f THE MONITOR I A WEEKLY NEWSPAPER DEVOTED PRIMARILY TO THE INTERESTS OF COLORED AMERICANS PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY AT OMAHA, NEBRASKA. 5y THE MONITOR PUBLISHINO COMPANY Entered au» Hecond-Cl am Mail Matter July 2, 1915, at the Postoffice at OmahaL Nebraakat under the Act of March 3, 1879. TPfir REV. JOHN ALBERT WILLIAMS_Z-Editor 1 W. W. MOSELY, Lincoln, Neb____Associate Editor LUCINDA W, WILLIAMS.----Business Manager SUBSCRIPTION RATES, *2.00 A YEAR; *1.25 6 MONTHS; 75c 3 MONTHS Advertising Rates Furnished Upon Application f Address, The Monitor, Postoffice Box 1204, Omaha, Neb. Telephone WEbster 4243 ^——i^ 444444444 44444444044* • « $* ARTICLE XIV, CONSTITUTION OF THE ;; UNITED STATES | Citizenship Rights Not to Be Abridged .{. 1. All persons born or naturalized in the United States. <£ !! and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the X || United States and of the State wherein they reside. No ;j; ;; state shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the •{• o privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States; nor X ;; shall any state deprive any person of life, liberty, or prop- $ erty without due process of law, nor deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws, X £ . ......_>444444 W"X"X":"X"X":"X"X">X"X":"X"X":":":"X"X"X"‘ ENTERING SCHOOL 'J'HOUSANDS of our youth, boys and girls, young men and maid ens, will soon be starting to school. We hope that every one who enters school or college will be filled with the determination to do his level best and to take full advantage of the op portunities offered for securing a lib era! education. We hope all who can ■will secure a college education in order that he may be the better eqquipped for life. Of course there are many who will not be able to do this; but ever}- boy and girl should be ambitious to go as far as he can and wherever there is a will there is a way. But whether one is or is not able to go through high school and college he should make up his mind to be thor ough in his work. Education is foun dation laying and if there is any weak ness or defect in the foundation the superstructure or building erected * thereon is correspondingly defective or weak. So, let every course be well and strongly laid. In Omaha and throughout Nebras ka all pupils, irrespective of creed, race or nationality enjoy equal oppor tunities of getting an education. Ex cellent schools, with conscientious, well-trained teachers, free text books and other facilities make the securing of an education not only an easy but a delightful task. Our own people have eagerly availed themselves of these privileges. Our boys and girls have, as a rule, made excellent schol astic records, fully demonstrating that mental ability is not a monopoly en joyed by any specially favored group or class. We urge the youth of our racs to take full advantage of their school opportunities and to do their utmost to excel in scholarship, ath letics and school activities. We urge parents to co-operate with the school authorities, to visit the schools, know their children’s teachers to the end that the best results may be obtained. ? A PRAYER FOR DELIVERANCE FROM RACE I PREJUDICE Z By Morney Williams (For the Associated Negro Press) S GOD, who hast made man in Thine own likeness and t who dost love all whom Thou hast made, suffer us not, Z because of difference in race ,color or condition, to » separate ourselves from others, and thereby from Thee; but I teach as the unity of Thy family and the universality of ; Thy love. As Thy Son, our Savior, was born of an Hebrew mother and ministered first to His brethren of the House j [ !! of Israel, but rejoiced in the faith of a Syro-Phoenician wo- <. I; man and of a Roman soldier, and suffered His cross to be Y ;: carried by a man of Africa, teach us, also, while loving and ' ' serving our own, to enter into the communion of the whole j> ! ! human family; and forbid that, from pride of birth and | ; hardness of heart, we should despise any for whom Christ X - died, or injure any in whom He lives. Amen. | f I Do You Take a Race Paper? | 1 Subscribe Now for 8 I The Monitor [ 1 $2.00 a Year I INDICATES RIGHT SPIRIT 'J’HE Alliance Times-Herald, of which Ben. J. Sallows is publisher, and recognized as one of the most prog ressive of Nebraska’s many progres sive newspapers, contained in its issue of August 22 an excellent editorial ex tending cordial welcome to the col ored Masonic Grand Lodge which met in that hospitable town. It is very seldom that local newspapers esteem gatherings of this character among our group of sufficient importance to evoke editorial comment. This makes the courtesy of the Times-Herald the more noteworthy. As indicative of the right spirit and a grooving apprecia tion upon the white citizzenry of our country' of the w'orthwhileness and significance of the eforts our people are making for advancement along fraternal and other lines it gives us great pleasure to quote in full this excellent editorial, which is captioned, “Welcome To Alliance” and reads: “Alliance is host this week to an important gathering, although the band has not been ordered out to wel come the delegates and there are no special editions of the newspapers to herald the event. One hundred col ored men, representing eleven Masonic lodges are holding their sixth annual state convention here. This Masonic gathering greatly resembles those staged by their white brothers in earnestness and sincerity of purpose. “There are hundreds of Masonic lodges in Nebraska for the whites, but only a handful for the colored men. But nothing could illustrate bet ter than this handful the meaning of ‘the little elaven which leaventh the whole lump.’ For black and white, Masonry is one of the finest of in fluences in reorganizing and directing the lives of those to whom its light is given. There are no finer colored men in Nebraska than those to whom Alliance is host this week. There is no better influence at work among the colored race. “Few, indeed, are the advantages available to those whose skin is black. In birth, in childhood, youth and man hood they are handicapped, by reason of the blood which flows in their veins. Despite the guarantee of the constitu tion, there is not equality between the races and there never will be full equality. Throughout the years, how ever, the best minds among them have fought their way steadily from dark ness to increasing light. Some of the great gap has been bridged. There is a vast amount of ignorance and prej udice to be overcome, and such or ganizations as that now meeting in Alliance will do much toward over coming the handicap under which they- labor. Alliance joins with City Manager Kemmish is his official welcome to the colored Masons. May they grow -and prosper. LINCOLN NEWS AND COMMENT Rev. H. W. Botts spent several days with his brother, F. W., at Omaha last week. ■ • - Miss Opal Ashford underwent an operation at a local hospital last Fri day night for appendicitis. She is re ported to be doing fairly well at this time. The trip around the world by auto mobiles given by Club No. 1 of Mt. Zion Baptist church last Tuesday night, was a grand success. The crowd had a most enjoyable time. Harry M. Hill is home from Wyom ing visiting his daughter a shaking hands with friends. P. S. Williams went to Kansas City last Saturday and returned Sunday with his mother who had been visit ing there. .. . Mrs. H. Crews and daughter, Miss Valeria, Miss Maxime Holmes and Mrs. Sara Walker returned from a visit to Denver Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Houston and Mr. and Mrs. Copeland motored to Kansas last week. The delegation of Master Masons returned home Sunday from Alliance, where they attended Grand Hodge, A. F. and A. M., annual session. The boys took a trip through the hills Saturday and are all rejoicing over the big time they had. The session is report ed as splendid. The reception was most cordial. Mrs. Christopher of Ottawa, 111., worshipped at Mt. Zion Sunday night j in Company with Mrs. Ed. Dorsey of Quinn Chapel. Mr. and Mrs. L. J. Gordon, daughter and friend of Bea trice worshipped also at Mt. Zion. The old maid matrimonial conven 1 tion win be held in Quinn Chapel next I Friday night, September 5th. See it, if you like fun. Sunday was quarterly meeting at i Quinn Chapel A. M. E. church. Rev. J. T. Hicks, p. E, was present and. conducted services. He preached and gave sacrament to the members. Union services were held In the afternoon. The mission of Mt. Zion Baptist church will give their annual sacred program next Sunday afternoon in the ! auditorium of the church. Nebraska State Fair opens August 31 and continues up to September 5. Thousands of visitors will trong our city. Rev. C. R. Ross of the Newman M. E. church conducted his services as usual. Rev. G. W. Carter of Manhat tan, Kans., former pastor of the New man here, preached at 11 a. m. The pastor preached at night. THE RIALTO MUSIC SHOP % DOUBLES ITS STORE I The Rialto Music Shop which has been located for a number of years at 1406 Douglas street where it has deservedly had a large patronage among our people, has leased and re modelled the adjoining store at 1408 and doubled its capacity. This in dicates the rapidity with which this firm is growing. It owes its growth and popularity among its patrons to the fact that it shows them that their trade is solicited and appreciated. Courteous attention is given to ail pa trons by the genial proprietor, Joe Himmelstein and his pleasant assist ants, R. L. Lincoln, Edward Ruback and all employees. This store spe cializes in records by colored artists. It carries a large stock of phono graphs and musical instruments and also sheet music. In its enlarged quarters it has Just added a full line of radios and radio supplies, with Mr. 1 Don Peters in charge. To accom modate its South Side trade the Rialto has a large branch store at 4907 South j Twenty-fourth street. When you want anything In their line it will pay you to visit the Rialto Music I Shop. Mr. Theodore Brookins, after a pleasant three week’s visit with his daughter, Mrs. William H. Costen, 27X9 North Twenty-eighth avenue, left Friday afternoon for his home at Owensboro, Ky., very favorably im pressed with Omaha. George W. Hibbler has returned frdm Topeka, Kans., where he went to attend the Masonic Grand Lodge A. F. & A. Y. R. M. PEAT, THE RESTAURANT KING | I often wonder how Peat makes a j good success in business but now I I see since I have been eating with him. He don’t serve anything but good food, and always has since he hag been in business in Omaha. It seems like all' of the people would flock to Peat’s for what they want to eat. Patronize your color. Give Peat your trade. He is worthy of it. He now employs twelve people. Peat is the longest in business on Twenty fourth street south of Grant street, I Omaha. Give Peat your trade. Ix)ok this menu over for Sunday, August 31st: Sliced Tomatoes .tOc Different Kinds of Salads..15 and 25c Baked ChickPn and Dressing-35c Stewed Chicken and Dumplings. .35c Fried Spring Chicken Dinner.40c Roast Pork and Candied Sweets..30c Roast Beef and Mashed Potatoes. .25c Fried Lake Trout in Butter.35c Boiled Ham and Cabbage.25c Coffee, Hot Tea or Milk Free With Dinners. I For Desert Ice Cream and Cake With All Dinners. Look for me about 1 o'clock at 1406 or 1710 North Twenty-fourth street, j H. PEAT, Prop. —Adv. .< •♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ ♦ V V ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ V ♦ % V * ! labor™ I CELEBRATION I AND PICNIC at f LAKEVI Mf t PARK j Y V Y ♦♦♦ | y ♦♦♦ *XwH**H**H**> ♦♦♦ If ❖ X f | Special Attractions | ! Afternoon and Evening | ❖ ❖ Y y Y Y Y Y X X I Roulettes 10-Piece | t Orchestra will furnish £ T Y X music x Y f Dancing Pavillion t Roller Coaster' :|: I Roller Skating | | Old Mill | | Merry-Co-Round J: Y A x and other attractions x t A Y | garment after another was frayed out—and in {he end got X <[ what he wanted. 5 ;c Suppose Cioisoe had taken down that signal after a % t time and declared—“Advertising doesn’t pay,” where would i . Put up your signal and keep it there. Crusoe adver- X ;r tised under very discouraging circumstances. You’ve got | ;|* a sure thing—it is only necessary to have the patience, X persistence, and pluck of Robinson Crusoe—and the good X X ship “Better Business” will soon tie up ’longside your pier. $ j CHICKEN | E§gfJ 1 DINNER | I PRWPIBftCft j X EVERY SUNDAY { K a .9. — X At 2210 O Street X X MEALS 40 CENTS i i BEVERAGES OF ALL KINDS I y Sacred Music All Day Sunday y j y Blzer & Blzer, Props. V I X CORN HUSKER CAFE X ❖ LINCOLN, NEBRASKA V ]• • <■ ° MAH A_j I LET US PAY YOU 0^ ON SAVINGS I -We Treat You Right STATE SAVINGS & LOAN ASSOCIATION | N. W. Corner, 19th and Douglas Streets Keeline Building g (WWAVVVWJVWWJ'WJVAVWWAV/dVAVWWW/W ROSS DRUG STORE j! | Let ijs serve you. Prompt, free delivery !| WE 2770 and 2771 2306 No. 24th St. j| I Western University | State Industrial Department J “A School Noted for Christian Home Life” •£ COLLEGE, NORMAL, ACADEMIC, INDUSTRIAL, MUSIC, $ THEOLOGY, FINE ARTS | A FULL COLLEGE COURSE leading to the degree of A. B. X or B. S. X INDUSTRIES: Agriculture, Domestic Art, Carpentry, Auto X X Mechanics, Blacksmithing, Commercial Course with £ y Practical Banking, Domestic Science, Printing, Bn- X gineering, Laundering, Millinery, Tailoring, Stock, Poul- X { { try Raising and Plumbing. y X ATHLETICS: Football, Basketball, Track, Tennis and X X Physical Training. | Young men are trained in military tactics by an ex- X X perienced army officer. y I Industrial Students over 14 May Specialize Regardless j", of Literary Grade ? SCHOOL OPENS SEPTEMBER 1, 1924 j; For Information Write to: v F. J. PECK, President ;; Western University Kansas City, Kansas !; Nebraska Civil Rights Bill Chapter Thirteen of the Revised Statutes of Nebraska, Civil Rights—Enacted in 1893: Sec. 1. CIVIL RIGHTS OF PERSONS. All persons • within this state shall be entitled to a full and equal 1 enjoyment of the accommodations, advantages, facilities and privileges of inns, restaurants, public conveyances, barber shops, theatres and other places of amusement; subject only to the conditions and limitations established by law and applicable alike to every person. Sec. 2. PENALTY FOR VIOLATION OF PRECED ING SECTION. Any person who shall violate the fore going section by denying to any person, except for rear sons of law applicable to all persons, the full enjoyment of any of the accommodations, advantages, facilities, or privileges enumerated in the foregoing Bection, or by (> aiding or inciting such denials, shall for each offense be guilty of a misdemeanor, and be fined in any sum not less than twenty-five dollars, nor more than one hundred dollars, and pay the costs of the prosecution. I “ ‘The original act was held valid as to citizens; barber shops can not discriminate against persons on “count of, colon Messenger vs. State, 25 Nebr., Page “A restaurant keeper who refuses to serve a colored person with refreshments in a certain part of his res tart, t°.r n