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LIFTING LIFT TOO DEATH OF WHITE BOY STIRS CRUSADE TO END PEONAGE EVIL North Dakota Demands Abolition of Vicious System After One of Her Sons Dies in Convict Labor Camp EXPOSE SOUTHERN SLAVERY Claim Boy Held in Practical Slavery Was Beaten to Death by the Overseers—Many Negro Lads Suffer Same Fate (Crusader Service) Langdon, N. D., April 6.—Out of the death in a Southern convict camp of a white farmer boy who started out to "see the world," has arisen the extraordinary situation of North Dakota, as a state, protesting to Florida, as a state, against the conditions which made the tragedy possible. Out of this protest in turn has sprung the probability not only that the law will avenge the boy's death, but that Florida will bring to an end the "peonage" system that has involved thousands of Negro workers and hundreds of wayfarers in that state through many years. Gov. Hardee has, indeed, declared his purpose of demanding this action at the session of the Florida legislature, which begins next week. The farmer boy who was the first cause of this unusual series of events involving the first real protest by whites against the system which has for so long victimized the Negro populations of the South, was Martin Tabert, of a well known family of Munich, Cavalier county. He died on February 1, 1922, in a lumber camp in Leon county, Florida. For six months his death meant nothing to anybody but his family. Then was begun an investigation which brought about these results: The state of North Dakota solemnly charged that Tabert came to his end as a result of the forced convict labor system legalized in Florida. North Dakota solemnly charged that he died as the result of "abuse and torture inflicted upon him while he was unjustly held in a state of practical slavery." Tabert's friends here say he was beaten to death by a heavy whip in the hands of the convict labor 'whipping boss.' North Dakota solemnly demanded of Florida that it shall make impossible the commission of such abuses in the future; in other words, that Florida repeal its convict labor laws at once. In the fall of 1921 Martin Tabert, twenty-two year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Ben Tabert of Munich, decided he would spend the remainder of the season in the central states and the winter in the south. Up to that time nearly all of his life had been spent on the farm a few miles from Munich, a small town in the southwestern part of Cavalier county. All went well with him until he reached Florida and there found a labor condition different from anything known to him, and he shortly "went broke." He was then a stranger in a strange land with no one to appeal to for help or advice. Instead of turning back and working his way home, or writing for help, he evidently decided to go on. In doing that he made the fatal mistake of riding on a train in Florida without a ticket. Sentenced to Ninety Days On December 15, 1921, he was arrested by a deputy sheriff in Leon county, Fla., for stealing a ride on a railroad train. He was then taken before an official who fined him $25, or in lieu of payment sentenced him to serve ninety days. He was unable to pay the fine and wired his brother. The telegram sent is as follows: "Tallahassee, Fla.,—John Tabert, Munich, N. D.,—In trouble and need $50 to pay fine for vagrancy. Please wire money in care of Sheriff.—Martin Tabert." Upon receipt of the telegram, John Tabert took it to the parents and it was decided to write, send him more money than he called for, and urge him to come home. On December 21, 1921 a letter was sent to him, registered, and in care of Sheriff Jones. The letter contained a draft on the First National Bank of Munich for $75.00. According to the postmark on the letter it was received by the sheriff at Tallahassee, Fla., on Dec. 24. It was returned to Mrs. Ben Tawas stamped "Returned to the writer unclaimed from Tallahassee, Fla." There was also written on the envelope "Returned by request of sheriff, Party gone." Letter Tells of Death The return of the letter thus post-marked caused the Tabert family at Munich to believe that Martin had found some way of securing a re- THE MONITOR Walter F. White, of New York City, assistant secretary of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People arrived in Omaha Sunday morning and was met by Henry W. Black, president of the local branch, who took him to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jasper E. Brown, near neighbors of John Redd and Wade Green. Can you beat this for a harmonious color scheme? Mr. White, who is visiting the branches in several cities, held a conference with the Executive Board of the Omaha Branch Monday night and with a group of citizens at St. Paul's Presbyterian church Tuesday night. He also spoke at the Y. M. C. A. Tuesday afternoon. He left Tuesday for Lincoln where a large meeting had been arranged for him in the City Auditorium. Thence he will visit Denver, Pueblo, and other Colorado points returning to Omaha to address a mass meeting at Grove M. E. church Sunday afternoon, April 15. Mr. White is an effective speaker and standing room is generally at a premium wherever he speaks. UNITED STATES SUPREME COURT REVERSES ITSELF Prominent New York Lawyer De clares Victory Won by N. A. A. C. P. in Arkansas Cases Sets Precedent. EFFECT IS FAR REACHING Seipio A. Jones, a Negro Lawyer, in Forefront of Victorious Four-year Battle for Victims of Peonage. New York, April 6.—New York lawyers have been commenting on the far-reaching results of the victory by the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People in the Arkansas cases, in which the United States Supreme Court reversed the decision of the lower court which had condemned five colored farmers to death. Walter Nelles, a prominent New York lawyer, writing in the Law and Freedom Bulletin issued by the American Civil Liberties Union, states that the Supreme Court not only reversed a lower court in the Arkansas case, but bails the Arkansas decision as the one of the most far-reaching in regard to the principle of habeas corpus that the Supreme court has ever made. Contrary to the decision in the Leo Frank case, the Supreme Court has held in the Arkansas cases that despite legal forms, if a mob has dominated a court room, a fair trial has not been held. As Mr. Louis Marshall, counsel for Leo Frank stated to the N. A. A. C. P.: "The stone that the builders rejected has now become the chief of the corner. — Due process of law now means, not merely a right to be heard before a court, but that it must be before a court that is not paralyzed by mob domination." The case is held especially important for Negro citizens in that it makes possible contest of any case in which it can be shown that a mob influenced decision. The N. A. A. C. P. paid tribute to lease. They wrote for further information and received the following replies: Clara, Fla., February 14, 1925. Atty. Norris Nelson, Munich, N. D. Dear Sir: Replying to yours of the 9th, with reference to the death of Martin Tabert. Beg to advise that we have all able-bodied men prisoners from Leon county leased for a term of one year. We, of course, have to clothe, feed and house these prisoners. About once a month the state prison inspector goes through our camp and makes careful inspection. We also furnish a doctor. When Martin was taken sick the doctor advised that he would not take his medicine regularly. He first had malaria fever which terminated in pneumonia. He was sick but a short time and one of the prisoners was taken off the work to wait on him. Martin Tabert was sentenced in Tallahassee on December 14th to serve a term of three months. We do not understand why the sheer of Leon county should have told the people he had gone and did not accept the money for his release. This you will have to take up with him. Trusting we have given you the information you desire, we are Yours very truly, PUTNAM LUMBER CO. Tallahassee, Fla., Feb. 17, 1923. Hon. Norsh H. Nielson, Munich, N. D. Dear Sir: Your letter of February 9, 1922, received, and beg to say that A NATIONAL WEEKLY NEWSPAPER DEVOTED TO THE INTERESTS OF COLORED AMERICANS THE REV. JOHN ALBERT WILLIAMS. Editor From Nebraska to Arkansas and Back Experiences and Observations of the Editor on Trip to Southland Where He Saw Many Things of Interest Scipio A. Jones, the colored lawyer of Little Rock, who has had charge and was in the forefront of the four-year legal battle culminating in the victory before the Supreme Court. This case is regarded by the N. A. A. C. P. as the most important legal battle fought, as it was the most costly, nearly $15,000 being expended to obtain the action before the Supreme Court. It is now thought probable that the condemned men will never suffer the death sentence which has three times been averted. "A RADIOGRAM FROM A CITIZEN OF MARS" Little Rock is a prosperous looking, well built city although its sewage system, almost like bayous, strikes one as rather archaic. This is true of certain residence sections. The sections largely inhabited by colored folk are very generally unblushingly guiltless of pavement and so far as the street lighting system is concerned one is reminded of that striking Scriptural passage, "Men love darkness rather than light." Far be it from me to even hint that the city authorities of Little Rock are men of evil deeds, but it is certainly true that they seem to "love darkness rather han light" in those sections of their city where the genial "Children of the Sun" reside. The dual system of which I have spoken of as ubiquitous or everywhere present in the South, with its strange inconsistencies, is quite apparent on the street cars. A heliograph or a radiogram from a citizen of the Planet Mars, giving his impressions of a visit to Little Rock and other Southern cities would read like this: "There seem to be two great races there aloft it is sometimes exceedingly difficult to distinguish the difference between them. There is a race called "white" aloft some of them have quite dark complexions, and another race called "Negro" or "black;" but the puzzling thing to a Martian is that while I can understand why the black people of whom there is a large number are called black, I cannot understand why so many people with white complexions and even blue eyes—and there is a large number of these, too—are classed as black. But such is the case in that section of the great country called the United States. "In the section of that country caled the South, these "Black" people, who run through a large variety of colors from black to white with intermediary shades and reminds one of a variegated pansy bed, are found in large numbers. They seem to be a good-natured, good-hearted sort of people. They seem to find it necessary, however, to keep their eyes on the "whites." This is most noticeable on what they call "street cars" which are very generally used by the people in all these great cities. The whites and blacks all enter by the same door into these cars. This door is a back door or at the end of the conveyance; but while all these people enter by the same door the white people are compelled to sit in the front seats, Martin Tabert was arrested here on December 15, 1921, for beating his way on a railroad train, which is a violation of the state law. He was fined $25 and costs or three months. All able-bodied prisoners that fail to pay their fines are leased to the Putnam Lumber Co., at Clara, Fla., which is sixty miles from this place, and are sent there if they stand a physical examination, which he did, by Dr. B. J. Bend of this city, if they fail to pay their fine and costs within two days' time, so you can see he was in good health when he left here for the camp at Clara, Fla. He was never brought back here after he was delivered to the Putnam Lumber Co. There was some money wired to him after he was gone, but I could not get it, as it was registered and sent in his name. I therefore returned it. Sheriff, Leon county, Fla. The letters explained how he came to get to the hands of the Putnam Lumber company. It was not entirely unreasonable to suppose that he might have been sick, died and was buried, just as stated. The Taberts had never experienced anything but honorable treatment from public officials or from such corporations, and the letters sent so thoroughly convinced them that there was nothing irregular in the affair that nothing further was done for five months. PILGRIM BAPTIST CHURCH Rev. Wm. Franklin, Pastor A large congregation was present at the 11:00 o'clock service Sunday. The pastor preached from the text, "If Christ be Not Risen Your Faith is Vain." Several were added to the church. The monthly conference Wednesday evening was well attended, and instructive. The Board of Deacons was increased by four. where the black people can keep their eye on them. And when it comes to getting off of these cars the white people must go out the front door as they are not permitted to make their exit through the back door. The "black" people seem to reserve this exit for themselves showing commendable consistency in their entrance and exit. "Another thing that puzzled me was why some "white" people were allowed to occupy the seats with the "black" people and talked pleasantly with them and seemed to be very happy with them while other "white" people were compelled to sit in front. I could not understand this at all, nor do I yet but I was told that altho the "white" people looked white, they were in reality "black." I concluded that the atmosphere of the Planet Earth had impaired my vision or had wrought an optical delusion. There were many other things that impressed me as queer for in other parts of the same big country customs governing these two groups of people seem quite different." Readers will bear in mind that this is 'An Impression of An Inhabitant of Mars Upon His Visit to Little Rock And Other Southern Cities' by Radiogram. I admit that his impressions upon this point are very much like my own. But it is the custom of the South and they think it wise. They seem to see no inconsistency in trying to "avoid all physical contact between the races" in having a white passenger, for example, crowd his or her way with difficulty through a number of colored passengers to get to the front of a crowded car, when there would be less "contact" or even "friction" by standing quietly near the door of the entrance, and alighting therefrom after a few blocks ride. But no, that would violate slavish traditions and do violence to the prerogatives of a fanciful race superiority, while forgetting that superiority does not depend upon race or color but upon character ability and personal worth. They only are superior who do superior things and manifest superior character. In Little Rock hundreds of Negroes are doing superior things. They are successfully conducting large business enterprises, with capital running into the millions, and employing scores of our youth, male and female; carrying on institutions of learning of high character and standing; occupying and owning beautiful homes where children are being brought up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord; worshipping God in stately temples administering to the sick with skill GAYETY'S SPRING SEASON Start of Continuous Policy Will Be At Noon. Sunday Omaha hasn't seen a Tom Mix or any of the Fox Film Corporation's sterling pictures, in months—and would not were it not for the fact that the Gayetey will present a new policy for the Spring months. Tom Mix is coming back to town soon. This popular Fox star will appear in "Romance Land" at the Gayetey theatre for 7 days, starting Saturday. The film describes the adventures of two people who have an unshaken belief in the golden age of romance as it is vividly described in "Ivanohe" and the immortal tales of King Arthur. Naturally, one of these two is Tom Mix; the other, to quote from advance notices, is an entrancing girl for whom Tom rends heaven and earth. These reports go on to say that the photophy is jammed to the brim with dynamic action, clear photography and an alluring love Game, all interwoven with the bright skein of wholesome comedy. From observation of previous screen creations featuring Tom Mix, we judge that the coming release should reach the highest point of film excelence. In addition to the picture program Fred Webster's "Atta Girl" company will offer a new musical comedy, changing every Sunday and Thursday. The Elite Whist Club met with Mrs. T. P. Mahammett on Monday afternoon. Mrs. A. L. Hawkins won the prize. An elaborate luncheon was served by the hostess. The Dames Club was entertained at the home of the president, Mrs. M. E. Overall, 2010 Lake St., Wednesday afternoon. The first prize was won by Mrs. Joe Brown and the booby by Mr. s. S. H. Dorsey. ful physicians, surgeons and nurses in well equipped modern hospitals. In these and other ways the race is moving upward and in many instances receiving encouragement from broad-minded, Christian white men and women of that section. Of some of these institutions and individuals I will tell you later. Are you wondering what my subject will be next week? Of course you are. I am glad these articles are giving pleasure to so many readers. (Continued next week.) TRUCULENT TATTLING TYPE OF MALE SPECIES Norfolk, Va., April 6.—(Crusader Service.)—More than 6,000 persons of both races jammed their way into the City Hall Armory here March 23, at the initial program of the Norfolk Lyceum association. Several thousands were turned away as early as 8:30 for lack of even standing room. Charles Satchell Morris, Ja., delivered the principal address of the occasion on the "Bright Side of a Dark Subject". Having just returned from a notable trip through the far south, he recounted his experiences in that section of the country, declaring that "The worst enemy that the race has is the cringing, subservient Negro, who knows no secrets and can keep none. 'His ways are dark and his tricks vain.' Our people must rise superior to him and crush him by enlightened public sentiment that teaches the essential manhood of the man." He was accorded an enthusiastic reception. The noted orator will depart for a two weeks' tour through the east. City Manager Charles E. Ashburner also spoke at the meeting. He praised our people for their progressive spirit and promised equal distribution of public improvements, asserting that any mistakes during his administration would be "of the head and not the heart". A great jubilee chorus of 100 voices furnished special musical selections for the occasion, consisting of old plantation melodies, spirituals and classics. The vast audience was a record breaker. It was as much a tribute to the newly organized Norfolk Lyceum association as to the eloquent young orator. ST. PHILIP'S CHURCH The impressive services of Holy Week, including the Passion Service of Good Friday and the baptismal services Easter Even culminated in inspiring services Easter Day, with record breaking congregations, communions, liberal offerings and soul-stirring music. The church was beautifully decorated with Easter and calla lilies, hyacinths, tulips and roses. The brilliantly lighted Altar with its incense circling cloud presented a beautiful sight. At 6:30 a. m. the church was comfortably filled and a large number of communicants received Holy Communion. At 11:00 the church was filled to capacity. The music was excellent. The special Easter anthem, "Christ , Our Passover" by Schilling, was beautifully sung, the soloists being Mrs. Lulu Hicks, soprano; Mrs. Dana Murphy, alto; and Dr. John A. Singleton, tenor. The communion service used was Cobb in F. The sermon topic was "Witnesses of the Resurrection." Forty-five persons received the Holy Communion at this service. The children's vesper service was held at 5:00 o'clock. There were Easter hymns and brief addresses by the priest, the Churc hschool superintendent, George H. W. Bullock, and Mr. Walter F. White. Cards and Easter eggs were distributed. Easter Even, Saturday afternoon at 5:00 o'clock, the sacrament of Holy Baptism was administered to four sons of Mr and Mrs. S. T. Phillips, and the two sons of the late Algert Hopkins and wife, now Mrs. Harry Schwein. The Phillips' children are Warren Dale, Gerald Othello, Paul Irving and John Bivins. The Hopkins' children are Gordon Ackers and Harry Franklin. Whole Number 404 COLORED COMMERCIAL CLUB The Colored Commercial Club held an interesting meeting at the Club Rooms, 2414 Maple street, Thursday night, with Nate Hunter presiding. Much business was transacted. The functions of the executive committee have been centralized in the body, and hereafter all business will be transacted by the membership in open session. The Labor Bureau during the three months of this year has had 2522 applications for work and has secured employment for 1,058 people. The Club also endorsed the proposal to try to secure a representative of our race on the board of governors of the Welfare Federation and Community Chest. The next meeting will be held Thursday, April 26. Monday night a reception was held at St. Philips' Rectory from 8:30 to 11:00 for the members of the recent Confirmation class. Despite the rain there was a good attendance and a most delightful evening was spent. HAMPTON INSTITUTE GLEE CLUB WINS NEW HONORS R. Nathaniel Dett, Composer-Pianist Conducts Concert in Newport News With Wonderful Results. STUDENT ARTISTS ARE GOOD Clarence Cameron White, Composer Violinist, Charms Hampton Audience With Witchery of His Bow. By WM. ANTHONY AERY. Hampton, Va., April 6. A large, representative and enthusiastic audience of white and colored citizens attended the concert of the Hampton Institute Glee Club, which was recently given in the Academy of Music at Newport News, Va., under the direction of R. Nathaniel Dett, well-known Negro composer-pianist, who was assisted by three of his pupils—Burke M. Mathis of Boley, Okla., tenor; Aubrey W. Pankey of Pittsburgh, baritone, and Gerald B. Wilson of Salem, Va., pianist. The thirty members of this glee club and the assisting artists did yeoman missionary service in making white and colored men and women realize the fact that Negroes can master the intricacies of difficult musical compositions and can present a wide-range program with artistic finish and extraordinary self-control. The Hampton Institute Glee Club program, which follows, included religious classics, American Negro folksongs and their derivatives, and modern compositions, including the work of such Negro composers as Coleridge-Taylor and John W. Work of Fisk University: Religious Classics: Sanctus (Schubert), From Thy Thro (Gluck), and Beside the Manger (Ancient Carol). Negro Folksongs: 'Tis Me, Let Us Cheer the Weary Traveler, Balm in Gilead, and Daniel Saw the Stone. Negro Folksong Derivative: Babylon's Falling (Dett). Modern Compositions: Bedouin Song (Foote), Silver Lanternes of the Night (Redding), With You, Dear (Scott), Her Rose (Combs), Drake's Drum (Coleridge-Taylor), Lullaby (Work), and On, Hampton (Anonymous). R. Nathaniel Dett played several of his own compositions, including the Barcarolle and Juba Dance from "In the Bottoms" suite; Song of the Shrine and Dance of Desire from "Enchantment" suite, and two encores, Mammy from "Magnolia" suite) and Honey from "In the Bottoms" suite. He also played several accompaniments: Canst Thou Believe (Giordan), sung by Burke W. Mathis; Zion Hallelujah (Dett), Poor Me (Dett), and Dinah Kneading Dough (Dett), sung by Aubrey W. Pankey. Gerald B. Wilson played the Gavottes in B minor (Bach) and an encore, Arabesque (Leschetizsky). Luther T. Purvis of Georgetown, S. C., recited two of Daly's well-known Italian dialect poems, "Between Two Loves" and "I've Got Her." This was the fifth big concert which the Hampton Institute Glee Club has given this season. The others were given in the Richmond City Auditorium, at the University of Richmond, at the Virginia Medical College, and in Ogden Hall, Hampton Institute. At Hampton the assisting artist was Clarence Cameron White of Oberlin, O., well-known Negro composer-violinist, who made a direct and winning appeal to a large audience, with whom he early established cordial relations, on account of the beauty of his tone in playing Legende (Bohm), Polonaise (Mlynarski), On the Bayou (White), Pizzicatto (Thome), Bercuse (Juon) and Scherzo (Van Goens). GROWING THANK YOU Vol. VIII—No. 40 COLLEGE EDUCATION CAMPAIGN BEING VIGOROUSLY URGED Plans Made to Reach Every Section of the United States-Members of Alpha Phil Alpha to Conduct Drive April 23 to May 6 LEADERS ARE CO-OPERATING Movement Started by the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity For Higher Education Is Heartily Endorsed By Organization Washington, D. C., April.—Perhaps the most forward-looking movement ever inaugurated by a group of college students is the "Go to High School, Go to College" campaign which was begun a few years ago by the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity and which has since been conducted annually by that organization. When the movement was launched in 1920, a week known as "Go to High School, Go to College Week" was devoted by the then twenty-six chapters of the fraternity to the conduct of a nation-wide campaign to encourage Negro youths to continue their education. In the 1920 campaign, 2,000 members of the Alpha Phi Alpha located in various sections of the United States carried the gospel of "stay in high school, and go to college" to 500 schools, 700 churches and to over a half million parents and children. Leaders of the Nation Cooperate. Each year since the first campaign the movement has taken on greater proportions and evidence of its influence in the educational world is seen in the attention given it by national leaders, church organizations and the press. In a letter to Norman L. McGhee, national secretary of the fraternity, regarding to the "Go to High School, Go to College" campaign, the president of the United States wrote: "The need for effective work to reduce illiteracy among the colored people is very great and manifestly it can be accomplished chiefly though the equipment of members of the colored race to do educational work among their own people." In an issue of the Pittsburgh Courier, Dean Kelly Miller under his weekly editorial "Lest We Forget" stated: "This 'Go to High School, Go to College' week is merely suggestive of the wide field of activity in which such organizations might well engage. The Negro man or woman of the future who falls short of at least a high school education can hardly hope to operate on a high level of service. It should be a reproach to any colored youth within reach of school facilities to be without a high school diploma." Educational Secretaries Adopt Suggestion. At a recent meeting of the Education Association of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South, one of the outstanding suggestions adopted at the conference of the secretaries of the Christian Education Movement was to "arrange for 'Go to College Day' at a favorable time, preferably in May or June." This year the "Go to High School, Go to College" campaign will be conducted by the now forty-five chapters of the Alpha Phi Alpha under the direction of Simeon S. Booker, general president of the fraternity; Raymond P. Alexander, R. W. Cannon, James W. McGregor and Chas. W. Greene, associate directors; Carl J. Murphy, director of the speakers' bureau; Norman L. McGhee, director of publicity, and Oscar C. Brown, director of the bureau of statistics. Every chapter of the fraternity will have a committee of five headed by its president to have charge of their local campaign. The plan of the campaign calls for the observing of April 29th as Educational Sunday in connection with which ministers of all denominations will be invited to cooperate. April 30, as Conference Day with principals and teachers of public schools, clergymen and other leaders. May 1, as Letter Writing Day, when communications will be sent to students and parents. May 2, as Parents' Day, when visits to homes will be made by members of the fraternity. May 3 and 4, as Grammar School Day and High School Day respectively. May 5, as Banquet Day, when it is hoped to have each chapter of the fraternity entertain the members of the senior classes of their local high schools where addresses will be made to them by local educational leaders. May 6 as Mass Meeting Day, when it is expected that large public meetings will be held in every city inthe country at which addresses will be delivered by outstanding educational leaders. From all indications the gospel of "Go to High School, Go to College" will be heard in every state in the union as the ear eare now chapters or members of the Alpha Phi Alpha in practically every city of importance in the United States. THE MONITOR THE MONITOR A National Weekly Newpaper Devoted Primarily 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 Omaha, Nebraska, under the Act of March 3, 1879. THE REV. JOHN ALBERT WILLIAMS, Editor. W. W. MOSELY, Associate Editor, Lincoln, Neb. SUBSCRIPTION RATES, $2.00 A YEAR; $1.25 6 MONTHS; 75c 3 MONTHS Advertising Rates Furnished Upon Applicaton. Address The Monitor, Postoffice Box 1204, Omaha, N Telephone Atlantic 1322, Webster 4243 ARTICLE XIV. CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES. Entered as Stound-Class Mail Matter July 2, 1915, at the Postoffice at Omaha, Nebraska, under the Act of March 3, 1879. SUBSCRIPTION RATES, $2.00 A YEAR; $1.25 6 MONTHS; 75c 3 MONTHS Advertising Rates Purchased Upon Application. Address The Monitor, Postoffice Box 1204, Omaha, Neb. Telephone Atlantic 1322, Webster 4243 Citizenship Rights Not to Be Abridged. 1. All persons born or naturalized in the Unit and subject to the juridiction thereof, are citizens United States and of the State wherein they res state shall make or enforce any law which shall al privileges or immunities of citizens of the United S shall any state deprive any person of life, liberty erty without due process of law, nor deny to an within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the h 1. All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the State wherein they reside. No state shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States; nor shall any state deprive any person of life, liberty, or property without due process of law, nor deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws. MEMBER OF BIRD AEROPLANE BIRD AEROPLANE FIRST IN SERVICE INCREASE ITS POWER THERE should be no doubt in the mind of any right thinking person that the most powerful organization in this country today fighting wisely and effectively for the rights of our group is the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, commonly known as the "N. A. A. C. P." This organization includes in its membership representatives of both races. Some of the foremost white men and women of this country are members of it. This is as it should be. In any fight for justice we must have as our allies the broad minded of the dominant race. While this is true the great bulk of the membership should be found among our own group. "Those who would be free themselves must strike the first blow." The Association is fighting against injustice of all kinds. It is contending for justice in the courts; better educational advantages for our people; equal accommodations on the railways; for the ballot; for the suppression of lynching and peonage; in a word for our full constitutional rights as American citizens. This campaign is being waged by appeals to enlightened public sentiment. The principles of the association are such as any right minded man or woman, white or colored, can most heartily endorse and its procedure such as commends it to the most conservative. Its fight for the enactment of the Dyer Anti-Lynching Bill has been spoken of by its enemies as one of the most effective and intelligent campaigns that has ever been waged in the interest of any special movement. Its victories in the Elaine cases has been a signal victory for law. Its record of achievements for civil rights is a most honorable one. A campaign is now being waged for membership. The N. A. A. C. P. should have a membership of 1,000,000 at the very lowest. Every community should have a large branch. At one time the Omaha branch had 1,000 members. Many have permitted their membership to lap se. All should renew. One dollar a year is a mighty small sum for any self re- Nebras Chapter Thirteen Enacted in 1893. 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 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 Preceding Section. Any person who shall violate the foregoing section by denying to any person, except for reasons of law applicable to all persons, the full enjoyment of any of the accommodations, advantages, facilities, or privileges enumerated in the foregoing section, 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. "The original act was held valid as to citizens; barber shops can not discriminate against persons on account of color. Messenger vs State, 25 Nebr. page 677. N. W. 638." "A restaurant keeper who refuses to serve a colored person with refreshments in a certain part of his restaurant, for no other reason than that he is colored, is civilly liable, though he offers to serve him by setting a table in amore private part of the house. Ferguson vs Gies, 82 Mich. 358; N. W. 712." Letter July 3, 1915, at the Postoffice at March 3, 1879. HERT WILLIAMS, Editor. Elate Editor, Lincoln, Neb. EAR; $1.25 6 MONTHS; 75c 3 MONTHS finished Upon Application. Office Box 1204, Omaha, Neb. 1322, Webster 4243 INSTITUTION OF THE STATES. naturalized in the United States, on thereof, are citizens of the state wherein they reside. No any law which shall abridge the citizens of the United States; nor person of life, liberty, or prop- law, nor deny to any person final protection of the laws. specting colored man or woman to contribute for the wise and intelligent fight for justice and equal opportunities that the N. A. A. C. P. is making for our race. The fight for the Dyer Bill is to be renewed as soon as Congress convenes. If you want to see that this remedial legislation against the crime and barbarism of lynching of which our people are so largely the victims is enacted, join the N. A. A. C. P. Your name, influence and dollar will increase its power. Do not delay. Join the N. A. A. C. P. today and increase its power. GROWING INDEPENDENCE THE growing political independence of the race is a most hopeful and encouraging sign. It remains now for this independent spirit to be crystalized into some concerted action. The Monitor is inclined to believe the time is ripe for the formation of our own independent party, to be called by whatever name may subsequently be selected and put our own ticket in the field. When the Prohibition party was organized it was a woefully small body, but its organizers lived to see the day when the principles for which it stood and contended were put into practice. The leaven worked. We would like to know the mind of our contemporaries and readers as to the organization of Colored Americans into an Independent political party. What do you think of it? If you approve of the idea say so and if you are opposed state why. CLEAN UP SPRING is here despite the fact that the winds are a little chilly. Clean up your premises. Begin to plan for your garden and flowers. Let us see who will have the prettiest premises and the most attractive block. Clean up and beautify. The Phi Delta Sorority gave a delightful Dancing Party Wednesday evening, April 4th, at the home of Mrs. William Jackson, 3532 North 29th St. The guests all reported a delightful time. ka Civil Rig of the Revised Statutes of Nek WHAT OTHER EDITORS SAY The Arkansas Cases The colored people of the United States have just won a great legal battle, which lasted into the fourth year. It seems to the writer of this editorial that most of the colored people, as evidenced in newspaper expression, have sensed the tremendousness of this victory. Twelve of their illiterate or otherwise ignorant fellow blacks, from the swamp lands of Arkansas, one of the worst states in the world, had been condemned to death by all the courts of that hideous state for the most of the attempt having consisted in merely running—trying to escape from the mobs. An organization of colored people and white liberals, located somewhere in New York City, and known as an association for the "advancement" or protection of colored people, or something like that (as Mr. Garvey might say), caught up the fight for these helpless peons right off the bat, fought their battles through all the courts of Arkansas, through a lower federal court and on through the supreme court of the Republic—at a 4-year expense of actually less than $15,000! It is hardly believable. In this connection we recall another case of which we have heard, known as "The Bundy Case." That must have cost the colored people many times as much to defend as it cost them to defend these twelve men's cases, plus perhaps the fate of 67 other peons who are confined for life or long terms in the Arkansas penitentiary. We think that this four or five times eight thousand, nine hundred per cent difference in cost, was due to the fact that "The Bundy Case" was handled in a one-man way —by one man who was at one and the same time money-taker and receipt-giver, collector and disburser, secretary and treasurer, manager and beneficiary, hero and victim—all in ONE. That makes things expensive. It always has. It always will'. Even liberty and justice are dear by that method of purchase and at that price. But "The Arkansas Cases" were handled by a responsible organization with well defined official functions, regular accounting and public auditing, so that the cases of nearly 100 colored men might cost the American Negro maybe a third or a fifth as much as the case of only one man, who privately managed his own salvation. But most of our colored people do not even know that they have done it. —Philadelphia Public Journal. March 24, 1923. Letters From Our Readers Short, timely letters are invited. We prefer that writers sign their names, but in all cases letters signed with a nom de plume or as "Reader," "Submitted by," or "Compiled by the name and address of the author for the editor's information. The Wesley and Mauldron Murder Trial Omaha, Nebr., April 3, 1923. Editor Monitor: On March 15, 1923, after three days trial, a jury in the District Court of Douglas county, Nebraska, returned a verdict of first degree murder and sentenced to the electric chair, in a case tried before them in which Sol Wesley and LeRoy Mauldron were charged with having shot and killed a white man in Omaha, January 20th. I occupied a seat in the court room during all of the trial of those men, and I must say that they were ably defended and proved as clear an alibi as ever presented to a court or jury. THE MONITOR Printed Materials in Winsome Hues, Strong Feature of Present Fashions. THE NEW SILKS AND COTTONS Designers Have Provided Great Array of Clothes Made Up in Many Styles for Spring and Summer Wear. An outburst of color is the most salient feature of fashions at the moment. It is almost impossible, observes a prominent fashion authority, to realize the far-reaching effect of this outburst. It is far-reaching not only in the effect that it has on women's dress in general, but upon the trades and industries of the world. Methods of making fabrics and of adorning them, hitherto unused or long since idle, are now in full swing. All sorts of printing and dyeing processes are affected by fashions. Fashion is more than an influence; it is a vital and powerful stimulus to many of the world's most important industries. It is unfortunate that fashions are treated in a disparaging way by those who do not understand their full significance. Fashions are not trifling and frivolous. Few realize that not only hundreds, but thousands, of people are set to work when a new fashion goes over, or a great demand is created for special types of materials. A type of placing embroidery on a fabric to give the appearance of printing is seen on a model which consists of a smart robe-manteux of navy blue serge and royal blue crepe mongol, a silk crepe almost as heavy as a wool serge. The dark serge is covered with deep royal blue silk. The pattern is so executed that the royal blue embroidery stands out almost as a background on certain parts of the dress, while in other parts the ornamentation is so light that it seems to be only a slight interweaving of bright blue on the deep navy background. Every Wardrobe Must Have One. There is no doubt about the fact that many and various printed silks and cotton will be worn, made up in many and various manners. Everybody has gone wild upon the subject; and unless a collection of clothes contains one or more of these printed costumes then it is not to be noticed in the polite society of clothes. The prints are done very simply. There is not the slightest indication of trimming. But there is every evidence of the attention to design which the character of the printing of the silks calls for. As one looks around at the collection of printed silk dresses which has already appeared upon the market, there seems to be not a single violation of the principles of correct design. Silk is evidently the thing for the spring months, but there are some tweed and homespun suits and skirts which are certainly worthy of some no- A Coat Dress of Navy Blue Serge and Royal Blue Crepe With Embroidery Done in the Same Shades of Blue. Coat Dress of Navy Blue Serge and Royal Blue Blue Crepe With Embroidery Done in the Same Shades of Blue. tice and consideration. At the moment there is what is called the "natural" colored tweed suit and it is as fashionable as it can be. For instance, a girl will wear a suit of this variety with a striped and brilliantly colored scarf, and she will be able to create, with the addition of a fine sports hat, the effect of the smartest sort of an outdoors person. Then there are the tweed dresses made all in one piece, which are still extremely charming and which carry with them all that feeling of style that the average modern girl demands for her own appearance. They are made quite simply on the one-piece model, but they are so correctly bound about their edges and so finished, according to the standards of perfection, that and I am as sure as I am alive that the verdict rendered was based on race prejudice, for had they been white men I am sure no such verdict as electrocution would have been returned under such evidence. These men should have a new trial. If not, an immediate appeal should be taken to the supreme court. The colored people of Omaha owe it to their race to at once enlist themselves in behalf of these two men.—A Spectator at the trial. they stand alone as important elements in the popular demands of the fashionable world. The Wrapping Coats. Added to these one-piece frocks there are the wrapping coats that are made in three-quarter length. They are full and ample in their proportions with wide sleeves and wrapping skirt portions. They are made to fold about the figure over the one-piece dresses, so that they form an element of style that is entirely in accordance with the popular conceptions of fashion as it is understood by the smart women who are making the styles of the moment a popular success. For the South they are wearing not only whole frocks of printed silks and cottones but those that are made up of a combination of a printed and a plain material. This fact is illustrated by a dress that has its lower section made of a print that runs, in stripes, on to the upper section of the costume. The lower portion is made of a print of blue on a white background and the upper section is made of a plain and heavy quality of dark blue crepe on to which the stripes of the printed material run From Nedra Frock of Printed and Plain Silk in Dark Blue and White Is One of the Predicted Leaders for Spring. In a succession of decorative stripes. Outlining the sleeve edges there are facings of white, which serve to accentuate the principles of the design of the garment and the whole dress appears as one of the best examples of the art of the American designer as applied to the figure of the American woman. Around the waist of this frock there is tied a plain and unadorned version of the Deauville scarf. The dress happens to be a combination of dark blue and white and the handkerchief, curiously enough, is made of a square of pure white silk bound with a narrow little edging of dark blue grosgrain ribbon. It serves as just the proper sort of belt for the dress and, at the same time, it happens to be a finish for the dress which is made up of the two colors. The white, then, is set in at the long armhole, with a slender bit of blue edging to contrast with the finish of the scarf about the lowered waistline and the design of the dress becomes, with that addition, something that is entirely complete in itself, and that is fitted to stand the competition of a whole season with the persistence of a fashionable thing that is destined to outlast the demands of a season, no matter what may be the points that are exhibited to show what that season is up to in the way of style. Cotton Thread Embroidery. Cotton Thread Embroidery. French dressmakers always have used considerable cotton thread in their embroideryiles on silk and wool materials. Renee, that clever artist in the details of needlework, uses ordinal nary white sewing cotton for a very casual appearing embroidery on a silk frock. Other French makers work out what appears to be printed patterns in cotton threads of bright colors, such as blue, rose, green and purple. Color, as allied to millinery, is important. Several prominent French milliners are continuing this spring the vogue for pink in combination with black, as brought out late last season. This spring, however, the pinks are deeper, nearer the coral tones. Such shades as these are used to face hats of black straw and as trimmings. There is a great demand for ribbon in these shades, both wide and narrow. An unusual use of narrow moire ribbon is seen in upstanding rows which completely cover the brims of hats. Very interesting and daring hats have arrived from Paris in combinations of bright orange and black. One can predict with more assurance about color than about shapes in spring millinery. In shapes modistes are practically trying out new ideas. At the beginning of each season there is always a varied collection. There is one point in this respect, however, upon which all hat makers appear to agree, and that is the poke bonnet of both medium and small size. Vells are important for spring. This will be good news to the very feminine type of woman who always finds this little detail of dress particularly becoming. The lacy vell that just falls over the brim of the hat is well liked. Chas. E. South, proprietor of the Capitol Pool Hall, 2018 North 24th, has been laid up by illness the past week. Kimball Service EXCELLED BY NONE EQUALLED BY FEW Where your Underwear and Socks are darned; Shirts and other apparel are kept in repair and all missing buttons are replaced. We guarantee any garment against shrinkage or fading, that is so guaranteed by the manufacturers. And we charge you no more than the regular prevailing price. Kimball Laundry Co. The "WASH WORD" of the Home Phone Atlantic 0280 H. A. CHI Funeral Licensed Chapel Phone WEBSTER 7133 1839 NORTH TW Petersen R. A. CHILES & CO Funeral Directors — AND — Licensed Embalmers Phone WEBSTER 7133 Residence Phone WEB 1839 NORTH TWENTY-FOURTH STREET ```markdown ``` Chapel Phone WEBSTER 7133 Residence Phone WEBSTER 6349 1839 NORTH TWENTY-FOURTH STREET Petersen's Bakeries Try Our Extras on Saturday for Sunday INVITING! TEMPTING! DELICIOUS "Looks Good, Tastes Good, Smells Good No more appropriate words can be found to Delicious Bakery Go INVITING! TEMPTING! DELICIOUS "Looks Good, Tastes Good, Smells Good" No more appropriate words can be found to des Delicious Bakery Good 1806 Farnam St. NEW DELICATESSEN LUNCH JA ckson 5772 24th and LA WE bster 2414 Ames KE nwood GRANDE Dunbar Rd. 107-9 South FRIDAY MUSIC BY AD Your Pat- DANCE UNTIL 2 A. M. MANAGEMENT D New Grocery a We wish to announce tha we have opened a first cl street. We aim to carry a best in Groceries and Meat get acquainted. WE DELIVER GRAND BAIL Dunbar Dance Hall 107-9 South 14th Street RIDAY, APRIL 1 MUSIC BY ADAMS' ORCHEST Your Patronage Solicited UNTIL 2 A. M. ADMISSION, 5 MANAGEMENT DUNBAR DANCE HALL Grocery and Meat Market I wish to announce to the readers of the Mo opened a first class market at 1716 N We aim to carry at all times a complete proceries and Meats, at reasonable prices. intended. WE DELIVER ANYWHERE FRIDAY, APRIL 13 MUSIC BY ADAMS' ORCHESTRA DANCE UNTIL 2 A. M. ADMISSION, 55 CENTS MANAGEMENT DUNBAR DANCE HALL New Grocery and Meat Market We wish to announce to the readers of the Monitor that we have opened a first class market at 1716 North 24th Street. We aim to carry at all times a complete line of the best in Groceries and Meats, at reasonable prices. Call and get acquainted. WE DELIVER ANYWHERE RICHARDSON & EVANS PHONE WEBSTER 0408 Price Reduced Our High Grade Colorado Lump Coal Rescreened at $0.50 Per Ton Price Reduced Our High Grade Colorado Lump Co enched at $0.50 Per 1 Price Reduced Our High Grade Colorado Lump Coal Rescreened at the Yard $9.50 Per Ton Delivered Consumers Coal & Supply Co. AT. 9146 "DEALERS IN GOOD COAL" AT. 9146 S & CO. factors calmers Face Phone WEBSTER 63 RTH STREET akeries G! ELICIOUS. Smells Good" found to describe o ry Goods 24th and Lake St. WE bster 3387 2414 Ames Avenue KE nwood 1412 BALL ce Hall Street APRIL 13 ORCHESTRA dicated ADMISSION, 55 CENT DANCE HALL Meat Market owners of the Monitor th set at 1716 North 24 a complete line of t manable prices. Call a WHERE uced de mp Coal Per Ton Local and Personal Happenings Atlantic 1322 WE PRINT THE NEWS WHILE IT IS NEWS oF ADDRESS BOX 1204. - . - | Webster 4243 ee ee ee ee Sa for The Monitor? E, F, Morearty, Lawyer, 700 Peters ‘Trust building, Jackson 3841 or Har- Use DENTLO for the teeth, Large tube 25e.—Adv, FOR RENT—Nicely furnished mod- erm rooms, one block from car line. Webster 2567. Mr. M, Lovejoy Crawford has en- tered the real estate business in the employ of W. J. Palmer. FURNISHED ROOMS For Rent in Modern Home—Mrs, M. R. Wilson, 2616 Corby. Web. 5657, 2 Mrs, €. W. Woodson is very ill at her residence, 2516 Maple. She is un- der the care of Dr. A. A. Foster Mr, Harold Jones, who was the guest of Worthington Williams for Easter returned to Lincoln Monday. Mrs, Henry Buford, who has been confined to her home for several’ days by illness, is steadily improving, Mrs. Marie Newsome, who has been quite ill for the past. three months, was able to attend the Easter services. A fine daughter was born to Dr. and Mrs Price Terrell Friday, March 80th. Mother and babé are doing well. John Dillard Crawford, who is a student in St. Lawrence University, Canton, N. Y., is expected home next week. Mrs. Winfred J. Johnson, who has been ill for some weeks, is much bet= ter but regains her strength quite slowly. WANTED—Neat and intelligent _of- fice girl. Drs. Singleton & Singleton, 2411 North ‘Twenty-fourth street, Web. 0256, Walter F, White, of New York City has heen the guest this week of Mr «and Mri, Jasper E. Brown, 2888 Miami Street. Mrs, Luther J. Dillard, who has been quite ill for some time and ree- ently underwent an operation at the Paxton Memorial Hospital, is report- ed improving. * The Dames’ Club met Wednesday, April 14 with Mrs, Overall, . The first prize was won by Mrs, J. Brown while the booby was carried off by Mrs, S. H. Dorsey. Mrs. Pauline Douglas and little daughter Alline, left Friday for a short visit with her daughter and son- in-law, Mr. and Mrs. T. Ford, of Kan- sas City, Mo. The Rev. and Mrs. W. D. Booker will celebrate the first anniversary of their marriage April 16th at their home, 1829 North 22nd St., at 8:00 P, M. All welcome. Mrs. Ware died last Wednesday morning at the home of her son, Ar- thur A, Ware, 2629 Caldwell St,, after a protracted. illness. ‘The body was taken to Keokuk for burial. ‘The Misses Valerie Crews and Maxine Holmes who were the guests of the Misses Gladys Brown and Bob- bie Turner, left for their home in Lin- coln Sunday evening. Miss Gladys Brown, who spent her Easter vacation with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jasper E. Brown, 2883 Mi- ami Street, has returned to the Uni- versity of Nebraska. SHOE REPAIRING —Charles L. Curry's new location for Shoe Repair ing, in rear of 1520 North Tewnty- Sixth street, where he will be pleased to serve customers and friends, Tel. Webster 3792. th Mr, Walter F, White, of New York, assistant secretary of the N. A. A. €. P. and Henry W. Black, president of the Omaha branch, were dinner quests at St. Philip's Rectory Wed- nesday. For grippe and the flu use SULTOX. Nothing better. Manufactured by the Kaffir Chemical Laboratories, 817 No. Sixteenth St,, Omaha, Neb. Ask your druggist or order direct from Labora- tories. Large bottles, $1.00.—Adv. Last Saturday evening about forty children were guests at a birthday party given at the rome of Mr. and Mrs, J. W. Dacus, 2816 Miami Street, in honor of their little son, Robert Walker, who is.two years.old. All Mrs, Clarence E. Russell returnec last. week from Des Moines where she was called by the death of a rel- ative, ‘ PHOROUGHLY worthy used turnt ture of every description is offered for sale at very reasonable prices in ‘our warehouse, between the hours of 1 p. m. and 5 p. m. week days. 8th |and Capitol Ave—Orchard & Wilhelm Co. | ‘Mesrs. Richardson and Evans, 1716 | North ‘Twenty-fourth street, report ‘excellent business since their open- ‘ing. They have added a complete line ‘of groceries and guarantee the best of service. They are an enterprising firm of our race. | The Williamson Drug Co, at the corner of Twenty-fourth and Patrick, is among the newest of our race en- terprises. Mr. Williams is an exper- ienced pharmacist, and aims to carry 8 complete stock of everything in his line, and will specialize in phone calls, Petersen's Bakeries this week pur- chased The Masters Systems of Bak- eries at 2414 Ames Ave., and will conduet a bakery at that address. This makes three such places the Petersen's Bakeries are conducting in Omaha, one at 1806 Farnam, one at 24th and Lake, and the new one at 2414 Ames Ave, Their steadily in- creasing patronage is proof of the service they render. A, E. Swanson, proprietor of the Bee Grocery, 1917 Cuming street, had the misfortune to lose his Saturday sales money by robbery. Mr. Swan- son carried the-money home with him Saturday evening, and some time Sunday morning, while the family slept, the thieves entered the house and made away with the money. Mr. Swanson’s many friends among the readers of this paper are sorry to hear of his misfortune. Tickets for “The Price,” the thrill- ing drama to be given at Brandeis theatre on May 3rd by the Dubois Players, are out. They will be on sale at Killingsworth and Price, The Ross Drug Co., and The Peoples Drug Store. They may also be obtained from the members of the Old Folks’’ Home, the Dubois Players and other friends. ‘This play will positively be the best ever given in this city by our group. It will be handled by a se- lected all-star cast, elaborately cos- tumed and staged. There are only 56 box seats and 562 ground Moos seats. Better buy your tickets early. | LINCOLN NEWS. Mrs. Nellie Maston spent Easter Day in Omaha. Dr. C. A. Flippin of Grand Island, spent last Thursday in the city. Mrs, Bell Woods returned to her home in St. Joseph, Mo., last Fri- day. The carnival given by Islam Tem- ple No. 65 the week end, was a suc- cess, Mrs J. L. Wright is able to be about again after some throat trouble. Charles Gant received word last Sunday saying that his brother, Roy, had died at Detroit, Mich. ‘The re- mains will be brought here for bur- ial, Mr, Robert W. Walker and sister, Mrs. M. Smith were called to Kansas City last Friday on account of the serious illness of their mrother, The Chapter of Rose Croix held their Maundy Thursday service on last Thursday night, and Easter services Sunday at 9:00 a. m. in the hall. Miss Fredda Cooley is home from Kansas City, and is confined to her bed with illness. Miss Cooley is a teacher in the public schools at Kan- sas City. Rev. A. J, McAlister preached his closing sermon at the Newman Meth: odist church last Sunday, and left for his annual conference Monday. Rev. I. B. Smith will preach in his stead next Sunday. Rev. H. W. Botts, Mrs. E. J. Grif. fin, Mrs. WL, Todd, Mrs. Rose Adair are attending the meeting of the executive board of the New Er Baptist Association at Omaha this week. | Mrs. Ella C. Marr, G. M. A, M. oi |the Heroines of Jericho, of Kansa |City, Kansas, made her annual visi |to Magnolia Court No, 10 last Wed nesday night, and atter the meetin, refreshments were partaken of b; || uest of Mrs. C, .. Johnson. I| At the A, M. E. church early ser ‘| vices were attended by a fair crowd swith preaching by the’ pastor. Th -| Sunday sehool and A. C. B. societic t/had fine services. Tn the evening th i|church choir rendered their Easte s|Cantata, and it was enjoyed by th ‘audience. ie SWE YWE YWE SWe \we Nwa \wa Yue Nw Swe Yon \uas You Yar Yor Yur Yor Yur \Ur Vor \0r Yor \or ur lor The statutory case of Dr. A. Porter Davis of Kansas City on the person jof Miss Beatrice H. Rollins, was tried in Judge Stewart's court last week. After the arguments the case went to the jury and that body was out jtwenty hours without a verdict, The doctor was released pending further decision ‘by the court. He returned to Kansas City last Saturdays Faster Sunday being an ideal day all churches celebrated the ressurrec- tion of Christ in many different ways, services being at sunrise and at inter- vals during the day. At Mt. Zion Baptist church were early services, preaching by the pastor at 6:00 a. m. Sunday school at 10:00 followed by a glorious covenant meeting B. Y.F. U. at 6:20 p, m., followed by a unique program by Bude of Promise, com- posed of small girls and boys, and aided by several older persons, and under the direction of Mrs, M. Todd. Communion was partaken of by a large number of the members. ‘The revival meeting closed Sunday. Lebanon Lodge ‘No. 3, A. F.% A. M., had a rousing meeting in thelr hall ast Tuesday. The occasion was the raising of a class of twelve men to the sublime degree of Master Mas- ons, and the annual visit of the M. W. GM. R.A. Young. The men were all present, having made suit- able proficiency in the preceding de- grees. After the work and luncheon Mr. Young was escorted to the room, being announced by the W. M., C. T. Denton, who handed him the gavel. The lodge received him with enthusi- asm. He made encouraging remarks to which all applauded. Visitors pres- ent were M. W. D. G. M. W. L. Seals, C. C, Dudley, Robert Spence and T. F. Scott, of Omaha. DODGE MARKET WILL OPEN ‘SAT, When the Dodge Market, 113 North Sixteenth streets opens its doors for business Saturday, the people of Om- aha will see the latest ideas in the meat, grocery, bakery and fish de- partments, The entire store outside of the shelves is made of a grayish marble, with a complete refrigeration plant built in the cases so that the proper temperature can be secured in the handling of each of the different. de- partments. A small aquarium will be built in the rear of the store where shoppers ean pick out fresh fish if they choose. Game fish and sea foods will also be carried in season, A eake four feet long and five feet high, said to be the biguest cake ever baked in the city, will be on display during the week in the window. Other departments in the store will be a meat department fifty feet long, one of the largest in the city, an up- to-date fruit department, and an egg and produce department, Jake Rossof, manager of the store, said Saturday that the investment of the new market would be about $55,- 000. Y. W. C. A. NOTES ' By ©. J. Burckhardt, Pastor Allen Chapel Under the superintendency of Mrs. Sadie Divers, the acting secretary of the Colored Branch of the Y, W. C. A, some things are being accomp- lished for the good and development of the members of this local branch. They have just closed a week's con- vention in which Miss Cordelia Wynn, a national worker from New York City, gave a series of lectures that not only brouht inspiration to these noble women whose lives are wrapped up in the uplift of young womanhood of the race, but she laid down a prin- ciple which if followed out cannot help but solve that spirit of disinter- est that characterizes too many of the workers along these lines, She proved that no one ever accomplished anything of worth until they became enthused over the matter, until they were willing to put their hearts and minds into the work; then and not till then could they expect favorable results from the efforts put forth. CONGREGATION WORSHIPS IN NEW ST. JOHN'S CHURCH Large Congregations Present and Im- pressive Services Are Held Easter 1923 was a day of great happiness and rejoicing among the members of St. John’s A. M, E, Chureh, and will go down in history as a red letter day among African Methodists in this city. At 10:00 A. M. the congregation, 500 strong, led by the Pastor ev. W. ©. Williams, the Assistant Pastor Rev. John Adams, followed by the choir, the entire offiieal family and auxiliaries, marched from the old church at 25th and Grant streees to 22nd and Willis Ave., where for the first time they worshipped in the spacious basement of the new churct which 4s being erected there, ‘The church was tastily decorate with, Palms and Easter flowers, . ‘The services were impressive. A grea Brandeis Theatre | 3 DAYS STARTING THURSDAY, APRIL 12. MAT. SATURDAY Geo. E. Wintz presents the World’s Record Breaking Musical Comedy 3 : Shuffle Along | 5 By Miller and Lyles, Sissle and Blake 4 WITH NEW YORK CAST AND CHORUS OF OVER FIFTY And ‘That Famous SHUFFLE ALONG JAZZ ; ORCHESTRA : Produced under the personal direction of GEO. E. WINTZ : Management C. T, SCHAEFFER : TICKETS NOW ON SALE! ; Evenings 50c, $1.00, $1.50 and $2,00, Matinee 50, $1.00 and $1.50 PT as. Ce a ee ee ee Te FREE EVERY SATURDAY Each person visiting our store during the week will be aye ? ass One Record—One Piano Roll—or Box Fine Linen Stationery. ‘We also handle Vacuum Cleaners, Washing Machines, , Electric Stoves and Electric Irons. Cooper-Lucas Investment Co. Real Estate and Rentals PUBLIC STENOGAPHER : 2202 N. 24th Street Phone Web. 6668 PEPE PP Pa PaPaPaPaPaPaPaPaPaPaPaP ahaa PPP EDEMA N IEP SPSPSPSPaPahs FOR THE LATEST AND BEST IN ; : - PUMPS and OXFORDS : : FOR THE FAMILY Fri Bros. B ie riedman Bros. Booterie : 1510 North 24th Street Phone WE bster 5556 | ee eeetoetacte certo edoelonto recto ndo recedes les ese ontesteso stores od J. ROSENTHAL 1424 No. 20th WE. 7072 Full Line of Meats and Groceries. Meats a Specialty | Trade Where Your Money Goes the Furthest eterno nooner ahaa aah aMaMaMaMataMaMaahaMaNaNaNaNa MaMa Na "aMa"a"a"a"a"a"a"aaatataatatatata a aa aaaaaM 3 N. SLOBODISKY | : GROCERIES AND MEATS Buy Where Your Patronage is Appreciated | : We Deliver : 1402 No 20th Webster 5299 THE MONITCR ——— SUBJAUSLJBUIELJVBUBCB or cS MNT CTAWE Jeoncourse of more than 1,000 persons jheard the Rev. John Adams preach a magnificent sermon from the text, “Why Seek Ye the Living Midst the Dead?” At 2:30 P. M. the Sunday school rendered a special Easter program, “Raster Day in Pantomime,” given by 25 scholars under the direction of Miss Gertrude Lucas and Mrs, Wil- liam Ricks. The evening services were held in the old church at which time a drama “The First Easter Day” was present- ed, with special music hy the choir. ALLEN CHAPEL A. M. E. CHURCH 25th and R Sts. Market 3475 0. J. Burckhardt, Pastor Faster was a great day at Allen, ‘The pastor preached night and morn- ing from the text, “He is Not Here, But is Risen.” Large congregations attended both services.” The regular Easter program will be given Sun- day at 7:00 P, M. All are invited to be present and encourage the chil- dren. The Senior Choir sings at 11 A.M, and the Juniors at the evening services, Jacob Showers, an aged man of our chureh, was run over by an auto and his lew was broken as a result. He is now at St. Joseph's Hospital get- ting along nicely. Mrs. Anna Johnson was able to be out Sunday morning. eee Oe. | Mr. Walter F. White, assistant sec- retary of the N, ALA C. P.y has been in the city for the purpose of awak- ening interest in that worthy insti- tution | He addressed a group of ministers at the Ministerial Alliance Tuesday morning. ‘Tuesday evening he nd- dressed a representative group of cit- zens at the St. Paul Presbyterian Chureb. There are many things both locally and nationally of so great moment to our group which this organization looks after that it seems unthinkable that so little attention is paid to it = sotorsereresosoenenenenene 3 DAYS STARTING THURSDAY, Geo. E. Wintz presents the World’s - q kh WwW ff] jd N. A. A. C. P. PARTICIPATES IN CONFERENCE OF CIVIL RIGHTS BODIES New York, April 6—The National Association for the Advancement o! Colored People was represented at an all-race conference held in New York City on March 28 and 24, and parti cipated in by the following organiza. tions: ‘The African Blood Brotherhood, The Friends of Negro Freedom, ‘The International Uplift League, The Na- tional Equal Rights League and the National Race Congress. At this conference Negro readers met, discussed plans for working in harmony and issued and signed a concordat calling for common sup- port by all origanizitions of the vari ous undertakings for the uplift and betterment of the Negro in America. It is planned to enroll in the all- race movement, organizations of every sort, including religious, fraternal, s0- cial, educational, business and labor and’ the press. Speaking for the N. A. A. C. P, James Weldon Johnson said in part: “We can do two things here. We can exchange ideas, or we can attempt to accomplish something. Both things are good. We must bear in mind, however, that in the exchange of ideas there is no limit, but in accom- piishment we are confronted by con- ditions. “As to actual accomplishments, what can this conference do? ‘The signing of a concordat is one thing. We have very often been handicapped among colored people themselves by the reports that there was antagon- iam between the leaders. ‘This is not. so true as has been noised about. If. we ever feel that the Negro is going to be one unified mass, however, we are bound to be disappointed, because he ig a human being even before he is a Negro, and we are going to have human differences. Nevertheless the opinion that a great amount of dis- cord exists between the leaders has done us a great deal of harm. This conference ean accomplish much by sending out to the Negroes of the United States the inspiring news that the leaders have gotten together, al- lowing for differences of opinion, and are working for a common end.” FOR RENT—Three nicely furnished rooms for man and wife, or men.— Webster 4482. For Sickness @ Accident Insurance Call AUGUSTUS HICKS Tel. Webster 6426 2716 Miami St. Wish Bankers Accident Insurance Co, You've Waited BEYOND ALL REASON FOR rox FIRST RUN [cTo They’ re Coming p/m i} se | = wales FOX presents dom Mik in, - ROMANCE LAND GAYETY "id SUN. NOON Fred Webster’s ‘Atta Girl’ Co. Beautify Your Home : Expert Hedge Work Our Specialty : We are now making contracts ‘ for ane Lawn work. 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Eskelson FANCY GROCERIES | 1837 No. 24th St. 2 Phone Webster 0456 Successor to F, HAGELIN & Co. so scerretie one eerste monscotia-aionee-pentianenorpreteanete | _LE BRON @ GRAY | ELECTRICAL WORKS Expert Electrical Engineers Motors, Generators, Electric Elevators Repairs, Armature Winding, Electric Wiring PHONE JACKSON 2019 116 South 13th St., Omaha OMAHA FISH M. TURNER 1702 North 24th Sf PHONE WEBSTE 2 LN FISH—GH VEGETAR Page Four Daddy's Evening Fairy Tale MARY GRAHAM BONNER COPYRIGHT BY WESTERN NEWSPAPER UNION THE XMAS DAYS The days were much excited. "Oh," said Monday, "I can hardly wait." "It will be my turn this year. Of course I had a good time of it last year. But this year the day is really and truly my day." "I have been waiting for this for quite a few years now." And that was very true. For Father Week's children, the Days, were talking of the times they each had in the joy of being Xmas. "I remember," said Tuesday, "that one year I had an especially interesting time. For some time I had seen two little girls giving their dolls Xmas presents. "One little girl's name was Alice and she made the little friend's doll a small knitted skirt and a cap and a long petticoat and long dress. For the friend's dolly was a baby dolly still in long clothes. "The friend's name was Margaret. Well, I had not noticed, especially for a number of times, and there was a good long time between each occasion when I appeared for Xmas—whether Alice and Margaret still gave each other presents. For I had heard them say when they were rather grownup that they were going to give each other presents instead of to their dolls. "I wondered if they still kept it up. And the last time I appeared I mad a point of seeing. "And sure enough, Alice had given Margaret—quite a grownup lady—a lovely little dish with a narcissus bulb in it for her to watch and grow, and Margaret had given Alice a little paper cutter and a chocolate Santa Claus. "It rejoiced my heart to see them still keeping up the happy Xmas spirit." "I remember," said Wednesday, "of the last Xmas I was doing duty. Oh, what a day it was. There was a gorgeous sunrise in the morning. "Now when I speak of the beauties of the day, everyone knows I am not conceived, for it was Old Weather Boy and King Snow and Mr. Sun, and all the other friends who made it so beautiful a day. "In the afternoon before the sun went down there was a gloriously rich golden amber glow over the snow, and in the very air it seemed. "Oh, such a gorgeous light as it was, so rich and perfect. And then came a beautiful sunset, and in the evening the stars came out and the Diamond "All in Readiness." Brothers, the Sky's own jewelers, you know, and there was the greatest Snow Sparkling Festival there had ever been. "Some people had a tree out in their yard and on it were red and green and yellow and blue lights, and on top a star was lighted up, too. "Well, King Snow was anxious to see what was going on. Now, as he came looking about him the lovely robe that he wears dropped some fragments and pieces about, and these flakes of snow fell on the tree. "How lovely they did make it! "And everywhere King Snow did the same so that just a little snow was scattered here and there on everything. Such a perfect Xmas as it was!" "Last year, said Saturday, 'it got cold just before Xmas. I remember that it blew up cold and everyone was so pleased. "And it blew up cold just in time, too." "Well," said Monday. "I must be all in readiness. Sunday will be coming back now." "Oh," said the other days, "what fun it will be to hear what Sunday has to tell us, for Sunday has been Xmas Eve this year. "And when you both get back and start talking of all you have seen and heard a time we will have." "And you mustn't do all your talking before I get back," said Tuesday. "We must all hear the Xmas news." "Oh yes," said Monday, "we will tell all every bit of Xmas news—but must be off now. And oh, what joy! We be to the day again upon everyone says: GOOD GROCERIES ALWAYS C. P. Wesin Grocery Co. Also Fresh Fruits and Vegetables 2001 CUMING STREET TELEPHONE JACKSON 1098 30 YEARS—ESTABLISHED IN OMAHA—30 YEARS LIBERTY DRUG CO. B. ROBINSON, Manager EXPERT SERVICE FREE DELIVERY 1904 North 24th Street Phone Webster 0386 (At 24th and Parker Streets) CAPITOL POOL HALL 2018 North 24th Street—Phone Webster 1773 CIGARS, TOBACCO, CANDIES and SOFT DRINKS CHAS. W. SOUTH, Prop. DELIVERY Phone Atlantic 9859 Phants Drug Company For Twenty-fourth and Cuming Streets SCRIPTIONS A SPECIALTY NOT A HERO TO OLDTIMER Veteran of Hannibal Could Not Be Forced to Admit Greatness of Mark Twain. A scribe in search of Mark Twain material was pestering some of the gray-beards of Hannibal. He found one who confessed to being a few years older than the famous humorist. In their boyhood days they had attended school together, foraged about on Pirates island, climbed Holiday hill and pushed big stones over the brink, and carried out pretty faithfully the program as described in "Tom Sawyer." But while the visitor was asking questions he noticed the old timer was not impressed. So he asked: "Innocents Abroad" was a great book, don't you think? "I reckon so—I never read it." "And everybody says 'Huck Finn' was a masterpiece?" "Uh-huh!" "And 'Tom Sawyer,'" the visitor said, "was practically a story of Hannibal—you certainly liked that?" "Oh, I guess it was all right for kids" admitted the boyhood chum, "but grownups don't see so awful much in it from what I bear." "Don't you think Mark Twain was a great man?" "They say he was," evaded the old-timer. "But I beat him once in a spellin' match."—Kansas City Star. PROTEST MADE BY MUSCLES Important Parts of the Human Body That Occasionally Cause Trouble by Going "On Strike." When the brain calls upon any particular group of muscles to perform the same action over and over again they are apt to show their dissatisfaction by declaring a strike. A typical case in point is "tennis elbow," from which complaint most ardent devotees of the game have suffered at some time or other. The symptoms vary from mere stiffness of the elbow joint to severe cramp, culminating in some instances in temporary inability to use the arm for any purpose. Sometimes, too, there is a painful swelling of the forearm. A kindred complaint is "tennis leg," which affects in a somewhat similar manner the muscles of the calves and the knee joints. Another example where the leg muscles are the victims is afforded by "riders' sprain," a complaint to which polo players are found to be peculiarly liable. Then, again, there is a complaint which is called "bowler's side," brought about through straining the abdominal muscles—Cleveland Plain Dealer. Modifying Goldfish Many of the grotesque forms which mark some of the popular types of goldfish are the outcome of centuries of laborious work by the patient, persevering and ingenious Japanese, in taking advantage of some curious freak of nature. It is a well-known fact if fish eggs be given a jarring at a certain stage, or, more specifically, about the "eyeling" period, monstrosities may be produced. This occurs frequently among brook trout, the most common irregularities being humpback and looped. It is said that when the Japanese discovered this peculiarity they selected from their golden camp a pair of the most pronounced monstrosities, similar in form, reared them and bred from them. The most marked of this progeny were again selected and bred, and this process continued until a desired type was produced and fairly fixed by hatching without the jarring. Thus were produced the fringetails, the balloon shape, the telescope, and some other of the outlandish forms seen in aquariums. Spotting a Future Politician. I observe a group of small boys in a West End street. One had been annoying another who was a little bigger. Finally the bigger boy chased the smaller one, who ran for protection to the biggest boy in the group. The smaller boy obviously deserved chastisement, but his pursuer was much stronger than he was. The biggest boy thought it over a moment, then rendered judgment: "No hard hittings!" THE ST. PAUL PRESSYTERIAN CHURCH Russel Taylor, Pastor It was a gorious Easter and enjoyed by the usual congregation at St. Paul's. The music was one grand united volume of praise entered into by the entire congregation. The choir was in its place and rendered good service. Three were welcomed into full communion during the day. May every member enter upon the new church year with determination and energy. Sunday morning the pastor will have for his sermon topic, "Jesus the Life and Light of Men." The evening service will be given over to a song service and the discussion of the Christian Endeavor topic, "What are the Wise and Unwise Uses of the Lord's Day?"—Isaiah 58:8-14. Ps. 118:24. Mr. Elbert M. Taylor will lead the meeting. No "Old Maids" in Russia. A Russian girl of much over twenty who is unmarried (unless she is a nun) feels herself, and is thought to be, deeply disgraced. In Russia there are no old maids. Every woman in Russia marries or pretends to marry, be she princess or peasant. When a Russian girl realizes that no one is coming to woo her, she leaves home. The peasant girl goes on a pilgrimage, settles in some distant district as a widow, or returns home saying that she married while away, and that her husband died during the honeymoon. The young lady goes upon far travels. In a year or two her friends hear that she has married abroad—an Englishman, an Italian, or an American. A year or two more and she returns to Russia, an inconsolable widow. And she is never asked embarrassing questions. For in Russia nothing is considered in worse form than to mention a dead man to his living widow. Civil War Conscription. During the Civil war both sides reported to conscription. May 3, 1863, the Federals passed a law calling every able-bodied citizen of military age into service. However, many persons were able to buy themselves off on payment of $300, or by obtaining a substitute. In July of the same year the Union called all men between eighteen and forty-five into active service, without provision for exemption. In February, 1864, the law was extended to include all between seventeen and fifty. Unpopularity of conscription caused draft riots in New York and other places. The first Confederate conscription aw of April, 1862, annuallied all contracts for volunteers for short terms, holding them for two years, and made every white male between eighteen and twenty-five liable to service at a moment's notice. In September, 1862, he law was extended to all men between eighteen and forty-five. Animal Sees Itself in Mirror. A mirror is one of the toys which conkeys delight to play with. All animals can see a reflection in a class, if it is held in the right position, that is, at an angle at which their eyes can focus upon it. Even hen, however, it may not recognize the image. The reflection has, it is rue, form, but it lacks other characteristics, such as smell, and many casts will turn away bored from that looks something like an animal, but obviously isn't. On the other and, another animal will recognize he image as one of its kind, and will exhibit every symptom of curiosity, ear, or hate. But in no case does he animal appear to recognize the ejection as that of itself. Value of Gypsum in Land. Edmund Ruffin, one of the early soil experts of the United States, said in 1832, "All other manures, whatever be the nature of their action, require to be applied in quantities far exceeding any bulk of crop expected from their use. But one bushel of gypsum spread over an acre of land fit for its action may add more than twenty times its own weight to a single crop of clover." THE FOLLOWING BOOKS FREE! WITH ONE YEAR'S SUBSCRIPTION TO The Monitor Call us up, ATLANTIC 1322, tell us the name of the book you desire and we will bring it to you at once and collect for the subscription or if you are out of town send your subscription by mail, telling us the book that you want and we will mail it to you by return mail. This is a good chance to get a start on a library of good books. Get your friends' subscription. You can get as many different books as you get subscriptions. 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