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THE MONIT OR ' • A WEEKLY NEWSPAPER DEVOTED PRIMARILY TO THE INTERESTS < > OF COLORED AMERICANS £ < > PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY AT OMAHA, NEBRASKA. BY THE $ ' > MONITOR PUBIJSHINO COMPANY X ' ’ Entered u Second-Cl*M Mall Matter July 2. 1916. at the Pestofflee at Omaha. Nebraska, under the Act of March 3. 1379. 4I. ' ' THE REV. JOHN ALBERT WILLIAMS_Editor -j" ' * W. W. MOSELY, Lincoln. Neb__Aeeeclate Editor V J J LUCINDA W. WILLIAMS__- ■uolnoso Manager X | ' SUBSCRIPTION RATES, $2.00 A YEAR; $1.25 $ MONTHS; 75c 3 MONTHS X , , Advertlelng Ratee Furnished Upon Application .j. < > Address, The Monitor, Postoffice Box 1204, Omaha, Neb. •{• o Telephone WEbster 4243 } AN IMPORTANT WORD TO SUBSCRIBERS. | ;; The postal regulations require that for newspapers to '{j '• ’ be sent through the mails subscriptions must be paid in a 11 advance. A reasonable time, thirty days; is allowed for ;; ;; renewals. At the expiration of this period, where sub- f •> scriptions are not renewed, the paper must be stopped. !! < I If this is not done, postal privileges are denied the publi- ;; J; cation. Those, therefore, who desire to continue receiving ;; j; The Monitor must see to it that their subscriptions are !! !! paid, as the law requires, in advance. Statements are be- !; ! ing sent to all those who owe, or our collector will call— ;; j; and unless your subscription is paid we will be compelled < ’> < > to cut off your paper which, of course, we do not want ! | I! to do. ;; ;; We, as publishers, MUST comply with the law or < > < > pay the penalty. <! :: :: FREE BRIDGE BILL PASSES The free bridge bill passed both the House and the Senate after a bitter fight and has been signed by Governor Mc Mullen. The Monitor regrets that the Omaha delegation, with two exceptions in the House and three in the Senate, opposed its passage. Karl Kehm is to be commended for the strong fight he made for the bill. Honor goes to him. We should like to have seen Barnett and Singleton favoring the bill, because we believe that a free bridge will help the whole state of Nebraska and especially Omaha. Of course, it will be some years before the free bridge or bridges, because they will eventually come, will become a reality. But the step towards this hss been taken by the passage of the bill. The Monitor faored its passage and is pleased that it has been pass ed and signed. No doubt its opponents in the Douglas county delegation had cogent reasons for opposing it, despite the fact that most of them made a pre-election promise to support such a measure, but we do not agree with their posi tion. We think they made a mistake and lost an opportun ity for strengthening their po litical position with their con stituents. “IF CAST FOR DEVER” The New York Post, in an editorial which breathes a most unw'orthy spirit, calls at tention rather bitterly, to the fact, that “if the 55,000 Negro votes cast for Thompson had been cast for Dever, he would have been elected.” Of course, this is conceded. But there is the big “IF.” They * were not cast for Dever and for very good reasons. Thomp son, whatever may or may not have been his faults, or what ever may or may not have been his motives, recognized Chica go’s colored citizens with sub stantial appointments; Mayor Dever practically ignored them. “IF DEVER,” had been as fair as Thompson he might have been elected. What the strong Negro vote accomplished in Chicago, the proportionately strong “Negro vote” of Omaha, solidly and in telligently cast, can accomplish here or in any other city where that vote is relatievly strong. WHY NOT? Why shouldn’t Omaha have' some of our competent colored physicians serving on the staff of the county hospital? Of course, there is no compensa tion attached to this service, but white physicians are found willing to serve in this capacity and The Monitor knows that there are Negro physicians who will show the same will ingness to serve. Other cities give such recognition, why not! Omaha? A RICH PLUM Mayor Thompson has rec ognized the loyalty of the race vote in Chicago by appointing Bishop A. J. Carey, a life-long friend, and an astute politician, to the chairmanship of the Civil Service Commission of Chicago, which carries a sal ary of $7,500 per annum. This makes the appointee a member of the Mayor’s cabinet and is one of the biggest political plums within his gift. Con gratulations are due both to Thompson and to Carey. May this point the way to like rec ognition, in kind, at least, if not degree, in other communi ties. SPREAD SUNSHINE It is the duty of every human being to spread sunshine and cheer. Some seem to think that it is a duty to be a grouch and to go about with a frown. Cut out the gloom and spread sunshine wherever you go. BEL CANTO CHORAL CLUB The Bel Canto Choral club will give its third program of the season Wednesday, April 27th, at the Fifth Aventi* Methodist church, Council Bluffs. This club is under the di rection of Mrs. M. E. Webb and made a wonderful impression when heard at St. John’s A. M. E. church a few weeks ago. The race should feel proud of this club and tender it all possible support. The officers of the club are H. L. Preston, president and business man ager; Miss Venus Parker, secretary and treasurer; Miss Otis Jamison, pianist; Mrs. Ethel Webb, directress. THANKS PUBLIC FOR HEARTY CO-OPERATION I want to express our heartfelt gratitude to all who assisted in mak ing Walter F. White’s stay in Omaha a pleasant one, and made the meet ing a success. Words are inadequate to express our appreciation to the business and professional men of both Soufti and North Omaha for their liberal finan cial support given prior to the date of the meeting, which guaranteed the branch against financial loss. William Pickens, field secretary, of the N. A. A. C. P., will lecture in Omaha on June 12th. MILTON L. HUNTER, President. Local branch N. A. A. C. P. EASTER SERVICES WERE LARGELY ATTENDED All churches report record-break ing attendance and beautiful services on Easter Day. Some of the churches had sunrise services which brought out good-sized congregations. At St. John’s A. M. E. every avail able space was filled, the parlors and other rooms being forced into use. Bethel A. M. E., Allen Chapel A. M. E., Cleave’s Temple A. M. E. and Grove M. E. report large congrega tions, liberal offerings and excellent music. All of the Baptist churches, Zion, Mount Moriah, Pilgrim, Pleasant Green, Bethel and others had special Easter programs. Hillside Presbyterian a 11 r a cted many besides the regular members and the services were inspiring. OLD FOLK’S HOME All inmates of the home worship ped at Mount Zion Baptist church on Easter Sunday. Thanks are extend ed to Rev. W. H. Botts and his con gregation who gave an Easter dona tion of $13.00. The Medical Auxil iary sent a beautiful basket of fruit and Easter eggs which was presented to the inmates by two of the auxil iary members, Mrs. C. H. Singleton and Mrs. E. A. Williamson. HUNTER’S SERENADERS TO OPEN AT KRUG PARK Hunter’s Serenaders, one of Oma ha’s own orchestras, has the honor of opening Krug park, April 30th. They will also play the closing dance at Roseland Gardens, April 27th and a return engagement at Dreamland hall, Thursday, April 28th. Under the management and direction of Homer C. Beebe, this peppy, jazzy aggregation of local boys has become one of tha best orchestras in the mid dle west. LINCOLN, NEBR. Miss Fredda Cooley of Kansas City, Mo., spent Easter with her father and friends here. Miss Fredda is a teach er in the public schools in Kansas City. The ten-nights series of revival meetings is closed at Mount Zion Baptist church Friday night, after a very successful time. Rev. H. W. Botts was greatly assisted by Master Orlander Mitchell, the boy evangelist of Omaha, and his mother, who has him under her care. w Services Easter Sunday were con ducted at Mount Zion Baptist church as follows: Preaching to candidates by the pastor, subject “Baptism,” at 5:30 a. m. followed by the baptizing of seven persons in the pool; Easter program by the Sunday school at 10; preaching at 11 and 8 o’clock by the pastor. The choirs gave some special music and the attendance at all services was good. The Scottish Rite Masons celebrat ed Maundy Thursday and Easter Sunday services in their hall. The attendance was encouraging. The spring party given by Islam Temple in Rosewild party house Mon day night was fairly attended. It was a success financially as well as socially. All churches celebrated Easter by special programs and special sermons by the pastors. EASTER SERVICES AT ST. PHILIP’S CHURCH Easter services at the Episcopal Church of St. Philip the Deacon were the most largely attended in its his tory. The church was filled at the 6:30 a. m. and 11 o’clock services. More than 100 communicants re recived the Blessed Sacrament at the early service. At 11 o’clock the ser vice was choral and the music was beautifully rendered, the solo parts in the mass and anthem being well sung by John G. Pegg, bass; Gerald Adams and Weldon Solomon, tenors; Mrs. Calvin H. Spriggs, soprano; and Miss Elaine Smith. The choir show ed the result of its careful training by Mrs. Florentine F. Pinkston. The vesper and children’s service was held at B o’clock at which time Easter fa vors were given to the children and their offering for missions was re ceived. LINCOLN MARKET Come in and see the new Refrigid ized meat case, just installed. 1406 No. 24th We. 1411 I Taylor’s Dairy I 2116 North 24th Street I ■ WE. 6014 WE. 6014 I Completely remodeled and now ready to serve you in a I still more efficient manner than ever before. • 1 We most cordially invite you to inspect our new, clean, I sanitary store and ice cream making establishment. Readers of |j The Monitor are especially invited to pay us a personal call W and convince themselves of the cordial welcome awaiting them j at ®11 times. f g Churches and I I Lodges I '?£$y Home gatherings and all public meetings catered to with fl guarantee of lowest prices and prompt service. 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Vote for Everyone of Them DAHLMAN For eighteen year* hi* record ha* been without a blemiHh. J"e c,t> welfare board, free employment bureau and city health supervision now stand to his credit. DUNN Police Commissioner Dunn has earned an enviable reputation for keeping down crime and preventing accident* in Omaha. He has had thirty years of service in law enforcement work. HOPKINS Commissioner Hopkins cleaned up a city deficit of long stand mg. resulting in lower taxes. He stands for progressive legis lation. I he efficiency of his department is an achievement or note. MAKCELL Mr. Marcell has come up from the ranks. His excellent work I as city prosecutor in Hie south side for several years is his best testimonial of service. He is a student of city government. < NOYES ,j1*?tre*t8 and alleys have been the envy of other cities of Omaha s sue. He is experienced and efficient—and he works all the time. KOUTSKY Mr. Koutsky is a successful business man. Figures show ab of 'don' th"‘nh*i.ha8 “Vtd lh* P*opl* hundred" of thousands of dollars. He had to “break up” the Contractors’ Trust in order to do it, but he DID IT. HUMMEL