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Growing Thank You! $1.50 a Year. 5c a Copy Will Be Trained In the South Drafted Colored Men Will be Sent to Cantonments in Every Section of the Country. MOBILIZATION HAS STARTED Eight Thousand Negroes from North and South Carolina and Florida to be Trained at Camp Jackson. Washington, D. C.—The first of the drafted Negroes will be mobilized during October, and Secretary Baker has announced that a complete unit of Negroes will train at each of the sixteen cantonments, instead of training them only at cantonments to which a considerable number report. The size of the unit will depend upon the number of Negroes there is from the divisional area which supplies each cantonment, but where there is a large surplus men will be sent to posts with smaller numbers for sonsolidation with the training units there. According to orders issued by the Provost Marshall, General Crowder's mobilization of Negroes enrolled under the selective draft has been ordered at various camps in the South, for them to receive the proper training. This indicates that the War Department has at last decided upon the policy of training the conscripted men of the race at the camps adjacent to the localities in which they were drafted. Thousands to be at Southern Camps. Under the orders just issued 8,000 men of the race from North and South Carolina and Florida are being mobilized at Camp Jackson, near Columbia, S. C. This will include 26 per cent of the entire quota of South Carolina, composed entirely of Negroes. The order the Colored troops at all cantonments call for the same percentage, making the totals from the three States as follows: South Carolina total draft, 10,081; 26 per cent, 2,618. North Carolina, total draft, 15,974; 26 per cent, 1,453. Florida total draft, 6,325; 26 per cent, 1,645. In Virginia provision has been made for the housing of Colored recruits at Camp Lee, near Petersburg. Buildings for the housing of these soldiers have been completed and all is reported in readiness for their reception. In compliance with a recently issued order the Colored troops at all cantonments will be trained separately. This, however, does not in any wise mean that they will be trained less thoroughly. This precaution is taken as a matter of safety and to guard against any possible breach of the discipline and good feeling that is desired to maintain in the army, which is an unnecessary precaution. OPEN ORGANIZATION TO COLORED MEMBERS National Labor Organ Takes Advanced Position in Advocacy of Industrial Recognition of Race. Chicago, Ill.—"Let us open all unions to the Negro," says the Chicago Labor News, in commenting on a report of the East St. Louis race riots in which discriminations of unions against the Negro was criticized. The labor paper admits that "many of the unions have discriminated shamefully against the Negro." It adds "and we condemn them heartily for so doing." The News continues, "It is ridiculous to say that the I. W. W. is the only labor organization that welcomes the Negro. In the United Mine Workers alone, at the present time, there are more Negroes that the I. W. W. has had all told in its ranks since it was founded. And this takes no account of the thousands of Negroes in scores of other trade unions. The Asphalt Pavers Union of Chicago, one of the best in the city, is composed entirely of Negroes. So is local No. 228 of the musicians. And of the Chicago Flat Janitors Union, which ranks high among the most powerful and militant organizations in this city, fully 25 per cent of the 7,000 members are Colored. Various other similar examples could be cited." A STEVEDORE DIES IN FRANCE Washington, D. C.—In a cablegram from Major General Pershing intelligence of the death of Benjamin Hayward, a stevedore, which occurred September 24 of heart disease, was made known October 1st. THE MONITOR AK-SAR-BEN PARADES ARE CROWNING ACHIEVEMENTS If there was a Nebraskan or Iowan who attended the great parades of Ak-Sar-Ben last week and was not thrilled with love of his country and the privileges of democracy, then he was a poor citizen, indeed. For never has there been such a vizulation of Liberty and Democracy as that offered by the electrical parade and the Liberty parade, the former the evening and the latter the afternoon events of the big days. Eighteen wonderful creation of electrical achievement told the story in the evening. As many more, supplemented by thousands of boys in Khaki, told the afternoon story to hundreds of thousands. CHARLES STEWART NOW A FOOD ADMINISTRATOR Washington, D. C.—Charles Stewart, the noted correspondent and orator, has been placed in charge of publicity work among the Colored people in connection with the conservation of food movement. New York Regiment Resents Insults Col. Hayward's Men Tear Down Obnoxious Sign Posted by Southerners in Army Building. Camp Dix, Wrightstown, N. J. Only a back down on the part of those who gave offense saved Camp Dix from riot and bloodshed Wednesday night, October 3. The trouble was brought about by a group of Southerners in the Twenty-sixth Engineers. These Southerners posted a sign reading, "No niggers allowed in this building." It was promptly torn down by one of the guards of the 15th Infantry. Another sign took its place, reading, "For white soldiers only." The last sign remained throughout the day, but at midnight 200 men of the 15th shouldered arms and with martial tread and song stormed the building and tore down the sign. The Southerners being cowed, sent runners to the white officers of the 15th, asking them to call off their men. The white officers of the 15th used their good offices to restore peace, but told them some of their men needed a beating up. The men of the 15th N. Y. have been on guard duty at Camp Dix since August 16th, and have maintained peace and order in a dignified and soldierly manner. They have walked the streets of Camden and Philadelphia day and night, and their deportment has been first class and the citizens have commented upon their gentlemanly bearing. The Southerners came to camp three weeks ago, and have been trying to stir up trouble ever since arrival. It is expected that the men of the 26th will be severely reprimanded, as the Colored soldiers were compelled to pass through the building where the sign was placed in discharge of duty and the insult was deliberate and intentional. SUICIDED BECAUSE AD- JUDGED TO BE COLORED Soldier at Chillicothe Cantonment Thought He Was "White" Till Surgeons Examined Him. Washington, Sept. 29, 1917.—Alfred Lord, twenty-seven, physically fit and ready for service in the new national army, committed suicide when the army surgeons at the Chillicothe, O., cantonment told him there was Negro blood in his viems and he could not serve in a regiment with white men. Lord had always thought himself white and had associated with white men all his life. Lord left his home at Mineral City, O., last Monday in fine spirits and eager for service with 105 of his fellow townsmen, but when the army physicians examined him they said he must go with a Colored regiment. WHITE GIRLS STRIKE IN GOVERNMENT OFFICE Washington, D. C.—Because Colored women were put to work beside them at a power press in the bureau of engraving and printing yesterday, the white girls went on a strike, according to information brought out last night at a meeting of employees of the bureau in the Typographical Temple. OMAHA, NEBRASKA, OCTOBER 13, 1917 Give Us a Colored Commander for Colored Troops PRESIDENT WILSON, COMMANDER IN CHIEF OF THE ARMY, TWELVE MILLION COLORED AMERICANS RESPECTFULLY PETITION YOU, SIR, TO GIVE OUR RACE A GENERAL IN THE PERSON OF CHARLES YOUNG, DAVIS, GREEN OR ANY OTHER COMPETENT MAN NOW SERVING IN THE ARMY, AND TO GIVE HIM COMMAND OF COLORED TROOPS; AND WE PLEDGE YOU OUR HONOR THAT OUR COUNTRY WILL THRILL WITH PRIDE AT THE VALOR OF THE TROOPS UNDER HIS COMMAND. GIVE US A COLORED COMMANDER FOR COLORED TROOPS. OUR LOYALTY AND SERVICE MERIT THIS RECOGNITION. The Negro Soldiers' Valorous Part In America's Wars The Negro Soldiers' Valorous Part In America's Wars They Have Been Eager Volunteers and Brave Fighters from the Revolution Until Today; Only Two Isolated Blots Were the Outbreaks at Brownsville and Houston. Whether the service of the black man as a soldier to the wars for American independence was prompted by a selfish desire to gain his individual freedom from slavery, or whether it was due to a broader sense of patriotism is a matter for students of sociology to determine. In perfect candor it might be stated that many of the Negroes in the Southern colonies repudiated the soil of their birth and went with Lord Cornwallis in his Southern campaign (1779) when he offered freedom to the Negroes who would join the British forces. It was estimated that he gained 30,000 Colored troops by this offer. Thomas Jefferson lost thirty of his own slaves to Lord Cornwallis on account of this temptation, but, he said, it was all right if Cornwallis was sincere. In the civil war things were quite different. It was natural to suppose that, since the ultimate result of the war between the States involved, one way or another, the freedom of the Colored population of the country, Negroes would flock to the Union side, leaving the plantations of the South and deserting their masters. But this did not happen. While many Negroes fought on the Union side, many also fought in the trenches with their masters, and many more remained at home to till the soil of their masters and protect the homes of the whites they loved so well. Such a condition has no parallel in history. While some of the Negroes were leaving the South to join the forces of the North, quite as many were asking their masters to send them to the trenches of the Confederate Army. Breastworks around most of the Southern cities were built by loyal slaves with an utter disregard of their freedom as an issue of the war. President Jefferson Davis of the Confederate States issued a proclamation that all Negroes who deserted their masters and joined the Union Army, if captured by the Confederates should be treated as felons and shot; but no one was ever executed under these orders. In truth, the military leaders of the Northern army were, themselves, very cautious about taking too many Negroes into the Union lines until their capacity and courage as soldiers had been tested. Not until July 16, 1862, did Congress pass an authorizing the President to accept Negroes as soldiers "for any war service for which they may be found capable." On Jan. 20, 1863, Thaddeus Stevens of Pennsylvania introduced a bill in the House of Representatives providing for the enlistment of 15,000 Negroes with the same pay as white soldiers. This brought on a bitter debate in Congress. The House passed the bill by a vote of 83 to 54, but the Senate turned it down. President Lincoln / was strongly in favor of employing Negro soldiers, as may be seen from the following utterance made by him in a letter to Governor Andrew Johnson of Tennessee on March 26, 1863: "The bare sight of 50,000 armed and drilled black soldiers upon the banks of the Mississippi would end the rebellion at once, and who doubts that we can present that sight if we but take hold in earnest? If you have been thinking of it, please do not dismiss the thought." (From "Great Debates in American History," edited by Marion Mills Miller, Litt. D.—Current Literature Publishing Company.) In a report made to the Secretary --- of War (Edwin M. Stanton) on June 23, 1862, General David Hunter gave testimony of the Negro's efficiency as a soldier. So according to the best military authorities, the Negro made good as a soldier. Can there be any wonder that he has been making good in Uncle Sam's battles since the civil war—since he was emancipated and came into the enjoyment of individual freedom, which was before then denied him? When alarmists, under the cloak of racio-sociology have done their worst; when scientists have been silenced and doctrinaires have been subdued; refreshing, indeed, will it be for future generations of Americans to read with calmness what the impartial, unprejudiced historian will have to say about the part the Negro soldiers of the United States army played in the war with Spain. Things that are too raw to state publicly now—facts that, perchance, bring embarrassment now—may be accepted with grace a few decades from now. The official report of General Kent, for instance, now a part of the records of the army at Washington, telling how he led the Twenty-fourth Infantry, (a Negro regiment,) over "prostrate forms" of panic-stricken white soldiers in the Cuban campaign—such official documents some day may be taken less sensitively by Americans than they now are, or recently have been. One of these days such documents may be accepted earnestly, seriously as a means of arriving accurately at the Negro's comparative merits as a soldier. In the regular army, there is another regiment of Colored infantry—the Twenty-fifth—and two of cavalry—the Ninth and Tenth. All of these did good service in the war with Spain. After the declaration of war the Twenty-fifth was the first regiment to encamp. It was with the first expedition to Cuba, and was the second regiment to land on Cuban soil, and had the "honor," as one of them put it, of digging the entrenchments nearest to the enemy's lines. It gives one a pretty fair mental picture of the Twenty-fifth to know that in physique the men were large and so sound of body that only one man from its ranks died in the Cuban campaign from climatic disease, and only two from diseases of any kind. The Twenty-fifth, according to Colonel Daggett's report, occupied the right of a short, reconstructed line in the battle of San Juan Hill with the Fourth Infantry on its left. To the right of the Twenty-fifth were about fifty Cubans, who took little or no part in the fighting. The Twenty-fifth's firing line consisted of two companies—H and G. Company D was ordered to deploy as flankers on the right. The firing line battalion was under the command of Captain W. S. Scott, and advanced in line with the Fourth Infantry, all being under fire until they reached a point about 500 yards from the fort. Here the line found cover, halted and delivered effective fire. But at this point the Fourth Infantry was blocked by natural obstacles, according to official reports, and could make no further advance. Nevertheless, it continued to scatter destructive bullets on the enemy. Colonel Daggett ordered an advance, which was quickly made by the Negro soldiers of the Twenty-fifth, but in doing so it broke away from the Fourth, which was halted on its left. This separated the Twenty-fifth from the brigade and exposed its left to a severe oblique, or nearly cross fire, from the village and blockhouses, which were on the left and a little in front of El Carney. Company C was then ordered to reinforce the left of the line, and Lieutenant Kinson's company was called from the reserve to replace Company C in the line of support, thus making five companies in action. The battalion in this formation proceeded to within fifty yards of the fort, and fifteen or twenty minutes before any other troops came up the enemy put out the white flag. Under protection of the riffles of the Negro regiment, a delegation from the Twelfth Infantry went forward and took the emblem of surrender from the Spaniards; but, not to be outdone in the celebration of so joyous an occasion, and hungry for the trophies of the fray, two Negroes from the Twenty-fifth rushed upon the scene and began tearing the Spanish standard to pieces for souvenirs. (To be Continued) Conference On Food Conservation Interesting Addresses Made by National, State and Local Representatives of Food Commission. A meeting in the interests of food conservation was held in the Guild rooms of St. Philip's church Tuesday night, in connection with the regular monthly meeting of the Negro Civic and Industrial League. The pastors of the local churches and the heads of various fraternal bodies were invited to the conference. H. A. Chiles attended as the representative of the K. P.'s; J. C. Belcher as the representative of the Oddfellows and Messrs. Nate Hunter and W. L. Seals as representatives of the Masonic fraternity. Several ladies were invited, but the sole representative of the fair sex were Mrs. R. K. Lawrie, the well-known cateress and Mrs. John Albert Williams. Amos P. Scruggs, president of the League called the meeting to order and announced that inasmuch as representatives of the national, state and city food conservation commissions were present for a conference with representatives of our people, the regular monthly meeting of the League would yield place to the conference. By common consent he acted as chairman of the meeting. Mr. E. G. Foote, a prominent business man who had been summoned from Shang Hai, China, by President Wilson to assist Mr. Hoover, was introduced and in a very simple, lucid way explained the necessity for the saving of food. He told how that by the substitution of beans, potatoes and corn meal for wheat flour the United States would be able to send abroad for the sustentation of our army and allies the food which they must have, Wheat, meat and dairy products must be shipped abroad. The consumption of less of these foods at home will enable the government to make these shipments. Mr. J. C. McKelvie, who is the state representative, told in a forceful way how Nebraska is being organized to help in this national movement. Every man, woman and child can do something in this work. Mr. Harry Palmer, whose work is the organizer of the food saving campaign in Douglas county, explained how it was proposed to reach every individual in Douglas county, and in this work the cooperation of school children, school teachers, churches, lodges and every organization is needed. The first work is that of educating the people to the need of food conservation. This will be followed with the pledge-signing campaign, in which the people will be asked to sign a card pledging themselves to keep one wheatless day and one meatless day each week. Those present at the meeting pledged their cooperation. NEW HEAD FOR HAMPTON Newport News.-The Rev. Dr. Anson Phelps Stokes, secretary of Yale University, has been chosen as principal of Hampton Normal and Industrial Institute to succeed the late Dr. Hollis B. Frissell. "DISGRACE OF DEMOCRACY" Washington.—Kelly Miller's pamphlet entitled the "Disgrace of Democracy" on motion of Senator Wesley Jones of Washington, was printed in the Congressional Record of September 15th. Lifting: Lift, Too! Tuskegee Secretary Made War Advisor Emmet J. Scott Has Been Appointed One of Three Civilian Advisors to the Secretary of War. A MAN OF MARKED ABILITY The Administration Makes Wise Movement in Giving Recognition to Well-Qualified Race Man. Washington, D. C.—Emmett J. Scott, secretary of Tuskegee Institute, has been appointed civilian advisor to the Secretary of War and will take up residence in Washington, D. C. He will be in daily communication with the other two members of the committee, Felix Frankfurter of the Harvard University Law School, and Walter Lippman, editor of the New Republic. This committee will be in direct consultation with Secretary Baker. For the last twenty years Mr. Scott has been in the public eye. Before becoming private secretary to Booker T. Washington he attracted attention as a newspaper man, first on the Houston Post, Houston, Tex., and later as editor of the Texas Freeman. He also served as private secretary to the famous Texas politician, Wright Cuney. In the early days of Tuskegee Mr. Scott became private secretary to Booker T. Washington and for eighteen years served with great credit in a confidential capacity to the celebrated Negro leader, proving a most valuable and trusted assistant. It was Mr. Scott who framed the platform and handled the machinery of the National Negro Business League, who managed all the many trips that Booker T. Washington made through the Southern and Atlantic States, and who in all detail work of Tuskegee Institute as well as in the public work upheld the hands of his chief. He has a wide acquaintance and is the author of several pamphlets and books, among which are "Is Liberia Worth Saving?" "Tuskegee and Its People," and "Booker T. Washington, Builder of a Civilization." RACE SOLDIERS FORGOTTEN Dayton, O.—The surprising fact was made known to the public October 4 that Company C, Ninth Battalion, Colored troops, encamped near the Soldiers' Home since June, has not received a cent of money or shred of clothing from the government since the company, 200 strong, went into camp. In some manner the government overlooked the battalion, which is composed entirely of Dayton boys. A large number of the men are without shoes and the majority without underwear. Thus equipped they are compelled to drill six to eight hours a day and often march a total distance of 18 miles. Citizens have become interested and will appeal to the government. ADVOCATE GOOD GOVERNMENT Philadelphia, Pa.—One hundred prominent race men formed an organization known as the Committee of One Hundred, of which Hon. Chris J. Perry is chairman, and donated $1 each toward meeting on Thursday night at the Academy of Music for good government in this city. COTTON PICKERS IN DEMAND; PLANTERS OFFER HIGH WAGE Shreveport, La.—A record breaking price of $1.50 per hundred pounds, nearly three times the usual price in past seasons, is being paid by some planters in north Louisiana, particularly in the Monroe section, for cotton picking. HOWARD UNIVERSITY OPENS Washington, D. C.—F. hundred and fifty-nine students have registered in the academic departments at Howard University. The Freshman and Sophomore classes are as full as usual but the draft, training camp and higher wages have caused many Juniors and Seniors to be absent. The registration is about one hundred and fifty below that of last year. FREIGHT HANDLERS STRIKE IN NEW ORLEANS New Orleans, La.—Approximately 500 union Colored freight handlers quit work here Sept. 24, making a total of about 2,600 dock workers on strike at this port. 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 Editors. George Wells Parker, Contributing Editor and Business Manager. 2 PUTS A PERTINENT QUESTION The American press is becoming ashamed of our large professions of justice, liberty and democracy and the failure to make our conduct square with our creed. The following editorial from "Our Dumb Animals," the splendid magazine published by the National Humane Society, puts a pertinent question: "Nothing reported from the battlefields of Europe has been more brutal more inhuman, than the lynching of a Negro a few weeks ago in Memphis, Tennessee. That shameful affair, followed by the horrors of East St. Louis debauch of arson, torture and murder, at the very hour when the nation is professedly standing as the defender of manhood rights and human freedom, must seem incredible to the civilized world. There are evidently men among us as savage and cruel as any we have denounced across the sea. "Unless the government of the United States sets itself resolutely to protect the sacred rights of its citizens who at last will blame the twelve millions of the Colored race if they rise in determined rebellion to vindicate their rights by the only forces left at their command? No other race has equalled, in patient suffering of injustice and wrong, the Colored race. At times it has almost seemed as if they had won their plea for justice by obedience to the Christian teaching of returning good for evil. But they too are human and the day may be nearer than we think when lowly, enduring patience, outraged beyond measure will give way to the spirit which will demand justice. It was out of this spirit that America was born. "Put yourself, white American citizen, in the Colored man's place! How long would you endure at the hand of your fellow-citizens the cruel injustices that are heaped upon him?" WE ARE DISPLEASED Colored Americans are not skulking behind closed doors to avoid the subscription act. They have enjoyed benefits like others, even aliens, and they would defend the country that has sheltered and blessed them, and the country they have blessed. Unlike aliens from other lands whose citizenship remains abroad and who seem to feel no gratitude or obligation for benefits received; who take delight in criticising the policies of the government and seeking to neutralize its powers. Not of that unenviable class are we. But let it not be thought that we are pleased with the treatment accorded us by the ruling class. We are not pleased with the social status, not pleased with the economic share, not pleased with the civic allowances extended us. We simply want the rights enjoyed by other people, that's all. To be lynched, mobbed, chased about by ruffians, robbed, insulted everywhere because of color, is not to our liking. And what has the President said or done to assure us of good intentions and a purpose to protect all citizens alike?—The National Baptist Union-Review, Nashville, Tenn. A WISE MOVE The administration is to be commended for the wise move it has just made in the appointment of Emmett J. Scott as one of the three civilian advisors to the Secretary of War. There has been well-founded grounds for the belief that the adminitsration has gone out of its way to show its unfriendlines towards the race. Even the most conservative of race leaders like Major Moton, and the most conservative of the race press have not hesitated to express dissatisfaction at the short-sightedness of this policy. Persistence in it would have undoubtedly cooled the ardor of our patriotism. When in future years the early days of America's preparation for its part in this world war are calmly reviewed this country's attitude towards the Colored American will not reflect credit upon the statesmanship of the nation. Atonement, as far as possible, should be made. We are therefore glad that light is breaking, for we love our country, and that the administration has at last shown a disposition to atone for its apparent indifference to a large group of its most patriotic sons. We so interpret the appointment of Emmett J. Scott. He is a young man of proven ability and he will bring to his difficult task a well-trained mind, illuminated by devotion to country and race. He has administrative gifts of a high order and will be able to render splendid service. He will measure up fully to every inch of the requirements demanded of him. The administration has made an excellent selection in Mr. Scott and a wise move in according this recognition to a large class of loyal Americans who had begun to feel that they were not counted. The cause of democracy will gain immeasurably by this well-merited appointment. BUY YOUR LIBERTY BOND Our boys who have gone to the front are offering all to fight for us, for democracy and liberty. They have not asked "Is it a good investment?" They have said it is our duty. They have given up home, father, mother, brother, sister and sweetheart that their dear ones may be saved from the terrors that have come to those across the water. They are entitled to the best—food, clothes, ammunition—that the war may be ended quickly and they may return. It is up to us to see that they get the best. There is one way—the purchase of Liberty Bonds. Every reader of this paper should have one or more Liberty Bonds. The big drive is on. Do your bit—Buy Your Liberty Gold Bond Today. PURCHASE OF BONDS Bonds of the Second Liberty Loan can be purchased by filing out an application blank made on the form prescribed by the Secretary of the Treasury, which can be obtained from any bank or Liberty Loan committee, and sending it or having it sent to the Treasury of the United States or any Federal Reserve Bank or branch accompanied by the payment of 2 per cent of the amount of bonds applied for. These applications must reach the Treasury Department, a Federal Reserve Bank or branch thereof, or some incorporated or trust company in the United States on or before the close of business October 27, 1917. Practically every bank in the United States will willingly receive these applications and handle the whole transaction of the purchase of bonds for any subscriber. PAYMENT OF BONDS A purchaser may pay in full for his bonds at the time of asking his application or, if he so prefers, he can take advantage of the installment plan and pay 2 per cent on application, 18 per cent on November 15, 1917, 40 per cent on December 15, 1917, and the remaining 40 per cent on January 15, 1918. Although so far as the Government is concerned the purchase price for the bonds must be paid as above, nearly every bank in the country will make arrangements by which Liberty Loan Bonds can be paid on an installment plan providing for weekly or monthly payments, and a great many employers will make the same arrangements for their employees. Payment can be made to the Treasury Department or to any one of the Federal Reserve Banks, but purchasers are urged to make their payments to the banks or other agencies with whom they placed their subscriptions. FOOD CONSERVATION This is a most important matter. You are asked to sign a pledge to "do your bit" by substituting one kind of food for another that the government may have food to sustain our soldiers and our allies across the seas. We are all going to do oru part, aren't we? BUYING. YET SAVING We have constantly urged our readers to save some of their money. An opportunity now presents itself not only to save money, but also to help the government by buying a Liberty Bond. This can be arranged for with any bank which will allow you to purchase one by monthly payments. Save your money by buying a Liberty Bond. Sounds funny, doesn't it, that you are urged to buy and yet told that to spend your money for a bond is the best possible way to save it? And yet this is true. Here is one case where you can spend and save and it is a duty you owe to yourself and country to do it. THE MONITOR "WHAT OF THE SMITH CASE?" This is a question we are frequently asked. Here is the answer. The case has not yet been brought to trial although the accused has been arraigned and pleaded "not guilty." The trial will in all probability be held the latter part of this month. His attorneys, Morrison, Seacat, Timlin, and Amos P. Scruggs, a Colored attorney, who has also been retained, are looking after the case. Up to the present $170 has been paid in. More money is needed and will be used wisely, and a due accounting published at the appropriate time. Night schools open next week and all our people who wish to improve themselves in education should attend. Books are furnished free and every opportunity is given those who are anxious to learn. There ought to be a large enrollment of our people both in the grade schools and in the High Schools. Kellom School is situated in the center of a large Colored population and the enrollment there should be correspondingly large. There is no need for ignorance in Omaha. Go to school. "WHEATLESS, MEATLESS, DEFEATLESS" "One wheatless day a week." That will be Tuesday. One meatless day a week, that will be Friday. That will mean a defeatless army across the water. Keep this in mind, wheatless, meatless, defeatless. Obvious Observations When it comes to putting a Liberty Bond over the home plate, Omaha has the field all to her lonesome. France said about a year ago that the English troops were a little slow on the Germans, but she certainly can't breathe a word of such talk now. General Haig doesn't even ask for a second wind. "When Omaha trots into the three million population class and can stage a world's series—" Wake up, Clarence. It's time to eat. The War Department has finally decided what to do with our boys and we know they feel mightily relieved. They are all glad that they don't have to go south. If this weather keeps up a feller will sure have to make the furnace burn up some good coin. There are two things you must not forget to do: Buy a Liberty Bond and pay your subscription. "Oh, vair, Oh, vair vas mein liddle U-poats, Oh, vair, Oh, vair, can dey be?" —Extract from the Kaiser's lullaby. The gas is low this week and the machine has to stop. Thanking you for your kind attention, we will now take up a collection for more gas. Some long-whiskered philosopher once enunciated the magnificent proclamation that nothing on earth or seas or sky ever happened that had no use. Said wise machine spoke some wisdom and chilly mornings come into question. The deep point about a chilly morning is that it injects some hustle into the handsome anatomy of the slowest dude on earth. Along about four a. m. he lies dreaming of watching a hula hula dance in a balmy garden of Hawaii, but at four thirty when the alarm clock warbles its dainty song he falls out of bed and wakes up thinking that he is exploring the polar regions. He makes a bee line for the window and then makes a dive for the bath room. He is shivering at a rate that will make the vibrations of a guitar string measure up to the journeyings of a sick snail. He starts to take the morning sponge, but with a sensational gulp as the sponge touches the velvety surface of his epidermis, he changes his mind. He jigs Steamboat Bill as he hashes his profile and then ducks back to room number 25. If his employer ever called him slow, Mr. Employer ought to be operating a moving picture machine on friend leading man climbing into his clothes. No fireman ever danced into his duds faster than friend performer. By this time he begins to feel better. The red corpuscles begin to skip and hop along the bright arterial ways and the fresh air makes his chest stick out like a war balloon. A gentle breakfast tops things off nifty and then a brisk walk to eight hours labor. The first thing he does after hanging up his hat is to tell the guy next to him how he enjoys chilly mornings, how he put over the cold sponge and how he is feeling finer than a Strad fiddle worth a hundred thousand. The guy next him takes an earful and says it's the truth, although he knows it's all bull. He went through the same thing himself. GO TO SCHOOL SKITS OF SOLOMON Chilly Mornings. Always be a gentleman. Our Women and Children Conducted by Lucille Skaggs Edwards Courage isn't a brilliant dash, A daring deed in a moment's flash, It isn't an instantaneous thing Born of despair with a sudden spring, It isn't a treasure of dickered hope Or the final tug at a slipping rope, But it's something deep in the soul of man That is working away to serve some plan. Courage isn't the last resort, In the work of life or the game of sport, It isn't a thing that a man can call At some future time when he's apt to fall, If he hasn't it now, he will have it not, When the strain is great and the pace is hot. For who would strive for a distant goal, Must always have courage within his soul. Courage was never designed for show, It isn't a thing that can come and go, It's written to victory and defeat And every trial a man may meet. It's part of his hours, his days and Back of his smiles and behind his tears. Courage is more than a daring deed. It's the breath of life and a strong man's creed. —Edgar A. Guest, in the Detroit Free Press. There will be a meeting at the Home Wednesday afternoon at 2:30. All members are urged to be present. The Board of Directors and the Advisory Board of the N. W. C. A. held an enthusiastic joint meeting at the residence of M. F. Singleton Tuesday evening. Mrs. James G. Jewell is chairman of a committee which is making plans for the largest charity ball ever held in Omaha, for the benefit of the Old Folks' Home. Watch for the date. The N. W. C. A. is pleased to announce that Dr. J. H. Hutten has accepted membership on the Advisory board. Mr. Albert Hurt, of Kearney, Neb., was a visitor at the Home during the past week. The N. W. C. A. reports the following donations from May 1 to October 1, 1917: Mrs. A. Bowler, 1 sheet, 1 carpet ball. Mrs. Alice Stewart, 2 white aprons. Miss E. Smith, porvisions, $1.50. Mrs. Geo. Watt, clothing. CHURCH OF ST. St. Ph. ON TWENTY Easily Within Walk If You Are a If You A Come Please accept seats Mrs. Laws, cherries. Mrs. Newby, curtains, vegetables. Mrs. W. W. Spencer, vegetables. Mr. G. W. Hansett, 100 lbs. ice per week. Mr. Lon Gregory, 100 lbs. ice per week. Mr. W. H. Jackson, carpenter work. Mrs. E. R. West, 16 glasses of jelly, clothing. Mrs. Sadie Blue, dried fruit, rice, canned goods. Mrs. W. M. Davis, vegetables. Mrs. C. B. Frederick, meat. Mrs. R. H. Lawrie, provisions, $5.00. Mr. W. W. Spencer, services during illness. Mrs. Lizzie Stewart, 1 parlor suite, 1 chicken, fruit jars, vegetables, services during sickness. Mrs. Josephine Holmes, provisions, $4.50. Mr. Mack, care of lawn during summer. Mrs. I. Bailey, Mrs. G. D. Gordon, Mrs. Mack, flowers for Founders' day, Thompson, B The Fashion Wom Established is chairman making plans all ever held of the Old THIS IS A PICTURE OF St. Philip's Episcopal C IN TWENTY-FIRST ST., BETWEEN NICHOLAS AND Easily Reached From All Parts of City By Stre Within Walking Distance of a Large Number of Col If You Are a Member of the Episcopal Church this Know Where It Is. If You Are Not a Member of the Church, You Oug Come to the Services Anyway and Get Acqua SUNDAY SERVICES CHURCH OF ST. PHILIP THE DEACON OMAHA, NEB. St. Philip's Episcopal Church Holy Communion, 7:30 a. m. Church School (Sunday School) 10 a. m. Holy Communion and Sermon, 11 a. m. Evening Prayer and Sermon, 8 p. m. lease accept this as a personal invitation to attend seats are free. Everybody is welcome. It's Heavenly Father's House—Come. JNO. ALBERT WILLIAM COURAGE N. W. C. A. NOTES Mrs. W. G. Wood, cherries and vegetables. os. ice per inter work. es of jelly, fruit, rice, tables. at. ions, $5.00. ices during charlor suite, tables, serv- In school we As in vac What spoils And often If we pass And when She comes Before w Then once Because A baby one What do Cash Donations. Mrs. Geo. Joslyn ..... $20.00 Mr. Henry Brown ..... 2.00 Mrs. Edgar Scott ..... 1.00 Miss Naomie Towle ..... 1.00 Mr. Amos Scruggs ..... 1.00 Mrs. Elizabeth Sarson ..... 1.00 Major Turner ..... 1.00 Mrs. Terry ..... .20 Mr. Curtis ..... .25 Mrs. Lee ..... .25 Gratefully acknowledged, Cecilia W. Jewell, Pres. Louise H. Gray, Secy. on, Belde Fashion Centre Women Established 1886 GROVE METHODIST CHURCH 22nd and Seward Sts., Omaha, Neb. --- THE TROUBLE WITH SCHOOL It isn't school that I dislike; It's only maps and books, The exercises and the tests— And sometimes teachers looks! In school we boys are mostly "chums," As in vacation days; What spoils it all are rules and sums, And often teacher's ways! If we pass notes she makes a fuss, And when we're playing ball, She comes and rings the bell for us Before we're through at all! Then once she punished Billy Wray Because he brought a rat— A baby one—to school one day! What do you think of that? There is one way that I can see— It's very simple, too— To make school what it ought to be, And I'll tell it to you: Just let us boys have all the fun That lies within our reach, And, honestly, as soon's we're done We'll let the teacher teach! Good morals means happiness and good health. We as a people should cultivate good morals. Save your money. Buy homes. Educate your children. Attend night school. Go to Church. Belden & Co. Center for men ```markdown ``` A Church Where All Are Welcome Services Sunday School, 10 a. m. Preaching, 11 a. m., 8 p. m. League, 6:30 p. m. Florence P. Leavitt Club, Monday afternoon. Prayer Meeting, Wednesday Evening. W. H. M. S. Thursday Afternoon Ladies' Aid, Friday Afternoon. GRIFFIN G. LOGAN, Res. 1628 N. 22nd. Web. 5003 GOOD MORALS Events and Persons Mrs. Myrtle Moore and Miss Olethea Russell entertained the younger set at a dancing party at Peterson Hall Wednesday night, complimentary to Mrs. A. W. Serrant of Chicago. Mrs. Marie England of 2518 Patrick avenue left Monday for a visit with relatives and friends in Chicago. Enroute home she will visit her sister, Mrs. S. J. Moody, at Davenport, Ia. The O. N. E. Club will give a masquerade ball on Halloween at the Mecca. Pleasant Green Baptist church has made a payment of $200 on a church site at Twenty-sencond and Paul streets. The Rev. J. Costello is pastor. Mrs. Plumer Walker has collected and turned over to Mr. Chas. Butler the sum of $20.25 to apply on the artificial leg for Louis Carr. Miss Mary Johnson, youngest daughter of Archdeacon Johnson, of Little Rock, Ark., arrived in the city Sunday morning from Chicago, where she has been visiting her brother and will be the guest of her sister, Mrs. L. C. Sayles, 2720 Ohio street. Don't be a slacker. Attend the masque halloween ball at the Mecca, given by the O. N. E. Club.—Adv. Rev. W. T. Osborne will preach his final sermons at St. John's A. M. E. church Sunday morning and evening, and will leave some time during the week for his new field of labor. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Stephens entertained at dinner on Friday, Rev. and Mrs. W. T. Osborne. Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Johnson entertained at an elaborate dinner in honor of Rev. and Mrs. W. T. Osborne. Other guests were, Mr. and Burrell Watson and Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Mortimer. Hair growing and hair preservation, scalp treatment, manicuring and massage. Smith, Chiles & Wheeler, 2414 North 24th. Webster 3024.—Adv. Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Napier entertained at dinner on Sunday Rev. and Mrs. W. T. Osborne. Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Ray had them as dinner guests on Wednesday and Rev. and Mrs. W. S. Metcalf on Friday. Mrs. Belle Johnson entertained at her home on Thursday evening Rev. and Mrs. W. T. Osborne. Mrs. W. T. Osborne was the recipient of beautiful crochet yokes from Mesdames F. J. McCullough and Beatrice Napier. Also a beautiful hand painted picture from Mrs. Wm. Ricks and family. Mrs. Alice Avery gave a beautiful luncheon in honor of Mrs. W. T. Osborne at her home on Erskine street. The ladies all brought pretty and useful gifts and presented them to Mrs. Osborne. Plain sewing done. Children's clothes a speciality. Mrs. L. Johnson, Webster 1621.—Adv. Rev. and Mrs. Osborne will be entertained at breakfast Monday by Mrs. Ellen Golden and at dinner by Mr. and Mrs. Burrell Watson. Mr. and Mrs. Austin Serrant were guests of Dr. Craig Morris at the Brandeis theatre and of Mr. Guy Robbins at the Orpheum last week. Ladies tailoring and dressmaking. Mrs. E. M. January, 2310 N. 25th St. Webster 1483.—Adv. Mrs. A. W. Serrant, who has been the guest of her sister, Mrs. Jasper Brown, for the past three weeks, was a dinner guest of Mrs. Hazel Turner of Council Bluffs on Sunday. Mrs. Oliver Willis entertained at a family reunion on Sunday evening in honor of her sister-in-law, Mrs. Serrant, and also Mr. and Mrs. Buford. Covers were laid for ten. Dr. J. H. Hutten left yesterday for the officers' training camp at Fort Des Moines in his car, accompanied by his son, Jesse, and the Rev. Jno. Albert Williams. Smoke John Ruskin 5e Cigar. Biggest and Best.—Adv. Mrs. Rosa Bolden has rented a booth at the Poro College and her trade is growing rapidly. Mrs. Hattie Hill, who has been a student at the Poro College for the past four weeks, will graduat ethis week and will have possession of oBooth No. 3 at the college. For dressmaking, call Miss Alexander. 2413 N. 29th st. Web. 3927. Mrs. Alice Bush, of Lincoln, Nebr. is in the city visiting her cousin, Mrs. Frances Smith, 1334 Ogden St. W. B. Brown, of the Colbert Apartments, left for the Springs and Clairmore, Ohio. Subscribe for The Monitor. $1.50 a year and worth it. The Progressive Club of Zion Baptist Church, will have their annual luncheon at the home of Mrs. J. H. Russell, 2924 Erskine, on October 25, from 2 to 8:30 p. m. Miss Lutie Bryant returned home last week after a long vacation among the Minnesota lakes. The families of Wm. Hamilton, J. T. Smallley, Robert Preyor and Jno. Ford arrived from the south this week. Try our scientific method of treating the scalp. We positively grow hair or money refunded. Electric massage for scalp and face. System taught. Sterilized equipment. Steam heated booths. All work private. JONES PORO CULTURE COLLEGE, 1516 North 24th St., Anna Evans, Webster 5450 and Harney 5100—Adv. For real estate, loans, insurance and investments, see Eugene Thomas first. Rooms 413-14 Karbach Block, 15th and Douglas. Phone Douglas 3607.—Adv. Smoke John Ruskin 5c Cigar. Biggest and Best.—Adv. FOOD CONSERVATIONISTS TO MEET IN OMAHA SOON A mammoth state-wide convention of all interested in food conservation and the pledge card campaign, which will be held during the week of October 21 to 28, will be held in Omaha the latter part of this week, either October 17, 18 or 19. A representative from Washington will be present to enlighten the Nebraska workers on the phases of the campaign and put them on edge for the big drive which opens Monday, October 28. "FOOD WILL WIN THE WAR" is the slogan of the administration, and food must be furnished at all hazards. "That Nebraska will respond, there is not a question of a doubt," says Mr. Wattles. "We expect a seventy-five per cent pledge at the least. Nebraskans are loyal and staunch. All they need to know is what they are expected to do and they will come through. They understand, now, that this pledge means that they will assist in every way to furnish food." NEWS OF ION BAPTIST CHURCH The Mission Circle will be entertained in the rest room of the church next Thursday evening that they may hear the result of the fifth annual banner day held by the church October 11. The Matrons' Club will meet this week with Mrs. Hill, 2330 North 26th street. The Wide Awake Club was entertained Friday, October 7, by Mrs. Allen Jones, 2425 Ohio street. After arrangements were made for their participation in the Harvest Home Gathering the following program was rendered: Recitation. Mrs. Lola Marshal; solo by Mrs. Mae Steward, and a select reading by Mrs. Estelle Craig. A dainty luncheon was served by the hostess. Any strangers in the city are cordially invited to come and join the workers of "Zion" that the good work may continued. MISS GALLOWAY WILL GIVE RECITAL Miss Frances Galloway, who will be heard in piano recital at Grove M. E. Church next Thursday night, comes highly recommended by the best musical critics in the country. She entered Chicago Musical College under the patronage of Mrs. Philip D. Armour and the president of the college. Dr. Florence Ziegfeld says of her that "as a thorough musician, Miss Galloway is a credit to the Colored race." The testimonials of her proficiency are gratifying and she should be greeted by a large audience. Be sure to attend the ninth anniversary of Ak-Sar-Ben Temple No. 254, which will be celebrated by a plate luncheon Thursday, October 18, from 2:30 to 10 p. m., at the residence of Mrs. Frank Stewart, 3015 Manderson street. Tickets 35 cents. Persons purchasing five or more tickets can get them for 25 cents. Mrs. C. H. Harris, Princess; Mrs. W. M. Rose, Secretary.—Adv. ST. PHILIP'S CHURCH NOTES The usual services will be held Sunday at the appointed hours. Next Thursday, St. Luke's Day, will be the twenty-sixth anniversary of Father Williams' ordination to the priesthood. There will be a celebration of the Holy Communion at 7:00 a. m., and at 10 a. m., at which services he hopes there will be a good attendance. All friends and members who made subscriptions on the mortgage indebtedness of the church are reminded that the first half of the subscription is now due and payments will be appreciated. Prompt payment will save interest. PURCHASE HOME Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Miller have purchased through the Western Real Estate Co., of which Mr. Eugene Thomas is manager, the fine modern home of Mr. A. Tobias, well known South Omaha contractor. Their new home is located at 5232 South 23d St. THE MONITOR THE LIBERTY LOAN By W. G. McAdoe, Secretary of the Treasury. For the purpose of equipping with arms, clothing and food our gallant soldiers who have been called to the field; maintaining our Navy and our valiant tars upon the high seas; providing the necessary means to pay the wages of our soldiers and sailors and, if the bill now pending in the Congress passes, the monthly allowances for the support of their dependent families and to supply them with life insurance; constructing a great fleet of merchant vessels to maintain the line of communication with our brave troops in France, and to keep our commerce afloat upon the high seas in defiance of the German Kaiser and his submarines. Creating a great fleet of aeroplanes, which will give complete supremacy in the air to the United States and the brave nations fighting with us against the German military menace; and for other necessary war purposes. The Congress of the United States has authorized the Secretary of the Treasury to sell to the American people bonds of the United States bearing four per cent interest, with valuable tax exemptions, and convertible under certain conditions into other issues of United States bonds that may be authorized by the Congress. The official circular of the Treasury Department gives full details. There is now offered to the American people a new issue of $3,000,000,-000 of bonds to be known as the Second Liberty Loan. They will be issued in such denominations and upon such terms that every patriotic citizen will have an opportunity to assist the Government by lending his money upon the security of a United States Government bond. It is essential to the success of the war and to the support of our gallant troops that these loans shall not only be subscribed, but over-subscribed. No one is asked to donate or give his money to the Government; but everyone is asked to lend his money to the Government. The loans will be repaid in full with interest at the rate of four per cent per annum. A Government bond is the safest investment in the world; it is as good as currency and yet better, because the Government bond bears interest and currency does not. No other investment compares with it for safety, ready convertibility into cash, and unquestioned availability as collateral security for loans in any bank in the United States. People by thousands ask the Treasury constantly how they can help the Government in this war. Through the purchase of Liberty Bonds every one can help. No more patriotic duty can be performed by those who cannot actually fight upon the field of battle than to furnish the Government with the necessary money to enable it to give our brave soldiers and sailors all that they require to make them strong for the fight and capable of winning a swift victory over our enemies. We fight, first of all, for America's vital rights, the right to the unmolested and unobstructed use of the high seas, so that the surplus products of our farms, our mines and our factories may be carried into the harbors of every friendly nation in the world. Our welfare and prosperity as a people depend upon our right of peaceful intercourse with all the nations of the earth. To abandon these rights by withdrawing our ships and commerce from the seas upon the order of a military despot in Europe would destroy and bring disaster and humiliation upon the American people. We fight to protect our citizens against assassination and murder upon the high seas while in the peaceful exercise of those rights demanded by international law and every instinct and dictate of humanity. We fight to preserve our democratic institutions and our sovereignty as a nation against the menace of a powerful and ruthless military autocracy headed by the German Kaiser, whose ambition is to dominate the world. We fight also for the noble ideal of universal democracy and liberty, the right of the smallest and weakest nations equally with the most powerful to live and to govern themselves according to the will of their own people. We fight for peace, for that just and lasting peace which agonized and tortured humanity craves and which not the sword nor the bayonet of a military despot but the supremacy of vindicated right alone can restore to a distracted world. To secure these ends I appeal to every man and woman who resides upon the soil of free America and enjoys the blessings of her priceless institutions to join the League of Patriots by purchasing a Liberty Bond. Do your bit—Meet O. N. E. Club Hollowe'en night at Mecca Hall. See Big Ghost Walk, new and startling.—adv. Watch your conduct. Wonderful Sales in the Basement MARVELOUS VALUES Some of the Best Offerings of the Year. Brandeis Stores The Bell Hotel 514 South 13th St. NICELY FURNISHED ROOMS Steam Heated Strictly Modern Douglas 4533 1 P. M. to 12 M. Monarch Pool Hall Douglas 3724, 1148 12 M. to 4 A. M. Douglas 1491, 2491 4 A. M. to P. M. Residence, Webster 7661 AUTO EXPRESS Service Day and Night Please Phone All Express Orders to Webster 7651. OUR MOTTO Service First—Courtesy to Patrons. SOUTH & THOMPSON NORTH END CAFE The Place to Eat. 2418 North 24th Street Home Cooking Our Specialty Capt. Thompson, a popular chef, will season your food to taste. John South will deliver it just as it is received in all first class hostelries. Columbia Make the Music All Columbia Records (Domestic or Foreign) all the time. Delivered Free Anywhere. Ask for Catalogue. Quick Service. Write or Phone Or- ders to Schmoller & Mueller Piano Co. Douglas 1623 1311-13 Farnam St. Columbia Distributors. Our Fall Hats are Beauties. Complete line now ready. $2.50 WOLF'S 1421 Douglas Street Start Saving Now One Dollar will open an account in the Savings Department of the ED. F. MOREARTY, Attorney-at-Law Bee Building. NOTICE TO NON-RESIDENT DEFENDANT. To Nettie E. Thornton, Non-Resident De- fendant. Notice is hereby given that on the 25th day of June, 1917, Oscar H. Thornton, as plaintiff, filed his petition against you in the District Court of Douglas County, Nebraska, the object and prayer of which is to obtain a decree of divorce from you on the grounds of desertion for a period of more than two years prior to the filing of said petition. On September 26, 1917, Honorable Arthur C. Wakeley, judge of said Court, issued an order that service of the notice of the filing of said petition be had upon you by publication. You are therefore required to have said petition before the 5th day of November, 1917, or the allegations of said petition will be taken as true, and a divorce as therein praved for granted. MEN OSCAR H. THORNTON Plaintiff. "The Utmost in Candy" THE O'BRIEN CO. Candy Makers BONOFF New Cloak and Suit 1409 Douglas St. Former Proprietor of the New Sample Store. Wonderful Selection of New Cloak Dresses, Skirts, and Fun SPECIAL SALES EVERY W Come to Us and We Will Treat You PIANO RECITABLE BY ISS FRANCIS GALLOW Post Graduate of Chicago Musical College CHICAGO'S FAVORITE PIANIST At GROVE M. E. CHURCH 22nd and Seward Streets THURSDAY, OCTOBER 18, 1 At 8 p. m. Sharp. For Auspices of Epworth League and Sunday Benefit Mortgage Indebtedness. Galloway will be assisted by Mesdames J. C. Ida Baker, Maud Brown, Mary De Maste Dallas, Texas, and others. Admission: Adults, 25 Cents; Children, 10 C You Don’t Come Across, the Kaise Our boys have given up all to fight for de liberty and you. Do Your Bit. Buy a Liberty Gold Our boys are entitled to the best food, clo nition. They must have these necessities. SIMPLICITY SIMPLICITY BONOFF'S New Cloak and Suit Store 1409 Douglas St. Former Proprietor of the New York Sample Store. Wonderful Selection of New Cloaks, Suits, Dresses, Skirts, and Furs SPECIAL SALES EVERY WEEK Come to Us and We Will Treat You Right. PIANO B B MISS FRANCIS Post Graduate of Ch CHICAGO'S FAW A GROVE M. 22nd and Se THURSDAY, OCT At 8 p. m Under Auspices of Epworth Benefit Mortgage Miss Galloway will be assist Ida Baker, Maud Bro Dallas, Texas Admission: Adults, 25 C If You Don't Come A Our boys have given u and liberty and you. Do Your Bit. Buy Our boys are entitled munition. They must have PIANO RECITAL BY Post Graduate of Chicago Musical College. CHICAGO'S FAVORITE PIANIST Miss Galloway will be assisted by Mesdames J. G. Jewell, Ida Baker, Maud Brown, Mary De Master, Dallas, Texas, and others. If You Don't Come Across, the Kaiser Will Our boys have given up all to fight for democracy and liberty and you. Do Your Bit. Buy a Liberty Gold Bond Our boys are entitled to the best food, clothes, ammunition. They must have these necessities. Without them they cannot win for you. Liberty Gold Bonds It's your duty—yet it is Government, the best in the a loan and will pay you 4 p The Kaiser takes his money What More Buy a Liberty Any Bank Will Take VISIT OUR STORE AND New Fall Suits at the follow $10.00, $12.00, $15.00, $18.00 We are agents for Marcus PALACE CL S. E. Corner 14th Hotel Cuming Douglas 2466 Liberty Gold Bonds Furnish the Ammunition It's your duty—yet it does not cost you a cent government, the best in the world, is only asking man and will pay you 4 per cent on a sure inv Kaiser takes his money away from his people What More Do You Want? Buy a Liberty Gold Bond Today Any Bank Will Take Your Application Now VISIT OUR STORE AND SEE OUR DISPLAY New Fall Suits and Overcoats at the following prices: 10.00, $12.00, $15.00, $18.00, $20.00, $22.50, we are agents for Marcus Ruben's Waiters and Outfits. PALACE CLOTHING C S. E. Corner 14th and Douglas Streets. Liberty Gold Bonds Furnish the Ammunition It's your duty—yet it does not cost you a cent. Your Government, the best in the world, is only asking you for a loan and will pay you 4 per cent on a sure investment. The Kaiser takes his money away from his people. Buy a Liberty Gold Bond Today Any Bank Will Take Your Application Now. New Fall Suits and Overcoats at the following prices: $10.00, $12.00, $15.00, $18.00, $20.00, $22.50, $25.00 We are agents for Marcus Ruben's Waiters and Cooks' Outfits. AMUSEMENTS Rex Theatre Ed Gavin and His Tango Girls in "GLORY BE TO PETER" All New Songs and Dances Every Afternoon and Evening 1316 Douglas Street A Riot of Fun—Don't Miss It ONOFF'S Cloak and Suit Store 1409 Douglas St. Inner Proprietor of the New York Sample Store. Wearful Selection of New Cloaks, Suits, Dresses, Skirts, and Furs SPECIAL SALES EVERY WEEK To Us and We Will Treat You Right. RECITAL BY RICIS GALLOWAY of Chicago Musical College. FAVORITE PIANIST At M. E. CHURCH and Seward Streets OCTOBER 18, 1917 8 p. m. Sharp. North League and Sunday School— Mortgage Indebtedness. Assisted by Mesdames J. G. Jewell, Brown, Mary De Master, Texas, and others. 25 Cents; Children, 10 Cents. To Across, the Kaiser Will open up all to fight for democracy Buy a Liberty Gold Bond led to the best food, clothes, am- have these necessities. Buds Furnish the Ammunition it it does not cost you a cent. Your in the world, is only asking you for 4 per cent on a sure investment. money away from his people. More Do You Want? City Gold Bond Today Take Your Application Now. AND SEE OUR DISPLAY OF Suits and Overcoats following prices: , $18.00, $20.00, $22.50, $25.00 Mercus Ruben's Waiters and Cooks' Outfits. CLOTHING CO. 44th and Douglas Streets. 1916 CUMING STREET Comfortable Rooms—Reasonable Rates D. G. Russell, Proprietor ALAMO DeLUXE ICE CREAM GARDEN Open Every Evening Cabaret Entertainment Special Dance Every Monday and Thursday Evening. De Luxe Matinee Every Sunday Afternoon KILLINGSWORTH BROS. Webster 2861 Proprietors 4 Lincoln Department Anita M. Taylor, Call L9810 9 a. m. to 3 p. m. Gideon Band held a social and business meeting Thursday evening at the home of Mrs. Rosa Adair. The evening was both pleasant and profitable, $8.00 being cleared at the social. Mrs. Anna Arbuckle, grandmother of Mr. Nimrod Ross, died Tuesday morning at 1:30 a. m. at her home, 2104 No. 29th street, at the age of 103 years. The funeral was held Wednesday afternoon at Mattews' chapel, Rev. B. Hillman officiating. There will be a special meeting of the social arrangements committee of the Optimistic Set Thursday afternoon to further arraengements for a Hallowe'en ball. The entire committee will please be present. Mr. Roy McAllister left Monday morning for Omaha. Mr. McAllister has been in Lincoln for the past six months employed at Jenquenz's Sanitary Lunch Room. Rev. J. W. Webb, of Chicago, preached a splendid sermon Sunday morning at Baptist Church. Rev. Mr. Webb gave an illustrated lecture Tuesday evening, Oct. 9, at Mt. Zion Baptist Church, 12th and G streets. Mrs. M. J. Holmes, of Clay Center, Kansas, is visiting her sons, Messrs. Lewis and Lester Holmes. Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Holmes have also as their guest Miss Lola Jeffries, Mrs. Holmes' sister. The Davis Club met Tuesday afternoon at the residence of Mrs. Thomas Coleman. Miss Davis, of Philadelphia, Pa., will give a recital of both musical and elocutionary numbers Friday, October 5th at the A. M. E. Church. Mrs. J. C. Collins is slightly improved this week after a long and rather severe illness. Mrs. Lulu B. Moore, superintendent of the Baptist Sunday School, is very grateful for the splendid quarterly report, which shows $95.43 collected; $61.16 paid out and the balance $34.27 in the treasury. Class No. 6 carried off the banner for the fourth time. The senior stewardess board of the A. M. E. Church met Tuesday afternoon at the home of their president, Mrs. O. J. Burckhardt, 1236 Washington street. Kev. and Mrs. J. S. Payne attended the annual conference of the A. M. E. Church at Coffeyville, Kans. The funeral of Edward Hale, aged 21 years, who died in Spokane, Wash., last week, will be held Wednesday afternoon at Brown and Doyle's chapel. Mrs. Robert Johnson, Miss Sarah K. White and Mr. G. C. Walker spent last Wednesday in Omaha, attending the Ak-Sar-Ben festivities. During their short stay they were splendidly entertained by R. H. Johnson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Johnson. Other visitors to Omaha last week were: Mrs. Preston Graves, Mrs. Hattie Conrad, Mr. Ernest Graves, Mr. and Mrs. L. P. Gates, Mr. and Mrs. Calude Shipman, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Crews, Mrs. Louis Holmes, Miss Lola Jeffries, Mrs. James Walker, his sister, Miss Viola Walker, and Miss Ruth Collins. Mr. Fred C. Williams, of Omaha, representative of The Monitor, spent last Wednesday and part of Thursday in Lincoln, the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Al Taylor. The Optimistic Set will meet Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Earl McWilliams. Pay your debts. Houston, Texas.—Bert Smith, a Colored man, was lynched by a mob near Gose Creek. District Attorney Crooker and Sheriff Hammond immediately started an investigation with the result that eleven complaints charging murder were filed Saturday in Justice J. M. Ray's court and eight men are under arrest, held with out bail. It is easy to guess what the result will be. GREEK FINED FOR Reading, Pa.—Charged with refusing to serve Colored people in his restaurant, contrary to the act of May 19, 1887, passed by the Pennsylvania legislature, George E. Thomas, a Greek restaurantur, was called for trial September 24. Solomon Williams and wife were the complaining witnesses. Thomas was found guilty and fined for violating the law. THE SMITH DEFENSE FUND Please bear in mind that contributions are requested for the defense of Smith, who is being held for the murder of Mrs. C. L. Nethaway. Send in your contributions. "Not rendering evil for evil." South Side Notes Mrs. Bessie Johnson gave a dinner party Sunday afternoon from 2 to 5 for Mr. Taggart, of Chicago, at her home, 2720 Drexel street. Mr. Taggart is a brother of Rev. G. A. Taggart. Those present were: Mrs. Taggart, of Chicago, Rev. and Mrs. Taggart, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Andrews, Mr. and Mrs. Denman, Miss Zirgie Thompson, Miss Jackson, Mr. and Mrs. Johnson. LODGE DIRECTORY Omaha Lodge No. 146, A. F. and A. M., Omaha, Neb. Meetings first and third Fridays of every month. Lodge room 24th and Charles. P. H. Jenkins, W. M.; Wynn McCulloch, Secretary. Keystone Lodge No. 4, K. of P., Omaha, Neb. Meetings first and third Thursdays of each month. H. A. Hazzard, C. C., J. H. Glover, K. of A. R. and S. Weeping Willow Lodge No. 9596, G. U. O. of O. F., meets second and fourth Thursdays of each month at U. B. F. Hall, 24th and Charles. R. S. Gaskins, N. G.; T. H. Gaskins, P. S. International Order No. 631 Colored Engineers and Portable Hoisting Enginemen meets at 2225½ Lake street first and third Wednesday in each month. W. H. T. Ransom, president; J. H. Headly, Cor. Sec.; J. H. Moss, Rec. Sec.; S. L. Bush, Treas. A LETTER OF THANKS Pensacola, Fla., Oct. 8, 1917. Mr. George Wells Parker, Omaha, Nebraska. Dear Sir—I want to thank you so much for sending the body of my husband home to me. I feel that I can not thank you enough. But I am so sorry that he had to go so far away from home to die, yet God knows best and I believe in Him. Still it is hard for me to bear. Sylvester was my sole and only support and I had expected to leave for Omaha the day I received the telegram that he was dead. I also want to thank the undertaker for taking such good care of his body, because his flesh was so soft and life-like that it didn't seem he was dead. Please write me how he died and what were his last words, if you can find them out. Truly yours, Mrs. Rose Lee Keyser, 618 West Zarragossa Street 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. HOUSE FOR SALE. INVESTMENTS AND BUNGALOW For Colored, 5 room bungalow in choice section. Terms. Also down town corner, old houses, new roofs, rents $432; $3750 to close estate. Red 7401. 512 Paxton Block. HOUSES FOR RENT To Rent—Five room furnished house to couple without children. Phone Harney 315 and ask for Mrs. Wallace. 5-room house, paved street,4417 So. 27th St., 60 ft. iot, $1,500. Doug. 2842. HANDLER AND ROBINS HANDLER AND ROBINS Fire and Tornado Insurance FURNISHED ROOMS FOR RENT. Neatly furnished modern room for rent. Call Webster 4716. Mrs. D. Bowen, 2524 North 25th St. Two furnished rooms with board for gentlemen, Mrs. E. J. Toddy, 2117 Grant street. Webster 5344. For Rent—Furnished room, modern. 1107 North 19th St. Mrs. T. L. Johnson. Neatly furnished rooms. Hot and cold water. On Dodge and 24th street car lines. Mrs. Anna Banks, 924 North 20th street. Telephone Douglas 4279. For Rent.—Furnished room in modern home. On car line. 2409 Blondo street. Webster 6376. For Rent.—Modern furnished rooms. 2320 North 28th Ave. Phone Webster 2058. For Rent.—Modern furnished rooms, 2320 North 28th ave. Webster 2058. Furnished room; modern home; gentlemen preferred. 2711 North 26th st. Mrs. E. Ennis. (4t) For Rent.—Nice front room, 2521 Miami in private family. Furnished rooms, 1817 Izard. Tyler 1609. For Rent—Nice large front room, also other rooms, 2317 Charles street, near car line. Webster 4745. Neatly furnished rooms, 1842 North 27th St. Call Webster 2812. For Rent—Neat and sanitary furnished rooms, 2237 Seward St. Mrs. A. E. Jones, Webster 2957.—4t. For Rent. Unfurnished rooms with electric light and water, 2603 Cuming street. Harney 5412. Front parlor for rent in modern home. Private family. Gentleman preferred. $2.00 a week. 2414 Ers- kine St. Webster 4760. For rent—Two modern rooms in private home. G. W. Mack, 2708 Corby street. Furnished rooms, strictly modern, 2620 Burdette street. Webster 5543. Mrs. E. M. Wright. Madame Henderson, hairdresser and manicurist, agent for the celebrated Madame C. J. Walker preparations. The Walker method taught. Diplomas granted. 2539 Burdette St., Omaha, Neb. Phone Webster 1489. 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. 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. 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. Wanted—A man to team on shares. Call Douglas 5701. China painting. Classes Tuesdays and Thursdays. Mrs. D. W. Gooden, 2211 Cuming street. Douglas 5436. Will buy nice second hand rugs and furniture. Call J. S. Bell, Douglas 4533. TRUNKS 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 Builders" 1803 FARNAM STREET Open All Times. Reasonable Prices The Western funeral Home The Place for Quality and Service SILAS JOHNSON Funeral Director Licensed Embalmer in Attendance Webster 248 2518 Lake St. Three things, please remember: Pay your subscription promptly. Get your friends to subscribe. Send us your job printing. Petersen & Michelsen Hardware Co. GOOD HARDWARE 2408 N St. Tel. South 162 STANEK'S PHARMACY Henry Stanek, Prop. PRESCRIPTION EXPERT Cor. 24th and L Sts. Tel. So. 878 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 WANTED. THE BETTER KIND CRONSTROM'S PANTALORIUM LADIES' AND GENTLEMEN'S TAILORING There's a difference. All work done by tailors who know how to keep garments shaped and in condition, something unattainable by pressing machines. Look over your wardrobe and then call Phones: Office, Douglas 3841; Residence, Harney 2156 Reference—Any Judge of the District Court of Douglas County. E. F. Morearty ATTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT LAW 640 Bee Bldg. Omaha, Neb. HOLSUM AND KLEEN MAID Why Buy Inferior When The Best COSTS NO MORE? JAY BURNS BAKING CO. Accordion, side, knife, sunburst or box pleating. Covered buttons, all sizes and styles. Hemstitching, pivot edging, Embroidery beading, braiding, coding, cystet, car work, buttonholes, pernants. Ideal Button & Pleating Co. Douglas 1826 300-310 Brown Bldg. (Opposite Brandels Stores.) The Business World Business Enterprises Conducted by Colored People-Help Them to Grow by Your Patronage. Annie Banks Cecil B. Wilkes BANKS-WILKES Funeral Directors and Embalmers Lady Assistant Satisfaction Guaranteed 1914 Cuming Street Res. Doug. 4379. Office Doug. 3718 PATTON HOTEL AND CAFE N. A. Patton, Proprietor 1014-1016-1018 South 11th St. Telephone Douglas 4445 62 MODERN AND NEATLY FURNISHED ROOMS 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 DR. P. W. SAWYER Dentist 220 So. 13th St. Phone Doug. 7150 Automobile and Horse Drawn Hearses Day and Night JONES & CHILES FUNERAL HOME Lady Attendant Calls answered promptly anywhere Web. 1100 and Web. 204 Licensed Embalmer. 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. 4024 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 Prómpt Delivery Excellent Service Webster 4443 24th and Grant CLEANING PRESSING ALTERING Room 8, Patterson Block 17th and Farnam Streets C. P. WESIN GROCERY CO. OMAHA STOVE REPAIR WORKS, 1206-8 Douglas St. Phone Tyler 20 The Alamo Barber Shop and Pocket Billiard Parlor The 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. Open Saturday fro 8 a. m. to 12 p. m. We carry a full line of choice Cigars, Tobaccos, Candies and Chewing Gum. KILLINGSWORTH & PRICE, Props. Phone Webster 5784. 2416 North 24th Street Blanket and Bedding Sale Started Saturday, Sept. 1st. We are wonderfully prepared, quality and market conditions considered. Better able to serve you than ever before. Thomas Kilpatrick & Co. We Have a Complete Line of FLOWER,GRASS Seeds AND GARDEN Bulbs, Hardy Perennials, Poultry Supplies Fresh cut flowers always on hand Stewart's Seed Store 119 N. 16th St. Opp. Post Office Phone Douglas 977 WATERS BARNHART PRINTING CO OMAHA WANTED! 500 Colored Customers Who Understand the Value of Good Shoe Repairing, H LAZARUS, 2019 Cuming St 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 C. J. CARLSON Shoes and Gents' Furnishings 1514 No. 24th St. Omaha, Neb. GOOD GROCE C. P. WESIN Also Fresh Fruit 2005 Cuming St. REPAIRS AND STOVES, HEATERS, FU PROMPT SERVICE Water Fronts and Water OMAHA STOVE REPAIR WORKS. NORTH SIDE E. W. Killingsworth The Alamo Barber Shop a The Twentieth Century barber mands. We are up to the latest sanitary. Barber shop department Saturday fro 8 a. m. to 12 p. m. W. Tobaccos, Candies and Chewing C KILLINGSWORTH Phone Webster 5784. Your Dollars Will Do Double Duty if you attend our Great Closing-Out Sale of Hayden Bros.' stock of Pianos, Player Pianos, Sheet Music and Musical Merchandise now going on at the warerooms of the Schmoller & Mueller PIANO COMPANY 1311-1313 Farnam Street. ARE YOU SATISFIED with your Dry Cleaner? If not, try the ROYAL DRY CLEANERS BEST WORK AND SERVICE NONE BETTER Call Us First PHONE DOUGLAS 1811 24th St., 1 block north of Cuming Street J. A. Edholm Standard Laundry 24th, Near Lake Street Phone Webster 130 C. H. MARQUARDT CASH MARKET Retail Dealer in Fresh and Salt Meats, Poultry, Oysters, etc. 2003 Cuming St. Doug. 3831 Home Rendered Lard. We Smoke and Cure our own Hams and Bacon. OMAHA THE OFFICE SUPPLY HOUSE PRINTING COMPANY 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 Watch Your Step and Call for Step Lively Corn Ease for Corns, Bunions and Ingrown Nails. For Sale at PEOPLE'S DRUG STORE. 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. TES ALWAYS GROCERY CO. and Vegetables. Telephone Douglas 1098 UPPLIES FOR NACES AND BOILERS ODERATE PRICES Heating Attachments 206-8 Douglas St. Phone Tyler 20 BOOSTERS PETER H. R. C. Price and Pocket Billiard Parlor such as the general public de- t methods of barbering. Everything open from 8 a. m. to 10 p. m. Open carry a full line of choice Cigars, m. & PRICE, Props.. 2416 North 24th Street R. C. Price