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The monitor A, WEEKLY NEWSPAPER DEVOTED PRIMARILY TO THE INTERESTS OF COLORED AMERICANS___ PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY AT OMAHA, NEBRASKA, BY THE MONITOR PUBLISHING COMPANY Entered u Second-Cla»* Mall Matter July 2, 1915. at the Poatofflce at Omaha, Nebraska, under the Act of Varch 3. 1879.___— THE REV, JOHN ALBERT WILLIAMS--wr " W. W. MOSELY, Lincoln, Neb- --i»u .i na« M»n>M BUs.l»UTTortWILUAMa-1-mSSSSS SUBSCRIPTION RATES, *2.00 A YEAR; *1.25 6 MONTHS; 75c 3 MONTHS Advertising Rates Furnished Upon Application_ Address, Hie Monitor, Postoffice Box 1204, Omaha, Neb. Telephone WEbster 4243 W——s——s—as—; ffMiinoM ictttnttttnJ^AAA,k**A*******a6<t*****a**f ARTICLE XIV, CONSTITUTION OF THE ;; :: UNITED STATES < > * * L Citizenship Rights Not to Be Abridged .! | ; ; 1. All persons born or naturalized in the United States, ! I ' *su» subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the ;; ! ! United States and of the State wherein they reside. No ;; state shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the ! ; privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States; nor J;. ’ shall any state deprive any person of life, liberty, or prop- ;; | J ! erty without due process of law, nor deny to any person 3 ‘ j ; ; within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws. 31 ■ HIMMMMMINNIMMNMMMnNIttttlMfttMtHIINNIIIIIMIMIIMNMNMINniNNina A THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK “The greatest man is he who | chooses the right with invincible | resolution, who resists the sorest | temptations from within and with- | out, who bears the heaviest burdens 1 cheerfully, who is calmest in storms 1 and most fearless under menace | E.nd frowns, whose reliance on | truth, on virtue, on God, is mo6t I unfaltering.” William Ellery Chan- § ning. QUESTIONINGS CHE is the daughter of an English clergyman, long since called to his well-earned rest. He was a godly and scholarly man and his culture and religion made him a broad-mind ed man. The greater part of his min istry was spent in the United States. Here his daughter was reared and educated. She inherits the principles of her father. She is a woman of culture and refinement. Speaking to a friend the other day she said, “Why is it so many white people look with disdain upon colored people and treat them with such disrespect which causes them pain and embarrass ment? It seems to make no differ ence how well-educated, cultured, re fined and good a colored person may be, he is treated as though he were ignorant and uncouth. I can’t un derstand it. And another thing, if people must be mistreated because they are colored, why did our Heav enly Father make men of different colors? It all seems very puzzling to me. I really can’t understand it, can you ? I think people ought to be treated according to their character and real worth and without respect to race or color, don’t you ? God is to be thanked for women of this kind. There are more and more, despite apparent evidence to the con trary, who are thinking along the same lines as this clergyman’s daugh ter. Some day the white people of the United States generally will real ize that “people ought to be treated according to their character and real worth without respect to race or col or.” In the meanwhile, let us not worry about it. Let us do our full duty, let us bend every effort to make our selves proficient along all lines, show ing ourselves self-reliant, self-respect-J ing, resourceful, progressive, proving] ourselves worthy of the respect and friendship of such people as this! Christian woman who is representa -fc— " tive of many who are questioning! America’s attitude today towards her! worthy citizens of color. Questions! demand a correct answer. --- STOP THIS DISCRIMINATION ^TTENTION has been called to the fact that the moving picture in dustry is largely in the hands of Jews. They are the proprietors of many moving picture theatres Nearly all, if not all of the largest movie the atres down town in Omaha are owned by Jews. We are informed that in nearly all of these theatres, colored people are discriminated against, in direct violation of the Nebraska Civil Rights Bi|l, which provides clearly and in unequivocal language that “All persons within this state shall be en titled to full and equal enjoyment of the accommodations, advantages, fa cilities and privileges of theatres and other places of amuse ment; subject only to the conditions and limitations, established by law and applicable alike to every person.” Violation of this statute carries a penalty. Personally we have many warm friends among the Jews. We have no anti-semitic feeling or prejudice; but we desire to say frankly and candid ly and we hope our Jewish friends of influence will realize the full import of what we say, that Jewish mer chants who are enjoying a large pa | tronage from our people, and this is especially true of the northern part of our city, as well as those dowm town, j cannot expect our people to spend | money with them in their stores and other places of business on the one hand and on the other hand be in sulted and denied their civil rights by Jewish theatre owners down town. Aj hint to the wise is sufficient. W'e expect our Jewish friends to see tnat this discrimination ceases. It can be done and must be done. I __ BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH The Sunday School had an educa tional rally last Sunday with an ex cellent sermon by the Rev. J. S. Wil liams, who preached to a large con gregation. The pastor preached atj night. The revival has started and is: being conducted by the Rev. Dr. I. S. Powell of Arkansas.' Among the visi tors Sunday were the Rev. Mr. 01 I iver and Attorney N. W. Ware of’ I Omaha; Alice Perry of Monroe, la.; ■ Mary Hill of Boley, Okla.; and Mrs. i Bettie Garlington of Hattiesville, Ark.1 Rev. Thos. A. Taggart, pastor. OMAHA By Rev. Russel Taylor. 1. Westward, straight from Chicago, Lies Omaha; Greatest, best of all cities In the Middle West. On the bank of a river, Trade is assured. They who founded her years ago, Showed their judgment best. Chorus Omaha, Omaha, City of the Middle West. Omaha, Omaha, Greatest, grandest, best. 2. Midst the wonderful grain fields, Feeding the world. Market for the cattle, Center for all trains. Gateway to both oceans, Queen of the plains. ’Best opportunities, here are found For all men of brains. 1 3. Churches, schools of learning On every hand. Hospitals of mercy, Aid to all mankind Parks so free to the children, Trees, flowers, vines. Oh, Omaha, thou art truly blest, Great thy people, kind. This song, the words and music of which were written by the pastor of St. Paul’s Preebyterian church, was sung for the first time with great ef fect at the mass meeting held at Pil grim Baptist Church, Sunday after noon, March 2. ST. PAUL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH The services next Sunday will con form to the usual high standard of the congregation. The sermon topics will be as follows: 11 a. m.—“Pleasing God or Man, Which 7”; 8 p. m.—“A New Old Philosophy of Life.”; 7 p. m.—Christian Endeavor society, “Dan gers of Trifling with Life, God and the Soul,” Acts 26:28-32. Mrs. Mat tie A. Johnson, leader. Russel Taylor, pastor. < BETHEL A. M. E. CHURCH The first Sunday in the month con-! tinueg to be the banner Sunday as was shown last Sunday in the atten dance at the Sunday school and the morning services. The pastor filled |1he pulpit and sought to impresa upon the congregation what they owe to God in turn for his great gift to the 'world as recorded in St. John 3:16. The services were enjoyed by all. At the evening service the pastor 'preached. There were two accessions. Next Sunday will mark the close of ’the second anniversary of Bethel A. M. E. Church which has no doubt 'been watched by its many friends. All are invited to be present next Sun day. And then the following Sunday is quarterly meeting, the second for this year and you are asked to be with u# at the afternoon service if no other. PROGRAM FOR CITY CHRISTIAN ENDEAVOR LEAGI'E Sunday, March 9, at Allen Chapel church, 1:30 p. m.: Invocation; Piano f Solo—Miss Ethel Carter of Allen , Chapel; Paper—Mr. James Lewis of I St. John: Piano Solo—Miss Dorine i Bush of Bethel A. M. E.; Cornet Solo —Mr. I/ester Carter of Allen Chapel; Paper—Miss Helen Blueford of St. John; Vocal Solo—Miss Rachel Rice; Violin Solo—Miss Linnie Walker of Bethel; Paper—Miss Dorothy Jordan ’of Bethel; Vocal Solo—Mr. J. W. Grif ! fin of St. John. \ All Endeavor workers are urged to ’be present so that a permanent or ganization may be affected. I Nebraska Civil Rights Bill I Chapter Thirteen of the Revised Statutes of Nebraska, Civil Rights. 1 Enacted in 1898. I Sec. 1. Civil rights of persons. All persons within this state shall I be entitled to a full and equal enjoyment of the accommodations, advan I tages, facilities and privileges of inns, restaurants, publie conveyances, | barber shops, theatres and other places of amusement; subject only to the I fppditipTis and limitations established by law and applicable alike to every | I See. 2. Penalty for Violation of Preceding Section. Any person who I «h«ll violate the foregoing section by denying to any person, except for | 8 reasons of law applicable to all persons, the full enjoyment of any of the 1 accommodations, advantages, facilities, or privileges enumerated in the | I foregoing section, or by aiding or inciting such denials, shall for each 1 offense be guilty of a misdemeanor, and be fined in any sum not less than 8 twenty-five dollars, nor more than one hundred dollars, and pay the costs I of the prosecution. I "The original act was held valid as to citizens; barber shops can not I discriminate against persons on account of color. Messenger vs State, I 26 Nebr. page 677. N. W. 688.” ■ **A restaurant keeper who refuses to serve a colored person with re 1 freshments in a certain part of his restaurant, for no other reasgn than I that he is colored, is civilly liable, though he offers to serve him by setting 1 a table in aznore private part of the house. Ferguson vs Glee, 82 Mich. I 868; N. W. 718“ Hk'' ’ y . . . ._ _m THE WHATNOT COLUMN By Robert P. Edwards (For the Associated Negro Press) 101. Who was Gen. Rufus Saxon? General Rufus Saxon was the first officer to receive official authority ta enlist Negroes as soldiers. On the 26th of August, 1862, the Secretary of War ordered him to proceed to the Department of the South and organize 6.000 troops of “African descent,” which were to be designated for ser vice in garrisons not in danger of attack by the enemy, to relieve white regiments whose terms of enlistment had expired. 102. Who was Carney of Wagner? When the 64th Massachusetts Regi ment, under command of Col. Shaw, stormed Fort Wagner, the regimental colors were entrusted to W. H. Car ney, a young sergeant. As this gal lant regiment ascended the wall of the fort the ranks were full, but as they reached the top, they melted away before the enemy’s fire—almost instantly. Carney received a severe wound in the thigh, but falling upon his knees he quickly planted the flag upon the parapet, and lay down on the outer slope, for shelter. Carney with a death grip on the flagstaff held it erect for over an hour and despite that he was later shot in the head held on until he was relieved by an other officer. When he was being carried past a brigade of his com rades, on the way to the field hospi tal, he partly raised up and cried, “Boys, the old flag never touched the ground.” 103. What incident took place when the first New Orleans Colored regi ment received its flags ? The first Colored regiment raised in New Orleans; after remaining in camp for about six months were quite efficient in the use of arms. Its com manding officer Col. Stafford being disabled they were placed under com mand of Gen. Dwight. Before the regiment left the officers assembled at the quarters of Col. Stafford, where the Colored guard marched up to re ceive the regimental flags. Col, Staf ford made a speech full of patriotism and feeling and concluded by saying: “Colored guard, protect, defend, die for it, but do not surrender these flags.” The reply of the sergent was, “Colonel, I will bring back these colors to you in honor, or report to God the reason why.” Next Weeks Whatnots 104. What was “The Freedmens” Bureau ? 105. Who was Nora Gordon ? | 106. Who <*as the first Colored man whose signature made money of worthless paper? DETROITERS VISIT WITH OMAHA FRIENDS — Benjamin W. Lambert and bis sis ter, Mrs. Ella Bradford of Detroit, Mich., enroute to Los Angeles, are the guests of the Rev. and Mrs. Jobn Albert Williams at St. Philip’s rec tory. They will remain over Sunday. They are members of one of Detroit’s ! pioneer families. — THOROUGHLY worthy used furni ture of every description is offsred for sale at very reasonable prices in our warehouse, between the hours of 1 p. m. and 5 p. m. week days. 8th and Capitol Ave.—Orchard A Wilhelm Co. - 1 ..' ' »■ •"«««» ....... t : Why Not Let l.« Do Your SHOE REPAIR WORK Best material, reasonable prices. ALL WORK GUARANTEED BENJAMIN & THOMAS Phone Web. 5084—1415 No. 24th | 1—«— — ■» « « »• — »»« OO > »■« I I I n < *! | :: NORTH SIDE BAZAAR f ;; and | WOMEN’S EXCHANGE £ 2114 N. 24th St. | I I CHURCH OF ST. PHILIP THE DEACON The Ash Welnesday services were well attended from the holy com munion at 7 o’clock until evensong at eight. The week-night services dur ing Lent will be held on Wednesdays and Fridays at 8 o’clock. A visiting clergyman will preach each Wednes day night. Next Wednesday the Rev. D. J. Gallagher, rector of St. Andrew’s, will preach. The services Sunday will be as follows: Holy communion, 7:30 a. m.; matins, 8:30; Church school, 10; sung eucharist with sermon, 11; evening prayer and confirmation ad dress at eight. Public invited to all services. MEETING HELD IN SOUTH OMAHA A mass meeting in the interests of the Anti-Lynching Fund was held in the Armour Auditorium, South Side, Sunday afternoon. Henry W. Black presided. Addresses were made by H. J. Pinkett, Isaac Konecky and Judge Charles A. Goss. Contributions were made to the Fund. ANNOUNCEMENT We wish to announce the opening of a Branch Office at the North Side Bazaar, 2114 No. 24th St. Mr. J. E. Smith, formerly associat ed with Electric Appliances in Tor onto, Canada, is in charge. Mr. Smith has had fifteen years experience and is an authority on household devices. His specialty is the American Classic Washing Machine and the Hamilton Beach Vacuum Cleaner. Mr. Smith stands ready and will ing to supply your every need and you will find him a moit courteous gentleman. Come in and get acquaintetd. De monstrations gladly given upon re quest. Phone WEbster 6566.—Adv. I EMERSON’S LAUNDRY A The Laundry Thai Suite All \ 1301 No. 24th 8t. Web. MM \ Thomas I | Kilpatrick | | & Co. j-— j | Dress Fabrics | Silk Wool | Cotton ff X The favored weaves for Spring •j. and Summer are now assembled, f y A X Printed Silks—In smart, new y A motifs, neat pin dots and small X T checks on crepe de chine and ^ A silk and wool crepes. For dress- f y es, blouses and combinations. A X Specially priced from, per yard y i A .$2.25 to $3.95 X; IA . xi A Broadcloth Tub Silk—In plain, Y y colors, stripes and checks. A A X practical silk for any garment y A where long wear is desired, 32 X X ins. wide, Yard $1.95 to $2.50 •}• ! Wool Flannels I y A y The season’s rage. Plain colors, A X checks, plaids and stripes. In y A delightful variety. 54 inches X [ y wide. Priced from, per yard A j % .$2.95 to $1.95 X! 7 i X Charmeen—One of the richest y j A and most beautiful worsteds X y ever made. Soft in texture, with Aj X the bloom of silk, this fabric is ? A now available in shades of filla- A | X gree, graystone, peanut, badger, y; A pine bark and navy, 54 inches X: y wide. Yard.$5.95 yj A Wool Crepe—A lightweight wool X j X for the one-piece dress; in a y i A variety of spring shades. 40- X ^ inch width. Yard $2.50 yl | Colored |j I Dress Linens Increasing in demand daily. Full XI shrunk Irish linen; in an exten- A give range of popular shades, x | 36-in. width. Yard.......$1.00 Aj Imported Heather Ratine — In X| charming new checks, plaids and A! broche effects. 38 and 40-in. f I width. Yard.$1.25 and $1.95 11 Ratine Voiles — In new drop- X stitch stripes and checks, out- A j lined with a heavier ratine Y thread, alternating sheemess A j and weight. 40-inch width Per y yard .$1.95 X 1A Great Bargain I | IN UNCALLED FOR MEN'S SUITS, ODD COATS AND | PANTS. LADIES’ SUITS, COATS, JACKETS, | | CAPES AND SKIRTS | | MUST BE SOLD—AT YOUR PRICE f j WOLK, TheTailor | i 1506 North 24th St. WEbster 2179 | GfassttstOMsm® ' KIDDIE SHOP 16th and Farnam “Store of Individual Shops” WHITE Girls* Dresses FOR CONFIRMATION Sizes 7 to 14 } Fo/to 13.95 to 10.95 Models ) 9.95 x 22.50 These dresses are all copies of French mod els. They are smartly adorned with sheer lace, and rich ribbon—enough to make any feminine eye dance. These dresses are all out of the ordinary— low priced—just what you want for Confirma tion and First Communion. 13859 WE TAKE “WILL CALL” ORDERS Deahl Grocery Market ALWAYS A FRESH LINE OF FRUITS, VEGETABLES AND MEATS GIVE US A TRIAL and try Square Deal Serrlce FREE DELIVERY 1017 Cuming St Phone Atlantic 0883 V *:* V ♦ V T V X x $ | VOTE FOR I E. KLAVER I j! Republican Candidate For | j: COUNTY ASSESSOR | Four Years Experiece as Deputy Assessor $ T t A Primaries April 8th X f I ? t 1 CHARLES UNITT | | REPUBLICAN 4 I Solicits your vote for Renomination for v | COUNTY COMMISSIONER | 5th Commissioner District * £ Always on the job from 8:00 a. m. to 5:00 p. m. 2 f. Make it a “UNITT” on April 8th '£ X Resident of district for 42 years !xXXX"XX"KX-»*K*<”X»W"!”XXX->,XX“W*>*>««<*W<XX“X"XXK“X-!' ♦XK^X^^*<*<“X^~X~C~X*«X~X~X~X~X~X“X“X“X>'X~X~X*<~X"X~:~X' 1 Colton Bros. Store No. 2 2 i 2 NOW LOCATED AT 2422 NORTH 24th STREET 4 xi 2 (Next to Reid-Duffy’s Drug Store) Y{ 4 $ SPECIAL FOR OUR OPENING WEEK: A choice assort- 4 £ ment of ladies’ pure art silk hose in all the new colors in- X Y{ eluding peach and atmosphere at a new low price of.98c Colton Bros. Store No. 2 •j 2422 North 24th Street Phone WEbster 5757 ;!; ^ :-X"X~x>xk^~x*<~x~!~x~x~:~x~x-x~x~x~x~:~x~:~x-x~:~x~x~x-x-:.'> 66>«*»66«6i66*«*6a6aaaaaaa»*ft*«i#«.« » « ttttl II BOO k A T 1 a n ti c 9 3 4 4 % X PINKETT, MORGAN & BRYANT f $ ATTORNEYS AND COUNSKLORS-AT-LAW 2 | Suite 19 Patterson Block 17th and Farnam Streets 2 $ Omaha, Nebraska 2 I*tM6t»*4>*«MM«a****t*t*At*« « f-fftf ftt ftftfl fl | n 11111 w-:-X"X“:":"!"X-!“XK"X"X"X“X-x»w..w..v«v„v„>«‘„'-‘_‘_'_'... . .. ...... 5P‘ esFREE $ TO THE PERSON WHO HAS SAVED THE MOST $ f COUPONS $ \ Saturday, April 5; 8 P. M. | X Remember the Date £ Peoples Drug Store f L24th and Erskine Streets WEbster 6323 | I FATIMIZE TIE STATE FIMITIIE COL I i I Corner 14th and Dodge Streets Td. JACKSON 1317 1 | bbiwswick areas I <