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Our Returning Soldiers Grossly Insulted! By a U. S. Army Officer, Too! THIRTY-SIXTH YEAR. No.30 Welcome Home! What Our People Are Doing Each Week—Church, Personal, Social, Lodge, Literary and Musical—Marriages, Deaths, Etc. IN UNION IT IS STRONG. THIRTY-SIXTH YEAR. Our Re Welcome NEW YORK AND CHICAGO IMENTS—THE 369t GREAT DEMO Chicago, Ill.—The old 8th Illinois Reg., the 370th Inf., veterans of a hundred battles—came home, Monday, and found the city in a hysteria of welcome. Between 300,000 and 400,000 persons in all saw the regiment's return. Probably never in the history of Chicago was a homecoming marked by such a greeting. Never before had the Coliseum been jammed with such a joy-crazy throng as that which followed along with the returned soldiers for half a dozen hours. Local history does not record a concourse on Michigan Ave. that in numbers of enthusiasm approached that which gathered for Monday's parade. More than 25,000 people crowded into the Coliseum. The Grand Central station, from which the veterans left, for Camp Grant at 4 p. m., never had been turned into such a maelstrom of human cruelty that the population Chicago fought for the city to follow the soldiers through the train graves. In the parade were the official reception committees, the regimental sash, a detail of mounted police, the "flying 8th," several bands, the Spanish-American war veterans, the Illinois reserve militia, the Knights of Illinois the Knights of Templar, the Gid Star Shrine, the La Salle of the G. A. R. Kit and Comfort Club, Federation of Women's Clubs, the Service League, police reserves, Elks' band, delegation of our ministers; and Foresters and delegations of our professional men. The city council, Monday afternoon, adjourned to 2 p. m. Tuesday in honor of the "old 8th, 000,000," to get into the Coliseum, where the formal reception was held and dinner served. As Col. F. A. Denison went through the crowd, there were greetings everywhere for him, and the roar of welcome that went up could only be equaled, by the roar, with which the men wore over the top to victory, the cats came to the voter's eyes, as he again mimicked with his men who had "made good." "They're my boys! They're my boys!" he said, in almost a choking voice. "I knew they'd make good. They'd have gone to Berlin if they had had the chance. All hell couldn't have stopped them. FRESH OH! Written by 'The Old Reliable Throughout' What Our People Are Doing Personal, Social, Lodgical—Marriages WELLSVILLE—Do not fail to get next week's Gazette. It will contain all the news. Circumstances, over which we had no control, made impossible the publication of the usual Wellsville letter this week. FINDLAY—The "Mothers" Pearls and Allen Stars gave a valentine social at Mrs. Marvin Strum's which was well attended. Mr. Chas, Adams is very ill—Sickness and death prevented the delivery of The Gazette of Feb. 8.—Mrs. Lee of Delaware is visiting Mrs. Cora Campbell. Mrs. Edward Glassco has returned to Defiance and Mrs. Rema Wells to Detroit. -Don't miss a copy of"The Old Re-lieve" Gazette and tell your friends to give their order for it to the local representative. CADIZ.-Mr. and' Mrs. Beu'ah Strother and Mrs. Bertha Redman visited Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Stroater at the day the past week—A social be held at R. F. Ballard's, Thursday evening. The "Circles" will report the results of the mid-winter rally, March 2.-Mr. Jas. Madison is able to be out again—Miss Martha J. Keyes closed a successful revival at St. James A. M. E. church on Saturday, the off day, Toledo, for a two weeks' meeting. Miss Keyes won the hearts of the people here, by her strong gospel sermons. The church was crowded each evening and a large number was converted. The offering. Friday evening, for the evangelist was a most commendable one of appreciation. The church was visited by Mr. and wife the past week.-Mrs. Lissie West was called to Pittsburgh by her brother, William Bell's by her illness. YOUNGSTOWN.-Mrs. Ella Frazier has returned from her sisters. The latter is better. Also Mrs. Ida Morris. The "The Flower."—Miss Ida Tatbo who underwent an ankle surgery there are 74 grade school members of various clubs and the G. C. C. club is growing steadily. It is preparing for a mothers' and THE GAZETTE New York City—Bullet dented helmets crowned the heads of New York's old 15th Reg., the 3690th Inf. as they marched up 5th Ave., Monday, amid the plaudits of great throngs of people. And it is each man's shoes was neat, not to show recognition or backward in acknowledging. They had fought triumphantly from the Champagne to the Argonne forest, earning their title as "hell fighters," as they cut, roaring, opposing masses of the best the bachelor had to offer. Many a proud glance was sent by the marching heroes to the colors at the front which were topped with the Croix de Guerre, presented by the French for the regiment in three days of the most strenuous fighting of the entire war. Possibly 500,000 people lined the streets and fully 25,000 were unable to attend the formal reception because they were unable to get into the building. Mrs. Vincent Astor thrust her head through a window of the building, and they followed by and treated all to the sight of the wife of one of the world's richest men showering kisses with both hands to the sterling heroes who had done so much to uphold the honor of America and the freedom of the world. At one point the shrill cry of a childe him for the moment the cynosure of all eyes nearby; "Fappy," he clicked. He had recognized his father among the soldiers. One swift glance the soldier stole, flashing a smile of love and happiness at his progeny. Then, with shoulders squared and eyes straight to the front, he had, in mind, the perfect type of the soldier, the lightning "Where's Sorget. Sorget. Johnson?" demanded, some one on the sidewalk who did not intend missing the sight of the old 15th's chief hero, who, with Needham Roberts had the enviable record of shying four hoboes and wounding thirty-two during a fierce hand-to-handle, when Man's Land." Hen was not marching, but fact that he walks with crutches, but he stood up in the automobile in which he rode, and waved his arms in appreciation of the honors heaped upon his regiment and himself. OHIO NEWS 'Gazette's Correspondents at the State ing Each Week—Church, age, Literary and Musi- s, Deaths, Etc. daughters' meeting early in March. The lectures on clubs and leaders may be repeated and older girls en- rolled—Misses Ruth Mosely and Heli- lena Brown are convalescing.—Rev. Potter of Columbus is conducting suc- cessful revivals at three baptist tubes—Rev. W. O. Harper was in Dayton, and Mrs. C. A. Jackson Cleveland, last week—Mrs. M. M. Conard, evangelist from Washington. D. C., is having success in her revival at Zion A. M. E. church; Rev. Martin Butler, pastor. HILLSDORO—Rev. James A. Young preached at the Baptist church, Sunday morning. In the evening the ladies rendered a program. Song—scripture reading, Mrs. J. J. Burr; invocation, Mrs. Mary Holland; recitations, Burmee Hudson, Armita Burr, Mrs. C. M. Gregson; solo, Mrs. J. J. Burr; papers, Mrs. Harvey Amnes, Mrs. potter, Mrs. William Amnes, Armita Burr trio, Hought sisters—Lorey Newscome visited here, last week. He was honorably discharged at Camp Sherman. The program at the Union, Sunday evening, was led by Capt. C. M. Gregson. Recitation, Vernon Young; song, "Home," boys; remarks, Rev. Young, H. Roe, L. young and Rev. King, R. H. C. Pierce held community potter, Mrs. Wesley, Sunday. Rev. J. J. Burr is having success in his revival services at Harrison Station.—Lieut. Chus, Points, from Camp Gordon, Ga., is the guest of Miss Romaine Donaldson.—Mr. and Mrs. Alex. Holland visited in Cincinnati, Monday and Tuesday.—Rev. W. L. Tolliver of Glouster will start a ten day meeting at the Baptist church, Sunday.—Miss Esther Hough and Mrs. Holland honored him in town.—Miss Romaine Donaldson and Lieut. Points went to Columbus, Monday afternoon, and returned Tuesday evening. Mrs. Frances Parker Trimble, E. 43rd St. who died, Monday morning, at Huron Road' hospital, was buried; Thursday, from St. John's A. M. E. church. ESTABLISHED AUGUST 25,1883 And Issued Every Week on Time Since CLEVELAND, O., SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1919 SOME OF OUR HEROES BACK FROM FRENCH BATTLE FIELDS SOME OF OUR HEROES BACK FROM FRENCH BATTLE FIELDS Some of our boys of the 369th Infantry, better known as "the old 16th N. Y." Regiment, who were awarded the French Croix de Guerre for extreme bravery in action, returned recently on the "Stockholder." They are: Front row, left to right—Private "Earle Eye" Edward Williams. Private "Lamp-Light" Herb Taylor. Private "Lion Frooftraitor" Private "Kid Hawk" Rahib Hawkins; back row, left to right—Serg. H. D. Pressegler, Serg. Bring Numerous Medals Showing Their Bravery and a Great Record of Achievements in Battle. New York City—Carrying the greatest number of American fighting men yet brought into this port on one ship, the transport, "Levittathan," stormed the New York's last week Tuesday afternoon, and was safely in her Hoboken pier at 6 p. m. The great steamship, once the pride of the German merchant marine, had 9,470 of Uncle Sam's "scrapers" in khaki and blue on board, in addition to 3,241 others, which included the officers and crew. For the most part the officers, part of the 511st and 722d infiltration stage, Afro-American troops, and a record which might well make other organizations in our own and the allied armies envious. Won Many Decorations. The two regiments were in some of the hardest fighting of the war. Both were decorated with the Croix de Guerre in the time that they were waiting to embark at Brest. In the 371st, aside from the regimental decoration, the returning regiment beaten of 168 men, with the 371st, de Guerre, were the Distinguished Service Cross and two with the Cross of the Legion of Honor of France. After arriving in France the 371st regiment as an independent unit, was placed with the 18th French Army Corps. Later they went into the line as part of the 157th French Division under General Goybet. For four months, beginning April 2, these Afro-American fighters, under the most trying conditions of battle, held Avocourt, Verrières and a big sector north of Verdun. Later, when transiented to France, they were captured Cottie Bussy, Ardoul and Mont Sauxelles. They captured forty-seven machine guns, eight trench guns, three pieces of German "777" munition depotes and large quantities of ammunition. During the advance they dropped three Hun, aeroplanes with rifle and machine-gun fire. Explains of the 372nd. "The story of the of the 372nd Infantry reads very much like that of the 371st. For the most part the two regiments were engaged in the same nations. After their baptism of fire both were regularly used as shock troops and bore the brunt of engagements in their sectors." Col. Herchel Tupes commanded the 372nd and Col. P. L. Miles, the 371st. "There is not an army officer in the United States who has greater respect, or greater feeling for his boys." Col. Tupes said. "The record the boys have made is one that will remain as a monument or all-time." The 372nd boasts of eight members who wear the Croix de Guerre: twenty-one who have Distinguished Service Crosses and one with the Cross of the Legion of Honor. In the Champagne, between Sept. 26 and Oct. 1, this reg Daniel Storm, Jr. *Luvate* "Kid Wonce* Joe Williams, *Private* "Kid Black" Alfred Hanly and Corp. T. W. Taylor (The Gaze is indebted to the Cleveland Plain Dealer, daily, for the excellent cut used above.) -Editor.) Record of the 1890th inf., the old 15th N. Y. Regiment The first colored American troops in action. Sergeant Jetty's Exploit. One of the returning men wearing the Croix de Guerre with palms and the Distinguished Service Cross, was Sergeant Dayton Jetty, of the 571st Infantry, in the 1st Infantry. In the St. Milhiel salient last April Jetty, accompanied by his "buddydy," Leon Thompson, made a dash through the open and captured a German machine gun. They killed the crew and then turned the gun on the Huns, who were attempting to capture the prize, three hundred with a multihundred inforcements came up. All that Sergeant Jetty, would say, was: "Once we got the gun it was a cineh." Returned, Monday.—The 368th Infantry Arrived, Last Saturday. New York City.—The famous "Buffaloes" Afro-American fighters, 367th Infantry, returned Monday, the Rotterdam from Brest, France, 1,500 strong. They went to Europe, laudage, and took part in some of the fierce fighting on several fronts. The first saw action in the Vosges mountains, last August. Then they were shifted to the Argonne front, where the Germans were signed they were going, staging banks of the Moselle river. The casualties suffered by the "Buffaloes" were unusually heavy, according to the veterans who returned Saturday, as they exceeded 10 per cent. This was said to be due to the fact that they were used so often as assault troops, the trumpet Brist, assaulted the front. Brist, folio 2,231 troops, arrived Saturday. Those on the "Harrisburg" included the headquarters staff, headquarters and supply companies, medical detachment and companies A to G inclusive, of the 368th Infantry of the Nineye-second division (Afro-American), national headquarters, four-fourth hedden patients and a few casuals. The troops were sent to Camp Upton, Long Island: CORRESPONDENTS must mail all letters for publication at their main postoffice sufficiently early on Monday (or Sunday) of each week to have them reach The Gazette office on Tuesday morning, and always write also, their names and that of their employer. Letters should be wrapped about returned copies. Unless this latter is done, proper credit cannot be given you. Lists of names, wedding presents, etc., obituary notices, inquiries for relatives and advertisements of all kinds, including items announcing entertainments to be held in the near future, must be sent by mail. Letters must be 20 cents a line, six words to a line. Our rates for display advertisements will be sent on application. Had first taste of war April 8, 1918, of Main de Massigne, Champagne. During April, 1918, held 20 per- cent of ground held by the American Army. A member of the regiment was the first American deadbody to be awarded the Croix de Guerre. The Regiment as a whole won the Croix de Guerre in September and October, 1918. One hundred and seventy-one, offi Red Cross Ladies (white) Serve Them—Only a Very Few of Our People, in This $ Town. Connaught, O.—The 370th Infantry, which paid Connaught an unexpected visit, Sunday, en route home from France, was dined and fed, serenaded the city with the regimental band and held a memorial for the benefit of the admiring townfolk. The regiment has 250 men who have won individualities, sixty-seven men who wear the Croix de Guerre, twenty-eight who wear the American distinguished service medal and twelve men who wear the Cross of Distinction inscribed service medal. The 370th regiment went into the war with 2,298 members. Three hundred and thirty were killed in action. There were 1,287 members of the party that arrived there, Sunday, Lieut. Col. Otis Duncan, second in command, was high chief in the American care exedition officer in the France, when the armistice was signed. SERGCT. THOMAS HAS RETURNED Canon Union, Yaphank, L. L. N. Y. Feb. 13, 19. Dear Friend—I arrived in America yesterday, safe, after a touch voyage. Am going to be mustered out in a few days. The experience I endured while in camp, at Brest, France, for three weeks, beat the ten months I spent in the trenches. The conditions that made life with heart would give in; so like a great many of my comrades, whom I left there, I am in very bad health. I have a few comrades which I have earned on a bloody field, and when I put them on, you would think I was in the service for some years. Many thanks for the November papers which I received on your birthday, Jan. 19, 1919. The certainly was appreciated by my comrades, also. Will write you, when I am located in civil life. Very truly yours, Supply Sgt. LOUIS THOMAS, Co. B, 606th U. S. Inf. SEVEN BROTHERS, SOLDIERS! Afro-Americans—All in Same Unit. All Wounded—All Home. Camp Upton, N. Y.—In the second battalion of the 369th Inf., the old 18th N. Y. Reg., which arrived here last week, are Benjamin John, Barton C. George Powder, brothers. Their father and mother live at Glen Cove, L. I. The boys have all been wounded, Bartor seriously. Richard, a sergeant, was awarded the Croix de Guerre, the boys are anxiously awaiting a chance to walk back to their parents, who willingly sanctioned their joining the service together. cers and men were awarded individual citations by the French. The first unit of the Allied Army to reach the Rhine, leaving the trench on November 17, and going to Bloodbush, the left bank of the Rhine, November 18. Has a record of 191 days in front- line branches and in battle—the best new兵位. American unit. New host prisoner, a trench or a foot of ground. Additional Locals The anniversary services at St. Paul A. M. E. Zion church, E. 46th St., proved helpful and inspiring. The early morning praise-service was well attended. At 10:30 a. m., a splendid audience was present to hear the sermon on, "The Victory of Faith," by the pastor. The Sunday school was addressed by Rev. S. C. Harris of New Castle, former pastor. His message was well received. At 2 p. p., the private T. A. Alexander were conducted by the pastor, assisted by Revs. Harris, and Johnson, Mrs. D. W. Bell read a paper on the life of the young man, and Mrs. E. M. Coleman sang a solo. Consecration of the new communion service and the Lord's supper at 3 p. p., the pastor, assisted by Hogans and Johnson. The Christian Endeavor and evening services were also largely attended. Rev. J. S. Davenport preached on "A Mind To Work." It was a forceful sermon. Thirteen new members were added to the church during the day at $80.50 was the offering. Bishop S. C. Calhoun, the late Bishop of the morning service, Sun. A special welcome to all. The庙 may also preach at the evening service. This will close the sixth anniversary program. At St. James, A. M. E. church, Sunday, the pastor, Rev. W. O. Childers, spoke on "Our Disposition of Jesus." The attendance was large. The Sunday school is growing and more than films the church. "Pounders' Day" was observed in the evening. Fine addresses were made by R. S. Koiner, Mrs. Sadie J. Anderson, James Sands and Hurry J. Collins, Mrs. Harris, presided over by the chair and Earl Harris. A good collection was taken for Wilberforce University. The Adams-Raney Men's Guild held an interesting meeting at 4 p.m. They are planning one of the biggest events the East End has had, for the near future. Jesse Edwards is the new president. Mrs. Sadie J. Anderson lectured on her travels in foreign lands, last week Thursday evening. Mrs. Grace Thompson and Mr. Koiner, very pleased in their many pleasant musical selections. Miss Beulah Scriven, of Belvidere Ave, died and was buried, last week Thursday, the pastor officiating. Miss Martha J. Keys of Kentucky, an evangelist, will begin revival meetings at St. James, March 2. The W. M. M. society met at Mrs. R. S. Koiner's, Frank Ave, last Thursday. The trustee-helices met at Mrs. F. I. Ballard's, E. 90th St. Church of the Holy Trinity, at St. A. M. M. Mission, Collinwood. Services are held in a room at 805 Saranare Road, every Sunday afternoon. The membership is composed of good members of the race recently from the South. Mr. Henry Reed spoke to them Sunday. They expect to purchase a lot in a few weeks. IN UNION IS SUPERIOR SINGLE COPY FIVE CENTS er, Too! Will Sec. Baker Stand For It? An Order That Is Not Only An Insult to Our Hero Soldiers But Also To The Entire Headquarters - Camp Upton, N. Y. Feb. 14, '19. Memorandum to Commanding Officer, 700-371 371 372 Infantry and 854 Motor, Transport Corps. 1. Your attention is called to the fact that the Hostess house, at 2nd Ave. and 13th St. is intended primarily for Colored troops; and it is highly desired that they use this Hostess House EXCLUSIVELY, unless their numbers are so great that this particular house will not afford them. The official in charge of the other Hostess houses in camp reports that the Colored soldiers are crowding out the white soldiers from these houses and for obvious reasons this is not desirable. The same officials are highly anxious to serve and please the colored soldiers but much prefer them to use the house above mentioned to staff of colored women to operate it. 2. It is not considered necessary or even desirable to issue orders requiring Colored Soldiers to use the Hostess House at 2nd Ave. and 13th St., but all organization Commanders will bring the fact of the existence of the Colored troops under them, and endeavor in every way possible to have them use it exclusively. 3. This applies particularly to Sundays, when, in all probability, large numbers of white women will be in Camp, to visit the white soldiers, and it is not desirable to have them in the same Hostess House with the families of Colored Soldiers, if it can possibly be avoided. 4. The co-operation of all officers on duty with Colored troops now in Camp is desired, with the view of preventing friction between colored and Colored soldiers, particularly in the cafeterias, in the Hostess Houses. By command of Brigadier General Nicholson. Edw. V. Howard, Adjutant General, Adjutant. Editor Gazette, Dear Sirt:—Herewith enclosed is a copy (published above) of an order issued for our troops. After reading it, you no longer believe under the collars. Just think of SUCH a valid existence after what we have done to help make this country a FREE country for ALL. We have been in France for a year, where color-prejudice is not dreamed of. We have associated with white women, because there were no other. We were invited to their homes and treated with every courtesy. Our color never was a question among those broad-minded people. Now we are invited to America and find narrow minded people, Americans, prejudiced against us, determined to insult and humiliate us. What the returning Colored soldier wishes to see most on his return, is a woman of his own race. All over camp you will see our soldiers going to, to the Hostess House operated by our women, just to get a look at one! We have never given you the chance until it was brought out in this bedroom and american white women are the least of our thoughts. Of course, we are at home and anxious to get to our respective homes as soon as possible. However, we have come back and found the very thing - DEMOCRACY - the thing we have fought and shed our blood for, going to here in america in other wonders and in the ORRS for "Huns" right here at home! This is one thing that can be said and that is the Germans did not use any discrimination when they fired their shells, shrapnel, etc. Our French friends were PURE white, and did not have a dirty lining like many "white" Americans, a disgrace, to the fair-minded people of this country. Understand, we do not expect to come home and try to run the house, but we do not like human beings and not like dogs. Such orders as the above take all of the joy out of our homecoming. REMARKS ABOUT ADVERTISING While it is true that occasional advertising will bring extra business, it is equally true, that constant, persistent advertising will keep business growing during day one." The merchant also regards a burden-should never advertise. His store may be like a summer resort in January. Do YOU advertise? The merchant who never advertises under any circumstance or condition may imagine he is wise but this company does not tolerate imagination. It's a good time to "get awake." "Let us have faith that right makes might, and in that faith let us to the end dare to do our duty as we understand M."—Abraham Lincoln. One Year $1.50 Six Months 1.00 Three Months .50 Subscribers are requested to remit by postoffice money order or registered letter Entered at the postoffice in Cleveland, Ohio, as second-class mail matter. Address all communications to HARRY C. SMITH Editor and proprietor, THE GAZETTE. (Cup. Central 513-K) Blackstone Building, Cleveland, D. Member Ohio Legislature: 1894 to 1896; 1896 to 1898; 1900 to 1902 THE GAZETTE is the oldest, and has the largest bona fide circulation, double that of any newspaper in the interest of Afro-Americans, published in the state of Ohio, and comparison with any will immediately establish its rank as one of the NEWS-TEST AND BEST in the country. 10,000,000 Afro-Americans. 300,000 in Ohio. 25,000 in Cleveland. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1919. We trust any of our readers who hear of the infamous photoplay, "The Birth of a Nation's" being exhibited anywhere in the state of Ohio will notify The Gazette at once. All honor to our returning soldier boys from overseas! It is the only way we can show our appreciation of them and their splendid work; at this time. The editor of The Gazette acknowledges the receipt of a booklet, "Representation in Industry," from Mr John D. Rockefeller, Jr., 26 Broadway, N. Y. City. It was written by him. --- Our leading men in Washington, D. C., should take up at once with Secretary of War Baker that viciously insulting order of Brigadier General Nicholson, evidently a southern "cracker," and have it revoked promptly. Others of our returning overseas soldiers should not be subjected to any such insult. It amounts to an outrage! A rank insult to ALL of our people. According to the Chicago Tribune of Feb. 13, the N. Y. Syncopated Orchestra management made the same mistake there it made here, and had substantially the same result. It failed to properly advertise its concert and very naturally had a small attendance. This is to be regretted, because the organization was an excellent one. The receptions tendered our New York and Chicago regiments, Monday, by all classes of people, "make the blood run a little faster" and are very encouraging indeed. Both have made wonderful records in the World War. It is hoped, and expected, that the same treatment will be accorded the 372nd Infantry or such part of it as is permitted to stop in this city, this week, when en route to Camp Sherman to be demobilized. The 371st and 372nd regiments rendered splendid service, too. --- Mr. Samuel Insull, chairman of the Illinois State Council of Defense, received from the War Department, some weeks ago, the following, relative to the 369th, 370th, 371st and 372nd regiments, Infantry: "Reports from the battle fields of France are to the effect that they have acquitted themselves with honor and valor and have made a substantial contribution to the courage of the human race. Their deeds have been actuated by the ideals of justice and the fundamentals of our government". In the face of the foregoing we have a right to expect that Secretary of War Baker will promptly revoke that miserable insulting "Nicholson" order. DOES BRITAIN EXCEL US? "One ought to say at the outset," says Frank H. Simonds, the war critic, who was decorated, last week, by the French, in a special cable dispatch to the Plain Dealer, "that Britain is incomparably better represented at Paris on the technical and on the diplomatic side than any one of the other great powers. There are more brains in the British delegation than in any other, and these brains are concentrated upon a clearly thought out program." Mr. Simonds is a trained observer. It will grind the national pride to realize that Great Britain, by mere force of superior gray matter, is potently molding the deliberations of the great body in her interests. Not that we blame her for that. With all America to choose from it is grinding that we are inferior on the technical and diplomatic side, that we have fewer brains and poorer brains than Britain's. THE UNIVERSAL GOAT. We do not know who is going to be the Dominating Doctrinaire of the Peace Treaty. But we do know who is going to be the "goat." The first letters of his name are to be Uncle Sam. He has had his last secluded, peaceful hour. The older and, pardon us, wiser nations, are quietly shipping all the burdens; military, economic, and financial, upon his shoulders that they possibly can, while they are retaining all the real usufruct. Our dear president is to get the blossom and he can inhale the fragrance so grateful to his sense of self-esteem, to his heart's content. But the fruits, we repeat it, the fruits are to be garnered by the manipulators of the conference in the real things. For example, read what Arthur J. Balfour, who speaks for Imperial England and who really knows what he is talking about, and who uses language that will mean through the decades to come exactly what it carries on its face today: "The constitution of the League of Nations," said England's statesman, "will involve no modification of the treaties of alliance previously concluded. As to the question whether special conditions of two or several peoples could be formed aside from the league the conference alone can decide." In other words, while the United States, with no secret or previously concluded treaties, enters into all sorts of obligations, moral, legal, economic, financial, military, and agrees to take the most responsible part of being first policeman of the world in the jungles of Asia, the swamps of Africa, the Balkan mountains, the Bolshevik wastes, and let us not forget, even in the capitals of Europe, large and small, the secret alliances of Great Britain with Japan, France, Italy, Greece, Portugal, Belgium and for all we know, Roumania and Serbia, are to go on enduring, unbroken and unquestioned. And Mr. Balfour has spoken out in time with that brutal and truthful directness which, in our hearts, we all admire. How easy it is to understand your Clemenceaus and your Balfours. The first time the League of Nations gets into hot water are these nations going to go back on the nations with whom they have secret treaties "previously concluded." And where would they land if they did? The fact is that the United States, when it plays against secret treaties, plays against loaded dice. DOINGS OF THE RACE The General Education Board, formed by John D. Rockefeller, which has resources amounting to $44,675, 273, gave $318,885 to our schools in the South, last year. Any alien, regardless of his race or color, who served in the army or navy during the war is entitled to citizenship, according to instructions received from the bureau of naturalization, at Washington, D. C. Howard University's new president, Rev. J. Stanley Durkee, (white) has asked its Board of Trustees to reorganize the institution. Among the changes he desires is to make Prof. Geo W. Cook, his assistant, and to have a new unit of the institution. Prof. Cook has been Howard's secretary for many years and should be retained because he has "made good." Sergt. Henry Johnson, of Albany, N. Y., whom Col. Hayward referred to as the regiment's hero, returned. Feb. 12, with his regiment, the 369th, with the Croix de Guerre with one star and one palm. He routed a party of German snipers at Bois Hanzey, in the Argonne, on May 5, when he and Needham Roberts are credited with having killed four of the enemy and wounded thirty-two others. Capt. Charles W. Fillmore, Capt. J. Ed. Dunjill, Capt. Lewis E. Johnson and Second Lieut. Noble Sissle, all members of the 370th Inf., the old "8th Illinois," have returned from "overseas." All are Ohioans and the last three are landsliders. Noble Sissle were also members of the 369th Inf., the old "15th N. Y." while Dunill was with the 572d. Now that the 369th has returned, Col. Hayward ought to explain why all of his Afro-American line officers were gotten rid of while in France and although he asked for and received forty replacement officers "overthere" not one of them was an Afro-American. The manager of The Grand Theater, Mr. W. F. Gallagher, is a veteran in the "show business" and one of the most affable and enterprising men we have ever met. He is making a determined effort to give the best amusement and attractions obtainable for that theater and will likely boost the audience's whisome and beneficial. We want our readers to go to the theater and see for themselves. "The Smarter Set" is packing the house, this week, at matines and in the evenings also. Last week, the opening one under his management, the attendance taxed the capacity of the theater. Mrs. C. A. Jackson of Youngstown, was in the city, last week. Atty. Chas, Summer Sutton, E. 1045 N. Hill has been quite ill ever since the Friday. Mrs. W. S. Newton, former resident of this city, has left Newark, N. J., for Brooklyn, N. Y., where she will remain until spring. THE GAZETTE, CLEVELAND ORGANIZED LABOR ON OUR WAGE-EARNERS! Plenty Secretary Thos. J. Donnelly of the Ohio State Federation of Labor Issues an Official Statement of Prime Interest. Columbus, O., Feb. 5, '19. Hon. Harry C. Smith, Editor Gazette, Cleveland, Ohio. Dear Sir: In compliance with your request of Feb. 3, '19, find inclosed copy of official statement on the attitude of organized labor on the subject of Negro wage-carners in Ohio. Truely yours, THOS. J. DONNELLY, Secretary-Treasurer, Ohio State Federation of Labor. the Oriental Statement. Upon completion of college labor and the unionizing of Colored men in this section of the country, I am writing you that at this time best results would be obtained, in my opinion, if efforts should be made to bring into the union those Colored men who were born and educated in the north, where through contact and association with the whites they have formed the same viewpoint on industrial affairs, see the same necessity for a sustained effort, have the same "peep," and the same determination to protect their rights. These men are citizens. These men can be taken in by the organizations representing both the skilled and unskilled branches of the labor unions and I believe that no great objection would be found, especially if in communities where there are large numbers of both white and colored, distinct locals were organized; but where there are only a few whites or a few Colored men, following the same trade it would be advised to have the people belong to the same local. A possible effect of a mixed local in communities where there are large numbers of both racees employed in the same line of work, is that both elements might vote along the color line upon questions of organization and policies. This, of course, would have a tendency to destroy the solidarity of the organization and to discount its work. I believe that once these Colored workers were fairly well organized, they would be valued aid in organizing the illiterate and marginalized from the south and give them the clearness of northern ideals and the responsibilities accompanying citizenship. While it has been my experience that colored men as a rule make good union men, I do not think that the Colored agricultural illiterates from the south are adaptable to skilled industry and membership in the union of skilled white workers. Negro men in Ohio having the advantage of the public schools in the state, should be adaptable to skilled industry and no doubt could secure membership in the unions of the skilled white workers or have separate organizations chartered by the International Trades Unions. Places could possibly be found for a number of southern Colored agricultural illiterates in the labor and in semi-skilled trades. They would then be eligible to membership in the unions of the workers in these lines of industry. Improved machinery has greatly lessened the demand for muscle, but at the same time has increased the demand for men who are trained to use their hands as well as their hands. A great number of accidents in the Old factories and mills during the past 20 years, has largely been due to the employment of lilies, foreigners from southern Europe, formerly followed agricultural pursuits, and the employment of large numbers of Negroes of the same class from the south would result, no doubt, in a like number of accidents. Until they become factory broken, more punctual and dependable in attendance, intelligent and more accustomed to the occupation of living, they will not really constitute an asset of large value to skilled industry. FACTS * * * People who Advertise Can sell Goods. * * * People who sell Goods Can make Money. * * * People who make Money can advertise goods. * * * The Best Advertising Medium is "The Old Reliable" GAZETTE. PROTEST AGAINST WRONG. To submit in silence when we should protest makes cowards out of men. The human race has climbed on Protest. 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(Successor to L. Hargrave.) Phone, Central 3173-K. Five nice rooms for rent, up stairs at 2417 E. 82d St. 'Phone 513-K or call at The Gazette office, 214 and 215 Blackstone Bldg., W. 3d St., near Su- perior Ave. Take Scovill-Quincy car to E. 82d St. Where to Purchase The Gazette NOTICE TO SUBSCRIBERS Subscribers not receiving The Gazette regularly should notify us at once. We desires every copy delivered promptly. Send or bring locals and all business matters to The Gazette's office, 214-215 Blackstone Bldg. If you wish to see the editor call there, please. We advise our readers to carefully examine The Gazette's advertisements before making purchases. Business men who advertise in this paper should have the patronage of our people. The fact that they advertise is assurance that they want it. All matters for publication in current issues of The Gazette must be in the office by 4 p. m., WEDNESDAY of that week, at the latest. The Ohio State Telephone THE GAZETTE, Harry C. 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W. 3d St., near and north of Superior Ave. RECONSTRUCTION. In the re-building of the war-torn countries of Europe, we should glean the lesson of re-construction of our own affairs and begin to construct for prosperity and peace for ourselves. You can best be done by each one of us doing all things that goes to make us independent. You can best do this by getting a home of your own. You can make a start with your Liberty Bond if you hurry. $5.00 per month makes the payments and gives you possession. You can have your garden, this spring, and let the lot help pay for itself. They are being taken by our people from the Atlantic to beyond the Mississippi—so they'll be gone before you. Whether you buy or not, call and see C. C. Cade, 2403 E. 40th St., Suite 1. Maybe he can help you. You cannot afford to miss this opportunity. CLEVELAND Social and Personal Mrs. Geo, Early, Master Verle and little Mene Vene Parrish are ill. Mrs. Grace Peyton, of Olean, N. Y. visited Mrs. Ida B. Wells, E. 37th St. Miss Ida Jackson has been appointed a sub-teacher of the local public schools. Miss Laura Green was a week-end visitor of Mrs Ruby Johnson, E. 99th St. Sergeant Robert Bank has been honorably discharged from Camp Sherman. The Harmony Trio gave a benefit concert for Rev. W. H. Smith's Baptist church in Lorain, recently. A local committee of members of both races have prepared a reception for the 372d Inf. reg., when it arrives. Miss Mary A. Diehl sent The Gazette a beautiful souvenir postcard dated Feb. 14, '19, from Hot Springs, Ark. Detectives Passick and Allison arrested Merle Smith, age 33, a barber, of 2183 E. 31st St., last Friday night, on two charges of unlawfully having morphine and cocaine in his possession. Mrs. M. Freeman, 1591 Crawford Rd., was hostess to the Pleasant Company club, last Thursday. An enjoyable time was had. Mrs. J. B. Buckner is ill. Next meeting at the Y. M. C. U., Thursday evening. "J. T. Hudson" and A. D. ("Starlight") Boyd, were before Judge Foran, last Thursday, in forfeited bond cases. "Star" was $500 and Hudson's were $200 and $300 respectively. Has anyone heard from "Drum Major Streets?" A very pretty souvenir-post card, dated Feb. 17, '19, from Harry E. Thompson, bassist soloist with the Fisk Quartette, who was at Palm Beach, Fla., announces that the excellent organization is, "making a tour of that state, meeting with great success and enjoying the beautiful weather." Good! Mesdames L. E. Shy, M. A. Harris and C. E. Webster represented Lane Memorial C. M. E. church, last Wednesday, at the "victory luncheon" given by the W. C. T. U. at the Hollender hotel. Plates, $1 each. There were about 14 of our people in attendance. Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Bolden, E. 39th St. have as guests: Mr. and Mrs. Harry L. Lewis of Cincinnati, and Miss Florence L. Thomas of St. Louis, a school teacher, who is en route to France. Both Mr. and Mrs. Bolden have been quite ill since the first of the month, but are convalescent. This is formal opening week at Triedstone Baptist church, Secovill Ave, and E. 38th St. Exercises every evening. Rev Yewell, pastor, has certainly worked hard and faithfully, is entitled to unstinted praise. The church is making an effort to get $1,000 it put in a local co-operative league operated by whites. Ex-Senator John P. Green delivered an address before the Caterers' Association, Sunday. Mr. Green gave THE GAZETTE, CLEVELAND, OHIO, FEBRUARY 22, 1919 *DR. WEAVER'S 3315 Central Ave. *MRS. BESSIE KITZMILLER'S 3943 Central Ave. ACKSON'S Ile Ave. W. T. GRANT, 3512 Central Ave. *BEN'S CONFECTIONERY Cor. Central Ave. and E. 39th St. SUNDAYS. SUBSCRIBERS The Gazette regularly should notify by delivered promptly. business matters to The Gazette's If you wish to see the editor call frequently examine The Gazette's ad- chases. Business men who adver- the patrounge of our people. The trance that they want it. in current issues of The Gazette WEDNESDAY of that week, at the Telephone Wh: "Cuyahoga", Central 513-K reminiscences of the life of the Hon. Frederick Douglass, in this country and in Great Britain, some of which are not to be found in the autobiography of Douglass. During its delivery and at the conclusion of the address of one hour, the applause showed appreciation. Companies A, B, C, and D, (from Columbus, Springfield, Dayton and Cleveland), of the 372nd Infantry, formerly the Ninth Ohio Battalion, will parade in Cleveland and be given a reception Saturday morning, en route to Camp Sherman, according to J. Joe Chailman of the reception committee of these troops. The regiment returned from France on the 12th and went to Camp Upton, N. Y. From there it was sent to Camp Sherman. Again The Gazette warns our people of this city to STOP buying lots in other states and subscribing to "defense" and other funds that you do not KNOW, personally, are what they are alleged to be. It seems that Cleveland is a mecca for this sort of thing, these days. Some of our people so "buy" to separate from their hard-earned money that it is just like "taking candy from a baby". You are going to need your money before the year is out, especially next winter! The 370th Infantry, formerly the old 8th Illinois Reg., returned to the U. S., Sunday, on the steamer La France—123 officers and 2,843 men, under command of Col. Roberts, (white), who succeeded Col. F. A. Denison, who returned from France, ill with rheumatism, last fall. Col. Roberts, the regiment which was the only all-Afro-American regiment to go to France. It passed thru this city in two or three sections, Sunday, en route to Chicago. Cleveland's company of the 372nd regiment, which fought through the battle of the Argonne, will stop in Cleveland, Saturday morning, en route from Camp Upton to Camp Sherman for demobilization. The mayor's advisory board and a committee of our citizens have formulated plans to give the fighters a hearty welcome. Harry L. Vail, secretary of the mayor's war board, received a telegram from Maj. Gen. Harvey, last Saturday, saying permission had been granted for the men to stop here. Dinner will be served the soldiers at the Central Armory. It is rumored that the collection taken from those who attended the Ministers' Alliance "emancipation celebration", held in St. John's A. M. E. church, early last month, was given to W. H. Crabble to help him pay his expenses in the $10,000 damage suit instituted against him (Ormond Forte and the Western Newspaper Union) by the editor of The Gazette, last November. Members of several churches, who were present, are very indignant and claim they were taken advantage of. If the rumor is true, it is certainly a dirty trick to play on them and the rest of the public in attendance upon the affair. Crable presided at the "celebration." A Cleveland "boy," Wm. Fontaine, whose parents are so well and favorably known, and who is one of the three principal characters in "Darkest Americans," at the Grand Theater, this week, shows unmistakable signs of becoming a fine actor—if he perseveres. In a duet with a leading lady of the company, his acting is unusually good and his appearance is excellent. His many local friends are very proud of the success he is winning on the stage, Whitney and Tutt, and The Smarter Set Company, as a whole, are so well and favorably known that comment on them is superfluous. They give one of the most laughable, most satisfactory and best entertainments that is afforded by any company on the road. The management of THE GRAND THEATER, E. 9th St., near Prospect Ave., will offer patrons a carnival of both Colored and white high-class vaudeville for the week, starting with the matinee, Monday, Feb. 24. There will be two shows daily; matines at 2:15 p. m. and evening performances at 8:15 p. m. EIGHT BIG TIME FEATURE ACTS will be presented and no expense will be spared to give patrons of THE GRAND a vaudeville show equal to any theatre in Ohio. There will be a diversified program of specially selected acts and artists that will make up a two and a half hour show, which will be alive with such excellent entertainment it will make patrons sit up and take notice. It will be presented, all offering a distinct and different specialty. The orchestra will be augmented to ten musicians and everything done to make THE GRAND a mis-class place of amusement. Seats reserved seven days in advance. Phone, Prospect 276. 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The man who carries too much money on his person is making the mistake of risking loss and danger to himself. We all know these things but we don't apply them practically until we get the lesson vividly enough to drive it home. Many people needed the demonstration we had just made, and realize positively the folly of keeping money out of the bank and the result has been a healthy interest in savings accounts where they are the most needed. For it is the man who has plenty of money who can, perhaps, afford to lose some part of it without great distress to his family, and the man with plenty of money usually has learned to save his money at interest, in a bank, rather than around the house where it may be stolen any time. The people who can least afford to lose money are the ones who have security about it, as yet, to harden with it to the safety and security of a bank. They are the ones who tempt thieves by keeping money in supposedly safe hiding places." The Ladies' Auxiliary of the Young Men's Christian Union is calling a mass meeting to complete arrangements for the spring drive to capture the prize of $10,000. The prize to be given to the contestants is $100. All ladies are welcome to attend the grand mass meeting, Feb. 18, '19. President, Mrs. L. Preston; secretary, Mrs. N. Miller.—Advt. The Central Ave. and St. Clair Ave. bathhouses to be erected at a cost of $45,000 and $125,000 respectively, will be started in March. The Central Ave. bathhouse, to be located at E. 25th St. will contain 33 showers. The other, to be located at St. Clair and E. 67th St. will also contain 33 showers. Both the two for "the showers" and yet the St. Clair Ave. bathhouse is to cost nearly THREE TIMES that of the Central Ave. district. WHY? Is this the sort of unfair discrimination, Councilman Tom Fleming "stands for?" Is he the kind of a representative Ward 11 should have in the city council? 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When Jake came to his senses, his belt was missing. He never got his $500 back. Fred Z...reported to the police that $732 was stolen from his house. He kept it in a tin box hidden behind a loose stone in the cellar wall. Boys playing in the cellar had discovered the box. One of them told an older brother, who told some loafers at the corner. Then the box disappeared. It was never found—nor the money, either. Mrs. Mary P...put her savings away up in the attic where nobody ever went but herself. Thursday when she was out of the house, the chimney caught fire and burned a hole on the roof. It was only a small blaze, but it burned up Mary's $900. Almost every day police hear from someone whose money has been stolen. The police know that anybody who carries money on his person or tries to hide it anywhere is only tempting pickpockets, thugs, or thieves. There isn't a home anywhere that can't be broken into. There isn't a home-made hiding place that crooks can't find. The police know that there is but one absolutely safe place for your money and that is in the Trust Companies or the Savings Banks. The wonderful Federal Reserve system standing behind Cleveland banks makes them as solid as granite mountains—there is none safer in the whole wide world. Not only are these Trust Companies and Savings Banks glad to keep your money for you where it can't be stolen, lost, or burned—but they pay you interest on every dollar you put into the bank. Don't tempt thieves and thugs. Put your money where it will be out of their reach, where it will earn more money for you, where you can draw it out whenever you want it. Put it into a Trust Company or a Savings Bank today. Advertisement issued by the Savings Banks and Trust Companies of Cleveland, and approved by the Federal Reserve Bank. "You can deposit your savings with the banks in Cleveland and know that your money will be safe and ready for you when you need it." Two Afro-American regiments from America were brigaded with the 157th French Division—the 371st and the 372d. Both did themselves proud. In the 371st, made up chiefly of draftees from South Carolina, seventy-one of our men were awarded the Croix de Guerre while some have been recommended to receive the Distinguished Medal of the French Pershing. Four members of the 372d Medaille Militaire and fifty-two the Croix de Guerre. This regiment is composed of battalions formerly in the National Guard from the District of Columbia, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Ohio and Tennessee. The morale was much higher among the men of the 372d than the 371st. But the reason for this state of affairs was not difficult to diagnose. Members of the 372d were permitted to go on leave and visit the various places of public graves, Grottoes and townships, while the boys of the 371st bitterly complained that despite the excellent record they had made on the field of battle their regimental commander was opposed to giving them a leave. The impression was rife that the commissioned officers of the regiment, all white, did not look with favor on the boys meeting the French on terms of social equality. The following communications received by the regimental commanders of the 372d were received by the Goytet will give some idea of how the American Negro fighters of the division conducted themselves in the trenches: Your troops have been admirable in their attack. You must be proud of the courage of your officers and men, and I consider it an honor to have them under my command. The bravery and dash of your regiments won the admiration of the Moroccan Division, who are themselves versed in warfare. Thanks to you. During these hard days the division was at all times in advance of all other divisions of the Army Corps. I am sending you all my thanks all. I beg you to transmit them to your subordinates, I call on your wounded. Their morale is higher than my praise. (Signed) _____ GOYETB. October 8, 1918. In transmitting you with legitimate pride the thanks and congratulations of the General Garnier Duplissol (commander of the Army Corps), ally of the American friends of Americans and French, to address you from the bottom of the heart of a chief and soldier, the expression of gratitude for the glory which you have lent to our good 157th Division. During these nine days of hard fighting you have progressed eight kilometers through powerfully organized defences, taken nearly five hundred prisoners, captured fifteen guns of different caliber, twenty minenwerers and nearly 150 machine guns, seized and captured by the engineering material and important supplies of artillery ammunition, brought down by your fire three enemy aerplanes. The "Red Hand" sign of the division has, thanks to you, become a bloody hand which took the Boche by the throat and made him cry for mercy. You have well avenged our glorious lead. (Signed) GOYBET. On December 15, 1918, General Goybet sent the following farewell letter to the two Colored regiments: "On the 12th of December the 371st and 372d infantries were replaced at the disposal of the American command. It is not without profound emotion that I come in the name of the 157th D. I, and in my personal name to say farewell to our valorous comrades of battle. During seven months we have lived as brothers-in-arms, sharing the same works, the same fatigues, the same dangers. Side by side we have participated in the great Champagne battle which was crowned with prodigious victory. "The 157th D. I, will never forget the irresistible dash, the heroic push of the Colored American regiments on the Crete des Observatories and in the plains of Monthois. The most formidable defenses, the best organized machine gun nests, the most smashing machine guns, would not stop them. These elite regiments crossed all of it with a superb disdain of death, and thanks to their courageous devotion, the Red Hand Division, during nine days of hard struggle, always held the lead in the historic advance of the Fourth Army. "Officers, non-commissioned officers and soldiers of the 371st and 372d Infantry, I respectfully salute your glorious dead and I bow before your banners, on the side of the flag of the 332d R. I., conducted us to victory. "Dear friends from America, after you have crossed the ocean anew, forget not the Red Hand Division. Our pure fraternity of arms has been soaked in the blood of the braves. These ties will be undisoluble. Keep a loyal memory of your General proud to have commanded you; and remember that his recognition and affection is acquired for always. (Signed) "GENERAL GOYBET, —New York Acre, THE GAZETTE, CLEVELAND, OHIO, FEBRUARY 22, 1919 Made Grand Record THE 369th, 370th, 371st, AND 372nd REGIMENTS, AFRO-AMERICANS French General In Tears Addresses Our Boys and Kisses Their Flag —Croix de Guerre and French War Crosses. Galore The 370th, like the old 15th New York, (the 369th), 371st and 372d regiments, was brigaded with the French. The Illinois fighters served under General Vincendon, commander of the 59th French division, who, shortly after the signing of the armistice, sent the regiment (370th) the following communication: "Officers, non-commissioned officers and men: dissoluble the bond of affection that unites us. We have, besides, the pride of having worked together at a magnificent task, and the pride of bearing on our foreheads the ray of a common grandeur." Not only was each of these regiments, the 369th, 370th, 371st and 372d, cited as a unit for the award of the Croix de Guerre, but 359 indi "Your efforts have been rewarded. The armistice is signed. The troops of the Entente, to whom the armies of the American Republic have nobly come to join themselves, have vanquished the most powerful instrument of conquest that a nation could forge, brought German army acknowledged itself conquered. However hard our conditions are, the enemy government has accepted them all. "The 370th R. I. U. S. has contributed largely to the success of the 59th Division and has taken in bitter strife both cannon and machine guns. Its units, fired by a noble ardor, got at times even beyond the objectives given them by the higher command; they were always to be in the front line, for the place of honor is the leading rank. "They have shown, in the course of our advance, that they are worthy of being there."—N. Y. Age. By Sergeant Rufus Pinkney We (372d Inf.) are brigaded with the French, and our commander a French general addressed us recently with tears in his eyes. He said that the name of our regiment will go down in history for the way we Americans answered the call of France for aid, and fought along side of them in battle. He said "you went into the trenches singing; you went over the top singing; and you came back crowned with victory singing. I am proud to be your commander, you must always remember, when you are home across the sea, the Red Hand Division—the bleeding hand that seized the Germans by the throat and made them name after you now, but which was then shelled by hostile artillery and covered with machine gun nests, you carried out your orders like men. We love you. You are our brothers. We honor you as the heroes of France and I know that all America will be proud of you when you arrive home." The French commander in summing up the material and prisoners captured by us said that we had taken 600 German prisoners, 700 cannon, and 350 machine guns. "I am proud to have been your general," were his parting words as he kissed the flag, and took final leave from us. Our chaplain, Rev. Arrington S. Helm, is the senior chaplain in the army, and the first to arrive in France. In addition to the whole regiment being cited, 88 of us are wearing the French war cross. We are expecting to see the Statue of Liberty in New York soon. Then we will be home—Baltimore (Md.) Afro-American. The high appreciation and affection the French have for the members of the 370th as fighters and comrades is set forth in the following order issued by General Vincendon in December: "Officers and Soldiers of the 370th R. I. U. S." "You are leaving us. The impossibility at this time that the German army can recover from its defeat, the necessity which is imposed on the people of the Entente of taking up again a normal life, leads the United States to diminish its effectiveness in France. You are chosen to be among the first to return to America. In the name of your comrades of the 59th Division I say to you: Au revoir, in the name of France, thank you. The hard and brilliant battles of Bataille and the Bolsa de Beaumont having reduced the effectiveness of the Division, the American government generously put your regiment at the disposition of the French high command in order to reinforce us. You arrived from the trenches of the Argonne. "We at first, at Marculi-Sur-Oureu in September, admired your fine appearance under arms, the precision of your review and the suppleness of your evolutions that presented to the eye the appearance of silk unrolling in wavy folds. We advanced to the line. Fate placed you on the banks of the Ailette in front of the Bois Mortier. October 12, you occupied the enemy trenches Acier and Brouze. On the 13th we reached the railroad of Laon la Fere, the forest of Saint Gobain, the principal center of resistance of the Hindenburg line was ours. "November 5 the Serre was at last crossed, the pursuit became active. Pivot's battalion distinguished itself at the Val St. Pierre, where it captured a German battery. Patton's battalion crossed the first, the Hirson where the Germans entered where the Germans tried to resist. Duncan's battalion took Logny and, carried away by their arduor, could not be stopped short of Gue d'Hosson on November 11, after the armistice. We have hardly time to appreciate you, and already you depart. "As Lieut. Col. Duncan said November 28, in offering to me your regimental colors as proof of your love for France as an expression of your loyalty to the 59th Division and our army, you have given us of your blood to it, and it out of the fullness of your hearts. "The blood of your comrades who fell on the soil of France, mixed with the blood of our soldiers, renders in dissoluble the bond of affection that unites us. We have, besides, the pride of having worked together at a magnificent task, and the pride of bearing on our foreheads the ray of a common grandeur." Not only was each of these regiments, the 369th, 370th, 371st and 372d, cited as a unit for the award of the Croix de Guerre, but 359 individual soldiers from the four regiments received the highly prized decoration. The greatest number of these regiments came to the 359 Infantry, formerly the old 15th New York which had a total of 169 members cited for the French War Cross. The 370th Infantry, formerly the 8th Illinois, had 66 officers and men cited for the decoration, while the 371st and the 372d regiments had a total for both units of 124. Brest, France.—The Prefect of the Maritime district, here, has decorated the flag of the 372d regiment of American Infantry with the French War Cross. The regiment has been cited in an army order for brilliant conduct in the Champagne offensive. The 372d is composed of battalions formerly in the National Guard from the District of Columbia, Ohio, Massachusetts, Connecticut and Tennessee.—N. Y. Age. CAMP GRANT SOCIAL ITEMS Rockford, Ill.—Great time when the 370th, the old 8th ILL, arrived here, Monday night, to be demobilized. Warmly welcomed. Thanks to Prof. Jefferson Howard and others.—Rev Holt, Sergt. Brown and Mr. Blake were among the speakers at the N. A. A. C. P. meet at Allen Chapel. There is a great field here for the organization if it will WORK. Officers elected, Feb. 16; H. H. Blake, pres; Mrs. Ella Harris, vice pres.; Mr. James Harris, vice pres.; writer joined the organization and met Dr. Du Bois. It can do much for our people if its activity is proper and directed right. Hustle for members and also for subscribers for "The Old Reliable" Gazette. The supper at the church, Feb. 14, was quite a success. The chefs were: Messrs. Blake, Ed. Harris and Al. Robinson—Lest you forget! Remember our little NEWSEBO, MASTER MORRIS FYKES, who will sell you books. Copy of the Gate work. We work this 12 year lad as he is working for a little. 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Efficient service, something good to eat all the time. Barber Shop in the basement. Pleasant heated rooms upstairs at a reasonable cost. 510 ELM STREET Rockford,IL,near Camp Grant) Telephone, Main 3383 R. C. ANDREWS, Chairman Arcade land Subscri Subscribe Now A Texarkana, Tex. March 6, 1917. The Ozonized Ox Marrow Co., Chicago, Illinois. Sirs: When I began the use of your Pomade my hair was 1½ ins. long. After using it one year, my hair was 8 ins. long. It grows so thick and fast I have to cut it very often. This is my photo. Mrs. Josie A. Nelson. This is what Mrs. Nelson says about Ford's Hair Pomade. Her picture shows the rest. ing. After using 3 ins. long. It I have to cut it photo. Sie A. Nelson. says about Ford's Ford's Hair Shampoo FORD'S HAIR POMADE The Natural Oil Product For harsh, curly, short and unruly hair. It's use makes the hair softer, more pliable and easier to comb and put up in any style the length will permit. Guaranteed to contain no vaseline, petroleum, mineral oils or poisonous drugs. Used for Over Sixty Years. and unruly hair. ofter, more plia- and put up in permit. vaseline, petro- isonous drugs. extra Years. What better could be asked of an article than sixty years of universal success? Do not accept a substitute when you ask for Ford's Hair Pomade. The genuine is called "Ford's Hair Pomade" and manufactured only by The Ozonized Ox Marrrw Co., of Chicago, Ill. Price 25c and 50c a bottle. FOR SALE BY ALL DEALERS AISE OUR PRICES DUE ICES DURING THE entering into our products we enses all we could, and by so doing L YOU STAND BY U ode; so now it is up to you, to show you it them, and for over sixty years Ford and encourage a just cause, if you Ford's Large Brass Hair Straightening and Shampoo Comb No. 025 Wooden handle, large and very strong, making a good and serviceable comb for kinky or thick curly hair. Price $1.00 Ford's Hair Straightening and Shampoo Comb No. 026 This comb is made of solid brass, highly polished, wooden handle, and is 8 inches long over all, comb 3 3/4 inches long, and about 1 inch wide. Weight 3 oz. Price 75c Ford's Hair Straightening and Shampoo Comb No. 027 This comb is 6 3/4 ins. long over all, comb 2 ins. long, 3/4 ins. wide, solid brass, weight 2 oz. A fine temple or mountache comb. Price 35c Ford's Hair Presser No. 028 Solid brass knobs, steel handles, nickel plated; length about 8 ins, over all. Weight 6½ oz. Price $50e Ford's Hair Puller No. 029 In very heavy and substantially made of solid brass highly polished, wooden handles. This article is designed to work faster than a No. 028 as it has a larger heating surface. Length about 9½ ins over all, weights about 8 oz. Easy and convenient to handle. Price $1.00 ING THE WAR our products were raised on us, but we believe and by so doing were able to sell our goods AND BY US NOW? to you, to show your true spirit and stick by the sixty years Ford's Hair Pomade has not been a just cause, if you think it is right. SANTAL CAPSULES MIDY CATARRH of the BLADDER relieved in 24 HOURS By sule bears the MIDY name #2 Bearers of counterfeits Tells all about the war; it is fair to colored people; everyone buys; a tremendous seller. COLORED MAN NO SLACKER free, or choice of other 25c pictures: agents making $7 to $23 per day. Send 25c quick for agent's complete outfit. AUSTIN JENKINS CO., $29 9th St., Washington, D. C. Try it if you want a clear, healthy complexion; imparts a whiteness to the skin that cannot be detected or rubbed off like powder. Relieves bumps and pimples of the skin. Excellent for men and women. Pleasant to use. Price $25 a bottle.