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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 as Secoud-Class Mail Matter July 2, 1915. at the Poatofflce at Omaha, Nebraska, under the Act of March 3, 1879 THE REV. JOHN ALIIRT WILLIAMS-K!tor W. W. MOSELY, Lincoln, Neb__Associate Editor ! LUCINDA W. WILLIAMS --— ..Suelneie Maaa#er j SUBSCRIPTION RATES, $2.00 A YEAR; $1.26 6 MONTHS; 75c 3 MONTHS Advertising Rates Furnished Upon Application , Address, The Monitor, Postoffice Box 1204, Omaha, Neb. $ Telephone WEbster 4243 Vs THE RHINELANDER VERDICT FOR a studied, deliberate, impassioned appeal to decide a legal question solely upon the grounds of race prejudice, it is difficult to conceive of anything that could surpass Judge Mills’ plea to the jury to bring in a verdict for his client in the Rhinelander case. It is perfectly astounding that a man of Judge Mills’ re puted character and standing could so prostitute the legal profession as to make the appeal he did. In substance it was this: “I, as a white man, appeal to you, who are white men, to free from his hu miliating position this white man who is bound to a Negro woman. No matter what the evidence is give your verdict for my client because he, like you, is a white man, and the defendant belongs to the black race.” This was the burden ol his appeal. It was an unblushing, unquali fied appeal to race prejudice. But, thank God, there were real WHITE men on that jury. Men white, not simply as to skin, for that is an unim portant matter, but white in heart and mind and soul and conscience, which is the important thing. They valued their oath to weigh the evidence and bring in a verdict, according to their best judg- j ment, in accordance with the LAW and EVIDENCE in the CASE. The verdict was in favor of the defendant. That veidict has met with the popular approv al. It was a verdict in accordance with the law and evidence in the case. It was fi just verdict. The Rhinelander verdict is a far-reach ing and most important one. Few realize its full significance. So far as the state of New York is concerned and other states which have not disgraced their statute books with anti-marriage laws for- j bidding the marriage of persons of dif ferent races it plainly declares that men who enter into the marriage relationship cannot 'cast off their lawfully wedded wives for any superficial whim or fancy. Whatever one may believe as to the ex-1 pediency or inexpediency, the wisdom or unwisdom, of mixed racial marriages, there can be only one opinion held by people who stand for morality with re ference to men and women, who, of their own free choice, desire to live together and that is that they should be married. To hold otherwise is to justify adultery, harlotry, and bastardy. So called "mjs cegenation laws”, which are upon the statute books of some states not only jus tify but encourage such nation-destroying vices. Miscegenation laws, forbidding the intermarriage of colored and white peo ple, permit lustful white men to wrong colored women and lustful colored men to wrong white women—for it applies both ways only that the weaker race fur nishes by far the larger number of un happy victims—without being held to le gal and moral accountability for their acts. Fortunately New York has no such anti-social laws. Under the lawB of New York Rhinelander married Alice Jones knowing well that she was a colored girL It is alleged , that she had revealed her past to him, and whatever may have been her moral lapses, she was just as good as he was, and knowing all he voluntarily married her. She is his lawful wife, col or or race being no ba rto wirehood and the marriage stands as stand it should. Hence the verdict is just. FRED BRODEGARDE THE sudden death Wednesday morning of Fred Brodegaarde, the pioneer jewel er, removes another one of Omaha's broad minded and outstanding business men. Mr. Brodegaarde was a genial, generous hearted Christian gentleman, whom it was | always a pleasure to meet. He was one of I our warm personal friends whose cordiali ty, genial greeting and pleasont smile, we shall miss. The title “Noble Dane”, for he was a native of Denmark, aptly fitted him, as he was a man of noble nature. May God grant to his loved ones who remain the comfort and consolation which He alone can give, and to him the crown and joy which is the reward of a well spent life. RANDOLPH'S PHILLIPIC A. Phillip Randolph, editor of The Mes senger and organizer of the Brotherhood of Pullman Porters, spoke here last Thurs day night to a large audience in St. John's A. M. E. Church, as we announc ed ill our news columns last week. Mr. Randolph is a young man of intense earn estness and a good speaker. He made out a good case for the cause which he has espoused the unionizing of the Pullman porters. He, however, in our judgment, weakened his cause and invited censure by his vitriolic attack upon Bishop Carey, Perry Howard and other individuals who attended the recent conference in Wash ington and, as it is charged by The Pitts burgh Courier and Randolph, were tools and catspawa for the Pullman company. His wholesale charge, too, that Negro newspapers, with their hungry editors were purchaseable by the waving of a fifty dollar bill before their faces is unjustifiable and not calculated to win supporters to his cause. Unsupported charges are not proof. Men have a per fect right to differ in their views con cerning any plan er policy without being with either ignorance or venali ty. Thk liberty to think which the speaker rightfully claims for himself he ought willingly to grant to others. The cause of better wages for the Pullman j porters is too important a matter to be jeopardized by the interjection of per sonalities into the argument Give the pub lic facts, not denunciation. Mr. Randolph presented some pertinent facts which de nunciation weakened. Randolph's Phil lipic against old-line leaders did not strenghten his argument. LETTERS FROM Ol.'R READERS Today’s Opportunity To the Editor of The Monitor: The Negro of today has a thousand opportunities, where the Negro of yes terday had one. The overwhelming majority follow the fashion whether in dress, manners, art or opinion. Most folks must have a path to walk in; and they follow the way taken by ^>me stronger spirit, who went on untried ground, and started the path. Those'who can think and act independ ently are the leaders; those who must have another to blaze the way for them are and must always be the followers. Knowledge is power. A word to the Pull man porters: Let no man deceive you. i Why is the American Federation of Labor and many of the local unions in viting us into them now? Is it to secure equitable pay and better working con ditions or is it that they want to get us into their unions so that they may stop our activities in dealing with our employ ers directly? The time has arrived when we should intercede for ourselves, go directly to your employer and demand Consideration upon th^ merit of your service. The opportunity is ours; shall we make good? In talking with one of the officials of the packing industry about employment of my people he promised that in the future our people would be considered in all departments. This opportunity is com ing let us be ready to grasp it. "Let us then be up and doing. With a heart for any fate. Still achieving, still pursuing. Learn to labor and to wait” —A. R. GOODLETT, i Omaha, Neb. LINCOLN NEWS AND COMMENT Some of the Lincoln young people who have been entertaining with the “Charleston” are Miss Valerie Crews and Mr. Shumpert Logan who have danced at the Country Club, the Lin coln hotel, and a number of the fra ternity parties. _ Don’t forget the mass meeting to be held on December 14 under the j auspices of the N. A. A. C. P. Rev. John Albert Williams of Omaha will deliver an address. Chancelor Avery of the state uni versity addressed the Non-Pareil!e at Quinn chapel on Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Hazel Dean and Mrs. Ritha j Banks scored quite a hit with their cabaret entertaining at the Elks j Thanksgiving dance. — Mr. and Mrs. B. K. Mosley of Cof feyville, Kansas, are spending the week end in Lincoln visiting relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Jefferson of Chey enne, Wyo., spent the week end as guests of Mr. and Mrs. P. L. Moore and friends. Mr. and Mrs. Jefferson are motoring to Atchison, Kans., to spend the winter there. Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Edwards entertained at dinner at one o’clock Sunday, covers were laid for six. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Houston honored the guests at a very delightful luncheon Sunday evening. A joint floral installation of Prin cess Hatipha No. 9 Amaranth chapter No. 3 O. E. S. will be celebrated Tuesday at Masonic hall. The banquet of the Civic Im provement League composed of men was a wonderful" dream realized. Al though disappointed by the absence of Bishop Carey, in whose honor the feast was given; the guests were de lightfully and agreeably surprised by the substitute who appeared, namely Rev. John Adams, B. D., presiding elder of this district, who was the principle speaker on the “Possibilities of Our Group”. His address was a masterpiece. Mr. Robert Johnson, Mr. Munroe Williams, Mr. Eugene Edwards, Mrs. Eugene Edwards gave words of appreciation and honor to the league.—Mr. Trago McWilliams, president; Mr. Arthur Johnson, sec retary. Mrs. E. L. Johnson and Mrs. Nettie McDonald were attendants at the <|uarterly meeting of the B. Y. P. U. and Sunday school conventions at Council Bluffs, la., last Tuesday and Wednesday, which convened in Beulah Baptist church. The mass meeting of the Non Pareille society Sunday afternoon with Chancellor Avery of State Uni versity as principal speaker was a success. The welcome address by Mr. Dewitt Lawson, the oration by Mr. John Adams, jr., were delivered to a well filled auditorium. Cancellor Avery spoke on “Progress”. Two solos completed a splendid program. The Quinn chapel rally Sunday was a gratifying success; the membership responded royally and inspite of the absence of Bishop Carey who was de layed on account of the condition of traveling. The day was a complete success and the program prepared was rendered to appreciative audi ences. | ^ Mr. Courtney Cooley arrived home last Wednesday from Boston, Mass., in answer to his mother’s serious ill ness. Mrs. Bertie Artis and son left last week for Chicago, thence to join her husband. She is said to have sold her home and will not return to Lin coln. Mrs. Susie Wiley returned home last Wednesday from Omaha. Mr. Marian is reported quite sick.. He was removed to a local hospital this week. Mrs. L. G. Forbes will entertain the Utopian Art Club at their home, 2410 Holdrege, Thursday night, De cember 31st. This being the last night in the old year, the meeting is expected to be a rousing one and a j unique program has been arranged. All members and friends are urged to be present at 8 p. m. A pre-Christmas Cantata, “Around | the Great White Throne”, will be pre- [ sented Tuesday night, December 22, j at Mt. Zion Baptist church, under the auspices of church auxiliaries. Mrs. E. J. Griffin, manager. Mrs. Ollie Ray entertained the ! Utopian Art club at her home last | Thursday night. Mrs. E. J. Griffin read a paper on the subject: “My Job”,which brought out much thought. Cornhusker Lodge No. 579 I. B. P. O. E. of W. will hold a celebration at Mt. Zion Baptist church next Sunday at 3 p. m. Rev. I. B. Smith will ad dress the gathering. Please be ready to pay your subscrip- j tion when the collector (or The Monitor calls. FEmerson’s ^* laundry*1; > X The Laundry That Saits AH 1 1*01 No. 24th St Web. 0830 ! I »»♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦»<"»♦♦»♦♦♦»♦♦< ■ * • A ii Reid-Duffy f ;• PHARMACY FREE DELIVERY \ Phone Web. 0609 y i; 24th and Lake Streets Y OMAHA, NEB. J < > z < > X! I Brodegaard Bros, j <» A £ J* JEWELERS FOR 41 YEARS |i • '> Will serve you better f! 4 * 0 ^ « » I 4 » A !! 16th and Douglas Streets Omaha, Neb. !•! < > .*! | Thull Pharmacy !j !■ 24 th and Seward Streets ;I ;! Full Line of— 1 £ J XMAS GIFTS, CANDIES, PERFUMES, CIGARS j £ PRICES WHICH PLEASE- J Free Quick Delivery Phone WEbster 5876 I; s £ .V.W.,AVWAWAV/WJ,/.V.V.,.,.W.V.Vrt,.VA,/.V/////^. 1 6% DIVIDENDS | %♦ Paid on All Deposits up to ♦♦♦ $5,000 Every Three Months . **• t OCCIDENTAL BUILDING & . % £ LOAN ASSOCIATION f 18th and Harney Streets Organized 1889 sjiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiilliiiillllliiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiilliililiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiii: | We give CASH REGISTER SLIPS with every purchase. = E Save eight dollars worth and return to our store and E E receive a ' E 1 FRUIT CAKE for Xmas I = We bake real home made pies and will gladly sample them E E all next week to you. 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RADIOS | .• Installed Complete on ^ Easy $10.00 a Month ^ Payment Plan :j | f | ED PATTON | MUSIC COMPANY j ;! Sixteenth and Farnam ;■ GET YOURS FOR CHRISTMAS •! They’re the Best Choice for all Christ mas Giving 1 And at Kinney’s you are always sure of a wonderful stock of felts and leather slippers, at the low est prices consistent with high quality. 89c to $2.69 A very attractive pom-pom In ansorted #olora, well fl< w<d to stand the wear, nl<A-ly trimmed with cut felt designs and ribbons and pom-pom of name col or. Featured for Christmas at our special low prlcw. r £Q_ Slippers and V ■ f^ Hosiery for the Whole Family 1 MAIL ORDERS FILLED m 205-7-9 North 16th | K Playthings ■ Floor Below 2 I I Angel Chimes A new'ornament to top the Christmas tree. These pretty tinkling angel chimes are carried exclusively by us. The angels fly around when the device is attached and the electric bulb is lighted. The revolving motion causes the bells to tinkle tunes. Each $1.50 'i Folding Doll Cabs Clowns I Wonderful little doll cabs The acrobatic clown that with plain wheels or rubber flies in the air. He is very tires, regular 75c and $1.25 funny and is sure to make values. Only a few left, spe- the kiddies laugh. What a daily priced— fine toy to find on Christ mas morning. 49c . $1.00 l Electric Trains ... . t • 4 Electric trains with obser- Miniature 1 rain jj vation car and two Pullman Miniature table train. S cars. A wonderful toy with Keeps the boys off the m 10 pieces of track and re- floor. Has circular track 3 versing engine. Priced— two cars. Priced— jj $8.95 $1.95 jj Composition Animals M We have just received a large shipment of unusual com 4 position animals. Here you will find the deer, pigs, roosters, I dogs, sheep, geese, monkeys, bears, lambs and many others. B These make ideal toys for the Christmas stocking, specially 5 priced— jj Each 15c and 25c 1 Sample Furniture a We are still selling our sample furniture at this unusual | reduction. Just a little shopworn, but otherwise in perfect 3 condition. Chair, desks and tables at— I 25% Discount / I Kiddie Kars No. 3 and, No. 4 Kiddie Kars. The toy that every child will love. Well made, attractively painted, easily operated. Specially priced at— $1.95 Baby Dolls | Unbreakable baby dolls, j They wear lovely long 8 dresses and have beautiful- | ly painted eyes. They are | twelve inches long, just like j real. * ,$1.75 I Jtfg yg ^ JU ytS K *S mg mg .