Image provided by: University of Nebraska-Lincoln Libraries, Lincoln, NE
About The monitor. (Omaha, Neb.) 1915-1928 | View Entire Issue (Feb. 26, 1920)
^ 1 1 The Mom i or A National Weakly New ape par Demoted to the Interest* of Colored Americans Published Every Thursday at Omaha, Nebraska, by The Monitor Pub lishing Company.__ Entered as Second-dees Mall Alatter July 1. 111*. at the PoetoElo* at Omaha. Nab., under the Act of March 1, 117*.__ THE REV. JOHN ALBERT WILLIAM*. Editor and Publleher. Lucille *kasoe Edward* and Madre* Penn, Associate Editor*. Fred C. Williams, Business Manager. SUBSCRIPTION RATES. MOO A YEAR; *1.00 t MONTHS; 60c 3 MONTH* Advertising Rats*. *0 cents an Inch per issue. Address, The Monitor, *04 Croune* Block, Omaha, Nab. Telephone Douclaa 11*4. a , WMVAWMWA^%W.V/AVAW.V.W.V/A^V,V.v' ■I ARTICLE XIV. CONSTITUTION Oh' THE £ ;l UNITED STATES. f ;! Citizenship Rights Not to Be Abridged. <! 1. All persons born or naturalized in the United States, !■ and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the < ;I United States and of the State wherein they reside. No l* • I state shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the ;l ! ■ privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States; nor *; ;! shall anv state deprive any person of life, liberty, or prop- > •I erty without due process of law, nor deny to any person !; within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws. ^ PE RSWAG’S POLITICS. ADMIRERS of General Pershing are enthusiastically advocating his nomination by the republican party for the presidency. But just what claim he has upon the republican party for this high honor The Monitor is at a loss to know. He has been discretely silent as to his party affilia tions. His ardent political admirers and sponsors have been equally mute upon this all-important subject. If he be a republican, he has been mighty quiet about it. No one seems to know what his politics are. So far as we have been able to learn he has never publicly declared himself. If he be a republican, and The Monitor is frank to confess that we do not believe he is, it is qu.te apparent that he is not proud of it, else why his reticence and reluctance to make it known? Our candid opinion is that General Persh ing has been and is now a democrat, and that his friends who have been advocating his candidacy at the hands of the republicans have placed him in quite an embarrassing position. We do not know what General Per shing’s politics are, but this we do know: A democratic administration selected him as commander-in-chief of the American Expeditionary Forces in preference to another at least equally experienced and gallant military com mander concerning whose republican ism there never wast the slightest doubt. Knowing the disposition of the present administration to advance wherever and whenever possible men of southern birth and by that fact, naturally and generally affiliated with the democratic party, Pershing’s high favor with Woodrow Wilson's admin istration is not without its sinister significance. When this fact is con sidered in connection with his persist ent sphinx-like silence as to his party affiliation it becomes ominously signif icant. General Pershing is a native of Missouri, accounted a southern state, and until quite recently confi dehtly depended upon to return a democratic majority. Missouri repub licans account their party affiliation such a distinction and an honor that they never hesitate to make that fact known. General Pershing certainly does not belong to that class of Mis souri republicans, that is very evident. What are General Pershing's poli tics? Who knows? Would it not be well for those who are pushing his cand idacy for the republican nomination to enlighten the public on this very important matter? There is no doubt in the mind of anybody as to General Wood’s party affiliations. He is a republican. But how about General Pershing? Is he a democrat, republican, socialist or mug wump? Who knows? "Speak up, John, ’spress yoursef.” BE SURE TO REGISTER. TIE Monitor desires to call the attention of our readers to the importance of registering and voting. Many of our people have recently come from sections of the country where they were not permitted to vote. Naturally, they have become indifferent to the privilege of exer cising their rights as electors. We want to make it as plain as we know how that in Nebraska every citizen has a right to vote and his vote is counted. But in order to vote citizens must register. There will soon be announced special registration days, when voters may register in their own precinrt or voting district; but it is not necessary to wait for these special days. Go to the election com missioner's office in the court house any week-day and register. Every body who wants to vote must register. Elections this year are tremendously important. Your vote, little as you think about it, may decide who shall be the president for the next four years. WOOD’S POSITION PLAIN. IN every public speech General Wood makes it perfectly plain where he stands upon prominent questions be fore the country today. He makes it perfectly plain that he stands uncom promisingly for law and order and the protection of all classes of citizens under the constitution of the United States. This is what the American people want. Not only have we General Wood’s words for what he believes, but we have his actions. His administration in Cuba and the Philippines and his fair, firm and decisive actions wher ever he has been sent to restore and maintain order proclaim the kind of man he is. He is unquestionably the man for president of the United! States in this era of reconstruction1 and international disquietude and un rest. WHEELER. WAKE UP. _ OUR good friend, the Rev. Robert L. Wheeler, veteran pastor of, the Wheeler Memorial Presbyterian Church, South Side, in his admirable parish paper, The Presbyterian, under | the caption, "A Negro High School,” i says: “The citizenship and board of edu cation of our public schools of the1 city of Omaha owe it to the Negro, population to immediately provide High school facilities for our Negro boys and girls. This duty is long past overdue. Beyond the eighth j grade, none of the doors of oppor ; tunity are open to the Negro students I of Omaha. The Negro taxpayer and ' citizen is entitled to a Negro high t school for his children. This ‘patient ox’ in the shops of human industry i should have better recognition by oui ! citizenship. We grow rampant about ! the ‘foreign bom' and their children | and beat the tom-tom in a rallying | cry to succor them. But what about \ the Negro who is not foreign bom? j What about our pretty speech in | scribed on the great seal of the state of Nebraska of ‘Equality Before the i Law V There are ‘War Mothers’ in the Negro homes whose sons made i good on every battlefield since the j American revolution. But did you i ever see their photos in the society | columns ? The Negro never led a riot or a strike, destroyed public prop erty, or threw a bomb, or raised the | red flag, or kissed the feet of the | kaiser. Simple justice declares that the Omaha Negro citizen should have j the educational benefits of the high school.” We appreciate the spirit in which j Dr. Wheeler writes, but we urge him j to wake up and rub his eyes. Negro school children, unde? the laws of the state of Nebraska are entitled to the j same educational advantages and privileges that any others are. Col ored children have graduated from the South Side High school. At pres ent there are about sixty colored stu dents in the Central and Commercial high schools. The colored alumni of Central High number nearly seventy. The colored citizens of Nebraska have no complaint to make concerning educational advantages for their children. BUSINESS VENTURES. SEVERAL of our progressive citi zens are venturing into the busi ness and commercial world. This Is as it should be. We wish every one abundant success, and there is no rea son why, with diligence, study of one’s line and strict application to business our people cannot succeed in the busi ness world. The only way to iearn to do things is by doing them. It is up to us to make places for our boys and girls in business establishments and to make our own place in the commercial world. We are at last awakening to a sense of our duty and the recognition of our opportunities in the business world. CONCERNING POLITENESS. WO frequent mention cannot be A made of the necessity of our peo ple constantly showing by our conduct on street cars and in public places that we are people of good manners and breeding. It does not make the slightest difference whether the other fellow show's politeness and good manners or not, that does not excuse us. Good manners show the gentleman, the want of it the fellow. YOUTH SAVING. THE most valuable asset of our country is our youth, our boys and girls. Every agency that can be used to help, uplift and ennoble them should be given most hearty welcome and support. The home comes first in the rearing and training of youth. But so many homes of the land are irreligious, godless or Indifferent that perhaps seventy per ceiit of American youth do not receive the home train ing that makes for the development of the highest type of character and the best standard of citizenship. Dis obedience to law, which at present iB becoming so pronounced in our coun try, is largely traceable to the fact that so many parents show by their carelessness and Indifferent lives such disrespect for religion; for it must not be forgotten that religion is the foundation upon which law and order rest. Therefore that citizen, and espe cially that parent, who refuses to pay open and consistent respect to relig ion, is encouraging, although he does not intend to do so, disrespect for law and the orderly process of gov ernment and is acting as the worst enemy of the public good. When sta tistics show that only thirty per cent, that is to say only thirty out of every one hundred persons in the United States, profess to be even nominally identified with any religious body whatsover, it will readily be seen how startling indifference to religion Is. When .too, It is understood that relig ion teaches self-control and respect for law and the rights of others, and we perceive the full significance of the indifference to religion which statis tics indicate, we can readily account for the serious conditions which con front us today. Now. if we would save our youth and rear them to law-abiding, high minded, self-respecting citizenship, there must be greater respect for re ligion shown by parents and others who are interested in the welfare of the nation. This will help immensely. But in addition to this, since many thousands may not be reached directly in this way every agency that can be employed to reach the youth of our land and inspire them with high ideals of service and usefulness—for service and usefulness are religion in action must he fostered, encouraged and sup ported. Youth saving is the most important work before not only Amerir a, but the entire world today. Perhaps the sit uation Is more acute in the United States than elsewhere because of the large liberty of the individual initia tive and action permitted. Greater in terest in the children is the imperative duty of the hour. P E B I 8 C 0 P K. ATTEMPT TO CORNER THE CHAMPION BUSINESS By William Pickens, New York City. Now and then we hear that some white champion has announced that he will refuse to give any Negro a chance at the title by refusing to con tend witty any Negro aspirant. Very often these very white men may have reached their eminence in their line largely through the help of colored men. This was true of James J. Cor bett and Jack Dempsey. Corbett first got a real chance to attract attention by boxing friendly rounds with Peter Jackson. And after Corbett become champion by knocking out Sullivan, who, by the way, had been really afraid to box Jackson, then Corbett consistently dodged Jackson — for plain reasons. And it was a colored man who gave Jack Dempsey some of his best training to fight Willard. This Negro, while “showing Dempsey how,” almost knocked Dempsey out, so that the latter had to stop train ing tor a week or so. But what are we going to do about it w'hen white men in any line will not give the Negro a chance at the honors? The colored men should sift out their best contestant and this real champion of the colored world should challenge all comers, including the ‘white” champion. If this white champion refuses to accept a legiti mate challenge, he will no longor be champion of the world, but will mere ly the "champion of the white race.” The man who is willing to meet all corners will be the real champion of the world. Fair-minded foreigners will so regard him, and history will so regard him. To accomplish this, the colored peo ple must never make the mistake of adopting the white man’s error. They must never say that "This is for col ored people only.” They must keep the door always open to MEN. While developing their champion, they must invite all contestants of any race to take a hand. This will put principle and spirit on the side of the Negro, and will put the Negro on the side of justice and God. Have you ever thought what a fine chance the American Negro has to be the real democrat and the real man? The Negro can take his stand on prin ciple every time. That is a fine op portunity. I have often thought of the advantages of being a black man in America. If a black man wants to give his seat in a car to any lady, white or black, he can do so without apologies, and without looking around to see who is looking at him. If a colored audience wants to listen to a white man speak, the chairman never , has to "explain." If a black man lifts [ his hat to a white woman, he does not I have to feel "cheap” and afraid of somebody else. And if a Negro w'ants to be a champion, he can be a READ champion, and not have to explain to future generations "that—er—such ! and such a race was of course not j considered,” and that he was really j the champion of only a certain frac tion of the human race. ON RACIAL SUPERIORITY. (Oakland, Cal., Enquirer.) There are 367,710 Negroes accepted , for military service in the American j military forces under the selective i service law. Of the men examined i 24.04 per cent of the whites and 34.10 j per cent of the colored men were in- j ducted into the army. These figures are taken from the Negri Year Book j published by the Tuskegee Institute, i Taking into account physical and | mental unfitness, claims for exemp tion and every other basis for service uDder the draft law. 10.16 per cent more Negroes than whites—in propor tion to the number examined—quali fied for service. We recommend that these figures be tucked away in a convenient corner of the mind for ready reference when racial consent mounts high or prejudice against the Negro runs strong. » ' ..»—o W. Have a Complete Line of FLOWER, GRASS AND GARDEN BaiW, Hardy Perennials, Poaltry Supplies Frank eat flower* always on hand J Stewart’s Seed Store 111 N. ICtk St. Opp. Post Office Pkono Done las 177 H. LAZARUS : SHOE REPAIRING ? ► T » 2420% Cuming: Street £ Petersen A MfcheUen Hardware Co. GOOD HARDWARE 14M N St. Tel. South 111 : Liberty Drug Co.;: ; EVERYBODY’S DRUG STORE ;; We Deliver Anywhere. ! Webster 186. Outaha, Neb. !! > __ ♦ ■kubUabedTioe*^ C. I. CARLSON Dealer in Skeee aad Geate’ Furniabiags 1114 Ne. 14th St. Omaha. Heh. MELCHOR--Druggist The 014 Reliable TaL Seath SOT 4S1I 3a. 14th St. .—. .»■-—» Hill-Williams Drag Ca. PURR DRUGS AND TOILRT ARTICUR8 Free Delivery Tyler ISO 1401 Cuming St. ... • • ... Start Saving Now OM Dollar will op*a aa Mi«nit la A* 1 ■arinia DtpartwM of Ido United States Nat’l Bank lOfli and Pornan Slreota J no . ■ eee-.^ a a . I F. WILBERG BAKERY Aeroas from Alhambra Theatro Tho Boat It Non* Too Good for Our Cuntomers. Telephone Webster §73 a a -a-a a * * * * —— i*m*n**4>*m*m***'m|m^m****h*m|m*m*m^n*hJn*m*h'm|h*m*m*m*< t* *t* t| Watch this space for -j i Tuchman Bros. t Specials 24 lh and Lake Sts. X Webster 402 | !; Swandown Prepared Cake % 1* Flour, 32c pkg. X j! Carnation, Pet and Wilson ? C Cream, per can, 15c. <• [• Largest Meat Market on X £ the North Side. X !• X W'-X'-xx-x-x-x-xx-x-x-i-w-W": J. A. pahotwi E. W. Sherman Standard Laundry 14Ut, Near Lake Street PktRf Webster 130 C. H. MAROUARDT CASH MARKET Ratal] Dealer in Freak and Salt lfaata. Poultry, Oyetrre, eta. 2MI Cuming St. Doug. 8814 Homo Rendered lard. We Smoke and Cura aur awn Hama and Bacon, a..-. .... ..... ... For Accurate and Dependable Service See WILLIAMSON DRUGS, TOILET ARTICLES, PRESCRIPTIONS 2806 North 24th St. Phone We he ter 4448 and we will •end it out. A CLASSIFIED DIRECTOBT OF ^ OMAHA’S COLORED BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL FIRMS ! A. F. PEOPLES a Ik PAINTING PAPERHANGING AND DECORATING Estimates Furnished Free. § All Work Guaranteed. | 4827 ERSKINE STREET. pj PHONE WALNUT 2111. I SILAS JOHNSON j Licensed Embalmer and Funeral g Director 2518 Lake Street The place known for its qual ity service, and reasonable prices We spare no pains for our complete chapel service. Open S da* and night. Phone W’ebster 248. tMllllllinillllllllllllllltlttlllllHIIIIIItHIMIfllttlllMIIHItllllttlllHIIIIinitlltllM I For Pierce-Arrow Limousine y Service, Call CHAS. BOYD | Webster 208 (After Midnight) Tyler 4119 | i1 Service W’ith Class—Car Warm jj and Cozy. liuiiinnuiHiiimiHnniitHiHiimiimiiiiimiHMiiHiiiiinmiiHMiiiiiHiiiiiMii I I Repairing and Storing Orders Promptly Filled K NORTH SIDE | SECOND-HAND STORE R. B. RHODES Dealer in 7 New and Second-Hand Furniture E and Stoves. | Household Goods Bought and I | Sold. Rental and Real Estate. j | 2522 Lake St. Webster 908 | Subscribe for | The Monitor j P ....ilium ,, IIHIIIIIIIIM J ( ATTENTION! LISTEN! \ MEN OF OMAHA g Are you Interested In giving your E wife one day'a rest during the g week with no dinner to get and no 2S worrlaome dlahea to waah? g If ao, take advantage of SOUTH & THOMPSON'S j Ej delicious 60-cent Sunday Sinner. Regular Weekly Dinner, J5c. Phone Web. 4S«6 2418 No. 24th St. IMliiHmtlfHHilfilliiNifinmtiiimtiiiiitmmmiiiiMiiiifiiimiimmiiiinHiii, Allen Jones, Res. Phone W. 204 Andrew T. Reed, Res. Plione Red 5210 JONES & REED FUNERAL PARLOR 2314 North 21th St. Web. 1100 ft Lady Attendant ittiiiiilliiiliiiluiiiiuiuiltiniiiimiiiiiiiiHiiiiiMiMHiitiiiimmiiimiiiimiiiii B Phone Douglas 6336 j Goods Called for and Delivered. ECONOMY TAILOR CHAS. M. SIMMONS, Prop. 25 Years in Tailoring Business ' 1313 Dodge St Quality Service DR. P. W. SAWYER I DENTIST 1614V4 No. 24th St. « Webster 3694 IiMiiiniiHmiiHUtiiniffiHiiiiiMiiiiiiiiiiiiimHiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitniiiiiiiiiiimtiiM NORTH END COAL AND j ONE MINUTE EXPRESS A. F. ALLEN, Manager j Hauling of any kind— Call Webster 50.36 Early morning until late at night. i Open for Butlneaa the f BOOKER T. WASHINGTON HOTEL ( B Nicely Furnished Steam Heated H Rooms, With or Without Board. 5 fij M3 North 15th St. Omaha, Neb. I j’_' Phone Tyler M7. i HinnmmuiimiiiiiiiimmiiimiiiiiniiiimiiiiiiiimimiiiHiiiiimniimNiiiHii | Eureka Furniture Store 1 Complete Line of New and Sec- f ' ond Hand Furniture > PRICES REASONABLE I Call Ua When Ton Hava Any Furniture to Sell 'J 1417 N. 24th St. Web. 4204 J