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THE FORUM (Single Copy, 5c. 6 Months, 80c) SPRINGFIELD AND PEORIA, ILLINOIS, SATURDAY, DEC. 19, 1914. ($1.50 per Year in Advance Published Weekly in Springfield and Peoria Historical Society State House VOL. 11. NO. 7 (Single Copy, 5c. 6 Months, 80c) Published VOL.11. NO.7 JESSE K. PAYTON Department of Accounts and Finances Department of Accounts and Finances Jesse K. Payton, who is known to practically every citizen of Springfield was the unanimous choice of the City Commissioners to fill the vacancy on the Commission caused by the death of George E. Coe last August, who had charge of the Department of Accounts and Finance. There were over a dozen applicants for the position, among them some of the strongest financiers of the city, but the Commissioners chose Mr. Payton because of his executive ability in everything he has undertaken. When he took charge of the Department he was brought face to face with a deficit, which required not only executive ability, but diplomacy to meet. Mr. Payton was equal to the occasion and has conducted the office to the full satisfaction of his constituents. —From The Illinois Tradesman. Nearly everybody is acquainted with J. K. Payton and are confident that Mr. Payton is an able, reliable man, well qualified in every way to fill this position both intellectually and from long business experience. We therefore present to our readers in this Xmas issue, Mr. Payton as a candidate for Commissioner of Finance. W. J. SPAULDING M. For the above named gentleman The Illinois Tradesman entertains a high regard as one who stands for organized labor as a matter of principle based on the broad ground that the prosperity of all depends upon the prosperity of those who do the world's work. Since being elected commissioner he has been placed in charge of the city's public service utilities, namely, the water works and the light plant. Mr. Spaulding has strong and clear convictions in favor of municipal ownership, and he does not fail to advocate them wherever opportunity offers. —From The Illinois Tradesman. No public official in the history of this or any other city has labored more assiduously and conscientiously than W. J. Spaulding. During all of his labors there is no one yet who says W. J. Spaulding is "a grafter or dishonest." Many disagree with him, but all seem to believe he is honest in his convictions. Mr. Spaulding has been a guide and a gnard, as he saw it, to the best interests of the city. As a candidate for re-election he has a clean record. "Be Ye Doers and not Sayers only." SPRINGFIELD AND PEORIA, ILLINOIS, SATURDAY, DEC. 19, Weekly in Springfield The Forum; A Friend to Peoria Some weeks ago we said that for merit and faithfulness of all the Negro newspapers coming to Peoria the Forum stands first. Notwithstanding the Independent calling itself a home publication was all aglow at the time We still think the same and time is proving this assertion day by day. The Forum is a friend of Peoria. The Independent came; it fluttered; it died. We early became suspicious of the Independent and quit the contributing editorial staff. There was too much of that arrogant, egotistical and mercenary spirit in its publisher and editor, Melvin Hutton, for us. This editor and publisher came to Peoria a stranger with the purpose of starting a Negro Newspaper. By his fair promises given to well known Negro citizens and thereby obtaining their co-operation he was able to gain prominence and notice from the general public. This privilege he abused both from a moral and legal view point. By so doing he soon found himself separated from the moral influence which marked the outset of the Independent. The behavior of this notorious paper warns us to beware of all such editors who nose around on the eve of a political unrest. We have not seen a hide of it since the election day in November. Where has it gone so quickly? Was its death at first so timed to occur with that of the election. Don't all answer at once. Well how about the Forum! This timely messenger of good cheer and speed continues to knock at our doors weekly just as it does when no political bee is buzzing. She brings her weekly news of the country and the doings of our people as of old, She rides the old blind side of no man's political car. She just tell us whom she commends and why. She remains on the job long enough to tell us who was elected after the election day and then sticks to the past just the same. How different is her action from that of the Independent. The latter could tell us so fluent and zealously the men to support in "de old paty" and then falls out of the memory of man before she tells us how well we supported the men she so heartily pointed out to us. Alas! poor ned, you did run well but you did not make a touch down. The business men of Peoria will doubtless notice that the Forum is still on the job. Your interest will be promptly looked after in this paper and it will see that the public gets your "ads" every week just as it did when that political big bug was buzzing all around our heads and door posts. The Forum is the agent that will carry your ads to the homes of the three thousand Negro citizens of Peoria every week in the year. S. A. ASKEW, M. D. Hon. Geo. H. Wilson Hon. Geo. H. Wilson Of Quincy, Adams County, who is being boomed for Speaker of of the lower Illinois house. Mr. Wilson has made a good record in the Legislature for 12 years and is one of the ablest men in the body. He began his political career in local politics 20 years ago and has won a high regard from his constituents, locally and state. He has been a practicing lawyer in Quincy for twenty years. He is well reputed at home and in the lower house and has been a constructive legislator for several years. 1914. ($1.50 per Year in Advance 20 Cents per Month) and Peoria Boomed for Attorney General Mr. Wilson is being boomed down state as the logical candidate for Attorney General on the republican ticket and his candidacy is received favorably by all who know him and have learned of his probable or certain candidacy. He is an able lawyer and a splendid orator He has a clean record and will make a good man for the office. If a candidate and the party nominee, he is very certain of election as he is a very amicable and affable man. Every man, high or low, rich or poor, who are acquainted with him will attest this fact, Mayor John S. Schnepp J. A. B. That the "Square deal" has come to Springfield is evident by the fact that Mayor John S. Schnepp is by far the most popular mayor who has filled this responsible position for many a long day. Mayor Schnepp was born eight miles from Springfield where he worked on his father's farm and attended the district school. He graduated from the Central Normal school class, 1887, and from the Law School department of the Wesleyan University at Bloomington, class of 1890. After graduating he was admitted to the bar and began the practice of his chosen profession, the law. here in Springfield. Mayor Schnepp has a personal interest in honest and economic administration of affairs because he is a large taxpayer, and he has a greater interest in making Springfield a law abiding, moral city. Mayor Schnepp brought a sturdy independence of thought and action into the duties of his high office. The Mayor of Springfield is by law invested with certain powers and responsibilities which may well try the knowledge of the man holding that office. Upon his shoulders rests in a large measure the responsibilities of our city. Pure elections, are his especial charge and so well has he maintained strict impartiality and high integ rity that the name of Mayor John S. Schnepp is the terror of dishonest election officials, ward heelers and ballot box manipulators of every stripe of political affiliation. Mayor Schnepp is well fitted for the strenuous cares of office by reason of his long service in our city affairs. His first nomination to the office met with expressions of appreciation from members of our affiliated unions. Springfield has never had an executive with a higher sense of his responsibilities, firmer in his determination to do the right as the light is given him to see the right, or more capable of filling the office than she has in her present executive. —From The Illinois Tradesman. During the past four years Mayor Schnepp has been better and more favorably known to the best white and Colored people and they have become to like him better. If Mayor Schnepp is a candidate for re-election, he has a good business record for a basis and is a live business man, in all he is ever constructive and never destructive to the welfare of our city. In this, our Christmas number we take pleasure in presenting to you Springfield's progressive Mayor, who is a candidate for re-election. THE FORUM. Rogers & Osby, Publishers. Published every Saturday at 8191-2 B. Washington street, Springfield, Ill. Ome Year ....ceeeceeseesseeees $150 Bix Months ........sscceceese+ 806 Three Months ......c.c..ce++++ 600 ‘Weekly paper devoted to the inter- este of the whole people. Batered as second class mail matter Feb. 24, 1904, at the post office at Springfield, Ill., under the act of Con- gress of March 3, 1879, Ss ete B. L. Rogers——Bultor and Manager ADVERTISEMENTS, | One Col,, 1 inch, per month......$1.00 ‘One inch, 2 Col., per month...... 1.50 Two inch, 1 Col., per month... 1.60 Three inch, 1 Col., per month... 2.00 ‘Two inch, 2 Col., per month.... 2.50 Reading notices, per word, 1¢; alx words to @ line, Special rate made to socials and churches, Display matter, first insertion, 20¢ and 15¢ per inch. Special rates made on large ads that stand several times. Political matter, 10 per line, and 100 per inch for display. Legal matter, 40¢ per inch, eight point type. Political announcements on appl- cation. ‘We are not responsible for the views of correspondents and writers who sign articles. SATURDAY, DEC. 19, 1914 The mercury gave zero the “highball.’’ Mrs. Richard. Ross, who was recently operated on at the hos- pital, was not much improved up to last Thursday, Coal is cheaper under this low tariff, if nothing else is, Get to the Vernon Lecture early, Dec, 29th. People in Lincoln, Decatur and nearby towns, who did not hear Dr. Vernon, come Dec. 29th, = A. M. Williams, atty. at law has removed to his new modern home in Hawthorne place. Mr. Williams is the only colored man living in this new “select” district. You should not expect a ‘big’ Christmas when the war is go- ing on in Europe and the other things, political, so ominious. The second zero weather has been here already and yet San- ta has not yet appeared. “Kids”, if Santa fails to call on you, remember the cause; European war. People should be thankful for what they have and not so dissapointed on account of something they have not. We are far better off than we im- agine we are. Mrs. R. W. Jackson of East Kansas St.owas recently taken to a hospital in Jacksonville on account of impared mental fac. ulties. All of the Christmas news will appear in the New Year's edition of the Forum, get it ‘to the office during the holidays, THE VERNON LECTURE In order to get good seats at Vernon Lecture at St. Paul A. M. E, Church, Dec. 29th, get your tickets in advance. | Practical Presents TOE HEEL oh y y As _. CPAY We Suggest Early Buying This is in every sense a man’s store. We have le ed to know by time and experience, just what most want. We have gathered an array of Christmas { superior to any we ever had. Gifts purchased, laid a and delivered when desired before Christmas. Bath Robes and Lounging Gowns, $3.00 to 20.00. Shirts, $1.00 to 6,00. Night Shirts, 50c to 5.00. Holiday Gloves, $1.00 to 3.00. Fur and Fur Lined Gloves, $2.50 to 15.00. Fur Caps, $2.00 to 6.00. Genuine Seal Caps, $12.00 to 25.00. Ladies Lisle Hose, 35c to 50c. Ladies Silk Hose, 75c to 2.50. Boys Sweaters, 75c to 3.50. Mens Lisle Hose, 25c, 35¢ and 50c. Mens Cashmere Hose, 25c, 35c and 50c. Mens Silk Hose, 25c to 2.50. HOLIDAY SETS Stetson Hats, $3.50 to 8.00. Knox Derbies, $5.00. Trimble Soft Hats and Derbies, $3.00 to 5.00. imported and Domestic Velour Hats, $3.00 to 5.00 Leather Novelties, 25c to $10, Fine Canes, 50c to $7 Fancy Vests, $2.50 to 5.00. Evening Vests, $4 to 10, COMBINATION SETS Tie and Hose; 50c to 1.50. Tie and Handkerchiefs, 50c to 1.50. Holiday Silk Suspenders in fancy boxes, 50c to 1.50. Suspenders and Garters, $1 00 to 2.00. Ladies Linen Handkerchiefs, 15c to 50c. Ladies Fine Embroideried Handkerchiefs Box of Three Handkerchiefs, 50c. Box of Three Handkerchiefs, 75c. Box of Three Handkerchiefs, $1.00" Box’of Four Handkerchiefs, $1.50. Fine Umbrellas for Ladies and Gents, $1.00 to 10.00. Holiday Neckwear, 25c to 3.00. Mens Mufflers and Reefers, 25c to 10.00. Mens Sweaters, $2.00 to 10.00. JOHN LUTZ Hatter and Haberdasher 204 South 6th St. e SPRINGFIELD, ILL. Special Low Rate The Forum $1.00 FOR ONE YEAR Until January 1, 1915 Must Be Paid In Advance : Let us have your ~ P e e rinting Prices right Our Telephone Number now is Bell 2720 Office—819} E. Washington St Prompt Service, Day or Night Moderate Charges F, W. ERXLEBEN UNDERTAKER Funeral Director and Professional Embalmer 1119-1121 South Adams St. Both Phones, Main 1962 Peoria, Ill. os "Id like to G8 Sid a te 3 as ) vay youl when you stoke | a! a ‘CENT gem @7 é a a > eZ rd Bn an Ba | | ete / hore. Pl | | omar y tase: Lay Aan anions, Pi SEAR pr Lamane tees | AMERICAN CLEANERS. Cleaning, Dyeing and Repalring— All Work Guaranteed—French Dry Cleaning of Ladies’ and Gents’ Cloth- ing—Goods Called for and Delivered —Prices Reasonable. O. P. BERRY, Prop. Old Phone 3632. 1808 E. Monroe St, Office Phone 717 SA. Morris Williams Attorney at Law. 109 South Eleventh St., Springfield, tl. PUR Jesieee CNS Sena TREATMENT 4 Re” a \ 9 Scientific and Sanitary Treatment of the Scalp, effecting a healthy Scalp, and thus promoting a growth of Luxuriant Hair. Massage and Manicuring instruction: given. Prompt attention given to all custo- mers, Your patronage solicited. M. E. WARRICK Bell Phone 3848 922 South 16th St. Neatly Furnish- ed Rooms AND BOARD BY DAY OR WEEK Mrs. A. V. Smith 11034 E. Washington St. FOR SALE AT HOTEL BROWN The Forum, The Defender, The Freeman, Boston Guard- ian, Indianapolis Ledger, and all Colored Papers. ‘The Sept: ember Crisis will be here Sept. 16 or before. E. L. Rogers Mgr. Dunbar News Co. WINTER COAL Order now by the Ton Prompt Deliveries Full Measure GEO. W. WELLS 1610 E. 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You don't doubt for a minute that a Gas Range would save you a lot of work, /(¢@ but do you know that it is ,/@$ cheaper to cook witk Gas (7/7 lg | than any other fuel? ie $18.50 up ) J ‘Easy Payments ; ae JS. XI ) Shalt we send 5 ET earn ) representative or 4 be i va ee ce BS el, 4 OWWREAS\, “Seeman Springfield Gas and Electric Co. 4th and Monroe Sts. the best papers on sale at Roberts’ shoe store. Res, Phone, 4946. Chas. S. Gibbs ATTORNEY AT LAW AND NOTARY PUBLIC, Old Phone, 1963. Office: 723 East Washington Street Bell Phone 2322 B. G. CLANTON Attorney at Law Legal Business Carefully Attended To. 11th and Washington Sts. Enterprise Bank Bldg. FOR WINTER and XMAS HATS, LATEST STYLE AT Mis, Mattie Tucker TOILET ARTICLS OF DIFFERENT KINDS. CALL AND SEE THEM. 206 North 14th 8t. Old Phone 5916. 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WILL BRING ONE RIGHT TO YOUR KITCHEN—SET UP ALL READY TO USE CHRISTMAS MORNING. pp’ Rr eB. || \\ x5 | ee Gy [meer | Mga Rat If 5 ri ———<¥ss 7 7 i A a \ ST | i a 1 zy [eel oO VY eS ie I’) eae \ i gE p =. | ieee ee lp VA py ee a Sy Tr ey Me op aC i Cz ff >° Pl oF 5S ————— } \ ir. ee sa === } | ) SSa SS | | af The Balance Can Be Iaid at the Rate of $2.00 Each With Your Gas Bills. This plan permits you to use the range Men! Think it over. A new gas range while paying for it. If you have an out-of- will be appreciated. Your first payment is date worn out gas range, you'll find it’s *mall, the monthly payments are still small- trouble maker, It’s responsible for poor Sith Our Te. zoel ifr highly finished Ricci hed! templet Sadd fats gna ills et pores ain enameled fronts and heat in- Don't you think “Mother” or the ““Woman”’ who cooks in your home is entitled to a good Gas Range? c SHOW ROOM OPEN EVENINGS THIS WEEK TO 9 P. M. Christmas number of the Cri- sis for sale at the Forum office, Hotel Brown and Thompson's 1105 E. Washington St., also the Forum, Defender, Freeman, N. Y, Age and all leading peri- odicals. The Federated Sewing Circles will hold cpen doors, New Years Day at the Zion Baptist Church. From three to six, re- freshments will be served free. Fine program at night. Mrs, J. F. Johnson, Pres. YOU > 625 Stationery 10 Books 35¢ Mirrors 5e Toilet Sets 60c t French Ivory 10c Leather Goods 25c t Smooking Articles le Pipe Racks 15¢ Pocket Books 25¢ Fancy Bags Pictures 35c t fare We also carry a full line of Toilet ar- ticles such as Soaps, Brushes, Combs, Toilet Paper, also Pencils, Pens, Inks, Muscilage, Glue, Laundry Ink, Cement for mending broken dishes and many other articles too numerous to mention. Yellow Journalism Atter more than 30 years of clean, legitimate Negro Journal- ism in Springfield, it remains for one pseudo Karl Monte(?) Editor and Manager (?) of the Industrial Journal of this city, a paper of such ‘dwarfish stature as not to be eligible to entry in the Post Office as a standard publication to depart from the ideals and standards established and maintained by its contemporanies the “Forum” Leader, and Advance Citizen, and enter upon the tempest™ uous and despised sea of Yellow Journalism. - The latest issue of this scurri- lous sheet is remarkable only for its scurrilous and unjust at- tacks upon such splendid men and public Spirited Citizens as Dr. N. J. McCracken, Pastor of St. Paul’s A. M. E. Church, and Dr, N. B. Ford, also upon the Junior Benedictos, an or- ganization of some of the lead- PERSONALS Dr. J, C. Ellis has moved his office to 815% E, Washington St. Quarterly meeting at Grace M. EB. Church, Jan. 11 and 12, 1915. Rev. Boles, Dist. Supt. S. J. Williams and family, have moved to Cairo, where Mr. Williams has charge of one of the Baptist churches. He has been at Canton, Ill. for the past 14 or 18 months, Rev. Geo, W. Wright, 1928 E. Kansas St. is on the sick list.- Mr. Wright is a veteran minis- ter and has many friends who wish his recovery. Atty. B. G. Clanton was in Quincy last week on business. The way tickets are going everybody is aiming to hear Dr. Vernon, Ex-Register ot the U.S. Treasury. Bishop Lee, of the A. M. E. Church, preached in the city at St. Paul Church last Friday evening. Last Sunday was Union Ser- vice Day at St. John A. M. E. Church, Quarterly meeting will be held St. John A. M. E, Church, Sat- urday and Sunday, Dec. 26 and 27th, Rev, G. W, Jones, P. E, officiating. A Cantata will be given at St. John A. M. E, Church dur- ing the holidays. MORTUARY Chester May, 20 years old, a very promising young man, a graduate of the Ward school here and a member of Co. H. I. N. G., accidently shot himself last week while playing with or cleaning a revolver and died from the shot, was buried Mon- day, Dec. 14th, under military rites, The funeral was held at New Hope Baptist Church, Rev. Carter officiating. Mrs. Virginia Stevens, of E. Madison St., an elderly lady, died Saturday, and was buried Monday. Funeral was held at St. John A. M. E, Church Rev. L. E. Christy officiating. Subscribe for the Forum by the year or six months before you go, men. Leading down state paper. NOTICE Write ups of marriages and so- cials over 10 lines will not be ac- cepted as “free news,” but will cost from $1.50 upwards. A. M, Williams, Complainant's Solicitor STATE OF ILLINOIS | ., ‘Sangamon County » Circuit Court—To March Term, A. D. 1915. Alberta Barbour t vs. In Chancery. William Barbour Affidavit of the non-residence of Wil- liam Barbour, defendant above named, having been filed in the office of the clerk of the Circuit Courtof said county, notice is hereby given to the said Wil- liam Barbour that the complainant filed her bill of complaint in said court, in the chancery side thereof, on the eighth day of October, A. D. 1914, and that a summons issued out of said court against said defendant, returnable on the first Monday of November, 1914, as is by law required, Now, unless you, the said William Barbour, shall be and appear before the Sangamon County Circuit Court, on the first day of the next term thereof, to be holden at the court house in the city of Springfield, om the first Monday of March, A, D. 1915, and plead, answer or demur to said complainant's bill of com- plaint, the same and the matters and things therein charged and stated, will be taken as confessed, and a decree en- tered against you, according to the prayer of said bill. J, H. DRENNAN, Clerk. GRAND LECTURE AND MUSICAL St. Paul A. M. E. Church December 29th, 1914. Dr. W. T. VERNON Former Register U. S. Treasury. Auspices Chamber of Commerce. Benefit Campbell College. Opening—(Bacholor Belles) sLyric Orchestra ...........Lampe Vocal Solo ...... seeseeeee + ddbins bee de ... Chas. Brandon Our Wedding Day Sere reiosis eee econ ... Orchestra Vocal Solo . We seseeeesees ses Mrs. Nancy Coleman Address—The Man and The State . Dr, W. T. Vernon Lyrte OrcnestRa. Dr. N. B. Fea GH. L. a Grand Lecture and Musical Springfield’s Greatest Literary Treat Dr. W: T. VERNON Late Register U. 8. Treasury will d-Viver his Famous Lecture: “The Man and the State” AT St. Paul’s A. M. E. Church Tuesday Evening, December 29, 1914 ADMISSION, 25¢ Auspices Chamber of Commerce Benefit of Campbell College. Assisted by Springfield’s Local Vocal Stars. Dr. Vernon is the most celebrated Lecturer and Ora- tor that the race has in the world to-day and his coming to the Capital City is to be made the greatest literary event of a decade. Where ever Dr. Vernon has lectured he has been proclaimed the “matchless orator of the race.” Eloquent, inspiring, ennobling, splendid, forensic portray- al of the race’s achievements in liquid words of eloquence PATRONS PATRONESSES Dr. Jas. Henderson Dr. N. B. Ford Dr. J. 0. Miles Dr. S. A. Ware Atty, A.M. Williams Atty. B. J. Clanton, Atty. C. S. Gibbs Maj. 0. B. Duncan Rev. N. J. McCracken Rev.L. E. Christy Rev. Wm. M, Carter Rev. Father Simon Rev. J. J. Chappelle Rev. W. F. Walker Rev. S.C. Manuel Maj. G. W. Ford Capt. R. A. Byrd Hardin Long Robt. Taylor J. W. Grady T. R. Thompson J. M, Mosby Amos Duncan John W, Slaughter Wash E. Johnson E. L. Rogers Chas Renfro Geo, Wells Lieut. R. Ross Elks’ Annual Xmas Ball. ‘The Annual Christmas Ball given by Chas. Young. Lodge I. B. P. O. E. of W. willbe held at Arion Hall, Fourth and Jefferson Streets, Springfield, illinois, Monday» Evening, December 28th, 1914, These are the best at-. tended and largest attend balls of the city. The best Or- chestral Music. Finest hall in the city and most conveni- ent and spacious: Prepare for the oceasion. Nobody desires to miss, “everybody” attends. Comarrrer: Alex. Bender, Chairman; Geo. Beard; Otis B. Duncan; J. W. Grady; J. C. Adams. PATRONESSES Miss Irene Rudy Mrs. Lizzie Wilkens Mrs. J. F, Johnson Mrs. J. S. Lee Mrs. Jesse Rodgers Miss Eva Monroe Mrs. Nancy Coleman Miss Mary Bellamy Miss Eulalia Osby Mrs. Emma Goins Mrs. Hardin Long Miss Gladys Saunders Mrs. E. J. McCoo Mrs. Thos. Warrick Mrs. J. T, Coleman Mrs. S.A. Ware Mrs. J. A. Slanghter Mrs. G, A. Barkesdale Mrs, Frank Burns Mrs. Bertha Hall Mrs. Eolia Nelson Mrs. N. B. Ford Mrs. R. A. Byrd Mrs. Jos. Morgan. Mrs. Wm. E. Mitchell | G, H. L. NELSON, Chairman. GIVEABLE GIFTS An assortment here of specialties for Men and Boys that are giveable gifts from woman to man, mothers to boys, or from man to man. A Few Xmas Suggestions Below Neckwear, Shirts, Underwear, Hosiery, Hats, Umbrellas, Caps, Night Shirts, Suits, Pajamas, Gloves, Sweaters, Overcoats, Jersey Sweaters, Mackinaws, Raincoats, Collars, Suspenders, Garters, Odd Trousers, Work Clothes, Mufflers, Men's Jewelry, Boys' Indian Suits, Scout Suits, Cowboy Suits. We will hold any article until the day before Xmas upon the payment of a small amount. No matter what you buy of us, whether a low or a high priced article, you get the best quality for that price. The difficult art of Christmas shopping for Men or Boys may be practiced here with ease and certainty and goods may be selected at any time and delivered according to instructions. HALL & HERRICK CO. New International Dictionary $12.00 to $15.00 Imperial Dictionary $5.00 Dictionary Stands $2.50 to $7.00 Cards, Folders, Booklets and Letters. SIMMONS STATIONERY AND OFFICE SUPPLIES East Side Square. ing young women of the race in this city. The attitude of dignified silence maintained by the Junior Benedictos who have been assailed repeatedly in the columns of this paper, will no doubt be the attitude of Drs. Ford and McCracken but the friends of these gentlemen will resent these spiteful and unwarranted attacks upon them. The Gem Drug Co. has been put in a most u enviable light of assailing through the medium of this nasty sheet one, who in the course of his years of life in this city has proven himself to be thoroughly imbued with a high sense of race pride and loyalty and who has contributed liberally toward the support of all the race's activities in religious, cultural and chairitable affairs I refer to Dr. N. B. Ford. I have every reason to believe that the names of persons used in the article denunciatory of Dr. Ford were used without their previous knowledge and consent. One man whose wife's name was used therein having cornered the Editor and Gen'l Ansco Cameras and Photographic supplies. Fine Stationery—All the latest novelties in tinted or bordered. Games for Everybody—Including Roodles, Rook, Flinch, Pit, Rummy, Sherlock Holmes, Plaz, etc. 220 South Fifth Street. Manager and denounced him most scathingly. Although the article is signed by the Gem Drug Co. it was undoubtedly inspired by a personal animosity toward Dr. Ford by the "man behind the curtain" whose life here has not been free from criticism. No one questions the competency of the pharmacist who is in charge of the prescription department of the Gem Drug Co. But we do ask the question—who is the Gem Drug Co.? Is it not true that Mr. Karl Pickett assumed the indebtedness of the Gem Drug Co. and is in reality the real owner of it? Is it not true that this same Industrial Journal [assails] Mr. Pickett as being a man unworthy of patronage in a business way? Dr. Ford has never claimed the support of the Colored people of this city simply because he is a Negro, but only as a competent physician and surgeon worthy of hire. We have never before heard of a corporation or company assailing through the medium of of the public press an individual for not patronizing their business nor do we believe that the Gem Drug Co. is responsible for this undignified attack upon Dr. Ford. Rather do we ascribe it to the petty personal animus of the real proprietor of the Industrial Journal who resorts to this unfair and unjournalistic method of striking at one for woom he has a personal dislike Respectfully. FAIR PLAY. JACKSONVILLE (By Nellie Early) Frank Mallory entertained a few friends at a stag party Wednesday evening. All enjoyed a pleasant time. Miss Bernice Mosly was given a birthday party Saturday afternoon in honor of her ninth birthday. Take a chance on the colored doll in Mallory Bros window. The Needlecraft Club met at the residence of Mrs. Mitcheson Friday afternoon. Refreshments were served by the hostess. The Friday Art Club met with Mrs. Wm. Blue Friday. The attendance was good, and the next NS meeting will be with Mrs. Chas. Bramm, Friday. Dec. 18th. The choir of the Second Baptist Church met with the following members as host and hostess: Miss Margaret DeWitt, Jessie Allen, Macon Saunders, Chestene Mason, Carl Spencer and Arthur Cooper. The members were entertained in the church parlors at their regular business meeting Refreshments were served. The revivals at the Second Baptist Church closed Sunday night after a two weeks' meeting. The meeting was in charge of Rev. W.W. Russel, of Topeka Kans. MATRIMONIAL NASBY—SEALS A very pretty home wedding took place Wednesday evening at 6 p.m. at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Sharp when Miss Eunace Seals of Louisville, Ia., became the bride of Mr. Henry Eugene Nasby of this city. The house was beautifully decorated in the bride's colors, yellow and white. Before the bride appeared Prof. Thomas Waggoner sang 'Oh, Promise Me,' after which the wedding march from Lohengrin was played. The bride came in from the east room, was met at the door by the groom. The ceremony was performed by Rev. H. H. DeWitt, pastor of the Second Baptist Church. The bride was attired in yellow satin, draped in cream shadow lace and wore a rose in her hair. After the ceremony was performed and congratulations received the bride changed from her wedding gown and wore a baby blue velvet suit trimmed with gold braid made with cape effect, after which the party were taken to Miss Robinson's Cafeteria where a wedding supper was served. Mr. Nasby is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Augustus Nasby and has always made Jacksonville his home. He is a member of the local Negro Business League and of the Second Baptist Choir. Mrs. Nasby came to the city a few months ago and took nurse training at Dr. Kenniebrew's Sanitarium. For the present they will reside at 530 W. Lafayette Av nue. We extend to them an abundance of success. THE LEO FRANK CASE more than one year ago Leo Frank, white, 18, was indicted, tried and convicted by the Mary Phagan, a 14 year old girl. The case is well known and fresh on the mind of the newspapers carefully. Mr. Frank can be hanged, but every time there was an on technical legal points. A Colored case was taken to the Supreme Court, seems that that body has no jurisdiction over close grounds. The Burns Detective Frank's rescue and attempted to lay the dead boy. A more depicable thing seems to do not know of Frank's guilt or read the evidence carefully, but one Georgia is mob-ridden and the same hit the flame of "inglory" against them and now the tray is turned. newspapers say that the main evidence comes from a "degenerate Negro." What state? Why did the jury in Georgia decide of a "degenerate Negro" against Mr. white man? Are they prejudiced against the Jew? Now you have it. O year ago perturbed over the affair, but how about aspect?" If Frank is not guilty and G who is it that is doing all of this disgrace Oglethrope's posterity, the home of T. H. Stephens. This is fair Georgia as sowed. Sherman's march through G will her thoroughly. The "most unkindest cut of all" is to a man on that poor helpless Colored boy. He will not get more than justice. We believe in Golden Rule. We rejoice not in an abuse. We have sympathy as much for a person would for a Colored person. We are now and have no respect for any person rates lawlessness. For every wrong person will suffer. Mark the assertion. More than one year ago Leo Frank, white man of Atlanta, Ga., was indicted, tried and convicted of the murder of one Mary Phagan, a 14 year old girl. The history of the case is well known and fresh on the minds of those who scan the newspapers carefully. Mr. Frank was sentenced to be hanged, but every time there was a stay of execution on technical legal points. A Colored lad was connected with the case and testified against Frank. The case was taken to the Supreme Court of the U. S., but it seems that that body has no jurisdiction to interfere on some close grounds. The Burns Detective Agency came to Frank's rescue and attempted to lay the blame on the Colored boy. A more depicable thing seldom happens. We do not know of Frank's guilt or innocence. We never read the evidence carefully, but one thing we do know, Georgia is mob-ridden and the same "spirits" that first lit the flame of "inglory" against the Negro is yet alive and now the tray is turned. The newspapers say that the main evidence against Frank comes from a "degenerate Negro." Why call him a degenerate? Why did the jury in Georgia regard the testimony of a "degenerate Negro" against Mr. Frank, a wealthy white man? Are they prejudiced against Frank because he is a Jew? Now you have it. O yes, the daily papers are perturbed over the affair, but how about lynching a "suspect?" If Frank is not guilty and Georgia is a disgrace, who is it that is doing all of this disgraceful business? Oglethrope's posterity, the home of Toombs and Alexander H. Stephens. This is fair Georgia reaping what she sowed. Sherman's march through Georgia did not purge her thoroughly. But the "most unkindest cut of all" is to attempt to blame this on that poor helpless Colored boy. We hope Frank will not get more than justice. We believe strongly in the Golden Rule. We rejoice not in any person's misfortune. We have sympathy as much for a white person as we would for a Colored person. We are opposed to mob law and have no respect for any person or state that tolerates lawlessness. For every wrong done, the wrong doer will suffer. Mark the assertion. MAJOR CONNOLLY DEAD. er Connolly, a distinguished citizen on Friday and was buried here Thursday. er in the civil war, was appointed Uni attorney for two terms, and was twice from the 21st Congressional District of Major Connolly, a distinguished citizen of the city died Tuesday and was buried here Thursday. He served with honor in the civil war, was appointed United States District Attorney for two terms, and was twice elected to Congress from the 21st Congressional District of Illinois. Christmas Suggestions DECATUR (By Special Staff Correspondents) Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Robinson 1662 N. Broadway St. who had the misfortune to be burned out by fire about 4 weeks ago, have had the necessary remodeling done and removed to their home at the above number. Debate at the Baptist church Dec. 29th, resolved that the Trotter episode was beneficial to the Colored race. This promises to be and interesting discussion. The Elks sermon was quite well attended and the program was good. Work on the new hotel is in progress. All of the Old Commissioners want to run again. A pleasant evening was the unanimous opinion of 30 couples who attended the Elks Ball at Traver Hall, Dec. 10th. Much credit is due to Osbornes Lyric Orchestra which rendered excellent music. The evening was enjoyed by all who were there, the pleasure seekers are eagerly watching and hoping for another such evening as this one. The managing committee heartly thank those who were present for their assistance in making the Ball so pleasant and successful. Now if the Colored people of the 2nd ward, of Chicago, will exercise good judgment and stand by whoever of the three able men is nominated, they will loom up high as sagacious men who are really for the race's advancement and for political preferment and recognition. Frank H. For Re The City Commission has Frank H. Hamilton. Mr. Hamilton murmur or complaint and the mention coming to his departmently man every day in the week. His previous good record has didate for re-election and is a petent man in the city for such that competency before. Mr. H. and a Happy New Year. Rousing Christ OFFFRED AT PHILLIP'S S BARGAIN STORE 121 South 7th St. Snappy Styles It's only a matter of coming to the a few steps from the business center chases. Extra indudements, extra their real worth. Buy useful presented. Here are six good snaps; hurry The City Commlssion has no more faithful worker than Frank H. Hamilton. Mr. Hamilton filled his position without a murmur or complaint and there was no complaint worthy of mention coming to his department. He is the same affable friendly man every day in the week. His previous good record has been sustained. He is a candidate for re-election and is a good man. He is the most competent man in the city for such a position and was elected on that competency before. Mr. Hamilton wishes all a merry Xmas and a Happy New Year. Rousing Christmas Specials Snappy Styles in Wearables It's only a matter of coming to this store for your holiday gifts. Walk a few steps from the business center and save many dollars in your purchases. Extra induements, extra goods, extra values, at less than half their real worth. Buy useful presents; they are always the most appreciated. Here are six good snaps; hurry along and Snap 'em up. Black Fur Neck Piece, value $10.00 our price ..... 1.98 Ladies' Plush Coats, value $25.00 our price ..... 8.50 Men's Tailored Suits in blue Serge value $22.00, our price ..... 12.00 Rubber Sporting Boots, value $7.50 our price ..... 3.98 Men's $15.00 Overcoats at ..... 6.98 Ladies' $12. and $15. Dresses at ..... 3.95 You cannot possibly find su field. Come along lively. Phillips B 121 South You cannot possibly find such bargains elsewhere in Springfield. Come along lively. Phillips Bargain Store 121 South Seventh St. LINCOLN, ILL. Special by Staff Correspondent Miss Eddie Wesley daughter of Rev. J. W. Wesley started for Keota, Iowa Thursday, Dec. 17 th. accompanied by her father where she will join the Blind Boon Concert Company. Arrangements having been premade some six months ago when Boon was at Lincoln, the parents are proud of their daughter, and her many friends wish her a great future. Miss Wesley was once the correspondent for this paper, and is a very bright young lady. For our part we are thankful that we are as well as we are. The candidates for office in Peoria are looming up fast, they seem to want Woodruff again for mayor. MAKES HIGHEST GRADE Mr. S. E. Turner, pharmacist for the Gem Drug Co. made the highest grade in the state examination for registered pharmacists recently held in Chicago BANQUET At HOTEL BROWN. The members of Central Lodge No.3, A.F. and A.M. gave a banquet at the Brown Hotel last Wednesday night. Quite a large and appreciative crowd attended and all were pleased with the services and the general appearance of the hotel. Hamilton -election no more faithful worker than ton filled his position without a we was no complaint worthy of nt. He is the same affable friend- has been sustained. He is a can- good man. He is the most com- position and was elected on hamilton wishes all a merry Xmas Christmas specials THE HOME OF SANTA CLAUS Everything to Wear for Everybody is in Wearables this store for your holiday gifts. Walk and save many dollars in your pur- goods, extra values, at less than half ats; they are always the most appreci- y along and Snap 'em up. bargains elsewhere in Spring- argain Store Seventh St. Try us LAINO BROTHERS Clothing, Shoes and Men's Furnishings 812 E. Washington Street. Springfield, Ill. : New Phone 536 Chas. Metzger Meat Market All kinds of First Class Sausage a Specialty. 627 E. Washington Street. Both Phones 286 A Merry Xmas and a Happy New Year to all J. M. NOLAN GROCER 13th & Cass Sts. Hotel Brown The Popular Hotel for Colored People. Special rates to State House and Hotel Workers. Eleventh and Adams Streets SPRINGFIELD, ILL. A. J. Marshall Cash Meat Market Fresh, Salt and Cured Meats WE SOLICIT AND APPRECIATE COLORED TRADE 1105 E. S. GRAND AVE. Old Phone 2968 SPRINGFIELD, ILL. OLD PHONE 3327 OFFICE HOURS 9 to 12 a.m. 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Dr. J. G. ELLIS PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Diseases of Women 815 $ _{2}^{1} $ E. Washington St. SPRINGFIELD, ILL. 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, 217½ S. 6th St. Nice. Neat. Sanitary Furnished Rooms. Boarding by day or week, reasonable prices. MRS. E. WOODS, 706½ E. Washington St. PIANOS Make a handsome Christmas Present; and they last. Why not have a Piano delivered for Christmas? You can make a small payment down and the balance monthly or yearly if you wish. PIANOS And Player Pianos. We have the largest and most complete stock shown in Springfield. Oldest and best as well. PIANOS To rent-on hand at present-100 pianos to rent at $4 and $5 per month. All piano rent to apply on purchase if you wish. PIANOS Make musicians of your boys and girls. Give them a chance with a piano in your own home and start the New Year right. PIANOS From Springfield's largest and most reliable piano house. Chickering & Sons, Boston, Jesse French, Kurtzman and French & Sons are pianos of quality. J. B. BLISS, Secretary, Treasurer and Gen. Manager Fourth and Adams Sts. Spr First Class Cafe AND SODA FOUNTAIN Meals and Short Orders 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. Attorney and Counsellor at Law 124½ East Wood St. Your Legal Business handled Carefully and Prudently 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 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. IF IT COM "YOU KN IF YOU WANT A GOOD SQUARE DEAL FOR YOUR FANCY HOLIDAY GOODS, Call O. T. STONE Corner Church and Decatur Sts. Bell Phone 1836 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 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 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. 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. peoria OM FRE IT IS Christmas Present; and they Christmas? You can ma- monthly or yearly if you have the largest and oldest and best as well. ent—100 pianos to ren- to apply on purchase if boys and girls. Give me and start the New Y est and most reliable p ase French, Kurtzman s Pian Treasurer and Gen. Manager --- 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 Mair 5623 303 N. Washington St. PEORIA, ILL. Lady or man to collect for the Forum on commission basis. Good money for energetic person. Colored preferred. Apply at FORUM OFFICE, FRENCH'S IS GOOD" and they last. Why not have you can make a small payment early if you wish. largest and most complete stock ist as well. anos to rent at $4 and $5 per purchase if you wish. Is. Give them a chance with the New Year right. reliable piano house. Chick- Kurtzman and French & Sons Piano Co. n. Manager Springfield, Ill. WANTED