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SLOGAN: "The Monitor In Every Home And I'll Help Put It There" SEDUCTIVE SCHEME FC SEPARATE SCHOOLS A Well-Conceived P. us Been Devised to Introduce a Separate School System in India—Part of the Segregation Policy Which Organization. Individuals Have With Some Measure of Success Been going to Make Effective Here for the Past Few Years and The Monitor Has Exposed and Most Vigorously Opposed PROPOSED TO MAKE LONG VOCATIONAL SCHOOL Original Plan, Based Upon the Success of Colonization, Was to Eventually Make Long, Kellom and Howard Kennedy Schools for Negroes—No Need for Such Special Provisions—All Races Have Attended Public Schools Without Friction—Omaha Has Had Successful Colored Teachers and Should Have Them Now to Teach All Pupils ```markdown ``` GROWING. THANK YOU! $2.00 a Year 5c a Copy SEDUCTIVE SO FC SEPA A Well-Conceived P School System in Which Organization. In ure of Success Been Past Few Years and Most Vigorously Opposed PROPOSED TO MAKE LO Original Plan, Based Upon the Eventually Make Long, Kell for Negroes—No Need for S Have Attended Public School Had Successful Colored Teach to Teach All Pupils THERE seems to be a clever, well-conceived plot to introduce into Omaha separate schools for the children of our race. It is of a piece with the subtle policy that certain organizations and individuals have been moving heaven and earth, figuratively speaking, to put into effect here for the last few years to force upon us segregation or colonization. The Monitor has fought this movement and intends to fight it, because it is unconstitutional, unAmerican and makes for racial strife and discord, rather than for racial animity and concord. The colonization plan is this: To compel or induce, if you please, all colored people to live north of Cuming street and west of Twenty-fourth street, the northern boundary being Binney street and the western, Thirtieth street, Broadly speaking, this was to be the territory in which we were to have sovereign sway and masterdom. The adjacent territory bounded by Cuming on the south, Twentieth on the east and Clark on the north was also to be conceded to our group. Within this area we must be contented to abide. Public playgrounds would be provided for colored children, with colored directors and employees in charge. Of course, there was no intention whatsoever to make these "colored playgrounds" or "exclusively for colored children," but inasmuch as the segregation program being carried out, this territory was to be populated exclusively by colored folk, what else in the name of high heaven would such playgrounds be? Now for the school policy, which would follow naturally as the night the day. Need The Monitor point it out? It is so plain that a wayfaring man though a fool may not err therein. Long school at Twenty-sixth and Franklin would be first set apart for colored children; then Kellon on Twenty-second and Paul and finally Howard Kennedy on Thirtieth and Maple. Eventually colored teachers would be given employment in these schools. Pupils of our race whose parents reside outside of this territory might then be compelled by a system of transfers, now pending before the board of education, to attend these schools and the "separate school system for Negroes" contrary to the practice and traditions of Nebraska would become a thing accomplished for this Nebraska metropolis. The segregationists have fixed upon the Long school for a "vocational school," inasmuch as it has a large enrollment of colored pupils, and in this school, it is proposed that a few LINCOLN, NEB. Mr. W. P. Walker returned to his home in Overton, Neb., Monday after visiting his sick daughter, Mrs. M. Stith Mrs. Alma Wiley left Sunday to spend a week with friends in Omaha, then to visit her parents in Plattsburg, Mo. Mrs. Emma Jackson is reported seriously ill. Mr. L. P. Gates was called to Des Moines, Ia., last Thursday on account of the illness of his sister. Mr. H. L. Anderson of Omaha, state superintendent of the Nebraska Negro Baptist Sunday School convention, made his annual visit to Mt. Zion Sunday School last Sunday. He addressed the school and gave them many encouraging words. He announced that the state convention will meet here May 10. Mrs. Hattie Brown of Denver, Colo. is visiting parents and friends here. Prof. W. R. B. Alexander very elegantly entertained the Utopian Art club at his home 211 South Eleventh street, last Thursday evening. About forty-one persons were present. After the transaction of the business short remarks were given by the visitors present. The professor served the crowd with a dainty luncheon and was the recipient of many congratulations. Mrs. Ida Todd entertained the Mission Circle of Mt. Zion at her home SLOGAN: THE MONITOR colored teachers be employed. A measure is now pending by which pupils may transfer from one school district to another, not an unwise provision if honestly and fairly carried out with strict and equal applicability to all pupils; but a very unsatisfactory provision if unfairly and arbitrarily enforced. The plan is to make Long the first of Omaha's separate schools. Some short-sighted members of our race are favoring this policy which is radically wrong. If they want separate schools then they ought to have remained where they were in vogue or return thither. For years the children of all races in Nebraska have attended the same schools and have learned to know, honor and respect one another. If the Americanization program of which we hear so much these days is to be effectively carried out, this is as it should be. American children can not be separated into antagonistic groups for their education and by that separation taught class distinctions and racial inferiority and then in later years be welded into a homogeneous nation with a national consciousness. There is no more need for separate schools for our children in Omaha than there is for Jews or Swedes or Irish or Danes. As 100 per cent Americans, we simply ask to be treated as American citizens, without any special distinction or favors. As for teachers in the public schools of Omaha, we ought to have them. We have had them, two of them, who gave splendid satisfaction for years until they married. One of them was Miss Lucinda W. Gamble, now Mrs. John Albert Williams; and the other was Miss Eulalia Overall, now the wife of Dr. Leonard E. Britt. Pupils of these two teachers are prominent in Omaha affairs today and speak with pride of their teachers. These young women taught in our schools without friction. They met the required qualifications and made good. Their pupils were not limited to any race or class. The Monitor wants to see our young women meet all the requirements demanded as teachers in the public schools of Omaha and then be appointed on their merits to teach not only colored pupils but all pupils who belong to their grade in the schools to which they may be assigned. Omaha must take no backward step in dealing with all classes of her citizens. She wants no separate schools. We do want well-qualified women of our race to be appointed as teachers in our public schools. Other cities have them and so should Omaha. on South Twentieth street last Tuesday night and a large crowd was in attendance. Messrs. Nat Hunter, G. M., Walter L. Seals, Perry S. Warner of Omaha spent Saturday and Sunday in the city on lodge business. Next Sunday will be quarterly meeting at the A. M. E. church, and Presiding Elder J. S. Payne will be present to conduct services. The quarterly conference will meet on Monday night. Services were held as usual on Sunday. The pastor preached interesting sermons. The stewardess board raised about $50.00 to apply on pews. Mr. J. D. Bowen left Saturday for Cheyenne, Wyo., carrying his wife to the home of her parents. Mrs. Bowen has been quite ill since the birth of her child. Her mother accompanied them. The Utopian Art club gave their entertainment in the church Monday night. It was fairly attended and was a success. The B. Y. P. U. will give their entertainment Tuesday, February 22, in Mt. Zion Baptist church. Mrs. James Shelby has been removed to the hospital where she will undergo a surgical operation this week. Mrs. Lena Williams left last week for her home in Horton, Kas. Her sister, Mrs. M. Stith, being improved. Services were well attended at Mt. OMAHA, NEBRASKA, FEBRUARY 17, 1921 GOVERNOR OF INDIANA REFUSES REQUISITION Declines to Turn Over Prisoner to Georgia Authorities Unless Guaranteed That the Accused Shall Not Be Lynched—Sends Commission to Investigate Conditions in Community Demanding Giddens Return ALLEGED ACCUSED WAS DEFENDING HOME Zion Baptist church last Sunday. The pastor delivered excellent sermons at both services. The attendance was good. Amaranth Chapter No. 54 which meets the first and third Wednesdays in the month have elected the following officers for the ensuing year: Lulu B. Moore, worthy matron; Mary L. Williams, associate matron; W. R. B. Alexander, worthy matron; Maud Johnson, secretary; Grace Stanley, assistant secretary; Gertrude Hayner, treasurer; Ida Allen, associate conductress; Catherine Moore, associate conductress; Leigh James, warden; Ollen Hemphill, sentinel. Members on the Central Star are: Mamie Griffin, Lucy Levells, Annie Smith, Jennie Edwards and Ollie Colley. Let us have your news. SOUTH SIDE LOCALS Mr. Wakefield, 4430 South Sixteenth street, who has been away for over a month visiting in Kentucky, Illinois and Indiana, returned last week. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Brown are quite happy over the birth of an eight-pound baby girl. Go to Q Street Pharmacy for your drugs and especially prescriptions. Reliable and reasonable. 28th and Q. Mrs. Alice Williams, Thirty-third and U streets, is ill at the Ford hospital. The Pastor's Aid club of Bethel church is giving an entertainment Monday, February 21, in the T. D. C. hall. Everyone is asked to come. Mr. N. Perkins, who was called to Parsons, Kans., three weeks ago, due to the illness of his mother, has returned leaving his mother much improved. For latest records go to Q Street Pharmacy, 28th and Q Sts. The funeral of Mrs. Joe Reed, who died Saturday at her home, was held Monday at the Larkin undertaking parlors. Due to a mistake on the part of the reporter last week, it was not mentioned that Mrs. Curry, who sang "Robert' and "My Task" for the S. T. L. club, was so ably accompanied by Mrs. Riley pianist. Look! Look! St. John club No. 16 will give a social entertainment at the residence of Lee Morton. 3020 R street. February 19. Everybody welcome. Refreshments served. FINED FOR VIOLATING CIVIL RIGHTS BILL CHICAGO, Ill., Feb. 17.—Spoehr's Candy Shop and Soda Fountain, 119 North Michigan avenue, through its attorney, paid to Miss Lillian Beale, secretary to the superintendent of the United Charities, $100 and costs of court for its refusal to serve her on August 28, 1920. Attorney Violette N. Anderson, who represented Miss Beale in the two days' contest-before Judge Adams of the municipal court, has been assured by the firm representing the defendant that all who apply for service in the future at Spoehr's will receive equal and courteous treatment at all of its shops and from all of its employees. GOVERNOR OF REFUSES Declines to Turn Over Prisoner Guaranteed That the Accuse Commission to Investigate Citing Giddens Return ALLEGED ACCUSED W INDIANAPOLIS, Ind., Feb. 17. At the hearing before Governor Warren T. McCray on the extradition of Macie Giddens, charged with murdering a deputy sheriff at Sylvester, Ga., and recently arrested in East Chicago, Ind., the governor announced that he would hold Giddens until the state of Indiana had sent a committee of three persons, two white and one of our race, to Sylvester, Worth county, in order to determine whether the prisoner could secure a fair and impartial trial. Show Lynching Pictures Governor McCray stated that he did not care to place himself in the attitude of shielding crime, but neither would he turn a man over to the authorities to be lynched after he reached the state of Georgia. Attorney Lewis E. Johnson, Chicago, represented Giddens, and was called in the case by the Chicago Defender, after relatives of the prisoner had appealed to that newspaper for help and advice. Attorney Johnson, armed with pictures of lynchings in Georgia and southern newspapers with glaring headlines advertising the overthrow of law and order, all collected by the Chicago Defender, made an eloquent plea in defense of the prisoner. Monitor In E STRIP ACTRESSES AND HORSEWHIP COMPANY The Benbow Darktown Frolics Company Subjected to Indecent Indignities by Louisiana Mob. SHREVEPORT, Ia., Feb. 17.—Details of the manner in which Benbow's Darktown Frolics were stripped nude and beaten are beginning to come to light. The theatrical company known as Benbow's Darktown Frolics was in this city for the purpose of staging a show. During the afternoon preceding the performance Benbow's wife was out for a walk with her dog. The dog snapped at a white child, whose mother related the incident to her husband. A mob was quickly formed. In the meantime the troupe was making preparations to flee from the scene. They were overtaken near Mansfield, stripped of their clothing, and beaten nude. Those in the company who were whipped were Billy Bradford, Marion Bradford, Archie Majors, Frank Butter, Japise Adams, Oscar Adams, Rose Whitting and Belle Waters. FLORIDA CITIZENS PROTEST JACKSONVILLE. Fla., Feb. 17.—Protesting against lawlessness in Jacksonville and the tarring and feathering of F. P. Sullivan (white) as "outrages perpetrated on its citizens," Acting Mayor Frank Howen issued a call at noon Wednesday for a mass meeting. The meeting was held for the purpose of devising ways and means by which the recent outrages, which have become more and more frequent of late, could be checked. The maltreatment of Sullivan brought the tense situation to a climax. Sullivan, who is a chicken farm operator, attended a colored wedding and had been asked to be godfather at a christening. According to Sullivan's statement, he and his wife were at their home about 8 o'clock Tuesday evening when two men came to his door and asked him to accompany them. A short time later the three were met by three others, with white masks over their heads. He was pass into an automobile, under threat, taken to a lonely spot and tarred and feathered. When asked why he was being subjected to such treatment, they replied that he had been too intimate with Negroes living near him. As a result of the meeting 100 of the most prominent citizens pledged themselves to every effort to stamp out such criminal practices. Resolutions were adopted calling upon all citizens to co-operate with the forces of law and order in bringing to justice perpetrators of crimes committed through a spirit of personal punishment or vengeance. QUIET DAY FOR WOMEN Next Thursday the Rev. Wilbur Seranton Leete, rector of St. Luke's church, Plattsmouth, will conduct the annual "Quiet Day" for women which has been a helpful feature of the Lententide services at the Church of INDIANA AS REQUISITION to Georgia Authorities Unless Ed Shall Not Be Lynched—Sends conditions in Community Demand- AS DEFENDING HOME Regarded as Precedent This action of the governor is regarded as a precedent in matters of this kind and it is thought will go far toward showing the southland that their method of administering justice is being closely watched by states north of the Mason and Dixon line. A witness, also sent by Georgia, to testify, finally admitted on cross-examination by Attorney Johnson that he knew nothing at all about the case. A peculiar circumstance was brought out which confused the governor for awhile. It was found that the deputy sheriff who was killed, the witness from Georgia and the prisoner all had the same name, Giddens. Has Worst Record Attorney Johnson made a plea that requisition papers be denied on the ground that Georgia had lynched over 350 men and that Giddens would, beyond a doubt, share the same fate; that Giddens was compelled to fire in self-defense, when a mob surrounded his house and threatened to lynch him; that he fired only after his door had been broken down and the life of himself, wife and his aged mother were at stake. The deputy sheriff died with two revolvers in his hands. Every Home St. Philip the Deacon for many years Father Leete is a man of deep spirituality and his meditations and instructions are most helpful. The services begin with the Holy Communion at 9:30; followed by the first meditation at 10:30; Litany and intercessions at 12 noon. Recess is taken for lunch and two meditations are given at 2 and 3 p. m., closing with evening prayer at 3:30. Not only the members of St. Philip's but any women who desire to receive the help that such services give are welcome. ST. PAUL'S PRESBY TERIAN CHURCH The spring-like weather induced many to come out Sunday. As a result our services showed the best attendance since one establishment, both morning and evening. The services in the interest of the Freedmen Board of Missions were very interesting. The select reading, "Negro in Art and Literature" rendered by Mrs. Mattie Johnson was very interesting. To sing a hymn composed by Paul Laurence Dunbar was a pleasing novelty. On Monday evening a splendid group of the young people with a sprinkling of the older ones gathered at the pastor's residence in a Valentine social given by the social committee of the Christian Endeavor Society. The decorations were appropriate to the occasion. A short program, consisting of vocal solos by the Misses G. Johnson and Ruth Alexander, a cornet and piano duet by Mr. and Mrs. Willard Chue, and a very appropriate address by Mr. John A. Hardy. Sermon topics for Sunday are: Morning, "Spiritual Investments." Evening, "The Democracy of the Gospel of Jesus Christ." HOTEL PORTER LEAVES KANE, Pa., Feb. 17.—Robert Miner, one of the most widely known men in central Pennsylvania, died here Friday. He was born in slavery. Shortly after the close of the civil war he came to this section, working as a hotel porter. He left an estate worth $40,000. TRIES TO AROUSE DEAD MIAMI, Fla., Feb. 17.—Joseph Thomas, an aged "spiritualist," is being held to the grand jury on charges of receiving money under false pretenses. Thomas took $15 from the wife of a deceased man, and the dead man's watch. The "spiritualist" then took the dead man's watch and an alarm clock and buried the man's watch in his grave. It appears that the watch did not tick loud enough, nor did the alarm clock ring. The dead man slept on. INTER-RACIAL ORGANIZATION FORMED IN SAVANNAH, GA. (By the Associated Negro Press) SAVANNAH, Ga., Feb. 17.—An inter-racial organization has been formed here for the purpose of promoting relations between the whites and blacks in this city. Bishop F. F. Reeis is the chief promoter of the organization. RICHMOND BANK GROWS RICHMOND BANK GROWS RICHMOND, Ma., Feb. 17.—In less than three months' time the business of the Commercial Bank and Trust Company has advanced its resources to $102,292.56. This represents an increase of nearly $33,000 since the opening day, in spite of the fact that the twelve weeks' business included the heaviest withdrawal period of the year, the Christmas holidays. T. C. Irwin, former president of Dinwiddie Normal School, is president of the bank. M. C. Clark is cashier. STATE BANK FOR LOUISVILLE LOUISVILLE, Ky., Feb. 17.—The First Standard (State) Bank of Louisville has opened its doors in temporary quarters here. The capital stock, $110,000, has been fully subscribed, and the opening of the bank is looked forward to as the filling of a long-felt need here. Wilson Lovett is the president and has associated with him some of the most prominent business men of the town. Captain Abe Simpson, an overseas veteran, is one of the cashiers. VOTE SOLID SUPPORT OF TEXAS JAPANESE BILL AUSTIN, Tex., Feb. 3.—Unanimous support of the Japanese bill, introduced in the legislature last week by Senator Dudley of El Paso, was voted at a meeting of the anti-Japanese and legislative committees of the state organization of the American Legion. FINEST THEATRE OWNED BY RACE IS OPENED (By the Associated Negro Press) AUGUSTA, Ga., Feb. 17.—What is regarded the finest theatre owned and controlled by Negroes was opened here last Monday night. It is located in Ninth near Gwinnet street and cost $100,000. The capacity of the house is 691. Vol. VI No. 34 (Whole No. 294) MINISTER NCES KU KLUX St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Which Gen- orship Says Klan Appeal to Mob Passion Methods Should Be Met With Spirit of Con- ader and Sturdily Opposed by Christian S INSULT TO GOVERNMENT Assured Not for One Race, But for Both; Bury is the Determination to Secure for the pathy and Cooperation in His Legitimate ment Which no Secret Organization Can Be VIRGINIA MINISTER DENOUNCES KU KLUX Rector of the Historic St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Which General Lee Used to Worship Says Klan Appeal to Mob Passion and Pernicious Methods Should Be Met With Spirit of Confederacy's Great Leader and Sturdily Opposed by Christian Community ORGANIZATION IS INSULT TO GOVERNMENT Race Integrity Must Be Assured Not for One Race, But for Both; But Equally Necessary is the Determination to Secure for the Negro Justice, Sympathy and Cooperation in His Legitimate Efforts for Betterment Which no Secret Organization Can Be Allowed to Endanger but It There" RICHMOND, Va., Feb. 17.—The Rev Russell Bowie, rector of St. Paul's church, Richmond, Va., where General Lee used to worship, recently appealed to his congregation to deal with race relations in that great 'leader's spirit rather than by the pernicious methods of the revived Ku Klux Klan, against which, the rector said, a Christ community should set its face like a flint. Dr. Bowie referred to the release of savage instincts as an aftermath of the great war, and the increased need for patience and justice between the races. He declared the public appeal of the Klan was an appeal to mob passion and the spirit of lynch law. If in reconstruction days the order had had "the relative justification of a terrible emergency" at the present time it was "an insult to the forces of orderly government." Must Build New Cylilization Race integrity must be assured, not for one race, but for both; but equally necessary is a determination to secure for the Negro justice, sympathy, and co-operation in the attainment of his legitimate desires for betterment which no violence, and no secret organization, can be allowed to en- SIOUX CITY, IOWA Mr. Albert Williams and daughter Rosebud, are very sick at their home 515 Main street. Squire Grant has purchased the double house at 602 West Eighth street. Rev. J. A. Broadnax of Kansas City Kans., was the dinner guest of Mr. and Mrs. Rasburn Curtis on Tuesday February 8, at their home, 510% Cook street. Mr. Jones, district grand deputy of the York Masons, has returned from a trip over the district. Mr. Marzette has recovered from his recent illness and has resumed his duties at the Cudahy packing plant. Mrs. Mary Knight, who has been very ill at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Horace Green, on Geneva street, is able to be out again. Mrs. Allie Williams is out after a severe illness. The Willing Workers, Mrs. E. J. Curtis, president, met at the home of Mrs. Tousel, on West Seventh street, Tuesday afternoon. They are laying plans to serve an inaugural dinner on March 4. Mr. Higgins and children spent Sunday in Cherokee, Ia. Mrs. Anna Roberts is chairman of the Household of Ruth entertainment committee. Presiding Elder Rev. Thomas B. Stovie of the Northwest A. M. E. conference will hold his second quarterly meeting at Malone A. M. E. church Sunday, March 13. Sioux City lodge, G. U. O. of O. F. No. 4655, will hold a lodge meeting of instruction at their hall, 3123 Pearl street, Thursday, February 24. Mr. John Briggs left for Mason City, In., to visit his wife, who is ill. They intend to move to Sioux City. Mr. Lee Washington of Main Street left on Thursday last for Los Angeles, Cal., where he was called by the very serious illness of his father. Rev. James Washington. Mr. John Wells has started a taxi cab line. Mrs. Susie Perry, proprietor of the Poro Hair Parlors, 507 West Seventh street, has moved to the corner of Cook and West Seventh streets, where she has a fine five-room flat, all modern. Mrs. Beau of 508 Cook street, who is in St. Joseph's hospital, having undergone an operation, is reported as doing well. The Willing Workers paid $40 on the range in the parsonage and donated $7 to the stewards at their meeting last Tuesday. DURHAM, N. C., Feb. 17.—Dr. James E. Shepard, president of the National Training School of this city, was elected grand master of the Masonic fraternity in this state last week. LIFTING. LIFT, TOO! danger. The great Lee, the speaker said, "believed that the needs of the south could only be met so far as men with patience, with self-control, and with the power of Christian charity set themselves to build the new civilization. On no lesser foundation can the civilization of today rest. We want no violence. We want no secrecy. With truth and candor, and with the chivalry that makes the strong race responsible for wise, unselfish helpfulness toward the weaker one, must we build if what we build today be worthy to endure." It will be recalled that when this organization, which has been so arraigned as subversive of American ideals, first sought, a few years ago, to gain a foothold in Tennessee, one of the Chattanooga papers outspokenly opposed its methods and principles, and unified lawabiding public sentiment against it in that city. The southern press and the southern pulpit can together solidify the overwhelming majority of southern people against this "insult to the forces of orderly government," and prove beyond question that the spirit of Lee is still honored in the land he loved so much. BURLINGTON, IOWA. BURLINGTON, Ia., Feb. 10.—Dr. J. R. Lemma of Omaha was invited by the citizens of Burlington, Ia., to fire the first gun in their campaign to build a community home and a new personage and remodel St. John's A. M. E. church. He arrived here Thursday January 27, and proceeded at once to the home of Rev. Mr. Rhonnenne. That night at 7:30 the lady officers of the church had an entertainment entitled "Living Pictures," under the direction of Mrs. Fred Graham. This was certainly a master production. Dr. Lemma in a brief way announced to the audience gathered his mission to their city, and enlisted their co-operation in the work to be undertaken. The people of the city of Burlington consist of about 1,000 Negro inhabitants. The total habitation of the city is about 28,000. Dr. Lemma found that there was no National Association for the Advancement of Colored People in Burlington, and after his lecture Sunday afternoon in St. John's church, she suggested that there be a branch of this body in Burlington. There was a wonderful audience gathered, and they received the suggestion with much gratitude and proceeded at once to elect the following officers: Temporary president, W. C. Dickson; vice president, Ernest Cole; treasurer, Mat Ross; secretary, Ollie Folks. Members were then secured to the number of fifty, embracing some of the leading citizens. Dr. Lemma closed his campaign Monday night, January 31, with a lecture on "Human Efficiency and the Development of the Positive Qualities," at the end of which the citizens expressed a deep sense of gratitude and contributed $26,000 pledges and subscriptions. Mr. Rand of Burlington, president of the First National bank, was elected as their treasurer, and was very grateful for the work done. Subscribe for The Monitor A Word to Subscribers Postal regulations do not permit us to carry delinquent subscribers. All subscriptions are payable in advance. If subscriptions are not renewed upon their expiration, there is no choice left us but to stop the paper. We are therefore cutting off all delinquent subscribers. Look at pink label on your paper. That tells when your subscription expires. We are sending out notices of expiration. Please respond promptly, so that you may continue to receive your paper. THE MONITOR A National Weekly Newspaper Devoted to the Interests of Colored Americans. Published Every Thursday at Omaha, Nebraska, by The Monitor Publishing Company. Entered as Second-Class Mail Matter July 2, 1915, at the Postoffice at Omaha, Neb., under the Act of March 3, 1879. THE REV. JOHN ALBERT WILLIAMS, Editor. George H. W. Bullock, Circulation Manager and Associate Editor. TRAGO T. McWILLIAMS, Associate Editor, Lincoln, Neb. SUBSCRIPTION RATES, $3.00 A YEAR; $1.50 6 MONTHS; $1.00 3 MONTHS Advertising Rates, 75 cents an inch per issue. Address, The Monitor, 204 Kaffir Block, Omaha, Neb. Telephone 2045 3224. MEMBER OF MICRO PRESS FIRST IN SERVICE ARTICLE XIV. CON UNITED ARTICLE XIV. CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES. Citizenship Rights Not to Be Abridged. 1. All persons born or naturalized in the United and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens United States and of the State wherein they reside state shall make or enforce any law which shall abri privileges or immunities of citizens of the United State shall any state deprive any person of life, liberty, orerty due process of law, nor deny to any within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the law 1. All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the State wherein they reside. No state shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States; nor shall any state deprive any person of life, liberty, or property without due process of law, nor deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws. HOW TO MEET THIS MENACE IT is enheartening in the midst of so much that has a tendency to dishearten even the most optimistic and stout-hearted in these days to note the practical unanimity with which such a large section of even the southern press is denouncing the revival of the pernicious Ku Klux Klan. Another ray of light is short atward the darkness by the utterances coming from the ultra-conservative pulpit of which the historic St. Paul's church of Richmond, Va., is representative. Press and pulpit are the great moulders of public sentiment, the all-powerful creators of public opinion. Whatsoever therefore these two powerful agencies favor or disapprove flourish or decline. Opposition therefore to the Ku Klux Klan from such influential sources will do much to discredit this diabolical institution which the rector of St. Paul's aptly exorciates as "an insult to the forces of orderly government." We rather fear however, that this organization has gained such a headway that it will take something besides hostile public sentiment to stay its insane machinations. It has been organized and carrying on its secret work for six years and during that time has gained a momentum which it believes justifies its coming out into the open and frankly declaring its purposes as it has done in the last few months. One may be well assured that were it not for its consciousness of its power that it would not have given itself this wide publicity. We are of the opinion that in addition to the public sentiment that must be aroused against it, there is need for an organization equally strong to meet it on its own ground and to oppose force to force. Since it is organized avowedly to intimidate our people we ought to have an organization, compact, formidable, mobile, strongly financed to strike back in self-defense. If the government will not suppress these midnight assassins and crotthands of the "Invisible Empire" law-abiding American citizens whom the subjects of his imperial majesty attack will have to protect themselves, and will. This in our judgment will be the most effective way to meet this menace. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, PLEASE TAKE N THE Monitor desires to call the attention of the Department of Justice to the fact that according to a statement published in the World-Herald of February 15, one of its representatives, Special Agent Byrn, publicly endorses the Ku Klux Klan, and can see no objection to the formation of a branch of this un-American and dangerous organization in Omaha. Mr. Byrn is quoted as saying when advised of its proposed organization here: "Well, if the Klan stands only for what we understand it does—I'm mighty glad of it! "The Ku Klux Klan of modern times is notiring like that of the pos-bellium period, as everyone knows. The members wish to make Americans pay more attention to America and not spend so much time and money and conversation in worrying about what is going on in other countries. They are out in the open, and so far there is nothing about them to criticize." We do not believe the Department of Justice will knowingly permit its representatives to publicly sponsor any secret organization the avowed purpose of which is to overthrow the orderly process of government, by resorting to night-riding attacks and terrorization. Does the department endorse Mr. Byrn's views? As a government official is he within his rights in making such a statement, if he be correctly quoted? LOCAL CAMPAIGN IN Nebraska the privilege of voting is accorded to all citizens of both INSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES. Not to Be Abridged. Naturalized in the United States, on thereof, are citizens of the state wherein they reside. No any law which shall abridge the citizens of the United States; nor person of life, liberty, or prop- law, nor deny to any person final protection of the laws. sexes, who can meet the prescribed qualifications. Nothing is exacted of one citizen that is not applicable to all. Since voting is a sacred duty, all of our citizens of voting age should qualify by registering and studying the issues before the community, and voting their sentiments honestly and fearlessly. The candidates are nominated at the primaries. It is very essential, therefore, that our people should prepare to vote in the April primaries. At the primaries we have the privilege of selecting and nominating the men whom we desire to be our representatives in the community. Important issues are to be met in Omaha the coming spring campaign. The city government is to be chosen and in this we are all vitally interested. The Monitor, therefore, at this early date desires to call the attention of our citizens to the necessity of qualifying in order that they may vote intelligently in the spring campaign. WHAT THE EDITORS SAY AN UNEXPECTED REBUKE The showing made by the southern members of congress in the hearing before the committee on the census, in opposition to the representatives of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, was styled "humiliating" by such a devoted exponent of southern interests as the Memphis Commercial Appeal. Among other things it said: "The representatives of this organization who appeared before the committee were Negroes of ability who presented their case impressively and with becoming dignity. But the manner in which they were bullied by southern congressmen, who were members of the committee, presents a humiliating contrast. The courtesy and ability with which the northern members conducted themselves, though they evidently sympathized with their southern associates, was highly commendable. From this exhibition it seems quite clear that the south must improve the quality of its representation, if it hopes to retain the respect of the nation. One cannot imagine Lamar or George or Isham G. Harris or Garland playing the role that these men did." The fact that a rebuke like this should be delivered by a southern daily shows that a sense of public decency and decorum still exists in that section, though not manifest in its representation in congress. — The New York Age. KU KLUX KLAN Abraham Lincoln did not live to see the organization of the Ku Klux Klan in the south following the war. An institution so abhorrent to the ideals and ideas he represented must have made him turn in his grave. Now the Ku Klux Klan is revived. It is composed of 100 per cent Americans, according to its "imperial wizard" (good name that, for chief of such a terrorist, lynch-law mob—"imperial wizard"—for "mystery" and "magic" are two of the weapons with which they terrify). That ought to be enough to characterize the Ku Klux Klan. We have had sufficient experience to show us what "100 per cent Americans" are. They are intolerant, un-American, violent suppressors of freedom and democracy. They have to label themselves "100 per cent Americans," in order to justify their conduct to themselves. But then, also, these particular "100 per cent Americans"—the Ku Klux Klan—are organized for the purpose of "maintaining the supremacy of the white race." Educated persons know that anything that has to have its supremacy maintained has no supremacy. It is like contempt of court. It is the court that brings itself into contempt, by its own illegal actions, in --- most cases. Supremacy maintains itself. The phrase is mere camouflage to cover up the real purpose of the Ku Klux Klan which expressed in plain, southern white man's English, would be "to keep the niggers down." Just think of such a thing in the south—in the United States—in this day and age. In the south? The "imperial wizard" (somehow that title suggests a monkey on a stick) announced at a public initiation of 527 Kluxes at Birmingham, Alabama, last month, that there were 30,000 members of the Ku Klux Klan in the north. And that 7,000 of these were in New York and Chicago! This seemed to a bewildered editor impossible, until he read in the Chicago Daily News a dispatch by a Chicago newspaper correspondent who so far forgot whatever decency he may have acquired, as to describe himself as having "the honor of being the first northerner not a klansman to see such a sight" as this public initiation which was obviously staged to invest the "klan" with more terrors for southern black folk. A very doubtful honor, it seems to a civilized man. The "imperial wizard" (imperial is a frank word, at least) said that northern headquarters for the Negroterrorizing organization would be opened shortly in Chicago or Cincinnati. It seems as if there ought to be some lawful way to wipe out this unlawful organization. That its influence has really penetrated to the north cannot be doubted since a Chicago high school had at its graduation exercises, January 28, a college instructor as orator, who poisoned the minds of the graduating high school boys and girls, as well as the vast audience, by a speech in which he stirred race hatred, developing the theme that races could not mix and therefore white "supremacy" had to be maintained.—The New Majority Chicago. ALL-YEAR ROUND RELIGION One of the pressing needs of the times appears to be an all-year round religion, a system of religious observance that can be depended upon for a steady pull instead of requiring to be speeded up at intervals by spasmodic revivals. Most churches today seem to be unable to arouse or maintain the interest of their followers without recourse to the services of visiting evangelists and the evoking of an emotional outburst of religious sentiment of a transitory nature. The system of revivals, as conducted at present in most of our churches, is expensive in its cost and in most cases devoid of practical results, so far as the solid growth and extension of the church work is concerned. Much money is raised at these meetings, for the evangelical visitors must be paid as the laborer is worthy of his hire. Those who attend the meetings either witness or participate in the flood of religious emotions excited by the fervid oratory of the exhorters and many profess religion. This exaltation of feeling lasts for a few weeks until the evangelists depart and the flood of enthusiasm subsides. The church returns to the beaten rut of conventional service and most of the new converts relapse into their former ways until the next revival season. What is needed in most of our churches is an all year round religion, which every pastor acting as his own evangelist and preaching the gospel of right living as well as dying in the triumph of faith. Every pastor should realize the real meaning of the term evangelize and carry it out, by preaching a living gospel of good works and the developing of strength of Christian character. With this kind of a religion, there would be no need for costly revivals.—The New York Age. HANDICAPPED BY Mr. A. L. Jackson, himself a Negro, takes up the cudgels for his race in the February Forum. He says: "As with the Indian, so it has been with the Negro. In most every field of endeavor his demonstrations of ability and fitness have had to be on a racial basis. He has had no other choice. Therefore, many achievements by Negro men and women have been to him not so much accomplishments of talented individuals, but racial accomplishments refuting the constantly repeated assertion of pre-ordained inferiority. "For generations the Negro has been looked upon as a predestined tiller of the soil. Any effort to break down this notion was frowned upon. So he tilted the soil in an effort to satisfy ignorant and unscientific overseers and plantation owners, until the day came when following the advice of wiser men, he began acquiring his own land. Today more than 220,000 Negroes are owners of their own farms; 672,964 are renters or share croppers looking forward to the day when they will be owners; $492,892,218 worth of farm-building stock and equipment are owned by these tillers of the soil." SUIT FOR DAMAGES KANSAS CITY. Mo., Feb. 17. Miss Ella Wade, 1315 Woodland avenue, former chambermaid at the Coates House, who was arrested on the charge of suspicion of having stolen the pass keys at the Coates House and who was held forty-eight hours for investigation, brought suit against the Coates House by her attorney, J. B. Gibbs, and in Judge Buckner's division No. 1 she received a verdict of $500 damages. Judge Gibbs is being congratulated on all sides for this splendid victory. BECOMING WHITE ALDERSON, W. Va., Feb. 17.— Mrs. Mary Jones, residing near here, who is of a decided chocolate com- plexion, has begun turning white in spots. So anxious is she to retain her original color that she has appealed to physicians for aid. She has been told, however, that there is no remedy for her. MELCHOR--Druggist The Old Reliable A. F. PEOPLES "SWAP" Phonegraph Records EXCHANGED Shlaes Phonograph Co. 1404 DODGE STREET E. M. Real Estate Houses for Sale on S Let Me Show You Some Date M. DAVIS estate and Rentals Sale on Small Payments Down You Some Real Bargains in Up-to- Date Homes Phone Webster 2420 PRODUCTION IN TAXI RATE M. LEWIS TAXI AND PHONE, WEBSTER 1490 please call residence, Webster 0949. THE MONITOR ADVERTISERS Mighty Sacrifice Apparel 25,000 Grade Merchandise MERCY OF THE BUYING PUBLIC Broadest, Most Gigantic Sale in the History of Omaha S AND CHILDREN'S CLOTHING, WINGS, DRY GOODS AND MILLINERY AT A GREAT SAVING 100% LESS Than Re- cement Prices This store has been achieved only by giving than could be had elsewhere. Our repu- well established and has made us thou- We are going to make this sale the ment, in quality, and from the standpoint guest in our history. We are going to new. Our determination not to carry north of winter merchandise means the of dollars to those who will grasp this Our policy at all times will be to give that your dollar will buy—and if for purchase should prove unsatisfactory we the same or refund your money. Houses for Sale on Small Payments Down Let Me Show You Some Real Bargains in Up-to- Date Homes 2530 Grant Street Phone Webster 20% REDUCTION IN TAXI RATE JOE D. LEWIS TAX STAND PHONE, WEBSTER 1490 When not at stand, please call residence, Webster 0949. PATRONIZE THE MONITOR ADVERTISERS PATRONIZE THE MONITOR ADVERTISERS A Mighty Sacrifice of Apparel $25,000 Of High Grade Merchandise AT THE MERCY OF THE BUYING PUBLIC In the Biggest Broadest, Most Gigantic Sale in the History of Omaha MEN'S, WOMEN'S AND CHILDREN'S CLOTHING, SHOES, FURNISHINGS, DRY GOODS AND MILLINERY GO AT A GREAT SAVING 25% to 50% LESS Than Replacement Prices THE success of this store has been achieved only by giving greater values than could be had elsewhere. Our reputation for honesty is well established and has made us thousands of friends. We are going to make this sale the strongest in assortment, in quality, and from the standpoint of timeliness the biggest in our history. We are going to keep the new store new. Our determination not to carry over one dollar's worth of winter merchandise means the saving of thousands of dollars to those who will grasp this saving opportunity. Our policy at all times will be to give you the very utmost that your dollar will buy—and if for any reason your purchase should prove unsatisfactory we will gladly exchange the same or refund your money. ZUCKER'S DEPARTMENT STORE By V. ZUCKER ucker's department Store THE STORE OF BETTER VALUES. 9-19½ North 24th St. Seward and Franklin Streets 1615-17-19-19 $ \frac{1}{2} $ North 24th St. Between Seward and Franklin Streets THE MONITOR HAS OBJECTIONS TO Tel. South 807 4826 So. 24th St. Standard Laundry 24th, Near Lake Street Phone Webster 130 PAINTING PAPERHANGING AND DECORATING Estimates Furnished Free. All Work Guaranteed. Full Line of Wall Paper and Sherwin-Williams Paints and Varnishes 2419 Lake St. Webster 6366 Allen Jones, Res. Phone W. 204 Andrew T. Reed, Res. Phone Red. 5210 2314 North 24th St. Web. 1100 Lady Attendant 2530 Grant Street THE STORE OF BETTER VALUES. Illinois, Semi-Anthracite, Spadra Cherokee Colfax 0425 LESSONS IN STAGE AND FANCY DANCING Classes Will Be Opened February 15 THERESA JONES Webster 0752 DMAHA THE OFFICE SUPPLY HOUSE PRINTING COMPANY Cuming Hotel For a Nice Room call Douglas 2466. CENTRAL BILLIARD PARLOR BARBER SHOP Soft Drinks, Candies, Cigars and Tobacco 1916-18 CUMING STREET Douglas 5235 THE STORE OF BETTER VALUES. BRANDEIS STORES The Store of and Q Regardless of chic modes, which tinges all new things interesting hue. That some Stores one may go about the task of selecting the details hampered by the thought of It is ever our desire to serve expeditions pleasurable. Our salespeople are ever at your that the latch on the door is admittance without formalit SMA Gigantic The Store of Style, Service and Quality less of chic modes, there is a magic soothinges all new things to wear, giving them lasting hue. That something is price. At Lily's one may go about the ever-delightful, enlightening selecting the details of a complete costumed by the thought of high prices. Over our desire to serve you, to make your services pleasurable. Our great army of expo people are ever at your service, and please rest the latch on the door is always open for yourance without formality or strangeness. SMASH The Store of Style, Service and Quality Regardless of chic modes, there is a magic something which tinges all new things to wear, giving them a rosy, interesting hue. That something is price. At Brandeis Stores one may go about the ever-delightful, engrossing task of selecting the details of a complete costume, unhampered by the thought of high prices. It is ever our desire to serve you, to make your shopping expeditions pleasurable. Our great army of experienced salespeople are ever at your service, and please remember that the latch on the door is always open for you to gain admittance without formality or strangeness. ```markdown ``` Ladies' Gents, Children Our entire stock of shoes prices, which means the savin every pair of shoes in this yourself. entire stock of shoes is readjusted to the which means the saving to you of One-Hall air of shoes in this store. Come in and Our entire stock of shoes is readjusted to the new 1921 prices, which means the saving to you of One-Half Price on every pair of shoes in this store. Come in and convince yourself. We Do Shoe Repairing "The Family Shoe S "---AS FOR HAIR AND COMPL "It is astonishing to sults one may obtain from Madam C. J. Walker's S stions." "Why, they are an suited to the needs of ev ficial to the most langui Family Shoe Store FRIEDMAR 1504 North ---AS FOR BEAUTIFUL HAIR AND A LOVELY COMPLEXION." "It is astonishing to know the beneficiaries one may obtain from the constant use of Adam C. J. Walker's Superfine Toilet Prepers." "Why, they are an assortment of Toilets used to the needs of every complexion and beal to the most languid scalp." The Family Shoe Store FRIEDMAN BROS. 1504 North 24th St. "---AS FOR BEAUTIFUL HAIR AND A LOVELY COMPLEXION." "It is astonishing to know the beneficial results one may obtain from the constant use of Madam C. J. Walker's Superfine Toilet Preparations." "Why, they are an assortment of Toilettes suited to the needs of every complexion and beneficial to the most languid scalp." "TRY THEM" MADAM C. J. WALKER'S Wonderful hair Grower Cold Cream Vegetable Shampoo Cleansing C Tetter Salve Vanishing C Temple Grower Witch Haze Glossine Antiseptice Antiseptic Dental Cream Complexion Compact Rouge Floral Clust Superfine Face Powder (White, Rose-flesh, Brown) These preparations gur of many higher priced pr lately free of any injurio Expensivelycompounded THE MADAM C.J. These preparations guaranteed to be the e many higher priced preparations and are a ly free of any injurious contents. ensivelycompounded but conservativelypr E MADAM C. J. WALKER MFG. These preparations guaranteed to be the equal of many higher priced preparations and are absolutely free of any injurious contents. Expensivelycompounded but conservatively priced 640 North West Street INDIANAPOLIS, IND. --- Style, Service Quality there is a magic something to wear, giving them a rosy, ming is price. At Brandeis ever-delightful, engrossing of a complete costume, un- high prices. you, to make your shopping a great army of experienced service, and please remember always open for you to gain or strangeness. ASH Shoe Sale Absolutely Less Than ½ Price is readjusted to the new 1921 r to you of One-Half Price on store. Come in and convince store FRIEDMÄN BROS. 1504 North 24th St. BEAUTIFUL A LOVELY EXION." know the beneficial re- m the constant use of superfine Toilet Prepara- assortment of Toilettes ry complexion and bene- scalp." Cold Cream Cleansing Cream Vanishing Cream Witch Hazel Jelly Antiseptice Hand Soap Complexion Soap Floral Cluster Talcum guaranteed to be the equal parations and are abso- s contents. at conservatively priced WALKER MFG. CO. ```markdown ``` On January 6th in The Monitor, January 8th in The New Era, January 29th in The Kansas City Sun, there was published the following statement by the Board of Trustees of St. John’s A. M. E. Church. “The Rev. W. C. Williams did : not mortgage the property for $2,000.00. There is not and never has been any such mortgage against the property.”’ The trustees who made this statement were: Rev. W C. Williams, Chairman John G. Parker, Sec’y Josie Knight Cecilia W. Jewell Arthur Rafferty Plummer Walker George Woods James A. Clark T. CG. Ray Now Read On And See What the Thing Here Published Really Is: It is recorded in book 490, at page 341, in the book of Mortgages, in the office of the Register of Deeds in the Court House: REAL ESTATE MORTGAGE Recorded in Book 490, Page 341, Book of Mortgages KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, That I, William Williams, of Omaha, Nebraska, in consideration of the sum of Two Thousand ($2,000.00) Dollars, in hand paid, do hereby GRANT, BAR. GAIN, SELL AND CONVEY unto The M. E. SMITH & CO., Incorpor- ated, of Omaha, Nebraska, the following described Real Estate, situate in the County of Douglas and State of Nebraska, to-wit: Lots 14, 15, and 16, in Block 7, Patrick’s Second Addition to the City of Omaha, as surveyed and platted, together with all the appurtenances thereunto belonging; and I do hereby covenant with the said M. E. Smith and Com- pany, its heirs and assigns, that I am lawfully seized of said premises, that they are free from incumbrances and I do hereby covenant to War- rant and Defend said premises against the lawful ctaims of all persons whounaeves, PROVIDED ALWAYS, And these presents are upon this condition That, whereas, said William C. Williams executed and delivered to said M. E. Smith and Co., his promissory note bearing the same date as this mortgage, for the amount of $2,000, with interest at six per cent per annum, principal and interest being payable at the rate of One Hundred Dollars per month, beginning with December, 1919, and has agreed to keep the buildings upon said premises insured in favor of said M. F. Smith and Company, Incorporated. Now, if the said William C. Williams shall weil and truly pay or cause to be paid the said sum of money in said note mentioned, with the interest thereon, according to the tenor and effect of said note, and shall keep said buildings insured as aforesaid, and shall keep all taxes and assessments paid and shall duly keep and perform all the other cove- nants and agreements herein contained on his part to be kept and per- formed, then these presents shall be null and void. But if said sum of money or any part thereof or any interest thereon is not paid when the same is due or if said buildings shall not be kept insured as aforesaid, or if the taxes and assessments against said premises are not paid at Leldtad Cakicoalwtncemie ior caiignctrants Mil ncticsee shall fail to keep and perform any of the covenants herein contained on his part to be kept and performed, then the whole of said sum and folered! ahgll Insmcdiaialy betore duo and payable, tad in cane of tho foreclosure of sald mortgage, a reasonable sum, to be determined by the Court, shall be awarded, in addition to judgment as attorney's fees, Signed this 28th day of November, A. D. 1919, In presence of E, W. CORNELL. ee WILLIAM ©. WILLIAMS. The Mortgage was worn to before Guy C. Kiddo, Notary Public Niseuioe Ee Te RELEASE OF MORTGAGE Recorded in Book 496, Page 519 M. E, Smith and Co. William C, Williams Know all men by these presents: That in consideration of the pay- ment of the debt named therein, M. E, Smith and Co, Inc., of Omaha, Nebraska, hereby releases the Mortgage made by William C. Williams to M. E, Smith and Co,, Incorporated. Signed and sworn to January 8th, 1921, and filed for record January 13th, 1921, ‘The suit of Pinkett vs. Williams was filed against the defendant De- cember 31st, 1920. Service of summons was had January 3rd, and the Mortgage which Pinkett complained of in his suit was paid by Williams January 8th, 1921. ‘The suit which Pinkett filed against Williams is still pending. ‘The number of the case is Docket 180, No. 211. ‘THE COMMITTEE OF ONE HUNDRED, By H. J. PINKETT, Attorney for Committee, (ADVERTISEMENT) THE MONITOR Events and Persons | Baptist church, Twenty-second anc |Grant streets, Sunday, February 20 |The public is invited. Mr. Henry Black, president; Mrs. M. A. Walker, | assistant secretary. Holst Pharmacy for drugs. 2702 | Cuming street. Harney 681.—Ady. | Pilgrim Rest S. M. T. temple that | was organized by Mrs. M. A. Walker | will meet the first and third Wednes- |day at 7:00 o'clock at the U. B. F. | hall, Twenty-fourth and Paul streets. | Mrs. M. A. Walker, W. P. |_F. F, Morearty, Lawyer, 700 Peters | Trust Bldg. Douglas 3841 or Harney | 2156. Look! Read! Mothers’ club invites | all to attend the George Washington j birthday party given at the Y. W. C. A. February 22. Rev. M. H. Wilkinson, general state missionary for all the Baptist Ne- groes of Nebraska, will preach at the Zion Baptist church Sunday morning, February 20. He will preach at Mt Moriah Baptist church at night. ‘Try Williamson's Conzh Syrup. Oth- ers are getting results, why not you? F. A. Williamson, drugeist, 2806 North Mth St. Webster 4443.—Adv. Mrs, Walter Stephens, 2720 Corby street, is able to be out again after a sever attack of bronchitis. ‘Try Williamson's Cough Syrup. Oth- ers are getting results, why not you? BE, A. Willlamson, drnggist, 2306 North th St. Webster 4448.—Adv. Sergeant Bailey returned Sunday morning from a business trip to Chi- cago | When you need Real Manicuring, see Miss Ethel Dow, Jenkins’ Barber Shop, 2122 North 24th Street, | Mrs. George P. Johnson and daugh ter, Virgel, left Monday night for | Muskogee, Okla., where they will visit | for a while before going on to Los An- geles, Calif. | denkin’s Barber Shop—All work | strietly first-class. 2122 No, 24th St. | Webster 2095. | Dr. Craig Morris's office will be |closed during the month of February. | Will he reopened March 1. |__ Rev, John Albert Williams went to | Platt-mouth Tuesday where he preach- |ed at St. Luke’s church. ALP. Seruges, Lawyer, 290 8. 18th “MD, 7812, Col 8881—Ady. | Mrs, William Lacey is leaving this week for Los Angeles, Calif., where she expects to reside. Jenkin’s Barber Shop—All Work Strictly First Class, 2122 N. 24th St. Weh, 2095, The executive cominitter of the N. A, A.C. P. met at the St. Benedict community house last Tuesday eve- ning. A fine son was born to Mr. and Mrs, | Price Terrell last Thursday. | Try Williamson's Congh Syrup. Oth- ers are getting results, why not yout _B. A. Williamson, druggist, 2806 North (24th St. Webster 4448.—Adv. | Mrs. Solomon entertained at whist |Tuesday evening in honor of Mrs. | Emma Richardson of Portland, Ore. Prizes were won by Mrs. A. Hicks, Mr. Thomas Seymore, and Mrs. Dor- ley captured the booby prize. DANGER SIGNAL ‘ A blue pencil mark on your: paper means your subseription is due and must be paid at once or your paper will be stopped. N. A. A.C. P. MEETING ‘The Omaha branch of the N, A. A. | C. P. held its regular weekly meeting Sunday afternoon at Grove M. E. church, Henry W. Black presiding. ‘There was a good attendance and an interesting meeting. The meeting Sunday will be at Pilgrim Baptist church, ‘Twenty-fifth and Hamilton streets. BETHEL SUPPER SUCCESS The Daughters of Bethel No. 4 gave a chitterling supper and fish fry Feb- muary 10th at the residence of Mrs. Anna Banks for the benefit of the order, Tt was a great success from every point of view and the president, Mrs. Anna Banks, desires to thank the publi for their patronage, GOES SOUTH ON BUSINESS TRIP George H. W. Bullock, business man- ager and associate editor of The Moni- ‘tor, left last Thursday for the south on a business trip and expects to be absent abeut ten days. NOTICE Kansas City, Kan., Feb., 1921 To All Whom it May Concern: ‘This is to certify that Charley Brad- ford of Golden Rule Lodge of F. A. and A. York Masons, National Com- pact, of the N S. of North America, has been suspended from all rights of Masonry until the sitting of the grand lodge September, 1921, by Dr. F. Wil- son, D. G. In and approved by the G. M. All legitimate Masons will take due notice and govern them- selve® accordingly. J. A. BROADNAX, G. M., K. 8, G, L. State of Kansas and Its * Jurisdictions. —Adv. WILL You JOIN US? ~ ‘The national association is bepin- ning a drive for a quarter of a mi- ‘lion members. It is going to suceced. Are you going to help by giving: your dollar? You and your dollar are want- ed to help this great cause, If yon | are for the race and for the uplift of * 4 . . ‘ . ‘ ; SE Ma : aE {OS ‘ : a RT Ce EY ee a - mee Poa OF | pera a! | iN (LOA Day Tee ard peli? pes ie WOHOYL— ONCE ie ee Bf A (OE . ei , ‘ . . - ‘ . ‘ ; We Are Continuing the — - . ¢ i r ial Sal Creditors’ Special Sale : 4 ‘ TO GIVE ALL OUR FRIENDS A CHANCE TO CONTINUE THEIR PURCHASES AT : , THESE LOW PRICES 3 P ‘ Z WE GUARANTEE TO SELL YOU ON CREDIT AT CASH PRICES ‘ r Use YOUR CREDIT for purchases at this sale. Do not “pass up” this opportunity. ‘ : ¢ : ‘ ; ‘ ; ‘ - 4727-29 SOUTH 24th STREET OPPOSITE POSTOFFICE, South Side ¢ y ‘ petoctectectectoctoctoctectostectectectectectectetetecte tote tete se ctete ce ceectectecetestecoteosed the race, believing all men up and no man down, you will show it in this drive. It is said when the enemy cries out you may know that your fighting is effective. Now is the time to show your fighting by joining the N. A. A.C. P. The association is warring for that which is dearer than life, that we may have not only a large share of liberty for ourselves, but full liberty and equal opportunit; for eolored children yet unborn, SERGT. I. BAILEY, A Major in this Drive. THE WILLING WORKERS CLUB ‘The Willing Workers club held their first meeting of the year with the new president, Mrs. Elizabeth Bradford. The meeting was held at the home of Mrs. Charles Solomon, 2615 Maple St. After prayer and song the business part of the club was taken up. The Willing Workers club is the working body of Grove M. E. church, and one of the biggest in the church. After all business was over, Mrs. Solomon served a most delightful luncheon, and everyone enjoyed themselves. The meeting closed with prayer for all the sick of our town and of the world. PHT NETTA The Phi Delta society met Wedne»- day evening, February 9, at the home of Miss Eloise Wade, 3018 Evans street. The evening was spent in an interesting and intelligent discussion of popular topics of the day, after which a delicious lunch was served by Miss Wade. ‘THE BLUE CIRCLE CLUB ‘The Blue Circle club gave a danciny party Friday, February 11, at Lyric hall, Twenty-second and Cuming Sts About 125 of Omaha’s younger socia! set were present. A delightful even- ing was present, Mrs. Hudlin and her sister, Mrs, Lacour, were chaperons. NOT WITH MONITOR Notice is hereby. given that Mr. M. Wrighth is no longer connected with ‘The Monitor Publishing Company in any capacity. JOHN ALBERT WILLIAMS, ST. BENEDICT CATHOLIC SOCIETY St. Benedict Catholic society elected the following officers last Sunday evening after Benediction: President, John T. McDonald, sr.; vice ‘president, Mrs. E. Davis-Todd; secre. tary, Mrs. A. W. Lewis; treasurer, Mr. Green. CHURCH OF ST. PAILIP wi THE DEACON During the Sunday evenings in Lent Father Williams is preaching a orca of sermons, “Studies in Genesis.” The | topic last Sunday’ night was niet Preparation of the Earth for the Ad-|9 vent of Man.” The subject for Seat Sunday night is “The Creation of |g “Man.” The subject of the sermon|§ Sunday morning at 11 o'clock will hell “Repentance.” iH —_—_. i Patronize The Monitor advertisers |# pee ee { Crosstown Furniture Co. |! SPECIAL SALE OF 4 STOVES AND FURNITURE in i 1607-09 North Twenty-fourth St. t Phone Webster 480 ' i * WILLIAMSON'S DRUG STORE > } % Tobacco, Toilet Articles, Candies |? j and Refreshments. 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Studio Web. 4386 2502 Burdette St. Tyler 1234 Dealer in new and used instru- b cane, Tascrationts sepaired 24 POSSESS TACTIC. Sn tee ee dee Liberty Drug Co. EVERYBODY'S DRUG STORE E wenster 0036 1904 No. 24th presoornonrrnnnroene none 2516 Lake St. Webster 0248 THE WESTERN FUNERAL HOME SILAS JOHNSON, Owner LICENSED EMBALMER and . FUNERAL DIRECTOR Reed-Duffy Pharmacy Successors to ADAM HAIGHT DRUG COMPANY 24th and Lake Streets Your Patronage Will Be Appreciated FREE DELIVERY EUFAULA (Pronounced U-FALL-ER) BEAUTY PREPARATIONS The World's Fountain of Beauty Secrets FOR SALE AT E. Morris Pharmacy, Central and Dale, St. Paul, Minn. Mme. O. Halka (Poro System), 2423 S. 11th Ave., Minneapolis. Mme. L. LaRue (Walker System), 108 N. 1st Ave., E. Pueblo, Minn. Mme. W. H. Perry (Poro System), 506 W. 7th St., Sioux City, Ia. Mme. E. Turner (Magic System), 1414 A. Ave., Council Bluffs, Ia. Mme. M. Barrett (Walker System), 1010 Center St., Des Moines, Ia. Mme. Gibb (Poro System), 5214 S. 28th St., South Omaha. South Side Parlor (Magic System), 4927 S. 25th St., South Omaha. HAIR REFINER An ointment for refining and straightening hair, guaranteed not to slick and floss the hair. Used successfully by socialists, 1710 N. 24th St. Western Distributor E. A. WILLIAMSON 2306 North 24th St., Omaha EUFAULA CHEMICAL CO. 181 West 53d Street New York City ROSE BEAUTY CREAM That Peroxide Greaseless Cream. Produces the marvel of enhancing beauty—an excellent powder cream. Excellent for men and women. Price 80c. FOR SALE AT MME. R. FRANKLIN (Poro System), 2213 Grace St. MME. A. MARSHALL (Walker System), 1855 Blondie St. MME. A. B. MADISON (90-Day System), 2707 Lake St. MME. E. DALTON (Poro System), 1612 N. 24th St. MMEES. SOUTH AND JOHNSON. Magic System), 2416 Blondie St. MME. G. MAWTER (Walker System), 1716 N. 28th St. MME. B. A. BOSTIC (Poro System), 1124 N. 28th St. MME. C. C. TRENT (Poro System), 2923 Erskin St. OMAHA, NEB. ROSE PACE POWDER That Natural Complexion Creation, irresistible with its clinging, velvety texture—delicate fragrance—smooth as silk. Price 80c. 4 STATEMENT OF THE OWNERSHIP, MATERIAL AND INFORMATION, ETC., REQUIRED BY THE ACT OF CONGRESS OF AUGUST 24, 1912 Publisher, The Monitor Publishing Co. 204 Kaffir Block, Omah, Neb. editor; John Albert Williams, 204 Kaffir Block, Omah, Neb. business manager; bert bert Williams, 204 Kaffir Block, Omah, Neb.; business manager, George H. W. Bullock. 2. That the owners are: John Albert Wilson, George H. W. Bullock and Wright Wright. 3. That the known bondholders, mortgages and other security owners or holding 1 per cent or more of total securities are. None. Other securities are. None. BREET WILLIAMS Sworn to and subscribed before me this 9th day of October, 1920. All who attended Vesper services Sunday, February 13, enjoyed the fitting remarks of the leader and chairman of the religious committee, Mrs. Russell Taylor on "Thy Kingdom come into the home." We hope that the young people will take a special interest in making the vesper hour popular. Services each Sunday from 4 to 5 o'clock. All are invited to attend. Classified Advertising RATES—4 cents a word or ror single insertions; 2 cents a word for two or more insertions. No advertisement taken for them. Cash must accompany advertisement. One room for rent, for men only, 2819 Grant St. Telephone Webster 4590. Indef. FOR RENT—Furnished room; gentlemen preferred. Webster 2680. FOR RENT—Neatly furnished rooms, on car line. 1549 N. 17th St. middle apartment. Web. 5274. CHOP SUEY and Noodles. Regular Chinese dishes. 2406 Lake Street. Joe Kee. Prop. FOR SALE—House and lot, 2012 2912 Erskine street. Very reasonable. FOR RENT—Furnished room, near car line. Webster 2680 FOR RENT—Furnished rooms, one block from carline; strictly modern. Webster 4012. FOR RENT—Two large front rooms, 2429 Lake St. Web. 1529. For instrumental or vocal music, call Mrs. Harris, Douglas 9407. FOR HOMES in north part of city, on easy payments, call Friedman Realty, Tyler 4424. FOR RENT—Modern furnished rooms 1702 N. 26th St. Web. 4769. FOR RENT—Furnished rooms in a first class rooming house, steam heat, bath, electric lights, on Dodge and Twenty-fourth street care line. rs. Anna Banks, 924 North Twentieth. Douglas 4879. I. B. P. O. E. W. Iroquois Lodge No. 92 meets first and third Wednesday of each month at U. B. F. hall, Twenty-fourth and Charles streets. Exalted Ruler, Wallace Pettigrew Secretary, Thomas S. Rigga. FOR RENT—Nicely furnished room in modern home. Webster 4490. It LODGE DIRECTORY G. U. O. of O. P., South Omaha Lodge No. 9374. Meetings first and third Friday, 2024 meet at South Mile. Past Grand Masters Council No. 448, first and third Tuesdays, 24th and Charles streets. WM. R. SHAFROTH, N. G. E. E. BRYANT, G. M. and P. S. G. O. of O. F., Superior Lodge, No. 16199. Meeting second and fourth Friday evening at 7:30, Twenty-fifth and N street. J. H. ANDREWS, N. G. ALTON GOODE, P. S. NEILSONIA SKIN OINTMENT A 30-minute Instant Gresseless Bleach. An ointment that makes the skin several shades lighter in stainty. For all skin diseases, dis- cognition, etc. A healthy 10-day cure. Price 35c. FOR SALE AT E. Morris Pharmacy, Central and Dale, St. Paul, Minn. Mme. G. W. Halls (Poro System). 2743 S. 11th lvs. Minneapolis. Mme. R. W. Walker (System). Betsy Ross Bread The following girls have been initiated as real Girl Reserves: Misses Ione Brown, Lucile Raymond, Robbie Turner, Vivian Hibbs, Inez Battles, Evelyn Battles, Ida Crocker, Luella Pitts, Corinne Irving, Anna Mae Faires, Evelyn Chiles, Ruth Irving, Lucile Crocker and Fern Chiles. These girls have pledged to be in all ways a loyal, true member of the Girl Reserves, to face life squarely and to find and give the best to God, to the country and to the community, and to help other girls. The Tuesday afternoon corps held a social meeting February 8. The following program was rendered: Recitation, Claretta Biddieux; vical duet, Helen Williams and Genevieve Mentlow; instrumental solos by Misses Lyla Johnson and Helen Williams. The membership committee, Mrs. D. W. Gooden, chairman, entertained the members of the association with a banquet Monday, February 14. The room was artistically decorated in St. Valentine's colors and hearts. A delightful luncheon was served. More than 200 members enjoyed the address of Miss Helen Barnes on the "Purpose of the Y. W. C. A. and World Fellowship." Miss Barnes was the pioneer secretary of the Y. W. C. A. in Nebraska, having organized the work in Omaha. Greetings and words of encouragement were given by Mrs. Carrie Ada Campbell, general secretary; Miss Grace Shearer, membership and educational secretary, and Miss Frankie B. Watkins, secretary of the branch. The members of the committee are to be praised for the large number of members secured. We feel that the members will have a special interest in the problems and policies of the association. It is surely a great privilege to be a member of this worldwide sisterhood and to have a dollar share in an association which helps girls to a fuller and perfect understanding of life. Come into the triangle. But it Pays "Anyhow." "De man dat 'tends srltely to his own business," said Uncle Eben, "sometimes don't git no credit 'cep' foh bein unsusciable." MACEO T. WILLIAMS opens January 31, 1921. Offers detailed instruction in the way of ear training through tone study, sight reading and playing, and minor theatrical work necessary to musicianship. Such advantages are not to be had by any elementary violin student in Omaha. Scales and finger exercises, school and and finger exercises, school and studies by De Bleriot, Alard, Seveik Gruenberg, Silt, Wohlforth. Depas-Roding, Winterinity, Kayser, Leonard, Dant, selections from Kreutzer, Solos by Leonard, Sitt, Zabbillie, De Bleriot, David, etc. Sonatas by Corell, ap. 5, Vol. 2; Senallie, Fareolivi, Handel, etc. To pass from the elementary to the intermediate grade, a satisfactory performance of the 23d Concerto by Vloth is required. Enroll now. Hours 2 to 4. Studio 2416 Binney St. Phone Webster 2028. — Adv. N. W. WARE. Attorney NOTICE TO NON-RESIDENT DEFENDANT To Perry, Farris, non-resident defendant, you are hereby notified that on the 16th day of September, 1920, Lillian Farris, as plaintiff, filed her petition in the District Court of Douglas County, Nebraska, the object and prayer of which is to obtain a divorce from her husband, and to curtail and non-support; that on the 20th day of January, 1921, the District Court of Douglas County, Nebraska, PAINT OF QUALITY At a Saving MULLIN PAINT CO. 313 South 14th St. WHOLESALE and RETAIL Telephone Tyler 1291 EMERSON'S LAUNDRY The Laundry That Suits All 1301 No. 24th St. Web. 0820 FRED W. MARSH & CO. CASH MARKET Home Rendered Lard; Also Home Cured Hams and Bacon Douglas 3834 2003 Cuming St. WATERS BARNHART PRINTING CO. OMAHA entered an order that service of summons on you may be had by publication as is by law made and provided. You are, therefore, required to answer plaintiff's petition on or before the first day of March, 1921. LILLIAN FARRIS, 4t—1-27; 2, 5, 12, 19-21 Plaintiff. THE MONITOR BUSINESS DIRECTORY IT GROW GOODELL & CO. Coal and Feed 2520 Lake St. Web. 3007 J. H. ANDREWS Tailor, Hatter, Shoe Shine 2517 Q St. South 3887 McGILL & DAVIS Cafe and Pool Hall Free employment for Armour and Dold packers. 2516 Q St. JAMES M. FITZGERALD ATTORNEY Phone Douglas 4508 1017-21 City Nat'l Bank Bldg. PIATTI & WEAR ATTORNEYS AND COUNSELLORS AT LAW Phone Douglas 4508 1017-20 City Nat'l Bank Bldg. Lambert, Shotwell & Shotwell ATTORNEYS Omaha National Bank Bldg. SUN PRINTING CO. 1320 Dodge St. Tyler 3832 For neat printing and reasonable prices. MME. EDITH LLEWELLYN Poro Hair Culturist Appointment at home if desired Webster 4627 HONEY Produced and Sold in Omaha by H. C. COOK 4521 Parker St. Walnut 0869 My reputation in the business is my guarantee for its purity. Phone for Prompt Delivery HAMILTON PHARMACY Phone Webster 1433 1323 N. 24th St. Read The Mediator every week it's worth the money. LOOK! USE DISCRETION! EAT AT South & Thompson's Cafe 2418 N. 24TH ST. WEB. 4566 Try Our CLUB BREAKFAST Menu, Ham and Bacon and One Egg, or Sausage, Oatmeal, Cakes, Potatoes, Bread and Butter. Coffee or Tea 5c WHY PAY RENT? JOHN H. HARRIS SEE A. J. DAVIS Real Estate and Insurance Man 2419 Lake St. Webster 6366 Seven Years in Business W. J. CATTIN CO. PLUMBING, GAS AND STEAM FITTING 910 N. 24th St. Douglas 1625 We Have a Complete Line of FLOWER, GRASS AND GARDEN Seeds Bulbs, Hardy Perennials, Poultry Supplies Fresh cut flowers always on hand Stewart's Seed Store 119 N. 16th St. Opp. Post Office Phone Douglas 977 Established 1890 C. J. CARLSON Dealer in Shoes and Gents' Furnishings 1514 No. 24th St. Omaha, Neb. Monitor advertisers want your business; that's why they advertise in your paper. I USE Dentlo DO YOU USE Dentlo? Diamond Theatre See Your Favorite Pictures All This Week at Your Favorite Theater Petersen & Michelsen Hardware Co. GOOD HARDWARE 2408 N St. Tel. South 162 A Treat for the Family The wife and kiddies will enjoy a change from the monotony of home cooked meals. So why not suggest coming here for Sunday dinner? No worry. no delays, no dishes to wash—just sit down to a delightful, wholesome, satisfying meal, served in a way that all will like. Moderate prices, too. We are NOW serving Oysters and all kinds of Sea Foods fresh from the sea. The Monarch Cafe C. R. TRAMBLE, Prop. 107 South 14th St. Phone Tyler 4119 e And I'll Dan Desdunes' Band AND CHORUS OF 100 VOICES! In a Grand Concert at the Auditorium Monday Night, February 28, 1921 Nothing like this has ever been presented by our people in Omaha SOLOISTS Mr. Jess Smith.....Cornetist Mme. Cecelia Wilson-Jewell.....Contralto Mr. Levi Broomfield.....Tenor Mr. Rufus Long.....Basso Under the direction of Dan Desdunes, assisted by Mrs. G. B. Riley and Mr. J. C. Parker. For the benefit of St. John's A. M. E. Church General Admission Adults, 50c; Children, 25c Reserved Seats, 75c Curtain Rises at 8:15 Sharp GOOD GROCERIES ALWAYS C. P. WESIN GROCERY CO. Also Fresh Fruits and Vegetables. 2005 Cuming St. Telephone Douglas 1098 Telephone Douglas 2672 Dr. L. E. Britt Upstairs Douglas 7812 Pope Drug Co. Candies, Tobacco, Drugs, Rubber Goods and Sundries. PRESCRIPTIONS OUR SPECIALTY. Colorado---Clean, Large Lump, $12.50 Illinois (Springfield) $12.00 Patronize the State Furniture Co. 14th and Dodge Streets The Monitor recommends its advertisers. Reliable and accommodating service can be found here. H. DOLGOFF FURNITURE AND HARDWARE STOVES, RUGS, LINOLEUM Better Goods for Less Money. Credit if You Wish. OPEN EVENINGS 1938-47 N. 24th St. Phones—Webster 1607; Webster 4825