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THE HAWAIIAN BILL
The Hawaiian bill tc give the president authority to
appoint a mainland governor which passed the house was
oiocked in the senate by Borah, LaFollette, Norris and
Nye. It seems that the stage is set to deprive the Island
of home rule. The motive being as Senator Tydings,
chairman of territories said that the president has con
cluded that the appointment of an outsider at this time
“might restore order where chaos now exists” and that
racial feeling ha wn in the islands since last summer.
These southern statesmen are very solicitous for the wel
fare of the island that never had any race trouble until a,
naval officer from Kentucky attempted to introduce
mainland customs to a “land where every prospect is fair
and only men are vile.”
PRICES ARE GOING UP
For two successive months, according to a graph
in the New York Times, the index of commodity prices
has been moving upward without interruption.
Th nation-wide policy of the moment is to raise
prices to a more normal level and, by one means or anoth
er keep them there.
Here are two facts that should interest every prop
erty. ow ner, and every potential builder. They mean that
present low prices are doomed; that w*e are going to pay
more for what we buy—whether it’s food and clothing, or
a new house.
The w ise citizen who possibly can, will spend now*, when
it will get him the largest dollar’s worth he has ever
known. And he will spend largely on property improve
ment, where it will give him something of real and perm
anent value. There is hardly one of us who hasn’t let his
property slide a little the past few* years. We have put
off painting, repairing, replacing or other work on the
roof, walks, fences, etc. But wTe have now* reached the
point where if we put it off any longer it will mean dollars
out of the pocket.
And when we build and repair, w*e are doing our
bit tow ard .stimulating employment. Our dollars will pass
through the hands of workers in a hundred industries.
We are increasing purchasing power, and laying the
groundwork for future prosperity for ourselves as well.1
Don’t forget that investment and employment are cheap
er than charitv. _
Christ Temple.
J*th and Burdette Sts.,
O. J, Barrkhardt. Pastor.
Mrs. Verd* Gordon. Reporter.
We had s splendid day at Christ
Tempi* yesterday. Sunday School an.
der the Sapt of Elder J. W. Good,
w.s eras a live wire. Elder Huntley.
J teacher of the Bible class has some
very wide awake in his class, bat the
girls in Sister Mitchells class keeps
theta pretty well trimmed up in the
class reviews.
All strangers are invited to come
and worship with os at all times. We
are glad to have you do so. Preaching
U a. at, and fi p. m. Elder I. B, Smith
- i . 9 I" L J » 1 .11 f !■ I 11
of Lincoln spoke to an appreciative
audience at 11 a. m. Sunday Rev.
Smith took for his text. 1st verse of
the 42 PS. The pastor filled his own
pulpit at 8 p. m. and spoke from Heb.
13-12. I can do all things through
Christ who strengthened me. Come to
these services and you will be made
welcome.
> Zion Baptist Church,
2215 Grant SL,
j Rev. C. C. Harper Pastor,
Rev. J. R. Young. Aa^t
! Sunday School 9:30 a m.,
H. L. Anderson. Snpt
The morning services were preach
ed by Rev. J. R. Young taking a very
inspiring subject. “A Hard Will” Gen
10:3 “How Long Will You Turn A
gainst My Biddings?”
The Imperial Choir rendered some
very impressive hymnals. A. L. Scott
pres., Mr. Preacher Sec’y.
BYPU met at the regular 6 pm.
sharp. Program was rendered by
group 3. Next Sunday program will
be rendered by group 4. M. Landrum
pres., Mldred Turner, Sec’y. Let
everybody come out.
Rev. F. C. Williams brought a fine
gospel message at the night service
The Imperial Choir rendered the hyia.
nals for the service. A word to the
wise is sufficient. Zion Baptist
Church holds her annual picnic at
Miller Park the 4th of July. A good
time is planned for everybody.
Cleaves Temple CME. Church,
25th and Decatur Sts.,
Rev. J. S. Glover, Acting Pastor,
Sunday school opened at 9:45 a. m.
with Mrs. S. Stamps, supt., presiding
A very large number attended and
the lesson was interestingly expound
ed.
Morning Service was conducted by
Rev. J. S. Glover who brought to us
a soul stirring sermon. Evening ser
vice was turned over for a musical
program in charge of Miss Alice E.
Hunter.
Contributions were very large
Throughout the day. We were pleased
to have welcomed so many visitors
for the day.
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Mt. Moriah Baptist Church,
F. P. Jones, Pasrtor.
Sunday was a big day for the Mas
ter. S. S, opened at 9:30 a. m. with
an encouraging number present.
The evangelistic period conducted by
Miss A. Speese was very impressive
at the 11 a. m. service. Pastor Jones
delivered a message from the subject
The Common Conception of the Aver
age Church Member Today. “I’m a
Church Member. Isn’t that Enough?
This was really the message at this
hour. Forty persons came to the altar
and bowed for prayer. One person
who has been ill for better than two
years was healed at the 11 o’clock
hour three weeks ago. She made her
statement Sunday and we rejoiced
with her.
BYPU. was good. The True and
Tried group gave an impressive 30
minute program to a large number
of BYPU. lovers.
8 P. M. sermon by the Pastor. Mes
sengers to the New Era Association
were elected from departments of the
Church to attend the annual session
which convened at Salem Baptist
Church, June 19th and 20th.
Every Monday at 7:30 p. m. for six.
teen weeks Dr. W. L. Straub, M. A.,
B. D. B. O., D. Litt. is conducting a
special course in English at Mt. Mor
iah. About 40 persons of both groups
have enrolled.
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AMERICAN BIBLE SOCIETIES
ACTIVITIES
The conclusion of notable six years
campaign in El Salvador was reached
last year in which house to house can
vassing has been done in every one
of the 262 towns of that republic.
During a government anir-communist
campaign Bible workers were accus
ed of being communists and Bibles
were burned. In Eucador, Peru, and
Bolivia political disturbances cast
suspicion upon colportuers. Some now
make a practice of selliiyr Scriptures
first to the chief of police and his of
ficers before canvassing the town
that they may thereby establish their
innocence in advance. In the Argen
tine and adjacent territory the circu
lation of the Agency was well beyond
that of 1931. Calls for Scriptures are
coming more and more from interior
points.
Breaking ground for a new Bible
House in Rio de Janeiro on the new
Avenida Erasmo Braga and its rapid
erection was the year’s chief event
in Brazil. The building, like others
owned by the Society, was erected
from a special rund and is expected
through its earnings greatly to assist
in the support of Bible distribution in
Brazil.
In the Philippine Islands as else
where there is much encouragement
in the activity of-national evangelical
forces, although the money shortage
has considerably affected the sale of
Scriptures. In one village the total
returns from sales were seven cen
tavos. eighty-eight roastii*? ears of
corn, one ripe mango, and thirty
green mangoes. The new local policy
of distribution by sales with a limited
free distribution has been insisted on
in Siam with the result of sales three
and a half times those of 1931. In
Europe Russia continues to keep the
door closed to the Scriptures.
IT IS SAID
To every reckless waster will come
the time when physical strength will
wane, and when the king on his intel.
lectual throne will show weakness.
And, too, the time will come when he
will cry for opportunities which he al
lowed to go by unheeded. Yes, in spir.
itual things as in material things,
" ilf'-il waste will mean woeful want*
Dr. Lennox
On the Job
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Fbruary 3, 1933
Attorney Henry Beal.
State’s Attorney,
Court House Bldg.,
City.
Dear Attorney Beal:
Making investigations of different
situations in Omaha for the past ten
years of those whom the Colored cit.
zens greatly help to support, I find
there are few who give us our pro
rata of employment.
Present economic conditions causing
me to make a close investigation and
comparison of our city with similar
towns finding Omaha does not give
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the Colored citizens the same consid
eration as other cites. I do not hold
those in office responsible for prev
ious existing conditions.
We are seeking the same fair con
sideration as other citizens are giv.
en, in proportion to the amount of
money we,fepend. and those whom we
support in the different campaigns
we want them to give us employment.
I realize conditions of today, and
| the few vacancies, but at this time;
there is an opening for a county at
torney, and we do not see why it can
n*t be filled with a Colored repres
entative.
Our neighboring city Kansas City.
Missouri, has appointed a Colored at
torney; likewise any number of other
cities. Indicatingc that all citizens re
gardless of color are receiving a fair
consideration, or efforts are being
put forth to manifest same.
I also realize the budgeting of the
different departments of our city
that is now going on, but I am sure
you realize this group has supported
you for any number of years, and we
are desirous of supporting only those
who support us. I am speaking in be
half of 11,847 representatives, which
means much to those campaigning for
office.
Our intentions are to continue with
endless efforts to receive the ap
pointment of a Colored attorney in
this position that is now open, which
will not only make canditions better
for our group as a whole, but it will
greatly aid you also.
Me have Colored attorneys capable
of holding this position who previous.1
ly have been cast aside for others,
and at this time we are seeking your
cooperation and support in the ap
pointment of a Colored county attor
ney.
Thanking you very much for your
reply and consideration in regards to
this matter, I am
Very truly yours,
Dr. G. B. Lennox, President,
Morking Men’s Commissioners
2122 North 24th St.
March 1, 1933.
Dr. G. B. Lennox, Pres.
Omaha Guide’s Working
Men’s Commissioners,
2418-20 Grant St.,
Omaha, Nebr.,
Dear Sir:
Replying to your letter of recent
date with reference to the appoint
ment of a Negro Deputy County At
torney. will say that at the present
time we do not contemplate filling
the vacancy of Chief Deputy in this
office.
I have always tried to be friendly
with the Negro people and to assist
them in every way possible, and es
pecially not to discriminate against
them. But it is my opinion that it
would be impractical to have a Negro
Deputy County Attorney at this time.
'V ery truly yours,
Henry J. Beal.
County Attorney.
March 3, 1933
Mr. Henry Beal,
County Attorney.
Court House Bldg..
Omaha. Nebraska.
Dear Sir:
I appreciate your letter of March
2nd in regards to the appointment of
a Colored Deputy County Attorney.
We know that there is one vac
ancy. but as to whether the city’s
budget will permit the appointment
to be filled at this time, that we are
unaware of. The freedom and fair
ness you have manifested to the Col
ored people has been greatly apprec
iated, and we are sure there are no
regrets for same, as this group has
supported you any number of years
I hope I have not misinterpreted
your meaning, of which I can accept
only the statement given as to your
objection; things may be impractical
as stated, and then not fair. It is evil
thing to betray the public trust and
it is equally an evil thing to pour
wholesale condemnation on every
man in public life, but we are sure
you realize the enduring popularity
of a public man comes from the fact
he can be relied upon by his suppor
ters in the time of need, and a fair
ness will be manifested to all involv.
ed.
“The greatest quality in this nation
is justice; the greatest quality in man
is loyalty; wherver there is loyalty,
there is safety, and wherever there
is safety there is progress, from
which we receive courage, automat
ically bringing about devotion.”
I wonder if this is considered a
wisdom of economy, or an obligation
of duty. We are considering the worth
of character ability, in proportion to
the support given, and the amount of
money we spend, which should bring
about more consideration to our
group relative to employment.
I realize this perhaps is the first
time an appointment of a Colored
county attorney has been asked for,
and there may be a great deal of op
position, or diversion of same, but
sentiment should be destroyed, with
only a consideration and fairness man
ifested to all tax payers and support
ers of those campaigning for office.
Perhaps at this time our group will
not be successful in obtaining the ap
pointment, but we are making a start
hoping to continue with endless ef
forts until employment is given in all
county and city departments.
I am hoping you will not misinter
pret my statement that I have made; j
appreciating your frankness, and any
future consideration you may give to
members of our group.
Respectfully yours.
Dr. G. B. Lennox, Pres.,
y> orking Men’s Commissioners,
2124 North 24th St
—
“Maxie
Miller
Writes*
(for the Literary Service Bureau)
(for advice write to Maxie Miller, care
of Literary Service Bureau, 516 Min.
esota Avenue, Kansas City. Kansas.
For personal reply send-self address.
ed, stamped envelope )
MAXIE MILLER—
I am married and divorced; I have
one child—a boy. I love my husband
and married him against the advice
of my father. He was indolent and
was cruel in his treatment. Now he
is doing much better. He wants to
come to me, but I know I love him
yet and fear the association might
end in remarriage. What do you
think? Do you hink I can trust him?
—Martha.
Martha: Your situation is not unus
ual in this age. People have seperated
and remarried and been happy. If
your husband is doing better, perhaps
he realizes what he has lost and will
do better. Marriage under such condi.
tions is no more a risk than other
wise. It will give this advantage—
you know each other and ought to be
able better to adjust. Then, for many
reasons it would be far better for the
cbild that his parents should live to
gether. My advice is to let him call,
and if he loves you and pledges to
treat you right, I see no reason why
you should not try again._
—MAXIE MILLER.
N. A. A. C. P. NOT TO TURN
OVER FUNDS “UNCONDITION.
ALLY” TO I. L. D.
NEW YORK, June 24—The Nation
al Association for the Advancement
of Colored People will cot turn over
“unconditionally” all funds collected
by it for the Scottsbcro defense to the
International Labor Defense, it was
announced this week by Walter White
secretary.
The N. A. A. C. P. announcement
was made after the board of directors
on June 12 had considered the demand
of William L. Patterson, secretary of
the I. L. D. that the N. A. A. C P
either turn over it3 money at once and
support the whole defense program of
the I L. D. or cease collecting funds.
More than $2,400 has been collected
by the N. A. A. C. P. for the Scotts.
boro defense to June 16. and the dis
tinct understanding with the contri
butors and with tne I. L. D. was that
this money wouli be used to pay legal
bills only, the association statement
said.
The association’s letter of reply to
Mr. Patterson cited alleged careless
handling of funds in the Scottsboro
case and said “It is for vonr organi
zation and ours to safeguard
scrupulously the handling of funds in
order that there may be no spreading
or justification of the scandals which
are impending. We are willing t# help,
bnt only in such fashion as will pre
vent the reputation of ?h® N A. A. C.
P. for careful handling of funds from
being damaged.”
Complaint was made by the I. L. D.
that the N. A A. C. P only turned
over $50 when the I L. D. asked for
$200 to pay for a trip of George W.
Chamlee from Chattanooga to Pir
minghaTn. The association's J-tier says
it thought *50 was plenty for this trip
inasmuch as the round trip fare be
tween th' cities is only $10.30 The N.
A. A. C. P. learned that the I L D.
had requested $200 for this trip from
another i<3aty and had been tut red
down flat on the ground that the trip
was unnecessiry and the amount ask.
ed excessive.
Legal expenses totaling SI,235 have
been paid by the N. A. A. C. P. for
the I. L. D. since April 12 when the
fund was started The amounts: for
Mr. Chamlee’s trip, $50; for traveling
MRS. CAROL WEISS KING. White
New York Lawyer who is associated
with Bernard Ades in the prepara
tion of the appeal being made by the
International Labor Defense to the
U. S. Supreme Court against the
lynch verdict of death a second time
imposed on Euel Lee (Orphan Jones)
on framed murder charges. Appeal
on the ground of illegal exclusion of
Negroes from the grand and petit
juries won a first reversal in this
case. A mass march to Annapolis, or
ganized by the ILD. will demand the
immediate, unconditional release of
Euel Lee.
expenses Mr. Liebowitz and Mr.
Brodsky, $100; to Chamlee for certain
confidential investigations, $200; to
Osmond K. Fraenkel, attorney, for ex
penses to Decatur to argue transfer of
cases of Roy Wright and Eugene Wil
liams to juvenile court, $115; to Brod
sky for certain confidential inves
tigations, $350; to Harold Harlin,
court stenographer, for transcript at
Heywood Patterson trial, $420.
BENJAMIN J. DAVIS. Jr.
Young Atlanta lawyer, who, with
John H. Geer is conducting the legal
defense of Angelo Herndon for the
International labor Defense. Hern
don was sentenced te from 18 to 20
years on the chain-gang for organiz
ing a demonstration of Negro and
white workers which won additional
relief for the unemployed of Atlanta
from the county authorities. The ILD.
is organizing a mass campaign to de
mand the freedom of Angelo Herndon
Local
Race prejudice must go. The Fatherhood of God
and the Brotherhood of Man must prevaiL These are
the only principles which will stand the acid test of good
citizenship in time of peace, war and death.
(1) We must have our pro-rata of employment in
businesses to which we give our patronage, such as groc
ery stores, laundries, furniture stores, department stores
and coal companies, in fact* every concern which we sup
port. We must give our citizens the chance to live res
pectably. We are tired of educating our children and
permitting them to remain economic slaves and enter in
to lives of shame.
(2) Our pro-rata of employment for the patronage
to our public corporations such as railroad companies,
the street car company, the Nebraska Power Company,
the Northwestern Bell Telephone Company and other
establishments which we are forced to sppport by right
of franchise. Also our pro-rata of employment in re
turn for the taxes we pay in our city, county state and
federal government.
(3) To encourage the establishment of a first class
hospital that we may get the best that there is in medical
science from our doctors whom we know to be nearest us,
also to encourage a high respect of them and encourage
more of our girls to take nurse training.
(4) A one hundred per cent deportment of our cit
izens in our public or private places of business, especial
ly on street cars. If we are to be respected we must act
respectably, especially in public places where we are con
stantly before the public’s eye.
(o) A one hundred per cent membership in the Om
aha branch of the NAACP. should be had to encourage
the efforts put forth by the founders of the organization
and to assist the general office to establish a five million
dollar endowment fund to maintain operating expenses
and to further the principles of the NAACP. AH peo
ple of aH races must be educated up to a higher principle
and a more thorough understanding of interracial rela
tionship that our country may in reality be a government
of the people, for the people and 6y the people in whole
and not in part.
(6) The re-establishment of the Christian Religion
as Christ taught it, for the uplifting of mankind, elimin
ating financial and personal gain. A practical Christian
Religion, week day as well as Sunday. An attitude to
ward our feUowman as a brother in order to establish a
principle which win guide the destiny of each other’s
children; our neighbor’s children today are our children
tomorrow.
(7) Courteous treatment in aH places of business
and the enforcement of the State Civil Right Law.
(8) To encourage and assist in the establishment of
the foUowing financial institutions near 24th and Lake
Streets: A building and loan association, a state bank,
administering aid and assistance to our widows and
children.
(9) To encourage the erection of a one hundred
thousand doHar Young Men’s Christian Association
Building near 24th and Lake Streets.
(10) To enlarge the Young Women’s Christian As
sociation that it may supply sufficient dormitory accom
modations.
(11) To teach our citizens to live economicaHy with
in their earning capacity by printing in each issue a bud
get system for various salaries.
. (12) Te make Omaha a better city in which to live
by inaugurating a more cosmopolitan spirit among our
American citizens.
(13 To put a stop to the Divorce Evil by passing a
State law making the mistreatment of a wife or a hus
band by either of them, a criminal offense to be decided
by a jury, first offense, jaH sentence of a short duration;
second offense, one of longer duration; third offense,
from one to five years in the penitentiary. This, we be
lieve wiU make men and women think before marrying.
(14) We must become owners of the city govern
ment by paying a seemingly higher salary to those whom
we employ to administer its affairs, a salary that will at
and, also, a first-class trust company for the purpose of
tract men of high calibre.
