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Withholding the Truth---Associated Press Abets Mob MONITOR SPECIAL INVESTIGATOR ON THE JOB IN ARKANSAS MONITOR SPECIAL INVESTIGATOR ON THE JOB IN ARKANSAS GENESIS APOTHEOSIS EXODUS Mural Trinartite Unveiled at Poro College, St. Louis, Mo., on October 19. GROWING, THANK YOU! $2.00 a Year. 5 Copy Withhold MONITOR SPECIAL ON THE Associated Press, as Usual, Withholds Significant Facts—Vicious Whites Under Pretense of "Suppressing Negro Uprising," Mob and Kill Scores of Negroes and Imprison Hundreds of Others—Interesting Details of Motives and Causes Printed for Benefit of Monitor Readers. (Special to The Monitor.) HELENA, Ark., Oct. 28.—Your special correspondent, detailed to investigate the recent wholesale killings of Negroes in Phillips county, Arkansas, quietly dropped into Helena and visited the scenes of the recent troubles, talked with scores of Negroes, overhead the conversations of many whites, read the leading Arkansas newspapers, asked and got information and opinions and left the state without disclosing his identity and even being suspected of being a news writer. The reason for this is obvious. We did not know whom to trust. We wanted to get the news—the whole truth, not to be lynched. For in the present state of mind of the white people of Phillips county, any Negro is as good as dead if he be even suspected of writing for a northern Negro publication. Summary of Half Truth Circulated by Press From reading the news as sent out by the white press of Arkansas, and as given to the Associated Press, we would be led to believe that the Negroes in and about Elaine, Phillips county, Arkansas, were a bloodthirsty set of ingrates who had deliberately plotted to "rise up against the white people and commit bloody slaughter;" that they had marked for slaughter twenty-one of the leading white men of the county; that a Negro organization the Progressive Farmers' Household Union, and its leaders were the instigators of a plan to force "social equality" of the Negroes on the white people, and to seize the lands of the white folks; that some Negroes wantly fired on some white men who were on a public highway and doing nothing at all and who were wholly innocent of any impending trouble with the Negroes; that four of the leading Negroes of the state, the Johnson brothers, viciously attacked some white deputies and possemen and were killed while unlawfully resisting the officers; that the "insurrection" of the Negroes was so serious and threatening that the governor had to call on the federal government for help and the "uprising" was only suppressed by the aid of federal troops. The Real Truth of the Organization Here is the real truth about the whole matter. The Progressive Farmers' Household Union was a Negro organization incorporated by the state of Arkansas and authorized by the state to do business. Its charter stated that it was organized for the purpose of advancing the "intellectual, material, moral, spiritual and financial interests of the Negro race" and "to make the Negro a better farmer and a better citizen." The charter is on the public records and can be inspected at any time. The application blank is very short and asks but few questions, namely, "Do you believe in God? Do you belong to church? Who is your pastor? What is your age? Do you believe in the law? Do you believe in court? Are you married?" and a few others as to his religious beliefs. At the top of the application are the words "The Torch of Liberty ```markdown ``` THE MONITOR A NATIONAL WEEKLY NEWSPAPER DEVOTED TO THE INTERESTS OF COLORED AMERICANS. the Light of the World." At the bottom the applicant signs a pledge to obey the law and to support the constitution of the United States. I saw one of the applications and a copy was printed in the Times-Democrat, a white newspaper published at Little Rock. There is not one word in all its literature about "social equality." The Metta Behind the Hullabaloo The Motive Behind the Himalayas The hullabaloo was raised to conceal and camouflage certain vicious conditions existing in Phillips county and in all southeast Arkansas, which were about to be exposed in the courts. All the white plantation owners had a system whereby the Negro tenants and share croppers are "furnished" their supplies. They get all their food, clothing and supplies from the "commissary" or store operated by the planter, or else they get them from some store designated by him. The commissary or store charges from 25 to 50 per cent interest on the value of the money and supplies advanced or furnished. If anyone doubts this statement, let him ask any planter or store keeper. As a rule they admit it. They boast that the commissary is the safest and best paying department of the plantation. A northern white man bought a big farm in Mississippi, not far from Helena and across the river from his Arkansas white neighbors. Of course he had a "commissary." When the season was over he complained that he had made but little money. His southern neighbors asked him questions as to his methods, etc., but he charged the cost price for his supplies and had added ten per cent for profit, and had settled with his hands at the actual market value of the cotton at the time it was sold. They said "Hell, man, you haven't got the right system. You don't make money down on your cotton except in good years. You make your money off your commissary. Besides never give your niggers a statement of their accounts. If you do, you will ruin every nigger in the country. Just tell them what they've got coming and pay them off and don't let 'em argue or ask any questions." That is only part of the "system." The landlord takes the cotton, gins it, sells it at the highest market price and settles with his tenants at the lowest market price for their "share" of the crop. They play both ends against the middle and get the Negro going and coming. If a Negro objects, he is classed as "an insolent nigger" or a "bad nigger." He is beat up by the "agent" or "boss man" and either driven off the place, or else he admits he is wrong, becomes thoroughly cowed and then is allowed to remain. White Lawyer Hired to Take Cases to Court That was the situation in 1918. Many Negroes had their cotton taken by the planter in October, 1918, but did not get a settlement until July, 1919. They had never been able to get a statement of their accounts from month to month, hence when July came, how could a man dispute an account made the year before? How could he say that he did not get certain supplies in June, 1918, when he did not know until July, 1919, what he was charged with? The Negroes got tired of it. Sixty-eight of them got together and decided to hire a lawyer and get statements of their accounts and a settlement at the right figures. They decided not to hire a Negro lawyer because they knew that it meant THE REV. JOHN ALBERT WILLIAMS, Editor OMAHA, NEBRASKA Truth---As Bolshevism CLASS CLASSES INTOLERANCE RAIN HE LOOSED THE OMAHA, NEBRASKA, OCTOBER 30, 1919 BOLSHEVISM ANARCHY CLASS5 CLASHES ALIEN HATREDS INTOLERANCE MACE HATRED MOD RULE ROCK LAW RACE PRETEND mobbing and death to any Negro lawyer who would have the presumption to take one of these white planters to court. They were afraid to trust any white lawyer in Phillips county for fear their attorney would lay down on them and fall to get results after getting their money. They canvassed the situation and found that the firm of Bratton & Bratton, white, of Little Rock, was a good, reliable firm, and would fight for a Negro client to the last. They made contracts with this firm to handle all the sixty-eight cases at $50.00 each in cash and a percentage of the moneys collected from the white planters. Also some of these Negroes and their friends planned to go before the federal grand jury and charge certain white planters with peonage. These men had meetings from time to time for the purpose of collecting the moneys which were to be paid in advance and to place the same in the treasury; also to collect evidence and gather facts which would enable them to successfully prosecute these cases. These meetings had to be secret to prevent harm and danger to the men concerned and to their families. THE ORIENT SPEAKS TO THE OCC Li Moy Charges Hypocrisy in of Democracy. A Chinaman, Li Moy Food York, wrote to the New York a letter which we reprint and fully refer to hypocritical Christians of the U. S. A. “If a Chinaman may be to suggest, would it not be found a better and more last upon the Ten Commandments upon the fourteen points? Why does not the west m 1900 years, try the expert founding a state upon the teet its Christ? “We Chinamen believe the restrictions beget war. They been at war for and because markets ever since your modization was created. “When the guns of German destruction to the cathedral France, we heard you weep in your market places because loss of the architectural be Cotton Pickers Ask Higher Wages Meanwhile another organization sprang up. The Negro cotton pickers organized a union to raise the wages of cotton pickers and refused to pick cotton until they received higher wages for their work. These meetings were secret. Also, at Elaine were a great many Negroes who worked in the saw mills and who received fair wages, and who refused to allow their wives and daughters to pick cotton or to work for a white man at any price. They did this as a measure of protection to their wives and daughters, who were subject to the advances and insults of white men on the cotton farms. All these movements became known to the white planters and they resolved to break up the whole business and put the Negro "in their place." It is the unwritten law of the cotton planter that his Negro tenants "must not take the boss man to law." Woe (Continued on Page 8.) AUGUSTA, OCTOBER 30, 1919 RIVARCHY ALIEN HATREDS MACE HATRED MOP RUSH TWICK LAW FORCES OF EVIL THE ORIENT SPEAKS TO THE OCCIDENT Li Moy Charges Hypocrisy in Practice of Democracy. A Chinaman, Li Moy Foo, of New York, wrote to the New York World, a letter which we reprint and respectfully refer to hypocritical Caucasian Christians of the U. S. A: "If a Chinaman may be permitted to suggest, would it not be possible to found a better and more lasting peace upon the Ten Commandments than upon the fourteen points? * * * Why does not the west now, after 1900 years, try the experiment of founding a state upon the teachings of its Christ? "We Chinamen believe that trade restrictions beget war. The west had been at war for and because of its markets ever since your modern civilization was created. "When the guns of Germany worked destruction to the cathedrals of France, we heard you weeping aloud in your market places because of the loss of the architectural beauties of Rheims and Louvain. Not one voice was raised in honest protest because of the desecration of the inner tabernacle. "I attack not your Christian religion, nor would I compare it unfavorably with our Confucianism. You, however, do not practice your religion. With you a commercial relation comes first in all things; the moral relation is forgotten. "Lasting peace will come only when you accept honestly the teachings of the Christ whom you now only pretend to worship." THE OTHER SIDE OF THE LYCHING QUESTION White Clerk Dismissed for Insulting Colored Woman—Headlines in Associated Press Dispatches Conspicuous by Their Absence. Washington, D. C., Oct. 28.—Mrs. Ida Dorsey, colored, employed in the adjutant generals' office of the war department, was insulted by a white clerk, who indecently and wilfully exposed himself to her. Mrs. Dorsey called for assistance. The would-be assailant was placed under arrest and then released. The matter was later brought to the attention of Secretary of War Baker, who summarily dismissed the clerk. BUYS 35,000 ACRES IN ARKANSAS Kansas City, Oct. 30.—H. P. Ewing, a Negro, who has a 1,000 acre farm near here and is known locally as the potato king and originator of the back-to-the-farm for Negroes movement, has acquired control of 35,000 acres of northern Arkansas land. He is getting together responsible men of his race and returned Negro soldiers whom he will settle on the land with the understanding that they will buy it as they develop it. Vol. V. No.17 (Whole No.226) Abets Mob --- COLORED WOMEN PROVED ABILITY FOR LEADERSHIP Mrs. Eva D. Bowles. National Y. W. C. A. Worker, Makes Interesting Report. NEW YORK—In reporting the work of the Colored Work Committee at the final meeting of the War Work Council of the Young Women's Christian association, held recently at National Headquarters, 600 Lexington avenue, Miss Eva Bowles was heartily applauded when she declared that the war gave opportunity for colored women to prove her ability for leadership, and that she had her chance and made good, and that the time has passed for white leadership for colored people. Miss Bowles, during her report said: "As we report our achievements we find ourselves facing the future that will test all of our powers and conserve the work already launched, and the problem f promotion is our immediate task. All the problems that faced any girl in war time were ours, together with the more serious problems of race relationship and understanding. "We have ministered to our problem from three outstanding ends; (1) The immediate one of the hostess houses in camps which was so acute and the most picturesque of wartime activities; (2) the colored girl as she entered the industrial field; (3) in communities affected by camps and cantonments where abnormal conditions affected the life of the girl, here were organized club and recreation centers. "Today this committee with the other committees of the national board, is facing the great problem of reconstruction. The giant task that lies ahead now that the world has been saved for democracy is to make democracy safe. The colored women leaders stand ready to do their part. The war has given opportunity for the colored woman to prove her ability for leadership; she had the chance and she made good. "With all the strength of having suffered she will be able through the patience born of suffering to lead the women and girls whom only she can lead. The time has passed for white leadership for colored people. As white and colored women we must understand each other; we must think and act, plan together, for upon all of us rests the responsibility of the girlhood of all nations." OFFERS TO PAY FOR WEDDING RING AFTER THIRTY-SIX YEARS Batesville, Ark.—Thirty-six years ago Charles Mosby, now a local jeweler, extending credit to a Negro, then in his employ, for a ring which the man wished to give to his bride. Soon afterward Mr. Mosby moved to one town and the man to another, and the man did not pay for the ring. This week the man came to Batesville, hunted up Mr. Mosby and offered to pay for the wedding ring which his wife had been wearing for thirty-six years. Mr. Mosby refused to accept the money, but instead gave the man another ring as a reward for his good intentions. BALTIMORE Y TO HAVE $7,500 SWIMMING POOL Baltimore, Oct. 28.—The Y. M. C. A. will close a campaign this week and add some other features to its $100,000 building. Rev. J. Milton Waldron, of Washington, delivered an address at the association Sunday afternoon. MORGAN COLLEGE PURCHASES FORTY ACRES OF LAND Baltimore, Md.—Morgan college recently purchased an additional tract of forty acres. This purchase enables the school to minister more effectively to needs of its student body. Dean Pickens has brought many desirable changes to the college. INDIANS AGAINST SEGREGATION Three hundred members of the American Society of Indians, in annual convention at Minneapolis, voted for the abolition of the U. S. government Indian bureau. The reasons given by speakers are that Indians should be regarded the same as other American citizens and do not need supervision. LIFTING. LIFT, TOO! FIRST FOUR SENTENCES Lester Price, Colored, Given Thirty Days for Carrying Concealed Weapons—Three Plead Guilty of Complicity in Disorder—Get Maximum Jail Sentence—Seven More Held for Murder and Arson Charge. LESTER PRICE, 16 years old, a Negro orphan boy living at 2226 Seward street, was sentenced to thirty days in the county jail by Judge Redick in district court when he pleaded guilty to a charge of carrying a concealed weapon on the night of the riot in Omaha. Price is the first person to be sentenced for alleged complicity in the recent disorders. He was included in the first eight indictments returned by the special grand jury. Judge Redick made the boy's sentence retroactive to date from September 28, when he was arrested and confined to jail. Price is the lad whom the mob attacked when detected in a street car on Farnam and was only saved by the presence of mind of the conductor who concealed him on the floor of the car. He was later rescued from a mob at Eleventh and Jackson streets and taken to Council Bluffs by police for safekeeping before the rioters threatened to burn the city jail in their hunt for him. The Negro told Judge Redick that he heard a mob rush by his house yelling "Lynch the nigger!" and slipped the gun in his pocket for protection when he started downtown for work. Maximum jail sentences of ninety days were given by Judge Redick in district court to three youths who pleaded guilty before him to indictments charging them with complicity in disorder September 28. Eli Snyder, 16, 3027 Valley; Ernest Morris 17, 533 South Twenty-second, and Harold Thorpe, 19, 2917 Douglas, were the trio who received the sentences. DISREGARD UNITED STATES RULING ON INTERSTATE COMMERCE LAWS Refuse to Sell Pullman Accommodations to Negro—Beaten by Group of Unmasked Whites. JACKSON, Miss., Oct. 30.—Taken from a Yazoo and Mississippi Valley train at Annie, Miss., six miles north of here, by several white men unmasked, carried into the woods and given a severe beating. Drummond Leonard, Negro barber of Yazoo City. Leonard attempted to buy Pullman tickets for his wife and two daughters in Jackson, and a quarrel with the ticket agent because the sale was refused followed. TWO INTERESTING NEWS ITEMS Colored Laborers Leave Anniston- Farm and Mine Owners Seek Causes of Migration. Anniston, Ala.—Many laborers are leaving for the north, lured from farms, mines and lumber camps. Efforts to determine if labor agents have been soliciting them to quit for jobs in the north have failed to reveal any evidence of them. There will be a serious shortage of labor gathering cotton and other crops. A Judious Observer Might Give This as a Reason. Hobson City, the exclusive Negro town, cannot secure annexation to Anniston. A committee of the Anniston city council which was appointed to investigate conditions in Hobson City and report on the advisability of taking the town, has reported against such a move. TO SEEK COMMUTATION OF SENTENCE FROM PRESIDENT WILSON (By Associated Negro Press.) Baltimore, Md., Oct. 30.—An appeal for signatures to a petition to be presented to President Wilson, seeking clemency for the Negro soldiers who are serving jail sentences as the results of the Washington race riots, will be asked by the Rev. Simon P. W. Drew, Colored, president of the National Evangelical Ministers' Alliance of America, in an address recently at the Enon Baptist church. The Rev. Mr. Drew is making a nation-wide tour in hope of obtaining the signatures of 500,000 persons on the petition. THE FASHION OF THE TWENTIETH CENTURY A long-waisted frock of changeable taffeta, a taffeta cape with plaited ruchings and a pink chiffon frock spotted with bows of satin ribbon. BALL FROCKS OF TULLE AND LACE Fairylike Beauty Marks Charming Gowns of This Year's Debutante. Chiffons and Georgettes Are Preferred to Heavier Metallic Brocades and Velvets—Tight-Fitting Coats It would seem as if all of the lovely things designed for this year's debutante might be labeled after the good old birthday fashions of long ago: "For a Good Little Girl." Certainly the girls of today have earned their right to the most beautiful and the most frivolous of lovely clothes through the faithful, unflagging and untiring war services, observes a fashion writer. Indeed the debutantes of last year deserve a special inning this year. It used to be said one could tell a debutante by her nice, clean little white gloves which she wore throughout the evening, never removing them even for supper; for a debutante of other days was a demure and timid little soul who carefully refrained from "unladylike" behavior, and certainly she never "ate," she only "nibbled" at parties. Nowadays debutantes wear no gloves and do not worry about their finger tips. New Dance Frocks Are Fairylike. Some of the new dance frocks are fairylike in their beauty, fashioned of clouds of tulle and filmy lace showing through the stuff. The life of a tulle frock is just about one evening. I know of nothing more arresting than a recent visit to a smart couturier, where six little dance frocks hung waiting to be freshened for the next fray." The tulle hung in streamers on some and one had been "melted" by a sudden downpour of rain. Some of the tulle frocks—for the most part of white, as properly the debutante's frock should be—are delightfully combined with a shadow lace. The use of lace is a revival of a bygone day, for it has been many years since the lace trimmed ball gown. This type of frock is rather refreshing after the more sophisticated ones of brocade and pinsel which prospered for a time. Of course satin, white or palest flesh pink, is used as a foundation for the tulle and lace dancing frocks. The satin foundation is tight and narrow and short and the overdraperies are so placed that they form the extended hip team not only on maturer models but on the most youthful as well. One maker has pailletted an underneath layer of tulle with silver spangles which show with just enough scintillation through the gauzy meshes. Simplicity the Debutante's Note. One expects the debutante to be gowned with simplicity, and wise mothers follow this rule in the choice not only of the debuting gown but in the selection of the greater part of the wardrobe as well. The simpler fabrics such as chiffons and geogettes are preferred to the heavier metallic brocade and velvets. The gowns of pastel taffetas are lovely for informal occasions. With these little things with their long slender bodices, pointed in front and fitted with a sash in the back, are worn tiny caps of the pastel silk to match the dress. This is a Parisian fashion just being shown over here and suitable for theatre and restaurant wear. Even in the smaller cities young girls go about nowadays to restaurants and cafes for the dancing, which seems to be more sought than ever. It is for this occasion that the taffetta frocks of the lovely pastel shades and their accompanying caplets are worn. The favored shade for evening wear in the gav French city for the debutante is emerald green. This is en- chantingly combined with silver, and I am sure we can search far and wide before we can find a more beautiful color scheme. Canary yellow is also very much liked this year, but the more pronounced shades are left for older and more sedate people. Tight Fitting Coats Are In. The coat suit of the moment most esteemed by the young girl has a tight fitting basque effect with a rippled skirt. For very "dressy" wear duvetyn suits in lighter shades of tan, gray or blue are much liked. All of the brown shades are so well liked this season that they afford distinct relief from the long favored blues. However, all can not wear brown, though in the great variety of shades the dyers have produced I can see no reason why all complexions, hair and eyes cannot be successfully set off with some brown tone. The newer skirts are by no means so narrow, though they are quite short. The vestee of colored broadcloth is seen in some very smart duvetyn frocks, though the suit with the rippled and short waistline does not reproduce these. Much braiding is used, and choker collars which could reach right up to the eyes unless one were afraid of smothering are seen in great numbers. For less formal wear the smart suit of tweed or English cloth with its swell tailored Norfolk jacket with inverted plaits and belted waistls is more in favor than ever. It is to the young girl that the lovely overblouses will appeal the most. Some of these, to be worn with skirts of heavy black or midnight blue, are quite long, reaching to within a foot of the hem. Such an overblouse of sand colored georgette is braided from throat to hem in black and gold threads and held in at the waistline with a string belt braided with black and gold. This is worn over a black satin skirt. A companion frock to this, reproduced in midnight blue serge, has the very long overblouse of black satin embroidered in Chinese motifs in colored threads and suggesting a mandarin's coat. The embroidery is definitely done and not in the least garish or conspicuous. The newest sport skirts are plaited of plaid and worn with velvet jackets or silken sweaters in dark tones. The sweater is a feature of one's wardrobe which must not be overlooked either by young or old. The silken sweaters with their excellent lines and good service have returned to favor and are preferred for genuine use in the darker shades, browns, blacks and blues. Now and then the debutante exercises her ingenuity and lightens the dark tones by the introduction of some gay and contrasting checks or stripes interwoven in the knitting. The New Prince of Wales Coat. A rumor from across the sea tells us that a new coat for the young girl has been copied from one of the Prince of Wales'. Doubtless he will wear such a coat in this country and it is just as well to know that the English girls have adopted it as the preferred winter wrap. The coat in question is quite long with slightly flaring skirts. A wide and rolling collar ended at the waistline with one button to fasten the coat together. It does sound smart and can be charmingly developed in almost every material and trimmed to advantage with a large fur collar. The same rumor says that the Sam Brown belt, which was so much worn by officers, accustomed men to their waistline and now our new fall suits with the funny little pinched-in waist and faring coat skirts are an indirect outgrowth of the officers' belted fashion. One of our American officers says that the British stopped the war every day at 4:30 to have tea, and always puttees and Sam Brown belts were carefully removed for this moment of relaxation and refreshment. Who would have thought that our winter suits would still pay tribute to the glorious men who have added a new lustre to England's name? To women much is given, and because of the pleasing origin of the ripple coat with its narrow and pinched waist I am sure it will be proudly and unbiquitously worn. THE MONITOR ZION BAPTIST NOTES Because a great many took their extra hour of sleep last Sunday morning, they missed the excellent discourse by the pastor. We assure him that we will all be adjusted by next Sunday. The following visitors worshipped with us last Sunday: Mrs. Florence Williams, Minden, La.; Mr. U. W. Winston, Staunton, Va.; Mr. Gus Matthews, Denver, Colo., and Mrs. M. Jones, of Cincinnati, O. Mrs. Jones is the mother of Mrs. O. Kirtley, 2622 North 27th street. The Sunday school is growing and all children are asked to attend regularly that the gmas exercises may be arranged on time. The B. Y. P. U. will meet as usual Sunday at 6:30 p. m., with a program rendered by Progressive and Willing and Ready sections. The Wide Awake 24 will be entertained Friday, November 7, by Mrs. Grace Flannigan at her residence, 2311 North 28th avenue. Covenant meeting next. Sunday morning, followed by Lord's supper. The church where strangers are made to feel at home. Fashion Cabaret The Fashion Cabaret Announces the Engagement of Three New Entert New Big Time Entertainers Three New Big Time Entertainers AND A JAZZ BAND Commencing Evening, Immencing Monday ing, November 3d 1314 North 24th Street. Patronize the St 14th and D The Monitor recommends its ad dating service can be found here. PhilipsDepa 24th and O St The Fastest Growing Store i 3 DAY BARC Thursday, Friday, Saturday Month End S Prices During Sale C Below "THIS IS THE REASON WHY PH the State Furniture Co. 14th and Dodge Streets recommends its advertisers. Reliable and accommo- nate be found here. Us Department Store 24th and O Streets, South Side at Growing Store in Omaha—"Watch Us Grow" DAY BARGAIN EVENT Friday, Saturday, October 30, 31-November 1 Both End Sale at Philip's Selling Sale Cut from 10% to 33½¾% Below Regular REASON WHY PHILIP'S SALES ARE A SUCCESS" FOR DRESSES PRONS OFF BEAU BRUMMEL AND IDEAL MEN'S FINE SHIRTS 25% OFF The Monitor recommends its advertisers. Reliable and accommodating service can be found here. MINA TAYLOR DRESSES AND APRONS During sale, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Ladies' Smocks and Middies All Van Lopik, guaranteed fast colors; all styles and sizes. Children's Sweaters Off regular prices if you bring this ad. 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Money must accor The most wonderful hair preparation on the market. When we say Magic we do not exaggerate, as you can see great results in the first few treatments. We guarantee Magic Hair Grower to stop the hair at once from falling out and breaking off; making harsh, stubborn hair soft and silky. Magic Hair Grower grows hair on bald places of the head. If you use these preparations once you will never be without them. Magic Hair Grower and Straightening Oil are manufactured by Mesdames South and Johnson. We also do scalp treating. Magic Hair Grower 50c, Straightening Oil 35c. Agents wanted—Write We carry everything in the able hair goods at the loo We make switches, pu- tion curls, coronet braids made to order, matchin specialty. Send sample all orders. 2416 Blondo St., O Telephone Web Mr. Advertiser: The Monitor is read in Do You Want This Trade? MAHA ory's Kitchen nd eonette Gregory's Kandy Kitchen and Luncheonette 1508 North 24th Street Webster 267 e Monarch Cafe IS NOW OPEN TO THE PUBLIC YOUR PATRONAGE IS SOLICITED special parties of any number. We make a specialty of home- DAY DINNERS Pork and Sweet Potatoes, 50c. Baby Catfish, 40c. et— Creamed Potatoes. Salad and Coffee. I should say not! RIMBLE, Props. Phone Tyler 4591-J R GROWER LIGHTENING OIL Agents wanted—Write for particulars. We carry everything in the latest fashion- able hair goods at the lowest prices. We make switches, puffs, transformation curls, coronet braids, and combings made to order, matching all shades a specialty. Send samples of hair with all orders. 2416 Blondo St., Omaha, Neb. Telephone Webster 880 tiser: or is read in prac- Colored family council Bluffs and Mr. Advertiser: 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. MME. JOHNSON AND SOUTH Nebraska's Largest Women's Apparel Store HOT COFFEE Delicious Ice Creant Sodas ```markdown ``` (Copyright, 1915, by the Western Newspaper Union.) Where all the children came from Rodney Marsh could not comprehend! It seemed as if magically quick some telepathic signal had been conveyed to every juvenile in the vicinity of the great tenement row where he had paused to watch a little group make mud pies. They were soiled, ragged garments, were barefooted, and with pity and interest the kindly faced young man studied these poor and neglected, but happy children of the city. Marsh drew out some small change and dropped as many coins among the four urchins who were engrossed in their mock pastry task. There was a scramble, a rapturous yell, a babel of voices from doorways and alleys. Then poured into the center children from far and near. They surrounded Marsh with grimed hands, extended and eloquent pleas for consideration. "That is all," announced Marsh, as he detected specious repeaters in evidence and started away. Only one of the throng ran after him, breathless and big eyed. He noticed that she was of a different brood to the general mass, being clean, poorly, but neatly dressed, and with a winning personality. "Oh, mister, please!" uttered the little six-year-old miss. "Are you really throwing away money?" "Why, yes, my dear, to good little children, and I am sure you must be that." "Mamma says so, and Auntie Phyllis," came the prompt response. "Oh, how rich you must be! But I know—you're a gentleman fairy! You see, I've been saving up to buy the big doll down at the corner. Come along and I'll show you." and the little one took his hand with a trustfulness that caused him to thrill with pleasure. She halted finally beside a show window full of toys and pointed with enraptured ecstasy at the object of her admiration. It was marked two dollars. Marsh took out a banknote. "Oh! does it take all that money?" cried Edith Waldron. "Please, Mr. Fairy, I can do without the doll, and I'd rather you'd buy an invalid chair for poor sick mamma." "You sweet, self-sacrificing little cherub. You shall have the doll first, and then we will see about the invalid chair," said Marsh. and, his companion hugging and chatting to her coveted acquaintance, they went back towards the tenement row. "There's where we live," little Edith enlightened Marsh, and she pointed to a third story window. There was a box filled with flowering plants. The windows were clean and bright and adorned with snowy white curtains. "My papa is dead, and we are very poor, and Aunty Phyllis is nursing poor mamma, and she can't get about, and if any of your fairies have an invalid chair, won't you please send her one?" "Indeed, I will!" pledged Marsh, and within the hour an invalid's wheeled chair was on its way to the old tenement. It had been a relief to mingle with the lowly and make at least a few humble ones happy, but now Marsh's own troubles filled his thoughts. He had come to the city to defend a lawsuit which, if it went against him, would mean the loss of nearly all he possessed. He knew that the claim against him was unjust, but it was in the hands of legal vampires. Marsh located the rooms on the third floor. He knocked at an open door, noting the neatness of the place. A woman, pale and careworn, seated in a new invalid chair, greeted him. "I understand that Miss Worth does copying at home," spoke Marsh, "and I have some work for her if she is not too busy." "My sister will return in a few minutes. Won't you be seated, please?" said the invalid. Marsh sat down in a chair near a typewriter. Upon a table lay a number of typed sheets. He could not help but notice them. As Mrs. Waldron wheeled herself into an adjoining room Marsh picked up one and then another of the sheets, deeply absorbed. "It is fate!" he whispered, quite aroused, to himself, for by some strange coincidence Miss Worth had been copying the papers of the opposing counsel in his lawsuit. His face lightened as he became fully aware of the testimony and witnesses to be present, made some hurried notes and now knew what points to guard in the litigation. Bright voices and footsteps sounded outside and Marsh arose to face a young girl twenty and a child of six, bearing in her loving clasp the famous doll of the corner store. "Oh, Aunty Phyllis!" cried Edith ecstatically, rushing towards Marsh and throwing her arms about his neck. "It's the gentleman fairy!" Marsh blundered through his equivocal mission as best he might. He said nothing when Miss Worth discovered his identity and insisted that as she could he should be repaid for the cherished invalid chair. It was destined to become a family possession, however, for the day Marsh won his case he asked gentle, faithful Phyllis Worth to become his wife. ATCHISON NEWS The beautiful home of Mr. and Mrs. P. W. Barnett was the scene of a very simple, yet attractive wedding, when Rev. Cartwright united in marriage Miss Gladola Rasmond Barnett and Mr. Charles Smith, at 8 o'clock, with Miss Lenora presiding at the piano the couple came down an aisle of pink ribbon and took their place before the arch. The bride looked lovely in her gown of white crepe de chine trimed in valence lace, carrying a bouquet of Ophelia roses. She wore a veil. The groom was attired in conventional black. Their popularity was shown by the many beautiful gifts received. They are at home at 1117 Oak street. The out of town guests were Mrs. Bessie Anderson, Mrs. Celia Dickey, Oakmills; Mr. Brady, Ottawa; M. E. Barnett, Kansas City, Mo. Marion Shackleford, having finished Nebraska university, is attending Howard university, Washington, D. C. Miss Pete of Kansas City is the guest of Mrs. Curtis Martin. Miss Violet McAlister has returned to Omaha. Mrs. Izma Fits and stepdaughter were Sunday visitors at Campbell chapel. Mrs. Clara Ruffins and Mr. John Hill were married at the home of the bride Saturday night. Misses Pertilla and Lola Penn entertained the teachers of Lincoln school, also Mrs. Camile Briggs, Mrs. Webster, Miss Mattie Ingham and Miss Nina Clinksdale. The guests say they are delightful hostesses. Miss Dora White and Mr. Walter Brown were married at 7 o'clock Sunday evening at the home of the bride. Mrs. Carry Brown entertained her choir and bible class Sunday evening with a luncheon, also the doctors and wives and ministers and wives. Ebenezer will have its baptizing Sunday evening at 3 o'clock, November 2d. Mrs. Ella Saylor entertained for Mrs. Sarah Craig of Omaha with an afternoon luncheon. The color scheme was green. Mrs. Della Smith of Hugo, Colo., is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Mammie Houston. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Brown have moved back to town. All the young folks are glad to welcome them as they are a very popular young couple. Mr. Sam Floyd has taken a position Mr. Sam Floyd has taken a position at the Klostemeir Hardware store. Seven new members were added to Campbell chapel Sunday. TO BUY GUARANTEED ELECTRIC WASHERS Advantageously, is to buy now. During the first twelve days of our big 30-day sale over 260 Washers have been sold $500 Is all that is required to place an electric washer in your home—easy monthly payments follow. A cash rebate of $1.00 with every hundred washers sold (up to 400) is our added offer to you. We have just completed mailing out the second two hundred checks. Soon another hundred will be mailed. An electric washer will save your clothes—save your money—and give you added time for other duties. See demonstration of the Thor and Clarinda at the Electric Shop Retail. OSBORNE STORE Women's Hats, clearing sale.....$1.00 Women's White Hose, on sale, pair.....25c Boys' Shoes, broken sizes, pair.....$1.98 Outing Flannel, on sale, yard.....29c The ladies of the Methodist church gave a reception to the presiding elder, Rev. A. C. Tenel Monday, October 27. LA GRANGE, TEXAS. The almost continuous rains last week raised cotton picking prices to $2.50 per hundred. Many teachers were prevented from opening school last week on account of the rains. Rev. J. H. Napier will celebrate his 47th birthday October 31 by extending invitations to the friends and members of the different churches as follows: Each pastor and his wife, special guests; each married man and his wife, each single man and his escort. Every one is asked to donate one pound. Rev. S. W. Franklin will deliver the welcome address, H. L. Vincent the response. Prof. G. A. Randolph will deliver the address of the evening. Arrivals in the city are Mrs. C. W. Gates and Mr. Culberson Gates and their families; Prof. Shanks from Columbus, Rev. G. A. Drisdale from Weimar, Rev. Joseph Wilson from Houston and Mrs. Melissa Sumner. Departures: Rev. S. A. Tillman for the B. M. and E convention at Palestine, Mr. J. G. Schermack for Harrisburg, Prof. Shanks for Austin, Rev. G. A. Drisdale for Bastrop, and Mrs. Melissa Sumner. Regular church services were held at St. James M. E. Sunday, conducted by Rev. J. H. Napier. Rev. S. A.Tillman and Rev. I. D. Coffee held services out of town Sunday. Our sick: Mrs. Polly Smith. A chance for the kiddies to earn a prize. Read Monitor Mother Goose offer on page six. The Monitor's Phone Number Is Douglas 3224 buy now. During the our big 30-day sale over en sold to place an electric easy monthly pay- re rebate of $1.00 with yrs sold (up to 400) is 1. We have just com- second two hundred her hundred will be THE MONITOR Nothing is denied to well-directed labor; nothing is to be obtained without it.—Sir Joshua Reynolds. For Pierce-Arrow Limonsine Service, Call CHAS. BOYD Webster 208 (After Midnight) Tyler 4119 Service With Class—Car Warm and Cozy. Five room, modern except heat, near 36th and Parker; large lot. This is good property and will be sold cheaply to good people only. Price $2400; small down payment, balance in $20 monthly payments. DOLLEN REALTY CO. 314 Baird Bldg. Douglas 1733 Buy your groceries from Wade & Benson 2530 Lake St. ALL GOODS DELIVERED TO YOUR HOME. Call Webster 3417. Masonic and Lodge Rituals KIESER'S BOOK STORE 221 No. 16th St. Loyal Hotel Bldg. Office Phone Web. 2095. Residence Web. 1219. JOHN A. GARDNER AUTO EXPRESS AND BAGGAGE Stand at P. H. Jenkins' Barber Shop, 2122 North 24th St. OMAR WONDER FLOUR 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. SCIENTIFIC DENOVA TREATMENT Grows and Beautifies the Hair 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. Have You Tried It Yet? 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. 50c A JAR 8 CENTS POSTAGE FURNITURE AND HARDWARE STOVES, RUGS, LINOLEUM 1839-47 N. 24th St. Phones—Webster 1607; Webster 4825 DARLING HOLD TIGHT ROUGE POSSESSING REMARKABLE BEAUTIFYING PROPERTIES YET ABSOLUTELY HARMLESS, ALL SHADES. APPRECIANCE. WORK WITH FINETH APPRECIANCE. ASK YOUR FAVORITE DEALER FOR "DARLING" HOLD TIGHT ROUGE, 35c MEN OR WRITE ADOLPH KLAR 221 FOURTH AVENUE HAIRS AND IMPORTED NEW YORK 35¢ "HOLD-TIGHT" HA "HOLD-TIGHT" HA Subscribe Attention, P Many Subscriptions ing at This T Look at the Yellow Label on you 9-1-19," or "Sept. 19" your subscripti in Monitor office and pay or phone an P. H. Jenkins, th "HOLD-TIGHT" HAIR NETS "HOLD-TIGHT" HAIR WAVERS ARGONIA THE NEW ARROLL form-fit COLLAGE Cluett, Peabody & Co. Inc. Subscribers, Attention, Please Subscriptions Are B ing at This Time the Yellow Label on your paper. "Sept. 19" your subscription is due. office and pay or phone and our collect Jenkins, the Ba "HOLD-TIGHT" HAIR NETS 2 FOR 25¢ "HOLD-TIGHT" HAIR WAVERS 10¢ A PACKAGE ARGONNE THE NEW ARROW form-fit COLLAR Cluett, Peabody & Co. Inc., Troy, N.Y. subscribers, mention, Please! scriptions Are Expiring at This Time Follow Label on your paper. If it reads 19" your subscription is due. 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Address, The Monitor, 304 Crouse Block, Omaha, Neb. Telephone Douglas 3224. BELIEVE in honesty, sincerity and the square deal; in making up one's mind what to do—and doing it. I believe in fearing God and taking one's own part. I believe in hitting the line hard when you are right. I believe in speaking softly and carrying a big stick. I believe in hard work and honest sport. I believe in a sane mind in a sane body. I believe we have room for but one soul loyalty, and that is loyalty to the American people. 4 BLUE FACTORY TRADERS IN CORNWALL OMAHA THE NEGRO PRESS. IN these perilous times of change when the old order of tyranny is fighting against the advance of democratic ideas the Negro press can be of immeasurable service to the people. Policies and principle should take definite shape, and we should resolve somewhat after this fashion. We are on the side of law and order where law and order is administered fearlessly without fear and without discrimination. We shall not stifle the truth, nor suppress it nor distort it, believing that pitiless publicity is the greatest foe to hidden wrongdoing, and that discontent with things that are wrong and unjust and unfair and cruel is divine, indicating progress and advancement. We shall remain unbought by money or fair words or fear, and shall throw the full light of truth upon the things that are undemocratic and un-American, knowing that by so doing we serve best the nation of which we are a part. We shall print the news—all the news—from every angle, and with all the breadth and fairmindedness we possess and shall interpret it, using all the wisdom and knowledge at our command. We shall not besmirch our honor with the sin of silence, becoming either coward, opportunist or knave. We shall not sell out and we shall not betray, but shall hew to the line of right as God gives us to see the right. And we shall be fearless—the times demand it, the people need it, and conscience will accept naught else. THE ASSOCIATED PRESS. No unbiased observer can fail to observe that most of the news items sent to the Associated Press by its correspondents in regard to individuals and happening of our race are, for the most part, biased, highly colored or utterly false. The policy of the past seems to have been that when a news item did not betray criminal tendencies and make use of such terms as "burly black brute," "black flend," etc., possible, the item was of little worth, or if there was a possibility of poking fun or holding up to ridicule with the threadbare watermelon, chicken or razor episodes plenty space in the paper was given. Constructive forces, worthy achievements epoch-making situations either got no space or little space and that usually in an out-of-the-way part of the paper. In situations where 2 both races are involved the reports are often without truth or foundation. The happening at Elaine, Arkansas, is a case in point. All over the world the Associated Press sent a story of "Negro Uprising." "Negroes Plan to Murder Whites," and there is no truth in the whole affair. In Elaine, Arkansas, the situation was an unusual brutal attempt at intimidation and robbery of the black tenant by the white farmer. Elaine, like some other places in the south, has practiced peonage for years and is loath to give it up. So with Bourbon barbarism that out-Huns Hunism she massacred and robbed and kept "the Negro in his place." But the most distressing thing about the whole affair was that so great an organization as the Associated Press lent itself to this lie, as it has to others, prostituting and misusing its power trying to maintain intrenched wrong. We do not wish to believe that this lending of self was a deliberate and intentional act. But power is a great thing and entails great responsibility. And the power of the public press should not be used to debauch the public. To it rather is given the opportunity to mould public sentiment to the end that it shall love truth and fair play and justice and realize to what an extent these principles are involved in the destiny of the nation for which the public is supposed to profess patriotism. The Associated Press needs a new policy. THE OPPORTUNITY OF AN UNITED PRESS ALIEN hatreds, anarchy, class clashes, mob rule, lynch law, radical labor and radical capital, segregation, disfranchisement, prejudice are playing havoc with the peace and prosperity of our nation. The mob spirit and lawlessness are rampant. Truth restrained or withheld abets the mob. One does not have to lead a mob in person to be a leader. Half truths, whole lies will do it as quick as anything we know. If the press of America would adopt a policy that embraced truth and fair play intolerance of lawlessness, absence of cheap sentimentality, it would live up to the opportunity that is its, and stem the tide of lawlessness that is sweeping the country and put down the anarchy that is knawing at the nation's vitals. HOLY-CROSS DAY MODERNIZED "Whose life laughs through and spit at their creed, Who maintain Thee in word, and defy Thee in deed." ELSEWHERE in the columns of The Monitor we have published a more than significant challenge, by a Chinaman named Li Moy, to Christianity and democracy as practiced by the American white man. The solicitude of America for all the rest of the world arouses our occidental friend to show a bitterness and sarcasm. And we are forced to admit that their is irrefutable logic in his demand that we try the practical application of the ten commandments, which trial might make the fourteen points unnecessary. There is a scorn for these followers of the Christ who profess but do not act his precepts and a subtle defense of a Confucianism that, if mistaken in concept, gives a better example of practice. It is interesting to take cognizance at this time of the fact that this criticism of things American as crude and hollow-sounding is not confined to any one nation but seems to be prevalent over the entire continent of Europe. And not even the fact that the United States is both baker and banker to most of the nations restraints them in their criticism of the child nation that would come to the older civilizations and order affairs within them when at the same time domestic turmoil abound and internal disorders cry out for righteous adjustment in America herself. This challenge of the orient to the occident is of more than passing importance. INTERESTING NOVEL BY COLORED AUTHOR There has come to our desk a very interesting book by O. M. Shackleford. It is called Lillian Simmons or The Conflict of Sections. It is very readable and although it is a problem story has in connection with the treatment of the problem and the development of the author's theory a sweet love story that runs throughout and makes for pleasant reading. Mr. Shackleford gives the following as the reason why he writes his story: "We have traveled north and we have traveled south. We have visited our people in the humble cottage and we have met them in the aristocratic home. We have had heart to heart talks with all classes. We know how they are feeling and what they are thinking and saying. Hence we have been able to portray character true to life, and base our story on facts or conditions as they exist today. We take the same method that the white writer takes to get at the evils in business, political, and in social affairs in general. Harriet Beecher Stowe wrote "Uncle Tom's Cabin," a social novel, through which she hit THE MONITOR A. E. O. M. SHACKLEFORD, A. B. Author of Seeking the Best, Bits of History in Verse, and Other Poems and Essays. slavery a blow that no one else had a chance to hit. Through this method we strike at false pride, false notions of life, and false standards of manhood and womanhood. We touch upon every phase of the Negro problem. Segregation, separate schools, business for colored people, and 'Jim Crowism' are not overlooked as we develop our story. "In our travels we learn that there is a difference of opinion between the northern colored man and the southern colored man, as to what is the best course to pursue in securing rights and privileges and in solving the race problem." Mr. Shackleford is in the city offering an attractive club offer for this novel and an autobiography of his called "Seeking the Best," giving both books for $2.50. Those who have not ordered from the author personally, may get an order in by placing it at Williamson's, 2308 North 24th street. THE PERISCOPE. (By Associated Negro Press.) The term "Propaganda" is comparatively new in usage but the thing itself has been practiced since Cain slew Abel. One of the southern daily newspapers, alarmed over the "insiduous propaganda now being carried on in the colored newspapers," very seriously inquires: "Why should this be? The white newspapers have never organized against the colored people?" That is really an amazing statement. Every newspaper editor of our group in the country knows that the Associated Press, the leading news distributing service of the country, has carried on a policy of discrimination in favor of the whites and against the blacks, and is doing it daily now. The Associated Negro Press is in receipt of correspondence from editors of various sections of the country deying the way in which the Associated Press writes its stories of happenings where colored people are affected. It is well known that the facts concerning the 1919 riots in various sections have been peculiarly dealt with. Propaganda against us? Shades of Ben Tillman and Carmack, of the inglorious deeds and words of Vardaman and Blease. of Tom Dixon's "Leopard Spots" and the "Birth of a Nation," of Williams in the senate and Byrnes in the house, today, what do you call all that infamous output of destructive and prejudiced doctrine? The fact of the matter is, our group has been "asleep at the switch." Peaceloving, patient and long suffering, we have tolerated more infamy than any other group of people in the world. But our backs are to the wall now, and we are fighting for existence. There are some who wish to take the whole 15,000,000 of us, boots, capes and hats, and drop us in the middle of the ocean. Is it expected that we should submit without protest? Our propaganda is a propaganda of justice and opportunity, against which there is no law, thank God, and we shall never let up until the day of redemption! Government Dependent on Good Citizenship WE here, we of this great democracy, we who are engaged in the greatest and most hopeful, and yet the most difficult, governmental experiment that has ever been tried—the experiment of securing self-government for a people on a continental scale—we cannot afford not to have the highest quality of individual citizenship. The stream will not rise higher than its source. If the average man is not a decent, straight man, knowing his rights and insisting upon them, and knowing his duties and performing them, we cannot have good government.—Theodore Roosevelt. WILLS OF TWO PROMINENT BALTIMORE MEN PROBATED Leaves Estate Totaling $13,293 Baltimore, Md.-The late Columbus Gordon left an estate valued at $21, 393. Dr. Whitfield Winsey left $12, 000. A chance for the kiddies to earn a prize. Read Monitor Mother Goose offer on page six. Propaganda. I am a huge monster—the chief disturber and mischief maker among the nations of the earth. I hate peace and love turmoil. I have been in every war since the world began and worked on every battlefield, I made them fierce. Hate is my twin brother and Jealousy is my elder sister. We, with the aid of Greed and Might, threw the whole world into relentless, heartless war; we made it the bitterest, bloodiest conflict in all history. I am particularly proud of that job, it caused so much misery and suffering; besides, it showed my power and my control over the affairs and destinies of men when I can get a little assistance. Greed, Malice and Might are my chief allies, I glory in them. I dwell in the hearts of men everywhere—in palace and hovel, in church and state. Some men try to avoid me, others will not. I have sat at every peace table since war began; it is there that I get in some of my best work and fix things my way for years to come. I recently sat at Versailles with the rulers of the earth; I was at every meeting. I influenced the final covenant drawn up there; I am still at work on that job in all the capitals of the world—in press and on platform. I am on every side of every question wherein the relation of race to race is involved, save on the sides of Right and Justice—I often taint justice. I influence Education and Religion, even though they are my most dangerous and deadly foes. I hate them. For centuries they have sought to drive me from the face of the earth, but I am firmly entrenched, men pay them little heed, and my onward march is but slightly retarded. I know no race or nation—Jew and Gentile, Christian and Pagan, all embrace me. I intensely hate the Sermon on the Mount, I do all within my power to keep it out of the ears and the hearts of men. I hate the Humble Nazarene, who gave it utterance I was at His trial and fomented and influenced the mob against Him. I assisted in His crucifixion. I do not believe in the Fatherhood of God and the Brotherhood of Man; I blind the eyes of men and give them hearts of stone that they may be in accord with me. I defy the Golden Rule—little heed give I the Ten Commandments. I have persecuted the Jews in Russia since time immemorial, I caused the Turks to massacre thousands of Armenians—defenseless men, women and children. I hold ten million Negroes back in enlightened U. S. A., I curtail their rights and deny them justice almost everywhere. I incite race riots, gather mobs and encourage lynchings, I give them force and make them cruel and heartless. I coined the words, "sheeney." "dago," "chink," and "nigger." I defy the laws of God and man. I am the instrument of the Devil, I was conceived in Hell—I am Race Prejudice!—The Dallas Express. Flashes of Most Anything EUROPE says the more I see of some folks the better I like—the others. SENATOR WILLIAMS says: "I go as far in the pathways of peace as any man who was ever born. I am willing to arbitrate nearly everything in this world, except one thing, and that is the attempt to outrage a white woman by any man, whether white, black, or red. I surrender him at once as being beyond the pale of the law, to the first crowd that can get to him. I believe in law. I believe in law and order. I believe that there is no justification for taking the law into one's own hands. But I believe that there are now and then provocation and excuse enough for it. "Not only is blood thicker than water, but race is greater than law, now and then; and if race be not greater than law, about which there might be a dispute, the protection of a woman transcends all law of every description, human or divine." Is the senator even consistent in his folly? I'll say he is not. The senator can talk only about white women. Kind o' weak, senator; kind o' weak. A woman is a woman, you know. Course it's nobody's business, I guess. But a lot of those loud-voiced white men down their below the Mason and Dixon line have a few mulatto offsprings of their own. Excuse me, please, this shoe hurts nobody it don't fit! HAVE a heart, strikers, have a heart. A coal strike and cold weather don't look good to us. Just when we got hold of enough shekels to buy a bit of the black diamond you fellows come along and start acting up. Monitor subscription contest closes Saturday, November 15. Get busy if your church is going to earn that $100. The Monster Dental Hygiene and Care of the Teeth By Dr. W. W. Peebles The Fashion Cabaret Up Stairs, and Bar and Billiard Parlor Down Stairs, at 1314 North 24th St. FOR SALE with four-year lease on account of out of town business. Clean, paying business in good location. If you mean business call Webster 2736 or Tyler 822. CHAS. H. WARDEN, Owner. 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. Largest Independent Cigar Factory in the World CORONA OR SELECTOS SIZE 10¢ Straight OTHER SIZES DIFFERENT PRICES Ask your dealer for your favorite size Prophylaxis (Dr. W. W. Peebles.) In spite of all the care one may give to their teeth and mouth, such as the proper and continued use of the tooth-brush and the different mouth washes, an unsanitary condition may develop. The saliva is composed of chemical constituents which, lodging on the surfaces and between the teeth, soon harden and form a calcified substance. This is more often found around that part of the tooth which comes in contact with the gum, principally in the rear of the lower front teeth. This substance is what we call calculus; it is impossible for one to completely remove it by the ordinary means at hand. In the mouths of children one often sees a greenish coloring formed particularly on the surfaces of the upper front teeth, and like the deposits of calculus, no amount of brushing can remove it. In WE SAVE Every article in the store is of pend upon. Men's Heavy Union Suits Boys' Heavy Union Suits Misses' Union Suits Men's Mackenaws Flannel Shirts Suits and Overcoats, Up from J. Helphand 314 North The W. H. & R. Successor to the Douglas OFFICE, 15TH AND C Phones: Tyler 897; W OFFICERS D. G. Russell, President. Anderson Hamler, Treasurer. N. W. Ware, Sec. and Gen. Mgr. The Fashion Up Stairs, and Bar and Bill such cases a trip to the dentist is the proper precaution and should never be delayed. Germs readily find a favorable lodging place on such deposits and soon we find the result of their work the beginning of decay. Oftentimes, particularly in the mouths of children, painful ulcers may occur on the tongue and cheeks. In those cases where hygienic principles have been observed, these ulcers may be caused by improper feeding, resulting in an unusual surplus of acid in the stomach. A change in the feeding is advised and the use of Glyco Thermo-of carbolic acid added, and used as a line in warm water with a few drops mouth wash. In the case of babies where these ulcers appear, care should be taken that the bottle or anything that enters the mouth should be thoroughly cleansed with boiling water or a good antiseptic. Washing out the mouth with a mild warm solution of boric acid is also a wise precaution, even where there is no evidence of uncleanliness. In such cases our aim is not only to eliminate the possibility of pain to the youngsters, but to place and keep the mouth in such a sanitary condition that the teeth may not only receive the proper materials for their healthy development, but that they also may have a clean and favorable area to enter. No effort is being made to develop these few ideas on dental hygiene in a bookish manner. As was said in the beginning it is the desire of the writer to so instruct you in those precautions which can readily and handily be taken in the home, and thus mitigate the danger of serious developments; and in those cases where in spite of the precaution taken, trouble manifests itself simple remedies are advised. YOU 25% First class quality that you can de- $1.98 $1.25 69c $9.95 $2.98 and $1.98 $25.00 Clothing Co. 16th Street. Investment Co. Washington Investment Co. CALIFORNIA STREETS. ebster, 5966; Red, 3203. BOARD OF DIRECTORS H. Hamler, Chairman. D. G. Russell. N. W. Ware. We Have a Complete Line of FLOWER, GRASS AND GARDEN Bulbs, Hardy Perennials, Poultry Supplies Fresh cut flowers always on hand Stewart's Seed Store 119 N. 16th St. Opp. Post Office Phone Douglas 977 Call Webster 1358 After 6 P. M. C. W. ANDERSON 3325 Emmet Street. Omaha 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. CARLSON Shoes and Gents' Furnishings 1514 No. 24th St. Omaha, Neb. N. A. Patton, Prepicter 1014-1016-1018 South 11th St. Telephone Douglas 4445 62 MODERN AND NEATLY FURNISHED BOOBS MELCHOR--Druggist The Old Reliable Tel. South 807 4826 Se. 24th St. Hill-Williams Drug Co. PURE DRUGS AND TOILET ARTICLES Free Delivery Tyler 160 2402 Cuming St. Start Saving Now One Dollar will open an account in the Savings Department of the United States Nat'l Bank 16th and Farnam Streets F. WILBERG BAKERY Across from Albambra Theatre The Best Is None Too Good for Our Customers. Telephone Webster 673 C. H. MARQUARDT CASH MARKET Retail Dealer in Fresh and Salt Meats, Poultry, Oysters, etc. 2003 Cuming St. Doug. 3834 Home Rendered Lard. We Smoke and Cure our own Hams and Bacon. 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 WILLIAMSON DRUGS, TOILET ARTICLES, PRESCRIPTIONS 2306 North 24th St. Phone Webster 4443 and we will send it out. Events and Persons HALLOWE'EN FESTIVITIES. The Hallowe'en party at the War Camp Community house Thursday evening, October 30, given by the Campfire Girls was a huge success. A very unique affair Wednesday evening was a ghost party at Wolk's hall, given by the ladies of St. Philip the Deacon. The grand march at midnight led by the king of ghosts, with his horde of ghostly subjects, was a striking as well as an amusing spectacle. The Phi Delta Red Cross auxiliary gave a hard time party Wednesday evening to all returned soldiers, their wives, mothers and sweethearts at U. B. F. hall, Twenty-fourth and Parker streets. A most enjoyable evening was spent by all. A chance for the kiddies to earn a prize. Read Monitor Mother Goose offer on page six. Have you joined the N. A. A. C. P. yet? Why not? Mr. W. A. Derman of South Omaha left last Thursday for Washington, D. C., to visit his brother. First class rooming house, neatly furnished rooms. Mrs. Georgia Tapps, 207 South 13th street. Tyler 4782. Two surprise parties were given on the 13th and 14th of the month upon Mr. and Mrs. Albert Jones, 2805 Ohio street. These parties were in honor of their recent marriage. Both parties were evenings of enjoyment and the refreshments were delicious and daintily served. Poro hair culturist, scientific scalp treatment. Mrs. Georgia Tapps, 207 South 13th street. Tyler 4782. Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Sibley have recently purchased a twelve-room modern home at 3013 Evans street. Any person desiring a nice comfortable room can secure same by calling Webster 4210. For Sale—A number of 5 and 6-room cottages, not entirely modern. Prices ranging from $2,000 to $3,100. Terms easy, upward from $200. Balance in monthly payments as rent. See McClure & Shipman, 220 South 13th street. Telephone Douglas 7150. For special bargains in stocks, bonds and real estate see Fred Williams, Monitor office. Douglas 3224. Rev. J. A. Williams, editor of The Monitor who has been attending the National Conference of Episcopal Church Workers in Detroit, Mich., is expected home Wednesday. E. F. Morearty, Lawyer, 640 Bee Building. Douglas 3841.—Adv. Mr. Edward Killingsworth of the firm of Killingsworth & Price, who has been home ill for a few days, is back on the job. Are you a member of the N. A. A. C. P.? If not, why not? Mr. and Mrs. R. Alston, who have been touring the west, spent the weekend as guests at, the rectory. They were en route to Brooklyn, N. Y., from Denver. For big bargains and safe investments see Fred C. Williams, Douglas 3224. Monitor subscription contest closes Saturday, November 15. Get busy if your church is going to earn that $100. Mr. and Mrs. Dan Desdune of 2516 Burdette street entertained Wednesday afternoon, October 29, in honor of Mrs. David Burns of Battle Creek, Mich., and Mrs. Harry Buford, a recent bride. About seventy-five guests were present and enjoyed the hospitality of the host and hostess. 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. Mrs. Hattie Watts and son of 1802 North Eighteenth street left Tuesday for Sparta, Ill., to visit her parents. After visiting in Sparta, Mrs. Watts will join her husband in Los Angeles, Calif., where they expect to spend the winter. Smoke John Ruskin cigar. Are you going to help your church earn that $100 offered by The Monitor? Th following are the newly elected officers of the Swastika club of Mt. Moriah Baptist church: Mrs. Mary Duncan, president; Mrs. Julia Newby, vice president; Mrs. Sadie Long, secretary; Mrs. Nettie Penn, assistant secretary; Mrs. M. H. Wilkinson, treasurer; Mrs. Annie Roberts, chaplain; Mrs. Leatha Anderson, reporter. 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. NIMROD JOHNSON, Notary Public, Real Estate and Rentals. 2726 Burdette St. Web. 4150 THE MONITOR N. A. A. C. P. MET AT ZION BAPTIST CHURCH The N. A. A. C. P. met Sunday afternoon at Zion Baptist church. The president being absent, Mr. H. J. Pinkett presided. A committee was appointed to confer with Acting Mayor Ure, Commissioner Dean Ringer, and other business men. Rev. W. C. Williams was appointed chairman of this committee. Election of officers will be held November 9 at Grove M. E. church, Twenty-second and Seward streets. The branch resolved itself into a forum and tributes to Roosevelt were paid by the members. The next meeting will be held November 2 at Mt. Moriah Baptist church. We wish to thank our many friends for the kindness and sympathy shown during the recent illness and death of our brother, Mr. Gurnie Smith, also for the beautiful floral offering. We wish especially to thank Mary E. Dixon Tabernacle, for the tender care shown him during his illness. PULLMAN PORTERS ORGANIZE. The Pullman porters of this district met Monday evening and perfected an organization which will affiliate with the national organization in Chicago. All porters are requested to be present at the next meeting which will be called soon. The officers are: President, J. Hill; secretary, J. O. Woods; treasurer, W. Green. Dr. P. W. Sawyer, who formerly was located over Pope Drug Store on South 13th street. Has moved to 1614 $ \frac{1}{2} $ North 24th street. In his new location he is well arranged, having a reception room, dental room, and laboratory, all with modern equipments. He is ready to accommodate all his old patients. The N. W. C. A. sewing bee at Mrs. Botts October 22 was well attended. The hostess served an elaborate luncheon which was enjoyed by all. The next meeting will be with Mrs. Nat Hunter, 2212 North 28th avenue. All members and friends asked to be present. The Dubois Players met last Wednesday with Mrs. Jessie Hale Moss. This meeting was one of strictly business, as there were many matters of importance attended to, the club being rearranged on a new working basis. Many interesting and enthusiastic talks were made by the members. Drs. Singleton & Singleton, dentists, 111 South 14th street. Quality and efficiency our motto. Look Kiddies, T MOTHER GOOSE Two beautiful prizes offer younger. Cut out this and pictures and hand in complete PRIZES AWARDED FOR ```markdown ``` RED CROSS AIDS AILING SOLDIERS Organization Asked by Government to Seek Out Disabled Ex-Service Men. FREE HOSPITAL CARE GIVEN United States Pays Compensation While Treatments Are Administered in Public Health Institutions. The American Red Cross has been asked by the United States government to use its efficient organization to seek out disabled and ill ex-service men, and to try to induce them to accept the government's offer ment to use its efficient organization to seek out disabled and ill ex-service men, and to try to induce them to accept the government's offer to provide free treatment in public service hospitals, and compensation while the treatment is being administered. The government estimates that there are fully 50,000 men in this country who are unable to work at full capacity because of wounds or disease contracted in the line of duty who should be receiving this treatment. So far only about 4,000 men have applied for such service. A statement issued from the national headquarters of the Red Cross in Washington shows that a great misapprehension exists among the discharged men regarding the government's plan. "Due to misunderstandings and misapprehension a surprising number of disabled service men are scattered throughout the country not knowing the benefits which are still theirs," the statement read. "Back to the hospital' after he has donned 'civvies' and tried to keep going at civilian occupation is about the hardest order a soldier wants to hear. Acceptance of the government offer does not mean a return to service. The hospitals are civilian institutions. They are separate institutions, and are not connected in any way with the army or navy. "The Red Cross is constantly discovering men who, through ignorance or prejudice, are losing the advantages of this wonderful service. So effective has this work become that the government has asked the Red Cross to make this a part of its regular relief work. All that is necessary is for the ex-service man to apply to the nearest Red Cross chapter. Arrangements will be made there for him to enter one of these hospitals after examination by a district public health officer, and if his trouble is the result of service with the army or navy he will be given transportation and admittance to a public service hospital. "The Red Cross is now engaged in maintaining a program of recreation, occupational therapy, meeting the problems arising in the homes of disabled men, household and legal difficulties and affording many miscellaneous services to keep the men who are in the hospitals contented with their lot." This work of the Red Cross is one of the important branches outlined for its post war work and a part of the funds raised in the Third Red Cross Roll Call, November 2 to 11, will be devoted to this purpose. LOAN6 $50,000 TO SOLDIERS. Loans totaling approximately $50,000 have been advanced to about 4,000 disabled soldiers by the American Red Cross for personal uses while these war veterans were adjusting their affairs with the federal board for vocational training. These loan are in no sense looked upon as charity either by the soldiers or the Red Cross, the latter considering this bit of financial assistance a part of its war obligation. Red Cross liaison officers are in touch with all the district officers of the vocational board and the public health service. These Red Cross men are able to help the soldiers when the government check miscarries, during the interval between approval for schools and placement in school, when subsistence and transportation are needed by those denied training, and under various other conditions. HUGE OVERSE SHIPMENTS MADE BY RED CROSS Two million crates, bundles or barrels, weighing 218,310,000 pounds were shipped by the American Red Cross to twenty-one countries from ten ports in the United States between April 1, 1917 and July 1, 1919, according to reports sent to national headquarters in Washington. This tremendous volume of business was shipped across the Atlantic and Pacific oceans during the war and after the signing of the armistice from New York, Baltimore, Boston, Montreal, Newport News, New Orleans, Philadelphia, San Francisco and Seattle. In addition to this great store of supplies, the Red Cross purchased supplies in the countries where it operated, both for the soldiers and afflicted civilians. "Our patriotism should stand the test of peace as well as war. There is a necessary work to be performed before the American Red Cross can withdraw from Europe."—President Wilson. CARD OF THANKS MR. AND MRS. H. CROSSLEY. MR. AND MRS. H. ALEXANDER. MR. HERMAN SMITH. DR. SAWYER MOVES Look Kiddies, This Is for You! Two beautiful prizes offered boy or girl 10 years or younger. Cut out this and bind together. Color your pictures and hand in completed book at Monitor office. PRIZES AWARDED FOR BEST COLORED BOOK Ford There's the same economy in using the one-ton Ford truck that there is in using the Ford car—only the larger carrying power of the truck commends it particularly to farmers, and other business men. The famous Model T motor assures reliable power, and lots of it; the manganese bronze worm drive makes certain the use of all that power; the three-point suspension gives flexibility, and vanadium steel strength. Price, without body, $550 f. o. b. Detroit. SAMPLE-HART MOTOR CO. 100% Ford Service 18th and Burt Streets OMAHA Mr. and Mrs. Levi N. James, 2202 Burdette street, entertained in honor of Miss Rubie May Scott of McAlester, Okla., who has come to make the Gate City her future home. Those present included. Marshal Cole, O. C. Wing, Oliver Williams, Robert Williams, Ethel Brown, Alice Phillips, Emma Phillips, Rubie May Scott. Messrs. Frank, Otis and William Roulette left the first of the week for their former home in Missouri, having been called there by the sudden illness of their mother. North Side taxi, J. D. Lewis, proprietor. Two limousines with heat. Stand phone, Web. 1490; residence phone, Web. 949. A chance for the kiddies to earn a prize. Read Monitor Mother Goose offer on page six. S. W. MILLS REAL ESTATE CO. List your property with us. We will sell or rent for you. Notary Public. Office Phone Web. 148. 1421 N. 24th St., 24th & Charles Mrs. J. H. Russell PORO SYSTEM Hairdressing and Manicuring Distinctive Service Appointments Made by Phone 2914 Erskine St. Web. 2311 S. W. MILLS FURNITURE CO. We sell new and second hand furniture, 1421 North 24th St Webster 148. 24th and Charles. WATERS BARNHART PRINTING CO. OMAHA This Is for You! THE FAIRY BOOK red boy or girl 10 years or bind together. Color your red book at Monitor office. BEST COLORED BOOK --- A CLASSIFIED DIRECTORY OF OMAHA'S COLORED BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL FIRMS A. F. PEOPLES PAINTING PAPERHANGING AND DECORATING Estimates Furnished Free. All Work Guaranteed. 4827 ERSKINE STREET. PHONE WALNUT 2111. SILAS JOHNSON Licensed Embalmer and Funeral Director 2518 Lake Street The place known for its quality service, and reasonable prices We spare no pains for our complete chapel service. Open day and night. R. H. Robbins & Co. GROCERIES AND MEATS An Up-to-Date Store. 1411 North 24th Street. Prompt Delivery. W. 241. GREEN & GREEN We Operate the One Minute Shining Parlor Chairs for Ladies. Auto Truck and Transfer 1919 Cuming St. Phone Doug. 3157; Web. 2340. Repairing and Storing Orders Promptly Filled NORTH SIDE SECOND-HAND STORE R. B. RHODES Dealer in New and Second-Hand Furniture and Stoves. Household Goods Bought and Sold. Rental and Real Estate. 2522 Lake St. Webster 908 South & Thompson's Cafe SPECIAL SUNDAY DINNER Stewed chicken with dump- lings.....50c Roast Prime Beef au jus.....50c Roast Pork, Apyle Sauce.....50c lor. Early June Peas Mashed Potatoes Salad Coffee Dessert We Serve Mexican Chile Allen Jones, Res. Phone W. 204 Andrew T. Reed, Res. Phone Red. 5210 JONES & REED FUNERAL PARLOR 2314 North 24th St. Web. 1100 Lady Attendant EAT AT WEST CAFE Good Cooking, Reasonable Prices 1712 North 24th St. T. J. ASHLEY, Prop. MISS ALICE MARSHALL Artistic Hairdresser Student of Madame J. C. Walker Parlor 1835 North 23d Street Phone Webster 2687. Satisfaction Guaranteed Open for Business the BOOKER T. WASHINGTON HOTEL Nicely Furnished Steam Heated Rooms, With or Without Board. 523 North 15th St. Omaha, Neb. Phone Tyler 897. Eureka Furniture Store Complete Line of New and Second Hand Furniture PRICES REASONABLE Call Us When You Have Any Furniture to Sell 1417 N. 24th St. Web. 4206 DR. W. W. PEEBLES DENTIST 220 So. 13th St. (Over Pope's Drug Store) Telephone: Douglas 7812 Kiddies' Korner By MADREE PENN DADDY'S EVENING FAIRY TALE BY MARY GRAHAM BONNER "Listen," said Mother Meadow Locust to a little Meadow Locust named Millie, "and I will tell you a story. "That is nice," said Millie politely, and also because she did want to hear a story. "I am going to tell you that your song must always be soft and sweet, very soft and sweet, and so I am going to send you to the Meadow Locust Family Music club. Singing is taught there. "You see, Millie, dear," she continued, "years ago when we sang just like the Katydid family the Fairy Queen was giving a concert one night. "Locusts,' she said to us, 'I want some other singers to take parts which are like the Katydids' parts, but a little softer. That will help the whole effect of the singing. It will make it so lovely to have different voices, different sounds, different tones. Then it will be such a beautiful concert, such an exquisite concert. Do you think you could help me, Locusts?" "Now, of course, we wanted to do everything we could for the Fairy Queen and for her concert. So we had a huge meeting that very afternoon of all the locusts. We put signs around the meadow on all the tall blades of grass and told all the locusts to come to the meeting. "They arrived at all times, for as soon as they saw notices they came, but some of them had been taking maps or had been off walking and hopping and weren't on the lookout for signs and notices." "But there was a huge meeting. Oh, there were loads and loads of us. 'What can we do?' we asked ourselves and each other. 'To help the Fairy Queen's concert we surely must, but what will we do?' "Finally one little Locust, named Larry Locust, spoke up. 'I have an idea,' he said. "We all crowded around Larry and asked him what his idea was. "Well,' he said, 'if we all practice to sing quite a soft song and always remember to keep down our voices so they won't be too loud I think we'll have what the Fairy Queen wants.' "So we practiced and practiced all that afternoon. When evening came we all took our places at the concert—that is—we had it in the early evening. "We sat in front of the Katyids and all the other creatures sat around. Well, when the Fairy Queen heard us singing softly and sweetly, and when she heard our parts by ourselves she was delighted. "Always sing like that," she cried; The MOTHER GOOSE FAIRY BOOK by Eleanor Schorer 1930 THE LOCUSTS' SONG. 'yes, always sing those sweet, low notes of yours.' "We were so pleased and we have always kept to that same kind of singing. The Fairy Queen liked the Katy-dids—you mustn't for a moment think she didn't—but she thought it would be nice if we had our own kind of singing, our own little songs, so there'd be the music of the Meadow Locusts, too. "Wasn't that a good idea of Larrys?" Mrs. Locust asked. "A most marvelous idea," said Millie. "Is that my Uncle Larry?" "The very one," said Mother Locust. "I must tell you, too, now that the story time is over, a little of the history of the insect family, for we must have the history of our people and all peoples, or rather, all insects, in our lessons. "There is the flying grasshopper, colored like the ground, that is, the color of pebbles and stones. He is safe that way, for enemies don't know, half the time, that he is a grasshopper! "There is a very distant relation known as the scorpion. He's an old terror. He goes with some of the insects where it is very, very warm. He really is a nearer relative of the Crab family, I'm glad to say. "But I think we'll have our lesson continued another day. Just now let us sing and thank the Fairy Queen and dear Larry Locust, who helped to give us a song, like the song of the Katy-did family, but still a song all, all our own." Little Jack's mother was very fond of flowers, and he delighted in bringing them to her. One day he ran in with a great armful of white roses and violets. "Why, Jack," said his mother, in consternation, "it's a wreath; where did you get it?" "I got it off the door-bell next door, mamma," answered little Jack. "I guess they put it there 'cause they didn't want it any more." Works When It Plays. What is that which works when it plays and plays when it works? Father—You lazy cub! Don't you know that hard work never kills anybody? Son—Exactly, dad; I want to volunteer for something with a spice of danger in it. CLUBS TO AID RED CROSS. A series of club days are being arranged by the Red Cross as a forerunner of the Third Roll Call to be conducted from November 2 to 11. Business, commercial, rotary, Kiwanis, advertising, fraternal, women's and other clubs are being invited to set aside one meeting day to be devoted to the Red Cross. 1930 For His Mother. Works When It Plays His Viewpoint. THE MONITOR The KITCHEN CABINET How sweet and gracious, even in common speech. Is that fine sense which men call courtesy? Wholesome as air and genial as light. Welcome in every clime as breath of flowers— It transmutates allens into trusting friends. And gives its owner passport round the globe. —James T. Fields. FROZEN DISHES. There is nothing so appealing to the palate during hot weather as refreshing frozen things. Maple Parfait.—Pour a cupful of boiling hot maple sirup over the well-beaten yolks of four eggs; add a pint of thin cream when cool and freeze as usual, by packing in ice and salt. Golden Parfait—Cook together one cupful of sugar, the rind of an orange, grated, and one half cupful of water. Pour the hot stirrup over the well-beaten yolks of four eggs, add a pint of cream or rich milk and freeze. To make Nesselrode pudding, add one cupful of cooked and mashed chestnuts, one cupful of minced candied fruit soaked in orange juice until soft and one cupful of pineapple. Flavor with almond and rose and freeze as usual. Cocoa Parfait—Boil a cupful of sugar with one-half cupful of water ten minutes: pour the stirup over four tablespoonfuls of cocoa which has been beaten with four egg yolks; cook over hot water until of the consistency of soft custard. Beat until cold; add two cupfuls of cream which has been beaten stiff, a teaspoonful of vanilla and one-quarter of a teaspoonful of salt. Turn into a mold and pack in equal measures of ice and salt. Let stand four hours; unmold and garnish with sweetened and flavored whipped cream piped around with parfait. Velvet Sherbet—Take two cupfuls of sugar, the juice of three lemons and a quart of good rich milk. Freeze and let stand for two hours to ripen. Strawberry and raspberry ice cream are most delicious. Mash a quart of the berries, strain carefully and sweeten with a stirrup made of sugar and water cooked together and cooled. Add a quart of rich milk or milk and cream or thin cream, which is better; then freeze. A pinch of salt should be added to all frozen dishes. The stirup used instead of sugar in this recipe insures a firmer frozen dish. "Brown Boys in Khaki Brown," a snappy, stirring, catchy race song. Suitable for stage, church or school. Sung about our own boys in our own songs. Words and music by Eva A. Jessie. Copies at 25c at Monitor office, or send 25c to Eva A. Jessie, 209 West Street Boulevard, Muskogee, Okla.—Adv. Monitor subscription contest closes Saturday, November 15. Get busy if your church is going to earn that $100. Spoon Buy homes. THE CHEERFUL CHERUB My mind is always active now With plans and calculating. I don't complain of poverty — I find it stimulating. [Name] Thos. A. Douglas EXPERT WATCHMAKER AND JEWELER Repairing REPAIRING 1436 So. 13th St. SUITS AT $45 and up CAN YOU BEAT IT? Victory Tailors 1612 Capitol Ave. 18th and Izard Tel. Douglas 1702 ALL KINDS OF COAL and COKE at POPULAR PRICES. Best for the Money E. A. 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Houses for sale in all parts of the city. Tel. Douglas 2842 or Webster 5519. Guy B. Robbins. FOR SALE 3616 Patrick, 7 rooms, all modern, $3,000; $500 down, terms 18th and Paul, 9 rooms, all modern, $3,000; $500 cash, terms. 2913 Grant, 5 rooms, modern, except heat, $1,800; $200 down; terms. See Reed, Webster 5660. For Rent—Six-room apartments For further particulars call W. H. Robinson. Douglas 1446. LODGE DIRECTORY Keystone Lodge, No. 4. K. of P., Omaha. Neb. Meetings first and third Thursdays of each month. M. H. Hazzard, C. C.; J. H. Glover, K. of R. and S. Ask the grocer, merchant, etc., with whom you trade: "Do you advertise in our paper, The Monitor?" Snow's College of Dressmaking—Fall term will open September 2. Enroll now. Mrs. C. Ridley, 1922 North 25th St. DRUG STORES ADAMS HAIGHT DRUG CO., 24th and Lake; 24th and Fort, Omaha, Neb. Res. Colfax 3831. Office Doug. 7812 AMOS P. SCRUGGS LAWYER Real Estate, Insurance, Loans, Notary, Public 220 So South 13th Street. (Over Pope's Drug Store) We Sell Kashmir Goods STARK'S PHARMACY 30th and Pinkney Streets Phone Webster 4225. MONITOR SPECIAL INVESTIGATOR ON JOB IN ARKANSAS (Continued From Page One.) be unto the "insolent nigger" who attempts it. The white men also learned that Negroes were buying guns and plenty of ammunition. The merchants at Helena reported large sales and the express offices also reported shipments of rifles and shells to Negroes. The Negroes had read and heard all about the East St. Louis, Washington and Chicago riots, and knew of the secret Ku Klux Klan movements among the white people in the south. They knew that race hatred on the part of white people was increasing by leaps and bounds and that riots were liable to break out in that section at any time. They were simply preparing to defend their homes and lives, for experience had taught them that Negroes have no protection at the hands of the law. The police and deputy sheriffs either refuse to check the mobs or else they join hands with the mobs. The assembling of arms was for purely defensive purposes. No Negro was fool enough to think of an "insurrection" against white people. White Bully Paid to Start Trouble White Bully Paid to Start Trouble While the white men were meeting secretly and discussing means of "nipping the niggers in the bud," matters came to a head very suddenly in an unexpected way. On Sunday before the riot, John Clem, a white man from Helena, came to Elaine loaded up and drunk on "white mule." He proceeded to bully and terrorize the whole Negro population of over four hundred people by continuous gun play. The Negroes, to avoid trouble, got off the streets, and phoned the sheriff at Helena. He failed to act. Monday Clem was still on a rampage. The Negroes avoided trouble because they feared that his acts were a part of a plan to start a race riot. Tuesday some Negroes were holding a meeting in a church. A deputy sheriff and a "special agent," white, and a Negro trusty came by in an auto. The white men stopped and proceeded to "investigate" the meeting. They were refused admittance. They attempted to break in and fired into the building. Some Negroes returned the fire, killing the special agent and wounding the deputy sheriff, so it is said. However, when the Negro trusty reported the shooting, he said that they had been fired upon from ambush by two white men and a Negro. The wounded deputy also first reported that the party had been fired upon from ambush by two white men and he was quite sure he saw a Negro running from the scene. Later all mention of the white men was carefully avoided and suppressed, and the entire blame was laid upon the Negroes at the church and it was charged that all of them were armed, and that the white men were proceeding peaceably on the road and only got out to fix their car which just happened to break down right in front of this particular church, and that the Negroes fired on them without any provocation whatever. Later another white man was fired on and it was claimed that he just happened to be coming along the road an hour later and was shot by Negroes who were at the same church. It never seemed for a moment unreasonable to the white men to believe that the Negroes would kill and wound white men at the church and then deliberately stay there for an hour or two longer for the purpose of killing another white man. Every sane man knows that those Negroes would have fled from the scene after the first shooting, if they had been guilty. Thousands of Men and Women Arrested Anyhow, the hue and cry was raised, "Negro uprising," "Negro insurrection," etc., was sent broadcast. The white planters called their gangs together and a big "nigger hunt" began. They rushed their women and children to Helena by auto and train. Train loads and auto loads of white men came from Marianna, Forrest City, Ark., Memphis, Tenn., and Clarksdale, Miss., armed to the teeth. Rifles and ammunition were rushed in. The woods were scoured, Negro homes shot into, Negroes shot and killed on the highways, who did not know any trouble was brewing. Telegrams were sent to Governor Brough. He called for federal troops and five hundred were rushed from Camp Pike, armed with rifles, cannon, gas masks, hand grenades, bombs and machine guns. The colonel took "charge of all strategic points," and "mobilized his men to repel the attack of the black army." The country was scoured for a radius of fifty to one hundred miles, covering all of Phillips and part of adjoining counties for "Negro insurrectionists." The soldiers arrested over a thousand Negroes, men and women, and placed them in a "stockade" under heavy guard and kept them under the most disgusting, unwholesome and unsanitary conditions. They were not allowed to see friends nor attorneys, but all of them had to be separately and personally "investigated" by the army officers and a white "committee of seven." Even after "investigation" had proven completely that a Negro was wholly in- THE MONITOR nocent, still no Negro was released until after a white man had appeared and personally "vouched" for him as being "a good nigger." The white man was usually a planter or employer and they refused to "vouch" for the Negroes until the Negroes had given assurance and "guarantees" as to work and wages. Finally all but two or three hundred were released. All Negroes who owned their own farms, or were otherwise independent were held, as a rule, because no white man would vouch for them. In addition to these held by the soldiers, over three hundred were arrested and placed in the jail at Helena, charged with murder and rioting, and refused bond. They were not allowed to see friends or attorneys and were "investigated" by the "committee of seven." This committee was secret at first. Its membership was not disclosed, but was organized and did its work with the direct sanction of Governor Brough. The next day after the first killing of the special agent, which occurred at Hoop Spur, O. S. Bratton, a son of U. S. Bratton, arrived at Ratio. There he met many Negroes who had employed the firm of Bratton & Bratton to obtain their settlements and about fifty of them began to pay the cash fees agreed upon. Many had no cash so they offered him their Liberty bonds, which he accepted. While collecting this money and giving receipts, a crowd of white men, who were engaged in the "migger hunt" came upon him. They arrested Bratton and all the Negroes with him and sent them to jail at Helena, where they were imprisoned on charges of "murder," and held without bond. Bratton on the train on his way to Ratio, which is twelve miles from Hoop Spur, and he and the Negro clients had not yet heard of the trouble when they met to close up the payment of the cash fees intended for his firm. All this time the white press of Arkansas kept up a hue and cry to the effect that Bratton was there "inciting an uprising of the Negroes and teaching them social equality." The feeling was so bitter against young Bratton that there were grave threats and fears of his being lynched. The governor ordered special guards sworn in, patrols were stationed about the jail and only the utmost precautions prevented the lynching of a man who was not even a lawyer and whose only crime consisted in collecting fees for his father's firm. It is now openly admitted that Bratton is clearly innocent of any part in the trouble, still he is held without bond in jail because his father was about to obtain justice for Negro tenants and prevent them from being robbed by their white landlords. Whole Family Killed for Being too Prosperous The saddest and worst feature of the whole miserable slaughter of Negroes was the killing of the four Johnson brothers. They were sons of a prominent and able Negro Presbyterian minister who is now dead. Their mother is a very prominent woman and was formerly a school teacher. She and her husband once founded and conducted a school for Negroes. The men were all able and prominent. Dr. D. J. Johnson was a successful dentist and owned a three-story building in Helena. One brother fought in France and was wounded and gassed in the battle of Chateau Thierry. Dr. Louis Johnson was a prominent physician and lived in Oklahoma. He had come home on a visit and on the day of the first trouble, the four brothers had gone squirrel hunting early that morning and started for home in the evening wholly ignorant of the trouble at Hoop Spur. While they were miles out in the woods hunting, word of the trouble reached Helena. A merchant told the deputy sheriffs and possemen that he had sold some shells to the Johnsons a day or so before the trouble. A crowd of men in an auto went to hunt for the Johnsons. They met them returning from the hunt. These white men were supposed friends of the Johnsons. They told them of the trouble and that a riot was in progress and that it would be dangerous for any Negro to be on the country roads, especially armed. The Johnsons told them they had just been hunting and had nothing but shotgun and squirrel shot. They were advised by their friends to turn back and go home by a train that would pass a little station several miles down the road. They took this advice and went to the station to go by rail to Helena. They left their car with a friend whom they told of the situation. They had bought their tickets and were on the train when up rolled a car with some deputies. They arrested three of the men and took them from the train. The fourth brother, from Oklahoma, also got off. The officers had with them a man named Lilly, a friend of another white man whom Dentist Johnson had thrashed the week before. This white man had tried to whip Johnson and Johnson beat him up. The Johnson brothers were men who did not truckle and cater to white men. They never looked for trouble, but if a white man tried to bully one of them, they always took their own part. They were known as brave men who knew no fear. When Dr. Johnson got off the train, the officers told him to go back. He refused, saying "These men are my brothers. If you arrest them, I will go too." Then the officers said, "Well, if you are one of the Johnson brothers, we want you too." They then arrested the Oklahoma man, whose only crime was that of being a brother to the other three. The men were loaded into an auto and the car went back down the same road they had come over. After going a few miles, a crowd of white man appeared by the very "white friends" who had warned the Johnsons to take the train. They telephoned or sent word to the officers as to where they could get the Johnsons. As the mob approached, Lilly and the officers began to get out of the auto. The Johnsons then saw that they had been led into a trap by their supposed "white friends." They were handcuffed, but they tried to put up a fight. Just as Lilly was climbing out of the car, preparing to turn the helpless men over to the mob, Dr. D. J. Johnson, although shackled, managed to grab Lilly's pistol from his hand and shot him. The officers and the mob then shot the men literally to pieces. They were sowed with bullets, so much so that they face had to be covered at the funeral, and parts of their bodies were in shreds. The noble mother had to endure the terrible ordeal of seeing four of her fine promising sons buried in one grave. The work of "cleaning up" our people is not yet finished. The grand jury is at work and hundreds are to be indicted on charges of murder, rioting, conspiracy, etc. White lawyers at Helena are preparing to reap a harvest of fat fees from Negroes against whom there is no evidence, but who have money and property and Liberty bonds. The Negroes are to be stripped to the bone. For many other Negroes there are long prison terms and the death chair at Little Rock. Sheriffs From Many Counties Came for Instructions A white man. J. C. Wilson, came all the way from Mississippi, and sheriffs from all parts of the Black Belt came to Helena to "learn how to handle the Negroes," and all have issued statements to the press approving the "Akansas plan." The plan is to raise the cry of "Negro uprising, Negro insurrection," etc., and give the Negro a bad name and alarm the whole community. The officers and the mob do the rest. This plan is to be resorted to whenever Negroes attempt to go to court fo "THE TALK OF THE TOWN" SUIT With Extra Trousers FREE MADE TO YOUR MEASURE SATISFACTION GUARANTEED UNION $35 MADE Dundee WOOLEN MILLS 15TH & HARNEY ·NORTHWEST CORNER· A Million Eyes Turned Upon it Daily AGENTS EVERYWHERE MADAM C.J.WALKERS WONDERFUL HAIR GROWER SUPREME IN REPUTATION SOLD EVERYWHERE IN U.S.A. WE BELT THE GLOBE A Preparation that will do exactly as recommended ONCE A USER ALWAYS A USER Mme C.J. Walker 640 North West el. Indianapolis, Indiana. Great opportunity for Agenis Write for terms their rights, especially when they band together for their mutual protection, and whenever it becomes known that they are buying guns and ammunition to defend their homes against the wave of mob violence that is sweeping the country. Conservatives Aroused The Negroes in the Black Belt are much demoralized, discouraged and depressed. Hundreds are preparing to leave. Many Negro leaders, who have stood by the white people and who have counseled their race to stay here, now have not a word to say and many of them are also preparing to wind up their affairs and get out of the south. Dr. R. A. Williams just got away in time and went to Chicago. Other Negro heads of fraternal societies are getting ready to transfer their headquarters to the north. Negroes here live in fear and terror, afraid to even discuss the situation except in whispers and to well known friends. Governor Brough States He Will Suppress Crisis and Defender Governor Brough has issued a statement to the public press that he intends to have the Defender and the Crisis suppressed. The Arkansas Gazette, white, has issued an editorial demanding that Negro leaders give their people "proper advice," and warning them their race is in danger of annihilation unless Negroes cease to be led by the lure of liberty and equal political rights, and also warning them that the freedom of the Negro from bad economic conditions is not to be obtained by the methods which were resorted to by the Negroes of Phillips county. Also any white man who fights, either in court or elsewhere for the rights of the Negro is to be put in jail and suffer social and business ostracism from the white people of the south. FRIEDMAN'S PLACE Fine Watch Repairing. Red 7914 We Buy and Sell Jewelry, Clothing, Shoes, Trunks Suit Cases, Etc. MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS The House of Courtesy. 24th and Parker Sts. 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