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NEGRO RACE ENTERING INTO BIG BUSINESS LIFTING LIFT TOO $2.00 a Year. 5c a Copy NEGRO RACIAL VIEWPOINT NOW UNDERGOING RADICAL CHANGE Commercial and Economic Aspect Regarded As Important Agency In Race Prosperity In America. ECONOMIC CONSCIOUSNESS Prominent Group of Leaders Surren der Successful Professional Careers To Enter Field of Atlanta, Ga., Nov. 2. — Race progress along economic lines has so challenged the thought and attention of a group of prominent race leaders in the South that it has given birth to an economic viewpoint which bids fair to becoming a revolutionizing agent in raising the status of the Colored people in this country. The responsibility for the birth of this new viewpoint is credited to a group of men now engaged in the conduct of the affairs of three giant corporations in Atlanta, Georgia, having recently given up professional careers to help shape the industrial destiny of the Negro. Among the important members of this group are: Dr. W. F. Boddie, who surrendered a medical career with a lucrative practice in a thriving Southern Georgia city to come to Atlanta to serve as cashier and treasurer of the Citizens Trust Company. Dr. Boddie was shortly followed by Dr. A. M. Wilkins, who after having for twenty-five years successfully pursued his dental profession in Griffin, Georgia, gave it up to enter the business world as vice-president of the same corporation. These men are now part of a notable group which includes a large number of young college-trained men who have abandoned the teaching and other professions in many of the large cities of the country so as to help put over the ambitious program of the Standard Citizens Service group in Atlanta. Among these younger men may be mentioned John R. Pinkett and Joseph H. B. Evans, formerly teachers in the Summer High School of St. Louis, Missouri; David D. Jones, who recently gave up the work as Executive secretary of the St. Louis Y. M. C. A.; and Oscar C. Brown, who had just opened law offices in Indianapolis. Dr. Boddie very forcefully sets forth this new viewpoint in a statement which discusses in detail what part a fundamental economic program will play in the progress of the Negro in America. In the opinion of Dr. Boddie, the fundamental weakness of the Colored people in America is the lack of an economic viewpoint. This is brought out very clearly in our relations with other groups. The most profound changes are taking place as a result of this fact. In the South, especially in the rural sections, whole areas are being depopulated and the resultant effect will be more far reaching than it is possible at this time to estimate. "One cause of this condition," Dr. Boddie says, "is that as a group we have never been considered by other groups as an integral part of the economic life of this country. In the past it has been largely a matter of exploitation, due to our inability to see clearly that their manifest interest was mainly for personal gain. We have possibly never felt before so keenly the need of an economic viewpoint. OUR LEADERS HAVE GIVEN THEIR FIRST CONSIDERATION TO RELIGION, EDUCATION AND POLITICS, BUT LITTLE TO ECONOMICS." "Today, our practical elimination in every phase of American life is due to the fact that we have failed to recognize that the economic group viewpoint is absolutely essential to recognition in the affairs of our country. WE HAVE BEEN SEGREGATED RELIGIOUSLY, EDUCATIONALLY, AND POLITICALLY, BUT NO DISCRIMINATION HAVE WE SHOWN FOR OURSELVES ECONOMICALLY. WE ARE THE ONLY GROUP IN AMERICAN LIFE WHOSE ECONOMIC RESERVES ARE GIVEN TO THE CONTROL OF OTHER GROUPS." Dr. Boddie asserts that in America there is an economic group consciousness which is so rigid as to practically exclude every group which does not have one. Only groups which have this economic consciousness are maintaining their place in American civilization. Since the economic factor is so essential for other groups or races in their struggle for equal advantages THE MONITOR for the members of their group, it stands to reason that it would be equally advantageous for us to at least begins to ponder, confer and devise ways and means by which propaganda may be disseminated through our racial group that would, in the course of time, grow and crystalize into a concept that would become so embedded in the minds and actions of our people that an economic racial solidarity would result that would make us stand out on the horizon of races as do the Hebrew children of the world. "In this country," according to Dr. Boddie, "every group save our own, controls its own economic reserves. The Jewish race in America, and as it is constituted in all sections of world civilization, is a concrete illustration of a racial group without a country, virtually dictating the affairs of the world economically, because of the mastery of their resources. We can only get and maintain a place in American economic life by and through our own efforts." "To develop an economic viewpoint, the essential thing is that the leaders of the thought of our group should teach racial economic group consciousness. This should be taught to develop in us not a hatred of other races, but that we might forge for our group a weapon for our advantage to be added to our religious, educational and political armamentarium in furthering equality of opportunity for ourselves. We need to teach practical cooperation of the masses of our people, with each other, by each other and for each other." "In laying the foundation for our economic development, insurance organizations, banks and trust companies, are the first institutions which should be built. The insurance organizations to gather the money reserves of our group and at the same time give them that protection which is essential to the buttressing of investments. The banks and trust companies to act as reservoirs for the accumulation of these reserves of capital, and for the proper safeguarding and intelligent care of our estates. Along with these, we should have grocery stores, meat markets, clothing stores, manufacturing establishments, and in fact all of these commercial enterprises which have made the Anglo-Saxon the predominate factor in the world today. "The task of the co-operation of the masses of our group will not be easy to accomplish, due to the fact that our reserves of capital are all held by the opposite groups, and these groups have the bulk of our patronage. WE MUST LEARN AS A GROUP NOT TO EXPECT CONSIDERATION BECAUSE WE ARE BLACK, BUT FOR THE REASON THAT WE ARE RENDERING THE SAME SERVICE FOR THE SAME MONEY." N. A. A. C. P. ARRANGES FOR PRINTING HOUSTON MARTYRS' PETITIONS New York, November 3.—It is announced by the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People at 69 Fifth Avenue, New York City, that the National Office will arrange for the printing of the petitions to be used in gathering signatures asking the release of the fifty-four men of the Twentyfourth Infantry confined in Leavenworth prison for the use of individuals and those organizations which desire the petitions only in small quantities. This the National Office has arranged to do for reasons of economy. Therefore, those organizations which desire only limited quantities of the petitions may secure them at the rate of one cent a sheet, approximately one half the cost of printing and mailing, by sending an order and the amount necessary to cover the same to the N. A. A. C. P. These orders will be turned over to the printers at New York and filled as promptly as possible. Larger organizations are following the original plan and having their petitions printed locally, but the N. A. A. C. P. feels that the above outlined plan will be a convenience to smaller organizations and to individuals. The N. A. A. C. P. reports that there has never been any cause which has been entered into with such whole-hearted enthusiasm as the campaign to free these men. The Methodist Episcopal Church through Bishop R. E. Jones is distributing petitions among its churches; the Knights of Pythias of North America, etc., thru Supreme Chancellor S. W. Green and thru their grand chancellors are circulating more than five thousand petitions (each petition having space for sixty signatures); the Citizens Club of Berkley, Norfolk, Va., has unanimous A NATIONAL WEEKLY NEWSPAPER DEVOTED TO THE INTERESTS OF COLORED AMERICANS THE REV. JOHN ALBERT WILLIAMS, Editor OMAHA, NEBRASKA, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 1923 HO-HO AN'YOU DIDN'T SEE A RABBIT IN THE WHOLE COUNTY HOTEL (Copyright. W. N. U.) SIGHTS, EXPERIENCES AND IMPRESSIONS OF A TRAVELLER WHO ATTENDED NATL. BAPTIST CONVENTION, LOS ANGELES ly passed a resolution pledging complete co-operation in this effort and, during the special meeting which it will hold on November 11, the audience will stand for five minutes in silent prayer for the release of the men. According to all present indications many more than the original goal of 100,000 signatures to the petition will be secured. Paris, Nov. 3.—The French authorities have again emphatically forbidden the showing of Thomas Dixon's infamous motion picture production. SIGHTS, EXPERIENCES WHO ATTENDED LOS ANGELES. The intense heat that greeted us in Los Angeles was, indeed a disagreeable surprise! After crossing the scorching desert in Arizona many had assured us we would have relief in the charming climate of California. However, it was explained that this heat wave was very unusual and generally preceeded an earthquake. This explanation made matters worse, for right then and there we experienced a fear quake! But after the eclipse of the sun, which was very interesting, things cooled off or down, I can't say which. O, the joy and admiration experienced in seeing California is inexpressible. What serenity and sublimity possesses the traveler as he heels the balmy air, beholds the beauty of the flowers, the groves of oranges, lemons, grapefruit, prunes, olives and acres of bushes laden with grapes, inhaling the soothing and animating fragrance of them all. Really, is this Los Angeles? "Yes," we were told," the garden spot of the land, founded by a few Spanish soldiers as far back as 1781 and named Nuestra Senora La Reina de Los Angeles — The City of Our Lady, the Queen of the Angels—but the Angels was enough for the busy Americans who came later. So now we have Los Angeles, the city of the Angels. Its active life dates from 1885. I can never tell you how delightfully strange I felt the first morning I walked the streets of Los Angeles, greeted by the glorious sun, shining so friendly and affectionately upon those graceful and historical palms that stood as sentinels on both sides of the streets, whose ancestors had exchanged greetings with this same sun and watched it rise and set for centuries in Jencho and along the banks of the Jordan, where John baptized the Christ. The palm, it is said, will not be pressed or bound down, or grow crooked, or heavy weights be laid on it. This tree is one of the most famous of all the forest, and is the usual emblem of constancy, fruitfulness, patience, and victory, which the more it is oppressed, the more it --- "The Birth of a Nation," until all scenes containing Negroes or the Ku Klux Klan have been eliminated. The action of the authorities in prohibiting the showing of the picture when it first came to France, aroused international comment. Film men declare that the picture would be robbed of its value, if the scenes objected to by the French censors are cut out. The promoters of the picture stand to lose over 3,000,000 francs. St. Louis, Mo., Nov. 3.—Three hun- By Mrs. M. H. Wilkinson flourisheth; the higher it grows, the stronger and prouder it is in the top. As a race and as individuals may we strive to imbibe these winning virtues. David realized its endurance and perseverance and sang "The righteous shall flourish as the palm tree." Los Angeles presents a unique and beautiful aspect; for while its public and business buildings are notably fine, the peculiarity of the place is its lovely homes; its many flowers and its picturesque shaded trees with its wonderful and varied palm trees, planted so effectively. First a tall, stately palm, then a short bunchy one. We get our palm fans from the palm that grows tall and bunchy at the top with fan-shaped leaves. Then, there is the palm tree that looks like a pine apple with the leaves branching out from the top of the seeming apple. Another species' leaves spring directly from the ground like the lilac bush. They are a distinguished and valuable group of plants, gratifying the eye by their adornment of landscape and ministering abundantly to the necessities and pleasures of man. The mild climate allows the most delicate flowers and shrubbery to flourish all the year round. One sees hedges of calla illies, great 10-foot gerraniums, heliotrope covering the side of the house and trees that bloom in purple the year round, spreading their fragrance everywhere. Speaking of Pasadena, surely it is the lost Eden recovered. It is beautifully located between the mountains and joined to Los Angeles by a strip of land. Pasedena is an exceptionally beautiful city. Its streets, too, are lined with a great variety of tropical trees such as the Eucalyptus and palm. I can never forget the ride through these streets, viewing those lovely mansions and attractively decorated landscapes, everything immaculate and idealistic. It was very quiet and scarcely a person was seen on the streets in the wealthy residential district. I remembered an old man who came from the country to Philadelphia, Pa., and when he saw the brilliant lights and paved streets with fine mansions he was amazed and exclaimed, "If 'Heben' is any pretier than this I don't want to see it." My dred and seventy-five members of the St. Louis Real Estate Exchange have approved a plan for the establishment of a Negro residential section of the city. The plan of segregation has for its fundamental force the refusal to sell property to colored people in other sections than those set aside for them. The claim has been made that the colored population of 65,000 in 1920 has increased through migration to more than 100,000, and that some action for housing of the migrants is imperative. It is said that colored people will press their opposition to the new ruling in court, if necessary, even to the point of holding that the action of the real estate men is conspiracy. thoughts were not as his in regard to the loveliness of Pasedena but thought I, really it seems to be a heaven on earth. This is seeing and enjoying life and the beautiful. Some think there are none of our group in Pasedena; but we had the pleasure of viewing their community and the homes were very pretty. Much could be said of Hollywood, the dreamland of the actors, that rivals in beauty with Pasedena. Coming back we saw the ostrich farm enclosed with a very high fence. Here is the largest of all living birds, standing from six to eight feet in height. It is an old bird from the deserts of Africa and Arabia. This bird reaches its prime at three years old. The first feathers are cut when it is eight months old. This process is renewal at the intervals of eight months. The long white feathers come from the male bird, the female plumes are not pure white but are flecked with gray. The ostrich prefers an Alkaline soil on which to graze, and its introduction into Southern California in 1882 has proven quite a success. Los Angeles is twenty miles from the beach. On our way we saw many oil wells and learned the oil production bids fair to become one of Los Angeles' greatest industries. Reaching the beach Sante Monica, we never experienced such a jam, nor heard so much noise, nor saw so many odd and entertaining things. Why, even the old Ark was there with Brother and Sister Noah peeping out of the windows, and their sons smiling and nodding at everyone passing. Goodness garious, it was worse than the Vanity Fair in Pilgrim's Progress. Think of it, we paid to "see a Mother with the smallest baby, five weeks old and still alive." And to our disappointment, honey, it was a monkey with her offspring leaping about in a cage. We elbowed our way to the beach where hundreds of people were resting in the sand under large umbrellas or jumping the foaming waves. Here we viewed the peaceful and majestic Pacific and watched Old Sol as he seemed to bury himself in the depths of the blue deeps leaving a glorious golden light lingering and dancing upon the waves. Whole Number 434 POPULATION OF SOUTH The population of the south as a whole forms 30.9 per cent. of the population of the United States. Of the 33,044,445 inhabitants of the seventeen Southern States, including the District of Columbia, a trifle more than one-fourth, or about 26.9 per cent., are colored. In other words, in each group of 1,000 persons living in the Southern States 731 are white and only 269 are colored, a condition that makes a joke out of the vicious cry of "Negro Domination" by ignorant politicians. Prior to the present migration, Mississippi and South Carolina were the only States in which the colored population constituted 50 per cent. or more of the total State populations. The colored population of Georgia was 41.7 per cent. of the total, that of Louisiana 38.9 per cent., Alabama, 38.4 per cent., and Florida 34.0 per cent. In no other Southern State, including the District of Columbia, does the colored population form as much as 30 per cent. of the State population. BEWITCHING WITCHES DISPENSE WITCHES BREW AND DOUGHNUTS The Woman's Auxiliary of the Church of St. Philip the Deacon, gave a Halloween party last Thursday night at the attractive and commodious home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles H. Hicks, 2530 Maple Street. The rooms were appropriately and artistically decorated. Among the many unique features was the "Witches Caldron" from which "witches brew," cider, was dispensed. The magic clock, fish pond and a fortune tellers' booth all presided over by attractive and bewitching "witches" in regulation witches' costumes furnished fun for many, and funds for the organization. Games of various kinds gave ample amusement and entertainment for the large number who attended. It was a pleasant and successful social affair for the promotion of good fellowship among the members and friends of the congregation. GIRLS FRIENDLY HAVE UNION HALLOWEEN PARTY The Girls' Friendly Society of the various Episcopal Churches had a delightful Halloween Party, Wednesday night at Trinity Cathedral parish house. The party was preceded by a service at five o'clock in Trinity cathedral at which several associates were formally admitted by Bishop Shaylor, who also delivered an excellent address. Repairing to the parish house a picnic supper was served, after which a program and games occupied the evening. St. Philip's branch was represented by a large number who report a delightful time. CHILDREN INCREASE Philadelphia, Pa., Nov. 3.—(By A. N. P.)—The school census for this year reveals that colored and Mongolian children have increased their attendance in the public schools and that the whites have fallen off in large numbers. There are 313,933 white children registered this year. This is a decrease of 34,944 under the registration of last year. Colored children have increased about 12 per cent. There are seventy more Japanese and Chinese children than were registered last year. NEW YORK LEADS WITH 10,000 WIDOWS New York, Nov. 3.—The city of New Cork has 10,238 colored widows and ranks first place in this respect among other cities of the country. Washington brings up an ambitious second with 9,051, and is followed in order named by Chicago, New Orleans, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Atlanta, Memphis, St. Louis and Birmingham. How many of these are widows indeed "by sod and not by grass" is not stated. N. A. A. C. P. WILL ELECT OFFICERS SUNDAY The Omaha Branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People will hold its regular meeting at Grove M. E. Church, Twenty-second and Seward streets, Sunday afternoon at 4 o'clock for the annual election of officers. As this is a most important meeting all members of the Association are urged to be present to vote for such persons as they may prefer for officers for the ensuing year. GROWING THANK YOU 4 Vol. IX—No. 18 BINESS AN AFRICAN JEW INNOCENT CAUSE OF THEATRE RIOT Resentment of Insulting Remarks By White Rowdies Alleged To Have Started the Trouble. David Kolscriitta, Jewish Cantor, Said To Be Native of Abysinnia, Speaks Several Languages. Washington, D. C., Nov. 2. — The Howard Theatre was the scene of a battle royal at a midnight show here recently, according to the Washington Eagle, of this city. The participants were all white, and the battle was waged in resentment to insulting remarks made concerning a black Jew. David B. Kolscriitta, the only colored Jewish cantor in the world, was rendering a number on the program when three white ruffians began to make insulting remarks. The Jews in the house immediately took it up and the fight followed. It lasted for about ten minutes. Policemen came in and quieted the melee. During all the fight Mr. Kolscriitta continued to sing. At the conclusion, the Jews surrounded Mr. Kolscriitta and all left the theater together singing the Jewish national anthem. Native of Africa. The cantor is only 33 years old. He is a native of Abyssinia, Africa, and is a member of a Jewish tribe there which is called one of the "lost tribes." The members are of mixed Jewish and African descent, their origin, it is said, going back to the days of the Queen of Sheba and King Solomon, when a great number of Jews were taken to Africa. Intermarriage perpetuated the Jewish strain and the following of the ancient religion. When only a child, the cantor resolved to embark on the study of languages. He tells the story that in his early youth he was deformed because of a very large head and small body, and as a result drew the derision of members of other tribes whose tongues he did not know. The boy determined to learn their tongues to know what they were saying. He added many European and Oriental as well as ancient classical languages to his African list, in all twenty-eight languages. Mr. Kollscritta pursued his earlier studies in Palestine and later went on a tour of the world with scientists searching for the "lost tribes." He traveled for five years, and states that he has been in every civilized country. A Linguist. The cantor reacts and writes nine languages; can speak fourteen fluently. Here is but a part of the list: Spanish, French, Italian, German, Swedish, Danish, Norwegian, Dutch, ancient Hebrew, Yiddish, Targon, a language of Bible times; Bible Latin, in which he is well versed; Russian, Polish, Gaelic, Slavish, ancient Greek, the original Ethiopian of which he can write the script; Flemish, Manchu and Chinese; also Kaffir, Malay, Zulu, Zambesi and Hottentot, all African tongues, as well as Boer, which is similar to Dutch. Kollscritta declares that the most difficult language he had to learn was English. "It has so many letters that say nothing," was his way of expressing his difficulty. During the war Kollscritta was eleven months in France. There he became acquainted with a Chinese cook who knew English and taught the cantor much Chinese. Kollscritta was an interpreter in the army during the war. Incidentally he is an American citizen. PRINCIPAL GIRLS' SCHOOL VISITS OMAHA FRIENDS Miss A. Bowden, principal of St. Philip's School for Girls at San Antonio, Texas, en route east from the Provincial Synod of the Seventh Province of the Episcopal Church, held in Kansas City, Mo., last week, spent three days here as the guest of the Rev. and Mrs. John Albert Williams at St. Philip's rectory. Miss Bowden is recognized as one of the prominent educators of the Episcopal Church in the South, her school ranking among the best. Miss Bowden who is a graduate of St. Augustine's School, Raleigh, N. C., was pleased to meet here a former classmate at St. Augustine's in the person of Mr. W. H. Robinson. She left Wednesday afternoon for Des Moines. THE MO A WEEKLY NEWSPAPER DEVOTED OF COLORED PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY AT MONITOR PUBLISH Entered as Second-Class Mall Ma- Omaha, Nebraska, under the Act of M THE REV. JOHN ALBERT WILLIAM W. W. MOSELY, Lincoln, Neb. LUCINDA W. WILLIAMS. B. S. SUTTON. SUBSCRIPTION RATES, $200 A YEAR. Advertising Rates Fur Address, The Monitor, Posto Telephone W ARTICLE XIV, CON UNITED THE MONITOR A WEEKLY NEWSPAPER DEVOTED PRIMARILY TO THE INTERESTS OF COLORED AMERICANS PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY AT OMAHA, NEBRASKA, BY THE MONITOR PUBLISHING COMPANY Address, The Monitor, Postoffice Box 1204, Omaha, Neb. Telephone WEBsther 4243 ARTICLE XIV, CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES Citizenship Rights Not to Be Abridged 1. All persons born or naturalized in the United and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizen United States and of the State wherein they re state shall make or enforce any law which shall ab privileges or immunities of citizens of the United S shall any state deprive any person of life, liberty, erty without due process of law, nor deny to any within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the l HUSH THE SONG OF HATE 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. EMPTY wagons make a lot of noise. This trite saying applies to the Kluxes who just now are raising quite a din. They are getting a vast deal of free publicity, which we suppose cannot really be helped. They are not worth the free advertising they are getting. They take themselves all too seriously. It is true their song of hate, which they gleefully croak, will win the plaudits of some thoughtless degenerates or persons of low mentality and questionable morality, but that it will gain the approbation of the vast number of sensible white Americans is unbelievable. Hatred of mankind is not the normal state of man; certainly not of those who have advanced beyond the stage of savagery, and, despite occasional outbursts of fienish cruelty which disclose the primal brute, we cannot bring ourselves to regard our white fellow-countrymen as a class as "white savagery and brutes." We believe them to be controlled and actuated by high moral principles and benevolent and a kindly disposition with the desire to be fair-minded and justice-loving. This we believe to be their normal character. The harsh, unfair, and unjust characteristics, which are frequently in evidence, are the abnormal. Benevolence and not malevolence is their dominant trait and that is why no song of hate can effectively sway their real soul. Some will listen to this Siren song, but the emotion which it arouses will only be temporary. The reaction to the truer self will come. The thing for us to do is to raise our voices in such an anthem of praises and good will that the jarring notes of the song of hate shall be silenced. "DAMN WRONG" AND "DAMN RIGHT" WE were talking to a prominent business man the other day and among some of the many good things he said was this: "Don't let your people imagine that all the white people of the United States are against them; not by a long shot. In the time of our country's peril we call upon the black man to defend our common country and when he has valiantly done his part we slap him in the face. That is all wrong and there are thousands of citizens who realize the shame of this and little as you may think it, in our clubs and business houses we are discussing this phase of the situation and the Negro has many more real friends than con- Advertising T A hen is not supposed to have Much common sense or tact, Yet every time she lays an egg She cackles forth the fact. A rooster hasn't t Of intellect t But none the less Enough good The mule, the mo Has a persist Of letting folks k By his insists The busy little be Bulls bellow a The watch dogs h The doves an The peacock spread Pigs squeal a And even serpent To hiss before But man, the greatest masterpiece That nature could devise, Will often stop and hesitate Before he'll advertise. Merchants who are wise And want our people's trade Use THE MONITOR to advertise And thus their fortune's made. PAGE TWO naturalized in the United States, on thereof, are citizens of the state wherein they reside. No any law which shall abridge the citizens of the United States; nor person of life, liberty, or prop-law, nor deny to any personal protection of the laws. ditions which he has to confront would seem to indicate. Many too, are seeing that the blaming of a whole class or race for the crimes of a few individuals is all d—n wrong. Excuse me, but I get mighty indignant, about there things." We told him that he need not excuse himself for his emphatic utterance for we ourselves had the conviction that he was "d——n right" in his views and we hoped that his tribe would rapidly increase. It is interesting to be told by a representative of the dominant group of Americans that many of them are thinking hard not how to exploit, but how to help. Of course we know this to be true; but it is good to be reassured. In the meantime it is up to us as a people to do our duty in every way to show ourselves worthy of the efforts and the friendship of such people as are trying to make conditions better for all. United and cooperative effort will make many things that are admittedly "damn wrong" become 'damn righl." Letters From Our Readers Short, timely letters are invited. We prefer that writers sign their names, but in all cases letters signed with a capital letter are preferred. The scribser, *etc.*, must be accompanied by the name and address of the author for the editor's information. HISTORIC ASSOCIATION 1923 Second Article Omaha, Nebraska, October 30th, 1923. Editor of the Monitor: In your issue of October 19th, 1923, you were kind enough to publish my first article on the above subject, 'Historic Association.' In this, my second article on this subject, I deem that I will have fully set forth my views on the rights and duties of the Negro Race. In this article let me say that color is merely an indication of race—the feature of importance is the individual, the human, and does not nature proclaim the equality of humanity? Nothing short of vicious ignorance would move man to the undoing of nature. Did not this grand and glorious America declare you free—and please God she will keep you free so long as a drop of genuine American blood permeates the bodies of true Americans. At present you enjoy ing Talk got a lot to show, most roosters have sense to crow. most despised of beasts, cent way know he's around cent bray. ses they buzz, and cows moo, park, the ganders quack, and pigeons coo. ads his tail and squacks, and robins sing ts know enough e they sting. are wise for people's trade ATOR to advertise eir fortune's made. liberty. But what is liberty? It is willing submission to all just, laws rightly administered. Now, my fellow citizens, rights always beget duties, and in this connection I will say that you are the only people known to history, that came out from slavery with no songs of vengeance; the world knows you to be a kindly, happy-hearted, laughing people. You wait no word of any one to respect law. Your duties like your rights are similar to my own. The argument for the one is the reason for the other. Did not our Divine Saviour say "Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself?" Therefore let no man or body of men provoke you into forgetfulness of God's love and your neighbor's rights. Let it be distinctly understood that we must all help to keep America powerful, to protect her government as well as her citizens, because upon one vitally depends the other. Remember that the law is for every citizen, regardless of race, color or creed, despite the fact that cunning treachery and riotous ignorance is now set up in defiance of American courts. My Negro fellow citizens, let me say to you, be devoted to law, no matter who is unlawful, for, I regret to say, there is at the present time an organized lawlessness in our country shrouding itself from the search light of truth as well as the light of day. Why have we those mid-night marauders? Can they question the patriotism of the Negro race? To ascertain the truth let them consult history—for has not the Negro displayed his patriotism wherever or whenever the welfare of this nation was at stake? The veracity of this statement is well shown in incidents from Bunker Hill to George Town in the war of the Revolution in 1775 and the Rebellion from Fort Sumpter to the surrender of Robert Lee. The most recent display of patriotism on the part of the Negro race was in our late World War in the memorable battles of Gallipole, Chateau-Thierry and in Flanders. How many of the so-called "Hooded Knights" who now question the patriotism of the Negro race bore a like brunt of battle and felt the shock of colliding forces in behalf of this nation? I warn every patriotic American citizen against these mid-night marauders with covered heads who call themselves Americans but whose actions beat on the foundation of our government. I declare you my Negro friends, American citizens, not in name alone but in deeds and truth. In conclusion let me say: Stand upon your rights my man, BUT Always hold yourself in hand, AND Love thy neighbor as thyself, SO THAT When your placed beneath the sod, YOUR Soul will rest in peace with God. Ed. F. Morearty. Omaha, Nebraska. October 30, 1923. Editor Monitor, Box, 1204, Omaha, Nebr. My Dear Sir: The following telegram was received from Conway, Arkansas. "Notify Katie Burgess, colored, her father at point of death." The address of Katie Burgess is not known. Sincerely yours, Charles E. Black, Postmaster. IT'S A PRETTY GOOD THING TO FORGET IT! If you see a tall fellow ahead of the crowd A leader of men, marching fearless and proud And you know of a tale, whose mere telling aloud Would cause his proud head in anguish be bowed. It's a pretty good thing to forget it! If you know of a skeleton hidden away In a closet and guarded and kept from the day In the dark, and whose showing to suddenly display Would cause grief and sorrow and life-long dismay— It's a pretty good thing to forget it! If you know of a thing that would darken the joy Of a man or a woman, a girl or a boy, That will wipe out a smile or the least way annoy A fellow, or cause any gladness to aloy— It's a pretty good thing to forget it! —Selected. WILL CELEBRATE ANNIVERSARIES The Rev. E. H. McDonald, D. D., pastor of Mt. Moriah Baptist church and his congregation will celebrate two anniversaryes next week beginning Monday night. Monday is the pastor's birthday anniversary and in connection with this the anniversary of his coming to this pastorate will be also observed with appropriate festivities, services and other events, among them the burning of the mortgage, which has been paid. Friends of the pastor and of Mt. Moriah are invited to be present. First-Class Modern Furnished Rooms —3769 No. 34th St. Web. 4768, Mrs W. Bentley Brown THE MONITOR Mrs. James O'Donnel is reported on the sick list this week. Rev. H. W. Botts returned home from Omaha Saturday after spending some days with his brother and friends there. Mrs. L. D. Forbes entertained the Mission at their home last Tuesday night. Mrs. Maud Gates is greatly improved from recent operation. Mr. and Mrs. W. R. B. Alexander entertained the Utopian Art Club at their home last Thursday. A paper was read by Miss Hazel King, which was commented on by a number present. Quite a crowd was in attendance and the meeting, a profitable one. The Utopian Art Club will give a social and debate at Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Thursday night, November 8. The men members will debate the following: Resolved that a "needle is more benefit to a woman than a pin." D. H. Oliver and J. A. Patrick; leaders. At Mt. Zion Baptist Church last Sunday, Rev. H. W. Botts preached two most practical sermons which were enjoyed by his folks. The Sunday School and B. Y. P. U. had interesting lessons. Union services of all the Churches will be held at Mt. Zion Baptist Church on Thanksgiving morning. Rev. H. W. Botts will preach. After which, dinner will be served at the several churches during the day. Be on hand to give thanks to our "Lord" once during the year. Remit for your paper way past due. Rev. M. C. Knight held his usual services at the A. M. E. Church Sunday, delivering his usual good sermons to his congregation. The Sunday School and Aid Society had fine Thursday was a fine success. Services at the Newman M. E. Church last Sunday was of interest. Rev. G. W. Carter delivered his usual fine sermons; all services being fairly attended. The weekly suppers are graining in patronage. Remember the Saturday night supper at Mt. Zion Baptist Church each Saturday. ASK YOUR MERCHANT OR THOSE FROM WHOM YOU BUY WHY HE DOES NOT ADVERTSE IN YOUR NEWSPAPER. We Are As As Your T MEN'S SUITS CLEANED LADIES' SUITS CLEANED Other Articles RUGS (9x12) CLEANED..... We own and operate our one of the best equipped in WE CLEAN EVEN YOUR REAL Only Colored Business $6,000 worth of equipment. 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AMERICAN MORTGAGE & JOHN F. THOM 14 Courtney Bldg., Omaha, Neb. To Avoid Use DEN PYORRHEA PREVENT 25c--2 0 Manufactur Kaffir Chemical (A Race En OMAHA, NE resent Day" Needs Complete Protection—Big Benefits—Low Cost will list your home for sale, or sell you a b money. AMICAN MORTGAGE & FINANCE COMM JOHN F. THOMAS, Agent. Bldg., Omaha, Neb. Tel. WE b To Avoid Pyorrhe Use DENTLO YORRHEA PREVENTIVE TOOTH PAST 25c--2 oz. Tube Manufactured by Air Chemical Laborat (A Race Enterprise) OMAHA, NEBRASKA Complete Protection—Big Benefits—Low Cost We will list your home for sale, or sell you a home and loan you money. To Avoid Pyorrhea ASK FOR IT AT DRUG STORES TAKE NO SUBSTITUTE --- 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 alding or inciting such denials, shall for each offense be 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. 633." "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 amore private part of the house. Ferguson vs Gies, 82 Mich. 358; N. W. 718." E. F. Morearty, Lawyer, 700 Peters Trust building, Jackson 3841 or Harney 2156. Mrs. E. M. Wright has returned from a delightful trip to Tacoma and Seattle and other western points. The Dames Club met Wednesday afternoon as the guests of Mrs. A. L. Hawkins, 2117 North Twenty-fourth Street. Miss Hattie Gaston gave a masquerade dinner Monday night at South and Thompson's cafe. Mrs. John W. Gatus, 2731 Caldwell street, returned Monday morning from a visit to her former home DuQuoin, Ill. She also visited friends in St. Louis, Mo. Grand Opening of "Drew" Harrolds Friday Night Dancing School on Friday evening, November 9th at Dreamland Hall—Admission 35c—Adv. A fine boy was born to Mr. and Mrs. Truman Ellis, 620 Pierce street, Saturday morning. Mother and babe doing well. Mrs. Lucy Brown of Lawrence, Kans., is visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Avery, 2621 Erskine street. Mrs. Thomas Wheeler and her sister-in-law, Mrs. E. M. Davis, returned Tuesday night from a two months' trip to California. Follow the crowd! Where? To Drew Harrold's first class, up-to-date Dancing School. Every Friday night, Dreamland Hall—opening Friday, November 9th. Turner's Orchestra—Admission 35c—Adv. Mrs. M. Jackson, 2613 Burdette St., entertained thirty guests Wednesday October 24, in honor of her niece, Mrs. H. M. Reeves of Chicago. Mrs. W. M. Lewis returned last week from a delightful two months' visit with her sister, Mrs. Carter of Chicago, and with her aunt, Mrs. Sarah Murphy of Indianapolis, Ind. The Misses Alberta Brown and Gertrude Jones entertained the Smarter Set society and a few friends at a tuckey party, Tuesday night, at Miss Brown's home, 2655 Maple Street. Come out and dance on the best floor in town—every Friday Night—Dreamland Hall 35c—Adv. Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Johnson, 2609 Blondo Street, spent Sunday in Lincoln, as the guests of Mr. Johnson's mother, Mrs. Ida B. Johnson. Mrs. T. W. Lewis, 2709 North Twenty-sixth Street, desires to let her friends know that her son, Amon C. Johnson, who is a member of the Tenth Cavalry and in the hospital at Fort Riley, is steadily impoving after suffering from a broken arm and a serious operation. First class up-to-date dancing school—refined pleasure—swell floor—six instructors—good music. Dreamland Hall—every Friday night—admission 35c—Adv. Rev. J. J. Mills, 2717 Charles street, returned recently from an extended trip in the South where he visited relatives and friends at Birmingham, Alabama; Pensacola, Fla., and Greenville, Miss. Y.W.C.A. NORTH SIDE BRANCH 22nd and Grant Streets EDNA M. STRATTON, Executive Sec'y What is known as the "State" Dinner will be served Thursday, November 8, at the North Side Branch, Twenty-second and Grant streets. Mrs. H. R. Bell, chairman and the members of the Religious-Educational Committee will be hostesses at this dinner. Many delicious dishes will be served in the different "States." Hours 4 to 9 p. m. Price 40 cents. MASQUERADE PARTY The High School Girls' Club gave their first party Monday night. It was a Halloween party and talk about fun! Oh, boy! Yes, the boys were there too. In fact there were about seventy of the jolliest group of youths and maidens, with the maidens slightly outnumbering the youths, as one could find anywhere. It was a masquerade affair and the costumes were various from sober monks to dancing girls, French, Italian, Turkish, Egyptian, African and nondescript. The centre was attractively decorated in Halloween colors. Johnson's orchestra, generously volunteered their services. There were marches and games galore. The judges had difficulty in selecting the most nuque costume and character; but finally awarded the prize to Miss Nonance Gibson, who impersonated a Mexican dancing girl. John Pegg who impersonated a Capuchin Monk was a close second. Prizes in the musical mat contest went to Miss Constance Singleton and Arthur McCaw. Doughnuts, cider, apples and home-made candy were the refreshments. "QUEENS OF PARIS" WILL SPARKLE AT GAYETY Gayety's Enviable Reputation for Presentation of Worth While Musical Shows Jacebs & Jermon will present "Queens of Paris" next week starting Saturday matinee, November 8th, at the popular Gayetey theatre as one of their new Columbia "Wheel" offerings of musical burlesque. John G. Jermon has personally staged a show that promises to best fulfill the requirements of family entertainment and has people its 12 scenes with talented comedians, pretty principal girls and a score of lively choristers who know how to sing and can really dance. I, B. Hamp, the featured comedian, wrote the burlesque book and Ruby Cowan has supplied some jingly music to beguile the ear while the agile ensemble sets a lively dancing pace. ```markdown ``` Buy your ticket soon for the Hagan-Talbert Recital at Brandeis Theatre.—Adv. Mr. Charles Davis, 917 North Twenty-second street, gave Mrs. Robert Garrett of Berkley, Cal., a gold watch on Mr. and Mrs. Garrett's twenty-second wedding anniversary, in appreciation for the hospitality shown his family who spent a pleasant vacation at their home last summer. Tickets for the Hagan-Talbert Piano-Song recital at Brandeis theatre Monday, November 19, are $2.00, $1.50, $1.00 and 50 cents. No war tax. Buy your tickets early so you can get good reservations.—Adv. Mrs. J. W. Davis, 2816 Miami street, entertained at dinner Sunday afternoon, Mr. and Mrs. L. D. Johnson and Mr. and Mrs.B. S. Sutton, after which the party was accompanied to the home of Mrs. Davis' sister, Mrs. S. W. Mills, 2708 Miami street, where a pleasant evening was spent. The Wide Awake Twenty-four will meet Fridty afternoon with Mrs. Lena Roulette, 2857 Ohio Street. Mr. H. K. Hillon is reported quite ill at his residence, 2902 North Twenty-sixth Street. Pay your social debts by taking your friends to the Hagan-Talbert Plano-Song Recital at Brandeis Theatre, Monday, November 19.—Adv. The Woman's Auxiliary of the church of St. Philip the Deacon, held its regular weekly meeting Thursday afternoon at the residence of Mrs. Oliver Willia, 2172 Maple Street. Attorney Noah W. Ware went to St. Louis, Mo., last Saturday on legal business, returning the first part of this week. He has recently moved his office into the Kaffir Chemical Laboratory Building at Sixteenth and Cuming streets. Mrs. J. F. Smith and daughter Elaine will leave Saturday for Baltimore, Md., and New York City. At the former place they will visit Mrs. Smith's mother and other relatives, and in the latter Mr. Smith's parents and other relatives. Mr. Smith plans joining them later. You will be pleased with the results obtained by listing your vacant rooms under the Monitor's Classified For Rent Column. Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Rhodes entertained at dinner last Friday evening at their residence, 2408 North Twenty-eighth. Covers were laid for fifteen. Out of town guests were Mrs. Bates of DeWitt, Mo.; Mrs. Gordon of Carrollton, Mo. and Mrs. Sarah Clark of Mt. Leonard, Mo. Mrs. I. S. Pharr and family returned Tesday night from Cleveland, Ohio, where they have temporarily resided for the past six months. Andrew Harrold who successfully conducted a dancing school at Columbia Hall, will open one, Friday night, November 9, at Drezzland Hall with popular prices, the charge being 35 cents. There will be good music and six competent instructors who will teach all the latest up-to-date dances.—Adv. COMING! Florence Cole Talbert Pianist Winner Sanford Scholarship in Joint Recital ↑ NOVEMBER 19 Brandeis Theatre Auspices of St. Philip's Episcopal Church THE MONITOR ebster 4243 QUALITY CLUB CONDUCTS SUC CESSFUL MEMBERSHIP The Quality Club, a colored organization of Armour & Co., employees, conducted a very successful membership drive during the past two weeks. It was organized over a year ago, with less than a dozen men as charter members. The membership is now over 131. The fundamental principles of this organization are to promote the social and economic relations among the employees. Thomas F. Scott is president and R. G. Jackson, Jr., secretary-treasurer. COUNCIL BLUFFS, IOWA, NEWS Sunshine Lodge No. 17—K. of P. gave one of the greatest and grandest entertainments ever held in Council Bluffs known as the Pythian Festival, at the Tokio Hall, 138 West Broadway, last Thursday night. The K. of P. uniform Drill team and the Ladies Drill team also P. J. Waddles' wonderful Boys' Band. You should have heard this band play the marches and overtures, they were certainly good. P. J. Waddles is quite successful in training young people. ALLEN CHAPEL A. M. E. CHURCH 25th and R St. There were good congregations present throughout the day, beginning with the Sunday school which shows steady growth. The Senior choir gave a program at 8 p. m., which was much enjoyed. Other participants in the program, who gave addresses, papers and readings were Mrs. McCoy, Mrs. M. Carter, Mrs. L. Busch, Harrold Bartlette, Mrs. Moffat and Rev. P. M. Harris. Next Sunday will be Rally Day. The pastor will officiate. Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Goode will of Sioux City, Ia., were worshippers here on Sunday. Among the sick of the congregation are Elizabeth Clark, Laura Jefferson, Joseph Price and H. S. Norman. COM THE ST. PAUL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Yes, we have no standing according to the testimony of the Grand Ornithorynchus, or some other kind of cuss of the K. K. K., but so long as we adhere to the standard laid down by Moses and the prophets, so long as we build on the foundation of the prophets and the apostles with Jesus Christ as the chief cornerstone, all the Grand Tothinkuses in the universe cannot disqualify us. Another member was added to our number Sunday morning, and there are still more to follow. If some of the members of the family who are systematically absenting themselves from the family circle would drop in occasionally, and should each one just happen to choose or hit upon the same occasion, they would really be surprised how large the family actually is. TRY IT. Sunday morning the pastor's theme will be, "Wells, or Broken Cisterns, Which?" Sunday evening, "A Nation of Profaners," or "What are You Doing with the Third Commandment?" Insuring the Forests. The first forest insurance was written in Germany in 1870, and it has made gains in Europe commensurate with the development of forest cultivation and protection. 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Don't miss the oppo VIOLINS FREE Ebster 5621, ATlantic 1563, AT main Office: 1423 North 24th St By Buying at L. L. KOTHE & CO. CASH MARKET 1516 N. 24th St. — Phone WE. 3915 Where Your Patronage is Appreciated and You Find REAL BARGAINS THE MONITOR WILL GROW IF YOU WILL DO YOUR SHARE Richards Schools of Music are spending thousands of dollars in an effort to make it possible for every child to get a MUSICAL EDUCATION at a MODERATE PRICE. Don't miss the opportunity! REED Means Funeral Services at Lower Aarket 3991—Parlors 5127 So. near to you as your phone, and answer all calls at night or day in and vicinity. ANDREW T. REED Licensed Embalmer and Funeral Expert Funeral Services at Lowest Prices Phone MA rket 3991—Parlors 5127 So. 26th St. I am as near to you as your phone, and am prepared to answer all calls at night or day in Greater Omaha and vicinity. ANDREW T. REED Expert Licensed Embalmer and Funeral Director LET US PAY YOU 6% ON SAVINGS We Treat You Right STATE SAVINGS & LOAN ASSOCIATION 315 South 17th Street Keeline. Building C. P. Wesin Grocery Co. Also Fresh Fruits and Vegetables 2001 CUMING STREET TELEPHONE JACKSON 1098 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday NOVEMBER 5, 6, 7 This Sale Will Be Held at All Stores Sherman and McConnell Drug Co. 16th and Dodge 16th and Harney 19th and Farnam 24th and Farnam pape Pow —_—_—_— “BETHEL A. M. E, CHURCH Rev, Frederick Divers, Pastor ‘There was quite an increase in the ‘uttendance at Sunday School, and in- terest continues to grow. ‘The attendance at Sunday morning service was good as usual. The pas- tor preached again after a few weeks change. There was one addition. In the evening the services were good, the pastor preached again. Services in the evening start at 7:30 and at 9:30 they are over. but every minute of the time is used, Sunday night we had Rev. Mr. Ewing and Rev. Mr Jones as visiting ministers. ‘There was an unusually nice meet ing held Monday night at the person age where members of the Officia board had been called in their initia meeting by the pastor. The boar: orved with lioht refreshments a the conclusion of the meeting. Sunday is to be a big day. Com mnnion service in the morning an¢ evening. Missionary meeting Wed nesday at the home of Mrs. Aaror Bowler, 2711 N. 28th Ave. at 2:31 P. m. Special features, addresses by Miss Laney from the City Mission anc ‘Miss Gertrude Lucas. Music by Mrs Allen. Missionary News by Mrs. Evs People. PILGRIM BAPTIST CHURCH Sunday services were marked by large congregations. Special efforts ‘fre being put forth to accquaint the membership with the working and financial plans of the Church. 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Adams, 1313 North Twenty-sixth street. It was an en- joyable affair and a grand success. ‘The Florida Club gave an entertain- ment at the church Wednesday night which was voted a success. The pas- tor spoke Sunday night on the Ku Klux’ Klan. BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH Rey. Thos. Taggart, Pastor The Sunday School superintendent was given a birthday present by the ‘school for which, he expressed his gratitude, Mrs. Whidby read a paper on “Why We Have Birthdays.” ‘The pastor was at his post again Sunday after a few weeks’ absence in the South where he conducted a re- vival. Our financial drive is on to meet next annual payment on the pipe organ. It will continue until the 18th. Mon Essily Placed. ‘A man cannot utter two or three sentences without disclosing to Intellt- gent ears precisely where he stands In life and thought. whether in the ‘Ieinedom of the senses and the under standing, or ip that of dens and imagt nation, or In the resin’ of Intultions and duty.—Emerson ili Ni iis a Minas Bina’ ‘To succeed in whatever we under take we must not only have know! edge hut must use {t at the right time and in the right way. Knowledge ts power only when properly applied te ilar we have'ln hand. THE PLAN You buy anv ‘ Advertised Article atthe regular price and we will sell ‘ vou anclher cee same article fore de apa reg a | AN/EXAMPLE © fag sagen 2 tig OF reabotic. 7 3BO3 2 oe 1G ie,” f i Cigars 10c General Joe Cigars 2 for 11c 5c DeSota Cigars 2 for 5c Food Specials 45¢ Liggett’s Opeko Tea, Y-lb. (black and green)... 2 for 46¢ 98¢ Imoprted Olive Oil at. z 2 for 99¢ 85¢ Symonds Inn Vanilla Extract. 2 for 36¢ 40¢ Symonds Inn Lemon Extract_........2 for Ale 25e Baking Chocolate, Y-lb. eake._.....2 for 26¢ 35¢ Symonds Inn Bouillon Cubes............2_ for 36¢ 30¢ Symonds Inn Black Pepper................2 for 3le 25e Symonds Inn Cinnamon........2 for 26¢ 25e Symonds Inn ping ance reeere for 26¢ trawberry Jam, at... for 49¢ 48c Raspberry Jam, At eines for 49¢ oie ie ie , 2 for 50¢ Opeko Coffee, 2 for 5le 25 Symonds Inn Cocoa...............2 for 26¢ Everybody. Pleased. A young lady at a crowded xenside resort was explnining to a circle of admirere: “Yes, It wns dear mronn's birthing. yesterday, 1 gave her @ crimson parasol, with hrond white Miripes. She ix 80 pleased! And 0 am [, Matimn is please! to have a ew parasol, and Tam pleased hecwise how T can sée her coming a tong way off." Povisction a Phantom, here fe ne uch thing as absolute perfection in this mld vale of tears fad hiughter and, iter a man with finite toll nd endeavor bas got 80 that he enn retieuter to butter only one bite of brow at a time, he ts arraigned Ip fie wivst severe Cerms a8 soon ax the company’s gone on ae Gumt of tie size of the bites. —Ohlo State Journal Honey That Will Not By Gathered. Rees have prseiupted the top of dhe Henry Clay stutne In the cenietery at Lexington, Ky, This statue wns struck by lightning » few years agy and the hend dislodged. und a new hend was fashloned by # sculptor, and it Is tn tt that the bees have their bive—Scien- tile Amertean, ‘Shan. lewertad Movel. ‘The surest mark of tmnmrtality to a novel Is that, with due regard to form and smbstance, {t exhibits’ the triumph of the good in tte stmggie with the bad, and proves that. what- ever the Immorality and crime « man may pass through, he Im never lost until bis soul is lost.—Str Hall Caine. 50e Rexall Dyspepsia Tablets......2 for 51 50c Rexall Analgesic Balm... 2 for 5le 25e Rexall Cherry Bark Cough Syrup....2 for 26¢ $1.00 Rexall Cherry Bark Cough Syrup.2 for $1.01 25¢ Rexall Corn Solvent, at. £2 for 26¢ 25c Laxative Aspirin, at. 2 for 26¢ £0e Rexall Liver Salts, at. 2 for 5le 50¢ Riker’s Milk of Magnesia. 2 for 5le £1.00 Rexall Triple Vitamines. 2 for $1.01 Puretest Hgrerine Suppositoties..2 for — 25e Aspirin Tablets, 24s. fi 2 for 26¢ 50e Gran. Eff. Sodium Phosphate. 2 for 5le $1.00 Rexall Peruvian Bark Tonic...2 for $1.01 35¢ Rexall Bronchial Salve. 2 for 36¢ 36e Rexall Baby Laxative, 2 for 36¢ 60c¢ Gran. Eff. Magnesium Citrate. 2 for 6le 50c 5-Gr. Cascara Sag. Tablets. 2 for 5le 75¢ Puretest Rubbing Alcohol. wud for 76e 50c Rexall Orderlies, at. 2 for 5le 35c Shiloh’s Cough Syrup, at. 2 for 36¢ 50¢ Hay’s Sage and Sulphur Hair Tonic....2 for 5le 75¢e Walnutta......2 for 76¢ $1.00 Youth Craft Hair Tonie............2 for $1.01 75e Westphal’s Auxilia- $f. 28 Por Fee 50c Lee’s Rhubarb Laxative.............2 for 5le 25¢ Zine Stearate (Merek’s).......2 for 26¢ 25e Calomel and Soda Tablets......._.2 for 26¢ (1-10 or 1-4 Gr.) 15¢ Soda Mint Tablets, st...» 2 for 16e 25¢ Hinkle’s Pills, . at......................2 for 26¢e 85¢ Witch Hazel and Arnica Salve..2 for 36¢ 25c Puretest Boric Acid, soc vistera? eB for 26¢ x ictor’s Saraaparilla Tonie..............2 for $1.01 50c Lyknu Furniture Polish.......2 for 5le SR | Drug Co os 24th and Farnam rHS MUNITUOR to bak eee A Sheticll focoer, while digging tn his felis “weeny Cand a allver eotn of antique wrlvin, hut In a splendia state of preservution, He came up to London, had it oppreised, and found It to be worth $1,250, ‘The coin ts a “Charles T crown and was minted at the time when silver was very scarce | in England, Ir the Nature of @ Hint. On wera recently 1 trled fo make “the neannintance of o Hittle girl, “Are you a good Httle girl?” DP asked. “On, Yeu” anawered the child, “Ti the goud little girl who always says ‘thank yon’ when one gives me some thing"—Rxehange ‘Actual Meaning of Names. Ethel should he noble, Freda pence ful, and Leonore Hon-learted. 1 Ma Is the warrior maiden, and ¢ you naa. Mat to her name vou sive her strensth, for Matilda, often shortened to Maud, “neuns the maken strong In battle, For Rent For Rent—Five room house, All ‘moedrn except heat. 2914% North 25th Street. Web. 1831. 2t ROOMS FOR RENT—Furnished rooms for rent, in a modern home, one block from car line, Webster 1760. }| FOR RENT—Four furnished room | apartment; $35.00. WE. 5880, * || FOR RENT—Nicely furnished rooms. -| Apply 2104 North Twentyninth street. .| For Rent—A strictly modem fur- E|nished room. Webster 2885. 2864 : Grant Street. Call Mrs. Newby. : FORK RENT—Five rooms upstairs. Z| 2210 North Twenty-sixth street. : WEbster 6114. =|FOR RENT—A modern furnished =| room in private home, one block =| from Dodge street car line. *WEbster g| soz, (0-620) ° =| FOR RENT—Strictly modern furnish E| ed room with use of kitchen. Mrs E| Drake, 1823 North Twenty-third : street. WEbster 5372, (4t-10-5-28) g| FOR RENT—First-class modérd tur- =| nished rooms. Gentlemen preferred. E Fine location, one block from car Eline, ‘Tel. WEbster 0980. = FOR RENT—Furnished room in mod: =| ern home. No other roomers, One =| block from Dodge and Twentyfourth = street car lines. Gentleman prefer- Ered. Webster 1888, 9-21-23, E FOR RENT—One single bed room. =| 2216 North Twenty-seventh avenue. t| Webster 6834.—9:21-23. | FOR RENT—Beautiful front room 1n private home. Home privilege. Webster 5880. FOR RENT—One furnished room on car line for a gentleman. Webster 3567. FOR RBNT—Modern furnished rooms. Steam heat. Close in, On two car lines, Mrs. Anna Banks; 924 North Twentieth steset: Jackson 4879 :| FOR RENT—Nicely furnished rooin| =| for couple or men, WE bster 3576.—| g) g-21. | :; Help Wanted | 3] WANTED—Colored men to qualify =| for sleeping car and train porters. Bx- E]erience unnecessary, transportation {| furnished. Write T. McCaffrey, supt,| =| St. Louis, Mo. | | yvatiog= wg abana bors we val 3, The Mon:tor every Saturday | :| Miscellaneous i] Madame A. ©. Whitley, agent for g|the Madan South and Johnson hair| fJsystem, wisves to announce to her E/imany friends and patrons that she| i) has moved to 2724 Miami etreet. Tol.| i | Webster 2067.—Adv. | {| —___——___| :| WILL CARE FOR CHILDREN during j| day. Webster 5660. | Fee ee 3, Many are showing their apprecia- /ton for the Monitor by sending in | tae subscriptions. Are you a sub- g|scriber? If not, why not? Is your E|subseription due? If 0, please pay ; it prmptly. Use DENTLO for the teeth. Large tube 25e.—Adv, ‘THOROUGRLY worthy used furni- ture of every eeecrl ig is offered for sale at very reasonable prices in our warehouse, between the hours of 1p. m. and 5 p.m. week days. 8th and Capitol Ave-—Orchard & Wilhelm Co. FOR SALE—6-room modern house, half block from Twenty-fourth street car line. For information call ‘WE bster 2199, until 9 p. m.; after that WE bster 1873. a we RE Ae ear I STS TE Ee A es Se ee oon on eee TREES TS TY : é . Coffee ‘Supreme’. ; STRICTLY OMAHA PRODUCT | ; 3 7 ° SSSSS=S=——E—EEEEEE ; Winner of | awe =e (ipl (Omaha's : Gold Medal A ‘Nea Leading | ¢ Tran. DE; GOLD | |] Cotte ) & Mississippi X = COFTEE. ae for % Exposition = 2. GOFF Bie Thirty-six :, H SS ME 22H) td ; 1008 (o a as 8 Yan : ~S i. 7 : 4 . The Kind Used by Those Who Desire Qualit : : a : Excellence at a Moderate Price } : | : McCord-Brady | 3, COFFEE ROASTERS COFFEE ROASTERS : Omaha, Neb. Ms shoatestestostoatectestostostestostostoatestestoctoctestestestestostectotestostoctorts Poctostotoctoctoctectects WE HAVE TWENTY HOMES FOR SALE. Prices $1600.00 AND UP See Us Before Buying Call North Side Realty Co. WEBSTER 2821 A Nice Complexion Is a great asset to any wom- an, You'can have one at a nominal-cost. To be sure, use only the original and genuine ROBINSON’S Skin Whitener and Freckle Re- mover. Sold at the Liberty Drug Company, 1904 North 24th Street. Web. 0386. % Fei eS Arar ae eet Sn Oe ae ‘FRANKLIN : : 24th and Franklin ; SUNDAY and MONDAY Gladys Walton in F “The Wild Party Sunshine Sammy and His Gang in ; “Giants vs. Yanks” ; No. 5 “Leather Pushers” : TUESDAY : “Steel Trail” ; and George Hatton in ; “Hell Hounds of the West” uf } — Two-reel Comedy ; “The Knockout” Sere } WEDNESDAY & THURS. Mary Pickford in Her Special Production “Through the Back Door” FRIDAY “Beast of Paradise” 4 and Comedy , SATURDAY | Wm, aa : “Brass Commandments” | Also Comedy : ‘THE BEST PICTURES AT | ALL TIMES Bonds Furnished to Reliable, Person NOTARY PUBLIC IN OFFICE PHONES: Res, Web, 6013; Office, At. 5104 Res, 2863 Binney St. NOAH W. WARE ATTORNEY and COUNSELOR AT LAW HOURS: 9 A. M. to 12:00 Noon; 1:8¢ P.M, to 5:30 P.M. 111 So, 14th Street Omaha, Nebr. “WATERS BARNHART PRINTING Cv, OMAHA PPE DFO HO SHOE H TS EMERSON’S LAUNDRY The Laundry That Suite All 1301 No. 24th St. Web. 0820 Ae Opler py oP OOPS OOD ES DeLuxe Cafe JIM BELL, Proprietor Has Removed from 2120 to 2202 North 24th St. _L Levy, Druggist 24th and Decatur Streets WE bster 5802 We are as near as your telephone. HARDING’S ICE CREAM SEE CARLSON —for— GOOD SHOES FOR SCHOOL | Remember when in need of good, strong school shoes call at the Old Reliable Shoe Store, 1514 North 24th St., corner of alley. Same loca- tion for 38 years. C. J. Carlson TWO STORES 1514 North 24th Street and Corner 24th and Ames . tithe Cos Saat Bee ees LE BRON. @ GRAY | ELECTRICAL WORKS | | Expert Electrical | Engineers Motors, Generators, Electric — ilevators Repairs, Armature — Winding, Thectrle Wiring ?V'ONE JACKSON 2019 1° Sonth 13th St., Omaha bisa tational rakes oor bdntntndo HILL-WILLIAMS DRUG COMPANY : FOUNTAIN PENS—STATIONERY | CIGARS and CANDY ’ Eastman Kodaks and Supplies : 2402 Cuming Street : DV UV U VU UCU UCU TUUOUOY | SEEDS : OF KNOWN QUALITY. << _ ; Mower, Grass and Garden | Seeds Bulbs, Hardy Perennials Poultry Supplies : —See "Us for Your— | Fresh Cut Flowers Always on Hand Stewart’s Seed Store : 119 No. 16th St—Opposite | Postoffice — JA ckson 0977 | Allen Jones, Res. Phone WE. 904 JONES & COMPANY FUNERAL PARLOR 2814 North 24th St WRbeter 1160 LADY ATTENDANT t hy Not Let Us De Your SHOE REPAIR WORK Kewt material, CUAEaen ALL WORK GUARANTEED BENJAMIN & THOMAS Phone Web, 5084—1415 No. 24th oer seer ey SS For Sickness @ Accident Insurance Call AUGUSTUS HICKS Tol. Webster 6496 2716 Miami St With Bankers Accident Insurance Co. ———— Take Careof Your Eyes Eyes Examined by an Expert Optometrist FREE! Glasses Fitted, Shell or Gold $5.00 WHY PAY MORE ° S. Lewis 24th and Parker Streets Web. 2042