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GROWING, THANK YOU! $2.00 a Year. 5c a Copy INVADES COUNTRY OF THE ENEMY The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People Holds Eleventh Annual Session in Atlanta—Sessions Well Attended and Awaken Interest. STATES PRINCIPLES FOR WHICH IT CONTENDS Abolition of Lynching, Untrammelled Right to the Ballot, Abolition of Jim Crow Cars, Equal Educational and Industrial Opportunities Chief Demands—Spingarn Medal to Dubois. (Special to The Monitor.) ATLANTA, Ga., June 17.—The Eleventh Annual Conference of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People which was held May 29-June 2 is declared by all who attended to have been the greatest in many respects of the conferences of the Association. Much doubt was expressed prior to the conference as to whether the plain truth in regard to the Negro question could be spoken in Atlanta. The Association was true to its colors, even in Atlanta. Every speech, every testimonial, every conversation, was frank, straightforward, and to the the point, evidencing no fear, but marked with earnest sincerity that was completely convincing. Two hundred and twenty-seven delegates and members registered, representing 92 branches and 29 states. There were also many visitors from surrounding states. The total attendance at the four mass meetings held on Sunday afternoon and on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday nights and at the business sessions exceeded 15,000 persons. The conference opened Sunday afternoon with Arthur B. Spingarn, Vice President of the Association, presidig. Mayor James L. Key spoke briefly, welcoming the conference to the city. It had bees hoped that Mr. Storey, President of the Association, would be present, but due to his advanced age and a recent illness, it seemed inadvisable to have him make the long journey South. However, Mr. Storey prepared an address on "The Legal Aspects of the Negro Question" which was read by Mr. Spingarn. The Rev. M. Ashby Jones of Atlanta made a plea for co-operation between tre intelligent elements of both races. The keynote of the conference was struck by JamesWeldon Johnson when he declared that the five principal demands of all Negroes were (1) guaranty of life by the abolition of lynching through federal action, if necessary; (2) the Negro's untrammeled right to the ballot upon the same terms as other races; (3) the abolishment of "Jim Crow" cars; (4) equal educational and industrial opportunities; (5) the abolition of segregation, especially in the governmental departments in Washington. Most interesting of all the sessions was that of Monday evening at which Harry E. Davis of Cleveland presided. The causes and effects of recent migrations of colored people northward were treated from the viewpoint of the North, of the South, and of the Negro. Mrs, Florence Kelley, Secretary of the National Consumers' league and member of the Board of Directors of the Association, told of the tremendous changes now taking place in regard to the colored woman worker, urging that through the development of co-operative movements, the singleness of interests of the white and colored woman worker be emphasized for the betterment of conditions of both. Other speakers were Eugene R. Black, President of the Atlanta Chamber of Commerce; Dr. Plato Durham, Dean of Emory University, Atlanta, and the Rev. R. W. Bagnall of Detroit. Dr. Durham spoke feelingly of the need of mutual understanding between the races and explained the Atlanta Plan of Interracial Co-operation. Dr. Bagnall, who has made a careful study of migration to Detroit, gave a brief historical sketch of migratory movements of the past, declaring that interracial conferences had been proposed before with no success, particularly in 1879, when such a movement was at its height. Stating that the colored population of Detroit had in three years increased from 8,000 to well over 35,000, Mr. Bagnall gave several concrete examples of the way in which colored men from the South were making good in northern industries. He declared that the only hope of the Negro lay in his continued migration to the North until the South is forced THE MONITOR through economic necessity to grant his demands. The Spingarn Medal was presented to Dr. W. E. B. Wu Bois "for the founding and calling together on February 19, 20 and 21, 1919, in Paris, France. The First Pan-African Congress, it were paid to the recipient. M. W. Adams, Acting President, Georgia University; President John J. of Morehouse College, and Lovington. The presentation was made by Bishop John Hurst, Chaplain of the Spingarn Medal Award committee. "Lynching segregation" was the subject for discussion on Tuesday day night, when Mr. J. E. Spingarn presided. Mr. Spingarn in his opening address proposed the formation in each of the Southern States of a permanent race commission composed of five members of each race who should not be politicians, but fearless and intelligent leaders, whose duty should be to investigate causes of friction, to make recommendations for legislative action, and to have all matters pertaining to race relations submitted for approval to such commissions before being approved by the Governor. Charles Edward Russell, in attacking the lynching evil, showed that back of much of the practice of lynching lay the ignorance and illiteracy of the Southern States, and urged the formation of a Bureau of Education with a secretaryship in the Cabinet. The Rev. Peter James Bryant of Atlanta and William Pickens, associate field secretary of the association, were the other speakers. The closing session of the conference on Wednesday night was on the important question of "Education and the Ballot." The speakers were Mrs. W. Spencer Murray of New York, the Rev. C. B. Wilmer of Atlanta and Dr. Du Bois. Dr. Du Bois in his address showed that lynching flourished in direct proportion to the extent to which Negroes were disfranchised. He declared: "If the South wishes to be abreast of the world, it must put an effective ballot in the hand of every citizen, black and white, male and female." The results of the conference remain to be seen. The conference ended, however, with a deeper determination on the part of all of the delegates and members to make a stronger and more determined fight than ever before to achieve the objects for which the association stands—for a complete and unquestioned share of freedom for all American citizens, regardless of race or color. WOMEN ASK VOTES FOR ALL International Suffrage Alliance Now Includes All Nations. Geneva, June 17.—The International Woman Suffrage Alliance Congress has decided that the Alliance should be continued to obtain suffrage and equal rights with men for the women of all nations. This decision was put in the form of an amendment to Article 11 of the constitution. The amendment says "Resolved, That the object of the Alliance shall be in the future to secure enfranchisement of the women of all nations by the promotion of woman suffrage, and also such other reforms as are necessary to establish real equality of liberties, status and opportunities between men and women." The delegates declared their belief that the decision would be received happily by the Parliaments and men of all countries as well as by the women. It is understood the delegates of many nations have presented a petition to Mrs. Carrie Chapman Catt of New York, President of the Alliance, asking her to continue in that office. Mrs. Catt is expected to reply Friday. Discussion whether a women's Labor Bureau should be founded within the League of Nations or apart from that body occupied this afternoon's session. Lady Astor and Mrs. Catt were opposed to having the bureau in any case. Miss Eleanore Rathbone, British delegate, urged that the bureau be established within the League in order that its expenses might be borne by the League. The Congress finally voted, 53 to 47, that the bureau be established outside the League. GREENSBURG TO HAVE A RACE LAUNDRY Greensburg, Pa., June 17.—In the near future there will be a laundry established and operated by the colored people of Greensburg, which will be known as the Profit-Sharing Laundry of Greensburg. OMAHA, NEBRASKA, JUNE 17, 1920 Gold Cross Society Has Been Organized for the Purpose of Defending the Rights of Native or Subject People Before the League of Nations and Court of Public Opinion. LEAGUE MAKES SUBJECT PEOPLE VOICELESS The Contention of Leaders of the New Movement Which Intends to Collect Data and Expose All Injustice to Oppressed People Without Discrimination—Membership International. (By Associated Negro Press.) PARIS, France, June 17 A news dispatch from Geneva, Switzerland, has been received here reporting the organization of the Gold Cross Society. The society has been organized for the purpose of defending the rights of native or subject people before the League of Nations and the court of public opinion. As constituted at present, it is contended that the proposed League gives no voice to subject people who comprise a large part of the world's population. Anti-slavery is the war cry of the "Gold Cross" advocates, and the plan of operation is to advance measures to protect natives and subject groups against the abuses by white conquerors, using the Dutch or Swiss representatives in the League as special attorneys of the society. A bureau of information will be immediately organized and data will be gathered as soon as practicable regarding peonage in Central and South America, the coolie system in Asia, forced labor and exportation of natives in Africa and peonage and lynching in the United States. The theory of anti-slavery leaders is that governmental action is ineffective and that only private vigilance can keep down the increasing prevalence of the various forms of slavery which continue to appear in all sections of the world. It is also declared by the leaders in the new movement that the League of Nations' code of principles, which includes the pronouncement that natives constitute a "sacred trust," applies only to the colonies taken from Germany, apparently. The Gold Cross Society intends to expose all injustice to oppressed people without discrimination. The British, French, German, Swiss, Italian, Peruvian, Australian, Portuguese and Bolivian anti-slavery organizations have joined the new League. An invitation has been extended to the United States to enter the new movement, possibly through an organization of the churches, if the government cannot be induced to join. METEOR FALLS IN OKLAHOMA Lights the Skies of Several Southwestern States in Descent. Okomulgee, Okla., June 17.—Geologists will study the huge meteor which fell and buried itself out near here last Tuesday after lighting the skies over several southwestern states. Hundreds of persons in Missouri, Kansas, Arkansas and Oklahoma watched the meteor's flight, reports received here said. Scores of motor cars clogged the roads leading to where the burning mass fell. Considerable apprehension among the people living near Fort Smith, Ark., was caused. They thought the meteor fell near Red Oak, Okla., about 25 miles distant. A number of persons in automobiles went from Wilburton, Okla., and nearby towns to Red Oak to give aid. POLES WIPE OUT TWO RED DIVISIONS Warsaw, June 17—The Polish counter offensive against the bolshevki between the Dvina and upper Beresina under General Pilsudski, President of the Republic, is developing very favorably, according to an official statement issued by the General Staff. The Poles, breaking the desperate resistance of the bolshevki, have annihilated the Third and Twelfth bolshevist divisions and have occupied Czarnica and Plissa, twenty-five miles southwest of Disna, with heavy losses to the enemy. NEW TIES WITH HOLLAND The Hague, June 17.—The American minister, William Phillips, in an interview with the Netherlands Indies Press Bureau states his opinion that a new era has commenced since the war in economic relations of the Netherlands Indies and America, especially with the ever-increasing American merchant fleet. THE NATIONAL REPUBLICAN CONVENTION Flag Be-decked and Humanity- Thronged Coliseum Makes Great Impression Upon the Editor of The Monitor Who Was Present As a Visitor and a Leonard Wood Booster. Democratic Commingling of American Citizens of All Colors From North and South Without Any Untoward Happenings. DE PRIEEST TRIES TO FORCE FIGHT ON DISFRANCHISEMENT TO THE FLOOR; AMENDMENT RULED OUT OF ORDER (Special to The Monitor by the Editor) CHICAGO, June 17.—The national republican convention was called to order at 11:30 Tuesday morning, June 8. The flag-bedecked coliseum with its 15,000 human beings of the various racial groups entering into our national life was an inspiring sight. Among the delegates and alternates and spectators there was a most generous sprinkling of that group of loyal Americans who lend color and virility to any gathering. The only place where the colored American was not seen was on the platform. Among the distinguished ex-chairmen of national republican conventions, ex-congressmen, etc., who were given places on the platform it is regrettable that room was not found for a man like Major John R. Lynch. This is an oversight for which someone was responsible. Was it Will Hays? Otherwise, Americans of color were omni-present. Nothing serious happened when, for example, a refined, well-dressed and well-mannered colored man or woman was seated beside a white Georgian or South Carolina man who would have been scandalized by such "social equality" in the land where the magnolia blows. The invocation was offered by the Rt. Rev. Charles E. Woodcock, Bishop of Kentucky, who Omahan's will remember for his recent address in that city. Temporary organization was effected by the election of Henry Cabot Lodge as chairman. He delivered the keynote address, which was a vitilious attack upon "Wilsonian autocracy." This forecasted the platform subsequently adopted. The appointment of platform and credentials committees completed the work of the first morning session when adjournment was taken until Wednesday morning. Wednesday morning's session was brief. Temporary organization was made permanent. The sandpatters were in control. This was very evident. Chauncey M. Depew spoke and adjournment was taken until Thursday morning at 11. The platform committee was busy with saw and hammer and the job was not yet done. Thursday morning's session occupied less than an hour as the platform was not ready. Adjournment was taken until 4 o'clock. The platform makers were having a time over the plank of the League of Nations, but there was another plank which worried them a deal and that was a plank demanding enfranchisement of the Negro in the south or the cutting down of southern representation. With the hope of breaking "the Hindenburg line of southern democracy" the party, as usual, side-stepped. Late Thursday afternoon it was after 5 o'clock when Chairman Watson read the platform. A minority report more direct and specific was presented by a delegate from Wisconsin. Oscar De Priest of Illinois moved an amendment to the report demanding enforcement of the Fourteenth and Fifteenth amendments. It was ruled out of order, but the fact that our people were determined to bring the issue of southern misrepresentation before the convention was made plain. It was an endeavor to force the fight on the floor of the convention. Henry Lincoln Johnson won as National Committee from Georgia when his state was polled. Despite what may be said or thought of Johnson he was acknowledged as one of the shrewdest and ablest politicians in the convention and now for the first time in many years a colored man is a member of the National Republican Committee. Friday morning the nominations were in order. Wood's name was first presented. The demonstration lasted over forty minutes. There was an enthusiasm and spontaneity to this demonstration that others lacked. Mrs. Robinson, Roosevelt's sister, received an ovation when she seconded Wood's Vol. V. No. 50 (Whole No. 259) nomination. She has the Rooseveltian pep and punch. Lowden's nomination was second and then came that of Hiram Johnson. Wheeler or San Francisco did not help Johnson's cause by his long and tiresome speech. A pleasant little lady from New Hampshire, whose husband was a member of the New Hampshire delegation, sat next to the writer. She quietly remarked, "That speech is enough to kill Johnson's chances." Other nominations followed rapidly. Then came the first ballot with Wood in the lead. You knew the rest late Saturday afternoon. Harding and Coolidge received the nomination. Personal observations and sidelights from the editor will be given in next week's issue. (By the Associated Negro Press.) Chicago, Ill., June 17.—The meeting of colored editors planned by the Associated Negro Press was attended by a large number of the men interested in the conduct of Negro papers throughout the country. Nahum D. Brascher presided at the meeting and addresses were delivered by Nelson Crews of the Kansas City Sun; George W. Harris of the New York News; Carey B. Lewis of the Chicago Defender; George Stewart of the Indianapolis Recorder; C. F. Richardson of t the Houston Observer; W. Allison Sweeney of the Carter of Washington, D. C.; W. L. Porter of the East Tennessee News; and Claude A. Barnett, director of the Associated Press. Among those present were William Warley of the Louisville News; W. H. A. Moore of the Associated Negro Press; Dr. Murray of the Boston Chronicle; and Melvin J. Chisum of the Negro World. The Rev. J. Albert Williams of the Omaha Monitor, Harry C. Smith of the Cleveland Gazette, J. E. Mitchell of the St. Louis Argus, Joseph L. Jones of the Cincinnatti Monitor, C. K. Robinson of the St. Louis Independent Clarion, J. T. A. Whitney, the well known New York correspondent, Henry Allen Boyd of Nashville, Tenn., W. T. Andrews of the Baltimore Herald, Phil A. Jones, business manager of the Chicago Defender. CITIZENS BANQUET (By the Associated Negro Press.) Chicago, Ill., June 17.—Over 200 delegates to the convention attended the banquet tendered to the visitors by the citizens' committee last Wednesday night in the large dining room of the Vincennes hotel. William R. Cowan served as toastmaster and the following program of toasts followed the dinner: General Wood and the Negro, Maj. John R. Lynch. International Relations, Dr. Ernest J. Lyons. The Citizen Soldier; Maj. R. R. Jackson. The Negro Press, Geo. W. Harris. Solving the Problem, W. H. Lewis. The Negro in the West, Hon. Nelson C. Crews. Reducing Southern Representation, Hon. E. H. Wright. Our Candidate, Dr. Emmett J. Scott. Making Democracy Safe, W. H. A. Moore. Americanism, Hon. Charles W. Anderson. Claude A. Barnstett, Nahum D. Brascher, David Hawley, Dr. Leonard Lewis and Harvey A. Watkins were the committee of arrangements. SHIPPING CONGRESS FAVORS LEAGUE OF NATIONS Copenhagen, June 17.—The Baltic and White Sea Conference opened recently with about 100 delegates present. The following resolution was submitted and adopted, being commended from different sides. "The general meeting of the Baltic and White Sea Conference welcomes the formation of the League of Nations and seriously hopes this great endeavor to create an organization aiming at the prevention of war will receive general support from the public opinion of the whole world." LAY HIGH COSTS ON LABOR Ohio Grand Jury Blames Workers for Rise in Building Prices. Cleveland, June 17.—Chief blame for tremendous increases in building costs is placed on labor's refusal to do "a day's work for a day's pay," in the report of the county grand jury on its investigation to Judge Kennedy in criminal court. ORGANIZED LABOR WIPES OUT COLOR LINE The American Federation of Labor Has Taken Democratic Stand Concerning Status of Brother in Black—Colored Workmen Must Be Admitted to Full Membership. SOUTHERN OPPOSITION WISELY OVERRIDDEN Final Action Taken After a Stormy Session and Bitter Fight—Delegates Resent Obprobrious Use of Term "Nigger"—Resentment Sustained by Chair—Believe Question Settled. MONTREAL, Que., June 17.—The American Federation of Labor June 10 wiped out the "color line" and warned its affiliated international unions that Negro workers must be given full and equal membership. The action came at the end of a stormy session, which nearly resulted in a "race war" between delegates from the Southern States and the Negroes and their sympathizers. An Enemy in Camp. An appeal to the workers to desert the federation and align with the One Big Union was spread broadcast through the city. It asserted that craft unionism was "doomed." The circular was the first open attack on the American Federation by the One Big Union organization in Canada. The steel and coal strikes and the recent railroad strike, the circular said, showed the federation delegates have "specialized in co-operating with the bosses and government and altogether have railroaded and jailed the representatives of our class." Illinois Men Back the Blacks. Rejecting the recommendation of its organization committee, the federation threatened the autonomy of an affiliated union by requesting the Brotherhood of Railway Clerks to give the Negro freight handlers, express and station employees full membership and eliminate from its constitution the words, "white only." The discussion drew the fire of the Negro delegates and of several Northern States, chiefly Illinois and New York. In the exchange of oratory in which the Negroes charged "taxation without representation" and "discrimination," to which their opponents replied with accusations and betrayal by Negro workers in past labor disputes. Indignation of the Negro delegates was aroused several times when speakers referred to them as "nigger" freight handlers and their objection to such remarks was sustained by the acting chairman, James Duncan. Frank Morrison, secretary of the American Federation of Labor, made an unsuccessful attempt to halt the debate by explaining that arrangements were under way to get all unions to take in Negro members. Modified and Passed. Representatives of the Brotherhood of Railway Clerks declared they were taking care of the Negro question and giving just attention to Negro grievances. They asked the convention to leave the matter in their hands. Several motions were made on the floor to demand that the railway clerks abolish the "color line" in their constitution or forfeit their charter. One of these was later modified to "request" the brotherhood to give the Negro full membership. It was accepted by an overwhelming majority. "This, I believe, will settle the Negro problem in our organization for all time," said Chairman Duncan. "Our affiliated unions must now understand that the color line is abolished." FORMS INTER-RACIAL (By Associated Negro Press.) Stateswith, N. C., June 17.—J. S. Hunter, associated state Y. M. C. A. secretary, has perfected the arrangements for a local inter-racial committee to handle problems arising for adjustment between the races. The committee consists of five colored and five white men who are to co-operate for the better education and better housing among the colored people in this vicinity. Monitor Phone Douglas 3224 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, 1916, 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, 204 Kaffir Block, Omaha, Neb. Telephone Douglas 3224. MEMBER OF THE ASSOCIATED INDUSTRY PRESS FIRST IN SERVICE 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. THE NATIONAL CONVENTION AND THE PLATFORM lamented Foraker, ought to be and doubtless is. Believing them to be THE National Republican Convention is over. It was a great gathering, viewed from many angles. The sight of 15,000 people—for this was the number, including delegates, alternates, newspaper men and visitors or guests, as the latter are called, who attended the sessions daily—assembled under one roof, ritiously decorated with the national colors, is a scene better imagined than described. The tension and intense interest of delegates and visitors was another impressive feature. The personnel of the vast throng was not the least in importance of the factors which gripped and held one. Then, too, above the unmistakable rivalry for the mastery, evinced by the cohorts of the respective candidates, there was an apparent spirit of earnestness and eagerness for the best interests of the country. But this desire to serve the nation, impressed us as being somewhat diluted by a timid conservatism. A courageous and progressive spirit willing to boldly grapple with the difficulties of the times seemed to be sadly lacking. This was quite apparent in the platform, which, after many weary hours of work, was finally presented to the convention and adopted with much enthusiasm. At the time of its reading it did not impress us as a great document; nor has a subsequent reading and analysis of its elegant diction heightened our opinion of it as a worthy sentiment-making declaration. On certain issues, like the League of Nations, for example, it straddles; while upon other issues, vital and paramount, it is either silent or evasive. The platform as a whole is an artful playing to the political galleries on democratic blunders without any desire or willingness to recognize anything constructive in the work of a rival administration. It is clearly a compromise platform with all the weaknesses of compromising measures. The platform is strong only as an appeal to partisan passion and prejudice. It may serve this purpose as a campaign document, and it may prove a boomerang. The platform makers studiously avoided any reference to disfranchisement and violations of the constitution which are notorious and to which the Republican party is privy by its cowardly silence and acquiescence. The platform is platitudinous and ponderous, but its underpinning is dangerously weak. THE CANDIDATES WE REGRET exceedingly that Leonard Wood did not receive the nomination. The people wanted him. He was undoubtedly the popular choice. The politicians did not want him. We knew this all along; but so strong was the sentiment of the people for him that we did not believe the politicians would dare ignore and run counter to it. But they have done so. With what results the future will disclose. However, since the convention has confirmed the selection of two candidates for the presidency and vicepresidency, in the persons of Harding of Ohio and Coolidge of Massachusetts, it is the duty of loyal republicans to give them their support. Those who know them vouch for their ability and integrity. We know very little of Senator Harding; we know more of Governor Coolidge, and strongly admire him. We know that Governor Coolidge is sound to the core on the question of human rights, and Senator Harding, halling from Ohio, and being the bosom friend of the late INSTITUTION OF THE O STATES. Not to Be Abridged. Naturalized in the United States, on thereof, are citizens of the state wherein they reside. No any law which shall abridge the citizens of the United States; nor person of life, liberty, or prop- law, nor deny to any person ual protection of the laws. lamented Foraker, ought to be and doubtless is. Believing them to be sound on this issue, with us the param- ount issue, we shall gladly give them our support. HOWELL OF NEBRASKA WE WISH to publicly pay tribute to National Committeeman R B. Howell of Nebraska, and we do this the more gladly because we have never been particularly drawn to Mr Howell. Frankly, we have regarded him as one of the high and lofty kind who had very little regard for common folk in general and our own group in particular. We have never had any contact with each other more than to speak in passing. We believe, however, in giving credit where credit is due. In the contest cases coming before the National Committee the one outstanding figure, as we were reliably informed by a representative of the Associated Negro Press, who was present throughout the hearings, who championed the cause of the Southern Negroes and "insisted that the cases must be decided on the basis of justice, was Howell of Nebraska." He fought manfully and courageously on the unpopular side, and it takes a real, big, red-blooded MAN to do that. We need men in Omaha and Nebraska to take the same stand here as you took before the National Republican Committee in Chicago, Mr. Howell, and if you will stand as uncompromisingly for justice and fair play here in matters political, civil and industrial, as you did for political justice in Chicago, you will receive the warm-hearted fealty of a grateful people. The Monitor learned with pleasure of your attitude, and on behalf of those for whom we authoritatively speak we sincerely thank you. PRESS CONFERENCE IT WAS a great pleasure to be able to attend the Conference of the Race Press held in Chicago. The members of the fourth estate there assembled were an alert, wide-awake, progressive, upstanding set of men, inspired with high ideals. To meet these men from veterans like W. Allison Sweeney and Julius Taylor to recruits like W. L. Porter and C. F. Richardson and note their ability and earnestness, one can well understand why the Negro Press is making its influence felt upon the nation. They are serious-minded men, wide-visioned men who realize their mission and the responsibility placed upon them. "I AM old-fashioned enough to believe in prayer" said one of the youngest and ablest of our newspaper men in calling the press conference to order recently. He is right. And woe betide that people who become so up-to-date that they do not believe in prayer. A people who believe in prayer will ultimately triumph over every foe and overcome every obstacle that obtrudes. CLEAN LIVING CLEAN living is an imperative need of the time. Examination of men for the army showed the terrible price American manhood and womanhood is paying for sins of impurity. Live clean lives, boys, for your own sakes and for the sakes of those who are to come after you. KEEPING UP INSURANC0 Ex-service men should keep up their life insurance. Just think how much it will mean to you and yours. If you have allowed it to lapse, renew it. PRAYER THE MONITOR MAKING PUBLIC SENTIMENT This country is governed and controlled by public sentiment rather than by the laws upon the statute books. Seldom, if ever, is a law passed until it is backed by public sentiment, and, by the same token, seldom is it enforced to the letter unless public sentiment has the preponderance of desire. Therefore, the American Negro will never in this life and world "come unto his own" until public sentiment is aroused to the point of direct action. This is true of lynching, disfranchisement, "lily whiteism," "jim crowism," segregation and all the other nefarious and un-American shortcomings that disturb the peace of mind and living. The big job at hand, consequently, until the entire people of the nation are aroused, the people within, and the people without our group, is the making of public sentiment. This is being done today as never before in the streets, the homes, the schools, the churches, places of business, lodges and the newspapers. The biggest responsibility for carrying forward this work—this propaganda, if you like—rests with newspapers of our own group, and such fair minded periodicals of the other side as are awakened to the spirit and duties of the times. New recruits are being added to this latter group weekly. It is a most gratifying sign. Nevertheless, there is yet a long road to travel. One newspaper, of the kind with which most of us are familiar, that poses as being just in its opinions and expressions, but which is actually insidious in its propaganda of disastrous hatred, can do more harm in one thinly veiled editorial than a dozen fair ones can do good. Our newspapers everywhere, now greatly strengthened in their laudable purposes by the valuable organization of the Associated Negro Press are going forward with unabridged determination. They are not only commanding attention, but respect. Our newspapers are writing new pages of history in letters of gold so forceful are the utterances, the American government pauses to consider, and so big are the letters of truth, "He Who Runs, May Read." Amen. WHAT OUR EDITORS SAY The Banished Saloon. Banishing the saloon has put the Negro upon a much higher and better plane of living in every respect. And the Negroes themselves realize this fact—The Houston (Tex.) Post. Holes In Reservoir. The Negro migration and the war are charged with the South's labor shortage, and the consequent losses, actual and potential, to Southern development. But Southern labor shortage is pretty much like a water famine in a community which permits big holes in the sides of its reservoir. The A. M. E. Christian Register. Educated Leadership. Not only do the business men of the South realize the necessity for educated leadership, but the thoughtful men among the Negroes themselves are most anxious to have training and enlightenment leaders. — The Reno (Nev.) Journal. Race Consciousness. It is very gratifying to note the awakened race consciousness of our group as shown by the determination of our families to support the enterprises fostered by the race. Evidence Husb. MR. FE. Son. 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Two lessons seem to be taught by the race trouble at Fayetteville. One is that some degree of tolerance should be shown by white people towards Negroes.—The Raleigh (N. C.) Observer. In Our Place. Our white people must put themselves in the Negro's place in order to realize how lynching affects the colored people and breeds had blood between both races.—The Lebanon (Ga.) Journal. NEW YORKERS ASSAIL "LILY WHITE" POLICY Edward A. Johnson Says Convention Action May Cost Republicans Votes. Action May Cost Republicans Votes. New York, June 17.—Edward A. Johnson, chairman of the committee of 1,000, an organization in Harlem, declared last Saturday that New York Negroes were very much displeased with the way in which the credentials committee in Chicago has been handling the colored delegates for the last week. "The committee has thrown out the Negro delegates of four states," he said, "of Arkansas, North and South Carolina and Alabama. The Negroes of the North have always been opposed to the 'illy white' policy of the republican party. "These delegates were thrown out, not because there was something wrong about their credentials or because they had not been duly elected, but were discarded simply in an effort to seat white delegates and build up a white republican party in the South. "Unless this matter is remedied it will have a bad effect on New York Negroes. There is a disposition among race men here to turn to the democratic or socialist party, and they will cast their votes for these parties in large numbers unless the colored delegates accredited to the convention get a square deal. "The fact that a few prominent office seeking Negroes may be given jobs later in an effort to throw a sop to the colored voters will not work and we will not stand for it." A CARD OF THANKS. A Precious one from us has gone, A voice we loved is still; A place is vacant in our home, Which can never be filled. We wish to thank our many friends for their kindness and service rendered us during the sickness and death of our mother, Mrs. Florence Elizabeth King, who died May 31, 1920. We especially thank those who gave such beautiful floral offerings, among them Class 15 of St. John's Church and the Swatiska Art Club. We thank the following ones who provided for the family at lunch and dinner last Wednesday: Mrs. C. W. Fields, Mrs. O. N. Simmons and Mrs. L. Scott. Thanks to Mrs. James Clark and Mr. S. C. Kennedy for auto service. MRS. M. DUNCAN, MRS. C. BUCKLEY, MRS. V. SCOTT, MISS VIVIAN KING, MISS LOYCE SCOTT, MISS THELMA KING, Daughters; MR. J. H. KINC, Husband; MR. FELIX KING, Son. Patronize The Monitor advertisers. NERSAL CAR necessary to go into the the practical merits everybody knows all resal Car." How it after day and year operating expense so durful. This adver- spective buyers without delay. Buy a can get one. We'll our order—get your on as possible—and "after-service" when ```markdown ``` 119 N. 16th St. Opp. Post Office Phone Douglas 977 Res. 1920 N.o 36th St. Phone Webster 4743 J. SNELL General Building Contractor Estimates Furnished Free— Prices Reasonable 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 So. 24th St. Hill-Williams Drug Co. PURE DRUGS AND TOILET ARTICLES Free Delivery Tyler 160 2402 Cuming St. Start Saving Now One Dollar will open an account in the Savings Department of the United States Nat'l Bank 16th and Farnam Streets Egyptian Regulator Tea for Consipation and Stomach Disorders Price 25c., 50c. and $1.00. THE EGYPTIAN DRUG CO., 120 W. 31st St. New York (Free sample mailed upon request.) Omar Wonder Flour J. A. Edholm E. W. Sherman 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 Meats, Poultry, Oysters, etc. 2003 Cuming St. Doug. 3834 Home Rendered Lard. We Smoke and Cure our own Hams and Bacon. OMAR WONDER FLOUR Afro-American Employment Bureau 2522½ Lake Street For Employment of All Kinds Call Webster 5976. WATERS BARNHART PRINTING CO. OMAHA --- FIRE! FIRE! FIRE! Are you prepared, should you have one? Furniture is so high, and insurance so low, that it's downright poor business to run the risk. Of course you aren't going to burn out; BUT you might. Then what? Sorrow and tears. Let us stock you up with gladness and smiles. Read these prices, then call us: Fire insurance, 80c per $100 for 3 years. Tornado insurance, 40c per $100 for 3 years. Desdunes & Clarke 817 North 16th St. Tyler 1035 ANYONE Desiring Modern Homes CALL G. W. MACKLIN For Reasonable Terms Webster 2380 24th and Blondo Sts. 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. SERVICE and Consideration Are Always Uppermost in My Mind Silas Johnson, Proprietor Western Funeral Home 2518 Lake Street Phone Webster 248 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 Allen Jones, Res. Phone W. 204 Andrew T. Reed, Res. Phone Red 5210 JONES & REED FUNERAL PARLOR 2314 North 24th St. Web. 1100 Lady Attendant NIMROD JOHNSON NOTARY PUBLIC Real Estate, Loane and Rentals. Office 220 South 13th St. Tyler 2724 Res. 2726 Burdette St. Webster 4150 NORTH END COAL AND ONE MINUTE EXPRESS A. F. ALLEN, Manager Hauling of any kind— Call Webster 5036 Early morning until late at night Open for Business the BOOKER T. WASHINGTON HOTEL Nicely Furnished Steam Heated Rooms, With or Without Board 523 North 15th St. Omaha, Neb. Phone Tyler 897. Subscribe for The Monitor. Mrs. John Andrew Singleton was called to New York City last Wednesday by the death of her mother, Mrs. M. Goring. Holst Pharmacy for drugs. 2702 Cuming street, Harney 681.—Adv. Mrs. S. A. Steele, after a fort-Albert Williams, left for her home in Minneapolis, Minn., Tuesday morning. She expects to return to Omaha for an indefinite stay later in the summer. DENTLO. Have you tried it? You don't know what real tooth paste is until you do. Manufactured in Omaha by the Kaffir Chemical Laboratories. Ask your druggist for Dentio, the pyorrhea preventive toothpaste.—Adv. Fred Clay of Kansas City, Mo., was a guest at the home of Mrs. Ira King, 2552 Spaulding street, Saturday and Sunday, leaving Monday morning for Chicago, where he will spend a few days before returning home. Watch these columns for the announcement of the musicale to be given by the pupils of Mrs. J. Alice Stewart soon. A fine son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Jesse L. Bean last Thursday morning. Dorsey Looney, who has been ill at the university hospital for some weeks, is able to be home. E. F. Morearty, Lawyer, 640 Bee Bldg. Douglas 3841 or Harney 2156. Mrs. W. D. Taylor, 2117 North Twenty-eighth street, has returned from Salisbury, Mo., where she went to attend the graduation of her sister, Maggie Blake, and niece, Helen Anderson. She also spent a few days visiting friends in Kansas City and Topeka. Have your subscription money ready for The Monitor collector when he calls. Mr. Ione Kellam, who died last Friday at his residence, 2218 North Twentieth street, was buried Monday afternoon. The Rev. J. P. Jackson of Council Bluffs officiated. He is survived by his widow, his mother and other relatives. The pupils of Mrs. J. Alice Stewart will appear in a grand musical recital soon. Look for the announcement. Mr. Clem Duncan and family are very proud of his recent purchase of the six-room cottage at 2802 North Twenty-eighth street. The Harmony Four will give a musical recital Tuesday night, June 22, at Pilgrim Nest Baptist Church. Admission 25 cents.—Adv. North Side taxi, J. D. Lewis, proprietor. Two limousines with heat. Stand phone, Web. 1490; residence phone, Web. 949. Mrs. Sadie Long, who died at her residence, 2517 Lake street, Sunday, was buried this afternoon at 2 o'clock from Mt. Moriah Baptist Church, the Rev. M. H. Wilkinson officiating. A. STUART NOVELTY CO. Fine Art Negro Subjects PICTURES, CALENDARS, POST CARDS. Bronze Statuettes, Booker T. Washington, Paul Laurence Dunbar, Frederick Douglas, Bishop Allen and Others. OMAHA, NEBRASKA All kinds of theories have been advanced as to the reason underlying the unrest and riots that have prevailed and are prevailing in this country. Some say that housing conditions are to blame; others, industrial conditions. But after giving these reasons careful consideration I have come to the conclusion that a great deal of this kind of reasoning is unsound and that this condition has been brought about entirely by a mental state and can only be remedied by increasing racial consciousness by a development of greater racial appreciation in the group of which we are a part. A careful study of the history and achievements and the literature of our people should be encouraged. Pictures and works of art by and for our people should adorn our walls. This is my reason for engaging in art business distributing calendars, pictures, post cards and bronze statuettes. Among our religious pictures can be found: Jesus Died for Both. Heavenward. True Son of Freedom. Star of Victory. Our Colored Heroes. The Colored Man no Slackers. The Eighth Regiment's Welcome Home. True Blue. Oward. Emancipation Proclamation. Clinching to the Cross. Inspiration. The Little Shepherd. Mother's Joy. Protecting Angel. Good Luck. Booker T. Washington. Mamma. I Love You. Beacon Light. Holiday Post Cards. Frederick Douglas and Booker T. Washington, Paul Laurence Dunbar and Bishop Allen, in bronze. These pictures, 16x20, can be had for 35 cents each. In paper mache frames, ready to hang on the wall, 60 cents each. Bronze figures at $3.00 each or $5.00 a pair. Special price to agents. No samples. Send today for information. These pictures are beautifully portraved and sell at sight. ...VS... Mon the National Co Bringing the F lon & Day, J 4:00 P. M. BLEHEA ny, Ju URKE y Desdun Annou Sale of maffner ITS FOR M $37. I'll Pay You K.C. Monarchs Members of the National Colored League Featuring the Famous Donaldson & Mendez Saturday, June 19 4:00 P. M. DOUBLEHEADER Sunday, June 20 AT ROURKE PARK Music by Desdune's Band Advance Announcement A Whopper Sale of the Famous Hart, Schaffner & Marx SUITS FOR MEN Brandeis Stores SETS THE PACE FOR GROWING OMARA VICTOR WILLIAMS Funeral services for Victor Williams who was drowned at Carter Lake Monday, June 7th, were held at Jones & Reed's chapel Wednesday afternoon, the Rev. Charles E. Brown, rector of St. Martin's, South Omaha, officiating in the absence of Fr. Williams. Representatives of the Boy Scouts' Executive Council were present and paid a tribute to his memory. The body was taken to Bunceton, Mo., by his brother for burial. The following letter has been received from Scout Headquarters. Omaha, Neb., June 10, 1920. Scout Master A. T. Reed, Troop Committeeman and Scouts' Troop 23. Dear Fellow Scouts: The Executive Board of the Omaha Local Council, Boy Scouts of America, desires you to know that we join you in sympathy for the friends and relatives of our deceased Assistant Scout Master, Victor Williams. While we realize that Troop 23 has received a severe blow through Mr. Williams' death, it is our hope that all of you will continue to be faithful to your Scout Oath and Laws and to do everything which will make your Troop so successful that it will be a living monument to the memory of our departed friend. Sincerely yours, WALTER D. HEAD, President Omaha Local Council Boy Scouts of America. GUY M. HOYT, Scout Executive. Mrs. Frankie M. Johnson of Kansas City, Mo., was delightfully entertained at a breakfast party, June 7, at the residence of Mrs. Gertrude Vawters. Covers were laid for eight. A song recital will be given by Leroy Kelly of Roger William university on June 29. Mr. Rogers will be accompanied by Mrs. Florentine Pinkston. Assisting on the program will be some of the pupils of Mrs. Pinkston. Watch The Monitor for further particulars. Mrs. Belle Penn entertained at a breakfast party complimentary to Mrs. Frankie M. Johnson, June 8. Covers were laid for six. North Side Taxi. J. D. Lewis, proprietor Two limousines. Stand phone, Web. 1490; residence phone, Web. 949. Sergeant and Mrs. Isaac Bailey returned Sunday morning from a pleasant trip to Chicago and Akron, Ohio. Sergeant Bailey was one of the Omaha visitors to the Republican National convention. Send in your subscription for The Monitor please. It is $2.00 a year. ```markdown ``` FUNERAL SERVICES FOR BALL HOURS S... Monarchs National Colored League the Famous & Mendez , June 19 P. M. HEADER June 20 KE PARK sdune's Band announcement of the Famous inner & Marx FOR MEN $7.75 a Suit Y You to Wait s Stores FOR GROWING OHANA Jesse Carroll, who was in the employ of the Board of Education for nearly twenty-four years, has gone into business for himself. He has a cigar and fruit stand and also dispenses soft drinks in the Kaffir block, 817 North Sixteenth street. Mrs. H. E. B. Bonner of Greenwood, Miss., is visiting her children, Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Jennings, 2620 Grant street. The home of Mrs. H. R. Roberts, 2610 North Twenty-eighth avenue, was burglarized last Saturday night while she and her daughter, Madeline, were attending the High school commencement at the Auditorium, and jewelry valued at $300 was stolen. A. P. Seruggs, Lawyer, 220 S. 18th 31. D. 7812, Col. 3581.—Adv. Mrs. Frankie M. Johnson, D. G. M. N. of D. G. H. H. Ruth No. 15 of Missouri and jurisdiction, has returned to Kansas City after making her annual visit to Omaha with Queen City H. H. No. 2003. She has held this office for a number of years. Last Recita POLLY Dancing ENGLANDER WIT-EDGE SPRING Sold everywhere by furniture dealers and department stores ENGLANDER PRODUCTIONS FOR SALESMEN AND MEN Write for illustrated booklet! ENGLANDER SPRING BED CO. New York - Brooklyn - Chicago THE MONITOR Last Recital of Season by POLLYANNA Dancing School M. Annual Sermon of F. A. A. and Y. M. The annual sermon of the Free and Accepted Ancient York Rite Masons, Keystone Lodge No. 12, and Golden Rule Lodge No. 18 will be held at Allen Chapel A. M. E. church, 5233 South Twenty-fifth street, at 3 o'clock Sunday afternoon, June 20th. All York Mason lodges are invited to participate with us. Meet at Odd Fellow hall, Twenty-fifth and N streets, at 1:30 o'clock sharp to form line of march. Captain Waddles' band will furnish the music. The public is cordially invited to the ceremonies. QUENCH YOUR THIRST AT SOUTH & THOMPSON'S South & Thompson, 2418 North Twenty-fourth street, have recently purchased a soda fountain in connection with their cafe and are now prepared to give up-to-date fountain service in the following. ICE CREAMS Vanilla, Strawberry, Chocolate. SUNDAES Strawberry, Chocolate, Pineapple. SODAS Orange, Raspberry, Pineapple, Vanilla, Strawberry, Lemon, Chocolate and Maple. PHOSPHATES Lemon Vanilla, Strawberry, Raspberry, Maple, Cherry. SPECIALS FOR SUNDAY Peach and Goupe Sundaes, Banana Splits, Soda Pop, Bevo Budweiser. We endeavor to give first class service along this line and your patronage will be appreciated. PELLAGRA On proof that anyone depending on charity in whole or in part and have pellagra, rheumatism, blood, liver or kidney disease I will furnish them with G. S. free. claim it has cured them when other treatments failed. A trial is at my risk; if you receive no benefits from one bottle I will cheerfully refund your dollar. G. S. FOR See Wright or phone R. L. Turner, 2817 Miami St., Omaha, Neb., phone Webster 4493, and find out more about this great remedy for pellagra, rheumatism, blood, liver and kidney diseases. per bottle, or 6 for $5.00. Take Gross Liver Pills for constipation. Write for testimonials. L. M. Gross, Box 17, Little Rock, Ark. —at— W M. S. 3 ```markdown ``` Loyal Theatre 24th and Caldwell Streets Admission: Adults, 15c; Children, 10c. Hours: Week Days, 7 to 11 p. m.; Sundays, 2 to 11 p. m. PROGRAM FOR THE WEEK CHILDREN'S DAY—SATURDAY. JUNE 19 Drama—Baby Marie Osborne and Little Samba in "Daddy No. 2." Serial—Antonio Moreno in the new Vittage Secret Service serial, "The Invisible Hand." Episode 4 and 5—four thrilling reels. Comedy—Fatty Arbuckle in "Fatty Butts in." Baby Marie Osborne and Little Sambo in "Daddy No. 2." Antonio Moreno in the new Vitagraph Secret Service se- visible Hand." Episode 4 and 5—four thrilling reels. Fatty Arbuckle in "Fatty Butts in." SILLY DAYS—SUNDAY AND MONDAY, JUNE 20-21. A rip-snorting drama of thrills and heart throbs. Special! BEATRIX MICHELEN in "THE FLAME OF HELL-GATE" Day—Pollard Comedy, and Ford Scenic. Day—Noble M. Johnson in "The Midnight Man" Episode 3. TUESDAY, JUNE 22 Four reels (last episodes) of Pathe serial, "Terrors of —"Ham in the Drug Store," a Ham & Bud Comedy. —"Wild Riders," featuring Eddle Polo. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 23. A new exciting serial featuring Chas. Hutchinson in "THE WHIRLWIND," Episode No. 1. Tom Mix in "The Sheriff's Blunder." He—Herbert Rawlinson in a Flynn story, "The Calda Baby." THURSDAY, JUNE 24 Feature—"The Prodigial Liar," featuring William Des- rilling western comedy-drama. Detective—Herbert Rawlinson in "The Calda Baby." "Double Exposure," a Strand Comedy. FRIDAY, JUNE 25 Special—Harry Carey in the best picture of his career, "MARKED MEN" Walter Oland and Eileen Percy in "The Third Eye." Ep. 4 COMING ATTRACTIONS Fairwind" serial starts this Wednesday. Pathe's new serial. by Three" starts next Tuesday, June 29. Remember the Fashionable Footwear This is a pretty model we are offering in Selz all- leather shoes for women. A lace Oxford of conventional shape to be worn with spats. Leather Louis heel. We invi- vite you to come and look over our new spring show- ing of the season's latest offerings. FRIEDMAN BROS. Friendly Shoe Store and Repairing 1504 North 24th St. Specializing in Selz Shoes. M. S. SANITARIUM 1-202-203 Kaffir Block, 817 North 16th Street, OMAHA, NEBRASKA Electro and Light Therapeutics are especially equipped with all forms of modern for scientific treatment of Rheumatism, Neuritis, High Blood Pressure, Nephritis, and kindred dis- bursement Bath Department is equipped to administer of baths. Our Electro-Therapeutic Department complete. M. S. SANITARIUM is not a hospital; patients for daily treatments. We are so near you that treatment may be accommodated to suit your con- do. Do not postpone another day. Call or get full on by mail. M. S. SANITARIUM is the only Colored Sanitarium FAMILY DAYS—SUNDAY AND MONDAY, JUNE 20-21. Special! A rip-snorting drama of thrills and heart throbs. Special! BEATRIX MICHELENA in "THE FLAME OF HELL-GATE" Also Sunday—Pollard Comedy and Ford Scenic. Also Monday—Noble M. Johnson in "The Midnight Man" Episode 3. TUESDAY, JUNE 22 Serial—Four reels (last episodes) of Pathe serial, "Terrors of the Range." Comedy—"Ham in the Drug Store," a Ham & Bud Comedy. Western—"Wild Riders," featuring Eddie Polo. Detective—Herbert Rawlinson in a Flynn story, "The Calda Baby." THURSDAY, JUNE 24 Western Feature—"The Prodigal Liar," featuring William Desmond in a thrilling western comedy-drama. Flynn Detective—Herbert Rawlinson in "The Calda Baby." Comedy—"Double Exposure," a Strand Comedy. FRIDAY, JUNE 25 Western Special—Harry Carey in the best picture of his career, "MARKED MEN" Serial—Walter Oland and Eileen Percy in "The Third Eye." Ep. 4 COMING ATTRACTIONS "The Whirlwind" serial starts this Wednesday. Pathe's new serial, "Trailed by Three" starts next Tuesday, June 29. Remember the date! Fashionable Footwear This is a pretty model we are offering in Selz all-leather shoes for women. A lace Oxford of conventional shape to be worn with spats. Leather Louis heel. We invite you to come and look over our new spring showing of the season's latest offerings. FRIEDMAN BROS. Family Shoe Store and Repairing 1504 North 24th St. SELZ Specializing in Selz Shoes. THE M. S. SANITARIUM Rooms 201-202-203 Kaffir Block, 817 North 16th Street, OMAHA, NEBRASKA Hydro, Electro and Light Therapeutics We are especially equipped with all forms of modern appliances for scientific treatment of Rheumatism, Neuritis, Sciatica, High Blood Pressure, Nephritis, and kindred disorders. Our Bath Department is equipped to administer every form of baths. Our Electro-Therapeutic Department is most complete. The M. S. SANITARIUM is not a hospital; patients come only for daily treatments. We are so near you that hours of treatment may be accommodated to suit your convenience. Do not postpone another day. Call or get full information by mail. The M. S. SANITARIUM is the only Colored Sanitarium in the west. Notice to Monitor Patrons The Monitor has moved its main office to 204 Kaffir Block, 817 North Sixteenth St. Our old phone has been installed. Call as 3224 as before. The Monitor has moved its main office to Room 204 Kaffir Block, 817 North Sixteenth Street. Our old phone has been installed. Call Douglas 3224 as before. --- 4 1911 R. C. Riddle, B. S., M. D., physician and surgeon, wishes to announce his change in office from South Omaha to the Kaffir Block, 817 North Sixteenth street, where he will be pleased with your inspection. Chronic diseases and surgery a specialty. MONITOR—ELEVEN RECITAL BY MRS. PINKSTON S PUPILS On Saturday afternoon, June 12th, the pupils of Mrs. Florentine Francis Pinkston were presented in her fourth demonstration at Columbia Hall. From the opening number, a duet by Porter, rendered by Mrs. Lola Marshall and teacher to the end of a carefully arranged program, the pupils showed the result of careful training and faith- Classified Advertising RATES—4 cents a word for single insertions; 2 cents a word for two or more insertions. No advertisement taken for 30 cents. Cash must accompany advertisement. DRUG STORES ADAMS HAIGHT DRUG CO, 24th and Lake; 24th and Fort, Omaha, Neb. FOR RENT—Furnished rooms in first class modern home. Web. 5557. TWO large furnished rooms for rent. 2705 Ohio street. Webser 2927. 1t-17 MANICURIST wants position. Mani- curing taught. Call Webster 5557. Mrs. F. A. White. 2t-17-24 One furnished upstairs front room, suitable for two gentlemen. Two blocks from the car line. Rates rea- sonable. Call Web. 3792. 4t FOR RENT Two furnished rooms in modern home. 2705 Ohio St. Webster 2927. 1p. FOR RENT—Furnished rooms in a first class rooming house, steam heat, bath, electric lights, on Dodge and Twenty-fourth street care line. rs. Anna Banks, 924 North Twentieth. Douglas 4379. FOR SALE A 1917 five passenger Overland; mechanically perfect; four new tires; $375.00. Terms if desired. Call Douglas 7841. 817 N. 16th St FOR SALE 6 rooms modern, 28th and Binney, $4,000 9 rooms, modern, 982 N 25th Ave., $3,000. ROBBINS Douglas 2842 Webster 5108 LODGE DIRECTORY G. U. O. of O. F., South Omaha Lodge No. 9374. Meetings first and third Frid- days, College Dots, second and fourth Fridays, 29th and N Sts., South Side. Past Grand Masters Council No. 442, first and third Tuesdays, 24th and Charles St.ets. WM. P. SHAFROTH, N. G. E. E. BRYANT, G. M. and P. B. I. B. P. Q. E. W. Iroquois Lodge No. 92 meets first and third Wednesday of each month at U. B. F. hall, Twenty-fourth and Charles streets. Exalted Ruler, Wallace Pettigrew Secretary, Thomas S. Riggs. Notice to Non-Resident Defendant To whom Patrick, Non-Resident De- fendant Notice is hereby given that on the 18th day of February, 1920, Anna Patrick, as plaintiff, filed her petition in the District Court of Douglas County, Nebraska, the object and prayer of which is to obtain an absolute decree of divorce from you on the grounds that you have wantonly, grossly and cruelly abandoned the plaintiff for ten years and two years. You are further notified that on the 19th day of May, 1920, leave was given to secure service upon ou by publication. You are required to answer this petition on or before the 5th day of June, 1920. ANNA PATRICK. Plaintiff. 4t. JOHN C. BARRETT Attorney To Cora Wilson, Non-resident, Defendant: You are hereby notified that on the 27th day of December, 1919, William L. S. Snyder, a lawyer in the District Court of Douglas County State of Sebraska, the object and prayer of which was to obtain an absolute divorce from you on the grounds of desertion. You are hereby notified that if you do not answer said petition on or before the 19th day of July, 1920, the allegations of said petition will be taken as true. WILLIAM WILSON, Plaintiff. 41-6-10-7-1-20 ful practice. The pupils showed marked improvement and advancement since the last recital. A feature of the afternoon was a contest after the regular program. This was new and interesting. The contestants were five from the Intermediate grades, namely, Elaine Smith, Lyla Johnson, Grace Adams, Aline Burnett and Nathalie Brown. The number chosen for this contest was Burgmuller, Op. 19 No. 17, La Marche. All played exceedingly well, and it was hard for the judges to decide. After some discussion they gave Grace Adams honorable mention and awarded the first prize, $5 in gold, to Lila Johnson. The second contest was of pupils of the advanced grade, Lucy Allen, James Jewell and Francis Gordon. The judges had to split the prize of $20 in this contest. Each contestant played two numbers, viz., Burgmuller, Op. 109 No. 13, (a) The Storm, and Schanoenka Op. 3, No. 1, (b) Polish Dance. All played exceptionally well, but the judges decided to split the prize of $20 in gold. All decided that the interpretation rythm and rendition of "The Storm," by James Jewell, was the best, and $10 in gold was given to him. Lucy Allen was awarded second prize, $10 in gold, for the most excellent interpretation and rendition of "Polish Dance." Another honor came to Master James Jewell last week. Pupils of the Central High school are given a half point for music taken outside of the school. He was one of three boys to take the examination at the school, and stood highest in musical talent and musicianship. The card showing his standing and work with Mrs. Pinkston was a surprise to those conducting the examination. A one-year scholarship is given to Dorothy Allen and Sarah Jane Brown for musicianship, studiousness and talent by their teacher. We congratulate both the teacher and the pupils and feel assured that the musical tone of Omaha will be raised to a higher and higher plane and the community correspondingly uplifted. The program: Porter, duet, Mrs. Lola Marshall and teacher. Schultz, duet, Song Without Words, Op. 202, No. 4, Dorothy and Elizabeth Allen. Kohler, Book I, (a) Ex. 81, Valse Villageoise; Kohler, Book I, (b) Ex. 138, The Child's Dance; Delia L. Howard. Kohler, Book I, Ex. 96, Moderato, Mercedes Ferguson. Kohler, Book I, (a) Ex. 102, Scherzo; Kohler, Book I, (b) Ex. 89, Melodie; Charline Irene Lewis. Kohler, Book I, Ex. 102, Christmas Bells, Wave Shaw. Kohler, Book I, Ex. 26, Moderato; Kohler, Book I, Ex. 29, Allegro; "Buster" Philips. Carl Reger, March, Op. 19, No. 10, Elizabeth Allen. Burgmuller, Op. 100, No. 18, Inquietude, Mable Ray. Edmund Parlow, In the Smithy, George L. Goff. Richard Richards, Op. 25, La Cigale, Catherine Williams. Burgmuller, (a) Op. 100, Ballade No. 5; Burgmuller, (b) Op. 100, De Valse; Ernestine Singleton. Sartorio, (a) Dear Little Sister; Hartmann, (b) Dance of the Harvesters; Burgmuller, (c) Op. 100; Eva May Davis. Kohler, Book I, (a) Etude Moderato; Kohler, Book I, (b) Polka Allegretto; Burgmuller, (c) Op. 100, La DeValse; Sarah Jane Brown. Heller, (a) Op. 47, No. 12, Roguishness; Dutton, (b) The Morning Walk; Dorothy Allen. Theodor Espen, Silent Grief, Op. 47, No. 12, Robbie E. Turner. Chaminade, (a) Op. 37, Scarf Dance; Sinding, (b) Chanson No. 5, Op. 34; De Graw, (c) Galop, Op. 24; Mrs. Sina Brown. Burgmuller, (a) Op. 105, No. 1, Etude; Burgmuller, (b) Op. 105, No. 2, Allegro Agitato; Burgmuller, (c) Op. 100, No. 12, Allegro Molto Agitato; Mrs. L. Shaw Daniels. CARD OF THANKS We wish to thank the kind people of Omaha and the many friends for their kindness in our bereavement by the death of our beloved son and brother, Victor Williams. We are grateful for the floral offerings. We wish to thank Messrs. South and Thompson for the kindness shown. MR. AND MRS. ROBERT WILLIAMS AND FAMILY. Buncenton, Mo. ACTIVE IN HOME-BUYING. (By Associated Negro Bureau.) Tampa, Fla., June 17.—Our people are buying homes in this city and lo? cality in large number. The movement began about a year ago and now hundreds of colored men are buying homes, many of which are good examples of architecture and are tastefully decorated in the modern manner. They are being encouraged by their white neighbors. For Monitor office call Doug. 3224. THE MONITOR SUPERMARINE ADainty,Ap- petizing Meal that just makes you eat it—that chases the troubles from your mind and makes you feel like a millionaire—that's the kind of meals we serve. Everything is pure, clean and wholesome well cooked—daintily served—and the prices are just right. Come in and give us a trial. The Monarch Cafe CARNER & TRIMBLE,Props. 107 South 14th St. Suits Cleaned, Pressed and Repaired for Ladies and Gents. Hats Cleaned, Blocked and Dyed. We Try to Please You. We Call for and Deliver Clothes to Any Part of the City. 4825 S. 25th St. Phone South 3887. South Side, Omaha. NIGHT AND DAY SERVICE TIRES AND ACCESSORIES L GARAGE W. E. DEWEY. PROP. "WE NEVER CLOSE" 24th and Lake Tel. Web. 360 Friedman's Place Fine Watch Repairing. Red 7914 We Buy and Sell Jewelry, Clothing, Shoes, Trunks Suit Cases, Etc. MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS MISS BESSIE GILES Public Stenographer and Notary Public. Office Phone Doug. 7812. 220 South 13th St. Office Phone, Webster 5784 Residence, Webster 1219 JOHN A. GARDNER Auto Express and Baggage Stand at Killingsworth & Price 2416 No. 24th St. STANDARD LOAN CO. SILVERMAN & LINSMAN, Props. Fine Watch Repairing We Buy and Sell Clothing, Jewelry, Watches, Shoes & Gents' Furnishings Musical Instruments 1312 Douglas St. Ladies Gentlemen D. FREIBERG Fashionable Tailoring Tel. Webster 2855 Cleaning, Pressing, Repairing 2003 North 20th St. Omaha HILL'S DRY CLEANING WORKS LATEST IMPROVED HOFFMAN STEAM PRESS Work called for and delivered. 2629 Cuming St. Call Harney 7070 L. H. PAYNE TAILORING CO. Ladies and Gents Tailoring, Dry Cleaning Service Hats Cleaned and Blocked We Call For and Deliver. Phone Douglas 3217 1919 Cuming St. Garage Service! Quick Intelligent Thorough Washing Repairing Storage CENTRAL GARAGE We Buy and Sell Used Cars of All Kinds 1318 Harney St. OMAHA Tyler 714 Patronize The Monitor advertisers. Gem Cleaners J. H. ANDREWS, Prop. ALHAMBRA The House of Courtesy. 24th and Parker Sts. The Best Feature Films and Comedies Shown Daily Diamond Theatre THURSDAY— BLANCHE SWEET in "FIGHTING CRESSY" Pathe Review and Christie Comedy FRIDAY— RADIUM MYSTERY NO. 13 HELEN GIBSON in "BROKEN BRAKE" Comedy SATURDAY— JACK DEMPSEY No. 10, and FLORENCE BILLINGS in "WIT WINS" SUNDAY— REX BEACH in "THE HEART OF THE SUNSET" F. J. Flynn, ex-chief U. S. Secret Service in "THE POPPY TRAIL" HANK MANN Comedy MONDAY— HENRY B. WALTHALL "LITTLE SHEPHERD OF BARGAIN ROW" Sennett Comedy TUESDAY— LION MAN NO. 17 HAZEL DALY in "THE LITTLE ROWDY" Big V Comedy The Globe Realty Co. ALFRED JONES & SON, Managers We buy, sell and exchange city property and farms. 19 Patterson Block Phone Douglas 7408 Omaha, Neb. TELEPHONE RED 6081 David B. Gross Diamond Broker Clothing. Gents' Furnishings Expert Watch Repairing We Buy Old Gold and Silver Cor. 16th and Chicago Sts. Omaha, Neb. BERNSTEIN & COHN Groceries and Meats If good, reliable goods, lowest possible prices, fair and square dealing, polite attention will get it, we can count on you for a customer 24th and Lake Sts. Phone Web. 1788 --- For that Neat, Well Dressed Appearance, See J. H. HOLMES TAILOR GENT'S SUITS TO ORDER Ladies' and Gent's Suits Remo- sled, Repaired, Cleaned and Pressed ALL WORK GUARANTEED We Buy and Sell Second Hand Clothes. Work called for and de- livered. 2022 North 24th Street Phone Webster 3320 Use Use Dentlo The Pyrrohea Preventive Tooth Paste OrkinBros. OMAHA'S LARGEST STORE FOR Gro Kan Lun 150 w Gregory's Kandy Kitchen and Luncheonette Candies. Ice C news for All Men Home Made Candies. Good News Good News for All Men SIMPLY WASH THE HAIR, OH, BOY, DR. DRYOR'S JAPO WONDER SOAP. Is the only preparation on the market that will straighten the hair without turning it red or injuring the scalp. The latest scientific discovery. Will not give the hard, porous hair a shiny, smooth look. Wavy. Price $1.12 per package. Agents' outfit $5.50. No samples. Big money for agents. H. D. FURNITURE AND Better Goods for 0 1839-47 N. 24th St. ALHAMBRA P One Door Ever Cleanline Quart Novelty Co. Cuming Street, Omaha, Neb. H. DOLGOFF E AND HARDWARE STOVES, RUGS, I Goods for Less Money. Credit if You OPEN EVENINGS 24th St. Phones—Webster 1607; W BRA GROCERY & MED PRAMER BROS., Mgrs. One Door South of Alhambra Theater Everything to Eat Cleanliness and Courtesy Our Motto TRY US Call Webster 5021 Dr. L. E. H. Doug ope Drug Co. S, Tobacco, Drugs, Rubber Goods and Sun PRESCRIPTIONS OUR SPECIALTY. Am Streets, Omaha Beautiful Columbia H 2420 Lake Street For Balls, Parties, Recitals and General Day and Friday Nights, Dancing Sch A. Stuart Novelty Co. 2716 Cuming Street, Omaha, Neb. H. DOLGOFF FURNITURE AND HARDWARE STOVES, RUGS, LINOLEUM Better Goods for Less Money. Credit if You Wish. OPEN EVENINGS 1839-47 N. 24th St. Phones—Webster 1607; Webster 4825 ALHAMBRA GROCERY & MEAT CO. Pope Candies, Tobacco PRESCR 13th and Farnam Streets Beautiful For Rent for Balls, P Monday and Candies, Tobacco, Drugs, Rubber Goods and Sundries. PRESCRIPTIONS OUR SPECIALTY. Beautiful Columbia Hall For Rent for Balls, Parties, Recitals and General Assemblies Monday and Friday Nights, Dancing School. Webster 765. W. G. Macon, Mgr. Patronize the State Furniture Co. 14th and Dodge Streets The Monitor recommends its advertisers. Reliable and accommodating service can be found here. GOOD GROCERIES ALWAYS C. P. WESIN GROCERY CO. Also Fresh Fruits and Vegetables. 2005 Cuming St. Telephone Douglas 1088 Size the State Furniture 14th and Dodge Streets or recommends its advertisers. Reliable can be found here. GOOD GROCERIES ALWAYS D. WESIN GROCERY C Patronize the State Furniture Co. The Monitor recommends its advertisers. Reliable and accommodating service can be found here. C. P. WESIN GROCERY CO. Also Fresh Fruits and Vegetables. 2005 Cuming St. Telephone Douglas 1098 HOT CHILI! Yum, Yum A WOMAN WASHING HER HANDS Telephone Douglas 2672 Bros. ST STORE EAR TEENTH ST. y's chen ette eet 67 OFF RUGS, LINOLEUM credit if You Wish. 1607; Webster 4825 & MEAT CO. Mgrs. Arena Theater Eat Our Motto Dr. L. E. Britt Upstairs Douglas 7812 g Co. foods and Sundries. SCIALTY. bia Hall d General Assemblies nancing School. Furniture Co. Reliable and accommo- nants WAYS ERY CO. Estates. Telephone Douglas 1098 GO TO 1508 North 24th Street Webster 267 OMAHA LINCOLN HOT COFFEE Delicious Ice Cream Sodas SUPER SENSOR Omaha, Nebraska