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Growing, Thank You! $1.50 a Year. 5c a Copy The Negro Civic and Indi League of Nebraska DECLARATION OF PRINCIPLES AND CONST Believing that there should be some central organiza and promoting the best interests of our race in this com we do hereby organize the Negro Civic and Industrial Le and set forth the following as a declaration of its purpo and the constitution for the government of said league: Negro Civic and Indu League of Nebraska ATION OF PRINCIPLES AND CONST it there should be some central organiz the best interests of our race in this con- tribute the Negro Civic and Industrial Le following as a declaration of its purpo- on for the government of said league: The Negro Civic and Industrial League of Nebraska DECLARATION OF PRINCIPLES AND CONSTITUTION. Believing that there should be some central organization for conserving and promoting the best interests of our race in this community and state, we do hereby organize the Negro Civic and Industrial League of Nebraska, and set forth the following as a declaration of its purposes and principles, and the constitution for the government of said league: I. NAME. CHARACTER. OBJECTS. This organization shall be known League of Nebraska. It shall be non-political and non-s Its general object shall be the con interests of our race and the good of the self-respecting and upstanding citizens Its activities shall be directed alo Industrial, Housing, Social, Edu pitality. ation shall be known as the Negro Cisla. non-political and non-sectarian in character object shall be the conserving and promote face and the good of the community along and upstanding citizenship. shall be directed along the following spe- ousing, Social, Education, Protection, This organization shall be known as the Negro Civic and Industrial League of Nebraska. It shall be non-political and non-sectarian in character. Its general object shall be the conserving and promotion of the general interests of our race and the good of the community along all lines of useful, self-respecting and upstanding citizenship. Its activities shall be directed along the following specific lines: Industrial, Housing, Social, Education, Protection, Charity and Hospitality. II. SPECIFIC OBJECTS DEFINED. Industrial—The league shall seek tunities for the race and endeavor to make good by showing promptness, or they may be employed. Housing—The league shall inter housing conditions for members of the homes whenever practicable and to tax owned or occupied by them. Social—The league shall endeavor and social conditions of our people by some recreation and to be diligent in the discharge of their full duty to the they may be identified. Education—The league will encourage, but all members of the race, and for those who cannot attend during the Protection—The league will endeavor and defending their civil rights either directly or indirectly to gate individual cases in order that justice does not degenerate into persecution. Charity—The league will endeavor in need to the end that those tempor they may be able to help themselves. Hospitality—The league will strangers of our race coming into the made to feel at home, be guided and of themselves to their new surroundings, asset and not a liability. III. MEMBER All persons belonging to our race community, are of good moral charac rules of the league and promote its and may become members by filing a membership committee—which is her ability of members—by signing the re committee of their eligibility and pay. IV. OFFICER The officers of the league shall be secretary, corresponding secretary and The duties of these officers shall such officers in similar organizations. They shall be elected annually b term of one year or until their success The president or first vice-president to serve, the recording se committee on membership. the league shall seek to find industrial a- race and endeavor to encourage mem- bers showing promptness, efficiency and depe- loyed. the league shall interest itself in trying as for members of the race, encouraging practicable and to take pride in mainta- dial by them. the league shall endeavor to improve in eve- rons of our people by encouraging them and to be diligent in attendance upon dime- their full duty to the fraternal organi- tified. the league will encourage education not members of the race, advocating attendan- not attend during the day. the league will endeavor to protect mem- ending their civil rights, and will opp- ortly or indirectly to injure us as a race cases in order that justice may be secu- rate into persecution. the league will endeavor to extend a help and that those temporarily in want may to help themselves. the league will extend hospitality race coming into the community in order home, be guided and directed as far as p neir new surroundings, in order that the bility. Industrial—The league shall seek to find industrial and business opportunities for the race and endeavor to encourage members of the race to make good by showing promptness, efficiency and dependability wherever they may be employed. Housing—The league shall interest itself in trying to secure proper housing conditions for members of the race, encouraging them to purchase homes whenever practicable and to take pride in maintaining the premises owned or occupied by them. Social—The league shall endeavor to improve in every way the moral and social conditions of our people by encouraging them to provide wholesome recreation and to be diligent in attendance upon divine service and in the discharge of their full duty to the fraternal organizations with which they may be identified. Education—The league will encourage education not only for the children, but all members of the race, advocating attendance at night school for those who cannot attend during the day. Protection—The league will endeavor to protect members of the race in securing and defending their civil rights, and will oppose all legislation aimed either directly or indirectly to injure us as a race, and will investigate individual cases in order that justice may be secured and prosecution does not degenerate into persecution. Charity—The league will endeavor to extend a helping hand to those in need to the end that those temporarily in want may be succored until they may be able to help themselves. Hospitality—The league will extend hospitality and welcome to strangers of our race coming into the community in order that they may be made to feel at home, be guided and directed as far as possible in adapting themselves to their new surroundings, in order that they may become an asset and not a liability. III. MEMBERSHIP. belonging to our race, who are bonafide of good moral character and are willing toque and promote its interests, are eligible members by filing in writing their application—which is hereby empowered to acts—by signing the roll when notified by eligibility and paying the designated All persons belonging to our race, who are bonafide residents of the community, are of good moral character and are willing to abide by the rules of the league and promote its interests, are eligible to membership and may become members by filing in writing their application with the membership committee—which is hereby empowered to act upon the eligibility of members—by signing the roll when notified by the membership committee of their eligibility and paying the designated membership fee. IV. OFFICERS. of the league shall be a president, vice- ponding secretary and treasurer. of these officers shall be those custom- similar organizations. be elected annually by ballot and shall or until their successors are duly elected or first vice-president, in the absence of, the recording secretary and the treas- membership. The officers of the league shall be a president, vice-president, recording secretary, corresponding secretary and treasurer. The duties of these officers shall be those customarily falling upon such officers in similar organizations. They shall be elected annually by ballot and shall hold office for the term of one year or until their successors are duly elected and qualified. The president or first vice-president, in the absence or inability of the president to serve, the recording secretary and the treasurer shall be the committee on membership. V. STANDING COMMITTEES. The president shall appoint, and standing committees, consisting of a after the specific work assigned to Social, Education, Protection, Charity. These committees shall meet we chairman may designate, and shall monthly meeting the work done by it. If at any time any committee mention of the league the president of VII. F The league shall meet regular of each month at 8 p. m. Special meetings may be called in demanding the same. VII. F For carrying out the objects of the fee paid by each member, each membership of an annual fee of 50 cents of the beginning of each month a monthly fee of 25 cents. Any member three months in any question. Members six months in arrears s. There shall be no promiscuous or by direct or indirect methods, for league. Any person or persons attempting personal gain or prestige shall be repaid. it shall appoint, and the organization committees, consisting of at least three members, work assigned to said committees: I. Protection, Charity, Hospitality. Committees shall meet weekly at such time as designate, and shall report to the least the work done by it. Time any committee meets an exigency to argue the president of these league shall call VI. MEETINGS. Committees meet regularly once a month on at 8 p. in. Meetings may be called from time to time using the same. The president shall appoint, and the organization confirm, the following standing committees, consisting of at least three members each, to look after the specific work assigned to said committees: Industrial, Housing, Social, Education, Protection, Charity, Hospitality. These committees shall meet weekly at such time and place as their chairman may designate, and shall report to the league at its regular monthly meeting the work done by it. If at any time any committee meets an exigency that demands the attention of the league the president of these league shall call a special meeting. VII. MEETINGS. The league shall meet regularly once a month on the second Tuesday of each month at 8 p. m. Special meetings may be called from time to time when an exigency arises demanding the same. VII. FINANCE. For carrying out the objects of the league an admission fee of 50 cents be paid by each member, and fee to accompany application for membership. Months of the beginning of each fiscal year, and each member shall pay a monthly fee of 25 cents. Any member three months in arrears shall not be entitled to vote on any question. Members six months in arrears shall be dropped from the roll. There shall be no promiscuous outside solicitation of the public, either by direct or indirect methods, for raising funds for the objects of this league. Any person or persons attempting to use or exploit the league for personal gain or prestige shall be repudiated by the league. For carrying out the objects of the league an admission fee of 50 cents be paid by each member, sale fee to accompany application for membership, an annual fee of 50 cents shall be paid by every member within months of the beginning of each fiscal year, and each member shall some ree a monthly fee of 25 cents. Any member three months in arrears shall not be entitled to vote on any question. Members six months in arrears shall be dropped from the roll. There shall be no promiscuous outside solicitation of the public, either by direct or indirect methods, for raising funds for the objects of this league. w e r e c o n y Any person or persons attempting to use or exploit the league for personal gain or prestige shall be repudiated by the league. VUL ADVISORY COMMITTEE The president and secretary of the respective committees, shall constitute to act for and carry out the will of t FINISHES IN THREE YEARS AT HARVARD and secretary of the league, with the attendees, shall constitute an advisory or e- arry out the will of the league. THREE EARS AT HARVARD THE USUAL UN RANTED The president and secretary of the league, with the chairmen of the respective committees, shall constitute an advisory or executive committee to act for and carry out the will of the league. Harrisburg, Pa.—Hoopes Payne, S. 14th street, has returned home after graduating from Harvard at Cambridge, Mass. He finished his four-year-course in three years, making a good record in scholarship. Havana, Cuba.—Sergt, Thomas of the U. S. Tenth Cavalry, who trained the republic's first soldiers, has refused to accept a commission in the army here. ```markdown ``` THE MONITOR as the Negro Civic and Industrial sectarian in character. serving and promotion of the general the community along all lines of useful, ship. ing the following specific lines: ation, Protection, Charity and Hos- to find industrial and business oppo- to encourage members of the race to efficiency and dependability wherever best itself in trying to secure proper the race, encouraging them to purchase like pride in maintaining the premises to improve in every way the moral e encouraging them to provide whole- attendance upon divine service and in the fraternal organizations with which storage education not only for the chil- dvocating attendance at night school the day. to protect members of the race in rights, and will oppose all legislation injure us as a race, and will investi- cise may be secured and prosecution to extend a helping hand to those rarily in want may be succored until extend hospitality and welcome to community in order that they may be directed as far as possible in adapting in, in order that they may become an BERSHIP. fide, who are bonafide residents of the acter and are willing to abide by the interests, are eligible to membership in writing their application with the by empowered to act upon the eligi- oll when notified by the membership using the designated membership fee. FICERS. be a president, vice-president, recording and treasurer. will be those customarily falling upon by ballot and shall hold office for the ors are duly elected and qualified, ment, in the absence or inability of the cretary and the treasurer shall be the the organization confirm, the following at least three members each, to look said committees: Industrial, Housing, Hospitality. weekly at such time and place as their report to the league at its regular meets an exigency that demands the at- these league shall call a special meeting. EETINGS. once a month on the second Tuesday from time to time when an exigency INANCE. the league an admission fee of 50 cents fee to accompany application for mem- shall be paid by every member within such fiscal year, and each member shall receive shall not be entitled to vote or shall be dropped from the roll. outside solicitation of the public, either raising funds for the objects of this g to use or exploit the league for per- ficated by the league. VIL FINANCE. the league, with the chairmen of the e an advisory or executive committee the league. THE USUAL UNWAR- RANTED DISCRIMINATION The Board of Education of San Antio- nic, Tex., has granted an increase of $10 a month to all white grade teachers on account of the high cost of living and $5 to the Colored teachers. The board did not make known why the white teachers were given an increase of 50 per cent more than the Colored teachers. HAS NEW THEATRE Roanoke, Va., has a new Theatre for Colored people, known as the Hampton Theatre. OMAHA, NEBRASKA, JULY 7, 1917 Foreigner Leads Machinists' Strike Schnectady Firm Emplays One Young Negro and Twenty-Five Hundred Men Strike. LEADERS' NAMES ARE FOREIGN Officials of Company, Believers in Real Democracy, Disposed to Stand for the Right. Schnectody, N. Y.—Demanding that the color line be drawn in the large plant of the General Electric Light company here, the same as the United States Government practices segregation in the army, 2,500 machinists and toolmakers went on a strike said to be one of the most peculiar labor strikes on record in this section of the state. The color issue was created when a young colored man—Wendell King—was put to work in the machine shops of the General Electric Company. King is of a good family in upper Troy, N. Y., and was graduated from the Lansingburg High School in 1916. He entered Union College, Schnectady, last September, and soon attracted attention as an excellent student in wireless telegraphy and French. It is rather suggestive that the strike leaders bear names of a decided foreign flavor, the chief spokesman and ringleader being Joseph Lefkowitz. It is therefore not at all unlikely that this shallow-pated individual and many of his conferes are but a slight remove from Russian oppression. In haranguing his striking colleagues he said: "Do not lose sight of the fact that we are not fighting on the grounds of race prejudice, but on the grounds of moral convictions." The speaker went on to explain that the real issue of the strike was the employment of one Negro, who was put to work in the shop under the jurisdiction of the machinists organization, which act is contrary to the laws of that organization. "We are not unfair in our demands,' said Mr. Lefkowitz, in ending his address. "We ask no more than the United States Government. This nation has several regiments of Negro soldiers. It is known that those Negroes are not allowed to frequent the same recreation grounds as the white soldiers, nor are they in any manner, allowed to mingle with the whites. What this government sees fit in practicing, we feel justified in demanding." Company officials claim the issue to be the employment by the company of a young colored man. According to Mr. Emmons, Wendell King is a student at Union College, and was recommended by the faculty with twenty-five or thirty other young men in the college as being a worthy boy to aid in securing his college education. The young man was put to work June 8, and is at present employed in building 23 operating a drill press. The first intimation of any dissatisfaction, Mr. Emmons said, was last Tuesday afternoon, when a committee of machinists protested against the young man being longer employed in the capacity of machinist. Mr. Emmons contends a committee of the machinists practically demanded that the young colored man be taken off that work to which Mr. Emmons replied that he could see no reason for establishing a color line. He told the committee that the young man was a college student and worthy of being aided. Mr. Emmons Believes in a Real Democracy There were about 2,500 machinists who left the works, practically all the machinists employed by the company, and many of them were busy on government work. All other branches of work continued as usual after the machinists walked out. In a formal statement Mr. Emmons expressed himself as follows: "It is contrary to the policy of the company to take any action detrimental to the best interests of its employees, but it will tolerate no discrimination against any worthy individual on account of nationality or color. LINCOLN REPUBLICAN LEAGUE HOLDS RECORD- BREAKING MEETING (Special to The Monitor) (Special to The Monitor) Memphis, Tenn., July 2.—What was a record-breaking meeting of the famous Lincoln Republican League was held at Church's Auditorium Friday night, June 29. The largest political organization among Colored people in the country, the Lincoln League, is the rallying point of 50,000 Negroes in Memphis and all the Negroes in west Tennessee. The first time the League had met since the burning of Ell Persons, and the beginning of the exodus of the Negro from this city and section, more than 3,000 people packed themselves in the Auditorium, while hundreds were turned away. No organized condemnation of lawlessness had been heard; no word of advice had been forthcoming from the leadership, and no speech of hope and courage had been uttered. And the people said their cup was running over. The pent-up feeling of the patriots and patriarchs, together with a thousand women, found expression in a burst of cheers when Robert R. Church, Jr., president and founder of the league, took the gavel. What the people expected is exactly what they got. After his speech, dealing with routine business, Mr. Church read the resolutions prepared by the Executive Committee on the death of the great Foraker, and then launched into a declaration against lawlessness. "I would be untrue to you and to myself as your elected leader if I should remain silent against shame and crime of lawlessness of any character, and I could not if I would, hold my peace against either the lynching or burning of a human being," he said. He went on: "We must not lose hope, but keep our eyes open and press forward. What the Lincoln set out to do is exactly what the Lincoln proposes to do without a shadow of turning. The President announced that the League endorsed heartily the work of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. THE NEGRO CIVIC AND INDUS TRIAL LEAGUE As the result of a meeting held in the office of Amos P. Scruggs some weeks ago an organization, to be known as the Negro Civic and Industrial League of Nebraska, has been organized. The principles and constitution of the league are published elsewhere in this issue. The officers of the organization as thus far elected are: Amos P. Scruggs, president; Henry W. Black, vice president; Mrs. J. Alice Stewart, secretary, and Nate Hunter, treasurer. For the present it is planned to hold the monthly meetings at the various churches of the city. The first monthly meeting will be held next Tuesday night in the lecture room of St. John's Methodist church, Eigtheenth and Webster streets. The public is urged to attend this meeting. Immediately following the East St. Louis race riot in May Mr. Scruggs invited twenty-five of our representatives to a conference in his office to take under advisement some form or plan of organization for the protection and guidance of our people, who are coming in large numbers from the South. This league, conceived along sane and broad lines, which should have the co-operation of all our people, is the outcome of that conference. The non-sectarian character of the organization is indicated by the fact that the president is a Roman Catholic, the vice president is an Episcopalian, the secretary is a Methodist and the treasurer a Baptist. Its non-partisan character is equally well defined. BISHOP HURST ILL Baltimore, Md.—Dr. T. P. Hurst, bishop of the A. M. E. Church, is ill. It was first thought that he had a paralytic stroke but physicians claim that he was overworked and had poor circulation in one of his legs. He is secretary of the Bishop's council, which position together with his other duties has taxed his nerves greatly. NEGRO BAPTISTS PURCHASE COLLEGE Nashville, Tenn.-The Baptists of the United States have purchased the Bascobel College on Sevier street, East Nashville. The school will be used as a National Theological Seminary. Riot Is Blot on the State of Illinois Tribune Declares Governor Lowden Must Investigate Thoroughly and Guilty Must be Brought Chicago, Ill., July 3.—Under the caption, "The Shame of Illinois," the Chicago Tribune this morning says, editorially: "The riot at East St. Louis is one of the worst blots on the good name of an American community in our whole history. Illinois must bow her head in shame before this disgrace. We have no excuse. There can be no excuse for such a breakdown of the most primitive safeguards of civil government, for such betrayal of the first duty of ordered society. "The Tribune, which has flayed the evil of lynching and especially reproached its countrymen of the South for their failure to stamp it out, does not propose to offer any palliation of this outrage in Illinois. The blood of victims spatters the state. The riot will burn as an unforgettable dishonor in our memories. Eruption of the Brute. "We do not propose to talk now about race hatred or economic rivalry or any other learned aspect of the offense. There is just one truth, one sickening, shameful truth—in an American city, in a city of Illinois, there has been a loathsome eruption of the brute, and neither civilized public sentiment nor constituted authority was capable of arresting it. "If Illinois has a conscience it will solemnly resolve that no such dishonor shall ever lift its head among us again. We ask Governor Lowden, and, if need be, the legislature, to examine at once the conditions which created this outrage and the conditions which left society at the mercy of brutishness in this region. "We demand especially that it be made clear why neither the police nor the militia were capable of strangling the riot at the beginning. We de- Vol. III. No.1 (Whole No.105) mand the guilty be tracked down remorselessly and punished to the full extent of the law. Whites and Blacks Guilty. "We understand the difficulty of this task. We understand how a mob and even its leaders escape in a jungle of anonymity and political influence. "We realize how race prejudice and other complications will block discovery and punishment. We know that whites are guilty. We know that blacks are guilty. But we know also that the community and the state are guilty before all, and if we cannot punish the community and the state more than in the punishment already visited upon its good name we can at least study its guilt and do our utmost to root it out." MUST NOT DISCRIM- INATE AGAINST NEGROES Fort Des Moines, Ia.—Several of the local restaurants and picture houses in the city of Des Moines have refused to accommodate members of the Reserve Officers' Training Camp. The proprietors of these places have been notified by Lieut. Bell, provost guard commander of the City of Des Moines, that the men in training at the Fort are here because the United States Government has ordered them to come and any discrimination whatever shown toward them in restaurants, church rooms or theatres would not be tolerated by the military authorities. Consequently all owners and proprietors who have been known to have discriminated against one or two of the cadets have been notified that at the first unfavorable report against them their licenses will be revoked. Discrimination in the city has not been widespread. It was only shown here and there by some narrow-minded proprietor. The city as a whole has been frank and open in its welcome of the cadets. Be sure to attend public installation of officers of Grand Temple and Tabernacle at Auditorium Friday night.—Adv. THE MONITOR A Weekly Newspaper devoted to the civic, social and religious interests of the Colored People of Nebraska and the West, with the desire to contribute something to the general good and upbuilding of the community and of the race. Published Every Saturday. Entered as Second-Class Mail Matter July 2, 1915, at the Post Office at Omaha, Neb., under the act of March 3, 1879. THE REV. JOHN ALBERT WILLIAMS, Editor and Publisher. Lucille Skaggs Edwards and William Garnett Haynes, Associate Editor. George Wells Parker, Contributing Editor and Business Manager. SUBSCRIPTION RATES, $1.50 PER YEAR Advertising Rates, 50 cents an inch per issue. Address, The Monitor, 192 North Twenty-first street, Omaha. Telephone Webster 4243. EAST ST. LOUIS AND THE SCHNECTADY STRIKI RACE PREJUDICE We are sick at heart and too deeply moved to write temperately, for we have just been reading the almost unimaginable revolting details of the carnival of savagery, arson and murder at East St. Louis as published in the St. Louis Globe-Democrat. We were shocked at the news as given in the Associated Press dispatches. We are horrified beyond expression by the terrible facts of unthinkable brutality presented in the more gruesome and extended report as published in the most conservative of the St. Louis papers. It is almost inconceivable that Americans, white Americans, if you please, who pride themselves upon their “superiority” to Negroes, whom the average white American, from the President down, regards as not much better than dogs, could take such ghoulish delight in acts of fiendishness from which the imps in hell would turn disgusted away. We can almost picture the devil and his angels hiding their faces from the horrors of East St. Louis. The most saddening feature of this terrible affair is the fact that it is but the fruitage of the general American attitude towards the black man. It is the legitimate offspring of that race prejudice which denies to the Negro his civil, political and industrial rights, and manifests itself in segregation, "Jimcrowism" and like disabilities, prejudice which regards him and treats him as a thing apart in our national life. Right here, in the American white man's attitude towards the black American, lies the responsibility for the frequent lynchings in the South and the horrors of Atlanta, Cairo New York and East St. Louis. And we may look for recurrences of these affairs with increasing frequency and ferocity unless the mental attitude of the American white man is changed. When he can be brought, or brings himself to regard the black man as a MAN, entitled to all the rights and privileges of a man, and not as a NEGRO, or a "nigger," to be limited and restricted in those rights, then and only then will events like this which has horrified the world become impossible. East St. Louis shows an outburst of racial hatred which is one in essence with that which denies to the Negro, no matter how well-behaved, refined and self-respecting the right to live in certain neighborhoods, the right to earn a livelihood at that for which he has prepared himself, the right to occupy a seat in a theatre or public conveyance, the right to accommodation in hotels and inns, the right to serve in any arm of the public service, the right to enter West Point or Annapolis, the right to worship God with his fellow Christians in the denomination of his choice. This discrimination is one in spirit with that of the East St. Louis mob. If the horrors of East St. Louis will awaken Americans to a realization of the fact that race prejudice which manifests itself in discrimination and the denial of civil rights to Negroes is directly responsible for these acts of mob violence and that therefore these fundamental wrongs must be righted, and not condoned as the disposition is to do, then terrible though be the price we pay, it will be worth it. To make America safe for democracy, all sorts and conditions of men who have been brought and who have come hither to our shores, racial hatred must give place to racial good will. COLORED EMIGRATION IS HARD HIT The new order promulgated by the Southeastern Passenger association refusing to deliver tickets to any one east of the Mississippi and south of the Ohio is a great blow to Colored emigration, but by no means a fatal blow. Colored people can still buy tickets if they have the money and there are many ways for them to get the money. Northern industries need this labor and are willing to take any reasonable risk in order to obtain it, and the only way to keep Colored people from leaving the South is to refuse to either let them ride or walk. The Monitor will not pause in the work it has begun. There will be merely a readjustment of plans and a new working arrangement with companies wanting labor. The work of helping the race will continue and men will still be brought as rapidly as possible. THE SCHNECTADY STRIKE. The strike of 2,500 machinists at Schnectady, because a worthy young Negro was employed presents many interesting phases. The leader of the strike, judging from his name, is a foreigner, or of foreign extraction. He leads a strike against an American whose loyalty has never been open to suspicion, and solely because of color. Another phase is his appeal to the example set by the United States government in its attitude towards Colored Americans. “What this government sees fit in practicing, we feel justified in demanding.” This is a well-merited arraignment of an unjustifiable governmental policy against which race papers have inveighed because they saw the inevitable terminus ad quem. Will the indictment of Joseph Lefkowitz awaken Americans to a sense of the danger we are in by maintaining caste and class distinctions? The hopeful phase is the splendid stand taken by Mr. Emmons and his company for the rights of man and therefore for the right. God grant him and those who stand with him, courage to maintain the right until justice triumphs and unholy race prejudice is driven to its lair. SOME LESSONS It has been proven that no place in the United States is safe for the Colored American. In cases of such outbreaks, as proven at Atlanta, New York and East St. Louis, the authorities will not adequately protect him, and in most cases not even try. In every community, therefore, in the United States where our people are to be found in any appreciable numbers we must be prepared to protect ourselves. WE THANK WORLD-HERALD We desire to thank the World-Herald for its ringing editorial on the East St. Louis massacre. Utterances of this character from the leading newspapers of this country are enheartening and give reassurance that America will eventually stand not only in word, but in deed, for that righteousness which alone exalteth a nation. We regret that we cannot publish the editorial in full in this issue, but will do so in our next. We sincerely thank the editor for his brave and truthful words. LIEUTENANT COLONEL YOUNG Do not overlook the fact that there is a scheme on foot to retire Lieutenant Colonel Young. He is sixth in line for promotion as a brigadier general. It has suddenly been discovered that his “blood pressure is too high” for service in the army and it is rumored that he is to be retired, although he has never felt better in his life. Protest through your senator and representative against Col. Young's retirement. France may point with pride to her Negro general. A Negro general in the United States army would be regarded as a calamity. If Young is not retired he will be a general. Can you not see why it has suddenly been discovered that his “blood pressure is too high”? We call attention to the poem from the pen of George Marion McClellan which we publish on the first page of this issue. Its optimistic tone was never more needed than now. Let not the hatred and ill-will of others breed like sentiments in our hearts. Do the right. Keep your hands clean and your conscience clear. IMPORTANCE OF VEGETABLES IN SOUPS In soup making it should not be forgotten that vegetables are necessary for keeping the body in health, because they are relatively rich in mineral matters and mild vegetable acids, and contain recently discovered substances without which the body processes seem not to be carried on properly. Since soups offer an excellent way of utilizing odds and ends of vegetables, and especially left-overs and parts which otherwise would be wasted, the use of vegetable soup is often a real economy. The fact that soups can be given so many and so varied flavors, are so easily made, so generally relished, and make such palatable combinations with large quantities of bread and crackers, shows that they are very useful additions to the diet. THE MONITOR United States Depository. ORT OF THE CONDITION OF Peggy Hy chants National Bank SOMEW OF OMAHA, NEB. Close of Business June 20, 1917. RESOURCES. $8,362,759.78 50,000.00 146,500.00 110,000.00 122,000.00 $4,394,043.72 1,028,650.86— 5,422,694.58 $14,213,954.36 LIABILITIES. $1,000,000.00 250,000.00 332,615.46 50,000.00 12,581,338.90 $14,213,954.36 TS JUNE 30, 1916, $8,928,557.49. Subje T. Hamilton, Fred P. Hamilton, B. H. Meile, e-President Vice-President Cashier Saturday A. Cuscaden, S. S. Kent, big special st. Cashier Asst. Cashier Directors, Frank T. Hamilton, C. W. Hamilton, on, Geo. N. Peek, Chas. L. Saunders. Conservative Savings The Conservative Savings and Loan Association Financial Stat JUNE 30, 1917 Real Estate.....$10,195,302.00 Paymen Red Farms.....2,415,100.00 Buildin Book Security.....100,350.10 Conting les on Contract.....76,130.42 Undivio sure.....45,471.40 Unpaid.....22,335.39 nd Lot.....81,000.00 Purchase.....190,885.11 and Warrants.....125,119.05 an Bonds.....80,000.00 nd in Banks.....668,798.16 Sa day.....$14,000,491.63 lowed --- Obvious Observations After this East St. Louis affair, if you see any Colored man walking around shouting about this “great war for liberty” give him plenty of room because something has gone bankrupt in his bean. It probably never harmed any man to have a nice Winchester hanging over his fireplace. The Colored people are leaving the South so rapidly that even the railroads have been forced to stop accepting orders for tickets. How long before they will refuse to sell a Colored man a ticket? When it comes to steady heat no furnace in the world ever had anything on the sun. The southern railroads have handed Colored emigration an awful jolt, but if they think The Monitor is asleep at the switch they have another thought coming. Believe, me, Sally, we're go-to keep bringing them out. As to receiving letters from the Des Moines training camp, our boys down there are simply wangs. We haven't heard of a man who has had as much as a funny post card. Can it be that they are really sure enough working? Shining parlor men say that there is a regular epidemic of bad dogs in Omaha. We believe it, because our dogs are barking and they never barked before. The Monitor is getting on the map. Thanking you for your kind attention, we will now proceed to make a drive against the mosquitoes dancing around our ankles. LABOR NOTES A sweeping order has been issued by the Southeastern Passenger Association that no prepaid orders for tickets will be accepted in their territory. This territory includes Alabama, Florida, Georgia, North and South Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia, a portion of Kentucky and of Louisiana. The Burlington informs us that the Mobile and Ohio is not subject to this order and if this is true, then any person can leave who can get to a large station along the line of the M. and O. These towns would include Mobile, Birmingham, Montgomery, Meridian, Hattiesburg, Laurel, etc. The Monitor will be able to report more definitely on this matter next week. The East St. Louis riots are very serious things. That section borders on the south and is filled with race hating southerners. Another mistake was that many of those Colored people came in to break a strike and thus United States REPORT OF TH The Merchants OF OMA at the Close of Bu RESO Loans and Discounts U.S. Bonds for Circulation Banking House U.S. Bonds Other Bonds Due from Banks Cash at Home LIABIL Capital Stock Paid in Surplus Undivided Profits National Bank Notes Due Depositors DEPOSITS JUNE 3 Luther Drake, Frank T. Hamilton President Vice-President F. A. Cuscaden, Asst. Cashier DIRE Luther Drake, G. S. Rogers, F Fred P. Hamilton, Geo. N The Cons Loans on City Real Estate. Loans on Improved Farms. Loans on Pass Book Security. Real Estate—Sales on Con Loans in Foreclosure. Interest Due and Unpaid. Cftice Building and Lot. Davidge Block Purchase. Municipal Bonds and Warr U.S. Liberty Loan Bonds. Cash on Hand and in Banks George F. Gilmore President Paul W. Kuhns, Secy.-Treas. Wm. Baird, Counsel L. R. Slonecker, Attorney J. H. McMillan, Asst. Secy. Financial Statement made it hard. The whole affair is a disgrace upon Illinois. The Monitor, however, can be depended upon to place men in sections of the country where no such trouble will be likely to start and, moreover, never to bring any man north to break a strike. A circular letter will be sent soon to every labor applicant with full instructions how to get out of the south or transportation, if such a way is possible. We are receiving letters from several new places asking for Colored help but until we determine the exact effect of the new railroad order on the south we will be unable to handle them under the old conditions. Two letters were received last week, one from Pittsburgh and one from a town in Michigan. Both are from intelligent men and they state that conditions in each of these cities are very unsatisfactory. Mr. Robt. Evans, who wrote us from Michigan, says the city is overcrowded and that many people can find neither places to sleep or work to do. One hundred more men are wanted at Duluth, Minn., and will be brought there just as quickly as possible by the Monitor. An effort is being made to bring about fifty men to the smelters at Omaha this week. About one hundred are wanted. The Cudahy Packing Company, of South Omaha, Neb., announces that their plant has been filled and that they do not need any more men at present. RECEPTION FOR The members of the Woman's Auxiliary of the Church of St. Philip the Deacon and the alumni of Fisk university will hold a reception at Jacobs' hall next Wednesday night from 8 to 8:30, complimentary to George Marion McClellan of Louisville, Ky., who will give a lecture recital on that evening. For a number of years Mr. McClellan was a professor in Fisk university, resigning to accept the principalship of the Louisville High School. He is the author of "The Path of Dreams" and "The Old Green Bottom Inn." His readings will be from these volumes. While here, Prof. McClellan will be the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Irving Grey of 2610. A CORRECTION Mrs. Florentine F. Pinkston wishes to notify the public that she will not be the pianist for the oratorio, "David the Shepherd Boy," as was stated in a previous edition. Reason: I was not engaged to be the pianist. FLORENTINE F. PINKSTON. 1614 Harney Street OMAHA, NEB. J. H. Lyons, Asst. Secy. L. H. Mattson, Asst. Secy. E. J. Burke, Farm Loan Examiner E. A. Benson A. W. Bowman STANEK'S PHARMACY Henry Stanek, Prop. PRESCRIPTION EXPERT Cor. 24th and L Sts. Tel. So. 878 Heffley's Tailors For Nifty Up-to-Date CLOTHING Oliver Theatre Bldg. 149 N. 13th The CHAPMAN Drug Store 934 P St., Lincoln Opposite Main Door Post Office Cameras and Films, Magazines, Cigars, Candies and a full line of Druggist Sundries WHO DOES YOUR SHOE REPAIRING? Try H. LAZARUS Work done while you wait, or will call for and deliver without charge. Red 2395 2019 Cuming St. If I don't get your work, we both lose. ARE YOU SATISFIED with your Dry Cleaner? If not, try the DRY CLEANERS BEST WORK AND SERVICE NONE BETTER Call Us First PHONE DOUGLAS 1 811 24th St., 1 block north of Cuming Street John Ruskin Cigar, 5 cents. Biggest and Best. AMUSEMENTS The Alhambra 24th and Parker SUNDAY Robert Herron in AN OLD-FASHIONED YOUNG MAN Triangle Feature. Jimmie Dale Alias THE GREY SEAL Comedies. HAM AND BUD JERRY MONDAY Wm. S. Hart in THE DESERT MAN One Reel Comedy. ICE CREAM DELIVERED FREE Herrington & Killingsworth. Phone W. 2861. Rex Theatre “IZZY” IEW ROSE—Your Favorite Comedian With the Five Hargis Sisters ALL NEW SONGS AND DANCES Every Afternoon and Evening 1.316 DOUGLAS STREET A Riot of Fun—Don't Miss It 3 P. M. to 12 M. Monarch Pool Hall Douglas 3724, 1148 12 M. to 4 A. M., Douglas 1491, 2491 4 A. M. to 3 P. M. Residence, Webster 7661 JOE LEWIS--TAXI AUTO EXPRESS Service Day and Night Please Phone All Express Orders to Webster 7661. A Place to Eat The Vendome Lee Vaughn, Proprietor 1210 Dodge Street. s and Loan Association money Street A, NEB. Statement 30, 1917 Payments and Dividends added $12,923 Building Loans 36 Contingent Loss Fund 37 Undivided Profits 5 $14,000 Savings of $1.00 or more received from any local day. Semi-annual dividends, present rate 5 per lowred from date of receipt of each amount. association $12,923.038.23 369,922.91 375,000.00 52,306.11 $14,000,491.63 received from any locality any present rate 5 per cent al-each amount. Savings of $1.00 or more received from any locality any day. Semi-annual dividends, present rate 5 per cent allowed from date of receipt of each amount. --- --- COSTS NO MORE? JAY BURNS BAKING CO. I TAKE PLEASURE in thanking you for your patronage. I want your trade solely upon the merits of my goods. You will profit by trading here. H. E. YOUNG Webster 515 2114-16 N. 24th St. Petersen & Michelsen Hardware Co. GOOD HARDWARE 2408 N St. Tel. South 162 WATERS BARNHART PRINTING CO OMAHA The Alhambra TUESDAY Vitagraph Night. Peggy Hyland and E. H. Sothern in THE CHANNEL SOMEWHERE IN ANY PLACE WEDNESDAY Molly King in THE DOUBLE CROSS True Boardman in THE STINGAREE Hearst Pathe News. Triangle Comedies. POLLARD ZOO Saturday has been set aside for our big special program. You may depend that it will meet with your entire satisfaction. Watch for advertisement. Kandall K, Brown Robert Dempster John F. Flack Charles C. George Byron R. Hastings J. C. Robinson J. A. Sunderland H. A. Thompson A. P. Tukey C. M. Wilhelm O'Brien's CHOCOLATES "The Utmost in Candy" THE O'BRIEN CO. Candy Makers NO MATTER WHAT YOU NEED, YOU WILL FIND IT IN THIS sore from—FOR THIS CLEARANCE SALE COMPRISES PRACTI- typhus serum. EVERY STOCK IN THE STORE—and THEREFORE, THE been dismis- VARIETY IS PRACTICALLY UNENDING. Every year at this time we offer the small lots and accumulations from the season's selling of Summer Goods. This enables us to clear away all of this summer merchandise and make way for the Fall Goods that begin to arrive as soon as July is well on the way, and gives every purchaser opportunities to make exceptional savings. Although there are thousands and thousands of items, we would advise you to take advantage of the offerings the first day and as early in the day as you can. Events and Persons Events and Persons Friday night at Auditorium.—Adv. Mrs. E. D. Cannady, manager of the Advocate of Portland, Ore., and her two children, en route to her former home in Texas, were the guests of Mrs. Alphonso Wilson for several days. Mrs. Cannady was pleasantly entertained at several affairs while in the city. She made a most favorable impression upon all who had the privilege of meeting her. When you need a good clean shave, see P. H. Jenkins, 1313 Dodge street.—Adv. A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Dickerson Thursday night. The picnic by the No-Toxo club at Hibbler's park July 4 was a most delightful affair. The members desire to thank their friends and the public for their attendance. Ladies tailoring and dressmaking, Mrs. E. M. January, 2310 N. 25th St. Webster 1483..Adv. Mr. James H. Smith, who has just returned from Sheridan, reports that former well known Omahans are doing very well there. Mr. and Mrs. Anderson Chenault have a cosy home and a fine garden and "Andy" has a good job; in fact, several. Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Shutes have a five-acre tract under cultivation and are as happy as "pigs in clover." Al Bell has a messenger service and is kept busy. All send regards to Omaha friends. Hair growing and hair preservation, scalp treatment, manicuring and massage. Smith, Chiles & Wheeler, 2414 North 24th. Webster 3024..Adv. Miss Mallileu Shumpert of Columbia, Miss., is the guest of her sister, Mrs. Griffin G. Logan, 1628 North Twenty-second street. For real estate, loans, insurance and investments, see Eugene Thomas first. Rooms 413-14 Karbach Block, 15th and Douglas. Phone Douglas 3607.—Adv. Mrs. Mattie Hayes of Kansas City, Mo., is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Ella Watson Smith, 2534 Hamilton street. Plain sewing done. Children's clothes a specialty. Mrs. L. Johnson, Webster 1621.—Adv. Mrs. E. M. Bryant of 2405 North Twenty-eighth avenue left this week for California for an indefinite stay. Miss Mary Payne, school teacher at Columbia, Mo., is in the city as the guest of Mrs. Irene Gardiner. Mrs. Gardiner gave a delightful party in her honor Thursday evening. Fostoria, the elder daughter of the Rev. Dr. and Mrs. G. G. Logan, who has been attending college at Holly Springs, Miss., is home for the holidays. Seventh Annual Picnic of the Zion Baptist Church Wednesday, July 4, at Miller Park, 30th and Curtis Sts. Everybody going.—Adv. Charles H. Whitlow and Mrs. Lucy Miller were married July 4 at the Church of St. Philip the Deacon by the Rev. John Albert Williams in the presence of their witnesses. We specialize in cleaning ladies fancy shoes. Called for and delivered. Gene's place, 103 So. 14th St.. Douglas 7306. Furnished rooms, 1817 Izard. Tyler 1609. Homer F. Smith of 2217 Howard street, after a nine days' illness, died at the Methodist hospital Wednesday morning. The funeral will be held Sunday afternoon from Zion Baptist church, Rev. W. F. Botts officiating. The funeral will be in charge of Jones & Chiles. Mr. Smith is survived by his widow, five brothers and two sisters, Mrs. Lizzie Lee of Higginsville, Mo., and Miss Wilma Smith of Washington. Smoke John Ruskin 5c Cigar. Biggest and Best.—Adv. Miss Hazel Hall, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hall of 108 South Twenty-seventh street, has received the position of night telephone operator at the new Bransford hotel, Thirty-third and Farnam streets. W. E. Benjamin of Cheyenne, Wyo. was an Omaha visitor this week. He came to join his brother, J. M. Benjamin of this city, in company with whom he left for Washington, D. C., Tuesday night to visit relatives. Hiawatha Chapter will give a Star Carden Party July 9 at the residence of Mrs. James Turner, 25th and Erskine streets. Tickets 10 cents, entitleing holder to ice cream.—Adv. Mr. and Mrs. A. Baker of 2611 Patrick avenue and Mr. and Mrs. J. N. Thomas motored out to Nathan's lake the Fourth and spent the day fishing. They caught thirty fish. The ladies took their rifles along to practice shooting. We positively grow the hair. Best care taken in saving each strand. Electrical massage, scalp and face. Manicuring a speciality. Poro Culture College, 1516 North 25th street. Anna E. Jones and Clara C. Keys. Maranello preparations. Webster 5450.—Adv. All tickets for the McCellan lecture recital at Jacobs' hall Wednesday night, July 11, must be reported for at that time. Joseph B. LaCour, who is now representing the Lincoln Motion Picture company of Los Angeles, the first Negro company of its kind in the country, producing and featuring race plays, returned from Kansas City and vicinity Friday night. He left Monday for Des Moines, Ia., in the interest of his company. He reports business good. Master Worthington Williams is working during vacation as an office boy for the Heary R. Gering company, manufacturing chemists. Mrs. Irving Grey represents St. Philips' church on the Pilgrimage of I'rayer committee, which is directing the Diocese of Nebraska work in this nation-wide movement of the Episcopal church. Mrs. S. D. Barkalow of Trinity Cathedral is chairman of the committee. THE MONITOR Our Women and Children Conducted by Lucille Skaggs Edwards Sergeant Frank Maison, Tenth cavalry, U. S. A., who has spent ten years in his country's service and who was in several skirmishes in Mexico, is in Omaha on a furloqun. Sergeant Mason claims some ability as a writer and contributes the following sketch and poem to The Monitor, having written it in memory of a comrade whose life was lost in Mexico: CONSIDERED HIS SOUL LOST Strange are the humors of the dying. Today a young United States soldier, badly wounded, was lying in his cot. Little hope for him. He came of a good family, was brought up by pious parents. The doctor, nurse and I stood watching by his cot. The boy was restless and it was not the restlessness of pain alone. He muttered to himself, "I have missed it —missed it at the last." "Doctor," the boy spoke solemnly and wide-eyed, "I have missed the salvation of my soul." "Oh, no," the doctor and I spoke together. "Do you remember the thief on the cross?" "Yes, but the thief never said to the Holy Ghost, go your way, but I did. And now he is saying to me, 'Go your way.'" He lay a while, looking up with staring eyes. "A little time ago," he said, "I was anxious, but I did not want to be saved then. I am young. I wanted to live my life as other young men. I heeded not my mother or my father. I did not trouble then about my soul. There was something then that seemed to say to me, 'Don't put it off; ah, don't postpone it.' But no, no, no. Later I would take up the subject at a more convenient time. And now it is too late and I have missed." I told him there were some who came at the eleventh hour. "My eleventh hour," he answered gravely, "came when my conscious awoke. I let it pass." There was infinite despair and loneliness in the poor voice. We knelt and prayed for him. That night he died. Taps! The darkness falls and clouds hang low, Goodbye, old pal, goodbye; The Reaper reaped, nor stopped to sow, A pair of gloom how hovers o'er, Goodbye, old pal, goodbye; A host of hearts are sad and sore, Goodbye, old pal, goodbye. Goodbye, old pal, goodbye; All eyes are filled and blurred with pain, Goodbye, old pal, goodbye. Thy soul hath flown to realms above, Goodbye, old pal, goodbye; Rest in arms of wond'rous love, Goodbye, old pal, goodbye! SGT. FRANK MASON, Tenth Cavalry, U. S. A. WHEELER—TIPPS WEDDING Thursday evening Miss Geraldine Tipps, daughter of Mrs. G. W. Mack, and Mr. George C. Wheeler were married at the home of the bride's mother. Rev. W. T. Osborne performed the ceremony. Miss Martha Hodges of Memphis, Tenn., was the bridesmaid and Mr. J. C. Clark of Kansas City was best man. The ring was carried in a white rose by little Dorothy Wright. The bride wore white silk net trimmed in crystal lace and pearls, and carried a bouquet of white bride's roses and swansonia. The bridesmaid was in shadow lace and carried pink carnations. Lohengrin's wedding march was played by Miss Irene Cochran. A reception followed the ceremony. The house was beautifully decorated and the bride received many useful gifts. The out-of-town guests were the mother, sister and sister-in-law of the groom, and Mrs. Hodges and daughter. On Wednesday Mr. and Mrs. Robert Wheeler, 2702 Erskine street, entertained the wedding party at a 6 o'clock dinner. The table was decorated with white sweet peas and pink bride's roses. The pink and white color scheme was carried out throughout the entire courses. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Walker, Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Mack, Mr. and Mrs. T. A. Thomas, Mrs. A. Wilkerson, Miss Geraldine Tipp, Miss Martha Hodges, Mr. G. C. Wheeler, Mr. J. W. Clark. White philanthropists of Cleveland are completing arrangements for the housing of Negroes who are coming to Cleveland in large numbers from the South. "What?" asked the doctor. July Famous month of Julius Caesar and of American Independence. We, too, are making history, rapidly. July Sales Now On Thomas Kilpatrick & Co. J. A. Edholm E. W. Sherman Standard Laundry 24th, Near Lake Street Phone Webster 130 TRUNKS THE BETTER KIND Made from good clear lumber, covered with fibre; well bound on edges. Durable corners and braces where necessary. Sturdy locks and hinges, 2 trays nicely cloth lined. Priced at $10.00, $12.00, $13.50 and $15.00. Freling & Steinle "Omaha's Best Baggage Build- ers" 1803 FARNAM STREET OUR SEMI-ANNUAL SHIRT SALE STARTS SATURDAY, JUNE 30 95c **THREE FOR $2.75** Every shirt guaranteed fast color. Patterns and colors to please every taste; values up to $2.50—all to go at your choice, 95c. Neckwear at $5c; Three for $1 $8.50—6c Silk Shirts, $3.85 S—Don't fail to get your share of these wonderful shirt values. WOLF'S 1421 DOUGLAS STREET Just a Few Steps From 15th St. The Farm A I 612-613 P To Pr The State of Nebraska has SHARES OF STOCK, which but SO MANY LOTS OF LAND payment of price, the company divide that production property. The Farmers Oil and Gas also owns Lease on 40 acres sas. There are large produc Mid-Continent Oil fields. Our 400 square feet each, giving or lots of which the deed par on any of their lands or lease. Positively never since the ever been offered an opportunity by outside capital, and we will give each investor and more wells with the money re from the wells pro rata. BUY THESE LOTS NOW SHORT TIME TO $20 OR MORE The Farmers Oil & Gas Co. A Home Company 612-613 Paxton Block, Omaha, Neb. The State of Nebraska has permitted the FARMERS OIL & GAS COMPANY to sell NOT SO MANY SHARES OF STOCK, which are merely so many pieces of paper promising profits if there are profits, but SO MANY LOTS OF LAND, at TEN DOLLARS A LOT, to which title and deed is granted upon payment of price, the company reserves the right of drilling for oil, and in case of oil production, to divide that production proportionately among all LOT-OWNERS. The Farmers Oil and Gas Company owns 160 acres of land in Pittsburg County, Oklahoma. It also owns Lease on 40 acres in Butler County, Kansas, and lease on 600 acres in Wilson County, Kansas. There are large producing Oil and Gas Wells close to our holdings. 800 acres, all in the great Mid-Continent Oil fields. Our plan is to sell these lots, out of this 160 acres which is blocked into lots 400 square feet each, giving a Warranty Deed and an absolute Title forever to the purchaser of any lot or lots of which the deed participates in all wells drilled by the said Farmers Oil and Gas Company, on any of their lands or leases. Our holdings are in the heart of rich production. Positively never since the beginning of the present greatness of the Kansas Oil Field has the public ever been offered an opportunity like this. The Company cannot undertake to do drilling unassisted by outside capital, and we will not ask people to invest their cash in stock certificates only. Instead we will give each investor an actual deed to a piece of the land. The Company will drill (10) ten or more wells with the money received from sale of lots and every lot owner will share in the profits from the wells pro rata. BUY THESE LOTS NOW AT $10 PER LOT, AS THE PRICE WILL BE ADVANCED IN A SHORT TIME TO $20 OR MORE. ORDER FOR LOTS IN THE FARMERS OIL & GAS CO. 613 Paxton Building, Omaha, Neb. Gentlemen:—Enclosed please find $..... as payment in full for....lots at $10.00 each. This Company reserves the right to refund all money received in case lots have been sold or advanced in price. Mail deed to ..... (Name in full) Street and City..... State.... --- To Protect the People Phones: Office, Douglas 3841; Residence, Harney 2156 Reference—Any Judge of the District Court of Douglas County. ATTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT LAW 640 Bee Bldg. Omaha, Neb. Phone Tyler 1200 W. C. FERRIN VA PIANO MOVIN Baggage Delivered, Househo Office 15th and Capital Ave. Phone Tyler 1200 Res. Phone Webster 2747 W. C. FERRIN VAN & STORAGE CO. PIANO MOVING A SPECIALTY Baggage Delivered, Household Goods Packed and Shipped Office 15th and Capital Ave. 2624 Burdette St. DON'T FAIL TO HEAR Marion McClellan AUTHOR, OF LOUISVILLE, KY., IN Picture-Recital AT— Hall, 1716 Dodge St. DENESDAY NIGHT, JULY 11 Woman's Auxiliary, St. Philip's Church. ADMISSION 25 CENTS. NAL JULY SALI of pieces of dependable Furniture for in your home. of Fine Rugs for every conceivable re- use. of Drapery Materials and Daintiest of of Kitchen Wares from our modern artment. Ranging up to 50% in Early Attendance is Best Terms for Payment Arranged. d & Wilhelm Co. 4-416-418 South 16th Street. Oil & Gas Co. Company Stock, Omaha, Neb. the People OIL & GAS COMPANY to sell NOT SO MANY of paper promising profits if there are profits, NOT, to which title and deed is granted upon lending for oil, and in case of oil production, to OWNERS. of land in Pittsburg County, Oklahoma. It and lease on 600 acres in Wilson County, Kan- to our holdings. 800 acres, all in the great out of this 160 acres which is blocked into lots absolute Title forever to the purchaser of any lot by the said Farmers Oil and Gas Company, heart of rich production. Greatness of the Kansas Oil Field has the public may cannot undertake to do drilling unassisted their cash in stock certificates only. Instead the land. The Company will drill (10) ten or every lot owner will share in the profits THE PRICE WILL BE ADVANCED IN A Jacobs' Hall, 1716 Dodge St. WEDNESDAY NIGHT, JULY 11 Auspices Woman's Auxiliary, St. Philip's Church. ADMISSION 25 CENTS. ANNUAL JULY SALE Hundreds of pieces of dependable Furniture for every room in your home. Hundreds of Fine Rugs for every conceivable requirement or use. Hundreds of Drapery Materials and Daintiest of Curtains. Hundreds of Kitchen Wares from our modern kitchen department. Savings Ranging up to 50% An Early Attendance is Best Easy Terms for Payment Arranged. --- ```markdown ``` Lincoln Department Anita M. Taylor, Call L9810 9 a. m. to 3 p. m. Mr. Fletcher Marks, aged 45 years, head waiter at the Savoy café, died at 9 p. m. Thursday after an illness lasting nearly two years. Burial was made in Wyuka cemetery Saturday afternoon. Mrs. Rosie Adair, who was rather severely injured in falling from a chair last week, is recovering slowly. Merrill Martin, aged 30 years, died at his home, 858 University avenue, Thursday afternoon. The funeral services were held Saturday at 2 p.m. at Brown & Doyle's chapel. Mrs. L. H. Thomas, who has been very ill during the past two weeks, is slowly regaining her strength. Mrs. Venable is on the sick list. The Optimistic Set will meet Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Lester Holmes, 501 South Ninth street. The meeting will be in charge of the social committee. Mrs. Hattie Burch had as a weekend visitor Miss Etta May Brown of Chicago. The L. L. S. Kensington club met with Mrs. Gus Harding Monday afternoon. Nine members were present and Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell, Mr. and Mrs. Fleming and Mrs. G. McWilliams were invited guests. Dainty and enjoyable refreshments were served by the hostess. Mr. Will Harding is quite ill. COME A The Most Wonderful Bargains Even SUITS, RAINCOATS, Etc., Taik PANTS GIVEN STOP PAYING BIG PRICE See Our Advance Fall and Winter and Summer Make Men's Suits and Coats, Caps and Hats. Economi by C V. B. YOU Telephone L-5141 219 North THE OMAHA N COME AND SEE The Most Wonderful Bargains Ever Offered in the City on MEN'S SUITS, RAINCOATS, Etc., Tailored to Your Own Measurements. PANTS GIVEN AWAY FREE STOP PAYING BIG PRICES FOR CHEAP CLOTHES See Our Advance Fall and Winter Samples, and Discounted Spring and Summer Fabrics. Make Men's Suits and Raincoats to Order. Coats, Caps and Hats. Economize on Your Cleaning and Pressing by Calling V. B. YOUNG & CO. Telephone L-5141 219 North 9th Street Lincoln, Nebraska. THE OMAHA NATIONAL BANK SEVENTEENTH AND FARNAM STREETS Established 1866 Statement Made to the Comptroller of the Curren June 20, 1917 RESOURCES Loans and Discounts.....$1 Overdrafts ... U. S. Bonds for Circulation Stocks and Bonds. Banking House and Vaults. U. S. Bonds for Deposits.....$ 200,000.00 Due from Banks and Reserve Agents.....8,207,880.70 Statement Made to the Comptroller of the Currency June 20, 1917 RESOURCES Loans and Discounts..... $13,990,459.43 Overdrafts..... 6,432.25 U. S. Bonds for Circulation..... 1,000,000.00 Stocks and Bonds..... 1,052,405.17 Banking House and Vaults..... 800,000.00 U. S. Bonds for Deposits..... $ 200,000.00 Due from Banks and Reserve Agents..... 8,307,880.70 Cash on Hand..... 1,900,715.98 Due from U. S. Treas..... 47,400.00 10,455,996.68 OFFICERS J. H. Millard, President. Ward M. Burgess, Vice-President. Walter W. Head, Vice-President. B. A. Wilcox, Vice-President. Frank Boyd, Vice-President. Ezra Millard, Cashier. O. T. Alvison, Asst. Cashier. J. A. Changstrom, Asst. Cashier. Edw. Neale, Asst. Cashier. DIRECTORS J. H. Millard Arthur C. Smith E. A. Cudahy, Jr. Louis C. Nash B. A. Wilcox Walter W. Head Ward M. Burgess Isaac W. Carpenter Ezra Millard Randall K. Brown FINANCIAL STATEMENT Assets Loans on first mortgages..... $10,065,200.62 Loans on association shares of stock..... 120,547.94 Interest due from members..... 6,638.65 Real estate acquired through foreclosure..... 22,559.96 Foreclosures pending..... 3,224.08 Office furniture and fixtures..... 1,933.85 Association building..... 190,000.00 Cash on hand and in banks..... 349,379.28 Bonds and warrants..... 37,818.56 Total liabilities ..... $10,797,302.94 Increase in assets for year ending July 1, 1917 ..... $ 1,310,306.69 Dividend earned for members during year ..... 404,486.39 Dividends earned for members since organization ..... 2,995,640.00 Reserve fund and undivided earnings ..... 266,086.77 This association was organized to assist the man of small means. You can open an account here with one dollar and then add to it from time to time such sums as you find you can save. No membership fees. No fines. No penalties. Our interest rate to borrowers is now 6 per cent. This low rate of interest and the small monthly payments enable the average man to secure a home upon exceptionally reasonable terms. Always glad to explain our plan. Circular mailed on request. Liberty Loan Bonds Those can still be secured at the office of the association. To those who find it inconvenient to pay cash we offer a very attractive weekly or monthly payment plan. No American home is complete without one. Do your bit! OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS G. W. Loomis, President W. S. Wright, Vice President. W. R. Adair, Secretary and Treasurer. J. T. Helgren, Asst. Secretary A. A. Allwine, Asst. Secretary Joseph Barker Charles E. Black John H. Butler H. J. Dinning E. A. Parmelee Millard M. Robertson OFFICE—Association Building, Northwest Corner Dodge and 15th Sts. South Side Office—4733 South 24th St.—J. H. Kopietz, Agent. 4 Mr. Adam Loving has been appointed head waiter at the Savoy cafe, to fill the vacancy made by the death of Mr. Marks. NEBRASKA AND IOWA ARE MUCH IN NATION'S EYE Just now Nebraska, Iowa and Omaha are occupying more than ordinary interest in the public eye nationally. Two main reasons prompt this favorable attention—the response of this section to all national appeals, notably the Red Cross, Liberty Bonds, enlistments, etc., and then the condition of crops in this great agricultural section. Without exception this section has more than responded to its apportionments in all requests. Patriotism is at a high ebb and it is patriotism based on fundamental love of country and unselfish devotion to its requirements. And, above all, the responses have been unostentatious, they have been just the sort of responses that would be expected from a liberty appreciating and loving people. Its response to food production has been in keeping with all other requests. Most conservative estimates place the corn acreage in Nebraska this year at over nine million acres, practically a one-third increase, which should mean a production of more than 200,000,000 bushels of the necessary food. John Ruskin Cigar, 5 cents. Biggest and Best. AND SEE Owner Offered in the City on MEN'S Labor to Your Own Measurements. AWAY FREE BAGS FOR CHEAP CLOTHES Samples, and Discounted Spring Fabric. Raincoats to Order. Use on Your Cleaning and Pressing Calling ING & CO. 9th Street Lincoln, Nebraska. NATIONAL BANK Impmtroller of the Currency 19, 1917 ICES $13,990,459.43 6,432.25 1,000,000.00 1,052,405.17 800,000.00 $ 200,000.00 ats. 8,307,880.70 THE MONITOR South Side Notes Mrs. Nellye Corbin Wilson left Monday, July 2, for her home in Kansas City, Kan. Mrs. Wilson came here to take her sick brother home, but his illness would not permit her to do so. Mr. A. F. Wilson, her husband, will be in Omaha July 10 at the Knights of Tabor grand session. She hopes her brother's health will be sufficiently improved so he may take him home. Mrs. Annie Rederick of 2514 J street, who has been seriously ill for two weeks, is much better, but still unable to be out. The Mission Circle of Bethel Baptist church met at the home of Mrs. Hattie Orvin, Twenty-eighth and U streets. Miss Coreasia Broomfield, the Allen chapel delegate to the Sunday School convention, returned last week. Miss Broomfield brought back a beautiful report from the convention. Rev. T. A. Taggart left Thursday, July 5, for Chicago, where he goes to spend his two weeks' vacation. We wish for him a pleasant and restful trip. Little Amy Fisher of 5907 South Fifteenth street is a little better after being seriously ill for about three months. The Fred Douglass Literary club met Friday night at Bethel Baptist church. The subject for discussion, "Which exerts the greater influence over man, love or fear?" was ably discussed by Mrs. Estella Andrews and Mrs. Thomas for the affirmative, and Mr. W. E. McGee and Miss Beatrice Stewart for the negative. The literary was well attended. A few minutes was given for open discussion while the judges were out, and every one was anxious to speak. The picnic given by Bethel Baptist church Mission Circle at Riverview park was a decided success. It was very largely attended. Everybody enjoyed themselves just beautifully. After dinner was served games of basket ball and croquet were played, which even the older people seemed to enjoy as well as the young. We thank our many friends from Omaha who were over with us. Adams' Saxaphone Orchestra opened the Empress Garden, the largest and among the finest of America's gardens, on the 1st of May, being contracted for that month only. However, after two weeks of playing the manager, realizing that he had the right orchestra in the right place, and submitting to the will of his patrons, had another contract drawn up which ran for the entire season. Mr. Adams formerly of Memphis, Tenn., and one of Mr. Handy's standbys, has surrounded himself with a bunch of real musicians playing such numbers as Chicken Walk, Swaunee Ripples, Boosters Rag, Pussy-Foot and other big rags of the day, besides the requests for the popular airs. Their "pep" never fails to hold the large throng of dancers up until the Star Spangled Banner announces closing time. Theodore Adams, Saxaphonist and Director. L. L. Gaines, Saxaphone and Banjcrine. Laurence A. Parker, Piano, Secretary and Treasurer. Holland Harrold, Drums and Manager. All send regards to friends in and out of the profession. L. A. P. Classified Advertising RATES—1½ cents a word for single insertions, 1 cent a word for two or more insertions. No advertisement for less than 15c. Cash should accompany advertisement. BUY A HOME 5 rm, 26th and Ohio, $150 down. 5 rm, 25th and Erskine, $150 down. 5 rm, 26th and Binney, $100 down. 4 rm, 27th and Grant, $100 down. FOR RENT 2626 Binney, 4 rm, $10.00. 2428 Lake, 6 rm., modern, $22.50. 2117 Nicholts, 5 rm, $14.00. 2623 Lake, 4 rm, $10.00. 2520 Ohio, 3 rm, $15.00. BUY A VACANT LOT 29th and Burdette, $10 down, $5 monthly. 27th and Burdette, $10 down, $5 monthly. 26th and Erskine, $10 down, $5 monthly. 40th and Ames, $10 down, $5 monthly. HANDLER & ROBBINS Douglas 2842 Webster 5519 FOR SALE For Sale—Good 8-room house; modern except heat; good location; will sell to Colored. Call C. E. Smith, 308 Bee bldg. Douglas 3367. Roster of Orchestra. Neatly furnished rooms, 2915 Erskine street. Mrs. F. Johnson. Webster 3143. Two neatly furnished rooms. Walking distance. 1219 South Sixteenth street. Phone Douglas 7639 after 6:30 p.m. William Douglass. Two furnished rooms for three or four working men. 2202 Clark St. Phone Webster 7034. Neatly furnished rooms, strictly modern, $2.00 and up. Mrs. Minnie Ricketts, 1119 North Nineteenth St. Webster 3812. Neatly furnished rooms. Hot and cold water. On Dodge and 24th street car lines. Mrs. Anna Banks 924 North 20th street. Telephone Douglas 4379. Neatly furnished rooms, with or without board, 1723 Cuming street. Mrs. L. Cuerington. Douglas 9458. Furnished rooms for two gentlemen. Southern men preferred. Mrs. Bessie Johnson, 2720 Drexel street, South Side. First-class modern furnished rooms. Mrs. L. M. Bentley Webster, 1702 North Twenty-sixth street. Phone Webster 4769. Modern furnished rooms; hot and cold water. Mrs. A. L. Johnson, 1810 North Twentyt-third street. Webster 2058. Fourteen neatly furnished rooms. Mrs. Ella Dunivan, 4716 South 27th street, South Side. Phone South 3067. Furnished rooms to rent in a modern house, 2619 Hamilton street. Phone Webster 1250.—Adv. China painting. Classes Tuesdays and Thursdays. Mrs. D. W. Gooden, 2211 Cuming street. Douglas 5436. For dressmaking, call Miss Alexande. 2413 N. 29th st. Web. 2927. The Business World Business Enterprises Conducted by Colored People-Help Them to Grow by Your Patronage. Automobile and Open Horse Drawn Hearses Day and Night JONES @ CHILES FUNERAL HOME Lady Attendant Calls answered promptly anywhere Web. 1100 and Web. 204 Licensed Embalmer. Res. Colfax 3831 Douglas 3181 AMOS P. SCRUGGS Attorney-at-Law 3807 Camden Avenue. Repairing and Storing Orders Promptly Filled NORTH SIDE SECOND-HAND STORE Auction Every Saturday 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 7971 PATTON HOTEL AND CAFE N. A. Patton, Proprietor 1014-1016-1018 South 11th St. Telephone Douglas 4445 62 MODERN AND NEATLY FURNISHED ROOMS SLAUGHTER SYSTEM AND LYDAS HAIR BEAUTIFIER Guaranteed to Grow Hair in Six Treatments or Money Refunded Douglas 8536 Miss Nellie Scott Graduate of N. E. Conservatory of Music, Boston, Mass. Florentine F. Pinkston Teacher of Pianoforte, Harmony, Solfeggio Webster 2814 Boston Studio 2214 No. 28th Ave. Omaha. DR. CRAIG MORRIS DENTIST 2407 Lake St. Phone Web. 4021 The People's Drug Store 109 South 14th Street Drugs, Cigars and Soda Toilet and Rubber Goods Special Attention to Prescriptions We appreciate your patronage. Phone Douglas 1446 TERRELL'S DRUG STORE Graduate Pharmacist Prompt Delivery Excellent Service Webster 4443 24th and Grant Annie Banks Cecil B. Wilkes BANKS-WILKES Funeral Directors and Embalmers Lady Assistant Satisfaction Guaranteed 1914 Cuming Street Res. Doug. 4379, Office Doug. 3718 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. Hill-Williams Drug Co. PURE DRUGS AND TOILET ARTICLES Free Delivery Tyler 160 2402 Cuming St. IMPERIAL DYE & CLEANING WORKS Dry Cleaners, Garment and Fancy Dyers Phone Tyler 1022 1516 Vinton St. GEO. F. KRAUSE, Prop. C. S. JOHNSON 18th and Izard Tel. Douglas 1702 ALL KINDS OF COAL and COKE at POPULAR PRICES. Best for the Money Established 1890 C. J. CARLSON Dealer in Shoes and Gents' Furnishings 1514 No. 24th St. Omaha, Neb. Hotel Cuming Douglas 2466 191 Com GOOD GROCHE C. P. WESIN Also Fresh Fruit 2005 Cuming St. TRY— Cuming 1916 CUMING STREET Comfortable Rooms—Rea D. G. Russ GOOD GROCERIES ALWAYS P. WESIN GROCERY Also Fresh Fruits and Vegetables. Telephone Hotel Cuming 1916 CUMING STREET Comfortable Rooms—Reasonable Rates D. G. Russell, Proprietor Douglas 2466 Barma THE LIFE SAVER ALWAYS ON TAP AT THE ALAMO Western Funeral H 2518 Lake Street Phone Open Day and Night Our Conveniences: Free Spacious Chapel and Or Morgue and Reposing Rooms complete. Air tight pre Derma-Surgery work; lady attendant, if desired; priv auto or horse drawn vehicles. Lowest prices. Poli Service. Eastern Funeral Home Street Phone Western Funeral Home Open Day and Night Enquiries: Free Spacious Chapel and Or deposing Rooms complete. Air tight pre work; lady attendant, if desired; priv drawn vehicles. Lowest prices. Poli Our Conveniences; Free Spacious Chapel and Organ. Sanitary Morgue and Reposing Rooms complete. Air tight preservation case; Derma-Surgery work; lady attendant, if desired; private ambulance, auto or horse drawn vehicles. Lowest prices. Polite and Expert Service. SILAS JOHNSON, Funeral Director "Does Th Do Job P SU Best Work-- 13th and Jackson Doug. 2190 The Cream of Om Does The Mon Job Printing SURE Work---Best Pr d Jackson g. 2190 or Web. am of Omaha's Tons "Does The Monitor Do Job Printing?" SURE 13th and Jackson 1119 No. 21st Doug.2190 or Web.4243 The Cream of Omaha's Tonsorialists M. B. E. W. Killingsworth The Alamo Barber Shop Two Twentieth Century barb mands. We are up to the latest sanitary. Barber shop department carry a full line of choice Cigars, Cnewing Gum. KILLINGSWORTH Phone Webster 5784. Killingsworth R. C. Price To Barker Shop and Pocket Billiard Antiquiteth Century barbers such as the gene- ral up to the latest methods of barbering bar shop department open from 8 a. m. to the of choice Cigars, Tobaccos, Cigarettes KILLINGSWORTH & PRICE, Props., Master 5784. 2416 North 2 Two Twentieth Century barbers such as the general public demands. We are up to the latest methods of barbering. Everything sanitary. Barber shop department open from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. We carry a full line of choice Cigars, Tobaccos, Cigarettes, Candies and Cnewing Gum. Start Saving Now One Dollar will open an account in the Savings Department of the United States Nat'l Bank 16th and Farnam Streets OMAHA PRINTING COMPANY THE OFFICE SUPPLY HOUSE Will L. Hetherington Violinist Instructor at Bellevue College Asst. of Henry Cox Studio Patterson Blk MELCHOR--Druggist The Old Reliable Tel. South 807 4826 So. 24th St. OMAHA TRANSFER CO. "The Only Way" BAGGAGE Checked to Destination CUMING STREET Portable Rooms—Reasonable Rates D. G. Russell, Proprietor MES ALWAYS GROCERY CO. and Vegetables. Telephone Douglas 1098 General Home Phone Webster 248. and Night s Chapel and Organ. Sanitary delete. Air tight preservation case; ent, if desired; private ambulance, lowest prices. Polite and Expert e Monitor printing?" RE Best Prices 1119 No. 21st or Web. 4243 ha's Tonsorialists 225 R. C. Price and Pocket Billiard Parlor is such as the general public de- methods of barbering. Everything open from 8 a. m. to 10 p. m. We tobacco, Cigarettes, Candies and & PRICE, Props.. 2416 North 24th Street