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STRONG ORGANIZATION FORMED BY WOMEN The Colored Women's Cluh of Doug las County Perfects Organization and Elects Strong Corps of Officers. The women of Omaha have effi ciently organized to take an intelli gent and active part in the approach ing primaries and campaign. At a meeting held at Community hall last Wednesday night the organizations of the Colored Women's Republican Club of Douglas county was perfected with a membership of 200 and the regular election of a full corps of of ficers. This meeting was the result of a preliminary meeting held Satur day afternoon, at the same place, called by Mrs. James O. Jewell who had been appointed organizer. At that meeting a temporary organiza tion was effected and precinct com mittee members elected. At the Wed nesday night meeting it was unani mously decided to enter into perma nent organization. Mrs. J Alice Stewart was elected president by ac clamation, Mrs. James G. Jewell was nominated as first vice president, but declined on the ground that as or ganizer ehe did not care to have any office in the organization. Mrs. Jen nie Sellars was unanimously elected first vice president. Mrs. Roe Jack son second vice president, Mrs. Jessie Hale Moss secretary, Mrs. Lillian Wilkinson col-responding secretary and Mrs. Toddy treasurer. The elec tion of the executive committee -was deferred to a later meeting. A vote <A thanks was tendered Mr. H. .7. lunkett, who had been asked to be present in an advisory capacity for his assistance and advice in helping the women perfect their organization. The intelligence, dispatch and un animity with which the women con ducted their meeting was nfost com mendable. Some surprise was caused when one or two very capable wom en. proposed as officers, stated, "No, thank you, 7 could not. consistently accept for 7 am not a republican; both republicans and democrats treat us just alike. I can see no relief from either one." This incident shows that women are thinking along political lines, and that all do not think alike. "Our women believe." said one, voicing the sentiment of many, “that , as white women are organizing and taking an active part in politics we should do the same. We are forming classes and studying public questions so that we can take an intelligent part in politics. This does not mean that we are going to be masculine or less ladylike than w^ are now.” fOUNTTI. OF PELIBERtTIONS MEETS IN LINCOLN On Sunday, March 21. 1920, the Council of Deliberations for the jur isdiction of Nebraska was called in session by the illustrious grand com mander for the state of Nebraska, Nathaniel Hunter, 33 degree, in Ma sonic hall, Lincoln, Neb. The following sublime princes of the Valley of Omaha were present: • P. R. Warner, W. O. Dunn, C. M. Sim mons. F. L. Barnett, George Simpson. S, S. Stewart. C. C. Dudley and Walt er L. Seals. After having concluded a success ful session they were tendered a sumptuous banquet by the sublime princes of the Valley of Lincoln, aft er which they left, leaving their best wishes for the success of their dear brethren In Lincoln. Subscribe for The Monitor. PRESBYTERIAN MINISTER LOOKING OYER FIELD Her. Russel Taylor Visits Omaha J'pon Invitation of Home Mission Committee of the Nebraska Synod to Ascertain Expediency of Organ. Izlng Congregation. The Rev. Russel Taylor of Empire, Wyo„ arrived in the city last Satur day upon the invitation of the Home Mission committee of the Nebraska synod Jo make n survey of the situa tion with a view of ascertaining the expediency of organizing a Presby terian congregation here. The Pres byterians of the country have deter mined upon a policy of aggressive missionary work among the colored people. Local Presbyterians are jn hearty sympathy with this policy and have felt that with the large number of migrants from the south this field should not be neglected and the synod stands ready to render what ever support may be necessary. The Rev. Russel Taylor has many friends in Omaha. Born in Missouri, Mr. Taylor's family moved to Seward, Neb., when he was quite young, so he is really a Nebraska product. He graduated from the Seward High school and from Bellevue college, where he made an excellent record. He took his first year of theological training at the Omaha Presbyterian Theological seminary, but finished at the famous Lane seminary, founded by the famous Lyman Beecher, fath er of Henry Ward Beecher and Mrs. Harriet Beecher Stowe, where he graduated in 1S99. His ministry has tieen spent in Oklahoma. Virginia. Tennessee and Wyoming. He mar ried Miss Henrietta Scroggins of Omaha in September, 1899. The Rev. Mr. Taylor will be pleased to get into communication with any Presbyterians who may be in the city and can be reached at 2859 Miami street, where he is stop ping with his brother. Joseph Tay lor, Webster .896. IN INTERPRETER OF THE RESTIVE SPIRIT TVTOTHING that we have read re J-N cently more accurately reveals the spirit of the thoughtful young men and women of the raq.e who are de manding with an insistence and per sistence that cannot be ignored a new type of unselfish leadership, than a short poem by Andrea Razafkerlefo, the young African poet, and a volum inous contributor to The Crusader, The Negro World and similar publi cations. It hreathes a spirit of indig nation against those who. posing as leaders, claim that our special race group is satisfied with its present status. Whether one agrees or dis agrees with the writer all must ad mit that he knows what he wants to say and knows how to say It. He in terprets the spirit dominating the new era. His poem is captioned "To Negro ‘Leaders.’ " And here Is what he says with biting sarcasm which all ran understand: "Come forth ye lackey leaders (Bought out with jobs and gold) And look upon vour people, The race which ye have sold. And though you see us suffering The things conceived in Hell, Go back to your white masters . And tell them all is well. Tell them that we are happy Contested with our lot, Proud to be segregated, Glad to be burnt and shot. That we would have more sorrow. More insult and despair, iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii VOTE FOR = [Amos P. Scruggs) REPUBLICAN CANDIDATE FOR Public Defender EE * = Who believes in efficiency and economy in public office; has = = practiced law here for six years; was weights and measures = i inspector for two years. . E / Primaries April 20, 1020 E ..IIIIIIIIIIHIIIIIIt.Illllllllliaillllllllllll.Hill.. That there is not a burden Which we'll not meekly bear. For we have heard your council, “To wait and not complain, That while the nation’s fighting The Negro should refrain From speaking up for justice. For life and liberty. Lest he should be a traitor To world democracy. 0 Yea, go back to yonr owners And tell them ( as you eat, The crumbs around their table The dirt upon their feet), That we are still “dead easy, Serene and satisfied,” And t.ho' 'twill make them chuckle, They’ll know that you have lied!” COME CLEAN. (M. D. Crackel in Baltimore Afro American.) When the game is on and your friends . about, And y°u could put your rival out By a trick that’s mean—but wouldn’t be see*. Come clean, my lad, come clean. Come clean. | When exams are called and you want to pass, | And you know how you could lead your class. I But the plan’s n°t square—you know it’s mean Come clean, my lad, come clean, come clean. * With the boss away, you’ve a chance to shirk Not lose your pay—not have to work. He’ll neither fire y°u nor vent, his spleen, Come clean, mv lad, com clean, come clean. When you are all alone, with no one about. And not a soul will find you out, Y°u’re tempted to do a thing that’s mean. Come clean, my lad, come clean, come clean. • For a home awaits and a girl that’s true. And church and state have need for you. They must have your best—on y°u they lean. Come clean, my lad, come clean, come clean. Patronize The Monitor advertisers. «. > » WHY Chinese Students Flock to French Universities Chinese students of both sexes are socpected to go to Francs st the rate of 5,000 to 6,000 a year during the next two years. This influx Is ascribed to the fact that the Chinese are no longer attracted by German anlversl ties or Japanese colleges, owing to the war and the Chinese feeling over the Shantung affair. Another reason for their choice of France Is that the United States Imposes restrictions up on Chinese immigrants. This affords France an unique op portunity to shape the careers of those destined to be the nucleus of industri- ' al and intellectual China of tomor row. French transportation com panies are offering the Chinese cheap rates of transportation to bring them to France. About 1,000 young Chinese are al ready in France studying the modem scientific methods of industry, finance, commerce and agriculture. American sympathizers, including Mme. Hughes le Roux, Mrs. Herman Duryea and Mrs. William Astor Chan ter, have provided a tent as an organ ization center for the new arrivals. These Chinese have vowed to live cleanly and frugally and to abstain from gambling and opium smokiDg. Two elghteen-year-old girls are pio neers of their sex among the students. They arrived clad in tailor-made gowns. Scores more of Chinese girts are expected to follow. Why He Believes in Spirits. The president of Temple university, Rev. Dr. Russell H. Conwell, of Phila delphia, believes we “are upon the borderland of great discoveries.” Dr. Conwell has caused countrywide In terest through his statement that he has held verbal communication with the spirit of his wife. Dr. Conwell believes that we are surrounded by an Invisible world of spirits which are cognizant of our acts and thoughts and can under certain con ditions communicate with us. He withheld his disclosure for years because the whole question has been no beclouded and surrounded with fraud and deception. He says that aplrltuallsm, so called, has been made the tool of conscienceless mediums, fakirs and charlatans who have ex ploited themselves to such an extent that It has discouraged serious scien tific investigation and called Into question the most convincing teatl mony. He finds references In the Bible which seem to bear out his belief In spiritual care and help from thooe who have died. , - \ Colored Commercial Club Bulletin | Are you wearing a CCC button yet? Why not? For Commercial club news read this bulletin each week. The Commercial club meets every Thursday night at 8:30 at the Com munity center. The executive committee held its regular meeting last Thursday, with President E. W. Pryor in the chair. It was unanimously decided that until further notice the president, who is given this authority under the con stitution, call a general meeting of all members of the club for each Thurs day night. Now, Mr. Member, come out. COMMUNITY SERVICE NOTES. Among the new activities to be in stituted in community service, the one anticipated to be of great good in bringing the largest number of people together in brotherly love is that of community singing. There is nothing which will banish care and sorrow so quickly as a rous ing good song. Ask the soldier how his long, toilsome hikes were made more endurable by "Pack Up Your a a a: I Recital by | j WILLIAM M. i COGSWELL LYRIC TENOR AND * PIANIST I ZION BAPTIST \ CHURCH I Thursday, April 8th Admission 35 cents a Tickets on sale at Peoples’ “ | Drug Store and Gregory’s ” Candy Kitchen ‘aia a a a a.i»iaa<>al«iaW^SIMa^ig;gr»iaiaii^ .4. .4. .4. .4. »4. *4. .4. 4 COME! I | *J* | Help us Go Over the Top :| ♦♦♦ Y V —.. 1 .— -■-- ■ = V f % | The Brown Boys in Khaki Brown | | gave a good account of themselves X f “over there”. Show your apprecia- £ | tion of their heroic services and pat- $ ❖ ronize them in «♦ ❖ | A Grand I Musical Concertl y y X | |: Friday Evening, April 16th X at St. John’s A. M. E. Church * y y y y £ GIVEN BY THE £ ! AMERICAN LEGION | X ROOSEVELT POST, No. 30 X y y t ■ 1 - . f y Y y ADMISSION ... 50 CENTS ? X X I Old Kit Bag and Smile,” or ‘‘Thera Are Smiles That Make Us Happy.” Ask the mother who had a son “over there” how much comfort she got out of "Keep the Home Fires Burning,” or “Steal Away to Jesus.” If this was true during wartime how much more true should it be now in this period of readjustment for truly “these are the times that try men's souls.” In view of these facts community singing will be held every Sunday at 3:30 p. m. at the Community Center, 2420 Lake street, under the direction of Dr. Andrew Singleton. Solos, quar tets and readings will form a part of the program. Every one is urged to be present and take part. If you can't sing just come and make a “joyful noise.” Thomas W. Bates and Miss Cora Glenn were married Sunday after noon at the church of St. Philip the Deacon DESDUNES and CLARKE The Firm You Know Will sell or buy property for you and collect your rents. We write fire, tornado, health and accident insurance. 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