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Black Hero Gives His Life Saving White Child GROWING, THANK YOU! $2.00 a Year. 5c a Copy Scrapped by Schrapnel Survives and Sings Sergeant Frank Mason Has Scars of 350 Shrapnel Wounds and Wears Ten Silver Plates to Cover Holes in Head, Shoulder and Leg. WOUNDED IN THE ARGONNE Uses His Fine Baritone Voice in Raising Patriotic Funds—It Credited With Selling $8,500,000 Worth of Liberty Bonds. Special to The Monitor. LOS ANGELES, Aug. 20.—Scrapped by shrapnel, survives and sings, accurately describes the case of Sergeant Frank Mason, Colored, who is attracting attention here, where he expests to remain for some time, pending complete recovery from his wounds. It would be safe to say that Sergeant Mason bears the record for wounds. As one sees him slowly navigating on his crutches, it is hard to believe that a human being, or any other living animal, could have received the number and character of wounds that he has, and survive. He bears the scars of 350 minor shrapnel wounds. Ten silver plates cover holes in his body; three in his head, three in his left shoulder, one in his right shoulder and three in his left leg. Despite this he is a man of sunny and cheerful disposition and does an incredible amount of work for patriotic and charitable objects. His career as a soldier is most interesting. Serving primarily upon the Mexican border, he was one of the first to be sent to France in the A. E. F. Then, following days of training, he was sent to the front and was one of the first of the American soldiers to help stem the tide of the hun, and received most of his wounds in the Argonne forest. With a good baritone voice, he has done much to help put over the cause of various war charities. He is credited with having sold over $8,500,000 worth of liberty bonds and wears in testimony of this the United States treasury department medal. He has addressed large audiences in most of the cities between New York and Ogden, Utah, and now is here to help raise funds to entertain the fleet. NATIONAL HOME COMING FOR VIRGINIANS Native Sons and Daughters of "Old Dominion" Are Planning to Meet at Norfolk in September; Thousands Expected from All Sections of the Country. Norfolk, Va., Aug. 20.—Coincident with the meeting of the National Baptist convention here, September 10-15, there is to be observed a national home-coming week. This project is being promoted by the business men of Norfolk, who are co-operating with the local ministers, who propose to make the week of the National Baptist convention greater in point of attendance and in interest than the celebration that was held here some years ago to commemorate the landing of the Pilgrims, known as the Jamestown exposition. The sons and daughters of Virginia have scattered to the four cardinal points of the compass, and when it is known that there is to be a home-coming and that Virginians from the Atlantic to the Pacific and from the lakes to the gulf will return during the five days to shake hands with friends and commemorate this week a great rush is expected. NO MORE WANTED IN NAVY (By Associated Negro Press.) Birmingham, Ala., Aug. 20.—No more Negroes will be accepted for service in the navy, according to instructions received at local navy recruiting station. Experienced Negro cooks will continue to be enlisted to handle the cooking, but even Negro mess attendants will not be accepted after this date. FROM POST AMERICAN LEGION Mobile, Ala., Aug. 20.—Named after the first Negro in Mobile to have been commissioned in the army, Carter Brown, a post of the American Legion has been organized of all Negro ex-service men of this city who have been honorably discharged from the army. Sirty members have already been enrolled. THE MONITOR LOUISIANA HAS CHANGE OF HEART ON EDUCATION Attempting to Make Amends for Her Disgraceful Neglect of Schools For Colored Children. NEW ORLEANS, Aug. 20.—Louisiana, which has been notorious in her neglect of school facilities for Negro children, has at last seen the light and has begun to make amends for this great wrong. This state has the largest amount of illiteracy of any state in the union. Parish after parish has had no schools for Negro children and many others only one. Of the total amount raised by taxation for education, a large proportion of which has come out of the pockets of Negroes, 95 per cent has been used for the education of white children and only 5 per cent for that of Colored children. If with this disparity in the expenditure of school funds ignorance prevails among whites, what could be expected of the Colored people. Louisiana is realizing not only the injustice but the danger of this state of affairs and is making strenuous efforts to secure and train teachers to meet the situation. Bearing upon this the official report of B. C. Caldwell, field agent for the Jeanes and Slater funds for the training of Negroes, says: "Louisiana needs 1,000 more Colored teachers to carry out to the full the program of education for the Negroes, but the state is doing something which is highly commendable, even though she is handicapped by lack of suitable instructors in this work. The state superintendent of schools has issued a call, which is being widely answered, for young Negro men and women to apply this summer for training in the normal schools throughout the state. By giving these applicants, who have grammar school education and other necessary qualifications, three months intensive training they will be ready for ordinary teaching work in the fall. Next summer they can add three months' more training, and so on each year and advance themselves step by step. "This is one of the greatest things that has been done recently to advance the education of the Colored people, not alone in Louisiana, but in the entire south, for it is certain that these teachers, as their numbers increase, will spread to other states which are short of teachers for Negro boys and girls and are trying to get teachers from still other states. In some instances southern states have allowed their Negro schools to close for lack of teachers. Louisiana is preparing to meet this condition and overcome it. "A new spirit of help for the black man seems to be rising in the mind of the southern white man. He is ready to help the young Negro get an education, realizing that by this means, and this alone, he can improve the ability and worth of his labor on farms and in factories. The white man must help the black if we are to accomplish any real good for the Negroes in the south. Industrial conditions have never been better among southern Negroes than they are at present." Dr. Caldwell, who was formerly in charge of the Louisiana State Normal school at Natchitoches, now has jurisdiction over the Jeanes and Slater fonds in sixteenth northern states. HOME OWNERSHIP TO BE PROMOTED A $100,000 Corporation Organized to Supply Funds for Home Building and Ownership. (By Associated Negro Press.) Atlanta, Ga., Aug. 20.—With the ultimate view of supplying funds to the Negroes of the south for building and owning their own homes, the United Investment corporation was organized in Atlanta with a capital stock of $100,000. The most prominent Negroes in Georgia are financing this project, and it is proposed to open branch offices in every southern city. At present, according to officials of the corporation, the majority of the Negroes in the state are renters, and with the rates steadily increasing the problem is fast becoming a serious one. Their plan is to loan money at a moderate rate of interest to Negroes for building purposes. J. B. Long of Atlanta, one of the most prominent members of the board, is acting president. OMAHA, NEBRASKA, AUGUST 21, 1919 National Negro Business League Twentieth Annual Session Summons Prominent and Successful Business and Professional People from Twenty- six States; Astonishing Wealth Represented. RECONSTRUCTION IS THE DOMINANT NOTE President Napier Presides; Secretary Scott States Crucial Time Has Come; League Must Either Advance or Die; Outlines Comprehensive Plan for Future. (Special to The Monitor.) ST. LOUIS, Aug. 20.—Delegates from twenty-six states attended the twentieth annual session of the National Negro Business league, which closed here Friday night. It was a notable and inspirational gathering of representative business and professional people from all sections, representing every activity of race enterprise and thrift. The amount of wealth represented by this body ran well up into the millions and seemed almost incredible. Reports from all sections show the race forging to the front in substantial business and industrial enterprising in a way which is most encouraging. Delegates and visitors numbered nearly a thousand. The generous hospitality of all citizens was everywhere in evidence. The sessions were held in the Coliseum under the auspices of the local business league, of which Mr A. E. Malone is president. He presided at the opening session, Wednesday morning. Tuesday night, preceding the opening session, the officers of the local league tendered the officials of the national league a luncheon at the Poro. The formal opening, Wednesday morning, consisted of "America" by the audience, led by Gerald Tylier; invocation by the Rev. J. T. Caston; a vocal solo by Mrs. Zelle Cole-Evans, Gerald Tylier, pianist; an address of welcome by Mr. Malone, and response by the Hon. J. C. Napier, national president. Mr. Malone said: "Through the National Negro Business League, the men of the race who are struggling, who are trying to do things have been brought closer together, thereby become acquainted with each other rejoiced in success and sympathized in failure, but this contact has prevented many failures "We have looked forward to your coming with sweet anticipation and all Missouri rejoices because you are here. "We pray for the success of this session. It is my belief that, enlightened by our experience of the past, and encouraged by our successes of the present, we shall, as great business armies, in close vital touch, gallantly charge the entrenchment of the forces of opposition, whether they are moral or racial, and capture them, scaling the height of difficulty and placing our triumphant banners on the very apex of the towering peaks of victory, sing loud hosannas to Him who hath promised victory and rest to those who dare to do the right and preserve unto the end. Concluding his remarks, Mr. Malone presented President Napier, who was given an ovation, and whose remarks thrilled the audience. One of the most successful business men in the race, T. J. Elliott of Musogee, Ola., was introduced, and made a short talk, telling of the object of the National Negro Business League its scope of work and what it had been to the whole race. He concluded by appealing to every man and woman to become a member and even take out life membership. To his invitation for life membership by the payment of $25, a number responded. Routine business was rapidly dispatched at each session and there was the customary recital of beginnings and achievements of successful business men. This feature was advantageously minimized. Among the many outstanding features of the convention was the report of Secretary Emmett J. Scott, who has held this important position since the organization of the league. Among other things the secretary stated that the league had passed from the kindergarten stage and reached the age of maturity and it was now time for the league to go forward or die. He called attention to the conditions and radical changes taking place in this age with a view of causing the league to see the necessity of drastic action in matters pertaining to the forward movement of the affairs of the race. He from excerpts called attention to the necessity of adopting a real program which would give us push in making a forward step, without which we must because of laxity, lose our grip. He called attention to the new methods which had been advised by the president at the last meeting at Atlantic City, N. J., in 1918. The league needs larger and better financial support from its adherents, and the practice of living on the philanthropy of the white race is to be discouraged. He suggested a change of program at this meeting; a change which is to have a farreaching effect and will be helpful for everyone in the production of visible results. He proposed as follows: 1st. National headquarters to be located at Washington, D. C. Said headquarters to be conducted along lines of the U. S. Chamber of Commerce, which is the like organization of the white race, compatible with the Negro Business League. He stated the following objects to be considered in the maintenance and work of the national headquarters. 1st. National clearing houses for the Negro Business League and associated and kindred organizations and for the business interests of the race. 2nd. Duty and function to keep the white and Negro press informed and exploit and improve the interests of Negro enterprise. 3rd. Special effort to locate and produce Negro business enterprises and manufactures. Keeping local leagues in touch with the regulation. 4th. Clearing house for Negro labor and employment of all kinds, skilled and unskilled. 5th. Compile a catalogue of Negro business enterprises, institute a Negro mercantile agency. Offer encouragement and make inquiries and find out who is worthy so as to induce expenditure of capital. Warning at the same time against frauds, swindling speculators and wild-cat schemes. Suggested the adoption of a form of inquiry on the order of a questionaire, which would be very useful in getting results. 6th. Covered the most successful method of building business interests. 7th. Dealt with the method of defraying the expenses of the league under the new systems and methods suggested. After the offer of the suggestions the secretary made mention of some statistics taken from census reports. His report was full of good information and material for the use of the league in their development to the place where some visible achievement will be accomplished in the progress of the leagu affairs. GOVERNOR OF COLORADO New York, Aug. 20.—The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People has received a letter from Governor Oliver H. Shoup of Colorado commenting upon the address to the nation signed by former President Taft, Charles Evans Hughes, Elihu Root and 150 other citizens, which calls upon congress to investigate mob violence in the United States. The letter follows: "I am in receipt of your favor of July 25, enclosing a list of signers of an address to the nation in the matter of suppression of mob violence throughout the country. "I am in hearty sympathy with this movement and especially at this time, when there are so many outbreaks of racial antagonism throughout the country, I deem it essential that the national congress should take some definite action which will tend hereafter to completely eliminate these outbreaks. "You have my full authority to use my name as governor of Colorado as a signature to this address to the nation that you have so kindly forwarded to this office." Monitor office. Douglas 3224. British West Indies Have Grave Problem Industrial Conditions Temporarily Disturbed by Close of Sugar Crop Season and Return of Large Number of Soldiers from Foreign Service GOVERNMENT DESIRES TO RETAIN POPULATION (Special to the Monitor.) KINGSTON, Jamaica, B. W. I.—In Jamaica at present the industrial condition is feeling the effect of two factors. One is the close of the sugar crop season in Cuba, which reduces the demand for labor there. Very large numbers of Jamaicans have been at work in Cuba in the sugar plantations and more men have been going week by week. The next sugar crop will not begin to be taken off till November or December, and the British consul has warned Jamaicans still in Jamaica against venturing across at the present time. It is not improbable that many hundreds of the Jamaica laborers now in Cuba will return here. The other disturbing factor is the return to the island month by month of the thousands of men who enlisted in the British West Indies regiment and who are now being demobilized. These men served for the most part as labor battalions in Belgium, France and Italy. Sections of them, however, saw fighting as front line combatants. This was chiefly in Palestine. Returning home now they have to be reabsorbed into civilian life by a community which possesses comparatively few openings for employing labor. The discussion of what should be done for the soldiers, and by them, is animated and general. The government has ear-marked money for certain public works, and is providing for a land settlement. A number of the men have returned to the posts they once occupied; preference is being given to others in the police force; a considerable number have determined to emigrate in search of more remunerative employment than they find obtainable in Jamaica. The problem remains of opening up opportunities of investment of labor and of money which will be attractive enough to keep the men in the island. DECORATED FOR DEEDS OF VALOR IN FRANCE Sergeant Clifton Merriomon Given French Military Medal. Has Also Received the Croix de Guerre and the Distinguished Service Cross. (By the Associated Negro Press.) Boston, Mass., Aug. 20.—An honor was conferred upon Sergeant Clifton Merriomon for heroism on the battlefield when General Edwards, commander of the Northeast department, pinned the French Military medal on his breast. Twice before recognition for his heroic service had been expressed through the presentation of the Croix de Guerre and the Distinguished Service Cross. The French Military Medal is possessed by few French generals and by no American high officer. General Edwards in fastening the decoration on Sergeant Merriomon, said that his brave feats were the most unusual that had come under his observation. The deed of gallantry is encouched in the citation, as follows: "On September 19, 1918, Corporal Merriomon, near Bussey Farm, France, single handed attacked a German machine gun killed the gunner, put the gun out of action, reorganized the remnant of his company and conducted a successful attack on the enemy." Sergeant Merriomon is married, lives at 39 Tremont street, Cambridge, Mass., and is a letter-carrier at the Harvard Square postoffice of that city. PLAN FOR BEAUTY AND SANITATION Anniston, Ala., Aug. 20.—The plan for a general cleanup in every part of the city by the progressive Negro citizens of Anniston is creating the greatest amount of interest on the part of the Colored people. Prizes for the best kept yards and alleys for the greatest number of tin cans assembled by the children and for many other feature efforts to improve local sanitary conditions are offered. No.216) Joseph Perry, Who Heroically Rescues Four-Year-Old White Child from Vicious Dog, Dies of Rabies. PAYS SUPREME SACRIFICE FOR ACT OF HEROISM Was Given Pasteur Treatment, But Disease Developed Too Rapidly for Toxine to Combat the Virus. (Special to The Monitor.) KANSAS CITY, Mo., Aug. 20. Were evidence wanting as to the willingness of our race not to consider themselves or their personal safety when others are in danger and it is within their power to rescue them it would be supplied by the case of Joseph Perry, who died last week at the General hospital from rabies resulting from a dog bite received a few weeks ago when he rushed to the rescue of a little 4-year-old white child whom the vicious beast was attacking. Perry, who lived at 2410 Flora avenue and was employed in a packing house, was passing Twentiethe and Summit streets on the afternoon of July 25 when he heard the frightened cries of a little child, who was trying to get away from a dog which was barking and snapping at her. Several times the dog's teeth pierced the child's flesh. Perry rushed to the child's rescue and seized the maddened animal by the throat, when it sank its teeth into Perry's forearm. An ambulance was called and Perry and the injured child were taken to the General hospital. Hydrophobia developed. He had been taking Pasteur treatment at the hospital until Monday, when he left. Tuesday relatives returned with him to the hospital after his right arm and the muscles of his throat had become paralyzed. He escaped from the hospital again Tuesday night, but was returned Wednesday morning, August 13. He died at noon. It was said by the hospital authorities that the bite was so deep that the disease developed too rapidly for the toxine to combat it. It is said that a score or more of persons stood by while Perry was batting with the dog. Perry was a member of the Amos Johnson Lodge of Masons, under whose auspices he was buried Sunday afternoon. A large number of friends paid respect to the memory of this unsung hero, this brave black man who gave his life to save that of a little white girl. The local press carried no big headlines calling attention to this Negro's heroic deed, but had he been accused of some crime it would have been made a front page article under a sensational scare-crow headline. "CONTEMPTIBLE AND TYRANNICAL," SAYS WM. MONROE TROTTER (By Associated Negro Press.) Cambridge, Mass., Aug. 20.—William Monroe Trotter appeared at Massachusetts Avenue Baptist church last Thursday. A large and appreciative audience listened to his experiences of his endeavor to reach France to petition the peace conference for justice for the race. The pastor, Rev. George Washington, referred to Mr. Trotter's sarcifice as creditable as of those who shouldered the guns in going across to the battlefield. Mr. William Brigham, white, likened the speaker of the evening to the "plumed knight," Henry of Navarre, whose persistence overcame obstacles. When alluding to its refusal to give passports to Colored delegates, Mr. Trotter characterized the administration as "contemptible and tyrannical." "While allowing such privileges to the Irish, Jewish and women suffrage representatives, they denied us, the only element in this country really in need of democracy, the right to go and ask for it," said the speaker. AMERICAN MUSIC COMPANY TO PUBLISH RACE COMPOSITIONS Philadelphia, Pa., Aug. 20.—A new company will open its doors for business at 501 South 16th street, operating under the name of the American Music Company, under the direction of Robert W. Ricetts, a graduate of Oberlin university. The object of this organization is to publish musical compositions of Negro composers. Please patronize those who advertise in The Monitor. 8 EVERY WORKER OF THE COLORED RACE SHOULD ORGANIZE IN THE CRAFT IN WHICH HE IS EMPLOYED By Milton L. Hunter. BROTHERS: It is your duty as men to make a stand for what you know is rightfully due you, namely, better living conditions, better wages and an eight-hour work-day, a right to organize in unions with white men and women and to demand that all men and women in the organization be treated alike, and to see to it that there is no discrimination in your ranks on account of creed, color or nationality. The latter sentence means that, first, as a Colored man or woman, I will not discriminate against my white fellow brother or sister, and if at any time you know a white brother to discriminate against you, I say, see to it that that brother apologizes to you and that that brother eliminate all such discrimination. It is your duty. Quit sitting around gossiping about the union that it is no good for a Colored man. Investigate by all means before you throw a stone in the cog-wheel of the union machinery. After you are admitted to full membership in the organization don't be a laggard; attend your meetings and be active on the floor. If you don't know the issue that is being discussed arise from your slumber and ask information and some one will tell you enough to put your thinking cap on. Demand Good Wages or Get Out. The best minds in the world today believe that no industry is fit to live that does not pay a fair living wage to all who take a necessary part in the A. B. productivity of the enterprise. All just men concede that every honest worker has a proprietary right in his job and that it must be recognized by employers as well as by the laws of the state and nation. All intelligent persons know that long hours are not only a physical detriment but tend to stunt mental development and rob the state of the assistance of millions of men and women who should have time to attend to their social and political duties; that the body and soul demand time for recreation and contemplation which cannot be denied in any form of society entitled to endure. It seems clear, therefore, that if, under our present form of social development, those obvious rights can be guaranteed to the workers, and if at the same time the President would see his way clear to declare a general amnesty in favor of all prisoners convicted of violation of wartime statutes our country could furnish an example to a confused and distracted world of general prosperity and happiness extending from the family of the owner of the enterprise down to that of the lowliest laborer necessary to carry it on, which is the only tolerable basis upon which government can rest in this world of new concepts. Labor's Minimum Demands. Of course, I do not mean that even the prompt extension of these rights would check the aspiration which every normal human being has for a broader and better and happier life, which will constantly urge mankind on to social and industrial changes along the line of enlightened advancement which ever continue, unless the race stands still, which would mean death, moral and physical. But I do mean that the guarantee of these fundamental rights by our government is an immediate and imperative necessity as a first step to allay a condition of industrial unrest which exists now and is steadily increasing under the stimulus of the The Monitor's Phone Number Is Douglas 3224 denial of these rights. I do not know what the workers will eventually demand, but I do know that they demand and will have at least these fundamental things now. To those who would stand in the way of industrial justice belongs the responsibility for whatever may happen if these rights are persistently denied. P. S.—After my return from the convention of the A. M. C. and B. W. of N. A. A. F. of L. that will convene in Kansas City, Kan. August 19 to 24, I will endeavor through the columns of this paper to tell you my experience in organization and the results I have obtained and tell you what are a Colored American's duties to labor organizations. SENATOR WALSH PRESENTS PETITION FROM NATIONAL EQUAL RIGHTS LEAGUE By Walter J. Singleton. Special to The Monitor. Washington, D. C., Aug. 20.—Senator Walsh of Massachusetts presented a communication in the nature of a petition from the National Equal Rights League to the senate and asked to have the same printed in the record and referred to the committee on foreign relations, as follows: "National Equal Rights League, Office of the Recording Secretary, 906 T Street, N. W., Washington, D. C., August 13, 1919. "In behalf of the National Equal Rights League, acting for the millions of colored Americans, we place in your hands for presentation to the senate the following petition for an amendment to the covenant of the league of nations to the end of vouchsafing equality of rights for all, regardless of race, color or creed. "Please find herewith our petition with some several signed copies thereof attached. "Praying the exercise of your official prerogative in the presentation of this petition to the senate, we are, yours for true world democracy: "Maurice W. Spencer, Washington, D. C.; Byron Gunner, New York; Wm. Monroe Trotter, Massachusetts; John R. Hawkins, Washington, D. C.; Allen W. Whaley, New York; Joseph H. Stewart, Washington, D. C.; C. M. Tanner, Washington, D. C. "To the Senate of the United States of America; "We, the undersigned, petition the senate of the United States of America, which, by virtue of its treaty-making power, must give to the league of nations covenant its assent before such covenant can be finally adopted, in the fulfillment of the noble purpose of the recent world war, repeatedly proclaimed by this government and its allies while the result was in doubt, viz: 'To establish real democracy everywhere, to make the world safe for democracy and a safe place to live in, to insert or add by way of amendment while said covenant is before the senate, the following clause: "Real democracy for the world being the avowed aim of the nations establishing the league of nations, the contracting parties agree to vouchsafe to their own citizens the possession of full liberty, rights of democracy and protection of life without restriction or distinction based on race, color, creed or previous ordination." NEGROES LEARN FRENCH QUICKLY (By Associated Negro Press.) Jackson, Miss., Aug. 20.—American Negroes in France picked up the French language more rapidly than white soldiers, according to Captain Arthur Fridge of the quartermaster's corps, United States army, who has returned home after a year's service with the Ameriran expeditionary forces. "I can't explain it except on the theory that the Negro has a readier ear for sound than the white man," said Captain Fridge. "It was astounding how quickly many of the Negroes in our labor battalions picked up a working acquaintance with the French language. They never obtained its fundamentals, of course, but it didn't take them long to pick up enough French to make themselves understood among the natives." ASKS MONEY FOR EDUCATION Washington, D. C., Aug. 20.—Secretary Lane, in his latest annual report, urges national appropriations for education, which he considers as vital to national welfare as the construction of highways or the government inspection of foods. He wants federal cooperation with the states in wiping out native white illiteracy, in Americanizing the foreign-born and in bettering Negro education. "For the Negro and his condition," says the secretary, "we are responsible as for no one else. He came here without exercising his own will. He was made a citizen without discrimination. He is a charge upon the American conscience, and his education, I believe, should long ago, in part at least, have been a charge upon the American pocket." THE MONITOR WANT TO BAR COLORED MEN FROM THE ARMY Washington, D. C., Aug. 20.—Coming upon the heels of another bill that just had been introduced to prohibit the intermarriage of white and Colored Representative Caraway of Davis, Tenn., introduced a bill to prohibit the enlistment of any member of the Negro race in the military or naval services of the United States of America, and directing the discharge of all members of the race now serving in any branch of the military or naval service of the United States. The southern members of congress seem to be running wild on the bases when it comes to introducing bills to curb the freedom of the Negro race. The affairs of the government are coming to a bad end when the money of honest taxpayers is used to support such narrow-minded statesmen as represent some sections of the south. To them the only way to gain a national reputation is by constantly hammering on the Negro. OUT OF JOB BECAUSE OF COPPERHEAD SNAKES (By Associated Negro Press.) Reading, Pa., Aug. 20.-Nineteen Negroes brought here from distant points recently by contractors on the state highway between Hamburg and Port Clinton quit their jobs and left for home because of the great number of copperhead snakes uncovered on the job. The road flanks the wall of the old Blue mountain dam, a canal feeder, and part of the wall is being removed by hand or steam shovel. Sometimes the shovel unloads a dozen of the snakes at one time, and the men have had many escapes. SINGERS MISTAKEN FOR CHICAGO REFUGEES (By Associated Negro Press.) Oshkosh, Wis., Aug. 20.—The presence of a company of jubilee singers representing the Utica Normal and Industrial Institute, Utica, Miss., gave rise to a story that Chicago Negroes, fleeing from that city because of race riots, had come, here for temporary residence. CARD OF THANKS We thank each and every one for the kindness shown us during the sadness of the sudden death of our beloved husband, son and brother, Johnnie Osborne Walker, who departed this life August 13, 1919, and we sincerely thank you for the beautiful floral offerings. He leaves a wife and two children, father, mother, five sisters, several relatives and a host of friends to mourn his loss. Sleep on, Johnnie, you have paid the debt that we all have to pay. We pray to God that we may all meet again beyond the river of Jordan some sweet day.—Sarah Walker, wife; John Walker, father; Sally Walker, mother; Lenora Williams; Flora, Ruby and Zenobia Walker, and Mrs. Charles Tyms sisters. An Thursday, August 7, Troop Orowasin met at Robby Turner's home. The girls worked on their headbands and made posters for a feast of seven tables. Last Thursday the group held a picnic at Mandan park. The Monarch cafe will open to the public under new management Sunday, August 24, at 2 p. m. Special attention given to banquets and theatre parties. Courtesy and quality to the ladies, our motto. J. W. CARTER, C. R. TRIMBLE, Proprietors. —Adv. A. BELL, Manager. STATE FEDERATION OF LABOR TAKES RIGHT STAND The Nebraska State Federation of Labor at its recent convention in Omaha unanimously passed resolutions declaring against all discriminations in labor unions on the grounds of race, creed or color. A STORE OF PLEASANTNESS Have you ever dropped into the H. R. Bowen Furniture company? If so, you must have been impressed with the marked courtesy of the employes. Some one approaches you with a pleasant smile and asks, "What can I do for you, sir?" or, "What can I show you?" There is a spirit of courtesy, pleasantness and sunshine about every one you meet that makes you feel that you want to become a patron of the store. Mr. Bowen seems to have impregnated his whole staff with his own genial kindness and courtesy. This is what pays in business as in everything else. Monitor Phone. Douglas 3224 ```markdown ``` CAMPFIRE NOTES ANNOUNCEMENT SOLDIERS WHO HAVE RETURNED FROM OVERSEAS Nearly all the Omaha boys have returned from overseas. They were most fortunate, for while many who went from other sections of the country sleep under the crimson-blown poppy fields of France, no Colored soldier from Omaha lost his life in action. Those who have returned lately include Sergeants Ben Slaughter, Andrew Harrold, Henry Webster, Clarence Day, Frank Blackwell, Louis Banks, Henry Cavers, Clifford Booker, Hunley Dickerson, Rufus Long, Roy Monroe; Corporals Shelly Cook, Gordon Parks, Cecil B. Wilkes, Oral Murrell, and Privates Forest Grimmett, Stephen Johnson, Albert Moore, Frank Payne, Walter Puckett, William Washington, Fred Hunter, John Ocona and Moses Jordan. Another notable fact about the Omaha boys is the large number of them who became non-commissioned officers. All soldiers are herewith reminded that they are invited and expected to attend the homecoming welcome exercises and festivities to be held at Krug Park next Wednesday. The committee in charge, headed by Mayor Smith, wants it distinctly understood that all Omaha soldiers are invited. VISITS OLD HOME AFTER THIRTY YEARS John Joynes of 2007 Paul street, who has been in Omaha for thirty years, became anxious to see his old home in Baltimore, Md., so he went about three weeks ago. He found nearly all of his old friends dead and many changes in thirty years. On his way home he visited Atlantic City, where his niece, Mrs. L. Cottman, resides. He returned home last Saturday. The club formerly known as the Dubois Dramatic club, but now the Dubois Players, met at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. John Smith and formed into a permanent organization. The following officers were elected: Ada Smith, manager and treasurer, Cecilia Wilson Jewell, assistant manager. Andrew Reed, stage director. Cecil Alexander, assistant director. Edward Turner, advertising manager and properties. Jesse Peoples, assistant advertising manager and properties. Eva Peoples, wardrobe lady. Corinne Thomas, press agent. The members are: Pearl Alexander, Ruth Washington, Sphar Dickey, John Woods, Russell Reese, John Smith, George Parker, Jesse Hale Moss and J. R. Lemma. The next meeting will be at the residence of Mrs. Pearl Alexander at 2312 North Twenty-seventh street. DEAN PICKENS SPENDS SHORT TIME IN CITY Dr. William H. Pickens, dean of Morgan college, Baltimore, Md., en route from the Pacific coast, where he had been filling lecture engagements, spent two hours in Omaha last Thursday afternoon. He succeeded in getting in touch with the Rev. John Albert Williams about 5 o'clock, who went to the station for a brief but pleasant interview. There was only time enough to go as far as the People's drug store for a refreshing drink, of soda water, of course, and then make it back to the train. Dean Pickens hopes to be able to visit Omaha for a lecture at some future date. WELL KNOWN LODGE MAN DIES Rev. Frank Wilson, chief grand mentor of the Knights of Tabor, most worshipful grand master of the York Rite Masons, was buried Sunday at Kansas City Kan. The funeral was attended by thousands from the adjoining states. A delegation of seventy-five went from Orana, among whom were Sir Knight Harrold, Mrs. Silas Johnson and Mrs. Jane Scott. N. A. A. C. P. HOLDS ROUSING MEETING ON SOUTH SIDE The beautiful and spacious Bethel Baptist church, South Side, was comfortably filled by a large and appreciative audience last Sunday afternoon at 4:30 when the Rev. John Albert Williams, president of the Omaha branch of the N. A. A. C. P., called the meeting to order. This was the first meeting of the branch on the South Side. The meeting opened with the singing of "America" by the audience and invocation by the Rev. Thomas A. Taggart, pastor of Bethel, who subsequently gave a brief but most cordial address of welcome. The president explained the objects and ideals of the association and opportunity was then given for enrollment of new members, sixteen giving their names. Mr. C. Ford of St. Louis, general organizer of the Amalgamated Meat Cutters and Butcher Workers of North America, and an enthusiastic member of the N. A. A. P. C., gave an inspiring address which thrilled his hearers. He said the N. A. A. C. P. ought to have 12,000,000 members which would give $12,000,000 to fight for justice. He said every member of the race should be enrolled in the N. A. A. C. P. He was followed by Captain Spahr Dickey, late of the 351st Machine Gun battalion, A. E. F., who is now in charge of the war community work here for returned soldiers. 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By Ad Carter ONE BALL THA'S LOOKIN' EM OVER KID - THA'S LOOKIN' EM OVER! ONE STRIKE STEADY THERE STEE- A ADY - NOW SHOW EM WHERE YUH COME FROM! ZOWIE! WOW! - SHE'S A HOMER - THA'S A CHEESE OLE MAM THAS ACHEESE PASSES THIRD - RUN! OLL BOY- RUN LIKE EVERTHING-YUH BIG-FISH RUN! OUT AT HOME OUT? YUH BIG ROBBER-HE WOZ SAFE A MILE- GIT GLASSES GIT TWO- PAIR A GLASSES! AND SO ON! NOTHING TO SAYS INTERNATIONAL CARTOON CO., P.H. Jenkins, the Barber My shop stands on its merits for what is right, and what the people demand, with first class barbers, who know their business. I have added one more chair to my shop, in order to take care of the increase in my business. The Colored people are growing and improving and we must meet their demands. They want the best and we must deliver it. I have it for you, so come. I solicit your patronage. There is no pool hall connected with my business. Barbers are: Mr. W. Bruce, Mr. H. Bascom, Mr. J. T. Thompson, Mr. J. Reddic, Mr. Ted Carman—all first class hair cutters. I have in connection soda fountain and ice cream parlor, with Mrs. Edith Whitney, soda dispenser and manager. Webster 2095. New Location, 2122 North 24th St., Omaha HOW WHITE RIOTERS WORKED IN WASHINGTON New York, Aug. 20.—The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, has made public the following affidavit, duly sworn to before a notary by a reputable Colored man who was dragged from a street car and brutally assaulted. The affidavit reads as follows: "Monday, July 21, 1919, I was returning to Washington after having been out of town since Friday, July 18, 1919. I arrived at the Union station at 12 p. m. Monday night, and on entering the station noticed nothing unusual. I boarded a street car which went to Rockcreek bridge via New Jersey avenue, and got a transfer to the Brightwood car line. When I reached Seventh and Florida avenue, N. W., the place of transfer, I noticed that things were as quiet as is usually the case at that hour of the night. I waited there about five minutes for the Brightwood car and when it came I and a captain boarded it. I walked into the car and soon noticed that I was the only member of my race present except a lady whom I noticed later, but not at this time. As I started to get a vacant seat a soldier put his arm across me and said, 'Where are you going, nigger?' I said to him that I was going to get a seat. As I was telling him that, I heard some others in the car saying, 'Lynch him,' 'Kill him,' 'Throw him out of the car window,' and at that time I was being grabbed from all sides. I forced my way to the rear door and was hit by something as I stepped off, which cut by car and bruised my head. As the car moved away, the conductor fired three shots at me. It was as I got off the car that I noticed the lady on the car. What became of her I do not know." LIEUTENANT CONVICTED FOR COWARDICE Samuel H. Stone, White, Shows That He Had a Streak of Yellow in His Make-Up; Led Men Into Danger and Deserted Them. Ayer, Mass., Aug. 20.—Convicted of deserting his men, whom he had led into the fire of the enemy, Samuel H. Stone, formerly a second lieutenant of the 101st infantry regiment, has been sent to Fort Leavenworth, Kan., to begin a ten-year sentence. A cable message from France notified officials of Camp Devens of the finding of a court-martial at Eccomoy, which convicted him in January. Testimony by members of Stone's platoon in Company H, 101st regiment, showed that he had headed night patrols to the edge of No Man's Land four times, and when having drawn the fire of the enemy he left the men to their own resources and withdrew. Again when his company was going into action at Chateau-Thierry in the first wave, Stone was seen to run to the rear. A guard in the supporting line halted him, but Stone was allowed to proceed when he said he was returning for maps. His platoon suffered losses which the court-martial held included needless loss of life, due to Stone's defection. Stone, whose home is in Boston, was an officer in the National Guard before it was federalized and the 101st regiment formed. FOR HARMONY BETWEEN RACES Houstonites Organize and Tender Services to Patriotic League to Prevent Disorder and Promote Good Will. (By the Associated Negro Press.) Houston, Tex., Aug. 20.—The Negroes of Houston have organized and tendered their services to the Harris County Patriotic League and peace officers to assist in maintaining harmony here between the two races, and also to assist in locating and prosecuting any person found guilty of spreading propaganda for the purpose of stirring up racial hatred. At a meeting Thursday, fifty persons, representing every avenue of life among the race, were appointed on a committee to co-operate with the Patriotic league. Members of the Patriotic league expressed themselves as pleased with this spirit and are glad to have their co-operation. While none of them contemplate any disorders, they are aware of the fact that there are persons among both races who would like to see trouble. There seems to be unmistakable information in the hands of the authorities at Washington that radicals, who seek the destruction of organized society, are backing a nationwide movement to promote racial troubles, just as they are labor troubles and all other kinds of trouble that will bring on disorder in this country. It is this propaganda that will be closely guarded against and this new organization will be of great service in quelling such propaganda among the Negroes. BECOMES MAYOR OF TRUXTON, VIRGINIA (By Associated Negro Press.) Truxton, Va., Aug. 20.—Fred D. McCracken, who for some time was in the department of Negro economics under Dr. George E. Haynes, has been appointed town manager of Truxton. Mr. McCracken has the distinction of being the first and only member of the race to hold such an office. The town of Truxton was built by the United States government to relieve the housing conditions in this section of Virginia. This new million dollar town, built by the government for its Negro employees of the navy yard at Portsmouth, broke ground today for its new $100,000 school building. Town Manager Fred D. McCracken did not follow the usual custom in having favorite sons turn the first spade of dirt, but gave the honor to the little children of Truxton. A. E. H. THE MONITOR The Blacks in Battle From Jim Jam Jems Junior Some few weeks ago we had the honor of introducing Senator Ben Tillman of South Carolina, in one of his lectures on the race question. We were mayor of a western North Dakota city at the time, and during the afternoon we gathered a small party of prominent citizens to join us while we took the southern senator for a ride about the country. That evening Tillman prefaced his lecture with a few complimentary remarks about our "spendid little city with its wondrously progressive citizens," and then he spoke of our broad level prairies and wound up with the ejaculation: "Great God! What a country to chase Niggers in!" And that warmed our southern blood and we applauded long and loud. Jim Jam Jems has never been a defender of the black man. On the contrary, we have pooh-poohed the doctrine of equality between blacks and whites and have unmercifully flayed the black rape-fiend of the south. But we have never overlooked the fact that there are good Negroes as well as bad Niggers; we have always maintained that the greatest problem in America is the race problem; and the world war has done much to augment the situation while the public's attention has been directed elsewhere. With a spirit of fairness we have compiled this article and we commend it to our readers because we believe that common justice demans a fair hearing for the Colored soldier who carried the Stars and Citrines into No Man's land Absorb some dusky facts. The following appeared in a daily paper published in Montgomery, Ala., U. S. A. "The city of Montgomery was visited last night by a Klu Klux Klan that bore all the earmarks of the ancient honorable order that placed white supremacy back in the saddle after a reign of terror for several years by Negroes and scalawags." Other demonstrations of this klan—resurrected after a burial of forty years—have occurred at Birmingham, Mobile, Troy and other smaller towns in "ole Alabama." Also the old ghost is reported as riding abroad by night in Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Mississippi Georgia, Florida and South Carolina. The general idea if that Colored soldiers and Colored officers returning from the world war must be terrorized into servility and subservience. The mayor of a small Georgian town thus addressed a company of Negro draftees about to entrain for Camp Gordon: "You boys are going out to fight for democracy and that is a very fine thing, but there is one idea some of you have been expressing, and I want you to get it out of your minds. Don't think that after the war you are going to change things. I want to tell you here today that this isn't so, and you want to remember that our white boys are going over to France and learning how to fight and that we heer at home are preparing for you when you come back. Don't get any new fangled ideas about democracy." Inspiring language to be addressed to a body of American fighters about to battle for freedom overseas, wasn't it. We are now going to hand you some facts about the blacks in battle for this U. S. A. Consider them: A Negro, Cirspus Attucks, in Boston, was the first human sacrifice on the altar of freedom in the revolutionary war. Many of his dusky brethren fought under George Washington until America's flag enfolded a free land—in which the Negro was enslaved. In the war of 1812, with Andrew Jackson at New Orleans, American Negroes again spilled their blood for their white brethren—whose manacled slaves they still remained. In the civil war at the call of their great liberator, Abraham Lincoln, over 200,000 Negroes fought for the union—and for the first time for their own freedom. In the Spanish-American war at San Juan hill it was the feat of American Negroes that first pressed the heights of victory. Consider now the Negro in the world war overseas. It is a magnificent record. It should make the heart of every American—white or black—thrill with pride. We pass by the Negro stevedores who won the world's record in freight and supply handling and come to the American Negroes in battle. In general these Negro units were known as the Three Hundred Sixty-ninth, Three Hundred Seventieth, Three Seventy-first and Three Seventy-second regiments of the Ninety-third division. They were officered largely—almost entirely, in fact—by Negro officers when they charged the Germans. And charge they did, too! Here are some of the results: The Negro lieutenant colonel of the Three Hundred Seventieth, a Negro major, eight Negro captains, seventeen Negro lieutenants, eight Negro noncommissioned officers and twenty-six Negro privates were decorated with the croix de guerre in last No- vember. General 'Vincenden, the French commanding officer, said of the Three Hundred and Seventieth on November 11, the day of the signing of the historic armistice: "Fired by a noble ardor they go at times even beyond the objectives given them by the higher command; they have always wished to be in the front lines. In the name of France I thank you." In his farewell address to his Negro regiment General Vincenden said: "You have given us of your best and have given it our of the fullness of your hearts. The blood of your comrades who fell on the soil of France, mixed with the blood of our soldiers, renders indissoluble the bonds of affection that unite us. We have, besides the pride of having worked together at a magnificent task and the pride of bearing on your foreheads the ray of a common grandeur. A last time—au revoir." This is the language of a man who recognized the bravery and the red blood of courage regardless of the color of the skin whence it gushed. Have some more. It is good stuff. This tells of the Three Hundred Seventy-first and Three Hundred Seventy-second brigaded with the One Hundred Fifty-seventh French division under General Goybet—known as the martinet and a fire eater—who said: "For seven months we have lived as brothers at arms, partaking of the same activities, sharing the same hardships and the same dangers. Side by side we took part in the great Champagne battle which was to be crowned by a tremendous victory. Never will the One Hundred Fifty-seventh division forget the indomitable dash, the heroic rush of the American Negro regiments up the observatory ridge into the plain of Monthois. The most powerful defenses, the most strongly organized machine gun nests, the heaviest artillery barrages—nothing could stop them. These crack regiments overcame every obstacle with a most complete contempt for danger. Dear friends from America, when you reach the other side of the ocean do not forget the Red Hand (the One Hundred Fifty-seventh) French division. Our brotherhood has been cemented in the blood of the brave and such bonds will never be destroyed." The distinguished service cross was awarded four Negro officers, five Negro privates and one Negro corporal from the Three Hundred Seventy-second regiment. Two Colored corporals and two Colored privates from the Three Hundred Seventy first received the croix de guerre and seventy other citations for valor were awarded among the Negro troops. Space prevents further details, but the fact is that American Colored troops in the world war bore themselves gallantly, courageously, and fought like demons when they were unleashed for a charge. The French know it and say it and the world should know it. NO GENERAL FRICTION IS ANTICIPATED Louisville, Ky., Aug. 20.—Opposition to any race friction in Louisville "THE TALK OF THE TOWN" SUIT With Extra Trousers FREE MADE TO YOUR MEASURE SATISFACTION GUARANTEED UNION $35 MADE Dundee WOOLEN MILLS 15TH & HARNEY NORTHWEST CORNER Have You Tried It Yet? KAFFIR-KREAM TRADE MARK The face cream that is positively guaranteed to remove all grease, shine and perspiration. COOLING, HEALING, SATISFYING. 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These are of percale in trimmed with contrasting colored stripes, checks, plaids, polka dots, etc., pockets, belts and cuffs. Broken sizes. Burgess-Nash Co.—Downstairs Store R. & R. Investment Co. the Douglas Washington Investment Co. 15TH AND CALIFORNIA STREETS. Tyler 897; Webster, 5966; Red, 3203. The W.H. & R. Investment Co. Successor to the Douglas Washington Investment Co. OFFICE, 15TH AND CALIFORNIA STREETS. Phones: Tyler 897; Webster, 5966; Red, 3203. THE TOWN" T UNION OF 37055 OFFICERS D. G. Russell, President. Anderson Hamler, Treasurer. N. W. Ware, Sec. and Gen. Mgr. upon the "good white people to discourage," in every way, clashes in groups, where individuals are involved. Continued observance of order is asked, and the churches are requested to teach against trouble. ```markdown ``` BOARD OF DIRECTORS H. Hamler, Chairman. D. G. Russell. N. W. Ware. The Little Ruby Tonsorial Parlor Now open under new management with first class' artists. Strictly modern. J. H. Hunt and C. R. Lewis, artists. We are the South Side Boosters. You don't have to go to the North Side to get your hair cut. Stop and give us a trial. Free phone service to North Omaha. Phone South 3547. C. R. LEWIS, Prop. 2519 Q. St. South Omaha ```markdown ``` 50c A JAR 8 CENTS POSTAGE THE MONITOR 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 Madre 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. UNDERSTOOD THEIR OATH AN unprecedented event happened in Chicago a few days ago. The grand jury struck. It had been empanelled to indict rioters. The men were under oath to do their duty impartially. Thirty-one Negroes had been brought before the jury and were indicted. Then the jury struck. They refused to go on with their work until some of the white rioters were brought before them. Their sense of justice was outraged by the fact that while it was admitted that white hoodlums had started the riot and acts of murder and arson had been committed by them the activity of the police in making arrests had apparently been confined to Negroes. Up to that time only Negroes had been brought before the grand jury. This was so grossly and manifestly unjust that the broad-minded white business men, of whom the jury was largely composed, rebelled. Their sense of justice could not tolerate this injustice. Neither would their conscience nor their good judgment permit them to allow such injustice to pass unrebuked. Their action not only proclaims them to be men who understand their oath as jurors, but justice-loving and fair-minded men. It proclaims more. It shows them to be men of heart and vision, students and true interpreters of the trend of events. They realized that to permit this rank and wanton discrimination to continue would absolutely destroy the Negro's faith in the white man's intention or desire to deal out even-handed justice even in the city of Chicago. The danger of such a frame of mind as this must be apparent. In our issue of August 7 The Monitor called attention to the fact that, despite Judge Crowe's charge to the jury that they should deal impartially with all offenders, it was sinisterly significant that the FIRST offenders to be brought before the grand jury were Negroes. We claimed that this foreshadowed a determination upon the part of the authorities to place the blame upon Negroes and create sentiment against them. We contended that the offenders, white and black, should be examined together. It would seem that our position is sustained by the strike of the grand jury. It is to be regretted that Chicago showed this unmistakable bias. It is, however, gratifying to know that the grand jury proved itself to be composed of men who believe in a square deal and justice for all. Such men are the salt of any community. We want our readers to realize from this significant strike of the Chicago grand jury that there are white men in every community who are good men at heart and believe in justice and will not stand for injustice. We, as a race, must not lose faith in the white man's willingness to see that we get justice. We know how strong the sentiment is becoming among many of our people that the American white man has no intention of giving the Colored American a square deal. We know that there is much to support this opinion, and yet we contend that the great majority of Americans are for the square deal. Let us believe this, do our full duty and repress bitterness. If there is the temptation to point to the fact that there was rank discrimination in the order of filing complaints against Chicago rioters because of color, set over against it the significant and far-reaching fact that a grand jury, composed of broad-minded, progressive white business men so understood their oath that they struck in protest against this rank discrimination. WOMEN AND THE FRANCHISE WOMEN are to have the privilege of voting. The Monitor is glad of it. We have always favored giving women the ballot. Now that they are to have it, our women should address themselves to the study of public questions and measures that they may be able to vote intelligently and wisely. 4 WHERE he got his nickname we do not know. His real name was Herman Bermstein, but no one knew him by that name. Everybody in Omaha either knew "Mogy" personally or by reputation. We became acquainted with him when he was a hustling newsboy of 13 years—cheerful, friendly, good-natured, warm-hearted, "king of the newsies" even then. We watched him grow to manhood, alert, keen, progressive. We knew him intimately and had the most pleasant association with him when he was probation officer for the juvenile court, for the introduction of which institution in our city he was largely responsible. We watched him as he ventured into many business enterprises and it was always a pleasure to wish him the success for which he so faithfully strove and so richly deserved. And now he is dead, apparently by his own hand. We were inexpressibly shocked when we read of his death. What whirl of the brain could have lead cheerful, optimistic, warm-hearted "Mogy" to have ended his useful life in this city, God alone knows. May He in His infinite pity spare and forgive whatever was amiss in the life of "Mogy," king of the newsies, who took delight in doing good. JOSEPH PERRY, HERO IT is refreshing to turn from the stories of alleged crimes by Negroes which the dailies delight to "play up big" as front pagers with screaming, scare-crow headlines, to the story of heroism which comes from Kansas City, Mo., where one of our race gave his life in rescuing a little four-year-old white girl from the poisonous fangs of a mad dog. True, this praiseworthy deed was given only a passing and obscure notice in the newspapers of that city, but it did not escape the attention of some who noted it and who will not forget. But what counts most, this noble deed of Joseph Perry is written in the Book of Remembrance in which the All-Loving Father records the golden deeds of the humbleest of His children. Joseph Perry simply obeyed the instinct of every normal human being to go to the defense and rescue of any one in danger or peril and especially a little child. He did not think of self or of danger to himself. He saw a little girl in danger. He did not stop to think of her race or color. Taught by narrow-minded elder folk at some other time perhaps this same little girl might have called him "nigger." He thought of none of these things. His duty was plain. He saw it and did it. He gave his life to save this child. Men may forget, but there is One who remembers and rewards. All honor to Joseph Perry, hero! BE careful of your conduct at all times and in all places. This is good advice to follow at all times. It is especially so now. There is a spirit of discontent and irritability in the air. Be careful of your conduct; be careful of your temper; be careful of your money; be careful of your job; be careful of your honor and of your good name. Be careful. No, this is not "a sermon," but a suggestion which if we all try to follow none of us will regret. STOP GUN CARRYING THERE have been too many murders in Omaha lately. They are due to "gun-toting." There is entirely too much gun-carrying. The law against the carrying of concealed weapons should be rigidly enforced. People who carry guns are generally out looking for trouble. Only cowards, criminals or fools take delight in carrying guns. A quarrel or misunderstanding that could be settled by fisticuffs—if it must be settled by a fight—in ninety-nine cases out of every hundred, if one or the other of the principals has a pistol, results in a ALLINE PRINTING TRADERS LONDON COURT GIMARITA "MOGY" BE CAREFUL THE MONITOR murder. The noose, the electric chair, the penitentiary or violent death confronts the average man who carries a gun or a deadly weapon. Stop it before it is too late. AN UNHERALDED HERO Every once in a while a plain, ununiformed and unheralded hero is mentioned in the news grist of the day, verifying the oft-repeated assertion that there are other places besides the battlefield where heroism may be shown. One of these heroes died the other day—died at the old city hospital. He was a Negro. The act of bravery that cost him his life was done to save the life of a white girl—to save her from a vicious dog's attack. And the Negro's effort was not unavailing, either, for the girl escaped unharmed, while the Negro, standing between her and the dog, shielded her from the poisonous fangs and suffered lacerations that caused his death. And he wasn't even acquainted with the girl he saved—merely happened to be passing along the street as the dog attacked the girl, and while scores of others, many white, perhaps a few black, looked on, this Negro—his name was Joseph Perry and he lived at 2410 Flora avenue—rushed to the rescue. While we are paying tribute to heroes might it not be well to include Joseph Perry on our list? Joseph Perry, who, although black of skin, was white of heart and strong in physical courage and human sympathy. Boston Christian Science Monitor. A high order of citizenship is demanded. For it is going to be made clear that crime is a matter of the individual, not of the mass. If an individual Negro insults a white woman it is that individual who must be punished, not any man of black skin whom a mob takes a notion to go after. And if white men, singly or in groups, attack or injure Negroes, or undertake to punish even a criminal Negro without due process of law, then even the federal power itself should be called into play, if need be, to discover those individual white offenders and make them legally amenable. Mass judgments of individual guilt, mob action to discover and punish culprits, are—let us say it plainly—too often tolerated with respect to Negroes when they would stir the country if, similarly and with similar persistence, applied to white men. It is time that such injustice should be corrected. All Negroes are not bad, all whites are not good. It is time for this great community, the United States, to recognize this fact and to bring out and make use of all that is good and true in each race by setting itself fairly and fearlessly to discover and to correct whatever is evil in each. The thing to be remembered is that the true solution of the difficulty lies in the discovery and correction of evil, no matter where or bf whom expressed. In the face of this black record the Times can only see in the Negro's resentment of his wrongs the result of agitation! The Negro would be less than human if he did not finally assert his manhood and defend himself. We regard his self-assertion as the most hopeful sign in the whole dreary record of exploitation and class rule to which he has submitted. During the civil war he faithfully guarded his master's plantations and showed no signs of a desire for liberation. That was a dismal feature of the struggle. His assertion of his manhood today is the brightest and most hopeful factor in his long story of servitude. If it is true that the socialist movement deserves any credit for the awakening of the Negro, we rejoice in whatever mite we have contributed to it. In that movement the Negro will find comrades who understand comrades who share his longing for the equality of opportunity", the leisure, education and happiness that can only be realized when workers of both races are members of a free world that knows no race, color or class distinctions. Given a contented populace with work to do and everybody would be too busy to engage in rioting, taking the law and their lives into their own hands. Stop the rioting at any cost and then immediately remove the cause of the unrest or we shall have a longer death list and more homes burned and robbed. It behooves the United States government to quit stargazing, come down to earth and give the affairs of the country some attention. The tragedy of Chicago is that it is a lawless city with a lawless government. What whites and blacks are doing to each other today is what whites have been doing to each other for more than a generation. Kansas City Post Time for Action Assertion of Manhood New York Call. Quit Star-Gazing New York Telegram. A Lawless City New York World. Flashes of Most Anything ALWAYS before it has been that the whites began the rioting and murdered the Negroes, who hid themselves until the mad frenzy of the mob abated. The white press was silent as to responsibility for bringing to an end such a state of affairs; the authorities openly assisted the lynching of Negroes or hid behind the statement, "We are powerless"; no one was indicted; no one was convicted; the victims were only Negroes. Washington and Chicago have had a clash between the races. As of yore the whites began the rioting, only this time the Negroes did not run, but stood their ground, preferring a shot in the breast to one in the back. The results were what could be expected from a group who have held unchallenged the record for valiant fighting. The murdered ones were Negroes and whites, and the preponderance of whites was appalling. All over the nation went up a mighty bowl. The white press almost stuttered in its attempt to articulate; the authorities tripped over each other to get on the scene; the machinery of law was set in motion and indictments followed with the speed of lightning. The grand jury struck in Chicago because the prosecution presented evidence against Negroes only; then evidence was presented against some whites. The results speak for themselves in tones loud and prophetic—twenty-one whites and forty-six Negroes. The whole nation stands still and waits for Chicago to redeem herself and demonstrate the majesty of unbiased decision and establish a precedent that will proclaim to all the world, for all time, that justice does exist and equality before the law is not a myth. Come on, glorious city of the west, decrease that disparity in numbers, so that, not even for a moment, the enemies of peace and justice may point to you in scorn and derision. So far it has been that the whites start the rioting and the burden of society's and the law's revenge is visited on the Negro. Silence will not help, nor mealy-mouthed apology down the truth. He who claims to speak for his people and grins and says that everybody is satisfied and everything is perfectly lovely and fair, is a liar and the truth is not in him. Suppression of facts will not do it. Apology will not destroy it. Postponement will only increase it. Even-handed justice, and that only, will end it. DON'T pose as any martyr for the cause of fatherland, Never made a speech in congress, never took a leading hand In these politics and platforms, but—jes speaking in the rough— I'm a plain, progressive Booster—don't you think that good enough? You hear people right around us who just grumble and relate That "they never have my order and the styles are out of date." Then they brace about their nobby suit (brought from foreign lands). While the local tailor worries with a debit on his hands. Who complain that their home town is dead and "beastly slow." If you wish it more progressive, why not help to make it so? And this one bare fact will combat all the argument you made— If 'tis worthy of your living in, 'tis worthy of your trade. Patronize the home town merchant; boost the neighbor right at hand; Let him know you wish to help him by your helping, understand? Don't be like the foolish sailor looking for the stream afar; Save your time, your strength, your finance—"drop your bucket where you are!" O you hear some fiery speeches and some advocations fine, When the busy season rolls around to some election time. If you want a splendid government, on this one point stand pat— Just choose the unassuming man who's boosting where he's at. I don't pose as any martyr for the cause of fatherland, Never made a speech in congress, never took a leading hand In these politics and platforms; butjes speaking in the rough I'm a plain, progressive Booster—don't you thing that good enough? EVA ALBERTA JESSYE. Racial Equality at Home America will be a house divided against itself unless every individual is assured of equal justice. THE BOOSTER 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. We are as near to you as your telephone with every convenience at hand. Calls promptly attended at all hours. 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 a Telephone Webster 248 Open Day and Night Silas Johnson Western Funeral Home 2518 Lake St. The Place for Quality and Service PRICES REASONABLE. Licensed Embalmer In Attendance Lady Attendant If Desired. MUSIC FURNISHED FREE. R. H. Robbins & Co. GROCERIES AND MEATS An Up-to-Date Store. 1411 North 24th Street. Prompt Delivery. W. 241. Do It Now WHAT Subscribe for The Monitor 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. Auto Truck and Transfer 1919 Cuming St. Phone Doug. 3157; Web. 2340. 18th and Burt Streets. 0000 NINETY DAY OFFER All new agents $10.00 worth of $5.00. Save time. Just inclose and a shipment will be made the Wire Agents. Hit the iron while Chemical Works Muskogee, Okla. History of Omaha's Professional and firms ANDREW T. REED Res. Phone Red 5210. x REED Parlor Phone Webster 1100. General Directors. Auto and Horse Open Day and Night. Phone with every convenience at urs. Mrs. J. H. Russell PORO SYSTEM Hairdressing and Manicuring Distinctive Service Appointments Made by Phone 2914 Ersikine St. Web. 2311 Mmes. South & Johnson Scientific Scalp Specialists Sole Manufacturers of MAGIC HAIR GROWER AND MAGIC STRAIGHTENING OIL We teach the Art of Hair Dressing, Shampooing, Facial Massage, Manicuring, Scalp Treatment and the Making of Hair goods. Hair Grower, per box 50c. Straightening Oil, per box 35c For Appointment Call Web, 880. 2416 Blondo St., Omaha, Neb. 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 South & Thompson's Cafe 2418 North 24th St. Webster 4566 SPECIAL SUNDAY DINNER Stewed chicken with dumplings.....40c Roast Prime Beef au jus .....40c Roast Pork, Apple Sauce .....40c Roast Domestic Goose, dressing 50c Early June Peas Mashed Potatoes Salad Coffee Dessert We Serve Mexican Chile 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. We Have a Complete Line of FLOWER, GRASS AND GARDEN Bulbs, Hardy Perennials, Poultry Supplies Fresh cut flowers always on hand Stewart's Seed Store 119 N. 16th St. Opp. Post Office Phone Douglas 977 V. F. KUNCL MEAT MARKET The Oldest Market in the City. Tel. Douglas 1198 1244 So. 13th St. Omaha Petersen & Michelsen Hardware Co. GOOD HARDWARE Liberty Drug Co. EVERYBODY'S DRUG STORE We Deliver Anywhere. Webster 386. Omaha, Neb. Established 1890 C. J. CARLSON Shoes and Gents' Furnishings 1514 No. 24th St. Omaha, Neb. PATTON HOTEL AND CAFE N. A. Patton, Proprietor 1014-1016-1018 South 11th St. Telephone Douglas 4445 62 MODERN AND NEATLY FURNISHED ROOMS MELCHOR--Druggist The Old Reliable Tel. South 807 4826 So. 24th St. Hill-Williams Drug Co. PURE DRUGS AND TOILET ARTICLES Free Delivery Tyler 160 2402 Cuming St. Start Saving Now One Dollar will open an account in the Savings Department of the United States Nat'l Bank 16th and Farnam Streets F. WILBERG BAKERY Across from Alhambra Theatre The Best is None Too Good for Our Customers. Telephone Webster 673 C. H. MARQUARDT CASH MARKET Retail Dealer in Fresh and Salt Ments, Poultry, Oystern, etc. 2903 Cuming St. Doug. 3834 Home Rendered Lard. We Smoke and Cure our own Hams and Bacon. J. A. Edholm E. W. Sherman Standard Laundry 24th, Near Lake Street Phone Webster 130 DMAHA PRINTING COMPANY THE OFFICE SUPPLY HOUSE Just Call Douglas 3889 Autos Everywhere Empire Cleaners and Dyers 1726 St. Mary's Avenue. 18th Repairman Shoe Repairer North St. First class work reasonable prices. Note—Coleman Dangerfield no longer connected with this firm. "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. Events and Persons Events and Persons Miss Robbie Jones, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Christine of 1117 North Twenty-first street, left Saturday night for Sedalia, Mo., for a brief visit with her aunt, Mrs. Florence Colwell. Gordon J. Parks, son of Mrs. Clara Parks, 2010 North Twenty-seventh street, returned Thursday from a year's service overseas. He was with the 816th pioneer infantry. For efficient dental service—Dr. W. W. Peebles, 220 South Thirteenth st., over Pope's drug store. Mrs. William Jackson and little daughter Olive left Sunday morning for Centerville, Ia., to attend the marriage of her niece, Miss Christine Crittenden, to Lieutenant Harvey Clarke, who has just returned from overseas. The ceremony took place Sunday afternoon at 4 o'clock. Better come in to Drs. Singleton & Singleton and have that yearly examination. Dental service that is distinctive. Mrs. J. Alice Stewart entertained at dinner Sunday afternoon for Mrs. Samuel W. Thompson of Los Angeles. Covers were laid for nine. Get a new Subscriber for The Monitor. It is only $2.00 a year. It is up to you to help push your own paper. The Monitor must go into every Colored home in Omaha. Help us put it there. Thank you. Irving Grey, the popular head waiter at the Athletic club, returned Tuesday from a visit to Excelsior Springs. Are you a member of the N. A. A. C. P.? If not, why not? C. P.? If not, why not? E. F. Morearty, Lawyer, 640 Bee Building. Douglas 3841.-Adv. Tuesday night of last week Mrs. John W. Bell of North Twenty-third street entertained a few friends complimentary to Mrs. S. W. Thompson and children of Los Angeles. Are you going to help your church earn that $100 offered by The Monitor? Mrs. Florence Johnson of St. Paul, Minn., enroute to Denver, was the guest of Mrs. Alice Patton Saturday and Sunday Master James C. Jewell, son of Mr. and Mrs. James G. Jewell, is having a fine vacation in Colorado. Lenox Soap for Saturday, 5c bar; not more than five to a customer. Finkenstein. Mr. and Mrs. C. Makin, who were recently married at Muskogee, Okla., are spending their honeymoon with relatives in Omaha. A welcome awaits you at St. Philip's Episcopal church, Twenty-first street, near Paul. Houses for sale in all parts of the city. Tel. Douglas 2842 or Webster 5519. Guy B. Robbins. Mr. Thomas Mason, mother and sister motored to Omaha for the weekend. Prof. Todd of Oklahoma City is the guest of Mrs. Epps of 121 South Twenty-seventh street. Phone Webster 1902 for spring chickens and the best meat in town. Finkenstein. The Joy Girls gave an outing at Hanscom park Sunday, August 10, for Miss Ella Mason, who is visiting Miss Susie Scott. The sons and Daughters of Jerusalem will hold their annual convention in Grove Methodist Episcopal church, August 25 to 29. Mr. Richard Seay is visiting in Mexico, Mo., and surrounding towns. Mr. and Mrs. Orange O'Neal, 1012 North Twenty-fourth street, were entertained by Mrs. George B. Hunter, who will leave soon for Gary, Ind., in honor of their first wedding anniversary on August 17. Covers were laid for ten. North Side Taxi. J. D. Lewis, proprietor. Limousine and touring car. Stand phone, Web. 1490; residence phone. Web. 949—Ady. Fill that cavity now. Delay makes for increased pain and expense. See Singleton & Singleton, dentists. Mrs. Irene Moore, wife of George Moore, a prominent business man of Portland, Ore., and little son are visiting friends and relatives in Omaha. They are stopping with Mrs. Cora Hayes, 119 South Twenty-seventh street. Smoke John Ruskin 5c Cigar. Biggest and Best.—Adv. Mrs. William Payne of Hannibal, Mo., is the guest of Mrs. George Ailey, Mr. Nat J. Singetley, family and friend, Mr. P. C. Cheneau of Kansas City, Kan., motored up a few days ago. Mrs. Singetley and daughter are the guests of Mrs. Walter Craig, 2320 North Twenty-seventh street, Mr. Singetley and Mr. Cheneau continued to Minneapolis on a fishing trip. Call Finkenstein's for the best groceries and meats in town. Web. 1902. Mrs. Ashby, 2111 Poppleton avenue has returned from a short trip. Sergeant Bradley, a well known ex-soldier of civil war and Indian fighting fame, quietly passed away while seated in a chair at the home of Mrs. Lucinda Davis, where he made his home. Mr. LeRoy Shepherd, son of the Rev. H. Shepherd of Independence, Kan., is stopping at the home of Mrs. William Jackson, 3532 North Twenty-ninth street. Mr. Shepherd was in the service several months and after his discharge from the army he began to prepare to go back to the university. He is now on a vacation trip before returning to school. Mrs. Lill Twenty-seventh evening for C. K. Le some South to Mrs. Flie well street Q street b pastor of A The Rev. Mr. and Mrs. Sherman Cain and Mrs. Julia Fletcher entertained with a dinner Sunday at their home, 2724 Miami street, in honor of their guests, Bettie Taylor, Mrs. Georgia Davis and Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Bowen of Pittsburg, Kan. After enjoying an elaborate two-course dinner the guests were treated with music from the victrola and Mr. Adam Lee at the piano. Those present were: Mrs. Bertie Taylor, Mrs. Georgia Davis, Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Bowen, Mr. and Mrs. Adam Lee, Mr. and Mrs. F. May and Mr. Sam Walker. Every one reported a most enjoyable time. North Side Taxi. J. D. Lewis, proprietor. Limousine and touring car. Stand phone, Web. 1490; residence phone, Web. 949;—Adv. Mr. and Mrs. F. May entertained with a breakfast Friday morning at their home, $2132\frac{1}{2}$ North Twenty-seventh street, complimentary to Mrs. Bertie Taylor and Mrs. Georgia Davis of Pittsburg, Kan. Places were laid for six. Those present were: Mrs. Bertie Taylor, Mrs. Georgia Davis, Mrs. Julia Fletcher, Mrs. Sherman Cain and Mrs. F. K. Stone. Middle-aged woman desiring nice home with small family in return for acting as company for woman and child. Call R. E. Williams, 2723 North 28th ave. Phone Web. 2273. Dr. J. L. Green, mecho-therapist, chronic diseases a specialty. Phone Webster 3694. Dr. J. H. Hutten, Omaha's most prominent Colored physician, leaves Saturday for Newark, N. J., where he will attend the National Medical association, which convenes August 26 and lasts to the 29th. Dr. Hutten expects to visit friends in Washington and also pay his respects to Greater New York and Atlantic City. The Colored billiard parlor proprietors have organized an association named "Omaha Colored Men Billiard association." This organization was formed to establish a higher status of their billiard parlors. These men will make their places a place of recreation and not a loafing place; keep out all minors; wipe out all things unbecoming to gentlemen. These rules and regulations will be forced by every Colored man in the billiard parlor business and they will look for the cooperation of the public. Mr. Albert Chisley is president and Mr. LeRoy Broomfield secretary. Mrs. Susie Henderson Tucker entertained Friday morning at a very delightful breakfast in honor of her nieces, Miss Frances Shaw of Chicago. The table was very artistically decorated. Covers were laid for Miss Corinne Thomas, Messrs. Frank Blackwell, Harry Buford and Andrew Reed. Mrs. Clarence Russell entertained Saturday morning at breakfast in her beautiful flower conservatory at 4023 Seward street in honor of Mrs. Sadie Gwynn of Denver, Mrs. Margret Williams of Lincoln, Mrs. Grace Stevenson and Miss Stewart of St. Louis. Other guests were Rev. and Mrs. W. C. Williams and Mrs. John Crawford. Mrs. Caldwell Frazier, assistant principal of the Dallas High school, is in the city visiting her sister, Mrs. Jones, at 2017 Grace street. Mrs. W. W. West and Miss Ruth West of Louisville, Ky., mother and sister of Mr. E. R. West, 2006 North Twenty-eighth avenue are visiting his family. Miss West teaches at Tuskegee Institute. Mrs. Sam W. Thompson, her daughter Anita and son Sumner, of Los Angeles, who have been guests at St. Philip's rectory for a fortnight, left Sunday night for Chicago to visit relatives. They were most favorably impressed with Omaha. Mrs. Frances Burrell, 3903 North Twenty-first street, left Saturday morning for Kansas City, Liberty and Excelsior Springs for a brief visit with her sisters. A meeting of the Daughters of Bethel is called for Monday evening, August 25, at the residence of Mrs. W. A. Scott, 2204 North Nineteenth street, Business of importance. All members are expected to attend. Mrs. Lillian Pace, dramatic reader and singer of Topeka, Kan., is in the city for a two weeks' visit with her brother, W. B. Taylor, 2117 North Twenty-eighth street. She will be pleased to meet her many friends. Mrs. Ruth Wallace, 2004 North Twenty-eighth avenue, entertained Mrs. W. W. West and Miss Ruth West of Louisville, Ky., at a family dinner Tuesday night. Covers were laid for six. The Tuskegee club will entertain Miss Ruth West Sunday evening from 6 to 8 o'clock. Mr. and Mrs. Cecil B. Wilkes left Saturday to visit relatives in Kansas City and Springfield, Mo. Mr. Wilkes, who was band sergeant with the 816th pioneer infantry, has just returned from France. Smoke John Ruskin cigar. Mrs. Lillian Jefferson of 2202 North Twenty-seventh street left Friday evening for a brief visit to Chicago. C. R. Lewis, the popular and handsome South Side barber, was married to Mrs. Florida D. Berge of 2404 Caldwell street Wednesday night at 2519 Q street by the Rev. J. A. Broadnax, pastor of Allen chapel. The Rev. J. A. Broadnax returned home Monday from Kansas City, Mo. V. C. Johnson and wife, brother of Noble Johnson, the movie star, and George N. Johnson of Omaha, enroute by automobile from Little Rock, Ark., by way of Denver, spent Wednesday here. They left Thursday morning for Indianapolis to visit Mr. Johnson's father, whom he had not seen for ten years. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Scruggs, 4721 Parker street, entertained at dinner Sunday, August, in honor of her brother, Lindon Ervine, who recently returned from overseas. Covers were laid for nine. The dinner was also in honor of Mrs. W. H. Ransom, who expects to leave soon for Chirago, St. Louis, Kentucky and other points in the south. Among those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Ervine, Mrs. Maggie Brown, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Ransom, Mrs. Graves and Miss Elmira Moss. Drs. Singleton & Singleton, dentists, 111 South 14th street, upstairs. A delightful birthday party was given Monday evening, August 18, in honor of Miss Tnelma Jones, at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Felix, 2806 North 25th street, by Miss Arline Jefferson, assisted by Mrs. Epps and Mrs. Felix. Roscoe Miller was chief entertainer of the evening. Miss Cordella Johnson and Mr. Seals and Mr. Sherman Jefferson rendered several instrumental solos. The evening was spent in dancing and cards. Those present were Misses Jones, Chandler, Ray, Boyd, Duvall, Johnson, Jefferson, Messrs. Bently, Lewis, McCarthy, Jefferson Perry, Wheeler, McCaw, Fields, Jackson, Reese, Hadley. S. W. MILLS REAL ESTATE CO. List your property with us. We will sell or rent for you. Notary Public. Office Phone Web. 148. 1421 N. 24th St., 24th & Charles A. B. Diamond Theatre Also— "Elmo the Mighty" No. 6 And Good Comedy SATURDAY Eddie Polo in Cyclone Smtih Series A Good 5-Reel Picture Beginning of "Mask Riders" ALHAMBRA THURSDAY AND FRIDAY Doris Kenyon in "Twilight" Charlie Chaplin Comedy SATURDAY Mary Miles Minter in "Intrusion of Mabel" Pathe News Comedy SUNDAY William Desmond in "The Sage Brush Hamlet" Sunshine Comedy Pathe News MONDAY AND TUESDAY A Victory Picture "The Sneak" Mutt and Jeff Comedy "A Tropical Eggspibikion" Thos. A. Douglas Watchmaking Jewelry Repairing 1436 Sc. 13th THURSDAY Ethel Barrymore in "The Divorcee" and Comedy FRIDAY William Stone in "Inside the Lines SUNDAY Alice Brady in "The Knife" Billy West Comedy The House of Courtesy. 24th and Parker Sts. a truck. He had it treated by a well known white physician of this city. By 12 o'clock Saturday he could not walk or stand, and was taken in an automobile to the Millard hotel, Thirteenth and Douglas streets, and put to bed. Mr. James Lewis, caterer at the Millard hotel, seeing his distress, told Mr. Benson of Dr. Green's ability in handling ailments. He was told to call the doctor at once. He called at 7:30 p. m. and at 8:30 p. m. the doctor was on the job with some of his newly added modern equipment. In thirty minutes Mr. Benson was up and walking across the floor without limping. The pain was all gone with just the minimum amount of soreness. Next morning Mr. Benson got out of bed at 5 o'clock, as was his custom. walked down several flights of stairs and was out upon his once lame foot all day until 9:30 p. m. without feeling any soreness or pain. He says any one doubting the truthfulness of these statements may call or write him at the above named place. He has engaged Dr. Green to treat his leg that has been giving him a deal of uneasiness for sometime.—Adv. DEMONSTRATORS WANTED Wanted—Several good young lady demonstrators; Colored; $4 a day and commission. Apply Dr. Halliday, Hotel Loyal, Sixteenth and Capitol avenue. Temporary Change of R Dodge Street Car Line Patrons of our Dodge Street Line please r and after Monday, August 17, Dodge Street car porarily run as follows: NORTHBOUND. Regular route to 10th and Harney Streets, on Harney to 20th, north on 20th Street to D thence regular route. SOUTHBOUND. Regular route to 20th and Dodge Streets, t to Harney, east to 10th, thence regular route. This temporary change in route is made m reason of the grading of Dodge Street between Streets. Omaha & Council Blu Street Railway Co. Soldiers, Attention Please fill out the form below and cut out a or bring to Monitor Office, 304 Crounse Block. LAST NAME FIRST Name ... Address ..... Phone ... Business Address.....Phone ... 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It has also a wide circ in Nebraska and other Do You Want This Trade? or is read in prac- y Colored family Council Bluffs and a wide circulation and other states. his Trade? The Monitor is read in practically every Colored family in Omaha, Council Bluffs and Lincoln. It has also a wide circulation in Nebraska and other states. Do You Want This Trade? Mrs. Lizzie Smith, who has been living in Seattle for a year, returned to Omaha Monday. Miss Ray Lee Middleton is ill at Swedish Mission hospital. Miss Thora McCree, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John McCree, 2916 Burdette, has returned to the city after a five week' visit with relatives and friends in Jacksonville, Ill., and Hannibal, Mo. Mrs. James Bell, 2708 Erskine, who spent the last three weeks in Excelsior Springs, has returned home. She reports a very enjoyable vacation. Mr. J. B. Benton of Kansas City is in the city looking over Omaha as a possible place of residence. DESIRABLE ROOMS FOR RENT Furnished rooms, strictly modern, one block from 24th street car line. Men only. Call Webster 412. 4t NEGRO MECHANO-THERAPIST BOOSTED BY WHITE MAN Dr. J. L. Green, office at 1614½ North Twenty-fourth street, this city, has won laurels for himself and his race in handling a very painful fractured foot for Mr. C. J. Benson, familiarly called "Charlie." Mr. Benson is a well nown commission fruit merchant of this city. Saturday morning at 9 o'clock his left foot was accidentally run over by SUN Kiddies’ Korner DADDY'S EVENING FUFAIRY TALE b3 6y MARY GRAHAM BONNER “There are lots of us in the zoos, lots of us,” said the hippopotamus, “but that does not make us any the less interesting.” “Of course not,” said Mrs. Hippopot- amus, “for we will always be inter- esting, We are queer looking, very queer looking, and children like queer looking objects. “They don't like everyone to be alike. There was a time when I didn’t like to be, thought queer look- ing,” continued Mr. Hippopotamus. “I wanted to say to the children who looked at us: “See here, young creatures, we may seem queer looking to you, hut don’t you see how queer looking you are to us? “‘You have two silly legs and two silly feet apiece, and you go walking around in such a hurry instead of splashing and resting. “‘You have funny short hair, boys, and you girls have most peculiar lang hatr which you tie with ribbons. “Whoever saw a hippopotamus with hair ribbous or with long dangling hair, braided, or any way at all? “Braids seem silly, curls seem silly, astraicht hair seems a little bit more sensible. “‘Oh, boys and girls, when you look at us and think our big heads and | tet i ) y ) | lok | Aw oe A 1} MP A et : “Don’t You See We Think You Are oes bodies are funny, don't you see that we think you are funny with your It: tle hodies, your little faces and your small hends? “‘Don't you see that, boys and girls? 1 am sure you will see what I meap If you stop to think, “You aren't used to us, so you think we're funny and we're not used to you, so we think you're funny.” “Just the way I used to think,” sald Mr. Hippopotamus. “But I like children so much that I don't mind it If they do think I'm queer,” said Mr. Hippopotumns. like to have them look at me and en. joy me." “Yes,” agreed Mrs, Hippopotamus, “1 too, like to be in the zoo where T am sometimes worth seeing. It's like he ing a beautiful picture in a plieture gallery to be an anim! in a zoo, but It's even more interesting, for an ant mal ts allve, and does things, and a ple- ture can only stay the same way (un- less some one else moves it), And a pleture has to always look just the same way. “I feel sure children will always want to look gt us.” sald Mr. Hippo- potamus, “Yes.” sald Mrs. Hippopotamus, “and I like the 700 80 well that 1 Ike to have beautiful hippopotamus chil- dren come to the z00. “My handsome son, over yonder, was seven years old the other day. He weighs n good deal, nat too much, but about the right amount. He's a good. healthy hippopotamus Ind.” “About how much does he weigh?” asked Mr. Hippopotamus. “Oh, about four thousand pounds, 1 think,” said Mrs. Hippopotamus. “Yes, he's a healthy lad.” said Mr. Hippopotamus. “There are a number of the family still living in Africa, aren't there?” asked Mrs. Hippopotamus. “Yes,” replied Mr. Hippopotamns, “there are. In fact I think the Ad. the zoo, Africa, all places Sice Wee fare any of the hippopotacnus family are most fortunate.” “I think the same.” sald Mrs. Hip popotamus. “Pm a lazy sort of creature,” sal¢ Mr. Hippopotamus, “and I'm nice and pleasant as a rule—that is T don't bother to be cross. I like to be quiet ‘and not do too much. But if T am made angry I ean bite hard, and T can do a great deal of harm. “But 1 seldom get angry; seldom ie ene Saice postive in a life Ah, the hippopotamus is a fine east, a fine beast.” he ended. And Mrs. Hippopotamus splashed and siid: “1 agree.” 6 ae ae eA me Na 25) A THE HIPPOPOTAMUS. lies’ ner & 2 25 Tht & a ICrEN a BeMCABINE TG eee Ee ee called to the kitchen. Old stocking legs slipped over the sleeves will keep a gown fresh, when working tn the itches. A Nes She ath stocking leg slipped over an old whisk broom makes a fine brush for the stove. Obstinate stains of almost any kind tay be removed by using soap with Peroxide, then placing the stain in the sun. Sometines several applications of the peroxide will be necessary. Iron rust is easily removed by a solution of salts of lemon in water applied to the spots, and then the bright sunlixht to act upon it, Candles for use on the table sill burn clearer and longer if kept on lee fer a day hefore using. A ring of salt Put around the wick will give # soft, steady flame and will burn all night. Cracks and splits in furniture may be filled with melted beeswax and then varnished, so that they will hardly show, Swiss chard and chinese cabbage are two vegetables which should be found in every garden. The chard may be canned for winter use, making « most acecptable addition to the vegetables for winter. Molsten the brush of the carpet sweeper—it will de much better work. Clean soiled plumes in alcohol. Shake, find they will be as fresh as ever. Pineapple jnice fs a good eure for in- digestion. Pineapple with bananas and an orange, all cut fine, makes a good cake filling. One can of shredded pine- epple, three bananas and one orange sliced very thin, will be enough filling for a large cake. Keep plenty of water In the boiling pots and pans on a damp, rainy day, for the atmosphere absorbs it rapidly. In cooking rice, use plenty of boiling water, and keep It bolling rapidly at first, so that the grains will be distinet. Apply soap and ammonia to burns from acid immediately, to allay the pain. Grated horseradish mixed with whip- ped cream, salt and cayenne makes 8 good sauce to serve with fish, Nerex Meapwetd PROHIBITION TO BRING . COMMUNITY PLAYHOUSE Hazel stacicadnr Adiecs Using Build- ings as Centers for Drama, Com- munity Sings and Enter Gaia Why not turn the corner saloon into @ community playhouse when the law effects the closing of these gathering places, asks Miss Hazel MacKaye, di- rector of the Department of Pageantry and Drama of the ational Young Wo- men's Christian Association? “I went over on the West Side of New York one night recently to attend a community’ drama meeting,” Miss MacKaye says in explaining her theo- ry, “and as I was riding along I noticed how many saloons there were—one on every corner and another in the mid- dle of the block, it seemed, all Just blazing with lights. Those lights ought not to go out with probibition. ‘They ought to shine for something worth while to all of the people, and what better than community drama and sings?” Miss MacKaye feels that the war has given a great limpetus to popular Interest in drama and that through pageantry and drama a great deal in the way of Americanization can be ef- fected, ‘Throngh the community center, tf tt be in a district populated largely of one foreign nationality, these people could present pageants of the life in their mother countries, translating them into English, so that Americans and also the younger English speaking “members of their household could un- derstand and appreciate their tradi- tions, American art would be greatly enriched thus through the drama of all of the nations whose peoples have settled in this country. On the other hand American ideals, American his- tory and American festivals, even laws such as child labor and minimum wage, could be interpreted to these people by means of pageantry. “People have been learning not only to work together, but to play togeth- er,” Miss MacKaye says, “particularly since the war, when the people stood together in drives and large patriotic THE MONITOR community entertainments. ‘The op- portunity to build up a great commu- who Wil! wo nity organization is now at hand, and ated section. the time is ripe for It. Why not utilize Pians for the corner saloon?” ing rooms, ee taken over | DEPARTMENT ADVISES ON i») tle hands PLUMBING AND CURTAINS "" )'-rior ee werking in New Bureau Opens in Y. W.C. y wic a A. Overseas Office. war work th —— In nddition A new department of finance has Pillnz ‘ists. been organized by the Y. W. C. A. for shopping gu its work in France, Miss Constance ‘he aren Clark of Pasadena, Cal., Is the execu- | 9! Kinds of tive. Miss Clark before her recent ‘Tel: 1ne eu coming to France was director of the piles, big Y. W. C. A. Hostess House at Camp. 4 cafeteri Lewis, Washington. In the depar All contracts, leases and rentals for V!Ser on rest new buildings will be handled by ects of the Miss Esith Austin of New York City, France. ag coperiencht iarebivact and’ Beaider, | 0) Mint? a> oR a ie ae p Af 3 4 bc ee es bom i ae ENE OG pa Ee Aer | Gos, a ee ae, fe Bob Cline of New York and Co- year Fred Horey, former world's lumbus, Ohio, who is entered in the Champion, and Sig Haugdahl, pres- big Auto Race meet which annually ent Champion of the world, will features the elaborate program of meet ina match race as one of the entertainment at the Nebraska Auto Race features of Nebraska's State Fair on Labor Day. This Victory State Fair. ALL DRESSED UP FOR THE FAiRk oh : ie) a ae ts ices i i Vii 4 ay > ag ee Ci Ve i ae os f A an hg Ax ee 4 a ata ei i> sy ts 4 FO8 ee 4 a ks | aera 3, eg : ee Cm ioe Pace |. Vea) bey ae 5 Mille 1 : He Ci a oe 1% Rabe Wa: Pe a ye Bae It is hard ‘to tell which is the prouder of the two—the big horse in his go-to-rmeeting clothes, or the owner who is holding him. Jorses “IOLD YOUR HEAD UP Ci RAIGHT!"”” ¢ » tte aie 5 Pei 35). kre apes Ae aR 5 5 if TG tee. a ibn MESS, AS pe oot es cae A eon e fei a Call BNE lll Sit pe + ate 3 fae Lee * Ages am 63 ; 4 Wc gee eae “ i a bg re Paty rigs RE TOE | “Just a minute! There! No, ram will be exh'bited at Nebr | hold on! There, now, grab it!" a's Victory State Fair, Lincol | and the job was done. This big Aug. 31 to Sept. o. of ‘Who Wil! work fhrough This newly ere- ated section, Pians for remodeling and decarat- ing rooms, clubs and hostess houses taken over by the Y. W. C. A. will be in the hands of Miss Mary Buchanan, an interior decorator, who comes orig- Iinally from Scotland, but who has been werking in France for the American Y. W. CA. since the beginning of Its war work there In audition, the department is com- piling ‘ists, suggestions and general shopping guides for all the buying of the Association in France, including all kinds of building equipment from eretonne curtains to plumbing sup- plies, A cafeteria expert will have a place In the department to act as general ad- visor on restaurant and cafeteria proj- ects of the Association throughout Franee. In short. the dennrtment Is to be more than finance stone. Tt te to hea as good as this one are hard to find. ‘There'll be quite a number at Nebraska's Victory State Fair, Line coln, Aug. 31 to Sept. 5. ram will be exhibited at Nebras ka’s Victory State Fair, Lincoln, Aug. 34 to Sept, 0. Sa a fa Phone Douglas 1872 | FRANK SVOBODA { Wie P ee Monuments, Headstones, etc : C . 1215 South 13th St., Omaha. RPE TEI CT YE UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT Desires Your Patronage 1569 CAPITOL AVENUE Phone Douglas 2972 and Wagon Will Call. J. 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PRESCRIPTIONS OUR SPECIALTY. 13th and Farnam Streets, Omaha, Nebraska Kind of genera navisory Department Sid disaitog Weaae aoe, wil lee Bb partments in the French association: department where dollars will be toeasured up against deeds and needa For Monitor office call Doug, 3224. 7 EPAIRS| REPAIRS eT Ey | OMAHA STOVE REPAIR WorKS. | ELS Lee ee ae / ONE THOUSAND | MEMBERS - WANTED FOR THE : N, AAAS: : - Now is the time for usto GET TOGETHER - Let your DOLLAR do its duty - towards getting for you and ; » your children the things that : ; God intended you to have. : ; ‘This is the only organization / working persistently and con- | - sistently to Abolish Lynching, | , Discrimination and Jim Crow- ; - ism in Political and Civil Life. ‘ A CAMPAIGN IS ON : JOIN NOW, : | _ Isn't $1.00 a year little enough ; to see Justice Done? ; ; NATIONAL ASSOCIATION for the ADVANCEMENT OF COL- | ORED PEOPLE. Omaha, Neb., Branch. f E. A. NIELSEN UPHOLSTERING Cabinet Making, Furniture Re- pairing, Mattress Renovating Douglas 864, 1917 Cuming St. Baas sse-oipcnetaenerete ascot poor e nen e ere r eet. H. LAZARUS. | SHOE REPAIRING | 24207 Cuming Street ; seeeietecoetetoeetonebetetneteinsetesirdoen pontoon C. S. JOHNSON 18th and Izard Tel. Douglas 1702 ALL KINDS OF COAL and COKE at POPULAR PRICES. Beat for the Money SCIENTIFIC DENOVA TREATMENT Grows and Beautifies the Hair & Correspondence course offered. Diplomas Granted. Agents wanted everywhere. Address MME. A. J. AUSTIN, 1911 North 42d Street, Omaha, Neb. Telephone Colfax 642. Orders should be accompanied with 85 conts. Among the Churches Blondie street, have returned after having a delightful visit with her parents in Schuyler, Neb. Mr. J. T. McDonald was elected vicepresident of St. Benedict Mission society to fill the place of Mr. Clifford Robinson, who has left the city. Services were well attended all day last Sunday. It was a day of inspiration all through. In the morning Rev. M. D. Johnson spoke on "Christian Efficiency. Several names were added to the roll. The Sunday school was well attended, as was the B. Y. P. U. The union was visited by Mr. J. W. Terry of the Corinthian Baptist church of Des Moines, who gave a very inspiring talk. Once more has Zion held her own. After a most successful two-weeks' run of the "Carnival of All Nations," held under the auspices of St. John's A. M. E. and Zion Baptist churches, our hearts were made to rejoice that 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 Baptist Church and Paul Streets Pleasant Green Baptist Church Twenty-second and Paul Streets REV. JOHN COSTELLO, PASTOR. SERVICES Sunday school, 9:30 a. m.; morning service and preaching B. Y. P. U., 5:30 p. m.; evening service and preaching Prayer meeting, Wednesday night; class meeting Friday Women's Missionary Society, Tuesday afternoon at 3:30. Pilgrim Rest Baptist Ch 26th and Franklin Streets REV. WILLIAM FRANKLIN, Pastor SERVICES ing service and preaching, 11 a. m.; service and preaching, 8 o'clock. at; class meeting Friday, night. day afternoon at 3:30. Baptist Church Franklin Streets FRANKLIN, Pastor 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 Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church ICES service and preaching, 11 a. m. service and preaching, 8 p. m. ht; 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 b. Residence 2202 Clark St. philip the Deacon (OPAL) Church of St. Philip the De (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. BENEDICTIO 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 (public) Every month, BENEDICTION—8 p. m., places to be held temporarily in Sacred Money Streets. Everybody welcome. BILLY, S. J., Pastor. OF DIVINITY Real People's Mission Bunklin' Streets m.; Sunday school, 1:15 p. m. sing 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 ST. BENEDICT CHURCH NOTES The members of St. Benedict were highly honored by a visit from the Sisters of Blessed Sacrament on the first Sunday in August. The order of the Blessed Sacrament is engaged in work of uplift and education of Colored youth. The members and friends of St. Benedict choir gave a basket picnic Sunday, August 17, at Elmwood park. After all had partaken of a delicious lunch, various games were played, which old and young took part in. Owing to the absence of the pastor of St. Benedict, Rev. Fr. Cassilly, who is in Kansas City giving a retreat, there were no services held August 17. Mr. and Mrs. N. Simmons, 2921 Grant street, were made happy by the arrival of a fine baby girl August 14. Mother and baby doing nicely. Mrs. Ransom, 1312 Dorcas street, who suffered a slight stroke of paralysis, is much improved. Mrs. F. Murray and children. 2608 M. H. H. SERVICES 2629 Caldwell Street. GROVE METHODIST CHURCH 22nd and Seward Sts., Omaha, Neb. ZION BAPTIST Webster 6035. THE MONITOR we were able to crown "Our Own" as queen, in the person of Miss Irene Cochran, who brought in $992.95. Thanks to all who helped us win the victory. Mrs. Curtis Kirtley has been on the sick list for the past few days. Regular services next Lord's day. Strangers always welcome. MT. MORIAH BAPTIST CHURCH Rev. M. H. Wilkinson, Pastor. Services were good all day Sunday, with additions to the church. The Twelve Tribes are working nicely, with good financial reports every Sunday. Sunday school every Sunday morning at 9:30 o'clock. All are invited. Don't forget the carnival to be given August 25 to 30 on church grounds. August 25 to 30 on church grounds. There will be a social given at J. L. Bett's home Saturday evening, August 23. Come out. Regular services next Lord's day. Strangers are welcome. ALLEN CHAPEL, A. M. E. CHURCH 5233 South Twenty-fifth Street. The Rev. Mr. Daniels held services Sunday. The pastor, the Rev. J. A. Broadax, was out of the city. The members are paying their dollar money in rapidly. There were two additions to the church on Sunday. Everybody get ready for The Monitor campaign that starts next Sunday. All of the organizations of the church are doing their bit for the conference claims. ST. JOHN'S A. M. E. CHURCH Rev. W. C. Williams, Pastor The two Sunday services were very largely attended and a great deal of religious fervor spread throughout the entire congregation. At the evening service a lantern slide sermon was delivered by the pastor, which was very touching, as each thought was so vividly seen. Also Mr. Rufus Long, who has just returned from overseas, gave a very interesting sketch of his experiences while in the service. There were four additions to the church. The collection for the day was $151.68, of which $41 was given to charity. Friday evening marked the close of a very successful two weeks' carnival, with Miss Irene Cochran as queen. Miss Pearl Ray, who was candidate for St. John's, is to be praised for her splendid effort made in this campaign. Miss Ray received as second honors a very beautiful gold medal. The money cleared on each side for each church was $1,160. The Aid booth of St. John's cleared $360, making a total for St. John's of $1,520. Automobile show night was one of the leading features of the carnival. The prize for the best decorated car was won by Miss Corinne Thomas. BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH Mrs. Blade entertained at luncheon on Saturday Miss C. Merrill and Rev. Thomas A. Taggart, after which Miss Merrill spent the remaining afternoon visiting friends. The president of the Mission Circle, Mrs. Lulu Whidby, along with the pastor of Bethel, visited all the sick Friday at the various hospitals. The excitement which occurred on Twenty-eighth and R streets that ended in a shooting scrape, gave a backset to Mr. Harris, who heard it, though he was improving. A splendid crowd gathered at the Earn $100 Or More for Your Church morning service of Bethel and heard a most interesting sermon. At both services the church was filled to its utmost capacity. The church sick are improving and members are urged to visit and encourage them from time to time. PALESTINE, TEXAS We are having some very warm weather in this part of the country. This weather is very good for the cotton crops. Prof. Kelly Miller spoke here under the auspices of the Negro Business league. He spoke at the city hall to a very representative and appreciative audience. Tuesday night Prince U. Kubarega of the Unoyoto tribe of East Africa delivered an address at the Union Baptist church. His thoughtful and instructive lecture was enjoyed by all present. The Rev. and Mrs. William Thornton have gone to Dolce, where the Rev. Mr. Thornton will hold a revival. Mrs. Mittie Mosely is in Louisiana visiting relatives. Mr. Ed Hollis died on last Sunday and he was buried Monday by I. H. Bland, the popular undertaker. We extend our heartfelt sympathy. Mr. I. S. Galley passed away on the 13th and was buried under the auspices of the Odd Fellows, of which organization he had long been connected. Mr. Galley was a faithful member of St. Paul's M. E. church. He leaves to mourn his loss a wife, three daughters, four sons and a host of friends. We extend our sympathies to the bereaved. Mr. T. E. Hall of Galveston was in the city arranging his business. Mrs. Maud Thomas is recovering very rapidly from an operation. The Rev. Mr. W. A. Keith was called to Natchez last Sunday to preach the funeral sermon of Mrs. Joe Anderson, who died recently. Miss Birdie Howard of Dallas is a visitor in our city this week. The summer Normal is nearing the close of one of its most successful seasons. Mrs. Jennie Bell has gone on a three weeks' summer vacation. The Women's club was entertained at the home of Mrs. M. E. Davis on Tuesday evening. It was their regular monthly meeting. Mrs. Williams and the Rev. and Mrs. James Allen of Shaffer M. E. chapel, left Wednesday morning for Spokane, Wash., to attend the N. W. conference. Hon. C. F. Jones entertained the Sunshine mission at his bachelor quarters Tuesday afternoon. Covers were laid for twenty-five. Mrs. L. C. Forman has returned from an extended visit through the east, bringing with her her mother, who will make Butte her future home. The Sunday school of Schaffer chapel and Bethel Baptist church had their picnic at the "Gardens" last Friday. Grownups as well as the kiddies enjoyed themselves immensely. Mr. and Mrs. H. R. Cole have returned from Salt Lake City, where they spent their vacation. Everyone was delighted to see Private Will Ashley, who has just returned from overseas. LA GRANGE, TEXAS. Read The Monitor every week. Don't wait for it to use 50 cents worth of space a week speaking of you and BUTTE, MONT. your business. Let us have your "ad" sometimes, pay for it for a month and watch your business grow. The messengers and visitors to the La Grange District association at San Antonio last week came back with news of a good session. Pastor Napier and his delegates and officers of the church and its auxiliaries will leave Monday, August 11, for the annual session of the Austin District M. E. conference which meets at Lockhart next week, with the Rev, Dr. S. E. Jones presiding. Mrs. Hattie (Robertson) Strambler, whose body was shipped from Elgin, Tex., last Monday evening, was buried here the following Tuesday at 9 a. m., Aug. 5. The Rev. Mr. Connor officiated. She leaves a husband, mother, three children and a number of brothers and sisters to mourn her loss. We extend sympathies. Mrs. Fannie James, after spending a week visiting her daughter, Mrs. Mollie Dobbin, returned home last Thursday. The following are reported on the sick list: Mesdames Julia King, Pollie Smith and Messrs. H. L. Vincent and Rev. I. D. Coffee. Pastor Tillman was present and conducted the regular services at the Ebenezer Baptist church Sunday and Sunday night. Rev, J. H. Napier held services out of town last Sunday. For Rent—Furnished rooms, 1624 South Sixth street, Council Bluffs Mrs. C. L. Hawthorne. Phone Webster 2177. A reception was given for returned soldiers Thursday evening, August 14, at the Tabernacle Baptist church. Mrs. Ida Giles was mistress of ceremonies. A welcome address was given by the mayor, L. Zurmeuhlen, after which a short address was given by the chairman of the soldiers and sailors' committee. An enjoyable program was presented by Mrs. Giles. The Rev. Mr. J. P. Jackson and the Rev. Mr. M. R. Rhonenee spoke. They said that as citizens all we wanted was a man's chance. The Booker T. Washington Red Cross, No. 333, Mrs. Ellen Rodrugze president, served the refreshments. Friday evening, August 15, Council Bluffs organized a branch of the N. A. A. C. P. They met at the Masonic hall. Let every one, men, women and children, come out next Friday night and pledge to keep in this great work. We will meet at the Masonic hall. The Misses Juanita, Dorothy and Helen Gamble returned home recently from Oklahoma, where they have been visiting their mother. The Rev. and Mrs. J. P. Jackson will leave Monday night for Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minn., to attend the convention. Both of the churches were well attended Sunday. The sick are all better. The Rev. Robert Ewing of Denver will be in the city shortly. Mrs. M. R. Rhonenee and son Charles were the guests of Mr. W. A. Smiley. Mrs. H. E. Lowry and Mrs. H. Pearl were also guests. The Christian Eneavor was addressed Sunday evening by Mr. A. C. Stewart and the Rev. W. A. Moore. Bethel A. M. E. church is getting ready for their conference, which will convene on September 24 in Chicago. The Sunday shool outing will meet Thursday morning at the church, Avenue A and Sixteenth street. Please bring your lunch with you. The Rev. J. H. Smith of Brookfield, Mo., will be at the Bethel A. M. E. church Wednesday night. The Pastor's Aid will meet every Tuesday at the Bethel A. M. E. church at 8 p. m. Lincoln Department Mrs. George Maston is spending her vacation in Denver and while there she is taking a course in marceling under a French teacher at the request of the firm of Miller & Paine, in order to be more efficient in the art of hair dressing. Mrs. Sarah Walker and Miss Alma Williams returned last Saturday evening from a week's visit near Richfield at the home of Mrs. Walker's father, Mr. A. S. White. Mrs. V. B. Young left Sunday for Omaha, where she will spend several days visiting friends. HAS THIRTY-THREE CHILDREN Negro, 74 Years Old, Has Twelve Stars in His Service Flag. Tahlequah, Okla., Aug. 20.—Many Bruner, 74 years old, a Negro of the Creek Nation, has thirty-three living children. There are twenty sons and thirteen daughters—among them five pairs of twins. On the service flag which Bruner proudly displays at his home are 12 stars, and there isn't a prouder man in Oklahoma than Bruner. His only regret is that his "company" of soldiers did not come home with scalps dangling at their belts, as many of his people expected they would. The names of the Bruner boys are Moses, Isaac, Abraham, Jim, James, Henry, Allen, Mack, Oscar, Willis, Roy, Acy, Dixie, Samuel, George, Frank, Peter, Cumroy, Willie and Paden. The last six were too young to do military service. The daughters' names are Anna, Ruth, Sallie, Louisa, Millie, Lucy, Annie, Frances, Pauline, Catharine, Katie, Esther and Sweetie, the youngest. SOLDIERS ARE GIVEN WARM WELCOME HOME Indianapolis, Ind., Aug. 20.—Assurance that serious race friction will not break out in Indianapolis, or at any other point in Indiana, was given in addresses of Governor James P. Goodrich, Mayor Charles W. Jewett and Dr. Samuel A. Furniss, colored, city councilman, at Tomlinson hall, when a hearty welcome was extended to the Negro soldiers of Indianapolis who have returned from service in the army. The meeting was preceded by a parade in which several hundred took part. The white people and the colored people of Indianapolis are lawabiding and they are not narrow minded, the speakers said, and people of both races here realize that the laws were made for the whites and the blacks. 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But a greater shame will devolve upon the authorities if they hesitate to suppress the disturbances of race riot- ing. The mob passion of the moment may be forgotten, but tolerance of out- lawry is abhorrent. Depraved Cussedness Serantin (Pa) Times. _ The race riot is gross and infamous anarchy. The idea that it has to be at times is preposterous, a weak, inde- cent and disgusting plea in extenua- tion of an exhibition of human ugli- ness and cussedness of the most de- praved character. Can We Wonder? Rochester (N. Y.) Post-Express. Can we wonder if our home-coming Colored soldiers are now, throughout the south, in a mood to demand the protection our laws guarantee to all peaceable citizens irrespective of color? Can we wonder if they now demand the legal trial, conviction and punishment of members of their race accused of offences? Can we Wonder if they refuse to be hunted down and beaten up as a race because some Col- ored man is guilty of, charged with or suspected of crime? At Home and Abroad See al Just as the Berlin newspapers are propheysing a Negro uprising in America, backed by Japan and result- ing in a Negro president of the United States; just as Trotter, Colored, of Boston, is being cheered for saying that he delights in the courage of his fellow blacks of Washington in resist- ing the whites, and as newspapers like the New York Sun and World are de- ploring the fact that the downtrodden blacks are compelled to fight for their lives and rights against the savage southerners, a race riot breaks out in Chicago, the lovely city which elects— with woman suffrage—that eminent disciple of Hun kultur, Thompson, as mayor. Resentment and Anger It would almost seem as if some strange psychological aberration had started a wave of race antagonism in the United States. Why it should oc- cur at a time when the Colored man has just proved his loyalty and his soldier qualities in a way the whole nation has acclaimed, it is hard to un- derstand. It may be that the very credit and honor which Colored fight- ers earned in the war have started vague resentment and anger in cer- tain strata of white population. A “Close-Up” for Congress Minneapolis (Minn.) Journal. It would probably be impossible to say precisely where the responsibility lies for the present state of affairs in Washington, but we may rest assured that the blame is neither all black nor all white. It Seems Strange Kansas City (Mo.) Journal. It seems strange that in the national ‘capital, directly under the eyes of ‘those in supreme authority, such a sit- ‘uation would have been allowed to de. velop. Everybody’s Problem Atlanta (Ga.) Constitution. ‘The Constitution has for many years contended that this question is not ours to any greater extent than it is that of the whole country, as shown in the Ohio riots, those at East St. Louis, Ill, and in other northern states. Live Side by Side Grand Rapids (Mich.) Press. Certainly a common _ patriotism should help men to live side by side amicably and with mutual tolerance. That they do not always do so is the more regrettable from the fact that when trouble does occur it is invari- ably started by the no-account element —either toughs or criminals, who are in nowise representative of the great body of blacks or whites. Two Viewpoints Des Moines (Ia.) Capital. The southern people have not recov- ered entirely from the notion that the black man is a slave and an underling and that he must be treated on that basis. The northern people treat the Colored man from a different stand- point. Some of the Negroes like the southern people the best and regard the northern white man as a hypocrite. PULLMAN PORTERS Mr. Crosby, who ‘has been laying off, has returned to work and is run- ning to Deadwood, S. D., on the C. & N. W. J. S. Carney, who has been on a month’s vacation, returned to work re- cently and is running to Casper on the C. & N. W., Nos. 3 and 6. John Marshall, who has been with ‘the Pullman company for some time has resigned to go into business in |Chicago. THE MONITOR New Orleans (La.) Times-Picayune. The Washington experience should ‘teach us the necessity of prompt ac- tion in all cases of race disturbances and to act vigorously from the begin- ning. PROGR ae NON ENE, See ere ‘They are deplored by the better éle- ments of both races, which are con- stantly striving to find a modus vi- vendi which will permit the whites and blacks to live side by side in this coun- try without any of the hateful occur- rences which from time to time are re- corded in the newspapers, to the shame of both races and the fair name of Columbie. New Urieans (i8.) stem. The emphasis we lay on this dis- tinction between the northern and southern race-rage — between the southern lynching and the northern massacre—should not be construed as a defense of the southern lynching. 'This is indefensible. The place to punish crime is the courtroom. Asheville (N. C.) Citizen, __ There is no short and easy road to the achievement of harmony between ‘the races, but harmony must continue to be the goal of the leaders of both races. White men and Colored men must think of the future and together work out a solution for the condition: which the process of history has laid upon them by the introduction of the African into American life. The only sane idea is that which will without re- sort to civil strife promote justice and co-operation by diminishing all just grounds for, on one hand, a sense of arrogance or on the other a sense of ‘Sonrdeaians: Louisville (Ky.) Courier-Journal. ‘That anything like a real “race war” impends the Courier-Journal does not for a moment believe. These are days of excitement easily engendered and of sweeping statements easily made. To forecast every imaginable calamity is the fashion, Of course no imagin- able calamity to the Negroes in Amer- ica could equal a race war. New York Financial America, ‘The Negro is to blame in that he falls so easily a prey to the preach- ings of the agitators. The white man is doubly to blame in that he secks to drive where he should lead. We are not going to settle the race question by prejudice and feuds. It is a prob- lem which needs a great deal of sym- pathetic treatment. Waterbury (Conn.) Republican, If they are good enough to be sent to Europe to fight for America, they are good enough to be treated with equality under the law in America. Much as the fatal results of this new spirit of self-respect and independence on the part of the Negro are to be re- gretted it cannot but be a matter of congratulation he has acquired that spirit. Now, perhaps, he will gain the justice that is his due and that he could never hope to gain as long as he tamely submitted to insult and injury. Chattanooga (Tenn.) Times, How long the present pleasant rela- tions between the whites and blacks of the south will endure under the con- stant and wicked nagging and agita- tion of cranks and fanatics in the north and west, it is difficult to say, but it may be declared with truth and in seriousness that if there shall come trouble it will not be through the will or contrivance of the mass of the best southern people of either race. Least Srmetitinn. le nea il deta The Negroes, on the other hand, have become Americanized to an as- tonishing extent and large numbers of them are conscious of their citizen- ship. One of the most conservative and respested of Negro leaders was overheard in Commissioner Brown- low’s office to say, “I am beginning to realize that the prize of manhood for the American Negro requires the sac- rifice of life.” And other prominent Negroes, hitherto regarded as bul- warks of the old attitude towards the whites, are expressing themselves in similar terms. J. 0. Woods is running to Ogden. Mr, R. Toler is running to St. Louis over the C., B. & Q. Mr. Decker is running to St. Louis over the C., B. & Q. Harry McCrowin is running to Aber- deen, 8. D., over the C, & N. W. Mr. Bob Dawson is running to Cas- per over the C. & N. W., Nos, 2 and 6 Mr, F. J. McCullough is running to Billings over the C., B. & Q. Mr. Preston Hieronymous is run- ning to Casper over the’C., B. & Q. Mr. Armstrong is running to Cas- Prompt Action Shame to Columbia Place to Punish Only Sane Ideal Davs of Excitement Placing the Blame The New Spirit Pleasant Relations Self-Determination per, Wyo., on the C. & N. W., Nos. § and 6. Mr. Dixon, who has been on the Deadwood run over the C. & N. W. began his vacation on the 15th. Wade Green is running to Denver over the Union Pacific. Lee Cainley is running to Denver over the Union Pacific. A. Baldy is running to Billings over the C., B. & Q. Dad Washington is running to Bill ings over the C., B. & Q. G. Hughes is running to Casper over the C. & N. W. ‘THE LATEST MILLINERY (The world of fashion is threatened with paper hats in the forthcoming season.) AN excellent notion, if I’m any judge, And most economical, too, Presuming that “paper” as mentioned above Means our local press we review, I might as well say in the matter of news That when Mamie goes shopping with Gerald, I rather expect she'll take care an¢ select A toque made from a World-Herald For ladies whose minds have a quer. ulous turn, And whose tongues are inclined to abuse, - T cannot conceive a more suitable hat Than one made from an old Daily News; While girls who to frequent flirtations are prone, And to seize every chance that they see, Would look perfectly sweet if they walked down the street Adorned with a chie Daily Bee. SAM L. MORRIS. COSTLY BUILDING TO BE ERECTED (By Associated Negro Press.) Pine Bluff, Ark., Aug. 20.—Plans for the immediate construction of a $60,000 administration building for the Arkansas Haygood Industrial In- stitute were made at the annual bar- becue dinner for members of the ad- visory beard. The following building committee was named: D. B, Nives, E, R. Stell, E. B. Bloom, J, E. Boyce, T. C. Gadberry, R. S. Stout and C. C. Neal At the dinner it was announced that $30,000 from the $50,000 appropriated to this school from the Methodist cen- tenary fund would soon be available, and with this cash work on the pro- posed administration building would begin at once. An additional $30,000 will be raised to finish the building. It is a wise poliey to remain true and loyal to old friends. 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. 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