% 4 \ ■ 7 i 'Yfj£ ]yjONIYOR —™ A NATIONAL WEEKLY NEWSPAPER DEVOTED TO THE INTERESTS OF COLORED AMERICANS * THE REV. JOHN ALBERT WILLIAMS. Editor $2.00 a Year 5c a Copy OMAHA. NEBRASKA, FRIDAY, MARCH 31st, 1922 Vol. VII—No. 39 Whole Number 35* POPULAR OMAHA CITIZEN FOUND DEAD III HIS RESIDENCE BY FATHER-IN-LAW OMAHA’S COLORED CITIZENRY AND ITS MANV ACTIVITIES -% Forming Onc-Slxte, *© of the Popula tion Our Uruup i ^ ’uylng Its I’nrt Hell In Hie % ral Up building of Com \ If. u SEIIOIS BUSINESS VONT Hundred* of Thousand* Invested in SnmlI IiiiI (Ironing Commercial Enterprises by Onr Progres x he People. (By H. J. Plukett) Note: This Is the third of a series of articles on the Omaha Colored Peo ple. Subsequent articles will be: The Professions, Musical Progress, In the Labor Field, Fraternal Societies, in the Schools. Civic Effort and In Pol itics.) HI'SI>ESS EFFORT Prior to the twelfth century the Negroid races were among the fore most nations of the world In trade nnd commerce, if we are to accept the sum of their contribution to hu man progress. At this time the rape and exploitation of Africa began, and it did not cease until Africa had been robbed of one hundred million black Inhabitants and the whole empire, with its teeming millions and untold wealth, Had become the vassalage of Europe, Out of this barbaric trade the Am erica n Negro came to the "land of liberty” to serve three hundred years -is a chattel siave. He was suddenly lifted from this thralldom by the cat :,cl> stn of war, suffering from ttis. handicaps which American slavery .lone Imposed upon the slave. Under the slave system, in the slave states, U was a felony to teach u (olored person to read or write, and It was generally regarded as, quite the proper thing to destroy morality and to treat the slaves with a little more tiai shu. ss than v, INDIA AS GHANDI I'ROTE ST Calcutta, March JO.—There was a lemoiiBlration here following the sen tence Saturday of Gandhi, the Non o-operationist leader. A bonfire was made of foreign cloth, but otherwise the demonstration was orderly. It is officially announced that the railroad strikers are resuming work .it many places in satisfactory num ; tiers, but that elsewhere the strike continues. Chowdhury, a labor mem j her of the Bengal legislature, has teJe I graphed the viceroy that a serious de i velopment In the strike is probable, owing to a threatened sympathetic i strike by the Bengal and Nagpur jiallwaymen and local miners. _ I GIANT RECREATION CENTER OPENS ON NORTH SIDE The Lincoln Inn and Rest Room, a recreation center in North Omaha, opened for business on Friday night, March 24th. The establishment is lo cated in Columbia Hall, 2420 Lake Street, under the management of C. C. Callaway. The hall has been com pletely renovated to contain what is i undoubtedly the biggest recreation center among our people in town. The center has 18 pool and billiard taoies, one six-chair barber shop, soft drink and refreshment counter, light lunch ! pavilion, cafe, cigar and confectionery j counter, shine parlor, and a complete | news stand. The news stand will I handle every colored newspaper and magazine published in the country. The cafe will make a specialty of home made pastries. The upstairs will con tain offices and lodging rooms. The formal opening of the center will be held later. SILAS JOHNSON NOT THE FIRST Attention has been called to the statement published in last week’s Monitor that Silas Johnson was the first of our undertakers to use a tent I to protect the funeral part at Forest Lawn cemetery as being incorrect. Within a few weeks after the custom was introduced Jones & Company used one at the funeral of Herman Wash ington, February 23. The Monitor having been misinformed by persons whom we believed knew, assumes full responsibility for the statement and gladly makes the correction. CHAPLAIN GLADDEN DIES Isis Angeles, Calif., March 31.— Chaplain W. W. E. Gladden, U. S. Aaiuy, retired, died March 11th at his home, 1445 Dana street. Death came suddenly and unexpected. He had been 111 with heart trouble for sev eral months. Funeral services were held Monday, March 20th, from Inde pendent, church. Major G. W. Prio lt-uu officiated. Chaplain Gladden Is survived by his wife, mother and four children. STUDENTS TO CALL AT WHITE HOUSE Lincoln, Pa., March 31.—Arthur D. Williams is organizing representatives from twenty-four colored colleges to call at the White House to urge Pres ident Harding to ‘‘Jam through” the Anti-Lynching bill. SPECIAL TRAIN TO TUSKEGEE Washington, D. C., March 31.—The special Southern Railway Pullman to Tuskegee, carrying visitors to wit ness the unveiling of the monument to Booker Washington, will leave here Sunday, April 2, Dr. Emmet J. Scott announced today. PARADE IN CUMBERLAND Cumberland, Md., March 31.—A parade of the Ku Klux Klan, local chapter, look place through the streets following ifii initiation recent ly. MASKED MEN IN CHURCH Hagerstown, March 31.—Two Ku Klux members dressed in sheets and nlllow cases entered the United Bre thern church last Sunday night and presented the pastor a money contri bution. MOTHERS’ CLUB MAKES REPORT Report of the Mothers’ club from February 4, 1921, to March 31, 1922: Balance in treasury from 1920 $ 4.90 Dues ...— 23.25 Donations .y. 7.95 Entertainments ... 69.87 Total .$105.97 Expenses . 83.13 Balance ...$ 22.84 New members, 6; club federated May 6, 1921; picnics, 1; visits to wel fare board, 1; visits to parent-teach ers’ association, 1; visits to school, 2; money for Y. W. C. A. drive, $5.50; donations to Y. M. C. A. for victroia, $4.50, also wicker desk and chair; donation to federation state president, $1; flowers to sick families, 6; cloth ing distributed to 10 families; cash to families, $9; funeral expense for one family, $12; flowers for two fu nerals, $4.75. Respectfully submitted, LULU JOHNSON, Recording Secretary. MRS. J. F. SMITH, Pres. MONUMENT OF WASHINGTON TO BEJINVEILED Great Throngs Expected to Be Pres ent on Founder’s Day When Im pressive Ceremonies Take Place STATUE VIEWED BY FRIENDS Tuskogee Institute, Ala., March 31. —The friends of the late Dr. Booker T. Washington will be glad to know that the Booker T. Washington Memo rial, which is to be unveiled on April 5th, has been erected. Dr. Robert R. Moton, principal of Tuskogee Insti lue, and Hon. William G. Willcox, New York City, chairman of the board of trustees, were present when the ! eight-foot brone figure was placed upon the aiUt.uc granite pedestal which stands in the center of the cam pus. The monument was uncovered for a few minutes for inspection and im mediately teach“rs, students and vis itors gathered arouid eager to catch a climpse of it. Those who saw it joined with others who had had the privilege of seeing it, in declaring that Mr. Charles Keck, the sculptor, has produced a master piece of art. Dr. Moton announced today that present indications are that the un veiling exercises will bring together the largest number of white and col ored people ever assembled on suen an occasion. Telegrams and letters have been received from all sections of the country signifying the inten tion of individuals and groups to at tend this event. (Tuskogee Institute, Press Service.) 8IMM0N> ARRESTED WHILE LECTUKI\ti Chicago, March 31.—Rescue Conk ling Simmons was arrested and lodg ed in jail when he stepped from a plat form after lecturing at the Bethel A. M. E. church. Mr. Simmons was ar rested on a capias or body execution lo satisfy a Judgment of $8,000 against him growing out of an auto accident recently. AFRICAN FAKER IN PHILLY Philadelphia, March 31.—Madarikan Denlyl, who calls himself an African prince and who has been lecturing In this part of the country for a yeai attempting to secure a sufficient sum to pay his passage to Nigeria, West Africa, is billed to speak at the Royal Theatre, Fifteenth and South streets, Sunday afternoon. MAYS ELECTROCUTED Knoxville, Tenn., March 31.—Mau rice F. Mays, convicted of shooting up a white family, thereby caualng the Knoxville riot in September, 1918, was electrocuted at the State Prison here last week. HISTORY DAY BY DAY Friday, .March 24.—As early ab 2500 years before the birth of Christ the Ethiopians appeared to have had considerable civilization. Saturday, .March 25.—Alexander Du mas, v “n at Jeremie, Haiti, 1762. In 1793 this Negro won the rank of Di vision Commander in the French Army. Sunday, March 26.—Joseph Bou logne Saint-George, known as le Chev alier de Saint-George, honored by France 177 years after his birth. He won fame as a musician, a violinst. Horn 1745. Monday, March 27.—Osborn P. An lerson was the first colored printer. Born 1830. A New York Negro is a member of the Lenin-Trotsk.v Revo lutionary Government Cabinet in Rus sia. Tuesday, March 28.—A Negro edit or addressed the House of Represen tatives of Nebraska on the Doctrine of Lincoln. This was the first time in the history of the house that It hau been addressed by a Negro, 1920. Wednesday, March 29.—Federal au thorities discover that peonage is be ing practiced extensively in Georgia. ,nd is also common in Mississippi, Louisiana and Texas, 1920. Thursday, March 30.—The 15th unendnient of the Constitution, grant ing equal suffrage to all citizens, re gardless of creed or color, i atified, 1370. y LINCOLN NOTES Last Sunday was quarterly meeting at the Newman M. E. church. Rev. I.ogan, presiding elder, was present and conducted services, which were ewll attended by the members. Mrs. Delia Alexander Is yet sutier ing from ailment in her limbs, one foot having been amputated some time ago. Mrs. Agnes Knight is reported im proving from illness. Mrs. Mays returned to the city last week and Is with her daughter, Mrs. Mabel Williams. Mr. Willis Sellers is yet confined at home with illness. At the A. M. E. church Sunday Rev. McClendon preached the continuation of his sermon which will be finished on Easter Sunday. The Sunday school and other societies held usual meetings. % Last reports from Mother Brown was to the effect that she seems to have Improved some. Mrs. J. A. Harris, President of the ttate B. Y. P. U., will make her an nual visit to Lincoln April 9th. Mrs. M. H. Wilkinson, President or the State Mission Society of New Era Baptist Association arrived'in the city Monday to attend the executive board meeting on Tuesday at Mt. Zion Bap tist church. The Council of Deliberation of the i 'onsistories of Nebraska is called to meet in Masonic Hall, Lincoln, Nebr., Sunday, April 2nd, at 2 p. in. Prin cesses, take notice. Rev. Prince Coudelee, the .native African, made a visit to Lincoln on Monday, and spoke to a representa tive crowd at Mt. Zion Baptist church Monday night. His message, which was given with force, was full of pathos, when he spoke of how his peo ple lived In Africa. But through the help of God and the people of the civilized world, the Gospel will event ually reach them. Rev. Prince Con delee returned to Omaha Monday night. The Knights and Daughters of the Tabernacle gave a banquet in tlielr hall on last Thursday night as a to ken of their prosperity in the past, years of existence. An elaborate spread was partaken of by something over fifty of the members and their friends. After which the toastmaster, Prof. W. R. B. Alexander, was Intro duced. After narrating on the occa sion of so many jolly folks being pre sent a program consisting of ad dresses, papers, sangs and music was rendered, which was quite inspiring .o the many present. At Mt. Zion Baptist church Sunday, the Sunday schoSl was well attended. Tse pastor preached a fine sermon at 11:30. At night a pageant was given under the auspices of the B. Y. P. IT. Title, "A Kingdom and the Nations." was rendered to an appreciative and enthusiastic audience. Each charac ter proved to be a adept in their var ious costumes and parts. Much cred it Is to be given to the chairman of the program committee, and the Pres ident of the B. Y. P U. In the selec tion of the efficient, characters that represented the various ,nations. Many visitors were present and ex pressed themselves -as being highly pleased with the entertainment. BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH NEWS Thos. A. Taggart, Pastor We had an extraordinary attend ance last Sunday. The pastor spoke at his best both morning and evening. The theme for the morning service | was “Trading with the Devil,” and in the evening he preached from the subject, “The World's Hope.” Every body enjoyed the message. The Pas tor’s Aid gave a “tacky” party which was thoroughly enjoyed by a large crowd. The sick of the church are Sisters Guy and Birdie Blackson, but they are improving. The Mission Circle had a splendid time and well attended last Thursday evening, when they grave their "Slabtown Conven tion” in the T. D. C. Hall, 29th and T Streets. The Books of the Pastor’s Life wilt be ready at the church Sunday. Cov enant in afternoon and Lord’s Supper. Everybody is expected to be present with their envelope Sunday. Let us j all come out praying for the success I of the big revival which starts the 16th by Dr. Kimble. PROVIDES HOUUSE OF WORSHIP Rev. M. H. Wilkinson Asks for Small Sum to Finish the Job. About eight months ago State Mis - ionary Rev. M. H. Wilkinson started! to raise $1,800 in Norfolk, Nebr., to give the forty colored people a place of worship, buying the frame building; from the white Presbyterian. This | colored population of forty consists; of Methodist, Baptist, Roman Catho- ] lie, Holiness, Presbyterian, etc. This | one church takes care of the whole J ituation. Of the $1,800 only $135 is ! needed to finish the job. Call up Rev.j M. H. Wilkinson, Webster 1038, give j ' our name and, house number and tell him you have a dollar or so to help J to finish the job. This closes on the 12th of April. All who give your names will appear in our two Negro papers. KAFFIR LABORATORIES HAVE BIG INCREASE IN SALES That good times are on the way is shown by the fact that the sales of the Kaffir Chemical Laboratories in creased from $75.00 last month to $225.00 for March and this without advertising. One can see how the sales will increase as soon as this company can put on an advertising campaign. THE ROYAL CIRCLE SOON TO INITIATE A LARGE CLASS Over One Hundred Members Have Been Added to This Popular and Rapidly Growing Organization in One Month. SUPREME £$UPERVISOR HERE Supreme Supervisor A. ^L. Rich mond of The Supreme Royal Circle of Friends of the World will make another large class in The Royal Cir cle on Monday night, April 3d, 1922, at 8:30 p. m., at Mt. Moriah church, 24th and Ohio streets. The public Is invited to hear the order explained f'nm 8 p. m. to 8:30 p. m., after which the class will be made. Joining fee, $3.50. The Royal Circle pays to its mem bers $7.00 per week for sickness or accident, $150 at death, erects a monu ment at the grave of each deceased member, free hospital treatment, med ical and surgical attention room, nurse and board. The advantage of a loan and charity department, old folks home, school and home for the or phan children of the members. After a membership of 90 days policies may he increased as high as $1000. Month ly dues, $1.25. No taxes—no regalia except a small badge, no marching, no rough initiation, strictly modern and progressive. 15 years old. Men and women belong to same local bodies. Three hospitals in operation at the present time at Little Rock, Arlc.; Hot Springs, Ark., and Memphis, Tenn. Membership over 200,000 in all states of the United States and the District of Columbia. Total assets over $500, 000. For information call A. L. Rich mond, Webster 1760—2814 N. 25th street, or Mrs. George Riley, 2122 N. 24th street—phone Webster 0982. Ask you grocer or merchant, if he does not, why he does not advertise in OUR NEWSPAPER. I Subscribers who owe us must pay and pay now, if they «; wish to receive the Monitor regularly or want to have us I* continue the publication. We have enough money out- jl standing in small amounts to meet our obligations, but it •! will be utterly impossible for us to pay our bills and con- I • tinue going unless you pay us. Send or bring us what you !> . owe us. - JOHN ALBERT WILLIAMS, Editor. S; W/dW.V.’JWAW/^WWi'WJ'AVAWWWWWWWWW SUDDEN DEATH OF JOHN W. PINKSTON SHOCKS COMMODITY i» —— Popular and Well K frown Citizen Found Dead in His Home by His Father-in-Law Monday Night / After Absence Noted. WIFE STUDYING IN EUROPE Death Probably Due to Acute Indiges tion While There Is Some Evidence of Accidental Asphyxiation John W. Pinkston, care-taker of the Happy Hollow club, was found dead in his home, 2415 North Twenty second street, late Monday night by his father-in-law, John H. Crawford, after his unusual absence from his work was noted and repeated failures to reach him by telephone at his home. Mr. Pinkston’s body was found seated in a rocking chair in the kitchen, a favorite seat of his, with his overcoat still on and his cap and half-smoked cigar fallen on the floor. One of the burners on the top of the gas range, and . nother in the oven were lighted. Another burner in the oven was par tially turned on, but not lighted and from this gas was slowly escaping. This fact lends some weight to tne belief that death was due to accidental asphyxiation. Against this it has been pointed out that the odor of gas In the house was not strong and that with two jets burning, had there been sufficient gas escaping to asphyxiate a man, the escaping gas in the lapse of so many hours would have so filled the house that there would have been ignition and explosion from the lighted burners. Moreover, Mr. Pinks ton had on former occasions suffered from indigestion. After leaving his work late Sunday night he was at a local restaurant with Fred Thompson and Holland Harrold, where they had lunch. His custom of late has been upon com ing home to light the gas range in the kitchen and read and smoke in a favorite rocker before going to bed. On going home Monday morning about one o’clock, he turned on the light In the front part of the house and went to the kitchen where he lighted the gas range, one of the jets in the oven, being only partially open failing to ignite. He then evidently sat down in the rocking chair where he expired. Failure to keep an engagement with Mr. Thompson Monday lead to in quiries at the Happy Hollow club and later at the home of his wife’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Crawford of the Drake apartments. Mr. Crawford, re ceiving no response to his telephone call, then called the residence of Mr. Vizzard, next neighbor of the Pinks ton’s, asking if they had seen him. The reply was that they had not, hut that the lights had been on in the house all the evening. The Craw fords hastened to the Pinkston home and forcing an entrance found Mr. Pinkston dead. “Jack” Pinkston, as he was known, was well liked by hosts of friends. He was industrious, ambitious and ex ceedingly proud of and devoted to his talented wife, Florentia F. Cassells Pinkstoh, whom he has encouraged in every way to complete her jnusical education. She is now studying in Paris and he was looking forward to going to New York to meet her upon her return early in June. The home life of the Pinkstons was ideal. Mrs. Pinkston has been cabled and will leave for home on the first steamer possible. The body will be held until her arrival. Mr. Pinkston was 46 years of age, and his death is sincerely mourned by scores of friends among both races. 4 IMPERIAL KU KLUX PLEDGER TO RETURN BULLOCK TO U. 8. Hickory, N. C., March 23—A million members of the order of the Ku Klux Klan from Texas to Maine are pledged to gee that Matthew Bullock, colored man wanted at Norlina, N. C., on a charge of attempted murder, is brought back from Canada for trial. Dr. Arthur Talmadge Abernathy of Asheville, lecturer of the Klan, de clared in an address here. Dr. Abernathy said Bullock would be brought back to North Carolina within ninety days, but did not say how.