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THE News by Correspondents Gathered by The Forum's Live Force of Special Correspondents VOL. 10. NO. 46 News by C Gathered by The Forum's Live JACKSONVILLE (By Nellie Early) Miss Jessie Waffull has returned from a two weeks visit in Chicago with her brother. Mr. Finney of Cairo, was present at the Civic League meeting at the A. M. E. church September 22nd. Clarence Nasby is attending College in Sedalia, Mo. Among the sick are; Mrs. S. Hobbs, Miss N. Johnson, a little child of Mrs. Ollie Blue, Mrs. Ed Harmon, and Miss Jessie Allen. B. Shropshire of Hannibal, Mo., visited his sister, and attended the State Fair, at Springfield. One of the greatest attractions and entertainments ever held in our city was the "Garden of Eden." The affair was conducted the entire week, and was a great success. This special program was for the benefit of the A. M. E. church. A. Williams, of Lexington, Tenn., is visiting his sister Mrs. Ed. Harmon. Carl King of Decatur visited his parents her Sept. 20. Miss Rheuben Hyatt and son, Herbert returned from Kentucky much improved. Miss Ardella McGery visited in Springfield lately. Miss Dora Waffull has accepted a position as school teacher in Carso, Mo. Her many friends wish her much success. Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Blue of Hannibal, attended the funeral of Bessie Burl, Sept. 21. Suitral Martin returned from Louisiana, Mo., where he visited his grandparents. Mrs. Marian Thomas of St. Louis, visited relatives in the city. Mrs. Frank Taylor attended the State Fair at Springfield. Miss Waffull was a Pittsfield visitor lately. Mrs. Birberge of Pittsfield, was the guest of her sister Mrs. Rollins a few days ago. Mrs. Peter Dealy has returned from Chicago, and will spend the winter here. The funeral of little Bessie Burl was held Sept. 21, at the McCabe church Rev. Holland officiated. Interment was in East Cemetary. Notice for sale at 1224 South Adams St., the Freeman, the Chicago Defender, the New York Age, the Boston Guardian, the Crisis and the Forum. (Single Copy, 5c. 6 Months, 80c) SPRINGFIELD AND PEORIA, ILLINOIS, SATURDAY, SEPT. 26,1914. ($1.50 per Year in Advance Published Weekly in Springfield and Peoria Historical Society State House Single Copy, 5c. 6 Months, 80c) Published Correspondents Force of Special Correspondents FOWLER NEWS (BY MISS BBRTHA SCOTT) The Fowler public school opened Monday with Miss Rowbotham as primary teacher and Mr. Viar as principal. J. C. Yeargain and wife visited Sunday with Paloma friends. A. C. Scott has been under the care of the physician for three weeks but is better now. We have had several good rains recently which have been very beneficial to growing crops as well as afforded a more plentiful supply of water. Mr. A. Corn called at the home of A. C. Scott one afternoon recently. Miss Julia Robertson was up town one day with pears for sale. The U. B. Sunday School picnic was held in Sam Meyers Woods, Sept. 1. The picnic proved a success in spite of inclement weather as everyone present enjoyed the afternoon. Miss Erma Miller who has been employed at Mendon has been at home for two weeks. Arthur Schroeder spent Sunday with his grandparents in town. Rev. Wilfong the former pastor of the U. B. church expects to leave for their home at Miltageville soon. Our grocery man ate dinner recently at the home of Robert Tilbert. Frank Mittleburg and wife accompanied by J. R. Wilkens and wife enjoyed an auto trip to Galesburg recently. Mrs. S. O. Smith visited at the home of her brother one Sunday afternoon, Mrs. Nellie Schroeder drove to Fred Schroeders recently and got some Alberta peaches for canning purposes. Fred Miller of near Mendon called one evening at the home of A. C. Scott and family. Several have been at work remodeling the Horn school house. Mrs. W. S. Smith assisted Mrs. Effa Foltz serve supper at her home in honor of several guests visiting at the R. M. Stahl home. Sam Greenly living near Thayer station was seen at the leading store in Mendon. Mrs. Ethel Long came from Galesburg Sunday to visit. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hogmeyer and daughters, Aleen and Leta spent Sunday at Coatsburg. Sometime ago Miss Fannie Scott of Galesburg wrote an edition entitled "The Old Homestead" which she had set to music and published by a New York Music Publishing Co. She has now received the copyrights which will be put on sale at several music houses. Hilander Nelson had the misfortune to cut one of his limbs while cutting corn. Lowis Seckmay has been cutting corn for J. C. Yeargain with homefolks. The Raliegh man was throughout this vicinity last week. FORUM Be Ye Doers and not Sayers only. SPRINGFIELD AND PEORIA, ILLINOIS, SATU Weekly in Spring Miss Addie Wilkens of Quincy spent several days with homefolks recently. We understand that George S Wilkens has purchased the house and lot at the east end of town formerly owned by Mr. and Mrs. Baker. The price of sugar seems to make a necessity for some fruit to be put into the cans unsweetened. But, O, sad looks if the price continues to rise instead of lower. The funeral of the late Fred Disselhorst was held at the Lutheran church Sunday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Aneals and family were visitors at her parents Mr. and Mrs. Bittle. Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Yeargain visited at the Anderson home Sunday. Mrs. Kellis Baker and her adopted daughter of Davenport, visited several days at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ace Corn. Preaching services were held Sunday morning and evening at the U. B. Church. Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Smith very pleasantly entertained the following guests at their home Sunday; Mose Wilkens, Mrs. Ace Corn, Rev. Robertson, Mrs. Kellis Baker, Zephyr Baker, Bertha and Grace Scott. Durining the afternoon refreshments consisting of melon lemonade and wafers were served. Mr. and Mrs. A. Miller and family motored to Quincy Sunday, where they were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Morgan. FAITH'S SUPREMACY I opened wide the portals of my heart, Love's coming to forestall: Then sat me down, a little way apart Content withall. Love's coming to forestall: Then sat me down, a little way apart Content withall. Hope, peeping through, beheld the speeding day, And ventured through. In vain I called, her footsteps to allay, As on she flew. Then, turning back, I saw within my heart Fear crouching low. "I always come," he said, "when hope departs. Law plans it so." "Nay, if you come, I go," I cried and fled Until I spied Faith standing so serene and glad, My steps to guide, Gently she turned my feet and led me back so calmly home; And, lo! there Love and Hope in waiting sat. And Fear had gone. —Anna L. Derschell in Nautilus turned my feet and led back so calmly home; are Love and Hope in sat. had gone. A L. Derschell in Nautilus he is now he Club. Ever and above b favored with she is now, He is high places of the WEEKLY POEMS (For your Reflection) All hail the Power of Jesus' name Let Angels Prostrate fall; Bring forth the royal diadem And crown Him Lord of all. VERSES FROM THE BIBLE—ISAIAH. "Who is this that cometh from Edom, with dyed garments from Bozrah? This that is glorious in his apparel, traveling in the greatness of his strength? I that speak in righteousness, mighty to save." --- The Political Horizon State, Congressional and County Campaigns to Become Immediately Active Roosevelt Here Last Thursday Evening Shermam Makes Great Speech at The campaign for the November election will soon wax warm. This election is very important and the result will be watched with great anxiety. At the State Convention last week at Peorsa a great demonstration was had. Senator Borah, of Idaho, made the key note speeah for this campaign and prefaced the battle for 1916. He was hailed as the republican candidate for President. Some talk of Sherman for President is also audible. The speech of Senator Borah, from a repuplican standpoint and from all angles, was one of the greatest since 1896 when the woods rang with eloquence from Maine to California. Sherman also made one of the greatest speeches of the occasion. The republicans are starting out to win in this election on their merits, they say, and on the demerits of their opponents. It seems as though the progressives will be passive in this campaign or election. The people seem indifferent and uncertain as to the real need of a third party. In this congressional district L. E. Wheeler is going up against odds, but Wheeler is a campaigner and may make Graham's "cohorts reel before his indomitable courage." In the County the fight will be fierce also. Butler and Lyon seem to be good winners but their op-ponents are well known and popular. The hardest fight will probably be that of Sheriff of this county, Dr. J. A. Wheeler vs. Sam Metcalf. Dr. Wheeler is well known. There is going to be a hard fight for County Judge and for every office. The democrats have nominated a ticket which is not so easy to defeat So it behooves the candidates to begin now and set their houses aright. In Logan, Peoria, Macon, Vermillion, St. Clair, Knox and Champaign Counties where the fight is known to be hard and the results uncertin the Forum will be on the firing line and help the cause out. 28th Senatorial District, Counties of Logan, DeWitt and Macon Attorney S. T. Clanton is the right man for the position he is now holding as Chairman of the Colored Republican Club. Every transaction during the primaries was open and above board. Never before has Decatur been more favored with a cleaner and more conscientious man than she is now, in the person of S. T. Clanton. He is highly respected in all of the courts and official places of the city and both white and colored men say that they believe him to be a man of intelligence and integrity. In a very recent conversation with Mr. Clanton he emphasized the fact that his first effort and influence are to be put in execution for the people and the class that represents the toiling masses of the people. The said few then that the many unfavorable things are heaped upon the heads of the many are unjust and if there is anything in politicts, he will correct this unjust hardship. Because I believe in the young Negro. Yes, I believe in his accomplishments and capabilities. I am willing and will do all I can to ameliorate the unjust condition that may be apparent in our county that tends to impede the progress of the race and especially the young men who are fighting under odds. As a friend of the people of Decatur I suggest that you rally around this young man of character and give him your support. ATTORNEY S. T. CLANTON. 20 Cents per Month) DR. MARY WARING NAMED BY DUNNE As Successor to Mrs. Joergen Dahl on Negro Freedom Semi-Centennial Commission. Dr. Mary F. Waring, 4529 Vincennes avenue, Chicago, was yesterday appointed by Gov. Dunne a member of the state commission to arrange for the fiftieth anniversary of negro freedom in the United States. Dr. Waring succeeds Mrs. Susan Dana Joergen-Dahl of this city, resigned on account of illness. Illinois State Register Dr. Waring is well known in this city, and her many friends everywhere feel that she is well fitted for the work of the commission. We are all sorry to hear of Mrs. Joergen-Dahl's illness and wish her a speedy recovery. BRAVE SOLDIERS Mr. R. Vires is back, he didn't go to Germany to fight them Germans—we thought Vires, as well as he likes to live, had better sense than to go up against "Marse William's" stone wall—you colored people had better come on back here, "them" Germans will kill you like an April rain falling. Gus Motley is back too; he only went to Chicago and not to Leige. France is an "awful" fine place but we are "moughty" "feered" "them" Germans, ox like, are going right on over Paris—Even Marcellus Polk of Decatur is a little "feered. Polk is said to be a very brave man, not a K. of P., but a soldier—they say the only thing that keeps Polk from landing on the Germans is getting across the Atlantic ocean—he is "skeeree" of water—though a baptist in religious denomination—We understand, Col. Hopkins of Peoria will go if Frank Watson and Jas. Finch will join his company. Fred Rush of Bloomington can't keep Warren Moore from organizing a company. "Race Horse" Charlie of Jacksonville is gone. STATE FAIR NEWS Major Ford's Headquarters for the Half Century Anniversary of Negro Freedom is just opposite, South of the Exposition building, where the major has been busy distributing literature and imparting other information appertaining to the Celebration. CAPTIAN WILLIAMS OF METROPOLIS HONORED Capt. Williams, of Co. M. of Metropolis of the I. N. G. has the distinction and the honor to be head of the Plainclothes State Fair policemen. Capt. Williams is not only a good soldier and officer in the National Guard, but shows executive abilities as head of the department of plain clothes officers. He makes good at everything to which he is a assigned. You can't beat Pruitt for county superintendent of schools his work is a good record and a splendid testimonial. Sherman's vote received shows that the people are nireb of so much "noise only" at Washington D. C. THE FORUM. Rogers & Osby, Publishers. Published every Saturday at 819 1-2 E. Washington street, Springfield, Ill. 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SATURDAY, SEPT. 26, 1914 Virgil Motley, now of big Chicago, was in the city this week—Virgil is some "kid." Has Gus Motley gone to Germany? To High School "kids": How far is the sun from the earth, and how do you know? Is the Darwinian Theory gaining or losing adherents or believers. Mr. Henry Farmer, of Peoria was in attendance at the democratic State Convention and the State Fair. Peoria is "some town" but these fellows will come to "our State Fair." My goodness! we don't know how many of you fellows were at the fair. If you don't see your name in the Forum, don't get "mad" so easy, the next fair, come around and register at our office. If these men whom the people elect are "reactionary," and unfit, then the people are "reactionary" and unfit. We shall not let up on the laxity and the weakness in our pulpits, there must be able men in the pulpits, men able to, and fit to teach the people somethntng before any tangible good can be realized from this source. This is axiomatic. The average parent teaches his child nothing. "I am the rose of Sharon, and the lily of the valleys."—Solomon. If you Allies don't hurry up and whip "them" Germans, we will come over and whip you—Who is going to pay $1.00 for common brooms and 50c for sugar, per lb? The Nego, or colored soldiers are making good in Paris, also a good record. The colored race of America, it must be remembered, have an inalienable right to this country and her institutions. Some people seem to think that the colored people are here by the tolerance of the white races, but disabuse your mind of such erroneousness; the Colored race has more claim and a better claim to this land than any foreigner, naturalized or born. The Colored race helped to make this country and before he will surrender one iota of his rights every sable ```markdown ``` son of them, or rather, every one of Negro descent, will ultimately die. The Negro will come into his own, and his own will receive him or the nation will be overthrown. We have allies and like the burning bush, they are not consumed. Why don't Raymond Robins tell of the great virtues and the promising future of his party and not take up all the newspaper space "airing" the vices of the other parties? We are tired of hearing it; the people have great admiration for Theodore Roosevelt; Mr. Roosevelt is a brainy man; they followed him bravely before and were he reconiled with and on the Republican ticket, all the forces now extant and latent could not keep him down, but the people are not going to quit their old standard bearer, the Republican party, for every shadow that looms up. What is Robbins, but a rich man who came up from obscurity? Roger Sullivan or Sherman is probably just as reliable as Mr. Robbins, who may not be a "reactionary" or a millionaire, but who is nevertheless, a radical bordering on anarchy. The Illinois State Fair will produce cold weather—You can't stop it—It matters not when you have the fair. A whole lot of you fellows do not seem to know that a straight line is the nearest route from one point to another, but it is. An Excerpt from Dr. Washington's Annual Address "Let your success thoroughly eclipse your short-comings. We must give the world so much to think and talk about that relates to our constructive work in the direction of progress that people will forget and overlook out failures and short-comings. Instead of giving people opportunity to explain why we failed to build a house; let us build so many houses that the world will forget about the house that we failed to build. One big definite fact in the direction of achievement and construction will go farther in securing rights and removing prejudice than many printed pages of defense and explanation. It is not well for us or our children that we should dwell so much on the defensive, with the negative side of life instead of the positive side. It is not well that our minds should be so continually centered upon our miseries or those who mistreat us. In the future let us emphasize our opportunities more and our difficulties less. Let us talk more about our white friends, and about our white enemies less. We do our children a lasting injustice when we feed them constantly upon the miseries of the race. Let us talk about the man who has got a job, and less about the man without a job. Let our fraternal and secret societies talk less about sickness and death, and more about health and life. Let our societies spend less money in taking care of the sick, and much more in peomoting the health of the race and they will have to spend less on account of sickness and death. Instead of giving the world a chance to discuss the high death rate of the Negro, let us put the world to wondering why the Negro keeps so healthy and strong. Let us make health contageous in every community rather than disease." Note the common sense of his reasoning, BASE BALL At the Thomas & Clarke's Park last Sunday was witnessed a very interesting game. It was not what might be said to have been a fine game from a strictly technical point of view, but it was a good one nevertheless. For eight innings it was hard to discern which team was the superior. For three innings the Giants were ahead and it seemed certain that they would win the game with several runs to spare, but not so, Poston was hit frequently, but the ball was not knocked very far, however, the field work was poor and runs were made often on errors, the T. C.'s making six scores in one single inning. After that it was up and down. For several consecutive innings the score was alternately a tie. At the conclusion of the last of the eighth the game was called on account of darkness as a draw game, and it will be played over tomorrow at the same park. A large crowd was present and very enthusiastic were the spectators. Teams in Tie in an Eight Inning Game An eight inning contest between Thomas & Clarke's squad of ball tossers and the Union Giants resulted Sunday in a tie. The score at the end of the eighth, inning stood 14 to 14. The contest Sunday was to have been the deciding game of the series. The tie necessitates another contest, each team having won each. The score: Union Giants Ford, 3b..... 6 1 1 0 0 1 Cansler, 2b-ss-1f..... 5 2 2 1 4 3 3 F. Wright, lf-rf-p..... 4 2 0 1 0 1 L. Jones, c..... 4 2 2 12 0 0 G. Jones, ss-1f-2b..... 4 3 0 0 0 2 Johnson: 1b..... 5 1 3 7 0 2 Wallace, cf-1f..... 5 1 1 2 0 2 Poston, p-ss..... 4 0 1 1 3 1 Porter, cf..... 4 0 0 0 0 0 Totals..... 43 14 11 24 6 10 Thomas & Clarke Wattling 1b..... 4 1 1 9 1 1 Fisher, ss-3b..... 5 2 2 0 3 1 Walsh, c..... 4 3 1 12 0 1 Burns, lf..... 3 1 1 1 0 o Spoontz, 2b..... 5 1 1 1 4 1 Connors, cf..... 5 2 4 0 0 0 Rieschner..... 5 1 1 0 0 0 Hood, p..... 5 1 1 0 1 3 Pitt, p..... 2 1 0 0 0 0 Totals..... 39 14 15 24 12 9 The score by innings Union Gianfs..... 0 3 3 0 2 2 4 0-14 T. & C..... 0 0 6 2 5 0 1 0-14 Bury: Stolen bases--Jones, Fisher, Walsh and Pitt. Three base hit--Goldsmith, Fisher and Goldsmith. Struck out--by Hey Poston 10; by Wright 1. Bases on off Pitt 2; off Poston 2: off Wright 2. Fisher to Shontz to Wattling; Goldsmith Valsh. Hits--off Hood 7 in five innings. Burns. Wild uitches--Hood and Pitt, Valsh and Jones. R STATE TREASURY Summary: Stolen bases--Jones, Fisher, Walsh, Wright, Kreshner and Pitt. Three base hit--Goldsmith. Home runs--Fisher and Goldsmith. Struck out--by Hood 6; by Pitt 4; by Poston 10; by Wright 1. Bases on balls--off Hood 2; off Pitt 2; off Poston 2: off Wright 2. Double plays--Fisher to Shontz to Wattling; Goldsmith to Wattling to Walsh. Hitts--off Hood 7 in five innings. Hit by pitcher--Burns. Wild nitches--Hood and Pitt. Passed balls--Walsh and Jones. FOR STATE TREASURER M. J. H. d Quisenberry for the Legish selection of Mr. Clifford Quisenberry Clifford Quisenberry for the Legislature In the selection of Mr. Clifford Quisenberry as one of the candidates of the lower house, the people chose a man who has a good reputation. A man who stands well with his constituents and a man in whom there is implicit confidence reposed. Mr. Quisenberry is now County Treasurer of Logan County and no man in Lincoln has aught to say against him. He comes highly endorsed by the colored people. 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Main St. DECATUR, ILL When in Decatur AND DESIRE A NICE CLEN ROOM CALL AT MRS. WINNS Four blocks from the Transfer Station 471 Greenwood Avenue Vote For Andrew Russel FOR State Treasurer A man for all the people. A true, staunch republican SUPPLEMENT TO THE FORUM DECATUR (By Special Staff Correspondents) Thos. Turner has purchased a dog, a full blooded pointer. Look out ye birds. Miss Louella McReynolds and sister visited the fair at the capito this week. Attorney Clanton is developing into a great soloist. We apprised you of the fact we have opened a branch office in Decatur for the Forum where you may leave news as well as your money for the paper if you are anxious to make the Decatur page a success and also make it newsy help do so. Our office is located at 124 east Wood street. Miss Madeline 'Calendar will have for Montgomery, Alabama, on the 27th of September, there to b gin hes work as a teacher. E. L. Rogers was in the city Thursday on business. Jesse Johnson, formerly of St. Lous, Mo., is back home again. Forest Gary is in Chicago. He will probably return to Ottawa shortly. Arthur Johnsod returned home last Friday evening as suddenly and unexpectedly as he left. He will remain this time in all probability. Andrew Owens was slightly indisposhd the first of this week. Mrs. Effie Hurley and Clarabel Redmon are expected home at any time. Mrs. Ora Thompson has returned home after an extensive trip. Mrs. Nesbit of 511 south Green wood avenue is in St. Louis visiting. It's seldom that you get such good home cookidg as is to be had at 'The Lodge' delecatessen, one enjoys themselves immensely. The regular Thursday night dance will be given at the Elks Hall. Rick's orchestra will play and another Good time is in prospect. The Grand Lodge of the Masons will convene in this city next month. Further particulars will be given in next weeks' paper. St. Peers A. M. E church gave a three days bazaar this week in the basement of their church. It was successful from beginning to end in every particular. Prizes were awarded to those bringing in the largest amount of money on cards that was recently distributed to church members. Over $75 was taken in. Rev. H. W. Jameison leaves for Jacksonville next Wednesday to attend the annual conference. Dwight L. Clanton leaves for Huntingdon, Ala.. Moddap September 28, 1914. He will enter the University there to begin the study of dentistry. We wish him much success. E. L. Ricks is a student at Milken University. He is taking the arts course. Miss Fay Price is extremely ill at her home on north Monroe street. William Nickens is yet out of the city. Miss Sylvia Lawrence is back home again. She reports that Mrs. Moss of Champaign, who was found dead, had no wounds on or near her when she was found. Her death was in all probability due to heart failure. E. R. BROWN 218 West Main St. Tonsorial Parlor Five Pool Tables Cigars Furnished Rooms up-stairs Rumor damaging to the reputation of a person often return to their authors like a boomerang to the thrower. Anyone that delights in the downfall of another and assists in the ruining of that person's reputation will always live to suffer. That "the words of a tale bearer are as wounds," is awfully true. But the tale bearer is always wounded for having wounded another. This has been true since time began and it will be so to eternity. Roy Pryor and wife have moved from their former home on Franklin street down to Oklahoma. El sworth Dansby has moved down on south Boyd street. Clifford Quisenberry for the legislature. There is to finer man. The voters of Decatur will find out that Mr. Quisenberry is a man of the best type. You have a chance now to elect J. H. McCoy for Judge. Do it. Wm. B. McKinley back in congress will be a benefit to us all. Decatur is making a good business showing. In this paper are most of the business and professional persons of Decatur, we are expecting more to follow. The young people enjoyed a dance at the Ekshih Thursday evening. Attend church Sunday. Services every Sunday at St. Peters A. M. E. Church and Antioch Baptist Church. Sunday schools invite you to come and bring your children. Leave news for the Decatur page at 124 Wood street. Hae Sing'eton has a beautiful touring car. The campaign has begun in full swing. A vote for McKinley for congress is a profitable vote. Vote for John H. McCoy for County Judge. Decatur voters will do well to vote for such men as Cufford Quisenberry of Lincoln for the legislature. The colored people of Lincoln sperk in the very highest terms of Mr. Quisenberry. He is a fine man. Judge Whitfield is preeiding over the Logan County Court. Walter Young who has been away for almost a year has returned home to remain indefinitely. Herbert Hurley and wife late ly of Machinac, Mich., have returned home for the winter. Miss Esther Brown, Nettie and Setlla Walters were State Fair isitors Thursday. The Right Rev. Dr. Heard, Bishop of the districts in western Africa will be here Sunday Sept. 27. The Misses Prudence and Mildred Sheen were Lincoln visitors Thursday. The Corn Carnival will begin here next week. Come on over all you Springtowners and have a rousing good time. Miss Ruth Johnson entertained with three tables of whist Wednesday evening. Groceries and Meats! Get the habit of trading at the only Colored Grocery in Decatur WHY? 1st. Because business enterprises establish the merits and standards of a race of people. 2nd. Because his stock is complete and his goods are equal in quality to any other and he gives you your money's worth. 3rd. This method is the only one to make employment for our boys and girls when educated. 4th. Courteous and obliging treatment to all impartially. FRESH PRODUCE DAILY NICKENS, Prop. 169 W. Are Better Than You Though Best. WHAT? Tailor-Made S d look at our New Fall and Winter S WHEN? NOW. WHERE? WILLIAMS', The Practical 248 West Main Street ing, Pressing and Repairing. Best W west Prices. Patronize the Patronize CATUR FORU Office: 124 East Wood Leave your News with T. CLANTO A. L. NICKENS, Prop. 169 W. Decatur A Little Better Than You Thought was Best. WHAT? A Tailor-Made Suit Call and look at our New Fall and Winter Samples. WHEN? NOW. WHERE? At WILLIAMS', The Practical Tailor 248 West Main Street Cleaning, Pressing and Repairing. Best Work. Lowest Prices. Patronize the Patronizer. Bell Tell. 3931 re and pay your Forum bill and get Call here and pay your Forum bill and get receipt 19th Congressional District William B. McKi Hon. William B. McKinley Champaign, III. Mr. McKinley's record is one of admiration and endorsement. No one should fail to support McKinley. Will be sent to any address in the United States FROM October 15 th For one Year for $1.00 GET IN ON THE GROUND FLOOR Office 124 E. Wood Advertisements for Foreign Papers Taken Any one desiring to get an ad in the Freeman, the Age or Chicago Defender may do so by calling on or writing E. L. ROGERS, Agent for all Papers 819% EAST, WASHINGTON ST. Bell Tel. 2720 B. M. CHIPPERFIELD FOR Congressman at Large Slightly Used Stoves Good as New at about half price, Cash or Payments M. A. PEABODY DANVILLE The Young Men's Social Club Bureau gave the last of a series of lectures at the Elmwood Baptist church Sept. 14. The church was crowded and the audience contained many white friends. B. Gilmore Lee favored the delighted audience with some selections before the beginning of the lecture. Pres. Jackson made an introductory speech at the beginning of the program and was followed by the pastor who read a passage from David. Rev. Humble also led the singing of a hymn by the choir and nudience. Two splendid readings were given by Miss Minnie Cheatham and Master Amos Liggins. Rev. White of Shiloh Baptist church was to have delivered a lecture on "Humility," but for a reason unknown to the audience he was absent add Chief Advisor W. M. Thompson of the Lecture Bureau delivered it. His discussion of the subject was received in an interested and enthusiastic manner by the audience. After the lecture, the band gave a concert consisting of several beautiful selections. Everyone expressed themselves as extremely well pleased with the entire affair. Refreshments were served and a handsome collection was turned over to the Bureau. Mrs. Carrie Turner entertained a few of her friends Monday evening at her home at a card party. Refreshments we served and all departed reporting a fine time. 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Doyle Secretary of Republican State Central Committee at Peoria who was a conspicuous figue. eantabile. cres. 8va. loco. 8va...loco. THE HOME GIRCLE. Miss Daisy L. Stewart of Tay- lorville, representative of the Fo rum, was a caller at our sanctum Monday Thos, Davis, an old Springfield boy, spent the fair week in the city, J, Rhodes of Bloomington, the man who makes ‘candy out of salt," is in the city. Miss Alice Houstor, ho has been home from school at How- ard University and who was ste. nograpber during the summer for Dr. Jas. E, Hendersoui; has re. turned to Washington. D. C., to resume her studies. Hon, D. J, Knighten of Cook county was a delegate to the Democratic State Convention here last week and the only col. ored delegate at that convention: He was also honored with the chairmanship of his deligation, Miss Edith Scott and sister of Memphis, Tenn., lare guests of Mr: and Mrs, Dan Price of east Capitol avenue. Mrs. Duey Murray of Holden, Mo., have been the guest of Mrs. H. D. Clem for the past weeks, Mrs, @. L. Rogers has return. ed from an extensive visit in Southern Llinois-with her moth- er and other relatives, ‘The recital given by B. Felix Butler was largely attended, Jes. se Mann was awarded the $5.00 gold piece, having sold 76 tickets Mr: Butler deserves high praise for his rendition of the classicst Mrs, Victoria Johnson and Mrs, andrews have returned fafter a pleasant visit in the windy city. Miss Celestine Carter and Mrs. Lytred Carter of Taylorville were the guests of Miss Alice Houston und the Misses G, and K. Osby this week. ° Miss Pearl Baewington is the guest of Mrs. J, B, Osby, Miss Laura Wilson of Garey, Indiana,’spent the week past in ‘the city the guest of her mother and as @ state fair visitor, Chas. Barton and Mrs. Jas. Finch of Peoria were in the city this week, Harry Taylor, formeraly of this city and once an officer and business man but now of Colorado is in the city visiting friends and relation, ‘The new drug store is making a fine hit, Rey, T. L. Smith of Quincy is visiting his wife and daughter in the city, Mr. Woods, the cartoonist, is in the city, WHAT IS SYMPATHY? Well, we will say it is a kind- ly reciprocated feeling: an at- tempt to mend or console or solace, a very gracious motive, this is not exactly how Webster puts it, but in substance the same. It is a compensation which is not of material exis- tence, its value is incalcuable, many a time sympathy will caend a wounded heart or per- turbed soul when gold and sil- ver are worthless, it is cheap but priceless. every one may possess it in abundance. “You have my sympathy,” means to many a soul much at times Many a poor soul has lain down and died for want of mere sympathy, have you murdered anybody by withholding sym- pathy? I came up Washington strect less than 20 days ago and be- hold I saw a boy seated ina ditch on a curbstone where the water pours into the sewer, this was at the hour of 12:30 p. m,, the dinner hour. This boy had a gungie sack on his knee and two small pieces of watermelon in his hands and was eating hungrily and look- ed to be lonely. This was at 11 and Washington streets, I wondered first if this boy had had dinner and then won- dered if he was eating these small pieces of watermelon as dinner, as it (the time of day) was noon, at which time we all eat when we can or may, | reflected and was sorry for this boy, he seemed wearied. Sym- pathy has no color line. This boy wasa white boy and I said you have behind you 2000 continuous years of civilization, and why sitteth you here lonely in this ditch, eating but this melon? Whether you have a penny I know not, but my “heart” yearns for your heart, I am sorry for this boy if this watermelon be but his re- past, and this is sympathy. {£a.] THE CITY OF BIRMINGHAM If any one should doubt that the city of Birmingham, Mla- bama, is a great place they have only to look at the book which the Ledger of that city has just gotten out giving a description of the place with portraits of its leading citizens. We can truthfully say that we did not suppose that there were such a good looking lot of people in the whole South as are here gathered together. Most of them too are lawyers. Why is it that all the handsome men in the community practise law. This is a problem too deep for tears. Tn our own town we have Frank Quinn, Joe Weil. Judge Worth- ington and Judge Irwin all mod- els of manly beauty, saying nothing of Judge Puterbaugh, George Page, Abe Jacobson and Arthur Keithley. The law seems to scour a man up, —Peoria Star. There is Charlie Stubbles, John Daih, Shelton McGrath, ‘‘Bob- bie” Scholes on none of whom there are any ‘flies; yet, too, there are more lawyer bache- lors than any other class of trained “rascals,” maybe, per- haps, because lawyers are ex- perts on getting divorces, We have here and in Decatur some of the most handsome young lawyers you ever saw, but they are not married. The thing to do, if they don’t stop throwing bombs down on our heads, is, have a lawyer take “them” aerial battle ships before the Supreme Court and have them declared unconstitu- tional. That will stop them. YOUR HEALTH IS YOUR OWN. A physician, weary of the con- stan how! about the “high cost of doctoring,”” hit on a truth not sufliciently considered when he reminded the critic that prob- ably 75 per cent of the afflict: ions which doctors are called upon to relieve are acquired through the carelessness of the victim. In other words, about 75 per cent of the physical trou- bles which beset mankind could easily be prevented by a littl prudence and self control. Few of us who have given the subject any thought will dis pute the physician’s conclusion. For we know well enough that although health is one’s most precious possession, it is the subject which the average man or woman gives the least atten- tion. A little care, a little self. denial and a little common sense would save the most of us the heavy doctor bills about which we are prone to kick so hard. Incidentally. the idea of re taining a family physician by the year as a health counsel or doctor of preventive medicine is gaining ground, year by year The people are learning that it is economy in the long run_ to call the doctor BEFORE he is needed, THE CRISIS) The August and September number of the Crisis are on sale at the Brown Hotel, T, R. and J. E, Thompson's, the Forum office and at J. P, Roberts, At Peoria at 1224 south Adams street, and at Lincoln at Nel- son’s News Stand, Broadway and Chicago streets. If you want the Crisis or any other paper delivered, telephone 2720 in Springfield, in Peoria tele- phone 0. K. Baker, New Phone. In the 19th district the people are going to elect McKinley, they are tired of this foolish- ness. Louis FitzHenry of the 17th district was nominated for Congress. Short resolutions containing less than 50 lines will cost 6c per line; 50 lines and over $5.00 and up; card of thanks will cost 50c and up; obituaries will cost $1.00 and up; all announcements of businesses and matter not considered “news” will cost 14¢ a word. Please take notice and govern yourselves accordingly, NOTICE : Send in your adds for State Fair, you who will have rooms to let, will be prepared to board etc., let the out-of-town people know it. They want rooms be- fore they get here. REISCH BREWERY C0. SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS, Keg and Bottle Beer unsur- passed for health and strength. ‘Their Boek Beer has a high repu- tation. Reisch’s Gold Top ranks among the best in the country, Prompt deliveries and ship- ments made. Order direct from the brewery. THE FREEMAN FLATS (Newly Completed) 100 Jackson St.—New phone 2184-B. 223% N. Washington St., Rear, —New phone 2382, Electric Lights, Heat and Baths Peoria, Illinois, Edward Baumann, ©. T. Baumann Baumann Bros. PRESCRIPTION DRUGGISTS (Deutsche Apotheke) Your Patronage Solicited Corner 7th and Washington Sts, We are the largest importers and manufacturers of colored .people’s hair. We guarantee perfect satisfac- tlon or money refunded. This hair is positively superior to any on the mar- ket, and will stand combing and wash- ing the same as your own. We sell hair by the pound; hair nets, toilet articles and straightening combs at wholesale prices. Agents wanted. Send two cent stamp for Illustrated book on hair at once. Humania Hair Co. Dept. 76. 23 Duane St. New York. WE CREDIT EVERYBODY No Cash Down and $1.00 per Week Buys this Steel Range, Guaranteed 5 Years ie n " i mmrmowiosswocnen sone |e : q “ “5 | C | & | hae | = ey ae cot SD Alt is) C=) | Em) NY | | | Se | pane eoactyy ; iE ae Se Lp - We also carry a Complete Line of FURNITURE, RUGS, ETC. Buying in large quantities for our 30 stores enables us to sell at the most reasonable prices on E-Z Payments. Just say “charge it.” We take old Stoves and old Furniture in exchange for new John L. Jones Furniture Co. 620 E. Washington St. Bell Phone 7315 Prompt Service, Day or Night Moderate Charges F, W. ERXLEBEN Funeral Director and Professional Embalmer 1119-1121 South Adams St, Both Phones, Main 1962 Peoria, Ml. AMERICAN CLEANERS, Cleaning, Dyeing and Repairing— All Work Guaranteed—-French Dry Cleaning of Ladies’ and Gents’ Cloth. ing—Goods Called for and Delivered —Prices Reasonable. 0. P. BERRY, Prop. Old Phone 3632. 1808 E, Monroe St, Bell Phone 2156. Office hours, 9 to 12 am, 2 to 6 p.m. 7 to 8 p.m. DR.N. B. FORD Physician and Surgeon. Special Attention Given Diseases of Women, Children and General Surgery. Room 1, Northwest Corner Seventh and Adams Streets, SPRINGFIELD, ILL. © Pure Drugs NOW OPENED Prescriptions ——————— | Carefully Standard Gem Drug Store |comre Proprietary f aia Where Purity is Paramount Rubber + Goods Toilet < Soda Water rticles sceee | Si Ice Cream ¥ levessities Perfumes + Band Soaps Eleventh and Adams Streets) “*""*#°* n Brown Hotel Bidg. Ficst Cosmetics | Phone your wants Aids We Deliver Anything “The Road of Good Service” Time Table. ILurno1s TRACTION Effective June 10, 1913. Subject to change without notice. Trains leave Ilinois Traction Sys- tem station, corner Monroe and Ninth streets, Springfield, as follows: "NORTHWARD. For Lincoln, Peoria, Bloomington and intermediate points. #11:15 PM. $4:15 AM. *10:55 A.M. %*4:55 P.M. *6:50A.M. °*12:55P.M. 7:05 P.M. *8:55 A.M. *2:55P.M, 9:00 P.M, §St. Louis-Peoria Sleeper and Lim- ited, *Limiteds make local stops. tLocal to Lincoln. **Parlor car Limiteds for Peoria; no local stops. For Carlinville, Hillsboro, St. Louis and intermediate points. / §2:25 A.M. 9:30AM, *5:05 P.M *5:00AM. *11:06A.M. 16:05 P.M +6:00 A.M. *1:05P.M. 7:15 P.M 97:05 A.M. $2:05 P.M. 9:00 P.M 7:30 A.M. *3:05 P.M. 11:00 P.M. 7:30 A.M. *3:06 P.M. §11:00 P.M. *9:05A M. 3:30 P.M. REAL ESTATE FOR SALE OR TRADE—EXOCHANGES A SPECIALTY—FARMS, INCOME PROPERTY AND MER- CHANDISE throughout the United States and Canada. Now, if you have anything to sell and it has a value, remember I make it a Business of Selling Any- thing with Market Value, large or small, far or near. See Me. JAMES B. OSBY. 217 1-2 South Fifth St. Springfield, Il. Tel, 7213 Enterprise Bank Pantatorium REPAIRING NEATLY DONE. } WORK CALLED FOR AND DELIVERED, CLEANING, PRESSING, DYEING AND TAILORING LADIES’ GARMENTS A SPECIALTY. as J. E. BUSH, Proprietor Old Phone 1030 East Washington St. Office Phone 717> A. Morris Williams Attorney at Law. 109 South Eleventh St., sonnei Mm. Dunbar books, Dunbar books, Dun- bar books, at The Forum office and J. P. Roberts’ shoe store. All tthe best papers on sale at Roberts’ shoe store. GIANTS’ Base Ball Club Own their own baseball park at 18th and Moffit avenue. Larger seating capacity. Grand stand covered. Games every Sunday and holidays. ©. ©. Renfro, president. W. E. Mitchell, manager. For games and other informa- tion, write W. B. Mitchell, 214 N. llth St., Springfield, I. Let us have your Printing Prices right