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The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1917-03-10
QUESTION OF PRINCIPLE.
Our countrymen's Patriotism Must Not
Be Judged by Sectional Sentiment.

Our countrymen's Patriotism Must Not
Be Judged by Sectional Sentiment.
In an article by r. K. McWoodson
which appeared recently In the New
York Sun on the attitude Of the north
ern and southern white people toward
the colored people as individuals and
as a race and whether the colored man
should fight for his country In case OF
war the writer says:
1t Is true that the black man Is no
more the pet of the north. There was
a time that he was, but it seems now
that he is the pest of the south and
the puzzle of the north. The southern
ers may not be too nearsighted to see
the black mans future nor the north
erners too farsighted to see his present
condition. But 1t does seem that nei-
Their north nor south has very much
sight when 1t comes to seeing the
black man In the right light. One Is
prejudice blind, and the other Ia color
blind.
The white people Of the south see
too much of him. and the white people
of the north see too little Of him, and
as rule, the white people of the north
Judge the black race by the few they
see In the northern cities. They must
go south to see the black man. We
mean the majority Of the progressive
black men and women. There are
many leaders in the north who are a
strong type of the worth and value Of
the black mans genius.
The white people of the south are
said to love the individual black man
and hate the black race and the north
erners to hate the individual and love
the race And here we find the black
man again between two extremes. The
southerners see too much of him and
the northerners see too little of him.
The first blood shed for Americas In
dependence was by Crispus Attacks, a
black man, in Boston. A question
comes In my mind now: Should black
man shoulder a gun and go to war and
denies him the rights Of citizenship un
der a flag which offers him no protec-
ton. strips him of his manhood by en-
acting laws which keep him from the
ballot box, DISTINGUISHED, segregated
Disseminated against, lynched, burned
at the stake, jim crowed and disarm.
cdr If he fights, and fight he must
for what does he fight?
Mr.. MeWoodson's argument is quite
logical, but the attitude of white peo-
! Die north or south, whether favorable
or unfavorable toward the colored
race, cannot blot out its loyalty to Old
Glory. The Negro win continue to
fight for his country and also fight for
the rights and protection which the
constitution and the flag guarantee to
all Americans without regard to race
color or previous servitude.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1917-03-10
EDITOR JOHN H. MURPHY
GUEST AT LARGE BANQUET
Baltimore Citizens Honor Veteran Pub
Usher and Successful Business Man.
py rRANKLIN r. JOHNSON.

Baltimore. long. unselhsh and
little heralded services that John II.
Murphy, publisher OF the Afro-Ameri-
can, has rendered for racial uplift were
extolled at banquet given at Pythian
Castle, in this city. In February. The
function was given in honor OF Mr.
Murphy by committee Of gentlemen
under the craftsmanship of Captain
George W. Brown, and men b all
walks of life attended, thus showing
the general esteem in which the vet
eran editor is held.
The banquet was most acceptably
served by Caterer Logan jenkins and
began shortly after 8 o'clock. Follow
ing the disposal of the appetizing menu
Attorney George w. f. McMechen was
introduced as postmaster by Captain
Brown.
Chris ]. Perry. editor Of the Phila-
delphia Tribune and president OF the
National Negro Press association, told
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1917-03-10
HELEN HAGAN COMING
WillAppear At Masonic
Hall Mar. rs.

The music lovers of Springfield
are looking forward to the coming
of Miss Helen Hagan on March 25
at Masonic Hall, The Chicago
Daily journal says of Miss Ha-
gan; "A pianist of striking and
remarkable gifts, She has many
merits as performer, all of which
went to make her performance ad-
mirable in the extreme,
The Quincy Wing says: The
genuine surprise of the season, de-
lighting the audience with her rare
ability and charming personality.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1917-03-10
HAMPTON DEFEATS LINCOLN.
University Men outclassed by Students
of Noted Virginia Institution.
nv LAWRENCE A LEE.

of Noted Virginia Institution.
BY LAWRENCE a. LEE.
Hampton, Va.-The Hampton insti-
tute basketball team recently proved
its superiority to the orange and blue
squad of Lincoln university by defeat
ing them by the margin of one point.
Lincoln outplayed the blue and white
machine I'm the first half, but the latter
half proved fatal to the visitors. Time
and again they delayed the game with
no intention other than to get rest.
The Seasiders. as usual, began the
second half with lightning speed. which
was kept up throughout the remaining
part Of the game. At one time 1t SEEM
ed as though the Lincolnites were to
be the victors, but after j. Dorsey
stepped into his position things made
a radical change. During the entire
first half Hampton was unable to cage
a field goal. Edwards made six foul
goals out of the eight chances, while
foul goals during the first half. The
first half ended with the score II to 9
In Lincoln's favor.
The second half started with Gurnoe,
Miser and Pierson as Hampton's fresh
men, while Lincoln substituted Hen
derson for Butler. Captain Edwards
and Gurnoe began to find the basket
in the early part Of this half, and 1t
was all that the Young brothers could
do to stop the Seasiders from scoring.
In the last few minutes Of play Hamp-
ton tied the score.
Owing to the fact that Lincoln had
six men on the court, Referee Thomp-
son called a foul on them. After a
lengthy debate the Lincolnites gave In.
Edwards made the goal, placing Hamp-
ton one point ahead Of the orange and
blue.
The game ended with the final score
% to % In the virginians' favor. Both
teams deserve much credit for the fast
teamwork that was exhibited, but it
is suggested that basketball teams
leave their debaters at home, for the
referees are not always willing to hold
a debate with the captain while his
teammates are getting rested.
Hampton. %; Lincoln. e.
THE LINEUP.
Gurnoe. ...... left forward ......... Butler
Edwards...... right forward .....Summers
(Captain)
Dorsey........... center .........N. Young
(Captain)
Miser left guard ......... .Cruse
Withers. right guard NV. Young
Substitutes.-For Hampton, McLaren,
Paxton and Lawson. For Lincoln. Hem
derson.
acknowledgement Thompson.
Timekeeper-Mr. Atkins
Time of halves-Twenty minutes.
Hampton Field Goals-Edwards. 4; Cur
noe, 2; Dorsey, !.
Lincoln Field Goals-Butler. 2; N.
Young, s; w. Young, l.
Foul Goals-Edwards. 8; W. Young, 8;
Gurnoe, /; N. Young, L
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1917-03-10
NOTICE.

All persons owing bills to the late Dr.
N. B. Ford, are urgently requested to call
upon Mrs. Alice T. Ford. at 1911 E. Jack
son Street and adjust the same.
Respectfully, Mrs. ALICE T. F0Rr,
widow.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1917-03-10
MAYOR EDW. WOODRUFF OF PEORIA


1.-THE little Napoleon is a candidate for reelection
Mr. Woodruff has been successfully elected to the Office
of Mayor for terms 10 years. and is the idol" of Peoria
He has made record which is almost wonderful Dur
ing his of Office Peoriahas made phenomenal pro-
gress from commercial standpoint outsripping every
other city in the morally and otherwise and is i'm
proving rapidly.
Mayor Woodruff is conservative and progressive.
The people for him because he has made good. No
other mayor in Illinois is more highly adored He has
opposition for the nominations signal honor They
are all for Woodruff.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1917-03-10
CARD OF THANKS.

Mrs. Alice 7. Ford and family wish to ex-
tend thanks to the host of friends who so
kindly assisted in the hours of bereave-
ment during the illness and death of the
late DR., Noel Bertram Ford.
Mrs, ALICE T, FORD and FAMILY.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1917-03-10
Sharon Baptist Church Celebration.

Sharon Baptist Church Celebration.
The Sharon Baptist church, Balti
more, celebrated Its thirty-second year
as religious corporation In February
The church was founded by the Rev
DIR. William M. Alexander. who is its
present pastor. DIR. Alexander is wide
~ known as Baptist minister and an
able advocate of home and foreign
missions.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1917-03-10

of the wide esteem In which Mr.. Muir
ply is held as an editor and praised
his work for the upbuilding OF the
Afro-Ameriean. Rev. A. L. Gaines
paid fine tribute to the guest of
honor, reciting bis services for the
race along uplift lines
Warner Il. McGuinn told of the hos
tility of the daily press when 1t comes
to publishing the bright side of the
race, pictured the trials that fall to
the lot of a race editor and declared
that the guest of honor had blazed the
trail In chronicling events Of racial
moment.
DIR. Ernest Lyon declared that the
guest of honor had always appealed to
him because of This intense love for
liberty and hatred of all oppression"
Rev. George #. Bragg told Of his long
association with the editor of the Afro
American Ledger and said he was &C.
quainted with his aims and ideals.
Rev. II. w. s. Thomas in well re-
ceived address praised the work Of the
race press and said that editors bring
to the front things needed for the peO-
pie.
In an address punctuated with good
stories DIR. w. A. Sinclair Of Philadel-
phia praised the work of the editor and
told of two recent attempts to get Mr..
Murphy to accept iattering positions
out of the city.
When Toastmaster McMechen intro
- h. fnn hr, G.
greeted with flattering ovation.
After asserting that he thought that
he hardly deserved all of the good
things that had been said about him
Mr.. Murphy advised his hearers to
work for community and racial uplift.
II am afraid that many Of u.s." he
went on to say, think because we are
colored that we have no civic RESPONSE
bilities. considering ourselves a thing
apart in the community. would that
all of us would consider ourselves a
part of the community and work to-
ward racial and general betterment.
We must get behind our professional
and business men and adequately sup
port them. In this room there are
enough brains and capability properly
directed to shape the destiny of the
race In Baltimore. We must work for
the larger things, and then we will mer-
1t general confidence"
Musical numbers were furnished by
Rev. Charles Il. Stewart, Mr.. Howard
D. Brent. Mr.. Ernest Purviance and
Mr.. John w. Brown. At the eonclu-
sion of the speechmaking DR.. Lyon pro
posed toast to the president of the
United States.
DIR. W. A. Sinclair, Chris ]. Perry
and Henry Freeman, the latter OF
Washington, were among the out of
town guests.
During the twenty years that Mr..
Murphy has published the Afro-Ameri-
can Ledger he has succeeded in putting
it In the forefront as to reliability and
influence. Born in Baltimore Dec. %
1910, he received his education in pri-
vate schools. He served in one of the
Maryland regiments during the civil
war and later entered business here.
He is widely known in the Masonic
fraternity, having served as imperial
potentate of the Mystic Shrine. He
has been one of the most active laymen
of the A. M. &c. church in this country
n
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1917-03-10

Pittsburgh Church InstalIs New Faster.
The Monumental Baptist church,
Pittsburgh. began a series of special
meetings in connection with the In
stallation of its new pastor. the Rev.
]. II. Watkins. on Sunday. Feb is. to
continue until Thursday evening.
March I. The aim of the congregs tioA
is 10 raise $1,000 for building fund par
poses during these meetiAgs.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-30
Russian Pronouncemenf
Bloro to Allied Hopes
For Peace Agreement

London, May 2e.--The reported dehni-
ton by the organ Of the Russian Coun-
ell Of Workmen's and Soldiers Dee
gates of the phrase "no annexation Is
a blow TO hopes held here and IN other
Allied capitals that an understanding
on peace would be reached on the basis
Of the terms previously stated by the
Allies.
These terms were recently REDEEMED
by Premier Ribot Of France to mean
mo conquests and no covetousness'
hut he declared that the restoration 10
France of Alsace-Lorraine, seized by
Germany in 1870, and territorial
changes necessary to insure that Ger
many would not again be tempted to
break the peace did not come within
this definition. France. he said, would
never consider a peace that did not
bring back to her Alsace-Lorraine.
The Russian formula, as defined, re
jects this definition and leaves Russia
apparently at odds with her Allies.
France has demanded, and has been
promised By the other powers. that the
present war should not be closed with
out reparation for the wrongs commit
ted in 1870.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-30
French Socialist Party
Promises to Join in
Russian Conference

Paris, May 29.-The decision Of the
French Socialist party to associate It
self with the Russian Socialists who
have called for plenary conference of
the International Socialist organiza-
ton has been communicated formally
to the Council of Workmen's and Sol
diers' Deputies in Petrograd. The fol
lowing telegram was sent TO the council
to-day by MN. Moutet and Cachin, the
two Russian delegates who were sent to
France to explain the Russian position
We announce 10 you with JOY that IN
national council, after the explanations We
have given, the Socialist party OF rance
has unanimously accepted the invitation
we brought 70 take part in the interna-
tional conference convoked by the nus
sian revolution for the purpose OF indicat-
ing the conditions of a democratic peace
upon the basis fixed by you.
Having faithfully and happily conveyed
your message 10 French Socialism. the lat
ter assures you that il is entirely with you
against wars Of Imperialism for the re-
constitution OF the Internationale; for the
defence Of the rights Of peoples and OF
the liberty Of nations.
We do not doubt that there will be
double effort on your side-of the inter-
nationalsts and the military-which can
bring Us 10 common end
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-30
Senate Accepts Food
Bill Passed by House

Washington, May 29.-Considerable
progress was made by the Senate to-
day toward passage of the Administra-
tion food survey and production bill.
Early in the day the Agriculture Com
mittee substituted for the measure the
Senate has been considering a similar
bill, which already has passed the
House, thereby paving the way for
prompt final enactment.
Into the House bill the committee
had written an amendment by Senator
Poindexter to penalize the storage of
food, fuel and other necessarles with
intent to corner a market, with pro-
vIso by Senator Kenyon exempting
farmers and other original producers.
A motion by Senator McKellar strlk-
ing from the bill the provision for the
eradication of insects and plant dis
cases injurious to agriculture was
adopted By the Senate without rec
ord vote. Another proposal by the
Tennessee Senator to reduce the ap-
propriation for seeds to be sold TO the
farmers at cost from S2,5O0,0OO to
81 100000 was rejected.
During the debate Senator Sherman
criticised the activities of the Council
of National Defence. He said he did
not question the councils motives, but
thought il was interfering with the
general welfare of the country by It's
orders in many cases.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-30
LUof Denies Asking
u. S. to Bar JerUs from
Mission to Russia

Rumors which have gained wide cir
culation in Jewish circles in this coun-
try that President Wilson had been
asked by a member Of the Russian
government not TO appoint jew 20
the American Mission to Russia, are
officially denied by Prince Lvoff. the
Prime Minister, in a statement to the
Petrograd correspondent of the Jewish
Daily Forward" The correspondents
report says:
prime Minister Prince Lvoff has
authorized me to refute categorically
all rumors tc the effect that the gov
ernment of Russia or any of the min
listers or their authorized representa-
tives have in any way or manner tried
10 influence President Wilson not to
appoint a member of the Jewish race
on the American Commission TO Russia.
These rumors. the Prime Minister said,
are a malicious fabrication; neither he
nor his colleagues have ever acknowl-
edged national distinctions, particu-
larly since they became representatives
of a revolutionary democratic govern
papf -
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-30
Lower Prices for Foodstuffs
Will Be Hoover's First Effort
Plans Special Boards to Reduce Cost of Living by
Shortening Road from Producer to Consumer
Drive Will Begin on Grain, Flour, Meat and Sugar

food problem can be solved with a
minimum dislocation. Sterilization OF
prices. he believes, can be accomplished
by lubricating the channels of distribu-
tion. Representatives of producers.
millers. grain dealers, wholesale deal
ers and bankers have told him they are
favorable to measures proposed.
Many Offer to Help
Offers Of volunteer service to the
administration continue to pour into
Nr. Hoover's Office. Virtually every
occupation and industry is represented.
"The actual number of workers re-
quired for the central administration
said Mr.. Hoover to-day, "will not be
large. but when Congress acts will
ing and superior staff of assistants
should be at the administrators COM
mand. Since the food administration
is to use all existing agencies con-
cerned with its work. and will try to
bring in all the men and women or
the country associated with food dis
tribution and consumption, the actual
number CT Americans taking part IN
the administration will be very large.
During the preliminary period a
careful survey is being made of all
the offers, in order to bring into SER
vice those most needed now. So COM
plete are the problems and so wide
spread is the range of possibilities that
all those who are willing seem likely
to be able to render some service
sooner or later"
To carry out his idea of the great
est possible decentralization of the ad-
ministration, Mr.. Hoover will give to
state food organizations the names OF
all volunteers who cannot be used by
the administration.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-30
Henderson Appointed
For Mission to Russia;
Barnes Joins Cabinet

London, May 29.-lt IS officially an
nounced that Arthur Henderson, men,
Der of the British Cabinet without
portfolio and of the War Council, has
undertaken an important government
mission to Russia, and that George
Nicol, Barnes. Minister of Pensions,
has been appointed member of the
War Cabinet, without portfolio, during
Mr.. Henderson's absence.
Mr.. Barnes, who now enters the War
Cabinet as the representative of labor
in place of Mr.. Henderson, has, since
August, 1914. been strong advocate
Of the vigorous prosecution of the war
and has used his great influence with
the workmen steadily in that direction.
He lost one son in the war.
Although. according TO the official
statement, he enters the Council tenn
porarily. it is understood il will be
necessary TO appoint a new Pensions
Minister. which may involve further
ministerial changes.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-30
Revolution Brings
Return of Vodka

Petrograd, May 29.-The increase in
the illicit sale of vodka and the gen.
eral wave of intoxication which threat
ems 10 spread throughout the country,
provoking disorders and endangering
tho internal peace Of the country, is
the subject of a stirring appeal TO citi-
zens issued by the executive commit
tee Of the Council Of Workmen's and
Soldiers Delegates.
ave notice an increase of drunken
ness in Petrograd and other parts of
Russia" reads the appeal. at is no
ticeable in the streets, railways, fac
tories and barracks. Vodka readily is
found in the villages of the interior
as well as at the front. An examna-
tion shows that many deplorable events
in the last few weeks were due TO
drunkenness.
Formerly the Emperor encouraged
drunkenness, since il helped TO sup
port the imperial throne. Now the
Black Hundred is trying 10 intoxicate
the country because il wants 70 create
disorders, cause civil war and the re-
turn of the monarchy. Massacres will
follow the appearance OF vodka, vii
lagos will fight with each other and
then the servants Of the old regime
will emerge from their hiding places
and there will be a repetition of what
happened in 1905. The work of the
revolution will be drowned in blood by
the enemies of the people. No one has
the right TO buy vodka or to drink II.
Let it disappear forever with the old
regime
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-30

Washington, May 29.-Reduction OF
the present high prices the consumer
paws for food, it was announced to-
dav. will be one of the first aims of
the new food administration which
will be created, with Herbert c. Hoov-
er at its head, as soon as Congress
masses the governments food control
legislation.
This will be undertaken by cutting
down the margin between producer and
consumer through a system of execu-
tives under the central administration,
each TO study means of shortening the
speculative chain that handles par
ticular commodity. The first staples
to be studied probably will be grain,
-four, meat and sugar.
Price Stability Sought
Stability of prices, Mr.. Hoover be-
lieves, is vital to the successful low
ering of costs to the consumer, both
here and abroad. The executives will
have under them boards, on which
will be represented producer, middle
man and con.umer. Their efforts will
be in the direction of modification of
present trade methods and the stimu-
lation of production.
The system of executive boards will
be one of several divisions into which
the administration will be divided. One
duty os the executives will be to ad-
wise on Allied purchasing, which Mr..
Hoover and government officials hope
will be removed from a competitive
basis when the Allies have established
permanent buying commissions here.
These commissions are to agree on
their minimum food needs for pres
entation TO central commissioner,
who in turn will deal directly with the
American food administration.
Will Survey Supplies
The food administration, through its
commodity executives, will ascertain
1uSt WndJ lnc COuHbiy Noh SP"'N -
food staples, and this will be balanced
off against the Allied demands. If
stocks available for export do not reach
the Allied requirements, the Allied
commissioners will settle among them
selves their apportionment.
Emile Level, food expert with the
Permanent French Commission here.
presented Mr.. Hoover and Secretary
Houston to-day Frances food needs for
the next few months. NJ. Level will
make all French food purchases in this
country until a permanent arrange
ment is made among the Allies. When
that is done he will represent France
on the Allied Food Purchasing Com
mission.
The food administration. it was said
to-day. will take up its work deter
mined 10 adopt no irretrievable meas
ures. Mr.. Hoover is convinced that
with the cooperation of the people the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-30
Catholics of Germany
Draw Mercier's Scorn

London, May pa dispatch 10 THE
Daily Telegraph from Rotterdam says
a new movement by the leading Rhine
land Catholics, ostensibly designed to
renew relations between the German
and Belgian Catholics. has brought
forth the following declaration from
Cardinal Mercier, prlmate Of Belgium
Catholics over the frontier who have
not found a single word Of disapprovsl
for those who slaughtered people in
Belgium and shot down priests-these
Catholics who for three years have
looked on with folded arms at the
martyrdom OF a people-are now sing
ing hymns OF brotherliness. peace and
fcrgetfulness. But 1t. is our duty TO
press for the restitution Of violated
rights and punishment for the guilty.
"The hour for the exercise OF mercy
car orly strike when wrong has been
righted and when contrition is shown
and penance is accepted.