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About The monitor. (Omaha, Neb.) 1915-1928 | View Entire Issue (May 15, 1925)
j THE MONITOR I A WEEKLY NEWSPAPER DEVOTED PRIMARILY TO THE INTERESTS OF COLORED AMERICANS' _ PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY AT OMAHA, NEBRASKA, BY THE MONITOR PUBLISHING COMPANY' _ Entered as Second-Class Mail Matter July 2. 1915, at the Poetoffice &' Omaha, Nebraska, under the Act of March 3, 1879. g THE REvT" JO H N ALBERT WiLLIA ME--—---Ed I tor f! w W. MOSELY, Lincoln. Neb----Associate Editor LUCINDA W. WILLIAMS-Buelnesi Manager SUBSCRIPTION RATES, S2.00 A YEAR; $1.25 6 MONTHS; 75c 3 MONTHS Advertising Rates Furnished Upon Application Address, The Monitor, Postoffice Box 1204, Omaha, Neb. Telephone WEbster 4243 ■■ .. '•* ARTICLE XIV, CONSTITUTION OF THE | j UNITED STATES | ’ Citizenship Rights Not to Be Abridged ;{• 1. All persons born or naturalized in the United States, £ ! I and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the .£ ;; United States and of the State wherein they reside. No X ■ ■ state shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the •} I! privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States; nor .j. ;; shall any state deprive any person of life, liberty, or prop- x ? ertv without due process of law, nor deny to any person * X M i thin its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws. WOMEN ACT COURAGEOUSLY THE MONITOR heartily commends the stand taken by the representative women of our race in their protest against the segregation arrangements in the Washington auditorium last week in connection with the concert given for the International Council of Women. Realizing, as these far-sighted wo men did, the disposition of Americans to subject colored Americans to humi liating resrictions and wishing to save America’s good name before the rep resentatives of thirty-six nations par ticipating in the convention. Miss Hal lie Q. Brown, ex-president of the Na tional Association of Colored Women, who had arranged, as requested, the splendid musical program by our race artists, and Mrs. Mary McCleod Be thune, the present president, went to Mrs. Moore, president of the Amer ican branch, courteously advising her of the sentiment of our people touch ing segregation. Mrs. Moore gave Mrs. Bethune, it is alleged, a written statement that there should be no segregation. When, however, it was discovered that the colored people were being confined to one-half of the balcony, Miss Hallie Q. Brown, step ping before the curtain told why the program would not be given. The singers declined to give the program Spectators of our own group with drew, and sympathizers among the white people also withdrew. It was a humiliating incident foi America, which American prejudice invited and which our people tried t< avert. It was, however, the kind 01 humiliation that the United State: needs to have forced home to it the truth that self-respecting American: of color are not going to tamely sub mit to the humiliation of being treat ed as pariahs and undersirables. We are either Americans or we are not If we are Americans, and measure uj to American standards in character morals and conduct then we expect te be treated as such. The stand taker by the women in this incident a Washington is symptomatic of thi: attitude of our people. The soone: that America recognizes this fact th< better it will Ire for the peace, happi ness and prosperity of our country It is folly to attempt to side-step sc grave and important an issue. Ou women took a courageous and righ stand. NOT COMPLIMENTARY EVERY NOW AND THEN there i: forced upon our attention evidence o truckling and cowardice upon t.h< part of representatives of the federa government which makes it difficul for us to maintain any confidence ir or semblance of respect for those ir authority. The most recent is the case of Clifton R. Wharton, who quali fied for admission to the diplomatic service and who under the rules of the service should have been admitted tc the Foreign Service School for a course of instruction incident to re ceiving his diploma. Of twenty can didates who had qualified for admis sion Mr. Wharton was the only one of color. His admission to the school was deemed inexpedient and he was given his diploma and sent at once to his post in Liberia. As some one has facetiously pointed out, “registration, matriculation, a full year’s course of study, graduation and a diploma’’ in sixty seconds by this young Negro was some record. But it does not place the sincerity of government of ficials in a very happy light. We do not look upon this side-stepping by the State department as complimen tary to those who should have the moral courage to stand for right and justice to all citizens. CAMP FIRE NEWS Is your girl a Camp Fire Girl ? If not? Why not? W’hat Camp Fire Is | The fundamental idea of the Camp j Fire is to foster the personal relation j of the mother to her daughter to cul : tivate the closest intimacy between them and to magnify the home as the : sacred center of their relation, its law i opens seven roads, leading down long j vistas of endeavor and opportunity, to ward the goal of balanced, efficient young womanhood. The law is—Seek beauty, give service, pursue knowl edge, be trustworthy, hold on to ; health, work, be happy. Miss Martha Roberts entertained I her group at breakfast at Elmwood park Sunday morning. Miss Cleone Macklin is forming a group of girls from 11 to 14 years old. Mrs. Geo. Macklin has a group of girls from 13 to 17 years old. 11 There are other guardians ready to 1 start groups, so see that your daugh 1 ter becomes a Camp Fire Girl before | time to go to Camp Brewster this summer. '| - i ROOSEVELT POST AMERICAN LEGION TO HOLD CARNIVAL Rooseveli Post No. 30, American Legion, > will hold a carnival from May 20 to May 31st at Twenty-fourth and Grant streets, * for raising funds to help entertain the ' great national American Legion Conven ■ tion to he held in Omaha in October. 1 This convention will bring hundreds of thousands of legionaires and visitors to • Omaha. Among them will be several hun j dred colored members and visitors. It will \ devolve upon the Theodore Roosevelt Post to do its share in helping to provide enter ' tainment and hospitality for these visitors. They need money to do it. This carnival. ! offering many attractions, is to raise money for this purpose. It should be generously patronized. The committee on arrange ’| ments is Dr. J. A. Singleton, R. L> W il liams and Frank Blackwell. I £ COMING! | j] “THE HOUSE BEHIND % £ THE CEDARS” | ? with ANDREW S. BISHOP and ❖ y a notable colored supporting cast | 4..x~x~x~x-x-x“x~x-x~x~x~x~:< LINCOLN NEWS Mrs. E. J. Griffin. 2040 N street, was hostess to the Progressive Twelve Wednes day afternoon. The club colors were fea tured in the table decorations. An elabor ate luncheon was served, fourteen being present. The guests of honor were Mr*. Guy Wiley .Mrs. Mary Edwards and Mrs. Anna Khinehardt. A silver tea was given at the residence of Mrs. Guy Wiley, 1911 K street. Thurs day afternoon from 3 to 6 for the benefit of Mt. Zion Baptist church. Mrs. Birdie Artis, manager. The musical and dramatic entertain ment given last Thursday evening at Mt. Zion Baptist church was an expression of the high esteem and appreciation the cit izens of Lincoln have for Mrs. Fannie Russell of Omaha. Dr. C. C. Harper of Dallas, Texas, will arrive in Lincoln about May 20th to con-^ duct a series of revival meetings in Mt. Zion Baptist church, beginning May 20th and ending June 1st. It is said appropriate Mothers’ Day ser vices were held in all churches of the city. Mr. Pendleton Murray, formerly of Lin coln. died in Omaha last Wednesday after a siege of sickness. The body was brought to Lincoln to rest beside that of his wife, who passed away several years ago. He leaves as survivors five sons and two daugh ters, all of whom were present at the fu neral. The funeral was held in Castle, Roper and Matthew's undertaking parlor. Rev. M. C. Knight of the A. M. E. church officiated. A large crowd of old friends paid last respects to the deceased. Word came to us recently of the death of Mr. John Huff at Hastings. Neb., last week. We remember Mr. Huff as having visited Lincoln several times at Masonic functions. Mrs. Huff is also well known here, having visited Lincoln on several occasions. Rev. J. B. Smith officiated at the funeral at Hastings Sunday. Funeral service* were held Monday for Attorney John H. Lawson, who was strick en suddenly and succumbed to his illness last Thursday. Deceased leaves as sur vivors a wife, one son here, and a daughter who arrived from Hot Springs. Ark., Sat urday. Rev. J. B. Smith officiated. Eight additions to Quinn Chapel Sunday, four children and four adults. All were baptized by Rev. M. C. Knight. Annual sermon for Daughters of Isis at Quinn Chapel next Sunday night. Mrs. Anna Christman entertainix! her friends at luncheon last Thursday afler ! noon in honor of Mrs. Lrsula E. Hines of | St. Joseph, Mo. Covers were laid for five. Mary Talbert club served a fine chicken dinner at the home of Mr. and Mrs. P. I Moore last Friday night. About fifty persons journeyed to Rob bers’ cave, a few miles south of the city Friday night, where the time was spent in a social way. This was an occasion of Mrs. Marie Copeland's club for the bene fit of June rally. Islam Court No. 43, Daughters of Isis, was delighted with the visit of their Im perial Grand Comtnandress. Mrs. Lrsula E. Hines, of St. Joseph, Mo., last Wednes day night. May 6th. After the lecture a hour was held and the Merry Makers served refreshments. Children, parents and friends numbering 105 sat down to the first annual Quinn Chapel Sunday School banquet Friday evening at 8:30, in the dining room, which was decorated. Miss Cleo Ross presided as toastmistress. Twelve children using each letter of the word Sunday School as toasts, a welcome address and a witty speech by a freshman, Harved Adams, re marks by Rev. M. C. Knight, closed the program. OMAHA WAITERS’ ASSOCIATION A record breaking attendance and great enthusiasm featured the meet ing of the association at their club rooms May 11. The whist tournament is on in full blast. It looks like youth has the edge on old age selling plates. Welcome back to our midst! Mr. N. Jefferson blew in from California Saturday for the season. Mr. H. L. Jackson spent Sunday, Mother’s Day, in Council Bluffs at tending the A. M. E. church. Mr. James Walker motored to Lin coln Sunday. Mr. J. W. Shields has accepted the position as headwaiter with the Al fred Jones’ Catering So. at Linomma Beach. Mr. A. Chandler has resumed his old position as head bussman at the Brandeis Restaurants. Mr. Frank Clemons was on the sick list last week; but is able to be out again. Mr. Elder Scott, our eminent head waiter, returner! Monday, after a sou journ of a week in Kanass. Hurrah, Hurrah! The Lakoma Club opens the season Saturrlay, May 16, with M. B. Pace as chef and Mr. Ben jamin Slaughter as headwaiter. You know me, Ben. And last but not least, “this way, please” are the words you hear as you now enter the great Brandeis Res taurants, coming from two old staff waiters, Mr. Fred Trusty and your honored Mr. John Woods, who were l promoted to captaincies. Efficiency, brains and little touch of diplomacy lead to promotion. We take off our hat to our friend Mr. Cal. Kennedy who was able to secure the position of headwaiter made vacant by the resignation of M r. Ccott of the Athletic Club. Don’tw or ry, go to it, old boy, you have the backing of the association 100 per cent. Nuff said, boys. C. H. SPRIGGS, Correspondent. LIBERTY DRUG CO., 1004 No. 24th street, WEbster 0086. Expert serv ice at lowest prices. Purity given first consideration. DREAMLAND CAFE Opened Sunday, March 29, in the Jewel Building, 24th and Grant Streets. —SERVING— : Ice cream, candies, soft : drinks, sodas, and home cooked meals. THOMPSON & TAVLOR. Proprietors 11 COMING! % V “THE HOUSE BEHIND ? f THE CEDARS” ¥ with ANDREW S. BISHOP and $ «£ a notable colored supporting cast £ % % I THE NEGRO’S CONTRIBUTION NOT NEGLIGIBLE £ A moment’s thought will easily convince open-minded \ \ • persons that the contribution of the Negro to American <« nationality as slave, freedman and citizen was far from | < ’ negligible. No element of American life has so subtly and y < > yet clearly woven itself into warp and woof of our thinking •£ < • and acting as the American Negro. He came with the first y • explorers and helped in exploration. His labor was from ^ < > the first the foundation of the American prosperity and y ; > the cause of the rapid growth of the new world in social and ;; ;; economic importance. Modern democracy rests not simply •; ;; on the striving white men in Europe and America but also ; > ;; on the persistent straggle of the black men in America for ; • ;; two centuries. The military defense of this land has de- ; ; pended upon Negro soldiers from the time of the Colonial ;; ;; wars down to the struggle of the World War. Not only does ;; ; the Negro appear, reappear and persist in American litera- ;; | ; tare but a Negro American literature has arisen of deep ;; < > significance, and Negro folk lore and music are among the < • : choicest heritages of this land. Finally the Negro has |uyed ! ; a peculiar spiritual role in America as a sort of firing, | • breathing test of our ideals and an example of the faith, • • I hope and tolerance of our religion.—Du Bois, “The Gift of ) < * nianlr Mk 99 DmKm rwa. < « ■ 4 > First Gun Fired For Funds AMERICAN LEGION CARNIVAL To raise funds for Legion National Convention here in October Help to entertain the boys who fought to make this country safe for democracy ! Given by ROOSEVELT POST NO. 30 at 24th and Grant Sts. May 21st to 31st Plenty of Fun Everybody Welcome COMMITTEE: R. L. WILLIAMS DR. J. A. SINGLETON FRANK BLACKWELL. I Now in Full Swing ANNIVERSARY SAIE \ A 11/ V jF New Grands Perfect Tone $44g and Guaranteed Regular Price .$595 As a special inducement to at- ! tend our great anniversary sale, we have selected some of the greatest bargains ever offered in new and slightly used pianos. Every instrument is guaran teed first class condition. If you want a genuine bargain don’t fail to see these instruments. $10 DOWN Don’t let lack of funds keep you from this sale. If you want one of these instruments, we will see that terms are made to meet your convenience. New £<)££ Players Used (hi api Upright _A Big Bargain Phonographs Console Models Mahogany or walnut, play all records. We carry a complete ) stock of Victor, Brunswick, Co lumbia and Schmol'ar & Muel ler Phonographs. Regular $125 values. s.u'vPri“rv $66.50 TERMS, $1.00 PER WEEK FREE! FREE! Beautiful 42-Piece Dinner Set to be given away free to every piano or phonograph purchaser during this sale. The piano must be $100.00 or more and the phonograph $66.50 or more for this free offer. Schmoller & Mueller Annex 119 N. 16th St. Opposite Postoffice X COMING! :i X “THE HOUSE BEHIND j * THE CEDARS” j; with ANDREW S. BISHOP and % £ a notable colored supporting cast ^ iTAPWAWJWWWW/WW; ij WANT A HOME? } j: We Have It Among J; •: Recent Listings l\ f 5 Beautiful Residence Bun- ^ J galows j •C 3 New 5-room Cottages J * — i Small Payment Down—Bal- J ance Less Than Rent II can save you from $250 J to $500 on a five or six- J room bungalow built to ^ your order anywhere you S want it. 5 C. W. WILLIAMS i Real Estate m\ 1520 */2 North 21th Street J WEbster 4882 J ywwwwwyvwWWWWW I FURNISHED APARTMENTS For rent—2 and 3 rooms. WE. 4983 2130 No. 28th Street | EMERSON’S SUNDRY | $ The Laundry That Suits A1I i • X 1301 No. 24th St Web. 0820 £ X-X^X-I^X^XX-X-X-XX-X-X-'X-^ I HILL-WILLIAMS DRUG : COMPANY ! FOUNTAIN PENS—STATIONERY ; aGARS and CANDY Eastman Kodaks and Supplies 2402 Cuming Street ; :: COMING! ; : “THE HOUSE BEHIND ; THE CEDARS” ; I with ANDREW S. BISHOP and ; ! a notable colored supporting cast < x-x-*x~x~x~x~x-x~x-x-x-x~: :: GOOD GROCERIES ALWAYS 1 |!i C. P. Wesin Grocery Co. |j - Also Fresh Fruits and Vegetables <■ !! 20*1 CUMING STREET TELEPHONE JACKSON 1098 «■ i» m .......T j YOUR DRUG STORE | THULL PHARMACY j PRESCRIPTIONS j PROMPTLY FILLED f Phene WEbster 5876 24th and Seward Streets | ♦♦♦♦♦♦ »♦»♦♦»♦♦♦♦♦♦ ***** Time to Plant that Garden We invite the readers of this paper to patronize our handily located plant and seed store for anything you may need for the garden or lawn. We carry a full line of GRASS SEEDS, VEGETABLE AND FLOWER SEEDS Also Hardy Shrubs and Plants of All Kinds at Reasonable Prices When you see a beautiful garden you will usually find the seed came from the old reliable— Home Landscape Service Telephone JAekson 5115 24th and < urning Streets X^^X~X~X^~X~X"X~X":*X~X~X-X~X~X~X~X”X"H-X*X“X~X~X'* Y Y •» . i i YOU CAN HAVE THE KIND OF JOB YOU f ARE LOOKING FOR A by listing your name and telephone number with o I ALFRED JONES x Catering and Employment Office X 1322 DODGE STREET AT. 9547 ? S ;i; X~X"!~X"X“X~X“X~X“X~X~X~X~X*X“X-X“X~X“X~X“X"X~X“X“X~X* I LET US PAY YOU g(^ ON SAVINGS J -We Treat You Right STATE SAVINGS & LOAN ASSOCIATION I N. W. Corner 19th and Douglas Streets Bankers Reserve Bldg, i I PATRONIZE THE STATE FURNITURE CO. Comer 14th and Dodge Streets Tel. JACKSON 1.117 BRUNSWICK ansa: < A Prescriptions l A GRADUATE REGISTERED PHARMACIST | , I Is in charge of our Prescription Department at all times. | | Your safety is guaranteed when you leave your | prescriptions at our store. Peoples Drug Store j | 24* Br-km, StrMtfl WE,».,r M23 | ^ i u u i < 111 * i111 [ 11 r r c'^0 rj" 1 To Avoid Pyorrhea I I #*e I IB NTLO I PYORRHEA PREVENTIVE TOOTH PASTE I I 25c—2 oz. Tube | II I Manufactured by I I Kaffir Ckeaicil Lihoritoms I I (A Race Enterprise) I ’■ OMAHA, NEBRASKA I il ASK FOR IT AT DRUG STORKS I I TAKE NO SUBSTITUTE I