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Great Reception .illli: Awaits President The National Capital Making Great Preparations to Welcome President Wilson Upon His Return From France. COLORED TROOPS TO BE IN LINE Transports Bring Home Large De tachments of Overseas Troops Which Have Covered Themselves With Honor. Special to The Monitor by Walter J. Singleton, Staff Correspondent. WTASHINGTON, D. C., Feb. 20— ▼V Great preparations are being made in this city to receive the re turning heroes and the president of the United States. The troopers will march up historic Pennsylvania ave nue, pass the reviewing stand at the White House, where they will be re viewed and greeted by the president, cabinet officers, high war and navy department officials, and prominent citizens who will occupy beautifully decorated stands now in course of erection. In the lengthy parade, the citizens are arranging to escort the troops, the Colored brother has not been over looked. Judge Robert H. Terrell, has been urged to have as many uni formed fraternal organizations in the line of march as he and his assist ants can muster. The latest informa tion concerning the return of the president to this country, is that he and party will reach here on Wash ington’s birthday. In the event that he does not arrive on this date, the great day will be declared a holiday' in all departments of the government, so that all the people of the city’ can join in the general welcome. The following troops arrived in time for the celebration: New York, Negro Guardsmen of the old 15th Regiment of Infantry, now designated as the 369th infantry, and the old First Separate Battalion of the District of Columbia, now known as the 370th infantiy. Aboard the transport La France, which sailed from Brest February 2, and was due in New York February 10, is the 369th Infantry Machine Gun Company, of which 13 officers and 491 New York men are listed for de mobilization at t?afiip Upton. On the transport Stockholm, which left Brest the same day and was scheduled to dock at New York February 12, is the 369th Infantry Field and Staff Head quarters Company, medical detach ment, and Companies A, B. C and D, of which many New York men will go to Camp Upton for discharge. The transport La France also has on board the 370th Infantry Regiment, another Negro infantry unit of the 93d division. One officei and 497 men of this regiment will be demob ilized at Camp Dix, N. J. Both regi ments operated with the French. The complete list of troops arriv ing on La France follows: 370th infantry, complete, 114 offi cers, 2,843 men, Negroes. 369th Infantry, Machine gun com pany, medical detachment, 3d bat talion, 30 oficcrs, 952 men, Negroes; machine gun companv. 368th Infantry, 6 officers, 143 men. Segroes; medical detachment, 6 officers, 36 men; trans port medical personnel, 1 officer, 12 men; 282 casual officers. The transport Stockholm brings the following troops: 369th Infantry, field and staff head quarters company, medical detach ment, Companies A, B, C. D, 29 offi cers and 1,019 men. 854th company, transportation corps, 2 officers, 245 men, Negroes; casual company, Nos. 219, 222 and 234, 6 officers and 327 men. THE ROCKEFELLER LABOR CREED (Continued From Page One.) ances and promptly adjusting them, is of fundamental importance to the successful conduct of industry. 7. I believe that the most potent measure in bringing about industrial harmony and prosperity is adequate representation of the parties in inter est; that existing forms of repre sentation should be carefully studied and availed of in so far as they may be found to have merit and are adapt able to the peculiar conditions in the various industries. 8. I believe that the most effective structure of representation is that which is built from the bottom up, which includes all employes, and starting with the election of repre sentatives in each industrial plant, the formation of joint works committees, of joint district councils and annual joint confr-r-nces of all parties in in terest in a oingle industrial corpora tion, can be extended to include all plants in the same industry, all indus tries in a community, in a nation and in the various nations. 9. I believe that the application ol right principles never fails to effect right relations; that the letter killeth and the spirit maketh alive; that forms are wholly secondary while at titude and spirit are all important, and that only as the parties in indus try are animated by the spirit of fair play, justice to all and brotherhood, will any plans which they may mu tually work out succeed. 10. I believe that that man renders the greatest social service who so co operates in the organization of indus try as to afford to the largest num ber of men the greatest opportunity for self-development and the enjoy ment, by every man of those bene fits which his own work adds to the wealth of civilization. In the days when kings and queens reigned over their subjects, the grati fication of the desires of those in high places was regarded as of supreme moment, but in these days the sel fish pursuit of personal ends at the expense of the group can and will no longer be tolerated. Men are rapidly coming to see that human life is of infinitely greater value than material wealth, that the health, happiness and well-being of the individual, however humble, is not to be sacrificed to the selfish ag grandizement of the more fortunate or more powerful. The Man Behind the Wage Modem thought is placing less emphasis on material considerations. It is recognizing that the basis of na tional progress, whether industrial or social, is the health, efficiency and spiritual development of the people. | Never has there been a more pro- j found belief in human life than to day. Whether men work with brain or brawn, they are human beings, with the same cravings, the same as pirations, the same hatreds, the same capacity for suffering and for enjoy ment. As the leaders of industry face this period of reconstruction, what will their attitude be? Will it be that of the standpatters, who take no account of the extraordinary changes which have come over the face of the civ ilized world and have taken place in j the minds of men, who say: “What j has been and is must continue to be— with our flag nailed to the mast, we ! will fight it out along the old lines or go down with the ship,” who at tempt stubbornly to resist the inevit able and, arming themselves to the teeth, invite open warfare with other parties in industry, the certain out come of which will be financial loss, inconvenience and suffering to all, the development of bitterness and hatred, and in the end the bringing about j | through legislation if not by force | of conditions far more drastic and j radical than could now be amicably arrived at through mutual concession in friendly conferences? Or will it be an attitude, in which I myself profoundly believe, which takes cognizance of the inherent right and justice of the principles underly ing the new order, which recognizes that mighty changes are inevitable, many of them desirable, which, not waiting until forced to adopt new methods, takes the lead in calling to ! gether the parties in interest for a round-table conference to be held in a spirit of justice, fair play and brother hood? Thus they can work out some plan for co-operation which will in sure to all those concerned adequate representation, an opportunity to earn a fair wage under proper working and living conditions, with such restric tions as to hours as shall leave time not alone for food and sleep, but also for recreation and the development of the higher things in life. Never was there such an opportun ity as exists today for the industrial leader with clear vision and broad sympathy permanently to bridge the chasm that is daily gaping wider be tween the parties in interest and to establish a solid foundation for indus trial prosperity, social improvement and national solidarity. Who, I say, dares to block the wheels of progress, and to fail to rec 1 ognize and seize the present opportun ity of helping to usher in a new era of industrial peace and prosperity?— The Nation’s Business. ,1 - Cloves In Commerce. The clove tree has been Introdtieed I ; Into the western world and now la, and . j for more than a century has been. . i grown in Brazil, Guiana and the West Indian Islands. Clove trees now grow I In groves In the Island of Mauritius, where plantations were set out under the auspices of the French la the ' eighteenth century, and In Zanzibar ! and Pembu. These last named Islands, off the east coast of Africa, have be s come Important producers of cloves, t Java and Sumatra, In the east, also make their contribution to the world’s supply of cloves. “Western Reserve." > When Connecticut, In 1786, ceded 1 her western lands to the United States, - she reserved a large tract adjoining - Pennsylvania, now forming several 1 counties In the northeastern part of . Ohio. From this the region came to I be called "the Western Reserve.” The reservation by Connecticut only lasted . a few years, as in 1800 she completed ; the transfer of all the lands to the ' United States. The Western Reserve 1 soon became famous for Its good cltl - senshlp, fine farms and determined op - position to slavery. { Des Moines News By W. H. Lowry ___ - -■* Miss Robert Mash anti Miss Hazel Shaw entertained 50 of their friends kith a Valentine party Friday evening at the Masonic temple, corner of Eleventh and Center streets. The hall bore a color scheme of red and white. ! The decorations consisted of festoons bearing hearts pierced with arrows. While some of the guests engaged in chats and games of the season’oth ers tripped to the sweet strains of music furnished by the orchestra which was concealed by an unique arrangement of the decoration. At the close of the recreation period the guests reparied to neatly arranged tables where they were served to a light luncheon of oyster patties, wa teriee cupids, sweetheart rakes and midnight coffee. The Step Lively Girls Circle of the | Patriotic League gave their third an nual dancing party at Army Club No.1 2 Monday evening. The hall was dec orated with the circle colors. Music was furnished by Dysart’s orchestra. i Misses Bumice and Lillian Weeden the guests of Miss Lucile Morrison, returned to their home at Townsend, Mont., Thursday evening. Mrs. Charlotte Hawkins Blown, sec retary of the National Association of Colored Women, addressed a capac ity house at St. Paul A. M. E. church j Friday evening. The occasion was in | memroy of the late Frederick Doug lass. At the 'conclusion of Mrs. Brown’s address Major General C. C. Ballou was introduced by Mr. Harvey Ingraham, editor of Des Moines Reg ister. Mrs. Brown and General Ballou were well receiver! by the audience. The revival meeting at Corinthian Baptist was the means of adding 65 members to the church. Twenty can didates were baptized Sunday. Rev. G. W. Robinson, pastor, occupied the pulpit Sunday and preached to a large congregation both morning and eve ning. Mrs. Ellen Robinson and son, Er I nest, mother anil brother respective j ly of Rev. G. W. Robinson, are visit ing in the city, the guests of Rev. Robinson. The infant baby of Mrs. Rosa Wood died Monday morning at 2 o’clock. Sunday was quarterly meeting day at St. Paul A. M. E. church. Rev. J. H. Farrihee, presiding elder, was in charge of the service. Rev. Hodges i of A. M. E. Zion church preached ; 1 at 3 p. m. The Des Moines branch of N. A. A. ! C. P. celebrated Lincoln and Douglass I night February 12 at St. Paul’s A. M. E. church. An audience of 1,200 i people assembled to witness the pro ! gram and hundreds were turned away because of the lack of seating capac ity. Lieut. M. L. Gregory eulogized [ Frederick Douglass; Major General C. 1 C. Ballou, commander of the 92d di t vision overseas gave a comprehensive j review of the making of that divis ion, and the great service it has ren dered. Rev. C. S. Medburv portrayed the life of Abraham Lincoln. Company 22, Camp Dodge, gave a Lincoln-Douglass Wednesday eve ning, February 12. This company is commanded by Captain C. C. Cooper, the only Negro captain stationed at Camp Dodge. Rev. Franl: Gregory, army secretary from Washington, D. C., delivered an eulogy upon the life of Douglass. The congregation of Maple Street Baptist church moved into theeir new ! auditorium Sunday7 morning. Rev. Bates, the pastor, preached at 11 a. m. and 8 p. m. Rev, King, pastor of the ] Congregational church, preached at 3 p. m. More than a thousand people were in attendance at the services. During the evenings of the week serv ices were conducted by the pastors i of the various churches of the city. A collection of $400 was placed upon the altar for the church during the Sunday services. South Side Notes I Master Philip Alston Jr., who died Saturday morning February 15, at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Phil Alston, was buried Sunday at | 2:30 p. m. from the family residence. J Rev. J. A. Broadnax officiated. Mrs. Bell Henderson war called to Bonner Springs, Kas., by the very' se | vere illness of her mother, Mrs. H. ; Turner. Mrs. Maude Coleman of Duluth, Minn., is here visitng her four sis- j ters and father. She is stopping with Mrs. Frankie Redd of 5704 South 28th. Little Alma Upchurch is improving nicely. She is still at St. Joseph’s hos I pital. Mrs. Bessie Johnson of 2720 Drexel | ( street, is on the sick list. Mrs. Roxy Williams of 2514 M street is again confined to her bed. She sufered a relapse of influenza. Miss Beatrice Stewart and Mr. Rob ert Gray were quietly married Mon day evening at 8 o’clock by the Rev. J. A. Broadnax at the parsonage. Mr. E. J. Garrison of 32d and W, who has been sick for some time, is still on the sick list. Mrs. Alice Nelson of 2410 P street,' underwent an operation at Swedish i Mission hospital Tuesday morning, February 18. Mr. G. C. Tucker has been confined j to his home, 3315 Madison street for about a week with a severe attack of la grippe. He is reporter! some bet ter. Mr. Robert George, who has been down with rheumatism for seven or eight years is now unable to use one aiTn and one of his legs. HASTINGS, NEB., NEWS. Mrs. Clarence Daugherty was on our sick list last week. Lincoln’s birthday was celebrated | last Wednesday evening at the Sec ond Baptist church. A very splendid program was rendered, a piece spoken by Master Delmar Daugherty, "When Will Democracy Die,” was well spoken and enjoyed by every one. The trio j furnished some well rendered songs for the occasion. Mr. R. P. Booth and lawyer Addie spoke on Lincoln’s life. After the program a supper was i served. A very enjoyable evening was spent by all present. Mrs. E. C. Briscoe was taken very ill last Tuesday evening. She is im proved at this writing ami able to be up and around. FREMONT, NEB., NEWS The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. John Berry has recovered. , The last indebtedness of $192 was i paid on the two lots purchased by | St. Paul’s A. M. E. church and prep arations will now be began for the i foundation and building of the church. A grand rally is to be held the last Sunday in May. Mrs. A. V. Thomas, who has been ill with pneumonia is slowly recover ing. Mr. Wardell Cash, who underwent an operation at Fremont hospital is ! resting easily. Corporal James Thomas spent part of last week in Lincoln. Mr. Platt, formerly of our city, is here for several days. June Winters was called to Sioux City, la., last week, where several members of her family are sick. The Monitor is a splendid race pa per and should be in every family of the race in the city. Cordie Herndon -generala PALESTINE, TEXAS It is very cold heie. All the local churches reported good services and good sermons under their respective pastors. Rev. I. W. Water went to Jack sonville last week to fill his appoint ment. Rev. William Thornton was here last week after his attack of the flu. Mrs. M. L. Garland is very happy expecting her husband home this week. Two baby girls were bom to Mr. and Mrs. Steve Jones last week. Mr. Jones, the father of the twins, is about 70 years old, but as spry as a young chicken. Mrs. Fannie Howard i- somewhat indisposed this week. BELMONT HOSPITAL HAS RACE TROUBLE Liverpool, England.—Special to The Monitor.)—Recently at the famous Belmont hospital here, where many black, Canadian and English wounded were being treated, a serious fight occurred between the soldiers. It ap pears that the white soldiers, and es pecially the Canadians, resented the treatment which the white nifrses were showing the black soldiers, and started a fight. Most of the black soldiers were legless, and many were armless, and if it had not been that some of the British Tommies jumped in and helped the black soldiers, there would probably have been several tragedies. The provost marshal of Liverpool investigated the affair and the ring leaders were meted out severe punish ment. Oh, so different will be that Fash ion Cafe, where everybody acts a lady or a gentleman.—Adv. ........... I-.-1...I ...-M U. ....... >i «> Lincoln News MRS. SARAH WALKER. I __ i Mr. and Mrs. Nelson, who have been ill for some time are both feel ing somewhat better this week. Mrs. Clara Shipman, who has been very ill from an attack of asthma is feeling somewhat better this week. Mrs. Lindsay, who recently lost her husband, is also on the sick list. Mrs. Hillis is also feeling very badly this week. Remember the Woman’s Day Rally, which will be held at the A. M. E. church the first Sunday in March. Quite a number were present at the entertainment given at Masonic hall last Wednesday by the members of the Mary E. Dixon Tent No. 3. The members of the Davis Woman’s club postponed their “Living Picture. Show,” last Friday evening on account of the severe cold weather. It will be given, however, February 19 at Masonic hall. Everyone is cordially invited to be present as a very in teresting feature will be presented. The proceeds will be given to the Old Folks’ Home. Mrs. Earl Gross received word last week concerning the illness of her neice, Miss Grazia Hell Carroll, who was stricken with the flu in Omaha, where she had been staying with old friends of the family and also at tending school there. Miss Carroll’s illness was of short duration, how ever, and she is now visiting at the home of her aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. S. E. Gross. Mrs. Alexander, who has been very ill from an attack of pneumonia, is feeling much better this week. Mrs. Lillian Richards of Toronto, Canada, is home visiting her mother. Mrs. Sarah McWilliams, who has been seriously ill. There will be a monster demonstra tion by the N. A. A. C. P on Friday evening, February 21, at the Third Christian church, at 23d and P streets. Chairman William Woods of the meet ings committee has arraigned a very good program and the admision is free. The right evinent Grand Command er Mr. Thomas G. MeCampbell of the Missouri jurisdiction will visit Lebanon lodge on Wednesday, Feb ruary the 19th. Worshipful Master T. T. McWilliams and Grand District Deputy Comander Abe Corneal are requesting all the craft to be pres ent. to meet the distinguished visitor. Mrs. West is also on the sick list. Mrs. Mary Payne was taken ill very suddenly last week, but she is feeling somewhat better now. President Rev. I. B. Smith and Sec retary Trago McWilliams of the local branch of the N. A. A. C, P. were in Beatrice on Friday, February 14, in the interest of the association and as sisted in organizing a branch in that city. In a very enthusiastic meeting in which nineteen members were secured the following officers were elected: President, Mr. William Mason. Vice President, Miss N. Scott. Secretary, Mr. G. S. Price. Treasurer, Mrs. Grace Sisco. Everyone present enjoyed the Val entine program and supper arraigned by Miss Scott, the outstanding fea- A turcs of which were the singing of Miss Gordon and the instrumental by Miss Burer of Fairbury. NewHats for Spring That Will Win Your Admiration The Largest and Finest Display in Lincoln The charming simplicity of these new spring hats is one of their best assets. They are simple but not plain and some of course, are more elaborate than others, but all are very lovely and becoming. Exclusive styles from which any woman can find a satisfactory hat at a suitable price: ■