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BUTCHER KNIFE BESTS BURGLAR SLOGAN: "The Monitor In Every Home And I'll Help Put It There" CITIZENS OF GEORGIA CORFMN ATROCITIES The Lethargic Christian Conduct Of The Southland Has At Last Apparently Been Touched. Quickened By The Recent Revelation Of The Horrible Wholesale Murders Of Colored Americans On A Jasper County Plantation Under Barbarous Peonage Practices And Laws. RELIGIOUS LEADERS OF ATLANTA TAKE ACTION Committee On Church Co-operation, An Influential And Representative Body, Adopt Resolutions Condemning Blood-Curdling Atrocities, Urge All Creeds To Unite In Ending Such Conditions, And Pledge Assistance To Officials In Detecting And Punishing Persons Guilty Of Great Crime. A KING WHO IS PRESIDENT $2.00 a Year 5c a Copy BUTC CITIZENS OF G CONFER The Lethargic Christian Con- apparently Been Touched relation Of The Horrible Wh cans On A Jasper County P age Practices And Laws. RELIGIOUS LEADERS OF Committee On Church Co-operat- tative Body, Adopt Resoluti- Atrocities, Urge All Creeds tions, And Pledge Assistance Punishing Persons Guilty Of (By The Associated Negro Press) ATLANTA, Ga., April 14.—Resolutions strongly condemning the "murder farm" horror which led recently to the discovery of eleven bodies of Negroes in Jasper and Newton counties, and appealing to the people of Georgia to cry out against such a condition of affairs have been adopted by the Atlanta committee on church cooperation. The committee offered its services to Governor Dorsey and other law enforcement officials in aiding to secure convictions against those responsible for the crime. The resolutions follow: "Whereas, in Georgia men have tortured Negroes, as men, worthy of the name, would not torture a beast, and have murdered Negroes, and have received no punishment for their crimes. "Whereas, the conditions which justly call for the condemnation of God and man upon our beloved state, have culminated in the cold-blooded murder of eleven or more men upon one plantation in Jasper and Newton counties. "Be it resolved, that as followers of Jesus Christ and as citizens of Georgia, "First. We condemn with horror the atrocities committed in Jasper and Newton counties. "Second. We urge the people of Georgia of every creed to cry out against the conditions which have produced this horror and beg them to By Nahum Daniel Brascher, Editor-in-chief of The Associated Negro Press. Good morning children! This story is written especially for you. Big folks may read it if they wish, but I hope you will. I am going to tell you about a king who is President. That sounds queer, doesn't it? Well, here is the answer—the name of the President is C. D. B. King. He is President of the Republic of Liberia, on the west coast of Africa, and he is now visiting in this country and is in Washington. The other day I had the honor of being received by this President, who by the way is a Colored man. Perhaps it will help you grow into the ways of everyday life. I cannot take time to tell about Liberia, but you can get a great deal of information about that country from books. Even daily newspapers now and then speak of it, and so do our newspapers. In Washington he and the other members of his Commission are living in a beautiful residence at 1317 R Street, N. W. It is a four-story building, and very stately in appearance. They have been in America only a few weeks and are here to enlist the sympathy of our government and you, in the people of their country. At the entrance of the President's residence you are met by a very courteous and dignified native Liberian in full dress. You present your card, and he ushers you into a beautiful parlor. There you await your turn to see the President. In due time you are invited to another very, very pretty room on the second floor. How I wish you could see this room. About it is arranged pretty white cane furniture, that makes you think of the summer sun of Africa right away. But what caught my eye was the pretty furnishings that adorn the wall made by the people of Liberia. On the mantle there hang two flags, one red, white and blue, like ours, only it has but one star in the blue field; and the other our flag. You sit there wondering how you are going to act when the President comes in. You, of course, know, that the first thing to do is to stand up. But you wonder whether he is going to be stiff and "stuck up" as we sometimes say, that you will feel nervous and be sorry you came to see him. SLOGAN: THE MONITOR unite in putting an end to these conditions by demanding that the virtual sale of men, convicted of crime, to pay fines, and the use of fines in payment of the fees of public officials be stopped, and that all laws be impartially enforced, and by condemning any laxity in the enforcement of law by any public official. "Third. We commend those citizens of Jasper county who have urged the speedy enforcement of law, and the public officials in the counties named for their co-operation, and Governor Hugh M. Dorsey for moving so vigorously and promptly to bring to punishment the perpetrators of this last crime against Negroes in Georgia: "Fourth. We offer our services to Governor Dorsey and the officials in charge of the enforcement of law to aid in any and every way possible in securing the detection and conviction of those guilty of this crime against God and man." "John J. Eagan, M. M. Davis, Floyd Field, M. L. Thrower, C. B. Wilmer, Marvin Underwood, Richard Orme Flint, Will W. Alexander, M. Ashby Jones, F. E. Rogers, James Morton, Charles O. Jones, Philip M. Colbert, Clavence A. Titus, R. F. Kirkpatrick, Philip Weltner, B. R. Lacy Jr, John A. Manget, H. A. Porter, Plato Durham, Marion Jackson, Charles W. Daniel, Committee on Church Co-operation." Well, let me tell you, when he comes in and is presented, you are so surprised at his easy, kind, friendly manner that you are "taken off your feet." And then, when you get your breath, you say to yourself, "And this is a real, live President." He is splendidly and becomingly dressed. He talks to you in the easiest, most cordial manner, using the very choicest English. To tell you the truth, just between us, I have met lots of people right here in our country who were not president of even a literary club who put on ten times as much airs as President King. And do you know, he could be all "puffed up" if he wanted to be that way. He is a native of Africa, the most resourceful country on earth. There are more diamonds, gold, mahogany, ivory, cocoanuts, and many things like that in Africa than in any other country. Then he lives in a country where any boy may grow up and be President. Then, again, he has been honored by other President-Kings and Queens in such countries as ours, England, France, Spain, Belgium and Switzerland. Don't you think that very fine. But with all this, President King of Liberia is very kind, friendly and courteous. It seems to me that this is something that we should all remember. It will help us to be worth while not only to those about us, but even the boys and girls in Liberia and other parts of Africa, and other parts of the world. This is one of the big lessons I got from visiting President King, and I simply could not resist telling the boys and girls—our boys and girls—of the United States about it. THE DOUGLAS DEBATING SOCIETY The D. D. S. held its weekly meeting at the residence of Weldon Solomon, 2515 Maple street last Saturday, April 9th. The regular program was postponed and the meeting turned into a business meeting. The club adjourned to meet with Worthington Williams, 1119 North 21st street, next Saturday evening at 7:30 o'clock. Members be there. Good time for all.. M. LOVEJOY CRAWFORD, Reporter A NATIONAL WEEKLY NEWSPAPER DEVOTED TO THE INTERESTS OF COLORED AMERICANS THE REV. JOHN ALBERT WILLIAMS. Editor Nebraska Civil Rights Bill Chapter Thirteen of the Revised Statutes o/ Nebraska, Civil Rights. Enacted in 1893. Sec. 1. Civil rights of persons. All persons within this state shall be entitled to a full and equal enjoyment of the accommodations, advantages, facilities and privileges of inns, restaurants, public conveyances, barber shops, theatres and other places of amusement; subject only to the conditions and limitations established by law and applicable alike to every person. Sec. 2. Penalty for Violation of Preceding Section. Any person who shall violate the foregoing section by denying to any person, except for reasons of law applicable to all persons, the full enjoyment of any of the accommodations, advantages, facilities, or privileges enumerated in the foregoing section, or by aiding or inciting such denials, shall /or each offense be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and be fined in any sum not less than twenty-five dollars, nor more than one hundred dollars, and pay the costs of the prosecution. "The original act was held valid as to citizens; barber shops can not discriminate against persons on account of color. Messenger vs. State 25 Nebr. page 677. N. W. 638." "A restaurant keeper who refuses to serve a colored person with refreshments in a certain part of his restaurant, for no other reason than that he is colored, is civilly liable, though he offers to serve him by setting a table in a more private part of the house. Ferguson on Gies, 82 Mich. 358; N. W. 718." ORGANIZE BOTTLING COMPANY (By The Associated Negro Press) LYNCHBURG, Va., April 14.—Business men of this city have organized the Chero Cola Bottling Company and have incorporated for $50,000. S. H. Lewis is the president of the company and O. F. Coleman is the secretary. The company, which will manufacture soft drink products, is the first of its kind organized in this section of Virginia. (By The Associated Negro Press) DECATUR, Ala., April 14—The recent meeting of the members of the race in Morgan and adjacent counties to discuss plans for aiding the work of the Tennessee River Improvement Association was well attended. The association plans to improve that part of the old river known as Muscle Shoals. Black and white speakers addressed the sessions. RACE LITERATURE PLACED IN LIBRARIES (By The Associated Negro Press) LOUISVILLE, Ky., April 14.—LB brarian George T. Settle has recently added to the branches of the city library a big list of colored publications and a considerable number of the works of colored authors. The action of the library official has been ind- sidered by the local city authorities. WOMEN DISCUSS RACE CONTACT Prominent Southern Club Women Admit That They Know Very Little About The Negro, His Problems And Aspirations. LOUISVILLE, Ky., April 14.—A report of the women's meeting at Memphis to consider race questions was given to the Women's Club of Louisville by members in attendance. The hundred or more white women gathered at Memphis had been deeply stirred by the talks of four colored women who had been invited to tell them of the needs of Negro women, children and homes from their point of view. "The trouble with us," said a club member, in reporting the conference, "is that while we have 'feelings' about the Negro we have very little information about him. The conference showed us not only what he is doing for himself, but what he is thinking of our way of dealing with him." The need for protection in domestic service and from mobs was cited; for better homes and sanitation; for justice in the courts in the division of school funds, and in travel. The Ku-Klux was denounced, and a plea for more courteous treatment of colored people, especially of colored children by white children. Other club members spoke of the need for present-day contact between the best women of both races if the old-time friendliness and understanding were to be revived. Notice was also given of the spring meeting of the Kentucky inter-racial organization and the club members were invited to attend. BOYS' ORGANIZATION (By The Associated Negro Press) YAZOO CITY, Miss., April 14—A Luxis Club, an organization of older-colored boys was organized here recently by Captain George H. Marshallfield secretary of the Y. M. C. A. This is the 25th club organized among the young colored men in the state. The state membership is now close to 1,000. Don't be a grouch. The world has already too many of the species. OMAHA, NEBRASKA, APRIL 14, 1921. FE BE BOLD PRIZE BURGLAR TACKLES WRONG JOB Invades Home of Hayward Vawter Locks Husband and Brother in Closet, Attempts to Assault Mrs. Vawter and Rob House, Men Break Out of Closet, Bag Burglar and Turn Him Over to Police. ADMITS OTHER CRIMES For several weeks the police have been puzzled over a series of robberies and burglars in the northern section of the city. As it the custom it was alleged that it was the belief in police quarters that Negroes were responsible for these crimes. But by one of those strange turns of fate or acts of Providence, it has been disclosed that the "prize prowler" who baffled the police was not a Negro, but a white man and his capture was effected in a Colored man's home. Late Sunday night a man who gives his name as W. E. Harris, aged 28, of Ottumwa, In., entered the home of Mr. and Mrs. Heyward Vawter, 1716 North Twenty-eighth street, gaining entrance through a kitchen window. He met his Waterloo and the police are rejoicing over the capture of the alleged prize burglar operating in the city within the past month. Harris not only got caught, but he received so many bad bruises about his face from a butcher knife welded by Vawter that they required fifteen stitches by Police Surgeon Kin-youn to close. Strikes Woman. With a flashlight in the dark, he forced Hayward and Levi Vawter into a clothes closet, shut the door and barricaded it with a cedar chest. Then he turned on Mrs. Vawter and attempted to assault her. She screamed and he struck her over the head with his flashlight, cutting a slight wound on her forehead. At this juncture the two men broke out of the clothes closet and attacked Harris. Hayward Vawter was armed with a butcher knife and used it to good effect on Harris. He was captured and held for the police. At the station two gold watches, an opal and pearl ring and two brooches, $2.50 in small change, a set of skeleton keys and a steel saw were found in his pockets. Robked Whalley Home. Later, to eDectives Heller and Francl, Harris admitted that he had robbed the home of John Whalley, 2210 Dodge street, April 5. At this place he entered through a window and awakened Mr. and Mrs. Whalley, forcing them to lead him about the house. He escaped with a lady's diamond ring with two stones, and an English sovereign. Police also believe he is the burglar who entered the house of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hass, 2828 North Thirtieth street, April 2, and after locking Mr. Hass in a clothes closet, attacked Mrs. Hass, then made away with $17 in cash. He has subsequently confessed to several other burglaries. GIVING ADVICE TO FARMERS (By The Associated Negro Press) HENDERSON, N. C., April 14. Colored farmers in this section of the state are being advised by F. D. Wharton, colored county agent, to plant their own home supply crops first and to see that these are given first care and let the money crops wait. He has instituted a campaign that is meeting with the general approval and adoption of the colored farmers. It is proposed to carry the campaign into other portions of North Carolina. The courteous man wins in the long run over the curt fellow. Nebraska Civil Rights Of the Revised Statutes o/ Nebraska, Civil Rights of persons. All persons within this state are element of the accommodations, advantages, facility, public conveyances, barber shops, theatres and other to the conditions and limitations established by an. Any for Violation of Preceding Section. Any person by denying to any person, except for reasons, enjoyment of any of the accommodations, advanced in the foregoing section, or by aiding or in case be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and be FOR EDUCATION (By The Associated Negro Press) ASHEVILLE, N. C., April 14.—One of the last acts of legislation adopted by the State Legislature before its adjournment last week was the appropriation of $400,000 for school buildings, $165,000 for maintenance and $15,000 for teacher training for educational work among the Negro population in the state. JURY IN GEORGIA (By The Associated Negro Press) ATLANTA, Ga., April 14—Street car conductor, W. R. Taylor, was convicted of manslaughter by a jury in the criminal division of the Superior Court last Friday afternoon for the shooting and killing of John Golden, a Negro passenger on the 24th of July, last, 1920. Self defense was Taylor's plea. OLDEST RESIDENT DIES GEDEST RESIDENT DIES (By The Associated Negro Press) COVINGTON, Ga., April 14.—102 years old Aunt Patsy Livingston, the oldest person in Newton County is dead. Aunt Patsy died at the home of one of her sons in Newton last Monday afterGoon. She was one of the widest known women in this section of Georgia and was highly respected by all classes of people here. SUPPLY TEXT BOOK OF RACE LITERATURE Children To Be Taught Something Of The History And Achievements Of This Race For Inspirational Effect. (By The Associated Negro Press WILMINGTON, N. Car., April 14—Unusual interest is being shown by leading educators of both races in the South who are interested in the plan of strengthening racial integrity by teaching Negro children something of the history and achievements of their own race. The main obstacle of such a course has been a lack of books suitable for school children of grammar grades, Harcourt, Brace & Howe have just published a book of this kind—The Upward Path, compiled by Mary White Ovington and Myron T. Pritchard, with an introduction by R. R. Moton of Tuskegee Institute. Fifty Ongra authors are represented with biographical notes of each. The quality and tone of the selections are excellent and some of the names stand high with white lovers of good literature. Dr Kerlin, secretary of the Virginia Society for the Study of Education, says of the book: "It's use in Negro Schools would greatly contribute to the development of that character in the Negro which we of the white race have so often expressed a desire to see. It is to be hoped that state boards of education will take this view of the matter, and will place this reader in the hands of Colored school children as a prescribed book. It would, be an act of justice as well as of grace that would do much toward promoting inter-racial good-will." The North Carolina department of education has put one book of Negro authorship—Up From Slavery, by Booker T. Washington—on the list of books recommended for reading by high school students of both races. You can show your appreciation for The Monitor and help support it by paying your own subscription promptly and getting your neighbor to subscribe. Then, too, be sure to patronize our advertisers and tell them that you saw their ad in "OUR PAPER, THE MONITOR." COLORED ATHLETE WINS GOLD TROPHY Orlo South Who Is Hailed As The Phenomenal Track Man Of Commercial High School, Established New Record At Indoor Inter-Class Meet At Municipal Auditorium And Is Awarded Gold Medal At Individual Point Winner, Scoring 2014. For Seniors. LOVEJOY CRAWFORD SCORES FOR SOPHMORES. The Colored Lads Certainly Seintillated As The Particular Stars Of The Inter-Class Track Meet. South Was Winner In Four Events. Crawford Pulled The Sophomores Out Of A Hole And Put Them In Third Place. This Was Done In Spite Of Lack Of Training Facilities. (By WORTHINGTON L. WILLIAMS) At the indoor inter-class track meet staged at the Municipal Auditorium Friday, April 8th by Commercial High School, Orlo South won the gold medal awarded the individual point winner. South finished first in the 50-yard dash, first in the 100-yard dash, first in the standing broad jump, tied for first in the running high jump, and was on the winning shuttle team and half mile relay team. South amassed a total of 20 and one-fourth points for the seniors. His nearest competitor, James Slane had 14 and one-fourth. In the 50-yard dash South established a new record for Commercial High School of 4.8 seconds. In the 100-yard dash his time was 11.4 seconds. This at first glance may seem slow but pause and consider. This meet was held indoors and the 100-yard dash course was not straight. The runners had to round a turn. Remember again, that South was not using spikes. Now how does this time look to you? In the standing broad jump South made a distance of nine feet and 1 inch. In the shuttle race South's marvelous speed earned the seniors first place. In the same event the Sophomores would not have placed if Lovejoy Crawford, the only other colored lad in the meet, had not developed a colossal burst of speed that enabled him to overtake two men in a distance of something less than seventy yards with both men having from ten twenty yards start over him. South had an easy time of it in the half mile relay, for his predecessors had established a long lead over the other entrants. In this event Lovejoy Crawford, as last man, received the baton. He was off, running with fear that seemed to have the wings of Mercury, and overtook the fast freshman who had led him all around the course, in an exciting neck and neck dash not ten yards from the tape. Crawford nosed out third place for the sophies by inches. In the shuttle race his phe- LINCOLN, NEB. (ByW. W. MOSLEY, Staff Correspondent.) LINCOLN, Neb.—Rev. J. H. Branham of Chicago, Illinois, came over from Omaha last Thursday with Rev. H. W. Botts and spent the day preaching for Mr. Botts Thursday night and being greeted by a large and appreciative audience. Later in the evening Mr. and Mrs. Guy Wiley, assisted by others, gave a birthday surprise party for the Rev. Mr. Botts at their residence, 1124 O street. A large crowd was present, spending the time in conversation and music. Delicious refreshments were served. Mr. Botts was the recipient of several presents. Rev. J. H. Branham was a visitor and expressed himself as highly pleased with the happy affair and the goodness of the Lincoln people. Mrs. Stella Crews had her tonsils removed at the hospital last Thursday. Mr. Joseph Boyd of Central City, Neb., was the guest of Miss Viota Walker the past week. Mrs. Helen Randol left Saturday for Detroit, Mich., to take a position with a large firm of furriers with whom her brother, Horace Colly has been employed for several years. Mrs. Thomas Morris left for her home in St. Joseph, Mr., after a visit with her daughter, Mrs. Barnetta Williams and son. Mr. Hemphill of Denver is here visiting his children. Rev. I. B. Smith spent last Sunday in Onaah where he preached for the Rev. O. J. Burckhardt. Miss Thelma Carlyle of Fremont was the guest of Mrs. Eugene Edwards the past week. David Oliver is out again after a brief illness. Vol. VI No. 42 Whole No. 392 GLAR ATHLETE GOLD TROPHY The Phenomenal Track Man Of Com- shed New Record At Indoor Inter- ditorium And Is Awarded Gold Winner, Scoring 20⅓ For Seniors. CORES FOR SOPHMORES. Illated As The Particular Stars Of South Was Winner In Four the Sophomores Out Of A Hole And This Was Done In Spite Of Lack nominal running placed the sophomores second. After the meet when the special reporter sent by the Monitor to cover the event was congratulating South on his wonderful work South said, "You know, if I had the chances these white boys have I'd call myself an athlete, but I haven't. Here after this meet all the white fellows are going over to the "Y" and take a shower. I've got to go home and take a bath. I surprised myself by doing what I did because I didn't do a bit of practicing. You know how bad the weather has been outside and I couldn't practice at the "Y." Readers, can you imagine it? Not a lick of practice and make the record he did? What could he have done if he had practiced? Crawford did not do any practicing for the same reason and still he finished fourth in the 100-yard dash. Crawford stepped by some of the supposedly "fast" men at Commercial. South has been hailed by the Omaha World-Herald as the "phenomenal track man of Commercial." You tell 'em people, he is a phenomenon in speed. South's wonderful work is not confined to track alone. Indeed, this is his first season at track. He was star right half-back of the wonderful aggregation of athletes turned out last fall as the Commercial High School Football Team. He was the fastest grider on the field in Omaha and in the season's whole playing there was only one man he found that he could not walk around on one of his beautifully executed end runs. South will be presented with the gold medal in testimony that he is the best track man at Commerce High. Lovejoy Crawford has a wonderful track future before him, for in the past meet the only men that he could not beat were seniors, men of two and three years' experience and more, while this is his first meet. Well, boys let's see you go to it. A number of young people motored over to Fairbury last Sunday. Mrs. H. W. Black, children and some friends motored over here from Omaha last Sunday. Rev. J. A. Harris and wife of Omaha worshipped at the Morning Star and Mt. Moriah Baptist churches last Sunday. Mrs. Harris is state president of the B. Y. P. U. and was on her annual visit. Mr. Harris preached for the Rev. H. W. Botto Sunday night. Attendance during the day was good. The N. A. A. C. P. held a profitable meeting at the Christian church Monday night. Wm. H. Black left for Denver, Col., last Thursday where he goes for his health. The A. M. E. church last Sunday services were held as usual, the pastor preaching morning and evening, Sunday School and Christian Endeavor meetings being well attended. MOORE-ALEXANDER WEDDING A very pretty wedding occurred last Wednesday evening at 8 o'clock at the residence of the bride, when Mrs. Leila B. More and Prof. W. R. Alexander were united in marriage by the Rev. H. H. Jones, pastor of the A. M. E. church. To the strains of the Mendelssohn's weding march the couple descended the stairs to the parlor where under flowers and glittering lights they plighted their vows in the presence of relatives and a few intimate friends. The bride wore a becoming gown of Harding grey satin, trimmed in silver braid and wore diamond ornaments. The groom wore a broadcloth prince Albert suit. A two-course luncheon was served. They will be at home to their friends at 2206 O street. The writer wishes Prof. and Mrs. Alexander many congratulations. It There" 一 THE MONITOR THE MONITOR Publicized 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. $2.00 A YEAR; $1.25 6 MONTHS; 75c 3 MONTHS Advertising Rates, 75 cents an Inch per issue. Address, The Monitor, 204 Kaffir Block, Omaha, Neb. Telephone Douglas 3224. THE ASSOCIATED MILBO PRUSS MEMBER OF FIRST IN SERVICE 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 property without due process of law, nor deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws. conviction of John S. Williams for the murder of a black American. The conviction of a white man for the murder of a black man in any southern state and especially one with the traditions of Georgia is a phenomenon. That the jurors were disposed to mitigate the heinousness of Williams' crime is indicated by their recommendation for mercy in his case, but the fact that he was convicted at all shows that a sense of justice for the Negro is awakening in Georgia. May these beams of light amid the darkness grow rapidly into the full flood of day. AWAKENING TO THE TRUTH A meeting of prominent white women was recently held at Louisville, Ky. One of the subjects considered by them was the ever-present race question. They were apparently anxious to get a better understanding of it. This was due to the fact that some of these women had had their souls touched and their intellect enlightened by the intelligent, thoughtful and scholarly addresses of four of their colored sisters at Memphis. The contact with these women had given them a new vision. At the Louisville meeting a woman voiced the new vision in these words, "The trouble with us is that while we have feelings about the Negro, we have very little information about him. The conference showed us not only what he is doing for himself, but what he is thinking of our way of dealing with him." It was indicated that the only way this information can be secured is by sympathetic contact and not by isolation. This looks to us as though there is a gradual awakening to the truth. NOW OR NEVER— WE ARE OFF TO A GRAND START. We must all pull together and we will get somewhere." This means all, and it means the immediate cessation of petty bickerings, personal faultfindings, and internal strife. Georgia and Mississippi peonage and wholesale murders, lynchings and vandalism; Texas, Arkansas and Tennessee atrocities; wholesale disfranchement, Chicago house bombings; segregations, industrial intolerance, educational crimping and gratitious social injustice are common enemies that require mass opposition. WHO'LL WIN? AN important election in which all citizens of Omaha should be deeply interested is to be held May 3rd. Just who the lucky seven will be depends upon how the people turn out to vote—and vote! Some one has wisely said, "Let not him boast who puts his armour on, as he who puts it off the battle done." The vote of our people will be quite a decisive factor in the campaign and they are doing a lot of quiet thinking. The masses of our people are right in temper and spirit. Dr. W E. B. Dubois, and others who have but recently finished nation-wide tours attest this truth. From one end of the country to the other, Colored Americans are thinking in terms of absolute justice. Therefore it behooves the active and accepted leadership, regardless of vehicle of action, to pull together. The sentiment of right thinking white people favor us in a square deal. We must not, ourselves, explode the opportunity. "NOT JOBS BUT RIGHTS" ROBERT R. Church, modest, but resourceful and competent political leader of Tennessee is spending considerable time in Washington. The warm personal friendship which exists between him and Will Hays and his recognized influence and ability would land any reasonable political plum that Bob might ask from the administration. But Bob has wisely said what he wants are rights for his people and the enforcement of law, not jobs. Here speaks the virile, far-sighted young leadership of the race. "Not jobs, but rights," the slogan. President Harding is going to be fair to all. There is no question about that. No influence, within or without, will swerve him from the righteous path of duty. Congress is in action. Certain laws of great significance are proposed and certain corrections of unjust practices are demanded. Salvation in economic opportunity rests with governmental backing. THE MESSAGE Great agencies are at work. Their wedging point is concentrated in Washington until something breaks or gives away. President Harding's first message to Congress is a frank and unequivocal statement of what the mass of American people will consider a wise governmental policy. In conformity to the will of the people as expressed at the polls last autumn it pronounces against the league covenant. There can be no misunderstanding of the statement that "in the existing league of nations, world-governing with its super-power this republic will have no part." Friendliness and helpfulness with all nations without involving military entanglements is the correct policy. Domestic matters are given deserved attention all looking towards the improvement of our citizenship. The President's clear declaration that "Congress ought to wipe the stain of barbaric lynching from the banners of a free and orderly representative democracy," should result in needed congressional action to effect this reform. While we are grateful for this statement. The Monitor wishes that the President could have seen his way clear to have directly recommended to Congress that lynching he made a federal offense. The message will commend itself generally to the American people and to the nations of the world whose eyes are upon this country. The National Association of Colored People, the National Equal Rights League, the Committee on Race Relations, headed by Johnson, Church, Cottrill, Cohen, Howard and others, together with The Associated Negro Press, are among the National forces driving against the Washington wedging point with directness and effectiveness. Each must be for all, and all must be for each. Each has an unquestioned and loyal following. Each has one banner under which all are advancing; that banner 'bears one word: JUSTICE. We call upon the people to exercise the highest and most unselfish standard of co-operation in this gigantic struggle for definite advancement and progress. Our faith in the people justifies the belief that the people will not fail if the leaders do not fail. Our faith in the sincerity of purpose of the leaders justifies the hope that as we have a big job it will be carried on in a big way. Ladies and gentlemen, fellow-citizens and friends: NOW OR NEVER—PULL TOGETHER! The above ringing message is from the Associated Negro Press and is carried to nearly 4,000,000 readers of our race. This is about the number emancipated by Lincoln's proclamation and represents about one-third of our present population. The Monitor endorses this message as our own and sends it on to its thousands of readers. LIGHT OUT OF DARKNESS FROM the darkness of Georgia come welcome light. There is evidence that the conscience of the Christian people of that great, commonwealth has at last been touched. Evidence of this is found in the strong resolutions passed by the influential religious leaders of Atlanta and by the speedy THE MONITOR PATRONIZE THE The Burger Fresh Sweet Honey, 1 lb. 40c Bulk Coffee, lb. 75c Ladies' Silk Hose, 50c Men's Silk Hose, Flannel Work Gloves, Lard Compound, 2 lbs. "Teach You 21 KOSTOP 2114-16 N. 24th St. Real Attract in the R M S These NEW Records: Now?"—Blues By Mamie Blues By Mamie By Mamie e" By Mamie Events-$1de Music Sett Bridge Council Bluffs Street toll bridge a and Council Bluffs statements of ve position of ve e between the t Special Attractions Come in and listen to these NEW R "Where Is My Daddy Now?"—Blues "Home Again"—Blues "Ding-a-Ring, A-Ring" "Jazzbo Ball"—Blues "Need Some Loving"—Blues "Old Time Blues" "That Thing Called Love" Easy Payments- Rialto Mu 1416 Douglas Street "Free" Br The Omaha & Council Blues operating the present toll b er between Omaha and Cou this medium, a few statement Omaha on the propositiion called "free" bridge between Talk No. 1--"Is Come in and listen to these NEW Records: "Where Is My Daddy Now?"—Blues.....By Marion Harries "Home Again"—Blues.....By Frank Crumit "Ding-a-Ring, A-Ring".....By Al Johnson "Jazzbo Ball"—Blues.....By Mamie Smith and her Jazz Hounds "Need Some Loving"—Blues.....By Mamie Smith and her Jazz Hounds "Old Time Blues".....By Mamie Smith and her Jazz Hounds "That Thing Called Love".....By Mamie Smith and her Jazz Hounds Easy Payments-$1down-$1 week RialtoMusicShop "Free" Bridge Facts The Omaha & Council Bluffs Street Railway Company, operating the present toll bridge across the Missouri River between Omaha and Council Bluffs, addresses, through this medium, a few statements of fact to the voters of Omaha on the proposition of voting bonds for a so-called "free" bridge between the two cities Talk No. 1--"Is a "Free" Bridge Free? It must be obvious to everybody that bridges cost money to build, that they cost money to maintain and to paint and to police, and to light, and to keep free from snow and ice in winter, and to sweep and sprinkle in summer, therefore Somebody Has to Pay. Under the "toll" plan only those who use the bridge pay. And they pay in proportion to the amount of use they make of the bridge. Those who do not use the bridge at all pay nothing; those who use it occasionally pay only a little; those who use it daily pay more, while those who cross it many times a day with automobiles and trucks hauling merchandise pay still more. This is as it should be, just as we pay for our Water, Gas, Electric Light, Street Car or Railroad Transportation or anything else we use. Under the so-called 'free' plan EVERY TAX PAYER in Omaha would pay, regardless of whether he ever uses the bridge or not and regardless of how seldom he may have occasion to cross it on foot or in his automobile. And the tax payers, collectively, would have to pay a larger amount annually for interest on investment, sinking fund, maintenance and operation of a so-called "free" bridge than they now pay in bridge tolls as we shall show. The preliminary estimate of the bridge engineer, retained by the city of Omaha, is that the proposed bridge will cost One Million, Four Hundred Thou- Watch for Bridge for Further Bridge Fac THE RADIO sand Dollars. Now everyone who has ever built anything knows that the final cost is invariably much in excess of the preliminary estimate. This is particularly true in all public works. For instance in the case of a so-called "free" bridge built at St. Louis, the preliminary estimate was Three and One-half Million Dollars and the bridge when completed cost over Seven Millions, or DOUBLE the ORIGINAL ESTIMATE. Assuming the actual cost of the proposed bridge at Omaha to be only $2,000,000.00 and that bonds could be sold bearing 5½ per cent interest, the annual interest charge alone would be $110,000.00. Depreciation or sinking fund would amount to $60,000.00 annually. Maintenance, lighting, policing, etc., would easily amount to $40,000.00 more annually, making a total of at least $200,000.00 to be paid in the form of increased taxes solely by the tax payers of Omaha and Council Bluffs. Not a dollar of this large sum would be contributed by the non-resident tourist. The man or woman who owns only a small home in Omaha, or personal property of any kind upon which they pay taxes, and who never go to Council Bluffs in an automobile, would receive no benefit whatever from a so-called "free" bridge, but they would have to pay their share of the burden through increased taxes just the same. E. M. DAVIS Real Estate and Rentals Houses for Sale on Small Payments Down Let Me Show You Some Real Bargains in Up-to-Date Homes 10 Grant Street Phone Webster Miss Freita Shaw Recital ASSISTED BY LOCAL TALENT Friday, April 22nd St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church and Seward Sts. ADMISSION 50 CENTS HEAR Anita Patti Brown THE RACE’S GREATEST PRIMA DONE At ZION BAPTIST CHURCH Monday Evening April 25th ADMISSION 50 CENTS Home Early No Reserved Se ILL COLUMBIA Record FORMERLY $1.00 NOW 85c Our stock of records is very complete at both stores and te you to call in and have us play the new selections for you DOLAN & SHIELDS FURNITURE C INCORPORATED COMPLETE HOME FURNISHERS and Lake Sts. Webster 0864 TWO STORES 25th and Leaven Tyler 2080 All Payments Down Real Bargains in Up-to-date Homes Phone Webster Beta Shaw Medical LOCAL TALENT April 22nd Baptarian Church ADMISSION 50 CENTS AR Beta Brown EST PRIMA DONNEL ST CHURCH ing April 25th 50 CENTS No Reserved Selections BIA Record LY $1.00 85c complete at both stores and by the new selections for you FURNITURE GRATED FURNISHERS STORES { 25th and Leaver Tyler 2080 Miss Freita Shaw Recital ASSISTED BY LOCAL TALENT Friday, April 22nd St. Paul's Presbyterian Church 26th and Seward Sts. ADMISSION 50 CENTS Anita Patti Brown THE RACE'S GREATEST PRIMA DONNA At ZION BAPTIST CHURCH Monday Evening April 25th ADMISSION 50 CENTS Come Early No Reserved Seats Our stock of records is very complete at both stores and we invite you to call in and have us play the new selections for you. "---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. 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The Elite Whist Club met with Mrs. George Watson Monday afternoon Mrs. Charles Seymour scored highest. The next meeting will be with Mrs. E. R. West. A delightful stag party was given at the home of Mrs. Hubbard, 1146 North Twentietn street, Monday evening in honor of her brother who left Tuesday for his home in Hennessey, Okla. E. F. Morcarty, Lawyer, 700 Peters Trust Bldg. Douglas 3841 or Harney 2156. Be sure to register to you may be able to vote May 3rd. C. W. Williams, manager of the Kamra Kraft Shop, who is a member of the American Photographers' Association, is attending a course of lectures this week. He will be back on the job next week with new ideas in his photographic work. Have you paid your subscription to the Monitor? The pink label on your paper tells the story. *Holst Pharmacy for drugs.* 2702 Cuming street. Harney 681—Adv. J. C. Carey invested $2,000 last week in vacant property, as a speculation. He predicts a rise in vacant property as soon as building material is available at reasonable prices. *When you need Real Manicuring, see Miss Elisa Dow, Jenkins' Barber Shop.* 2122 North 24th Street. Mrs. Bessie Gant left April 1 for a visit with relatives in Kansas City and Minneapolis. She will be joined April 15 by her husband Mr. Forrest Gant, and they will go east to remain one year in Pittsburgh and New York City. Mrs. Gant has been very active in the Booster's Club and also in the Y. W. C. A. She will be greatly missed by a host of friends. Jenkin's Barber Shop—All work strictly first-class. 2122 No. 24th St. Webster 2095. The DuBois Dramatic Club are rehearsing their new play "The Price" which will be given at the Brandeis Theatre some time this summer. Mrs. Isabel Kennedy and Mrs. Georgia Carver, enroute from the coast to Minneapolis, Minn., were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. M. L. Wilson on Corbey street. Mrs. Kennedy is the sister of Mr. Wilson and Mrs. Carver is his niece. They were former residents of Omaha. They had been called to the sick bed of Mr. M. A. Graham, Mrs. Kennedy's son. Mrs. Isaac Bailey returned Monday from a six weeks' visit to Hot Springs, Ark., Huntsville, Ala., and Akron, Ohio. She had a delightful time and is much improved in health. Worthington and Catherine, children of the Rev. and Mrs. Jno. Albert Williams, had their tonsils removed today at University hospital. Jenkins' Barber Shop-All Work Strictly First Class. 2122 N. 24th St. Web. 2005. OMAHA LOCALS Mrs. Frank Wilson of 1522 Nicholas street will leave soon for Minneapolis to visit her two daughters, Miss Zena Wilson and Mrs. Leo Johnson. She expects to be gone about a month. Mrs. Helen Randol who has been the stenographer and bookkeeper for the Monitor has accepted a position in Detroit, Mich. She left for Detroit Saturday. Her place has been supplied on the Monitor office by Miss Elizabeth Ussher. C. C. Galloway spent several days in Lincoln last week on business. S. H. Dorsey is among those serving on the jury in the District Court. "The Blue Triangle Girls" held their business meting last Wednesday at the Y. W. C. A. a program on "Health" was rendered. The Misses Aurora Rountree and Katie Cheney were hostesses. Miss Silas Johnson who has been ill for several weks improves quite slowly. Miss Frances Gordon, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G. D. Gordon, who has made an enviable record as honor student at Commercial High is on the honor roll again this term. A. P. Scruggs, Lawyer, 220 S. 18th 44. D. 7812. Col. 8831.-Adv. A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Wade H. Green, 2863 Ohio street last Saturday afternoon. Mother and daughter are doing well; the father is treading on air and Grandpa Watson well, you just ought to see his smile. Mrs. B. Napier entertained the Industrious Eight Club at her home, 1524 North Twentieth street last Friday. All members were present with the exception of Mrs. Ora C. Hudson, who has been ill but is now recovering. Visitors were Mr. and Mrs. Jefferson of South Omaha and Mrs. Anna Reed of this city. After business luncheon was served. Covers were laid for fifteen. Mrs. S. H. Dorsey is still confined to her bed at her residence, 3643 Parker street. Mrs. Cordellia Winn one of the national secretaries of the Y. W. C. A. who was an Omaha visitor last week in the interest of the local "Y" left Friday night enroute to New York Miss Margaret LaCour has resigned her position as cashier of the Co-operative Workers of America. The Colored Commercial Club has removed from Columbia Hall to 2124 North Twenty-fourth street over Jenkins' barber shop. TO OMHA FOR WESTERN TRI Mr. and Mrs. Charles Tyus, composers of the popular song hit "I'm Free Single and Disengaged," which is having a large sale and being featured by Sophie Tucker on the Orpheum Circuit with great success, have just returned from the west. Mrs. Tyus is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Walker of 2524 Patrick avenue, for whom Mr. and Mrs. Tyus have just purchased through A. J. Davis a beautiful modern home at Twenty-fifth and Maple streets. Mr. and Mrs. Tyus are called to Chicago by the publishers of their song, Ted Brown Music Co., with whom they expect to place other numbers now in preparation. MUSICAL CLUB ORGANIZED MUSICAL CLUB ORGANIZED The Musical Club which was organized by Mrs. Florentine Pinkston, hei's first meeting last Friday night at the Y. W. C. A. The following program was rendered: "Life of Handel" by Frances Gordon; instrumental solo Ernestine Singleton; "Life of Goddard" Mrs. J. F. Smith; instrumental solo, Lyle Johnson; "Life of Chaimade" Mrs. Sina Brown. The next meeting will be held April 22. DRS. SINGLETON HOLD RECEPTION Scores and scores of visitors availed themselves last Sunday afternoon and evening of attending the formal opening of the Singleton Bros. Dental Parlors on North Twenty-fourth street. Nothing but words of praise and commendation for this beautiful suite of offices was heard on all sides. The public opening and reception was a delightful affair. FORMER OMAHANS VISIT CITY Mesdames Fanny Cooper, better known to Omahans as Fanny Warren, and Mrs. William Wiley, both of Chicago, and residents of Omaha for many years arrived in the city last Saturday to visit old friends. The Mrs. illness she had not learned until she arrived in the city. They were the guests, while here, of Mrs. M. C. Stephenson, 2212 North Twenty-fifth street. They were given permission to see Mrs. Johnson, who by her physician's orders is being kept quiet, before leaving the city. They left for Chicago Wednesday night. WORD ABOUT THE PRINTING SITUATION It is very necessary to inform our readers that owing to disturbed conditions in the printing trade, some difficulty may be experienced in getting out The Monitor on time. Before things are adjusted it may be necessary to curtail the amount of news published each week. Special articles may have to be held over. There is to be a general strike May 1st. Our own printers, the Waters-Barnhart Printing Company, have been the first large firm in the city to take drastic action in anticipation of this strike. The cost of publication is now almost prohibitive and the demand for an increase in wage spells disaster to publications if granted. It is believed that within the next sixty days normaly with justice to all will be secured. CAMP FIRE NOTES Group Ocowasin entertained Mrs. Ferguson and the three girls of her group who hiked from Lincoln at a supper Monday evening. The girls played games during the afternoon. The Misses Ione Brown and Robby Turner were hostesses for the monthly social meeting Friday afternoon. Games, songs and stories formed the afternoon's entertainment. BOY SCOUTS—TROUP 23 Group 23, Boy Scouts, meet every Friday night at the Colored Commercial Club rooms. Dr Craig Morris is working hard to make this the best troupe in the city. Dr. W. W. Peeble is chairman of the Executive Committee. N. W. C. A. NOTES The N. W. C. A. met at the home on Pinkney street, Wednesday, April 6, with a large attendance. Gratification at the improvement of the building by painting and the installation of electric lights was expressed by all. The home is comfortable and attractive now, but more room is needed. Thanks are given to all who helped to make the improvements possible. All outstanding Easter envelopes should be handed in at once, so that a full report may be made at next month's meeting. The President has appointed the following standing committees for the year: Financial and purchasing—Mesdanes W. H. Mortimer, Charles Solomon and Nettie Fredericks; House—Mesdames J. H. Smith, J. H. Turner, W. A. Davis and W. F. Botts; Investigating—Mesdames Laura Hicks, Anthony McCorkle and Tillie Simpson; Entertainment—Mesdames H. W. Black, B. Napier and Lena Moore. We wish to thank the Industrial Eight Club for the beautiful scrim curtains for the sitting room. DEALERS IN NARCOPICS SENT TO LEAVENWORTH Ole W. Jackson, Roy Alexander, Jim Bell, Sidney Allen, Harry Chew and Jake Batam, who plead guilty to dealing in narcotics, have been sentenced by Judge Munger of the United States District court to fifteen months at Fort Laworth. Y. W. C. A. NOTES Good times come with good health. 'Fitness of body and mind increases beauty, grace, self-reliance and leadership. This is Health Week at the Y. W. C. A. The lecture on "Health and Personality" by Dr. Abby Virginia Holmes, Monday evening was very teresting and instructive. That the ladies are giving more careful and thoughtful attention to the promotion of better health and the elimination of unnecessary ailments was shown in the foot clinics, Tuesday evening. Two ladies passed the examination with a grade of A minus (A—). The shoe exhibit was fine. Thanks to the Ground Gripper Shoe Co., 1414 Farnam street for the use of sample shoes to demonstrate the proper styles of footwear. Miss Clayda Williams, national secretary of Recreation from New York is with us for a few days. She is assisting in the health program and will have charge of General Recreation on Thursday evening. The Association is fortunate in having two national workers during the two weeks. Mr. J. H. Moss donated his services to the association and now we have a highly polished floor in the Recreation room. It is fine so be careful how you walk. Mrs. C. P. Lynch gave the association $3.13 from the bonus receipts of the Mazola Oil demonstration which we appreciate. Come to vesper services from 4 to 5 Sunday, April 17. An interesting program is promised by the Religious Committee. EPISCOPAL CHURCH OF ST. PHILIP THE DEACON The Sunday morning congregations are growing steadily. So also is the Sunday school. The vestry is about to take some much-needed improvements. The Woman's Auxiliary met this week with Mrs. J. F. Smith on Manderson street. Next week's meeting will be with Mrs. Schwein on Franklin street. The Altar Guild, Mrs. Dana Murphy president, held an interesting meeting Tuesday night with Miss Anna Logan. The Girls' Friendly Society held its regular weekly meeting at the rectory Monday afternoon. PILGRIM BAPTIST Rev. Wm. Franklin, Pastor. The revival has been a brilliant success. The first week witnessed forty-six converts and twenty-six additional members, making a total of seventy-two up to Monday night. The Rev. W. H. Young, Topeka, Kas. is a prince of preachers. He is delivering the gospel in a most profound manner, making it so plain that none need err. Mrs. Wm. Franklin, the wife of our esteemed pastor, is home again after spending several months with her people in Detroit. She was accompanied by her mother. Her health is somewhat improved. Prof. J. W. Dacus, the genial Gen. Supt. of the school, is all smiles nowadays; he has at his home a big bouncing boy. Mother and child are doing well. Mr. Herbert Stevens, 2418 Seward Street, is on the sick list. Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Adams, 1313 North 26th Street, served dinner Sunday to the Rev. W. H. Young, who is conducting the revival; Rev. Wm. Franklin, pastor; Rev. J. D. Crum, assistant pastor; and Mrs. Patton. See Mrs Jessie Mae Winston for papers. S. PAUL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH The church was comfortably filled Sunday morning, and the address on the life and work of Booker T. Washington was listened to with much interest. The Rev. W. H. Kearns, D.D., synodical superintendent of missions for the Synod of Nebraska, and District Secretary of the New Era Movement, was present, and assisted in the services. He also gave words of encouragement, insisting that the congregation emulate the outstanding characteristics of punctuality and determination portrayed in the life of Washington. The Christian Endeavor Society was exceptionally interesting under the leadership of Miss Jennie Hieronymous. Remarks by Miss Thomas and Miss Usher were very good indeed. Next Sunday's topic is "How Can We Improve Our Recreation?" 1 Cor. 10:23, 34; 31-33; 11.1. Miss Theodocia Taylor will lead the meeting. THE PHI DELTA CLUB The Phi Delta Club met last Wednesday evening at the residence of Miss Ethel Jones, 2811 Caldwell street. Plans were made for the entertainment of the mothers of the members of the club on Mothers Day. The remainder of the evening was spent in fancy sewing after which a luncheon was served. PAUL F. STEINWENDER, Atty. PROBATE NOTICE In the matter of the estate of Henry Buford, deceased Butford, deceased. Notice is hereby given that the creditors of the said deceased will meet the administratrix of said estate, before me, county judge, at the county court room, in said county, on the 19th day of May, 1921, and on the 19th day of July, 1921, at 9 o'clock a.m., each day, for the purpose of presenting their claims for examination, adjustment and allowance. Three months are allowed for the creditors to present their claims, from the 16th day of April, 1921. BRYCE CRAWFORD, 4t County Judge. THE MONITOR SOUTH SIDE LOCALS Mrs. Veryle and Mrs. Pearl Fletcher gave a birthday dinner Sunday at the home of their parents 4416 So. 16th street, celebrating the 72nd day of their father, Mr. Richard Price. Mr. Leland Green of Sioux City left Monday after a brief visit as guest of Mr. Lonnie Carter 2508 M street. The Rev. Mr. Taggart has been in Council Bluffs for a week assisting the Rev. Mr. Davis, pastor of the Beulah Baptist church in carrying on a two weeks' revival. Mrs. Nettie Moss was reported as ill at her home last week. Miss Marie Williams of Illinois was the Sunday guest of Miss Tucker. Mrs. Mabel West, 36th Z street entertained the Rev. Mr. Botts and the ministers assisting in carrying on the revival at the Zion Baptist church at dinner Wednesday at her home. Mr. Max Pope of Chicago spent Saturday visiting with Friends in Omaha some of whom are Dr. Jones and Dr. Northcross. Mr. Riley Williams who has been quite ill all winter is able to be up and about again. THE N. A. A. C. P. HOLDS IMPORTANT MEETING The Omaha Branch held an interesting meeting last Sunday afternoon at Mt. Moriah Baptist church. Species on unity were given by J. R. Lemma, President Black and others. The peaage cases in Georgia were also discussed. The next meeting will be held Sunday afternoon at Pleasant Green Baptist church, Twenty-second and Paul street. The public is cordially invited to be present. SIOUX CITY NEWS The Rev. P. M. Lewis, pastor of the Malone A. M. E. church held quarterly meeting for the P. E. Rev. Thomas B. Stovall at the A. M. E. church in Council Bluffs, Ia. on Sunday, April 10. Rev. A. Smith and Rev. Mr. Atlus of the M. E. church filled the pulpit here morning and evening. Prof. Brown representing an Industrial School at Pine Bluff, Ark. spoke at Malone A. M. E. church Sunday, and at Mt. Zion Baptist church Tuesday evening. Plans are on foot to organize a combination Y. M. C. A. and also a Y. W. C. A. under the name of a Provisional Home. Doctor R. A. Dobson and Rev. Mr. Williams of Haddock Chapel are the prime movers. A "Get-Together" meeting addressed by the President of the Morning Side College and Rev. Mr. Williams will be held in the future. Phone Ty. 897 Notary Public In Office N. W. WARE ATTORNEY & COUNSELOR at LAW Practice In Both State and Federal Courts Office: Booker T. Washington Hotel, 19th and California St., Omaha, Neb. MELCHOR--Druggist The Old Reliable Tel. 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Pharmacy South 260 g Reduction GRADE LINE Varnishes, Etc. aint Co. of America SATURDAY at Department pts, per lb. ..... 26 m Hams and Bacon, ..... 45 nds. telephone. : You O THE RUSH Classified Advertising RATES-4 cents a word for single insertions; 2 cents a word for two or more insertions. No advertisement taken for more than 30 cents. Cash must accompany advertisement. One room for rent, for only, 2810 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. FOR SALE—House and lot, 2912 2912 Ersikine 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—Light housekeeping rooms, furnished. Web. 1529. 2t FOR RENT—Newly furnished rooms. 2427 Lake St. Call Web. 1256. Five and 2 St. rooms for housekeeping; modern; reasonable. Reference. No children. 1445 No. 19th St. 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. 1762 N. 26th St. Web. 4753. 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 4379. For Rent. —974 South 27th. Two unfurnished rooms for man and wife only. Tel. Harney 7320.—1t For Sale. —Combination barber shop and pool hall. Five barber chairs and six pool tables, located in the heart of Kansas City's "Black Belt" an old and well established business. Inspection welcomed. Living rooms in the building. Paying investment. Must sell. Owner going into new line. Address "G" care The Call, 1311 East 18th street, Kansas City, Mo. LODGE DIRECTORY G. U. O. OF O. F., Missouri Valley Lodge No. 9915. Meets every second and fourth Thursday nights each month at 24th and Charles Sts. J. D. DRUM, N. G. M. L. HUNTER, P. N. F. W. B. TURNER, P. S. JENKINS CHANGES PRICES P. H. JENKINS. ..... I desire to announce that I have returned to my pre-war prices in my barber shop—hair cuts 35c, shaves 15c Our policy has always been to maintain a high standard up-to-date barber shop and to use only the very highest type of workmen obtainable. Those of you who have visited our shop know this to be the truth. Our men are those of long experience in the work. They know their job. Furthermore, we keep sanitary surroundings by keeping everything perfectly clean. This includes house, barbers, furniture and linen. This shop has no pool hall in connection with it. Anyone who wishes to be served without fear of being molested by noise and loose language, can find satisfaction here. It costs no more, but you get the best service. Don't forget the prices—Hair Cut 35c Shaves 15c. All work strictly guaranteed. We respectfully solicit your patronage. U-R next. Thank you. JENKINS BARBER SHOP, P. H. Jenkins, Prop. 2122 North 24th St. Webster 2095. Liberty Drug Co. EVERYBODY'S DRUG STORE A full line of San Tox guaranteed preparations. We Deliver Anywhere. Webster 0336 1004 No. 24th St. 2516 Lake St. Webster 0248 THE WESTERN FUNERAL HOME SILAS JOHNSON, Owner LICENSED EMBALMER and FUNERAL DIRECTOR SLOGAN: Betsy Ross Bread MAGIC HAIR GROWER AND STRAIGHTENING OIL J. The most wonderful hair preparation on the market. When we say Magic Hair we do not exaggerate, as you can see great results in the first few treatments. We guarantee Magic Hair Grower to stop the hair at once from falling out and breaking off; making hair, stubborn hair soft and silky. Magic Hair Grower grows hair on bald places of the head. If you use these preparations once you will never be without them. Magic Hair Grower and Straightening Oil are manufactured by Mesdames South and Johnson. We also do scalp treating. Magic Hair Grower, 50c. Straightening Oil, 35s. Allorders promptly filled; send 10c for postage. Money must accompany The most wonderful hair preparation on the market. When we say Magic we do not exaggerate, as you can see great results in the first few treatments. We guarantee Magic Hair Grower to stop the hair at once from falling out and breaking off; making harsh, stubborn hair soft and silky. Magic Hair Grower grows hair on bald places of the head. If you use these preparations once you will never be without them. Magic Hair Grower and Straightening Oil are manufactured by Meidames South and Johnson. We also do scalp treating. Magic Hair Grower, 50c. Straightening Oil, 35c. All orders promptly filled; send 10c for postage. Money must accompany all orders. Agents wanted—Write for particulars. We carry everything in the latest fashionable hair goods at the lowest prices. We make swifteas, puffs, transformation curls, coronet braids, and combs made to order, matching all shades a specialty. Send samples of hair with all orders. 2416 Blondo St., Omaha, Neb. Telephone Webster 889 Preparations and SKIN" your particular beauty requirements Nile Queen Preparation "FOR HAIR and SKIN" Scientifically manufactured to meet your particular beauty req THE MASTER OF BEAUTY Nile Queen Preparations "FOR HAIR and SKIN" NILE QUEEN Wonder Bleach NILE QUEEN Hair Beautifier NILE QUEEN Cold Cream NILE QUEEN Vanishing Cream NILE QUEEN Liquid Cold Cream NILE QUEEN Face Powder Pink, Flesh, White, Brunette and Cream Brown 50c EACH POSTAGE 5c EXTRA The country-wide demand for NILE QUEEN preparations has so great that they are on sale at most drug stores and first class shops. If your dealer or agent cannot supply you, send us his name with your order. FREE - Beauty Book KASHMIR CHEMICAL CO. 3423 Indiana Avenue Dept. 52 Chicago, BE QUEEN preparations has become most drug stores and first class beauty cannot supply you, send FREE - Beauty Book FREE HEMICAL CO. pt. 52 Chicago, Illinois The country-wide demand for NILE QUEEN preparations has become so great that they are on sale at most drug stores and first class beauty shops. If your dealer or agent cannot supply you, send us his name with your order. FREE - Beauty Book FREE KASHMIR CHEMICAL CO. 3423 Indiana Avenue Dept. 52 Chicago, Illinois "ONE RAZOR BLADE A YEAR" TARANTELLA Whiskers Are a Man's Own Fault! A Twist of the Wrist Does it! The Universal Safety Razor Blade Sharpener for all makes of razors TARANTELLA -REGISTERED U. S. PATENT OFFICE- Is a simple device for stropping and honing Safety razor blades. It will sharpen the dullest blade in thirty seconds It is inexpensive and cannot get out of order. It tickles the timid shaver and averts the wearing of wiry whiskers. ASK YOUR DEALER or send $3.00, stating make of blade to TARANTELLA COMPANY PULITZER BLDG. NEW YORK Headquarters For MME. JOHNSON AND SOUTH ```markdown ``` ```markdown ``` THE MONITOR MONITOR CLASSIFIED WATCH $ Forty-Three Hundred $ Paid to Omaha people in Benefits. THE NEBRASKA STATE Health & Accident Ins. Co. 116 So. 14th St. Doug. 5575 Sporting Goods The TOWNSEND GUN CO. Sporting, Outing and Athletic Goods 1514 Farnam St. Douglas 0870 EVANS MODEL LAUNDRY Forty-five years in the business 11th & Douglas Douglas 0242 RAVITZ & STILLMAN Fancy Groceries and Vegetables Fresh Fish Daily 1701 N. 24th St. Webster 5662 EMERSON'S LAUNDRY The Laundry That Suits All 1301 No. 24th St. Web. 0820 LENA R. CURRY Voice Culturist Individual Instruction 2531 Maple St. Webster 1806 For Painting, Repairing and Window Washing Call STEPHENS Successors to ADAM HAIGHT DRUG COMPANY 24th and Lake Streets Web. 0609 FREE DEL C. J. CARLSON Shoes and Gents' Furnishings 1514 No. 24th St. Omaha, Neb. We Have a Complete Line of FLOWER, GRASS AND GARDEN Seeds Bulba, Hardy Perennials, Poultry Supplies Fresh cut flowers always on hand 119 N. 16th St. Opp. Post Office Phone Douglas 977 Subscribe for The Monitor. I USE Dentlo DO YOU USE Dentlo? A family eating at a table. 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 very Hom W. J. CATTIN CO. PLUMBING, GAS AND STEAM FITTING 910 N. 24th St. Douglas 1625 Brown's Place Lake and 27th Street SPECIAL CHICKEN DINNER NER SUNDAYS AND THURSDAYS Phone Webster 3247 I. Brown, Prop. Diamond Theatre Friday, April 15 "The Son of Tarzan" No. 6 Tom Moore in "A Man and His Money" Saturday, April 16 Wm. S. Hart in "The Desert Man" A 2-reel Universal Comedy Sunday, April 17 Douglas Fairbanks in "Arizona" Kinograms Mermaid Comedy "A Seaside Siren" Monday, April 18 "Fighting Fate" No. 9 "Flaming Disk" No. 8 Last Episode 2-Reel Comedy Tuesday, April 19 "King of the Circus" No. 15 Edith Roberts in "The Unknown Wife" Star Comedy Wednesday and Thursday, April 20-21 Priscilla Dean in "Outside The Law" This is an eight-reel super-production and by far out classes anything we have shown this year. Only once in a blue moon have you a chance to see a picture of this kind at your local theatre. Don't miss it. Owing to the great length of the picture we will be compelled to open fifteen minutes earlier than usual on these two days. Petersen & Michelsen Hardware Co. GOOD HARDWARE 2408 N St. Tel. South 162 RIALTO MUSIC SHOP 1416 DOUGLAS ST A A "Sincerely Yours" . We use Collins Ultraline Photographic Mountings Photographic Mountings re-War Price Sale Don't miss our big sale on Can Goods. We have real bargains, yet save you car fare. SUGAR, 10 lbs. for.....89c LAUNDRY SOAP, 10 cakes for.....42c TALL CANS CREAM, per can.....10c CORN, PEAS, TOMATOES, per can.....10c OATMEAL, per package.....11c WE ARE OPEN SATURDAYS—CLOSED SUNDAYS FREE DELIVERY EVERYWHERE Pre-W Don't miss our big and yet save you car fa SUGAR, 10 B LAUNDRY SO TALL CANS CORN, PEAS, OATMEAL, po WE ARE OPEN FREE Pre-War Price Sale Don't miss our big sale on Can Goods. We have real bargains, and yet save you car fare. WE ARE OPEN SATURDAYS- CLOSED SUNDAYS FREE DELIVERY EVERYWHERE Ravitz & Stillman GROUND 1701 North 24th Street Dunhail 314 South 1 Woodmen of GROCERY AND MEAT MARKET North 24th Street Telephone Webster 5662 Dunham & Dunham ..Tailors... 314 South 14th St., Opposite Paxton Hotel Woodmen of the World Bldg., Ground Floor Dunham & Dunham ..Tailors.. 314 South 14th St., Opposite Paxton Hotel Woodmen of the World Bldg., Ground Floor Telephone Douglas 3701 OMAHA, NEB GOOD GROCERIES ALWAYS C. P. WESIN GROCERY CO. Also Fresh Fruits and Vegetables. 2005 Cuming St. Telephone Douglas 1098 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 BUY A LOT FASTEST GROWING CITY IN AMERICA AND WATCH YOUR INVESTMENT INCREASE IN VALUE PHONE TYLER 4090 Mail Orders a Specialty IT doesn't take much courage to ask for a picture, but my, how men dislike to do it. Make it easier for him. Let us put all of your personality into a portrait. It will need no other message than "Sincerely Yours." We aim to produce even more than a perfect portrait and are usually successful. Butters Studio 1306 NORTH 24th ST. Webster 6701