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Vol 7 Number 50 M. W. H. Tanner The "Birth of Freedom and the Present Age" is the title of a play just off the press, written by William H. Tanner. The story gives a graphic description of the early days of freedom and the progress the race has made during the fifty years since emancipation. Mr. Tanner is well known to the reading public as a versatile writer of poems. The play will be rendered in Dayton sometime during the summer. Copies of the book can be purchased from Mr. Tanner at 1129 Germantown street. PYTHIANS' ANNUAL THRILL GIVING SERMON K. of P. and Counts of Calanthe will hold services May 25 at Zion Baptist Church at 2:30 p.m. Grand Chancellor Dr. Nelson of Cincinnati, Ohio, will be present, besides other notables of the Uniform Rank and lodges of the southern part of the state. This will be the most elaborate affair given in the History of the order.—By R. J. Tama. IN MEMORIAM Of My Husband Harry! Harry! my own dear boy, With three, my life I did enjoy. Harry! Harry! there is no repent For blissful days in life we spent. Harry! Harry! I did adore Thy loving caresses in days of yore. Harry! Harry! thou didst thy best, Our home forever should be blessed. Harry! Harry! why do I sigh? Thy own affection, I can't deny. Harry Harry! thy foot-steps I do hear Yet no Harry cometh near. Harry! Harry! I behold thy loving face Bedecked with great Jehovah's ever ever grace. Harry! Harry! thy blessed name I love In bright heaven far above. Beulah Alexander. ODD FELLOWS SERMON AT MEMORIAL HALL Sunday, May 18, at 2 p.m., all members of the different branches are requested to meet at the hall on Dunbar Avenue at 1 p.m., when the grand parade will be formed, by the band, followed by the Patriarchy, Household, of Ruth, Juveniles, Grand Masters' Council, and Subordinate Lodge members. Several of the neighboring lodges will be present. All of the grand officers of the Grand Lodge and Grand Household of Ruth have been invited and an excellent program has been arranged. The "Brown Spurgeon" will deliver the sermon. It will undoubtedly be the largest lodge turn-out ever seen in Dayton, as there are nearly 1,000 members in the different members of this city. The public is cordially invited. A MARK OF GRATITUDE To Our Friends: In the uttermost sincerity and gratefulness, I highly appreciate the courtesy, kindness, and condolence ex- tended to me in bereavement of my dear husband, Harry. MRS. DEULAH ALEXANDER. THE DAYTON FORUM COLORED OFFICERS AND THE REGULAR ARMY Chelf of Staff Revokes Finding of Army Board Which Declared Negrees Disqualified for Officers and Leaders of Men—Record in All Wars Show Race is Not Deficient in Moral Washington, D. C., May 7.—Letters have been forwarded to the War Department by Bishop Charles Spencer Smith as chairman of the Commission on After-War Problems, of the A. M. E. Church, W. T. Andrews, editor of The Daily Herald, Baltimore, Md., and others of like prominence in public affairs, calling attention to an endorsement which had been placed on the application filed by a colored officer who had been overseas, relative to his fitness for admission into the Regular Army. The endorsement, or recommendation, signed by a Board of Officers, appointed to investigate the qualifications of candidates for assignments in the reorganized United States Army, after summing up all citations and observations, was as follows: "That Board recommends that he be not examined. Reason: unqualified by reason of the qualities inherent in the Negro race; an opinion of the Board, based on the testimony of five white officers serving with the 368th Infantry. Negroes are deficient in moral fiber, rendering them unfit as officers and leaders of men." War Record of Negroes Refutes Absurd Finding of Army Board The writers of the communications to the War Department, in addition to condemning the injustice to the officer involved made it quite plain that the colored people of the country resent most strenuously the reflection upon the rate as a whole in the bald declaration that "Negroes are deficient in moral fiber, etc., and regard it as an unsustained indictment of the entire race as a group of incompetents and failures. They declared the charge to be absolutely discredited by the written record of the brilliant achievements of colored officers under fire in the fiercest offensives of the war, and by the published testimony of General Pershing, of Colonel Hayward, and of a score of French officers of highest military standin, all of whom had the advantage of knowing exactly how the colored commanders bore themselves at crucial periods on the field of battle. The objectionable memorandum is refuted, the writers assert, by the unbroken chain of valorous deeds and heroism of Negroes in all the wars of the Republic from Bunker Hill to Carrizal and in France from Verdun to the siege of Metz. No Exclusion of Any Officer on Account of Color Dr. Emmett J. Scott, Special Assistant to the Secretary of War, taking up the matter directly with the War Department, made this reply, upon the authority of the officials having charge of the question at issue, in a letter addressed to Editor Andrews, of the Baltimore Herald: "With reference to the marked copy of The Daily Herald, containing an editorial, quoting an endorsement placed upon the discharge of a colored lieutenant who applied for retention in the service, I beg to say that this whole matter has been before the War Department, and I am pleased to inform you that the Chief of Staff has personally directed the Commanding General at Camp Meade to revoke the finding; he has also directed that in the matter of colored officers being commissioned in the Army, there is to be no exclusion on account of ecker. "I am sure you will be pleased that this action has been taken by the War Department, and I personally share with you and the entire race the satisfaction of feeling that the finding quoted by you, and which was placed upon the record of the colored officer, will not appear on his permanent record as filed in the War Department." The answer of Dr. Scott to the editor of the Baltimore Herald will serve as a reply to the many inquiers who have shown an anxiety to know the status of colored officers who desire to be retained for service in the Regular Army. Mr. Green, the energetic "Y." man, is organizing the Sunday School League. Eaker St. will be represented. DAYTON, OHIO, FRIDAY MAY 16, 1919 ICERS REGULAR ARMY WHITE MAN SLAYS NEGRO IN FRACAS OVER ONE DOLLAR Game of Dice Near Franklin Has Tragic Ending. A quarrel over a dollar in a crap game at Franklin, Saturday night, resulted in the death of Clarence Ray, colored, of Chattanooga, Tenn., at the Miami Valley hospital in this city, at an early hour Sunday morning. George Jackson, white, of Middletown, who is charged with the murder, was captured in Cincinnati and placed under arrest. Six other men, all white, who are said to have constituted the remainder of the "party," were arrested and, according to Franklin authorities, are held in the Franklin jail as witnesses. The names these six men gave to Marshall Graham are: Press Ballinger, Hampton Pierce, Ben Holt, Lee Ray, Joe Entrican, and an Italian whose name is down on the blotter as "Mick Doe." Used Iron Pipe The crap game was along the railroad tracks near the Patent Vulcanice Roofing Company's mills in Franklin. In the course of the game, Ray and Jackson had an altercation over a dollar. Several hot words were exchanged. Without warning, it is charged that Jackson seized a heavy piece of iron pipe and hit Ray over the head with it. This occurred at near midnight. For a time it was not thought that Ray's injuries were serious, and although he was partially conscious, little attention was paid to him. It was not until morning that the other members of the party realized that the injured man was in a critical condition. An examination of his wounds revealed that his skull was fractured. It is said that Jackson promptly disappeared, the others notifying Marshal Graham, who placed all of them under arrest and then rushed Ray to Dayton, where he died shortly after reaching the hospital. Little is known of Ray in Franklin. He arrived there only a few weeks ago, it develops, and has been at work with construction crews near that place. It was impossible last night to learn whether he has a family in Chattanooga. Middletown Notes Middletown Notes Colored Soldiers Mrs. Ethel Heridon, who has been quite ill at her home on Tenth St., is still improving. Mrs. L. Carr and Mrs. Banks McBain were operated upon at the city hospital and both are getting along as well as could be expected. Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Rice spent Saturday at the O. S. S. Q. Home. Mrs. Rice being an ex-pupil. Both enjoyed a grand day. Mrs. M. Watson and daughter of Hamilton were guests of Mrs. M. Russell Sunday and had a delightful time. Mrs. M. Grubbs and Mrs. M. Anderson of Dayton, were also present. Mr. Lack Jones, of Lexington, Ky. will visit two or three days at the home of Mrs. M. Russell on Tenth St., and then he will sojourn to Dayton. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Brown were Cincinnati visitors, Sunday, and attended the Reds and St. Louis game at Redland Field. They had a splenlid time. A. M. E. CHURCH NOTES Last Sunday at this popular church was a day long to be remembered by those who were fortunate enough to be present at the Mothers' Day program. Mrs. Nora Shaw was mistress of ceremonies and acted her part well. There were papers from the historical origin of Mothers' Day celebration, by Mrs. Clara Patterson, to a heart-to-heart talk by Miss Duran, solos and duets that would make Miss Patti Brown sit up and take notice had she been present. All in all, the day was very fittingly celebrated and will be looked forward to with much interest in the future. Miss Murrel Morgan, one of the circle presidents of the A. M. E. Church, is certainly a live wire when it comes to church work. She has formed a club of the young ladies of the circle, which is putting more people in her work. This club gave a box social the 12th, and raised $14 to the surprise of all. They will have a EAGLE BOAT ON WA One of the American eagle boats Plymouth, England, for Archangel, Ru- region. CZECH ARMORED Czechs fighting the Russian holshev with machine guns and is protected by EAGLE BOAT ON WAY TO ARCHANGEL Photo by Western Newspaper Union One of the American eagle hoots photographed as it was starting from Plymouth, England, for Archangel, Russia, to aid the allied forces in that region. CZECH ARMORED TRAIN IN ACTION Photo by Western Newspaper Union Creeks fighting the Russian bolshevskil from an armored train that bristles with machine guns and is protected by sandbags and camouflage. meeting Thursday, 15th, and will serve a 15c lunch. All are cordially invited. They are also planning to give a play at the Booker T. Washington Auditorium in the near future. Be a booster and help this club to make a grand showing in the thousand dollar rally to be held at this church in June. Military Funeral For Band Leader LIEUT EUROPE WILL BE BURIED IN WASHINGTON Colored Soldiers To Observe Memorial Day Attention, members of Co. G, 3720 Inf. There will be a meeting at the Masonic Hall Monday night, May 19 at eight o'clock, for the purpose of arranging memorial services for our comrades killed in France. Arrangements will also be made to purchase a floral design for Corp. Theodore Banks, who died shortly after old Co C left Dayton for overseas service. Lieuts. George Ellis and Albra Jackson are requested to be present ROSE BUD CLUB NO. 1 The regular weekly meeting of Rose Bud Club No. 1 was held Tuesday evening at the Community House. The club was inspired by remarks from the president, Mrs. Neal, Mrs. Barrows, and Miss Robinson. The public is invited to attend an entertainment and lemon contest at the Community House on the evening of Tuesday, May 20, at which time the following program will be rendered: Master of Ceremony—Mr. H. Winslow. Scripture Reading—Mrs. B. Wilson. Prayer—Chaplain. Instrumental Selection—Misses Louise and Sallie Green. Recitation—Mr. Garner. Duet—Misses Viola Davis and Anna Pervine. Don't forget place and date and come early and stay late. Place of next meeting will be announced Tuesday day. Military Funeral For Band Leader LIEUT EUROPE WILL BE BURIED IN WASHINGTON Members of "Hell Fighters" Jazz Band in Funeral Cortege, New York, May 13.—A military funeral was held here today for Lieutenant James R. Europe, leader of the 369th Infantry's "Jazz" band, which won wide fame overseas with the Negro "hell fighters," who before the war made up the old 15th New York National Guard. Headed by Major Herbert W. Jackson, a band and two companies of the new 15th, a long cortex accompanied the body to the railroad station for the journey to Washington, where burial was to be made. Lieutenant Europe's band, their instruments silent in respect to the dead leader, also marched, as old officers of the 369th and the new 15th regiment, and delegations from the Negro fraternal lodges. Many veterans of the fighting in France attended the service among them Colonel William Hayward, commander of the 369th, and a number of Negro soldiers wearing distinguished war crosses. Lieutenant Europe was killed in Boston by one of his musicians, who was said to have been insane. EAKER ST. NOTES Mothers' Day at Eaker was appreciated by all. Thanks to the Omega Girls and their assistants. A good old gospel sammon by a good old gospel preacher Sunday morning. Mrs. Margie Joyner, of Chicago, the daughter of Mr. George Stewart, was greeted with a packed house to witness the military wedding. Mrs. Joyner received many congratulations on this wonderful production. The boards extend congratulations and thanks. The members of the Steward boards No. 1 and No. 2 will meet at the church Tuesday night. Bring pencils and paper and all be present. Urgent. $3,000 is the amount to be raised by the church. Each member is expected to bring in $10.00. Let every member go to work for God and a new church. One long pull, a strong pull, with all pulling together, will do the work. Let's get busy and have a new church. ADVERTISERS realize quick results when using these columns to reach the people. Phone Us! Main 7696. Price 5 Cents White Ruffians Attack Party BLOOD-STAINED GEORGIA HAS NOTHING ON THE CITY OF DAYTON, O. Has the day come; that we must stay off the streets too? This question was asked by a young lady who is visiting Dayton. She state that on Tuesday night, May 13, she and a trio of girls and one young man all well respected citizens were grossly insulted by a mob of young white rifflers on the Washington St. Bridge. The young white villains followed the party of colored youths for a block calling them all sorts of names. One took it upon himself to strike the boy accompanying them. This they thought would scare the girls so they would run and leave the boy to stand his ground alone, but they were badly mistaken because the girls went over the top with their hat pins and the boy sent one sprawling to the ground with "David's weapon," a rock. This attack was more than they expected. One of the white ruffians hailed an automobile and they made their retreat. This, I hope, will teach them a lesson of respect to colored citizens of Dayton who especially attend to their own business. All such trouble should be reported to police headquarters at once to prevent further trouble. ANNOUNCEMENT FREE EXTENSION COURSE Organization and Management of Building and Loan Associations. The Supervisor of Negro Economics for the State of Ohio, Mr. Charles Hall, has issued a circular calling attention to the deplorable housing conditions existing among Negro laborers, and suggesting that Negro leaders and workers in each community get together at once to relieve these conditions by the organization of building and loan associations managed by and for Negroes. In order to foster this suggestion, and to promote intelligent study of the problems involved in the organization and management of building and loan associations as a preliminary step to their organization, the Normal and Industrial Department at Wilberforce proposes to offer a six weeks' Extension Course on the Organization and Management of Building and Loan Associations. The course will consist of twelve lessons, and will be conducted in three centers, Xenia, Springfield, and Xenia. NO FEES WILL BE CHARGED. Men and women who may be interested in registering for this course are invited to meet the instructor, J. E. Ormes, at the time and place indicated below, when the first class will be conducted. Date of first class—Monday, May 19, 1919, 8:15 to 10:15 p.m. MINSTREL AND ENTERTAINMENT A SUCCESS Much credit should be given to all who participated in the minstrel and entertainment given at the Central "Y" Friday night, May 9. Herbert Thompson, Edmond Towles, "Dancing" Chester, and "Lonnie King" as end men, were real fun-makers. Chester also won a round applause because of his dancing. He fully justified the soubriquet of "Dancing" Chester. Jordan and Hogler sustained their reputation as entertainers. Hogler in his "Alcoholic Blues" and Jordon in "Mickey" were both encored, and in "Ja-Da" they were at their best. Mrs. Agnles Lillow rendered "Because" and "Good Night, Angelina," to the delight of the audience. Little Carita, the popular "juvenile songbird," attracted a deal of favorable comment because of her excellent rendition of "Smiles" and "Tack 'em Down." Too much credit cannot be given Mr James Towles who acted as interlocutor, and Miss Beatrice Willis, the popular pianist. The quartet, composed of Edmund and James Towles, King and Jordan, elicited much applause. With an entertainment of this character, it is to be regretted that the attendance was so poor, especially when entertainers of the caliber that the "Y" presented gave their service free of charge, and the assa-made no charge for admiring BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH NOTES Sunday school, 9:00 a.m. Morning services, 10:45 a.m. B. Y. P. U. 6:30 p.m. Evening services, 8:00 p.m. Prayer meeting, Wednesday even- ing, 8:00 p.m. Commission, every second Sunday. Bible Class, every Tuesday evening. Last Sunday was celebrated as Mothers' Day, our pastor preaching very suitable sermons for the occasion. The evening service was given over wholly to the Mothers' Board of the church. The program was as follows: Song by the choir; prayer, Rev. Hamilton; solo, "My Mother's Prayer," Prof. Vaum; Welcome Address, Bro. Chas. Taylor; solo, Mrs. Julia Brown; payer, Mannie Alexander; history of Mother Board, Annie Parham; song by choir; sermon by Dr. J. B. Anderson, D.D., text: "Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth," Matt. 5:5. Collection was taken. Amount, $129. At the close of the services, the Mother Board presented to Sister Kellum, as a token of love for her faithful work, the sum of $5.25. Come one, come all, and enjoy the gospel together. A welcome invitation is extended to you. The Booker T. Washington Sunday School Bible Training Class practically was reorganized last Tunday evening, May 6. The meeting was especially interesting. The lesson was beautifully taught by our most able pastor. Business followed, new officers being elected as follows: President, Miss Sandusky; vice-president Miss Nelson; secretary, Mrs. Carter; assistant secretary, Mrs. Woods; treasurer, Mrs. Brown; Lookout Committee, Mrs. Grubbs, Mrs. Durham; church reporters, Mrs. Goodloe, Mrs. Peppers, Mrs. Davis. We cordially invite all to join us and learn the word of God. Meeting every Tuesday evening at the church.-Miss Sandusky, President; Mrs. Carter, secretary. USHER BOARD One of the most interesting meetings of the board was held Wednesday evening, May 14, at the residence of Mrs. Ada Sanders. After taking in four new members, the board was then served a dainty luncheon, and at a late hour the board adjourned, to meet Wednesday evening, May 21, at the residence of Mrs. Chas. Boone, 524 Germantown St. On Sunday, May 18, dinner will be served at Bethel Baptist Church for the Odd Fellows. The public is also invited to take dinner with them. Prices will be reasonable. The Usher Board intends to go "over the top" in the rally. N. S. CLUB The Needlecraft Social Club met with Mrs. Catherine Harris, 420 W Fifth Street. Several members were absent. The president urges all members to be present at our next meeting. We wish to thank each and every one who responded at our green supper Saturday evening. $6.00 was cleared for our treasury. IDEAL CLOVER LEAF CLUB Meetings Every 2d and 4th Thursday Miss Maud Brown was hostess to the Ideal Clover Leaf Club Thursday, May 8, at the residence of Mrs. Lillie Daniel, 67 Mead St. During our brief business period, plans were being made for our picnic on the Fourth of July. Music and singing added to the enjoyment of the evening, and a dainty luncheon was served by the hostess. Next meeting will be with Miss A. E. Booker at the Pease St. Community House, Thursday, May 22. EUCLID AVE. NOTES There was an unusually large attendance at the Sunday school last Sabbath. Great interest is being taken in the Sunday school and it is growing more rapidly than any other department of the church. Miss Keyes, the evangelist, and Miss Miller, of Wilberforce, were with us last Sunday. Miss Keyes delivered a very inspiring sermon at the evening services. Miss Keyes will conduct a revival at our church sometime in the future. Miss Miller will graduate from Payne Theological Seminary this June, being the first woman to graduate from the Seminary with a degree. The Allen League has prepared a very interesting program for next Sunday. For the past few Sundays, the attendance at the Allen League has been very small, but it is hoped that a large number will be present at the meeting next Sunday. Preparations are being made for the June rally. A novel system of raising the necessary money has been adopted. Each member or friend may sign up for any member of votes they have done each vote costing $1.60. The young people are preparing for a necktie social which will be held at the home of Mrs. Goingen. PHYLLIS WHEATLY RELIEF CORPS WILL CELEBRATE DECORATION DAY, MAY 30TH At the COMMUNTY HOUSE, Pease St. Refreshments Champa Ave., the last Friday in May. Euclid extends a cordial invitation to all. BASE BALL McCOOK FIELD TO MEET MARCO CLUB Game Will Take Place at Westwood Field Saturday Afternoon. Field Saturday Afternoon. Manager Clark has a strong team tied up to represent McCook Field when the Marcos are encountered at Westwood Field, Saturday afternoon and the indications are the colored boys will have to step some to keep their season's record clean. With Cal Zimmerman, Baraski and Herrman available for slab duty and Benton behind the plate, the Flyers are sure to have a strong battery in the field. Benton is the former star of the University of Michigan, and not only caught George Sisler there, but likewise went up to fast company with the famous star of the Brownys. An interesting feature of Saturday's game will be the flight over the park by Lieutenant Fonahay, who has just returned from active service in Europe. He will drop from his airplane the balls which are to be used in the game. The Marcos will play the A. B. C.'s at Indianapolis, Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday. They will leave Sunday at 8 a.m. over the limited traction. RED SOX VS. XENIA With weather permitting, Westwood Field will be the mecca for a large number of fans Sunday afternoon to witness the scheduled clash between the Xenia All-Stars, one of the strongest colored clubs in the state, and the local Red Sox. Manager Lindsey, of the All-Stars, has walled together a team capable of competing with the best, semi-pr clubs of the country and has promised plenty of opposition for Sunday's game with the Sox. AURORA LUNCH MISS EUGENIA HAMPTON, 1400 Valley Street, one of Dayton popular colored ladies of the younger set, has opened up an Ice Cream Parlor and Lunch At 1415 Valley St. She is a reserving young lady and deserves the patronage of ril her friends' acquaintances to make her business a success. Take the Valley Street car, get off at the loop com- Bickmore and Valley Street. Walk four doors down. four doors down. Presiding Elder Lee, of Springfield was in Dayton this week and called it the Forum office. Mr. Wilson Higginbottom has been here a few days before leaving for an eight week's trip through the East, Cornell and Princeton Universities are included among his engagements. NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT Estate of Lugenia Foston, Deceased. C. G. Rodgers has been appointed and qualified as Administrator of the estate of Lugenia Foston, late of Montgomery County, Ohio, deceased. Dated this 30th day of April, A. D. 1919. HARRY N. ROUTZOHN. Probate Judge of said County. MOSES H. JONES. Attorney. FOR SALE Fine seven room house, electric lights, gas; water and sanitary. Newly papered, roofed and painted. Close to Norwood avenue. Price $2500.00; $25.00 cash, balance terms. Apply at Forum office. Everyboby Welcome RIFIELD W JONES & DAVID JON Funeral Directors Fifth Street GARFIELD W JONES & DAVID JONES Funeral Directors THE HOME STORE N. A. Anderson, Prop. 324 Sprague S. FREE GROCERIES given in case of sickness or Accident Dayton's first and only Colored Plumbers Plumbing, Steam and Gas Fitting All orders given Prompt Attention Bell East 3031 Res. Phone. Main 3252 Res. Phone Home 3852 JONES BROTHERS :: Undertakers :: DAVID JONES ors Dayton Ohio The Sunday School union picnic will be held June 27th at Hille and Dales. A splendid outing is being planned. LEGAL NOT To Andrew Denny, whose last known post-office address was Indianapolis, Ind.: Ind. will take notice that on the 26th day of March, 1919, Ora Denny, the plaintiff herein, filed her petition against you in the Common Pless Court of Montgomery Co., Ohio, being cause No. 44923, praying for a decree of divorce from you upon the ground of willful absence from her for more than three years, past. You are required to answer her petition, not later than six weeks after the date of the first publication of this notice, to-wit: March 28, 1919, or such divorce may be granted. ORA DENNY, Platatät. Per Moses H. Jones, Her Attty. Photographs The sweetness and purity of your child's face can be preserved as a treasured memo, if you have your child photographer before the bloom of youth and innocence has flown. A portrait made in your home is always a true likeness. It preserves and grips the heartstrings by its accuracy. Make the appointment today. 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Berlin.—Revelations of the "stupidity and cunning" of German newspaper censorship, which for more than four years filled 70,000,000 people with the hope of an impossible victory, hid from them the news of defeats, and at last contributed to the downfall of the structure of pretense it had raised are brought out in a remarkable pamphlet said to have been inspired by Dr. Wilhelm Muchion, formerly director of the Krupp works, whose expose of Germany in 1918 as the real instigator of the war sent him into voluntary exile in Switzerland. The pamphlet, entitled, "How We Were Lied To," is published ostensibly under the name of Kurt Muehsam, a former Austro-German war correspondent. It is filled with instances of military duplicity, showing the efforts that were made to conceal from the German people everything of a discouraging nature that had to do with the war. Newspaper editors, according to the document, were forbidden, under dire penalties, to discuss any subject relating to the war without the approval of hundreds of government censors, operating through 21 newspaper bureaus and various branches of the government. The Lusitania sinking and the submarine controversy with the United States were so maneuvered in the press that for months the people were led to believe that the negotiations were taking "a course very favorable to us." News Very Carefully Filtered. Only such news was published as the militarists thought would favorably affect public opinion, and to carry out this purpose, the pamphlet points out, all kinds of falsities were employed. Secretary Lansing, for instance, was reported as ill and on the verge of leaving office. A hopeless breach was also said to have arisen, between the secretary of state and President Wilson. Doctor Muehlon, who, in earlier revelations accused the then Emperor William of having issued the order "take no prisoners," points out the fact that not once in all of the German war reports can be found any admission that the first battle of the Marne was a German defeat. The only thing that the German high command was able to report about that reverse was disguised in these words: "In the western theater of war the operations, details of which cannot yet be published, have led to a new battle which is developing favorably. Reports spread by the enemy unfavorable to us are false." The former head of the munition plant at Essen, who possessed complete information as to the operations of the military authorities, said that "there was hardly a day during all the long war when the editorial offices of the German duty press were not 'honored' by the receipt of confidential communications, orders and prohibitions from the censorship authorities, calculated to limit free expression of opinion on the most vital questions and ultimately to throttle it." Mustn't Say "Ruthless U-Boat War." The Germans, for instance, were never to be charged with conducting a "ruthless" U-boat war, but rather an "unlimited" or "boundless" war. Descriptions of devastation in France and Belgium were forbidden and all references to barbarism and wanton destruction were taboo, with the significant expression, "The army knows when to use force and when to be mild." Details of the closing of factories, coal and food shortages, poor crops and the employment of prisoners of war in mines and munition plants were suppressed, as were also reports of street disorders, unrest and strikes. It must be understood, writes Doctor Muehlon's collaborator, that all the censorship regulations under which the newspapers were operating were unknown to the people. The distortion of facts was thus made easy for every editor. He was encouraged to say that, notwithstanding that the allies were sinking German submarines as fast as they could be built, "the number of new German U-boats is four times greater than the losses. Our sumbershelf fleet has grown extraordinarily during the war. The press is to picture the submarine warfare as a means of shortening the struggle and not as a measure of retaliation or a weapon to starve our ores." Falsified All Facts About Us. After months of deception in trying to convince the people that America would never enter the war, asserts the Krupp director, when President Wilson sent his ultimatum the German press readily executed an "about face" and endeavored to minimize the United States as a possible adversary. Even after the United States had landed more than 1,500,000 men in France Doctor Muchion shows the German papers continued their campaign of falsity. After the United States had entered the war the censors permitted such statements as "the damage to German ships lying in American harbors has been carried out to our satisfaction. For example, the giant steamship Vaterland has been made wholly unusable. Even the sketches of the turbine construction have been destroyed." How They Pictured America. An interesting sideline on the psychological view the average German was permitted of the American situation is shown in the following summarization by Doctor Muehon: "At the beginning of the war America was inimical to Germany. But this situation was improved. After the Lusitania things got worse again. Then an improvement set in because America had such cause for complaint against England. At the time of the breach of diplomatic relations the impression prevailed that the people did not want war with Germany. "Wilson has a more strongly autocratic position than any European ruler. Since he is English in his upbringing he knows little or nothing about German things and has no use for Germans. Undoubtedly he has been against us from the outset. Often, however, he has had to guard the interest of American high finances. Wilson himself has an unbrittle character. He did not labor to bring about war with Germany, since there does not exist a positive desire for war. "The impression in America is general that his peace intentions were serious and honorable. He wanted to become the peace president, but the breach of relations was necessary for him for the maintenance of American prestige. In the war between America and Germany the financial support of the entente by America will be very great. In a warlike way, however, the Americans can never become dangerous for us either on land or in water." German People Awakened. The meamiciric spell which had been cast upon the people as a result of reading daily "an unbroken chain of victorious announcements." Doctor Muehlon points out, was dissipated when the foreign secretary, Von Kuehlmann, declared publicly that the war could not be won "militarily." It cost Kuehlmann his post, but it awakened the German people to the fact that they were on the edge of national disaster. Thereafter the censors permitted less optimistic and bombastic news reports. Loss of the war was charged by the former Krupp expert to two grave mistakes by Ludendorff, described as the "brains of the German army," in his failure, first, to estimate the wonderful possibilities of the American troop transport, and, second, his false assumption that Marshal Foch's reserve army had ceased to exist in June, 1918. Ludendorff, he said, gambled with the existence of Germany. He was like a jockey in a long race who forced his horse far ahead of the rest of the field, and who toward the end, when the others began to gain with their carefully reserved strength, used "whip and spurs in a desperate effort to win, virtually killed his mount, and yet lost after all." No Kiddies, No Flat, New Detroit Plan Detroit.—Detroit is to have a $600,000 apartment house in which no childless family will be able to obtain quarters. It will be located at Grand River and Sixth avenue, under control of the state organization for the Methodist missionary centenary. This announcement was made by Dr. John G. Benson, executive secretary of the Detroit area, who said plans include a completely equipped playground on the roof. It is the first project started in the centenary's $505,000,000 campaign for world reconstruction. WORLD KISSES KINGS GOOD-BY Republics Outnumber Monarchies by 29 to 21, Following the Great War. Paris.—The world is fast becoming republican. Before the war monarchies and republics were about equally balanced. Now there are 29 republics, as against 21 monarchies; counting Germany, Austria and Russia as one republic each. The number of republics will still be augmented by several new states that are now in course of formation. The largest republic is China with 400,000,000 inhabitants, the smallest is San Marino, which has only 11,000 citizens. Infant Smokes Pipe. Topeka, Kan.—A Topeka public health nurse, called to a case on the East side, was shocked when the three-year-old son of the house gravely walked into the room smoking a pipe with all the composure of an old citizen, while watching the scandalized nurse with evident enjoyment. The parents, who looked on with complacent amusement, explained the child had learned to smoke while taking treatment for asthma. Being indulgent parents, that was their sufficient excuse for declining to interfere with the habit. RADIO MESSAGES PRINTED ON TAPE New Photographio Device Enables Operator to See Dots and Dashes. Gives Receiving Speed of 400 Words a Minute and Makes a Permanent Record — Based on Simple Electrical Engineering Principles. Schenectady.—Wireless messages can be received and recorded at a far greater speed and with further assurance of accuracy as a result of a new photographic device now being used by naval engineers at Otter Cliffs, near Bar Harbor, Me. The instrument is the invention of Charles A. Hoxie of this city. The invention permits the eye to supplement or replace the ear in reading wireless messages. In fact, a deaf man could be a wireless receiving operator in a station so equipped. Other results are greater speed in receiving, greater accuracy in deciphering, and a permanent record of every dot and dash in every message so received. Because of the very delicate tuning that can be obtained and the resulting high degree of "selectivity," it has been found practicable to receive messages despite many inductive noises and interfering signals, which ordinarily have rendered reception impossible. Although the instrument is not immune from the effects of static "strays," it has successfully recorded messages at high speed regardless of strong static interferences that, without its ald, would have baffled the receiving operator. Guards Against Error. It is stated that messages have been deciphered with its assistance when operators were unable to get a single word of it by ear alone. The photographic receiver and its permanent record is a guard against error and will settle disputes, for its visual record of a message in dots and dashes distinctly shows to the eye what was received. As to speed in receiving, this machine has frequently recorded at the rate of 400 words per minute, (as fast as a machine gun shoots), and last week in a test made by Mr. Hoxie the machine recorded a low-power message at 600 words per minute! Up to this time the most rapid method of recording radio signals has been by the phonograph, but this must still be transcribed by the ear and not the eye. Moreover, no permanent visual record is made. The phonographic method has never yet approached the rate of 600 words per minute, so the new instrument has hung up a new speed record. An interesting sidelight on this feature of the invention is that high-speed messages are secret messages to all who are not equipped with this device. Forty to Fifty-Five Words a Minute. Expert operators have been known to receive 35 words per minute for a short time under perfect conditions; but average reception up to this time has been 15 to 20 words per minute, or 1,000 words per hour. It has been a race between sending and receiving speeds. Prior to this invention it has been possible to send faster than it could be received; but now the situation has been reversed. The photographic recorder in operation at Bar Harbor has repeatedly recorded regular traffic schedules ranging from 1,000 to 7,000 words without interruption, and at a speed of 40 to 55 words per minute. Every word is perfect and easily and quickly read. It is used supplementary to the ordinary type of receiving set. The mechanism is based on comparatively simple electrical engineering principles. A lightweight mirror "flutters" in electro-magnetic tune with the minute electric impulses coming from the receiving antenna. The duration and extent of the mirror's oscillation vary according to the dot, dash, or silence of the sending station. This mirror reflects a beam of light on the moving sensitized tape. This tape, propelled by an electric motor progresses up and down through the vertical pipes which contain the developing and fixing chemicals. Automatically the tape enters the developing fluid and then the hypo fixing bath; then it is washed in running water and is dried by electric heat assisted by forced draft—all invisibly effected inside this single machine. Like the tape from a stock ticker, the message pours out into a basket. In rapid receiving there is an average of one word for every inch of tape. The receiving operators can read the record at a speed of 50 to 100 words per minute. The time to record, develop, fix, wash, and dry the tape is from two to four minutes. The rolls of tape are 1,000 feet long and a continuous message of 10,000 words can be recorded without reloading the machine. Get a Dollar in Silp. Waukeegan, Ill.-M. E. Smith, a grocer, is looking for all the slippery places in the streets. While walking to work Mr. Smith slipped on the ice pavement. He broke the force of the fall by stretching out his arm. Just as his hand came in contact with the movement his fingers clapped a array of boll. Reception To the Military Wedding party Sunday night at Eaker St. Why Pay Rent? LOTS FOR SALE Equity in 2 good building lots, $55; balance $1.00 per week. 8 lots in Crown Point, $250.00. $25.00 down and easy payments. 13 lots near the corner of River St. and North Euclid Ave. $500.00; $50.00 down and $8 to $10 per month. Properties Listed Six-room sanitary, Norwood Ave., $2,400. Cottage on Royal St., $1,400. Cash $200. 14-room modern, W. 5th St., $6,300, Double on Hawthorn, $3,500. Bargain and good investment. 6-room modern Hawthorn, $3,900. 10-room double, Horace St. 7-room modern, S. William St. 8-room cottage, 5th St., near Horace. Sanitary, Gold St., good home, $1,800. $200 down. 7-room with gas, water, cellar, toilet, grapes, and fruit. Lot. 36x150 S. Western Ave. $2,000, $800 down. Must be sold at once. A bargain. Act quick. A nice Middle St. property, $1,750. We have other properties on Weller, Kinnard, College, Pontiac, W. 6th, and in nearly every section of the city; see us before buying. D. & D. Realty Co., M. 8586, 317 Washington St. LEGAL NOTICE Common Pleas Court, Montgomery County, Ohio, Division of Domestic Relations. Jennie Lynn, Plaintiff, vs. William Lynn, Defendant. To William Lynn, whose place of resident is unknown, you will take notice that said Plaintiff did on the 23rd day of April, 1919, file a petition against you in said Court, being cause No. 45085, praying for a decree of divorce from you upon the ground of willful absence for more than three years last past; you are required to answer her petition not later than six weeks from the date of the first publication of this notice, to-wit: April 25, 1919, or such divorce may be granted. JENNIE LYNN, Plaintiff, Per M. H. Jones, Her Atty. LEGAL NOTICE Common Please Court, Montgomery County, Ohio, Division of Domestic Relations. Celia Young, Plaintiff, vs. William Young, Defendant. To William Young, whose place of residence is unknown, you will take notice that the said Plaintiff did on the 23d day of April, 1919, file a p. W. Fourth Street.itation against you in said court, being aue No. 45035, praying for a decree of divorce from you upon the grounds of adultery and willful absence. You are required to answer her petition not later than six weeks from the date of the first publication of this notice, so-wit: April 25, 1919, or such divorce may be granted. CELIA YOUNG, Plaintiff. Per M. H. JONES, Her Atty. KINKY HAIR DON'T WEAR A VIGG Grow Long STRAIGHT HAIR ON YOUR BEARD the Great Natural Hair Grower BERMARINE QUININE POMADE If your scalp is parchy, tight, itchy, scaly and full of dandruff, it needs help from Nature a scalp oil. WASH BEARD AND the scalp of dandruff, steps falling hair, feeds the roots and gives them a chance to grow Long, Straight Glossy Hair. USE BERMARINE ALOE FOR WASHING Hair. You may paid, stamps or coin. Guaranteed as guaranteed. Write for particular. AGENTS WANTED. BERMARINE MEDICINE CO. Atlanta, Ga. HANK AND PETE WHEN THIS BIRD'S SENTENCE IS FINISHED - SO IS HE BY KEN KLING CEE, THIS SAIL IS LIKE A SAILOR ON SHORE LEAVE AFTER A TWO YEARS TRIP ON THE WATER - ALWAYS FULL! WHAT ARE YOU IN FOR BILL? I DENTED SOME RICH CUYS DOME WITH A BLACK SACK. AN INSTEAD OF CETTIN' HIS POCKET BOOK I GOT 5 YEARS! YEH BOSS - I WUZ CAUGHT BEATIN' ME WIFE. AN' THE JUDGE CAVE ME 3 YEARS! CEE, HE OUGHT TO HAVE GIVEN YOU A "MEDAL" INSTEAD! 2 MONTHS, BOSS - I KILLED A POLICEMAN! AN' HOW LONG ARE YOU IN FOR OLD BOY? WHAT! DO Y'MEAN TO TELL ME YOU ONLY GOT 2 MONTHS IN SAIL FOR KILLIN' A POLICEMAN? YES - THEN I GET THE "CHAIR"!! 1 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 ..... 5c We are not responsible for the return or preservation of unsolicited contributions. All communications sent to the office must have the signature of the writer, not necessarily for publication, but as evidence of good faith. We are not responsible for the views of our correspondents. Communications intended for publication during the same week must be in the office by WEDNESDAY. Entered as second-class matter July 4, 1913, at the postoffice at Dayton, Ohio, under the act of March 2, 1879. Local Items PORO SYSTEM.—For the Poro System of Hair Dressing call at 266 Hawthorne street. Bell Main 7795. MRS. DILLARD ESTELL. Mrs. Jas. Revere and two children, Lillian and James Jr., accompanied by their aunt, left Saturday for Atlanta, Ga., where they will spend the summer months visiting friends and relations. SUNDAY SCHOOL PICNIC The Sunday School union picnic will be held June 27th at Hills and Dales. A splendid outing is being planned. Mrs. J. P. Hosley has returned to her home in Chicago, after three weeks visiting friends in Dayton, O. Miss Daisy Brinley was called to Lexington, Ky., last week, on the account of her sister's illness, Mrs. William Williams, of 360 Ohio St. While there, she visited several of her friends who are in business; namely, Miss Nettie Lee, who conducts a tea parlor, and Miss Amelia Brown, specialty shop. The Galeda Class of Zion Baptist Church invites the public to be present Monday evening, May 19, 1919, to be entertained by them with a delightful comedy entitled, "Sewing for the Heathen." The play will be supplemented with excellent music. General admission, 15c. FOR SALE—Nice 6 room house on College street, on easy payments. Call at 14 Elwood avenue, Main 4595. Mr. Eugene Chatman has bought a fine house on Mound Street from Mr. Dona Smith. W. H. JONES, CONTRACTOR Repairing, Contracting and Building All Work Guaranteed—109 Olive St. HANK AND PETER CEE, THIS SAIL IS A SAILOR ON SHOR AFTER A TWO YEAR ON THE WATER ALWAYS FUL Mr. George Stewart and daughter, Mrs. Marjorie Joyner, were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. D. E. Bush, Sunday. Mrs. Cordia Boone, of 136 Sprague St., left the city last Friday, to visit her husband in Detroit, Michigan, for several weeks. FOR SALE—Five passenger automobile, $150.00. Service Garage, 28 Hannah Lane, Main 9660. The many friends of Mrs. Lucy Berry, of 228 Edgewater Ave., will be pleased to know she is convalescing. HAIR DRESSING Mrs. Anna Rollins Barber and Mrs. Mima Mitchell Harris 39 Mead St. Mrs. Sallie Morris, of 506 Hart- ford, St., who has been quite ill, is very much improved, to the delight of her friends. Mr. Wm. Hall continues ill at his residence, 303 Norwood Ave. HOME MADE CAKES Orders taken for home-made cakes. Benefit, Eaker St. July Rally. Call Main 7606 or leave orders at 321 Sprague St.—Mrs. Julian S. Pensant. ZION BAPTIST CHURCH Rally! Rally! Rally! This time Zion must come free of her church debt. This is the watchword until debt goes down for the final count next month. But two weeks remain till the first Sunday in June, when we shall expect to duplicate last year's splendid victory; and then for the note-burning! No member, no friend can afford to work and give with Zion this time that they may be able to rejoice with Zion. Mothers' Day exercises were attended by crowded audiences and most enjoyable programs. Pastor Smith was back in his pupip and was very happy in his praise and tributes to mothers. Aged mothers in autos, and young mothers with baby carriages, were out in force. Grateful thanks to the owners of autos who so kindly loaned their cars for the use of the aged mothers. As I see it, Rev. T. J. Smith is brimming over with inspiration caught at the big conference of the Federal Council of Churches of Christ in America held at Cleveland, May 6 to 10, where more than three hundred representatives of more than thirty protest denominations were gathered from all over the country. You will do well to be out early to hear this message Sunday morning. Galeda Bible Class will entertain you in an unusually fine entertainment at Zion Monday night next. Get your ticket Sunday. No "Pleasant Sunday Afternoon" this month. Watch for announcement in June. Meet us in Sunday school with your Bible at 9:20 a.m., and be on time and in tune for the morning service. Members and friends of all local churches filled Zion Sunday afternoon last for the Y. M. C. A. program of honor to mothers. Secretary Green presided over the meeting in his usual happy vein. The singing numbers of the program were exceptionally well rendered. Rev. Smith "subbed" for Dr. Jackson, who was unable to be present. Deep interest was manifest. The "Y" outlook seems bright. ST. MARGARET'S NEWS Rev. Father Samuels-Belboder, Vicar "Principle" was the second of the series of mind-building sermons now being preached at St. Margaret's on Sunday mornings. There is a principle, a chief principle, guiding all conscious effort, whether of thought or practice, and this chief principle is the "way" or "key" to the realization of all ideas. The Great Idea underlying life can be realized only by finding out the principle or way or key that leads or opens the door to it. How to find the key or way? The viear, after illustrating the many false ways and false keys employed by an eager and over-anxious world, closed by quoting the memorable words of Jesus Christ—"I am the way, the truth, or principle, and the Life. No man cometh unto the Father, no man attains the realization of the Great Idea, but by Me." Through Jesus Christ a man can do all things." "Builders of the Kingdom" was the subject of the evening sermon. This sermon was delivered especially for the benefit or encouragement of the colored teachers of the city. The vicar urged the congregation to regard with becoming respect the noble profession of teaching, it being the means through which the kingdom of the mind is built. Without orderly working, minds, the world will be turned into chaos in a day. And, too, so much is required of minds today that the building of them becomes a complex, scientificit. Again, there cannot be even heaven without an apprehending mind; or moral citizenship on earth without a social mind. For all this the teacher must lay the deep and abiding foundation. And who can enumerate the value of so mighty a task? It behooves us always, then, to look upon the teaching profession with great respect, and give just honor, encouragement, and assistance to those engaging in it. They build for the kingdom of heaven, which includes the universe and eternity. The Attendance Campaign is still on. The men of the church are endeavoring to fill the church to overflowing next Sunday. The public is requested to regard this as an invitation, and come and worship with us next Sunday. A most hearty welcome awaits each individual. A Parish Meeting will take place next Monday evening at eight o'clock when reports of the diocesan year's work will be received. The various childs of the church will give an account of their activities, etc., and election of officers for the ensuing year will be held. All communicants are urged to be present. The sympathy and prayers of the entire church go out to Mr. and Mrs. Fred D. Parsons and family in the anxious days they are passing through in the operation performed upon their daughters, Elizabeth and Mahala. The Sunday school sends them encouragement with assurance of prayerful remembrances. Services Next Sunday 7:00 a.m.—Celebration of the Holy Communion 10:00 a.m.—Church School. 11:00 a.m.—Morning Prayer and Sermon; Subject, "Policy." 4:00 p.m.—Evensong and Address; Subject, "The League of Nations." ST. PAUL A. M. E. ZION NOTES Sunday was a high day in St. Paul A. M. E. Zion Church of this city. We raised $509.75. We needed $490- 75. The Lord wonderfully blessed us. We heartily thank the good sisters who contributed. Sunday will be the gleaning day. Sunday, 11:00 a.m., preaching by Rev. Warren; 2:30, Sunday school; 6:30, C. E. Society; 7:45, preaching by the pastor, subject, "Job's Horse."—Rev. J. L. Meade, Pastor. C. M. E. NOTES Mothers' Day was befittingly observed. Mrs. Allie Bridges presided with ease and dignity. Mrs. Henrietta Miller read a most excellent paper, which was ordered published in the Christian Index, the official organ of the C. M. E. Church, published at Jackson, Tenn. Mr. Caesar Hays gave a very instructive talk. The choir rendered music for the occasion. The Church Aid Society met the church every Thursday evening at eight o'clock. The Church Aid Society will meet at the home of Mrs. Katie Hays, of Burns Ave., Friday evening, and a most enjoyable time was had. Mrs. Hays is full of sunshine at all times. Rev. Keene, of Richmond, Indiana. Madam C. J. Walker have been chosen by thousands of women because the Walker way brings marvelous results. "Once a User of Madam Walk A Six weeks trial treatment Address all The MADAM C Manufactu "Once a User of Madam Walker's Goods, always a User" A Six weeks trial treatment sent to any place for $1.70 Address all inquires to 640 N. West St. Indianapolis, Ind. ATTENTION! Everybody These are facts, if you have tion, Sour Stomach, Bloated wach, Headache, Poor Appetite Constipation. These are facts, if you have Stomach Trouble: Indigestion, Sour Stomach, Bloated with Gas, Dull Pains in Stomach, Headache, Poor Appetite, Restless Sleep, Habitual Constipation. 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We will also render a program to the dear old ladies. A delightful luncheon was served by the hostess. Adjourned to meet with Mrs. Verna Johnson at the Mary Scott Mothers' and Widows' Home. GIVEN FINE CANE In token of his good comradeship, and seventy-fifth birthday, J. H. Finlay, 73 Mead St., was yesterday presented with a handsome walking stick by Col. John Butler, Isham Randolph, Theodore Regan, and Louis Marcum, INTENCE IS FINISHED - SO IS HE CEE, HE OUGHT TO HAVE GIVEN YOU A "MEDAL" INSTEAD! 2 MORE KILLER AN HOW LONG ARE YOU IN FOR OLD BOY? ker's Goods, always a User" sent to any place for $1.70 inquires to . J. WALKER uring Co. Stomach Trouble: Indiges- with Gas, Dull Pains in Stom- te, Restless Sleep, Habitual mach Compound for $1.00. ress h Compound Co. with whom he has been associated in the American Sons of Protection for the past half century. Colonel Butler made the presentation speech following a dinner. MOTHERS' DAY CELLEBRATION WELL ATTENDED There was a large crowd out to witness the celebration of Mothers' Day by the "Y," although Dr. T. H. Jackson, who was on program to deliver the principal address, did not arrive. Rev. T. J. Smith, the pastor of Zion Baptist Church, delivered a strong address on the work of the Y. M. C. A. and what it stands for. Rev. Smith did himself credit and rendered a great service to the course of the Y. M. C. A. in Dayton through his address. The West Orchestra rendered several selections to the delight of the audience. Miss ovenia Carey rendere da beautiful vocal solo, "Mother's Your Best Friend," and sang in a duet with Miss Lou Ella Knox, "Mother Machree," the rendition of which showed excellent talent on the part of both of the young ladies. A trio, composed of Miss Rita and Eunice Higgins and Mr. Harold Shaw rendered "I Know I. Cannot Drift," written by Rev. Hatcher, a Wilberforce student. Mr. Geo. DeMar read a poem written by a local girl. 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