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“BILL" I RE THREATENS, OR DOES HE ONLY WARN? Monitor Has an Unexpected Interview With Two of the Commissioners— Heads of Finance and Fire Hold Differing Opinions. “If you folks don’t stop your agi tation, you’ll stir up something you don’t want, and that we’ll all regret," said Commissioner William G. Ure to The Monitor Tuesday morning when asked, “How do you account for Mr. Ringer’s attitude in refusing to suspend the two indicted police offi cers?” V “Because he is perfectly right,” said Mr. Ure, “and, if I were in his posi tion, I wouldn’t suspend them either. And let me tell you this, if you folks don’t stop your agitation about this thing, you’ll stir up something you don’t want and that we’ll all regret. You and your association (the N. A. A. C. P.) are wrong in trying to stir up trouble.” “Mr. Ure, don’t you think we are / right in asking justice and protec tion for our people?” he was asked. “You don’t need any association for that; the white people will see to it that you get justice and protec tion,” replied Mr. Ure. “Will, you’re dead wrong,” inter posed Harry B. Zimman, who was a party to the interview'. “If the colored people don’t try to protect themselves and stand up for their rights, you know perfectly well that they won’t get them. The Jews have an anti-defamation society to fight misrepresentation, and the colored people need an association for their protection and defense. You know if Ren Abrams, a Jew, is accused of a crime, the papers don’t say a Jew did it; if Bill Ure, they don’t say a Presbyterian did it; or if Mike Hogan or Tim Murphy, they don’t play up that it was an Irishman or Catholic. Why then should the exception be made in the case of a colored man and it be played up that a Negro did this or that? So they do need a so ciety to fight that kind of a thing. Now about those officers—they ought to be suspended. And they are not trying to stir up something because they are asking that this be done. As a matter of fact, in my opinion all those officers should have been held.” “That’s because you are prejudiced against the department, Zimman,” said Ure. “You’d like to fire them all.” y “No, only those who don’t use or dinary judgment,” retorted Zimman. As The Monitor man walked to wards the stairs with Mr. Ure the Commissioner volunteered: “Let me warn you, if you people keep up this thing, you’re going to start trouble, sure.” “All right, Mr. Ure, let me frankly tell you this—we are going to keep up anything and everything we be lieve to be for the best interests of our people; and get that fact firmly fixed in your mind.” CONCERNING ANCIENT YORK RITE MASONS Grandmaster Broadnax Replies to Grandmaster Hunter. In reply to Mr. Nat Hunter, G. M. of A. F. and A. M. of Nebraska, claim ing that the A. F. and A. York Rite s. Masons of the M. W. K. S. G. L. of Kansas are known by all as clandes tine and unauthorized by all. I desire to ask why, Nat Hunter, did you call up Mr. Hickman of this lodge, Friday, September 12, and tell him you were a York Mason, but your men did not know it, and you desired to unite with us? You also told Mr. Silas Johnson you were a York Mason. Why do you wfant to unite with a bogus lodge, Mr. Nat Hunter? John T. Hilton, of Boston, Mass., the successor of Prince Hall of Af rican lodge No. 45!), issued the call, for all Masons of color in America to meet in national convention on the 24th day of June, 1847, and all Masons of color did meet and lay before the world their sentiments. This they declared: In all stages of oppression we have petitioned for redress to oui brothers in white, but found none, therefore in solemn convention as sembled, we do in the name of the great Masonic body of Free Masons declare ourselves a free and independ ent body of Masons to be known as the National G. L. of F. and A. A. Y. M. colored of the U. S. of America, and Masonic jurisdiction thereto be longing, with John T. Hilton, N. G. M.; James Bird, N. D. G. M. The word “compact”—when all Col ored Masons united it was a com pact. We have long since learned no two lodges of the same name can exist in any state or territory without one or the other being bogus. All so-called colored A. F. and A. M. pulled out of the Free and A. Ancient York Masons. The question, Mr. Nat Hunter, is who organized that lodge? At what place? In what state? And date? By whom? Mr. Hunter, is it not true that all Negro Masons previous to 1873 were York Rite Masons? Mr. Hunter, fighting, slandering, back-biting, has never won a battle. We have state laws for all frauds who impose on other’s rights. May you prosper in your lodge or lodges whatever Rite it may be. We are not guessing what we be; we know, there fore, we prosper. Respectfully, J, A. BROADNAX, G. M. of the M. W. K. S. G. L. of A. F. and A. York Masons. (Compact) Prince Hall origin, State of Kansas and jurisdiction. HINTS TO THE SMALL STOCK RAISER Under the above heading I have been requested to contribute a series of weekly articles which will be of in terest to the farmer in his efforts to raise a small amount df stock. I will begin the series within a couple of weeks and will give, to the best of my knowledge and experience, such information as will enable the small fanner to improve his economic condition. It has been repeatedly shown that with the application of science a once burdensome herd can be transfoi-med into a source of great wealth. With the reconstruction of devast ated Europe comes the demand for re placing of the once abundant live stock. There also is the steady market demand increased by the cry of all Europe for American pork and beef. The next ten or fifteen years w-ill produce many wealthy men who have the foresight to turn their attentions to raising herds on a scientific basis, which is the only paying way. In these articles I propose to in clude: (1) Hygiene; 2) Care of the herd; (3) Bi:i.h and care of the young; (4) Care of the mother; (6) Diseases common among cattle and hogs; (6) Efforts being made to eradicate cer tain diseases; (7) Sources of infor mation along all lines of stock rais ing. There will also be included a few articles upon the proper care of chick ens. The first installments will appear in these columns in about three weeks. O. Meredith Waller Jr., D. V. M., U. S. Inspector B. A. I. HAVE YOU BRAINS, OR IMAGINATION, OR BOTH? Here Is the Difference Between Brains and Imagination—as Alex Puts It. “Like all the rest of you simple minded and innocent New Yorkers, you get brains and imagination mixed. There is a big difference! Brains is what puts a man over and imagination is what keeps him back. The feller with brains sets his mind on what he wants, forgets everything else, goes to it and gets it. He don’t for a minute consider what might happen if he fails, or that the thing he proposes has never been done be fore, or that maybe his scheme ain’t really as g -od as he first thought It was. Why don’t he think of them things? Because he ain’t got no imag ination! The imaginative feller is beat from the start. He keeps think in’ from every possible angle what might happen to him if he fails, and by the time he gets that all figured out, his idea is cold and his enthu siasm for it has drowned in the sea of possibilities his roamin’ mind has created! The feller which said ‘Look before you leap!’ might of been clever, but I bet he thought a five-dollar bill was as big as they made 'em till he went to his grave! If I’d had imag ination, I’d never of come to New York and made good. I’d of been afraid the town was too big for me.” SOUTH OMAHA GIRL WINS TICKET CONTEST Miss Ethel Yourell, employed as a cashier in a South Omaha soft drink1 parlor was the lucky contestant in the Lincoln Motion Picture Co. (Inc.) ticket selling contest that carried away first prize. With only four days in which to compete Miss Yourell easily outdis tanced all competitors and won first prize, consisting of $5 cash and two seats in the box occupied by Clarence A. B looks, the star of “A Man’s Duty” shown Septemlier 3 at the Boyd the ater. Miss Yourell will also represent The Monitor hereafter in South Omaha. 25TH YEAR OF AK-SAR-BEN The two big features of this fall's Ak-Sar-Ben carnival will be the two magnificent parades. On the night cA October 1, the grand electric pageant will be seen on the streets and, this being the 26th anniversary of Ak Sar-Ben the parades this year will surpass any of previous years. On the afternoon of October 2, the automobile floral parade will take place, when 126 beautifully decorated automobiles will be seen. This year’s parades will excel all previous efforts in this line. On the carnival grounds, 16th and Capitol avenue, Con T. Kennedy’s greatest of American tented attrac tions will give afternoon and evening performances, September 24 to Oc tober 4. THE ABC OF THE LEAGUE OF NATIONS By DR. FRANK CRANE. What it the League of Nation*? A. A union of the strongest civilized nations formed at the conclusion of tjie great war. 2. What is its object? A. First, to promote the Peace of the World by agreeing not to resort to war. Second, to deal openly with each other, not by secret treaties. Third, to improve International law. Fourth, to co-operate In all matters of common concern. 8. Does it presume to end war? A. No more thun any government can end crime. It claims to reduce tha liability of war. 4. What will be done to any nation that makes war? A. It will he boycotted and other wise penalized. 5. How else will the probability of war be lessened? A. By voluntary, mutual and pro-' portionate disarmament; by exchang ing military information, by providing for arbitration, by protecting each na tion’s territorial Integrity and by edu cating public opinion to see the folly of war. 6. What else does the League pro pose to do for Mankind? A. (1) Secure fair treatment for labor, (2) suppress the White Slave Traffic, the sale of dangerous Drugs, and the traffic In War Munitions, (3) control and prevent Disease, (4) promote the work of the Ued Cross, and (5) establish International Bu reaus for other Causes that concern the human race. 7. Who are to be Charter Members of the League? A. The United States of America, Belgium, Bolivia, Brazil, British Em pire, Canada, Australia, South Africa, New Zealand, India, China, Cuba, Czecho-Slovnkia, Eucador, Frnnce, Greece, Guatemala, Haiti, Hedjaz, Honduras, Italy, Japan, Liberia, Nic aragua, Panama, Peru, Poland, Portu gal, Rumania, Serbia, Slam, Uruguay and the following states which are in vited to accede to the covenant: Argen tine Republic, Chili, Colombia, Den mark, Netherlands, Norway, Paraguay, Persia, Salvador, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Venezuela. 8. What other nations may join? A. Any self-governing State which will agree to the rules of the League, provided the League accepts It. 9. What Agencies will the League have? A. (1) An Assembly, composed of representatives of all the member Nations, (2) a Council of Nine, (3) a Secretary-General, (4) a Mandatary Commission, to look after colonies, etc., (5) a Permanent Commission, for military questions, (6) various International Bu reaus ; such as the Postal Union, etc., (7) Mandataries. 10. What is a Mandatary? A. Some one nation designated by the J-eugue to attend to the welfare of "backward peoples residing In colonies of tlie Central Empires, or in terri tories taken from them." This is to be a “sacred trust,” nnd In selecting a mandatary the wishes of the people of the area in question shall he the principal consideration. 11. Does the League mean a Super nation? A. No. It Interferes In no way with any Nation’s Sovereignty, except to limit Its power to attack other nations. 12. Can any Nation withdraw when It wishes? A. Yes. The League Is Advisory and Co-operative, not coercive. 13. Does the League put Peace above Justice and National Honor? A. No. It puts Reason before Vio lence. 14. Does not the League take away the Constitutional right of Congress to declare war? A. No. The League can advise war; Congress alone can Declare war. 15. Does it destroy the Monroe Doc trine? A. Exactly the contrary. For the first time in history the other nations recognize the Monroe Doctrine; and extend It to all the world. 16. Does it not interfere with Treaty Making Powers of the United Stated A. No. It is a Treaty. We can make any Treaty we please. 17. Would we have had the Great War if w: had had this League? A. No. That War cost the world over 7,000,000 lives and 200,000,000,000 dollars. 18. Of what Importance Is th* League? A. It le the greatest deed of man kind lp the history of the world. 19. Has not anyone a right to ob ject to the League? A. Yes, This Is a free country. Any. one has a right to any opinion h* chooses. 20. Why is the League so bitterly opposed by a few? A. Because, unfortunately, any Treaty or League must be made by th# President, and a President Is chosen by a political party and many mem bers of the opposite Party think tba| mum decry whatever ha dues. CAMP FIRE NOTES The Ocawasin Group met with Miss Pauline and Beatrice Black. Camp Fire songs were practiced and an en joyable afternoon spent. Miss Frank ie B. Watkins of the W. C. C. spoke to the girls who will be affiliated with the girls’ division. Mrs. Wm. Rose, who underwent an operation at the Clarkson hospital three weeks ago, is now at her home, 1303 North Fiftieth avenue, and do ing nicely. Neatly furnished rooms for light housekeeping. 2901 Seward. Call evenings after six. Mrs. E. D. King, 2706 Maple, and Mrs. S. T. Phannix, 3702 North Twen ty-third, spent a day at the State Fair in Lincoln, Neb. Get a new Subscriber for The Mon itor. It is only $2.00 a year. It is up to you to help push your own pa per. The Monitor must go into every Colored home in Omaha. 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