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THE FORUM CHAS. W. BYERS CANDIDATE FOR COUNTY CLERK. JOHN B. HARRIS Chas. W. Byers, candidate for the Republican nomination for County Clerk, was born in Woodside Township 31 years ago. When five years of age he moved with his parents to a farm in Pawnee Township where he resided until he married and began teaching school. Mr. Byers (being a conscientious and earnest worker) taught several terms of school very successfully in the same townships in which he lived and was at the end of each term tendered the same school for the next year. After moving to Springfield eight years ago, Mr. Byers clerked during the summer months or vacation, and finally entered the employ of Hall & Herrick, which position he held for two years. He became a member of Clerks' Union and had the distinction of serving two terms as President, being also a delegate to the Federation of Labor; although he has not been actively engaged in clerking for four years, he still carries a card. Four years ago when Edgar C. Pruitt was elected County Superintendent of Schools Mr. Byers received the appointment of assistant, which position he held until a short time ago when he received an appointment in the state house. While Assistant County Superintendent his courteous and obliging manner made him many friends who have prevailed upon him to run for County Clerk. He is well qualified for the office he seeks, being a good accountant and having had experience in official reports and records. Br. Byers has always taken a prominent part in the movement for cleaner politics and better government. He does not hesitate to take a stand and lend his support for what he believes to be right. He is a man of ability and highest integrity and has the esteem and confidence of all who know him. He believes that a public office belongs to the people and that a public officer is their servant. His ability and his experience in public service eminently qualifies him for the position he now seeks and his well known determination in anything he undertakes and the thorough preparation he has made for the coming campaign will make him a formidable candidate. Dr. J. H.Magee will hold quarterly meeting at Danville tomorrow. "Be ye doers and not sayers only." MORTUARY. MRS. ANN ASCOTT Mrs. Anna Scott, who died at her home Sunday at 11 a.m. was an old resident of this city. The funeral services were held Tuesday, Aug 2:30 p. m. from St. Paul's church. Rev. T. Price conducted the services. Interment was made in Oak Ridge cemetery. MARRIAGES. CLEM-HUBBARD Miss Hattie A. Hubbard, a teacher in the Sumner High School of St. Louis, Mo. was united in holy matrimony to Arthur Clem of this city on last Wednesday in Chicago. Mr. Cem is a progressive young man and upon visiting the interesting and attractive young 'Latin School Marm' soon learned how to decline the word, "Amo." As a reward for having learned such a beautiful declension, he went to Chicago and brought back the work complete—love. The bride and groom will reside at 930 S. College. All wist them many joys. Business League Next Thursday evening the Negro Business League will meet at 8 p.m and the delegates will report as to the New York session. Every business man should be present. Woodriver Session The Woodriver Baptist Association convened this week in Decatur at Antioch Baptist Church. The session will close tomorrow. A number of delegates from this city attended. Rev. Smalley Returns Rev. Smalley will occupy the pulpit at Grace M. E. Church tomorrow, having been compelled to be absent two weeks, attending the District Conference and the National Negro Educational Congress held in St. Louis Aug. 25 to 28. Rev. Smalley occupied the pulpit at Union Memorial M. E. church in St. Louis last Sunday and preached for Dr. Abbot, who is the pastor in charge. It was an opportunity of which every man ought to be proud. National Negro Edu cational Congress. Held at St. Louis in St. Paul and Union Memorial Methodist Episcopal Churches. FROM AUGUST 25 TO 27, INCLUSIVE. MANY ABLE MEN AND WOMEN PRESENT. The National Negro Education al Congress, which convened in St. Louis last week, is calculated to do much good. Twenty-two states were represented by able men and women. The Convention was called to order by J. Lilas Harris, of Kansas City, Mo., who was chosen President of the Congress. Thursday was a busy day, assigning committees and framing a skeleton on which to work. Welcome addresses were made by the Acting Mayor of St. Louis and Gov. Hadley of Missouri. The response to the Governor's address was made by Dr. Atter way, of Tallahassee, Fla., who was considered the most brilliant and eloquent speaker that the people had ever heard. He held the audience spell-bound. Friday's session was devoted to a hearing of reports from the committees and speeches by the various persons on the program. MATTOON NEWS Mrs. Nickens has returned from Chicago. Supt. Powell is getting ready for the picnic next Monday, Sept. 5th. Mrs. J. P. Cranshaw is at the bedside of her son, Lance, at Moline. Wheatley Club Entertains The Phyllis Wheatley Sewing Club give an entertainment last Thursday. The program follows: 1. Opening Hymn—Blest be the Tie." 2. Duett—Mrs. Oliver and A Hadley. 3. Oration—Miss M. Killion. 4. Instrumental solo—Miss I. Smith. 5. Trio—Mesdames Barnett and Clemens. 6. Solo—Carl Perry. 7. Paper—Mrs. A. Anderson. Grand master Jesse has returned from Detroit, where he attended the grand masters' convention. --- It was indeed, a fine Congress replete with wise counsel and many good and lasting impressions made. Judge Spencer, of St. Louis, a member of the Anti-Tuberculosis Society, delivered an able address on the cause and prevention of consumption. Rev, Dr. Peck of Kansas City read a paper worthy of attention. B. F. Knowles, principal of the East St. Louis High School rhad a highly complimentary paper and was responded to by Mrs. Kinnebrough of Jacksonville,who address was so fine and so comprehensive-almost without criticism-that hers was pronounced the ablest of the convention. "How may crime be minimized among our people" was a subject of discussion Friday. Mrs. S. Utterback, daughter, and cousin, Stella Ward spent last Sunday at Indianapolis, Indiana. Mrs. Mabel Jones has returned to St. Douis. Miss Iva Smith has returned home, after a week's visit in Danville. John Jamison of Springfield, was here last week. Lance Williams, who is ill at Moline, is improving. Miss Credell, of Athens, Ga., left Saturday for Evanston after visiting with Mrs. Askew in Charleston. Mrs. L. Vance and Miss Josie Norton attended the fair lastweek in Charleston. Mrs. M. A. Lee spent Sunday in St. Louis. Aero-Auto Dav The Illinois State this year will be open for business with all exhibits in place on Saturday, Oct. 1st. We will probably have the largest crowd of the week on that day, Aero Auto Day, and Sunday when Bryan lectures, will be nearly as important. THE FORUM A weekly magazine paper devoted to the interests of the whole people. Entered as second-class mail matter February 24, 1904, at the postoffice at Springfield, Ill., under the Act of Congress of March 3, 1879. ROGERS & OSBY - Proprietors One Year ..... $1.50 One Month..... 15c Per Copy..... c OFFICE: 305 1-2 $ Sixth St. Phone Main 998 OFFICE: 305 1-2 S Sixth St. Phone Main 998 THE FORUM'S STAFF E. L. Rogers, Editor and Manager. J, B. Osby, Associate Editor. Hamann, The Printer 3051 So. 6th St. EDITORIAL Saturday, Sept. 3, 1910 The next National Educational Congress will convene at Denver. Colo. In voting remember the men who stand for the highest ideals. Senator Hay has always been held up a model man and a good legislator. The apathy entertained by some people against him will no doubt be removed in time. We hope the people will not overlook the men who stand up for right in the crisis—men who stand for civic righteousness and the protection of all citizens, regardless of race or color. The Forum has always taken the stand for the men and principles that stood for honesty, morality and purer politics and it is needless for us to say that we are not changed. The colored churches, residences, K. of P., Masonic and U. B. F. halls of St. Louis are so fine and so inspiring that we cannot refrain from making editorial mention of them. Also the Sumner High School, a living monument to the posterity of Ethiopia of this edifice, words are inadequate to express. Shall the Republican Party Control the next Congress? Shall the Republican Party Control the next Congress? The "big dogs" have begun to howl and the very foundation at Washington has trembled. What is the matter? The insurgents are about to change the complexion of the National Congress. Can you see the sign? Don't you see the handwriting on the wall? Beveridge and Foraker interpreted it. What is the cause for this seeming effect? The past record of men in power is questionable. They have ignored the wishes of their constituents. Taft and Sherman are now busy explaining the cause for the people's would-be revolt. Shall the Republiicans control the next Congress? --- Mrs. Kinnebrough Wins Blue Ribbon The speech of Mrs. Dr. Kinnebrough, of Jacksonville, Ill. before the National Negro Educational Congress at St. Louis last week capped the climax. She carried off the blue ribbon, and Illinois, the state that always leads, moved up at the head of the class. Dr. Atterway Speaks The speech of Dr. Atterway, of Florida, before the National Negro Educational Congress at St. Louis, in response to Gov. Hadley's address is said to have been the finest in the annuals of Negro history—a masterpiece of literary production, teeming with facts and illuminated with classical eloquence. Rufus Nelson Rufus Nelson, who hails from Chester, Randolph County, Ill., is a promising young man. He is now employed at the State House, under the Secretary of State. Since coming to our city Mr Nelson has married and endeared himself with all who know him. He is a church worker and baritone singer of some note; also a composer of verses to be set to music. In politics he is a staunch Republican and is so recognized in Randolph county. He is a member of the U. B. F. and State Grand Marshal of the order, having supervision over the uniform rank of the order. Mr. Nelson was appointed a delegate to the National Negro Educational Congress which convened at St. Louis last week. He is only 25 years old, being probably the youngest delegate in attendance. He is a progressive young man and believes in elevation and thrift. St. Louis and Negro Enterprise There are many things in St. Louis which are a credit to the colored people of the city and slate. While there is much room for more groceries, restaurants and factories, the drug stores, halls, churches and beautiful residences are monuments to the everlasting credit of the Negro citizens. St. Louis has the finest colored churches in the United States. Union Memorial is by far the most beautiful edifice our people have. St. Paul's is another monument bespeaking the thrift and intelligence of the populace. The Y M C A is also a testimonial to their credit. There is the Sumner High School, the best Negro school in the nation; the K. of P. and True Reformers' halls and the Masonic temple, all pointing to progress and a march upward. Indeed, the people have need to be proud of them. They have many good hotels. The Commercial, the Douglass and the Century are the leaders. PAUL L. DUNBAR'S Complete Life Work for Only $1.75 For sale by E. L. ROGERS, Agent Should be in every intelligent h the land. No poet sings so sweet, no poet is so humurous no Dunbar. While celestial ages shall roll on, of his greatuess shall become know- Should be in every intelligent home over the land. No poet sings so sweet, no poet is so humurous nor pathetic than Dunbar. While celestial ages shall roll on, the glory of his greatuess shall become known Imperial 5 Nats PETER MYL 529 N For Fine Commercial Work HAMANN The Printer 305 SOUTH SIXTH ST. Phone 998 OUR ADVERTISING RATES. 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MUNN & Co. 361Broadway, New York Branch Office, 625 F St., Washington, D. C. The Park Board Elec- tion Frauds The discl:sures of the Park Board election shows conclusive- ly that the most infamous elec tion irregularities ever® kiown exist here in Springfield and Sangamon county, Ivis a shame on the perpetra‘ors and a dis- grace on thy political escatcheon of this city and county, Thiuk of ii! The poll books stolen from 4 electinn districis, Does that show that certain peopie are to be entrusted with the bal- loi? Jadge Murray has, in accord. ance with the findings by the re Count, deciared ihe "New Board” elected, Tis should serve not. ice who are and who not political thieves. Ocher elections have beea stolen in jike manner. H. A. Donaldson’s Final Report as Gen- eral Secretary of the Y. M. C. A. Springfield, Il, Aug. 21, 1910. To the President and Members of the Board—Greeting: And now as the parting of the ways is come, when our pleasant brotherly relations must be cut asunder by the intervention of miles of space, we feel how strong, how hélpful. and en- couraging the ties whieh have bound us in this most glorious of all organi- zations for Young Men. You will find the following an ap- proximately accurate report of the affairs of the Association: The Colored ¥. M. C. A. was or- ganized March 31, 1910, with the fol- lowing as the principals in the move- ment, B, H, Bellamy, Pres.; Chas. A. Brown, V. Pres.; ‘H. A, Donaldson, Sec'y, and G. W. Coleman, ‘Treas. The present membership numbers 80, but an active canvass is being car- ried on by the President to swell the ranks. There is great need of new members. Everybody ought to rally to the President's standard ‘in thi¢ movement, During the six months life of this organization, the sum of $157.25 has been raised without extraordinary effort on the part of the members of the Association: By popular subscription .......8 49,75 By popular collection ......... 28.00 By the June Banquet.......... 47.50 By the Demonstration at Arion MORES eee ns OEE, Ce IS OU By a donation from Mr, Rankin, 20.00 The expenses for the six months, in- cluding the banquet, the hall, rental of quarters, light, ete., totals $127.26. A balance of $29.99 remains in the treasury to date, The Association is pushing forward and doing well under the able leader- ship of our worthy and noble Presi- dent; not only in matters of finance, but also in the social ana spiritual world,/and it Is therefore with much srief and sincere regret that I tender you my resignation to take effect at once. T leave you to enter new fields. May great success crown your efforts here, and I pray the blessing of God the Father to rest and abide with you now and forever more. Respectfully yours, HARRY A, DONALDSON, General Secretary, For Sheriff Wm. Childers WILLIAM H. BOWE-FOR COUNTY TREASURER. sat a — . ee ca _- Breer gates ‘ 3 eet =e ee ek Gree meme W.H. Bowe out for County Treasurer Only Candidate Pledging Him - self to turn the Interest on the People’s Money into the People’s Treasury. In this issue of the paper appears the announcement of William H. Bowe of Springfield as a candidate for the Democratic nomination for County Treasurer. Mr. Bowe is a native of Springfield and is thiry-two years of age. He is well known to the people of the county and is a gentleman of high standing. He is a graduate of the Springfield high sehool of the class of 1895 and the Springfield Business Col- lege. _He was formerly employed in the office of County Treasurer as chief clerk, in which capacity he earned the respect and admiration of the patrons of the office by his strict attention to his dutieg and by the thorough and ae- commodating manner in which he per- formed them. His lifelong record as an employee, both in public and private business, and his unquestioned ability prove him to be the ideal for a public official. His rise in the political world is well illustrated by his success in the Association of County Treas- urers and Supervisors of Assessments of Illinois! In 1908 he was elected as- sistant Secretary of that association. In 1909 he was promoted to the secre- taryship. In 1910, in recognition of his splendid work in the other two offices, he was elected president, the highest office in the gift of the asso- ciation, All of which shows the high regard the county treasurers have for him and his work. Mr. Bowe is a public spirited citizen and a tax payer, is a loyal Democrat, a fearless advocate of what he believes to be the right, and has always taken an active interest in public affairs. He has a wide acquaintance, is well and favorably known throughout the coun- ty, is a competent, capable and courteous gentleman of unquestioned ability, and is thoroughly familiar with every detail of the work of the office. ‘Mr. Bowe has advanced ideas in relation to the duties and obligations of the county treasurer. He pledges himself to pay the interest. on the public funds into the public“treasury, thus saving to the people between $25,000 and $40,000 ‘during the next four years in case he is elected, and to” the institution gf several other re- forms in the conduct of the business of the office. If you are a Democrat and believe that the county treasurer should com- ply with the law of the state of Illinois and turn the Interest on the people’s money into the people's treasury you can give this policy emphatic. endorse- ment by nominating Mr, Bowe to the office of County Treasurer. Holy Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, Fifteenth Street, between Washington and_ Jefferson Streets, REV. J. HW. DOSWHLL, Pastor. Services very Sunday at .... 8:00 p.m. Sunday School at ...-....+....+.2:80 p.m, Instruction Every Wed., at,.,.8.00 p.m. Subscribe for The Forum. We Wire Your House for ELECTRIC LIGHTS on Easy Payments Sell Gas Stoves.. on Hasy Payments Decatur Railway Light Co, 124 So. 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Preaching ....66 0 seseeeeese11100a,m, BO BR Ue. sis ceva ene tes on: BS80 Ds Ms Preaching’ - 000. 02.0.5. 0... 82.00 Dim: eat ie ae ee ae en, Pema Willing Workers, Tuesday...3:00 p,m. Prayer Meeting, Wednesday..8:00 p.m. Sewing Circle, Friday........2:30 p.m. Choir Meeting, Friday....,..7:30 p.m. Mrs. Mollie Medlock, President Willing Workers. Mrs. Felta Thompson, President Sew- ing Circle. Mrs. M. Kemp, Secretary Sewing Circle. Mrs. Bertha Benton, Church Choristey. Miss Willie Pearson, Church Organist. ST. PETER’S A. M. B. CHURCH. 536 Spring Ave. J. T. Morrow, Pastor, Res., Parsonage. SUNDAY SERVICES. Allen Junior League.,...... 9:30a.m. Preaching .......4 seeeeeees10:45 a.m, Class Meetings .............12:15 p,m, Sunday School ............. 2:30 p.m, Allen Senior League........ 6:30p.m, PROMCHING: vii... s 6 eedsas F448 Bom OFFICERS. Secretary Trustee Board—Rev. J. W. ‘Woodford; Residence, 509 E. Wagnor St. Secretary Steward Board—D. W. Me- Murray; Residence, 1209 W. Decatur St. SUNDAY SCHOOL OFFICERS. Carl L. Watkins.......Superintendent Miss Caddie Kelley..........Secretary Res., 848 Colfax St. LITERARY CLUB, Mark Cummings ............President A.D. Cicel ............++++.. Secretary CHOIR OFFICERS, Mrs. E, N. Morrow..........Chorister Miss Corrine Blanton....,.,..Organist WEEK MEBTINGS. Official Board, Monday......8:00 p.m, Prayer Meeting, Tuesday....8:00 p.m. Literary Club, Thursday.....8:00 p.m. Choir Meeting, Friday.......7:30 p.m. Sewing Circle, Friday........2:80 p.m. SEWING CIRCLE OFFICERS, Mrs, Jane King..............President Mrs. Annie Browner...,...,.Secretary The Forum's Staff. E. L. Rogers, Editor-in-Chief and Business Mgr. Address matter for the paper to The Forum, 305½ So. Sixth St. Matters of business or information to E. L. Rogers, Mgr. For Representative Vote For Thomas E Lyon, 45th Senatorial District. Sangamon and Morgan Counies. Notice. 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Preaching every Sunday at...10:45 a.m. and ...7:45 p.m. Sunday School at ...2:45 p.m. Allen Christian Endeavor at ...6:30 p.m. Class every Sunday at ...12:00 noon Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. Eighteenth and Cass Sts. REV. D. W. BLOODWURTH, Pastor. Services, Sunday at ...11:00 a.m. Sunday School at ...2:00 p.m. Evening Service at ...7:30 p.m. Prayer meeting Wednesday at ...8:00 p.m. Grace M. E. Church, Fourteenth and Brown Sts. REV. J. M. SMALLEY, Pastor. Services, Sunday at ..... 11:00 a. m. Sunday School at ..... 9:30 a. m. Evening Service at ..... 8:00 p. m. Prayer meeting Wednesday at ..... 8:00 p. m. Union Baptist Church, Tweelfth and Mason Streets. REV. B. L. IVORY. Pastor. Services, Sunday at ..... 11:00 a. m. B. Y. P. U. at ..... 7:00 p. m. Sermon at ..... 8:00 p. m. Prayer Meeting Wednesday at 8:00 p. m. Holy Communion first Sunday of each Zion Baptist Church. Ninth and Carpenter Streets. REV. A. W. WILLIAMS, Pastor. Sunday Service at ..... 11:00 a. m. Sunday School at ..... 1:00 p. m. B. Y. P. U. at ..... 6:00 p. m. Evening Service at ..... 8:00 p. m. Prayer Meeting Wednesday at 8:00 p. m. New Hope Baptist Church, Eighth and Miller Streets. REV. D. J. TATE, Pastor. Sunday Services at ..... 11:00 a. m. Sunday School at ..... 9:15 a. m. Sermon at ..... 8:00 p. m. Prayer Meeting Wednesday at 8:00 p. m. St. John A. M. E. Church, REV. G. W. JONES, Pastor. Sunday Services at ... 10:45 a. m. Sunday School at ... 2:30 p. m. Evening Service at ... 7:45 p. m. Official Board Meeting Mondays at ... 8:00 p. m. Prayer and Praise Meeting Wednesdays at ... 8:00 p. m. Sunday School Teachers' Meeting Thursdays at ... 8:00 p. m. Choir Rehearsal Fridays at ... 8:00 p. m. Old Time Methodist Church. Nineteenth and Cook. REV. N. GRIFFIN, In Charge. Sunday Services ... 10:30 a. m. Sunday School ... 1:30 p. m. Preaching ... 3:00 p. m. and 7:30 p. m. Prayer Meeting, Tuesday ... 8:00 p. m. SECOND SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH. 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ILLINOIS TRACTION SYSTEM TIME TABLE ILLINOIS TRACTION SYSTEM—CARS leave Springfield: East. North. South. 5:00 a.m. 5:00 a.m. *5:00 a.m. 6:00 a.m. *6:40 a.m. 6:00 a.m. *7:00 a.m. 7:15 a.m. *7:00 a.m. 8:00 a.m. *8:40 a.m. 7:30 a.m. *9:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. *9:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. 10:40 a.m. 9:30 a.m. *11:00 a.m. *12:40 p.m. *11:00 a.m. 12:00 m. 2:00 p.m. 11:30 a.m. *1:00 p.m. *2:40 p.m. *1:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. *4:40 p.m. 1:30 p.m. *3:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. *3:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. *6:40 p.m. 3:30 p.m. *5:00 p.m. 9:25 p.m. *5:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 11:40 p.m. 6:00 p.m. *7:00 p.m. *7:00 p.m. 8:30 p.m. 9:00 p.m. 10:00 p.m. 11:20 p.m. 11:00 p.m. +11:3* p.m. North. 5:00 a.m. *6:40 a.m. 7:15 a.m. *8:40 a.m. 10:00 a.m. 10:40 a.m. *12:40 p.m. 2:00 p.m. *2:40 p.m. *4:40 p.m. 6:00 p.m. *6:40 p.m. 9:25 p.m. 11:40 p.m. East. 5:00 a.m. 6:00 a.m *7:00 a.m 8:00 a.m *8:00 a.m 10:00 a.m *11:00 a.m 12:00 m. *1:00 p.m 2:00 p.m *3:00 p.m 4:00 p.m *5:00 p.m 6:00 p.m *7:00 p.m 8:30 p.m 10:00 p.m 11:00 p.m East. North. South. 5:00 a.m. 5:00 a.m. *5:00 a.m. 6:00 a.m. *6:40 a.m. 6:00 a.m. *7:00 a.m. 7:15 a.m. *7:00 a.m. 8:00 a.m. *8:40 a.m. 7:30 a.m. *9:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. *9:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. 10:40 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 11:00 a.m. *12:40 p.m. *11:00 a.m. 12:00 m. 2:00 p.m. 11:30 a.m. *1:00 p.m. *2:40 p.m. *1:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. *4:40 p.m. 1:30 p.m. *3:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. *3:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. *6:40 p.m. 3:30 p.m. *5:00 p.m. 9:25 p.m. *5:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 11:40 p.m. 6:00 p.m. *7:00 p.m. 8:30 p.m. *7:00 p.m. 10:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m. 11:00 p.m. 11:20 p.m. 11:00 p.m. †11:30 p.m. *Limited. †Sleeper. All others local. NO DUST DIRT SMOKE CINDERS "It is no benefit to have given me something, but it is a benefit to have enabled me to obtain something for myself."—Emerson. J. W. WATKINS CONTRACTOR Cement Side Walksand Cistern Building, Etc. 1007 S. 17th St. Springfield, - Illinois Old Phone 3802 Bell 'Phone: 2156 7th & Adams Sts Office Hours: 9 to 12 Room No. I 2 to 5 P. M. Upstairs. 7 to 9 P.M. Dr. N. B. FORD, PHYSICIAN and SURGEON. special Attention Given Diseases of Women, Children add General surgery. N. W. Corner 7h & Adams, Room I. Springfield, Illinois. Moot Me at Irwin's Park Every Wednesday Night. The Terpischorean Dancing Club has commenced its regular weekly dances. Trains leave Illinois Traction Station at 6:00 p. m., 8:20 p. m. and 9:00 p. m., returning about 11:45 p. m. Round trip only 25c. Trains stop and tickets can also be purchased at Spring and Allen Streets. The dances are bigger and better than ever. Ladies admitted to dance hall free until further notice. Thos. Nix Jack Gray Bert Smith Rennick Vires The pastor and members of St. John A. M. E. church extend a standing invitation to you, one and all, to attend their services every Sunday. Services open promptly at 11 o'clock and you are out by 12:10 p. m. Office Phone 2322 Office Phone Residence Phone 2322 2819—R 3 A Morris Williams Attorney at Law. WILLIAMS' BLDG. 11th and Washington Sts. Springfield, - Illinois For COUNTY and JUVENILE ..JUDGE... G. W. MURRAY Primaries Sept 15th For STATEN 45th Senato Sangamon and N L. L. I Subject to Republica 45th Senatorial District Sangamon and Morgan Counties Subject to Republican Primaries, Sept. 15 S. J. Williams M. B. Appointed Guard in the State Treasury March 9th, 1908. He has held the above named position ever since. He is the first colored man to be appointed to this position from Warren county and the only one of his race to hold the position under the new provisions. Mr. William's formerly lived in Quincy and was active in politics He was a member of Adams county executive Committee in the campaign of 1900. While in Quincy he was twice appointed to positions in the House of Representatives, 41st and 42nd General Assemblies. He moved to Mon- ```markdown ``` MURRAY E SENATOR Morial District Morgan Counties FLINN an Primaries, Sept. 15 mouth, February, 1901 and purchased property valned at $4.000. He took a very active part in the campaign of 1908 and was largely instrumental in carrying Warren county for Governor De neen. He is very conscientious, a member of the Baptist church, well versed in sacred and secular literature, an easy going conversationalist and a fluent speaker before the public. Mr Williams is one of the finest political campaigners we have ever met. Well versed in state and national politics, highly respected by all who know him, has traveled exteosively and can hold any audience he faces on Bible lectures He is a married man with an estimable wife and three promising children. CHAS. S. GIBBS Attorney and Counsellor at Law. NOTARY PUBLIC. Office 223¼ S. 5th St. Rear of White Dental Parlors. Old Phone 1963 Today is Saturday, pay for the Forum. You can always depend on The Forum to stand for principle above all else. DRESS AKING MRS. E. L. ROGERS 1505 South Seventeenth Street FOR RENT-One 6 room house at 14th and Adams sts. Apply at 318 N. 5th st. 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Meets every first and fourth Wednesday night at Masonic Hall, 119 North Eighth street. St. John's Chapter No. 2, H. R. A. M. Meets every third Wednesday night at Masonic Hall, 119 North Eighth St. THOMAS DONNIGAN, Sec'y. Ivanhoe Commandery No. 3, Knights Templar. Meets every fourth Friday night at Masonic Hall, 119 North Eighth St. WM. NOBLE, E. C. THOMAS DONNIGAN, Rec'dr. Charles Young Lodge No. 103, I. B. P. O. E. Meets every first and third Tuesday at Masonic Hall, 119 North Eighth St. A. Bender, Exalted Ruler. Lincoln Monument Lodge No. 1, G. U. O. O. F. Meets every first and third Tuesday at Thirteenth and Madison Sts. GEO. ROLLINS, N. G. JOS. DOUGLAS, Sec'y. Golden Gate Temple No. 2, Knights of Tabor. Meets every first and third Monday at Masonic Hall, 119 North Eighth St. F. H. HART, C. M. THOMAS WARRICK, C. S. U. B. F. Meets every second and fourth Tuesday at Masonic Hall, 119 N. Eighth St. BENJ. LUCAS, W. M. William Cansler, W. Secretary. Capitol City No. 12, K. of P. 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IF you live off the lines go to the nearest point and travel on the Greatest Electric Road in the World. Ask your Agent about Rates, Service, Etc. THE Engineers have given assurance the McKinley Electric Bridge will be ready for interurban service at that time. You can no direct from your home to the heart of St. Louis, but— "THE ROAD OF GOOD SERVICE" FOR SALE COLORED NEWS PAPERs AT G. E. OUSLEY'S RESTAURANT 819 E. Washington St. J. E. THOMPSON'S 11th and Washington Sts. UNION GROCERY STORE 18th and Cass Sts. J. P. ROBERT S SHOE STORE 1907 E. Capitol Ave. Also Dunbar's Books and other Literature Political Announcement FOR REPRESENTATIVE I hereby announce my candidacy for he Republican nomination for represent- ative in the Forty-fifth senatorial district. THOMAS E. LYON FOR TREASURER I hereby announce myself a candidate for County Treasurer, subject to the decision of the Republican primary, Sept. 15, 1910 CHAS. H. EDMANDS. Jr. COUNTY JUDGE. I hereby announce myself as a candidate for Judge of the County Court of Sangamon County, subject to the decision of the Republican primaries. J. B. WEAVER. FOR COUNTY JUDGE I hereby announce myself a candidate for County Judge of Sangamon County, subject to the decision of the Democratic primary, September 15, 1910. GEORGE W. MURRAY. For County Superintendent I hereby announce myself a candidate for County Superintendent of Schools for Sangamon County, subject to the decision of the Republican primaries, Sept. 15th, 1910. E. C. PRUITT. FOR SHERIFF. I hereby announce myself a candidate for Sheriff of Sangamon county, subject to the decision of the Democratic primary. For Sheriff I hereby announce myself as a candidate for Sheriff of Sangamon county, subject to the decision of the Republican primaries. WILLIAM CHILDERS. FOR PROBATE JUDGE I hereby announce myself as a candidate for the office of Judge of the Probate Court of Sangamon county, subject to the decision of the Republican primaries, H. E.Fullenwider I hereby announce my candidacy for the Republican nomination for Probate Judge of Sangamon county. Harry B. Harts. FOR COLORED NE Charles S. Gibbs, Complainant's Solicitor. STATE OF ILLINOIS, ss. Sangamon County. Circuit Court September Term, A. D., 1910. Robert Oakley vs. In Chancery. Mayne Oakley Affidavit of the unknown residence of Mayne Oakley, defendant above named, having been filed in the office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of said County, notice is hereby given to the said Mayne Oakley that the complainant filed his bill of complaint in said Court, in the Chancery side thereof, on the 27th day of July, A. D. 1910, and that a summons issued out of said Court against said defendant, returnable on the first Monday of September, next, 1910, as is by law required. Now, unless you, the said Mayne Oakley, shall be and appear before the Sangamon County Circuit Court, on the first day of the next term thereof, to be holden at the Court House in the City of BUY YOUR SHOES at our store The wisest man is the one who saves money when he buys. At our Store you not only save when you buy; but you save on your annual shoe bill. We have the latest styles and you want to come in this week and see the shoes for fall. My but they do have 'class to them'. You need never to worry about correct styles if you get Shoes of F. M. Legg D. Schwengels F. Henderson F. M. LEGG SHOE CO. AND RIDE DAD OF GOOD SH Springfield, on the first Monday of September, A. D. 1910, and plead, answer and demur to said complaint's bill of complaint, the same and the matters and things therein charged and stated will be taken as confessed, and a decree entered against you, according to the prayer of said bill. S. T. JONES, Clerk. If you desire special write-ups of social or church affairs, with all details, no condensation, etc., see the manager, as there will be some charges. BUY YOU at our The wisest man is the one who Store you not only save when you shoe bill. We have the latest styles and you w shoes for fall. My but they do haw to worry abont correct F. M. Legg D. Schw F. M. LEGO 125 W. Side Svure Millinery. We are carrying a choice line of hats suitable for all occasions with prices to suit the hard times and the high cost for foodstuffs. We trim hats to your taste. Call and see our supply. MRS, MATTIE TUCKER, 206 N. Fourteenth Street OUR SHOES store saves money when he buys. At our buy; but you save on your annual ant to come in this week and see the "class to them". You need never styles if you get Shoes of engels F. Henderson G SHOE CO. Springffeld, Ill. Building with out Blowing A Trumpet. We wonder if the colored people of Springfield are aware of what is going on within their midst in regard to a certain educational institution. We wonder if they know what it means to this city to have it here. We wonder, further, if they will appreciate it after knowing of its existence. It will be a mighty influence for good if they do. When most men go about starting an educational institution the first thing they do is to get out subscription papers and go on the road begging for money to put it on its feet. All kinds of meetings are held; resolutions are passed in conventions and associations; endorsements are sought of men of influence to prove their honesty; a great amount of advertising is done thru the papers and magazines; the life and educational qualifications of the president are paraded in a ridiculous manner, and a hundred other things are written and spoken to let the people know that such an institution is about to be launched. "Blow ye the trumpet, blow." is their motto. But we have in our midst a man who is known from ocean to ocean, from the gulf to the lakes—a man with an international reputation as a preacher,a writer of no mean ability, an extensive traveler, the master of many things, but especially of theological science and its kindred studies,a man holding diplomas of merit from several of our best institutions, both white and black, whose name and work is known to all the reading classes of people, and whose researches have been used by the United States government as authoritative, building up an institution destined to be of national influence in the formation of character and the better preparing of our future preachers and teachers in our churchs and Sundays schools. It is no other man than the Rev. Ernest Hail, founder and president of "The American Academy of Theology and Letters," the office of which is located at 728 E. Washington st. This man has blown no trumpet, hired no brass band to sound his praises, nor solicited a single cent from anyone to help in the establishment of his institution. Quietly he has gone about his business as tho it were mere play forming course after course, until he has what is now admitted by those competent to judge, the best theological course of any theological institution in the county with but one exception. It is said by one who has knowledge of the schools operated by Negroes for the training of ministers, that his course is so far superior to theirs that a comparison would be odious And his teacher training course is above any we have ever seen or heard of in the country anywhere. We called on President Hall a few days ago for some facts regarding his work and the out look for its success. We were surprised to learn that several cities out of the state are making him substantial offers to have him move his school to their city Now, if other people want this institution we should become interested in it to the extent that this, our own son of Illinois, shall not want for students to keep it right where it is Every one interested in any kind of an education should call on pres. Hall and have a talk with him. He knows the present day needs of our race from an educational standpoint as few of our people know it, and is in a position to advise any one who may want information thereabout. A call and a short chat with him will convince you that he knows his subject and the details of his business. We would advise that all those who cannot attend school at any other time will enroll for the night school coures. For we are sure those who come in contact with President Hall in his work will not go away unbenefitted. Suppose we make the second week in September calling week to investigate the work going on in our midst. We are told by the president that he would leave this week to visit one of the cities that has asked him to locate his school in their midst and that he will not return to the city until the 2nd week in September. Let us call on him when he returns.—Advt. Have Self Respect The disrespectful way in which the average white newspaper refers to the colored man is enough if the Negro had the proper kind of self respect, to make him throw every one he finds in his yard out in the street. But instead, the Negro grins and pays for them with an alacrity which far surpasses his support of his own papers. The colored man has not yet taken seriously enough to the doctrine of self respect. He has not laid to heart what he can do to impress his fellows that he is a man. He does not need to use his mouth to teach this great lesson, but he does need to show his sense. Quit grinning and acting silly everywhere. Learn to be seen, not heard. Pay attention to the way you are treated and spoken to and learn to stay away from places and persons where you are not accorded proper treatment. When you do this and study how to do this like gentlemen and ladies, you will find things growing brighter. Dallas (Tex.) Express. Testimonial Concert at St.Paul's The Testimonial Concert to be rendered at St. Paul's church Monday night, Sept. 12, will be a rare treat, in that the partici pants will represent the best talent from different churches of the city. It is hoped that the event will prove a most fitting climax to Rev. Price's success ful career in our city. Mrs. Carrie Lee Hamilton has charge of the program. Admission. 10c. 2 GEM CAFE 819 E. Washington St. Is Now Doing a Flourishing Business We are striving to work this up to a First- Class Place Ice Cream Served Daily A meal with us will convince you of our superiority---Ladies Specially Invited--- Special attention given Sunday customers and visitors. G. E. OUSLEY, Prop. Patronze the Firms that advertise. Hall For Rent I have a large hall 38x48, convenient for society, church or club meetings. Will fix up hall to suit tenant. JAS. B. BONDMAN. 2204 E. Kansas St. Political. ANNOUNCEMENTS. (Continued from another page.) FOR COUNTY CLERK I HEREBY announce myself as a candidate for county clerk, subject to the decision of the Republican primaries Sept. 15 1910. CHARLES W. BYERS. FOR SENATOR. I hereby announce my candidacy for the Republican nomination for state senator in the Forty-fifth senatorial district. LOGAN HAY. I hereby announce myself a candidate for the office of state senator from the Forty-fifth senatorial district of Illinois subject to the Republican primary election to be held Thursday, September 15: LAWRENCE L. BLANN FOR COUNTY TREASURER. I am a candidate for the office of County Treasurer, subject to the decision of the Democratic primary on Thursday, Sept. 15, 1910. My platform: "The interest belongs to the people." WILLIAM H. BOWE. Y. M. C. A. meets every Sunday at 4 p. m., 8191/2 E. Washington St. B. H. BELLAMY, Pres. E. T. GORUM, Rec. Sec'y. We want your patron- age The Union Grocery Co. Is a new enterprise, opened in the Colored center of the population and guarantees to sell as cheap if not a little cheaper than up town stores. Our service is good. Will you please call or telephone and let us have the next order? We are making places for your high school, business and college girls and boys—see. OUR GOODS ARE FRESH DAILY The Union Grocery Co 18th and Cass Sts. Tel. Old 1849 REISCH BREWERY CO. City Brewery Their Bottle Beer is Fine Bock's Special Can't be Beat Try it! For all kinds of Job work done, by the day or Contract, Call on, or telephone, Oscar Peandrews, 931 So. Pasfield St Tel, old: 4290 Talk of the Town I love my money, but oh, you Labor Day ball. Can't miss it. Mrs. 3. H. Lucas is visiting in Chicago. Something doing every minute at Masonic Hall Monday evening, Sept. 5th. Mrs. E. T. Spil er left Thursday for Chester, where she has secured a school. B. H. Lucas was called to St. Clair county on account of the illness of his mother. Me for the Labor Day ball Monday evening Sept. 5th at Masonic Hall. What do you say, girls? Mr. Hosmer, northern representative of the Tuskegee Institute, arrived in Springfield this week. Music by Nix's Orchestra at the Grand Labor Day Ball Monday evening, Sept 5th at Masonic Hall. Preparation is being made for the opening of Lincoln Manual Training School, 15th and Washington Sts. J E. Thompson and A M. Williams have returned from New York, where they attended the National Negro Business League. Dr. Booker T. Washington has sailed for London. The annual conference of the A. M. E. church will convene at St. Paul's church September 14 to 19. Mrs. Bell, So. Fifteenth street, has returned from a visit to Danville. Tomorrow the Y M. C. A. will render a literary program. The recital at the hall was postponed. Lincoln Manual Training School Fifteenth and Washington, will open Tuesday. FOR RENT—Five room house in good condition. Hard and soft water. Apply 1519 So. Seventeenth Street. N. POSKOVER N. POSKOVER High Class Shoe Repairing Prices for Half Soles Men's Sewed on Machine, 50c Ladies Sewed on Machine, 40c Half Soles Tacked, 35c Opposite Grand Hotel All Work Done Promptly 110 N. 7th St. KEEP COOL South End Ice Cream ...Parlors... Ice Cream and Cool Soft Drinks FISH A SPECIALTY-SATUDAYS Give us a Call 92nd S. 18th St. (near P. G. 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Member Representatives Wanted In every community to Interest their friends during spare moments. No experience necessary as our literature does its own talking. Makes it plain that every man and woman between 15 and 60 will find it greatly to their advantage to become members. It should aid you in many ways to be the representative of this sound and substantial Union. Will pay you well before making a good time. First member from your community gets this appointment—SO HURRY. Write QUICK. Enclose 10c (coin or stamp) for Union Journal Magazine three months, and complete plans and directions for securing a Beneficial Protective membership with agency appointment. Address the home office. INTERNATIONAL LIBERTY UNION Fish!! Hillman Addres ses Y. M. C. A. Dial Work see the Line of Tonsorialists Chair No. 2 S. P. Webster, Chair No. 3 J. W. Chair No. 4. Prof, G. A. Barksdale of Hair Cutting, Shampooing, Facial massage and Bleaching H. Terrell, Shoe Shining Artist If it is Tonsorial Work see the Line of Tonsorialists Chair No. 1 John Davis, Chair No. 2 S. P. Webster, Chair No. 3 J. W. Grady, Chair No. 4. Prof, G. A. Barksdale We make a Specialty of Hair Cutting, Shampooing, Facial Massage and Bleaching E, H, Mitchell, Chiropodist H. Terrell, Shoe Shining Artist 821 E. Washington Street SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS # dents—injuries and deaths. $100,000 guard members' interests and guaranty membership for every person, high cate, suitable for framing, FREE to r pass words, will protect you—help you—and gaze Your Official Button will proclaim your right to mand and enjoy the respect of all. It will ad- munity to be a member, and in every way we g Member Represen- In every community to Interest their friends du- as our literature does its own talking. Make 15 and 60 will find it greatly to their advan- many ways to be the representative of this s- bosides having a good time. First member SO HURRY. Write QUICK. Enclose 10c coin or stamp and complete plans and directions for secu- gency appointment. Address the home office INTERNATIONAL LE OF THE W 329 Union Temple, Dayton, O The PEERLESS Ice Cream Parlor —AND— AND Restaurant Doing a Regular Good, Steady Business Fish! Fish! Fish!! Served in Any Style 1325 E MasonSt. NIX & FISHER, Props. Mr. and Mrs. Champ have returned from a trip to Michigan and Chicago. [Picture of a young man] If it is Tonsorial W Tonsor Chair No. 1 John Davis, Chair No. Grady, Chair No. 4. We make a Specialty of Hair Massage a An Injury to One is the Concern of All THE ILU Decatur News. POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENT. For Sheriff—The Forum is authorized to announce Charles E. Tandy a candidate for Sheriff of Macon county, subject to the action of the Republican primaries, Sept. 15, 1910. The K. of P. will not give their entertainment at Mildred Park September 5th nor on September 22nd. Again we call your attention to the fact that you are expected to remit on receipt of statement of your account. The Y. M..C. A. had quite a rousing meeting last Sunday. A large crowd assembled, packing the quarters. Rev. Hillman made the principal address. J. B. Osby is on the sick list. [Name]