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FORUM (Single Copy, 5c. 6 Months, 80c) SPRINGFIELD AND PEORIA, ILLINOIS, SATURDAY, FEB. 13, 1915. ($1.50 per Year in Advance Historical Society State House VOL. 11. NO. 11 (Single Copy, 5e. 6 Months, 80e) SPR Published W VOL.11. NO.11 M. Basil W. Ogg For Commisioner. Basil W. Ogg, proprietor of the 400 Cigar Co. and president of the Auto-Sales Co. of this city, is a candidate for commissioner. There is not a more industrious or deserving young man in the city than Mr. Ogg, neither is there any of the candidates aspiring for said position better fitted from business experience than Mr. Ogg. He is a graduate of the Springfield High School and is one of the best known young men of the city. Mr. Ogg has a large host of colored friends and aquaintances who supported him 4 years. The office calls for young alert men who are men of integrity and desirous of seeing Springfield raised to the standard of other cities of her size. Political Advertisement Deadlock in House Still On 66 Ballots Taken The legislature adjourned again without electing a speaker, though Graham, of Aledo, got to 68, 9 votes of the goal by a bi-partisan alliance. This is the longest and the most extravagant deadlock in the history of this or any other state - an unprecedented travesty. It is now freely predicted that, when our chosen servants return, weary, worn, sad and hungry, next Tuesday, Shurtleff will be elected - but that ground-hog story has been told for six long weeks. Big Rally for H. Sallie. A big political rally was held at Masonic Hall last Wednesday Eve. Fully 200 persons were out. A goodly number of women were present. C. S. Gibbs presided. Speeches were made by Dr. Ware, Rev. Carter and candidate Sallie. W. H. Conkling and H. H. Devereux also spoke for Mr. Sallie. Music was furnished by the band. It was the most enthusiastic meeting since Dr. Vernon was here October 29th last. "Be Ye Doers and not Sayers only." SPRINGFIELD AND PEORIA, ILLINOIS, SATURDAY, FEB. 2 Weekly in Springfield Geo. H. Wilson PETER H. Member of the famous 49th Illinois General Assembly who is being boomed as the republican candidate for Attorney General. PETER H. BURTON Chas. F. Clapp Mr. Chas. F. Clapp, whose announcement and platform appeared in the Forum, is a man highly deserving the consideration and support from the Colored voters as well as any other class of voters, his competency is unquestioned and his declaration of principles or platform, is very comprehensive and as good as any man's yet enunciated. He tells you plainly and unequiocally what he believed in and what shall be his policy and his endeavors. The Forum has known him for over 4 years and find him to be a man of integrity, sobriety and ability. He has a large acquaintance among the best element of the colored people and they speak of him in highest terms. Give his candidacy careful consideration. ForCOMMISSIONER ForCOMMISSIONER OF THE Ciy of Springfield VOTE FOR J. EMIL SMITH PRIMARIES, FEBRUARY 23rd. Ira A. Hickman for Justice of the Peace Ira A. Hickman, republican candidate for Justice of the Peace, has lived in the city most of his entire life and is well known to all or nearly all of the Colored residents of the city and is fully able and capable of filling this position satisfactorily to all. Please give his candidacy careful attention. 15. ($1.50 per Year in Advance 20 Cents per Month) and Peoria Jesse K. Payton for Commissioner Unqualifiedly Endorsed by Leading Citizens of all Classes. Mr. Payton's qualifications are beyond question. His integrity is beyond question. His executive ability is beyond cavil. He is now filling out the unexpired term of the late Geo. E. Coe, as commissioner of finance — he has handled that arduous job with surpassing ability—arduous because our city treasury has been with out sufficient funds to meet the current expenses for 4 years or more and it takes a financier to handle a job with a constant deficit, Mr. Payton has proven equal to the emergency, he is a gentleman and a courteous man, if elected he can fill and will fill, the position with honor and credit and his candidacy is highly commended to all voters regardless of race or class. Edward Furrow Edward Furrow Mr. Edward Furrow, the architect, is a candidate for commissioner and he is a man of high ideals - he does not believe a man should hold prejudice against another man for color, race or creed. Colored Southernerns Should Vote Democratic ticket when such is to their Advantage The Colored man in the South should not vote against his neighbor just because his best friend happens to be a democrat, but, on the contrary, he should vote to conserve the best interests of his immediate surroundings, it is a question as to the wisdom of the solid colored vote for the G. O. P. immediately after the war, we are sure there is no need now of the solid Colored Southern Republican vote. ForCOMMISSIONER —OF THE— City of Springfield VOTE FOR ROY R. REECE PRIMARIES, FEBRUARY 23rd- THE FORUM, Rogers & Osby, Publishers. Published every Saturday at 8191-2 BH. Washington street, Springfield, Ul ORT ERE os cak i dacsncosse run eo QlelO Bix Months .........eesereeree+ 80€ One Month ......cecseeesseeseee 20€ ‘Weekly paper devoted to the inter- ests of the whole people. 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Political announcements on appll- cation, We are not responsible for the views of correspondents and writers who sign articles, SATURDAY, FEB, 11, 1915 Political Announcements FOR MAYOR Thereby announce my candidady for the nomination for the office of mayor subject to the muncipal primary to be held Tuesday, February 23, 1915. HARRY H. DEVEREUX. FOR COMMISSIONER Thereby announce myself asa can- didate for Office of Commissioner, pri- mary February 23, 1915. ‘i R. B, FLESCH, I HEREBY announce my candidacy for the nomination of commissioner of Springfield, subject to the primaries to be held Tuesday, Feb. 23rd, 1915. FRANK FITZSIMMONS. I hereby announce myself as candidate for re-election for commissioner of the city of Springfield, subject to the prim- aries to be held February 23, 1915. FRANK H. HAMILTON, Mx. H. SALLIE, for 17 years a citizen and a successful business man of Spring- field, does hereby announce his candi- dacy for commissioner, subject to prim- aries to be held Februaay 23, 1915. 1 herchy announce myself « candidate for the office of commissioner of the city of Springfield, subject to the decision of the primrry February 23, 1915, LAWRENCE L, FLINN. I hereby announce myself as a candi- date for the office of commissioner of the ctiy of Springfield, subject to the de- cision of the voters at the primary to be held February 23, 1915. CHARLES H. CLAPP. ‘The next question naturally is; How far is it to Tipperary? The South has no right to fear miscegenation—who, but the South first miscegenated? The South always justifies every obnoxious law enacted by it, especially when the Afro American is the victim. Eureka—now love is the sub- stance of things hoped for; the evidence of things not seen. | For by it the lawyers, (via divorce,) obtained a good re- port, | The records show at the City Hall, when Lawrence L, Flinn was Alderman trom the 5th ward, he recognized the Colored man as being entitled to equal justice and fair treatment. Why don’t the daily papers, or rather, the press, condemn the injust legislation being en. acted at Washington? They speak out boldly against the atrocities committed in Bel- gium? 0 ye of little faith. If Thaw isn’t “crazy” they will surely drive him insane. It is a shame how they are treat- ing that young man, ‘There was a stormy session held In the Council last Monday night, And don’t you ever forget the fact That it was an awful fright. They wrestled and they tust- led, They called-each other a lie, But when the storm subsided The bout was declared a tie. Mr. Payton did not mean to create a furore, he only wanted to know what had become of the check and why Westenhouse had not sent the generator. The democrats in Washington had better be preparing for war with Germany instead of riding in separate cars in the District of Columbia. Mayhaps they will not have time to ride. Why don’t Mayor Schnepp and Commissioner Spaulding sue each other for libel. In some states, notably Mississip- pi, you are in danger of great bodily harm if you call a ‘South- ern geneleman’ a lie, his being a lie to the contrary not-with. standing. Wonder do these cranks think a Colored man can force a white girl to marry him? / Nearly everybody is opposed to intermarriages but those who intermarry, what an indi- osynerasy. Some of the papers think President Wilson is a coward and is not protecting Americans in Mexico, but these papers are bigger cowards than Wilson, for they never complain of the lynchings and mobbing and the failure of the President to pro- tect Americans in America— Bosh, to h--- with you. RUDOLPH HILMER COMMISSIONER gE y 3 F BS Proprietor HILMER PIANO CO. 409 South 5th Street, is a can- didate for the office of City Commissioner, and if. nominat- ed and elected, will not only discharge the duties of what. ever department he is placed over with unfaltering care and economy, but will reflect credit npon the office and accrue hon- or upon himself. He has lived and labored here for several years and those with whom he has come in closest contact give him an unqualified good repu- tation. For a number of years he had an office with the Merchants Transfer Co, and there showec special ability and business acu: men. Be is spoken of in the highest terms by the Colored men with whom he formed an acquaint ance and around whom he was engaged in business and thes: men speak unreservedly in his favor as a man of the highest type. He is for equal rights for all and a clean, high standard citi. zenship. Realizing that the only way to obtain these cardinal assets men who govern and ex ecute the laws of the people must themselves be of this typ of citizen. Mr. Hilmer has proven to b aman of this calibre and _ wil meet the test of the most exact and scrutinizing. W.H. Conkling for Mayor In this issue of the Forum, ap. pears the announcement of Wm H. Conkling, candidate for the xomination for mayor of the city of Springfield. Not only does Mr. Conkling tell you he is a candidate, but he states plaivly his position on ail questions of importance to the residents and taxpayers of the city. He hides behind no velied promises, or promises that arc impossible of performance. What he says he will do he will endeavor to the best of his ability to accomplish, He alone of all the candidates ‘now in the field, assures the peo ‘ple that he will abide by the lh oF THE PxopLE, By that he means, that what. ever they vote for they should have. The new municipal building, which will provide employment to hundreds of workmen now idle, the improvement of our munici- pal and electric light plants and the encouragement to new indus. tries to locate in Springfield, are some of the planks in his piat- form. A.lof whieh are what the peo ple want und what the city needs. As a friend of the colored pec- ple of Springfield, he stauds withuut au equal, During the administration of the Hon, L. BE. Wheeler as may or of Springtield, Mr, Conkling was City Comp. troller. He had a band in the conduct of tbe affairs of the city during those four years. Never were the colored people of the city treated more fairly, They were given positions which have since been denied them and they were placed on a footing where their rights were properly recognized. In Mr. Conkling, the colored people of the city can be assured that they will finda friend and one upon whom tbey can rely up- un fora square deal, He should be chosen one of the candidates to make the final race for election 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. ek i te : 0 Yate Sci in a) way you fel when you smoke. | Bhs A} acest Not ed IGARS Smt fi bs Maia SS - P aN If | \ Beit. ee: YU. eee 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. + ©. P. BERRY, Prop. Old Phone 3632. 1808 E. Monroe St, Office Phone 717: A. Morris Williams Attorney at Law. 109 South Eleventh St, Springfield, tl. TAXES TAXES TAXES Taxes are now due and payable at this office. Bring your last year's re- ceipt or a complete decription of your property when making payment. GEO. W. SCHWANER. Office in Court house Town Collector Capital Township. Adv. B (Barney) GENAUST Candidate for Justice of Peace Mr. B. Genaust, republican can- didate for Justice of Peace, is well qualified to fill the position and is experienced in public sffairs and dealings with people, having been engaged in business in this city for over 10 years, If elected to this office, the Col- ored man can be assured of a square deal and absolute justice in every particular. Mr. Genaust is we 11 known among the Colored people and they know him to be a man who makes no difference on acccunt of color or creed. If nominated and elected, he will fill the position with justice and impartiality to all. 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You don’t doubt for a minute that a Gas Range would save youalotofwork, /(¢ but do you know that it is ./ASy cheaper to cook with Gas (/'p Ye | than any other fuel? y (\g $18.60 up b/ Easy Payments f ox ot cot: pen ee Y eae! a Seg ca q . X ep Ge ES neues Springfield Gas and Electric Co. 4th and Monroe Sts. 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. Res, Phone, 4946, Chas. S. Gibbs ATTORNEY AT LAW AND NOTARY PUBLIC, Oid Phone, 1963. Office: 723 East Washington Street Bell Phone 2322 Attorney at Law Legal Business Carefully Attended To. 11th and Washington Sts. Enterprise Bank Bldg. FOR WINTER and XMAS HATS, LATEST STYLE AT - Murs, Mattie Tucker TOILET ARTICLS OF DIFFERENT KINDS. CALL AND SEE THEM. 206 North 14th St. | Old Phone 5916. 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M. and will be devoted to the interests of candidates, it will be printed on good paper and cuts will show up nicely, there will also be 500 extra copies printed and distributed in all public places and at the churches so all of the women can see and read the records and platforms of each of you. BIG POLITICAL EDITION OF THE FORUM Out Feb. 20 EVERY CANDIDATE'S CHANCE TO MAKE LAST APPEAL. On Good Paper GET MATTER IN NOT LATER THAN FEBRUARY 17. SHOULD PAY NO ATTENTION THEREOF Because he is a candidate for public office, Dr. E. G. Covington, a reputable Colored citizen of Bloomington, McLean County, the town that went dry last Spring, was threatened death. Dr. Covington should put the United States government in search of the anarchist, but never withdraw. Such thugs, cut-throats and murderers as this black hand are the specimens that boast of their superiority and who originate all of the caste laws. Until March 20, 1915 Must Be Paid In Advance Let us have your Printing Prices right Our Telephone Number now is Bell 2720 Office—8191 E. Washington St PERSONALS Mrs. Thos. Richardson, of 1515 E. Capitol Ave., who has been indisposed for 3 months, is considerably improved. What will greatly and rapidly facilitate in producing a good paper is good reliable support from the Colored people in $ $ $. Prof. R. A. Scott, of England, who performed at the various churches here this week, is said to be a wonder in the musical art. Very complimiliary were the comments on Madame Brown's recital at the Hall last Tuesday night. When the United States gets into war knee deep we are going to refer her to the democratic Jim Crow 63rd Congress and say: To h—— with you—"sick her" Germany. Dr. H. C. Buster, of Decatur, was in the city this week. Mr. Hardy, of Decatur, was in the city this week. Your Mission money for Grace M. E. Church is due. Please take notice. Mrs. Sampson Davis of South Spring Street, who has been very ill, is convalescent. Rev. Wm. E. Wilson, of S. 14th Street, who has been very ill, is up and able to be at his work again. Mrs. Sheppard, wife of J. T. Sheppard, member of the Trustee Board of Grace M. E. Church, died Feb. 10th at her residence on Glenwood Ave. Funeral was held at 2:30 at Kumler church. The Grace M. E. church extends their deepest sympathy to the bereaved family. Mrs. Albert Meek, who has been dangerously ill, is somewhat better at this writing. Mrs. J. P. Roberts of E. Capitol Ave., is very ill at this writing. Rev. C. N. Wright, of Buffalo, Ill., was in the city last week on business. Mrs. Lula Waters, of E. Brown Street is suffering dreadfully with inflamation of her little toe. The Union Services which was held at Pleasant Grove Baptist church Sunday, February 7th was quite a success. Miss Cora Barbour daughter of Mrs. A. Barbour of E. Washington Street is somewhat indisposed at teis writing. $ ^{7} $ Thomas Watts, Sr., is very ill at this writing, which he sustained from a fall recently. Commissioner Frank H. Hamilton has been confined to his bed sick, for several weeks, but his friends are not allowing his campaign to lag. Mr. Hamilton has many friends and is quite a genial man. It is to hoped that he soon shall have been fully recovered. Announcement to the Public This will inform the theatregoers and the public that I have closed the Lincoln theatre and have secured an interest in the new Pekin theatre, 813 E. Washington street. Hereafter I will be located there. I take this opportunity of thanking the public for the liberal patronage given me in the past and request they will all attend the Pekin theatre in the future.—R. A. Byrd. 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. Feb. 20. Candidates Issue. 2000 Copies Sent to entire Colo-ed vote. FEB. 27th. LINCOLN NUMBER FEB. 27th. LINCOLN NUMBER ON SPRINGFIELD STREET CAR ROUTE. Points of Interest—Springfield's attractions and how to reach them: Lincoln's Monument—Oak Ridge cemetery. Take North Fifth street cars from Fifth and Monroe streets. 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. Washington 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. 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 s from Fifth and Washington streets. "The Road of Good Service" 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. ***Pparlor car Limiteds for Peoria; no local stops. 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. *17:15 P.M. *7:05 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. *3:05 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 120 a. m. and 5:10 p. m. Mothers' Asthma Remedy and Cold Relief. People suffering with Asthma and Cold should call on Mrs. Jennie Henderson 527 South 12th St Telephone 6312 E. 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LAW OFFICE Judge Murray Office IS AT 217½ South 6th St. Writes Wills, Deeds and and Settle Vills, Deeds and all kinds of Leg and Settles Estates Writes Wills, Deeds and all kinds of Legal Papers and Settles Estates BELL PHONE 5073 REAL ESTATE FOR SALE OF SPECIALTY—FARMS, INCOME CHANDISE throughout the Now, if you have anything remember I make it a thing with Market V far or near JAMES H. 217 1-2 South Fifth St. STATE FOR SALE OR TRADE—EXCUSES CITY—FARMS, INCOME PROPERTY USE throughout the United States and if you have anything to sell and it has member I make it a Business of Selling thing with Market Value, large or small far or near. See Me. JAMES B. OSBY. 7th Fifth St. Springfield, Ill. 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. AT ALL GOOD DEALERS 50¢ UP Style 309 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. Send two cent stamp for illustrated hook 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) mann. C. T. Baumann THE FREEN (Newly C Your Patronage Solicited Corner 7th and Washington Sts ```markdown ``` Bell Pone, 6350 Calls Promptly Answered el Wallace al Director SERVICE—CHAPEL IN CONNEC- TION Satisfaction Guaranteed IS COMPANY INVESTMENT BANKERS—REAL BAGES, STOCK AND ESTATES BAGES BOUGHT AND SOLD et Telephone 7171 Jacob Williams, Vice-Pres. A. Leigh Wells, Cashier. ential. Invest with us, where results are obtained. OFFICE Murray's office IS AT and all kinds of Legal Papers Settles Estates SALE OR TRADE—EXCHANGES A INCOME PROPERTY AND MER- it the United States and Canada. Nothing to sell and it has a value, it a Business of Selling Any- market Value, large or small, or near. See Me. JAMES B. OSBY. Springfield, Ill. Tel. 7213 The Secret of a Good Figure often lies in the brassiere. Hundreds of thousands of women wear it. The Italian Jolie Brassiere for the reason that they regard it as necessary as a corset. It supports the bust and back and gives the figure the youthful outline which fashion decrees. BEN JOLE [BE-AN JO-LEE] BRASSIERES are the dainiest, most serviceable garments immutable. On the best of materials are used—microfiber, Nylon, Nafion. A flexible bonging of great durability—absolutely rustless— permitting launder without removal. They come in all styles, and your local Dry Goods dealer will show them to you on request. He can easily get them for you by writing to us. Send for an illustrated booklet showing styles that are in high favor. BENJAMIN & JOHNES 50 Warren Street Newark, N. J. 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. THE FREEMAN FLATS (Newly Completed) 100 Jackson St.—New phone 2184-B. 223½ N. Washington St., Rear. —New phone 2382. Electric Lights, Heat and Baths Peoria, Illinois. IS AT Tel. 7213 Some Good Reasons Why Colored People are Lining up for Devereux as one of the two Nominees [Name] 1. When he was Mayor he made one of the best we ever had. 2. The streets were kept clean and the work was done by the needy residents of this city. 3. He could be approached and appealed to by a most humble person, white or Colored. 4. The rights of the Colored man as tax-payer and citizen were always respected. 5. He upheld the civil law and the Colored people have not forgotten these things. 6. His record on municipal affairs in general is an open book. 7. His record as regards recognition of Colored men along all lines where such men were competent and deserving, stands out in bold relief. 8. He is congenial and accessible. If these are not sufficient reasons we do not care for better. Colored People Favor Devereux It seems that a majority of the Colored voters are lining up with H. H. Devereux because of his good past record and because other mayorality candidates are somewhat indifferent or incert. Mayor. Devereux is a man kindly disposed and quick to do whatever he thinks is right and whatever he can do. When he was Mayor, the poor have not forgotten how the Mayor distributed flour, chickens and coal over the city to them "Bread cast upon the waters is returning after many days, not void." Seed sown in good soil always brings forth fruit, sometimes in abundance, when cultivated. Shows Efficiency and Economy The report of Co. Clerk Chas. W. Byers, shows that the County's financial business has been conducted with care and economy and that the County is in a better condition than before in years—this, despite the conditions prevalent for the past two years. This is quite commendable for Mr. Byers and assistants. JAS. W. GULLETT For Secretary of State Hon. Jas. W. Gullet, of Elizabethtown, Hardin County, is being boomed for Secretary of State on the republican ticket. Mr. Gullet is a lawyer of wide reputation extensive and experienced. A man of commanding personality. He served 16 years in the Secretary of State's office, under the late Jas. A. Rose and also under Hon. C. J. Doyle, as Chief Counsel for the Department of Corporations, the most responsible position in that office with the exception of Secretary itself. Lawrence L. Flinn For Commissioner PETER H. Young Hustling Business Man Making a Strong Campaign. Lawrence L. Finn, former Alderman from the 5th ward and a hustling young business man, is a candidate for city commissioner. He is thoroughly competent in every way to fill the post, both from ability and experience. As Alderman, he made a splendid record and was always alert and watchful to the best interests of all the people in all parts of the city. He is absolutely on the square and believes in meting out even handed justice to all. As A.derman and in the affairs of business he has shown that a colored man will get from him the same fair treatment as any other man. He has a large acquaintance among the colored people and has proven his friendship in divers ways. Mr. Flinn has a broad, comprehensive platform on which he is making this race and his is as good as the most exacting person could wish. His earnest desire is to help make the city beautiful and the only way to do so is for such young men to be placed at the head of of the helm, men who are looking out for the future of the city. Taxes are now due and payable at this office. Bring your last year's receipt or a complete description of your property when making payment. GEO. W. SCHWANER. Office in Court house Town Collector Capital Township. Adv. A. M. Williams, Complainant's Solicitor STATE OF ILLINOIS, Sangamon County Circuit Court—To March Term, A. D. 1915. Alberta Barbour vs. William Barbour Affidavit of the non-residence of William Barbour, defendant above named, having been filed in the office of the clerk of the Circuit Court of said county, notice is hereby given to the said William 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, on the first Monday of March, A. D. 1915, and plead, answer or demur to said complainant's bill of complaint, the same and the matters and things therein charged and stated, will be taken as confessed, and a decree entered against you, according to the prayer of said bill. J. H. DRENNAN, Clerk* Bell Phone 2156. Office hours, 9 to 12 a.m., 2 to 5 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 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. Mr. and Mrs. Mathew Brady several weeks ago entertained guests at their home west of town. 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. S. T. CLANTON 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 Hotel Brown The Popular Hotel for Colored People. Special rates to State House and Hotel Workers. Eleventh and Adams Streets 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 $ 8 1 5_{2}^{1} $ E. Washington St. SPRINGFIELD, ILL. 9 to 12 A. M.} HOURS { SUNDAYS 1 to 8 P. M.} { 9 to 12 A. M. 5 to 8 P. M.} Dr. J. I. MILES DENTIST Special Attention Given Children's Teeth Rooms 1-3 Nelson Bldg. 7th and Adams Sts. Springfield, Ill. WELL, I AM STILL IN THE RING, HANDLING, GROCERIES, MEATS AND NOTIONS. Colored as well as White Patronage Solicited. BELL TEL. 1836. Church and Decatur Streets. DECATUR, ILL. MADE IN SPRINGFIELD shoes to order $7.00 to $12.00 per pair, our own make $4.00 to $6.00 per pair. First Class Repairing promptly done, 18 years experience all work guaranteed. Men's shoes for sale $2.50 and $3.00 per pair. J. P. ROBERTS CUSTOM SHOE MAKER 1707 E. Capitol Ave. Bell Tel. 3914 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. --- Frank H. Hamilton Frank H. Hamilton, present Commissioner is out for re-election on his record and merits. No man has dischargeed his duties more faithfully nor better than Hamilton. He is in charge of a most important part of the city's affairs, and, on account of his expert knowledge in civil engineering, he has made that department a success. His friends are legion. Every one likes Hamilton. He is everybody's friend and greets all with the same cordiality every day in the year. He polled a large vote before and none of his stars have been taken from his crown. His announcement appears in another column of our paper, and he desires his friends to stick with him to the last count. The City Commission 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. Shoes for the Whole Family at Cut Prices. Ladies find Dress Shoes in patent leather and gun metal, in colored tops, also in lace. These Shoes sell elsewhere at from $3.50 to $4.00, at our low price of only 1.98 Ladies', Men's. Children's Rubber at cut prices. Childrens Rubber Boots at only 98 OUR HIGHEST PRIN [REMEMBER G. R. Kin Two Blocks West on ADAMS ForCOMM —OF T HIGHEST PRICE IS ONLY $1.98 REMEMBER THE PLACE R. Kinney & Co. two Blocks West of Court House on ADAMS STREET COMMISSIONER —OF THE— OUR HIGHEST PRICE IS ONLY $1.98 Two Blocks West of Court House on ADAMS STREET ForCOMMISSIONER City of Springfield VOTE FOR CHAS. H. EDMA VOTE FOR AS. H. EDMANDS FEBRUARY 23rd. Women who are Registered can Vote in this Election CHAS. H. EDMANDS PRIMARIES, FEBRUARY 23rd. Women who are Women who are Registered can Vote in this Election 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 3890 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 --- Ladies', Men's Children's Rubbers at cut prices. Childrens Rubber Boots at only ..... 98c -OF THE- Vote For CANDIDATE FOR Subject to Decision of Republican Party Primary, February 23, 1915 The Crisis, The Chicago Defender The Freeman, The Boston Guardian The N. Y. Age, The Forum DAVID HUNT'S