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The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1918-08-16

past slumhering pcaeefuiness Of our
own country Pictures Of actual bat
Tie scenes are shown. A peculiarly
touching moving picture is shown of
children playing in the war zone
Then comes the warning Of danger, u
hasty adjustment Of gas masks and
a scurrying for safety. Why the
German people believe in the doc
trine, might makes right" is easily
understood when the lecture shows
how, for generations, they have had
this belief taught them in every con
ceigahle way. The Kaiser is seen as
d child his earliest education focused
on war and conquest.
Then comes the call to America to
wake up. And America does awake;
how she prepares, with characteristic
energy, to take her part in this great
struggle for liberty and right is
graphically pictured. Old Glory is
unfurled, the boys have gathered TO
Tilt IOipip, anu iltIil W. III uHtDDhGlS
throb with pride as our boys march
in review in France, where they are
effectively helping to crush the most
inhuman foe Of all times, foe which
spares neither man, woman, nor
child.
The lecture is well worth attend
ing, presenting as it does, clear
view of the causes Of the war, the
war itself, the awful suffering and
ruin IL has caused and what America
is doing to help win it. wake Up,
America was given before an audi
ence Of officials in Washington, and
received the o. X. and hearty com
mendation Of the Committee on Pub
lie Information, AS well as other high
officials.
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1918-08-16
Frank B. Willis
Wins Republican Nomination for Governor
Ills election in November is assured
Editors Conference Pleases.
Pres. Wilson Writes Scott

Presidents ringing utterance in de
nunciation Of mob violence, the ac-
ceptance Of eolored nurses for war
service, and score Of advantageous
plans for the induction Of the Negro
soldiers in technical schools and train
ing camps for officers, followed closely
by this exceedingly cordial letter of
the President, give ground Tor belief
that the Negro American il, during
these days of national emergency and
need, coming 10 be recognized more
and more BY the general Government
as factor of Importance IN the win
ming Of the war.
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DESTROY ERS OF DEMOCRACY;
LYNCH FOURTEEN NEGROES

Aug. II, 1918.
The National Association for the
Advancement Of Go.ored People,
through lis Secretary, John r. shil-
lady Of New York, makes public the
following telegram addressed to Gov
ernor X. O. Pleasant Of Louisiana,
concerning the lynehing Of Bubber
Hall, d Negro accused Of criminal as
sault on the wife Of j prominent at
torney Of Bastrop, La, at that place
on August 7. The Association in
forms Governor Pleasant that both
he and his state have now an oppor-
tunity to show whether President
Wilson'S solemn appeal TO uphold
.aw and keep Americas name with
out stain will be regarded or flouted
III Louisiana. Fourteen Negroes, the
Association says, have been lynched
without Trial in Louisiana since May
a, 1871 she telegram follows:
August IL, 1918.
Hon Il. &. Pleasant, Governor,
Baton Rouge La:
National Association for Advance
ment Of Colored People, speaking IN
The name OF one hundred and twenty
ave branches, three in Louisiana, and
Jhirty-six thousand members, respect
fully asks for information Of press
receiving our news service, what steps
are beng taken by Louisiana author
ties 10 apprehend members of mob
which on August seventh lynched
Rubber Hall, young Negro accused OF
criminal assault at Bastrop, More
house county, taking him from Sheriff
u. M Spear President Wilson III
most emphatic language declared that
al participants in mobs are betrayers
of democracy. You as governor, ano
your state now have opportunity to
show whether Presidents solemn APP
peal TO uphold law and keep Amer
cas- name without stain will be re
gafded on flouted in Louisiana. Four
5een Negroes, lynched without trial,
IS Louisiana's record since May /,
|l9l7. This Association does not con
lone crime, but insists with President
Wilson that its punishment be BY
law and not by mobs.
John r. Shillady, Secretary,
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EAK ER ST. NOTES

Victory after victory il croWning
the efforts Of pastor and people in
the big drive to pay off the new site
indebtedness. Last Sunday the pas
tor, accompanied by Rev. John Ar
mold and the Omega Girls, campaign
ed at Bethel Baptist church, 9r. j.
h. Anderson pastor. They were re-
ceived with hearty welcome and ac
corded every courtesy necessary To
assure their success. Thirty-tiye dol
lars was raised at Bethel which
brought tthe receipts Of the day up
to $I25OO. We wish to thank Dr,
Anderson and his liberal congregation
for their kindness and support
Next Sunday we will campaign at
Zion Baptist church on Sprague ST,
DR., r j Smith, pastor.
Three hundred members of our race
were the guests Of Mr. John II Pat
erson last Wednesday at the N. G. r..
The health and gardening lecture
was rare treat and the future Will
ascertain the amount Of good that
was accomplished. The address Of
Dr. Garland, manager of the Welfare
department, Mr.. Barlow, city man
ager and Mayor SWitzer were well
received and many questions asked
that were eheerfully answered by
these gentlemen.
Following is the program which was
,uccessfully carried out under the di-
.eetion Of Mr.. r. NJ Herst, who is
Identified with the Welfare depart
ment Of the M G. K.
10000 a. m. assembly on the steps
4 building No. 10 and photograph
taken Of the entire group of 300.
1880 Factory lecture, gardening
and play grounds film by Mr.. Har-
desty.
1900 Health Lecture by DR.. Barr.
100 Dinner
200 Meeting with Mayor Switzer,
| City Manager Barlow and Welfare
| Director Dr. Garland.
Mr.. j. II. Patterson and members
of the staff Of the N. G. Il. will live
long in the memory Of all who were
present. May the Almighty God
crown their efforts with success.
All services will be held at the
usual hour Sunday Rev. Hill will
preach for us at the morning serv-
ice and at night we will witness the
film Wake Up, America The lee
ture will start promptly at s o'clock
and all who wish to get desirable
seat are urged to be on time. This
courtesy is extended to US through
tie kindness Of Mr. j ILL., Patterson
who is interesting himself IN the race
and its progress. We hope TO have
q packed house to witness this film
and show our appreciation Of Mr.
patterson's kindness.
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PASTOR GRANTED VACATION

Rev. Fl. H. Upthegrove has been
relieved by his congregation for a
period Of two weeks. During this
time the regular morning services
will be il charge Of Father Coleman,
while the evening vacancy will be
filled BY a Wherefore student. Sum
day School at 9:3O as usual. The
members of Euclid Ave. church ex-
tsnd most hearty invitation TO all.
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chine gun jammed three times, was
partly disassemhled and cleaned under
fire, continuing IN action throughout
the engagement.
One team fired fourteen clips when
the gun jammed Reporting this to
Lieutenant Shaw they were ordered
70 clear the jam. While under in
tense fire Of artillery and machine
guns they coolly dismounted the gun,
remounted it and continued firing
until ordered to cease The fire of
his machine gun section was doubt
less wholly unexpected by the enemy
and this fact coupled with the etfec-
i've fire laid down was chiefly in
strumental in causing the withdrawal
of the enemy.
There were instances Of individual
bravery during the action. Private
Howard Gaillard with small rapid
fire piece was unable from his posi-
|tion to get good fire to bear upon
he advancing enemy groups, 50 he
gsoolly and with entire disregard OF
danger, mounted the parapet, and
while enemy bullets were flying
around him, fired his rapid fire piece
from the hip, first ut one group and
then at the other privates Smith
field and Jones and George Woods
are especially mentioned for their
GOODNESS in the face Of violent she'll
ing when they dismounted the ma
|chine guns and then re-assembled
them and continued firing until the
close Of the action. Lieutenant K,
G, Crane was In command OF the
group which received the brunt Of
the enemy fire which, besides the bar
rage, added a heavy fire Of large
minewerfers, There was no finch.
ing; the group always worked under
perfect control, keeping al! combat
posts manned though three men were
knocked down by the explosion Of
shells. Others commended for cyur-
age in the race officers are Corporal
Frank Harden, Private II. d. Brown,
Corporal Bean, Sergeant G. A.
Morton and Private Sanders.
From the elaborate artillery prep
aration, the size Of the box barrage,
and the extensive front occupied, the
coup de main attempted by the enemy
was clearly intended to be oil rather
extensive scale.
Whatever may have been the object
Of the attack it was successfully frus.
trated. No enemy party succeeded in
getting within assaulting distance OF
any part Of the line except at one
point and they were quickly pressed
back and then driven off The shell
torn condition of the ground tells Of
the ferceness of the action That the
enemy suffered considerably in cas-
ualties is not doubted, as some Of
their groups pushed close into the
machine gun fire, but as their men
fell they were carried off. The cas-
| sualties on our side were small and
lnone Of them serious.
The chief Importance Of the action
was in bringing this American unit
l for the first time under fire and dem
onstrating the steadiness and fighting
ability Of the mex.
l
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1918-08-16

In recent civil service examina-
ton for temporary nurse ii New
York City, Leila stubbs Proctor, Of
Provident Hospital, Chicago, stood
first on the list. Mrs. Proctor was
formerly member Of the visiting
nurse force Of Dayton.
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Especial to The Foruml

Washington, d. c., Aug. 7.-Presi-
dent Wilson is greatly pleased with
the conference of colored editors ana
other leaders of thought and opinion
among the colored citizens Of the
country, held short time ago IN this
city. The report of the conference
has been published far and wide and
the proceedings have attracted a
larger measure OF attention than the
report of any similar gathering Of
colored men since emancipation.
In recent letter, the Chief Execu-
tive of the Nation plainly indicates
his deep interest and genuine salts
faction with the meeting and its sue.
cessful outcome, as we'll as with the
practical results that have accrued
from the frank and unhampered IN
ferchange Of views as to how the. 12,-
100000 Negroes of the country might
most effectively aid America to win
this righteous war for freedom and
worldwide democracy. The Presi-
dent feels that the problems consid-
cred by the conference were grave
and weighty," and he is cheered by
the thought that the whole state of
feeling throughout the country will
be helped by that broad spirit Of
patriotism which dominated the CON
ferees in their calm, dignifed and
high-purposed deliberations.
In no uncertain terms, the presi-
dent warmly commends the colored
representatives of the press for their
timely emphasis Of national unity on
the vital issues involved in the wal
and applauds the inspiring example
sat by them for all Americans who
have at heart the welfare of the ma.
tion in its present crisis. The full
text of the Presidents letter to the
chairman Of the, conference follows:
Presidents Letter on Spirit of the
Conference
Inc Whlte mouse,
Washington, D. G.
July 81, 1918.
Dear Mr.. Scott.
Your letter of June Goth has been
called to my attention, and | am both
interested and pleased with the re-
port it gives of the meeting held IN
Washington by leaders Of thought and
opinion among the Negro citizens Of
the country.
The problems considered by the
conference of special Importance to
the people whom they represent, are
grave and weighty, and the whole
state Of feeling throughout the coun-
try will be helped by the frank and
calm consideration given to these mat
tiers.
IN the meantime, it is cheering to
ses that the fine philosophy Of democ-
racy, which is at this time the in
spiration of the geat effort of our
country, was felt and expressed by
these conferees as the dominating
thought which ought to control all
Americans in the present crisis.
Cordially yours,
Woodrow Wilson.
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TO Mr.. Emmett j. Scott,
Special Assistant,

The War Department.
This ungrudging endorsement Of the
Cclored Editors Conference and sin
cere tribute to the loyalty Of the col
ored citizens to the cause held dear
est TO all Americans will hearten the
Negro EcoEss aa over Ehe Land The
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1918-08-16

Who led The delegation of 800 col
ored citizens chat were the guests
of Mr., John II Patterson last Wed
nesday at the National Cash Register
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-08-30
SWEEP FORWARD AND GERMANS FALL BACK
 FIGHTING F|ERCELY
Associated Press Telegram.)

Associated Press Telegram) With the American Army in France Aug 29-Accompanied fleet of tanks and covered by heavy artillery barrage the Americans swept forward early today against the German lines that slowly and reluctantly fell back Juvgny plateau The little operation carried out yesterday by the French and had been merely preparatory which gan at o'clock this morning
 RINK OUT OF LINE.
 The knk had been taken of the line yesterday but termined effort made to advance to any extent. The firing continuous throughout the night both sides the German guns being especially active.
 The rains of the early evening ceased before the ground had been converted into when the orders today moved forward unimpeded.
 GERMAN POSITIONS SPELLED.
 The German positions sheed most vigorously heavy motars and light pieces firing almost point blank we'll by1ong naval gn which searched the positions far and And the infantry advanced then.
 Up the plateau the nfantrymen went toward Juvgny and the little railroad running north and south
 USE ALL HIS SKILL.
 All the skill of General Won Schwerin, commanding the enh guard division being exercised hold the Americans the Sossons Germans from the they would be under the allies occupied plateau extending further toward the east
 Recovering before the day ended from the shack of early attack Won Schwern brought into play his artillery and other desperate effort to check the
 OTHER DESPERATE EFFORTS.
 Equally determined efforts made by those organizations of French divisions the right and left of the Amer Reports from points the line where the Americans ronted by what believed by to be of the deter at point would likely be followed by disaster.
 The to be that yard of territory gained will be bitterly contested and that is not improbable that v ages and other obecves will be subjected the fate of capture end recapure times before their undspud
 AUDIBLE IN PARIS.
 The rapdity with which the made by the Amer cans and French early the day not duplicated the after when the battle settled into strong artillery duel which the both sides fired often at direct targets and unusual ly close range.
 The country which has been the battlefield almost four years
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-08-30
NAVY MEN TO OPPOSE
 RYAN'S AIR PROGRAM

Washington, Aug. 29.-Determined oposition will be made by naval of- ficials, it was learned today, to every effort to consolidate the naval avia- tion service with that of the army under Assistant secretary of War John D. Ryan.
 It would be unwise, in the opinion of naval experts, even to interrupt the separate construction program covering navy machines which now IS resulting in large deliveries each week.
 The ground taken by the navy de- partment is that the work is pro eress under it auspices has been re. ceived so far that any change woult mean unnecessary delay in the pro curement of plans for equipping coas. tai observation stations here anc those planned for foreign points.
 Furthermore, it was explained the tyne of machines used being designed essentially for anti-submarine and ov er-water scouting work, is so radically different from the army models thai their inclusion in the program of tht aircraft production board could only result in the disarrangement of tha' schedule. ..
 All allied experts whose opinions have been sought in the matter hav' declared against the consolidation, I was said.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-08-30
COMPLETE TEXT ON PRO-
 HIB|T|ON LAW ADOPTED

That, after June 30, 1919, until the
 conclusion of the present war and
 thereafter until the termination of
 demobilization. the dat of which shall ibe determined and proclaimed by
 president of the United States. for
 the purpose of conserving the man.
 power of the country and to increase
 efficiency in the production of arms.
 munitions. ships. foods and cloth ing for the army and navy, 1t shall be unlawful to sell for beverage pur-
 poses any distilled spirits. and dur
 ing said time no distilled spirits held
 in bond shall be removed there-
 from for beverage purposes except for export.
 After May 1, 1919. until the con clusion of the present war and there- after until the termination of demo- Utilization, the date of which shall be determined and proclaimed sby the president of the United States. no grains, cereals, fruit, or other pro- ducts shall be used in the manu- facture or production of beer, wine. or other intoxicating malt or vinous liquor for beverage purposes.
 June go Limit Set.
 After June 30. 1919, until the con- clusion of the present war. and there iafter luntil the 'demobi1zation. the
 date of which shall be determined and proclaimed by the president of the United States, no beer, wine or other intoxicating malt or vinous liquor shall be sold for beverage purposes. except for export purposes.
 "The commission of internal reve- nue is hereby authorized and direct ed to prescribe rules and regula- tions, subject to the approval of the secretary of the treasury In regard to
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-08-30
$90,000 BLAZE
 CENTER MEMPHIS :
 THURSDAY NIGHT

Memphis, Tenn, Aug. 29.-Two firemen were injured and damage estimated at $90,O00 caused here to- night as the result of a fire which gutted the upper floors of the Hall building, a four story structure at the corner Of the Main and Gayoso streets in the heart of the retail dis- trict.
 The building was occupied by the Beasley- Holly clothing company Phil. M. Hall, dealer in women's apparel, and branch of the Blackwell Wylie Book Company of St. Louis.
 Captain Mark P. Conroy of the Salvage corps of the fire department was injured by falling wall struck him. .,
 Conroy was removed to hospital but his injuries were not regarded as serious.
 Damage to stock and fixtures ot the concerns orcupying the structure was placed at $6O,O0O while it is es- timated damage to the building will amount to $30,O0O. .... ! The fire was one of the most diff cult the fire department has had to fight in several years. :. A general alarm was turned in shortly atfer 8 o'clock and not until two hours later were the flames un- der control.
 A four story structure adjoining occupied by F. w. Woolworth & Com pany was threatened on several oc- casions but flames were confined on. tirelv to the Hall building.
 The basement Of the Woolworth I building however, was flooded and 1 some damage caused to stock.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-08-30
NATION WIDE BONE DRY ON JUNE. 30 1919 Senate Recommends Sheppard Amendment Without Roll
 Call. BEER AND WINE IS
 NOT AN EXCEPTION Will Be In Effect Until After the Cl0use of The European
 War.

Washington, Aug. 29-National prohibition moved considerable step forward today in congress. Without a record vote being taken or request ed, the senate late today adopted the leaders compromise on "bone dry" prohibition effective July 1, 1919, and continuing during the war, and until the American troops are brught home and demobilized
 The compromise, an amendment by senator. Sheppard of TeyAs prohibit tion leader, to the $11 100000 emer gency agricultural appropriation bill is expected to remain in the measure under the harmony agreement of "wet" and "dry" factions altho tech nically subject to another vote.
 Passage of This Bill Friday.
 Passage of the bill itself, is planned tomorrow and the measure, will be re- turned to the house where it is ex- pected by prohibition advocates to accept the senate proposition.
 Adoption fthe compromise legis- lation came after today's debated, spirited between champions and op- ponents of prohibition, but with many lIldIhS O1 ldCh Ol lAtClCoC, vacant seats both on the floor and in the galleries because the compromise was regarded as insuing approval by the senate.
 Efforts to materially change the Sheppard substitute were futile.
 All Voted Down.
 Amendments to advance and defer the effective date and to extend the time for it's operation against beer and wine were overwhelmingly de- feated, without record roll calls.
 That there was any agreement among the leaders against having record votes was denied by Senator Sheppard and other advocates and al- so opponents of prohibitory legisla- tion.
 The general understanding it was declared, extended only to support ot the compromise amendment, and to avoid obstructive debate or parlia- mentary tactics.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-08-30

in clearing the enemy from the small bit of ground remaining to him west and south of the river within the an gle created by it's course.
 Bapaume has virtually been sur rounded for several days, British pat rols having been in it's western out skirts and it has just unofficially been reported to have fallen.
 Battle Continues.
 South of Bapaume the battle con tinues:
 This afternoon the British were east of Mauripas and Combles while Ginchy and Guillemont have been stormed and captured.
 The British are pushing on.
 The defeats of the last two days and the continual hammering seem to have led almost to open mutiny in some o1 the German formations. The 214th German division is especially mention ed in this connection. One officer of this unit said his men absolutely re. fused in g body to fight and he per sonally shot ten for their refusals He added that even that did no goot for, as the officed said. "They were absolutely hopeless" He therefore surrendered himself to the British.
 Germans in Panic.
 The officer added that when hii men learned they were opposed by the Canadians the Germans almost 1tarted pauac: #