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Omaha Boy First to Cross Lake Ontario in Frail Canoe GROWING, THANK YOU! $2.00 a Year. 5c a Copy Omaha B Hazardous Feat in Face of Storm— Preston W. Bryant and J. Clarke, a Native of Barbadoes, Two Young Colored Men, Paddle in a Sixteen- Foot Canoe From Toronto to Niagara-on-the-Lake. WAS A NOTEWORTHY EVENT So Far as Known This Is the First Time Such a Feat Has Been Accomplished Except Perhaps by Indians Before Coming of the White Man. TORONTO, Ont., July 16.—A feat of unusual daring was accomplished here Saturday, July 5, when Preston W. Bryant of Omaha, Neb., a musician, now residing at 184 Queen street, this city, and J. Clarke from Barbadoes, a silver spinner, residing at 234 Simcoe street, set out from the foot of York street in a frail sixteen foot canoe, with the purpose of paddling forty miles across Lake Ontario. It was not as daring as crossing the ocean in a flying machine, but it took a lot of courage on the part of Bryant and Clarke to undertake this voyage. By many it was considered a fool-hardy trick. They left York street at 6 o'clock and were out of sight of land at 7:10. They were passed by the Cayuga at 8:10 twelve miles out, and by the Chippewa at 10:15 both on the same journey. A severe wind and rain storm overtook the frail craft about noon and the men were glad to sight land about 2 o'clock, and to land at Niagara on the lake at 2:40. When the Chippewa passed within fifty feet of them Bryant exchanged greetings with his wife and sister who were on board. A mist closed in on them when they were eight miles out and bothered them considerably. The men wore only trousers and shirts, used side paddles and steered by compass. A local newspaper says these "two Colored gentlemen, of 34 and 38 years of age, undertook the hazardous task as an experiment and are to be congratulated on their success. So far as known this is the first time this feat has been accomplished." Bryant is the son of Charles Bryant, the well-known horseman of Omaha. CONTRIBUTING GENEROUSLY FOR EDUCATION OF CHILDREN (By Associated Negro Press.) Statesville, N. C., July 16.—Charles H. Moore, state inspector of Colored schools, finds that in 38 counties of the state, Colored people have contributed for building new school houses for their children the sum of $32,453.75, public school officials in the 38 counties appropriating $43,000 for the same purpose. It means that the Colored people of 38 counties have voluntarily contributed, in addition to their regular taxes, an amount almost equal to that appropriated from the public funds to build school houses for their race. DUPONT, POWDER KING, GIVES $400,000 FOR NEGRO SCHOOLS (By Associated Negro Press.) Wilmington, Del., July 16.—Pierre S. DuPpont, president of the DuPont Powder company, has created a trust fund of $2,000,000 for the remodeling and modernizing of the public schools of Delaware, outside of Wilmington, to be expended during the next four years. Four hundred thousand dollars will be applied to the improvement of schools for Negro children. MEMORIAL MEETING FOR FALLEN HEROES Providence, R. I., July 16.—A memorial meeting to commemorate the death of Negro young men in the war was held in the Union Congregational church. Rev. Alfred F. Ware of Worcester, Mass., delivered an address. He was in charge of the Y. M. C. A. secretaries of the Ninety-third division, which included the Three Hundred and Sixty-ninth infantry, known as the "Hell Fighters." IOR HEALTH IMPROVEMENT Cincinnati, O., July 16.—A movement for intensive health activity among Cincinnati's Negro population was launched at a special meeting of the board of health, attended by Mayor Galvin, and some of Cincinnati's leading business men, physicians and social workers. THE MONITOR L. Creston W. Bryant. NOT "UNDESIRABLE" SAYS CHICAGO TRIBUNE Chicago Daily Says, "The Colored People Were Not "Undesirable" When They Donned the Khaki and Went Away to War, and Are Not Now." "UNDESIRABLE" IS FALSE NOTE "Races Must Cooperate for Betterment of Community. Adjustment Must Be Reached by Honest Methods, Cards All on the Table." Chicago, July 13.—In an editorial on "Candor Between the Races, July 1, the Chihcago Daily Tribune makes a scathing denouncement of the treatment Colored people are receiving, because of their natural tendency to improve their living conditions. Referring to the residential trouble in Chicago, the Tribune says in part: "Malice and envy and jealousy and revenge must not enter into the negotiations. In at least one instance we have noted the use of the word "undesirable;" it is a false note. The Colored people are firmly established in the United States, and, of course, in Chicago. They were not "undesirable" when we needed thousands of them to carry on war industries here; not "undersirable" when they eagerly donned the khaki and went away to war; and they are not "undesirable" because they obey the instinctive desire for a home. "It is not to be denied that racial characteristics prevail among the white people to the extent that they are most content when living among those of their own race; but the same is true of the Colored people. They want their own homes, their own locality, their own institutions, this because if the Colored race is to find salvation, as its brightest minds, testify, it must alone work it out. "We believe the Colored people are agreed that what they most want is the right to comfortable living conditions. We believe they have not thought of intruding, maliciously, into districts far removed from the centers of their race. We believe the thoughtful Colored people grant to the whites the same ideas of ethical segregation. "The principles of the adjustment, it seems, cannot fail to lie thus; lines of demarkation to be adopted out of consideration for the needs and comforts of both races; willingness to cooperate in all essentials of community betterment; and complete eagerness to confer on all subjects without recourse to bitterness. "In other words, the white people cannot adjudicate the matter to suit themselves; nor can the Colored people. Clash will surely follow. The settlement must come in a meeting of the minds, so that the Colored people will not think themselves wrongly used, but will have the assurance that whatever ethical understandings are adopted are with their approval and for their best interests. Property rights are inviolate; but just as much for the Colored as the white. Adjustment must be reached by honest methods; cards all on the table." Y. M. C. A. COMMITTEE TO MEET SUNDAY Mr. Nate Hunter, general chairman of the Y. M. C. A. committee, requests the members of the committee to meet with him at Pleasant Green Baptist church Sunday afternoon at the close of the N. A. A. C. P. meeting. OMAHA, NEBRASKA, JULY 17, 1919 Longview, Scene of Riot,Under Martial Law Trouble Caused by Invasion of Colored District at One O'Clock in the Morning by Group of White Men Who Seek to Punish a Highly Respectable School Teacher for Alleged Publication in Chicago Newspaper of Article Said to Be a Reflection Upon Character of Young Woman. ACTION OF MOB IN BURNING RESIDENCES IS DENOUNCED Subscribers, Attention, Please! Many Subscriptions Are Expiring at This Time Many Subscriptions Are Expiring at This Time Look at the Yellow Label on your paper. If it reads "7-1-19," or "July 19" your subscription is due. Please drop in Monitor office and pay or phone and our collector will call. LONGVIEW, Tex., July 16.—This city has been the scene of a serious riot, and though feeling runs high there is a determination upon the part of the authorities and the best citizens of both races to prevent further disorder and to protect law-abiding citizens. Members of the National Guard arrived here Friday night in response to an appeal from the local officials to Governor Hobby, who expressed themselves as unable to cope with the situation. The troops are still here and will not be withdrawn until all danger of another outbreak is passed. The city is under martial law. The trouble started early Friday morning when a party of fifteen or twenty young white men invaded the Negro section in search of F. L. Jones, a popular Negro school teacher, who was accused of causing the publication in the Chicago Defender of statements derogatory to a young woman of Kilgore. This is the article, published in the Defender of July 4, which it is claimed is responsible for the outbreak: "Despite the fact that every effort has been made by officials here to keep the outside world from learning of the lynching of Lemuel Walters at this place June 17, the news has leaked out. Walters was taken from the Longview jail by a crowd of white men when a prominent white woman declared she loved him, and if she were in the north would obtain a divorce and marry him. No charge was preferred against Walters other than the statement made by the white woman to her personal friends. The woman has been prostrated since the lynching occurred. She is under the care of a physician at Kilgore, Tex., where Walters was arrested prior to being spirited here for 'safecare.' "The sheriff of the jail gladly welcomed the mob and acknowledged recognitions from the men as they passed PLAN INDUSTRIAL CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION (By Associated Negro Press.) San Francisco, Cal., July 16.—A campaign is on to raise $150,000 to erect a headquarters building for the Colored Young Men's and Women's Industrial Christian association. A desire to provide proper quarters for returning soldiers and to uplift the Colored race generally is given as the reason for the campaign by Rev. J. A. Dennis. Hotel accommodations will be a feature of the building. An industrial training department like the one founded by Booker T. Washington is included in the plan. A free employment department also will be operated. in the gate to seize the prisoner. Walters was taken to the outskirts of the town and shot to pieces. His nude form was thrown near the roadside. He was buried by people of his race. While people here are angered because our people have been leaving this part of Texas in droves, and since this lynching all the farm hands have left." Two of the young woman's brothers met Jones on the street and beat him severely, although he protested his innocence. The brothers were not with the crowd who approached Jones' house about 1 o'clock Friday morning, when they were met with simultaneous fire from all sides of the residence, where Jones' friends, anticipating an attack, had gathered to protect him. The whites returned the fire and retired for reinforcements. They returned to renew the attack at 4 o'clock, but found the Negroes had dispersed. The mob then set fire to five of the homes owned by the principal citizens of Longview, among them being those owned by Jones and Dr. C. P. Davis. Several of the white men were wounded severely in the first attack, among whom were Ernest White, Ed Nelson, Albert Carey and Louis Baer. Twenty-five representative citizens met with the state officials at noon Sunday, passed resolutions denouncing the burning of the residences of Negro citizens and decided that it would be advisable to keep the soldiers here in charge of the situation. The authorities are investigating responsibility for the outbreak. Fourteen white men have been arrested on warrants charging "assault with intent to murder" in connection with the pitched gun fight. Longview is a prosperous railroad center, with a population of about 18,000, about one-third being Colored. The relations between the races have been generally amicable, and this unfortunate outbreak is keenly regretted. RECEIVES HIGHEST DECORATION OF WAR Boston, July 17.—Clarence R. Van Allen, corporal of Company L, 372d Infantry Regiment, who put a German machine ghn out of action singlehanded, killing four of its crew and capturing three others, one of the bravest exploits of the war, has been decorated with the Medaille Militarie, the highest honor France confers on an enlisted man. Officers of the Northeastern department, who turned out in a body to honor the man, who was formerly a waiter here, said they believed he was the first American soldier to receive the decoration. His valor is a distinction for the entire race. [Picture of a man in a suit]. Harry Buford, Popular Police Chauffeur, Soars in the Clouds Harry Buford, the popular police chauffeur, for whom speedy crafts of all kinds have a special attraction, took a 4,000 foot flight into the clouds in an areoplane from the Center street aviation field Sunday afternoon. It is believed that he is the first member of the race anywhere in this vicinity to take an aerial flight. Harry is most enthusiastic about his trip and says it is great to be soaring up among the clouds. "THE NEMESIS OF AMERICAN LIFE" Senator Borah So Designates the Race Question in Recent Speech Opposing Susan B. Anthony Amendment. SENATOR PLAYING TO SOUTHERN GALLERIES Adroitly Advocates the Doctrine of State Rights—Pleads That North Give Economic Justice to Race Before Calling South to Account. MACON, GA., July 16.—In his speech opposing taking the control of the franchise from the states and placing it under federal supervision. Senator Borah had this to say on the Negro feature of the Susan B. Anthony amendment: "To be entirely frank, I do not think we ought to force this situation. I believe that the wiser and better solution of the race question runs along different lines. I certainly want to see the Negro secure justice, but I realize, and every sane man realizes that you cannot force Colored rule upon the south. It will bring renewed racial warfare, which in the end will be vastly more injurious to the Colored race than to the white race, and heaven knows it would be bad enough for either. I think it infinitely better that we leave the situation to be dealt with through the several states than to undertake to force a rule which is not acceptable. "I regard the race question as the Nemesis of American life. I sympathize deeply with the people upon whom falls most heavily the burden of solving it. Sphinxlike, inscrutable, and intractable it intrudes itself at every national feast and jubilee. There is no phase of national life, no outlook but is colored by the sinister shadow of this problem. We of the north can afford to take counsel upon this matter: We can afford to listen to the requests of our southern friends. We ourselves are not without fault. As I have just said, look at East St. Louis, within the grand old commonwealth whose soil holds the sacred ashes of the emancipator, the man who gave the Negro his freedom, Talk about enfranchising 3,000,000 Negro women of widening the political power of the Negro of the south when we massacre him, shoot him down like a dog, burn him as we would inanimate rubbish merely because he appears in our midst as a laborer. We will not even endure him as a competitor in the field of industry. Let us see if we cannot first do justice to this ward of ours, this race among us by no volition of his own, this race which sheds its blood for the republic when the republic is in peril. Let us, I say, first do justice to the Negro in the industrial world that he may educate and train his children for the duties of citizenship, then we shall be much nearer a final solution of the race question." LIFTING. LIFT, TOO! Whole No. 211) Biate Historical Society Speaker & Simon ail Canoe DETERMINED TO EXERCISE FRANCHISE Well Organized Movement Among Colored People of the Southland to Secure the Ballot and Use It Intelligently. CAUSES UNEASINESS AMONG CONGRESSMEN War Activity and Education and the Adoption of the Suffrage Amendment Render Further Denial of the Vote an Impossibility—Propaganda Spread by Churches and Newspapers. WASHINTON, D. C., July 16. Literature pouring in on members of congress demonstrates the existence of a well organized movement among the Colored people of the south to secure the ballot in the south and the application of the theory of "self determination" to themselves. The movement is creating uneasiness among southern senators and members of the house, who realize that participation in the war by the Colored men and the adoption of the suffrage amendment will make it more difficult than before to deny the ballot to the Colored element of the population. In addition to that the 1920 census is coming, with its consequent reaportionment, and it is realized that the south may have to show why its representation should not be based on voting strength rather than on population, so far as representatives in congress is concerned. The Negro propaganda is being worked through the various church organizations and the newspapers are giving it wide publicity. The claim is that since the principle of "self determination" has been adopted as the fundamental element of the peace treaty they can see no reason why it should not apply in Alabama as well as in Czecho-Slovakia. They claim they bore their share in the fighting and should not be denied participation in affairs as a result. In addition to the letters which they are now pouring in on members of congress, especially those from the north, they will, it is understood, petition the president for interference in their behalf in support of the theory of "self determination" which he has advocated at Versailles and Paris. The situation is regarded as extremely embarrassing to the southern members, who have first been compelled to accept woman suffrage, which they feared in its possible results on the ballot situation in the south, and are now being urged by the administration to support a peace treaty which the Colored people are using as their argument for the right to vote. ```markdown ``` 2 BUT, strange as it may seem, the Negro owes a moral duty to the white man. And this moral responsibility cannot be evaded, even though we may feel justified in doing so. Our moral duty as a race is that we treat the white man fairly and squarely in all of our relations with him. Too often we are inclined to overlook and ignore the moral law when white people are involved, forgetting that only in proportion as we show a high appreciation of the moral law as we come into contact with them can we ever hope to change their attitude in this respect, at least toward us. In other words, we must deal fairly and justly with our white brother in our social, our economic, our business, our industrial and our political relations. Let him see our magnanimity and largeness of heart at all times and under all circumstances. The time may come when he will see the utter folly of approaching the problem by eliminating the demands of fair play and justice. Nor must be overlook our moral duty to our own race, if we would solve the problem. Negroes owe moral duties to their own race that cannot be lightly considered, and which are as obligatory and binding as the Decalogue itself. And no member of the race will be able to escape the ultimate penalty of indifference, selfishness and race dereliction. In the face of crime, juvenile delinquency, the social evil, questionable moral behavior on the part of those who ought to set good examples, illegal misecenation, peonage, race division, the lack of business and industrial progress, disfranchisement and lynching, no man or woman of moral accountability ought to feel satisfied with anything less than a full dedication of himself or herself to the eradication of all of those things which keep the race from advancing to its highest in America. Whether a man enters the fight—for it is a fight—as a radical or as a conservative is immaterial. The one thing each and all of us should bear in mind is this: I owe a moral duty to my race. And if this idea becomes a fixity it will grow and eventually it will become a passion for moral duty and service. The moral duty to the race falls upon the rich as well as the poor, the prominent as well as the practically unknown; in a word, it falls upon all. No matter who you are and what you are, you owe a moral duty to your race, and no amount of reasoning or false philosophy can excuse us. In the solution of the problem I believe the race must play a distinct part—a part that no other race can play for us. But we shall never play the part we should and must play until we first realize our moral duty to one another. To get the rank and file of the race to see its moral duty to one another is one of the most difficult phases of the problem, and one that is going to tax the combined ability of all of our leaders. And yet this phase of the problem is so vital that I believe a definite propaganda ought to be inaugurated by the leaders of the race throughout America in order that the masses might see the necessity of moral responsibility. We must rid ourselves of selfish individualism and work for the greatest good to the greatest number if we are to be saved. (To be continued.) DES MOINES WANTS NEGRO FIRE COMPANY (By Associated Negro Press.) Des Moines, Ia., July 16.—A petition for the erection of a new fire station to be officered and manned entirely by Negroes was presented to the city council Monday by George H. Woodson, attorney of Buxton, Ia. Woodson proposed to select the crew entirely from Negro officers and enlisted men who served during the war. The Pollyanna dancing school which is held every Saturday afternoon is quite popular. The children are urged to attend regularly in order that they may be prepared for their public recital. The Monitor's Phone Number Is Douglas 3224 Many Race Delegates Present—Take Prominent Part in Proceedings—Have Definite Opinions, and Programs as to Demands of Privileges of Full American Citizenship. (By Associated Negro Press.) Atlantic City, N. J., July 16.—Among the delegates in attendance at the national conference of social work here were many Colored men and women. They sat with the white delegates, and conferred with them upon matters of common interest as well as upon those of peculiar importance to their race. One of the interesting features at a meeting devoted to a discussion of the Negro's problems was the statement of a white woman from San Antonio, Tex., that in that part of her state, the Negro was coming into his own. He was being provided with better educational facilities and was able to go into business or buy land on the same terms as white men. A white man, a native of South Carolina, who had been in China for six years, said that on his return he had talked with a Negro friend about conditions. This man said that what the Negroes of the south wanted is an out-and-out-voice from the pulpits against lawlessness; no taxation without representation; abolition of legalized robbery in the use of the school funs; the removal of discrimination such as that the Negroes encounter in traveling. Many of the Negro delegates protested vehemently against segregation of any sort. One said it was worse when practiced in the north than in the south, for while the south, contrary to the general opinion, does not understand the Negro, it often has an affection for him. In particular, housing conditions were complained of. Negroes are compelled to live in discomfort and worse because they are not admitted to good neighborhoods. They want admission to the schools, to the settlements, to the neighborhood clug houses on the same conditions as whites of varying nationalities. They want work on equal terms with the whites. RESPONSIBILIT OF PRESS IN RECONSTRUCTION CALLS FOR CAREFUL CONSIDERATION Tulsa, Okla., July 17.—A. J. Smitherman, editor of the Tulsa Star and president of the Western Negro Press Association has issued a call for its fifteenth annual convention. The association meets in the Masonic temple, 18th and Woodland streets, Kansas City, Mo., July 25 and 26, and expects in addition to its regular program to feature the discussion of important public questions affecting the interests and welfare of the race in the United States of America. President Smitherman in his announcement says: "I earnestly urge all newspaper and magazine owners, whether members of the association or not, to send representatives to this meeting, which will be one of the most interesting in the history of our association. Never before have the opportunities seemed so bright for the Colored newspaper man as now; and never before have the attending responsibilities been so pronounced as those now devolving upon us. It is for the Colored press to blaze the way for the race through the veiled future of a great reconstruction period, and to meet these grave responsibilities, to act wisely and timely, is one of the big problems we will attempt to solve at this meeting. Testifying in district court of Omaha in the suit of his son-in-law for annulment of marriage on the grounds of Negro blood in his veins, Douglas B. McCary, former cashier of the Capitol Savings bank of Washington, D.C., of which John R. Lynch was president, denied, in his testimony on the witness stand, that he had Negro blood or that his father or mother were Negroes os of Negro delineation. McCary's testimony brought to a close the trial of the suit of Francis P. Dwyer of this city, for annulment of marriage on the grounds that his wife, Clara McCary-Dwyer was of at least one-eighth Negro blood which under a Nebraska statute is sufficient for annulment; and that he was unaware of the fact until so informed by a physician following the birth of a child. Dwyer testified on the witness stand that they were married in the Catholic church in 1916 after a courtship of year during which time he did not see his wife's father. When informed at the birth of the baby, by the doctor that the baby had Colored blood, he said he left his wife and she moved from their apartment to her parent's home. He entered the army. On returning, he filed suit for annulment. For Monitor office call Doug. 3224. THE MONITOR "He who has a thousand friends, Has not one to spare; But he who has one enemy, May meet him anywhere." 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DOLGOFF FURNITURE AND HARDWARE STOVES, RUGS, LINOLEUM Better Goods for Less Money. Credit if You Wish. OPEN EVENINGS 1839-47 N. 24th St. Phones—Webster 1607; Webster 4825 MINNESOTA FEDERATION DISCUSSES PROBLEMS OF RECONSTRUCTION (By Associated Negro Press.) St. Paul, Minn., July 16.—Reconstruction activity was discussed at the 14th annual meeting of the Minnesota Fedretaion of Colored Women's clubs held Wednesday and Thursday at Pilgrim Baptist church, Summit avenue and Cedar streets. A number of national workers among Negro women were present at the meeting, among them Mrs. J. Snowden Porter, Chicago, president of the Northwestern Federation of Colored Women's clubs; Mrs. Eliza Johnson, president of the Phyllis Wheatley home, Chicago, and Miss Hallie Q. Brown, Wilberforce, O., vice president of the National Association of Colored Women. WORK FOR MODERN HOSPITAL Bristol, Tenn., July 16.—Continuing the great membership drive of the Negro Business league in Sullivan county, Tenn., and Washington county, Virginia, which has for its ultimate end the founding of a modern and efficient hospital for the Colored people of this section, a big racial forum was held in connection with a meeting of the East Tennessee Medical council at the John Wesley M. E. church. Great enthusiasm is being evinced by the Negroes of this city in the big campaign for the addition of 3,000 members to the league. NEW FEATURE IN AUTO RACES (By Associated Negro Press.) Birmingham, Ala., July 16.—A new departure in automobile racing took place here on July Fourth. It marks a new era in reconstruction developments, and will doubtless be followed in many other communities of the country. Secretary James Dent of the HAMMER Alabama State Fair association was back of the movement, and it was a success in every way, thousands of people attending the automobile races in which Colored men were at the wheel of the mighty gasoline driven horses. This was the first Negro auto race ever held in Birmingham on the fair grounds track and Mr. Dent states that the best Negro drivers in the south competed, drivers from Shreveport, New Orleans and Atlanta, battling for the prize money. SOLDIERS AND CIVILIANS CLASH Bisbee, Ariz., July 16.—Five persons were wounded in a fight here between soldiers of the Tenth United States cavalry and civilians. The soldiers came here from Fort Huachuca under command of Col. George B. White for a parade and the trouble is said to have started with a taunting remark by Col. Sullivan, military policeman for the Nineteenth United States cavalry, as he was passing a Negro club. Sullivan was attacked and his pistol taken from him by Negro troopers. The police and civilians then joined in the fight. LEAVES $40,000 ESTATE Fayette, Mo., July 17.—Jackson Hill, an aged Negro died at his farm home near here, leaving an estate valued at more than $40,000. Hill was more than 80 years old at the time of his death and was a slave before the civil war. He was never outside of Howard county. He began farming and truck gardening soon after being liberated from slavery and accumulated his fortune by hard work and saving. He was highly respected by all residents of this section. It is a wise policy to remain true and loyal to old friends. Good health depends largely upon good habits. An Immense Sale Friday of Khaki Trousers $1.49 Dependable khaki pants for men and young men, made with belt loops, suspender buttons and side pockets. Watch and two hip pockets. $ 1 \frac{1}{2} $ inch cuff. Sizes 31 to 44, also 26 to 30. Exceptional values. THE MONITOR A LATE ARRIVAL FROM PARIS 1 Charming frock for day wear, at tractively embroidered. A summer hat, of which white tulle forms the brim; the crown trimmed with small fancy flowers completes this alluring outfit. PARIS GOWNS GROW BUNCHY Sash Is an Important Adjunct to Some Garments—Wrist Length Gloves Again in Evidence. The imported gowns from that dear Paris are not pretty as to line and design—not even the most enthusiastic admirer of French creations can enthuse over the very short skirts and sleeves and the rather bunchy look most of them seem to have—but they are decidedly interesting and, more than that, even they are different from anything we see hereabout, observes a writer in New York Sun. Now, for instance, comes a white silk jersey evening gown, and from Doucet. It is a charming thing, with long lines so very graceful that it is distinctly novel. The sash is an important thing on every gown, as it appears in many unusual and interesting arrangements, sometimes placed high up under the arms and crossed in the front and again in the back, where it loops between the shoulder blades and then falls the length of the entire frock. In this instance the sash is not more than four inches wide and appears on a Lige satin frock made with the simplicity of a little girl's school dress, falling long and straight from the shoulders, with only the little crossed sashes at the bust and in the back to hold in the fullness. The sleeves are very short, just the length we would call awkward, as they stop far short of the elbow. By a curious freak of fancy it seems that Parisian women wear the short, wrist-length glove, just as people used to do before the days of 1860, which sets us wondering if we shall see the old-fashioned lace frills appearing again at the tops of gloves or shall the thin meshed mitts return? At any rate, if a French frock among the new arrivals shows sleeves at all it is this curious half-length—of course it remains to be seen whether our makers will adopt these funny sleeves. Americans have as much cleverness in adapting these fashions as the French display in creating them, and for this reason the French things always look well on our women. Autos Everywhere Empire Cleaners and Dyers 1726 St. Mary's Avenue. 18th and Izard Tel. Douglas 1702 ALL KINDS OF COAL and COKE at POPULAR PRICES. Best for the Money LET ME SELL YOU GROCERIES N. SLOBODISKY 20th and Paul Streets 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 Crow- ism in Political and Civil Life. C. S. JOHNSON Private subscription to a government fund will provide Peru with an aviation school. Japan's annual production of coal exceeded 20,000,000 tons for the first time last year. An inventor has patented a magnifying mirror for the use of machinists and tool makers. Shoes with aluminum soles have been invented for persons working in water or damp places. According to a French physician, ultraviolet rays aid digestion for persons with weak stomachs. Guatemala manufactures about 100,000,000 cigarettes a year, chiefly from Honduran and native tobacco. A library table that unfolds and forms a full sized double bed is a furniture novelty of recent invention. An alarm to show that vapor is escaping from gasoline pipes in garages has been invented by an Englishman. An Oklahoma sportsman has invented a decoy duck that swims about in water and emits realistic quacks. A patent has been granted for a hand truck with adjustable braces that enable it to be used as a step ladder. H. LAZARUS SHOE REPAIRING 24201/2 Cuming Street Give Us Your Business Great Western Cleaning Co. Two-Piece Suits Cleaned and Pressed $1.00. 2707 Lake St. Phone Web. 634. Phone Douglas 3181 J. H. Phillips, O. D. EYE SPECIALIST 2422 Burt St. Omaha, Neb. HEINS RESTAURANT 1011 Capitol Ave. Home Cooked Meals Our Specialty. 50c A JAR 8 CENTS POSTAGE Now Endorsed b cialists and Lac Through the courtesy of the Jones' you can receive a free face treatment of you a lover of Kaffir Kream and one of It Heals It Soo Use the coupon below and prove to and complexion. Remember Kaffir Kream of any kind and its constant use will bui USE THIS This coupon entitles t TREATMENT with Kaffir Kream is purchased from LEGE, 1516 North 24th The Jones Cultural Co value of Kaffir Kream an courtesy. 50c A JAR 8 CENTS POSTAGE KAFFIR-KREAM TRADE MARK 50c A JAR 8 CENTS POSTAGE Now Endorsed by Leading Face Specialists and Ladies of Refinement Through the courtesy of the Jones' Cultural College, 1516 North 24th street, Omaha, you can receive a free face treatment of Kaffir Kream, and only one treatment will make you a lover of Kaffir Kream and one of its enthusiastic users. It Heals It Soothes It Beautifies Use the coupon below and prove to yourself what Kaffir Kream will do for your skin and complexion. Remember Kaffir Kream is a skin food. Contains no bleaching drugs of any kind and its constant use will build your complexion as well as add to your health. A Good Proposition For Live Wire Agents Pope Drug Store, 13th and Farnam Sts. Williamson's Drug Co., 2306 N. 24th St. Melchor Drug Co., 4826 South 24th St. Brown Park Pharmacy, 21st and Q Sts. Mr. C. E. Briscoe and Charles Harris are the proud possessors of autos. Mrs. Josephine Lee entertained at a whist party Thursday evening. The house was prettily decorated in red roses. Covers were laid for twenty-five. Mrs. C. E. Briscoe has resumed her position at the Y. W. C. A. as head cook. Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Wiggington have arrived in Hastings from Leavenworth to make their home here. Mr Wiggington is a cabinet maker at the planning mill. Welcome to our community. Word has been received in Hastings from Grand Island that Mr. James McKinzie suffered a fracture of the collar bone. Monday, July 14. Mr. and Mrs. James Goode have returned home after a three weeks' OPEN SATURDAY NO Friday, Saturday SPEC At The K IN SOUTHERN Smocks in Light $2.95, $3.00 $15.00 Cotton $9.00 200 to choose from; light Others $3.00 White W $1.50, $2.25, $2.50 Just Received 200 Silk and $32.50 Special $6.00 and $7.00 $3.00 All Colors and Sizes—Plain braid. FFIR-KR TRADE MARK used by Leading and Ladies of R of the Jones' Cultural College, 151 treatment of Kaffir Kream, and and one of its enthusiastic users It Soothes and prove to yourself what Kaffir Kream Kaffir Kream is a skin food. O t use will build your complexion and USE THIS COUPON TODAY on entitles the bearer to one T with Kaffir Kream, when 50c purchased from the JONES CULT North 24th street, Omaha. Cultural College has thorough Kaffir Kream and this free offer is Manufactured by Fir Chemical Laborato 922 Douglas Street, Omaha. Telephone Douglas 4390 SOLD BY OPEN SATURDAY NIGHT UNTIL 9 P. M. Friday, Saturday and Monday SPECIALS At The Fashion IN SOUTH 16TH STREET Smocks in Light and Dark Shades $2.95, $3.50, $3.95 $15.00 Cotton Voile Dresses $9.95 200 to choose from; light and dark shades, all sizes. Others $3.95 to $16.95 White Wash Skirts $1.50, $2.25, $3.95, $4.95 Just Received 200 Silk and Georgette Dresses, $27.50 to $32.50 Values Special, $19.85 $6.00 and $7.00 Georgette Waists $3.95 All Colors and Sizes—Plain and Embroidered—Beads and braid. This coupon entitles the bearer to one FREE FACE TREATMENT with Kaffir Kream, when 50c jar of Kaffir Kream is purchased from the JONES CULTURAL COLLEGE, 1516 North 24th street, Omaha. The Jones Cultural College has thoroughly tested the value of Kaffir Kream and this free offer is through their courtesy. Kaffir Chemical Laboratories 922 Douglas Street, Omaha. Telephone Douglas 4390 --- The People's Drug Store, 111 S. 14th St. Holtz Drug Store, 2702 Cuming St. Toben's Drug Co., 2402 N St. Jones Cultural College, 1516 North 24th St. HASTINGS, NEB. NEWS visit in Atchison, Kas., visiting friends and relatives. Mrs. Mable Basker has arrived from Abilene, Kas., to visit her daughter, Mrs. C. E. Briscoe, and granddaughter, Mrs. Wyth Walker. Mr. and Mrs. James Goode have resumed their work at the Elk's club. Mrs. Ruth Switzer has returned to her home in Nicomadus, Kas. Mrs. Florence Jones of Scotts Bluff, Neb., is visiting at the home of her brother, Mr. Clarence Dougherty, and family. The small daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Walker is on the sick list this week. Miss Frances Ellis of Detroit, Mich., is visiting her sister, Mrs. George Gates Jr. Mr. R. P. Booth and Mr. A. W. Gates have returned from Des Moines, Ia., where they attended the 32d convention of the Masonic jurisdiction for Iowa and Nebraska. Day and Monday SPECIALS Fashion and Dark Shades $3.50, $3.95 Voile Dresses $4.95 and dark shades, all sizes. $5 to $16.95 Rush Skirts $3.95, $4.95 Georgette Dresses, $27.50 to Values $19.85 Georgette Waists $4.95 and Embroidered—Beads and REAM 50c A JAR 8 CENTS POSTAGE Big Face Spe- efinement 6 North 24th street, Omaha, only one treatment will make t Beautifies Kream will do for your skin Contains no bleaching drugs as well as add to your health. TREE FACE jar of Kaffir NURAL COL- ly tested the through their ```markdown ``` Start Using It for Your Health's Sake g Store, 111 S. 14th St. , 2702 Cuming St. , 2402 N St. College, 1516 North 24th St. THE MONITOR A National Weekly Newspaper Devoted to the Interests of Colored Americans. Published Every Thursday at Omaha, Nebraska, by The Monitor Publishing Company. Entered as Second-Class Mail Matter July 2, 1915, at the Postoffice at Omaha, Neb., under the Act of March 3, 1879. THE REV. JOHN ALBERT WILLIAMS, Editor and Publisher. Lucille 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 Crouse Block, Omaha, Neb. Telephone Douglas 3224. THE SIN OF SILENCE To 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 Wheeler Wilcox. ONE of the most encouraging evidences of the progress of our people is the growing desire and determination to become home owners. This praiseworthy ambition is becoming stronger and stronger in every community. Home ownership makes for stability of character and better citizenship. Our people seem to realize this and it is most gratifying to know that so many are buying homes. We doubt if any other group has become more active along this line in the past few years than our own. Every encouragement should be given to our people to buy homes. Husbands and wives should be willing to make sacrifices to save enough money for the required first payment upon some neat and cosy home, within their means, and to continue those sacrifices to make the payments as they fall due. This in most cases means, and we now have in mind the majority of our people, that the latest style, expensive hat, dress, suit or coat will have to yield place to less expensive articles. That money spent for amusements and pleasure trips will have to be reduced to a reasonable minimum; that there must be no straining at "keeping up with the Joneses." The opportunity of home ownership is increasing because of the fact that through enlarged industrial advantages our people are receiving good wages. The cost of living is outrageously high, but at the same time, owing to increased wages, by carefully watching one's expenditures, some money can and should be saved. When one has made the first payment on his home, there comes the desire and determination to pay for it as rapidly as one can. The most difficult part, perhaps, is making the start. Because of this laudable ambition upon the part of our people to become home owners, there is great danger for their exploitation and swindling by dishonest and unscrupulous agents. There will be the disposition upon the part of some to drive sharp bargains, or to boost prices. For this reason we should sound a warning to both the buyer and the seller. To the buyer we suggest that he use due caution to see that the price, terms and everything else is right before he closes the deal. To the seller, we desire to say that if The Monitor learns of any undue advantage being taken by him of a purchaser we shall not hesitate to expose it. Our advice to our people everywhere is to become homeowners. For as has been well said, "The root of the commonwealth is the homes of the people. In proportion as our people own their homes, the country gains in stability." Home ownership is an index to the character of a people. AN AMBITIOUS VENTURE AN ambitious commercial venture has been launched by the Great Southern Importing and Exporting company, which has just been incorporated under the laws of the state of Delaware. The object of this company is to market the products of those countries where members of the African race are in the majority. From Africa come such staples as rubber, mahogany, cocoa, dye woods, palm oil and the like; from the south and South American countries cotton, coffee, rice and similar products. It is believed that these products can be handled by a company composed of Colored men. This company has among its officials and representatives such men as Geo. Wells Parker of Omaha; John E. Bruce of New York; Duse Mahed of London, England; H. J. R. Cooper of Cape Palmas, Liberia; William A. Moore, Nigeria, West Coast Africa, and J. H. Council of Rio de Janerio. These and their associates in other parts of the world have the reputation 4 HOME OWNERSHIP should protest makes cowards a race has climbed on protest. against injustice, ignorance and serve the law, and guillotines few who dare must speak and songs of many.—Ella Wheeler of being alert and capable business men. The Monitor is pleased to see this large commercial venture and wishes it every success. This is the era of big things and an international company of this character ought to rapidly develop into a gigantic well-paying business corporation. AMERICA, with the rest of the world, is passing through perilous times. It is doubtless the legacy of the world war. War has always upset things and created abnormal conditions from which it has taken years to recover. It would be strange, indeed, were this day and generation to be spared the penalty of war, in restlessness and unsettled conditions. Our country is facing grave domestic problems. We believe that these are birth pangs of a higher and better national life. But these are times in which we need to keep our heads; to practice self-restraint and self-denial. We feel quite sure that our group will maintain its mental poise and balance and prove their worth, as in previous times, to the republic. THE Monitor desires to thank its many subscribers at home and abroad for the prompt renewal of their subscriptions and the many kind words of approval which accompany these renewals. It is gratifying to us to know that we are publishing a paper which so generally meets the approbation and approval of an ever-increasing class of discriminating readers. We desire also to thank our advertisers who assure us by their patronage that they find The Monitor an excellent advertising medium. We desire to say that we hope soon to add other unique and interesting features to this popular publication. ASHAMED OF BLOOD EVERY man and woman who has African blood in their veins, and knows it, should be proud of that fact, because it is the blood of one of the noblest races that God has made. What should concern him most is that he live true to the best traditions of his race. The history of the African race is nothing to be ashamed of. True, much of its history is unknown to the average reader, but the more truth comes to light the greater becomes the reason for pride in one's African ancestry. Only a shallow brain or an apostate will be ashamed of his blood. THERE is a grave responsibility resting upon every one of us to make conditions better for our people. Wherever we may be on street cars, on the streets and in public places, let us see to it that our conduct is always above reproach. Let us avoid loud and boisterous talking and in all times and places show ourselves to be people of good taste and breeding. Never mind what the other fellow does, see to it that you do the thing that is right. Afro-Americans must strive more and more to limit their wants to the size of their purse and their relations between men and women by the highest and best and not the basest and meanest standards.—The Amsterdam News. The best that can be said about liquor is that it is the root of all evil. Its passing has marked a long forward stride in civilization. One of the peculiarities of life is, how easily we mortals fall into habits that have a tendency to drag us down and how reluctantly we accept directions as to how to keep in the straight and narrow path.—Chicago Defender. THE PRINTERS TRADERS UNION COUNCIL OKLAHOMA PERILOUS TIMES THANK YOU GOOD BEHAVIOR THE MONITOR The statement has been made that the darker native races of British Africa, British India and the British West Indies enjoy fewer civil and economic privileges and advantages in their home countries than they enjoy as denizens of the United States; it has been stated also that Afro-American citizens of the United States enjoy more civil privileges and economic advantages than Africans enjoy in Africa or in any other country. Are these statements true or false? We believe them to be true. We have our ups and downs in this country, it is true, and the going is rough, but we are making substantial progress all of the time in the things worth having in life, in manhood and womanhood, in citizenship. The main thing with us is to strive to make the most and not the least of the superior advantages we have. It is easy enough to complain that we do not get all that belongs to us in any phase of our citizenship, but do we stop to ask if we go about getting what is denied us in any direction as we should and as others go about it? Are we organized to the minute in politics, in business, in the professions, in the ministry and in charitable and social uplift works? Certainly not; and, yet, we need compact organization and competent leadership in all of these departments of thought and effort as others have them, and without which they would be as helpless and wronged, as poor and dependent, as we complain that we are. We can't get anything worth having simply by asking for it and by complaining loud and long that it is withheld from us; we must go about getting it by effective organization and co-operation as others go about it; whether it be in starting a shoe-polishing parlor or a bank or a department store, or as a doorkeeper in the police station or a member of the legislature. We can't get anything we are entitled to by confiscation and force; we must get it by competition and diplomacy by the individual and by effective organization of persons as the race mass. In all this striving for advantage we shall gain nothing by talking about it; we shall gain what we want by hustling for it. Other race groups have to do it, and we must do it. If we do not hang together in all out strivings in every direction we shall hang separately. So, close the ranks and let the hills look to us, with apology to Dr. Du Bois a long way after, with determination to conquer the hills and all of the ills in them. They are rich in all that makes life worth living when the good is separated from the bad, the hills are. In the language of the late Dr. Washington, let us cast down our buckets where we are, for the waters of opportunity are fresh, and not saline, and teeming with wealth.—Amsterdam News. It was good, sensible advice which Colonel Chales Young of Camp Grant, Ill—a negro officer—gave to people of his own race at the Academy of Music several evenings ago. First he asked how many of his auditors believed that on the whole the white people wanted and meant to do the right thing by the black man. For all the provocation to believe the contrary, most of those present instantly raised their hands. Then he said: "Love and hate are boomerangs, and if you would have the white man love you and be courteous toward you, it is time that the Colored people desist in their hatred, which seems to be growing more prevalent." That is the way for friends of either race to talk. Any one who seeks to engender strife instead of to smooth away the causes of friction is a foe to society. The earth belongs to all men, and industrial opportunity should be open to those who can qualify for employment, without regard to the color line. The race in half a century of political freedom and through several centuries of social and industrial discrimination has hopefully persevered, and except when aroused by artificial incitements it has been gentle and patient, kindly and humorous and long-suffering. There are bad and violent black men, and there are white men of the same kind. Neither race has the monopoly of viciousness or of virtue. But no matter what their color, men were set on earth to help and not to hinder one another. He who preaches that any man has the right to take by force what is another's is an anarchist, whether his doctrine be overt or covert. It is time to single out and to punish those who seek to inflame one portion of humanity against another; and against these incendiary doctrines there are to be set such wise and temperate counsels as those of Colonel Poung.—Philadelphia Ledger. When you don't receive your Monitor please drop us a card. "CLOSE RANKS AND LET RACIAL FRIENDSHIP. Flashes of Most Anything SENATOR BORAH and the rest of his ilk are beginning to bore us with their idiotic philosophy. Patriotic American citizens must know that either al citizens must have the right to vote or America is doomed to fall as surely as Rome fell. WILSON has attacked the Polish muddle, the Czecho-Slovak muddle, the Alsace-Lorraine muddle, the Mexican muddle—indeed, he has attacked every sort of old muddle except that muddle to which the old South gave birth and which it has nourished ever since. When will the president of these United States speak out for justice and fair play for the 14,000,000 loyal black American citizens? Breathlessly, we await. Meanwhile lynching goes on apace. "Lord God of Hosts, be with us yet, lest we forget—lest we forget!" Sodom and Gomorrah and Rome and Germany! "BRITAIN won the war," says Haig for England. "America won the war," says Wilson for America. Now, don't you two Anglos get to scrapping, because a family quarrel is deadly business. Angry relatives make terrible enemies and we would like to have peace just a little while. IN Berlin they talk about rallying around the kaiser. In Mississippi the mob is still rallying around the stake. THE Germans claim Shakespeare for Germany and Reuter claims Kelly Miller and Dean Pickens and Lucy Laney et al. as great, because of the predominance of white blood in their veins. "Who steals my purse steals trash; but he who robs me of my race inspirers doth make me poor indeed." THE Irish-American delegation in Paris sent Clemenceau a note on June 30 in which it was charged that the British bombarded Irish towns from airplanes, "wantonly murdering women and children." The delegation asked for the appointment of a special commission to investigate the charge. Oh, commission! we invite you over here to take a look at the condition of the Afro-American who happens to be born in Dixie. Athens, Ga., calls you, Dyersburg, Tenn., wants you, and Longview, Tex., needs you. WOODY is still monkeying with the universe. He vetowed the bill to let us poor folks tell time according to the sun. But what's an hour's extra sleep? Better Element in All Sections of Country Apparently Willing to Grant Favorable Consideration to Just Demands. (By Associated Negro Press.) Chicago; Ill., July 17.-The white people of the United States, both north and south, have begun to take an unusual interest in the future of the Negro of this country. In every section of the country, conferences, conventions and various other gatherings in which Colored people are assembled, are being watched with the keenest of interest. It is noticeable that many white people express a willingness to grant the Colored people almost every consideration except two: social equality and the ballot. They are willing to grant better opportunities for education, better comforts on transportation lines, complete protection of rights under the law, bittter housing conditions, make lynching an impossibility and many other things which any sane person must admit as being fair. The better element of the whites, both north and south, seem willing to grant the foregoing, excepting social equality and the ballot. "Social equality," said one of our leaders, "is a subject that should cease to be discussed. It never has been and never will be anything more or less than a political scare-crow. Concerning the ballot, that is far different. The denial of the right to vote is plainly unjust and most assuredly against the spirit and letter of the constitution of the United States." The peace treaty is a great, wonderful and most invaluable asset to the world's progressiveness. Let us contribute in as large a measure as we can and share in the profits that will result from human interest in common.—The Colorado Statesman. Do you know where Patrick avenue is? Blondo is one block south. Finkenstein's first class groceries and meat market is locaet at 26th and Blondo. Telephone number is Webster 1902, and don't forget. The Beautiful Thing About the FORD CAR is its 100% simplicity of operation, 100% per cent economy, and 100% service. That's why we've adopted the slogan 100% Ford Service. We strive to maintain the Ford standard all the time, in all ways, in all departments. We sell Ford Motor Cars and Fordsom Farm Tractors. For ninety days only will ship to all new agents $10.00 worth of DUDLEY'S FAMOUS POLISH for $5.00. Save time. Just inclose five dollars and your address in full and a shipment will be made the same day we get your order to Live Wire Agents. Hit the iron while it is hot. Write for an order. A Classified Directory of Omaha's Colored Professional and Business firms Expert Licensed Embalmers and Funeral Directors. Auto and Horse Drawn Vehicles. Lady Attendant. Open Day and Night. ALLEN JONES Res. Phone Web. 204. JONES Funeral Parlors 2314 North 24th Street Expert Licensed Embalmers and Drawn Vehicles. Lady Attendance We are as near to you as you hand. Calls promptly attended at WANTED! Lively partner for paying ice cream and confectionery store. Will sell half interest. Call 1508 North 24th street. Phone Webster 267. Telephone Webster 248 Open Day and Night Silas Johnson Western Funeral Home 2518 Lake St. The Place for Quality and Service PRICES REASONABLE. Licensed Embalmer In Attendance Lady Attendant If Desired. MUSIC FURNISHED FREE. R. H. Robbins & Co. An Up-to-Date Store. 1411 North 24th Street. Prompt Delivery. W. 241. Maceo T. WILLIAMS Concert Violinist and Teacher STUDIO, 2416 BINNEY ST. Webster 3028. Eureka Furniture Store Complete Line of New and Second Hand Furniture PRICES REASONABLE Call Us When You Have Any Furniture to Sell 1417 N. 24th St. Web. 4206 GREEN & GREEN We Operate the One Minute Shining Parlor Chairs for Ladies. 1919 Cuming St. Phone Doug. 3157; Web. 2340. ANDREW T. REED Res. Phone Red 5210. & REED Parlor Phone Webster 1100. General Directors. Auto and Horse Open Day and Night. Phone with every convenience at urs. 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 908 A. F. PEOPLES Painting Paperhanging and Decorating Estimates Furnished Free. All Work Guaranteed. 4827 Erskine Street. Phone Walnut 2111. South & Thompson's Cafe 2418 North 24th St. Webster 4566 SPECIAL SUNDAY DINNER Stewed calcken with dumplings. 40c Roast Prime Beef au jus ..... 40c Roast Pork, Apple Sauce ..... 40c Roast Domestic Goose, dressing 50c Early June Peas Mashed Potatoes Salad Coffee Dessert We Serve Mexican Chile EAT AT WEST CAFE Good Cooking, Reasonable Prices 1712 North 24th St. T. J. ASHLEY, Prop. S. W. MILLS FURNITURE CO. We sell new and second hand furniture, 1421 North 24th St. Webster 148. 24th and Charles. DR. P. W. SAWYER DENTIST Tel. Doug. 7150; Web. 3636 220 South 13th St. JOHN HALL PROGRESSIVE TAILOR 1614 N. 24th St. Web. 875. Open for Business the BOOKER T. WASHINGTON HOTEL Nicely Furnished Steam Heated Rooms, With or Without Board. 523 North 15th St. Omaha, Neb. Phone Tyler 897. | Diamonds Watches Jewelry -E. L. Kennan - Watchmaking, Engraving, Jewelry Repairing. 501 Security Bldg., Omaha Phone Tyler 3299-W cicada ceceudoncilti SS Vv. F. KUNCL MEAT MARKET The Oldest Market in the City. Tel, Douglas 1198 1244 So. 13th St. Omaha ica pei ahem staan Petersen & Michelsen Hardware Co. GOOD HARDWARE 2408 N St. Tel. South 162 Liberty Drug Co. : EVERYBODY'S DRUG STORE : We Deliver Anywhere. 4 b Webster 386. Omaha, Neb. | , SLOPED OPES OSO PESO OO Oe | Eetablished 1890 Cc. J. CARLSON Dealer in Shoes and Gents’ Furnishings 1514 No. 24th St. Omaha, Neb. emeseeneeierea pee ee en PATTON HOTEL ANB CAFE N. A. Patton, Proprietor 1014-1016-1018 South 11th St. Telephone Douglas 4445 62 MODERN AND NEATLY FURNISHED ROOMS ccs ees eesmerenernse et OSTIGIRCLEE SEIS TERIA OM MELCHOR-- Druggist ‘The Old Reliable Tel. South 807 4826 So. 24th St, -Hill-Williams Drug Ce. | PURE DRUGS AND TOILET ARTICLES Free Delivery Tyler 160 2402 Cuming St. eee reser ern Start Saving Now [One Dollar will open sm account in she f Savings Department - United States Nat'l Bank 16th and Farnam Streets Pe eaeeckoin dominate SoS GBOLSE SS BEST EE SS We Have a Complete Line of FLOWER,GRASS AND GARDEN Seeds Bulbs, Hardy Perennials, Poultry Supplies ‘Fresh cut flowers always on hand : , Stewart’s Seed Store: 119 N. 16th St. Opp. Post Office Phone Douglas 977 | _ F. WILBERG BAKERY Across trom Alhambra Theatre The Best is None Too Good for ‘Our Customers. | Telephone Webster 673 PRESS AES LENE SENS scene neeeeeeee c. A. aie cecnata CASH MARKET Retail Dealer in Fresh and Salt Meats, Poultry, Oysters, ete. 2003 Cuming St. Doug. 3834 Home Rendered Lard. We Smoke’ and Cure our own Hama and Bacon, easecrintbhche did anilararbocn- 4. A. Edhotm E. W. Sherman 24th, Near Lake Street Phone Webster 130 SOLU) ey, ON & A Qa Ss E-SEN-O FURNITURE; POLISH ‘ It satiaties; try it and be convinced.¢ ‘The Specialties Brokerage Mfg. Co.,* 2597 Patrick Ave. Web, 2182 ro ecrdotrtntrdotrtrdrtrdrirnintrdrtndrtrcrtr ; » BENJAMIN & LEE , Shoe Repairers ‘ 1415 North 24th st. , First class work; reasonable prices.¢ Note—Coleman Danrertield no long: er connected with this firm. d 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. sentiments expressed by Mrs. Viola Hibbler Wright on Thursday evening, July 8, when, she was royally enter- tained in her beautifully furnished and decorated home at 2925 Ohio street, by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Hibbler and a host of invited guests. Gifts received by Mrs. Wright were too numerous to mention, con- sisting of cut glass, hand painted china, hand embroidered linens, ete. Among the delegates who left July 6th for Hutchison, Kas., to attend the grand session of the Knights and Daughters of Tabor was Mrs, Ella Smith. She will visit her parents in Kansas City, Mo., for a few days be- fore returning. Dr, J. L. Green, mechano-therapist. Chronic diseases a specialty. Over the Progressive Tailor Shop, 1614% North 24th street. Only Colored mechano- therapist in the city. Office phone Webster 3694. Mrs. Hanna Fueston of Nashville. ‘Tenn., is the house guest of her niece, Mrs. Rachel Woods at 2409 North 20th street. Mr, Leslie David of the 805th Pioneer Infantry, Co. H, has arrived home safely, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Rochymore of Mad- ison, Wis, were in the city visiting her brother and sister, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Smith of 2524 Hamilton. They report a delightful time. ‘They will go to Pittsburg, Pa., and Dayton, 0., be- fore their return home, Amos P. Scruggs and C. C. Gallo- way spent Tuesday in Lincoln. Get a new Subseriber for The Mon- itor. It is only $2.00 a year. It is up to you to help push your own pa- per. The Monitor must go into every Colored home in Omaha. Help us put it there. ‘Thank you. Corporal Talton Price has arrived ‘home safely from overseas. Friends of Mrs. Ray, the mother of Mrs. Austin, 4911 North 42d street, who has been ill at the University hospital, will be glad to know that she is reported as doing nicely. There will be a lawn social given at the residence of Mrs. Wills, 2424 Blondo street Thursday evening, July 17. Proceeds for benefit of Ivy Leaf Court No. 438—Adv. A delightful luncheon was given last Friday by Mrs. L. M. Webster and ‘daughter, Aline, in honor of Mr. and Mrs. P. W. Raugh, who were lately ‘married, and of Mr. Lancon Ervin, who has just returned from France. Covers were laid for seven, After dinner Mr. Walter Erwin took the party out for a ride. FE. F. Morearty, Lawyer, 640 Bee ‘Building. Douglas 3841.—Adv, Little Miss Leola Green of Lincoln, 'Neb., is spending her school vacation “with her father, Mr, Clarence Green, 1919 Cuming. | Henry W. Williams an old resi- dent of Omaha returned Saturday from an extensive trip to Texas, Ar- ‘kansas, Oklahoma and Kansas. He ‘spent four months in Bowie county, ‘Texas, near ‘Texarkana, where his half-brother, R, B. Reed is engaged in farming. Houses for sale in all parts of the city. Tel. Douglas 2842 or Webster 5519. Guy B. Robbins. Private William Wakefield has ar- rived home safely from overseas. Mr. and Mrs. Davis entertained Friday evening at a reception in honor of their children, Mr, and Mrs. Davis and Miss Corine Davis of Kansas City, Mo. About seventy-five guests were present. Mrs. Estelle Andrew has been very ill at her home, 2661 Washingtor street, She is improving now. Wanted—Lady cashier; good pay; short hours. Alamo Barber Shop 2416 North 24th street. Web. 5784 Mrs, G. A. Price, 4416 South 16th, who has been suite ill at her home is reported to be slightly improved. Mrs. Geraldine Wheeler has left the city for Kansas City to prepare her future home, She is expecting the re- turn of her husband from the A. E. F Hiawatha Grand Entertainment ‘At Mrs, B, Mack's, 2708 Corby July 24, Admission 15 cents. John W. Long left Wednesday morn: ing for a short business trip to Leav. enworth, Kas. THE MONITOR Tae ee ee Straightening combs, $1.50 to $3; dressing combs, 50c¢ to $1.50. D. S. Clarke, 2404 N st., South Side, | Mr. and Mrs, Bert Johnson enter- ‘tained in their new bungalow on Bin- ney street at a breakfast Sunday Horning. Covers were laid for Mr. and Mrs, Jasper Brown, Miss Gladys Brown, Mrs. Kinner and Mr, G. B. Robbins. Dr. L. E. Britt has purchased a new 1919 model Maxwell. Mrs. Jasper Brown and daughter, Miss Gladys, left Tuesday night for an extended western trip. They will visit in California, Utah and Colorado, Mrs. Brown was accompanied by bur sis ter-in-law, Mrs. John Davis. Neatly furnished room for rent. Mrs. R. Bohannon, 2427 Lake street. Webster 1256. Miss ‘Theresa Matthews, a teacher of Houston, Tex., is spending the sum- mer with her) ~nt, Mrs. Grogan, on ‘Twenty-seventh . — Yhio. Mrs. Matilda Jewell of Columbia, 'Mo., is visiting Mr. and Mrs. J. S, Pipes of 2011 North Twenty-eighth avenue. She is a sister of Mr. Pipes. Fresh okra and all kinds of greens at Finkenstein’s, | Please patronize those who adver- tise in The Monitor. Mrs, William = M. Franklin, Mrs. “Martha Taylor and sons left last Sat- “urday for Evergreen, Ala., where they "will spend the summer, For Rent—Modern furnished room |in private family for gentleman, Call | Webster 1196. | Mr. Charles L. Curry, jr, has re- turned home, after spending one year “in the United States navy. | J. D. Crums, president, requests that all members of the Tuskegee club and all Tuskegeearis be present at a | meeting Thursday evening, July 17, at 1421 North Twenty-fourth street, at 8 jo'clock. Business of importance. | We have trusses in stock and do ex- ‘pert fitting. D. S. Clarke, 2404 N st., | South Side. The Misses Violet and Cleoda Hey- | wood of Denyer are visiting thefr par “ents, Mr. and Mrs. Heywood. | Mrs. J. F. Smith entertained Satur- | day in honor of her daughter, Loretta | Elaine's, 9th birthday. About twenty- “five little folks spent a very enjoyable evening. Various games were played, Prizes were won by Alfreda Merry- weather, Ernestine * Singleton and Catherine Williams. Elaine received | many beautiful gifts, one of them be- ing a huge birthday cake with nine candles. Smoke John Ruskin Se Cigar. Big: | gest and Best.—Adv. W. P. Wade returned from Des | Moines, where he attended the Grand Lodge, A., F. and A, M. It was a fine ‘session, according to Mr. Wade. ‘The Grand Lodge met at the A. M. E. church, which is one of the finest in the country, | Let us fit your next truss, We are ee D. $. Clarke, 2404 N st. South Side. Something unique. Fair for chil- ‘dren, Show grounds, 22d and Paul streets, July 21st to 26th. | Mr, William Rhodes and wife of | Pocatello, Idaho, are visiting their sis- |ter, Mrs. Frank Jackson, 972 North |Twenty-eighth avenue, after a two weeks’ visit in Chicago. Snow’s college of dressmaking reopened the 9th of July. En- rollment any time. 1922 North \25th St. Web. 2846. Mrs. J. D. Lewis entertained at a children's party last Thursday in honor of her daughter Charlene’s 9th birthday, Forty of her little friends were present. Mr. Lewis took all the children for an auto ride around the |eity. The children enjoyed games and music. Little Charlene was the re- \cipient of many presents, including a bicycle, present from her father. Furnished rooms for rent, 1118 N. ‘17th. Webster 1353. Exhibit of boys’ and girls’ canned products at children’s fair, 22d and Paul streets, Thursday and Friday, July 24 and 25. Products exhibited from Kellom, Long, Lake and Howard Kennedy canning clubs. Canning team demonstration Friday afternoon 2 p. wh. ot daly. Mrs. Florence Gibbs and her sister Mrs, Roberta Ford, left Saturday night for eDming, N, M., for an in definite stay. Attorney Jas, A. Spears of Buxton Ta., is visiting his sister, Mrs, Chas King, on North 28th avenue, Rev. W. F. Botts is attending the Western Baptist association, which meets in St. Louis this week. Mrs. Nellie Harrison and _ little grandson, Teddy, left Tuesday for their home in Muskogee, Okla., after a pleasant five weeks’ visit with their daughter and aunt, Mrs. K. Bohannon. 'N. A, A. C. P. DELEGATES REPORT Grove Methodist Episcopal church was comfortably filled Sunday after- non for the regular weekly meeting of the Omaha branch of the N. A. A, C. P. Reports of the great Cleveland meeting were presented by the presi- dent, Rev, John Albert Williams, and Mrs, James G. Jewell, who with the secretary, Mrs. Jessie Hale Moss had been sent as delegates. Two interest- ing addresses were delivered by the Rev. Dr. Shumpert of Yazoo City, Miss., and Thomas P. Reynolds, presi- dent of State Federation of Labor, ‘The meeting next Sunday will be held ‘at Pleasant Green Baptist church, ee and Paul streets. MISSISSIPPI MINISTER i GUEST OF DAUGHTER The Rey. J. M. Shumpert, D. D., of Yazoo City, Miss., has been visiting his daughter, Mrs. Griffin G. Logan of this city. Dr, Shumpert was en route home from the Methodist Cen- tenary meeting at Columbus, Ohio. He holds the record for being a pre- siding elder for 29 consecutive years. He has been a delegate to the general wonference eight consecutive ‘times and has been a member of the board of managers of the Freedmen’s Aid society for twenty years. He preached at Grove M. E. church Sunday and left for his home Monday, being favorably impressed with Omaha, —————————— i) | for | ( A | Thos. A. Douglas Watchmaking Jewelry NB Repairing 1436 So. 13th - Eagle Wing Lunch Room | - Meals and Short Orders | STITT & PORTER, Props. : ; 1413 North 24th St, ; Diamond Theatre THURSDAY— Frank Glenden in “WHY THE WORLD FORGOT” And Comedy FRIDAY— Emily Whelen in “SYLBIA ON A SPREE” Marie Waleamp in “THE RED GLOVE” Final Episode and Comedy SATURDAY— Betty Thompson in “THE DEVIL'S TRAIL” EDDIE POLO In One of His Famous Western- xs and Comedy. — SUNDAY— Clara Kimball Young in | “THE MARINETTS” Good Western Feature And Comedy, > The House of Courtesy. 24th and Parker Sts. > THURSDAY and FRIDAY— Douglas Fairbanks in } - “THE MAN FROM PAINTED | ; Post” : Arbuckle Comedy. > SATURDAY— Albert Ray in ; “WORDS AND MUSIC” Pathe News. Comedy , SUNDAY— : ; Wm. Russell in “SOME LIAR” > Sunshine Comedy. 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Atala er ON sc craic ‘ Business Addre88.eunenn Sl 2 pe Sesoven cay # Branch of Service Army, Navy, €te.)eo-n-~ s eee # Organization sence COMPADY nr REGIMEN eecine | & Date of Enlistment... ee a : Date of Discharge. secre S@Fial NUMDCPecaenecereeee | poke ak tue Roa asia a aa ee 2 cen ee a i a E C) bs, coat 2 ae = wa 3 J 7 wy © IN ey) y OG ee | Pee = | | Hteling € Stemle | St 11803 Farnam »"- (] £3 Ries) 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, " 7 ve i lildonta i bs fi | cA ; ie ane We parti L 3 Ha ie Ee a inh : a eae Pa tg RT i iseaae s The Monarch Billiard Parlor LEROY C. BROOMFIELD, Proprietor Latest improved tables. A pleasant place for an evening's recrea- tion. 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 iin. ; right, and what the people demand, with ‘ + first class barbers, who know their busi- on » S ness. I have added one more chair to my on N ; shop, in order to take care of the increase by A\ ; in my business. The Colored people are ’ \ + growing and improving and we must mect [iam a S their demands. ‘They want the best and:we (f=. Williaa | > must deliver it. I have it for you, so come. iy } + I solicit your patronage. There is no pool |) a | ; hall connected with my business. Barbers \Wa% Ae ] ; are; Mr. W. Bruce, Mr. H. Bascom, Mr. WA gam } J. T, Thompson, Mr. J. Reddic, Mr, Ted Car- fi y man—all first class hair cutters. “Ihave in (gi y/ + connection soda fountain and ice cream par- X ‘ A lor, with Mrs, Edith Whitney, soda dispen- ga ama” » ser and manager. Webster 2095. a ; ; New Location, 2122 North 24th St., Omaha Mr. Advertiser: The Monitor is read in prac- tically every Colored family in Omaha, Council Bluffs and Lincoln. Tt has also a wide circulation in Nebraska and other states. Do You Want This Trade? Kiddies’ Korner IDEAS IN BLOUSES Short Sleeves Appear in Many o! the Summer Garments, American Designers Reluctant to Ac cept Paris Recommendation for ‘Abbreviated Arm Covering. Unquestionably this is a season of novel ideas in blouses. ‘The ordinary, old-time suit blouse wins barely a glance. Of course, sult blouses must be had, because suits are being sole in much greater numbers than sult de partment records have been able te show for years. ‘The suit blouse witt round walst length back and sides an¢ long apron panel front is one favorite Another of the new blouse novelties Is the cossack, which is somewhat or the order of the old-fashioned basque It is not a tightly fitted affair, but is drawn softly across the figure in front and at the sides and tied in the back Both plain and printed georgettes are used for the apron models and for warm weather wear sheer cottor voile or fine handkerchief linen may be used in the development of a blouse either of the cossack or aprot type. ‘There is no fronclad ruling tn regaré to blouse length. The walst length model is shown, Ike the one on the cossack lines, and blouses appear with hip length peplums, and long knee length models, called costume blouses continue to be approved. Short sleeves, definitely approved by French style designers this season, ap- e Do Ay a oP Ret | ’ ad fi { 1 1 Tastily Tucked Blouse of Pussy Wil- low Taffeta, Severely Simple. pear to excellent advantage in many of the summer blouses, American style designers have not so far generally accepted the Paris ree- ommendation concerning short sleeves In silk and wool fabrie frocks for Street wear, but the summer blouse nd sheer summer frocks find the style very desirable. ‘The woman who elects to wear short sleeves in the daytime should have pretty arms. Unfortunately not all women are so blessed and for that rea. gon It is not probable that the fancy for short sleeves will be so generally «ed as to make the style become at nee Jadging from the warped appear ance of some dress suits we nave seen recently the war seems ‘to have had # broadening effect on a lot of men. We got our first lesson in taxation when we were going to school. The tacks were applied to the teacher's chair, But It could hardly be called a luxury tax. When something goes wrong with the electric lights Just when a man has started to remove a two days’ growth of beard he begins to wish there were a daylight shaving law. Some folks are so hot tempered they have to be handled with gloves, The proof of the pudding is in the eating—but a stew has to be drunk. A kiteben cabinet 1s a good deal like a hobble skirt. It shortens steps. ‘The mere fact that the president is sailing homeward 1s no indication that he has taken water. Ghesa— Be game tL ee TBs = rs Tad en ay a s Ee gee THE CHEERFUL ce ee to st in And eee Ine t Jd Flt res i as Jeturdey right And we cun eS hte the next day i arom “85 i ga THe ag KITCHEN pe BcaCABINET Loe Ths biguist Guty of the tate ls 00 to legislate and minister as to make good homes, for it is only a. larger Rome, and for the same umes that the state exists.—Ellen Richards SUMMER FOODS. Now Is the time to enjoy the Iusctous field mushroom. With plenty of rain there should be an abundant crop. Look for them in the flelds used for BM pasture or where , peal fertilizer has been (nad Yas placed the yea before, Mush Seed os wi also na teal econ aw , Le Ze ‘aa the roots of decaying trees and stumps. Learn a few of the common varieties and add a most delicious vegetable, with no cost but the effort of gather- ing, to your table. Deviled Mushrooms.—Mix a teaspoon- ful of mustard, a dash of cayenne, a teaspoonful of Worcestershire sauce, and half a teaspoonful of paprika, cover broiled mushrooms with this mix- ture and serve hot on toast. Put a layer of finely chopped pecans or walnuts over the top of # custard ple. The nuts will form a crust over the top which will, when baked, be ex peetally deligtous. Grape Surprise—Take four table- spoonfuls of granulated gelatin, soft et: with two tablespoonfuls of cold wa ter, then add the Juice and rind of a lemon, two and one-half cupfuls of grape Juice and one-half cupful of sugar. Stir until well dissolved and the gelatin has begun to thicken, then add a half-pound of skinned and seed: ed grapes. Pour into a wet mold and set away on Ice to harden. Date, Nut and Pineapple Salad— Chop # cupful of dates and three good sized apples. add a cupful of chopped celery and a cnpful of broken nut meats, half a pound of seeded skinned grapes. Mix all together and heap on a slice of pineapple placed on a lettuce leaf. Serve with mayonnaise dressing. Marshmallows cut in bits may be add- ed in place of the nutmeats, making » more dainty salad, Peach d'Armour—Fill tall glasses with peach ice cream and sufficient raspberry Juice to run down through the cream to color it On top place 4 spoonful «f plain vanilin fee cream Garnish with a fresh raspberry or two, or a marischino cherry Nee, Map wetd DRESS SHIELDS NOT NOTION ‘An Accessory That Is Entirely Indie pensable to the Neat and Careful Dresser. It doesn’t make any difference how fashionably one is gowned nor how expensive are one’s clothes if there is the slightest suggestion of careless- ness in the care of the clothes. Dust in the folds or pleatings will ruin the appearance of the most ultra amart frock. Stains of any character—a slight splashing on the street crossing, the trace of powder at the neck of the gown, the unsightly evidence of per- spiration—are all things that are un- necessary if one uses the ordinary precautions in obviating them. ‘This year we find the extremes in sleeves, Paris has —abbreviate¢ sleeves for every gown apparently that 4g to be worn in the house, but among the multitudinous models for street and all the occasions taking one out of the home we find the long close sleeves featured very extensively. With guch frocks or suits or blouses ther¢ is only one sure road to constant freshness and stainless beauty, and that is by way of the well selected well-adjusted dress shield. It has a very nice significance—the shield: it means to ward off, to de fend, to protect. ms eS ae ot fe ee, | cree! 5 ite, — FS mnME NT SPLINTERS. GHE MONITOR out one of | BLACK SILKIS = ette dresses very short ¥ Eyelet et used in s0 oe |. frocks, appei Trend Runs to Frocks in Whict on a tong ap Harshness Has Given Way to. P"'°" Mt Charm and Dignity. The apro ux—it seem: eae: and still ha seemingly, | NEW TAFFETAS ARE IMPROVED «=. 110. frock the —_- let embrotd Material Does Not Split and Crack an¢ threads, rea Is Regarded a Better Investment i With a | Than it Was Some Sea- cae Hes sons Ago. Preeti To complete one’s spring wararobe at least one taffeta frock must be in eluded, This may be one of the nev and very lovely black gowns of thi crisp silk or a stiff and rather simple and quaint evening frock, but to be ab solutely correct, declares a fashior writer, at least one taffeta frock mus' be included in the season's outfit. None of the, silk gowns for years pas has had just the charm and dignity that the black taffetas of this spring have achieved. Indeed, the very sill itself has acquired a new suppleness and a softness which gives delightfu drapery effects. Again, these newel taffetas do not split and crack as one they did and are therefore a much bet ter investment than this sort of sild was some seasons ago. Ruffles in Vogue. Since ruflles are so much in vogu it is interesting to note that one oj the most advanced models developec in black taffeta silk shows a very long and narrow skirt with a slightly hob bled effect carried out by placing thre ruflles one above the other with the hems of the little frills turned up te the waist instead of in the usual man ner of placing ruffles turned down to ward the hem of the skirt. ‘This is on of the new fancies of the spring—th) "of the upside down ruffle—and it give: | a distinctive look to all frocks anc "Proves them of the latest model, On the particular black dress men | tioned, the very long front panel is un broken from the square neck quite te the bottom of the skirt, except by the ruffles, and untrimmed except for ¢ straight row of black silk buttons placed straight down one side. Thé back has a slightly draped bustle effec and 4 sash, and the sleeves are lon; and tight. Just why black should be preferreé In this sort of silk frock It Is diffieul to say, as for a long time black taffets silk was left for the middle aged anc for mourning gowns. Certain it aa He ay Af os Ale ee Le Gg ee ge og Gaon f “ f ¢ i. ihe Cee bl ae Pag o yp ealeh tig gh ee aa An attractive afternoon gown of taffeta with figures and vestee of rose shades. A winsome gown for wom. en who are stylish and particular. that nothing is more up to date at this time, however, than these severe silk en gowns, The makers understood perfectly the softening of all of the harshness taffeta has and indeed since the newer and softer weaves have been exploited this stiffness and shininess ig a thing of the past. One of the Smartest Frocks. One ot the really smart black frocks has nothing to distinguish it especially as to trimming or ornamentation, ex cept in the graceful iines on which if has been cut, and so beautifully drap- ed is the skirt and so cleverly arranged the bodice and accompanying sash of silk that this particular frock seems entirely different from others, Not a vestige of color relieves the black folds and only @ short chemisette of the fin est and softest ercam batiste breaks ihe entire lengths of black. ‘The placing of this short little ves ee, square and iow in the neck and stopping Just below the bust, brings out one of the newest ideas for sun mer frocks, a8 many silken and georg- ette dresses reveal those fine, soft and very short vestees, square across neck and bust. Byelet embroidery is extensively used in some of these new silken frocks, appearing especially well placed on a long apron drapery of a smart im- ported black taffeta embroidery. Apron Drapery Stays. The apron drapery will not leave us—it seems to have come to stay— and still hangs on frocks with which, seemingly, it has no relation what ever. However, on this particular black frock the whole apron part of eye- let embroidery, done in black silk threads, really makes the dress, fall- ing with a slight fulness in the front over a tight, black petticoat under neath, In the back the velvet em- broidery appears only on a part of the | | ] Kane! ae aa | oa) Exquisite evening gown. Distinctively French, long train and gown of em- broidered flowers, and beads on black silk; gold mohair belt for vest. skirt, which is drawn in with very little fulness. A sash finishes the waist, is tied in a rather large bow und falls nearly to the bottom of the skirt, ‘As to the bodice, it also reveals the little short square chemisette of fine het like the one mentioned, As two wide revers finish the front of the bodice in a sort of surplice effect, the upper part of this waist resembles a suart little Eton jacket. ‘The sleeves are three-quarters long and are finish- ed with a wide, folded-back cuff. One of the very successful combl- nations for this siyle of dress ix taf. feta and georgette, happily arranged in one instance with a long tunic of blue georgette over an underneath skirt of blue taffeta. The bottom of the tunic is handsomely ornamented with an application of taffeta in small scrolls and pieces cleverly embroid- ered in place with heavy silken threads, A repetition of the applique appears on the blouse,which overhangs the tunle ti belt slightly, and the long taffeta = 4 in the back makes a good finish for the waist. ‘This also shows but- tons of silk in the front of the bodice and a short vestee of fine white lace finishes the upper part of the front. ‘The sleeves are the curious short bebe sleeves so much affected in the French importations. Evening Frocks. Taffeta frocks «ire by no means con- fined to just afternoon gowns, as this silk Is being extensively used for sim- ple evening frocks und really offers a welcome change fro the heavier brocades and metal tissues, the beaded and spangled splendid robes of whieh we shall doubtless grow tired in spite of their great beauty and elegance. A rose pink silken frock of the plactd silk has a little bertha of very rich lace outlining the rather low decol- letage und is without sleeves. The skirt is very long and very narrow and only a slightly draped effect Just in the very front of the long skirt breaks the otherwise perfectly plain Ines. ‘The bands of silken loops, which are being so much used, trim a dark blue evening gown and puffs of the silk with corded edges trim another, though in this instance a very smart afternoon gown. ‘While one finds an occasional com- bination of georgette and taffeta and now and then some lace or satin used in a combination with this stiffer silk, for the most part the best models and those most frequently seen are un- trimmed and rely principally on the drapery and clever lines to achieve the distinction most women want for their frocks. ‘The cordings and puffs are not entirely new, as we used them several seasons back, but that is long enough ago to give the idea of an en- tirely new style when we see them now. Navy Taffeta Frocks Always Good. Navy blue taffeta frocks are often attractively trimmed with vests, collar and cuffs of white or colored tucked organdie. They are so fashioned that they maybe detached, and the frock will appear equally smart and well fin- {shed with no trimming whatever. One clever model recently seen had a Cossack blouse, which draped across the figure in front at the normal walst line and tied in the back. The skirt was narrow And finished with several groups of self-cordings. Pewee eee eT eee eee eT e eT TeeTeTerereeseeerereeer.. | Phone Douglas 1872 DUNBUR] FRANK SVOBODA fe a Monuments, Headstones, etc > 1215 South 13th St., Omaha. CHICAGO LAUNDRY UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT Desires Your Patronage 1509 CAPITOL AVENUE Phone Douglas 2972 and Wagon Will Call. J. G, LOHLEIN. Me aunniiuttiit | [ \ AD H Ml RR aucun For Hair and Skin = “It Can’t Be Beat’’ : = Ciear, smooth skin and pretty soft : a hair are so easy if you leam : gp “The Kashmir Way” 4 BE hee . 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South & Johnson | Scientific Scalp Specialists | ‘Sole Manufacturers of : MAGIC HAIR GROWER AND | MAGIC STRAIGHTENING OIL | We teach the Art of Hair Dress- | ing, Shampooing, Facial Massage, | Manicuring, Scalp Treatment and | the Making of Hatr goods Hair Grower, per box 50c. : Straightening Oll, per box 35¢ , For Appointment Call Web. 880. | BAG Blondo St., Omaha, Neb. ap eeeeteteceneeteeteen neater poet eee serene sees eeenee E. A. NIELSEN UPHOLSTERING Cabinet Making, Furniture Re- pairing, Mattress Renovating Douglas 864, 1917 Cuming St. Among the Churches vere, president of the junior board are rallying for the quarterly conference that will convene here a week from Sunday. ST. JOHN'S A. M. E. CHURCH Rev. W. C. Williams, Pastor The usual services were observed Sunday with very large attendance. St. John's Widow club has revived for the season. Watch them. The L. E. W. club served refreshments Tuesday night after class in St. John's park. Every one spent a delightful social evening. Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Napier entertained on Saturday evening at a very delightful farewell party in honor of Mesdames Ford and Hibbs, who left immediately for New Mexico. They were both very ardent members of St. John's. Many beautiful tokens THERE'S A MESSAGE FOR YOU AT Bethel Baptist Church 29th and T Sts., South Side SERVICES Sunday school, 9:30 a. m. Song service, 10:45 a. m. Preaching services, 11 a. m.; 8 p. m. Rev. Thomas A. Taggart, Pastor. 2120 North 27th St. A. M. E. CHURCH ALLEN CHAPEL A. M.E. CHU 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. ICES 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 Church Twenty-second and Paul Streets REV. JOHN COSTELLO, PASTOR. SERVICES 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 8:30. Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church 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 ing service and preaching, 11 a. m. service 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. eb. Church of St. Philip the De (EPISCOPAL) (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. BENEDICTI Third Sunday in every month. Services to be held temporaril 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 (Chichele) every month. BENEDICTION—8 p. m., licenses to be held temporarily in Sacred Inney Streets. Everybody welcome. BISILLY, S. J., Pastor. OF DIVINITY General People's Mission Franklin Streets m.; Sunday school, 1:15 p. m. stating every Thursday 8 p. m. Pastor and G. O. P. MASS—8 a. m., First Sunday in every month. BENEDICTION—8 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 CASSILLY, S. J. Pastor. CHURCH OF DIVINITY Inter-Denominational People's Mission 26th and Franklin Streets ALLEN CHAPEL A. M. E. CHURCH Rev. J. A. Broadnax, Pastor The Sunday services were ideal, The pastor preached at 11 a. m. The Rev. Mrs. Buchanan spoke also. Class meeting was at 12:30. The Holy Ghost meeting was at 7:30. The Allen Endeavor was well attended. The Rev. Allen of St. John's preached. The collection was $25.16. The Aid society meets at 7 p. m. Tuesday. Those on the sick list are Mrs. Carter of South 26th street, and Mr. Robert Severe, who is at St. Joseph's hospital. Mrs. Clark has gone to Coffeyville, Kas. Next Sunday at 3 p. m. we will go to Council Bluffs to the quarterly meeting. Mrs. Buchanan will preach at Allen Chapel next Sunday at 11 a. m. All are welcome. Mrs. Pigram, president of the senior stewardess' board, and Mrs. R. Se- THE CHURCH OF THE MARYLAND REPUBLICAN ASSOCIATION SERVICES 2629 Caldwell Street. SERVICES GROVE METHODIST CHURCH 22nd and Seward Sts., Omaha, Neb. Webster 6035. THE MONITOR of remembrance were given to the honored guest by the congenial hostess and friends who were present. The evening was spent in music and feasting on the most choice delicacies of the season. Many pleasant congratulations were passed upon the pleasing host and hostess who made the evening one of enjoyment. The L. E. W. board had a very interesting meeting at the residence of the president, Mrs. A. P. Alexander, 2512 North 25th street. ST, PHILIP'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH Rev, John Albert Williams, Rector Among the new comers to Omaha there are doubtless some members of the Episcopal church. If so, there attention is respectfully called to the fact that there is a church of their faith heer and it is hoped that they will lose no time in coming out and making themselves known. Of course, everybody is made welcome to our services. Come and see. The services continue as usual throughout the summer; 7:30 a. m.; 10 and 11 a. m., and 8 p. m. The annual Sunday school and parish picnic will be held next Thursday afternoon and evening at Elmwood park. MT. MORIAH BAPTIST CHURCH Twenty-sixth and Seward Streets; the Rev. M. H. Wilkinson, Pastor. We had largely attended services all day Sunday. Six joined the church. Many visitors were present. Next Sunday morning the text will be, "Count on Me," and at night, "The First Christian Church." The pastor and wife left Monday morning for St. Louis, to attend the Western Baptist convention. Mrs. Wilkinson will remain away about three weeks with the Rev. and Mrs. W. H. Harris, with whom the convention is being held. NEBRASKA CITY NEWS Rev. J. W. Stapleton was here Sunday and preached two very good sermons, which were enjoyed by all. Mr. Harding Hamton, who has been seriously ill, is slowly recovering. Mr. John Johnson, who has been ill for several days is reported better. The Misses Edith and Rosie Robinson have returned home from Kansas City after a few weeks' vacation with Miss Cora Hannon, who accompanied them home. After spending a few weeks with their mother and sisters they left for Chicago to spend the summer. Miss Adaboo Penn and brother are visiting their aunt, Mrs. Eva Ellis. Mr. Thomas Mason, accompanied by his mother and sister, and Miss Susie Scott of Omaha were in the city Thursday to attend a party given by the Misses Robinsons in honor of Miss Cora Hannon. Beulah Smith and brother went to Lincoln the Fourth to attend a picnic given by the Baptist and Methodist churches. They report a very fine time. Mrs. Hodge Ellis, accompanied by her sister, has returned home from Rock Island, Ill., where she has been visiting relatives. The Misses Edith, Rosie and Winnie Robinson also Miss Cora Hannon and Daniel Smith Jr. attended a picnic at Nehawka, Neb., Saturday, June 28, given by Mr. and Mrs. Mason of that city. Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Ellis entertained at dinner Sunday in honor of Miss Hannon and Miss Robinson. Covers were laid for ten. Mrs. Ira Stewart of Omaha spent the Fourth with her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Harding Hampton of this city. LA GRANGE, TEXAS H. L. Vincent, Agent. The summer normal located here has passed its fourth week. The enrollment has reached 90, which is beyond our expectation. These teachers hail from many sections of the state. The enrollment is the highest in the history of Fayette county normals. The teachers attending are among the most studious and best disciplined the writer has ever met. The instructors are faithful and among the most progressive of the state. The hospitable citizens here are leaving nothing undone which would make for the happiness and the entertainment of the visitors. Hard study on the part of applicants, well defined presentation on the part of instructors, splendid lectures and high class entertainments make La Grange's normals worth while. Mr. Andrew Ford and wife, San Antonio, are visiting relatives here. A telephone message Sunday announced that Mrs. Hattie (Robertson) Strambler is dying at Elgin, Tex. The Monitor extends sympathy. Mr. and Mrs. James Henry Robertson are back from East Bernard. Mrs. Ada Moore left Saturday for Austin to be at the bedside of her husband, Mr. Leon Moore, who is in the Pasteur institute seriously ill from Lincoln Department About twenty-five guests were entertained by Mrs. Louis Holmes at her home, 2300 Orchard street, last Tuesday in honor of her sister, Mrs. J. W. Howard of Des Moines. The feature of the afternoon was progressive whist, in which Mrs. Howard won first prize and Mrs. Ada Holmes second. Ices and individual cakes were served for refreshments. The decorations were sweet peas. Mrs. Sadie Lawrence of Fort Scott, Kan., who has been visiting at the home of her sister, Mrs. M. C. James, left for her home Wednesday evening. Mrs. Vernon Young received a pleasant surprise last Tuesday, when her cousin, Frank La Font of New Orleans, stopped over while enroute to Chicago, spending a few hours with her. Mrs. Wyatt Williams entertained about twenty guests at Antelope Park Tuesday afternoon, July 15, complimentary to Mrs. J. W. Howard of Des Moines, who left for her home Wednesday. The afternoon was devoted to games and the taking of pictures. After this refreshments of ice, ice cream and cake were served. During the evening a band concert was enjoyed by all present. The Amaranth Chapter, O. E. S. No. 54, held their annual installation at a regular meeting. Those installed for the ensuing year were: Worthy matron, Gertrude Haynes; worthy patron, Allen Hemphill; associate matron, Georgia L. Flippin; secretary, Laurence Dorsey; treasurer, Mabel Galbreath; conductress, Anna Smith; associate conductress, Leigh James; Ada, Katherine Moore; Ruth, Martha Burden; Esther, Grace Stanley; Martha, Romaine Burden; Electa, Corrine Saunders; warder, Katherine Houston; sentinel, Ida Allen. Miss Edna Hubbard Dorsey entertained about twenty of her friends with a picnic Sunday afternoon at Antelope park, complimentary to her 16th birthday. The drill team of Amaranth Chapter No. 54 gave a picnic at F Street park Tuesday evening, July 8. This was the last of their series of entertainments before going to the Grand Lodge. There was a beautiful cut glass vase given away to the one holding the lucky number. Mr. Arion Douglas was fortunate in holding the number. The team, consisting of fifteen, will leave Monday, July 14, for Carrollton, Mo., where they will exemplify the floral degree and drill. The members of the team are as follows: Worthy matron, Georgia L. Flippin; worthy patron, Allen Hemphill; associate matron, Maude Johnson; conductress, Elizabeth Woods; candidate, Laurence Dorsey; Ada, Fannie Young; Ruth, Anna Smith; Esther, Maude Gates; Martha, Ollie Collie; Electa, Gertrude Haynes; drill, Vesta Knight and Katherine Moore. Izetta Malone and Grace Stanley will sing the song of Ruth and Naoma. Directors, Laura Johnson and Katherine Moore; president, Fannie Young; secretary, Laurence Dorsey. Miller Paine LARGE STOCKS AND REASONABLE PRICES. the bite of a mad dog. We all tender her and her husband our sympathies. Prof. I. C. Palmer, an old and respected Fayette county teacher, died at his home near here last Saturday night, after a long illness. Interment will take place at the family cemetery Monday evening, under auspices of the Knights of Tabor lodge of La Grange. Mr. Walter Washington and Miss Willie Neright were married here last Saturday. Religious services were held at St. James' M. E. and St. John's A. M. E. churches, respectively, Sunday, their pastors on hand. The town is literally full of mad dogs and a few persons have suffered from their bites during the last few weeks. NIECE OF OMAHA DRUGGIST BITTEN BY VENOMOUS SNake (Special to The Monitor), Russell County, Kansas, July 14.—A dispatch to The Monitor bears the information that the 7-year-old daughter of W. E. Ross of Russell county, Kansas, which is in the western section, was badly bitten by a venomous snake. Medical aid was quickly procured and the little girl is now reported out of danger. She is a niece of Dr. T. C. Ross of the People's drug store, Omaha. Mr. B. A. Pegg was called to Oklahoma on business. LINCOLN, NEB. FREMONT, NEBRASKA Mrs. A. V. Thomas died at her residence on Fourteenth street and Platte avenue, Tuesday at 12:30 p. m., after an illness of several weeks. She is survived by her father, Mr. Thomas Watts; a sister, Mrs. Jennie Watts Edwards of Lincoln, and one brother, W. S. Watts; four sons, Dr. G., James, Cecil Thomas and Sidney, and one daughter, Birdie. Mrs. Thomas was a most devout member of the A. M. E. church and a leader in the Sunday school work. She was also a member of Schaffer Chapter No. 56 of Omaha. She will be sadly missed by every one who knew her. Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to the bereaved family. The funeral service was conducted by Rev. Mr. Payne of Lincoln and Rev. Mr. Stapleton of Omaha. A number of out-of-town people were present. Mrs. Jennie Edwards of Lincoln is in the city, where she was called by the illness and death of her sister, Mrs. A. V. Thomas. Mesdames Reed, Metcalfe, Hieronymous, Rayford, Cole, Jackson and Mr. Roy Fouts of Omaha were here for the funeral. Council Bluffs Our district conference will convene on the 22d of July at 9 a. m. At 11 o'clock the Rev. R. Thomas of Muscatine, Ia., will preach the annual sermon. On July 23 at 8 o'clock there will be a trolley party to Elmwood park in southwest Omaha. We will start from the church at 8 o'clock sharp, Sixteenth street and Avenue A. We ask the people of Omaha for their cooperation in our district conference and Sunday school convention. There will be a reception on Thursday night and the mayor will give a talk to the convention. At 6 p. m. on Monday, July 14, the Rev. M. R. Rhonenee united in marriage Miss Marie Welch and Mr. Henry Pierce. The bride is a sister of Mrs. Rhononee. Members and friends wish the couple success and happiness. Richard Holliday, a well known young man of our city and the beloved son of Mrs. Virgil Nevins, 2501 Second avenue, died July 3 at 1:40 o'clock. He leaves besides his mother a wife and infant daughter, father, sister and brother to mourn his loss. The funeral was at Bethel A. M. E. Coo Su Fo $1.00 Pier Co HARRY 419 Broadway July Cl Sa BEN Cool Summer Footw $1.00 to $3.00 a Pierce Comp HARRY T. PIERC Broadway Clear Sale At ENO' IN Cool Summer Footwear $1.00 to $3.00 a Pair Less Pierce Shoe Company HARRY T. PIERCE, Manager 419 Broadway Council Bluffs, Ia. July Clearance Sale A.T. BENO'S COUNCIL BLUFFS Enables You to Little ou to Dress Little Cost Enables You to Dress Better at Little Cost church, where he was a member. The Fourth of July celebration and barbecue proved to be a great success. R. V. Robertson is still improving. J. W. Lee is ill. Mrs. J. W. Hall and Mrs. Iris Smith are ill. Rev. J. H. Terriebee, presiding elder of Des Moines district, will hold his fourth quarterly conference at Bethel A. M. E. church. He will preach Sunday morning at 11 o'clock. At 3 o'clock the Rev. J. A. Broadnax, pastor of Allen chapel, A. M. E. church, South Omaha, will preach a memorial sermon. Rev. W. C. Williams and his congregation will be present. 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 TRUMP Make it Largest Stock in the City TRUMP 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. ol ummer footwear to $3.00 a Pair Less erce Shoe ompany T. PIERCE, Manager Council Bluffs, Ia. earance ale NO'S Dress Better at Cost 7 8 Classified Advertising RATES-2 cents a word for single insertions; 1/2 cent a word for two or more insertions. No advertisement taken for them. 22% Cash should accompany advertisement. DRUG STORES ADAMS HAIGHT DRUG CO., 24th and Lake; 24th and Fort, Omaha, Neb. COLORED NEWSPAPERS AND MAGAZINES FRANK DOUGLASS Shining Parlor. Webster 1388. 2414 North 24th St. First-class modern furnished room Mrs. L. M. Bentley Webster, 170. North Twenty-sixth street. Phone Webster 4769. Property for sale. Telephone Web- ster 1352. First class rooming house, steam heat, bath, electric lights on Dodge and 24th street car line. Mrs. Anna Banks, 924 North 20th. Douglas 4979. FOR SALE—A nice home for Colored family; easy terms. Call at 1809 North 24th st. For Rent—Neatly furnished rooms, use of kitchen and laundry. 1107 North 19th street. Webster 2177. Mrs. T. L. Hawthorne. Neatly furnished room for man in strictly modern home. Mrs. Barker, 2706 Parker street. Webster 1250. 4t LODGE DIRECTORY Keystone Lodge, No. 4, K. of P., Omaha. Neb. Meetings first and third Thursdays of each month. M. H. Hazzard, C. C.; J. H. Glover, K. of R. and S. Ask the grocer, merchant, etc., with whom you trade: "Do you advertise in our paper, The Monitor?" All returned soldiers are requested to send their names and addresses to The Monitor office, 304 Crounse block. Cars stored and repaired. Sundries supplied 2411 N. 24th. Web. 182 DR. CRAIG MORRIS DENTIST 2407 Lake St. Phone Web. 4021 Res. Colfax 3831. Douglas 7150 AMOS P. SCRUGGS Attorney-at-Law 13th and Farnam J. C. WHITESIDE & SON 5623 South 30th St. Full line of Groceries and Meats Prices right. Support of public desired. South 3390. MRS. B. A. BOSTIC PORO SYSTEM Hairdressing and Manicuring. Work done at 2124. Clark St. or at your own home. Call Web. 597 K. & M. GROCERY CO. We solicit your patronage. 2114-16 North 24th St. We Sell Kashmir Goods STARK'S PHARMACY 30th and Pinkney Streets Phone Webster 4225. DANGERFIELD & VICKERS EXPERT SHOE REPAIR 814 North 24th St. Telephone Douglas 7147. WATERS BARNHART PRINTING CO. OMAHA --- HOW THE FLEET ESCAPED. SAVED FLEET FROM CAPTURE How Brilliant Exploit of Wisconsin Lumberman Prevented Union Vessels From Falling Into the Hands of the Confederates or Being Destroyed. (By Frederic Merk, Research Assistant of the Wisconsin Historical Society) ploit, saved the Red river fleet of the Mississippi squadron from destruction. He thereby incidentally afforded a capital illustration of that fertility of expedients and mechanical genius which chiefly distinguished the northern soldier in the Civil war from his southern opponent in arms. To thwart the intrigues of Napoleon III, who had sent a French army into Mexico, the federal government desired to gain a strong military foothold in Texas. To this end it was planned to send a Union army and fleet into interior Texas by way of the Red river. Since the Red river was navigable only in the spring, as that season approached preparations were made for launching the campaign. The army under General Banks, supported by Admiral Porter's fleet of gunboats, began the ascent of the river. But matters went badly for the invading force almost from the beginning. The union leaders quarreled among themselves; the preparations made were inadequate; much delay was encountered in establishing a civil government in Louisiana; worst of all, the Red river suddenly began to fall, when by all precedents it should have risen. Admiral Porter, fearful that his fleet would be caught [Picture of a man with a long beard and a mustache, wearing a dark uniform with a badge on his chest.] Lieutenant Colonel Bailey. in the shallows, hurriedly descended the stream, and the army, deprived of its support and already savagely handled by the opposing Confederate force, followed after. At Alexandria, in central Louisiana, the retreating federals found themselves face to face with a crisis. At this point the Red river is broken by a mile of rapids; the stream had fallen so quickly that the gunboats could no longer navigate this stretch of the channel. The stage of the water was but three feet four inches, whereas Porter's larger gunboats, with their heavy armament, drew at least seven feet. Here was indeed a desperate situation—the army far from its source of supplies, in the midst of a hostile country, the victorious enemy pressing in hot pursuit, and the $2,000,000 fleet marooned by falling water. It seemed to almost every one that the only course open was to blow up the vessels to prevent their falling into the hands of the enemy. But not to every one, for a brave Wisconsin soldier had another idea of the matter. Lieut. Col. Joseph Bailey of the Fourth Wisconsin, who was serving at the time as acting engineer of the Nineteenth army corps, came forward with a plan for bringing the ironclads to safety. It was to raise the level of the water above the rapids by constructing a great dam across the river. When a sufficient depth of water had accumulated he proposed to break the dam in the center, thus forcing the vessels with the outrushing flood through the shallows and into the deep water below. Before the war Colonel Bailey had been a lumberman. THE MONITOR and had often seen this scheme employed in the Wisconsin pineries to "lift" stranded rafts of logs to safety. The project was at first received with ridicule by Colonel Bailey's superiors. It was declared impossible of achievement by the best engineers in the army. Only General Franklin, Bailey's immediate superior, offered any encouragement. But there was nothing else to be done, and at length the Wisconsin lumberman was dubiously granted permission to put his project to the proof. His first step was to requisition detachments of "pinery boys" from the 23d and 29th Wisconsin regiments, who understood what was to be done and how to go about it. In all, 3,000 men were employed in the enterprise. Brawny lumberjacks from Maine vied with those from Wisconsin in prosecuting the work; catching the spirit of these instructors, soldiers who had never seen a log-raft also worked with a will. Hundreds of men were set to felling trees; other hundreds toiled in the quarries that were opened for the occasion; and 200 or 300 wagons were engaged in the essential work of transporting the materials for the dam. Up to their necks in the swift current, which swept over the rapids at the rate of nine miles an hour, under the blistering southern sun, the men toiled with utmost good humor and never a word of complaint. At the end of eight days the river was sufficiently high to permit three of the lighter gunboats to pass the upper falls, where they had been held, and come down to a position immediately above the dam, ready to pass the lower rapids. One more day, and the dam would be high enough to permit all to come down in readiness for the final attempt. With success thus about to be achieved, however, a discouraging disaster occurred. On the morning of the ninth day the steadily increasing pressure of the water caused two of the stone barges in the middle of the dam to swing aside, and through the opening thus created the accumulated torrent swirled. The three lighter vessels that were in position to make the passage, together with a fourth that had meanwhile come up, promptly took advantage of the break, and passing the remaining rapids on the flood tide, safely reached the deeper water below. Somewhat encouraged by the escape of at least four of the vessels, the men bravely set about repairing the damage that had been done. Within three days the break had been closed, and in addition two wing-dams constructed on the upper falls. The remaining gunboats, somewhat lifted by the backwater of the wing dams, were now hauled over the upper falls, and on May 12, amid the tumultuous cheers of 30,000 soldiers lined up along the shore, made the perilous passage over the lower falls to the deep water below. "Words are inadequate to express the admiration I feel for the ability of Lieutenant Colonel Bailey," wrote Admiral Porter in his official report to the Navy department. "This is without doubt the best engineering feat ever performed. Under the best circumstances, a private company would not have completed the work under one year, and to an ordinary mind the whole thing would have appeared an impossibility. Leaving out his ability as an engineer—the credit he has conferred upon the country—he has salved the Union a valuable fleet worth nearly $2,000,000; more, he has deprived the enemy of a triumph which would have emboldened them to carry on the war a year of two longer, for the intended departure of the army was a fixed fact, and there was nothing left for me to do in case that event occurred but to destroy every part of the vessels so that the Confederates could make nothing of them." On June 11, 1864, congress adopted a resolution of thanks to Lieutenant Colonel Bailey "for distinguished services in the recent campaign on the Red river, by which the gunboat flotilla under Rear Admiral David D. Porter was rescued from imminent peril." A few months later the officers of Admiral Porter's fleet presented him with a beautiful sword and loving cup, and before the year was over he had been promoted, by order of the War department, to the rank of brevet brigadier general. Thus did one Wisconsin lumberjack win his spurs and at the same time valiantly serve his country, in the great civil conflict of half a century ago. The visitor to the museum of the Wisconsin State Historical society, at the foot of University hill at Madison, may still see the sword and loving cup which Colonel Bailey's admiring brother officers presented him. MOURNING DOVE (Zenaidura macroura) Length, twelve inches. The dark spot on the side of the neck distinguishes this bird from all other native doves and pigeons except the white winged dove. The latter has the upper third of wing white. Range: Breeds throughout the United States and in Mexico, Guatemala, and southern Canada; winters from the central United States to Panama. Habits and economic status: The food of the mourning dove is practically all vegetable matter (over 99 per cent), principally seeds of plants including grain. Wheat, oats, rye, corn, barley, and buckwheat were found in 150 out of 237 stomachs, and constituted 32 per cent of the food. Three-fourths of this was waste grain picked up after harvest. The principal and almost constant diet is weed seeds, which are eaten throughout the year and constitute 54 per cent of the entire food. In one stomach were found 7,500 seeds of yellow wood sorrel, in another 6,400 seeds of barn grass or foxtail, and in a third 2,600 seeds of slender paspalum, 4,820 of orange hawk-weed, 950 of hoary vervain, 120 of Carolina cranesbill, 50 of yellow wood sorrel, 620 of panic grass, and 40 of various other weeds. None of these is useful, and most of them are troublesome weeds. The dove does not eat insects or other animal food. It should be protected in every possible way. A great saving of lead pencils may be effected by using metallic pencil holders which can be bought at the stationer's for 10 or 15 cents. In this way you will get the use of almost the entire length of the pencil. Ordinarily about one-third of the pencil goes to waste. An ordinary stenographer or clerk will by this plan save about 30 pencils a year.—Thrift Magazine. "There are three books the Negro needs," said Bishop Hamilton recently. "They are the spelling book, the Good book and the pocketbook." FRIEDMAN'S PLACE Fine Watch Repairing. Red 7914 We Buy and Sell Jewelry, Clothing, Shoes, Trunks Out Cases, Etc. MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS 1211 Douglas St. Omaha, Neb. 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. A Million Eyes Turned Upon it Daily AGENTS EVERYWHERE MADAM C.J.WALKERS WONDERFUL HAIR GROWER SUPREME IN REPUTATION SOLD EVERYWHERE IN U.S.A. WE BEIT THE GLOBE A Preparation that will do exactly as recommended ONCE A USER ALWAYS A USER Mme C.J. Walker 640 North West st. Indianapolis, Indiana. Great opportunity for Agents Write for terms To Save Pencils. The glory of a good man is the testimony of a good conscience.—Thomas a-Kempis. 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. Dancing at the Auspices Young Men' Every Sund ing at the Orpheum Cices Young Men's Argumentum Lvery Sunday Eveni Dancing at the Orpheum Garden Auspices Young Men's Argumentum League MUSIC BY ADAMS' JAZZ BAND 15th and Harney Streets. OLE W. JACK FOR SCOTT'S OFFICI American Negro EVERY HOME IN OMA Call Web WESTERN REAL New Bank 4817 Seward St., $600.00 (2) t 960 North 28th Ave., 6 rooms $150. 1116 North 17th St., 5 rooms $200. 2625 Grant St., 5 rooms mode 4028 Seward St., 9 rooms. mode 2629 Parker St., 6 rooms, mode to suit. Abstracts furnished for each, Come to 209 South 15th St., ta- gest bargains in real estate in the Western Re Arney Streets. Admiss ALE W. JACKSON, Agent SCOTT'S OFFICIAL HISTORY OF Ean Negro in the Wor HOME IN OMAHA SHOULD OW EVERY HOME IN OMAHA SHOULD OWN ONE Call Webster 2465. EASTERN REAL ESTATE New Bargain List 4rd St., $600.00 (2) two rooms, $50.00 cash 28th Ave., 6 rooms, modern except heat 17th St., 5 rooms, modern, except heat St., 5 rooms modern except heat, $2,250 4rd St., 9 rooms. modern, $3,000; very at- ter St., 6 rooms, modern, $2,800; a good ba- f furnished for each, and certified down to 09 South 15th St., take elevator to 4th flo- in real estate in the city. Rentals and in ```markdown ``` WESTERN REAL ESTATE CO. New Bargain List 4817 Seward St., $600.00 (2) two rooms, $50.00 cash. 4817 Seward St., $600.00 (2) two rooms, $50.00 cash. 960 North 28th Ave., 6 rooms, modern except heat, $1,200; cash $150. 1116 North 17th St., 5 rooms, modern, except heat, $1,600; cash $200. 2625 Grant St., 5 rooms modern except heat, $2,250; cash $150. 4028 Seward St., 9 rooms, modern, $3,000; very attractive terms. 2629 Parker St., 6 rooms, modern, $2,800; a good bargain. Terms to suit. Abstracts furnished for each, and certified down to date of sale. Come to 209 South 15th St., take elevator to 4th floor for the biggest bargains in real estate in the city. Rentals and insurance. Western Real Estate Co. --- THE MONA C. R. TRAME A nice, clean up-to-date cafe for service. Private dining rooms. preciated. Henriette 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 4591-I 107 South 14th Street. MADAM CJ WALKERS WONDERFUL HAIR GROWER 413-14 Karbach Block. PROBATE NOTICE In the Matter of the Estate of Clara D. Jones, Deceased. Notice is hereby given: That the creditors of said decease will meet the executors of the 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, justification and allowance, months are allowed for the creditors to present their claims, from the 24th day of July, 1919. Monitor office, Douglas 3224. Orpheum Garden s Argumentum League Day Evening KSON, Agent GENERAL HISTORY OF THE World War HA SHOULD OWN ONE ster 2465. REAL ESTATE CO. Bargain List two rooms, $50.00 cash. modern except heat, $1,200; cash modern, except heat, $1,600; cash except heat, $2,250; cash $150. modern, $3,000; very attractive terms. orn, $2,800; a good bargain. Terms and certified down to date of sale. take elevator to 4th floor for the big- city. Rentals and insurance. Real Estate Co. OMAHA. NEB. ARCH CAFE LE, Proprietor ladies and gentlemen. First class Your patronage solicited and ap- on it Daily SUPREME IN REPUTATION Tyler 4591-J