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SIR SIDNEY OLIVER SCOUTS RACIAL INFERIORITY LIFTING LIFT TOO $2.00 a Year. 5c a Copy SIR SID BARNEY BURCH HAS PROMISED OMAHA WINNING BALL CLUB President-Manager Burch Has Rea Talent Lined up for 1924 Burch Rod Team. Squad Leaves Soon for Shreveport LINCOLN IN AGAIN THIS YEAR Several Player Deals Completed By Burch During the Winter Giving Popular Head of Team Money and Good Players Although many of the dyed-in-the-wool baseball fans will find it almost difficult to believe, but spring training time for the teams is almost at hand and on or about March 1st the advance squadron of the Omaha Western League club will leave for spring training quarters at Shreveport, La. President Burch will this year act as bench manager of the team, having dispensed with the services of "Big Train" Koney, who "managed" the club last year. In the opinion of the writer Burch is making a very wise move in assuming the operating reins of his club for Koney was a "bust." Burch reports that he has in his strong box the signed contracts of several of his best holdovers and letters from others signifying intention of being at Shreveport when the first duty bell rings. Everything has been most admirably arranged at the camp. The Chamber of Commerce, has donated one of the city's two ball parks for the preliminary work of the Omahas, with roomy clubhouse, lockers, showers and all the paraphernalia of a complete gymnasium. The team will have less than a week's limbering up when they will be lined up for their initial exhibition game. This will be on Sunday, March 10, with the Shreveport Texas league team, with which the Burch Rods have five more games scheduled—March 16, 22, 29 and 30—and as the Texas league is as fast as the Western, Manager Burch expects some very thrilling and valuable practice. April 4, 5 and 6, the Omahas are booked for Muskogee, Oka.; April 11, 12 and 13 with Wichita, Kas., and according to the tentative Jack Holland schedule, will open the championship season with St. Joseph on the St. Joseph grounds, April 16. Following the series there, the team will play a series at Oklahoma City, Tulsa and Wichita, reaching Omaha on the evening of April 29, and inaugurate the championship season at the Vinton street park, Friday, May 2, with St. Joseph. The team will fill in as many odd exhibition dates between those already scheduled with any teams available, as Manager Burch intends to keep the team on the hop, step and jump every moment possible. According to Manager Burch, the fans, owing to the general strengthening of all the teams, will see a lot better and more uniform ball club this coming season than ever before. And the 1924 team. As nearly as can be stated at this time it will consist of John McCarthy, first; Chick Thompson, second; Jim O'Neil, short; Jimmy Wilcox, third; Dick O'Connor, Joe Bonowitz and Henri La Vallie, outfield; George Hale, Red Wilder, Oscar Seimer and Hippo Hansen, catchers; Bill Bailey, Nick Cullop, Sandy Burke, Harry Lee, Emil Schmanske, Koupal, Praul, Miller, Prefean, Matthews, Darrough and Okrie, pitchers. Next week look for a story giving the up and down of the bright lights on the Omaha club, who each man is, where he came from, his "sticking" average and what we expect from him. It's soon going to be spring and ball season so get your enthusiasm keyed up, and your lungs in shape to be present at the opening game. The Monitor is for all sorts of clean sports and is back of the Omaha ball club straight through. They made a great record last year, but watch their dual this year, especially when they tackle Lincoln who will be a member of the Circuit again thus season. Omaha's population, as shown by the Federal census of 1920, was 191,601. The federal estimate July 1, 1923, was 204,382. The latest school census taken in Omaha gives an estimate of 209,000. The colored population is above 13,000. THE MONITOR YOU WERE RIGHT. THE MAN YOU SEEN LOOKED IN THE WINDOW WAS A DEFECTIVE SENT BY THE MAN WHAT INJURED YOU TO SEE HOW YOU WAS! YES AND HE'S SENDING HIS OWN DOCTOR UP TO LOOK HE OVER TOO! YES. SIR! SO WHERE YA ARE ENH! JEEL GO JUST AS FEAR AS YOU LIKE! WELL, HURRY AND LOOK ME OVER AND BEEW WHAT MY INJURIES IS- IF THAT FELLER WHAT HIT ME WANTS TO KNOW HOW BAD I MUST JUST BREAK ME AND DRAFT AGUE BOUT IT- BUT- IM THE PLUMBER! The Colored Commercial Club of Omaha has as its objectives the development of commercial and industrial enterprises among our people and the promotion of civic and social enterprises that advance the public welfare. The largest work it is doing at this time is that which falls under the department of the Free Employment Bureau. Finding honorable and remunerative employment for our people is a very important and essential phase of welfare work. The report of the Commissioner for January shows suggestive facts that will repay careful study. The total number of applicants was 659 of whom 391 were men and 268 women. During the first five days of January there were 90 applicants, 58 men and 32 women; while during the last five days of the month, from the 25th to the 31st, the number of applicants had risen to 157, 82 men and 75 women, the ratio of men and women being nearly equal. This would indicate that many husbands being out of employment and unable to get work, their wives sought work to help keep the wolf from the door. The number given employment thru the Bureau was 87, or a little above 13 per cent of the number applying. Of this number 31 were males and 56 females. The men placed were as follows: cooks, 1; janitors and porters 3; laborers Missouri Pacific Round house 20; handy men 5; truck drivers 1; delivery boys 1. The classification of the women given employment includes cooks 7; chamber maids 12; house maids 23; waitresses 14. Among other activities are the Boy Scouts under Dr. Craig Morris. Information has been supplied to Disabled Veterans of the World War as to how and where to receive compensation and vocational training; and to business interests and individuals seeking facts concerning the population and other matters. The public should become better acquainted with the activities of the Colored Commercial Club. OUR UNIVERSITIES AND WORLD PROBLEMS Today we hear much and witness great agitation regarding racial equality, industrial reorganization, the justification of war, and the evangelization of the world. Realizing that these important issues are far from solution we often wonder who or what factor will be responsible for an evolution (for we cannot hope for a revolution in such social questions) which will ultimately make possible the realization of the ideals for which we have all looked in vain. It has often been said that the advancement and salvation of the world is in the hands of the youth of the world. In accordance with this belief, an organization of college students known as the "Student Volunteers" was organized by Mr. Robert P. Wilder thirty-seven years ago. The prime purpose of this movement is to challenge college students to take up foreign mission work. An inter-national student volunteer convention is held every four years. The last such convention was held in Indianapolis during Christmas holidays. Seven thousand delegates from the ends of the earth met to consider the questions mentioned in the first of this article. In order that more students may be challenged by these vital issues, state conventions of a similar nature are held each year. The Nebraska State Student Volunteer Conference was recently held at Wesleyan University on February 15, 16, 17. The University of Omaha had a delegation of seventeen students attending the state conference. It may be said with candor and yet with emphasis that Miss Lucile Bivens and Miss Cecilia Starks of the Omaha delegation were the only Negroes at the conference. However, the white delie- gates from Omaha University are proud of their colored gisters; for, in the estimation of the writer they were responsible in a large measure for the success of the convention as regards the discussion upon the question of racial equality. Miss Bivens made a stirring appeal at the convention in behalf of the Negro. It is useless to spend time here in discussing a question with which the reader is already thoroughly acquainted. However, to prove that white people who are broadminded and of the right spirit want racial equality, Miss Bivens may be quoted as follows: "I have lived in Omaha for five years and have never felt at home; but, in the three days I have been with you folks at this convention you have made me feel as though I were as white as you. In fact, it would have been necessary for me to look in a mirror to see if I were black or not. I know that you folks regard me as a sister for I have slept in white people's homes, I have eaten at the same tables with you, and I have felt free to associate with you at all times. It gives me joy to know that there are some white folks who judge us as Christ would; who do not disregard human personality and judge us as inferior because our skin happens to be darker than their own." It was the consensus of opinion at the convention that the Negro should not be pitted for he is capable of the same accomplishments as the white when living under proper environment; but, that the white race on the other hand should be ashamed of the Christianity which it has practiced. So, there are many broadminded and non-prejudiced whites who are awaiting the day when they can take their black brothers by the hand and say, "We are glad that you have at last obtained total emancipation." When the question of race equality is settled somewhat, the other questions will in a large measure be solved. Briefly, it may be stated that five ways were advanced for the solution of war. They were as follows: Preparation as a means of preventing war, disarmament, education, world organization (League of Nations and World Court), and pacifist. But, we must all first realize before we can ever hope to solve these questions that we are brothers and sisters, that we are all the children of God and that we must obey his commands. JOE HOUSTON, Leader of University of Omaha Delegates. N. A. A. C. P. HOLDS BI-MONTHLY MEETING The Advancement Association Is Favored by an Eloquent and Inspiring Address on Lincoln by Ator- ney John Adams. The Omaha Branch of the N. A. A. C. P. held its regular bi-monthly meeting last Sunday afternoon at the Anti-Lynching Fund Campaign Headquarters in the Jewell building, Twenty-fourth and Grant streets. The president presided. An eloquent and admirable address based on the life of Abdaham Lincoln was delivered bp Attorney John Adams, who was given a vote of thanks for his inspiring words. Brief remarks on Frederick Douglas were made by Rev. John Albert Williams and Dunbar's poem on Douglas was read by Mrs. S. M. Wilkinson. In addition to the set program important business was dispatched among these being the reference to the Committee on Education for investigation the report of alleged derogatory remarks made in the presence of her pupils by a teacher in one of the public schools. Report was made by the chairman of the committee in charge of the drive for the Anti-Lynching Fund. It was decided to meet weekly during the drive. In accordance with this resolution the N. A. A. C. P. will meet next Sunday afternoon at 4 o'clock at the same place. Public is invited. Remit for your paper now. OMAHA, NEBRASKA, FRIDAY, FEBRUARP 22, 1924 KLAVER CANDIDATE FOR COUNTY ASSESSOR A Magnetic, Energetic and Well-Qualified Young Republican, Who Has Served as Deputy Four Years Do you recognize him? This is S. E. Klaver, the young republican who filed for County Assessor, subject to the will of the voters at the primaries April 8. Mr. Klaver, whom many Monitor readers will recognize from his picture, has a wide and favorable acquaintance among our people in this city. He is a self-made young man, who is well-qualified for the position which he seeks. For some years he was a proficient clerk in the County Treasurer's office, and for the past four years has been Deputy Assessor, in which position he has made good, and is therefore thoroughly convers- ant with the duties of the important office for which he is a candidate. If the electorate of Omaha are looking for one fully qualified for County Assessor, then Mr. Klaver's nomination and election are assured. Several clubs have been organized to further Mr. Klaver's candidacy. Many friends, among whom he numbers many colored people, are enthusiastically boosting for him. Mr. Klaver solicits the votes of all. If you have not been a booster for Sam Klaver for County Assessor get busy at once among your friends and keep it up until everything is over but the shouting. Here is the slogan: "Klaver for County Assessor." SCHLAIFER TO MEET "ASSASSIN"SIMONICH NEXT FRIDAY NIGHT Battling Monroe, Colored Light-heavy Will Attempt Come-back in the Eyes of the Fans. Meets Chuck Lambert 30 BIG ROUNDS OF FIGHTING On the evening of Friday, February 29th, Morrie Schlaifer "Omaha's Fighting Fool," will meet one of the most severe tests of his career when he meets U. S. Joe Simonich, of Butte, Montana, known as "The Assassin," in a red hot ten-round go. Simonich is one tough, rugged fighter as he so aptly demonstrated to Schlaifer last summer in Council Bluffs, where he decidedly beat Morrie at his own game of "give and take 'em." In the Blue Book of Boxers Simonich is rated as one of the toughest nuts to crack in the game today, and fans can be assured that he will make the little party very interesting for the slugging Jew. It is rumored that Billie Uvick. Schlaifer's old trainer will second the Montana lad. In the semi-windup, Battling Monroe, colored light-heavy will take a crack at Chuck Lambert of St. Paul, and as both of these boys are slug- gers with comparatively little science, a good battle can be presumed. Ace Hudkins, Lincoln, lightweight champ of the state, will meet Rusty Jones of St. Paul in their 10-round go. Jones has had 18 fights and won 15 by the K. O. route and won 3 decisions. Watch 'im Ace. In a 6-round preliminary Red Wilson and Jack Shafer, local middles will clash. Both are comers who fight toe to toe. This is a very well balanced card and as it is given by Bennie Boyle of the Nonpareil club, it is a guaranteed genuine fight. Bennie puts on real fights, no frames or set-ups. Boyle has a real reputation to sustain. Tickets are now on sale at popular prices $3, $2 and $1, plus tax. EDITOR R. L. VANN NAMED AS ALTERNATE DELEGATE Pittsburgh, Pa., Feb. 22.—Among the nomination petitions to place upon the ballot for the primary election April 22, the names of candidates slated by leaders of the State Republican organization for delegates and alternates to the Republican National Convention, received by the local Register of Wills from Republican State Chairman W. Harry Baker, was the name of Robert L. Vann, editor of the Pittsburgh Courier. ILLINOIS UNEMPLOYMENT HIGHEST IN YEARS—INFLUX OF NEGROES CAUSE Chicago, Ill., Feb. 22.—(Preston News Service.)—Unemployment in Illinois attained its highest proportions during January than any time in years according to a report recently made public by the state department of labor. There were throughout the state 166 persons registered for each 100 places reported vacant. Involuntary idleness is worse than at any time during 1923. It is explained that the abnormal increase in the supply of labor and consequent unemployment comes from four sources: Farm hands attracted by higher city wages; unemployed miners from Illinois and adjoining states; influx of large numbers of Negroes from the South and immigration of Mexican laborers. The report shows that industries throughout the state are operating six per cent above normal. JACK JOHNSON'S WIFE SUES FOR DIVORCE Ney York, Feb., 22.—(Preston News Service.)—John Arthur Johnson, former heavyweight champion of the world, was sued in the Supreme Court here Thursday by his white wife, Lucille Florence Johnson, for divorce. The action, undefended, was speedily tried before Justice Wasservogel, who reserved decision. Johnson's marital affairs, which were indirectly responsible for his dehronment from his position as world champion, have kept him in hot water and an unfavorable lime light for years, and the granting of the decree, if it is granted, will mark the closing chapter of one of the most unique, humiliating and disgusting, to a certain extent, love affairs in this country's history. RACE MAN TO GO WITH PIRATES AS TRAINER TO CALIFORNIA Pittsburgh, Pa., Feb. 22.—Preston News Service.)—When the Pittsburgh Pirates stepped "off" on their first leg of the trip to California Saturday there were accompanied by George Aston, colored trainer, who has been with the team since 1910. Aston is one of the best known men in baseball, as a trainer, and it is his efficient work which has gone far to making the Pittsburgh team known as the best conditioned club in the majors. Of the 1,855 colored school teachers in Tennessee, 1,497 are females. While Number 450 LINFER ASSAILS KLAN, PRAISES N. A. A. C. P. OVER THE RADIO In a Lincoln's Birthday address, broadcasted by station WJAR, one of the most powerful radio broadcasting stations in the country, Robert W. Bagnall, Director of Branches of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, sent the Association's message out from Providence, Rhode Island. Mr. Bagnall's subject was: "How to Preserve the Spirit of Lincoln in American Life," and his address was part of a one-hour program arranged by the N. A. A. C. P. Mr. Bagnall pointed out that the Emancipator had stood for equal opportunity and equal justice to all. As against this broad spirit of tolerance, the Ku Klux Klan had banded itself together, not to obtain more rights for its members, but to deny rights to others. On the other hand, the N. A. A. C. P., composed of white and colored people was working in the spirit of Abraham Lincoln, for the rights of all people irrespective of race, or creed or color. Following his address Mr. Bagnall has received a letter from Thomas W. Bicknell, of Providence, age 90 years, who heard the radio address and writes: "You gave us an amazingly strong, clear and comprehensive address today at Providence, by radio. I cheered but you did not hear. "In 1860 I was a student in Brown University and a member of the General Assembly of Rhode Island. My first speech was to open all schools in Rhode Island to Negro children. In 1863 all schools were opened by Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation. My life has stood four square with your purposes and arguments. The day of Deliverance is not far off." RIALTO MUSIC SHOP RAPIDLY EXPANDING Recently Purchased Gigantic Stock of Records and Sonora Phonographs and Has Opened Two New Stores Within Year The recent purchase by the Rialto Music Shop, 1416 Douglas street, of the entire stock of 30,000 records and two carloads of Sonora phonographs, carried by Lee, Coit Andresen, has called public attention to the rapid expansion and development of this enterprising and progressive firm. Beginning only a few years ago with a comparatively small stock, by strict attention to business and courteous treatment of all patrons, Mr. Joe Himmelstine has pushed this popular music shop to the fore. So rapidly has the business grown that less than a year ago a branch house was opened at Twenty-fourth and N street to supply the South Side trade, and now the Rialto has taken over the Phonograph department in Hayden Bros Store, where they have just placed on sale at phenomenally low prices, the entire stock of Sonora Phonographs and 30,000 records. The Rialto Music Shop enjoys and appreciates a large patronage from our people. Among other things it has featured from the outset records by artists of our race CAREFUL DISHWASHING NECESSARY TO HEALTH Columbus, O., Feb. 22.—(Preston News Service.)—According to Prof. Faith Lanman, of Ohio State University, instructor in Home Economics, careful dishwashing, sometimes regarded as mental, is one thing on which depends much of a person's chance to live to a ripe old age. Miss Lanman says she has made many experiments in connection with home economics and finds that throat bacteria on practically every dish that had been hand-washed in soapy water without rinsing. She says that dishes should be scraped, then washed in soapy water as hot as the hands can stand and then rinsed in boiling hot water to kill the bacteria germs. risner BUT- M THE PLUMBER! GROWING THANK YOU Vol. IX—No. 34 PRIORITY RACIAL EQUALITY DEMONSTRABLE— SAYS GOVERNOR Sir Sydney Oliver, Newly Appointed Secretary of State for India, Speaks from Close Observation EXPERIENCE IN WEST INDIES Recognition of Merit and Equality Makes Negro Valuable Helper Toward Good Social London, England, Feb. 22—Sir Sydney Oliver, newly appointed secretary of state for India, is a believer of racial equality for white, black and red men. Speaking on the strength of the experience which he gained during his colonial service in the West Indies, and especially in Jamaica, which dependency he administered as Captain General for close upon fourteen years, he writes in his new book, "White Capital and Colored Labor." "There is no aristicial or conventional disqualification whatever to be any Jamaican, of Negro or mixed race, from occupying any position for which he is intellectually qualified in any department of the social life of the island, including public service. Black Men Judges "Many colored men are magistrates of petty sessions. More than one holds the office of custosfi that is to say of chief magistrate of a group of parishes; more than one holds or has held stipendary magistracies under the government. These positions they filled with credit. According to their professional position, they associate with white residents on precisely the same terms as persons of pure European extraction." The recognition of this equality works in the direction of making the Negro a conscious helper toward good social order, whereas Americans, according to Sir Spdney, by insisting continually on the inferiority of the black man, have spurred him into violent resistance and called forth some of his worse faults. As an illustration of this, he calls attention in his book to the number of crimes perpetrated in America that are laid at the door of the Negro and which are usually dealt with by lynch law. No. Apprehension Felt "Now, the fact is," writes Sir Sydney, "that in the British West Indies assaults by black or colored men on white women or children are altogether unknown. No apprehension of them whatever troubles society. I say this as an administration officer familiar with the judicial statistics, as a resident familiar with all parts of Jamaica and all classes of its population, as the head of a household of women and girls who have frequented the suburbs of Kingston and who have lived for weeks and months in the remote country districts with neither myself nor any other white man within call. Any resident in Jamaica will tell the same storp. "A young white woman can walk alone in the hills or to Kingston in daylight or dark, through popular settlements or exclusively black or colored folks, without encountering anything but friendly salutations from man and woman. Single ladies may hire a carriage and be driven by Negroes all over the island without trouble or molestation. Offenses against women and children come into the courts. But they are not against white women and children. Whatever may be the cause, it is an indisputable fact that Jamaica and every other British West Indian island is as safe for white women to go about in if not safer, than any European country with which I am acquainted." Pursuant to plans approved by the Bishop of the Dioceese the subject of Near East Relief will be presented in an address by a special speaker at the Church of St. Philip the Deacon Sunday morning at 11 o'clock. Offerings and pledges will be taken for this worthy cause. The services will be at the usual hous: Holy communion 7:50 a. m.; church school and missionary program 10; morning prayer 11; evening prayer and confirmation instruction at 8 o'clock. A. E. Anderson, manager of the Paxton Hat Works, 1607% Parnam street, has just returned from a visit to Sioux City, Ia. THE MONITOR A WEEKLY NEWSPAPER 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 at Omaha, Nebraska, under the Act of March 3, 1879. THE REV. JOHN ALBERT WILLIAMS. Editor W. W. MOSELY, Lincoln, Neb. Associate Editor LUCINDA W. WILLIAMS. Business Manager B. S. SUTTON. Circulation Manager SUBSCRIPTION RATES, $2.00 A YEAR; $1.25 MONTHS; 75c 3 MONTHS Advertising Rates Furnished Upon Application Address, The Monitor, Postoffice Box 1204, Omaha, Neb. Telephone WEBster 4243 Citizenship Rights Not to Be Abridged 1. All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the 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. POLITICS is the science and art of government or the administration of public affairs. Government has as its object the well-being of mankind. Its purpose is the maintenance of right and justice. The origin of government is from above, is of divine origin. "The powers that be are ordained of God." This is equally true whether human government exists as a monarchy or a republic; whether invested in a royal succession or in rulers chosen of the people. In a republic the government is "of the people, by the people and for the people." Therefore in a republic every citizen is in duty bound to be a politician, to take his part in politics. There needs to be plain teaching on this subject. And it must be clearly understood at the outset that the State is, as we have already said, a divine institution of divine origin, existing for the maintenance of right and justice. It comes into existence, or becomes manifested, by an evolutionary process, if you please, just as soon as the interests of men in the administration of justice becomes powerful enough to constrain them to enforce and protect the right at all costs. Such administration of justice is for the insurance and safe-guarding of that liberty in which alone lies the possibility of the free and full development of personality, the protection of property and freedom of thought and worship. These are precious rights. If they are to be guaranteed to us by the State, it must be plain that it is a religious duty for every citizen to interest himself in the public welfare. This means to take part in politics. Every Christian man, every upright citizen should be willing to assume his political obligations, not simply as a voter, but filling office if he have the ability and qualifications for such public service. The bulwark of our government is to be found in the recitude of our legislators and administrators. If good men decline to enter municipal and political life on the ground that they will get their character besmirched in the mire of politics and leave these duties to the venial where will the right type of representatives come from? A thoughtful writer has truthfully said, "The true duty of the Christian man is not to forsake municipal and political life because it is corrupt, but to carry into it the spirit of Jesus Christ. He must do his part to secure for his fellow-countrymen all those blessings which a nation, justly and efficiently governed, alone can secure for them." He is absolutely right. Political activity, political interest, intelligent and conscientious, is a patriotic duty. To stand aloof, in a self-righteous attitude, from these spheres of public service, to refuse from fear of peculiar temptations to take part in shaping the polity of the city, state and nation is false in theory and indefensible in practice. SCRAPS OF PAPER THERE was great indignation expressed not many years ago because certain treaties were regarded as "mere scraps of paper," the provisions of which were not to be seriously regarded as binding either in law or in morals. The United States, however, has small room for indignation on this score so long as she permits her Constitution to be regarded as a mere "scrap of paper" by millions of her own citizens. For example, Article XIV, CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES, expressly and in unequivocal language, defines those who are citizens of the United States, and expressly forbids any state to make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges pr immunities of citizens of the United States, and yet there are several states in the Union which have made and enforce laws abridging the privileges and immunities of loyal American citizens solely upon the ground of color. Moreover, there is hardly a state in the Union where citizens of color do not have to submit to an abridgment of their citizenship rights. The government does nothing about it. If this is not permitting her POLITICS naturalized in the United States, on thereof, are citizens of the state wherein they reside. No law which shall abridge the citizens of the United States; nor person of life, liberty, or prop-law, nor deny to any personal protection of the laws. Constitution to be regarded as a meaningless 'scrap of paper," we know not what it is. SHORT MEMORIES WASN'T it Mark Twain who said, "The American people never remember anything but the stock quotations which they read in the newspaper the night before?" He wasn't very far wrong judged by the indignation which ranks in the breasts of certain Southern democratic senators over the disclosures of the TeaPot Dome Oil Scandal. They have forgotten all about the War Scandals, notorious under a democratic regime, by which the Government was robbed of millions of dollars. Betrayal of public trust is equally wrong in either republican or democrat. Neither party has a monopoly in this matter, and members of each party should help cleanse the Augean stables without trying to make political capital out of their task. REGISTRATION OUR people in this community should see to it that they are properly registered so they can vote at the primaries in April. It should be seen to that our people get out their full voting strength. Men and measures should be carefully studied and every voter should vote according to his light and convictions. The Omaha Post Office handles approximately 158,000,000 letters, sells $2,800,000 worth of stamps and for- S. E. KI Four Years Experiec Primaries Four Years Experiece as Deputy Assessor Primaries April 8th Republican Candidate For COUNTY ASSESSOR 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. 258; N. W. 718." Charles Unitt who points to his record as County Commissioner with commendable pride has filed for renomination. Charley is a rock-ribbed republican and proud of the fact. Whatever else his political opponents and enemies, if he has any of the latter, can say, about him, they all admit that no fault can be found with him as to strict and conscientious discharge of his duty. He is always on the job. Mr. Unitt stands upon the same platform upon which he was elected before: "A reduction of taxes to the lowest possible degree, conditioned upon sound, economical business-like administration of the affairs of the county." Mr. Unitt represents the Fifth Commissioner District which comprises practically all of the Second, Third and Tenth Wards. It will be of interest to our people to learn that since his incumbency Mr. Unitt has secured the advantages of the Widow's Pension for eighteen deserving widows of our race who are thus enabled to provide for their children. RICHARD L. METCALF HEADS REAL ESTATE FIRM Richard L. Metcalfe, who for the past three years has been in charge of the advertising department of the Brandeis Store, and who for years was prominent in literary and newspaper work and also served as governor of the Panama Canal zone, has become president of the Metcalfe Real Estate Company which will specialize in building moderate priced homes within the reach of the masses. There is a great demand for such homes in Omaha and this firm has an excellent field. Any enterprise that Richard L. Metcalfe has anything to do with is absolutely on the square and those who deal with this firm can absolutely count on a square deal. "Ted" Metcalfe, a young man of the same high principles as his father, is secretary of the company. Building operations will be in charge of Joe Shaver and the sales department will be headed by Leroy Gebris and Ted Pickin. The company's offices are on the first floor of the Saunders-Kennedy building, Nineteenth and Farmam. The Monitor predicts for this firm well-deserved success. PERRY IS WORTH $8,000,000 Atlanta, Ga., Feb. 22.—Herman E. Perry, president of the Standard Life Insurance Co., chairman of two bank corporations, president of 11 other corporations has an income of $75,000. Assets of his companies total $13,000,000, and Mr. Perry is easily worth $8,000,000. He started life as attendant in a Turkish bath house and now carries $1,000,000 insurance on his own life. Omaha has no slums or tenements. E FOR LAVER ce as Deputy Assessor s April 8th CONSUMERS Coal & Supply Co. AT-9146. "Dealers in Good Coal." AT-9146. The Genuine and Highest Grade of Franklin County, Ill. A Coal for Every Purpose. Clean, Hot, Long Lasting Small Egg Size, per ton... $9.50 Large Egg Size, per ton $10.00 Large Lump Size, per ton $10.50 This Coal Needs No Introduction An Excellent Grade of Perry County, Ill. An Economical Fuel for the Thrifty Good Heat—Ideal for Furnace Lump Size, per ton ... $8.50 Large Nut Size, per ton... $7.50 Small Nut Size, per ton... $7.00 An Opportunity for Money Saving Deliveries Made to All Parts of Greater Omaha THE MONITOR NEWSLETS Texas has two colored postmistresses. Native diggers at the tomb of King Tutankhamen received 12 cents a day. Mr. James H. Maxwell, of Red Bank, N. J., conducts a modern grocery store and butcher shop. In the land of Lilliput the clans are engaged in their quadrennial fight over the question of leadership. Dr. S. A. Ware, a prominent physician of Springfield, Illinois, is a candidate for the State Legislature. In each 1,000 colored persons between 5 and 20 years of age, 540, as compared with 670 whites, attend school. W. L. Porter, Editor of The East Tennessee News, was recently elected to serve on the Knox County Republi can Executive Committee. The New Age, of Hopkinsville, Ky., is asking if there is a Negro Ku Klux Klan organization in that city. In Houston, Texas, the dentists have a local dental society which meets weekly and is opened with prayer—we hope for the patients. A successful new business enterprise in Chicago is the Chemical Products Corporation, manufacturers of coal tar disinfectants, fly sprays and disinfectant powders. Just because a crack has been found in the lid of King Tut's coffin, an effort is being made to prove that undertakers have been grafting for at least 3,300 years. According to the Star of Zion, official organ of the A. M. E. Zion Church, there are about thirty ministers in the race for the bishopric. The Colorado Statesman announces, as another progressive step in Negro business, that a firm is to build a modern building and garage in Denver. New York, Feb. 22.—Representative Johnson speaking here recently on restricting immigration declared that 200 years from now there will be no difference between races in America. He gave figures to prove that 10,000,000 Negroes are being absorbed by the white race. So he thinks. CONSU Coal & S AT-9146. "Dealers in St. Louis, Mo., Feb. 22.—(By the Associated Negro Press.) The graduating class of the Summer Teacher's College this year numbered thirty-one. The Class orations dealt with the subject "Some Occupations of Moral Education" and music was furnished by the Junior College students. Prof. Frank L. Williams is the Principal. The January graduates from Summer High School numbered seventy. The orations were based on the subject, "The Wisdom of Our American Poets." Prof. Williams is principal of Sumner, one of the most prominent High Schools of the country. ALLEN CHAPEZ A.M.E. CHURCH O. J. Burckhardt, Pastor Sunday was Allen Day and it was observed with appropriate services and exercises. In the morning the pastor preached on Richard Allen, His Life and Accomplishments. At 8 p. m. the program included short addresses the Rev. P. M. Harris, S. E. Gross and J. H. Wakefield; musical numbers by Mrs. Sarah Jones, Ruth and Muriel Redd and Master Valeria Johnson; interesting papers by Mrs. Louvetta Busch and Della Jones and selections by the junior choir. Omaha spent $13,000,000 for new homes and buildings in 1923. THE NEW WASHINGTON MARKET 1201 No. 24th St. New phone Web. 6390 For quality and quick service, call us and get our prices. You will be surprised and satisfied. Free Delivery anywhere in the city. UMERS Supply Co. Good Coal." AT-9146. An Excellent Grade of Perry County, Ill. An Economical Fuel for the Thrifty Good Heat—Ideal for Furnace Lump Size, per ton ... $8.50 Large Nut Size, per ton... $7.50 Small Nut Size, per ton... $7.00 An Opportunity for Money Saving Parts of Greater Omaha First-Class Modern Furnished Room -1702 No. 26th St. Web. 4769. Mra L. M. Bentley Erwin. BUY WHERE YOU CAN SAVE MONEY Ladies Ready Made Dresses Millinery Hair Goods Notions Gents Furnishings Your Patronage is Solicited Mrs. H. J. Crawford and Sons 2208 No. 24th Street WATERS BARNHART PRINTING CO. Ladies' Comforts, pair - - - 69c Children's Hose, pair - - - 10c Plenty Bargains for All Crounse Bootery 1514 No. 24th St. EAGLE MIKADO 174-174 EAGLE MIKADO 174-174 The YELLOW PENCIL with the RED BAND EAGLE PENCIL CO. NEW YORK, U.S.A. No.174 MADE BY THE LARGEST PRINT FACTORY IN THE WORLD PATRONIZE THE STATE FURNITURE CO. Corner 14th and Dodge Streets Tel. JACKSON 1317 Headquarters for BRUNSWICK Phonographs and Records Real Estate at Bottom Prices on Small Payments Phone WEbster 4810 Real Estate & Investments Insurance and Loans 2855 Ohio St., Omaha, Neb. FRANKLIN THEATRE 24th and Franklin SEE YOUR FAVORITE PICTURE HERE THE BEST PICTURES AT ALL TIMES PLAIN SEWING AND DRESS- MAKING Mrs. N. W. Ware 2863 Binney St. Webster 6613 EMERSON'S LAUNDRY The Laundry That Suits All 1301 No. 24th St. Web. 0820 WM. LEWIS C. GLOVER Phone WE.2324 Phone WE.2255 North Side Coal & Express Co. BY BASKET OR TON 2014 No. 24th St., Omaha, Neb. Office Phone WEbster 4731 Why Not Let Us Do Your SHOE REPAIR WORK Best material, reasonable prices. ALL WORK GUARANTEED BENJAMIN & THOMAS Phone Web. 5084-1415 No. 24th 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 PHONE JACKSON 0684 E. A. NIELSEN UPHOLSTERING CO. CABINET SHOP-FURNITURE REPAIR AND REFINISHING Box Spring and Mattress Work 1913-15 Cuming St., Omaha, Nebr. NEBRASKA Potato Market Why Pay More? Early Ohio, bu..... $1.25 Best Jonathan Apples box ..... 2.00 California Oranges ..... .25 Fresh cabbage at all times 3½ cents lb. 2018 N. 24th Web. 4767 THOROUGHLY worthy used furniture 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. nt's VIM Local and Personal Happenings WE PRINT THE NEWS WHILE IT IS NEWS E. F. Morearty, Lawyer, 700 Peters Trust building, Jackson 3841 or Harney 2156. Mrs. M. F. Singleton who has been ill with the grippe has recovered. Harold Jones of Lincoln was an Omaha visitor Sunday. He attended the birthday party given for Miss Gladys E. Brown. Mrs. George A. Litman, 2215 Clark street, who has been ill for the past two months is able to be up around the house and hopes to be able to go out in the next few days. ASK YOUR MERCHANT OR THOSE FROM WHOM YOU BUY WHY HE DOES NOT ADVERTISE IN YOUR NEWSPAPER. Mrs. John Albert Williams returned Monday morning from Minneapolis, Minn., where she was called February 1 by the serious illness of her sister, Mrs. S. A. Steele, whom she left improving. Mrs. J. F. Smith and daughter Elaine returned Sunday morning from a three months' visit with relatives and friends in Baltimore, Md., and Brooklyn, N. Y. Mrs. George Watson, 2716 North Twenty-eighth avenue will be hostess for the Dames Club next Wednesday afternoon. Miss Etta Young, 5626 South 33rd street, president of the Mission Circle of Bethel Baptist church, entertained at breakfast Wednesday morning for Mrs. Myrtle Garner and Mrs. L. Gaston. Mrs. Cora M. Johnson was hurriedly called to Cleveland, Ohio, Tuesday night by the serious illness of her sister, Mrs. Clara Shepherd. Mrs. Louise Foster of 814 North Seventeenth street who has been ill at the Swedish Mission hospital has returned to her home much improved. She is grateful to her friends for their kindness shown her and for the fruit and flowers sent during her illness. H. K. Perry is serving on the jury in the District Court. Misses Lucille Rivers and Cecelia Starks, students at the Omaha University attended the students' conference held at Lincoln last week and report a pleasant and profitable session. Mrs. H. J. Pinkett was detained at home this week by an attack of the gripe. Mrs. Georgia Scott of 2409 Hamilton street entertained last Wednesday evening in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Hatch of New York, Mr. Hatch being a member of Farrell and Hatch who appeared last week at the World Theatre. Mrs. Fox of Springfield, Mass., shared honors. Covers were laid for sixteen guests. Mrs. M. E. Carlis of Chicago, Ill., is the guest of her sister, Mrs. H. J. Pinkett, 2218 North Twenty-fifth St. She is also a sister of Mrs. G. D. Gordon. Mrs. T. P. Mahammitt entertained at a card party at her residence, 2114 North Twenty-fifth street, on Friday night, complimentary to Miss Inez Gordon of Beatrice, Nebr., who left Saturday for home. Miss Edna M. Stratton, secretary of the North Side Branch of the Y. W. C. A. has been quite if this week. The Woman's Auxiliary of the Church of St. Philip the Deacon held its regular weekly meeting at the residence of Mrs. George Dixon, 2870 Pinkney street, last Thursday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Jasper E. Brown entertained at a birthday luncheon last Sunday afternoon, at their residence, 2883 Miami street, for their daughter Gladys E., who returned Sunday night to the state University at Lincoln. GIVES DEACONS DINNER The Rev. E. H. McDonald, D. D., popular pastor of Mt. Moriah Baptist Church entertained fourteen of his deacons and trustees at a sumptuous dinner at the parsonage, 2412 Corby street, Wednesday night. It was a most delightful affair in which good fellowship as well as choice vias reigned supreme. All who attended were loud in their praise of the genial host and gracious hostess. Mid-City Coal Rock Spring Lump.....$12.50 Old Ben Lump.....10.50 No. 1 Illinois Lump.....9.00 Illinois Lump and Egg.....8.50 Illinois Nut No. 1.....8.00 Colorado Lump.....9.75 Call Jackson 0115 or 0116 THE MUSEUM Our beautiful, modern funeral home provides every convenience and our experience qualifies us to render the service demanded when loved ones are called by death. YWCA NORTH SIDE BRANCH 22nd and Grant Streets EDNA M. STRATTON, Executive Sec'y AMERICAN LEGION TO STAGE UNIQUE SHOW "Powder River" Featuring and Caricaturing Wild West Days Will Supply Thrills Enough to Satisfy Most Exacting "Powder River," the big American Legion Jamboree, will be held on March 1st to March 8th at the Auditorium. It will be a fast and furious week of pleasure and entertainment, according to the Legion men in charge. "Bad Jim" Dahlman, the famous cow puncher, and his side-kick, "Mexican Joe" Koutsky, will be on hand to make things lively and with their six shooters, will try to control the town. The Red Dog Saloon will be the center of activities and "Big John" Hopkins, who drinks gasoline instead of water, will be in charge. The famous "Calamity Jane's" Palace will be the real gambling joint of the fair city of "Powder River." Games of old, as seen during the early Western days, will again be played. Such innocent pleasures as stud poker, faro bank, dice and roulett, will prevail at "Calamity Jane's" Palace. "There ain't much going on in 'Powder River' these days" said Razzberry Harry" Hough. "There was only two cuttin' scrapes and six shootin' during the past ten days. 'Honest Tom' Dennison was dealin' and a final pot had done simered down to Tom an' a pale faced stranger with a shifty eye that breezed into town some days before. Suddenly the lights went out and the shootin' started." But for the coming American Legion Show, "Powder River" will be made even tougher than this according to "Bad Jim." There will be fun every minute and each ticket purchaser will be provided with 5000 "smacks" in "Powder River" currency as soon as he enters the auditorium. This "Powder River" currency can be spent in having a good time dancing, gamblin', for soft drinks, sandwiches and in various other ways. Gilbert Jaffey's Music Masters will play for the dancing and everyone is assured of the fun incident to a visit to such a "lawless," liquor drinking, gun tootin', card playing community. There is bound to be plenty of excitement, for an election will be held to see who is Sheriff and Mayoress of "Powder River." "Powder River" is rich also. Two automobiles and other prizes totaling $4,000 will be given away. Don't forget the date, March 1st to March 8th. The American Legion will be the boss. WHITES OWN 78,000 ALABAMA FARMERS Birmingham, Ala., Feb. 22.—Over 78,000 of the 95,000 colored farmers in this State are tenants, according to the U. S. Department of Agriculture report. "They work under a bad system, the landlord controls their finance and practically owns the farmers, for they are never out of debt." Our beautiful, m our experience qual ones are called by de Jones 24th and Grant Sts. Webster 424 Washington, D. C., Feb. 22.—(Preston News Service.)—Monroe Glover Gregory, a first year student at Dumbar High School, won the second prize for the third and final contest week in the Washington Star's "best ney story" contest, it was announced last Thursday by the committee of judges, BILLY One of the principal comics lar Gayety twice daily all next w is an added feature of great mer J. M. M. Francis BILLY FOSTER the principal comics with "Nifties of '24" at the free daily all next week. Ben Meroff's fami ture of great merit. Advertising Talk One of the principal comics with "Nifties of '24" at the popular Gayetty twice daily all next week. Ben Meroff's famous band is an added feature of great merit. Advertising Talk A hen is not supposed to have Much common sense or tact, Yet every time she lays an egg She cackles forth the fact. A rooster hasn't got a lot Of intellect to show, But none the less most roosters have Enough good sense to crow. The mule, the most despised of beasts, Has a persistent way Of letting folks know he's around By his insistent bray. The busy little bees they buzz, Bulls bellow and cows moo, The watch dogs bark, the ganders quack, The doves and pigeons coo. The peacock spreads his tail and squacks, Pigs squeal and robins sing And even serpents know enough To hiss before they sting. But man, the greatest masterpiece That nature could devise, Will often stop and hesitate Before he'll advertise. Merchants who are wise And want our people's trade Use THE MONITOR to advertise And thus their fortune's made. ```markdown ``` home provides every convenience and der the service demanded when loved , Undertakers --- THE MONITOR ebster 4243 composed of editors of that paper. A check for $15, the amount of the second prize, was sent to young Gregory with the compliments of the managing editor. Gregory is 15 years old and the son of Prof. Gregory of Howard University. He is the second Dunbar High School student to win a prize in the contest. Miss Dorothy Maude Houston won the third prize for the first contest week. FOSTER with "Nifties of '24" at the popu- eek. Ben Meroff's famous band t. very convenience and remanded when loved rtakers Webster 1100 A. B. who was recently appointed to a clerkship in the office of Frank Dewey, County Clerk. TEACHES ON AFTER 55 YEARS Little Rock, Ark, Jan 31.—Mrs. Charlotte E. Stevens is still teaching in the Gibbs high school here after fifty-five consecutive years of work. She is 70 years old and has six grown children. H. A. CHILES & CO. FUNERAL DIRECTORS AND LICENSED EMBALMERS Chapel Phone, Web. 7133 Res. Phone, Web. 6349 1839 No. Twenty-fourth St. Aches and Pains Quickly Relieved by JATH'S CAMPHORUB COMPOUND Apply hot wet towel and then rub parts with the magic Camphorub All Good Drug Stores Bonds Furnished to Reliable Persons NOTARY PUBLIC IN OFFICE PHONES: Res., Web. 6613; Office, At. 5104 Res. 2863 Binney St. NOAH W. WARE ATTORNEY and COUNSELOB AT LAW HOURS: 9 A. M. to 12:00 Noon; 1:80 P. M. to 5:30 P. M. Kaffir Blk. 817 No. 16th St. Omaha Phones: — Office, WE. 3567; Res., WE. 3888 JOHN ADAMS Attorney and Counsellor-at-Law Practice in all Courts, State and Federal 1516 N. 24th St., Omaha, Neb. NO. 333 Nemo $3 SELF-REDUCING CORSET Good News for Stout Women Nemo Self-Reducing No. 333 is a real bargain. It has a low top and medium skirt. Made in dur- able pink or white coutt; sizes 24 to 36 and costs only $3.00. If your dealer can't get it, send name, address, size and $3.00. 'll send the corset. New York Institute 120 E. 106th, New York (Dept. 9) HILL-WILLIAMS DRUG COMPANY FOUNTAIN PENS—STATIONERY CIGARS and CANDY Eastman Kodaks and Supplies 2402 Cuming Street Why We Recommend 69 Consider this picture. It shows a house of the older type it is true, but it can't show you the interior which consists of five nice rooms with a store room upstairs. Every room well lighted, clean and well kept and modern except the furnace. The lot is unusually large being 60x124. There is a garage. What more could you ask for $2600 terms asked $300 down, $25 a month. If you can't quite handle the first payment come in or phone us anyhow. Office is open until 9 p. m. 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Company MORS St. Atlantic 8380 9 3 4 4 AN & BRYANT NSELORS-AT-LAW 17th and Farnam Streets baska ery Market ATS, VEGETABLES AND MEATS TRIAL Deal Service DEVERY UPHOLSTERING OF ALL KINDS Upholstering Co. 2115 Cuming Ja. 0461 SICK SHIRTS OON AVED SHIRT HOSPITAL HOME CAFE temporarily closed for repairs. Watch for Big Opening American and Chinese Dishes 2412 Lake St. Web. 2615 Web. 4509 2523 N. 24th St. E. DORN Locksmith Locks, Keys of all descrip- tions. Phone us, fit keys or repair locks at your home. SEEDS OF KNOWN QUALITY Flower, Grass and Garden Seeds Bulbs, Hardy Perennials Poultry Supplies See Us for Your Fresh Cut Flowers Always on Hand Stewart's Seed Store 119 No. 16th St.—Opponite Postoffice — JA ckson 0877 For Sickness & Accident Insurance Call AUGUSTUS HICKS Tel. Webster 6488 9718 Miami St. With Bankers Accident Insurance Co. PAGE THREE Phone Atlantic 0883 Overstuffed Furniture Made to Order Visiting Hours 8:00 a. m. to 9:00 p. m. NORTH SIDE BAZAAR and WOMEN'S EXCHANGE 2114 N. 24th St. Announcement