Image provided by: University of Nebraska-Lincoln Libraries, Lincoln, NE
About The monitor. (Omaha, Neb.) 1915-1928 | View Entire Issue (Sept. 16, 1916)
The monitor A Weekly Newspaper devoted to the civic, social and relgious interests of the Colored People of Omaha and vicinity, with the desire to contribute something to the general good and upbuilding of the community. Published Every Saturday. Entered as Second-Class Mail Matter July 2, 1915, at the Post Office at Omaha, Neb., under the act of March 3, 1879. THE REV. JOHN ALBERT WILLIAMS, Editor and Publisher. Lucille Skaggs Edwards, William Garnett Haynes and Ellsworth W. Pryor, Associate Editors. Joseph LaCour, Jr., Advertising and Circulation Manager. Telephone Webster 4243. SUBSCRIPTION RATES, $1.50 PER YEAR Advertising Rates, 50 cents, an inch per Issue. Address, The Monitor, 1119 North Twenty-first street, Omaha. HUGHES’ SPEECH TO NASHVILLE STUDENTS In his address to the students of Fisk University, which we publish in full in this issue, Mr. Hughes gives most excellent advice and enunciates truths and principles for which we hope he stands and will put into prac tice in the event of his election. We are reminded, however, that Woodrow Wilson made substantially the same pre-election statements to a delegation of distinguished and intel ligent gentlemen who waited upon him to ascertain how the race would be treated in the event that he was given their support and should be elected. The distinguished Virginian gave as surance, couched in the most classical English, lucid and limpid, that the race might expect fair and just treat ment at his hands. He had noted “with sympathetic interest the mar velous progress of the race” and be lieved that every encouragement should be held out to all the members thereof to rise to the pinnacle of American citizenship, etc., etc. The eagle screamed. The distinguished delegation departed delighted. If we are not mistaken Mr. Wilson was not imprudent enough to make these statements in his public speeches. There is, however, this difference between Mr. Hughes and Mr. Wilson. Mr. Hughes’ birth, training, tradition and political association would natur ally lead him to regard the Negro as a man entitled, wfith minor limitations, perhaps, to the rights and privileges of a man; while Mr. Wilson’s birth, tradition, training and political affili ation would lead him to regard the Negro as a dark-skinned animal, ranking only a little above his horse or his dog and contemptuously called a “niggah.” Moreover, granting that in the case of Mr. Wilson, “the Ethiopian (chang ed) his spots”—speaking metaphor ically, of course, and he was disposed to be just and fair to our people, it must be borne in mind that the reac tionary South, represented by Blease, Tillman, Hoke Smith and Vardaman, is in the saddle and would seek to render abortive his most charitable and justice-seeking desires; while in the case of Mr. Hughes he has back of him a political party which is at least traditionally friendly to the race, which tradition—now somewhat weak ened by the lapse of time—must have its influence in strengthening his resolution to make his actions fit his words. We have reason therefore to believe that Mr. Hughes can be trusted to make his post-election practice—of course assuming his election—accord with his pre-election utterances, so far as our race, in common with other American citizens, is concerned. His speech is a notable one. The ad vice given to the Fisk students and the race in general most admirable. His declaration that he stands “for exact justice to all” and “for the maintenance of the rights of all citi zens regardless of race or color;” will win him friends among all lovers of justice and right. He is absolutely right when he says of our race “You want what is right and fair.” We ask for nothing else but that which is right and fair. We wish he might have supple mented the statement: “I desire to see j such fair and decent and just treat ment, as will make you proud of your manhood and womanhood,” by an other pledging himself to do all in his power to make his desire effectual. “RED CAPS” DISMISSED. The dismissal of the Colored “Red Caps” who have been employed at the Union Depot for the last six years is to be regretted and should not be permitted to pass unchallenged. The men have evidently given satis faction for they have been retained all this time with very little change in the corps. In other words, most of the men who went to work in this ca pacity some six years ago have re mained up until the time of their summary dismissal Monday. This fact would indicate that they have given satisfaction. It has been rumored that President Calvin of the Union Pacific, unlike his predecessor, is unfriendly to Col ored employes. The fact that Col ored janitors were replaced by Japan ese a few weeks ago, and now the dismissal of the “Red Caps” would seem to lend color to this rumor. The Japanese janitors did not last long and it is to be hoped that the dis placement of the “Red Caps” is only temporary. Messrs. Ray, Moore, Rountree, Wheeler, White, Wynn, Smallwood and others who have been employed s “Red Caps” are all excellent men and we hope they may soon be rein stated. The number of positions open to Colored people is limited and there fore it is a matter of most serious concern when places which they have striven to fill with credit and accept ability are taken away from them without warning. OUR BUSINESS MANAGER GOES TO COLLEGE. The Monitor on its business side owes its success to Joseph B. LaCour, our youthful, prepossessing, energetic, gentlemanly business manager and advertising solicitor. Joseph LaCour knows how to get advertising. The business public like a manly, gentle manly energetic youth. This Joseph LaCour is. He leaves us reluctantly to enter the University of Nebraska at Lincoln; but his education is the paramount thing. Indeed, we were glad that The Monitor was able to furnish him with employment while in High school. As The Monitor grows, it hopes to give employment to other boys and girls. He will do some work for The Monitor while at Lincoln. Mr. George W. Parker, another bright and courteous young man, will be Jo seph LaCour's successor, and we bespeak for him the same courtesy and patronage given Mr. La Cour, whom all our readers will wish success in his university career. SILAS ROBBINS To those who knew his sunny, jovial disposition Silas Robbins was the last man on earth who would send himself unbidden and unshriven into the pres ence of his Maker if he were in his right mind. His physical infirmity doubtless unseated his reason. The | manner of his death shocked the com munity as well it might. But let us be charitable in our judgement of him and commend his soul into the hands of a faithful Creator and Most Merci ful Judge. Various plans have been put into operation by local banks to encourage 1 thrift and the saving habit. Many [ ire giving pocket savings banks in vhieh one can save his dimes. A good !an. Our people should cultivate the aving habit. McQuillin 1512 Farnam Street JOHN B. STETSON HATS HIGH GRADE FURNISHINGS "The House that Jack Built" BUILDING A SUIT ' 1 1 i i ill i 1 i ii ill ii i ill Is like building a house. It must ! be planned carefully and the foun dation well laid. 100 per cent ma terial, 100 per cent tailoring, 100 per cent fit. I guarantee all this. No man can do more. Give us your order for your fall and winter suit and overcoat. We make ladies’ clothes also. H. LIVINGSTON MERCHANT TAILOR Douglas 7501 103 So. 14th St. HOLSUM AND KLEEN MAID Why Buy Inferior When The Best COSTS NO MORE? JAY BURNS BAKING CO. j M ! 1 I I 1 l 1 I ’ I I 1 I 1 I- ___________ _____ - _ _ JOE LEWIS-TAXIj New Easy Riding Seven-Passenger I Car f 3 P M to 11:55 People’s Drug Store.» Doug. 1446 * 12:05 A. M. to 5 A. M. f Midway, Doug. 1491 or 3459 * > A. M. to 3 P. M. Residence, Web. 7561 ♦ SHIPP’S Optical j Watch and Shop Highest Quality Lowest Prices 518 S. 16th St., Opp. Rome Hotel t—.. - . ats New Fall Styles Now Ready WOLF’S 1421 Douglas St. GO WHERE IT IS COOL LEAN OiVI FOR TABLE North Star Cafe 2414 North 24th St. OMAHA’S FIRST-CLASS RESTAURANT Sunday Dinner, 35c. Also Meals a la carte Count Wilkinson, Prop. BUY A HOME WITHOUT ANY CASH Do You Know How? Ask About it at 724 BRANDEIS BUILDING I TAKE PLEASURE ~ in thanking you for your patronage, t want your trade solely upon the merits of my goods. You will profit by trading here. H. E. YOUNG Webster 513 2114-16 N. 24th St. THE BEST HATS—$2.00 COOK HAT CO. 14th and Farnam Sts. ..