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FORUM (Single Copy, 5c. 6 Months, 80c) SPRINGFIELD AND PEORIA, ILLINOIS, SATURDAY, FEB. 12, 1916. ($1.50 per Year in Advance Published Weekly in Springfield and Peoria Historical Society State House VOL. 11. NO. 47 (Single Copy, 5e. 6 Months, 80e) SPRI Published W VOL.11. NO.47 WILLIAM H. CRUM RESIGNED. William H. Crum, who has been employed in the State Insurance Department for the past twelve years, has tendered his resignation to Superintendent Rufus M. Potts to take effect March 1st. Judge Crum came to the Department from Mattoon in 1903, being first appointed by Governor Yates, served during Governor Deneen's term of office and being under Civil Service continued in the office during the present administration. He is now a candidate for Auditor of Public Accounts on the republican ticket and will devote all his time to making an active campaign in all parts of the State. He is a lawyer and has a good record as a public servant. MOB VICTIMS. MOB VICTIMS. President Wilson continues to grieve the Colored citizenship of the United States by his very queer attitude in all matters affecting them. He recently served notice on Bishop Walters of the African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church that no Colored man would be appointed Recorder of Deeds in the District of Columbia, a place which has been held by Colored men from time immemorial. A vacancy has existed for eighteen months or more and the belated announcement is just made that the position is not to be given to a Colored man. During this same week he congratulates Major R. R. Moton upon succeeding to the Principalship of Tuskegee Institute, while ignoring altogether the death of the man whom Major Moton is to succeed. He now follows this up by a special message to Congress advocating an appropriation of $41,030 indemnity to Greece, Austria-Hungary and Turkey on account of injuries done to subjects of these countries, respectively by mob violence in riots on February 21, 1909, at South Omaha, Neb., when Edward Lowrey, a policeman, was shot by John Massourides, a Greek subject whom the officer had arrested. The request is made of Congress "as an act of grace and without reference to the reliability of the United States." This special message is sent to Congress by the President during the same week that announcement is made of the lynching of 69 men and women in the South during the year 1915. Not a word of protest issues from the White House in condemnation of this terrible lawlessness. A special message from the President would center attention upon this deplorable practice and if the President could see his may clear that "indemnities" were paid the victims of lynch law in this country, the practice would cease. TAXES. TAXES. TAXES. 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. GEORGE W. SCHWANER, Town Collector, Capitol Township. Office in Court House. ATTORNEY C. C. BIERMAN FOR POLICE MAGISTRATE. The position of Police Magistrate, for several years held by Clark B. Shipp, is now vacant and must be filled at the April election. It is an important office to the whole people and especially to that class of our population that has much business in the minor courts. Mr. Bierman is a republican and a lawyer. Well fitted from every angle to make an ideal magistrate. A clean honest judge who will not be swerved or moved by any ulterior motives whatever, nothing but fairness and the enforcement of the laws will be entertain. This is the sort of man we desire and the only kind we should tolerate as magistrates, for here in these courts, are where the most of us have our day in court and hear our preliminary trials. It is also imperative that the magistrate be a lawyer because law is to be decided and interpreted. Therefore the Forum feels that it can conscientiously endorse Mr. Bierman and ask the readers and voters to vote for him February 29th in the republican primaries. It is to your interest to see that a good honest, capable fair man is placed at the police station because you are the ones that have legal business and trials there every day Now is your chance to choose a clean honest capable lawyer with high ideals and pure motives. Read his platform in another column of this issue. Heretofore our police courts and justice courts have been abused and unfit, incapable and dishonest men have lowered the dignity of these courts to a degree deplorable. Now is the "psychological" time to raise the standard to where it belongs by nominating Mr. Bierman at the primaries, February 29th, and by electing him in April. THE 50TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY. In this state there are 51 senatorial districts from which every two years 3 men to the lower house are elected, and every 4 years, alternately, one state senator is chosen. This year, therefore, we elect 151 members to legislature which convenes January, 1917. We should be cautious in choosing these men. We need men and not mere imitations of men as legislators, men of brains and courage. From this, the 45th, we must chose 3, let us be careful in electing men. Do not get men who do not know anything. The same caution should be taken in every district. It is high time we were alive to this matter. MEMORIAL TO DR. WASHINGTON. The Equal Rights League, L. F. Osborne, president, got up and rendered quite a creditable memorial program in honor of the late Booker T. Washington at Union Baptist church Sunday, January 30th. Despite the inclement weather the house was filled with people. Among the speakers were: Hons. C. F. Mortimer, W. A. Northcott; Attorneys, C. S. Gibbs and B. G. Clanton. The entire program was worthy of the efforts of the promoters. FOR REPRESENTATIVE IN THE 50th GENERAL ASSEMBLY 28th Senatorial District Clifford Quisenberry of Lincoln Counties: MACON, DEWITT and LOGAN 20 Cents per Month) HON. L. Y. SHERMAN J. G. O. P. CANDIDATE FOR PRESIDENT WOULD OUST COMMISSION FORM OF GOVERNMENT. WOULD OUST COMMISSION FORM OF GOVERNMENT. An organization has been perfeated, the purport of which is to oust the present form of municipal government and let the city revert back to the Aldermanic form. The parties who are at the head of the move aver they have nothing against the commissioners now holding office, but that the commission form is expensive and too high salaried for the revenue available from taxes realized and coming into the city's possession. The fight may be a fierce one, but the first thing to be done is the securing of 6000 signers to the petition. Whether that can be done or not is the question. "MELLESSO-BALLSO" "MELLESSO-BALLSO" TRADE MARK The Wonderful M. B. Hair Dressing and Grower. Five hundred agents wanted. We need agents in every town. This grower is wonderful in the growth of the hair. Only sells for 25c per box. Anyone that will use one box will be convinced. No matter how stubborn or kinky it will make it grow longer, thicker add glossy. Send for one 25c box or $1.00 agency and you can begin work. Send postal stamps or Money order. Use every other day with irons occasionally. The Wonderful M. B. Hairgrower 2926 Locust Ave. St. Louis, Mo. Weekly paper devoted to the interests of the whole people. 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 30c per inch for display. Legal matter, 40c per inch, eight point type. Political announcements on appi- cation. We are not responsible for the views of correspondents and writers who sign articles. SATURDAY, FEB. 12, 1916 Children are no worse than their parents. If you inculcate lofty ideals and pure motives; teach your children from infancy up to 12 or 14 years, good deeds and the observance of the golden rule; make them obey and at the same time treat them kindly, you will have little trouble, as a rule. "Whatsoever a man soweth that shall he also reap." Refinement and good manners piety and decorum, on the street cars and in public places are the things needed by colored people and more especially colored women. Nothing is more distasteful or detestable as a lot of noisy women, discussing their private ills and vicissitudes on the public thoroughfares and in street cars. Also, this may be applied to loud mouth, profane men on the corners. Don't be so quick to hegile your fellow-do him a good deed, say a good word and not a bad one, if you do not remember anything good, say nothing and your children will be taught high and noble ideals. Whats the use of praying and going to church so much if you are not trying to live by the golden rule. We need more colored farmers there are only 38 colored farmers in this county, 1400 in the state, nearly one half of whom are in Pulaski and Massac Counties. The great trouble with most of us is we refuse to act christianity, we like to talk it only. Bear ye one another's burdens. We had more rain last Jan. than we have had for many years before. There were also several heavy snows and the weather was very cold at times, the thermometer dropping as low as 10 degrees below zero. The death list for the month was also large. You people must be made to remember that you cannot get to heaven on noise and deceit. None but the pure in "heart" means what it says. The golden rule is the standard by which you shall all be measured. We have a right to insist that all persons in a position as leader or instructor, be educated and prepared to impart something to their hearers. You have no business going to church or school, if you are not made better by so doing, is that not correct? It pays to do right, even if you some times imagine you are alone—you are not. Gov. Willis, of Ohio, said the "Birth of a Nation" should be called "An Insult to a Nation" Gov. Willis failed to see anything good in the picture, but described as resurrecting a question or issue that was settled in 1865 at Appomatox. Common Sense should govern the voters in the wet and dry fight in Lincoln. Local option is proving a failure. Dry spots do but little good. It is very necessary that you choose the best men for office. The Chapman—Alexander revival may eclipse "Billy" Sunday. VOTE FOR 1910 C. C. BIERMAN For Police Magistrate of the City of Springfield, Ill. I am the only candidate on the Republican ticket who is a practicing attorney. I have been a practicing attorney of the city of Springfield for the past six years. My record for these six years of practise is absolutely clean. If elected to the office of Police Magistrate I pledge myself to conduct the affairs of that office in a clean, honest and just way, without fear or favor, controllde only by the high ideals of the profession which I follow. It will be my conscientious endeavor to always do whatever I can to make Springfield a better place in which to live. C. C. BIERMAN Vote for a Lawyer for a Position Requiring Legal Knowledge Master Rexcell Wathins, of Decatur, spent Jan. 21, 22 and 23rd in the city, the guest of his brother, Clement, at their aunt's, Mrs. Jessie Rogers. They both returned to their parents, Sunday afternoon, Jan. 23rd. Furnished Rooms 206 N. 14 St. Mrs. J. M. Thomas, Prop. BARBER SHOP When you are in Peoria make a visit to I. W. WOODSON'S SHOP Opp. City Hall 422 Fulton S Booker, T. Washington Before death wrote his own life book 450 pages, selling price $1.25. $100 a month easily made, one agent sells 31 first day with circular, another makes $5.75 in one hour, a million copies will be sold, agents wanted everywhere, outfit free postage 15 cents, anybody can sell, we pay express, act quickly. Washington, D. C. BARGAINS IN Shoes CINVIN CLAIRS X WINN Out of High Rent District. I can save you 25 per cent on your shoe bill. A full line of Men's and Boys latest styles or shoes. I guarantee all shoes. We do Repair Work. I give Bank Certificates C.C. STOUT Cor. 6th & Monroe Sts Under Drug Store J. J. Scanlan's SALOON 1326 South 11th St. SPRINGFIELD, ILL. The LODGELUNCH ROOM and HOME BAKERY, Moved 242 W. MAIN to 116 SO. FRANKLIN ST. Home Made Pies and Home Cooking A SPECIALTY Mrs. L. H. Warfield, Prop. DECATUR, ILL. CHURCH DIRECTORY ST. LUKE'S (EPISCOPAL) South Grand and Loveland Aves. Rev. FatherJ.H. Simons, Rector SERVICES 7 A. M. Holy Eucharist. Every Sunday except 1st. Sunday. 11 A. M. Matins and Sermon. 12:20 P. M. Sunday School. 8 P. M. Evensong and Sermon ANDREW RUSSEL M. B. Republican Candidate for Governor 2231/2 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 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. N. DYER'S Restaurant 22 Oak St. Champaign, Ill Home Cooking. Best Service. Call when in Champaign. 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. THERE ARE NONE BETTER THAN THE BEST THERE ARE SOME BETTER THAN THE REST FOR QUALITY Stag 5¢ SMOKE CIGAR HAIR DRESSER Mrs. Belle Bass, Danville, Ill 1001 E. Chandler St. SPECIAL TREATEMENT given in the Madame Walker system of HAIR AND SCALP TREATMENT Mrs. Bass has taken a thorough course and received a certificate or diploma. This treatment not only develops the hair growth and improves its looks im- mensely, but serves as a tonic. A Trial is Proof of Its MERITS 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 3390 S. A. ASKEW, M. D. MEDICINE AND SURGERY 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 819½ EAST WASHINGTON ST. Bell Tel. 2720 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. 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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. New Phone 540 WE DELIVER COLORED PEOPLE HELP SUFFERING JEWS. COLORED PEOPLE HELP SUFFERING JEWS. A large number of Colored people donated to the fund to aid the Jews of Poland, who are starving on account of being in the war zone of Europe. Mr. Robert Taylor of the State Historical Society, headed the list and secured donations. The Colored people have a kindly feeling toward the Jew because the Hebrew nationality have always been the Colored man's sincerest friend and benefactor. Among the Jews as a class or mass, there is no racial prejudice. The Jew, like the Colored man, has been oppressed and was once held in bondage in Egypt, by Pharoh's edict, but was liberated by Moses. Mr. Julius Rosenwald of Chicago is a staunch friend true and tried of the Colored race, and the Negroes were glad of an opportunity to reciprocate. 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