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THE FORUM VOL. 13 - NO. 7 ROOSEVELT WANTED COL ORED SOLDIERS WOULD HAVE ORGANIZED TWO OR MORE REGIMENTS FOR THE BATTLE FIELDS OF FRANCE. Had President Wilson allowed Col. Theodore Roosevelt to go to France, as the Colonel had proposed, it is generally conceded that he would have taken with him at least two regiments of colored men. This was recently disclosed by a letter to Emmet J. Scott, secretary of Tuskegee Institute, in in which Col. Roosevelt makes it known that two such regiments should be organizee and one of them, at least, should be commanded by Lieut.-Col. Young, with the rank of Colonel. SCOTT WALTER RECEIVES WORD THAT MAN WANTED IS HELD AT NEW ORLEANS Detective work done by County Coroner Scott Walter following the murder, on the night of May 30th, of a colored laborer, whose mutilated body was found 1 mile north of Virden, resulted in the arrest in New Orleans Saturday, of Joseph Bernard, also colored, who first denied knowledge of the crime, but under pressure, made a full confession. Word of the confession was telegraphed Coroner Walter by the Chief of Police of New Orleans. "Bernard," he wired. "has made a signed confession. Come e and get him." With the information of Bernard's arrest came also a partial explanation of the crime, as told by the murderer. The dead man's name was Jules Roulblow. His body was found May 30th, horribly mutilated, lying near a slaughter house, a mi north of Virden, just across the county lines in Sangamon. It appears, Mr. Walter said, that the two men had slept in the shed, and that the murder was committed as they were leaving. Roulblow was killed for money he had. The money was in bills, and was bloodstained before it was grabbed from his clothes. When Bernard got it he bought a ticket at the railroad station at Virden, and made inquiry regarding train connections for New Orleans. This first clue, supplemented by information received at Monticello, where the men had told a family named Taylor that they came from New Orleans, put Coroner Walter on the culprit's trail. He telegraphed New Orleans and all the towns thereabout. He also sent cheif of New Orleans police pictures of the crime, and the bloody money and a detailed story. With Walter's information; the New Orleans police were able to make the arrest. In jail Bernard denied having been north, but when shown the money, and the pictures taken by the Sangamon county coroner, he became confused, and when pressed further broke down and confessed. Jas. B. Osby spent a few days in Southwestern Kansas this week on business. While in Kansas City, he was the guest of Mr. Weaver, the pioneer real estate man of Kansas City, and the president of the local Business Men's league. Miss Alicia M. Smith has returned to this city after an extended stay in St. Louis, Mo. ST. JOHN A. M. E. CHURCH (BY MISS AMANDA WELLS.) Children's Day was observed June 10th and an interesting program was rendered by the little folks at the evening service. The musical and literary entertainment given by the Stewardess Board under the management of Maude and Melvin Gray Tuesday June 12th was quite a success. Rev. Joseph Johnson filled the pulpit Sunday murning owing to the illness of the prstor, who is much improved. Watch this column for the date of the musical recital to be given by the young ladies' class of St. John Sunday School. ST. LUKE EPISCOPAL CHURCH Father Brown preached a very interesting and instructive sermon last Sunday. The text was "In as much as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethern, ye have done it unto me," which is found in the 25th Chapter of Matthew's Gospel, 40th verse. Holy Eucharist at 7:00 A.M., Sunday school 9:45 Matins and sermon at 11, and Vesper service 5 P. M. The Girls' Friendly Society will be revived within a few weeks. Any girl in good standing may become a member. St. Luke's forms the basis of an important Christian work and under the leadership of Father Brown great things are expected GRACE M. E. CHURCH Children's day was observed Sunday at the Grace M. E. Church. The children rendered an excellent program at 7:45 p. m. with the Supt, Mrs. M. E. Wright and the organist, Mrs. W. F. Walker, in charge. The pastor, Rev. W. F. Walker, preached at both the morning and evening hours, his sermons being full of helpful and timely advice and much spiritual food for the soul. The work on the new building is moving along nicely. The membership is alive and working hard to complete the building before the June Fair. Many new members are being added to the church weekly and with the Lord's help the church is striving to serve the people as on the highway of life we plod. Let us lift up our fallen brother, be he black or white; rich or poor; great or small. Co-operate! It is the great lever that will finally lift not only the race we represent, but will lift the standard of all the people of the world, for no man liveth to himself alone. Yes, our man, Prof. Z. W. Mitchell, is quite right—co-operate! Not because you are black but because you are human. The members of our church have made this their watchword and our pastor has at all times encouraged this idea. Many of our people flock to hear him; you are invited. The Forum In Every Home. What every community, where there is a considerable number of Negroes, needs is a good, live, fearless newspaper—a paper, though small, will serve as a sort of sentinel and trumpeter, as well as informant along literary and news lines. In order to have such a paper here we are seeking to place this paper in every home. May we send it to you? Chas. J. Ellis and Earl Ryder have reported at Des Moines, Ia., for the Colored Officers Training Mr. Ryder was accredited from the University of Ill. where he is a student, and ranked in class A, as a military student. SPRINGFIELD, ILL., SATURDAY JUNE 18, 1917 "Be Ye Doers and not Sayers only." PLEASANT GROVE Last Sunday was a fine summer day and the people took advantage of it by congregating in large numbers to different places of worship, some to be seen of men, some to see, and others to thank God for his kindness toward them to withstay the hands of death that we might enjoy more of his rich blessings. Let the earth beome wicked as it did of old; let people become idle that they say there is no hope in the saying of God: "I go to prepare a place for you—I'll come again. But when the world thinketh not when the husbandman of the house says, my Lord delay His coming and begins to eat and drink in folly and beat the fellow servants etc. My Lord shall come in his power, seize the workers of iniquity and cast them in outer darkness." But there always has and always will be a number who will trust God for His word. The wind may blow, the tempest may rise, but it will not move them from the shore. A crown of life is promised to them only who are faithful until death. Our Sunday School offering was $3.02 Sunday. Bro. Jas. Lovelace had charge of the pulpit CHILDREN'S DAY AT ST. PAUL Last Sunday was a Red Letter Day at the St. Paul A. M. E. Church, both for the young and old. In the morning Rev. Bazie preached a most profound and impressive sermon from the text "Feed my Lambs." In the afternoon, Supt. King rendered, through the children and members of the Sunday School a program that will be long remembered. The children reflected great credit upon themselves and their instructor. Mr. King has done a most splendid work during the past year and enjoys the distinction of being one of the best and most proficient Sunday School directors in the State. Great preparation is being made for the District Sunday School convention soon to be held in this city at St. Paul's. In the evening special services were held. The choir rendered a delightful song program and Miss Orean Murrell read an appropriate paper on Childrens' Day, followed by a violin solo by Miss Lucille Jackson. Supt King made an interesting talk after which Mr. Z. W. Mitchell was introduced and made an interesting and forceful address. He said: Throughout the country the period of childhood is impress- inf itself upon the conscious life of this nation. The morning of youth is bright without a visible cloud to obscure its sky. This is the day that life's beginners have their inning. This is Children's Day! Upon this day childhood pauses to get a glimpse of the coming future. This is the day when childhood merging into youth should be taken by the hand and shown the fields of fruitfulness and the fields of folly, and then with only Truth for a guide, the child's mind should be impressed with a clear and concise contrast of these two fields just blossoming before their gaze. Having been invited to speak to childhood and youth on this occasion, without fear or favor, I wish to brush some of the cobwebs from common theory and common teaching, that we might be able to see more clearly the SERIOUS CHARGES AGAINST THREE MEMBERS OF THE MILITIA IN E. ST. LOUIS Monday morning of this week, three prominent colored men of East St Louis came to Springfield as a committee to lay before Adjt. General Dickson, charges against three members of the Militia on duty in that city. The committee consisted of Messrs, F. W. Wallace Editor of The Star of Zion and a member of the Board of Supervisors of St. Clair County. S. R. Wheat, a prominent Real Estate and Automobile Agent and Thomas Green Deputy Clerk of the East St. Louis Election Commissioners. After an hours conference with friends and local colored men at the Legion offices, the committee proceeded to the State House where they were cordially received by Adj. General Dickerson and laid before him the following complaint and charge: "On Saturday night, June 9th, 1917. Three members of the militia on duty in East St. Louis, namely: Fred Groomis, Ernest Bradshaw and Jerry Jordan, forcibly entered the business place of William Walker, 6th and Boismenue Avenue, East St. Louis, drsnk a number of bottles of beer, took bottles of whiskey, cigars, etc., and otherwise did considerable damage. Concluded on page 3 great divine hand of "Our Creator in the Days of Our Youth." He then launched into a most scholarly discussion of the major elements of Christianity, and pointed out to his hearers that the chief purpose of Christ's religion and teaching was to fit childhood and youth, men and women for life and usefulness here. It was not, he said, for the purpose of merely fitting the soul for the hereafter; in the first place the man who rounded out a well filled life here; a life of usefulness to his fellowman; a righteous life—had no need for special fitting when the time came for crossing the line, and the man who ignored the principles of justice between man and man and failed to employ the principles laid down by Jesus Christ while living, could not fit himself for eternity. LUTHERAN CHURCH NOTES The lesson treated in the Sunday School session Sunday morning was the "Baptism of Christ." Our children were again reminded of the power of Baptism. "Be baptised," says the word of God, "and wash away thy sins." But the question arises: How can water do such a great thing as to cleanse from sin? Answer: It is not the water indeed that does this but the word of God which is in and with the water, for without the word of God the water is simple water, and no baptism. Copper wire without connection is dead, and has no force and power. But if this wire is connected with the power plant, it is able to move / heavy bodies, it will carry a message thousands of miles, it is powerful. So baptism. It is connected with the word of God, and therefore washes away the vilest sin. Berea Bible class also was in session Sunday morning. Mr. Wischtokat gave the class an instructive lecture on the 20th chapter of the Acts. The putbit was filled in the eve by Prof. Engalder of the Concordia Sem. He spoke on the subject: Justification of a Sinner. ALONG RIGHT LINE The following appeared in the Chicago, Illinois Idea, from the Mt. Ararat Baptist Church, Chicago, and is remedial medicine for one and all. It should be read carefully and if put into practice will help them that apply it: We humbly submit the following suggestion to whom it may concern: Viz: Get a good job, hold it; do not change jobs every week or two. Join some church where you can be of service. Attend it regularly. Give cheerfully for its support. Remember, this is a part of your Christian duty. If you have no life insurance, take one for the benefit of your family or those to whom you are obligated. Do not take more than you can carry. Do not let your policy lapse. Take ONE good sick and accident policy; do not fail to pay your premiums regularly on or before date upon which they fall due. Acquaint yourselves with a good, reliable banking institution, in vestigate CAREFULLY ITS MERIT and trustworthiness, then do your financial business through it, much or little. Acquaint your selves with a good physician, so in case of immediate need of medical attention for yourself or family you will have nothing to do but ring your phone. Cut down or eliminate your drink bill and increase your bank account. Beware of the root-doctor, cheap medicine fortune teller man and foot poller. DO NOT talk and gossip loudly in cars and in public places. Do right and serve the Lord, and you will make your coming a great blessing to this city and to yourself. The Chicago Broad Ax says: The Key, Elmer L. Williams has written an open letter to State's Attorney Hoyne in which he answers the prosecutor's recent statement that the cause of crime in Chicago is "tough saloons, poolrooms, and politics in the administration of the criminal law," and places the blame for these conditions upon Mr. Hoyne This above takes place through faith in Jesus. As soon as a person looks to the cross of Christ, despairs of his own righteousness, and trusts in the merit of Jesus, he becomes justified in the sight of God. Justification is the work of God. Man does not co-operate. So we conclude that a man is justified by faith, without the deeds of the law. Rom. 3, 28. Rev. G. A. Schmidt will preach Sunday eve. June 17th 8:00 P. M. His subject will be: The rich man and Lazurus showing that there is a place of eternal damnation and how to avoid this misery. Come and worship with us. Our annual picnic was held Wednesday, June 13th. Because of inclement weather, we were unable to go to the park. In the large hall adjoining the church, a large crowd gathered and the almost to capacity, we had a delightful time. Various games were played and prizes awarded to the winners. There was also much music. Our Ladies Aid Society prepared a meal for those present, and we venture to say, that no one returned home hungry. The unsurpassable cooking of the ladies was wholesome and delicious. There were no charges Miss Venie Smith, 1114 S. Passfield, fell in a cistern Wednesday and seriously sprained her ankle and wrist. She is reported to be getting along nicely at this time. PRICE: FIVE CENTS LOOKING FOREWARD The St. Louis Fraternal Clarion Says: The flames of battle are to be the melting pot in which the dross of human nature to be smelted and burned out, and what shall remain will be the pure metal of righteous manhood that shall acknowledge God as the creator, the ruler and the father of the universe and all mankind as brothers. If the makers of the new world federation would establish an imperishable government, it must have for its foundation stone, the principle of the fear of God and justice to all mankind, and the recognition of the fatherhood of God and the brotherhood of man. Out of the 10,000,000 men who were registered last Tuesday, to be conscripted, at least 1,000,000 are Negroes, who stand ready to do and die for their country, whether it be in the trenches or on the farm or in the factory. There has been much hesitation and doubt and much "dilly-dallying" about the part the negro is to play in the nation's present crisis, up to date. But this has been true in every war in which this government has engaged in the past. It is not only unjust, but positively wicked. The Negro has won his right th equal rights and privileges under this government in the wars of the past, in spite of the ostracism and discriminations practiced against him with the open approval of the government itself. At a meeting Friday evening of last week held at the New Hope Baptist Church Rev. R. D. Jonas (white) made a very impressive address on the vital need of the colored people getting together and starting some co-operative effort for their own advancement and advantage. He gave a valuable lot of information to his hearers on various phases of important needs. Mr. Z. W. Mitchell was called upon and made fitting remarks. It was decided to form a temporary organization with a view to working out an important community undertaking. Mr. Harry Taylor, the popular and efficient police detective, was elected president. Mr. Taylor on taking the chair proved himself an orator of no mean ability by making one of the most earnest, sensible and timely addresses yet heard on the importance of the colored people getting together and combining their effort in some practical undertaking. They temporary organization will work out some plan of cooperative effort and hold another meeting in the near future. Mr. Lutian White, son of Mrs. E. L. White and brother to Messrs John, Chares F. and Edward White. E. F. Mc Coo, Mrs. O. B. Byrdsong and Miss, Helen White of this city passed away last Friday morning at his mother's home on East Monroe. Mr. White has been ill for some months and when brought home some weeks ago from El paso Texas was not expected to survive long. The funeral was held at the residence Sunday afternoon. Rev. Wm. Bazie officiated. The surviving relatives have the sympathy of the community Mrs. J. H. Wormley is spending a few days in Chicago. Entered as second-class mail matte Feb. 24, 1804, at the post office at Sprin field, Ill., under the act of Congress of March 3, 1879. SPRINGFIELD WILL BE MADE THE CENTER OF THE STATE PUBLICITY WORK OF THE LOYAL LEGION CO-OPERATIVE EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM On February 12th, the Illinois State Journal, of this city, contained the following statement relative to the launching of the Loyal Legion Co-operative Educational System in Springfield: LAUNCH EDUCATIONAL BODY MOVEMENT IN INTEREST OF COLORED RESIDENTS IS ORGANIZED. The Co-operative and Educational Loyal Legion, a movement for the uplift of the colored people of the city, was put under way at the first Educational meeting which was held at the Union Baptist Church yesterday afternoon. The work was explained by Z. W. Mitchell, who has been in the city some time engaged in organizing the movement. T. W. Warrick presided and other speakers were Capt. R. A. Byrd, Atty, C. S. Gibbs, and Dr. J. I. Miles. The meeting was also in the nature of a Lincoln memorial, special patriotic songs being sung. The work is launched after months of preparation, and Educational headqnarters have been opened in the Brown Hotel. The Forum, a local newspaper published in the interest of the colored people, has been given over to the organization with Mitchell as the editor. Many of the leading white people of the city are taking an interest in the organization. State Superintendent of Public Instruction, Francis G. Blair, is chairman of the executive committee, and Logan Coleman, cashier of Illinois National Bank, is treasurer. A number of prominent speakers will appear at meetings which are being planned. The board of control has the following officers: District Superintendent, Major O. B. Duncan; chairman educational board, T. W. Warrick; chairman home and civic improvement board, Dr. S. A. Ware; chairman industrial board, Capt. R. A. Byrd; chairman of committee on charity and relief, E. L. Rogers; chairman committee home relations and protection, Clarence Clem; chairman patronage and reciprocity committee, B. G. Clanton; chairman committee on equal rights, G. W. Ford; chairman rules and regulations, Chas. S. Gibbs; chairman finance committee, Jesse Mann.— Since the announcement above, the Executive Secretary of the Legion has prosecuted an earnest, untiring effort to make substantial the undertaking. Almost one hundred of the leading white men and firms have signed up as Cooperative Members and agreed to help advance the work in this city along the lines laid down by the System. A Co-operative Council Board, to be composed of twenty five prominent and representative white men of the city will soon be selected to co-operate with the Council of twenty-five Colored men in pushing forward the work of advancing the interests of the Race and community along all lines. The present Council Board of the Legion will be re-organized and filled with active men who will, each one, become a factor in the Cause. Springfield will become the center of the Publicity work for the state which will mean a substantial newspaper for this city published by the STATE PUBLISHING BOARD of the Loyal Legion Co-operative Educational System. Behind this move, the force of the entire state work will be brought, and, without doubt, the citizens of Springfield will be found in the foremost ranks. To this end, a State Publishing Board has been selected and a deal has been consumed whereby THE FORUM will become the property of the State Board and from now on will be published under the name of THE EDUCATOR, which will be made the medium of education for the entire state movement. The Executive Secretary will edit, manage and direct the affairs of the paper and the entire publicity work of the System in this city and throughout the state. The local quarters for the State Publishing Board will be thoroughly equipped with facilities for getting out an up-to-date newspaper and for printing booklets and all kinds of first class literature. Already a first-class newspaper press together with a large quantity of type, chases, and all kinds of material and equipment necessary for a well equipped office has been purchased and will be installed at once. It is now up to the Race men and women of this city to do their part in support of the State Publishing Board in publishing a real newspaper. The promised campaign for 5000 subscribers will now be organized, Booster Meetings will be held and every man called upon to either play "man or mouse" in support of a newspaper that will be of the highest value to the entire race, and of special importance to both races of the community. Will The Negro Spill His Blood For The Country and Then Come Back to Jim Crow Car and Segregation Laws Among the most irritating and most unindurable conditions to which Negroes are subjected are the Jim Crow Car, Residential Segregation and Labor Segregation laws of various Southern states. Negroes pay the same railroad fares as other passengers, but are forced to ride in second hand, filthy, unsanitary, coach and baggage cars jammed next or near to the locomotive tender; if the Negro coach becomes crowded, which is more frequent than otherwise, they are compelled to stand and ride thus to their destination, although they have paid for a seat. Should the unsolved racial huminity problem grow from bad to worse and extend from national to international and from international to universal, just think of the vastness of the possible world-problem and should those 75,000,000 people of color find a reaching sympathy among the other people of color of brown Asia and black Africa totalling to 1,000,000,000, all contending for their denied right? All of the churches in the path of the Atlanta fire were burned to the ground, while all of the schools escaped. One exchange says that: "All of the white South are not slave drivers and Ku Klux leaders. A good many are plain ordinary Americans. They exploit the labor of the colored man, first, because the colored man is weak and trusting enough to let them do it, and secondly because their religion allows them to go to church on Sunday and in a few minutes gain forgiveness for all of the sins they have committed during an entire week." ILLINOIS IS A GREAT STATE Illinois is, indeed, a great state. She has an illustrious history—her future is propitious. From Illinois has come the greatest men of modern history, especially the greatest man. She is great yet. Every son and daughter of this great state should be proud that he or she is a native or an adopted Reisch Brewery Co. SPRINGFIELD, ILL. Keg and Bottle Beer unsurpassed for health and strength. Their Bock Beer was a high reputation. Reisch's Gold Top ranks among the best in the country. Prompt deliveries and shipments made. Order direct from brewery. BARKDALE & CURTIS Hair Cutting, Shaving and Hand Massaging a Specialty. 829 E. 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This state is third in size of population, but in all else, Illinois is first. Honor the Name of Illinois---she sent Lincoln to the white house and here, under a towering mass of stone, lies buried, his sacred bones, from whence these bones shall rise on the Resurrection Day. In Illinois every man is more nearly treated on equality than in any other state in the Union; her schools are good and democratic---her laws are impartially and unbiased interpreted and applied---she welcomes the world. In this present war she has led the intire other 47 state in recruiting as well as in the registration. Her agricultural products are large and unsurpassed in quality her men are the noblest and the bravest. Sing it---"Illinois, Illinois," now and forever. ATT'Y B.G. CLANTON TO GO TRAINING CAMP Our esteemed popular and efficient young Attorney and Assistant City Prosecutor went to Peoria last Sunday and there convinced the examining officer for the Officer's Training Camp at DesMoines that he was in every way from a legal, moral, physical and intellectual standpoint qualified for the training for an officer of the United States Army. Quite a sensation was caused when it was really found that Attorney Clanton was really going. Several other prominent young men of the city have passed examination for the camp while others are yet to be examined. Springfield's loss in this respect will be the nation's gain. 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Regular Dinner 35c MRS. M. F. CLARK, 4030 E. WASHINGTON ST. Adjustment Notice Estate of Rhoda Williams, Deceased The undersigned having been appointed Executor of the Last Will and Testament of said Deceased, hereby gives notice that he will appear before the Probate Court of sangamon County, Illinois, at the August Term thereof, which will be held at the Court House of said County, begin- ning on the sixth day of August 1917, at which time all persons having claims against said Estate are hereby notified to attend for the purpose of having the same adjusted. All person indebted to said Estate are also requestd to make immediate payment to the undersigned Dated this 11th day of June 1917 Alonzo L., scott, Executor Chas. s. Gibbs, Attorney Neatly Furnished Rooms HOTEL DUNCAN, 115 So. 11th St. Electric Light, Bath all Modern conveniences. Rates Reasonable. MRS. 0. BAKER. Prop. REAL ESTATE CO. We are now ready to list your Property for Rent, Sale or Exchange. We also have vacant Lots on which we build to suit you. A SUCCESSFUL PICNIC Inadvertently the report of the splendid and thoroughly successful picnic given on June 4th by the City Employees League was left out. The purpose and plans of the League for charitable work in this city are in every way deserving of the success attained. The association of Colored Employees of the city headed by our genial, wide-awake police detective Amos Duncan will always find a ready response to its call from the citizens of Springfield. Mr. Duncan is one of the most earnest race men of this section and always stands ready to aid every effort for the advancement of his people. About 200 persons from Springfield joined in the excursion while fully that number joined them at Peoria on the boat. The crowd enjoyed a most delightful time with the exception of the excessive moisture on the return trip which somewhat belated them and held them away from home until the "wee small hours" of the following morning. But better too much moisture without than within was the consoling remark of one of the merry picnicers. Mr. A W. Naylor, son of Abner Naylor, was in the city this week. Mr. Naylor is in the musical business in Chicago. His many friends here, his Native home, are glad to learn that he is well and doing splendidly SERIOUS CHARGES AGAINST MILITIA IN E ST. LOUIS holding the occupants un and taking from Walker, the sum of Ten ($10.00) Dollars and from William Young. 1300 Baker Ave. Twenty ($20.00) Dollars. None of the articles taken were returned to the proper owners. The soldiers entered the place without any authority from any source. They were subsequently discharged from the custody of the police although they had disarmed one plain clothesman who entered the place during the depredation and later when about to be arrested, ordered the policeman acting to throw up his hands. Witnesses to the above outrage are, Harry Letcher, Clarence Tendell, 1822 Russell Avenue, Matt Hayes, 605 Russell Avenue and Joe Wilson. General Dickson received the committee cordially and assured them that a thorough investigation would be made and the guilty parties dealt with according to the findings. Afterwards the committee returned to the Legion office where an earnest conference with commissioner Z. W Mitchell was held over important phases of the Race Problem now looming up before the country. After an hour's earnest discus ion of matters in Mr. Mitchell's private office, the committee was escorted to dinner and hastened to the train, returning to St. Louis in the afternoon. HOW SHALL WE PAY FOR THE WAR? A Constructive Criticism on the House Revenue Bill. LOANS BETTER THAN TAXES Five Reasons Why Excessive Taxes at the Outset of War Are Disadvantageous—Great Britain Example Worthy of Emulation—How the Taxes Should Be Apportioned. By EDWIN R. A. SELIGMAN, McVickar Professor of Political Economy, Columbia University. On May 23, 1917, the House of Representatives passed an act "to provide revenue to defray war expenses and for other purposes." In the original bill as presented by the Committee of Ways and Means, the additional revenue to be derived was estimated at $1,810,420,000. The amendment to the income tax, which was tacked on to the bill during the discussion in the House, was expected to yield another $40,000,000 or $50,000,000. In discussing the House bill, two problems arise: 1. How much should be raised by taxation? 2. In what manner should this sum be raised? 1. How Much Should Be Raised by Taxation? How was the figure of $1,800,000,000 arrived at? The answer is simple. When the Secretary of the Treasury came to estimate the additional war expenses for the year 1917-18, he calculated that they would amount to some $6,000,000,000, of which $3,000,000,000 was to be allotted to the allies, and $3,000,000,000 was to be utilized for the domestic purposes. Thinking that it would be a fair proposition to divide this latter sum between loans and taxes, he concluded that the amount to be raised by taxes was $1,800,000,000. There are two extreme theories, each of which may be dismissed with scant courtesy. The one is that all war expenditures should be defrayed by loans, and the other is that all war expenditures should be defrayed by taxes. Each theory is untenable. It is indeed true that the burdens of the war should be borne by the present rather than the future generation; but this does not mean that they should be borne by this year's taxation. Meeting all war expenses by taxation makes the taxpayers in one or two years bear the burden of benefits that ought to be distributed at least over a decade within the same generation. In the second place, when expenditures approach the gigantic sums of present-day warfare, the tax-only policy would require more than the total surplus of social income. Were this absolutely necessary, the ensuing havoc in the economic life of the community would have to be endured. But where the disasters are so great and at the same time so unnecessary, the tax-only policy may be declared impracticable. Secretary McAdoo had the right instinct and highly commendable cour- Be Your Own Judge and Try Your Own Cases!! 39 you will see for you ing that, you will just what we say. LAINO 812 E. Wa F. W. ER UNDER FUNERAL DIRECT EMBA Professional Embalmer, Prompt prepared for shipment to all part foreign country. Moderate Prices 1119-21 So. Adams St. free for yourself, and you will find that we say. INO BRO 2 E. 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Manufacturers of Plastone Stucco and Interior Plaster 10th and Jefferson 10th and Madison Phone Capitol 637 READ! THINK! ACT! The business concerns whose advertisements you see in the Forum are friends and supporters of this paper--they are better friends to the race than concerns that do not advertise because they are giving you an invitation to visit their places and solicits you. Those who advertise in colored papers you can rely upon for courteous treatment, proper attention and a fair deal. Many firms do not want Negro patronage and don't advertise in Race Papers To be sure not to be snubbed always look over the Race papers and choose the places who'se advertisement you see therein. Why should you pay more for Men's ready--towear goods elsewhere, when at our store, located in low rent district, you can buy strictly first class goods at second class prices. If you will compare our prices with others, urself, and by do- nd that we mean BROS. 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