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Colored Women Forced to Work in Cotton Fields NATIONAL ASSN. WIRES WILSON THE MUSEUM A. M. E. Conference at Memorial hall all day Sunday. You are invited. Vol 6 Number 17 New York City, Sept. 24, 1918. The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, through its Secretary, John R. Shillady of New York, makes public the following telegrams of protest to President Wilson and to Governor Brough of Arkansas against the application of compulsory work laws to women. The Association's action was taken on the basis of press dispatches stating that Arkansas planters have begun a movement to force Negro women to work on cotton plantations in that state against their will and the reported enforcement in a Georgia town against Negro women of compulsory work laws which are applied against colored women only. The telegrams follow: September 23, 1918. Hon. Woodrow Wilson. President of the United States, Washington, D. C. National Association for Advancement of Colored People earnestly requests your attention and that of proper department of the federal government to prevent forced labor of Negro women in any of the states. New York papers of September 21 carry press dispatches from Pine Bluff, Arkansas, that local business men and planters have begun movement to have work or fight order applied to women, alledging that Negro women now living on allotments paid them by War Department because of drafted husbands and sons serving in armed forces of country, are refusing to perform labor. Wrightsville, Georgia, is reported to be enforcing against colored women only ordinance requiring both sexes to work at least fifty hours per week. This Association is confident that your high sense of justice will mount prompt condemnation of efforts to apply compulsory work laws to women's labor and that you will regard it as invidious and un-American to apply compulsory work principle to Negro women alone. JOHN R. SHILLADY, Secretary. National Assn. for Advancement of of Colored People. September 23, 1918. Hon. Charles H. Brough, Governor, Little Rock, Arkansas. National Association for Advancement of Colored People requests information concerning proposed movement of Arkansas business men and planters to invoke so-called work or fight order to be applied to Negro women. In the name of colored people of Arkansas who are unrepresented in your Legislature, and in the name of colored people of the nation, this Association emphatically protests against discriminatory application of labor conscription to colored people and particularly objects to labor conscription of women. No proposition is anywhere made to conscript labor of white women. The nation as a whole will regard attempt to conscript colored women as in the nature of peonage. Negroes of the country are serving loyally in nation's armed THE DAYTON FORUM forces and on its industrial battlefields. JOHN R. SHILLADY, Secretary. National Association for Advancement of Colored People. A. M. E. CONFERENCE A. M. E. CONFERENCE Rev. Fox, of Urbana, Selected—Rev. Childress Preaches Opening Sermon The public reception for the North Ohio Conference Tuesday evening at Grace M. E. Church was an affair long to be remembered in Dayton. The address of welcome by Mayor Switzer, the response by Dr. Jackson and the musical numbers rendered by the chorus under the direction of John Arnold were the outstanding features of the evening. While the tableau by the 7th and 8th grade of Garfield school, directed by Miss Crocket, was a pleasing climax to the exercises. The following program was rendered: Program Music—Eaker Orchestra. America—Choir and Congregation. Invocation—Rev. J. E. Burton, McKinley M. E. Church. French National Anthem—Marsellaise—7th and 8th Grades, Garfield School. Anthem—Conference Chorus Choir. Solo—John Wesley Arnold, Director of Music. Welcome Address—Hon. J. M. Switzer, Mayor of the City. Anthem—Conference Chorus Choir. Welcome Address—The Alliance—Rev. T. J. Smith, Zion Baptist Church. Address of Welcome —Sunday Schools—Miss Mamie Banks. Anthem—Conference Chorus Choir. Response—In behalf of the Conference—Dr. Thomas H. Jackson. Presentation of Rt. Rev. C. T. Shaffer, the Presiding Bishop. Tableau—"The Star Spangled Banner,"—7th and 8th Grades, Garfield School. Rev. H. F. Fox, of Urbana, was elected chief secretary of the North Ohio conference of the African Methodist Episcopal church at its morning session yesterday at the Grace M. E. church, Fourth and Ludlow streets, Rev. Woodson of Mt. Vernon was chosen assistant secretary; Rev. C. M. Hogan, statistical secretary, and Rev. J. T. Farley of Youngstown, reporter [for the church papers. The opening sermon yesterday morning was preached by Rev. C. W. Childress of Cleveland. During the afternoon there were reports from all the churches, pastors telling of the growth and extension of their pastorates. Last night the sermon was delivered by Rev. T. H. Jackson, professor of theology in Wilberforce college. A large mixed choir selected from all the A. M. E. choirs of the city sang several anthems under the direction of Rev. John Arnold. Rev. DAYTON, OHIO, FRIDAY SEPT. 27, 1918 Copyright Underwood & Underwood In this, one of the first pictures to reach this country of the battle of Chateau Thierry, are shown some inhabitants of the town who remained during the German occupation walking through the destroyed streets to meet the American soldiers. Arnold sang a solo at the evening service last night. The sessions will be continued today at the Grace church, when reports will be heard and other general business will be transacted. wood-working, cobbling, concrete working, horse-shoeing, pipe-fitting, etc. Training Detachments and Vocational Sections National Medical Association and author of numerous literary and medical productions; Dr. Algernon B. Jackson surgeon-in-chief of Mercy Hospital Philadelphia, Pa.; Dr. Roscoe Brown SPECIAL TRAINING FOR YOUNG COLORED SOLDIERS SPECIAL TO THE FORUM Technical and Mechanical Equipment Offered at Leading Institutions TRAINING CORPS IN COLLEGIATE SECTION Government Prepares Young Men for Military Service and for Civic Pursuits After War Washington, D. C., Sept. 15.--Mr. Emmett J. Scott, Special Assistant to the Secretary of War, announces: The War Department has worked out mental and manual training for the young colored men who have been called into the United States Army, or who are likely to be called through the new selective draft law. The educational systems have been adopted to increase the efficiency of the manpower of the military service. The first is the Training Detachment, or Vocational Section, which has already proven its value as an agency for the betterment of the embryo soldiers through the nearly 3,000 that have been turned out as skilled workers in many technical branches, all of which tend to improve their chances for usefulness and advancement in the army and qualify them for livelihood after the war. Some of the subjects embraced in the courses offered at the schools set apart for this vocational training are: radio, or wireless telegraphy; electricity, auto mechanics and chauffeurs, truck driving, blacksmithing, wheelwrighting, carpentry, bench --- wood-working, cobbling, concrete working, horse-shoeing, pipe-fitting, etc. Training Detachments and Vocational Sections The schools so far selected to give this special vocational training to the young colored men of draft age, who shall for this purpose be inducted into the active military service, are: Tuskegee Institute, Tuskegee Institute, Ala.; Hampton Institute, Hampton, Va.; Howard University, Washington, D. C.; Atlanta University, Atlanta, Ca.; Georgia State A. and M. College Savannah, Ga.; North Carolina A. and T. College, Cincinnati, N. C.; South Carolina A. and M. College, Orangeburg, S. C.; Prairie View Normal and Industrial College, Prairie View, Texas; Lincoln University, Chester County, Pa.; West Virginia Collegiate Institute, Institute, W. Va.; Wilberforce University, Wilberforce, Ohio; Alabama A. and M. College, Normal Alabama; Tennessee A. and M. College, Nashville, Tenn., and Louisiana A. and M. College, Baton Rouge, La. fourteen in all. Collegiate Sections of Student Army Training Corps In a number of the leading colored colleges of the land provision has been made for the establishment of units of the Student Army Training Corps. Students of these schools enter in the usual way, subject to the regulations of the individual institutions as to the educational and other qualifications. If above eighteen years of age and registered with his local board, the matriculant may apply for voluntary induction into the military service of the nation, the privilege beginning on or about October 1st. They will receive $30.00 per month, subsistence, housing, uniform and equipment, and their tuition will be paid by the Government. Graded by proficiency, the student may later be assigned to duty either by transfer to an officers' training camp, or to continue his technical or scientific studies in the school where he is enrolled, or to a non-commissioned officers' training school, or to a vocational training school, or will be transferred to a cantonment for duty as a private. Under this far-reaching system, young men will be given an opportunity to continue their education while receiving military training and will have the advantage of skillful preparation before entering upon their duties in the field. MEDICAL MEN IN CAMPAIGN AGAINST VENEREAL DISEASES Washington, D. C., Sept. 25.—Anouncement is made that a group of prominent colored physicians and surgeons have been appointed by the War Department to carry on a vigorous campaign of education, with a view of combatting the spread of venereal diseases in the camps and cantonments of the country, where colored soldiers are stationed in appreciable numbers. The physicians thus far selected for this vitally important work include: Dr. C. V. Roman, of Nashville, Tenn., formerly editor of the Journal of the National Medical Association and author of numerous literary and medical productions; Dr. Algernon B. Jackson surgeon-in-chief of Mercy Hospital Philadelphia, Pa.; Dr. Roscoe Brown of Richmond, Va.; and Dr. Ralph A Stewart, of Washington, D. C. According to the plans adopted it is confidently expected that every colored soldier in the Army will be reached by this educational work. The work of these physicians is to be supplemented by literature which has been prepared to mee the special needs of colored troops. This is now in press, and a pamphlet covering those subjects simply but thoroughly will be put into the hands of every colored soldier in the Army who is able to read. It is hoped to reach those who cannot read by specially-prepared pictorial placards and stereo-opticon slides. The last mentioned work will be largely in the hands of a group of colored sergeants who are peculiarly adapted by education and training for this work. THE NEGRO IN WAR WORK Issued from the Office of Emmett J Scott, Special Assistant to the Secretary of War. Washington, D. C., Sept. 25, 1918. In the "drive" for the third liberty loan the colored citizens of Jacksonville, Fla., were asked to raise $50,000. When the returns were all in it was found that the energetic colored citizens had subscribed for bonds to the value of $250,000—a quarter of a millions dollars' worth and five times the amount requested of them. The executive committee in charge of the work among the colored people was headed by Charles H. Anderson, treasurer of the National Negro Business Leogue, and senior member of the firm of Anderson and Company, bankers. In recognition of this splendid showing the general committee awarded an "honor flag" to the colored citizens of Florida's metoropolis, and at a monster mass meeting the flag was formally accepted, with Dr. N. W Collier, president of the Florida Normal and Industrial Institute, St. Augustine, Fla., as spokesman of the occasion. On the 14th of September, the colored people formally took notice that it was the 58th birthday anniversary of General John J. Pershing. The following telegram, signed by Allen G. Perkins, Thomas H. Love and Cornelius J. Williams, was sent through the office of Emmett J. Scott's special assistant, to General Pershing in France: "As Galveston Negroes, assembled to rehearse for Liberty Chorus No. 1, under War Camp Community Service, we are reminded that today is the 58th anniversary of the birth of the chief figure in America's Expeditionary Forces, General John J. Pershing. As he commands and leads the soldiers of our country, among whom are members of our race, our prayers ascend for him and his command. We ADVERTISERS realize quick results when using these columns to reach the people. Phone Us! Main 7096. Price 5 Cents send through you our felicitations to him, and give assurance of our allegiance in every way in the cause for which he is battling." The hostess house for the colored troops at Camp Gordon, which has been in process of erection for several weeks, is now ready for occupancy. The Atlanta Constitution says: "The house is a building complete in its expression of beauty and comfort, the same attention being given to the details of harmonious and artistic equipment that characterizes all the hostess houses that have been and are still being erected at nearly every cantonment in the country, and is designed along the same lines of the hostess houses for white soldiers." The structure was provided through the efforts of the National War Work Council of the Y. W. C. A., the headquarters of which is in New York City. This fills a long felt want, as there was great need for the colored soldiers at Camp Gordon to have a suitable place where they might meet their relatives and friends who had come from a distance to visit them. Mrs. Alice Dunbar Nelson, the newly-appointed field worker to mobilize the "woman-power" of the colored people of the nation, has just concluded a successful tour of the southern states, and has formed many new organizations through which the women of the race may aid in winning the war, and stimulated to a marked degree all of the units she found in existence in the cities and towns. Her itinerary covered more than 5,000 miles. She was greeted most cordially by the State Councils of Defense and these organizations throughout the South evince a disposition to co-operate in ever possible way with the patriotic colored women of that section. Sergeant Robert Terry, of the First Separate Company of Baltimore, and Sergeant Charles Hughes, of the First Separate Battalion, of Washington, D. C., have been presented the Croix in Guérre for bravery, according to word received from France. These companies, now the 372d regiment, are brigaded with the French and are considered to be among the very best trained regiments in France. Of the graduates from the Field Artillery Training School for officers at Camp Taylor, Louisville, Ky., 33 were colored. It is reported that six of the honor students were colored. The school opened July 1st and closed August 31st. Colored men, it is stated, stood second, third and fourth in rating in the total class of 2,500. In accordance with the revised regulations issued by The Adjutant General of the Army, applications of civilians to the Central Officers' Training School may now be received. The age limit of applicants is from over 18 to less than 46 years at the date of registration. Special induction for training at these schools will be regulated so that a fair proportion of candidates shall come from (1) The Army at large in accordance with existing instructions; (2) Civilians in Class 1-A; (3) Civilians with deferred classifications. The final selection of civilian applicants will be made by the Commanding Officers of the various Central Officers' Training Schools. No applications will be considered in the War Department. At present, colored men are admitted to training schools as follows: Artillery, Camp Taylor, Louisville, Ky.; Infantry, Camp Pike, Little Rock, Ark.; and machine gun training, Camp Hancock, Augusta At the closing exercises of the Infantry Division of the Central Officers' Training School at Camp Pike, Little Rock, Ark., one hundred and seven colored men, representing nearly every State in the Union, received commissions as second Lieutenants. Capt. Garrison, the instructor in charge of the school, said that the young men had exceeded all expectations and had met conditions as they were in a most cheerful and confident manner and that they had mounted the military ladder of training round by round, showing a degree of proficiency that compared most favorably with their fellows. Their conduct is camp and city was most praiseworthy. They came from all walks of life from college down. Dinner and Supper served at Eaker Street Church Sat. and Sun. GEORGIA GOVERNOR The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, through its secretary, John R. Shillady, makes public the copy of a letter addressed to Governor Hugh N. Dorsey, of Georgia, asking what steps were being taken by Georgia authorities concerning the recent lynching of John Gilham, a Negro, near Gray, Jones County, Georgia. A mob took the prisoner from a sheriff and two deputies after Gilham had been captured by Negroes and turned over to the officers. The letter reminds Georgia's governor that eighteen persons have been lynched in Georgia so far this year, and that Georgia's lynching record for 1918 amounts to 40 percent of the total number for the United States as a whole. The association says that it cannot believe the good people of Georgia are conscious of the irreparable injury which their neglect to stamp out lynching is inflicting upon the nation's cause, and urges the governor to exercise all the powers of his office, including the calling into consultation of leading men of Georgia in the determination to stop lynching and carry out the spirit of President Wilson's recent pronouncement against lynching. The association's letter follows: September 11, 1918. Hon. Hugh M. Dorsey, Governor, Atlanta, Ga. Sir: The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People asks for information concerning the step-taken by the authorities of Georgia to deal with the mob which, last week according to meager press reports lynched John Gilham, a Negro, near Gray, Jones County, Georgia, shortly after he had been delivered into the custody of county officers by Negroes who had captured him in a nearby swamp. Our information is that Gilhan had escaped from a chain gang and was alleged to have attacked two white women, and that upon the arrival of the sheriff and two deputies with the prisoner at the county seat an armed mob took the prisoner from the officers and lynched him. This association deeply deplores and condemns all crime, and is particularly concerned that at the present time when nothing must be done that will weaken the morale of any part of our population, that the cally supported by all law-abiding citizens in his earnest desire that mob violence and lynching be sup pressed. We again remind you, that since January 1, of this year, Georgia mobs have lynched eighteen persons, one of them a woman, and that its lynching record for the year has reached disgraceful proportions, at taining to a total of 40 per cent of the Negroes who during 1918 in all of the states of the Union have me a similar fate. We would remind you further, that on May 24, you issued a statement which was published in the Georgian papers, in reply to the protest of the Colored Welfare League of Augusta Georgia, against the Brooks' County lynchings. On that occasion you told the Negroes of Augusta that, "when the law-abiding element of the Negra race shall convince the lawless among them that such crimes will not be tolerated, and that the guilty parties will not be sheltered or shielded, but will be delivered to the officers of the law, such unspeakable crimes as those which have shocked the state recently will no longer occur to stir race prejudice and resentment beyond immediate control," and more to the same effect. The general purport of your statement being that if Negroes would turn over criminals of their race to the authorities lynchings would stop. We ask you in justice to the Negroes of Jones County, and of Georgia, as well as in the National interest, what can now be said in the face of the capture of the Negro accused of crime by Negroes themselves, the turning over of this Negro by follows of his race to county officers, and the criminal neglect of their duty, by these officers permitting themselves to be inadequately prepared to meet a mob, and that without apparent resistance on the part of the officers their prisoner was taken from them and lynched in violation of their oaths of office and their duty to the commonwealth. Only three weeks before, another sheriff and two deputies allowed a mob to take a Negro prisoner from them near Colquit, Georgia, and lynch him without effective resistance. In the New York Times of yesterday there appeared a special cable from abroad, stating that the German press has been laying particular stress upon stories of American lynchings. It will be apparent that while the lynching of Negroes is bad enough, it is relatively a small matter compared with the crass acceptance of mob law by the officers of a great state of the union, such as Georgia. We cannot believe that the good people of Georgia are conscious of the irreparable injury which their neglect to stamp out lynching is inflicting upon the nation's cause. The President of the United States must constantly be embarrassed by these lynchings, which are occurring with too great frequency. We urge, indeed, we implore you to exercise all the powers of your office and call to consultation leading men of Georgia in a determination to remove this foul blot of unpunished lynchings from the fair name of your state. Sincerely yours, JOHN R. SHILLADY, Secretary. Poro College Makes Donation Poro College Makes Donation Mr. and Mrs. Malone Send Check to Tuskegee Institute Tuskegee, Ala, Sept. 21.—Dr. Robert R. Moton, Principal of Tuskegee Institute, announced today the receipt of $1200.00 from Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Malone, Executive Heads of the Poro College of Hair Culture, St. Louis. Mo. Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Malone have for a number of years manifested great interest in the work of Tuskegee and have on a number of occasions contributed to the work. The Poro College is one of the most successful business enterprises owned and operated by colored people. It is said that they employ nearly 100 young men and women at the St. Louis office and factory, and do an average annual business of $250,000. PRICES SOAR IN LONDON Saloon Keepers Make Up for Profiteering Brake on Whisky and Spirits. London.—The whisky and spirit prices have limited the power of the saloon keeper to profiteer in these articles, with the result that the prices of wines have gone up with a run. A glass of port, which at one time was 8 cents, is now 24 cents. Mixed vermouth has risen to 24 cents a glass, or even to 30 cents in some West End establishments. By the bottle prices have been increased in the case of Italian vermouth from 40 cents the litre to as much as $1.80, and the price of inferior French vermouth is $2. Other wines are double or treble pre-war prices. TAKE SHRAPNEL FROM HEART Remarkable Operation Performed on a British Soldier Proves Successful. London.—A remarkable operation has been performed on a soldier at Leeds infirmary. A piece of shrapnel weighing 61 grams was extracted from the anterior walls of the heart. The patient is Private John Brittland, who was wounded at Arras on April 11 last year. After receiving treatment in several hospitals he was taken to Leeds infirmary, where a radiograph established the fact that he had a piece of metal in the wall of the heart itself. He is making steady progress to recovery. NEW HOPE BAPTIST CHURCH Corner Hartford and Costello St. Order of Services: Preaching 11 a. m., and 8 p. m Sunday school 9:30 a. m. All are in cited. Come. DR. E. J. ANDERSON, Pastor. JOHN JONES, Clerk. The Students Army Training Corps UNCLE SAM WILL SEND YOU TO WILBERFORCE UNIVER SITY, WILBERFORCE, OHIC Pay your board, room and tuition and $30.00 per month, beginning Oct. 1, and give you military training under an army officer. Conditions You must be a student enrolled in the college department, be 18 years old and pass the physical examination required of a soldier. The Purpose To get you in line for a commissioned officer or an expert in army service by giving you military training while at the same time you are given as much college education as possible. Fall session begins September 17th. Enter at once if you wish to avail yourself of this rare opportunity. For full particulars address W. S. SCARBOROUGH, President. Dayton latest plumbers. All orders given prompt attention EMANCIPATION WAS LIN- COLN'S GREATEST DEED No Wonder That Its Anniversary Is Remembered So Gratefully P. By JUDGE C. W. DUSTIN Great as Lincoln was in all respects, it is undeniable that the proclamation of emancipation was the most notable act of his life, and will live longest in history. Certain of his speeches are frequently quoted in part, and there are expressions on his that will live forever. But they were only expressions; while the proclamation was an act as well; an act of justice to a race and of far reaching effect. The mentality of Lincoln was wonderful; so was his patience and tact and humor and sympathy. These will all be remembered and praised, and held up to imitation for generations, but the one great act of his life has named him "The Great Emancipator," and by that he will be known until human history is no more. It is no wonder that this anniversary is gratefully and enthusiastically remembered by the colored race in America, now composed chiefly of the children, grandchildren and great grandchildren of the slaves who were emancipated. Sold Eight Times And yet there are a few of the slaves left to tell the tale of their bondage. At the fairgrounds yesterday, one old man interrupted a speaker to say that he had been sold eight times. The men of this generation can scarcely realize the truth of the story, and must refer to the history of the times to appreciate the facts, and the real enormity of the slave traffic. In common parlance, this is called "Emancipation Day." But that is not strictly correct; for, although the Proclamation of Emancipation was signed September 22, 1862, it was not to take effect until the first of the following January. From January 1, 1863, therefore, the history, the real history of the colored race, began. Its development has been rapid in intelligence, in property and in all the arts of peace and war. His courage, as a soldier, was conspicuous in the Spanish American war; and is now daily demonstrated on the fields of France. France, by the way, has never recognized the color line, and a few days ago decorated two American Negro soldiers, for the feat of capturing twenty of the enemy as prisoners. LEGAL NOTICE To Kate Smith, whose place of residence is Hazard, Ky., you will take notice that the said plaintiff, did on the 3d day of September, A. D., 1918, file a petition against you in the Common Pleas Court, Division of Domestic Relations, Montgomery County, O., praying for a decree of divorce from you, upon the grounds of gross neglect of duty, being cause No. 43924. You are required to answer her petition not later than six weeks after this date of the first publication of this notice, to-wit, September 6, 1918, or such divorce may be granted. CHAS. B. SMITH, Plaintiff. Per M. H. Jones, His Attorney. Stewart PLUM Dayton latest plumber prompt 412 So. Williams St. ```markdown ``` OHIO LEADS ALL STATES Columbus, Ohio (Special)—According to a sales bulletin of the United States treasury department, just issued, the following are the amounts of War Savings Stamps sold in the five leading states during August: Ohio, $11,379,866.52; per capita, $2.16. New York City and State combined, 03,680,901; per capita, 80 cents. Illinois, $7,552,718; per capita, $1.20. Pennsylvania, both east and west districts combined $6,297,993; per capita, 70 cents. Missouri, $5,312,950; per capita $1.49. Ohio deposited in the United States treasury from the sale of War Savings Stamps in August cash in excess of New York city and state of $2,689,965; excess over Illinois, $3,827,088; excess of entire Pennsylvania, $5,081,873, and leads all states not only in aggregate sales for the month but in per capita sales as well and at this time is leading all states in the amount of money deposited in the treasury since the beginning of the War Savings Stamp campaign. This indicates that the people of Ohio are not only alive to the fact that in buying War Savings Stamps they are patriotically and directly benefiting themselves by purchasing out of their savings in such large amounts the best investment ever offered the people of any nation, says the Ohio War Savings Committee. THIS WEEK'S ATTRACTION Revival services at The Church of the Living God (Universal), 1223 W. Rev. D. W. Bolden. O. E. Evansville, Ind. Fifth street, conducted by Elder E. J. Cain, secretary Church Extension, every night, 8 p. m., assisted by the Rev. L. W. Johnson, O. E. Tenth Diocese, St. Louis, Mo. local clergy and Revs. L. W. Johnson and D. W. Bolden, of St. Louis and Evansville, Ind., respectively. $106.000.000 Saved By Dec. 31, W.S.S. WAR SAVINGS STAMPS ISSUED BY THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT $20.00 From Every Person in Ohio DIVISION William Hall's Rooming House Candies, Confectionary, Soft Drinks, Tobacco, Cigars, Cigarettes RACE PAPERS - Chicago Defender, Freeman, -The Crisis Why You Should Join the ERICAN WOODM Why You Should Join the AMERICAN WOODMEN is the cheapest Order to get into, and Financial Negro order in the world. It has written $40,000,000 Insurance, pa- eficiaries and has $300,000 for the protec- rers. women join the same camp and receiv- its. No extra taxation or assessments of carries sick, accident, burial, total disabilit- short dispensation has been granted. First One Hundred Club. 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ADMISSION 25 CENTS NOTICE TO THE OHIO BAPTISTS As secretray of the local committee on arrangements for the entertainment of the Ohio Baptist State Convention, we have been requested to publish the following notice for the benefit of the messengers who contemplate attending the State Convention, which meets in Dayton, Tuesday, October 15th, 1918. All messengers should send their names at once either to the undersigned at 410 South Williams street, or Dr. J. B. Anderson, 526 South Hawthorne street. The government is almost commandeering the homes to take care of the workers in the munition plants and it is not easy to secure homes without notice. The homes secured will be assigned to those who send in their names first. Don't delay, with the idea of stopping with a relative or friend for they may be already crowded. All persons who hold the local committee responsible for homes must send in their names not later than Oct. 10th. The registration fee will be $3 for those enrolling Tuesday, $2.50 for those enrolling Wednesday, $2.00 for Thursday, $1.50 for Friday and $1 for Saturday. This will cover expense for badge and meal tickets. Since no city has ever entertained the convention under such trying times as are now confronting the whole world we shall be compelled to insist that all persons attending the convention observe the suggestions in this notice. All Ohio papers are requested to copy and republish this notice. Remember, brethren and sisters if you delay in communicating with us you are making an inconvenience for yourself, which the local committee will not be responsible for. Yours for the success of the cause. (REV.) T. J. SMITH, 419 South Williams St. [Name] IN WESL IN SONG AT ZION BAPT AY SEPT. Mr. Arnold's leaving for ADMISSION WESLEY SONG RECIE IN BAPTIST EPT. 30 Arnold's last ving for Col ISSION 25 NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE To Mary Gratz, whose place of residence is unknown, you will take notice that said plaintiff did on the 25th day of Sejt. A. D., 1918, filed a petition against you in the Common Pleas Court of Montgomery Co., Ohio, Division of Domestic Relations, being cause No. 44020, praying for a decree of divorce from you, upon the ground of wilful absence for more than three years last past. You are required to answer his said petition within six weeks after the date of the first publication of this notice, to-wit: Sept 27th, 1918, or such divorce may be granted. WILLIS GRAT, Pltf. Per MOSES H. JONES, his Atty. LEGAL NOTICE Common Pleas Court, Montgomery Co., Division of Domestic Relations. To Parker Burks, whose place of residence is unknown, you will take notice, that the said Plaintiff did on the 11th day of Aug, A. 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Miss Emma Stovall and Miss Meredith Woodfork, of Columbus, Ga., who have been the guests of Mrs. Allen Jones, left for their home last week. Mr. David Jones accompanied them to Cincinnati. FOR RENT—Two furnished rooms central location. Call at 226 Warren street. Mrs. Daniel Webster Lewis, accompanied by her son and niece, is visiting her sisters, Mrs. Wilson of 428 W. Fifth street and Mrs. Davis of Pease street, and other relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Tams, of Norwood avenue, motored to Charleston and Huntington, W. Va., Ashland, Ky. and Portsmouth, Ohio, last week. They report a very enjoyable trip. FOR RENT—Bachelor's quarters, at the right price. Apply at 325 W. 5th St. Bigelow Hotel. ROOMS—Furnished rooms with with bath. Call at 48 Maple street Mrs. Mamie Elliott. Mr. and Mrs. Nelson, of Harry street, have received word that their son Nelson has arrived safe in France. Mrs. D. F. Ferguson, of Charleroi Penna., and Mrs. Sallie Baker, of Covington, Ky., are in the city attending the North Ohio A. M. E. Conference. They are the guests of Mrs. Emma Jackson, of Carrie street. SECOND - HAND FURNITURE, upholstering, repairing and cabinet making. W. H. Jones, 1011 West Fifth street. Give me a trial. Mr. Shirley Hamilton, Mr. L. Watkins and son, Mrs. H. O. Snell, Mrs. Garfield Jones, Mrs. Harry Allen of Urbann, and Miss Eva Fields motored to Camp Sherman last Saturday where they spent the day. Mrs. Fannie Nelson of Van Wert stopped over with Mr. and Mrs. Shirley Hamilton Tuesday, while enroute to Camp Sherman to visit her son Edgar. She returned to Dayton Thursday. Mrs. Robert D. McGregor, of 100 Pontiac street, entertained at her home Monday afternoon Sergeant Randull Young, of the 24th U. S. Infantry, Columbus N. Mexico, who is visiting his parents of 14 Elwood ```markdown ``` Eaker St. A. M. E. Budget Hour of Sunday Services Class meeting.....12 m. C. E. League.....6:30 p.m. Prayer meeting.....Wednesday night Sunday School.....9:30 a.m. Preaching.....10:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Trustee Board every first and third avenue. Messrs. Hugh L. DeMar, Jr., and James M. Pierce who left for East Lansing, Mich., Thursday, were also dinner guests. Mr. and Mrs. John Miller, 33 Weller street, entertained Tuesday evening in honor of Sergeant Randall S. Young. The evening was pleasantly spent in games and music. At a late hour the guests departed, wishing Sergeant Young a successful journey back to camp. Those resent were the Misses Eunice Higgins, Dorothy McGregor, Alice Kendall, Anna Young, Alma Young, Irene Young, Mary Hyde, Anita Hyde, Virginia Wheler, Anna Louise Taylor, Genivieve Williams, Minnie Long and Lilliam Miller. Sergeant Young and Mesrs. James Pierce, Solomon Shepherd, Hugh DeMar, Geo DeMar, Stanley Godfrey, Cornelius Dennis, Vester Gunn, Jason Cowan, Harry Taylor, Henry Perkins, Edward Perkins, Robert Oldwine, Ralph Young and Jay H. Miller. Mr. and Mrs. James Steele, of 332 North Boulevard had as their guest Saturday and Sunday, Mrs. M. Barbee, of Middletown, Ohio. She served a most elaborate luncheon Sunday. The following were present: Rev. and Mrs. T. J. Smith, Mrs. Barbee and Mr. T. R. Warde. ZION BAPTIST CHURCH Sprague St., between 3rd and 4th Sunday School 9:20 a. m. Preaching 10:30 a. m., and 7:30 p. m. Prayer meeting and Bible study every Wednesday evening. The congregation and visitors were forcefully reminded of their obligations Sunday, Sept. 15, at the morning service when the pastor spoke on "Forgotten Vows." We sometimes make promise to man and then agree to break them, but we can not do so with God." "God never forgets His promise to us nor does He overlook the promises that we make Him." These were among the thoughts to be considered. God has many methods of reminding us of our vows or promises to Him. Loss of business, loss of health, loss of friends and the rebuke of conscience are some of the methods he uses. Distance from home, prosperity and selfishness may cause a person to forget his vows to God. Rev. R. A. Adams, Conference Evangelist, who held the great revival in dayton some years ago, will preach at Zion Baptist Church, Sunday morning at 10:30. Rev. O. W. Childers will preach at 7:45. Last Opportunity to Hear John Arnold Monday, Sept. 30, the members and friends will have a rare treat in the recital by John W. Arnold, assisted by other talent. This will be the last opportunity to hear Mr. Aronld as he leaves for college, Oct. 1st. WESLEYAN METHODIST Services last Sunday were not so well attended. Many of the members visited other churches. Rev. Haycraft spoke very impressively from the subject, "Ear Hath Not Heard and Eye Hath Not Seen." Rev. Haycraft preached at 8 p. m. also. Rev. Bass was called out of the city last Sunday to preach a funeral, but will be in his pulpit Sunday if nothing happens. Some one of the ministers of the A. M. E. connection will preach Sunday morning and evening. Please come and fill your pew. The invitation is to all. The Sisterhood will be entertained Oct. 3 with Mrs. Hattie Robinson on Eaker street. With Miss Captola Jones operating the telephone switchboard at the Holden Hotel and Miss King, sister of Mr. Bert King, as a stenographer for the U. B. Publishing Co., it seems our young colored women are gradually advancing to the front. We congratulate you and wish you well. CARD OF THANKS We wish to thank our friends and relatives for their kindly attention and assistance during the illness and death and burial of our loved one. Clerk Steward Board W. G. Hegue—Engrossing Secretary Leslie Curtis Stone. We appreciate Dr. Cox's kind and earnest service. We sincerely thank every one who gave such beautiful flowers. Also Rev. Anderson for his kind words of consolation, and Rev. Jamison and Rev. Price for their kind remarks. We are perfectly satisfied with the service of Jones Brothers, rendered our bereaved family. MR. S. J. STONE AND FAMILY. ONE—FORUM—Sept 27 RECEPTION OF SERG. YOUNG The Galeda and Metoka Bible classes of Zion Baptist Sunday School tendered a reception to Sergeant Randall Young, of the 24th Inf., U. S. A. Regulars, at the residence of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Edw. Young, Monday evening last. Sergeant Young, whose company is stationed at Columbus, N. M., gave an interesting account of his personal experiences and of the conditions on the Mexican border, which met with appreciative responses from those present. Mrs. Berry, of the Galeda class, was mistress of ceremonies. Felicitous responses were made by many of the guests, notable among which were those of Mrs. T. J. Smith, Miss Parsons, Miss Ethel Tables of Jamestown, and especially that of Mr. James Pierce, who himself leaves Thursday of this week to enter college at Lansing, Mich. The affair which was concluded with a delightful repast left impressions that will long be the source of pleasant memories. HONORABLE CITIZEN DIES Was Native of Ohio (From the Portland News) Mr. Ezekiel Henry Hill was born April, 1857, at Xenia, Ohio; died at Portland, Oregon, September 4, 1918, aged 61 years. Leaves to mourn their loss a devoted wife, two sisters and one brother. A soldier has fallen. He has passed into the unknown. On Wednesday about 9 o'clock in the morning he had his last engagement, so different from all others, yet he met it with a smile which is proof that he won and is still conquerer in the spirit land. An ideal soldier he was. His record in service is spotless, and at all time he was honest and faithful to duty; not by force or reprimand, but from a vollition which he alway cherished as his higher self. His eight discharges which which cover a period of twenty-eight years, have in bold letters: "Character Excellent," which means so much to those who are in touch with the present discipline of the army. He always found time while in active service for study and self improvement; as a result, his loved one can show you both in prose and verse the splendid thoughts on some particular treatise or subject, and his rythm in verse would appeal to you as any poet. His military record begins with his first enlistment, June 13, 1878, and from that time to January 24, 1907, was one long continued service without a single interruption. He helped to make Texas and the Southwest possible for existing conditions by suppressing the lawlessness of bandits, thieves and hostile Indians. Hs served in Cuba from June 25 to August 27, 1898. He was in the battle of San Juan Hill, one of the most desperate charges in modern war, and came out immune, with honor and glory that will never fade from the pages of history. In the hottest of the fight during one engagement, when his captain, a coward, hid behind rocks for safety, he and his comrades led by Sergeant A. J. Franklin's cousin, pushed forward without wavering, and put the Spaniards to flight. His service in the Philippine Islands was hard and demanding, yet he never faltered, and left his comrades on retirement without a single scratch. His six comrades who will shortly carry his body to its last resting place, can tell you in more fitting language of his virtue and bravery, in helping to establish this great democracy. When our boys left for service a few weeks ago, he followed them to the station and proudly bade them God's speed and return with victory crowning Old Glory with honor as he did in the past. "Some men are born great; some achieve greatness, and others have greatness thrust upon them." To achieve greatness was his: Sergeant Ezekiel H. Hill, Co. E., 24th Infantry, U. S. A., Retired. Note: The late Serg. Hill was the brother of Mrs. John Caesar of 325 Sprague street. Mrs. E. E. Lucas, of 209 Leroy weeks, taking a course in designing at Toledo, Ohio. Mrs. Mayme Alexander, 91 Sprague street, has been confined to her room for several week on account of a fractured limb. She is improving. Mr. John L. Thomas and Reynold Jackson wish to thank the friends who attended the Emancipation ball at Memorial hal. They are already planning for next year's entertainment. CORNER STONE LAYING Sunday, Oct. 6th, the corner stone of Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church will be laid at 2:30 p. m., by the Ancient Square Lodge No. 40, F. A. M. The new church is located at the corner of Diamond and Irwin street. All pastors and their congregations are invited to participate. A stirring address and good singing will be features of the meeting. Rev. Price, the pastor, is planning to make this a memorable occasion. The funeral of Mrs. Susan Dodson, wife of John Dodson, of South Williams street, who died Tuesday, was held at St. Margaret's church Thursday morning. Rev. Father Samuel-Belboder officiated. The remains were shipped by Undertaker Loritts to Hamilton for burial. Mr. George S. Taylor, a former resident of Dayton who was instrumental in building the Enterprise hall, died at the home of his sister in Xenia this week. The women of the W. C. A. are feeling very fine and much pleased over MANSFIELD Phones:-Main 2782---Main 3883 American Tr American Transfer Co. Trucking and Moving Of All Kinds To Any Place, At Any Time THE HOME For Groceries Bell Main N. A. Anderson, Prop. N. A. Anderson, Prop. 324 Sprague St. "The Man who sells all Colored People their Homes" OBITUARY W. C. A. GOD SEND 346 W. Fifth St. the grand success of the tag day proceeds, on Sept. 22, which came by thoughtful interest of Rev. Burton, who on Sept. 16th called the women of the city together and aroused them from their slumber and started them to work once more. And every one knows that our women are some workers. I am pleased to say that the tag day proceeds netted a total of $63.18, for which we thank our dear Rev. Burton and the general public, and may God's blessings ever be upon them. The very much needed articles were immediately purchased by the purchasing committee: 5 Mattresses ..... $26.00 15 Cots ..... 3.75 2 Bed Spreads ..... 3.00 1 Doz. Pillow Cases ..... 3.15 8 Sheets ..... 12.60 2 Blankets ..... 4.50 3 Fair pillows ..... 3.65 Cooking utensils ..... 1.50 , St. car tickets ..... .25 Expense of Tags Total ..... $61.45 The members are especially requested to meet at the building next Monday night, Sept. 30, at 8 o'clock, for the purpose of casting vote to be legally allied with the National Y. W. C. A. MAKE SURVEY OF COLORED PEOPLE A survey of conditions of the colored population of this city is now under way under the supervision of Charles E. Hall, supervisor of Negro economics in the United States employment service. The survey will end in about two days. The object of the survey will be to ascertain in what positions and plants those who are now not employed can be placed so as to obtain the maximum industrial efficiency in the pursuit of war. According to Mr. Hall a great many females are idle and if provisions can be made to employ these women it will greatly facilitate production. Prof J. H. 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