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About The monitor. (Omaha, Neb.) 1915-1928 | View Entire Issue (Aug. 26, 1920)
THE MONITOR A National Weekly Newspaper Devoted to the Interests of Colored Americans. _ Published Every Thursday at Omaha, Nebraska, by The Monitor Pub lishing Company. _ Entered as Becond-Ciass Mail Matter July 2. 1915, at the PostofBce at Omaha, Neb., under the Act of March S, 1879. THE REV. JOHN ALBERT WILLIAMS, Editor and Publisher, j Madree Penn. Associate Editor George H. W. Bullock, Advertising Manager and Associate Editor. M. Wright, Circulation Manager._ SUBSCRIPTION RATES. *2.00 A YEAR; *1.25 6 MONTHS; 60c 3 MONTHS Advertising Rates, 75 cents an Inch per Issue. Address, The Monitor, 204 kaffir Block, Omaha. Neb. Telephone Douglas 3224. THE GARVEY MOVEMENT TfTHATEVER one may think about Tv it or how fantastical it may seem the fact that a man has sufficient genius, magnetism or what you will, to assemble a convention of 20,000 people of African descent to formu late plans for a great Pan-African empire or republic is an unparalleled and unique social phenomenon which demands serious consideration. His tory has presented similar social movements among other ethnic groups, but not among the African group. That this widely separated people, for the Garvey movement is far-flung and embraces members of our race not only in the United States, but in the British West Indies and Africa,—should be influenced by the . spirit of unrest and dissatisfaction with certain conditions of exploitation of which they have been and are yet the victims is by no means strange. It only proves the unity and solidarity of the human race and that the de mand for justice is fundamental with mankind and that ultimately it is bound to asert itself. That Marcus Garvey has been able to interpret this demand for justice and self-determin ation upon the part of thousands of the black race to the extent that he has shows that the time is ripening, if not already ripe, for the develop ment of an international race-con sciousness which can be turned to good account, or ill, for it has both these possibilities, in world business, commerce and politics. Granting that there are many impracticable and fan tastic ideas connected with it, granted that the man who is its moving spirit may be a fool, fanatic or dreamer, it must be conceded that the so-called “Garvey Monument’’ is a tremendously significant social phenomenon which may have an importance and influence peyond imagining. Into what it may grow and develop who can say? MIXED HIS HOTES. IN his address to the national rifle contest at Camp Perry, Ohio, Au gust 12, Mr. Cox urged a policy of ar bitration as the best means to settle wars. But on seeing that his subject was not in keeping with the occasion, he Quickly, and we think wisely, ex plained: "I recognize that in a sense you are assembled here for the pur pose of increasing the efficiency of our military strength.” It’s a very long lane that has no turning. THY A “SO A PA.ESS” OHE, JUDGE. -T SHALL, never take another bath,” A said Judge Baker when he discov ered three days afterwards that he had sustained a broken rib as the result of a soapy bath. We trust that we are not to infer by this that a soapy plunge is new to the judge. Our great sympathy goes out to the eminent jurist for his untimely acci dent, and we wish him a long life. But speaking in the interest of society we are forced to disparage such a strange resolution. Therefore, we venture to advise that he either change his resolution or his country. We suggest Finland or Alaska, where f such habits as bathing need not both er him. THE BICYCLE MIHAHCE. BICYCLE riding on the sidewalks, especially in the northern section of this city, is a habit which is grow ing into a grave danger to pedestrians. Those who indulge in this practice are for the most part boys who do not realize the danger of their acts. Often these boys speed up behind small chil dren without sounding notice of their approach. If the child should step un consciously in front of the rider, in jury would most certainly result. We are sure there is a law against this nuisance, and we trust that our city authorities will see that it is strictly enforced. Adversity has the effect of eliciting talents which in prosperous circum stances would have lain dormant.— Horace. Proverbs, and Paragraphs IF A BROTHER or sister be naked and destitute of daily food, and one of you say unto them, depart in peace, be ye warmed and filled, notwith standing ye give them not those things which are needful to the body; what doth it profit? Even so faith, if it hath not works, is dead, being alone.—St. James 2:15,16,17. An acre of performance is worth a whole world of promises. He that knows and knows that he knows—is wise—follow him. He that knows and knows not that he knows—is stupid—pity him. He that knows not is ignorant— help him. He that knows not and knows not that he knows not is a fool—avoid him. The struggle of life is the battle of right, With forces of Ignorance, folly and j wrong, And tact is the winner whenever the fight Seems hopeless against an outnum bering throng. I The tree standing best is the tree you will find That bends without breaking when swept by the wind: Hence, whilst you must never true honor forsake, Remember tis better to bend than to break. —Berrie. GLIMPSES OF POKTO RICO Some Interesting Facts, About the Country and People. (By Grace Morris Hutten.) SA> 41 AV The enormous infantry barracks, large enough to house 2,000 troops, were built in 1860. Constructed in a rectangle, around an open central patio, it forms one of the largest bar rack buildings owned by the Ameri can government. Here you note the effect of the Spanish love for beauty as compared to the American idea of service. The patio is lined on all sides with beautiful flowers and plants. A stranger would never take it for a barrack as it resembles a park, but when you see the guards pacing back and forth you realize Uncle Sam is present. San Juan is W'ell supplied with large and finely equipped moving pictures, howing all the latest productions. The Municipal theater, opposite Plaza Colon, is an early day structure erect ed by the citizens at a cost of $200,000. Traveling companies, operas and pri vate theatricals frequently occupy the boards. The Boys’ Charity School and a sep arate one for girls, have long been es tablished as has also been the St. Ga briel’s Institute for deaf and dumb. Many other charitable institutions have been started in recent years. Outside the walls and adjoining Morro Castle is the "Pancheon,” or cemetery. Here are 400 niches, each containing a coffin, which are sold out right or rented for five years at $40. If in arrears, the remains are placed in a small box and placed in a pit, hidden from view. San Cristobal is a combination of three fortB and is an enormous pile of solid masonry and a magnificent ex ample of old Spanish fortification work. Its dungeons, passages and moats are wonderful and the various portions are connected by tunnels leading to the other forts about the city and outside. The streets are typical of Spain, with many tinted, red-roofed buildings, all interspersed with modern concrete structures. Plaza Principal, with its broad cement surface lined with beau tiful trees, is the center of San Juan. One of the leading men of Porto Rico has a mansion facing Plaza v Principal. He is a colored man, Dr. Barbosa. He is leader of the repub lican party, a senator, and editor and owner of El Tiempo, the leading daily newspaper of the island. Dr. Bar bosa has educated all of his sons in the United States. One is a grad uate of Ann Arbor, one a graduate of Harvard and Freedman's Hospital, who now is considered the best sur geon on the island, and w-bo has charge of the Municipal Hospital. An other is a graduate of Columbia. When one landed on the Porto Rico of the past, one stepped into a foreign land and into scenes of four centur ies ago. Today it is a busy, bristling up-to-date and modern country. American ideas and customs have been adopted with wonderful facil ity. "Los Muchachos," the largest department store, is thoroughly up to-date and stocked with American and European goods. Cash registers pneumatic money carriers, elevators, bargain sales and auto deliveries are now a necessary part of San Juan business. Within the last few years the to bacco industry has reached a high state of development and will soon be first in importance. By the use of improved methods and proper care, a great deal of tobacco iB produced which is. in the opinion of many, the equal of Cuban tobacco. One of the largest factories is lo cated in San Juan. Here the Recoro Infantas, Portlna and Restina Chicos cigars are made, besides Violetas and other cigarettes. About 1,500 hands are employed and 5,000,000 little ci gars are made monthly and over 40, 000,000 cigarettes. The first impression of San Juan surrounded by its walls and fortifi cations, its narrow streets, its flat houses and painted balconies, gives the traveler the appearance of Cadiz in miniature, but one is abruptly brought from his musings by the American flag flying in the distance. The old order is changing and with the advent of the electric car system and autos, the residents are making their homes in the distant suburbs of Condado, .Miramar, Santurce, Baya mon and Rio Piedras. At all these places beautiful resi dences have been constructed and equal in grandeur to cities of much larger population in the United States. When the Americans took posses sion in 1890, Porto Rico was like a:i Spanish-American countries, quaint., quiet, picturesque and with an inde finable charm, impossible to describe. For 400 years the people had lived in more or less the same manner, tbelr homes' were of Spanish or Moorish style, their lives simple, their wants few, and competition troubled them little. No one gave a thought of to morrow. and bull "fights, cock fights, dances and government lottery were the amusement of the -populace. San itation wag conspicuous by its ab sence; candles and oil lamps fur nished illumination; oxen and hotBes provided the means of transportation When one stepped ashore in Porto Rico of the past, one stepped into a foreign land and into scenes of four centuries ago. Today all is changed. With the American occupation, sew ers were laid panitary plumbing was j made compulsory, disease and dirt were stamped out. Today San Juan : is a busy, bristling up-to-date and modern city, far ahead of most Amer- j lean communities of equal size. MASONIC GRAND LODGE HOLDS SECOND ANNUAL COMMUNICATION (Continued From First Page.) iting committee reported treasurer’s books with receipts and vouchers in god form. Public Reception. Wednesday night a reception was held at Grove Methodist Episcopal church, at which time a most inter esting program was given. An ad dress of welcome was to have been given by Mayor Smith, but he was un avoidably detained. Maynard L. Wil son was master of ceremonies. The folowing pipgram was given: Song."Blest Be the Tie That Binds Congregation Address..H. J. Pinkett Baritone Solo.H. L. Preston Instrumental Music. Mrs. G. F. Riley Address on Behalf of Local Lodges . The Rev. W. F. Botts Response..A. W. Gates Selection.The Masonic Foui Music—Saxaphone Solo. H. A. Perry Masonic Reminiscences..R. B. Rhoades Soprana Solo.Miss Pearl Ray Selection.The Masonic Foui Thursday’s Sessions. The Grand Lodge reassembled for business Thursday morning. The morning and afternoon were fully oc cupied with reports of committees and other routine business. Thursday night one of the most im pressive features of Grand Lodge was the Lodge of Sorrow which was held in Zion Baptist church, Twenty-second and Grant streets. The ceremonies were conducted by A. W. Gates pf Hastings and made a marked impres sion upon the large audience present. The program was as follows: Song "How Firm a Foundation’ Congregation Prayer Grand Chaplain J. H. Wake field. Selection Zion Choir Memorial Cermonies Conducted by A. W. Gates Tenor Solo •.G. W. Griffin Benediction.Rev. Rusael Taylor Closing Sessions and Elections. Friday’s business sessions were crowded full with the closing work ot j the Grand Lodge which included the j election of officers. The following of ficers were chosen for the ensuing year and duly installed: Most Worshipful Grand Master, Na thaniel Hunter, Omaha; Charles Dick erson, Omaha, Right W'orshipful Dep uty Grand Master; H. M. Hill, Right Worshipful, Senior Grand Warden; W. P. W'ade, Omaha, Right Worship ful Junior Grand Warden; Richard H. Young, Lincoln, Right Worshipful Grand Treasurer; Trago McWilliams, Lincoln, Right Worshipful Grand Sec retary; Rev. Russel Taylor, Omaha Right Worshipful Grand Chaplain; A. W. Gates, Hastings, Right Worshipful Grand Lecturer; Emery R. Smith, Omaha, Worshipful Senior Deacon; Maynard L. Wilson, Omaha, Worship ful Junior Deacon; J. H. W'akcfield, * I ... South Omaha, Worshipful Senior Steward; P. H. Jenkins, Omaha, Wor shipful Junior Steward; Wiliam Bur rell, Omaha, Worshipful Grand Marsh all; R. P. Booth, Hastings, Worshipful Pursuviant; Arthur Gary-, Grand Island, Worshipful Sword Bearer; A. P. Curtis, Grand Standard Bearer; Mack Linear, Omaha, Grand Tyler. 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