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About The monitor. (Omaha, Neb.) 1915-1928 | View Entire Issue (May 26, 1921)
The Monitor A National Weakly Newspaper Devoted to the Interest* of Colored Americana. Pnhlla'ied Every Thursday at Omaha, Nebraska, by The Monitor Pub llshlnf Company. Entered as Second Class Mall Matter July 2, 1915. at the Postodlce at Omaha Neb., under the Act of March >, 1879. THE REV. JOHN ALBERT WILLIAMS, Editor. George H W Bullock, Bualness Manager and Associate Editor. W. W. MOSELY. Associate Editor. Linooln, Neb. SUBSCRIPTION RATES. *2.00 A YEAR: *1.25 6 MONTHS; 75c 3 MONTHS Advertising Rates, 75 cents an inch per Issue. Address, The Honltor, 204 Kaffir Block, Omaha. Neb. Telephone Douglas 3224. i 4d999^>^<H*<,4X">X,,>K"X,-X-X,yy-X-yy\-X-X"X-X->Xty'’X»X-X’-> ■ ■ ARTICLE XIV. CONSTITUTION OF THE f UNITED STATES. i 7. Y % Citizenship Rights Not to Be Abridged. 7. f Y ;; 1. All persons born or naturalized in the United States, ? ;; and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the j United States and of the State wherein they reside. No Ij* ! I state shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the X ; | privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States; nor * ;; shall any state deprive any person of life, liberty, or prop- :• 1 ’ erty without due process of law, nor deny to any person $ !! within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws. X .. .!. PRINCIPLE, NOT POLICY /"~\NE of our esteemed friends be V/ lieves that The Monitor made a mistake in not supporting entirely one slate or the other in the last city election. We made no mistake. The Monitor wears no man’s dog collar. There were men on both slates whom we did not consider friendly to our people and we could not consistently and therefore would not support them. We made our selection advis edly and made our position perfectly plain to any one who is fair-minded enough to admit it or has brains 'enough to see it. We think for our selves and shall strive to educate our readers to do the same thing. The Monitor can always be relied upon to take the stand which we believe to be for the best interests of the peo ple whom we serve. We took our position openly and frankly and ha«e no apologies to make. It may be policy to tie up with one side or the other, but principle is above policy with us every time. SENATOR BEGETS TWIN GNATS SENATOR Caraway of Arkansas is making herculean efforts to get into the limelight. Is there not a proverb that runs something like this. “An elephant travailed and brought forth a gnat?” This would seem to apply to the Arkansas sen ator. who evidently belongs to the pachadarmus matp.us. He has la bored and brought forth twin gnats. They are Senate Roll 1795, which prohibits the enlistment of any mem ber of the Negro race in the military or naval service of the United States of America, and directing the dis charge of all members of the Negro race now serving fn any branch of the military or naval service of the United States; and Senate roll 17% which prohibits the intermarriage of the Negro and Caucasion races in the District of Columbia. These are twin gnats begotten by United States Sen ator Caraway. Listen to their buzzing. Gnats are pests, we know, but they are short lived. Ix>ok compassionately ui>on the Senator for his mental limita tions are apparently great. He evi dently is doing his best. It is really too bad that the Senator from Ar kansas should endure such pangs of mental childbirth and bring forth nothing better than these twin gnats. TRY DALLAS COUNTY TEX AS RECENT dispatches bring us an . account of thn* president of a certain goat society in Africa as complaining that the cost of native ■wives hail advanced since the war 100 per cent. That whereas he paid four cows per wife be fore the war, he has to pay eight at present, which was drawing very heavily on his re sources. Now we Americans should not laugh at this strange manner of buying. The word with which we are so familiar—^pecuniary, comes from the Latin “pecus” which means a flock of cattle. Aside from this bit of etymology, we would advise this society to get in touch with the mar riage license clerk of Dallas County, Texas, on a Friday which comes on the 13th. \Me note that this skillful clerk has advertised $3.00 wives marked down to $1.48, provided they j are bought on Friday 13th. Keep an j eye on the calendar. Not much dif-1 ference after all. MAYBE HE DIDN’T SEE IT A certain preacher in a small town (preached a very interesting ser. mon on the Sixth Commandment, “Thou shalt not kill.” He had been pstranged from bis wife for some time, the latter living with her father. I When the sermon was finished the preacher made a sudden rush for his wife and her father who were in a buggy on the way home from the church, no doubt uttering praise for the remarkable production by her, erstwhile husband, when suddenly the sound of pistol shots was heard. The result was that the preacher had shot and fatallv wounded both his wife ■■d father-in-law. Maybe he didn’t see the “Not” in the Commandment. I (The recording angel will hardly fail to show him the correct text at the fin al day. APPOINTMENTS BY CITY COMMISSION UP to the present time the new city commission has recognized our group of voters by two appointments. The Inspectorship of Weights and Measures which since its award to the Colored people by Mayor Cush ing, a democrat, some thirty years ago, has been regarded as tradition ally ours, goes to William S. Met calfe; and the custodian of the city jail has been given by Commissioner Dunn to F. L. Barnett. The former position, considered the choicest plum suited to the appetite of the faithful brother of ebon hue, in the local po litical orchard, is under Commission er Butler. Metcalfe is a “rookie.” in political preferment, as this is his first appointment; while Barnett is a well seasoned veteran, having served the city in several capacities during the past quatrPr of a century. The Monitor is glad that this recognition of our voters has been made. We are confident that both gentlemen will give eminent satisfaction in the posi tions to which they have been ap pointed. Mr. Metcalfe is a man of good character, a property owner and a substantial citizen. From the stand point of ability, character and sub stantial citizenship which are the things that should count most, the appointment, in our judgment, could not be improved upon; but from the standpoint of political activity there are many who could question the ap pointee’s right to it. The Monitor hopes that many more positions will be given our people. We should ht [ represented in every department, not i by sufferance, but by right. This is not only justice, but political wis 'dom. Substantial appointments for our group in common with other vot ers by the cit'- commission will prove a valuable political asset to the pres ent incumbents who have their eye on the future. A GOOD SHOWING RECENTLY a survey of the col ored citizens of Kansas City, Kans., was made for the purpose of ascertaining the exact economic and industrial conditions obtaining among our people :n that thriving city. Among many encouraging facts dis closed was this outstanding one: Among the colored populaton which number® about 15.000. 68 per c»nt are either home-owners or home-buyers. Sixty-eight per cent either own their homes or are buying homes. Isn’t this a splendid showing? We are in clined to think that a survey of Oma ha would show a similar situation. HOME IMPROVEMENT XT' EEP up the good work so well IV begun of home beautifying. There are certain districts in which | many of our people live where there j is little encouragement in improving j conditions; but despite this, do your j part to make the surroundings as at tractive and sanitary as possible. SIDELIGHTS AT NATIONAL CAPITAL (By The Associated Negro Press.) A white “gentleman from the South” came into Washington the other day and went up to the “Com mittee On Legislative Relief” and af ter certain preliminaries proceeded to discuss his “favorable” attitude to ward the Negro. Hie said that he was not in favor of lynching—except for one thing. And proceeding to use the traditional southern term “nig ger" he discoursed on how the gov emir*ent should be saved the expense of trial on an alleged victim. When the folks thereabout got thru with him, he didn't, know whether he had , been thru a gin mill or a cyclone. ■ A nd. ye gods, he is a candidate for , U. S. Marshall—or rather he was a ■ candidate. TherP is deep re "ret in Washington , over the death of Chris J. Perry, vet- ] eran editor of the Philadelphia Tri- < CONSTRUCTIVE ENTERPRISES The Monitor Continues Its interesting Story of the Business \ en tures of Our People to Be Found On Lake Street. Many New Ventures to Be Found Here. ESTIMATED $19,000 INVESTED IN ONE BLOCK Variety of Thriving Enterprises—Cafe, Furniture Store, Barber shops. Tailoring Establishment, Grocery Stores and Meat Markets, Express Line and Undertaking Establishment Among Those to Be Found in This Bioik. In our last week’s trip among the race enterprises, we turned west on Lake Street, where this street inter sects 24th, and traveled as far as 25th Street, passing through Macon’s Cafe, Dr. Morris’ Dental Parlor, Co lumbia Garden, A. F. Peoples’ Paint Varnish and Wall Paper F.s^iblish ment and A. J. Davis’ Real Estate and Insurance Co., having skipped one place, on account of not having the name of the proprietor. We shall be gin our trip this week from this point, and continue westward as far as 24th. The Columbia Barber Shop of which Claude Jones is proprietor, is a very thriving business. This has been only recently established. It is up to-date in every respect, and carries in addition to its regular business a full line of colored newspapers and magazines. It is worth $2,000.00. According to schedule, we now cross 25th S fleet, where after going a few steps in the north side, nearly at the center of the block, we come to the Western Funeral Home, an up-to-date undertaking establishment, of which Slias Johnson is proprietor. Few, if any, businesses of this kind excel the Western Funeral Home in service and equipment. The front is adorned with a beauti ful spacious lawn, surrounded by shrubbery especiallj suited to the care of the dead. The chapel is beautifully finished and furnished with best ma terial for service. Silas Johnson, the veisatile owner and operative, was bom in the Blue Grass State, Ken tucky, and came to Omaha in 1889. He has beet operating this business for six years. The establishment has very pleasing aspects, and the purpose and ambition of the management Is to furnish their patrons with comfort and satisfaction. The plant is easily worth $12,500.00. Going just across the street we come to Montgomery’s grocery and meat market. 2513 Lake Street. Montgom ery was formerly located at 1411 N. 24th Street. This store is well stocked with all supplies needed for the table and home. They are doing a good business. The establishment is worth $2,000.00. Crossing again to the north side of the street, vve come to the West End Second Hand Furniture Co.. 2522 Lake Street, of which R. B. Rhodes is proprietor. Here. Rhodes has ev erything needed to furnish the home. He does express and repairing work also. Rhodes may be called the Col ored Ilolgoff of Omaha. Both start ed in the same bu.-iness here nearly thirty years ago. He is a faithful hard working man. He carries both new and second hand goods. He does upholstering also. The plant is easily worth $5,000.00. Passing from Rhodes' place, the i next door will be found Trimble’s Tailor Shop, which is doing a thriv ing business. This business is worth $500.00. Going to the next door on the same 1 side of the street, we come to Wad dle’s Barber Shop, a five-chair estab lishment. Here we are attracted by ' the clean white furniture and finish of the shop, as well as “mixed bar ters.” The management has a lady barber. She is no novice at the job either. Everything here bespeaks thrift. The place is worth $2,000.00. Traveling to the next door, we come to the Booth Cafe, an up-to-date establishment of which P. E. Ander son is proprietor. Here one can get real home cooking- especially pies. This establishment is doing a pleas ing and thriving business and is eas I ily worth $1,000.00 Just at the end of this block, 26th and Lake streets, we come to Ben son’s Grocery' and Meats establish ment, 2530 Lake Street. Here we find a well stocked store with every thing you need for table purposes. And they have a real home bakery. Now this is new. If you w'ant bread like mother used to make, you can get it here, at any time. Very often this bread is hot from the oven. Mrs. Henson bakes the bread. They sell you vegetables from their own gar den. Mr. Benson operates an express I business in connection with the store. This is a live corner, and they are doing a great business. The plant is worth $.’>,000.00. Having finished this block, in our next week’s issue, we shall -continue our trip from this point and travel westward. KNOW THE LAW Corporations. House Roll No. 408—New blue sky law. Requires all corpor ations except some which are exempted to secure authority from department of trade and commerce before any stock or other se curities are issued. Corporations exempted are: Public utilities, banks, trust companies, installment investment companies, insur ance companies, religious institutions, non-profit bearing securi ties, domestic benevolent educational or charitable institutions or foreign or domestic governmental securities. Penalty for violation, one to ten years in penitentiary. Give department full power of examination, inspection, subpoena and publicity. Prohibits public display any department order or license. Requires agents to be registered. Makes it unlawful to declare unearned dividends. Imposes liabilities for misleading advertising and holds officers responsible for checking such advertisements. Requires attorney general and county attorneys to assist in investigation and prose cution. Limits stock salesmen’s commissions to 10 per cent of par value. Violation of act primo facie evidence of L aud. Emer gency. Ilouse Roll No. 574—Re-written general co-operation laws; no person shall own more than 4 per cent of stock; fourteen may incorporate but minimum of twenty-five members required to do business; stock dividends limited to ten per cent; may provide for surplus fund, and additional profits must be paid as a patronage dividend to stockholders or non-stockholders as provided in arti cles. No fiqn unless organized under this law, can use word co operative in its name. One vote for each stockholder regardless of interests. Emergency. House Roll No. 568—Providing that actions at law relating to the issuance of sale of stock in corporations may be brought in the county where the cause of action or some part thereof arose or where the contract relating to the scale or insurance lias been violated or is to be preferred. House Roll No. 559—Making the person or corporation liable tor all statements, declarations, promises or representations made by agent in procuring or negotiating the sale or transfer of its stock or securities. Emergency. House Roll No. 237—If occupation tax of coi-poration is de inquent ioi three years and corporation fails to answer notices within ninety days it shall be dissolved. Senate File No. 254—Permits ice manufacturers in Neb raska to sell their products outside of state containing less than 14 pei cent butteriat and less than 12 per cent in fruit cream Emer gency. House Roll No. 236—Reduces fee for filing amendment to ar ticles of incorporation of non-profit corporations from $5 to $1. bune, erne of the most successful news- I Senator Medjll McCormick has papers in the country. He had been 'written a letter to District Commis iil for a number of months. A large • s*oner» urging that the statue of Ab number of friends from various ser- iraham ^incoln that wa* taken down tions attended the funeral. His death b? ‘ , Dem“‘'rat« ^ *t«ied away, be .utomatically makes J. Finlev Wilson. ^ ™ tbe *S(<uarp on You St***■ Editor of the Washington Eagel, headjbcf°re the &arnett gehooL )f the National Negro Press Associ- Robert L. Vann, editor in chief of ktion. fthe Pittsburg American and the Com The power of organization, and the ipetitor Ma*azin* was among those effectiveness of the Colored vote was iprespnt1 the Capital city recently, ’oreibly brought out in the judiciary "0'' look,n,f f°r a job, but bringing ■nmmittee of the Senate, when the * . th*t the n.ext timp a ippointment of Frank A. Linnev. one ! 1VI ts co™es UP in the Key >f the blackest of the "Lily Whites" fi1t0"P ftete’ Wl11 be pa^ed- He vas vigorously opposed by the Senate n° sr,ea^ AH a t*ireat but as il udiciary committee. “Linney won't far * lo/' is the word parsed alon^r, and senator Borah said he would rather LAWJ9T9 ftftft ft. 11th rote for a “yellow doj?.'' Wlft* CoL Ittlr-Alf. d France Holds American Graves Sac ■ ry Only the slow chisel of time can carve the truth of history. That which we debate hotly find surround with words and eagerness and doubts am? disappointments fades and Is forgot ten. Some simple fact, seldom upon our tongues and ton obvious to be dis cussed, is left standing against the horizon. The beginning of some such revalua tion made Itself felt on Memorial day last year. In the commemoration of the day here and abroad there was a silent power that all who participated could not but feel. Tears were nearer the surface-than any one suspected, t memories more poignant. The very ! thought of our 'dead'lying In the soil of ; France, their graves covered with flow ers by the hands of French women and Frenrh children, tile bugles of I their French comrades blowing over I them, stirs the deep* of reverence and loyalty. A scene In France. In one of the largest cemeteries In which .American soldiers are hurled. Is thus beantlfully I described: Scene Most Picturesque. Beyond the wall masses of purple lilacs spread against the low red roof* of the houses. In the distance a few lazy clouds. In sky of blue, hung about ‘.he old cathedral spires. Bird call* and scent of flowers filled the air. At our feet low mounds and white crosses. Above our heads, at half mast, the Stars and Stripes. Monsieur Gounelle, In black cassock, spoke In French and explained to his i people the meaning of Memorial day. One felt. Instinctively, their sympathy i and love. Then we laid on every grave a spray I of flowers and breathed a prayer for the absent one*. Kach girl felt per sonally responsible for each mound In the row she decorated. How clear the names on those crosses stood out even though a year had passed! The French officers laid a wreath at the foot of the flag pole and one of them spoke with tenderness of the he roes who had gone on. Already there hung upon the pole lovely wreuths from the Vllle de Ohateauroux, from the French mothers association, and other loqjil organizations. The chaplain from the post at Mon tlerchaurne addressed us. and then three volleys rang out upon the air. the missive* winging their way over take our place next year, and In all the years to come. There will be flow ers upon these graves this year. Gradually the cemetery became de serted except for a few who lingered. A groep of marines stood about tb» grave of a comrade very dear. Its marker was of stone and bore these words: "A true soldier beloved of his comrades." At one side a lad stood weeping and told us that his brother fell beyond the German lines. Madame Gounelle. Georges and his mother rame and talked with us. Love and sympathy shone In their faces as they told us of the honor that was theirs In caring for these graves. I thought of Georges' letter and hit offer of the friendship of “a little French man." Deep In our hearts there will live forever a memory of this “little Frenchman.” It was Just the loving kindness of a kindly people snd was thus, no matter where we went. Pilgrimage** to the cemeteries at Suresness, Chalons, Flames. Chatel-Guyon only served to deepen our gratitude to them. Oh, Mothers of America, you need not fear. Again the mother hearts In France will leap the wide expanse of sea and utter a prayer for you as they drop their flowers upon our graves this year. And above those glorious cross**, wherever they may be, ever floats Old Glory, as she whisper* to the tireese: 1 called them and they followed; I guard them In their sleep. STROVE FOR HUMAN LIBERTY Armies Under the Stars and Strips* Had Always the Noblest Alms Man May Know. For two decades the recurrent ob servance of Memorial day lias been the regretful text for comment upon the dwindling line of “The Hoys In Blue." The World war has given an added significance to the exercises of the day, which la all the years to come will be dedicated also to “The Boys In Khaki,” the young men of this generation who so nobly carried on the noble record ev’nbllshed by the men of the early six . s. And in between coom will be (nvserved for the veterans of tlie war with Spain in Cuba and the Philippines. It is a proud tradition that in each of these wars the armies beneath the Stars and Stripe* fought for human liberty, not for greed of territory or lust of power, buM In the Immortal words of Lincoln, That government of the people should not perish. And the outcome In each baa Justified the faith that “conquer we must when our cause It is Just.” A people that takes up the sword only in such circumstan ces and with such spirit finds In the solemn ceremonies of Memorial day a symbolism of palriotlsrn. an avowal of faith that can never be quenched. the white crosses and silencing for a moment the song of the birds. A youag marine faced the flag saluted, and placed a bugle to hla lips. Upon the warm clear air of that May day there floated down the sweet and plaintive notes of “Taps.” And—It was finished. Girls Scatter Violets. But wait. Who are tbeae? Out of the watching throng came young French girls, to scatter violets upon oor graves. And they told us, oh mothers of America, that they wonld BBMHiniMiwima}atu{WMw^oo:a>^!n!>a»tKiW'.. efl. F. PEOPLES | I PAINTING PAPERH ANGING AND DECORATING Estimates Furnished Free. K AH Work Guaranteed. Full Lihe of Wall Paper and | Sherwin-Williams Paints and i| Varnishes 2419 Lake St. Webster 6386 || Allen Jones, Res. Phone W. 204 w: Andrew T. Reed, Res. Phone Red 5210 JONES & REED Sh. 1 FUNERAL PARLOR 2314 North 24th St. Web. 1100 Lady Attendant | ...K.RiwaWiit><T^ri<KP.'>jat£KIJBg«f Phoes Ty. 8S7 Notiry Public In Offics N. W. WARE ATTORNEY & COUNSELOR at LAW Practice In Both State and Federal Court* Offlct: Booker T. Washington Hotel, 16th and California St*., Omaha, Neb. hVkW.V.VAW.V.V.V.W.V.V % The Western Funeral Home j; I; Pleases J; \ And will serve you nufht and da\ t *■ 25|ft Lake Si. Phone Web 024* S SILAS JOHNSON, Prop. m\ J; KUNERAL DIRECTORS S /.VMViVAVA’.W.V.V.V.V.' j DELUXE CAFE j | Anti Refreshment Parlor ! EVERYTHING IN SEASON j SON DICKERSON, Prop. ? J 2120 No 24th St. Tel. Web. SMS \ FURNITURE, STOVES, FITXURES Second hand or New Repairing Hauling Everything Needed in Home WEST'KN1) FURNITURE CO. R. B. RHODES. Prop. 2522 I.ake St. _ | WILLIAMSON’S DRUG STORE * 1 Tobacco, Toilet Articles, Candies g £ anti Refreshments. All goods 8 ik promptly delivered. a 2306 No. 24th St. Web. 4443 g Read Tlie Mediator every wcek it’s worth the money. PATRONIZE THE MONITOR ADVERTISERS Don't Blame the ~ Buy Him Leather Shoes I TROUBLE with t!'e A children and dissatisfac- . tion with the wear their shoes give can be avoided if you select tha Ij right brand of footwear. To be rure of getting stylish, honest- ,i leather, long-wearing shoes for the children, ask your dealer for jj The “Red Goose” School Shoe Good leather is becoming scarcer and soma j manufacturers are tempted to use cheap substi- ' tutes for leather in making their shoes, but “Red t Goose” shoes are made of SOLID LEATHER j I in the insoles, counters, outsoles and every lift of the heels, and they accordingly give the utmost ! j wear, as well as comfort, and afford the greatest health protection. Visit our store sod select the proper style for j * your girls and boys. It will pay you. FAMILY SHOE STORE FRIEDMAN BROS. 15*4 N. 24th St. 215 S. 14th St. PATRONIZE THE MONITOR ADVERTISERS Now Is Your Chance TO GET A Talking Machine AT YOUR OWN PRICE AND TERMS We are overstocked and must sell at any price reasonable. We have all the “blues” ail the time. 0 Street Pharmacy 28th and Q Sts. South 260 I i PHOTOGRAPHS OF THE CHILDREN NEVER GROW UP t MAKE THE APPOINT MENT TODAY. \ RUTTERS STUDIO 1306 N. 21 ST. WEB. 6701 !£ USE J IDENTLOi £ The Anti-Pyorrhea Tooth-Paste £ £ None Better £ ■* % i •" MANUFACTURED BY THE j£ 1 i: Kaffir Chemical Laboratories Sebr^ka J _ 2 I * n 111111 m 111 m 1111 m 11111111111111111111M1111 ij_ | The Grant St. Taxi Co. | Funerals and Weddings 5 Cadillac 8 or Packard Taxis at EE 5 your service when you caH. By E E hour or trip. Baggage service s = lo all parts of the city on a ~ — moment’s call, at all hours. ■E Frank Golden—President E E C. N. Huey; Al. Gray; H. = = Gant. | 24th & Grant St. Web. 44.r>8 § iTuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiniiimiiiiitiiiim Atty. J. K. Redmond is very ill at his home oon W. 7th St. The Ladies’ Church Aid met at the home of Mrs. Hatcher on Main St. last Thursday. --. rrrr«-rr,Vd"rt Hev. P. M. Lewis id organizing Ma lone A- M K. church into clul* for a 11ally to raise $700.00 to repair tlar parsonage. --- y WINS oratorical prize I (By The Associated Negro Press.) BOSTON Mass., May 26—Clyde | William Phelps, of 147 Longw'ood street, a member of the ’22 class in ■ Harvard college, won the Boylston prize for elocution in a recent contest. ' His subject was “Toussaintf L’Over ture,” by Wendell Phillips. ' ____ The N. A. A. C. P. will meet atV.St; John’s A. M. E. Church, Sunday aftcV no.m to elect delegates to the Octroi' Convention. i.