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THE FORUM State and Congressional Officers To Be Chosen Next Year To Be Hardest Fought Battle Since 1896—Republicans Sanguine. Deneen Said to be a Strong Man For Governor. Rose, Sterling and John J. Brown May Be Rivals For Secratary of State McGULLOUGH MAY AGAIN RUN FOR AUDITOR. State and Cong Officers Cho To Be Hardest Fought by publicans Deneen Said to be a St Rose, Sterling and J Be Rivals For Se McCULLOUGH MAY AGA The line-up for State offices, which are to be filled next fall, will soon be manifested. It will be a strong combination. The race will start early this fall, because the primaries are to be held next April. Deneen is said to be a probable candidate for Governor. So also is Yates, Senator Hurburgh of Galesburg, Prof. Merriam and Senator Dailey of Peoria. For Secretary of State there are Rose, Sterling, John J. Brown, Dr J. A. Wheeler of this county as probable candidates. Mr. Brown made a fine race before, but Secretary Rose carried the State by a large majority. State Auditor Mullough had no strong opposition before, and who will run against him this year is not known. If Deneen can be nominated, or name the nominee for Governor this time, it will be proof positive that he is a strong and shrewd politician. He has been fought harder for the last six years than any other Governor, no doubt, since the State became a state. Deneen has stood firm for certain fixed policies and always stood by his convictions. His tendencies have been democratic, however, and he always relied on leaving his wishes up to the people for ratification. This characteristic of the Governor has made him stronger than the average person can conceive. But just how strong he stands with the rank and file Negro voter remains to be seen. You will have to wait until the candidates begin to announce. Deneen's administration has been fairly good, but it has failed signally to stand up for Negroes, so many of our readers say, in Peoria, Springfield and all over the State, who did valiant service for the election of Deneen in 1908. The Forum for one did better and more work for the present administration and got less recognition and less material assistance than any other paper, LINCOLN, ILL By Donegon. There are some people that are so dishonest with themselves and everybody else that what they read and hear take it all to themselves; they must be guilty. Mr. Sam Weekly spent Sunday evening in Springfield. Mr. W. McDonal spent Sunday in the city. The union Sunday school picnic will be held Thursday, July 27, at the Evans sugar camp. Mr. Riley English is now employed at the M. D. Anderson barber shop on North Sangamon. There is a popular young widow of whom Mt. Pulaski, Elkhart and Springfield and even Lincoln are contesting for. We are waiting to see the outcome. Miss Minnie Kelley of Decatur, a great Christian Endeavor worker, addressed the A. M. E. Sunday school. The address was highly appreciated by all who heard it. Get into the habit of reading our own colored papers. Let's make The Forum a success by sending in new subscribers every week. It is only fifteen cents a month. Mrs. Amanda France, the mother of Mrs. Rachel McColly, who has been quite ill, is much improved at this writing. Regressional Runs To Be Obsen Next Year Battle Since 1896—Re- s Sanguine. Strong Man For Governor. John J. Brown May Secretary of State GAIN RUN FOR AUDITOR. no doubt, in the United States. Yet we have been patient and non-retaliatory. We now have a large host of readers in Jacksonville, Decatur, Bloomington, Peoria, Dänville, Champaign County and East St. Louis and St. Louis, Mo., who desire that we go on the war, path and support some other man for Governor. We have not seen fit to fight Deneen; we have got only a pittance through Deneen's instrumentality, yet we have not become estranged, because we believe it was unintentional, and that the administration will do the square thing ere long. One thing is certain: We have done what we believed to be right, and if there is no reciprocation this fall, we feel that, in self defense, there will be a breaking away and by force we shall seek more congenial and reciprocal camps. We do not make this assertion as a dare or threat, but because we believe we are justified in doing so. We are going to aid in the election of good men for county and congressional and senatorial offices, but no man who is afraid to do unto others as he wishes to be done unto, need hope for our aid. This is the sentiment of the Negroes of Central Illinois and the State. We are sure our position is right. Men higher up than we have never stood as firm as we have without just consideration. We advise our readers to be cautious. Deneen has made a bold fight, but it will take not only a hard fight to nominate him, but a harder fight to elect him, unless, of course, the forces are gotten together and the men who stand for something recognized. While Deneen might not be right at all times regarding legislation, he appears to be fair and broad-gauged. He is not spasmodic nor given to "grand stand plays" for applause, but cool and scrutinizing. He has done well as a whole. The Forum should be in every home in the city. Mr. James Foster visited his aunt at Springfield last Sunday. The C. E. was largely attended last Sunday evening. We regret very much that Miss Kelly could not remain in the city to be with us. Mr. Lee Dent has connected himself with the Bud-Orendoff horseshoeing shop. We wish him success. We congratulate ourselves on having a brave and honorable Democratic Sheriff, one who stands for law and order. Misses Lottie Ross and Orean Orendoff entertained a few of their friends in honor of Miss Susie Robinson of Grandview, Ind. Mrs. Robinson and her daughter, Susie, returned to their home in Grandview, Ind., Monday. Dock Gambrell is numbered with the sick, also Mrs. W. Bibbs. William Davis is spending a few days in Grandview, Ind. The M. E. Church at Jacksonville, II The M. E. church, which is only about five years old, here is progressing nicely under the pastorate of Rev. A. E. Miller, a young energetic man. The corner stone has been laid and the lot paid for. Bro. Miller is getting the co-oper "Be ye doers and not sayers only." SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS, THURSDAY, JULY 27, 1911 GREATEST ENCAMPMENT OF THE WORLD ation of the best white and colored people of the city. Dr. Gillum held quarterly meeting July 16, and is well pleased. Rev. Miller kindly invites all to attend his services. A Record Hard to Equal. Jas. H. Griffin, of Hannibal Lodge No. 6, K. of P., Chicago, has the distinction of belonging to this lodge 29 years and never missing a meeting in that time. The lodge meets two times a month and the U. R. two times a month, making four meetings a month. Griffin declared before a number of men that he has not missed a night in 29 years. He has never been sick, is 78 years old and has a wife, whom he avers to be the personification of bliss. He is an herb doctor and makes a medicine guaranteed to restore vitality, remove tumors, cure rheumatism and all ails. Write him at 100 W. 30th street, Chicago. Court of Calanthe Elects Grand Officers at. East St. Louis. The Grand Session of the C. C. of Illinois, which met in East St. Louis July 11-14, held quite a creditable session and elected officers for the ensuing year as follows: Grand W. C., Miss Owens of Mounds, Ill.; G. Rec. of D. Mrs. Dr. Bluitt, E. St. Louis; G. r of Desp., Mrs. M. Smith, Chicago; Grand End Sec., Mrs. A. Yancy, Chicago; G. E. Treas. Mrs. H. H. Petett, Springfield Supreme Rep., Mrs. M. Womack G. W. Ins., Mrs. N. Mackle, Chicago; G. Med. Ex., Dr. Williams Lovejoy; Dis. Deputy, Mrs. H. H. Petett SUPREME K. of P. INDIANAP AUGUST GREATEST E OF THE BLOOMINGTON. Mr. W. O. King, Abe Stevenson and Delmer Price returned home from the Grand Lodge session at East St. Louis and reported an enjoyable time. They are making preparations to go to K. of P. Uniform Rank encampment at Indianapolis, Ind., in August. Mr. Samuel Williams, who was taken to the hospital some time ago for an operation, was taken home last week. He left Saturday for Peoria to stay a few weeks. Mr. George Crawford, who has been sick for some time at his home on South East street, was taken to the home of his cousin, Mr. Ike Huggans, south of Bloomington. Mr. John Randolph and Mr. Bingiman were among the waiters to go to Springfield to wait table at the Country club on account of a golf tournament held in that city. Mr. Randolph returned Saturday. Mr. Jay Patterson of Gibson City, Ill., has reopened the Kentucky restaurant at 628 North Main street. Mr. Rufus Lashey and Fred Rush have promised to send many of their friends several large fish. (Look out and don't let those fish turn to lemons.) The Normal boys have organized a base ball team and will play the High Life team in the near future. All good players wishing to join the team see P. Crawford of Normal and W. S. Moore of Bloomington. Mr. Frank Dyce, who moved to the country some time ago, is back at his home on South East street suffering, being overcome by heat while working on the farm. Mr. Walker Duff of Normal is working for Mr. John Mosby at Pontine again. A large crowd of young married people left Bloomington last Thursday for Pontiae to attend a grand summer outing and fishing party given by Mr. John Mosby of Pontiae. A gasoline launch was hired to take the party up the river to a cool spot and where there were plenty of fish. Dinner was served on the ground, which every one enjoyed. Among those attending the party were: Mr. and Mrs. Rufus Lashey, Mr. and Mrs. L. B. Anson, Mr. and Mrs. Pearl Anderson, Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Anson, Mr. and Mrs. Howard, Mrs. Patton, Mrs. Chas. Lewis, Mrs. Hattie Rush and Mrs. Caldwell. Mr. White, the barber, returned Monday and has opened up for business again. Mr. White has been to Cairo, Ill., to visit his sister, who has been very sick and is not improving. Mr. Albert Osborn died Monday, July 17, at the residence on West Monroe street. Mr. Osborn had been sick for a year, but was able to keep on his feet until a few months ago. His funeral was held at the Colored Christian church. He leaves to mourn his E LODGE and U. R. AT OLIS, IND. 21-26, 1911 NCAMPMENT WORLD loss a mother, one brother, several other relatives and a host of friends. Chauffeur News. Mr. Lenard Wheeler of Jacksonville was in the city a few days the first of the week, en route to Michigan for the summer, driving an Oldsmobile. Mr. Wheeler stopped with an old school mate, Mr. W. S. Moore. Mr. John White went to Chicago Wednesday after Stevenson's Loco car. It has been in the Loco garage for an overhauling. Mr. White returned the same day with good luck. W. S. Moore went to Joliet Thursday to drive back the Buick 16, which has been at the Economy Motor Car Co. being overhauled and rebuilt. The car is now in first class condition and ready for the hill climb contest. While at Joliet Moore visited the factory of the Economy people. Isles of Crocodile Co The show company called "Isles of Crocodile," has been formed in Jacksonville, with quartet combined. Those composing the quartet are: M. Bennett, E. Jones, Frank Hargott and H. Brown. Will open Aug. 1, carrying a band and orchestra. Will be glad to hear from all performers who would like to double stage and band. Address DAVID SHORT. 108 N. W. St. Negroes of St. Louis Doing a Great Business Can Be Seen Operating Every Known Business Have No Banks, However-Ellardsville to be Negroes Paradise WANTED 500 More People to Read "THE OTHER SIDE OF THE RACE QUESTION" By July 30, 1911 ...IN... THE FORUM Should Be Read by Everybody The proper thing for the colored people at Ellardsville to do is to continue to move out there and open businesses, buy property and improve it. This is a fine opportunity to get proper political prestige and recognition also. Let a number of the Negroes from Market street and Jefferson avenue and Morgan street evacuate and go out into Ellardsville and come up with the community. The colored people of St. Louis have a fine Pythian Home, U. B. F. Home, Masonic Home, etc. LINCOLN ITEMS By Lucile L. Duke. Miss Edith Belle Orendoff of Decatur has been spending a few days at her home on Lincoln avenue. Miss Orendoff is delighted with Decatur. Mr. and Mrs. Preston Towsend arrived in Lincoln Thursday evening on the Hummer from Medford, Ore. Mr. Towsend has been working on a fruit ranch in Medford for the last year. We are glad to see them home again. Miss Grace Robinson of Springfield is visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Johnson on East Broadway. Aunt Emaline Curtis of Springfield is spending a few days in Lincoln visiting relatives and friends. Mr. and Mrs. Claude Goins and Miss Minnie Kelley of Decatur spent Sunday in Lincoln visiting with Mr. Goins' parents, Mr. and Mrs. Washington Goins, on East Delavan street. We are glad to know the Decatur people enjoy visiting our city. Several young people were over last Sunday visiting with Miss Lucile Duke and other friends. Mr. James McDonald of Elkhart spent Sunday in Lincoln calling on friends. Mr. and Mrs. Brown of Peoria spent Sunday in Lincoln visiting with Mrs. Brown's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Foster, on North Sheridan street. They are on their way to Texas to reside. Rev. H. Lachey, pastor of Allen Chapel A. M. E. church, gave a very interesting discourse before the Allen League Sunday evening. Mrs. Richard Dyer and two daughters of Joliet are the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Perkins and family on East Clinton street. One of the most delightful socials of the season was given at the beautiful home of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Dyer on Elm street Thursday evening. These beautiful house socials are given for the benefit of the A. M. E. church. Quite a neat sum was realized. Historical Society State House. 15 cents Per Month St. Louis Great Business g Every Known Business , However—Ellards- groes Paradise business in Business stands- There are many well-off colored people in this large city. They need more business, a good bank, less saloons and pool rooms. Too much money should not be invested in the church edifices, but more in character and for Christianity. Negroes are on the verge of worshipping houses and not God, we fear, but not Negroes only. Get good men, able men, manly men, for the pulpits. This applies everywhere, and for every avocation, however. The A. M. E. and Second Baptist Sunday schools are planning to have their annual union picnic out at the Evans grove, Thursday, July 27. Friends of Miss Helen Orendoff were very pleased to see the young lady able to walk down town last Thursday afternoon. Grandma France, mother of Mrs. Howe McCarley, is very ill at their home on East Clinton street. Mrs. Young, mother of Mrs. John Taylor, suffered a relapse Saturday morning and her friends are very anxious concerning her condition. Aunt Maria Johnson is improving nicely at St. Clara's hospital. Miss Johnson is a sufferer from rheumatism. The new Christian Endeavor League of Allen chapel, A. M. E. church, is progressing nicely, having a membership of twenty-six, with Miss Izora Rodgers as president, Mae Perkins, vice president, and Lucile Duke, secretary. We have a beautiful start and hope to soon realize much good work. Mrs. Sarah Frances Chavis and little daughter, Mabel, will leave in a few days for Detroit, Mich., and other northern points to spend the remainder of the summer. Mr. Henry Smith, residing on East Broadway, had the misfortune to injure his left hand by running a pitch fork through the palm while at his duties at the Klatt livery stable last Thursday. Mr. Greene Parker, who had his right hand badly injured in an ice cream machine, is slowly improving. Mr. James W. Foster, formerly of Bloomington, is the new and accommodating porter at the Lincoln house barber shop. Mr. William Dyer, superintendent of Allen chapel, A. M. E., Sunday school, is working hard to bring his school up to a front line school. Mothers, if you cannot come out to Sunday school, please send your children. All from 3 years old and up. ITED people to Read THE RACE QUESTION" ED ead QUESTION" 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. Ome Year 22.2... + see ++ $1.50 One Month .......--++++++ 150 Per Copy ..-..s.sseseeeee Be E. L. Rogers, Editor and Manager. J. B. Osby, Associate Editor. Telephone, Old $806 Thursday, July 27, 1911. EDITORIAL LEWIS TO SPEAK FOR TAFT. Assistant Attorney General Will Represent the Administration at Denver at the Meeting of @olored Educators. Lincoln Memorial Plans Ready Soon. Congress Will Probably Adjourn About Aug. 10. By A. F. Ro. Washington, July 21. Hoa. W. H. Lewis to Speak in Denver, ‘At the special request of Presi- dent ‘Taft, Assistant Attorney General Lewis will attend the meeting of the National Afro- American Educational Association as the representative of the ad- ministration. Mr. Lewis is an elo- quemt and forceful speaker and will be a great addition to the program. Memorial to Great Emancipator. President Taft has informed Senator Cullom that the fine arts commission will soon make a re- a to him upon the proposed 000,000 memorial in Washing- ton to Abraham Lincoln. The re- port will recommend the site for the memorial and the shape it should take. After the report is in hand, President Taft as chair- man of the Lincoln Commission, will call a meeting of that body to take steps toward inviting architects to submit plans for the memorial. Senator Cullom is anxious to see the designs all in and one accepted, so that a report can be made to Congress at the next session and an appropriation of $2,000,000 authorized. A Beautiful New Church, The Second Seventh Day Ad- yentists have just completed a beautiful little church edifice on 15th street, between Brown and Stuart streets. The building is well finished and will be very comfortable. Rev. L. W, Browe deserves special credit for his zealous work. The church will be paid for when’ completed. DECATUR ITEMS. The want ad. last wéek has been answered, The Lawrence and Kelley fami. lies and all of their relations in town gave a picnic at Fairview last Tinirsday. There were 74 in the party. They left for the park at 9 a. m, and spent the entire day. There were all sizes, from 4 months old to 82 years old, fat, lean, dark, light and all shapes and sizes. All had a good time. ‘A program was given last Sun- day at St. Peter’s A. M. E. church in honor of Lawyer B. F. Clanton. Mr. Ben Clanton has just return- ed home from the Howard Uni- versity. He graduated in law with the junior elass of ’11. His brother, Mr. Solomon Clanton, will spend another year in school. He is expected to graduate next June. The two brothers then will probably start their practice in Deeatur. In order to show the es- teem that the church has for one pasior, presented Mr, Clanton with a gold fountain pen, Mrs. Sarah Lawrence is indis- posed. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Vendall of New York City are in the city. Mrs. Vendall came to be at the bedside of her father, Mr. Jeffer- son Jackson. Mr. Jefferson Jackson, who has been ill for several months, passed away last Saturday at 1 a m. The funeral was held Monday at 2:30 p. m. It was held at St. Peter’s A. M. E. chureh, and was one of the largest funerals ever Value Reckoned on Basis of Hop-Bitter Acids and Aroma, ‘The following standards have been adopted by the committee on awards for hops entered at the grand inter- national barley and hop prize exhibi- tion at Chicago, Oct. 12 to 22, 1911; All hops will be valued under one standard, irrespective of geographical origin, on the basis of their hop-bitter acids and aroma, 20 per cent of hop- bitter acids and exquisite aroma re- ceiving 50 points each, penalties being provided for excessive ariount of (1) seeds, (2) leaves and stems (poor pick- Asyy Coy, al ‘oe Gy vy as = aN ed ww a? . ing), (3) moisture and dryness (poor kiln drying), (4) sulpburing, (6) dam- ‘age by wind, mold and insects (6) off color and appearance. Standard hops should range from 100 to 50 points, the relative merit or value of the specimen being expressed in the percentage of points it receives. For every per cent of hop-bitter acids below 20 and down to 15, inclusive, one point ts deducted; for every per cent below 15 and down to 10 two points are deducted; for every per cent below 10 and down to 8 three points are de- @ucted; for 1 per cent below 8 four points are deducted. ‘The weale of quality as to aroma will range from exquisite with fifty points, to inferior with twenty-five points, the grades being: Exquisite, 50; very goo, 40; good, 35; fair, 30; infertor, 25. Contents of leaves and stems and seeds will be penalized one point for each per cent; moisture 1 per cent for each per cent above 10, up to 14; dryness two points for each per cent below 8 and down to 6 inclusive, as indicated in schedule. Hops will be disqualified if they con: tain: (1) Less than 7 per cent of soft resins or hop-bitter acids, (2) more than 14 per cent of seeds (3) more than 12 per cent of leaves and stems, (4 more than 15 or less than 6 per cent of moisture, (5) if strongly sul phured (heavy reaction in five min- utes), (6) if heavily damaged by mold or Insects, (7) if strongly discolored or strongly off in appearance, (8) if abnormal in odor, disagreeable, cheesy or rank. EXHIBITS OF BARLEY. Cash Prizes Totaling Seven Thousand Dollars. Awards for exhibits of barley at the second international barley and hop prize exhibit at Chicago, Oct. 12-22, will be made as follows: The awards will consist of over 100 cash prizes, totaling about $7,000, which have been contributed by a num- ber of associations of brewers, malt- tees ana laciowinan’ wanauteerarern ‘The highest individual prize is $300, For the purpose of prize distribu- tion each of the four botanically dif- ferent types represented by (1) Man- ehuria, (2) Bay Brewing, (3) White Club, (4) Chevalier will constitute a class by itself. Prizes are also awarded according to geographical origin--by states—and comr jo! importance of the crop in the of the committee on \ A ri ()) AY 4) ae Ni] Sa LEAVES (IiACTS) OF THR CONE OF HOPB. awards. Special awards will also be made in accordance with the condi- tions imposed by contributors. ‘The amount of barley offered for ex- hibit must be at least sixty pounds in bulk, with a sheaf of barley of at least twetve heads each. ‘The specimens must represent a fair average product of one field on which they were grown and must be taken by the grower himself from a qnanti- ty of 2,000 pounds at least, All samples of barley must be prop- erly certified to have been grown by the exhibitor according to the “rules and regulations” to be obtained from the committee on awards, 1508 Repub- Ne building, Chicago, Over Eight Thousand Dollars Notable Feature of the Amer- to Be Awarded to Farmers ican Exposition of Brew- Who kaise These Crops by ing Machinery, Materials International Barley and and Products -+ Eminent Hop Exhivit, Chicago, Oct. Experts on the Committee 12 to 22. of Awards. MONG the important crops in the states of the central . west, northwest and Pacific coast are barley and hops, both of which require considerable care in cultivation. The chief market for the better grades of barley ts the malting industry, which supplies principally the brewing and distilling trades. The principal and almost exclusive market for hops is the brewing industry. For a number of years American and European scientists have devoted much inquiry to these crops for the Purpose of deciding upon which prop- erties are conditioned their value to the consumer. With regard to barley, there is con- siderable difference of opinion, the views of American and Huropean in- Yestigators diverging to an extent. With regard to hops, scientific inquiry has not yet proceeded-far enough to state with any degree of certainty which are the leading characters of the plant that make up its value to the manufacturer who uses it. Departments of Agriculture Study Barley and Hops. The agronomists and chemists of the State Agricultural colleges and several specialists of the United States de- Partment of agriculture have devoted a great deal of time to the study of barley and hops and their improve- ment. They have been advising the farmers to devote attention to the pro- duction of those properties In these crops which are most desired by the consumer. 11 this work, however, they have met with considerable difl- culty from the fect that they bave been unable to site positively what those properties are that the consumer desires, In the purchase of barley and hops the individual judgment of the buyer, , ea ee based upon personal experience, has been the controlling factor, and as the individual judgment is often biased by personal preference and even preju- dice it has been difficult to define what character of goods would best meet the reauirements of the market. Improvement of Barley and Hops. A niovement is under way to bring about improvement in the growing of barley and hops and to lay down cer- tain standards by which they can be valued regardless of the personal equa- thon. At the present stage this movement 4s crystallizing in an international bar- ley and hop exhibit, which will take place Oct. 12 to 22, 1911, at Chicago, in connection with the American Ex- position of Brewing Machinery, Ma- terials and Products. For this exhibit there will be available a prize fund of over $8,000, which will be appor- tioned to the different varieties. and strains of the crops with a view of giv- ing the greatest possible encourae- ment to the farmers who raise them. ‘The growers who may wish to par- ticipate tn the exhibit should address the committee on awards, 1508 Repub- Ne building, Chicago, and ask for the necessary application and entry blanks. ‘The committee on awards embraces not only a number of the most eminent experts among scientific men, growers, dealers and consumers of these crops but also specialists from the agricul tural departnient of the United States and the several barley and hop grow- ing stutes. Among those serving on the commitice on awords are the fol lowing: United Stawes deyorttnent of agriculture, bureau of piint industry—Professor M.A. Carleton Peofesnvr MV, Harlan, Pro. fessor W. WV Sorhborger; bureau of chemistry—Profe vor J. A. Le Clerc. 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One of the principal difficulties that have obtained in the growing of barley as well as other crops is that suffi- elent attention has not been paid to } I ‘BRAD AND STEM OF WHITE CLUB BARLEY. the seed, not only in the matter of fanning out all dead and degenerate berries, so as to seed only good and liye grain and produce & good crop where no grains will fail to sprout, but 180 because there has been a lack of uniformity as to variety or strain. ‘This is perhaps of more than ordinary importance in the case of barley and is one of the matters that will engage the attention of the barley and hop ex. hibition at Chicago In October, 1911. ‘The barley which is used for malting purposes is put through an artificial process of sprouting in mass, in which necessarily all grains are trested alike. 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HRAD AND STEM OF MANCHURIA BAKURY, mates and also what method of plant- ing and cultivation 1s best adapted te the varieties and types. ‘A great deal of work has been done along these lines by sclentific investt- gators, particularly at the agricultural experiment stations of Wisconsin and Minnesota. ‘These scientific men are serving on the committee on awards for the barley and hop exhibition which will take place in Chicago in October, 1911, Another Low Rate on the Forum Beginning July 20, to August 10 The Forum, One Year For No Credit. Cash With Your Name We Are Determined To Raise Our Subscription List 1,500 More Before November. YOUR PATRONAGE SOLICITED Corner 7th and Washington Sts. J. R. RHOADES Sign Painting and General Job Work Done. Professional Caterer and Candy Maker. Leave Orders at 119 N. Eighth. Why Not Read The Courier- Journal? HENRY WATTERSON Editor. WE CAN FURNISH YOU ...THE FORUM... AND THE Weekly Courier-Journal Both one year for $2.00 We can also give libelal combination rates with Dally or Sunday Courier-Journal. Write Courier-Journal Company, Louisville, Ky., for free sample copy of edition you desire, but be sure to send your subscription order to this paper—NOT to the Courier-Journal. ILLINOIS TRACTION SYSTEM 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. 7:30 a.m. a.m. *10:00 a.m. *9:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. 10:40 a.m. 9:30 a.m. *11:00 a.m. *12:40 p.m. *11:00 a.m. 12:00 m 2:00 p.m. *13:00 a.m. *2:00 p.m. *2:40 p.m. *11:00 a.m. p.m. *4:40 p.m. *13:00 p.m. p.m. *6:00 p.m. *3:00 p.m. p.m. *6:40 p.m. *3:30 p.m. *5:00 p.m. *9:25 p.m. *6:00 p.m. p.m. *11:40 p.m. *6:00 p.m. *7:00 p.m. *7:00 p.m. 8:30 p.m. 9:00 p.m. 10:00 p.m. 11:20 p.m. 11:00 p.m. +11:3* p.m. We have the Paul Lawrence Dunbar books on sale at this office and all the leading colored newspapers.—The Forum. PRESCRIPTION DRUGGISTS (Deutsche Apotheke) Both Phones 654 NO DUST DIRT SMOKE CINDER Dr. S. A. WARE, PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS. OFFICE—615½ E. Washington St. HOURS: 10 a. m. to 12 m. 2 p. m. to 4 p. m. 7 p. m. to 9. Telephone: (old). Office: 3329. Res. 1706-r-2 Calls promptly made. FURNISHED ROOMS — First class accommodations; modern conveniences. $ 1 1 0 3 \frac {1}{2} $ E. Washington street. Mrs. Jessie Ballinger, Prop. The Williams building, which was destroyed partially by fire a few weeks ago, is being remodeled and will be finer than before. Y. M. C. A. services will be held every Sunday at 4 p. m. Let everybody come out. We shall soon start our regular programs. Mrs. S. J. Williams was indisposed last week. Prof. J. W. Ware, principal of Lovejoy school, Mound City, is in the city, the guest of Mr. Q. H. Bradley. FIRST CLASS upholstering and general furniture repairing. James B. Bondman, 2020 E. Kansas street. New phone 420. Mrs. J. P. Roberts returned home from an extended visit to Rev. and Mrs. J. M. Smalley at Clarksville, Mo., and reports Rev. Smalley doing well, with the exception of being weak. Union rally at Grace M. E. church Sunday, July 30, all day. Come out and help. Come early and get seats. The Forum will be published hereafter on Thursday instead of Saturdays. Agents will please take notice and get copy in by Monday or Tuesday of each week. Mr. William Noble, one of our pioneer citizens, who conducts a blacksmith shop at 18th and Brown streets, is worthy of emulation. He has stood the test and now stands firm and immovable. He owns good property around him—three lots or more. FOR SALE—Four-room house, cheap, if sale is made at once. Near car line, 1415 E. Jackson street. FOR RENT—A modern 6-room house. 1905 E. Jackson St. Apply to J. H. White, Enterprising Savings Bank, 11th and Washington streets. Y. M. C. A. outing at Irwin's Park, Thursday, Aug. 1. Excursions all points. The Forum Printing Co. is a go. Come in while you can. Shares, $5.00. The Court of Calanthe will give a social at Mrs. O. P. Berry's, 18th and Monroe streets, Monday evening, July 31. Good music; delicious refreshments. A. Morris Williams Springfield, Illinois. 75c LOCAL NEWS Residence Phone 2819—R 3 Attorney at Law WILLIAMS' BLDG. 11th and Washington Sts. Let everybody pay up when the collectors come. You who promised to send in your money, do so. Address P. O. money order to E. L. Rogers, 119 N. Eighth street. The members of Pleasant Grove Baptist church are beautifying the edifice and grounds by painting and grading. Get in your church news, sermons, etc., by Tuesdays of each week. Mr. William York is back home from Wilberforce University. Rev. McCreery of Metropolis was in the city last week and called on Dr. J. H. Magee. They are speaking of Rose for Secretary of State. Wm. Wright is employed on the streets. WANTED—Three good singers ten nights for camp meeting. Will pay good wages and board them. Write or apply to J. H. Harvey, 810 Allen Ave., Jacksonville, Ill. Rev. W. F. Walker is conducting a series of religious meetings at Grace M. E. church, assisted by Mr. Brewington and Sister Brown and other members of the oldtime Methodist church. Sunday evening quite a spirited meeting was held. Mrs. W. F. Walker, who was called to see her sick mother near St. Louis, has returned, reporting her mother's improvement. Preparations for the coming Wood River Baptist Association at Pleasant Grove church is being made -painting, repairing, etc. Colored Regiment for New York. New York will get a colored regiment just as Illinois has if the present program carries. The legislature has passed a bill enabling colored men to take steps in the matter of organization. They are in earnest in the matter and Illinois is likely to have a formidable rival for the plaudits of the country. The Eighth Illinois is the only regiment of the kind, consequently it has become somewhat of a pet to the entire colored race. And the boys of the Eighth are not soldiers on paper merely. Wherever they have been they have won favorable mention from the military experts for precision in their drills, evolutions, marches or what-not, that fall to the soldier's lot. Doubtless the New Yorkers have smarted quite a time in that the State of Illinois boasted of this superior organization which could not be "duplicated" in the great state of New York. To hail from New York does carry a sort of spell-casting influence; it sounds big; and no one knows it better than the New Yorkers. Join the WH Bec They keep every promise. They pay funeral and death benefits They own over a half million dollars They protect YOU in life, YOUR life They have 108,000 loyal members. They have 18,000 trained soldiers They have 38,000 ladies in the female They have the cheapest, yet best, life They are the best governed of any They have honest, thorough business They succeed because They Treat If you wish to join the progressive of No. E. L. ROGERS, C. CAPITAL CITY AND TOWN J. W. SLAUGH NOT Don't order your Spring Suit before and Novelty Suitings, Striped Trousers, Woolen Fabrics and a beautiful set. Join the K. of P. ? Why? They keep every promise. They pay funeral and death benefits promptly. They own over a half million dollars of real estate. They protect YOU in life, YOUR family after death. They have 108,000 loyal members. They have 18,000 trained soldiers in their military department. They have 38,000 ladies in the female department. They have the cheapest, yet best, Endowment Policy. They are the best governed of any Fraternal Society. They have honest, thorough business-men officials. They succeed because If you wish to join this greatest and most progressive of Negro societies, see E. L. ROGERS, C. C., or any K. of P. Don't order your Spring Suit before you see my full line of Staple and Novelty Suitings, Striped Troussering and Fancy Vestings. All Woolen Fabrics and a beautiful selection to pick from SUITS AT $18.00 AND UP A Perfect Fit and Guara Cleaning, Pressing, Repairing Ladies Work Goods Called For 109 SOUTH BELL PH SPRINGFIELD, The colored New Yorkers are not one whit behind their white brethren in the matter of pomposity." So it was quite the natural thing to chafe when the praises which mean Chicago were sang so often, so persistently, so loud little old New York City got busy and after months of working with the legislature, those interested finally won. A regiment of Negro New Yorkers promises to be a thing of the near future.—The Freeman. C. H. JONES Ice Cream Parlor Fruits and Soft Drinks, Candies and Cigars. 1103 E. Washington St. LEGAL NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT. Estate of Nancy Eldridge, Deceased. Public notice is hereby given that the undersigned Executrix of the estate of Nancy Eldridge, deceased, will attend before the Probate Court of Sangamon County, at the Court House in Springfield, Illinois, on the 12th day of July, 1911, for the purpose of making final settlement of said estate. At which time and place she will as for an order of distribution, and will also ask to be discharged. All persons interested are notified to attend and examine the settlement now on file in said Court. Springfield, Ill., June 7th, A. D. 1911. QUEEN RAMSEY, Executrix ADJUSTMENT NOTICE Estate of Belle Miller, Deceased. The undersigned, having been appointed administratrix of the estate of said deceased, hereby gives notice that she will appear before the Probate Court of Sangamon County, Illinois, at the July Term thereof, which will be held at the Court House of said County, beginning on the third day of July, 1411, at which time all persons having claims 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 payment to the undersigned. Dated this fifteenth day of May, 1911 ROSA B. WILLIAMS, Administratrix. C. W. MURRAD ADJUSTMENT NOTICE. Estate of Annie Richards, Decased. The undersigned, having been appointed Administrator of the estate of said deceased, hereby gives notice that he will appear before the Probate Court of Sangamon County, Illinois, at the July Term thereof, which will be held at the Court House of said county, beginning on the 3rd day of July, 1911, at which time all persons having claims 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 payment to the undersigned. Dated this 11th day of May, 1911. IRA GRADY, Administrator. CHAS. S. GIBBS, Attorney. K. of P.? any? cause us promptly. urs of real estate. family after death. in their military department. sale department. Endowment Policy. Fraternal Society. less-men officials. I You Right this greatest and most gro societies, see C., or any K. of P. PANTATORIUM TILORING HTER, Prop. TICE before you see my full line of Staple usering and Fancy Vestings. All section to pick from and Workmanship Guaranteed and Alterations of all Kinds. for a Specialty. and Delivered. FOURTH ST. ONE 535 ILLINOIS NOTICE NO MONEY REQUIRES you to purchase particulars and special offer at once. We will be able to help you anywhere in the U. S. without a deposit in advance, purchase freight, and ship it to anyone, anywhere in the U. S. without a deposit in advance, purchase freight, and ship it to any test you wish. If you are then, not perfectly satisfied or do not want to keep the bicycle ship it back to us at our expense and you will not be our cost. FACTORY PRICES are at one small profit above actual factory cost. You save plus $25 millemets's profits by buying direct of us and have the manufacturer's warranty. At any price until you receive our catalogues and learn our beautiful factory. WILL YOU BE ACTIVISTEN when you receive our beautiful factory? YOU WILL BE ASTONISHED when you receive our beautiful bikes made and law prizes we can make you this year. We sell the highest grade bicycles for less money. We are satisfied with $3.00 profit above factory cost. BICYCLE DEALERS, you receive $3.00 bicycles under your own name plate or prices. Orders filled the day received. SECOND HAND BICYCLES. We do not regularly handle second hand bicycles, but usually have a number on hand taken in trade by our Chicago retail stores. We also allow our promptly at prices ranging from $3 to $8 or $10. Descriptive bargain lists are filled free. single wheels, imported roller chains and pedals, popular and oaster-BRAKES FEDERAL MILITARY RECORDS FEDERAL MILITARY RECORDS FEDERAL MILITARY RECORDS $8.50 per pair, but to introduce we will all you sample pair for $4.80 (cashwithorder $4.55). NO MORE TROUBLE FROM PUNCTURES NAILS, Tacks or Glass will not let the air out. Sixty thousand pairs sold last year, over two hundred thousand pairs now in use. DESCRIPTION Made in all sizes. It is lovely special quality of rubber which never becomes porous and which closes up small punctures without allowing the air to escape. We have hundreds of letters from satisfied customers that their tires have been pumped on and are ordinary tire, the puncture resisting qualities being given by several layers of thin, specially prepared fabric on the tire. Advertising purposes we are making a special factory price. died same day letter is received. We ship C.O.D. on examined and found them strictly as presented. (thereby making the price $4.55 per pair) if you close this advertisement. You run no risk in returning for OIL expense. If any reason they need strictly reliable and money sent to us is no safe so in a will find that they will ride easier, run faster, tire you have ever used or seen at any price. We once this remarkable tire offer, any kind at any price until you send for a pair of corn Puncture-Proof tires on approval and trial at warehouse for our big Tires and Sundry Catalogue which at about half the usual prices. It today. DO NOT THINK OF BUYING a bikepack from anyone until you know the new and wonderful learn everything. Write it NOW. HARLOW DETAILOR All Overcoats OVER, $18.00 AND UP. Guaranteed. French, Dry and Steamention given to Ladies' Work. ATOR AND DELIVERED ention given to all work. ON GUARANTEED. the rider of only 8.50 per pair. All orders shipped same day letter is received. We ship C. O. B. on approval. You do not pay a cent until you have examined and found them strictly as appreciated. You do a cent on each order per cent (thereby making the price $4.55 per pair) if you send FULLY WITH ORDER. If you send FULLY with an order the tires may be returned at OUR expense if for any reason they are not satisfactory on examination. We are perfectly reliable and money sent to us is no charge as in a bank. If you order a pair of these tires, you will find that they will ride easier, run faster. We know that you will last longer than any tire you have ever used or seen at any price. We know that you will be so well prepared to give us your order. We want you to send us a trial order at once, hence this remarkable tire offer. the rider of only $4.50 per pair. All orders shipped same day approval. You do not pay a cent until you have examined a tail. We will allow a cash discount of $0.07 by paying king a We will allow a cash discount of $0.07 by paying king a and FULL CASH WITH ORDER and enclose this ad sending us an order as the tires may be returned at O or satisfactory on examination. We are perfectly reliable and well trained. If you order a pair of tires you will find a better, last longer and look finer than any tire you have now that you will be so well pleased that when you want we want you to send us a trial order at once, hence this rem if YOU NEED TIRES Hedgehorn Puncture the special introductory price quoted above; or write for our describes and quotes all makes and kinds of tires at about DO NOT WAIT or a pair of tires from anyone we are making. It only costs a postal to learn everyth D. L. MEAD CYCLE COMPANY A. A. HAY THE TAIL Suits and O MADE TO ORDER, $18 Fit and Workmanship Guaranteed. Cleaning. Special attention given WORK CALLED FOR A Prompt attention given SATISFACTION GU All orders shipped same day letter is received until you have examined and found the item to order. We thereby making the price DEER and enclose this advertisement may be returned at OUE expense. We are perfectly reliable and money is worth it. You may kind at any price if you finer than any tire you have ever used or be pleased that when you want a bicycle you order at once, hence this remarkable tire is written to you will find that they will write a post today. DO NOT THINK pair of tires from anyone until you know posts a postal to learn everything. Write CYCLE COMPANY, C HARLEM THE TAILOR and OVER TO ORDER, $18.00 ANHANSHIP Guaranteed. French Special attention given to LAKLED FOR AND DOWNPT attention given to all WEFACTION GUARANTEE IF YOU NEED TIRES don't buy any kind at any price until you need for a pair of Hedgehorn Puncture-Proof tires on approval and serial at the special introductory price quoted above; or write for our buy list and Sundry Catalogue which describes and quotes all makes and kinds. DO NOT WAIT but write us a postal today. DO NOT THINK OF BUYING a blazer. A. A. HARLOW THE TAILOR MADE TO ORDER, $18.00 AND UP. Fit and Workmanship Guaranteed. French, Dry and Steam Cleaning. Special attention given to Ladies' Work. SATISFACTION GUARANTEED. A NEW PIANO PIANO FOR NO FOR SALE A NEW PIANO FOR SALE BY THE FORUM Any Price--Any St Terms made known on A Easy Weekly or Mo Special Inducements to C First to Come will be First to be The Gem e--Any Style ye made known on Application by Weekly or Monthly P acements to Church one will be First to be Given Co The Gem C e. Brilliantly place to eat when h Everything to suit you Meals and Sho Try our Pies ention given to Parties and is—"To give more for your money th eer place in the Cit on St. G. E. C Prop My Style you Wish own on Application or Monthly Payments to Churches or Lodges first to be Given Consideration Sem Cafe Brilliantly Illuminated. eat when hungry ing to suit you and Short Orders. our Pies on to Parties and Banquets to give more and better our money than any e in the City." G. E. Ousley, Proprietor. Any Price--Any Style you Wish Terms made known on Application Easy Weekly or Monthly Payments Special Inducements to Churches or Lodges First to Come will be First to be Given Consideration The Gem Cafe The Place to eat w Everything to s Regular Meals and Try our P Special Attention given to Pa Our Motto is—"To give eatables for your mo other place in th 819 E. Washington St. The Place to eat when hungry Everything to suit you 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." BOLLMAN LAUNDRY. 723 E. Washington St. Does first class work and prompt service. Our motto is to please. Goods called for and delivered. Our prices are reasonable. Give us a trial and be convinced. Call up 207, both phones. Geo. Bollman. Prop. & Mgr. --- --- --- Old Tel. 4346 Quick Service. Notice the thick ribbon broad "A" and puncture strip "B" and "D", also rim strip "F" to prevent rim cutting. The ribbon may not allow make-SOFT, KLASTIFO and EASY RIDING. Cor. 11th & Washington Sts. REISCH BREWERY CO City Brewery Their Bottle Beer is Fine Bock's Special Can't be Beat Try it! social society. THE WORLD'S FIRST AFRICAN WRITER Dunbar's Books are on sale at THE FORUM Office is to be issued in August, taking up the data concerning the PROGRESS OF OUR PEOPLE in business in this State . . . . . . . . . Get Your Cut and Get in a Write-up. If it is Tonsorial Work see the Line of Tonsorialists PETER H. BURKE If it is Tonsorial Wear Tonsor Chair No. 1, John Davis; Chair No. Grady; Chair No. 4, We make a Specialty of Hair or Hand Facial Mass Hot and C E. H. Mitchell, Chiropodist 821 E. Washington St. For Plain and Fancy Sewing SEE Mrs' E. L. Rogers DONE AT 505 South 17th Street Satisfaction Guaranteed Charges Reasonable Old Tel. 4622 It pays to advertise in The Forum Boost home industry. A. B. B. York see the Line of Sterilists A. S. P. Webster; Chair No. 3, J. W. Prof. G. A. Barksdale. Cutting, Shampooing, Electrical massage and Bleaching Old Baths. H. B. Stone, Shoe Shining Artist Springfield, Ill. Bell Phone 2156 Office Hours 9 to 12 A.M. 2 to 5 P.M. 7 to 9 P.M. 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 Out of town subscribers are being sent their bills. Please remit at once. C. C. Williams Undertaker Lady Attendant 115 South 11th. Street OLD PHONE 5531 Springfield, IIi. DANVILLE. ILL. There was a rally and basket meeting at the Shiloh Baptist church last Sunday, which was a success in every way. Regular services in the morning; in the afternoon Rev. S. S. Scissen of the Second Baptist church preached an able sermon, assisted by Rev. M. D. Sharp of the Friendship Baptist church. The W. H. and F. Missionary Society of the Second Baptist church met in their regular session, with a splendid attendance and a heartfelt meeting. The topic for the evening was "Woman's Place in God's Plan." President, Mrs. A. Barrett; Secretary, Mrs. L. H. Kemp. The Starlight Mission Band met Saturday afternoon at the residence of Mrs. M. E. Orid. The girls were instructed in sewing the boys in manual training. Refreshments were served. All report a delightful time. Superintendent, Mrs. L. H. Kemp; President, Mrs. R. Rice. Chain No. 1 will give a concert and social Wednesday evening at the Second Baptist church. All are invited. Chairman, Mrs. J. Morsdon. Chain No. 2 will give a musical concert at the Second Baptist church Friday evening. Mrs. M. T. Reed, chairman. The Colored Woman's club met at the residence of Mrs. J. Kentichlo, Lake street. They report a splendid meeting. President, Mrs. M. Murray. There was a dance given by the young people Thursday evening at Lincoln park. Mrs. F. Gray and Mr. Arthur Beecham, managers. Miss Ruth Cantrill returned home last Wednesday after spending several weeks with her sister, Mrs. Parks, in Gary, Ind. Mrs. Mary Green left for a few weeks' visit with friends in Missouri. Mr. Raymond Rice and Mr. Will Noel spent Sunday in Indianapolis. Miss Inez Holman spent a week visiting in St. Louis. Reports a delightful time. Mr. and Mrs. Herman Kersey and family are visiting the latter's brother in St. Louis. Mrs. Franklin of Kansas City is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Dallas Morris Johnson. Master Charlie Haskins is still confined to his bed. He has the sympathy of his friends. Mr. Elvoid is still on the sick list. Mr. George Johnson has accepted a position at Decatur. Deaths Rev. S. W. Turner's death was a shock to his many friends. He was one of the ablest Baptist ministers of the State. We have lost a dear friend and comrade. He leaves a wife, Mrs. Eliza Turner, and brother, Mr. H. Turner, of Princeton, Ind. Edward Rusell, son of Mr. and Mrs. N. Rusell, died last week. His funeral was largely attended. The floral offerings were beautiful DECATUR NEWS. By Minnie Cordel Kelley. Miss Pauline Nickens, who has been teaching school in Muskogee, Okla., is back home for a five weeks' vacation. Mr. Carl Watkins is taking his midsummer vacation. Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Watkins entertained at six o'clock dinner last week. Miss Anna Hutchinson, who has been visiting Miss Stella Moore for the past three weeks, will return to her home in Collinsville, Ill. Mr. and Mrs. Claude Goins and daughter Isabel spent Sunday in Lincoln. The young ladies' and young men's Bible classes of St. Peter's A. M. E. church took supper in Fairview park last Wednesday. There was plenty of "fried chicken," and all had an enjoyable time. Mr. James Ware of St. Paul, Minn., spent a week in the city. Mrs. George Kelley and Mrs. Mary Bishop are spending a week in Collinsville and St. Louis. The young people gave a dance Monday evening in the pavilion at Dreamland park. Fred Phenix was floor manager and Nix's orchestra furnished the music. The Antioch Baptist Sunday school will give their annual picnic Thursday at Boiling Springs. Miss Minnie Kelley will address the monthly Mothers' meeting Wednesday afternoon at St. Peter's A. M. E. church. The subject is "The Mother's Influence Upon the Child." A party of young people spent last Sunday in Lincoln, the guest of Miss Lucile Duke. Mr. William Walters left Sunday for Cairo on a business trip. Mr. Moses B. King and Miss Willa Hightower of Chicago were quietly married last Saturday evening at the home of the groom. They left Sunday for Chicago to make their home. Just Opened for Business J. T. O'NEIL 1114 E. S. Grand Ave. New and Up-to-Date Chili and Ice Cream Parlor. Fresh Fish Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Home-made Pies and Pastries. Fresh Milk Daily. Short Orders a Specialty. DECATUR CHURCH DIRECTORY. ANTIOCH BAPTIST CHURCH. 620 Spring Ave. Rev. J. A. Crockett, Pastor, Res. 846 West Decatur St. R. Oliphant, Church Clerk, Res. 920 Clinton St. Edward Motley, Superintendent Sun- day School. 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. Choir Meeting, Friday ..... 7:30 p.m. Mrs. Mollie Medlock, President Willing Mrs. Felts 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. 536 Spring Ave. J. T. Morrow, Pastor, Res. Parsonage. 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 Caddie Kelley.....Secretary Res., 848 Colfax St. LITERARY CLUB. Mark Cummings.....President A. D. Cicel.....Secretary CHOIR OFFICERS. Mrs. E. N. Morrow.....Chorister Miss Corrine Blanton.....Organist WEEK 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 Williams taker attendant MILLINERY 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. Sunday School at 10:00 a. m. Sunday Morning prayer and sermon at 11:00 a. m. Vesper service at 5:00 p. m. Litany and Woman's Guild, every Wednesday at 8. There will be no services on Sunday night during the Lenten season. 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 CHAS. S. GIBBS ATTORNEY AT LAW AND NOTARY PUBLIC OLD PHONE 1983 Office: 223 1-2 South Fifth Street AMERICAN HAIR-GROWER and SHAMPOO SOAP 25c a Jar and 25c a Cake For Sale by all Drugists Springfield, Illinois The Original HAIR GROWERS We Grew Our Hair, Now Let Us Grow Yours With 'PORO' TRADE MARK Registered sul work of growing all kinds, all qualifi- hair, even to the growing of hair on us scorned the idea that such a thing he hair for hundreds, rapidly achieving our work is that we are being imitated hair we have actually grown, and the frequently mentioned us when trying to is the same" or "just as good") or re- use only "PORO" Hair Grower (the at the name "PORO" is on every box; only by MRS. A. M. POPE-TURNBO, s, Mo. When we first began our wonderful work of growing all kinds, all qualities, all lengths, and all conditions of hair, even to the growing of hair on bald places of the head, many persons scorned the idea that such a thing was possible; but we have grown the hair for hundreds, rapidly achieving success. The proof of the value of our work is that we are being imitated and largely by persons whose own hair we have actually grown, and the further fact that they have very frequently mentioned us when trying to sell their goods (saying that "theirs is the same" or "just as good") or referred to "PORO." We advise you to use only "PORO" Hair Grower (the oldest and best of its kind). See that the name "PORO" is on every box; not genuine without it. Prepared only by MRS. A. M. POPE-TURNBO, "Poro College," 3100 Pine St., St. Louis, Mo. BEWARE OF IMITATIONS For Treatment, Call or Address S. M. E. WARRICK 922 8. Sixteenth St. Credit Is Good men's and Ladies' Clothing on Credit Your Credit Is Good Men's and Ladies' Clothing on Credit 50c A Week SPECIAL SALE Ladies' Wash Dresses, at..... $3.00 50c A Week Children's Dresses, at..... 50c H. Wolfson Credit Co. Over Lechman's Jewelry Store 210½ S. 6th St. Springfield, Ill. SECRET SOCIETIES. St. John's Chapter No. 2, H. R. A. M. Meets every third Wednesday night at Masonic Hall, North Eighth Street HOMA 1016 at 10:30 a.m. Meets every first and third Tuesday at Masonic Hall, 119 North Eighth St. A. Bender, Exalted Ruler. J. W. GRADY, Sec'y. Lincoln Monument Lodge No. 1, G. U. O. O. F. Meets every first and third Tuesday at Thirteenth and Masonic Hall, GEO. HOLLINS, N. G. A. BENDER, Secretary. Golden Gate Temple No. 2, Knights of Tabor. Meets every first and third Monday at Masonic Hall, 119 North Eighth St. F. H. HART, C. M. THOMAS WARRICK, C. S. U. B. F. Meets every second and fourth Tuesday at Masonic Hall, 119 N. Eighth St. BENJ. LUCAS, W. M. E. T. GORUM, W. Sec'y. Capitol City No. 12, K. of P. Meets at Masonic Hall, 119 N. Eighth St. every 1st and 3d Monday. E. L. ROGERS, C. C. J. Harold White, K. of R. S. NOTICE. 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. MANAGER. One Brings Another Hardly a day passes but some customer brings in a friend to acquaint them with our store. The reason is that in no other place are you served in a more satisfactory way, so you are not satisfied to trade anywhere else again and you want your friends to know it. CLARKSON'S Modern Drug Store 213 South Sixth Street MRS. A. M. POPE. Four years ago my hair was only a tinger length, and my temples were bald half way up my head. SEE MRS. L. L. ROBERTS. Four years ago my hair just covered my shoulders.