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SLOGAN: "The Monitor In Every Home And I'll Help Put It There" SOUTHERN JOURNALS CONDEMN KU KLUX SIMILAR POSITION TAKEN BY YER DAILY The Columbus Enguirer-Sun, One of Georgia's Foremost Newspapers, Outspoken in its Opposition and Quotes Editorial Opinion of Like Tenor Exclusively from Southern Organs and Unbiased by Northern Sentiment ANENT the alleged activity in canvassing for members for a local lodge of the Ku Klux Klan, it may be enlightening to know how many of the most influential and leading dailies of the south regard the revival of this sinister, secret society, which bodes nothing of good and everything of evil to the law-abiding citizenry of this country. As showing the attitude and best sentiment of the southern press The Monitor quotes in full the two following editorials, one from The Charleston (S. C.) News and Courier, the most influential daily in that state; and the other from the Columbus (Ga.) Enguirer-Sun, which holds like journalistic rank in Georgia: ```markdown ``` GROWING, THANK YOU! $2.00 a Year 5c a Copy SOUTHERN JO CONDEMN The Charleston News and Courier, ential Daily in South Carolina, O Organization in That State and F Room for Such an Order SIMILAR POSITION TAKEN The Columbus Enguirer-Sun, One of papers, Outspoken in its Opposite Opinion of Like Tenor Exclusive and Unbiased by Northern Sentiment ANENT the alleged activity in cann local lodge of the Ku Klux Klan know how many of the most influential south regard the revival of this sini bodes nothing of good and everything citizenry of this country. As showing ment of the southern press The Mon following editorials, one from The Ch Courier, the most influential daily in from the Columbus (Ga.) Enquirer-Senalistic rank in Georgia: NO POOM FOR SUCH AN ORDER The revival of the Ku Klux Klan, which has now invaded South Carolina, is one of the most foolish and dangerous movements in years. If it had not made such headway it might have been passed over as simply a silly performance but it is making headway and it must be taken seriously. We have no idea how many members the organization now has. Its chief official was quoted the other day as claiming 30,000 members north of Mason and Dixon's line. Until the past few days no publicity has been given to any effort to form branches of the order in this state but at Spartanburg a few nights ago one of the organizers of the Klan addressed a meeting which "filled the courthouse to overflowing." Apparently this meeting had not been advertised in any way and the organizer himself was surprised, so he claimed, when he learned that the crowd was assembling because of reports which had gotten out that it had been called. The organization of Klans is not done at mass meetings, but is carried out as quietly as possible, only picked men who have accepted invitations to become members of the organization being advised as to the time and place where the organization is to be made. Both the Spartanburg papers are earnestly opposing the formation of a branch of the Ku Klux Klan in that city and at the recent meeting in the courthouse Dr. Frank Evans, superintendent of schools in Spartanburg, asked the organizer what possible excuse there could be for secrecy in any order that claimed to be law-abiding and to stand for law and order. However, the sympathies of the Spartanburg audience on this occasion were clearly with the order. Storms of aplaeuse, according to the Spartanburg Herald, attended the organizer's explanation of the principles and purposes for which the Ku Klux Klan is being revived. It is easy money to understand the sentiment which is felt for the old Ku Klux Klan in many parts of the south. That sentiment was fixed and cemented by the persecution to which many of the best white men in the south were subjected in the early seventies. The Ku Klux Klan trials held in this state were a travesty on justice and the whole course of the Washington government in this matter was a tragic mistake. But the thing which is not easy to understand is why anybody should have wished to revive the Ku Klux Klan now. Only the gross ignorance of our past which is so general could have allowed this movement to make progress. The Ku Klux Klan was organized originally to meet the desperate condition of affairs. Its activities extended over a period of only four of five years, between 1866 and 1872. It would never have been organized except that conditions in the south were utterly abnormal, with the government in the hands of unscrupulous invaders from other sections who were filling the heads of the Negroes, newly liberated, with all sorts of foolish ideas and stirring them up to dangerous practices. The leaders of the government at Washington were bitter against the white people of the south and anxious to see them humiliated and punished. Yet even under these conditions the intelligent leadership of the south recognized that such an organization as the Ku Klux Klan could not be allowed to continue in existence. It was this fact which led to the suppression of the Ku Klux Klan originally and it is past comprehension why any man who really has the intests of the south at heart and who has any SLOGAN: THE MONITOR KEN BY OTHER DAILY one of Georgia's Foremost News-Opposition and Quotes Editorial inclusively from Southern Organs Sentiment in canvassing for members for a Klan, it may be enlightening to juxtaposition and leading dailies of the sinister, secret society, which mything of evil to the law-abiding the attitude and best senti- Monitor quotes in full the two the Charleston (S. C.) News and fully in that state; and the other Sir-Sun, which holds like jour- knowledge at all of the true history of the old Ku Klux Klan can join now in furthering the present Ku Klux Klan movement. What brought the Ku Klux Klan into disrepute originally was that it soon got beyond control of its responsible leaders and was used as a cloak for the execution of acts of outrage by individuals and groups of individuals for which no possible excuse could be offered. That is what is likely to happen in the case of any extra-legal organization which seems to interrogate to itself powers which can safely be entrusted only to the law and which operates under the cover of secrecy instead of in the broad light of day. The Florida Times Union, of Jacksonville, said recently that however landable the principles of the present Ku Klux Klan might be, nevertheless the fact was that such an organization cannot fail to do great harm because its existence furnishes "a shield for miscreants." "No one can deny that lawlessness has increased since the organization of the Ku Klux Klan," says the Jecksonville newspaper which declares that no matter what the intentions of the organization may be nevertheless as a practical matter what it does is to provide "an object of suspicion" the existence of which in a community encourages evil characters to acts which they would hesitate otherwise to undertake. There is no question that this movement for the revival of the Ku Klux Klan has done and is doing grave injury to the south. The unfortunate injury is that it is one of those movements which it is difficult to combat. The Spartanburg Journal suggests that if branches of the Ku Klux Klan are to be formed in South Carolina, some action should be taken which would "require the setting forth in clear terms the purposes of the organization, the terms of membership, the ceremonies of initiation, the plea was taken by the members and require the filing with the clerk of court in every county in which a Klan shall be formed the names of the members of the Klan." If something of this sort is feasible probably the adoption of the Journal's suggestion would bring the career of the Klan to a speedy close. Indeed, if it be possible to provide in some way that the names of all persons accepting membership in an order of this kind shall be available to the public, that of itself would in all likelihood be all that was necessary. Is that not practicable? — News and Courier, Charleston, S. C. THE SIMPLE TRUTH OF IT Already, it seems, the Enquirer-Sun's strictures on the so-called modern Ku Klux Klan—a sinister secret order which if permitted to flourish and gain ascendance in the south, is going to do more to provoke unrest and disorder than any movement of late years—has drawn the fire of those individuals and newspapers that are either in sympathy with the order or ignorant of its real aims, as well as the danger that lurks in its masked and hooded activities. So much, then, for the silly imputation that we are what we are not, or that we have any motive or purpose to serve in attacking this sinister and mischievous order, other than the high purpose of serving the best interests of the public as a whole; and to that end, condemning with all the force of which we are capable, every movement—particularly a secret and masked organization—that seeks to play on the passions and prejudices of the people, and disturb their peaceful relations, whether white or black, Jew or Gentile, Catholic or Protestant. "The Mo A NATIONAL WEEKLY NEWSPAPER DEVOTED TO THE INTERESTS OF COLORED AMERICANS THE REV. JOHN ALBERT WILLIAMS, Editor And, if there be those who cannot comprehend this high and patriotic motive, then they only excite our pity; while if there be those who will not understand it, then they merely provoke our contempt. But, in either event, we find some satisfaction in the fact, that other leading southern newspapers—happily removed from, or indifferent to, provincial prejudices and personal and political animosities—have been quite as outspoken as the Enquirer-Sum in their condemnation of this sinister and dangerous modern Ku Klux Klan movement; such, for instance, as—The Birningham (Ala.) News, which says: "However laudable its aims, the verdict is unanimous that there is no place in present day America for the 'invisible empire' of the reconstruction period. * * * The movement as outlined by its promoters receives neither welcome nor encouragement in editorial columns." And—The Lynchburg (Va.) News, which adds: "It is the inference that the government stands in need of a national secret order or society in order to enable it to function efficiently, that is attacked by most writers; * * * It's name is freighted with sinister meaning, and therefore, for the sake of race tranquility, it should not be revived." And also— The Knoxville (Tenn.) Sentinel, which regards as "foolishness" this talk of "revolving the ghostly and grisly white-sheeted phantoms of the past." And, again— The Savannah (Ga.) Press, which states, that "to try to organize a mysterious body of night-riders and hooded slants now, in the name of an organization that flourished once when there was a genuine need for it, is to take advantage of the people." And still another Georgia paper— The Cordale Dispatch, which is emphatically of the opinion that the "sacred memories" of the Ku Kux Klan of the sixties is "being defiled" in the use of its name by the present organization, which it correctly says, "is only a secret order with a far different aspiration from that which prevailed during the reconstruction period." And this, too, from the always same and sound Dalton (Ga.) Citizen, which says: "We can see no good that a Ku Klux Klan can do in this country, even if it is fraternal in its operation. The old Ku Klux Klan served a good purpose in its day, but that day for such an organization is no longer here. It suggests night riding and night riding suggests lawlessness. And the Lord knows we have enough of the latter without doing anything to stimulate it." And, then, to step again across state lines, into Florida—we have already quoted from representative newspapers of Alabama, Tennessee and Virginia—we find the Jacksonville Times Union saying: "No one can deny that lawlessness has increased since the organization of the order. The white men of the south are in control of affairs, and no one opposes; it is absolutely senseless to reawaken the passions that have been buried and forgotten; * * * nothing worse was ever done for the south than was done when this order with the old name and the old signs was reestablished without the existence of any conditions to justify it." It will be noted that the Enquirer-Sun has been careful not to quote from "certain northern newspapers that know little and suspect a lot about the south and its people"—as the American Times Recorder is pleased to designate such national journals as the New York Times, New York Herald, New York Tribune, others, whose views and whose services are national, not sectional—but only newspaper of the south, that do know something about the south, and knowing, dare raise their voices, at all times, in defense of its highest traditions and interests. —Columbus (Ga.) Enquirer-Sun. LUCIAN B. WATKINS, POET, ANSWERS FINAL SUMMONS BALTIMORE, Md., Feb. 24.—Sergeant Lucian B. Watkins, the well-known poet, died at the hospital at Fort McHenry, Maryland, on Tuesday, February 1. The funeral services were held at Christ Institution, 704 Enor street, Baltimore, Md., on Friday afternoon, February 4. The interment was in the National cemetery, at London park. Rev. John B. Watkins of 649 Stirling street, Baltimore, was a brother of the deceased. A father and other relatives survive him. BOSTON, Mass., Feb. 24.—President Andy Lawson of the Continental Baseball association announces that the Boston franchise of the league has been awarded to George F. Day and Lincoln G. Pope. They would have a Negro team to represent this city, he said. The Knoxville Giants, playing at Brooklyn, will be the second Negro club. OMAHA, NEBRASKA, FEBRUARY 24, 1921 Entitled to Full Privileges of Citizenship Are my efforts of no avail? PROGRESSIVE NEGRD OMAHA COLORED COMMERCIAL CLUB ENTITLED TO PRIVILEGES OF CITIZENSHIP "The majority of Omaha's Negro citizens are self-respecting, law-abiding and progressive and are contributing substantially to the upbuilding of the community."—Epitome of Editorial in Omaha Daily Bee. ROOTS OF STATE ARE STRUCK BY KU KLUX Rabbi Frederick Cohn of Temple Israel Declares Principles for Which Dark-Lantern Institution Stands Are Bolshevistic—Excoriates it as an Infamous Organization Striking at the Fundamental Principles for Which American Government Stands "WOULD SUPPLANT ORDER WITH RULE OF MOB" ROMAN CATHOLIC SEMINARY REJECTS COLORED STUDENT Alleged That Notre Dame Officials Drew Color Line on Pupil When Racial Identity Was Discovered. KANKAKEE, Ill., Feb. 17. —Notre Dame Academy at Bourbonnais, a Catholic institution for girls, refused to receive as a student Miss Yvonne Irene Payne, 15-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George H. Payne, 4320 Prairie avenue, Chicago, according to the girl's statement, who returned to her home late Sunday night, February 6. She had been taken to the institution by her mother and received cordially by the attendants. Girl Is Rejected Believing that her daughter would be given every care and attention, Mrs. Payne returned to Chicago on the next train. The Catholic sisters in charge of the academy called the ROOTS OF STA STRUCK Rabbi Frederick Cohn of Temp Which Dark-Lantern Instituc coriates it as an Infamous Or mental Principles for Which "WOULD SUPPLANT ORD" "THE Ku Klux Klan is an infamous organization striking at the fundamental principles for which the American government stands," declared Rabbi Frederick Cohn in a bitter attack upon the Klan at Temple Israel Friday night. "The Ku Klux Klan claims to be 100 per cent American," he said, "with its own definition of what constitutes an American. It says it is anti-bolshevistic. Yet what could be more bolshevistic than to attempt to take into its own hands the government to which it is self-appointed, to supplant duly constituted authorities and institute the justice of the mob? We all know what a terrible thing mob rule is through our own experience. "It claims to act in the government's place, inferring that the government is unable to act for itself, or if possibly the government does not suit it, it will be a sort of supergovernment. It argues, that if the radicals can have a secret organization to destroy the government, it can have a secret organization to protect it. "After conjuring up every other bugaboo it would scare the world by claiming that a sinister attempt is being made by the colored races to control the world with the distrusty institution that this is being done under Semitic leadership. The finest compliment the Ku Klux Klan could pay the Jew it did when it refused him membership in its organization. "It claims to be American. It is anti-American and strikes at the fundamentalals of our government, that all men are equal before the law, without regard for race, color or creed. Its desire is to root out all others who do not in its fanatic mind constitute true white and true Americans, and it would arbitrarily define what constitutes true whites and true Americans. "It is rumored that the local agent of the department of justice is sympathetic toward this movement, as girl in for a conference and questioned her regarding her nationality, it is said. Failing to prove that she was of "pure French extraction," Miss Payne was told that she could not remain. Sent Home Alone Without notifying the girl's parents, authorities called a taxicab, took $1 from her tuition fee to pay the fare, and sent her, minus an escort, to the railroad station three miles away. Miss Payne is a graduate of St. James' Catholic school, Twenty-ninth and Wabash avenue, Chicago. Authorities there recommended the academy at Bourbonnais in order that the young girl might continue her studies. It is claimed that the registrar at Notre Dame had accepted $10 as part payment on tuition from the girl's parents in December. It is not known what action will be taken against the school. STATE ARE BY KU KLUX le Israel Declares Principles for Action Stands Are Bolshevistic—Ex-organization Striking at the Funda-ah American Government Stands ER WITH RULE OF MOB" well as municipal and state authorities. I cannot believe that anything so anti-American can receive the sanction of the authorities. I trust that if an attempt is made to organize the Ku Klux Klan, the authorities will rise up and do everything in their power to prevent it, and if they are not powerful enough, that the federal authorities will intervene as President Grant did, and nip it in the bud." Rabbi Cohn tracel the history of the organization briefly, saying that it was organized on January 27, 1868, in the bills of Tennessee following the civil war for the avowed purpose of "maintaining white supremacy in the south and protecting womanhood." "Whatever seeming justification there may have been following the war, it soon degenerated and became perverted," he said. "The better elements left it and the wild, restless class kept it up. It not only terrorized the Negroes, but terrorized the white, making property and lives insecure and committing revolting crimes. Anyone whom it had a grievance against, or thought it had a grievance, was driven out of his home. The local legislatures were unable to cone with it, and in March, 1871, President Grant called upon congress to take action against the organization and the land and naval forces of the country were placed at the disposal of the government to combat it. "It gradually faded away and was supposed to have died out. And now, some fifty years later, in these troubled times, it is being revived, this 'invisible empire,' stamped out by our government. It still claims to maintain white supremacy, not only against the Negro race but all colored races. "We want no terrorism in America. We want law and order. This is the standpoint of the Jews as well as every real American citizen. This Ku Klux Klan should be denounced and any attempt of this kind discouraged." e And I'll VOL. VI No. 35 (Whole No. 295) IVE ENTERPRISES Among Our People in Omaha Along Busi- new Years Have Witnessed Marked Prog- Into the Commercial World—Solid Foun- laid Upon Which Great Structures Will RANTS BUSINESS BOOSTERS Unity Largely Responsible for Arousing mong Older Residents Who Seemed Blind nities Lying at Their Door—Local Ven- ally Supported—Personal Likes or Dis- part in Policy of Patronage CONSTRUCTIVE ENTERPRISES CONSTRUCTIVE ENTERPRISES Commendable Activity Among Our People in Omaha Along Business Lines—Last Few Years Have Witnessed Marked Progress in Adventuring Into the Commercial World—Solid Foundations Have Been Laid Upon Which Great Structures Will be Erected SOUTHERN IMMIGRANTS BUSINESS BCOSTERS Newcomers Into Community Largely Responsible for Arousing Commercial Spirit Among Older Residents Who Seemed Blind to Business Opportunities Lying at Their Door—Local Ventures Should be Loyally Supported—Personal Likes or Dislikes Should Play Part in Policy of Patronage but It There" THE last few years has witnessed a remarkable advance along business lines among our people in several northern cities. Omaha has caught this commercial spirit. It has been intensified by the coming into this community of a large number of enterprise members of our race from the south. The Monitor is quite proud of the fact that it was largely instrumental in bringing many of these desirable citizens here. The story of our part in this work will be told at some subsequent time. Just now we are interested in pointing out the fact that the southern immigrants are largely responsible for the commendable business activity and enterprise which is found among our people in this community. Here and there an old resident had the tenacity to venture into the business world, but they were few. The majority of the old residents were blind to the business opportunities which were to be found at their door. The newcomers came. They opened a grocery store here, a furniture store there, a tailor shop somewhere else and a shoe repairing establishment over there. This caused the old residents to sit up and take notice. A few more of these became bold enough to launch some little business venture. But an investigation shows that a vast majority of the people in business in Omaha are more recent comers from the southland. This significant fact furnishes food for thought. It is exceedingly doubtful if readers of The Monitor have any adequate idea of the number of our people who are in business here. It would be quite a revelation to them to start, let us say, at about Fourteenth and Daughters and walk north on Fourteenth to Dodge, west on Dodge to Sixteenth, north on Sixteenth to Cuming, west on Cuming to Twenty-fourth, north on Twenty-fourth to Lake and west on Lake to Twenty-eighth. In such a journey one would pass or be within haling distance of about 100 business establishments—good, bad and indifferent—conducted by members of our race. These enterprises run the gamut from shoe-shining parlor, representing the investment of a few dollars to manufacturing and mercantile establishments representing investments of thousands of dollars. Grouped around Fourteenth and Dodge are to be found the Peoples Drug store, elegantly appointed and well stocked, representing capital running well up into the thousands; the Monarch Pool and Billiard Parlors in which also several thousand dollars has been invested; the Monarch Cafe which also represents a substantial investment; the Elite Pool Hall and Barber Shop, the Lincoln lunch room, a shining parlor, the Es-tee-dee barber shop and Simmons tailor shop, as well as other small establishments. Above the Peoples drug store are the elegantly appointed suite of offices occupied by Dr. Jesse H. Hutten, who is part owner in the drug store, which has been in operation for several years; and Drs. Singleton & Singleton dentists. Before starting north the investigator ought to stop at Thirteenth and Farnam streets, over Pope's drug store, where he would be pleased with the elegant suite of offices occupied by Dr. W. W. Peebles, dentist, Dr. L. E. Britt, physician and surgeon, and Amos P. Scruges, attorney. The Monitor mentions these professional men in passing, although the purpose of this article is to call attention to some of the business enterprises particularly. Later The Monitor hopes to publish an interesting article on our professional men. Leaving Fourteenth and Dodge, the next point of interest is the Kaffir block at Sixteenth and Cuming streets, which consists of a three-story modern brick building and frame annex, the home of the Kaffir Chemical Laboratories, a corporation with an authorized capitalization of $500,000, manufacturers of Dentlo, an antipyrrhoea toothpaste which is winning a national reputation; Kaffir Kream and various other preparations. In this building are the offices of The Monitor Publishing Company; James A. Clarke, real estate and insurance; Dr. K. C. Riddle, physician and sur geon; the Waiters' Protective and Employment agency, and the cigar stand of Jesse Carroll. Going west on Cuming street to Twenty-fourth one runs into several other business establishments. Of these and others which virtually line Twenty-fourth street to Lake we shall speak in a subsequent article. The two largest cooperative enterprises are the Co-Operative Workers of America, a corporation which has opened a first-class grocery and meat market on Twenty-fourth near Sewa.d and the Kaffir Chemical Laboratories to which we have already referred. The Monitor desires to point out in closing this its first article on constructive enterprises, which will be continued next week, that all worthy business ventures, however large or small they may be should have the loyal support of all our people and that those who stand for leadership in the community should so advice those over whom they have influence. Like or dislike for individuals who may be identified with these constructive ventures is no excuse for withholding our patronage or for doing our share in helping to make them a success. MAY SECURE SEAT IN FRENCH SENATE Former Longshoreman Now a Man of Wealth Opposed by Henry Berenger, Noted Writer, Stands Excellent Chance of Election PARIS, Feb. 24.—One of the most remarkable romances of the war, in which the central figure is a Negro may see a sequel in the French军. Adeodat Dubrouilhe, black and born at Gaudalupe, arrived at Marseilles in 1913 with 50 francs in his pocket and went to work as a longshoreman. When the war began he invested his savings in a small stock of rum, a few weeks before the price of that liquor shot up. Selling out his first stock he bought more, moved to Paris, and within three years became the largest dealer in rum in France. In 1917 he signed an enormous contract with the French government whereby he supplied practically all the rum served to the soldiers in the trenches and used in the hospitals. During the grip epidemic of 1918 he is said to have made five million dollars profits. Buying himself a country mansion near Paris he married a French woman, and was made mayor of his community in token of his large benevolence. In November, 1920, he was prosecuted by the government for falsely declaring his excess war profits under the new tax law. The case is still pending. Meanwhile, he has announced himself candidate for the exclusive French senate for the district of Gaudalaupe, in opposition to Senator Henry Berenger, the famous writer, who is chairman of the senate commission on foreign affairs. His supporters allege his election is almost certain, since a large proportion of the voters in Gaudalaupe are enfranchised blacks. If this happens he will be the first Negro to take a seat in any European government. 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 to the Intereata of Colored Newspaper Devoted areata 0 Publiaied Every " Nebraska, by The Monitor Pub- very Thursday at Omaha, = by Batered a Second-Class Mall Mattar July 2, 1016 at the Postoffice at Omaha, obs under the Act of March 8, 1813) THE REV. JOHN ALBERT WILLIAMS, Editor George H. W. Bullock, Circulation Manager and Associate Editor. TRAGO T. MeWILLIAMS, Assoclate Editor, Lincoln, Neb. SUBSCRIPTION RATES, $300 A YEAR; 91.0 6 MONTHS: 81.00 3 MONTHS ‘Advertising Rates, 75 cents an inch per issue. Address, The Monitor, 204 Kaffir Block, Omaha, Neb. ‘Telephone Douglas 3226. ———_$ Ee kn > Var x mE Qe Sleeves eS 2 ARTICLE XIV. CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES. Citizenship Rights Not to Be Abridged. 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 prop- erty without due process of law, nor deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws. LOOP EEO EEO D POO OOOO Orr OOOOH OHO CONCERNING enn -_seontributed regularly a T eae ee ne Sn ao a disproportionate amount of our space to the Ku Klux Klan. We are doing s0 because we believe that this menace to amity between American citizens should be destroyed. Certain germs cannot live in light and air. Bright light and fresh air are the best of germicides. We do not believe that it is possible for this virulent germ which threatens the health of America to survive in the light of pub- licity. We deem it highly significant of a helathy public sentiment, inim- ical to the growth of this un-American and bolshevistie institution, that the southern press of respectability is sc set against it and that the pulpit of all sections is denouncing it, ‘The opposition which the proposal to organize a branch here is meeting from all sides shows that the spirit of true Americanism is not dead here. ‘The Monitor ix of the opinion that a branch of the Klan has been in exist- ence in Omaha, as well as in many other northern cities, for some months and is just now with bold effrontery ‘eoming into the open. We have be- lieved and stated that there was a sabtle, well-directed, _well-finaneed agency at work spreading a propa- franda to diseredit our people in this community, for the purpose of creat- ing a sentiment that it was hoped would eventually drive the newcomers from the south back to that section in order that the south might recover the lost labor without which it faces bankruptcy. In the light of recent de- yelopments w are convinced that our opinion was well-founded. What that agency was that has been functioning in creating racial hatred in many northern and western communities we believe is none other than the Ku Klox Klan, If now there be, as it ig alleged, ar active canvass for members for thi: organization in our city, The Monitor believes that it is the duty of Mayor Smith to do as Mayor Hylan did in New York, forbid any such canvass being made and using his authority te ferret out and suppress the organiza. tion. We call upon him to do this sc far as Omaha is concerned and re spectfully request Governor MeKelvie to take similar action with reference fo its organization in this state. We a'so suggest to our readers that they write to their congresemen urging ‘them to demand a congressional in- vestigation and suppression of the ‘activities of the Klan. < SUPPORT YOUR LEADERS Ht lesa Monitor respectfully calls upon our people in this community to stand united!y and firmly behind their leaders who have been fearlessly bat- ting for right and prineiple, openly, frankly ane. above board. This is quite imperative. For the time may come when those who are opposed to the triumphing of certain principles may Tesort to underhand methods to dis- eredit and weaken the influence of those who are contending for these Principles which involve fundamental vights of American citizenship. Manly men admire a fair and fearless fighter for what he believes to be right even though he may not agree with him. Cowsrds and cravens use underhand genet. Te be forewarned is to be ek eine aw awe anieel | Se ere hee Nix koe seprot of the death of our talented and dear friend, Sergeant Lucian B. Wat- kkins, the richly-gifted poet, who de- parted this life at the hospital at Fort McHenry, Maryland, on Tuesday, Feb- ruary 4, at the early age of 42 years. ‘He was a rare gentleman and a poet the first rank. In his last letter as he wrote that he was looking to the speedy. publication of ume of his poems. Hys choice i have appeared in the lending “and magazines of the . For several months he had 2 contributed regularly to The Negro World. His last poem was published in that journal February 5, four days after his lamented death. It is enti- tled “Loved and Lost.” ‘God's mes- senger sent to summon him surely was near at hand when he wrote these beautiful lines which one may well call his swan song or threnody. My fallen star has spent its hght And left but memory to me; My day of dream has kissed the night, Farewell; its sun no more I see; My summer bloomed for winter’s frost; Alas, I've lived and lover and lost! What matters if today should earth Lay on my head a gold-bright crown Lit with gems of royal worth Befitting well a king's renown? My lonely soul is trouble-tossed, Ales, I've lived and loved and lost! Great God! I dare not question Thee— Thy way eternally is just; This seeming mystery to me Will be revealed, if I but trust: Ah, Thou alone dost know the cost When one has lived and loved an¢ lost! FIGHT IDEAS WITH IDEAS fF a thrilling and thoughtful address delivered before the local branch of the N. A, A.C. P, last Sunday afternoon at Zion Baptist church, George Wells Parker, editor of The New Era, among many exeriient things, said this: “Ideas are power- ful things. We must learn to fight ideas with ideas.” Think this over. A whole system of sound philosophy is expressed in these words. 1s IT A SOP TO CAESAR? [erm Memo std ike to eats Ministerial Alliance, a report of whose*meeting appears in this issue what they mean by “the unwarranted mingling of the races on such levels ‘as are common in such institutions ?” Are not these reverend gentlemen adroitly throwing a sop to Caecar? Whose hand are they playing? Per- haps the joker is still in the deck. “KNOW THYSELF!” ‘An Admonition to the New Negro | (In the key of “Hiawatha”) ‘ ia the average Negro only | Were acquainted with his hist'ry; Knew the truth of his ancestors, Knew the greatness of black people: His would be a loftier manhood, ‘He would meet the boasting white max ee his head up, proud, courageous. For he'd feel his own importance In the world and its achievements. - I But alas, his way of thinking Has been shaped oy Anglo-Saxons ‘Through their books and moving pic- tures, ‘Their newspapers, church and customs. All of these are used for spreading Made-to-order news and science; Built to fit’ the selfish purpose Of the white race, first and always. I. Thus the little Negro school boy Reads of “savages” and “head-men;” Slavery and “half-child” people, “Vicious blacks” and “backward races,” Then he learns of great white nations, Of their past and present glories, Of their intellect and prowess Paste Sent Ses eee sto loathe and hate bis colo, tof pride and slr, Just as prejudiced as white men, Sharing all their color-hatred, He, himself, a segregator, Still condemning segregation. 2 To him, any race-endeavor Seems unworthy, vain and fruitless Unless viewed by Anglo-Saxons With full favor and approval. So the Negro doubts the Negro, ‘Treats his own kind with suspicion, Helps to keep his race divided, Blindly holds himself in bondage. VL 0, black people! cease your sleeping— Get you off the road of folly, Stop and think you of the future; For your children’s sake, awaken! Shun this alien education, Which disheartens and divides you, For division is your weakness, Is the cause of your condition. Vil. Seek the books of Negro scholars, Read their magazines and papers, Learn the truth of darker peoples Know their past and present greatness For the knowledge of your own kin‘ Will restore your hope and courage; Spur you on to greater efforts And will speed you to your freedom —Hubert H. Harrison in The Negre World. WHAT THE EDITORS SAY A NEGLECTED ELEMENT Considerable has been said and writ- ten of late years about the better class of the white people of the south get- ting together with the thinking Ne- grees for the purpose of arriving at a better understanding and better rela- tions between the two races. This movement is a proper and helpful onc and should be productive of a certain ‘amount of good, as the participants on both sides may be able to transmit the ‘results of their understanding to the ‘masses of which they are the expo- nents. But the neglected clement which seems to have been left out of this understanding, is the mass of “poor whites” of the south, When we employ the expression “poor whites,” we do not intend it in ‘any other than a descriptive sense. a5 is used by members of this group themselves, when they seek to define ‘its status as an element of the south- ‘ern community. ‘This group furnishes ‘the maas of illiteracy and ignoranc of the south. In some states, like Mississippi, they are known as “hil ‘billies,” in others, like Georgia and ests Garsiing, Puasa colloquially ‘called “crackers.” Whatever the local classification, they are the mudsills of ‘the community and the pawns of such ‘demagogues ax Vardaman and Hard. wick and Tom Watson. They consti- ‘tute the ignorant mobs that perpetrate Iynchings and burnings of human be- ings at the bidding of shrewder lead- ers in the background. ‘They run the moonshine stills and shoot down the revenue officers from ambush, | ‘The south will siever be safe fo democracy nor civilization until th | best thinking whites get in touch with this neglected element and conver them to decent and peaceful living It is a task’ that will tax the utmost “resourees of wisdom and persistence bit it should be undertaken at th earliest possible moment.—New York ‘hen. A PROSCRIPTIVE socrrery We note from extensive “write-ups” in the daily papers that an organiza- tion, Ku Klux Klan, is making an ac- tive canvass for members in Omaha. We have been asked what we think of it. Enough has appeared already in the papers to put it in the class of |durk lantern organizations that de- cent men should avoid. Some weeks |ago, Mayor Hylan, of New York, an- |nounced that he would not permit the |“Kian” to organize in that city and | he ordered the arrest of organizers as |disturbers of the peace, The federal department of justice is also on the |trail of the organizers, | It is claimed for the Ku Klux Klan ‘that it stands for 100 per cent Amer- Lieanism, white supremacy and com- ‘plete separation of chureh and state. In the south, where the “Klan” has heen organized for five years, it is known as an anti-Catholic society which works in the dark and whieh is 'proseriptive and anything but Amer- Jean in spirit. Tt ts one of the aids by whieh ‘Tom Watson has risen to po- litical power in Georgia—the home of ‘the Kn Klux Klan. There the appeal for white supremacy is the strong point of the organization which ig at home in the south, as was its progen- itor—the Ku Klux Klan of half a century ago. One of the operatives of the depart- ment of justice is quoted as saying that the “Klan” is out in the open and that it should be welcomed in the north. ‘The fact that no member ix permitted to know more than five other members shows that it is far from being out in the open. Tt is a “cock-roach” society, that, under the gure of patriotinm, teaches narrow- ness and proscription while sewing the seeds of dissension in every com- munity to which it is permitted ac- ceas.—The True Voice (Omaha.), . Letters From Our Readers THE KU KLUX KLAN Omaha, Feb. 21—In the issue of February 17, 1921, of the World-Her- ald, there appeared an’article in which appeared an interview with one Mr. Byrn, a special agent at Omaha under THE MONITOR ‘the department of justice. In that in- terview Mr. Byrn seented delighted ‘to have occasion to give ouch an or- ‘ganization as the Ku Klux Klan his ) hearty approval, and in substan-e wel- ‘comed it to Nebraska. TL believe I am in good position to give a detailed record in this connec- ‘tion, in view of the fact that I was born near the Blue Ridge mountains of Tennessee, where this Ku Klux Klan had its birth in 1868. It was ‘born in the dark, had dark lanterns as its guiding star and its member: were dark lantern conspirators and ‘race haters. Bigotry brought it into existence and it fed and nourished upon it until 1871, when President Grant ordered the United States army to suppress and annihilate this dam- nable menace. In this connection, memory carrie: me back to my boyhood days while on a farm in those old Blue Ridge moun- tains, when a committee of this un- ‘American organization waited on my father at 12 o'clock at night with masked faces and ordered my father under the penalty of death to dis- charge a poor honest Negro who was in his employ, and whose only offense was that he was being educated in the Roman Catholic faith. Father was forced to discharze this poor, unfor- tunate ex-slave in order to save his own life and that of his family. Such an organization as this is con- trary to the constitution, the lette: and spirit of this government. Ne- braska soil is too fertile on which te grow such Dead Sea fruit. America is too broad for such a narrow-minded institution; and while it may and did have its birth in my native state, yet 1 ain firmly of the belief that it was conceived in the womb of hell, and spat out of the ulcerating and nauseat- ing mouth of the devil himself. Three of my sons wore the uniform of this government in the late world war, that liberty of conscience, regardless o race, color or creed, should prevail that no discrimination of race or creet should exist in this government, ‘To this organization, the “Ku Klw Klan, I will say, “Avaunt, thou pes: tiferous polecat, you are not wanter on Nebraska soil.” ED F. MOREARTY. LET CHRISTIAN PEOPLE PRAY: AN OPEN LETTER “Come unto me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” (Matthew, 11:28.) I write this open letter asking the co-operation of every true, honest Christian in Omaha, Pray every night and morning and please read the ninety-first psalm before you pray. Pray without ceasing that God’s work: may prosper here in Omaha, that His sheep may not be scattered, that Hix power be manifested. ‘That the church of God move on. Fast and pray. Pray continuously. Any of my Christian friends who would care to come, my doors are open. We must tell Jesus all of our troubles. Yours in the name of Jesus, 3 MRS. MARTE RAYFORD. 2510 Patrick Ave, FIPTY YEARS OF NEGRO CITIZEN. SHIP AS QUALIFIED BY THE U.S. SUPREME COURT. Rr Dr: Cater G, Weokeckh This is the leading article in the current number of The Journal of Ni gro History. It is a study in constitn tional history based upon the decisions of the United States supreme court from the ineumbency ot Justice John Marshall to the present time Dr. Woodson endeavors to show that because of the inconsistency and the reactionary tendency of that tribunal Negro citizenship has been made a fic- tion. The constitution as it was ex pounded by Justice Marshall and Jus tlee Storey gave the federal govern. ment power to protect any citizen in the enjoyment of the rights guaranteed him by the constitution. ‘These prin ciples were recognized and followed prior to the civil wak, When Negroes became free, however, the supreme court receded from the position of using tmpl{ed and resultant powers to secure to all citizens the enjoyment of thetr rights and yielded to the reac- tionary doctrine of leaving the Negro citizen at the mercy of the states, which, according to the doctrine of divided sovereignty, must exercise po- lice power over persons and property regardless of thelr claims as citizens who are by the constitution guaranteed certain rights which nelther states nor individuals can legally take away. Left then at the mercy of thelr for- mer oppressors, the Negro has had his rights gradvelly encroached upon by the autocratie former master class until law for the Negro in most parts now means the will of the particular white man who may be lording it over the Negro. Dr. Woodson, therefore, observes with a feeling of disappoint: ment this prostitution of an smportant department of the federal government to the use of the reactionary forces in the United States endeavoring to whit- tle away the essentials of the constitu- Hon, which guarantees to all persons in this country all of the rights en- joyed under the most progressive democracy on earth. What Mukes a Boun. It # book come from the hivart, it will contrive to reach other hearts; Mh art and vuthoreratt are of smal mount to thar Carlyle Helps the Circulation, One of the largest New York hotels supplies each of Its guests, who aver- ige 2,000 a day, with a tree copy of 3 morning Dewspapes. 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Phonegraph SWAP" "rer: EXCHANGED | Shlaes Phonograph Co. 1404 DODGE STAEET WATERS BARNHART PRINTING Cv. er : Us OMAHA Teme oar a | The new quartermaster on the good freighter Sioux was at the wheel and ‘Was rattled.” Birst the ship swang madly to port, then to starboard, and then back gain, ‘The old vkipper stood her antics as long as he could, and then burst forth: "Sey, #on,” he shouted, “L don't mind your writing your name in the old pond, but for thé love of MikKé, stop going back to ren¢ ttf’—Ameriean Legion Weekly. Events and Persons Singicton et the Methodist hospital ‘The young dentist and his mother ar doing well, the father is jubilant an the grandfather exultant. Holst Pharmacy for drugs. 270 Cuming street, Harney 681.—Adv. E, F. Morearty, Lawyer, 700 Peter ‘Trust Blix. Douglas 3841 or Harne; 2156. Mrs. Isaac Bailey leaves tonight fo St. Louis, where she will join her son: and go to Hot Springs, Ark., and thence to their old home in Alabama to visit relatives. Mrs. Bailey ex: pects to be away for about six weeks Rev. John Albert Williams was the speaker at the noonday Lenten service Monday at Trinity cathedral. Ideas are good. If you have one send it to The Monitor. Try Williamson's Congh Syrup. Oth- ers are getting results, why not you! B, A. Williamson, druggist, 2806 North Mth St. Webster 4448—Adv, Mrs. Helen Randol of The Monito: staff spent Sunday in Lincoln visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs, Walter Colley. . D. V. Gordon, bookkeeper and ac- countant of the Kaffir Chemical Lab- oratories, was detained at home sev- eral days last week by illness. He was able to be back at his desk Mon- day morning. ‘Try Williamson's Cough Syrup. Oth- ers are getting results, why not you? B, A. Williamson, druggist, 2906 North 2th St. Webster 4448.—Adv. ‘The Smarter Set club held its, busi- ness meeting at the home of Miss Dorothy Williams, 1119 North Twenty- first street, Saturday night, February 12, After the business meeting the members held an indoor pienic ‘The rest of the evening was spent ‘n tell- Inge jokes, When yon need Real Manicuring, see Miss Ethel Dow, Jenkins’ Barber Shop, 2122 North 24th Street. Mrs. Silas Johnson is again con- fined to her home with sickness. She has never recovered from the accident of several months ago when she was knocked down by a truck as she was about to board a street car, Jenkin's Barber Shop—All work strictly first-class, 2122 No, 24th St. Webster 2095, Have you ever visited the Kaffir Chet, teal Laboratories where “Dentlc” and other products are manufactured 7 It is a place worth visiting. Dr, Craig Morris's office will be eloxed during the month of February. Will he reopened March 1. A. C, Ellison, brother of John and Samuel Ellison of 2213 Grace street, arrived in the city Friday from St Paul, Minn, A, P. Sernges, Lawyer, 220 $, 18th 4. D. 7812, Col, 8881—Ady. Mre. Ella Safold visited her daugh- ter, Miss Amelia McKiney at Lincoln, Neb, Thursday, February 17, and found her much improved. Mrs. Saf- old was accompanied by Mrs. Forest Gant, Jenkin's Harber Shop—AN Work Strletly First Class, 2122 N. 24th St. Web. 2095. ‘The music pupils of Mrs. Flora Pinkston will rive a recital and dem- onstration at St. John A. M.E. church Sunday afte-oon, March 6, from 3 to 5 o'clock. Mesdames Strawther and Harper, Miss Anna Maxon and Mr. C. H. Bell celebrated their birthday anniversaries at a dinner party at the home of Mrs. Fad Patton, 2910 Patrick avenue, last Wednesday evening, February , 16. Covers were laid for twelve. Ali en- foyed a very pleasant time. ‘Try Williamson's Cough Syrup. Oth- ors are getting results, why not yon? E. A. Williamson, drngetst, 2806 North 2th St. Webster 48.—Ady. Mrs, James Dudley and husband of 2524 North Twenty-fifth street entar- tained February 20 in honor of Mrs C. C. Johnson of Gary, Ind. Covers were laid for seven. The tables were beautifully decorated with George Washington birthday decorations. Mies Meryette Dudley, 2624 North ‘Twenty-fifth street, who has been sich for some time, is slowly improving. ‘The Mission Circle of the Pilgrim Baptist chereh will hold a bazaar or March 7 and 8. Sister Mission Circles are invited to take part, Mrs. Jenette Robinson, president. Mr. Charles B. McClure is rerving on the jury for the next two weeks. ‘The Indostrious Bight club had thei initial party of the season Friday evening at the residence of Mrs. Venu Parker, 2708 Franklin street. Cover were laid for sixteen, ‘The dinin room was beautifully decorated witl Valentines and green and ved stream ers, club colors. Mrs, Parker, presi dent; Mrs. Mattie Preston, secretary Mrs. B. Napier, reporter. ST. BENEDICT CATHOLIC SOCIETY NEWS Oh, boy! Can you sing? Dane’ Act?” Then hustle out to St. Bene dict’s community home every Mondaj and Friday nights and help the boy: make the minstrel show a success. I will be pulled off shortly after Easter While we have no Billy Kersands,"you will have to admit that they plas their parts to perfection. Watch this paper for announcement of date of show. ‘The Mass and Benediction were well attended last Sunday, and we wish to «xtond a standing welcome to the visit- ors that were present, ‘The boys who are practicing: for the minstrel show that will be staged shortly after Easter are one live bunch. ‘The executive committee of the N. A. A.C, P, met at St, Benedict's last Thursday evening. In passing we would like to make ft clear that all civic societies are welcome to use our rooms, Should your society desire to use same get in touch with John T. McDonald, sr., at Webster 0746, No charges. Mrs, Scott, 2201 Grant street, war a worshipper with us last Sunday. Scoutmaster H. F, Preyor reports that he now has over twenty boys en- rolled in his troup of scouts, That's the spirit, boys. We are pleased to note that the sewing class is growing. - Mr. Clements, caretaker of the home, has been on the sick list for the last few days, but is able to be abou} again. DANGER SIGNAL A blue pencil mark on your ‘paper means your subscription ‘is due and must be paid at once or your paper will be stopped. CHURCH OF ST. PHILIP , THE DEACON The Lenten services are being quite well attended. The Sunday morning services and the church school excep- tionally so, Confirmation instruction is given at the close of the Sunday morning serv- ice and for individuals by special ap- Dolatinent , ‘The Girls’ Friendly Society meets every Monday afternoon at 4 o'clock at the rectory, The members are deenly interested. ‘The young men’s Bible class meets Thursday nights at the rectory. The services Sunday are as follows: Holy communion, 7:30 a. m.; matins 8:20; Church School, 10, a. m.; Holy Eucharist, Choral and Sermon, 11 a. muicPivensohit anit Birdiny, @OIOR NOT WITH MONITOR Notice is hereby given that Mr. M. Wrighth is no longer connected with ‘The Monitor Publishing Company in ne caoantey JOHN ALBERT WILLIAMS. ST. PAUL'S PRESBY- TERIAN CHURCH It is a pleasure to note that the at- tendance upon all our, services show a gradual inerease, We can accredit this to the fact that our entire congre- gation beginning with the week of prayer is keeping constantly before it as an object of prayer that God's spirit may bless us in our effort to help build up His Kingdom, This increase in numbers and in- terest also extends to the Sunday Sehool to which new pupils are con- stantly added, Mrs. Mattie A. Johnson showed her- self a very efficient leader of the Christian Endeavor Society and suc- ceeded in creating unusual interest. Her Seripture references were copious and to the point, and the comments by the Misses Elizabeth Ussher and Jamie Chandler and Mrs, Taylor were ‘exceptionally good. Mrs. Grace Hot- ten sang very touchingly, “I Heard bes Voice of Jesus say,” for which service the society is very grateful. ‘Three new members were added. Sermon topies: 11 a. m., True Wor: ship; 8 p.m, Abundantly Able to Save, ‘THE MINISTERIAL ALLIANCE ‘The Ministerial Alliance of Omaha, Council Bluffs and vicinity met m regular session Tuesday, February 22, With about three exceptions all the ministers in charge of congregations were present. Entering upon the pro- gram recently inaugurated, Rev. J. Staves of Lincoin, Neb,, delivered sermon which was commented upon by way of friendly criticism by many ‘of those present. | On motion by Rev. W. F. Botts which was seconded by Rev. J. Staves, it was ordered this alliance put itsel ‘on record as opposing the licensing of any institution such as the cabaret ae at 2420 Lake strect, wherein there fs unwarranted mingling of the ‘aces on such levels as are common in ‘such institutions, RUSSEL TAYLOR, Secretary Pro Tem. : N.W.C A. Nores Electric lights have ben put in the home. We hope the Faster offering will enable ux to paint the house as we have five gallons of paint donated to us some time ago through Mrs. Plummer. Walker, We also hope to remodel the front porch. > ‘The association will held their reg- ular monthly meeting the firs Wednesday in March, which will be March 2, Another inmate, Mr. George Brown, through Mrs. Grace Hutton has entered the home. Mr. Caldwel is looking after his expenses, W: thank Mis. Hutton for that helps to advertise the home, {i -ASl mipenbere: are ‘rset. td be | present at the next meeting as very | important business is to be transacted. | We wish to thank Mr. MeQuarte: for doing some plastering in the [ste of the home. RABBI COHN TO SPEAK BEFORE N. A. A. C. P, SUNDAY _ Rabbi Frederick Cohn of Temple Israel will deliver an address before the Omaha branch of the National As- sociation for the Advancement of Col- ored People next Sunday afternoon at 4 o'clock at Pilgrim Baptist church, ‘Twenty-fifth and* Hamilton streets. Other speakers will be Attorneys Ed F, Morearty and ‘Thomas Lynch. OMAHA BRANCH N. A. A.C. PL HOLDS ENTHUSIASTIC MEET Large Audieace Present at Zion Bap- tist Church Hears Strong Addresses ‘The Omaha branch held its regula: weekly meeting last Sunday afternoon at Zion Baptist church, Henry W. Black presiding. There was a large attendance. It was designated “Edi- tors’ Day,” and an invitation had been extended to the press of the city to be present. ‘The World-Herald was the only daily represented. The Mont- tor, The New Era, and the Butcher Workman Advocate were the weeklie: represented. Mr. J. R. Lemma, chair- man of the press committee, briefly explained why the branch had planned for an editor’s day. It was in order that the press generally might be tome better acquainted with the work of the N. A. A. C. P, George Wells Parker, editor of ‘The New Era, delivered an able address on “The Duty of the Race Press,” in which he held the interest of his audi- ence from start to finish and was fre- quently interrupted with applause. Mr. Parker pointed out the subtle, un-American policy of which we are the victims and the duty laid upon the press to combat it, ‘The work before the press is to fight ideas with ideas. Fred C. Williams stressed the fact that America cannet have two classes of citizens. Either the constitution means what it says or it does not. [f the canstitution is a lie the country is doomed to failure, John T. MeDonald sr, called attention to some provi- sions of the amended city charter which should be opposed, The Rev. John Albert Williams dwelt upon the services rendered by the race press in arousing the country to the iniquity of mob violence so that the white press had at last begun to take up the fight. He plead for adequate sup- port of race publications, A vote of thanks was given the speakers. Attention was called by Mr. Parkes to the fact that the World-Herald was the only daily that had covered the meeting and that it had published a strong editorial against the Ku Klux Klan. A committee consisting of Rev. John Albert Williams, Mrs. J. Alice Stewart and George Wells Parker was appointed by the president to draft and send # resolution to the World- Herald in recognition of its fair- minded and liberal policy. BURGLARS VISIT ST. PHILIP'S RECTORY Burglars entered St, Philip's reetory sometime late Tuesday night or early Wednesday morning. ‘The family on rising Wednesday morning found dresser drawers open, showing evi- dence of rapid but thorough search for money and valuables. Two watches were taken, a silver one belonging to Father Williams and a gold wrist wateh, a graduation present to Dor- othy. A purse belonging to Father Williams, containing only forty cents and three street car cheoks, and a purse, containing a small amount of change, belonging to Mrs, Helen Ran- dol who makes her home at the rec- tory, were atone the loot. Entrance Was gained through the pantry win- ‘dow and exit was made through the back door which was left open. ! MOTHERS CLUR The Mothers club will meet Friday, March 4, at the ¥. W. C. A., at which Will be reported the proceeds of the Washington birthday party, which was well attended at the Y. W. C. A. Tues: day evening, February 22. We wish te thank all the friends and mother: who helped to make this affair a sue: cess financially. A. short program was rendered and refreshments wer served. M. L. JOHNSON, Secretary. Y.W.C A. NOTES ‘The Preliere Group of the Girls’ Re- serve met Thursday, February 17. Plans were made for the initiation to be held March 3. A patriotic pro- gram will be held February 24, Gladys Brown, president; Ruth Jones, seere- tary. ‘The Gym class is very interesting and meets Tuesday evening at 7:00 Come and join, Millinery and dressmaking classes have been opened to meet Monday anc Friday evenings. Ladies who desire to learn to make their hats and dresses are invited to join the class, Miss Helen Beavers met the reli gious and educational committe Wednesday morning in a joint meet- ing. A very interesting address wa: riven the ladies hy Miss Beavers, ficl secretary of religious and educations work. A special dinner will be given Sun day, February 27, for the L. E. W THE MONITOR $$$ _—___ | board of St. John church for the bene- ‘fit of the Y. W. C. A. Come in and eat dinner at the “Y.” REESE'S RECOVERY DOUBTFUL | Thomas Reese has been removed to [the Methodist hospital, but small hopes are entertained for his recovery He is gradually growing weaker. DR. JAMES DERHAM FIRST KNOWN AMERICAN PHYSICIAN OF COLOR _ The first Negro physician in, thi: country was James Derham, a slave ‘born in Philadelphia, in 1767. He wa: taught by his master to read anc write, and was employed in compound. ing medicines, He became so skilled in the preparation of medicine that the new master to whom he was sold, employed him as an assistant. Der- ham became able to purchase his free- dom. After doing so he went to New Orleans, where he built up a large practice, An account of him was published by the celebrated Dr, Benjamin Rush who spoke in the highest terms of his character and skill. The present census, according ti that of 1920, will show no less than 6,000 physicians, 1,000 dentists and 5,000 trained nurses. In 1910 there were 9,777 physicians 478 dentists and 2,433 nurses. Mrs, Georgia Tapps was married to Mr. Ollie Shelton last Friday. The couple left Saturday evening for Cin- cinnati, O., where they expect to make their home. Mrs, Taylor, 980 North Twenty-fitth ayenue, entertained the Pastor’s Aid club at its regular meeting Monday evening. Delightful refreshments were served after the business meeting. Mrs. Paralee King is still quite il at the University hospital. The junior department of the Odd Fellow lodge gave a masquerade frolic at the Odd Fellows’ hall, Twenty-fifth and O streets, Monday evening. The Rev. T. A. Taggart, who has been in Hastings for two weeks assist- ing in carrying on a revival, returned Monday. Mrs. Merril, 5818 South Thirty-first street, will entertain the Mission Cirele Thursday evening at her home. Mr. and Mrs. Roberts, ‘Twenty- fourth and E streets, entertained at a whist party Friday evening. All present enjoyed @ pleasnt evening. LINCOLN, NEB. Mrs, James Shelby underwent a sur- gical operation at the Lincoln hos- pital last Tuesday morning, and stood the ordeal bravely, She is now report- ed as rallying very satisfactorily. Mrs. Lena Bishop of Moberly, Mo, “aveiTereAt caterist, is in our midst to locate for a time, and is stopping at the Moore home, 2226 O street. Mr, Daniel Fragier of Chicago, a traveling musician, is visiting in the city Mrs, Maggie Stith is much improved since her recent illness. + Rey. J, S. Payne and Mrs, Payne arrived in the eity Friday to attend the quarterly meeting at A. M. E. charch, Love feast was held at the chureh Friday night, and a good time had. A large erowd attended. Quarterly meeting was held at A M. E. church Sunday. Rev. J. 8. Payne, presiding elder, conducted serv- ices during the day, serving commun- ion, Monday night a quarterly confer- ence was held, quite « crowd attend- ing the services. Rev. J. S. Payne and vife spent most of the week with friends here, Mr, ond Mrs, I. B, Smith entertained Rev. and Mrs, Payne, Rev, H. H. Jones and Mrs, M, Jones at dinner last Fri- day evening. Mr. Turner of Troy, Kans., uncle of Mire P. L, Moore, is here on a visit. Mr. Turner has a fruit orchard whieh ) is a paying proposition. Mr, and Mrs. 0, J. Burebhardt en- tertained Rev. J. $. and Mrs. Payne ‘and Rev. and Mrs. H. H, Jones an¢ “Mrs. Jones at dinner Monday. | Mrs. Emma Kemmons of Muskogee, Okla., has contracted a cold since he recent change in climate, but is get- ‘ting along nicely, She expects to re ‘turn to her home this week. ‘The B. Y, P. U. of the Zion Baptist ‘church held their social last Friday “night. At Mt Zion last Sunday morning prayer two covenant services were in. dulged in, Sunday School, B, Y. P. U services and preaching at night by the pastor. Attendance fair. ‘The men of the church met one nigh during the week and have started « plan whereby some kind of improve ment may be made on the church ih the near future. A munber of pledge: were made by enthusiastic members whe want to do something. We hop this plan will be encouraged by th chureh, and that Mt. Zion Baptis church may be put on the map. ‘Mrs, Lenora Evans continues to im prove from a recent operation. Ail churches are preparing Faste prowrams. We observe that a number of Lin colnites are preparing to attend th big doings to be given in Omak March 2 by Zoha Temple, SIOUX CITY, IOWA ‘The Willing Workers, Mrs, B. 3. Curtis, president, met on Tuesday with Mrs. Hattie Robinson at her home, ee ESS OVS SON. | ‘The Ladies’ Church Aid, of whicl | Mrs. Lillian Washington is president “cleared $22.90 at their old folks’ con ject given on the 14th. | Mrs, C, F. Williams, 704 West Sev. enth is expecting {her sister, Mrs Casey, of St. Paul, to spend Easter with her. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Williams hav returned home after several month: “spent as caretakers in the Hill district Rev, J, A, Broadnax, after visiting Cedar Hill lodge No. 90, left for points in North Dakota. Rev. P. M. Lewis preached two ex- cellent sermons Sunday to good con- gregations. Collection, $25.00. Mrs. Lorene Thompson of Wichita, Kans, is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mr. George Hicks of 1103 Hill ave- nue. ‘The C. E. of Malone A. M. E. church under the leadership of Mrs. Sadie Haynes, is growing in membership. ‘Mrs Hubbard, mother of Mr. An- drew Hubbard, is very ill at the home of her son, Rev. Thomas B. Stovall will hold his ‘second quarterly meeting Sunday. ! Quality at the RIGAT Price < _A few of our many kinds: ‘ teiecuaee or Nut, bet. @ ter than Lignite, P A per ton $10.00 § SPECIALTY — Lump, a. very pee eet $10.50 # ILLINOIS All sizes, best from @ Central District, A per (on $11.00 ; coLoR. ADO LUMP—Smokeless, S sootless, E per ton $12.50 { RADIANT—All sizes Franklin E county's best, d per ton $13.00 ; We resereen all coal at the vards before delivery to you, : Consumers Coa. & ; Ice Company 2 Dealers in Good Coal, Doug. 0530. 13th and Nicholas ; SHU HNOOROHHGOHACOREE Liberty Drug Co. EVERvBODY's DRUG STORE A tull line of San Tox guaranteed Westeliver “avisihare Webster 0836 1904 Ne. 24th 6. SVerT Cree eT TT CU Te TT OTT Se 2516 Lake St. Webster 0248 THE WESTERN FUNERAL HOME SILAS JOHNSON, Owner LICENSED EMBALMER and FUNERAL DIRECTOR errr rtrd detnnn rete Reed-Duffy Pharmacy Successors to ADAM HAIGHT DRUG COMPANY 24th and Lake Streets Your Patronage Will Be Appreciated FREE DELIVERY Phone Ty. 897 Notary Public in Office | N. W. WARE ATTORNEY & COUNSELOR at LAW mae SD ievulaeminieke? 5” ‘aiaeee Rc eatias FIRE! FIRES: Are Yon Insured Against Loss § : By Fire? § If Not, Call Me i James A. Clarke Real Fatate and Insurance} of All Kinds t 08 817 No, 16th St. ‘Tyler 1035, i UDI IRI IDIAIMIDCTID HDD 6 CLARENCE DESDUNES TEACHER OF VIOLIN Res. Studio Web. 4386 2502 Burdette St. Tyler 1234 Dealer in new and used instru- ments. Instruments repaired. Crosstown Furniture Co. SPECIAL SALE OF STOVES AND FURNITURE 1607-09 North Twenty-fourth St. Phone Webster 480 BCR PINE hy RNR Ne UN ANY WILLIAMSON'S DRUG STORE | Tobacco, Toilet Articles, Candies and. Refreshments, Ail. goods promptly delivered. 2806 No. 24th St. Web, 4443 yor eeeentnenetnentettntnenpnttnttet Orpha M. Davis, D.C.S CHIROPODIST Graduate Illinois College of Chiropody Licensed by Nebraska State Board SCIENTIFICALLY TREATS ALL AILMENTS OF FEET Ingrown toenails, unions, corns, callouses, fallen arches, tired ‘and itehing feet. 2711 Lake St. Webster 6017 ) Palm Olive Soap : Saturday Morning 9 to 12 Only 4 Bars for 25¢ Granite Dish Pans Worth $1.00, Only 3 50c | Granite Water Pails : $1.00 Value for 50c Granite Covered Kettles : 50c : North Omaha’s Big Department Store : 1831-1833-1835 North 24th St. 20% REDUCTION IN TAXI RATE ca JOE D. LEWIS TAXI STAND PHONE, WEBSTER 1490 When not at stand, please call residence, Webster 0949. WW WP Y/ “lP \ We? Ti WW" YW Ga : YY « ] A RN YY r SG if Y Pe Sy 244 G a \y SA yee ZG \\— <= =e AN TES : =- y Cee * SY Qa Vis / U | Tord / fo Hy bp 1 vo ‘el . 4\ ‘. . 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Growerto stop the hair stoncefrom felling outand breaking [i Fr: off; making harsh, stubborn hair soft and silky. Magic Hale Grower grows hair on bald places of the head, If you use these preparations once you will never be without them. Magicliair Grower and Straightening Oil are manufactured , by MesdamesSouth and Jokneon. Wealeo do ecalp treating, ‘ Magic Hair Grower, 50c, Straightening Oil, 35c, Ke nS Allorderepromptly filled; send 10c for postage. Money must uccompany allorders, ae ce a Agents wanted—Write for particulars, (Re: Beara) <Yocarcycverrthingin the latest fashion | j | able ia ood at the owen prices, . BMMREE| We make switches, pulls, transforma: tion curls, coronet braid, end corabings Gi] made to order, matching all shades ; F specialty. Send samples of Baie with t all orders. ) f | 2416 Blondo St, Omaha, Neb. [a Eo | 4 Telephone Webster 880 a_| ‘March 18, at Malone A. M. B. chureh Many of our people are sick. ‘The Willing Workers will serve a1 inaugural dinner in the parlors of Ma- lone A. M. E. chureh Friday, Maret 4. from 11 a. m. to 9 p.m. An appro- priate program for the oecasion has been arranged. ‘The Ladies’ Church Aid met at the hone cf Mrs. Margaret Thompson on Wess Sixth street on Wednesday. Mr. and Ms, Walter Williams were baptized at Mt. Zion Baptist church last Sanday morning. Word has been received that Rev. James Washington is showing slight 3’ —————— improvement, but not yet out of dan- Sy JUST RECEIVED A SHIPMENT OF Victor Records : ‘Special “HONOLULU EYES" WALTZ (No. 18721) SOL. LEWIS Come in and hear it at 1824 North 24th St. NEILSONIA SKIN OINTMENT A 30-minute Instant Greaseless Bleach. An ointment that makes skin several shades lighter in stain. For all skin diseases, dis- coloration, etc. A healthy 10-day price 35c. FOR SALE AT E. Morris Pharmacy, Central and Dale St. Paul, Mima. Mme. A. M. Hale (Poro System), 2743 S. 17th Ave., Minneapolis. Mme. L. LaRue (Walker System), 108 S. 15th Ave., Duluth, Minn. Mme. W. H. Perry (Poro System), 566 W. 7th St. Sioux City, Ia. Mme. E. Turner (Magic System), 1464 Ave. X. Council Bluffs, Ia. Mme. M. Barrett (Walker System), 1010 Center St. Des Moines, Ia. Mme. Gibbs (Poro System), 2214 S. 23th St. South Omaha. South Side Parlor (Magic System), 4927 S. 25th St. South Omaha. HAIR REFINER An ointment for refining and straightening hair, leaving it soft and flossy. Guaranteed not to safely or harm the hair. Use successfully with Tayler & Grice, Ton- sorialists, 1710 N. 25th St. EUFAULA (Pronounced U-FALL-ER) BEAUTY PREPARATIONS The World's Fountain of Beauty Secrets ROSE BEAUTY CREAM That Peroxide Greaseless Cream. Produces the marvel of enhancing beauty—an excellent powder cream. Excellent for men and women. Price 60c. FOR SALE AT MME. R. FRANKLIN (Poro System), 2213 Grace St. MME. A. MARSHALL (Walker System), 1835 N. 24th St. MME. A. B. MADISON (90-Day System), 2707 Lake St. MME. EDNA JOHNSON (Poro System), 1012 N. 24th St. MMES. SOUTH AND JOHNSON, MME. S. BLAIR (Walker System), 1716 N. 25th St. MME. B. A. BOSTIC (Poro System), 1214 N. 25th St. MME. C. C. TRENT (Poro System), 2223 Erskin St. OMAHA, NEB. ROSE FACE POWDER That Natural Complexion Creation, irresistible with its clinging, vel- vety texture—delicate fragrance— smooth as silk. Price 60c. WASHINGTON, D. C., Feb. 17.—Senator Hoke Smith of Georgia and Senator Ellison D. Smith of South Carolina oppose the Johnson compensation bill because it will benefit thousands or more colored employees of the nation. Senator Johnson of California is pushing the bill with all the vigor at his command and states that every man in the employment of the government, regardless of color, will be benefited by this bill. "Color does not interest me, the senator stated; "it is for the masses of the people that I am pushing this bill." "I do not propose to enter into an academic discussion of the necessity for this sort of a measure, nor do I propose, except as addenda to my remarks, in explanation of the bill, to take the statistical reports of the various organizations concerning the necessary cost of living today. I wish, however, to impress upon the senate one paramount fact, and that is, that any man who gives a decent day's work is entitled to a decent day's pay and $3 is scarcely that. After all, it is ordinary people who determine the Classified Advertising RATES - 4 cents a word nor single insertions, 2 cents a word for two or more insertions. No advertisement taken for less than 80 cents. Cash must accompany advertisement. One room for rent, for men only. 2810 Grant St. Telephone Webster 4590. Indef. FOR RENT - Furnished room; gentlemen preferred. Webster 2680. FOR RENT - Nearly 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, 2912 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. 4t 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 Reality, 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 4279. I. B. P. Q. 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. Riggs. FOR RENT—Nicely furnished room in modern home. Webster 4490. 1t LODGE DIRECTORY G. U. O. of O. F., South Omaha Lodge No. 9974. Meetings first and third Fridays, 26th and N Sts., South Side. Last Grand Masters Council No. 448, first and third Tuesdays, 24th and Charles Streets. G. O. of O. F., Superior Lodge, No. 10199. 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 Grassless Bleach. An ointment that makes the skin several shades lighter. stantly for all skin diseases, dis- pensation, etc. A healthy 10-day curve. Price 35c. FOR SALE AT E. Morris Pharmacy, Central and half 54th Ave. Minn. Mines, G. W. Hails (Poro System). 2743 S. 11th Ave. Minneapolis. (Phone System). Betsy Ross Bread necessary cost of living. It is the ordinary man's life which determines finally what is a living wage, what is, indeed, a sum under which, as an American citizen, he may be permitted to live as an American and to enjoy those things which Americans ought to enjoy. FIFTY YEARS FAITHFUL SERVICE COMMENDED WASHINGTON, D. C., Feb. 24. Treasury officials, including Secretary Houston and former Secretary Glass, paid tribute to 50 years of faithful public service on the part of Richard Greene, who, although born a slave, has acted as chief messenger, for twenty treasury department heads. Ceremonies in honor of the fiftieth anniversary of Greene's entrance into his present position were held at the exclusive Negro apartment house where he resides. Former Secretary Glass, now senator from Virginia, in presenting a watch to Greene on behalf of the treasury officials, described the aged messenger as a Negro "of the old-fashioned type, as perfect a specimen of real gentleman as one can come in contact with in any race." A letter was read from Secretary Houston who wrote Greene as follows: "You have been courteous, you have been obliging; you have been industrious; you have been honest; you have also been loyal to those whom you have served. Such qualities make a good citizen." MACEO T. WILLIAMS' Violin School 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, schol and studies by De Bertier, Alard, Seveik, Grunberg, Sitt, Wohlforth, Depas- Roding, Winternity, Kayser, Leonard, Dant, selections from Kreutzer, Solos by Leonard, Sitt, Zabrilli, De Bertio, David, etc. Sonnites by Corell, ap. 5, Vol. 2: Senallie, Farecolivi, 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. The Glory of the Oleanders. The Glory of the Oleander. This bright morning we looked from the roof of our veranda, and our neighbor's oleander-trees were glowing like a great crimson cloud; and we said, "There! the oleander have come back!" No noother ideas can give the glory of these trees as they raise their heads in this their native land, and seem to be covered with great crimson roses.-Harrie Beecher Stowe Church Bells The Angelus bell, always rung thrice a day, takes its name from the first words of the prayer. In Tuscany a bell is rung an hour before the evening Angelus, or Ave bell, and is intended to remind its hearers to say the creed. The De Profundi bell sounds one hour after the Ave. In Italy on Friday afternoon at 3 o'clock thirty-three strokes are sounded in many churches and convents in memory of Christ's death at the age of 33. The custom probably is followed elsewhere. MONITOR CLASSIFIED BUSINESS DIRECTORY $ Forty-Three Hundred $ Paid to Omaha people in Benefits. THE NEBRASKA STATE Health & Accident Ins. Co. 116 So. 14th St. Doug. 5575 Peterson's Lake Bakery. For Fine Pastries, Bread, Rolls, Pies and Cakes. 2504 No. 24th St. Web. 3387 Sporting Goods The TOWNSEND GUN CO. Sporting, Outing and Athletic Goods 1514 Farnam St. Douglas 0870 Real Estate Real Estate and Insurance GUY B. ROBBINS Phone Doug. 2842 or Web. 5108 19 Patterson Block GORDON FIREPROOF WARE. HOUSE & VAN CO. 11th and Davenport. Doug. 0394 Courteous treatment to all patrons. EVANS MODEL LAUNDRY Forty-five years in the business 11th & Douglas Douglas 024? RAVITZ & STILLMAN Fancy Groceries and Vegetables Fresh Fish Daily 1701 N. 24th St. Webster 5662 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 2603 Cuming St. On Reading. On Reading. And choose an author as you choose a friend.—Earl of Roscommon. Consistency, Thou Art! A faint laugh in woman's vanity, then straightens his the brushes back his pennodon, carefully adjusts his hat and walks into a soft-drink parlor. —Exchange. Watered Stock Jimmie (visiting his uncle in the country)—"Oh, Uncle George, your hired man is not honest. He let th'ows drink a whole lot of water just before he milked them." Baptism in Cyprus. A baptism in Cyprus is a curious ceremony. The infant is rubbed with oil by his godfather, blown upon in the face by the priest and waved in the air, then dip oil several times in the font, and again anointed, with oil on various parts of the body. FOR GOOD HOME-COOKED MEALS TRY Hartsfield's 1823 No. 24th St. THE MONITOR BUSINESS DIRECTORY T GROW GOGDELL & 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. 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 50. WHY PAY RENT SEE A. J. DAVIS Real Estate and Insurance Man 2419 Lake St. Webster 6360 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 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 RIALTO MUSIC SHOP PHONE TYLER 4090 City VIS Rentals ments Down orgains in Up-to- Phone Webster 2420 's' Band VOICES! Auditorium May 28, 1921 by our people in Omaha Cornetist Contralto Tenor Basso listed by Mrs. G. B. Riley John's A. M. E. Church saved Seats, 75c arp AYS ERY CO. Tables. Telephone Douglas 1098 everywhere by furniture ers and department stores ENGLANDER to for illustrated booklet ENGLANDER SPRING BED CO New York - Brooklyn - Chicago 1416 DOUGLAS ST. PHONE TYLER 4090 Mail Orders a Specialty 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 GOOD GROCERIES ALWAYS C. P. WESIN GROCERY CO. Also Fresh Fruits and Vegetables. 2005 Cuming St. Telephone Douglas 1098 ENGLANDER WIT-EDGE SPRING Sold everywhere by furniture dealers and department stores ENGLANDER Write for illustrated booklet ENGLANDER SPRING BED CO. New York-Brooklyn-Chicago Telephone Donglas 2672 Dr. L. E. Britt Upstairs Donglas 7812 g Co. Beds and Sundries. SPECIALTY. Omaha, Nebraska Furniture Co. Reliable and accomo- OFF RUGS, LINOLEUM Credit if You Wish. S 1607; Webster 4825 Pope Drug Co. Candies, Tobacco, Drugs, Rubber Goods and Sundries. PRESCRIPTIONS OUR SPECIALTY. 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 sing than gar. STRAWBUTT FLOR DE MELIBA N.J. Strength 10 size Better 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 BUY A LOT $ 1 0^{4} $STRAIGHT