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GROWING, THANK YOU! $2.00 a Year. 5c a Copy 92nd Division Win Decorations Entire Unit and Individuals Cited for Bravery Under Fire of Hun Foe— Casualty List Comparatively Small 1,478 Take the "Long Trail." VALIANT DEEDS BEFORE METZ Whole Battalion of the 367th Infantry Awarded the Croix De Guerre—Small Casualty List in Face of Fierce Fighting Considered Miraculous. By Ralph W. Tyler. WITH the American Army in France.—Marbach, Dec. 8.—By command of General Martin, commanding the 92d division, general orders have just been issued commending a number of Colored officers, non-commissioned officers and privates of the 365th infantry for meritorious conduct in action at Bois Fre Haut, near Pont-a-Mousson, November 10 and 11, during the drive on Metz. Those named in this general order were Captain John H. Allen, First Lieutenants Leon F. Stewart, Frank L. Drye, Walter Lyons, David W. Harris, Benjamin F. Ford, Second Lieutenants George L. Gaines and Russell C. Atkins, Sergeants Richard W. White, John Simpson, Robert Townsend, Solomon D. Colston, Ransom Elliott and Charles Jackson; Corporals Thomas B. Coleman, Albert Taylor, Charles Reed and James Conley, and Privates Earl Swanson, Jesse Cole, James Hill, Charles White and George Chaney. In the same general orders the following were cited for bravery in action: Sergeant Isaac Hill, bravery displayed at Frapelle; First Lieut. John Q. Lindsey, for bravery at Lesseux, both of the 366th infantry, and First Lieut. Edward Bates of the 368th ambulance corps, and Sergeant Walter L. Gross of the 366th infantry, for distinguished service near Hominville. In another general order Second Lieutenant Nathan O. Goodloe, of the 368th machine gun company, was commended for excellent work and meritorious conduct. During the operations in the Forest D'Argonne Lieut. Goodloe was attached to the 3d battalion. During the course of the action it became necessary to reorganize the battalion and withdraw part of it to a secondary position. He carried out the movement under a continual machine gun fire from the enemy. General Martin said: "Lieut. Goodloe's calm courage set an example that inspired confidence in his men." General Martin, the new commander of the 92d division, also cited for meritorious conduct near Vienne le Chateau, Tom Brown, a wagoner, who as driver of an ammunition wagon, displayed remarkable courage, coolness and devotion to duty under fire. Brown hauled his wagon, even after his horse had been hurled into a ditch by shells and despite his own painful wounds, worked until he had extricated his horses from the ditch, refusing to quit until he had completed his work, even though covered with blood, from a painful wound. Entire Units Cited for Bravery in Batlte Line. The entire first battalion of the 36th (Buffalos) infantry has just been cited for bravery, and awarded the Croix de Guerre, thus entitling every officer and man in the battalion to wear the distinguished French decoration. This citation was made by the French commission because of the splendid service and bravery shown by this battalion in the last engagement of the war, Sunday and Monday, November 10 and 11, in the drive to Metz. This battalion went into action through a valley commanded by the heavy German guns of Metz, and held the Germans at bay while the 56th regiment retreated, but not until it had suffered a heavy loss. The first battalion was commanded by Major Charles L. Appleton, of New York City, with company commanders and lieutenants Colored. In the 92d division of the American army, 14 Colored officers and 43 Colored enlisted men have been cited for bravery in action and awarded the distinguished service cross. This is a splendid showing, and especially when it is considered that prior to the drive on Metz, Sunday morning, November 10, this division, with the exception of the 368th infantry, had been in no big engagement. Up until November the 10th with the exception of the 368th, which got into action in the Argonne, the 92d had to content itself with making daily THE MONITOR and nightly raids on the German front line trenches to capture prisoners. This, however, required daring and courage, and, in some ways, was more trying and more dangerous than being in a big engagement. A total of 57 citations for meritorious service, with report from one brigade not yet in, is a splendid showing for the 92d division. 92d Has Comparatively Small Casualty List. The total casualties suffered by the 92d (Colored division) since being in France has just been obtained by me. The division suffered a total of 1,478 casualties. Among the killed were six officers, and one officer died from wounds received in action, while 31 enlisted men died from wounds; 40 enlisted men died from diseases; 28 enlisted men were listed as "missing;" 16 officers and 543 enlisted men were wounded, and 39 officers and 661 enlisted men were gassed. The division's number of gassed is unusually large. A reason is, perhaps, that the Colored soldiers in the front line trenches of this division were unusually daring in making raids into the enemy's territory. Considering, especially, the desperate advance the Colored soldiers of this division made out from Pont-a-Mousson the morning of November 10, through a valley swept by the heavy German guns of Metz, and nests of German machine guns, the casualty is slight; for on the morning I saw them make the advance, and knowing the dangerous ground they were to cover to make their objective, it appeared miraculous that the division was not wiped out. The casualty in that advance was, perhaps, as light as it was because of the rapidity with which their line advanced. Officers could not hold them back, and the German guns and soldiers could not stop them. They plunged on to Prey and Pagny, and they rushed into the Bois Frehaut, and held, for 36 hours, after they took it, this place from which picked Morroccan and Senegalese troops were forced to retreat in ten minutes after they had entered it. Occupying this Boise Frehaut for 36 hours against a murderous fire from the enemy, remaining there until hostilities ceased, it is surprising—a miracle, that the casualty list of the 92d division did not mount to many times 1,478. RACE REPRESENTATIVE AT FUNERAL OF COLONEL ROOSEVELT Oyster Bay, L. I., New York.—Emmett J. Scott, Secretary of Tuskogee, Normal and Industrial Institute, of which the late Colonel Theodore Roosevelt was a trustee, attended the funeral services of Colonel Roosevelt, seld here Wednesday, January 8, in Christ Protestant Episcopal Church, and was one of the many sorrowing friends who journeye to this quiet little town to pay his last tribute of respect to the memory of America's acknowledged "first citizen." Mr. Scott came as the official representative of Tuskegee Institute, being so designated by the Executive Council of the school and by the Chairman of the Board of Trustees. He had previously sent Mrs. Roosevelt a telegram of condolence, which has been widely publishse'. Since the death of Booker T. Washington, Mr. Scott has generally been regarded as the most intimate personal friend of Colonel Roosevelt among the Colored people of the land. It so happens that Mr. Scott was the only official representative of the race to witness the last sad rites in honor of the former President at Oyster Bay. It is an incident of no mean importance that, notwithstanding the tremendous pressure for seats in Christ Church, which accommodates but a meager three hundred and fifty, Mr. Scott was readily handed an autograph card, signed by Captain Archibald B. Roosevelt, admitting him to the Christ Episcopal Church and Young's Memorial Cemeter. PUPILS WALK OUT WHEN COURT MAKES DECISION Gallipolis, O., Jan. 14.—White students walked out of the city schools when the common pleas court decided that there could be no restrictions placed on the schools regarding the color of people who attended. The effort was being made by certain citizens to exclude dark faces from the student body, but the courts refused to uphold the evil practice. The white students who walked out are children whose parents are employed in the local factories. THE REV. JOHN ALBERT WILLIAMS, Editor OMAHA, NEBRASKA, JANUARY 18, 1919 ALFONSO BENZEMA THEODORE ROOSEVELT "Gentlemen:—I have never been that it is right to close the door of account of his color. Qualification mortal lines of the lamented Ro. South Carolina delegation in congr. Dr. Crum, as Collector of the Port. "Coming and the Negro in The Interesting History of the Negro As Recalled in "Random Recruit by Colonel A. K. McClure, Years Ago in The THE recent death of Ex-Congressly brings to mind the history of the present generation known to the nation. It will be news to many to been members of both the United representatives. No one has to exit of the race to the national Colonel A. K. McClure, in an article of a Half Century," published in present century. This interesting serial in The Monitor and should ence. The sole surviving member of African descent, who helped to whom Colonel McClure writes, is (retired), author of "Facts of honored resident of Chicago. Covering the period from the army until 1868, when J. Willis Louisiana, knocked for admission McClure says: "Gentlemen:—I have never been taught nor will I ever believe that it is right to close the door of hope in the face of any man, on account of his color. Qualification is the only consideration."—Immortal lines of the lamented Roosevelt when approached by the South Carolina delegation in congress, against the appointment of Dr. Crum, as Collector of the Port of Charleston. "Coming and Overthrow of the Negro in Congress" The Interesting History of the Negro in National Legislative Halls As Recalled in "Random Recollections of a Half Century" by Colonel A. K. McClure, Published Nearly Twenty Years Ago in The Washington Post. THE recent death of Ex-Congressman George H. White, naturally brings to mind the history of the Negro in congress. Those of the present generation know nothing of this interesting history. It will be news to many to learn that several Negroes have been members of both the United States senate and the house of representatives. No one has told the story of the entrance and exit of the race to the national legislative halls better than Colonel A. K. McClure, in an article captioned "Random Recollections of a Half Century," published in the Washington Post early in the present century. This interesting article will be reprinted as a serial in The Monitor and should be preserved for future reference. The sole surviving member of that notable galaxy of men of African descent, who helped to shape national legislation and of whom Colonel McClure writes, is Major John R. Lynch, U. S. A. (retired), author of "Facts of Reconstruction," who is now an honored resident of Chicago. Covering the period from the surrender of the Confederate army until 1868, when J. Willis Menard of the second district of Louisiana, knocked for admission at the door of congress, Colonel McClure says: The Negro race is entirely unrepresented in either branch of the present congress, and I cannot recall a Negro senator, representative or state officer in any one of the northern states. For the full period of a generation, with a single brief exception, the Negro was represented in one or both branches of our national legislature, but he is now retired and apparently without hope of reasserting himself as a factor in national legislation. The story of the rise and fall of the Negro in politics is one of the most interesting of the many strange chapters of our national history during the last generation. When reconstruction came after the surrender of the confederate armies only a few of the more radical leaders of the republican party contemplated universal Negro suffrage in the south, and had Lincoln lived it certainly would not have been attained. It was only when the strong republican house and senate came in direct conflict with President Johnson that it was found to be necessary to enfranchise the Negro and disfranchises the confederates to a large extent to accomplish reconstruction on a basis that promised the mastery of republican power in the south. I believe that Lincoln would have reconstructed the south with a universal Negro suffrage and made a majority of the southern states republican, but when the issue came between congress and Johnson the radical element of the republican leadership was doubly armed, by Johnson's apostasy, in the effort to force uni- --- been taught nor will I ever believe of hope in the face of any man, on man is the only consideration."—Imosevelt when approached by the怒ress, against the appointment of at of Charleston. "Overthrow of in Congress" Negro in National Legislative Halls collections of a Half Century" Published Nearly Twenty Washington Post. Pressman George H. White, natur- of the Negro in congress. Those nothing of this interesting his- learn that several Negroes have States senate and the house of the story of the entrance and legislative halls better than Colcaptioned "Random Recollections the Washington Post early in the article will be reprinted as a be preserved for future refer- of that notable galaxy of men of shape national legislation and of Major John R. Lynch, U. S. A. Reconstruction," who is now an surrender of the Confederate Menard of the second district of at the door of congress, Colonel versal suffrage in the south, and it created a political mastery whose record is one of the most fearful blemishes in the annals of the republic. Universal Negro suffrage was first established in the District of Columbia, where congress has supreme authority, and a territorial government organized with legislative authority, chosen largely by the enfranchised freedmen. A very few years made it an imperative necessity for congress to disfranchise the entire people of the District of Columbia solely to escape the ignorant and profligate rule of the Negro. I happened to be present in the gallery of the senate when Senator Morton, the ablest all-around leader of the republican party, made his final appeal against the passage of the bill repealing the right of suffrage in the District of Columbia. He was a man of broad, practical ideas, and he told the senate in plain terms that the disfranchisement of the Negro in the District of Columbia would be but the beginning of the end, as thereafter congress could make no accusation against the southern states for taking the same action. His appeal was unavailing, as he well knew, and the said republican authority that had enfranchised the Negro under the very shadow of the capitol of the nation was compelled to declare that his disfranchisement had become an imperious necessity to protect property and maintain social order. The southern states which have, by ingenious constitutional de --- Vol. IV. No. 29 (W. ie No. 184) vices, practically disfranchised the Negro have simply followed the teaching of a republican congress and president which disfranchised him in the capital city. The general newspaper reader of the present day knows little of the deep and widespread prejudice among the early republicans against universal suffrage for the Negro. The prejudice against the black man was as strong in the north as in the south. With all the earnest efforts of the republicans to give the Negro freedom and all his legal rights, they shunned him as a political associate and shuddered at his fellowship in official position. It is now more than a generation since the Negro was declared the equal of the white man before the law in every section of the union, and in every northern state the Negroes, as a rule, have voted solidly and uniformly for the republican party; but not a single Negro has ever been elected to congress in any northern state; none has been elected to any state office in the north, with the single exception of one of the western states where a Negro was elected to a subordinate office, falling many thousands behind his ticket, and I can recall but two instances in which the Negro has been elected to any northern legislature—one in Massachusetts and one in Ohio. In Philadelphia, where the Colored voters held the balance of power between the parties for twenty years, the highest position to which any one had been elected was that of councilman, and only one reached that distinction. The first Negro placed on the police in Philadelphia was appointed by Democratic Mayor King fully twenty years after the republicans had proclaimed the entire equality of both races before the law and in the enjoyment of civil rights. In one or two instances republicans of Pennsylvania have placed a wealthy Negro on the electoral ticket, being the only place where one of that race could be safely nominated, and today there are more Colored teachers employed in the single state of South Carolina than are employed in the public schools of all the northern states of the union. Next week! "The Rejection of the Cultured Menard by a Republican Congress and Revells' Admission to the Senate." Watch for it. COLORED MAN AT GREAT BELLEVUE HOSPITAL Dr. Ford Is First of His Race to Serve on Ambulance There. New York, Jan. 14.—Dr. J. B. Ford, a graduate of Howard University, Washington, had the distinction of being the first Colored doctor to take out a Bellevue Hospital ambulance when he answered his first call Wednesday morning. He is twenty-eight years old, and upon his graduation was assigned to Bellevue. The district in which he will answer calls for an ambulance comprises a large part of both the middle east and west side of the city. Dr. Ford will be assigned to service in wards. He received his degree last October, following several years' study in surgery and medicine. MORE COLORED TROOPS ARRIVE New York, Jan. 14.—The United States transport Louisville arrived in port today from France, carrying 964 troops and 573 civilians. Of the troops 878 are Colored soldiers, comprising casual companies No. 1008, 1009, 1068, 1070, 1071 and a headquarters consisting of four officers. These troops will be sent to Camp Mills. Thirteen casual officers and 73 sick and wounded also were aboard. WILL SERVE COLORED IN SOUTHERN DINING CARS Shreveport, La., Jan. 15.—Colored passengers on the Texas & Pacific railroad will be allowed access to dining cars after all white passengers have been served, according to a bulletin issued from the division superintendent's office at Marshal. COLORED CITIZENS OF MEMPHIS TO HAVE COMMUNITY HOUSE Memphis, Tenn., Jar. 14.—At a meeting of the board of directors of the Plymouth Community House, 762 Walker avenue, held Tuesday evening, a program for social activity among the Colored people of Memphis for the coming year was formulated. LIFTING. LIFT. TOO! Annual Meeting of National Association Great Organization Composed of Broad-Minded Americans of Both Races Fighting for Justice Has Successful Year. MEMBERSHIP IS QUADRUPLED Report of Secretary Shows Record of Praiseworthy Achievements. NEW YORK, Jan. 10.—The ninth annual meeting of the National Association of Colored People was held on Monday, January, in New York. The business session was held in the afternoon at the United Charities building and in the evening a mass meeting was held at Carnegie hall on the general subject, "Africa in the World Democracy." The chief business of the afternoon session was the presentation of reports on the work of the Association for the year by the Secretary, John R. Shillady, by Field Secretary James Weldon Johnson, and a statement of the findings of an investigation made by the Assistant Secretary, Walter F. White, into the workings of compulsory work laws and so-called "work or fight" ordinances as affecting Colored people, particauarly women, in certain southern states. Election of Officers. At this session the following officers and members of the Board of Directors were elected: National President, Moonfield Storey, Boston; Vice Presidents, Archibald H. Grimke, Washington; Rev. John Haynes Holmes, New York; Bishop John Hurst, Baltimore; Captain Arthur B. Spingarn, New York; Oswald Garrison Villard, New York; Chairman of the Board of Directors, Mary White Ovington, New York; Treasurer, Oswald Garrison Villard, New York; Director of Publications and Research, W. E. B. Du Bois, New York; Secretary, John R. Shillady, New York; Field Secretary, James Weldon Johnson, New York; Assistant Secretary, Walter F. White, New York; Board of Directors (for three years) George W. Crawford, New Haven; Bishop John Hurst, Baltimore; Paul Kennedy, New York; Joseph Prince Loud, Boston; Dr. William A. Sinclair, Philadelphia; Captain Arthur B. Spingarn, New York; Charles H. Studin, New York; Lillian D. Wald, New York; Rev. G. R. Waller, Springfield, Mass.; Butler R. Wilson, Boston. Previous to the annual meeting, at the December meeting of the Board of Directors, Robert R. Church of Memphis, Tenn., was elected a member of the Board to fill the unexpired term of Dr. John G. Underhill (resigned) of Brooklyn. It was decided at the business session to appoint a committee of seven to take under advisement the structure of the Association, its constitution, the constitution and by-laws provided for branches, the relation of branches to the National Office, including the relation of branch organizations to the Board of Directors and to the nomination and election of board members, this committee to report its conclusions and recommendations to the annual Spring Conference of the Association which will be held some time late in May at a city centrally located yet to be selected, at which conference, lasting the better part of a week, it is expected there will be a large representation of delegates from the Association's branches in the thirty-eight states in which they are now organized. Rosevelt Memorial. The following resolution in regard to the death of Colonel Theodore Roosevelt was passed: "The death of Theodore Roosevelt has removed one of the greatest figures of our country and our time and, in many respects, the greatest friend of the American Negro in public life. Colonel Roosevelt was human and he made mistakes in this as in other matters, but he was always fundamentally right on the Negro. The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People desires to spread upon its records its deep sense of loss at his death and its keen feeling of appreciation of the passion for fairness and right dealing which characterized his thoughts and actions in all his relations with his Colored fellow citizens." Pledge Support to President At the night meeting, resolutions were passed which resulted in the sending of a cablegram to President Wilson pledging him loyal support in his efforts toward the establishment (Continued from Page 7) 2 The Kiddies' Korner FOREWORD. CHILDREN, friends and lovers of children, attention. We invite you to join us in celebrating the opening of the Junior Department of the Monitor, "The Kiddies' Korner." Here we will from week to week assemble those things that pertain to the happiness and growth of children; and we want you to help us. If it is good, send it in. Story, poem, game, stunt, puzzle—anything, if it will make the kiddies happier or better, we want it. If it will give them a chance for self-expression or self-determination, see that it reaches us. Address all matter to The Kiddies' Korner, the Monitor. A New Year's Story. Jimmie was two years old. It was five o'clock New Year's morning when with wide opened eyes and scarcely suppressed excitement he went over all those most wonderful events of the last few days—days which had been the most wonderful of all his life. Before Christmas he had been an eager listener to the stories of a most wonderful Santa, who rode in his reindeer sleigh, high over the tops of the houses and came down the chimneys of good little boys, filled their stockings with candies and nuts and toys and all sorts of good things. Every few minutes during these days he had gone to his mother and said: "Mother, Santa'll come and see me, won't he? I'm so good a boy, I am." And his mother with infinite patience had replied: "Yes, son, he'll come." And he had come. Oh, that wonderful Christmas tree, with its lights and toys and goodies! In memory of it all, with convulsive movement, Jimie pressed, with his chubby brown hand, close to his side, the favorite of them all—his little tin soldier. Christmas day had gone, and the days, which followed had been full of feasting and music and laughter and joy. The house was all in a bustle; every one was getting ready for New Year. He had heard them talking about New Year, but this time he did not ask. In his own childish mind he had reasoned that, since everybody had been busy like this before Christmas, New Year must be the name of another Santa—so, breathless with anticipation, he waited until the household should arise. Soon the household was astir. And when they assembled at family prayer there was a solemnity about it that impressed even Jimmie. In this household, for twenty years, prayers New Year's morning had been an event. With round, big eyes Jimmie watched his father as he pushed aside the big book with the beautiful pictures, out of which he usually read, and took down another. Out of this, in slow, even tones, he read: "I, Abraham Lincoln, President of the United States, by virtue of the power invested in me as Commander-in-Chief of the Army and Navy of the United States in time of actual armed rebellion against the authority and Government of the United States, and as a fit and necessary war measure, for suppressing said rebellion, on the first day of January, in the year of our Lord, 1863, . . . do order and declare that all persons held as slaves within said designated states are, and henceforth shall be free; and that the Executive Government of the United States, including the military and naval authorities thereof, will recognize and maintain the freedom of said persons. . . . And upon this sincerely believed to be an act of Justice, warranted by the Constitution upon military necessity, I invoke the considerate judgment of mankind and the gracious favor of Almighty God." Closing the book and bowing his head, his father had prayed with solemn voice: "Almighty God, our Father, we magnify Thee, we glorify Thee, we adore Thee for Thy great glory and truth and righteousness. "We thank Thee that Thou didst guide the sons and daughters of Ethiopia out of bondage. We thank Thee that Thou dost lead them now out of the night of proscription and prejudice into a new dawn. Continue to bless Thy people, Lord. To Thy humble servants in this household vouchsafe strength and opportunity, if it is Thy will. "For all these blessings, thanks—Amen." All this had been far over little Jimmie's head—by words he could not understand, but wondered at even as he wondered at the moisture he saw in his mother's eyes. But the last few words had impressed Jimmie. Between mouthfuls of oatmeal he had said them over and over again to himself: "For all these blessings—thanks." The holidays were weeks behind. A sudden epidemic influenza had dimmed their joyousness. Upstairs, hovering between life and death, his father lay. His mother had borne the brunt of the nursing. Her springing step was gone. Fear gripped hard at her heart. The light of faith had gone out and left her gaze dull and listless. Her endurance seemed gone. She felt she could bear no more. She was coming in from outdoors and looked up to see Jimmie, who himself had a cold, leaning far out of the window in the cold, bitter January air. She called to his: "Jimmie, close that window and get back into the house." But Jimmie did not heed. She called again, and still he did not move. And because Jimmie already had a cold, and the fear of influenza was upon her, she hastened into the house and with sharp words had spanked his hands and drawn him back into the house. At the unaccustomed severity his lip had twitched a little and dropped; but he did not cry; instead, looking up at his mother, he had said: "For all these blessings—thanks." A sudden calm came into the soul of Jimmie's mother. The sharp fear had gone; the dull ache suddenly seemed lifted. Knowledge that her husband would not die came instinctively. The crisis was over. She did not need the verdict of the doctor, who had come from the city for consultation. She knew! She knew! Stooping and kissing her son, she had gone back into the room, all the wild rebellion gone and faith restored. As for Jimmie, smiling at his little tin soldier, he was building around him a wall of blocks. A. E. H. MISS MADRE PENN A NEW DEPARTMENT The Monitor takes pleasure in announcing that we have added a new department which we are sure will be an attractive feature of this publication, the motto of which is progress and improvement. A Juvenile Department, called "THE KIDDIES' KORNER," will be conducted by Miss Madre Penn, who has eminent qualifications for this work. Not only will the children for whom this department is especially intended find it full of interest, but so will our adult readers. Miss Penn's first articles "A Foreword" and an original story appear in this issue. With Mrs. Lucile Skaggs Edwards conducting the department, "Our Women and Children," and Miss Penn, "The Kiddies Korner," we feel that we have two especially attractive features that will be appreciated by our large and growing family of readers. Miss Madre Penn is a graduate of the Omaha high school and of Howard university, class of 1914, in both of which institutions she made a splendid record. Since graduation she has been engaged in Y. W. C. A. work, being attached to the general New York office, traveling as one of the field secretaries. She has literary ability of high rank and The Monitor is fortunate in having her on its staff. ROOSEVELT: AN APPRECIATION IN THE death of Theodore Roosevelt a major planet fell from the super-realms of our nationalism. He was one of our most popular presidents, an acknowledged political leader and a great citizen. After his entry into politics his successes crowded upon the heels of one another until by the choice of the people he succeeded himself as chief executive of his country. On this occasion his appreciation rose to the high resolve to bear alone all of his executive responsibilities, expressed or implied, and discharge all his duties appertaining thereto regardless of fear or favor. No associate or lieutenant of Roosevelt's was ever asked to share with him a blame that he might wear the laurels of the game. While president scarcely any phase of human activity affecting national politics escaped his observation and scrutiny. Probably no president of our country gave expression more extensively concerning the executive will and action. His "law of worthy life" in the THE MONITOR THE DUCK THE GREY GOOSE GETTING ACQUAINTED white-house was "fundamentally the law of strife." To him the nation could not progress and "move on to better things" except by the "painful effort, grim energy and resolute courage" of those whom the people had chosen to be responsible. His indefatigable industry crowned many of his efforts with glowing success, and merited for his Panama canal achievement the description, "colossal." It has been attributed to Roosevelt as president that he was too impetuous in his executive acts and too uncompromising in his convictions, yet his political policies have been approved as emanating from vision nigh prohhetic. His was the legislative rather than the judicial mind. Learned in the law, he was often at variance with its rules and courts. But he ever stood fast in the law of facts and in the courts his courageous convictions. If he erred in decision, it was his fallacy of mind—not his purpose of heart. He desired our nationalism to fully and completely attain unto the only acceptable ideal of this American democracy, a strong centralized republic. He advocated a distinctively righteous and sovereign national authority fearlessly fair industrially, clean moral and morally and just in the law righteously administered. In any crisis, national or international, he would have had it known that a nation of such authority cannot be too proud to fight nor too ethical or be aggressor so long as the cause is just. As the nation's highest officer he gave marked recognition to genius regardless of race or religion. He sought out men of distinguished abilities and placed them in governmental responsibilities consistent with their accomplishments to contribute to our national ideals. With peerless pride in the progress and principles of his government he looked upon other nations as our "cooperative equals," and by deed indicated that our nation should be democratic enough in its international relations to treat with them upon terms of good faith and friendship. If Americanism means devotion to country, his Americanism stands unquestioned; yet he mediated between Japan and Russia, and forbade unjust discrimination against the Japanese in this country. Roosevelt was a born leader of men who by "painful effort" acquired a profound knowledge of the mechanism of government. His political career is indicative of his undoubted rank as a great political leader of undaunted physical and unswerving moral courage. In his conception of governmental administration the spectacle of a leader following along behind was intolerable whether presented as a fact or a theory. The leadership he represented is champion or creator of public sentiment, but its uncompromising opponent when it smacks of oppression, wrong or injustice. His leader may be a precedent maker or a precedent breaker, and the precedent stands or falls according as to whether or not it permits action to meet the exigencies of the eternal present. Mr. Roosevelt's citizenship exemplifies the most representative—the most comprehensive type—the paragon. It must be said of him that he was heroic in time of peace and patriotic in time of war, and withal taking part in many and interest in all of those things which contributed to humand progress and the preservation of civilization. The war spirit of our country heard its first call in the voice of Roosevelt. His protestations against our nation's neutrality in the face of the sinking of the Lusitania and the mascasre of helpless Armenians by the Turks struck the sublime pitch of a battle hymn. That our nation should resort to the arbitrament of arms was his expressed conviction. In this international crisis his moral and physical courage responded no- THE LAND OF THE LION bly to his expressed conviction in his offer to serve his country. In his death the world lost an international mind; humanity an interracial heart; the nation another of her gifted leaders and patriots. And it came to pass that just before dawn in that celebrated darkest of hours, when the moon and the stars dim their silvery candles, while Roosevelt slept, his physical elements encountered their eternal enemy and inevitable victor—Death; but his unconquored spirit survived—and his soul goes marching on. ST. JOHN'S CHURCH NEWS The REV. W. C. Williams, Pastor Services throughout the whole day were largely attended. From former statistics it was the biggest day that the trustees had ever had. The S. S. was also largely attended. The aim of the recent campaign seemed to have been accomplished. That of an increased attendance and a more loyal school spirit. The celebration of the victors of the campaign was held Saturday in the lecture room of the church. They will partake of the delicacies of the season while the defeated side will also be present to enjoy their "beans." The reading recital by Madame Dimery, of Kansas City, on last Friday night was a grand success. It can truly be said of Madame Dimery "she is a real artist in every sense of the word. Miss Cordella Johnson has been appointed chorister of the S. S. On next Sunday evening the Rev. Mr. Page will preach. He is noted from coast to coast. Come out and hear him. SGT. BAILEY HELPED SAVE ROOSEVELT ROUGH RIDERS Sergeant Isaac Bailey, who was with TroopB of the famous fighting Tenth cavalry, which saved Roosevelt's Rough Riders from being cut to pieces when they were caught in a trap in Cuba in the Spanish-American war has this to say of Roosevelt: "Roosevelt was a great man, in every sense of the word. I knew him personally. He was always ready to extend his hand in welcome or to advise one on any subject. He was ready to help anyone irrespective of race or creed. I admired him for the stand he took in the case of Dr. Crum. Roosevelt was like Generals Guy V. Henry, Grierson, Hatch and Pershing, when he had to take the field, he wanted Colored troops with him. As a fighter I have seen but few to equal him and none to surpass him. Last Sunday the N. A. A. C. P. forum held an interesting meeting at St. John's A. M. E. church. In the absence of the president, the Rev. John Albert Williams, the vice president, Amos P. Scruggs, presided. An interesting program was rendered. The chief feature of the program was a thoughtful, well prepared and well delivered address by Miss Iola Brown on "The Progress of a Race." Miss Brown traced step by step the advancement made by our people from our advent in America up to the present time. Her array of facts was such as to give inspiration and encouragement to all who heard her. The Forum will meet next Sunday afternoon at 4 o'clock at which time another interesting program will be prepared. MISSIONARY MASS MEETING AT BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH A mass meeting of the Woman's Home and Foreign Missionary Society will be held at Bethel Baptist church, South Side, Sunday, January 19 at 2:30 p. m. The Rev. T. A. Taggart will preach and a short program will be rendered. Everybody is going to the Phi Delta Auxiliary hop, January 28, 1919, at U. B. F. and S. M. T. hall.—Adv. --- AILEY W. LEWIS. CORINNE THOMAS. A Classified Directory of Omaha's Colored Professional and Business firms Candies, Tobacco, Drugs, Rubber Goods and Sundries. PRESCRIPTIONS OUR SPECIALTY. THE CRUSADER THE CRUSADER The Greater Negro Magazine. Winning a welcome everywhere. You must have it. A Monthly. One Dollar a Year. 2299 Seventh Avenue, - - - New York City Web. 875 J. HALL - - - Prop. 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USADER New York City THE MONITOR A Weekly Newspaper devoted to the civic, social and religious interests of the Colored People of Nebraska and the Nation, 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 Postoffice 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. Bert Patrick, Business Managers. Fred C. Williams, Traveling Representative. SUBSCRIPTION RATES, $2.00 A YEAR; $1.00 6 MONTHS; 60c 3 MONTHS Advertising Rates, 60 cents an inch per issue. Address, The Monitor, 1119 North Twenty-first Street, Omaha, Neb. Telephone Webster 4243. # IT is a bit out of the true philosophy of the eternal that there is no condition in life but has its compensations. Recently our race press has bemoaned the weakness of the race throughout the world and, with a united voice, cried out to the powers to remember it at the peace table. No doubt but that they will be remembered, but even for the dark races there is a humor in the situation in Europe today and they should thank themselves that their very weakness means their safety. The slogan of permanent peace has gone forth all over the world, but do not even the gods laugh at the sound? Russia and Germany are both in the throes of eternal troubles which bode ill for peace; Poland is fighting a Red army on one hand and a German army on the other and claiming more territory that it is intended she shall have; Serbia asserts that she is ready to slap Italy's face if she does not get part of Italy Irredentia and certain Adriatic ports; Spain is on the verge of revolution because of the pro-German and pro-Ally factions; the Irish have downed the national party and are making ready to declare Ireland an independent republic, and England is hesitating in demobilizing her army until she knows just what the Emerald Isle proposes to do; Austria is split into a dozen rival and fighting units and France wants new boundaries which excite interest and opposition. Even the United States has upset England by her secretary of the navy proposing a naval program that will make England take second place. Europe is at this moment a hotbed of all that is antithetic of peace and even the most farseeing cannot glimpse the coming of any condition that will quiet the troubled waters and bring harmony to the many nations and races. And through it all Asia and Africa are tolerably quiescent. It may be that age and wisdom and experience bid them wait and hint that at some future day European strife will destroy European power and those who are strong will become weak through the excess of greed and those who are weak will become strong through the very weakness which they now deplore. THE NEW GOVERNOR'S MESSAGE CONSTRUCTIVE! That is the one word that comes into the wind of every Nebraska citizen who reads Governor McKelvie's message to the state legislature. We recall no recent message that has in it such virility and practicability as this. What is more, the governor does not propose new expenditures without showing how sensible consolidation in other lines will help meet, and in many instances, balance them. We realize, too, that our governor is thoroughly a business man and in no sense a dreamer of impossible and improbable dreams. We congratulate him upon his message and assure him that he has every Nebraskan behind him in his effort to realize the consummation of his proposals. Let the legislature get busy. LAUGHTER AND SONG HAVE you noticed that whenever men tell tales of the world war and mention the black troops, they always speak of how our boys were laughing and singing. In the camps and on their hikes, when reviewed by the great generals and in the thunders of guns and rain of shells, they never forgot how to laugh and always remembered how to sing. It is spoken of as a characteristic of our race and surely Nature never endowed us with a greater gift or more blessed privilege. It was Bolingbroke who said, "I have noticed that in comedies the best actor plays the droll. Thus it is in life—wise men spend their time in mirth, 'tis only fools who are serious." And who shall deny that the greatest fighters in the war were those black boys who laughed and sang? Who will wonder why it was that commanders and colonels who knew, were eager to lead black men to battle? No psychologist has told us of the relation between mirth and bravery, but the more one thinks of it the more he is convinced that laughter and cowardice never go together. It is a characteristic of our race, we should be proud of and glory in. It spells of an inheritance that is as old as time and one that could only come from a long, long experience with life and its futile vanities. At Sparta there were a thousand temples and shrines to a thousand different divinities and the altar to laughter has survived them all. In this, perhaps, may come a glimmer of a truth that the race which has learned best how to laugh and sing is destined to survive all others and to continue to laugh and sing when sorrow and hate and greed have rung down the curtain for those who despised them. OUR NEW CONTRIBUTING EDITORS THE MONITOR has been especially fortunate in securing for its readers two men of national, indeed of world-wide prominence, who will become contributing editors. The first is Hon. John E. Bruce, the famous "Bruce Grit" of Negro journalism, author of The Negro Soldier and president of the Negro Society for Historical Research; the second, Prof. John W. Cromwell, author of The History of the American Negro and secretary of the Negro academy. Both of these men are scholars of repute, lovers of the race and more familiar with the history and achievements of the Negro than perhaps any other two men of our times. The Monitor feels that its readers want and deserve the best to be had in the way of news, articles and racial literature, and it is with the greatest of pleasure that we make this announcement. All may now look forward to these editorials and articles as distinct contributions to racial information and racial uplift. Obvious Observations Flags were at half mast, the world has paused for a moment in its mad whirl and the children of earth bow their heads in sorrow. Teddy is dead. Pleasant weather has come back again, but we have no welcome for the flu. The bolsheviki are making things warm in Germany. It looks as though the people are determined to rule sure enough in some places. When some one asked Von Bernsdorf why der kaiser hauled himself to Holland, Vony saght. "Where in hell else could he go?" And it was some answer and some question both together. One million boys home in the next six weeks! Clear the decks and get ready for some STUNTS! Have you contributed your bit to the Armenian fund? If you haven't, spare a penny or two because they need it. What have you done about those New Year resolutions? Flung 'em in the fire, I 'pose?" You just ought to see the Hamitic League of the World's certificate of membership! Some class; Cecil, some class! How long before the governor will do something about the high cost of eating? If you aren't a skater these days, it's hard to stand up on Omaha's sidewalks, so our friends say. Ditto. Gov. Bilbo of Mississippi talked right out in church when he told the N. A. A. C. P. to take a 'trip to the hot place, didn't he? Thanking you kindly for your munificent silence, we will now light up this cigarette butt and be happy. SKITS OF SOLOMON The Message GOVERNOR M'KELVIE, better known as Slippery Sam, the new state boss, has startled us sovereign citizens from the bogs of dull dark disinterest. The other day he appeared before the new and nifty legislature and with a mouthful of solid and substantial chatter, bridled its attention, harnessed its interest and lassoed its assistance. The governor told the boys in unmistakable terms that he means business and that they better get busy. He didn't bankrupt the rhetoric and friend Addison for language fodder, but told 'em in plain American that there was plenty of worth while stuff for 'em to do and if they were there for business, to show him. He suggested readjustment, gave radicalism a purple patch under the oculars, boosted centralization on the top shelf, handed nepisman an THE MONITOR uppercut, shook hands with prohibition, put his arm around equal suffrage and kissed her full on her cherry red lips, slipped a dose of disloyalty to the educational institutions, urged a bit of national training, threw out a collection of agricultural programs that will tickle the palates of the farmers and make old H. C. L. shiver in his boots, proposed an urgent invitation to new manufacturers, hauled out the urgency of good roads for farmers and auto speed fiends, said there should be a tax on buzz wagons, showed the penitentiary where prisoners could quit being gentlemen of leisure and earn their beans and buns, bespoke a new capitol to replace the ancient edifice of prehistoric times, said state parks should go into the advertising business, and laid a laurel wreath on the graves of our boys. It sure was some message Sam handed out and if the legislative bunch brings down some real realities, governor needn't worry about somebody else warming his seat two years from now. All we can say now is, "Go to it, Sam; we're widcha with both big feet clinging' to terry firmy. Is it not possible that the certain condescension in foreigners toward America which irritated Lowell into writing one of his cleverest essays is now being repaid in kind by America rather more fully than the circumstances demand? It is true that high ideals inspired our entrance into the war; it is also true that we expected to gain nothing for ourselves. But is this quite the singular virtue some would have us believe? After all, we had grievances to redress, though none so serious as Europe had suffered. It was perhaps a very human desire to avenge our dead, rather than an enthusiasm for the fourteen points, that nerved our men at Chateau Thierry and St. Michel. And if now the pose of the bloodless altruist becomes too irritating may our critics not be moved to say, first, that we took nothing for ourselves because there was nothing we want, and, second, that we ourselves have done in the New World what we ask not to do in the Old? America has been a fairly aggressive nation as such things go. Even the present administration has been arranging matters to suit itself in Hayti and San Domingo, without taking the slightest trouble to consult the fortunate wards of its beneficence. A just peace is to be desired above all things. But is there not an unpleasant moral egotism in the assumption that we are the principal arbiter of what is just?—New York Tribune. The January Crisis says: "The New Year," sang the Persian poet, "awakens Old Desires." Certainly at no time during the year does the realization of unfilled hopes weigh so heavily. Today when the whole world waits while the delegates at the Peace Table formulate the new rights of man, we are conscious that for us discrimination still lowers. All Europe rejoices in its new gifts—the British proletariat is promised a liberal labor program; the Czecho-Slovaks are tasting the joys of nationalism; France is rid of the Prussian menace; Belgium is bidden to bind up her wounds. But our men, who have helped mightily to awaken and preserve the spirit which makes these things possible, are returning to what? To a country whose plea for a democracy includes white men only; to a South which says openly that the Negro need not because of services in this war expect greater privileges, that he must be quept "in his place," and that the South intends to define that place. Political equality, economic opportunity, civil rights, justice before the law, all these, our "old desires," are as far away as ever, unless we take a desperate, unfilinching stand. One thing is in our favorand that is the awakening of the social conscience. Hartley Withers says, "Hitherto it has always been assumed, except by a few voices crying in the wilderness, that by the force of inexorable economic laws, every nation must have its human dregs, living in a state of half-clad, half-fed misery and making a mockery of the civilization which allows their existence." The world knows better now. However desirable, however expedient, men may doom such a state, society is conscious that no scheme of life can be right or complete which dooms those who toil hardest, to get the meanest share of the good things of life and to have no chance of living in the fullest sense. But this social conscience can avail nothing without our own deliberate and concerted effort. In this year of general reconstruction we black Americans must fight, must push forward, with steadier heart and nerve than ever before, until we are well over the top. We mstu do combat on our own Western Front. And in order to win, we have got to put aside bickering and factionalism, trivial jealousies and disputes. See what the Southern States, by pooling their race prejudice, SELF-SEEING OLD DESIRES have been able to accomplish since that other Reconstruction. On, then, Black Americans, and remember the pass-word—Organization and Co-operation. RETROSPECTION OF late I have been reading much of the league of nations, the freedom of the seas and the proposals of self-determination. On one particular day I read an excerpt from an English paper that said, "self-determination was not intended to apply south of the Suez." I glanced at the calendar and when I saw it marked as the sixth one of the New Year, I remembered that just a year ago that day I had spent a pleasant afternoon in the company of a little old lady "way down south." She was old from the weight of years and from the weight of cares which she and her people had suffered. She had taught school in the south. She told me a how a few years ago a strange man came to the south, speaking to her people. He was a short thick-set, highly intelligent looking black man and he talked in the most excellent English, with a foreign accent. He talked to them of a faraway country that belonged to them, a country that was beautiful and bountiful, and where jim-crowism, disfranchisement and segregation were never known. He asked his poor persecuted hearers to go with him and many of them, together with this little woman, sold all their worldly goods and followed him. They journeyed to New-York, procured a ship, provisioned it and made ready to sail. But the government interefered, halted the expedition and held them for many months. Finally they were released. The ship set sail, arrived at a southern port and took aboard many strong followers, who had not become disheartened through the months of waiting. Again they set sail and this time for the port of their dreams. Some weeks later they touched a port at the far side of the Atlantic and again the strong arm of a strong nation reached out and held them. More months passed and eventually, without a word of explanation, they were released with only two weeks of provisions in the hold of their ship and their destination yet a long way off. But the winds were kind and the sea smooth and at last they landed on the rough and rugged coast of Africa, the native home of Chief Sam Sam, their leader and dreamer, who hoped that his followers would become the nucleus of a new empire in the great black continent. But the dream was doomed. Inexperience, hunger and hardships destroyed the morale of his people, and they lost hope. At the very end of their journey, when strong hearts and valiant spirit might have helped their vision come true, they quailed and sent a call across the sea to their own government to take them back. The United States sent a ship and took them all on board, all but the little black leader who had dreamed the big dream and was now called a fool and a knave. As I think of it now, I wonder whether Chief Sam Sam was a fool or a martyr? I wonder if he might The Monitor Office ```markdown ``` We have moved our office Down Town Right Into Heart of Business District THE CHILDREN OF THE SUN H·L·W· What is the meaning of this beautiful insignia and why has it been adopted by the Hamitic League of the World? June 1, 1919, we will pay $100.00 to man, woman or child, who sends in the correct story. You will find a hint in the League's GREAT WORK: The Children of the Sun .... The book that is waking up America and establishing the Negro as the greatest race of all human history. Send 25 cents (no stamps) for a copy of this wonderful study in historical research and become a member of the greatest educational organization ever founded for the uplift of the African races throughout the world. Then study the insignia and send in your story. THE HAMITIC LEAGUE OF THE WORLD 933 North 27th Street. Omaha, Neb. not have been really sincere and that his call to his race was the voice of a loving heart that longed to make them free. I wonder if, long before this world war, the idea of "self-determination" had come to him and that it meant to him a chance for his suffering race. I believe it did. FRED C. WILLIAMS. MUSICAL EVENT AT LINCOLN HIGH SCHOOL Kansas City, Mo.—Kansas Cityans were given a rare musical treat when seven white musical artists of the Studio building gave a most pretentious program in a monthly free concert at the Lincoln high school. A number of high class songs and mu sical selections were given. The artists found a large and appreciative audience. A feature of the program was the playing of Miss Eaton, violinist, who played three Negro characteristics, composed by W. Clark Smith, local composer. This splendid program was due to the untiring efforts of Prof. J. R. E. Lee, who has done much to make the free and monthly musicals successful. 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Gb Smoke John Ruskin be Cigar, Big- gest and Best.—Adv. & ig & PROBATE NOTICE In the Matter of the Estate of Bell R. Buford, Deecased, Notice is hereby given: ‘That the crea- tors of said deceased will meet the ad- ministrator of sald estate, before me County Judge of Douglas County, Ne- braska, at the County Court Room, in said county, on the 19th day of February, ‘1919, and on the 19th “@#y"of Apres, at 9' o'clock A. M., each day, for the pur: pose of presenting their claims for ex- amination, adjustment and allowance. ‘Three months are allowed for creditors to present their claims, from the 18th day of January, 1919. BRYCE CRAWFORD, 26-12-4t-16-19 County Judge. IRVIN COBB CHANGES FRONT Speech Before Colored People Far Different From Article in Saturday Evening Post—Against Caricatur- ing of Race. Paducah, Ky., Jan. 15.—Does Irvin Cobb read the Louisville News? It would seem so to one who read the famous humorists’ article in the Sat- urday Evening Post, some months ago. That article was entitled “Young Black Joe,” and Mr. Cobb spared no pains to belittle the Colored soldier in France. His speech here Sunday was far different. Instead of cari- caturing the race he denounced “such doings” and his speech sounded like a real American’s instead of a nar- row Kentuckian, as he boasted he was recently, when asked how he stood on the race question. Mr. Cobb was introduced by Prof. D. H. Anderson of the West Kentucky College. Prof. Anderson is Colored and so was most of the audience, which may account for the reversal of form shown by Mr. Cobb in his speech, as compared with his written article. Mr. Cobb said in part: “My friends and fellow townsmen, I am facing an ‘audience of men and women that I have known from childhood. You ‘came here today to hear what the men of your color are doing ‘over ‘there.’ I am glad to repeat to you ‘some of the things I said to the great- ‘est number of people assembled in New York, and, by the way, former ‘President Roosevelt was present. Af. ter having the privilege of going to France and seeing what was going on at the Western front—the things done by the Colored soldiers were what im. pressed me most. “If T were a Negro I would rather have the hand of a Colored Red Cross nurse give me succor and smooth my fevered brow in my sick or last mo- ments than anyone else. I would want my parting words left as a leg- acy with a member of my race. I would strongly advocate—after my eves had seen the actual conditions overseas—the establishing of a Col- ored Red Cross division, I deem it not fair to Colored soldiers to always portray them shooting ‘craps’ and with buck and wing dances. I advo- cate a real portrayal of the Colored soldier, for there are few enough things to make the intelligent Colored man laugh about anyway. T advocate the proposition of improving upon the absolute and ridiculous way of de- picting the Negro, and to give him those things that are elevating and that tell his true worth. As he was bearing the same burden as his white brother, give him the same “hance and mete out to his justice. The Negro cares nothing for social equal- ity, mere justice is all he asks. “I know you, who came here this afternoon, want to learn what your race has been doing ‘over there.” On approaching the shore of France the first face one sees is that of a stal- wart Negro of the Labor Battalion. ‘These soldiers call for a share of the ‘credit. They labor without the hope ‘of advancement, and have proven—by ‘work assigned them and accomplished —that they are Americans and pa- triotie ones, too, and belong in the first class. The Negroes fought and labored in France and bought Liberty bonds and stamps at home, and gave to the Red Cross to the extent of their means. The Negro is great in every way except complaining.”—Louisville News. Smoke John Ruskin 5c Cigar. Big- THE MONITOR Lincoln News SE See ne wr ree urday afternoon from 3 until 6 o'clock in honor of Mrs. Martha Smith of Omaha, Sixteen ladies were present and a very delightful time was en- joyed by all. Mrs. Smith gave a very interesting talk on the work of “Wom- en's Clubs and Conventions.” ‘The Tricentennial anniversary of the arrival of the Negro in America was observed New Year's night at the A.M. E. church, Those participating were the following: “Emancipation Proclamation,” Mr. Ray Poole. “Negro Self Help During 300 Years,”'"Mr Paul Moore. “300 Years in America,” Mr. T. 'T. McWilliams. “The Chureh of the Negro During 300 Years,” Rev. I. B. Smith. “Loyalty’ of ‘the Negro During 300 Years,” Mrs. Sarah Walker. “Duty of the Hour,” Mrs. Gertrude Haynes, Two beautiful solos were rendered in a very pleasing manner by Mrs. Isetta Malone, one of which was the “Indian Love Song.” Mrs. Besheares, before departing for her home at St. Joseph, Mo., was the recipient of several social affairs during the holidays. An Xmas din- ner and reception was given in her honor by Mrs. J. W. Cooley. A lunch- ‘eon was given by Mrs. Wylie. A din- ner party by Mrs. Wm. Woods. A breakfast by Mrs. Maude Johnson and also a dinner by Miss Flossie Pat- rick on Saturday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Thomas en- tained at luncheon Saturday evening complimentary to Mr. and Mrs. James Starks, who are visiting at the home of Mrs, Starks’ mother, Mrs. Falling. Mrs. Prewitt gave a dinner Satur- day in honor of Mrs. Starks. Mrs. Hammond. gave a dinner also Sunday in her honor. Francis Fallings is visiting at the home of his brother in St, Paul, Minn. Mr, and Mrs, James Starks left for their home in Peoria, Ill., Tuésday, where Mr. Starks is engaged in an enterprising business. His many friends wish him a prosperous New Year, as.manager of a jewelry store there. Mrs, ‘Streeter Williams was quite ill last’ week, but is much better now. The ‘Woman's Davis club met at the home of the president, Mrs. Jennie Sellers,.1943 street, January 7. The meeting avas largely attended, Mrs. biay of Cheyenne, Wyo., addressed the club, giving them many words of en- couragement, The proceeds of the aft- ernoori amounted to $27.00. After be- ing served with delightful refresh ments, the club adjourned to meet with Mrs, Fannie Young, 1815 Wash- ington street, January 21. “Please remember that February 13, 1919, is Davis club night at Masonic hall!” Mr. Thomas Coleman, who js in the employ of the Nebraska Material company, was shaken up quite badly when the truck he was driving col- lided with another, but nevertheless his injuries were slight'and he is now able to resume his work. A business meeting was held last ‘Thursday afternoon by the local Red Cross unit at Masonic hall. It was decided, however, to continue the work and the former ehairman, Mrs. Maude Gates, was re-elected. It was also decided that the other officers would stand as they were. The only new elec- tion was that of Mrs. Lottie Corneal as second vice chairman. It was also decided to discontinue holding meet~ ings at the hall until further notice. ‘The meetings to be held at the homes of the members, The Year’s Biggest Saving Event oa ye GOLD’S GREATER SEMI-ANNUAL sv CLEARANCE SALE Is Now In Progress! YOU Cannot Afford to Miss It! Everything Reduced 10% to 50% Come to Lincoln to this greater January Sale—Nebraska’s one big sale at which EVERYTHING is substantially reduced, only ONE single, item in the whole establishment being reserved. The stirring reductions on every stock in the store range from 20% to 50%—in a few cases only‘ the discount is 10%. Do not miss this greatest of Nebraska sales—the immense savings to be had-will make the trip here one of decided profit to YOU! Sale wilk continue until Saturday—Profit by it! 112 to 22 North 10th St., Lincoln, Neb. G l d @ C “The Store That Sells the (Opposite Government Square.) Oo O. Best for Just a Little- Less.” Mrs, May, who was a visitor, fa- vored the unit with some very inter- esting remarks concerning the Red Cross, which met with the approval of all present. ‘The first meeting to be held at the home of Mrs. Maude Gates January 16, 1919. A very large attendance was pres- ent at the presentation of “Oneida’s Dream,” ‘at Masonic hall, Friday evening, by the members of the#“Op- timistie Set.” The program was short, good and well worth while. Those taking part onthe program were the following: Reading Alma Williams Instrumental solo Valerie Crews Vocal solo Opal Ashford Instrumental solo Frances Hill Duet Mrs. Hazel Dean and Mr. Ray Holcomb. S010 evenness Miss Edna Carter “Onedia’s Dream”—Those who took part were: Mesdames Ada Holmes, Mabel Wil- liams, Mary Holmes, Eunice Shipman, Virgil Miller, Margaret Williams, Ani- ‘ta Taylor, Bessie Washington, Sarah Walker, Odessa Patrick; Misses Edna Davis, Gertrude Jones, Manilla Jewitt and Viola Walker. At the conclusion of the program light refreshments, candies and ice cream were served, which met with ‘the approval of all present. Dancing was participated in during the rest of the evening. Mrs. Sarah Walker, Lincoln agent of the Monitor, has been sent all bills owed by Lincoln subscribers. Please pay Mrs, Walker promptly when she ame, 519TH ENGINEERS ON DEATH OF THEIR GODMOTHER Nov, 25, 1918, 18th Service Ct. Md. Diet, A. E. F., A. and O., 717—Mr. Wm. M. Trotter—Dear Friend: After receiving the sad news of the death of your beloved wife, I could not help from spending these few moments in an attempt to express our regrets. As an organization of this great Army each and every one of us realized what a friend she was. With arf imaginary eye I can see her alighting from the train at Ayer, arms filled with presents to the differ- etn boys, taking an auto to the camp, going from barracks to barracks with a smile that never failed and saying, “How are you boys getting along?” There was not a boy in the whole batthlion that did not know her, for our welfare was her joy in life, You have our deepest sympathy in your loss, but you must try to cheer up for you are not the only one that will miss her, neither are we, but he whole Afro-Americans have lost one ‘of the dearest friends this world has ever known. She did not know anything thout the different boys’ parentage, all she knew was that they were members of her race, and since it was her mis- sion to do what she could for her race, there was not anything left uridone that she rodid do for our welfare, Although she has departed to an- other world, her name and deeds will always live among the boys of 519th Engineers and Medical Department. May the Almighty give her soul a resting place in His kingdom, for there was no rest for her on this side of the Jordan, May God help you to bear your burdens of grief and carry out her cause in which she gave her life. We all mourn her loss. May God be with you always. I remain PVT. R. H. ADAMS. Se: Be, - aes ; be +) a. > ee a a Vee TN: ott eee i 3 i le saa sRUR tT eee reer saa OMAHA POSTOFFICE Men Are Thinking Seriously of Our New Selling Policy Men who have been forced to pay an exorbitant price for clothes eleven months of the year in or- ‘der that the sale buyer might buy his for less in January have approved our “NO SALE” POLICY. It enables you to buy clothing for considerably less the year around when we know we will not have to stand the losses which are sure to come if mer- chandise is legitimately discounted. Thinking men have waited for some store to an- nounce that it would sell a $25 suit for $25—a $35 suit for $35, and so on. They have long taken exception and offense at having to pay $25 for a suit and then had their neighbor buy the same suit for $18. Our plan both pay $20.00—sell more clothing— more satisfied customers. Even now when sales are prevalent—try this “No Sale” plan. You'll find greater values here than elsewhere. es 2 D"“GZ-.. ‘Oe one eZ wy = 155 c BT TINS 7, Daylight Ging Store LINCOLN, NEBRASKA eee ome ae The Monitor Publishing Company A Good Investment. Buy Shares Now. Become a Stockholder in a Growing Business. If Interested Address 304 Crounse Block ANNUAL MEETING NATIONAL ASSOCIATION (Continued from Page 1) of a universal League of Free Nations which shall have among its central duties the protection and development of the peoples of Middle Africa, and of a similar communication to the President of the Senate. Word From Du Bois. The following cablegram was received from Dr. Du Bois, who is in Paris: "Greeting annual meeting. Race and friends uniting here to secure recognition throughout world on terms of full equality. Soldiers returning determined to join in struggle for justice to all in America. In the world crisis let us strive together without compromise or hesitation." Mr. Shillady's Report. Mr. Shillady's report, in part, was as follows (the full report will be printed later) : "On January 1, 1919, the Association had 80 branches and 9,282 members. On January 1, 1919, the Association had 165 branches and 44,096 members, in 38 states, the Philippine Islands, the Isthmus of Panama and Canada, an increase for the year of 85 new branches and 134,418 new mem- "Distributed by geographical divisions the Association has six branches with 4,978 members in the New England states; 20 branches with 4,701 members in the Middle Atlantic states; 36 branches with 8,021 members in the East North Central states; 14 branches with 3,257 members in the West North Central states; 44 branches with 5,661 members in the South Atlantic states; 1 branch with 6,843 members in the District of Columbia; 6 branches with 2,591 members in the East South Central states; 19 branches with 3,606 members in the West South Central states; 5 branches with 717 members in the Mountain states; 11 branches with 2,142 members in the Pacific states; and 3 branches with 206 members outside the United States. * "Adding together the membership of the three divisions containing the Southern states and the District of Columbia, the Association has a membership in the South and near South of 70 branches and 18,701 members, or more than twice the total membership of the Association in the whole country at the beginning of the year. "Six states have more than ten branches each: Georgia, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Virginia and Texas. Most remarkable of all, perhaps, is the rapid growth of membership in Texas, in which state there are at present 11 branches and 2,652 members. One of these branches, San Antonio, sent its application for membership in March last and has since reached a total of 1,228. California, with relatively smaller Colored populations in her cities, gives us nine branches and 1,756 members. Among the states, Ohio holds the palm for the largest number of members (4,117), followed in order by Massachusetts with 3,416 and Texas as the third on the list with her 2,652 members. All of these states are exceeded, however, by the single branch of the District of Columbia with its imposing total of 6,843." Mr. Shillady said that he dwelt upon the year's increase in branches and membership not in any boasting spirit but with a deepening and sobering sense of opportunity and responsibility. He said that the Col- The Monitor Publishing Co. ored people of the nation had been stirred as never before by the appeals of a struggle to make the world safe for democracy; that the appeals of the nation in such high spirit of devotion as to have earned them the spontaneous tributes of the press and the people of America; that had Colored men never fought before, their fame as soldiers would have been securely established by the exploits of individuals like Needham Roberts and Henry Johnson and regiments like the 365th (the old New York 15th) and the 367th whose members had one and all received the French croix de guerre as a testimony to the bravery of both of these regiments. The report continued: "Fighting thus, as President Wilson puts it, 'for the things which we have always carried nearest our hearts—for democracy, for the right of those who submit to authority to have a voice in their own government, it was but natural that in so tremendous a year the fathers, mothers, sisters and brothers of such soldiers, the men and women who responded to the nation's call for home service in field, factory, workroom and home, should respond to the challenge of the time and take their place in the ranks of an Association which is dedicated to the material and spiritual achievement of America's purpose—that democracy, at home and abroad, should be the rule of American life and the aim of American statesmanship." Mr. Shillady appealed for an organization so strong that no President, no Governor, North or South, no member of Congress of any party and no Mayor of a city will dare to commit any indignity against Colored people with immunity. Report on Lynching. The report of the Association shows that 63 Negroes were lynched during 1918, an increase of 45 per cent over 1917. The Association believes that the actual number of persons lynched exceeds this total because of it having in its possession authenticated accounts of cases which have not appeared in the public press. Five of the year's victims have been women. Two men were burned at the stake before death. Three men, in addition to the two burned at the stake, were tortured before death. In one case the dead body of the victim was carried into town on the running board of an automobile and thrown into the public park where, according to press accounts, it was viewed by thousands. The burning of one of the bodies after death was explained by the Atlantic Constitution as having occurred because no one would claim the body and the burning of it was the only way to dispose of it. One victim was captured and handed over to the officers of the law by Negroes themselves. The selling of postcard pictures of a lynching at twenty-five cents each on the streets of Monroe, La., was referred to by Mr. Shillady. In fourteen cases, the report said, victims were taken from police officers and jails as follows: Arkansas, 1; Alabama, 2; Georgia, 4; Louisiana, 2; Mississippi, 1; North Carolina, 1; Oklahoma, 1; South Carolina, 1; Tennessee, 1. The actions of Governor Bickett of North Carolina, Governor Manning of South Carolina and Governor Henderson of Alabama were commended in that these governors took cognizance of lynchings and endeavored to have legal action taken to bring the guilty parties to trial. The attitude of Governor Theodore G. Bilbo of Mississippi was contrasted with these three public spirited governors, Governor Bilbo having been quoted in a Jackson (Miss.) paper as saying that he would the Association "to go to —," when he was asked what answer he would make to a telegram sent him by the National Association. During the year the N. A. A. C. P. sent 32 telegrams of protest and inquiry to governors in cases of lynching, 35 to Chambers of Commerce and 9 to other officials—74 in all; that there had been 9 acknowledgments from governors, 8 from Chambers of Commerce and 4 from other officials NEBR Mr. Alfred and highly man, died in morning and noon. Rev. Jesse Omaha was attending the daughter, Mr. Ye for a number of large cities —21 in all; and that 40 press stories on lynching matters had been sent to the general press of the country. Special investigations of lynchings had been made by members of the N. A. A. C. P. staff at Fayetville, Ga.; Brooks and Lowndes counties, Ga.; Estill Springs, Tenn.; Blackshear, Ga., and of race riots and disturbances at Camp Merritt, N. J.; Brooklyn, N. Y., and Philadelphia, Pa. The report continues by saying that the Association intends to raise and expend approximately $10,000 on its anti-lynching work during the coming year. Welfare of Colored Soldiers The Secretary mentioned also the Association's work in regard to the welfare and defense of the Colored soldier; its efforts to insure that the votes of Colored soldiers at the camps would be counted in the recent election; its efforts in fighting discrimination against Colored people in employment on government work; its successful effort to have the Tuberculosis Sanitorium of Wisconsin opened to Colored people; its having secured the consent of the National Tuberculosis Association to make a survey of the provisions for the care of Colored tuberculosis patients throughout the United States and of its co-operation with other organizations. Mention is made of the work of the branches of the Association and of the general publicity and educational work of the National office. Secretary Shillady concluded his report by saying the minimum budget of the Association proposed for 1919 is $50,000, $10,000 of which is to be used for the anti-lynching work. The Association will make strenuous efforts during the coming year to stamp out lynching, in which it asks the help of all patriotic Americans and of the press of the country. During the year the Association spent for its general work $23,422.68 and for anti-lynching work $3,283.23. The Crisis reported the most flourishing year of its existence. Its average monthly circulation for the year was 75,187 and its circulation for the month of December 82,000. The Crisis is entirely out of debt. CHURCH OF ST. PHILIP THE DEACON Rev. John Albert Williams, Pastor Instruction for confirmation will begin next Friday evening, January 24, at 8 o'clock. Persons desirious of knowing about the teaching of the Episcopal church are invited to attend. The Woman's Auxiliary met Thursday at the residence of Mrs. Robt. T. Walker. This organization has met its pledge for missions and has funds in hand for some improvements in the church. The usual services on next Sunday: Holy communion at 7:30 a. m., Sunday school at 10; holy communion and sermon at 11, and evening prayer and sermon at 8 o'clock. NEBRASKA CITY NEWS Mrs. Charles Rollins Mr. Alfred Richard, a well known and highly esteemed young Colored man, died in this city early Thursday morning and was buried Sunday afternoon. Rev. Jesse Young and wife of South Omaha were in the city last week, attending the bedside of Mrs. Young's daughter, Miss Rosalie, who was quite ill. Mr. Young resided in this city for a number of years and has quite a large circle of friends who are always glad to see him. Mr. Rollie Shaforth has organized a sort of get together club and on Xmas day, Mrs. Charles Mack, vice president of the club, distributed dainty little boxes of candy with compliments of the club. If there is anything badly needed in the city, it is a get together club, so lead off brother, we are with you. Our club news is late as we made a mistake and put a two-cent stamp on the letter instead of a three, but the lady at the postoffice said it had gone when we went to pay the other cent, anyway here goes again. We hope every Colored person in the city will be a club member and every member a Monitor reader. Sunday was a good day in its entirety. In the morning the pastor spoke to his congregation and at night Rev. Isaac Marshall Page delivered an excellent sermon, "God's Ideal Home." Several new names were added to the roll. The sick of the Church are on the road to recovery. The various auxiliaries are working with new zeal. Let each member and friend do your part. ZION BAPTIST Des Moines News By W. H. Lowry Dr. E. A. See, dentist, has joined the St. Paul A. M. E. Church orchestra. The orchestra is composed of the following members: Cornet, Vergil Williams, leader. Trombone, W. R. Banta. First violins, Mrs. Harry Shaw and Walter Jackson. 'Cello, Harry Shaw. Bass violin, Dr. W. H. Lowry, manager. Clarinets, John Rhodes and Ralph Crowley. Saxaphone, Mrs. Walter Jackson and Dr. E. A. See. The orchestra gives a sacred concert every Sunday evening, beginning at 7:30. At the close of the concert the orchestra combines with the church choir which is composed of twenty voices. The combined orchestra and choir, under the direction of Mr. Charles Wilson, chorister, furnish music for the evening services. Rev. S. L. Brit, pastor of St. Paul A. M. E. Church, deserves great praise for building up this musical organization and for the high Hon. J. B. Weaver, a member of the Iowa Legislature, delivered a eulogy upon the life of Theodore Roosevelt Sunday evening at St. Paul A. M. E. Church. The St. Paul orchestra rendered special music for the occasion. Mrs. Elnora Gresham of Cedar Rapids is spending a few days in Des Moines. We are pleased to note the rapid improvement of Miss Ruth Shaw, who underwent a recent operation for appendicitis. The Ministerial Association held its regular meeting Tuesday morning at the Army Y. M. C. A. Attorney S. Joe Brown paid a visit to the cadets of Class No. 2, St. Paul A. M. E. Sunday school. Attorney Brown was a student at the officers' training school at Fort Des Moines and because of this training he is in sympathy with military training. We have been assisted greatly in providing telephone service in these busy times by the cordial cooperation of the public, who have been quick to appreciate the extraordinary job we were doing under war conditions, and we are very grateful for this co-operation. OMAHA, NEBRASKA 'Cello, Harry Shaw. Piano, Miss Mildred Griffin. Rev. M. Toomey of Union Baptist Church conducted services at Corinthian Baptist Church Sunday afternoon. Music was rendered by the Union Baptich Church choir. Rev. G. W. Robinson, pastor of Corinthian Baptist Church, conducted special services at Army Y. M. C. A. No. 89 at Camp Dodge. The soul stirring appeal for Christ, made by Dr. Robinson, resulted in more than twenty conversions. Mr. Spurgeon Colstore and Miss Mamie Richardson were quietly married at the residence of Mrs. A. J. Courtney Monday at 5 p. m. Rev. G. W. Robinson officiated. The Pastor's Aid Club of Corinthian Baptist Church furnished the pastor's study with a $30 writing desk. Miss Eva D. Bowles, National Secretary for the Colored Y. W. C. A., with headquarters in New York city, arrived in Des Moines Monday morning. Monday evening she delivered an address to the girls of the Patriotic League at the Army Club. Miss Bowles also paid a visit to Camp Dodge and was the guest of the management of the Colored Hostess House. Miss Bowles has won for herself a national reputation by her activities in the Y. W. C. A. work. When making provisions for the distribution of his $40,000 Noble Prize Fund, Colonel Roosevelt directed that $4,000 of it should go to the Y. W. C. A. work among Colored women. Col. Roosevelt said: "I have asked that Miss Bowles be consulted in the disbursement of this item. My wife and I were much struck by her work in connection with the Colored Hostess Houses at Camp Upton, and I have asked that the money be used for the Hostess Houses for Colored Troops and in the work among Colored women and girls in and about the camps and cantonments." During the stay of Miss Bowles she was the guest of Miss Ursula Guy, Secretary for the Colored Department of the Recreation branch of the War Camp Community Service. 7 When Our Soldier Boys 'Come Marching Home' Kashmir Skin Preparation marvelous—it does the work. Kashmir Hair Beautifier. The best pomade and hair grower on the market. Try it just once. None of that harsh, stringy after-effect. 50C EACH 8C POSTAGE From Your Boy "Over There" A Texas soldier boy, now in France, wrote a letter in rhyme to an attractive little lady who is waiting for him in that Texas town. Here it is: FROM YOUR BOY OVER THERE. I. Darling, when I am far away, From you somewhere in France, I ask you to always think of me And pray that I may have a chance. II. To leave you, dear, was hard, The hardest thing of all, But I am no slacker, When I hear my country call. III. To be at home with you, little girl, Is happiness that is true, But I cannot see the enemy Down the old red, white and blue. IV. I used to be with you often In beautiful, happy days; But it makes me feel blue to think That we are so far away. V. Some day in the near future This great conflict will end; And this soldier boy who loves you Will come back to you again. VI. It is the duty of every girl Who is left behind To always remember the one she loves Who is on the firing line. VII. He did not want to leave you, For he is going to risk his life; He is a true American And upholds the stars and stripes. VIII. The girls here are beautiful, Most everywhere you roam; But are nothing to compare With the ones at home. IX. When the boys go marching by In step with some rational hymn It thrills my heart to know That I am one of them. I told you when I kissed Those lips of yours so sweet That I was going to leave you, And again, we may never meet. XI. Don't give me up, my darling, If you love me you will wait; If we don't meet on earth again, We will meet at the Golden Gate. XII. Some girls are not so patient, Who will not wait so long, Who will go and love a slacker When her soldier boy has gone. When O How Must the Girls Greet Them? "The Kashmir Way." With smooth, clear skin and soft, pretty hair. Our guarantee: Your money back if you're not pleased. Kashmir Skin Preparation man work. Kashmir Hair Beautifier. The grower on the market. Try it that harsh, stringy after-effect. When he goes to fight the battle For his country and for you, His thoughts are always resting On the one he thinks is true. XIV. When he returns in years to come And he finds you false, And his whole life will be resting And his happiness will be lost. XV. Don't bear the strain, little girl; Make your love be true; Greet the boy in khaki When he comes marching back to you. XVI. Throw your arms about him. Let.him kiss your sweet little lips; Then he will joyfully tell you All about his wonderful trips. XVII. Do not respect the slacker; They deserve not even a chance. The boys that you should honor Are the ones who have gone to France. XVIII. I will close this letter, hoping You will be mine some day; As I bid you good-by for an hour, Good-by for the day. XIX. If it is good-by for a month, He loves you as true as ever; Good-by for a year, And perhaps good-by forever. E. L. TRACY. A Race's Greatest Asset. A race's greatest asset is not alone in wealth; wealth can take wings and fly away. Not alone in dressing fine; the gaudy class only strikes the vulgar eye. Education is the key by which the aroused intellect may enter all the repository of treasure and take for itself available knowledge.—The (Chicago) Broadax. Demobilization of the army will go on like clock work. The real problem is the demobilization of the Washing-ton job-holders. If all the safety first clerks are thrown out at once, the free soup lines that will have to be formed will reach to Spokane and last till spring.—The Cleveland Gazette. THE SINCLAIR LUNCH ROOM The Criterion for Quick Service, First Quality, Fair Quantity and Sanitation. 4660 So. State St. Chicago. Our future hinges on our making good—not good for Colored people— Jeckey Hair Grower Learn Mme. Newell's system. She is an original Hair power and guarantees results after first treatment. A will convince you that Jeckey is the best. Six Jeckey treatment by mail $2.00, parcel post 25c. One box Jeckey by mail 60 cents. Bleach-a-lene 25 cents, parcel post 10 cents. Mme. 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Our whining, baby, dependent days are over; no longer will our shortcomings be overlooked, the test of manly worth will be applied equally to all—if anything we must be a shade the better to get equal credit. We need have no fear of what the future has in store for us if each day we give the very best that is in us to whatever task is set before us. We have asked for an even break; it is up to us to make good.—The Chicago Defender. LA GRANGE, TEXAS. H. L. Vincent, Agent Mrs. Susie Anna Ganway, Beaumont, was buried here last December 26, 1918, from Ebenezer Baptist church, Rev. S. A. Tillman officiating. Deceased is a former citizen of Fayette county. The following relatives were present at the funeral: Mrs. Tommie Lewis, Imperial, Cal.; Mrs. Anna Hughes and Mr. Fritz Smizer, Beaumont; Mr. John Lewis and Mrs. Susie Anna Johnson, Galveston, and Mrs. Speedy Yarborough, Nacogdoches. Some arrivals from the holiday trips: Mr. Dewey Moore, Mmes. 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BY MAIL $1.00 VANISHING CREAMS By Mail Melba Vanishing Cream $0.50 Kashmir Vanishing Cream .50 Pond's Extrac Cream .30 Black and White .25 By Mail 25c Overton Ada Pomade $0.19 $0.25 25c Lehman's Hair Dressing .19 .25 25c Ford's Hair Pomade .19 .25 25c Fred Palmer's Hair Dressing .19 .25 25c Plough Hair Dressing .19 .25 25c Palmer's Skin Success .19 .25 Hair Dressing .19 .25 50c High Brown Hair Grower .42 .50 50c Ford's Hair Dressing .42 .50 50c Black and White Quin- ine Pomade .42 .50 arching' The Kashmir Beauty Book tells you how to be beautiful Kashmir Chemical Co. Dept'm. 312 South Clark St. CHICAGO, ILL. BRAZIL CONTROLS FOOD of one commissioner and the necessary assistants, to investigate food supplies, costs of production and handling, selling prices, and means for improving conditions through Government control. Actual Government handling of the crops is possible if it becomes necessary. One of the plans of the administration is to assist workmen's co-operative organizations in every way. Food prices have advanced greatly in Rio de Janeiro and the working classes have found great difficulty in getting enough to eat. Prices of domestic products have advanced just as have imported articles and in some instances the percentage of increase is almost as great. When in Chicago, buy The Monitor at Geo. W. Boyd's, 3620 South State street; Hayes' Book Store, 3640 South State street; Mrs. G. H. Dickerson, 16 West 47th street. LODGE DIRECTORY Keystone Lodge, No. 4, K. of O, Pmaha, Neb. Meetings first and third Thursdays of each month. M. H. Hazzard, C. C.; J. H. Glover, K. of R. and S. PHONES OAKLAND 3126. LAUNDERS DRUGGIST R. PH. SHOWS THE PEOPLE TO HIGH PRICES EFFICIENCY ACCURACY SERVICE sale and watch your pennies grow. turers price. 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