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African Colonies Should Never Be Restored to German Domination Vol 6 Number 23 Emmett J. Scott Voices Earnest Protest of 12,000,000 American Negroes Against Returning Oppressed Black Peoples to Germany Tyranny Urges Larger Liberties for African Allies, Under Government of an International Commission—One Member of Commission to be a Colored American—How Black Men of the World Have Aided in War for Freedom and Democracy. New York, Nov. 2.—At a monster patriotic meeting Saturday night at Carnegie Hall, under the auspices of The Circle of Negro War Relief, the principal speaker was Irvin S. Cobb, the famous war correspondent, who has recently returned from the French front, where he was a witness to some of the most important battles of the present conflict of the 'Allies against Germany. Mr. Cobb's theme was "The Negro Soldier," and his remarks were of especial interest because of his intimate contact with the colored American warriors during their trying "baptisms of fire." Prominent among other speakers who were heard on this occasion was Emmett J. Scott, secretary of Tuskegee Institute, Alabama, and for eighteen years the confidential secretary of the late Booker T. Washington. He was appointed a little more than a year by Secretary Newton D. Baker, as a Special Assistant to the Secretary of War, to advise him with reference to the many delicate problems growing out of the relation of the 12,000,000 Negroes of this country to the war, and to indicate to his people how they might render the most effective aid in bringing victory to the American arms. The Negroe's Part in the World-Wide Dr. Scott prefaced his address with the declaration that "this is the people's war—not a white man's war, not a black man's war, but a war of all the people under the Stars and Stripes for the preservation of human liberty throughout the world." In this conflict for liberty and world-wide democracy, Dr. Scott said "The Negro is proving to be a notable and inspiring figure." He warned his people not to be deceived by unofficial statements or expressions that peace is near, declaring that an enduring peace will never come until the enemy is decisively beaten, and pledging the continuance of the loyal black battlers in the forefront of strife to the very finish—until an honorable peace has been enforced or obtained. Dr. Scott noted that there are now overseas, "at grips with the master infancy of the civilized world or waiting the call to active combat, nearly 400,000 gallant black soldiers, the "fruit and flower of the Negro race." These, he said, represent a response of more than 50 per cent of the total number of Negroes registered in the draft, and a larger proportionate number than has been true of other racial groups registered under the first draft. "And this number," added Dr. Scott, "takes no account of the sturdy, upstanding men of my race who are members of the four 'crack' regiments of the Regular Army, nor of the 12,000 brawny men who came into service through the National organizations, such as the 'Fighting Fifteenth' of New York, which has, along with others, won imperishable fame on the battle field in France." He pointed with pride to the fact that while the Negro represented only 8 per cent of the first draft registration the race has actually contributed 15 per cent to the number called to the colors under said draft. He noted also that in every 100 in the first draft examined for service, proximately 36 per cent. of the Negroes were accepted, while only 24 per cent. of the whites were accepted, a difference of 12 per cent. in the Negro's favor for physical quality. This, he contended, dissipates the ancient yarn about the black race being a deteriorating or decadent people. Relatively, fewer colored men claimed exemption from military service than did the whites. Dr. Scott further declared that the war, "grim-visaged and ruthless as THE DAYTON FORUM groes an opportunity once more to prove their unbounded, unfaltering loyalty—their 100 per cent. Americanism and to demonstrate their immunity from insidious German propaganda. The war has made for the advancement of the material welfare of the race. Prior to the present conflict the Negro had less than a dozen commissioned officers; now he has more than 1,200, all highly-qualified and forward-looking men. From an army of but four regiments, with only infantry and cavalry, the race has now its 400,000 men represented in every conceivable branch of the service, and the reports from officers, from General Pershing down, indicate that these men are giving an excellent account of themselves. Dr. Scott read several letters from French and American officers testifying to the gallantry and valor of the colored men under the severest shell-fire and how they held the line intact in many instances under the most trying circumstances. Under International Commission After noting numerous cases where black men had been awarded the French Croix de Guerre and paying a tribute to the priceless labors of the black soldiers of America and elsewhere to "make the world safe for democracy," Dr. Scott made a somewhat startling plea for a solemn guarantee of international protection and larger liberties for the darker races of the world, registering a fervent protest against any policy that might restore to Germany her pillaged African colonies and urging a form of self-government for these oppressed peoples, under an appointed International Commission, upon which shall be a colored American, "to voice the inarticulate yearnings of that host of exploited and pillaged people." Protests Against Restoring African Colonies to Germany Elaborating this point with reference to the future of the colonies wrested from German domination and tyranny, Dr. Scott described the revolting cruelties perpetuated upon the natives in the African dependencies, noting an official report of Edmund H. L. Gorges, Secretary of the Interior for the South African Union, which tells of the enslaving of men and the outraging of women, of hangings and floggings and wholesale massacres, with many tribes threatened with extinction. In Togoland, where the oppression was especially rife, it is stated that the population fell off a million souls in less than two decades of murder and rapine. "May we not, in the solemn hour, register our fervent protest against Germany these African colonies she has so long oppressed and betrayed?" asked Dr. Scott. "It is too much to say that to restore these helpless black men to their former oppressors would be a terrible betrayal? Has not the hour come in which men, even of Darkest Africa, may cry out for the right to elect or ordain their own destiny under an acceptable tutelage and guidance of enlightened men rather than under oppressive and cruel masters?" "Black men of America and Africa have helped to rout and humble the Hun," continued Dr. Scott. "When civilization all but toterted to its doom, Senegalese, Algerian and Soudanese troops stayed the Hun and saved civilization to the world. Soon around the Peace Table representatives of the nations of the Earth are to gather. France and England in their hour of need have gladly accepted the allegiance and the assistance of tribes from Africa. A great and responsible duty now devolves upon the nations of the world to see that these poor people, along with other oppressed peoples, shall not be again placed under the iron heel of malignant oppressors. "In truth, the hour has come, in my opinion, when the world should declare that not only are these colonies not to be turned back t Germany, but to no other nation as well. "May not we, brothers by racial ties and blood sympathy of these African peoples, speak for them and call for their freedom, for their liberties, for the self-determination of their destiny, AND FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF AN INTERNATIONAL DAYTON, OHIO, FRIDAY NOV. 8, 1918 Never Domination COMMISSION, which shall in future govern these colonies, AND UPON WHICH COMMISSION THERE SHOULD SIT A REPRESENTATIVE OF THE 12,000,000 COLORED PEOPLE OF AMERICA, who represent the largest group of forward-looking black people of the world, to VOICE THE INARTICULATE YEARNINGS OF THAT HOST OF EXPLOITED AND PILLAGED PEOPLE!' ARE YOU READY TO SUPPORT SUCH A REQUEST? In conclusion Dr. Scott said: "Till Victory and Peace come, we shall continue to pledge to the President of the United States and the national government all that we have and that we are, whether at the bleeding battle front or wherever faithful service will count most toward winning the great war in which we are engaged. We are pledged to do everything that will help and nothing that will hamper our Government in winning this war for the honor, the independence and the sacred principles of Our Country, and the ultimate freedom of all mankind. "We can pledge no more—OUR COUNTRY DENISES NO LEGIS." An even dozen Republicans will take office in this county as the result of Tuesday's election. The men and their titles are: Judge U. S. Martin and Judge E. T. Snediker; County Commissioners Herbert Shank, Sid Mosby and John J. Baker; County Surveyor Parker Bookwalter; Prosecuting Attorney Haveth E. Mun; Coroner Edward O. Willingham; Senator William E. Sparks; State Representative Paul M. Banker, John E. Barnes and Sylvester Spidel; County Recorder W. H. Guckes. NEGROES MAKE FURTHER INROADS ON HARLEM RESIDENTIAL SECTION The Negro population made another inroad on the residential section of West Harlem by the purchase of the old New York Presbyterian Church, occupying a plot 100 by 100 street and Seventh avenue. The church property was taken over a couple of years ago by the New York Presbytery and has been on the market for many months at $100,000. The Metropolitan Baptist Church which now occupies a private dwelling on 138th street, between Lenox and Seventh avenues, is the buyer. The Rev. W. W. Brown is pastor. The colored population has been growing very rapidly during the last few years and occupies a large portion of the area north of 130th street and east of Seventh avenue. The purchase of the church property on the corner of 128th street, however, is the furtherest point south they have reached. WOMEN'S STATE CONVENTION MEET HERE NOV. 21ST The Ohio Women's Baptist State Convention will meet in the city of Dayton November 21-24, 1918. This meeting was to have been held in the same city October during the week of October 14th, but owing to the great epidemic it was postponed. Thursday and Friday, Nov. 21, 22, the missionary and educational work will be conducted; while on Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 23, 24, the work of the Baptist Young People will be set forth. This annual convention is the most important gathering of leaders and workers among the Baptists of Ohio. Mrs. Sarah John, of Dayton, is the successful leader of the Baptist women of this State, and has been for some ten years, while Rev. B. A. Mitchell, A. M., is the leader of the Baptist Young People. This gathering will bring to Dayton some of the most successful religious workers in America. The program has already been published, but will again be printed in the race papers of the state at an early date. Fraternally yours, B. WHITNEY CLARK, Pastor Second Baptist Church, Middletown, Ohio. REPUBLICANS ELECTED ELECTION RETURNS PROHIBITION HOLDS SUBSTANTIAL LEAD. Republicans Win—Entire G. O. P. Ticket, Except Governor, Be- heved to be Elected hove to be Elected. Columbus, O., No. 7.—Returns from last Tuesday's election tabulated at the secretary of state's office indicate that there will be changes in the results as already announced. Governor Cox's majority over Frank B. Willis probably will be between 15,000 and 20,000, and the majority for state-wide prohibition probably will be about the same as that given to Governor Cox. Republicans apparently have elected the remainder of the state ticket from lieutenant governor down by majorities of 6,000 to 20,000; both members of the state supreme court; a majority in both houses of the legislature and 14 of 22 members in congress. Drys claim a majority in both houses of the state legislature and will vote to ratify the federation prohibition amendment. On reports from 45 counties to the secretary of state, Earl D. Bloom, democrat, was leading Clarence Brown, Republican, for lieutenant governor by only 58 votes; Harvey C. Smith, Republican, was leading W. D. Fulton, Democrat, for secretary of state by 9,360; R. W. Archer, Republican, was leading Chester E. Bryan, Democrat, for state treasurer, by 12,986. In 44 counties John G. Price, Republican, was leading Joseph McGhee, Democrat, for attorney general by 8,559. A large majority of the counties yet to report are said to be normally Republican. Though the secretary of state's office has made no tabulation of the vote on the property classification, former Lieutenant Governor Greenlund, manager of the campaign for the proposal, claims its adoption by at least 25,000. The prohibition amendment will become effective May 26, 1919, forcing the closing of 5,585 saloons and 92 wholesale liquor houses. Frank B. Willis spent $1,251.60 in conducting his unsuccessful campaign for governor, according to his expense statement, filed today with the secretary of the state office. "The statement issued by Governor Cox was a gratuitous insult to all citizens who thought him unworthy of their votes," declared a statement is sued here tonight by Republican State Chairman E. M. Fullington. The statement referred to was issued by Governor Cox from his home in Dayton the day following the election. "When he says that every disloyal citizen in Ohio voted against him and that there was a compact on between them and political leaders opposing him, he speaks with characteristic inaccuracy, not to use the short and ugly word. In actuality Governor Cox owes his election and his gratitude in the first instance to the liquor interests in Ohio. He owes his second debt of gratitude to his personal political machine. Whatever the faults of Governor Cox may be, excessive modesty is not to be numbered among them." Washington, Nov. 7.—With the Michigan and Idaho senatorial contests still in doubt, late returns from Tuesday's election tonight give the Republicans a total of 48 senators. Just half the membership, lacking one vote necessary to insure control—and 46 to the Democrats. In Michigan, the Republican candidate, Truman H. Newberry, was reported to have increased his lead to about 6,800 votes over Henry Ford with 125 precinct records missing. In Idaho the Democratic candidate, Sen Nugent, was credited with an increased lead of about 600 votes over former Governor Gooding, the Republican candidate. Republican control of the house however, is now beyond all question with only one district missing, the second Montana, the returns tonight show: Republican, 238; Democratic, 195, including one Independent; Socialist, one, missing, one. First Colored War Correspondent Arrives in France First Colored War Correspondent Arrives in France Ralph W. Tyler Off to the Front for News of Our Galant Soldier Boys and to Tell of Their Valiant Fight for World Democracy. Some Striking Incidents of the Voyage Over—Fraternizing With Press and Humanitarian Forces Aboard Ship—Diversians by Colored Battalion of 100 Per Cent. Americans. By Ralph W. Tyler, Accredited Representative of The Committee on Public Information ARTICLE I Paris, France, September 28. I have just reached this city, after a ten days' voyage, which was, for the most part, uneventful. We experienced delightful weather from the time we started out of New York's harbor until we cast anchor in a port over here. Had it not been for the democratic spirit prevailing aboard the big liner, and which gave me a most satisfactory taste of this "world democracy" for which the Allies are fighting, I might have considered the voyage monotonous. Aboard the ship was quite a galaxy of notable writers for the big dailies and magazines; feature and fiction writers who were taking a respite from that occupation to write "straight stuff" for dailies they are to represent. Among them were celebrities like Will Irwin, Robert W. Ritchie, Damon Runyon, H. J. Foreman, erstwhile managing editor of Collier's and Applegarth, usually known as "Appy" by the pencil pushers and readers, of the Pittsburgh Post. Each and every one of these notable writers—former 'newspaper reporters, seemed to have made an especially effort to make me forget,—which I did,—that my skin was several shades darker than theirs, and by so doing to convince me that this "world democracy" for which the Allies are fighting is neither a barren ideality nor a rainbow vision, but an actual probity whose advance courier is discernable with the naked eye. The treatment accorded me by the newspaper men aboard was but typical of the treatment accorded me by all the other passengers. Among the nearly two thousand souls making up the ship's passenger list were many Red Cross, Y. M. C. A., Y. W. C. A., Knights of Columbus and Salvation Army workers. They all displayed a most notable evidence of a healthy spirit of democracy by their fraternizing as if they were all members of the one and same organization. Among the Y. M. C. A. workers aboard were five colored secretaries: Fritz P. Cansler, of Knoxville, Tenn. Thomas N. Clayton, of Piqua, Ohio; F. L. Clark, of Leavenworth, Kuns; D. D. Mattocks, of Philadelphia, and G. W. Jackson, of Louisville, Ky. The Y. M. C. A. certainly made no mistake in selecting these five men for overseas duty, for they represent the highest type in the race, and by their bearing won the respect, and even admiration of all on board the ship. Diversions by Service Battalion Aboard Ship Aboard the ship, also, was a Colored service battalion belonging to an Engineer regiment. They were stout. husky fellows whose good humor was effervescent, even contagious, and their rollicking songs and plantation melodies cheered all, making them those whose thoughts had involuntarily turned to submarines—Germany's acme of kulture, forget them, and banish all fear from their minds. One of the songs which they frequently sang, and with a gusto which gave further evidence of their 100 per cent. Americanism, and which never failed to elicit rapturous applause from the white passengers, was "Three Months From Now We Will Be in Germany." I had heard it said that the big waters frightened Colored soldiers, but these Colored soldiers aboard the ship I sailed appeared as contented, self-centered, and care-bereft on the big ship at night, when lights were out, as they were down in Alabama, Virginia, Mississippi, and other southern states from whence most of them came. Their contentment at sea, and when in the submarine zone, constituted another disillusion. Among these troopers were some clever boxers, and the monotony of "just sky and water" ADVERTISERS realize quick results when using these columns to reach the people. Phone Us! Main 7696. Price 5 Cents W. S. S. MEMORIAL TO SUCCESSFUL COUNTIES Columbus, O.—(Special)—To every Ohio county exceeding its 1918 quota of War Savings Stamps, the Ohio War Savings Committee will present an engraved bronze tablet carrying this caption: In Recognition of the Patriotism of the People of This tablet will be given a place in the courthouses of those counties reaching and passing their apportionment of War Savings Stamps this year. It will be a permanent memorial and testimonial to the patriotism of the people of each county. Already 24 Ohio counties have merited the bronze tablet. These counties have exceeded the allotment of War Savings Stamps. Thirty other counties are in a position to reach the goal within the next few weeks. Special appeal has been issued by the state War Savings Committee to those counties behind on their quotas to increase activities and boost the War Savings Stamp sales record. In these communities there is being conducted a "Shall-This-County-Kall" campaign. REDEEMING W. S. S. PLEDGES Promises to Buy Stamps Solemn Agreement With Government. Columbus, O. —(Special)— No alarm is felt in Ohio that all outstanding War Stamp pledges will not be redeemed this year. Redemption of pledges unpaid, estimated by the Ohio War Savings Committee at $ 000,000, will be made in the next two and one-half months, is the common expectation. In addition to the fact that these pledges are solemn obligations, and honor requires that they be kept, a further necessity requiring the War Savings pledges be redeemed is that the government took the word of the citizens of Ohio as an oath and has spent the millions of dollars represented by the pledges. was frequently broken by some ratling boxing matches between these troopers for pretty substantial purses which the white passengers contributed merely out of admiration and respect for these big, brave black boys, who did not fear to come over here to fight for world democracy. An amusing incident took place, the second day out. Forty or fifty of the Colored soldiers had formed a circle and were singing to their hearts' delight, and the delight of the passengers. One of them, seemingly, changed his voice with each song or hymn. "What do you sing?" called down, from the upper deck, a good natured son of the Emerald Isle. Quick as a ash came the answer: "Sometimes I sing bass and sometimes I sing soprano." And it was true, for in the chorus he adapted himself to the type of the song he was singing, to the circumstance, to the other singers, and above all, perhaps, to his mood. Because they were lighthearted—cheerful when going across the big waters, it must not be accepted they were merely lighthearted because of lack of brain development, for many among them were bright intelligent men, graduates of Howard University and other accredited schools. Off to the Front for News of "Our Boys" I shall tarry but a day or two here in Paris; only until I get my itinerary tentatively made out, and then I shall be off to the front where our Colored soldiers are stationed, and I go to the front with the same absence of fear that characterized the Colored troopers who sailed for France on the ship with me. In my next letter I hope to have been able to secure some real, permissible, news about what the Colored soldiers—our boys,—have done, and are doing to maintain the race's traditional reputation for bravery, endurance and patriotism, and to help "make the world safe for democracy." If this world democracy we are fighting for is like the sample I have been made acquainted with, from New York to Paris, I have no doubt what they are putting up a whaling good fight to land the Democracy pennant for the United States,—our own, and only country. The Statement of Our Case to the Public Every observer of court proceedings is aware of the fact that an attorney must be able to clearly state his case if he expects the judge or jury to render a decision in favor of his client. Many a case has been lost in court and many an innocent person fined, imprisoned or executed, not because of proven guilt, but because of conflicting testimony on the witness stand or the failure of the attorney for the defense to make a logical and forecible statement of the actual facts in the case. What is true in criminal court is likewise true in the court of PUBLIC OPINION when the colored race is tried. The Negro is often changed, tried and sentenced, not because he is guilty of the charge alleged against him, but because his case was not properly stated. It is customary in the name of justice to grant a person charged with the most henious crime the right to state his case or counsel to state it for him, and we believe that the Negro should have the same prerogative when public opinion, so far as the white race is concerned, is to be passed upon him. If public opinion is fair enough to give a hearing to the Negro's plea for justice and fair play, it is just as essential as in the criminal court to have some one able to state his case. In many instances we have suffered because our race had no able representative to state our case in "SPECIAL CONFERENCES, where race issues were discussed, on the platform or through the public press, but our public schools, high schools and colleges have removed that difficulty now. Though we have profound scholars in the various lines of thought, there seems to remain some difficulties; unfortunately, it has sometimes happened that those best able to state our case to the whites on vital race issues have failed to do so either from fear of a loss of personal prestige, from a financial consideration, or from a hope of political emoluments. When such a condition prevails the less informed part of our people become suspicious of those capable of being our leaders and do not trust them for fear that the so-called leader will trade the future interests of the race for their own pecuniary profit or political recognition. This is a condition much to be regretted, for if a race can't trust its own for leadership, whom can it trust? "Blood should be thicker than water among our people, as well as others." From this fact it is evident that one of the essential prerequisites of a proper statement of our case, is "LEADERS WHO WILL BE TRUE TO THOSE WHO TRUST THEM AND FOR WHOM THEY HAVE BEEN ENTRUSTED WITH THE GRAVE RESPONSIBILITY OF SPEAKING IN THE EARS OF THE WORLD." Another difficulty often arises from the disloyalty of those for whom well informed and conscientious race men and women jeopardize their present standing and future possibilities, that the case of the race may be properly stated. While it may be true that some who acted in the role of race leaders may have proved to be uncertain quantities when money was insight and official position seemed to be within easy reach, but there are many of our best informed men and women who are not selfish, but like Moses prefer to suffer with their people. Though not wealthy, no amount of money is able to make them traitors to the best interests of their race. Out of the fulness of a pure and unselfish soul, when opportunity affords, do they state the case of the Negro with all the force at their command that public opinion may conscientiously weigh all the evidence before it passes a verdict which may prove a rigid barrier to race honor and progress. 'Tis true, it is a pity, and "a pity 'tis true" that many who are wholly incompetent to state the case of the race on civic, educational, industrial and political questions not only refuse to allow others better prepared to state it, but even discredit and censor those who truthfully and ably state the case of the race when speech is golden and silence is death. The history of the world shows that leaders are essential if a race expects to become a potential factor in the battle of life. It also shows that two conditions must prevail: The leaders must be eminently prepared and true to those who trust them, and that those who would be led must confide in those who lead them. Regardless of the ability and experience leaders may have, they need the encouragement, that only their own people can give. Proper encouragement emboldens those in possse sion of the facts and ability to state them to use tongue and pen in defense of a people injustly criticised ostracised and "Jim-crowed" simply because of race identity. More of our people who are strong financially or educationally would use their money, influence or ability to help the race if they were more unemployed led to believe that their services were appreciated. We feel that the public written in the Forum by Mr. E. R. Jeton a few weeks ago was an abate statement of our case in the court of public opinion. We admire this evidence of race love. His recital of facts showed a familiarity with the history of the country. We commend his courage in presenting the attack on "OUR BOYS OVER THERE," when they were ridiculed as being ghost frightful and sleepy headed unless some white officer were present to keep them awake or allay their fears in the inky stillness of the night. The "TEMPORARY WAR-WIDOWS and bereaved MOTHERS needed their case stated after such an insinuation on the unquestioned valor of their husbands and sons and he stated it. He stated to the reading world while our boys stated it to the military world by making the "SKULKING HUN" beat a hasty, retreat back towards the "hell-hole" from whence he essayed to domineer a peaceful world. Mr. Jeton, we second your motion. Who will say that Mrs. Jessie Hathcock did not clearly and forcibly and even fearlessly state our case when she publicly resented the ridicule of our boys through the Associated Press. Our boys are giving their life's blood to help the world give birth to real democracy, that must be born from the womb of war, and Mrs. Hathcock's patriotism, expressed in choice English through the columns of a white daily, asks that they be viewed and spoken of as 100 per cent American soldiers. Mrs. Hathcock's "come-back at the Associated Press is worth one thousand complaints" at the big gate. Have we who enjoyed the fruits of her able statement of our case; been big enough and thoughtful enough to tell her that she said the right thing, at the right time to the right parties, or have we left her in doubt as to whether we commend or censure her able statement of our case? Mrs. Hathcock, your point is well taken and the Associated Press is out of order. The writer does not know Mr. Albert Hand, personally, but we commend him for the noble stand he made at O. S. U. We honor him because he had both the backbone and ability to appeal from local prejudice and state the case of the colored constituency to higher authority, when an effort was on foot to elbow them out of a state institution, founded and supported by all the people as unfit material to make the highest type of American manhood in peace or in war. So far as we have been able to learn he was right, and an able statement of the case won temporarily, at least. Mr. Hand, you seem to have in you the stuff out of which great men are made. The Rev. Mr. Beldoder, of the Episcopal church, has ably stated our case in some recently published pamphlets: "TO WIN THE WAR" is profound in thought logically arranged, forcibly stated and respectfully addressed to the President of the nation. Should he not have our encouragement by purchasing a copy at ten cents to pay for the printing, at least? "THE WAR AND THE COLORED RACES" is replete in historic research, choice in diction and sane in content. This able claim for our race should be read by every race lover and student who hopes in the future to take part in the drama of life. And now for the dear old FORUM. What shall we say of it? The Forum that champions all the causes of all the people all the time. First it is the only city paper which will publish all the general news of our people. If we attempt to state our grievances against discrimination in the shop, school, office, or otherwise in the dailies, they may be consigned to the waste basket and the big daily does not even lose a subscriber. But they can have a place on the front page of the Forum. But the Forum needs encouragement by subscriptions. More money for subscriptions will make it bigger and better. It is true that is is small, but it is large enough to tell of the noble achievements of ourselves, our sons and daughters. Help the Forum to state our case for the court of public opinion has not adjourned. 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AGAINST PREJUDICE ‘The following Article Was Sent to the Herald by Mrs, Keith, a Young Race Woman of Sterling Worth ‘To the Editor of Tho Herald: In these strenuous’ times, while the world is being made safe for democ- racy by America and her allies, I wonder if little more charity and Justice could not be shown the col- ored man here at home. “He is fight- ing side by side with his white brother in the trenches, yet he is barred from working beside him in the shops. ‘This same German, whom we are fighting is given the preference over the loyal colored man (among whom there was never a traitor), who is helping to fight. Result—“Terrible Explosions” of unknown origin, ete. We are proud to stand back of the boys, white and black, by buying war savings stamps, Liberty bonds, ete., but it means a great deal to us to do so in these times of high and still soaritg prices, together with the inferior wages our men receive. Charity begins at home. I, the wife of a colored man, subject to the call of the U. S, government, sister of a brother already in the U. S. service and mother of a son some day per- haps answerable to the U. 8. call, should be accorded the same privilege as any other citizen of the U.S. Yet when moving pictures shown here of ‘our boys at the front I don’t know of a single theater where T could go and sit and look at them. We have efficiency among us, the shops are erying for labor, male and female, I wonder how many would accept the services of the intelligent, alert colored girl or woman? We, as a race, need the money and are will- ing and anxious to work and earn it if only given the chance. Give us fifty more years unham- pered and the objectionable in our race will be eliminated as in other races far older. T hope kaiserism will be abolished forever, and the colored boys are proud to be a factor in helping to nc- complish that end and we who are back here are trying to “keep the home fires burning” by helping thera financially. all we can if only given the chance; and I also hope the hate- ful race prejudice will be abolished in America forever and the colored man ean work and live side by side the white man, as he is now fighting and dying side by side him on the seething battle fields of Europe. MRS. NANNIE KEITH, 715 Haskett Street. t GERMAN COLONIES Cormany, with strange persistency, fatuosnly clings to the belief that the allies will restore her lost colonies in Africa. That may never be. Those eclonies are goae from the duminien of Germany forever. Her reign of blood and the torture of hapless, helpless peoples is ended. ‘The sjam- bok is stricken from her hand, and no more shall natives pray for death asa deliverance from German rule. Neither the United States nor any of its allies has any territorial de- signs in Africa, but each country is determined that the affiicted and op- pressed peoples who have suffered un- told oppression from brutal German overlords shall be freed. Sir Henry Jones recently declared that Great Britain and the United States had gone into the war with clean hands; that neither desires an inch of territory more than is now possessed by them, but that neither would cee the German colonies re- turned to German misrule. It does not matter who shall govern these colonies—England makes no_claim nor do we—but the basic ideas of hu- manity and progress, and the right: of the peope themselves, demand that they be governed by some power that would hold their interests paramount above all others.—Dayton Journal. OHIO DRY ON MAY 26 ‘The indications are that Ohio is now safely in the “dry” column, al- thought last year’s election experi- ence will lead many persons to be ex- tremely conservative in making pre- dictions until the last ballot has been counted and the secretary of state officially announces the outcome. However, it seems reasonable at this time to say that the dry majority will range anywhere from 5,000 to 15,000. Assuming that a majority of the ‘voters cust dry ballots the state will become anti-saloon territory on the Fourth Monday of next May. That will be May 26-und marks the close of the “license year.” At tho same time there is every reason to believe that both houses of the state legislature will be “dry” by large majorities, which would mean, of course, the passing of the federal prohibition amendment by that body. It seems certain also-that the refer- endum amendment had 2 large ma- jority in ‘Tuesday’s election. ‘That being true, the action of the legisla- ture in adopting the federal amend- ment would have to go back to the ‘voters for approval in a special elec- tion, However, none of these latter ques- tions has anything to do with the present situation, If the drys had a majority last Tuesday the state will become “bone dry” May 26 next— Dayton Journal. Local Items NOTICE—Store your furniture with Fred D. Johnson, 213 Brook- lyn avenue, Bell Main 4103, PORO SYSTEM—For the Poro System of Hair Dressing call at 266 Hawthorne street, Bell Main 7795. Private Hereer Williams, of Camp Sherman, is visiting his aunt, Mrs, Bertha Darnell, and Miss Eunice Higgins’ ‘The Rev, C, MacRae Lewistall, of British Guiana, was the guest of Rev. J. N. Samuels-Belboder, of St. Mar- garet’s, last week, SECOND - HAND FURNITURE, wholstering, repairmg and cabinet making. W, H. Jones, 1011 West Fifth street, Give me a trial, Mr. Charles Green, of Pittsburg, was in the city last weel. to look after the estate of his brother, Frank Green, who died last week. Mrs. H. C. Thomas, accompanied by little grandson Stacy, of 227 Le- roy street, is visiting her daughter in Indianapolis, Ind. WHISKEY The Days of Whiskey are Numbered Prepare now—My substitute is better than whiswkey itself, Can be made at home at a trifling cost. Send $1.00 for formula, and be happy. J. Schmitt, 716 South Main St., Dayton, Ohio. MRS. TANNER DIES. ‘The angel of death visited another Dayton home, Tuesday, and took the wife of Wm, H. Tanner, of German- town street. Funeral services were held Friday. The family has the deep sympathy of the community. AURORA CULTURE CLUB. ‘The Aurora Culture Club will meet November 15 with Mrs. Ed Taylor, on Dunbar avenue. All members are asked to %e present, business of im- portance, Mrs. Thomas, reporter. ATTENTION. A big benefit danée for Wm. Kir- by will be given Friday evening, No- vember 15th, at the Masonic hall, West Third street. Every. one is in vited to come out and help = good cause, Learn the new dance, “Tack- in’ ’em down.” Music by Mrs. Bea- trice Willis, Wm. Brown and John Carr. Admission, only 26 cents. WESLEYAN METHODIST Last Sunday being the first day for services for several weeks, the people were anxious to hear the Gospel. Rev. Bass spoke very impressively from Matthews 3 and 2. “Repent ye: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.” His sermon was pictured in such a beautiful simplicit form that even a child could understand what is really meant by repentance. | Sunday will be communion. Praise services will begin at 10 a.m. Con- [tinued from love feast Friday even- ing. Preaching at 11 a.m. by Rev. Bass. Services will begin at 2:20 p. m. for communion. We cordially invite the yPastors and theit congregations of Jother churches to conte with us, The services will continue for Sunday evening as usual. ‘Thanksgiving is drawing near and preparations are being made for oui ‘regular Thanksgiving dinner, ‘The jena wil conta of turkey and everything elée to make it complete ‘for the occasion,—eonsidering the jhigh cost of living the prices will be very revsonable. This will be the only place where you can sro and take your family and get a full dinner at such reduced prices, All are welcome. Mrs. Samifel_ Conwel, of Baker street, will entertain the Sisterhood this week, GOOD POSITION OPEN A man and wife can secure a good position on the country estate of M. C. Whitmore. ‘The man would be re quired to help on the farm, while the woman would help with the house work. Nice quarters will be provided for them. No expenses. Good pay. Apply to M. C. Whitmore, R. R. No 3, Franklin, Ohio, Telephone Home. Centerville 719. ST. MARGARET'S NEWS Rey. Father Samuels-Belboder, Vicar | Sunday's services will be devoted to the “Intercession of the Church for the Sailors of America and the Al lies.” ‘The Church War Commissior has set apart November 10 for all th. churches in the nation to remember the sailors especially in their serv ices. We will do our part in St, Mar Raret’s. Appropriate lessons, hymn and prayers will be used, and specia’ sermons of a maritime nature will b preached. The viear and church in vite the public most cordially to thes: services, at 11 a. m. and 4 p.m Dr. Campbell MacRae Lewishal B. D., was the special preacher at the evening service Inst Sunday. Hc spoke most convincingly from the ex hortation of St. Peter: “Be ye all of one mind; love as brethren; be cour teous, be pitiful.” “Christian Chari ty” being the subject of his sermon “Love,” he said, “was the best thine in the world most worthy to be de sired out of which the christiar graces of unity, pity, compassion an: blessing or happiness grow.” Dy Lewishall spoke feelingly as‘ one pos sessing large experience and wide knowledge of both books and men. It ‘was a great refreshment of mind to follow him, It was a spiritual bless ing to hear him, The Woman's Auxiliary has re sumed their plans for a fine dinner at the Parish hall. ‘The date will be ‘announced in our next “News.” The St. Cecilia Guild was quite well attended at their last meeting. After the business session the vicar gave a heart to heart talk to the young ladies who responded admira bly. The members have come with new resolves and hopes, and mean to renew their past activity and sur- pass the results of their past ac- tivity. Dr, Tewishall made them a short but semi-humorous address pointed with morals and laden with thought. Mr. Frank D. Parsons is prepar- ing an entertainment in behalf of the Men’s club, All. those who have promised to join in and assist him are requested to he present at the Parish Hall, Monday evening next, at 8:15 o'clock. Please be on time, as matters of importance are to be tak. en up. ie | The toosnrer of the eyrentive board, Mr, J. G. Hickerson. roporte’ ‘am unusually good financial month and recommended certain proved sue. cessfol steps which were accepted by ‘the doard. A unanimous vole of Prof J. H. SWAYNE Z Lone Star Tea — Is guaranteed to cure Rheumatism ihe + Liver, Kidney, Catarrh, Stomach y/o AE Z-~—Trouble and Lost Manhood, or Wry = Fe money refunded. Wii ¥ F. 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Come. | FOR SALE—A gas range, in splen- did condition, Call at 306 Norwood Ave. EAKER STREET NOTES I was glad when they said unto me, “Let us go into the hunse of the Lord.” ‘The morning services last Sunday were well uttended, and all seemed pleased to agair have the privilege of returning to vaé house of worship. | Miss Rhoda James electrified the congregation with her sweet singing, and then led us to a throne of grace with a short practical sermon, filled ‘with truths that will help us to live hotter lives. One young man jo\ned [the church. ‘The sacrament was ad- ministered, and we enjoyed day of 'fensting after-an enforced rest. Services Sunday ¢ follows: ‘The adult classes of the Sunday School |Will meet promptly at nine o'clock jin the regular Sunday schoo! sessions If the ban is lifted for the children, we hope to see them present also, Miss Mamie Banks is sparins: no pains to have our school classed with the best schools of the city, and she desires the support of the entire church in her efforts, Morning wor- ship at 10:30, ‘The C, M. B, Con- ference is holding its annual sessions in Dayton, and will send us one of their ministers to preach for us Sun- day morning. ‘The League services will bo held at the regular hour, 6 p,m. Be on time. At the evening hour of worship an- other minister from the C. M. E. Conference will deliver the message. Let us pack the house both morning and evening und hear the good old gospel sermons delivered by our visi- tors. ei The news was flashed over the wires last Thursday morning that the great State of Ohio was listed at last in the dry column, Ta the afternoon of the same date the extras came out announcing the fact that the war was over, The prayers of those who have Been sending up their appeals for a world wide democracy, and a saloon- less state, are answered, and when the boys who have conducted them: selves so gallantly in this titanic struggle, come marching home with their honor rolls, we will have a clean city to welcome them home to. Let us be prepaxed to receive them, and arrange a great demonstvation that we mey becomingly show our appre- iation of the wonderful work. they have accomplisifed, bringing honor to tac races. Next Sunday we must raise the ¥é mainder of the three hundred dollars necessary to meet our one thousand dollar note, which must be paid the following Monday morning, Please come prepared. Remember, if. we have a new church we must make ex- tra sacrifices to get it. May. God bless those who liberally: respond to the call of the officers who are doing 30 much to accomplish this work. : ‘The pastor delivered the welcome address at the opening of the C. M. 'E, Conference and was accorded ev- ery courtesy. Let us do what we can to make their stay in our city. pleas- ant, CARD OF THANKS We desire to express our deep ap- preciation for the words of sympathy |and the kind deeds of our mam} friends and relatives during the re cent illness and death of our mother Mrs. Mima Jackson, MRS, HATTIE TAYLOR, MRS. ANNIE GRATZ, ~ MR. GRANT JACKSON, MRS. GEO, JACKSON, 1 CARD OF THANKS — ‘We, /oflicers and members of the Mary Scott Home, wish to thank Dr. J. B, Anderson and his chureh for what they have done for the home from its birth for it was organized Feb. 22, 1915, On the same evening Dr. Anderson gave $8.14, This was t start and whenever we have been in a struggle he has come to our rescue He has ulways been ready and willing whenever “Mother” called. About two weeks ago when I needed some thing to feed the ten old, helpless women, he gave me two and one-half bushels of potatoes, $3.00 worth of lard, $8.00 worth of coffee and some flour. He has a big heart and the Lord will always bless him. We, officers and members, are more thankful than we can express. MOTHER SCOTT, President. * KATIE SMITH, Secretary. WAR ENDS. Paris, Noy. 7.—-(By United Press). —The war is over. Germany and the allies signed an armistice at 11 a. m. today, hostilities cearing three hours later. ‘As Marshal Foch’s plans are known to include provisions which will pre- vent resumption of hostilities, the greatest war of all times has come to an end. ROSE BUD CLUB : ‘The Rose Bud Club met at the resi- dence of Miss Edna MeDonald, 344 W. 5th street, with all members present. ‘A very nice meeting was conducted. After we adjourned refreshments were served. The next meeting will be held with Mrs. McDonald, of Ger- mantown' stfect. Josepli. McDonald, President, America Davis, See. YOUNG MEN ORGANIZE >, NBW CLUB A Young Men Superior Club was organized recently with Harry W. Mayes, Pres.; Lorenzo Frazier; Vice Pres.; Thomas Chandler, Treas.; Rob- ert King, Sec.; William Hall, a pram- inent citizen, manager. All those wishing to join will kindly see the president, 803 Norwood ave- nue, or call Main 4352; or the secre- tary, 301 Dunbar avenue, or call M, 3481, i We will ‘meet Wednesday evening, Rvember 13, at 1009 W. 5th street, ‘at 7:30 p. m. 3 ef a ‘ oe | i] Fi ey eS ? Fred D. Johiigon $1.50 per Van per Month 21a Bees Bell Main’ 4103 Mrs. B. 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