Dayton Forum

N.A.A.C.P.SENDS TELEGRAM TO WILSON BY COM ON PUB. INT The daring of the American fighters in France has been rewarded and commended in various ways. Some of the men have been decorated with the French war Cross. Yet a fighter delights in having his commanding officer personally congratulate him for exceptional valor. General Edwards, shown in this picture, realizes that his men want his thanks. So when a raiding party composed of his men carried out a successful raid on enemy trenches he gathered the men around and shook the hand of each. Birth Anniversary Recalls ```markdown ``` Paul Lawrence Dunbar and Mother A FAMILY PAPER-Reaches 3,000 homes and is carefully read by 12,000 people every week throughout Ohio and Middle West N. A. A. AMERICAN GENERAL C The daring of the American fighters in the men have been decorated with the French personally congratulate him for exceptional want his thanks. So when a raiding party gathered the men around and shook the harbor. Birth Anniversary Paul Law By Judge C. W. Dustin The birthday anniversary (June 27) of Paul Lawrence Dunbar was quite generally observed throughout the country. A few weeks ago, Robert McMurdy, a lawyer of Chicago, wrote me saying that he was to deliver an address on Paul Lawrence Dunbar and asked for some special incidents of his life, with which I might be familiar, and which were not recorded in his published biography. Mr. McMurday is a son of Rev. Dr. McMurdy, now deceased, but formerly a well known resident of Dayton, a man of fine intellectual powers and a great friend of the colored race. Robert seems to be following in his father's footsteps both as a man of learning and as a friend of struggling humanity. He is the author of several books and numerous "papers" on humanitarian lines and no wonder he was and is in sympathy with everything pertaining to the author of "Lyrics of the Lowly." I knew Paul Lawrence Dunbar as a boy, when he attained some local distinction by writing class poems and sunday articles for the High School Times. Elected Class Poet Although he was "black as the shades of night" his schoolmates recognized his mental abilities and his moral worth by electing him "class poet." This was in a way, especially gratifying to me, for, as a member of the board of education I had introduced and secured the passage of a resolution abolishing the colored school, and allowing colored children the same educational privileges as the whites. And Paul Lawrence Dunbar was not the only colored lad to appreciate and profit by these privileges. Daniel Flickinger Wilberforce was another; a colored youth of dark hue, who came from the wilds of Africa to be educated in America, and at Dayton, for missionary work in his native land, and who proved to be so gifted and studious that he carried off --- THE DAYTON FORUM Early Life of the Noted Poet all honors, and was graduated as valedictorian of his class. Hon. C. L. Bauman, father of the present lawyers of that game, used to tell with much pride of his congratulatory remarks to the "black valedictorian." Mr. Bauman was, I think, president of the board of education at that time. Read and Wrote But to return to Dunbar. Notwithstanding his attainments and genius, no suitable employment seemed open to him. Times were hard, wages were low, and prejudice against his color was greater than now. He came on a weekly errand to a student in my office, and one day applied for work. There was nothing in my control that I could give him except the position of elevator boy in the Callahan block, of which I then had charge as Mr. Callahan's agent. He took it, borrowed a law book and went on duty. Between rings he read or wrote every minute. There was no disposition to be idle. One day I found that he was trying his hand on a class of literature I did not suspect he had any fancy for, viz: wild west stories. He found there was a market for such stories with a Chicago firm, but a pitiful market it was. After writing for days on a story he would send it in for acceptance and the manuscript would sometimes be returned with the request to "cut it down, one-half," or to a certain number of words. Small Compensation Then he would laboriously go over the whole thing, send in the revised manuscript and receive perhaps $3. That was exasperating to the last degree, and I wondered how he could stand it. But he kept on, hoping that finally his merits would be recognized. Between stories he would write little poems and send them to the local papers. He expected no compensation. We did it for amusement and to increase his skill by practice, and, of course, to add to his reputation. One day he came to me quite excitedly and said he had found in "The Green Bag," a legal publication, one DAYTON, OHIO, FRIDAY JULY 5, 1918 SENDS ON A TRENCH RAID nummended in various ways. Some of rights in having his commanding officer in this picture, realizes that his men successful raid on enemy trenches he the Noted Poet Mother of his poems published without giving him credit as the author. It was a comical description of the examination of a witness and quite clever in every way. "The Green Bag" had copied the poem from a Kansas paper, giving credit to that publication, but not naming any author. The Kansas paper had taken it from a Dayton paper and published it without giving credit to anyone or anything. Received First Five ... I advised him to write to "The Green Bag," asserting his authorship and complaining that credit had not been given him. In due time he received an apologetic answer, disclaiming knowledge that he was the author and inclosing $5. A like sum was offered for another poem in a similar vein. So far as I know that was the first time Paul had ever received pay for a single poem, although it was about that time that he published his first book, "Oak and Ivy." It was not long after that I was elected judge of the common pleas court, and on taking my seat embraced the opportunity to appoint Paul as my "page." It was the first time a colored man had ever been appointed to a position in the court house, except a janitorship. However, Paul did not serve long as page. His reputation as a poet and reader was rising, and a lecture agency employed him, taking him to England where he was much appreciated. George Holmes, another colored man, succeeded him and remained with me over seven years and until I was appointed to the circuit court. Paul Dunbar's struggles, patience and industry, and final success should be an encouragement to every poor boy, and especially every child of genius. I could relate other instances of his discouragements and triumphs, but this article is already long enough, and I do not care to risk receiving from the editor a request to "cut it down," as poor Paul did so many times Example to All from that heartless Chicago publisher. As is well known, Paul is buried in Woodland cemetery, and his grave is suitably marked by a bronze plate on a granite boulder, containing his own beautiful request as to the place of his burial: "Lay me down beneaf de willers in de grass. Whah de branch go a-singin' as it pass; An' w'en I's a-layin' low, I kin hyeah it as it go, Singin,' Sleep, my honey; tek yo' res' at las'." At the time of the unveiling of this Dunbar monument, a movement was begun to establish a scholarship in Wilberforce university, to be known as the Paul Lawrence Dunbar scholarship. It is still open to contributions. OUR TROOPS MAKE GOOD DURING RAIDS Colored Men From the Southern States Are Running True to Form DIXIE LUCK WAS WITH 'EM Terrific Bombardment Is Successfully Resisted With Only Two Casualties PARIS, July 1.—American colored troops proved their value as fighting men in the line east of Verdum on June 12, it is permissible to state The Germans attempted a raid in that sector, but were completely renamed by the Negro troops. The boches began a terrific bombardment at one minute after midnight, throwing over between 3,000 and 4,000 shells from guns ranging in size from 67 to 346 millimeters. The bombardment was concentrated on small areas. Many of the shells made holes from ten to fifteen feet across. In the midst of this inferno the Negroes cooly stuck to their posts, operating machine guns and automatic rifles, and keeping up such a steady barrage that the German infantry failed to penetrate the American lines. The mericans sustained only two wounded. "Dixie luck was a 'working with us," explained one. "We all got knocked down lots o' times, but every man got right up." During the attack, the crew of a machine gun was bowled over by a minewerfer projectile which made 15-foot hole 10 feet from them. They all got up, remounted the gun and continued shooting until it jammed. Then, despite the terrible bombardment, they fixed it and again turned it on the Germans. This incident was repeated twice. Both French and American officers reported that the Negroes performed like veterans. They obeyed orders promptly, took risky duties voluntarily, and compared well with the best troops on the west front. Ophilostering and Repair Shop Let us do your upholstering and repair work. Old furniture made to look like new. W. H. JONES, 109 Olive St. COMMUNITY HOUSE NOTES Miss Louedna Shank. of Evansville, Ind., teacher of the public school, will tell stories to the children Wednesday evening, July 10, at 7 o'clock. We hope to have a large number of children to hear Miss Shank. The Community house will be open every evening now. Anybody desiring to read, discuss topics or socialize, is invited to come. Miss Green and Mrs. E. T. Banks are having success with the work. More than $400.00 worth of repairs have been made to the building. Members of Tuskegee Faculty, Mr. and Mrs. James A. Dunn. of Tuskegee Ala., visited Dayton relatives this week. Mrs. Dunn will be the guest of her parents of Yellow Springs this summer, going from there to Louisville, Ky., where Mr. Dunn has ac Dayton Branch Wires Strong Appeal to the White House WANTS DEMOCRACY AT HOME The following poignant appeal was telegraphed to President Wilson by the Reverend J. N. Samuels-Belboder: To President Wilson, The White House, Washington, D. C. DAYTON BRANCH OF THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF COLORED TWO—FORUM July 5 complainingly laboring for the Allies' victory over armed arrogance, treachorous bad faith, and criminal dishonor. On Independence Day, July 4, you speak to the nation and the world. We urgently and respectfully beg you to condemn at that time these national atrocities; that you remind the south PEOPLE beg to call your Excellency's attention to the savage and atrocious treatment visited upon Negro citizens fy white citizens, especially in the form of lynching, a brutal and barbarous pastime—in this country. Democracy in America is still unsafe for the Negro, though hundreds of thousands are offering their lives today on the battlefields of Europe in its behalf; and many more are un- TO THE N. A. A. C. P. AND THE NEGROES OF DAYTON, O. In the last few months we have heard a great deal about World Democracy and making this world a fit place to live in. We are asked to contribute to the Soldiers' Relief Fund, the Red Cross, be War Chest, the Liberty Loan, and the N. A. A. C. P., all of which are good causes and, I hope, our soldiers and their families will be benefited hereof. Still these soldiers are drafted by the government and it is good to support soldiers and their families. There appear to me to be a far more important duty for those of us who are left behind. That is: when our men have proven their valour and the world proclaims the true manhood and efficiency of the black boys of America, we will have made this America for which they have fought so bravely, a fit place for them to return to and a democratic land to live in. It is all very well to laud the successes of the N. A. A. C. P. in Louisville, St. Louis and other cities, but what we Ohioans want most is Democracy for Ohio; Democracy for Dayton; for Cincinnati and each city respectively. Therefore, let the Dayton branch of the N. A. A. C. P. work and root for Dayton and the other GREEK KING VISITS ALLIES Mary Ida Underwood & Underwood FRENCH OFFICIAL PHOTO King Alexander of Greece is shown here coming out of an Italian bombarding dug-out that he inspected during his recent visit to the allied forces at Salonikl. The youthful Greek king also reviewed one of the British regiments in Gréce. MADE BENEFICIARY A communication, containing a certificate of insurance from the Treasury Department at Washington, D. C. has been received stating that Serg. Harold M. Williams, now in France, has made Miss Flosse Crockett his beneficiary for war-risk insurance, valued at $10,000, payable in case of death or total disability. ADVERTISERS realize quick results when using these columns to reach the people. Phone Us! Main 7696. WILSON ch Wires Strong he White House CRACY AT HOME complainingly laboring for the Allies' victory over armed arrogance, treacherous bad faith, and criminal dishonor. On Independence Day, July 4, you speak to the nation and the world. We urgently and respectfully beg you to condemn at that time these national atrocities; that you remind the south and the nation of their Christian teaching, their democratic duty of obedience to law. "Earth is sick and Heaven weary of hollow words that States and Kingdoms utter when they talk of Truth and Justice," but studiously refuse to practice at the time most needed. Your Excellency's obedient servant, J. N. SAMUELS-BELBODER, 2nd July, 1918 President. cities do accordingly. I have suggested this to some of the members individually, but their universal answer is, We haven't the money. We can get the members. Why not make a great campaign. I have talked to people who do not know that such an association exists. Would it not be a good idea to set aside a special Sunday? Let everyone take part in the united effort for the municipal democracy. Let the pastors of each church preach a patriotic, democratic sermon for the race and I'll wager sufficient funds will be appropriated to accomplish great things for Dayton. Let our leading representatives here give their services for purely unselfish, impersonal motives, and use the money appropriated and entrusted to them for the purpose for which it is given. Let them stand up for the race not only in name but in deed. Remember that it is very easy to make excuses but it is going to be the real men and women who have their race at heart that are going to accomplish anything at this time when the world is clamoring for democracy. As a member of the race I humbly offer these few suggestions: The world admits that the moving pictures have benefited mankind intellectually. Why then in this great democratic America can't respectable, law abiding citizens enjoy this privilege? I was refused last week at the Dayton Theater. On account of the shortage of men, the services of women are being required more and more. Why do they seek to employ our women to do the drudgery work only and with comparatively small pay. Why do they not place more of our men in real positions? Why are our people not treated with more courtesy in our local stores. Why is that little unsanitary colored school tolerated; and why does the Jim Crow car to Moraine city exist? I think if the N. A. A. C. P. would look into these suggestions it will have its hands full and will not have time to proclaim the victories in other cities, but will be sufficiently occupied with what it is doing for Dayton and when our boys come home they will be proud to return to a city which is so illustrative of the democracy for which they have shed their life's blood and fought to protect. MRS. H. H. Conference With Secretary Baker COLONEL YOUNG VISITS WAR DEPARTMENT Washington, D. C., July 1.—Colonel Charles Young, of the United States Army, who has been stationed at his home in Wilberforce, Ohio, since his retirement from active military service, was a caller at the War Department this week. He was presented to Secretary of War Newton D. Baker, by Eunnett J. Scott, Special Assistant. We ASSURE you, that we INSURE you against sickness, accident and death. We PLEDGE you that we PAY you like the rest. FIRESIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. 346 W. 5th St. M. 2782 J. D. FIELDS, Supt. OUR CASH PRICES ARE THE LOWEST Ask for Expert to Teach Squaws How to Save Wheat by Using Substitutes. Omaha, Neb.—Indians are not one whit behind the white man when it comes to food conservation. They want their squaws to have a "food matron" just like their white brethren. Fifty leaders of the Omaha Indian tribe called on State Food Administrator G. W. Wattles and asked him to intercede with the "great white father" at Washington to have Food Administrator Hoover appoint a matron to explain to the squaws how to save the wheat by using substitutes. In the past nothing but wheat has ever been used on the reservation, but the Indians have not only sent their boys to fight for Uncle Sam, but they want to do their bit at home. OLDEST WOMAN IS CARRIED TO GRAVE One of the oldest colored women of Dayton, Mrs. Katie Conings, was laid to rest in Woodland cemetery Sunday afternoon, following funeral services at the home of her son, John Thomas, 30 Madee street, where she made her home during recent years. She leaves to survive her three sons, one daughter and four grandchildren, who are all residents of Dayton. Her husband, Ed Conings, was bellringer in the early days. He died 20 years ago. His duty was to call out the names and appearances of lost children and to tell of public auctions. Letterheads, Billheads, Envelopes Business Cards Wedding Invitations, Statements Hand Bills, Booklets Folders, etc. Sunday, July 7th, 1918, no less than three hundred dollars are expected Sunday. Rev. T. J. Smith, of Zion Baptist, will preach at 3 o'clock. Rev. Day of Eaker St. will join in. Rev. Anderson of Bethel has pledged his support and every pastor who has a church are invited with their members. Fill Mt. Olive to her full capacity. Let Edgemont see that our uptown friends are with us for God and humanity. The Carnival closed Sunday with a successful week on Saturday evening. There will be a lawn fete on the church lawn. Come and enjoy the last of the festivities before the rally. To the members of Mt. Olive: Be on time Sunday morning as it will be a busy day and we want you back at three o'clock. The pocket social will be a part of the lawn fete. A beautiful quilt will be given away by the Missionary Society. Refreshments will be served. 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LORITTS FUNERAL DIRECTOR AND LICENSED EMBALMER PROMPT AND COURTEOUS TREATMENT TO ALL "Automobile Heaise and Carriages" Office 636 W. 5th Dayton, Ohio N. A. Anderson, Prop. 324 Sprague St. FREE GROCERIES given in case of sickness or Accident WE RECOMMEND LINDSEY THE VALUE SPECIALIST EY PECIALIST THE VALUE SPECIALIST 130 South Jefferson Street Watches, Jewelry, Diamonds, Silverware Leather Goods, utlery, etc. Watches Repaired Specticles Fitted Are You Buying THRIFT STAMPS EVERY DAY If you buy 25c Thrift Stamps at the rate of only one a day, and exchanged each book of 16 [with 17c] for a certifidate worth $5.00 in 1923,you are saving money at the rate of $10.00 a month. Good investment, isn't it? And a patriotic habit besides—for every single Thrift Stamp is a little added momentum behind the one great common desire—to shoten this war. Men Carry Dead Lieutenant Miles During Fight. Striking Example of Devotion of Soldiers of French Army to Superiors. With the French Armies.—One of the most striking examples of the men's devotion to their officers in the records of the French army. has just become known, although it occurred on May 28. Among the units of French African fighters are several battalions of "Joy-sul" youths whose records before entering military service were besmirched and who are now given a chance to redeem themselves on the battlefield. During a recent action the joysul" fought with remarkable ardor. Their motto is "death is necessary." Assailed by overwhelming numbers, one battalion fought hand to hand with the enemy until forced to retreat to conform their line with the units on the left. It was here on May 28 that a group of "joysul" saw their lieutenant fall in a ravine. Four of them refused to retreat and fought off the enemy with grenades until one of them could shoulder the dead man. With the body on their shoulders the four retreated twenty kilometers during the night of the 28th though the dead weight was agonizing. Weary and fatigued with lack of sleep, they tenderly carried their officer until they found time in the morning to bury him. CHAMP CLARK'S GRANDSON MARRIAGE DRINK Mrs. James Thomson of New Orleans, formerly Miss Genevieve Clark, daughter of the speaker of the house, and her baby, Champ Clark Thomson. She and the baby are spending the summer in and near Washington. TAKE SAVINGS OF LIFETIME Sailor and Wife Did Not Know They Could Not Take Gold Out of Country. San Francisco.—The savings of a lifetime of a sailor and his wife have been seized by federal officials because the couple did not know of President Wilson's order for bidding the taking of gold out of the country. Because Mrs. Ricardo Roderiguez feared banks, she persuaded her husband to carry their entire fortune, $1,855, with him on a trip to Central America. The officers found it and took possession. Because of the nature of the case permission is to be asked of Secretary McAdoo to return the money. DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT THE WAR Miner Comes In With $65,000 Stake, Invests It In Bonds and Goes Back to Work. Reno, Nev.—For five years Charles McNesie has been working a placer claim in the mountains of the Powder River country in Oregon, happily un- conscious of the fact that virtually the entire world was at war: McNesie came out of his mountain retreat with $65,000 in gold. On learning the kalser had made the universe his enemy the prospector attempted to enlist. He was too old. He then invested the $65, 000 poke in Thrift stamps and Liberty bonds, ordered a grub stake and re- turned to the hills. UNFEELING SERGEANT GETS HEAVY SENTENCE ```markdown ``` Little Rock, Ark.—Here is how the United States protects her private soldiers. William L. Taylor, an enlisted man at Camp Pike, was ill and sent word to his sergeant, George W. Reubling. "I don't care, let him die" said Reubling. Reubling was tried by court-martial, convicted, sentenced to five years in military prison, forfeits all pay and allowances and is dishonorably discharged from the army. Boy Named "Liberty Bond." Moundsville, W. Va.—A male child born to Mr. and Mrs. Alex Sleiman, has been named "Liberty Bond Sleiman." LEGAL NOTICE Whose place of residence is Indianapolis, Ind., you will take notice that Carrie Davis did on the 29th day of May, 1918, file a petition against you in the Common Pleas Court, Division of Domestic Relations, Montgomery County, Ohio, being cause No. 43489, praying for a decree of divorce from you upon the ground of willful absence for more than three years last past. You are required to answer her said petition not later than six weeks after the date of the first publication of this notice, to-wit, May 31, 1918, or such divorce may be granted. CARRIE DAVIS, Plaintiff. Per M. H. Jones, her attorney. LEGAL NOTICE Common Pleas Court, Montgomery County, Ohio. Minnie Watkins, Pltl., vs. Lawrence Watkins, Deft. To Lawrence Watkins, whose place of residence is No. 365th Infantry Machine Gun Co., Camp Grant, Rockford, Ill., you will please take notice that the said Plaintiff did on the 2nd day of April, 1918, file her petition against you in the Common Pleas Court, Division of Domestic Relations, Montgomery Co., Ohio, being cause No. 43230. Praying for a decree of divorce from you upon the grounds of gross neglect of duty and extreme cruelty. You are required to answer her petition not later than the date of the first publication of this notice, to-wit April 5th, 1918, or such divorce may be granted. MINNIE WATKINS, Pltl. By MOSES H. JONES, her Att'y. LEGAL NOTICE Whose place of residence is unknown, you will take notice that the said Plaintiff did on the ..... day of March, 1918, file a petition in the Common Pleas Court, Division of Domestic Relations of Montgomery County, Ohio, praying for a decree of divorce from you, upon the ground of willful absence for more than three years last past. You are required to answer her said petition not later than six weeks after the date of the first publication of this notice, to-wit: April 5th, 1918, or such divorce may be granted. OPHELIA WALKER, Pltf. Per M. A. RUGGLES, Her Att'y. LEGAL NOTICE To Sadie Johnson, whose place of residence is unknown, you will please take notice that the said plaintiff did, on the 8th day of April, 1918, file his petition against you in the Common Pleas Court, Division of Domestic Relations, Montgomery County, Ohio, being cause No. 4'256, praying for a decree of divorce from you, upon the grounds of gross neglect of duty. You are required to answer his petition not later than six weeks after the date of the first publication of this notice, to-wit, the 12th day of April, 1918, or such divorce may be granted. HUGH B. JOHNSON, Pltff. Per MOSES H. JONES, his attorney. HELP TO MAKE IT BETTER We could give you a better paper if you would settle your accounts promptly. Most of the knockers are delinquent. Churches and organizations especially should settle their accounts promptly. Running a newspaper these days is an expensive operation. Do your part. Pay up. APPLICATION FOR CLEMENCY Notice is hereby given that at the next meeting of the Ohio Board of Clemency, an application will be made for clemency in the case of Chester Lenoir, convicted at the January term, 1911, of the Common Pleas Court of Montgocerwy Co., Ohio, of the crime of murder in the first degree and sentenced to imprisonment in the Ohio penitentiary for life. Signed, CHESTER LENOIR Per MOSES H. JONES, His Att'y. NOTICE Don't ask us to rush your printing unless you have the money ready when he job is completed. Our new ruling is to give the best service to those who pay promptly. You will save 10 per cent. by paying cash on delivery. FORUM PUBLISHING CO. COLORED EDITORS AND LEADERS IN CONFERENCE Moulders of Public Sentiment Consider Methods by Which the Negro NOTABLE ADDRESSES BY Free, Frank and Full Discussion of Many Vital Issues Affecting Colored Americans Characterize Representative Gathering—Personnel of the Participants. Washington, District of Columbia.—By the authority and direction of the War Department and the Committee on Public Information, Emmett J. Scott, Special Assistant to the Secretary of War, called to Washington this week for a conference, thirty or forty representatives of important colored newspapers of the country, together with a number of the leaders of thought and opinion among the Negro people, to consider methods by which th millions of colored people of the nation may best assist in the winning of the war. Proceedings Marked by Dignity and Unity The conference formally opened Wednesday morning, June 19, in the main auditorium of the new building of the Department of the Interior, 18 and F Streets northwest, at 10:30 o'clock and continued throughout Thursday and Friday, June 20 and 21. Mr. Scott presided at all of the sessions which were marked by an earnestness of purpose, a broad grasp of the questions at issue, and an unwavering loyalty to the flag of the nation, as well as by an intense devotion to the highest interests of the colored Americans for whom they came primarily to speak. The discussion covered a wide range and the conferees were given an opportunity to present their views, reflecting the state of mind of the colored people of the country, with the utmost freedom and frankness, unhampered by parliamentary restrictions or any effort to direct opinion in any particular channel—save that of utilizing in the most effective manner every resource at the command of the race to bring victory to the American arms in its present struggle for liberty and world-wide democracy. Mr Scott's admirably-tempered addresses at various stages of the deliberation repeatedly admonished the conferee to voice their sentiments fully and fearlessly, laying all grievances and suggestions for their redress upon the common altar, with the view of strengthening where needed the patriotism and morale of the Negro people. So fair and impartial were the rulings of the chair upon every point raised or principle enunciated, that at no time was a single exception taken to them. Every conceivable shade of individual opinion was represented in the body, but there was from the outset a firm disposition to subordinate private and personal considerations to the general good, without regard of politics, creed, faction or section. This lofty aim was adhered to most religiously. Dignity of statement, harmony of thought and unity of action were the predominating features of the three days' session. The document, reported by the special committee appointed to summarize the expression of the conference as to the best plans for the mobilization of the resources of the 12,000,000 Negroes of the Republic in support of the war aims of the government, was adopted by a unanimous vote, given heartily and enthusiastically. "America" was sung with fervor and uction as final adjournment was taken. Notable Addresses By Officials of High Station The conference was addressed in sympathetic vein, during the sessions, by the following notable officials of high station: Hon. Newton D. Baker, Secretary of War; Mr. George Creel, Chairman of the Committee on Public Information; Hon. Fraknlin D. Roosevelt, Assistant Secretary of the Navy; Mr. Edward N. Hurley, Chairman of the United States Shipping Board; Major Joel E. Spingarn, Attached to the General Staff, United States Army; Capt. Arthur S. Spingarn, of the Medical Reserve Corps, National Army; General Paul Vignal, Military Attache of the French Embassy. Major Edonard Requin and Major L. P. DeMontal, of the French High Commission. Extract from Resolutions Adopted: The following is extract from the Resolutions adopted by the conference: "We. the thirty-one representatives of the Negro press which has a circulation of more than a million copies, principally among the colored people of America, and representatives of other activities, wish to affirm first of all. Our unalterable belief that the defeat of the German government and what it today represents is of paramount importance to the welfare of the world in general and to our people in particular. "We deem it hardly necessary, in view of the unattainted record of Negro Americans, to reaffirm our loyalty to Our Country and our readiness to make every sacrifice to win this war. We wish, however, as students and guides of public opinion among our people, to use our every endeavor to keep these 12,000,000 people at the highest pitch, not simply of passive loyalty, but of active, enthusiastic and self-sacrificing participation in the war. "We are not unmindful of the recognition of our American citizenship in the draft, of the appointment of colored officers, of the designation of colored advisors to the Government departments, and to other indications of broadened public opinion, nevertheless we believe today that justifiable grievances of the colored people are producing not disloyalty, but an amount of unrest and bitterness which even the best efforts of their leaders may not be always to guide unless they can have the active and sympathetic cooperation of the National and State governments. German propaganda among us is powerless, but the apparent indifference of our own Government may be dangerous. * * * * * "The American Negro does not expect to have the whole Negro problem settled immediately; he is not seeking to hold up a striving country and a distracted world by pushing irrelevant personal grievances as a price of loyalty; he is not disposed to catalogue, in this tremendous crisis, all his complaints and disabilities; he is more than willing to do his full share in helping to win the war for democracy and he expects his full share of the fruits thereof—but he is today compelled to ask or that minimum of consideration which will enable him to be an efficient fighter for VICTORY." Social and Educational Disparages To enliven the occasion for the distinguished visitors a local committee of citizens provided a series of entertainments, which included, among other interesting things, a theater party of fifty at the Howard Theater, Wednesday evening to witness the presentation of "The Divorce Question" by the Quality Amusement Company, of New York City; a smoker and luncheon on Thursday evening the assembly room of the 12th Street Y M. C. A., with Attorney W. L. Houston as toastmaster; and a tour of the city Friday afternoon in sight-seeing automobiles, covering -views of the parks and public buildings, and the schools, churches, business houses and homes of Colored Washingtonians. On Thursday afternoon, Capt. Arthur S. Spingarn presented at the Army Medical Museum a highly instructive moving picture, entitled "Fit to Fight," emphasizing the value of physical health in the army and depicting the dangers to which soldiers are subjected in the matter of disease and dissipation, with suggestions for recreational centers and other agencies for wholesome and moral diversions for the soldiers in camps and cantonments. Committees That Rendered Service The committee appointed to summarize the proceedings of the conference was composed of the following: Dr. Robert E. Jones, Chairman, Southwestern Christian Advocate, New Orleans, La. Dr. W. E. B. DuBois, The Crisis, New York City; John Mitchell Jr., The Panet. Richmond, Va.; Dr. R. Moton, Principal Tuskegee Institute, Tuskegee Institute, Ala.; B. J. Davis, The Independent, Atlanta, Ga.; and Fred R. Moore, The New York Age, New York City; and W. T. Andrews, The Daily Herald, Baltimore, Md. The committee to cooperate with the Office of the Surgeon-General of the Army to improve hygienic conditions among the soldiers was made up or J. H. Murphy, Afro-American, Baltimore, Md.; George W. Harris, The New York News, New York City; John Mitchell, Jr., The Planet, Richmond, Va.; Dr. Henry M. Minton, Philadelphia, Penn.; and Dr. A. M. Curtis, Washington, D. C. The Washington committee on entertainment included Dr. A. M. Curtis, Chairman; James A. Cobb, Judge Robert H. Terrell, W. L. Houston, Dr. W. H. Davis, W. J. Singleton, Dr. C. Sumner Wormley, R. W. Thompson and Charles A. Wilson, W. Calvin Chase and J. Finley Wilson. TO THE PUBLIC In reference to the article published in the Forum, June 21st. by B. A. Arnold, my father, I wish to say it is true. I am not staying at home, but I left there for very good reasons. I am responsible for all of my acts and am striving to live a Christian life. I will gladly accept any encourage words from any one who wishes to help a young man who is striving to forget the past and live a clean, upright life. 500 MEN WANTED FOR GOVERNMENT WORK Mr. T. McDonald, of 228 Norwood avenue, left this week for Kentucky ans---Attention! count of our regular meeting night July 4 we will have a special callursday July 11th. All members Leaf Lodge are requested to be Very important Pythians--- On account of our being on July 4 we will meeting Thursday July of Golden Leaf Lodge present. Very in Pythians---Attention! Pythians---Attention! On account of our regular meeting night being on July 4 we will have a special call meeting Thursday July 11th. All members of Golden Leaf Lodge are requested to be present. Very important Man's School of Music teacher of Violin, Banjo, Mandolin e. Mahala Brown teacher of Piano Dayton, Ohio Brown's Sch Jas. Brown teacher of & Saxophone. Mahala 30 Sprague St. Brown's School of Music Jas. Brown teacher of Violin, Banjo, Mandolin & Saxophone. Mahala Brown teacher of Piano 30 Sprague St. Dayton, Ohio Classic Recital The recital at Zion evening July 18th pro alley rare treat for the readings will be from classical productions a This is what some for. Here it is. Un Club. Madam C Hair P have been chosen by thousand way brings n at Zion Baptist Church, Thursday. 18th promises to be an exception that for the Dayton public. The will be from Shakesperian and other productions and the music of the best that some of us have ask and waited it is. Under auspices of Zionion Admission 15 Cent. Adam C. J. Walker System and Hair Preparations seen by thousands of women because the Walker way brings marvelous results. The recital at Zion Baptist Church, Thurs. evening July 18th promises to be an exceptionalley rare treat for the Dayton public. The readings will be from Shakesperian and other classical productions and the music of the best This is what some of us have ask and waited for. Here it is. Under auspices of Zionion Club. Admission 15 Cents Madam C. J. Walker have been chosen by thousands of women because the Walker way brings marvelous results. "Once a User of Madam W A Six weeks trial treatment Address The MADAM Manufac 640 N. West Oh of Madam Walker's Goods, always a User" trial treatment sent to any place for $1.70 Address all inquires to ADAM C. J. WALKER Manufacturing Co. 640 N. West St. Indianapolis, Ind. Oh Look! "Once a User of Madam Walker's Goods, always a User" A Six weeks trial treatment sent to any place for $1.70 Address all inquires to The MADAM C. J. WALKER Manufacturing Co. 640 N. West St. Indianapolis, Ind. Real Es a'e For Sale Have your carpets and Liu of stoves repaired. Fix up you save money. 22 y S. H. C 37 SOUTH BELL MAIN 5255 ALSO carpets and Liuoleum relaid. It pays. All kinds red. Fix up your old things at a small cost and money. 22 years experience. Call S. H. GRANT 37 SOUTH ADELITE STREET Have your carpets and Liuoleum relaid. It pays. All kinds of stoves repaired. Fix up your old things at a small cost and save money. 22 years experience. Call S. H. GRANT --- BELL MAIN 4406 to get 500 men to work for the Ohio Production Co., which is one of the largest plants in this section turning out government work. The men will be paid from $4 to $7 per day. Mr. McDonald will visit Louisville, Lexington and probably Winchester and Mt. Sterling in his quest for men. He is also desirous of securing rooming places for these men. Anyone who has a spare room should notify Mr. McDonald at 228 Norwood avenue, Main 442. By Order of C. C. DAYTON, OHIO ```markdown ``` Published every Friday at 428 West Fifth St., Dayton Ohio, by J. H. RIVES SUBSCRIPTION RATES One year ..... $1.50 Six months ..... .85 One month ..... .15 ADVERTISING RATES Display advertising, per inch..... 300 Obituaries, per line..... 50 Card of Thanks..... 500 Locals, per line..... 50 We are not responsible for the return or preservation of unsolicited contributions. All communications sent to the office must have the signature of the writer, not necessarily for publication, but as evidence of good faith. We are not responsible for the views of our correspondents. Communications intended for publication during the same week must be in the office by WEDNESDAY. UNIVERSITY OF LANL BAYTON, CO Entered as second-class matter July 4, 1913, at the postoffice at Dayton, Ohio, under the act of March 8, 1879. Local Items PORO SYSTEM.—For the Poro System of Hair Dressing call at 260 Heathorne street. Bell Main 7795. Mrs. Dillard Estell. Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Winslow and mother have moved in their new home, 916 River street, and will appreciate calls from their friends. Mrs. L. A. Strayhorn, who came to Davton in March on account of her daughter's illness, left Thursday, July 4th for her home in Montclair, N. J. Georgia Strayhorn, a former student of Parker High School, and the first covered editor of the "Parker Occasional," will accompany her mother She will spend the summer with relatives at Sheeps Head Bay, L. I. The picnic given by Mrs. Alice Martin in honor of her husband Chas Martin, who leaves for an extended trip through the east, will be numbered among the most elaborate affairs of the season. Mrs. Martin found herself an unusual entertainer and her hospitality unbounded. Those who enjoyed this Negley Place affair were her mother, Mrs. Harness; nephew, John Harness, Edna Adams of Springfield, Mr. and Mrs. Simeon Lewis, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Culpher Piqun, Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Young, Mr. and Mrs. John Morris, Mr. and Mrs. Jessie Blackford, Mr. and Mrs. Riley Turrer, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Lewis, Mr. and Mrs. James Fields. Next Sunday, July 7th, 1918, is the Good Samaritan Class of Zion Baptist. We are planning to have a big membership campaign. There are 23 members and we are striving for 30. Let every member be on time Sunday morning. Our class meets the first and third Monday of each month. Come out Sunday. We wish to go over the top as we did in the rally. Miss Mary Bell Thomas, Chairman of the membership committee. The Bayton branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People will hold a mass meeting at Zion Baptist Church, Thursday, July 11th. Matters of vital interest for the race will be discussed. All are welcome. Icab Clover Leaf Notes The club was highly entertained Thursday, June 27th, by Mrs. A. Booker, who served a dainty lunecheon after the business session. Mrs. Dona Smith left Monday for Steubenville, Ohio, to attend the state federation. ```markdown ``` Eaker St. A. M. E. Budget Hour of Sunday Services Class meeting 12 m. G. E. League 6:30 p.m. Prayer meeting Wednesday night Sunday School 9:20 a.m. Presching 10:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Trustee Board every first and third Tuesdays. ..... Official Board every second and fourth Tuesdays. J. C. Farrow Clerk Trustee Board Columbus McGee .....Clerk Steward Board W. G. Hogue Engrossing Secretary The club is looking forward to their annual outing to be given on the 18th of July. Each lady of the club is asked to prepare a basket, the husbands and friends of the ladies are also invited to participate. Next meeting July 11th, with Mrs. M. H. Dale, 425 Norwood Ave. The building ready for work will stand at $30,000. Central Hall contains fourteen rooms, of which twelve are for classes and trades with office and room for heating plant. Over two hundred students can be accommodated in this building. On the third floor is the chapel, music Our entertainment on Tuesday evening, the 2nd, called the "Trouble in Turkey Trot Methodist Church," proved to be a great success in every way. Attendance, enjoyment and financially. It was the greatest entertainment ever given in this church. A full house at 25c admission. What's this; the closing of our great rally to clear our church from debt will occupy all day Sunday. Oh, he will; who? Rev. T. H. Jackson of Wilberforce University will preach at 3 o'clock p. m. All sister churches, friends, members and strangers, are earnestly asked to be present to some of the three services, especially at 3 o'clock and at night to learn of the total day's work. MISSIONARY FARM The Missionary Farm on Eaton Pike is the center of attraction. Piqua and Middletown missionaries had their picnic June 19th. Springfield was there last Sunday. Xenia, July 4th. The Extension Children's Band of Zion Baptist Church, Dayton, July 5th. At the State convention held at Cleveland last year a special dinner was served with products from the farm. You may go out as often as you choose. God is with the people, and like the widow's oil and meal, in Elijah's time, it cannot run out. Oldham-Clark Nuptials Coming as a surprise to friends, was the quiet and simple wedding of Miss Luella Oldham, to Mr. Herbert Clark which occurred at the bride's sister Mrs. J. A. Shoecraft, 2½ Fromm St. Dayton View, Sunday morning, at half past nine. Only the immediate family was present. Rev. Day performed the ceremonly. The couple left immediately and will return next week. Card of Thanks We wish to thank the friends who assisted us at the death of our beloved father and grandfather, and for the beautiful floral offerings. We also thank Rev. Walton and Rev. Andersor for words of condolence and also the Bethel choir for their music, Under-taker Jones for his courteous treatment. MR. AND MRS. FRANK YOUNG AND FAMILY UNIQUE STUDY CLUB The Unique Study Club will meet July 10th, with Mrs. H. O. Shadden, of 50 Homestead avenue. ALFRED FANT DIES SUDDENLY Alfred Fant, of 190 Hawthorne St. the father of Mr. Fred Fant, died suddenly Tuesday afternoon. The remains were shipped to St. Paris, Ohio for burial. The deceased was born at Maysville, Ky., about ninety-five years ago, and was one of the oldest men of this section. HANDSOME GIFT TO CURRY INSTITUTE The Curry Normal and Industrial Institute, Urbana, Ohio, has been remembered by a friend to the colored people in the way of a gift which will mean $15,000 for the school. A white lady by the name of Miss Ella Dunn in West Virginia became interested in the great work of Professor Curry several years ago thru his temperance campaigns. During her life-time she was a regular contributor toward the Institute. She died in April, 1917, providing in her will the sum of $6,000, with one-half of what remains after the legatees have been paid for the Curry Institute. At a low estimate it will be $7,500 from the will and the same amount is to be raised by friends, making $15,000 for Curry. This will complete Central Hall, a handsome building erected on the Curry farm some time ago, now ready for the inside finish, heating plant and light and furniture. The building ready for work will stand at $30,000. Central Hall contains fourteen rooms, of which twelve are for classes and trades with office and room for heating plant. Over two hundred students can be accommodated in this building. On the third floor is the chapel, music room, historical and relic room and library. The Institute must have a dormitory to house the large number of students who have been turned away in the last few years, owing to the lack of proper accommodations. Robt. C. Gotwald, architect, has drawn the plans for the dormitory which will cost in two sections $35,000 to $40,000. The first section can be erected for $20,000. With this building and Central Hall and the present outfit of Curry the school can double its capacity. Here is an opportunity for some good friend to start the funds for the dormitory and thus increase the usefulness of a school that has afforded industrial training to over two thousand worthy young men and women during the nineteen years of its history. Professor Curry will be very grateful for donations in any amount, either for buildings or current expenses. BUSINESS LEAGUE BOOSTERS --- By Albon L. Holsey Tuskegee Institute, Ala.—A booklet entitled "The Negro in Business in Philadelphia." has recently been issued by the Armstrong Association of that city. The compiler summarizes the study as follows; "A summary review of this study shows a very large number of businesses of small size. This small size of the businesses and the lack of efficiently frequently found may be due to one or to several of the following causes: Inexperience, lack of training, lack of ability, difficulty in securing capital. The Negro who wishes to enter business is usually inexperienced and untrained, and has practically no opportunity of apprenticeship in the stores or offices of white business men. There are very few business men to appreciate him. It is true also that no business courses are available for them in the school; but even if such courses were offered they would, although of much assistance, be of small value in comparison with the apprenticeships available to white boys and girls and young men and women." The National Negro Business League has frequently called attention to the concerted action on the part of the race to help our boys and girls qualify for successful business careers. The following suggestion was sent out to Local Negro Business Leagues some months ago: "Frequently, we find in the South, stores owned by white people, especially gent's furnishing and furniture stores, where the colored porter is allowed to serve colored customers. This sort of thing should be encouraged. If the colored boy is bright and shows an aptness in grasping business details and the fine points of sales-manship, the Local Negro Business League should take him in hand and help him to improve himself along this line, remembering that this young man may be future material for the sales-management of a Negro Business enterprise." (To be continued next week.) WAR DEPARTMENT WILL BROOK NO DISCRIMINATION All Cases of Alleged Unfairness Reported Will Be Fully Investigated —Secretary Baker Says "Any Wrong Done Will Be Righted" WASHINGTON, D. C., July 1.—The War Department has made it clear that it will tolerate no discrimination against colored draftees by the local draft boards in any section of the country and that cases of alleged unfairness will be fully investigated and corrected by the Department authorities. Secretary of War, Newton D. Baker, in a recent interview, speaking with reference to alleged discrimination against colored drafttees, said, in part: "I have heard that draft boards in adjoining counties take a different view of practically identical facts with regard to colored men; but the answer in all these cases is that a review is provided directly by the President, and all that is necessary for anybody to do who thinks there is a grievance, is to point it out to the War Department, and it will be investigated. If the draft boards act unfairly, we will correct their action. "The War Department will brook no discrimination, and any cases of alleged or suspected discrimination brought to our attention will be investigated, and any wrong done will be righted." Old False Teeth Wanted Don't Matter If Broken We pay up to 15 dollars per set. Also cash for Old Gold, Silver and bronze Jewelry. Check sent by return mail. Goods held 10 days for senders approval of our offer. Mazer's Tooth Specialty Dept. A, 2007 S. 5th St. Philadelphia Pennsylvania. LEGAL NOTICE To Eugene Trammell, whose place of residence is unknown, you will take notice that Ellen Trammell, did on the 22nd day of May, 1918, file a petition against you in the Common Pleas Court, Division of Domestic Relations, praying for a decree of divorce from you upon the grounds of extreme cruelty and gross neglect of duty, being cause No. 43463. You are required to answer her petition not later than six weeks after the date of the first publication of this notice, to-wit: May 24th, 1918, or such divorce may be granted. ELLEN TRAMMELL, Pltf. By M. H. JONES, her Atty. Bleach Your Dark Skin Remove Freckles, Tan, Risings, Bumps, Blemishes Have Soft, Fair Bright Skin—Use Black and White—Sent By Mail, 25 Cents Just apply Black and White Ointment (for white or colored folks) as directed on package, to face, neck, arms or hands. It is very pleasant to the skin and has the effect of bleaching dark, sallow or blotch skin, clearing the skin of risings, bumps, pimples, blackheads, wrinkles, tan or freckles—giving you a clear, soft, fair, bright complexion, making you the envy of everybody. Black and White Ointment is away ahead of powder which only covers up imperfections. Black and White removes them. 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