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The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1919-04-25
CHICAGO COL0REIl
POPULATION NOW
NUMBERS l25,o00

Chicago, Apr. 22.~-Chicago, once re-
ferred to BY it's mayor as the second
German city, has awakened to the fact
that II IL the first Negro city in Amer
ica.
The famous black belt Is belt no
more; it'sga coat Of one color Esti-
mates today hy Negro leaders set the
Negro population Of Chicago at l25,~
600. Two years ago the number was
I25 900.
Demand for labor, high wages and
the awakeninH Of the Negro through
travels induced by the wsr, are given
as causes for the tremendous influx.
Housing and labor problems have
resulted. Labor is regarded as the
lone which may cause trouble, Leaders
Of both Races are endeavoring to solve
the problems before the city's pence Ii
menaced
Negro labor is employed largely By
the packing houses" said Arnold Hill
secretary Of the urband league. '.It il
organized and affiliated with labor
gederations. This probably will pre-.
went troubles which might arise If thu
one race were to offer its services Al
b lower scale
The spreading OF the black belt ha!
been accomplished gradually. There
have been some conflicts, when col
lored families established themselves
but no real racial trouble, However
Negroes have crowded the whites ou
of some territory, 80 that 1t il now al
most impossible to define the 'hlacl
Ibelt.'
!, Negro living conditions have i'm
proved with growth Over 800 Negr,
business men haye their own places
/ Thousands own their homes and th
l old sqaalid quarters have been 70
placed by clean, well lighted street
aRd aaasiy kspt tasiaaiags
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1919-04-25
An Explanation
Regarding the Confusion During the
Blind Boone Recital nj the
| eutfRi NJ c. 81 u

New light has boon thrown on the
alleged segregation ut the X Nj. G. Al.
curing the Blind Boone concert. The
late information il that Mr. John ii
I'ats egseis having d desire 10 help
fsllnsa Boone, bought i block Of seats
III the front center of the hall. Mel
sfpa Bile rlaAna gssaasat 81 sfu Blind
ssnosta asauv of Rev. Parsons knew
ghsst Mr. Patterson had nUugFAt tAsA
seats which ssneousats for their being
unable sn xplain with any degree Of
satisfaction why coloreti people could
mos occupy certain vacant seats. In d
private conversation with Rev Day,
Mr.. Patterson, told how he bought the
tickets just 10 heip out, but he and
his relatives and friends were unable
To u#a thcfn.
We are pleased 10 publish this in
formation, which substantiates Rev.
Parson's claim that no segregation
WAS intended Rev. Parsons has the
confidence of the members of his
church, and the recent publication That
he would be asked to resign proved to
be frame-up BY some dissatisfied
members.
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1919-04-25
EUCLID AVENUE NOTES

All of the services last Sunday were
we'll attended. Rev. upthegroves de.
livered an appropriate and inspiring
sermon at the morning services. The
Sunday school program IN the after
noon was well rendered. Miss Payne
and others who had charge of the pro-
gram are to be commended for their
excellent work
The Eastern cantata by the vested
choir IN the evening was the best ever
given under the direction oil Mrs..
Lewis and was thoroughly enjoyed BY
all.
The play, Trouble III Turkey Trot
Church" was repeated Monday evening
by special request. Mrs. Aidridge,
Mobley, ard Pruitt showed exceptional
ability III the portrayal Of their re-
spectiye characters. All members ag
The play deserve great credit Tor their
splendid work. Ii ii hoped thas shs
play will be given again in NE near
future.
District conference win c0nvsne as
Allen Chapel, April 29s 1919. THE
committee has arranged ! pro@gars,
and reception Cor CO. aasnis1sxs aasa
daaagaasa
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1919-04-25
Murderer Must Pay
Penalty for Blood Deed
lIpE SENTENCE FOLLOWS
TRIAL. or WIFE SLA EN-
Judge e. 3. Alaraiu Directs Verdict Y
tssese i'll Charles Minnr.

In less taaesi one hnar I'M Judge u, S.
Martins common pleas court, Monday
morning, Charles Minor, eoiofed. was
convicted Of first degree murder and
sentenced to life III the Ohio State
penitentiary.
But little Testimony was taken by
sifher side, lhe state represented by
County Prosecutor FL. e. Man and As
aIatant Charles Folkersh and the de-
sendanS By r. r. Nayin and Thomas
Norris. Following the taking Of tes-
timony, the court directed the verdict
which carried wish II ID recommends
tion gor mercy, which saved Minor
from D sentence to the electric chair
Relieving the verdict and sentence
ssghe attorneys for Minor filed o formal
sraetion for d new trial. which was
eoyarruled BY the court.
The crime for which Minor Ia Goa.
agieted was committed last july 3
sysas ms killed his wife, Blanche. ai
,thsir hosne hi i rooning house or
sIakeview Avenue, near Germantown
Street. The wonan's throat was
sIaHhed with q razor and her heat
.heaten with d hammer. The husband
was arrested i few hours later, on
an9osgnationu given by his eight-yeaa.
old aa.za aaar, III witness 80 the arSack
The trial Monday morning was nee
essry asder the law requiring tlis
salaigsg of sestinony in eases where !
defendant decides to plead guilty Il
d gsrss-dagrse Indictment.
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1919-04-25
G. w. b. M. GIVES RASTER
PROGRAM


An Easter program WAS held by the
"a. W p. M. at the residence Of Mrs.
Narciss Johnson, Thursday, April Is.
The exercises were az follows: Scrip
ture reading, Mrs. MARY Taylor; solo.
Jesus Is all the world 10 me- Mrs.
1'hompsoni reading, @The worlds OUT
look Miss Lee, paper, Fer today
Mrs. Elizabeth Alexander; talk by
Miss Maitala Hill, president, on "How
we can got the most out Of Easter
reading, Miss Bridges, ssI.ock on the
field. Al Easter offering of 5000
was sent TO the National. Closing
song. Sand up for Jesus. The nest
meeting will be with Mrs. Anna How
ard, 81 Louie St.--Mrs. +. M. Myers
Secretary.
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1919-04-25
EA9ER STREET NOTES

All services will be held Ut The usual
hours. The morning theme Id, "Tha
Other Cheek
In the afternoon at threg o'clock,
the American Woodmen will camp
with us, and their annual sermon win
be preached by the Rev. Parsons, pas
ton. Of the Norwood Ave. Christian
Church. This ii the first annual occa-
sion Of this organization, and they ara
looking forward with great anticipa~
tions for favorable results from this
service. The public has cordial in-
vitation TO be present and worship
with US.
Mr. e. T. Banks, the fighting sec
retary," will address the congregation
Sunday night, and we are looking for
ward to a large audience. Mr.. Banks
has been making an itinerary of the
city, speaking to hundreds Of people
who are eager to hear his message. A
cordial invitation is extended ID all.
Our prayer meeting and claaa meet
ings viii be held every Wednesday
night. Members are urged to snees
their leaders, and assist in making the
mid-weck meeting what it should be.
Will you be there next Wednesday
night
Remember, stranger, you are made
welcome at Eaker Street Church.
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1919-04-25

The following article was sesls q
The Dayton Journal by q citizen VI
Xenia,
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1919-04-25

E. T. Banks to Speak

The first Of series Of religious
meetings for men and boys, viii be
held at Euclid Ave. A. M. 81. Church,
Sunday afternoon at four o'clock,
Z Fighting Secretary" =. 7 Banks will
be the speaker Of the afternoon. Mr..
Banks Ii we'll known in Dayton as i
public spirited man and speaker Of
unauestioneei ability, MIR. Banks was
with the boys 'sover there" and made
quite reputation FOR himself rs
Fighter, although he was sent over as
Ia 'sY's secretary. It II hoped that
there win BIZ q large crowd out to hear
him.
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1919-04-25
FREE ENTERTA INAIENT AND
SOCIAL FOR SOLDIERS


On the night BIZ May 9, IN the audl-
toriun of the Central II M. G. A. at
Third and Ludlow streets, there will
be d free show and entertainment for
the delight and pleasure Of all dis
charged soldiers and sailors,or men III
the city on furlough or pass from any
camp whatsoever Some OF the best
local talent III thn city will appear On
tho program, which viii BIZ short and
isnappy, :s;s :.ss. fl. Of pep pep
IAll soldiers and sailors are requested
to be present and bring company, This
| Is the first Of series Of good times
which the .Y'' has Ii store for the
soldiers and sailors and their friends
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1919-04-25
81. PAUL A. M. u. ZION CHURCH

Services Sunday will be aa follows:
Preaching, lO;45 am. by the pastor;
subject, lie walked with God" SUM
day school, $50 PIN. Preaching, 3;46
pms BIZ ONE of the pastors OF sha
city Christian Hsnsleaysrs $50 pm.
saaehlgg & saFs psls,ss sssbgees, This H.
ID hard old world.
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1919-04-25
American w CONAN
Anniversaf

Sunday afternoon. April 27, Dayton
Camp No. 4 viii celebrate the annl-
versary Of the society ut Eaker St.
Church The program will consist of
the annual sermon and several nsaa-
ical selections. All are invited. All
members snuat be prasassf on tixne.
Services begin at three a'clock.~--E. r.
Marchant. Commander: Harry Gray
son, Clerk.
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1919-04-25

Oscar De Priest, colorad aidaxnaarss.
predicted large additions 10 the Nagra
population Of Chicago ~ srSops axs
aiabandei.
The boys viii come here ID pTaetic&
the trades shay have leagnsd Id ths
service. Many III rhetn Will not hs
content 10 90 back Ia che south d.
Priest said. All they waus Ii 4 fair
chance and an education :
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1919-04-25
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The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1919-04-25
18th Anniversary
Golden Leaf Lodge No. K. OF r.

members Of Golden Leaf Lodge No 20 Of and the
Gem City Palace Lodge No requested 70 be at
2 anniversary of Golden Leaf Lodge their hall Wash
ngon and Perry St. Saturday evening April 26t $50 Oher
Pyshians with credentials invited to be present
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1919-02-08
ALDERMEN, STOP THIS
Help Your Constituents BY Abat-
ing a Nuisance.

The Chicago City Council owes It
to the million Of people who attend
moving picture theaters in Chicago to
put curb on the people who disturb
others in the audience by carrying on
conversations while the play is on
the screen.
These know-it.alls and leather
lunged idiots are to be found in every
theater in Chicago, to the annoyance
Of everybody else.
The Chicago City Council 20 years
ago, on the initiative of Alderman N.
M. Plotke, passed an ordinance pro-
hibiting women from wearing hats in
theaters and thus obstructing the
view of other people.
The smart Alexis laughed at this
ordinance at first-especially the
smart Aleck daily press-but the city
enforced 1t and today It is the rule in
every theater in America.
A good healthy fine for takers dur.
ing acts in Movie theaters would
conserve much wind that Is used now
to annoy respectable theater patrons.
~
Henry Stuckart is the choice Of
thousands Of Democrats for mayor Of
Chicago.
%cgA
r. c. McWhorter, the popular presi.
dent Of the Acme Box Company, has a
host Of friends in Chicago who would
like a chance to vote for him for
Mayor or some good Office, where his
splendid executive abilities could be
of service to the people.
Richard Francis Condor, the popular
chairman of the Elks Membership
Committee is confident Of adding 5000
new members to the rolls of the organ.
ization this year.
The Home Brewery 10 not only Chi
COS youngest brewery. but II Is one
Of her most successful. No brewery
in the United States ever achieved
success in such short time as the
Home Brewery. Its beer already has
a reputation among the lovers of good
beer az being par excellence. The
Home Brewery also bottles its beer
and case can be had by calling UP
Humboldt observation-disclosures.
~a~
William o. Hawkins, manager for
the big coal company of Richards &
Sons, is one of the most popular and
wide awake business men Of the city.
He Is a leader in the trade and all
who have had business dealings with
him respect him.
Ascher Brothers, the we'll known
moving picture theater owners, have
purchased the old Inter.Ocean build.
ing at Dearborn and Monroe streets
and will erect q magnificent theater
on the site. II will seat 5000 people
| and will be the second largest theater
in Chicago-the Auditorium alone ex.
ceeding 1t In size.
The strongest Democrat in the field
for the nomination for City Treasurer
next spring is Joseph Rushkewicz, the
present popular Assistant City Treas
urer. Mr.. Rushkewlcz has the good
will and esteem Of all factions of the
Democratic party. stands high in the
business community and is respected
by every class of voters.
~>
! Judge ID. 4. sullivan has made a
honest, dignihed and able record on
the bench.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1919-02-08

Alfred B. Horder. the well known
stationer, is . veteran Of the Spanish
American war and one Of the vstsrs
ans OF Chicaso's crack First Rsgi'
mont He b popular In the busiasss
world.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1919-02-08

Thomas ]. Webb Coffee, sold In
cans at 80 cents per pound, is the
housewives standard for excellent
quality. It is the coffee that IL popu-
lar with everybody who has ever used
it.--Adv.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1919-02-08
BUSINESS TOPICS
Care of the Feet.
The IeGrand Foot ParIor.

The lie Grand Foot Parlor. located
for many years at 1914 North Clark
street, has removed its establishment
to new and larger quarters ut 1886
North Clark street. where better facili.
ties for chiropody will hs had. The
present excellent serNs.e will also be
greatly improved.
Madame Florencia A. T. Powella-
Grier. who owns The lie Grand Foot
Parlor at 1886 North Clark street, has
for her patrons the best people on the
North Side. She 10 the original Dis
coverer OF Comparative Scientific
Bloodless Chiropody. The Le Grand
Foot Parlor has been at 1914 and 134S
North Clark street for over ten years.
Madame Powella.G rier, M. c., s. c.,
Doctor Of Chiropody. successfully
makes sore feet good. Sore feet are
made Good Feet at the lie Grand Foot
Parlor, 1886 N. Clark street. Tele-
phone. Superior 699l,
Out OF Focus.
II you have head aches your eyes
are possibly out OF focus.
II your eyes smart and burn or the
movies blurr, your eyes are out Of
focus.
II the letters run while you are
reading or II you don't see all things
clearly your eyes are out of focus.
II your child 10 pale and nervous
a nj n
focus.
Buck q Rayners main store at
State and Madison has an expert who
will gladly examine your eyes with.
out cost or obligation and frankly
tell you II you need to wear glasses
or not. Those of our readers who are
now wearing glasses are invited to
have their eyes examined free and
they will be told II any Improvement
can be made. This service is entirely
free.
Thomas ]. Webb Coffee. sold In
cans at 80 cents per pound, is the
housewives standard for excellent
quality. It is the coffee that IL popu-
lar with everybody who has ever used
it.-Adv.
Alfred B. Aorder, the well known
stationer. Ia . veteran of the Spanish
American war and one of the vster.
ans Of Chiosso's crack First Rcd
mont He b popular In the business
world.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-08-16
OF APPLETON
REGARDED HOPEFUL SIGN
American Alliance Of Labor De
clares New Federation Head
Progressive and Democratic.

NEW YORK, August 16.-The cleo
ton of William A. Appleton as pres
ident of the International Federation
of Trade Unions at the recent con
rress of that federation in Amster-
dam. Is characterized as hopeful
sign by the American Alliance for La
Dor and Democracy in a statement Is
sued here. Mr.. Appleton is described
in this statement as constructive, pro-
gressive and democratic.
For years, says the alliance. MT
Appleton has been secretary OF tne
General Federation of Trade Unions
in England. In 1917 he visited the
United States as head of a delegation
representing the General Federation
of Trade Unions. Pointing out that
Mr.. Appleton was nominated by Sam
uel Gompers to head the international
labor movement, the alliance state
ment adds:
MIR. Appleton always has been
stanch friend of the American FED
Grafton Of Labor and an ardent al
mirer of it's policies and achievements.
More than any other European leader
of labor, he thinks in accord with
Samuel Gompers. During the war Mr..
Appleton was tireless in his work for
victory.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-08-16
lI7TILESI0R!E!s
%rbEDTIME
BY THORNTON w. BURGESS.
Copyright. 1919, By T. W. Bursess.)
Peter Saves a Friend.

Peter Rabbit sat in a thicket OF
young trees on the edge of the Green
Forest So far as he knew he was
all alone. 1t was very quiet there
and it wasn't long before he was
doing. Now. Peter is light sleeper.
as all little people who never KNOW
when they may have to run for thelr
lives must be. By and by he aWoke
awake indeed. Something had waKeneu
him, but Just what it was he couldn I
say.
For a few minutes he heard moth
ing and saw nothing. Then, near the
other edge of the thicket. he heard
a great rustling of dry leaves. For
just an instant Peter was startled
but only for an instant. His long
ears told him at once that that noise
was made by some one scratching
among the leaves, and he knew that
no one who did not wear feathers
could scratch like that
Now who can that be-? thought
Peter. and stole forward very softly.
Presently he saw the brown leaves
which carpeted the ground fly this
way and that, and in the midst OF
them was an exceedingly busy per-
son. just little smaller than wei
come Robin. scratching away Tor
uSdA nv AS'Si nv w $500
picked up something.
His head. throat. back and breast
were black. Beneath he was white.
His sides were reddish brown. His
tail was black and white and the
longer feathers of his wings were
edged with white. 1t was Chewink
the Towhee. sometimes called the
Ground Robin.
Peter kept perfectly still. for it
was fun to watch some one who
hadn't the least idea he was being
watched. Chewink's feet were made
for scratching and he certainly knew
how to use them. For some time
Peter sat there watching. Just as he
had about made up his mind to max e
his presence known and have a bit
of morning gossip he happened to
look out beyond the edge of the little
thicket. There he saw something
red. 1t was something alive, for it
was moving very slowly and eau
tiously toward the place where Che
wink was scratching. forgetful of
everything but his breakfast. 1t was
Reddy Fox and quite plainly Reddy
was hoping to catch Chewink.
Suddenly Peter thumped' the ground
with his feet. 1t was his danger
signal which all his friends knew.
Then he turned and scampered,
erty-lipperty-lip. to a. bramble-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-08-16
SAVED HIS CAPTAIN
IN HEROIC FASHION
Still Another Stirring Incl.
dent. Of American Heroism
in ot-swept Argonne.

The account Of the; experiences Of
an adopted son Of America who left
his wife and two children in order to
traordinary heroism by saving the life
Of his captain and subsequently re-
turned to this country minus an arm,
is another Of the many feats Of hero
ism of the war.
John Messina was born in Catania,
Italy, in 1889. and came to America in
1907. When the United States threw
her hat into the ring Messina was en-
ployed on the Boston elevated system.
He went to Camp Devens in Septem-
Der, 1917, and his unit, the SD Dr.
vision. left this country for France. in
May. 1913. whore it was brigaded with
the British. Less than month after
the arrival Of the s2d overseas, 1t was
sent to the Toul sector for two months
and later to st. Mihiel and thence to
the Argonne forest.
On October I, in the Argonne for
est, the s2d went over the top and the
captain Of Messinas company w hit
by a machine gun bullet, and for eight
hours the captain lay ina shellhole,
slowly bleeding to death. Messina
proRered aid. which the captain re-
fused. and then Messina. who was a
Messina's unit reached its. objective
according to him and was resting
when one OF the ieutenants said, For
Gods sake. some one Of. you boys go
save the captain"
Messina offered to save his COM
handing ofhcer, but the lieutenant
refused at nrst to allow him to go.
but later asked Messina II he would
bring tho captain in alone under the
shell fire. Messina said that he would,
whefeupon the corporal went to the
captain, who at FIRST demurred, but
finally acquiesced.
Messina says he carried the captain
a mile and a half under shell and
machine gun fire., On the way a shell
knocked him down. Messina came to
a wrecked bridge and was compelled
to fix 1t 80 that he could pass with
his captain, the repair work being
done under fire. He said that finally
they met an ambulance and the cap
tain was carried to q hospital, where
the flow of blood was stopped.
Messina said the captains name me
Richard Douglas of New. York. who
Is now at the Embarkation Hospital,
No. East 50th street, New York
city. :,
Messina said that on October 10.
1918, he lost his left arm in the Ar
Eonne. forest and suffered severely
from burns on his left leg as a re-
suit Of being hit by two grenades.