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General Botha CompeIs Ger
mans to Surrender in Ger
man Southwest Africa - Brit
ish Liner Blown Up by Ger
man Submarine 80 French
Warship Sinks German Sub
marine in English Channel.
U. S. SEXES WIRELESS.

WASHINGTON, July 9-The United States govern
ment has seized the SayvIe wireless station on the
ground that is being used by the Germans for giving
information to submarines of the leaving of ships from
American ports strong protest against the seizure is
expected only from the German government but from
all the German Sympathzers in this country Just before
the taking of the station by this government Ger
many had sent request for the restoration of the cable
communication between that country and this the plea
that direct communication would aid in bringing about
better understanding between the two peoples The re-
quest will not be acceded TO- and indeed is rgarded as
impossible maintain cable with the British fleet In
command of the Atlantic
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MEN
ON MARIPOSA
NOTED TOURISTS WERE PAS
SENGERS ON THE SHIP THAT
PASSED BY LAST NIGHT.

The steamship Mariposa, Captain
C. J. O'Brien, arrived at Seward at
7 p. m. yesterday with a large pas
senger list and cargo for this place
and Anchorage. The steamship has
thirty round trip excursionists and all
report a pleasant trip up with the ex-
ception of the crossing of the Gulf of
Alaska when it blew steadily all day,
creating heavy swell. Special trains
connecting with the steamer were OPP
Grated by the White Pass Route and
the Copper River road. The latter
train took a party of fifty to Childs
glacier which was working beauti-
fully and gave to the visitors an idea
of what a real Alaskan glacier can
do when in action. So great was the
interest that DR.. and MrS Davis OF
New York, on their ho-~---aOon trip,
decided to camp at the railroad sta
ton until the vessel returns from
Anchorage.
The Mariposa has a noteworthy
Inst of passengers among whom are
X. r. Babbitt with his wife and three
children from New York where Mr..
Babbitt is a prominent mining at
torney and counsel.
Another passenger is Vice-president
w. L. Park, of the Illinois Central,
accompanied by his wife, sister and
secretary. He is particularly inter
ested in the proposed railroad to the
interior and will pass the time at
Anchorage on shore looking over the
situation.
A party Of eight geOlogists and
mining engineers were aboard for
Prince William Sound ports. They
will make a complete report of the
copper situation.
Andrew Stevenson, who has been
one of Col. Stevenson's guests at
Skagway was a passenger for Sc
ward. Col. Stevenson is now enter
tanning guests who went up on the
MaripOsa in the person of Herman
Kelly, of Cleveland, who is accompan-
led by his wife and sons.
Miss McAdams and Miss Scripp5
are from San Diego, this trip, being
part of a two yars' cruise around the
world. Miss Scripps is the daughter
of the well-nown owner Of the
Scripps-M s-McRae newspaper syndicate,
Mrs. Patten is to meet her husband
at Seward, he being captain Of the
Explorer of the U. S. C. & G. survey.
Kenneth C. Kerr, editor of Railway
& Marine News is gathering material
at Seward and Anchorage for num-
Der of articles describing the railroad.
The Rev. C. M. LathrOp of San
Francisco and a brother j. NJ. Lath-
Continued on Page Six)
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RUSSIANS HALT TIL TEUTONS ON
ALL SIDES in POLISH STRUGGLE
Rome Reports that Turks Have ReyOted in COnStannOpe and Killed
Hundred German Officers.
GERMANY TURNS DOWN U. S.

WASHINGTON, July 9-Gerard the United States
ambassador to Berlin has received the German answer
to the United States and from what can be gathered
from officials of the government the answer is almost a
direct refusal to meet the wishes of this government and
the officials regard the tension between the two nations to
be increased So serious is the condition OF affairs sup
posed to be that President Wilson'S return to Washington
is looked for The contents of the note in reply to the
Washington administration are not known and will prob
ably not be published until the is in the hands OF
the secretary of state and the president
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PASSENGERS ON EVANS.

SEATTLE, July 9.-The following
passengers left on the Evans for Sc
ward: J. Starm, w. Shepherd,
Thomas Kerwin and nine steerage.
The following are for the Anchor
age: Mrs. +. Atkinson, Mrs. J. Han
sen, Helen Edwards, George KidwelI,
G.. Tichette and sixteen steerage.
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Senator Ray, as attorney for Her
bert Tozier has been formally mott
fed by the department Of the interior
that patent has been issued from the
government for the lands embraced
in the Mineral entry Of Mr.. Tozier;
This property consists Of five lode
claims located just south and west Of
the Ballaine Townsite and adjoining
the Brownell homestead. Considerable
development work has been done up
on the claims and ore bodies Of con-
siderable value have been exposed.
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TURKS REVOLT

ROME, July "a Turkish revolt against the Ger
mans has taken place in Constantinople and hundred
German officers have been killed According to the ad
vices received here the revolt brought about by the
domineerng attitude of the Germans toward the Turks
whom they are said to be treating as vassas No nfor
nation has been received to the duration of the revolt
and it may be yet proceeding The relations between the
Germans and Turkish soldiers are believed to have reach
ed so strained point that crisis is to be expected
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GERMANS MOVE IN BELGIUM.

LONDON, July 9-Advices from Holland today are
to the effect that the Germans are now moving IN force
through BELGIUM and this is taken as proof of the asser
ton that the enemy is now bent making great effort
against the allied armies in France and Flanders Taking
this with the statement that the Germans are also moving
on Asace military experts inclined to the conclusion
that Germany will attack the French and British su
taneousy on their left and right and maybe in the cen
ter along the whole line.
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NOTICE TO DOG OWNERS.

The dog tax will be due tomorrow,
July 10, and all dogs whose taxes
have not been paid on August 10 will
be impounded and killed. The tax is
payable at City Treasurer's Office.
Chief of Police,
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DEAD BODIES AND CHOLERA

PARIS, July 9.-The Pasteur Institute has issued a
statement assuring the government that the presence of
decayng bodies the battlefield will not bring on an cpl
demic of cholera The statement made to quiet the
serious apprehension created by the horrible conditions
thousands of soldiers who are killed daily at the front
Those conditions are said to be such that they amount
to q nOSitYe horror
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GERMANS SURRENDER TO BOTHA

PRETORIA South Africa, July 9-The Germans in
German Southwest Africa have surrendered to General
Botha the commander of the British forces and the Ger
man territory may be regarded having been entirely
conquered Botha commander in chief of the BOer
army in the war against Great Britain but is now prime
minister of United South Africa under the British crown
To him is chiefly due the fact that the colony stood by
Britain in the present war.
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MINNEHAHA ARRIVES

HALIFAX, July 9-The liner Mnnehaha, on which
an explosion took place in the Atlantic causing fire,
rived here this afternoon and so escaped what was feared
might have been frightful disaster The captain and
crew have been instructed by the authorities to make no
statements at present regarding the occurrence The ex
tent of the injuries inflicted on the vessel cannot be oS
covered but the fire has been extinguished.
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RUSSIANS STOP GERMANS

LONDON, July 9-The Russians have succeeded in
stopping the Germans from ankng the Russian lines de-
Tending Warsaw from the northeast and the invaders
have been brought to standst in that quarter Vienna
also admits that the Teuons advancing south OF the Polish
capta are outnmbered and that the attack on Warsaw
from that direction has failed that Russia may be said
to have overcome already the worst effects of its retreat
from Galcia
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SUBMARINES BURNED.

QUINCY, Mass, July "a submarine which was
b here for one of the allied nations was destroyed
by fire last night Although clue has been obtained it
is generally assumed that the occurrence was due to Ger
man activities All the circumstances of recent dates all
over the country suggest widespread movement on the
part of Germans in this country to carry on secret war
against the allies by stopping their supplies
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BOY SCOUTS LEAD CHARGE.

LONDON, July 9-The British boy scouts were the
ones who led the charge of the allied troops at the recent
battle of Ypres and all England was thrilled this morning
when the dispatch came telling of the heroism of the
Youngsters They recently sent on active service at
teens but the dispatches from the commandernchief IN
the field contain the assertion that they acted like vet
Grams.
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ENGLISH POWDER MILL ExPLODEs

HOUNSLOW, England, July 9.-The Curtis Powder
The loss of life supposed be serious but the facts have
been suppressed for the present by the censor The
authorities have also not given out any expression of be-
lief as to the cause of the explosion so that the minds of
the English people naturally have been entered by the
suggestion that German agents were responsible
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BRITISH LINER SUNK

LONDON, July 9.-The British liner Guide has been
sunk by German submarine This information an
nounced tbs afternoon but no further facts given
out The waters in which the occurrence took place have
not even been mentioned and anxiety is felt to the fate
of the people aboard the ship
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ITALY BLOCKADEs ADRIATIC.

WASHINGTON, July 9.-Notifcation has been re-
ceved from the Italian government that blockade Oh !e
Gdatc has been consummated and that Italian warshps
are now on watch to prevent ships entering Austrian
ports That the blockade may not be accepted as effective
by the United States government is deemed quite possible
as Austras fleet may be considered as powerful enough
TO prevent an Italian blockade.
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NDICT BRITISH RECRUITERS.

four corporations were indicted last night by the grand
Jury for recruiting for the British army army here The
prosecutor declares that he has full evidence to convict
but he has not yet vuged it. and the full facts will prob
ably not be known until the trial comes up.
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MANATOVICH INDICTED.

CHICAGO. July 9.-Manatovch secretary to the
king of Montenegro has been indicted with four others
for breach of the neutrality laws in recruiting for the
Montenegrn army in the United States. ManatoWch was
brought here from Portland Oregon, where ne was ar
rested
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EXPEL AUSTRIANS.

SCUTARI July 9-Al the Austrian residents of Al
bania are now being expelled by the Seans and Monte
negrns who recently invaded the country The ServanS
are in complete possession of Durazzo and the country
around it. and the Montenegrns hold all this neighbOr-
hood both fully expecting that at the close of the war they
will maintain their positions.
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PARIS July "a German submarine has been sunk
in the English channel by French warShip but the name
of the submarine has not been learned The warshp was
fortunate in sighting the perscope of the submerged
vessel and the shallow depth of the submarine at the time
enabled the shells of the larger vessel to take effect
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AUSTRIA LAUNCHES MINES

ROME, July 9-The Austrians have launched thou
sands of floating mines in the Adratc so that sea hence
forth will be full of danger for ships of all nations and the
operations of the Italian fleet will be impeded At the
same time the danger will also threaten Austias own
sells and no fear of an attack by the Austrian navy need
be entertained
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FRENCH LOAN ARRANGED

NEW YORK, July 9.-The allied nations have sent
orders for hundred and fifty motor speed boats to
several American firms. The Morgan company has COM
peted all arrangements for the loan of twenty millions to
France and the money will be delivered at once
The Seward gateway. (Seward, Alaska) 1914-1917, 1915-07-09

L. V. Ray is bringing in a gasoline
launch from Kenai lake for use as a
pleasure boat for the bay.
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A dance will be given Saturday
night at Fourth of July hall from 9
to 1 o'clock. Mrs. McNeer will be
at the piano. i-9-zJ
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CETTINJE, Montenegro, July 9-The arms which
are now being taken from the Abanians will be disturbed
to the Montenegrns who are now returning from Ame
ca to oin their countrys coors The number expected
to come back at the call will make quite little army
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German warshp in the Baltic on July but the news has
only now arrived The name of the warhp has not been
learned.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1915-03-06
PETER J. MOSS CALLED BY DEATH.

The funeral of Peter J. Moss, who died at St Johns
Hospital Thursday, February 18th at p M, from nju
ries he received when he fell down hay chute at the
Livery of Krlin & Egan, held at $3.50 o'clock Sun
day afternoon, February 2st at Union Baptist Church,
the Rev S. c. Manuel pastor of the church officiating
Burial was in Oak Ridge cemetery.
Deceased was born at Bear Breel Mo-, January II,
1876 and at the time of his death 39 years old AT
the age of Is he united with the Park Chapel Baptist
church of Palmyra Mo-, under the pasorate of Rev. j. T.
Pearman and consistent member of the church and
choir until his removal to this city. On December 9th,
1890 he married to Mrs Rosie B. Barnes of Palmyra,
NO. and 1900 they removed to this city and finally set
tied his late residence 13 East Mason Since his
dence here he uuted with the New Hope Baptist church,
under the pastorate of Rev Tate.
He was good and industrious husband and loving
brother and son He leaves his loss faithful
wife, Mrs. Rosie Moss his parents Mr. and Mrs Benz F.
Moss five brothers, Benz F. Jr, of yoming, George W.,
Hulen j., VIM. Logan and Alvin H., student at Fisk
University of Nashville, Tenn and sister, Miss One
D. Moss, all of this city, and host of friends
He was quiet and peaceful citizen and respected by
all who knew him and his sudden death great shock
to all
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1915-03-06
PEORIA

The revival meeting just end
ing at the A. M. E. Church
was a success. The service was
conducted by a woman evang-
elist assisted by the pastor,
Rev. ZONES. Much interest was
shown in the meeting a n d
many resolved to lead better
lives. More than thirty were
added to h e church which
speak well tor the good work
of the evangelist, Mrs. Wade.
Would that she go to our
neighbor. Springfield, and move
among its chief sinners.
Rev. Felix A. Outright, OF
Joliet, ILL.,, pastor of the Second
Baptist Church, has been ex-
tended a call to the pastorate
of Mt. Zion Baptist of Peoria
and the same has been duly ac-
cepted by him, The Rev. Mr..
Outright comes well recon-
mended by the best people ot
Joliet and is looked upon here
as a worthy successor to the
Rev. Mr.. B. N. Murrell, who is
now with the Pilgrim Baptist
Church of st. Paul, MINI. Rev
Outright has visited with us
on two occasions and is i'm.
pressed favorably with the city
He is expected to be with us
Sunday and begin to t k
charge of the work temporary
until he can get on the field II
person, about the FIRST of April
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1915-03-06
YOUNG PEOPLE MUST THINK

What will become of the younger set, it is hard to
tell Surely they loosing their Senses if they
keep company with the opposite with out "scraping"
they had better play quits you see? There is al
ways in which rid yourself of nuisance
if desires, The young ladies should first respect
themselves then demand respect from others. If you
carry yourself in such manner to loose respect that is
your loss loss to be entirely regained Young
girls do not let the boys think they you-tha is
where the great trouble lies Young be careful and
not your time loafing An industrious and busy
person gets into trouble Above ALL be gentleman
respect public places Do not visit such places unless on
business hint to the wise is sufficient
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1915-03-06
NEGRO N. E'S. SHOULD NOT QUIT
MOTHER CHURCH.

Much talk of late, has gone the rounds to the effect
that Coored communicates of the Methodist Epis
copa Church should and are, contemplating separation
from the old church and forming solid Negro Methodist
alliance comprising all the branches of the Coored Meth
odist churches We do not think such thing is wise
advantageous 1t would not be amiss for the A M. E.
NJ E. Zion and the c. M. E. branches to unite but for
all to pull away from the great fountain is abortve and
fucda Out of the M E. church. the great fountain of
liberty and justice, have been bounteously and
bounteously hitherto, blessed This church the
nerstone of the aboitonis We drank freely from her
streams and yet drinking She is helping not U.S.
her. What private grefs have we? What right have we
demand Bishops because of coor Let us not be hasy
in this business Be patient and rewards
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1915-03-06

Mrs. Outright spent several
days with us last week and the
first part of this week. She is
an estimable lady and full of
those rare womanly qualities.
She took our people with her
goodly manners and kindly
graces. Such a wife bespeaks
success for a minister wherever
he may go. She was accom-
panied by her little charming
girl, she too, is delighted with
the city and will be a valid
companion for her father.
The political bee is stir in
old Peoria. Municipal Primar-
les are at hand. Many aspir-
ants are out and that old worn
election time smile has again
budded out. 1t just wont wear
off-before election day. Yes.
too, badl but some poor son of
Ham is gong to be nagged
again by that old smile. AT
any rate we are on guard and
will try to choose Alright any
way Let us try to shoot
right.
S. A. ASKEW, M. D.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1915-03-06
SPRINGFIELD CULTURE CLUB

Sunday, February 21st was Frederick Douglas Day
at the Culture Club Several interesting papers were
read the life of this great Coored man. which extend
ed from his birth in the bonds of slavery through his mis-
sion minister to Hayti and his death.
A number of excellent musical selections were also
rendered The Culture Club voted to raise 500 to be
given to the church to be applied the Thousand Dollar
Rally which the Union Church has entered into
number of subscriptions freely donated,
among them being DR.. S. A. Ware Attorney c. s. Gibbs
Robert Taylor and Mrs. Lottie Poston.
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COLORED WOMAN SHOT;
WOUNDS MAY PROVE FATAL.

Mrs Katie Johnson of Twelfth and Jefferson Streets
shot last Tuesday night by St. Louis woman known
Rose Adams The shooting occurred in Percy Nc
Clouds Saloon at 11h and Madison Streets 1t is said
that the bullet intended for Mrs Sohnon but for
the bartender, and accidentally hit the former
Mrs johnson taken to St. Johns Hospital where
she is now in very serious condition. the bullet having
entered her body just above the heart.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1915-03-06

Now we bet you a hot bis
cult someone will take offense
at this admonition. But, we
are addressing this advice or
rather, this opinion, to those
who think and are really trying
to do good. We also leave all
we have to say up to the judg-
ment and sanity of the people,
the dissenters to the contrary
notwithstanding.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1915-03-06
DOUGLAS MEMORIAL DAY PROTEST.

The regular day for District of Columbia Bills is
February 22nd The Equal Rights League appeals to the
ArcanAmerican in city to hold meeting Sunday
February 21s celebrate the Goth Anniversary of the
death of Friedrich Douglass and resolutions against
Jim Crow Car Bill asking Representatives speak and
against it, and mail copy to every T. S. Representa-
in Congress from the state If in Southern
ect some Northern States congressman
The Massachusetts Equal Rights League passed and had
resolutions published February g. and mailed copy
to Rep Thacher and the other Congressman from Massa
and Rep Thacher answered the League that he
would present them and fight the Bill Branches of the
League from Boston to sent resolutions while the
D. of c. Branch the Capitol But the Chief of all
the Coored Citizens of Boston through the activity of Sec
retary Trotter sent Attorney Joshua Crawford per-
sonal lobbyist to Washington against the Bill. He
the Capitol at A. M. Monday and went to work the
Congressman.
This Colored organization proud of this selfhelp Any
city desiring form branch league should write Ma
tonal Organizer Rev R. c. Ransom, 437 W. 35th ST., New
York. N Y, Secretary Trotter at Boston, Mass. Let
Whole organize.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1915-03-06
Published Weekly in Springfield and Peoria

the first great effort The Culture Club has voted to give
800 the Rally and many persons have subscribed
ous well the pledges of most of the members
of the church We wish them much in the great
undertaking and at the appointed time, it will bea de-
light to look upon a fine modern church.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1915-03-06
Another Attack on
the Negro's Color
Negroes Not Especially Wanted
at San Francisco Fair.

Substantial has been circulated throughout various
cities and that the Negro is especially wanted
the Worlds Exposition which to be held at San Francis
CO, California this year 1t is stated that the AfroAmeri
who will attend this Fair will not be given the
courteses and accommodations that the white visitor will
receive
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1915-03-06
Church News

The Union Baptist Church. corner 18th and Mason
Staee of which Rev. s. c. Manuel is pastor has announ-
ced its Thousand Dollar Rally which is to take place in
August The congregation and pastor intend to build
new modem structure and the Thousand Dollor Rally is
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1915-03-06
REV, GEORGE W. WRIGHT DEAD.

Died on Tuesday morning, February 23, at the fam
lily residence, 1928 East Kansas Street, Rev. George W.
Wright The deceased is survived by his wife, Mrs su.
san B. Wright and also two sisters