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ALBON L. HOLSEY REPORTED TO SUCCEED EEMT J. Tuskegee, Ala., July 3.—When Mr. Emmett J. Scott was called to Washington to become the Special Assistant to the Secretary of War, his assistant at Tuskegee, Mr. Albon L. Holsey, became the Acting Secretary and later the Secretary to the Principal. It is understood here that since Mr. Scott has resigned to become Secretary-Treasurer of Howard University, Mr. Holsey is to continue in his present relations to the Principal. The duties of the Principal's Executive Secretary are many and varied. He is necessarily required to handle many complex and confidential matters as well as to direct and supervise the work of ten or more stenographers and clerks who constitute the working staff of the Principal's Office. In his annual report to the Trustees, Dr. Moton says of Mr. Holsey: "I wish to speak of the faithful, painstaking service of Mr. Albon L. Holsey, who during Mr. Scott's absence in Washington, has acted as Secretary of the school, and later as Secretary to the Principal. But for his excellent oversight and supervision, the work of the Principal's Office, as well as many other phases of the school's life, might not have gone so smoothly." As associate editor of The Tuskegee Student, Mr. Holsey has edited this publication since Mr. Scott went to Washington and will continue in that capacity. He is also Assistant Secretary of The National Negro Business League and is the Tuskegee correspondent of many daily and weekly newspapers. Mr. Holsey was born at Athens, Georgia, graduated from the Knox Institute of that city and later was a student at Atlanta University. PROMINENT RACE MAN "CROSSES THE BAR" Columbus, O., July 3.—Prof. John H. Jackson, of this city, formerly principal of the Kentucky Normal and Industrial school, died at the age of 68. Prof. Jackson was the first race graduate of Berea, in Kentucky, and was known nationally as an educator and public spirted citizen. He leaves a wife, Ida Joyce Jackson, treasurer of the National Federation of Colored Women's clubs, and considerable property. For a while Prof. Jackson was secretary of the Columbus Spring Street branch Y. M. C. A. and had been a delegate to republican national conventions several times. DOCTOR CHRIS BAKER DIES (By Associated Negro Press.) Richmond, Va., July 3.—"Doctor" Chris Baker, for more than fifty years connected with the Medical college of Virginia, died recently, after a long illness. Baker had charge of the anatomical department. He was known and respected by every man who attended the college. SHIRT FACTORY TO OPEN IN YORK, PA (By Associated Negro Press.) York, Pa., July 3. Through the efforts of Dr. George W. Bowles, a large New York firm will soon open a shirt factory in this city to employ Colored girls. Mr. Advertiser: or is read in prac Colored family council Bluffs and a wide circulation and other states. The Monitor is read in practically every Colored family in Omaha, Council Bluffs and Lincoln. It has also a wide circulation in Nebraska and other states. Do You Want This Trade? GROWING. THANK YOU! $2.00 a Year. 5c a Copy SELF-DETERMATION AGAIN THE CRY OF THE PHILIPPINES (Special to The Monitor.) Washington, July 3.—"It is for the best interest of both the United States and the Philippines that the independence of the latter country be recognized and established at this time." This was the keynote of the request of the Philippine mission for an immediate and final solution of the Philippine problem made before a joint meeting of the Philippine committee of the senate and the insular affairs committee of the house which was called specially to receive the memorial and arguments of the representatives of the Philippine government and the Filipino people. Manuel L. Quezon, president of the Philippine senate and chairman of the Philippine mission, presented the memorial, and declared that the Filipino people would be "sorely disappointed" if independence was not granted soon. He declared that the Filipino people had no fear that Japan had designs upon the islands, and were perfectly willing to accept independence either with or without a guarantee of protection by the United States, as the latter might think best. Francis Burton Harrison, for six years governor general of the Philippines urged that congress carry out its promise of independence. He said that the people in his opinion were fully able to maintain a stable government. He declared the Filipino officials were as intelligent and trustworthy as any men he had ever met anywhere in the world. "Such a step," declared the petition, "will insure the maintenance of a firm and lasting friendship between the two peoples, and will foster the free development of their commercial relations in the future; it will place on a high level the honor of America by the fulfillment of her repeated promises to grant freedom to the Filipino people, and thus perpetuate in the hearts of the Filipinos the sentiments of gratitude and affection which they now entertain towards the American people. "It is confidently hoped and believed that congress will not suffer this opportunity to pass by at a time when the whole world is so anxious to establish international relations upon newer and more solid foundations of universal justice and liberty. America has constituted herself as the champion of the rights of humanity in the present war, and due in a great measure to her heroic efforts and generous aid, the world has been saved from the thrallom of greed and oppression, and the rights of small and weak nations to exist in like manner as the great nations, vindicated. "The recognition of the independence of the Philippines at this time will constitute an object lesson to the whole world in respect of the lofty and altruistic aims which have prompted America to take part in the great war, for it will furnish a practical application of the doctrine proclaimed by her of giving to all peoples the right o self-determination." WINSTON-SALEM LOSES A PROMINENT CITIZEN (By Associated Negro Press.) Winston-Salem, N. C., July 3.—Prof. S. A. Smith, principal of Depot school, this city, died last week. Prof. Smith was a resident here more than twenty years, and was a graduate of Shaw university. He was highly esteemed by both races. THE MONITOR OMAHA, NEBRASKA, JULY 3, 1919 1940 Where the City Will Hold Its Monster Fourth of July Celebration "THE GROUNDS OF THE NEGRO'S HOPE" (By Associated Negro Press.) Beloit, Wis., July 3.—Painting a vivid word picture of the "Grounds of the Negro's Hope," Dr. P. O'Connell, noted preacher, held spell-bound a perspiring audience in Beliot college chapel. Between every perspiration drop there was a laugh and between every laugh a sudden rapt attention to the speaker's forceful praise of the progress his race has made. "Of all the soldiers who answered the call to have democracy," Dr. O'Connell declared, "the Negroes stand at the top." The Negro stands at least among the chief of those who went to the rescue of civilization. They were heroes, their every death-dealing instrument known to man was in their midst. Now you and I must be heroes here. "The Negro race, which has suffered more than any race, is distinguished by an invincible hope. This hope is not a dream of sensual things, but a desire for all the privileges of doing and being all that becomes a man. It is the hope for freedom to earn a living, freedom to vote, freedom to be treated civilly as a man, freedom to unite with fellow citizens in building up his community, freedom to make the supreme sacrifice for the good of mankind and the freedom to glorify God. "The Negro's hope springs first out of his natural constitution which he brought from sunny Africa; second from consciousness of power; third, from what the white man has done for him; and fourth, in the providence of God who doesn't mean that the Negro should be an underling all of his life." "There is one mistake the white makes," he said, "which is thinking he is the only 'pebble on the beach.' The war has shown that the white folks of America could not impregnate Europe with their attitude toward the Negro. Not everybody feels toward the Negro as the Americans do. All southern Europe is human toward the Negro. He feels human among them all on the Mediterranean. The great majority of the human race, instead of despising the Negro, is deeply interested in him. He is a favorite in France. "The Negro has been carried into every country. He has been married to people of all races. The Negro is at the bottom of humanity and is making the world akin." NEW YORK WANTS CITY MAGISTRATE (By Associated Negro Press.) New York, July 3.—Mayor Hylan has been asked to give recognition to the Negroes of this city by appointing James D. Carr a city magistrate. Mr. Carr was formerly an assistant district attorney and for some years has been a deputy assistant corporation counsel, caring for cases in the municipal courts. Mayor Hylan, being engaged, directed his secretary to give every consideration to the delegation visiting his office. The mayor promises to give the request his most careful consideration. 600 DELEGATES ATTEND N. A. A. C. P. CONFERENCE (By Associated Negro Press.) Cleveland, O., July 3.—The sessions of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, in the tenth annual conference were attended by more than 600 delegates from every section of the country, and a number of foreign countries. The Spingarn medal this year was awarded to Archibald H. Grimke, of Washington, D. C., lawyer, author and former United States consul to Santo Domingo. Mr. Grimke is president of the Washington branch of the N. A. A. C. P., which is one of the strongest in the association. JUDGE WILLIAM HARRISON, Formerly of Oklahoma City, Okla., Now of Chicago, Ill. Judge Harrison spoke at the Calvary Baptist church (white), July 1, 1919, under the auspices of the Pilgrim Rest Baptist church (Colored), whose pastor is Rev. William M. Franklin. The judge spoke upon the subject, "The Hour Has Come," and from the time he uttered the first sentence to the close of the last sentence his was an intelligent, constructive, instructive and convincing message, sustaining his nation-wide reputation as one of the most eloquent, logical, scholarly, forceful and convincing speaker on the American platform. The judge delivered an address that Omaha will never forget. Some of the things he said: "The white dailies of our country should be fair and publish the doings of the best Negro as well as the misconduct of the worst Negro. The best white man and the best Negro must work side by side in giving the world real democracy. The Negro is an American citizen and has fought the battles of his country in every pivotal battle of the nation's existence. The hour has come for the nations of the world to treat all of their citizens and subjects precisely and exactly alike. The battles of the world must be fought out and settled in the hearts of men. "Philosophy, science, diplomacy, constitutional lawyers, statesmen, etc., have failed to bring peace to the world because they failed to get the fundamentals of peace which are to be found in the Book of Deuteronomy and the New Testament." GOV. CATTS OF FLORIDA RECEIVES DELEGATION FROM NEGRO UPLIFT ASSOCIATION (By Associated Negro Press.). Miami, Fla., July 3—Attorney R. E. S. Toomey, legal advisor and state organizer of the Negro Uplift Association, who recently headed a delegation that visited the state capital and presented to the president of the senate and speaker of the house of representatives a memorial urging that no color line be drawn in the making up of lists for jury service, addressed a letter to Governor Catts in which he deplored the lack of consideration given the memorial by the state executive. To this letter Governor Catts made reply that he had nothing to do with the disposition of the memorial by the senate or the house, but that he will endeavor to safeguard the interests of all people in Florida on a just basis. "The Negro Uplift Association of Florida," wrote the Colored attorney to the governor, "is not unmindful of the courteous reception and hearing accorded to its delegation (which recently waited on you) by your excellency, the president of the senate and the speaker of the house. It still regrets and deplores the lack of consideration given the memorial placed in your hands by the members of both houses. "Feeling, however, confidence in your effort to have all officers keep the law and in your purpose to secure for all Floridians a square deal, we respectfully ask that you impress upon the sheriffs of each county the duty of including in their jury list all qualified citizens and requesting them to eliminate no such citizen because of race, color or previous condition of servitude." "Trusting that the governor of the great state of Florida will see his way clear to grant this request and act in accordance on behalf of nearly one-half of the population of the state of Florida." GORMAN, TEXAS, VOTES TO ADMIT COLORED CITIZENS (By Associated Negro Press.) Gorman, Tex., July 3.—Colored people are to be admitted to this town, according to unanimous vote of the Chamber of Commerce. The city council and Chamber of Commerce will adjust the problems of living conditions, schools, social justice and other questions that may arise. Gorman is a rapidly growing oil town, and developments are so fast that the town and territory need all the first class citizens obtainable. Already several hundred have come. PECULIARITIES OF SPEECH (By Associated Negro Press.) Richmond, Va., July 3.—The Virginians have some peculiarities of speech not heard among their descendants in the southwest, and on the South Carolina coast, especially in Charleston, there is a peculiar accent. This is heard, too, to some extent in Savannah. The Negroes of the coast region thereabout speak the so-called gullah dialect, not like that spoken by any other Negroes anywhere in the south. Vol. V. No.1 (Whole No.209) PIONEER ORGANIZATION OF COLORED RAILWAY WORK- ERS PLAN PROGRAM (By Associated Negro Press.) Washington, D. C., July 3.—International officers and field organizers of the pioneer organization of Colored railroad men convene at their headquarters here to plan further action as to the policy to pursue in securing the Negro railway workers of the country in their jobs and rights and to have proper enforcement of the present laws of the R. R. administration. International President R. L. Mays, will be in conference with First Vice President Benjamin J. Davis of McGeehue, Ark., representing switchmen and brakemen; First Assistant Vice President T. C. Jefferson of Savannah, Ga., firemen; R. B. Holmes, southeastern general chairman of Colored trainmen; Fifth Vice President J. A. Ross of New York, Pullman porters; Field Organizer A. E. Stormm, Philadelphia; dining car men, Third Vice President Tony Davis, Meadville, Pa.; shop crafts and deputy field organizers, Alex Jones, Florence, N. C.; Walter Jones, Sanford, Fla.; I. L. Benjamin, Richmond, Va. The presidents of a score of eastern locals will also be in attendance. These men represent the Railroad Men's International Industrial Association, chartered five years ago by the state of Illinois. The one outstanding feature of the war period in Negro labor circles is the series of successful fights made by this association for Colored railroad employees. By a masterful plea their president first won "Equal Pay for Equal Service" from the federal wage commission and Director General McAdoo. Later interpolation No. 13 and succeeded in securing the issuance of supplement No. 12 beat the roads in their plea for a review and a different ruling, resulting in many Colored head-end men receiving as much as a thousand dollars in back pay. Increases to Pullman and dining carmen resulted from the efforts instituted by this association, and the association is, in fact, a federation of all crafts of Colored R. R. workers, under the leadership of a capable vice president, elected from the particular craft. While the association now has many thousand members in 39 different states, the object of the present conference is to reform the lines for a supreme effort to combine the many independent organizations of Colored men, whose recent formation will only divide the strength of the Colored railway men. Congressman M. B. Madden of Illinois will be presented with a memorandum outlining the Negro railway workers views on legislation which may come before congress affecting government control of railroads. Attorney W. L. Houston, former grand master of the Odd Fellows, and for 29 years a practitioner in the district courts, is the permanent Washington representative. Hon. Jas. E. White, law parner of Col. Franklin Dennison, and S. A. T. Watkins of the K. of P. is the general counsel at Chicago. Mr. White recently appeared before the U. S. supreme court here for Georgia Templars and tried the Colored Mason's case in Texas. A DEMAND FOR EQUAL PAY FOR EQUAL WORK (By Associated Negro Press.) St. Petersburg, Fla., July 3.—Labor conditions in this place continue disturbed, and there is much talk now of a strike, and the race laborers have caught the contagion. The union workmen here are asking increase in pay, and are talking strike unless they get what they ask for, and the contractors are refusing to pay more money to anyone. There is much talk of a general strike by the Colored laborers of all classes. Pamphlets have been circulated among them urging that they demand equal rights with the white people, and it is claimed that the K. of P. society is behind the movement which resulted in so many Colored men qualifying as voters by paying poll taxes. The lodge practically ordered the members to pay up, and qualify as voters. $90,000 RACE SANITARIUM (By Associated Negro Press.) Milledgeville, Ga., July 3.—A new building for Colored patients has just been completed and turned over to the trustees of the Georgia State Sanitarium. The building will accommodate 400 and cost $90,000. For Monitor office call Doug. 3224. 2 RACIAL FRICTION MUST GIVE WAY BEFORE PROGRESS (By Associated Negro Press.) Raleigh, N. C., July 3.—"We believe that the time has come when in the home, in the school, in the church, that factional differences, denominational strife, and racial friction should be lost sight of and the children and the people be taught their proper relation to one another and that all differences should be settled on the basis of the fatherhood of God and the brotherhood of man. So declared the report of the committee on race relations at the annual meeting of the Colored State Teachers association which adjourned in Raleigh yesterday after adopting the report which embraced this sentiment as a clause. In its closing session, the convention considered very seriously the question of race relations and the best ways of promoting a more sympathetic understanding. Dr. A. M. Moore, in his presidential address before the body suggested that perhaps there is too much discussion of late about race antipathy, hatred and prejudice. "Little headway can be made," he added, "by continually nagging and complaining. The better way would be to seek wisely some plan to adjust frictional issues. Evidently the main accomplishment of the recent world war so far is that we have now a better opportunity to discuss peace terms than we had before. Men are entitled only to meritorious rights, or rights that come by virtue of their character, ability and patriotism. "The duty of the hour," he continued, "demands that teachers and leaders of both races apply themselves to the humane task of establishing amiable relations between the races. This must be done for the common good of all. The nightmare of social equality is the vitriol that poisons our political and national life. You, fellow teachers, must sanely teach, fraternity and fidelity, which, is practised will solve the issues that distress us as citizens of the great American republic." The committee on race relations was composed of J. A. Cotton, Henderson; C. M. Eppes, Greenville; W. A. Patillo, Tarbore; Annie W. Holland, Bayboro; J. E. Holder, Kinston; E. E. Smith, Fayettville. DR. DANIEL H. WILLIAMS PRESENTED LOVING CUP (By Associated Negro Press.) Chicago, July 3.—On the occasion of the Ninth annual session of the Pan-Missouri Medical association, which convened in Kansas City, Mo., last month, Dr. Daniel H. Williams, of this city was presented with a loving cup, sterling silver, and standing more than two feet high. It bears this inscription: "Presented to Dr. Daniel H. Williams, A. M., M. D., F. A. C. S., by the Pan-Missouri Medical association as an expression of appreciation in advancing the medical profession in this state and nation. Ninth annual session, June, 1919, Kansas City, Mo.; officers, Dr. J. A. Crossland, president; Dr. William J. Thompson, secretary; Dr. J. F. Shannon, treasurer; Dr. E. C. Bunch, president Kansas City Medical society." The doctors of Missouri and Oklahoma are among the most progressive of the entire country. CLORED MEN FIGHT BEST UNDER OWN LEADERS (By Associated Negro Press.) Cleveland, Ohio, July 3.—Emmet J. Scott, assistant to Secretary Baker, forecast the inclusion of a separate Negro division under Colored officers in the new regular army program, in an address before the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People held in St. John's African Methodist Episcopal church. "The war," said Mr. Scott, "has demonstrated that Colored men will follow their like into battle." While commending Secretary Baker for his effort to "act without prejudice toward the Colored soldiers," he asserted there should have been 8,000 Colored officers instead of 1,200. This he said, is based on the number of Colored troops engaged, which was placed at 400,000. The Monitor's Phone Number Is Douglas 3224 NATIONAL HEADWAITERS CONVENTION BEST IN TWENTY YEARS (By Associated Negro Press.) New York, July 3.—The best annual convention of the National Association of Headwaiters held in recent years was held on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday of last week at the National Headwaiters of the Association, 436 Lennox Ave., New York City. The Association, which has been in existence for over twenty years and which takes into its membership headwaiters, side waiters and other employees connected with dining room service, has up to the convention this year, afforded death benefits for only men in the headwaiter class. An amendment to the constitution which was proposed by Dr. B. C. Waller, secretary of the association, was adopted and will give to the side men death benefits and other rights which have heretofore been confined to the men in the headwaiter class. This move is made to attract the side men to the organization and is carrying out an agreed plan for broadening the scope of activities of the organization. The officers following were elected for the term of two years: President, A. M. Thompson; fist vice president, L. S. McLane; second vice president, W. E. Reed; third vice president, S. A. Patterson; secretary, Dr. B. C. Waller; treasurer, Jos. T. Lee. The members of the Board of Governors as elected are: Chairman, J. T. Brown, William Dill, Jos. Queenman, R. D. Brooks, N. F. Berry, J. A. Joyner, Thos. H. Alston, H. H. Ham, R. W. Bell. INFORMAL MEETING OF NEWSPAPER MEN (By Associated Negro Press.) Chicago, July 3.—Clarence F. Sparks, business manager of the Dallas, Tex., Express, is in the city getting ideas in the interest of his newspaper, which is one of the most substantial of the race. Mr. Starks said to a friend: "I have come to Chicago to see how you boys put it over." He has spent considerable time with members of the Defender staff, and made his headquarters at the Associated Negro Press offices, and has been extended every courtesy by the Fourth Estate workers. In appreciation for this consideration, Mr. Starke gave a very delightful dinner in the Royal Gardens gold room. On this occasion ideas for newspaper betterment were exchanged. Those present beside the host were: Dr. Frank J. Hawkins, Dallas, Tex; Claud A. Barnett, director the Associated Negro Press; Nahum Daniel Brascher, editor in chief of the Associated Negro Press; George H. Walker, treasurer the Associated Negro Press; the following from the Chicago Defender staff, Phil A. Jones, business manager; Cary B. Lewis, managing editor; L. C. Harper, city editor; A. N. Fields, assistant city editor; Tony Langston, dramatic editor, and Willis N. Huggins, managing editor the Chicago Searchlight. VOCATIONAL SCHOOL ENROLLS 142 PUPILS (By Associated Negro Press.) West Raleigh, July 3.—Over 142 Colored pupils in eight counties of the state are receiving vocational agricultural training under the supervision of the state board of vocational education. According to Roy Thomas, who has charge of this agricultural training the schools now being conducted are located in Pitt, Orange, Pamlico, Sampson, Berite, Martin, Johnson and Wake counties. In addition to the course of instruction given, the pupils are cultivating 105 acres in crops and raising 35 animals as home project work. BALTIMORE TO IMPROVE HOUSING AND HEALTH (By Associated Negro Prass.) Baltimore, Md., July 3.—To improve housing and health conditions among the Negro population of Baltimore an effort will be made this summer to revive the work begun along these lines by a commission appointed by Mayor Preston in 1917. The commission had begun a city-wide survey of conditions in the Negro sections when its work was halted by the declaration of war. It is said that the commission is now ready to take up the work where it left off, if the approval and cooperation of the present city administration can be obtained. ANOTHER RACE JOURNAL ENTERS THE FIELD (By Associated Negro Press.) Chicago, July 3.—The first number of the Chicago Whip, a new race newspaper, has made its appearance. It is an eight page, seven column edition, and sets about talking like a grown person. William C. Linton, is editor; Eugene V. Marshall, associate editor; Clarence E. Muse, dramatic editor and William Buckner, sporting editor. The offices are at 3613 State street. THE MONITOR THE PERISCOPE In the Enemies Lines The formation of the Lincoln League of America is a new departure. The white south wishes it thoroughly understood and advertised that in the matter of dealing with the Negro, its ideas shall prevail. Counsel, co-operation or advise has been consistently and persistently resented, for the most part. On the particular subject of voting, the white south has openly and boastingly defied not only the Negro, but the United States government. Thus far it has gotten away with both without any considerable trouble or worry. The strong possibility of woman's suffrage being attached to the constitution of the United States, has recently caused considerable worry, and movements of the Lincoln League kind are calculated to cause trouble, in the event that logic and reason are eliminated in the program—when it comes to dealing with the Negro, those two elements have never been pinched, as it were. The Urban League. The National Urban League, of which Eugene Kinkle Jones is the chief executive force, has made a splendid place for itself in the economic life of the nation. This organization has been in progress for a number of years, and its work has been effective. The last three years, however, has seen tremendous growth, for with the great migration from the south, this organization has most effectively met the needs of the hour. While there are branches in all of the larger cities, including New York, Pittsburg, Cleveland, Detroit, St. Louis, Kansas City, and elsewhere, the Urban League of Chicago furnishes a ready point for illustration. T. Arnold Hill, a young man thoroughly qualified, is the executive secretary. The general offices of the work are in a splendidly equipped building on Wabash avenue. The budget the first year was $3,000; the second year $9,000; the third year, current, $16,000. As a matter of fact $25,000 should be the minimum considering the splendid work accomplished. In the adjustment of racial relations, creating a better understanding, solving the housing problems, providing employment for both men and women. and in many other respects, the Urban League is doing a righteous and necessary work. Class Distinctions Must Go. Class Distinctions Must Go. Delegates attending the jubilee convention of the joint centenary committee of the Methodist Episcopal church, held last week in Columbus, Ohio, sounded the keynote of present day problems by declaring that power, whether political, economical or industrial, must not be monopolized by one class to the detriment of the other, and that class distinctions must be abolished. Upon this rock, we build our church, "and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it." There is nothing like looking facts in the face and facing the issue. There is nothing to be gained by trying to fool one's self. The convention adopted resolutions stating that much of the present social unrest is due to conditions which had existed previously but were not recognized until demonstrated by the war. The Mississippi Governor. The governor of Mississippi, in his pigmy sense of justice has stated a fact. Previous to the lynching of another Negro, when appealed to for assistance, he declared his inability to do anything, and said: "Nobody can keep the inevitable from happening." That, indeed, is a historical utterance that will be remembered with the great utterances of all times. But aside from the fact than this tiny governor of state, where more than half of the population is Negroes, made this statement regarding the "inevitable" lynching of a dying man, it must be applied to him, and to all others and all things south, and north too, where prejudice, unfairness, and discrimination, of any kind to any The People's Omaha's Lea 111 South We carry a full line of drugs make a specialty of a full line of Exelento Hair Pomade Aida Pomade Plough Hair Dressing Palmer's Hair Dressing Dr. Fred Palmer's Hair Dress Nelson's Hair Dressing Elite Hair Pomade Herolin Hair Dressing Hygienic Hair Grower Black and White Quinine Pom Straightening Combs A full line of face lotions a above prices. Why not trade We deliver any place in Omah The Peoples Drug Store Omaha's Leading Druggist --- and all, are practiced. As surely as the sun shines, or as the stars twinkle, or as God is just—which he undoubtedly is—the inevitable is going to happen to all those who countenance or participate in any or all forms of crime or oppression. It is going to happen, calmly, orderly, and lawfully it is hoped, but God hasten the day. Nevertheless, and notwithstanding the Lincoln League of America has set out to perform a necessary task in a fundamental, progressive, intelligent, determined and conclusive way. The League is making no threats, but the whites have already done so to a number of the southern members who have declared themselves. It is to be hoped that the League will not weaken, and that southern buffoonery, so long practiced, will not alarm. The Negro must be accorded the privilege of voting in the south, and the southern whites—if they are superior as they claim—should be good sports and win or lose on merit. Forging Ahead. In the midst of the general social unrest, it is gratifying to note that many good things have been said in recent months in behalf of justice. The subjects touched have been many and varied, but for the most part come under the heads of patriotism, valor of soldiers, industrial opportunity, lynching and disfranchisement. Newspapers and public speakers, north and south, have had very favorable things to say. It is now the unqualified duty of the race, in every part of the land, to work for the crystallization of these fine sentiments into concrete reality; in other words, proceed on the ground that they all meant what they said from their heart out, and not from their heads up. Put it up to them to deliver in concrete form; let the fine words be turned into living deeds, while the time is opportune, and before they forget. Now is the time to forge ahead. The American white people are very proud of their word—if they are properly reminded, or do not forget. NEGRO SERVANT MADE BENEFICIARY (By Associated Negro Press.) Stamford, Conn., July 3.—An administrator has just been asked for the estate of Miss Charlotte C. Wardlow, a spinster, who died at the State hospital for insane last September. Miss Wardlow executed a will leaving all her property to William T. Harris her Negro servant. The estate is said to be worth $500,000. In some mysterious manner much of the property has disappeared, and the authorities are investigating. LET ME SELL YOU GROCERIES N. SLOBODISKY 20th and Paul Streets 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? 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"Let each of us make ourselves worthy of the new order of things that the reconstruction period brings about and which, without doubt, is going to elevate and enlighten us," said Dr. Kelly Miller, dean of the Howard University of Washington, D. C., one of the foremost educators in the United States, in a lecture at the Mosaic Temple, Ninth and Broadway. Dr. Miller spoke on "The Negro in the New Reconstruction," under the auspices of the First aBptist Church, which is endeavoring to raise $10,000 to build an annex. He was introduced by J. H. McConico, auditor of the Mosaics Templars, who said Dr. Miller is one of the foremost scholars since the emancipation. As a result the world war, Dr. Miller said, the Negro race will from an economic, educational, moral and efficient standpoint. He said the world as a whole will be elevated, but declared the Negro will be the greatest benefactor. COLORED STUDENTS HOLD CONFERENCE Talladega, Ala., July 3.—The annual Colored student conference was held at Talladega college under the auspices of the National Board of the Young Women's Christian association, from June 6 to 16, and was a big success. The program outlined for Colored girls attending schools and colleges to carry out during the reconstruction period is comprehensive in scope. Twenty-five colleges were represented. The program was a varied one and included bible classes, directing the girls to see their responsibility for a new world and world fellowship classes, to broaden interests and sympathies of these girls, giving them a realization of the oneness of all people. Miss Edith M. Dabb, national student secretary for Indian schools, was executive. Dr. William De Barry of Springfield, Mass., gave a series of addresses on "A Living Faith for an Age of Rebuilding." 'BLACK STAR LINE' RESTRAINED (By Associated Negro Press.) New York, July 3.—"The Black Star Line," advertised as "a fleet of steamships to trade in the interests of the Colored race," by the Universal Negro Improvement Association and the African Communities League, with headquarters at No. 38 West 185th street, was torpeded and sunk by Assistant District Attorney Kirloe. He instructed Marcus Garvey, Colored, president of both organizations, to refrain from collecting any more funds. Garvey promised to refrain. According to Mr. Kilroe, who has examined Garvey and his "General Ladies' Secretary," Amy Ashwood, also Colored, of No. 552 Lennox avenue, Garvey has collected about $3,000 in this city and throughout the United States and Canada. The investigation was made at the request of a committee of the association, who complained that Garvey's organizations were about bankrupt. G. O. P. LEADERS ABANDON SEGREGATION SCHEME (By Associated Negro Press.) Brooklyn, N. Y., July 3.—Negro republicans of Brooklyn have forced the G. O. P. leaders to abandon their scheme to segregate the Colored voters in the approaching political campaign. At a meeting of the Republican County Committee they informed that the discrimination against them would be stopped and that they would be considered on equal footing with the white men and women in the management of the campaign. George E. Wibecan, leader of the Colored race here, who championed the cause of his people, said the victory won by his race was due largely to the wide publicity given to the complaint by the Associated Negro Press. The republican leaders have decided to give up their idea of appointing a committee of ten Negroes to work among their own people during the campaign and to represent the Colored voters at the unofficial convention at which the party candidates will be designated. Instead, one Negro will be added to the County Committee in each Assembly District, increasing the Colored representation by twenty-three. NINTH ANNUAL CONVEN- TION OF NEW YORK KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS (By the Associated Negro Press.) Albany, N. Y., July 3.—More than 400 delegates from all sections of the state will attend the four days' session of the 30th annual convention of the Grand Negro Lodge Knights of Pythias and the ninth annual convention of the grand court, O. O. C., of New York, N. A. S. A. E. A. jurisdiction of New York in Turn Verein hall, Schnectady, July 20, 21, 22 and 23, under the joint direction of Crescent lodge No. 46, and Hiawatha court No. 39 of Schnectady. Delegates are expected from New York, where there are seven lodges; New Rochelle, where there are three lodges; Buffalo, Rochester, Utica, Hudson, Albany, Amsterdam, Gloverville, Syracuse and Elmira. Provision will be made to entertain the guests at the homes of the members. Hotel accommodations will be provided for a large number. Herman H. Phoenix, Schnectady, is chairman of the arrangements. HARMONIOUS RELATIONSHIP CAN BE CULTIVATED (By Associated Negro Press.) Worcester, Mass., July 3.—Harmonious relations between whites and Negroes of the South can readily be cultivated, is the conclusion of R. H. Leavell of Mississippi, one of the investigators on Negro migration in 191-17, the report on which has just been issued through the office of the Director of Negro Economics. Mr. Leavell cites particularly, among the experiences of a number of communities, the case of Adams county, of which Natzche, Miss., is the county seat. The harmony existing there, he believes, is due to the close contact of the leaders of the two races. Relations are most cordial, he asserts, where white illiteracy is lowest. THE MONITOR where communities have existed for generations, and whites and blacks have long been in contact; where the soil is fertile; where right of trial in court is maintained for Negroes, and where Negroes are encouraged to own property. 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The People's Drug Store, 111 S. 14th St. Williamson's Drug Co., 2306 N. 24th St. Holtz Drug Store, 2702 Cuming St. Melchor Drug Co., 4826 South 24th St. Toben's Drug Co., 2402 N St. Brown Park Pharmacy, 21st and Q Sts. 1 2 Character is the true test. NEGRO PROBLEM IN AMERICA Installment No. 2 From 1619 to 1865 the Negro race was held in slavery. During that regime all of the horrors of bondage were inflicted upon the race. So much so, that the race is still suffering from its pernicious influences. Our heritage from slavery was illegitimacy, race depreciation, race division, illiteracy, poverty and immorality. These were our assets when freedom came and with these assets we faced the white man with his centuries of civilization behind him. That we lived at all is a marvel. But when we take into account the progress we have made during the last half century it almost passes belief. But figures don't lie. The rise and progress of the race under such adverse conditions shows two things, first our inherent capabilities and mental powers, and second, what we could do if given a chance. And it is because of our past history in America, a condition over which we had no control, and brought about by the greed, avarice and cruelty of the Savon, that the dominant race should recognize its moral duty to the Negro without question. And yet this is one of the most difficult things for him to see. So difficult, and yet so lucid that I sometimes think he does not want to see it. The moral duty of the white man to the Negro is as clear as the nose on a man's face. But some one says, "There are none so blind as those who will not see." The white man of America is fully aware of his moral duty to the Negro, but he refuses to recognize it, being blinded by prejudice and race animosity. But it is inconceivable to me how a race claiming itself superior to the Negro in education, culture and the like will stand supinely by and permit a race whom it calls inferior, and who has been loyal to it and its By Samuel Barrett government from the earliest history of our country to the present, to be savagely lynched, its women outraged, its citizenship rights taken away, and reduced to economic and industrial slavery without a protest. But the American white man when it comes to his relations with the Nego seems to be without any morals. His immorality in this respect is notorious. And it is one of the evidences of racial decline. Greece, Rome and Germany fell because they refused to recognize the moral law. Fundamental moral principles are the backbone of any race, and when that race fails to heed its demand that race is doomed. It therefore, behooves the leaders of the white race, to see to it that their rank and file respect the mandates of the moral law not only in their relations with the Negro, but with all other races as well. This is imperative if America is to be saved. It is certain their can be no basis of adjustment between the American white man and the Negro until the masses of white men recognize clearly and unmistakably his moral duty to the Negro. Morality of course precedes religion. Still the American church—Baptists, Methodists, Presbyterians, and others—outside of supporting a few of their denominational schools has been as silent as the dead when it came to taking a straight from the shoulder stand for the manhood rights of the Negro. The American church has never championed our cause. Indeed the most sincere champions that the race has had have been men and women unconnected with the church. And it is a matter of record that some of our most vindictive forests are prominent members and leaders of our churches. And that is why the church as an institution is losing its grip upon the masses because it has failed to take a manly, uncompromising Christ like stand against injustice and wrong, and for the rights of man. (T. Be Continued.) WHITE MINISTER PREACHES TO HIS CONGREGATION ON NEGRO Rev. Chas. Savidge of People's Church Warns White People Lest Negroes Become 'Supplanter; Doubles Every Forty Years. "Let the white race which has been dominating for hundreds of years, take care lest the black man, once his chattel and his slave be his supplanter and victor," warned Rev. Charles W. Savidge last night in a sermon on "The Children of Ham. What will their future be?" at People's church. Rev. Mr. Savidge traced the progress of the Colored race from its origin in Ham. "The Negro was forcibly taken from Africa, his home, in the 16th century and enslaved in this country for 250 years. He was mistreated, oppressed, whipped, beaten, and in many cases killed. But as a people he survived all this ill treatment. No other people ever stood such abuse and lived," said Rev. Mr. Savidge. "A generation ago, social philosophers prophesized that the Negro would disappear before the onrush of stronger races. "Today however the advancement of this race in the last 50 years has been the marvel of the world. "When Abraham Lincoln signed the emancipation proclamation there were 4,000,000 Colored slaves in this country. Today there are 14,000,000 free Negroes. "The black race doubles every forty years; the white race every eighty years. "The white man must look out or the black man will give him a fierce run for his money. "The black race is meek. The meek man and the meek race are winners and have divine approval. "The Negro has pushed his way into every line of industry. He has just now been admitted into the American Federation of Labor." ```markdown ``` ‘A National Weekly Newspaper Devoted to the Interests of Colored Americans. Published Every Thursday at Omaha, Nebraska, by The Monitor Pub- Ushing 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 Skaggs Edwards and Madree Penn, Associate Editors. 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 Dougias 3224. THE SIN OF SILENCE ye sin by silence when we should protest makes cowards out of men. The human race has climbed on protest. Had no voice been raised against injustice, ignorance and lust, the inquisition yet would serve the law, and guillotines decide our least disputes. The few who dare must speak and speak again to right the wrongs of many.—Ella Wheelr Wilcox. ooo INDEPENDENCE DAY | PERSISTENT INCONSISTENCIE [Deas of July is here. America is celebrating her independence as a nation, It might be well to remem- ber that the first blood shed in the Revolutionary war was that of the black, Crispus Attucks, who died on Boston Commons to secure a demo- cracy on the western hemisphere. In every crisis of our national life black men have bled and died to perpetuate the principles of freedom. The war in Europe is over; Ger- many, forced it is true, has signed the peace terms, and this was made pos- sible by black valor as well as any other. That will be a wonderful day when America is finally free of the thrall- dom of race prejudice and proscrip- tion, What an Independence day that will be when true democracy comes into her own! It is not rank senti- mentality for which 14,000,000 black “Americans are asking, but for justice and fair play and the constitutional privilege of life, liberty and the pur- suit of happiness, FACTS ABOUT JUDGE HARRISON ‘UDGE HARRISON was born and J reared in Clay county, Mississippi. He worked his way through school, graduted from the classical-course of Roger Williams university, Nashville, Tenn., from the law school of Walden university, posted in higher mathe- matics at Chicago university, was flected special judge of the superior court of Oklahoma county, Oklahoma. He practiced before the supreme court of the United States, Living- stone college, Salisbury, N. C., con- ferred upon’ the judge the degree of L. L. D. The judge is called upon from New England, where education, culture and scholarship abound to the everglades of Florida and the gold- en gate of California to deliver ad- dresses. We are writing these facts about the distinguished visitor who has just left our city because there is inspiration and incentive for our youth from knowledge and contact ‘with men who are leaving their im- press upon the times in which they live WHERE CHARACTER COUNTS a there is no professional man more maligned or less under- stood than is the undertaker. As a public servant the public expects cer- tain things of him. He is the man who enters into the homes when the shadows lie thickest and grief abounds, ‘That he should be courteous and hon- est and conduct himself with. sympa- thetic bearing is of prime importance, for it is no light thing to be thus given access to homes where the fam- ily must turn to him as counsellor and friend. Death is not such a pleasant thing, but when one stops to think that 90 persons die every minute the public should be grateful to this class of business and professional men, es- pecially, when they render to it, ef- ficient and honest service. ; ‘THE THIRD PARTY enn Park was the scene of disturbance on last Sunday. From all accounts all that might have been disastrous in the affair grew out of the interference of that third party who is always “persona non grata.” Marshall merited the fine he received for interference in a quarrel between two other men. This recalls to our attention the case of the dog-catcher, Jackson, who, the Monitor thinks, justly defended himself against the attac kof the meddling third party. | eh Woody Wilson aint nearly as popular in France since he has been there as he was before he went. “The more I see of some folks the better I like my dog.” ‘The glory of a good man is the tes- timony of a good conscience —Thomas a-Kempis. a PERSISTENT INCONSISTENCIES Nes has a gay time |W honoring Brazilians; dinners and [receptions galore and a party that will ong be remembered in the beautiful Pan-American building, as the capital |entertains the president-elect of Braz- 'jl, Don Epitacio Pessoa, Mme Pessao land Miss Pessoa and their rather large suite.” The above is a news item from one of the leading dailies of America. When reading it the thought of the United States attitude toward her own men of color flashed into our mind as we remembered some of the well- known facts about Brazil and Brazil- ians. We shall recall a few of them for the benefit of our readers. Brazil consists of 20 states and two territories; it covers an area larger than the United States and has a popiittition of over 15 million people. The Brazilian or Brasileiro, as he calls himself, is a most interesting 'study. It too centuries of racial inter- “mingling to produce him. In his veins ‘runs the blood of some of the most ‘enterprising of Europe’s early explor- ‘ers and pioneers Portuguese especial- ly, the blood of the fierce indigenous ‘Indian, and the captive Africans who [brought them into their captivity the ‘heritage of African kings and chief- |tains—all tribes were here, espe- cially the remarkable Amazons. ‘This is the ancestry of the typical Brazilian and the typical Brazilian had he been born in the United States would be known as a man of color, and be sub- ‘jected to all the proscriptions that this designation entails, ‘The historians Fletcher and Kidder have this to say: “There are no social hindrances in |Brazil as in the United States, to [keep down a man of merit. Such hin- |drances do exist in our country. ‘The | Anglo-Saxon race on this point differs essentially from the Latin nations. The former may be moved to gener- ous pity for the Negro, but will not |yield socially, the the latter both in | Europe and the two Americas have |always placed merit before color.” From this extract as well as a study of Brazilian history we find that Brazil never has had a color line with a popular prejudice against intermix. ture, instead the typical Brazilian is a swarthy gentleman the result of un. restricted intermixture of European, Indian and African blood. In individual Brazilians either of these three races may predominate, Among the distinguished Brazilian: we find as many in whom the African characteristics predominate as we dc thos of whom either of the othe: races predominate, Indeed the first sculptor was a full-blooded Negro. Strange phenomena! For once the United States did not take a blood test before it dined and entertained distinguished visitors, Shades of Till ‘man, it is to laugh! THE CLEVELAND CONFERENCE oO” delegates to the Cleveland conference will soon be in Omaha. We shall save the discussion of this most wonderful gathering for them. Watch the Monitor for their impres- sions. JAZZ, the popular rage in music _" owes most of its stimulation to the ate Jim Europe and his famous band who introduced his honor “Jazz” to Paris and the world. Jazz seems out of the attainment of white musicians who can only grow green with envy as they watch the Colored bands of America supplant them in the places of amusement. At Luna, Coney Island, they say that symphony or- chestras have been supplanted. In the middle of the beautiful and ex- pensive ballroom a dais of Louis the quinze period has been built, mounted on this the dusky kings of music jazz while the merry devotees whirl around the throne of Jazzerion. ‘When you don’t receive your Mon- itor please drop us a card. THE MONITOR Under the title, “Doughboys Dislike France,” June 18, 1919, Mr. Deets Pickett, research secretary of of the board of temperance, prohibition and public morals gf the M. E. church, just returned from overseas, seems to be sponsor for the impression that the French people are dishonest, guil- ty of hypocrisy, immoral, ungrateful to the United States, always drunk, and that French women associate with Colored men. ‘That last is a delicate question and may be the cause of the other charges. We are not to take that behavior too seriously, for it is novel and transient. It may be that these women are inves. tigating at first hand these seldom seen specimens of black humanity that they have heard so much unfav- orable comment upon. For it might be inconceivable to them that such valor and optimistic intrepidity could be clothed in black livery. It was this immoral people who cried: “Ils ne passeront pas,” and the dread and most efficient war machine devised by man was turned back from the Marne. If a people that are never sober and pickled in drink could pro- dvce but one Clemenceau, one Divine Sarah, one Foch, their frailties might Le observed with charity. No branch of the Caucasian race has a monopoly on hypocrisy, But hypocrisy is rela- tive. The French may be disappointed that the doughboys came to their aid shouting: “Make the world safe for democracy!” and balked at what they considered an equitable reparation for their suffering, and we must admit that, drunk or sober, they have suf- fered. Was it not the ancestors of this dis- honest people that gave us the word and notion of chivalry? Do we forget that these ancestors fused their blood with the Saxon strains and gave Eng- land that impetus that has resulted in her present commanding position? ‘They started and sustained the cru- sades, with all their attendant advan. tageous results to Western Burope. From them the seeds of poiitical free- dom were wafted over Europe, even touched our shores and inspired our own Jefferson. It was the ancestors of this ungrateful people that bank- rupted their own government that our own republic might be established. ‘The generous Lafayette offered his sword and purse to Washington, and when success was achieved and the war was ended, Lafayette’s country- men retvrned home without pay, with- out territory, without unsolicited, un- welcome and enforced suggestions as to what course the young republic hould pursue. She was left with a free and untrammeled hand to work out the glorious destiny she has at- tained. It was for these reasons that some one put into the mouth of General Pershing, as he gazed at the gallant Frenchman's tomb: “Lafayette, we are here.”—William ¥ Dawley, Jr., in the Kansas City Post. To the Editor of Public Ledger: Sir—It is a mistake to think of America as a democratic country. Lowell defined democracy as that form of society, no matter what it's name, where every man had a chance and knew that he had it. It cannot be denied that the only grave incon- sistency in our democratic ideals is the treatment accorded the racial group that happens to have a dark skin, Abraham Lincoln pointed out this in- consistency when he said: “There is no reason in the world why the Ne- gro is not entitled to all the natural rights enumerated in the Declaration of Independence.” Today many Negroes feel keenly disappointed over the outcome of the war. The Negro offered his all on the altar of freedom, hoping against hope that in the new era after the war he would be allowed a great meas- ure of freedom in his own country. In the words of the nation—he expected a few crumbs of democracy. But at last he knows the truth. Mr. Wilson surely must have meant a democracy for white men. Mr, Wilson was careful to remind congress of the legislation he thought needful at this time, but not a word concerning a law to prevent lynching, not a word concerning the vote for those Negroes who were drafted to fight for freedom. In his scheme of a world safe for democracy the Ne- gro is left outside the pale, Negroes find themselves unable to reconcile the general principles of English liberty, of the Declaration of Independence, the allied war aims and of President Wilson’s speeches with the differences made between Negroes and their neighbors. Granted that an educatonal qualification is necessary for voters in the states where the per- centage of illiteracy is high, surely no fair-minded person would ask the Negro to submit to a more rigid test than his neighbor, especially when his neighbor proudly boasts that $10 is spent for the education of the whites to every one for the blacks. Why not have the election lays apply to all persons alike without regard to race or color? When soldiers were needed that was the rule, ~Negroes are beginning to see that PRESS GLEANINGS GF OO ee Lodges, the Knoxes, the Smoots and the Penroses—are a party to their continued disfranchising. Some news- papers reported that when the repub- licans were trying to organize the senate and when it seemed probable that some of the progressive repub- licans might vote wrong several of the reactionary democrats left the chamber jst before the vote was taken. One good turn deserves an- other. On what terms are the Negroes to be admitted to a share in their gov- ernment? When all the illiterates, the convicts, the nonpayers of poll taxes have beerf excluded, will thou- sands of other Negroes able to meet any reasonable requirement still be excluded because of the color of their skin? Does the American democracy base citizenship on the color of the individual ? It is interesting the many excuses offered for the way Negroes are de- nied a voice in their government. Dr. Henry Van Dyke in his book, “The Spirit of America,” says: “It is the immense mass of the African popula- tion that creates the difficulty for America. She means to give equal civil rights to her millions of Ne- groes. She does not mean to let the black blood mix with the white. What- ever social division may be necessary to prevent this immense and formid- able adulteration must be maintained intact. A little reflection will show that all of the restrictions placed to keep the races separate have only tended to degrade the Negro in the eyes of his neighbor. Take for in- stance the south; the last census showed that more than 20 per cent of the Negroes are mulattoes. In Greenville, South Carolian, where the races are separated in schools, church- es, on cars and where intermarriage is a crime, 53.7 per cent of the total Negro population is mulatto, In Phil- adelphia, where we are not blessed with such safeguards of the south, the percentage of mulattoes is 16.6 per cent, These figures tell their own story, The Negro today appeals to the spirit of fair play characteristic of the American people. He appeals for| the right to vote the same as other Americans; he appeals for pretcon from cruel mobs that spare neither women nor innocent men; for the re- peal of all laws that are calculated to humiliate and degrade Negroes be- cause they are Negroes; for the right to ride on common carriers the same. as other citizens, receiving first class accommodation for first class fare. The Negro also pleads for a chance in industry, a chance to earn a living, Why go to Europe for laborers who cannot speak our language when there © thousands of Negroes knocking at the doors? The Negro pleads for a chance to get an education. Why con- demn the Negroes for being dull and ignorant and for lack of self-govern- ing ability while the doors of the pub- lic schools and the colleges are closed in their faces? The intelligent Negro no longer looks to republican politicians or to ehurchmen to help him in his fight for freedom, but to the great body of liberal white men and women, to such newspapers as the Public Ledger, and to all who believe that ours should be a government of the people, for the people and by the people.—Benjamin Alvin Arnold, in the Philadelphia Pub- Bh a Flashes of Most Anything Roe prejudice is a parasite eat- ing at the vitals of the nation. | igdeetey Labor at last woke up to the fact that those that are in them can’t be agin them. eae of fire works is kind of tame to those who were on the western front. ees Columbia and Peru celebrate thier independence day on July 5th, 20th and 28th respec- tively. Ww men change, but fools, never.” Yet that fellow who changes front every time the blast may happen to hit his little personal self will bear a lot of watching. aoe who attend the theatre will be interested in knowing that the thirteenth edition of the popular “Ziegfeld Follies” has been heralded as the best and biggest of all the series. ‘There has been a run for seats and the New Amsterdam the- atre will no doubt establish a record this summer, Perhaps the biggest at- traction is our own Bert Williams, who has been with this company since the dissolution of his own, Bert Wil- liams is inimitable and has won the reputation as the foremost American comedian. Some folks say a diplomat is a gen- tleman skilled in statescraft, but if you want the real definition ask Judge Harrison. 9 The Beautiful Thing |: About the FORD CAR is its 100% simplicity of operation, 100% Rr ‘ cent economy, and 100% service. That’s why we've adopted ie 4 slogan 100% Ford Service. We strive to maintain the Ford standard : all the time, in all ways, in all departments. : We sell Ford Motor Cars and Fordsom Farm Tractors. Sample-Hart Motor Co. : Tyler 513, 18th and Burt Streets. : Corctoeoeocncoeecooeoeodneroeoeonsoenotetnntnonnnetetete teeta tno oeeeateteteteteeteteteteteetete tetera tetetondeenntntontntntedeetetete trae 200,000 3 Can Take Up DUDLEY’S NINETY DAY OFFER 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. , Dudley’s Leather and Chemical Works 116 South Main Street. Muskogee, Okla, ; ate ce SB lak A a aa eo me | et . | A Classified Directory of Omaba’s | Colored Professional and | | Business firms | oreves-cceeesesensoes joes. paietesesvecetiviocsevitieues pees ALLEN JONES ANDREW T. REED 3 Res. Phone Web. 204, Res. Phone Red 5210. 7 Funeral Parlor 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. hand. Calls promptly attended at all hours. : Pee OOOO IN DOOYOO TOR TTT RIT ETH TN ; J. D. HINES » THE TAILOR AND CLEANER ‘ Suits made to order. Hats § cleaned and blocked. Alterations of all kinds. Call and give usa § trial. é Phone South 3366 ; 5132 South 24th Street. ; Veleghons Webster se | Open Day and Night : ‘i f Silas Johnson Western Funeral Home » 2518 Lake St. | ‘The Place for Quality and Service PRICES REASONABLE. Licensed Rmbalmer In Attendance | Lady Attendant 11 Desired. | MUSIC FURNISHED FREE. ; . f R. H. Robbins | & Co. GROCERIES AND MEATS An Up-to-Date Store. | 411 North 24th Street. | Prompt Delivery. W. 241. : Maceo T. and Teacher STUDIO, 2416 BINNEY ST. ' Webster 3028, Eureka Furniture Store Complete Line of New and Sec- ; ond 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 i LANDS ; Phone Webster 4206. 1417 North 24th St. Repairing and Storing Orders Promptly Filled NORTH SIDE SECOND-HAND STORE R. B. RHODES Dealer in New and Second-Hand Furniture and Stoves. Household Goods Bought and Sold. Rental and Real Estate. 2522 Lake St. Webster 998 SEDI IDID TSIM IMI OMS MINS 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 4866 SPECIAL SUNDAY DINNER Stewed calcken with dumplings..de Roast Prime Beef au jus ade Rost Pork, Apple Sauce. ade Roast Domestic Goose, dressing te Early June Peas Mashed Potatoes salad Cottee 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. 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 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 BOOMS 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 of the United States Nat'l Bank 16th and Farnam Streets We Have a Complete Line of FLOWER,GRASS AND GARDEN Seeds Bulbs, Hardy Perennials, Poultry Supplies 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. Edhotm E. W. Sherman Standard Laundry 24th, Near Lake Street Phone Webster 130 OMAHA PRINTING COMPANY THE OFFICE SUPPLY HOUSE For a Neat Home or Shop Use E-SEN-O FURNITURE POLISH It satisfies; try it and be convinced. The Specialties Brokerage Mfg. Co., 2537 Patrick Ave. Web. 2132. BENJAMIN & LEE Shoe Repairers 1415 North 24th St. First class work; reasonable prices. Note—Coleman Dangerfield no longer. connected with this firm. Events and Persons NEGRO BUSINESS LEAGUE The Negro Business League meets every Friday night at the office of Jones & Reed. All business men and women are invited to attend. Mr. C. H. Newby and wife of Decatur, Ala., is in the city, stopping with his brother, Rev. W. E. Newby. Mrs. John V. Greene is visiting her mother and other relatives in Waco, Tex. Mr. Henry C. Smith of Jacksonville, Ill, will spend the Fourth with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Smith, 1924 North 34th street. Dr. J. L. Green, mechano-therapist. Chronic diseases a specialty. Over the Progressive Tailor Shop, 1614 $ \frac{1}{2} $ North 24th street. Only Colored mechano-therapist in the city. Office phone Webster 3694. Mr. G. W. Wilson, 2631 Parker, left for Chicago, Ill., Thursday to spend the Fourth and natal day with his daughter, Mrs. Clardy. Mrs. C. H. Jones, 2637 Parker, is on the sick list. Mr. and Mrs. M. Bean of San Antonio, Tex., has moved to Omaha to live. Roscoe Conklin Simmons Chambers was born to Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Chambers on North 25th street, June 27. Mr. Owen E. Jones has just returned from Salt Lake City, Utah, where he is studying law in the University of Utah. Mr. Jones will spend the summer between here and Minneapolis. Mrs. Stella Harris, 2414 Blondo street, left the city Wednesday for Wichita, Kas., where she will spend the summer. 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. Madame Johnson of South & Johnson hairdressing parlors is taking a two months' vacation visiting relatives and friends in Kansas City, Sedalia, and Odessa, Mo., also Leavenworth, Kas. Mrs. South, with the aid of an assistant, is taking care of the business. Dr. Lemey is a booster for The Monitor. He usually sends in a subscription each week. E. F. Morearty, Lawyer, 640 Bee Building, Douglas 384L—Adv. Mrs. H. J. Pinkett and Mrs. T. P. Hohamitt have gone to California for the summer. Mrs. John V. Greene left Wednesday evening for Waco, Tex., to visit her mother and other relatives of that city. Houses for sale in all parts of the city. Tel. Douglas 2842 or Webster 5519. Guy B. Robbins. Lucille Maconico is very ill at the State University hospital. Dr. Gooden has purchased a five-passenger Stearns-Knight. It was slightly damaged by a street car on Ames. Miss Ruth Seay has returned home for her summer vacation after a successful year's teaching in St. Joseph, Mo. Ocawasin group Camp Fire Girls lawn social July 8, with Miss Gladys Brown, 2883 Miami. Admission 10c. Adv. A delightful luncheon was given June 29 by Miss Arline Jefferson in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Percival Baugh, who was recently wedded in Denver, Colo. Covers were laid for twelve. Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Broomfield of Newton, Ia., spent a pleasant week in Omaha, where they were the guests of John H. and Levi Broomfield at the home of the latter, 2115 North 26th street. Master James C. Jewell, Jr., a recent graduate of Howard Kennedy school and a candidate for Central High school, is already making a survey of the studies of that institution saying, "Education is a business so go after it in a business way." Truly a chip of the old block. Mr. R. N. Jackson of Cleveland, O., the leader of the Colored band with the Hagenback-Wallace circus was a visitor at The Monitor office Monday. Sergeant and Mrs. Isaac Bailey entertained at dinner Sunday in honor of Mr. Ray Gibson. Covers were laid for six. Mrs. E. R. West entertained twenty young people at her residence, 2008 North 28th street, Tuesday evening at a box luncheon in honor of Mr. Ray Gibson. This luncheon was a very unique affair. The evening was spent in dancing. Mrs. Thomas Reese entertained in honor of Mr. Ray Gibson Wednesday evening, July the third, at her residence, 2723 Miami. Twenty-five young people enjoyed an evening of music and dancing. Mr. W. N. Moore was called to Denver on account of the serious illness of his aunt, Miss Laura Moore. Hiawatha Grand Entertainment At Mrs. B. Mack's, 2708 Corby July 24, Admission 15 cents. Barber Willie Bruce is back from Minneapolis, and solicits the patronage of his customers. See me. I am with my same old boss, P. H. Jenkins, the barber who made Omaha famous in barber shop.—Adv. Mrs. C. Pauline Lynch of 2214 Grace street, will make a talk on Pauline's Travels through the Culinary Art next Sunday, July 6, at 8 p. m., at Bethel Baptist church, South Omaha. MRS. W. SURRE Mrs. W. 27th street by her hui club of the Monday m. The aff. Leola Ma. and Mrs. Those p. Mrs. S. K. May Stew Maggie Mane, Mrs. Robinson, Belt Re Mrs. C. Pauline Lynch has published a very neat little cook book called "Pauline's Travels Through the Culinary Art." Mrs. Lynch has tried every recipe and all the pictures were demonstrated by her personally. A very pretty dancing party was given at the Hanscom Park pavilion by the St. Philip's Social Club for the members and friends of the congregation on Monday evening. The party was in charge of Mrs. Josiah Brown, Mrs. Wm. Murphy, Mrs. R. T. Walker and Miss Lena Paul. About seventy-five or eighty people were present. Mr. H. R. Smith of Hastings, Neb., was a delegate to the state Baptist convention while in the city he was the guest of his sister and brother-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Wade. Neatly furnished room for rent. Mrs. R. Bohannon, 2427 Lake street. Webster 1256. Melvin Freeman, son of Mr. and Mrs. R. B. W Freeman, 2773 Chicago, has recently assumed his duties on the fire department, Hose Co. No. 11. Mr. Melvin Freeman belongs to one of Omaha's oldest families and is a highly respected citizen. Mrs. W. B. Watson and daughter, Miss Alice, spent last week in Des Moines, Ia., visiting relatives. Mrs. J. H. Crawford returned from Chicago Friday after a pleasant visit with her daughter, Mrs. J. W. Pinkston, who accompanied her home. Miss Andra "Tot" Truehart, who accidentally drank a disinfectant instead of water Sunday night, is improving. Mr. J. W. Pinkston has returned to the city after nearly a year's absence. Mr. Pinkston has secured a position with the Ford Motor company. Having successfully completed the state board of examinations for licensed embalmers and funeral directors, Mr. Silas Johnson, of the Western Funeral Home, announces to the public his further future quality service and the same moderate prices. Mr. Johnson has been a resident of Omaha for the past 30 years—he is widely known in the city, and his honest fidelity and integrity in his dealings with the public is impeachable by none. The funeral home and mortuary is ideally located and is conveniently situated on two car lines; the edifice is artistically placed back on a beautiful, well-kept lawn with flower beds, shrubbery and shade trees, and is the last word in architectural concession and construction. Mrs. Johnson with her personality and untiring efforts, adds largely to the efficiency of the institution—Mrs. Johnson is present at all services. We are here to better serve the public. Our motto: "Quality service and moderate prices." Silas Johnson's Western Funeral Home, open day and night, 2518 Lake street. Telephone Webster 248. THIRD ANNUAL NEGRO BAPTIST MEET TO BE HELD HERE IN 1920 The Negro Baptists of Nebraska have closed a very successful convention at Bethel Baptist church, of which Rev. Thomas A. Taggart is pastor. The convention was well attended, the program instructive and helpful and the hospitality accorder real and rare. Rev. W. F. Botts, moderator; Rev. T. A. Tagfart, vice moderator; Mr. H. L. Anderson, recording secretary and president of the Sunday school convention. The meeting next, year will be at Pleasant Green Baptist church, 22d and Paul streets, Rev. J. Costello, pastor. OMAHA BOYS IN PIONEER INFANTRIES COMING HOME During the last ten days army transports carrying detachments of the Pioneer units are arriving in American ports. Many Omaha boys are in these contingents, consisting of the 804, 905, 806, 807, 808, 809. Among the Omaha boys reported to have arrived on this side of the pond and who are yet in New York are, Clarence Gordon, Nathaniel Perry, William Gray, Willie Pierson, Charlie Hill. First Class Private Earl Clendlion of the 806th is the first to arrive in Omaha. He came on June 20. Private Clendlion is the son of Mrs. Margrette Murry, 2714 North 25th street. For Monitor office call Doug. 3224. ANNOUNCEMENT The affair was engineered by Mrs. Leola Marshall, Mrs. F. K. Stone, and Mrs. Maude Scott. Those present were Mrs. J. Fletcher, Mrs. S. King, Mrs. Ed Turner, Mrs. May Stewart, Mrs. Goler Brown, Mrs. Maggie McGown, Mrs. Grace Flannigan, Mrs. Maggie Moore, Mrs. Carrie Robinson, Mrs. Olivia Curtly, Mrs. Robt. Reeves, Mrs. J. H. Russell, Mrs. L. Bass, Mr. and Mrs. John Holland, Miss G. Gaines, Mr. and Mrs. E. G. Scott, Mrs. Ellis, Mrs. L. Gaines and Mrs. Mary Barrett. The presents included hand painted coffee cups, mahogany lamp, handkerchiefs, cut glass bon bon bowl, dresser scarf, Mexican center piece, embroidered hand center piece and stationery. Mrs. Craig was greatly moved as she in a quiet and appreciative way thanked her many friends for the kindness and thoughtfulness. But she did not tell her age. NATIVE AFRICAN Rev. Sgt. M. G. Sishuba, a native of Africa, who was out of the city for a fortnight attending the native African student convention held at Quinn Chapel A. M. E. church, Chicago, Ill. has returned. The convention was uplifting and inspiring. A number of the African students attended the convention from all parts of America and quite a number of students from Japan, China, Philippines and South America. A number of distinguished educators, both white and colored of America attended the convention. Four missionaries who are now preparing to return to Africa. The first bunch will sail in 1920. The second group will sail in 1921 for Africa. Rev. Sishuba is expecting to sail in the fall of 1921 for Europe, where he expects to take a few studies and will sail from there to Africa. He is now touring America raising funds for his future plans. MR. RAY GIBSON OF TACOMA, WASH., GUEST OF HONOR AT MANY SOCIAL AFFAIRS Mrs. H. R. Roberts and daughter, Madeline, entertained at a dancing party Wednesday, June 25, at the Hanscom park pavilion in honor of Mr. Ray Gibson of Tacoma, Wash. This was the first dance of the season at this beautiful place. Nearly one hundred guests tripped lightly to the strains of Desdunes' orchestra. All the young ladies were dressed in dainty summer frocks. Many of them were very pretty. The men discarded the more conventional Diamond Theatre THURSDAY— Alice Joyce in “TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER” And Comedy. FRIDAY— Marie Walcamp in “THE RED GLOVE” No. 16 In a Strong Western Feature “JUST AS THE SUN WENT DOWN” And Comedy. SATURDAY— Eddie Polo in a Complete Feature “RETURN OF CYCLONE SMITH” Also a Good 5-Reel Feature and Comedy SUNDAY— Alice Brady in "BETTER HALF" Good Western and Comedy. ALHAMBRA FRIDAY— Special 4th July Program Elaine Hammerstein in "HER MAN" Charlie Chaplain Comedy SATURDAY— Chas. Ray in "HIS OWN HOME TOWN" Sunshine Comedy. Pathe News ```markdown ``` The House of Courtesy. 24th and Parker Sts. Peggy Hyland in "MISS ADVENTURE" Pathe News. Comedy. Theda Bara in "THE SHE DEVIL" evening suits for white flannels and shirtwaists. Mrs. Roberts was assisted by Mesdames Hicks, West, Bailey and Watson at the punch and by Mesdames George Johnson, Dan Desdunes, Thomas Riggs, John Smith and J. A. Williams. Quite a number of out of town guests were present. N. A. A. C. P. MEETS The association meeting was held at St. John's A. M. E. church, last Sunday afternoon with Vice President Scruggs in the chair. Next Sunday's meeting will be full of interest as on that day the association will expect the delegates to report on the Cleveland convention. Mrs. Lizie Merritt of Wolsey, S. D., a former resident of this city is visiting Mrs. La Vest, 2211 Seward. On T. wasin m girls w w Kathl of Kane group. Martl sire to Good good ha We Highly Appreciate OUR COLORED PATRONAGE AND WILL STRIVE TO MERIT ITS CONTINUANCE The Emporium 310.12 S0.16TH ST The Emporium 310 12 SO.16TH ST The Emporium 310.12 SO.16TH ST. Soldiers, Attention! Please fill out the form below and take to Sgt. Major Killingsworth, Barber Shop, 2416 North 24th Street LAST NAME FIRST Name .... Address .... Business Address .... Branch of Service Army, Navy, etc.) .... Organization ... Company. Rank .... Date of Enlistment .... Date of Discharge .... Freling & S. 1803 Farm DO YOU NEED A TRUNK?—Built and save money. This trunk well b locks and hinges; fiber covered, $17.0 The Monarch Bill LEROY C. BROOMFIELD, Latest improved tables. A pleasant place. Full line of cigars and tobacco. Free Employment Bureau M 109 South 14th Street. P. H. Jenkins, th will out the form below and cut out an right. Major Killingsworth, Killingsworth top, 2416 North 24th Street. LAST NAME FIRST Phone Address Phone Service Army, Navy, etc.) Company Regin Investment Charge Serial Number Freling & Steinh 1803 Farnam S U NEED A TRUNK?—Buy it from the money. This trunk well built with good hinges; fiber covered, $17.00. The Monarch Billiard Pa LEROY C. BROOMFIELD, Proprietor proved tables. A pleasant place for an even one of cigars and tobacco. Free Employment Bureau Maintained. North Street. Jenkins, the Ba Please fill out the form below and cut out and mail, or take to Sgt. Major Killingsworth, Killingsworth & Price Barber Shop. 2416 North 24th Street. Name ... Address ..... Phone ... Business Address.....Phone ... Branch of Service Army, Navy, etc.) Organization ..... Company.....Regiment ... Rank ... Date of Enlistment...... Date of Discharge.....Serial Number..... 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. 60 Latest improved tables. A pleasant place for an evening's recreation. Full line of cigars and tobacco. Free Employment Bureau Maintained. 109 South 14th Street. Douglas 3578. P. H. Jenkins, the Barber My shop stands on its merits for what is right, and what the people demand, with first class barbers, who know their business. I have added one more chair to my shop, in order to take care of the increase in my business. The Colored people are growing and improving and we must meet their demands. They want the best and we must deliver it. I have it for you, so come. I solicit your patronage. There is no pool hall connected with my business. Barbers are: Mr. W. Bruce, Mr. H. Bascom, Mr. J. T. Thompson, Mr. J. Reddic, Ted Carman—all first class hair cutters. I have in connection soda fountain and ice cream parlor, with Mrs. Edith Whitney, soda dispenser and manager. Webster 2095. New Location, 2122 North cation, 2122 North 24th St., We wish to thank our many friends for their kind and sincere expressions of sympathy in the loss of our dear mother. Mr. and Mrs. George Wells Parker. Mr. and Mrs. Winfred Johnson. Mr. Ray A. Parker. Miss Emma Parker. Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Parker. CAMP FIRE NOTES On Thursday, June 24, Group Ocowasin met at Riverview park. The girls worked on their headbands. Kathleen Cowden, a Camp Fire girl of Kansas City, was a guest of the group. Martha Roberts expressed her desire to become a member. Good health depends largely upon good habits. Appreciate rium SO.16TH ST. low and cut out and mail, or worth, Killingsworth & Price in Street. ME FIRST Phone Phone Company Regiment Serial Number & Steinle arnam St. K?—Buy it from the factory well built with good corners, d, $17.00. Billiard Parlor FIELD, Proprietor istant place for an evening's recrea- co. Bureau Maintained. Douglas 3578. [Name] North 24th St., Omaha 5 3. Kiddies' Korner DADDY'S EVENING FAIRY TALE By Mary Graham Bonner By the AUTHOR "Purr, purr," said Charles Chinchilla Cat, known for short, by his best friends as Charlie. "Purr, purr," answered the other cats at the cat show. "Did you hear the news?" asked Charles Chinchilla Cat. "We heard something, but not all. We heard that you did wonderfully in the cat show. Tell us. They were talking about your place over there. We couldn't hear them for they were talking so hard and so fast." "They had lots to say," said Charles Chinchilla Cat. "Tell it to us, Charlie," purred the other cats. "Hush," said Charlie. "What are we to 'hush' about?" they asked. "You mustn't call me Charlie at this cat show. You see I have been so much honored. I am so distinguished. That means I am so fine and superior and noble and great." "Gracious, Charlie," said the other cats, "that's a whole lot." "Cats, I told you all you mustn't call me Charlie." "But that is your name," they said. "It's my name my friends call me by—those who know me well." "We're your friends, and we know you well," said the other cats. "That's all right. I admit it. But you must treat me differently at the cat show. I am very superior as I have said before, especially today." "What must we call you?" asked the other cats. "You must call me by my name in full—it makes no difference." "They both mean the same," said one of the other cats. "Of course it makes no difference." "Of course not," smiled Charlie, as he pulled his whiskers and licked his face. "Tell us about the news," said the other cats. "Pray tell us about the news, distinguished, honorable, noble Charles Chinchilla Cat," said one of the others. "That's the way to talk to me at the cat show," said Charlie. "That's fine. Yes, I will tell you the news at once. "I was at another cat show this morning. It was held in a beautiful hotel where bell boys ran around answering bells and where beautiful ladies and handsome men walked through the halls. "I won the championship at that cat show, and then my master brought me ever here where all my friends were." "And I have won the championship here, too. I have not only won all these distinctions but I have been told that I have been called the most perfect chinchilla cat in the country. Of course anyone can tell by looking at "Anyone Can Tell I Am a Beautiful Cat." "Anyone Can Tell I Am a Beautiful Cat." me that I am a beautiful silver cat with a most exquisite coat, but my honors today have been fine and numberless. "I am all silver. I have no spots. That is rare and exquisite in itself. Yes, I have been judged under different sets of rules; and that means that from every standpoint, from every judge, from every person who knew anything about cats I have been considered the prize winner, the best silver cat, the most handsome of chinchilla cats. "Ah, I am unbeaten. No one can surpass me, though my four-year-old father is a winner, too, of many prizes. I came naturally by winning prizes. But oh, I have won more than almost any cat ever won. I do believe." "We do believe so, too," said all the other cats. "We're proud to know you, Charlie." "Hush," said Charlie. "Oh, we beg your pardon," they all said. "we're proud to know you, Charles Chinchilla Cat, and we hope we meet you at the next show." "I hope so, too," said Charlie. "Purr, purr, good-by." For his master had come to take him away. 6 THE CHAMPION CAT. "Hush." said Charlie. "Hush." said Charlie. THE KITCHEN CABINET K. C. HAS HOUSEMAID TRAINING SCHOOL Negro Woman Points Way to Solving Servant Problem—Incidentally the Widow of Former School Head Does Wonderful Uplift Work Among Young Girls of Her Race in City. THE good housemaid, than which there is no more precious jewel, is an antidote for divorce, a synonym for comfort and does for the modern household what shock absorbers do for the modern car—smooths the rough places and prevents bumpy riding. Ten years ago a Negro woman in Kansas City, looking about for an occupation to dissipate the loneliness engendered by the death of her husband, recognized in the foregoing facts a need and a mission among girls of her own race. And that is why Kansas City today has the only public school for housemaids in the United States. Five hundred of them trained by this woman in the past ten years now are in service in the prosperous homes of the city and some are receiving as high as $18 a week. A condition of unemployment among young Negro women, bad for them has been obviated. They have been given a profession, a calling, and a definite place in the social structure. Work is always pleasant when a person is well trained for it. They are contented because they are well trained. Well-to-do women in the city have interested themselves in the school with the result that a board of white women has been appointed to assist in outlining courses. Situations are obtained for trained or partly trained maids; suggestions for improving the course given and a general supervision of the school, from the housekeeper's point of view maintained. Committee Gives Advice. It is known as an advisory committee and grew out of a concerted attempt of Kansas City women to solve the servant problem by co-operation. The answer to this problem is a domestic science teacher once said, "is always wrong." The committee consists of Mrs. Henry C. Flowers, Mrs. Whitfield Sammis, Mrs. Herman Dierks, Mrs. John H. Thacher, Mrs. I. M. Ridge and Mrs. G. W. Addison. These women with the assistance of Mrs. B. J. Williams, the teacher who started the school, have virtually solved the servant problem. "It did not solve itself, you may be sure," one of them said. "We had to work at it and to have co-operation. We think we have the answer in a school where the training in the past forced from a worried and unhappy woman, overworked and irritated, is given in its proper environment, a classroom." So extensive and efficient has the school become that whenever a vacancy exists in a home, the first call goes out to Mrs. Williams at the Bruce school. Bankers, business men and all other householders who employ maids now know that the training school can supply a way to make the household run smoothly and happily. "A chain is no stronger than its weakest link," is a proverb to which Mrs. Williams adds that "a good maid is a link in the household which operates toward forging a chain of success for the members of it. "A well baked biscuit and a properly laid table are a good solution for the divorce problem," Mrs. Williams says. The Bruce school for Negro housemails is at Thirteenth street and Jackson avenue. Ten years ago, when it was started, Mrs. Williams held sessions in her home around the corner. She had studied in the domestic science department of the Manhattan agriculture college, but did not employ her training except in her own home until after the death of her husband, T. W. H. Williams, for many years principal of the Bruce school. "I looked about me and saw young Negro girls suffering for lack of training," she said, recounting the origin of her idea. "Time and again they were discharged and replaced by white girls. "I noticed that women were more willing to train white girls of foreign 1930 THE MONITOR "It seemed to me," she added with sincerity, "that I would be meeting a real need by opening a school." By natural gifts an intelligent teacher and able to grasp the problem in its broadest significance, she saw that to be a success, the school must be thorough and set a standard. At first bearing only the meager fruits of obscurity, the circle of its influence widened slowly until: "She's one of Mrs. Williams' girls" now has come to stand for honesty, neatness and capability. Those proud and comfortable in the possession of one Mrs. Williams housemaids invariably mentioned and recommended the school to their friends and many women allowed the girls to continue in the school one or two afternoons a week in order to perfect their training. Additional training in fancy service, are making of salad dressings, tea cakes and fancy cookery were given. "They always know one of my girls when she answers the doorbell." Mrs. Williams said proudly. The housemaid's costume recommended by the teacher consists of a blue dress with white apron and cap in the morning and white cap, black dress and white apron in the afternoon. "I'm running a 'housemaid factory.' Mrs. Williams says, 'but I remember that other training than mere formal ability to do household work is necessary. Courteous manners, good character and cheerfulness are important qualities in a good housemaid." The training given begins with the preparation of food and the course is carried from the baking of biscuits to the proper manner at the front door in answering the bell. The low voice so much praised by the poets is a point emphasized by Mrs. Williams and consideration, forethought and iniative are things she endeavors to instill in the Negro girls. The school was taken over by the board of education two years ago. Previous to that for eight years Mrs. Williams carried on the work. Many times incompetent Colored girls without funds begged for a chance to learn and promised to return the money. These promises, she says, were almost invariably made good. In ten years, the teacher has had brought to her attention only two cases of dishonesty. "I do not stop with teaching them how to mix biscuit dough with two knives in order to make it flaky," she said. "I believe morals and neatness and manners are as important as placing the salad fork in the right relation to the dinner plate, though I do not underestimate the latter." Since taking over the work, she has been assigned also to train the fifth, sixth and seventh grade girls of the Bruce school in domestic science and the rudiments of housemaid work. How to stack dishes for washing, to keep the silver and the glassware together and manage the cups without danger of breakage are the first lessons in dishwashing. These girls have everone been given jobs for the summer as helpers in houses in Kansas City. One of them has been engaged for the home of I. Camrack, superintendent of schools. At the commencement demonstration last week, one little girl, Lois Brooks by name, stood before a large assemblage many of the white women, and made a "batch" of biscuits. She measured out the ingredients, mixed the dough and baked the delicious morsels. "The baking powder was made by girls in the cooking classes," announced the young demonstrator. Mrs. John Thatcher, wife of an attorney, who had been particularly interested in the school, recently wrote from Boston, where she had gone to live, that she had found no school in the East in any way comparable with Kansas City's school for housemaids. Demands for maids are increasing so rapidly that it is likely the school will be enlarged in the near future and other equipment added. Miss Hattie Ingram, principal of the Colored school in Leavenworth, who lives at 829 Fleming street, with her parents, returned from Hutchison Monday where she lectured on some of the problems of the Colored race. Miss Ingram will give the same lecture at the Ebenezer Baptist church Tuesday evening. Manuel Phelps a returned soldier is working at Covington's barber shop. Mr. Phelps brought many relics from France, which he has on exhibition in the shop window. Mr. Phelps tells many interesting things concerning his life in the army. Mrs. G. G. Brown and baby of Wichita are visiting her sister-in-law, Mrs. A. A. Davis, on Mound street. Mrs. Brown is the wife of Dr. Brown, who formerly practiced here. Dr. Brown will join his wife in a few days. Mrs. James Mayball has returned from a Topeka hospital, where she underwent a painful operation. She is doing nicely. Mr. and Mrs. L. D. Steward, father birth than Negro girls. ATCHISON KAS and mother of Dr. Steward of Little Rock, Ark., are visiting their son. The Mesdames J. D. Colbert and Myrtle Potter are spending two weeks at Excelsior Springs. Miss Lucile Carter is visiting her aunt, Mrs. Cal Montgomery. Mrs. Frank Wood of Des Moines, Ia., is visiting Miss Lulu Valuett. Mrs. Luke Barnett is recovering from a serious sick spell. John Scott, the popular bachelor, has a fine garden and some spring chickens ready for the market. Miss Ally Barnett is particularly elated with the success of the class of women that she trained for future service for Uncle Sam. Miss Barrett trained about thirty women. Thomas & Jones 1504 North 24th Street POOL HALL, Barber Shop AND SOFT DRINKS Express Truck—Haul Anything Phone Webster 233. 18th and Izard Tel. Douglas 1702 ALL KINDS OF COAL and COKE at POPULAR PRICES. Best for the Money 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. 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Drugs, Rubber Goods and Sundries. MONS OUR SPECIALTY. Omaha, Nebraska N 2726 Blondo Street Tel. Web. 5683. Among the Churches Green Baptist Church occupied the pulpit. Next Sunday Prof. Thompson, president of the Western College, Macon, Mo., will be in the city in the interest of the above named school which is sustained by our own denomination. He hopes to interest the young men and women of the city in the Christian education that may be obtained at this place. At the evening service he will present a diploma to Rev. Botts, conferring upon him the degree NEBRASKA CITY, NEB. SERVICES Sunday School every Sunday, 10 a. m.; preaching, first and second Sundays, 1 a. m. and 8 p. m. REV. J. W. STAPLETON, Pastor Residence 2315 Madsion Street. Phone South 2571. Omaha, THERE'S A MESSAGE FOR YOU AT Bethel Baptist Church 29th and T Sts., South Side ```markdown ``` 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. ALLEN CHAPEL A. M.E. CHU A.M.E. CHURCH ALLEN CHAPEL A.M.E. CHURCH 5233 South 25th Street SERVICES Preaching, 11 a. m.; Sunday school, 1 p. Allen Endeavor, 7 p. m.; preaching, 8 p. m. Class meetings Friday nights. VICES Sunday school, 1 p. m.; preaching, 8 p. m. nights. 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 Chur Baptist Church Pleasant Green Baptist Church Twenty-second and Paul Streets REV. JOHN COSTELLO, PASTOR. SERVICES Sunday school, 9:30 a. m.; morning service and preaching B. Y. P. U., 5:30 p. m.; evening service and preaching Prayer meeting, Wednesday night; class meeting Friday Women's Missionary Society, Tuesday afternoon at 3:30. Pilgrim Rest Baptist Ch VICES ing service and preaching, 11 a. m.; service and preaching, 8 o'clock. ht; class meeting Friday, night. day afternoon at 3:30. 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 26th and Franklin Streets VICES g service and preaching, 11 a. m. vice and preaching, 8 p. m. right; Women's Missionary Society, SERVICES Sunday School, 10 a. m.; morning service and preaching, B. Y. P. U., 6 p. m.; evening service and preaching, 8 p. Prayer meeting Wednesday night; Women's Missionary 1st and 3d Sunday, 4 p. m. 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, Mon- day 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) Church of St. Philip the De (EPISCOPAL) Church of St. Philip the Deacon (EPISCOPAL) Twenty-first Between Nicholas and Paul Sts. REV. JOHN ALBERT WILLIAMS, PRIEST Sunday services, 7:30, 10 and 11 a. m. and 8 p. m. COME. YOU ARE WELCOME. CHURCH OF ST. BENEDICT THE M. (Catholic) MASS—8 a. m., First Sunday in every month. BENEDICTIC Third Sunday in every month. Services to be held temporarily Heart Chapel, Twenty-second and Binney Streets. Everybody REV. FRANCIS CASSILLY, S. J., Pastor. CHURCH OF DIVINITY Inter-Denominational People's M. 26th and Franklin Streets Preaching, 11 a. m., 7:30 p. m.; Sunday school, 1:15 Prayer and conference meeting every Thursday, 8 p. REV. A. WAGNER, Pastor and G. O. P. BENEDICT THE MOOR (holic) every month. BENEDICTION—8 p. m., places to be held temporarily in Sacred nney Streets. Everybody welcome. BISILLY, S. J., Pastor. OF DIVINITY Natual People's Mission Franklin Streets m.; Sunday school, 1:15 p. m. telling every Thursday, 8 p. m. P. Pastor and G. O. P. MASS—8 a. m., First Sunday in every month. BENEDICATION—5 p. m. Third Sunday in every month. Services to be held temporarily in Sacred Heart Chapel, Twenty-second and Binney Streets. Everybody welcome. REV. FRANCIS CASBILLY, S. J., Pastor. CHURCH OF DIVINITY Inter-Denominational People's Mission 26th and Franklin Streets Preaching, 11 a. m., 7:30 p. m.; Sunday school, 1:15 p. m. Prayer and conference meeting every Thursday, 8 p. m. REV. A. WAGNER, Pastor and G. O. P. ZION BAPTIST CHURCH Rev. W. F. Bott, Pastor. Despite the heat last Sunday a goodly number were out to hear the most excellent sermon by the pastor and this was followed by a splendid address by Dr. Jennie Calfas of the Welfare board. She has promised to come to us again in the near future and when she does she should be greeted by a packed house. In the evening Rev. Staves of Pleasant St. James A.M.E. Church FREMONT, NEB. SERVICES Sunday School every Sunday, 10 a. m.; Preaching, second and fourth Sundays, 11 a. m. and 8 p. m. Phone South 2571. THE CHURCH SERVICES 2629 Caldwell Street. SERVICES GROVE METHODIST CHURCH 22nd and Seward Sts., Omaha, Neb. (Catholic) SERVICES Omaha. Nebraska. Webster 6035. THE MONITOR D. D. The presentation of this diploma simply makes the honor public, as the board of education by which the parchment is sent and all others who know him best frankly concede that this degree should have been conferred fifteen years ago. Last Sunday marked the close of the 2nd annual session of the Negro Baptist Association and auxiliaries of Nebraska. The session was profitable from a financial as well as an educational standpoint. Its statistics showed that the Baptists are growing throughout the state and it is our prayer that when another year comes to a close more will have been accomplished for the glory of God and the brotherhood of man. Come and go with us to the old fashioned picnic at Miller park, July 4th. Come and bring a friend for these picnics are always the best in the west. Should it rain met us at the church A trolley ride will be given to Lake Manawa Tuesday, July 8th, under the auspices of the Sewing Circle. Mrs. Hattie Hill has returned from Texas where she was recently called by the illness of her mother. Come to the services next Lord's day. Covenant, followed by the Lord's supper. The church where all are welcome. ALLEN CHAPEL A. M. E. CHURCH J. A. Broadnax, Pastor The services were all interesting Sunday. The pastor preached at 11 a.m. Sunday school, 1 p.m., Mrs. Redd, superintendent; Allen Endeavor, 7 p.m., Mrs. Goode, president. At 8 p.m. Rev. Stapleton, Rev. Daniels, and Mrs. Daniels spoke on Missions. Sunday was missionary night. Mrs. Pegram, president; Mrs. Stapleton, Mrs. Roberson and Mrs. R. Severe received the offering which was $20.63. Mr. A. Peoples and Mr. White deserve credit for the manner in which they painted the church. They did a very neat piece of work. The Ladies' Aid society will meet every Thursday at the church at 7 p.m. A cordial welcome is given to all. Mrs. E. Clarke, president. PILGRIM REST BAPTIST CHURCH Rev. Wm. Franklin, Pastor. Sunday the services were good and caeach service was largely attended. Sunday morning the pastor spoke from a very interesting subject, "We Are Christ's Witness." Sunday evening a sermon was preached in behalf of Club No. 1, Deacon John Robbins, chairman, the sum of $80.00 or more being raised for, that particular club. Sunday night at 8:00 the pastor spoke from the subject, "Our Conquering Jesus." Everyone that was present enjoyed both sermons. We are having a good many visitors. We are glad to have you at all times. INTERDENOMINATIONAL PEO- PLE'S MISSION CHURCH NEWS Rev. W. M. Garver, Pastor Special services will be held at the church beginning Sunday morning, July 6. The Rev. W. M. Garver, of East Des Moines, Ia., will be in charge. The subjects of the sermons will be found in the following list: Sunday morning, "The Review of Faith;" Sunday evening, "Unity;" Monday, "Sin and Its Ways;" Tuesday, "Hold Your Peace;" Wednesday, "Sanctify Yourself;" Thursday, Disobedient Child;" Friday, "Who Is My Neighbor;" Sunday morning, "God Will Provide;" Sunday evening, "O, Ye Hypocrites." Come and bring your friends and neighbors. Sunday was an ideal day for all the churches. All of them had good services. The Mason's had their annual thanksgiving service at the Fulton Street Christian church. The Pilgrim Rest Baptist church had their W. H. M. service on Sunday and they are having a church fair this week. They are planning big things and are doing well under the leadership of their new pastor the Rev. J. E. Ellis. Mt. Vernon A. M. E. church had their quarterly conference last Sunday. St. Paul's M. E. church pulled off its annual rally on Sunday and raised $520. This shows that we can work if we try. The Rev. Usherry was in town last week. Miss Rossie Moten of Omaha, Neb. was the guest of her sister, Maud Thomas, last week. Mrs. Lucinda Fisher was in Dallas on a visit. She has recently returned. The people around here had a fine time on the nineteenth of June. Cuney and Oakwood both had large and orderly crowds to celebrate this holiday. The watermelons are slow this year on account of continued rain. Mr. Mat Austin is on the sick list PALESTINE, TEX. Dont' knock; boost. Lincoln Department The 14th annual meeting of the Nebraska State Federation of Colored Women's Clubs met in Lincoln, Neb., June 25-26 with the Davis club at the Mt. Zion Baptist church, 12th and F streets, holding interesting meeting on each day. Mrs. Fannie Young as president, presided at all meetings. She delivered her annual address on Wednesday, June 25. An interesting address on "Doing Out Bit" was delivered by Mrs. Minnie Scott of Beatrice. In the evening the welcome address on behalf of the N. A. A. C. P. was given by Rev. I. B. Smith, followed by two pleasing solos by the Misses Cordellia Johnson of Omaha and Miss Opal Ashford of Lincoln. On Thursday the meeting was opened at 10:30, following invocation, the minutes were read and a report was made by all committees. The members of this program were the following: Miss Mable Scott of Beatrice, Miss Mary Pegg of Omaha and Mrs. Kathryn Houston of Lincoln. Two splendid solos were rendered in the evening by Messrs. J. W. Griffin of Omaha and J. E. Jeltz of Lincoln. Miss Darlene Duval of Omaha, accompanied by Miss C. Johnson, rendered a vocal solo, which was received with much appreciation. The following officers were elected for the ensuing year: Mrs. Lenora Gray, president, of Omaha; Mrs. Jennie Johnson, 1st vice-president, Lincoln; Mrs. Minnie Scott, 2nd vice-president, Beatrice; Mrs. Ada Holmes, secretary, Lincoln. The following were re-elected: Miss Cordellia Johnson, Asst. Sec., Omaha; Mrs. Daisy Gordon, Rec. Sec., Beatrice; Mrs. Burton, state treasurer, Omaha; Mrs. Gertrude Haynes, local treasurer, Lincoln; Mrs. R. Severe, chaplain; Mrs. Sarah McWilliams, state organizer; Mrs. Ida Bans, chairman Ways and Means committee; Mrs. Fannie Young, chairman executive board; Mr. J. W. Griffen, member board of directors. The meeting was closed Thursday evening to be entertained by the clubs of North Omaha next year. Out of town delegates to the State Federation were: Mesdames Burton, Gray, Banks, Severe, Taylor, Misses Duval, Pegg, Johnson, Banks, Mr. J. W. Griffen, all of Omaha; Mesdames Scott and Gordon, Misses Nondus and Mabel Scott of Beatrice. Mrs. Howard of Des Moines arrived in our city last week to be the guest of her sister, Mrs. Lewis Holmes. Mrs. Al Taylor entertained last Friday afternoon at her home, 1124 So. 10th St., in honor of Mrs. Frances McAdams of Minneapolis and Mrs. Howard of Des Moines. A very pleasant afternoon was enjoyed by indulgence in parlor pastimes, which were followed by the serving of delicious refreshments. Fifteen guests were present. Mrs. Anna Kelley gave a reception last Wednesday evening, complimentary to Mr. and Mrs. Jewel Reuben Kelley whose marriage occurred the same afternoon. A large number of persons were present. Mr. Paul Moore, who was injured a few months ago in the Burlington yards at Havelock, has almost fully recovered from his injury. He favored his many friends Sunday afternoon with an eloquent sermon. Sgt. Major Harrison M. Gilliam, 350 Machine Gun Bn., enroute to his home in Dennison, Texas, from Camp Grant, Ill., was the guest of Miss Flossie Patrick,2410 Holdrege St., a few days the past week. Sgt. Gillican ismanager of the Standard Life Insurance company, Texas agency, and second vice-president of the National Negro Press association. Sgt. Gilliam lately returned from one year of active service over seas and tells some very interesting facts of the war and the Negro on which he is preparing an article that will be published in serials in one of our leading Colored papers. Sgt. Gilliam was entertained at several social gatherings during his short stay in our city. A dinner was givenMonday night by Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Patrick. Covers were laid for eight. Tuesday Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Cooley gave a motor and sight seeing party over Lincoln and then returned to their beautiful and hospitable home to find a number of friends to spend the evening. Delightful refreshments were served. Wednesday night a picnic at Capitol Beach. Thursday evening Miss Mary Borden gave a dinner. Plates were laid for eight. Thursday night Sgt. Gilliam left for Dennison, Texas, to resume his duties. Mrs. Marie Patrick is the guest of the Patrick home, 2410 Holdereg St Miss. Flossie Patrick entertained several friends at a dinner Sunday. Haven't you observed that most of the world's mistakes are due to the circumstances that it refrains from doing things as you would have them once?—Houston Post. Many Times Council Bluffs Charles M. Rhonenee suffered a slight heat prostration. The stork visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. Carter Fletcher at 2310 So. 7th street and left a fine baby boy. Mother and baby are doing fine. Miss Ethel Richardson has received her diploma in the Denova from Mme. A. J. Austin of Omaha, Neb. Miss Richardson has opened up business in her home at 809 14th Ave. Mr. R. V. Robertson is still improving at this writing. He was able to be out for awhile on Saturday evening. Mrs. P. P. Farmer and her club gave an entertainment in the grove near her home, 2201 4th Ave., for the church. Mr. Richard Holliday is very low at his mother's home on 26th and 2nd avenue. Mrs. J. H. Garrison is visiting one of her friends, Mrs. A. A. Green, at 1108 So. 8th street. The Sunday School gave their entertainment Monday night. The officers of the Sunday School were in charge. The parents and children all had a good time. Mrs. Frances Freelin has been on the sick list for the past week but she is better at this writing. Miss Hazel Turner of 3208 8tt avenue has gone for a few week's eastern trip. Sunday services were a pronounced success, both spiritually and financially. The pastor preached both morning and evening to a large audience. Mr. Chancy Herndon, who has been on the sick list, is much better. Bethel A. M. E. Church Bethel A. M. E. church is bending all their energy to make their Sunday School convention and District Conference a success. All are working together. All the churches in Omaha and Council Bluffs have been invited to co-operate with us. The Sunday School entertainment was a grand success. A big barbecue will be given on July 4th on the Bethel A. M. E. church lawn. Why Pay More? WE SELL FOR LESS Special Sales Every Saturday See Special Ad Every Day in the Daily Nonpareil. We Lead in Prescriptions. Fricke Drug Co. 6th and Broadway. Have a Suit You Can Be Proud of Have TRUNK Make It Largest Stock in the City TRUNK TAILORING 14 S. Main St. Council Bluffs, Ia. COOPER & BAKER Hair Cut, Shave, Shampoo Pool Hall and Ice Cream 1019 West Broadway Council Bluffs, Ia. Mrs. Mable McCray, Houston, came up today to see relatives and enjoy the "Juneteenth." She is a daughter to Mrs. Lizzie Williams of this city. Mrs. M. G. Schermack left yesterday for Houston, Angleton and other points to visit friends and spend the 19th. Mrs. Hale, Angleton, visited a few days with Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Schermack this week. Extra preaching services were held at St. James M. E. church here Tuesday night by Rev. J. H. Napier, pastor. Although not on a grand scale the people of La Grange will celebrate the 19th of June on the land at the K. Y. P. grounds. A good and instructive program will be carried out. Miss Nettie Phearse and Fannie Walker, Taylor, and Miss Annie Smith of Kaufman, are visiting relatives and 7 celebrating the 19th of June here. About two miles from town near the late Rhoda Collins farm, the people from surrounding communities met and enjoyed a very pleasant 19th of June. Speeches by Prof. A. Johnson and Dr. Hal Davis, were listened to by the people. Mr. Warren McGinnis and wife of Waco are here for a few days seeing old friends and taking in the pleasures of our "Juneteenth." Rev. S. A. Tillman, pastor of Ebenezer Baptist church, was on hand last Sunday and held regular services at 11 o'clock a. m. Rain prevented the evening and night services. Rev. J. H. Napier, P. C. of St. James M. E. church, held regular services in the country. Misses Ella Mackey and Edna Moore of Giddings visited Mrs. Elmira Breeding, their aunt, on the 19th. Sick—Mesdames Polly Smith, Julia King and H. L. Vincent. HASTINGS. NEB. Marvin lodge, No. 38, A. F. & A. M. conducted a beautiful and stirring St. John's celebration at the Masonic temple Sunday, June 22. The services were in charge of Dr. J. B. Smith of Lincoln, Neb. Many attended from surrounding towns. There were nine present from Lincoln alone. Grand Island gave a splendid representation of citizens. Dr. C. A. Flippin, who is with True American lodge A. F. A. M., was there in fine style. Too much praise cannot be given Lincoln for the part that her people played in the affair. Mrs. Katie Woods should be praised for her part as cateress. The dinner was excellent and was well served. It was enjoyed by everyone who partook of it. Pay your debts and keep your credit good. Do Your Trading at the PALACE Clothing Co. S. E. 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OMAHA --- British Museum Library THE STAIRWAY Entrance Hall of British Museum. IT HAS become customary to start the history of the British Museum library with a transaction which took place between the British government and Sir Hans Sloane in 1753, but, as a matter of fact, the genesis of this library should be recorded 20 years earlier. The event chronicled upon this date of October 23, 1731. is a fire at Ashburnham house which partly destroyed the famous Cottonian library, and emphasized in the minds of influential patrons of learning the absolute necessity of properly housing the great collections which as yet had escaped the same fate, says the Christian Science Monitor. That portion of the Cottonian collection which was saved from the flames still exists as an important and valuable part of the present British museum. Sir Robert Cotton was a real booklover and a natural collector. When summoned by Queen Elizabeth to Calais as royal commissioner in arranging a treaty between England and Spain, it was with sincere regret that he accepted the appointment, because it took him away from his library and from the research in which he found the greatest delight of life. Later Cotton's political activities aroused the suspicions of Charles I, and, as a result, his beloved library was sealed up and he himself arrested. When later a royal messenger came to him with the message that under certain conditions he might be restored to court favor, Cotton replied: "You come too late, my heart is broken." The famous library was restored years inter to Sir Robert's son and successor, Sir Thomas Cotton, who inherited, also, his father's love of books. From Sir Thomas it came down to Sir John Cotton, who presented the collection to the nation in 1700. The Cotton library, therefore, should be considered the nucleus to which the other collections were added. Money Raised by Lottery. This brings us to Sir Hans Sloane, where the chronicle usually begins. Sir Hans was physician, naturalist, and antiquary, and during his lifetime accumulated an extraordinary collection of books, manuscripts, drawings, prints, together with collections of natural and artificial curiosities. Toward the end of his life he offered them to the British nation, provided the government paid his executors some £20,000, which he estimated to be one-fourth of the intrinsic value of his collections. The real value was probably somewhat less than his estimate, but the price at which the British nation acquired his treasures was surely less than half their value, which made the contribution of Sir Hans a princely one under any circumstances. To persuade King George II, so indifferent to the importance of letters and so miserly regarding the expenditure of money save for his own pleasures, that so large a sum should be paid was no easy task, and when the memorial was first presented to him he remarked: "I do not think there are £20,000 in the treasury." Fortunately, however, there was influence enough among those favoring the acquisition of this important collection to push the matter to a conclusion. As a result, an act was passed through parliament authorizing the holding of a lottery to raise £200,000, out of which £30,000 should be paid to the executors of Sir Hans and the countess of Oxford, and an additional £30,000 invested at interest in the public funds to provide for salaries and other expenses. Beyond this, an adequate sum was to be devoted to a suitable building for the collections. This act passed parliament in 1753, and marks the definite foundation of the British museum. Early Restrictions on Users. The records show that the first building containing the collections which went to make up the British museum was thrown open to the public on January 15., 1759; but the words "thrown open" require some explanation. Today there is no library in the world where the visitor or student is able to inspect and make use of its wonderful contents with greater ease or freedom than the British Museum library, but originally suen restrictions were imposed as to make its use almost inaccessible. In the first place, it was announced that the library would be open "except Saturday and Sunday of each week, except Christmas day and one week after, except the week after Easter Sunday and the week after Whitsuntide, and except Good Friday, and all days which now or shall hereafter be specially appointed for Thanksgivings or feasts by public authority." If a prospective student were able to master the mathematics of these restrictions, he then presented himself at the porter's lodge, where he was obliged to give his name, condition and address, to be entered in the register. This accomplished, the volume was laid before the librarian to decide whether the person so applying was entitled to admission. If the question were settled in the affirmative, on a second visit the applicant might receive his ticket. Having secured the precious card, he would then present himself for admission, but, as there was a restriction that not more than ten persons should be admitted for each hour the museum was open, it was still problematical whether he would be successful. If so fortunate as to be a member of one of these groups of ten he was then escorted around the library by a guide, with a limit placed upon the time, and with every element created to destroy the pleasure of literary communion with the volumes. Later, important additions to the Cottonian, Harleian, and Sloane collections include the Royal library of 12,000 volumes, which was eventually turned over to the British museum by George II; the Thomason collection of "Kings" Pamphlets, the da Costa collection of Hebrew books and manuscripts; the Birch collection of biography; David Garrick's library of English plays; Musgrave's collection of biography and manuscripts; the Cracherode collections of books and prints. Some Great Acquisitions. All these collections were acquired previous to the year 1807 with no expense whatever to the government, but at this time a grant of approximately £5,000 was made for the purchase of the Lansdowne manuscripts. In 1813 another £8,000 was appropriated for the Hargrave Legal library, and, in 1821, some £13,500 was granted to secure the classical library of Dr. Charles Burney. Two years later the splendid Royal library acquired by George III became part of the British museum. This necessitated larger quarters, and was the beginning of the reconstructed museum. George III's library contained no less than 84,000 volumes. George IV tried to dispose of the collection to the emperor of Russia to enrich his own private coffers, but this plan was frustrated, and the volumes were saved to the British nation. Francis Egerton was a later benefactor of the Museum library. He bequeathed to it the famous Egerton manuscripts, together with £12,000, the interest on which to be devoted to increasing the collection and maintaining a custodian. Three years later, in 1832, the autograph collection of the museum was enriched by the acquisition of the Arundel manuscripts; and, in 1847, the Rt. Hon. Thomas Grenville presented to the museum his magnificent library, which is still preserved as a unit under the donor's name. No library is geographically situated the more favorably to be available to the world than the British museum. A famous American collector some years ago bequeathed to it an extraordinary collection he himself had made, which it seemed from patriotic motives should have been turned over to some American institution. After having worked in the British museum, however, and after seeing the cosmopolitan nature of those who visit and make use of its treasures, one is forced to admit that this collection will accomplish its highest good by being where it is rather than consigned to the geographical limitation of any one of the American libraries. In this case the American donor considered his loyalty to letters beyond the demand of any nationality. "IN THE ARGONNE FOREST" Notes Reported by Edward T. Moore All of the boys in Headquarters Co. 816, P. I., are very busy now preparing to take their final ride in the box cars. The band of Headquarters Co. 816, P. I., after returning from their furlough in southern France, are feeling fine. Corporal Nick Love and Sgts. Anderson and Logging have just returned from Paris, where they spent several days visiting. They report a great time. Musicians Vernon L. Page, Edw. T. Moore, Clinton Weaver, Geo. A. Wells and Roy H. Revely will leave tonight for a short stay in Paris, Verdun and Sedan. The camp chaplain, Rankin, delivered a fine sermon in the "Y" hut this morning. Musicians Geo. W. Guest, John Fulton and Sgt. A. M. White are in Paris on business. Headquarters Co. 816 base ball team was defeated yesterday for the first time this season by Headquarters Co. 815, P. I., by a score of 8 to 4. Several promotions have just been made in the band. Corporal Roy Monroe, to sergeant. Corporal Charlie Hoops to sergeant; musician C. B. Wilkes to corporal, and Musician S. Cook to corporal. The foremost band of Headquarters Co. 816, P. I., had the honor of being one of the three bands that were selected to take part in the memorial service at the Argonne cemetery on May 30. All of the Headquarters Co. boys send their best wishes to their friends and hope to return to the good old U. S. A. very soon. RACE BOOKS AND PERIODICALS Our Boys and Girls A weekly newspaper for our youth, $1.00 per year; 50c for 6 months. 54 West 140th St., New York City. The Negro in American History By Prof. John W. Cromwell, $1.40 and worth more. 1439 Swann St., N. W., Washington, D. C. The Negro Soldier By John E. Bruce "Grit". The glorious record of America's black heroes, 25 cents (no stamps.) 2709 Madison Ave., New York City. The Crusader Magazine The Greatest Negro Magazine of America. $1.00 per year and cheap at that. 2299 Seventh Ave., New York City. A monthly Review of Africa and the Orient, $1.50 per year. Monitor office or 158 Fleet street, London, E. C. 4. England. JUST OFF THE PRESS "Brown Boys in Khaki Brown," a snappy, stirring, catchy race song. Suitable for stage, church or school. Sung about our own boys in our own songs. Words and music by Eva A. Jessie. Copies at 25c at Monitor office, or send 25c to Eva A. Jessie, 309 West Street Boulevard, Muskogee, Okla.—Adv. NOTICE BY PUBLICATION ON PETITION FOR SETTLEMENT OF FINAL ADMINISTRATION ACCOUNT. In the matter of the estate of Abraham W. Parker deceased: All persons interested in said matter are hereby notified that on the 26th day of June, 1919, Leona A. Johnson filed a petition in said County Court, praying that her final administration account filed herein be settled and allowed, and that she be discharged from her trust as administratrix and that a hearing will be had on said petition before said Court on the 16th day of July, 1919, and that if she be discharged from her trust, the said 16th day of July, 1919, at 9 o'clock a. m., and contest said petition, the Court may grant the prayer of said petition and make such other and further orders, allowances and decrees, as to this court may seem proper, to the end that all matters pertaining to said estate may be finally settled and determined. BRYCE CRAWFORD, 7-3-21-7-10 County Judge. A Million Eyes Turned Upon it Daily AGENTS EVERYWHERE MADAM C.J.WALKERS WONDERFUL HAIR GROWER SUPREME IN REPUTATION MADAM C.J.WALKERS WONDERFUL HAIR GROWER SALVE MADAM C.J.WALKERS WONDERFUL HAIR GROWER SOLD EVERYWHERE IN U.S.A. WE BELT THE GLOBE A Preparation that will do exactly as recommended ONCE A USER ALWAYS A USER Mme C.J. Walker 640 North West st. Indianapolis, Indiana. Great opportunity for Agenia Write for terms BRYCE CRAWFORD, County Judge. M. L. V. A nice, clean up-to-date cafe for ladies and gentlemen. First class service. Private dining rooms. Your patronage solicited and appreciated. 107 South 14th Street. Tyler 4581-I J J FRIEDMAN, Attorney 650 Omaha Ntl. Bank Bldg. ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION OF THE COLUMBIA INVESTMENT CO. NOW is hereby given that the un- signed have assessed themselves for the purpose of conducting business as a corporation under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The name of the corporation shall be the Columbia Investment Company. The principal place of transacting business shall be in the City of Omaha, County of Douglas, and State of Nebraska. The general nature of this business shall be to equip and maintain a hall or halls to be used for public meetings, dances, etc., to contract and erect buildings and dwellings, and to lease or rent such buildings or dwellings, or part thereof, upon behalf of the corporation by the officer or officers of the corporation entrusted with such affairs, and to purchase and hold in its corporate name, real estate and personal property, chattel and real mortgages, leases of real and personal property, and to mortgage, sell or exchange any and all property, both real and personal of which it may be possessed at any time, and to execute all necessary legal instruments required in the conduct of its business affairs, and to acquire and to lease such enterprise or enterprises and to look after the heating, lighting, janitor, and other services required in the buildings or dwellings owned or leased by this corporation, and to pay all wages or salaries for such services upon behalf of the company. The business of .this company shall also be to deal generally in real estate and real estate securities and to borrow money, make and issue notes, trust deeds, mortgages, and to trust obligations on the evidences of indebtedness without security, or to secure same by mortgage, pledge, or otherwise, and generally to make and perform agreements and contracts of every kind and description. The amount of capital stock of this corporation shall be Fifty Thousand Dollars, divided into 5,000 shares of the par value of $100.0 each, all of which shall be common stock and fully paid up when issued, and said stock may be paid for either in cash or in real estate or personal property or services, and any one stockholder may hold as many shares of the corporation as all demoproperty. It is further provided that all questions coming before the stockholders for decision shall be decided by the majority of stock present and voting, either in person or by proxy. The corporation shall be authorized to commence business as soon as these articles shall have been filed with the County Clerk of Dauglas County, Nebraska, and to continue for a period of fifty years thereafter. The highest amount of indebtedness which this corporation shall incur at any one time shall not exceed two-thirds of its capital stock. There are five directors, who shall be chosen by the stockholders voting according to their ownership of stock, the first set of directors to be elected at the first meeting of one incorporators to be held at an early date after the filing of these articles, and the annual meeting thereafter to be held on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in January of each year. The board of directors shall have the power to adopt by-laws for the proper conduct of the business. The officers shall consist of a president, secretary, treasurer and general manager, and be proper for any one officer to hold two offices. The term of office and duties of the officers shall be prescribed in the by-laws of the corporation. These articles or by-laws adopted may be amended at any annual stockholders meeting or any special meeting called for by the stockholders, the board of the stockholder, and upon approval of the majority of stock held in the corporation and present and voting at the meeting either in person or by proxy. The meeting of the stockholders, the board of directors shall con- sist of the incorporators, and officers of this corporation shall be as follows: President, secretary, treasurer. DORA HANDLER BEN HANDLER State of Nebraska. ) County of Douglas. ) ss. Be it remembered, That on the 9th day of June, 1919, before我 a notary public within and for the said county and state, Dora Handler and Ben Handler, to me known to be the persons named in and who executed the foregoing articles of incorporation and who acknowledged the execution thereof to be their free and voluntary act. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and official seal, the City of Omaha, County of Nebraska, State of Nebraska, this 9th day of June, 1919. JACOB J. FRIEDMAN. 6-12-4t-7-3 Notary Public. PROBATE NOTICE In the Matter of the Estate of Clara D. Joseph. Notice is hereby given: That the creditors of said deceased will meet the executrix of said estate, before me, County Judge of Douglas County, Nebraska, at the County Court Room, in said County, on the 29th day of August, 1919, and on the 29th day of October, 1919, at 9 o'clock a.m., each day for the purpose of presenting their claims for examination, advertisement and allowance. Three months are allowed for the creditors to present their claims, from the 29th day of July, 1919. BRYCE CRAWFORD, 6-26-4t-7-17 County Judge. We Sell Kashmir Goods STARK'S PHARMACY 30th and Pinkney Streets Phone Webster 4225. EXPERT SHOE REPAIR 814 North 24th St. Telephone Douglas 7147. EUREKA GARAGE Cars stored and repaired. Sundries supplied 2411 N. 24th. Web. 182 FRIEDMAN'S PLACE Fine Watch Repairing. Red 7914 We Buy and Sell Jewelry, Clothing, Shoes, Trunks Suit Causes, Etc. MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS 1211 Douglas St. Omaha, Neb. TUCHMAN BROS. Where Everybody Trades. GROCERIES AND MEATS 24th and Lake. Wester 402. NIMROD JOHNSON, The Workingman's Friend, Real Estate and Notary Public. 2314 N. 2t7h St. Webster 1302. —Adv. ```markdown ```