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
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OmahaL Nebraakat under the Act of March 3, 1879.
TPfir REV. JOHN ALBERT WILLIAMS_Z-Editor 1
W. W. MOSELY, Lincoln, Neb____Associate Editor
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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. |
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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.
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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
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| 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.
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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.
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‘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<J °th®r reason than that he is colored, is
civilly liable, though he offers to serve him by setting
a table in a more private part of the house. Ferguson vs
Gies, 82 Mich. 858; N. W. 718." nnwon vs.
