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THE THE RESULT OF LAST TUESDAY'S ELECTION Republicans Lose in New York; Stimson Defeated by Dix. THE NEXT NATIONAL HOUSE WILL STAND; REPUBLICAN 164, DEMOGRATS 226. DEMOGRATIC MAJORITY 62. The Illinois General Assembly Will Stand; House, Republican 83; Senate, Republican 33; House, Democrat 64; Senate, Democrat 18; Republican Majority on Joint Ballot Vol. 7. No. 35 THE RESULT O TUESDA Republicans Lose in Defeated THE NEXT NATIONAL HOUSE W DEMOCRATS 226, DEM The Illinois General House, Republican publican 33; H 64; Senate, Republican on Join 3 Last Tuesday marked the close of the most strenuous campaign for political supremacy since the balmy days of 1876 and 1884. The Democrats made a fight on the tariff and the high price for the necessities of life, while the Republicans waged their battle on the merits of the party and the general prosperity. The defeat of Stimson in New York was not a surprise to the Republicans, as there had been germinated a deal of friction in the party, both by Roosevelt and the Payne-Aldrich-Cannon controversy. In Indiana there was also party apathy and a fight on Beveridge. The same condition obtained in Ohio, Massachusetts, Iowa, New Jersey and Connecticut. It seem MATRIMONIAL. Mr. Roy Smith of South Passfield street and Miss Desdemona Lee of Chicago, a daughter of Edward Lee of East Mason street, were married this week in Chicago, and returned to the city Thursday, where they will reside temporarily at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Morgan on West Williams street. Both Mr. and Mrs. Smith are natives of Springfield and well and favorably known. They were popular in society eircles and lived exemplary lives, being steady and careful about making errors. They are to be commended, and the hope of The Forum and the people in general is that theirs will be a pleasant and uninterrupted journey. Matrimony Mr. Clarence Leggins and Miss Bertha Mitchell were united in holy matrimony on Wednesday evening, Nov. 9, at 8 o'clock. The ceremony was conducted by Rev. Sydes of St. Paul A. M. E. Church. Their future residence will be on North Fifteenth street, near Jefferson. The couple left Springfield on Thursday morning, Nov. 10, at 4 o'clock en route to Paducah, Ky., the home of the groom, where they will spend their honeymoon. The wedding HON. F. G. BLAIR, Re-elected State Superintendent of Schools by a Large Majority. --- [Single Copy 5 cents] OF LAST DAY'S ELECTION in New York; Stimson ed by Dix. WILL STAND; REPUBLICAN 164, DEMOCRATIC MAJORITY 62. All Assembly Will Stand; Repan 83; Senate, Re- House, Democrat e, Democrat 18; ican Majority oint Ballot 34. 34 ed to be the history repeating itself. The Democrats for once more in a long while will have control of the national House and will elect the Speaker. The Republicans will, however, control the Senate and have the Presidency for two more years. In 1912 the election of a President will take place, and if the Republicans will do their duty in the interim they will elect the next President of the United States. Chicago and Cook county were lost to the Democrats, but the down State districts saved the State of the enemy, and Illinois rolled up a good safe majority of over 50,000. The next Legislature will be Republican by a safe majority. march was enchantingly rendered by Mrs. Leitha Moss. May the wedded life of this jolly couple be linked with an endless chain of peace, prosperity and happiness. THE K. OF P. LODGE The Knights of Pythias lodge is progressing nicely. The membership is increasing very rapidly, and the brothers are urgently requested to attend the important meetings. Do not miss twice during a month. On next meeting all are requested to be out by 7 o'clock. A special private banquet will be tendered to members and instructions given. A fine Knights of Pythias lecture will be rendered. SERVICES AT THE Y. M. C. A Last Sunday was "Ladies' day" at the association and a goodly number of ladies were present, but not as large a crowd as was anticipated for the occasion, owing to the fact that the meeting was conducted for the benefit of the Old Folks' Hôme. The program was carried out in part as follows: Devotional services. Address by Rev. Collins, St. John's A. M. E. Church. The address was a masterpiece. Rev. Collins is an able man and a conscientious worker. A solo was rendered by Miss Blossom Barton, who is one of the ablest singers in the city. G. E. Ousley, treasurer, presided over the meeting. E. T. Gorum was secretary. The amount of offering was about $3.50. Tomorrow the association will hold regular services. All members are requested to be present. FROM WHOM DID HE LEARN? The Colored man who sells his vote ought to be sent to prison and disfranchised for life, and the Plaindealer is ready to lend assistance in running down the fellows who have brought ignominy upon themselves by such conduct. A man who barters his vote is an enemy to his country and should leave his country for his country's good. What a shame it is to hear (as we too often do), the statement that "you can buy the niggers up when you want to." Next to the vote seller is the political grafter—the fellow who makes his living by playing upon the credulity of party managers and of candidates for office. He, too, is a scoundrel, a menace to good political "Be ye doers and not sayers only." SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS, SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 1910 1893 E. Mason 22 What's the matter with the Republicans of Sangamon Co. morals, and must be eliminated from the community that he infests. This paper has said time and again that it will make war on all such as belong to that class of individuals and it means to keep its word. Colored people in this and other cities have suffered too long at the hands of this class of men and the quicker they are routed and driven out of their strongholds the better it will be for all honest Colored men everywhere who wish to see their race deserve the respect and confidence of the best element of the white race.—The Indianapolis Plaindealer. STAY AT HOME We believe a great mistake is being made by our educated and wealthy Colored men going North as soon as their means and opportunity affords them. We will admit that the lack of prejudice and discriminating laws makes life more pleasant in the North, but we owe our race a duty, and that is, to raise the masses of our people. Our Southern cities are full of vices, and our rural districts full of illiteracy, and as long as such a condition prevails, public sentiment will be governed largely by what they see. Our educated men should take a deeper interest in church work and reformary measures, to the end that there would be no such thing as a Negro slum. The flower of our men in this city visit the Bowery—her dance halls and pool rooms, and socially suffer no inconvenience, therefore, our Bowery should be a burden upon the hearts of all the Christians of this city, for if the Negro citizens ever experience a racial clash, it will begin in a Bowery district; and as this is true, would it not be expedient to circumvent its effects by doing everything in our power to discourage young men from loafing and loitering in that vicinity? Our Y. M. C. A. is again open, with a very efficient secretary, and every inducement possible should be made to encourage our young men to take advantage of the splendid opportunities of making useful citizens What's the matter Republicans in the community. If the masses of our people are raised to a higher state of citizenship, we believe it will not then be necessary for the better element of our people to leave the homes of their young manhood, but instead will find a growing respect even on the part of white people for a self-respecting, industrious man, without regard to the color of his skin.—The Knoxville (Tem.) News. MORTUARY Mrs. John Donigan of East Reynolds street died this week at her home and was interred in Oak Ridge cemetery. Mr. Donigan has the sympathy of the Knights of Pythias lodge, of which he is a member, and his many friends. NOTICE Everybody get ready to come to the Thanksgiving entertainment at New Hope Baptist Church, corner Eighth and Miller streets. The entertainment is under the management of Mrs. Nancy Coleman. Look for program in next week's issue. CARD OF THANKS Springfield, Ill., Nov. 10, 1910. To The Forum: Rev. B. L. Ivory, D. D., former pastor of the Union Baptist Church, wishes to express his many thanks to the public for the kindness shown me at the farewell reception given in honor of my wife and myself. I received a delightful and handsome sum of $24.40, and my wife was presented with a beautiful fruit basket. The many good things you have done for us will cherish our memory for life. I will leave next week for Memphis, Tenn. Respectfully yours for Christ, B. L. IVORY. TRIUMPHIAL TOUR Of Dr. Booker T. Washington—Enthusiastically Greeted Everywhere by the Best People of Both Races—Carries a Message of Hope and Cheer. Itinerary Superbly Managed by Bishop Clinton, John Merrick and C. C. Spaulding—Party Made Up of Men Who Do Things Worth While—Great Good Bound to Grow Out of This "Campaign of Education." Thompson's National News Bureau. Charlotte, N. C., Nov. 4.—"The Old North State" is ablaze with enthusiasm tonight from Cape Fear to Blue Ridge as the result of a seven days' "educational pilgrimage" through North Carolina by Booker T. Washington, principal of Tuskogee institute, and recognized everywhere as the "foremost man of the Negro race in the world." This remarkable itinerary, which began in this city last Friday and closed here tonight, has had the effect of bringing the white and Colored people of the state into closer touch and promoting a clearer understanding of the duties and obligations of each. Out of the sane teachings of the century's greatest instructor in "common sense" education, all agree that great good is bound to come to every citizen of the nation, and particularly of the South, to whom his appeal is chiefly directed. At every point visited by Dr. Washington and his party they were enthusiastically received by the best people of both races, and no stones were left unturned to make their stay pleasant and profitable. Mayors of cities, judges of the highest courts, ministers of all denominations, teachers, leading business and professional forces, farmers, merchants and the er with the of Sangamon Co. substantial factors in every walk of life vied with one another to do them honor. Hearty approval of their aims were expressed in personal and in public speech. The largest auditoriums were thrown open—many of them for the first time to a meeting under Negro auspices, in order that the distinguished "stranger within our gates" might be heard to the best advantage by all. It is estimated that more than 50,000 persons heard the words of wisdom, hope and cheer that fell from his lips. Business was practically suspended in the various cities on the day that "Wizard of Tuskegee" came and excursions from the surrounding country augmented the crowds of "home folks." The South's New Awakening The newspapers of the state have been exceptionally generous in their attention to the details of the trip. Abby written stories have been given each day of the meetings, and editorial "leaders" have commended in glowing terms the stimulating doctrine of thrift, industry, morality and self-helpfulness that the "Wizard" preaches. A genuine awakening seems to be at hand for the masses and the classes because of the presence and magnetic influence of one who bears so gallantly the torch of human uplift, and who points out in such luminous fashion the phenomenal progress the Negro race is making throughout the Southland, and indicating with diplomatic emphasis how that progress may be given a greater impetus and established on a firm and lasting foundation. Never before has this message been so happily presented; never before has the sympathetic interest of the controlling elements of the commonwealth been appealed to successfully; never before has a difficult situation been met and so signally mastered. In the seven days of contact with one another and with all kinds and condition of mankind there was not the slightest semblance of friction. --- Victorical Society State House. Not a single jarring note was sounded to mar the perfect harmony of the most significant event in the recent history of this highly favored state. It is conceded upon all hands that thit tour breaks all previous records. Averaged up, it overtops in many respects the six pilgrimages of a similar character that have been projected. Dr. Washington's Speech Dr. Washington's speech, the tenor of which has been widely published in the dailies of the state and sent out broadcast through the Associated Press, teemed with rine philosophy, rare wit, great truths clothed in homely garb, and appealed to the head and heart of the nation to give the Negro the full measure of justice that his work and worth gave him a right to claim. The unanswerable logic and delicate problems hit the mark everywhere and the speeches of the eminent Tuskegeean are today the principal topics discussed in the homes and business places in all parts of the state. So direct were many of his arguments on the burning questions of the hour that in hands less skillful, it is doubtful if they would have been palatable to a mixed audience in a southern community. As has been true of his addresses in the past, Dr. Washington appeals to the common sense, the human element in mankind. Eschewing oratorical flights and orate verbage, he gets at once into the hearts of his hearers. That his pleas are convincing are best attested by the cheers of approval, the spontaneous laughter that greets his wholesome bits of humor, and the keen interest manifested in the more serious phases touched by him, with reference to the omnipresent "race problem." His voice is ever attuned to the spirit of progress, universal uplift and racial harmony. "I know of no white man to whom I could have listened so long on my feet declared a well-known white citizen, who could not find a seat in the crowded edifice. "The Wizard's" Purpose in Brief Beginning his address, Dr. Washing ton explained his purpose in brief: ton explained his purpose in brief: "I have but one object in coming into your midst," said he, "and that is to see the condition of my people at first hand and to observe how we can best elevate our citizens and better cement the relationship between the white man and the Negro in this great and progressive commonwealth. Now in the Union possesses stronger forces for the advancement of civilization than are to be found in North Carolina, of both races, and it is to their sympathetic cooperation and constant effort to develop the fundamentals of high purpose and right living." This sentiment he repeated, in substance, at the various gatherings throughout the state. It told the whole truth in a nutshell, but the full text must be heard or read to get any adequate idea of the largeness of the subject and the unique manner in which he handled its salient points. RESULT IN SANGAMON County and the Forty-fifth and Twenty-first Senatorial and Congressional Districts. After a long and systematic fight for political control of this county and district Tuesday's election resulted as follows: For Congress, Twenty-first district—Graham, Democrat. State Senator—Logan Hay, Republican. Representatives—T. E. Lyon, Republican; Dr. Bell and James Morris, Democrats. Sheriff—H. Mester, Republican. County Treasurer—C. K. Edmands, Republican. County Judge—J. B. Weaver, Republican. County Clerk—C. W. Byers, Republican. Probate Judge—C. H. Jenkins, Republican. Probate Clerk—Paul Burns, Democrat. Superintendent Public Instruction—r. G. Blair. State Treasurer—E. E. Mitchell of Carbondale. All the Republican candidates for the University of Illinois were elected. The race for Congress by Hon. H. Clay Wilson is very commendable. He did well, considering the fact that the four counties which constitute the Twenty-first congressional district are Democratic, together with the further fact that this is an "off year." Mr. Wilson, we believe, can win out two years from now. Republican Candidate for County Clerk, Who Defeated Charles E Opel for County Clerk. Republican Candidate for County Clerk, Who Defeated Charles E. Opel for County Clerk. H. CLAY WILSON C. W. BYERS PETER H. 15 cents Per Month REV. CHARLES POPE An entertainment of national reputation is soon to appear at the following places. The minister needs no introduction to the public, as his entertainments are moral and instructive. The date of the lectures follow: Monday, Nov. 14—A. M. E. Church, Jacksonville, Ill. — "The Devil's Kitchen." Tuesday, Nov. 15—A. M. E. Church, St. Paul, Springfield, Ill.—"The Black Hand." Wednesday, Nov. 16—New Hope Baptist Church. Thursday, Nov. 17—A. M. E. Church, St. John—"The Devil's Kitchen." Friday, Nov. 18—A. M. E. Church. Monday, Nov. 21—Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. Tuesday, Nov. 22—Union Baptist Church—"Devil's Kitchen." HON. W. T. VERNON HERE Nov. 23 at Union Baptist Church Under Auspices of Colored Y. M. C. A. From a log cabin to the center of the nation's finances is the story of W. T. Vernon. It is a story full of struggle and achievement. Born at Lebanon, Mo., of parents who had known the touch of slavery's iron hand, he helped to work his way through the primary school, going thence to Linsoul Institute at Jefferson City, Mo., without money, but full of optimism, he found work which enabled him to pay his way through this remarkably efficient institution. Taking up the profession of teaching at Bonne Terre and afterwards at Lebanon, Mo., he established himself as a leader in school work, and was soon called to take charge of Western University at Quindaro, Kan. During the ten years that he was president of this institution, he found the time to participate in public affairs, going on the stump and lecture platform in all parts of the country. His oratorical triumphs made his name a household word, and his rare gifts attracted the attention of the party leaders in the state of Kansas and throughout the nation. His great work on the stump in the second Roosevelt campaign for the presidency resulted in his being named for the office of the registrar of the treasury. In the capacity of registrar his name is placed on all the national currency, and affixed by his own pen on $800.000,000 of United States bonds. The "Topeka State Capitol," the leading newspaper in the state of Kansas says: "Topeka has rarely heard an orator of such powers as Vernon." The leading paper of the nation's capital, the "Washington Star," says: "Vernon is about the best orator of the Negro race in this country." It will be a great treat for all lovers of true oratory to hear this "Prince of Orators" on Wednesday, Nov. 23, at the Union Baptist church, a hearing film of other cities of this state and we do not want to miss the opportunity. There is but one Vernon in all the world that bears the name of "A Peerless Orator." HAD ACCIDENT Mr. Arthur Johnson, formerly of Springfield, who left some time ago for Evanston, Ill., is now in Chicago, and several days ago met with an automobile accident while on a long tour with the machine as chauffer several miles out from Chicago. His injuries were very painful and he is compelled to remain indisposed for several weeks. WANT REV. IVORY TO RE- TURN. Rev. B. L. Ivory, whose resignation as pastor of Union Baptist Church is being strongly urged by some of his friends to retract the resignation and accept a recall. There are 149 names assigned to a pastor assistant. There are 149 names assigned to a master over security of the names are young people who are not members of the church. A TREAT FOR SPRINGFIELD. Dr. W. T. Vernon. Register of the United States Treasury, will speak in this city Wednesday night, Nov. 23, at the Union Baptist Church. He is one of the greatest orators upon the American continent. Full particulars will be given later. Every colored man and woman in Springfield should hear this great man, who's signature makes millions of dollars good, which would be no good without it. ROGERS & OSBY Proprietors and Publishers 119 N. Eighth St. A weekly 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. One Year ..... $1.50 One Month ..... 15c Per Copy ..... 5c E. L. Rogers, Editor and Manager. J. B. Osby, Associate Editor. Saturday, Nov. 12, 1910. EDITORIAL THE NEGRO VOTE. THE FORUM made a clean campaign, advocating the election of the Republican candidates on their merits and on the principles of the party. We did not stoop to any low, undignified methods, but called on the readers to study the merits of the men. We did not malign any of our contemporaries for their incongruity or nonsensical assertions, but told you the naked truth about the men as we believed and saw it. In the First ward where the percentage of the Colored vote is largest, the Republican candidates to the man carried the ward. We are proud of the Colored vote in the First, and also the Sixth and Seventh wards. In the First ward the vote ran: Pruitt, 923; Caldwell, 464; Edmands, 725; Bowe, 642; Mester, 967; Metcalf, 449; J. Mester, 753; Paul Burns, 523; Byers, 740; Opel, 568; Jenkins, 763; Bradford, 508; Weaver, 709; Murray, 627; Lyon, 987; Wilson, 1282\%; Bell, 590; Morris, 1153; Hay, 791; Perry, 518; H. C. Wilson, 695; Graham, 650. These figures show that every Republican candidate carried the ward. The Fifth and Fourth wards showed that they, too, were scratching the ticket. These wards are considered rock-ribbed Republican, yet they at tempted to defeat the Republican candidate for sheriff. THE DETHRONEMENT OF THE TRUTH A news note in the Illinois State Register, commenting on the defeat of Sheriff Nellis of Cairo for re-election, emphasized that Sheriff Nellis "filled the jail with Negro deputies when a white mob attempted to take one negro (Pratt) out and lynch him for an assault on a white woman." Just such things as this news note is the cause of the Democratic victory in the East. This report is erroneous, and it was written to cast a slur. The report further stated that the defeat of Nellis would eliminate the Negro vote in Cairo. Why so? Will the defeat of Stimson and the other Republican men eliminate the Negro and white Republican vote of the East? But O how narrow and how prejudiced some people are. Sheriff Nellis did not "fill the jail with negro deputies" any way. He called on white men to uphold the laws which they made and they were too mean or too afraid to do so; then the sheriff secured the assistance from three or four negro deputies. He did not fill the jail yard, though he had the right to do so, either with negroes or somebody else. The negro Pratt was not in jail for an attempted assault on anybody. He was accused of having snatched a purse from a woman. Why not tell the truth? Why tell a falsehood? A New Enterprise The Economical Coal Company WM. WOODS, Mgr. BOTH TELEPHONES 1376 Sixth and Madison Sts. Furnished Rooms With Board BY THE WEEK RATES REASONABLE Mrs. Sheffey, Prop. Old Tel. 2226 CHAS. A. GIBBS CHAS. A. BROWN GIBBS & BROWN ATTORNEYS AT LAW AND NOTARIES PUBLIC OLD PHONE 1963 Office: 223 1-2 South Fifth Street WANT AD. WANTED—Two first-class young men to room or board; nice, pleasant surroundings. Inquire No. 1323 East Enterprise. ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GEN ERAL The appointment of Hon. William H. Lewis to the position of Assistant Attorney General of the United States marks the high water of Negro official life in the United States. No Colored man in the United States has ever before been appointed to so high and dignified and responsible a position. For this recognition, President Taft and Attorney General Wickersham, as well as the whole administration, deserve the thanks of the Negro race. To make such an appointment required courage and persistence of purpose. In his inaugural address President Taft stated that it was his purpose to place Colored men in high official position and to appoint President. Taft has fulfilled this promise, and we have nothing but gratitude to express for this recognition. What the President has done in this respect is out of the ordinary, and will go far to encourage and give heart to our people in every part of the United States. We are sure at the same time that Mr. Lewis will conduct himself in this high and responsible position in such a way as to reflect credit, not only upon the race, but upon the entire country—N. Y. Age. MEN OF IDEAS Men of ideas are honored above all others. The man who can think: that's the fellow who is never looking for a job. Jobs look for him. The man who has thorough ideas is the big winner. This man with ideas is not necessarily an interesting talker on whatever subject may pop up in his presence. He may not know the difference between a base hit and a drop curve; he may not know the difference between a football and a croquet mallet; he may not know a blessed thing about carburetters and sparkers; he may not know that the monoplane is French or the biplane American; he may not know whether Roosevelt is an insurgent or a regular (do you?), and he may not know that Epictetus Roman slave who developed into philosopher and teacher, ever lived. In fact, it is quite likely better for him if he does not know all these things—if he wants to know one thing thoroughly. And there is no occasion to sneer at the man who knows only one thing. When we try to laugh at this kind of a chan, the chances are ten to one that he will have the last and best laugh. For if a man of even rather mediocre ability starts straight out after one certain object or idea, he is very apt to get what he is after. It is entirely reasonable that this should be a man who plugs and plods in one direction, never swerving, never deviating a hairbreadth from his course, never thinking for even one minute of anything except the one plan he has In mind, must win—Illinois State Journal. A SIGNIFICANT FACT People who study closely the way the various wards go on election day will observe the fact that every Republican on the ticket carried the First ward, where the Negro vote is largest. Now we are sure the Negroes are entitled to consideration and some of the "spoils." If it had not been for the loyal Negro vote in the First and Slxth wards, H. Mesters, C. H. Edmands, Logan Hay T. E. Lyon, Chas. Byers, C. H. Jenkins and J. B. Weaver would not have pulled through, because it is shown plainly and conclusively that the Fifth and Fourth wards failed to vote the ticket "straight." Now we hope the Negroes who deserve something will be taken care of in the proper manner. We have a city election next spring and a republican mayor can and should be chosen. TRUE REFORMER'S BANK It is believed that the True Reformer's Bank of Richmond, Va., will be revived or resuscitated. The suspension of the bank temporarily, or permanently, as the case may be, will not be a terror to other negro financial institutions, as the colored people have learned long since that a bank is simply a business institution, and its success or failure is due to the kind of management it has, just as any other business. And, too, they realize that other banks fall monthly, yet the people do not quit doing business with them. The annual meeting of the stockholders in the Illinois Investment Company was held at the Enterprise Bank last Monday evening. Quite a representative crowd was out. WORKING AT THE POLLS There seems to be an over-zealous tendency by a number of men in this city to be "political workers," especially on election day. They are simply "crazy" to work at the polls. Many of them will stop their work and go up and beg to be put on as a worker. A worker is supposed to get so much per diem, and he usually has a little extra change to buy his friends a cigar. We do not think that these places should be sought by political grafters, or otherwise we do not think the grafters should be employed. This hiring of "workers" and buying votes is a political curse and menace. If more of these "grafters" were ignored and made to take care of their jobs and their business, the political situation would be more tolerable. DEMOCRATS IN CONTROL OF NATIONAL HOUSE. The 1910 Democratic landslide gives the minority party once more control of the House of Representatives by the large margin of 62. The Democrats also gained several electoral votes in the Senate. Champ Clark of Missouri will probably be elected Speaker of the House. The fact that the Democrats will not have control of the Senate, there is not much likelihood of the enactment of any dangerous legislation. When the Democrats had both Houses and the presidency in 1892 they precipitated the country into the worse panic since 1835. Now the thing for the Republicans to do is to let the Democrats have their way. Let them revise the tariff downward and let us see why the "bush is not consumed." OF GENERAL INTEREST. In spite of the increase in the production of cotton the fleecy staple still advances in price, and he is a lucky farmer whose fields are white with cotton. A government expert some ten years ago gave out some interesting figures on cotton consumption. He estimated that the world's population was 1,300,000,000, of whom, he about 500,000,000 regularly wore clothes, 750,000,000 went partially clad, while the remaining 250,000,000 wore nothing more than a strip of bark or a covering of leaves. To cloth the world's entire population he estimated that it would take 42,000,000 bales of cotton weighing 500 pounds apiece. This is more than three times the number of bales now annually produced. The possibilities of over-production are very slight with these figures holding good. Cotton is the cheapest material known to civilization for clothing. It is being increasingly used for that purpose, while other purposes are added to its use daily.—Southwestern Christian Advocate. GOOD AIR INSIDE Some folks who wonder why they have such poor health and why they take cold so readily at the slightest exposure, may find the cause if they observe how little fresh air they let into the home or office. The department of health of Chicago has issued a bulletin on this subject which contains some very pertinent pointers. The bulletin says our supply of good pure air comes from God's out doors. In the fields and parks, out in the open, almost anywhere, except in the very crowded places in our great cities, the air is good. It is indoors, under roofs and inside walls where human beings are crowded together that the air becomes dirty, foul and dangerous. And because we do not at once realize the presence of the bad air in our homes and work places, and because its ill effects are not at once noticeable, most of us who lead indoor lives are poisoning ourselves every day with dirty air. Especially is this true now that the cool weather is here and we are inclined to keep the windows closed. Nothing is of more importance than that we should have plenty of fresh, pure air indoors. We do not need an indoor temperature of 70 degrees, although most people think that nothing will do. As a matter of fact a temperature of 68 degrees is much better. So, if the room be heated to 70 degrees, we can well afford to have the windows open and let in fresh air enough to bring the temperature down to around 68 degrees, at which point it should be kept. Another important point as to indoor air is that as a rule, it is too dry. And this, together with its usually impure condition, causes sickness and death. The admission of a plentiful supply of outdoor air tends to increase the amount of moisture in the room air and makes it more healthful. And, finally, do not forget what we have said before in these columns, that the biggest bedroom ever built is not big enough for even one person to sleep in with the windows closed. Illinois State Register. WALK Right here in Springfield there are hundreds of people sick and thousands not as well as they could be, and simply because they do not exercise. Doctors reap a rich harvest from people who neglect to exercise. You do not have to possess horses and carriages or an automobile to get fresh air. Just walk. Walk and expand the chest. Inhale the fresh air. Walking brings every muscle of the body into action. Walking is better for you than riding, and much better than riding in an automobile, because the air you breathe is not tainted with gasoline fumes and dust which the suction of the tires hurls into the air. Walking is better for you than riding because you not only get just as much air as when you ride, but you get the exercise. Springfield's parks and boulevards ought to be alive with people walking. It means better health, greater strength and it makes your work easier and brings more satisfactory results. If you are feeling well, walk. It will make you feel better. If you are not well, walk. It will do you a great good. Walking is the best exercise and it costs you absolutely nothing, except shoe leather, and that's the best investment you can make.—Illinois State Register. Our Telephone is: Main, Bell 3806. While playing a game at recess in the school yard Tuesday, Nov. 8, little Miss Arissa Wade was thrown and had the misfortune of getting her arm broken in two sections near the wrist. She will be compelled to remain indisposed for several weeks. C. S. Gibbs and C. A. Brown have formed a law partnership and begun work together. They should be a strong firm, and we believe they will. BOOTH'S REMEDIES THE BEST. You no doubt have used Cough Syrup, and some you were afraid of, but my COUGH SYRUP Does not contain any poisonous drugs. You can give it to your grand parents, you can take it yourself, you can give it to your smallest children and get quick results. Prices, 25c. and 50c. The 50c. size contains 3 times as much as the 25c size. Try it, use it and be convinced. J. F. BOOTH Manufacturing Pharmacist Booth Block Springfield, Illinois. A. Morris Williams Attorney at Law WILLIAMS' BLDG. 11th and Washington Sts. Springfield, - Illinois. Edward B uma n Chas. T. Baumann BAUMANN BROS. PRESCRIPTION DRUGGISTS (Deutsche Apotheke) B th Phones 654 YOUR PATRONAGE SOLICITED Corner 7th and Washington Sts. The PEERLESS Ice Cream Parlor —AND— Resturant Doing a Regular, Good, Steady Business Fish! Fish! Fish! Served in Any Style 1325 E. Mason St. MRS. L. FISHER, Prop. Cora Wells Chile Parlor and Short Orders 302 N 12th St. 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. a.m. *8:40 a.m. 7:00 a.m. *9:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. *8:00 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. *2:00 p.m. *2:40 p.m. *2:30 a.m. 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. 2:30 p.m. p.m. 9:25 p.m. *8:30 a.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. †11:30 p.m. NO DUST DIRT SMOKED CINDERS John Redd Dealer in Flour, Feed, Coal and Poultry OLD PHONE 427 Located at N.-E. Cor. 11th & Wash Sts. Office Hours {9 to 12 A.M. 2 to 5 P.M. 7 to 9 P.M. Dr. N. B. FORD Special Attention Given Diseases of Women, Children and General Surgery Room 1 N. W. Cor. 7th and Adams Sts. SPRINGFIELD. ILLINOIS Today is Saturday, pay for THE FORUM. INSTRUCTIONS IN Carpentering, Painting, Tailoring, Shoemaking, Dressmaking, Cooking, Laundry Work, Domestic Science, Other trades will be added as necessity demands. Work Shop Open Daily Classes (except Monday) Tuesday and Thursday Eve. from 8 A. M. to 4 P. M. from 7 to 9:30 P. M. THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK Imperial 3 Hats PETER ME 329 NORTH J. B. TER MEYERS & 329 NORTH SIDE SQUARE J. B. OSBY PETER MEYERS & CO. 329 NORTH SIDE SQUARE ...Real Estate... Farm and City Property Bought, So Exchanged. If you are Thinking of Buying a FAR CITY HOME please call and see r and City Property Bought, Soil Exchanged. are Thinking of Buying a FARM CITY HOME please call and see me E. Adams St. Bell T. SPRINGFIELD, ILL. The Best Thing for the Most Trouble I-DA-ME SALV ful in any home and useful every MADE BY DA-ME Co., Fairmount Atarrh, Croup, Colds, Coughs, Lagrippe, Quit throat, Congestion of Lungs and Pneumonia, Neumatism, Neuralgia, Pains, Lame Back, Spra re Muscles, Blood Poison, Ulcers, Old Sores, Wounds, Fever Blisters, Sores in Mouth, Halds, Eczema, Earache, Headache, Toothache, et, Corns, Bunions, Female Diseases, Childs, Sore Eyes, Lumbago and Kidney Trouble, Itch, Ivy Poison, Complexion and Pimples, ands, Sore Breast and Nipples, Erysipelas, S and Cold, Sweating, Burning or Aching Fee Farm and City Property Bought, Sold and Exchanged. If you are Thinking of Buying a FARM or a CITY HOME please call and see me 522 $ \frac{1}{2} $ E. Adams St. Bell Tel. 423 SPRINGFIELD, ILL. The Best Thing for the Most Trouble WI-DA-ME Co., Fairmount, Ind. FOR—Catarrh, Croup, Colds, Coughs, Lagrippe, Quinzy, Tonsilitis, Sore Throat, Congestion of Lungs and Pneumonia, Hay Fever, Asthma, Rheumatism, Neuralgia, Pains, Lame Back, Sprains, Bruises, Stiff or Sore Muscles, Blood Poison, Ulecers, Old Sores, Carbuncles, Boils, Cuts, Wounds, Fever Blisters, Sores in Mouth, Insect Bites, Burns, Scalds, Eczema, Earache, Headache, Toothache, Teething, Frosted Feet, Corns, Bunions, Female Diseases, Childbirth, Fever, Sleeplessness, Sore Eyes, Lumbago and Kidney Trouble, Piles, Tetter, Ringworm, Itch, Ivy Poison, Complexion and Pimples, Cracked or Chapped Hands, Sore Breast and Nipples, Erysipelas, Sore or Itching Scalp, and Cold, Sweating, Burning or Aching Feet. PRICE 50c HIGHLY RECOMMENDED FOR SALE BY LEVI FRAZIER S. 17 th. St., Springfield HIGHLY RECOMMENDED FOR SALE BY LEVI FRAZIER 1506 S. 17 th.St., Springfield, Ill. Classes Tuesday and Thursday Eve. from 7 to 0:30 P. M. The East End Shoe and Notion Store can shoe Every Member of your family with good shoes for less than down town Stores. Fair and Courteous treatment to all J. P. Roberts Shoe Co. Old Phone 3314. 1707 E. Capitol Ave. A Limited Number of shares of Stock are for sale You won't find styles like the IMPERIAL You won't find styles near as swagger. You won't find IMPERIAL $3 HATS at any other store because we have the exclusive agency for this town. We believe it's the best $3.00 Hat made. That's why we secured the exclusive agency for them. You'll think so when you see the new Fall and Winter shapes that are ready. YERS & CO. SIDE SQUARE OSBY erty Bought, Sold and changed. Buying a FARM or a case call and see me NOTICE You can secure any of the colored newspapers by calling at : ; : : THE FORUM : Office: 4 ; 119 North Eighth Street : ; ¢Allso, books by Negro Authors—Dunbar’s Works : - and tracts from Kelley Miller. The leading papers ; ’ are The Age; The Freeman; The Planet; Dallas; Texas, : ; Express; Washington, D. C., Bee, and the Chicago : ; Papers. ; ea ee er A ee Re ee a ee ee 3 SHEAR! HEAR! 7 | Bon. W. T. Vernon “THE PRINCE OF ORATORS" REGISTRAR OF THE U. S. TREASURY ; | Union Baptist Church : Wed. Eve., Nov. 23, 1910 Admission 25¢ N. POSKOVER High Class Shoe Repairing Prices for Half Soles Men's Sewed on Machine, 50c Ladies’ Sewed on Machine, 40c Half Soles Tacked, 35¢ Opposite Grand Hotel All Work Done Promptly 110 N. 7th St. American Cleaners Cleaning, Dyeing and Repairing All Work Guaranteed French Dry Cleaning of Ladies’ and Gents’ Clothing. Goods called for and delivered. Prices reasonable. O. P. BERRY, Prop. 1808 E. Monroe St. Old Phone 3632 Wm. TODD Groceries, Flour and Feed of All Kinds. Use Williamson’s Water Power Flour. Both Phones 392 823 E. Washington Street. Visit s > H. Sallie’s New Furniture Store 726 E. Wash’ton St. New and Second-Hand Furn- iture, Stoves, Ranges and Hardware We ean Furnlsh your House Complete, Our Prices are Rearonabie. Dir rerms are Cash or Rasy) Payments CALL AND INSPECT CLARKSON’S (ORIGINAL) Benzoin Lotion Has no equal for Chapped Face and Hands. oa el Why not TRY it? ae 25c Per Bottle. pe Clarkson’s Modern Drug Store 213 South Sixth St. MISS M D. WILSON Fashlonable Dressmaking General Agency and Teacher of Ladies’ Tailoring System Patterns Cut to (rder 308 N. 15th St. Springfield, Ill. AMERICAN Hair-GROWER and SHAMPOO SOAP 25c a Jar and 25c a Cake For Sale by all Druggists Springfield, Illinois A. JACKMAN & SON Dealers in GROCERIES AND COUNTRY PRODUCE ‘Your trade solicited Phone, Old 4647 2104 E. STUART eee THE TAILOR CLEANING, DYEING, REPATRING AND. PRESSING OF LADIES’ ‘AND GENTS’ GARMENTS WHILE YOU WAIT Clothes Bought and Sold Hats Cleaned and Re-Blocked Old Phone 1550 112 N. 7th Street Springfield, [ilinois ¢@MONEY TO LOAN FROM $5.00 UP On Househsld Goods, Horses and Wagons, Cows and other Chattels on weekly and monthly payments Easiest terms of any loan office in the city. Everything Confidential. Plenty of money on hand. B. GENAUST COME TO THE : i O'Possum and Chittling SUPPER At 1015 E. Washington St. TONIGHT ALL INVITED NATIVE SALVE DISCOVERED BOLLMAN LAUNDRY. 723 B. Washington St. Does first ¢lass work and prompt service. Our motto is to please. Goods called for and delivered. Our prices are reasonable. Give us a trial and be con- vineed. Call up 207, both phones. Geo, Bollman, Prop. & Mgr. FURNISHED ROOMS. With or without Board, 1203 E. Washington Street. MRS. E. TERRELL, Prop. FOR RENT. One beautiful 6-room house, well built and finished, cheap, one block from car line on 17th, between Pine and Cedar streets. Apply to B. L. Rogers, 119 North Eighth street, or 1505 South 17th street. Dr. S.A. WARE, PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS. OFFICE:—627% Bast Adams street HOURS: 10 a. m. to 12 m. 2p. m. to 4 p. m. 7 p.m. to 9 ‘Telephone: {eee Office: 3320 em TE Res. M6uTer-2 Calls promptly made. LOCAL NEWS. Our Telephone is: Main, Bell 3806. aCe erst eerie Rae Mr. Yates of Peoria, who has been stopping at the boarding house of Mrs. Sheffy, 1015 East Washington street, left on last Sunday for his home. Today is Saturday, pay for Tue Forum. ‘The Economical Coal Company is a new business just opened up, with William Woods as manager. The E. T. C. Club gave an elab- orate entertainment last Thurs- day evening. Begin early for the great Elks’ ball, Dee. 26, Sunday morning about 3 0’clock the residence of Mrs. J. C. Me- Clain, 1212 South Ninth street, was totally destroyed by fire, also most of the contents. Mr. and Mrs. MeClain have the sympathy of their innumerable friends and acquaintances. Elks’ annual ball, Arion Hall, Monday, Dee. 26, 1910. Rey. E. T. Cottman came home ‘Tuesday from his ministerial work to cast his vote. He will be here Sunday again to hold quarterly meeting at St. John’s A. M. E. Chureh, If by any means you fail to get your Forum, let us know, Mr. Frank Chandler of Seven- teenth and Cedar streets has been indisposed. Remember we have moved in the Masonic Hall, 119 North Eighth street. On ‘Thursday evening, Nov. 24, there will be given a Thanksgiv- ing ball and reception. Prepara- tions are being made for the larg- est crowds, the entertaining and the best time ever before had on a similar oceasion. The floor will be in fine condition for those who wish to trip the light fantastic. Musie by Nix’s full orchestra. See Mrs. E. L. Rogers for dress- making, plain or fancy. Old Tele phone 4622. Decatur, Bloomington, Jackson- ville, Lincoln, Lanesville, River- ton and every place in a distance of sixty miles or more are spe- cially ‘invited to attend the Thanksgiving ball at Masonic ‘Hall. Musie by Nix’s orchestra. Irish potatoes, single bushel, 75e ; in two bushel lots, 70¢; three bushel lots or more, 65¢, at J. Edw. Thompson. ‘The grandest reception and ball you ever before attended at Ma. sonic Hall Nov. 24. FIRST CLASS upholstering anc general furniture repairing. Jame: B. Bondman, 2020 E. Kansas street New phone 420, Music by Nix’s orchestra ot Thanksgiving eve at Masonic Hall. WANTED—Colored girls fo! cooks and housework, Apply a Illinois Free Employment Bureau 3051% South Sixth street, Mr. and Mrs. Randall Douglas of 2324 East South Grand avenue gave an “at home’? entertain ment last Thursday evening. Hon. W. T. Vernon, Registrar of the U. S. Treasury, will lecture at the Union Baptist Church, Nov 23, under the auspices of the Y M. C. A. The young people, and espe. cially the young business people will not err by taking a more ac tive part)in the Y. M, C. A, or the Sunday school work. It is a gooc opportunity to develop the min¢ aright. ENTERPRISE SAVINGS BANK The Peoples Depository TTT Set ee | ES iia = Ao i i Vea cos eisai * es te ee “A Wl _— a nab eC g ee ma ca 3 oe] ata Teas BS FENNY SAVINGS DEPARIMENL Our bank will receive deposits from the smallest to the largest amounts, interest. will be paid on average balances every three months with checking privileges : We especially call your attention to our penny savings depart- ment for children, whieh will be inaugurated on the day of the final opening, in which deposits from one cent up will be received, on which accounts, interest will be paid as on other accounts. Let everyone begin teaching their children the habit of saving. We earnestly ask the co-operation of the publie generally in our great work in the future as they have seen fit to give us in the past, which has brought us from the institution of a few dollars to our present position of thousands, we guarantee them the same attention, protection, care and profits as they have received in the past, about which we respectfully refer you to any and all of our stockholders, and customers. Let everybody deposit something. Respectfully yours, ENTERPRISE SAVINGS BANK 11th and Washington Sts., Springfield, Iinois. Our Telephone is: Main, Bell 3806 Mrs. Frank Chandler gave a church affair for the benefit of St. Paul’s Chureh at her home, Sev- enteenth and Cedar streets, last evening. When you read The Forum, carefully go over the business firms and make a specialty of go- ‘ing to these firms to spend your money and mention the fact that you saw it in The Forum. It is reported that Mr. Walter S. Holmes of the Adjutant Gen- eral’s office was married this week at Rockford. Mrs. P. E. Galbreth left this week for Kentucky on account of the serious illness of her sister. Mrs. Thornton Coleman of South Seventeenth street gave an “‘at home’? last Thursday even- ing for the benefit of New Hope Baptist Chureh. Quite an elaborate Thanksgiv- ing supper will be put on for the M. E. Chureh at Buffalo. Mr. I. E. Foster, of the Daily Western Globe of East St. Louis, was in the city Wednesday and called at our office. Mr, Foster is an alert, conversant young man Rey. B. L. Ivory has purchased property. on South Sixteenth street. A chureh social was given at the residence of Mrs. BE. L. Rog- ers last Thursday evening. Do not fail to attend the rare musical concert at St. Paul A. M. E. Church Noy. 14 for the benefit of the piano fund. Mrs. Mamie Jones is employed as clerk for the Economical Coal Company, a new firm opened up, with William Woods as manager. Rev. Small of St. Louis con- ‘ducted divine services at Grace M. BE. Church last Sunday for Rev. J. M. Smalley. Mrs. Arthur Clem returned last Sunday from St Louis, her former home, where she had been visit- ing her people for a fortnight. Harry W. Wilson, who was defeated for the Legislature, came to his de- feat on the account of the fact that | local option has a strong hold on Mor. ‘gan county. Dr. Bell gained sufi ‘ciently in Morgan county to overcome so ee in this county. Quarterly meeting at St. John | A.M. E, Chureh tomorrow. | We advise everybody who de- ‘sires to hear the Hon, W. T. Ver. non to purchase tickets before coming to the church, as seats will first be reserved for those who have tickets For example, if 300 tickets are sold before hand, 300 seats will be reserved and so on. Mrs. E. B, Smith left Tuesday for Quiney for an extended visit to her parents, Rev. T. L. Smith and wife. | The popular east end tailor, in the person of Mr. O. P. Berry of 1808 East Monroe street, was given a grand birthday surprise on the evening of Noy. 3, His es- teemed better half, Mrs. Berry, \invited a number of guests. A [luscious menu was served and a | good and jolly time was had until 9099999990959 9 98 SPSS OS SPE WHEN IN NEED OF Coal, Wood, Hay, Grain Country Produce, Chickens, Ete. CALL OLD PHONE 4748 YOUR TRADE SOLICITED Satisiaction Guaranteed Goods Delivered Free : H. I. McELROY | (223 .N. Thirteenth Street gg gg gg ehhh hh bbbhhhhSSh hho EEFOS44E4H the wee sma’ hours of the morn- ing. Mrs, Berry is a most charm- ing hostess Will the Democratic House frame a tariff-smashing bill and appeal to the insurgents of the Senate to aid them in pushing it through that chamber? They are committed to a policy of this sort, So are the insurgents. And the insurgents will have no right to complain if their Democratic allies put this issue squarely up to them in the Sixty-second Congress.—St. Louis Globe-Democrat z T. E. Lyon was second man in the race for the Legisiature. “Plumping” for Morris ran him ahead of the ticket. Mrs, Lucretia Dammon of 216 North Thirteenth street returned Friday morning from Pontiac, where she had gone as delegate to the stewardess’ board convention, being a delegate from St. John’s A, M. E, Church. Hear the Hon, W. T. Vernon at the Union Baptist Church, Nov. 23, under the auspices of the Y. M. C. A. He is the greatest living colored orator. ADJUSTMENT NOTICE. Estate of Andrew B. Carter, Deceased, The undersigned, naving been ap pointed Administrator of the estate of said deceased, hereby gives notice that he will appear before the Probate Court of Sangamon County, Illinois, at the January Term thereof, which will be held at the Court House of said County, beginning on the 2nd day of Jannary, 1911, at which time, all per sons having cleims against said estate are hereby notified to attend for the purpose of having the same adjusted, All persons indebted to said estate are ‘also requested to make immediate pay ment to the undersigned Dated this Ist day of November. 1910. Joserm Carrer, Administrator, Cas, 8. Gms, Attorney Hartmann Bros. Wholesale and Retail Both Phones 527 900 and 902 E. Washington St. Springfield, - Illinois Outside Shipping Orders a Specialty. We want your The Union Grocery Co Hin atriew eniructee ooeniel ta (ie 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. Ovr Goons Are Fresi Day 18th and Cass Sts. Tel. Old 1840 Mrs. M. L. Taylor Dress Making, Plain Sew- ing and Bushel Work. # SATISFACTION GUARANTEED 3 1305 E. Capitol Ave. REISCH BREWERY CO | City Brewery Their Bottle Beer Is Fine Bock’s Special Can't be Beat \ Try it! ee Today is Saturday, ae for THE Forum. DECATUR NEWS. | , | MEN’S WINTER _—— ee Wwe HAVE never | mM been in better P is | readiness to meet the [Ket | demand of winter than 4 At * ? right now, when 2 Mk I @ -counters and shelves “/ \-j| | H fh ; as are fairly groaning Jae (aa, under their weight of y \ y fresh new Undergar- Ne & ments and Union Suits for men in the various textures to suit the requirements of all classes. The fabrics are Balbriggan, Merino, Cashmere, Worsted Silk Mixture and Pure Silk. os ! Separate Garments 50 cts. to $7.50 } Union Suits - - $1.00 to $12.00 } HABERDASHER ) AND HATTER | 204 South Sixth Street Popbesr esa ilar Diath pe cetera oe ba |lorville, were entertained at luncheon land the theatre last Wednesday even: ling by Monte & Hurley, the West Main street. tailors and cleaners ‘The Methodist church is being over. hauled this. week. Mrs. Sam: Muskavalley is reported as being on the sick list this week. ‘The departure to Chicago of Mrs. McGregory,-who has long been a val- ued and respected resident of Decatur, was attended the night before by a grand farewell reception given at the magnificent residence of Mrs. 0. B. Clanton, 541 Spring avenue, by the Mesdames Moate, Robinson, Clanton and a number, of her other friends, who assembled in the parlors and halls of the beatitifwlly decorated interior, and there spoke, sang and ate to the health of one Of Decatur’s best. De- catur society was there in full, to say the least, and lost not even a meager opportunity to show a full and de. served apprectition of the excellent reputation of: Mrs. McGregory among the high soefgi ‘folk which has placed her in an enyiable position with the others of het get. The interior was one mass of decoration and coloring of ellen ine green, the dining room being espectally beautiful, where a never-to-be-forgotten menu of several courses was served, consisting of the delicacies of the season, after which the gests were treated to an excellent program of elocution and music. This recital, engineered by the redoubtable Mrs, Clanton, was a credit to Decatur. and, like the reception proper, will long be remembered by the fortunate ‘ones who happened to be present Dick Eliot's “Wild West” show last Sunday drew quite a large audience of the younger people. Allie Walden, a young Colored man of this city, offered to wager a large sum of money that he could ride any horse in the aggre- gation. We have no record of its being covered. At the reception given for Miss Lola McGregory last Wednesday night, Mr Herbert. Hurley sang his own compo sition of “Father, get the ax, there's a fly on baby's head,” and was enjoyed by all, The young people played plate, “Peanuckle,” checkers, casino, puss wants a corner, ring around the roses, blind man’s buff, frog in the meadow. and a number of other late games, and departed silently and orderly to their several homes, barely escaping the “Curfew.” ‘Those present included John Brown, Harry Goins, Otto Mur- [riell, Bessie Clark, Prudence Sheen, Mandy MeGrier, Rosebud Hutchins add others of equal mention. The menu consisted of peppermint candy. red lemonade, salted peanuts and pop: jcorn. | Mrs, Bristou is on the sick list this | week Decatur people should come to the font, as Decatur people always do, and show thelr appreciation for news space in Tur Forts by subscribing for that medium, Anything of a news na- ture may be inserted absolutely free ‘of charge by calling Bell phone 2963, ‘o* leaving same with Monte & Hurley, (228 W, Main street. Miss Callie Mitchell's mother, who has been ill in Chicago, is improving, | Mr, Curley Shields, of Bloomington, was in the city this week on import: ant business, spending only a few | tastes hove), eee ey gy ee : LOOK! LOOK! : Good Line of Up-To-Date - Sample Shoes at Half Price i : a Fowieins ; i. & e 3 Men, Ladies, Boys, ¢ Misses REPAIRING DONE WHILE YOU WAIT ; Shoes half-soled of the best leather 35¢ by Skilled Workman “Prompt Service and Good Attention,” my Moto. 3 ; E. SINGER : 110 South 7th Street New Phone 798 7 de detest cfoste debe ote efecto obo sde obese ote obo ode obesdeoeode oe ode ebe ste atesbe de obeade beet ede cleefeobeste sbeebs bobo deteetest: MATTOON NOTES. ‘The choir of the A. M. B. church will give a sacred concert next Sunday evening. It is hoped to be quite a feature for the evening and a large audience Is expectd. Mrs. Osear Uortee, of Charleston, spent Sunday with her mother. It is reported that C. B, Amos Is rapidly improving in health. Clarence Bass, of Champaign, IL. visited his relatives in this city on Sunday, Mrs. Katherine Brandymoore and her baby girl spent two weeks in Joliet, Mi. Mrs. Charles Parker received word of the death of her brother, Mr. Gate way, in Pittsburg, Pa. but at the time was unable to go, was compelled to stay at the bedside of her son, Charlie Huffman, who is quite ill at Danville. Mrs. Helen Swanson is spending a while in St. Louis, Mo. ee eee ee 3 ; Shoe Styles That 3 7s . 3 You Will Like No matter how long you wear a pair of our Shoes, they 4 will retain their style and you will surely like them, Every ; man in our employ is an experienced 4 shoe fitter, who knows how to fit shoes 3 <=> right, Every pair of shoes we sell 3 were selected for their wearing quali- ties, *Walk-Overs’? and ‘‘Hanans’ q Pe ire miore popular this year than ever $ N . before, Get your Fall and Winter ¥ \ . 2 Shoes from us. You will surely like : z XN \\ their style. 3 ahi. X\ b sowenoies Panama ee \) * SY EMERZ2CO : wy .VLSHOE : 125 W.S.0~ SPRINGFIELD. + A DELIGHTFUL RECITAL AT ST. PAUL'S CHURCH. Prof. L. Reie Schocei will give his first musical class recital at St. Paul's A. M. E. Church on Monday evening, Noy, 14th, for the benefit of the church. You can't afford to miss this fine enter- tainment. Admission 15 cents; chil- dren 12 years, 10 cents. J. H. Sypes, Pastor. Mrs, Atice G. WittITE, Chairman. Pnoonant, 1, Poet and Peasant Overture. .Suppe Prof, Schocei and Prof. Lembke. 2. AMewer ..........++..0+. Robyn Mrs. Roie Hunter. 3. On the Campus March. ... Sontag Lucille Elliott. 4. March Hongroise .......Kowalske Prof, Lembke. 5. Carissima cscs. sece+se+++Penn Alberta Moore. fi 6. Concert Study, “D Flat”... ...Lisat Lucia di Lammermoor . Leschetizky Prof. Sehocei. 7. The Shepherd of the Fold. Barnard Mrs. Roie Hunter. 8. Moonlight Sonata.......Beethoven Miss Ethel White. 9, A May Morning............Denza Miss Alberta Moore 10. Melody in “F”.........Rubinstein Mrs. Onie Moss. 11, Concerto, “E Flat”......... Lisa s Prof. Schocei. ee ee ae ee Se ee ee eee oe re 7 + : cm Grady ana _ | Webster ig r ae) \ ’ aes Puy: . B + t i 3 : Imperial Barber Shop 4 | If it is Tonsorial Work see the Line of 5 Tonsorialists : : Gracy Obsle: How'd, Prot G. Avartodale : 3 We make a Specialty of Hair Cutting, Shampooing, Facial 3 Massage and Bleaching 3 3 E, H. Mitchell, Chiropodiet H. Terrell, Shoe Shining Artiot ; ; 821 E, Washington St Springfield, I. 3 44464440000600640600000000000000 Last Saturday evening about 6 o'clock fire was discovered in the store room oceupied by one Al- hert Sheeheen, 117 North Eighth street, in the colored Masonic Temple. The contents of — the store were destroyed by fire and water, and that part of the build- ing was greatly damaged. The hall above was also slightly dam- aged. CHURCH DIRECTORY. St. Luke's Episcopal Church. REV. R. L. WILSON, Rector. Sunday School -.......:-.01.-.10:00 a. m. Morning Prayer ‘and \Sermon.11:00 a. m, Evening Prayer and Sermon.. 8:00 p. tm. Celebration of, Holy Commun. ‘on, first “Sunday of each MONCH AL coversercceseeceee-11:00 a.m. Litany "with ‘instruction’ every Wednesday at .cfcc.-ere.. 8:00 p.m. Ladies Guild Meets’ "every Belay a scopes pei ght Me Prinelpal saints! Days, ate “observed by the celebration of Holy Communion. St. Paul's A. M. E. Church, REY. J. H. SYDES, Pastor ‘Preaching every Sunday ‘at...10:45 a. m. RMA ee seectec assesses aE Be ak Sunday’ School at 00000000. 245 Dom. Allen Christian Kenideavor “ai. 6:30 p.m: ‘Glass every. Sunday at s...+12.12:00 noon | Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. Dighteenth and Cass Sts. REV. D. W. BLOODWURTH, Pastor. Services, Sunday at ..........11:00 a.m. Sonday School at -...ccscccsc+ 2200 pem. Brenig Service at 0000022. 730 Bim: Prayers meeting. Wednesda: Pee ocr entree 4100 Ds Th Grace M. E. Church, Fourteenth and Brown Sts, RBY. J. M, SMALLEY, Pastor. ‘Services, ‘Sunday at .......+--11:00 a, m. Sunday School at..:..cscececes+ 9100 @. mM, Evening Service at’ .v. vtec. 8:00 py mt Prayer necting Wednesday at. 8:00 p.m. Unien Baptist Church, ‘Twelfth and Mason Streets. REV. BL. IVORY, Pastor. services, Sunday at .ese+ece+.-11:00 am, Be YeP! Us Ot vossessorcsccese 2200 py nt a eee ee rayer’ Meeting’ Wednesday” at 8:00 'b. ‘idly Communion first Sunday of each menth, Sunday schon au 280 POM, Zien Baptist Church. Ninth and Carpenter Streets. REV. A. W. WILLIAMS, Pastor. Sunday Service at ....+..-++--11:00 a. m, Sunday, Sehool at. v.vsvvesss+ 1:00 p.m. Be. B. Ue at vevcsscscscceses @200 ps Evening Service at 2222202001. $200 p.m: Prayer Meeting Wednesday’ ‘ai 8:00 p.m. New Hepe Baptist Church, Highth and Miller Streets. REV. D. J. TATE, Pastor. Sunday Services at ......++..11:00 a, m, Sunday School at ..2000000000°985 @ m: Sermon at cesereiccccccrcscc, 8:00 pems Prayer’ Mecitnig” Wednesday “at 8:00 p.m: St. Jehn A. M. E. Chureh, | REV, WM, M. COLLINS, Pastor. Sunday Services at ...+-...+..10:45 a.m. Sunday School at. .00200050005 2380 poan Evening Service at °2222222222! 748 p.m: Otticlal® Board” Meeting’ “son- Gaye ale vsccrccsetecssery 8:00. ps m. Prayer “and Praise’ Meeting Wednesdays at vcs :esesceee 8:00 p. m. sundays Senool’”"” “easier Bieeting Thursdays, ats. s<- 8:09 p.m. Choir Rehearsal Fridays ‘ai... 8:00 ps im: Old ‘Time Methodist Church, Nineteenth and Cook REY. N. GRIFFIN, In’ Charge, Sunday Services sscsesees.c+.s10900 @, m. Sunday ‘School cv cvcccccccece 130) pol Preaching <0-.2:00° put wid 7320 p.m. Prayer ‘Meciinig, ‘Tuesday’ ++ 8:00 p.m Holiness meeting every ‘Thursday’ evening. SECOND SEVENTH DAY ADVENT- IST CHURCH. Fifteenth Street, Between Brown and Stuart Streets—Elder L. W. Browne, Pastor. Sabbath School ...........10:00 a, m. Sabbath Service .......1.111:00 a. in, Missionary Volunteer Soci- ety Meeting ............. 8:80 p.m. Prayer Meeting, Wednesday 8:00 p. m. Sunday Evening Service... 8:00 p.m. Holy Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Holy Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Ghurch. Fifteenth Street,” "between Washington and. Jefferson. Streets, REV, J. Hl DOSWELL, Pastor. Services Tavery Sunday at .<.. $00 p.m. Bunday School at. o0.. 20.00... 2:80 De Mm. Instruction Every’ Wed.” at...8.00. p.m: DECATUR CHURCH DIRECTORY. ANTIOCH BAPTIST CHURCH. 620 Spring Ave. Rev. J. A, Crockett, Pastor, Res, 848 West Decatur St. R, Oliphant, Chureh Clerk, Res, 920 Clinton St. award Motley, Superintendent Sun- day School. Miss Hedith Bell, Secretary Sunday School, Res. $27 W. Marltta St. SUNDAY SERVICES. Sunday School ....+.e0.+++ 9:80 a, m, Preaching. ...... sessvesers21:00 a, m, SE Ue cys cce seas OTRO a Preaching 220000 100000000) 8:00 pom, WEEK MEETINGS. “Willing Workers, ‘Puesday...3:00 p. m, Prayer Meeting, Wednesday..8:00 p.m. Sewing Circle, Friday........2:80 p.m Choir Meeting, Friday.......7:80 p.m, Mrs, Mollie Medlock, President Willing Workers. Mrs, Felta Thompson, President Sew- ing Circle Mrs. M. Kemp, Secretary Sewing Cirete Mrs, Bertha Benton, Church Chorister. Miss Willie Pearson, Church Organist, ST, PETER'S A. M. BE, CHURCH. 536 Spring Ave. J.T. Morrow, Pastor, Res,, Parsonage. SUNDAY SERVICES. Allen Junior League......-. 9:30am, Preaching ....se1 ssssssss.10245 a.m, Clues Meetings J. ...0.00000012:15 p.m. Sunday School ....ssss0ss 2:90 pom, Allen Senfor League....... 6:30 p.m. Preaching ....s... scsscsess 7:45 pom, 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. Ry SUNDAY SCHOOL OFFICERS. Carl L Watkins.......Superintendent Miss Caddie Kelley..........Secretary Res, 848 Colfax St. LITERARY CLUB. Mark Cummings .......+..-+President ALD, Cleel vssssecscsssccss. Secretary CHOI OFFICERS. Mrs, K, 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.......7:80 p.m. Sewing Circle, Friday........2:30 p.m. SEWING CIRCLE OFFICERS. Mrs, Jane King.........+....President Mrs. Anise Browner. ........Secretary UNION BAPTIST CHURCH. sae ee Oe Weta | en ee ere a eee: Residence, 1110 «.. Woods St SUNDAY SERVICES. Sunday School ...............10a.m. Preaching ..........seeeeee+0011., m, Preaching ................... 8D. m. Bees BeUececerss sh. <+. s+ At RUD. OM MID-WEEK SERVICES. Preaching, Wednesday .........8 p.m. Prayer meeting, Friday........8p.m. Lord’s Supper each third Sunday. ‘All are cordially invited to attend. Phone, Main 1963 HUGHES ©® THOMPSON will call on you in a few days ‘To insure you in one of the Strongest Sick and Accident Insurance Companies on earth. $200,000.00 deposited in the State ‘Treasury to protect policy holders. Covers all sickness, accident or death, matters not how it happens. OFFICE 2234 S. FIFTH ST. 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