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The Monitor Wishes Its Readers a Merry Xmas GROWING. THANK YOU! $2.00 a Year. 5c a Copy The Mo COURED COMMER LAKE STATE State Historical Society Organization formed for the E Promotion of Business, Co prises Among Omaha's Rap General Civic Betterment— Sectarian—Officers Well-Kn idents of Long Standing, W Do Worth While Things in mittee Chairmen and Memb Organization armed for the Encouragement, Development and Promotion of Business, Commercial and Industrial Enterprises Among Omaha's Rapidly Growing Population and for General Civic Betterment—Strictly Non-Political and Non-Sectarian—Officers Well-Known Men in Community and Residents of Long Standing, Who Have Demonstrated Ability to Do Worth While Things in Other Spheres of Activity—Committee Chairmen and Members. THE Colored Commercial Club of Omaha" is the official name of a new organization which proposes to do telling and constructive work along commercial and industrial lines among the race in this rapidly growing city. As a matter of fact this organization is the outcome of a process of thinking which has engaged the minds of some of the business men of the race for some months. As early as last April Fred C. Williams of The Monitor staff invited the business and professional men of the city to a conference for the purpose of discussing some business organization among them and the formation of a tentative branch of the National Negro Business League was the result. This organization, however, did little more than pass the embryonic stage. A mention of it properly finds place here in order that it may be seen that there has been a felt need of organization and co-operation among the colored people of the city along business lines. Business Men Confer and Co-operate. Not only did the colored men of the city appreciate the fact that great opportunities for commercial development were within their grasp, if properly organized and directed, but men like S. S. Caldwell, of War Camp Community Service; Leo Rosenthal, who is associated with him in this work, and H. O. Wilhelm, prominent business men saw them, too. These gentlemen are also influential members of the Chamber of Commerce. A series of conferences was held with these gentlemen and three separate groups of colored citizens, in which there was frank discussion and much plain speaking. The advantage of such an organization for the commercial upbuilding of Omaha and of co-operation with the Chamber of Commerce was mutually recognized and admitted. As a result of (1) The felt need for some adequate business organization; and (2) This series of conferences, The Colored Commercial Club of Omaha has been duly organized, and has entered upon its work. Objects of Club. Its objects are best stated by quoting from article two of the articles of incorporation, for the club is to be incorporated for $5,000, divided into 500 shares of the par value of $10, each member to be entitled to one share of stock and no more. The ar- 23 [Picture of a man in a suit and bow tie]. MR. ELLSWORTH W. PRYOR, President Colored Commercial Club. THE MONITOR ticles of incorporation have been filed, and their official publication begins in next issue. Read them, if you would understand what the club aims to do. Article two specifically states that the club has as its chief object "the promotion of the commercial, industrial and public interests and welfare of the city and the bringing about of a better understanding with the business and commercial interests of Omaha." Classes of Membership. Classes of membership The membership of the club is divided into three classes—active, honorary and non-resident. The entrance membership fee for active members is $10, which entitles a member to one share of stock; and the annual dues are $5.00 payable quarterly in advance. Non-resident members pay annual fees of $3.00 payable quarterly in advance. The membership is not confined to business and professional man, but any man of good character is eligible to membership. Scope of Work. Some idea of the scope of the work and activities of the Commercial club may be gathered from the fact that there are twelve standing committees, each composed of a chairman, a vice-chairman, and three other members, five in all, or a total of sixty on the twelve committees. Each committee is given its specific work. For example, the municipal affairs committee is charged with the specific duty of looking after municipal improvements, such as paving, lighting, etc.; the retail committee is charged with the duty of looking after the interests of the retail trade, noting what opportunities there are for various lines, etc. The chairmen of these several committees constitute the executive committee. Officers of the Club- The Colored Commercial Club has as its first officers men who are well-known in the community, having been residents of long standing and demonstrated ability in their chosen lines of activity. They are all property owners and are necessarily vitally interested in whatever affects the welfare of the city. Ellsworth W. Pryor, president, has been a resident of Omaha for nearly thirty-five years, where he has established an enviable reputation among the business men of the city. For twelve years he was steward of the (Continued on Page 2.) --- OMAHA, NEBRASKA, DECEMBER 25, 1919 SOUTHERN NEWSPAPER MAN, MANAGING EDITOR OMAHA BEE, SUPPORTS MONITOR'S CHARGE OF ROBBERY OF NEGRO FARMERS IN 1917 Taylor Kennerly, a brilliant southern newspaper man, was on the staff of the New York Evening Post of which publication Oswald Garrison Villard, grandson of William Lloyd Garrison and treasurer of the National Association for the Advancement of the Colored People, was for so many years the editor-in-chief. Mr. Villard retired from The Evening Post some months ago to devote his time to the publication of The Nation. The policy of The Post during Mr. Villard's editorship was most friendly to the Negro. It was the one great New York publication which fearlessly championed the Negro's cause. Then, too, it is noteworthy that in 1917 the United States entered the world war. The Negro was needed. Newspapers, north and south, were sounding his praises. There was a vast deal of truth telling about the mistreatment of the Negro in the United States and especially in the South. Conscience-smitten, America pleaded eloquently for a square deal to the most loyal of her citizens, the black American. The patriotic press, and especially that portion of it which was friendly to the Negro, sought writers who knew the truth about southern conditions and specifically the causes underlying the exodus from the south, and employed such writers to prepare articles to carry out the policy of the paper in bringing such facts to the attention of the discerning public. Newspapers have a policy. It is the duty of members on the staff to carry out that policy. The Post could not have secured a more competent writer than Taylor Kennerly, formerly managing editor of the Montgomery (Ala.) Advertiser, to prepare a series of articles on "The Negro Exodus From the South." Three articles written by Mr. Kennerly, under this caption and published in The Post of May 25, and June 2 and 9, throw such a flood of light upon the conditions responsible for the so-called "Negro uprising against the whites" at Elaine, Arkansas, a few weeks ago and for which eleven Negroes were sentenced to death in SEVEN MINUTES and more than sixty others were given life or long-time sentences in the penitentiary, that their republication will prove timely, interesting and instructive. In this connection, it will be recalled that The Monitor's special correspondent, who gave the facts about the Elaine "uprising," stated that "The Negro Farmers' Protective Association" had been formed to seek legal redress against a system of robbery of which they had been victims at the hands of unscrupulous whites for years. Mr. Kennerley's articles, and the fact must not be overlooked that they are from the pen of a southern white man who would much rather write a different story, fully corroborate The Monitor's position. Mr. Kennerly has for the past year been managing editor of the Omaha Bee, which also evidently has a policy. His articles as published in The New York Evening Post will be republished in The Monitor under the exact headings given them in the original publication. They are articles worthy of preservation. Here is the second: THE NEGRO EXODUS FROM THE SOUTH Low Wages and the Slavery of Debt Keeping the Colored Farm Laborer in Condition Below That of His Mule—Harrowing Pictures From Recent History—Those Who Could Help Are Blind. Second of a Series of Three Articles by Taylor Kennerly. In the previous article (published in the Evening Post last Saturday) I discussed the attempts of Alabama in particular, and other states of the old south in general, to combat the Negro exodus and the widespread alarm the awakening of the Negro to labor and rural living conditions was causing among a certain class of the white population of the south. In that article it was necessary, unfortunately, to picture the worst type of the white man—the type we might compare to the sweat-shop operators in the north and east—the man who has grown rich through stifling the life of human beings. It was the aim of that article to tell why this white man, who has kept the Negro in ignorance and practical slavery since the civil war, so that he might be the gainer by such ignorance, is now the one who cries the loudest against the Negro leaving the south. He feels that the Negro belongs to him, and he is putting up every barrier possible, as, for example, by probitive licenses and laws against labor agents offering employment to the Negro in the states of the north and east. But the one true remedy—better wages and conditions in the homes on the farms—has never occurred to him. This article will deal with "Why the Negro is Leaving the South." The basic cause of the Negro exodus, now in progress throughout the south, is low wages, whatever may be said of political and civic disabilities and lynch law. No one loves the south better than the Negro, and he does not expect a large wage, but the time has come when he does expect, and will insist upon, at least a living wage for his services, whether it be given as a laborer or a tenant. If he can't live in the south he will go to the north or east—to any section of the United States that offers him a home and a living for his labor. Land monopoly by the white man has virtually put the laborer, especially the Negro, into industrial slavery. Workings of Land Monopoly. This land monopoly means that the Negro must either work as a laborer, at anything from $2.50 to $5 a week, according to what he is doing, or else take his chances on the tenant plan, which in the majority of cases, ends with the Negro farmer in debt to his employer at the end of the year—not because the Negro hasn't made anything, but because the Negro has not been given a square deal. High rents and low wages are driving the Negroes off the farms. The average Negro farm-hand gets little more for his work than the very mule he ploughs with—that is, something to eat and a very poor place to sleep. In many instances, especially when it comes to food, the mule fares better than the Negro. The large majority of them have no encouragement to work. It is only in isolated cases that you find a Negro tenant who is getting an honest deal. When you do, that Negro has no more idea of emigrating to the north or east than the average man has of going to the north pole. If it were not so tragic it would be amusing, to compare that beautiful mind-picture—the one about the "Fields of Snowy White with Darkies Singing Soft and Low"—with the true conditions under which most Negroes of the old south live today, and have lived these many years. Unfortunately for the Negro, that picture is only a true and glorious tribute to a very small majority of the white people who have had the moulding of his destiny in their hands. The aver- (Continued on Page 8.) Vol. V. No. 25 (Whole No. 234) erry Xmas COOL DRAWS "COLOR REJUDICE IS REBUKED Fred Boy on Visiting Football Team— Stands Pat, Severs Relations and t by Military Academy Band. MILITARY SCHOOL DRAWS "COLOR LINE;" PREJUDICE IS REBUKED Cornwall Obects to Colored Boy on Visiting Football Team Poughkeepsie High Stands Pat, Severs Relations and Cancels Concert by Military Academy Band. POUGHKEEPSIE, N. Y., Dec. 23. The New York Military Academy, Cornwall, N. Y., would not let its football team meet the Poughkeepsie High School team because of the presence on the P. H. S. team of Abe Crooks, a Negro boy, and as a consequence the local school authorities would not permit the band from the Cornwall institution to give its concert which was scheduled for December 12 at the high school auditorium for benefit of the school athletic association. Athletic relations were severed when the military school team objected to meeting Crooks as a member of the high school team. When word of this objection reached the local team, a meeting of the football team and the school athletic council was called. Every member of the team joined in the sentiment expressed by one of the boys, a Hebrew, who declared, "If Crook can't play, I can't play." The local high school authorities cancelled the game with the Cornwall school without further correspondence. Citizens Sanction Action. Arrangements for the concert by the New York Military Academy band had been perfected in connection with the fixed program of the local school's winter entertainments and had no connection with the athletic activities other than that he school athletic association would be financially benefited from the proceeds. These arrangements were cancelled, however, by the local school authorities, who took the position that since the downriver institution maintains a policy of racial discrimination which necessitated the severance of athletic relations between the two institutions, it would be highly inconsistent to bring the body of musicians here. The action of the high school authorities has the sanction of the people of Poughkeepsie. The situation is tersely summed up by the statement of the local school officials, who say: "So long as the down-river institution maintains its present policy there will be no relations of any kind between it and the local school." Objected to Brooklyn Student. This incident recalls a similar affair which happened five years ago, with the New York Military Academy objecting to the presence of a Negro player, Edward Williams, in a game with the Brooklyn Commercial High school. The game was scheduled at the Cornwall school on December 14, 1914, and it was not until the Brooklyn boys began to warm up on the 6 [Name] DR. JESSE H. HUTTEN, Vice President Colored Commercial Club. --- LIFTING. LIFT, TOO! gridiron that the Cornwall team gave any expression to its race prejudice. Williams was left tackle on the Brooklyn team. When Tom Thorpe, Cornwall coach, ordered his men to the field to warm up, one of them refused, saying he would not line up against the Negro player. Thorpe then approached Robert Shearer, who was in charge of the Brooklyn boys, being not only the coach but also a member of the school faculty. Thorpe told Mr. Shearer that Williams would have to be withdrawn from the line-up or there would be no game. Refused Cornwall Hospitality. This Shearer refused flatly to do. He said that Williams had played against different teams, including all the New York high schools, and that the young men on those teams were of as high quality as anybody on the military academy team. "Never heard an objection to him before," said Shearer, "and he'll play now or there'll be no game." There was no game, for the objection was not withdrawn. One of the Brooklyn boys said: "They were afraid to play with us after they saw what we could do. That's a fine bunch from which to make soldiers. They might do all right at a sewing bee." Further than this, Mr. Shearer refused to accept the luncheon which had been prepared for the visiting team, declined to receive any expense money, and he, with the entire Brooklyn contingent, walked three miles to the railroad station in preference to using the busses tendered for the trip by the Cornwall school. BISHOP C. S. SMITH ENDS FIFTY YEARS OF SERVICE Detroit, Mich., Dec. 23.—In celebrating the close of his fiftieth year in public life, Bishop C. S. Smith of the A. M. E. church and Mrs. Smith entertained at their hime, 35 Alexandrine avenue, East, having as their guests the delegates attending the International Y. M. C. A. convention and a few other friends. DALLAS EMBALMERS' SCHOOL Dallas, Tex., Dec. 23.—Dallas has the distinction of having the only recognized school of colored embalmers in the southwest. This institution is known as the Gunter School for Embalmers. Envy is blind and knows nothing except how to depreciate the excellencies of others.—Livy. wish for you and those connected with you A Merry Christmas and A Happy, Prosperous New Year. Congressman Jefferis Secures Compensation For Omaha Resident Congressman Jefferis Secures Compensation For Omaha Resident Successfully Follows Up Action of Former Congressman Lobeck Who Introduced Measure to Grant Deserved Compensation to Rudolph L. Desdunes Who Lost Eyesight in Government Service. LOBECK ACTED UPON REQUEST OF MONITOR EDITOR Washington, Dec. 20,—(Special Telegram.)—The house passed the bill introduced by Congressman Jefferis giving Rudolph L. Desdunes, colored resident of Omaha, $1,200 in full compensation for the loss of eyesight while in the discharge of his duties as assistant weigher in the United States customs house in New Orleans. Rudolph Desdunes, the father of Daniel Desdunes, bandmaster and an attache of the Omaha Chamber of Commerce, while weighing a cargo of sugar on a wharf at New Orleans in the winter of 1910 fell from his stool on account of an attack of dizziness and struck his forehead, from which accident he became incurably blind. As compensation for his suffering and deprivation of income the committee on claims fixed the amount as equivalent to one year's pay. Former Congressman Lobeck introduced the bill originally, but nothing coming of it in the Sixty-fifth congress, Congressman Jefferis took hold of the bill at the beginning of the Sixty-sixth congress and yesterday secured its passage without opposition. In connection with the above news dispatch the following letters will prove of interest: House of Representatives, U. S. Washington, D. C., Jan. 2, 1918. Rev. John Albert Williams, Omaha, Neb. Rev. and Dear Father: This is to acknowledge receipt of your letter of recent date in the interest of Rudolph L. Desdunes. I have introduced a bill for a year's salary for the services rendered while in New Orleans. The bill was referred to the committee on claims and I hope to get action during this session of congress. Thanking you for your letter, I am, yours very truly, C. O. LOBECK. Omaha, Neb., Jan. 5, 1918. The Hon. Charles O. Lobeck, House of Representatives, Washington, D. C. My Dear Congressman: Thank you for your letter of January 2, just received, acknowledging receipt of mine in the interest of Rudolph L. Desdunes and advising me of your appreciated action in introducing bill for his merited relief by asking for a year's salary for services rendered while in New Orleans. ```markdown ``` the recurring of the holiday season we wish to thank our friends whose business has made possible bigger and better things and to Knowing your usual promptness I was becoming anxious over delay in hearing from you. I am sure we can count on you to see that the matter is not allowed to slumber with the committee on claims. With best wishes, believe me, cordially and gratefully yours, JOHN ALBERT WILLIAMS. FORMER PRESIDENT'S SON AGREES TO GO ON HOWARD'S TRUSTEE BOARD WASHINGTON, D. C., Dec. 22.—Dr. Emmett J. Scott, secretary-treasurer of Howard university, announces that Colonel Theodore Roosevelt, son of the former president of the United States, has accepted the suggestion of Dr. J. Stanley Durkee, president of Howard university, that his name be proposed for election as a member of the Howard university board of trustees at the meeting of the board to be held in February. President Roosevelt, in speaking of Howard university some years ago, said: "It is from this institution that are graduated those who will lead and teach their less fortune fellows. Upon their leading and teaching much depends for their race and their country. I have a peculiar interest in Howard university because of having seen the effects of their work close at hand." The former president's son has something of the same "peculiar interest in Howard university," and is planning to co-operate in every way possible with the officials of the university in putting under way the great reconstruction and reorganization program of the university, which has assumed a new leadership and has attained, as has been aptly said, a new conception of her mission, through aiming practically and deliberately at meeting the national demand in race leadership, and thus fulfilling her proper duty and mission as the national institution for the higher and professional education of colored youth. Spoiling Her Case. Teacher was warming to her subject, and, laying down her book, said: "Now you all understand that the trunk is the middle part of the body, don't you?" "Yes, ma'am," chorused the class, with one exception. "You understand it, too?" asked the teacher of the boy who had not answered. "No, ma'am, because it isn't so." "Why, my dear boy, what do you mean?" "Well," replied the boy, "you ought to go to the circus and see the elephant." Composers Heavy Eaters. Many great musical composers had exceptionally large appetites. When Handel dined alone at a restaurant he usually took the precaution of ordering a meal for three. Haydn, yet more voracious, was known to consume a meal that would have satisfied five ordinary appetites. the recurring of the season we wish to our friends whose has made possible and better things for you and those co u A Merry Christmas Prosperous New Year COMPLIMENTS OF "PORO COLLEGE" THE MONITOR LOW-CUT DRESS AND HEALTH Chest and Back Exposure Does Not Cause Colds and Pneumonia, Expert Declares. If any objection can be urged against the low-cut dress it is not on the score of injury to health, in the opinion of a medical authority, but on the contrary, no better design could be chosen for the dress of the upper part of the body than one which gives free play to the muscles of the neck and shoulders and permits free circulation of the blood to and from the head, says the Louisville Courier-Journal. "Women do not catch colds or get pneumonia from exposing the chest and back, even in chilly weather," continues this same authority. "This fallacy has been exploded long ago. Looseness of the garments everywhere is what doctors have always been calling for, and if women who find benefit from this fashion in the region of the shoulders will use their reasoning powers and loosen the coverings of the waist, the feet and the hands they will not only feel in better health and lighter spirits, but they will find a marked increase of their general beauty. "From tight neck and shoulder wear many evils follow. What good results may be expected from the low-backed dress? Firstly, it will stimulate women to develop their arms and shoulders and, by allowing a freer carriage of the head, will give them more grace and dignity. "But one of the most gratifying results will be the effect on the face. There is no doubt whatever that many of the skin troubles endured by women have been caused by tight and warm clothing round the neck. When the blood is permitted to circulate freely the complexion will improve, wrinkles and pimples will disappear and other conditions being favorable, the face will become plumper, clearer and of better color. "The looseness about the neck should also have a beneficial influence on the hair. Probably much of the baldness of at least the earlier years of middle age is due to want of a sufficient supply of blood to the scalp. "Obviously the unpleasant effects of heat will be reduced, for the coolness of the bare upper part will cool the whole blood stream and body. The good influence on the nervous system is perhaps the most important factor. The coolness and ease and the free circulation of pure blood to the brain are bound to reduce the number and severity of headaches, prevent irritability and make a woman in every way more cheerful and better tempered." Each Had a Wife. His flivver was out of gas. And it was out of gas on a country road seven miles from town, and the rain was falling in sheets. Leaving his wife in the protection of the machine he dashed out into the middle of the road, holding high in the air an undersized umbrella that it might protect his new, neatly pressed spring suit, while he shouted at a motorist whose headlight came dimly through the rain. "Stop, I've got my wife—" "So have I!" interrupted the motorist who had gas, and his car sped on without letup. Each Had a Wife. "Stop. I've got my wife—" Men are never so ridiculous from the qualities which really belong to them as from those they pretend to possess. NORTH END COAL & EXPRESS CO. Hauls Everything. 2010 No. 24th St. A. C. ALLEN, Prop. Phone Webster 5036 A After parties or dances you will find this an excellent place to dine. Whether it's a light lunch or a hearty meal, your guest will be much pleased if you bring her here. Our prices are reasonable—our cooking unbeatable and our service commendable. Give us a trial. We'll serve you in style. The Monarch Cafe CARNER & TRIMBLE, Props. 107 South 14th St. Phone Tyler 4119 OMAR WONDER FLOUR Greetings t We Wish and A Greetings to Our Patrons and Friends Words cannot express our full appreciation for your favors of the past year, and we hope that by our untiring endeavors during the coming year to again merit your confidence. Philips Department Store The Fastest Growing Store in Omaha---Watch Us Grow Have You Tried It Yet? 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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 2224. Citizenship Rights Not to Be Abridged. 1. All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the State wherein they reside. No state shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States; nor shall any state deprive any person of life, liberty, or property without due process of law, nor deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws. WE wish all our readers a blessed and happy Christmastide. We say "happy" and "blessed," rather than "merry" because mirth and merriment are more transient and fleeting than happiness and blessedness. He that is blessed will undoubtedly have a heart overflowing with joy and gladness and must of necessity be merry. Blessedness indeed will be his who rightly and fully appreciates the stupendous Fact which Christmas attests and proclaims. That Fact is the Incarnation of the Only-Begotten Son of God; the entrance into human life through the gateway of human birth of Him Who from the beginning was in the bosom of the Father. This Fact has been as fully and accurately stated as human language can express it, in the sublime words of St. John: "In the beginning was the WORD, and the WORD was with God and the WORD was God. The SAME was in the beginning with God. All things were made by Him and without Him was not anything made that was made. * * And the WORD was made flesh and dwelt among us and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the Only-begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth." The Nicene Creed which will be repeated by millions of lips, high and low, rich and poor, young and old, throughout Christendom at this sacred season no less sublimely proclaims the truth in these soul-stirring syllables: "And in one Lord Jesus Christ, the only-begotten Son of God; Begotten of His Father before all worlds; God of God; Light of Light; Very God of Very God; Begotten not made; being of one substance with the Father: by Whom all things were made: Who for us men and for our salvation came down from Heaven and was Incarnate by the Holy Ghost of the Virgin Mary and was made man." "For us men and for our salvation" He "came down from Heaven." This tells the full story, the sweet compelling story of God's wondrous love for man, all mankind—for all are His children whom He loves with infinite love—which constrained Him to take upon Him our nature and to be born of a pure virgin, that He might open the Kingdom of Heaven to all believers. It was for this that Jesus Christ, our Saviour, was born on Christmas Day. Is it any wonder that the angels song, "Glory to God in the highest and on earth, peace, good-will towards men!" rang through the Judean hills on the first glad Christmas morn and still re-echoes through the years, although the deafened ears of sinful men hear not the heavenly melodies. This is the real meaning of Christmas; The Birthday of Christ. If we but grasp what this wondrous event means, how richer and fuller our lives will become. The season has largely become commercialized. There is need for emphasizing the fact that it is a great religious festival, full of joy and gladness because of the truth of God's love which it proclaims. All should catch its spirit. All should strive to translate it into terms of service to God and humanity. Each one of us can do something to help fulfill the purposes of Him Who gave us Christmas with all its joys and blessedness. May the music of the Christmas angels sound sweetly in your ears and bring you joy and blessedness and happiness and may we all join in the earnest prayer that mankind everywhere may manifest the Christlike spirit and the whole world give back the son which now the angels sing: "Glory to God in the highest and on earth peace to men of good-will." LIVING FOR ONE'S CHILDREN. F the many lessons which some of us need to learn is that of living 4 --- for and providing for our children that they may enjoy better opportunities and privileges for the highest self-development than were ours. Quite frequently we have heard it said by those from whom we should expect better things, that they did not intend to make any provision for their children. It has been stated something like this: "Let 'em make it as I did. I've had to struggle and they can do the same thing." This is not the attitude of a progressive or far-sighted people. We should all be ambitious to raise the foundation upon which our children may wisely build a little higher than that upon which we had to build. Let us learn to plan and build for our posterity. All truly great peoples or nations wisely provide for their children. Are we as thoughtful in this regard as we should be? Think about it. UNDERWOOD ACQUITTED. RALPH Underwood, colored, one of the men held to the district court on the charge of criminal assault upon a white woman, was acquitted in Judge Leslie's court Friday night. The jury was out only a short time. The Monitor is gratified at the man's acquittal as it justifies our contention that many of these alleged cases of assault by Negroes upon white women if permitted to be brought to trial would be proven groundless. Too many cases have been brought to light where lustful men and women, discovered in compromising positions, to save themselves have raised the too-easily-believed report of having been assaulted by a Negro when no Negro was anywhere around. They have been such cases. The Monitor feels so strongly on the position of rape that we believe the death penalty should be imposed upon any man proven guilty of the violation of woman. We feel equally so about seduction. We demand, however, that the accused should be given a speedy and impartial trial. With the prevailing sentiment in this country, there is no possible chance of a Negro accused of this crime escaping conviction at the hands of a white jury where there is the slightest evidence of his guilt. The Monitor desires to emphasize the fact that the public ought not jump to the conclusion that because a Negro is charged with attempted criminal assault upon some white woman that he is therefore necessarily guilty. A knowledge of the character of the person making the charge might modify one's opinion. CHARACTER OF MOBOCRATS. AS the trials of the various participants in the mob and rioting of September 28 proceed the character of the mobocrats is being revealed. Up to the present time the chief participants brought to trial have been by large of the lowest type, men with criminal records who have served terms in penitentiary or been frequently in jail; consorts of prostitutes and the most vicious element of the city, by whom they have sought to prove alibis. The decent, self-respecting citizens of Omaha must stand unitedly behind the county attorney in the prosecution of these criminals. The character of the mobocrats reveal the clearly defined issues before the people of this community. STAY OF EXECUTION. THE Monitor notes with pleasure that Governor Brough of Arkansas has granted a stay of execution in the case of the twelve Negroes who were sentenced to death for "insurrection." We indulge the hope that a review of their cases by the supreme court may lead to commutation of their sentences. ALLERGY PAINTING TRADE & EQUIPMENT OMAHA THE MONITOR The United States has by this time become quite acquainted with the institution called "The Strike." The miners' strike forecasted very serious consequences and for this reason demanded attention. The miners are perhaps more to be pitted than censured. By miners is meant the masses of this class of laborers who know only to follow, and for the purposes of this article miners will not mean their leaders. The miners have our sympathy, in that we feel they are misguided in the means to a righteousness. We think the leaders wholly and absolutely wrong. The first thought of every labor leader, and every other leader, for that matter—whether of church, state or lesser society—should be his country's welfare, in which welfare is inseparably bound the life, liberty and happiness of his countrymen. Now the labor leaders from Mr. Gompers down must know that the underlying prompting for all the tur- [Image of a man in a suit with a bow tie]. AILEY W. LEWIS, Practicing Attorney, Omaha, Neb. moil brought about on account of the long succession of recent strikes is the high cost of living; that the pretext for the high cost of living was the problematic long-continued scarcity of the necessaries of life, including labor, because of war; that the high cost of living has been condemned "ab initio;" that it was wrong in its prematureness, beginning before justified—and wrong in its present existence, continuing without cause as the war is over and it is known we have plenty in a land of plenty. These leaders must know the high cost of living to be a false prophet which the present democratic (?) national administration has allowed to stalk the country since pre-war days confusing and worrying many of us, making us easy prey to selfish agitators, dishonest leaders and unscrupulous profiters. The cure for the high price imposition as endorsed by labor leaders is "more pay" and more pay by striking The "more pay" idea whether supported by strikes or otherwise can not be the cure for the high cost of living; for the raising of prices by the owners of food is done at about the same time and in about the same manner as the raising of wages by strikes. Wages go up and prices go up—or—prices go up and wages go up. It's a case of "heads you win, tails I lose." The winner never changes, and the loser is always the same one, and the sufferers are always "we the poor." The miners' strike was not only a mistake from the more pay idea, but Ford THE UNIVERSAL CAR Ford cars have become such a world utility that it would almost seem as if every family ought to have its Ford car. Runabout, Touring Car, Coupe, Sedan, (the two latter have enclosed bodies), and the Truck Chassis, have really become a part and parcel of human life. You want one because its service will be profitable for you. We solicit your order at once because, while production is limited, it will be first come, first supplied. SAMPLE-HART MOTOR CO. 100% Ford Service 18th and Burt Streets OMAHA STRIKES was further error because it made possible great suffering among millions of poor people who need coal and cannot buy coal because coal shortage has prevented their employment whereby they earn the means to buy fuel and food. Perhaps it may be contended that technically the miners were not striking, but their action sheared only of their leader's express order to "go ahead," and pregnant with the implied order to "stand still," amounts to the same thing; for the coal shortage is not helped by the mining of coal. What the country needs is the prices for foodstuffs lowered, rather than wages for labor raised. The right way to lower the prices for foodstuffs is to do it directly and not indirectly, and the government or some government agency should attend to that. It is time this nation was learning that the wages for labor and the prices for food and the necessities of life must proceed co-extensively with each other according to some tolerable principle of equilibration, taking into consideration our national and international status and relationship. Mr. Gompers and his lieutenants must know that to keep our marvelous and gigantic combination of multidutinous industries a going our surplus production must be placed upon foreign markets, and that higher wages and higher prices which have proven disastrous in America will destroy our foreign market. We will always buy from foreign markets and it is the part of wisdom to sell upon foreign markets. It would be selfish and foolish to attempt to do neither. The high cost of living must end and wages will go down; this should create no alarm; for it is not what we earn, nor yet what we pay to live so much as it is what we can save after living decently. So when high prices and wages begin to fall, not by striking, but by voting, we should see to it that we have the kind of government that will apply a principle of equalization to earnings and the cost of living so that a respectable American citizen can have savings of such value as will promote happiness. THE DAVIS CASE. THE jury in the George Davis case, charged with assault with intent to murder Mayor Smith on the night of the riot, after practically three days' deliberation was unable to agree on a verdict and was discharged. The jury stood nine for conviction and three for acquittal from the outset. This fact is not without its significance. N. W. C. A. NOTES. The N. W. C. A. is having an association meeting January 7 at the home. Every member is requested to be present to consider business of importance to which the membership must give immediate attention. It was somewhat of a surprise to the association to learn that Mr. George, an old resident of Omaha who has been at the county hospital and was planning on coming to the home, died before he could be moved. His widow is at the home, together with five other persons—Mother Silvester, Mrs. Gabriel Young and Mr. Suffern. Every citizen of Omaha is asked to rally to the support of the association and help in carrying on this work that makes it possible to care for the aged dependents in the community. Be swift to hear and let thy life be sincere and with patience give answer. Bulba, Hardy Perennials, Poultry Supplies Fresh cut flowers always on hand Stewart's Seed Store 119 N. 16th St. Opp. Post Office Phone Douglas 977 Call Webster 1358 After 6 P. M. C. W. ANDERSON Upholstering of Chairs 3325 Emmet Street. Omaha Petersen & Michelsen Hardware Co. GOOD HARDWARE 2408 N St. Tel. South 102 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 F. WILBERG BAKERY Across from Alhambra Theatre The Best is None Too Good for Our Customers. Telephone Webster 673 C. H. MARQUARDT CASH MARKET Retail Dealer in Fresh and Salt Meats, Poultry, Oysters, etc 2003 Cuming St. Doug. 3831 Home Rendered Lard. We Smoke and Cure our own Hams and Bacon. J. A. Edholm E. W. Sherman Standard Laundry 24th, Near Lake Street Phone Webster 130 OMAHA PRINTING COMPANY THE OFFICE SUPPLY HOUSE Just Call Douglas 3889 Autos Everywhere Empire Cleaners and Dyers 707 South 16th St. OMAR WONDER FLOUR For Accurate and Dependable Service See WILLIAMSON DRUGS, TOILET ARTICLES. A CLASSIFIED DIRECTORY OF OMAHA'S COLORED BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL FIRMS A. F. PEOPLES PAINTING PAPERHANGING AND DECORATING Estimates Furnished Free. All Work Guaranteed. 4827 ERSKINE STREET. PHONE WALNUT 2111. SILAS JOHNSON Licensed Embalmer and Funeral Director The place known for its quality service, and reasonable prices We spare no pains for our complete chapel service. Open day and night. Phone Webster 248. For Pierce-Arrow Limonsine Service, Call CHAS, BOYD (After Midnight) Tyler 4119 Service With Class—Car Warm and Cozy. Watch This Space The Business That Will Occupy This Space Wishes Its Friends a 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 ATTENTION! LISTEN! MEN OF OMAHA Are you interested in giving your wife one day's rest during the week with no dinner to get and no worrisome dishes to wash? If so, take advantage of SOUTH & THOMPSON'S delicious 50-cent Sunday Dinner. Regular Weekly Dinner, 35c. Phone Web. 4566 2418 No. 24th St. Allen Jones, Res. Phone W. 204 Andrew T. Reed, Res. Phone Red 5210 JONES & REED FUNERAL PARLOR 2314 North 24th St. Web. 1100 Lady Attendant EAT AT WEST CAFE Good Cooking, Reasonable Prices 1712 North 24th St. T. J. ASHLEY, Prop. MISS ALICE MARSHALL Artistic Hairdresser Student of Madame J. C. Walker Parlor 1835 North 23d Street Phone Webster 2687. Satisfaction Guaranteed Open for Business the BOOKER T. WASHINGTON HOTEL Nicely Furnished Steam Heated Rooms, With or Without Board. 523 North 15th St. Omaha, Neb. Phone Tyler 287. 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 DR. W. W. PEEBLES DENTIST 220 So. 13th St. (Over Pope's Drug Store) Telephone: Douglas 7812 --- Announcing Our Great Annual Clearance Sale of Ready-to-Wear Beginning Friday, December 26 at Prices That Have Been Radically Reduced Burgess-Nash Company “Everybody's Store” Events and Persons Mr. John H, Broomfield attended the auction sale of stock and farm imple- ments at the farm of T. A, Butterfield, Calhoun, Neb., and bought for use on his farm the following: Two milch cows. one Holstein Hereford bull, one cream separatorfi one disc, one mower, one hay rack and other ar- ticles. A chance for the kiddies to earn a prize. Read Monitor Mother Goose offer on page six. » Have you joined the N. A. A. C. P. yet? Why not? ‘The Rev. Mary B. Palmer of Pasa- dena, Cal., who has been the guest of her sister, Mrs. James H. Smith of North Thirty-fourth street for the past three weeks, left last Friday for Pitts- burgh, Pa., where she will spend the winter. Mrs. Smith desires to ex- press her appreciation to the friends who helped to make Mrs, Palmer’s stay in the city so pleasant. For special bargains in stocks, bonds and real estate see Fred Wil- liams, Monitor office. Douglas 3224. The Leonard Wood political club held an informal meeting at the home of John W. Long Tuesday. E. F. Morearty, Lawyer, 640 Bee Building. Douglas 3841.—Adv, Miss Helen Lucas, a student in the University of Towa, is spending her vacation with her sister, Miss Ger- trude Lucas, of The Monitor staff. For big bargains and safe invest- ments sce Fred C. Williams, Douglas 3224, ‘Thomas Wilson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Alphonso Wilson, who Is a student at the Western university, Quindaro, Kans., arrived in the city Sunday morning to spend the holidays with his parents. “Tommie” is growing fast, likes his school and making good. Mrs, 8. D. Marsh and Mrs. Luella Walls of the South Side were pleas- ant callers at The Monitor office this week, Photos painted in oil colors by our method, beautiful and look alive. Send $1 with photo for sample. De- seribes color fully. We copy and en- large all kinds of pictures. Satisfac- tion guaranteed. _ Representatives wanted. The Photo Color Studio, 2866 Saratoga street, Omaha, Neb. ‘Mrs. George A. Love, who under- went an operation at the University hospital last week, is steadily improv- ing and hopes to be able to return home the latter part of this week, North Side taxi, J. D. Lewis, pro- prietor, Two limousines with heat. Stand phone, Web. 1490; residence phone, Web. 949, Miss Gertrude Lucas has been con- fined at home this week by sickness. Mr. Charles E. Moton, the genial new director of the War Camp Com- munity, returned last week from a flying trip to his home in St, Louis. By “flying trip” it must not be under- stood that Mr, Moton is either an aviator or a high flyer. FOR SALE—Four-room cottage, partly modern, located at 2212 North ‘Twenty-seventh street, for $750 cash Call Tyler 897. N, W. Ware. Several of the younger married set planned and successfully carried out a pleasant surprise last Saturday night on Mrs. T. P, Mahammitt and presented her with a beautiful elec- tric cofee percolator. The presenta- tion speech was made by Harry Bu- ford. = Drs. Singleton & Singleton, dentists, 111 South 14th street. Quality and efficiency our motto. Miss Rossie Moore, who is attend- ing Western university, arrived home Sunday morning to spend the holidays, He that shows passion tells the enemy where he may hit him.—Chi- nese Proverb. A chance for the kiddies to earn a prize. Read Monitor Mother Goose offer on page six. Be kind. DAVIS JURY CANNOT AGREE; DISCHARGED Veniremen Trying Man Charged With Attack on Mayor, In Jury Room Two Nights and Day. _ Unable to agree on a verdict after ‘two nights and a day in the jury ‘room, the jury which heard the evi- ‘dence in the case of George Davis was discharged by District Judge this Saturday morning, The jury stood nine for conviction and three for acquittal and did not change throughout the long delib- eration, according to one of the jurors. Identified hy Mayor | He was fdentified with the great- est certainty by Mayor Smith, who, hnowever, made his first identification ‘from an old photograph of Davis | which bears little resemblance to him. John Overbay also testified that he saw Davis strike the mayor. Over- bay had known Davis before the night of the riot, Russell Norgard testi- |ffed that he saw Davis in the mob Just before the attack on the mayor. | Davis’ defense was an alibi. Six |persons testified that he was at his home from 8:15 in the evening of Sunday, September 28, the night of the riot, until he left for work the next morning. Says He Went Home | Davis himself admitted he was at jthe court house about 3 o'clock that Sunday afternoon, He said he went from there to a near-beer saloon at Sixteenth and Davenport, where he played cards and drank whisky until [about 7:30 that evening and then shortly after that time he went home ‘in a taxicab, i | County Attorney Shotwell has set December 29th as the date of a new ltrtal. PROMINENT OBERLIN BUSINESS MAN VISITS CITY Mr. H. C. Tuck, a successful busi- ness man of Oberlin, Ohio, who has the only house decorator store in that thriving Ohio educational center, has been an Omaha visitor for two weeks, Mr. Tuck has a number of men of both races in his employ. He left for Oberlin Friday afternoon, MRS. EMILY SCOTT SUCCUMBS APTER LONG ILLNESS Mrs. Emily Scott, aged 80 years, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs, Mary E. Dickerson, 3412 Evans street, ‘Tuesday morning after a protracted illness. Although Mrs, Scott had been a great sufferer for several months she was always cheerful and uncomplaining. Born in Virginia, she ee for many years a resident of ‘Danville, Va., removing from there to | Loutavite, Ky. About twelve years ago she came to Omaha to make her home with her danghter. Her hus- band was a Methodist minister promi- ences of Virginia and Kentucky. Mrs. |Seott is survived by her daughter, srs Dickerson; four grandchildren. Charles W, and Hunley Dickerson and Mrs, Dewey Allen, all of Omaha, and Miss Belle Bryant of Chicago; and seven great grandchildren, The funeral will be held Friday morning at 11 o'clock from St, John’s A. M, E. church, with interment in Forest Lanw cemetery, (FUNERAL OF WELL KNOWN CIPIZEN Mrs. Emma Ray, a well-known citi- zen of Omaha who died Wednesday after a long illness. was buried the following Friday, Funeral services were held at the home of her daugh- ter, Mrs. A. J. Austin, 4911 North Forty-second street, internment at Forest Lawn cemetery. Rev. W. C. Williams conducted the services, Mrs. Ray, who has lived in Omaha for over 30 years, leaves behind to mourn her loss a daughter, Mrs. A. J. Austin, and a step-son, Mr. William Ray, and a host of friends. Are you a member of the N. A. A, Cc. P.? If not, why not? THE MONITOR GREEN—WATSON, One of the prettiest weddings of the season was celebrated Wednesday evening at 8:30 at the home of the bride’s parents, 2925 Grant street. The contracting parties were Miss Wil- helmina Watson, born in Omaha, graduate of Omaha High School, past president of the Phi Delta and asso- ciate matron of Hiawatha Chapter No. 57; and Mr, Wade Hampton Green, born in South Carolina, reared and edueated in Texas and a resident of Omaha for 10 years. Mr, Green, who lis treasurer of the local chapter of the Railway Benevolent Association, is a thrifty, steady and well-thought- of young man, ‘The bride wore a gown of silver lace over white satin, with white silk tassels at end of sash ends, the veil of white net with crown of orange blossoms is known as the Phi Delta |vell and was worn first by Mrs, Fran- ces Peoples, next by Mrs. Mary Har- rold. the third wearer the bride her- self. Her Jewels were those worn by her mother 35 years ago, a cameo ‘locket and twin bracelets, She car- |ried a bouquet of white roses. In the bridal party were her sister, [Miss Cuma Watson, who wore a hand. some hand-made frock of white Geor- gette over white satin; best man, EB. W, Killingsworth, boyhood schoolmate and friend of the groom. Just before the ceremony Miss Pearl Ray sang “I Love You Truly.” Another sister of the bride, Miss Otis Watson, played ke wedding march. The bride was ee away by her father who cele- brated his own happy day by wearing |the same socks at his daughter's wed- ding which he wore at his own, The house was prettily decorated [with ferns. ‘Those in charge of the elaborate refreshments served the | many guests and friends were Mrs Charles Hicks and Mrs, William Brown, Quantities of beautiful and useful gifts were showered upon the couple. Rev, W. ©, Williams per- formed the ceremony, ‘The newly wedded pair amid the congratulations and chafing of friends left for the home on Twenty-eighth and Ohio streets, which the groom has purchased for his bride. PROMINENT TEXAS EDUCATOR ANSWERS FINAL SUMMONS (Special to The Monitor.) Prairieview, Tex., Dec. 23.—Prof. E. L. Blackshear, for many years promi- nent in educational work in Texas and for several years president of M Christmas JUST ONE MONTH AGO TODAY MARKED THE ADVENT OF THE 5 Nebraska State Health & : Accident Insurance Co. AN EPOCH IN THE INSURANCE WORLD Perhaps no other company of its kind and age has ever gathered such a host of policyholders and multitude of friends in such a short time. This Company founded by men imbued with the spirit of democracy, and charac- terized by its indiscriminate methods of operation, bids fair to become one of the leading companies of its kind in the field. The directors and officers of the NEBRASKA STATE are men well versed in the needs of the insuring public as regards to insurance. Therefore the policies issued by this Company are constructed in a manner to give the greatest possible benefits for a minimum. premium, The NEBRASKA STATE has adopted as its slogan and watchword “EQUALITY BEFORE THE LAW,” and the dictates of such are being carried out in detail in every department of the Company. The Directors, Officers, and Agents of the NEBRASKA STATE wish their many friends and policyholders A Merry Christmas and a Happy and Prosperous New Year ACCIDENT INSURANCE CO. OF OMAHA, NEBRASKA 527-622 PAXTON BLOCK Phone Douglas 5575 OFFICERS J. E. VON DORN, ¢ President and General Manager M. N. WRIGTH, Vice President and Field Mgr. . LYTLE A. DILLAVOU, AGENTS DIRECTORS Secretary and Agency Director. M. B. Davis J. E. von Dorn A, A, MARKS, John Union M. N. Wrigth Treasurer. Frank Union Lytle A. Dillavou WM. M. FRANKLIN, J. D. Crum A. A, Marks Assistant Secretary. John R. Lemma Wm. M. Franklin J. D, CRUM, W._E. Newby H. Sheanin Assistant to Vice President. J, H, Andrews N. Kreiselman N. KREISELMAN, H. Rodkavich Assistant Treasurer. Edward Porter r H. SHEANIN, Assistant Supt. of Agents, AGENTS WANTED. Prairieview State Normal, died here last week. For the last few years he has been state superintendent of ex- tension work among the farmers where his services in promoting agri- cultural interests and vocational farming have been invaluable. Prof. Blackshear was @ graduate of Wilber- force university. He was the author of several scientific articles and re- aived recognition from the Univer- ‘sity of Stockholm on his treatise on “phe Advantage of Compressed Air in /Modern Mechanics.” The cement requirements of North China will probably soon be supplied by domestic production. One large con- cern is said to control this industry tn North China, and its plant Is located at Tangshan, a small town about 100 miles northeast of Tientsin, on the Pe- King-Mukden railway, It is equipped with modern machinery. and secures its supply of limestone on the site of the works. Written by Famous King. A letter bearing what is believed to be the only authentic signature of King Ferdinand of Spain—co-patron with Queen Isabella of the expedition of Columtus to the new world—that is extant in this country, forms one of the most important additions to the collections of the Historical soctety of New Mexico, The letter is written ta his cousin, the duke of Infantazzo. ‘The document, which is dated Dee. 28, 1512, is remarkably well preserved. It deals with the arrangements for the approaching marriage of the king's niece and the duke's son, The letter concludes: “Everything is already prepared for the wedding, Including the money which is to be given the said court as agreed.” ‘The signature affixed Is Ferdinand’s famous “Yo, El Rey (1, the King)." THE CHEERFUL CHERUB Through life's mad rosh there comes to me At times 2 little peeceful stop Like standing in a crowded street Right by a nice big traffic cop. (7 RorcRne @.\{ bf 2 China to Make Cement. Subscribers, | Attention, Please! | _ Many Subscriptions Are Expir-— ing at This Time - Look at the Yellow Label on your paper. If it reads | 941-19,” or “Sept. 19” your subscription is due. Please drop | - “in Monitor office and pay or phone and our collector will call. RACE BOOKS AND PERIODICALS Our Bove ani Gir 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. 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Mike in the audience, watched him, fasei nated; but at the end of the selection with a disappointed air, he turned te leave. “How did ye like it, Mike? asked his friend. “Come away!” said Mike, in disgust. “Oi’ve been wath: in’ him for half an hour, and he hasn't hit one of thim yet!” = A chance for the kiddies to earn a prize. Read Monitor Mother Goose offer on page six. , fia ee a COOL - ‘ | Bi ‘ | ae i: 4 a er. 7 j ee « ATac Home’ xy musical home, and the ~t oY m ph ono In fplayer- prano enables you, yourse Se ae clays ical /olk-50n95 or jaya Your fasennting Oymphonola will nake ‘your evenings at, home a, joy.to| shich you wil eagerly look fotard. Frc mony that would otherwot by cat in s¢¢king pleasure, will soon A 16, lod &will always be your se MICKEL BROS. CO. 15th and Harney Sts. THE MONITOR THE MOTHER GOOSE FAIRY BOOK 2 Paes w# By Eleanor Schorer Zag wy ae ; Pr ag C3 ‘a Cy Yi Ja yy $ eT 5") i; iy, Vp f= om yo pape | /, ~OXo > Hf : a ea ae wr Gere 3a E A Aa pene e ee, Me mm’ Ss ) ee a) oy k | EA x Ce y x 4 a 2 oN as 1) PA SS) 8 oN RA GN ae: y ; am: & es A 2 a gt ‘ Ta ey 2 iy \ i ir Wa ve A p Sy - "7 eS Pie ~ agi Tay —_! ee ae ra LS) Lie etna aa See Boe nines To-day is Oct. 29. In two days Hallowe'en will be here. All Mother ‘The old woman went to sweep the cobwebs out of the sky and give Goose Land is preparing for a revelry. Peter Pumpkin-eater és in an aw- ‘fhe face of Mr. Moon its annual washing. How be bellowed when she ul fix. Every orange pumpkin has hied itself off to be christened ‘Jack mopped out his ears with lots of soap and water! But he smiled again, O’Lantern” and left Peter without a morsel to eat or even a shell to, keep more brightly than ever, when she took out the candle stumps that were nis wife in. almost bumed out and put in big new fresh ones. Y es eR Ok Sac haga A gl ae Ra igapan af EY dn oe bo, sata oo ee PU =. ~ oo 0 ih yt © » JA yy Usd) meses Fh [Ze a ae DN aa? N pore Nie XN AT a { SS?" ee SZ 9 +f To this music on Hallow Eve, Nixies dance with Babbling Brook, Ghosts, Goblins, Fairies, Elves, witch women, witch men and all Mother ‘Goose's people who have stout hearts come to gambol and frolic and tell spook shies to se they can frghln eich ote, Of cours, they never can, for every gne knows that spook stories are, ibs. But it is heaps o° ‘and Mothér Goose wishes each kidd; i Pr ET Yok pe Gener ae Ri Har ad ey, Neha. FP Teh Sf eat | Ba ese Sle RR ct ee eee ag ae a hs a ‘ ae % ese Te en ee Kiddies’ Korner and little pigs in it Instead of ladies and gentlemen. “We should have a palace of onr own, of our own kind, and we wouldn't fuss over It the way some creatures fuss over palaces, We wouldn't bother about sweeping ft and polishing the great brass door knockers, for there wonldn't be any brass door knockers.” “But I won't live in a palace which has to he closed at all,” sald Miss Ham, “nd that part of the job would fall hack on me, T suppose.” “And upon me,” said Mrs. Pink Pig. “Nonsense,” said Shr Percival Pork, “we wouldn't do such a thing as to ask yon two to keep the palace clean, We @oa't want It clean. “We want regular plz palace, a new kind, with mud und dirt and nice dirty pigs in It, not any fine kind of a polished up palace of marble walls and shining wooden floors.” “And we'll all behave as creatures would like to behave in palaces if only DADDY'S EVENING FUFAIRY TALE &3 Gy MARY GRANAY BONNER THE PIG PALACE. “Often where ne lived,” seid Str reer ey en et ad rea See =u evant ERR fie oe) os ei Sar “up te Daten Master Pink Piz, ~ te ee ila Ip. edi Se ee er etna ee Sir Benjamin Ba con, “We'll diz down in the earth with our good, strong snouts and we'd find delicions grubs. “We won't have our meals served on golden plat- ters, but on nice muddy pigpen tr- bles.” “You mean pal- ace, tables.” sald Sir Percival Pork “Yex, palace ta bles,” said Sir Benjamin. “Well, that sort [gee [erin BB § @aAae2 ay (ao Fou a) one | L F “Up to Date.” and I'm young and up to date.” “You flatter yourself," said Pinky Pig. “Oh, well, let him,” said Grandfa- ther Porky, “for we have something else to talk about now.” “I wonld like to use our old name,” said Sir Benjamin Bacon, “The only trouble would be,” said Mrs. Pink Pig, “that we don't really live in a palace.” “No,” said Ham, “we don't. We live tn a pen. T don't believe anyone would call this a palace.” “Because It isn't a palace It's a pen,” squealed Miss Ham. “And we can't make a palace of tt," said Mrs. Pink Pig. “There 1s no law against it,” sald Sir Percival Pork, “and if there were Td do away with that law and choose @ new ofie in its place.” “That isn’t the way laws are usm ally tade, ix it?” asked Mrs. Pink Pig. “By one person doing away with one and then choosing another? 1 didn't know there were laws by num ber, I thouzht there were laws made ‘as they were needed to keep folks In order.” “That's the old-fashioned way of thinking about them, but not my way.” sald Sir Percival Pork. “Besides,” said Sir Benjamin Ba eon, “it wonld he nice to have a new Kind of palace.” “Of course,” said Sir Percival Pork “There have been too many of these Palaces I've heard of with courtyards and beautiful towers and turrets, and Beautiful tadies and gorgeous men, “Now we should have a change. We should have a change of scenery and people and creatures, We should have a painee of wd. decorated with pig weed nnd we shold have bie nies “Well, that sort “Palace of Mud.” of a palace is all right. Tt would only be a change of name,” said Miss Ham. “Yes, that will sult me, too,” sald Mrs, Pink Pig. “We wouldn't have any other kind.” said Sir Percival. “We would be homesick if we did.” if “Very homesick if we did,” said Str Benjamin, “Very homesick," squealed the rest of the pigs “The pi palace or picnen, whteh ever we call It, will always be kept homelike for us,” ended Grandfather Porky. Blotting Up Brby. Mother had Jett Betty to mind the baby. When she came in baby was sercaming and Betty was trying to Stuff sone paper ito its mouth, “Why, what ever are you doing to the poor child?” asked mother, “Well, mother, baby has drunk some ink. so Tim trying 16 get her to eat some blotting poper!” fe iia, alld ate, Te ate, The London housing bord tas im spected 2.000 houses chat may he con: verted Into flats, Of these 1,000 have heen approved and work is to be com- meneed humedintely, Work has also been hezun on 8.000 houses, PSA OAM A Ygga NO wy I A ON 23 7 in TPN je SY , Ves Ne 5 V3 : ae) A : 4) : a eV NN es cY ee > pes pe OW, SACO Cente So i To-day is Oct. 29. Im two days Hallowe'en will be here. All Mother Goose Land is preparing for a revelry. Peter Pumpkin-eater is in an aw- ful fix. Every orange pumpkin has hied itself off to be christened “Jack O’Lantern” and left Peter without a morsel to eat or even a shell to, keep his wife in. ene aw eee agp I a Ld MS ae SRE | <4 oe Py. 7, CTY ie a A NS f > SN RO —_ 4 > ne ey Oe mG, OF 4 Lc opeentee as f 4 F Bre oe Cy Ne i Lo f | J D =) See ie : n a2 secret dell stand the orange-faced fellows named “Jack O’Lan- tern.” Their smiles, together with those of newly-washed Mr. Moon, ee eek een 0 ame oo tits woes. !” Blewts Black Sheep. “Grunt!” goes Piggy Grunt, Carrion Crow caws, Waddle Duck quacks, Cock Robin chips, “chireep;” Pissinthe- py: THE - eee AKITCHEN ees eICABINET icsed Rian Thal ideas: wae han ae ohOeE FEEDING THE CHILDREN. a ee cet Tor these 18 to Meee e <vstem of care or feeding BORD eat. Further a child _ rusted. No mother can _ clan's examination and a thorough one, “including a’ blood test. 1 will pay Parents and it will be profitable for the state and nation to see that every child Is examined every year. By the system of height and weight charts seni out by the children’s bureau, any mother may know whether her child approaches the normal or not and, If “underweight, he should be examined at onee. Children need whole wheat. Other cereals may be used for variety. ‘They need fat, particularly butterfat, whieh ‘contains the wonderful substance which promotes growth. ‘They should have sugar in moderate quantities and an abundance of fruit and fresh vege- tables, especially those like spinach, chard and lettuce, for in them also 1s this ife-promoting principle found in milk, butter and cream. Another food that a well-nourished child should have Is the egg. Serve one in some form dally for each ehild. Then fruit of various kinds, orange juice particularly, are good for infants, Prunes, figs, dates and raisins when well masticated or cooked, are most wholesome for children, Apples, baked, are especially good; bananas when thoroughly ripe and scraped to free them from the stringy fibers are also good. As exch fruit has some valuable property In itself It Is wise to have a variety. Children fed on prunes with no other fruit will develop scurvy, so that orange Juice with potatoes is recommended for that trouble, ‘The young child can take orange juice; the older ones are able to také potatoes, Fish, if fresh and carefully cooked, Is a food which inay be given children In place of meat. Poultry, if one can afford it, is another good food for the child. Cornment, mush, rice and pota toes once # day to young children are all good foods, provided they are well Seeds Enterprise is @ sprout that ts pruned by experience. A woman doesn't necessarily ery when she sheds tears Matrimony has cured wany an old bachelor of selfishness. Any man who buys # mule is sure to have a kick coming. More people are pinched by pore erty than by the police. ‘The ope season for hunting trou ble lusts 205 days a year. pagent ioe Give the Monitor Advertisers Your Trade. {ae WATERS BARNHART PRINTING Cu. ex 2 a 8 8 as fo OMAHA 5 i a a ee a ae) . Phone Res. Phone Webster 682 Webster 2047 Residence 3318 Emmett St. Ss. MOATTES TRANSFER CO. We Do All Kinds of Hauling ; i Trunks Delivered to Any Part of the % Clty. 3 f Stand, 2218 No 2uth St. OMAHA Sosdecistectooeioatendrtontetnstecetnaboresine. senate iodioting beeen : Masonic and Lodge Rituals ; £ KIPSER'S BOOK STORE : 221 No. 16th St. 3 : Loyal Hotel Bldg. ; Soeoeetpeete ceeded SUITS AT $45 and up CAN YOU BEAT IT? Victory Tailors i 1612 Capitol Ave. C. §. JOHNSON sud Fard Fel. Domelun 1702 | 1 KINDS OF COAL and COKE at POPULAR PRICES. Best for the Money £. A. 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Es Wado LX Gl & N A Lipr IP | Wk \ a Ve =, Ss [a , , qb : in es Th ee art 8 ys Zs d Wel Gitier pupmatone, te bine bs Thang a 7 Dornfhtsie x hy Ahch a 4 Watt Cpe z fg {Kesyge] NILE QUEEN [Kye 4 Preparations for Hair and Skin i For sale at all Drug Stores and first class Beauty Parlors , FREE! DeLuxe Beauty Book write today for a copy FREE! , } KASHMIR CHEMICAL COMPANY ‘312 South Clark Street, Chicago Dept. 00000 Telephone Dr. L. BE. Britt Upstairs Douglas 2672 Douglas 7812 P D CG ope Drug Co. Candies, Tobacco, Drugs, Rubber Goods and Sundries. PRESCRIPTIONS OUR SPECIALTY, 18th and Farnam Streets, Omaha, Nebraska Among the Churches The Woman's Auxiliary will hold their annual birthday party at the rectory New Year's day from 3 to 9 p. m. PALESTINE, TEXAS. Sloppy and rainy weather continues, but the churches have held appropriate services. Rev. Bolden has been sick in bed for the past two weeks, but is improving rapidly. Rev. Carter and family have moved to Nasota to take up work in a new field. We regret losing so valuable a citizen. The Pilgrim Rest Baptist church and St. Mark's Baptist church both had good services on Sunday. Rev. Cowen has arrived in the city to take the pastorate of Grant Chapel A. M. E. church. Rev. White was in the city recently. Rev. Sherman of Nacogdoches was a visitor here this week and preached at South Union Baptist church to a crowded house. The Invincible Concert company rendered an excellent program at the city hall last Friday night under the auspices of Lincoln high school. We would like to have them return at any time. Mrs. Rillar Bonner died this morning. R. A. Monica has bought out the National Trading Company and is putting in a full stock of goods. Mr. S. T. Williamson went to Houston last Friday. When he returned he brought another with him. We wish them happiness. Rev. Ellis of Pilgrim Rest Baptist church is doing some good work. The parsonage is almost completed and will be a credit when done. Miss Zaro Potter has accepted a position with the R. A. Monica grocery store and is making good. LA GRANGE, TEXAS. The weather has been very cold the last week, and made all business very dull in these parts. The high price of wood is a proposition which must be reckoned with in meeting these conditions of living. We do not believe it is out of place to make a plea for better, more comfortable church houses. The lack of fuel and the very bad condition of most Negro churches makes it out of the question to expect anyone to attend the church services during the winter months. Let us see to it that we have respectable houses of worship that will be a credit to the towns and communities. Sick: Mesdames Polly Smith, Sallie Scott, Mattie E. Phearse, Mabel Schermack, and Masters Emmett and Horace Randolph and Mr. Charles Smith 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. HAPEL A. M.E. CHURCH 5233 South 25th Street VICES Sunday school, 1 p. m.;* preaching, 8 p. m. nights. 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. Church of St. Philip the Deacon (EPISCOPAL) Church of St. Philip the Deacon (EPISCOPAL) Twenty-first Between Nicholas and Paul Sts. REV. JOHN ALBERT WILLIAMS, PRIEST Sunday services, 7:30, 10 and 11 a. m. and 8 p. m. COME. YOU ARE WELCOME. OF DIVINITY National People's Mission Franklin Streets m.; Sunday school, 1:15 p. m. telling every Thursday 8 p. m. , Pastor and G. O. P. BENEDICT THE MOOR (Cholic) every month. BENEDICTION—8 p. m., lices to be held temporarily in Sacred Inney Streets. Everybody welcome. BISILLY, S. J., Pastor. CHURCH OF DIVINITY Inter-Denominational People's Mission 26th and Franklin Streets Preaching, 11 a. m., 7:30 p. m.; Sunday school, 1:15 p. m. Prayer and conference meeting every Thursday 8 p. m. REV. A. WAGNER, Pastor and G. O. P. 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. ALLEN CHAPEL A. M. E. CHURCH Rev. J. A. Broadnax, Pastor. Services were good all day. Rev. Sam Fantz, who is a splendid preacher, conducted services. Two converts joined church, and five others, making a total of seven to enroll. Collections for the day. $38.00. All services were well attended Sunday. Six were added to the church. The church held its annual election and all officers were reelected. The sick are improving. ZION BAPTIST CHURCH. Rev. W. H. Botts, Pastor. The services were well attended last Sunday. In the morning the pastor spoke on "Comfort," and at night his theme was "A Christmas Wish." Both sermons delighted his hearers, and several additions were made to the church. The sick of the church include Sister Martha Turner, who is improving at the University hospital, and Deacon Flannagan and little Olive Jackson, at their respective homes. Mr. E. M. Williamson, one of Zion's most faithful members, is here from Alliance, Neb., visiting his nephew, Mr. Neal Dotson. Mr. Williamson is recovering from a month's illness caused by rheumatism. On the last night in the old year, December 31, services will be held at this church. Social hour will be held from 8 to 10. Come out and enjoy this opportunity to get acquainted. Sermon and devotional hours from 10 to 12. Regular services next Lord's day. An especial welcome extended to strangers. CHURCH OF ST. PHILIP THE DEACON Rev. John Albert Williams, Priest The regular services have been resumed and are well attended. The adult Bible class, taught by Mr. Thomas Reese at 10 o'clock every Sunday morning, is growing steadily in interest. The fiscal year ends December 31 instead of May 1 as formerly. Members are respectfully reminded of this and are asked to pay up any arrearages on their pledges that may be outstanding. The Christmas tree and children's party will be held in the Guild rooms Saturday night at 8 o'clock. [Portrait of a man] (Catholic) THE MONITOR (Copyright, 1919, by the Western Newspaper Union.) For a dying man, Mark Walton was strangely jovial, cheerless and reconciled. The flat had gone forth from his physician that his days were numbered, and when some twenty friends and relatives were invited to his house at a prescribed hour one afternoon, they stared at one another and then at the flower-decorated house, at an orchestra made up of violin, 'cello and harp in an alcove, and then through an open doorway into the capacious dining room, where a table was set gleaming with crystal and silver as though anticipatory of some rare festal occasion. "I wonder what we are here for?" whispered a half-third cousin of their host to an equally distant relative. "Supposed it was to say good-by to a dying man," came the low-spoken response, "but the layout suggests a feast." When dinner was announced and the guests trooped into the dining room they found Mr. Walton propped up in an invalid chair, pale and thin, but with a welcoming smile on his face. He remained at the table, but partook very sparingly of the meal, while urging his guests to enjoy a good dinner. He chatted familiarly with one and all of those present. His niece, Estelle Bliss, a great favorite with the old man, sar at his right hand. The chair at his left was occupied by Alan Bruce. The latter was a young man in nowise related to Mr. Walton, but he had been a sort of occasional secretary for the latter off and on for a year. "My friends," spoke Mr. Walton, when the sumptuous repast had been dispatched, "you include all the people, relatives and friends, for whom I have a warm sentiment of confidence and liking. I wish you to enjoy a pleasant evening--music and dancing and visiting together, and toward midnight when you have fully enjoyed yourselves I will meet you all in the library. There I wish to distribute my fortune among you." There was a vast flutter among the throng. Suddenly vague hopes were raised. The envious ones looked at Estelle and Alan. But all the innocent, gentle-hearted thought of Estelle was fidelity to this good old man, while Alan considered that he had been well paid for all he had done for a generous employer, and had no right to expect any share in the announced distribution. "My physician, Mr. Walton," pursued, tells me I may live here a month. In another climate perhaps a half a year, so I am going away and you will probably never see me again. I want no squabbling over my small possessions when I am gone, but harmony and satisfaction among you all. I have converted my holdings into ready cash. Each of you will receive a *sealed envelope containing what I have thought best and just to award you. I would prefer that none of you ever discloses the amount you have received. Estelle and Alan drifted together, danced together, conversed together all the evening. They were very well acquainted and had become warm friends. When the good-night melody was played each one of the group passed into the library, received a seated envelope, and Mr. Walton shook hands with them with a kindly word and they saw him for the last time, for he died on his journey South two days later. Alan Bruce was startled and then mystified as he opened the envelope addressed to himself. It contained twenty one thousand dollar bills. In a corner of the envelope, however, wadded up as if it had got there accidentally, was a note, or rather what was left of it. The same bore an old date. The signature was torn off it. Had been made out to "Robert Thorne," whoever he was, and was canceled by him. "Paid in full." Alan placed the twenty thousand dollars in a safety deposit box and said nothing to anybody about it. But he did a deal of thinking. Somehow he felt that there must be some mistake. Had he got money intended for someone else. And then the mystery of the canceled note. He learned that it had leaked out that Estelle had received only five hundred dollars, and that many were censuring Mr. Walton for leaving so mean a pittance to his favorite niece. One day he met Estelle on the street. "Mr. Bruce," she said, "I value your good opinion and I know you respected and esteemed Uncle Mark. People are condemning him because he left me only five hundred dollars. The truth is he acted most liberally, for we learned he had paid five thousand dollars father owed to a Mr. Thorne. Father is like another being since that terrible load is honorably lifted from his shoulders. Are you ill?" No! Only electrified with a sudden illumination. In a flash Alan discerned that there had indeed been a mistake. The twenty thousand dollars and the canceled note were intended for Estelle and the five hundred dollars for himself! He was so glad that this was reversed, so noble, so unselfish, that in her secret soul Estelle Bliss held to the belief that he was the grandest man in the whole world. She was an heilress now but oh, how joyfully she accepted Alan when he spoke of the love he could no longer restrain. Paid in Full By WALTER J. DELANEY Western Newspaper Union Striking embroidery (so popular this fall) carried in o珍珠 gray silk and crystal beads. A new silhouette idea which bids fair to gain marked popularity. Satin and serge frocks are showing cutout embroideries in large, splashy designs. Fur hats combined with fabrics are expected to be a large item in winter millinery. An interesting jumper blouse which recently was shown combined grenadine colored chiffon velvet with tan margot lace sleeves. For sheer grace there is no material equal to duvetyn. Deep bands of lace finish the buttons of evening capes. Soft gray and beige are the best colors for long gloves. Satin trims so many afternoon dresses of cotton volle. Heavy white linen is most favored for sport blouses. The square cape is new and interesting. Long mousquetaire gloves have returned. THE CHEERFUL CHERUB When I can walk in gooey mud My silent rapture knows no bounds. I love to pull my rubbers up It makes such nice expressive sounds. The Trouble With Velvet. She was a young business woman who had a great deal of scorn for the women of her acquaintance who did not work. So one day when one of them chanced to ask her about the wearing qualities of velvet for a dress she remembered and delivered a velled reproof. "Well. I like my velvet dress," she returned. "And it has worn well. Velvet always wears well if you aren't too good a sitter. Then it gets very slick and shiny." OPENING SOON We will open the Monarch Dance Hall as soon as the coal question is settled, and will conduct it under the same conditions as we have the Dreamland during the past year. 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