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THE (Single Copy, 5e. 6 Months, 80c) SPRI Published W --- News by Correspondents Gathered by The Forum's Live Force of Special Correspondents PEORIA Mrs. Ethel Hodges, and daughter, spent Sunday in Bloomington. Mr. Follow, of Chicago spent a few days in Peoria last week stopping at the Freeman flats. Mr. H. M. Green has a very elegant flat for the accomodation of transit trade. Mr. C. H. Freeman has purchased a pantatorium. We believe and hope, that some colored men will be given places in the court house. JACKSONVILLE (By Nellie Early) The Democratic mass meeting was held Nov. 2nd, at Co. B. Hall and was well attended. Clarence Duncan was chairman of the meeting. Some able addresses were heard there. Among the speakers were Law-Hairgrove, Mr. Thompson, Co. Judge, Mr. Boruff and I. Vasconcellos. Excellent music was furnished by Mallory Brother's Orchestra, a treat of cigars was given to all men. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Sharp, accompanied by Mrs. Hansbrough and Clyde Jackson, motored to Springfield recently in their Brewer car, they spent a pleasant time with Mrs. Rheinhart and Mrs. Lee. They were also accompanied to Springfield by Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Triplett and Dr. Chas, Triplett in their car. A very delightful time was spent by all. Mr. M. Sutton, Mr. P. Brown and Edward Simpson are all improving also Claud Richardson is able to be about. The Rally held Nov. 1, at the Second Baptist Church was well attended and a grand success. The Fourth Ward Club met recently with Mrs. T. Young. This being a club of the Second Baptist Church. Among the sick are, William Swar, Mrs. D. Notton, Maria Price and Mrs. Sallie Jones. We are glad to see Mrs. W. Holmes able to be about also Earl Carpenter. Mrs. Allice Rollins of S. Church St. royally entertained about ten of her friends at a birthday celebration. Prayer meeting was held Nov. 6th, at the home of Mrs. Eliza Waggoner on Bedwell Street. Chas. Stewart who was recently injured by a street car is improving in a satisfactory manner. The Prodigious Club No. 1, gave a very successful Missouri supper recently at the Bethel A. M. E. Church. Rev. Harlis ably preached Nov. 8th. at the Christian Church --- --- VOL.11. NO.2 (Single Copy, 5e. 6 Months, 80c) SPRINGFIELD AND PEORIA, ILLINOIS, SATURDAY, NOV. 14, 1914. ($1.50 per Year in Advance Published Weekly in Springfield and Peoria on "What shall we do with Jesus." The Fourth Ward Club of the Second Baptist Church of which Mrs. C. H. Freeman is president held a very successful Election dinner and supper at the church. It was a grand success. Mrs. Hansbrough mother of Macan Saunders is a patient at the home Sanitorium. Rev. A. E. Miller of Hannibal, Mo., was a business visitor recently in our city. His many friends were glad to see him. Rev. Harlis ably addressed the A. M. E. Sunday School Nov. 8th in the afternoon. The Pleasant Hour Club met Nov. 6th, with Mrs. J. Dunn, prizes were awarded to Mrs. G. Young, Mrs. Hattie Robinson and Mrs. Annie Coleman; excellent refreshments were served. Mrs. Emma J. Caldwell of Chicago District most noble Governor of the House-Hold of Ruth was here in the interest of the House-Hold of Ruth recently. The suffragettes, womanlike, are contending for the good things of our civil life. In event of war, would they enlist in the army? Do they now demand the right to fight? -Indianapolis Freeman. Yes, with their tongues. CITY ELECTION Next Spring we again must elect our city officers, they are called commissioners. If the present law is continued there will be only five men to be chosen to govern the municipality, all of the subordinate officers are appointed; one mayor and four commissioners. 250 Negro Farmers of Sumter County in South Carolina met recently and adopted resolutions to reduce next year's acreage of cotton by at least 50 per cent. Much interest is being manifested in the subscription contest now being conducted by the Richmond Planet, the Atlanta Independent and Columbia Herald. Chicago is to have a school of floral designing, the first of its kind in the country. An enterprising Colored woman is at the head of it. Madame Walker, the well known hair culturist, has purehased the home of the late Bishop Derrick, located in flushing New York for $50,000. She will make this her future home. The Wage Earners Bank of Savannah, Ga., one of the pioneer Negro Banks of this country has just moved into its $40,000 building. FORUM "Be Ye Doers and not Sayers only." FIELD AND PEORIA, ILLINOIS, SATURDAY, N ekly in Springfield er This War Wh After This War What? After This War What? DR. S. A. ASKEW. Peoria This most cruel and senseless struggle, which is a veritable shame to this age and civilization, is bidding fair to give birth to another heir. As much as this murdering slaughter is hated by the humanitarian the end of the war is likely to mean not the last of the contest. The document, when it comes, will still the boom of cannons on land and put a stop to the laying of deadly mines in the sea. Yes thousands and tens of thousands of men will return home, there to take up again the broken threads of their labors when the war is ended. But alas! the end of the war will not be its end. Even now, there, agitation is already begun which forecasts a struggle to be confronted after the war is over. The medical and other scientific students of Germany are today discussing the problem of whether or not the nations now at war with their country should be allowed to send students to the German Universities after the war is over. Professor Elchnig said the other day in an article to the Medizinische Klinik that no Japanese shall be allowed to study at German Universities. But he held that this same attitude could not be observed with all the nations now at war with Germany as many of the common interests united these various countries. Professor Orth says that he must deny this on the principle that a nation cannot isolate itself from others with regard to scientific and especially medical relations He very wisely asks: "Have we always been the givers and never the receivers?" Here we have the opinions from these two great German scholars regarding what the public sentiment should be after the war. In regard to the opinion expressed by Professor Elschnig, there is a very selfish spirit shown. Why? He attempts to give as his reason for excluding Japanese students on the assumption that this nation has been only a receiver up to this time. The Japanese people as a nation is yet young. According to the laws of natural development, the young are always the receivers. They have nothing of much value to give. Show me a nation that has not been at some time or another a greater receiver than a giver in its progress. One must pause here and ask, has the professor related his real reason for excluding the Japanese from German Universities? I don't believe he has, let us wait and see. Very wisely, indeed, does Professor Orth ask: "Have we always been the givers and never the receivers." My dear readers, long before the Germanic tribes had ceased to eat raw meats, the ancestors of the English nation had given the world "Beowulf," the oldest epic poem written by any other branch of the Teutonic race. Nobody knows how old it is. The next Anglo-Saxon epic poem is "Caedmon's Pharaphrase," which was begun in 597 A. D. The third epic poem of this people is "The Cynewulf Cycle," written by Cynewulf. In his dream of the future he closes the poem with these lines; "Hunger is not there, nor thirst, sleep nor heavy sickness, nor the scorching of the sun, neither cold nor care." Yes, long before this, Greece had given the world Hippocrates, the father of Greek medicine; Homer, the poet; Sappho, the poetess; Aesckylus Sophocles and Euripides, the tragic poets; Herodotus, Thucydides, Xenophon, the historians; Themistocles, Pericles, Demosthenes and Aeschines, the orators; Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle, the philosophers. Rome had given the world Virgil, Horace, Ovid, Livy, Seneca and the Caesars. Long before any of these Africa had given the world the Pharraohs; "The Judgment of the dead;" the tombs; the pyramids; the great palaces and temples; the art of sculpture; the art of glass manufacture; writing and literature; the sciences; the art of embalming and that great Alexandrian Library. Even Africa was not the first benefactor of the world. In the all seeing eye of history, shame to those baby school boys in Germany who are preaching that seclusion "stuff" about German science. When the world was yet fat with grown up knowledge given by benefactors the German people were killing each other for land. The present ruler of Germany is the first one who has succeeded in uniting the various tribes into a great government—n 1871. 20 Cents per Month) Judge Neihaus for Circuit Judge. Next June there is to be elected in this, the 7th, Judicial circuit a Judge to fill the place formerly held by Judge Puterbaugh and now held by Judge Neihaus. This an important post, it needs a man of ability, wisdom and good temperment, all of which requisites the present incumbent has. Furthermore, the present incumbent is a man whose friends are legions in all parties and among all classes, during his entire political career. The record shows that he has ever been an uncompromising friend, true and tried, of the Colored man. No opportunity where he could help the race or befriend an individual has he let to by. Therefore when such men as the subject of the above sketch aspire for political preferment, we take pleasure in presenting their cause and history to their constituents, asking that constituency to consider them and support them. Circuit Judges In this, the 7th, Justice formerly held by Judge Neihaus. The man of ability, wisdom, requisites the present incumbent is all parties and among career. The record compromising friend No opportunity when an individual has he le The subject of the above act, we take pleasure in to their constituent over them and support Judge Neihaus for Circuit Judge. Next June there is to be elected in this, the 7th, Judicial circuit a Judge to fill the place formerly held by Judge Puterbaugh and now held by Judge Neihaus. This is an important post, it needs a man of ability, wisdom and good temperment, all of which requisites the present incumbent has. Furthermore, the present incumbent is a man whose friends are legions in all parties and among all classes, during his entire political career. The record shows that he has ever been an uncompromising friend, true and tried, of the Colored man. No opportunity where he could help the race or befriend an individual has he let go by. Therefore when such men as the subject of the above sketch aspire for political preferment, we take pleasure in presenting their cause and history to their constituents, asking that constituency to consider them and support them. Republicans Sweep the County The republicans swept Peoria, not a single democrat was elected, but this does not argue that there are no popular, deserving, able democrats, simply a republican landside. The most pertinent and salient thing the G. O. P. did was the annihilating of the progressive party. Even humorist Fitch was defeated. Judge Stone's popularity was evinced by the high vote he received. Next Spring is the great city contest again. 1 Mayor and 8 Alderman, 1 City Attorney, 1 City Clerk and one half of the Board of Supervisors are to be elected. This will be a great contest. Peoria has done well and made phenomenal improvements under Mayor Woodruff, if he wants the job again, let him have it. He has done more or Peoria than Peoria has done for him. Joe Baily has made a splendid record as city legal adviser. We do not wish a more faithful and honest worker than Bailey. Bailey has, during his term of office, ventured to marry. not a single democracy that there are no popu- ply a republican land- ment thing the G. O. L. progressive party. Ever- evinced by the high content again. 1 Mayo- 1 City Clerk and one he to be elected. The done well and made mayor Woodruff, if he He has done more him. I record as city leg- faithful and honest during his term of office. The republicans swept Peoria, not a single democrat was elected, but this does not argue that there are no popular, deserving, able democrats, simply a republican landslide. The most pertinent and salient thing the G. O. P. did was the annihilating of the progressive party. Even humorist Fitch was defeated. Judge Stone's popularity was evinced by the high vote he received. Next Spring is the great city contest again. 1 Mayor and 8 Alderman, 1 City Attorney, 1 City Clerk and one-half of the Board of Supervisors are to be elected. This will be a great contest. Peoria has done well and made phenominal improvements under Mayor Woodruff, if he wants the job again, let him have it. He has done more for Peoria than Peoria has done for him. Joe Baily has made a splendid record as city legal adviser. We do not wish a more faithful and honest worker than Bailey. Bailey has, during his term of office, ventured to marry. Gentle, Kind Advice---To the Republicans Elected on Tuesday Gentle, Kind Advice---To the Republicans Elected on Tuesday Study carefully the mistakes of the Democrats—and don't make those mistakes. Don't imagine that you can reorganize with a single effort of your giant brain the business and industrial life of a great nation. A first-class college professor might do that. But you can't. Remember that this is a business country and you are business managers of a very great concern. First, keep the country as well off as it has been in the past—then slowly and cautiously improve it, if you can. of the Democrats—and organize with a single less and industrial life might do that. But less country and you are concern. off as it has been in the prove it, if you can. Study carefully the mistakes of the Democrats—and don't make those mistakes. Don't imagine that you can reorganize with a single effort of your giant brain the business and industrial life of a great nation. A first-class college professor might do that. But you can't. Remember that this is a business country and you are business managers of a very great concern. First, keep the country as well off as it has been in the past—then slowly and cautiously improve it, if you can. Gentle and well-meant advice to chastened democrats: Learn the lesson that has just been taught you. Take it to heart. When you know that a thing is wrong don't vote for it simply to keep "solid" with an administration that is trying experiments on a large national engine. Remember that the people have their eyes open, even if they seem to sleep. been taught you. Take it wrong don't vote for administration that real engine. be their eyes open, ever Learn the lesson that has just been taught you. Take it to heart. When you know that a thing is wrong don't vote for it simply to keep "solid" with an administration that is trying experiments on a large national engine. Remember that the people have their eyes open, even if they seem to sleep. You still have power left. Use it more wisely. Remember that if it had not been for the war and the confused condition of public thought practically all of you would have been left at home and republicans sent in your places. Think for those who send you to office, not for those in Washington who promises you patronage—and you will do better. en for the war and tha it practically all of you and republicans sent to office, not for tho tronage—and you w Remember that if it had not been for the war and the confused condition of public thought practically all of you would have been left at home and republicans sent in your places. 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We are not responsible for the views of correspondents and writers who sign articles. SATURDAY, NOV. 14, 1914 No lover of music should have failed to hear Clarence Carmon White, the race's greatest violinist. The docket of the circuit court shows that the people will not behave themselves. Sangamon County's docket is the heaviest of the counties. Mr. Geo. E. Keys looms up for Ass't State Treasurer. For Speaker of Illinois House W. J. Butler. For Speaker of the National House, J. G. Cannon, of Danville. For President, 1916, L. Y. Sherman, for Vice-President, Chas. Whiteman or vice versa. They are now booming Sherman for President. The boom is unwarranted, Sherman is elected U. S. Senator, his was an unique fight. No man in the nation, with the probable exception of Roosevelt and Whiteman is stronger and more talked of than L. Y. Sherman. Whiteman had a hard fight somewhat like Sherman's, he was in the very shadow of Oyster Bay and Tamany Hall. REV. E. C. COLE AT PEORIA. If Peoria Baptists see fit to call Rev. E. C. Cole, formaly of the Union Baptist Church this city as well as of one of the leading Baptist churches of St. Louis, Mt. Zion will have a able brainy man, a man who deports himself worthy in the community and is courtious and gentlemanly in every particular. While in Springfield he won the respect and admiration of the best people, Rev. Cole, a few years ago represented the Baptist denomination at the Ecumenical conference at London, England, and had the honor and distinction to be on the program and read a thesis before that August body. In our opinion Peoria and Mt. Zion will be honored to have so able an exponent. He, as Rev. Murrell and Rev. S. B. Jones, is able to cope with the ministers of the white churches and he always co-oper- ates and intermingles with them to get and give ideas on all civic and religious questions affecting the people. You fellows (white people) who criticized Mexico and Hayti for their instable form of government, their revolutions and their incapability for self government, what are you fighting about in Europe, killing and maiming millions of persons and devastating your once fertile and historic lands? We told you fellows that Huerta was just as good as any other Mexican and that it would not help any to change By the way, what did the mediators do at the Niagara Falls last July? No report has been given, not even their "mileage and per diem." The Womans Club met at the residence of Mrs. Hattie McTier Monday afternoon, Mrs. Genifer of Chicago, addressed the ladies. About 25 were present. State House News Clarence Clem is now employed in the Fish and Game Commission as messenger. Harry Wilson is regularly employed as janitor at the State House. Thos. Dugan has also been placed as janitor on the floor. Mr. Donaldson has been appointed under the civil service as a messenger in the State House. The Civil Service is increasing the number of Colored men at the Capital. The F. S. C. is Busy. The Federated Sewing From the entertainment given day evening a sum of $14.90 penses. The program as a w ception of one number. Spee on the duett by the Misses H Wade. They sang very swee ma-Donnas among the young praise and encouragement ca anybody now become jealou try to emulate them to the bo On the night of the Cam A. M. E. church the total needless to say that the recita there will testify to that. T MRS. FANNIE JOHNSON, President F. S. Let us ha The Federated Sewing Circle is still doing things. From the entertainment given at St. John's church Tuesday evening a sum of $14.90 was realized, clear of all expenses. The program as a whole was good with the exception of one number. Special comment must be made on the duett by the Misses Ethel Singleton and Arrissa Wade. They sang very sweetly. They are coming Prima-Donnas among the young ladies of the city. Too much praise and encouragement cannot be given them. Let not anybody now become jealous of these young ladies, but try to emulate them to the best of your ability. On the night of the Cameron White recital at St. Paul A. M. E. church the total receipts were $45.30. It is needless to say that the recital was good, for all who were there will testify to that The entire program was grand. MRS. FANNIE JOHNSON, MRS. JESSIE M. ROGERS, President F. S. C. Acting Sec. F. S. C. Printing Prices right Our Telephone Number now is Bell 2720 Office—819½ E. Washington Our Telephone Number now is Bell 2720 Office—8191 E. Washington St Mrs. Dunlap will address the ladies of the Colored Woman's Federation at St. Paul A. M. E. church Monday afternoon at 3 o'clock p. m. All ladies are invited to be present, members and all. Miss Alice Taylor of Chicago, visited relatives and friends here last week. She returned to her home recently. Mrs. Genifer, of Chicago, addressed philanthropic section of the Woman's Club Monday afternoon at the meeting at the home of Mrs. Hettie McTier. Response by Mrs E. J. Goins Quite a crowd was in attendance. Rev. McCracken made some very timely remarks which were well taken. Bishop Smith, of St. Louis, who has for a number of years presided of the Central Mo Conference of the M. E. church died last week. Great are his works. The Nashville Clobe has joined the Buy-A-Bale Movement. A large number of Colored people were employed as demonstrators during the recent Edison Exposition which was held at Grand Central Palace in New York City. The Y. M. C. A. of Indianapolis has inaugurated a Night School where barbers, bootblacks, porters janitors and flatmen are instructed in their line of work. The Federated Sewing Circle gave a program and entertainment at St. John's A. M. E. Church Nov, 10th, the proceeds was equally divided among the six circles. Circle is still doing things. Even at St. John's church Tuesday was realized, clear of all ex-whole was good with the especial comment must be made Ethel Singleton and Arrissa neatly. They are coming Pri-ladies of the city. Too much cannot be given them. Let not miss of these young ladies, but rest of your ability. Mheron White recital at St. Paul receipts were $45.30. It is real was good, for all who were the entire program was grand. MRS. JESSIE M. ROGERS, S. C. Acting Sec. F. S. C. e Number cell 2720 Washington St The Young Ladies League will serve a six o'clock dinner at Union Baptist church Friday, Nov. 20th. Hours 6 to 8:30 o'clock Menu: Roast Chicken, Gravy and Dressing, Mashed Potatoes, Escailed Corn, Candied Sweet Potatoes, Cold Slaw, Cranberry Sauce, Pie, Fruit. Dinner 10c. MISS MARY BELLAMY, President Prompt Service, Day or Night Moderate Charges F. W. ERXLEBEN UNDERTAKER Funeral Director and Professional Embalmer 1119-1121 South Adams St. Both Phones, Main 1962 Peoria, Ill. AMERICAN CLEANERS. 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Invest with us, where results are obtained. --- OHNES Newark, N. J. RFUME of S LILAC seepers and regularly Illinois Trac- produce sleep- eric roads in device. MUM COST t slight ad- St. Louis, berths, win- Springfield atur, Cham- on platform, sittings. SERVICE system STORE count" bounded Medicines and Town Hotel Bldg FIELD, ILL PANY KERS—REAL ESTATES ND SOLD Telephone 7171 iams, Vice-Pres Wells, Cashier us, where PERSONALS Hon, Thos. Wallace Swann was in the city this week. The State Federation of Women's Clubs met in Springfield this week. Mrs, M. Loomis entertained a number of her friends in honor of her sister Mrs. Clara Boyed. The guests departed at a late hour after enjoying a delightful evening. Mrs. J. B. Osby and son Russel returned from southern Illinois, where they have been visiting relatives. Miss Beula Grady has return to her home in Evansville, Ind. The little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. S. H. Boykins, 1100 So. 17th St. is quite ill this week, being under the care of a physician. Wm. Smith, who is the ass't of Mr. Boykin at the State Library, is indisposed this week. The Sewing Circle of Union Baptist Church met at the home of Mrs. F. M. Clark on S. 11th St., Thursday p. m. There will be a Union Rally at Grace M. E. Church Sunday, Dec. 6th, all the Pastors and their congregation are invited to attend. Sunday, Nov. 15th, they will be at New Hope Church. Thanksgiving Dinner at Grace at Grace M. E. Church, Nov. 26th. Mrs. Logan Mose of S. 16th. St., accidently scalled her foot last week while at her home duties. Mrs. Thos. Watts of 1326 E. Brown St. is able to be up after confined to her bed for nearly two weeks. Mrs. Revere mother of John Revere of 1907 E. Brown street has been on the sick list. Mrs. Revere is more than one-hundred years old. The Lord has blessed her a long life. Rev. C. N, Wright and coworkers at the St. Paul's A. M. E, Church of Buffalo, are planning a big least Thanksgiving day. Miss Mollie Cooper who was ill for some time still suffers with rheumatism. Mrs. H. W. Belger of S. 11th St. is ill at St. John's Hospital, She underwent an operation. Mr. Steadham is in Chicago for treatments at a local hospital. Little Charlotte Jones has been on the sick list. David Rudy who has been ill for more than a month is seemingly convulscent. Miss Alice Williams formerly of the Enterprize Bank, has accepted a position in Barclay as stenographer for the coal company which just began operating. Don't think old "Chimp" is not near at hand. Benj. Taylor is preparing to take the State Chauffeur's license. Mrs. Bulter of Sebree, Ky. who has been attending the bedside of her brother, David Rudy has returned to her home. Mrs. S. B. Turner of Chicago, was in the city this week. FOR RENT: To some couple with no children, four room house in a good neighborhood, very cheap. See Charles S. Gibbs, 723% E. Washington St. City. Old Phone 1963. ON SPRINGFIELD STREET CAR ROUTE. Points of Interest—Springfield's attractions and how to reach them: Abraham Lincoln's Old Homestead —Corner of Eighth and Jackson streets. Take Eighth street cars at Sixth and Monroe streets. Lincoln's Monument—Oak Ridge cemetery. Take North Fifth street cars from Fifth and Monroe streets. State House—Capitol avenue and First street. Take Spring, Governor, South Second street, or Lawrence avenue car. State Arsenal—Second and Monroe streets. Take West Washington, Governor, Spring street or Lawrence avenue cars. Colored Orphans' Home—427 South Twelfth street. Take South Eleventh street cars at Fifth and Washington streets. Colored Masonic Temple—117-119 North Eighth street. Take South Eleventh or North Sixth street cars from Fifth and Monroe streets. Parks and Pleasure Resorts. Wasington Park—South-west of the city. Take South Second street and Lawrence avenue cars. Reservoir Park—North-east of the city. Take North Ninth street cars. White City Park—East of the city. Take East Capitol avenue cars from Fifth and Monroe streets. State Fair Grounds—North of the city. Take North Ninth street cars. Camp Lincoln—The permanent camp grounds of the Illinois National Guard. Northwest of city. Take the Rutledge street car from Fifth and Washington streets. "The Road of Good Service" Time Table. ILLINOIS TRACTION Effective June 10, 1913. Subject to change without notice. Trains leave Illinois Traction System station, corner Monroe and Ninth streets, Springfield, as follows: NORTHWARD. For Lincoln, Peoria, Bloomington and intermediate points. †11:15 P.M. $4:15 A.M. *10:55 A.M. **4:55 P.M. *6:50 A.M. **12:55 P.M. *7:05 P.M. *8:55 A.M. *2:55 P.M. *9:00 P.M. $St. Louis-Peoria Sleeper and Limited. *Limiteds make local stops. *Local to Lincoln. For Carlinville, Hillsboro, St. Louis and intermediate points. $2:25 A.M. 9:30 A.M. *5:05 P.M. *5:00 A.M. *11:05 A.M. †6:05 P.M. †6:00 A.M. *1:05 P.M. *7:15 P.M. *7:05 A.M. †2:05 P.M. 9:00 P.M. 7:05 A.M. *3:05 P.M. †11:00 P.M. 7:30 A.M. *3:05 P.M. §11:00 P.M. *9:05 A.M. 3:30 P.M. §Springfield-St. Louis Sleeper, Chair car attached for Limited passengers, *Limited. †To Carlinville only. Limited through to St. Louis. St. Louis Parlor Cars leave 7:05 a. m., 11:05 a. m., and 5:05 p. m. EASTWARD. For Decatur, Champaign, Danville and intermediate points. 5:00 A.M. *1:00 P.M. *6:30 A.M. *3:00 P.M. 8:00 A.M. 4:00 P.M. 9:00 A.M. *5:10 P.M. 10:00 A.M. 6:05 P.M. *11:00 A.M. *7:10 P.M. 12:01 A.M. 9:10 P.M. 11:15 P.M. SOUTHWARD. Parlor cars for Decatur and Dan- ville leave 9:00 a. m. and 5:10 p. m. Poro Treatment SCIENTIFICALLY TREATED Graduate PORO COLLEGE, St. Louis, Mo. Produces a most luxurant and beautiful Hair Growth Miss Lora Logan 218 E. Dodd St., SPRINGFIELD, ILL. Boll Tel. 7159 FOR FIRST CLASS Shoe Repairing Call Old Phone 3914 and J. P. ROBERTS Will call and get your old Shoes, make them over and return them to you like new Best material used. All work guaranteed. 1707E. Cap. Ave. WINTER COAL Order now by the Ton Prompt Deliveries Full Measure GEO. W. WELLS 1610 E. Mason St. Cell Tel. 1363 E. Hazel Funeral PROMPT AMBULANCE SERVICE . Hazel Wallace Funeral Director AMBULANCE SERVICE—CHAPEL IN TION E. Hazel Wallace E. Hazel Wallace PROMPT AMBULANCE SERVICE—CHAPEL IN CONNEC TION Prices the Lowest Satisfaction Guaranteed 119 NORTH EIGHTH STREET People's Industrial Casualty Company SICK, HEALTH AND ACCIDENT ASSOCIATION le's Industrial Cas Company HEALTH AND ACCIDENT ASSOCI People's Industrial Casualty Company SICK, HEALTH AND ACCIDENT ASSOCIATION PAYS $2.00 PER DAY FOR SICKNESS AGENTS WANTED EVERYWHERE 109 South Eleventh Street. Springfield, Ill. REAL ESTATE FOR SALE SPECIALTY—FARMS, INC CHANDISE throughout the Now, if you have anything remember I make it a thing with Market W far or near JAMES 217 1-2 South Fifth St. WE CREDIT No Cash Down and S this Steel Range, C STATE FOR SALE OR TRADE—EXCHANGE ALTY—FARMS, INCOME PROPERTY AND DISE throughout the United States and if you have anything to sell and it has a member I make it a Business of Selling thing with Market Value, large or small, far or near. See Me. REAL ESTATE FOR SALE OR TRADE—EXCHANGES A SPECIALTY-FARMS, INCOME PROPERTY AND MERCHANDISE 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 Anything with Market Value, large or small, far or near. See Me. JAMES B. OSBY. South Fifth St. Springfield, Ill. CREDIT EVERYBODY Down and $1.00 per Wee Steel Range, Guaranteed 5 WE CREDIT EVERYBODY No Cash Down and $1.00 per Week Buys this Steel Range, Guaranteed 5 Years QUALITY STOVE BRAND We also carry a FURNITURE, Buying in large quantities f sell at the most reasonable Just say "charge it." old Furniture in John L. Jones 620 E. Washington S We also carry a Complete Line of FURNITURE, RUGS, ETC large quantities for our 30 stores en- the most reasonable prices on E-Z P say "charge it." We take old Stov- old Furniture in exchange for new John L. Jones Furniture Washington St. Bell Pho 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 We are the largest importers and manufacturers of colored people's hair. We guarantee perfect satisfaction or money refunded. This hair is positively superior to any on the market, and will stand combing and washing the same as your own. We sell hair by the pound; hair nets, toilet articles and straightening combs at wholesale prices. Agents wanted. Good two week stamps for illustrated Send two cent stamp for illustrated book on hair at once. Humania Hair Co. Dept. 76. 23 Duane St. New York. Edward Baumann. C. T. Baumann Baumann Bros. PRESCRIPTION DRUGGISTS (Deutsche Apotheke) Your Patronage Solicited Corner 7th and Washington Sts --- Bell Pone, 6350 Calls Promptly Answered Wallace Director VICE—CHAPEL IN CONNEC- ON Satisfaction Guaranteed strial Casualty pany CCIDENT ASSOCIATION Springfield, Illinois FOR TRADE—EXCHANGES A HOME PROPERTY AND MER- United States and Canada. to sell and it has a value, Business of Selling Any- Value, large or small, r. See Me. B. OSBY. Springfield, Ill. Tel. 7213 EVERYBODY $1.00 per Week Buys Guaranteed 5 Years Complete Line of RUGS, ETC. for our 30 stores enables us to the prices on E-Z Payments. We take old Stoves and exchange for new Furniture Co. St. Bell Phone 7315 REISCH BREWERY CO. SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS. Keg and Bottle Beer unsurpassed for health and strength. Their Bock Beer has a high reputation. Reisch's Gold Top ranks among the best in the country. Prompt deliveries and shipments made. Order direct from the brewery. (Newly Completed) 100 Jackson St.—New phone 2184-B. 2231/2 N. Washington St., Rear. —New phone 2382. Electric Lights, Heat and Baths Peoria, Illinois. Tel. 7213 DECATUR (By Special Staff Correspondents) States Attorney, J. L. Deck, is one of the busiest men in Decatur and is giving the people what they want, a good record and good service. The States Attorney comes to work early and stays late. Among the young hustling men of Decatur is Attorney Hamilton. Whom shall we have to fill J. H. McCoy's place. Justice McCoy by his record, you see, has risen several leagues spontaneously. Next Spring comes the election of a new set of Commissioners, or the same ones over again. If the present incumbents have not made good don't elect them and vice versa. Everything being equal, Decatur is about as good and as prosperous as any town in the state, don't you think. A. L. Nickens has added more space to his grocery and the addition improves not only the working space, but the general appearance. He should have the undivided support from the Colored people of the city. Attorney Johnson from Washington, D. C. is visiting in Decatur, the guest of S. T. Clanton. Mr. Johnson is considering locating in Central Illinois. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Rogan gave a party in honor of the 18th birthday anniversary of their daughter, Miss Ivadelle, last Friday eve., November 6th. Quite a number of young people were out and had a very enjoyable time. The diversions consisted of games music and conversation. The repast consisted of Chicken Salad, Sandwiches, Pickles, Ice Cream, Cake, Coffee and Fruit S. T. Clanton was in Springfield this week. Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Buster gave a reception last Tuesday night for the enjoyment of a few of their immediate friends. Quite a pleasant time was had. Those present Lawyer Johnson, Washington D. C., S. T. Clanton, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Hammond, Mr and Mrs. Clarence Johnson, Miss Georgia Leflet, Miss Gertrude Danaby, Miss Ivadale Rogan, Ernest Ricks. A program was given by the Volunteer Improvement Club at the A. M. E. church Thursday evening, November 12th. Judge Whitfield is not letting up on the bootlegging. Notes of Racial Progress Furnished by the National Negro Business League A Thought for the Week.—Now is the time to begin planning for the Christmas trade. On account Bootlegging Must Go. Bootlegging Must Go. Bootlegging in Decatur has seen its days. The way Judge Whitfield is fining the "boys" and filling the jail with them, it is to be a thing of the past. It does not pay any more to bootleg. These heavy fines and three to five years in jail is no joke or dream. Judge Whitfield is becoming both popular and unpopular at the same time. Popular with those who believe in the law being enforced and unpopular, of course, with those getting fined. But all of this glory is not Judge Whitfield's, O. W. Smith, the retiring County Judge starting the ball to rolling and is entitled to the honor, which is his. Macon county never had a more popular and able barister than O. W. Smith. Judge Smith has made a good record, he has filled the office with conspicuous credit and retired voluntarily. It is believed that Judge Whitfield will be a democratic candidate for the regular term next Spring. There are several tentative republiacn candidates, the most popular of whom is Judge Smith, retiring County Judge. of the War America will not be able to import toys and novelties from Germany and France. Thus we must depend upon the American manufacturer for our Christmas gifts. The Colored business man should make his plans now to take advantage of this condition and he should not forget the Negro manufacturer. Negro dolls may be purchased in Nashville, Overton's Toilet articles from Chicago and Patterson's Buggies from Greenfield — just think of the thousands who can be made happy from these factories if our business men push their goods at this time. Then don't forget those splendid books by Negro authors. They are so appropriate as gifts. Subscribe for the Forum by the year or six months before you go, men. Leading down state paper. NOTICE Write ups of marriages and socials over 10 lines will not be accepted as "free news," but will cost from $1.50 upwards. PLAIN and FANCY SEWING Done to go out or bring home MRS. MURRAY 2017 E. Stuart St. Bell Phone 4647 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. Dunbar books, Dunbar books, Dunbar books, at The Forum office and J. P. Roberts' shoe store. All the best papers on sale at Roberts' shoe store. Bell Phone 2156. Office hours, 9 to 12 a.m., 2 to 5 p. m., 7 to 8 p. m. DR.N.B.FORD Special Attention Given Diseases of Women, Children and General Surgery. Room 1, Northwest Corner Seventh and Adams Streets, SPRINGFIELD, ILL. FOR RENT I have a nice 4 room house on E. Pine St., Well and cistern. Must apply soon. G. W. MURRAY, 217] S. 6th St. Lady or man to collect for the Forum on commission basis. Good money for energetic person. Colored preferred. Apply at FORUM OFFICE, has seen its days. The way be "boys" and filling the jail of the past. It does not pay heavy fines and three to five am. Judge Whitfield is benpopular at the same time. ve in the law being enforced th those getting fined. But Whitfield's, O. W. Smith, the WANTED 819 $ \frac{1}{2} $ E. Washington St TAYLORVILLE A number of the younger set went to Palmer last Tuesday evening to a party given at the Amory. There was quite a number who drove over and a few went via the Wabash. They reported having had a very delightful time. Miss Birtea Eields and Mrs. Russell Collins of Decatur were present. Miss Eva Darwin who is teaching at Pinehurch, N. C., is reporting having an excellent success and aside from her teaching, she has a domestic art and domestic science class and intends in the near future to teach a night class in the graded classes. Miss Darwin is a very young lady to take so great a responsibly. Having just graduated this past June, we hope her much succes in her future career. Mrs. Frank Collins and daughter Marie of Pana were visitors in the city Saturday and Sunday. Mr. Collins came over Sunday and returned with them. Mrs. Grace Reed of Pleasant Plains was visiting relatives Friday of last week. Messrs Fred Long and Motley of Decatur were visitors in the city Sunday. The Misses Mollie and Ella Darwin gave a candy pulling Tuesday evening of this week, quite a few were present and had a very enjoyable time. Lyford Carter has been on the sick list the past week but is on duty at the shop this week. At a Mock election at the high school Tuesday L. Y. Sherman was elected U. S. Senator. At a large sale on last Wednesday where several hundred horses were sold. Hedgewood Boy and Lady Maud C. were sold for five thousand dollars to the same person. It will be remembered that Hedgewood Boy is the fastest horse on the track of 2:01, and his sister Lady Maud C. $2.00\frac{1}{2}$. Their owner the late John Crabtree was killed in this city in June. His death being the result of careless switching of box cars on the Y. Mr. Crabtree and Hedgewood Boy were in the same car, Mr. Crabtree had stepped to the door to see how they were getting along, when a terrific knock from the engine caused him to be knocked down and the car door to slide, causing instant death, it also broke all straps which the horse was fastened with. John Lee alias Jack Johnson just can't keep from occasionly trying to pave one of his fellow workmen with a brick. However on last Thursday the other fellow, George Reed was more successful and succeeded in paving Jack first, which caused him to pay the police a visit and also the doctor before before being able to proceed home ward. When the police arrived on the scene of action Reed had disappeared. It is said by Mr. Lee he fought Jack Johnson in Springfield before Jack became champion, however some seem to doubt it and try Lee to see if he can fight, which he undoubtedly can but his rabbit foot wasn't working last time and he received a knockout. Nice. Neat. Sanitary Furnished Rooms. Boarding by day or week, reasonable prices. MRS. E. WOODS, 7061 E. Washington St. First Class Cafe AND 224 West Main Street Best Cooking. Best Service. MAC JONES, Proprietor DECATUR, ILL. BARBER SHOP When you are in Peoria make a visit to I. W. WOODSON'S SHOP Opp. City Hall 422 Fulton St. FOR RENT—Desk room and a room for a man or two men. Apply at 819% E. Washington street. WANTED—Men and women of good common sense. Apply at every man's door in the morning. Notice! 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 14c a word. Please take notice and govern yourselves accordingly. Dyer's Restaurant 65 E. Main St., CHAMPAIGN, ILL. Have made some notable improvements Regular Meals and Short Orders are served. Home Cooking a specialty. N. DYER, Prop. J. W. GREEN 406 North Adams Street PEORIA, ILL. The place to have Shoes repaired for the bad weather. Green is all right and gives satisfaction. You never go away dissatisfied at Green's. He is jovial and courteous with it. RESTAURANT For Home Cooked Meals and Short Orders, Call at 211 N. Washington St. PEORIA, ILL. MRS. LUELLA SMITH, Prop. OFFICE HOURS 8:30 10:30 A. M. 2:00 4:00 P. M. 7.00-8:30 P. M. SUNDAY 8:00-9:30 A. M. 2:00-3:30 P. M. OFFICE AND RESIDENCE 110 LINCOLN AVE. PHONE MAIN 3390 S. A. ASKEW, M. D. MEDICINE AND SURGERY PEORIA, ILL. For Your Shoe Repairing SEE J. W. GREEN 406 North Adams St. PEORIA, ILLINOIS Eureka Court No. 38 Order Calanthe meets 2nd and 4th Monday nights at Henry Brown Hall, 204 Main St. MRS. C. S. FREEMAN, W. C The Crisis, The Chicago Defender The Freeman, The Boston Guardian The N. Y. Age, The Forum FOR SALE AT DAVID HUNT'S STRICTLY FIRST-CLASS MODERN ROOMS FOR RENT Steam Heat Electric Lights H. M. GREENE, Prop. Old Phone Main 5623 303 N. Washington St. PEORIA, ILL. Groceries and Meats! Get the habit of trading at the only Colored Grocery in Decatur 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 A. L. NICKENS, Prop. A Little Better Than Best. W A Tailor-Man Call and look at our New WHEN? NOW. At WILLIAMS', The 248 West M Cleaning, Pressing and Lowest Prices. Patr CALL DECATUR Office: 124 1 Leave your S. T. CL Bell Ter Call here and pay your F BETTER Than You Thought was Best. WHAT? Tailor-Made Suit Look at our New Fall and Winter Samples. WHEN? NOW. WHERE? WILLIAMS', The Practical Tailor 248 West Main Street Baking, Pressing and Repairing. Best Work. Lowest Prices. Patronize the Patronizer. CATUR FORUM Office: 124 East Wood Leave your News with T. CLANTON Bell Tell. 3931 re and pay your Forum bill and get receipt 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. DECATUR FORUM Office: 124 East Wood Leave your News with S. T. CLANTON Bell Tell. 3931 Call here and pay your Forum bill and get receipt 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 Slightly Used Stoves Good as New at about half price, Cash or Payments M. A. PEABODY S. T. CLANTON Attorney and Counsellor at Law 124½ East Wood St. Your Legal Business handled Carefully and Prudently MISERY In any part of the head or by using... C A M P H The best Remedy on B Whooping Cough, Pains s etc. 25c and 50c at all Fi SERY and PAIN any part of the head or body is quickly relieved using... MPHORATUM best Remedy on Earth for Coughs, Colds, oping Cough, Pains in the Head, Back, Chest, 25c and 50c at all First Class Drug Stores MISERY and PAIN In any part of the head or body is quickly relieved by using.. C A M P H O R A T U M The best Remedy on Earth for Coughs, Colds, Whooping Cough, Pains in the Head, Back, Chest, etc. 25c and 50c at all First Class Drug Stores O. L. STONE Has just Opened a Fa Cor. Church and With a Full Line of Nice Clea Not Full Weights and Give Us a Trial. Everybody Prices Right Just Opened a Fancy Little GROCERY Cor. Church and Decatur Sts. Full Line of Nice Clean Groceries, Meats, Milk and Notions Full Weights and Full Measures a Trial. Everybody Invited. All Treated Right Prices Right Both Telephones. Has just Opened a Fancy Little GROCERY Cor. Church and Decatur Sts. With a Full Line of Nice Clean Groceries, Meats, Milk and Notions WHY? HOTEL Short Orders and Meals Everything Up toDate Headquarters for Travelers Furnished Rooms CIGARS AND TOBACCO 108 N. Franklin St. DECATUR, ILL. JAMES CARTER, Proprietor