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THE FORUM VOL.12 - NO.15 Major Otis B. Duncan Commanding 3rd Battallion Lieut. Adjutant 3rd Ballallion GERMAN U-BOAT CROSSES THE ATLANTIC Another wonder has been performed by the German "sea devisl" in their recent trans Atlantic voyage to New Port News Va. This feat will revolutionize sea traffic and cause much worry for Great Britain and the U. S. Germany will now do commercial business under the water and will not be subject to attack. This is considered one of the greatest developments in science of the 20th century. EIGHTH GETS BIG OVATION AT SAN ANTONIO Col. F. A. Dennison and the 8th Illinois Infantry were royally recieved when they reached San Antoniy, Texas, the native home of Col. Dennison. The Daily Press commented on the reception and declared that the white people laid aside their prejudices (racial) and paid unstinted praise to the gallant Colonel. From meager reports received so for, the boys of the 8th are getting along nicely. Mrs. Wyatt Johnson, E. Jackson St. is very sick. Mrs. Dent, W. Calhoun St. who has been ill for some time, is not very much improved. A delightful picnic supper was enjoyed by a number of young peogle at Bunn Park, Thursday evening, July 13th. Invitations were issued through Miss Alice Williams and Mrs. J. H. White. The high cost of living is still much with us, and getting more so, notwithstanding the campaign slogan of the Free-Trade party in the last presidential campaign: "Down with the Robber Tariff and reduce the cost of livinging!" The Free-Traders may have fooled a few in voting their ticket with this slogan four years ago, but they cannot fool them again. WORDS OF BLACK PATRIOT The Rev. John Thomas, colored, pastor of the Ebenezer Baptist church, 35th and Dearborn streets, commended the work of the 10th cavalry, colored, for its brilliant work at Carrizal, in an address recently. "They fought for the only flag, our flag, he said "and I defy any one to say that the American flag is not our flag. We have established our claim to the right for citizenship. I am for America first, last and always. We can raise 1,000,000 men, yes 3,000,000 if they are needed." ROCKEFELLER'S PREACHER Rockefellow says the best preacher he ever heard is the Rev. Chas. Walker, pastor of an institutional church in Augusta, Ga. Other millionaires agree with him and nearly every Sunday during the winter months fiinds a half dozen of America's wealthiest occupying front seats in Rev. Walker, church. Says the oil magnate, "He seems to have more of the spirit of religion than any other man I ever heard preach." Due to the generosity of their contribution, a new church costing $10,000 with and auditorium seating 3000, broom factory, carpenter shop and sewing room, are in the process of building. BRAVERY OF TENTH CAVALRY PRAISED Famous Regiment First to Face Enemy In Trouble With Mexico The New York Globe commenting on the valor of the 10th U. S. cavalry, said in its issue recently: It was a detachment of the 10th cavalry, brigaded with Roosevelt's rough riders, that had the honor of suffering at Las Guasimas the first casualties in the war for the liberation of Cuba. It is the same 10th that has the honor of suffering the first casualties in a war which, if it occurs, will result, let us hope, in the liberation of Mexico from an anarchy comparable to that which afflicted Cuba. The 10th cavalry is recruited from Americans of African decent. Its stalwart troopers have an excess of pigment in their skin. They are men of color. But tho the complexions are dark there is no lack of Americanism in their hearts. Members of a race that has had and still has good grounds for complaining of the justice of their fellow citizens of paler faces, no hyyhenism taints them. The flag is their flag—the flag of Lincoln, not of Vardaman, and they are the first to defend it. The 10th is not only a credit to the race of which its members are composed, but to the country whose uniform they wear. The famous regiment's valor and manliness furnish a sufficient answer to the narrow minded race haters who judge men not by what they are but how they look. The only way to harmonize the Republicans this year is to cease talking anything but true Republican doctrine and forget that any other kind ever existed. Personal differences as to candidates and men count for little compared with the principles enunciated by the G. O. P. Stand by principle and SPRINGFIELD, ILL., SATURDAY JULY 15, 1916 J. Mon. Francis G. Blair, Supt. of Public Instruction, who presented Major Otis B. Duncan a beautiful bey horse, in his able, forceful and inimical manner. "Be Ye Doers and not Savers only." Hon. Frank O. Lowden, candi- for Governor. THE COLORED SOLDIER The Richmond, Va. Times-Dispatch in its issue recently has the following to say: There was nothing in the conduct of the Negro regulars at Carrizal for which we need blush. All reparts, official and unofficial, point to the fact that the colored troopers fought gallantly against overwhelming odds, that they stood their ground and answered every command of their white officers, under the deadly fire of the Mexican machine gun. This is not the first time that Negro soldiers have proved their courage. They played an important part in the battle of Santiago, and it is recorded that they went to the rescue of Lieutenant-Colonel Theodore Roosevelt in the San Juan engagement at a time when the roughriders were hard pressed. By his very nature, the Negro is amenable to discipline, and responds eagerly to it if his orders come from superiors in whom he has confidence. We know this is true in civil life, and our military experience has further emphasized it. The wisdom of the War department, therefore, in placing white officers in command of Negro troops cannot be questioned. We regret that our very fair and able contemporary should have taken this as an argument in favor of discountenancing Negro leadership. If a Negro can't lead a Negro, who can he lead? You and your associates have barred him from leading white men. Colored folks can alway get along with the better class of the white people. In order for our people to attain their full measure of citizenship, they must learn to command as well as obey and to obey as well as command. Still the editorial in question will help COMPULSORY EDUCATION FOR OLD LOUISIANA COMPULSORY EDUCATION FOR OLD LOUISIANA The present Louisiana House of Representatives has passed the bill providing for compulsory school attendance by the large majority of 81 to 18. The Times-Picayune (New Orleans) observes that "a few years ago a similar measure was badly defeated and the opposition then shown gave little hope that any law of this kiud would be passed for many years to come." many of the objections urged against the law have been refuted by the favorable results of compulsory education in other states. Hence Louisiana falls in line. The Times-Picayune said futher, "It is now recognized that the State must offer every child a chance to secure an education and must see that all children utilize the opportunity offered them in its schools." It has been remarked that one possible difficulty is the fact that compulsory attendance generally increases the number of students, calling for more teachers, more sochol buildings and accommodations. No doubt this will prove to be a great advantage to all concerned in the long run. A Dutch catechism for the use of the methodist Episcopal Church in the Netherland Indies has recently been issued by our Publishing House at Singapore, Straits Settlements. — Christian Advocate. us and we thank the editorial department for this timely recognition. -THE PLANET Married at the home of the bride, Monday evening, Miss Jennie Randolph and Mr. Clarence Brown, both of this city. The contracting parties are both well known and their friends wish them much happiness. Born—Thursday July 13 to Mr. and Mrs. N. Robinson, 206 W. Elliot, a son, fourth child. Mother and child are doing nicely. let the other things work their own way. There is nothing in Hughes for either standpatters or Progressives to differ over. He is for America first. Let us hold up his hands. M. Hon. E. F. Dunne, Governor of Illinois, who's manner and conduct, in calling on the Militia of this State, has been highly praised. The Camp at the State Fair Grounds was named in honor of the Governor. CHURCH MORTGAGE BURNED Last Wednesday evening members and friends of New Hope Baptist Church gathered at the church to witness the burning of the mortgage of the church. This mortgage represented an indebtedness of a $1000 and was cleared away a few weeks ago by members of the Ladies Sewing Circle. The program of the evening consisted of a number of songs by the choir, the history of the church by H. K. Wilson, trombone solo by Mr. Mills and burning of the mortgage by Mrs. Ella Washington, the oldest member of the church, and well known to all as mother Washington. The ashes of the mortgage were presented to Mrs. Maggie Neil one of the leading workers against the indebtedness and a lady indefatigable in church work of any kind. A silver offering was then taken in the bowl the mortgage was burned in, as the nucleus for the money to build a new church. Miss Odivene Tate returned Decatur Thursday. Colored Federation Of Catholic Societies Organized in New Orleans Dr. C. V. Vignes, past president of the Louisiana Federation of the Catholic Societies, and Dr. L. W. Provosty, the present president, on last Sunday evening organized a Colored Catholic Federation, the four Catholic parishes of tae city being represented. One of the first acts of the flourishing new Federation was to pass resolutions of sympathy for the Sisters of St. Joseph in Florida, who so recently were tried and humiliated with arrest for teaching colored children the elementary branches of English and the principles of religion and morality, thus the organized colored Catholics of New Orleans showing a splendid and loyal contrast to those of their race in Florida who had allowed themselves to be tools of unscrup PRICE: FIVE CENTS Illinois, who's manner and con- sis State, has been highly praised. Grounds was named in honor of Partial List of Claims Paid By Clover Leaf Casualty Co. Since Jan. 1, 1916 Mrs. D. V. Grady $ 9.31 Ned Harris 22.00 Miss A. E. Stanton 15.50 Geo. Harris 15.00 Geo. Watts 13.00 Alonzo Jackson 16.00 Thos. W. Wright 6.00 Daniel Marshall 15.00 Dr. J. H. Mitchell 45.00 Chas. C. Lee 60.00 Rev. J. H. Simon 35.91 Clarence L. Clem 4.15 Annis Avington 10.00 Hardin H. Long 26.10 Wm. Cunningham 17.00 A. Naylor 22.62 Mrs. Susan Dickerson 5.00 Chas. Dent 2.75 Jesse Walker 7.00 Dr. J. I. Miles 22.50 Chas. Watts 27.50 Harry Taylor 43.18 Ed. L. Moore 111.00 G. A. Barksdale 6.60 H. A. Donaldson 34.74 Dolly Ragland 12.00 A. MEEK, District Mgr. 815 1-2 E. Washington Street ulous bigots in bringing a charge against the Sisters on an obsolete and long forgotten law. HOME STEAD LOAN AND SAVING INSTITUTION Springfield should rise to her strength and begin to do things on the larger permanent order. The colored people of Decatur have started a Homestead Savings Association, or something similar, into which each member pays at least $10,00 per month. If they have ten members, that will be, in ten months, $1,000; 20 members, $2,000. So you see that, within a yeas or two, they will have a strong institution and be prepared to help each other and the community. Surely we can get up a similar institution and get 20 or 30 members easily. At the State House alone we can get 10 men at $10 per mo. That is a saving institution that will not interfere with the civil service regulations in the least. This affair should be looked after, and the right parties should take the initiative. After learning more about the Decatur project, we shall make further comment. We must be up and doing here. ```markdown ``` Entered as second-class mail matter Feb. 24, 1904, at the post office at Springfield, IL., under the act of Congress of March 3, 1879. WILSON AND CARRANZA Carranza, the head of the Mezican de facto government, has been playing President Wilson for a "Good thing" for over two years. He first fooled Wilson and got himself recognized by the Washington vaccillating chief; the he (Carranza) used his diplomacy first then his bluff—see-saw, see-saw, getting supplies and war equipments from us to fight us with, and did it. It was said recently that Carranza yielded to Wilson. He never did any such thing, and for any one to say so or think so, shows their own stupidity. Carranza turned over the living prisoners and the dead soldiers—that and nothing more. He had no authority to hold the prisoners, there being no war declared. And he had no use for our dead heroes slaughtered at Carrizal. The main questions at issue as Obregon plainly said to Wilson are these: Mexico contends that the Americans should be withdrawn from theis soil and the U.S. Government demands that bandit raidr be stopped. What has either done in the way of yielding? Nothing. Mexico is as defiant as ever. As soon as Wilson arranges for Mexico to borrow what money she needs, Mexico will order us out again. THE VOLUNTEER COMPANY The men behind the organization of a new volunteer military company here, report that they are progressing nicely with the organization and recruiting of new men. Illinois is now entitled to several more regiments under the new apportionment and it will be timely to form another colored regiment. Col. John R. Marshall, former head of the 8th regiment, is spunken of favorably as a good man to head the new regiment. He is well liked by all and treated all his men alike. He never had any "pets" or drew the "color line." It is an awful thing for Colored men, after being honored and placed upon the pinnacle, for such a charge to even be charged against them, yet such is the case with certain men in the much revered 8th regiment, now on the border. But, it is to be hoped, that the charges are not true. Every man should be treated right and promoted according to his merits and that only. Much politics is said to be creeping into the precincts of the regiment. Before the 8th gets back we hope there will be no stains and scars on its escutcheon. OUR HEROES AT CARRIZAL While our indignation grows as the facts formulate to prove that American soldires were treacherously attacked from ambush at Carrizal, and we are filled with sorrow at the fate of Capt. Boyd and his brave men, there is admiration at their conduct. They added new luster to the reputation of American troops. It was an unequal struggle. The Americans were not only outnumbered, but they suffered from a rain of bullets from a machine gun, safely operated from a trench 250 yards away. They chose the only course in keeping with the traditions of as brave soldiers "as ever rode to battle on its burning pillows." Led by their gallant captain, already, seriously wounded in the shoulder, they set out to capture that machine gun. Captain Boyd fell dead, with a bullet through his eye, as the trench was reached and the machine gun seized. The force of Mexicans fled to a new shelter, in an adobe near by. But there is no surprise over the way Capt. Boyd and his soldiers sold their lives. The surprise would have followed their adopting any less heroic course. The American troopers were Negroes, members of the Tenth Cavalry. It is a regiment with a history resplendent with deeds of daring. The first brush in the bandit hunt, in which there was the same disparity of numbers against the Americans, although the fighting conditions were nearly equal, was participated in by members of the Tenth, under command of Col. Dodd. On that occasion they entered battle after riding for third-six hours under disagreeable conditions. They dispersed the enemy and kept in hot pursuit for hours. It was a great exhibition of physical courage and endurance. But the fight at Carrizal was a greater moral demonstration. There was but remote chance of victory. The Negro troopers spilled their blood like water, knowing that death was certain. But they had the traditions of the service, the glory of America and the unsullied reputation of "The Fighting Tenth" to maintain.—GLOBE DEMOCRAT (6-26) The above editorial of the Globe Democrat makes us think of the great days when McCullough wrote editorials for that paper. We appreciate very keenly the high words of praise by this great newspaper for our noble boys. No words can do justice to such heroism; no tongue can speak eloquently enough to describe the courageous conduct of these members of the "Fighting Tenth" at Carrizal. They have covered themselves, the colors and the race, with imperishable glory. And to the long story of our soldiers' achievements on many battlefields, they have added a new one—written as all good soldiers do their tales, in their own blood, beneath the folds of Old Glory, in whose folds shall ever remain the unattributed story of the valor of Troops C and K at Carrizal. (CLARION) The 10th may be said to be the remnant off spring of Attucks and are, no doubt, proud of their ancestry. Before the end of time, who knows but what, at the very shrine of the Negro heroes, every knee shall bow and every tongue confess, that as yet, the world has not produced a greater. COLORED SOLDIER SHOOTS POLICE Arthur Brown, private of Co F. 8th I. N. G. of Chicago, on June 29th, shot and killed police officer Crowley, on E. Madison St. about 12 o'clock. It seems, from all available information, that Brown and a few other soldiers were prowling around on Madison St., not intent for any harm, but having a little fun. It also appears that the soldiers were disturbing the peace by shooting into the air. The officers hearing the noise, went to investigate. Brown, when he was intesrogated, is said to have fired in the direction of Crowley, shooting him. Brown claims that he thought Crowley was going to shoot him. It seems that the shooting was uncalled for and no class of people were more sorry than the colored people and the soldiers. Brown was not very well known to the officers of the regiment having been newly recruited. Mr. Martin Journey, of Peoria, was in the city Sundry and Monday. Peoria is to have a big 4th of August Emancipation Celebratio in which he is interested. COUPLE WED TEN YEARS PARENTS OF 19 BOYS Corning, Ark.,—Frank Scott and wife of Kensett have been married ten years. Nineteen boys have been born to them, and all living, with the exception of six, who died at birth. Of the thirteen living there are three sets of tri- plets and two sets of twins. The parents have been partial to the letter A in naming them. Ashbell, Archer and Austin are 4 yr. 6 mo. ; Arthur and Arnold, 3 yr. 6 mo. ; Allen, Almond and Albin, 2 years 6 mo.; Alfred, Albion and Adolph 18 months, and Abel and Abner, 6 months. JOHN BROWN'S HOME PURCHASED Meadville, Pa.,-The National Historical Society has purchased five acres of land twelve miles east of here, owned by John Brown of civil war fame and upon which he built a tannery. The society will inclose the land and erect a suitable marker to his memory. HER PROOF The reading class was in session and the word "furlough" occurred. Miss Jones, the teacher, asked if any little boy or girl knew the meaning of the word. One small hand was raised. "Furlough means a mule," said the child. "Oh, no' it doesn't," said the teacher. "Yes, ma'am," insisted the little girl. "I have the book at home that says so." The teacher told the child to bring the book to school. The next morning the child came armed with a book and triumphantly showed a picture of an American soldier riding a mule, under which was the caption. "Going home on his furlough-" Philadelphia Ledger. A LOYAL WITNESS When Senator John W. Kern was a young lawyer at Kokomo, Ind., he represented one side of a case in which the whole controversy hinged on the identity and ownership of a certain calf. The chief witness on the side against Kern was a colored man. He contended that the calf belonged to his friend, Jones. When Kern examined him the conversaran something like this: "How do you know this was Jones' calf?" "Well, sah, I had seen it around his place so much that I jes' natu'ally got acquainted with it. I seen it there with the cow—its ma—and I noticed it p'ticu'ly because it had funny marks on it. When you see a calf ev'ry day you simply become familyah with it." "What kind of a looking calf was it?" "It was a red calf, sah, with white ears and a white nose." "And it belonged to Jones?" "Yessah." "Now suppose that all the testimony here should show that the calf in this case was a white calf with red ears and a red nose. What would you say about that?" "Well, sah, I reckon I'd say it belonged to Mistah Jones."—Nebraska Legal News. PREPAREDNESS "There can be no such things as unpreparedness," said the man who argues vehemently. "You don't have to be prepared for war if you don't want it." "No; but if you're not prepared for war, you've got to be prepared for a licking." HOW IT HAPPENED HOW IT HAPPENED "Strange, one of your twins is blonde and the other a brunette." "Well, we never could afford a maid. I washed one child and my husband washed the other, and that one grew up dark."—LOUISVILLE COURIER-JOURNAL. The picnic at Bunn Park July 4th, under the management of Rev. J. J. Chappelle was a success. The Greater Springfield Band furnished music and everybody had a good time. --- BUSINESS CARDS Office Phone 3327 Residenee 4338 B. G. CLANTON LAWYER 8151 E. Washington Street Bell Phone 1963 CHAS. S. GIBBS ATTORNEY AT LAW $ 7 2 3_{2}^{1} $ E. Washington 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. Edward Baumann, C. T. Baumann Baumann Bros. PRESCRIPTION DRUGGISTS (Deutsche Apotheke) Your Patronage Solicited Corner 7th and Washington Sts. Bell Phone 2322 A. Morris Williams Attorney at Law. 115 South 11th St. THE FREEMAN FLATS (Newly Completed) 100 Jackson St.—New Phone 2184 B. $223_{1}^{2}$ N. Washington St. Rear. —New Phone 2382. Electric Lights, Heat and Baths PEORIA, ILLINOIS. DR. H. A. CESS, Chiropodist ROOM 212, Second Floor 321 Main St. Peoria, Ill. Barksdale & Curtis Proprietore of THREE CHAIR Eureka Barbsr Shop Hair Cutting, Shaving, and Hand Massage a Specialty. 1030 E. WASHINGTON STREET Economy Cleaning and Tailoring Co. CLEANING, PRESSING & REPAIRING Special prices on Ladies' and Gentlemen's Clothing Call for Price List BERT STEWART, Prop. Bell Phone 4266 802 E. WASHINGTON ST When in Lincoln always stop at Hardin & Bernard's Palace. The finest in Lincoln. Absolutely sanitary. Leisey's beer on tap, cold. Finest of wines, liquors ann cigars, imported and home made. A strictly first class place. 200 Chicago St. The very best courtesies to all. A few doors from Interurban station, Cor. Chicago and Pulaski 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. Mr. Perry of Jacksonville, is the new barber on chair No. 3 at the Grady barbershop. The health officers are making them clean up—good. The burning of the mortgage on New Hope Church was celebrated at the church Wed., July 12. The celebration was under the auspices of the Ladies Sewing Circle. Miss Hattie Robinson of Alton, is the guest of Mrs. H.K. Robinson. REGAL PRINTING IS BEST Electric and Hand Massage Mrs. Ja 4 Chair In 821 East Washington St BARBER Mrs. Jas. W. Grady 4 Chair Imperial Barber Shop 821 East Washington Street Springfield, Illinois BARBERS: Horace Stone, Lloyd Jones E. Hazel Wallace FUNERAL DIRECTOR PT AMBULANCE SERVICE — CHAPEL IN CONNE est Satisfa 119 NORTH EIGHTH STREET PRESS MAKING PLAIN AND FANCY MRS. J. M. ROGE 905 South 14th Street. RY REASONABLE Big 98c to $1 SHOE STORE FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY AT A BIG SAVING y should you pay more for F u can obtain up-to-date Shoe e quality from us at the low sit to our store will convince y you better values for the mo find elsewhere. R. Kinney & C 00-302-304 EAST ADAMS ST WEST OF COURT HOUSE SPRING as. Metzg EAT MARK E. H. PROMPT AMBULA Prices the Lowest 119 DRES PL See MRS 905 Se PRICES VERY REASO The Big SH SHOES FOR THE WH Why should when you can o pendable quality we ask? 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Bees: é 527,768.54 ees Ji a eae ways ? $2,842,398.53 LIABILITIES Capital Stock Paid in a ee $200,000.00 OID NGS. eA eR hey S - 200,000:00 Undivided Profits ‘ x cosecews es 18NQOLED National Bank Notes Outstanding sos es -. 66,900.00 Dividends Unpaid_.__..___. ._. Sou 260.00 Deposits paase nas aes alae 2,193,973.63 Poti eee Ue Cow ee $2,842,398, 12 OFFICERS EDWARD D. KEYS, President ) SAMUEL J. STOUT, Vice Pres, ALFRED 0. PETERSON, Cashier THOMAS SUDDUTH, Vice Pres. EDW. SCHOETTKER, Ass. Cashier GEORGE E. KEYS, Vice Pres. . DIRECTORS Samuel J. Stout, Thomas Sudduth Ben F. Caldwell Edward D. Keys Dr. A. L. Converse Wm. Hughes Diller John W. Shaver William S$. Jayne George E. Keys ESTABLISHED 1882 YOUR BUSINESS SOLICITED Big Illustrated Mid- Summer Number OF 10,000 Edition TO BE ISSUED AUGUST 19, 1916 A copy of THE FoRuM will go into every colored home in the State outside Cook County. This edition will surpass any- thing in the newspaper line before is- sued by colored people in Central Illinois. Special attention will be given to busi- concerns of Springfield, Decatur, Peoria, Jacksonville, Danville and Bloomington. ORDER YOURS NOW! Misses Hortense Jackson and Mayme Osby are representing New Hope auxiliaries at Decatur this week. The Methodist Sunday School Convention for the Springfield Dist., convened in Danville last week, while the Quincy District convened in Jacksonville. St. Paul was represented at Danville, and St. John at Jacksonville, Danville is an enterprising city. They are succeeding well in got- ting their share of the representa- tive meetings, for in addition to the organizations already convened there this year, the Woodriver Baptist Association will convene there the last week in August. Dr. Smith of Louisiana, Mo., passed through this city enroute from Chicago to his home. He was motoring through in his Ford Dont forget the Third Annual Picnic given by the colored Sun- day Schools of the city in a joint body, will be held Thurs, July 27 at Bunn Park. This affai# is given under the auspices of the Teachers and Supt. League, and every year finds an added improvement to this gigantic affair, As everyone is invited and welcome, a very large attendance is anticipated. Hon. Riehard J. Sullivan, who has been confined to the hospital for several weeks is up and about. During the past three weeks, we have endured some hot weather. Ninety eight degrees in the shade being the “limit.” Mexico can’t beat that much, Dr. J. H. Mitchell has gone ta Chicago to reside permanently. Capital Cash Grocery and Meat Market New Phone 540 16h E. CAPITAL AVE. Old Phone 839 SUGAR “oer $1.00 Golden Age Flour x 7 $1.85 ens reese ea meee 25¢ Bilaberys Hour... 7. $LBQ Sat, 9 sacks for 2" ZOO Gold Medal Flour - - $1.80 Raisins, 3 packages - - 25c Corn, Tomatoes, Peas, : - 25c Mixed Cookies, per lb. : - 123c We carry a complete line of Fresh and Salt Meats ON SPRINGFIELD STREET CAR ROUTE. Points of Interest—Springfield’s attrac io and how to reach them: Abraham Lincoln's Old Homgstead— Corner of Eighth and Jackson strsets. Take Eighth street cars at Sth and Monroe Sts Lincoln's Monument—Oak Ridge Ceme- tery. Take North Fifth street cars from Fifth and Monroe streets. State House—Capitol Avenue and First street. Take Spring, Governor, South 2n¢ streets or Lawrence avenue car. State Arsenal--Second and Monroe Sts ‘Take West Washington, Governor, Spring street or Lawrence avenue cars. Colored Orphan's Home--427 South 12th St. Take South 11th street cars at Fifth and Washington streets. Colored Masonic Temple-117-119 North Eighth St. Take South 11th or North 6th street cars at 6th and Washington Sts, Parks and Pleasure Resorts Washington Park--Southwest of the City. Take So. 2nd St. and Lawrence ave cars, Reservoir Park--North-east of the city. Take North Ninth street cars. State Fiir Grounds--North of the City. Take North Ninth Street cars. Camp Lincoln--The permanent camp grounds of the Ilinotf National Guard, Northwest of the city. Take the Rutledge street cars from 5th and Washington Sts. White City--East of the city. Take E. Capitol Ave cars at 5th and Monroe Sts. Bunn Park-- Southeast of the city. Take South Sth St. cars at 5th and Monroe Sts. Mrs. Franklin Denison, of Chi- cago, wife of Col. Denigon, of the Sth I. N. G. came down to see her husband and son off to the border. Dr. Gordon Jackson’s father, of Chicago, was a visitor at Camy Dunne last Sunday. Reap Tur Forum. Mrs Wm. Beeler, Mrs. Nichols, Miss Genevieve Nichols, little Miss Beeler and Master Nichols of Dan. ville, were among the folks whe came to bid the boys farewells. Estate of David Roberts, Deceased. ‘The undersigned, having been appointed Conservator Ex-Officio Administrator of the Estate of said Deceased, hereby gives notice that he will appear before the Pro- bate Court of Sangamon County, Illinois, at the September Term thereof, which ‘will be held at the Court House of said County, beginning on the Fourth day ef September 1916, 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 request- edto make immediate payment to the undersigned. Dated this 5th day of July, 1916. A.M, WitLiams, Conservator Ex-Officio Administrator B. G. CLANTON. Attorney. Estate of Ezra Holman, Deceased. The undersigned, having been appointed Administrator of the Estate of said De- ceased, hereby gives notice that he will appear before the Probate Court of Ssnga- mon County, Illinois, at the September ‘Term thereof, which will be held at the Court House of said County, beginning gn the ith day of September 1916, at which time all persons having claims against said Estate are hereby notified to attend for the purpose of having the same ad- justed. All persons indebted to saidEstate fare requested to make immediate pay- ment to the undersigned, Dated this 5th day of July, 1916. Anperson Hoiman, Administrator. B.G. CLANTON, Attorney. Att'y. B. G. Clanfon left Wed- nesday for Nashville, Tenn’ on a business trip. Local Brevities Miss Mable Dickey is indisposec with asore throat. Miss Dickey has just received her diploma fron Prof. Schocei, but owing to una voidable circumstances, omittec her graduation recital, Rev. S. C. Manuel and wife at. tended the S. S. Convention al Decatur July 6th. Rev. J. J. Chappelle attended the 8. S. Cowvention at Decatur last week. Rev. Manuel, 903 So. 14th St., was somewhat indisposed last week suffering from acute indigestion. Mr. T. W. Warrick spent one day at the Baptist S. S. Conven- tion at Decatur last week. Nathalie Brooks, Lillian watson, Margaret Holman, Hortence Jack- son and Mayme Osby were among the young girls from this city who attended the 8, 8. Convention in Decatur last week. Carl Spencer, of Jacksonville, was in the city last Sunday. Mr. Spencer is practicing with the Greater Springfield Band. Rev. Manuel and wife and Mr. and Mrs, Albert Murrel spent last Sunday in Bloomington. Mr. Hardy of Decatur spent Sunday in the city- Messrs. Jeff Scroggins and John Saunders, have been temporarily suspended from Egine House No 6 pending investigntion of charges growing of an accident which oe- curred June 28, when the men were fighting a fire and two horses were slightly burned. Jas. Mason and Chas. Cadie are serving in the places of Scroggins and Saunders. Miss Odivene Tate was the guest of Miss Lucille Nickens, of Deca- tar last weeks. | Springfield was well represented last week at the 8. S. Convention ‘in Decatur last week but failed te nnd the presidency for Warrick. Mortuary Died—Suddenly Monday, July 3rd, Preston Clay, 1304 E. Oar: penter St. Mr. Clay was well known and highly respected by all because of his genteel qualities. He was veruly, a good citizen. He was not ill puta few hours, if that long—death was caused from heart trouble. The funeral was preached at Wallace’s undertaking Parlor, Wed., at 10 c’clock a.m, by Rev. Graham of St John A.M. E. Church. The body was shipped to Edwardsville for burial. Lieut. Shumacker, of Quincey, has been promoted to the position of U. S, recruiting officer. y Rev. T. L. Smith, of Quiney, was in the city July 3rd, enroute tothe annual convention of the Woodriver District Sunday Schools, which convenes at Deca- tur the first week in July. REGAL PRINTING CO. The Forum owned by J. B. Os- by and E. L. Rogers, and the Hub Printerp owned by I. EB. Foster have combined and- incorporated under the laws of Illinois under firm name of the Regal Printing Co. This firm owns the Forum and will go forth to to make this paper second to none in the state. We want every colored family in the city to become interested to the extent of taking out a sub- scription for one year or at least three months. You may make the subseription monthly however. We are installing new machin- ery and shall soon be prepared to do allof your work, from printing calling cards to a seven col. paper. - You have often spoken of a live paper being so much needed in ‘Springfield and Central Illinois— now we intend to give the people just such a paper. We believe the people will rally to our efforts if we do our part—make the paper wanted, ‘This will be done. We shall endeavor to please you in job printing also we shall be glad to give figures on your church and lodge minutes. We propose to work as cheap and as good as any other office. | We are going after subscribers and printing from white as well as colored people. We do not draw the line. The paper will be con- ducted along the the line of clean Journalism, as has been our policy from thastart. The only changes to be made is an improvement along all lines—editorially, me- chanically, and from a news stand- ‘point. Let everybody rally. BASE BALL One of the best local games played this season was staged at Thomas and Clarke Park last Sun- day between the Springfield Na- tionals and the Union Giants. The largest crowd of the season was out. These teams are evenly matched and great interest is at- tached to the outcome of the series. ‘They play for the chapionship-the best out of five games. Poston and Farrell were twirlers for their respective teams and did fine work. It took ten innings to to settle the fight. For a long time it looked as though the game would stand; Nat’l 5, Giants 3, but Poston hit a three bagger in the 9th inning scoring Wallace and Cansler, tieing the score. In the last of the 9th, the Nat’l failed to score. In the first of the 10th the Giants failed to score and on anerror Or misunderstandmg of the umpire, a bad throw was made to Lyich by Jones, scoring ‘the ranner and winning the game for the Nationals. Seore 6 to 5. Um- pires Ferguson and Wright. Mrs, Newby of Danville was a visitor at Camp Dunne this week and also spent a few days with her relatives here. MAJOR DUNCAN PRESENTED A FINE MOUNT Major Otis B. Duncan, of the 2nd Battalion, 8th I. N.G. was the recipient of a fine saddle horse, presented by his home friends, a very acceptable gift. The work was carried out with dexterity and Sunday afternoon, July 2nd at Camp Dunne, the formal presenta- tion speech was made. Battalion Adj. Hinton, presented Supt. of Public Inst. Francis G. Blair, who, in his able manner, with much elo- quence and clarity, lauded the Ma- Jor and declared that for 10 years he had been associated with Major Duncan and found him to bea man of efficiency, faithful and true; that he, Duncan, lad proven tobe of incalculable service to the office, Mr. Blair also spoke of Col. F. Dennison and the Regiment, Den- nison has the honor to head, in glowing terms. He paid a special tribute to Duncan as a loyal and true man to his people and hoped him success on his journey to the border, Capt. R. A. Byrd also made a few remarks extolling the high jualities of Major Duncan, Miss Lillian Plant, Miss Jessie Allen and her guest Miss Hazel Wilson, of Haverhill, Mass,, and ‘Massrs Mosely and Harris motored up to Camp Dunne Sunday. Miss Georgio Osby attended the Sunday School Convention in De- catur last week, Miss Lucille Nickens has re- turned to her home in Decatur af- ter a short visit in this city. Mrs. Robertson and daughter, Miss Louzetta, of Decatur, were Sunday visitors at Camp Dunne. Mrs. Browning, of Chicago, came down to bid her sons good- bye and to bring the a hamper of delicacies, Mrs. Browning has two sons in the machine gun com- pany, both enterprising and am- bitious young men, Messrs Mosely, Smith and Wil- liams, Mrs. Ada Williams, and Miss Blanche Oliver, motored up from Jacksonville for the 4th. Herbert Dice of Bloomington was the guest of Miss Helene C, White, the 4th. Herman Barnett, of Chicago, son of Atty and Mrs, Barnett, was & recent visitor to Springfield. While here, Miss Edythe Rich- ardson endeavored to make his stay exceedingly pleasant. Matrimonial—Married at Clay- ton, Mo., July Ist, Mr. Alexan- der Perry and Miss Lucy Reed, both of this city. Mr, and Mrs, Perry are residing at their home, 1523 So. 17th St. Rev, George Graham, of St. John A, M. E, Church preached both the funeral sermon of Preston Clay and Mrs. Della Lee, July 5. Mr. Clay’s body was taken to Ed- wardsville and Mrs. Lee's body in- terred here. Drop in—you'll understand why it's a pleasure just to show you. Boy's Department has been a very busy place indeed. Can you guess Wash Suits, fast colors only values to $3.00 now..... $1.35 Values to $2.00 now..... 65c Boy's White Knickers----fine for Summer, 75c pair on sale at..... 38c ues Should Give You the Rebuilding Sale Habit Too W. Clothing Co. MANY PATTERNS IN SPORT SHIRTS 120 E. SIDE SQUARE REGAL PRINTING COMPANY [INCORPORATED] A new business concern will be located at 109-111 So. Eighth. This is the only incorporated business concern operated by colore and is the result of the consolidation of the Forum and the Hub prietors of the above firms thank the public for their past patron they will be better prepared to render prompt satisfactory service. The policy of this concern is to give more merchandise and service can be obtained elsewhere. We are here to stay. The Regal Printing Co. represents a co-reer of 16 years in Springfield. REGAL PRINTING COMPANY REGAL PRINTING COMPANY A new business concern will be located at 109-111 So. Eighth St. after July 17th. This is the only incorporated business concern operated by colored people, in the city and is the result of the consolidation of the Forum and the Hub Printery. The proprietors of the above firms thank the public for their past patronage and in the future they will be better prepared to render prompt satisfactory service to their patrons. The policy of this concern is to give more merchandise and service for the money than can be obtained elsewhere. We are here to stay. The Regal Printing Co. represents a combined business career of 16 years in Springfield. 109 SO. EIGHTH STREET --- E. & W. CLOTHING CO. Rebuilding Sale ENTHUSIASM IS AT HIGH PITCH--We'd like to tell you of the hundreds of new E. & W. friends were making these Rebuilding Sale days. Springfield people have been wonderfully quick to take of our necessity. You'll understand the reason after just a look into the store. You'll like the life and prices and activity here. YOU CANT AEFORD TO OVERLOOK A SINGLE ITEM. EVERY ONE SPELLS SAVINGS WEAR A PALM BEACH—A better substitute for a Palm Leaf. We have them in every desirable style and pattern—Tropical Worsteds, Kool Kloth, Mohair, Palm Beaches and Silk Poplins. SUITS FOR CONSERVATIVE MEN.....$4.85 to $10.85 SUITS FOR YOUNG MEN.....SUMMER STYLE AND COMFORT AT TOO SMALL A PRICE TO REFUSE Mr. Practical Man—We'd like to talk to you. Every Suit you'll find here bears the E. & W. label. It means full value, right style, and absolutely "Satisfaction or your Money Back." Isn't that the sort of a store it's a pleasure to deal with? They're making E. & W. friends. Drop in—you'll understand why it's a pleasure just to show you. Of Interest to the Mother--Our Boy's Department has been a very busy place indeed. Can you guess the reason? A Taste of These Values Should Give You the Rebuilding Sale Habit Too A big lot of soft cuff Summer Shirt values to $2.00, now.....95c WEAR A PALM BEACH—A be style and pattern—Tropical Worse SUITS FOR CO SUITS FOR YOU SUMMER STYLE A Mr. Practical Man—We'd like to it means full value, right style, a of a store it's a pleasure to deal w Pinchback English Conservative They're making E. & W. friends. Of Interest to the Mother---Our Be the reason? Boy's Knicker Pant Suits, values to $6.00: all wool: wear guaranteed at $3.15 A Taste of These Value PANAMAS AND STRAW HATS at substantial reductions. You'll appreciate the saving. SUITS WORTH TO $17.50 NOW $9.85 SUITS WORTH TO $22.50 NOW $14.85 SUITS WORTH TO $27.50 NOW $19.85 SUITS WORTH TO $40.00 NOW $24.85 Every Desirable Style Wash Suits, fast colors only values to $3.00 $1.35 now...... Values to $2.00 now ..... 65c Boy's White Knickers----fine for Summer, 75c pair on sale at ..... 38c MANY PATTERNS IN SPORT SHIRTS [ INCORPORATED ] I. E. FOSTER, President $2 St. Louis and return Peoria and $125 return Peoria and $125 return Tickets good going and returning on any train date of sale via ILLINOIS TRACTION SYSTEM ]McKinley Lines] --- You and your Friends are Invited to Inspect the ARTISTIC JEWELRY STOCK OF MRS. M. F. CLARK Consisting of Watches, Lavilliers, Bracelet Watches, Locket Brace- lets, Rings, Broaches, Tie Pins, Stick Pins, Cuff Buttons and Jewelry Novelties. SATISFACTION GUARANTEED OR MONEY REFUNDED Full Line of Early Fall Millinery. Pink, Blue and Blue Felt Hats. Panama Hats $2.50 Up. Now Is Your Last Chance to get Panamas At Cost Prices. ELEVENTH AND EAST WASHINGTON STREETS Bell Phone 6619 A Ticket is given with every 25c purchase. Holder of the Lucky Number will receive a $20 Talking Machine. Come hear the machine COMPA 11 So. Eighth St. after ed by colored people, and the Hub Printery. past patronage and in actory service to their ise and service for the presents a combined b COMPANY 1 So. Eighth St. after July 17th. d by colored people, in the city d the Hub Printery. The pro- past patronage and in the future ctory service to their patrons. e and service for the money than presents a combined business ca- E. L. Rogers, Sec'y.-Treas. 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