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GROWING, THANK YOU! $2.00 a Year. 5c a Copy REPORT OF INAUGURAL MEETING OF HAMITIC LEAGUE OF THE WORLD British Guiana Branch. GEORGETOWN, British Guiana. On Thursday afternoon, April 24, there was held the inaugural meeting of the British Guiana Branch of the Hamitic League of the World in the St. Andrew's school hall. There were present: A. McLean Ogle, esq., F. R., who fulfilled the duties of chairman; Rev. J. A. Garner, Rev. A. Angold Brown, Rev. W. A. Deane, Dr. W. W. Campbell, Dr. R. F. Johnson, A. A. Thorne, esq., F. R.; J. A. Bradford, esq.; C. A. Campbell, esq.; S. A. Robertson, esq.; H. D. Durant, esq.; G. H. A. Bunyan, esq.; D. A. Bollers, esq.; D. S. Bollers, esq.; W. W. Sullivan, esq.; John Carto, esq.; Prof. J. M. Cush, Messrs. E. H. Waddell, J. L. Griffith, Conrad Barrow, H. Aaron Britton, W. W. Duncan, A. S. Cambridge, A. E. Small, W. Hosannah, J. Jeffrey, A. V. Crane, R. Baird, M. Simpson, T. A. French, J. Reynolds, Donald Wilson, S. W. Ogle, jr. H. L. Palmer, P. A. Saunders, C. F. LaRose, Duncan L. Jordan, S. N. Collins, E. N. Beckles, with G. McL. Ogle, local representative of the league. Rev. J. A. Garner in introducing the chairman of the meeting said it gave him great pleasure to do so. There was a great difference between the condition of the Colored man in America and the Colored man in this colony. In America the Colored man was forced through circumstances to hold together, but in this country they were not segregated, hence they observed their own color line, discriminating among themselves. He regarded the situation as one of wheels within wheels, and he was sorry for it. What was required here was a movement of the kind started that day, a system which would make for cohesion among the members of the race for their common good. He therefore took pleasure in introducing Mr. A. McLean Ogle as the chairman of the meeting. Mr. Ogle, in a few remarks, told the meeting the object for which they had been summoned, which briefly was to cement the relationship between the Colored people of the world. The movement, which originated in America, was represented in England, Africa and elsewhere, and was now being set on foot in this colony. He asked Mr. G. McLean Ogle to inform the meeting how he came to be selected to initiate the movement. Mr. Ogle said that many years ago, when he was a small boy, he read of the great Booker Washington, and from that time on he had been interested in the Negroes of America. A few years ago he started subscribing to American Colored papers and latterly to contribute articles and to introduce the literature locally. He then got into communication with some American gentlemen, some of whom complimented him first on the interest shown by him in the affairs of his people, and others on his push. When the movement was launched in America he was communicated with and authorized to initiate a similar one here. He had, therefore, convened the present meeting, and it gave him great pleasure in calling upon the chairman to present his address. The address was favorably received, Mr. Ogle being the recipient of a round of applause by the meeting. He explained that he had made many extracts from the first publication of the league, namely, "The Children of the sun," a booklet costing only 25 cents, which he would advise every Colored man to purchase. He then asked Mr. G. Ogle to read the plan of the league to the meeting, which was done. The chairman then invited the audience to discuss the subject matter of the meeting. Mr. Freng said that he expected something practical when he read the circular. What he would like to see is an insurance company started locally, whereby policies of, say, $200 to $300 would be offered, enabling poor people to take up same at about the same rates they now pay to the burial societies. The chairman replied to the effect that we must creep before we walk, and that provision is made for the financial side of the question. Prof. J. M. Cush, late of America, was then invited to address the meeting. He said that agriculture was the chief requisite in this colony and unless the people turned their whole attention to it they would be making no progress and would not be able to support their business enterprises. He said that he was just back from America, where he had gone through agricultural colleges and graduated. Over (Continued on Page Two.) THE MONITOR SCOTT ANSWERS DUBOIS Makes Red Hot Reply to Editor of "The Crisis"—Challenges Dubois to Print "Bill of Particulars." WASHINGTON, D. C.—In the May issue of the Crisis magazine, Dr. W. E. B. Dubois, editor, attempts to "quiz" Dr. Emmett J. Scott, special assistant to the secretary of war, regarding certain conditions said to exist among Negro troops in France and, in the course of public addresses, recently delivered by Dr. DuBois in Washington, D. C., and Richmond, Va., made veiled insinuations concerning the way and manner in which he claims Dr. Scott has been looking after the welfare of Negro soldiers overseas. When the matter was mentioned to Dr. Scott, he said: Yes, I have read Dr. DuBois' questions, as propounded and sent around to the Colored newspapers through his advance sheets. Apparently he seeks to discredit 'one who, according to his own testimoney, has been laboring in the war department "under very difficult circumstances" and who has never failed during the war to take a firm stand for the rights of Negro soldiers at home and overseas. In the first place, I do not recognize the usurped right of Dr. DuBois to "call me to account," or as the man to whom I must give an account of my stewardship. I am willing to leave to that loyal, unbiased, and sane jury of twelve million Colored Americans, whose interests I have endeavored to represent in the war department, the verdict as to whether or not I have done my full duty. I am now preparing an account of my stewardship which will be presented to that jury at the right time and in the proper way. In the representative capacity I have been serving during the war I necessarily welcomed the "loyal and unselfish co-operation" of all Colored Americans, whether of the radical or conservative type, but again quoting the words of Dr. DuBois, my association with him during the war has been "At the cost of suspicion and criticism," for I have been repeatedly warned that he is neither unselfish nor sincere." It is rather amusing, however, to read on pages 7 and 8 of the same issue of the Crisis, wherein Dr. DuBois assumes the self-appointed task of insinuating my alleged neglect or failure to do certain things or "everything," in the article headed "My Mission" he says: "I went to Paris How Complaints Were Handled. Now, it was precisely the same when I came to Washington and began to labor "under very difficult circumstances" (as Dr. DuBois states) in the war department. "There were certain things that I did not do" and I soon found that "I could not do everything," but there were a number of important things I could and did do for the benefit of Negro soldiers in camps at home as well as overseas. Of course, no sane person would ask or expect a man holding a confidential position in a great department of the government to reveal in public print official and confidential information, but as proof of the fact that complaints concerning Negro soldiers overseas reported to me by Negro officers, Negro chaplains, and Negro and other American civilians, did receive prompt action at my hands, I submit at this time just a few of the many letters which I have received from Negro officers who actually served overseas and from other men who brought specific complaints and grievances of Negro soldiers overseas to my office for attention. These letters express appreciation of the satisfactory and, in most cases, the effective way in which I have taken up and handled all such complaints. Be it remembered that American white officers and soldiers had their hardships, troubles and grievances, as well as the Negro troops belonging to the American Expeditionary forces—some of which they had to endure and all of which it was not possible for even the war department in Washington altogether to remove or remedy—and yet I offer no apologies for these conditions or hardships! In order that the exact facts might be secured regarding Colored soldiers overseas it will be recalled that it was upon the recommendation of the Negro Editors' Conference, held in Washington, D. C., June, 1918, which (Continued on Page Two.) OMAHA; NEBRASKA, MAY 24, 1919 ZION BAPTIST CHURCH AS IT WILL LOOK WHEN COMPETED. THE REV. WILLIAM FREDERICK BOTTS, Pastor of Zion Baptist Church, Under Whose Leadership the Sum of $10,700 Was Raised in Seven Weeks' Drive. ZION BAPTIST CHURCH RAISES $10,700 Notable Achievement by Local Congregation in Seven Weeks' Campaign—The Story of the Drive as Told by Mrs. J. W. Dallas. And they said we couldn't do it! But did you hear about the greatest victory of the middle west? Seven weeks ago, after a conference between Dr. York of the state mission board and the executive board of Zion Baptist church, it was decided that the work on the main auditorium must be started June 1, 1919. In view of this fact the contractor announced that $10,000 would be necessary to put the material on the ground. A meeting was then called of the members of the church, who, as the facts were laid before them, assured the pastor that they would support him to the end. heart is intensely n the work. This fact was proved in the urging efforts that he put forth in last great effort. Regardless of doubts and fears that may have come into the minds of some, all is a well and victory is ours. At the c of the services last Sunday ni the pastor was able to present to audience a certified check and cash the table for a grand total of $716.14. We thank you all kindly who he us make it a success. Dr. J. L. Cohron of St. Louis, assisted the pastor throughout day. AGITATION TO REMOVE SUPT. BRUCE CONTINU (By the Associated Negro Press Washington, D. C., May 23.—fight for the removal of Roscoe Bruce as assistant superintendent.) As in every walk of life, the "doubting Thomas" appeared on the scene and said $10,000 is too much to be raised in seven weeks, but having implicit faith in the God we serve, who has promised never to leave us alone, Dr. Botts went and out among the ranks, smoothing out a rough place here, strengthening a weak one there, and lending inspiration all around, until all lines of separation and doubt were erased, and all were united in the new idea and accepted as their slogan, "On to Victory." I think we are safe in saying that there are very few, if any at all, who ever witnessed such an effort materialize. It should be long remembered in the history of the Negroes of Omaha that a Negro church with less than 1,000 members succeeded in raising that large amount in such a short time. Dr. Botts is a man of no small ability. Though educated along several other lines, he has given himself wholly to religious work; in this he is simple and unaffected, and those who hear him cannot fail to know that his heart is intensely n the work. This fact was proved in the uniring efforts that he put forth in this last great effort. Regardless of the doubts and fears that may have crept into the minds of some, all is now well and victory is ours. At the close of the services last Sunday night, the pastor was able to present to the audience a certified check and cash on the table for a grand total of $10,-716.14. We thank you all kindly who helped us make it a success. Dr. J. L. Cohron of St. Louis, Mo., assisted the pastor throughout the day. AGITATION TO REMOVE SUPT, BRUCE CONTINUES (By the Associated Negro Press.) Washington, D. C., May 23. The fight for the removal of Roscoe C. Bruce as assistant superintendent continues here with unabated fury. A petition of 10,000 people, many of them prominent in public life, has been presented to the school board, asking for the removal. Mass meetings have been held in several of the churches, all being attended by great crowds and addressed by prominent men and women. The president of the school board has stated that he will recognize the petition, provided specific charges are preferred against Superintendent Bruce. OUTLASTS HIS MONEY Hundred and Eighteen-Year-Old Negro Taken to Infirmary. (By the Associated Negro Press.) Chicago, May 23.—Squire James, who claims to be 118 years old, was taken to the Oak Forest infirmary. "I was born in Salem, N. C.," he stated. "I was born in slavery, was married in slavery and had my wife and children taken from me. I thought I had enough money to last me, but never figured that I was going to live this long." Vol. IV. No. 47 (Whole No. 201) DUBOIS DRAMATIC CLUB S CORES A BIG HIT The great war drama, "Under Two Flags," given by the DuBois Dramatic club at Boyd's theater Friday evening, May 9, for the benefit of St. John's A. M. E. church, was a glowing success. It was said, by all patrons and patronesses, that this was the best theatrical effort ever put forward by Omaha local talent. Each character seemed so well adapted for his or her part. The leading roles, taken by Mrs. James Jewell and Mr. John Woods, were played with perfection and showed a great deal of real dramatic ability. Lieutenant Reed, who is always good, carried like a professional the tragic note into the play. Mrs. John Smith as Cigarette was inimitable. Miss Ruth Washington as the Arabian maid was exceptionally good, Mrs. Jessie Peoples played the lady of rank with poise and distinction. Lieutenant Turner, Messrs. George Parker and Cecil Alexander played their parts with rare interpretation. Mr. Jesse Peoples' voice and presence were both good. Throughout the play the audience by their uproarious laughter showed their appreciation of the wit and humor brought into the play by the Irish characters played by Mrs. Jesse Moss and Mr. John Smith. Mr. Russell Reese as a Jewish money lender was splendid. The audience showed at all times their keen enjoyment of the music specialties, furnished between the acts, by Mrs. James G. Jewell, Miss Pearl Ray, Mr. Roscoe Miller and the harmonious Parker's orchestra. A great deal of credit belongs to Mrs. John Smith, manager, and Mr. Andrew Reed, director, whose efforts made this overwhelming success possible. The report made of money on May 11 placed the amount cleared at $350. JAMES REESE EUROPE LAID TO REST New York Pays Last Respects to the Great Band Leader; Entire Country Mourns. (By the Associated Negro Press.) New York, May 23.—The funeral of James Reese Europe, leader of the famous "Hell Fighter" band, who was slain in Boston by one of the drummers of the band, Herbert Wright, was held in this city Tuesday. Thousands of people of both races viewed the solemn procession as it made its way from the undertaking establishment, 131st street, to St. Mark Methodist Episcopal church, Fifty-third street, where the sermon was preached by Dr. W. H. Brooks, pastor of the church and chaplain of the Fifteenth New York infantry. After the services the body was taken to Arlington cemetery in Washington, D. C., where it was buried in the last resting place of thousands of the patriotic dead. The funeral was attended by some of the most prominent people in the country, the members of his band being in the procession, but marching in silence. The members of the band, under direction of Felix Weir, expect to make a national tour, the proceeds to go for the erection of a monument to the memory of the great musical director. It has been proposed that a national musical memorial day be held to honor the memory of James Reese Europe, the same to be the first Sunday in June. At that time a patriotic memorial address would be delivered and music for the occasion would be entirely the product of our composers. Stick to your job and save your money. I HATING. LIKE. TOO! DISTINGUISHED PRELATE TO VISIT OMAHA Bishop Camphor of Monrovia, Liberia, Will Preach at Grove Methodist Episcopal Church Sunday; Here in Interest of Centenary Drive. Omaha is to have the privilege of hearing one of the most distinguished prelates of the Methodist Episcopal church in the person of Bishop Camphor, who will speak Sunday at the Grove Methodist Episcopal church, Twenty-second and Seward streets. Bishop Camphor is a graduate of New Orleans university, Louisiana; Gammon Theological seminary, Atlanta, and Columbia university, New York City. He was for ten years president of the Central Alabama college, Birmingham, Ala. While president of the latter institution he was elected bishop at the general conference of the Methodist Episcopal church held at Saratoga Springs, N. Y., May, 1916. He spent more than a decade as missionary in Africa, where he rendered most efficient service as preacher and educator. Bishop Camphor is recognized as one of the outstanding leaders of the race and the church. His work, both at home and abroad, stands a living monument to the grandeur of his character and greatness of his learning. He comes in the interest of the great centenary movement of the Methodist church, and every man, woman and child should hear him. He will speak at 11 a. m., May 25, and at 3 p. m. the bishop will address a great mass meeting at the Groce Methodist church. The public is invited to come prepared to help in this final centenary drive. The ministers, their choirs and congregations are cordially invited to these services. The members are expected to subscribe their full quota for five years, so that an "over the top" report may be rendered at the "world meeting" in Columbus, Ohio, June 20. AMERICAN LEGION FACES RACE QUESTION Massachusetts Spokesman Leads Fight For True Democracy. (By the Associated Negro Press.) Boston, May 23.—Massachusetts, as in former years, steps to the front with a spokesman who demanded at the formation of the American Legion that "all men be treated equal." Colonel J. F. J. Herbert of Worcester declared that one great fight that Massachusetts must lead is that in behalf of justice to our people. The race question, though not brought to the floor of the convention, was discussed many hours in committees between Northern and Southern delegates. It was finally agreed to permit all soldiers to join on equal terms, each community deciding for itself whether they come in one body or separate. Colonel Herbert said: "The country will look to Massachusetts for leadership in this great fight for justice, just as it did a half-century ago. In this caucus the north has not faced the issue squarely, but we must make up our minds to go to Minneapolis next November determined that the black man who was good enough to fight beside us is good enough to sit beside us." MEMBERSHIP DRIVE ON National Association for the Advancement of Colored People Has Set the 100,000 Mark. (By the Associated Negro Press.) New York, May 23.—The proposal of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People to continue their membership drive until 100,000 members are secured is being encouraged by many thousands of people. There is a strong determination and feeling that the time has arrived when there must be united action in behalf of the "true democracy" contended for in the war. TWO WEEKS' EPIDEMIC OF LYNCHING IN SOUTH (By the Associated Negro Press.) Chicago, May 23.—The people of the country are greatly stirred up because of the recent epidemic of lynching which has been going on almost daily in various sections of the South in the last two weeks. These occurrences following so rapidly the session of the National Conference on Lynching, held in New York, one lynching occurring while the conference was in session, has stirred the people to a point where summary action is demanded. 2 SCOTT ANSWERS DUBOIS recommendation was pressed by me, Mr. Ralph W. Tyler was designated by the committee on public information to render this service. Mr. Tyler constantly called to the attention of the war department, through me, certain conditions; and in each and every case these complaints were brought to the attention of the proper officials of the war department. My files evidence the fact that Dr. DuBois wrote me repeatedly calling to my attention complaint after complaint concerning wrongs, grievances, discriminations, etc., alleged to exist among Negro soldiers in various camps here in America. He was informed time after time with reference to the investigations which followed as a result of those complaints, and expressed in writing his satisfaction with the action taen in following up such complaints. Having gone on his "Mission" to France December 1, 1918, why did he wait five months until the May, 1919, issue of "The Crisis," to mention to me any overseas complaints? I fear that the animating impulse back of his present inquiries has not as yet been altogether disclosed to the public. An old and familiar saying, "When folks can't use you they 'knock' you" comes to my mind. Dr. DuBois knows, and his friends know, and the record proves, that as far back as two days before the meeting of the Negro Editors' Conference, which I called here in Washington, June, 1918, he was seeking my personal good offices that he might realize personal aspirations. He knows that I did everything I could to help him secure that much coveted commission in the army, which he so eagerly but vainly sought. He also knows, as the record will show when necessity arises, that there were other occasions also when Dr. DuBois probably felt I might be used for 'pulling chestnuts out of the fire' for him. While in the very nature of the case it was impossible for me or anybody else, during the war, to know everything that was going on among Negro soldiers or even white soldiers in France, yet, in my efforts to handle specific complaints that came to my notice and look after the welfare of Negro troops generally, it is gratifying to have received from Negro soldiers, Negro officers, Negro chaplains and Y. M. C. A. secretaries overseas, numerous letters on the order of the few partially quoted below: Hon. Emmett J. Scott, Special Assistant to the Secretary of War: No one can better appreciate your efforts than we, the Colored men of the A. E. F., who have suffered and labored under unfavorable conditions on the battlefields of France. M. M. COLEMAN. I have just had time to finish this note to you. We are not without our difficulties, but the men and officers are hitting the line hard. Much has transpired to prove that you are on the job to our satisfaction "overe here." Similar testimony has come to this office personally and by letter from such officers of the 92d Division as Major M. T. Dean, 317th Ammunition Train; Captain Charles G. Kelly, 366th Infantry; Chaplain William T. Amiger, 371st Engineers Battalion, A. E. F.; and Lieut. Charles S. Parker of the 366th Infantry, the only Colored adjutant we had during the war, and from many others. And now may I also quote the testimony of Mr. Archibald H. Grimke, a member of the executive committee of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, and president of the Washington branch of that organization. Washington, D. C., May 19, 1919. My Dear Dr. Scott: From the very beginning of your services in the war department nearly two years ago. I have had full opportunity to know something of the hard position you have filled with so much benefit to our race generally, and to Colored soldiers in particular. Numerous, indeed, have been my visits to your office in the war department for the purpose of presenting specific cases involving complaints and grievances of Colored soldiers in camps at home and overseas, and also cases involving discrimination against Colored men and women in the government service here at Washington. I am, therefore, in position to state, from positive, personal knowledge, covering nearly two years of intimate contact, that you have always gone forward after making proper inquiry to develop the exact facts, in a firm, manly, uncompromising way—urging right and justice in behalf of Colored soldiers at home and overseas, and in behalf of Colored Americans generally. Very truly yours, (Signed) ARCHIBALD H. GRIMKE. President Washington Branch, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. I would rather have the testimony of these gentlemen who know the facts concerning my efforts in behalf of Negro soldiers overseas, some of whom actually served "over there," than to be at all perturbed by, or to treat other than with appropriate contempt the insinuating remarks, printed and spoken, of a self-centered, self-seeking, unfair critic—the main drift of whose life has been to try to "tear down" and to destroy what other men have sought to build up for the honor and welfare of their country and their race. Discredited himself by a large portion of the Negro press of the country, he now seeks to discredit others. Surely "misery likes company," but in the desperate effort of Dr. DuBois to rehabilitate himself in the eyes of the Negro world after the severe drubbing he has received in the Negro public press and otherwise, it might be well for him to know that if he is trying to "come back" and again pose as an ardent defender of the race he shall not do so at my expense. I am fully prepared for any further onslaught he may make. What the Record Shows. My record in the war department speaks for itself. I am not ashamed of it. I have no excuses or apologies to make. True it is, "I could not do everything," as he confesses for himself, yet I challenge any man to show wherein I have failed to perform my whole duty. While no one expected or could expect that a civilian official in the war department could altogether control every untoward incident or harsh or untactful handling of soldiers overseas, it was always expected at least (and I have so interpreted it as my duty) that such an official should go forward in the matter of presenting the complaints and grievances of such men when brought to his attention, and should do all in his power to cause a thorough investigation and bring about, if possible, a prompt and suitable remedy. The following recommendations, among others, have been brought to the attention of the war department by me and urged as offering an opportunity for better morale among Negro officers and soldiers overseas: 1. That the Negro soldiers of the labor and engineer units be given the same opportunity for promotion and advancement as are given the white soldiers. 2. That all Negro laboring units be given Negro noncommissioner officers. 3. That all Negro units be supplied with Negro chaplains. 4. That military police be selected from the Negro soldiers as well as from white soldiers. 5. Also a change in the matter of drilling the men on Sunday without special permission from commanding officers. 6. That trials by summary court-martial in the case of these particular units be discontinued. The non-control of social questions outside of camp limits unless requested by the French authorities. This particular order referred to a certain effort which had been made to commit the military officials to the solution of social and other questions non-military in nature. 7. That racial discriminations among American soldiers both at home and overseas be in no way countenanced by the war department. 8. That promotions of Colored officers in combat units be made as such promotions be earned, etc. Challenges Dr. DuBois to Present "Bill of Particulars" of Presumed Delinquencies and Asks Some Leading Questions. I challenge Dr. DuBois to show in any of the numerous memoranda I have written, or among the numerous public addresses I have delivered in all parts of this country — without a penny's charge to any one who came to hear my message—concerning the interests of Negro soldiers and civilians, any line or paragraph that falls short of a firm demand for justice and fair play. And, now, having specifically indicated a few of my efforts and activities in the war department with reference to overseas complaints, I too, shall publicly ask a few questions: 1. Inasmuch as Dr. DuBois left for France December 1, 1918, and waited practically five months (May issue of the Crisis) before becoming indignant about the treatment of Negro troops overseas, I want to ask—if he (DuBois) know of the conditions complained of and manifestly thought I was in a position to have those wrongs corrected, why, in the name of Justice and High Heaven did he not bring them directly to my attention? 2. How many of such overseas complaints did he bring to my attention as he easily could have done as a "correspondent" and as Mr. Ralph W. Tyler, accredited war correspondent, actually did? 3. What did he himself do to help the situation overseas and to have the wrongs corrected? Is it not a fact that when the opportunity was offered for him to counsel with Colored officers in group that he refused to do so, preferring to be in a position to criticise later rather than to be "a present help in time of trouble"? If he did not wish to report the grievances of Colored soldiers to me personally as being beneath his dignity, did he not have access to every regimental and divisional headquarters in France the same as other "correspondents"? 4. Did he make any effort while in France to have the injustices complained of ameliorated, or did he await his return to America, 3,000 miles away from France to protest? that a s ment be n nated Mr. A. A. The bell, Rev. Carto, S. This was Calls for and the Mr. H. I. Brown, M Durant, J W. W. D Britton, J Duncan I E. N. Bee Those of ship prior H. W. G. I challenge him to cite specifically what overseas complaints among Negro troops he ever brought directly to my attention or to the attention of my office, where, according to his own testimony, such complaints should have been brought and pressed for correction. I call for his "bill of particulars." I eagerly await his reply. REPORT OF INAUGURAL MEETING OF HAMITIC LEAGUE OF THE WORLD (Continued From Page One.) there the Colored man produced largely and was, therefore, able to launch out into commerce, and he would advise the people of the colony to do likewise before attempting anything else. Mr. Thorne then addressed the meeting at length, proving that we in this country were far from idle; that through the instrumentality of one of his brother representatives in the legislature loan banks had come into life in 1914 and had proved themselves of great benefit to the small farmers of the colony. Several members themselves engaged in agricultural pursuits and the chairman also spent much time largely in this direction and found it to be a mixed blessing. Many things operated against them and one of these was that the government sometimes held unemployed lands in close proximity to such holdings and in the times of floods kokers sometimes gave way and all the crops, which took hundreds of dollars to develop, were destroyed. He would like to remove from the mind of Prof. Cush or any one else the idea that the local people made no effort to better their position, and he, for one, would advise him to go cautiously in investing his money, particularly in rice, for even Booker Bros. could not compete with the East Indians on the Corentyne coast and had to close their rice mill as a consequence. He had made up his mind to join the league and to give it all the support he could, for it came at the right time. The economic plan of the league was then read for the benefit of the meeting, and it was shown to make provision for questions dealing with production by the native population, members of the race, a general commercial, economic and banking program, and all points mentioned by the various gentlemen who had spoken. Mr. S. A. Campbell in a short speech on the need for the movement agreed with many of the points raised by Prof. Cush. He thought such a movement as the one before the meeting a commendable one. Mr. Britton then moved, seconded by Mr. Durant, "that a branch of the Hamitic League of the World be supported in the colony." This was carried unanimously. Mr. Conrad Barrow then suggested Brandeis Stores SETS THE PACE FOR GROWING OMAHA BARGAIN BASEMENT Made of taffeta silk, georgette, crepe de chine, satin and combinations of taffeta and georgette and satin and georgette in this season's latest styles, with ruffles, tunics, flouces and beaded and embroidered effects. The colors: Navy, Copen, Black, Sand, Silver, Taupe and others. that a small committee of management be formed. Mr. G. Ogle nominated Mr. A. McL. Ogle as chairman, A. A. Thorne, esq., Dr. W. W. Campbell, Rev. Mr. Garner, Messrs. Barrow, Carto, S. A. Robertson and Britton. This was adopted. Calls for enrollment were then made and the following gave their names: Mr. H. L. Palmer, Revs. Deane and Brown, Messrs. G. H. A. Bunyan, H. D. Durant, J. L. Griffith, T. A. French, W. W. Duncan, J. A. Bradford, H. A. Britton, S. N. Collins, W. Hosannah, Duncan L. Jordan, E. H. Waddell and E. N. Beckles. Those who had applied for membership prior to the meeting were: Rev. H. W. Grant, Messrs. S. W. Ogle, D. A. Spencer, W. N. Arno, J. B. Major, H. A. Thompson, D. J. Richmond, J. H. Loncke, J. Verbeke, McL. Ogle, jr., J. W. Ogle, N. A. Shaw, Edwin Sears, J. Baird, Thomas Henry, Edwin Glasgow and S. W. Ogle, jr. The chairman announced that as soon as the questionaire arrives members would be called together to discuss it. A vote of thanks was given the chairman, as also in the case of the Rev. Mr. MacNie, who had so kindly put the hall at their disposal. The meeting was then brought to a close, time not availing for further business. Much enthusiasm was shown and the success of the league is assured unless greatly unforeseen circumstances should arise. SOUTHERN JUDGE AIRS VIEWS Thinks White Man's Attitude Increases Crime. (By the Associated Negro Press.) Augusta, Ga., May 23.—Before pronouncing sentence on William Morgan, charged with manslaughter, Judge Hammond said: "Human life is too precious to be held in light regard. If there is any criticism I have to make of the Colored race it is that they are too reckless with human life. If they have a pistol they think they must use it, and they do use it. "The white people, judges and court officials, I think," continued the judge, "take too narrow a view of the Colored citizen. They say he is respectful and a good Negro because he tips his hat to the white man. He is called a 'white man's Negro,' and they let it go at that." This attitude, in the opinion of Judge Hammond, makes the Negro overbearing to his own people, realizing that he has the backing of white men if he commits crime. WATERS BARNHART PRINTING CO. OMAHA THIS well known firm appreciates your patronage and is always well supplied with seasonable goods at reasonable prices. "Distinctive" Service Thomas K. Omaha's Lea Alamo Barber S. We Lea KILLINGSWO Phone Web. 5784. Dunham LOW P BEST MATERIALS CALL AND S Thomas Kilpatrick & Co. Is Leading Barber Shop and Billiard Parlor We Lead Others Follow. BELLINGSWORTH & PRICE, Procter & Gamble, 2416 Sam & Dud TAILORS LOW PRICED SUITS BELLS BEST WELL AND SEE OUR PATTER h Street. 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When the Association holds its Tenth Annual Conference in Cleveland, Ohio, on June 21-28 we want to be able to say as in the 60's: "We Are Coming, Father Abraham, Ten Million Strong!" During the darkest days of the Civil War when the fate of the nation hung in the balance, Abraham Lincoln issued a call for volunteers to save the Union. The rousing answer came: "We Are Coming, Father Abraham, Ten Million Strong!" Today Democracy is threatened by lynching, disfranchisement, "Jim Crowism" and race prejudice. The National Association for the Advancement of Colored Whose Names Will Soon Be n This Page Be Among the Members Published ing the Members Whose Names Will be Published on This Page Be Among the Members Whose Names Will Soon Be Published on This Page Rev. John Albert Williams, President Mrs. Jessie Hale Moss, Secretary --- --- THE MONITOR ```markdown ``` THE MONITOR THE REV. JOHN ALBERT WILLIAMS, Editor and Publisher. Lucille Skaggs Edwards and Madrece Penn, Associate Editors. George Wells Parker, Contributing Editor. Fred C. Williams, Business Manager. 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. FOR 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. A NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENT towards their fellow countrymen THE Monitor extends heartiest congratulations to the Rev. W. F. Botts, pastor of Zion Baptist church, and his congregation for their notable achievement in raising in seven weeks the magnificent sum of $10,700 in cash. Even in these days when people have learned to do things on a large scale, the raising of a sum of this magnitude from a people of such limited means as our people generally possess is a marvelous achievement. It demonstrates what united, determined and self-sacrificing effort can accomplish. It shows, too, the advantage of having a stimulus in the way of a challenge. A committee of prominent white business men, pledged the sum of $10,000 towards the $20,000 required to complete the building of Zion Baptist church, provided that by a given date the people of the congregation raise an equal sum. The people of Zion went to work with a will, under the efficient leadership of their pastor, with this splendid result. Of course most Monitor readers may not understand our figure of speech when we say Botts and his bunch of boosters have called that business men's committee's hand. They will have to come across with their $10,000. The challenge has been met. We hope that this notable achievement, demonstrating as it does what can be done by a determined and united effort, may serve as an inspiration for similar corporate and united efforts along other lines. The Rev. Mr. Botts and his congregation have made a record of which all Omaha may be proud. In this splendid effort they have had as they deserved to have, the co-operation of many members of the race outside of their communion, but undoubtedly the self-sacrificing spirit and liberality of the members of the congregation is primarily and chiefly responsible for this notable achievement. "GREATER LOVE HATH NO MAN" LAST Sunday's papers carried the story of the drowning of three little lads—the oldest only eleven in the reservoir at Council Bluffs. We wonder how many read it. One little lad playing on the edge of the reservoir lost his balance and fell in. Without hesitation one of his companions went to his rescue. He succeeded in swimming with him to the edge of the huge basin, but the slippery incline gave him no foothold and he could not make it with his younger playmate. Seeing the predicament the third lad fearlessly dived in hoping that he might help. Three little heads bobbed in the water helplessly for a short space and then sank from sight. Brave little lads! True to the divinely-implanted instinct of trying to save others, you paid the supreme sacrifice! How your self-forgetfulness shames our sordidness and selfishness! The more abundant life, brave little lads is yours; for the loving arms of One now enfold you, Who said "Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends." SCOTT TO BE COMMENDED To the impartial-minded who are able to take a sane and unprejudiced view of the situation the work of Emmett J. Scott, special assistant to the secretary of war, on behalf of the Colored troops is worthy of all commendation. That he was not able to accomplish all that he desired goes without saying, but that he honestly, conscientiously and efficiently strove to do his full duty none who has any sense of fairness or justice will attempt to deny. That Colored soldiers were victims of atrocious discriminations, and the Colored officers, in many instances, were subjected to shameful treatment is lamentably true. The record has been kept and when the story has been given to the world, as it will be some day, many Americans will blush with shame and humiliation that representatives of their country could be guilty of such unworthy conduct, believing our ideals, towards their fellow countrymen because of their African descent. When the facts are known broad-minded, and justice-loving white Americans, and thank God, despite apparent evidence to the contrary, our country has millions of such—will gladly pay homage to the type of manhood which our race possesses and displayed in doing its full duty despite infamous injustice. Not only so, the display of these rare qualities will make us prouder of our race. That we proved our manhood in the face of much that was galling and hard to bear is an asset to be coveted. We feel keenly the unwarranted indignities put upon our men and denounce them as unworthy of our republic. But conditions would have been immeasurably worse it not for the fact that Emmet J. Scott did his work so well. Occupying admittedly a most difficult position, his services have been invaluable both to the race of which he is such a worthy representative and the country of which he is an honored and useful citizen. Whenever cases of discrimination have been brought to his attention, he has taken them up most promptly and with salutary effect. The Monitor most heartily commends Emmett J. Scott for his splendid services as special assistant to the secretary of war, believing, as we do, that he has done all within his power to secure justice and fair treatment for the Colored troops. We are glad that the government is going to retain his services in the work of reconstruction which presents as serious problems as those evoked by war. In this work he should be sustained and will be sustained by the assurance of the confidence of his people in his unselfishness, honesty and integrity. PRESS GLEANINGS Every State Interested (St. Louis Republic) Representatives of every state in the union are attending the National Conference Opposed to Lynching in New York and there is need that every part of the country should be represented. Some states have long and honorable records of abstinence from mob violence, but no state is absolutely free from danger that it may break out, and since the question is highly important in its national aspects, every state is interested. Nothing but the anarchy that succeeded war and revolution has permitted violent acts to occur in western Europe that are in any degree comparable to the barbarous conduct of mobs in this country in times of settled peace and high prosperity. That fact helps one to measure the difference between the best governed countries in Europe and this country. What they do only in the throes of anarchistic convulsion this country does sometimes under the best government it can devise and administer. Is it any wonder that in times past critics of America across the sea have questioned whether certain parts of this country could be called civilized? The evil is not in the government, but in a state of mind, and that is a much harder thing to change than government is. Some such organization as that which met in New York is needed to change the mind and attitude of many thousands of people on the subject of lynching, and until it is done there will always be a skeleton in the national closet. Confidence in Race Business Men (Portland Advocate.) During the ante-bellum days our people learned to distrust each other to a very large degree, and this relic is handed down to the present time in a large measure. Many Colored business enterprise can trace their lack of Colored patronage to the lack of confidence in their business ability by people of their own race. Sometimes it is pure meanness and cussedness on the part of many Colored people that they do not patronize their own business enterprises and go to whites, but it is largely due to the lack of confidence. Haven't you known of an error happening in some business transaction between parties, both Colored? Resulting from this error the patron gets THE MONITOR angry with the business firm and very often makes the assertion, something like this: "I knew that nigger wouldn't do the right thing." He gets angry and vows that he will never again patronize a Colored business house, and if he stopped there our story would end. But he goes about spreading lies and suggesting suspicion to others. But let this be a business conducted by whites and an error is made he would think something like this: "Course that's a white man and he'll do the square thing even though he made an error about it; he will correct it if I give him a chance." Notice he didn't say anything about giving the Colored person a chance. As long as we have that distrust about the business qualifications of each other, we can never hope to build up paying business enterprises. We must learn to have confidence in each other, learn to patronize each other and build up business of our own where our own boys and girls may find employment. Some time ago a certain Colored man opened up a certain business in this city; a young Colored person dropped into our office and happened to speak of this particular business, and said that they had some work they wanted done, but wondered if this man could do it as well as (here they named a white concern doing the same kind of work). Of course, the Colored business man is not always as careful and painstaking in the conduct of his business as he should be. That is another story. Nor is the white man always as careful in the conduct of his business as he should be. That, too, is another story. But in this we take for granted that the businesses are on a par with each other, one white and the other black. Let us patronize our own where they are deserving. Let us build up business places of which we may point to with pride; let us make room for our young men and women with business aspirations. This can be done through confidence in our race to conduct businesses. (By the Associated Negro Press.) There is a real improvement in conditions in the South. The better class of Colored people and the better class of whites are "getting together" in a serious effort to better he conditions of all concerned. But there is yet a determined group of whites, including several newspapers, all professing to be "without prejudice" and "the best friends of the Negro," who cling to the false theory and the musty, ancient belief that "this is a white man's country." The Augusta (Ga.) Chronicle, white daily, and the Macon (Ga.) Telegram, same, in recent editorials have sought to say that none but fools will say anything else, except this is a "white man's country," regardless of what we have done, in whole or in part, in peace or in war. It is very evident that much missionary work is yet to be done. "Contending forces" best describes the present state of affairs between W. E. B. DuBois, R. R. Moton and Emmett J. Scott, Dr. DuBois, with a wonderful vision of the ideal, has definite ideas of the proper pathway to travel in getting to the goal of success, justice and happiness, Dr. Moton and Mr. Scott, with equal vision, are "pressing on" in all seriousness with the hope of reaching the same goal. It will be many days and months, no doubt, before there will be "unity of action" with definite ends in view, and hence the two groups will continue to defy or ignore criticism from each other and go on their individual ways. The Grand Army of Americans Being Formed at Capital. For the moral, social, economic, educational and political welfare of its members, a society is being formed at the national capital under the name of the "Grand Army of Americans," its membership to comprise the officers, soldiers and sailors of the world war, together with their sons and daughters. No lines of distinction of race or color are to be drawn and the ramifications are to reach the entire United States. The opinion of Colonel Charles Young having been asked in regard to the project, the following is his statement: "I deem the venture an important and commendable one, but would suggest (1st) that the provision that includes 'the sons and daughters' of officers and soldiers and sailors would weaken the prestige of the organization. Let them form a separate organization if they wish. (2d) The word 'political' should be understood to shut out party politics o fall kinds and to include only the higher political aspects of Americanization, safe and sound policy in our external and internal relations, and reverence for law and order in a common country only. It is a dangerous word in any constitution. (3d) I submit that overtures should first be made toward merging such an organization with the Amer- THE PERISCOPE "White Man's Country" DuBois, Moton, and Scott ican Legion, now being organized by Lieutenant Colonel Roosevelt, if possible. By so doing, we all working to a common end, presenting a more solid front to the difficulties and problems of this new day, may be better able to reach the goal of our ideals. In this regard I believe the opinion of a majority of American soldiery is now saying: 'It was not simply for white humanity and for white freedom that the United States threw her sword into the balance with the allies, but for us all, irrespective of race, color or condition. Let America be friendly and free.' "I counsel, for one, that a rapprochement with the larger organization be made, if possible. "In the 70,000 dead in the fields of France black blood freely and generously mingled itself white white. It is, therefore, unbelievable that the surviving comrades should not honor these heroes by standing shoulder to shoulder for the principles for which they perished and for which the Almighty God has spared the living, black and white." (By the Associated Negro Press.) In three years more than 500,000 black people—men, women and children—have gone out of the South to various parts of the east and north, encouraged by economic conditions and rich promises. Now the tables have turned and many Southern communities are in great need of labor and some northern communities, particularly Coatesville, Pa., and latest Chicago, in another fashion, are seeking to repopulate the South. Comes a large portion of the South, saying, "We need help, but we don't want the niggeroes' back with their new-fangled northern ideas." Outside of a natural flow of people returning to visit relatives and a few 'homesickers' take it for unquestioned truth the black folk are not returning South. If there is industrial quietude in some localities, and there is further movement, it is further north and west, rather than South MUST PLEAD GUILTY TO INDICTMENT Documents Show Present Indubitable Evidence of Injustice Against a Large Class of Citizenry. In a very carefully prepared address, delivered to the Bethel Literary club, Washington, D. C., April 29, and printed in the May issue of the Crisis, Dr. W.-E. DuBois has made quite an exhaustive statement of his Pan-African Council, held in Paris last February, together with an account of the steps taken by him preparatory to its authorization to be held by the French government, and of the results for good which he believes this council has accomplished. The address included a very graphic recital of the steps and incidents leading up from his determination to cross the Atlantic, to the final authority given by Premier Clemenceau after the American authorities had side-stepped the undertaking. Quite as important as the report of the council was the discovery of two important documents which were not intended for publication. They contained the policy of the United States which discriminated against the employment of the Negro as a commissioned officer and laid the foundation for prejudice and discrimination against our soldiers by the soldiers and officers of the United States with whom they were supposed to be fighting against a common foe. The documents to which Dr. DuBois referred in his address are printed in the Crisis and completely fix the blame upon our country for what heretofore rested only on rumor. The address and the Crisis make a distinct issue, a complete indictment to which in the face of the indubitable evidence filed, our country must plead guilty before the bar of the world, condemning it for false practice, injustice against a large class of its citizenry. The Crisis had been held up by the postoffice department for several days primarily because of these publications herein indicated setting forth the policy of our government. Resentment on the part of the administration will appear later on when the investigations of congress into the conduct of the war will bring to the light of day this and other indefensible matters of policy. What will follow in the wake of these declarations by Dr. DuBois we do not here and now predict. We should not be surprised if they will lead to new departures, possibly to more vigorous steps and statements that will figure in the contest next year when the peace conference will be an element of discussion that may mean the determination of electoral votes and the election or defeat of candidates, senatorial or presidential. 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. 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 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. For ninety days only will ship to all new agents $10.00 worth of DUDLEY'S FAMOUS POLISH for $5.00. Save time. Just inclose five dollars and your address in full and a shipment will be made the same day we get your order to Live Wire Agents. Hit the iron while it is hot. Write for an order. A Classified Directory of Omaha's Colored Professional and Business Firms Funeral Parlor Parlors 2314 North 24th Street Expert Licensed Embalmers and Drawn Vehicles. Lady Attenda NOTE 3. We back up our ence and every ounce of our deti tic value and do so at the lower Parlors 2314 North 24th Street. Phone Webster 1100. Expert Licensed Embalmers and Funeral Directors. Auto and Horse Drawn Vehicles. Lady Attendant. Open Day and Night. NOTE 3. We back up our service with every bit of our experience and every ounce of our determination to make it of utmost artistic value and do so at the lowest possible cost. E. A. Williamson Competent and Reliable 2306 North 24th St. Webster 4443. Telephone Webster 248 Open Day and Night Silas Johnson Western Funeral Home 2518 Lake St. The Place for Quality and Service PRICES REASONABLE. Licensed Embalmer in Attendance Lady Attendant If Desired. MUSIC FURNISHED FREE. R. H. Robbins & Co. GROCERIES AND MEATS An Up-to-Date Store. 1411 North 24th Street. Prompt Delivery. W. 241. Maceo T. WILLIAMS Concert Violinist and Teacher STUDIO, 2416 BINNEY ST. Webster 3028. Eureka Furniture Store Complete Line of New and Second Hand Furniture PRICES REASONABLE Call Us When You Have Any Furniture to Sell 1417 N. 24th St. Web. 4206 THE WASHINGTON - DOUGLAS INVESTMENT CO. BONDS, INVESTMENTS, RENTALS AND FARM LANDS Phone Webster 4206. 1417 North 24th St. ALLEN JONES Res. Phone Web. 204. DRUGGIST Phone Webster 1100. General Directors. Auto and Horse Open Day and Night. e with every bit of our experiation to make it of utmost artis-ible cost. J. H. HOLMES All work Guaranteed. Ladies' and Gents' Suits Remodeled, Cleaned, Pressed and Repaired. New Hoffman Press. 2022 N. 24th St. Web. 3320 A. F. PEOPLES Painting Paperhanging and Decorating Estimates Furnished Free. All Work Guaranteed. 4827 Erskine Street. Phone Walnut 2111. South & Thompson's Cafe 2418 North 24th St. Webster 4566 SPECIAL SUNDAY DINNER Stewed cuckoo with dumplings.....40c Roast Prime Beef au jus .....40c Roast Pork, Apple Sauce .....40c Roast Domestic Goose, dressing 50c Early June Peas Mashed Potatoes Salad Coffee Dessert We Serve Mexican Chile Little King Hotel 2615 N Street Steam Heated. Open All Night. Room by Day or Week. Meals at All Hours. MRS. ELIZABETH HILL, Prop. Phone South 3195. We sell new and second hand furniture, 1421 North 24th St. Webster 148. 24th and Charles. DR. P. W. SAWYER DENTIST Tel. Doug. 7150; Web. 3636 220 South 13th St. JOHN HALL PROGRESSIVE TAILOR 1614 N. 24th St. Web. 875. Open for Business the BOOKER T. WASHINGTON HOTEL Nicely Furnished Steam Heated Rooms, With or Without Board. 523 North 15th St. Omaha, Neb. Phone Tyler 897. Diamonds Watches Jewelry Watchmaking, Engraving, Jewelry Repairing. 501 Security Bldg., Omaha Phone Tyler 3299-W V. F. KUNCL MEAT MARKET The Oldest Market in the City. Tel. Douglas 1198 1244 So. 13th St. Omaha Lake Bakery FRESH BREAD, CAKES AND PIES 24th and Lake. Webster 3387. Petersen & Michelsen Hardware Co. GOOD HARDWARE 2408 N St. Tel. South 162 Liberty Drug Co. EVERYBODY'S DRUG STORE We Deliver Anywhere. Webster 386. Omaha, Neb. Established 1890 C. J. CARLSON Shoes and Gents' Furnishings 1514 No. 24th St. Omaha, Neb. PATTON HOTEL AND CAFE N. A. Patton, Proprietor 1014-1016-1018 South 11th St. Telephone Douglas 4445 62 MODERN AND NEATLY FURNISHED ROOMS MELCHOR--Druggist Tel. South 807 4826 So. 24th St. Hill-Williams Drug Co. PURE DRUGS AND TOILET ARTICLES Free Delivery Tyler 160 2402 Cuming St. Start Saving Now One Dollar will open an account in the Savings Department of the United States Nat'l Bank 16th and Farnam Streets FLOWER,GRASS AND GARDEN Seeds Bulbs, Hardy Perennials, Poultry Supplies Fresh cut flowers always on hand Stewart's Seed Store 119 N. 16th St. Opp. Post Office Phone Douglas 977 F. WILBERG BAKERY Across from Alhambra Theatre The Best is None Too Good for Our Customers. Telephone Webster 673 C. H. MARQUARDT CASH MARKET Retail Dealer in Fresh and Salt Meats, Poultry, Oysters, etc. 2003 Cuming St. Doug. 3834 Home Rendered Lard. We Smoke and Cure our own Hams and Bacon. J. A. Edholm E. W. Sherman Standard Laundry 24th, Near Lake Street Phone Webster 130 OMAHA PRINTING COMPANY THE OFFICE SUPPLY HOUSE Three fifty-foot lots and small house. East Omaha. Excellent for raising hogs and chickens. Inquire Monitor office. Events and Persons Events and Persons Mr. J. O. Leland, the popular South Side barber, was in The Monitor's office this week, looking for direction to the place of business of some Monitor advertisers. Needless to say we directed him. We are glad to perform this service for any of our friends any time. Smoke John Ruskin cigar. Mrs. Herbert Kemp is suffering from appendicitis. Furnished rooms for rent. Webster 1529. Sergt. W. C. Gant has returned from camp and is at the home of his mother, Mrs. E. Lewis, 2711 North 26th street. E. F. Morearty, Lawyer, 640 Bee Building. Douglas 3841.—Adv. Mr. General Scott goes to Kansas City, Mo., Saturday night to spend Decoration day and visit relatives and friends. Rev. W. M. King of Alexandria, La., is in the city and is stopping at the Rev. and Mrs. Curry's home, 1520 North Twenty-sixth street. The Dubois Dramatic club presents "Under Two Flags" at Boyd's theater, May 9.—Adv. The Woman's Auxiliary of St. Philip's church will give a luncheon at the residence of Mrs. E. R. West, 2206 North 28th street, on Thursday afternoon, May 29. Come and bring your friends. Mrs. West and Mrs. E. H. Hicks, hosteses. Mrs. E. Hill of 2754 $ \frac{1}{2} $ Lake street is ill. Mr. J. Wells, 2662 Cuming street, is reported on the sick list. For Sale—Busy Bee Cafe, 4913 South 26th street. Call for Mrs. Maud Downs, South 2625. Mrs. Walter Buyers and Mrs. William Penn entertained Rev. Dr. H. W. White of Topeka, Kan., Miss Etta Jones of Topeka, Mr. J. Wallace and Mrs. J. H. Black, widow of the late Rev. J. H. Black of Omaha. Covers were laid for six. The afternoon was spent in playing sacred music. Mrs. Penn and Mrs. Buyers sang a duet, which all enjoyed. After a very delightful time the guests departed. Rev. Dr. White left Friday night for his home in Topeka, carrying with him the God-speed of his friends. Houses for sale in all parts of the city. Tel. Douglas 2842 or Webster 5519. Guy B. Robbins. The Rev. W. F. Botts delivered an address before the white ministerial association Monday, in which he made a strong plea for fair treatment to his race in civic and recreational opportunities. Miss Evetta Wheatley was called from St. Joseph, Mo., by the serious illness of her brother. Mrs. C. R. Bynum, who has been visiting her mother, Mrs. S. S. Carrington, Chicago, has returned home. Ask the grocer, merchant, etc., with whom you trade: "Do you advertise in our paper, The Monitor?" Vanie S. Wheatley, who has been seriously ill with pneumonia at his home, 2518 Hamilton street, is slowly improving. Mr. L. S. Williams and wife, 2609 Grant street, left Wednesday for an extended visit in the South. Among the places of interest will be Atlanta, Ga., Birmingham, Ala., and Jacksonville, Fla. Wanted—A good, strong, reliable Colored boy, 16 or 18 years old, willing to work and learn the tire trade. Apply to National Tire Shop, Seventeenth and Capitol avenue. Mr. L. C. Sayles en route from Portland, Ore., to Chicago, where he goes to join his wife and daughter, was an Omaha visitor Monday. Mrs. T. P. Mahammit entertained at a charity luncheon and whist Friday at her home for the Elite Whist club. Prizes were awarded to Mrs. Charles Solomon, first prize, and Mrs. L. E. Britt, booby. The Negro Woman's Christian Association, through these columns of The Monitor, wish to announce to the public they have received the legacy of $500 minus $11.01 inheritance tax, left by William H. Crutchfield to further the interests of the Old Folks' home. This is the first gift of any size to be left to this institution, and being by a Negro man makes us feel proud of the fact that the Negro is lifting as he climbs. HERE'S YOUR CHANCE $2,800 for S. W. Corner, 26th and Blondo. Lot 63x70. Seven room house, partly furnished. Paving. paid. No encumbrance. Close to school, church and car line. $800 down, rest like rent with 6 per cent interest. THE MONITOR N. A. A. C. P. FORUM The N. A. A. C. P. forum met ast Sunday at St. John's A. M. E. church, with the president in the chair. Several special committees reported. The committee of which J. D. Crum is chairman, appointed to visit places where discriminatory signs are displayed and request their removal, reported a satisfactory visit to a North Twenty-fourth street dentist, who complied with the request. Other places will be visited. C. C. Galloway reported similar satisfactory results with a down town place of business. The committee that was appointed to investigate the case of Albert Jackson and take such emergency action as the case seemed to justify reported an interview with him, tentative arrangement for counsel for his defense and attendance upon the inquest, and interviews with eye-witnesses. Lieut. H. J. Pinkett delivered an admirable address on the right that the Negro has won by his vaor on the battlefield to enjoy the fruits of true democracy at home. LATE LIEUT. EUROPE PLANNED TO AID BUNDY "Hell Fighters" Band to Make Concert Tour. (By the Associated Negro Press.) Chicago, May 23.—The sudden death of James Reese Europe brought to light a plan that had been worked out between him, Attorney Hueston of Kansas City and Oscar De Priest of this city, interested in the defense of Dr. LeRoy N. Bundy, that the band would give a big concert in New York for the Bundy defense fund. It was proposed to give similar concerts in Cleveland, Pittsburgh, Cincinnati, Indianapolis, Kansas City, Chicago and other points. An effort is being made to have the band carry out the wishes of Lieutenant Europe. 10-room house, all modern, hot water heat, oak finish, fine repairs, north part of city; walking distance. $4,000. Terms to suit. WESTERN REAL ESTATE CO., 413-14 Karbach Blk., cor. 15th and Douglas Street. MECHANO-THERAPY THE DRUGLESS WAY You may have a distaste for drugs or drugs may have disappointed you. If so why not try Mechano-Therapy—the drugless way—nature's way. You may be losing your health, need a true tonic builder that builds you up without tearing down some other parts of the body. Then be treated by mechano-therapy methods. I am the only Colored drugless practitioner in the city. Clinic graduate of American University, Chicago, Ill. Over the progressive tailor shop, 1614½ North 24th street. DR. J. L. GRREN, M. T. D. Office Phone Web. 3694. Res. Phone Webster 5875. The only Colored Mechano-Therapist in Omaha. COLORED REAL ESTATE CO. MAKES LARGE RANCH DEAL The Western Real Estate company sold the Ruge Bros. ranch at Glendive, Mont., to Oliver A. Robbins of Chadron, Neb., for the consideration of $105,000. Both buyer and seller are white people. Diamond Theatre THURSDAY— Ruth Clifford in "CABARETTE GIRL" FRIDAY— Alice Joyce in "FIND THE WOMAN" SATURDAY— Earl Williams in "THE GIRL IN HIS HOUSE" Franklin Theatre FRIDAY— Ethel Barrymore in "OUR MRS. M'CHESNEY" SATURDAY— Harold Lockwood in "THE HIDDEN SPRING" ALHAMBRA The House of Courtesy. 24th and Parker Sts. Enid Bennett in "NAUGHTY, NAUGHTY" Comedy Sessue Hayakawa in "THE BRAVEST WAY" Pathe News. Comedy. Jack Pickford in "MILE A MINUTE KENDALL" Pathe News Comedy MONDAY and TUESDAY— Fannie Ward in "COMMON CLAY" FOR SALE Omaha, May 20, 1919. Rev. John Albert Williams, 1119 North Twenty-first Street: Dear Sir—At a meeting of representative citizens in the council chamber last Saturday evening, I was authorized to appoint a committee of ten, who, together with the mayor, would have general charge of a homecoming celebration for our returning soldiers. That committee is authorized to designate the time of the celebration and have general charge of the arrangements. To that end I have appointed the following committee: Colonel Jacob W. S. Wuest, Captain C. E Adams, Mr. Randall K. Brown, Mr. Vaclav Buresh, Mr. Robert Cowell, Mr. R. C. Howe, Mr. C. S. Jackson, Mr. M. W. Kalamaja, Rev. John Albert Williams and Mr. H. B. Zimman. Will you please advise me if this is agreeable to you and if you can serve on that committee? As soon as I get the acceptance of the different members of the committee I will call them together, so that they can take the necessary preliminary steps. I trust you will favor us by indicating your willingness to serve on that committee. With kind regards, I am yours very truly, ED P. SMITH, ILLITERACY BREEDS RUSSIAN BOLSHEVISM —Louis B. Moore (By the Associated Negro Press.) Louisville, Ky., May 23.—Illiteracy among both races in the United States is a constant invitation o bolshevism, according to Dean L. B. Moore of Howard university, Washington, D.C., in an address before the Negro Educational association of Kentucky. “There are 5,000,000 adults of both races in the United States that can neither read nor write,” said Dr. Moore. “Ignorance like this is the cause of sectional and racial feeling and constant law-breaking. No one can understand a law who cannot read it.” CARUSO SINGS TO MORRIS BROWN STUDENTS (By the Associated Negro Press.) Atlanta, Ga., May 23.—The people of this community are still commenting on the recent visit of Enrico Caruso, the great Italian tenor, who went to Morris Brown college to hear the wonderful folksong singing. With him was Mrs. Caruso. After he had listened to several selections a request was made for him to sing and he responded with several numbers. OKLAHOMA' GIVES RECOGNITION TO NEGRO (By the Associated Negro Press.) Oklahoma, Okla., May 23.—A great step in "political preferment" was made here when the city commissioners confirmed the appointment of W. D. Fuller as a member of the police force. He is the first ever appointed in this city. His appointment came after a spirited protest from one commissioner. KANSAS GOVERNOR AGAIN SPEAKS OUT AGAINST WRONG (By the Associated Negro Press.) New York, May 23.—Governor Allen of Kansas, in this city, attending the National Conference on Lynching, gave out an interview in which he bitterly denounced the crime and spoke out boldly in favor of giving justice to the race. The Elite Whist club met Wednesday with Mrs. Foster, 2527 Erskine street. Mrs. Watson scored highest and was awarded first prize. To handle Scott's Official History of "The American Negro's Part in the World War," prepared by Emmett J. Scott, Special Assistant to the Secretary of War, and collaborating agencies that assure authenticity and full detail, including the organization and training of Negro military units, and a complete record of their service in Camps and on battlefields; the work of civic auxiliaries, Etc., Etc. No scissors and paste pot "insert," but a History freshly written from first to last page. Dr. Scott has had the co-operation of the following collaborators: CARTER G. WOODSON, Director of Research, Association for Study of Negro Life and History. RALPH W. TYLER, Accredited Representative of the Committee on Public Information, who accompanied the Colored troops to the war fronts in France. WILLIAM ANTHONY AERY, Publication Secretary, Hampton Normal and Agricultural Institute. MONROE N. WORK, Director, Division of Records and Research, Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute. MRS. ALICE DUNBAR NELSON (formerly Mrs. Paul Lawrence Dunbar), a leader in mobilization of Colored women of the country for war work under the auspices of the Women's Committee, Council of National Defense. MISS EVA D. BOWLES, Executive Secretary in charge of the Colored work of the Y. W. C. A. LIEUT. T. T. THOMPSON, Historian, who accompanied the famous 92d Division U. S. A. Thousands of Dollars will be made in handling this history—600 pages, including 150 illustrations. Send 25c for Prospectus and full information to: AGENTS WANTED THE SERVICE PUBLISHING COMPANY P. O. Drawer 1821, Washington, D. C. DIAMOND THEATER UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT A cordial welcome is extended to both old and new patrons. The house of courtesy. MARTIN PEDERSON, Mgr. EQUAL PAY FOR EQUAL WORK WILL SOLVE THE INDUSTRIAL PROBLEM Washington, D. C., May 23.—The investigation and inspection service of the Department of Labor has issued a statement reporting an encouraging industrial equality in some sections of the country between white and Negro workers. This report, coming after the publication of the labor plank of the League of Nations, is considered of more than ordinary interest, because the labor department and average employers know only too well that "much of the race prejudice in the United States has been due to the refusal to grant the Negro workman industrial equality and equal wages for equal work," says the Christian Science Monitor. Concerning a specific instance in Ohio, employing over 200 Negroes permanently, over 30 per cent having been with the company five years or more, the vice president showed that Negroes and whites are on absolutely equal footing in both the skilled and unskilled occupations, and that no marked difference between them in either the skilled or unskilled occupations has resulted. These industrial workers are rated as individuals, regardless of color, to such an extent that no regular records are kept which separate the races in different classes." In answer to the question as to the propensity of the Negro to "lay off when in funds" the manager of the above firm stated: "The 'casual laborer,' white or black, is apt to show this tendency." WHEN IS A NEGRO NOT A NEGRO (By the Associated Negro Press.) Boston, May 23.—J. Y. Youngblood, white, has called attention in several ways that the recent occurrence here during a recent parade was not caused by "Negroes" but by "black Portuguese." In a statement he says: "The Portuguese in America have nothing in common with the American Negro, except his complexion, just as the Hindu, Turk, Filipino and other Asiatic peoples. They are far removed from the trend of events and of ideas of the Colored people as they are from the whites. They live in their particular sections. Their customs of living are different. They do not claim themselves to be Negroes; neither do white people claim them to be Negroes, only when they commit a crime." DENTAL ASSOCIATION TO HOLD MEETING (By the Associated Negro Press.) Richmond, Va., May 22.—The sixth annual session of the Interstate Dental association will be held at the Bay Shore hotel, Buckroe Beach, Va., July 9-11. This organization is doing great work in behalf of the profession and has a membership in thirteen states and the District of Columbia. Dr. C. A. Dunston, Raleigh, N. C., is president, and Dr. J. M. G. Ramsey, 527 North Second street, Richmond, Va., secretary. The organization is making extensive plans for the coming session and expects soon to become national in scope. TO THE DIAMOND THEATER UNI A cordial welcome is extended house of courtesy. MARTIN PEK Hotel Cuming 1911 Comfort Douglas 2466 ENTS WANT Special History of "The American Negro Special Assistant to the Secreta- tivity and full detail, including t a complete record of their service Etc., Etc. No scissors and paste ast page. Dr. Scott has had the Director of Research, Association RIGHT OF PETITION DENIED BY FLORIDA LEGISLATURE (By the Associated Negro Press.) Tallahassee, Fla., May 23.—The state senate not only refused to have spread on its journal a memorial from the Negro Uplift Association of Florida, but stopped the clerk in the midst of reading it. The Negro Uplift association's petition asks for a longer school term for Colored children, for a Colored superintendent to be in charge of Colored boys at the State Industrial school, expresses appreciation of efforts of governor and legislature in trying to improve labor conditions at Mariana, demands more sanitary and better lighted waiting rooms in railroad depots, pleads for better laws for the protection of prisoners and the prevention of lynching, asks for a discontinuation for a "disregard of laws" and calls attention to the part Negroes played in winning the war by serving their country both at home and abroad. The memorial states that every true American will agree that democracy should prevail and adds that the adoption by the legislature of the recommendations of the petition would help to stem "the continuous, though quiet, erodus of the Negro from the South." The petition was submitted by representative people of the race in business and professions and returned army officials. The effrontery of the legislature in Florida is regarded as one of the grossest insults ever perpetrated upon any people, even in the darkest days of Russia and the "Hunniest" days of Germany. PHILADELPHIA TO HAVE ADEQUATE DAY NURSERY (By the Associated Negro Press) (By the Associated Negro Press.) Philadelphia, May 23. A conference was held at the College club recently to plan for more adequate day nursery facilities for our children. A large sum of money will be raised to provide for several buildings in various locations. ```markdown ``` $1 A WEEK PUTS A GENUINE HOOSIER Kitchen Cabinet IN YOUR HOME Saves Time—Saves Labor— Saves Kitchen Work. UNION OUTFITTING CO. 16th and Jackson Sts. 1916 CUMING STREET Comfortable Rooms—Reasonable Rates D. G. Russell, Proprietor Kiddies Korner By Madre Penn LUGI, THE HAPPY-HEARTED ONCE upon a time there lived on the banks of the Nile a very rich and mighty king. His kingdom stretched for miles and miles along the banks of this fertile river. This proud and haughty king was only happy when other people were made to feel the weight of his hand. He loved best to impose his ideas and his will upon others, and had already planned how his people should be ruled long after he himself should have passed away. Because of this great desire to keep others always under his mighty power the king could not know perfect happiness. But his eldest son, and therefore his heir, was very unlike the king, his father. This son's name was Lugi. Lugi spent all of his time trying to make other people happy and joyous and contented. Often when the king, his father, would call him into the council chamber and ask for some new plan by which the people would be compelled to double the gold that was pouring into the king's treasury, Lugi would always plead that his father reduce the amount of taxes so that the people might have more with which to buy sweets and toys for their little girls and boys. Then the king would grow very angry and fall into such a fit of rage that his wise men and all his attendants would run away and hide themselves for fear the king might wreak his vengeance upon them. When the king was in one of these rages he would vow to himself that Lugi should never come to the throne. As long as one of these terrible tantrums lasted no one would go near the king but his youngest son, who was the exact duplicate of his father and the only one whom his father wanted, as he was the only one who was in complete sympathy and understanding. His name was Donzetta. Donzetta was a wizened, wiry youth with the cunning and treacherous face of a monkey. Although just a youth of 16, he looked like an old man, and in spite of his youth the lines of wickedness in his face were very deep. The king loved Donzetta very much and wished that he had been his first-born, for Donzetta alone he considered fit to rule a subject people. (To be Continued.) CAMPFIRE NOTES After a month of work Campfire Group Ocowasin had a fifty-fifty meeting last Saturday. The girls met and worked in their clubroom at the church. After the business meeting, which was held outdoors, there were music, lunch and campfire songs. The regular social meeting will be held next week. MOTHERS' CLUB MEETING The Mothers' club met with Mrs. Lewis Artison on Friday, May 16, at 2:30 p. m. The committee of three ladies, Mrs. Parks, Mrs. Artison and Mrs. Gordon, made an excellent report of a visit to Long school. The principal, Miss Powell, was pleased to meet the ladies and go with them to the different rooms. In looking over their papers we noticed that most of them had high marks. We are glad to see Negro children making such rapid progress. We also notice that their general appearance was neat and clean and their deportment good. In the manual training department there were evidences of much skill in wood-carving and clay modeling. Mrs. John Coleman McLean, president of the State Federation of Illinois, matron of the Masonic home of Rockville, Ill., gave an excellent talk on the welfare of Negro children and spoke to the mothers, giving them an outline of work to do. Any mother who is interested in JOSEPH CARK, Attorney PROBATE NOTICE In the matter of the Estate of Ella Starns, Deceased. 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 11th day of July, 1919, and on the 11th day of September, 1919, at 9 o'clock a.m., each day, for the purpose of presenting their claims and examination, adjustment, and allowance. Three months are allowed for creditors to present their claims, from the 6th day of June, 1919. BRYCE CRAWFORD, 5-17-6-7 County Judge. PROBATE NOTICE In the Matter of the Estate of Fred Gitter Deceased 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, judgment and award of damages, are allowed for the creditors to present their claims, from the 24th day of May, 1919. BRYCE CRAWFORD, 5-3-5-24-19 County Judge. 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. this kind of work will please call the secretary, Webster 5614. Mr. A. A. Ware, the candy man, is going into the wholesale manufacture of ice cream. Mrs. Crawles of Houston, Tex., is the guest of Mrs. Hettie Hall of 2024 Douglas street. Bob Robinson has developed into a scientific farmer, breaking sixty acres of ground in three days with a Parrot tractor. Watch for the new Colored drug store on Twenty-fourth street. In spite of the cool weather the orchestra at Krug park is dispensing sweet music to an appreciative populace. This orchestra is under the leadership of Lieutenant Lawrence Parker. Mr. Eugene Thomas of the Western Real Estate company has returned from a business trip to Glendive, Mont., where he sold the Ruge Bros. ranch for $105,000. South Side Notes Mr. Wm. Vaughn was seriously injured last week by his team which became frightened and ran away with him. He was just recovering from an attack of pleurisy when the accident occurred. Mr. Richard Hooker, who has been sick for about two weeks, is still on the sick list. Mrs. Stella Gibson is now at the home of her sister, Mrs. Myrtle Garner, 5708 South 33d street. Since her return from the hospital where she has been for two weeks. Mrs. Mat Irvin has moved into her new home at 31st and R streets. A Bible Band was organized Thursday night at the home of Mrs. Upchurch. There were 12 present and gave their names for membership. Mrs. Mat Hilton was elected acting president and Mrs. Eliza Turner of 30th and U streets, the supervisor. The ladies were pleased to have a talk from Mr. Finney of Omaha. Mrs. D. Chinn of Sioux City, Ia., came to our city on a visit last Wednesday. She was suddenly called home Friday by illness of a son. Rev. Allen, pastor of M. E. church, is giving a series of entertainments each Saturday evening at his church, 32d and U streets. Mr. Augusta Steward of Austin, Minn., who has been visiting relatives for about 15 days left Friday night for home. Mr. Robert Severe, who is now home from the hospital, is doing nicely, but still unable to be at his work. Lincoln Department The Women's Davis club will meet Tuesday afternoon at their regular hour at the home of Mrs. B. Wiley, 1025 South 24th street. The carnival which was given last Thursday evening at Masonic hall by the drill team, was a marked success, both socially and financially. The candy booth was in charge of the Optimistic Set, the china booth by Mrs. L. Dorsey, Mrs. Ada Holmes in charge of the confetti, Mrs. Galbreath in charge of the ice cream, Mr. Hemphill in charge of the Amaranth cafe, and Miss Vesta Knight the Red sea and plains beyond. A most enjoyable time was reported by all present. Word has been received from Mr. Alex Venerable, who left here a week ago for Kansas City, to take medical treatment, that he is feeling much better and soon hopes to be upon the road to recovery. The Community Center and N. A. A. C. P. movements are making fine progress. Mr. T. T. McWilliams wishes to announce that he has purchased the Ashford lunch car at 25 South 10th street, and will appreciate the patronage of his many friends. Mrs. Robt, Johnson, who has been on the sick list for the past two weeks, is feeling somewhat better. Mrs. Laura Johnson spent Saturday in Sioux City, Ia., in the interest of the chapter. Remember the men's day rally at the A. M. E. church, 9th and C streets. THE MONITOR Dr. W. E. B. DuBois, famous race leader, editor and publisher of the Crisis, will speak at the "All Souls' Church," 12th and H streets, on Wednesday evening, May 21. Admission free. It is to be noted that Dr. DuBois has just recently returned from France, where he was sent by the N. A. A. C. P. While in Paris, Dr. DuBois organized the Pan-African congress as a permanent body with M. Diagne as president, and himself as secretary, which congress planned an international quarterly black review to be issued in English, French and possibly Portuguese. Lincoln citizens were indeed very fortunate in securing a man of Dr. DuBois' ability at this particular time. The Jubilee Quartet of the Refuge Missionary Baptist church, with Mrs. Richardson, director, were the guests of the United Brethren church at the corner of 23d and Garfield streets, last Thursday evening. A very appetizing dinner was served at 6:45 p.m. The Rev. Thomas Maxwell was the speaker of the evening. He presented to the Refuge Missionary church, as an offering from their congregation the neat sum of $9.60, which was greatly appreciated. Friends, when you have news for The Monitor or the Advocate, please call Mrs. Sarah Walker, B-6297. The wedding engagement of Miss Susie Hampton to Mr. William Hawes was announced April 24 for some time in June. The date will be set later. LA GRANGE, TEXAS By H. L. Vincent, Agent Rev. T. H. Green, president of the Baptist Orphan home, Bryan, spent a few hours in the city last Monday and Tuesday. Rev. J. H. Napier and family are visiting out of town this week. Rev. S. E. Jones of Austin, district superintendent of the M. E. church, preached here last Thursday night at St. James' M. E. church. Mr. Eugene Phearse left Thursday for a stay in San Antonio for his health. He will be at the home of his sister, Mrs. Estelle Matthews. Mr. Blake Sutton, who has seen service in France during the late war, ar- EUGENE THOMAS Shoe Shining Parlor Private Chairs for Ladies, Shoes Called For and Delivered. 103 South 14th St. Phone Douglas 7306. A. W. ANDERSON, Proprietor THE EAGLE 1409 North 24th St. Phones: Web. 580; Web. 4777 Delicatessen and Soda Fountain Baggage and Express Office SEE US FIRST For First Class Service Call SAFETY FIRST TAXI C. R. Bovd, Prop. 12 a. m. to 12 p. m. Web. 208. 12 p. m. to 4 a. m. Tyler 4591-J. Residence phone Colfax 4247. Prices Right to All. L. B. Houston Transfer AUTO TRUCK Phones Web. 5784, 3750 WE HAUL ANYTHING Gordon Auto Express 2732 Charles Street. Phones Web. 4206, 3110 For Real Barbecued Meats See TITUS & Steinle arnam St. the first Sunday in June. 2706 Lake Street. rived home here this week. Alice, sister of Mrs. Mollie Dobbins, died and was buried near Oldenburg this week. Mr. Robert James of San Antonio arrived here last Thursday. Mr. Levi Johnson of San Antonio returned home after a stay with relatives. Rev, and Mrs. W. H. Cannon of Galveston visited Mrs. M. G. Schermack here last week in their big auto. MUNICIPAL LAUNDRIES FOR ENGLISH HOUSEWIVES Women's Committee Recommends the Introduction of the "Bag Wash" System as a Means of Saving Much Trouble. One of the recommendations of the women's committee appointed by the government of Great Britain to report on ways to assure better housing and general improvement in living conditions is that municipal laundries be established, and in this connection the "bag wash" is suggested as a means of minimizing trouble in assembling the family clothes after they have been cleansed. The "bag wash," taken care of at a municipal laundry, according to a report sent to the own-your-own-home section of the United States Department of Labor, should be provided for as a means of making life easier for housekeepers of limited means. According to this plan, which has worked successfully in several foreign cities, the laundry has a fixed price for washing the contents of a bag of certain size which is sent out to patrons. This bag may be packed to the limit of its capacity, and, after being received at the laundry, accompanies its contents through the entire laundering process. Each family wash has a separate compartment in the washing machine. After being thoroughly cleansed the clothes are put through a revolving cylinder that partially dries them and they are sent home ready to be hung out or ironed. The cost of the "bag wash" which contains the linen for a family of five or six need not be more than 48 or 50 cents, according to estimates made by the women's committee, which since its appointment has been able to contribute many novel and practical ideas to the mass of suggestions for the well-being of the average English housewife. Correspondence course offered. Diplomas Granted. Agents wanted everywhere. 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OPEN EVENINGS 1839-47 N. 24th St. Phones—Webster 1607; Webster 4825 Telephone Douglas 2672. and carry a full line of auto- Belden & Co. ve Dinner 24th and Patrick Sts. MAY 25TH HMIR and Skin Be Beat" "The Kashmir Way" Kashmir means beauty. For sale at all Drug Stores and Beauty Shops, or write us. AGENTS WANTED Kashmir Whitener Famous Skin Preparation. Kashmir Hair Beautifier The wonder Hair Pomade. Kashmir Cream Balm A new liquid Cold Cream, "Swell" Kashmir Cream Powder 5 shades. 50c each; 8c postage Oct. 32, 312 S. Clark St., CHICAGO SALE BY North 14th St., Omaha, Neb. North 24th St., Omaha, Neb. Neb. Neb. St. Riverton, Neb. ENT IN YOUR TOWN. Dr. Britt Upstairs Douglas 7812 and 7150 Drug Co. Rubber Goods and Sundries. OUR SPECIALTY. LGOFF WARE STOVES, RUGS, LINOLEUM ney. Credit if You Wish. EVENINGS -Webster 1607; Webster 4825 Omaha, Nebraska Among the Churches Band meets every Tuesday at 7 p. m. On last Sunday morning Rev. W. M. Young preached a soul-stirring sermon. Rev. F. K. Union entertained the congregation at 3 p. m. At 8 p. m. the pastor preached to a large audience, subject: "Christian Assurance." The collections were good. Several additions were made. Strangers given a cordial welcome. BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH Rev. T. A. Taggart, Pastor The Mission Circle met Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Estelle Andrews. On Sunday afternoon Rev. Taggart will deliver a sermon at Zion Baptist church, 23d and Grant. Don't forget the crowning of the May Queen to be held Thursday evening at A. O. U. W. temple, May 29th. COUNCIL BLUFFS. IOWA BETHEL A. M. E. CHURCH Rev, M. R. Rhonence, Pastor The Pastor's Aid society met at the parsonage on Wednesday afternoon at 2:30. There was a good attendance. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Gamble, and everybody had a delightful time. Mrs. Minnie Herdon, president; Mrs. Cozen, secretary. The Church Aid met at Mrs. E. Baker's on Third avenue and 27th streets. Thirty ladies were present. The time was spent in planning for a bazaar to be held May 21 and 22. All are invited to the rally to be held THERE'S A MESSAGE FOR YOU AT Bethel Baptist Church 29th and T Sts., South Side SERVICES Sunday school, 9:30 a. m. Song service, 10:45 a. m. Preaching services, 11 a. m.; 8 p. m. Rev. Thomas A. Taggart, Pastor. 2120 North 27th St. A. M.E. CHURCH 25th Street VICE'S Sunday school, 1 p. m.; preaching, 8 p. m. nights. DNAX, P. C. South 3475. Baptist Church ALLEN CHAPEL A.M.E. CHURCH 5233 South 25th Street SERVICES Preaching, 11 a. m.; Sunday school, 1 p. m.; Allen Endeavor, 7 p. m.; preaching, 8 p. m. Class meetings Friday nights. J. A. BROADNAX, P. C. Phone South 3475. Pleasant Green Baptist Church Twenty-second and Paul Streets REV. JOHN COSTELLO, PASTOR. SERVICES long service and preaching, 11 a. m.; m service and preaching, 8 o'clock. night; class meeting Friday, night. day afternoon at 3:30. Baptist Church Franklin Streets FRANKLIN, Pastor Webster 6035. SERVICES long service and preaching, 11 a. m. service and preaching, 8 p. m. night; Women's Missionary Society, Sunday school, 9:30 a. m.; morning service and preaching, 11 a. m.; B. Y. P. U., 5:30 p. m.; evening service and preaching, 8 o'clock. Prayer meeting, Wednesday night; class meeting Friday, night. Women's Missionary Society, Tuesday afternoon at 3:30. Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church 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, 1st and 3d Sunday, 4 p. m. A Church Where All Are Welcome Services Sunday School, 10 a. m. Preaching, 11 a. m., 8 p. m. League, 6:30 p. m. Florence P. Leavitt Club, Monday afternoon. Prayer Meeting, Wednesday Evening. W. H. M. S. Thursday Afternoon Ladies' Aid, Friday afternoon. REV. F. L. DEAS, Pastor Residence 2202 Clark St. Philip the Deacon (COPAL) Nicholas and Paul Sts. Church of St. Philip the Deacon REV. JOHN ALBERT WILLIAMS, PRIEST Sunday services, 7:30, 10 and 11 a. m. and 8 p. m. COME. YOU ARE WELCOME. --- ALLEN CHAPEL, A. M. E. CHURCH All day Sunday the services were excellent. On next Sunday Rev. Mr. Qualls will be in charge, as the pastor will be in Fremont on that day helping Rev. J. W. Stapleton in his rally there. The Ladies' Aid society will meet at the home of Mrs. Sarah Jones, Twenty-fifth and N streets, on Friday. MT. MORIAH BAPTIST CHURCH Rev, M. H. Wilkinson, Pastor Good services all day Sunday; additions were made to the church. Baptizing services will be held on next Sunday morning. Every worth while man of this church is asked to be present promptly at 8:30 on Monday evening, May 26. The Silver Leaf club met with Mrs. Stoval, 2608 Seward street. After a short business meeting a dainty lunch-eon was served. The Swastika Art club will have a three days' bazaar June 18-20. On Wednesday afternoon the Art club met at Mrs. Banks, 1832 North 23d street. The Sunshine Mission met Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Stoval, 2608 Seward street. Visitors are welcome. PILGRIM REST BAPTIST CHURCH Rev. W. M. Franklin, Pastor The Children's Starlight Mission [Image of a man in a suit with a tie, and a building with a tower and columns] SERVICES 2629 Caldwell Street. GROVE METHODIST CHURCH 22nd and Seward Sts., Omaha, Neb. (EPISCOPAL) Webster 6035. THE MONITOR Stewardess Board No. 1 and 2 will entertain on Decoration day. Mrs. Rosa Richardson ad Mrs. Ruby Lee, chairmen. Services of the church were good all day; two additions were made. The ninety days' building rally will begin, reports will be made on the first of each month. Rev. W. C. Williams and his congregaton will be with us Sunday afternoon from Omaha, north side and Rev. J. A. Broadnax and his congregation South Side. TABERNACLE BAPTIST CHURCH Rev. J. P. Jackson, Pastor Services Sunday were good. At 11:30 a. m. the subject of the pastor's address was, "The Solution of Religious Difficulties;" at 8:15, "The Lord Rideth Upon the Floods." The Carmation club will meet Tuesday evening at the home of Kennerd, 1406 7th avenue. The Palm club will meet with Mrs. G. Manuel, 1415 West Broad on Friday afternoon at 2:30. On Thursday there will be a concert for the new building. The Missionary society will meet at the residence of Mrs. Fannie Fountain on South 13th street. Meeting called at 2:30 p. m. Sunday is the Nail Driving rally. There will be three contesting sides, red, white and blue. Each nail will cost $1.00. Rev. Costello and his congregation will assist in the service. On the Sunday following Rev. Broadnax will assist. The young men of the church presented the church with a new bible and a window valued at $88. Miss Addie Davis has been quite ill, but is improving fast. Mrs. Lizzie Anderson at the Mercy hospital is now able to receive visitors. Mr. W. M. Green and son have located in our city on 8th avenue and Seventeenth street. His wife will soon oin them. Mr. Wallee Lyons was, elected branch secretary of the Great Western Union, and Mrs. Viola Reddick was elected trustee. Rev. Rohnence and family were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Gus Hupp, 2122 Paul street, Omaha, on last Thursday evening. Mr. Thomas Rostum has bought a house and lot on West Broadway. Mrs. Hally Preston was called to Muskogee, Oka., on account of the illness of a bother and sister there. Mr. and Mrs. E. Rodriguey and Mr. and Mrs. Farmer entertained the Rev. Mr. Rhonence and wife, and the Rev. Mr. Gambe and wife at dinner Sunday. Mr. Kenned has bought a fine ten-room house. Mr. Nixon has bought some property on 15th street and 23d avenue. HAZING NOT DUE TO THE COLOR QUESTION (By the Associated Negro Press.) Orono, Me., May 23.—The race question was not the cause of a recent hazing episode in which two members of the sophomore class were covered with molasses and feathers, according to President R. J. Aley of the University of Maine, who issued a formal statement regarding it. After saying that Colored students are welcomed at the university and well treated, the statement explains that members of the freshman class, resenting treatment received from the two sophomores "determined, as they say, to repay this treatment," and visited their rooms. There was a scuffle and the sophomores escaped, but later gave themselves up to the freshmen, who hazed them by applying molasses and feathers. The statement adds that the faculty does not condone the affair, regarding it as extremely regrettable, "but one likely to happen any time, at any college, the gravity depending much upon the susceptibilities of the victim and the notoriety given it." Children, obey your parents. 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 consistently to Abolish Lynching, Discrimination and* Jim Crowism in Political and Civil Life. A CAMPAIGN IS ON JOIN NOW. Isn't $1.00 a year little enough to see Justice Done? May 25. ORGANIZE TO SAFEGUARD THEIR CITIZENSHIP National Association for the Advancement of Colored People Reports Huge Increase in Membership During the War. FOUGHT JIM CROWISM IN ARMY Will Continue to Combat Every Effort to Withhold or Deny Full Opportunities and Privileges of American Citizenship to Which All Are Entitled. NEW YORK, May 22.—Colored people of the United States are awakening to the need for organization to assure them the guarantees and privileges of citizenship which are at present denied them, according to the annual report just published of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. Throughout the country 85 new branches and 34,712 members, largely Colored, were added to the organization, or an increase of 375 per cent in membership and over 100 per cent in the number of branches. "The Association is striving to become so strong in numbers and so effective in method," says the report, "that no president or governor, north or south, no member of congress of any party and no mayor of a city will dare to commit any indignity against Colored people without realizing that the legitimate and constitutional rights of the race will be defended in the press, on the platform, at the ballot box and in the courts." In making public the report, John R. Shillady, secretary of the association, said the membership had been increased since January 1, by 40 branches and 9,000 additional members. This increase he said, was more than the total membership a year ago. The report states that the war department in several instances failed to provide redress for Colored officers subjected to indignity in the south, despite the efforts of the association. Several such cases, including that of Lieut. C. A. Tribetts, are recited as follows in the report: "In March, the case of Lieut. C. A. Tribetts, a graduate of Yale and of the Sheffield Scientific School, who had been forced out of a Pullman coach at Chickasha, Okla., lodged in jail and fined, was presented to the department. In June, the case of Private S. P. Jones, in private life a dentist of good standing in St. Louis, Mo., was similarly laid before the war department. Private Jones was ordered out of a Pullman at Arkansas, on the border between Arkansas and Texas. In neither case, despite the fact that both soldiers were traveling on government order, and had been furnished Pullman transportation, did the war department afford a remedy, or make any attempt to do so, other than to inform the association that the matter was thought by a high subordinate of the secretary of war 'to have to do with the execution of a state law' and that it had been referred to the adjutant general for an opinion. Despite the further efforts of the association, including widespread publicity of its protests, no redress was afforded." It is further charged by the association that President Wilson took no action of which it was informed to insure that Colored soldiers in camps might vote. Discrimination by the Government. Employment discrimination against Negroes in government departments in Washington is reported by the association. "It is the belief of the District of Columbia Branch," says the report, "based upon experience and upon proof, that it is the settled policy at present of many of the heads of federal departments to discriminate against Colored people wherever possible. The policy of the civil service commission in requiring photographs of applicants permits of color discrimination in an easy way and is so used by many of the departments." Five Negro Women; Four White Men Lynched in 1918. The association's report of its fight against lynching shows that 67 persons were lynched in 1918, of whom four were white men and five were Colored women. Among the offenses charged against the victims of lynching were "creating disturbance," three cases of "stealing hogs," one case of "aiding mob victim in attempt to escape," and six persons lynched for "conspiracy to avenge killing of relative." Fourteen lynchings occurred following charges of the "murder of civilian," and four on charges of "shooting and wounding." Victims Admitted Innocent. "In three cases of which we have record," says the report, "the press has spoken of the innocence of victime; one of these involved three persons another the ten victims of Brooks and Lowndes Counties mobs (aside from the one person who shot the white farmer which was the incentive to the lynchings. In another case it is the common belief in the community in which a Negro was lynched for 'killing a white woman' that the husband of the woman was himself the murderer. No charge has been brought against him, however, by the authorities. In an additional case a bank cashier declared in an interview in an Alabama paper, that a certain lynching victim had committed no offense, that there had been a mistake made in the man the mob was after." AGED SOLDIER AND MASON ANSWERS FINAL SUMMONS Thomas Jefferson Dies at Eagle Side Hospital; Given Masonic Burial (Special to Monitor by R. P. Booth.) Hastings, Neb., May 17.—Thomas Jefferson, well known in Omaha and the middle west, died here at the Eagle Side hospital Saturday, May 10. He was born in Jefferson county, Kentucky, eighty-two years ago and had been a member of the Methodist church for fifty-two years and a Mason for forty-two years. He served in the army during the civil war, enlisting early in the year 1864, and be- copal minister. The ceremonies were impressive. Mr. Jefferson is survived by his widow, who is being tenderly cared for at the Soldiers' Home at Grand Island. The Children of the Sun By George Wells Parker. Proves the African the Greatest Race in History. 25 cents (no stamps.) Hamitic League of the World, 933 North 27th St., Omaha, Neb. DUNBUR M. ATKIS Bettleton Sh June 1st from 503 South 16th Street. location is extended to all our new patrons. ance Sale N d and broken lines at specially D MEN'S WELT BUTT $2.85 to take advantage of this remar M. S. AT Nettleto We will move June 1st from 5 Str A cordial invitation is exten new p Clearance S Of discontinued and broken li BOYS' AND MEN'S W $2 Don't fail to take advantage M. S. ATKISSON Nettleton Shoes We will move June 1st from 503 South 16th to 1614 Farnam Street. A cordial invitation is extended to all our old friends and new patrons. Of discontinued and broken lines at specially reduced prices. Don't fail to take advantage of this remarkable offer. Please Mention The Monitor. H. LAZARUS SHOE REPAIRING 24201/2 Cuming Street ARUS TAIRING ing Street GREEN Auto T TWO LIGHT Webster 23 Snow's College of Dressmaking By all means take advantage of this offer while it is open to you. This is your opportunity to obtain a training in Dressmaking a profession that will make you independent. An opportunity you cannot afford to neglect. Do not let any reasonable sacrifice stand between you and its benefits. Visit Our Class Rooms. MRS. C. RIDLEY, 1922 N. 25th St. Omaha, Neb. J. D. HINES HINES THE TAILOR AND CLEANER Suits made to order. Hats cleaned and blocked. Alterations of all kinds. Call and give us a trial. Phone South 3366 5132 South 24th Street. If you are seeking a Home See A. J. DAVIS & CO. 220 South 13th St. Over Pope's Drug Store. Douglas 7150. We have property at prices and terms to please you. --- --- ing mustered out as sergeant at the close of the war. Mr. Jefferson was admitted to the Soldiers' Home at Grand Island in 1906, but in March of this year he was transferred to the Eagle Side asylum of this city. Dr. C. A. Flippin, master of True America lodge, A. F. and A. M., Grand Island, spared no pains to follow out his request that he be given a Masonic burial. Marion lodge, No. 38, A. F. and A. M., of Hastings turned out in a body with the former lodge. Interment was made in the soldiers' cemetery. Dr. Flippin was assisted by A. W. Gates of Marvin lodge. The funeral charge was read by the Rev. Louis A. Arthur, a white Episcopal minister. The ceremonies were impressive. Mr. Jefferson is survived by his widow, who is being tenderly cared for at the Soldiers' Home at Grand Island. The Children of the Sun By George Wells Parker. Proves the African the Greatest Race in History. 25 cents (no stamps.). Hamitic League of the World, 933 North 27th St. Omaha, Neb. Phone Douglas 1872 Monuments, Headstones, etc 1215 South 13th St., Omaha. ATKISSON Button Shoes from 503 South 16th to 1614 Farnam Street. extended to all our old friends and new patrons. Free Sale Now On taken lines at specially reduced prices. 'S WELT BUTTON SHOES $2.85 discount of this remarkable offer. GREEN & GREEN Auto Transfer Line TWO TRUCKS LIGHT HAULING Webster 2340 LET ME SELL YOU GROCERIES N. SLOBODISKY 20th and Paul Streets Home Made Cakes Webster 5660 T. Hutchison First Class Tonsorial Parlors Best Workmanship Guaranteed Bilhard Parlor in Connection 1304 North 24th. Web. 3990 J. H. Phillips, O. D. EYE SPECIALIST 2422 Burt St. Omaha, Neb. HEINS RESTAURANT 1011 Capitol Ave. Home Cooked Meals Our Specialty. SMITH HEINS, Proprietor. 7 8 = “Coffee. a 1 lt i Rice East = A es FOS ita at K. & M. ; GROCERY CO. 3 We solicit your patronage. 3 2114-16 North 24th St. 3 etpetoatoatpetnetneteetotoatentonieelostoaioalonlealeeineteedeereetnetoe! DR. CRAIG MORRIS DENTIST 2407 Lake St. Phone Web. 4024 C. S. JOHNSON 18th and Izard Tel. Douglas 1702 ALL KINDS OF COAL and COKE at POPULAR PRICES. Best for the Money [== es Res, Colfax 3831. Douglas 7150 AMOS P. SCRUGGS 13th and Farnam a Classified Advertising RATES—2 cents a word for single in- gertions; 134 cont a word for two oF more insertions, No advertisement. taken. for leas than’ 25 cents. Cash should accom: pany advertisement, DRUG STORES 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. FOR RENT — Neatly furnished rooms for light housekeeping. 1107 N. 19th st, Web. 2177. Mrs. T. L. Haw- thorne. First class rooming house, steam heat, bath, electric light. On Dodge and 24th st. car line. Mrs. Ann~ Banks 924 North 20th st. Doug. 437.. First-class modern furnished rooms Mrs. L. M. Bentley Webster, 110 North Twenty-sxth street, Phone Webster 4769. Furnished room for rent in strictly modern home, convenient to Dodge and 24th street car lines. Call Web- ster 9024. FOR RENT — Neatly furnished rooms for light housekeeping at 2901 Seward st. Call between 5 and 6 in the evening. Nicely furnished rooms, strictly modern, 1923 North 27th street, Web- ster 2941. LODGE DIRECTORY Keystone Lodge, No. 4, K. of P.. Omaha, Neb “Meetings first and third ‘Thureaays ofeach month. M.H. Hazzard, C. C.. 3. Hh. Glover, K. of R. and 8. Cuming Rug Cleaning & Mfg, Co. Vacuum Cleaning, Renovating and Alterations, 2419 Cuming. , Phone Red 4122 M, ROSENBERG, Groceries and Meats 2706 Cuming Harney 2560 ‘AN Kinds of Shoe Repairing Work guaranteed. Give us a eall. Coleman Dangerfield. 1415 No. 24th First-class dresamaker 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 em- ployed in general store. Can give good references. Address Monitor. WANTED-—Situation as undertak- er’s attendant; four years’ experience in embalming. 1154 N. 20th st. (up- stairs). Mrs. M. Byers. FLATS FOR RENT. 1547 N. 17th st., 7 rms., mod......$22.50 1549 N, 17th st., 7 rms., mod...... 20.00 / WESTERN REAL ESTATE CO., 418-14 Karbach Blk., cor. 15th and Douglas. Phone Douglas 3607. mmr ‘Smoke John Ruskin Sc Cigar. Big- gest and Best.—Adv. . | The Balancer of The Universe A Drama of the Race Conflict in Four Acts by B. Harrison Peyton CHARACTERS. of his mind. the vulgar, scandal-mongering multi- ue! Mrs, Widener, will the sensa- tionalisms, the notoriety never end— oh! never so long as a Whiteside lives? Mrs. Widener: Ah well, girlie, it now is become your father’s habit to remain constantly indoors, inaccessible ‘to everyone except the servants and |my husband. He goes out on the jstreet but once a day—regularly, in order to post his letters to you. Agnes:. I shan’'t let him remain im- prisoned like that—Mrs. Widener, in unmoving, stark despair! Has Dr. Widener never tried to induce him to | xo out? | Mrs. Widener: Of course; even to |go away on a trip for his health, but all of no avail. My girl, he’s no more inclined to leave Baby Sunbeam than he is to give up that bulky collection of newspaper clippings, which he has preserved on large leaves of cardboard bound together at one end with a gaudy ribbon after the fashion of a book. Agnes: What! is father still poring over those editorials? No, Mrs. Wid- ener, not really? Mrs. Widener: I suppose you're familiar with their contents? Agnes: Why, they all bear on the panic—Mrs. Widener, discuss the question as to the responsibility for its occurrence; and many of them, in their views and conclusons, are as widely apart as the separate communi- ties in which the newspapers were published. Mrs, Widener: Destroy those elip- pings, Agnes, as soon as you're in a ‘position to do so! It’s your supreme ‘duty to your father—one you alone may venture to perform. Agnes: My supreme duty? Why is it supreme? Mrs, Wigener: Your father inces- santly broods over them, reads those ‘newspaper fragments and reads them again, daily for hour after hour at a stretch. My dear, is it any wonder be mind's became fantastically pos- sessed by a single idea? and he ad- ‘dicted to frequent, startling violent ‘outbursts of passion? Agnes: Frequent, startling, violent, But, Mrs. Widener, he always has been ‘of an excitable nature, Mrs. Widener: Dear child! Subject to such paroxysms of fury and rav- ‘ing as he is at present? No! I'm ‘afraid you don’t quite grasp my mean- ing! ‘Agnes: Paroxysmal fury and rav- ing! What is it like—Mrs, Widener, his fury? Mrs. Widener: The nurses have seen it often; my husband has once, by means of a stratagem. Your fa- ther will ponder certain editorials for a long while, then of a sudden spring from his chair—pardon the compari- son—with the fierceness of a wild ani- mal, frightful vehemence distorting is features, racking his frame. I myself have heard his deep, ear-rend- ing roars, such ejaculations as: “Hagan! Hagan! those blasted north- erners—they keep blaming me! Oh! the rebellious beast of a Nigger struck me—smirched me with his pitchy fist! Nurse! nurse! yet the southern public —ah! they surely appreciate the jus- tice of my act, my fidelity to my duty to uphold the pride, traditions, su- premacy of my race!” Agnes: They drive father to utter desperation—those newspapers—out of of his head! Oh! wrath of heaven! Yet if I were only at home to soothe him, Mrs. Widener, divert his tor- tured mind! By tender reassurances T always— Mrs. Widener: But understand, Agnes, the incentives of his frenzy in this case are altogether different, ‘Then, too, your father would compel you to think continually of the af- fronts and calumnies perpetrated on him by certain northern newspapers. And frankly, now, wouldn't you your- self be driven nigh crazy? Agnes: No. no, no! I'd be strong, I tell you—much stronger for father’s sake than for my own! Mrs, Widener: The power of the will, of course, is beyond computa- tion. But think, my dear! you wish to persuade me you could endure in- defintely their persecutions of your father—their withering blaze of piti- less words that burn indelibly into the memory and consume the heart—yes, endure it, and never wince when you Vccuineiie' Anam sii cect. Aiea ae CHARACTERS Mauricio Crispin, a dancer from the Argentine, age 25 years. La Corusca, Senora Crispin, his Ar- gentine mother, age 42. Agnes, their American guest and dancing pupil, age 22. Mrs. Vincent Widener, a woman journalist, age 35. Period: Present. Place: —Provi- dencia, a city on the Pacific coast. ACT IIL, SCENE I. glad I am to see you. | Agnes: Now, I declare, I strove my | best not to keep you waiting. Won't | you come upstairs to my room? I've [been packing up, but you— | Mrs, Widener: No, child dear; ‘there’s hardly time, for I'm now on | my way to keep an immensely impor- tant engsgement. But come, let the | doctor's wife kiss you—won't you, \ovie : | Aunes: When did you leave Shad- | ow City? Has father sent you to bring |me home? | Mrs. Widener: Now, your father. No, sweetheart, it’s not at the rep- resentative’s request I’m come, but "with the purpose to—to acquaint you with certain grave developments in ‘the situation at home, which have— Agnes: Mrs. Widener, what has |happened? Is Godfrey already? | Mrs. Widener: No, no! Now, child, don’t lose control of yourself; if you do, 1 won’t tell you anything. You certainly know Dr. Widener is very —oh! very fond of you! And you won't forget—will you, dearest? how he habitually calls you his sovereign |cure—his little “Panacea?” | Agnes: But Dr. Widener no long- |er believes in his ability to save Baby |Sunbeam’s life! Mrs. Widener: Agnes, the unac- countable serious change in your | brother’s condition couldn’t be fore- |seen. But since nature so often in- | dulges in mere caprices, eccentricities |—is so given to the performance of 'miracles—girlie, there possibly. still remains a chance that he'll recover. [Now, let us drop that subject. You received a letter from your father to- day? | Agnes: Less than an hour past. Why is it, Mrs. Widener, you and the doctor never write to me? Mrs. Widener: Listen, Agnes. The ‘representative refused outright to trust us with the name you assumed ‘on coming here; and several times |attempted to persuade us you had gone elsewhere for training in la \Malaguena, He takes the strictest care no one shall discover your alias from the direction of his letters to you, and invariably posts them him- | self. Agnes: Why that’s absolutely— But Zirkle, the nurse—Mrs, Widener, at least— Mrs, Widener: I know. Zirkle |later confessed you had spared no | pains to impress upon her to remem- ie it, but pleaded her mind was in such disquiet that the name entirely |had slipped her memory. Both let- Vers you wrote to me and to the doe- tor were signed simply “Agnes.” Were we to address you a letter bearing your true name in full—child, betray your incognita? Agnes: Still, father’s conduct is so amazingly extraordinary, irrational, almost. Mrs. Widener, what is it you've come to tell me? Mrs. Widener: I bring you a mes- sage from Dr. Widener, my girl. Be- yond a doubt, ’twould overtax the courage of a good many women to de- liver such a message. They would whimper, dearie, ‘twas an extremely painful, solemn and delicate mission that had been thrust upon them. But I shall consider nothing outside of the fact that I’m the wife of a medical practitioner, and this is one of the times when I must merit the dignity of the position. Indeed, I shall speak to you much as— Agnes: Mrs, Widener, you keep me waiting! Something has happened —dreadful, more dreadful than all else before. I can feel it! Yet you keep me waiting! Mrs, Widener: How you tremble, you shattery thing! If I could but feel assured you wouldn’t give way completely, break into hysterics and bite your lips, horribly, until — the blood streams forth—and— Agnes: Mrs. Widener, I won't! 1] take oath, I won't! Do but let me; Tl prove I’m strong enough to con- front any calamity, endure any woe! Only don’t keep me waiting! g Mrs. Widener: Do you know, Agnes I wonder, that wild, curious, extrava- gant rumors respecting your fathe are fluttering from mouth to mouth throughout the length and breadth o: Shadow City as thick as a swarm of | buzzing locusts? Child, there are the insinuations regarding his jha nee the pain-struck ‘stare of his eyes, the distracted stat THE MONITOR strong? Agnes: They're unrelenting! Mrs. Widener, can they help but know? Mrs. Widener: Pish! tush, lovie! those Yankee bludgeoners are abliv- ous to your very existence. Praise God! it’s one form of suffering which can't reach your little brother! Agnes: Baby Sunbeam in his in- fant innocence! Oh! but father still watches over him as devotedly as ever —«oesn't he, Mrs. Widener? Mrs, Widener: Yes; when not read- ing, Agnes, little less than the whole of his time. My husband often finds him seated at the sick boy’s bedside ‘in morose meditation, statesque im- mobility, with his eyes distended in glary flame on the child’s pallid face, and now and then brimming with tears, At times, your father will leap impulsively to his feet with the pite- ‘ous outery: “Father didn’t think to Be you, Baby Sunbeam! How proud you'll be some day to be saved from an insolent leper of a Nigger defile- ‘ment of the family honor—your inher- tance Godfrey, boy! Oh! now you— won't die—will you, little Sunbeam 2” Agnes: My patience! you repeat ‘everything he says! Mrs, Widener: Well, I won't do ‘so again, my dear. Perhaps ‘twould be better not to say anything further? Agnes: No! Go on, make haste, please, please! Mrs. Widener: ‘Then, Agnes, child, you insist that I mention that hideous —you insist his, you know—the weap- ‘on he carried with him on the evening ‘of the panic, the automatic—! "Agnes: Oh, thunderation! that con- founded, deuced pistol! Mrs. Widener, how in the world did you learn even ‘about—that—that, too? Mrs. Widener: But you? Dear girl, is it possible your father has ‘told you already? 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I fancied the representative to be extremely secretive! Now, has he actually writ- ten to you how he sits alone with the revolver fast clutched in one hand, Ea contemplates it for long periods? and how my husband several times ‘surprised him? and how he—? Agnes: No, not that, Mrs. Widen- er! Nevertheless, it frightens me! Mrs. Widener: My child, at the ‘doctor's command, Nurse Hagan once obtained and hid the pistol; but later the representative’s fierce threats struck into her such bodily terror she was only too eager to blab out its whereabouts. Agnes: Oh! why does he cling to it? Mrs. Widener: It appears to fasei- nate him by its ghastly association with the past. Yet the fascination isn’t so weird and strange as are his passages through the forlorn house, from forsaken room to forsaken room, in the day and in the midst of the night, though he even then, ever with- out fail, carries with him on guard the—ah! now, again—the revolver! Agnes: Alway' the pistol—that in- tolerable pistol’ Oh! I say, destrue- tion upon the infamous thing! Mrs. Widener: You're so unstrung! Now, do, de. lovie, keep your prom- ise not to tose your self-control! Agnes: But my father! Mrs. Wid- ener, what does it all mean? Mrs, Widener: My good girl, why did you <ntimate you already knew? Still, isn’ it better you should learn the truth from me than from Hagan, the day nurse; or Zirkle, the night nurse; or the chattering darky ser- vants at home? Now, the doctor isn’t altogether sure of this; but your poor father mutters to himself almost in- cessantly, and there’s only too much ground for fear, Agnes, that he suf- fers from phantasma delusions—has ‘a settled belief the ghost of black ‘Anthony Hall haunts his house, and is moving heaven and earth with dark bedevilments, striving to conjure your dear brother’s spirit from his body into the fires of Gehenna! Agnes: Mrs. Widener! Mrs. Wid- ener! Mrs, Widener! (Agnes falls across the table, hiding her face be- ‘tween her folded arms.) Mrs, Widener: I had to tell you! And that’s the reason why with that pistol, your father stealthily glides about the house, as though stalking to cover—and at the hazard of his ‘own life—some outlawed intruder of the night! ‘Agnes: Such horror riding upon horror! overpowering, stunning hor- ror And father has vowed, vowed ie But, wait! You couldn't be of any service. Mrs. Widener, no, I won't tell you! I won't tell you the dis- closure he made to me regarding that execrable—faugh—thing! Mrs, Widener: But consider, Agnes, child! consider how possible it is your father is bereft of his reason—gone sheer insane! | Agnes: Insane! Insane! Mrs. Widener: Yes, Agnes; al- ‘though Dr. Widener and I are very unwilling to admit your father’s be come a monomaniac, he certainly ex- periences delusions and recurrent fits of rankest frenzy! He has given up all attention to business; his big fi nancial interests are going to rapid ‘and inevitable ruin! Consequently— | (Continued Next Week.) NR pean DM tie” aa akin a ali Truth crushed to earth will rise again. Think in interest.