New Britain herald., 1918-08-01

Der of the 10th Cavalry and serving with distinction as United States Mil itary attache in Haiti and Liberia rose to the rank of colonel prior to his re Urcmcnt from active service in the army,
 Gen. Pershing Commends Negroes.
 Negro soldiers are receiving the warmest commendation at the hands of General Pershing for gallant serV- ice under fire on the western front in France, and at least two Negroes, EeCdham Roberts and Harry John son, have been awarded the French CroiN de Guerre for conspicuous acts ot valOr. The opinion may be ven- ture0 that there are in the Negro troops now on the European battle held and in camps at home thou sands Of embryo Roberts and John- sons, needing only an opportunity to eVinCe the same caliber of bravery that enabled these sturdy colored Americans to put forty Huns to n- glorious flight
 Loyalty to Flag.
 Evidences of the Negros loyalty to the Stars and Stripes are not lacking.
 In all the wars for the esta bIish-
 t'C'Ntt'''S'i public. the black man has played a conspicuous and honorable part, from Bunker Hill to CarrizaI In nearly every conflict his has been the first blood that was shed and he has been among the first to make the su- preme sacrifice in defense of the land he is proud to call his own. In the present war, the gallant. First Separate battalion of the District of Columbia was the first to be called to protect the national capital from in- Nasion or damage by the enemy. The Negroes of the valiant 18th New York were in tho first fight lover thcre." White officers who have ever com mandcd colOred troops say they pre- fer them to any others.
 German Propaganda Powcrless
 German propaganda has been pow erless to shake the loyalty of the Negro. The 12,0O0,OCO colored Amer jeans are. to the last man. woman and child, engaged in some form of patriotic activity. In every com munity they have contributed gener- ousy to the support of the United States, to the Red Cross, to the Y M C. A and Y. w. C. A war work and, clH IIt S6CIGldiN OI the treasury mas so gratefully testified, they nave pur- chased most liberally the several series of Liberty Bonds and the War Savings Stamps. Such organizations as the Masonic Templars, the Knights Of Pythias, the Odd Fellows and the Elks have brought from $8O,000 to $250.000 worth of these bonds and single business firm, the North Car n1inn NTj1t11ol ton, of Durham. N C., has so far invested S125,o00 in Liberty Bonds. Benevolent societies and churches have made it d practice to convert their surplus funds into these bonds, splendid support to the Thrift Stamps In Washington, D. C., during the school period, the children of the four divisions averaged $2O0 per week or $500 per month in the sale of Thrift Stamps. Tn two cities, at least, colored business men con- tributed full page advertisements in booming the sale of Liberty Bonds, Stamps and other helpful activities fer the winning of the War.
 The social evil is being reduced to q minimum by rigid regulations and instruction by experts on the dan gers of contact with immoral women. Recreational centors are being es- abolished in the camps, and in the cities nearby. and soldiers clubs, di- reCted by the army authorities and religious agencies, are giving to the men the diversion they need while off duty. Music, foIIl-songs ana 'Spiritua s," classic music, and bands and Orchastras are 10 be found in every place where soldiers are sta toned, These recreationa1 centers are largely under the direction of the Commission on Training Camp A ctivities and local Community Se1v- ice Organizations and the colored men are getting their share of all the benefits extended.
 new agency for the military training of young colored men is to be established about August tst at university. About 200 men will be assembled there from various schools and colleges for instruction in science and tactics. under army officers. After two months or SO, these men will be sent back to their colleges to train others herein. This is to be known as The Studcnt~lnstructors Training Detac chment"
 A speakers bureau. numbering 100 l )r more of the races best equipped men, is now engaged in a vigorous of education, to enlighten he colored people of the country as l o the war aims of the government, ! 70 stimulate their patriotism, where l explanatory statements are needed, , md to indicate how they may be of | he greatest service in the winnings | 0f the war. Every organization, re- 1 igious, educational, fraternal and 1 is represented in this i committee of one hundred" Ad- ! 1resses will be made in churches in i heaters, conventions and everywhere | l nnlOrNA audience nlaN he SSn1nn hlnd l