who failed to see the “Rough Diamond” and the style show at St. John’s A, M. E. church on Friday, April 25, missed a rare treat. The characters in the one-act farce were well chosen, which made it a scream from start to finish. The style show was something new and unique. Chil- dren’s clothes, ladies’ afternoon and evening gowns, gentlemen’s clothes were beautifully portrayed. Some of the gowns worn by Miss Rutt Alex- ander were furnished by the House of Menagh. The Misses Majors and John- son deserve much credit for this ex- cellent program. The Colored people are rising every day, Mrs, James MeKinzie has returned from a visit to Holten, Kas. Mrs. Katie Woods, who has been very ill, is able to leave her bed and be up and around the house, Mr. Ralph Coleman and Leslie Daugherty of Grand Island spent a few days visiting Hastings friends last week. The Second Baptist church gave a very splendid program Easter Sunday. The small children gave some very pretty tableaux. Mr. Floyd Summers was among one of the big Victory bond buyers of Adams county. He bought to the amount of $1,400. ‘The members of Hastings Marvin lodge No. 38, entertained their wives and friends Monday evening at G. A. R. hall. Sandwiches, ice cream and cake were served. A very pleasant evening was spent by all present. Among those who attended the ban- quet in Grand Island given for the returned soldier boys were: Mr. and Mrs. James Goode, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Swain, Mrs, C. E. Briscoe, Mrs. R. L, Moore, Mrs. Harvey Bridges, Mr, Ar- thur Gates, Mr. Potassie Smith and Mrs. R. P. Booth, FREMONT, NEBRASKA Misses Palmetria and Hazel Wil- liams spent Sunday in Omaha. Mr. William Durgins has purchased a very attraetive little home on South Somers avenue. Mrs, Charles Brannon, who has been in Omaha taking treatments, we are glad to report is much improved in health, Rey. Quarrels filled the pulpit Sun- day in the absence of Rev. Mr. Staple- ton, and preached two splendid ser- mons. Please don't forget that our next rally will be the last Sunday in May for the rection of our A. M. E. chureh, ‘The Easter program given by the A. M. E, Sunday school was rendered in a most pleasing manner and thor- oughly enjoyed ‘by all. ‘The Easter program given by the ‘A. M. E, Sunday school was rendered in a most pleasing manner and was thoroughly enjoyed by all. Miss Ber- nice Watts was accompanist for the soloists and choruses and acquitted herself splendidly, this being her first appearance in public. ‘The collection for the day was $8. TO HELP THE VICTORY LOAN DRIVE GO OVER Philadelphia, April 24—A Colored protective unit of the Victory Liberty loan committee has been formed in Philadelphia, with headquarters at 631 - ONE THOUSAND |: ; MEMBERS : - WANTED FOR THE :; N. A. A. C. P. : - Now is the time for us to GET TOGETHER ' Let your. DOLLAR do its duty ; towards getting for you and | - your children the things that - ; God intended you to have. | This is the only organization | ; working persistently and con- | sistently to Abolish Lynching, | Discrimination and Jim Crow- | - ism in Political and Civil Life. 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No advertisement taken for less than 20 cents. Cash should accompany advertisement. 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. FURNISHED ROOMS FOR RENT. Furnished room for man and wife. 2013 Grace. Phone W. 4983. 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. Hawthorne. 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. First-class modern furnished rooms. Mrs. L. M. Bentley Webster, 1702 North Twenty-sixth street. Phone Webster 4769. Furnished room for rent in strictly modern home, convenient to Dodge and 24th street car lines. Call Webster 3024. FOR RENT — Neatly furnished rooms for light housekeeping at 2901 Seward st. Call between 5 and 6 in the evening. Furnished room in private home. 1518 North 24th st. Webster 4419. 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. Cuming Rug Cleaning & Mfg. Co. Vacuum Cleaning, Renovating and Alterations. 2419 Cuming. Phone Red 4122 M. ROSENBERG, Groceries 2706 Cuming Harney 2560 All Kinds of Shoe Repairing Work guaranteed. Give us a call. Coleman Dangerfield. 1415 No. 24th First-class dressmaker wanted at 1922 North 25th. Mrs. Ridley. WANTED A POSITION As clerk in a general merchandising or gents' furnishing store. I am a Colored man, aged 36, am now employed in general store. Can give good references. Address Monitor. When on the South Side EAT AT 2517 Q St. South 4470 MRS. J. O. LELAND, Prop. ENVIOUS MOLLY By DON H. BURDICK. It was Saturday afternoon and Molly's half holiday, but since Dad had gone to war, and the maid had found work in a factory. Molly's half holiday was spent in helping her mother with the housework and caring for the babies. "If I were only as pretty as Gloria Snow," sighed Molly, "I wouldn't mind washing these old dishes. It wouldn't be nearly as bad, if I knew the steam was making my hair curl into little ringlets around my forehead, and that my long black lashes were covering eyes of heavenly blue. I believe I could bear all things with equanimity if I knew I was a howling, raving beauty, but who ever could care for a stub nose, brown eyes and straggly hair after they had seen Gloria's classic features." For a few moments Molly rattled the dishes in a very rebellious spirit, but soon she heard her mother singing to the baby in a low sweet voice: "Father will come to his babe in the nest, Silvery sails all out of the west." And into Molly's really lovely brown eyes there came a protecting look, as she carefully put the dried dishes away. "What a selfish girl Molly Endicott you are," she said to herself. "You are not only selfish, you are a slacker, for, didn't you promise your soldier daddy that you would do everything you could for the little mother to keep her well and cheerful? And here you are complaining in less than a month's time just because you overheard Dr. Grover tell Gloria Snow how much he admired beauty, and that he always gave especial attention to anyone's hands. Now you know you never were a beauty, and your hands were always large, and if they are reddened by dish water it's all in a good cause. Now Gloria Snow you are welcome to Dr. Grover. I don't care for a young man who stays at home in war time, and you haven't the daddy I have to be proud of, and such a brave little mother to love and——" "Hello, Miss Molly. I caught you right at it," said Dr. Grover, close beside the self-disciplined girl. "Good afternoon, Dr. Grover," coolly replied Molly, very conscious of her wet slippery hands, and a lock of black hair hanging straight across her nose. "I should think you might at beast ring the bell and not frighten anyone so," she continued angrily. "Why—I beg your pardon. I really didn't think you would mind my entering especially when Robert told me not to ring as mother was getting the baby to sleep, and I wanted very badly to take you for a ride. It's such a lovely afternoon. Don't you think you can come, Molly?" asked the young doctor. "No, I don't believe I can," was the ungrateful answer. "You had better go and ask Gloria Snow. I've lots of work to do yet." "But I don't want Gloria Snow. I want you, you." persisted Dr. Grover. "Just let me help you with the work, Molly. I really can work. I can sweep, and do lots of things, and then you will go with me. It didn't take Molly long to bathe and change her clothes, and soon she was seated in Dr. Grover's car, and they were riding over the country Philip's Depart 24th and O Street The Fastest Growing "WATCH U By specializing in good quality give the full measure of value and g ful weave new exposition of smart ery wanted weave in a thousand and sold at $2.50; special for Saturday, Oxford's change a man's whole su all the new styles in tan, brown, bla fabric oxfords from $2.75 up to $8.0 Neckwear—Largest showing of $1.00; special Saturday, 2 for $1.00, mothers will save money on boys wool suits, in tweed and fancy mi box and waist, fine models. Sizes 3 Saturday evening between the hou sale of Nipponese Vases. These va sign and coloring, but the finest are Real hand-painted gold embossed de $4.00; Saturday for 2 hours at 97 c Philip's Department Store The Fastest Growing Store in Omaha "WATCH US GROW" By specializing in good quality and nothing else we are able to give the full measure of value and guarantee satisfaction. A wonderful weave new exposition of smart styles, Beau Brummel Shirts, every wanted weave in a thousand and one beautiful patterns; regularly sold at $2.50; special for Saturday, $1.35. Oxfords change a man's whole summer existence. We are showing all the new styles in tan, brown, black leathers, palm beach and white fabric oxfords from $2.75 up to $8.00. Neckwear—Largest showing of springtime styles; regular price $1.00; special Saturday, 2 for $1.00. mothers will save money on boys' suits at this store. Strictly all wool suits, in tweed and fancy mixtures, tailored in Norfolk belted box and waist, fine models. Sizes 3 to 18, from $3.75 up. Saturday evening between the hours of 8 p. m. and 10 p. m. a special sale of Nipponese Vases. These vases are not only beautiful in design and coloring, but the finest art creations by Nipponese artisans. Real hand-painted gold embossed design. Regularly sold at $3.50 and $4.00; Saturday for 2 hours at 97c each. IN OUR BARGAIN BASEMENT We just want the opportunity to carry in this basement which is the a few items—you can convince you Saturday special for two hours Between 8 p. m. and 10 p. m. We just want the opportunity to show you the goods and prices we carry in this basement which is the talk of the town. We mention just a few items—you can convince yourself for the rest. 8 cans very best corn.....$1.00 6 cans tomatoes, No. 1 quality.$1.00 12 cans Kamo asst.....$1.00 12 boxes Armour's best oats.$1.00 12 cakes Palm Olive soap.....$1.00 3 lbs. Morning Glory coffee.....$1.00 3 cans cleanser.....25c 3 large boxes Argo starch.....25c 6 cakes toilet or laundry soap.25c 15 boxes matches.....25c 6 large sacks salt.....25c roads bordered with the sunny golden rod and sweet wild aster. Dr. Grover drove the car slowly, as he enjoyed watching the various expressions flit over Molly's face at each exquisite bit of scenery. For a while neither attempted to talk, both were too happy. Finally Dr. Grover broke the silence. "Miss Molly, just why were you so cross when I came this afternoon?" For a minute Molly hesitated, then laughing she said. "Because I was indulging in a little self-pity out of sheer enviousness." "You envious, Molly? Of what and whom?" "I don't just like to tell all my faults," said blushing Molly as she realized just what had made her envious, "but confession is good for the soul, so I will confess. I was envying Gloria Snow. She is so pretty and has everything she can ever want, and I—well the bad feeling is all gone now." Dr. Grover did not reply; instead he drove his car to one side of the road under the shade of a large maple tree, and stopped it. Then taking Molly's hands in his he said. "Molly, Gloria Snow is pretty, but don't you know you are beautiful?" "Please don't laugh at me," almost whispered Molly, "that's too unkind." "I laugh at you? Why Molly, don't you know how much I love you? I've wanted to tell you before but you have always seemed so indifferent. You do care for me just a little. Say you do, Molly," pleaded the doctor. "But Gloria, she is so much prettier." reiterated Molly. "What has Gloria to do with you and me?" "But my hands are large and sometimes red." murmured Molly. "Strong, capable hands, able and willing to do the tasks before them, and I love them, Molly." said Dr. Grover, kissing each in turn, "and now dear if you are satisfied that I really want you, just as you are, won't you please answer my question?" Molly must have been satisfied, for when Dr. Grover bade her good-night he whispered "I am going next week dear, and you will then have a soldier sweetheart as well as a soldier daddy." (Copyright, 1919, by the McClure News paper Syndicate.) The new puritan is instructed in cleanliness, believes in it, practices it. As a good animal guided by an enlightened mind, he purposes to make the best of his body, not to poison it with alcohol or to pollute it with disease. For his own sake and for the sake of the future of the race, he conducts himself morally. His philosopher, guide and friend, however, is the physician and science is his inspiration and his teacher. Thought Rules the World. In the end thought rules the world. There are times when impulses and passions are more powerful, but they soon expend themselves; while mind, acting constantly, is ever ready to drive them back and work when their energy is exhausted.—McCosh. Furniture of five room house for sale. Can arrange for rent or lease of house. Call Douglas 7306. Miss Stewart, chiropodist, will have charge of the chiropody booth at the Jones Poro college, 1516 North 24th street, Omaha, Neb. Office hours 2 to 6 p. m. Phone Webster 5450. Department Store meets, South Side. Long Store in Omaha (US GROW" and nothing else we are able to guarantee satisfaction. A wonder- t styles, Beau Brummel Shirts, ev- and one beautiful patterns; regularly y, $1.35. summer existence. We are showing black leathers, palm beach and white $0.00. springtime styles; regular price $0. ays' suits at this store. Strictly all mixtures, tailored in Norfolk belted 3 to 18, from $3.75 up. hours of 8 p. m. and 10 p. m. a special vases are not only beautiful in de- tart creations by Nipponese artisans. design. Regularly sold at $3.50 and each. show you the goods and prices we talk of the town. We mention just ourselves for the rest. There's a reason why everybody buys shoes here on the bargain table. You will find thousands of pairs of shoes to fit the entire family, prices ranging from 49c a pair. We have set aside for Saturday-500 pairs of men's work and dress shoes, the regular price sold at $5.50. Special price for Saturday, $2.75 a pair. They run in all sies from 6 to 12. Blucher or button. --- THE MONITOR The New Puritan. A Million Eyes Turned Upon it Daily AGENTS EVERYWHERE MADAM C.J.WALKERS WONDERFUL HAIR GROWER SUPREME IN REPUTATION SOLD EVERYWHERE IN U.S.A. WE BELT THE GLOBE A Preparation that will do exactly as recommended ONCE A USER ALWAYS A USER Mme C.J. Walker 640 North West st. Indianapolis, Indiana. Great opportunity for Agents Write for terms OUR NEW HOME PENDLETON AVE. ST. FERDINAND AVE. 25,000 MORE PORO AGENTS WANTED Equipped with the Very Latest Apparatus for Teaching the Poro System of Scalp and Hair Culture and all Branches of Beauty Culture Terms Moderate Diplomas Given Write Today for Further Information Dent. A-22 "PORO" COLLEGE Poro Corner St. Louis, Mo. Earthquakes in Italy. Statistics gathered in Italy throw throw some light on the question of the relative frequency of earthquakes by day and by night. It has been alleged that the supposed greater frequency of nocturnal quakes is only apparent, being due to the fact that quiet conditions at night make the shocks more readily perceptible. It appears, however, that considering only those shocks which were so intense that they could not have escaped notice at any hour, 865 occurred during the 12 night hours. 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AFRO-AMERICAN REALTY CO. 5-room mod., cottage, large lot, close to car, $2,350; small cash payment down, balance like rent. 8-room house, furnace heat, east of North 24th street car line, at a bargain on payments; $250 cash, balance easy; large lot. Beautiful 5-room bungalow, the very latest style, furnace heat; full basement; cheap for quick sale. We are the bargain spot of Omaha. Call to see us in our new home. 2709 Lake St. Webster 540. Smoke John Ruskin se Cigar. Biggest and Best.-Adv. STATEMENT OF THE OWNERSHIP MANAGEMENT, CIRCULATION, ETC. REQUIRED BY THE ACT OF CONGRESS OF AUGUST 24, 1912, Of The Monitor published weekly at for April 1, 1919. State of Nebraska, ) County of Douglas, ) ss. Before me, a notary public in and for the state and county aforesaid, personally appeared John Albert Williams, who, having been duly sworn according to law, deposes and says that he is the editor and publisher of The Monitor and that the following is, to the best of his knowledge and belief, a true statement of the authority of the paper) the circulation), etc., of the aforesaid publication for the date shown in the above caption, required by the Act of August 24, 1912, embodied in section 443, 1916 CUMING STREET Comfortable Rooms-Reasonable Rates D. G. Russell, Proprietor Postal Laws and Regulations, printed on the reverse of this form, to-wit: 1. That the names and addresses of the publisher, editor, managing editor, and business manager are: Publisher, John Albert Williams, 304 Crouse block, Omaha, Neb. Editor, John Albert Williams, 304 Crouse block, Omaha, Neb. Managing editor, John Albert Williams, 304 Crouse block, Omaha, Neb. Business manager, George Wells Parker. 2. That the owners are: John Albert Williams, 304 Crouse block, Omaha. 3. That the known bondholders, managers, and other security holders owning or holding 1 per cent or more of total amount of bonds, mortgages, or other liabilities. 4. None. 4. That the two paragraphs next above, giving the names of the owners, stockholders, and security holders, if any, contain not only the list of stockholders and security holders as they appear upon the books of the company but also, in cases where the stockholder or security holder appears upon the books of the company as trustee or in any other fiduciary relation, the name of the person or corporation for whom such trustee is acting, is given; also that, said two paragraphs contain statements embracing affiant's full knowledge and belief as to the circumstances and conditions under which stockholders and security holders do not appear upon the books of the company as trustees, hold stock securities in a capacity other than that of a bona fide and this affiant has no reason to believe that any other person, association, or corporation has any interest direct or indirect in the said stock, bonds, or other securities than as so stated by him. JOHN ALBERT WILLIAMS. S sworn to and subscribed before me this 24th day of April, 1919. BY JULY B. ROBINS. (my commission expires July 18, 1822.) PROBATE NOTICE In the Matter of the Estate of Fred Glitter Decased Notice is hereby given: That the creditors of said deceased will meet the administratrix of said estate, before me. County Judge of Douglas County, Nebraska, at the County Court Room, in said County, on the 26th day of June, 1919, and on the 26th day of August, 1919, at 9 o'clock A. M., each day, for the purpose of presenting their claims for examination, adjustment and allowance. Three months are allowed for the creditors to present their claims, from the 24th day of May, 1919. BRYCE CRAWFORD. 5-3-25-14-19