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FORUM (Single Copy, 5e. 6 Months, 80c) SPRINGFIELD AND PEORIA, ILLINOIS, SATURDAY, JUNE 26, 1915. ($1.50 per Year in Advance Published Weekly in Springfield and Peoria Historical Society State House VOL. 11, NO. 31 (Single Copy, 5c. 6 Months, 80c) SPR Published W VOL.11. NO.31 UNITED STATES SUPREME COURT SAYS GRANDFATHER LAW IS VALID UNITED STATES SUPREME COURT SAYS GRANDFATHER LAW IS VALID Decision will Affect Election Statutes in nearly all Southern States Washington, June 21—In a decision so broad as probably to annul "grandfather-clause" amendments in every Southern state which has adopted such laws, the Supreme Court to-day held invalid Oklahoma and Maryland legislation intended to restrict the Negro vote. The decision was unanimous. The decision; in short, was that it is a violation of the fifteenth amendment for a state to select arbitrarily a date, such as 1866, and provide that persons not qualified to vote on that date, or whose ancestors were not so qualified, are barred from voting or must submit to voting tests not required of others. The court further held that election officials who sought to enforce such clauses could be held amenable to law for denying persons a right to vote, and that such officials could not disregard the fact that the fifteenth amendment had stricken out of the state law the word "white" as a qualification of voting. Not a Literary Test The court held that Oklahoma had not meant to provide a literary test for its voters if the restrictions as to those qualified to vote in 1866 was illegal, and hence struck down that test, although holding that, standing alone, such a test was convictional. For more than fifteen years the "grandfather-clause" has been inserted in constitutions of Southern States. The most popular form has been to exempt from educational and property tests for voting those who could vote in 1866 1867 or 1868, thus leaving the tests to apply to those who did not vote at those dates. The Oklahoma grandfather clause provides "that no person shall be registered as an elector in this state, or be allowed to vote in any election herein, unless he be able to read and write any section of the constitution of the State of Oklahoma, but no person who was on January 1, 1866, or at any time prior thereto, entitled to vote under any form of government, or who at that time resided in some foreign nation, and no lineal descendent of such person shall be denied the right to register and vote because of his inability to so read and write sections of such constitution." Clause Inserted in Maryland In Maryland the clause was inserted in laws governing elections in various cities. In 1908 it was inserted in laws governing municipal elections in the City of Annapolis. It authorized the registration as voters of all tax payers of the city assessed for at least $500; all duly naturalized citizens, all male children of naturalized citizens 21 years of age, and 'all citizens, who prior to January 1, 1866, were entitled to vote in the State of Marylaud, or any other state of the United States at a state election, and the lawful male descendents of of any person who prior to January 1, 1866, were entitled to vote in the State of Maryland or in any other state of the United States at a state election. Various arguments were advanced to meet the attack that these clauses violated the fifteenth amendment to the constitution providing that "the right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any state on account of race, color or previous condition of servitude." Another line of argument was that the clause did not "deny" or "abridge" the right of Negroes to vote, as forbidden by the fifteenth amendment, but it merely discriminated against them by allowing those not Negroes to vote without meeting the qualifications imposed ostensibly upon all. "Be Ye Doers and not Sayers only." SPRINGFIELD AND PEORIA, ILLINOIS, SATURDAY, JUNE Weekly in Springfield POLITICS SPRINGING UP. Smoke Gushing Forth Afar Off, but Visible. Now that the law making and unmaking, body of this state, has ceased to worry and weary the people here at the capital in the capitol, the big line up for the "Battle of Waterloo" next year is forming. There are, of course as of yore, momentous questions to come before the people and of course, many and varied are the men who think they and each of them, are the best fitted to handle these questions and solve them. Hence there will be many candidates. We have got to have a new governor, Governor Dunne's time expires next year, so also do the terms of Secretary of State Auditor, State Treasurer and Attorney General. Also all of the members of the legislature (lower house) and the salary of these men were raised by them therefore they all, too, may desire to return instead of retiring. We are much pleased with some of their legislation, namely: their raise, the mileage bill and some of the dead bills. If each legislator who desires to return, will be willing to see that we get a raise for Political Announcements, proportionately to their $1,500 increase, we shall see that each such person is returned to the 50th General Assembly as a sine quo non factor in the body politic. Remember also, that we have county officers to elect next year. For Secretary of State, J. W. Gullett is making a splendid showing, the sentiment in his favor is increasing. Doyle may be a candidate for Governor and Russel, and Smith and Yates. Crum, of Springfield, formerly of Mattoon, is for Auditor. Shanahan wants something, but he has been speaker, that's enough. G. H. Wilson did, and maybe does, want to be Atty. General. So you see people are still seeking office, regardless of, and despite the war and the Presidential notes. Don't you ever think politics are dead. COMMISSION TO GET $25,000 MORE. The 50th Emancipation Commission is to get $25,000 on condition that said commission raise a like amount, which can, and will be done. This makes a total of $50,000 appropriated by the State and agents should be scattered broadcast to gather "testimonials" to assure and prove that we have made progress and to guarantee that this $50,000 was not given in vain. But work will be required and plenteously and fast. We shall need more assistance from the state in the future, therefere, it is imperative on our part that this celebration shall not fail. 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, Boston. The Planet, Richmond, Va. 819 1-2 E. WASHINGTON ST. --- 1915. ($1.50 per Year in Advance 20 Cents per Month) nd Peoria "AND THEY CRIED:" "CRUCIFY HIM. "CRUCIGY HIM." 1915 years ago, when Jesus was brought before Pontius Pilate and found not guilty by his honor, who washed his hands and said: "I find no fault in this just man," but who, nevertheless, held that one of the two, Jesus or Barnabus, must die, the Jews, as the story goes, chose to take Jesus and they led him away crying: "Crucify him, crucify him." And he was given a huge cross and bore it up Golgotha's hill, where they nailed him to the cross and He died, to expiate the sins of the world. Over two years ago, Leo. M. Frank was charged with a henious crime, the murdering of one Mary Phagan. He was tried and found guilty. The people cried: "Crucify him, crucify him." He was led away. Barnabus was there too (Jim Conley) Conley was found guilty as an accessory after the fact and given one year in the penitentiary. He served his time out and returned. The people of Georgia were still crying: "Crucify Frank." But part of the World said save him, we find no fault in him. And they wrote and orated and preached and prayed not to force Frank up Cavalry hill with a rugged cross to be crucified. The Courts had differed as to Frank's having had a fair trial, but a majority of the tribunals held that he had had a fair and impartial trial. One of the Judges died before the fatal day of judgment with Leo M. Frank. This judge is said to have said he doubted Frank's guilt. Pilate said he found no fault with Christ, but they led him away and Pilate acquiesced in it. Frank declared his innocence, but did not place the blame. One million and more petitions were sent the governor, after the Supreme Court of the land had overruled a new hearing. The pardon commission refused to recommend anything, final arbiter being John M. Slaton, the Governor, who held the pros and cons in breathless suspense until one day before Frank should pay the debt on the gallows, then Governor Slaton dipped his pen in the blood that Jesus shed at the spear thrusted into His side by the Jews, as it were, and wrote Frank's sweet life safe and secure from all alarm, and his cross was made lighter and his life was spared. "Help us to help each other Lord, each other's cross to bear. BASE BALL. BASE BALL. On account of wet grounds the scheduled game between the Giants and the Peoria team was called off, however, by some error, the men did not get the word and came anyway. Parlor Cars and Sleepers Which afford the acme of travel comfort and regularly operated on the principal divisions of the Illinois Traction System. This was the first electric railway to introduce sleeping car service and is one of the few electric roads in the country offering standard parlor car service. MAXIMUM COMFORT---MINIMUM COST These travel comforts are offered at but slight additional cost. Sleeping car trains operate between St. Louis, Springfield and Peoria nightly. Longer berths, windows in uppers, electric lighted- Parlor car trains daily between St. Louis, Springfield and Peoria and between Springfield, Decatur, Champaign, Urbana and Danville. Large observation platform, library table, comfortable chairs, luxurious fittings. ASK YOUR AGENT ABOUT THIS DE LUXE SERVICE Illinois Traction System (McKinley Lines) Entered as second class mail matter Feb. 24, 1904, at the post office at Springfield, Ill., under the act of Congress of March 3, 1879. 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. SATURDAY, JUNE 26, 1915 The Commissioners as a whole instead of the Mayor, by legislative enactment, are to select the members of the Civil Service Boards in Cities where the Commission form is in operation and, presumably, the Mayor and Alderman, under the old system. After three instead of four years, by referendum vote, the people may say wheather or not they desire a continuance of the commission form. It is thought that Coroner Rhodes was too lenient in allowing Jas. Lott, who killed his brother, to go scot free. It is not contended that Lott was guilty or the killing not in self defense, but that it should have gone before the grand jury for a thorough investigation. We believe the contenders are right. Persons who commit crimes have it too easy, but this may be an exception. Saying things about a person by another does not make it so nor does the fact that some believe you to be an awful fellow make it true. Your duty is to try to do what your conscience dictates to be right and fair, as you see it and pay no attention to the group gossipers and the tongue assassinators. Common sense and reason govern sane people, nothing govern the ignorant, blantant and good name despoilers. A Birmingham, Ala., paper was quick to call the attention of the world to the lynching of an Italian in this state not many days ago and to attempt to show that the South was unjustly criticised for its being considered the mob ridden section. The lynching at Johnson City does not appease the south or it should not expiate that section or any other section. Why did not the Alabama paper condemn mob law? There is where the south always weakens. They are quick to speak of the things which "aggravate" and cause the mob, but there is no excuse for mob law in a civilized country. Our duty is to govern ourselves as our best judgement dictates and not as some one else imagines. Colored Policemen Are Necessary. The wisdom of employing, as a part of the regular force of the city, a sufficient number of colored policeman adequately to look after work requiring acquaintance with the negro population, has a striking example in the investigation following the murder of Mrs. Henrietta Smith. And by the same token is shown the folly attending the dismissal of Policemen Taylor and Duncan, whom Commissioner Reece and Chief of Police Morris had detailed for this work. When the Smith case came up it was found necessary to call upon these two men, who had been made the victims of political spleen and removed. These men have been doing good work. They are necessary. Provision for their permanent employment ought to be made. From Illinois State Joursal, June 20th. The Journal takes a sane view of the matter and is also fair. "SPIT THE NEWS OUT." The Evening News - Record seems bent on becoming a yellow journal. The way it advertises the deplorable murder of Mrs. Smith, will cause thinking people to believe its motives were ulterior, namely, to stir up a bad feeling. The facts could have been given milder and more wholesome. The Journal made a decent notice. It seemed that the news tried not only to cry down on Lewis, or whoever did it but on the whole Negro race. We are no fools. We have "sensibilities" and "Brains," too. At the time of the commission of the crime, no one knew that a colored man did it. We all know some one did and we all agree that it is a deplorable crime. We have no sympathy for whoever the man is that did it. We are for severe punishment meted out to the culprit. Deeds such as this one are inexcusable. But back to the News-Record. Did the News have similar-headlines and red flags waving when that man deliberately shot the bartender at 10th. and Mason Sts. a few weeks ago? We recommend to the Colored people, the State Journal, as the reliable home daily, a paper which has seen the injustice and folly, of sensationalizing every crime committed by Colored people. Furthermore, these "firebrand" papers paint the town bad and cause people afar off to have an ill opinion of the city and to forego coming here to live or invest capital. We Believe Salloons Should Have a Square Deal. Saloons in our opinion should not be indiscriminately assailed. The saloon men and businesses have rights in common with other men and their business Some of the most respectable and reliable men in the city and state, have interests in saloons. Saloons should conform to the laws and regulations apertaining to them, but all saloons and saloon men should not be blamed for those who violate the laws and conduct their places indecently and immorally, punish the offender and them only. If a majority of the peo- ADJUSTMENT NOTICE Estate of Maria Murphy, deceased. The undersigned, having been appointed administrator of the estate of Maria Murhyh of said deceased, hereby gives notice that he will appear before the Probate Court of Sangamon County, Illinois, at the August Term thereof, which will be held at the Court House of said County, beginning on the 2nd day of August, 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 24th day of May, 1915. FRANK L. TRUTTER, Public Admin. A. MORIS WILLIAMS, Att'y ple say that licensed saloons may be operated within the confines of certain territory in compliance, of course, with the laws and regulations, no saloons should be molested that do not violate those laws and rules; on the contrary, all saloons violating the laws and rules, of course, are subject to the penalty, whatever that is. This wet and dry issue is a menace. Hon. John R. Lynch is right. Some people "churchize" everything and do not diversify their reading enough to be broad minded. You must read, study and think. This is an Age of mobility. Notice The Forum Office is located at 8191/2 E. Wash. St. three doors east of the Nickle Show. You ought to come up and pay for your paper every Saturday or every month. We have been kind and patient, because we are desirous of our people becoming readers, and helpers, to establish enterprises among their people, things which are essential. We are compelled to have support, because it costs dearly to keep the business operating. Is it time, for the third "note" of protest to Germany or shall we wait until some more neutral ships shall have been sunk? ILLINOIS ICE CREAM CO. MANUFACTURERS OF Ice Cream, Ices, etc. BELL PHONES 7755 and 7756 NEW PHONE 1655 326 to 330 N. 4th Springfield NOTICE. Springfield 326 to 330 N. 4th NOTICE. A number of you request us to send in your bills, we proceed to comply with your request, yet we fail to hear from you. We again call your attention to the fact that we need the money and would like for you to act immediately. You would be surprised and "sore" if you found your name published as "bad" pay. Well don't force us to surprise you. THE FREEMAN FLATS (Newly Completed) 100 Jackson St.—New phone 2184-B. 223 $ \frac{1}{2} $ N. Washington St., Rear. —New phone 2382. Electric Lights, Heat and Baths Peoria, Illinois. DENTIST Dr. J. H. Mitchell 713½ E. WASHINGTON STREET Springfield, Ill. Hours: 9 to 12 m., 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. Sundays by appointment TELEPHONES: OFFICE 3329 RESIDENCE 1706 A. Morris Williams Attorney at Law. 109 South Eleventh St., Springfield, Ill. E. J. CAIN, GROCER WHOLESALE & RETAIL Milk, Cream & Ice Cream BOTH PHONES 712 MAIN ST HOTEL BROWN HOTEL BROWN 34th. & Wabash Ave. CHICAGO, ILL. Will open for business July 15th., the only Colored Hotel in Chicago with office and lobby on First floor. Handy for Exposition Visitors & Convention Delegates. Ladies visiting the exposition can secure better accommodations by 3 or more in parties. Reached by State Street Cars. F. C. Brown, Prop. Brown Hotel will also continue to run in Springfield. 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. 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. 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. 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 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. 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. HUB PRINTE INTERY HUB PRINTERY HUB PRINTERY PROMPT DELIVERY Largest Printing Office in Illinois Operated by Negroes ce in Illinois Operated egroes Largest Printing Office in Illinois Operated by Negroes V. 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Springfield, Illinois A WELL-COOKED DINNER is assured if you use a Gas Range. 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 with Gas than any other fuel? Springfield Gas and Electric 4th and Monroe Sts. Springfield Gas and Electric Co. 4th and Monroe Sts. Chas. S. Gibbs Chas. S. Gibbs ATTORNEY AT LAW AND NOTARY PUBLIC. Old Phone, 1963. Office: 723 East Washington Street B. G. CLANTON Attorney at Law Legal Business Carefully Attended To. 11th and Washington Sts. Enterprise Bank Bldg. SPRING AND SUMMER MILLINERY Mrs. Mattie Tucker 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 PETER H. BEAUTIFUL WEDDING GIFTS Of all the beautiful and useful gifts that could be given to a newly married couple. There is nothing to be found in this city that can equal those on display at The variety there is something wonderful. Good and inexpensive Books, Stationery, Fine Leather Goods, Picture Frames, Toilet Goods of all Kinds and Styles, such as Shaving Sets, Toilet Sets, French Ivory Goods, Brushes, Combs, Jewel Boxes Infant Sets, Wall Polishers, Candle Sticks, Crumb Trays, Salt and Pepper Sets, Glove and Handkerchief Boxes, Beautiful Mirrors and many other articles too numerous to mention. Remember the name H After you strong this spring, with the speediest string of "yearlings" in last-moment Shoe Novelties this Old Town has ever seen. Here are the three "Best Bets" in Shoedom today. Fix their names firmly in mind—and come in to "shake hands" with them— Handcraft..... $5.00 Barry's..... $3.50, $4.00 and $4.50 Reed's..... $3.00 and $3.50 Each of these grades represents a standard of style and value that no other store can possibly equal at the same price. Palm Beach Oxfords for Men, Elks' State Convention, Price..... $3.50 WAISTLINERS RETURN TO THEIR NORMAL PLACE. Corsets Nipped in at the Sides, Accent the Natural Curve of the Figure © McCALL © McCALL Hartwell's Leading Jewelry House of Central Ill. LARGEST LOWEST STOCK PRICES Watches, Diamonds, Jewelry, So'id and Silver Pated Ware, Clocks, Leather 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. HARTWELL SUCCESSOR TO PIERICK'S. 216 SOUTH SIXTH STREET E. Hazel Wallace Funeral Director PROMPT AMBULANCE SERVICE—CHAPEL IN CONNECTION Prices the Lowest Satisfaction Guaranteed 119 NORTH EIGHTH STREET CLARK'S TAILOR SHOP We can dress you up. Your money don't have to be flourishing. We will dress you up from $5.00 to $40.00 PHONE 7919 812 E. MONROE ST. 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Appreciates Your Trade Square Deal Place 825 East Washington St. BEAUTIFUL Of all the beautiful and useful gifts that could be given in this city that can 1865 1915 NATIONAL Half Century Anniversary Exposition and The Lincoln Jubilee The Most UNIQUE EVENT of Modern Times. The Tribute of a United People to the SAVIOUR of Their NATION. CHICAGO DAY MONDAY, AUG. 23rd, 1915 Opens August 22nd, 1915 Closes Sept. 16th, 1915 COLISEUM CHICAGO SHOE SHOP J. W. Green, 406 N. Adams St., Peoria, Ill., 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. Subscribe For The Forum PUBLIC STENOGRAPHY WORK THE FORUM OFFICE Work Typewritten in first class order. Circular Letters Written The Best Workmanship. Guarantee Satisfactory work. Call on E. L. Rogers, 8191/2 E. Wash. St. EDDING GIFTS to a newly married couple. There is nothing to be found unual those on display at You are Safe When You Buy Your Drugs at the GEM DRUG STORE 1009 E. WASHINGTON ST. Soda Fountain and Ice Cream Parlor. Candies and Toilet Articles PERSONALS Hon. Edward Green, former representative in the General Assembly, was in the city this week. Why did you fellows not want Bruce Ford to go on that excursion? 'Fraid he would "beat your time?" A large crowd attended the excursion to Peoria, we can't name all who went. Capt. Williams, of N. 14th. St. was called to Paducah, Ky., on account of the death of his mother, last Wednesday, June 16. Alderman DePriest, of Chicago was in the city several days last week. Mrs. Lottie Poston is making an effort to organize a Y. W. C. A. among the Colored women of the city. All who would like to join the Y. W. C. A. send in your nanes to Mrs. Lottie Poston, 2210 E. Kansas St. Mrs. Lottie Poston went to Jacksonville, Tuesday, on business. Miss Georgia Osdy, who has been attending the Armour Art Institute at Chicago for the past season, arrived home last week. Mr. A. Webb, of Mound City, has moved to this City and is working for I. E. Foster. Most of the offices in the city Hall have been improved. The playground provided for at 7th. and Jefferson Sts. is timely. James Bondman Jr. being a soldier during his life time, Co. H. of which he was a memder, turned out in a body at the funeral, Sunday, and also had charge of the burial. E. H. Wallace was absent last week, attending commencement at Wilbeforce Uni., his Alma Mater. There was no game of baseball last Sunday owing to the rain. Hons. S. B. Turner and R. R. Jackson, members of the 49th. General Assembly are to be congratulated for the good showing made in the session just closed. The Negro Business League should be revived and re-stimulated. Miss Anna Hall of S. 10th. St., died last week, from Tuberculosis. Messers. Harry Tayler and Amos. Duncan were detailed special deputies in the Jas. Lewis murder case. Quite a compliment. A Nnumber of the Leland Hotel men who have been on duty since the legislature convened, have gone to Peoria or summer resorts. Rev. W. H. Saunders will preach at the St. Paul A. M. E. Church, Sunday morning and Sunday night. LINCOLN, ILL. Special by Staff Correspondent The basement for the New 2nd. Baptist Church is completed. The other part will be started as soon as possible. the bids concerning the Church will be considered Tuesday Eve., at 7:30. The work of the church is progressing nicely. The various societies of the church are doing all they can to help build the new church. The Sewing Circle under the leadership of Mrs. E. Boyd is doing a great work, The Missionary Society is also spreading forth its branches as a Green Bay tree, under the leadership of Mrs. P. W. Fields who seemingly has been adapted especially for that work. When thinking of some place to roam, during your idle time, come to Lincoln, Ill. (which we feel to be the garden spot of the State of Ill.) Come and help us. How is it that when one Negro commits, or rather is accused of having committed some heinous crime, the illogical blame all Negroes? The above is an interrogation, now. Mechanicsburg The girls of Mechanisburg arranged a fine program for Children's Day, June 13. A large crowd attended. There was $29.75 taken in at the rally, Sunday, June 20. There will be Baptizing, Sunday, June 20. The 4th. Sunday in June there will be rally at Springfield at the Grace M. E. Church. The people of Buffalo are invited to attend. The Old Folks will give an entertainment on Saturday, June 26th, at the Grace M. E. Church. The out of town guests that attended the Children's Day program at Buffalo, Sunday were Mrs. Frances Honor and her friend from Springfield. WANTED—Men and women of good common sense. Apply at every man's door in the morning. LYNCH PREDICTS NEGRO CONGRESS- MAN FROM CHICAGO WITHIN IO YEARS. Hon. John R. Lvnch, former Congressman from Mississippi, and one of the true and bravest sons of the old guard, once National Committeeman from Mississippi, now a resident of Chicago and retired paymaster in the U. S. Army, declared in a speech last week that the Chicago Colored man leads the world for intelligence enterprise, and race loyalty. He avers, and he knows whereof he speaks when he speaks, that there is not a colored beggar in Chicago. He gave the colored man quite a "send off," and we believe, a just "send off." Major Lynch says that Chicago will have a Colored man in Congress within 10 years. We had said that Chicago would have furnished a congressman next. Chicago is alright. FOR RENT, June 21st, house at 118 So. 11th. St. Inquire at 2091/2 So. 14th. St. When In Springfield Call at Mrs. Anderson's BARBER SHOP At Hotel Brown, 11th. & Adams 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. 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. 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. FOR RENT—Desk room and a room for a man or two men. Apply at 819% E. Washington street. N. DYER'S Restaurant 122 Oak St. Champaign, Ill. Home Cooking. Best Service. Call when in Champaign. Cochran & Boyd 322 E. Main St. Decatur, Ill. Just opened. Ready for business. Home Cooking by Experienced Chef Travelers' Headquarters BASE BALL Every Sunday and Holidays Union Giants' Park 18th & Moffit Ave. C. C. Renfro, Pres. W. E. Mitchell, Mgr. 214 N. 11th st. Springfield. Ill. Games called 3 p. m. For date and information, write the manager For Sale at Champaign 908 N. Champaign St. The Freeman, Chicago Defender, the Crisis. BREEDLOVES CONSOLIDATED NEWS CO. Z. L. Breedlove, Mgr. IMPROVE POLICE STATION The New Chief, Mr. Morris, has had the interior of the entire police station renovated, painted and papered and the same looks inviting and decent and is more sanitary. 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 book on hair at once. Humania Hair Co. Dept. 76. 23 Duane St. New York Richard B. Harrison, the noted dramatic reader, will appear at St. Paul A. M. E. churoh, June 22. HOPKINS BROS. GROCERS JUST ACROSS FROM THE CITY HALL PEORIAILL. PHONE, OFFICE: BELL 2156 Dr. J. I. MILES 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 71312 E. Washington OVER ILLINOIS GROCERY STORE Telephones 3329 and 1706, Old Phones --- 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 PAPERS FOR SALE. siring good, clean large paper for purposes, call at the Forum Office in a bundle. Will You Please-- let us have you Printing You e-- e your ing Parties desiring good, clean large paper for shelving or wrapping purposes, call at the Forum Office. 10c per package, 100 in a bundle. Will You Please-- Let us have your Prices right MISIOR ICE CREAM COMP MANUFACTURERS OF the High Grade Ice Cream FRANCES, SHERBETS AND B WHOLESALE AND RETAIL In 3618 310 Lib PEORIA, ILL., HO'S HERE; LITTLE JOHNIE HAS GO Fish Fry at Central Park Wednesday, June 16, and evening, given by M. Everybody welcome. Entrance to Park Free. BOM COMPANY MARKERS OF Office Cream AND FRAPPEE DETAIL 310 Liberty St., Rea ILL., HAS GOT 'EM Central Park, Peo June 16, after en by Magnolia welcome. Dance k Free. BRICKS, ICES, SHERBETS AND FRAPPES WHOLESALE AND RETAIL Telephone Main 3618 310 Liberty St., Rear PEORIA, ILL. LOOK WHO'S HERE; LITTLE JOHNIE HAS GOT 'EM. Big Fish Fry at Central Park, Peoria, Ill., Wednesday, June 16, afternoon and evening, given by Magnolia Club. Everybody welcome. Dancing. Entrance to Park Free. TS-VAN WORMER CO. Transfer, Storage and Heavy Hauling ing. Concrete and Railroad Work a Specialty 216 E. Washington St. 787—BOTH PHONES—New 789 RMER CO. and Heavy road|Work a Specialty ington St. ES—NEW 789 Transfer, Storage and Heavy Hauling Sewer, Paving. Concrete and Railroad Work a Specialty