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GROWING, THANK YOU! $2.00 a Year. 5c a Copy Southern States Secure Simoleons Shrewd Statesmen From Sunny South See That Their Section Secures Liberal Share of Money From War Industries and Occupations. Disproportionate Ratio Between the Number of Colored and White Selectives Causing Caustic Comment Among Observing Ones. NEW YORK, May 28.—From figurges made public from authentic sources it appears that of the 360,710 Colored men inducted into the war by draft 239,097, or 65 per cent, were from Southern states, whose white contribution was only 370,269. The figures follow: Colored. White. Mississippi 24,066 19,296 South Carolina 25,798 18,261 Louisiana 28,711 27,494 Georgia 34,301 32,538 Florida 12,904 12,012 In the first two named states the Colored population is greater than the white, but nevertheless in the whole South is seen the effort of the whites to evade military service and send the Colored brother to fight in their stead, hoping that he would be killed off and not return, or else aiming to stay at home themselves and get rich from war profiteering. Like in all secrets, information is beginning to filter through that no section of the whole country has profited from the war as the South. With the democrats in power and Southern senators and representatives having their hands on the steering wheels of the government, armed with war-time authority, the South has proceeded to feather its own nest openly. Two things may be mentioned from a number. The report of the government railroad administration shows that big roads throughout the north and west had huge deficits, while even the little Southern roads showed surplus and profits. This is said to be due to the fact that government troop trains and freight trains have been deflected from their usual routes and over Southern railways for the very purpose of "helping them out." On the press boat, going to the peace conference, little Southern dailies from Mobile and Montgomery are reported to have been allowed two representatives, which was all that were allowed the big papers like the New York World, six times larger in circulation and power. The Northern states are not asleep and in later days have grown bitter, especially since the prohibition amendment has become a fact. They say, as the Harriman National bank of this city announced in a recent advertisement, "if the South is going to foist on us an eighteenth amendment, we are going to see that the fifteenth amendment is enforced. . . . Not that we are concerned with the wisdom or justice of Negro suffrage or prohibition, but we are concerned deeply and directly with the rights and privileges of citizenship as conferred by the constitution, under which we have achieved successfully 130 years of our national life." ILLOGICAL LOGIC OF SOUTH (By Associated Negro Press.) Lyons, Ga., May 28.—If there is any doubt as to where those of the race may be understood by the whites, and they understand the whites, all doubt is removed by the announcement in the Lyons (Ga.) Progress, which says: "Twenty-five thousand white men employed in a shipbuilding plant in Ohio struck the other day because the company had increased the Negroes employed. In Chicago the other day whites and blacks had a serious riot. In Maryland, near Baltimore, last week, the Yankees lynched a Negro. Maybe after a while the Negroes will learn that, after all, the best place for them is in the South, where the white people understand them and where they understand the whites." TWO HOGS BRING FARMER $270 Waycross, Ga., May 28.—Isaac Lane, a farmer of our race, who lives just outside the limits of Waycross, has sold two hogs recently that brought a combined price of $270.30. One weighed 789 pounds and the other 1,002 pounds, and were a cross between Poland-China and Berkshire. THE MONITOR Sergeant Sishuba, a South African, Who Was Called to the Colors While Visiting Friends in Omaha, Returns to City. When the war broke out M. G. Sishiba was a student at Roger Williams university, Nashville, Tennessee. One of his classmates was Leroy Kelly of Omaha. Sishuba and Kelly talked of home. One was from far-off Africa and the other from Nebraska. One was a British subject, the other an American. Kelly invited his chum to spend his vacation with him in Omaha. That was in 1918. Kelly was drawn in the selective draft. Sishuba having been born at Queenstown, South Africa, which is under the British flag, is a British subject. Britain called her subjects from all parts of the world to the colors. Sishuba responded to the call and left Omaha and went to Chicago, where he enlisted July 25, 1918. He was sent to Windsor, Canada, for training and sailed for England September 12, 1918. He was attached to the Third South Lancashire regiment and stationed at Barorw-in-Furness, England. In his battalion, which numbered 900 men, he was one of eleven black Britishers, he being the only South African, the other ten being natives of the British West Indies. There was no segregation in the regiment and every one "who wore his majesty's uniform was treated with the same consideration everywhere." He was promoted to sergeant and served with this regiment until he was ordered for repatriation for overseas. He is licensed as a Baptist minister and had the opportunity of lecturing and preaching to large audiences in England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland. Sergeant Sishuba is an interesting conversationalist and has the reputation of being a good speaker. He will speak at Zion Baptist church next Thursday night on the subject, "With the Boys Overseas." BALTIMORE ELECTS TWO COLORED COUNCILMEN (By Associated Negro Press.) Baltimore, Md., May 28.—With two Colored city councilmen taking their seats this week, and a republican mayor boosted into office by Colored voters, this city has awakened to its own power as never before. Colored people in the city yield over 16,000 votes, while the mayor-elect won by less than 9,000 majority. William L. Fitzgerald and Warner T. McGuinn are the new councilmen. The latter will represent the Fourteenth ward, which has a few more white than Colored residents. Mayor-elect William Broening, in a statement to Colored voters through the Afro-American, thanked them for their support and promised to make his actions speak louder than words. Besides a Colored member on the Board of Education, the Colored people are prepared to request and put through demands for a new high school, swimming pool, better streets and playgrounds in Colored sections. DETROIT HAS SIX TIMES AS MANY NEGROES AS IN 1910 (By Associated Negro Press.) Detroit, May 28.—A census of Detroit's Negro population is being taken in connection with the annual school census, at the request of the Community Union, and is intended to aid civic organizations in their work. Officials of the union believe that Detroit has nearly six times the number of Negroes as in 1910 as a result of the high wages in the North and poor economic conditions in the South. MODERN HOSPITAL TO BE ERECTED IN TAMPA (By Associated Negro Press.) Tampa, Fla., May 28.—Looking over the local situation as to the business prospects of a modern hospital, Drs. F. L. Young and C. B. Winn of Chicago are in the city. The Chicago physicians propose to erect a modern building, with about fifty rooms with a complete equipment for a hospital. There is only one modern hospital for the race in Florida, and that is at Jacksonville. IMPRISONED FOR INFANTICIDE Raleigh, N. C., May 28.—Polly Bass was sentenced to two years in prison on the charge of throwing her child into a well to conceal its birth. The state exhibited the bones of the infant. OMAHA, NEBRASKA, MAY 31, 1919 [Name] SERGEANT M. J. SISHUBA, Native South African, Who Will Speak at Zion Baptist Church Next Thursday Night. "Shaking Off the Shackles of Tradition and Servitude" Many Hopeful Signs Indicating a Growing Recognition of the Justice of Demand Being Made by the Darker Races of the World for Fair Treatment and the Right of Self-Determination. COLORED AMERICANS CONCEDED TO HOLD IMPORTANT PLACE IN INTERNATIONAL PROGRAM OF NEGROID RACES (Special to The Monitor by Walter J. Singleton.) WASHINGTON, D. C. May 27.—Among the many hopeful signs of the times indicating an awakening interest in the insistent demand of the dark peoples of the world for self-determination and fair treatment are the thought-compelling articles, editorial and news, which are appearing from time to time, in ever-increasing numbers in various magazines and newspapers throughout the world. The Colored American is almost invariably included in the discussion. Thoughtful writers and observers are recognizing the tremendous part the race in this country is destined to play in these rising world movements in which Negroid peoples are to hold pre-eminent place. Under the caption, "A Plea for the Negro Race," the Philippine Review, published in Manila, in its issue of February, gave space to a notwerohty article which indicates an intelligent grasp of the trend of events. The Review says: Appalling as are the ravages left behind the war, a new spirit and a new life are beginning to surge in its wake. The horrid menace of an autocracy that for years has lain heavy on the fabric of the world, is now but a memory of the past. The forces of freer internationalism are wrecking the bulwarks of secret diplomacy and smashing the pedestals of false idols whose histories are written in blood. As a logical sequence of the Prussian disarmament the world is beginning to de-militarize itself to an extent which makes all future wars improbable. Colonialism is past the trammels of sheer exploitation and a new sense of altruism has gotten possession of its old believers. These are but a few of the outstanding results born of the war's most trying crucible and in the inspiration of which the world is marching onward today. And so are nations, following their greatest upheaval, shaking off the shackles of tradition and servitude. Even the despised Negro race has come to the fore of the regenerative movement. In a convention held in Paris last month the Nations of Africa and the people of African descent, embracing the United States, Haiti, the West Indies, South America, British, French, Belgian and Portuguese colonies, assembled together to assert their right to belligerency and recognition in the sisterhood of peoples. Whatever resolutions they might definitely draft will be finally submitted to the consideration of the allied statesmen at Versailles. The immense Negro race will prove that it is a race of human beings, and as such, it must not be its tragic lot to remain perpetually under the world's contumely, simply because it has not been endowed with the epidermal qualities of the white race. The question of color should not constitute an impediment in the adjustment of world peace. It does not go to the real root of what is essential and requisite to the understanding of men. Human virtues are not exclusive of a certain race or another, but are the patrimony of the whole humankind. And yet, the tale of racial rivalries is written in horrid letters. Through the centuries human vanity has persisted like a malign spirit to unbalance the harmony of the world. Then, of a sudden, the great cataclysm of history swept in and raged the world for good. That sentiment of race prejudice which has lain heavy on the soul of mankind for centuries was lost in the holocaust, like one more of the many pre-war human delusions that had failed to avert their own doom. And today, the world, purged of many of its impurities, come soulfully dedicated to the proposition of clean and open deal. Nations have abandoned the gloomy labyrinths of intrigue for the dawn of a new day. No more can they afford to return to the heyday of royalty and power. The present demands mutual harmony, and, in accordance, principles and policies are being reconstructed on more humane considerations. It is too much to prophesy that the moment the Pan-African claim is laid at the door of the peace conference the answer to appropriation will surge from all quarters? The peace delegates of the allied powers now assembled at Versailles can demonstrate no better and more consistent policy at this juncture than that of good will towards an unfortunate race of human beings pleading for the right of self-determination—the selfsame doctrine which the great powers of Europe had fought unremittingly to uphold and sanctify. DYERSBURG TO HAVE MODEL SCHOOL (By Associated Negro Press.) Dyersburg, Tenn., May 31.—S spurred on by the knowledge of the inefficiency of an old frame school building here, housing more than 700 pupils and a veritable fire trap, the school board has agreed to erect a modern brick building for the children of the community. Vol. IV. No. 48 (Whole No. 202) RACE REPRESENTED AT METHODIST CENTENARY AT COLUMBUS, OHIO (By Associated Negro Press.) Columbus, O., May 28.—Having been genuinely assured that preparations have been completed, there are growing indications that large numbers of our people will attend the Methodist Centenary at Columbus, June 20 to July 13. This event, which is calculated to bring the Methodist Church, North, and the Methodist Church, South, together in a degree of co-operation, without precedent since 1847, has a peculiar significance for the race because the first home missionary of the Methodist Episcopal church was a Negro, John Stewart, who began his work of evangelization among the Wyandotte Indians, near what is now Upper Sandusky, in Ohio. The general church gives full credit to this fact. In their enormous plans the Methodists of the two churches have created a special department to show the work of the race in evangelization and to provide for entertainment at Columbus. Rev. Dr. E. L. Gilliam of Eleventh Street M. E. church is chairman of this committee. There are eight Methodist Episcopal churches among our people in this city. All the leading Methodist workers of both races and both churches from all over the country will be present at this gathering. It will be an event long to be remembered, as plans concerning the vital interests of the church militant and the church triumphant in promoting the progress of citizenship will be considered and handled without fear or favor. RACE "POTENTIAL STICK OF DYNAMITE," SAYS THE CHICAÑO EVENING POST (By Associated Negro Press.) Chicago, May 28.—It is recorded, hither and thither, that Colored people have been called many different names, but it remained for the Chicago Evening Post, leading daily, to denominate the race in Chicago as "a potential stick of dynamite." This was done in a lengthy favorable editorial recently, calling attention to the necessity of fla rger economic co-operation between the two races. Said the Evening Post: "Every unit of this Colored population is a potential stick of dynamite. What happened in Springfield and East St. Louis—not to go outside the bounds of our own state—can and may happen in Chicago. These Colored citizens are dynamite, potentially, because they are in Chicago, but not of Chicago. Racial antipathy is the fuse which will fire this deradical charge, if it is ever fired. And racial antipathy, translated into every-day terms, means prejudice, injustice, misunderstandings, neglect and indifference. The Negro has his part to perform in this adjustment, but we have emphasized the white man's role. The leadership falls to him. It is to him to decide whether the potential human dynamite will ever explode." TROTTER SEEKS HEARING AT THE PEACE CONFERENCE Boston, May 28—The appearance in Paris of William Monroe Trotter has solved, in part, the cause for the recent non-appearance of the Boston Guardian. Mr. Trotter has issued a statement in Paris to the effect that he represents 14,000,000 Negroes in this country and seeks to lay before the peace conference a protest against American social injustices. Mr. Woodrow Wilson is also there, Mr. Trotter is reminded. REV. LEROY FERGUSON APPOINTED ARCHDEACON (By Associated Negro Press.) Louisville, Ky., May 28—Rev. Leroy Ferguson, of the Protestant Episcopal church, a Y. M. C. A. worker overseas during the war, and for a number of years rector of the Church of Our Merciful Saviour, this city, has been appointed to archdeacon and assigned to work in this diocese. DEMPSEY'S MANAGER SIGNS HARRY WILLS (By Associated Negro Press.) Toledo, O., May 28—Harry Wills, one of the greatest heavyweights in the country, has been signed by Dempsey's manager, Jack Kearns, as one of the eight crack sparring partners engaged to tune up Dempsey for his coming fight with Jess Willard, July 4, for the heavyweight title. LIFTING. Blaxton Historical Society Mme. Sarah Walker Dies at Irvington Wealthiest Woman of Race Who Within the Past Fifteen Years Amassed a Fortune Estimated at More Than a Million, Passes Away in Palatial Home on the Hudson. ROSE FROM WASHERWOMAN TO QUEEN OF FINANCE Great Fortune Made From Hair Tonic Which She Compounded and Peddled From House to House—Was Generous in Her Benefactions and Powerful in Charities and Constructive Movements Among Race. (Special to The Monitor.) IRVINGTON-ON-THE-HUDSON, Sunday—Mrs. Sarah J. Walker, said to be the wealthiest Negro woman in the world, died today at her beautiful residence here, one of the show places of the entire Hudson east shore. She had been ill for more than a year and her death resulted from a complication of ailments superinduced by a cold. Mrs. Walker, or Madame Walker, as she was more generally known, met opposition two years ago when she bought the estate upon which her splendid home was built. Every effort was made to halt what was termed an "invasion" in Irvington, but the opposition was halted somewhat when it became known that the residence to be built would cost $250,-000. It had not been generally known that Madame Walker was a remarkably quiet woman with a fortune estimated at something more than a million dollars, and she soon became highly esteemed for her sterling traits of character, civic spirit and pride by her neighbors of this exclusive community. Made Fortune From Tonic. Born in Delta, La., fifty-two years ago, Madame Walker was until twelve years ago a laundress. At that time she developed a hair tonic designated to straighten out kinky hair, and starting with a capital of two dollars she began a house to house canvass with the remedy which had an immediate sale. She built up more than two hundred beauty parlor throughout the country in Negro centers, and about eight years ago became the president of the Madame C. J. Walker Beauty Company, of Indianapolis, which corporation she directed up to the time of her death. Several years ago Madame Walker built a beautiful home at No. 108 West 13th street, Manhattan, and was in many ways a genuine leader among the Negroes of that section. She became active in all projects to aid her race and her home became a salon for professors, teachers, physicians, lawyers, merchants, preachers and other leaders of the Negro population of the country. Upon buying the site for a home in Irvington, Mrs. Walker presented her New York home to her daughter, Mrs. Leila W. Robinson, who is her sole heir. In the field of charity, Madame Walker soon gained a national reputation among her people. She has maintained six students in the Tuskegee university at all times since 1908 and was a contributor to all of the large national funds which had as their purpose the aid of the Negro. 2.000 CHILDREN PARTICIPATE IN MAY FESTIVAL (By Associated Negro Press.) Houston, Tex., May 28—More than 2,000 children, representing every school in Houston, participated in the May festival at West End park. An audience, estimated at 3,000, attended. The entire affair showed great progress and left an impression for good that will be lasting. Prof. J. D. Ryan, principal of one of the schools, was one of the speakers. GRAND EVENING PICNIC From Omaha to Lake Manawa THURSDAY EVENING, JUNE 12TH Auspices of Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church Cars leave 24th and Lake, 7:30; stop at 24th and Franklin, 24th and Cuming, 15th and Dodge. Cars leave 28th and Q at 7:30, stopping at 24th and N and 14th and Howard. REFRESHMENTS. ROUND TRIP 35 CENTS 2 An Immense Audience Welcomes Distinguished Author and Editor of The Crisis on His First Appearance in Omaha—Speaks on Pan-African Congress. LIEUTENANT PINKETT PRESIDES Splendid Chorus of 200 Voices, Miss Middleton, Director; Mrs, McCoy at Piano, Pleases Audience—Lecture Under Auspices of St. John's A. M. E. Church, Which Clears Several Hundred Dollars. AN audience numbering more than 2,000 heard Dr. William Edward Burghardt DuBois, editor of The Crisis and one of the executive officers of the National Association for the Advancement of the Colored People, speak at the city auditorium last Thursday night, May 22, on the Pan-African Congress and the Negro Soldiers in France. Although Dr. DuBois is an executive officer of the National Association and there is a local branch here with a membership of nearly seven hundred, he came in a private capacity and lectured under the auspices of St. John's A. M. E. church. A chorus of two hundred voices and several citizens occupied seats on the platform. The chorus which was directed by Miss Ray Middleton, with Mrs. Stella McCoy at the piano, sang several folk songs exceptionally well, which was a pleasant feature of the evening's program. The Rev. W. C. Williams, pastor of St. John's, introduced Lieut. H. J. Pinkett, who presided. After the singing of "America," an invocation by the Rev. W. F. Botts, pastor of Zion Baptist church, the chairman introduced the Hon. Ed P. Smith, mayor of Omaha, who delivered a most earnest, sincere and effective address of welcome in which he stressed the fact that Omaha has been made what it is by no one class or race or creed, but by all of our splendid citizenry and that in the problems of reconstruction all must do their part. Chairman Pinkett then introduced Mrs. Jesse Hale Moss, secretary of the local branch of the N. A. A. C. P., who in a most capable and effective speech explained the objects and ideals of the organization and made an appeal for members. The chairman in a brief well-chosen speech introduced the lecturer Dr. DuBois, who told of the origin of the world war, and the relation of Africa thereto. The planting of German colonies in Africa during the session of the congress of Berlin in 1876 sowed the seed which really brought on the harvest of bloodshed in 1914-18. The Negros part in the world war and the rising race consciousness of African peoples are stages in the evolution of world democracy. It was this idea which lead to the Pan-African congress in Paris. The speaker told of the difficulties thrown in the way of this race congress, but finally of successful sessions under the presidency of M. Diagne and himself as secretary. He told of what he had learned of the treatment of our soldiers in France at the hands of some American officers and how the document recently published in The Crisis, which has been sent by Americans to officials of France to prejudice them against the Colored soldiers fell into his hands, and stated that the French officials refused to issue such proclamations and promptly burned them. In closing he said that the returning soldiers re-entering civilian life will not be satisfied until real democracy for which they shed their blood on foreign fields and saw exemplified in France should be established in this land. At the conclusion of Dr. DuBois lecture, which consumed one hour, the chorus sang a closing number and the Rev. M. H. Wilkinson, pastor of Mt. Moriah Baptist church, pronounced the benediction. Several hundred dollars were cleared by the lecture. TUSKEGEE HOLDS TENTH ANNUAL INSTITUTE Tuskegee, Ala., May 28.—The tenth annual session of the Tuskegee Institute summer school for teachers will be held June 9 to July 18. Already applicants are coming in rapidly and the indications are that the attendance of last year will be exceeded. This is the largest Negro summer school in the country. Courses will be offered in English mathematics, science, history, geography, business practice, education International Film Service Memorial day this year takes on a new significance. To the list of those who gave their lives for Liberty a half century ago have been added the names of the boys who have made the supreme sacrifice for Liberty today. This photo shows the funeral of one of these martyrs, the first of an American division to fall in action. His comrades and French brothers in arms attended the funeral. MEMORIAL DAY 1861 ~ 1919 NEVER in the half century of loyal and proud celebration of the day set apart as sacred to the memory of the dead heroes of the nation who fought for the life of the republic and saved its unity and its liberties has there been another day so solemn impressive, so filled with inspiring visions, so glorified by high and vast national undertakings, as this holiday dedicated to patriotic self-sacrifice and exalted service to mankind. It is the greatest of Memorial days, the most impressive celebration of devotion to country which is faithful unto death. In 1898 the coming of Memorial day found the nation at war, indeed, and with a fine, unselfish purpose, but the task was small and easy, for so great a power, and the world as a whole was quiet. The brief conflict with Spain in no vital sense resembled the tremendous world struggle into which the American republic has been forced. Now we realize there has been an altogether different contact with the most vital and fearfully difficult problems of mankind, with opportunities for service which entirely dwarf the problems and possibilities of 19 years ago. This year the people of the United States know that mighty forces hostile to American ideals, American principles of government, American hopes and desires, took the field for the triumph of reactionary militarism, the divine right of kings and the supremacy of armed power. Now it is clear to all who are neither blinded by prejudice nor the victims of stupidity and lying that the free nations of the world had to fight for their freedom, that the countries which love peace had to battle for their security against the upholders of greed and aggression. Today America stands before the physical training for women, first aid, agriculture, handicrafts, domestic science, sewing, canning and manual training. A special feature again this year will be the attendance of the teachers in the schools aided by Mr. Rosenwald. More than 400 of these teachers will be in attendance, taking a special course. The General Education board is paying the carfare of the Rosenwald teachers to and from Tuskegee institute. Several noted speakers will address the teachers throughout the summer school. Dr. R. R. Moton, principal, will deliver a series of addresses. Dr. L. B. Moore, dean of the teachers' college, Howard university, will be present the week of June 17. The week of July 1 Prof. J. R. E. Lee, principal of Lincoln High school, Kansas City Mo., will be the speaker. THE MONITOR e Forget a new significance. To the list of y a half century ago have been added the supreme sacrifice for Liberty al of one of these martyrs, the first action. His comrades and French general. PIAL DAY — 1919 world as the greatest and most unselfish champion of the rights of nations, large and small, that ask nothing more than freedom to live their own lives in their own way and enjoy the security which good intentions toward other countries ought to insure. Now the position of the United States is higher and more potent for right and justice in the councils of the world and the ordering of human life than it ever was before. That is what makes this the finest and highest of Memorial days, the most thrilling in its promise of far-reaching service to the common good of mankind and its assurance that the American republic is to meet, in its mighty bulk and wealth and power, the expectations and hopes which lovers of liberty have built upon its heroic deeds in the weakness and poverty of its youth and the relative meagerness and incapacity of its later struggle to save its own national soul and hold its heritage for generations to come. That is why this is a holiday never to be forgotten by any true American of sensibility and intelligence, who was fortunate enough to be a part of the vast drama enacted, with the wide world for its stage. On the day sacred to the dead who laid down their lives that liberty might live and grow strong and great, the country they loved and served dedicates itself anew to the finest and highest tasks of which nations are capable, at whatever cost in blood and treasure. The spirit of the great days of another generation is awakened and dominant again. The glorious ideals and devotion of the times which made Memorial day possible are giving that holiday new significance and power for good. There is a rebirth of the best and holiest spiritual life of the nation. URBAN LEAGUE OF COLUMBUS MAKES REPORT Columbus, O., May 23.—The first year of the Urban League of Colum Pre-Decoration The F III SOUTH Where Smart Styles $45.00 Suits, special for Thu $25.00 Capes, special for Thu $20.00 Coats, special for Thu $35.00 Dresses, special for Thu $7.50 Skirts, special for Thu $1.50 Wash Skirts, special for $7.50 Georgette Waists, speci day a. m. Pre-Decoration Day Specials ```markdown ``` bus has just closed with an expenditure of little less than $7,000. An amount of $7,000 will be asked for to provide for the work during the next fiscal year. The organization has done effective work in providing for the needs of the people who recently came from the South. 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SOFT Drive Now on for 5,000 M ,000 Member embers 5,000 Members in Omaha Branch National Association for ADVANCED COLORED Membership Join Now in Fi ADVANCEMENT LORED PEOPLE membership $1.00 per Ye Now in Fight for Ju EMENT of PEOPLE 1.00 per Year ght for Justice ADVANCEMENT of COLORED PEOPLE Membership $1.00 per Year Join Now in Fight for Justice Lynching, Jim Crowism and Denial of Civil Rights Must Cease Are You "We Are Coming, Father Ab Coming, Father Abraham, Ten Million With Us?raham, Ten Million Strong!" Are You With Us? "We Are Coming, Father Abraham. Ten Million Strong!" People, taking up Lincoln's cause and fighting to complete the work begun by the Great Emancipator, sends out a call for volunteers. "100,000 Members by its Tenth Anniversary" is our slogan. 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 Mrs. Jessie Hale Moss, Secretary Rev. John Albert Williams, President --- --- --- THE MONITOR ```markdown ``` THE MONITOR Published Every Saturday at Omaha, Nebraska, by The Monitor Publishing Company. Entered as Second-Class Mail Matter July 2, 1915, at the Postoffice at Omaha, Neb., under the Act of March 3, 1879. THE REV. JOHN ALBERT WILLIAMS, Editor and Publisher. Lucille Skagge Edwards and Madrese 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 Crouse 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. MADAME WALKER THE death of Madame C. J. Walker in her palatial home on the Hudson has removed from her earthly sphere of influence one of the most remarkable women of her day and generation. Her summons by death viewed from our limited plane, is a distinct loss to our race at a time when forceful characters like her are sadly needed. But who will dare say that in the spacious fields of the spiritual realm and within the nearer presence of the God she loved and served her intercessions will not prevail for the race she loved? For Madame Walker truly loved her race. Her ambition in the business world was not merely to acquire wealth for wealth's sake, but in order that she might be able to use it for the advancement of her race. When she built her magnificent home, Lenwaro at Irvington-on-the-Hudson, it was not merely for the gratification of vanity or for vain-glory, but to give an opportunity to Negro architects, landscape gardeners and artisans to demonstrate their ability to measure up to the best of the opposite race, and also as an example of achievement which might inspire members of the race to larger endeavors in the many fields of opportunity offered in this country, despite the handicap of prejudice. She gave money generously, but wisely, to encourage worthy objects that make for the advancement of the race. She gave scholarships to Tuskegee and other educational institutions, and generous benefactions to charitable and elemosanry establishments. One of her latest gifts was that of $5,000 to the Anti-Lynching Fund of the National Association for the Advancement of the Colored People of which organization she was an enthusiastic member. Born in poverty and ignorance Madame Walker by dint of industry rose to affluence and culture. From a washerwoman to a queen of finance; from a hovel to a mansion on the Hudson in less than a quarter of a century was the achievement of this woman of our race. Her success and wealth never turned her head nor dimmed her faith in the God whom she was never afraid to confess gave her the power to get her wealth. Her life and achievements in the business world demonstrate the possibilities which lie around us in the United States and should prove an inspiration to us all to make the best of our opportunities however limited they may appear to be. LEX NON SCRIPTA LEX non scripta, means the unwritten law. That is to say an unwritten code or custom which rules in certain localities or among certain groups. For example, the army has its unwritten laws. Among them there seems to be one that no American Negro should aspire to become a commissioned officer. It is this unwritten law which has excluded Negro applicants from West Point. It is this unwritten law which caused the denial of admission of members of this race to the officers' training camps, and moved heaven and earth, figuratively speaking, to prevent the establishment of a separate officers' training camp. This same unwritten law was in evidence on the western front where all was done that could be done to discredit our officers. One of the most glaring examples of the operation of this unwritten law in army circles has been brought to light by the chief of staff's recent action, published in a recent issue, in revoking the outrageous finding of an army board which declared Negroes inherently disqualified, because "deficient in moral fibre" for "officers and leaders of men." One might be inclined to doubt the authenticity of such a statement, which, in our judgment, is a much more serious reflection upon the mentality and sanity of the white army officers who made it than upon that of the Colored applicant, were it not given out officially. But here is the language of the official finding of this brilliant board of officers, with reference to the ap- plication of an overseas officer, for examination as to his fitness for admission into the regular army. "The board recommends that he not examined. Reason: Unqualified by reason of the qualities inherent in the Negro race; an opinion of the board, based on the testimony of five white officers serving with the 368th infantry. NEGROES ARE DEFICIENT IN MORAL FIBRE, RENDERING THEM UNFIT AS OFFICERS AND LEADERS OF MEN." (Caps are editors.) The Monitor respectfully suggests to the war department that the board submitting this remarkable finding be recommended as charter members of a new and much-needed organization to be known as the "I. O. I.'s," Imperial Order of Imbeciles. Of their qualifications for such an order, there ought not be the slightest doubt. But, in all seriousness, is not such a report as this, coming from army officers who are supposed to be men of at least ordinary intelligence, most astounding? Does it not throw a flood of light upon the treatment accorded officers and men of color by many United States army officers? Does it not explain why men like Lieut. Campbell and others cited and decorated for conspicuous acts of bravery and recommended for promotion failed to be promoted? Does it not show the degrading bondage of the lex non scripta which so largely dominates American life and American thought in its dealings with the Colored American? But note the rift in the cloud through which the sunlight of promise of better things, begins to stream. The chief of staff has personally directed the commanding general at Camp Meade to revoke the finding; he has also directed that in the matter of Colored officers being commissioned in the army, there is to be no exclusion on account of color." This decision has been brought about by the fact that Emmett J. Scott took up the matter directly with the war department. This is a victory and shows that reason has not entirely fled. But let us not be deceived. Despite this decision efforts will be made to sidestep the issue and to exclude our men, for the unwritten law is still strong; but we must not yield in our fight for equality of opportunity in army and in the navy and in every department of American life and activity for which our talents fit us. MRS. WALLACE WELFARE WORKER MRS. RUTH WALLACE, who for over a year has been a most efficient investigator and social worker among Colored people of Omaha has been notified by the board of public welfare that upon the demand of the Colored people for a younger woman, her services will terminate at the end of June. The Monitor desires to state that there is no general demand upon the part of the Colored people of Omaha for the removal of Mrs. Wallace. A few sore-heads and knockers, who may be counted on the fingers of one hand, constitute "the Colored people" who want a younger woman. Mrs. Wallace made the position which she now holds. For nearly two years she did voluntary work of this character going everywhere, without money and without price, to relieve poverty and suffering among our people, contributing of her own meagre means to relieve cases of necessity. The board of public welfare about a year ago realized that there was need of just such work as Mrs. Wallace was doing and decided to employ her, which they did on a mighty small salary. But just as soon as it was known that the board intended to employ a welfare worker, people who had done nothing to help create the position, urged that this position should be given to some older resident of the city and not to a comparatively newcomer. However, Mrs. Wallace was appointed, as she deserved to be, and has done most satisfactory work according to the testimony of the members of the board of public welfare, with perhaps one exception, an aged woman of recent appointment THE MONITOR and as her reports will show. As a matter of fact, Mrs. Wallace has been doing the work of three or four women. What is needed is not the retirement of Mrs. Wallace, but her retention and the employment of two or three more well qualified welfare workers. Omaha has a Colored population of nearly 12,000. This population is increasing. The South Side alone could fully occupy the time of two efficient workers, to say nothing of the North Side. Keep Mrs. Wallace on the job as long as her health and strength will permit and appoint one or more other younger women to like positions. We need and ought to have more than one welfare worker among the Colored people. Keep Mrs. Wallace. Dr. DuBois, the eminent scholar, author, sociologist and educator has visted Omaha. He was greeted by an immense audience which should be an inspiration to any speaker. He was given most earnest attention. His lecture, however, produced very little enthusiasm. For some reason he was not en rapport with his audience. Perhaps they were expecting too much; but they were manifestly disappointed. It may be that his lecture has been so censored by the authorities that the startling disclosures which the public was anticipating were eliminated. This, doubtless, accounts for the fact that the lecture left an impression of incompleteness. This defect was apparent, for no topic, save one, that of Africa's connection with the war through the congress of Berlin, discussed by the distinguished lecturer, was finished. Then, too, he presented no new facts, unknown to his audience, and because of this there was manifest disappointment. But that Dr. DuBois is a scholar of the first rank, must be cheerfully conceded by all who were privileged to hear him. He has a richly furnished and well trained mind. His diction is elegant; his English faultless. As a speaker he is most pleasing. He has a quiet easy but forceful method of presenting facts. We are pleased that Omaha has had the opportunity of hearing Dr. DuBois. God made the lark for flights of song Ascending clear to cloudlands' edges; The sparrow's note to float along Among the orchards and the hedges; For poets, too, God sets the mark. Their sphere of songs makes wide or narrow: Some seek the sky as does the lark. Some cling to earth as clings the sparrow. —Charles S. O'Neill. Two little girls were one day playing together in a strange garden, and soon one ran in to her mother full of disappointment: "The garden's a sad place, mother." "Why, my child?" "I've been all around, and every rose has cruel, long thorns upon it!" Then the second child came in breathless. "Oh, mother, the garden's a beautiful place!" "How so, my child." "Why, I've been all around, and every thorn bush has lovely roses growing on it." And the mother wondered at the difference in the two children. ADVICE ABOUT SAVING The practice of laying aside regularly a certain amount of money from earnings before the balance is even touched, is advocated by the savings division of the U. S. treasury department as the most intelligent and surest way of acquiring a personal fund with which to purchase real freedom. Freedom in relation to thrift, it is pointed out, is the liberation of the individual from the restraints imposed by the lack of financial resources. The freedom to go and do what one pleases, as long as he is not interfering with the rights of his neighbor, only becomes actually possible when one has enough moneyi n reserve to carry out plans. Freedom from debt, for instance, freedom to own a home, freedom to obtain special education, freedom to travel and improve one's position, freedom from worryabout old age, etc., are achievable through the power of thrift. Real thrift; according to the treasury department, is established by saving first, systematically, before any outlay is made, and investing safely in some such profitable security as war savings stamps. Besides paying four per cent interest, compounded quarterly, war savings stamps have a special appeal to the intelligent investor because they are absolutely safe and because they are so easily acquired. Thrift stamps only cost a quarter each. When the thrift folder is filled with sixteen DOCTOR DUBOIS ROSE LEAVES Limitations The Rose Garden "How so, my child." stamps, for a few cents additional it may be exchanged at any bank, post-office, or the many stores, offices, etc., where thrift stamps are sold, for an interest-bearing war savings stamp NOT THE FIRST GOLD By Earl Wilkinson, A. E. F. WOULD you steal that neat little chevron of gold And regardless of shrapnel delivered the goods? Now that it's over and the victory won, Who did the fighting and who had the pluck? Who was right on the job against the Hun, And did not whimper about his luck? Who ate at tables and kicked on the mess, While we ate in mud-holes a mighty sight less? Who faced the bullets and swallowed the gas, While the boys back home were enjoying a pass? Who went to bed and slept with great ease, While we had to combat the cooties and fleas? Who spoke with home girls the language they knew, While we with the girls tried to French parley-vous? Who lugged a pack that was fit for a mule From Belfort to Metz, according to rule? The boys back at home, better cared for and slick, Knew little regarding the wounded and sick. Who lay by the roadside, both hungry and cold? But still they will envy their chevrons of gold! And now, in conclusion, I will venture to say: We'll wear the silver if they'll earn the gold. ONE of the main obstacles to the real uplift of the race in America is selfish interests and the lack of cooperation. And our condition will never change until we as a group learn the lesson of working together for the common good. Individuals will succeed and in many instances accumulate considerable wealth; even a few here and there will achieve international fame, like the late Booker T. Washington, Paul Lawrence Dunbar and others; but the rank and file of the masses, the real bone and sinew of the Negro race will always be exploited, lynched and I believe finally subjugated until we learn everywhere throughout America the necessity of organization and co-operation. Pleading for justice and an equal break in the struggle of life is all right, but we even defeat the very thing we most desire when we, through indifference and selfishness, refuse to come together as a people, fighting and working, not alone for civil and political rights, but to build up a strong economic and industrial foundation as well. For it is one of the saddest commentaries on our supposed great achievements since freedom to know that we are almost entirely dependent on the white man for our daily bread. No prophet has as yet told us what the solution of this problem is going to be, but one thing is certain, if we are united, whatever it may be, we shall be in a position to meet it like men. CHANGE DATE OF ISSUE Beginning next week The Monitor will be dated Thursday instead of Saturday and will be a mid-week rather than an end-week publication. We will go to press Wednesday. All copy therefore must be in by Tuesday night. Will correspondents and others govern themselves accordingly. BRILLIANT YOUNG (By Associated Negro Press.) St. Louis, May 28.—John D. Wilkerson, a young man of intelligence in this community, prepared a treatise on his opinion of a case before the St. Louis bar and so cleverly was it prepared that it was thought by experienced white lawyers that it had come from a county judge. Dont' knock; boost. By Samuel Barrett. 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 JONES & REED 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 det 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 WASHINGTON - DOUGLAS INVESTMENT CO. BONDS, INVESTMENTS, RENTALS AND FARM LANDS Phone Webster 4206. 1417 North 24th St. DRUGGIST 0000 NINETY DAY OFFER All new agents $10.00 worth of $5.00. Save time. Just inclose and a shipment will be made the Wire Agents. Hit the iron while Chemical Works Muskogee, Okla. History of Omaha's Professional and firms Phone Webster 1100. General Directors. Auto and Horse Open Day and Night. e with every bit of our experi- tation to make it of utmost artis- sible 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 Paperhanging and Decorating Estimates Furnished Free. All Work Guaranteed. 4827 Erskine Street. Phone Walnut 2111. South & Thompson's Cafe SPECIAL SUNDAY DINNER Stewed chicken 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 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. 18th and Burt Streets. ANDREW T. REED Res. Phone Red 5210. TAILOR 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 The Old Reliable 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 United States Nat'l Bank 16th and Fernam Streets We Have a Complete Line of FLOWER,GRASS AND GARDEN 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 THE OFFICE SUPPLY HOUSE PRINTING COMPANY Three fifty-foot lots and small house. East Omaha. Excellent for raising hogs and chickens. Inquire Monitor office. Events and Persons The local branch of the National Negro Business league met last Friday evening at 2314 North Twenty-fourth street. The constitution of the National league was adopted and Mr. Michael Lynch was elected to the office of auditor. Next meeting Friday, June 6, at the same address. The annual sermon of the Knights of Pythias lodge and its auxiliaries was preached last Sunday afternoon in the Grove M. E. church by the pastor, Rev. S. L. Deas. Ask the grocer, merchant, etc., with whom you trade: "Do you advertise in our paper, The Monitor?" Sergeant Gant of 2711 North Twenty-sixth street has been assigned to Red Cross work in France. He sails June 20 from Camp Pike, Arkansas. Houses for sale in all parts of the city. Tel. Douglas 2842 or Webster 5519. Guy B. Robbins. Mrs. A. A. Ware and children returned from Keokau, Ia., Wednesday, where she spent two weeks visiting her husband's relatives. The tell-a-Fellow Ball-Gram club, judging from the crowd last Monday evening, was a success. Orpheum Garden is popular with all. Smoke John Ruskin cigar. Mrs. James Kirby, 2809 Cunning street, entertained at 2 o'clock dinner Sunday afternoon for Mrs. J. C. McClain of Rock Island, Ill. Covers were laid for six. E. F. Morearty, Lawyer, 640 Bee Building, Douglas 3841—Ady. Mr. and Mrs. James Crowder have moved into their new home, 2631 Parker street. Mrs. Fanny Davis of 1703 North Twenty-fourth street has returned from Parsons, Kan., where she went to bury her mother. Mrs. A. A. Wilson of 2631 Parker street will soon leave for Little Rock, Ark., to visit relatives and friends. Mrs. Nimrod Johnson is spending a few days in Kansas City, Mo., with her mother, who is ill there. Rev. J. A. Broadnax is attending district conference at Bonner Springs, Kas. Mrs. Sullivan of Atchison, Kas., who has been stopping with her daughter, Mrs. Susie Penn, of 3309 Spaulding street, left Thursday for Atchison, Kas. Mrs. Belle Henderson, who was called to Bonner Springs last week on account of the death of her mother has returned. Her sister, who is ill came with her to be placed in the hands of a competent physician here. Mr. Richard Thomas is still on the sick list. Wanted a barber. Good proposition for the right man. 1918 Cuming street. Mr. C. L. Curry has been confined to his home this week suffering from lumbago. Mr. J. N. Gordon of the Gordon Express and Moving company went to Beatrice, Neb., last Thursday and moved his family to Omaha. He left Omaha at 1:30 p. m. Thursday and arrived in Beatrice at 9:15 p. m. Leaving on the return trip at 7 a. m. next day arriving at 5 p. m. R. H. Robbins, the well-known grocer, has leased the premises recently occupied by the Eureka Furniture company for the purpose of adding a meat and fish market to his business. Mrs. Clara Jones, who has been ill for several months, passed away Saturday, May 17. Funeral services were held at St. John's A. M. E. church, of which she was a member and at one time held the office of stewardess. Rev. W. C. Williams, assisted by Rev. W. F. Botts, officiated. Mrs. Jones was a member of Nebraska Chapter No. 42, of which she was a past matron. She was also a member of Ak-Sar-Ben Temple No. 254, S. M. T., and of Queen of the West Tabernacle No. 66, N. T., at Moberly, Mo. Mrs. Jones was a devoted member of church and orders, and her death is a great loss to her many friends. Dr. M. B. Jones of Kansas City, Mo., who was called to the city on account of the illness and death of his mother, Mrs. Clara Jones, returned home Tuesday morning. Dr. Jones reports a wonderful improvement in Omaha. Miss Beatrice McGowan entertained twenty-three girls and boys Monday evening at her residence, in honor of her brother Leonard's birthday. The evening was sport in music and games. At 9:30 p. m. a dainty repast was served. Miss McGowan was assisted by Miss Martha Hodges. Mrs. Hattie May Knight of 2808 R street is ill. Mother Fleming is able to be out again. We are trying to organize a brass band. Any one interested who would like to join call Web. 2965 after 6 p. m. Born, to Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Smith, 2214 North Twenty-eighth street, a nine-pound boy. Mr. Smith, star cornetist, was away on the booster trip with Desdunes' band, when his heir arrived. When Jeff received the news it took the combined efforts of the band and all the boosters to keep him from quitting the band and taking the next train for home. signed by of the la people. which up well-payible was a McMahon er failed a receiver lein, who laundry dry dry. He patronage others ention a feels that for what dry did. Mrs. Robert Allen of Portland, Ore., en route home from a visit to her parents in Montreal, Canada, and with relatives and friends in Boston, New York and Chicago, was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. S. H. Dorsey this week. Mrs. Elizabeth Clarke and her uncle of Winner, S. D., have gone to Brookfield, Mo., for a visit. Mrs. J. C. McClain, matron of the Masonic home at Rock Island, Ill., who has been visiting her sisters, Mrs. C. W. Gardner and Mrs. Ophelia Saffold, left for her home Monday morning. For rent or for sale 5 room cottage, modern except heat. Good Colored neighborhood. $11 a month. Will sell. Price $1,100. Small payment down and $15 monthly. Call Webster 111. The May meeting of the Helpers club was held at the residence of Mrs. Chas. Solomon Monday, May 5. Much business was transacted and there was a good attendance. Mrs. Clara Rogers of 2426 Patrick avenue and Miss Maggie Campbell of 2408 North 25th street have gone to Los Angeles, Cal., to make that city their future home. The U. B. F.'s and S. M. T.'s forty-ninth annual thanksgiving sermon will be preached at Zion Baptist church Sunday, June 1, at 2 p. m., by the Rev. Thos. A. Taggart. Leroy Kelly, one of Omaha's sons, has completed his course at Roger Williams' university, Nashville, Tenn. Mr. Kelly is in Chicago at the present time. Price Terrell, who has been attending Meharry university, has returned to Omaha. Rev. W. C. Williams left Wednesday night for Bonner Springs, Kas., to attend a conference there. Wanted two first-class barbers. For further information write or apply to L. Broomfield, 2024 North 24th street. The Pollyanna Dancing School for children from five to sixteen will be opened Saturday afternoon, June 7, at the Socialist hall, Twenty-first and Cuming streets, by Mrs. Josiah Brown and Miss Lena Paul, with Mrs. Lizzie Buford as teacher. All persons who desire to have their children taught dancing are invited to send them. The hours will be from 3 to 6. Miss Mary Pegg will be the pianist. The lessons will be 15 cents each. CHICAGO LAUNDRY UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT REQUESTS PATRONAGE OF OUR PEOPLE Nearly three years ago, it will be recalled that The Monitor published a note that had been dropped by one of the drivers of the Chicago laundry in Jenkins' barber shop. The note Diamond Theatre The Diamond shows as good pictures as any theater in Omaha. You will be courteously treated and your patronage appreciated. ALHAMBRA The House of Courtesy. 24th and Parker Sts. Wallace Reed in "THE HOSTAGE" Pathe News. Comedy. Wm. Russell in "BRASS BUTTONS" Pathe News. Sunshine Comedy. MON. and TUES.— Tom Mix in "FIGHTING FOR GOLD" signed by one of the then managers of the laundry, insulted the Colored people. As a result the laundry, which up to that time did a large and well-paying business among our people was boycotted. The then owners, McMahon, Whitaker & Kelly soon after failed and went into the hands of a receiver. Last December J. G. Lohlein, who had been with the Kimball laundry five years took over the laundry. He is desirous of having the patronage of our people with that of others and guarantees courteous attention and satisfactory work. He feels that he should not be blamed for what former owners of the laundry did. Nor should he. The former owners have nothing whatever to do with the Chicago laundry now. THE N. A. A. C. P. HOLDS LIVELY SESSION The Omaha branch of the N. A. A. C. P. held an animated session and discussion last Sunday afternoon at St. John's A. M. E. church. The president presided. Upon motion of Mr. Thomas Reese, the rules were suspended and a business session held for the purpose of taking action upon and clearing up certain misunderstandings which had recently arisen because of an invasion of the prerogatives of the president and executive committee. There was a vast deal of oratory pro and con and some heat generated, but it is believed that the atmosphere was cleared by the storm. Mr. John L. Thompson, editor of the Iowa Bystander, of Des Moines, was a welcome visitor and before the real pyrotechnics began delivered an excellent and inspiring address, telling of the splendid work of the Des Moines branch and of the great and true democracy which he believed must come to America through the part our soldiers and civilians have played in the world war. He was given a vote of thanks for his splendid address. Several important committees reported and others were appointed to look after important matters. The next meeting will be held Sunday at 4 o'clock at St. John's church. To whom it may concern. Be it known to all A. F. and A. M. Masons in the city of Omaha that Keystone lodge No. 12, C. J. Good, W. M., will meet the second Sunday in June at 1:30 p. m., at their hall, 25th near N Street. From here they will march to Allen Chapel A. M. E. church, Rev. J. A. Broadnax, pastor. At 3 p. m. there will be a dedication ceremony of a window donated by the lodge. St. John No. 16, and St. Luke No. 14, will be with us. Rev. Frank Wilson, M. W. G. M., will assist. ELECTED DELEGATES TO GENERAL CONVENTION At the annual council of the Diocese of Nebraska held here last week at which the Rev. Ernest V. Shayler of St. Mark's Seattle, was elected Bishop of Nebraska, to succeed the Rt. Rev. Arthur L. Williams, who was loved by all for his broad human sympathies, the Rev. John Albert Williams, rector of St. Phillip's, was elected as one of the provisional or alternate deputies to the general convention which meets in Detroit, Mich., next October. To be chosen as a deputy to a general convention is a coveted honor among Episcopalians, and that Father Williams has had this distinguished honor conferred upon him is gratifying to his many friends. While born in London, Canada, he was reared in Detroit, and it seems most fitting that he should be chosen as one of the delegates of the diocese in which he has served so many years when the convention meets in his old home. 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. 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ANNOUNCEMENT MISSISSIPPI COLORED TEACHERS MEET (By Associated Negro Press.) Meridian, Miss., May 28. The state convention of the Mississippi Colored Teachers' association, just closed here, was one of the best ever held. It was shown that educational work in the state has been rapidly advancing during the past year, and many suggestions were put forward for still greater progress during the next year. The South has at last realized that it is far better to give educational opportunities than to hold the people in ignorance. rantee Clothing 16TH AND DODGE STREETS Summer's Newest Styles Waist Sea SUITS FOR Y $17.50 Newest Colorings of Brown, G MORE CONSERV For Old Furnishings at ist Seam Mo UITS FOR YOUNG ME 7.50 TO $ Colorings of Brown, Gray, Blue and Green MORE CONSERVATIVE MODELS For Older Men. Furnishings at Special Prices $17.50 TO $50 Newest Colorings of Brown, Gray, Blue and Green Mixtures HATS, SHOES, SHIRTS, UNDERWEAR And a Complete Boys' Department. DANCING DANCING Under the Auspices of the Tell-A-Fellow-Ball-Gram EVERY MONDAY EVENING At the Beautiful Orpheum Ga A-Fellow-Ball-Gram EVERY MONDAY EVENING At the Beautiful Orpheum Gai With Its Cozy Nooks and Cool Corners Music ADAMS JAZZ BAND AND Vocal and Instrumental All THEODORE A HOLLAND HARROLD, Tr Don't miss this feature as v ping the light fantastic toe in in the city. Your patronage respectfully anteed. Music By MIS JAZZ BAND AND SAXAPHONE QUAD and Instrumental All Star Entertainers D THEODORE ADAMS, Director BAND HARROLD, Trap Drummer and M miss this feature as well as the opportunity light fantastic toe in the best appointed B patronage respectfully solicited. Good ore ADAMS JAZZ BAND AND SAXAPHONE QUARTET Vocal and Instrumental All Star Entertainers De Luxe THEODORE ADAMS, Director HOLLAND HARROLD, Trap Drummer and Manager Don't miss this feature as well as the opportunity of tripping the light fantastic toe in the best appointed ball room in the city. Your patronage respectfully solicited. Good order guaranteed. W. B. Wallace, President. NTS WANT History of "The American Negro Special Assistant to the Secreta city and full detail, including t a complete record of their service. allace, President. W. H. (Bob) Robins S WANTED "The American Negro's Part in the Wor istant to the Secretary of War, and col ll detail, including the organization and record of their service in Camps and on ba MECHANO-THERAPY— THE DRUGLESS WAY Dr. J. L. Green, the only Colored Mechano-Therapist in the city, treats all chronic ailments without drugs. Over the Progressive Tailor Shop, 1614½ North 24th st. Office phone—Webster 3694. Residence phone—Webster 5875. —Adv. Pay your debts and keep your credit good. Character is the true test. Clothing CO. am Model YOUNG MEN TO $50 ray, Blue and Green Mixtures ATIVE MODELS er Men. Special Prices CING spices of the Ball-Gram Club DAY EVENING the heum Garden By SAXAPHONE QUARTET Star Entertainers De Luxe DAMS, Director ap Drummer and Manager well as the opportunity of trip the best appointed ball room solicited. Good order guar- ADMISSION 50 CENTS W. H. (Bob) Robinson, Sec'y TED ro's Part in the World War," history of War, and collaborating the organization and training in Camps and on battlefields: Music Bv Among the Churches ; St. James A.M.E.Church =A. M. E. Church ; FREMONT, NEB. NEBRASKA CITY, NEB. , SERVICES SERVICES > Sunday School every Sunday, Sunday School every Sunday, * 10 a. m.j Preaching, second and 10 a, m.; preaching, first and . fourth Sundays, 11 a. m. and second Sundays, 1 a. m. and 8 , 8 p.m. p.m, : REV. J. W. STAPLETON, Pastor ; Residence 2315 Madsion Street. - Phone South 2571. Omaha, Nebraska. weetetetecotesoeeceseeneeetetetetentntentntntentetntnenoeonoaoetoeonoeoteeeieieeteteteteieteeeaete SEIT SIRLOIN LIL IL IRS, LEH THERE'S A MESSAGE ny FOR YOU AT a ; “ Bethel Baptist Church |& 2oth and"T Ste, South Side ; SERVICES ' Sunday school, 9:30 a, m. Eom service, 403 8, m Preaching services, 11 a. e m.; 8 p. m. Rev. Thomas A. Taggart, : ace Pere, : 2120 North 27th St. 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. ‘Twenty-second and Paul Streets REY. JOHN COSTELLO, PASTOR. SERVICES Sunday school, 9:20 a, m.; morning service and preaching, 11 a, m.; B. Y. P. U., 5:20 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 26th and Franklin Streets REY, WILLIAM FRANKLIN, Pastor ; 2629 Caldwell Street. Webster 6035. | SERVICES 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, | Ist and 3d Sunday, 4 p. m. seen PLOT OAD OO IONIAN He =a. | A Church Where a — i _ aw A All Are Welcome RAG" ee iN uN |e b __. Services Ae ont gore Sunday School, 10 a. m. eee ot A ie | Preaching, 11 ‘a, m,, 8 p. m. ths pea fy 1 PWR. al} League, 6:30 p. m. Bry [ied PL") Florence P. Leavitt Club, Mon- (iT Weep carers a F day afternoon, LA ar ame Praver Meeting, Wednesday lee os eit) Evening. W. 11 M, 8. Thursday Afternoon Y a = Ladies’ Aid, Friday afternoon, GROVE METHODIST CHURCH Tay PL DEAS Pores 22nd and Seward Sts, Omaha, Neb. Residence 2202 Clark St. Church of St. Philip the Deacon (EPISCOPAL) Twenty-first Between Nicholas and Paul Sts, REY. JOHN ALBERT WILLIAMS, PRIEST Sunday services, 7:30, 10 and 11 a. m, and 8 p. m. COME. YOU ARE WELCOME. ST. JOHN'S A. M. E. CHURCH Rey. W. H. Williams, Pastor. Sunday, May 18, was Women’s day and May 25 was Men’s day. Very ex- cellent programs were rendered on both days, The chairmen of both days, Mrs. David Ferguson and Mr, J. C. Parker, are to be highly congratulated upon such unrivaled success. heii programs were equal to any given in any metropolitan city. The lecture by Prof. DuBois was, indeed, a blooming success. Sunday will be missionary day and the Sunday school will render a splen- did program at its regular service. Mr. Russell Reese was sent to the Sunday school convention, which will convene at Bonner Springs, Mo. The second annual Novelty fair, given by the Ladies’ Aid society, was a complete financial success. ‘The members of the society were very leyal to the chairman, Mrs, Maggie Brown, and the president, Mrs. Nel Gordon, in this strenuous effort. The society, in expressing their sincere gratitude to these two devout work- ers, presented them on last ‘Thursday with gorgeous bouquets. The proceeds from the bazaar were $272.95, for which they thank every patron and patroness. PILGRIM REST BAPTIST CHURCH Rey, W. M. Franklin, Pastor | Last Sunday the services here were well attended, ‘The pastor preached inth e morning, the Rev. P. Thomas of Fort Dodge, Ia., in the afternoon ‘on “Save Your Children” and the Rev. F. K. Union at night, on “Asleep.” Strangers welcome at all services, ALLEN CHAPEL, A. M. E, CHURCH Rev, J. A. Broadnax, Pastor. The ten members of Rev, Mr, Staple- ton's church at Fremont, Neb., re- sponded to the pastor's call for $100 rally. They went over the top with $140, to be used as a building fund. THE MONITOR Rey. Mr. Broadnax assisted Rev. Mr. Stapleton, Allen chapel during the recent absence of the pastor was left in charge of Rev. Mr. Qual, who reports a fine Sunday school and good gen; eral setvices. ‘The pastor desires all members to be present next Sunday, MT, MORIAH BAPTIST CHURCH Rey, M. H. Wilkinson, Pastor. ‘The month of May was, indeed, one of much rejoicing in church activity. Many new members have been added both by letters, grace, experience and baptism, totaling over fifty. Money received during the same period, $570.80. The various auxiliaries have worked successfully. On our special offering, which was planned for Sunday, May 25, a total of $647.75 was taken in, Next Sunday morning is Covenant. Sermon at night, “I Can't Go Back.” Fellowship and Communion, COUNCIL BLUFFS TABERNACLE BAPTIST Rey, J. P. Jackson, Pastor. ‘The prize rally held last Sunday was a splendid success. Nail driving was immensely popular. Morning worship was made impres- sive by the sermon of the pastor. His subject was, “Paul's Heavenly Mis- sion.” ‘The afternoon session was thor- oughly enjoyed by all. Rev, Mr. Cos- tello of Omaha preached a soul-stir- ring sermon. Rev. P, Thomas of Fort Dodge, Ia., charmed his hearers. He was asked to preach again on Wednesday night, ‘The Colored people of this city are buying homes as never before. Sunday afternoon, one week from Sunday, will be young preachers’ day, Rey. J. E. Byrd of Alexander, La., and Rev. J. A. Broadnax of Omaha, South Side, will preach Sunday week at the afternoon service. BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH Rey, T, A. Taggart, Pastor, ‘The pastor preached one of his mas- terpieces on last Sunday evening. Kight additions were made to the church, Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock Rev. Mr. Taggart will preach the annual sermon of the U. B. F, and 8. M. T, te be held at Zion Baptist church, The Mission Circle met last Thurs: day at the home of Mrs, Lula Whidby 2917 R street. ‘They were entertained by Mrs, Mary Brown. COUNCIL BLUFFS NEWS. ‘The Bethel A. M. E. church Aid bazaar, May 21 and 22 proved to be ‘a success, Mrs. Martha Herndon was the chairman of the dinner committee. Mrs, Julia Farmer chairman of the cream committee. Mrs. Ellen Rod- uezer and Mrs. A. A. Green had charge of booth No. 1, Miss Esther Richardson and Mrs. Minnie Hern- don had charge of booth No. 2, Mrs. Gertrude B. Rhonenee had charge of the country store. Mrs, Alice Carter, cashier. The bazaar was conducted by thirty ladies of the aid, clearing $151.85. We owe many thanks to our president, Mrs. L. Payne and her viee president, Mrs, I. Smith, who so faithfully performed their duty. The Bethel A. M. E. church started their rally Sunday, and will continue ninety days, and report the second Sunday in each month, Rev. W. C. Williams, pastor of the A, M. E. church, Omaha, was with us Sunday at 3 p.m, and preached an instrue- tiev sermon. Collection $150, We had a good time in the name of the Lord all day Sunday, Rev. D. W. Dowden, of Albia, Ta., was with us Sunday night. Rally raised Sunday $512.86, The board meeting Monday night was good with 26 present, Friday night No, 1 and 2 boards are giving an entertainment and old folks con- cert. Mr. John L. Thompson, editor of the Bystander, was present at the Bethel church Sunday night. Mr. and Mrs, Macrae and their little niece, who are expected to make this their home Mrs, Ellen Rodrugze is ill at this writing, Rev, R. V. Robertson, Mrs L, Anderson, Mrs. J. Nicholis are all much improved at this writing, NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL In the County Court of Douglas County Nebraska, In the Matter of the Bs: tate of Clara D, Jones, Deceased, All persons interested in said estate are hereby notified that a petition has been field in sald Court, praying for the probate of a certain instrument now on file in said Court, purporting to be the last will and testament of sald deceased, and that a hearing will be had on said petition before said Court on the 2tst day of June, 1919, and that if they fail to appear at said Court, on the said 2ist day of June, 1919, at 9 o'clock a, m. to contest said will, the Court may allow and probate said will and grant_adminis- tration of said estate to Anna D, Travis, or some other sultable person, ‘enter a decree of heirship, and proceed to a set~ tlement thereof. BRYCE CRAWFORD, 5-B1-St-6-11 County Judge. Lincoln Department gt. Cas Le ay a en ee rally, which will be held June 2 at the A. M. E. chureh, Ninth and C streets. A splendid program will be rendered upon that date and every one is cor- dially invited to be present, The prin- cipal speaker of the evening will be Hon. Harrison J. Pinkett of Omaha, ‘The Campfire Girls’ club will give their first play of the season for the benefit of the Old Folks’ Home, at McKinley Center, on June 5. The pub- lic is invited to attend. Although this is a very voung organization they promise to give something worth while, A mock wedding and living models vill be presented at the Mount Zion Baptist church Thursday, May 29, A very suceessful meeting of the N. A. A.C. P. was held Monday even- ing, May 26, at the A. M. E. church, Ninth and C streets. Rev. Mr. Weath- evly of All Souls church was the prin- | ‘cipal speaker of the evening and spoke very enthusiastically over the present | plans of establishing a community | center here. The project, he says, is| a big one and only with co-operation | can it be made successful. He readily’ offers his support to all movements of the N. A. A. C. P. and it is to be re- | membered by the Lincolnites that it was he who royally entertained Dr. W. FE. B. DuBois when he was here. The next speaker was Attorney Sor- enson, who spoke upon the same lines as Dr. Weatherly, saying that when neopie are so narrow-minded as to base discrimination upon color, it only | displays their ignorance and should | Lye inaored. Pollowiog these oemarka | Mr. Harrison gave a brief synopsis | lee various co-operative projects and) |also pledged his interest and assist-| ance wherever it would be most need- | led. The audience was then favored| with two melodies by the Refuge Mis- | isionary Singers, under the direction of Mrs. Richardson. Rev, I. B. Smith, president, made a brief talk and said ‘that at the next meeting they hoped 'to have the present plans in better working order, also hoping to receive | | most of the subscriptions to the com-| munity center at that time and com-| pletet he drive for the 400 member-| ships. Mr, Luther Allen turned into \the secretary, Father T. MeWilliams, | |thirty-two memberships, ‘The next | meeting will be in the near future, | | the date to be announced later. A very pleasing audience was pres- ent to greet Dr. W. E, B. DuBois when he made his appearance last Wednes- |day evening. Their only regret was that he did not have time to make a longer visit in our city. While here jhe was the guest of Dr, Weatherly, |pastor of All Souls chureh, Twelfth |and G streets. On Thursday, before ,his departure to Omaha, Dr. DuBois | |was entertained at a luncheon in his honor at the Y. M. C. A. Rev. I. B. |Smith and Mrs. Nellie Maston were | present at this luncheon. | Mrs, Stella Crews left Wednesday | for Salina, Kan., where she will spend ja few days. | Lincoln will soon be able to boast of its first Colored grocery store and /meat market, It is now being pre- pared for opening on or about June 2 by two of our well known men in the persons of W, R. Colley and C. W. Malone. ‘They are both men who need no introduction, as they are well |known to the community and they | readily assure us that, as ever, they | will endeavor to give every one the [best of service, both in quality of | xoods and efficiency of delivery. | | Lincolnites are proud of the busi- | ness qualities of their people and they are only hoping that in the next year they will be able to boast of a bigger ‘and better Lincoln through the influ- /ence of their Colored business men. Splendid onnortunities are open for wonder-working enterprises. We now have two Colored restaurants, two tailoring establishments, grocery and meat market, several barber shops, pool halls and other business. To enumerate briefly other businesses needed in Lincoln are the following: | Drv roods store, drug store, bank, Y. |M. C. A, furniture and hardware |store, bakery and many others which will not be mentioned at this time. is ho will be the next to fall in line? JOSEPH CARR, Attorney PROBATE NOTICE In the matter of the Bstate of Iola Starns Deecased. Notice is hereby given: ‘That the cred- {tors of sald deceased will meet the ad- ministratrix of sald estate, before me, County Judge of Douglas County, Ne- braska, nt the County Court Room, in said County, on the 1th day of July, isl, and on the 1th day of Septem- ber, 1919, at 9 o'clock a. m., each day, for the purpose of presenting their claima for examination, adustment and allow- ance, ‘Three months are allowed for creditors to present thelr claims, from the sch day of June, 1919, BRYCE CRAWFORD, 5-17-6-7 County Judge, Eseecetnetnetnncetnetetnetnt th SHOE REPAIRING 24207 Cuming Street Announcement Lieutenant H. J. Pinkett, recently returned from service overseas, announces his resumption of the practice of law at Room 19 Patterson Block, 17th and Farnam Streets, June Ast. Lieutenant Pinkett had a very creditable record in the army. He served two terms as Judge Advocate of General Court-Martial ; one month as Assistant Senior Instructor of an Officers’ Training School; one term as a member of a General Court-Martial, and one term as a member of a Spe- cial Court-Martial. He was appointed Battalion Adjutant of the 366th Infantry, and served in that capacity and as Battalion Chief of Staff and Operations from June 15th, 1918, through the active operations in Europe until the re- turn of the organization to the United States March 1st, 1919. Mr. Pinkett is a member of the bar of the Supreme Court of the District of Columbia, the Supreme Court of the State of Nebraska, the United States Court of Appeals of the Dis- triet of Columbia, the United States District Court of Ne- braska, and the Supreme Court of the United States. Residence Phone Webster 3180. ekg é Jenkins’ Barber Shop wr : In our new location everything is a se first class. All barbers are expert 5. a hair cutters. Give us a trial. We ee guarantee service, Electric massage, [= a manicuring. 7 ) « Ice cream parlor and soda fountain 7) in connection under management of aa Miss Ethel Caldwell. a 2122 North 24th St. Webster 2095. Qf Aug OMAHA, NEB. Sa HEAR Rev. Sgt.M. G. Sishuba N. C. 0. OF BRITISH ARMY “WITH THE BOYS OVERSEAS” AT Zion Baptist Church Auspices Sunday School. JUNE 51 8 P.M. Admission, 10 Cents Phone Douglas 1872 Bia FRANK SVOBODA Monuments, Headstones, etc 1215 South 13th St., Omaha, 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 Dressmak- ing a profession that will make you independent, An opportun- ity you cannot afford to neglect. 5 Do not let any reasonable sac- rifiee stand between you and its benefits. ; Visit Our Class Rooms. MRS. C, RIDLEY, : | 1922 N. 25th St. Omaha, Neb. | J. D. HINES © THE TAILOR AND CLEANER | Suits made to order. Hats | cleaned and blocked. Alterations | of all kinds. Call and give usa | trial. ’ Phone South 3366 5132 South 24th Street. / ree eh reete tr If you are seeking a Home See A. J. DAVIS & GO. 220 South 13th St. Over Pope’s Drug Store. Douglas 7150. We have property at prices and terms to please you. ee ois We Operate the One Minute Shining Parlor Chairs for Ladies, Auto Truck and ‘Transfer 1919 Cuming St.~” ; Phone Doug. 3157; Web. 2840. Webster 5660 speeded neeeeeenententtnenentneneneeeneene - T. Hutchison | } First Class Tonsorial Parlors } Best Workmanship Guaranteed » Billiard Parlor in Conneeticr | 1304 North 24th. Web, 3990 resbreiaceve qassenarivelecasscieenemaraieutioi Phone Douglas 3181 | SH Phillips, 0.D. EYE SPECIALIST 2422 Burt St. Omaha, Neb. | ne outers pete cerereesechtet ena | HEINS RESTAURANT 1011 Capitol Ave. / Home Cooked Meals Our Spe- : cialty. | SMITH HEINS, Proprietor. 7