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THE FORUM C. F. MOR C. F. MORTIMER. M. Endorsed by The Forum for Congress. NOTICE! NOTICE! There will be no Forum out again until Oct. 2d or 3d, on account of the fact that we are working on our special State Fair number. Manager. Canada Rejects U. S. Reciprocity Proposal. The conservatives overwhelm- ingly defeated Sir W. Laurier and the liberals at the polls Sept. 21, and Canada therefore turns down Taft's favorite measure. Canada did not court closer relations with the United States. This shows that America is not so popular with British subjects, owing, no doubt, to our avarice and lax governmental affairs. The United States has become a land of mobs and she is too evasive in her courts and judicial decisions for Great Britain. This should open our eyes. The Governor of Arkansas, be- fore the Negro Business League, advised the colored people to buy land, get steady employment, open HON. S. M. CULLOM FOR SENATOR That United States Senator S date for re-election and be re-elected foregone conclusion. Senator Cullom is a charter and helped to make the policies a party stood sixty years ago and the party and stands as a conspir Republican principles in the Nati and unalterable. He has always voted with the casts his ballot for measures inimi the Negro nor any other citizen o United States Senator Shelby M. Cullom will be a candidate and be re-elected, succeeding himself, is now a inclusion. Cullom is a charter member of the Republican party to make the policies and platform on which this great sixty years ago and stands today. He is as old as and stands as a conspicuous and potential advocate for principles in the National legislative halls, unwaveringole. always voted with the regular Republicans and never not for measures inimical to the Constitutional rights of or any other citizen of the Nation. That United States Senator Shelby M. Cullom will be a candidate for re-election and be re-elected, succeeding himself, is now a foregone conclusion. Senator Cullom is a charter member of the Republican party and helped to make the policies and platform on which this great party stood sixty years ago and stands today. He is as old as the party and stands as a conspious and potential advocate for Republican principles in the National legislative halls, unwavering and unalterable. He has always voted with the regular Republicans and never casts his ballot for measures inimical to the Constitutional rights of the Negro nor any other citizen of the Nation. For over thirty years this eminent statesman has stood for the principles for which his party stands and his voice has never yet become hoarse when issues of vital importance presented themselves. He is experienced in governmental affairs and knows more about the real needs of the people than any other man in Illinois today. It is absolutely necessary to retain such men in office at the fore front of the party—men who will not surrender the party's original charter, but will fight for the Constitution and for all people, regardless of race, color or previous condition of servitude. Therefore, we endorse the administration of the Hom. S. M. Cullom and believe we are doing ourselves and the whole people justice in advocating the election of such men to these high places. We are not making a plea for Senator Cullom as a special friend to any class of citizens, but as the staunchest and ablest champion for Illinois Republicanism at a time when party success depends largely upon the calibre of the standard bearers of the party. We are entering a National campaign and the campaign and issue will be analogous to those of 1884 and 1892, at which times the Democrats were given control of the government. Senator Cullom was in public life during these two eventful campaigns and knows how to take the issues. The people of Illinois will not change—they know the Senator has been tried and found equal to the occasions. The next legislature will elect the man endorsed by the people at the polls next year, and Senator Cullom will receive the largest vote ever before cast for that office. He is recognized in the Senate as the ablest man among them, because he is made chairman of the most important committees. Therefore, do not allow the party to be disrupted by following after the shadows, but fall in line for men who can and will be a "lamp unto the party's path and a guiding star" for the Nation. To the people of Illinois we commend Senator Cullom. Vol. 8, No. 28 [Single Copy 5 cents] businesses of their own, accumulate wealth, and for the colored women to be neat and tidy and become skilled housewives, etc. This was the best advice he could have given. We say ditto to that. Negroes must learn that cardinal principle. Death of Mrs. Martha Chandler. Mrs. Martha Chandler of 1530 S. 17th street died Tuesday morning, Sept. 19, at 7 o'clock, after an illness of nine or ten months. She leaves a mother, Mrs. Murrell, two brothers, two sisters, a husband and one son, a mother-in-law and other relatives and friends to mourn the loss. She was a member of St. Paul's A. M. E. church. The funeral was preached Thursday afternoon by Rev. W. F. Walker of Grace M. E. church, at the residence at 2 p. m. and at St. Paul's church at 2:30. Interment was made in Oak Ridge cemetery. T. W. Quinlan Moves Office. T. W. Quinlan has moved his law office to the Hay Bldg., 6th and Washington streets. "Be ye doers and not sayers only." SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 1911 Big Will contain cuts and brief sketches of the various men who will aspire for Will State Fair office, be State, biggest County edition ever Political and before gotten con- out by a local congressional. colored paper-circulated largely in state Edition --- STATE FAIR. Illinois really has the Greatest Fair on Earth. Secretary Dickirson of the State Board of Agriculture, Springfield, readily proves the claim. He points out that Springfield is the smallest State Fair site in the country, having only 51,000 people, while Des Moines, the next larger, has 86,000. "The attendance in 1910 at the Illinois State Fair was over 100,000 greater than that of Iowa. More people passed through our gates than any fair in the country, except Dallas, and that fair holds for over two weeks. Our cash premiums are larger than any fair in the country. New York is second, Iowa third, Minnesota fourth, Ohio fifth and Kentucky is sixth. "We will beat the 1910 State Fair out of sight this year. The Wright aeroplanes will give exhibitions every forenoon and afternoon. We will have the greatest motorcyclists in the world on Friday and Saturday, Sept. 29-30, motorcycle days. The great Harvester, with Geers holding the reins, will try to trot a mile in 2:00. This will be on Monday." "On Tuesday, the $5,000 trot stake will bring out the best trotting blood in the country, and on Wednesday the $5,000 pacing stake will attract the best pacers. Altogether over $30,000 in cash will be given to speedy horses. "Wednesday, Old Soldiers' day, will be especially honored with the presence of Gen. John C. Black, famous as a fighter and statesman of Illinois. Thursday is Governor's and also Chicago day. We expect a very large number of the leading citizens of our great metropolis to honor the day set Big Will co sket men Will be State biggest edition ever P before gotten out by a local colored paper—cir- culated largely in st apart for the Governor of the State. "Saturday, Oct. 7, has been set apart for automobile racing by professionals only. There will be nearly a dozen thrilling events. Bob Burman, the successor of Barney Oldfield, will be one attraction. Another will be Ray Harroun, who won the great 500-mile race for $25,000 at Indianapolis on last Decoration Day. The speediest and most daring automobile racers in the country will be present on that day—the last Saturday—Oct. 7. "With the greatest horses, speediest motorcyclists, most daring automobile drivers, and nerviest aviators, the Illinois State Fair has the best special attractions on top of the earth. The beautiful exhibit of game birds, the show of old-time farmers' implements, the State Live Stock Commission exhibit, the prize stock and farm products. "I verily believe the Illinois State Fair this year will equal any World's Exposition in attractiveness, interest and practical education. "No state in the Union can offer as much of value to those who attend. Just ask the man who has ever attended an Illinois State Fair. As Barney Oldfield remarked last year: "'Illinois certainly has the Greatest Fair on Earth; the title is merited; it is a great educational university.'" NOTICE—REMOVAL The Forum office will be located in rooms over Tobin & Canham's jewelry store (in rear), 5221/2 E. Adams street, hereafter. Telephone Old 0000. SPRINGFIELD BANKS. Flourish During Dull Summer Season - A Credit to Heads. Springfield is a great banking town and has as fine a set of men at the head as can be found in the State. The Ridgely Bank is now located at 5th and Monroe and is the finest bank in the city. It is run by the Ridgelys, pioneers of Springfield, and are as fine a set of people as can be found anywhere. State National Bank is located at Fifth and Adams. It is controlled and conducted by Messrs. Payne and Bunn, who are experienced financiers. The First National is located at 6th and Washington. H. K. Weber is president, J. A. Easley vice president. The bank has a large number of depositors because the treatment there is so cordial. The Marine Bank is the oldest bank in the town and one of the most substantial in the State. The Farmers National Bank is located at Sixth and Adams. Edward Keys is president and is one of the finest men in town. This bank is fast taking front rank. At the Farmers you find the most affable set of clerks and tellers you ever saw before. Sangamon Loan & Trust Co. at 6th and Monroe is now one of the richest banks in the city on account of the merge with the Lincoln bank. Illinois National on 5th and Washington is also a very strong institution. Mr. Farr is president. The Enterprise Bank on 11th and Washington is the colored bank. It is young and promising. tain cuts and brief atches of the various who will aspire for Fair office, State, County political and con- gressional. state Edition To State Fair Visitors. Springfield, Ill., Sept. 18, 1911. To the Editor: Please advise those of your readers who contemplate visiting the State Fair, Sept. 29-Oct. 7, that all the principal buildings are connected with covered cement walks. We are not expecting rain, but will protect the people in any event. There are covered cement walks from the street car station to the Dome, Machinery, Exposition and Coliseum, the most important structures. No dirt walks on grounds. Railroads entering Springfield give a rate of one and one-half fare for round trip—in many cases much less. Sept 29, Friday—Motorcycle day. Sept 30, Saturday—Motorecycle day. Oct. 1, Sunday—Moral lecture; sacred concert. Oct. 2, Monday—The Harvester and Geers. Oct. 3, Tuesday—$5,000 pace. Oct. 4, Wednesday—Old Soldiers' day—Gen. John C. Black—$5,000 trot. Oct. 5, Thursday—Governor's and Chicago day—$3,500 for pacing races; $2,000 trot. Oct. 6, Friday—Springfield day—$2,500 for pacing and $2,000 for trotting races. Oct. 7, Saturday—Auto day—Burman and Harroun; auto races. J. K. DICKIRSON, Secretary. Black Patti at Chatterton's. Black Patti at Chatterton's. The Black Patti Company showed to a large audience at Chatterton's opera house Friday evening. The new manager is an eastern man and a hustler. .....VISIT..... Illinois S Sprin Sept. 29th This year w previou This year will surpass all previous years. Rufus L. Perry For City Magistrate. Knowing his fitness for the office of city magistrate, a number of prominent citizens, lawyers, doctors and clergymen recently called upon Mayor William J. Gaynor at the city hall in New York to ask his honor to appoint Lawyer Rufus Lewis Perry to one of the six vacancies on the bench which occur May 1. The mayor told the delegation that he would consider Mr. Perry's name for the position. Armstrong Association's Good Work. The Armstrong association in Philadelphia has found that because of its work skilled mechanics among the colored men of the city have increased in number. The association obtains employment for such workmen. Along this same line there is special work being done by the association among the colored students in the trade and manual training schools of the city. Howard Washington as Tenor Soloiist. When the curtain rises on Howard Washington, the well known tenor soloiist and composer, in Music hall, Cincinnati, on Tuesday evening, May 28, he will be the first colored man that has ever sung in that office. Mr. Washington has composed many song hits, and he is in great demand by the more exclusive white musical organizations. He is regarded as a tenor soloiist of rare ability. Manual Training School Opens. The Lincoln Manual Training school has opened its third term and should be liberally patronized by the colored people. We are sore in need of artisans. We need to learn the trades and it does seem that the parents should realize this and take advantage of the opportunity. TO THE PUBLIC. The Square Deal Restaurant has just opened at 117 North Eighth street. Regular meals 25c, lunches 15c. Short orders at all hours. Meal hours, 7 a. m. to 10 a. m. 12 m. to 3 p. m. 6 p. m. to 9 p. m. The best eating house in the city. Give us a trial. WALKER HULL, Propr. Speaks at Emancipation Celebration. Speaks at Emancipation Celebration. The celebration of Emancipation at Woodland park Wednesday, Sept. 20, was fairly well attended. The people did not turn out to hear the program as they should have done, but the speeches by Bishop Osborne and Judge Murray were worthy of having been heard by a thousand of people. M State Fair ngfield --Oct. 7th will surpass all us years. Bishop Osborne urged the people to open their eyes and take advantage of the training school, send their boys and girls there and have them learn how to make themselves useful. We must urge our people to take note of this opportunity and do it now. The bishop's address was an excellent one. Judge Murray made one of the best talks on Lincoln's character and his purpose in life that we have heard. He pointed out the fact that these celebrations be kept up and that each year this great patriot's character should be taught and lauded and emulated by the people and taught to their children. Judge Murray is one of the staunchest believers in Lincoln that Illinois produces and he always cherishes an opportunity to praise his name and extol this great man's character. The judge is one of the best friends the colored people have in this county and has always shown and proven it. He has drawn a great life chart, a large oil painting in beautiful colors, showing Linecoln's travels from his birthplace to the White House and to his final resting place. His addresses on Lincoln are illustrated from this chart. The colored people feel under many obligations to Judge Murray and will always register him as one of their staunchest friends. A special feature of Judge Murray's address was a most interesting sketch of the political history of Illinois from the time of the repeal of the Missouri Compromise by Congress in 1854 to 1860, the date of the election of Mr. Lincoln as president; step by step did he take his hearers from one event to another up to the election of Mr. Lincoln, and the final act by the president in the emancipation of four millions of people. The honesty of purpose of Mr. Lincoln was impressed on his hearers. Judge Murray has been a close student of the life and character of Lincoln as a citizen and of his acts as president of the United States. Many of our people will remember the eloquent characterization by Judge Murray of Lincoln at Oak Ridge or Lincoln monument in 1903 at the services held there by the Grand Army post of this city, which address has not been excelled by any we have heard or read touching the life of the lamented Lincoln. EDWARDSVILLE Mr. and Mrs. P. R. Smith of St. Louis were in our city Sunday for an outing. Mrs. Fannie Knowles of East St. Louis was the guest of her mother, Mrs. Emma Singleton, Sunday and Monday. Mr. and Mrs. W. E. St. Clair have moved to St. Louis. Mrs. E. Singleton and Mrs. W. Smith made a trip to St. Louis to shop last Friday. Miss Dasia McDongal of St. Charles, Mo., returned home after spending a week with Mrs. E. Singleton. Mrs. F. Green and son spent Friday in St. Louis. Historical Society. State House. 15 cents Per Month By Briggs 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 ..... 5e E. L. Rogers, Editor and Manager. J. B. Osby, Associate Editor. Telephone, Old 9806 Thursday, Sept. 21, 1911. EDITORIAL The campaign for State, Congressional and County offices is looming up and there are many and varied candidates in the field. Hon. Jas. M. Graham may be a candidate for Congress to succeed himself. The Republicans have not put up a man. All seem to be waiting on the governorship. Yates is yet considered a strong man. Deneen, it is claimed, will be hard to beat if a coalition with Cullom is affected. Stead will be a candidate, it is said, for re-election, and Rose and McCullough will aspire to succeed themselves, yet neither of these men have said that he will be a candidate. Caldwell or Dunn is considered the strongest in the Democratic ranks for Governor. In this county we elect a County Recorder, Circuit Clerk and State's Attorney. No one has announced. An Object Lesson. In this time of demand for compulsory Sunday observance, an object lesson may be found in the fact that there are in this country more than one hundred thousand Christians who observe the seventh-day Sabbath, and their number is constantly increasing. They are scattered throughout every state in the Union, and live in the cities, in the towns, and in the country districts. The day which they observe as the Sabbath has become the busiest day in the week in the commercial world, and they are surrounded by those who are pursuing their ordinary work on that day. When they go to their places of worship their eyes necessarily behold what they regard as a desecration of a holy day, and their ears are saluted with the hum of secular industry. They would be glad to have all observe the Sabbath "according to the commandment," and thus honor the Creator, but they never have asked, and never will ask, for legislative enactments which would compel those to pay an outward regard to this day. They must be fully convinced by their own consciences that they ought to keep it holy. They simply ask to be left free to observe the day of their choice without being fined either directly or indirectly — without being compelled to pay a fine in money into the state treasury or to pay a fine in the way of loss of time by enforced idleness upon a day which the Scriptures designate as a working day—and they freely concede to others the civil right to work on the seventh day of the week and to rest on another day if they choose to do so, or to refuse to observe any day as the Sabbath. Now, if such a body of Christian observers of the seventh day of the week can be developed in this country by the power of conscientious conviction alone, in the face of all those cireumstances which the advocates of Sunday observance regard as so fatal to their cause, is it not apparent that no Christian institution needs the support of the civil power! We commend this object lesson to the consideration of those who are claiming that what they designate as "the Christian Sabbath" will perish from the earth unless they can secure the passage of laws to protect and preserve it. W. W. PRESCOTT. 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. HON. RICHARD YATES. THE NEW YORK TIMES A M. A very pleasant day's outing was held at Washington park last Tuesday in honor of Mrs. Wm. Osby of Detroit, Mich., forty-three relatives and friends being present. At 2 o'clock a nice luncheon was served, which was enjoyed by all. DECATUR CHURCH DIRECTORY ANTIJOCH BAPTIST CHURCH. 620 Spring Ave. Rev. J. A. Crockett, Pastor, Res. 846 West Decatur St. R. Oliphant, Church Clerk, Res 920 Clinton St. Edward Motley, Superintendent Sunday School. Sunday School ..... 8:30 a.m. Preaching ..... 11:00 a.m. B. Y. P. U. ..... 6:30 p.m. Preaching ..... 8:00 p.m. WEEK MEETINGS. Willing Workers, Tuesday ..... 3:00 p.m. Prayer Meeting, Wednesday ..... 8:00 p.m. Sewing Circle, Friday ..... 2:30 p.m. Choir Meeting, Friday ..... 7:30 p.m. Mrs. Mollie Medlock, President Willing Workers. Mrs. Felta Thompson, President Sewing Circle. Mrs. M. Kemp, Secretary Sewing Circle. Mrs. Bertie Benton, Church Chorister Miss Willie Pearson, Church Organist ST. PETER'S A. M. E. CHURCH. Allen Junior League.....9:30 a.m. Preaching .....10:45 a.m. Class Meetings .....12:15 p.m. Sunday School .....2:30 p.m. Allen Senior League .....6:30 p.m. Preaching .....7:45 p.m. OFFICERS. Secretary Trustee Board—Rev. J. W. Woodford; Residence, 509 E. Wagnor St. Secretary Steward Board—D. W. Mc- Murray; Residence, 1209 W. Decatur St. SUNDAY SCHOOL OFFICERS. Carl L. Watkins.....Superintendent Miss Caddie Kelley.....Secretary Res., 848 Colfax St. LITERARY CLUB. Mark Cummings.....President A. D. Cicel.....Secretary CHOIR OFFICERS. Mrs. E. N. Morrow.....Chorister Miss Corrine Blanton.....Organisu WEEK MEETINGS. Official Board, Monday.....8:00 p.m. Prayer Meeting, Tuesday.....8:00 p.m. Literary Club, Thursday.....8:00 p.m. Choir Meeting, Friday.....7:30 p.m. Sewing Circle, Friday.....2:30 p.m. SEWING CIRCLE OFFICERS. Mrs. Jane King.....President Mrs. Annie Browner.....Secretary CHURCH DIRECTORY. St. Luke's Episcopal Church. REV. R. L. WILSON, Rector. Sunday School.....10:00 a.m. Morning, Prayer and Sermon.11:00 a.m. Evening, Prayer and Sermon.8:00 p.m. Celebration of Holy Communion, first Sunday of each month at.....11:00 a.m. Liturgy with instruction, every Wednesday at.....8:00 p.m. Ladies' Guild Meets every day.....2:00 p.m. Principal Saints' Days are observed by the celebration of Holy Communion. REV. J. H. SYDES, Pastor Preaching every Sunday at...10:45 a. m. and ...7:45 p. m. Sunday School at ...2:45 p. m. Allen Christian Endeavor at...6:30 p. m. Class every Sunday at...12:00 noon Services, Sunday at 11:00 a. m. Sunday School at 2:00 p. m. Evening Service at 7:30 p. m. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 8:00 p. m. Services. Sunday at .....11:00 a. m. Sunday School at.....9:30 a. m. Evening Service at.....8:00 p. m. Prayer meeting Wednesday at. 8:00 p. m. --- Social Doings. WEEK MEETINGS. 536 Spring Ave. J. T. Morrow, Pastor. Res. Parsonage. SUNDAY SERVICES. OFFICERS. LITERARY CLUB. A Union Baptist Church, Twelfth and Mason Streets REV. E, C. COLE, D. D., Pastor. Services. Sunday at 11:00 a.m. U. P. U. at 11:00 a.m. P. U. at 8:00 p.m. Prayer Meeting Wednesday at 8:00 p.m. Holy Communion first Sunday of each month. School Sunday at 2:30 p.m. REV. N. GRIFFIN, In Charge Sunday Services ..... 10:30 a.m. Sunday School ..... 7:00 a.m. Prayer Service ..... 3:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting. Tuesday ..... 8:00 p.m. Holliness meeting every Thursday evening. SECOND SEVENTH DAY ADVENTI- ST CHURCH. Fifteenth Street, Between Brown and Stuart Streets—Elder L. W. Browne, Pastor. Sabbath School ..... 10:00 a.m. Sabbath Service ..... 11:00 a.m. Missionary Volunteer Soci- ety Meeting ..... 3:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting. Wednesday 8:00 p.m. Sunday Evening Service ..... 8:00 p.m. SHOE REPAIRING. Call Bell Phone 3914 and J. P M. R. S. Roberts' Shoemaker will call and get your old shoes and return them like new. Best leather used it lasts longer. The best is the cheapest. Prices right. 1707 E. Capitol Ave. The Lincoln Manu Telephone 1501 EAST WASH Springfield INSTRUCTION Carpentering Painting Shoemaking Dress Laundry Work Hair I Other trades will be added as necessity demands Work Shop Open Daily (except Monday) from 8 A.M. to 4 P.M. E.C. HAMILTON, Principal 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. 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. CANADIAN BAPTISTS GAIN ZEALOUS CHURCH WORKER Bright Future In London, Ont., For Rev. J. Caldwell Nicholas. There has recently settled as pastor of the Horton Street Baptist church, London, Ont., the Rev. J. Caldwell Nicholas, B. A. B. D. He comes excellently equipped for the work and starts under the most encouraging conditions, as his people have already rallied around him. He is a young man and willing to throw all of his powers into his endeavor to build up his church. Rev. Mr. Nicholas is from New Orleans, where he received the greater part of his education, taking his arts at Leland university. To prepare himself for the gospel ministry, to which he felt that he had been called, he came north to Richmond. Va., and took his divinity course at the Virginia Union university, which school offers the best course of the colored Baptist colleges. Desirous of getting the best for use among his people, he came to McMaster university, Toronto, where he did special work in systematic and pastoral theology, at the same time taking a course in voice culture and public reading at the Toronto school of expression. His decision to start his labors in Canada was reached through the leadings of Providence, for little did he dream when leaving for Toronto that he would have settled in a pastorate so far from his native state. On Thursday, March 2, in response to a call from his church, issued to the churches of the Amherstburg association and the city of London, an ordination council met with his people, and after a most thorough examination it was unanimously agreed to proceed with his ordination. His council had some of the strongest men of both races in the denomination on it, and all fellowshiped his statements most heartily. Rev. E. E. Thompson of Windsor and Rev. S. L. McDowell of Toronto were the moderator and clerk, respectively. The latter, who was his classmate at Richmond, preached the ordination sermon. The Baptists of Canada feel elated at having such additions to their ministry and hope to see the other vacant pulpits filled with just such men. Rev. Mr. Nicholas is a very convincing preacher and has a bright future before him. Confidence In Leadership Important. If the elevation of the masses of our people in the south is to be accomplished through the individual efforts of the leaders of the race a great responsibility rests on them for proper guidance and wholesome advice. Nothing will do more to encourage and inspire the masses than confidence in those who lead the way in church, school, politics and business. It is possibly the most essential element in the material development of any race of people. Supremacy of Federal Constitution. There need not be any undue alarm on the part of those American citizens in the various states whose civil and political rights are being curtailled for the time being. Just as sure as the union of states could not long exist half free and half slave just so sure is the time swiftly approaching when the federal government will strike a deathblow to all unjust laws in the states which are in conflict with the national constitution. Influential Musical Organization. We doubt if there is an organization of vocalists in the northern or New England section of the country which commands wider attention than the North Side Choral club of Pittsburg. The public functions of the club are always liberally patronized. To maintain its already popular place in the public eye the members are at present busily engaged in rehearsing for their annual concert, which is to be held some time in May. Gade's "Spring Messenger" is the subject selected for the cantata this year. No Money in Advance — Satisfaction Guaranteed — Lowest Net Factory Prices — Earliest Terms — A Saving of $100 to $200 — From Factory Direct. 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Interest paid on average be- Department for children in wi- w up. man's hope" lies in this ins- TERPRISE SAVINGS BAN real banking business. Deposits received interest paid on average balances quarterly.artment for children in which deposits are man's hope" lies in this institution. ERPRISE SAVINGS BANK We do a general banking business. Deposits received subject to check. Interest paid on average balances quarterly. Penny Savings Department for children in which deposits are received from 10 up. --- --- P. A. STARCK, PRES. BARGAINS IN OTHER MAKES and in used and rebuilt pianos at $10, $50, $75, $100 and up. Send for list. Church & Parlor Organ all styles and prices. You won't find styles like the IMPERIAL You won't find styles near as swagger. You won't find IMPERIAL $3 HATS at any other store because we have the exclusive agency for this town. We believe it's the best $3.00 Hat made. That's why we secured the exclusive agency for them. You'll think so when you see the new Fall and Winter shapes that are ready. Eleventh and Washington Sts. : Join the K. of P. ? 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 haye 108,000 loyal members. They have 18,000 trained soldiers in their military department. ‘They ave 38900 ladies in the female department. They have the -heapest, yet best, Endowment Policy. They are the best governed of any Fraternal Society. ‘They have honeststhorough business-men officials. ‘They succeed because They Treat You Right If you wish to join this greatest and most ‘ progrissive of Negro societies, see E. L. ROGERS, C. C., or any K. of P. Baward Beumann Chas. T, Baumann PRESCRIPTION DRUGGISTS ‘Deutsche Apotheke) Both Phones 654 YOUR PATRONAGE SOLICITED Corner 7th and Washington Sts. Let The J. P. ROBERTS SHOE CO. Shoe Your Family. ‘We will save you money. If = cannot come to the store, call Il phone 3914, and we will fit you in your home. Lest yon for- get, we carry a complete line of hosiery. 1707 E. Capitol Ave. Courier _ Journal ? HENRY WATTERSON Editor. WE CAN FURNISH YOU .. THE FORUM... Weekly Courier-Journal Both one year for $2.00 We can also give liberal combination rates with Dally or Sunday Courler- Feet amie eettier tego bamnplo an gar sakwesiien rds to ‘this paper—NOT to the Courier-Journal. -CIN OTS GS iP \ . ¢s - RES ~ ay hiss gy) ars” TIME TABLE ILLINOIS TRACTION SYSTEM—CARS leave Springfteld: Bast. North. South. §:00 a.m. Soo am. 6:00 @.m. a #200 a.m. 200 8m 448 am: 7:00 a.m. Hop am, SS am. 7:80 a.m 8:00... 10:00 hm. #900 a.m. 30:00 em. 30:40 am. $:30 a.m. einioo am, 12:40 parm. *21:00 am. 12:00" m. 200 pm. 1h30 am Mio p.m: S40 pam. 1:00 p.m. 2:00 pm: M49 bm. 1:30 p.m. 98:00 p.m: $:00 pam: *3:00 p.m. foo pam. 76:49 ban 3:80 pom. af00 him: eh pr. 85:00 pum 00 pm. {140 pom #00 pan ofi00 p.m *1:00 pam 4:20 porn #:00 pom 30:00 p.m. 11:20 pom. 11:00 p.m, Lia" pam atimited, ¢Sleeper. All others leva _~- post DIRT SMOKB CINDERS We have the Paul Lawrence Dunbar books on sale at this office ‘and all the leading colored news- papers —tThe Forum. Dr. S.A. WARE, PUYSICIANS AND SURGEONS. OFFICE—615% E. Washington St. HOURS: 10 a, m, to 12 m. 2p, m, to 4 p.m. 7D. m, to 9 ‘Telephone: (old), Otice; 3329. We SO Res, 110618 Calls promptly made. FURNISHED ROOMS — First class accommodations; _ modern conveniences. 1103% E, Washing- ton street. Mrs. Jessie Ballinger, Prop. LOCAL NEWS. Rev. and Mrs. A. W. Williams, Mrs. Jennie King, Mrs. Underwood and Miss Goins, Rev. E. C. Cole et al. have returned from the Na- tional Baptist convention at Pitts- burg, Pa. FIRST CLASS upholstering and general furniture repairing. James B. Bondman, 2020 E. Kansas street, New phone 420. Mr. Geo. J. Beafd has been ap- pointed Grand District Deputy for the Elks for the southern division of Illinois by Grand Exalted Ruler Page of Memphis, Tenn. ‘There are fifteen waiters at the new Leland hotel. ‘The next session of the National Negro Business League will be held in Chicago, U. S. A. The next biennial session of the Supreme Lodge and U. R., K. of P., will be held in Baltimore, 1913. The next session of the Wood River Baptist Association will be held at Peoria at the Mt. Zion ehureh. Remember our office is 522% E. Adams street, Room 4, Mrs. L. EB. Barksdale, Beauty Culturist, Hairdressing, Chirop- odist, Scalp Treatment, Physical Culture, Hair Straightening, Bust Development. Real Afro-American hair for sale at reasonable prices. Call or address 1703 So. 17th St. Dr, ©. H, Jones has accepted a position with the International Harvester Co. FOR RENT: 4-Room house, 1928 E. Stuart St. Apply to J. P. Roberts’ Shoe Store, 1707 B. Cap- itol Ave. Old Phone 3914. Office Rhone Residence Phone 2822 2819—R 8 A. Morris Williams Attorney at Law WILLIAMS’ BLDG. lth and Washington Sts. Springfield, - Illinois. 60 YEARS’ | EXPERIENCE SS ae ‘Trace Manns DEsiGns. CopyniahTs &c. afhagsanttsarevin ta tcervbecron ah Uta Sonbaerel ANN cata acts abe throug hone Co. Scene onpiTacaia ehiper shares in ake Scientific American, A Dantaometyaneratnd woany. Ysrzet cain tt tanita’ pt Gad bral newedgsore HNN & Co 20te-mom. New York § Go,s5t2roeten, New Or }Yie—e—i—eeE—i~i~i~iE>=~= We surely can please you with a Fall Hat, for we certainly have the smartest styles, because the Best Dressers come here for their Hats. We have such a variety of pretty colors in plain and mixed, smooth or rough Hats, imported or domestic manufac- ture. Won't you come in and try the different shapes? It’s the only way to choose a becoming Hat. Knox Hats $5.00 Stetson Hats $3.50 to $10.00 Velour Hats $6.00, $8.00 and $1000 Trimble Hats $3.00 and $3.50 Hatter and Haberdasher 204 So. Sixth Mt. oe Our | . Are now ready for vour inspection | FM. Legg Shoe Co. : 125 West Side Square Springfield, Ill. Another Low Rate on the Forum Beginning Aug. 10, to September 30 The Forum, Une Year For $1.25 No Credit. Cash With Your Name We Are Determined To Raise Our Subscription List 1,500 More Before November. ‘The plan offered by which a sub- stantial daily paper could be run in Kentucky by one G. W. Shef- fell, is the most feasible we have ever before heard of. Let it be done, Mr. A. W. Naylor has left again for an extended trip east. Call at Mrs. A. Belle’s, 209-211 Harrison street, Peoria, Til, Fur- nished rooms. Big Day at Irwin’s Park. A large crowd was out Friday to celebrate the Emancipation celebration at Irwin’s park. Com- plete account in next issue. LEGAL Charles S. Gibbs, Complainant's Solicitor. State of Illinois, Sangamon County— ‘88. 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 Is. sued out of said court against said de- fendant returnable on the first Mon- day of September next, 1911, as is by law required, Now, unless you, the said Danfel Weldon, shall be and appear before the Sangamon County Circuit Court, on the first day of the next term there- of, to be holden at the Court House, in the City of Springfield, on the first Monday of September, A. D. 1911, and plead, answer or demur to said com- pleinant’s Lill of compleint, 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. 8. T. JONES, Clerk. ; Bell Phone 635 Prompt Delivery | J. W. SLAUGHTERS : . . ‘ ; i . and | Tailoring Establishment we A full line of seasonable Woolens always on hand Suits and Overcoats Tailored to your own taste : | From $15.00 Up. 4 and Workmanship Guaranteed. vench Dry and Steam Cleaning. Repairing and Alterations of All Kinds. Special Attention given to Ladies’ Work. | | 109 SOUTH FOURTH ST. - SPRINGFIELD, 4 * ILLINOIs | | : eee ws Se) Oe S Solicitor. State of Iilinois, Sangamon County— "88. Circuit Court, September term, A. D. 1911, Rector Hutard ve. Marguritti Eub- bard, in. chancery. Affidavit of the unknown residence of Marguritt! Hubbard, defendant above named, having been filcd 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 com- pleint in seid court, in the chancery side thereof, on the 2nd day of August, A. D. 1911, and that a sum- mons 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 Margur- itti Hubbard, shall be and appear be- fore 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 Spring- field, on the first Monday of Septem: ‘ber, 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 de- ere entered against you, according to the prayer of said bill. S. T. JONES, Clerk. A. A. HARLOW THE TAILOR 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. WORK CALLED FOR AND DELIVERED Prompt attention given to all work. SATISFACTION GUARANTEED. Old Tel. 4346 Cor. IIth & Washington Sts. Travel is Pertection Under 1, T. Block Protection : at Springfield, 1. Sept. 29 to Oct. 7, 1911 Illinois Traction System (McKinley Lines) Special Service in and out of Springfield FAST FREQUENT TRAINS RT he re able wt pens Meee YOU CAN VISIT THE FAIR OVER THE TRACTION The Automatic Electric Block Signals A. E. Dunbar's Books are on sale at THE FORUM Office is to be issued in Oct., 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 Memorial Work seen by Tonsorialists Davis; Chair No. 2, S. P. Webb Chair No. 4, Prof. G. A. B. Specialty of Hair Cutting, Sh and Facial Massage and B Hot and Cold Baths Anthropodist H. B. Stone, Fancy Sewing Rogers 7th Street Guaranteed Reasonable 822 Bell Phone 2150 Dr. N. PHYSIC Special Attention Child N. W. SPRINGFIELD If it is Tonsorial Wear Tonsor Chair No. 1, John Davis; Chair No. 2 Grady; Chair No. 4, We make a Specialty of Hair or Hand Facial Mass Hot and C E. H. Mitchell, Chiropodist 821 E. Washington St. For Plain and Fancy Sewing SEE Mrs' E. L. Rogers DONE AT 505 South 17th Street Satisfaction Guaranteed Charges Reasonable Old Tel. 4622 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. It pays to advertise in The Forum Boost home industry. ```markdown ``` A. H. York see the Line of Specialists A. S. P. Webster; Chair No. 3, J. W. Prof. G. A. Barksdale. Cutting, Shampooing, Electrical massage and Bleaching Old Baths. H. B. Stone, Shoe Shining Artist Springfield, Ill. Bell Phone 2156 Office Hours 9 to 12 A. M. 2 to 5 P. M. 7 to 9 P. M. Dr. N. B. FORD PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Special Attention Given Diseases of Women, Children and General Surgery Roo 1 N. W. Cor. 7th and Adams Sts. SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS Out of town subscribers are being sent their bills. Please remit at once. P. B. B. DANVILLE, ILL.. BUSINESS COLUMN BEELER Transfer and Storage Storage, Express, Moving and Packing 218 West Main Street DANVILLE, ILL. WILL H. BEELER Prop. BAPTIST SCHOOL OF HIGH IDEALS BAPTIST SCHOOL OF HIGH IDEALS Academy In Jacksonville Has Many Helpful Features. MECCA FOR WINTER TOURISTS Under the Able and Effective Leadership of President N. W. Collier the Institution Has Steadily Grown In Influence and Usefulness—Denominational Lines May Be Eliminated. By GEORGE FRANCIS KING. Jacksonville, Fla.—The Florida Baptist academy is a splendid dite to the energy and thriftiness of Afro-Americans. The growth of the institution, with its plant and equipment, which is conservatively estimated at $75,000, is largely due to the exceptional qualifications of its honored president, Professor N. W. Collier. By diligence and strict attention to the many duties which devolve upon him as the directing head of the school Mr. Collier has won many friends for the school. The school is fortunate in being located in a picturesque section of the city. As Florida may justly be called the gateway to the tourist section of the south, any number of prominent educators and travelers from the north visit the academy on their annual pilgrimages to this section during the winter season. The remarkable progress of the school has elicited the highest commendation from those visiting it, from ex-President Roosevelt down to the careworn veteran of the civil war from the north. People who are prominent in the educational realm admit that this work is absolutely imperative to conserve the forces of the young people, especially in Florida, if they are to become citizens of the highest ideals. The atmosphere within a radius of a mile of the academy reminds one of being near an educational movement effectively molding lives for an erand through life that does not blight. M. E. B. The activity of the student body, actuated by the strong Christian environment and principles, the basis of work of renown, is forcefully evidenced in the life of Jacksonville. The graduates engaged in professions, commerce and trades are highly successful and are conspicuous in their respective communities because of their character for good and thorough preparation for a life of productive work. The broadness of the president is exemplified in the faculty being members of various denominations and the student body being the same. Plans are now being carefully considered where the scope of the school will be such that the denominational phase, as it is believed by some to be only for those of the Baptist inclination, will interest people of all denominations. It is now largely upon this scale. Because of such ennobling ideas permeating the entire faculty and officiliary and the high standard of proficiency of those identified with the academy the growth has been so steady and assuring of the need of such a movement in Florida that these exigencies require a large brick building at once. Phones 955 Residence 2236 Main Street LLE, ILL. LINCOLN, ILL. By Lucile L. Duke. Rev. H. Lachey departed Wednesday afternoon to attend the annual conference of the A. M. E. church which convenes at East St. Louis. Rev. D. M. Cole of Streator, Ill., formerly of Lincoln, spent Tuesday in Lincoln calling on friends. Rev. Cole was on his way to East St. Louis to attend the conference. Mrs. Hattie Brummell arrived home on Wednesday afternoon from a two weeks' visit in Chicago. The many friends of Robert Ellis are glad to know of his success, and we hope that Robert will hereafter follow his early training. Mr. Wm. Dyer, superintendent of Allen chapel, A. M. E. Sunday school, has planned to have an orchestra in the opening services of his school. Mrs. Alfred Dyer arrived home the first of the week from a delightful visit in Terre Haute, Ind. Mrs. Wm. Starkes of E. Broadway is visiting her mother, Mrs. Hazelwood, at Peoria. The fourth and last quarterly conference for this conference year was held at Allen chapel Monday evening, Sept. 18. A Beautiful Home Wedding Wednesday evening at 8:30 the wedding bells rang joyously at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Rouse on N. Sangamon street, when Miss Cornelius Bibbs and Mr. Joseph Foster were happily joined in wedlock. The couple were unattended. Promptly at 8:30 the bride came in the front parlor on the arm of her aflancee, standing in the center of the room, the Rev. Mr. Goins performing the ceremony. The bride wore a gown of pale blue messlin trimmed in white silk lace and beads, and carried a bridal bouquet of roses, while the groom was attired in the conventional black. Following the ceremony a reception was given to the one hundred invited guests. Those from out of town were: Mr. and Mrs. Robinson of Atlanta, Mr. and Mrs. Browder, Springfield; Mrs. Moot- Ladies! Save Money and Keep in Style by Reading Call's Magazine and Using Call Patterns McCall's Magazine will help you dress stylish and expense by keeping you posted on the latest fashions in the New Fashion Designs in each issue. Also valuable information includes timeless and perennial must-haves, 50c a year, including a free pattern. Submit your design for free sample send McCALL'S MAGAZINE McCall's Magazine will help you dress stylishly and manage your expense by keeping you posted on the latest fashions in clothing 10 New Fashion Designs in each issue. Also valuable information on all home and perishable items 500 a year, including a free pattern. Subscribe today or send for free sample copy. 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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, Sec'y. Charles Young Lodge No. 103, H. B. P. O. E. Meets every first and third Tuesday at Masonic Hall, 119 North St. A. Bender, Exalted Ruler. J. W. GRADY, Sec'y. Lincoln Monument Lodge No. 1, G. U. O. O. F. Meets every first and third Tuesday at Thirteenth and Madison Sts. GEO. ROLLINS, N. G. A. BENDER, Secretary. Meets every first and third Monday at Masonic Hall, 119 North Eighth St. F. H. HART, C. M. THOMAS WARRICK, C. S. U. B. F. Meets every second and fourth Tuesday at Masonic Hall, 119 N. Eighth St. BENJ. LUCAS, W. M. E. T. GORUM, W. Sec'y. Capitol City No. 12, K. of P. Meets at Masonic Hall, 119 N. Eighth St. every 1st and 3rd Day. E. L. ROOGES, C. C. J. Harold White, K. of R. S. 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 We Grew Our Hair, Now Let Us Grow Tours With When we first began our wonders ties, all lengths, and all conditions of bald places of the head, many person was possible; but we have grown the success. The proof of the value of o and largely by persons whose own further fact that they have very fry sell their goods (saying that "theirs ferred to "PORO." We advise you to oldest and best of its kind). See tha not genuine without it. Prepared o "Poro College," 3100 Pine St., St. Louis BEWARE OF 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. For Treatment, Call or Address MRS. M. E Bell Phone 3848. A NEW PIAN BY THE FORUM Any Price--Any Terms made known Easy Weekly o Special ||Inducements First to Come will be First 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 Just Opened MRS. A. M. POPE. Four years ago my hair was only a finger length, and my temples were bald half way up my head. 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. 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. Litany and Woman's Guild, every Wednesday at 8. There will be no services on Sunday night during the Lenten season. American Cleaners 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 3683 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 Druggists Springfield, Illinois sul work of growing all kinds, all quali- f hair, even to the growing of hair on was scorned the idea that such a thing he hair for hundreds, rapidly achieving our work is that we are being imitated hair we have actually grown, and the frequently mentioned us when trying to is the same" or "just as good") or re- use only "PORO" Hair Grower (the at the name "PORO" is on every box; only by MRS. A. M. POPE-TURNBO, S. Mo. IMITATIONS. NO FOR SALE Style you Wish on Application Monthly Payments to Churches or Lodges to be Given Consideration SEE OLD PHONE 1963 MRS. L. L. ROBERTS. Four years ago my hair just covered my shoulders. 922 8. Sixteenth St.