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State and Congressional Officers To Be Chosen Next Year Speaker Adkins out for Governor, also Clyde Jones; Hay good man for Lieut. Governor. To Be Hardest Fought Battle Since 1896—Republicans Sanguine. Rose, Sterling and John J. Brown May Be Rivals For Secretary of State McCULLOUGH MAY AGAIN RUN FOR AUDITOR. State and Cong Officers Choice Speaker Adkins out Clyde Jones; Ha Lieut. G To Be Hardest Fought publicans Rose, Sterling and John For Secreta 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 McCullough 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, its 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, Y. M. C. A. Picnic Pleasant Af fair. But No Program. The outing put on by the Y. M. C. A. last Tuesday was a very pleasant affair and a representative crowd attended. A big excursion came from St. Louis and all had a fine outing, but no program was rendered. Just why this state of affairs obtained, the program committee does not know. The men in charge had arranged a good program, but nothing materialized. First Ward to Have $75,000 School Building—A Needed Im- The Board of Education has purchased additional adjoining property to the Palmer school, and will build a modern $75,000 structure, which will be a credit to that portion of the city and to the school system. Mr. James Loomis and other property owners have been pushing this matter and deserve credit for the final consummation. Mr. Loomis has sold his lot on the corner of 12th and Reynolds for a handsome sum and made thereby a good real estate deal. All property owners around that vicinity should make their property look "presentable." Grand Lodge, U. F. B. & S. M. T. to meet in Quincy next week. Regressional Years To Be Grown Next Year It for Governor, also may good man for Governor. Battle Since 1896—Re- Sanguine. J. Brown May Be Rivals ary 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, Danville, 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. New Leland Hotel Will Open with Colored Waiters. The New Leland hotel, one of the finest in the State outside of Chicago and Peoria, if not the finest, will open for business Aug. 12, and will retain colored waiters. Mr. C. H. Barton will have charge. He has a corps of excellent young men who will meet the test. They are: F. Burns, Chamman brothers, P. Payne, George Hastens. Colored people will also be employed in the various departments. We advise them to hold up the standard and be progressive. BLOOMINGTON. ILL Mr. John Mosby of Pontiac was in the city Tuesday on business. He also attended the circus. Mr. C. E. Jackson is going to carry the ball team to Peoria Aug. 4, to bring back the prize. As usual, a large crowd will attend the Emancipation celebration at Peoria. Miss Emma Moore left Sunday for Bowling Green, Mo., to visit her mother, who is very sick. Mr. and Mrs. James Mann and daughter, Dorothy, were visiting in Chicago Saturday and Sunday. FORUM "Be ye doers and not sayers only." SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS, THURSDAY, AUGUST 3, 1911 K. of P. Entertainment MASONIC HALL Biggest Affair Every Given. Don't Miss It. Miss Blanche Bell of Farmer City was visiting in the city Tuesday. Mr. J. P. Patterson was in Gibson City Wednesday. Mr. David Stricklen and Mr. Barnes of Pontiac were in the city Tuesday to see the circus. Mr. C. E. Jackson was in Jacksonville Tuesday on business. Mr. Jackson is planning to go into the pantatorium business in that city, accompanied by Mr. Harry Roberts. Miss Alberdy Duff entertained at her residence last Thursday in honor of the Westbrook sisters of East St. Louis. The Westbrook sisters have been visiting Miss C. Johnson of Normal for the past three weeks. Miss Cora Westbrook is a school teacher in East St. Louis and her sister is a music teacher, also giving typewriting lessons. They left for Chicago Monday. Mr. W. O. King went to Chicago Friday on business. Rev. George Hoagland will leave Sunday for Denver, Colo., to attend the National Afro-American Educational Congress. Rev. Hoagland will give an address before the Congress. Leaving Denver, he will go to Little Rock, Ark., to attend the annual meeting of the National Negro Business League, where he will also speak. Bloomington feels proud of having a man like Rev. Hoagland to represent them at these meetings. Woodriver At Pleasant Grove SPRINGR Beginning Au K. of P. En MASON Augu Biggest Affair Every The A. M. E. and Union Baptist churches are holding a camp meeting at Normal on Harris street. The attendance was very large last Sunday. Mr. Samuel Williams, who has been in Peoria for two weeks, has returned home much improved. Chauffeurs' News. Mr. Tom Morgan, John White and W. S. Moore went to Funk's Grove last week to bring back the passengers who attended the late George Funk. Mr. Merian Hoagland is missed very much on the streets in the Chalmers. W. S. Moore made a flying trip to Eureka, Ill., Monday in the Buick 16. Mr. West Price of Gibson City drove over a load of boys to attend the circus. Chas. Gibbs of Gibson City was in the city Thursday, driving a Stoddard-Dayton. PEORIA, ILL The warm weather was cooled by a light rain recently. The colored churches of this city gave a picnic for the Sunday school classes. It was a very entertaining affair. The Peoria Colored Giants have more than pleased the base ball fans of this city and other cities where they have played. Those wishing to book a game or two with the Peoria Colored Giants will address all mail matters to Avert Ford, 801 Saratoga street. Mrs. C. Corsey of Kane street, a resident of this city for twenty years, will soon depart from her old friends. May success be with her wherever she goes. Peoria was highly entertained on the 25th and 26th of July by two shows, the Barnum & Bailey and Buffalo Bill's Wild West. Dr. S. A. Askew of Lincoln avenue, is a credit to his race. He is not only a man of business, but a churchman also, which is somewhat unusual. LINCOLN ITEMS. By Lucile L. Duke. Miss Grace Robinsin returned to her home in Springfield Sunday evening, having had a delightful visit at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Johnson for the past two weeks. The K. of P. lodge of Lincoln is growing rapidly. The members are planning to establish a ladies' court in the near future. The young people of Allen chapel, A. M. E., Sunday school and the Christian Endeavor League will give an entertainment in the near future for the benefit of the Sunday school and League. Miss Dollie Hill of St. Louis is spending a few days in Lincoln, the guest of Miss Lena Thurman Baptist Ass'n. The Baptist Church, FIELD, ILL. August 30, 1911 Entertainment IC HALL August 29 Given. Don't Miss It. at their country home north of town. Mr. Percy Robinson of Bloomington spent Thursday in Lincoln attending the picnic. Mrs. Clark Jones and children of East Broadway are visiting relatives and friends in Springfield. Messrs. James and Robert Foster spent Sunday afternoon in Bloomington visiting with friends. Miss Alice Williams of Peoria was called to Lincoln to attend her mother, Mrs. Jane Williams, who has been ill for the past week. Mrs. Williams was able to attend Sunday morning services. Miss Beulah Paine of Atlanta was the guest of Miss Helen Orendoff Sunday. Mr. Edward Johnson spent Sunday in Normal visiting with home folks. Mr. and Mrs. Lawson Browder of Springfield were the Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. William Bibbs and family of North Sangamon street. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Benson and Mrs. Henderson Graves of Mexico, Mo., have arrived in Lincoln to make their future home. They will reside on Sherman street in one of Mrs. Thos. J. McKinney's cottages. Mrs. Lena Hubbard of Chicago is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Jay Sterles of East Clinton street. WANTED This is also the Best Colored Paper in which to advertise. We cover Decatur, Peoria, Lincoln, Danville, Jacksonville, Bloomington, etc. The union picnic given by the A. M. E. and Second Baptist S. S. at the Evans grove was a delightful affair. All who attended having a most enjoyable outing, one of the features of the day being a very interesting base ball game played between the young men of both churches. Messrs. Foster and Towsend were the pitcher and catcher for the Baptist, while Messrs. Dyer and Jones held sides for the Methodists. The score was 8 to 3 in favor of the Baptist. The juvenile band, consisting of ten members from the Hampton, W. Va., colored home, who have been in Lincoln for a few days, furnished some excellent music for the picnickers out at Evans' grove Thursday afternoon. The members of the juvenile band, with their manager, stopped at the home of Mr. and Mrs. T. J. McKinney while in Lincoln. Lost, strayed or stolen, on the day of the picnic, our friend, Warren Bibbs. The Lincoln Flash Light Fountain No. 2787 should feel greatly encouraged over the fact that the board of directors and loyal members and friends of the Grand Fountain of True Reformers have succeeded in raising $100,000 and have already paid some of their most important debts, amounting to $90,000. Let The Forum be a regular weekly visitor at each and every colored home in Lincoln. It will only cost you 15 cents per month. JACKSONVILLE. ILL.. NEWS. Misses Maggie and Georgia Wafull of Waverly visited Miss Mamie Townsend recently. Geo. Taylor left recently for Chicago to visit his mother. Mr. and Mrs. Davis of Kascinsko street are to cook for the Idyl Wyld club people. Rev. Campbell left recently for Chicago. While in the city he preached two able sermons at 2nd Baptist church. Mrs. Bolen and son, Robert, have returned to their home in Mound City after a pleasant visit with Mrs. Rev. Shaw. Mr. Chas. R. Dawson and Leslie Davis spent July 23 in Keokuk, Iowa. Rev. Miller has returned from Pittsfield, Ill. Mrs. Sarah Rice and Mrs. John Haithman attended the camp meeting in Chapin recently. Thomas McAnarters of Pittsfield, Ill., visited friends here recently. Garfield Black of North Cox street does not seem to improve much. Mrs. Taylor and Mrs. Frank Wright attended the camp meeting at Chapin. .....IN..... 15 cents Per Month Maggie and Georgia Wafull of Waverly, Ill., visited Mrs. Fannie Brown and Miss Mamie Jones recently. Frederick Waggoner left recently for Hastings, Neb., to assist in cooking for Jeffries' band. Rev. Campbell preached two able sermons Wednesday and Thursday at the Second Christian church. Mr. and Mrs. Miller of Mexico, Mo., visited Mrs. F. Ramey recently. Mr. and Mrs. Miller were lately married. The dance given July 27th at the Company L hall was fairly well attended. Mr. Arthur Steward served a special lunch. Thos. Waggoner was manager. Mrs. Ben Champ is on the sick list. The supper given at the A. M. E. church by the King's Daughters was largely attended. Mrs. Grace Young of Hooker street entertained Mrs. Louis Herndon and Mrs. Thomas Robinson of Alfrisco. Miss Estella R. Coles was called unexpectedly to her home in Kansas City, Mo. Mr. and Mrs. Ollie Brown of Ashland avenue royally entertained at breakfast Sunday in honor of Nina Cary Leemerit of Pittsfield, Clara Bell Davis and Dorothy Ann Golden of Philadelphia and Mrs. W. M. House. Rev. J. W. Kirk is now Sunday school superintendent of the A. M. E. church. Mr. Samuel Harris of West Morton avenue lost a valuable horse recently. Among the Chicago visitors recently were: Mrs. James Young, Mrs. Anna Coleman, Mrs. Grace Young, Mrs. Duke, Mrs. Judge Raymond, Mr. and Mrs. Chas Reed, Mrs. James Matthew, Misses Nettie Young and Lucile Watts, Mable Sanders, Oro Moore, Ida McCree and daughter Thoras, Mrs. G. T. Shaw, Mrs. Minnie Glass and children, Mrs. Nettie Vaugh, Mrs. Mary Shencer, Mrs. Sallie McDaniels, Alma Sutton and Mrs. C. H. Freeman. There will be a fifty cent rally the third Sunday in August at the A. M. E. church for the pastor's benefit. A very pleasant surprise party was given recently in honor of Mrs. Henry Davis on Kosciusko street. DECATUR, ILL., BUSINESS COLUMN. Moore & Hollinger's Restaurant and Ice Cream Parlor is now serving the public. Everything is neat and clean. Home cooking a specialty. Best services and courteous treatment to all. 141 W. Main St. L. L. Moore and Mrs. Hollinger, Props. Mrs. J. C. Liston and daughter, Mrs. Hollis, returned recently from a vacation trip to Tennessee. ITED People to Read THE RACE QUESTION" ROGERS & OSBY Proprietors and Publishers 119 N. Eighth St. eo A ay 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 . 2.2.2.6. sus ++ $1.50 One Month .........+..+.- Be Ct) eer B. L, Rogers, Editor and Manager. J.B. Oty, Associate Editor, ‘elephone, Old $806 Thursday, Aug. 3, 1911. EDITORIAL Inconsistent. The Register of this city is Democratic in polities and strikes at the Republicans’ most vulner- able spots—eriticizes Deneen and the legislature, and yet gets a fat appropriation from Mr. Potter, Governor Dencen’s ‘‘right hand man,’” who is getting $5,000 per year, His salary was raised by the legislature two years ago, but when a Republican paper who bo ge to get Mr. Potter his job and his $5,000 per, comes to them for consideration justly earned, they evade, by placing their own construction on the Jew, twisting and bringing around legal techni- calities, What is the spirit of the law as well as the letter? Tie Register is not for Denpen nor any of Deneen’s subordinates, yet it gets $5,000 or $6,000 worth of patronage. The people are watching things. Why was Joy let out of the Insur- ance Department. The law is that you must give a reason. Special Sale of Stock. For the next fifteen days to Aug. 15, the J. P. Roberts Shoe Co. will sell $25.00 shares fqr $24,00. Parties taking out com- mon stock, which is $5.00 per share, may withdraw after six months’ duration, All stockhold- ers are urged to pay up on their bee og the company desires to purchase a large stock of fall goods We are selling shoes out here cheaper than Sow town. Come out and see and buy. Tel., old, 3914. 1707 EB. Capitol Ave. To Have Modern Home. Mr. T. W. Warrick, 922 South 16th street, is to have a modern home. He has raised the house upon a stone foundation, two ex- tra rooms in the rear are being built and the entire house remod- eled and repaired, with a bath room attached. When completed it will be a modern and comfort- able six-room house, satisfactory to the most exacting person. Mr. Warrick is clerk in the Insurance Department and hails from Cairo. BLOOMINGTON, ILL. At a called meeting of the Elite Thimble Club, July 17, 1911, the following preamble and_resolu- tions were ananimously adopted: Whereas, It has pleased the Omnipotent Father to remove from our midst our beloved friend and associate, Albert A. Hoag- land; and, Whereas, The intimate rela- tions held by our deceased asso- ciate with the members of this elub rendered it proper that we should place on record our appre- ciation of his untiring, never fail- ing ability to promote the success of our club; therefore, be it Resolved, by the Elite Thimble Club, That while we bow with humble submission to the will of the Most High, we do not the less mourn for our associate, who has been called from his labor to rest. Resolved, That in the death of Albert A. Hoagland, this club loses an associate who was ever ready to cheer and comfort the distressed, whose virtues endear- ed him not only to us, but also to all his fellow companions. Resolved, That this club tender its heartfelt sympathy to the fam- ily and relatives of our deceased associate in this, their sad afflic- tion, Resolved, That these resolu- tions be entered upon the minutes and a copy be sent to the family of our deceased associate. Signed, LEORA a. EDNA §8. STEARLS, MONICE HARRIS, See., ALVESTA DUFF, , Committee on Resolutions. SECRETARY WILSON HONORARY PRESIDENT U. $. Department of Agriculture In Barley and Hop Exhibition, ‘The secretary of state, the Hon. Phi- lander Knox, has sent out to the diplo- matie and consular representatives of the United States in foreign countries a circular letter informing them that an international brewers’ congress will be held in Chicago, Oct. 12 to 22, 1911, and instructing them to bring the mat- ‘ter to the attention of the respective governments to which they are accred- ted, with the request that due pub- Uelty be given to the information and that the respective parties in interest be invited to participate in the con- gress. ‘The circular further contains the In- formation that there will also be held at the same time and place an interna- onal prize exhibition for barley and hops, The secretary of agriculture in the United States, the Hon, James Wilson, 4s the honorary president of the inter- national brewers’ congress. ‘The United States department of ag- riculture is preparing an exhibit by which the United States government ‘will be represented at the international prize exhibition for barley and hops. ‘The department will show what has been done by several of its experts who have been for some years devot- ing their time to the impravement. of these crops. : ‘The importance of this exhibition for the farmers who raise barley and hops cannot be overrated. It is believed that the first step is herewith taken to bring about a systetn of valuing these Amportant crops upon 2 basis of fact rather than npon mere individual pref- ‘erence and perhaps prejudice. AMERICAN BARLEYS, Commonly Known as Two Rowed, Four Rowed and Six Rowed, Barleys are commonly classified as two rowed, four rowed and six rowed. The European brewers generally pre- fer the two rowed varieties, which are plumper and starchier, while in this ‘country the six rowed, of which the four rowed is but a slightly varied rel- Mi en a age ee ative, is generally preferred because, while less starchy, it 1s more highly albuminous and therefore possesses more of the substance which brings ‘about the inversion of starch into sugar—namely, diastase, ‘The common American brewing bar- leys arrange themselves in the follow- ing system: 1. Bix rowed, erect—White Club. 2 Four rowed, drooping—Manchurla bar- ley, Oderbrucker, Scotch, Ohio Fall, Bay Brewing, Blue barley. 4, Two rowed, erect —Goldthorpe, Pri- mus, Fan barley. ‘4. Two rowed, drooping—Common Chev- aller, Horsford's Chevaller, Hanna, Prin- cosa. Six Rowed Barley.—Through several years’ experimentation at the Wiscon- ‘in agricultural experiment station it has been found that the six rowed bar- ley is preferable to other varieties and more profitable for the average farmer to grow. ‘The yleld far surpasses that of the other varieties, and the market demands for the six rowed class far surpass those of all other varieties com- bined. At a conservative estimate 98 per cent of all the barley now grown in Wisconsin is six rowed barley. This being the type of barley most com- monly used for malting in the United Btates, it is likely that most of the samples that will be shown at the bar- ley and hop exhibition in Chicago in October, 1911, will be of that type. ‘The experiments with two rowed barley through eight years’ continuous breeding work clearly prove that in most regions the farmer cannot get the returns from this crop that can be secured with the six rowed variety. ‘The straw seems to be very frail and lodges easily, thereby tnjuring the quulity of the grain and reducing the yield. HOPS VALUED BY OPS VALUED CY LOOKS AND AROMA, f Best Are Raised In Bohsmla, Bavaria and Parts of England, According to the prevailing opinions, which, according to some American growers, are mere prejudices, the best hops are raised in Bohemia, Bavaria and some parts of England, notably Kent. Most American brewers a8 well as their Buropean brothers value their aroma. This matter is being ere | des Ao ay |) oe: Bi nt he ae i) A 4, bi ji i. oie BY s mh, Bie: Riek aca a eee thrashed oui thoronghly in connection with the barley and hop exhibition which will be held in Chieago Oct. 12-22. As in the case of other aromat- fe plants, the sources of the aroma are not well understood. Aroma usually depends upon such minute particles of substance that even the delicate re- actions in the chemical laboratory are frequently inadequate to discover them. The high prices which are paid, for instance, for certain wines are based upon thelr flavor or aroma, and yet this flavor or aroma cannot be Giscovered by chemical analysis. It is not surprising, therefore, that the substances which contain the flavor or aroma of hops have never been as- eertained with certainty, ‘There is a theory that they are closely assoct- ated with ‘the soft resins contained in the lupulin, or the hop flour, which is found between the bracts of the cone and which fs really the essential part of the hop plant, ‘As for the color of the hops, various preferences prevail, some preferring the varieties which are entirely green, while others think the yellowish green 4s preferable. In this country the yel- lowish kinds are usually preferred, while in Germany the green ones have the call. Inasmuch as the brewing value of hops depends largely upon the lupulin- fc acid and the soft resins and the American hops are unusually rich in soft resins, American hop growers need have no fear of entering the prize ‘competition at Chicago under the rules which have been adopted for the jury ‘which is to judge the hops. FOR HOP EXHIBITS, ‘Awards of prizes will be made ac- cording to the following rules for hops entered In the second international barley and hop prize exhibition to be held at Chicago, Oct. 12:22, 1011: ‘The awards will consist of twenty-one prizes, the highest amounting to $150. For the purpose of prize distribution each distinct hop growing section (for- ms TR pea) BI =1a)] A a anaes = i betas a LDPUnIT GLAND MAGNIFIED 900 ‘rx eign or domestic) will constitute a class by itself. The following Amett- can sections are recognized as distinet for this purpose: (1) New York state, (2) California, (@) Oregon, (4) Wash- ington, (6) British Columbia ‘Hops grown outside of (iese sections will be considered as belonging to that section which coaforms mokt closely to their distrits geosrephically ‘and elimaticaliy, in (ie discretion of the committer on 2974. 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They have not, how- ever, been able to convince American brewers of the accuracy of this view. They will try to do so at the barley and hop exhibition in Chicago in Oc- tober, 1911. The principal trouble, however, with American hops as they reach the market is that they are pick- ed carelessly. The only part that is of value to the consumer is the cone, and everything in the shape of stems and leaves that is mixed with the grains not only diminishes the amount of available material, but introduces a decidedly injurious element, the leaves and cones being rich in tannic acid, which imparts a strireent and harsh taste. In the international barley and hop exhibition, which will be held in Chi- eago in October, 1911, the item of 2 Sa LOY NS Coy iy @) Ay NYY (y on. (h ” BMANOH OF FEMALE HOP FLOWERS. ‘ ab % You won't find styles like the lees Glen IMPERIAL c a You won't find styles near re es a as swagger. You won't find Sg) «= IMPERIAL $3 HATS , es So nam ’ at any other store because we have i cl the exclusive agency for this town. \ 7 We believe it’s the best $3.00 ih Hat made. That's why we secured he the exclusive agency for them, Tmperiali Hals Yow’ think so when you see the Ne ie new Fall and Winter shapes that wi are ready. Cy PETER MYERS & CO.. 529 NORTH SIDE SQUARE ing ability), berry weight, uniformity, albumen (or nitrogen) content. These five divisions standing as credits, while penalties are provided for excessive amount of moisture, for trimmings (screenings, etc.), for inseparable ad- mixtures, damage indicated by oft col- or, off odor or by general impression and frregularity of growth. Barley {s disqualified if in any credit division it recelves below eighty points and contains more than 20 per cent of screenings or more than 5 per cent of inseparable admixtures; more than 15 per cent of molsture; if color, odor or general impression indicates heavy damage. Four and six rowed barley should contain approximately for each middle or straight furrowed kernel two lateral or twisted kernels. ‘The viability (germinating ability) will be determined after proper artt ficial drying of the specimen. a te | | J. B. OSBY | ...Real Estate... | Farm and City Property Bought, Sold and | Exchanged. If you are Thinking of Buying a FARM or a CITY HOME please call and see me 5223 E. Adams St. » Bell Tel. 423 SPRINGFIELD, ILL. HEAD OF OHNVALIER BARLEY, clean picking will cut an important figure in the valuation of the hops that will be entered for prize compe- tition. ‘The great importance of this exbi+ bition will lie in the fact that it will tend to put the valuation of hops upon a substantial basis of facts rather than of individual preferences. 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Penny Savings Department for children in which deposits are received from 1o up. ‘The ‘‘Black man’s hope’’ lies in this institution, ENTERPRISE SAVINGS BANK Eleventh and Washington Sta, It Is Expressed Inthe Percentage of Points it Receives, Barleys will be valued according to the standards herewith-given at the international barley and hop prize exhibition in Chicago, Oct. 12-22, 1911. ‘The relative merit of a brewing bar- ley is expressed in the percentage of points it receives. ‘The total number of points is deter- mined by deducting from the average ‘of the sum of the credits the sum of the penalties corrected for percentage. ‘The barleys will be valued on the ‘basis of maturity, viability (germinat- Join the K. of P. ? Why? Because 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 They pay funeral and death benefit 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 in They have 38,000 ladies in the fem They have the cheapest, yet best, I They are the best governed of any They have honest, thorough business They succeed because They Treat They Treat You Right If you wish to join this greatest and most progressive of Negro societies, see E. L. ROGERS, C. C., or any K. of Edward Baumann Chas. T. Baumann BAUMANN BROS. Dr. S. A. W PHYSICIANS AND OFFICE—615½ E. Wa HOURS: 10 a. m. to 1 2 p. m. to 4 E. L. ROGERS, C. C., or any K. of P. PRESCRIPTION DRUGGISTS (Dentische Apotheke) 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 liberal 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. TIME TABLE ILLINOIS TRACTION SYSTEM—CARS leave Springfield: East. North. South. 6:00 a.m. 5:00 a.m. *8:00 a.m. 6:00 a.m. *6:40 a.m. 6:00 a.m. *7:00 a.m. 7:15 a.m. *7:00 a.m. 8:00 a.m. *8:40 a.m. *7:00 a.m. 8:00 a.m. 10:40 a.m. *9:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. 10:40 a.m. 9:00 a.m. *11:00 a.m. *12:40 p.m. *11:00 a.m. 12:00 m. 2:00 p.m. 11:30 a.m. *1:00 p.m. *2:40 p.m. 11:30 a.m. *4:00 p.m. 1:80 p.m. *3:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. *3:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. *6:40 p.m. 3:00 p.m. *5:00 p.m. 9:25 p.m. *6:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 11:40 p.m. *7:00 p.m. 8:20 p.m. 9:00 p.m. 10:00 p.m. 11:30 p.m. 11:00 p.m. †11:30 p.m. *Limited. †Sleeper. All others legal. NO DURF DIRT SMOKE OVERD We have the Paul Lawrence Dunbar books on sale at this office and all the leading colored newspapers.—The Forum. 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. LOCAL NEWS. Our Telephone is: Main, Bell 3806. Mrs. Mattie Johnson and son of Chicago were the guests of her cousin, Mrs. C. H. Jones, of 126 North 14th street, last Friday. Little Miss Constance Jones entertained a party of fourteen little folks from 2 to 5 o'clock at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Jones, 126 North 14th street, in honor of her eighth birthday. Light refreshments were served. They departed to their homes after having showered her with quite a few presents and all reported a very enjoyable time. Mrs. Lucy Wilson of 1215 East Jefferson street and grand daughter, Lucille Mason, arrived home from Detroit, Mich., last Saturday, after having spent a month of enjoyment visiting her son, Geo. Mason, who now lives in that city. Miss Arzela Curtis of South 1st street, who has been quite ill for some time, is convalescing. 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. H. Page of East Stuart street entertained Tuesday evening, July 25, at 6 o'clock dinner in honor of her guest, Mrs. Walker, of Moline, Ill., and Mrs. Banks of St. Louis, Mo. Mrs. George Leavels of East Clay street was indisposed Monday. FIRST CLASS upholstering and general furniture repairing. James B. Bondman, 2020 E. Kansas street. New phone 420. Mr. Wyatt Johnson returned last week from an extended vacation trip to relatives in Indiana. Mrs. Susan Davis attended the District Grand Lodge convention of the H. H. of Ruth and G. U. O. of O. at Decatur this week. Mrs. Katherine McNeal of Danville is conducting a restaurant at her residence, on East North street. Mrs. Dean, 411 Short street, Danville, is conducting an ice cream parlor and restaurant, which deserves the patronage of the people. Office Phone Residence Phone 2822 2819—R 3 A. Morris Williams Attorney at Law WILLIAMS' BLDG. 11th and Washington Sts. Springfield, - Illinois. 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. Mrs. Lee Harris and Mrs. Clarence Leggins were visitors in Peoria Sunday, July 23. All subscribers to shares will please begin to pay in. We are aiming to begin by Sept. 1 with our new outfit. 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. Grace M. E. Sunday school tendered the children a picnic Wednesday of last week. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Blackwell of East Reynolds street returned last week from Taylorville, where they spent a week visiting. They spent last Sunday in Buffalo, Ill. Mrs. Etta Harvey of East Mason street is visiting in Danville, Ill. The members of Pleasant Grove Baptist church are beautifying the edifice and grounds by painting and grading. Mr. Wiley Beverly of East Miller street has been ill for the past three weeks with malaria fever. Mrs. Flora Banks of St. Louis, who spent a month the guest of Mrs. Belle Burns of South 17th street, has returned home. 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. Mr. and Mrs. Payne, who have been visiting friends and relatives in Chicago and Evanston for a week, returned home Monday. The Forum Printing Co. is a go. Come in while you can. Shares, $5.00. Sunday school lesson Aug. 6. Golden text, "The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear?" Mrs. S. A. Barnett of South 17th street, who has been indisposed for three weeks, is much improved. Mr. James W. Grady will leave in a day or so for Boston, where he goes as a delegate to represent Chas. Young Lodge 103, I. B. P. O. E., of this city. Mr. W. L. Smith of 913 South 6th street, is in Chicago on business. He will arrive home Sunday, Aug. 7. The officers of Co. H, I. N. G., were in Chicago last week attending the National Guard meet. Mrs. Eva Monroe of the L. C. O. and O. H., is spending her vacation in Colorado Springs. Mr. Jesse Warren has returned to blessed old Springfield. You can't beat her. Grace M. E. rally has been postponed until third Sunday in August. 60 YEARS' EXPERIENCE PATENTS TRADE MARKS DESIGNS COPYRIGHTS & C. Anyone sending a sketch and description may quickly ascertain our opinion free whether an award or a probably patentable. Communications strictly confidential. HANDBOOK on Patents sent free. Oldest agency for securing patents. Patents taken through HUMM & Co. receive proof notice, without charge, in the C. H. JONES Ice Cream Parlor Fruits and Soft Drinks, Candies and Cigars. 1103 E. Washington St. LEGAL Charles S. Gibbs, Complainant's Solicitor. State of Illinois, Sangamon County—ss. Circuit Court, September term, A. D. 1911. Mattie Weldon vs. Daniel Weldon, in chancery. Affidavit of the unknown residence of Daniel Weldon, 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 Daniel Weldon that the complainant filed her bill of complaint in said court, in the chancery side thereof, on the 2nd day of August, A. D. 1911, and that a summons issued out of said court against said defendant returnable on the first Monday of September next, 1911, as is by law required. Now, unless you, the said Daniel Weldon, 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 September, 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. Charles S. Gibbs, Complainant's Solicitor. State of Illinois, Sangamon County—ss. Circuit Court, September term, A. D. 1911. Rector Hubbard vs. Marguritti Hubbard, in chancery. Affidavit of the unknown residence of Marguritti Hubbard, 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 Marguritti Hubbard that the complainant filed his bill of complaint in said court, in the chancery side thereof, on the 2nd day of August, A. D. 1911, and that a summons issued out of said court against said defendant, returnable on the first Monday of September next, 1911, as is by law required. Now, unless you, the said Marguriti Hubbard, 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 September, 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. THRIFTY ORGANIZATION. Annual Meeting of Society of Virginians Shows Large Results. The annual business and social meeting of the Ladies' auxiliary of the Society of the Sons of Virginia recently held in Granada hall, Brooklyn, was attended by an unusually large number of members and visitors. Mrs. Jenie Stewart, who has been re-elected for the fourth year as president, is rejoicing over the near accomplishment of the standard to which she has been earnestly working-that is, to increase the membership to 100 and the bank account of the organization to $1,000 during her administration. The annual reports revealed the fact that the membership is 104 and the treasury has $995.00 to the credit of the society. The social features of the meeting were greatly enjoyed after the installation of the following officers by the Rev. Dr. William M. Moss: Mrs. Jennie Stewart, president; Isabelle Quarles, vice president; Mrs. Polly Pass, recording secretary; Mrs. Arthur Q. Martin, assistant recording secretary; Miss Cora Robinson, financial secretary; Mrs. C. H. Turner, assistant financial secretary; Mrs. Annie Durrell, treasurer. CAPITAL CITY PANTATORIUM AND TAILORING J. W. SLAUGHTER, Prop. for your Spring Suit before you see my full list Suitings, Striped Trousering and Fancy Vest Orrics and a beautiful selection to pick from Don't order your Spring Suit before you see my full line of Staple and Novelty Suitings, Striped Trousering and Fancy Vestings. All Woolen Fabrics and a beautiful selection to pick from SUITS AT $18.00 AND UP Cleaning, Pressi 109 S ing, Pressing, Repairing and Alterations of all Ladies Work a Specialty. Cleaning, Pressing, Repairing and Alterations of all Kiuds. FIELD, I A. HARLO THE TAILOR its and Overcoat MADE TO ORDER, $18.00 AND UP Workmanship Guaranteed. French, Dry and cleaning. Special attention given to Ladies' W K CALLED FOR AND DELIVER SPRINGFIELD, A. A THE Suits MADE Fit and Workman Cleaning. S WORK CAL Pro 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. WORK CALLED FOR AND DELIVERED SATISFACTION GUARANTEED. A NEW EW PIANO FOR S A NEW PIANO FOR SALE Price--Any Style you W Terms made known on Application Easy Weekly or Monthly Payment Inducements to Churches or at to Come will be First to be Given Considerat The Gem Cafe Service. Brilliantly Illum The Place to eat when hungry Everything to suit you Solar Meals and Short On Try our Pies Special Attention given to Parties and Banquet Motto is—"To give more and less tables for your money than any other place in the City." Washington St. G. E. Ousl 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 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." --- Old Tel. 4346 A Perfect Fit and Workmanship Guaranteed lessing, Repairing and Alterations of all Kiuds. Ladies Work a Specialty. Goods Called For and Delivered, BELL PHONE 535 ARLOW MAILOR Overcoats R, $18.00 AND UP. Steed. French, Dry and Steam on given to Ladies' Work. R AND DELIVERED Prompt attention given to all work. Cor. 11th & Washington Ste. PIANO FOR SALE BY THE FORUM Style you Wish on Application Monthly Payments to Churches or Lodges to be Given Consideration em Cafe Brilliantly Illuminated. at when hungry to suit you and Short Orders. our Pies to Parties and Banquets give more and better money than any in the City." G. E. Ousley, Proprietor. REISCH BREWERY CO City Brewery Their Bottle Beer is Fine Bock's Special Can't be Beat Try it! NOTICE ILLINOIS 31 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 We Tonsorial Chair No. 1, John Davis; Chair No. 2, Grady; Chair No. 4, We make a specialty of Hair or Hand Facial Mass 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 H. B. Stone, Shoe Shining Artist 821 E. Washington St. Springfield, Ill. Chiropodist H. B. Stone, She St. ************************************************************** For Plain and Fancy Sewing SEE Mrs' E. L. Rogers DONE AT 05 South 17th Street Satisfaction Guaranteed Charges Reasonable SEE Mrs. E. L. Rogers DONE AT 05 South 17th Street Satisfaction Guaranteed Charges Reasonable Old Tel. 4622 It pays to advertise in The Forum. Boost home industry. Dr. N. PHYSICIA Special Attention Children N. W. Cor SPRINGFIELD. Out of tow ing sent their at once. ```markdown ``` PETER H. BURGESS Old Tel. 4622 ork see the Line of Specialists S. P. Webster; Chair No. 3, J. W. Prof. G. A. Barkedale. Cutting, Shampooing, Electrical Image and Bleaching I. 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 a d General Surgery Roo 1 N. W. Cor. 7th and Adams Sis. SPRINGFIELD. ILLINOIS Out of town subscribers are being sent their bills. Please remit at once. PABLO MAYORAL DANVILLE, ILL., BUSINESS COLUMN. BEELER Transfer and Storage Storage, Express, Moving and Packing DANVILLE, ILL. "God Church of Israel, the White Horse Army," Is the name of a church in Danville, pastored by Rev. Arnold. Rev. Arnold invites the public to his services. Memoirs of Lincoln Is a new book written by a colored woman of this county, containing an account of Lincoln's ablest speeches, his early life, his colored friends and servants, his funeral, etc., showing pictures of Spring-field colored people who were conspicuous at the funeral and before in Lincoln's affairs. For sale by E. L. Rogers, 119 N. 8th St. Price, 75c. DECATUR CHURCH DIRECTORY. ANTIOCH BAPSTIST 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 Sunday School. CONF Subcour eral The confe Episcop session Episcop Wedne plans the de at Mec 1912. The Bishop J. S. F. Hurst, nomina O.: A. 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...3:00 p.m. Sewing Circle, Friday.....2:30 p.m. Choir Meeting, Friday.....7:30 p.m. Mrs. Mollie Medlock, President Willing Workers. Mrs. Felta Thompson, President 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. Just Opened for Business J. T. O'NEIL 1114 E. S. Grand Ave. New and Up-to-Date Chili and Ice Cream Barlor 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 Res., 848 Colfax St. LITERARY CLUB. Mark Cummings.....President A. D. Cicel.....Secretary CHOIR OFFICERS. Mrs. E. N. Morrow. Chorister Miss Corrine Blanton. Organist WANTED—A RIDER sample Latest Model“Ranger” bicycle, making money fast. Write for full partici- no. NO MONEY REQUIRED until you go to your local dealer. You must al- low TEN DAYS’ FREE TRIALS. put it to any test you wish. If you are to keep the bike, put it on a FACTORY PRICES. We furnish the at one small price to $25 middlemen’s price by the di- nance behind your bicycle. DO NOT at any price until you receive our ca- pacity. YOU WILL BE ASTONISHED whi- st low prices we can make you this year. We than any other factory. We are sat BICYCLE DEALERS, you can sell our double or second HAND BICYCLES. We do not usually have a number on hand taken in trade by our promptly at prices ranging from $40 to $50. single wheels from our imported roller COASTER-BRAKES, equipment of all kinds at half the usual 8 50 HEDGETHORN PUNCT SELF-HEALING TIRES The regular retail price of these tires is $3.50 per pair, but to introduce we will YOU WILL BE ASTONISHED when you receive our beautiful catalogue and low prices we can make you this year. We sell them anywhere than any other factory. We are satisfied with $1.00 profit above factory cost. BICYCLE DEALERS, you can sell our bicycles under your own name plate, double 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 clear our out promptly at prices ranging from $3 to $8 or $10. Descriptive bargain lists mailed free. We sell wheels, roller chains and pedals, parts, repairs and maintenance. We also sell hand built bicycles. RECORD WORKS RECORDS MUSIC PICTURES TAPE CD SOUND FLORIDA INC. **all you sample pair for $20,200 each order $4.55.** **NO MORE TROUBLE FROM PUNCTURES NAILS, Tacks or Glass will not let the out. Sixty thousand pairs sold last year. We two hundred pairs sold last year.** **DESCRIPTION:** Made in all sizes. It is lively and easy riding, very durable and lined inside with a special quality. The nails which closes up small punctures without allowing the air to escape. We have hundreds of letters from satisfied customers stating that their tails have only been pumped in monetary tire, the puncture resisting qualities being given by several layers of thin, specially prepared fabric on the nails. Our customers are making a special service to padded same day letter is received. We ship C.O.D. on examined and found them strictly as represented. It (thereby making the price $4.55 per pair) if you choose this accommodation. We can also risk them at OUR expense. If for any reason they are really reliable and money sent to us is as safe as in a will find that they will ride easier, run faster, tire you have ever used or seen at any price. We write for our big expenses. Sunday Catalogue which es at about half the usual prices. at today. DO NOT THINK OF BUYING a bicycle from anyone until you know the new and wonderful learn everything. Write it NOW. EMPANY, CHICAGO, IL. the rider or only $4.80 per pair. All orders shipped same day approval. You do not pay a cent until you have examined it. We will allow cash discount of $2 per cent thereby making FULL CASH WITH ORDER and enclose a bidding on an order as the tires may be returned at O not satisfactory on examination. We are perfectly reliable and if you order a pair of tires you are we will best bet ever, last longer and look finer than you have known that you will be so well pleased that when you want we want you to send us a trial order at once, hence this rent. IF YOU NEED TIRES don't buy any kind. He special introductory price quoted above; or write for our describes and quotes all makes and kinds of tires at about 10 DO NOT WAIT but write us a postal today. DO offers we are making. It only costs a postal to learn everyt J. L. MEAD CYCLE COMPANY the rider of only $4, so per pair. All orders shipped same day letter is received. We ship C. O. D. on approver. You do not need to call us; you have examined and found them strictly as accurate and FULL CASH WITH ORDER and enclose this advertisement. You run no risk in trading us an order as the tires may be returned at OUR expense if for any reason they are not in stock. If you order a pair of these tires, you will find that they will ride easier, run faster, rear better, last longer and look finer than any tire you have ever used or seen at any price. We know that you will be so well pleased that when you want a bicycle you will give us your order. We want you to send us a pair of tires. If you need a pair of tires, don't buy any kind at any price; until you send for a pair of **IF YOU NEED TIRES** Hedgehorn Puncture-Proof tires on approval and trial at the special introductory price. The Catalogue which describes and quotes all makes and kinds of tires at about half the usual prices. **DO NOT WAIT** but write us a post today. DO NOT THINK OF BUYING a bicycle or a pair of tires from anyone until you know the new and wonderful WILL H. BEELER, Prop. 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. Amie Browner.....Secretary CONFERENCE OF METHODISTS Subcommission Meets to Plan For General A. M. E. Church Convention. The subcommission of the general conference of the African Methodist Episcopal church began a three days' session at the Allen African Methodist Episcopal church. Kansas City, Mo., Wednesday, March 22, to consider plans for the general conference of the denomination, which will be held at Mechanics' hall, in that city, in May, 1912. The members of the commission are Bishop H. B. Parks, chairman; Bishop J. S. Flipper, Atlanta, Ga.; Revs. John Hurst, financial secretary of the denomination; J. M. Glimore, Cleveland, O.; A. J. Jackson, Waco, Tex., and James Jones, Pine Bluff, Ark. The visitors are being entertained by Rev. William A. Peck, pastor of the Allen church. No Color Line Drawn at Cornell. Mrs. Gertrude Marton, matron in charge at Cornell university and head of Sage college, denies the allegations of James B. Clarke that colored girls are discriminated against by the other students at the university. "It is not true that we have placed a ban on colored girls at Sage college, and there is no color line drawn at Cornell university," she says. Thousands For Kansas University. The Kansas legislature has appropriated $105,696 for the Western university at Quindaro. Professor H. T. Kealing, editor of the African Methodist Episcopal Church Review, is the president of the university. Six thousand dollars were also allowed the Douglass hospital at Kansas City, an institution which was founded by the late Bishop Grant. Ice Cream Parlor Fresh Fish Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Home-made Pies and Pastries. Fresh Milk Daily. Short Orders a Specialty. Notice the thick rubber treads "A" and puncture strips "B" and "D," also rim strip "H" to prevent rim cutting. This will almost any other make-SOFT, LASTLIST and EASY RIDLING. Phones 955 Residence 2236 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. St. Luke's Mission. Sunday School at 10:00 a. m Sunday Morning prayer and sermon at 11:00 a. m. Vesper service at 5:00 p. m. Vesper service at 5:00 p. m. Litany and Woman's Guild, every Wednesday at 8. There will be no services on Sun day night during the Lenten season. NOTICE. Long articles of an advertising nature will cost the usual rate of 7¢ per line. Cards of thanks will cost you the regular rate of 7¢ per line. Please take notice. MANAGER. One Brings Another 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 CHAS. S. GIBBS ATTORNEY AT LAW AND NOTARY PUBLIC Office: 223 1-2 South Fifth Street AMERICAN HAIR-GROWER and SHAMPOO SOAP 25c a Jar and 25c a Cake For Sale by all Drug into Springfield, Illinois We Grew Our Hair, Now Let Us Grow Tours With TRADE MARK Registered ful work of growing all kinds, all qualifi- fhair, even to the growing of hair on onns scorned the idea that such a thing the hair for hundreds, rapidly achieving our work is that we are imitated hair we have actually grown, and the frequently mentioned us when trying to is the same" or "just as good") or reo use only "PORO" Hair Grower (the name "PORO" is on every box; only by MRS. A. M. POPE-TURNBO, is, Mo. When we first began our wonderful work of growing all ties, all lengths, and all conditions of hair, even to the grow bald places of the head, many persons scorned the idea that was possible; but we have grown the hair for hundreds, re success. The proof of the value of our work is that we are and largely by persons whose own hair we have actually further fact that they have very frequently mentioned us sell their goods (saying that "theirs is the same" or "just ferred to "PORO." We advise you to use only "PORO" H oldest and best of its kind). See that the name "PORO" not genuine without it. Prepared only by MRS. A. M. "Poro College," 3100 Pine St., St. Louis, 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 MRS. M. E. WARRIO Bell Phone 3348. 922 Your Credit Is Go ur Credit Is Good Men's and Ladies' Clothing on Credit 50c SPECIAL SALE Ladies' Wash Dresses, at.....$3.00 Children's Dresses, at.....50c A Week H. Wolfson Credit Over Lochman's Jewelry Store 210½ S. 6th St. AL SALE Dresses, $3.00 Dresses, 50c 50c A Week n Credit Co. 's Jewelry Store Springfield, Ill. St. John's Chapter No. 2, H. R. A. M. Meets every third Wednesday night at Masonic Hall, 119 North Eighth ST THOMAS DONNIGAN, Sec'y. Meets every first and third Tuesday at Masonic Hall, 119 North Eighth St. A. Bender, Exalted Ruler. Meets every first and third Monday at Masonic Hall, 100 West St. F. H, HART, C. M. F. H, HART, C. M. 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. 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. MRS. A. M. POPE. Four years ago my hair was only ainger-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. 922 S. Sixteenth St.