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Colonel Young Called! THE DAYTON FORUM LIEUT. EUROPE'S C Lieut. Europe's colored band entertaining the race track at Auteuil, where the AMERICAN REAL American Military Hospital No. 5). Those who were a September, 1918. LIEUT. EUROPE'S COLORED BAND Lieut. Europe's colored band entertaining the convalescent American soldiers on the old race track at Auteuil, where the AMERICAN RED CROSS put up a tent hospital (American Military Hospital No. 5). Those who were able danced in the tent in the background. September, 1918. Lieut. Europe's colored band entertaining the convalescent American soldiers on the old race track at Auteuil, where the AMERICAN RED CROSS put up a tent hospital (American Military Hospital No. 5). Those who were able danced in the tent in the background. September, 1918. Hon. R. N. Mitter, a lawyer, Grand Chancellor of the Knights of Pythias of the State, and former Grand Exalted of I. B. P. of Elks of the World. This is the first time Kanawha county has a Colored man and the Republican party selected one in every respect forthy and qualified Eayette county, that has been represented in the West Virginia Legislature by Hon. Chris H. Payne, Prof. H. H. Raily and Atty. J. M. Ellis able Negroes, after a lapse of eight years, has elected another colored man in the person of Mr. J. V. Coleman, of Kimberly, a miner, who has served as postmaster and other public offices. Mr. Coleman is an intelligent man with a comprehensive grasp of the conditions and needs of his state and county. There is not a majority of Negroes in any of the countries from which these Negroes were elected. Me Hall Alexander ot. Church Sunday night invited. Madame Lulu Hall Alexa Will speak at Eaker St. Church Sun Nov. 17th. All are invited. Madame Lulu Hall Alexander Day of Celebration Day of Celebration The following statement was given out by O Ralph E. DeWeese of the Victory celebration, Sunn "In recognition of the stupendous importance of lied victory signalized by the signing of the armist tonians are called upon to celebrate fittingly and nified manner Sunday. "The character of the celebration—the success depends upon the weather conditions—is designed the sacred obligation assumed by America in the w and the responsibilities placed upon the shoulder American nation. These are solemn times and a spirit of serious reflection, prayer and divine con was given out by Chairman factory celebration, Sunday: spendous importance of the al- signing of the armistice, Day- lebrate fittingly and in a dig- The following statement was given out by Chairman Ralph E. DeWeese of the Victory celebration, Sunday: "In recognition of the stupendous importance of the allied victory signalized by the signing of the armistice, Daytonians are called upon to celebrate fittingly and in a dignified manner Sunday. "The character of the celebration—the success of which depends upon the weather conditions—is designed to reflect the sacred obligation assumed by America in the world war and the responsibilities placed upon the shoulders of the American nation. These are solemn times and call for a spirit of serious reflection, prayer and divine counsel and guidance. The spontaneous outpouring of Monday was proper and natural because it released the spirits of men and women long chained by terrible tension. "The Sunday celebration is not confined to any one organization. It is for all the people of the community and the committee earnestly asks that every civic, religious, patriotic, military and fraternal organization in the city of Dayton be active participants in the thanks celebration. Every factory, office and store should be liberally if not fully represented in the parade and in the song and speaking service to follow at the fairgrounds. "All Dayton should gratefully and prayerfully observe the spiritual demands for participating in the morning religious services and take active part in the civic celebration of the afternoon." Vol 6 Number 24 THREE NEGROES ELECTED 4 LEGISLATURE IN WEST VIRINGIA. No County Majority Negroes. In the great Republican landslide in West Virginia for the first time in the State three Negroes were elected to the House of Delegates from three different counties. McDowell county elected Hon. Harry J. Capehart, of Keystone, the second colored man elected from this county, Hon. E. Howard Harper, elected in 1916, being the first. Mr. Capehart is a lawyer, 38 years of age and one of the ablest, and most brilliant young men in county. Kanawha, the largest and richest county in the State in which Charleston, the capitol, is situated, elected DAYTON, OHIO, FRIDAY NOV. 15, 1918 ORED BAND ent American soldiers on the old out up a tent hospital (Amer- in the tent in the background. Dowell county has the largest Negro population lost comparing only about 20,000 out of more than 70,000 population. Kanawha county has less than 12,000 Negroes out of a total population of more than 100,000. Fayette county has about 10,000 Negroes in a total population of more than 60,000. THE SMITH HUGHES VOCATIONAL WORK AT TUSKEGEE INSTITUTE. Tuskegee Institute, Nov. 9.—Mr. William N. Berry, a graduate of the University of Wisconsin, and for four years director of agriculture at Wilberforce University, has joined the agricultural faculty here where he will devote most of his attention to the educational side of the work, leaving the agricultural director, Mr. F. H. Cardozo, to give his entire attention to the administrative work. With the coming of Mr. Berry, the Smith-Hughes vocational work is being thoroughly organized. Mrs. A. M. Zuber, for a number of years instructor in the Industrial High School at Birmingham, Alabama, and who recently completed a course at the Chicago School of Civics, is in charge of the Home Economics training in Dorothy Hall. Dr. R. R. Moton, principal, in speaking of the Smith-Hughes work, said, "There is a great future ahead for the young men and women of our race who are trained in the Smith-Hughes course, for after the war, there will be opportunities of the most unusual sort. Already there is persistent talk in high official circles of providing farm land for the returned soldiers. So when demobilization begins, the attention of the country is certain to be directed in a large way to agricultural matters. There will also be calls for trained agricultural experts who will be called upon to help the ex-soldier farmers to adjust themselves to new conditions. The same situation will no doubt obtain in the industries where trained industrial workers will be in great demand. We are very glad to add Mrs Zohen and Mr. Berry to our staff of Smith-Hughes workers." The Smith-Hughes course offers teacher-training in agriculture, trades and home economics. ```markdown ``` Colored Soldier French and Am Coolness a Colored Soldiers Overseas Making Good Erench and American Commanders Praise their Coolness and Courage Under Severest "Baptisms of Fire" Annypy at Drilling and Expert in Field Maneuvers—"My Oldest Veterans Could Do It No Better," Said Noted French General. With the American Armies in France—Colored troops from America already have established themselves in Europe as being cool and reliable fighters in the front line, Both American and French commands say, so and if the Germans ever discover, so it was that help part of the line through Argonne forces when the boches failed to get through some time ago, the German command has a decidedly high respect for American colored infantry. Up and down the line, after the test of a year's service, you hear no doubts expressed regarding the colored infantry. The colored dugboys have made good in the trenches, and gentlemen when back at rest in French towns. You are continually into units of these colored chaps as you travel up and down the line from Switzerland to Flanders. Pull Off Some Snappy Driving. Down in a little town some miles back of Verdun the correspondence encountered a large unit of these colored chaps, all from Chicago or thereabouts. They had just come back to rest, after a long period in the Argonne forest trenches. Like their predecessors, a Negro unit from New York, they had made a great hit with the French officers in high command of the sector. Unlike the New York Negroes, those Chicago boys had encountered no big fighting, and they were disappointed at being taken from the trenches before doing big fighting. The French officers explained that good soldiers can be recognized just as well when they are holding the line as when they are fighting, but the colored doughboys were still disappointed. Finally the French general of the army came down to review the Negro outfit. Down by the creek they went through some of the snappiest exercise ever seen, and the French general was delighted. When the review as it had been planned was finished the general turned to the American colonel. "If I were an American general what would I do now?" asked the Frenchman. "Most anything," replied the colonel. "These boys will do anything you wish." "Well, suppose the Germans were across the creek," replied the general. "I'd like to have this nearest company attack them." Difficult Field Maneuver Skillfully Executed. The captain of the nearest company was given the order, and he marched his men across the meadow, where they suddenly disappeared. Pretty soon a whistle sounded, and the company was up and running toward the creek. Only a minute, and then they dropped, waiting, then running, always skirmishing in the lastest approved French fashion. When they dropped in was with two skirmish lines in advance and two support lines leading off to the rear, with each man dropping over the legs of the chap in front of him. The dobbies and pecks covered the upper portions of their bodies. After a bit of flank movement by a couple platoons, the supposed German positions along the creek were --- stormed and taken. The French general was delighted beyond words for a moment. Finally he said, "My oldest veterans could do it no better, even if they were warned it was on the program, and your boys did that extemporaneously." The general remembered the review, and a few days later the colored chips from Chicago received a fine letter from him, congratulating them on their spirit de corps and their work. French Like Colored Americans. It was interesting to see how these colored boys mixed with the French inhabitants of the village, with whom Americans were billeted. The French took like the colored boys, and felt highly honored at the way the latter learned French. The colored Americans are getting extremely fluent, and it fits entirely with their scheme of things to use all French forms of positeness. Down the battle line a large unit of colored troops was encountered at serious business. It was going into the line taking over a hill and important sector formerly held by French troops. It was the first taste of the trenches, or of the front for the boys in this unit. These men were mostly from the south. They had been trained in the middle west, and some more in France, but never had been on duty under shell fire. Yet, on the dark night, while the Germans bombarded, these thousands of colored doughboys, chiefly under direction of colored officers, though some were white, took over a difficult and long sector without a mishap and with less noise than usual, so the French officers said. They have held that long sector for some time now, and there has been no slip, from the farthest outpost to the rear supply truck. CALIFORNIA ELECTS NEGRO. Race Prejudice Gets Knockout in 74th Assembly District Real simon pure democracy if you please reigns in the 74th Assembly District, and on his merits Frederick Madison Roberts was on last Tuesday elected to represent this district in the Assembly of the great state of California, for the next two years. Notwithstanding the fact that Roberts won the Republican nomination at the August primaries in a field of five aspirants, and which nomination is always equivalent to an election; strong efforts were made to defeat him, on no issue other than race prejudice. His independent oponent gum-shoed around the District passing out his cards, written on the back thereof was the inscription. "My opponent is a Nigger," all fair-minded people resented this discrimination. Mr. Gahart, the man who put it invogue was buried under an avalanche of votes. The final count was, Roberts, 2,556; Gahart, 1,794; a majority for Roberts of 726. And thus the 74th Assembly District of the great State of California presents a practical demonstration of real democracy, for be it known, without the support of a very considerable of the white voters in this district the election of Mr. Roberts would have been impossible, while in this district there is a great big colored population, the same does not by any means excel that of the white people, therefore the victory for democracy is clean cut and unquestioned—California Eagle. ADVERTISERS realize quick results when using these columns to reach the people. Phone Us! Main 7696. Price 5 Cents s Making Good nders Praise their nder Severest ire " Washington, D. C., Nov. 14.—Announcement is made by Enamel J. Scott, special assistant, that the secretary of war has directed as necessary in the military service that Connel Charles Young proceed to Camp Grant, Rockford, Illinois, and report in person to the commanding general of that camp for assignment to duty in connection with the colored development battalions at Camp Grant. Ten New Colored Chaplains Appointed. Ten new colored chaplains have been appointed for service amon; colored troops of the United S. army, with rank of first lieutenant. They are: Charles Y. Tripp, Metadist, assigned to Camp Alexander, Newport News, Va.; Needham M. Means, Methodist, to Camp Travis, Fort Sam Houston, Texas; James B. Adams, Baptist, to Camp Lee, Va.; Robert G. Morris, Methodist, to Camp Macon, Thompson, to Md.; Robert W. Jefferson, Baptist, and George C. Parker and Isaac C. Snowden, both Methodists, to Camp Sevier, Greenville, S. C.; Frank R. Arnold, William Y. Bell and Benjamin H. Johnson, are as yet unassigned. These appointments, together with the number previously assigned, gives a total of sixty colored chaplains now serving in the United States Army, in this country and overseas. Colored Medical Officers Assigned to Active Service. Washington, D. C., Nov. 14.—An announcement is made that a number of colored physicians, who have been serving as privates in the military service, have been given commissions as lieutenants in the Army Medical Corps and have been assigned to active duty in several of the colored schools where units of the Students' Army Training Corps are established and young colored men are receiving instruction in collegiate and vocational branches, in connection with their training in military science and tactics. Lieut. Fred D. Ramsey has been assigned to Tuskegee Institute, Alabama, and Lieut. Robert D. Foster to Morehouse College and Atlanta University, Atlanta, for duty with both institutions. The following assignments have also been made: Lieut. J. M. Gill, to Branch Normal School, Pine Bluff, Arkansas; Lieut. J. I. A. Webb, to Negro Agricultural and Technical College, Greensboro, N. C.; Lieut. J. N. S. Taylor, Hampton Institute, Hampton, Virginia, and Lieut. W. H. Calhoun, to Meharry Medical College and Fisk University, Nashville, Tenn., the last named serving with both of the Nashville colleges. REPRESENTING MADAME WALKER. Mrs. Lulu Hall Alexander, of Columbus, Ohio, is spending two weeks in the city as special agent for Madame C. J. Walker, the famous hair and beauty culturist. Mrs. Hall Alexander plans to address several public gatherings while in the city. She will speak at Eaker street church Sunday night. Young women who wish to take up this profitable work should call on her for information. She is the guest of the Finley's on Mead street. Letters from "Our Boys" Mrs. Clifton Willis, of Sprague, received the following communication from her husband, Sergt. Willis, who is a member of the 157th Division. The citation was given by the French general: Q. G., October 8, 1918. 157th Division—Staff. General Order No. 234. In transmitting you with legitimate pride the thanks and congratulations of the General Garnier Duplossis, allow me, my dear friend of all ranks, Americans and French, to address you from the bottom of the heart of a chief and soldier, the expression of the gratitude for the glory which you have lent to our good 157th Division. I had full confidence in you but you have surpassed my hopes. During those nine days of hard fighting, you have progressed eight kilometers through powerfully organized defenses, taken nearly 600 prisoners, captured 15 guns of different calibres, 20 minenwerfers and nearly 150 machine guns, secured an enormous amount of engineering material and important supplies of artillery ammunition, brought down by your fire, three enemy aeroplanes. The "Red Hand," sign of the Division has, thanks to you, become a bloody hand which took the Boche by the throat and made him cry for mercy. You have well avenged our glorious dead. GOYBET. 157th Division—Staff. Q. G., October 8th, 1918. Army Corps—Staff 3rd Bureau. No. 255 P. C. October 7th, 1918. NOTE. The 157th and 161st Divisions and the 2nd Moroccan Division are leaving the Army Corps. The enal Commanding the 9th Corps addresses to them his most sincere thanks and his warmest congratulations for the glorius successes achieved by their admirable ardour and their indomitable tenacity. He salutes the brave American Regiments who have rivalled in intrepidity their French comrades. He cannot recount here the feats which have been performed for every one of the days of that victorious journey. They are inscribed on the conquered ground materialized by the trophies taken from the enemy and engraved in the heart of the chief who bows before the troops and salutes them profoundly. The General Carnier Duplossis, Commanding the 9th C. A. Miss Mattie Curtis, 58 Central Ave. My Dear Cousin: Your pleasant and encouraging letter of Sept. 23, was received on the 14th inst., and I enjoyed every word of it, it recalled the pleasant days spent at home last year. I remembered that Sept. 22 was "Emancipation" and thought of what a jolly time you were all having, and remembered what a swell time I had a year ago that day. I thought of it so much that I unpacked by pack and looked at the pictures I had taken at the Fair Ground, and also the pictures of the "Bunch," taken on the following Sunday at Lafayette's. I hear from you so often now which makes it seem you are only a few days by mail away, write often even if you don't write much, for it makes home seem nearer and friends much dearer. We are all very busy doing first one thing and then another. We have walked nearly all over western France sleeping on dear old mother earth with the clouds or stars sheltering us, but it has no ill effect on me and I seem to hold my own. Say, you should see my moustache, it is a bird; the boys all tease me about it, but they are only jealous of my fine and well trained crop. Ha! Ha! Yes, I hear from Miss Green occasionally. I must write Geneva, as I have not heard from her for some time. I suppose you see plenty of peace talk in the dailies. We have American papers here and they are printed in Paris, and contain much interesting news. Occasionally we get ahold of a colored paper which I enjoy very much. I was reading an article in the Literary Digest of October 10, 1918, on Lynching and it was indeed very good. I had a fine breakfast this morning, which consisted of stewed prunes, bacon (and it was the best I have ever tasted), hot cakes with good French butter and honey, and coffee. We pay very high for all things we buy from the French people, as they think all American soldiers are rich, and you know how free Americans spent money. Well, you should see how they spend this French money, which looks more like coupons you get with American cigarettes than money. Eggs are $2.20 a dozen. Butter $1.80 a pound for Americans. Wines and beer are cheap and soldiers are permitted to buy such here. For mine, I prefer the grapes, even if they do cost 30 cents a pound. Champagne costs $1.60 a quart. A French soldier receives 5 cents per day, while an American soldier receives $1.33 1-3 per day. I am told I get more than a French captain. I receive 296 francs per month. A franc is at present worth 18 cents, but is equal to 20 cents ordinarily. I am enclosing a half franc, 10 cents. Sorry I have no one franc note, date and city of same. Well, Mattie, as I know not more to write, I am compelled to close, with best to all, tell Will and Emma hello. I received a letter from Emma a week or so ago. Thanking you for your letters. With love and best wishes, as ever, your cousin. October 5, 1918. Mr. Dona Smith. Dear Friend: Just a line to surprise you, as these shells surprise us here in the trenches, but we are now what they call "war dogs" and think nothing of a shell exploding near us that digs a hole fifteen or twenty feet deep, and shrapnel flying that deals death at a distance of 100 yards. As you see in the papers, we are now in the midst of a great drive that we think will end in a couple of months with Frenchmen and Americans walking into Berlin. The American colored soldiers are doing great work and deserve credit and respect from all when we get home. There is no difference in race with the French people and why such conditions cannot exist in the states I cannot see. Some day as the Bible says, "The Darker Races shall rule." One cannot imagine how dangerous this war is and the fellows that go on the battlefield, as we are out of the trenches fighting in the open, he seems to lose himself and nothing on his mind but to advance and get the other fellow. Forgetting about his own danger, but plunges in with shells bursting all around and machine gun fire which is almost impregnable, and still they advance and come out alright. There are daily happenings that the censor will not pass, but my memory will permit me to tell all when we march home with victory. Give my regards to your family, and congratulations. Asking an interest in your prayers for the boys that are here, I am. As ever your friend, CLIFTON F. WILLIS, Sergt. Regt'l Hqs., 372nd R. L. U. S. S. P. 179, France, Via New York. ON THE ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON NEGRO LABOR. Rumors still persist respecting the Advisory Committee on Negro Labor, of which the Rev. J. N. Samuels-Belboder is chairman. Many people are wondering about it; what it is; what it is doing; what it has done; what it is going to do. Those who cannot give an answer invent an answer. Some invent all kinds of nonsensical answers. Others proceed to say what the Committee ought to do and not do. Yet others spread false reports about it. The committee was asked to do certain definite work by the agent of the Federal government, and to report to that agent if necessary. It was asked—and reader please note this fact—not to jeopardize the future of the Negro for a few days' work. The committee was not asked to work miracles or make open war against bad conditions over which it has no control; but to use its good offices to change these bad conditions to help the Negro people as much as possible. The committee was not asked to advertise how it is working, or to publish th the people anything at all. The committee will be open to grave charges of condemnation, if, after accepting all these conditions it publishes its efforts. People hear all sorts of tales, but the committee regrets it has nothing to say. One thing it can say, and that is, it has nothing to do with any rumors of Jim-Crow factories. Please do something good and stop speculating and blaming; too much curiosity causes one to sin grievously. N. S. C. NOTES Mrs. Madlyn Nelson highly entertained the Nedelecraft Social, club last Thursday evening at her residence, 26 Pease street. A two-course luncheon was served. Tuesday evening, November 12, the club met at the residence of Mrs. Viola Banks, of West Fifth street. A delicious luncheon was served. The next meeting will be Tuesday, November 19, at the residence of Mrs. Lulu Caesar, 325 Sprague street. All members are urged to be present. Business of importance.—L. CAESAR. Secretary. מספר פונקציות מספר פונקציות William Hall's Rooming House Candies, Confectionary, Soft Drinks, Tobacco, Cigars, Cigarettes RACE PAPERS — Chicago Defender, Freeman, -The Crisis Private Telephone First Class Rooms 1005 W. 5th St Dayton's first and only Colored Plumbers Plumbing, Steam and Gas Fitting All orders given Prompt Attention "Hustling Dona" Selling Real Estate on Easy Terms Houses for Sale and Rent PROPERTIES RAPIDLY HANDLED Masonic Hall Play House WEST THIRD STREET Even Tues., Thurs. Sat. S with GOOD PICTURES Photo Play 7:30 and 9 p. m. 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SOCIALIST On Street Beds, Silverware ery, etc. Pecticles Fitted Prices Walker nons n because the Walker results. goods, always a User's any place for $1.70 to WALKER Co. apolis, Ind. Patronize LINDSEY GRAND MASK PROMENADE GIVEN BY MEN'S CLUB ST. MARGARET'S AT PARISH HALL Tues. Nov. 19th ADMISSION 35 CENTS ST. MARGARET'S NEWS. The Rev. Father Samuels-Belboder, Vicar. The Vicar is better, and able to be out. He thanks very cordially those who were kind enough to inquire of him and those who called to see him. He also is very grateful to those who, in the hours of his painful suffering, breathed a prayer for his relief, and restoration to health. He thanks also very deeply Dr. L. H. Cox for his attention, and for taking the services last Sunday. Special sermon and thanksgiving prayer will be at St. Margaret's over the temporary peace by the armistice signed by Germany and dictated by the Allies. There will be a solemn celebration of the Holy Communion at 11 o'clock. There will be no evening prayer at four o'clock next Sunday. Members and friends of St. Margaret's are urged to join in the monster procession to the Fair Grounds next Sunday afternoon and participate in the exercises of prayer and praise to the almighty, and the singing of patriotic songs and hymns in celebration of the beginning, it is hoped, of peace. Sunday school will resume its sessions next Sunday morning at 10 o'clock. The teachers and pupils are requested to come out in full force. Two very interesting items are scheduled for the coming week. The first is on Tuesday, November 19th, when the Men's club will give a grand mask ball. The admission to this is 35c. The second item is a Grand appetising and large supper on Wednesday, the 20th. The supper will be served at 5:30 p. m. Those who know never get weary in praising St. Margaret's suppers. They are very generously served, appetizing, palatable and richly satisfying. Come in next Wednesday evening, at 5:30, and get the best supper served in Dayton. The price is 35c the plate. Come to the Service Early. Come with your heart ready to attend to God's word; to hear the spirit's call; to heed the appeal from the Cross, to follow Jesus; and to receive God's gracious blessing. Come, a hearty welcome awaits you. GOTHAM AIR RAID SIREN Sirens like the one shown in this picture will be placed on all the tall buildings of New York city by the police department to warn against possible aerial attacks by the Germans. Perhaps the city may adopt the Paris method of warning, that of sending out fire engines equipped with sirens. This siren can be heard within a radius of two miles. Boost Beautitul Idlewild Let your Christmas gift be a purchase at Idlewild resort. Buy now before prices advance on lots. Idlewild is the only real resort in the world for the race. Four Reasons Why You Should Buy (a) If you buy a lot, as long as you keep it you will not be dependent or homeless. (b) You can buy a lot in Idlewild because the payments are in your reach,—only six dollars cash and one dollar per week. (c) If you buy a lot you will be saving your money and a good investment. (d) If you buy a lot you will always have a place to go where you can enjoy your vacations to the fullest extent, build up your health, increase your business efficiency and increase your producing powers. Act now. See— If you buy a lot, as long as you keep it you rent or homeless. You can buy a lot in Idlewild because the our reach,—only six dollars cash and one If you buy a lot you will be saving your investment. If you buy a lot you will always have you can enjoy your vacations to the full your health, increase your business effi your producing powers. w. See— (a) If you buy a lot, as long as you keep it you will not be dependent or homeless. (b) You can buy a lot in Idlewild because the payments are in your reach,—only six dollars cash and one dollar per week. (c) If you buy a lot you will be saving your money and a good investment. (d) If you buy a lot you will always have a place to go where you can enjoy your vacations to the fullest extent, build up your health, increase your business efficiency and increase your producing powers. Act now. See— W. N. TAUL, Dayton Agent 1002 W. Fifth Street 1002 W. Fifth Street Office Phone Main 4189 Res. Phone. you keep it you will not all because the payments cash and one dollar per saving your money and always have a place to ans to the fullest extent, business efficiency and Res. Phone, Main 3252 Res. Phone Home 3879 Main 9248 Nov. 12, 1918. 227 W. Fifth St., Dayton, O. Mr. J. H. Rives, According to the information, given out at a meeting in Chicago, of the Inland Daily Press Association, 850 papers in the U. S. have been forced to suspend publication, since the war began, owing to labor conditions, and the decrease of material. On account of labor shortage 2,500 other newspapers have been forced to consolidate, it is said. Just the other day, I received word from Denver, that the Financial Record had taken over the subscription list of another old and well known paper. I was and am now pressed to, as heretofore, express my gratitude to you in so earnestly and successfully prosecuting each of these conditions, as they have arisen. And each number of your paper has reached me at its proper time, even though the federal delivery, are enhanced. I assure you that I am glad to have such a man as a business brother, who can prove his known ability in bridging disadvantages in Negro business, in financial and industrial crisis. Wishing you well, in all things for good and beg to remain, Very truly yours, S. P. HENSHAW. ASSEMBLYMAN JOHNSON IS RE ELECTED BY NEW YORKERS. New York, Nov. 8.—All Harlem is on fire with enthusiasm over the election of Edward A. Johnson and John C. Hawkins to the general assembly. Mr. Johnson, noted lawyer and author, was relected by a handsome vote, while Mr. Hawkins, also a lawyer and like Mr. Johnson, a fine type of citizen, was given a flattering vote. Mr. Johnson made an excellent record in the last assembly, and the friends of Mr. Hawkins expect him to make a record both as to courage and intelligence in keeping with the standard set by Mr. Johnson. The election of Johnson and Hawkins is a striking commentary on the passing of the old type of race leader in this city, who was all for himself, and for nobody else, and whose one aim was to kill off all young men who didn't know how to be messengers at court for white republican leaders. 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Agents Make an Easy Living representing us. Apply for territory and special deal. Black and White Ointment sold everywhere.—Adv. 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 ....... County Who Oversubscribed Their War Savings Quota in 1918 This Tablet Is Gratfully Erected by the Ohio War Savings Committee. 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-Fail" 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 $10,000,000, will be made in the next two and one-half months, is the confident 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. Your dollars will be the one wheel which will roll along the arms, ammunition and supplies the government needs to win the war. Uncle Sam guarantees to return them to you and pay 4.27 per cent interest for their use, when you invest in War Savings Stamps. HUN GUN BOOSTING W. S.S. Captured by Ohio Boys; Starts on Tour of the State. Columbus, O.—(Special.)—Captured by Ohio boys in the Rainbow division, a German 77 millimeter gun has been delivered to the Ohio War Savings Committee. It is on exhibition first in Columbus. Later it will be started on a tour of the state. The gun weighs 7,360 pounds. It was captured by the Ohioans in the Soissons sector when the Hun defense crumbled. This field piece was presented to the state War Savings Committee by the treasury department as testimonial of the success of the campaign in this state. A promise not kept is worse than no promise at all. Make good your War Savings pledge. EPIDEMIC DELAYS CEREMONY War Stamp Prizes to Be Presented at Later Date by Governor. at Later Date by Governor. Columbus, O. O. (Special.) Ceremony of presenting Vacation Thrift Contest prizes to winners has been postponed indefinitely because of the epidemic of influenza. The presentation was scheduled for Friday, Oct. 25, at the statehouse. As soon as it is feasible to present the prizes to the winning War Savings Stamp salesmen, the ceremony will be held in Columbus. Governor Cox will make the presentation. Kick the Kaiser from the notion That the Hohenzoillers rule the ocean. Buy War Savings Stamps. Teachers to Receive Appeal. Columbus, O.—(Special)—To every one of the 30,000 school teachers in Ohio is going from the educational division of the Ohio War Savings Committee a special request to "burry up" War Savings Stamp activities for the remaining two months of the year. The infiltration epidemic has operated to halt those activities, but preparations are under way for renewed activity with the lifting of the "ban." For artillery, automatic rifles and small arms, and for ammunition for them, we have spent over $3,700,000,000. Every person who buys War Savings Stamps has an interest in this equipment. ```markdown ``` The Forum Published every Friday at 428 West Fifth St., Dayton Ohio, by J. H. RIVES SUBSCRIPTION RATES One year ..... $1.50 Six months ..... .85 One month ..... .15 ADVERTISING RATES Display advertising, per inch..... 30c Obituaries, per line..... 5c Card of Thanks..... 50c Locals, per line..... 8c We are not responsible for the return or preservation of unsolicited contributions. All communications sent to the office must have the signature of the writer, not necessarily for publication, but as evidence of good faith. We are not responsible for the views of our correspondents. 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SECOND - HAND FURNITURE, upholstering, repairing and cabinet making. W. H. Jones, 1011 West Fifth street. Give me a trial. One of the most delightful events of the season was the surprise birthday party given at the Parish house, Monday evening, November 11, by Mr. and Mrs. Charles Davis, of 905 Germantown street, in honor of their sister, Mrs. Arella Booker. The guests met at Mrs. Lu Tremble's, then to Mrs. Davis and from there began a patriotic parade with sixty in line, each carrying a flag, rejoicing over the victory won by the American and allied armies. The parade ended at the Parish house with a complete surprise to the guest of honor. The evening was spent in music and other diversions. Chrysanthemums were the place favors. Pink and white were the colors, representing the Rosebud club. Mrs. Helen Long furnished music, while refreshments were being served. At the close a few piano selections were rendered by Mrs. Booker. Many beautiful presents were received. 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. The many friends of Mrs. J. E. Wagner, 110 Central avenue, will be gled to know that she is improving at this writing. Wented—Anybody desiring to learn the Madame C. J. Walker's hair system as taught by her special agent, Lulu Hall Alexander, who is now in the city at 73 Mead street, and will remain until November 20th. Phones, Main 677, Home 5677. Little Miss Florence Potter of 7 Broadwell place, entertained five of her little friends to a 4 o'clock dinner last Wednesday. The repast was served in four courses. Those present were Ruth Milson, Mary Louise Evans, Ether Mae George, Justine Ward and Charlotte Potter, chaperoned by their mothers. The girls pronounced Florence a charming little hgstess. GOOD POSITION OPEN A man and wife can secure a good position on the country estate of M. C. Whitmore. The man would be required 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. MIDDLETOWN NOTES (By Isaac Rice) Everything is running normally at this progressive church, after cessation of services for the past six weeks due to the Spanish influenza. Rev. Lewis was in his pulpit Sunday and preached a fine introductory sermon, which pleased all who attended. The superintendent of the Sunday school wishes to have a large attendance next Sunday at 9:30 a. m. Second Baptist Notes. This church which believes in being foremost in everything that is right, is holding a series of meetings which is doing considerable good. This little church is also conducta drive of raising $5,000 by Christmas which they will not fall short of Personals. Mrs. Howard Lee had for her guest last week Mrs. Jackson and Mrs. Maud Eliot and also Dr. Carr. Mrs. Lee, who is very popular, also had Hamilton visitors last Monday. Mrs. Josephine Routt attended the C. M. E. conference, which convened in Dayton last Sunday. MT. OLIVE NOTES Friends, truly Mt. Olive has never in her history witnessed a brighter or more encouraging opportunity to do work for the master. With the church as clean as a pin and bright as a new dollar, and every department striving to do its part. The children have purchased new chairs for the infant class. Saturday evening they will give a social to finish up their indebtedness. On Sunday we will be cheered to see their glad faces. The industrial club has changed its night of meeting from Tuesday to Friday evening. Sunday is our regular communion. We look for every member to be present. Our members have responded well to the call of the officers in regards to finance. Some few have lost the way back to church, but we are praying for them that God will direct their footsteps to Pontiac street. Yes, we are going to do our best toward helping to entertain our faithful women and B. Y. B. U. workers of the Ohio State convention. We regret that the men and all that had intended to come can not come, but just the same we are going by the help of God to have a good time. You know in the Christing family there are workers, jerkers and shirkers. Dayton Baptists, surely we must prove this time to our visiting friends that we are workers. Don't wait to be asked to open your doors, but send the house committee word how many delegates. Remember, the people are coming here on business of Our King. Come to Mt. Olive, Sunday, and get a drink from the fountain that never shall run dry. There will be good music and plain plainer sermons. Live Sabbath school and missionary workers that really bring things to pass. Don't forget the place. Pontiac street, Edgemont. Rev. F. L. Tate pastor. EUCLID AVENUE M. E. CHURCH NOTES. A great day in Allen A. M. E. church on last Sunday. Rev. and Ex. Pre. Elder, W. H. Coleman, preached NINE—FORUM ..... the sacramental sermon in the morning and administered the Lord's supper. His message was logical and inspiring, and it could well be said by all who heard him, "It is good to be here." At night our pastor, Rev. H. H. Upthegrove, preached one of his soul stirring sermons. Good attendance morning and evening. Rev. H. H. Upthegroce's text for next Sunday morning will be, "Would a Man Rob God? All are welcome. The Sunday school will open up in full at 9:30 o'clock a. m. All children are requested to attend. Teachers and officers are asked to be on time. The Allen Endeavorers will convene at 6:30 o'clock p.m. to 7:30. All members and friends are welcome. The election of the Progressice Trustees' Helpers' Club will be held on Thursday evening of this week. All Officers and members are specially requested to attend. And oblige your Pres. Sec. E. A. Aldridge. Burn German Text Books. Marinette, Wis.-While scores of people looked on the German text books formerly used in the Menomonie high school were burned in the public square, thus marking the end of the teaching of the Teutonic language in the public schools of this city. EAKER STREET NOTES. EAKER STREET NOTES. Dr. J. L. Thompson, the presiding elder of the Cleveland District of the Colored Methodist Episcopal church, delivered to our congregation last Sunday one of the most practical sermons that we have had the pleasure of listening to for some time. Dr. Thompson is an able divine and this fact, coupled with his gift of song, was responsible in a great measure for the glorious meeting of last Sunday morning. At the conclusion of the morning's devotional exercises the sum of three hundred dollars was raised, the amount necessary to meet our note of one thousand dollars due on our church lot on Fifth street. This makes the second note of this denomination that we have been able to meet within the past five months besides keeping up our local and general claims and entertaining the annual conference. We have also been enabled to purchase our winter's supply of fuel, and have many necessary repairs made that will assure our comfort during the winter season. This is a flattering record for the members and friends of our congregation who have made many sacrifices to accomplish the end they have in view, that of having a new church in the near future. May the blessings of Almighty God be and abound with all who are so faithful to the cause. On Friday evening, December 6th we will have an old fashioned love feast, and we hope every member of the church will make it a point to be present and assist in re-establishing one of our old Methodistic customs On the following Sunday, December 8, we will observe our quarterly meeting. We hope to make this an all-day meeting with inspiring and helpful features. Services Sunday will be as follows: At the morning hour of worship we will have a patriotic service; let us fill the house and rejoice over the victories achieved by our boys over there. This will be a short service and the congregation will be dismissed in time to prepair for the parade in the afternoon. At the evening services Mrs. Lulu Hall Alexander, who is one of the leading platFOUR—FORUM ..... form speakers of America, will address the congregation. Mrs. Alexander is associated with Madame Walker, who is accomplishing a great work for the race. We urge every member and friend to be present and hear the message from this. our distinguished guest. WESLEYAN METHODIST. Services last Sunday were very good. Rev. Jones, of Mt. Sterling, Ky., preached at 11 a. m. One soul emerged from nature's darkness into the marvelous light of the world and was received as a candidate for baptism at 8 p. m., the communion sermon was preached by Rev. Howard, of Louisville, Ky., and at 8 p. m., Rev. Means, of Indianapolis, delivered the sermon, bringing the service to a close for the day with much success. Sabbath school Sunday at 9:45, as the church has been closed to children, we hope to see the room filled with children for Sabbath school. Preaching at the regular 11 a. m., sermon by pastor in charge. Rev. Bass, after the sermon, will be favored with a solo. Quarterly conference was postponed this week on account of the absence of the pastor, and will be held Tuesday evening, the 19th. We ask the members to be present. ZION BAPTIST CHURCH. Services will be held little earlier Sunday morning that those who contemplate taking a part in the celebration may attend the service, and then have ample time for dinner before the parade. Special exercises at both services, as an expression of gratitude for this approach of peace. The attendance continually increases during the weekly meeting. The meetings show an increase in spirituality as well. ODD FELLOWS, ATTENTION. You are requested to meet at Zion Baptist church, on Sprague street, at 1 p. m., Sunday, November 17, for the Peace Parade. By order of Chas. W. Price, Grand Master. THE TEMPLE OF PROGRESS BOCKER T. WASHINGTON UNION BARGAIN STORE 323 EAST FIFTH ST. Opposite Brown St. Dayten's New Pargain Centre for Men and Boy's. SUITS OVERCOATS, PANTS AND SWEATERS Dayton latest plumbers. All orders given prompt attention 412 So. Williams St. Bell Main 5630 Dayton, Ohio M. American Tr American Transfer Co. Trucking and Moving Of All Kinds To Any Place, At Any Time THE HOME N A. 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