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LIBERIA DISTRICTS HAVE BEEN PLACED UNDER MARTIAL LAW WE'RE LIFTING BETTER LIFT ALSO 5c a Copy M'RARY IS MULCT $40,000 SETTLING SUIT OR DAMAGES Wealthy North Carolina Who Was Sued By Varner is nation of Wife's Affection I Sum to Stop Sense Trial CAN'T RETURN TO LEXINGTON Friends Fear Mob Violence Should McRary Return South to Settle Business Affairs CINCINNATI, O., Sept. 22.—It has leaked out that Baxter McRary, wealthy citizen of Lexington, N. C., put up $40,000 in order to settle out of court suits of H. B. Varner, white, against him for alienating the affections of Mrs. Varner. Of this amount, $20,000, it is said, will be paid to Varner's lawyers, and the remaining $20,000 to Mr. McRary's lawyers and to pay the court costs. Varner is also said to have put up $50,000, $25,000 of which goes to his wife and the remainder to pay her attorney's fees and court costs. It is reported that Mr. McRary feels that he has saved $60,000 by settling the case out of court. The whites it is said, had planned to ruin him by so arranging matters with Mrs. Varner, his only witness, that she would not testify. Altogether they planned to make the cost $100,000. Not Safe in Lexington Not Safe in Lexington Dr. I. Garland Penn, friend of Mr. McRary and an official of the M. E. Church, in which Mr. McRary is an ardent worker, has just returned from Lexington, N. C., and reports that it is not safe for Mr. McRary to return home yet. Mr. McRary, himself, is anxious to go back because of his poor health here and because his business affairs are tied up in his home city. Mob violence, however, is threatened, should he return. The case attracted considerable publicity last spring when Varner sued his wife for divorce and sued Mr. McRary for $50,000 damages charging him with stealing his wife's affections. NEBRASKA CONFERENCE HAS SUCCESSFUL MEETING Lincoln Gives Warm Welcome to Methodists From Several States The first Nebraska Conference convened in Lincoln, Neb., Sept. 14-21; there were some forty ministers and laymen from Omaha, Kansas City, Leavenworth, Atchison, and other towns of eastern Nebraska. The session was held in the A. M. E. Church, Bishop H. B. Parks, D. D. presiding. The session was opened promptly and routine business rapidly dispatched. Wednesday night a large congregation assembled to listen to addresses of welcome by Rev. A. J. McAllister of the M. E. Church, Clyde W. Malone of the A.M. E. Church and Mrs. E. J. Edwards, which were responded to by Rev. Mr. Barksdale, Bishop Parks, and others. The choir rendered splendid music. There was much doing along business lines during the whole session. Many sermons were delivered which will not be soon forgotten. Rev. Mr. Barksdale delivered a great lecture on Saturday night, depicting the history of the A. M. E. Church from its infancy. It was highly appreciated by all. Bishop H. B. Parks delivered one of his inspiring sermons Sunday morning with a large congregation in attendance. A free-will offering of $55 was taken up. Sunday School was held in the afternoon and was attended by many of the visitors. Memorial services were held at 3:30 P. M. conducted by Rev. O. J. Buckhardt and the following deceased ones were eulogized by the ministers. Rev. Mr. Griffin, Kansas City, Kans. spoke of Sister Smith. Rev. Mr. Tucker of Atchison, spoke of Bishop Tyree. Rev. J. S. Payne, P. E., spoke on Rev. Wm. H. Prince. Rev. W. B. Johnson of Kansas City, spoke on Rev. Geo. W. Brown. Rev. H. D. Rhone, a young minister of Penn, then delivered a sermon and received many congratulations. The conference met early Sunday night, listened to a sermon by Rev. Dr. Griffin of Kansas City then appointments of pastors were in order. Many members of the conference complimented the hospitality shown them here. PORTERS TO REPLACE WHITE CONDUCTORS NASHVILLE, Tenn., Sept. 22.—It is reported here that the Pullman company has plans under way, whereby white Pullman conductors are to be replaced by colored porters, to collect fares and to preform other duties on Southern lines. THE MONITOR SOUTHERN WOMEN AGAINST LYNCHING Prominent Social and Civil Leaders Forsee Ruin of Constitutional Ideals Unless Lawlessness Is Restrained. PROTEST DOUBLE STANDARD Pledad For the Creation of Public Sentiment Which Will Change Conditions And Protect All Women. ATLANTA, Ga., Sept. 16. "We find in our hearts no extenuation for crime, be it violation of womanhood, mob violence, or the illegal taking of human life," declares a statement just issued by a special section of Georgia State Committee on Inter-Racial Cooperation, composed entirely of women, which has just been organized here to banish all groups which would take into their own hands the execution of justice and to set up a single standard of morals both in the white and the colored races. This appeal condemns the protection of womanhood by criminal methods, asserting "if there is any crime more dangerous than another it is that crime that strikes at the root of and undermines constituted authority, breaks all laws and restraints of civilization, substitutes mob violence and masked irresponsibility for established justice and deprives ociety of a sense of protection against barbarism." Resolutions adopted at the organization meeting outline the scope of the committee's activities and acknowledge the responsibility of sharing with all good citizens "the duty of emphasizing and perpetuating the ideals of our fathers in the founding of this commonwealth in wisdom, justice and moderation." Then follows the appeal to the public at large to uphold public officials in the discharge of their duties, "to recognize the forces which are undermining our life, and speedily to banish self-constituted groups and agencies which presume to usurp authority, set aside the dignity of the law and constitute themselves the presecutors, jurors, judges and executors of suspected criminals." "We have a deep sense of appreciation for the chivalry of men who would give their lives for the purity and safety of women", they declare. "Yet we feel constrained to declare our convictions concerning the methods sometimes employed in this supposed protection. We find in our hearts no extenuation for crime, be it violation of womanhood, mob violence or the illegal taking of human life. "We are convinced that if there is any one crime more dangerous than another, it is that crime which strike at the root of, and undermines constituted authority, breaks all laws and restraints from civilization, substitute mob violence and masked irresponsibility for established justice and deprives society of a sense of protection against barbarism. "Therefore, we believe that false appeal can be made to Southern manhood that the mob violence is necessary for the protection of womenhood, or that he brutal practice of lynching and burning of human beings is an expression of chivalry. We believe that these methods are no protection to anything or anybody, but that they jeopardize every right and every security that we possess. "The double standard of morals, which society passively permits is rapidly producing results that imperil the future integrity of our national life and we are persuaded that this problem can never be solved as long as there is a double standard for men and women of any race. We appeal for the creation of a public sentiment which will no longer submit to this condition and declare ourselves for the protection of womanhood of whatever race. "We are convinced that if there is ever to be a solution of the race problem there must be an intensive and sustained campaign to instruct whites and Negroes to respect both moral and civil law. Therefore, we recommend that all people give themselves to a definite study of these vital matters relating to justice and righteousness and that the press, pulpit, platform and school endeavor to lead public thought in bringing about a state of public opinion that will compel the protection of the purity of both races." Among the women in the newly organized body are: Mrs. A. W. Lawton, of Savannah, who is chairman of the special women's section; Mrs. W. A. Turner of Newman, secretary; Mrs. Samuel M. Inman, Mrs. Emily McDougall, Mrs. J. H. McEachern, Mrs. Beaumont Davison, Miss Rosa Woodberry, Mrs. C. N. Downey, Mrs. W. A. Albright, Mrs. W. Frank Smith, Mrs A NATIONAL WEEKLY NEWSPAPER DEVOTED TO THE INTERESTS OF COLORED AMERICANS THE REV. JOHN ALBERT WILLIAMS, Editor OMAHA, NEBRASKA, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 1921. SMITHVILLE, TEX., PROHIBITS PARADE OF MASKED MEN SMITHVILLE, Tex., Sept. 16. Fearing a contemplated parade of the Ku Klux Klan would cause racial friction, the Council has adopted an ordinance prohibiting masked bodies of men from using the streets. Parades by Klansmen in other cities have been held recently without interference. BISHOP SCOTT SPEAKS AT GROVE METHODIST Prominent Prelate Who Has Travelled Widely Tells of Improving Conditions in the Southland That the South has improved in its relation to the colored people since the large migration from that section was a statement made by Bishop I. B. Scott, Grove M. E. church Tuesday night. Bishop Scot who for many years was editor of the Southwestern Christian Advocate of New Orleans, and has written a bright chapter in missionary work in Africa and in the South is one of the outstanding figures of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Before beginning his sermon on "Prevailing Prayer," which was one of the instruction and effectiveness, the bishop expressed his pleasure at being present and asked how many of the congregation were from the South. Two-thirds of those present raised their hands. He then told them of the improved conditions. "The South has improved, since you left," said the bishop "in its relation to the colored people. I do not mean that there are no abuses, no mistreatment; but that there is an element and a constantly increasing element who are seeing to it that colored people are being better treated. Inter-racial committees are conferring together for the righting of wrongs. You have helped South by leaving and you have helped the North by buying homes and putting "the go into your northern brethren. Stay North and continue to be progressive and thrifty citizens." In his sermon he stressed the need of prayer in every life and plead for a restoral of family prayer. The Rev. Charles W. Savidge; the Rev. Saunders pastor of Grove and the Rev. Dr. Logan took part in the services, the latter introducing Bishop Scott. OMAHA IN NATIONAL COLORED BASE BALL LEAGUE NEXT YEAR Omaha will be represented by two son if the plans of Secretary "Mike" organized base ball teams next sea. Finn of the Omaha Western league club materializes. It is the plan of Finn to organize a colored team in this city. Should one be formed—and all present indications are that it will—Omaha will become a member of the National Colored Base Ball League, which is composed of Chicago, Detroit, Kansas City, St. Louis and at the present time Cincinnati. However, the latter city is going to drop out of the league thereby allowing Omaha the vacant franchise. The colored teams will play in Omaha only during the absence of the Omaha Buffaloes, according to Secretary "Mike". John Donaldson of the Kansas City Monarchs, considered one of the best colored base ball players in the country, has been secured to manage the Omaha colored team. Donaldson will take up his new duties next season. Leslie Wilkinson, manager of the Kansas Monarchs and formerly connected with the All-Nations base ball club, is instrumental in assisting Omaha to get a franchise in the league. NEWSPAPERS NOTING OF COLORED AMERICANS (By The Associated Negro Press). WASHINGTON, D. C., Sept. 22.—The great daily newspaper of the United States have begun to give special notice to the remarkable political conditions existing at this time among Colored Americans. The alarming and significant feature is brought out that the undenied policy of "Lily Whitism" adopted by the Administration and the Republican Party, promises to nausee reflex indignation in eastern and western states where "Negro votes count." The Washington, D. C. Star, an Administration newspaper, calls attention to the fact that never before in the history of politics has there been such a state of affairs twelve months before the next Congressional election, and states that "This is bound to attract attention and lead to some sort of expression as to its national value and significance. Archibald Davis, Mrs. M. Ashby Jones; Mrs. H. C. Phipps, of Atlanta; Mrs. W. J. Neel, of Cartersville; Mrs. Z. I. Fitzpatrick, of Thomasville; Mrs. C. C. Hinton of Macon; Mrs. T. J. Woofter, of Athens; Mrs. Hazen Smith of La Grange, and Mrs. Luke Johnson of Griffin. AFRICAN BLOOD BROTHERHOOD AGAINST GARVEY Pan-African Congress Ridicules His "Back to Africa Movement" and Jamaican Leader Draws Fires of Opponent U. N. I. A. OPPOSES P. A. C. Cyril Briggs Speaking for Brotherhood. Says Garvey Twists DuBois Demand for Race Equality NEW YORK CITY, Sept. 22.—Marcus Garvey, head of the U. N. I. A. and president of the Black Star Line faces criticism from a new source. Last week the Pan African Congress, in Brussels, ridiculed his, "Back to Africa Movement," as an impractical dream. Replying to this statement of the Congress which was evidently written by Dr. W. E. B. DuBois, the Honorable Marcus Garvey discusses racial equality and thereby drew the fire from the African Blood Brotherhood, known as a peace-loving but red blooded organization created to afford immediate protection and ultimate delivery of Negroes everywhere. Mr. Garvey's statement replying to Dr. DuBois was printed in the New York World last Friday and is as follows: "The Universal Negro Improvement Association stands in opposition to the Pan-African Congress and to the leadership of DuBois because they seek to bring about a destruction of the black and white races by the social amalgamation of both. The Dr. DuBois group believe that Negroes should settle down in communities of whites and by social contact and missegenation bring about a new type. The Universal Negro Improvement Association believes that both races have separate and distinct social destinies, that each and every race should develop on its own social lines, and that any attempt to bring about the amalgamation of any two opposite races is a crime against nature." Speaking for the African Blood Brotherhood, Cyril V. Briggs declared today, Marcus Garvey in trying to answer DuBois repudiation of his ideas, twists DuBois' demand for racial equality in to a demand for "social equality" (whatever that is!) and appeals to the worst prejudices and passions of certain whites. MOVEMENT ON FOOT FOR BRANCH Y. M. C. A. Rev. J. Felton Bryant, Who Has Had Successful Career, Sent to City as First Secretary of Branch Plans for a Branch of the Y. M. C. A. for Colored men have been under discussion for some months. Substantial progress has been made to the extent that an executive committee has been organized and the National Association has sent the Rev. J. Felton Bryant, of Painesville, Ohio, who has been a successful "Y" worker as first secretary of the Branch. Mr. Bryant will thoroughly survey the field and do such preliminary work as may be J. Felton Bryant deemed advisable before a definite location of and steps for securing a building will be taken. Mr. Bryant, who is a regularly ordained Congregational minister is a graduate of Oberlin College and took a post graduate course at Yale. He served for nineteen months in army "Y" work overseas. He has had a most successful career in the ministry and as a social and Y. M. C. A. worker. Upon his leaving Painesville, for Omaha, the local paper spoke in most complimentary terms of his work there. A few months ago Mr. Bryant was married to Miss Margaret L. Jones, the accomplished daughter of Dr. W. T. Jones of Newport News, Va. Mrs. Bryant, prior to her marriage was engaged in educational work at Tuskegee. The Monitor extends cordial welcome to these Christian workers who have come among us and wishes them every success. ASSISTS NEW YORK WORLD FIGHT KLAN National Office N. A. A. C. P. Place Important Data And Information in Hands of Great Metropolitan Daily Waging War On Kluxies N. A. A. C. P. FIRST TO ACT National Association For Advancement of Colored People Responsible for Awakening Nation NEW YORK, Sept. 22—James Weldon Johnson, Secretary of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, makes the following statement: "Just one year ago one of the staff officers of the National Association wrote a letter to the headquarters of the Ku Klux Klan in Atlanta and in reply received an application for membership blank and some literature of the Klan. This was the beginning of the fight which the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People has kept up against the Ku Klux Klan ever since. Secures Information After considerable correspondence we secured enough information regarding the Klan to give wide spread publicity to it and to show its real purposes. We placed the evidence that we had gathered into the hands of the Mayor of the City of New York, Governor of New York State, Police Commissioner of New York and the District Attorney's Office, and also into the hands of the Department of Justice at Washington. Later a member of our office staff made the trip to Ocoee, Florida, and investigated the Ku Klux Klan riots in that town in which twenty-five to forty colored people were killed. Holds First The first mass meeting in New York against the Ku Klux Klan was held under the auspices of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People on the 3rd of January. The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People has not only fought the Ku Klux Klan from its National Office and through its branches by publicity, by mass meeting and by appealing to the authorities, it has also fought the Klan as it is glorified in the infamous moving picture, "The Birth of a Nation." In return the Klan through its organ, The Searchlight, launched a vicious attack against the N. A. A. C. P. and used every means in its power to intimidate members of the Association in the South. This fight of a year waged by the Association has at last borne fruit and the battle has been taken up by a great and powerful champion, The New York World, And The World is dealing the Ku Klux Klan its death blow. Twenty other prominent newspapers in various sections of the country are associated with The World in giving publicity to the inside workings of this nefarious organization. Gives World Data About a little more than two months ago a representative of The World came into the National Office of the Association and told us plans for an investigation and expose which his paper was undertaking and asked us to furnish him with all the data and information possible. Our office immediately placed at his disposal its files of data, information and documents relating to the Ku Klux Klan. We are glad that we were able to render this assistance to The World in the great fight which it is carrying on. The World is performing a great service not only to the Negro but to the nation because in stamping out the Ku Klux Klan, it is conserving its institutions of law and order. The World merits the appreciation of the whole country and especially of the colored people because the destruction of the Ku Klux Klan means more to them than to anybody else. In addition the New York American has begun the publication of a series of articles exposing the Klan. The articles are written by C. Anderson Wright, former King Kleagle of the Invisible Empire of the Ku Klux Klan. In the issue of the American of September 16, Mr. Wright made the following disclosure regarding the policy of the Klan toward the N. A. A. C. P. Fear Negro Power "Another subject of serious discussion was the realization that the power of the Negro society known as the Society for the. Advancement of Colored People was becoming a great menace to the expansion of the Ku Klux Klan, as it was continually giving to the press publicity on the Klan's underhanded methods. This society was getting active in State Vol. VII. No. 13. MEASURES AGAINST KLAN EL PASO, Tex., Sept. 22.—The City Council adopted on first reading yesterday an ordinance forbidding public gatherings or demonstrations of masked persons. Permits form the Police Chief are necessary for masked balls or carnivals. Supporters of the ordinance say it is aimed at the Ku Klux Klan. TWO THOUSAND WISH PARSON GODSPEED Rev. Everard W. Daniel, Former Curate at St. Philips Goes to St. Matthew Parish, Detroit IS VALIANT RACE CHAMPION NEW YORK, Sept. 22—The Rev Everard W. Daniel, for seventeen years curate of St. Philip's Episcopal church, this city, the wealthiest congregation of colored people in the United States, was given a great ovation in Harlem Casino, Friday night September 9, at a reception given in his honor. More than 2,000 persons were in attendance to bid Father Daniel Godspeed on the eve of his departure for Detroit, Mich., where he becomes rector of the historic St. Matthew's parish of that city. During his residence in New York "the fighting curate of St. Philip's" has been a conspicuous and commanding figure in championing the rights of his people. He was in the very forefront of every movement seeking the civic betterment and constitutional rights of the race. Recently there was a breach between him and the Rev Hutchens C. Bishop, rector of St. Philip's, which led to his retirement as curate. Strong feeling has arisen in the parish over his retirement. Detroit will offer this manly priest a splendid field for spiritual and civic activities. GIVES PLEASANT PARTY Mrs. J. W. Pinkston and some of the older members, of the choir of the Church of St. Philip the Deacon gave a delightful garden party at the Pinkston residence on North Twenty-second street last Saturday night complimentary to Miss Madeline Roberts. The grounds were beautifully decorated and illuminated. The young folks enjoyed themselves in a general Bohemian manner; some indulged in dancing; some enjoyed cards and games; others invaded the studio where they sang and played. In an interesting game entitled "The Wedding of the Flowers," the answers to the several questions being a flower, the prize went to Miss Ethel Jones. NEWS OF REVOLUTION NEW YORK, N. Y., Sept. 22—Crowds in Liberty Hall Sunday, September 11 applauded the news of a revolt in India against the British. Wild applause greeted the dispatch that the Moors in Morocca hod massacred twenty-four thousand Spaniards. SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Sept. 22- Most of the hundred persons drowned in the San Gabriel river flood here were Mexicans and whites. Edw. Green was rescued after being in a tree thirty-six hours. WANTS TO SELL NEWSPAPER HUNTINGDON, W. Va., Sept. 22- Because of illness in his family, A. M. Johnson, publisher of the Times American is offering his newspaper for sale TO COLORED PATRONAGE ANNAPOLIS Md., Sept. 15.—The Star Theater, owned and operated by the J. M. L. Amusement Company is one of the theatres here catering to colored patronage. legislative work, having already succeeded in having introduced by a Negro legislator from Chicago, a bill denouncing the Klan in the Illinois Legislature. This bill was passed. It made an appeal to the citizens of Illinois to refrain from joining or associating in any manner with the Ku Klux Klan. This activity on the part of the Negro, in the judgment of Clarke, warranted prompt action, and it was decided to set up a rival organization to the Society for the Advancement of Colored People without delay. Clarke began with a Negro in his own employ, a man of unusual intelligence who was in charge of the servants on his farm on the outskirts of Atlanta. This servant enlisted the services of other Negroes as spies, and they attended the meetings of the society and reported everything that was said and done. Also these spies sought to create dissatisfaction and discord among the members of the society. This Negro phase of the Klan's activities I shall deal with in another article." GARVEYITES APPLAUD CLIMBED TREE TO $50,000 THEATRE CATERS STEADILY GROWING THANKS ALL AROUND! No. 13. Whole No. 325. TIAL LAW LIBERIA DEALS DRASTICALLY WITH HER KLUXIES African Republic Declares Martial Law In Certain Sections of Grand Bassa County and Mobilizes Her Soldiery SCORES OP MEN ARRESTED Accused Will Be Tried Before Military Courts For Many Acts of Violence And Murder. MONROVIA, Liberia, Sept. 3. There is a Ku Klux Klan here in Liberia and the Government deals harshly with it. According to the current issue of the Liberian News, secretary of State, Edwin Barclay, acting for President King who is in America, issued a proclamation recently suspending the writ of habeas corpus and declaring a certain part of Grand Bassa County under martial law. The second Liberian regiment has been mobilized and is now in camp in the County to enforce martial law. Eighty-six persons have been arrested and brought to court martial and most of them found guilty of murder in the first and second degree. Several former Americans are among the number. Under the law all guilty persons shall suffer death by being shot and their property confiscated by the state. James W. Cooper, secretary of war, has taken charge, personally, of the affected districts. All of the criminals are members of the Negee and Human Leopard Societies, who have murdered and terrorized thousands of peaceful Liberian citizens and interfered with trade and commerce. Dr. Ernest Lyon, Liberal Council General, here, when asked about the Human Leopard Society, declared it was the Liberian Ku Klux Klan. "It indicates the fact, he said, that human nature is the same everywhere." GRAND LODGE YORK RITE MASONS HELD AT SIOUX CITY Installation of officers at the Friday night meeting closed the annual convention of York Rite Masons which was in session 13-16. The delegates from all the Missouri Valley states paraded the streets of the down town section Friday afternoon. The procession was headed by Reed's Military band. Following them were the Shriners. The women's drill team acted as escorts and the Knights Templar brought up the rear. The organization has doubled its membership under the leadership of Rev. J. A. Broadax of Kansas City, who has been Grand Master for the past two years. The delegates were entertained by the members of the organization in Sioux City. They adopted resolutions of thanks to the people of Sioux City for their courtesy while there, being especially grateful to Mayor Wallace M. Short who opened the session with an address of welcome. Atchison, Kans., was selected as the place of meeting in 1922. VIRGINIA REPUBLICANS START NEWSPAPER RICHMOND, Va., Sept. 22—The Colored Republican is a new weekly newspaper established here to aid colored independent voters in securing support of the full colored ticket nominated at a State convention last week. LARGEST PUBLIC SCHOOL IN NORTH CAROLINA DURHAM, N. C., Sept. 22—The Board of A. Hermen have opened bids for a bond issue of $525,000. One hundred-fifty thousand dollars will be used to erect a school building for colored children and the remainder for a new high school building for whites. The proposed building will be the largest colored public school in North Carolina. WOMAN TURNING BLACK JULLETTE, La., Sept. 22—Bernice Godard, 18 years old, white girl, of Goversville, is suffering from Raynaud's disease which so far has caused the ends of her fingers to turn black. TWO COLORED VICTIMS OF BRIDGE DISASTER CHESTER, Pa., Sept. 15.—Two of twenty-five persons who were drowned when the Third Street bridge in Chester, Pa., fell into Chester river, are colored. They are John E. Baker 32, Garden City, N. Y., and Richard Gordy, 35, 222 Fulton St. Chester, Pa., Mrs. Travis Farrell, 230 Market Street Chester is undergoing treatment in the hospital. Whole No. 325. THE MONITOR A National Weekly Newspaper Devoted to the Interests of Colored Americans. Published Every Thursday at Omaha, Nebraska, by The Monitor Publishing Company. Entered as Second-Class Mail Matter July 2, 1915, at the Postoffice at Omaha, Neb., under the Act of March 3, 1879. THE REV. JOHN ALBERT WILLIAMS, Editor. George H. W. Bullock, Business Manager and Associate Editor. W. W. MOSELY, Associate Editor, Lincoln, Neb. SUBSCRIPTION RATES, $2.00 A YEAR; $1.25 6 MONTHS; 75c 3 MONTHS Advertising Rates Furnished Upon Application. Address, The Monitor, 204 Kaffir Block, Omaha, Neb. Telephone Douglas 3224. SOUTHERN WOMEN SPEAK W/OMEN have tremendous influence WOMEN have tremendous influence either for good or evil. Fortunately it is generally exerted on the side of good rather than of evil. This being so, The Monitor has often wondered why the women of America seemed so apathetic and so indifferent to the grave injustices and acts of violence so prevalent in this country and of which our people have been so largely the victims. We have wondered why they could be unmoved by the almost unbelievable acts of barbarism against men and women of our race. As the majority of these fliendish mournings, so cruel and inhuman that the recital of them would make the blood congeal in one's veins, occurred in the sunny Southland, we marvelled at the silence of the tenderhearted women of that section concerning these deeds of blood. It looked as though they approved. And yet we were reluctant to believe this. But at last this silence has been broken. On several occasions recently women of culture, refinement, social prestige and wealth have voiced their disapproval of such deeds in no uncertain terms. The most recent and significant was the action taken a few days ago at Atlanta Georgia, by the flower of white Southern womanhood in which they took an uncompromising stand against lynching and all acts of lawlessness and unqualifiedly demand a single standard of morals both in the white an colored races and declare themselves for the protection of womanhood of whatever race. These women make it very plain, altho their language is guarded, that the greatest protection Southern womanhood needs is a righteous single standard of morals. Their meaning must be readily apparent to all in any way conversant with Southern conditions. The voice of Southern white women lifted in portent against mob violence and all forms of lawlessness will have a tremendous influence upon conditions which all right-thinking people must deplore. When Southern white women speak, Southern white men will listen. "ARE YOU A YELLOW JACKET?" THIS is the captain of a suggestive editorial which appeared in last week's issue of The Houston Informer one of the ablest and most fearless of our race journals published in the South. It was reported that the Klux-ies had compelled the Informer to suspend, but the rumor was false. Editor Richardson s a man from the ground up and does not scare a bit. This editorial, however, has nothing to do with local, sectional or national problems but presents a personal question which should lead many of us to searching of heart. Here is what is pertinently said: "Are you a Yellow Jacket?" Perhaps this is a queer question and your ready response is, No! The yellow jacket is an insect that gets its substance from the rotten or bad part of fruits, etc. There are some people in this world (and they do not form the hopeless minority) who, like the yellow jacket, can only see the bad spots in the lives of others. The yellow jacket has the opportunity to eat the good part of the fruit, but it seems to be a part of his nature to hunt the bad and there eke out an existence. We are prone to imitate this insect. Despite the admirable traits and characteristics of individuals and in the face of some stellar accomplishments and achievements we overlook all that and hunt for their faults and shortcomings. After we find them we labor overtime in an effort to fatten ourselves at their expense and to their detriment. We air and publish on the house tops their sore spots, figuratively speaking, and glory and gloat in the performance of such a deleterous and destructive program. Remember, any old fool can be a yellow jacket and that the substance secured in sucking these rotten parts never fattens nor renders healthy the pursuers of such a pernicious program. Again, the yellow jacket takes out and puts nothing in: he is destructive, obstructive and not constructive. Locating sore spots and feasting therion is a yellow jacket's long suit. Are you a yellow jacket? COLORED MOB THREATENS JAIL CHARLESTON S. C., Sept.—A group of colored men threatened Augustus Weston in jail here on the charge of criminally assaulting a young child, eight years old. MEMBER "Are you a Yellow Jacket?" THE ASSOCIATED MILKO PRESS THE MONITOR would respectfully call the attention of the authorities to the fact that there are booze and bootlegging joints in certain sections of our city. Some of these are on North Twenty-first street. It is alleged that there is at least one of these joints in the frame flats on Twenty-first between Nicholas and Izard Sts. Clean out these booze joints. They are a menace. It does not need a Sherlock Holmes to conclude that housess which men and women apparently sober enter and come out drunk as lords are bootlegging. WHAT OTHER EDITORS SAY Hold Race Too Cheap The colored race, just like others, is valued according to the valuation it puts upon itself. God created us in His likeness in the same manner as he did all other races, and out of the same sort of dirt. The human possibilities were given the race to serve the Creator's purpose. As respectable law, abiding, honest citizens of this country, we have a right as any other citizens to command and demand what we are entitled to, no more, no less. But lest we forget, it takes genuine, 100 per cent manhood to display this sort of courage. Until the colored race holds itself as high and as important as any other race, it will always be looked upon as a cheap and inferior race of people, willing to take anything the white people see fit to give it. The Advocate, Portland, Ore. Those of us who have followed the exposure of the Ku Klux are more than gratified to see the judgment of the Negro proven sound and correct on the operations of the Klan. When the news first spread that Simmons was reviving the Klan, the colored population of the country raised its protest in no uncertain terms. The colored people knew that the Klan could have no justification for its existence, and, therefore, fought it vehemently. Little attention was paid to the protests of the Negroes until the New York World gave to this country the general workings of the Klan. The World has collected the facts, and is publishing the facts to the public. The facts as disclosed by the World show that not only is the Klan operating to the detriment of the Negro, but it is opposed to Jews, to Catholics and all foreign-born people. This is a gigantic undertaking by white men to control this country through means other than laid down in our Constitution. This is an effort to defy the Constitution by corrupt practices against certain members of the great American family. It is more than a blessing that the Klan has designs upon the Jew, the Catholic and the foreign.born citizen. If the Klan opposed only the Negroes, it might, in time, prove almost destructive to the Negro who is helpless to summons aid from whites who are not interested in our racial tribulations. But the Klan is arrayed against the Jews, the Catholics and the foreign.born. This gives the Negroes a common ally in war. With the combined efforts of the Jews, the Catholics and the foreign born the Klan may expect the battle of its life. If actual blood-shed is desired, then the allies are prepared to do battle. If war is a social and industrial one, then the allies are ready to meet that kind of warfare. The common enemy will drive the common allies together in their own defense. -The Pittsburg Courier. Poets Ingle Nook Poets Ingle Nook THE OPTIMIST By Mrs. J. W. Hammond. Who would have the sky any color but blue, Or the grass any color but green? Or the flowers that bloom the sum- mer through Of other color or sheen? How the sunshine gladdens the hu- man heart— How the sound of the falling rain Will cause the tender tears to start, And free the soul from pain. Oh, this old world is a great old place! And I love each season's change, The river—the brook of purling grace The valley—the mountain range. And when I am called to quit this life, My feet will not spur the sod, beauty rife, For a glorious one—with God. BOOZE JOINTS Exposing The Ku Klux Senegal and Its People A Mountaineers of Senegal. (Prepared by the National Geographic So- clety, Washington, D. C.) Senegal, brought into prominence because of the thousands of Senegalese who, as soldiers and laborers, assisted the French in the World war, the gateway and main trade route to France's West African possessions. In that country and in the regions inland to the east, Mohammedanism holds almost undisputed sway; and from there, some observers declare, there is likelihood that this religion will sweep southward until the great majority of African natives will become Moslems in name at least. On its west, or Atlantic coast, Senegal may be said to mark the beginning of the real Afri—the hot, moist "dark continent" provided with negroes. For northern Afri—is to a large extent desert, and is the land of Arab and Berber or "Moor." As one steams down the Atlantic coast of Africa, leaving the last of the perennial streams of Morocco, he skirts a forbidling desert coast without a permanent stream for 1,800 miles. The first large stream encountered is the Senegal, emptying into the sea through a system of lakes and lagoons, navigable during the rainy season for 600 miles inland. This was naturally one of the best trade routes into the interior of northwestern Africa, and by the construction of a railroad from the river's rapids to a point 435 miles farther inland, it has been made still better. The foothold of France in Senegal dates from the days of Richelieu. In 1636 Fort St. Louis was established as a trading post at the mouth of the Senegal river. France could point to little more than the maintenance of coast stations in this region, however, until relatively recent times. It was not until near the middle of the Nineteenth century that there was anything like an aggressive effort to consolidate Senegal under French control. How great the progress has been since that time is indicated by the fact that there are now four self-governing municipal communes in Senegal, and they jointly send a deputy to the French chamber in Paris. The portion of Senegal which may be regarded as having progressed far toward becoming, like Algeria, a part of France, is small, embracing less than 1,000 square miles and having a population of only a few hundred thousands. The remainder of Senegal, with an area of more than 70,000 square miles, consists of native states under French protection and under the supervision of resident agents. Situated between desert Africa and moist tropical Africa, Senegal is not unnaturally a region of mixed races. As one advances from the north, the Senegal river marks the first encounter with predominantly negro tribes, as it marks the end of the desert and its fringe of semi-desert. On the north side of the river dwell people of Berber or "Moorish" stock—swarthy, straight-haired, straight-nosed. To the south of the river the tribes vary much in appearance, but practically all are negroes—black or dark chocolate colored, with broad fat noses and kinky hair. Close to the coast are the members of the Wolof tribe, who are usually regarded as typically Senegalese. They are said to be the blackest negroes known. Even their lips are black. The people of this tribe are particularly loyal to the French and have served in large numbers as soldiers. Wise Methods of Administration. In administering Senegal, as indeed in administering all her African possessions, France has depended on tact rather than on force. Her officials not only recognize native chiefs, but also treat them with consideration. The greatest of the rulers are presented with valuable gifts, which emphasize the wealth and power of France, and some of the leaders are taken to Paris as guests of the government. The The following appreciated letter was recently received by Mrs. J. W Hammond from Prof. Kerlin who upon reading her poem "The Way of Life" published in The Monitor requested her to send him any other of her poems she thought meritorious. She sent him several with which he was well pleased as this letter will show: al and ple French administrators have earned the gratitude of the large and influential trading class in Africa by breaking up brigandage and policing the caravan routes. The Moslems are all grateful because of the French policy, which has insured privacy to the mosques and harbors and has permitted them to continue their schools and colleges, and in some cases has even subsidized such institutions. But though France has permitted Moslem schools to be carried on, she has not left all schooling to the Mohammedans. Public schools have been established in Senegal and elsewhere in the West African possessions, in which children of the various races, tribes and religions are taught in French. At present these schools reach only a few thousand children in Senegal, but the system is being extended as rapidly as possible. Excellent roads have been built by the French in Senegal, connecting the various towns and supplementing the river and rail routes to the sea coast. Dakar, which is situated under the lee of Cape Verde, the westernmost point of land in Africa, is the best port on the whole west coast, and almost the only port on that coast at which ocean-going vessels can tie up alongside a quay protected from the surf. As a result, the commerce of the port is heavy, and the trade route to the east starting there is used to distribute and collect supplies to and from extensive regions in the interior. Dakar is the seat of administration for all French West Africa and has a larger European population (about 3,000) than any other town in Senegal or the neighboring countries. No Place for White Men. Senegal is not a "white man's country." Because of its climatic conditions it is unhealthful for Europeans and probably always will be. The French recognize this and have made no efforts to colonize the country. The European population is made up almost entirely of administrators of various kinds, and traders. This situation has made necessary the French plan of organizing the country largely on the basis of native states under protection. Although cattle-raising on the grassy plains of the upper Senegal has long been the chief industry, agriculture has attained a place of greater importance in recent years. The principal article of export is the peanut, and considerable amounts of other oil seeds, oils, hides, rubber, timber and cocoa also are sent out. Senegal ships large quantities of kola or cola nuts. These are eaten by the natives throughout western Africa, and even in the more remote parts of the continent, because of their stimulating qualities. Cotton grows wild and its production might be made into an important Senegalese industry but for the habits of the natives. They are unwilling to engage in the cultivation of a crop which requires considerable steady work and a relatively long 'wait for maturity'. They prefer to raise such crops as peanuts and millet which require little attention between planting and harvest. While there are a few tribes of natives in the outlying portions of Senegal whose members practice fetish worship, the great majority of the inhabitants of the country profess Mohammedanism. This religion was introduced both by the Berbers or "Moors" from the north and by nearly pure negroes who came from the West about the Thirteenth century and set up the powerful sultanate of Timbuctu. Some of the tribes of Senegal are apparently staunch Mohammedans, but others are only nominal followers of the Prophet, preserving their superstitions and pagan practices much as nominal Christians continued to hold to such superstitions in Europe during the Dark Ages. I cannot tell you how delighted I am with your poems. They are of the true spirit of poetry. Now I wish you would carefully revise them according to my suggestions and do me the honor to write me off a clean copy. Why not send some of them to The Critic? Have one each week in The Monitor. I wish you to make yourself known. Yours very gratefully, ROBERT T. KERLIN. THE MONITOR NOTICE OF PROBATE WILL In the County Court of Douglas County, Nebraska. In the matter of the estate of Ida May Johnson, Deceased. All persons interested in said estate are hereby notified that a petition has been filed in said Court, praying for the probate of a certain instrument now on file in said Court, purporting to be the last will and testament of said deceased, and that a hearing will be had on said petition before said Court on the 6th day of October, 1921 and if they fail to appear in said Court on the said 6th day of October, 1921 at 9 o'clock A. M., to contest the probate of said will, the Court may allow and probate sad will and grant administration of said estate to Silas Johnson or some other suitable person, enter a degree of heirship, and proceed to a settlement thereof. 3t-9-15,22,29-21 IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF DOUGLAS COUNTY, NEBRASKA. Dec. 156 No. 27 NOTICE In the matter of the estate of Ernest C. H. Wicke, deceased. Notice is hereby given that, in pursuance of an order of the Honorable L. B. Day, judge of the district court of Douglas County, Nebraska, made on the 2nd day of September, 1921, for the sale of the real estate hereinafter described, there will be sold at public to be secured by note and mortgage on vendue to the highest bidder and upon the following terms, one-third cash, and the balance on three years' time, with interest at six per cent per annum the premises sold, at the east door of the court house in the city of Omaha, in said county, on the first day of October, 1921, at the hour of ten o'clock A. M. the following described real estate: Lots One (1), Two (2), Three (3) and Four (4), in Block Two (2), in Hyde Park, an addition to the city of Omah, Nebraska, as surveyed, platted and recorded. Said sale will remain open one hour. Dated this 12th day of September, 1921. Frederick J. Wicke Administrator of the Estate of Ernest C. H. Wicke, deceased. Tuchman Bros. GROCERIES AND MEATS 24th & Lake Sts. It's our pleasure to serve you We Sell SKINNER'S the highest grade Macaroni, Spaghetti, Egg Noodles and other Macaroni Products. Mme. Walker System under the management of Mrs. C. C. Johnson. Our specialty is growing hair. Do you find your hair too thin? Have you less hair than you had before? Let us help you to cultivate a full and beautiful growth of hair. Call Web. 2627, 2405 Stewart St. Eleanor, accompanied by a pet kitten, was playing on the sidewalk. A stray dog came up to them with which Eleanor immediately became friendly. Meanwhile the kitten proceeded to swell up and spit, showing usual catdislike for a dog. Eleanor, noticing the cat's apparent displeasure, said: "Look at that, will you? She always acts like that when I speak to a dog." Partially Identified. Particular Identities. Sloan—"Did you ever meet a fellow down there with one leg named Sanders?" Doan (pondering)—"What war the name of his other leg?" Pearl Fishers in Ssa All Year. The women pearl fishers of Japan commence their work at the age of fourteen and are in the water almost all the year round, except in the coldest season, from the end of December to the beginning of February. Venerate Sandal Wood. No wood is so largely used by Hintus in India as sandal wood. Whether living or dead, it has been connected with their religious ceremonies for over fourteen centuries. PORTRAITURE which imparts man's personality to the kind we perfect here. We are guided by artists in practice, and our work shows it even to mountings of subtle drama. Specialty Lump Nice Large Lumps Delvd. $9.00 per Ton Specialty Egg Thoroughly Screened Delvd. $8.50 per Ton ALL SIZES RADIANT COAL ALL SIZES The Best From Franklin Co., III. CLEAN, HOT, LONG LASTING Delivered $12.00 per Ton Genuine Pennsylvania Hard Coal $22.00 per Ton Consumers Coal & Supply Co. “Dealers In Good Coal” DO uglas 0530 Petroleum Coke All Heat, No Ash $20.00 per Ton CONSUMERS COAL & SUPPLY CO. 1223 NICHOLAS STREET For Relief When You Are Ill And Good Music to Your Fill. Go to The Q Street Pharm 28th and Q Sts. Mark TALKING MACHINES AT YOUR OWN TERMS --- AGENTS MAKE BIG MONEY WANTED:—50 girls to hand South Omaha. Act quickly and Omaha product for Omahans. Apr 10 a. m., Room No. 2, Kaffir Block D:—50 girls to handle fast selling product la a. Act quickly and make money. Good t act for Omahans. Apply Monday, Sept. 19th b from No. 2, Kaffir Block. Ask for Mr. Brown. WANTED: -50 girls to handle fast selling product in Omaha and South Omaha. Act quickly and make money. Good territory. An Omaha product for Omahans. Apply Monday, Sept. 19th beteen 9 and 10 a.m., Room No. 2, Kaffir Block. Ask for Mr. Brown. adv. BAKERY Sunburned Nose Use plenty of cooling HEALING CREAM Mentholatum Heals gently, quickly and antiseptically --- I am the HAPPY GROCER Read what I say every week. I will be right here in this Newspaper every week telling about GROCERIES and you MUST SEE me and MUST REMEMBER that I stand for quality GROCERIES at low prices. I will make your housekeeping easy by suggesting things for your table and you WILL LOOK for me because it will help you to economize. I am going to work for 28th and Q Sts. "The Little Nurses For Little Lilies" Pharmacy Market 0260 HINES TERMS selling product in Omaha and money. Good territory. An day, Sept. 19th beteewn 9 and for Mr. Brown. adv. DLER & FORBES BAKERY 24th & Clark "Try Our Milk Crest Bread First" --- # LEARN HAIR DRESSING and SKIN CULTURE "The Kashmir Way" One of the best paying today, is scientific Beauty ter of a trade. Be indepen The KASHMIR INST pondence, in its comprehen most complete methods in Hair, Health, Manicuring, Culture, Figure and Bus reasonable. Easy terms. Write today for illus log. Address— AGENTS WANTED to sell the tions (formerly known as KASH Write if KASHMIR CHEMICAL COMPAN Chiea THEA THE DIAMOND One of the best paying professions open to women today, is scientific Beauty Culture. Become the master of a trade. Be independent. The KASHMIR INSTITUTE teaches by correspondence, in its comprehensive courses, the latest and most complete methods in Care of the Skin, Care of the Hair, Health, Manicuring, Massage, Foot and Hand Culture, Figure and Bust Development, etc. Prices reasonable. Easy terms. Write today for illustrated Beauty Culture catalog. Address— AGENTS WANTED to sell the famous NILE QUEEN Preparations (formerly known as KASHMIR) Quick money! Big profit! Write for terms. KASHMIR CHEMICAL COMPANY Dept. 52 3423 Indiana Ave Chicago, Ill. Lake Street Below 24th A. Melcher, Mgr. Biggest and Best Shows All Times A Get Enjoyment Out of Life THE cost of a player piano is hardly noticeable. The pleasure it gives can't be counted in dollars. We offer the a superb instrument of the highest quality workmanship and noted for its lovely, pure tone. As a special inducement we have marked a number of these RE-VIEWS at Make your own terms within reason Schmoll & Mueller Piano Co. 1514-16-18 Dodge St. Phone Douglas 1623 Finkenstein's Groceries Meats Best Goods at Lowest Prices 20th & Blondo Sts. Web. 1902 the highest grade Macaroni, Spaghetti, Egg Noodles and other Macaroni Products. FOR RENT—Modern furnished rooms, men only. 1268 North 24th St. Web 4666. ```markdown ``` ing professions open to women by Culture. Become the mas- sident. INSTITUTE teaches by corres- sive courses, the latest and Care of the Skin, Care of the Massage, Foot and Hand st Development, etc. Prices estrated Beauty Culture cata- KASHMIR INSTITUTE Dept. 52 3423 Indiana avenue, Chicago, Ill. famous NILE QUEEN Prepara- HMIR) Quick money! Big profit! for terms. ANY Dept. 52 3423 Indiana Ave ango, Ill. TRES THE FRANKLIN 24th and Franklin Sts. A. Melcher, Mgr. Place of Merriment and Excitement For Good Shoes and Furnishing See COLTON'S Liberty Clothing Co. 1714 N. 24th St. Miss Frances Gordon will give a recital of her pupils in planarette at the Y. W. C. A., Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Public invited. Sylvester Pleasant and Miss Mary Riley were married last Saturday night at 11050 North Nineteenth street by the Rev. John Albert Williams. Mrs. Bessie Conway is ill at her residence 2632 Burdette St. John W. Bell has purchased a Chevrolet truck to distribute his hot tomalies through the city. S. W. Mills, proprietor of the S. W. Mills Furniture Co. is out of the city on a short vacation. FOR SALE—Chirropody office. Twelve years in same location. Select practice. Beauty parlor and bath house in connection. Address Mrs. M. Stewart, 623 W. Broadway, Council Bluffs, Ia. Phone 3922. and a half years. FOR RENT—Office room, call Web. 2627. E. F. Morecarty, Lawyer, 700 Peters Trust Bldg, Jackson 3841 or Harney Jenkins' Barber Shop—All work strictly first-class 2122 No. 24th St. Webster 2005. FOR RENT—Furnished rooms. Harney 6926. Guy B. Robbins Real Estate and Insurance. Jackson 2842. FOR RENT—Large thoroughly modern furnished room. Near two car lines in north part of city. Beautiful location. Webster 1385. Holst Pharmacy for drugs 2702 Cuming street, Harnec 65L—Adv. FOR RENT—Neatly furnished rooms. Webster 1529. 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. A P. Scrungs, Lawyer, 220 S. 13th St. Douglas 7812, Colfax 8811—Adv. RICHARDSON BROTHERS TAILORS First-Class Cleaners and Dyers 2704 Cuming St. Harney 3374. FOR RENT—Furnished rooms by week or day. 1614 N. 27th St. Web. 4149. FOR RENT—Furnished room in modern home 801 N. 46th St. Walnut 0801~Mrs. E. Glover. Get acquainted with the Episcopal Church by attending services Sunday morning at 11 o'clock at St. Philip's Church, 1121 North Twenty-first street.—Adv. TO BURN DOWN HOMES CENTERVILLE, Md., Sept. 15. Edw. Wise, aged man who went insane here last week has been locked up be- cause of his threats to burn the town over the heads of the white people. WILL YOU REFURNISH YOUR LIVING ROOM THIS FALL? We can make up in just a few days anything for the Living Room. Cane Suites in Velour upholstering in any style frame, Tapestry, Mohair or Velour overstuffed Davenports and chairs in all styles. We give you a big variety of patterns and colors in coverings to select from. Don't accept something not to your liking because of a small selection, but have it "made to your order," at our stores. By making it special for you, we can save you $75 at least on a suite over any store in the city and we guarantee entire satisfaction. A Mile from Down Town, 'Tis True, But a Mile from High Prices, Too. DOLAN & SHIELDS FURNITURE CO. Inc. 24th & Lake Sts., Two Stores 25th & Leav., Web. 0864 Atlantic 2080 ANNOUNCEMENT To My Patrons:— I desire to announce that I am now ready for business at my new location 2114 N. 24th St. and will greatly appreciate your continued patronage. Gratefully yours, C. L. Curry & Son Shoe Repairing We Call For and Deliver Work 2114 N. 24th St. Web. 4514 Events and Persons Mrs. Cora Johnson and Mrs. Zelia Ellior after an extensive trip to the east and a visit to their former home in Calerau, Ala., returned to Omaha Saturday morning. Miss Hattie Warwick who accompanied them on their trip was taken ill at Calerau and was unable to return to Omaha with them. Mrs. R. T. Walker of 2423 Maple St. entertained at luncheon Thursday noon in honor of Mrs. John W. Bundrant of Parksburg, Va., and Mrs. Will M. Johnson of Chicago. The home of Mr. and Mrs. Haden Byers of 2721 Parker St. was blessed Monday Sept. 12, with a fine baby girl, Dardanelle. Mother and baby are doing nicely. Mr. and Mrs. Burt Lee who have been living in Mason City, Ia., for the past year have returned to our city and are living at 2708 Seward St. Mrs. Olive McCave of Kansas City, Mo., niece of Mr. Arthur Chasteen, who was a delegate to the Masonic Grand Lodge at Sloux City, Ia., stopped over in Omaha Saturday to visit her uncle, Eva May, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Davis, left Sunday morning for St. Louis, Mo., where she will enter St. Rita's Academy Mrs T. S. Phillips has returned home from Clarkson Hospital and is slowly improving at her home 2504 Burdette St. Mrs. Fanny Cooper a former resident of Omaha but now of Chicago enroute to Denver, Colo., spent several days last week in our city as the guest of Mrs. M. C. Stephenson. She left Sunday morning for Denver. D. V. Gordon, bookkeeper and accountant for the Kaffir Chemical Laboratories, was detained at home by illness last week. R. H. Young, Trago McWilliams and William Denton of Lincoln spent Saturday and Sunday In Omaha on Masonic business. h5Moa! fdao.kr2 4 n4eyosH dvi,,loc Mrs. L. N. Peoples entertained Mrs. J. W. Pinkston and Miss Madeline Roberts at lunchon at her apartment Monday afternoon. After the luncheon they attended the matinee at the Orpheum Theatre. Ray Gibson of Tacoma, Wash. arrived in the city Friday. Mrs. Sarah Lewis and Mrs. Goodlow left Sunday morning for a two weeks visit with relatives at Red Oak and Emerson, Ia. Mrs. Lottie Jones of St. Catherines, Ont., Canada, who was called to the city by the illness of her sister, Mrs. Lucy M. Wade, left for her home Wednesday night, leaving Mrs. Wade steadily improving. The Rev. Griffin G. Logan, presiding elder of the Topeka District of the spending a few days here with his fam-Methodist Episcopal Church, has beenly. The following students are attending the University of Omaha: James T. Lewis and the Misses Ruth Jones, Frances D. Gordon and Dorothy E. Williams. Mrs. Joseph Taylor entertained at breakfast Thursday morning in honor of Mrs. Mardell Bundrant of Parkersburg, West Va., Mrs. Mrs. Johnson of Chicago, Mrs. Maude McCoy of New Orleans, and Mrs. Mattie Roach of San Francisco. Covers were laid for twelve. Mr. Randolph Workcuff, of Minneapolis, was in the city last week on business. While in the city he was the guest of his sister Mrs. Francis Turner, 4229 Ohio St. S. W. Green Supreme Chancellor of the Knights of Pythias of New Orleans is in the city on business. Mr. Green was a visitor in the Monitor office on Wednesday. Mr. Aschcraft of Kansas City is a visitor in the city this week. He is stopping at the residence of Mrs. Smith 2618 Charles St. THE MONITOR ZUCKER ENLARGES HIS STORE New Department Containing Complete Home Added. Enlargement is Effort to Meet the Increasing Demands From the Home. Now Holding Anniversary Sale. Many Prices Offered Which Smash All Selling Records. Zucker's department store located on N 24th St. between Seward and Clark is setting a record in anniversary sales by ofefring the most attractive prices ever heard of in clothing and kitchen ware. Taking advantage of the unusual financial conditions which limit the purse, he has carefully and skillfully marked every article in the store to such a price that the buyer however small, can reach the price. "Move the goods, Forget the price" are the words often shouted to the busy clerks by this alert merchant. Economy is the word. By reducing his prices to the very lowest point, Zucker figures where he removes the last excuse from the prospective customer and assures quick sale, consequently increases volume. But there is a reason to support this price-smashinf offering. Far removed from the center of high rent and other expenses incident upon down town merchants he is able to go along with the minimum overhead. He is in his own building and don't have to pay any rent at all. Some have looked upon the low prices as an indication of lower grade of goods when found in a suburban store. This is not true. It is for the very reason stated above that Zucker can afford to give the customer the benefit of the extra high rent charges and the same is reflected. In the sale prices placed on his goods. Take for example Aluminum ware: Zucker has a complete stock of ware on hand which he is selling for 95 cents which is on sale down town for $1.00 with only a limited quantity from which to pick. Let's reason a moment what will be the saving. Suppose you had to buy at different times as is the case with many small buyers, five alluminum vessels. The net saving on the purchase alone would be twenty-five cents. Now if you had to go down town on the five different times for the vessels you would spend five times fourteen cents or 70 cents plus 25 cents or 95 cents. In this case you will be able to get six articles at Zuckers for the same money you would have to pay for five down town. Is this only reason. Why not? Is this any more than he should do? But aside from this, is not the saving of 95 cents worth your while? The millinery department of this store is the most unique in the country In the show window on the south wing of the store you will see on display some of the most nifty styles in women's headgear there is to be sen in the city. This department is under the direct charge of Mrs. Zucker who is reputed to be among the best milliners in the West. This argument was prepared by a customer of the above store for no other purpose than to remove once for all times, certain prejudices which many have against suburban stores of this character. They some how think the lower prices are the result of cheaper grade of goods. This is not a fact. It is rather to be charged to the big overhead expenses on the one hand which has to be affixed to the sale price and the small overhead on the other hand which enables the merchant to pass it over to the customer. The management cordially invites inspection and comparison. "WHERE'S DESDUNES BAND?" This was the question frequently heard during the Ak-Sar-Ben parades. This crack band was missed. Nelson, Nebraska outbid Omaha for the band's services. Dan and his boys were filling an engagement at Nelson. Mrs. Georgia Conrad left last Thursday for her home in Oklahoma, after visiting with her sister, Mrs. F. D. Forbes and friends. Rev. W. H. Botts, Mr. David Oliver, and Mrs. W. R. Clark returned from Chicago last Wednesday, and report having had a successful session of the National Baptist Convention Mrs. Agnes Knight returned home Wednesday from Chicago, after having visited her sister, whom she had not seen for a number of years. Mr. Marion Thompson returned home last Saturday after some days' visit with relatives in Iowa. Rev. J. J. Sales and Mrs. Sales, enroute from Denver, to their home in Des Moines, Ia., spent a few days in the city. Rev. Mr. Sales preached for Rev. W. H. Botts at Mt. Zion Baptist Church Sunday night. Mrs E. J Griffin returned from Chicago Saturday, where she attended the National Baptist Convention. Mrs. Maude Gates returned from Denver, Colo., last Thursday after an extended visit with friends there. Frank Trusty is confined with illness. Mrs. G. C. Walker left for Denver Saturday, where she will visit Mrs. H. J. Brown. She will then go to Cheyenne, Wyo., to visit Mrs. Gaskin and friends. R. H. Young M. W. G. M. of Nebraska was in Omaha Saturday and Sunday when he granted charters to two U. D. Lodges of Masons Saturday night. He reports a fine meeting and good material. In the session of the Nebraska Conference—just closed—Rev. I. B. Smith was transferred to Kansas near his home. He is yet ill. The A. M. E. Church here will be without an appointment for a while. Miss Minnie Porter is visiting her father T. J. Porter. The following young ladies of St. Joseph, Mo., arrived in the city to attend college this season, Misses Walker, White, Jones, and Gentry. There are a number of other students from other points who have also come into the city to attend school. Miss Minnie Bell is out after being confined for sometime with rheumatism. P. S. Williams is sojourning in Kansas City. Dr. A. B. Moss motored to Kansas City. Mo., and his home Sunday. Rev. Mr. Johnson of the A. M. E. Church preached at 11 o'clock service at Mt. Zion Baptist Church Sunday morning. Rev. J. J. Sales of Des Moines, Ia., delivered the sermon at the night service. Rev. H. W. Botts will deliver his usual discourse next Sunday, and will make a report of the doings at the Baptist Convention at Chicago last week. At the other Churches last Sunday morning, visiting ministers who were attending the A. M. E. Conference delivered sermons, which were enjoyed by all. Bishop H. B. Parks, D. D. arrived in the city last Wednesday after attending the Colorado Conference at Cheyenne, Wyo., Sept. 8. The Utopian Art Club will meet with Mr. and Mrs. Robert Granger Sept. 29, at 746 B. Street. To render the last respect to the departed you will find my service one in which to place faith—Everett G. Huff, undertaker. Night and day call N. 3421, Lincoln, Neb. SIOUX CITY NOTES Mrs. E. J. Currtis has returned home after attending the session of the Nebraska A. M. E. Conference, which held in Lincoln, September 14-18. Sunday was the last quarterly meeting of the conference year. P. E. Rev. Thos. B. Stovall preached morning and evening at Malone A. M. E. Church and at 3:00 P. M. at the East Side Mission. The choir at Malone Church, wore their robes Sunday for the first time. Rev. B. M. Lewis is closing a very successful year's work. This is his third year. TUCHMAN BROTHERS GROCERY AND MEAT STORE 24th & LAKE STS. "How can they hold their tremendous trade if they do not furnish the best prices and products?" is the question often asked by those who pass by Tuchman Bros. at 24th and Lake Sts., on a Saturday afternoon. And when you come to think of it, there is a reason in asking this question. This store does by far the biggest business in its line of any grocery and meat store north of Cuming St. Why? That's the question. The answer is simple. These boys know exactly where the "pain" is and apply the right remedy for the cure. Its a pain to anybody when they have a limited purse, and go to the store that has the prices so high that you are not able to get what you want. Not so at Tuchman's. No one need stay away fearing high prices. They carry every article known to grocers, and the meat department has every article needed in meats, and the prices fit the purse. FOR RENT-Desirable and convenient space for dressmaker, hairdresser, or business woman. 24th & Seward Sts, Upstairs. Web. 2627. RETURNS FROM ASSOCIATION The Rev. W. F. Botts, pastor of Zion Baptist Church, has returned from the National Baptist Convention which was held in Chicago. He reports that it was a most inspiring and forward looking meeting. Over 8,000 delegates were in attendance. Tulsa's Colored People have not the earnest attention of the nation, because the associated press reports do not state in a manner, that will stimulate a desire to give relief, the cruel conditions that have and do exist. Official Tulsa and therefore Tulsa at large is NOT helping in proportion to the appalling need. People are without stoves, cooking utensils, quilts and bedding of all kinds—the merest necessities of existence—and ready money. ALL THEY HAVE LEFT IS COURAGE TO FACE THE FUTURE. Mr. James L. Fieser, Southwestern Division Manager of the Red Cross said: "Winter's approach worries the Red Cross." Unless Tulsa wishes to have a tent colony on its hands in the fall and face a more serious problem, it should speed up its reconstruction program. He sees a big job ahead here for Tulsans and that now the financial end of the undertaking is the most important feature. MONEY IS NEEDED FOR RELIEF AND NEEDED BADLY. WE APPEAL TO YOU FOR HELP Tulsa Colored Relief Committee S. D. Hooker, Chr.; G. Rev. R. A. Whitaker, See'y.; visor; J. Tyler Smith, Treas Johnson, Rev. Jas. A. Johns M. Keys, S. G. Smith, Mrs. A win. (Advertising Space Cont PATRONIZE THE MO D. Hooker, Chr.; G. A. Gregg, Executive A. Whitaker, See'y.; Hon. E. I. Saddler, L. L. Tyler Smith, Treas.; E. A. Troupe, Rev. n, Rev. Jas. A. Johnson, Rev. J. R. McClaire s, S. G. Smith, Mrs. A. Bankhead, Hon. J. L. Advertising Space Contributed by The Mon TRONIZE THE MONITOR ADVERTISING S. D. Hooker, Chr.; G. A. Gregg, Executive See'y.; Rev. R. A. Whitaker, See'y.; Hon. E. I. Saddler, Legal Advisor; J. Tyler Smith, Treas.; E. A. Troupe, Rev. H. T. S. Johnson, Rev. Jas. A. Johnson, Rev. J. R. McClaim, Dr. J. M. Keys, S. G. Smith, Mrs. A. Bankhead, Hon. J. H. Goodwin. (Advertising Space Contributed by The Monitor.) PATRONIZE THE MONITOR ADVERTISERS GETS DAMAGES UNDER CIVIL RIGHTS BILL HACKENSACK, N. J., Sept. 22— Samuel A. Barnett, of New York has been awarded a verdict of one hundred dollars against the Phila. Confectionery Co. which refused him soda water, August 9th. The conviction was secured under the new Alexander Civil Rights act. SLEEPS NEARLY THREE YEARS FORT SMITH, Ark., Sept. 22—Joseph Eslinger filled out his thirty-third month asleep in a local hospital this week. For over two years he has lain on the cot, breathing deeply, fast asleep, taking nourishment through a tube. He is a victim of pellagra. Hospitality. Hospitality must be for service and not for show, or it pulls down the cost. The brave soul rates itself too high to value itself by the splendor of its table and draperies. It gives what it hath, and all it hath, but its own majesty can lend a better grace to outakes and fair water than belong to city feast—Ralph Waldo Emerson. Brains of Lower Animals Animals. All animals have some form of brain and nervous system which in the horse and other higher animals approximates the human brain. As compared with the human brain, those of animals are deficient in reasoning power but in other ways their intelligence is very marked. THE BLUE C Refreshment Parlor Opens 5:30 A. N. Drinks and Meals Delivered The Blue Circle C "Established not for person human H. DOL FURNITURE and 1914-16-18 N. 24th St. Web. 1607 Full line OILS—PAINTS—VALUE Better Goods for Less Money OPEN EVERY Freshment Parlor Light Laundry Opens 5:30 A. M. to 2:00 A. M. and Meals Delivered 2412 Lake St., W. The Blue Circle Club's Enterprises published not for personal gain but to better humanity." H. DOLGOFF FURNITURE and HARDWARE -16-18 N. 24th St. Web. 1607 1847 N. 241 Web. 4825 Full line of— ILS—PAINTS—VARNISHES—BRUSHELL STOVES, RUGS, LINEN Goods for Less Money. Credit if You OPEN EVENINGS THE BLUE CIRCLE CLUB Refreshment Parlor Light Lunch Opens 5:30 A.M. to 2:00 A.M. Drinks and Meals Delivered 2412 Lake St., Web. 2158 The Blue Circle Club's Enterprises "Established not for personal gain but to better serve humanity." H. DOLGOFF FURNITURE and HARDWARE 1914-16-18 N. 24th St. 1847 N. 24th St. Web. 1607 Web. 4825 For Best Home Cooked Meals Go To SOUTH and THOMPSON CAFE 2418 No. 24 St. Web GOOD GROCERIES ALWAYS C. P. WESIN GROCERY CO Also Fresh Fruits and Vegetables. 2005 Cuming St. Telephone D SOUTH and THOMPSON CAFE . 24 St. Webb GOOD GROCERIES ALWAYS P. P. WESIN GROCERY CO Also Fresh Fruits and Vegetables. ng St. Telephone D E M DAVIS SOUTH and THOMPSON CAFE 2418 No. 24 St. Webster 4566 GOOD GROCERIES ALWAYS C. P. WESIN GROCERY CO. Also Fresh Fruits and Vegetables. 2005 Cuming St. Telephone Douglas 1098 Let Me Show You Some Real Bargains in Up-to- Date Homes A. Gregg, Executive Sec'y.; Hon. E. I. Saddler, Legal Ad-; E. A. Troupe, Rev. H. T. S. Hon. Rev. J. R. McClaim, Dr. J. A. Bankhead, Hon. J. H. Good- tributed by The Monitor.) MONITOR ADVERTISERS Reginald Farrant, who has been appointed stifterary of Douglas and Castleton, Isle of Man, was recently sworn in the quaint form which has prevailed in the island for centuries. He swore to do justice between party and party "as indifferently as the herring's backbone doth lie in the midst of the fish." To Dream of Mackerel. Mackerel, especially if eaten, signifies that you will make the acquaintance of one of the opposite sex who will become very useful to you. Bird's Power of Vision. A bird's power of vision is, on the average, about 100 times greater than man's. Birds have been known to see a worm on freshly plowed ground at a distance of 300 feet. FOR RENT—Strictly modern furnished rooms 1702 N. 26th St Web. 4796—Mrs. W. P. Erwin. COAL LUMBER KINDLING Micklin Lumber and Wrecking Co. 24th & Burdette St. Neb. 5555 CIRCLE CLUB Light Lunch M. to 2:00 A. M. 2412 Lake St., Web. 2158 Club's Enterprises nal gain but to better serve unity." LGOFF and HARDWARE 1847 N. 24th St. Web. 4825 one of— BARNISHES—BRUSHES STOVES, RUGS, LINOLEUM y. Credit if You Wish. EVENINGS HOMPSON CAFE Webster 4566 RIES ALWAYS GROCERY CO. Fries and Vegetables. Telephone Douglas 1098 The Monitor reaches the Colored people of Omaha and Nebraska and has a wide circulation in every state in the union. It has taken Six Years to build up this circulation and we are still growing. Merchants who desire to reach the best buyers in the community use The Monitor. The Pyorrhea-Preventive Tooth-Paste None Better Betsy Ross Bread Nebraska Civil Rights Bill Chapter Thirteen of the Revised Statutes of 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 for 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 vs. Gies, 82 Mich. 358; N. W. 718." WATERS BARNHART PRINTING CO. OMAHA Before and After. Before he gets her he says: "How womanly!" when she does anything. But after he gets her he says: "That's just like a woman!" when she does a thing.—Cincinnati Enquirer. NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION OF PART NERSHIP GROUP ORD AND COMPANY Notice is hereby given that the partnership heretofore existing and doing business with John D. Crawford and Company, and which was composed of John D. Crawford, Robert B. Hiley, and Orio V. South, as partners, said organization having been organized on the 28th of July, 1921, by acting on the 28th of July, 1921, by acting on the partners, dissolved and terminated for all purposes whatsoever. Dated at Omaha,aska, this 3d day of August. A. D. 1921. CRAWFORD and COMPANY, a partner ship. PJ NO. D. C. COMPANY. President. To be filed in Co. Clk's office and published four consecutive weeks in a legal newspaper. IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF DOUG LAS COUNTY, NEBRAKA In the Matter of the Estate of Otto A. Hempel, Deceased, Doc. No. Order, on January 15, 2014, this cause coming on for hearing upon the petition of Mary T. Hempel, administration, of the city of Omaha, license to sell, of Block Thirteen, Forest Park Addition to the city of Omaha, said property being a parcel of land owned by the government of debts allowed against said property, and unpaid for want of personal property with which to pay same. is therefore ordered that all persons interested in said estate appear in Court Room 101, Omaha City, Douglas County, Nebraska, on the 26th day of September, 1921, at nine o'clock A. M., to show cause, if any there be any objection. should not be granted as prayed for in said petition. It is further ordered that a copy of this order be served upon all persons interested in said estate, by causing publication one week for each week of successive weeks in "The Monitor," a legal newspaper published and printed in Douglas County, Nebraska. By the Court. A. C. TROUP, 8-25-13 Judge. TEACHERS WANTED Lady of settled disposition to teach piano lessons and high school mathematics in southern school. If can't teach mathematics state what can teach. Explain age, your preparation what you can teach and salary desired in first letter. Address "Shool Work" In care "Monitor" Kaffir Bldg. Omaha, Neb. The CIRCLET Nemo STANDARD QUALITY NO 1500 PRICE $150 The Circletis Self-Adjusting, and has neither hooks nor eyes. It simply slips over the head, claps at the waist and smooths out ugly lines. If your dealer can't get it send actual bust measure, name, address & $1.50. We'll send the Circlet prepaid. Sizes 34 to 48. Nemo Hygienic-Fashion Institute 120 E. 16 St. New York, Dep't M. Stories of By Elmo Great Scouts Scott Watson THE EXPLOIT OF PIONEER SCOUT ANDREW POE Andrew and Adam Poe, two brothers, were scouts in the pioneer days of Ohio. One day when the Poe brothers were leading a party on the trail of a band of Indians who had raided the settlements, they left their men to try to locate the savages. The brothers became separated. On the bank of a river Andrew came upon a giant Wyandot chief and a smaller Indian who were standing with their rifles cocked but looking in another direction. Poe's rifle missed fire when he shot at the chief and the Indians at once discovered him. Before they could shoot, the scout sprang upon them, seizing both around the neck. The small Indian jerked loose first and while the chief held Poe, his companion tried to get in a death blow with his tomahawk. Andrew allowed him to come close. Then with one mighty kick he planted his foot in the Indian's stomach, hurling him backward and knocking the hatchet from his hand. When the little Indian got his breath back and recovered his tomahawk, he advanced to the attack again and succeeded in wounding Poe in the arm. A second later the scout pulled himself from the grasp of the chief, seized one of the Indians' guns and shot the warrior as he advanced to attack him a third time. Poe was no longer fighting against odds and be immediately attacked the chief. The ground was wet and slippery. In another moment the Indian and the white man, locked in each other's arms, fell into the water and each began trying to drown the other. Finally *Yoe* seized his enemy by the scalp lock and held his head under water until he believed the chief was dead. When he released his hold, however, the redskin renewed the struggle. By this time they were fighting in deep water. Seeingly at the same time both thought of the one loaded rife on the shore and both started to swim to get it. The Indian was the better swimmer and reached the bank first. As the chief picked up the gun, *Poe* turned back in the water and began diving to avoid a bullet. The chief, however, had picked up an empty gun, the one with which Andrew had killed the little Indian, and before the Wyandot could get the loaded weapon, Adam Poe, who had heard the shot, came running to his brother's rescue. He fired and the Indian fell dead. Facts about your name; its history; meaning; whence it was derived; significance; your lucky day and lucky jewel. NATALIE. NATALIE is another holy name, originally coming from the Latin name of "Dies Natalis," the birthday of our Lord. The word Natalie has furnished the title of the feast to all the Romance portion of Europe. France made the word Noel from it, meaning Christmas, and soon Noel became a Christian name there. In Italy it appeared as Natale. Spain and Portugal used the name Natal. There is a feast celebrated on the 8th of September by the Greek church as the festival day of St. Natalia, the devoted wife who attended her husband, St. Adrian, in his martyrdom. He is the same Adrian whose relics filled the Netherlands and whose name became celebrated in the West where his wife Natalia was long neglected. The East, however, reversed the ar. rangement and Natalia is popular there, while her husband is forgotten. Natalia was one of the favored Greek Christian names. Russia adopted her and, adding the usual consonants of its language, calls her Natalija, Natuschenka, and Natuscha. The first of the three names is extremely popular there today, or until the Bolshevik came into power and withdrew the attention of etymologists from the study of feminine names. France is said to have secured Natalie from Russia, though there is record of a Natalie at Cambral in 1212. England preferred Natalie to any of the other forms, rejecting Natalia as too Latin in its influence. Whether American Natalies are representative of the English, or taken direct from France, is a matter of personal preference. The pearl of purity is Natalie's talismanic gem. It promises good fortune for its wearer and makes her gentle, kind, and lovable. Thursday is her lucky day and 4 her lucky number. THE MONITOR MARK PRICES IN PLAIN FIGURES Code System Disappearing Because of Abuses It Encouraged. ABANDONED BY THE LEADERS change to Some Extent Forced by buyers, Many Insisting on Plain Figures—Origin of Code System Net Drain, Known. New York.—Among the less noticeable and important changes that have taken place in the business world in the last few years has been the gradual disappearance of codes in connection with price tickets and the marking of the values of the merchandise in plain figures. While many concern still stick to pricing their lines in code, the trade leaders have very largely abandoned the practice. Smaller concerns have followed suit to some extent, but others have been loath to put plain figures on their goods. The change from code to figures in marking prices, according to information gained in this market, has been forced to some extent by the buyers. There are many retailers and special buyers for the big stores who will not patronize a concern which hides its prices behind a code. The reason one such buyer gave recently for this is that the code does not mean the same to all buyers when translated into figures. In other words, he asserted that the use of a code is merely a subterfuge by means of which different buyers can be charged different prices for the same merchandise without their knowing it. Origin Not Clear. Just where and by whom the code system of marking prices was originated appears to be not clearly known. The reason why it was adopted is also something of a puzzle, although plausible solutions are offered. About the only thing regarding it that is at all definite is that it came into being years ago, when it was the custom of the manufacturers and wholesalers to build a kind of Chinese wall around their business and station a regiment of soldiers at every gate. In those days, according to trade veterans, commercial spying was a high art, and more than one man had his palm crossed with silver for posing as a buyer and thus obtaining price data of the competitors of the merchant who hired him. In those days anything approaching the open-price associations that had their being here during the war would have been looked upon as madness, for then, to all intents and purposes, every merchant regarded his competitors as personl enemies. One of the favorite codes used in the early days, it is said, was the one based on the old motto, "In God We Trust." This had the advantage of containing but twelve letters, with no duplications in the first ten. Thus, by dropping the final "st," something like this was arrived at: 1 N G O D W E T R U 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 With this arrangement worked out, the rest was easy. If a man were selling broadcloth at $4.50 a yard, on his price ticket would appear the more or less crylic sign O D U. Were he selling an overcoat at $37.25, the mark on the ticket would be G E N D. Sometimes the code would be varied by placing the figure 1 under the U and numbering in sequence to the left instead of to the right. Thousands of codes and variations of original ones have since been devised. Frequently Abused. Frequently Abused. While there seems to be little doubt that the code system was adopted originally as a protective measure, it was not long before it began to be used for more ulterior purposes. What was there, somebody evidently argued, to prevent the use of the code to fool buyers as to the real price? In its early days, at least, wholesale business was no more conducted on a strictly one-price basis than was retail selling. Therefore, not only did a code price frequently mean different quotations to different buyers, but it often meant the minimum figure at which a yard of goods or a garment could be sold. The salesmen were permitted to get anything they could above the figure indicated by the code, and as they were paid in comparison with what they sold, they tried to get all the traffic would bear. That way of doing business prevailed in one of the biggest wholesale houses in the country for years, it is said, and the gentle art of buying there was rendered more difficult by the fact that practically every kind of merchandise sold by the concern had a different code. Instances like those noted above have been paralleled many times, according to the buyers heretofore mentioned. In late years, however, salesmen have had less leeway, if any at all, in connection with fixing prices. Because of this the double-price system to different buyers is "worked" more in the salesrooms than on the road. Also, it is asserted, the practice referred to is now very largely confined to the garment trades. In the hands of a smooth worker, usually a member of the firm or the so-called general representative, the cryptic code letters can mean $37.50 to one buyer and $37.25 to another. To a really favored buyer it might mean even less. of the best land in Europe. Vienna, its industry stopped, can do little to earn the food it needs. During the summer of 1920 all traffic between the two capitals was stopped by mutual boycotts and although steamers pulled the Danube from Linz to Budapest, no through passengers or freight were received. "To the casual observer, Budapest is the same proud city as of old. The fine parliament building and the imposing palace on the heights across the river, where Admiral Horthy now THE MONITOR CLASSIFIED COLUMN ATTORNEYS PIATTI & WEAR ATTORNEYS AND COUNSELLORS AT LAW Phone Douglas 4508 1017-20 City Nat'l Bank Bldg. Lambert, Shotwell & Shotwell ATTORNEYS Omaha National Bank Bldg. Phone AT lantic 5104 Notary Public in Office Courthouse Athens Athens Practice Area: Both State and Fed- eral Courts 11 South 114th Avenue, Omaha, Neb. 11 South 114th Avenue, Omaha, Neb. BEAUTY PARLORS. BE YOUR OWN BOSS The SAVONA SYSTEM of hair dressing taught by Mrs. Beatrice A. Wilson will enable you to make big money. Men and women you can make money selling Savona Toilet Preparations and Savona Mud best treatment for lumbago and siatic rheumatism. Agents Wanted — Apply MRS. BEATRICE A. WILSON 2516 Corby St. Webster 5557 CLCTHING C. J. Carlson SHOES 1514 N. 24th St. "Same Location 31 Years" (Cor. Alley) DRUG STORES Liberty Drug Company B. Robinson, Mgr. Webster 0386. 1904 N 24th St. FREE DELIVERY Best Drugs, Sodas and Sundries in City PEOPLES DRUG STORE Prompt Service 111 So. 14th St. Jack. 1446 REAL ESTATE, RENTALS 111 South 14th St, Omaha, Neb. Children's Clothes a Specialty Mrs. Manion 2407 N. 29th St. Web 5415 MELCHOR--Druggist The Old Reliable Tel. South 807 4826 So. 24th St. E. A. NIELSEN Upholstering Co. Furniture Repairing. Mattress Renovating "We handle a complete line of Bedsprings and Mattres- ses at reasonable prices." 1913-15 Cuming Str. Jackson 0864 M. & S. Repair Shop Henry Smith, Prop. Gasoline, Oils, Accessories Auto Repairing of all Kinds C. R. Boyd, Mechanic Phone Harney 4255 2816 Cuming St. FOR SALE—Two beds, springs and sanitary couch cheap. 2917 Grant St. FOR RENT—Neatly furnished rooms —Good location on car line. Web. 2347—Indef. FREE Catalog Bargain Catalog Hundreds of wonderful money- saving values - dry goods, clothing and shoes for everyone - supplies for the farm and home. Latest styles Fresh quality goods at prices little more factory cost. Your satisfaction guaranteed. Mail order customers save millions of each year. Our Catalog is your best guide. BRADLEY, MERRIAM & SMITH Dept. OMAHA, NEBR. Sing a Postal Today --- FURNITURE FURNITURE, STOVES, FITXURES Second hand or New Repairing Hauling Everything Needed in Home WEST END FURNITURE CO. R. B. RHODES, Prop. 2522 Lake St. Records Exchanged, 15 cents. Latest Mannie Smith records always on hand. SHLAES PHONOGRAPH CO. 1104 Dodge St. ELECTRIC SUPPLIES Hughes Battery Station 24th & Seward Sts. Web 0300 FREE SERVICES Batteries called for and delivered. We carry all the makes of batteries. Repairing and Recharging. Omaha Garage GROCERIES AND MEAT MARKETS The Burdette Grocery T. G. KELLOGG, Prop. Full line of Groceries and Meats Quick Sales and Small Profits Our Method 2216 No. 24th St. Web. 0515 HARDWARE REPAIRS FOR STOVES FURNACES AND BOILERS OMAHA STOVE REPAIR WORKS 1206-8 DOUGLAS STR. PHONE Atlantic 2524 Petersen & Michelsen Hardware Co. GOOD HARDWARE 2408 N St. Tel. South 162 LAUNDRIES A. Edholm E. W. Shermar Standard Laundry 24th, Near Lake Street Phone Webster 130 EMERSON'S LAUNDRY The Laundry That Suits All 1301 No. 24th St. Web. 0820 EVANS MODEL LAUNDRY Forty-five years in the business 11th & Douglas Douglas 0242 PAINTS, ETC. Best Paint Made For Less Money Mullin Paint Co. 313 S. 14th Street SCHOOL DAY Parent Your Children's School They're Endurance - C SCHOOL DAYS ARE HERE THE FAMILY SHOE STORE Friedman Bros. Prop. 1504 No. 24th St. ANNIVERSARY SALE Continued Friday and Saturday at ZUCKER'S DEPT STO 1615-17-19 19½ No. 24th St ANNIVERSARY SALE Continued Friday and Saturday ZUCKER'S DEPT STORE 1615-17-19-191/2 No.24th St MUSIC A. F. PEOPLES PAINTING PAPERHANGING AND DECORATING Estimates Furnished Free. All Work Guaranteed. Full Line of Wall Paper and Sherwin-Williams Paints and Varnishes 2419 Lake St. Webster 6366 PRINTERS OMAHA PRINTING COMPANY THE OFFICE SUPPLY HOUSE ESTAURA... Eagle Cafe Lake and 27th Street SPECIAL CHICKEN DIN NER SUNDAYS AND THURSDAYS Phone Webster 3247 Chas. Hemphill Prop. SPORTING GOODS The TOWNSEND GUN CO. Sporting, Outing and Athletic Goods 1514 Farnam St. Douglas 0870 SEED STORES 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 UNDERTAKERS Allen Jones, Res. Phone W. 204 JONES & CO. FUNERAL PARLOR 2314 North 24th St. Web. 1100 Lady Attendant The Western Funeral Home Pleases And will serve you night and day 2518 Lake St. Phone Web. 0248 SILAS JOHNSON, Prop. FUNERAL DIRECTORS Lodge No. 9915. Meets every second and fourth Thursday nights each month at 24th and Charles Sts. THE EYE J. D. CRUM, N. G. M. L. HUNTER, P. N. F. W. B. TURNER, P. S. G. U. O. OF O. F. Missouri Valley S ARE HERE s, Buy ool Leather Built Shoes. Built for: comfort - Service SARY SALE day and Saturday DEPT STORE ½ No. 24th St