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SLOGAN: "The Monitor In Every Home And I'll Help Put It There" ENGLAND WATCHING AMERICAN LYNCHINGS Newspaper Correspondents Take Accurate Note of Acts of Violence Committed Against Black Citizens of the United States Every Lynching Is Reported in the English Press—Race Clashes Featured in Newspapers of Great Britain. Charges Britain With Responsibility Thr Black Problem—Race in Southern Sta Legitimate Ambitions for Self-Determ Like Ratio—Dissatisfied With Wholesal and Social Ostracism. ```markdown ``` GROWING, THANK YOU! $2.00 a Year 5c a Copy ENGLAND W AMERICAN Newspaper Correspondents Take lence Committed Against B —Every Lynching Is Repo Clashes Featured in Newspa HAROLD SPENDER ANA Charges Britain With Respon Black Problem—Race in So —Legitimate Ambitions for Like Ratio—Dissatisfied W and Social Ostracism. LONDON, March 2.—Recently at a tea—the curious English institution where a cup of tea and a cress sandwich furnish an excuse for a gathering of persons of various views—Stephen Graham declared in all sincerity that in the event of war between the United States and Japan the latter country would find a valuable ally in the American Negroes. He had just published his book, "The Soul of John Brown," written after a three months' tour of the South, most of it spent in walking along Sherman's path to the sea, and naturally everything he said was accepted without question by his English auditors. Whenever an Englishman and an American discuss Ireland the former invariably counters with "How about your Negro problem?" Every lynching is reported in the English press. Every disturbance in the South is featured in the newspapers of Great Britain. Sympathy for the Negro Are we blind, indifferent, as the English were in the years preceding the passage of the home rule bill of 1914 and the Dublin Easter rebellion of 1916? The English believe so. Liberals on this side have a sympathy for the American Negro not unlike that of certain Americans for the Irish. Graham's trip through the South was not prompted by a desire to muckrake; he went there because he had a sympathy for the Negro. Harold Spender, another English liberal, the author of a biography of Lloyd George, has written a series of articles on America, one of which discusses "The Black Problem." To most Americans, Spender's treatment of the question would be considered eminently fair and devoid of sensation, but the English are greatly impressed and undoubtedly more than ever sympathetic with the Negro. Spender points out that the British did a thriving business in slaves and that they are more or less responsible for the "black problem." "The black specter dogs America still," he says. "Behind all her policies there is a deep-rooted fear—a fear of the black man in the present and a still greater dread of him in the future. "America fears for her civilization and for her race. She dreads last North America should be a black man's continent. Those who travel in the North may think this absurd. But in the South the peril is nearer. There are Southern states where the white man is only in a bare majority; there are states where he is now actually outnumbered. "All the time the black population is increasing at a great pace. More important still, their ambitions are increasing also. They are no longer content with the policy of wholesale disfranchisement and social ostracism which has been so long pursued in the Southern states. There are hundreds of black lawyers and black parsons; thousands of black teachers. Many of these black men have proved themselves the equal of the whites. "Often they work harder. So the claim to white privileges is threatened, and a very serious problem looms ahead. It is not a question of actual slavery; it is a question of political freedom. The broad fact is that in spite of the civil war and the famous fifteenth amendment to the constitution the Negro has been by one means or another deprived of his political rights—and often of his civil rights also—throughout the South." Farther on Spender says: "There is grave danger for America in allowing the black problem to drift. In Great Britain such a trouble would find instant voice in parliament. There would be frequent questions about lynching episodes. There would be legislative proposals of various kinds, and probably the government would send the whole question to a royal commission which would inquire and report. But in America, despite their courage and vigor, there seems a curious reluctance to face the great problems of the future. "Neither great party seems to how out a policy and stand by it, after the fashion of our parties in England. The result is that public opinion is left without guidance. It is not faced with SLOGAN: THE MONITOR Slave Trade for Sudidly Increasing Developing in franchisement a choice of policies. Now, we have various policies in regard to the black problem in our empire. South Africa has one and India another. I do not say that they are perfect policies, but they are policies. No Policy on Black Man "America has no policy in regard to the black man. It might decide to disfranchise him. On the contrary, it announces in the federal constitution on no account is he to be disfranchised. Then in the state constitutions it proceeds to do so. It might put the Negro under a special law and confine him to special regions, as Botha proposed in South Africa. "But it does nothing of the sort. It claims for him the full liberty and protection of an American citizen. It proceeds to stand aside while he is hanged and burned without trial. I call that a dangerous policy, because it provokes the greatest possible amount of anger and resentment while it places no real restraint on a development which is growing more and more formidable every day." The English are never likely to become the champions of the Negro to the extent a large section of the American public supports Sinn Fein. It is equally true that the British are unlikely to interfere in what Americans consider their domestic affair. But there is unmistakable evidence that the British are becoming increasingly interested in the future of the Negro—New York Tribune. MILLER PREDICTS RACE CONGRESSMEN FROM THREE CITIES (By the Associated Negro Press) NEW YORK CITY, March 3.—In a recent address here Dean Kelly Miller of the Junior College of Howard University, Washington, D. C., predicted that within six years there will be Negro representatives from New York City, Philadelphia and Chicago in congress. This will be one of the political results of the migration of some 600,000 Negroes from the South during the last decade. He read census statistics showing the Negro population in New York to be 175,000, in Philadelphia 134,000, in Washington and Chicago 109,000 each. "From these concentrations there will develop a political self-consciousness," he added. "You will find that these communities will be sending representatives to city councils and state legislatures. After a while they will send representatives to the congress of the United States. It is safe to predict that within four or six years there will be a Negro congressman from New York City, one from Philadelphia and one from Chicago. The population is sufficiently large to come within requirements of congressional districts." SUPERVISING ERECTION OF A $400,000 RESIDENCE For a Leading White Capitalist of Tulsa—Out of Fifty Men Employed One-Half of Them Are Colored. TULSA, Okla., March 3.—There is in course of construction here in Tulsa a residence for Hon. Tate Brady, which, when completed, will cost $400,000. The supervising contractor is Mr. C. B. Murphy, a member of our group, and who is recognized as one of the leading mechanics in the country. For ten years this young man was in the employ of Westernhouse, Church, Kerr & Co., New York, the largest construction house in the United States, where he made a great reputation. During the war Mr. Murphy was building inspector and superintendent for the United States and at times had as many as 2,000 men working under him. This gentleman has been a mechanic all his life and has in his possession some very strong recommendations from persons for whom he has worked. The Brady residence, which is in course of construction at 620 North Denver street, will, when completed, be one of the prettiest homes in the city. Putting Mr. Murphy in charge of the erection of such a building is proof of his ability and shows that if you have the goods and can deliver them, your services will always be in demand.—Tulsa Star. A NATIONAL WEEKLY NEWSPAPER DEVOTED TO THE INTERESTS OF COLORED AMERICANS THE REV. JOHN ALBERT WILLIAMS, Editor ACTORS RESENT "COLOR LINE" DISCRIMINATION ACTORS RESENT "COLOR LINE" DISCRIMINATION Charles Gilpin, Famous Actor, Among Ten Distinguished Guests to Be Invited to Annual Drama League Dinner—Proposal to Exclude Him Brings Storm of Protest From Influential Members of Theatrical Profession. DISTINGUISHED ARTISTS TAKE FIRM STAND Emphatically Declared That They Would Not Accept Invitations to Dinner If Gilpin, Whose Art Entitled Him to Recognition, Were Excluded as Was Proposed on the Ground of Race or Color—Art Should Make No Such Distinctions. Warren G. Harding Who takes oath of office Friday, March 4, as President of the United States NEW YORK, March 3.—That art knows no color line, and that artists are above petty limitation and restrictions which would follow as a result of the action of color prejudice, has been clearly and unmisakably shown within the past ten days by developments following upon what was reported as the intended action of the Drama League of New York in the matter of its dinner in honor of the ten persons who have contributed to the art of the theatre during the last year, and Charles Gilpin, the Negro actor who has made a distinguished success in the play, "The Emperor Jones," now enjoying a run at the Princess theatre. Who takes oath of offi The three thousand members of the Drama League were asked to vote for the ten persons to be chosen as guests at the dinner, and it was announced early last week that although Charles Gilpin had received votes sufficient to place him among the ten to be invited, the league board decided to eliminate him as a dinner guest and simply send him a nice letter assuring him of the high esteem in which he was held. This announcement aroused a storm of protest on all sides. The Metropolitan dailies carried the story as "first page news" and at the same time gave a strong editorial expression condemnatory of the proposed action. It was declared that color and race should not be considered in a matter of so vital artistic importance and many of the most prominent of the prospective guests declared that they would not countenance such action by attending the dinner. Distinguished Artists Protest Among those who declared most emphatically that they would decline invitations to the dinner if Gilpin was discriminated against were Mary Garden, director of the Chicago Opera company; Gilda Varesi, Jacob Benjamin, Robert Edmund Jones, Eugene G. O'Nell, who wrote "The Emperor Jones"; Dudley Digges, Lee Simpson. onitor In E MENT "COLOR DISCRIMINATION For, Among Ten Distinguished Guests and Drama League Dinner—Proposal to form of Protest From Influential Mem- session. ISTS TAKE FIRM STAND They Would Not Accept Invitations Those Art Entitled Him to Recognition. Proposed on the Ground of Race or No Such Distinctions. Norman Trevor, Phillip Moeller and George Cram Cooke. Several of these men and women signed and issued to the press the fol- lowing statement: "The undersigned men and women of the theatre, appreciating creative and interpretative ability wherever it springs, feel it our duty to publicly express our indignation at the alleged discrimination by the Drama League against the distinguished Nego actor Charles S. Gilpin, now appearing in New York in the title role of "The Emperor Jones." It has come to our notice that Mr. Gilpin, for no other reason than that he is a colored man, has been eliminated as one of the guests at the Drama League dinner to ten Warren G. Harding office Friday, March 4, as President of th actors and actresses of distinction on March 6, and this in spite of the fact that Mr. Gilpin's work in 'The Emperor Jones' has won him a place in the Drama League balloting to establish the year's ten biggest contributors to dramatic art. "Confirmation or denial of this act of prejudice has been refused by the responsible officers of the Drama League. In the circumstances, respecting as we do the masterful ability of Mr. Gilpin, we wish to announce our decision to stay away from the Drama League dinner unless the Drama League sees fit to deny intent to discriminate against Mr. Gilpin." Officials of the Drama League has denied to issue a statement which declared that the circulation reports were based on a misunderstanding. That while the voting was in progress, and before it had been concluded, someone telephoned in and asked as to Mr. Gilpin's standing in the balloting. At that time he stood third among the actors, but no idea could be given of the final standing as the full list, which included producers, stage directors, playwrights and designers, also would have to be tabulated. The inquirer wanted to know if Mr. Gilpin was likely to be invited, and was told that it was probably doubtful, as the Every Home full returns might not place him among the first ten. Gilpin Is One of Ten The balloting was concluded on Saturday, February 19, and announcement was made in the morning papers of Monday, February 21, that Gilpin stood sixth among those balloted for and would consequently be invited to be the dinner guest of the Drama League at the annual dinner on March 6 at Hotel McAlpin. Walter Hartwig, in charge of the dinner arrangements, made the formal statement as to the result on Sunday evening at Plymouth theatre, prior to a lecture. The audience applauded the reading of the names, the ten persons being: Dudley Digges of "Heartbreak House." Gilda Varesi of "Enter Madame." David Belasco, putting on "Deburau." Eugene O'Nell, author of "The Emperor Jones." Ben-Aml of "Samson and Dellah." Charles Gilpin of "The Emperor Jones." Lionel Atwill of "Deburau." Lee Simonson, scenic artist, "Heartbreak House." Margaret Severn, use of masks in dances in "The Greenwich Village Follies." Fred Stone, comic artist. Fred Stone, comic artist. Mr. Hartwig afterwards stated most emphatically that Mr. Glipin would be invited, the invitations being sent out on Monday of this week. It is the hope of certain elements, judging from the news items concerning the matter. ng © HARRIS & EWING of the United States that Mr. Gilpin will not accept. It is evident, however, that there is a strong feeling that Mr. Gilpin should attend, not as a colored man, simply, but because he stands as the representative of a particular racial art development. DRAMA DINNER Charles Gilpin, the star of "The Emperor Jones," told a reporter for the World last night (Tuesday) that he had decided definitely to accept the invitation of the New York Drama League to be one of its ten honored guests at its annual banquet in the McAlpin hotel, March 6, but only to the extent of "dropping in" on the affair and paying his respects. "So far as having dinner is concerned," he said, "that is out of the question. But if the other nine persons invited as honored guests indicate they would like to have me, I shall certainly attend long enough to show them my appreciation. As for the Drama League—well, I know its members very well, and I do not wish by any means to force an association. "I am going to attend the dinner given by the Civic Club, of course." Gilpin said he had written to Laura V. Day, secretary of the Drama VOL. VI No. 36 (Whole No. 296) ATIVE ENTERPRISES Faming Street West to Twenty-fourth and the Street," as a Visitor Facetiously Named before, We Find Various Lines of Business Aggregate Several Thousands in Capital. THE WORKERS OF AMERICA America Conduct Well-Equipped and Up-Meat Market, Which Is a Credit to thehusiastic Support and Patronage. CONSTRUCTIVE ENTERPRISES Following the Line of Cuming Street West to Twenty-fourth and North on "Little State Street," as a Visitor Faciously Named the Latter Thoroughfare, We Find Various Lines of Business Representing in the Aggregate Several Thousands in Capital. CO-OPERATIVE WORKERS OF AMERICA Co-operative Workers of America Conduct Well-Equipped and Upto-Date Grocery and Meat Market, Which Is a Credit to the City and Merits Enthusiastic Support and Patronage. but It There" In accordance with our promise and in keeping with our policy, we are continuing the article of last week on "Constructive Enterprises." As was told in our last week's issue, the purpose of this publication is to call the attention of the people to the progress made by us in the commercial world. Our activities in business have been increased innumerably in proportion to our growth of population. There has also been a broadening of our influence by entrance into more regulated and beneficial lines. We have spoken of the pathway leading from the downtown district to the precincts of the north, and along the route in passing, we pointed out the fast-growing, big, live business of the Kaffir Chemical Laboratories. Turning from there along Cuming street, we find the Cuming hotel, a well-regulated hostelry, the Russell brothers' enterprise, which means an investment of several thousands of dollars, and several more barber shops and two tailor shops, under the direction of members of our group. Turning north at Twenty-fourth street and along that well-traversed commercial avenue, we find numerous barber shops, pool halls, shoe shining parlors, beauty parlors, hair dressers, furniture stores, tailoring establishments, shoe repairing shops, physicians, dentists, druggists, cafes, restaurants, grocers and butchers as far north as Lake street. The most progressive and distinctive of these is the store conducted and operated by that organization known as the Co-operative Workers of America. Mr. G. D. Gordon, president; Mr. Snowden, sec. League, indicating his qualified acceptance of the invitation—New York World, February 23. HAITIAN MISSION ARRIVES TO PRESENT FACTS ON CRUELTY Will Demand Full Congressional Investigation Into Military Occupation of Black Republic—Commission Has Definite Requests to Lay Before the American People. (By the Associated Negro Press) NEW YORK CITY, March 3.—A Haitian mission, consisting of Stento Vincent, ex-missioner of the interior of Haiti, and Pauleus Sannon, ex-Haitian minister to the United States, has arrived in New York for the purpose of presenting the truth of the Haitian situation to the American people and asking for a congressional investigation of the military occupation of the Negro republic. Messrs. Vincent and Sannon issued the following statement at the offices of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People: "We are sent here by the Patriotic Union, a national Haitian organization with branches in every town or the Haitian republic, to acquaint the American people with the truth about conditions in Haiti, to make known Haitian aspirations for independence, and to enlist American co-operation in realizing those aspirations. "The Haitian people want: "1. Immediate suppression of martial law and military courts. "2. Immediate reorganization of Haiti armed forces, military and police, and withdrawal in a short time of the military occupation by the United States. "3. Abrogation of the 1915 treaty between Haiti and the United States. "4. Convocation of a constitutional assembly in Haiti. "The various courts of inquiry and investigation sent to Haiti having suppressed rather than revealed the truth to the American people, the Haitian mission is charged with demanding a full and searching investigation by the congress of the United States." DANGER SIGNAL A blue pencil mark on your paper means your subscription is due and must be paid at once or your paper will be stopped. NEGRO STANDS HIGHEST Doctor Green, expert mechanotherapist of this city, on December 4, 1920, took a civil service examination for clerk in the field service. Among more than one hundred applicants, of which he was the only colored applicant, his rating is number one on the eligible list. Doctor Green came here two years ago from Mississippi. retary, and Mr. J. H. Russell, general manager, which is the handiwork of this group of gentlemen who, along with some twenty others, developed this institution under the leadership and direction of Attorney H. J. Pinkett, assisted by Dr. J. R. Lemma. It is well to pause here and point out to every race man that they have a duty to perform and the responsibility for the success of an institution of this kind depends entirely upon them. So it comes without question to this point, that it is their duty to support both financially and morally this institution, regardless of what their opposition may be to the individuals who are attempting to promote it, for it must be remembered that the institution will stand as an affair for the benefit of the future generations. Other institution that have features that are worth mentioning and promoted by members of our group are those in the furniture business. We failed to mention them along with the others in the early part of our article, but they were overlooked unintentionally. This is a new feature among business men of our race, but points fair to be one of the most successful and remunerative. There are also innumerable transfer wagons, automobile transfers and taxi lines that seem to flourish because of liberal patronage. Some of the best tonorsial parors in the city are located in this thoroughfare, and prove more than anything else the fact that we must develop our thought and put into action our much boasted and oft-spoken expression of race pride and race patronage. Clarence M. Ross Killed by John Williams of Grand Island, Who Finds Wife at Ross' Rooming House—Coroner's Jury Exonerates Williams LAST Saturday morning Clarence M. Ross, proprietor of a soft drink parlor and rooming house at 1014 South Tenth street, was shot and instantly killed by John Williams of Grand Island in Ross' room upstairs over the soft drink stand. At the inquest which was held at the undertaking rooms of Jones & Reed Monday afternoon Williams was exonerated and dismissed from custody. The evidence brought out at the inquest was to the effect that Williams' wife had left him and come to Omaha. The man responsible for enticing her away, it was alleged, was Otis Green. Learning that she was stopping at the Ross rooming house, Williams went there to induce her to return home. She saw him coming and ran into Ross' bed room, where he was ill, Dr. A. B. Madison being present and prescribing for him, exclaiming, "My God, here is George." At this juncture Williams appeared at the bedroom door where he stood with his hands in his pockets. Ross said: "Take your hands out of your pockets; we don't want any trouble here." Williams replied, "They're my own pockets, and I'll do what I please." Ross replied, "Yes, you will take them out," and whipping out a gun from under his pillow, pointed it at Williams, who grabbed Ross' arm, and drawing his own gun fired, killing Ross. It was upon this evidence that Williams was discharged. Ross' body was taken in charge by Jones & Reed. The funeral will be held Sunday afternoon. A Word to Subscribers Postal regulations do not permit us to carry delinquent subscribers. All subscriptions are payable in advance. If subscriptions are not renewed upon their expiration, there is no choice left us but to stop the paper. We are therefore cutting off all delinquent subscribers. Look at pink label on your paper. That tells when your subscription expires. We are sending out notices of expiration. Please respond promptly, so that you may continue to receive your paper. THE MONITOR Publicized 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 8, 1879. THE REV. JOHN ALBERT WILLIAMS, Editor. George H. W. Bullock, Circulation Manager and Associate Editor. TRAGO T. M. WILLIAMS, Associate Editor, Lincoln, Neb. SUBSCRIPTION RATES, $2.00 A YEAR; $1.25 6 MONTHS; 75c 3 MONTHS Advertising Rates, 75 cents an inch per issue. Address, The Monitor, 204 Kafir Block, Omaha, Neb. Telephone Douglas 3224. MEMBER OF MILNO PRESS FIRST IN SERVICE ARTICLE XIV. CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES. Citizenship Rights Not to Be Abridged. 1. All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the State wherein they reside. No state shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States; nor shall any state deprive any person of life, liberty, or property without due process of law, nor deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws. "AN OPEN LETTER TO THE MONITOR" WE commend a careful reading of an interesting communication from the Colored Ministerial Alliance published in this issue. It is elicited by our editorial of last week entitled "Is It a Sop to Caesar?" In that editorial we asked what the reverend gentlemen meant by "the unwarranted mingling of the races on such levels as are common in such institutions?" This "Open Letter to The Monitor" purports to be a reply to our simple question. We can safely leave it to the judgment of our readers as to how fully and fairly our question has been answered. The wounded bird always flutters. The reverend gentlemen accuse us of taking them to task because we ask them a few "pertinent questions." Direct questions have a very disturbing effect upon some persons. It will be illuminating to our readers to be officially informed by the Ministerial Alliance, to quote the exact language of their "Open Letter," that "We are not so afraid of that bugaboo called segregation as to rob ourselves of manhood, or rob our people of valuable benefits that may be derived from working along certain lines simply because some one jumps up and yells "Boo, Segregation." The editor of The Monitor has heard these words before, not in the Ministerial Alliance, to which he has not the honor to belong, but from a distinguished member of that organization. Not its Caesar, of course, for has not the M. A. declared that it "knows no Caesar, black or white?" The Monitor did not brand or even suggest that the members of the Ministerial Alliance were "traitors to the best interests of the race." We simply asked questions which seem to have seriously disturbed that august body. Else why this labored defense and the introduction of issues not raised by us? Is it a case of "the wicked fleeth, when none pursueth?" But, there now, we are asking more questions. Well, be sure to read the "Open Letter" and draw your own conclusions, for "we dislike controversy." THOMAS REESE WHEN Thomas Reese departed this life Omaha lost one of its best citizens. A quiet, unobtrusive gentleman, he made his influence for good felt wherever he went. He was a mechanic of the first rank, and took special pride in his work. The show windows of Browning King & Co., and of the Thomas Fry Shoe company, the interior finishing of the handsome Kountze Memorial Lutheran church and similar buildings show his skill as a finisher and master mechanic. He was a man of wide reading and culture and whenever he spoke he had a message worth hearing. By his manliness and frank outspokenness for principle and things which he held sacred and fundamental he won the respect of all manly men with whom he came in contact. Reared in the Anglican communion he was loyal to his religious convictions and was well read in the doctrine and history of his church. As a Bible student he took high rank. And what counts most he loved to render service to his neighbors, to his community and to his church. The race everywhere needs more men of the type of Thomas Reese, modest, manly, industrious, self-respecting and useful who love their fellow men. May others arise to take up the torch which has fallen from his hand, as he answered the Masters' call to enter into rest. "JIM-CROWING IN OMAHA" THAT the eyes of the country are upon Omaha and our brethren in other sections are taking note of what we are doing here is evidenced by a rather suggestive editorial in our able contemporary, The Advocate of Portland, Oregon. The editorial bears the caption "Jim-Crowing in Omaha," and says: "Colored people in Omaha, Neb. INSTITUTION OF THE STATES. Not to Be Abridged. Naturelized 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 natural protection of the laws. asked for a jim-crow Y. M. C. A. and a jim-crow Y. W. C. A., and they got them. But they are not asking for a jim-crow school, but it looks as though they are going to get it, regardless of the fact that they are fighting against it with all their might. The fact they have the two jim-crow "Y's" by their own request, the whites have the best of the argument. Colored people in other parts of the country, should profit by the experience of the people in Omaha." The Advocate is mistaken in one particular. Omaha has not yet secured a branch of the Y. M. C. A. for colored people. We have a Y. W. C. A. which is supplying a long-felt need. Doubless a branch of the Y. M. C. A. would be as helpful to our young men and boys as the Y. W. C. A. is to our girls. From The Monitor's viewpoint, it would be much better if our much-vaulted Christianity and democracy were broad enough and ideal enough to embrace all classes of American citizens in the institutions which it claims as its own. Since, however, this is not true, it seems best as practical measure to accept, under protest, if you please, such advantages as may be secured from separate institutions. At the same time, there is to be recognized the danger of precedents. It is easy to argue, although the argument is fallacious, that if separate social and eleemosynary institutions are beneficial, that separate and distinct civil and community interests for the races are advantageous. The Advocate is right in pointing out that "jim crowing" cannot consistently be requested on one hand and fought on the other. This fact ought not be lost sight of. We can assure our Pacific coast contemporary, however, that Omaha will not have "jim crow schools." Semi-public institutions like "Y's," lodges churches and like voluntary associations differ radically and fundamentally from public educational institutions, parks, etc., which are supported by taxes levied upon all citizens. EXIT WOODROW- WOODROW Wilson retires from the presidency of the United States as one of the most pathetic figures in history. His successor, Warren G. Harding, enters upon this high office with the sincere prayers of millions that he may have the wisdom and courage to meet the tremendous issues, domestic and international, facing this government. A GOOD PRECEDENT THE action taken by the actors of New York City in the Gilpin case shows clearly the better sentiment of the country. It is a good precedent. "This morning gives promise of a glorious day" when men and women will not be denied the recognition to which they are entitled because of race, creed or color. All honor to the members of the theatrical profession who had the courage to stand for the right. TAKE UP THE BLACK MAN'S BURDEN TAKE up the Black Man's burden- "Send forth the best ye breed." To judge with righteous judgment The Black Man's work and need, To set down naught in malice, In hate or prejudice, To tell the truth about him, To paint him as he is. Take up the Black Man's burden, Ye of the bold and strong, And might make right as only It does no weak race wrong; When yours—his chances equal, Give him the fairest test, Then, "Hands Off," be your motto And he will do the rest. Take up the Black Man's burden, Don't curse him in advance, He cannot lift a White Man's load Without a White Man's chance; --- ENTERS WARREN Without a White Man's chance; Shut out from mill and worship From counting-room and store, By caste and labor unions, You close Industry's door. Take up the Black Man's burden, Don't crush him with his load; Nor heap it up in courses Take up the Black Man's burden, Black men of every clime, What though your cross be heavy, Your sun, but darkly shine, Stoop with a freeman's ardor, Lift high a freeman's head, Stand with a freeman's firmness, March with a freeman's tread. Take up the Black Man's burden, "Send forth the best ye breed," To serve as types of progress, To teach, to pray, to plead. Let the glory of your people Be the making of great men, To lifting of the lowly To noble thought and aim Take up the Black Man's burden, Black freeman! stand alone, If need be! Gird your armor, For conflicts yet to come; When weighed be not found wanting But find or make a way To honor, fame and fortune, To God and destiny. WHAT THE EDITORS SAY The following press comments on the Gilpin case will show a trend of right sentiment which will be gratifying to our readers: RECOGNIZE ARTISTIC ABILITY Charles S. Gilpin, the Negro actor whose genius has given the "Emperor Jones" a deserved success, is undoubtedly one of the dramatic discoveries of the year. Some of the members of the Drama League appear to have objected, on account of Mr. Gilpin's color, to inviting him to their annual banquet, at which distinguished actors are honored guests. Several of the intended guests have thereupon announced that they won't attend if Gilpin isn't asked. The Drama League protests that it is being misrepresented. It can answer the charges effectively by giving Mr. Gilpin the recognition that his artistic abilities which are far above those common in his own or any other race demand. The Globe and Commercial Advertiser NO COLOR LINE ON THE STAGE NO COLOR LINE ON THE STAGE The tributes which white men have paid to the military genius and statesmanship of Toussaint L'Ouverture, to the executive ability and powers of eloquence of Booker T. Washington, and to the quaint and plaintive beauty of the poems of Paul Lawrence Dunbar, all bear witness to the fact that in the realm of genius the color line disappears. Nowhere should this principle be applied more strictly than to the American stage. For in a very true sense the drama is one of the most democratic of our American institutions. As nowhere else, an artist is judged behind the footlights on sheer merit alone. As pitilessly as a crowd in the Roman Coliseum, the playgoing public sits in judgment, ready to turn down disapproving thumbs for every failure, ready to acclaim every success. This democratic characteristic the stage must retain unless it would deliberately forfeit its right to respect, if not its right to continued public support. When the stage ceases to recognize genius as genius and to reward it as such, it will have lost a characteristic which, perhaps above all others, makes it the power it is in the life of America today. The protesting members of the Drama League have done well not to lose sight of this salient fact. In demanding justice for Charles Gilpin they have but demanded justice for themselves and for the art to which they have devoted their lives.—From the Evening Mail. DINING WITH MR. GILPIN There seems no possible excuse for the Drama League's treatment of Mr. Charles Gilpin, the distinguished Negro actor, as an impossible guest at a dinner to the notable figures of the season's plays. The occasion was to be a public mark of honor to outstanding actors, actresses, playwrights and producers. To draw the color line in respect to such an event is to insult the artistic integrity of every participant. The protest of the prominent stage men and women against the Drama League's action was prompt and to the point. It expressed well the prevailing sentiment of true artists. Art knows no limitations of race or nation. It is the one universal speech. Its creators, in every matter touching their art, belong to one fraternity. To suggest any other rule is to suggest treachery to every high and generous item in the artist's creed. We hope the critics of our stage will note the episode. The prompt protest of these actors and actresses was a fine gesture, fittly expressing the faith of true-hearted and generous people. The result should be to transform the Drama League's occasion into a dinner in honor of Mr. Gilpin. The whole community will be glad for any amends that can be made to this admirable artist for a stupid action utterly unrepresentative of the stage or its public—From The Tribune. THE MONITOR THE DRAMA LEAGUE AND A NEGRO There is not the slightest obligation, legal or moral, not even a tradition, to bind the Drama League to invite C. S. Gilpin, a Negro, to its annual banquet, March 6. On the other hand, members who stay away themselves because they feel that an actor who has made a big hit in a big success is the victim of mere race discrimination are wholly right in their course. The invitation is discretionary with the league or a majority of its members. Rebuking the decision arrived at is discretionary with the minority. However, we think that the world of art, of music and of the stage will sooner or later have to make up its mind to fellowship colored persons of marked proficiency. There may or may not be sufficient basis for the theory that the Negro will never excel in mathematics, in the exact sciences or in chess playing. But in acting, in oratory, in music and in painting or sculpture, if he can master the technique of the latter two, the once-slaved race does offer something temperamentally distinctive, and compelling recognition. Mr. Gilpin's own statement with reference to the issue so hotly discussed by the Drama League people is entirely temperate and self-respecting. He says: "I am honestly striving to present my art rather than myself to the public. * * * I have no right to pose as an object of compassion. * * * Against those who do not care to sit in the same dining room with me, I have no complaint. This only will I say: Thus far in the world's history no race or profession has ever been permanently prevented from winning an equality rating for itself." Neither Booker T. Washington nor Frederick Douglas, nor even the creator of D'Artagnan and the Count of Monte Cristo, the grandson of a Santo Domingo Negro woman, could have put more of personal dignity into an analysis of such a situation. But Alexander Dumas, developing in the broader and more catholic atmosphere of a Latin country, had no occasion for such an apology.—From The Brooklyn Eagle. Letters From Our Readers IS IT A SOP TO CAESAR? An Open Letter to The Monitor Dear Sir: Under the above caption The Monitor in its issue of February 24 attempts to take The Ministerial Alliance to task for its stand against the licensing of the proposed cabaret at 2420 Lake street. If the editor of The Monitor had been at the meeting and had heard the reports of certain occurrences that are taking place among certain elements in both races—reports given by men who are not critics of our race but who to the contrary have the best interests of the race at heart—men who related these incidents in such a way that anyone hearing would be compelled to believe their reports, perhaps he would not have drawn the hasty and unwarranted conclusion expressed interrogatively in the above caption. The Ministerial Alliance is on record as discouraging any such loose relations of the lower strata of the races in Omaha as is known by every observing person do exist. It is opposed to such conditions because in them the seeds are sown which will result in such outbreaks as the any all too fresh in our minds today, and for which we all must suffer. The Ministerial Alliance knows no Caesar, Black or White. And it is to be regretted that any man or group of men who chance to have the courage to express views differing from a certain prescribed course, must be branded as traitors to the best interests of the race. We dislike controversy. But inasmuch as certain issues are raised and such unfair charges are placed against us, we feel it our duty to accept the challenge. We are not so afraid of that bugaboo called segregation as to rob ourselves of manhood, or rob our people of valuable benefits that may be derived from working along certain lines simply because some one jumps up and yells, "Boo, Segregation." We would at least be consistent. We would not endorse a Colored Y. M. C. A. and denounce a Colored Y. W. C. A. Furthermore, since the gaudiet is laid down, allow us to say that we view with no little anxiety the too prevalent manner in which persons of both races are being assailed by wicked insinuations and innuendoes merely because their point of view happens to differ from certain persons who seem to think theirs is the only proper view. Such procedure tends toward disunion rather than union. It is demoralizing rather than moralizing. It is lamentably unfair, unmanly and unjust to wantonly impugn the motives of any person or persons and charge them with base purposes merely upon suspicions. Suspicions, however strong, are not facts and should never be treated as such. We are therefore opposed to any movement or utterances which may drive from us any group who are sincerely disposed to be our benefactors by such unfair means. By order of the Ministerial Alliance, J. P. JACKSON, President. RUSSEL TAYLOR, Recording Secretary. 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Cold Cream Cleansing Cream Vanishing Cream Witch Hazel Jelly Antiseptice Hand Soap Complexion Soap Floral Cluster Talecum Face Powder Lesh, Brown) guaranteed to be the equal separations and are absou contents. Events and Persons L at: Mr. Jobn Hickmnan entertained a few friends at his home on Emmett street Saturday evening. Those preseat were Messrs. Nat Hunter, Walter Seals, John Wakefield, J. Wilson, XR. Moore and J, Suunders, A very pleas- ant evening was spent. Holst Pharmacy for drugs. 2702 Cuming street. Harney 681.—Adv. Don't forget the progressive luneh- eon given by the Boosters’ club Mareh 6 at the Y. W. C. A. Mrs, Floyd, president; Miss Myra Parker, secre- tary. ‘The W, C. A. will moet at the rest- dence of Mrs. W. P. Wade, 1703 North ‘Thirty-third street, March 9, All members please be present. Mra. Maggie Smith, corresponding secre- tary. E, F, Morearty, Lawyer, 700 Peters ‘Trust Bldg. Douglas 3841 or Harney 2156. ‘The Ladies’ Aid Society of St. Paul Presbyterian church will give tacky party at Mrs. Ella P. Johnson's, 8216 Charles street, March 7. Buy lady's feed and eat supper with her. Good supper for 25c.—Adv,, ‘Mrs, Camille Simpson-Beach, foster daughter of Mr. and Mrs, Thomas Reese, arrived in the dity Sunday morning from Kansas City to attend Mr, Reese’s funeral, She will remain until Tuesday. Ideas are good. If you have one xend it to The Monitor. Mrs. Bettie Moore, mother of Mrs. J. W. Waddle and W. M. Moore, died at the residence of her dacihter, 2528 Lake street, Friday, February 26. The funeral was held Tuesday ufter- noon from the Silas Johnson Western Funeral Home chapel, the Rev. W. C. Williams officiating. Mrs. Moore, who was a native . of Tennessee, had come with her hus- band, B. J. Moore, just two weeks prior to her death from Oklahoma to visit her children. When yon need Keal Manicuring, see Miss Ethel Dow, Jenkins’ Barber Shop, 2122 North 26th Street. Hubert Glover, who is a student at Western university, Quindaro, was home for Sunday, He returned to the university Monday night. John E. Jeltz of Lincoln was an Omaha visitor last week. Jenkin's Barber Shop—All work strictly first-class, 2122 No, 24th St. Webster 2095, ‘Tell your friends who are not sub- seribers to The Monitor of the Special Ten Day Subscription Bargain. ‘Vo put ‘The Monitor in every home in Omaha and vicinity, The Monitor will be sent to New Subseribers only, from now until January 1, 1922, or $1.00. Subscriptions must be mailed or brought to The Monitor office on o1 before Mareh 15. A,B. Seruges, Lawyer, 220 8. 18th su D, 712, Col, B8B1—Ady. ‘Tom Robbins, known ax “Unele Tom,” was found dead in his home on North Twenty-fourth street lust ‘Thursday. ‘The funeral will be held from Jones & Reed's chapel Friday afternoon. PIANO AND PLAYERS BUYERS Tecan save you money, whether you buy for cash or payment. Holland Harold, 2420 Patrick Ave. Web. 1528. ‘The Woman's Auxiliary of the Church of St. Philip the Deacon met this week (Thursday) at the residence of Mrs. A. D. James, 4421 South Twen- ty-sixth street. Jenkin’s Barber Shop—All Work Strletly First Class, 2122 N. 24th St. Web. 2005, Mrs, John Andrew Singleton, who has‘ been at the Methodist hospital since the birth of her son, returned home this week, W. H. (Bob) Robinson went to Lin- coln Tuesday on business. NOT WITH MONITOR Notice is hereby given that Mr. M. Wrighth is no longer connected with ‘The Monitor Publishing Company in any capacity. JOHN ALBERT WILLIAMS, SWASTIKA RACQUET CLUB ‘The Swastika Racquet club met at the home of Miss Delores Johnson. 2012 North T'wenty-eighth St. Many were present and many interesting topics were discussed, after which a dainty luncheon was served. We hope that everyone will be at the next meeting. GIVEN GOLD WATCH AS BIRTHDAY GIFT Parishioners of the Church of St, Philip the Deacon, under the leader- ship of Miss Lutie M. Bryant, Mrs, William Murphy arid Miss Lena M, Puul, invaded the rectory Tuesday hight and presented Father Williams with @ beautiful gold wateh, with ra- dium dial, ax a birthday gift. Mrs. B, R. West presented him with a large birthday cake. ‘The presentation speech was made by Dr, W. W. Peedles. ‘The watch was to replace one stolen by burglars, i ~ (AMP FIRE NOTES ‘The Misses Pauline Black and Gindys Brown were hostesses for Graup Ocowasin, Friday, February 18, the occasion being the group's month- ly social mecting and Gladys Brown's eighteenth birthday. ‘The centerpiece for the table was a large cake with eighteen lighted candies, Bighteen (guests were served lunch. NEEDLE CRAPT ‘The Priscilla Needle Craft Club met fat the Y. W. ©. A. Thursday atternoon ‘Mrs, Y, Murray was hostess The clut plans to have a social March 17 in or- der to raise funds to pay for the vie trola at the ¥. W. C. A. LINCOLN GUEST GIVEN SOCIAL ATTENTION Mrs, G. W. Wiley of Lincoln tet ‘Tuesday after a week's visit with Mrs J. A. Harris Upon her arrival Mrs, ‘Harris introduced her gitest at a tea ‘party Tuesday afternoon, after whict ‘many interesting events were planned in her honor. A. sightseeing trip through the kindness of Mr. and Mrs H, L, Anderson on Wednesday morn ing. Luncheon by Mrs, Curtis Kirtley Wednesday noon. Dinner Thursday by Mrs. H, E. Anderson, Friday eve- ning a dinner party by Mra. Harris Saturday noon a lnncheon by Mra. D. G, Shaw and Saturday afternoon a 5 o'clock tea’ by Mrs, J. W. Dallas, and Saturday evening she was entertained by Mrs. Mary Wille. y. Ww. ¢. A. NOTES ‘The classes in gymnasium, milll- nery, dressmaking, hygiene and fire Ald are meeting a real need in bring: ing to the girls and women those ‘things which they want and enjoy. If you are interested in any of thes classes, come and enroll as a member of the class, ‘The Business Girls’ Club, with Mise Madeline Roberts, president, met in s social meeting Thursday evening trom 8 to 10 p. m. Music, games and candy- making were enjoyed by all. ‘These girls hope to plan a well rounded program for the study o “Social and Industrial Principles’ from @ Christian's view point in the community in which we live. Recrea. tion will form a great part of the pro: gram. Did. you enjoy your dinner Sunday’ Watch these columns for another suet treat. We wish to thank all who as sisted us in the effort. The I. 1, W bourd Is to be commended for its great fuccens and the spirit which prompt ed the effort, Realizing that the girl of today 1 the woman of tomorrow, the Youns Women’s Christian association put special stress pon the work with the young girl. Our Girl Reserve Clubs inclide in the membership girls be tween the ages of 11 and 18. ‘The clut Programs and activities vary in forn for the different aged girls but ar uniform in trying to develop the girls equally physically, mentally, morally and socially, and helping to instil such ideals as will develop the gir into a fine type of womanhood. ‘The Girls’ Improvement Chib was successful in their candy sale, $3 be ing cleared and given toward the vie trola. Don’t forget the vesper serview Sun. day afternoon from 4 to 6. Mrs. Wal tor Craig had charge of the program Inst Sunday, ‘The hour was pleasantt; spent and many were present.. ‘The Boosters’ Club will give a pro xressive luncheon Wednesday, Maret 9, from 6 to 10:30, at the Center, Come and enjoy tic lunch and program, PLEASED WITH KAFFIR r CHEMICAL LABORATORIES | On Saturday of last week, H. J: Pinkett, the well known attorney, made % thorough inyestigation of the plant of the Kaffir Chemical Labora- tories, and expressed himself ax being highly pleased with the development of the company up to this time, As an evidence of his satisfaction with the enterprise, he invested in stock of the company and believes that there is a splendid future for the Katfir Chemical Co. DR. MORRIS COMPLETES POST GRADUATE COURSE Dr. Craig Morris, the popular and well known Lake street dentist, re- turned Sunday morning from Chieayo; where he completed the annual post graduate course at Northwestern uni- versity, In this course special atten- tion was given to the latest approved methods for the restoration of teeth that are aesthetic in appearance and efficient in mastication, also to the ‘elimination 9€ pain during and after dental operations. En route home he ‘spent a few days in St. Paul, Minn, visiting his futher and. hin brothe Elmer, who conducts a drug store in that city. CARD OF THANKS We desire to express our heartfelt appreciation for the many acts of kindness und sympathy shown by friends during the illness and death of a kind husband and loving father; also for the many beautiful flowers, em- blems of the Resurrection, sent by those who loved him, too. EDITH DE MADDEN REESE. EDNA DE MADDEN McCAW. CONCERT BY DESDUNES BAND Draws Premendows Audience to Audi- torium—Maxterly Work of Director, Chorus and Soloist Described. by , Florentine Frances Pinkston ‘The appearance of Desdunes’ band Monday evening at the Auditorium drew an audience which for size and enthusiasm must have warmed the hearts of the organization of the band and members of St. John’s church, ‘Phe choral groups consisted of set of seven Negro melodies and spir- ituals, with band arrangement by the popular director and leader of thi very progressive band, ‘The choral groups were beautiful in quality an ‘even in their range, The personalits the conductor won the approval of lite large audience at once. ‘The clas- cal part of the program was chosen with good taste. “Phe Poet and Peasant” overture was a great musical treat, the phras- ing and artistic discretion in the use of light and shade were very much in evidanee, ‘The band exhibited a smooth and brilliant technique throughout the overture, Under the inspiring baton of the conductor, the band fairly out- did itself. ‘The tremolo of the drums reiterated with great rapidity, produe- ing a great effect. ‘Throughout the concert the vivid contrasts, dynamic climaxes, changes of tone and tempo —all were in evidence, us if reveling in the music, Mrs. Cecelia Jewell” sang with dis- tinction of style, sonority and ele- gance. She has a big, rich voice of wide range, She has a renonance jn her voice, and the clarity of her die- ‘tion added to the enjoyment of the program. A tremendous ovation was ‘accorded Mrs, Jewell and Mr, Levi ‘Broomfield at the close of the duet, “Let the Rest of the World Go By.” ‘Mr. Broomfield’s voice was of light timbre, owing to the poor acoustics, but the tones were of mellow quality and charm, in both tone color and clearness, with the least possible ef- fort. The audience was somewhat dis- appointed in not hearing the big soul- ful climax of his high tones as usual- ly ends his songs, The aecompani- ment of the band throughout “The Song of the Soul” was very beautiful. ‘Mr. Desdunes hag done wonderful work in bringing his band so quickly to its present state of excellence, None but an exceedingly poetic pet- son could have made such a super- ficial Froup of things resolve them- selves into a little cycle of human in- terest with perfect unity as did Mr, Desdunes in the conducting and ar- rangement of the Negro spirituals for his band, ‘The technical skill of Mr. “Jeff Smith was perfect. The perfect rhythen and lovely tones were a mus- cal treat to all music lovers. The ad- mirable way mm which he plays his instrument places him in rank as an artist whom we should be proud to have in our community. Hig concert deportment and style commanded the audience's respect and interest and fe was rewarded with hearty applause. “Tho well trained soloists and chorus and the way in which they sang were heartily received, Mr. Desdunes takes mental note of the mood, the sentiment of the music and can disereetly convey it to the musiciars of his band, It seems safe to prophesy a brilliantly successful career for him and his band, Mr. Desdunes has also the distinction Fadded to hia many accomplishments of writing three musieal comedies “Buster Brown,” that was produced here some years ago and that proved to be quite a success when presented; “A Georgia Camp Meeting,” another ‘of which a company was formed and way produced and played to many: au- diences throughout the Pacific coast and made quite a hit, He also wrote and produced the musical comedy, “A Camp in Columbus." FLORENTINE F, PINKSTON. ST. PAUL'S PRESBY- ‘TERIAN CHURCH ‘Theré were not as many out Sunday 18 there should have been, for the day was beautiful and the weather all that one could wish, We were pleased to receive one into the church, making the third during the month of Febru- ary. ‘The Christian Endeavor Society is increasing in interest and numbers. We were pleased to have Mr, Bryant of Counell Bluffs with us who gave an interesting talk. ‘The meeting Sunday night being the monthly consecration meeting will. be led by the pastor. ‘The topic is “Thy Kingdom Come in My Church.” Matt. 6:7-16, Sermon topies for Sunday will be ais follows: 11 a, m—*Getting Busi- ness Into Our Religion.” 8 ps m— “The Power of the Gospel.” LARGE AUDIENCE GREETS RABHL COHN Pilgrim Baptist Chureh Filled to Ca- | pacity Sunday Afternoon at Weekly Meeting of N. A. A.C. P. An audience of 700 which taxed the copagity of Pilgrim Baptist church greeted Rabbi Frederick Cohn of Tem- ple Israel when he avose to speak on the Ku Klux Klan last Sunday after- noon. Henry W. Black presided. Business matters were postponed. Mr. Black stated object of meeting and called upon Rev. John Albert Wil- liams to introduce Rabbi Cohn, who delivered substantially the same strong address against the Ru Klux Klan which he had given a week pre- vious before his own large and influ- ential congregation zn ‘Temple Istael, a report of which was published in leat week's issie of The Monitor, Ta concluding his address which was tre- quently interrupted by applanse and was an excoriation of the prejudices which sunder and divide men, the speaker said that the purpose of such meetings was to influence those. in authority to forbid the introduction into this community of an organiza- ‘tion which violated the fundamental ‘principles of Americanism and fo- mented strife and hatred when the times demanded fraternalism and love He was given an ovation at. the elosc of his address. ‘Thomas Lynch was introduced bs H. J. Pinkett. Mr. Lynch dolivere a brief but effective address in whicl THE MONITOR es he predicted that this organization would quickly die, but that other agencies to snppress minorities woulk arise and have to be met. He urged his audience to be on the alert fori anti-liberal_movements and immedi fately to communicate with the author- ities to demand their suppression. He stressed the fact that the true libera lis the man who is opposed: to all form's of oppression, whether it: be by Ithe Polish Roman Catholics against the Jews in Poland, by saa against the natives of the Congo, by England against Ireland or by. the strong against the weak anywhere. Mr, Ed F. Morearty, who had an engagement which prevented his re- maining, is to be the special speaker at some subsequent meeting. DEATH SUMMONS USEFUL CITIZEN ‘Thomas Reese Dies at Methodist Hos: pital After Seven Weeks’ fllness— Was Skillful Mechanic — First Teucher of Carpentry at Hampton Institute—Resident of Omaha for Twenty-four Years Thomas Reese died at the Methodist hospital at 2 d’elock lust Friday morn- ing after a seven weeks’ illness. He suffered a paralytic stroke January 10 and a second one which left hin ‘speechless about two weeks later, He neverregained his speech. Just a week prior to his ceath he was removed trom his home, 2728 Miami street, to the Methodist hospital. Mr, Reese was born in Kingston, Jamacia, where he was reared and jearned the carpenter’s trade, When quite a young man he went to Cuba, coming thence to the United States, where he was a student at Hampton sor a Lew, years, Booker T. Washing- con being ons of his fellow students, the depurtment of carpentry was openca at Hampton by Thomas Reese, che Lirst two students being an In- dian and a colored youth. He en- waged im the building and contracting ousiness in Virginia for a time but a dsastvous fire dstroying a building Whieh he had yust about completed and upon which there was no insurance ‘ert him without capital and finaneial- ly embarrassed. Subsequently: ke on- usted in the famous Tenth cavalry, Where his skill ay @ carpenter kept him employed in the quartermaster’s department. Upon retirement from the urmy he resided for a short time in Denver, removing in December, 1807, to Omaha, where he purchased an attractive home.on Miami strect and usd since resided. He secured work at his trade at the Armour plant shen being built at South Omaha, Aiter several men had failed to sat- isty the contractor on the finishing work in the offices of the plant thomas Reese was put. on the job and wave entire sutisfuetion, His skillful work elicited » letter of commendation from the head of the firm whieh Mv. Reese highly prized. For a number ot years he worked for John Harto, me of the largest builders and con- tractors in Omaha, and during that ume he did the interior finishing on ome of the finest buildings in the city, For a term of years he was in the contracting business under the sirmy name of Reese & Snell, the ju- aior partner being Jesse Snell. When Ameriea entered the war My. Reeve entered the quartermaster's depart- ment at Fort Omaha, where he was employed at his trade at the time of bis death, During his residence of twenty-four years here he was deeply interestea in all movements for the advancement of or the conservation of the inter- eats of his race, He had served on the executive committee and as treas- urer of the N. A. A. C. P. and was one of the charter members of the Pleasant Hour Social elub and of the “oloved Commercial club, He was a devout commenieant of the Episcopal Church of St Philp the Deacon, of which he had served as warden and \cecretary, and of which at the time of his death he was lay reader and tenchier of the Bible class. The funeral was held from the Chureh of St. Philip the Deacon, Mon- day morning at 10 o'clock, with re~ quiem, Rev. John Albert Williams vf- fieiating, Interment was at Forest Lat cemetery. ‘The pallbearers were M. #, Singleton, T. P. Mahammitt, Sergt, Isaac Bailey, Emery R, Smtih, Augustus Hicks and Dillard Simpson. Mr, Reese is survived by his widow, Edith DeMadden; a daughter, Mrs, Melvin MeCaw, and_nine grandehil- dren—Kugene Reese, Albert Pereival, Bernice, Edith, Arthur, Melba, Lu- oille, Herbert and Gertrude McCaw, ED F, MOREARTY, Atty., 700 Peters Trust Bidg. LEGAL NOTICE Notice to non-resident defendant: To Stella Terrell, non-resident defend. ant: You are hereby notified that on the ‘26th day of October, 1920, Clay Ter- rell, your husband, filed his petition in thé district court of peoglae Coun- ty, Nebraska, the object and prayer of which is to obtain an absolute deere of divorce from you on the grounds that you have wilfully deserted him, and for more than two years last, past ‘You are hereby further notified that on the Ist day of Mareh, 1921, leave was given the plaintiff to secure serv- ice on you by publication, You are required to ansster sald petition on or before the 18th day of Apel, 1924. CLAY TERRELL. By ad ¥, Morcarty, His Attorney At—3-4, 1h, 18, 25-24 Siberian Bread Substantis, ‘The small ringed bread of Siberly Ia declared to be \he Most substantia Of all the hartiaei. hpeade nt the im Saab. 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One room for rent, for men only. 2810 Grant St. Telephone Webster 4590. Indef. FOR RENT—Furnished room; gentlemen preferred. Webster 2680. FOR RENT—Nearly furnished rooms, on car line. 1549 N. 17th St. middle apartment. Web. 5274. CHOP SUEY and Noodles. Regular Chinese dishes. 2406 Lake Street. Joe Kee, Prop. FOR SALE—House and lot. 2912 2912 Erskine street. Very reasonable. FOR RENT—Furnished room, near car line. Webster 2680 FOR RENT—Furnished rooms, one block from carline; strictly modern. Webster 4012. 4t FOR RENT—Two large front rooms, 2429 Lake St. Web. 1529. For instrumental or vocal music, call Mrs. Harris, Douglas 9407. FOR HOMES in north part of city, on easy payments, call Friedman Realty, Tyler 4424. FOR RENT — Modern furnished rooms 1702 N. 26th St. Web. 4769. 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. I. B. P. O. 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. PATRONIZE THE MO LINCOLN, NEB. Miss Hattie Graves has returned home after an extended stay in the east. Mr. Albert McLemore, aged 80, died at a local hospital Sunday. The body is being held at an undertaker's pending funeral arrangements. Mrs. James Shelby was removed to her home from the hospital Monday, and is reported to be fast mending. A. P. Curtis of Alliance, Neb., spent several days in the city last week visiting relatives and friends. Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Wright entertained the Utopian Art Club at their home last Thursday night. About twenty-two persons were present. The meeting was a pleasant and profitable one. Services at the A. M. E. church were conducted by the pastor, H. H. Jones, as usual, who preached interesting sermons, and were well attended. Readers of Lincoln, quit criticising, and give me your news, if you have any!-Writer. Services at the several other Lincoln churches were conducted by the pastors and leaders of the Sunday schools and societies, as usual, which should have a tendency to attract men from their erring ways. The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People will hold its next meeting in the Morning Star Baptist church, Twenty-first and Q streets. The $1 drive is on for the Davis Woman's Club and will terminate on March 10 with a mass meeting at Mt. Zion Baptist church. SIOUX CITY, IOWA The Willing Workers' Club met on Tuesday, February 15, with Mrs. Hattie Robinson at her home on West Seventh street. After the business part of the meeting a paper on Abraham Lincoln was read by Mrs. Emmia Tonsil, which showed thought and a thorough mastering of the subject. Ex-Mayor Andrews will be one of Real Estate Real Estate and Insurance GUY B. ROBBINS Phone Doug. 2842 or Web. 5168 19 Patterson Block GORDON FIREPROOF WARE- HOUSE & VAN CO. 11th and Davenport. Doug. 0394 Courteous treatment to all patrons. EVANS MODEL. LAUNDRY Forty-five years in the business 11th & Douglas Douglas 0242 RAVITZ & STILLMAN Fancy Groceries and Vegetables Fresh Fish Daily 1701 N. 24th St. Webster 5662 PAINT OF QUALITY At a Saving MULLIN PAINT CO. 313 South 14th St. WHOLESALE and RETAIL Telephone Tyler 1291 EMERSON'S LAUNDRY The Laundry That Suits All 1301 No. 24th St. Web. 0820 FRED W. MARSH & CO. CASH MARKET Home Reundered Lard; Also Home Cured Hams and Bacon Douglas 3834 2003 Cunting St. LODGE DIRECTORY G. U. O. of O. F., South Omaha Lodge No. 9374. Meetings first and third Fridays, meeting the second and third West Past Grand Masters Council No. 442. first and third Tuesdays, 24th and Charles streets. WM. F. SHAFROTH, N. G. E. E. BRYANT, G. M. and P. B. G. O. of O. F., Superior Lodge, No. 10199. Meeting second and fourth Friday evening at 7:30, Twenty-fifth and N. street. J. H. ANDREWS, N. G. ALTON GOODE, P. B. G. U. O. OF O. F., Missouri Valley Lodge No. 9915. Meets every second and fourth Thursday nights each month at 24th and Charles St. J. D. CRUM, N. G. M. L. HUNTER, P. N. F. W. B. TURNER, P. S. the speakers at the dinner given by the Willing Workers in the parlors of Malone A. M. E. church on Friday, March 4. The funeral of Mrs. Hubbard, mother of Andrew Hubbard, was held Tuesday from the Westcott chapel. Rev. J. W. Curshon, pastor of Mt. Zion Baptist church, officiated. Grand Master Gross of the Iowa jurisdiction, Free and Accepted Masons, paid a visit to Decistar lodge No. 14 on Friday night. While in the city he was the guest of Worshipful Master Edward Askew. Attorney George A. Woodson of Buxton, Ia., will deliver a lecture at the Odd Fellows' hall, 312-14 Pearl street, on Thursday evening, March 10. Attorney Woodson is an orator of note and should be greeted by a large audience. Prof. Henry J. Parker left on Sunday for his old home in Selma, Ala. He was accompanied by his daughter and son, Emma and Henry. He expects to be gone four weeks. Mrs. Craig of Kansas City, Mo., who has been visiting her daughter, Mrs. John Wilkinson, left Sunday to visit with relatives in Lincoln, Neb. Sunday was Trustee day at Malone A. M. E. church The pastor, Rev. P. M. Lewis, preached two excellent ser- mons. The collection was $31. Mrs. E. J. Curtis has been confined to her home, 510% Cook street, for several days suffering with a cold. Miss Ruby Washington is presiding at the organ at Malone A. M. E. church. FOR GOOD HOME-COOKED MEALS TRY Hartsfield's 1823 No. 24th St. Phone Ty. 887 Notary Public In Office N. W. WARE ATTORNEY & COUNSELOR at LAW Practice In Both State and Federal Courts Office: Booker T. Washington Hotel, 15th and California St., Omaha, Neb. THE MONITOR BUSINESS DIRECTORY IT GROW GOODELL & CO. Coal and Feed 2520 Lake St. Web. 3007 J. H. ANDREWS Tailor, Hatter, Shoe Shine 2517 Q St. South 3887 McGILL & DAVIS Cafe and Pool Hall Free employment for Armour and Dold packers. 2516 Q St. Lawyers JAMES M. FITZGERALD ATTORNEY Phone Douglas 4508 1017-21 City Nat'l Bank Bldg. PIATTI & WEAR ATTORNEYS AND COUNSELLORS AT LAW Phone Douglas 4508 1017-20 City Nat'l Bank Bldg. Lambert, Shotwell & Shotwell ATTORNEYS Omaha National Bank Bldg. SUN PRINTING CO. 1320 Dodge St. Tyler 3832 For neat printing and reason- able prices. MME. EDITH LLEWELLYN Poro Hair Culturist Appointment at home if desired Webster 4627 HONEY Produced and Sold in Omaha by H. C. COOK 4521 Parker St. Walnut 0869 My reputation in the business is my guarantee for its purity. Phone for Prompt Delivery HAMILTON PHARMACY Phone Webster 1433 1323 N. 24th St. Read The Mediator every week— it's worth the money. LOOK! USE DISCRETION! EAT AT South & Thompson's Cafe 2418 N. 24TH ST. WEB. 4568 Try Our CLUB BREAKFAST Menu: Ham and Bacon and One Egg, or Sausage, Oatmeal, Cakes, Potatoes, Bread and Butter, Coffee or Tea 5c WHY PAY RENT? JOHN H. BURKE Real Estate and Insurance Man 2419 Lake St. Webster 6366 Seven Years in Business W. J. CATTIN CO. PLUMBING, GAS AND STEAM FITTING 910 N. 24th St. Douglas 1625 We Have a Complete Line of FLOWER, GRASS AND GARDEN Seeds Bulbs, Hardy Perennials, Poultry Supplies Fresh cut flowers always on hand Stewart's Seed Store 119 N. 16th St. Opp. Post Office Phone Douglas 977 Established 1890 C. J. CARLSON Dealer in Shoes and Gents' Furnishings 1514 No. 24th St. Omaha, Neb. Monitor advertisers want your business; that's why they advertise in your paper. very Hom Diamond Theatre See Your Favorite Pictures All This Week at Your Favorite Theater Petersen & Michelsen Hardware Co. GOOD HARDWARE 2408 N St. Tel. South 162 A Treat for the Family The wife and kiddles will enjoy a change from the monotony of home cooked meals. So why not suggest coming here for Sunday dinner? No worry, no delays, no dishes to wash—just sit down to a delightful, wholesome, satisfying meal, served in a way that all will like. Moderate prices, too. We are NOW serving Oysters and all kinds of Sea Foods fresh from the sea. The Monarch Cafe C. R. TRAMBLE, Prop. 107 South 14th St. Phone Tyler 4119 A reduction of 30 to 40 per cent on hair cuts and shaves. You get the service of our skilled workmen and sanitary surroundings against the unskilled workmen and unsanitary surroundings. We lose—you get the benefit. ENGLANDER WIT·EDGE SPRING Sold everywhere by furniture dealers and department stores ENGLANDER PRE-ORDERS ON MAY 24 AND 25 Write for illustrated booklet ENGLANDER SPRING RED CO. New York - Brooklyn - Chicago Candies, Tobacco, Drugs, Rubber Goods and Cordries. PRESCRIPTIONS OUR SPECIALTY. 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