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Go to the Court House This Week and Register GROWING, THANK YOU! $2.00 a Year. 5c a Copy Only Three Historical Stories in History of Nations, Washington, Colin and Roosevelt, Were Better Illified for Presidency Declares President Minister. SPEAKS AS A PATH NOT AS A PARTISAN Dr. Violette Extols Character and Qualifications of Successful Governor General of Cuba and Pacifcator of Moroland—Congregation Approves Sentiments. (Special to The Monitor by Staff Correspondent.) KANSAS City, March 16.—That the admirers and supporters of General Leonard Wood are not confined to any one section is shown by the econium which he is receiving from all sorts and conditions of men round about the Kaw. Wood sentiment is strong among the members of our race in Missouri and Kansas, but that this sentiment is by no means confined to our people is indicated by a sermon on "Great Americans." which was preached here last Sunday night in Central Christian church. The large audience frequently applauded the speaker, showing how fully he voiced their sentiments. Here is the report as published in the Kansas City Star: Only three men in American history —Washington, Lincoln and Roosevelt— have been better qualified for the LEONARD WOOD. Major General, United States Army, presidency than General Leonard Wood, Dr. E. E. Violette told his congregation at the Central Christian church last night in the first of a series of sermons on "Great Americans." A congregation that filled the church applauded when Dr. Violette explained he did not want his sermon accepted in the spirit of partisanship, and added: "But I am hoping that our next president, whoever he may be, has the ability, the character, the courage and the patriotism of General Wood." Criticisms in General's Favor. A ripple of laughter swept over the audience when Dr. Violette referred to the criticisms enemies of General Wood have advanced as "reasons" why he should not be nominated. "They say he is a doctor." Dr. Violette said. "Well, now, in the name of high heaven, aren't we sick?" "They say he is a soldier. George Washington was a soldier; so was Grant, and some of you, perhaps. And no one can say doing one's duty is bad. "And then they say he has the spirit of Theodore Roosevelt. Now, that's what I like about him." Applause interrupted Dr. Violette when he mentioned Roosevelt. "All of us may not have agreed with Theodore Roosevelt in everything," he said, "but even his worst enemies must admit he was 100 per cent American." "Not All Are Good Americans." In explaining the rule he had followed in selecting subjects for the "Great Americans" series of sermons, Dr. Violette declared Wood had not been chosen because he is a presidential candidate. "I believe a great American stands THE MONITOR A NATIONAL WEEKLY NEWSPAPER DEVOTED TO THE INTERESTS OF COLORED AMERICANS. THE REV. JOHN ALBERT WILLIAMS. Editor for something," he said, "that means more to us as a people than all else in the world. Because a man is a candidate for the presidency is no reason that he is a great American. Indeed, not all those whose hats are in the rings' of both parties are good Americans, by any means." Overcome Many Handicaps. A brief sketch of General Wood's rugged life, the versatility of achievement and the clean life he has led was cited by the speaker as reasons for Wood's place among the great. He told of Wood's going to Cuba, saying the Rough Riders was "Wood's idea." Then he reviewed the record the general made as governor general of Cuba, recalling there were no schools, no roads and there were epidemics of deadly disease to fight. "And in two years," he said, "General Wood did more for Cuba than the Spanish had done in 400 years before." Brought Down the H. C. L. "An incident of the Wood administration in Cuba that may throw some light on Leonard Wood's ability to do things occurred when the natives complained of the high cost of living," said Dr. Violette. "They said they were paying 90 cents a pound for beef. Wood sent cut and brought all the butchers in Havana before him. "How much are you getting for beef' he asked bluntly. 'It is very high,' they replied. 'But how much?' Wood insisted. 'It is very, very high,' they returned. 'How much?' Wood demanded, and they admitted 90 cents a pound. Then he demanded the cost of the beef, and a similar cross examination he learned the beef cost 15 cents a pound. Whereupon Leonard Wood fixed 25 cents a pound as the price to be charged and that was the price. "Wouldn't it be fine if some official in the United States today had sense enough to perform like that?" Then Dr. Violette told of Wood's exploits in the Philippines, his diplomatic trips to Germany, and the trip to Argentine which resulted in a closer bond of friendship between the Americas. "Men who think Leonard Wood has not accomplished anything," Dr. Violette said, "should take on a job like he had in Moroland, where he brought order out of chaos." Told of General's Work With 89th. In speaking of General Wood's record in the great war, Dr. Violette took the audience on a word tour of Camp Funston with the Eighty-ninth division, thence to the seaboard where the general received the notorious order denying him the privilege of leading his troops into battle. "It shall stand as one of the saddest disappointments in life," Dr. Violette declared. "But fate is a strange old creature, after all. Wouldn't it be the irony of fate, though, if the secretary of war should wake up on the sixth of November next, and glance at the headlines in the morning paper, announcing, 'Wood Elected President by Largest Majority in History'" EIGHT TONS OF MAMMALS SENT TO U. S. MUSEUM New York, March 17.—The biggest collection of mammals ever taken out of Mongolia—1,300 specimens, weighing more than eight tons—has been brought from that country by the second Asiatic expedition of the American Museum of Natural History, it was announced by Roy Chapman Andrews, associate curator of Mammalorgy of the museum and chief of the expedition. Mr. Andrews told of the timing of the speed of antelope by automobile chase and speedometer records by which it was demonstrated an antelope can run 60 miles an hour at top speed and for two miles, then drop to 50 miles an hour for two miles and then to 35 to 40 miles an hour for an almost indefinite period. He said he ran one antelope 40 miles an hour for 20 miles and then it quit out of "curiosity," as it never before had been chased so long. When he examined the animal it was not winded. FINED FOR RIDING IN COACH FOR COLORED Nashville, Tenn., March 17.—Three white men were fined $10.00 each here last week for refusing to vacate seats set apart for colored people in the Jim Crow car. Miss Lillie Smith declared the men played cards and used profane language. She has filed suit against the railroad company for $15,000. OMAHA, NEBRASKA, MARCH 18, 1920 OVER TEN MILLIONS AMOUNT DESIRED Four Leading Religious Denominations of Color Apportioned Immense Sum to Raise in Great Interchurch Nation-wide Movement. ONE-THIRTIET ONLY OF ENTIRE BUDGET Millions to Be Spent in Evangelistic, Educational and Eleemosnary Work in United States and Foreign Fields—Budget Planned to Meet World Need in Advancing Civilization. NEW York. March 17.—A total of $10,729,263 in cured in the budget of the communions co-operating in the Interchurch World Movement is for the educational, missionary and benevolent work among Negroes to be done by four communions whose membership aggregates more than 4,000,000 of the colored people of this country. Most of the money to be raised for work among the Negroes is in the budget of the national Baptist convention. The total of askings of this denomination covers a five-year program. Two million fifty thousand of the amount is to be paid during 1920. The $250,000 asked for the work of the Colored Methodist Episcopal church is for colleges and schools supported by this body. Zion church with askings for $212,000 will distribute the amounts as follows: Foreign missions, $52,000; American education, $60,000; American ministerial support and relief, $40,000 and miscellaneous work, $10,000. The Reformed Zion Union Apostle church has one item in the budget for $17,263 to be used for home missions. The united simultaneous financial campaign to be conducted under the general direction of the Interchurch World Movement from April 25 to May 2 will be nation-wide in its scope and will include the askings of thirty denominations aggregating the sum of $336,777,572. Of this sum $175,448,349 is to be paid by the subscribers this year. Coincident with the announcement of the budget, Dr. S. Earl Taylor, general secretary of the Interchurch World Movement, issued this statement: "In presenting the budget the Interchurch World Movement asks nothing for itself. All of the expenses incurred will be paid by the co-operating agencies and the Interchurch World Movement is merely the servant of all. "The budget represents an earnest attempt on the part of thoughtful Christian men and women to make a study of the world's needs, as viewed from the standpoint of the co-operating churches and to lay these needs upon the minds, the hearts and the consciences of the people of America, thus placing the responsibility where it belongs—upon the shoulders of the individuals who make up that element of our republic who believe that the security of our democratic foundations has been because they have rested upon the Christian home the open Bible, the free school, and the free church." ARKANSAS COURT CONTINUES CONDEMNED MEN'S APPEA Little Rock, Ark., March 16.—The appeal of the twelve men condemned to death for participation in the Elaine race riots last October was continued in the supreme court again. The attorney general asked three week in which to file a brief. The appellants filed their briefs Monday. Fourteen whites and nine colored men lost their lives in the uprising at Elaine. LONDON TIMES DECLARES INDIES NOT ON MARKET London, March 9.—"Not for sale" is the heading of the London Times editorial today on the question of the transfer of the British West Indies to the United States in payment of Great Britain's war debt. It adds that Great Britain should allay all idle talk and any misgivings or feelings of insecurity that may have been engendered bf the report. WANT TWO DELEGATES Waco, Tex.—Colored politicians are agitating here for two colored delegates-at-large to the next republican national convention. FAMOUS COLORED REGIMENT SENT INTO MEXICO Nogales, Ariz., March 17.—The famous Tenth cavalry and the Twenty-fifth infantry, crack regular army regiments which have been watching the Mexican border for months, moved into Mexico Sunday as a demonstration against the outlaws of that country, who committed a raid on American soil on Friday, resulting with the loss of American life, and the destruction of American property. As to the extent of the expedition into the hostile country of t he republic south of the Rio Grande, little could be learned, but it is generally understood that the troops are bent on business, and are acting in conjunction with the civil authorities of the border states. All during the world war the men of the Twenty-fourth and Twenty-fifth infantry and Tenth cavalry were kept in close touch with the Mexican situation as neither Carranza nor his treacherous soldiers were trusted. The colored troopers know and understand the border work better than any other soldiers in the United States army, and if given orders to make a cleanup on the "greasers," results would be forthcoming. WHAT PLANKS DO YOU WANT IN PLATFORM REPUBLICAN PARTY? Members of Committee on Platform and Policy Desire Clear Statements of What Race Demands of G. O. P. New York, N. Y., March 16.—The five colored members of the republican party's committee on platform and policy, recently appointed by Will H. Hays, chairman of the national committee, desire clear statements from colored people throughout the country as to what they expect and demand from the republican party. Each interested person is requested to write at once to any one of the five members stating, as briefly as possible, his views as to those things which the colored voters of the United States wish presented to the republican party for incorporation in the platform, and adoption in the policies of the republican party. The members of the committee are: Robert R. Church, 391 Beale avenue, Memphis Tenn.; Dr. Sumner N. Furniss, 132 West New York street, Indianapolis, Ind.; James Weldon Johnson, 70 Fifth avenue, New York City; William H. Lewis, Old South building, Boston Mass.; Roscoe Conklin Simmons, 3159 State street, Chicago, Ill. PEOPLE OF LOUISVILLE ORGANIZING BANK (By Associated Negro Press.) Louisville, Ky., March 16.—The First Standard bank, with capital of $100,000 and surplus of $10,000, is being organized in this city. The Fidelity & Columbia Trust company, one of the leading trust companies in the south, is trustee. About $60,000 worth of stock has already been subscribed. The organization committee of the First Standard bank is composed of thirty-five well known and influential men and women, representing every activity among colored people. LABOR ORGANIZATION FAVORS EQUAL PAY Baltimore, Md., March 16.—Upon a proposal of the Colored Waiters' union, No. 836, the local body of the American Federation of Labor went on record at its weekly meeting for equal compensation for colored teachers and white. The labor organization listenel to the arguments of several delegates of the waiters' union and then deemed it proper to support the measure. SOUTHERN BLACKSMITH ACCUM ULATED $100,000 IN FORTY YEARS. Anderson, S. C., March 17. Report comes of the death of David Dooley, a colored blacksmith of Anderson, S. C., who "in forty years of labor accumulated a fortune conservatively estimated at $100,000." The career of this "highly respected and esteemed citizen" of color in a southern town is worth the consideration of the bolshevists. FIRST WOMAN DELEGATE IN SOUTHERN CONVENTION Historical Precedents in South Broken by Mrs. Annie Simms Banks, Actively Participates in Republican State Convention. OTHER WOMEN ATTEND AS INTERESTED SPECTATORS (By Associated Negro Press.) Le Grange, Kentucky, March 16.—Although Kentucky women will not get full suffrage this year, but will vote in the presidential election, Negro women already have entered politics. This is the first time in the history of the south when Negro women have taken any apparent interest in politics, and certainly the first when a woman member of that race has participated as a fully accredited delegate at a convention. When the Seventh Congressional district republican delegate met here preparatory to the state convention, among them was Mrs. Annie Simms Banks, of Winchester, Ky., one of the delegation from Clark county, who not only took part in the proceedings, but was appointed a member of the rules committee, and as such helped prepare the report submitted to the state convention. She was referred to whenever it became necessary as "the lady from Clark." and was accorded as much courtesy as any other delegate. When the resolutions committee reported Mrs. Banks gave a short talk, which was heard with much interest. Added interest was given to the meeting by the presence in the hall of other colored women, who, however, had no voice in the convention. They watched the proceedings very closely. FARMERS MAY BANK BY MAIL Innovation In Banking Circles Advanced by Nashville's New Bank President. (By Reciprocal News Service.) Nashville, Tenn., March 16.—Banking by mail is an innovation in banking circles introduced in this city by the new president of the One Cent Savings bank, in the person of Henry A. Boyd, who was recently elected. His recommendation to the executive committee, which already has been indorsed and which was acted upon by the board of directors in their meeting the first Wednesday night in March, proposes to offer to the people even in the remote rural districts an opportunity to open an account with this, one of the strongest institutions in Tennessee and do it by mail. Already the plan has met with popular favor. Deposits have been sent in from such states as Arkansas, Texas, Louisiana and Mississippi. The department will be conducted by special clerks but no deposits are to be sent to the bank except through registered mail and these pass books for the "banking by mail" department will bear the name of One Cent Savings bank, banking by mail department. Mr. Boyd states this this idea or this recommendation to the directors was gleaned from his experience in his Sunday school congress work, which has forced him to visit the rural districts throughout the United States where people were denied banking privileges and were forced to keep their money around their home, due to the fact they were not permitted to go to the cities often. COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN ASKS DATA ON USE OF WHITE PAPER Washington, March 17.—Chairman Steenerson of the house postoffice committee has written newspaper publishers calling attention to the committee's request that they reduce consumption of newsprint paper 10 per cent, because of the acute shortage. The publishers are requested to furnish information as to the amount of paper consumed by them in the four months ending March 1, 1920, and before the same period the year before. Pittsburg, Pa., March 17.—Because his two companions looked like white women, Walter Graham of North Carolina, was arrested in the Pennsylvania station last week. One of the women was his wife. Although "white" the two women are colored. Vol. V. No. 37 (Whole No. 246) WILL UNITED STATES ACQUIRE WEST INDIES? Suggestion That Great Britain Relinquish Island Possessions in Payment of War Debt to America Has Reached Stage of General Debate—Raises Important Question. INHABITANTS LARGELY OF AFRICAN DESCENT Enjoy Privileges and Equality Before the Law Which They Would Be Reluctant to Surrender for Restrictions Placed Upon Race by American Prejudice Declares Chicago Journal. CHICAGO, Ill., March 16.—One of the most important expressions concerning eradication of American prejudice and indifference that has ever been made, comes from the Chicago Journal, the oldest publication in the city, and democratic in politics. It is under the caption of "An International Aspect of Lynching" and affords a lesson for America that cannot be overlooked. "The suggestion that Great Britain relinquish her West Indian islands and the Bermudas to the United States, says the Journal, as part payment of the British debt to this country has reached the stage of general debate. It must be added that up to date, one of the basic questions involved has not been mentioned by the debaters. "Neither Britain nor the United States is going to transfer populations from one sovereignty to the other without their consent. In the case of the islands mentioned, will that consent be given? "A heavy majority of all these islanders are wholly or partly of African descent. In Jamaica the whites form only 1 per cent of the population, and though they are somewhat more numerous in the Bermudas, they are still in a minority. The Bahamas, likewise, show a heavy preponderance of blacks. "Under the British flag these islanders have a social position higher than the people of their race enjoy in the United States. They have something much more important, absolute legal equality, and constant, competent protection from the law. There are no lynchings in the British West Indies. There are no race riots, though something more than a generation ago there was a disturbance in Jamaica which the governor suppressed with considerable severity. "Meanwhile, in the first six months of 1919, the last period for which authoritative figures can be had, twenty-five Negroes were lynched in the United States. Only seven of these were even charged with assaults on women. Year by year, lawless violence of this sort goes on, and at irregular intervals came race riots like those of Springfield, East St. Louis and Chicago. "Will the colored populations of the British West Indies vote to leave their present security and join a country where members of their race are treated in this fashion? It seems doubtful. The islands are natural appanages of the North American continent. Under ordinary circumstances they would gravitate into some sort of affiliation with or allegiance to the United States. But between them and their natural tendencies and interests the lynchers and race rioters of this country have placed a barrier which may well prove to be impassable." WINS FIRST PRIZE IN ARCHITECTURAL CONTEST Los Angeles, Calif., March 17.—First prize of $'00 offered by the Los Angeles Pressed Brick Co. for the best design for a house not to cost more than $5,000 was won by Paul R. Williams, 110 Story builing. The competition was open to architects of California and Arizona. Four prizes of $300, $150, $100 and $50 were awarded. White architects won the second, third and fourth prizes. FORBIDS RIOT MOVIES Lexington, Ky., March 17.—Moving pictures of the riot here recently when six whites were killed storming the city jail, where prohibited by Mayor Bradley as likely to cause disorder. _2 SIMPLE DESIGNS FOR NEW FROCKS Following After-the-War Extrav- agance in Clothes Reverse Reaction Prevails. TAFFETA DRESSES IN FAVOR Fabric Bids Fair to Be Popular for Spring Wear — Summery-Look- ing Hats for Southern Visitors, As a violent reaction, clothes be- ame widely extravagant almost as Soon as the war was over. There were @ few months of readjustment, while dressmakers were getting their estab- Ushments back into normal working condition; but this period was sur- prisingly brief. No sooner was this done, even in a limited way, than the market became flooded with an avalanche of clothes, as extravagant as any that the world has ever seen. Now we are experiencing a reverse reaction, observes a prominent fash- jen correspondent. While it cannot be claimed that our frocks are any less expensive than they were six months ago, they are a great deal simpler in design. There is no mistaking the indication that women want all of their dresses bullt on the simplest and most youthful Mnes, and that they will pay more for & dress of this character than one @aboraied with applied trimmings. Sea on Calls for Pretty Clothes. We tire, in time, of all our clothes, and now is the time when we es pecially feel the need of something fresh and different. Then, at this ‘season, we have so many more social engagements that we like to have & great variety of pretty clothes in which to appear. In both the early and late autumn this need was filled by one-piece cloth dresses and beau- tiful furs. Later, these frocks were topped by coats of either cloth or fur. Now, we feel the need of a sult that {s completed by some sort of an at tractive blouse, unusual enough to make the costume something quite dif. ferent from the old-fashioned coat and skirt. A sult, by Doeuillet, was created to fill this need. Its arrival may be heralded as the most popular suit that this famous house has launched for the winter. The strong one-side move- ment and the long coat are its fea- tures. The portion which laps across the front, buttoning under the left arm, to give a semi-belted appearance, is cut in one piece with the right front of the jacket. The color combination edi N td ihe | il. " vm Taliored Suit of Brown Duvetyn, With Jacket Showing Yoke Effect and ‘Skirt Having an Overhanging Panel at Front. ‘worked out in this is remarkably pleas- img. Copper brown velours de laine fm the materia! selected for it. [he tendency in tailored suits is bgp the use of pronounced colors. erstwhile popular dark blue is, for the moment, neglected. Much of ls is doubtless due to the fact that fm rough wool pile fabrics dark blue fs the least attractive of ull shades. There must be some changing depth to the color tone to bring out the beauty of the fabric; hence, browns and greens are ehosen in preference te blue or black. ‘The vest and collar are of broad- tail fur, although it has been made with these trimmings of the heavy = which is often substituted for ‘this season. While the broadtail is decidedly more luxurious, the plush 1s most economical, and has the ad- vantage of being equally fashionable, Doeulllet completes his costume with @ smart bodice of black satin, em- broidered in copper color. This makes the suit beautiful and practical. Taffeta Dresses Midwinter Favorites. It is surprising to find tatfeta dresses meeting with continued suc cess in the midwinter season. Those who look ahead in fashions will see in this indications of a considerable use of this fabric for spring. We have come to think of it as such a practical material that it never has had the attention that it deserved from the artistic standpoint. It was always fea. tured in evening gowns for members SS a MU | | L a i\ f ye Suit of Copper Velours de Laine, Af- fords an Outfit Quite Different From Old-Fashioned Coat and Skirt Suit of the younger set, but we rarely saw it In handsome daytime frocks, as for some reason or other is has come to be considered a somewhat informal material. Now our greatest designers have taken it up and are exploiting ft in a way that makes everybody wonder why we did not realize its possibilities before. Taffeta Popular With Designers. Probably the puffy skirts of this autumn gave it the first boost toward suecess for {t does come into prom!- nence whenever we have # wider sil houette, due to the fact that its stiff ness makes {t suitable to these de- signs. Now those who make dresses are using it for straight-line models which wrap about the figure. Of course it Is not a fabric which lends itself to a long-line drapery with any degree of grace, but it could not be surpassed by any other material for short, puffy drapery Lanvin especially has had great sue cess with her taffeta dresses. She makes them with and without em- broidery. Black and navy blue are the colors most in demand in taffeta ‘This winter hats have reflected the uneertainty of the silhouette. There has been a war between the dress with the puffy hips and the one of slender lines and the question of a choice between the two has had an Important bearing on all fashions. As both these types were worn, it was natural that there should be both large and small hats as well as those that were plain and those greatly trimmed. We always see the full skirt ac- companied by a rather large hat of picturesque shape, which is topped by trimming of « fussy character; while the straight-line dress has in its wake the small hat. Fur toques are fash- fonable bits of headwear for this midwinter. Please Southern Visitors, Those going South are beginning to think more of springlike things, and for them quite summery-looking hats are already making their ap- pearance. Glazed chintz and cre tonnes are featured in some of them. We have had chintz and cretonne hats for the country in other sum- mers, but the glazed, or shellacked chintz, has not been used before. It {s indefinitely more practical than the ordinary chintz, as it sheds the dust easily and may be wiped off with a damp cloth. ‘Then, if one is caught in the rain with one of these sum- mery‘looking hats on, there is no fear of its turning into a bedraggled mass of cloth, for even a rubber rain hat could shed a downpour no better. Quite a remarkable trimming ap- pears on the glazed chintz hats. It is @ fringe of straw. Although you may not be going South It Is a very good idea to get some of these hats, for they are most ateactive and in the hurry of getting ready for an exodus from town in the spring it is not always easy to find just what ome wants in country hats, ails & FAIRY. | Mother Polar Bear was all alone and she was talking softly to herself. “Ah,” she said, “in such a short time my two little baby bears will come to me. Either one or two will come along and I am waiting for them in this little snug den on the great ice covered wa- ter up north. “I am away from the great world, away where no one can harm my babies, away from everything. But should anyone come near me I would defend my babies and look after them even if it cost me my life. “I would try to save my life, of course, for I need It to look after my babies, but if that was impossible in order to save them I would save them first and then hope that they would be all right. “We're a funny lot, we polar bears. We're wild and we are flerce and we fare strong. “In the summer we all live far from the coast and the shore, We're off where there is ice and weather as zold as there can be. “In the spring we often take long swimming trips out to sea and along the coasts and in the winter we are near the coasts for we must be near food whenever the times become hard. “They say it is wonderful that we can find food, no matter where we may be, or no matter how terribly herd a year it is. “Sometimes we've been known to attack human beings in the winter time fer up North where the {ce was so thick and the food so thin. “At least, 1 suppose you would call the food that when there wasn't much ‘of it. But in the spring and in the ‘summer and most of the time we can find food, for we're smart and clever and hard winters and lands and wa- ‘ters where tliere isn't so much food, will never discourage us. “For years we have been able to live, and for years more we will live, et ee > 4 Tae Se NS ett ly Ve ‘"\ > a a see pes a aia nae looking after ourselves and our own, and our tummies and the food we get. “How delicious a meal we do have often of perhaps seal or perhaps wal- rus. Both those are delicacies for any polar bear. “and we can capture them. We are stronger and we are so clever and so wild and quick we can capture them and kill them and then eat them with relish and with Joy. *$ut while it is good to think of all the fine meals of walrus and seal I have had, and while it is good to know that there will be more of those meals, ive joyful thought I have now is to know that before long my little cubs will arrive. “and they will be quiet with their old mother while they are young and the winter is hard. “But they will be strong enough when the spring comes to follow me along and jump right Into the icy water after me and swim about in ft. “Sometimes they can jump in very, very young, but I will walt with my cubs until the weather is springlike which means that I will walt until the ice is breaking up into great packs and gigantic pieces, “Spring to a polar bear doesn't mean warm weather and such things as buds and flowers and soft breezes; it means the ice sailing along in enor mous pleces, floating down the rivers and down the coasts of the sea. “But no one will harm my babies. No, a mother polar bear loves her lit- tle cubs and she will protect them with her own life. Nothing 1s #0 much to ber as their lives. “Ab, It 1s so wonderful to wait for them, and soon I will see the little dears, or the little dear as the case may be. “Aud when I take them out into the great world I will be able to hold them safely between me and my fore legs when I'm swimming, if there is danger around and {f anyone should shoot. “For, if they were well out of the way by the time the bullet hit me they would be able to swim to safety before they could be captured. “But I am a quick swimmer and they won't get me. No, old Mother Polar will be safe and so will her precious darlings, “Ah, the winter,” she said to her self, “the cold, cold, bitter winter, how I love it. For ft is warm to me, warm to my mother’s heart, for the little cubs come to me then and they keep Mother Polar’s heart #0 warm and so happy.” Clothes Insurance i) . 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Austin, 4911 North 42d; Mrs, Clara Chiles, 2420 Lake St. : ’ : aes Boy’s Spring Suits Boys’ New Spring Suits, on sale in all colors and sizes..$7.50 and $9.50 Boys’ Long-pant Suits in blue and fancy mixtures, on sale. 17.50 Men’s ready-to-wear suits, in all colors and styles, on sale at... 30.00 J. Helphand Clothing Co. | 314 North Sixteenth St. SIOUX CITY Aa LINCOLN ® (i ‘ VO NT | OMAHA’S LARGEST STORE FOR WOMEN'S WEAR CONANT HOTEL BLDG., SIXTEENTH ST. Gregory’s Kandy Kitchen and Luncheonette Webster 267 FLOR DE The Cigar Supreme At the price FLoR DE MELBA. is better, bigger and more pleasing than any mild Havana cigar Ub your duster cart copely yoo, wrhaiue era t LEWIS, clonR MEG. CO: Nenart Ms: [OF oem rey, | a asthe Rg Pa a ee be id Ba Flor de pA SE Bi 2 can pg iy A CORONA On ¢ dS Corcna pees, ye Sere tle Size 1OF singe = ite OTHER 91ZES DIFFERENT PRICES Pe jo torerte 20 r ENGLANDER everywhere wmiture po , Se and eres Ee eT ml! Wide for itustatedbookt nell — i =z ENGLANDER SPRING BED CO, j a2 NewYork - Brooklyn - Chicago An Unusually Large Assortment of New Spring Suits GUIDING PRINCIPLES OF OMAHA REPUBLICAN CLUB The Greater Omaha Republican club with a strong corps of well selected officers is a political organization of two years' existence established for the purpose of promulgating the tenets of republicanism with an organized activity comprehensive enough to include all persons interested in civic and political affairs throughout the city. The club is nominally and primarily a partisan entity of the political faith known as "republican," but beyond and above partisanism it purposes to hold to principles for which it shall exert supreme efforts to maintain and exalt, trusting, however, not inconsistent with its hopes and confidence, that within the scope of the purposes of the candidates and the platforms of the party of its choice and name shall be known, expressed or understood this organization's principles, cardinal among which shall be an equitable distribution of political and civic preferment among the classes of political suffrage. We hope that the women will avail themselves of this opportunity and attend the regular meetings and join the club. SERGT. ISAAC BAILEY, President W. H. ROBINSON. Secretary. MRS. SILAS JOHNSON INJURED BY AUTO TRUCK As Mrs. Silas Johnson, wife of the well-known Lake street undertaker, was about to board a street car at Twenty-fourth and Patrick avenue. Thursday morning she was struck by an auto truck which skidded and was knocked down, suffering internal injuries and the loss of two front teeth. She was taken to her home where she received medical attention. She is still confined to her bed from her injuries. At the time of the accident Mrs. Johnson was standing on the sidewalk. The truck belonged to the Havens Coal Co. Mrs. T. S. Phillips was with her at the time. WELL KNOWN RAILWAY MAIL CLERK RESIGNS Raymond J. Knox, the well known railway mail clerk who has been running between Kansas City, his home town, and Omaha for the last fifteen years, has tendered his resignation to take effect May 1. Mr. Knox is rated as one of the most proficient men in the service, and in a very complimentary letter his clerk in charge regretshis resignation. Because of his mother's health the family expects to remove to Los Angeles, Cal., the latter part of May. The Knox family will leave a large circle of friends in Kansas City and "Raymond J." adds to that number a large group of Omaha friends. CHANGING PHYSICIANS FAVORABLE TO PATIENT Mrs. Eliza Lee of 1217 Pacific street, who was so dangerously ill for nearly three months and her recovery considered quite doubtful, is able to be up and around the house and is slowly but steadily improving. A few weeks ago it was decided to change physicians, Mrs. Lee having been up to that time under the care of a well known white physician, and Dr. J. Boston Hill was called in. Mrs. Lee's steady improvement under Dr. Hill's skillful treatment speaks well for his ability. Burgess-Na EVERYBO An Unusually L New Spr Are Here for Your Selection In the Down Stairs Store $29.50 For the woman who is looking for a moderately priced suit, we will assure her that she will find exactly the kind she is looking in our Downstairs Store, Fresh Crisp merchandise just unpacked in all the newest materials and styles, pleated, norfolk, and ruffle effects, in checks, tweeds, poplins, and serges. Suits that will give good service, and stand lots of hard wear. --- JUDGE APPOINTS DEFENSE FOR NEGRO GRACE The following news item is translated from the Spanish paper, La Prensa of San Antonio, Tex., issue of March 4, by W. G. Oglesby: The judge of the Thirty-seventh district, Mr. W. E. Anderson, appointed yesterday (Wednesday), W. C. Linden, one of the old lawyers of the district, for the defense of the Negro, George McKinley Grace, who was accused of an assault perpetrated upon a white woman. The case goes to the jury Tuesday, the 8th inst. Mr. Linden accepts the decision that the court had the authority to appoint a defender for a person who is accused of crime, when that person is unable to acquire one for himself. He knew that Grace could not obtain a defense, notwithstanding his father had interviewed many lawyers for the defense of his son. CARD OF THANKS. We wish to express our appreciation for the many kindnesses shown us during the illness and death of our beloved husband and uncle, W. N. Moore, who departed this life, March 7, at his home, 2120 North Thirtieth street. We wish especially to thank the Hiwatha Chapter, Old Cellian club, United States Rubber Co, and the waiters of the Chamber of Commerce, for their kindness during his illness and death, as we thank all friends and relatives for kindness shown and beautiful floral offerings given. MRS. LILLIE MOORE, Wife. MR. JOHNNIE MOORE, Uncle. MRS. SARAH JOHNSON, Mother-in-Law. THE OLDEST RAIROAD WAITER WEST OF CHICAGO PASSES AWAY Mr. Edward Covington, 2113 Nicholas street, passed away Monday morning at 3:15. Mr. Covington began in dining car service thirty-one years ago with the Union Pacific and served until two years ago, when his health failed. The body was taken to Atchison, Kas., for burial, after funeral services Wednesday morning at 10:30 at the chapel of Silas Johnson Western Funeral home, conducted by the Rev. W. F. Botts. The deceased is survived by a wife, Bertha Covington; brother, Will Covington; niece, Lixke Hawkins; nephew, Jesse Allen Covington. FIRST COLORED GRADUATE OF DENVER HIGH DIES HERE William Norris Moore, who has been a resident of Omaha for several years, died Sunday morning at his residence, 2120 North Thirtieth street, after a protracted illness. Mr. Moore was the first colored boy to graduate from the Denver, Colo., high school. The funeral was held from the St. John's A. M. E. church Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, the Rev. W. C. Williams, assisted by the Rev. M. H. Wilkinson, officiating. Interment was at Forest Lawn. He is survived by a wife and other relatives. Give the Monitor Advertisers Your Trade. sh Company DY'S STORE erge Assortment of ing Suits 10 --- THE MONITOR ROUND TABLE CLUB NOTES. The Round Table club, with Sergeant Isaac Bailey in the chair, held its usual business meeting at Community hall Monday evening, March 16. Much business of importance was transacted, and a committee of reputable gentlemen appointed to investigate ethe Geneva affair. The club as sponsor of The Greater Omaha Republican club, submitted a list of 225 names to be added to its already large membership. CHARLES UNITT FILES FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER Charles Unitt, or "Charley," as his host of friends call him, has filed for renomination on the republican ticket, as county commissioner from the Fifth district. True, Charley Unitt hasn't had much republican company among the commissioners, but he has tried to do his best, under the circumstances, on the job. He will appreciate your vote at the primaries. April 20. REPUBLICAN MEETING. The Wood Republican club will meet at Community hall. 2420 Lake street, Wednesday evening. March 24. Everybody invited, especially ladies. We expect National Committeeman R. B. Howell to address the meeting. J. W. LONG, President. ELDER SCOTT, Secretary. THE MONITOR'S PRESS DAY. THE Monitor goes to press Wednesday day of each week at 2 o'clock in the afternoon. To insure publication in the current week's issue news items and articles must reach our office by Tuesday night. One form, that is to say, one chase, the iron frame in which one page of the type is "locked up" to go on the press is held open for emergency advertisements, the copy for which cannot be obtained before Wednesday morning, until noon Wednesday. Now and then we can get late news on that page, but ordinarily not. Copy, therefore, that reaches our office Wednesday later than 10 o'clock in the morning stands a slim chance of getting in that week's issue. Frequently copy reaches us Wednesday afternoon or Thursday and some irate individual calls up to know "Why isn't my item in this week's issue?" Too late, dear friends, that's all. Get your news in on time. Help us The Brown gave a good "over there tion of thei ronize them Music Friday at St. Jo AM ROOS COME! Help us Go Over the Top The Brown Boys in Khaki Brown gave a good account of themselves "over there". Show your appreciation of their heroic services and patronize them in A Grand Musical Concert Friday Evening, April 16th at St. John's A. M. E. Church GIVEN BY THE AMERICAN LEGION ROOSEVELT POST, No. 30 ADMISSION The KITCHEN CABINET Think as well as you can of everyone who is trying in these hard times to do his duty—to be brave, cheerful and useful. Let us not be among those who wish their tongue like a sword and bend their heart when their arrows, even bitter words." Kindness helps where criticism cannot. A good baked apple is a welcome dish at any meal. The manner of serving it may be varied so that it never becomes commonplace. Apples Stuffed With Nuts and Raisins.—Core five apples, being sure to remove all of the core. Take off the paring from half the apple. Put half half a cupful of water into a saucepan; into this set the apples to cook, turning often until each apple is tender. Set them carefully into a baking pan. Fill the centers with one-third of a cupful each of raisins and nuts chopped fine; add a little granulated sugar, and bake in a moderate oven until well glazed. Serve with the sirup poured around them. Vegetable Chowder.—Take two thin slices of fat salt pork; cut into dice and try out slowly. In a saucepan cover a half-dozen sliced potatoes with boiling, salted water, and when nearly done add the pork and one can of corn, the water in which the potatoes were cooked and milk enough to make the desired amount of chowder. If it seems too thin, thicken slightly with crumbled crackers. Serve hot with crackers. Buttermilk Bread.—Take one and one-fourth pints of fresh sweet buttermilk, one tablespoonful of sugar, two teaspoonfuls of salt, one-half of a compressed yeast cake, with flour enough to make a stiff batter. Scald half a pint of sifted flour with the buttermilk, stir well and add sugar and salt. Dissolve the yeast in a little tepid water, and when the batter is luke-warm add the yeast. Beat well and set to rise in a warm place overnight. In the morning it should be very light and covered with bubbles of air, which break when the cover is removed. To the batter add six pints of flour, one teaspoonful of salt, a tablespoonful of fat and half a teaspoonful of soda; add water to form a smooth, stiff dough. Knead fifteen minutes, then set to rise in a temperature of 70 degrees. Cover closely. When light mold into loaves. Set to rise again, and bake as carefully as if it were cake. SEASONABLE DISHES. serving it may be varied so that it never becomes commonplace. Apples Stuffed With Nuts and Raisins—Core five apples, being sure to remove all of the core. Take off the paring from half the apple. Put half a cupful of sugar and The executive committee met last Thursday night at the Community center with President E. W. Pryor in the chair, and transacted routine business. The committee on program for the public meeting at St. John's church. April 11, has arranged the following: Selections by Desdunes' orchestra; invocation by the Rev. W. S. Metcalfe; introduction remarks by E. W. Pryor; president; vocal solo, Rufus W. Long; Nebraska Chapter is making great plans for the great Spring Festival, Tuesday evening, March 23. The following program will be rendered: Invocation—Rev. M. R. Rhonenee. Instrumental Solo—Mrs. Toddy Guy. Master of Ceremonies—Rev. H. W. Botts. Welcome Address—Mrs. Elizabeth Crouch. Response—Mrs. L. Wilson. Recitation—Mrs. Jessie Hale Moss. Short Talk—Miss Madree Penn. Address—Attorney A. P. Scruggs. Duet—Mesdames Faulkner and Woodson. Address—Mrs. M. E. Shelton. Address—Dr. W. W. Peebles. Address—Hon. Nat. Hunter, G. M. of State of Nebraska. Spring Chorus by Spring Girls— Introduction of spring fashion models. Admission 50 cents with luncheon. The public is invited. A prize will be given the matron selling the most tickets over $5.00. Contestants call Webster 4210 for tickets. Grand Manager, Allen Jones. Chairman, Mrs. Irene Faulkner. FOR SALE. Grocery store and market, best location in the north end of city; has large colored trade; will sell at invoice price; best reasons for selling; all new fresh stock, cheap rent; the right place for one or more enterprising colored people with some cash to make good. For further information see Eugene Thomas, 413-14 Karbach Block, Fifteenth and Douglas strets. Patronize The Monitor advertisers. address, Dr. Amos Madison; vocal solo, Miss Pearl Ray; address, Dr. L. E. Britt; vocal solo, Dr. John Andrew Singleton; address, Rev. W. C. Williams; selection, Desdunes' orchestra. Are you wearing a CCC button yet? Why not? For Commercial club news read this bulletin each week. Dr. J. Hutten is chairman of the committee on hospitals. Dr. L. E. Britt is chairman of the committee on charities. DESDUNES and CLARKE The Firm You Know Will sell or buy property for you and collect your rents. We write fire, tornado, health and accident insurance. If we haven't got what you want we will try and get it. Call Webster 710 or Webster 5743 Write 2516 Burdette St. In the near future our offices will be in the new Kaffir Block. SMISOR, Jeweler Business Phone Residence Phone Webster 4620 Webster 4915 AUGUST YOUNG PLUMBING SERVICE 730 West Broadway Phone 4623 Council Bluffs, Ia. The Denova System First class work guaranteed. Your patronage solicited. 2722 Franklin St. Webster 4555 "Gee whiz, Dad, look at those 'ads.'" "That's just what they are for, son." The Most Famous Chef could not prepare more appetizing dishes than you will find right here at our restaurant. We cater especially to particular people—those who can appreciate the best of foods and the best of cooking. We satisfy big appetites at small expense. And we're always ready to give quick and courteous service. The Monarch Cafe CARNER & TRIMBLE, Props. 107 South 14th St. Phone Tyler 4119 OLD BOOKS Bought, Sold and Exchanged. Notions Confectionery Cigars SHANAHAN 912 North 24th St. THE MONITOR A National Weekly Newspaper Devoted to the Interests of Colored Americans. Published Every Thursday at Omaha, Nebraska, by The Monitor Publishing Company. Entered as Second-Class Mail Matter July 2, 1915, at the Postoffice at Omaha, Neb., under the Act of March 3, 1879. THE REV. JOHN ALBERT WILLIAMS, Editor and Publisher. Madree Penn, Associate Editor. Fred C. Williams, Business Manager. SUBSCRIPTION RATES, $2.00 A YEAR; $1.25 6 MONTHS; 60c 3 MONTHS Advertising Rates, 75 cents an inch per issue. Address, The Monitor, 304 Crouse Block, Omaha, Neb. Telephone Douglas 3224. 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. AFTER due consideration of all the aspirants for the republican nomination for the presidency, The Houston Informer, the leading and most influential of our newspapers in Texas, has come out uncompromisingly for General Leonard Wood. Among the cogent reasons which it gives for its endorsement are these: "Because he is an ardent advocate and earnest espouser of the fundamental principles of genuine democracy and honest-to-goodness Americanism, because he believes in law and order in a rigid and strict adherence to the constitution; in distributing our war debt over a number of year; in reduction of expenses in conducting our national government; in efficient business methods rather than in politics of a cheap and petty nature; in a readjustment of our internal affairs so that the old ship of state can function once more with the least amount of friction. In short, Leonard Wood stands four-square for 'making America safe for Americans' and he does not mince words in making his attitude known to the American electorate. "His executive and administrative ability was thoroughly demonstrated as governor-general of Cuba, where he abolished profiteering, stimulated and encouraged business, re-established and rehabilitated agriculture, organized, equipped and maintained hospitals, fed and clothed thousands of natives in a most business-like manner. All these things were accomplished when the Cubans were impoverished and starving. "This period of reconstruction will be met fairly and squarely by General Wood, whose administration in Cuba was immediately following the Spanish-American war—a reconstruction period. Cities were rebuilt, schools established, roads opened, taxation system readjusted and revised, courts and legal tribunals reorganized, ample provisions made for countless orphan children rendered thus by war and famine." The Monitor heartily welcomes The Informer into the ranks of Leonard Wood for president boosters, and commends the cogent reasons which it so lucidly states to the consideration of any of our contemporaries who may be hesitating as to their choice of the republican standard bearer. We contend that a candid examination of his career and qualifications will lead them to the inevitable conclusion that Leonard Wood is the man whom the United States needs at this crucial time for president. BEGINNING TO UNDERSTAND US THE Cleveland Plaindealer, which, though democratic in politics, is one of the fairest newspapers in the country in its attitude towards our group, has recently published an editorial which accurately interprets and clearly states the attitude and demands of the colored American. Our case could not be more plainly or forcibly stated than the way in which the Plaindealer puts it when it says: "The Negro of today is framing his demands in unanswerable terms. He is not demanding anything that belongs to another, but he is demanding rights that are his, to acquire the identical things that other Americans enjoy. And he is specific in his demands. He asks for equal opportunity to develop himself by his own labors. He asks equal opportunity to compete with every other American for the identical fruits and blessings achieved by any other American under the American form of government. The Negro asks no gifts, but an equal opportunity to acquire any and everything other men acquire through honest toll and sacrifice. Again, we are reminded there is no new Negro. But there is a Negro with new ideals. And when he is allowed to work, to develop himself into a full man, dependent upon none except himself, he will appear as commonplace as any other American." It is a most encouraging sign of the times that great sentiment-moulding newspapers of this type are beginning to understand our position and state it with frankness, fairness and fearlessness. CLEVELAND GAZETTE HARRY A. Smith, veteran editor of the old reliable Cleveland Gazette, and author of Ohio's most satisfactory anti-lynching bill, is a manly, frank and fearless fighter whom we very much admire. We do not always agree with him, but in most matters we are in accord. He is an ardent supporter of Senator Warren G. Harding of Ohio, whom he knows well and has good reasons for regarding favorably, for nomination for the presidency. While favoring his own candidate, Mr. Smith is broad-minded and frank enough to pay this splendid and well-deserved tribute to The Monitor's candidate: "Genera] Leonard Wood is a good, strong man; would make a splendid republican candidate for president and if elected we believe would make a satisfactory president." From all sections of the country come similar words of approbation of Leonard Wood, the 100 per cent red blooded, fair-minded American, who will be the next president of the United States. THE WOMAN VOTER. The precinct primaries will be held throughout the state on April 20. At those primaries all women who are citizens will be entitled to vote, on the ballot of the party with which they affiliate, for delegate to represent their party in the national convention, for national committeeman for Nebraska, and to express their preference, as an instruction to the delegates elected, as to the candidate they desire nominated for president. They may vote also to nominate all county officers except judge, all precinct officers except justice of the peace, and to select delegates to the county convention and members of the county committee. They are disqualified in Nebraska from voting for candidates for congress, the legislature, state officers, initiative or referendum propositions or constitutional amendments, and candidate for judges. In cities where registration is required women must register, at least ten days before the primary election, before they can vote in the primaries. In places where no registration is required no act of qualification is necessary. The woman voter, like the man voter, simply presents herself at the polling place, and if she is a citizen 21 years of age asks for the primary ballot of the party of her choice, steps into the voting booth and marks it. Our correspondent asks: "If a married or single woman does not pay taxes can she vote for street paving, municipal water and electric light bonds or any bonds where the taxpayers must pay the cost?" She may. There are no property qualifications for voting in Nebraska, except that a woman voting in school elections must either be a taxpayer or the mother of children of school age. Another question asked is: "Are unmarried women born in Europe but having lived in the United States several years considered American voters?" They are not. Women, like men, who are of foreign birth must be naturalized, including the taking out of both first and second papers, before they can vote. If, however, the parents were naturalized before the foreign-born child became of voting THE MONITOR age, then the child, on attaining majority, is a citizen and entitled to vote It might be said, while on this subject, that voting is a great duty and responsibility as well as a privilege. The enfranchisement of women has practically doubled the voting population. The privilege and responsibility of supporting the government by the ballot rests on every voter of either sex. There is the same moral responsibility of good citizenship resting on women as on men to go to the polls, in primaries and elections, and vote. It rests with equal weight upon women who desired the ballot and upon those who did not desire it. This supreme obligation of citizenship has become theirs, and at a time when the responsibilities of the ballot were never so great. The whole tremendous question of whether this is to be a peaceful world or a warring world may have to be decided at the ballot boxes of the United States this year. The happiness and stability of every home are virtually involved in that question, and in many states if not in every state the mothers and wives and sisters of men will have a voice in framing the momentous answer.—Omaha World-Herald. It happens to be that the Negro is the most American group in the country, both in ancestry and in point of attitude of mind. His lines reach much further back then that of the average white man of the country. In spirit he is less arrogant, more liberal and democratic and believes more sincerely that "all men are born free and equal." He does not believe that he is naturally entitled to more privileges than other breeds of men. That is the very essence of the spirit that made America. The Negro does not lynch, and does not act by virtue of mobs. He wants the case tried in court. He wants law and order to be supreme, and as a group he does not ask any artificial advantage of any other group. That is of the essence of America. The intelligent Negro is therefore puzzled when he hears anybody talking about Americanizing the Negro. He knows that the battle could be over if only we could Americanize the white man. NEGRO DELEGATE AT LARGE. Among the things advocated by the Citizens' Liberty League, is a delegate-at-large from Missouri to the national convention at Chicago next June. This recognition has been looked upon as impracticable by some because it has been said, "there are too many white men good republicans who would be tickled to death to have the honor." Of couré, if the Negro is to only receive the places of honor that none of his brother republicans want, what reward has he for his years of loyalty to the republican party. If the Negro vote has been the deciding factor in the republican victory to these many years, we see no reason why he should not enjoy some of the honor which comes as a result of his loyalty. Kentucky has set the pace and the republicans of that state readily conceded to the race one of the Big Four, the only question of detail being just the name of the man. If the Negroes, by their vote were entitled to a delegate-at-large in eKentucky, surely we of Missouri are entitled to one. If the party leaders of Kentucky Ford THE UNIVERSAL CAR It's no longer necessary to go into the details describing the practical merits of the Ford car—everybody knows all about "The Universal Car." How it goes and comes day after day and year after year at an operating expense so small that it's wonderful. This advertisement is to urge prospective buyers to place orders without delay. Buy a Ford car when you can get one. We'll take good care of your order—get your Ford to you as soon as possible—and give the best in "after-service" when required. SAMPLE-HART MOTOR CO. 100% Ford Service 18th and Burt Streets OMAHA MOST AMERICAN GROUP (By William Pickens.) thought it good policy to elect a Negro to represent the state at the national convention, surely the party leaders of Missouri will call it good political judgment and justice to give the race this recognition at Kansas City in May. As a group, there is none more loyal to the republican party than the Negroes. In the past we have been contented with the "alternate." But now, owing to our increased numbers, we are fully justified in making this demand at the hands of the party leaders.-St. Louis Argua. (By James Weldon Johnson.) Serious discussion of effective means to abolish lynching first consideration must be given to the awakening, the enlightenment and the molding of public opinion. No matter what methods are suggested, the way in which they will work out will depend largely on the sort of public opinion they have to encounter. The first thing of all to realize is that public opinion in the United States is not against lynching; if it was, lynching as it is carried on in this country could not exist. Of course, there are vast numbers of Americans who are shocked and horrified at the mere thought of lynching, but the great majority are not. There are millions of law-abiding people in the United States, men and women who would not knowingly violate a municipal regulation, who, while they may not endorse the lynching of Negroes, at the same time do not condemn it. For a reason which may not be clear to themselves they feel when a Negro is lynched that perhaps, after all, it was about the best thing that could be done under the circumstances. This inertio, this condoning attitude of American public opinion is the most difficult condition to be reckoned with in any effort to abolish lynching. There is a reason for this condoning attitude. A reason which springs from distortion and misrepresentation, and which has been fostered by well directed propaganda. The impressed has been engraved on the mind of the public at large in this country that the lynching of Negroes and the crime of rape go together. In the mind of the American public at large the idea has been more or less firmly imbedded that rape and the lynching of Negroes in the south bear the relation of cause and effect. SCRUGGS FOR PUBLIC DEFENDER Amos P. Scruggs has filed for public defender. He is a lawyer big enough to handle this job. The Monitor urges our people to rally to his support. We can nominate him at the primaries and elect him if we will stand unitedly behind him. Begin now boosting for Scruggs and put him across. We can do it. Let's all get busy and do it. The Monitor is glad that Mr. Scruggs has filed. We hope some competent man will file for the legislature. Let's get into the game right. The members of Friendship Temple, No. 347, S. of M. T., were entertained by their princess, Mrs Lula Sands at her home, 2122 North Twenty-fifth street, Thursday evening, March 9. The evening was pleasantly spent by all present. This is an annual entertainment by the princess. PERISCOPE We Have a Complete Line of FLOWER, GRASS AND GARDEN 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 H. LAZARUS SHOE REPAIRING 2420½ Cuming Street Petersen & Michelsen Hardware Co. GOOD HARDWARE 2408 N St. Tel. South 162 Liberty Drug Co. EVERYBODY'S DRUG STORE We Deliver Anywhere. Webster 386. Omaha, Neb. Established 1890 C. J. CARLSON Dealer in Shoes and Gents' Furnishings 1514 No. 24th St. Omaha, Neb. MELCHOR -- Druggist The Old Reliable Tel. South 807 4826 Sc. 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 Watch this space for Tuchman Bros. Specials 24th and Lake Sts. Webster 402 Large assortment at the lowest prices in groceries, meats and vegetables. J. A. Edilfort E. W. Sberman Standard Laundry 24th, Near Lake Street Phone Webster 130 OMAHA PRINTING COMPANY THE OFFICE SUPPLY HOUSE C. H. MARQUARDT CASH MARKET Retail Dealer in Fresh and Salt Menta, Poultry, Oysters, etc. 2008 Cuming St. Doug. 2834 Home Restored Lard. We Smoke and Cure our own Hams and Bacon. OMAR WONDER FLOUR For Accurate and Dependable Service See WILLIAMSON DRUGS, TOILET ARTICLES, PRESCRIPTIONS 2306 North 24th St. Phone Webster 4443 and we will send it out. 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 2518 Lake Street 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 Limousine Service, Call CHAS. BOYD Webster 208 (After Midnight) Tyler 4119 Service With Class—Car Warm and Cozy. 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 --- Subscribe for The Monitor --- ATTENTION! LISTEN! 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Eureka Furniture Store Complete Line of New and Sec- ond Hand Furniture PRICES REASONABLE Call Us When You Have Any Furniture to Sell 1417 N. 24th St. Web. 4206 The Kaffir Chemical Laboratories, incorporated under the state laws of Nebraska, manufacturers of pharmaceuticals, drugs medicines and toilet preparations has acquired what has been known as the Warden Hotel property 815-819 north sixteenth street, a three story modern brick 60x80, with a 3-store front. This building will be known aa the Entire third floor remodled and equipped as laboratories. First floor will contain display room and offices of the Company Second floor will be rented as offices to business and professional men who desire such. Invest in a business that constantly increases the earning power of your money. Fill out subscription coupon below. Not less than three shares to a customer. If you wish you can pay $ \frac{1}{2} $ amount as first payment and balance in monthly installments. MADREE PENN, President. G. M. JONES, Vice President. E. C. HAYNES, Secretary. JOHN ALBERT WILLIAMS, Treasurer. Events and Persons Messrs. Samuel Adams of Denver, Colo., Clarence Gordon and Roger McCarthy entertained with a box party at the "Smarter Set" for Misses Rae Lee Middleton, Madeline Cradock and Merriam Gordon. After which they had a theater supper at the Monarch Cafe. April 16. Of course you're going.—Adv. Two dollars' worth of delightful entertainment for the small sum of 50 cents at the Roosevelt Post, American Legion, concert April 16.—Adv. Rev. J. A. Broadnax was called to Kansas City this week on Masonic business. Have you joined the N. A. A. C. P. vet? Why not? Miss Ione Lewis entertained at a line party to see the "Smarter Set" Sunday afternoon. The party was chaperoned by Mrs. Charles McClure and included the Misses Jola Brown. Forysteene Maxey, Mrs. Edward Ector and Ione Brown. Are you a member of the N. A. A. C. P.? If not, why not? For special bargains in stocks, bonds and real estate see Fred Williams, Monitor office. Douglas 3224 Mr. and Mrs. Henry Johnson entertained at the theater party Friday night, after which they had a theater supper at South and Thompson Cafe. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Luther Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. Willis Carr, Mr. and Mrs. Tyrous, Mr. and Mrs. Sam Jordon. Holst Pharmacy for drugs. 2702 Cuming street, Harney 681.-Adv. North Side taxi, J. D. Lewis, proprietor. Two limousines with heat. Stand phone, Web. 1490; residence phone, Web. 949. Mr. P. W. Jefferson, '202 North Twenty-seventh street, is able to be out after a week's illness of the "flu." Everybody is planning for the big occasion, Friday, April 16. E. F. Morearty, Lawyer, 640 Bee Bldg. Douglas 3841 or Harney 2156. Mrs. Leonard E. Britt, who has been quite ill with pneumonia, is rapidly improving. Wanted—Boys who are wide-awake and hustling, to sell Monitors. Apply at Monitor office, 304 Crounze block, opposite post office. Entrance 1174 North Sixteenth street. Do you regularly attend church services? If not, why not? Henry Williams left last week for Hot Springs, Ark., and other southern points for a brief visit. He hopes to be able to induce his brother to return with him and become a resident of Omaha. A. P. Scruggs, Lawyer, 220 S. 18th St. D. 7812, Col. 8531—Adv. FOR SALE—Song, "I Was Over There." Write or call Miss Ella Gattin, 1513 Jackson street, Omaha, Neb.—Adv. Have you registered? Don't neglect it. This is important. Mrs. Will Paris has been taken to the county hospital suffering from a mental breakdown. Hear the leading artists of the city at St. John's, April 16, at Roosevelt Post American Legion's epoch-making entertainment—Adv. April 16! April 16! Our day and yours. Watch The Monitor for further notice. Watch us. We are coming April 16. Send in your subscription for The Monitor. please. It is $2.00 a year. Guaranteed plain sewing. Phone Douglas 9135.-Adv. FOR THREE REAL BARGAINS IN REAL STATE CALL MONITOR Office, Douglas 3224. Here they are: One 4-room house; lot 22 by 132; $1300. One 5-room house; modern except heat; lot 33 by 132; $1750. One 9-room house; two story; lot 40 by 80; $1850. PROTEST CONDITION OF A committee from the Church of St. Philip the Deacon appeared before the council Tuesday morning to protest against the unsightly and unsanitary condition of North Twenty-first street in the vicinity of the church. The council promised immediate relief. The street is to be cleaned of refuse, widened and paved. Three departments were charged with responsibility for the condition of the street and each tried to shift the blame on the other. Mayor Smith said, "Gentlemen, we'll get nowhere by 'passing the buck.' The thing to do is get busy on the job and fix up the street." NIMROD JOHNSON NOTARY PUBLIC Real Estate, Loans and Rentals. Office 220 South 13th St. Tyler 2724 Res. 2726 Burdette St. Webster 4150 HEADS IN—HEELS OUT. A. A. Rodney, a colored delegate to the labor party of Indiana state convention, related this one: "The way the workers punish their political enemies reminds me of the story about the white mules and the black mules that banded together for protection against other animals in the field. They decided that when they would lie down at night they would all sleep in a circle with their heads pointing out so that if any enemy approached each one would be on guard. Well, along in the night some varmints came up in front of the white mules—and naturally they started right in kicking for al they were worth. Didn't hurt the enemies a bit—just broke the legs of them black mules, that's all. Then the next night the black mules, with their heads out heard an enemy coming. They started to kicking to beat the band. All they hurt was the white mules. Finally them mules said: "Fellow jackasses, we ain't hurtin' no body but ourselves this way—let's get our heads together and our heels out and when we kick it will be the oth-fellow who gets hurt—not us."—New Majority. MEN'S LAYMEN BANQUET AT CHURCH A BIG SUCCESS The banquet Tuesday evening; March 16, given by the Men's Laymen organization of Pilgrim Rest Baptist church at Cavalry Baptist church, their future home, was a success. The program was as follows: Opening address by Rev. M. H. Wilkinson, pastor of the Mt. Moriah Baptist church, followed by remarks by Fred C. Williams of The Monitor staff, Mr. M. N. Wright of The Nebraska State Health and Accident Co. H. L. Anderson, Sunday school superintendent of Mt. Moriah Baptist church, vocal solo by the pride of Pilgrim Rest Baptist church, Miss Nelson, closing remarks by Lawyer H. J. Pinkett and invocation by Rev. Mr. Harris, Mr. Walls was master of ceremonies. Just before entering the dining room Miss McClure, accompanied by Miss Penn, arrived just in time to be introduced and to give a short talk before partaking of the re-past. The menu consisted of baked cream chicken, lettuce salad, mashed potatoes, ice cream and cake, coffee and candies. There were about 250 present and the plates were served at 75 cents each. DOUGLAS REPUBLICAN LEAGUE HOLDS MEETING The Douglas Republican league held an enthusiastic meeting Tuesday night at the Community center. M. F. Singleton presided. Several short and to the point addresses stressing the necessity of registration and united action were made. Among the speakers were Alley W. Lewis, Mr. Bailey, Sergeant Bailey, Mrs. J. D. Lewis and Mrs. J. Alice Stewart. Next Tuesday night the speakers will be Mr. Alphonso Wilso nand Mr. John W. Towle, president of the Leonard Wood league. The public is invited. WOMEN REGISTERING. Many women who have hitherto taken no interest in the political situation are becoming keenly alert to the necessity of taking an active part in the coming campaign. They are registering and filing as delegates to the county central committee and the county convention. Among some of the representative women who have filed are Mrs. J. Alice Stewart, Mrs. C. C. Trent, Mrs. D. W. Gooden, Mrs. H. J. Pinkett, Mrs. J. H. Hutten and Mrs. John Albert Williams. NEW COMMUNITY SERVICE WORKER COMES TO OMAHA Miss Lucille Vivian LaCour, who has been in war camp community work for the past fourteen months, has recently come to Omaha to do community work here at Columbia hall, 2420 Lake street. Miss La Cour is a graduate of Fisk university and comes here from Mobile, Ala. She was very agreeably surprised to find in Mr. Jo LaCour of Twenty-fifth and Maple streets, the cousin of her father. She is stopping at his home. FORMER OMAHAN DEAD. Mrs. Jane Rhineheart, wife of Rev. Mr. Rhineheart, a minister of Chillicothe, Mo., died Friday at the family home in Ottumwa, Ia., following a protracted illness of a complication of ailments. Mrs. Rhineheart was for many years a respected resident of Omaha. She was a devout Christian and did many acts of charity among her race. She was the mother of the late Silas Clark of St. Joseph, also Mr. A. G. Marshall of this city, who is a veteran railroad porter. Other relatives surviving her are a husband, a son, Richard Clark of Peoria, Ill.; a sister, grandson and other relatives. The body was interred at Chillicothe from the Zion Baptist church, Rev. Mr. Lewis of Brookfield, Mo., officiating. 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I also understand that of the entire capitalization, the authorized Preferred Stock is $300,000.00; that my said certificate shall entitle me to receive out of the surplus or profits whenever ascertained, cumulative dividends thereon at the rate of seven per cent per annum, payable annually before any dividends shall be declared on the Common Stock; that the Preferred Stock shall have equal voting rights with the Common Stock. I further understand that the Kaffir Chemical Laboratories holds permit No. 738, issued by the Bureau of Securities, State of Nebraska, authorizing the sale of $138,000.00 Common and $300,000.00 Preferred Stock. Said company has issued $41,000.00 in Common Stock for formulae and has placed the same in escrow until such time as the total sum of $41,000.00 has been set aside to surplus from the Company's net earnings and until said Bureau of Securities or its legal successors at law shall have executed and granted a formal order of release of said escrow. It is specifically agreed by and between the parties hereto that this subscription and the accompanying receipt contain all the terms and conditions of this purchase, and no agent or officer of the Company has authority to make any special terms or conditions binding upon the Company not contained in this subscription and the Articles of Incorporation and By-Laws of the Company. Not over $15\%$ as commission and $21\frac{1}{2}\%$ for organization and promotion expense is deducted from the proceeds of the sale of stock herein. This subscription is subject to the approval of the Board of Directors. Make all checks and drafts payable to the KAFFIR CHEMICAL LABORATORIES, Omaha, Nebraska. THE MONITOR Kaffir Block In town and out of town investors invited. Write us for any further information Authorized Capital $500,000 Name. Address Approved. 1 Par Value . . . $10 Preferred . $300,000 Common . $200,000 Purchaser Among the Churches Loved One and I know Not Where to Find Them. Mrs. Ross of 4001 South Twenty-fourth street, has been operated by Dr. R. C. Riddle, she is now convalescent at home. Mr. George King received a bruised hip joint while at work in the packing plant. He is recovering slowly. Mrs. Gleaves of 2707 P street, died at her home on Sunday, March 14, at 2:30 p. m. Funeral services were held Wednesday at 2 o'clock from the Bethel Baptist church. She leaves one daughter and a host of friends to mourn her loss. The Mission circle met at the home of Mrs. Carr on Thursday with lots of sewing on hand. All members are anxious to see the work go on to success. PLEASANT GREEN BAPTIST CHURCH Services were good all day Sunday. Revival meeting begins Sunday night and closes Easter Sunday, with baptizing at Carter Lake. The Sunday school is preparing a program for Easter Sunday. Sunday school every Sunday from 9:30 to 10:40 a.m. The Mission circle was entertained by Mrs. Bianche Thomas, 1810 North Twenty-third street. The next place of meeting will be with Mrs. Davis, 1433 North Twenty-first street. The sick of the church are improving. A message next Sunday for you. Come out and hear it. MT. MORIAH BAPTIST CHURCH. Good services all day Sunday. The subject of the morning sermon was "Individual Responsibility." For the evening service, "Children of the Highest." Chitterling supper at 2420 Erskine street Saturday at the home of Mrs. J. L. Betts. Beginning at 3 o'clock Sunday afternoon, there will be three sermons by three young men from three Baptist churches, for the benefit of our rally. Come out and support them COUNCIL BLUFFS. BEULAH BAPTIST CHURCH. Rev. D. Johnson, Pastor; Rev. S. Fant. Assistant Pastor. Splendid services were held all day Sunday and the attendance was large. The hours of services are as follows: Sunday school, 10 a. m.; preaching, 11 a. m.; B. Y. P. U., 6 p. m. preaching at 7:30 p. m. March 21 the Home Missionary society will give a rally. All friends invited. The 11 o'clock services last Sunday were conducted by Rev. Mr. Oliver of St. Marlon Baptist church. The Rev. W. H. Botts, state missionary, spoke to the candidates for baptism. For Monitor office call Doug. 3224 Subscribe for The Monitor. A. M.E. CHURCH 25th Street VICES Sunday school, 1 p. m.; preaching, 8 p. m. y nights. ALLEN CHAPEL A.M.E. CHURCH 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) 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. 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. OF DIVINITY National People's Mission Franklin Streets m. ; Sunday school, 1:15 p. m. lecting every Thuradav 8 p. m. R, Pastor and G. O. P. CHURCH OF DIVINITY Inter-Denominational People's Mission 26th and Franklin Streets ALLEN CHAPEL. M. J. A. BROADNAX, Pastor. Allen Chapel, A. M. E. church, held good services Sunday. Mrs. Lula Wilson of Bonnie Springs, Kas., and Mr. Benjamin B. Pickett of Houston, Tex., joined our Zion. The Sunday school is doing fine under Mr. Albert Good, superintendent, assisted by Mrs. Redd, Mrs. Thornton and Mrs. Broadnax. Preparation is being made for Easter. Rev. Allen was with us Sunday and all are interested concerning the $1,000 rally for May 16, 1920. CHURCH OF ST. PHILIP THE DEACON Rev. John Albert Williams, Vicar. The Sunday morning congregations are growing steadily in attendance, that of last Sunday being the largest in years for an ordinary Sunday service. The Altar Guild meets regularly every Tuesday night at the home of one of its members. The Woman's auxiliary met today with Mrs. L. E. Britt. The confirmation class, which will be confirmed on Palm Sunday, meets for instruction immediately after the Sunday morning service. The Sunday school children will attend the Sunday school rally of all the Episcopal churches of the city at All Saints' church, Twenty-sixth and Dewey avenue, next Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock. BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH. Rev. Thomas A. Taggart, Pastor. On Sunday night the church was crowded to its full capacity. The pastor preached a very congenial sermon, subject: "Advice from a Wise Man." After listening to such a sermon there is really no reason for any one going wrong and not turning from their sins. Two additions were made. Among the visitors were Mr. H. Stars, L. Walls of Lincoln, Mr. Carroj and Aashton, also of Lincoln. Next Sunday night's sermon will be, "They Have Taken Away My THE CHURCH THE MONITOR The Pastors' aid gave a candy pulling at the home of Mrs. Roderique, the treasurer, 1230 Seventh avenue, at which a neat sum was realized. The Rev. M. H. Rоненее left Wednesday, March 10, for Yankton, S. D., where he held quarterly meeting. During his absence last Sunday his pulpit was supplied by the Rev. Mr. Parker, a member of Allen chapel, South Side. His sermons were highly appreciated. Mrs. E. H. Madison, superintendent of the Methodist Sunday school is asking all the pupils to be present Sunday at 1 o'clock. Mr. A. P. Simmons, proprietor and sole owner of the Ess Tee Dee Palace of Art, and president, manager, and hired man of the Teddy Bear Express Co., will leave this week accompanied by his brother, Mr. J. D. Simmons, for southern points on business and to visit friends and relatives. Mr. Simmons will be out of the city for a fortnight. Mr. A. P. Simmons is a native of the south and hasn't seen his mother land for thirty years! He expects a warm reception by his old school mates and possum hunters. Services at Tabernacle Baptist church were very well attended Sunday, every seat being taken at each service. Rev. Mr. Jackson spoke from the subject. "The Great Invitation," and held the attention of his audience for a long period. The Mission Circle of Tabernacle Baptist church next Sunday, March 21. Rev. Jackson has also been invited to be present. The invitation has been accepted by both. The visitors of Tabernacle Baptist church Sunday were Mr. and Mrs. Campbell of St. Louis, Mo. The choir is the center of attraction. It has been invited to sing at the First Baptist church March 25. Admission 50 cents for adults and 25 cents for children. The town is billed for the occasion. The Palm club gave a banquet Thursday, March 18, and are exerting great effort to make it a success. The Mission Circle will meet with Mrs. Mary Battys on the corner of Sixteenth street and Twenty-fourth avenue, next Friday at 3:30 p. m. The Coronation club will meet at the home of Mrs. Bettie Horkins this week. Miss Mable Horkins, president; Mrs. Bettie Horkins, secretary. This is the literary side of our church. Mr. Brady is recovering slowly from the "flu." Mr. G. Walker, who has been ill for some time is not doing so well at this time, but has joined the Tabernacle and is a candidate for baptism, also Mr. Harry Lowry is a candidate for baptism. Rev. Matthew R. Rhonenee of Council Bluffs, Ia., preached here Wednesday, Thursday and Friday night in the Methodist church, of which the Rev. James Forehand is the energetic and highly esteemed pastor, and also held quarterly meeting Sunday. Sunday was a red letter day in the history of the church here. The services were well attended and the collection was nearly $65. Those who entertained the Rev. Mr. Forehand and his guest, the Rev. Mr. Rhonenee, were Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Holly, Mr. and Mrs. John Spence, Mr. and Mrs. Peter Holly and Mrs. E. J. Hill. Their gracious hospitality was greatly appreciated. The Rev. F. Herford, pastor of the Second Baptist church, and his people were present at the services conducted by the Rev. M. H. Rhonence, and he dismissed his services Sunday night to join in a union service with the Rev. J. Forehand. The great revival began here Tuesday night, March 16, at the Baptist churc chonducted by the Rev. S. A. Tarry of St. Louis, Mo. Copies of The Monitor can be secured from the pastor of either one of the churches, who will also be pleased to take your subscription for this splendid weekly paper. This city received a very rare treat about three weeks ago, the visit of Rev. J. D. Braun, D. D. L. L. D., of Washington, D. C. Dr. Braun is engaged in national educational work among the colored people and lecturing on the general condition of the colored people of America, before the white audiences. He is booked to lecture for the white business people of this city the last of this month or the first of next month. Dr. Braun and his wife will leave Lincoln Thursday for Chatham, Canada, where he will lecture returning to this city about April 1. While in the city Dr. Braun and wife stopped at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Johnson. Mrs. Robert Johnson, 907 S street, was called to the bedside of her mother, Mrs. Julia Maeamore, Spring Hill, Tenn., recently. Her mother passed a way a few days ago. COUNCIL BLUFFS NEWS. YANKTON, S. D. LINCOLN, NEB. ATCHISON, KANSAS. Rev. Mr. Vaughn of Quindaro, Kas., gave a lecture Sunday afternoon and preached Sunday night for Rev. G. B. Billups Mr. and Mrs. Henry Jefferson have returned from their honeymoon, which was spent in Arizona and New Mexico. They will spend a month in the city before going to Montana. Mrs. Sarah Brown became suddenly ill last week. Mrs. Edna Warnell is on the sick list. Don't forget to take a chance on that fancy quilt that is being sold by Ralph Baylis for Club No. 6. Much sympathy is extended to the Smith family as Mrs. Francis Smith, the mother, is very ill. Mrs. D. Williams of Topeka is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. E. Handy Mrs. G. B. Billings is on the sick list, being a victim of the "flu." We wish for her speedy recovery. Miss Sarah and Stella Hamilton of Weston were the guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ruben Baylis Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Allen, Miss Chloe Pyless, Mr. Emmit Jordon, Miss Lena Richey and Mr. and Mrs. Henry Allen also spent the day with the Baylis family, having an enjoyable time. Mr. and Mrs. Monroe Brown of Leavenworth, Kas., spent the week end with Mrs. Nepple Duvall. There was a "kin dinner" Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jim Wilson in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Monroe Brown and Mrs. Sallie Vaughn of Weston. Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Colbert conducted a complete surprise on Mr.. J. F. Greenly. The occasion being his sixty-ninth birthday anniversary. Mrs. Ira Hickley has recovered and will soon be out among her many friends. Mr. and Mrs. Linn Richey will soon move into their new home on X street. Mr. and Mrs. Alex Denney have issued invitations to their fiftieth wedding anniversary. SIOUX CITY NOTES. Rev. P. M. Lewis was unable to fill his pulpit Sunday, March 14, on account of illness. Brother Joseph Norris spoke at the morning service and Rev. R. L. Knight at the evening service. It being a beautiful day the attendance was good. Mrs. Perry of the Poro parlors is looking for larger quarters, owing to the rapid growth of her business. Mr. Brown is meeting with success at his cafe at 711 West Seventh streets. He is very entertaining and also pleases the appetite with his menu. Grand Master Mansfield Askew made his annual visit to Sioux City lodge, No. 4655, on Friday night, March 12. At a special called meeting he address the lodge upon the subject, "Odd Felloism," which was enjoyed by all. Mrs. Henry Jones and aunt will move to St. Paul about the first of April. The Willing Workers' club met with Mrs. Tonsil, on West Seventh street, Tuesday, March 16, at 2 p. m. The ladies will give a supper at Malone A. M. E. church in the parlors, March 26. Mr. and Mrs. Nelson have moved to 15 West Fifteenth street. How dear to my heart Is the yearly subscriber; The yearly subscriber, Who pays in advance. THE GREATEST AUTHORITY IN THE WORLD PRESCRIBES CUSHMAN'S MENTHOL INHALER DR. J. LENNOX BROWNE, OF LONDON. FOR COLDS in HEAD, CATARRE, SORE THROAT, LA GRIPPE, HEADACHE, OR ANY INDURGE OF THROAT TROUBLE. DR. Brown is Senior Surgeon to the Central London Throat and Ear Hospital. 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Eleven thousand dollars is to be raised by the congregation and friends by May 1st. We are therefore asking every reader of this paper and the public at large to give us your moral and financial support in the raising of this eleven thousand dollars. Below you will find a coupon which you will please fill in, sign and return with the amount you will give for this purpose. Please do not lay this aside, but give it your immediate attention. All contributions will be acknowledged in the columns of this paper. Watch this fund grow. Address all communications to REV. W. M. FRANKLIN, Pastor Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church Residence Address, 1318 North 26th St., Omaha, Neb. MAGIC HAIR GROWER AND STRAIGHTENING OIL S AND J The most wonderful hair preparation on the market. When we say Magic we do not exaggerate, as you can see great results in the first few treatments. 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Send samples of hair with all orders. 2416 Blondo St., Omaha, Neb. Telephone Webster 880 RATES—4 cents a word for single insertions; 2 cents a word for two or more insertions. No advertisement taken for sale. 30 cents. Cash must accompany advertisement. DRUG STORES ADAMS HAIGHT DRUG CO., 24th and Lake; 24th and Fort, Omaha, Neh. Room for rent. Phone Webster 1250. 2706 Parker street. Furnished rooms for rent in private family. Call Webster 3200. Strictly modern room for rent. Young lady preferred. Webster 3454. FOR RENT — Comfortable, nicely furnished rooms. Call Webster 1256. Rooms for rent in home, all modern except heat. Call Harney 6829. Modern furnished rooms for gentlemen. 2013 Grace street. Webster 4983. For Rent—Two rooms with bath, 2812 Douglas street. Phone Harney 7026. Furnished room for rent, modern. Gentleman only. Call at 2640 Caldwell. Webster 6303. For Sale—My equity in a desirable five-room modern home.—A. P. Simmons. Douglas 8682. Two large rooms furnished, each strictly modern. Twenty-fourth street car line. Phone Webster 4012. Wanted—Colored woman as house- keeper with knowledge of poultry raising. Phone L. Knox, Calhoun. First-class modern furnished rooms. Mrs. L. M. Bentley Webster, 170s North Twenty-sixth street. Phone Webster 4769. One furnished upstairs front room, suitable for two gentlemen. Two blocks from the car line. Rates reasonable. Call Web. 3792. 4t For Rent—Furnished rooms in a first class rooming house, steam heat, bath, electric lights on Dodge and 24th street car line. Mrs. Anna Banks, 924 North 20th. Douglas 4379. For Rent—Three unfurnished rooms in modern home for couple without children. 2004 North Twenty-eighth street, corner of Blondo. Webster 5053. Agents Wanted—Men and women to solicit and collect for the Nebraska State Health & Accident Insurance Co., Northwest Corner 14th and Douglas St. Phone Douglas 5575. I have a number of bargains in homes, 5, 6 and 7 rooms, well located. Am able to sell at $250 and up, cash; balance in monthly payments. E. M. Davis, Webster 2420. Neatly furnished room. 2425½ Lake street. Phone Webster 3582. -Adv. G. U. O. of O. F., South Omaha Lodge No. 9374. Meetings first and third Fridays; College Dept. second and fourth Friday; 90th and 100th Sides. Past Grand Masters Council No. 448, first and third Tuesdays, 24th and Charles Streets. ANYONE Desiring Modern Homes CALL G. W. MACKLIN For Reasonable Terms Webster 2380 24th and Blondo Sts. 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 Kaffir Chemical Laboratories stock, a safe and sound investment. Bought any yet?—Adv. PREVENT THAT COLD IT MAY DEVELOP SERIOUSLY HURLBURT'S CAMPHOR PILLS TAKE ONE AT ONCE If you sneeze, snuffle or feel a chill coming on. Carry the small bottles at all times. Price 30 Cents at all dealers. TEN KELLS CO., NEWEURGH, N.Y. THE SMARTER SET IN "THE CHILDREN OF THE SUN" After several months of anxious expectancy, Omaha has had the opportunity of seeing the Smarter Set in its new musical comedy, "The Children of the Sun." Wherever the company has shown, there has been an enthusiastic reception and a unanimity of opinion to the effect that it is the best show ever produced by a colored company. The music, the dancing, comedy and singing were set to a riot of beautiful scenery such as has never been seen in a race play before. To attempt to congratulate personally the performers would be incomplete without the mention of every member of the company, because each one measured completely up to his or her part and performed it with a zest and perfection that was pleasing and happy. As all of our readers know, the play was taken from the book, "The Children of the Sun," written by George Wells Parker of this city. Not only was the name borrowed, but the message was worked out with an abandon of music, laughter and song that brought it straight to the heart and mind of every person who witnessed the play. The first act provides the theme—the search for the original home of the black races—"The Children of the Sun." Upon the advice of a Japanese student, the party goes first to Japan. Abraham Washington's spectacular entrance into the scene, having fallen from the airship, brought a scream of laughter from the audience and it was continued as he pursued his course in making the acquaintance of Cherry Blossom, the Japanese maid. The latter part was taken by Miss Carrie King and she proved herself a delightful little character whose singing and dancing captivated the house. The Shinto priest believes that Abraham is a god, but when he learns that he is not a god, but a seeker of the gods, he informs him that the prehistoric black men of Japan came from India. The delegation then starts for Indian and no more delightful a conception could have been worked out. Fakirs, snake charmers, harem dancers, and beggars meet the travelers, and show them a riotous time. But India proves only one step in the journey and they are pointed toward Susa, the ancient capital of Persia. The Persia scene was artistically beautiful and historically great. Susa was called the city of illies and the grove blossomed with illies, while in the background was the city of classic beauty. The secret dance to the sun was here performed and it was a thing of culture, delight and sweetness. It was here that the bandits captured the delegates and would have made life miserable for them had not the chief discovered Abraham's taisman which linked him as a brother. Then came the Egyptian scene which sohwed the statue of Memnon in the foreground and the sphinx, pyramids and long stretching desert in the background. Abraham and his brother, Gabe, reach the monument and are almost dying from thirst. Gabe leaves Abe at the foot of the statue and goes to seek water. When he leaves Abe sings, "What the Use?" a humorous song, tinged with comic sadness and filled with droll philosophy. As he closes he takes out his tallman and tells it that if it was ever good for anything to prove it then. The thunders roll, the lightnings flash and the statutes speaks. An unseen hand passes out food and drink and after Abe is refreshed and the party comes up, they are told to go to Ethiopia, which is the real home of the "Children of the Sun." As they For Sale 8-room house with barn; modern except heat, $3,000.00 —$500 cash, $30 per month. 6 rooms modern, except heat, $2,500—$250 cash, balance $20 per month. Apartment house bargain. This place has 3-room apts, with city water, gas, bath and toilets. Rents for $130.00 per month. Offered at $7,500.00—$1,500 cash, $60 per month. This is a big bargain, as you can live in one apartment and rent out five that will pay for place and upkeep. 3-room apartments, $25 and $15 per month. LOSE YOUR HEADACHE QUICK USE THE DEPENDABLE LIQUID REMEDY (EASY TO TAKE-SPEEDY RELIEF). CAPUDINE GOOD FOR GRIPPE AND BACKACHES, TOO NO DOPE - NO ACETANILIDE. 100 300 600 Bottles depart, the Spirit of the Nile and her dancing maids enter and perform a classic Egyptian dance. Miss Grace Howell, as the goddess, is a wonderful dancer and her strict adherence to the hieratic code of dancing marks her as a true interpreter of the spirit of Old Egypt. The final scene is the throne of Empress Zaudita of Ethiopia. It is a marvelously worked out conception and truly in keeping with the ancient glory and magnificence of the ancient empire. Here the empress receives the pilgrims, tells them of the story of "The Children of the Sun," and makes them members of her court. In "The Children of the Sun" a new pace is set for colored shows and a new standard of appreciation for the public. While the humor of Abe was rich and screamingly funny, it assumed a philosophy at times that was pleasing and deeply significant. Gabe, the foil for the witty ignorance of Abe, was a happily conceived character. There was so much good in the play and so much art in the players, that it would require a volume to pay a proper tribute to each and to spell out the lesson that lay beneath the tinsel and fun. In conclusion it is worth while to mention that Mr. James J. Vaughn musical director, wrote out the music for the entire show and developed a wealth of ancient melody and harmony. Since there is practically no history or science of ancient music, Mr. Vaughn composed everything from imagination and all agree that his imagination has served him remarkably well. THE KAFFIR CHEMICAL LABORATORIES MOVING INTO LARGER QUARTERS. The Kaffir Chemical Laboratories, incorporated, manufacturers of pharmaceuticals, drugs, medicines and toilet preparations, which worked quietly for several months incorporating and lining up its workers and resources, has been negotiating for a suitable building for a permanent home, sufficiently large to meet the demands of its business and conveniently located to trackage and the business center. These negotiations have resulted in securing a desirable location on North Sixteenth near Cuming street. The laboratories are moving into the Warden hotel property, 815-19 North Sixteenth street. This is a three story modern brick building, 60x80, with three store fronts. The entire third floor is being remodeled and will be used as the laboratory. The first floor will be a display and city sales room and executive offices. The second floor will be remodeled and rented as offices to the business and professional men of the city needing such accommodations. This building will be known as the Kaffir Block. As soon as the moving is completed and the firm is settled notice of the opening will be given and inspection of the plant invited. This will be towards the latter part of the month. CAMPAIGN FOR SALE OF STOCK IN CO-OPERATIVE WORKERS OF AMERICA TO CLOSE IN THE VERY NEAR FUTURE. Only 620 persons can purchase stock in the company. The salesmen who have had permits issued to them by the bureau of securities are John R. Lemma and Mrs. Jessie Hale Moss. Either one of them may be reached by calling Douglas 3954, or their residence telephone. If they cannot be reached any person desiring to purchase stock may do so from the secretary at 19 Patterson block, or S. W. le and her perform a miss Grace a wonder- adherence ing marks the spirit Mills, the treasurer, at 1421 North Twenty-fourth street, or any of the officers of the company. H. J. Pinkett, Acting General Manager and General Counsel. WALTER WEBBER, Chairman of the Board of Directors. OLD FOLKS HOME The meeting held at the Old Folks Home by Rev. Thomas Taggart was a spiritual uplift to all who attended, and especially the inmates. A free-will offering was asked for by Mr. Taggart. Eleven dollars and twenty-five cents was raised. Mesdames R. K. Lawne and Martha Smith thanked Rev. Mr. Taggart and congregation on behalf of the association. We hope the ministers of the various churches will hold meetings at the home each Sunday. We also wish to thank Rev. Mr. Wilkinson and his congregation for the collection they took up for the home in February, amounting to $25.50. Also Rev. W. F. Botts and congregation for the collection in February amounting to $10.00. An interesting board meeting was held at the residence of Mrs. Botts last Wednesday. The next meeting will be held at the home March 31. The president wants the old and new members to be present as there will be business of importance. INDIANS WANT $5,500,000 DUE ON OLD LAND TREATY Washington. March 17.—Search of the attic of the White house executive offices for records which may enable his tribe to collect $5,500,000 from the government has begun by Chief Grindstone of the Pitt River Indian tribe of California. The chief, who has retained legal assistance in his efforts, said the money was due under treaties negotiated in 1851 by which the Indians gave up valuable lands, but failed to receive the stipulated compensations, as the treaties were never ratified. Now they want the old documents as evidence in a suit against the government. THEODORE BOOSEVELT POST 30 TO GIVE GRAND CONCERT The Theodore Roosevelt Post, No. 30. of The American Legion, will give a grand entertainment at St. John's A. M. E. church on Friday evening, April 16. Don't fail to keep this date in mind. Everybody is going. THE MONITOR is $2 a year, payable in ADVANCE. Several subscriptions are now due. Please drop into the office and pay, send the amount by check or post office order or phone Douglas 3224 and our collector will call. Have you investigated the Kaffir Chemical Laboratories yet? Our present place of business is at 922-24 Douglas street, northwest corner of Tenth and Douglas. Drop in and see us.—Adv. All rights reserved. Keep April 16 open for a date with us. Office Phone, Webster 5784 Residence, Webster 1219 JOHN A. GARDNER Auto Express and Baggage Stand at Killingsworth & Price 2416 No. 24th St. Friedman's Place Fine Watch Repairing... Red 7914 We Buy and Sell Jewelry, Clothing, Shoes, Trunks Suit Cases, Etc. MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS Office Phone Res. Phone Webster Co Webster 2047 Residence 3318 Emmeett St. S. L. MOATTES TRANSFER CO. We Do All Kinds of Hauling Trunks Delivered to Any Part of the City. Stand, 2218 No. 24th St. OMAHA L. A. Richardson James Armstrong THE OWL TRANSFER CO. Prompt Service All Parts of the City. Bus. Phone Web. 2095. Res. 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