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Vol. 7. No. 49 REV. SIDES PREACHES ABLE SERMON St. Paul's Church Making Good Progress—Pipe Organ a Feature. Rev. J. H. Sydes of St. Paul's A. M. E. church, preached quite an able sermon last Sunday at 11 a. m. His text was chosen from John the Revelator. "I saw a strange angel in heaven, crying aloud, saying: who is worthy to unloose the Book of the Seven seals?" His discourse was logical, fervent, and spiritual. After the regular services very beautiful and solemn memorial services were held out of respect for the late lamented Bishop Grant. At 7:45 o'clock Dr. Virden of the State Board of Charities delivered a most excellent address, full of oratory, eloquence and information. Dr. Virden is pronounced an orator of repute. The choir rendered most entrancing music. Monday evening Mr. Jackson and wife entertained a large crowd with a moving picture lecture, presenting the life of Moses and the Holy City to great advantage. Their show, the music and songs, were most excellent. Their pictures and scenes were superlatively grand. Tuesday and Wednesday evenings they showed at Union Baptist and Pleasant Grove churches respectively. H. O. McGrue for Commissioner Among the very prominent and latest men to announce for Commissioner is Alderman H. O. McGrue from the Fifth ward. Mr. McGrue is too well known for much elaborate mention. He was born and reared here in the city and a resident of one ward for forty-nine years. He is a business man, being the proprietor of the planing mills at Ninth and Adams streets. Mr. McGrue's record in the Council is very good. He has always advocated the best legislation and economy. He believes in law enforcement and justice meted out to all. Mr. McGrue has always been fair on those questions relating to the consideration and recognition of all men, regardless of race, creed or nationality. He is a man who gives employment to a large number of men and also gives Colored people employment. That Mr. McGrue will make a good man for the place is beyond question. He has both the ability and the experience, therefore we commend him to you for your most earnest consideration. The Colored people are aware of the fact that the best men from every standpoint are the men for them to vote for—men who are not afraid to stand for the right amidst the most trying crisis. St. John's A. M. E. Church. The program to be rendered at St. John's A. M. E. church on Thursday evening, Feb. 9, 1911, is given under the auspices of the Stewardess Board, and promises to be a rare treat. Admission 10 cents, and the one holding the lucky number will receive a handsome salad dish. Mrs. Lucretia Dammon, President; Mrs. Luella Gray, Secretary. A New Star in the Constellation A New Star in the Constellation Hon. W. J. Butler, whose announcement appears elsewhere in this paper, for the officer of commissioner, needs no introduction. He was born, educated and reared here. He is a lawyer and graduated from Harvard. His position on all public questions is known. He is truly a man and has friends innumerable. He held many high and responsible positions and stoops to no cliques or clans. He fought many a relentless fight for his party and for Springfield and will no doubt receive as high if not the highest vote on the ticket. What we say about Mr. Butler needs no emphasis—this is no exageration—he is a man and a manly man. He is the bright luminary, shining with such brilliancy that he cannot be missed. To you, dear people, we ask the highest admiration and endorsation for him, the Hon. William J. Butler, in whom we know you are well pleased. Jno. O. Rames for Commissioner Mr. Rames is a product of the city, educated in its schools, a thorough and competent business man, worthy in every particular of the support of all citizens that stand for clean politics and good government. Mr. Rames is at present teller in the Farmers' National Bank. His position is sug- [Single Copy 5 cents] S N. beda- s 's te t11 ma a g to gestive of competency. He would make an ideal Commissioner. His business training will enable him to perform invaluable service to the citizens, regardless of color or creed. He is just, and will administer the functions of his office impartially. A vote for Mr. Rames is a vote for the right man. He has no political boss to command him, but is running on his merits. Mr. Rames will receive a large percentage of the Negro vote, because they know his worth and fairness. WITH THE SICK. Mrs. Chas. Barton is ill at her home on East Capitol avenue. Mrs. Etta Harvey is rapidly recovering from an attack of la gripe. Mrs. Lillian Payne, of East Mason street, is confined to her home with illness. Mrs. J. C. McClain has recovered. Mr. Will Cansler is on the sick list. Mr. Frank Coleman was somewhat improved at last report. Rev. E. T. Cottman is on the sick list. Mrs. O. P. Berry is improving. Mr. Chas. Brown is somewhat improved. James Quinn for Commissioner. James Quinn for Commissioner. Mr. Jas. Quinn, whose announcement appears elsewhere in our paper, is a candidate for commissioner and a man of the best reputation. Mr. Quinn has lived here practically all of his life and owns considerable property at 12th and Capitol avenue and vicinity. Mr. Quinn is highly recommended by some of the best colored and white citizens of the city who have known him for years. He is a man who believes all men should have a square deal—he treats all the same—knows no man by his color or position, but by the individual's worth and self respect. Mr. Quinn has run a store at 12th and Capitol avenue for the past twelve years and the people who have dealt with him say he is not only a fit man for the place but a good citizen, sustaining the best reputation. Mr. Quinn is from the Sixth ward and we need a good honest business man to look after the Big Sixth. Mr. Frank Macpherson of the Boston Store, a Candidate. Young Mr. Frank Macpherson of the Boston Store, is a candidate for commissioner. Mr. Macpherson is not a politician, but essentially a business man, being in charge of affairs of this noted enterprise on the east side of the square. He was reared here, and attended the schools of the city, graduating from the high school. The fact that under the commission form a man's ability to handle a private business or that of a corporation is the only real test of his fitness places this young man among the fittest of the whole galaxy. He is well known and his accomplishments are not in the equation—that being well nigh beyond question. It does not take a man versed in politics or schemes, to make a good commissioner, but on the contrary, he must be versed in business management and have a good education and he should have a good character. He should also be a man who believes in the fair and square deal being done by all, the most humble as well as the most exalted. We have reason to believe that Mr. Macpherson is a man of this type. There is nothing to the contrary. So far as the colored people are concerned, they are for such men. SOCIALLY SPEAKING Mrs. Joe Morgan of West Williams street was hostess to the Every Wednesday Card Club last week. A reception was tendered the trustees of St. John A. M. E church on Thursday evening. The affair was quite elaborate. Mrs. Solomon White, of East Reynolds street, will be hostess to the Don't Worry Club, Wednesday. Miss Amanda Wells entertained the Young People's Progressive Club last Friday. Miss Ethel White entertained Miss Blossom Barton at luncheon Sunday. At the Dubois Lyceum The following program was rendered by the Dubois Lyceum at Pleasant Grove Church Feb. 2: Instrumental Solo—Miss G. J. Nelson. Voice—Miss Laura Wilson. Paper—Rev. E. Hall. Recitation—Mrs. Anna Page. Quartette—Henry Alexander, Viola Alexander, James Gentry and Noble Alexander. Round Table topic, "What does it take to make good citizens?" Today is Saturday, pay for THE FORUM. "Be ye doers and not sayers only." SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 1911 Abe Barker for Commissioner. PETER H. Mr. Abe Barker, a candidate for commissioner, is a business man of long and good repute. For twenty years he has been in business, giving much employment to the colored and other laboring people. Mr. Barker, whose announcement appears today, is a large tax-payer and can be relied upon to administer the affairs economically and equitably if elected. We commend him to you and advise you to study him as to his fitness for the place. He will, as a matter of fact, see to it that every poor working man has a chance to earn an honest living if it lies within the radius of his power. Prominent Business Man Dies Suddenly J. C. Klaholt, the jeweler, well known and liked, for many years in business here, born in this city about 55 years ago, died suddenly Sunday. Mr. Klaholt was highly respected, and quite a valuable asset to the city. His death is a distinct loss. Man that is born of woman is of a few days and full of trouble. V. M. C. A. to Be a Success. The colored Y. M. C. A. has taken another start. A few young men met at the Forum office last Sunday and organized a band of workers who are to get fifty more with $1.00 each by Sunday, Feb. 5, to make the first start, rent a room and proceed for the year. The next meeting is Sunday, Feb. 5, at 4 p. m. at 119 North Eighth street. All men invited. Those present were: A. M. Williams, H. B. Hughes, C. Fields, C. S. Clemm. Capt. R. A. Byrd, E. L. Rogers and J. Harold White. Roy R. Reece for Commissioner Mr. Roy R. Reece, son of former Adjt-Gen. J. N. Reece, is a Springfield young man, who was reared and educated here in the public schools. He needs no introduction to the voters. For several years he served as Assistant Adjutant General. He was elected mayor to fill out the unexpired term of the late David S. Griffiths and served nearly two years in that capacity. Mr. Reece has always been considerate and strove to give every man a chance to earn a dollar. When he was Assistant Adjutant General he befriended many, and he was always highly thought of and admired by his friends. He endeavored to carry out the program mapped out by D. S. Griffiths and was, to a great extent, hampered on account of promises previously made. He is a business man, being proprietor of Reece's Laundry; has always given some colored men employment. This young man aspires for commissioner, feeling that his record in public life is proof sufficient for his competency. His friends know him from a personal view point and know his disposition. He is therefore announcing and soliciting your aid. General Joseph Vance General Joseph Vance, whose announcement as a candidate for commissioner appears in today's Forum, is a veteran of the Civil War. He was Adjutant General under three governors of Illinois, and served on the commission that located Camp Lincoln as the permanent camp of the Illinois National Guard. During his administration the first battalion of colored troops was organized. He has been prominent in the upbuilding of Springfield and a large employer of colored labor during the past twenty years. He does not ask a single vote at the expense of Mr. Gibbs, the colored people's candidate for commissioner, but as there are eight persons to be nominated for that office, he submits his name for their consideration. At St. Paul's. For that Centennial Celebration at St. Paul A. M. E. church, Feb. 13, you will please go on time. Have you conceived the fact that that is going to be the greatest thing we have ever before had? Well, it is. Come early for the program is to open at 8 p. m. sharp. The admission will be only 10c. There will be no reserved seats. The first will be first—and conversely. Charles F. Clapp for Commissioner. Mr. Charles F. Clapp, a candidate for Commissioner, is a well known resident of the city and quite a genial man. He is not a politician from the common acceptance of the term, but strictly a business man, highly recommended and is thoroughly competent to fill the position creditably, honorably and economically. For fourteen years he has held a responsible position at the plow works, Ninth and South Grand avenue, which position calls for ability and integrity. The Colored boys who know him commend him highly and say he is a man who believes in giving every man a square deal. MR. CHAS. LINK FOR COM. MISSIONER. Mr. Chas, F. Link, of the firm of Van Horn & Link, south side square, a prominent business man, is a candidate for Commissioner and announces The Forum this week. Mr. Link has been in business on the south side for twenty years and is too well known for a long write up. He is a progressive man and is allied with the element that believes in law enforcement and order. As a business man and taxpayer, he is a desirable man. His competency is beyond question, because it is a self-evident fact that he is able to meet the demands of the office. Mr. Link served as a member of the Board of Supervisors from the township and made one of the best members of that body. The Colored vote should study the conditions here and be careful in their selections of men. They are aware of the fact that were business men and taxpayers such as Mr. Link in charge of our affairs political, there would be serener times and no great uncalled for catastrophes occurring. Mr. Link is so well known to our readers that we simply desire to present his name, believing that with this class of men elected, all will be treated fair and a great revolution will take place. MR. ALFRED BOOFT FOR COMMISSIONER The subject of this sketch is a business man and a man whose interests are great. He is not an office seeker and not a politician in the common acceptance of the term. We all know Mr. Booth who ran a grocery on East Monroe street for years and who now has his business on East Capitol avenue. It is a good sign of a brighter and better day when this class of men are willing to lay aside their business affairs and take the responsibility upon themselves to operate the affairs of a great city such as is Springfield. Mr. Booth is a man that the whole people believe will be absolutely on the square. The Colored people have always found this class or type of men to be in favor of doing justice to all. It is not the good, respectable people who would crush down the weak. These men stand for right and justice and equality before the law. Mr. Booth's record places him in the category of men who are safe and sane and trustworthy. Believing as we do that he is worthy of your support and that if elected every class of citizens and every righteous cause will have a fair hearing, we present this sketch. Y. M. C. A. Elects Officers The Colored Young Men's Christian Association completed the work of electing officers last Thursday evening. The officers in full are: Capt. R. A. Byrd, President; B. H. Lucas, Vice President; E. L. Rogers, Acting General Secretary; E. T. Gorum, Financial Secretary; A. M. Williams, Treasurer. The other committees and boards will be assigned and named later. A rousing meeting will be held at Masonic Hall Sunday at 4 p. m. The public (men) are urged out. Springfield is going to emulate Chicago. Will you come over in "Macedona and help?" E. L. ROGERS, Sec'y. Registration Notice Next Tuesday is Registration Day. If you desire to vote see that you are registered in the precinct in which you love. Don't forget, Feb. 7th. OUR SEVENTH BIRTHDAY EDITION Will Be Out in Elaborate Style Saturday, Feb. 18th. On Saturday, Feb. 18, the Forum will be seven years old, having made its debut in the journalistic arena Feb. 12, 1904, and missed only three Saturdays since that time, two editions having missed Aug. 22 and 29, 1908, and one Dec. 17, 1910. In honor of our seventh year of existence, we desire to put on a few finishing touches and issue a big edition, with several hundred extra copies. We shall also have some special poems and articles by some of our literary contributors and a reproduction of our staff at that time and some of our articles. We shall be pleased to get some kind of an ad from every colored business man and many of our white business firms who generally rally to these efforts. We shall also be pleased to give special space to candidates, who may desire to state their platforms. We give better and larger write-ups than any paper in the city for the price as the records will show. Therefore, all business men and candidates desiring space in this special edition need not wait for our representative to call, but send in your cut and your matter to the Forum, 119 North Eighth street. Telephone Old 3806. SEELEY'S RECORD Was City Attorney for Six Years City Attorney Roy M. Seeley, who has served in that capacity for six years, making an enviable record as a public official, is a candidate for Mayor under the new form. Mr. Seeley is running on his record and experience in public life and offers that record as a guaranty of his competency and business sagacity. Mr. Seeley has looked strictly after the city's affairs and there is no complaint on him whatsoever for any negligence or dereliction of duty while in office. He is a young man and well liked by his host of friends. Mr. Seeley, during the six years now about to close, has less said against him on that question of graft than any other official of the city in the past ten or fifteen years. So far as can be ascertained he has made a clean record as an official. So far as his ability and experience are concerned, that is not questionable. His record while in office is his platform. MORTUARY. Mrs. Lucile Giles, wife of David Giles, the dairyman, and daughter of Prof. A. L. Stewart, died Tuesday morning of this week about 7 a.m. The funeral was held at the residence in the west end of town Thursday at 2:30 p. m. Rev. W. N. Tobie officiating The interment was made in Oak Ridge Family has public's sympathy. Requiescat en pace. A CAPABLE MAN W. E. Robinson for Commissioner. Again we call our readers' attention to Mr. W. E. Robinson's candidacy for Commissioner. He is at present alder man from the Fourth Ward and stands for the highest ideals in politics. He is strictly a business man, having been in charge of one of the greatest financial institutions in the State for the past twelve years, the Court of Honor. We find him to be an affable man and well versed in city affairs. Our readers will give him consideration and investigate his record. The Fourth ward gave him a majority of 715 for alderman last April. Wilberforce Uni. Program Last Sunday was "Wilberforce Day" at St. John A. M. E. church and a very excellent literary program was rendered. A collection of $14.00 for education was raised. The participants acquitted themselves creditably. Chas. Brown Dies at St. John's Hos nital Mr. Charles Brown, of Fifteenth and Kansas streets, died at St. John's Hospital early yesterday morning. He was well known and highly respected. He leaves a wife and three children. Funeral will be held tomorrow at 2:30 o'clock at St. John A. M. E. church. Fourteenth and Mason streets. H. B. Davidson for Commissioner H. B. Davidson, the well known carriage and wagon manufacturer of Sixth and Jefferson streets, who is a candidate for Commissioner, needs no introduction to the business men of Springfield. He has been in business he for many years, his reputation as an honest, honorable business man is well known. Mr. Davidson has a wide circle of friends who are supporting him for the position, men who know (that in him they would have an honorable, conscientious public official 15 cents Per Month one who, if elected, would devote his entire time to the interests of the City of Springfield. The Colored citizens as well as the white recognize in him a man to be trusted, and we are glad to endorse as worthy a candidate as H. B. Davidson. John F. Bretz, Prominent Contractor, for Commissioner. Mr. John F. Bretz, who resides on North Fifth street, is a prominent business man who has lived in the city for years, is too well known to need much introduction. His business career has enabled him to become so well and favorably known to the people that we hardly know just how to write "him up." He has been conspicuous for his good traits. He works large gangs of men in the paving and concreting business, and the Colored people have received better and fairer consideration at his hands than probably any other man in a like position in the city. He does not only give them good wages and good employment, but good treatment and the best chance. His experience as a business man eminently fits him for such a position. He is thoroughly competent. No other man on the ticket will receive better consideration from the Colored vote than Mr. Bretz, who has been for a large host of them their rod and their staff. He has befriended many of them when it took men of courage to speak and act, and his name is sweet in their ears and the recollection of his good traits shall be to him as bread which was cast upon the waters. Shakespeare said: "Good name in man or woman dear, my Lord, is the immediate jewel of the soul." Mr. Britz retired from business six years ago. Mr. Britz was the first man to give Colored people work on the streets of this city. Basil W. Ogg. We take great pleasure in presenting to the readers of The Forum Mr. Basil W. Ogg of South College street. A young man of the highest repute who is a candidate for Commissioner. Mr. Ogg comes highly recommended and has proven that he is worthy of note by working up a substantial business. He is the proprietor of the Four Hundred Cigar and is the manufacturer of the same. If elected a Commissioner he will prove equally as successful, no doubt, in the affairs of the city as he has proven in his business. He is a young man of sterling qualities and believes equality before the law for every man. He is too well known for much laudation. We interviewed several men and they speak in the highest terms of this young man. The Colored vote will be cast for men this time and we hope every reader of this article will make a thorough investigation and give Mr. Ogg's candidacy due consideration and give him a fair deal. From South Africa. Rev. D. E. Murff and wife, who have been in Capetown for the past five or six years, doing missionary work, desire to return home on account of the illness of Rev. Murff. L. REIC SCHOCEI RECITAL At the New Hope Baptist Church Monday Night. Feb. 6. This promises to be the best and most attractive program rendered by Mr. Schocei up to the present time in Springfield. Admission, adults 15 cents, children 10 cents, Tickets on sale at the Forum office and in the hands of the committee. Program. Poet and Peasant Overture—Prof. Schoeel and Prof. Lambke. The Swallows—Miss May Nelson. Coquetrella Mazurka—Miss Ethel White. "Still as the Night"—Miss Alberta Moore. Garrissinha—Miss Alberta Moore, "Lucha de Lammermoor." Leschetzky, "Concertstuck. Op. 79"—Prof. Schoeel. Ten minute address—Attorney C. S. Gibbs. Committee—Miss Lora Logan, Mrs. H. K. Wilson, Mr. Mildred Johnson, Miss Georgia Osby, Mrs. Maude Nolan and Mr. Monroe Leavells. 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 postoflice at Springfield, Ill,, under the ‘Act of Congress of March 3, 1879. One Year sveete sage LD One Month Sede ea thay aan Par Copy cccinececesennse 60 KF. |. Rogers, Editor and Manager. J.B. Osby, Associate Editor. Saturday, Feb. 4, 1911. EDITORIAL | Gibbs for City Commissioner. _ (Continued from iat Wook.) Aunt Jamiamah, faithful wite of Old Uncle Mose, can feel with wom- anly instinct that there is more to be said on the subject. Devotedly, she confides it to him, thus { My Deares’, Deares’ husban’, yus been al'ays kind an’ true, Deys nuffin’ in dis gret la’ge wurld what I wouldn’ does fo’ you, An’ Ise been jis a’thinkin’ bout dem things you tole me t'day, Which is all of ‘em jis mos’ good sich as tole in a good man's way. But dey's some mo’ things a-lackin, what I sees in my mind’s eye, So I takes dis ‘cassion to tells you’ bio dis free gen’ration die, I. Don't you ‘member when de Pilgrims in de year of 1607 Landed in dis Indian's country an implored to God in Heaben Fo’ his food an’ wa'mth an’ raiment, fo’ his guidness health and strengt? Don't you know'd how God Almighty sen’ dem morn dey need, at longf? ‘Tell dese po’ b'nighted chilluns, an’ fo’ emp’sis tell’em ‘gain Dat Gibbs is what the nation prayed for when they said, “God give us men.” mL. But to come mo’ ne'rer home—don't dar’ tells me you forgit "Bout dem ho'se-whip cow-hide lashins whence de blood am runnin’ yit. Can't you ‘member dem ole cabins what could tell of many a crime? Don't you member how dey beat us tll we ‘most knowed ‘twas de end of time? Tell dis po’ blind-folded chillen dat dis man’s commission plea Ropresents de slaves’ petition when dey prayed, “God make us free.” Iv. Den again my Deares’ husban’, der am ties dats ne’rer still, Can't you see down through de da‘kn #5 at dem graves behind de hill? Can't you ‘member dat great battle— Bunker Hill, in '75, Whar de been to serve their country an’ dey neber ‘turned alive? ‘Tell dis free-bo'n gen'ration dat dis man’s soul, sincere fo’ right, Am jis de spirit dem soldiers prayed for when dey cried, “God give us light.” v. Now de las’ but not de least in dis age of human worth, Where de purest gifts of God am come to us at our first birth, Whar de ghosts of all de el’ments, an’ de powers of all creations Seeks a grave an’ constant warfare ‘gainst de wickedness of de na- tions. Tell dis free-bo'n Springfleld people dat jis as sho’s de Creator lives Dey neber can reach dis mos’ high Glory, ‘less dey nominate Charles Gibbs. (To be continued by Uncle Morse's Educated Heir.) The candidates whose announce- ments you fail to see in colored papers, yet they will have the un- qualified nerve to ask for your vote. We advise you to choose from the list you see in the Forum Here's to the Advance Citizen. Well, what do you know about that ‘Vance Citizen’s page, And the things that appear in his papers; Don't you think he'd better “pick on somebody his age” And not make such grand blunders and capers? He surely must presume he can sing some new jibes That the rest of us can't catch, But when he hammers on the platform of Lawyer Gibbs He'll find that he “meets his mateh.” Contributed, ‘Rishoo Abram Grant is Dead: Bishop Abram Grant, of the African Methodist — Episcopal chureh, is dead. The end came Sunday morning, January 22, at 10:15, His was an eventful life, full of good works and worthy of emulation by those who wish to be of helpful serviceableness to others. When such a towering giant of moral strength as Bishop Grant passes from the world it sustains a severe loss from a finite view, but back of all such events is All Wisdom, the Omnipotent God Men in every walk of life have been listening with attent ear for news from the bedside of _ the stricken Bishop who has been waging for many weeks a brave, determined but losing fight with the grim old warrior, Death. Al- though they entertained but for- lorn hopes of his recovery, yet they were stunned and ill-prepar- ed for the news when the end came, This great-hearted man played well his part as a valiant Christian soldier, waging at all times an un- compromising battle against un- righteousness and the foes of righteousness. His record is com- mendatory, and one that will stand out in bold relief and will be extolled by his fellow-men for many years to come. All honor to the life work of this great man of God, for it shall live after him. To live in the hearts of our fellow men, it is said, is not to die, and this will be pre- eminently true of—Bishop Abram Grant.—National Baptist Union. Attention! Behold Danville— it is as a city which sitteth on a hill—eannot be obseurated. When people do right they have no exeuses to make nor any apol- ‘ogies—they have clean records, ‘hoth in polities and out. Every vote will count in this election, Chas. E. Wyatt for Commissioner. I have resided in Sangamon county almost continuously since 1861, having resided at 608. Walnut street and been engaged in business in this city for six years. I take pleasure in an- nouncing my candidacy for the office of commissioner-of the City of Spring- feld. Should I be favored with the nom: ination, and be elected, it will be my aarnest endeavor to serve the people ‘in an honorable and business like way, ‘giving my undivided attention to the affairs that come before me while in office, _ I consider the office one of the most important in the gift of the people of this city and sincerely assure them, if elected, to serve them with honor and ability. Chas. E, Wyatt. | Subseribe and pay for the col- ored paper. That beats making fun of it. Tt may one day give lethployment to your son. The other paper—never—Dallas, Tex- as, Express. There are approximately 800,- 000 colored people in Texas. Gov- ernor Colquitt expects them to recognize him as their chief State officer. In passing around the blessings of office let some drop- pings fall on us—Dallas Express. Does the Tree Bear Fruit? The Forum, together with the better element of colored people in the city have for the past six years or more, upheld our leaders and legislators from this county and district in whatever they were out for. We have stood with them and their faction with unswerv- ing tenacity and have not yet fal- tered. ‘The people have begun to complain because no colored men are given recognition by the rep- resentatives from this city. Not a single valiant soldier has been given a lucrative representative place from this city in six or eight years outside of a small city job or janitorship. They are now ask- ing why cannot the men we elect and support give a reputable col- ored man something commensur- ate with the support from this dis- trict? We can’t answer this ques- tion. We have given good support to the progressive element or the state administration and its ad- herents for over six years and our reward has been most meagre and stingy. The Democrats have stood loyally by the men who helped them get ashore and we laud them for it. We hope our men may see the error of their way and at least reciprocate. The Forum’s readers will have to be shown, as they are from Missouri—most of them. So far the trees have borne no fruit so far as the representative colored men are concerned. No fruit worth while, There is yet time for redemption, but. the Spirit is not to dwell amongst men forever. If the trees do not bear fruit: they should be hewn down and burned in a consuming fire. The soiled doves of the white race have to stay in seelusion, The street walkers of the colored race in this city can go where they please, any time they want and make any amount of unnecessary noise about it.—Dallas, Texas, Ex- press. Great seott! Nearly a_ million colored people in Texas. But down in Mississippi there are over 900,- 000 of the tribe of Ham. How in the name of common sense are you going to deport or lynch all’ of these sable, sturdy sons? Yes, we have a race question and it must be equitably and justly settled or there will be great turmoil and a great revolution here and this country will be the sufferer. ’ At St. Paul’s A. M. E. Church, Monday, February. 13, . . “Tllinois Col- Sung by Leota Singleton, entitled, “On Under auspices of "Illinois Col- TMinrona of Loves Swest Droaa” ored Historical Society.” Admis- ~ Rey, p, J. Tate, Rev. B. L. Ivory. ‘i ents, ioceny invited. 4. M. Williams, Esq. sion 10 cents. Every body invite Tuslles Bene onetk Speeches, patriotic songs and pa- Ushers—Kdward Gorum, Mesdames pers. C, H. Morgan, Matilda Jackson, Bre ql . . Monroe, Mattie Johnson, Mrs. Arthur The colored people will honor Young. Saran Harris | the memory of the Emancipator, aie. Risa Pro pam i rganist—Peari Nelson. Vice Presidents. St. Paul's A. M. E. Church General Revs. J. H. Sydes, E. T. Cottman. Committee—Dr. J. H. McGee, John D. D., Wm. Collins, D. J. Tate, B. L. Mosby, Will Reed, Barney Clemm, Rev. ivory, J. W. Smalley. A. W. Williams. Ben Johnson, Bert Singleton, ©. 8. 8. L. Edwards. R. L. Wilson, Geo. Gibbs, Rev. J. H. Sydes. Wright, Drs. J. E. Henderson, 8. A St. John’s A. M. E. Church Com. Ware. N. B. Ford. mittee—Mrs. Eva Monroe, Wm. Cans- Program. Opening Song—St. Paul’s Choir. Invoeation—Rey. A. W. Williams, Patriotic Song—Choir. Introduction—Dr. J. H. Magee, Reading Proclamation—Miss N. G Sydes. Singing—Choir. What the Emancipation Means to the Colored People of Illinois and the World—Madame Jennie Coleman Me- Patriotic Song—Choir. Responses. limited to five minutes— Hon, Edw. D. Green, B. H. Lucas, Rev. E, C. Cole. Solo—Miss Blossom Barton, Rev. J. H. Sydes, Rev. E. T. Cottman, D. D., Capt. R, A, Byrd, Rey. S. L. awards. Solo—Alberta Moore. Rev. Wm. L. Collins, Chas. Brown, Esq., E. L. Rogers, Maj. Otis B. Dun- can, Song, composed by Arthur Naylor— The circulation of the Forum is increasing daily. The people know a good thing when they see it. . | The Forum has stood by the present State Administration and the county and city men who stood with the administration, and we have never contracted nor shrunk. Our support of the progressive or better element has been unfalter- ing. We have been as unchange- able and as unalterable as the laws of the Medes and Persians. Now we expect those whom we befriended to reciprocate. If they do not do something the people and we too, will demand an ex- planation in the future. One of our contemporaries says : “The news comes to us that our capable and worthy Attorney, Chas. 8. Gibbs, is striving to be- come a candidate for Commission- er.’’ Mr. Gibbs is doing no such silly thing. Our belated contem- porary is suffering from a lack of mental equipois. Mr. Gibbs, dear sir, is a candidate and is striving to be elected. Whoever brought you that news is mentally abnor- mal. _ We have too large a number of colored people giving advice who need admonition. Isn’t it strange that the most ig- norant colored people display their ignorance in writing their “editorials.’’ Poor fools! Why don’t they know? We emphatically, indignantly and vehemently deny the claim by a contemporary that the colored people throughout the city are op- posing the candidacy of any: col- ored man for office. No sane man can nor is trying to give a respec- table, intelligent reason why he is not or cannot support a colored man. Seeing that we must press forward and show our colors and demonstrate our patriotism, all the thinking people who’ sec aright, are ardent supporters of the colored men. This opposition to a colored man is the ‘most un- kind cut of all,’’ and the most sil- ly and fallacious. The Negro paper that has no stamina and no intellectuality is a sounding brass and tinkling évmbal. The colored business man and landlord have got to learn how to treat their customers. The lack of this requisite causes so many colored people not to do business with many of our color- ed stores, halls and newspapers and financial institutions. It is the lack of confidence reposed in one another; the lack of aceom- modation some of our peo- ple give’ to their eustomers, ete. You must study your — business and treat your customers right. Don’t be so afraid that some one is trying to beat you. We fail to Sung by Leota Singleton, entitled, “On the Throne of Love's Sweet Dream.” Rey. D. J. Tate, Rev. B. L. Ivory. A. M. Williams, Esq. Jubilee Song—Choir. Ushers—Kdward Gorum, Mesdames C, H. Morgan, Matilda Jackson, Eva Monroe, Mattie Johnson, Mrs. Arthur Young, Sarah Harris. Chorister—Geo. Donnegan. Organist—Pearl Nelson. St. Paul's A. M. E. Church General Committee—Dr. J. H. McGee, John Mosby, Will Reed, Barney Clemm, Rev. Ben Johnson, Bert Singleton, C. 8. Gibbs, Rey. J. H. Sydes. St. John’s A. M. E. Church Com- mittee—Mrs. Eva Monroe, Wm. Cans: ler, B. H. Lucas, Henry Perry, Mrs. Millie Martin, Rey. Wm. Collins, Grace M. B. Church Committee— J. P. Roberts, ©. A. Riecks, J. H. Re vere, E. L. Rogers, Mrs. Bell, Rev. J. M. Smalley. Union Baptist Church Committee— Mesdames Roey Hunter, Bettie Wat- son, C. H. Morgan, G. H. Rollins, Den- nis Douglas, James Gray, E. C.’ Cole. Zion Baptist Church—Sam Alexan- der, Nathan Smith, Amanda Carr, Rey. Chas. Houston, Mrs, R. B. Wil- liams, Maggie Davis, Rev. A. W. Wil- Hams. New iHpe Baptist Church—Mes- dames Hattie McTier, H. K. Wilson, Jennie Perce, Charles’ Nolan, Rev. H. K. Wilson, Mr. J. B. Osby, Rev. D. J Tate. Pleasant Grove Baptist_ Church— Mrs, Hattie Edwards, Mrs. 'T. W. War- rie, Mrs. Sallie Hall, Mr. T. W. War- rick, Mr. H. B. Hughes, Mr. G. B. Lefriadge, Rev. Edwards. Refreshment Committee—John Mos: by, chairman. comprehend the first principle in business, Let us not be so nar. now minded. Let us be men and give one another a chance. If the other fellow treated you like you treat some of your friends, you could not exist. We are all finite beings and none of us ab- solute. Carnegie and Rockefeller are dependents. We all err; we all sin. ‘‘In heaven alone no sin is found, and there is no weeping there,” The Editors of the Forum are opposed to articles appearing in these columns for the purpose of slandering or wounding the feel- ings of others. We do not sub- seribe to such things and when any erroneous or malicious article appears in this paper, unless properly signed, we shall gladly make amends and reprimand the guilty parties. The Forum is ab- solutely impartial and is not the medium through which people are to air personal grievances. The Colored voter should not forget men like J. EB. K. Herrick, whose worth is known and who proves that he believes in allow- ing every man a chance to live, because he gives them work, ad- vertises with Colored papers and believes truly that ‘‘Out of one blood God made us all to dwell on the earth.’”” Buffalo Items. Mrs. Nace Wheatley returned Sunday from St. Louis, Mo., where she was called to the bed- side of her daughter, Mrs. George Coleman, Benjamin H. English is serious- ly ill, Miss Janrose Wheatley is on the sick list Mrs. Emanuel Bonnaparte, who has been ill with la grippe, is able to be out again, Mrs. Benj. H. English was a Springfield’ visitor Sunday. THE DU BOIS LYCEUM. Meets at Pleasant Grove Bap- tist Church every Thursday even- ing at 7:45 p. m., Eighteenth and Cass streets. Literary Programs and Debates on Current Topics. Public cordially invited. 8. J, WILLIAMS, President. MR. LEFRIADGE, Secretary. 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You won't find styles like the i lie IMPERIAL ™ a a You won't find styles near e Ee, as swagger. You won't find SN «| IMPERIAL $3 HATS X Pat co gan at any other store because we have : er the exclusive agency for this town. \ et We believe it’s the best $3.00 ' 7 Hat made, That's why we secured ye the exclusive agency for them, Tampenii Hake youn tnink so when you see the Vw : new Fall and Winter shapes that al are ready. / PETER MYERS & CO. 529 NORTH SIDE SQUARE a a per ce ee ce | ENTERPRISE _ SAVINGS BANK > The People’s Depository We do a general banking business. Deposits received subject to check. Interest paid on average balances quarterly. Penny Savings Department for children in which deposits are received from 1¢ up. The ‘‘Black man’s hope’’ lies in this institution. ENTERPRISE SAVINGS BANK Eleventh and Washington Sts Warning Warning INSURANCE? If not, see T. R. Thompson at once and have him write you in the FED- ERAL CASUALTY COMPANY of De- troit, Mich. insures against accident, sickness or death. Bell Phone 1963. Springfield, II. Office 223! S, 5th. Office Phone Residence Phone 2822 2819—-R 3B A. Morris Williams Attorney at Law WILLIAMS’ BLDG. lith and Washington Sts. Springfield, - Illinois. &) Ve NATIVE LOOK .Saive DISCOVERED When the doctor fails try a box 25c, 50c, $1 Grocery Store & Vegetable Market Tnst opened at 11th and Reynolds sts, Will be pleased to have your trade, SAM PULEO Proprietor FREE TUITION. The Lincoln Manual Training School Telephone, Old 3309 1501 EAST WASHINGTON STREET Springfield, liinois oe 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. frem 8 A. M. to4 P. M. from 7 to 9:30 P. M. E. C. HAMILTON, Principal Visit °°?) H. Sallie’s New Furniture Store 726 E. Wash’ton St. Tel. Mein 3820 New and Second:Hand Furn- iture, Stoves, Ranges and Hardware We can Furnish your House Complete. Our Prices are Reasonable. eur Terms are Cash or Rasy Payments CALL AND INSPECT Hartmann Bros. Wholesale and Retail Bakery Both Phones 527 900 and 902 E. Washington St. Springfield, - Illinois Outside Shipping Orders a Specialty. —VISIT. C, H. JONES’ Soda Fountain Front of Gem Cafe 819 E! Washington St. All Popular Drinks, Hot and Cold ‘The only enterprise of its kind run by colored people in the City 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. Edward Baimann Chas. T. Baumann BAUMANN BROS. PRESCRIPTION DRUGGISTS (Deutsche Apotheke) Both Phones 654 YOUR PATRONAGE SOLICITED Corner 7th and Washington Sts. REISCH BREWERY Cc City Brewery Their Bottle Beer Is Fine Bock’s Special Can't be Beat Try it! Dr. S.A. WARE, PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS. OFFICE:—627% Bast Adams street. HOURS: 10 a. m. to 12 m. 2p, m. to 4p. m 7 p.m. to 9% Telephone: (old), Office; 3329 said 8 Res., 1607-r-2 Calls promptly. made. For Rent. Five-room house, Good condi- tion—newly papered. Apply to La Rue Willis, 318 North Fifth street. LOCAL NEWS. The Forum's telephone is, Uid 3806. Mrs. Mary Douglas of North ‘Thirteenth street, is much im. proved at this writing. Mrs, Lucretia Dammon of 216 North Thirteenth street, who has been ill with La Grip, is able to be around again. Miss R. Lee of East Mason street, who is quite a popular young lady of this city, graduat ed from the High school, on ‘Thursday, Jan. 20, 1911. Agents in Lincoln, Bloomingtor and other places will please make their reports. | Mr. Blame Garrett has success fully passed the Railway Civil Service examination and has been placed on the eligible list and is in readiness to respond to any call from the Postal Service de | partment. Anyone wishing to buy a home rent or build, see B. L. Ivory & Co., real estate dealers, 105 South Eleventh street. Mrs, Viola Alexander, Olive Hale, Ella Hitt, and Minnie Eng. lish of Springfield visited the lat. ter’s parents on last Sunday. | Don’t forget to vote for the la. boring man’s friend, David Broida. Mr. and Mrs. Ben English were at Buffalo on last. Sunday and spent a pleasant time. Mrs. 8. J. Williams, of EB. Brown street, who has had twc very ill children for quite a while, reports that they are fast im- | proving. i WANTED—Colored girls fo cooks and housework. Apply a Illinois Free Employment Bureau 30514 South Sixth street, | Mr. Chas. Brown of 1031 South {Sixteenth street, who has been very ill for the past two weeks was removed to St. John’s Hos. pital on Tuesday. ©. E. Wyatt is making rapid progress in the race for commis. sioner. Desk room for rent at Forum office, Mr. J. P. Roberts received the sad intelligence that his father at Grenada, Miss. died Jan. 26 last Miss Robbie Ransom, niece of Mr. J. P. Roberts, has returned to her home in Mississippi FIRST CLASS upholstering anc general furniture repairing. Jame B, Bondman, 2020 B, Kansas street New phone 420. | Mrs. J. P. Roberts has been quite ill this week. | Mrs. E. L. Rogers was in De- /eatur this week on business, | We shall soon get our annual | statements made out and send in |your bill—people out of the city | and State—Manager. | Mr. J. Emil Smith, the present very efficient city clerk, having had so much experience in eleri- cal work, ean fill any department in the new government over which he may be assigned. He is a jovial pleasant young man and ‘has made a host of friends. He has been courteous and obliging ‘to the people regardless of elass or race, Mr. 'T, W. Warrick is convales cing. POLITICAL FOR MAYOR. I hereby announce myself a candi- date for Mayor of Springfield, subject to the decision of the primary Feb- ruary 28. JESSE K. PAYTON. I hereby announce my candidacy for the office of Mayor of the city of Springfield, subject to the primaries of Feb. 28, 1911 P. W. HARTS. My knowledge of municipal affairs derived as a close student of the suc- cess and failures of four administra: tions under which I have had practical experience as City Attorney, justify me in announcing myself a candidate for Mayor, subject to the primaries of February 28, 1911. ROY M. SEELEY. I hereby announce myself as candi- date for Mayor of commission govern- ment, subject to the decision of pri- maries to be held February 28. JOHN 8S. SCHNEPP. FOR COMMISSIONER. Major J. E. K. Herrick, of the firm of Hall & Herrick, announces himself as a candidate for ommissioner of the City of Springfleld. Primaries Feb. 28, 1911. I hereby announce myself as a can- didate for the effice of Commissioner before the city primaries to be held on February 28. CHAS. E. WYATT. I hereby announce myself as a can didate tor Commissioner of the City of Springfield, subject to the primaries of Feb. 28, 1911. WM. CHILDERS. I hereby announce my candidacy for the office of Commissioner of the City of Springfield, subject to the city pri- maries to be held on February 28. W. HB. ROBINSON. I hereby announce myself as candi- date for Commissioner of the City of Springfield, subject to the primaries, February 28, 1911. FRANK R. SIMMONS. I hereby announce myself a candi- date for Commissioner of the City of Springfield, subject to the decision of the primary election February 28. J, EMIL SMITH. I hereby announce myself as a can- didate for Commissioner of the City of Springfield, subject to the primaries of Feb. 28, 1911. WILLIS J. SPAULDING. I hereby announce myself a candi- date for Commissioner of the city of Springfield, subject to the decision of the primary February 28, GEORGE E. COR. 1 am a candidate for office of Com: missioner of the city of Springfield, subject to the city primaries to be held February 28. SHIRLEY A. JONES. Thereby announce my candidacy for Commissioner of the city of Spring- ‘ela, subject to the decision of the primary February 28. JOSEPH FARRIS. I hereby announce myself a candi: date for nomination fo rthe office of Commissioner of the city of Spring- field. Primaries Feb. 28, 1911, J. H. FELTHAM. I hereby announce myself as a can- didate for the office of Commissioner before the city primaries to be held on February 28, F, W. SIEBERT. I hereby announce myself as candi. date for the office of Commisisoner, subject to the decision of the pri- /maries to be held February 28, 1911. ‘ABE BARKER. I hereby announce mysel fa candi- date for nomination for the office of Commissioner of the city of Spring- field. Primaries February 28, 1911. CHAS. F, CLAPP. I hereby announce myself a candi- date for Commissioner, subject to the primaries to be held Tuesday, Febru- ary 28, 1911, FRANK H, HAMILTON. Iam @ candidate for Commisisoner of the clty of Springgeld, subject to the primary election February 28. } J. W. SOUTHWICK. 1 hereby announce myself candi- date for Commissioner of the City of ‘Springfield, subject to the primary ‘election of Tuesday, Feb. 28. DAVID BROIDA I am a candidate for the office of commissioner of the city of Spring- field, subject to the primary election of Tuesday, Feb. 28, Roy R. Reece. 1 am a candidate for the office of commissioner of the city of Spring- field, subject to the primary election of Tuesday, Feb. 28. H. B, Davidson. I am a candidate for the office of commissioner, subject to the primary election to be held Feb. 28, 1911. | Joseph W. Vance. hereby announce myself as a can- date for the office of Commissioner before the city primary to be held on February 28. ALFRED BOOTH. James Quinn announces himself as a candidate for Commissioner of Springfield, subject to the primaries of February 28, 1911. Candidate for Commissioner. Pri- maries for the nomination of candi- date February 28, 1911. Polls open 6 a. m.; close 4 p.m. Charles F. Link of Van Horn & Link’s Fancy Bazaar. PERSONALS. Mr. d. P. Hoberts is indisposed. Boost the Y. M. C. A. Sunday, Feb. 5, at 4 p. m. at the Forum office. Read the Forum and then see where the news pertaining to our people ean be found. J. E. Smith is making the race for his life—he has a good record —the affairs of the office has been carried out satisfactorily. Subject for discussion at Negro Business League Feb. 9, ‘Making an Opportunity.”” And the ground hog saw his shadow—i. e., if he could see. J, Emil Smith for commission- er. Mrs. Will Smith, who has been visiting in Quiney, has returned to her home in this city. Mr. Harvey Wadkins, of De- catur, was in the city this week. Mrs. A. L. White, of North Fourteenth street, is’ visiting in Chicago, the guest of her father and brother. Twin City Items. Salem Baptist church services were fairly attended Sunday even- ing. Text, Rev. 2 Chap., 10 verse. Subject, ‘A Promise Crown to the Faithful.” A.M. E. chureh held their quar- terly meeting, had quite a success financially ; raised something over one hundred dollars. Several are sick in our city, of whom is Sister Anthony Johnson and mother, of North Hiekory street. Also Mr. Geo. Tate, of ‘West Tate street has been almost blind, but at last report is gain- ing his sight. Mrs. Babb, the president of the B. Y. P. U,, visited her parents during the holidays in North Car- olina and reported a grand time and a most pleasant trip. Found all well. Mr, Hawkins departed this life on the 23rd inst. the cousin of Mrs, Tisdale and Mrs. P. J. Cary. The remains were taken to Mur- physboro, Ky., for burial by his daughter. ~The Salem Baptist chureh open a fair beginning January 30 to ‘February 11, under the auspices of Mr, P.M. Martin and Deacon Edward Payne. Siti won of Stel gant Mg, B F. Crushshon has been indisposed but is much improved and has re- turned back to Rock Island to re- sume his former position in the ‘Harper House Drug store. The C. M. E. church, which was organized in Champaign about fourteen months ago, are now holding services at 1412 West Chureh street, in Urbana, has grown rapidly in its membership with Rev. W. Townsell, pastor, and Rev, W. A. Jackson, D. D., Presiding Elder. On last Sunday their first quarterly meeting was held, which was the most success- ful in the history of the local chureh, The Colored Methodist Episeo- pal Church in America has seven Bishops, twenty-eight conferences, more than three hundred thou- sand members, twelve institutions of learning, including colleges and universities. Miss Nellie Cameron has been writing poems and last week en- tered one of them to a music com- pany in Washington, D. C., and the same was examined and ac- cepted by them for publishing and advertising. ‘A printing plant worth $50,000 and out of debt. It operates a Church Extension, General Mis- sion and Epworth League Depart- ments. ‘The loeal church is in the Second Episcopal Diocese, Bishop I. Lane, D. D., of Jackson, Tenn., presiding. Some of our best Col- ored citizens are members of this chureh and are hopeful of buying and building some time this spring. Subscriptions will be Accepted for a Limited Time to the ST. 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Special attention given to Ladies’ Work WORK CALLED FOR AND DELIVERED Prompt attention given to all work SATISFACTION GUARANTEED. Old Tel. 3309. N. E. Cor. 15th & Washington Sts. The Gem Cafe | | Quick Service. Brilliantly Uluminated. The Place to eat when hungry ! } Everything to suit you | ' Regular Meals and Short Orders. | —==Try our Pies==— ; Special Attention given to Parties and Banquets ' Our Motto is—“To give more and better eatables for your money than any | other place in the City.” } | 819 E, Washingt St, «= GE, Qusley, | LEGAL A. Morris Williams, Complainant's Solicitor. State of Illinois, Sangamon County-ss. Clreuit Court, March Term, A. D. 1911, Lelar Belle Madden vs. Robert Mad- den. In Chancery. Affidavit of the unknown residence of Robert Madden, 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 Robert Madden that the complainant filed her bill of com. plaint in said Court, in the Chancery side thereof, on the 6th day of De- comber, A. D. 1910, and that a sum- mons issued out of said Court against said defendant, returnable on the first Monday of March next, 1911, as is by law required. Now, unless you, the said Robert Madden, 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 Springfield, on the first Monday of March, A. D. 1911, and plead, answer or demur to said complainant's bill of complaint, the same and the matters and things therein charged and stated will be (aken as confessed, and a decree en- tered against you, according to the prayer of said bill. 8. T. JONES, ae LEGAL- A. Morris Williams, Complainant's Solicitor, State of Illinois, Sangamon county—as. Cireult Court, March Term, A. D. 1911. Burton Samuels. } vs. | In chancery. ‘Clara Samnuels Affidavit of the unknown residenge ‘of Burton Samuels, defendant above ‘named, having been filed in the oflee of the clerk of the Circuit Court ef ‘aaid county, notice is hereby given te ‘the said Burton Samuels that the com- plainant filed her bill of complaint im said court, in the chancery side there- of, on the Sth day of January, A. D. 1911, and that a summons issued out of said court against said defendant, returnable on the first Monday ef /March next, 1911, as is by law re | quired. | Now, unless you, the said Burten Samuels, shall be and appear before the Sangamon County Circuit Court, on the first day of the next term there- of, to be holden at the Court House, im the City of Springfield, on the first Monday of March, A. D. 1911, and plead, answer or demur to said’ com- plainant’s bill of complaint, the same and the mattera and things thereim charged and stated will be taken as | confessed, and a decree entered against you, according to the prayer jot said bill. 8. T. JONES, Clerk. If it is Tonsorial W Tonsor Chair No.1, John Davis; Chair No.2 Grady; Chair No.4, We make a Specialty of Hair or Hand Facial Mas 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, Electrical or Hand Facial Massage and Bleaching Hot and Cold Baths. E. H. Mitchell, Chiropodist 821 E. Washington St. Notice, Can THE FORUM will make your cut and g ment and writeup. circulation—is a pap opinion. , Candidate RUM will print cards or cut and give you an writeup. We have — is a paper of circu E. H. Mitchell, Chiropodist H. B. Stone, Shoe Shining Artist Notice, Candidates! Notice, Candidates! THE FORUM will print cards, placards, make your cut and give you an announcement and writeup. We have a bonafide circulation-is a paper of circulation and opinion. Telephone, Old, 3806 Office, 119 N. 8th St. E. NOT $2.50 Free Coupon for $1.50 P with each dollar's work cleaning and press prices, quick service and delivered. Su SAM D. B NOTICE 50 FOR $1.50 for $1.50 Photo at Old dollar's worth of expen- and pressing done. quick service; goods can delivered. Suits made to I D. BURST Free Coupon for $1.50 Photo at Oldfield's Studio with each dollar's worth of expert tailoring, cleaning and pressing done. Lowest prices, quick service; goods called for and delivered. Suits made to order SAM D. BURSTEIN Price Hours { 9 to 12 A. M. 7 to 5 P. M. 7 to 9 P. M. For Plain a Dr. N. B. FORD PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Special Attention Given Diseases of Women, Children and General Surgery Room 1 N. W. Cor. 7th and Adams Sts. SPRINGFIELD. ILLINOIS CHAS. A. GIBBS CHAS. A. 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LUCAS, W. M. E. T. GORUM, W. Sec'y. Capitol City No. 12, K. of P. Meets at Masonic Hall, 119 N. Eighth St. every 1st and 2nd floor. E. L. ROOGERS, C. C. J. Harold White, K. of R. S. vered. e. con- Long articles of an advertising nature will cost the usual rate of 7c per line. Cards of thanks will cost you the regular rate of 7c per line. Please take notice. Mgr. MANAGER. OFFICE GOVERNMENT OF KENYA Old Tel. 4622 SECRET SOCIETIES NOTICE. DECATUR, ILLINOIS News Matter and Comment----Edited By Karl Monte. An official of high rank spoke to the Hod Carriers' Union last Friday night. A full account of the proceedings will be given in next week's issue. Rev. Hawkins, who has been in the city for some time, is expecting his wife, who has been ill in Indianapolis, this week. Mrs. Hawkins will r turn to take up her duties here in the church which she helped to establish. A great revival meeting will be held in the future. James Steward, a Decatur tax-payer, was asked to vacate the sidewalk last Sunday night by a drunken white man who never owned, probably, a foot of land in his life. Mr. Steward, who is very well thought of in this city, couldn't see the joke and refused to leave, whereupon the man became obnoxious to the ladies and gentlemen who also happened to be in the company of Mr. Steward, and the result was that Mr. Steward was made the defendant in the city courts this week. Somehow or other, the papers got the facts mixed in the case and reported that it was Steward who was drunk instead of the other fellow. But as a matter of fact, no one in Decatur ever saw him under the influence of intoxicants, and it is therefore reasonable to believe that the statements of the defendant in the case are true. It is getting to be that a law-abiding citizen, colored, in this city can hardly walk the streets for fear of being insulted. Such a condition existing, should be looked into by the voters of this community who hold the necessary weapon for the righting of wrongs. Taylor says that it isn't true that he is not going to pay one cent. Roy Jacobs plans to give an imitation of Bert Williams some time in the near future. It ought to be well worth seeing. And incidentally hearing. Bishop Grant's death was a hard blow for his friends here in Decatur, where his death was very much deplored. It is needless to say that such men are needed by the race all over the country, and we can ill afford to lose such commanding characters. The Bishop stood for good, not only in the Methodist church, but was an exponent of the right all over the land or wherever he went. The people are expecting great things of the incoming commission and mayor. It will be well for the voters to consider thoroughly the make-up of the men who are to run. The Forum will publish from time to time the names and character of men whom it believes to be well worth considering, in Decatur, as well as in other towns. The debate at the armory has been postponed until the time when arrangements can be made for the hall. It is a very hard matter for colored people to get a very good place in which to give their friends a pleasant evening, and the opportunity should be appreciated when it does come. Master Clanton, of 511 Spring Ave., has been on the sick list this week. There was a big foot race a few days ago, starting from the corner of College and Macon, through the alley to the transfer station. It has not been decided who the winner was yet. "The Penalty of Pride" is rehearsing under the leadership of Miss Minnie Kelly. Doing fine. The Willing Workers' club met at the home of Mrs. Ada Jaminso, on S. Water street last Friday afternoon. Mr. Will Blue is very ill in Detroit, with typhoid pneumonia. The official board of the Antioch Baptist church will meet Monday night. Post yourself on the commission form of government. Decatur has a new chief of police now, and a new day captain. Miss Anna Cleveland is indisposed at her rooms on West Main street. Mr. Westley Ball, tailor for Monte & Co. for the last five months, will leave for the south some time next week for the purpose of settling up his father's estate. When his father died Mr. Ball was only nineteen years old and could not in possession of the share of the estate which belonged to him until he was of age. But Mr. Ball is of age now and plans to go south and secure his share of the money. Mr. Ball has two brothers, Arthur and Walter, now living in the southern part of the state. Mr. Ball here has made a great impression and is well liked by all who know him. Rev. E. W. Thomas of Indianapolis, will preach at the Antioch Baptist church next Sunday morning. Mr. Herbert Hurley, the baritone singer of Decatur, will leave for Chicago next week. He will remain in the windy city for a while and will then depart for other places in the north and east. Hurley will see the famous Bert Williams away and will probably apply for a place in the cast which Mr. Williams is about to get together. While at the Suffern building Herbert made the best record of any employee which that firm has had, and they gave him a recommendation to that effect. It was with regret that they allowed him to leave. Miss S. M. Renfro lectured in the city this week. Mrs. Georgia Cecil is still ill at the St. Mary's Hospital in this city. Tne doctors have given up all hope but she still hangs on. DECATUR CHURCH DIRECTORY. ANTIOCH BAPTIST CHURCH. Res. 920 Clinton St. Edward Motley, Superintendent Sunday School. SUNDAY SERVICES Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Preaching 11:00 a.m. B. Y. P. U. 6:30 p.m. Preaching 8:00 p.m. WEEK MEETINGS. Willing Workers, Tuesday...3:00 p.m. Prayer Meeting, Wednesday...8:00 p.m. Sewing Circle, Friday...2:30 p.m. Chair Meeting, Friday...7:30 p.m. Mrs. Mollie Medlock, President Willing Workers. Mrs. Felta Thompson, President Sewing Circle. Mrs. M. Kemp, Secretary Sewing Circle. Mrs. Bertha Benton, Church Chorister. Miss Willie Pearson, Church Organist. ST. PETER'S A. M. E. CHURCH. SUNDAY SERVICES. Allen Junior League ..... 9:30 a.m. Preaching ..... 10:45 a.m. Class Meetings ..... 12:15 p.m. Sunday School ..... 2:30 p.m. Allen Senior League ..... 6:30 p.m. Preaching ..... 7:45 p.m. OFFICERS Secretary Trustee Board—Rev. J. W. Woodford; Residence, 509 E. Wagnor St. Secretary Steward Board—D. W. Mc- Murray; Residence, 1209 W. Decatur St. SUNDAY SCHOOL OFFICERS. Carl L Watkins.....Superintendent Miss Caddle Kelley.....Secretary Rep. 84& Colfer St. LITERARY CLUB. Mark Cummings .....President A. D. Cicel .....Secretary CHOIR OFFICERS. Mrs. E. N. Morrow .....Chorister Miss Corrine Blanton .....Organist WEEK MEETINGS. 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.....2:30 p.m. SEWING CIRCLE OFFICERS. Mrs. Jane King.....President Mrs. Annie Browner.....Secretary UNION BAPTIST CHURCH Rev. F. P. Thornton, Pastor. Residence, 1110. Woods St. SUNDAY SERVICES. Sunday School ..... 10 a. m. Preaching ..... 11 a. m. Preaching ..... 8 p. m. B. Y. P. U. ..... 6:30 p. m. MID-WEEK SERVICES. MATTOON NEWS NOTES James Franklin Gray died in Danville Jan. 19, after a brief illness of pneumonia. The body was brought to this city for burial, the funeral being held at the Second Baptist church, Rev. William Lee officiating. Those of the relatives surviving are his mother, Mrs. Maria Burnett, four brothers, Marcus, George, Robert and Bert; three sisters, Mrs. Rosa Vickers, Mrs. Nora Nelson and Mrs. Ada Astelle and uncle, Mr. George Jessee. Mr. Mohammed filled the pulpit at David's chapel Sunday, Jan. 22. Revs. Cooper and Lee are on the sick list. Mrs. Sarah Boyts was called to Indianapolis Friday by the death of her only brother. Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Betts-Portee, Kenneth Norton, and Ed Elliott of Charleton were in the city Sunday, Jan. 20. Mrs. Mary Anderson and guest, Mrs. McDemmitt, of Champaign, spent Monday in Charleton the guest of Mrs. Oscar Portee. Mrs. Julia Norton was the guest of her daughter, Mrs. Oscar Portee, in Charleton Monday. Mrs. George Smith has been suffering from a bad fall which she got last Sunday. Mrs. Arthur Anderson is contemplating a trip to Tuscola this week. Word has been received here from H. S. Gorum, who left here in November, that he was enjoying an extensive tour through the west and south-west. Mr. Louis Watts called on his lady friend in Champaign Thursday evening. Mrs. Lillian Butler Towles is some-what improved. She had the misfortune to run a rusty nail in her foot. LOCAL NEWS The Hon. W. J. Butler is a candidate for Commissioner. "Nuff sed" to ye sons of Ham, eh? Mrs. Martha Taylor, of 1614 South Seventeenth street, who was threatened with pneumonia, is improving. Mrs. Thomas Jackman, of 2017 East Stuart street, entertained at a 6 o'clock dinner Friday, Jan. 27, 1911. Those present were Mrs. Levia Rowe and Mrs. Henry Page. Miss Adlaide Price was the guest of Miss Alice Williams, of Chatham, Sunday. Mrs. Frances Porter-Rowen, of Danville, was the guest of her sister, Mrs. Josie Green, a few days this week. COAL! COAL!! Order your coal of Wm. Reddick. Orders filled promptly Scavenger work done also. Good coal and full weight. Old Telephone 2563. Residence 1707 East Lawrence Street. LEGAL Charles S. Gibbs, Complainant's Solicitor. State of Illinois, Sangamon County—ss. Circuit Court, March Term, A. D. 1911. Georgia Ann Holman vs. Davis Haus, Christina Haus, Isaac R. Diller and Mathias Young. In Chancery. Affidavit of the unknown residence of Davis Haus, 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 Davis Haus that the complainant filed her bill of complaint in said Court, in the Chancery side thereof, on the 22nd day of April, A. D. 1910, and that a summons issued out of said Court against said defendant, returnable on the first Monday of March next, 1911, as is by law required. Now, unless you, the said Davis Haus, 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 Springfield, on the first Monday of March, A. D. 1911, and plead, answer or demur to said complainant'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. CHURCH DIRECTORY St. Luke's Episcopal Church. REV. R. L. WILSON, Rector. Sunday School ... 10:00 a.m. Morning Prayer and Sermon: 11:00 a.m. Evening Prayer and Sermon: 8:00 p.m. Celebration of Holy Commun ion first Sunday of each month at ... 11:00 a.m. Litany with instruction every Wednesday at ... 8:00 p.m. Ladles' Guild Meets every Prayer first Sunday ... 2:00 p.m. Principal Saints' Days are observed by the celebration of Holy Communion. St. Paul's A. M. E. Church, N.H. (N.H.) Post. Preaching every Sunday at... 10:45 a. m. and ... 7:45 a. m. Sunday School at ... 2:45 p. m. Allen Christian Endeavour at 6:15 p. m. Sunday evening at ... 12:00 p. m. Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. REV. EDWARDS, Pastor Services at at at at 1:00 a. m. Sunday School at at at 2:00 a. m. Evening Service at at at 7:30 p. m. Prayer meeting Wednesday at at at 8:00 p. m. Grace M. E. Church, Quintette and Brown ST. MK, MK, MALLEY, Pistor. Services. Sunday at 11:00 a.m. Sunday School at. 9:30 a.m. Evening School at. 8:40 a.m. meeting Wednesday at. 8:00 a.m. Union Baptist Church. Union Baptist Church, Twelfth and Mason Streets, 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 of Sunday at Sunday Services at ..... 10:45 a. m. Sunday School at ..... 2:30 a. m. Evening Service at ..... 7:45 p. m. Official Board Meeting Mon- days at ..... 8:00 p. m. Prayer and Praise Meeting Wednesdays at ..... 8:00 p. m. 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 1:50 p.m. Preaching 3:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting, Tuesday 8:00 p.m. Holiness meeting every Thursday evening. SECOND SEVENTH DAY ADVENTI- ST CHURCH. Fifteenth Street, Between Brown and Stuart Streets—Elder L. W. Browne, Pastor. Sabbath School 10:00 a.m. Sabbath Service 11:00 a.m. Missionary Volunteer Soci- ety Meeting 3:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting, Wednesday 8:00 p.m. Sunday Evening Service 8:00 p.m. Holy Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church. Fifteenth Street, between Washington and Jefferson Streets. REV. J. H. DOSWELL, Pastor. Services Every Sunday at 8:00 p.m. Sunday School at 2:30 p.m. Instruction Every Wed. at 8:00 p.m. --- SEE MRS. H. TUCKER 206 N. Fourteenth for nice hats in all the latest styles. Prices very reasonable. Hats trimmed or made to order. Call and see for yourself. Mrs. Mattie Tucker, Prop. A. JACKMAN & SON Dealers in GROCERIES AND COUNTRY PRODUCE Your trade solicited Phone, Old 4647 2104 E. 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