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THE FORUM T. R. THOMPSON Quartermaster Sergeant, 2nd Batt. 8th Regt. I. N. G., now on the Mexican Border VOL.12 - NO. 16 T. R. TH Quartermaster Sergeant, 2nd Battalion Mexico WOMAN'S CONGRESS MEETS The Woman's Baptist Missionary Congress convened at Pleasant Grove church Julk 21. 1916. The Teachers' and Supt. League gave a very interesting program, free to the public, at Union church, Thursday evening. A number of interesting addresses were given by the various teachers present, among them being: Echoes from the various Sunday school Conventions' held recently. T. W. Warrick spoke on the Sunday school con- which met at Vicksburg. Miss., W, E. Johnson spoke of the sessions of the Quincy Dist. S. S. Convention which convened in Jacksonville, recently. Mrs. Underwood spoke of the Woodriver Dist. Convention in Decatur, July 4 to 8, and Mrs. J, T. Coleman read a short paper containing facts gleaned at the session in Decatur. After the program, five gallons of cream was given to the audience in the lecture-room of the church. This was a sort of prelude to the grand picnic July 27 at Bunn Park, where about 30 gallons of cream will be distributed. Word has been received in the city by Mrs. G. Morrison, of the death of her son Fred, formerly of this city, but lately of Tucson, Arizona. The reports received are not definite, and it has not been ascertained by friends and relatives in the city, to what Mr. Morrison's decease is due. Mrs. morrison recently lost her brother-in-law, Preston Clay. Mrs. Blackwell, of East Mason St., is confined in St. John's Hospital. Miss Florence Sally is visiting in Riddle Hill. Mr. Henry Harold, of Jacksonville, is visiting Mrs. Taylor Moore on 1330 E. Adams St. HULL TO BE IN CITY NEXT WEEK Morton D. Hull, candidate for governor on the Republican ticket, wound ug a tour of "Egypt," this week and will cover several cities in Central Illinois, including Springfield, next week—being here Tuesday. Senator Hull is making a whirlwind campaign. George E. Keys, candidate for State Treasurer, has been in Mich. for some time. Hon. Richard Sullivan will spend a few weeks in Michigan to recuperate his health. Mr. McKinnie, State representative of Col. Frank L. Smith, was in the city this week, looking over the field. ```markdown ``` Historical Society State House HANLY NOMINATED FOR PRESIDENT ON PROHIBITION TICKET J. Frank Hanly, former Republican Governor and now staunch reformer and Anti-Saloon man, was nominated for president of the U. S. on the Prohibition ticket at Indianapolis yesterday. The ex-governor is one of the greatest orators the west possesses. Dr. Ira D. Landreth, of Nashville, Tenn., was named for Vice President. DEMOCRATS MAKING SPECIAL EFFORTS TO PASS CHILD LABOR BILL President Wilson is urging congress to pass the Child Labor bill, believing such a bill will be excellent Campaign material. The Southern members, as a whole, are not in favor of the bill. CHAPPELLE NAMED BY KNIGHTS OF TABOR The Rev. J. J. Chappelle, pastor of the Pleasant Grove Baptist church at Springfield, was elected state grand orator of the grand lodge of the Knights and Ladies of Tabor. The annual convention of the grand lodge, which was held in Carbondale since Wednesday, adjourned Friday morning. The delegation in attendance was unusually large. LEMONS WILL SAVE Lemon sucking is the fad at Fort Sam Houston were Company H, Springfield, Eigth regiment, is stationed. In order that Capt. Byrd's soldiers adopt the fad, the Springfield Commercial association will send at least a crate of lemons to the colored troopers. According to Capt. Byrd, there has been more or less sickness among the men because they drink too much water after drilling. He said lemon sucking was popular among the other companies and eliminated the desire for water. The consignment, according to Secretary Conkling of the Commercial association, will be sent immediately. SULLIVAN GETS ANOTHER RESPITE Percy Sullivan, the insurance man of Deeatur, who was convicted in the Federal Court here, has been granted another respite by President Wilson. Had Sullivan gone to Leavenworth he would now have had half of his time served out. Mr. Samuel Watts, of 1220 So. 16th St., is confined to his home, ill. Members of K of P take notice. Rev. P. W. Fields, of Lincoln, was in the city Friday enroute to Peterburg, Ill. Frank Simington was one of the prize-winners in the "News-Record dot farm artists" contest. SPRINGFIELD, ILL., SATURDAY JULY 22, 1916 "Be Ye Doers and not Savers only." POLICE PREPAREDNESS The brief and bloody career of the negro, Henry McIntyre, who held the police at bay in Chicago last Tuesday, killing six persons and wounding many others, was one of the unexpected outbursts of insanity against which no provisions can be made. The best policed city in the world could not have made provision against it. It is true that the negro had been insane for some time and had been making threats against the lives of others. A warrant had been sworn out charging him with disturbing the peace. But erratic individuals and disturbers of the peace are common in Chicago, and there was nothing to lead the police to believe that McIntyre's case was different from many others. A remarkable thing is, however that the police were so poorly prepared to cope with the situation when the shooting began. They were early on the ground. They forced their way into the house and were within striking distance more than once. A thousand shots were fired in the unequal battle between scores of policemen and the Negro and his wife. Finally, it was necessary to dynamite the house in order to prevent further loss of lives. It always happens this way in such an emergency. The battles between the anarchists of London and Paris and the police of those cities are well remembered. A handful of men fought hundreds of policemen for hours. Twelve years ago, in New Orleans, a negro, Robert Charles, barricaded himself and killed a large number of policemen and citizens before he was shot. Many other instances might be mentioned. It is seldom that insanity takes this deadly form, and the police are never ready for it. DOCTOR SUSPENDED 550 YEARS ASKS NEW TRIAL Jefferson City, Mo.,—Doctor J. H. Hughes and U. S. G. Hughes of Kansas City, whose licenses to practice medicine were suspended by the State Board of Health for 229 and 550 years, respectively, applied to the Circuit Court for a writ of certiorau compelling the board to certify the records to that tribunal for review. The state board suspended these physicians from practice for the periods named after a hearing upon complaints charging them with the issuance of narcotics to habitual users. They were suspended for a number of years upon each count and there were many counts against them. Being unwilling to await the termination of their suspension, they turned to the courts for relief. SIXTH WARD COLORED CLUB The Sixth Ward Colored Republican Club met at their regular rooms last Thursday eve. to outline plans for the support of whom they consider the best candidates for the various offices. They discussed, also, the proposed picnic for Aug. 4th for the benefit of soldiers' families. The club went on record as opposed to discriminations alleged to be going on at the various parks relative to bathing and other privileges. Dr. Jas. E. Henderson has resumed his practice and is now located at 819 1-2 E. Washington. Mr. Cheathum, 17th and Capitol Ave is on the sick list. Little Velma Jones is visiting in Chicago. RACE DISCRIMINATION AT BUNN BEACH It is well known to most people that the parks and all public institutions that are supported and maintained by public taxation, belong to the people and that no class or nationality, race ro creed, has any rights peculiar to themselves; yet, we are informed that one class or race have, and are trying to arrogate to themselves, all of the rights and privileges respecting the bathing beaches, not only at Washington, but now at Bunn Park, and that colored people are not permitted to enjoy the bathing privileges at any of the City Parks. We call the attention of the Park Board to the fact that the colored citizens of this city are indignant over the matter and do not propose to tolerate any such discrimination any longer. The colored citizens are loyal, loyal; are on the border now.fighting and dying, that these fine parks and privileges might not be destroyed and that our women and children may not longer be molested. They are sore and tiered of acquiescing in all of the criminals, recriminations and discriminations. We have no ample representation at these parks as laborers and policemen. We are entitled to such representation—if the charges against the Parks are true, relative to not allowing colored people to use the Bathing Beaches, steps will be taken to compel the Board to show. cause why such illegal procedure shall not cease. PALMER'S SERVANT LEAVES MACOUPIN TOOK CARE OF GENERAL IN WAR TIME--GOES TO SOLDIERS HOME Carlinville. — Martin Taylor has gone to the Quincy Soldiers' Home. Martin Taylor was the body servant of Brigadier General Palmer before Corinth Miss. The general became stricken from pneumonia while in active command of his troops. The faithful colored man brought General Palmer home to Carlinville, where he remained as a servant in the Palmer family. He is the hero of the folk-story, "Banty Jim," published in war times by John Hay, secretary to Lincoln. The old "black laws" were still on the statutes of the state but not enforced. Some over-zealous citizens took their enforcement into their own hands and early one morning they came to the residence of the general to take his servant and remove him from the state. An indictment setting forth these obsolete laws was found against General Palmer for bringing Taylor into the state. As described in "Banty Tim," force was met with force and slavery in Illinois was driven forth forever. ORPET NOT GUILTY William Orpet, the youth who was accused of the mysterious death of Marion Lambert, last Feb. and whose trial attracted national attention, was found not guilty by a jury of his peers, last Saturday, July 15, after one of the greatest trial ordeals ever before known. A Hoop entertainment will be given at Pleasant Grove Church Thursday evening, July 27. The Forum is now located at 109-11 So. 8th St. Wife, Son, Sister-in-law and Other Relatives of Asst. State's Attorney Adolph Bernard kille in crash. Sunday morning, an automobile owned and driven by Wm. Groves, a prosperous farmer residing near Jacksonville, and containing Mrs. McSherry and Miss Ellen Groves, of Jacksonville and Mrs. Bernard and son, Allen Bernard and sister Miss Margaret Allen of this city, was struck by a train on the Wabash tracks near Jacksonville. The occupants of the car were hurled through the air several feet and death instantly claimed Mrs. McSherry, Misses Groves and Allen. Mrs. Bernard and little Allen Bernard. Mr. Groves escaped with a few injuries that did not prove fatal. The party were on their way to church in Jacksonville at the time of the accident. Mrs. Bernard and Miss Allen were sisters, and the daughters of "Pat" Allen and wife of this city. Mrs. McSherry was a sister of Mr Allen, and the mother-in-law of Mr. Groves. Mrs. Bernard was the wife of Asst. State's Attonrey Adolph Bernard of this city and was well known. Funeral services were held at the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Tuesday morning, for Mrs. Bernard and son, and Miss Allen. The little boy's body lay in the coffin with his mother encircled by her arm, just as he had rested many times in life. The bodies were interred in the Bernard family plot in the German section of Calvary Cemetery. The funeral was one of the largest private funerals ever held in this city. In addition to the thirty-five carriages there were scores of automobile in the funeral cortege. Hundreds of persons attended the body to the cemetery only to find themselves unable to get near the graves, for the many persons crowding in During the funeral services, all the county offices, and many of the city offices were closed. The Sangamon County Bar Association of which Mr. Bernard is president, attended in a body. The funeral services for Mrs. McSherry and Miss Groves were held at the Church of Our Saviour in Jacksonville. M. REV. J. J. CHAPPELLE Elected Chief Grand Orator of U. K. Tabor PRICE: FIVE CENTS P. A. Candidate for Coroner, Republican Ticket. Primaries, Sept. 13. After being urged by his friends, repeatedly, to make the race for Coroner, Mr. Osby, 200 W. Elliott Ave., decided to enter the race. He is a well known business man and has been in the real estate business for the past 12 or 14 years. He was elected a member of the board of supervisors about 9 years ago and served one term. Four years ago he was a candidate for Coroner. While Mr. Osby is quite friendly with a number of the candidates running, he says he feels, since being urged, that it is the duty of some colored men to make these efforts and help blaze the way for the future for colored young men and women—He says it will be a sacrifice, but he desires to do his part in the pioneer work. Mr. Osby has many friends among the white as well as colored. H. Sallie has purchased an automobile truck delivery. All of the present county officials are candidates for re-election. Rev. J. A. Crockett, of Decatur preached before the congress at Pleasant Grove, Friday evening. Rt Rev. J. C. Campbell, of the Free Will M. E. Church, has established a permanent place of worship at 310 N. 16th St., in a tent, where a revival is in progress. The Allies are making steady gains along the Somme. Mexican troubles have not improved--Villa may cause new crisis RATES One Year ..... $1.50 Six Months ..... 80c Three Month ..... 50c One Month ..... 20c Weekly paper devoted to the interest of the whole people. Entered as second-class mail matter Feb. 24, 1904, at the post office at Spring- field, Ill., under the act of Congress of March 3, 1879. The proverb that there are no vacations in the school of experience does not indicate that those 3,000,000 American workingmen who were made jobless by Free Trade will not graduate from that school by casting their ballots for a Protective Tariff at their commencement day Nov. 7. Astronomers inform us that the earth has approached Venus 18 million miles nearer than normal and readers of the stars observe in this omen a prophecy that heaven will come much closer to the earth when the people elect an overwhelming majority of Protective Congressmau next November. If it requires hundreds of millions of dollars in war stamp taxes to run the Free Trade government in time of peace, what will we be forced to hand over to the treasury-depleting politicjans now in the saddle, in case of war with Mexico? There are stirring times at state headquarters in the Great Northern hotel. The pleasing feature of the whole outfit is that the crossing sweeper is as welcome as the political sweeper. That's Fred Sterling's motto. Licking war stamps will never take the place of the taste of sugar in the mouths of those Louisiana sugar refiners whose enterprises were completely ruined by the application of Free Trade to home industries. Suggestion for a toast from the boys leaving for the front; 'To the ladies: our arms their defence; their arms our recompense. Fall in. Twenty years ago the people of the country were frantic because of the condition of the nation brot on by the National Democratic administration. For two years, 1894 to 1896, both houses of Congress and the President were democrats, a party that has never been a success from a national standpoint. Soup houses were prevalent and corn sold for 28 cents a bushel, 11 a bushel bought oats, cotton the backbone of the south sold for 3 cents middling, high 5 cents. The people were eager for a change. The republicans offered McKinley, sound money and the protective tariff—the democrats, Bryan, free trade and free silver at ratio of 16 to 1—now we have almost the same condition—the democrats have both houses of congress and the President—hard times and no money—war tax and no war income tax and no income. Wilson with no backbone—soldiers on the border but peace at any price. On account of the war supplies being sold to foreign countries we have escaped a panic the like of which this country has never seen, sugar at 10 cents a pound—but no duty on sugar. The republicans offer Hughes, sound money, protection both for our commodities and our lives at home and abroad—the same old story 1896 repeated. Vote for the salvation of the nation. AN AMUSING SITUATION "Wonders will never cease." Who would have believed that in the year of 1916, a President, the canidate of the Negro-hating Democratic Party would be placed in embarrassing attitude of demanding the release of 23 Negroes, wearing the uniform of the army of the U. S., and threatening war if the demand is not complied with, within forty-eight hours? To support this demand, white members of National Guard from Maine to Texas are being mobilized. God moves in a mysterious way, but he is so accomplishing the change as to bring "Sambo" unto his own, again. Sometimes we think that after all, like the Hebrews, we belong to a chosen race of people, despite our, "ups and downs, our hurts and wounds." Captain Morey, of the Tenth Cavalry testified to the fidelity and bravery of that black regiment. President Wilson will get his Negroes back without being required to send Uncle Sam's army to get them. They got into trouble through white officers. It has been clearly demonstrated that colored troops can get more protection in Mexico than they can get in this country even if one half of them are killed before they secure the aforesaid protection. Health officer G. H. L. Nelson, is to be commended for going after these dirty alley fellows and forcing them to clean up their "back yards"—people who will not keep their back premises clean shall not, either, enter the kingdom We are in our new quarters, 109 So. 8th St. Our telephone is in the name of the Regal Printing Company. UTILITIES CO GIVES PICNIC Mr. A. D. Mackie, General manager of the Utilitias Co., gave the employees of that Co. and the Directors, a picnic last Thurshay, which was greatly enjoyed by all attending. JACKSON ARRESTED "Rev." J. C. Jackson, of Danville, who claims to have an orphanage and training school for colored people, and who has been soliciting funds to support the "invisible" institution, was arrested this week at Lincoln, charged with fraud. It is claimed that he has no school and is therefore an impostor and confidence man. He belongs to a religious sect known as the "White Horse Army." ON SPRINGFIELD STREET CAR ROUTE ON BRINGLED STREET CAR ROAD Points of Interest—Springfield's attractions and how to reach them: Abraham Lincoln's Old Homestead—Corner of Eighth and Jackson strsets. Take Eighth street cars at 5th and Monroe Sts. Lincoln's Monument—Oak Ridge Cemetery. Take North Fifth street cars from Fifth and Monroe streets. State House—Capitol Avenue and First street. Take Spring, Governor, South 2nd 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 streets cars at 5th and Washington Sts. 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 Fair Grounds--North of the City. Take North Ninth Street cars. Camp Lincoln--The permanent camp grounds of the Illinois 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. CASEMENT DENIED NEW TRIAL Sir Roger Casement, the Irish leader, accused of treason and convicted and sentenced to be hanged was denied a new trial by the Lord Chief Justice. SOME PHILANTHROPIC PEOPLE Springfield has a number of white people who have been beneficiaries of colored people. Many local citizens have, when they died, left colored persons "snug" annuities. Mrs. Susan Lawrenee was one—another was the late Mrs. Ramkin of So. 2nd St., who died last August and left $2,000 to E. W. Nooman, a colored man, who was reared by the Ramkins and who is as one of the family. RAIN AT LAST A small rain came at last on Thursday evening, July 13. There had not been a drop of rain here for 21 days, the longest lapse between rains here for 24 years. Wednesday and Thursday, July 12 and 13, the thermometr ascended to 102 degress in the shade. UNDER NEW COLORS The Forum has been incorporated under the firm name, Regal Printing Co., and will be pleased to have correspondents and agents from all important cities and towns. We shall arrange to have live correspondents in Decatur, Bloomington, Danville, Jacksonville, Champaign, Quincy, Peoria, Lincoln, Cairo, East St. Louis, Chicago and other places. Anyone desiring to take up this work, will please write The Forum, Springfield, Ill. E. L. Rogers, Mgr We will pay liberal commission on subscribers secured and to a good live writer a small salary, weekly, or monthly. Get in touch with us immediately. During the past year we have not been able to give you a first class paper nor to keep the paper up to its former standard, but business conditions caused that. Now we are glad to say, "You may look for our paper to be the best paper in Illinois, and we propose to prove this assertion. SEVERAL CANDIDATES OUT FOR THE LEGISLATURE There are several candidates out for the legislature on the Republican ticket—mostly well known men of good reputations Among these are, Messrs. W. A. Pavey, J. Frisch, druggist, Hildreth, Jacksonville, Dunn, of Sangamon County and T. E. Lyons, who has served in the past, four general assemblies. Mr. Lyons has made quite a good reputation for himself and at each election receives an increased number of votes. His integrity is unquestioned and he has always stood for clean progressive measures, undauntedly and unequivocally. There are three men to be elected; one must be of opposite political faith. Clarence Jones has already announced himself on the democratic ticket. The race for the legislature will be fierce in every district. Mr. Anderson, of Chicagn, was in the city last week, coming down to file his announcement as a candidate for the legislature. Mr. Prentice of Dumaine is also spoken of as a candidate. If these men are the true race men that we believe them to be, it will be a good thing to see them seated in the General Assembly. J. B. Osby spent July 15 at Butternut Grove, Litchfield, Ill., with his son James Osby, Jr. Leland Brown, of St. Louis, Mo., spent July 16 in the city. Miss Helen Clem is visiting her sister, Mrs. P. Beck, of Detroit. Fred Moore and Louis Dickerson spent July 16 in Rochester. Mrs. Alice Smith and family have moved to Peoria, Ill., for permanent residence. Misses Clara and Marion Map are visiting friends and relatives in Decatur. The combined picnic of the various colored Sunday Schools of the city, and vicinity, will be held at Bunn Park, next Thursday, July 27. Over 30 gallons of ice cream will be distributed to the people free. There will be all sorts of races and prize winning contests. Miss Evelyn Carr, one of the performers at the Pekin, taken ill while at the theatre but recovered before leaving the city. Messrs. J. W. Slaughter and J. H. White will attend the Grand Lodge, K of P, which convenes at Cairo, Ill., July 23 to 25. J. W. Slaughter is gsand representative from Capitol City No 12. The battle at Verdun and along the Somme river continue unabated. The British and the French continue to force the Germans back, step by step—if this continues to go along in this manner, the Germans will lose. QUARTERLY MEETING AT Quarterly meeting services will be held at Grace M. E, Church, Sunday, July 30. Rev. Cook of Peoria, will officiate in Rev. Boles stead. Rev. Walker will go to Peoria for Rev. Cook. Edward Hagan has been appointed on the police force to take the place of the late Mr. Crowley. Hon. W. A. Northcott, who has been on his vacation in Michigan, has returned. BASE BALL The game between the Union Giants and the Nationals, July 16, the second of the series, was won again by the Nationals by a score of 9 to 2. It was a one sided affair in favor of the Nationals, from the 3rd inning. It was seen early that the Giants were not prepared to meet their opponents. Poston lost out early and was succeeded by "Slim" Taylor who was hit freely. Harris went in the box and did good work. The fielding and general work of the Giants was not very good. The Nationals played a good game. The Giants are accused of not taking proper care of themselves. Attorney C. F. Mortimer is the republican candidate for State's Attorney of Sangamon County. Att'y. Mortimer is entitled to much consideration from the republicans of this county for his assiduous labors and the success of his party during the past 15 years. At no time during the past 15 years has his voice been silent or his energies been slack, whenever called upon to wage war for his party's (The Republican Party's) success. Now let us reciprocate. Plans for a benefit picnic for the dependent families of the colored sodiers, on the border, to be held on August 4th at Bunn or Irwin Park, are being discussed by members of the Sixth Ward Colored Voters League. Married, by Rev. Graham, of St. John A. M. E. Church, Roy Burton and Mabel Berry of this city, Wednesday July 19. BRITZ AND SONS CHARGED WITH UGLY CRIME Nicholas Britz, a white man, of Osborne Ave., this city and his son rnd another youth, are held in the county jail for a most revolting crime. This shows that such crimes are not confined to any special racial species. The following reports from the daily paper of July 19th, is a detailed account: Although the state was unable to show reasonable grounds on which Nicholas Britz, 1329 Osborne ave. would be held for grand jury investigation on two serious charges, the defendant was bound over on a charge of crime against nature by Justice of the Peace Reilly yesterday afternoon after Britz wrs given a preliminary hearing. He was unable to give $2,500 bond and was remanded to the county jail. Britz was charged with criminally assaulting his 12-year-old daughter, Agnes Helen Britz, with incest and with crime against nature. On the two former charges the defendant's little daughter was not of the character which would warrant the holding of her father under bond to the grand jury. The crime against nature charge, however, was not withdrawn and Britz was held pending a further investiby the next grand jury. Britz' son, Nicholas Britz, jr., who is charged with incest, and Homer Williams, another youth, charged with criminally assaulting the Britz girl, were arraigned yes- Big Illustrated Mid Summer Number THE FORUM 10,000 Edition A copy of THE FORUM will go into every colored home in the State outside Cook County. This edition will surpass anything in the newspaper line before issued 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! Mrs. Jas. W. Grady 821 East Washington Street Springfield, Illinois BARBERS: Horace Stone, Lloyd Jones PROMPT AMBULANCE SERVICE—CHAPEL IN CONNECTION Prices the Lowest Satisfaction Guaranteed 119 NORTH EIGHTH STREET ASIA CAFE GEO. HARRIS, Proprietor When up Town give us a call Meals and Short Orders Only Colored Cafe in the city 821 EAST WASHINGTON STREET Electric and Hand Massage Mrs. Jas. V. PROPRIETARY 4 Chair Imperial 821 East Washington Street BARBERS: Horace BELL PHONE, 6350 E. Hazen FUNERAL PROMPT AMBULANCE SERVICE Prices the Lowest 119 NORTH DRESS PLAIN A See MRS. J. 905 South PRICES VERY REASONABLE ASIA GEO. HARRIS When up Town Meals and S Only Colored C 821 EAST WASH terday before Justice of the Peace Shirley A. Jones and were remanded to the county jail annex on failure to give $1,000 bond each. Their cases were set for hearing July 26. Complaints in all of the cases were made by Dr. Chas. Virden, visitation agent for the state board of administration. Judge Jas. A. Creighton, of the circuit court, who has sat on the bench here for 32 years, is now on his vacation, the first real rest he has had for 20 years. He will be gone 30 days. Hot and Cold Baths W. Grady METOR al Barber Shop Springfield, Illinois Stone, Lloyd Jones CALLS PROMPTLY ANSWERED Wallace DIRECTOR PRICE—CHAPEL IN CONNECTION Satisfaction Guaranteed EIGHTH STREET MAKING AND FANCY M. ROGERS 14th Street. CAFE S, Proprietor give us a call Short Orders life in the city INGTON 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 DR. H. A. CESS, Chiropodist ROOM 212, Second Floor 321 Main St. Peoria, Ill. [INCORPORATED } ; 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 pro- prietors 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 ca- reer of 16 years in Springfield. I. E. FOSTER, President E. L. Rogers, Sec’y.-Treas. 109 SO. EIGHTH STREET ee eee E. & W. CLOTHING CO. R D di § | ENTHUSIASM IS AT HIGH PITCH--We’d like to tell you of the hund- reds of new E. & W. friends wer’e 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. WEEK END SPECIALS YOU CANT AEFORD TO OVERLOOK A SINGLE ITEM. EVERY ONE SPELLS SAVINGS SHIRTS PANAMAS AND I, big, ot of soft cuff Sum- STRAW HATS é oe hie mer Shirt values eokecal iA fine knit clos | to $2.00, now 95c ane oe | crotch on sale at 79c; WEAR A PALM BEACH—A better substitute for a Palm Leaf, We have them in every desirable syle and pattern Tropical Worsteds, Kool Kloh, Mohair, Palm Beaches and Silk Popine. SUS FOR YOUNG MEN. 94.85 to $10.85 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? ‘ SUITS WORTH TO $17.50 NOW $9.85 Pinchback SUITS WORTH TO $22.50, NOW $14.85 Every English SUITS WORTH TO $27.50, NOW $19.85 Desirable Conservative SUITS WORTH TO $40.00 NOW $24.85 Style They're making E. & W. friends. Drop in—you'll underscand 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? Boy's Knicker Pant Suits, | Wash Suits fast colors only | Boy's White Knickers-—fine t 3.00: wool: values t 00, 2 weer earneet 63] 5 | tow DLO | foal.” 38 Sips: <- ° Values to $2.00 now ... ..65¢ A Taste of These Values Should Give You the Rebuilding Sale Habit Too APPAREL : MANY FOR 0 In 0 PATTERNS on ie e m e IN o SPORT TENNIS 120 E. SIDE SQUARE SHIRTS Low Sunday Rates From Springfield 9 St. Louis and return Peoria and $25 return Tickets good going and returning on any train date of sale via ILLINOIS TRACTION SYSTEM ]McKinley Lines] You and your Eriends 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 POSTON QUITS WITH BAD ARM St. Louis Pitcher to Replace Poston Nationals to Hurl Ferrell Nationals to Huri Ferren "Spot" Poston, stellar twirler for the Union Giants, is out of the game and may not be able to hurl any more this season. Poston strained some muscles in his throwing arm some time ago. He has been pitching but little since the 4th of July. Last Sunday in the second game of the championship series with the Springfield Nationals. Poston was forced to retire from the game. Now, physicians say, that Poston must quit for the season. It places manager Mitchell of the Giants in a ticklish position since the third game of the city championship series comes of Sunday afternoon at Thomas & Clark park. The Nationals have won the two preceding games and the one on Sunday may tell the tale. The series is for three games out of five. To replace Poston, Mitchell has secured A. Keys, a hurler from St. Louis, who will pitch in the game next Sunday. In addition to Keys, Mitchell has obtained the services of two other new men to strengthen his team. Fred Long, a second sacker from Decatur, will appear in that position on Sunday afternoon and Wilson will appear in right field. Both men are known as good players and should be valuable additions to the Giant's line-up. "Banty" Ferrell, who made a good showing with the Nationals in the battle last Sunday, probably will hurl again for the Flinn outfit. Rainey will back Ferrell up in the game while Ford probably will play the back-stop position. If the Giants win next Sunday's game, the fourth battle of the series will be staged at the Giants Park. If the Nationals win the game, they will claim the city championship for 1916. MOTHER TRIES TO WED WHITE GIRL TO NEGRO Mrs. Alice DeLand of Leverett, Ill., who accompanied her daughter, Mary Alice, 16 years old, to St. Louis yesterday to give her consent to the marriage of the girl to Elex Wright, a negro, 28 years old defended her action on the ground that she did it to save her daughter's life. The girl, she told Marriage License Clerk, Gus Ruedi, is infatuated with the negro, whom she has known only three months, has twice attempted to commit suicide when her parents sought to keep her away from him, and has threatened to kill herself if she is not allowed to marry him. Mrs. DeLand said she and her husband idolize the girl, and, as the only solution of the problem, as they saw it, were willing to make this sacrifice to save their child from foreman of a railroad section gang self-destruction. Mrs. DeLand said her husband is near Leverett, and Wright is one of his gang, Wright, she said, has been working in the vicinity of Leverrett three years, but has been in her husband,s gang nine months, Mary Alice met him only three months ago. Mrs. DeLand said she first attempted to obtain a marriage license in Champaign, Ill., Tuesday, but that after she swore to an affidavit giving her consent to the union, the authorities told her they did not dare issue a license, but referred them to this city, where they told her it would be issued. She presented the affidavit to Clerk Ruedi. Ruedi questioned the girl and Wright, who accompanied the two to the City Hall. The girl, who is shy and timid-looking, spoke in a tone so low, her replies could scarcely be heard, and repeatedly looked at Wright as if appealing to him to aid her in answering. Ruedi informed the prospective bride and bridegroom that the Missouri laws do not permit the marriage of whites and Negroes. Mts. DeLand inquired where such Traction River Excursion III. Traction System to Peoria AND STEAMER COLUMBIA Sunday July 30, '16 ROUND TRIP FARE INCLUDING BOAT $1.00 Returning, Trains Leaves Peoria at 7 p.m. Tickets Goo only on Special Trains BALL GAME AT HENRY; 'Joliet Rivals' vs. 'N. R. Athletic Club' REDUCTION SALE OF FINE STRAW HATS Reduced to $1, $1.50 and $2 Panamas Reduced to $2.75, $3.75, $5.00 Leghorns Reduced to $2.75 and $3.75 All $10 and $12 Hats Reduced to $7.50 JOHN LUTZ HATTER & HABERDASHER 204 So. Sixth St. Traction HEN III. Trac AN Sunda RO Returnin Ticket BALL GAME AT marriages were permitted. "I do not know what states permit them," said Ruedi, "bnt take my advice and do not try any of the Southern States."—St. Louis Fraternal Clarion. KNIGHTS OF TABOR HOLD ANNUAL SESSION The 29th Annual Grand Session of the Grand Temple and Tabernacle of the Knights of Tabor met in the city of Carbondale July 18 to 21st. The session was very harmonious and the delegates from Quincy, Chicago, Jacksonville, Springfield, Decatur, Hillsboro, Godfrey, Alton, Lovejoy, Easr St. Louis, Sparta, Mt. Vernon, DuQuoin, Galatia, Metropolis, Cairo, Mound City, Mounds Murphsboro, Dewmaine and Culps vied with each other to make the session the most successful in the history of the order. Besider the 112 delegates present during the entire session, visitors from the surrounding towns mingled with them and made the entire affair a most enjoyable one. The election of officers resulted in the following: L. F. Finnie, C. G. M., Cairo. R. L. Burkley, V.G.M., DuQuoin. Mrs. J. Hodges, V.G.H.P., Alton. A. L. Peoples, C.G.S., Cairo. Mrs. J. Morrison, C.G.R. Chicago. A. J. Jones, C.G. Tr., Jacksonville Rev. J.J Chappelle C.G.O., Sp'fld. Mrs. Ada Ellis, C.G. Prest, M City. Mrs. Eva Shelton, I.G.C E. St Lo. N. Walton, C.D.G.M, Chicago. A. Richardson, C.G. St., Quincy. After the election of officers a --- Capital Cash Grocery and Meat Market Golden Age Flour Aristos, Snow White Pillsburys Flour Gold Medal Flour Corn, Tomatoes, Peas, We carry a co on River Excuse TO HENRY AND RETURN VIA Station System to D STEAMER COLUMBIA Day July 30, UND TRIP FARE INCLUDING BOAT $1.00 g, Trains Leaves Peoria at s Goop only on Special Tra HENRY; 'Joliet Rivals' vs. 'N. R. A. We carry a complete line of Fresh and Salt Meats The Palace Barber Shop HAIR CUTTING, SHAVING, MASSAGING, SHAMPOOING AND BLEACHING. ELECTRIC MASSAGES A SPECIALTY. Hot and Cold Baths Sat Billiard Room in Connec 815 E. Washington Hot and Cold Baths Satisfaction Guaranteed Billiard Room in Connection 815 E. Washington Street Miss Mayme Osby is visiting relatives at Butternut Grove, Litchfield, Illinois. Married by Rev. Walker of Grace M.E. Church at the parsonage, Monday evening, July 17, William Merriweather, and Miss Ethel Wormley, both of this city. The groom is employed at the Illinois Hotel. Cupid seems to have been so busy in June that a few of the folks were forcee to wait until July. Keep up the good work, Danny, old boy. Russell Clem and Charles Ellis spent Sunday in Peoria. Mr. Irvin Ford, who passed the civil service examination for state game warden, is third on the eligible list. --- New Phone 540 general love feast was held and matters for the future good of the order were fully discussed. Among the delegates and visitors who attracted an unusual amount of attention on account of their connection with the order were Mrs. Jennie Jones, Int. G. H. P. of Jacksonville and Sir F. H. Hart of this city who was recently elected Chairman of National Board of Grand Judges of the Int. body. The amount of money collected from all sources amounted to $2286, the amount paid out in endowment claims of $50 each and less totaled $1750 and the report of the treasurer showed a substantial balance on hand. The following persons accompanied the C. G. M., L. F. Finnie to the meeting. Dts. Nancy Alexander, Etta Harvey, Barksdale, Anna Harvey, and Alice Walker, Knights, J. J. Chappelle and F. H. Hart. The next annual session will be held in Quincy, Ill. 16h E. CAPITAL AVE. P. B. If you want to save money read advertisements in the Forum. These Merchants appreciate you patronage. BUSINESS CARDS Office Phone 3327 Residenee 4338 B. G. CLANTON LAWYER 815 $ _{2} $ E. Washington Street Bell Phone 1963 CHAS. S. GIBBS ATTORNEY AT LAW $ 7 2 3_{2}^{1} $ E. Washington Edward Baumann. C. T. Baumann Baumann Bros. PRESCRIPTION DRUGGISTS (Deutsche Apotheke) Your Patronage Solicited Corner 7th and Washington Sts. 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. 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. $223_{2}^{1}$ N. Washington St. Rear. —New Phone 2382. Electric Lights, Heat and Baths PEORIA, ILLINOIS. When in Lincoln always stop 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 fistr class place. 200 Chicago St. The very best courtesies to all. A few doors from Interurban station, Cor. Chicago and Pulaski Streets. Barksdale & Curtis Proprietore of THREE CHAIR Eureka Barber Shop Hair Cutting, Shaving, and Hand Massage a Specialty. 1030 E. WASHINGTON STREET REGAL PRINTING IS BEST Old Phone 839 25c 25c 25c 12 $ _{2}^{1} $ c t Meats 25c 25c 25c $12_{2}^{1}c$ LEGAL NOTICES 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 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 adjusted. All persons indebted to said Estate are also request- ed to make immediate payment to the undersigned. Dated this 5th day of July, 1916. A. M. WILLIAMS, Conservator Ex-Officio Administrator. B. G. CLANTON Attorney Estate of Ezra Holman, Deceased. The undersigned, having been appointed Administrator of the Estate of said Deceased, hereby gives notice that he will appear before the Probate Court of Sangamon County, Illinois, at the September Term thereof, which will be held at the Court House of said County, beginning on the 4th 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 adjusted. All persons indebted to saidEstate are requested to make immediate payment to the undersigned. Dated this 5th day of July, 1916. ANDERSON HOLMAN, Administrator. B. G. CLANTON, Attorney. ADJUSTMENT NOTICE The undersigned having been appointed Administratrix of the Estate of said Deceased, hereby gives notice that she will appear before the Probate Court of Sangamon County, Illinois, at September, 1916 Term thereof, which will be held at the Court House of said County, beginning on the Fourth day of September, A. D. 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 requested to make immediate payment to the undersigned, Dated this Twelfth day of July, 1916. LUCRETIA E. DAMMON, Administratrix CHARLES S. GIBBS, Attorney 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. VOTE FOR JacobFrisch (DRUGGIST) Springfield, Illinois Republican candidate for REPRESENTATIVE 45th Senatorial District PRIMARY SEPTEMBER 13 Furnished Rooms 206 N. 14th St. Mrs. J. M. Thomas, Prop.