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RACE REALIZING POLITICAL POWER LIFTING LIFT TOO $2.00 a Year—5 Cents a Copy RACE RACE EFFECTIVELY USES ITS BALLOT IN LATE CAMPAIGNS Have Proven Decisive Factor in Election of Desirable Candidates in Several Important Cities REALIZING POLITICAL POWER Demanding Square Deal and Equal Privileges as American Citizens in Return for His Chicago, Ill.—That Negroes are awakening to the fact that the ballot is the most effective weapon with which to fight for their rights, is shown by the almost nationwide interest being taken in registering and voting as demonstrated in the 1927 municipal elections in various parts of the country. Beginning with the Chicago election, which stirred the whole United States and continuing through the Los Angeles election held May 3, the Hot Springs, Arkansas election about the same time, to Raleigh, North Carolina election of the same date, Negroes have played an important part in putting over the successful candidates. In each instance the Negro citizens have used their votes to combat proposed, unjust legislation directed against them as campaign promises. Out on the coast, colored citizens were struggling to establish their right to the use of public amusement places and the municipal parks and swimming pools. Ane group fostered the idea of having separate parks, swimming pools and the like for colored people located in the districts most thickly populated by Negroes. The other held out promises of fair play and justice for all citizens. As Harry Lévette pointed out in an article in the Los Angeles Express, the thirty-six thousand Negro voters, lined up behind the latter group, and marched to the polls on election morning to cast their ballot for those in whom they had the most confidence. As in the Chicago election, the Negro's candidate won. Race Issue in Hot Springs Down in Hot Springs a battle was against a candidate for mayor whose record was considered unfair to colored people, and who had led the opposition to the location of a colored church. A form of segregation that did not heretofore obtain at the famous health resort. While interracial meetings could have been held and were held, the colored citizens realized that to protect themselves and their rights it would be necessary to keep the candidates out of office who proposed such unfavorable conditions. This they did with much effect. Raleigh Rivals Chicago The campaign in North Carolina's state capitol rivalled that of Chicago, in bitterness and in appeals to race prejudice. The candidates seeking to overthrow the administration played to the hoodlum element and held out glowing promises of complete control and power. The administration stood for justice to all citizens and an equal opportunity for all, that is, as far as such is available in the southern states. To the administratii went the Negro votes and the election. In Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, Philadelphia, and other cities above the "line," Negroes have for years played an important part in political campaigns and elections. To hold the position of a factor which must be recognized and dealt with, in politics in the south, is something new. A few Negroes perhaps have voted for many years but the scarcity of votes prevented the race from deriving any benefit from the election. The granting of suffrage to women, and the decision of the supreme court with reference to democratic primaries, have brought about a changed condition. Thousands of Negroes are struggling to THE MONITOR St. Louis, Mo.—(A. N. P.)—Aaron Malone had another mental collapse immediately following the settlement of his receivership suit last week, and was arrested in Springfield, Ill., where he was taken into custody because of his unbecoming conduct. When arrested, Malone said he was being driven crazy since his marital entanglements. Such utterance, according to persons who heard Malone, does not support the rumor that he was not satisfied with the terms of the receivership suit settlement. It was authoritatively learned that while Malone contended for a half-interest in the million-dollar Poro college, the money involved in the entire settlement did not exceed $50,000. Malone accepted as his part $9,000 and his attorneys were paid $35,000, according to information given by one of Mrs. Malone's attorneys. Malone was brought back to St. Louis by friends who found him in the Sangamon county jail. During the morning of last Thursday he had entered the home of a former St. Louis friend who was absent, and the friend's wife, who did not know Malone, called the police. In Springfield, Malone declared he did not know how he got there, but his St. Louis attorney, Edward W. Foristel, said that Malone had announced his intention of going to Springfield to live with a friend there for an indefinite period. A month ago, Malone injured himself by leaping through a first-story window at 4212 Cook avenue, where he was staying with a friend, R. C. Jackson, who explained Malone had been brooding over his domestic troubles. At City Hospital No. 2, where he was treated for cuts from window glass, physicians said he was in "an extremely nervous state," and recommended a rest. It is understood he will have to undergo a thorough examination by doctors. NATIONAL URBAN LEAGUE OFFERS AID TO SUFFERERS IN FLOODED DISTRICTS Help Offered to President Coolidge The National Urban League, through its executive secretary, Eugene Kinclek Jones, has offered the services of two of its trained executives for work among the colored sufferers in the flood area. This offer was made on May 5th through a telegram sent by Mr. Jones to President Coolidge and to which the president replied stating that the matter had been referred to the Red Cross for immediate action. Mr. Jones' telegram to President Coolidge follows: "Inasmuch as Negroes in the Mississippi flood area are a large proportion of the sufferers and the National Urban League with branches in forty-four cities is the outstanding Negro social service movement in America, we offer the federal government or the Red Cross through you the services of Jesse O. Thomas of Atlanta, Georgia. southern field secretary and T. Arnold Hill, director of industrial relations, to serve in any capacity in this crisis, determined by you or the Red Cross. These men have had many years of experience in social service activities." qualify, even under the most strict requirements for registration and when registered are going to the polls to cast their vote. In neither of the Southern cities mentioned did any racial trouble arise on account of the Negro voting. In many cases white men and women carried Negroes to the polls and peace and harmony obtained. This new day is welcomed by leaders and followers alike and the success in the past elections have given rise in some sections to the idea of an intensive campaign to force the "sleepy-heads" and those who say "well the election does not mean anything to me" to register and vote. OMAHA, NEBRASKA, FRIDAY, MAY 20, 1927 EDITORIAL Another sincere effort has so that we can make a concert for our people in the political. We believe this effort has been and representative mass meeting St. John's A. M. E. church. Amade by those calling the messented. If any group, faction or itself. Whatever anyone may honest and well-intentioned meet this city together in order that made for a more proportionation was the primary object of the roped, however, in the course of jobs in the educational and industry to secure and could undoubtedly action. It was pointed out by several frequently done, that those in the political field, hypocritically "if your people were not so did you want, but until you are unfear of offending one side or the subterfuge, because this rule is but it has effectively applied and disadvantage. It does look now, however, some sense, and are not going to tom inherited from slave times by flattery and cajolery, to have pitted against the other while it not expect all to agree, for the and that, but with the great men not be truthfully asserted that action impossible. The mass meeting Sunday was of our citizenship both in theitative bodies, like churches and thereof. Baptists, Methodists, Roman Catholics and others we Pythians, Elks, Tabors, Mosaicies attended the meeting. The Business and Professional Men' and the Roosevelt Post of the Aties were there. So it was asitative gathering as it was possible meeting was unanimous upon the opportunity for a united and interother positions. With this as the mittee of nine, seven men and representatives of the colored or the meeting. The committee has gone acco to carry out the work entrusted hours to making a survey of the procedure and has interviewed whom it is confidently believed people will be obtained. It play of the public utilities and publc the Nebraska Power company. Street Railway company. It is but with the honest intention of ple irrespective of their denom or fraternal relationship, but acity to satisfactorily fill the job ceives its duty to be to find a people as it can, and then fini woman who can fill the job.ficult task before it and that it body, but The Monitor sincere will secure results that will win lic. Other methods have failed ground. The time has come for after it in the right way. It is white citizen said not long ago city will unite and go persistent things they are undoubtedly e uncere effort has been made to use make a concerted effort to secure in the political, educational and in effort has been reasonably succe- nive mass meeting was held Sunday E. E. church. An honest and earl- calling the meeting to have a group, faction or class was exclu- ver anyone may say to the conti- nental-intentioned move to get the No- mer in order that an effective de- gree proportionate share of politi- cy object of the meeting. It subs- sists in the course of the discussion educational and industrial fields tha- nd could undoubtedly secure by sided out by several speakers, as T field, that those in position to grant field, hypocritically dodge behi- ne were not so divided we would until you are united we can't do one side or the other." Of course because this rule is not applied to the effectively applied in our case to get now, however, that we are be- ild are not going to continue to sub- from slave times of permitting tha- ncajolery, to have one little group the other while they enjoy the to agree, for there will still be the with the great mass of our people y asserted that our division renders meeting Sunday was representative hip both in the person of the hea- k churches and lodges, and in the ists, Methodists, Episcopalians, mas and others were there. Mason Tabors, Mosaic Templars and meeting. The Colored Comm- professional Men's club, the Medi- celt Post of the American Legion. So it was as nearly a 100 per- g as it was possible to get. The s- animous upon the one point that united and intelligent demand f With this as the prevailing se- seven men and two women, was of the colored citizens to carry tee has gone actively and intelli- ne work entrusted to it. It has ope- g a survey of the field, mapping has interviewed the city com- idently believed substantial reco- obtained. It plans to wait upon utilities and public service corpo- Power company, the Telephone company. It is animated by my nest intention of trying to get job of their denominational, non- relationship, but according to the a- rily fill the job available. The to be to find as many kinds of man, and then find and recommen- fill the job. It recognizes that are it and that it will not be able to Monitor sincerely believes that a results that will win the commendat- heds have failed and we, as a g time has come for united action. right way. It is absolutely true, aid not long ago, "If the colored and go persistently and intelligent undoubtedly entitled to, they Another sincere effort has been made to unite our people so that we can make a concerted effort to secure employment for our people in the political, educational and industrial fields. We believe this effort has been reasonably successful. A large and representative mass meeting was held Sunday afternoon at St. John's A. M. E. church. An honest and earnest effort was made by those calling the meeting to have all classes represented. If any group, faction or class was excluded, it excluded itself. Whatever anyone may say to the contrary, it was an honest and well-intentioned move to get the Negro citizens of this city together in order that an effective demand might be made for a more proportionate share of political jobs. This was the primary object of the meeting. It subsequently developed, however, in the course of the discussion that there were jobs in the educational and industrial fields that we ought to try to secure and could undoubtedly secure by united and intelligent action. It was pointed out by several speakers, as The Monitor has frequently done, that those in position to grant employment in the political field, hypocritically dodge behind the assertion, "if your people were not so divided we would give you what you want, but until you are united we can't do anything, for fear of offending one side or the other." Of course, this is only a subterfuge, because this rule is not applied to the other group, but it has been effectively applied in our case to our great loss and disadvantage. It does look now, however, that we are beginning to get some sense, and are not going to continue to submit to the custom inherited from slave times of permitting this man or that, by flattery and cajolery, to have one little group of our people pitted against the other while they enjoy the bacon. We do not expect all to agree, for there will still be this little faction and that, but with the great mass of our people united it cannot be truthfully asserted that our division renders just recognition impossible. The mass meeting Sunday was representative of the masses of our citizenship both in the person of the heads of representative bodies, like churches and lodges, and in the membership thereof. Baptists, Methodists, Episcopalians, Presbyterians, Roman Catholics and others were there. Masons, Oddfellows, Pythians, Elks, Tabors, Mosaic Templars and other fraternities attended the meeting. The Colored Commercial club, the Business and Professional Men's club, the Medical Association and the Roosevelt Post of the American Legion and like societies were there. So it was as nearly a 100 per cent representative gathering as it was possible to get. The sentiment of the meeting was unanimous upon the one point that the time was opportune for a united and intelligent demand for political and other positions. With this as the prevailing sentiment a committee of nine, seven men and two women, was elected as the representatives of the colored citizens to carry out the wishes of the meeting. The committee has gone actively and intelligently to work to carry out the work entrusted to it. It has devoted several hours to making a survey of the field, mapping out its plan of procedure and has interviewed the city commissioners from whom it is confidently believed substantial recognition for our people will be obtained. It plans to wait upon those in charge of the public utilities and public service corporations such as the Nebraska Power company, the Telephone company and Street Railway company. It is animated by no selfish desire but with the honest intention of trying to get jobs for our people irrespective of their denominational, non-denominational or fraternal relationship, but according to the applicant's ability to satisfactorily fill the job available. The committee conceive its duty to be to find as many kinds of jobs for our people as it can, and then find and recommend the man or woman who can fill the job. It recognizes that it has a difficult task before it and that it will not be able to please everybody, but The Monitor sincerely believes that this committee will secure results that will win the commendation of the public. Other methods have failed and we, as a group, have lost ground. The time has come for united action. We are going after it in the right way. It is absolutely true, as a prominent white citizen said not long ago, "If the colored people of this city will unite and go persistently and intelligently after many things they are undoubtedly entitled to, they can get them." EDITOR STANDARD NEWS ARRESTED St. Louis, Mo.—Charged with having violated the Postal laws by sending copies of his publication through the means which contained an obscene story, Edgar D. Brown, editor of The Standard News, a seriational "yellow" journal published here, was arrested last Friday by federal authorities. The article purported to be an account of the death of Charles Williams, 33, chef cook, who was emmoved at the American Annex Hotel, 2612 Lawton avenue, which collapsed during a terrific windstorm early on Sunday morning, two weeks ago. Brown was arrested on a charge of libel last month upon the complaint of Judge Crittenden E. Clark and Robert Scott, republican committeeman of the Sixth Ward and members of the City Central committee, warrants charging Brown with criminal libel were issued by the Prosecuting Attorney's office. Clark, the first of the race to be elected to the judicial bench in this state, alleged in his libel charge that --- --- been made to unite our people in a need effort to secure employment in educational and industrial fields. It reasonably successful. A large congregation was held Sunday afternoon at a honest and earnest effort was being to have all classes repreenting class was excluded, it excluded its say to the contrary, it was an爱好 to get the Negro citizens of an effective demand might be the share of political jobs. This meeting. It subsequently developed the discussion that there were industrial fields that we ought to actively secure by united and international speakers, as The Monitor has position to grant employment in only dodge behind the assertion, provided we would give you what it wanted we can't do anything, for other. Of course, this is only not applied to the other group, died in our case to our great loss that we are beginning to get to continue to submit to the cusl of permitting this man or that, we one little group of our people they enjoy the bacon. We do we will still be this little faction mass of our people united it can cur division renders just recogni- was representative of the masses person of the heads of represen- lodges, and in the membership of Episcopalians, Presbyterians, are there. Masons, Oddfellows, Templars and other fraternities Colored Commercial club, the club, the Medical Association American Legion and like societely a 100 per cent represente- to get. The sentiment of the one point that the time was intelligent demand for political and the prevailing sentiment a com- two women, was elected as the citizens to carry out the wishes actively and intelligently to work to it. It has devoted several the field, mapping out its plan of the city commissioners from its substantial recognition for our aims to wait upon those in charge service corporations such as, the Telephone company and animated by no selfish desire trying to get jobs for our peominational, non-denominational according to the applicant's abil- available. The committee consists many kinds of jobs for our aid and recommend the man or It recognizes that it has a dif- will not be able to please every- believes that this committee the commendation of the pub- and we, as a group, have lost or united action. We are going absolutely true, as a prominent, "If the colored people of this city and intelligently after many untitled to, they can get them." Brown featured him in his newspaper as being a traitor to his race and an associate of the poorest of white trash. In the warrant obtained by Committeeman Scott, he stated that Brown's attacks through The Standard-News have caused him to be robbed of public confidence. Brown will be brought in court this week to give an account for the libel charges against him. The punishment for the transmission through the mails, copies of a publication containing obscene articles shall be, according to the federal law, a fine of $5,000 or five years in the federal prison or both. ST. LOUIS N. A. A. C. P. RAISES $1,805 St. Louis, Mo.—St. Louis not only holds second place in all baby contests, having raised $1,550 in 1925, but now holds first place among all contests of grown-ups, raising $1,805 in a contest just closed under the leadership of Rev. C. M. Moore, active member of the Executive Committee of the Branch. Vol. XII—No. 47 PUPILS' PIANOFORTE RECITAL DELIGHTS LARGE AUDIENCE Hillside Presbyterian Church Filled to Overflowing for Eleventh Annual Recital Hillside Presbyterian church was filled to overflowing last Sunday afternoon by an appreciative audience which was delighted with the program rendered by the pianoforte pupils of Mrs. Florentine Pinkston. It was the eleventh annual recital to be given by the pupils of this thorough and proficient teacher who has done so much for the development of musical talent and ability in this community. Every pupil reflected credit upon himself and teacher. Those taking part ranged from beginners to advanced pupils. Each one showed proficiency in the grade demonstrated and several of the pupils showed remarkable brilliance and musicianship. Among some of the most outstanding ones special mention should be made of Vonceil Anderson, Mildred Bronson, Orade Maxwell, Marjory Bolden Edrose Willis, Helen Hannigan, Willa Hays, Sarah Brown, Catherine Williams, Dorothy Allen and Elaine Smith. One of the features of the program was the contest between Sarah Brown and Catherine Williams, who played with excellent spirit and interpretation, Barlow's "God of the Mountains," and that between Willa Hays and Dorothy Allen in Feu Follet by Rogers, in which the contestants were so closely matched in its almost faultless interpretation that the judges declared it a tie by a unanimous decision. By a unanimous decision the judges awarded the prize to Catherine Williams in her contest with Sarah Brown. Miss Edrose Willis, who was to have been one of the two contestants in a third contest, but which was dropped out, charmed the audience with her brilliant execution of her contest number, which she was permitted to play. The judges of the contest were Mr. Karl Tunberg, Miss Bernadine Gilmna, supervisor of music at North High school, and Mrs. Pinkston. These recitals which are eagerly anticipated are real revelations of the musical ability to be found in this city and demonstrate beyond question what capable teaching and painstaking work can accomplish. PROGRAM The program was as follows: Key signatures of the major and minor scales named by Elaine Smith; Class drill, key signatures, rhythm, etc.; Rudolph Gerner—“The Big Bass Singer,” Rolfe; Mae Crumbley—“Barn Dance,” Bilbro; Yuanita Jones—“Joyous Song,” Hartmann; Edna Mae Blair—“Little Emerald,” Englemann; Janet Johnson—“On the Ice,” Crawford; Lyle Lawson—“The Soldier’s Song,” Steinheimer; Eugene Skinner—“Scale Waltz,” McIntyre; LaVerne Lawson—“Romance Sans Paroles,” Streabog; Frank Perkins—“Memories of Spring,” Anthony; Henry Garcia—“At the Spring,” Paldi; Algernon Pryor—“The Cello Player,” McIntyre; Vonceil Anderson—(a) “Four Leaf Clover Waltz,” Spencer, (b) “Indian Dance in the Firelight,” McIntyre; Louise Pryor—“Etude in C Minor,”—Burgmuller; Bernice Phannax—“Prixies Good Night Song,” Brown; Mildred Bronson—(a) “Meditation,” Morrison, (b) “The Beetles’ Dance,” Holst; Orade Maxwell—“Fluttering Leaves,” Kolling; Madeline Shipman—(a) “The White Butterfly,” Huerter, (b) “Hide and Seek,” Dennee; Jean Dorsey—“Giants,” Rogers; Marjory Bolden—(a) “Dance of the Shadows,” Coppee, (b) “Frolics,” Von Wilm, (c) “Fairy Wedding,” Turner; Joella Washington—“Swaying to and Fro,” Hamer; Edrose Willis—“By the Sea,” Tosca; Helen Hunigan—(a) “Elegile,” Massenet, (b) “Russian Dance,” Englemann, (c) “Etude,” Brugmuller; Willa Ways—“Valse Arabesque,” Lack; Sarah Brown—“Hungarian March,” Kowalski; Catherine Williams—“Crescendo,” Lasson; Dorothy Allen—“Prelude in C Sharp Minor,” Rachmaninoff; Elaine Smith—(a) “Polanise in E Flat Mi GROWING THANK YOU! Whole Number 617 POWER COLORED CITIZENS TAKE UNITED ACTION FOR RECOGNITION Enthusiastic Mass Meeting Held at St. John's Church Appoints Committee to Get Results COMMITTEE ACTS PROMPTLY Sunday afternoon a mass meeting was held at St. John's A. M. E. church, Twenty-second and Willis avenue, to consider the unifying of our people in a sane and reasonable demand for adequate representation in the matter of employment at the hands of the city and county government. An earnest and sincere effort was made upon the part of those responsible for calling the meeting to make it thoroughly representative. All factions and all classes were invited and urged to be present and to take an active part in the deliberations. As a result, it was one of the most thoroughly representative mass meetings of our people held in our city in recent years. About 400 persons were present. The Rev. John H. Grant, pastor of St. John's, was chosen chairman of the meeting, and Dr. John Singleton, secretary. The chairman stated the object of the meeting, stressing the importance of united action for racial good. Several persons of both sexes, expressed themselves as in hearty accord with the purpose of the meeting. The final outcome was the election of an executive committee of nine to make a survey of the possible positions which might be secured for our people and to wait upon the city commissioners and such other officials, as might be deemed advisable and make a request for appointment of suitable and qualified persons for employment. The committee elected by the unanimous action of the mass meeting was as follows: the Rev. John H. Grant, chairman; Rev. W. F. Botts, Dr. John A. Singleton, Dr. Jesse C. Hutten, Rev. John Albert Williams, Rev. T. C. Kidd, Mrs. James G. Jewell, Mrs. Ada Hill Smith and Rev. P. W. Harris of the South Side. It was further enacted that all the ministers of the city should serve as an advisory committee to the executive committee. The executive committee held a meeting Monday afternoon, all members being present except the Rev. Dr. Botts, who was out of the city. Several of the advisory committee also being present, and outlined a part of its program. Another meeting of the committee was held Tuesday afternoon and arrangements were made to meet the commissioners, individually and by appointment Thursday morning, from whom satisfactory assurances were given to the committee that more adequate representation would be given members of our race. WEBB IS GIVEN FAREWELL RECEPTION Hot Springs, Ark—Hon. John L. Webb, supreme custodian, Woodmen of Union, left Saturday on his European trip, where he will spend three months visiting nine of the European countries. Mr. Webb is accompanied by Mrs. Webb. He was tendered a magnificent reception here Thursday night by the citizens of Hot Springs, wishing him a bon voyage. He left here direct for Washington, D. C., and will go from there to New York, from where he sails on the 28th of this month. The entire office force under leadership of Professor S. M. Wyatt, office statistician, accompanied him to the station where they all posed for their picture, standing near the train which bore him away. These pictures will be reproduced in the various colored weeklies throughout the United States. nor, Chopin, (b) "Valse Triste," Sibelus. CONTEST Edrose Willis—"Etude No. 2 Op. 46," Heller; Sarah Brown and Catherine Williams—"God of the Mountains," Barbour; Willa Hays and Dorothy Allen, "Feu Follet," Rogers. 宣誓 THE MONITOR A WEEKLY NEWSPAPER DEVOTED PRIMARY 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 W. W. MOSELY, Lincoln, Neb. LUCINDA W. 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THE PORO VICTORY The Monitor joins in its felicitations to Mrs. Malone that Poro, the splendid business enterprise of which she is the founder, has been saved to her and the race. It was most unfortunate that action was taken by her husband to force this successful and solvent business into a receivership. Domestic difficulties are delicate matters into which outsiders cannot intrude, but all right-minded people will rejoice that whoever may have been responsible for the domestic misunderstanding of the Malones that it was not permitted to wreck an institution which gives employment to many thousands of our people throughout the land and serves as a monument of inspiration to those who make large achievements in the business and industrial world. WELCOME, CONGREGATIONALISTS The Monitor desires to join with others in extending welcome to the National Council of Congregational Churches which is to be the guest of Omaha next week. Negroes of America owe a great debt to Congregationalism. No religious denomination in the United States has manifested greater zeal for the education of our people than the Congregationalists. Howard University, Fisk, Oberlin, Berea, Tabor and other great institutions of learning bear witness to this zeal. Among the noble white men and women who endured social ostracism and persecution in the South for daring to believe that people whose skins are black, have souls to be saved, and minds to be enlightened, none surpass in numbers and consecertaion if, indeed, they equal them, the Congregationalists, who will not be Church Rev. forgotten in that day when the Master makes up His jewels, saying, "inasmuch as ye did it unto one of the least of these, My brethren, ye did it unto Me." For what you have done and are still striving to do to make the world more kindly and brotherly, and especially for your work in bringing educational opportunities to underprivileged black folk, welcome Congregationalists! "WITH THE MAJESTY OF AN EXALTED LEADER" Following the appearance of James Weldon Johnson, nationally known Negro poet, diplomat, and music critic, at the University of North Carolina, where for a week during the recent Institute of Human Relations he addressed student groups every day, closing with a big mass meeting the Tar Heel, official student paper of the University, makes the following appreciative comment: "Half a century ago an humble slave was janitor to North Carolina's state university students. His work was mean; his duties were lowly—for he was a janitor. And when George Moses Horton was not sweating to do the will of his young masters (many of whom he attended during illnesses due to both legitimate causes and unlawful wildness), he was their bard. He composed, at the behest of amorous students, many limericks and poems which won the favor of Southern sweethearts. Modern college students are astounded to learn that this bonded Negro composed excellent poems before he learned to write. He was an author of short stories widely published and eagerly read. His literacy talent won for him the admiration of Dr. Caldwell, Dr. Battle, and Horace Greeley, who printed some of his verses. "Today the local scene is remarkably changed. George Horton no longer writes. But a national leader of his emancipated race, James Weldon Johnson, only a few weeks ago stood in dignity before white students, sat behind their professors' august desks, and read to them the Rev. John Albert Williams, Rector poems of the slave Horton. Instead of a menial dormitory janitor, we now have before us a polished doctor of letters, a nationally recognized artist. Horton's posture was that of the bended knee; James Weldon Johnson has come with the majesty of an exalted leader. "This is no lavish tribute to the liberality of our native state. The writer comes from a state where officers of the law are more successful in the apprehension of Sunday golfers than Negro-lynchers. But when he observes that 'Southern hospitality' and 'Southern chivalry', once our chief virtues have become relics of a moribund civilization—when he sees, as everyone must, the pall of intolerance so nearby—he feels that a huzzah should be raised to the glory of a liberal North Carolina. Your state university has acted her motto—Lux et Libertas.' COMMENCEMENT WEEK AT ST. PAUL'S NORMAL AND INDUSTRIAL SCHOOL Lawrenceville, Va., May 18—The thirty-ninth annual commencement exercises of the St. Paul Normal and Industrial school, which begins with the preaching of the baccalaureate sermon, Sunday, May 22, 1:00 p. m., and ends with the commencement exercises, May 25, promises to be among the best attended and most brilliant exercises in the history of the school. The number of graduates from all departments of the school will prove a record breaker. A new feature this year will be the academic procession, which will start from Webster Hall and proceed down to the chapel. The principal events of commencement week are Sunday, May 22, 4.00 p. m., baccalaureate sermon, Archdeacon Russell Tuesday, May 24, 2:00 p. m., "Virginia Day, the Rt. Rev. William Cabell Brown, D. D., bishop of Virginia, speaker; Alumni speaker, the Rev. H. T. Butler, Class of 1901; Wednesday, May 25, commencement day, 2:00 p. m., speaker, the Rev. A. B. Parson, assistant secretary of the Foreign Missionary society, New York; Alumni speaker, Miss Henrietta Lopez, Class of 1907; Thursday, May 26, Alumni Day. A large gathering of alumni and friends of the school is expected. The reunion classes are 1897, 1907 and 1917. The latter plans to present to the principal a substantial donation for the building fund. Quite a number of northern friends of the school are also expected. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF N. A. A. C. P. HOLDS AN IMPORTANT MEETING The executive committee of the Omaha branch of the N. A. A. C. P. held an important meeting Wednesday night at the Colored Commercial club, 1514 North Twenty-fourth street, and transacted a large amount of business. Among some of the many matters transacted was the referring of alleged discrimination at a South Side theatre to the Grievance committee for investigation; the reference of some complaints about the Long school to the Education committee for investigation; the passing of a resolution calling upon the Board of Education to appoint some colored teachers in our schools. It was also decided that the Omaha branch would receive contributions for the relief of the flood sufferers and transmit the same to the New Orleans branch for distribution. Plans for making the Pickens' meeting here, June 12, a success were also discussed. Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Wright returned home last Wednesday from Scottsbluff, Neb. They were accompanied home by their sister, Mrs. Telitha Lindsey, who lost her husband, Isaac Lindsey, who died some weeks ago after a lingering illness. Big May rally at Mount Zion Baptist church, Sunday May 22. Mrs. Lulu Porter, grand most ancient matron of the Heroines of Jericho of Kansas, made her annual visit to Magnolia Court No. 10 last Wednesday night, and addressed them on the success of the lodge. Mrs. Porter was the house guest of Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Johnson while here. Mr. and Mrs. William Woods, Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Johnson, Mr. T. T. McWilliams and others were Omaha visitors Sunday. Mr. Belt Hawkins, aged 70, passed away at the home of his daughters Monday at 10 a.m., after a lingering illness. He leaves as survivors, seven children; Mrs. Dora Holcomb, Mrs. Etta Grant, Philip Hawkins, Mrs. M. L. Jones, Mrs. Katherine Johnson, Mrs. Bernice Morris, Mrs. Eunice Shipman, Mrs. Josephine Murray, Mr. Hawkins was a pioneer of Lincoln, well known by a large number of folks, formerly followed the trade of a brick layer. He was a devout Christian man, and a member of Quin chapel A. M. E. church, which he constantly attended until he became too feeble. Hence, a good citizen, good father and a Christian character has gone to rest. The funeral details will be published later. Islam Court No. 43 held their annual program in Masonic hall Sunday afternoon, which was fairly attended. The New Era Baptist association and convention will convene in Mount Zion Baptist church, Lincoln, Monday, June 6-12, inclusive. All churches, Sunday schools, B. Y. P. U.'s, Women Workers—take notice. Over 30 members of the Daughters of Bethel turned out, and listened to a most instructive sermon by Rev. H. W. Botts at Mount Zion Baptist church, Sunday afternoon. Sunday, May 29, is the culmination of the financial drive at Quinn chapel A. M. E. church. H. J. PINKETT, Attorney Patterson Building IN THE MATTER of the estate of Nebraska, at the county court room, in said county, on the 21st day of July, 1927, and on the 21st day of Henry O. Wood, deceased: Notice is Hereby Given: That the creditors of said deceased will meet the executrix of said estate, before me, county judge of Douglas county, September, 1927, at 9 o'clock, a. m., each day, for the purpose of presenting their claims for examination, adjustment and allowance. Three months are allowed for the creditors to present their claims, from the 18th day of June, 1927. BRYCE CRAWFORD, 4T—5-20-27 County Judge. H. J. PINKETT, Attorney Patterson Building In the County Court of Douglas County, Nebraska IN THE MATTER of the estate of Frances E. Mortimer, deceased: Persons interested in said matter are hereby notified that on the 17th day of May, 1927, William H. 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Battles are receiving congratulations upon the birth of an eight and a quarter-pound daughter, born Friday, May 13. Mrs. Luther White leaves May 22 for Philadelphia, Pa., where she will be a guest of Mr. and Mrs. L. L. Lewis. She will visit several eastern points before returning. FOR J. E. McBRADY toilet preparations, call WE. 3025. Mrs. Katie Barker, Lafayatte apartments, returned home Friday from Rochester, Minn., where she underwent an operation at the Mayo Brothers' and is improving nicely. The funeral of Eugene Hawkins, a track walker for the Missouri Pacific railroad, who died May 12, was held from the Lewis funeral home May 17. A large group of both races paid their last respects. The Rev. Mr. Stapleton officiated. Burial was in Mount Hope cemetery. Mr. Hawkins is survived by a wife and four children, three brothers and a niece. Mrs. B. B. Cowan accompanied by little Lois Gordon, left Wednesday for a month's visit with relatives and friends at her home in Pratt, Kansas. She will also visit in Lawrence and Wichita. Mrs. Opal Bell Morgan fall from a chair on which she was standing Sunday and received injuries which confined her to her bed. A. P. SCRUGGS, Lawyer. Large experience. Handles all law cases. 2310 North Twenty-second street. WEbster 4162. FOR RENT—Four room furnished apartment. Rent reasonable. 1513 No. 24th St. Web. 1428. Messrs. Henry W. Smith, John G. Pegg, Saybert Hangar and Robert Allen motored to Topeka, Kansas, Sunday, to spend the day with Mr. Pegg's relatives. Monday, June 6, is the date of the St. Philip's Men's club dance to be given at Dreamland Hall.—Adv. Mrs. E. H. McDonald, wife of the Rev. E. H. McDonald, is expected home Saturday from St. Paul, Minn., where she has been visiting friends. Entertain at a Dancing Party Beautiful Dreamland Hall was the scene of a largely attended and delightful dancing party on Monday evening in honor of Mrs. W. H. Robinson, popular house guest of Mrs. Edgar Lee, who was joint hostess with Mrs. James G. Jewell. Three hundred guests were present. Turner's orchestra furnished the music. M. --- Endeavoring at all times to meet the demand economically as well as scientifically Miss Dorothy E. Williams, who has been teaching at Sapulpa, Okla., is expected home the latter part of next week. The Omaha lodges of the Mosaic Templars of America will fittingly observe Founder's Day with appropriate services and exercises Sunday, May 22nd, at Cleaves Temple, C. M. E. church, Twenty-fifth and Decatur streets at 2:30 p. m. All Mosaics are expected and urged to attend and the public is cordially invited to be present. Entertain at Whist Mesdames John A. Smith and Mary Brown were joint hostesses at a pretily appointed luncheon and whist party on Wednesday afternoon in honor of Mrs. W. H. Robinson of Chicago, formerly of Omaha. The guests were seated at small tables for the luncheon which preceded the whist. The first prize was won by Mrs. Cloma Scott, the second prize by Mrs. A. W. Reynolds, the booby prize by Mrs. Clarence Gordon. The guest prize was awarded to the guest of honor. ARE YOU A CIVIL ENGINEER? If there is any young colored man in Omaha who holds a degree as a civil engineer or who has completed a course in civil engineering and can qualify for such a position it may be to his advantage to communicate at once with The Monitor. THE BABY CONTEST I have been requested to conduct a baby contest for the N. A. A. C. P. and I wish to get the names and ages of babies for the contest promptly in order that all may have an equal chance. Coupon books can be had by calling at my home, 1119 North Twenty-first street, or they will be sent if you will phone Webster 4243. Register at once. Get your coupon books. Standing of babies will be published weekly in The Monitor. Contest will run five or six weeks. LUCINDA W. WILLIAMS, Manager GIRLS' FRIENDLY SOCIETY The Girls' Friendly society enjoyed a very delightful hike to Manden Park and Camp Brewster, Saturday, May 7. Fifteen girls were in the party and wer chaperoned by Mrs. John Albert Williams. The society plans to give a social and program early in June in the Guild Rooms at St. Philip's church. They have organized a base ball DAMAGED BY FIRE The home of Mrs. Minnie Dixon, 2889 Ohio street, was badly damaged by fire which originated from unknown causes, in the attic early Sunday evening while the family was absent from home. Its early discovery by neighbors and the prompt action of the fire department prevented greater loss. SERVICES AT ST. PHILIP'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH The services Sunday will be as follows: Holy Communion, 7:30 a. m; church school, 10 a. m.; sung eucharist and sermon, 11 a. m.; evening prayer and sermon, 8:00 p. m. Matins are said daily at 9 o'clock. Thursday, May 26, is Ascension Day or Holy Thursday. Holy Communion, 7:00 a. m. and 10 a. m. At 8:00 p. m. united services of the smaller city parishes at St. Martin's church, Twenty-fourth and J streets. Music by combined choirs of St. Andrew's, Good Shepherd, St. John's, St. Mark's, St. Martin's, St. Paul's and St. Philip's. Funeral 2416 North 22nd St. A Modern F Endeavoring at all demand econo as scien W. L. Myers THE MONITOR NATIONAL COUNCIL OF CONGREGATIONALISTS OPENS HERE TUESDAY Prominent Colored Speakers Given a Place on Program The National Council of Congregational Churches convenes in Omaha Tuesday, at the First Central Congregational Church, Thirty-sixth and Harney streets, and will be in session until June 1. Several colored delegates are expected. Among them will be such outstanding men as the Rev. Mordecai Johnson, president of Howard University, who is scheduled as a speaker on Inter-racial Relations for Thursday night; Dr. George E. Haynes, who is programmed to speak Thursday afternoon at 3:30 on "The of Racial Adjustments Today," and the-Rev. Dr. Proctor, pastor of the Nazarene Congregational Church of Brooklyn, and moderator of the New York Association. EIGHT—MONITOR ANNOUNCES MARRIAGE OF HER COUSIN Mrs. Witt Princess, of 2607 Binney street, wishes to announce the marriage of her cousin, Miss Magnolia E. Brown, to Mr. Charles C. Dudley, 2610 Seward street. The marriage took place secretly September 1st, 1926. Mrs. C. C. Dudley is leaving in a few days to visit her relatives in New Albany, Miss., where she was formerly a teacher in the high school. On her return they will begin house-keeping. IS IT ANY USE TO CONTEND FOR RIGHTS? Colored Americans are the only race, responsible members of which are in favor of submitting to discrimination on the claim that their race "always will be discriminated against." The Jews are still contending, after over 1,900 years of universal iscrimination, and are winning even social rights today. The Irish at home have contended for 700 years and are winning because they will die rather than submit. The race that says it's of no use to resist, downs itself and the world then will say, "Negroes are not worthy of equal rights; they are by nature without self-respect and have no 'guts'." The world respects only those who resent and resist proscriptions for race. Let us be worthy of the abolitionists, worthy of our own fathers who have died in every war to vindicate the title of their race to equal liberty, and forever resist denial of rights in our native land, however long race discrimination may continue. To submit is to deserve contempt.—Boston, Mass., Guardian. RELIEF HEADQUARTERS Persons desiring to make contributions of money or supplies for the flood sufferers through the Omaha branch of the N. A. A. C. 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BRYANT, Attorney NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION In the County Court of Douglas County, Nebraska IN THE MATTER of the estate of Alonzo Jackson, deceased: Persons interested in said matter are hereby notified that on the 17th day of May, 1927, Grace Jackson filed a petition in the said County Court, praying that her final administration account filed herein be settled and allowed, and that she be discharged from her trust as executrix and that a hearing will be had on said petition before said court on the third day of June, 1927, and that if you fail to appear before said court on the said third day of June, 1927, at 9 o'ckock a. m., and contest said petition, the court may grant the prayer of said petition and make such other and further orders, allowances and decrees, as to this court may seem proper, to the end that all matters pertaining to said estate may be finally settled and determined. LINCOLN MARKET is still drawing crowds. There is a reason. 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We wish to help those unfortunate old folks, whose condition places them on CHARITY, to enjoy more fully the pleasures of life, by placing a radio in the Old Folk's Home, 933 No. 25th street. This will bring them in contact with many of the services they do not enjoy now. Our many friends, we are quite sure, will help us. Just a little sacrifice will do this. (A 50-cent ticket will help.) We have reserved Thursday Evening, May 26 to give a Spring Dance at the Beautiful DREAMLAND HALL PLENTY OF GOOD MUSIC Refreshments will be served by the Committee, the receipts from which, will all go to purchase a fine Radio. Let us join hands, everybody; make this a big success and help a worthy cause. ```markdown ``` Hydrangeas Baby Ramblers Calceolarias Miscellaneous Potted Plants—Cut Flowers GLADIOLAS SWEET PEAS DAISIES TULIPS ROSES CARNATIONS SNAP DRAGONS "Dependable Family Service" Dry Cleaning of Ladies' and Gents' Wearing Apparel and Household Furnishings Wet Wash - - - 4c per lb. 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