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FORUM (Single Copy, 5c. 6 Months, 80c) SPRINGFIELD AND PEORIA, ILLINOIS, SATURDAY, JULY 3, 1915. ($1.50 per Year in Advance Published Weekly in Springfield and Peoria VOL. 11. NO. 32 (Single Copy, 5c. 6 Months, 80c) SPR Published W VOL.11. NO.32 GIBBONS SAYS VOTE WOULD SOIL WOMAN BY POLITICAL DUST. GIBBONS SAYS VOTE WOULD SOIL WOMAN BY POLITICAL DUST. Cardinal in Letter Seeks to Define Correct Stand on Suffrage SEES FIELD IN THE HOME The cardinal's letter to Mr. Nugent is as follows: "I still hold the same views on woman suffrage, already so often expressed, that the ballot would drag woman from her domestic duties into the arena of politics and rob her of much of her charm, goodness and true influence. "She is indeed a princess, but her God-given rule should lie in domestic and gentler fields and ways. We all believe that she has been so successful in her work that we fear any change by the carrying of her government into the political field." Supplementing his letter to Mr. Nugent, Cardinal Gibbons further says: "Equal rights does not imply that both sexes should engage promiscuously in the same pursuits, but rather that each sex should discharge those duties which are adapted to its physical constitution and are sanctioned by the cannons of society. To some among the gentler sex the words "equal rights" have been, it is feared, synonymous with "similar rights." "To debar women from certain pursuits is not to degrade her. To restrict her field of action to the gentler avocations of life is not to fetter her aspirations after the higher and better. Her Sacred Influence "It is, on the contrary, to secure her not equal rights so called, but those supereminent rights which cannot fail to endow her with a sacred influence in her own proper sphere; for, as soon as woman tenches on the domain of man she must not be surprised to find that the reverence once accorded her has in part, or wholly, withdrawn and that she is destined to be soiled by the dust of the political arena. "The insistence on a right of participation in active political life is undoubtedly calculated to rob woman of all that is amiable and gentle, tender and attractive; to rob her of her innate grace of character and give her nothing in return but muscular coldness and effrontery. Its advocates are habitually preaching about women's rights and perogatives and have not a word to sav about her duties and responsibilities." And those who do not see as Cardinal Gibbons sees it will see it in that light not many days hence. DECATUR, ILL., SPECIAL. Macon County Metropolis Astir. Great Public Improvements in Progress. The Social World. Decatur still holds cards and trumps for hustling and improving. North Water, south Water, east Wood, south Main and east Main streets are being paved with the wooden blocks, after which completion, Decatur will be the best paved city, for a radius of one mile, in the state. The work is being done with great rapidity. The excavation on the old site of the Decatur Hotel has been completed and they are now ready for the foundation. H. Singleton's new building is nearing completion. The Negro Business League is active. "Be Ye Doers and not Sayers only." SPRINGFIELD AND PEORIA, ILLINOIS, SATURDAY, JULY Weekly in Springfield MILITIA CALLED OUT TO PROTECT GOVERNOR. And behold, a seething mob, in the enlightened (?) state of Georgia, one of the 13 original colonies, the empire state of the far South, went forth, 1000 strong to mob the Governor of the state because he did what he thought was best, commuted Frank's sentence from death to life imprisonment. What now, think ye of ole Georgia, the state through which Sherman made his famous march to the sea? Are the Americans in the south civilized? Is Mexico or Hatti any worse? And they rent their garments and cried for Slaton's blood. We desire, however, to criticise Governor Slaton for using these words: "The scoundrel, Jim Conley." He should not have mentioned Conley's or anybody else's name connected with the trial. It was only for him to do what he thought best, if he thought Frank had not had a fair trial. It was not for him to pass on the credibility of the evidence. The Supreme Court refused to do that. Frank only was to get mercy from his excellency. Now, right here in the midst of all of our high schools and colleges and universities, the Governor of one of the States that tried to assassinate the whole Union 53 years ago, is forced to call out the militia to protect his own life. "O judgment' thou hast fled to brutish beast and men have lost their reason." You were right, Anthony." "O tempera, O Mores," yes, you too, Cicero. Don't forget that "government of the people, by the people and for the people, shall not perish from the earth," you mob. You cruel men of Georgia. "Let him that is without sin first cast a stone." BASE BALL. East St. Louis Giants vs. Union Giants. Sunday. June 27th Those Kile's boys from East St. Louis were up here last Sunday and crossed bats with Mitchell's men, putting up a pretty fair game. These men play clever ball. Battery for East St. Louis Enos and Shafer, for Union Giants Jones and Jones. Our (Giants) pitcher, Poston being absent, there was some very "ragged" ball playing and especially, wild throwing. There is no excuse for so much wild ball throwing. Cansler will have to improve a great deal. Slim Taylor got a deal of kicks, but the kicks belong to the other fellow. Hennington made several uncalled for wild throws. M. Wright did fine work. Lonnie Jones did well, making one wild throw and several "weak" throws to second, but that was done because Cansler had failed to catch or even stop the balls. Jones' pitching was as good as was expected. The East St. Louis pitcher is a star, so also is their third baseman, but, with our normal team, our boys appear to be superior to Kile's aggregation. To-morrow the famous Missouri Giants from St. Louis will be here and a large crowd is expected. R. M. SULLIVAN FOR 50TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY. The Forum recommends to the voters of this Senatorial District, Mr. R. M. Sullivan, for the lower house next year. He is an experienced politician and a ripe political scholar. He would make a good representative and he is not afraid to stand up for the district's rights and for safe legislation. We also speak a favorable word in behalf of W. G. Murray, who knows as much, if not more, than four-fifths of the men over there concerning legislation, because he is well experienced in the work and the procedure. For Congress, 21st district, we again present to you the Hon. Frederick Mortimer, orator, lawyer and "commonər," not Bryan, however. 1915. ($1.50 per Year in Advance 20 Cents per Month) and Peoria CHAMPAIGN, ILL., NEWS. The A. M. E. Sunday School Convention was held here this week. A very good session was held. Champaign appears as live as can be expected now. N. Dyer is doing nicely with his restaurant. Among the property owners worthy of mention is Miss Washington, an industrious lady who has accumulated 3 nice valuable pieces of property. Mr. and Mrs. Neal have a nice piece of property. Mr. F. J. Jordan and son, C. J., are among the most thrifty Colored men of Champaign, owning nice property, well improved. C. J. has a nice home on Washington St. and owns a very nice home which he rents. Mr. F. J. has a beautifully remoddeled home, 507 North Market St. which has all modern conveniences, well and cozily furnished. Mrs. Jordan is an ideal wife and has everything to make a wife happy and contented. Mr. Jordan also has four valuable pieces of property which he rents. The total amount being $91.00 per month for the four rented houses. He is an example of thrift and frugality, worthy of emulation. He is also proprietor of a fine seven chair shop. A large number of Colored persons own their own homes here. The Odd Fellows Grand Lodge will meet here next month. HEISS TRIED TO FORCE CAMPBELL TO INCRIMINATE HIMSELF. The Coroner of Will county in a vain attempt, tries to convict Joe Campbell, the honored servant of Mrs. Allen, who was found dead and burned in her bed in the Joliet Prison. A traversy on justice. But Campbell was too intelligent. James Lewis, Colored, Captured and Held as Muederer of Mrs. Smith on East Reynolds Street. Jim Lewis, accused of the murder and robbery of Mrs. Smith of east Reynolds street last week, was arrested in Decatur and returned here by special officer, Amos Duncan, this week. Several Negroes claim to be positive that Lewis is the man who did the deed, but Lewis denies all knowledge of the crime. The Coroner's jury, however, held Lewis without bail, to await the action of the grand jury. Joe Campbell, accused of the murder of Mrs. Allen, "Angel" of Joliet Penitentiary, has not been forced to confess that he did the crime, the stubborn effort of the Coroner, to the contrary, notwithstanding. NEGRO STATE BUSINESS LEAGUE IN SESSION HERE THIS WEEK. NEGRO STATE BUSINESS LEAGUE IN SESSION HERE THIS WEEK. The Illinois Negro Business League met in this city Wednesday and Thursday of this week at Union Baptist church. Quite a goodly number of business and professional men from other cities were present and able, effective addresses were made. Among those delivering speeches were: Dr. Ware; Dr. Covington, of Bloomington; Dr. Kinnebrew, President State League; J. E. Thompson, State Treasurer; A. M. Williams and others. On Thursday many vital questions were discussed. Ex-Lieut.-Governor, Northcott, addressed the League on behalf of the state in the absence of the Governor. Decatur and Jacksonville sent large delegations. Published every Saturday at 819 1-2 E. Washington street, Springfield, III. One Year ..... $1.50 Six Months ..... 80c Three Months ..... 50c One Month ..... 20c Weekly paper devoted to the interests of the whole people. 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The general assembly has passed a bill appropriating sufficient money to complete the armory at Chicago, where eight of the twelve companies of the regiment are located. It is coming none to soon. The Eighth is made up of negroes. It is one of the most efficient national guard commands in the United States. Hard work has been its distinguishing characteristic since before the Spanish-American war. One of the four down-state companies is located in this city, and Springfield people therefore take a special interest in the regiment. When the Spanish-American war broke out the Eigth was sent to Cuba. Peace was declared while it was on the transport, but it continued on its way and did yeoman service; To it fell all the drudgery and none of the glory. For eight months the members of the regiment toiled in the torrid climate, scraping the streets, hauling away the rubbish, building roads and telegraph lines and otherwise cleaning and civilizing Cuba. Other soldiers had freed the island from the Spanish yoke. These boys freed it from Spanish slovenliness. When the regiment returned home, the Chicago members of it found they had no place to drill. The First, Seventh and Second regiments of Chicago had beautiful Armories well equipped, but the Eighth was glad to find an old livery stable it could use. Nevertheless the men worked. Each encampment here has shown how hard they worked. After many years the legislature grudgingly made an appropriation, in 1913, for an armory for the regiment in Chicago. The site was purchased and the armory partially completed, when it was found that no provision had been made for heating. The colonel himself advanced $8,000 to put in a heating plant in the part of the building that was completed. Now the Forty.ninth general assembly has appropriated the money needed to finish the work. —News-Record. Dr. Buxton, representative from the 28th. Senatorial Dist. is to be given credit for his support of the Newepaper transportation and other bills whose enactment into law, greatly aids a great number of persons. Dr. Buxton was never apathetic when real vital issues presented themselves and the 28th. Dist. need feel proud that he was elected. If Messers Lyon and Butler desire to go back to the legislature in 1917 we hope they will manifest the fact and give reasons for the same. This is not a Presumptuous question, but a mere interroggative, desirous, we are. for knowing and have reasons therefore. The earlier we know, the better it will be for all, both them and us. We also apply the question to the County Officers whose terms expire next year in Dec. THE LOCAL NEGRO BUSINESS LEAGUE. 1 It is now evident that we, as business and professional men and women, are too inactive for our own good and business development. We have a large number of business and professional persons here who can be greatly and mutually aided by just such an organization as the Negro Business League. This is the objective purport for which it was formated. Booker T. Washington saw the need fifteen or more years ago and organized the National League, whose business it was and is, to cause to be organized, over the land, local and state Leagues, not for superficiality, but for work. Not to meet and orate and theorize and dispute over parliamentary technicalities, but to form ideas and put them in practice, much of this is being done in many places and little is being done also, in two many places. Here in Springfield, we theorize too much, suppose we get together, elect the best adapted persons the leadership and go to work and do something? It can and should be done. We move that something be done, second the motion, somebody. Following are the slates al ready in the field: REPUBLICAN For Governor Frank L. Smith, Livingston. Frank O. Lowden, Ogle. Andrew Russel, Morgan. Wm. W. Bennet, Winnebago. Charles Adkins, Piatt. Orville F. Berry, Huncock. For Lieutenant Governor. John G. Oglesby, Logan. For Secetary of State. Louis L. Emmerson, Jefferson. James W. Gullett, Hardin. Howard Jayne, Warren. John A. Wheeler, Sangamon. Walter B. Weston, Cook. For Attorney General. Richard J. Barr, Will. Walter M. Provine, Christian. George W. Wilson, Adams. Samuel A. Ettelson, Cook. For State Treasurer. Nen Small, Kankakee- George E. Keys, Sangamon. Albert J. Oleson, McHenry. Homer J. Tice, Menard. Wm. H. Crum, Sangamon. Wm. H. EuBanks, Sangamon. For Congressman-at-Large. Medill McCormick, Cook. B. M. Chipperfield, Fulton. Chicago Tribune's Slate. Our Accountability The complacency of Americans is somewhat jarred by such happenings as that at Johnson City. The lynching of an Italian subject will not result in an ultimatum from Italy holding America to a "strict accountability" Governor Dunne's prompt action in calling out the militia and suppressing an incipient race riot is sufficient evidence that the government is doing all it can to protect foreigners. But if the state had been as reluctant to act as the coroner's jury which investigated the lynching, it might well be charged that the lives of Italians are not safe here. The crime was committed in full view of a large crowd of residents of the community. Men who were well known the town were the lynchers. The coroner's jury, however, announced that the lynching was done by "persons unknown to the jur y." Such a neglect of public duty as this encourages crime. It offers immunity to those who engage in future race riots. —Springfield News-Record. This is a sane editorial and timely, but why is it that you fellows never make comments on the lynching of Colored American citizens? 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The Misses Georgia Harrison, of Peoria, Ill., Bernice Casey, Irene Casey and Julia Morgan of St. Louis, Mo., and Mrs. Bertha Lovejoy of Chicago, Ill., were visitors who attended the wedding of Miss Ethel White, Wednesday, June 30. Mr. B. G. Clanton, of 1614 E. Jackson St., gave a smoker, in honor of Mr. Pearson Ashurst, of Selma Ala., last Tuesday eve. All enjoyed the evening and a very delightful repast was served. Rev. W. H. Saunders, of Chicago, formerly pastor of St. Paul A. M. E. Church, war here all day Sunday and preached Rev. N. J. McCracken, who is in New York on ecclesiastical business. Rev. McCaldwell, of Buffalo, preached at Grace M. E. Church, last Sunday afternoon at 3 P.M. Mr. Frank Bass, of St. Louis, Mo., was here Sunday visiting his mother, Mrs. Bass-Brown of E. Kansas St. Mr. & Mrs. F. C. Brown, prop. of the hotel have moved to Chicago, where they are running a hotel. Mr. A. B, Orendoff, of Lincoln, was down to see the game Sunday, if there is anything "Bud" likes better than baseball, it is more base "balls." The East St. Louis catcher thinks we are flooded with good looking girls, my! what would he think if he'd seen those that were not at the game? The Woodriver Baptist S. S. Convention will be held here next week at Zion Baptist Church. Mrs. S. C. Manuel, who has been attending a convention in Kentucky and visiting her mother at Russelville, Ky., returned last Monday, accompanied by her mother, who will visit Rev. and Mrs. Manuel, 903 S. 14th Street. Mr. "B. B.," who has been indisposed, has recovered. Washington St. holds "cards and spades," whatever that is? Poston is "raising sand," they say, down in Tennessee. Thank you, Mr. .... for your subscription money on the Forum as you promised. Mr. Orville Smith has returned home after a few days visit in the windy city, (Chicago.) Dr. Jas. R. Williams of Dupascal, Indiana, spent a few hours Wed. in our city, the guest of Mr. & Mrs. D. W. Marshall and their accomplished daughter, Miss Cora who expects to leave the city soon for St. Panl, Minn. Miss Marshall is one of Indiana's youngest teachers and has won a host of friends while visiting her parents in this city. Miss Ethel M. White, daughter of Mrs. E. L. White, of 1312 E. Monroe St., and Mr. Pearson-Ashurst, of Selma, Ala. were married Wednesday noon. Rev. L. E. Christy officiated. The couple were attended by Mrs. Hazel Bates-Wilson and B. G. Clanton. Following the wedding, a reception was held, at which only immediate friends and relatives were present. The couple left at 4 P. M. Wed. Eve., for Selma, Ala., where they will reside. Miss Madera Goin of 1410 east Monroe street and Mr. Stanley Cheeks of Oxford, Iowa were married Wednesday eve., at 8 o'clock at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hicklin of north 14th street. The couple will reside at 608 north Ninth street. All wish them success. Robert Taylor, employed at the State Historical Museum, was one of the graduates from the Lincoln Law School last Friday, June 25th. This is quite commendable. A young man carrying on his work, taking care of his family and other obligations and finishing the prescribed course of the school in three years. COCHRAN'S Just opened. Ready for business. Home Cooking by Experienced Chef Travelers' Headquarters WANTED—Either sex, colored ladies or gentlemen. Become Independent. Have a manufactory of your own. Make Face Creams, Powders, Pomades and Hair Tonic. Some Beauty Secrets worth a fortune to every woman. Price $2.00. Limited number sold. Address C. A. T. Formula Department 135 E. Market St., Indianapolis, Ind. Attorney and Counsellor at Law 124½ East Wood St. Your Legal Business handled Carefully and Prudently (By Special Staff Correspondents) Mortuary Mrs. Precilla Scruggs died Saturday, June 26, at the late residence, 766 N. Water St., at the age of 66 years. She was born a slave in Williamson Co. Tennessee. Mrs. Scruggs was a highly respected woman during her life time and had been a Christian believer since 18 years of age. The funeral was held Tuesday, June, 29, at the late residence, Rev. J. A. Crockett, officiating. Burial was in Greenwood cemetery. A large floral offering was presented. 5 children survive her and she had a large number of cordial friends who esteemed her highly. The new hotel is being completed with great rapidity. Most of the men who were in Jail for alleged "bootlegging," are out on the streets. Mr. A. D. Cecil, who was indicted for a serious crime last winter, was found guilty on one charge and sentenced to one year in the penitentury. We must insist upon you puying the collectors, whoever they may be, and please don't tell the collector you will see the editor. The reason we hire help is because we have not the time or rather conveyance to cover the territory and look after the other business connected with the office. Our Telephone Number now is Bell 2720 Office—8194 E. Washington St Manager. DR. H. A. CESS, Chiropodist ROOM 212, Second Floor 321 Main St. Peoria, II 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 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. FOR RENT, June 21st, house at 118 So. 11th. St. Inquire at 209½ So. 14th. St. When In Springfield Call at BARBER SHOP 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. 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. HOPKINS BROS. GROCERS JUST ACROSS FROM THE CITY HALL PEORIA ILL. 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 713 $ _{2} $ 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. --- OLD PAPERS FOR SALE. desiring good, clean large paper for purposes, call at the Forum Office 00 in a bundle. Will You Please-- let us have you Printing You se-- 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 Printing Prices right ELSIOR ICE CREAM COMP MANUFACTURERS OF Pre High Grade Ice Cream ICES, SHERBETS AND F WHOLESALE AND RETAIL Main 3618 310 Libe PEORIA, ILL., FARM COMPANY MARKS OF Office Cream AND FRAPPES DETAIL 310 Liberty St., Rear LL., EXCELSIOR ICE CREAM COMPANY MANUFACTURERS OF Pure High Grade Ice Cream BRICKS, ICES, SHERBETS AND FRAPPES WHOLESALE AND RETAIL Telephone Main 3618 310 Liberty St., Rear PEORIA, ILL., CHAS. E. VAN WORMER J. N. WATTS, Jr. CHAS. E. VAN WORMER WATTS-VAN WORMER CO. Transfer, Storage and Heavy Hauling Sewer, Paving. Concrete and Railroad|Work a Specialty 214-216 E. 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