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THE FORUM Vol. 8, No. 23 THE 74TH ANNUAL SESSION Of the Wood River Baptist Association. Wood River Association, beginning Aug. 28, 1911, with the Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. Notice! Take the South Grand avenue car at Eighth and Monroe streets, get off at South Grand avenue and Eighteenth street, come north four blocks to No. 926 Eighteenth street. (See Pastor.) Homes. [Single Copy 5 cents] Mrs. M. E. Warrak, 922 South 16th street. Mrs. H. G. Wells and five more. Mrs. S. King, 2127 E. Stuart street. Galesburg and Georgetown. Mrs. G. H. Hubbard, 2221 East Brown street. Lincoln and Macomb. Program Tuesday, 7:30 P. M. The following program will be rendered: Music. Invocation—Rev. Collens, A. M. E. Church. Short prelude. Scripture Reading—Rev. E. H. Burden, D. D. Solo and chorus. Welcome address in behalf of citizens—Mayor J. S. Schnepp. Welcome address in behalf of ministers—Rev. J. H. Sydes, D. D. In behalf of Sunday school—T. W. Warram, S. S. Supt. In behalf of churches—Prof. S. J. Williams. In behalf of business Men's League—Mr. J. E. Thompson. Response in behalf of Association—Rev. ----. Rev. G. C. Mason, D. D., L. L. D., Moderator and Master of Ceremonies. A reception will be given at 9 o'clock. Church Directory. Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. Sunday School at 9; preaching at 10:30 a. m. and 7 p. m.; B. Y. P. U., 5 p. m. Home and Foreign Missionary Society Thursday at 2:30 p. m. Prayer meeting Wednesday, 7:30 p. m. Marching must be done for God and His church. Rev. S. L. Edwards, Pastor and clerk of ministers and Deacon Union. First Ward to Have $75,000 School Building—A Needed Im- provement. 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." G. E. Ouslev Dead. G. E. Ousley, who for the past year has conducted a restaurant on East Washington street, died last Wednesday evening, August 2. He had been ill for several months, but had not quit work, hoping each day to get better and recover. He hailed from Bolivar County, Mississippi, and was liked by all who knew him. His relatives could not be located up to Saturday, Aug. 5, and the body was interred in Oak Ridge Cemetery. The funeral was held at Undertaker Rhoden's last Saturday at 10:30 a. m., Rev. E. C. Cole officiating. The Gem Restaurant has been closed. PEORIA NEWS The fourth of August was celebrated by the colored people of this city. It was a day of enjoyment for everyone. The Peoria Giants defeated the Bloomington ball players by a score of 9 to 7 on August 4. Mr. C. H. Meal was very successful in his business enterprise on August 4. Miss Bertha Cook had the misfortune of losing her pocketbook last Friday. Mrs. Alma Wright of Jacksonville has been a guest in this city for a few weeks. Mrs. M. Corsey of Kane street is about to depart from us. Owing to the unusual heat last Sunday, Mrs. M. F. Hoston became exhausted and fainted at the church door. Aid was given her at once and she revived in a short time. Mrs. Maggie Reed was most highly entertained last Sunday. --- "Be ye doers and not sayers only." At Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, SPRINGFIELD, ILL. K. of P. Entertainment MASONIC HALL Biggest Affair Every Given. Don't Miss It. Mrs. Dickinson, of Danville, Ill. has moved back to our city. Mr. LeRoy Bryant, of S. Lurton street, entertained Mrs. Samuel Mitcherson and Miss Nellie M. Early recently. Ice cream and cake was served by Alzonia Hall, head waiter at the Pacific Hotel. Mrs. Ella Coen of South Fayette left recently for Champaign, Ill. Woodriver At Pleasant Grove SPRING Beginning Au K. of P. En MASON Augu Biggest Affair Every Mrs. Ben Champ is able to be out again. Miss Mabel Saunder has returned to Carrollton, Miss., after a visit in this city. Mr. and Mrs. Jackson have also returned to their home in Carrollton, Miss. The C. W. B. M. held their regular monthly meeting at the Christian Church with a good program. Miss Ardella McGerry has returned to her home in Louisiana, Mo. While here she attended the camp meeting at Franklin, Ill., with Miss Susie Sparks. Mrs. Arthur Carter has returned from a visit in Mexico, Mo. Mrs. A. J. Gorham, of Louisiana, Mo., preached an able sermon Aug. 6th at the A. M. E. Church. Mrs Joseph Wheeler has returned from Louisiana, Mo., after a pleasant visit. A surprise party was given recently in honor of Leslie Davis, of Pittsfield, at the home of Miss Ethel Jones on Madison street. Mr. Davis was completely surprised. Mrs. Anderson Banks, of Lincoln avenue, entertained Tuesday afternoon, Aug. 1, in honor of her guest, Mrs. G. D. Gordon of Omaha, Neb. Those that assisted to receive were: Mrs. Samuel Rhodes, Mrs. Julius Rice, Mrs. J. H. Brown, Mrs. N. G. Bule, Mrs. W M Trip- letts, and Mrs. John Taylor at the frappe bowl. Delicious refreshments were served. The afternoon was spent in enjoyment. Mrs. Charles Sharp is able to be about. Mrs. Medora Bryant, of Lurton street, has returned from a visit to Monmouth, Alton and Quincy, Ill. BLOOMINGTON, ILL Miss Minnie Woods left Sunday for her home in Chicago, accompanied by Mrs. Cora Osborn. Mr. Jas, Skinner of Pontiac was in the city last week on business. Mr. Ernest Calhoun, formerly head porter at the Bloomington Club, has resigned his position and accepted a job in Peoria. Mr. Paten, of Starksville, Miss., is making his home in Bloomington with his cousin, Mr. Fred Rush, on South East street. Mr. Louis Hodge is expected to arrive in the city this week. A large number of people from here attended the Emancipation celebration in Peoria last week. They reported a joyful trip. The ball game between Bloomington and Peoria was quite an interesting game. The Bloomington boys were defeated by a score of 10 to 9. Baptist Ass'n. e Baptist Church, FIELD, ILL. August 30, 1911 Entertainment IC HALL st 29 Given. Don't Miss It. Mr. C. E. Jackson took over twelve boys to bring back the bacon but failed to do so. Little Chinke Stevenson, pitcher for Bloomington, did some wonderful work. Mr. Howard Dyeen and Ernest Calhoun did the umpiring. Mr. C. Stevenson and Harry Campbell were engaged last Friday to play a few games with the Peoria team. The first game was Tuesday at Champaign. Capt. W. O. King left Sunday for rifle range at Peoria with a full company of men. Capt. Williams was seen in Peoria last Friday. Mr. Harry Bell, Ed. Bell and Jim Payton, of Farmer City, were visiting in the city Sunday. Mr. J. Stearles of Lincoln was in the city Sunday to attend a special meeting of the Masonic lodge. Miss Barton, of Springfield, visited Miss Blanche Hoagland Sunday. Mr. Renie Rhoads, who has been living in Chicago for the past few months, has returned to Bloomington. Miss Emma Moore returned from Bowling Green, Mo., and reports her mother, Mrs. Lizzie Moore, is much improved. The camp meeting that has been in session at Normal closed Wednesday evening with success. WANTED This is also the Best Colored Paper in which to advertise. We cover Decatur, Peoria, Lincoln, Danville, Jacksonville, Bloomington, etc. The Christian Church held meeting in their new church Sunday for the first time. The rally collection up to Sunday afternoon was $168.45. This church has a beautiful location and a good strong and beautiful church. Its members are pushing right along and doing a good work. Dr. Coneington was a visitor in Chicago Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Nathin Davis are planning to take a trip south in the near future. Mrs. Emma Stearles returned home Friday evening from Decatur, where she attended the District Grand Lodge convention of the H. H. of Ruth and G. U. O. of O., held in that city. Miss Leora Walker is visiting in Champaign. Miss Blanche Hoagland entertained the Thimble Club last week. Mrs. Geo. Hoagland and children, Lorain and LaRue, were visitors to Springfield last week. Mrs. J. Robinson spent Friday in Peoria last week. Miss Della Blawton, a school teacher from Muskakee, Okla., and Mrs. Bass, from Sarcue City, are visiting relatives. A sacred concert was held at the Christian Church August 6th, assisted by other church choirs of the city. Mrs. Emma Wilson conducks a first class lodging and boarding house on S. E street. LINCOLN ITEMS The tenth anniversary assembly of the Lineoln Chautauqua opens Wednesday, August 9, and continues until August 23. Mrs. Young, mother of Mrs. John Taylor of East Clinton street, who has been quite ill the past week, is slowly improving. Grandma Frans, mother of Mrs. Harve McCarley, who is very ill at their home on Clinton street, is feeling a little better at this writing. Mrs. Alfred Dyer and Mrs. H. Lachey spent Sunday afternoon in Bloomington attending the camp meeting conducted by the A. M. E. and Union Baptist Churches of that city. --- The young people of the Second Baptist Church gave a very interesting entertainment Monday evening at the church under the management of Mrs. Hattie Holland. All who attended had a very enjoyable evening. Tuesday evening was the scene of a delightful entertainment given by the young people of the A. M. E. Sunday School and League. The program, consisting of scenic readings, illustrated songs, tableaux, and a very pretty Indian drill by four young ladies. Thursday evening the ladies of the K. of P. lodge will give a social Historical Society. State House. 15 cents Per Month at their lodge rooms in Casey's Hall, corner of Pulaski and Kickapoo streets. Miss Eddie Westley is spending a few days in Centralia, visiting with her friend, Miss Lizzie Offitt. Rev. Mr. Graham and family, formerly pastor of the Second Baptist Church, is spending a few days in Lincoln visiting friends. Mr. Frank Rudolph, Jr., of Moweaqua, Ill., spent Sunday in Lincoln visiting his sister, Mrs. Myrtle Orendoff, of East Broadway. The donkey social given at the home of Mrs. Johnson on West Ninth street last Thursday evening was quite a success, both socially and financially. Mr. Warren Bibbs captured first prize by pinning the donkey's ears nearest the right position while blindfolded. --- The Byrons, the famous colored troubadours, will spend the 18th, 19th and 20th in Lincoln, as they are booked to appear on the program at the Lincoln Chautauqua. Mr. Leon Petterson of Beloit, Wis., is spending a few days in Lincoln the guest of his aunt, Mrs. Thos. J. McKinney. Miss Mae Perkins is taking a vacation from her duties at the office of Drs. Rhodes and Coleman. Miss Perkins will have charge of the Lincoln National Bank bungalow during the Chautauqua. Miss Annette Groves of Chicago will be a guest at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Dyer and family until after the Chautauqua. Miss Lucile Duke is taking a three weeks' vacation from her duties at Drs. Brown and Ewing's office and will leave Wednesday morning for points of interest in Northern Michigan before going to the home of her father, J. W. Duke, at Jacksonville, Ill. Miss Izora Rodgers will leave Wednesday afternoon for Champaign to spend several days visiting with friends and to attend a convention of the Eastern Star. Mrs. Alfred Dyer will leave in a few days for Petersburg to remain until after the Old Salem Chautauqua. "God's 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. Special Sale of Stock. For the next fifteen days to Aug. 15, the J. P. Roberts Shoe Co. will sell $25.00 shares for $24.00. Parties taking out common stock, which is $5.00 per share, may withdraw after six months' duration. All stockholders are urged to pay up on their shares, as the company desires to purchase a large stock of fall goods. We are selling shoes out here cheaper than down town. Come out and see and buy. Tel., old, 3914. 1707 E. Capitol Ave. ITED people to Read THE RACE QUESTION" A weekly paper devoted to the interests of the whole people. Entered as second-class mail matter February 24, 1904, at the postoffice at Springfield, Ill., under the Act of Congress of March 3, 1879. One Year $1.50 One Month 15c Per Copy 5c E. L. Rogers, Editor and Manager. J. B. Osby, Associate Editor. Telephone, Old 3806 Thursday, Aug. 10, 1911. EDITORIAL Hoke Smith and Vardaman. Don't get scared of those names—they represent two United States Senators-elect. One from Georgia, the other from Mississippi. What do you think of them? They will be heard often and they will be virulent and at times turbulent, but be patient. Paul said, "Though I speak with tongues of angels and have all wisdom and knowledge, commanding mountains to move," etc., have not charity, it all becomes as a sounding brass and tinkling symbol. But nevertheless that is a warm pair for the U. S. Senate. But we can stand them. The warmer they come the better. The trouble with Vardaman, he has no "raisings." If they come worse than your "Uncle Benjamin," they are some more bad. DANVILLE, ILL. Miss Beard and Miss Alexander of Springfield are visiting the latter's sister, Mrs. John Goddie, on Robinson street, also Mrs. Etta Harvey of Springfield is visiting Mrs. Holsey. Mrs. Eliza Turner was in Champaign last week on business. The many friends of Dr. Thomas Henderson regret to see him leave, hoping to hear of his great success in Louisiana. Mr. and Mrs. Herman Kersy have returned from a pleasant trip. Born, to Mr. and Mrs. Scott, a fine baby boy. Born, to Mr. and Mrs. Haden, Gilbert street, a fine baby girl. The barbecue given by the Allen Chapel A. M. E. Church was a success in every way. Mrs. W. Bostic and daughter, Ada, and Miss Bostic are visiting Mrs. Jiles, Mrs. N. Bostic's mother. Mrs. Angeline Holeman spent Sunday in Chicago. Mrs. Laura Scott is still on the sick list. Mrs. Rice, aunt of Mrs. Scott, is at the bedside of her during her illness. Mrs. John Gaddie gave a calling reception Wednesday in honor of Miss Beard and Miss Alexander of Springfield. The party given in honor of Miss Bula Root, of St. Louis. The surprise party at the residence of Mrs. Beeler, which was planned and successfully carried out on Mrs. M. Pinkston, was a delightful birthday surprise. Miss Alice Spearman is visiting in Murphysboro, Ill. The funeral of Master Charles Haskins was held on Monday, July 29, at the Second Baptist Church. Rev. S. S. Sissen officiated. Burial in Spring Hill Cemetery. Charlie will be missed by his many friends, being a member of the Second Baptist Church for three years, also a member of the Starlight Mission Band. Mrs. Verlea Radcliff was called to Hannibal, Mo., by the death of Mrs. Artis, her sister. Mrs. Artis was partly raised in Danville. Her many friends regret to hear of her death. There were great services all day Sunday at the Second Baptist Church. Several were added to the church. Miss Beard of Springfield was convicted, also converted, during the service. MRS. F. COOPER. SENATOR JONES GIVES KEYNOTE Progressive Republican Candidate for Governor Speaks. CHEERED BY A LARGE CROWD In Opening His Campaign at East St. Louis, He Tells What the Movement Which He Heads Seeks to Accomplish. East St. Louis, Ill., July 29.—State Senator Walter C. Jones, progressive Republican candidate for governor, opened his campaign here tonight before a large crowd, which gave him an enthusiastic send-off. The meeting was under the tupices of the Progressive Republican League of St. Clair county, and delegations were present from numerous nearby towns. The speech of Senator Jones is regarded as the keynote of this campaign. A full platform is to be announced in a few days. Former Alderman Charles E. Merriam, recently the Republican nominee for mayor of Chicago, also was a speaker, in addition to local leaders. "This is a war to restore popular government," said Senator Jones. "Give the people a chance! "This is a war to destroy the boss and his machine based on the power of patronage and pelf. The spoils system must go. "This is a war upon predatory business and its lure of lucre. The special Interests must go out of politics. "The progressive movement has for its object the accomplishment of three definite results: First, the restoration of popular government; second, the destruction of the spoils system; and, third, the elimination of corruption from political life. "These three things are intimately related. The spoils system is the fore-runner of graft and bribery. The restoration of popular government to the people at the ballot box will destroy at one stroke the spoils system and the corruption system. "Self-seeking political leaders have used patronage and the money of the special interests to build up powerful political 'machines' which have taken the control of the government out of the hands of the people. "Certain misguided captains of industry, representatives of predatory business known as the 'special interests', have entered into a corrupt alliance with political bosses and their machines in an effort to secure special privilege. These representatives of the special interests have, in co-operation with political bosses and their lieutenants, corrupted city councils, legislators and executive officers in their efforts to control the powers of government. "The progressive movement is warfare against these political bosses and their malevolent machines and against these special interests and their corrupting money. "The only place where the private citizen can exercise any influence over his government is at the ballot box. The ballot box is the only forum of the collective private citizens. "The only function of government performed by the private citizen is the casting of his ballot. All other powers of government are exercised by the officers whom he elects. Unless the people, therefore, have full and complete control of their government through the agency of the ballot box, the American citizen is disfranchised. Governmental power must be restored to the people. "And this is the province of the progressive movement. It contemplates the enactment of certain definite and specific legislation for the purpose of restoring popular government. This progressive legislation has been carefully and thoroughly thought out. It has been adopted and used with success in other states of this nation." "In Wisconsin the railroads and the lumber interests controlled both political parties when the fight for popular government was inaugurated a decade ago. They furnished the stnews of war for the upbuilding of both political machines. The people of Wisconsin fought the battle for self-government. They won. Wisconsin today has a truly representative government. Wisconsin destroyed the spoils system, and with it went graft, bribery and corruption. "Oregon was dominated by railroad and lumber interests. The people of Oregon made the fight for popular government. They fought for laws which would restore the vital powers of self-government to the people at the ballot box. The people won. The people in Oregon control their government today. The boss and his spoils system are things of the past. The influence of the special interests in politics is practically nil. The people of Oregon have fought and won their battle for progressive legislation. "California was dominated by railroad and special interests. The people of California have but recently fought and won their battle for popular government. The Lincoln-Roosevelt League of California, similar to the Progressive Republican League of Illinois, fought for the progressive principles. They won in California and we propose to win in Illinois California today possesses popular government. Its legislature has just enacted the vital progressive legislation essential to the restoration of power to the people at the ballot box. "New Jersey was dominated by the gigantic trusts and trade combinations of the country. It seemed the stronghold of reaction. The people of New Jersey were supine. The influence of the special interests seemed firmly established. Yet the people were awakened from their lethargy. The populace saw the necessity of taking back into their own hands at the ballot box the important powers of government. New Jersey left the ranks of reaction and placed herself squarely in the ranks of the progressives. "What Wisconsin and Oregon and California and New Jersey and other states have done, Illinois can and must do. The obstacles to some may seem insuperable. But they are not. The power of political machines has already begun to crumble. The thrones of the political bosses in Illinois now tremble and soon will topple. The special interests and their fearful lobbies are even now preparing to evacuate. The populace of Illinois—the sleeping giant of the prairies—is awakening. The people are beginning to realize the true situation. They are coming to understand the meaning of the spoils system and its relation to political corruption. They are beginning to trace out the paths that lead from spoils into graft and bribery. The people are going to strike a fatal blow at these demons of misrule. "The political boss has based his power on three things: First, the control of delegates to nominating conventions; second, traffic in political jobs created by the taxpayers' money, and, third, funds paid by or exacted from the special interests in exchange for special privilege or as blackmail to prevent inimical legislation. "The progressive movement proposes effective legislation to destroy each and all of these sources of the boss' power. "The direct primary law has been passed to abolish the delegate convention. The people now have a chance in nominations. The delegate who would sell his vote for jobs SENATOR: WALTER C. JONES Progressive Republican Candidate for Governor of Illinois. or for money has been eliminated. Bosses may control and corrupt delegates, but they cannot control the private citizen in the secrecy of the election booth. The only question which remains is whether the private citizen is sufficiently alive to his interests to go to the polls on primary election day and there wield the influence which is vital to popular government. "Civil service laws are designed to destroy the traffic in patronage. But civil service laws must be executed in spirit as well as in letter. The voters must see to it that men are nominated and elected to office who are pledged to the destruction of the spoils system. Experience has shown that the civil service system breaks down under the pressure of spoils politics. Civil service laws are worthless unless administered by friends of civil service. The progressive movement contemplates not only the enactment of thorough civil service laws, but their enforcement by men who are progressive at heart, and not by spoilsmen masquerading in progressive clothing. "A corrupt practices act must be enacted for the prime purpose of eliminating the money of the special interests from politics. Corporation contributions for any political purpose must be prohibited. Campaign receipts and disbursements must be made public before and after election. The laws as to bribery must be made so strict and so effectively administered by progressive officials as to make it dangerous hereafter for the special interests to attempt to purchase special privileges or for politicians to attempt to blackmail private business. The lobby of the special interests must be scourged from the temple of legislation. "We can never expect effectually to eliminate graft and bribery unless we destroy the spoils system. "The spoils system is the little brother to the jackpot. The man who will sell his vote for a few jobs delivered by spoils politicians has blunted his conscience. He finds it an easy to the sale of his vote for a few dollars furnished by the special interests. The first turn in the roadway beyond Spoils crossroad is Jackpot lane. "It is useless to defeat a few contemptible legislators who take bribe money unless we destroy the system that produces bribery. The spoils system—bribery with jobs—is the bud; the jackpot—bribble with money —is the full-bloom flower. "The whole damnable system of cupidify and greed, self and lucre, patronage and spoils, must go. We must not temporize. We must not palliate. "No permanent good is to be ac- complished by merely mowing down the weeds of corruption. There will soon be another crop. We must tear every foul root from the soil. "We say, 'The spoils system must go.' And the men responsible for it, the men who defend or excuse it, the men who have been afraid to fight it, must step aside. "The Republican party in Illinois faces a crisis today, and that crisis has been brought about by the internecine strife for spoils. Self-seeking leaders quarreling over patronage have shattered the party into factions. The chiefs of these factions have developed irreconcilable feuds. If two of these factions unite, as in the past, to nominate a ticket, a third faction knifes the ticket at the polls and the Democrats win. "These bosses as a result of their lifelong efforts have merely built a tower of Babel, with patronage for bricks and pelf for mortar. As in days of old, their tongues have been confused and their labors have come to naught. If the people are wise they will brush aside all of these quarreling minorities and create a new majority in no manner based on spoils or jobs or money contributed by or wrung from the special interests. There is room in a popular movement for the clean lieutenants of all these factions. To attempt to rally around any one of these boss-ridden factions is to court defeat at the final election. "But these political Jolly Rovers are ingenious and resourceful. The people must be on their guard. They must not be deceived by appearances, by names and legends and catch phrases. "One group of these reactionaries is trying to mislead the people into the support of its discredited faction by flaunting a flag bearing the reverend name of Lincoln. The desperate straits of this discredited minority are proven by their frantic efforts to spread the banner of Lincoln across their soiled and bespattered uniforms. The people, I apprehend, will make short shrift of this sham. "Nor must the people be deceived by those who, pretending to be progressive, are at heart reactionary. "Progressivism is not a cloak to be put on or taken off as the political weather may seem to change. It is a matter of the heart and the head. It is a matter of faith and conviction—faith in the wisdom and justice of the American citizenship—conviction that the essential powers of government should be restored to the people at the ballot box. "We should have little patience with those opportunists who would adopt a platform vague and elastic, to be stretched this way and that, to catch votes and hold fast to the spoils. "Nor should we have patience with those who pretend to distrust the people—who argue that it is dangerous to place power in the hands of the people. This is the people's government. The people own this nation. "The very essence of representative government is that the people should exercise at the ballot box those powers which experience has shown to be necessary in order to maintain the government pure and undefiled. And the American people have enlarged or contracted the powers which they have exercised at the ballot box as changing conditions have shown to be necessary. "When the delegates to nominating conventions became misrepresentative, the people, by means of the direct primary, took back into their own hands at the ballot box the subject of party nominations. "To argue that the primary is subversive of representative government is nonsense. It is a progressive measure essential to the maintenance of pure representative government. "Originally the people in the several states gave to their legislatures the exclusive right of enacting laws. Long ago in Illinois the people began to take back into their own hands certain of the powers of legislation "The referendum has long been an institution in Illinois. "Our constitutional conventions can merely make recommendations as to constitutional provisions. They must be submitted to a vote of the people by referendum. The power of constitutional amendment formerly vested by the states in their legislatures has been taken back into the hands of the people "Constitutional amendments suggested by the legislature cannot go into effect for many years—until the people by referendum have approved them. The issuance of bonds, with few exceptions, is impossible in Illinois except after a referendum and an approving vote of the people. There are many laws which are optional in counties or cities and which do not go into effect until the people of those localities by referendum have adopted them. "The amendment to the constitution to provide for the referendum, which is one of the planks of the platform of the Progressive Republican League, provides that as to laws in general the people shall have the right, upon the filing of a petition containing the signatures of, say, 5 per cent of the voters of the state, to stay the operation of the law until there can be a popular vote to determine whether or not the people wish to exercise their veto power. "Nor are the people of Illinois unfamiliar with the initiative. Subscribe for The Forum. No Money in Advance — Satisfaction Guaranteed — Lowest Net Factory Prices — Easiest Terms — A Saving of $100 to $200 — From Factory Direct. P. A. STARCK, PRES. 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Mrs. Jessie Ballinger, Prop. LOCAL NEWS Our Telephone is: Main, Bell 3806. Mrs. Susan C. Davis, of this city, very ably presided over the District Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows Wednesday evening of last week at Decatur, at St. Peter's A. M. E. Church. The house was packed and the program was good. Mrs. Davis was signally honored by being chosen First Grand District Most Noble Past Governor of the jurisdiction. FIRST CLASS upholstering and general furniture repairing. James B. Bondman, 2020 E. Kansas street. New phone 420. Miss Sadie Samuels of Hannibal, Mo., is visiting Mrs. Katie Burton, of 204 N. Fourteenth street. Virgil Mottley has returned from a week's visit to Chicago. Mrs. Pearl Nelson was indisposed this week. Mrs. Eva Monroe of the L. C. O. and O. H., is spending her vacation in Colorado Springs. Mrs. Hale, of South Seventeenth street, taken ill Friday of last week, and was taken to the hospital Sunday and operated on Monday by Dr. Ford. Grace M. E. rally has been postponed until third Sunday in August. Mrs. Williams, of Streator, spent last week in the city the guest of her sister, Mrs. R. G. Douglas, of East South Grand avenue. All subscribers to shares will please begin to pay in. We are aiming to begin by Sept. 1 with our new outfit. Mrs. H. H. Long returned home after an extended trip on a vacation. 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. his mother, Mrs. O. Singleton, of South Fourteenth street, a few days last week. The members of Pleasant Grove Baptist church are beautifying the edifice and grounds by painting and grading. Mr. Walter Singleton, of Kansas City, Kans., was the guest of Office Phone Residence Phone 2322 2819-R 3 A. Morris Williams Attorney at Law WILLIAMS' BLDG. 11th and Washington Sts. Springfield, - Illinois. Another Low Rate on the Forum Beginning Aug. 10, to August 20 The Forum, One Year For No Credit. Cash With Your Name We Are Determined To Raise Our Subscription List 1,500 More Before November. Mr. and Mrs. Gonzalzle, of Virginia, Ill., visited her mother, Mrs. O. Singleton, last week. Miss Aliee Giles left Tuesday for St. Louis, Mo., to attend the Missionary convention of the M. E. church held in that city. The Union Rally will be conducted at Grace M. E. Church Sunday, August 20. All pastors and visitors are invited out. A large crowd is expected at 3 p. m. Mr. H. H. Long was in Chicago Sunday. A large delegation is preparing to attend the Supreme Lodge at Indianapolis. Miss Alice Giles attended the great Missionary meet of the M. E. church at St. Louis this week. Parties who have received their bills will please remit at once. Mr. J. H. Stewart, of the State House force, was called to his home, New Brownfield, Ill., last week on account of the illness of his wife and the death of an infant child. He has returned. Lightning struck Zion Baptist Church last Sunday night and did slight damage. August 20-22 will occur the pastoral and marriage anniversary of Rev. A. W. Williams at Zion Church. Mrs. Mattie Hale, Marguerite Hale and Elwood Weaver, all of whom were operated on this week at St John's hospital by Dr. Ford, are doing nicely. Mrs. D. Sims and Miss Brooks, of Evanston, Ill., have been for the past ten days the guests of their relative, Mrs. Perkins, 1900 East Stuart street. Mrs. Dr. Magee of Chicago, who has been visiting her husband for a month, will depart in a few days for Cincinnati, O. A regular program will be rendered at Y. M. C. A. rooms Sunday, August 20. Let there be a full house. Program to appear later. Fads and Fashions They are all wearing long black ribbons with shoe-fly bows at the back. These are worn on all sorts and conditions of dresses. But those who are dressy wear them with white dresses only. White felt hats with summer veils are in great demand. Every one who is any one wears one. The fashion for those who have none is to go without any hat. I wonder why? The hobble is not in such a great demand. The two-piece skirt is all the rage. In dark navy blue and brown. Gloves match either hat or shoes. 60 YEARS' EXPERIENCE PATENTS COPYRIGHTS & C. TRADE MARKS DESIGNS Anyone sending a sketch and description may quickly ascertain our opinion free whether an invention is probable, or a communication strictly bounded. HARDCOOK for patent free. Oldest agency for securing patents. Patents taken through B.M.P. for patent free. Special notice, without charge, in the Scientific American. A handsomely illustrated weekly. Largest circulation of any scientific journal. Terms: $3 a day, four months' worth. MUNN & Co. 361 Broadway. New York Branch Office. 6 F. St. Washington D. C. C. H. JONES Ice Cream Parlor Fruits and Soft Drinks, Candies and Cigars. 1103 E. Washington St. LEGAL Charles S. Gibbs, Complainant's Sollicitor. 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 contested, and a decree entered against you, according to the prayer of said bill. Charles S. Gibbs, Complainant's Solicitor. State of Illinois, Sangamon County—ss. Circuit Court, September term, A. D. 1911. Rector Hustard 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 Marguritti 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. S. T. JONES, Clerk. 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. Jemile 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 $95.00 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. NOTICE Don't order your Spring Suit before you see m and Novelty Suitings, Striped Trousering and I Woolen Fabrics and a beautiful selection to pick SUITS AT $18.00 AN TS AT $18.00 AND 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 A Perfect Fit and Workmanship Guaranteed Cleaning, Pressing, Repairing and Alterations of all Kinds. Ladies Work a Specialty. Goods Called For and Delivered, 109 SOUTH FOURTH ST. BELL PHONE 535 SOUTH FOURTH BELL PHONE 535 LD, A. HARL THE TAILOR s and Over DE TO ORDER, $18.00 AND manship Guaranteed. French, Special attention given to Lad CALLED FOR AND DE Prompt attention given to all wor ISFACTION GUARANTE 109 SOUTH FOURTH ST. BELL PHONE 535 A. A. H. THE T Suits and MADE TO ORDER Fit and Workmanship Guar Cleaning. Special attention WORK CALLED FOR Prompt attention SATISFACTION Suits and Overcoats MADE TO ORDER, $18.00 AND UP. Fit and Workmanship Guaranteed. French, Dry and Steam Cleaning. Special attention given to Ladies' Work. Rail and Riv Illinois Tra Steamer "O Sunday, Aug Traction to Steamer up t A clean, cool, comfortable trip to see the immense McKinley H enjoy a trip up the "Father of V steamers. $1.75 Round Springfield, Chatha Virden, Gir Take the "Road and River Exc ON THE is Traction Sy Rail and River Excursion Illinois Traction System reamer "Grey Eagle y, August 13 tion to Venice, I mer up the Missis comfortable trip. Take advantage use McKinley Bridge over the ri the "Father of Waters" on one Round Trip from field, Chatham, Auburn, T Virden, Girard, Nilwood the "Road of Good Se Steamer "Grey Eagle" Sunday, August 13, 1911 Traction to Venice, Ill. Steamer up the Mississippi. A clean, cool, comfortable trip. Take advantage of the low rate to see the immense McKinley Bridge over the river at Venice, and enjoy a trip up the "Father of Waters" on one of its palatial steamers. $1.75 Round Trip $1.75 Springfield, Chatham, Auburn, Thayer, Virden, Girard, Nilwood Take the "Road of Good Service" 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. --- SPRINGFIELD Old Tel. 4346 ICE are you see my full line of Staple sering and Fancy Vestings. All action to pick from .00 AND UP FOURTH ST. ONE 535 BARLOW TAILOR Overcoats $18.00 AND UP. Seed. French, Dry and Steam given to Ladies' Work. R AND DELIVERED given to all work. GUARANTEED. Cor. 11th & Washington Sts. er Excursion THE Station System THE "Grey Eagle" August 13, 1911 Venice, Ill.-- the Mississippi. Take advantage of the low rate bridge over the river at Venice, and towers" on one of its palatial Trip $1.75 from Auburn, Thayer, rd, Nilwood of Good Service" REISCH BREWERY CO City Brewery Their Bottle Beer is Fine Bock's Special Can't be Boat Try it! NOTICE ON THE AND THE ILLINOIS 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. Grady and Webster Imperial Barber Shop Tonsorial Work see the Tonsorialists Davis; Chair No. 2, S. P. Webster; Bly; Chair No. 4, Prof. G. A. Barks Specialty of Hair Cutting, Sham and Facial Massage and Blea If it is Tonsorial We Tonsor 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 821 E. Washington St. For Plain and Fancy Sewing SEE Mrs* E. L. Rogers DONE AT 505 South 17th Street Satisfaction Guaranteed Chiropodist H. B. Stone, Sho St. Fancy Sewing Dr. Rogers AT 17th Street Bell Phone 2156 Dr. N. PHYSICIA Charges Reasonable It pays to advertise in The Forum Boost home industry. ```markdown ``` 1900 Old Tel. 4622 ork see the Line of S. P. Webster; Chair No. 3, J. W. prof. G. A. Barksdale. Cutting, Shampooing, Electrical Usage and Bleaching M. 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 Roo 1 N. W. Cor. 7th and Adams Sts. SPRINGFIELD. ILLINOIS Out of town subscribers are being sent their bills. Please remit at once. A. H. B. DANVILLE. ILL.. BUSINESS COLUMN. BEELER Transfer and Storage Storage, Express, Moving and Packing 218 West Main Street DANVILLE, ILL. WILL H. BEELER Prop. DECATUR NEWS. Edited by Johnnette B. Clanton. Here at session of Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows, District Grand Lodge No. 9, jurisdiction of Illinois and Wisconsin, Grand United Order of Odd Fellows and Eden District Household of Ruth No. 15, convened in joint session Tuesday morning. The convention lasted until Friday night. Two sessions were held daily. About 130 delegates, men and women, from all parts of Illinois and a few from Wisconsin assembled in the circuit court room of the Court House. The sessions were in charge of two officers, Grand Master William Miller of Cairo, and Mrs. Norah Taylor of Chicago. District Grand Most Noble Governor of the Household of Ruth. All the meetings were held with great success. Few changes were made in the officers, which shows a strong administration for the officers of the past year. Tuesday night a very brilliant reception was given by the Golden Bell Lodge No. 6880, of Decatur. The principal speaker was Mayor Dineen, who gave a hearty welcome on behalf of the city. Thursday evening a dance was given for the Odd Fellows. This, like all the rest, was a grand success. So pleased were the people of Decatur with the Odd Fellows and the way they conducted themselves and their affairs that they will ever be a welcome visitor to the city. H. A. Watkins. Director. H. A. Watkins was elected director, and is the only and first Decatur colored man to ever be elected to an office in the Grand Lodge. He is in entire charge of the State of Illinois and acts as instructor in lodge work. He goes on call to any lodge in the state, and while there has the same power as the Grand Master of the State. Rev. D. King Preaches and Later Rev. D. King, after preaching at the A. M. E. Church Sunday night, returned to the place where he was staying. He prepared for bed and after turning out the gas, as he thought, went to bed. The gas, somehow, was turned on. In a few hours the room was filled with gas. The minister awoke the people with hysterical laughter and screams. A doctor was called and worked until morning with him. Rev. King was able to return home Monday night. Life's Lighter Hours. Mrs. H. Robinson entertained informally Sunday afternoon for Miss Alice Blackburn of Champaign. Mrs. H. Watkins entertained at dinner the Grand Chancellor and his wife, Mr. and Mrs. Miller of Cairo, Friday noon. A surprise party was given on Mr. and Mrs. Singleton, brother of Mr. Hue Singleton, at Singleton's mansion out from town. Mr. and Mrs. Singleton are on their way north for a vacation trip. Mr. Singleton is principal of the High School at Chattanooga, Tenn. Scraps of News. Mrs. Robert Earnest and Bible class are giving a musical next week which bids fair to be a very brilliant affair. Miss Lola McGregory reunited with the A. M. E. Church Sunday night. We all look forward to great work in the church and Sunday school from Miss McGregory. Misses Gussie and Ethel Caldwell have closed their ice cream parlor at Travers Hall on account of the racket of the small boys who will "hang 'round." Mr. Charles Lawrence is on his vacation this week. He needs a rest. That party will see a lot of him this week. Mr. Nate Rogan has been on the sick list for a week. He is convalescent now and is seen often on the street where the church is. For what purpose? Phones 955 Residence 2236 Main Street LLE, ILL. Sick. Sick. Little Miss Alice Brown, lately from Chieago, is very sick suffering from heart trouble. Mrs. Morrow has been indisposed but is better now. Call Meeting of the Club. Can Meeting of the Club. The Maple Leaf Social Club has been called for Monday at 3:30 o'clock at Mrs. Ganaway's. All members are to be present. Dr. Buster on His Vacation Trip Dr. Buster, who left last Saturday a week ago on his motorcycle for Niagara Falls, had reached Attica, Ohio, last Friday. He rode in the rain two days, which put him back some. He had expected to make the trip in eight days. Arthur and Rudolph Johnson also went with him. Dr. Buster is a member of the motor cycle club of Decatur, and is a great enthusiast. People You Know. Mrs. John Williamson, wife of the ex-policeman, is visiting Mesdames Earnest and Stewart. Mrs. Williamson has been for the last three years in San Antonio, Texas, where Mr. Williamson is an undertaker. Mrs. Emily Akins has returned from Nashville, Tenn., where she has been for the last week settling the estate of her deceased father, who died suddenly there. Misses Sylvia and Corinne Lawrence are in Michigan spending the remainder of the summer. Miss Chisim returned home to be with her mother, who died Thursday morning. Mrs. Chisim had typhoid fever. Miss Minnie Kelley writes that she is having a fine time in Indianapolis, seeing everything, going everywhere and meeting everybody. Miss Gertrude Dansby, who has been in school at the Chicago Art Institute, is expected home in a few weeks. Ghost Club. The Ghost Club, whose membership and proceedings are about as weird and mysterious as its name, has the outsiders wondering "Who is who and why" in it. 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. HOME RESTAURANT Meals 15c and 25c, and short orders. Home cooking a specialty. Home-made pies and hot homemade rolls. Best coffee. Sunday dinners special. Ice cream served Saturday nights and Sundays. Meal tickets (21 meals), $3.00. MRS. SALLIE ROSE, Propr. 802 E. Washington 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. MILLINERY 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. 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 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 Office: 223 1-2 South Fifth Street AMERICAN HAIR-GROWER and SHAMPOO SCAP 25c a Jar and 25c a Cake For Sale by all Druggists Springfield, Illinois We Grew Our Hair, Now Let Us Grow Tours With ful work of growing all kinds, all qual- hair, even to the growing of hair on us scorned the idea that such a thing the 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 reo use only "PORO" Hair Grower (the that the name "PORO" is on every box; only by MRS. A. 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WARRICK NO FOR SALE FORUM Style you Wish 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 SECRET SOCIETIES St. John's Chapter No. 2, H. R. A. M. Meets every third Wednesday night at Masonic Hall, 119 North Eighth St. THOMAS DONNIGAN, See'y. Charles Young Lodge No. 103, I. B. P. O. E. Meets every first and third Tuesday at Masonic Hall, 119 North Eighth St. A. Bender, Exalted Ruler. Meets every first and third Tuesday at Thirteenth and Madison Sts. GEO. ROLLINS, N. G. A. BENDER, Secretary. Golden Gate Temple No. 2, Knights of Tabor. Meets every first and third Monday at Masonic Hall, 119 N. Fourth Eighth St. F. H. HAUF, 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. 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 anger length, and my temples were bald half way up my head. SEE OLD PHONE 1963 MRS. L. L. ROBERTS. Four years ago my hair just covered my shoulders. 922 S. Sixteenth St.