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Colonial Society State House THE FORUM Published Weekly in Springfield, Industrial Edition VOL. 12. NO. 4 Single Copy, 5e. 6 Months, 80c Published W STATE POLITICS. Dunne a Candidate for RetElection. State politics will now take on vigor and activity. Governor Dunne will aspire to succeed himself. He offers his record as a justification for asking another term. Frank O. Lowden is the leading republican candidate and Frank L. Smith is still running. The Thompson forces have downed Deneen so far at every skirmish, but the doughty Ex-Governor has not surrendered and may have a full Anti-Lowden ticket from Governor down. President Edmund James of the University of Illinois, is the latest Deneen probable candidate and President James will probably make a strong opponent to Lowden. He would get a strong support from the Chicago Tribune and the allied "dry" forces, but Lowden has a state-wide organization and has made considerable headway. The other candidates for State Offices are busy now. Geo. H. Wilson of Adams hopes to win for Attorney General. His strongest opponent is Senator Barr of Joliet. Walter M. Provine of Taylorville appears to be an ally of Wilson. Geo. E. Keys of Sangamon and Len Small of Kankakee are neck and neck for State Treasurer. L. L. Emmerson has several competitors. The race for Auditor is among Homer J. Tice, W. H. Crum, Julius Johnson and E. C. Perkins. In this county the contest will be fierce. Ten aspirants for Coroner, but the candidates for other offices are slow coming out. THE COLORED PEOPLE ARE TO BLAME Hon. B. J. Davis of Atlanta, Georgia, one of the brainiest Colored men we have, was on the platform committee of the Republican National Convention and declares that the Colored people are themselves to blame for not having a special plank in the platform of the party; that the committee held open doors and allowed all to present their grievances and wishes; that a committee of 100 Colored men was commissioned to draft a plank, but that that committee went away and never reported. What do you think of that? We have contended all the while that Colored people complain too much about some things and not enough about others more essential. They desired a plank, was given a chance to saw one out and tack it in but failed. Same old story! Now we hope there will be no cries. Mr. Davis further states that E. H. Wright at the 11th honr did have a matter concerning the Colored man and presented it, but that Senator Borah of Idaho tabled the motion, and whatever Mr. Wright had died aborning. This is the same Borah that was spoken of for Presideut. Keep your eye on Borah, he is dungerous. SEGREGATION NOT CONSTITUTIONAL. SEGREGATION NOT CONSTITUTIONAL. We are indebted to the St. Louis Judge, Mr. Dyer, who issued a temporary injunction restraining the people from carrying out the ordinance voted favorably in April to segregate the races in their residential habitation. This shows that the people are not in harmony as a unit, with these unconstitutional, undemocratic and ex- American laws now being passed by a lot of radicals who are arrogant, prejudiced and selfish. K. OF P. ELECT OFFICERS FOR NEXT SIX MONTHS. Capital City Lodge, June 19th, elected its officers for the next six months. C. C., O. P. Berry; Vice, E L. Rogers; M. E. G., G. Bates; M. F., T. R. Thompson; K. of R. S., J. H. White; M. A., Geo. Douglas. VOL.12. NO.4 BE FOR "Be Ye Doers and not Sayers only." SPRINGFIELD AND PEORIA, ILLINOIS, SATURDAY, JULY 1, Weekly in Springfield, Inc. WAR. It appears, after our two years of playing and pursuing a course of watchful waiting, this nation will go to war with Mexico, and too, without a real issue or Cassus belli. But Mexico has something up her sleeve. We have called out our State troops to do border work and to protect our cost States; however some of our coast States do not deserve protection. They have done worse than Mexico. Texas for instance. But Texas is a part of the Union and the bad boy is heir, also, to the estate when not otherwise alienated. What has become of the culture, the education, the civilization and the Christianization of the white races, that they can't settle any of their troubles save by blood, the sword and bayonet? Surely there is some reality in the religion of Jesus Christ. WAR PRACTICALLY ON WITH MEXICO. Negro Cavaley makes First Defensive Charge on Carranza. War is virtually on with the United States and Mexico and the first charge was made when Obregon's men defied the 10th Cavalry to enter Carrizal, Mexico, Wednesday, June 21st. This is the famous 10th which did itself credit in Cuba and on the border when the Indians were a menace to the nation years ago. Several of the troopers were slain by the machine guns of the Mexican army and the war spirit ran high over the land and wherever the stars and stripes wave. Justice Robert Connolly, who was well known and who had served for 28 years in that office, died June 23rd after a short illness. He had many friends. SOLDIERS NOW AT FAIR GROUNDS. The entire State Malitia is now mobilized in this city and Springfield is the center of attraction as to war as far as Illinois is concerned. The camp is named "Dunne" in honor of Governor Dunne. It is a most beautiful sight. Col. Dennison is here with the famous 8th regiment, the only regiment in the United States officered from Colonel down to Corporal by Colored men. They make a fine appearance. Capt. Byrd has worked Co. H. up to a goodly size and will no doubt have it up to full size before long. IMPORTANT NEWS BRIEFS. Joe Campbell was granted a stay of execution in order that an argument for a new trial might be had. Will Orpet is on trial at Waukegan for the murder of one Marion Lambert last February. The trial has attracted wide attention. Effort has been made throughout the country to raise the sufficient amount to the Booker T. Washington Memorial fund. The Grand Lodge of the K. of P's meet in Cairo next month. The State Negro Business League meets in Danville next month. The Officers of the National Guard will meet in Chicago, June 24th. "Be Ye Doers and not Sayers only." WAR. JUSTICE CONNOLLY DEAD. --- 20 Cents per Month) ($1.50 per Year in Advance 20 Cents per Month) Industrial Edition WAR NEWS. Russell Clem is anxious to start up a volunteer company of young men who will train and be in readiness when the first call for volunteers shall come, should such be necessitated. Attorney Glbbs and others of the Spanish-American war may start a volunteer company of soldiers. The blood in the veins of the patriots has begun to boil and there will not be much trouble, it appears, to get plenty of soldiers for both the border and interior if this war lasts much longer. Camp Dunne news One private, H. E. Jones by name, committed suicide by cutting his throat. No cause for the act has been ascertained. The 'Dandy First' was on press parade Sunday, June 25 and was seen by thousands of spectators who applauded their excellent work. Dr. A. A. Wesley of the 8th regiment, member of the medical staff, has passed the age limit and has been retired from active participation in the army. VISITORS AT CAMP DUNNE; STATE FAIR GROUNDS. Sunday, June 25, was a big day at Camp Dunne People were in from all sections of the State to visit friends and relatives. Some of the visitors from out of the city greeted by our reporter were: Lincoln, Mrs. Ed. Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. Orendorff, H. Reeves (enlisted with company E.), Mr. and Mrs. R. Hardin, Miss Arminta Foreman, Miss Margaret Chavis, Ivory Wesley, Warren Bibbs, Clarence Reeves and A. Fort; Decatur, Misses Lucille and Goldie Phenix, Miss Blanche Kelly, Miss Georgia Leffet, Mrs. D. W. McMurray, Mrs. Russel Collins, Mr. and Mrs. E. R. Brown, Cook Long, Mrs. Carrie Turner, Dr. J. C. Ellis, Charles Lawrence and Lucille Nickens; Jacksonville, Messrs Leon Smith, Alonzo Mosley and Carl Spencer; Champaign, Mrs. Earl Mann and Mrs. Inez Dickerson; Elkhart, Miss Edna Cook. Among the recruits in the 8th I. N. G. from Chicago are Byron Griffin, H. Keith and G. F. Proctor, who is "serving his second term." Little Franklin Dennison, Jr. is in camp with his father Col. F. Dennison and expects to accompany him to the border or wherever they go. He is a "chip of the old block" and his fearlessness and adventurous spirit leads him all over Camp Dunne, where he is hailed by all the malitiamen as the "little colonel." Master Franklin Dennison, Jr. spent Sunday evening and Monday with Master Russel Osby of this city. Who said "Villa" wasn't here? He was much in evidence yesterday in his hugh sombrero and swaggering trousers. But the soldiers seemed content to let him pass with a slight bit of chaffing. WORKING MAN FEELS JUBILANT OVER OUTLOOK. WORKING MAN FEELS JUBILANT OVER OUTLOOK. A Wabash machinist writes as follows: "I am feeling pretty good over the nomination of Mr. Hughes and Mr. Roosevelt not accepting the nomination of the progressives. Now we must elect Mr. Hughes. It is discouraging to live under democratic administration." YOUNG NEGRO WOMAN HONORED. The young lady, Miss Bosfield of Massachusetts, a Colored person, who was certified for a place in one of the leading hospitals in Boston on her merits and standing with the Civil Service Board, but, who on account of indignities heaped upon her resigned, has been reassigned and the authorities commanded to give her the same treatment accorded all others. ADVERTISEMENT8. 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 application. We are not responsible for the views of correspondents and writers who sign articles. SATURDAY, JULY 1, 1916 Heoceforth and forever let there be no doubt in our minds that courage has anything to do with the color of a man's skin. As the report from Carrizal filters in, every item of it shows that the negro troopers of Troops C and K. U. S. A., are just as much entitled to the love and respect of patriotic Americans as the heroes of Lexington, the Alamo or the Little Big Horn. The odds were at least ten to one-perhaps fifty to one-against which these gallant black boys fought! If they are not in history the bravest of the brave, they are as brave as the bravest! Hats off to Troops C and K, Tenth regiment, U. S. A. Illinois State Journal Yes, the Negro has shown from the birth of this nation what manner of man he is. What he wants is his rights in Georgia and Texas as secure as in New York and Illinois. Do not be alarmed and go into spasms because you hear that some one is talking about you, on the slam bam order. People have always said ugly things about their superiors especially those who struggle to be and are going onward and upward and acheiving success. Those against whom there is nothing said are mighty small persimmons. People talk about those who are doing something worth while. Just you go ahead like the ancient philosopher who when asked by an apparant friend who really desired to help him, what he could do for hlm. The old sage replied: "Just stand out of my sunlight."—Advocate Forward! March—where are you going boys? Why to Mexico to protect our border line to keep "them" Mexicans from coming across and killing our innocent citizens. How about the interior—such as Georgia and middle Texas? Hush—they are protected by states rights—the same for which Calhoun so ably plead. The Capitol Ave. Grocery is the place to buy your groceries and produce. Here you get articles as cheap as the market can afford and the quality is there. See their ad on page 3. 16th and Capitol Ave. 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. Has anyone seen Carey Lewis, the Defender's war correspondent around Camp Dunne or Camp Lincoln? Believe us, Carey is on his job, alright. Lonnie Jones and "Dutch" Wright, two of our best ball players, have joined the Army, is what Sherman said it is. Sunday June 25, Capt. Byrd was officer of the day. Mr. Theo. W. Warrick has returned from Vicksburg, Miss., where he attended the National S. S. Congress of the Baptist denomination. Mrs. Pearl Clay, of St. Louis formerly Miss Nellie Talborn, of this city, spent June 18th here, the guest of her aunt Mrs. Ben Johnson, of So. College St. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Smith, of Chicago, spent the week end in this city, the guest of relatives, Miss Suzanne Schwenel, of Chicago, spent the week end with Miss Alicia Smith, of East Stuart St. Miss Schwendel came down for the express purpose of attending the commencement of the June '16 Class, of Springfield High School, of which Miss Smith was a member. Miss Alice Huston, secretary to Dr. Shepherd, of the National Training School, at Durham, N.C. has returned to her home in this city to spend the summer. Miss Huston obtained this excellent position immediately upon finishing the commercial department of Howard University in the June '15 class. Miss Huston will return to her work in Sept. Jas. B. Osby spent the earlier part of the week in Chicago, on important business. Mr. Washington, and parter travelling with a moving picture show, have been exhibiting at the various churches during the past week. Mr. Washington is the famous "boy preacher" who was here with his father a few years ago. READ THE FORUM Place Your Political Announcements with Us We have the largest circulated Colored Paper in Central Illinois We Cover Peoria, Decatur, Champaign, Cairo Bloomington, Lincoln, Danville, Jacksonville, Edwardsville, East St. Louis Galesburgh and Joliet Notice! Miss Marie Tucker of North Fourteenth St., has returned from Wilberforce University, where she is studying in the academic Department. Our old friend, Joseph Richardson, a former Spriagfield man and deputy sheriff, is at Camp Dunne with the Chicago Co. of the 8th. Charles F. White, manager of the White Grocery Store, and all-round athlete, will participate in the Baracca-Union track meet, July 4, 1916, at the Union Giants Park. Mr. White gained much prominence as an athlete while in College in the East, and although he has not appearep in late years, is still in excellent form. Short dresses are all right if you don't over do the thing. Atty. R, E: Stewart, of Muxkogee, Okla., stopped here on his way from the Nat'l. Republican Convention, to visit his cousin Robt. Taylor, 726 N. 2nd St. Mr. Taylor entertained at a stag, in Atty. Stewart's honor, and a fine gathering of enterprising men attended. Refreshments were served including everything to make happiness reign supreme. An excellent time was reported by all guests. Mr. G. A. Barksdale, 1515 S. Seventeenth St., is on the sick list. On July 4, 1916 there will be staged at the Union Giant Park a track meet, of unusual interest to the locality, being the first of its kind to be held in the city for many years. The participants will be divided into two divisions, the Baracca Boys, and Union Giants, and the athletes will compete for the honor of their division. The meet will be free to the public, and should be well attended, as the young men of the city need encouragement in this form of good clean sport. Who knows but a local Dismond or Drew will develop from it? The Baracca Boys are a class of young men from St. Paul Sunday School while the Union Giants are the well known ball team. Wallace will appear as a fast athlete, but Russell Clem is hoping to walk away from him. Both young men are well trained having represented their schools at different meets. Clem was a winner of the "S" while a student in Springfield High School, and Wallace represented Wilberforce University. Rivalry between the two will be no petty thing. Miss Georgia Osby has returned from Chicago, where she has been a student at the Art Institute. Quite a few local young men passed the Civil Service test for Janitor recently. DENTIST Dr. J. H. Mitchell 7131/2 E. WASHINGTON STREET Springfield, Ill. Hours: 9 to 12 m., 1 p. m. to 7 p. m. 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Those present were: Judge Edwards, Dean of the Lincoln College of Law; Judge Myers of the Secretary of States office; Prof. E. L. Weber of Springfield High School Jas. Weldon and E. R, Amick of ihe State Board of Ad- ministration; Martin Fahy of the Attorney Generals office; Attorney Flood; Fred Sillway, Patent Attorney; Edward Pree, Attorney at Law; Attorney B. G. Clanton; Capt. R. A. Byrd; Attorney Harold Edwards; Champ Singleton and Robert L. Taylor. After the sumptuous repast Prof. E, L. Weber was selected toastmaster and all responded with witty and ap- propriate toasts. Mrs. Emma Singleton assisted Mrs. Taylor in the serving and receiving. ATHLETIC SPORTS JULY FOURTH. On July 4th, 1916, there will be staged at the Union Giants Park, a track meet, of unusual interest to the local- ity, being the firat of its kind to be held in the city for a number of years. The participants will be divided into two divisions, the Baracea Boys and Union Giants, and the athletes will compete for the honor of his division. The meet will be free to the public and should be well at- tended as the young men of the city need encouragement in this form of good clean sport. Who knows but a local Dismond or Drew will develope from it? The Baracca Boys are a class of young men from St. Paul Sunday School while the Union Giants are the well known Ball team. Wallace will appear asa fast athlete, but Russel Clem is hoping to walk away from him. Both young men are well trained, having represented their schools at different meets. Clem was winner of the “S” while a student in Springfield High School and Wallace represented Wilberforce University. Rivalry between the two will be no petty thing. COMPANY BEING RECRUITED, R. C. Ross and others who are interested in the war and offering their services, are organizing a Military Com- pany of volunteers. Several meetings have been held at 815 East Washington Street and 80 or more men have re- sponded, It looks as if a strong volunteer company will be gotten up. The next meeting will be held next Wed- nesday night. ENTERTAINS., Mrs. David E. Giles entertained ata three course dinner Monday noon in honor of Deaconess Simpson of the Texas M. E. Conference. Galveston, Texas. Those present were: Mesdames S. A. Dyer, M. Walker, Miss Simpson, J. M, Rogers and Mr. and Mrs. David Giles. Dea- coness Simpson is enroute to her home in Galveston from Sara- toga Springs, New York, where she attended the General M. E. Conference. Welcome Soldiers TO THE ASIA CAFE AND RESTAURANT When up Town give usa Call MEALS AND SHORT ORDERS The Only Colored Cafe in the City 821 E. Washington St. GEO. HARRIS, Prop. PERSONALS the city recently, enroute to Cli: cago. Dr. Smith was motoring through in his car, and stopped over one night, with Dr. N. B.. Ford. | Horace B Stone spent June 11th in FE. St. Louis, the guest of his father and mother, Rev. and Mrs. Stone. Earl Ryder and Alvin Moss have returned from their respec- tive Universities, for the summer vacation. Mr. Ryder is a tresh- man in the Uni. of Illinois, while Mr. Moss is in the Academic de- partment of Fisk Uni. Invitations were received in this city for the wedding of Miss Eddie May Wesley, the popular daughter of Rev. and Mrs, J. W. Wesley, of Lincoln, and Harry Whyte Jackson, of Delaven. The ceremony occurred Wednesday June 21, at the home of the bride's parents. Both of the contracting parties are well known in the social circles of this city, and are the recipients of many congratulations. A very delightfal Informal was given at the residence of Mrs. A. M. Williams, of Hawthorne Place, Wednesday evening, June 14th in honor of the returning college students, and Miss Glad. ice Dunbar, of Kinsman, Ohio, the houseguest of the Misses Hallie, Elise and Vera Ford, This affair was the opening num- ber of the summer festivities among the younger social set. Miss Alice Craig who has been in Chicago for some time return: ed to the city last week. No, Atty. Clanton is not an auto driver; he got those “specs” per advice from both his physi- cian and his optician, He is an indefatigable reader, and his eyes had cried incessantly and piteously for relief, it was a case of more “eyes” or no eyes. The Fats and the State House team played a fast and furious game of ball last Thursday amid the calamitous noise of rooters. When the storm had come and all but them had fled, the game stood: Fats a dozen, State House a half dozen. Five innings each, Mrs. J. J. Miles and children are visiting in Chicago. The doctor looks like a hen whose chickens had been stolen. Rev. S.C. Manuel, pastor of Union Baptist church, attended the State Baptist Convention, in Chicago, last week. The Annual Sermon of the Knights and Daughters of Tabor was preached at Pleasant Grove Church last Sunday, Quite a crowd attended. Mrs, Louis Finnie and daugh- ter of Cairo, are in the city with their husband and father, Sir Knight Finnie. Little Orville McDaniel, repre- sented the colored element of the ward or grammar schools, in the recital at the Hay-Ed- wards school, while the High School force was represented by Miss Mayme Osby. ee i OO ee ee we Hon, Chas, Whitman, Gover- nor of New York State was in Springfield, June 11th, the guest of Senator Sherman and Gover- nor Dunne. He visited the Lin- coln Home, Lincoln Monument as well as other places of his- torical intesest. What political significance is attached to the trip, if any, is unknown, Miss Hazel Wilson who spent last summer here as the house- guest of Mrs, O. P. Berry, grad- uated from Fiske Uni. in the June class. Miss Hazel Wilson, is the guest of Miss Allen of Jacksonville, en- route to her home in Haverhill Mass. The Misses Edith Asey, Eva Bridges,’ and Margaret Houston have returned to the city after a semester of schooling: in Terre Haute, Ind. Misses Hallie, Elise and Vera Ford, Gladice Dunbar and Mr. Bruce Ford motored to Decatur last Sunday, and spent the day, the guest of Mrs. Louis Stewart and daughter, Mrs, Howard Harris, They returned to theit home at Camp Butler, Monday. Miss Georgia Ewing, formerly of Iliopolis, is in the city visit: ing friends and relatives. Mrs. Gibson and son, of Ev- ansville, Ind., sister and nephew ot Mr. L. F. Osborne were re- cent visitors with Mr, Osborne and family, Alonzo Jackson, coachman for Mrs. B, H. Ferguson, had a run. away this week while driving a spirited team on Sixth St. Mrs. Viola Smith, of Vincennes Ind., was in the city recently visiting her relatives, L. F. Os borne and family. The race between Russel Clem and Hazel Wallace at the Bar Jacca-Union Giant track meet July fourth bids fair to be < close tie. Both are good ath. letes and mighty fast, | Mrs, H. K, Wilson, is visiting her son and his wife, Mr. and Mrs. Crawford Wilson in Deca: tur. Sister Deaconess Simpson of! |the M. BE. Church, spoke at Grace church June 18, She is a |General officer of the church. Miss Zetta Duncan of Indian. apolis, Ind,, is visiting her moth. er, Mrs. Pruzetta Duncan, 114 So. 11th St. Miss Georgia Williams has re- turned from Evansville, Ind. Mrs, EB. J. McCoo was a re- cent Chicago visitor. : Economy Cleaning and Tailoring Co. CLEANING, PRESSING and REPAIRING Special ¢prices on Ladies’ and Gentlemen's Clothing Call for Price List BERT STEWART, Prop. BELL PHONE 4266 802 E. WASHINGTON ST. H. Oger & Son Shoes and Repairing Old Phone 2969 110% Hast Sous Grand, Avenue Dunbar Soaka, Denier books, Dux: bar books, at The Forum office and J. P, Roberts’ shoe store. All the ee on sale at Roberts’ shoe Bell Phone 2322 A. Morris Williams Attorney at Law. ith and Washington Sts. Enterprise Bank Bldg. ON SPRINGFIELD STREET CAR ROUTE. Points of Interest—Springfield’s at- tractions and how to reach them: Abraham Lincoln's Old Homestead —Corner of Highth and Jackson streets, Take Highth street cars at Sixth and Monroe streets, Lincoln's | Monument—Oak Ridge cemetery. ‘Take North Fifth street cars from Fifth and Monroe streets, Stato House—Capitol avenue and First street. ‘Take Spring, Governor, South Second street, or’ Lawrence avenue car, Stato Arsenal—Second and Monroe streets. Take West Washington, Gov. ernor, Spring street or Lawrence ave nue cars, Colored Orphans’ Home—427 South ‘Twelfth street. Take South Meventh street cars at Fifth and Washingtor streets. Colored Masonte Tomple—117-11: North Mighth street. Take Sont) Wleventh or North Sixth street car from Fifth and Monroe streets, Parks and Pleasure Resorts, Wasington Park—South-west of th city. Take South Second street an Lawrence avenue cara. Reservoir Park—North-enst of th city, Take North Ninth street cars, State Fair Grounds—North of | th Jelty, Take North Ninth strest cars, Camp LincoIn— The _permanen ‘camp groulds of the Tiilnots Nationa Guard, Northwest of city. Take thi Rutledge street car strom Fifth an Washington streets, White City Park—Rast of the elty ‘Take Hast Capitol avenue ears fron Fifth and Monroe streets. FOR RENT Nice 4 Room Corner House Congenial Neighborhood Furnished or Unfurnished 1400 East Brown St. Apply at 1302 So. 14th Street BARBER SHOP When you are in Peoria make a visit to I. W. WOODSON’S SHOP pp. City dall 422 Fulton St. Barksdale & Curtis Proprietors of Three Chair Eureka Barber Shop Hair Cutting, Shaving and Hand Massage a Specialty. Clean Towels and Polite Barbers 1030 E, WASHINGTOM STREET J.J. Scanlan’s SALOON 1326 South 11th St. SPRINGFIELD, ILL. P. J. McKee Plumbing, Heating and Gas Fitting Jobbing Promptly Attended To Bell Phone 1567 403 South 11th Street Phones: Office Bell 1271 Res, Bell 6821 GEORCE STAAB, JR. Plumbing, Heating and Gas Fitting Repair Work a Specialty Estimates Furnished 528 South 11th Street Statement of the Ownership, Management, Circulation, etc. REAL ESTATE FOR SALE OR TRADE—EXOHANGES A SPECIALTY—FARMS, INCOME PROPERTY AND MER. CHANDISE 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 Any- thing with Market Value, large or small, far or near. See Me. JAMES B. O8BY. 217 1-2 South Fifth St. Springfield, Tl. Tel. 7213 Required by the Act of August 24, 1912 of THE FORUM, published weekly at Springfield, Ill. for April 1, 1916, Editor, E. L, Rogers, 713% East Wash- ington St,, Springfield, 111 Managing Editor, E. L. Rogers, 713% East Washington St, Springfeld, IIL, Business Manager, E,,L. Rogers, 713% East Washington St, Springfield, TN. Publisher, E. L. Rogers, 713% E, Wash- ington St, Springfield, Ill Owner: (If a corporation , give its name and the names and addresses of stockholders holding 1 per cent or more of total amount of stock, If not cor- poration, give names and addresses of individual owners.) E, L, Rogers and J, B. Osby, Springfield, I. Known bondholders, Mortgages, and other security holders, holding 1 per cen! or more of total amount of bonds, mort gages, or other securities (if there ar none, so state.) None. E, L, ROGERS, Editor Subscribed and sworn to befor me thi 4th day of April, A. D. 1916. CHARLES S, GIBBS, [seal] Notary Publi. (My commission expires May 16th 1916. The Good Luck Furniture Store Cash or Easy Payments We Carry a Select Line of Every- thing in House Furnishings Stoves, Furnaces and Ranges Best Courtesies to all. The poor man’s friend 625 East Adams St. Old Phone 600 Adjustment Notice Estate of John Williams, deceased. The undersigned, having been appoin- ted AdiaiRMGR of Gin ciate of ‘ia Deceased, hereby gives notice that he will appear before the Probate Court of Sangamon County, Ilinois, at the August Term thereof, which will be held at the Court House of said County, beginning on the Seventh day of August, 1916, at which time all persons having claims against said Estate are notified to attend for the purpose of having the same ad- justed. All persons indebted to said Es- tate bathe pie aes loa iienaia Tcaeal ate payment to the undersigned. Dated this 13th day of June, 1916. Davip WiitiaMs, Administrator Cuas. S. Gipes, Attorney, Let us have your Printing Prices right PHONE, OFFICE: BELL 2156 Dr. J. I. MILES DENTIST Special A@ention Given Children's Teeth Rooms 1-3 Nelson Bldg. 7th and Adams Sts. Springfield, 111 DRESS MAKING PLAIN AND FANCY See MRS. J. M. ROGERS 905 South 14th St. PRICES VERY REASONABLE B. G. CLANTON ATTORNEY-AT-LAW Legal Business Carefully Attended to 815} E. Washington St. Bell Tel. 3327 Springfteld, Ill. Best Assortment in the City Sparklers, 5¢, 10c, 25e and 50c per box. One Dozen in Box Balloons, 10¢, 15e, 25¢, 35¢, 50¢ Roman Candles, 10c per dozen to $1.00 per dozen. Salutes, all sizes, 5c per package We have, as usual, a good stock of German novelty Fireworks Payne Sporting Goods Company Between Fourth and Fifth, on Monroe | When in Lincoln always stop at Hardin & Bernard’s Palace ‘The finest in Lincoln, Absolute. ly sanitary, Leisey's beer on tap. cold. Finest of wines, liqu- ors 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 Pulas- ki Streets, 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. Florist Ly . 508 N. Sixth St. Plants and Cut Flowers fer all Occasions Funeral Wreaths a Specialty A Complete Assortment of Every. thing in the Line of Flowers