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FORUM (Single Copy, 5c. 6 Months, 80c) SPRINGFIELD AND PEORIA, ILLINOIS, SATURDAY, MAY 15, 1915. ($1.50 per Year in Advance Published Weekly in Springfield and Peoria Historical Society State House THE VOL. 11. NO. 25 (Single Copy, 5c. 6 Months, 80c) SPR Published W VOL.11. NO.25 PEORIA. PEORIA. They have not found the man who killed the north Adams street woman yet. But they have stopped arresting "suspicious" Negroes, however. Mr. Freeman, brother of C. S. Freeman, 100 Jackson St., is stopping with his brother, C. S. He is from E. St. Louis and will take a normal course at Carbondale, Ill. ALDERMAN DUNLAP FOR MAYOR Alderman Dunlap, of the 4th ward. is being boomed for Mayor on the republican ticket for 1917 election. Mr. Dunlap has made a good record and is considered the strongest man to take Woodruff's place. Boom Dunlap. Mayor Woodruff has got too big for the job having served or been elected five timts, 10 years. He is now boomed for Governor, and will either be in the equation or a candidate for Congress or some high office. Harry Frankel is candidate for Alderman in the 4th ward, already. A substantial building is in progress at Oak and Adams Sts. The old red brick at Eaton and N. Adams has been razed and a good building on its site will be erected. RESTAURANT L. D. Page has charge of the cafe at 2051 S. Wash. St., over Young Men's Social Club and is preparing some very palatable meals. He is a first class cook himself and knows the business from A. to Z. It is a quiet place, clean and good service is given. He will be pleased to have you call when in Peoria 2051 S. Washington St. INSURANCE AGENCY Chester Houston representing the Clover Leaf. A solid financial company. R. T. Sprattling, blacksmith and skilled mechanic, 114 Lincoln Avenue. Dr. H. A. Cess, Chiropodist. The best work only. Experienced. BARBER SHOP Mr. Brown is proprietor of the Shop in the Warren Hotel building, 205 north Washiugton St., and has a three chair shop and bath. When in Peoria he invites you around. Courteous treatment to all. I. W. Woodson, 422 north Fulton street, headquarters for transients and home. Judge Stone made a splendid record as County Judge. He is now a candidate for Circuit Judge. Joe Dailey will make a good County Judge. Victor Michel is not forgetting to "fine'em $3.00 and cost." Give the Colored man more public work—not necessarily in the work house—on the streets and in the public buildings. Did the Peoria papers reply to that article in the Forum April 24th about the murder? The "Col." is still on the "line" viewing the majestic waters of the Illinois River. Work is going on the foundation of the old German Fire Insurance building, but even as hod carriers, we saw no Colored man working and we were pained for that very thing. Poor white race, you are sure hoggish and doggish. You are the worst monopolists the world ever saw. Cecil Farmer is visiting Tuskegee, Ala., his alma mater. Judge Neihaus should be retained os one of the Circuit Judges because he is worthy of the honor and has made a spotless political record from the beginning. He is a fair and impartial jurist and a consistent friend of everybody, white or Colored. Judge Stone, candidate on the republican side, is also an upright man. There are 6 aspirants and 3 men to be elected. Choose the 3 men who are best fitted. We believe Stone is one of the best. There need be no political lines drawn in this judicial selection. Of course there are only three out of the six to be elected, some one must be defeated. All elected need not be democratic or republican. --- "Be Ye Doers and not Sayers only." SPRINGFIELD AND PEORIA, ILLINOIS, SATURDAY, MAY 1 Weekly in Springfield HOME PANTATORIUM I. C. Harper, leader in his liue of the Colored men, has moved to north Main street. Dr. Bell has returned from a business trip to Burlington, Iowa. BOARDING AND ROOMING HOUSE H. M. Green, 303 north Washington street, everything first class. Patronize Erxleben, he is the only man who refused to draw the "color line" on the dead a few years ago. Start a Grocery Store in Peoria for goodness sakes. J. W. Warren has bought an automobile. PEORIA'S LEADING COLORED BUSINESS MAN F. D. Banks, the Colored wall paper "king," has a large store of wall paper at 825 N. Adams St. He has been in the business for about 7 years and has no superiors in his line. He employs an office girl and, during the season, has 10 to 12 men employed and a horse and wagon. He is highly esteemed by all and is a business man. SALOON Skinner & Coleman, two enterprising Colored men are conducting a very progressive saloon at 214 N. Washington St., in the old place formerly run by Jule Jordon. Their place is kept clean and tidy and always inviting—polite and alert are the bartenders. Fine cigars are kept on hand. When in Peoria they invite you to their place. JUDGE HARRIS OF LINCOLN. Eleventh Judicial Circuit. The republicans, in choosing Judge Harris to succeed himself on the bench of that Judicial Circuit, have acted wisely. Judge Harris is a ripe scholar and a legal luminary that shines out bright in the firmament. He is well known over the circuit and highly esteemed and honored. He studied law in Lincoln under the celebrated Blenn, considered one of the finest authorities on law this country has produced. He is quite young yet and has been on the bench for 10 years. He also served as County Judge of Logan County. He has been a resident of Lincoln for 20 years. As a lawyer he has few superiors. As a judge he is fair, impartial and concise, presiding with surpassing ability. The republicans, and many democrats, over the circuit will support him to a man. The Colored people over the district should support the Judge and keep such men in the most important places, a place where the law is to be interpreted and given out. The 11th judicial circuit comprise the following counties: Logan, McLean, Livingston, Ford and Woodford. In the following picture the Mayor, Wm. Hale Thompson, is shown signing his first ordinance, surrounded bp the following persons in the group. Reading from right to left: Alderman, Oscar DePriest; Commissioner, A. J. Carey; Bishop Samuel Fallows, President of the Commission; Commissioner, R. R. Jackson; Thomas Wallace Swann, Secretary; and Edward D. Green, Advertising Manager. [Image of a group of men in formal attire, standing around a table with documents and a desk lamp, in a room with a dark interior and a wall with a decorative frame. The men appear to be engaged in a formal meeting or discussion.] 1915. ($1.50 per Year in Advance 20 Cents per Month) nd Peoria SOME PROMINENT STATE OFFICIALS. SOME PROMINENT STATE OFFICIALS. J. FRANK HIGGINS. J. Frank Higgins, our Printer Expert, is a very fine, affable man. He is from Chicago. Most men from Chicago if you will note it, are alright. Mr. Higgins knows the business of a printer, it is his profession. He has a fine business, but only took this state job for experience and rest. Under his supervision most of the state printing passes for correction, etc. We take pleasure in telling you what manner of man we find him to be. THE FOLK SONG FESTIVAL AT ARMORY Greatest Thing of its Kind Ever Before Given by Colored People. Madam E. A. Hackley covered herself with glory in the carrying out of her great Folk Song Festival at the Armory last Tuesday evening. There was a large crowd of the best white and Colored people of the city out and the great spacious aduitorium was profusely decorated with American flags, appropriate for the occasion. The entire program was carried out and not a ripple was on the "breeze" to mar the beautiful presentations. The music was enchanting, melodious, sentimental and pathetie, showing the wonderful advancement of the Colored race along this line. Every individual on the program can feel himself or herself congratulated, for all did surpassingly well, showing the wonderful ability to teach and to train possessed by Mrs. Hackley. For one honr and a half the vast audience was held in amazed rapture, captivated by the voluptuous strains of fine music composed by Colored authors. The decorum and managerial abilities of the Madame should be a lesson to our people who spend three times as much time as she occupied and do but little. It shows the advantage of culture, education, experience and refinement. The affair is worth much to the city. THE WOMAN WHO WAS THE LADY OF THE WORLD MISS MARY G. EVANS The most successful evangelist of the present day will begin a series of meeting at St. Paul A. M. E. Church On Mason St. between 6th and 7th Sts. From May 23rd to June 4th, 1915 Weekly paper devoted to the interests of the whole people. Entered as second class mall matter Feb. 24, 1904, at the post office at Springfield, Ill., under the act of Congress of March 3, 1879. 15 II. L. Rogers——Editor 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.....1.50 Three inch, 1 Col., per month.....2.00 Two inch, 2 Col., per month.....2.50 Reading notices, per word, 1c; six words to a line. Special rate made to socials and churches. Display matter, first insertion, 20c and 15c per inch. Special rates made on large ads that stand several times. Political matter, 10c per line, and 10c per inch for display. Legal matter, 40c per inch, eight point type. Political announcements on application. We are not responsible for the views of correspondents and writers who sign articles. "Bleed, bleed poor Country, Great tyranny lay thou thy basis sure, For goodness dares not check thee." — Charles Sumner, in speech against the slave propaganda while in the senate of the United States. Leo M. Frank, of Georgia, who was convicted of the murder of Mary Phagan, a 14 yr. old girl and whose trial has attracted world-wide attention for two main reagons of course, namely; Frank is a wealthy white man, the head and owner of a pencil factory and the principal witness against Frank was a Colored man, better known in connection with this case as a "drunken degenerate," is to be hanged June 22 prox. as an expiation for the crime committed by himself. If no further aid is given Frank, he will pay the penalty by being killed, guilty or not guilty, Wheather this will really atone for the girl's death is questioned, but this is the law. Now there is, at Lincoln, by the railroads, a fine fishing creek. Why don't you people go a fishing more? While Lincoln is not such a populace "berg," she is hard to "beat"—few towns, if any in the State, surpass her for progress and self-respect. Everybody who can drive an auto or hire a chauffer, buys one. JUDGE NEIHAUS OF PEORIA Judge J. M. Neihans. of the circuit bench, of Peoria, is worthy to occupy the bench and should not be ill considered. He has many marm friends among both parties, (republicans and democratic) and the people usually ellect Judges regardless of which party label you wear. NOT TOO EARLY TO LOOK FOR CANDIDATES. Next year we are to select and elect five county officials, among whom are the States Atty. Mr. Oscar J. Putting will not be a bad man to consider for the place. He has the ability and several years' experience. These German-Americans will be cited for lesse majeste if they keep on as they have been for the past two months. The question is: Do they like Germany more or us less? Maybe Germany figures that if Mexico could bluff the U. S. A. she should have no fears, regardless of how many Americans are blown up on neutral ships, carrying non-combattants. JOHN COLE DEPUTY SHERIFF Mr. John Cole, a highly respected citizen, has been appointed by sheriff Wheeler to succeed Amos Duncan. Everyone who knows Mr. Cole will agree that Dr. Wheeler has made a good appointment. John Cole can be depended upon not only to make a fearless dutiful official, but a good record, one that will reflect credit upon his fellow citizens and the whole force. GOV. WILLIS, OF OHIO. We honor and adore a man such as is the Gov. of Ohio, the state which produced, nutured and honored the late most honorable William McKinley. Gov. Willis said the word and barred from Ohio the obnoxious photo plays, "Nigger and Birth of a nation," thus preventing a whole lot of "nois" and mass meetings and protestations. Would to God we had more such men. What is the matter with Massachusetts and New York, anyway? Shall we sit supinely by and allow such assassinators of our honor and lives as Thos. Dixon, to run at large? We say nay. We are a constituent part of this Nation and have rights that even the F. F. V's must respect. It is a disgrace to our flag. The idea of honorable Colored men being forced and impelled to fight for their honor and to fight for peace. Gov. Willis, three cheers for you. Honor the charge he made; honor his name forevermore. May the good Lord forgive our dying enemies, is our prayer. Another shooting "scrape" occurred at the Colored saloon on Madison St. this week, but one appears to have been hurt. The Negro church, despite its critics, has rendered great service to the race. It is still the greatest agency for uplift that we have. I believe that its greatest message to the Negro during the next generation will be included in the one word—"REPENT!" Repent of the wickedness of your hearts. Repent because you have within and about you the means of earthly happiness and heavenly salvation. -In the Negro Farmer. Fire broke out in W. W. (profess) Wilson's barbershop this week and destroyed his effects. Wilson was also, preparing to move. Who would have thought Renick Vires could make such a "spealer"—that is, a "spealer" for a nickleodeon? We all knew him to be an unequaled self-spealer with the ladies. LELAND HOTEL NEWS. There are seventeen waiters and 5 bus boys (col,) at the Lealand. The headwaiter, F. Burns is an experienced hotel man. During this week 5 extra waiters were put on owing to the increased business caused from the influx of men down to the Legislature-yes, the lebislature is still in session, didn't know that? Mr. Leonard Williams has been on the sick list again, Mr. Lomax of Chicago is at the Hotel. Mr. Jabocs has organized a baseball team, ("the Leland Giants") and challenges the fats in order to play a game for the benefit of the colored O. F. and O. H. The following men from the hotel went fishing a week ago Sat, May 1st. on Sugar Creek and caught one fish, dividing that equally among themseelves, the fish weighed one-half pound; P, Cephers, S. D. Jacobs, Geo. Hastings, Mr. Mason. JOURNAL OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting, Monday, April 12, 1915 2:30 O'CLOCK, P. M. Ald. Harding and Norris presented the following resolution, which was, on motion, duly passed: WHEREAS, It is earnestly desired that the Lincoln Jubilee and Half Century Anniversary of Negro Freedom shall be a fitting Exposition of the splendid progress of the Negro Race since its Emancipation; and, WHEREAS, The selection of the City of Chicago as the place for holding this Exposition of such National and International Importance, it is deemed by the City Council of Chicago to be a great honor to the City and to the State to pay this tribute to Abraham Lincoln, WHEREAS, The City Council is anxious to assist and co-operate in every possible way to make the Lincoln Jubilee and the Exposition a success; therefore be it RESOLVED, That we urge upon the State Legislature of Illinois in expressing its earnest efforts of the Illinois Commission to make the Lincoln Jubilee and the Exposition a fitting one to its every purpose and thereby again extend to the City Council and to all others similarly interested, the promise of every assistance within the power of said City Council; be it further RESOLVED, That the City Council in its regular session, do urge upon the Legislature of the State of Illinois, the passage of House Bill 132, introduced by R. R. Jackson. That a copy of these resolutions be forwarded at once to the Governor, to the Speaker of the House and to the Chairman of the Appropriation Committee. Edward Baumann. C. T. Baumann Baumann Bros. PRESCRIPTION DRUGGISTS (Deutsche Apotheke) Your Patronage Solicited Corner 7th and Washington Sts. --- Madam Hackley Guest of Honor at Luncheon. Miss Mary Maxwell entertained at one o'clock luncheon, Madam Hackley, after an auto ride around the city. The house was beautifully decorated with carnations and roses. Pink and white roses and carnations were used as a color sc eme in the dining room, a boquet, of which was presented to the Guest of Honor as favors. Covers were laid for eight laadies. Those present were Madam Hackley, the Misses Helen, Lucille and Goldie Hinton, Mrs. J H. Sydes, Miss Bertha Davis, Mrs, Cain and Miss Mary Maxwell. A five course menu was served as follows: Fruit Cocktail, Cream Tomato Bisque Soup, Crackers, Chicken Frickassee Brown gravy, Scalloped Corn, Baltimore New Potatoes, New English Peas, Radishes, Bread and Butter, Sliced Tomatoes on lettuce leaf and Myonaisse Dressing crickers, Mints, Strawberries and Cresam, Assorted Cake Coffee Mints and Chocolate Bon-bons. WILSON: Died at 4 o'clock Thursday afternoon, May 13th, 1915, at the late residence, 1721 E. Clay St, Chalmus Willard Wilson, age 16 years and 10 months. He is survived by his father, Lewis Wilson and a number of other relatives and friends Funeral services will take place at 1:30 o'clock Sunday afternoon from the residence and at 2 o'clock from the Pleasant Grove Baptist church, the Rev. J. J. Chappelle officiating. Interment will be made in Oak Ridge cemetery. CARL RAUTH FLORIST FLORAL DESIGNS A SPECIALTY 506 North Sixth St. BOTH PHONES 623 SPRINGFIELD ILL. 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SPRING AND SUMMER MILLINERY TOILET ARTICLS OF DIFFERENT KINDS. Choice Styles and Colors 206 North 14th St. Old Phone 5916. POPULAR PRICES 105 S. Eleventh St. PETER H. BURGESS Shall we send a representative or a booklet? A postal will bring either Springfield Springfield, Illinois ```markdown ``` PETER H. ieb B iebert Dros. 220 So. 6th St. FAMILY SHOE STORE AND CHILDREN’S COZY BOOTERZ We Are After You Young Fellows. : After you strong this AM spring, with the speediest ' } string of “yearlings” in Ge <e last:moment Shoe Novel - .< ties this Old Town has . nf - ever seen. Here are the three “Best Bets” in Shoedom today Fix their names firmly in mind—und come in to “shake hands” with them— Handeraft.... peasant $5.00 Barry’s, $3.00, $4.00 and $4.50 Reed's. $3.00 and $3.50 Each of these grades representsa standard of style and value that no other store can possibly equal at the ame price. Palm Beach Oxfords for Men, Elks’ State Convention, Price. $3.50 KSxip May Ball / Sek OLS ae THE iy ELK’S DRILL CLUB \ BY] Monday Eve., May 17 4th and Jefferson Streets Apmisston, 50¢ COMMITTEE: Renick Vires Chas. S, Gibbs Jas. C. Adams L. F. Osborne Alex Bender Geo, Beard John Slaughter Jas. W. Grady 0, B, Duncan 9 Hartwell’s Leading Jewelry House of Central Ill. LARGEST LOWEST STOCK PRICES Watches, Diamonds, Jewelry, Solid and Silver P ated Ware, Clocks, Lea'her Goods, White Ivory, Umbrellas, Cut Glass and Fine China. POPULAR PRICES We are giving discounts of 10 to 30 per cent on all goods. We bought the well known Pierik stock at a heavy discount and are giving you the benefit, II SUCCESSOR 10. PIERICK’S, Hl 216 SOUTH SIXTH STREET FORCE AS PLAINCLOTHES POLICE, Messrs Harry Taylor and Amos Duncan have been appointed by Commissioner Reece as plainelothes police men. Weare all in accord with the appointments and fa- vor their confirmation. The Forum assured voters who were hesitatant in supporting our “three” and our “four” men, that these men were going to do what was right and fair. We were certain they would. We knew and know them. Bell Pone, 6350 Calls Promptly Answered E. Hazel Wallace Funeral Director Factsinanpieiiaiaitaiaipsahcam PROMPT AMBULANCE SERVICE—CHAPEL IN CONNEC- TION Prices the Lowest Satisfaction Guaranteed 119 NORTH EIGHTH STREET CLARK’S TAILOR SHOP $5.00 to $40.00 PHONE 7919 812 E. MONROE ST, Special Low Rate The Forum $1.00 FOR ONE YEAR Until May 20, 1915 Cc. C. CARTER ATTORNEY-AT-LAW Special Attention to Legal Papers Legal Advice Free at hours from 6 to 7 p. m. every day 815% E. Washington Street E, J, WINTON’S LUNCH ROOM . 1 ' Mr. E. J. Winston has opened a very respectable and creditable eating place at 240 E, Wood Street, The place is nicely arranged, convenient to be reached and near the main part of the city. Hverything is neat, clean and in- viting. He is a first class cook and the best meals and lunches are served. Mr. Winston will be glad to have friends and all call and give his place a trial. Special invitation to visitors. You will get your money's worth and something fit to eat? Near Court House, State and Wood Streets, Decatur, Il. E. J. WINSTON, Proprietor. For Circuit Judge Election June 7th JOHN M, NIEHAUS, resent encumbent. Able, fair, experienced. 10th Peoria circuit. IMPORTANT FASHION ANNOUNCEMENT. We take great pleasure in announcing to ‘our readers that beginning with our next issue we will publish the first of a series of weekly articles on wo- men’s and children’s fashions. These articles will be illustrated with artistic drawings of the very newest styles rnd will be especi- ally written for this paper by one of the best known fashion authorities in New York City. These exclusive and interesting letters will pro- vide the ladies of this city and vicinity with authentic fashion information of exceptional value. Watch for the first article. J. W. Green, 406 N. Adams St., Peoria, IIL, the premier Shoe Repairer and Shoemaker, is the man to see when your Shoes need doctoring. If you will only let Green be your doctor, you need not buy a pair of shoes until next November. Let Green, 406 North Adams Street’ do your work. For Sale. A splendid $400.00 Piano for less than $75.00 See or write E. L, ROGERS, 8194 E. Washington St, BROKERS, LOAN AND INVESTMENT BANKERS—REAL ESTATE, MORTGAGES, STOCK AND ESTATES HANDLED—MORTGAGES BOUGHT AND SOLD 109 South Eleventh Street Telephone 7171 A. M. Williams, President. Jacob Williams, Vice-Pres. E. S. Williams, Secretary. A. Leigh Wells, Cashier. All business confidential. Invest with us, where best results are obtained. Springfield, Iinois, For Sale Cheap SCHILLER MAKE CALL ON G. W. Murray 21748. 6th St. or at No, 303 West Grand Ave., South, being Monroe and West Grand Ave. PUBLIC STENOGRAPHY WORK THE FORUM OFFICE E. L. Rogers, 819% E. Wash. St. FOR SALE Colored Womag’s Magacine of Topeka, Kan. The Crisis, New York. The Defender, Chicago. The Age, New York. The Freeman, Indianapolis. The Guardian, Bos'on. The Planet, Richmond, Va. eau oe 819 1-2 E, WASHINGTON ST, ILLINOIS ICE CREAM CO. Ice Cream, Ices, ete. 326 to 330 N. dih Springfield The North End Social Club met April 21, with Mrs. Ada Cooper on N. Cox St., with a pleasant meeting and a good attendance. The program numbers were as follows: Paper, "Little things that count," Mrs. Emma Florence; Address, Mrs. Martha Stewart, Press of the Needlecraft Club, "Do something for the benefit of our boys and girls." It was well discussed by all. Music Graphone. First prize in the guessing contest was awarded to Mrs. B Mounts and 2nd., to Mrs. Emma Florence. The guests of the club were Mesdames M. Stewart, Esther Brown and Miss Nellie Early. Excellent refreshments were served and the next meeting will be with Mrs. Emma Florence, on Ashland Ave., the third Wed. in May. Rev. Mackey and family of Sturdon, Mo., are here. He is the Partor of McCabe Church. Mrs. Henry Basket of S. West St., has been on the sick list. Mr. Fred Shannon returned from Hannibal, Mo., after visiting a friend. Mr. John Blue of S. Clay ave., observed his birthday by a family reunion dinner, which was enjoyed by all present. His son Walter Blue of Carlinville, Ill. was present. He was accompanied by his mother Mrs. N. J. Blue who spent a pleasant day in Carlinville, Ill. The Funeral of Master Elmer Lee Wagoner was held April 29, at the home of Mr. & Mrs. Wright on S. Mauvaisteere St. He was a bright child, eight yrs. old and was loved by all. Rev. Noland had charge of the funeral services and was assisted by Rev. Mackey. Flowers were many and beautiful. Base Ball UNION GIANTS VS. SHAFER SEALS—DOUBLE-HEADER. Last Sunday witnessed another good game. It was an ideal day except a little chilly, a large crowd was out, a double-header game. The first game was a long drawn out one and the second game was late finishing, but everybody stayed who could. There was a barrel of fun. The teams played nick and tuck for most of the time. The umpiring was good, with one or two questionable decisions on 1st. base in favor of the home team. When there is a close run the decision is to be in favor of the runner, In the first game, for the Giants, "Slim" Taylor pitched and did clever work, Capt. wright had an indominable enemy, the sun, which caused him to drop several "beauts." The Seals did fine field catching. Poston held down 1st—score 11 to 9 for Giants. Second game 7 innings—Poston in box, Jones catching, this was a fine game. Poston struck out 7 and S. S. struck out 6, one double play was made by either side. Cansler and Jones did clear work in this game, no ripples except two decisions on 1st. The rooters, led by chiefs Washington and Gibbs, awoke and the onslaught began, Taylor made a daring run in home crying "hit it, hit it," and Poston obeyed, scoring Taylor. The game was exciting throughout. It will not be amiss to start the games at 2:30 so as to get out earlier every Sunday. Joe Ganci has moved his Ice Cream and Confectionary store from 727 E. Washington St. to 809 E. Washington St. Bigger and Better place—ready to serve. PERSONALS Mr. Leonard Grady visited in Deeatur the past week. Mr. R. Vires will run an excursion from here to Peoria and up the Illinois river on the famous excursion boat, Columbia, about June 23. There is no danger of any "German submarines" attacking this boat, "them" big cops have sworn that the Illinois river is neutral and it is, you never hear the Illinois river quarrelling, never says a word, she is neutral in fact. Watch the Forum for further advertisement. Mrs. Susan C. Davis, of Chicago, has changed her address to 5244 Wabash ave., Flat 2. Mr. R. S. Donaldson, of E. Cauedy St. has returned from a trip to Quincy, where he went on official business of the G. U. O. of O. F. Manager Mitchell has changed umpires and placed Wade Johnson in the place of M. Ball. The change being made for conciliatory purposes. Chief Wilbur Morris, is to be congratulated and praised for enforcing of the Curfew Law. If anything is more abominable than the loitering around the street late at night by "kids," we do not wish to know it. A. B. Orendorff, of Lincoln, was in the city this week. Mr. L. Grady and Harvey Blackwell, spent last Sunday in Decatur. COLORED BOYS GO- ING ASTRAY. Again, we call your attention to the wandering, shiftless, lazy Colored boy. Boys from the age of 12 to 18 are to be seen on Washington St., hanging around Lunch stands, saloon doors and the Pekin Theatre. Why are they not at School or at home? They are seen in the forenoon, afternoon and evenings from 6 to 8:30 P. M., on the streets. Parents the blood will be required of you. When these good-for-nothing fellows reach the age of 18-20-22 you will find them in jail, without friends and without a common school education. We desire to ask what are the duties of the truant officers? What are the duties of the police? What is the matter with the parent, do not the parents know that these boys will cause them (the parents) to shed unnecessary tears ere long? Now is the time to teach the boy and make him obey, if a boy desires to sell papers let him do so and bring his pennies home to his mother, have him eat his meals at home, not chilli and pies at the restaurant. Rear your children up at home, send them to school at any cost and to the Sunday School on Sunday. If you people fail to take this advice you will pay costly for your transgressions. Remember what Rev. Manuel said Sunday, "He that would have friends, must show himself friendly." We call your attention to the price it will cost you. It will cost you more to let your boy run at large than it will for you to get up early and work hard and feed and clothe and school your children. Do this and for this, may the Gods themselves smile upon you when your heads become hoary and your step irregular and feeble. "Suffer the little child- ren to come unto me and forbid them not, for such is the Kingdom of Heaven." The burden is on the parent not on the child. We are telling you what is best; when you hear our voice, harden not your heart. VISIT Carter's Pool Room Headquarters for Travelers and Baseball Fans. Furnished Rooms up Stairs. Neat and Clean Beds, 25c and up. JAS. CARTER, Prop. GEO. CARTER, Mgr. 257 SOUTH PARK ST. DECATUR, :-- ILLINOIS Office Phone 717 A. Morris Williams Attorney at Law. 109 South Eleventh St., Springfield, Ill. Our Telephone Number now is Bell 2720 Office—8194 E. Washington St. DR. H. A. CESS, Chiropodist ROOM 212, Second Floor 321 Main St. Peoria, Ill When in Lincoln always stop at Hardin & Bernard's Palace. The finest in Lincoln. Absolutely sanitary. Leesey's beer on tap. cold. Finest of wines, liquors and cigars, imported and home made. A strictly first class place. 200 Chicago Street. The very best courtesies to all. A few doors from Interurban station, Cor. Chicago and Pulaski Streets. Adjustment Notice. The undersigned having been appointed executrix of the last will and testament of said Deceased, hereby give notice that she will appear before the Probate Court of Sangamon County, Illinois, at the June Term thereof which will be held at the Court House of said County, beginning on the 7th day of June, 1915, at which time all persons having claims against said Estate are hereby notified to attend for the purpose of having the same adjusted. All persons indebted to said Estate are also requested to make immediate payment to the undersigned. Dated this 26th day of March, 1915. ELIZABETH POSTON, Execrutrix. CHAS. S. GIBBS, Attorney. Bell Phone 2156. Office hours, 9 to 12 a., 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. BARBER SHOP When you are in Peoria make a visit to I. W. WOODSON'S SHOP Opp. City Hall 422 Futton St. FOR RENT—Desk room and a room for a man or two men. Apply at 819% E. Washington street. FOR RENT—We have a nice room for rent,suitable for office purposes or rooming, well located, electric light and water. Call at Forum office, 819% E. Washington St. Also desk room for rent. 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 1c 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. PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Diseases of Women 815 $ _{2}^{1} $ E. Washington St. SPRINGFIELD, ILL. 9 to 12 A. M.} 1 to 8 P. M.} HOURS 9 to 12 A. M. 5 to 8 P. M. PHONE, OFFICE: BELL 2156 Dr. J. I. MILES DENTIST Special Attention Given Children's Teeth Rooms 1-3 Nelson Bldg. 7th and Adams Sts. Springfield, Ill. Dr. S. A. WARE Speaks I have moved to 713 $ _{2}^{1}$ E. Washington OVER ILLINOIS GROCERY STORE Telephones 3329 and 1706, Old Phones 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. CHAS. METZGER MEAT MARKET All Kinds of First Class Sausage a Specialty --- CHAS. E. VAN WORMER TE FOR SALE OR TRADE—EXCHANGE—FARMS, INCOME PROPERTY throughout the United States and you have anything to sell and it has no paper I make it a Business of Selling with Market Value, large or small or near. See Me. JAMES B. OSBY. Fifth St. Springfield, Ill. At us have your Printing Prices right PANTS AND SUITERS AND TAILORS Pressing and Repairing Ladies' Work a Specialty Trade to Order $15.00 Work Called For and Delivered St. (in Hotel Brown) Bell T. Feld, Ill. EDWARD W. LAD LAW OFFICE Judge Murray Office IS AT 217½ South 6th St. Hills, Deeds and all kinds of Leases and Settles Estates TRADE—EXCHANGES A PROPERTY AND MER- ited States and Canada. and it has a value, less of Selling Any- large or small, Me. BY. Feld, Ill. Tel. 721 e your ing ght D SUIT CO. MAILORS and Repairing specialty $15.00 land up Delivered Bell Tel. 2403 RD W. LADEN, Prop. OFFICE array's e 33th St. minds of Legal Papers states WATTS-VAN WORMER CO. Transfer, Storage and Heavy Hauling Sewer, Paving. Concrete and Railroad;Work a Specialty 214-216 E. Washington St. OLD 787-BOTH PHONES-New 789 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. 217 1-2 South Fifth St. Springfield, Ill. Tel. 7213 Let us have your Printing Prices right GRAND PANTS AND SUIT CO. Cleaning, Pressing and Repairing Ladies' Work a Specialty 126 S. 11th St. (in Hotel Brown) Bell Tel. 2403 Springfield, Ill. EDWARD W. LADEN, Prop. Writes Wills, Deeds and all kinds of Legal Papers and Settles Estates BELL PHONE 5073 --- BOTH PHONES 266