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Wave of Lawlessness Has Spread to Omaha GROWING, THANK YOU! State Historical Society Attempt to Lynch Mayor Defending Prisoner Frenzied Mob Fires Magnificent Douglas County Court House, Lynches Man Accused of Criminal Assault and Burns Body. WILLIAM BROWN, accused of criminally assaulting Agnes Loebe, a 19-year-old girl, last Thursday night, was taken from the county jail, situated on the top floor of the magnificent million dollar stone court house, Sunday night by a mob, shot, hanged and his body burned. He was allowed to be given into the hands of the mob only after the flames and smoke imperilled the lives of all the prisoners, numbering 130, Sheriff Clark and his deputies, and other officials who were defending the jail. Mayor Ed P. Smith was hanged and wounded and almost miraculously escaped death at the hands of the frenzied mob. The court house was burned, one white man was shot and killed, and two since have died from wounds, and scores were wounded, including twenty-one policemen. Prompt. Vigorous Action Needed. If vigorous action had been taken when the mob, composed chiefly of boys and youths, began to assemble at 2:30 in the afternoon the awful orgy of Sunday night would not have been. The supposed impregnable position of the county jail and the apparent impossibility of getting any prisoner out of it, unless he were voluntarily given up, of which no one believed there was the remotest possibility, may account for the apparent leniency with which the police authorities regarded the incipient mob. Failure to stop things at the start proved a costly mistake. When the Mob Started. About 2:430 Sunday afternoon a crowd numbering less than 100, and composed mainly of boys and youths ranging in age from 12 to 20, assembled on the south side of the court house and boasted that they had come "to get the nigger." There was no leader among them and few, if any of them, were armed. This crowd was gradually increased until at about 5 o'clock the mob, for it was now assuming this temper, approached the door of the court house and began to break windows. The police drove them back. Leaders began to appear in the crowd and direct the attack on the county building. Securing a heavy plank the mob surged forward and broke down the massive doors. The few police opposing them turned on the hose and they were again driven back. Arming themselves with stones and brick the mob charged the police who took refuge within the building, without firing a single shot in their defense. The mob continued to increase in numbers, while thousands of spectators lined the streets. A little before 6 o'clock members of the mob entered the building. They were met with a fusillade of shots from the police. Chief of Police Eberstein attempted to talk to the mob urging them to let the law take its course. He was hooted down and a brick whizzed near his head. The lives of others who attempted to talk to the irrational beast—for that is what a mob is—nearly paid for it with their lives. Among those who were attacked and injured was Commissioner Harry B. Zimman. When Eberstein pleaded that the man be given a trial; the mob shouted: "Hand him over to us, we'll give him a trial. We don't want any talk from you, we want that nigger." When Zimman appealed to them, some one shouted: "Lynch the damn Jew; he can make Mayor Smith give up the nigger.' Members of the mob pummelled him and he protesting was hurried by friends back into his office. As night began to fall the frenzy of the mob increased. Mayor Smith, Commissioner Ringer and Chief Eberstein, who had gained entrance to the jail, were with Sheriff Clarke and his deputies and the inadequate force of police, battling to defend the prisoner and the county's property. Police Driven Back. The mob drove the police to the second floor of the court house. Ammonia bombs were hurled into the mob to prevent their reaching the floor. But while the defenders were busy the increasing mob without was THE MONITOR The Hon. Ed P. Smith, Omaha's Heroic Mayor, Who Nearly Lost His Life Sunday Night Because of His Stand for Law and Order and His Firm Refusal to Turn Over Prisoner to Mob. executive. "He can give us the nigger if he will and save the courthouse," a man cried. A dozen blows landed on the mayor's head, and he fell to the ground. Several men jumped upon him, but he was picked up by several friends, who attempted to get him away. Try to Hang Mayor. "Don't let them get Mayor Smith away," yelled a husky youth. "Let's string him up. Shoot him. He's a negro-lover. They elected him. He's no better than they are!" Hatless and covered with blood, the mayor faced his attackers. "No, I won't give up the man," he cried. "I'm going to enforce the law, even with my own life." The mayor was jostled down Harney street until an electric light pole was reached. The crowd dropped a noose around his neck and threw the end of the rope over the iron beam. Cuts Rope and Saves Mayor. Then an unidentified, well-dressed man cut the rope as it was being drawn tight. He disappeared before the crowd had time to catch him. Another man, a friend of Mayor Smith's, argued with the crowd. "He's a white man," he pleaded. "For God's sake use a little judgment. Don't do something you'll be sorry for. Don't be bolsheviki." The crowd listened for a moment. Then it started to resume its work. The delay probably saved Mayor Smith's life. In the few minutes' pause police reinforcements arrived, and officers with drawn pistols, formed a ring about the mayor and he was hustled away. It was done so quickly that the crowd hardly realized that its intended victim was gone. Then its anger doubled. The police car, standing near, was (Continued on Page 2.) Active Mob and Spectators Numbering More Than 5,000 on North Side of Court House Late Sunday Afternoon. active. Ladders were secured and they began to scale the walls and entered the building through battered-in windows. Someone suggested that Brown had been secretly removed to the city jail. "Let's go there and see," yelled half a dozen men. Five Men Search City Jail. Captain of. Police Heitfeld allowed five members of the crowd to search the jail. The man wanted was not found. The men reported this to the others. Then the men returned to the court house. It was not until about 8 p. m. that the crowd started its violence. By this time every street around the building was literally crowded with people. Some estimated the number at 25,000. With a few policemen stationed on the second floor, every advance of the crowd was met with a fusillade of bullets. Injured men were carried out by their comrades. Continual shooting on the inside, instead of frightening the crowd, seemed only to increase its fury. "What we need is some weapons," yelled an excited man. Guns Looted From Stores. Almost instantly several hundred men ran to the Walter G. Clark and the Townsend Gun company stores. Doors were smashed in and every weapon in sight, from a small .22 caliber to high-powered rifles were taken. Large quantities of ammunition also were confiscated. Court House Is Set Afire. Another portion of the crowd had obtained a large quantity of gasoline, which it poured on the first floor of the court house. It was ignited, and a mighty shout went up from the crowd as the blaze gained headway. American flags were waved and the crowd went wild. Hundreds of shots were fired into every window. A head seen any place in the building brought forth a shower of bullets. A blaze broke out on the fourth floor, and the crowd again yelled itself hoarse. None Allowed to Leave Building. "We'll get the nigger if we have to burn the whole shack down," yelled a man as he jumped on a truck in Harney street. "Now let's do this thing proper," he went on. "Don't allow a soul to leave this building until we get the nigger." Men with rifles, shotguns and revolvers were stationed at every door. Mayor Beaten by Crowd. Mayor Smith, who had been upstairs with the squad of policemen attempted to leave through the east entrance. One of the vigilant watchers spied and recognized him. "There's Mayor Smith," he cried. OMAHA, NEBRASKA, OCTOBER 2, 1919 PETER H. BURGESS Try to Hang Mayor. Then an unidentified, well-dressed man cut the rope as it was being drawn tight. He disappeared before the crowd had time to catch him. Another man, a friend of Mayor Smith's, argued with the crowd. "He's a white man," he pleaded. "For God's sake use a little judgment. Don't do something you'll be sorry for. Don't be bolsheviki." The crowd listened for a moment. Then it started to resume its work. The delay probably saved Mayor Smith's life. In the few minutes' pause police reinforcements arrived, and officers with drawn pistols, formed a ring about the mayor and he was hustled away. It was done so quickly that the crowd hardly realized that its intended victim was gone. Then its anger doubled. The police car, standing near, was (Continued on Page 2.) Vol. V. No. 13 (Whole No. 222) C. A. Curtis, 2222 North Twenty-fourth street. Louis Hrabovsky, Thirty-second and Grover streets. Anton Munch, 2618 South Eleventh street. --- MONITOR EDITOR MAKES STATEMENT Declares That a Determined and Serious Effort Ought to Have Been Made By Police to Disperse Crowd at Beginning. COMMENDS MAYOR SMITH'S HEROIC STAND FOR LAW Charges Sensational Reports of Crime in Press Chiefly Responsible for Lynchings and Race Riots; Time for Cool Heads and Sane Counsel. THE Rev. John Albert Williams, rector of St. Phillip's Episcopal church, president of the local branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People and editor of The Monitor, was requested by the Omaha Bee to furnish it a statement concerning the mob violence of Sunday. The following statement was given that publication: "I am humiliated almost beyond expression that Omaha yesterday let slip her opportunity of demonstrating that here is at least one city where the forces of law and order are supreme over mobocracy, anarchy and vandalism. This opportunity passed when the police authorities made no serious attempt to disperse the mob at the very beginning, and again when failing here there was questionable delay in getting the federal troops on the ground to protect the jail. This outbreak is, unfortunately, symptomatic and impresses many of us as being part of a well planned propaganda to stir up strife between American citizens. This spirit is fostered, encouraged and nourished by the disposition of the press generally to play up in scare-crow sensational headlines the race of alleged criminals when they are Negroes. This is a reprehensible thing to which can largely be traced every lynching in this country. "The action of Mayor Smith and others was heroic. The fate of these splendid men should be a solemn warning for the suppression and dispersion of mobs at the beginning. These are times for cool heads and sane counsel. The Colored citizens of Omaha took no part in last night's orgy. They wisely remained at home, prepared to defend their homes and loved ones to the last ditch. They will be found on the side of law and order and ask only that they be protected. All citizens, white and black, must deplore the awful blot that has been cast upon Omaha by this mob murder." GUARD FOR MAYOR A detail of fifteen soldiers, under command of Lieutenant Thomas Christian of Fort Crook, was sent at 1 o'clock Monday to the Ford hospital, where they have been stationed as a guard for Mayor Smith, who is being cared for at the hospital. LIFTING. LIFT, TOO! RIOTERS ARRESTED FACE SERIOUS CHARGES Husband of Woman Assassinated Two Years Ago, Under Arrest— Murder and Arson Charges to Be Filed. BONDS ARE REFUSED BY FEDERAL AUTHORITIES Special Session of County Grand Jury Called October 8 to Investigate and Indict Persons Implicated in Riot. Under orders of military authorities, police have arrested 55 men during the past two days for complicity in Sunday night's riot. Claude L. Nethaway, 8013 North Thirtieth street, whose wife was murdered in a railroad cut north of Florence two years ago, was arrested late Tuesday afternoon. He was booked for investigation. Nethaway is said to have led an attack Sunday night on the north doors of the court house. All those arrested for complicity in the lynching of Will Brown will be charged with murder, according to County Attorney Shotwell. "Arson" will be charged against those known to have carried gasoline to the court house to set it afire, and "assault with intent to commit a great bodily injury," will be booked against those known to have had complicity in attempting to hang Mayor Smith, the county attorney stated. Bonds Are Refused. Following an order from military authorities to arrest everyone known to have been implicated in Sunday night's affair, detectives Tuesday made total arrests of 27 men in addition to 28 arrested the day before. The youngest one taken in custody was Sol Francis, 12 years old, 1201 Pacific street. Detectives arrested him Tuesday afternoon when it was learned that he was in the crowd of vandals that climbed firemen's ladders into the court house, and kept up incessant cries of: "Lynch the Negro." Three of those arrested Tuesday were booked for carrying concealed weapons. They were Negroes. Positively no one arrested in connection with the riot is allowed release on bonds, according to Col. J. E. Morris, commanding the military troops. Find Stolen Guns. Max Cosgrove, 2814 Pinkney street, brother of Jimmy Cosgrove, who was recently committed to the Iowa penitentiary for conspiracy, was also arrested for complicity in the lynching. Many of the men now in jail for investigation are from other cities. Guns stolen from pawnshops that were looted during the riot were found on James Brazoc, John Yoch and Jas. Maschek, according to detectives who arrested them Monday night. All three are from Chicago, they say. One Negro Arrested for Inciting Riot. George Harris, Negro, 922 North Twenty-seventh street, was the only man arrested, charged with inciting a riot. Harris was apprehended by police at Twenty-seventh and Cuming streets, Monday afternoon when he is said to have urged fellowmen of his race to arm themselves. Tuesday's Arrests. Those arrested yesterday for investigation in connection with the lynching, burning of the court house and attempted hanging of Mayor Smith are: Joseph Hoffman, optician, 1952 South Thirteenth street. Paul Eastman, 2205 Pratt street. Max Cosgrove, 2814 Pinkney street. C. L. Nethaway, real estate man, 8013 North Thirtieth street. Polk Knosko, Chicago, Ill. James Mitch, Hotel Rome. Louis Jacobi, New York City. N. A. Gavin, 2332 Farnam street. M. Borsky, 2332 Farnam street. Ernest Krause, 1914 Oak street. Frank Johnson, Des Moines, Ia. Camden Daniels, Dubuque, Ia. C. P. Germandt, 704 South Twenty-fourth street. Frank Slater, 606 North Thirteenth street. H. C. Sautter, 312 South Fifty-first street. 2 $1,000,000 DAMAGE TO COURT HOUSE AND CONTENTS RESULT OF MOB'S DESTRUCTIVE ORGY Invaluable Records, That Took Years to Compile, Are Lost—1918 Tax Lists Are Gone Together With "Scavenger" Lists. More than $1,000,000 damage was done to the Douglas county court house and its invaluable contents by the mob of Sunday night. This is a very conservative estimate, the county commissioners said Monday. It does not include another $1,000,000 that probably will be lost because the tax records were burned. "It will cost $500,000 to repair the damage to the building and fixtures alone," said County Commissioner O'Connor. "The cost of replacing the destroyed records will be at least that much more." County Treasurer Endres said the cost of replacing the records destroyed in his office, as far as they can be replaced, will be from $200,000 to $500,000. The cost of building the court house and equipping it in 1910 was as follows: Cost of building.....$1,000,000 Furniture and fixtures.....80,520 Decoration of walls.....26,000 Shades, rugs, etc.....6,300 Vault fixtures.....36,000 Steel cells.....50,000 $1,198,820 "It would cost twice that sum to build and equip the building today," said John Latenser, the architect who built the court house. "If the building and contents are damaged 50 per cent, as I have been told, you can figure out that damage estimated at present prices is well over $1,000,000. "I have not made an examination yet, but I do not anticipate that there has been structural damage to the building. The steel and concrete shell is evidently intact. The stone is ornamental and that will have to be replaced in the scores of places where it was chipped off by the heat." Amazement was expressed that the record books of the county treasurer's office were not in the vaults. These are nearly all consumed, County Treasurer Endres said. Court House Practically Ruined. The beautiful court house, built in 1910, at a cost of $1,000,000 and which could not be built today for twice that sum, is a mass of ruins today. The floors are covered with charred wood, mingled with the plaster that fell from walls and ceilings. Valuable steel filing cases are masses of twisted steel, revealing the charred remains of the records of the county. Adding machines, typewriters and desks are scarcely recognizable charred and twisted junk. Everywhere the floors are covered with broken glass. The elevator gratings were smashed down on top of the elevators, which stand at the bottom of the shafts. Men started yesterday morning clearing up the worst of the wreckage in the offices which escaped complete ruin. The water was mopped up in the corridors and the debris shoveled and swept into corners. All the 1918 county tax records and the 1918 and 1919 city tax records were destroyed in the treasurer's office. "The "scavenger tax" records were burned. These are the lists of property on which taxes have been overdue for years. The sale of this property next January was expected to bring in between $500,000 and $1,000,000. This sum must be added to the $1,600,000 estimate of actual loss to the building and records. Most of the land indexes in the office of the county register of deeds were destroyed. These were in steel filing cases. The mob pried these open, took out about 40 of the big books, piled them in the middle of the floor, set them on fire and piled chairs and desks on top of them. Land Indexes Also Burned. "It will cost at least $100,000 to replace those books and will take months of time," said F. J. Norton, an abstractor. The county clerk's office is completely gutted with the loss there of invaluable records. The county assessor's office is entirely destroyed. Plats of the city property just recently completed after six months' work, were consumed. "Those alone will cost $20,000 to replace," said County Assessor Fitzgerald. He stated that the actual assessment records were in the vault. Sears Loses Valuable Library. The private office of District Judge Sears was gutted and the judge's private library of the autographed works of famous writers was consumed together with a valuable law library. District Judge Wakeley's office was completely burned out. Here also several large cases of books were consumed. Sheriff Clark's office on the fourth floor, just under the jail, is nothing but a mass of charred wood, plaster and orbken glass. The office of the election commis LOOK! LOOK! LOOK! THE FASHION CABARET 1314 North 24th St. Announces the Engagement of The Four Star Entertainers: Miss Ethelene Jordan and Miss Jaunita Simmons of St. Louis, Mo., Miss Effie Tyrous and Mr. De. 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The flames were raging on the floor below. He opened the steel vault and carried dozens of the big books in which the district records were kept, into the caults. Injured Policemen in Vault. Three policemen who had been shot came or were brought into the office and Mr. Steere let them into the vault. The door was closed and the four men remained there while the conflagration raged. As it happened, the office was not burned, but if it had been this action of Mr. Steere would have saved records that are unreplacable. Offices Damaged by Fire. The following offices were damaged to the extent of broken windows and fallen plaster and broken doors: Offices of Judges Estelle, Redick, Troup, Leslie and Day. County attorney's office. County judge's office. Juvenile court room and offices. District clerk's public office. County surveyor's office. Public defender's office. Law library. DEMAND CITY PAY FOR SACKING OF STORES Townsend Gun Company and Pawnbrokers Say They Will File Claims Some Firms Hope to Make Adjustment Insurance Claims. Proprietors and managers of sporting goods stores, pawn shops and other establishments which were looted of firearms and ammunition by members of Sunday night's mob, declared they intended to file damages against the city for their losses, estimated at $20,000. "We intend to make a damage claim against the city," declared Harry H. McDuff, president of the Townsend Gun company. "We've been paying for police protection for years and haven't been getting it. The city authorities are at fault and it is to them we will make our damage claim." "And this for comfort thou must know, Times that are ill won't still be so; Clouds will not ever pour down rain; A sullen day will clear again." ATTEMPT TO LYNCH MAYOR DEFENDING PRISONER (Continued from Page 1.) turned over, and someone applied a match to the escaping gasoline. The car blazed up, the gasoline tank exploded and soon only smouldering ruins were left. Firemen's Hose Is Cut. Several companies of firemen arrived to in answer to a call, but were unable to accomplish anything. No sooner had the hose been laid than it was cut in a dozen places. During all the trouble Sheriff Mike Clark and a half dozen deputies were in charge of more than 100 county prisoners on the fifth floor of the court house. The prisoners included THE MONITOR Sheriff Herds Prisoners on Roof. When smoke and heat from the blaze on the fourth floor grew so intense that it was impossible to keep the prisoners in their cells, Sheriff Clark marched them all up to the roof. There they were safe until members of the crowd started shooting from neighboring buildings. After three prisoners were wounded by bullets, Sheriff Clark decided to seek refuge for his prisoners on the west end of the fourth floor. The police squad had been stationed at the foot of the fourth floor stairs after being pushed away from the second floor, and had successfully resisted all efforts of the crowd to go further. But the heat and smoke was too much for the police. Two officers were overcome by smoke before the remainder decided to abandon their perilous position. Prisoners Give Up Negro. As the foremost men in the mob started up the stairs, Will Brown, who was being sought, was hurled by other prisoners past the county officers and into the arms of the waiting crowd. "Here's your man," the prisoners cried. A score of men struck Brown and threatened to kill him. "Let's show him to the crowd," yelled one man. Brown was dragged, half unconscious, up the fire ladder, in sight of all. His head hung down and he was silent. Bleeding Victim Is Strung Up. 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It was a curious crowd that viewed the body as it swung to and fro. In the thousands that witnessed the scene were men, women and children. Mothers with babes in arms pushed forward to see the body. A few women fainted, but more shouted in glee. Body Dragged and Burned. In twenty minutes the body was cut down and the rope was tied to the rear of the police patrol car, which members of the crowd had seized, and was dragged to Seventeenth and Dodge streets, where it was burned. Great quantities of gasoline were poured over the body. By this time most of the crowd had dispersed, but a few hundred started to the police station, Eleventh and Dodge streets. On their way, every pawn shop that contained weapons was broken into and looted. Troops Take Charge. At midnight, in response to orders from Washington, detachments of soldiers from Fort Omaha and Fort Crook and 100 men from Camp Dodge, Iowa, took charge of the situation. A Few Negroes Attacked. While the mob was in progress a few Negroes down town weer attacked and chased by crowds, but none was seriously hurt. Mob Threatened to Visit Residential Section. Threats were made that the mob intended to invade the northern section of the city where a large proportion of the colored people live and clean out the neighborhood. Fortunately for all concerned no attempt was made to carry out this threat. It is to the credit of our people that CHAS. H. WARDEN, Prop. throw up his hands. He robbed him of a watch and some money and told him to go off and sit down fifty feet away. “Millard went away and sat down and the Negro man dragged me into the weeds by my hair and assaulted me. I tried to scream, but he covered my mouth with his left hand while he held the pistol on Millard. “I know Millard wanted to help me, but the Negro kept the gun on him. My companion was afraid of getting shot. 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Successor to the Douglas Washington Investment Co. OFFICE, 15TH AND CALIFORNIA STREETS. Phones: Tyler 897; Webster, 5966; Red, 3203. H. Hamler, Chairman. D. G. Russell. N. W. Ware. --- Mr. Advertiser: The Monitor is read tically every Colored in Omaha, Council B Lincoln. It has also a wide c in Nebraska and other Do You Want This Trade or is read in prac- Colored family council Bluffs and a wide circulation and other states. his Trade? The Monitor is read in practically every Colored family in Omaha, Council Bluffs and Lincoln. It has also a wide circulation in Nebraska and other states. Do You Want This Trade? they engaged in no acts of looting or violence. The authorities have acted promptly in arresting members of the mob. About 80 have been arrested and are being held without bail. It is stated that the number of arrests will run up into the hundreds. Only ten or twelve Negroes have been arrested for carrying concealed weapons, two of whom have been charged with making threats. The troops under Major General Wood have acted with commendable judgment, discretion and impartiality. STORY OF CRIME OF WHICH BROWN WAS ACCUSED This is the story of the crime of which Brown was accused as reported in substantial agreement by all three of the local dailies. Agnes Lobecck, 19 years old, 3228 South Second street, was assaulted at Second street and Scenic avenue by an unidentified Negro at 12 o'clock Thursday, while she was returning to her home in company with Millard Hoffman, a cripple, aged 23, 1923 South Thirteenth street, according to the police reports. "We were walking along the street near my home when a Negro jumped out of the weeds at us," sobbed the girl. "He pulled a pistol and stuck it in Millard's back and told him to MME, JOHNSON AND SOUTH 11mo 9o s D. G. Russell, President. Anderson Hamler, Treasurer. N. W. Ware, Sec. and Gen. Mgr. ```markdown ``` Prominent Citizens Promptly Issue Declaration That Order Will Be Preserved and Avow That Mobists Are Guilty of Murder. Declaration that order will be preserved and that the disorders of Sunday night do not represent the spirit of the people of Omaha was made at a meeting of representatives of business organizations at the city hall Monday morning. It was attended by representatives of the Omaha Chamber of Commerce, the Knights of Ak-Sar-Ben and other business men. The meeting authorized the following statement: "The disorder of last night does not represent the spirit of the people of Omaha. Prompt action has been taken by the public authorities, supported by the law-abiding people of Omaha, to prevent further outbreak. "First—The city authorities have been authorized to add from 300 to 500 more to the police force. Further additions will be made as occasion may require. "Second—The sheriff has been instructed to appoint special deputies to remain in charge of the court house and guard the public property there. "Third—In response to a call from the civil authorities in Omaha and in the state of Nebraska, General Leonard Wood has instructed Colonel Wuest to have the streets of Omaha patrolled by regular troops of the United States army. "Full protection will be afforded to all persons threatened with disorder and no further attacks or outbreaks of any kind will be permitted. Arms carried by private citizens must be surrendered. No crowds will be permitted to congregate where disorders may arise. "Fourth—Those persons who took part in the mob violence last night are in the eyes of the lavi guilty of murder. Civil government will be immediately restored in the city of Omaha and all criminal participants in the mob will be promptly prosecuted. "EVERETT BUCKINGHAM, "FRANCIS A. BROGAN, "RANDALL K. BROWN, "HOWARD H. BALDRIGE, "TYLER BELT, "J. E. DAVIDSON, "S. S. CALDWELL, "L. C. NASH, "JOHN W. GAMBLE, "GEORGE BRANDEIS, "Committee." SPECIAL SESSION OF GRAND JURY CALLED FOR OCTOBER 8 A special grand jury to met in court room No. 3, Douglas county court house Wednesday, October 8, at 11 a. m., was called Tuesday afternoon by the seven judges of the district court to investigate and indict persons implicated in the rioting last Sunday night when the court house was burned and Mayor Smith beaten. Twenty-three men will be called on the grand jury. Sixteen of them will be selected to sit on the jury. Evidence Is Sought. All persons who know anyone who was implicated in the crimes of Sunday night are requested to bring their information to the authorities—the county attorney, judges or police. "That is an act of good citizenship," said Judge Day. "We believe there are hundreds of good citizens who, deprecating the acts of the lawless element, will assist the authorities in bringing to justice those who are responsible for the assaults and fire." The charges to be placed against those indicted will be of the most serious nature. Arson will be the crime charged against the men who set fires in the court house. Assault with intent to do great bodily injury will be the felony charged against those who beat up Mayor Smith and attempted to lynch him. Manslaughter will be charged against the men who strung up the Negro. The October term of the district court, which was to open next Monday, has been postponed for four weeks. The petit jurymen who had been notified to report at the court house next Monday have been informed that they shall report four weeks later. Court activities will have to be curtailed. Several of the seven court rooms probably will be used temporarily for offices of the burned-out departments of the county. Judge Redick will hold criminal court in his private offices in urgent cases, the large criminal court room being temporarily the county treasurer's office. ARRESTED FOR CARRYING CONCEALED WEAPONS The following four Negroes were arrested for carrying concealed weapons: Howard Brown, 1636 North Twenty-fourth street; Allen McClair, Twenty-eighth and Corby streets; R. P. Horne, 2107 Clark street; H. E. Halts, 2601 Erskine street, and John Baker, 2515 Parker street. By Rt. Rev. Ernest Vincent Shayler, (Bishop of Nebraska Diocese of the Episcopal Church.) At the beginning of a residence in Omaha, which is to continue for the remainder of my life, as bishop of Nebraska, I am confronted by the horrible blot of infamy and shame of Sunday's terrible crimes. These crimes, comitted by a small number of persons, have cut into the very heart of decent society in Omaha, and dealt the city a blow from which it will not recover for years to come. The crimes have been disavowed and condemned by our business men. The determination to apprehend the leaders of the mob has been avowed by those in authority. But the matter must not rest here. We need to view this thing in its entire seriousness to recognize the causes and to set forth the only cure. The whole world is at unrest. Underneath the surfaces of civilization fires of lust, hatred, greed, bolshevism, riot, destruction and revolution are burning. Horrible flames shoot out in lynchings, strikes, defiance of law, profiteering. The lawless are waiting for chances. Our local situation only furnished the excure as do present day strikes elsewhere. THE ATTEMPTED HANGING OF THE MAYOR OF OMAHA WAS THE ANARCHISTS' ATTEMPT AT DESTRUCTION OF LAW — OUR SUPREME SOCIAL SAFEGUARD. May I be permitted to call attention of our citizens to the fact that the majesty, dignity and serviceability of the law can never, and will never be observed until our people everywhere are willing to observe the law of God. This is the terrible soul of the situation, the manifestation of ungodliness, living without God and without good in the world. Will our citizens' committee which disavows Omaha's sympathy with mob rule; will our men and women who hang their heads in shame for the present; will everyone who disavows murder, destruction and anarchy, ask himself and herself how much he or she has contributed to the present condition by the neglect of the laws of God, the only basis of human safety or human happiness? I confidently assert that every one not actively associated with God's people in God's work (we call it through the churches), has, however, unthinkingly, contributed to the conditions shown in their maddest and bloodiest form by the Sunday mob in Omaha. No man has ever needed punishment by death or imprisonment who kept God's commandments in his life. No man has ever paid less than a fair day's wages, no man ever gave less than a fair day's work who lived according to the law of God. No man ever cornered the market, withheld the necessities of life, overcharged or conspired against the welfare of society who was a faithful member of any Christian or Jewish church. Therefore, in the responsibility which faces me, I call upon all men in our city and state to ally themselves definitely upon God's side, and particularly do I request that all members of that division of Christ's army over whom I have been placed, shall not only most strenuously live up to their bounden duty and service, but shall endeavor as never before to bring unfortunate men, women and children into the usefulness, happiness and public service of the Christian life which they themselves may enjoy. APPROVES NEGRO LEGION General Wood announced that he had approved the organization of a platoon of returned Negro soldiers, to act as a part of the force of American Legion volunteer police. Expressing regret that his presence in Omaha is due to so deplorable an incident, General Wood declared the mob violence heer to be simply a further expression of a general unrest that pervades the entire country. "We had the same thing in Chicago and at Boston," he said. "The Boston situation was the worst, because there the officers who were sworn to uphold the law precipitated its disregard." ATTORNEY GENERAL ARRIVE Governor McKelvie was in the interior of the state on a hunting trip and could not be reached Sunday while the mob was in progress. As soon as he was advised of conditions he started for Nebraska's metropolis. Governor McKelvie and Attorney General Davis arrived in Omaha at 3:40 o'clock Tuesday morning to start an investigation of the riots and the causes leading up to it. Reports from Lincoln say the governor and the attorney general will attempt to determine the source of the blame for the lack of action on the part of Omaha authorities that might have averted the riots. Monitor office. Douglas 3224. THE MONITOR Will Brown, Negro, accused of the assault on Miss Loebeck; lynched and burned. Louis Young, 16 years old, shot through heart. Taken to Y. M. C. A. and then to Cole-McKay Undertaking company. H. J. Hykell, 47 years old, shot in abdomen; dies in hospital. List of Wounded Mayor Smith, in Lord Lister hospital; cut and bruised about head. Resting easily. Police Officer Robert P. Samardick; badly beaten in afternoon. Police Officer Heinie Bosen, beaten and wrist sprained at Eleventh and Jackson streets. Special Agent F. A. Heisler, Union Pacific; beaten about head; struck on head with rock; arm sprained. Frank Dobin, 3018 South Eighteenth street; beaten and finger broken at Eleventh and Jackson streets. Unidentified boy shot in knee; attended at Y. M. C. A. Taken home by friends. Conrad Field, Fremont, Neb., received emergency treatment in Y. M. C. A. Taken to Wise Memorial hospital. Bullet removed from back. Doing well. J. Nafsinger, Sampson, Ala., shot in hip; bullet removed at Methodist hospital. Condition not serious. Harold Bulletts, grocery clerk, 2919 St. Mary's avenue. In St. Joseph's hospital. Shot in leg. Not serious. Police Officer Andrew Trapp, badly beaten. Treated at central police station and taken home. J. R. Feere, 1105 Pacific street, shot in leg. Was on third floor of court house when shot. Police Officer Dworak, South Side, was struck over the head with a gun. He was taken to Y. M. C. A. and then to his home. Injuries not considered serious. John Hudspeth, 1333 South Twenty-eighth street, shot in shoulder; not serious. Arthur Hall, 16 years old, 4910 Twenty-eighth street, badly beaten at Twenty-fourth and Grant streets. Police Officer W. J. Turner, South Side, left leg broken by shot. Detective Jack Graham, shot in left hand and neck. Pete McDermott, fireman No. 16, overcome by gas in court house. Rescued by Johnny Lee and taken to Y. M. C. A. Not serious. Captain R. Dunlap, fireman, beam fell on shoulder. Man thought to be Fred Morasko, shot. Taken to Y. M. C. A. and later to hospital. Extent of injuries unknown. James Baides, mail clerk at Union station, Estabrook apartment No. 4 on Cass street, between Sixteenth and Seventeenth streets. In St. Joseph's hospital. Shot in leg. Not serious. Clifton Weston, 4820 Pierce street, bullet in right breast. In Lord Lister hospital. Condition serious. T. J. Curry, 127 South Thirtieth street, shot in back of head; taken to Lord Lister hospital. Policeman Frank Zurak, 4618 South Twenty-second street, struck on head. Taken to St. Joseph's hospital. SCIENTIFIC DENOVA TREATMENT Grows and Beautifies the Hair Steve Sullivan, 1816 Chicago street, rigst ankle sprained. Attended at Lord Lister hospital. Lloyd Allen, North Seventeenth street, shot in knee. Taken to Lord Lister hospital. Elmer Reifenberg, 802 South Thirty-first street, shot in knee. Attended at Lord Lister hospital. Roy Pierce, Hotel Rome, cut by flying missiles. H. O'Hearn, address unknown, bruised by falling stones. Jack Knapp, Hotel Loyal, cut by flying glass. Policeman Scott, overcome by smoke in court house. Policeman Crandall, shot in right side at Seventeenth and Harney streets. Suffered flesh wounds. Police Sergeant Morris, cut by flying stones. Have You Tried It Yet? Ed Hawley, 1524 North Fortieth street, overcome by smoke while leading county prisoners down stairway. David Jones, Clearing House Auto company, said to have been shot. Harry Fillmore, sailor, 4628 Capitol avenue, was struck across the short ribs by policeman's club. Two unidentified persons were taken to the Clarkson hospital. They were not seriously injured, according to hospital authorities. Ross Boomhower, Waterloo, Ia., a prisoner in county jail, shot while on roof of court house. Two unidentified prisoners who were wounded, but later escaped. Sheriff Clark unaware of their identity. Battalion Fire Chief P. M. Cogan, cut by flying glass when members of mob shot through windshield of his car. Gilbert McMurray, fireman, 216 North Twenty-sixth street, several vertebrae dislocated by rock which fell on his neck. Taken home. Fred Christensen, Benson, internally injured, shot in shoulder, probably dislocated. In St. Joseph's hospital. Police Officer J. W. Muldoon, badly List of Dead. Have You Tried It Yet? KAFFIR-KREAM TRADE MARK The face cream that is positively guaranteed to remove all grease, shine and perspiration. COOLING, HEALING, SATISFYING. Sold by Pope Drug Co., 13th and Farnam Sts.; Williamson's Drug Co., 2306 North 24th St.; Melchor Drug Co., 4826 South 24th St.; The People's Drug Store, 111 South 14th St.; Holtz Drug Store, 2702 Cuming St.; Toben Drug Co., 2402 N St.; Jones Cultural College, 1516 North 24th St.; Unitt-Docekal Drug Co., 1625 Farnam. Mrs. B. A. Bostic, 2124 Clarke St.; Mmes. South & Johnson, 2416 Blondo; Mme. C. C. Trent, 30th and Erskine; Mme. A. T. Austin, 4911 North 42d; Mrs. Clara Chiles, 2420 Lake St. beaten about face and shoulders. Police Officer Lon Troby, struck at base of skull with brass cuspidor. Stunned. Police Sergeant William Russell, clubbed over head at Eleventh and Jackson streets. Chief of Police Marshal Eberstein, struck on forehead with large rock. Police Officer E. C. Robey, leg sprained and bruised. Police Officer Baleau, Negro, clubbed and beaten. URE WIRES MORE SOLDIERS NEEDED This telegram was sent by Acting Mayor Ure Sunday night to Senator Hitchcock, Congressman Jeffries and Governor McKelvie: "Situation at Omaha continues serious. Courthouse gutted by fire. Mayor and many others seriously injured. Stores over city rifled of firearms. Probably 1,000 to 1,g00 rifles and revolvers in hands of mob who are threatening further violence in various Negro sections. Fifteen thousand Negroes in Omaha, large percentage armed and ready to fight. Three hundred Fort Omaha troops under command Colonel Wuest, 90 from Fort Crook. Colonel Morris in command now patrolling threatened districts. Understand battalion from Des Moines here tomorrow a. m. "These troops must be kept in patrol service several days. "Use every effort to have 1,000 troops permanently quartered at Fort Crook. City authorities unable to cope with situation. This wire sent after consulting citizens committee and commanding officers. (Signed) W. G. URE, "Acting Mayor." VICTIM OF MOB DECLARED INNOCENCE TO THE LAST Lincoln, Neb., Oct. 1.—Will Brown, the Negro lynched by Sunday's mob for his alleged attack on Agnes Loeback, died with the words, "I'm not guilty," on his lips, according to those who saw him last alive. ONE THOUSAND MEMBERS WANTED FOR THE N. A. A. C. P. Now is the time for us to GET TOGETHER Let your DOLLAR do its duty towards getting for you and your children the things that God intended you to have. This is the only organization working persistently and consistently to Abolish Lynching, Discrimination and Jim Crowism in Political and Civil Life. A CAMPAIGN IS ON JOIN NOW. Isn't $1.00 a year little enough to see Justice Done? NATIONAL ASSOCIATION for the ADVANCEMENT OF COL-ORED PEOPLE. Omaha, Neb., Branch. 1 Correspondence course offered. Diplomas Granted. Agents wanted everywhere. Address— MME. A. J. AUSTIN, 4911 North 42d Street, Omaha, Neb. Telephone Colfax 642. Orders should be accompanied with 85 cents. 50c A JAR 8 CENTS POSTAGE H. 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For mankind are one in spirit, and an instinct bears along, Round the earth's electric circle the swift flush of right or wrong; Whether conscious or unconscious, yet humanity's vast frame Through its ocean-sundered fibres feels the gush of joy or shame; In the gain or loss of one race all the rest have equal claim. —James Russell Lowell. 4 LILLIE FANTON TRADERS LAND COUNSEL OMAHA OMAHA BOWS IN SHAME OMAHA bows her head in shame. Her warm heart is torn and bleeding because of the temporary detriment of law and order within her borders. Her sorrow is profound and heartfelt because the rule of the jungle, the snarl of ravenous beasts, the rending and the tearing of tooth, talon and claw, even momentarily supplanted the rule of law and the reign of reason. Her splendid, cosmopolitan citizenry, unsurpassed by any in the world, can hardly believe it possible that the orgy of hatred, murder, arson, anarchy and vandalism of Sunday was an actual occurrence in this beautiful, progressive, liberal-minded western city. It all seems as though it were an hideous nightmare, a disturbing dream that must vanish when one awakens. And would to God that this were true! But, unfortunately, it is no dream, but an awful reality which has horrified and stunned the community. Realizing this, many are questioning how it were possible for such a thing to happen in Omaha—in Omaha, of all places, where the relationship between all classes of our citizenship was kindly and sympathetic and seldom ever approached abnormality or the point of dangerous strain. The Monitor ventures to answer this question. What has happened in Omaha is directly traceable to several causes which, would we be wise and avert in the future, must be frankly faced, honestly and penitently confessed and fearlessly removed. At the foundation of all lies the unexplainable and regrettable race prejudice which unfortunately looms large in our American life and is latent or dormant even in the most liberal and broad-minded communities. This is a fact which cannot be gainsaid. And this prejudice is by no means limited to the Negro race, but because it constitutes the largest well defined group in our polygeneous nation it is most acute against this group. When, therefore, it is considered advantageous to do so, for the accomplishment of any purpose or the furthering of any cause or special interest, agencies are found, subsidized and set to work to arouse this dormant prejudice. One of the chief agencies used in arousing prejudice is the press. It may be prejudice against an individual, a race, an institution, public officials or duly recognized and constituted authority. The lynching and mob violence in Omaha is directly traceable to the fanning of race prejudice by sensational reports in two of the daily newspapers of this city of alleged crimes by Negroes against white women; the persistent attacking and ridiculing of the police administration of the city, some of which criticism was sincere and deserved, others purely for political purposes; the anarchistic element which simply seeks an excuse for the overthrow of all stable government, and the hidden, but not wholly concealed hand, of those who would go to any extreme to place themselves in power. These are among the chief causes that made the shame and infamy of Sunday night possible, a foul blot upon our urban escutcheon which the authorities avow shall be effaced by the punishment for murder, arson and rioting of all who can be apprehended for taking part in that orgy. This, we believe, will be done, for only so can atonement be made and Omaha vindicate her honor. The Monitor, it need hardly be repeated, has no sympathy with crime or criminals, black or white. It abhors the crime of rape and holds that death is not too severe a punishment for the ravishment of women. We voice the sentiment of the law-abiding, self-respecting members of our race not only in Omaha, but throughout the country, in saying that because of the vicarious suffering we are compelled unjustly to endure when crimes of any character. and especially this, are traced to any member of our race, we are more vitally interested in the apprehension and punishment of such criminals than the white race can ever be. But we contend that accusation is not proof. We contend that every man accused of crime should be given a fair and impartial trial and then pay the full penalty of his crime, whatever it may be, according to the court's decree. This is the only safeguard of society, the only guarantee that honor, virtue, life and property shall be protected. The raping of law, civilization and society by mobs does not protect but menaces the sanctity of womanhood. That mob violence and the most spirit liberates all those primal passions of the brute which respect neither age nor sex, race nor color, official nor private, was fully demonstrated Sunday night. The safety of all, the stability of the republic, rests upon respect for and enforcement of law. The eyes of the country are resting upon Omaha to observe what action will be taken to vindicate the majesty of the reign of law. And shamed, weeping and outraged Omaha will not disappoint those who look to her to vindicate her honor. PROUD OF PEOPLE THE MONITOR is proud of the manner in which our race have conducted themselves during the trying ordeal of the past few days. Their behavior has been all that could have been desired. While ready to protect their homes from any mob that might attack them, they were exceedingly careful not to do anything to in any way precipitate trouble. Sunday night was an anxious time for all, because with the knowledge of what was done or attempted recently at Washington and Chicago by lawless mobs there was apprehension that similar outrages might be attempted here, and none wanted to be forced to the necessity of defending their homes, which they were fully prepared and determined to do. Fortunately that was not necessary. Conditions are still more or less feverish and it behooves us all to keep cool and do all in our power to help restore normal conditions. It will be wise for us to avoid all large crowds and as far as possible contact with persons of rowdyish tendencies who might pick a quarrel. Let us all go quietly and regularly about our work and duties, attending strictly to our own business. Let there be no thought of reprisal or vengeance. Let us continue to be on the side of law and order. We have bought golden opinions from the best people of Omaha by our self-restraint and good conduct. Let us not lose it by any overt act. EVERY INCH A MAN MAYOR SMITH has proven himself every inch a man. He placed his life in jeopardy to uphold the majesty of the law. It was not the fault of that blood-thirsty man that sought to lynch the mayor of the city because he would not deliver up the prisoner that Mayor Smith did not pay the supreme sacrifice. With a rope around his neck he would not yield. Facing death, if he refused, he was unyielding as a rock, insisting that Brown should have a trial, because he might be innocent. No man showed greater courage or did more to protect the prisoner than Mayor Ed P. Smith. We thank God that his life has been spared. Omaha is honored by having as her chief executive one who has proven himself every inch a man. THE MILITARY AUTHORITIES THE military authorities are here to protect life and property and to prevent all rioting and disorder. All good citizens will most gladly co-operate with them and help to make their task as easy as possible. They are here as friends, not foes. THE MONITOR LEADING EDITORIAL OF DAY There is the rule of the jungle in this world, and there is the rule of law. Under jungle rule no man's life is safe, no man's wife, no man's mother, sister, children, home, liberty, rights, property. Under the rule of law protection is provided for all these, and provided in proportion as law is efficiently and honestly administered and its power and authority respected and obeyed. Omaha Sunday was disgraced and humiliated by a monstrous object lesson of what jungle rule means. The lack of efficient government in Omaha, the lack of governmental foresight and sagacity and energy, made the exhibition possible. It was provided by a few hundred hoodlums, most of them mere boys, organized as the wolf pack is organized, inflamed by the spirit of anarchy and license, of plunder and destruction. Then thousand or more good citizens, without leadership, without organization, without public authority that had made an effort to organize them for the anticipated emergency, were obliged to stand as onlookers, shamed in their hearts, and witness the hideous orgy of lawlessness. Some of them, to their blighting shame be it said, respectable men with women and children in their homes, let themselves be swept away by the mob spirit. They encouraged if they did not aid the wolf pack that was conspiring to put down the rule of law in Omaha—that rule which is the sole protection for every man's home and family. Omaha henceforth will be as safe for its citizens, and as safe for the visitors within its gates, as any city in the land. Its respectable and law-abiding people, comprising 99 per cent of the population, will see to that. They have already taken the steps to see to it. The first step was taken when the rioting was at its height—taken belatedly, it is true, because they had placed reliance on the public authorities to safeguard the order and good name of Omaha. The blistering disgrace of the riot has aroused them. There will be no more faltering, no more fecklessness, no more procrastination, no longer the lack of a firm hand. The military aid that has been called in is only temporary. It serves to insure public order and public safety for the day, for the week. But the strengthening of the police force of the city, its efficient organization under wise and competent leadership, is a policy that public sentiment has inaugurated and that it will sternly enforce. As to that there will be neither equivocation nor delay. Nor will there be any hesitancy or laxness in the organization, and rigid use if need be, of civic guards to keep the streets and homes and public places of Omaha secure. The citizenship of Omaha will be anxious that the outside world should know what it was that happened and why it happened. Let there be no mistaking the plain facts. The trouble is over now. It was a flare-up that died as quickly as it was born. Omaha is today the same safe and orderly city it has always been. It will be safer, indeed, hereafter, and more orderly, because of the lesson it has so dearly learned. And the flare-up was the work—let this fact be emphasized—of a few hundred rioters, some of them incited by an outrageous deed, others of them skulkers in the anarchistic underbrush who urged them on for their own foul purposes of destroying property and paralyzing the arm of the law. If the miserable Negro, Brown, had been removed from Omaha in time, as he should have been; if failing to remove him, the public authorities had taken vigorous measures to prevent the congregation and inflaming of the mob, the riot would never have occurred. An organized and intelligently directed effort in advance would have preserved the good name of Omaha untarnished. It would have prevented the lynching. It would have saved our splendid new court house from being offered up in flames its defense with the mob victim in it, a costly sacrifice on the altar of law and order. There would have been no thought, even, of the amazing attempt to lynch the mayor of Omaha, bravely and honorably discharging his duty as chief magistrate in resisting the wolf pack. It would be impossible to speak too strongly in condemnation of the rioters or in the uncompromising demand for their stern and swift punishment, whoever they be, wherever they can be found. They not only foully murdered a Negro they believed to be guilty. They brutally maltreated and attempted to murder other Negroes whom they knew to be innocent. They tried to lynch the mayor. They wantonly pillaged stores and destroyed property. They burned the courthouse. In the sheer spirit of anarchy they pulled valuable records from their steel filing cases, saturated them in gasoline, and burned them. They burned police conveyances and cut the Law and the Jungle. It is over now, thank God! fire hose, inviting the destruction by fire of the entire city. Their actions were wholly vile, wholly evil, and malignantly dangerous. There is not a one of them who can be apprehended and whose guilt can be proved but should be sent for a long term to the state prison. And toward that end every effort of every good citizen, as well as every effort of the public authorities, from the humblest policeman to the presiding judge on the bench, must be directed. There can be no sentimentalizing, no fearful hesitancy, no condoning the offense of these red-handed criminals. The pitiful bluff they have put up against the majesty of the law, against the inviolability of American institutions, must be called and called fearlessly. To the law-abiding Negroes of Omaha, who like the law-abiding whites are the vast majority of their race, it is timely to speak a word of caution as well as a word of sympathy and support. Any effort on the part of any of them to take the law into their own hands would be as culpable and as certainly disastrous as was the effort of the mob. In the running down and maltreating of unoffending men of their color, merely because they were of that color, they have been done odious wrong. They naturally and properly resent it. They naturally and properly resent having been confined to their homes, in trembling fear of their lives, while red riot ran the streets of the city. But their duty as good citizens is precisely the same as that of the rest of us, all of whom have been outraged and shamed as citizens. It is to look to the law for their protection, for their vindication, and to give the law every possible support as it moves in its course. The law is their only shield, as it is the only shield of every white man, no matter how lowly or how great. And it is the duty of all, whites and blacks alike, to uphold especially the might of the law—to insist, if need be, on its full exercise—in protecting every Colored citizen of Omaha in his lawful and constitutional rights. For the first time in many years—and for the last time, let us hope, for many years to come—Omaha has had an experience with lawlessness. We have seen what it is. We have seen how it works. We have felt, however briefly, the fetid breath of anarchy on our cheeks. We have experienced the cold chill of fear which it arouses. We have seen, as in a nightmare, its awful possibilities. We have learned how frail is the barrier which divides civilization from the primal jungle—and we have been given to see clearly what that barrier is. It is the Law! It is the might of the Law, wisely and furlessly administered! It is respect and obedience to the Law on the part of the members of society! When these fail us all things fail. When these are lost all will be lost. Should the day ever come when the rule that was in Omaha Sunday night became the dominant rule, the grasses of the jungle would overspread our civilization, its wild denizens, human and brute, would make their foul feast on the ruins, and the God who rules over us would turn His face in sorrow from a world given over to bestiality. May the lesson of Sunday night sink deep! May we take home to our hearts, there to be cherished and never for a moment forgotten, the words of the revered Lincoln: "Let reverence of the law be breathed by every mother to the lisping babe that prattles on her lap; let it be taught in schools, seminaries and colleges; let it be written in primers, spelling books and almanacs; let it be preached from pulpits and proclaimed in legislative halls and enforced in courts of justice; LET IT BECOME THE POLITICAL RELIGION OF THE NATION." — Morning World-Herald. A WORD TO THE PRESS THE MONITOR has frequently called the attention of the Omaha Daily News and the Omaha Daily Bee to the danger they were inviting by their sensational headlines and featuring of alleged crimes by Negroes. Now that this policy has borne such bitter fruit we appeal to you, Mr. Polcar, and to you, Mr. Rosewater, to desist from this policy and practice. In the light of recent occurrences is this asking too much? PROMINENT BUSINESS MEN AID IN CONVICTING RIOTERS More than 125 men, all prominent business men of Omaha, on motion of Penn Fodrea, advertising manager of Iten Biscuit company, rose to the floor in a meeting at the Hotel Fontenelle Monday night and, raising their right hands, swore that they would report all that they had seen of the rioting Sunday night. These men were in a meeting of the Advertising and Selling League of Omaha. They promised that they would furnish proper authorities with names and any other evidence that would lead to the conviction of leaders and members of the rioting mob Sunday night. * * * FLOR DE MELBA The Cigar Supreme At the price FLOR DE MELBA, is better, bigger and more pleasing than any mild Havana cigar If your dealer can't supply you, write us I. LEWIS CIGAR MFG. CO. Newark, N. J. 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They try to hide behind that threadbare excuse that they were protecting their womanhood. But they lie. Passion let loose protects nobody. From unreason and lawlessness no one can look for the security that only law can give. Law is the basis of civilization, the one thing that separates the civilized man from the savage. The fundamental tenet of the Magna Charta is that a man is innocent until proven guilty, and, every suspect has a right to trial by jury. Law came to us the heritage of centuries. With the increase of its guarantees have come an increase in civilization and democracy. Fed upon by a tissue of lies and villianous suggestions from an inflammatory press that will sacrifice public safety to sensationalism and will substitute race hatred for reason, a band of ignorant, lawless hoodlums would constitute themselves above law, and subvert all civilization that their passion and hate and vandalism may have sway. If Will Brown were guilty and committed this crime he should have been tried and convicted by due process of law and punished with its extremest penalty. I am a woman, and like all others, consider this crime against my sex hideous. And I think the state should punish to the limit the degenerate so convicted by it. But crime is crime and has no race nor creed nor color. Its blackness is inherent in it and not in the color of the accused. No mob looked to wreak its vengeance on the four white men who raped one woman. No mob looked to wreak its vengeance upon the white degenerate who victimized the little 10-year-old cripple child on the south side. Propaganda has been coming out of the south aimed to incite race animosity and race friction. The south wants colored laborers to remain in the south and many are the ways it has taken to keep them there. The Klu-Klux-Klan organized and it would seem that it is busy. Omaha has seen the Klu-Klux in action and Omaha wants none of it. If Will Brown were innocent? Good God! If he were innocent? Our shame becomes deeper, our humiliation becomes greater. Always the doubt. Justice outraged. Democracy bowed of head. Humanity leaden of heart. And the question ever there. If innocent. It is the funeral pyre of a martyr upon which we look. The smell of burning human flesh is at all times nauseating to the nostrils of civilized men. But innocent—Great God! And the wolf-pack has slunk away. It murdered and robbed and burned and destroyed, and now, it has slunk away, and real Omaha must assert hereself and redeem herself. She must hunt out the criminals guilty of this cowardly thing and punish them. She must show to the whole United States that lawlessness shall not reign. For, lawlessness tolerated anywhere in any shape or form is the forerunner of disintegration and disaster. The lyncher and mobbist is more of an enemy to a community or commonwealth than all the Huns in Germany. Foreign malice can be fought and nullified, but trickery and lawlessness, within the household, will send America in the wake of Babylon and Rome and Russia. The mob feels no duty or responsibility. The wolf-pack is due no consideration. It is beyond the pale and must be put down and must be put down and crushed and suppressed. Are you going to help your church earn that $100 offered by The Monitor" Talk happiness; the world is sad enough without your wogs. We Have a Complete Line of FLOWER, GRASS AND GARDEN Seeds Bulbs, Hardy Perennials, Poultry Supplies Fresh cut flowers always on hand Stewart's Seed Store 119 N. 16th St. Opp. Post Office Phone Douglas 977 Call Webster 1358 After 6 P. M. C. W. ANDERSON Upholstering of Chairs 3325 Emmet Street. Omaha Petersen & Micheisen Hardware Co. GOOD HARDWARE 2408 N St. Tel. South 102 Liberty Drug Co. EVERYBODY'S DRUG STORE We Deliver Anywhere. Webster 386. Omaha, Neb. Established 1890 C. J. 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Standard Laundry 24th, Near Lake Street Phone Webster 130 OMAHA PRINTING COMPANY THE OFFICE SUPPLY HOUSE Just Call Douglas 3889 Autos Everywhere Empire Cleaners and Dyers 707 South 16th St. OMAR WONDER FLOUR For Accurate and Dependable Service See DRUGS, TOILET ARTICLES, PRESCRIPTIONS 2306 North 24th St. Phone Webster 4443 and we will send it out. Events and Persons On Thursday evening, September 25, Dr. J. L. Lemma entertained at his fifty-third birthday anniversary The Dubois Players, of which he is a member, and other eminent friends. rooms were artistically decor- Nelia Terns, roses and chrysanthemum P. The evening was spent in so- chatting, dancing and feasting on the delicacies so pleasingly prepared by the host and hostess. The unique feature of the evening was the age guessing contest of which, Dr. L. E. Britt, fell victor. The prize given to the one guessing the correct age of the host, was a silver dime in a ring bar. Dr. Lemma was the recipient of many useful tokens, one of which was a sterling silver engraved cigarette case, presented by the Dubois Players. The evening was one of social enjoyment. Have you joined the N. A. A. C. P. yet? Why not? First class rooming house, neatly furnished rooms. Mrs. Georgia Tapps, 207 South 13th street. Tyler 4782. On Sunday morning, September 29. at nine o'clock a wedding took place in the Bethel Baptist church at 29th and T streets. Mr. Charles Brown was joined in happy wedlock with Miss Carrie Wilhart. Breakfast was served at the home of Miss Thirza Arvin. Poro hair culturist, scientific scalp treatment. Mrs. Georgia Tapps, 207 South 13th street. Tyler 4782. Miss Hazel M. Washington of 3915 North 30th street, left for Chicago, Ill., September 13, 1919. For special bargains in stocks, bonds and real estate see Fred Williams, Monitor office. Douglas 3224. Mrs. Estella Andrews, who has undergone an operation in the State hospital, is on her way to improvement. The other sick of the church are improving. For Sale—A number of 5 and 6-room cottages, not entirely modern. Prices ranging from $2,000 to $3,160. Terms easy, upward from $200. Balance in monthly payments as rent. See McClure & Shipman, 220 South 13th street. Telephone Douglas 7150. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Baker and daughter and grand children of Cheyenne, Wyo., are Ak-Sar-Ben visitors. They are guests at the Cochran home on Grant street. E. F. Morearty, Lawyer, 640 Bee Building. Douglas 3841.—Adv. Mother Kelly entertained at her home on Thursday, September 25, Rev. Thomas A. Taggart and Mrs. Nelson. Mother Kelly lives out in Albright and aside from the river view and fresh air, she has abundance of good things which she shares readily whenever such occasions require. Are you a member of the N. A. A. C. P.? If not, why not? For big bargains and safe investments see Fred C. Williams, Douglas 3224. Any one who has any old underwear to give to the old women at the "Old Folks Home, call Mrs. Susie Perry, Harney 3886, and she will gladly call for it. North Side Taxi. J. D. Lewis, proprietor. Limousine and touring car. Stand phone, Web. 1490; residence phone, Web. 949.—Adv. Miss Helen Lucas, who has been spending her vacation in the city, left Friday to resume her studies at the state university. Mr. Art Samson and Miss Lena Dixon were quietly married at the parsonage of Rev. Thomas A. Taggart on Saturday evening, September 27. Photos painted in oil colors by our method, beautiful and look alive. Send $1 with photo for sample. Describes color fully. We copy and enlarge all kinds of pictures. Satisfaction guaranteed. Representatives wanted. The Photo Color Studio, 2866 Saratoga street, Omaha, Neb. Miss Broomfield and Miss G. McRoy entertained at a dinner party Thursday evening, September 25, in honor of Mr. Gordon Parks at the residence of Mrs. McRoy. Those present were the October bride, Miss Turner, Mr. Vance, Miss Pegg, Mr. Hanger, Miss McRoy, Mr. Roundtree, Miss Rollins and Mr. Miller. A dainty two-course dinner was served. Covers were laid for twelve. WANTED—A competent operator for hairdressing, facial massage and manicuring; good salary and permanent position; railroad fare refunded after six months' service. Address Mrs. Thompson's Beauty Shop, Laurel Bldg., Muscatine, Iowa. Nicely furnished room in modern home; 2605 Decatur street. Webster 4490 Neatly furnished rooms for light housekeeping. 2901 Seward. Call evenings after six. 2913 Grant, 5 rooms, modern, except heat, $1,800; $200 down; terms. See Reed, Webster 5600. TELEGRAPH OR WRITE TO CONGRESSMEN The president of the Omaha branch of the N. A. A. C. P. has received the following telegram from the national office: New York, Sept. 30. Rev. John A. Williams, 1119 South 20th St., Omaha, Neb. Resolution for senate investigation of lynchings and mob violence in hands of judiciary committee of senate is likely to be reported in a few days. Senator George W. Norris of Nebraska is a member of committee. Secure as many persons as possible to send him telegrams. Important. Names needed as well as numbers. Call mass meeting; explain measure, and spur people to action. JAMES WELDON JOHNSON. NEGRO WOMEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION The Sewing Bee of the Negro Woman's Christian association met Wednesday, the 24th, at the residence of Mrs. Susie Trent. Mrs. Trent and Mrs. Laura Hicks were hostesses. The ladies, under the direction of Mrs. Susie Perry, accomplished quite a bit of needlework. The guests present were: Mrs. P. P. Mahammitt, Mrs. Burns of Battle Creek, Mich.; Mrs. C. Moore, Mrs. Thomas Wheeler Mrs. John Russell and Mrs. Burrell Watson. The next meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. Charles Solomon 2615 Maple street, Mrs. Henry Warren and Mrs. Solomon, hostesses. The lady doing the most needlework will be given a prize. TURS Rev. John Albert Williams, who was so have left Monday for Cleveland to attend the thirty-fifth annual conference of church workers among the colored people, where he was to read a paper on "The Challenge of Religion to the Economic Revolution," cancelled his engagement after the disorders of Sunday and remained in the city where he was kept busy with various duties. He expects to leave soon for Detroit to attend the general convention. WANTED—At once, five hundred persons to pass judgment upon the coffee and meals served by Marsh & Smith, 2709 West Q St. So. Side. CARD OF THANKS We sincerely thank the many friends for their help and sympathy during the illness and death of my husband, Mr. John W. Ballard, September 10. MRS. SARAH BALLARD, 2115 North 25th St. MEETS WITH SERIOUS ACCIDENT Harry Wilson, 2652 Cuming street, 7-year-old colored boy, suffered concussion of the brain and possible fracture of the skull fast night when he fell from the rear of a street car between Twenty-fourth and Twenty-fifth streets on Cuming. He was carried to a nearby drug store and later taken home. $200 cash, $15 monthly, will buy good 5-room cottage on Franklin street; price, $1,800; has gas, water and lights. DOLLEN REALTY CO., Doug. 1733. 314 Baird Bldg. VACANT 7 rooms, modern, 1558 North 19th st., $500 cash. 7 rooms, modern, 2705 Ohio st., $500 cash. 5 rooms, new bungalow, 2713 Maple st., $500 cash. ROBBINS, Douglas 2842; Web. 5519. —Adv. C. Fox, 2866 Maple street. Mrs. Callie Banks, 2521 Miami St. C. E. Bell, 3230 Emmet St. Mrs. Sophy McClare, 2856 Corby St. Josephine Viven, S. W. corner 26th and Seward Sts. Mrs. Frances Jones, 3327 Emmet St. John W. Knapp, 3450 Pinkney St. W. A. Williams, 2711 Ohio St. Brice Grogan, 2713 Ohio St. Damon Maxwell, 2860 Miami St. Milton L. Hunter, 2201 Grant St. H. R. Wallace, 2922 Grant St. Henry Leeder, 3909 North 18th St. John W. Smith, 2728 Burdette St. N. J. Winston, 3508 Burdette St. John Drewey, 2217 North 27th Ave. G. L. Kellog;, 2720 Blondo St. Northern Jenkins, 25th and Maple Sts. David Stevens, 2316 North 27th St. These are just a few of the many who bought homes of us by the month. NIMROD JOHNSON, Notary Public, Real Estate and Rentals. 2726 Burdette St. Web. 4150. [Name] LIEUT. AMOS B. MADISON President Roosevelt Post, American Legion, in Charge of Platoon Colored Service Men. TRAP POLICEMEN IN COURTHOUSE ROOM Flames leaped at them. Bullets spat at them. The only stairway that was accessible was smouldering hot. Members of an infuriated mob down on the street refused to let firemen run ladders up to them. The trapped men merely looked at one another and watched the varnish in their frison room curl and crackle. Such was the plight of ten policemen trapped Sunday night by the fire in the county court house. They were in Court Room No. 1, on the fourth floor of the west side of the building. Sergeant Allen, one of the prisoners, tells the story: "It was getting mighty uncomfortable in that room. I tried to get into another room and the heated doorknob seared my hand. I ventured to the stairway. It was impossible to descend. Other policemen poked their heads out of the windows and shouted for ladders. Bullets whizzed up at them. "'Let 'em burn.' 'Cremate 'em.' 'Bring the nigger down with you and we'll hand you a ladder,' were some of the retorts the mob hurled up at us "We were getting weak. Officer Farrand, South Side detective, was bleeding from the lungs. It was extremely painful for all of us in there to breathe. Somebody thought of the hose at the south side of the building. Two men tied handkerchiefs over their faces and crawled out for it. They were exhausted as they brought it into the room. "Scalding water sizzled from the hose. The hosing itself was smoking hot. We played it on the room for awhile and decided that its water was useless in that place. There was nothing else to do than to grope our way out and down those stairs. "We started. We played the hose ahead of us. We tried to see down the steps. Smoke blinded us. Gas filled our lungs. We couldn't turn back. We had to go down. We did. I don't know how we ever reached the We Are Writing a Community War History. We Want Your Record Please fill in the following blank with the information desired, and either bring it or mail it to this office. If you have a picture of yourself or any Omaha soldier, either in camp or overseas, lend it to us for awhile. Enclose it with this blank. We'll not harm it, and will return it in good shape. What part did you play in the war? Write us a little story on the other side of this sheet, telling us your adventures. We are distributors for the Kashmir Chemical Co. of Chicago, Ill. We have a complete line of the Nile Queen Preparations. We also have a full line of Madam C. J. Walker's Preparations. Our line of toilets are complete. GOOD GROCERIES ALWAYS C. P. WESIN GROCERY CO. Also Fresh Fruits and Vegetables. 2065 Cuming St. Telephone Douglas 1008 PEOPLE'S DRUG STORE DRUGS—CHEMICALS—CIGARS AND CANDY Call and See Us Before Going Elsewhere. bottom. All I know is that I felt like crying when I felt that sidewalk under my feet." The policemen in the room with Sergeant Allen were: Captain Vanous and Haze, Detectives Francl and Farrand, Officers Miller, Trobey and Wright, Sutton, Askwith and Brown. RABBI COHN MAKES STATEMENT ON WHAT HE THINKS OF RIOTS Rabbi Frederick Cohn Monday made the following statement: "Omaha was raped Sunday night. The same crime was excoriated in the Negro, we ourselves committed. Omaha's fair name was lynched. We strung it up in the sight of all men, riddled it with bullets, foully murdered it. Omaha must atone for this cowardly, brutal act. The leaders of the mob must be punished. We must put down the mob spirit in Omaha. Rising today for one thing, it may rise for a far worse one tomorrow. A black crime has been committed against the name and progress of Omaha. We are deeply disgraced. We should go around in sack cloth and ashes. Justice has been outraged, symbolized by the burned and mutilated court house. Justice has been mutilated." NEW YORK ASSOCIATION SENDS WORD TO MAYOR New York, Sept. 29, 1919. Hon. E. P. Smith, Mayor of Omaha, Neb. Omaha, Neb: National Association for Advancement of Colored People commends and congratulates you for your courageous attempt to check mob lawlessness and deeply regrets injuries you suffered. The officers of this association stand ready to co-operate with you in any way possible to put down mob violence. The association is at present endorsing the bill introduced by Senator Charles Curtis calling for a congressional investigation of race riots and lynching. JOHN R. SHILLADY, Secretary, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. DISTRICT JUDGES TO TAKE ACTION District Judge Redick said he will call a meeting of the seven district court judges within a few days to consider the calling of a special grand jury to take action against those implicated. A large amount of information is already on hand with the names of many participants in the reign of terror of Sunday night. For Sale—A number of 5 and 6-room houses, strictly modern on paved street. Prices running from $3,500 to $4,200. On terms $500 or more down, balance as rent. See McClure & Shipman, 220 South 13th St. Telephone Douglas 7150. It is not doing the thing we like to do, but liking the thing we have to do, that makes life blessed.— Goethe. 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PEEBLES DENTIST 220 So. 13th St. (Over Pope's Drug Store) Telephone: Douglas 7812 ```markdown ``` Earn $100 Or More for Your Church To any church sending us 100 New Yearly Subscribers The Monitor will give ANCIENT SONS AND DAUHTERS OF JERU- SALEM HOLD SESSION The 24th annual session of the Supreme Grand Council of the Fraternal Order of the Ancient Sons and Daughters of Jerusalem, was held in Omaha, Neb., August 25 to 30, 1919, at Grove M. E. church, 22d and Seward streets. The first session of the Grand Royal Palace, presided over by M. W. Ida L. Banks, G. O. and G. O. K., assisted by others of the most worthy grand officers. Meeting was conducted as follows: Roll call, devotionals, formal opening, appointment of committees and business. The report of the Royal Palace officers, the standing of special committees, and the election of Grand Royal Palace officers. Monday evening a program was rendered with C. W. Johnson presiding as master of ceremonies. Tuesday, formal opening of the supreme grand council, N. W. Harry R. Graham, supreme grand king, presiding, assisted by Majesty M. E. Sallie Todd, S. G. Q. Opening in the degree of purity. Rall call of supreme grand council office. Appointment of committees on dedication and credentials. The annual message of A. G. K. and S. G. Q.; annual report of S. G. S. G. T. and S. G. deputies and instruction to committees. Tuesday evening, a reception at which the following program was rendered: Solo—Mrs. Gertrude Shackleford, accompanied by her husband. Welcome on behalf of Christian organization—Rev. W. B. Wilkinson. Musical number—Walter Bell and company. Exhibition drill. Wednesday a. m.—General routine of business with formal opening. Wednesday afternoon—Children's session of Gordon Levite guards, presided over by M. E. Mattie B. Evans, S. G. Q. M. Chorus by the children; solo, Mildred Williams, and recitations by the other members. At 3 p. m. Rev. W. M. Young, assisted by Rev. T. W. Montgomery preached the memorial service at which time eulogies were read for the deceased members. In the evening the annual sermon was preached at Bethel Baptist church by Rev. T. A. Taggart; Benton J. Robinson, S. G. S., acted as master of ceremonies. Thursday—General routine of business; session of semi-military department, M. N. T. Benton J. Robinson, G. C., presiding. Captain Bass was issued his papers as the captain for the coming year. C. J. Furgeson for the coming year. The following grand officers were elected: M. N., Harry R. Graham, S. G. K. M. E., Salie Todd, S. G. Q. M. N. T., Benton J. Robinson, S. G. G. M. E., Lillian B. Smith, S. G. R. M. N. B. F. Gatewood, S. G. H. P. R. M. E., Corry Cox, S. G. H. P. M. N., C. M. Johnson, S. G. M. M. N., C. J. Furgeson, S. G. Ass't. M. M. E., Mode Martin, S. G. R. S. M. E., Gertrude B. Stewart, S. G. L. S. M. E., Ina Gordon, S. G. R. C. B. M. E., Morry McCurry, S. G. L. C. B. M. N., Thomas H. Hawkins, S. G. I. C. M. N., W. Ford, S. G. O. G. M. N., Dr. D. W. Gooden, A. G. M. Ex. M. E., Emma Alexander, S. G. Chorister. M. N., Jas. Durrough, S. S. Color Bearer. M. N., Thomas H. Hawkins, S. G. Custodian. M. E., Eliza Bridges, chairman. M. E., Eliza Bailey. M. E., Morry Logan. M. E., Morry McCurley. M. E., Alice Craig. M. N., E. D. Bradford. M. N., Dennis Todd. M. N., W. H. Grant. SUPREME GRAND BOARD OF JUDGES M. E., Irene Gordon, chairman. M. E., Celia Buckner. M. E., Eva Bentley. M. E., Bertha Moore. M. N., E. E. Brokman. M. N., Wm. Fleming. M.N., Morton W. Jones. FINANCIAL BOARD M. N., Harry R. Graham, chairman. M. E., Sallie Todd, vice chairman. M. E., George H. Woods, treasurer. M. E., Emma Alexander, secretary. M. N. T., Benton J. Robinson. M. E., Jennie Carter. M. E. Rosa Covens. SUPREME GRAND OFFICERS OF GORDON LEVITE GUARDS M. N., Mattie B. Evans, S. G. M. M. W., Matilda F. Starnes, S. V. G. Q. M. M. W., T. W. Montgomery, S. G. F. G. M. W., Nancy Holly, S. G. F. G. N. W., Torena Anderson, S. G. R. K. BOARD OF TRUST M. W., Lizzie McCatherine. SUPREME ROYAL PALACE OFFICERS M. W., Ida L. Banks, C. Q., 6701 Railroad avenue, Omaha, Neb. N. W., Samuel Diggs, G. K., 1006 North 3d street, Kansas City, Kas. M. W., Lillian B. Smith, G. R., 2401 Flora, Kansas City, Mo. M. W., Jennie Carter, G. F., 1505 Cottage, Kansas City, Mo. Friday—The supreme grand council opened their meeting by calling the roll of the new officers, which kept them busy until about 3:30 p. m. Formation of supreme grand council parade under the direction of M. N., C. M. Johnson, S. G. M., and M. N., C. J. Furgeson, S. G. M. The parade marched from Grove M. E. church, 22d and Seward to the Auditorium at 15th and Howard streets. It was headed by mounted officers and Desdunes regimental band. The public cordially invited the installation of supreme grand officers at the Auditorium by Cyrus Johnson. In the evening refreshments were served and a very pretty drill was given by the drill team of Kansas City, Mo., headed by C. M. Johnson, C. J. Furgeson and Captain Bass. The committee on arrangements with Josie Scott, chairman. Reception Committee: M. E., Irene Gordon, M. E., Isaac Swilley, M. N., W. F. Ford, M. E., Gertrude Stewart, M. E., Jennie Cook Shelton, M. E., Mammie Shelton, M. N., Allen Jones. COMMITTEES M. E. R., Ida M. Johnson, chairman of program committee and accompanist. $10 for Your C THE MONITOR M. N., Silas Johnson, chairman of the executive board. Dr. D. M. Gooden, S. G.M. Examiner. The Omaha mayor, being out of the city, was unable to make the address of welcome, so sent Dean Ringer, superintendent of police. The Co-Operative Business and Mercantile Auxiliary was reaffirmed and ordered put in operation. Each council is required to take and subscribe for five shares at $5 per share. The same is to be paid for by monthly payments of $2.75 per month until the full quota is paid, at which time a certificate of stock will be given. Receipts for all payments will be given by the secretary, Mrs. Morry Wheeler Campbell. ROCKDALE. TEXAS. NOTES Services were held at all churches Sunday. Pastor A. A. Lucas was at his post and preached from the text, "By the Grace of God I Am What I Am." Rev. A. A. Lucas has but recently returned from the convention at Norfolk, Va. He reports spending a pleasant week doing business for the king, and also his own people. He is all smiles over his new church furniture which cost over $1,000. We are very, anxious to have all the members do their part towards helping us go over the top on the first Sunday in November. Services were well attended all day Sunday, September 21, at Bethel Baptist church. At 11 a. m. sermon by the pastor. Sunday school at 1 p. m. B. Y. P. U. at 6:30 p. m. Brother Robert C. Logan and his wife, who have taken charge of the choir wish to assure the pastor and church their desire to make good the musical department of Bethel once more. Don't forget the rally day and installation week beginning September 28 at 3 p. m.; $103 will put Bethel over the top. N. A. A. C. P. MEETS AT PILGRIM REST CHURCH The usual weekly meeting of the Omaha branch, N. A. A. C. P., was held Sunday afternoon at Pilgrim Rest Baptist church, with the president, Rev. John Albert Williams in the chair. Reports of the various committees and press releases were read. A motion to address the congressional delegates from Nebraska asking proper action on the bill for the commission on labor to be appointed was made and carried. While the body was assembled news came that a mob was forming, marching to the court house, bent on lynching the Negro accused of rape. Speeches followed one another hard and fast. All expected the city officials to do their duty and protect their prisoner and see that nothing prevented him from having a fair trial by jury. The meeting declared itself on the side of law and order, dispersed in a calm and quiet manner and went home, ready and prepared to protect themselves and loved ones from lawlessness and riot. The meeting adjourned at 6 o'clock to meet next Sunday afternoon at 4 o'clock at Pleasant Green Baptist church. R. S. Dixon, household goods for sale, from kitchen to parlor, at reasonable terms, prices same. Call R. S. Dixon, Walnut 4130 or Douglas 81. BUTTE, MONTANA REAL ESTATE FOR SALE Eight rooms, thoroughly modern; three large lots, barn, chicken house, etc.; some fruit trees; excellent place for chicken raising; convenient to school and car. Will sell on easy terms to responsible party. Call Douglas 6688. War Camp Community Service LOOKING FOR A JOB? Come to Community Club 2124 North 24th St. Come or Call Webster 4791 [Name] Thos. A. Douglas EXPERT WATCHMASTER AND JEWELER Repairing REPAIRING 1436 So. 13th St. The Reliable Dry Goods Co. CASH IF YOU HAVE IT. CREDIT IF YOU WANT IT. Please phone Webster 6900 and representative will call. C. S. JOHNSON 18th and Izard Tel. Douglas 1702 ALL KINDS OF COAL and COKE at POPULAR PRICES. Best for the Money E. A. NIELSEN UPHOLSTERING Cabinet Making, Furniture Repairing, Mattress Renovating Douglas 864. 1917 Cuming St. SUITS AT $45 and up CAN YOU BEAT IT? Victory Tailors 1612 Capitol Ave. OLE W. JACKSON, Agent FOR SCOTTS C American New EVERY HOME IN Call Webster 2465. RER SCOTT'S OFFICIAL HISTORY OF THE American Negro in the World ERY HOME IN OMAHA SHOULD OWN C ster 2465. 2528 Pat DUNBUR We High e Highly Appreciat We Highly Appreciate OUR COLORED PATRONAGE AND WILL STRIVE TO MERIT ITS CONTINUANCE The The Emporium 310-12-50-16TH ST. THE QUEEN OFFICIAL HISTORY OF THE gro in the World War OMAHA SHOULD OWN ONE 2528 Patrick Ave. Phone Douglas 1872 FRANK SVOBODA Monuments. Headstones, etc 1215 South 13th St., Omaha. ly Appreciate The orium 12 50 16TH ST. QUEEN Hair and Skin" than the Best inner and Cleanser or Beautifier Cream Powder—5 Shades Cold Cream Vanishing Cream Queen Rouge Queen Cream balm Que Queen Dandruff Remedy Nile Queen Liquid Powder Nile Queen Shampoo 50c each Write for New FREE Luxe Beauty Book manufactured by the CHEMICAL CO. Dept.... CHICAGO, ILL. Drug stores and first class Beauty gist does not have it, write us, or postage, or write for agency. For Sale By: Big Stores in the City Dr. Britt Upstairs Douglas 7812 and 7150 Drug Co. drugs, Rubber Goods and Sundries. IONS OUR SPECIALTY. Omaha, Nebraska Among the Churches BETHEL BAPTIST NOTES The Bethel B. Y. P. U. had a get together meeting Sunday afternoon at 2:30. The program was short and spicy and everyone present felt a new desire and became more interested in the study of the bible. Mrs. Nelson has worked with the B. Y. P. U. for ten years, and is trying to put the union on the map for work in Omaha. She has from time to time invited all the various unions to take part. She has tried, but failed, to make all the unions of the various churches come together in one union for work. But with the co-operation of her workers, will make the Bethel B. Y. P. U. just what God would have it be, a set of young people, studying the bible, working towards success, with love to all, malice to none. ST. JOHN'S CHURCH NOTES Rev. W. C. Williams, Pastor Considering the absence of the pas THERE'S A MESSAGE FOR YOU AT Bethel Baptist Church 29th and T Sts., South Side SERVICES Sunday school, 9:30 a. m. Song service, 10:45 a. m. Preaching services, 11 a. m.; 8 p. m. Rev. Thomas A. Taggart, Pastor. 2120 North 27th St. A. M. E. CHURCH ALLEN CHAPEL A. M. E. CHU ALLEN CHAPEL A.M.E. CHURCH 5233 South 25th Street SERVICES Preaching, 11 a. m.; Sunday school, 1 p. Allen Endeavor, 7 p. m.; preaching, 8 p. m. Class meetings Friday nights. ICES Sunday school, 1 p. m.; preaching, 8 p. m. nights. SERVICES Preaching, 11 a. m.; Sunday school, 1 p. m.; Allen Endeavor, 7 p. m.; preaching, 8 p. m. Class meetings Friday nights. J. A. BROADNAX, P. C. Phone South 3475. Baptist Church Pleasant Green Baptist Church Twenty-second and Paul Streets REV. JOHN COSTELLO, PASTOR. SERVICES Sunday school, 9:30 a. m.; morning service and preaching; B. Y. P. U., 5:30 p. m.; evening service and preaching; Prayer meeting, Wednesday night; class meeting Friday Women's Missionary Society, Tuesday afternoon at 3:30. Pilgrim Rest Baptist Ch ICES ing service and preaching, 11 a. m.; service and preaching, 8 o'clock. at; class meeting Friday, night. day afternoon at 3:30. Sunday school, 9:30 a. m.; morning service and preaching, 11 a. m.; B. Y. P. U., 5:30 p. m.; evening service and preaching, 8 o'clock. Prayer meeting, Wednesday night; class meeting Friday, night. Women's Missionary Society, Tuesday afternoon at 3:30. Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church 26th and Franklin Streets ICES service and preaching, 11 a. m. service and preaching, 8 p. m. night; Women's Missionary Society, SERVICES Sunday School, 10 a. m.; morning service and preaching, B. Y. P. U., 6 p. m.; evening service and preaching, 8 p. Prayer meeting Wednesday night; Women's Missionary 1st and 3d Sunday, 4 p. m. Sunday School, 10 a. m.; morning service and preaching, 11 a. m. B. Y. P. U., 6 p. m.; evening service and preaching, 8 p. m. Prayer meeting Wednesday night; Women's Missionary Society, 1st and 3d Sunday, 4 p. m. A Church Where All Are Welcome Sunday School, 10 a. m. Preaching, 11 a. m., 8 p. m. League, 6:30 p. m. Florence P. Leavitt Club, Mon Prayer Meeting, Wednesday Evening. W. H. M. S. Thursday Afternoon Ladies' Aid, Friday afternoon. REV. F. L. DEAS, Pastor Residence 2202 Clark St. Church of St. Philip the De (EPISCOPAL) Church of St. Philip the Deacon Twenty-first Between Nicholas and Paul Sts. REV. JOHN ALBERT WILLIAMS, PRIEST Sunday services, 7:30, 10 and 11 a. m. and 8 p. m. COME. YOU ARE WELCOME. CHURCH OF ST. BENEDICT THE M. (Catholic) MASS—8 a. m., First Sunday in every month. BENEDICTIC Third Sunday in every month. Services to be held temporari- Heart Chapel, Twenty-second and Binney Streets. Everybody REV. FRANCIS CASSIL-LY, S. J., Pastor. CHURCH OF DIVINITY Inter-Denominational People's M. 26th and Franklin Streets Preaching, 11 a. m., 7:30 p. m.; Sunday school, 1:15 Prayer and conference meeting every Thursday 8 p. REV. A. WAGNER, Pastor and G. O. P. BENEDICT THE MOOR (public) Every month, BENEDICTION—8 p. m. places to be held temporarily in Sacred Money Streets. Everybody welcome. SILLY, S. J., Pastor. OF DIVINITY Real People's Mission Franklin Streets m.; Sunday school, 1:15 p. m. being every Thursday 8 p. m. Pastor and G. O. P. CHURCH OF ST. BENEDICT THE MOOR MASS—8 a. m., First Sunday in every month. BENEDICTION—8 p. m., Third Sunday in every month. Services to be held temporarily in Sacred Heart Chapel, Twenty-second and Binney Streets. Everybody welcome. REV. FRANCIS CASSII-LY, S. J., Pastor. CHURCH OF DIVINITY Inter-Denominational People's Mission 26th and Franklin Streets MT. MORIAH BAPTIST CHURCH Rev. M. H. Wilkinson, Pastor. The pastor has returned from his eastern trip. He spent three weeks visiting many points, including Niagara Falls, 142 miles down the Hudson river to New York, the National Baptist convention at Newark, N. J. He also visited his wife's relatives at Philadelphia and spent some time in Williamsport, where he was pastor for five years. The public is invited to hear the report that will be made Tuesday evening, October 7, by the pastor and Brother H. L. Anderson. The meeting will be in the form of a social function. The spirit of welcome was high at church Sunday. The pastor preached two strong sermons. Two were added to the membership of the church. Baptism and covenant next Sunday morning; at night fellowship and communion. You are welcome. MRS. E. W. SMITH, Secretary. MISSISSIPPIAN CHURCH SERVICES 2629 Caldwell Street. GROVE METHODIST CHURCH 22nd and Seward Sts., Omaha, Neb. (EPISCOPAL) (Catholic) Webster 6035. THE MONITOR tor and the inclemency of the weather, services were unusually well attended and orderly conducted. Mrs. Marie Rayford is quite ill at university hospital. The W. W. club will meet Friday with Mrs. Shackleford, 1506 North 26th street. St. John's contributed a small sum of $19 Sunday morning to the Salvation Army. Rev. W. C. Williams returned Monday evening from the annual conference which convened the past week in Kansas City, Mo. Miss Vesta Walker, daughter of Mrs. John Shores, and Mr. Lewis Carter were married September 25 at Dakota City. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Smith were the attendants. Mr. William Collins, the barbecue king, was called to Hornick, Ia., this week to barbecue meat for the homecoming celebration. Mrs. Lena Mays, the hair culturist, and her husband have moved to Waterloo, Ia. Brother Joseph Norris filled the pulpit at Malone A. M. E. church Sunday in the absence of the pastor. He gave a most excellent talk in the morning. At night Dr. J. Wilbur Norris, an ordained deacon, preached a most excellent sermon to an appreciative audience from Proverbs xxii:10. Dr. Norris is always heard with pleasure and profit. Sam Mitchell, an employee of the Swift packing house, lost his purse last week, containing $780.50, when the police raided a crap game in which Sam was engaged. The old saying, "A fool and his money are soon separated," is as true today as when first uttered. Mr. Ed Askew is on his job again at Davidson Bros., after a week's illness. Dr. Curshon, pastor of Mount Zion Baptist church, preached the annual sermon for the Odd Fellows juveniles at the church, Sunday, September 28, at 3 p. m. Mrs. Margaret Smith and her sister, Miss Laura Askew, were guests of Mrs. E. J. Curtis on Wednesday, September 24. Rev. P. M. Lewis will spend a few days in Rockford, Ill., on his way home from attending conference. Mrs. Williams of Mobile, Ala., has joined her husband, Doc Williams. They are at home at West Fourteenth street. LA GRANGE, TEXAS, NOTES Agent H. L. Vincent went to town last Friday and Saturday for the first time in six months. The continuous rains have prevented the farmers from producing much cotton here, but to the north there is a great demand for hands and consequently many people have left here. The A. M. E. district S. S. convention closed a successful session here last week. Amount raised, $500. Last Wednesday night at 8:30 o'clock Mr. Charlie Scott and Miss Sallie Williams were married at the St. James M. E. church, Rev. J. H. Napier officiating. Miss Nettie Phearse and Mrs. Fannie Clark, both of Taylor, attended the Scott-Williams nuptials. Rev. G. M. Mallory visited here last week. Mrs. Lottie Beavers, Temple, returned home after visiting a few day's with Mrs. Lizzie Williams, her mother. Mrs. Julia Sutton and Mrs. Mabel Schermack and children are spending a few days out of town. Prof. G. A. Randolph states that the THE FIRE Members of Mob Burning Brown's Body at Seventeenth and Dodge Streets, Near Federal Building in Sight of Windows of Department of Justice. SIOUX CITY NOTES colored high school here is improving and has an increased attendance over last year at this time. Mr. T. P. Poole, East Bernard, was in the city last Saturday. Rev. J. H. Napier is making some repairs on Mrs. Cassie Edwards' home. Mr. Levi Simms spent last Saturday in Weimer. Misses Susie Grant, West Point, and Virgie Palmer, Ellinger, were in the city last Saturday. Our sick: Mmes. Pollie Smith, Rebecca Moses, Charlotte Jarmon, Esther Phearse, Julia King and H. L. Vincent. PALESTINE NOTES We are having plenty of rain in this country at this time, and everything is looking fine, especially the turnip crop. Palestine Association has just ended a successful session. Rev. E. A. Early was moderator and conducted the session in the same efficient way he has for the past eleven years. Rev. W. A. Alexander was elected moderator for the next term, and we are hoping that he will have success in his new field. The Sunday school convention was held at Oakwood last week with a good attendance. Rev. F. F. Washington as presiding elder makes a good report from all churches. Those attending the convention were as follows: Mrs. Martha Swanson, Mrs. Martha Garland, Mr. A. G. Howard, Mr. L. D. Thompson, Rev. W. A. Keith, J. H. Little, H McKenah. Mr. Louis Garland was in the city this week looking after some business in connection with the association which convenes in Buffalo today. Rev. D. J. Crawford and Rev. J. E. Ellis have returned from the national Baptist convention. Both report a good time and a splendid session. The Zion Hill Baptist association is in session this week at Crockett. Those attending were S. J. Williamson, Rev. D. J. Crawford, Rev. T. M. Daily, Mrs. Malinda Jefferson. Miss Maggie has joined the list of Monitor readers. Miss Mattie Paterson is home after spending a few weeks on a vacation trip. The Fastest Growing Store in Omaha "WATCH US GROW" PHILIP'S DEPARTMENT STORE CLOSED UNTIL 5 P. M. SATURDAY. 5 Hour Sale--5 Big Specials, starting at 5 P.M. Be sure you come early, as we will have an enormous rush during our Five Hour Sale—expect to do more business in these five hours than ordinary stores do during their all day selling, because every item of merchandise in Philip's Store is a special in price and quality, and with Philip's service combined it makes an ideal combination. FIRST COME FIRST SERVED OVERALLS FREE WITH EVERY SUIT Five Hour Special—a wonderful value in Boys' Suits given you Saturday with a pair of OVERALLS FREE with every suit. These Boys' Suits come in all sizes, 3 to 17 years; but the greatest numbers range in size from 13 to 17 years, $5.75. MEN'S FINE QUALITY UNION SUITS A wonderful value for this season's wear in a regular $2.50 grade Richmond Union Suit. All sizes. Long or short sleeves. Ankle length. Five Hour Special, $1.39. LADIES' MIDDYS AND SMOCKS Every Middy and Smock in our large stock goes in two prices, as follows: The best grades we have in stock. Van Lopec make. Regular $4.50 quality. Five Hours Saturday, $2.45. HAMMER SOAP WITH BIG PLATE FREE Between 5 p. m. and 10 p. m. our Basement will serve you with an unusual value and gift free— 10 Big bars of Hammer Soap 1 large 35c Plate FREE with Soap. Plate Free—79c—10 Big Bars. UNUSUAL PANTS SHOWING A showing of all best quality of MEN'S PANTS—all fine Reading make included—for work or dress wear. Prices from $1.50 in cotton qualities up to $6.95 for all wool. Fine Van Lopec quality. Sold up to $2.50. Saturday. $1.49. PHILIP'S DEPARTMENT STORE The grand United Order of Odd Pellows held their annual convention here this week with delegates from all parts of the northwest. They adjourned Thursday afternoon to meet in Salt Lake City in 1920. The Montana state fair, which started Monday, has brought many visitors into the city. Helena's "400" has always held a place of prominence in the way of elaborate entertaining and nothing was left undone towards making this week indeed a gala week for the visitors who numbered probably sixty. Among the distinguished out of town guests who attended the state fair and other social functions were Mr. and Mrs. James Johnson and son of Missoula; Mr. and Mrs. Contee, Denver, Colo.; Dr. Robinson and mother of Great Falls. The Woman's club of Butte was represented by Mrs. Arthur Chappell, president; Mrs. L. C. Forman, historian; Mrs. Mack Arnold, secretary, and Mrs. Walter Duncan, Mrs. Thos. Roberts and little Mattie Tolbert of Omaha are visitors in the city. Mrs. Roberts is the guest of her brother, George Howard, whom she had not seen for 38 years. A formal ball was given at Armory hall Thursday evening, complimentary to the Odd Fellows and visitors. A delightful evening was spent and those in attendance were unanimous in M. B. MENT STORE fourth St. "WATCH US GROW" O UNTIL 5 P. M. SATURDAY. s, starting at 5 P. M. rush during our Five Hour Sale—expect stores do during their all day selling, is a special in price and quality, and with in. FIRST COME FIRST SERVED the best grades we have in stock. Van pec make. Regular $4.50 quality. Five s Saturday, $2.45. SUMER SOAP WITH BIG PLATE FREE between 5 p. m. and 10 p. m. our Basement serve you with an unusual value and gift The best grades we have in stock. Van Lopec make. Regular $4.50 quality. Five Hours Saturday, $2.45. HAMMER SOAP WITH BIG PLATE FREE Between 5 p. m. and 10 p. m. our Basement will serve you with an unusual value and gift free— 10 Big bars of Hammer Soap 1 large 35c Plate FREE with Soap. Plate Free—79c—10 Big Bars. UNUSUAL PANTS SHOWING showing of all best quality of MEN'S PANTS—all fine Reading make included— work or dress wear. Prices from $1.50 in on qualities up to $6.95 for all wool sted—that sell regularly at $10 to $12. 5 to 10 P. M. Sale. UNUSUAL PANTS SHOWING A showing of all best quality of MEN'S PANTS—all fine Reading make included— for work or dress wear. Prices from $1.50 in cotton qualities up to $6.95 for all wool worsted—that sell regularly at $10 to $12. 5 to 10 B. M. Sale HELENA, MONTANA, NEWS declaring it to be the swellest affair of the season. Messrs. L. C. Forman, John Davis, Ed Rivers, Wm. Ridley of Butte were delegates to grand lodge of the Odd Fellows, and remained in the city throughout the week. Mr. Mack Arnold came over from Butte Thursday morning and was the guest of his wife and mother during the day. He returned by evening train. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Williams, Mrs. Charles A. Joyce and Hon. C. F. Jones were state fair visitors. Mrs. Wm. Freeman, who lately returned to Butte from a two months' vacation is visiting in Helena this week. He is not worthy the honeycomb that shuns the hive because the bees have stings.—Shakespeare. We Buy for Cash Stamps and Liberty Bonds Highest Prices. Iowa Realty Co. Pearl and Broadway. Phone 3239. Council Bluffs The Little Ruby Tonsorial Parlor Now open under new management with three first class artists. Strictly modern. We are the South Side Boosters. You don't have to go to the North Side to get your hair service. Stop and give us a trial. Phone South 3547. C. R. LEWIS, Prop. 2519 Q St. South Omaha