The Monitor a. WEEKLY NEWSPAPER DEVOTED PRIM ARILY 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 Postoffice at Omaha. Nebraska, under the Act of March 3, 1878.__ THTrIV,- JOHN ALBERT WILLIAMS.. .—. W. W. MOSELY, Lincoln, Neb-- ----Associate Editor LUCINDA W. WILLIAMS....... Business Manager g g SUTTON.............Circulation Manager SUBSCRIPTION RATES, »2.00 A YEAR; J1.25 6 MONTHS; 75c 3 MONTHS Adve-tlslno Rates Furnished Upon Application_ Address, The Monitor, Postoffice Box 1204, Omaha, Neb. Telephone YVEbster 4243 ■ - -J ARTICLE XIV, CONSTITUTION OF THE % \! UNITED STATES | ; | Citizenship Rights Not to Be Abridged !j! ;; 1. All persons bom or naturalized in the United States, X ;; and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the $ <' United States and of the State wherein they reside. No ! I state shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the "j. ;; privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States; nor X ■ - shall any state deprive any person of life, liberty, or prop- ❖ 11 erty without due process of law, nor deny to any person .£ ; | within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the lav s. X WOODROW WILSON 'Yj’fOODROW WILSON has been called to his reward. Despite his faults and limitations for none that is human is without these—he will take his place in the front rank of the great men not only of America but of the world in his day and generation. His claim to greatness lies in his vision of what ought to be rather than in the achievement of that which he de sired. And yet he achieved much, in deed a vast deal more than is now realized as will become increasingly apparent through history’s clarifying lens. His services in the cause of world peace, “a consummation de voutly to he wished”, will be assayed at their real value in the delicately adjusted balances of the coming years. His sincerity of purpose and his devo tion to duty, as he saw it, even his enemies will not attempt to deny. His martyrdom to the great cause in which he believed, the League of Nations, re sulting in his physical breakdown and years of invalidism, bravely borne, at tests this. Woodrow Wilson’s place in history is secure and it is one of honorable and devoted service of which all Americans can be proud. It is, however, to be keenly regret ted that Woodrow Wilson did not hold the warm place in the hearts of col ored Americans that they desired to give him. With his ripe scholarship and broad culture which they rightly believed should make him catholic minded and sympathetic towards all men, many of the younger and for ward looking men of our race hailed his candidacy for the presidency with delight and enthusiastically espoused his cause. Bitter disappointment awaited them. The reactionary at titude of his administration and his own personal prejudice, which he did not attempt to disguise, invited resent ment and dislike to displace esteem and goodwill which our people were ready to give him. His strong prej udices and predilections, manifested towards others besides our own people, ■were the feet of clay, striking elements of weakness, in this otherwise impos ing image with the head of gold. We do not hold it against him. We regret it. Candor compels us to speak of these things at a time when we know it is customary to stress the I-atm proverb, ‘‘Mortui nil nisi bonum”, con cerning the dead naught but good should be spoken. But the good is conserved by speaking the truth. Woodrow Wilson has passed into the land where v/e believe men’s vision is clearer. May the land which gave him birth and the nation which he loved and served so devotedly rise ■ above all narrow passion, pride and prejudice and so take its part in bring ing in that international amity and world democracy which will recognize in truth and deed the brotherhood of man—and furl the battle flags of the world. KNOWING OMAHA Q.MAHA is this week celebrating her seoentieth birthday anniversary and is urging all her children to really 1 get acquainted with her. She wants | us all to know just how good a mother I she is and how many charms she has. Of course, many are proud of her who cannot give all the reasons why they are. How much do you really know about Omaha? THE COMMUNITY SPIRIT y^HAT a decided gain it will be when we all get the real com munity spirit and do everything we can to make the community in which we live the very best one to be found anywhere in the world. It is up to each one of us to do his share towards developing the community spirit. We all need real neighborliness. Wealth In tha Mind. It la tha mind that makes na rich and happy, in whui condition soever we are snd mnrtey signifies no more to |r than It does tn the gods Sene™ I ST. PAUL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Twentysixth and Seward Streets— Russel Taylor, Pastor. We are in the period now when the ingathering of souls into the Kingdom of Christ is the paramount concern of the Church. It should be the one thought of every Christian. Let it be yours. Let the oft repeated petition, “Thy Kingdom come”, be answered in part by each believer in His Kingdom by putting forth every effort to hasten the coming of that Kingdom. It is wonderful, beyond human understand ing that God has given it to men, not angels to evangelize the world. It is also a tremendous responsibility. What are YOU going to do about it? HE IS COMING AGAIN! Sunday morning the pastor wi'.l have for his sermon subject, “Prepara tion for the Coming of the Kingdom”. The Christian Endeavor Society will be led by Miss Grace Speese. Come and bring some one! CARD OF THANKS South Omaha, Neb., Jan 30, 1924. Wo wish to thank the friends and especially Rev O.J.Burekbardt and the choir for their kindness during our recent bereavement of our beloved Brother Mr. Robert Williams. MRS. WM. FORD, WM R. SHAFKOTH. THE STORK FAVORS PRINTERY BUNCH Pete Bonnema, who had a daughter Born, to him some days ago. Boasted of it to his frater, Linotyper, Genial Joe. Joseph Galda smiled and told him “You have reason to be proud. And since you’ve come into the swim; Pass the smokes to all the crowd.” Tuesday morning something funny; Joe w-as rather late to work; The shop bunch all bet money Joe was not a man to shirk: “There’s Joe now,” Preston spouted With his face a beaming Joy;” Joe, the Lino, loudly shouted “Fellows, its a nine pound boy.” UNUSUAL BOOKING AT I GAYETY THIS WEEK I _ < Unless You Really Appreciate Real ‘ Quality and Quantity, Better Steer J Shy of Gayety Next Week A joyous party of fun and frivolity is in store for theatre-goers in the attraction at the popular Gayety the- 1 atre starting Saturday matinee this J week. This is the Harry Hastings’ 1 I “Silk Stocking Revue,’’ one of the ( snappiest offerings in Colombia Bur lesque. The daily matinee particu larly gives promise of large attend ance as this is an ideal entertain ment for the ladies. “Silk Stocking Revue” is just the class of show its name suggests—a big, whirly, girly revue. It is in two acts and fourteen gorgeous scenes. Some of them are unusually attract ive as, for example, one depicting a huge sunken garden, terraced with flower studded greens while a spark ling fountain plays in the center of the set. Heading the large company ot en tertainers Frank X. Silk will be fea tured as the leader in comedy inci dents. Frank Martin, famed for his phenomenally powerful singing voice, and Ray Kossar, prima donna, will offer vocal treats that are sure to be remembered as unusual even in the excellent offerings Columbia bur lesque is providing for amusement seekers. The Rouletta Duo, playing on piano accordions, will afford an other musical novelty. A noteworthy accomplishment, in assembling the cast, will disclose ai number of clever dancers—in fact “Silk Stocking Revue” is a carnival of dancing both solo and ensemble, j Iiob Carney and Jean Carr, Earl Root and Miss Billie LaMonte, Charles Mark and Ray Hart and the Busch Sisters will display, individually and ! collectively, amazing feats of terpsi chorean accomplishments and will, at , various times, lead the dancing chorus girls through lively ensembles of steppings par excellence. There will be a veritable fashion parade in the "Silk Stocking Revue,” the production having been equipped with scores of beautiful and bizarre gowns. A chorus of twenty dazzling beauties compose an aggregation that can sing and dance to perfection, and one that has been drilled by Sol Fields to the last word in pep and rhythm. Sunday’s matinee starts at 3:00. Haw te Make Cut Flowers Last. 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