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The Monitor A HMIaul **—*-*T K«wip«p«r DnoUd to tho Intorooto of Colored Published every Friday at Omaha, Nebraska, by the Monitor Publishing Company. Bnterod aa Beoond-Clua Mail Matter July 2. 1212. at tb« *>o«tofflce at Omaha, Neb., under the Act of March 2, 1172. THE REV. JOHN ALBERT WILLIAMS, Editor. Goorge H. W. Bullock, Business Manager and Associate Editor. W. W. MOSELY, Associate Editor, Lincoln, Neb. SUBSCRIPTION RATES, *2.00 A YEAR; *1.25 » rt'MUTHS; 75c 3 MONTHS Advertising Rates Furnished Upon Application. Address, The Monitor, Kaffir Block, Omaha, Scb. Telephone Oouglae 3224. 1 ARTICLE XIV. CONSTITUTION OF THE ? UNITED STATES. | Citizenship Rights Not to Be Abridged. X ' Y 1. All persons born or naturalized in the United States, Y ;; and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the £ ■• United States and of the State wherein they reside. No .j ! state shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the 11 privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States; nor v ;; shall any state deprive any person of life, liberty, or prop- * '< ’< erty without due process of law, nor deny to any person !j! !! within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws. X ♦ •> HflCffr iiir r■ m-T 11—nriiir- . .. _ ■___,__ FACING THE FUTURE Just now hundreds of young people are leaving high schools, colleges and universities to enter upon careers and avocations in the busy marts of life. Some will have no opportunity to go further than through high school, and this made possible only through the self-denial and sacrifices of their par ents. Others will have had the ad vantage of college and university training and this, too, through the self-denial of loving parents, sup plemented in many cases by the labors and struggles and sacrifices of the pupils themselves who, ambitious for the mentai training possible to equip themselves more fully for taking their place in the ranks of service, are willing to pay the price. Education is simply foundation laying in the im portant work of character building. If the foundation be well and truly laid a strong, useful, helpful charac ter will be built thereon. So whether students shall be privileged to enter the field of higher learning, or begin to take their place in the ranks of the workers, the mental training which they have received will form a solid foundation upon which they can build. To the young people, facing the future, and may God bless every one of them and keep them from the snares and the pitfalls by which youth, perhaps more than they of maturer years is surrounded, we would urge go forth to your work with high ideals and the determination to do your level best in whatever field of activity you may be called to serve. The hope of the nation confronted with grave pro blems lies in the youth of today. Face the future hopefully, thoughtfully, prayerfully, with the determination to do your best. This is the message we all need today but especially the youth of the land, our youth, upon whom our hopes are set. “THAT AMERICA MAT FIND HER SOUL” A Unitarian minister speaking in Lincoln a few days ago stated that we should pray that “America may find her soul”. This states a signi ficant truth that we all need to .lay to heart and not only lay to heart, but act upon it. America was, in our _ judgment, called Into being for a high and holy purpose, the development among the nations of the earth of a* true democracy, which means frater nity, or brotherhood, equality of op portunity for growth and expansion of all that is highest and best in humanity and Justice for all. This Involves the fullest development of our own national life and the broadest sympathy with and helpfulness to wards all other nations of the world. Domestic strife founded upon racial and religious prejudice, threatens our national being and blights and dwarfs our soul. National selfishness would place upon us the suicidal belief that we are sufficient unto ourselves. This is all wrong. America Is In grave danger of losing her soul. That Uni tarian minister is right. We need to pray) “that America *may find her soul”. Finding that the evils which now threaten us will vanish. THE POLITICAL SITUATION It is high time to think of the poli tical situation,' local and state. The primaries, by which the electorate shall make its voice heard concerning the character of those whom they de sire to fill Important public offices, are only a little more than a month distant. We should give careful thought to this matter. Nebraska is to elect national, state, county and city officials. It is of prime .Import ance to all citizens that men of prob ity, character and ability should be chosen. The Monitor will try to guide,; as far as we can and to the best of our ability, Nebraska voters of our1 group in making a wise choice. We hope that we will be able to so ad vise and centralize our people in Oma ha, whose voting strength Is above •,000 that we can make it really count. This vote efficiently organ ized and intelligently used can wield an enormous Influence. It is to be hoped that in this campaign our peo ple will show their ability to organize and act unitedly. The political situa tion calls for careful thought and un ited and intelligent action. THE GOVERNORSHIP The Monitor believes, as we an nounced several weeks ago, that in Adam McMullen of Beatrice, the elec torate of Nebraska will find an hon est, efficient, fair-minded and capable man for governor of the state. Mr. McMullen served two terms in the house and one term in the senate, where he was found on the side of progressive legislation in the inter ests of the people. A native of New York, but reared and educated in Ne braska, where his interests lie, his views on the square deal for all Amer; ican citizens are such as commend him to the favorable consideration of our people. He is well-known through out the state, which is a strong factor in hia^ favor. SCRUGGS FOB LEGISLATURE Amos P. Scruggs, one of our well known attorneys, has filed for the ! legislature from the Ninth Legislative District. The Monitor is glad that Mr. Scruggs has filed and we pledge him our unqualified and hearty sup port. The Monitor urged that some clean, capable, representative citizen file for the legislature, and we are therefore pleased that our advice has been followed. We bad no preferred candidate. Mr. Scruggs suits us and he should suit all our citizens. The Ninth Legislative district is bounded by Bedford avenue on the North, Charles street on the South, the Mis souri river on the East and Thirtieth street on the West Within this dis trict resides a large number of colored voters—more than enough to elect Mr. Scruggs. Organize, unite and support him and a member of our race will again take his place in the Nebraska State Legislature, of which the late Dr. M. O- Ricketts was many years ago an honored and influential member. Now is our chance to come back. Let every man and woman in the Ninth District work for Scruggs. WHAT O THER EDITORS SAY I ______ BILLY SUNDAY MAY BE KLANS MAN A recent news item from Charles ton, West Virginia, reveals the fact that Billy Sunday, pulpit barnstormer, has accepted a gift of $200 from the “iiwisible empire.” The committee of presentation appeared in Billy’s circus tent with ful regalia of their order to hand him the roll of greenbacks. By way of reply Mr. Sunday praised the Klan because “it stands for one hundred per cent Americanism, Chris tianity and white supremacy.” If Billy is not a member of the Klan already, it would seem by his accept ance of their money and by his praise of their principles that he is at least open to the overtures of any kleagle who would care to suggest the formal ity of affiliation in fact. The Colored brother who styles himself the “Black Billy Sunday” had better change his name to "Saturday” or “Monday” as a matter of principle. —Western Dispatch. QUARREL OVER OIL LAND CAUSES ARREST Sapulpa, Okla., June 1.—William Peters, World War veteran, and hold er of some of the richest oil lands in the state, must face trial in superior court for an alleged attack on his aged mother. Peters deeded some land, which he thought of little value, to his mother. Upon his return, he de manded the land back, but when his mother discovered h« intended to sell the valuable estate for $200, she re fused. He threatened her life, and was arrested by the police. FOR SALE—One 8-room bouse, good location, perfect condition. At $2300, $300 cash and $25 per month. 2718 Ohio street. Douglas 8730.—J. Logan. HOOP AND CANDLE By BERTHA F. SEYMOUR 1922, by McClure Nawapaper Syndicate. When "Willie" Chalmers opened the door to "Billy" Chase's timid ring, Billy's frown darkened his eyes, which would not perceive WllUe's smile of real welcome. The hand which opened the door was ornamented with a sliver thimble, and from the left dangled a sola pillow top, on hoops, the same which had taken so much of her at tention on the occasion of his last call. Her smile, now mischievous, broad ened, and he helplessly returned it. “Why so cross? You didn't have to Come If you felt like that about It.” She took his hat and led him Into the parlor. “If you liked to have me come a hun dredth part as much as I like to come, you wouldn't meet me with that old faneywork, or (hopefully) you’d put It up as soon as I got here." "‘Saian finds some mischief still for Idle hands to da,' ” quoted Willie. ‘‘Think how much prettier to look at than a gray stocking, for instance. Mamma says she always had lier knit ting work In her hands when she was out to her neighbors or when the other boys and girls were at her house. You see. I come naturally by my Industry." “Yes, and wickedness,” groaned Billy. "But I have prayed, ‘Lord, keep me from being conceited, like that in sufferable Maynard Mann, for in—” He stopped and glared less at the thought of Maynard than his own guardlessness. "LMd you read a book the* whole evening the lust time he called?” “Why, yes," said Willie, in feigned Innocence. “I told him I was engaged for the evening when he telephoned he wanted to call. It was not true, hut I didn't want him to call. I’m sick of him; he brugs so. He strolled by, found 1 wasn't entertaining, ‘happened in.' and found me engaged with a hook. But not the whole evening. Mamma came In to inquire for Maynard’s mother, and she was horrified. She said, ‘Wil helrnlna. If your book Is so absorbing, hadn't you better take it to your room? I said ‘Yes' In a faraway tone and ac tually stumbled over a hassock, on my way to the hall to carry out the ab sorption idea. Nobody but my brother would have been mean enough to tell you or—or—anyone else." hastily. “I like the candle in the window—” He drew near, but more quickly with drew as the needle, reversed, came In to dangerous proximity. "Please put your faneywork away, and I’ll try not to put my arms around you." "You'd better, and succeed. But you just imagine this is a stocking and I’m armed with four knittiug needles, not so sharp, but dangerous to the eyes.” “I’d pull them out,” savagely. “Which would be very ungentleman ly. I’d get a hook and get sent to my room for being unladylike." * He groaned. Then, "I’m remember ing my candle, anyway. That brother of yours, than whom no other mortal is so mean, told me no one else Is ac corded that favor. I love your broth er.” At last the embroidery was dropped unheeded, and only great seriousness was visible in her eyes. "Please," be pleaded, "please.” “Mr. Chase.” At that he sat bolt upright, white to the lips. I'in not going to send you away,” In quick sympathy, “yet. But I’ve seen bo many mistakes. I mean to be sure. The man who marries me will have 'to prove himself the only sort I would love.” “How?” he breathed, eagerly, lean ing forward. "I shall not tell you. He must really be that sort, not pretend to be, as he might If he knew whut I liked in any body." He sighed. “Have I ever offended you?” he questioned, half fearfully. “Not seriously." She smiled and blushed both, and both in spite of herself. “That torment has Just come In." She clenched her fists, but he, unprevented by the embroidery needle, covered them both with his hands. “Don’t worry," she said gTlmly, “I have come off second best too many times." “There goes the up car, and you won’t tell me how to win you, I must go. Good-night.” As he hurried into the street from the house walk, he noticed a woman's figure, weary and burdened with a heavy child on "one arm and a large, unwieldy bundle on the other. The next Instant he had seized both the bundle and the protesting baby, and was hurrying the woman toward the little waiting room a quarter of a mile distant, feeling that the delay would be Just sufficient to make him lose his car. He was right. The next hour he spent In the little station. At last the next car came. But he would miss his light In the window. Of that he was sure. But he could not forbear a glance In that direction, as the car reached the gap between bouses, through which he could see Willie’s parlor window. And framed by the lace draperies he saw two can dles and. Joining them, a wooden hoop. How It Happened. Her Friend—What! You rejected Jack Gayboy? I thought, dear Miss Thlrtyodd—He’s the meanest man on earth. He proposed last night, and when I blushed and stammered that It was so sudden, the wretch burst Into a roar of laughter, and I was obliged to haughtily reject his proposal to save my self-respect. MADAME P. EARMNE OSBORNE TO RETURN Madame Osborne will appear in re turn engagement in her famous Shakespearian recital, July 3rd under the auspices of the Fra Temity Frat at DeLuxe Academy. Music by Turn er’s famous orchestra. WOMEN’S FANCY SHOES. —■ Values up to $10.00, >or $1.95 and $3.95 on sale. Boysen Shoe Co. ! SUPREME ROYAL CIRCLE OF FRIENDS OF WORLD COMING TO LINCOLN The Supreme Royal Circle of Friends of the World, a fraternal insurance order operating in all the states of the Union antf the District of Columbia, with a total membership of ov«r 200, 000 members and total assets exceed ing $500,000, is organizing local bodies in Lincoln. Mr. Robert H. Lee of 1944 R. Street has been appointed Supreme Deputy to begin the work jn Lincoln, and Supreme Supervisor A. L. Richmond of Kansas City, Mo., will be in Lincoln in a few days, and on Sunday, the 11th and 18th, will make talks in Lincoln churches. The Royal Circle is the most prtfgressive order among the Race today and is doing more for our Race than any other or der or insurance company, paying its members $7.0u per week for sickness or accident, $150 at death, erects a monument at the grave of each de ceased member, gives them the advan tage of a loan and charity department, free hospital treatment, Old Folks Home, School for orphans of the de ceived members, for $1.25, payable monthly and NO TAXES. The Order has four hospitals and dispensaries in operation at the present time in Little Rock, Hot Springs, Memphis and Chicago. After a membership of 90 days police s may be increased as high as $1000 For further informa tion about the order see Deputy Robt. H. Lee or write Supreme Supervisor A. L. Richmond, 1516'2 North 24th St., Omaha, Nebr., or 2541 Highland Ave., Kansas City, Mo. In Kansas City, Mo., last year over 4200 new members wen added, and in Omaha since March 10th of this year over 600 members have been added. There is no rough initiation, and men and women belong to the ame local bodies, hav ing the same advantages. LINCOLN NEWS AND COMMENT Miss Dorothy Loving entertained friends last Friday evening at her home in honor of Miss Gentry, a stu dent of *the State University, who will leave for h'T home at St. Josepn, Mo., soon. Mrs. Odessa Johnson went to Kan sas City, Kan.-., last week on account of the illness of a relative. Mrs. Laura Johnson is in Omaha this week on lodge business. Mr. Marlbn Thompson returned home last week from an extended visit with a brother and friends in Chicago. Mr. John L. Wright, Deputy G. C. of the K. of 1’. Lodge of Nebraska, was in Omaha last Sunday on lodge business. Mr. Ben Cold* r has returned to the city from his home in Missouri. Mrs. James O’Donnell is confined to her home with illness this week. Mrs. Henry Crewes is reported ill at this time. Bom to Mr. and Mrs. M. E. Wil liams, May 17th, a fine baby boy. Mrs. Williams is yet ill. Mr. and Mrs. T. W. Coleman, Mrs. Mayme Todd and her mother, Mrs. Griggs, toured to Omaha last Sunday to visit their daughter and son-in-law, Mr. Harry Mackay. They report a pleasant trip. Mr. Mackay brought his wife home on account of illness. Mrs. Mackay is confined at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. W. Coleman, with tonsilitis, and their son, Frederick Doniphan, is doing fine. Mr. Mackay has returned to his home in Omaha. The delegates who attended the Sunday School and B. Y. P. U. Con vention at Omaha the past week made reports. Thelma Hammond made re port to the Sunday School in written form, which was most complete of doings of the Convention, and was highly commended, and was sanction ed by the superintendent, Mrs. Fanny Young, pastor, H. W. Botts, and others in attendance. Henry Botts, Jr., made a most ex cellent report on the B. Y. P. U. con vention, which was sanctioned by the •thers present. Services at Mt. Zion Baptist church Sunday were nicely attended. Sunday school at 9:30, preaching by the pas tor at 12, Ii. Y. P. U. services at the usual time. The Daugheterg and Song of Bethel, about forty in number, as sembled, after several songs, invoca tion and introductory remarks by Mr. J. E. Jeltz, G. S. All then listened to a remarkable discourse by Rev. H. W. Botts, which was commented on by ! all. Services at the A. M. E. church on Sunday were as follows: Sunday school at 9:30," preaching by the pas tor at 11 a. m. and 8 p. m., A. C. E. at 7 p. m. Attendance during the day was fair. Preaching morning and uight at the Newman by Rev. J. A. McAlister. Attendance fair. The A. M. E. church and Morning Star Baptist church held union ser vices Sunday at the latter place. Robert Henry Hucless Consistory No. 32 A. A. S. Rite Masons held their meeting Monday night, and in stalled J Galbraith, C. in C., A. B. Mosley, 1st Lieut. Com.; M. E. Williams, 2nd f.ieut. Com.; Lloyd Carter, Recorder; T. T. McWilliams, Trtas. CARD OF THANKS We wish to thang our friends for the beautiful floral offerings and the kindness shown during our recent be reavement in death of our darling baby, James B. Armstrong. Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Armstrong, Mr. and Mrs. G. Johnson, Grandparents. LADIES’ OXFORDS, all new style. Patent Strap Slippers, $1.45. Boysen Shoe Co. SQUAW, 42. HAD 24 CHILDREN Mohawk Indian Woman Has Given Birth to Eight Sets of Twins. Atlantic City. N. .1.—Chief Probation Officer Henry Scull has before him a caw of an Indian woman who has been a mother of 28 children. She is forty-two years old. He refuses to make public her name. Her husband is earning $15 a week. "Mrs. Doe" is a descendant of the Mohawk Indians. When- she was fif teen, according to the custom of her tribe, her husband was selected for her. He wrfs her cousin. Deerfoot. She did not quite fancy Deerfoot for a life partner and fled camp, Inter marrying again. As years passed "Mrs. Doe" became the mother of six sets of twins. Sub sequently she had seven more children. A wealthy aunt in Philadelphia is said to have been the intermediary where by ttie children were taken to the tribe as they attained their tenth dny of ex istence. The little ones were taken to Canada and reared by tlie Mohawks. “Mrs. Doe” later on married a widower with four children. Two sets of (wins and another child were born. Several of her children have died. PIRATES ROVE OFF MEXICO Make War on Ocean Shipa for Firat Time in More Than Hun dred Years. Monterey, Mexico. — For the flrat time in more than one hundred years piracy Is being practiced In the lower Qnlf of Mexico bordering the coast of Tabasco and Campeche, according to reports to the Mexican government. It is stated that during the last few days several small steamships. Includ ing a coastwise mailboat, have been boarded by pirates and robbed of money and the more valuable parts of the cargo. 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