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THE FORUM VOL.12 - NO.19 Local Brevities Master in Chancery, Ferns, refused to grant a temporary injunction as set forth in the prayer of Chas. F. White, et. al. against the Springfield Park board, on the grounds that the complainants' bill of complaint, was not sufficient; that it did not show that anyone had suffered an irreparable injury and that the chancery court was not a court of law, which court has the proper jurisdiction, etc. The case will be taken to the circuit court, September term. The following persons left Tuesday for Webster Grove, Mo., a suburb of St. Louis, to attend the District Conference of the M. E. Church: Mrs. Minnie Wright, Mrs. Pearl Carr, Misses Irene Rudy and Cora Marshall, Rev. and Mrs. Walker. Miss Parstta Duncan of 115 So. 11th St., is entertaining her mother Mrs. Kirkpatrick, and niece, Miss Lillian Hudson, of Mound City, Ill. Miss Georgia Osby is visiting in Litchfield; Ill. attending the Litchfield-Hillsboro Chataqua. Mrs. Pyles, of Jack sonville, was the guest of Mrs. Taylor Moore, the past week. Mrs. W. H. Caater is visiting relatives in Indiana. Mrs. Jessie Mann of E. Lawrence Ave., entertained informally, in honor of Miss Frances Brown, of Peoria, Thursday eveneng, Aug. 10, 1916. The early part of the evening was spent in card playing after which dainty refreshments were served by the hostess, assisted by Miss Alice Walker. The guests included the Misses Helene White, edythe Richardson, Susye and Arrisa Wade and Alicia Smith and Messrs. George White. Earl Stevens, Price Smith Benjamin Davis, Earl Ryder, Chas. J. Ellis, and Russel Clem. The guests report a pleasant evening and vote Mrs. Mann, a delightful hostess. Miss Ruth Ellis, daughter of C.A. Ellis, 730 S. 18 St. was struck by an auto daiven by Raisner the candy man, Friday about 12:30 P. M. and seriously injured. She was taken hurridly to St. John's hospital where attention was given. It is hoped that she is not permanantly or fatally wounded. Dr. H. L. Phillips, one of the leading prominent men of the M. E. Church, addressed the S. S. at Grace Church, last Sunday. He is a scholarly man and imparted much valuable information. Quarterly meeting was held at St. Paul A. M. E. Church last Sunday and the services were very impressive. Quite a few persons evinced an interest in religion. Rev. Jackson of Champaign, the Presiding elder of this district, officiated. At 3 P. M. Rev. Walker of Grace assisted. In the evening the young ladies of the church rendered an excellent literary and musical program. Among the many numbers worthy of praise were the numbers of the Misses Mayme Grady, Mayme Guest, Alicia Smith and Alice Williams. Miss Grady has a beautiful contralto voice and her rendition was particular pleasing. Miss Guest gave a beautiful soprano solo with excellent interpretation. This was the first appearance of the two young ladies in Springfield circles. Miss Smith's paper on 'Criticism' and Miss williams' essay on 'Woman' were well written, and deserve special praise. Mrs. Katie Patterson, of St. Louis, sister of R. C. Ross. She is now visiting relatives in Peoria. HUGHES TELLS G.O.P. BOY'S AND GIRL'S CAMPAIGN PLANS CLUBS FOR NEGROES Declaring that he didn't care the snap of his finger what might happen to him politically or personally afterward, and that if elected president he would conduct this national government for the American people regardless of partisanship, Chas. E. Hughes last night brot 15,000 persons to their feet in the great Coliseum meeting. He had been in Chicago all day, and everywhere he appeared in public he was greeted with great enthusiasm. Speaking atnight in the same hall in which he was nominated, Mr. Hughes said he felt a special obligation to tell the people of Chicago precisely where he stands. POLICIES OF CONSTRUCTION. He then elucidated the "America efficient" doctrine set forth briefly in his speech of acceptance and announced for the first time since his nomination the specific constructive policies he would support. He declared with tense earnestness that if elected president he would not appoint a single man to a political office unless he was a fit and clean man, regardless of how high he might stand in the party. He denounced the "pork barrel" legislation by which southern congressmen had sought to dredge out dry creeks and demanded a scientific budget making by congress. He said that the "you kiss me and I'll kiss you" system of making appropriations in congress—the pork barrel—was one of the most shameful things in our national life: DRENNAN FOR COUNTY AUDITOR Mr. Drennan, who has been a candidate for the Republican nomination for County Auditor for several months, is making an active campaign and will no doubt prove a very formidable candidate. He was born in Pawnee, Illinois in 1881, and is the son of Dr. D. A. Drennen who practiced medicine in that vacinity for many years. In 1902 he was united in marriage with Miss Marian Allyn, a daughter of Nelson L. Allyn, and has one son, twelve years of age. For the past seventeen years he has been employed in clerical capacities, the last six of which has been as a deputy County Clerk. This experience has familiarized him with the operation of the different County offices and he is well qualified to fill the position of Auditor, efficiently. Mr. Drennen has always been affiliated with the Republican families in the County. His great grandfather was one of the first County Commissioners and helped locate Springiield as the County seat of Sangamon County. No member of his family has asked for or held a county office since. Mr. Drennan and family are members of the First Methodist Church, and fraternally he belongs to the Masonic order and Springfield Lodge of Elks. We notice the Park Board is considerinp the proposition of preparing bird baths at Bunn Park. Now what if the Concessionairs will not allow some of the birds to bathe? C. Fred White has purchased a grocery store at 14th and Mason. Mrs. Warren Smith is on the sick list. Her sister, Mrs. Ed. Johnson, of Lincoln has been down to 'Tis strange and passing strange indeed, how subtle is mortal man. SPRINGFIELD, ILL., SATURDAY AUGUST 12, 1916 "Be Ye Doers and not Sayers only." Washington, D. C., To help Negro boys become practical farmers, and to assist Negro girls in becoming competent housewives, the U. S. Department of Agriculture in cooperation with the State colleges, is organizing thruout the South, Farm Makers' Clubs for rural Negro children. This activity, begun experiment ally last year by the Office of Extension Work South has grown rapidly, and already is thoroughly organized in Virginia, North Carolina, Florida, and Mississippi. The work also is being carried on to some extent in each of the other Southern States. The chief object of these clubs is to encourage Negro farmers, particularly in the cotton sections, to raise some food instead of devoting their entire attention to a single crop. In the clubs for boys, the typical plan is to encourage and help the members to use an acre, one-half of which is devoted to corn, one-fourth to potatoes, and one-fourth to peanuts. This teaches a desirable rotation, and at the same time furnishes three food products for human consumption and two that are useful to cattle or hogs. The girl members of these clubs receive practical instruction in gardening, canning, cooking, and housekeeping. According to reports, the county superintendents of schools and teachers of Negro elementary schools are supporting the work actively, and State agricultural colleges and the technical schools established for the race are active cooperators in the larger phases of the work. Beginning with our first edition in Sept. we shall begin a popular subscription contest. The rules, regulations and general plans of which will then be announced in detail. There will be for prizes piano, diamond rings, watches and cash. It will be so planned and regulated, that every entree who does any hustling, will get value received. We will have an attachee of this office in charge of the contest and everything will be clear. Manager. The exchange says: "The white society ladies of Austin, Texas, want a separate prison for the colored women." And adds that all of them are members of the human society. They protested to the city against women mixing in the prisons of the state. They want the city and state to build separate jails and separate prisons for colored women. We suppose the next thing that they will want, will be a separate hell. Portland Advocate. NOTICE TO SUBSCRIBERS We are sending out bills, occasionally, for the purpose of getting all back bills straighted up. We have re-organized the Forum and will give you a splendid paper in the near future. You have, no doubt, noted the improvement already. So you will please act accordingly and give us your assistance by remitting promptly. Regal Printing Co. 109 So. 8th Street. Mrs. J. H. White of E. Jackson St., and son J. Harold Jr., are visiting in Chicago. An informal dance was given at the home of Atty. and Mrs. A. M. Williams, Wednesday, evening, Aug. 9, 1916. NATIONAL RACE CONGRESS CALLED RELIMINARY CALL Rev. Byron Gunner, President, has issued the following proposal for a national congress: Hillburn, N. Y., July 29, 1916. Fellow Comrades and Fellow Citizens of Color: NATIONAL RACE CONGRESS It has been wisely suggested in view of existing unfavorable social, civic and political conditions confronting us as a people, that the National Equal Rights League invite and urge all of our people, in all sections of the country, to unite in a great "National Congress of Colored Americans," and for the special purpose of voicing the feelings and opinions of the race on those unfavorable conditions now surrounding us in this country; and also to decide upon the wisest and best methods for combating color segregation and all other forms of color discrimination. EXTRAORDINARY WRONGS After fifty years of so called freedom in this country, what is the prevailing condition of our Colored American population? Briefly stated it is this: Our civil rights have been rendered almost futile; we are shamefully curtailed politically; we are denied equality before the law; we are not allowed equal industrial opportunities; our property and our very lives are not at all secure; and "the black horrors of lynching" innocent Colored Americans continue unabated. While our Federal Government's indifference towards all those injustices is but little less than the nullification of our great war amendments. Throughout the southland, and to more or less extent in the north, the increasing millions of our fellow Colored Americans are being more and more reduced to the pitiable conditions of political serfs and social outcasts. CAN WE BE UNMOVED? If such conditions do not stir our souls and our blood, what under heaven can do it? Do not the industrial opportunities denied us, the freedom of speech and of the press not allowed, the civic and political rights taken from us, and the insecurity of property and life that surrounds us, give sufficient ground and reason for the calling of such a National Congress of Colored Americans as is herein suggested? "In this fierce era of controversy and bloodshed," can we be unmoved? While the whole world is wide awake socially and politically, shall we sleep? While all other classes are races are on the verge of social and political revolutions, shall we be indifferent? Since all other groups of oppressed people are in the stir and rush of agitation, is it not high time that we should at at least begin to get on the move? The South is still in the saddle at our national capitol, rushing headlong with a most reckless disgard for the feelings and rights of ten millions of loyal, but oppressed colored Americans. FLING OUR STANDARD Therefore, let us get together in a great national congress, and fling to the whole wide world the full story of our grievances and of our earnest demands for justice and fair play. GET READY Let all our religious, educational, social and political leaders among us heed this call. Let all of our great religious organizations and lodges and benevolent societies begin now to plan to be represented in this proposed congress. By so doing we cannot fail to pro- JACKSONVILLE NEWS WHO TO VOTE FOR Mrs. H. O. Birdsong is visiting in Chicago. James Carter, of Danville, was in the city Wednesday on political business. Geo. W. Jones, of E. Mason St. was reported ill last Wednesday—K of P's take notice. Joe Pryor, Genevieve Sheen, Esther and Geneva Brown, of Decatur, motored to Sp'fld, sunday. Miss Frances Brown, of Peoria, is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. J. Mann of this city. For information, call at Regal Printing Co., 109-111 So. 8th St. Bell Tel. 5729. Herbert Hyatt has returned from Chicago. Mrs. Chas. Harrison, of Peoria, Ill., is the guest of her mother-in-law, Bettie Harrison. The Carnation Club gave a successful dance, Aug. 3rd, at Nicholas Park. Music for the occasion was furnished by Messrs. Moore and Wallace, of Springfield. Rev. Hancock delivered an able address at Hannibal, Mo., recently. He took as a subject, "What Is Life?" mrs. Louise Wright is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Thomas Herman, in Frederickston, mo. Rev. Mackey attended the Conference at Webster Grove, mo. mr. Ovenia Hyatt entertained the Fourth Ward Club, Aug. 8th. misses B. and E. Wallace are visiting in Plainsville, mo. mack Shaw is the guest of friends in Clarkesville, mo. mrs. Mary Haithman, and son, attended the funeral of mr. Judson Love, in Chicago, recently. He was mrs. Haithman's brother-in-law. mrs S. Brown reports a pleasant visit in Hannibal, mo. mrs. S. Nicholas and mother were Quincy visitors, Aug. 6th. Among the Jacksonville residents taking advantage of the excursion to Hannibal, Aug. 6th, were mesdame A. Guthrie, G. Scott, mr. and Mrs. Amros Sutton, messrs- Woodson and M. Sutton. Mrs. John Craig was a recent Hannibal visitor. The Dorcas Club, of mt. Emory Baptist Church, gave a successful fish and chicken fry, Aug. 3rd. Mrs. Gertrude Dugan, of Anna St., was the guest of Mrs. Elnora mitcherson at Alton, Ill., recently. Miss S. Herman left for St. Louis, mo., to attend the Conference, and accompanied Miss Dora Harris to her home in Villa Ridge. Miss martha Clark attended the Conference at St. Louis, mo. Miss. Opal Cooper is visiting in Sturgeon, mo. Mrs. Ed. Burton was a recent Hannibal visitor. Miss Janet Turner and brother, Samuel, are visiting in Clarkesville, Mo. duce a powerful effect on the public mind that will greatly help us in our struggle for justice and freedom. This congress will be independent and wider than any present organization. Its deliberations will not be under the Equal Rights League, which will meet in conjunction. Faithfully yours, BYRON GUNNER, President of the National Equal Rights League. The Forum's Tel. number: 5729, 109 South Eighth Street. PRICE; FIVE CENTS Colored voters can easily tell which of the various candidate believe in a square deal to all the people—the colored people as well as others, by watching the colored newspaper. If you don't see his name or ad in the colored paper, he is not for a square deal. If a candidate expects colored votes, and will not ask for them through the colored paper, he is not the sort of man we can endorse. The same is true of business houses. We advise you to read the Forum and watch for who's who. By their fruits ye shall know them. HIST! We were under the impression that all of the really important political conventions had already been held, but the following despatch tells us there was another of which we "wotted not." Chicago, July 12. Members of the National Democratic League composed of nearly every State in the Union, are holding their quadrennial meeting here. Adam S. Patterson, of Oklahoma, was elected president. Resolutions endorsing the National Democratic ticket were adopted and plans made to take an active part in the campaign. It seems that we have somewhere heard the name of this Patterson before now; yet the courage of the man we have in mind, a man who hesitated to offend Southern sentiment by having his name go before the Senate for Register of the Treasury, does not tally with the courage of the man who is willing after four years of Woodrow Wilson to accept the presidency of a National Negro Democratic League. New York Age. "In view of our abiding ideals there is no danger of militarism in this country," said Charles E. Hughes in accepting his nomination from the Republican national convention. "We have no policy of aggression; no lust for territory, no zeal for strife. It is in this spirit we demand adequate provision for national defense." Then a little later he says, "Our severest test will come after the war is over. We must make a fair and wise readjustment of the of the tariff in accordance with sound protective principles, to insure our economic independence and maintain American standards of living. We must conceive the just interest of labor realizing that in a democracy patriotism and national strength must be rooted in even handed justice." Now if this is not Republicanism in a nut shell what is it? Those who have been accusing Judge Hughes of secretiveness should read that acceptance of his and see how much a man can say in a few words. No matter how many public addresses he may make the Republican candidate can only amplify the ideas expressed in his letter of acceptance, he cannot alter or extend them in any way. The Ill. State Journal We are very sorry indeed, to learn that Mr. Sampson a brainy young man—a lawyer of good reputation—a republican—sees fit, at a most untimely time, to raise the bloody shirt and cry: "War!" Let us have peace once. The opposite party is at peace. If Mr. Sampson gets the nomination, he would deserve the support from his party—provided, of course he does not alienate himself from the party. We hope there will be striking of foul blows—fouls do not—except the first two, count as strikes. Weekly paper devoted to the interest of the whole people. Entered as second-class mail matter Feb. 24, 1904, at the post office at Springfield, Ill., under the act of Congress of March 3, 1879. Why do some persons here in Springfield continue to harp on: "Anti-Sullivan candidates. Why not let every man run on his own merits? We are tired of these men howling against some other fellow and the other fellow's faults—if a person happens to be for a man who is friendly to the socalled Sullivan regime such a person is called a Sullivanite, etc.—we are sorry the people are so weak and narrow minded. Mr. Woodrow Wilson, who is at present our President, says he does not care whether or not the jury decides in his favor; the thing Mr. Wilson is concerned most about is, the decision rendered by the jury after tde election. Sent imentally, what Mr. Wilson says, is good logic—but business. THE PLAIN TRUTH It seems that the discussion caused by the recent movement of the colored citizens of this city to enjoin the Park Board and secure our rights, has served to show the inherent weakness that no doubt has made it possible for such conditions to exist. There are those among us who do not believe that the colored people should agitate the question as it might make matters worse. Others say that the colored people do not pay enough taxes to justify any court action on our part if the white people do not see fit to allow the colored people to enjoy the bathing beach. It is also averred that "social equality" enters into the question, and rather than doing the race a service, the people who are pushing the matter, are in fact handling a very dangerous proposition. To go into the discussion of the different kinds of rights is not our purpose, but the colored people must remember that they are citizens of America and as such, are entitled to enjoy all rights that any other citizen is allowed to enjoy, as long as the enjoyments fall within the prescribed limits of the law. Some of us are inclined to look at the question of colored people's civil rights, as something that was bestowed upon us out of charity, and should the donors see fit to curtail some the rights that were given us, we have no reason to complain. The colored race spent 240 years in the most brutalizing bondage that an unmerciful and heartless taskmaster could impose upon a slave; the colored people spent this time in clearing the forests, tilling the soil and making the country a fit place for civilized men to live in. The work of the black slave two centuries ago is the foundation upon which the prosperity of the country rests today. If this is true, which no one has ever denied, the colored citizen simply was given what he had earned. The immigrant comes to America with no such record of service and is accorded the full rights of citizenship as soon as it is ascertained that he really wants to become an American citizen. If colored people attend the same schools, study the same books; sing the same songs, utter the same prayers, we would be sadly deficient if we did not feel the same regrets over insults that any white man would feel under the same circumstances. If education is good for the race, it is certain to make the Negro alive to resent infringements on his rights. From every dollar spent by a colored person for any commodity whatsoever, a portion of that money is indirectly paid for taxes. If the race makes money and spends a portion of it, taxes are paid out of the whole amount, direct and indirect. The consumer pays the taxes in the long run and the colored people are consumers if they are not long on the production end. Wilbur Glenn Voliva; general overseer of Zion City, the unique town founded by Alexander Dowie announces that his college is to use the Bible as a text-book in the natural sciences. This does not merely mean that the students will become familiar with the flora and fauna of the Bible. This would be profitable. It means that all the references to the heavens and earth and the waters under the earth will be construed as literally true. Mr. Voliva has already concluded and is teaching that the theory of the rotundity of the earth and its diurnal rotation on its axis is a damnable heresy devised by "atheistic thinkers" and imposed on a credulous and irreverent would. He insists, and he has proof tests to back him, that the earth is flat, that it has four corners, and that the sun actually rises and sets. Just how he accounts for its quick return journey during the night, we do not know. Loyal Zionists accept his dictum, altho a few of them have been around the world and all of them know that Mr. Voliva himself came from Australia in a boat whose movements were regulated by the science he scorns as profane. When any one tries to argue with them, they take a strictly utilitarian view. "What difference does it make?" they parry. Perhaps it makes none, to anybody who lives, moves and has his being in Zion City. Hon. Fred Mortimer, candidate for State's Attorney, is to ba credited highly, for his manly and dignified statement relative to his candidacy. He is starting on tin the right way. He is not abusing other candidates; he is not arrogating to himself all of the ability, the integrity and respectability; he is not claiming for himself immunity from error. He declares that he is a candidate on his merits and that he will discharge the duties of the office as prescribed in the constitution—that he is a republican, has always been one and will support the candidates of his party if they are nominated. That is the sort of platform every candidate should run on. A. R. DRENNAN FOR COUNTY AUDITOR We are pleased to call your attention to the candidacy of A. R. Drennan, republican aspirant for the newly created office of County Auditor—a very important office indeed. Mr. Drennan is a native of this city and well qualified to fill the position with credit to himself, and honor to the county. For the past 6 years, he has creditably filled the position of Deputy County Clerk, having charge of the Assessing Department. He has discharged those duties with remarkable accuracy and to the general satisfaction of his superior and to the people in general. You will not find a more cordial and friendly disposed person in the entire county than Mr. Drennan. There is no question but what he will make us such an official that will redown credit upon the whole county—more we do not want. We shall be glad to get all of our prominent men who are employed in banks and other prominent places. If you have no cut one can be made for (sing. col.) $1.75. This issue will go over the entire state and over many other states., so do not fail to get in. Don't wait—act quickly. Atlantic City.-N. J. When Royal Robinson was promoted to be a sergeant of police in this city he was the first colored man in the history of Atlantic City to receive such an appointment. He has been on the force for twenty-three years. The newly elected commissioners promised to recognize merit on part of Negro officials and this is the first evidence that they are sincere. The next things looked for is the appointment of a Negro fire company, and the commissioners promise to make good. In opposition to the Full bright bill to eliminate lynching in Georgia by placing more direct responsibility uyon the sheriff of the county in which mob violence occurs, argued before the general judiciary committee of the house, it was urged: "To say that a sheriff who actually tries his very best, and perhaps suffers wounds, to save the life of a prisoner and fails, must forfeit his right during the rest of his life to hold office, is preposterous. That is too great a right to deprive him of without a trial." To the foregoing statement of Representative Blackburn, Representative H. W. Hopkins, of Thos. propounded the query: "Will the gentlemen suggest a remedy?" To which Mr. Blackburn replied: "We have all the law we need covering all phases of the thing. All the additional remedy we need is the education of the people so that the laws will be enforced." In the meantime, we presume, Georgia is to suffer continued turbulence at home and repeated criticism and denunciation abroad based upon her extraordinary lynching record, while we await an education which would be a wonderful thing, if we had it but which is all too slow in the coming. In the absence of that education to which Mr. Blackburn refers it is the unquestioned and manifest duty of the Georgia legislature to take some action that will put an end to mob rule in Georgia. And by that education we mean the existence of a public sentiment so strong as to impel through law enforcement in every county. That we are lacking in it, at least in some instances, events have indicated. The plan of placing additional responsibility upon the sheriff and upon the governor seems one effective way to meet the issue. In the first place, it has never been suggested in the Fullbright measure or out of it, that the sheriff who actually tries to save a prison, er and fails saould forfeit his office and be made ineligible for reelection. The furthest measure or suggest Now that President Wilson has accepted Carranza's invitation to further discuss matters that he has declared time and again had reached a point beyond the possibility of discussion, it might be well for the common people to be given some idea what these heads of nations are discussing. We have been exchanging views for the past three years and the Mexican situation has steadily been growing worse. What are we going to demand of Mexico now? Are we going to make a tardy demand for protection to American property and life in Mexico? As the St. Louis Globe-Democrat puts it; "And how about Carranizal? And Columdus? Are we to have reparation and indemnity for them? Or are we to apologize for them? The long and bloody chronicle of outrage and robbery and murder that the American government laid before Carranza the other day —what is now to be done about these? Are we to set them aside as incidents of history, mere grains of sand resulting from the attrition of nations, and not to be considered in the exaltions of the moment? Are we to take our bewhiskered protege by the hand and whisper sweet nothings into his enamored ear, while American blood still DR. H. A. CESS, Chiropodist ROOM 212, Second Floor 321 Main St. Peoria, Ill. P. A. JAMES B. OSBY Republican Candidate for CORONER I want and need your vote, will you please help me stains the sands of Chihuahua, and Mexican-rifles continue to send bullets across the Rio Grande? Who knows? We are not on the knees of the gods, unhappily, but in the lap of an administration whose motto is "Hope on; hope ever." While we laugh at Volvia and Zion City, it is well to bear in mind that for 2000 years all the world followed his plan. The system fettered the human intellect. Wonder is the debt that knowledge owes to such valorous souls as Bruno, Roger Bacon, Descartes, Galileo, Copernicus, Kepler and Newton, martyrs of science. It was not until the sixteenth century that any considerable number of men dared to seek the truth in a scientific way. Some sciences, like geology, have won their place within the memory of living men. Evolution is still being resisted by men who either do not know what it is or whose intellect is obsessed with the idea that the Bible is an infallible authority on science. But the strangest thing about it all is that the men who have abandoned this medieval literalism have the sincerest reverence for the Bible as the greatest book in the world, with the noblest conceptions of God and man and their mutual relations ever written. How short-sighted were the zealous defenders of religion who hung the law and the prophets on a belief in wichcraft, on demonology and on ancient errors in science! St. Louis Globe Democrat. Hon. S. B. Turner, of the 1st Senatorial Dist., Chicago, is a candidate for re-election to the General Assembly. Mr. Turner is a fearless aggressive member and was one of the busiest men in the lower house last session. If Turner is for or against a measure, you need not fear that he will not be heard. Don't waste your time finding out who started an erroneous story about you—time is too valuable—what do you care for an erroneous report? If the talk about you is true, it is not news to you anyway—see? 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. 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Conditions Praised by President Wilson, Incinerators Are New Feature of Health Safeguarding Service. The State Fair grounds are the last word in cleanliness. Everything is ready for the great exhibit which starts Sept. 15 and closes Sept. 23. Several score workmen have been busy during the past few weeks converting the grounds from a military camp to a show ground, but the work is now finished. Cleanliness is a watchword this year with Fair board officials. Every structure, from the hog barns to the dome building, are in the best of shape. When the state militia was taken to the Fair grounds previous to entrainment for the Mexican border, the health experts of the I. N. G. saw that every safeguard was taken to preserve the health of the soldiers. So well done was the work that the war department saw fit to praise the conditions. The army men installed dozens of incinerators for the burning of garbage and trash. These incinerators still remain on the grounds and will be used during the State Fair. Their presence precludes the possibility of any bad health conditions. Company of Militia Plans are now being considered by the state board and Governor Dunne by which a company of militia may be called for service during the Fair. In case they are, Fair visitors may not only see them at work, but will also receive the advantage of their work, for they will aid in preserving the sanitary conditions. Many improvements have been made at the grounds. Fourteen thousand dollars has been spent in the past few months on new roofs for the building. A cement sidewalk ten feet wide has been built from the main entrance to the machinery hall building. It affords a pleasant walk to this attraction center. Women will no doubt be glad to hear that the board has had the woman's building repaired. It is now in excellent condition and affords a fine place for the woman who has seen all the exhibits to sit down and watch the crowds. Parking For Automobiles. Another feature which will be welcomed by hundreds is the laying off of a space for the parking of automobiles. This is in the space at the west ends of the grounds near the swine pavilions. A corps of employees will be in charge so that the automobile owner may leave his machine with the assurance that it will be well cared for. The men in charge of the grounds and arrangements for the Fair feel safe in saying that the thousands who visit the big exhibit from all parts of the state will declare on leaving that the state board has left no stone unturned in providing for the comfort and welfare of all visitors. The dangers of aviation and motor-dome racing contests will be backed into the limelight at the Illinois State Fair, Sept. 15 to 23, when the two original and world famous auto-polo teams meet in real combat for honors. All visitors to the State Fair of 1916 will have a chance to see this death inciting act, for it will be given the first afternoon and every afternoon and night of the Fair until Friday night of the closing week. What is auto polo, you ask? Well, the name some give it is "motor in sanity." Once seen auto polo is easy to understand. The object is to pass the ball between two goal posts, thus scoring one point. The game is played in periods of ten minutes each. Each one has a mechanician in attendance and a substitute player so that in case of accident the game will not be interrupted. Only four players are needed in the game, but at times eight men are on the field according to the trend of the game. B. M. Davison, secretary of the State Fair board, is anxious to get only the best and latest attractions for the State Fair. That is why he wired Mr. Hankinson, manager of the original Auto Polo teams, on his arrival at San Francisco to come to Springfield for the State Fair. Mr. Hankinson and the teams had just completed a tour of the Orient, appearing before the ruling family of Japan. In last year's games over two thousand wheels were smashed to pieces. Burst tires exceeded that amount, while the number of broken axles and wrecked radiators ran into the hundreds. A company surgeon and physician are carried along, for the company saves money in this way. The bills for the carving of broken wrists, ribs and ankles would run into big round figures if the regular rate was paid. Dr. J. I. Miles Special Attention given Children's Teeth Rooms 1-3 Nelson Bid'g. SEVENTH and ADAMS STREET Political Announcements. I hereby announce my candidacy for the office of Auditor, for the county of Sangamon, subject to the decision of the Republican primaries, Wednesday, Sept. 13, 1916. A. R. Drennan. In our special edition, Aug. 26, we are running a page consisting of the prominent business and professional men and women, preachers S. S. workers, city and state employees, prominent homes and residences of people. This will make an excellent showing. We are planning to run the cuts, single column with your name and what you are doing, for $1.00 REGAL P This is the only incorp people, in the city and and the Hub Printery. the public for their pass better prepared to ren rons. The policy of this co for the money than can The Regal Printing 16 years in Springfield GAL PRIN e only incorporated in the city and is the Hub Printery. The for their past patro reaped to render pro policy of this concern in money than can be obtal legal Printing Co. repr in Springfield. REGAL PRINTING COMPANY 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. The Regal Printing Co. represents a combined business career of 16 years in Springfield. 109-11 S0. 109-11 S0. 109-11 S0. EIGHTH STREET Grand Stand at the Illinois State Fair THE STADIUM Watch for Announcement of the big Piano Contest under auspices of the Forum. Office: Bell 2156 Capital Cash Grocery and Meat Market New Phone 540 Golden Age Flour Aristos, Snow White Pillsburys Flour Gold Medal Flour Corn, Tomatoes, Pea INTING [INCORPORATED] related business concern the result of the co- The proprietors of patronage and in- prompt satisfactory ern is to give more obtained elsewhere represents a comb SUG Age Flour Snow White s Flour Dal Flour Tomatoes, Peas, We carry a comp NG COMP [RESTATED] s concern operated by of the consolidation of etors of the above fi and in the future th atisfactory service to we more merchandise elsewhere. a combined business We carry a complete line of Fresh and Salt Meats E. L. Rogers, Sec'y.-Treas. 0. EIGHTH HTH STREET SUGAR 13 lbs. with Order $1.00 SPECIAL EDITION AUG. 19, ORDER IT NOW! BUSINESS CARDS Office Phone 3327 Residenee 4338 B. G. CLANTON LAWYER 81512 E. Washington Street Bell Phone 1963 CHAS. S. GIBBS ATTORNEY AT LAW 723 $ _{2} ^{1} $ E. Washington 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. 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. 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 oodles 25c 25c 25c 12 $ _{2}^{1} $ c t Meats 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 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 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 requested to make immediate payment to the undersigned. Dated this 5th day of July, 1916. A. M. WILLIAMS, Conservator Ex-Officio Administrator. 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. 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. 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. 19, ORDER IT NOW! TO THE REPUBLICAN VOTERS It is a matter of regret to me that any acrimonious discussion should appear in the contest for the nomination for State's Attorney. I will not enter into any controversy with my opponent. If nominated, I want to so have conducted my campaign that I shall have the confidence, respect and great goodwill of all Republicans in the County. The nominee will need that support in the Election. I want to retain, if I can, rather than alienate, the friendship and support of all Republicans. I do not claim that I am any better qualified than anyone else for the office that I seek, but my qualifications will not be determined by denunciation, villification or attack. You, as Republicans, will give to the merits of the Candidates your fair and unprejudiced consideration, and you will register your judgment at the polls on Primary day. That judgment will determine the nomination. With that decision I will be satisfied. I have made mistakes but I do not know of any man fortunate enough in a busy career to be immune from this same situation in some degree. I bear no ill-will, and am trying to conduct a clean, open and honorable campaign for this nomination. I have been going over the County in company with Republicans OF ALL FACTIONS, presenting my candidacy. If elected to the office of State's Attorney I pledge myself to render the same FAITHFUL and LOYAL service to the People that I have tried to render to hundreds of clients in my private practice. In my judgment, no man could do more; no man should do less. I am not conscious of ever having been derelict in the performance of my duties to a client. I never expect to be. I stand for the enforcement of the Laws, and to that end will devote whatever of ability I may have, and energy I may possess, if I am honored with the nomination and election. I appreciate the ability of my opponent and do not want to detract from his support or his candidacy in the slightest degree. I am, however, for Mortimer for State's Attorney and I submit my candidacy to you for your free and unbiased judgment, and if I shall receive this nomination I shall be most grateful. If not, I will have no quarrel with anyone, but will remain, as always, a Republican for Republican success. Political Advertisement TO THE REP It is a matter of reg pear in the contest for ter into any controvers have conducted my cam great goodwill of all Re that support in the Elec ate, the friendship and I do not claim that office that I seek, but m ation, villification or at You, as Republicans, and unprejudiced consid polls on Primary day. that decision I will be s I have made mistake a busy career to be imm I bear no ill-will, an campaign for this nomin with Republicans OF AL If elected to the offi same FAITHFUL and LO to hundreds of clients could do more; no man been derelict in the per to be. I stand for the o whatever of ability I m with the nomination and I appreciate the abil his support or his cand Mortimer for State’s At free and unbiased judgm most gratful. If not, as always, a Republican MARK D. BREWER Among the many candidates for Coroner is J. E. Young, a resident of the 6th ward for many years; but now being at 1204 S. Spring St. He has lived here in Springfield for over 25 years and is well known, having been engaged, for some time, in the real estate business. He is a very pleasant man to know and is experienced in the work, requisite of the position of coroner. VOTE FOR No candidate running has a longer colored acquaintance or more friends among the colored people than J. E. Young. Four years ago he made the race and was beaten by only a few votes. Mr. Young met the colored colored voters in their different clubs and addressed them and pledged them if nominated and elected, the colored man would receive a square deal and an equitable share of recognition, and that no discrimination will be permitted at all. The club was well pleased with Mr. Young's address. Mr. Young is well qualified and will make it pleasant for all. It seems that he is making a good impression with all of the voters. OF SANGAMON COUNTY: agret to me that any acrimonious discussion should ap- pose the nomination for State's Attorney. I will not en- sy with my opponent. If nominated, I want to so campaign that I shall have the confidence, respect and republicans in the County. The nominee will need action. I want to retain, if I can, rather than alien- support of all Republicans. If I am any better qualified than anyone else for the any qualifications will not be determined by denunci- tack. I will give to the merits of the Candidates your fair federation, and you will register your judgment at the That judgment will determine the nomination. With satisfied. Yes but I do not know of any man fortunate enough in immune from this same situation in some degree. And am trying to conduct a clean, open and honorable nation. I have been going over the County in company ALL FACTIONS, presenting my candidacy. Notice of State's Attorney I pledge myself to render the OYAL service to the People that I have tried to render in my private practice. In my judgment, no man should do less. I am not conscious of ever having performance of my duties to a client. I never expect enforcement of the Laws, and to that end will devote may have, and energy I may possess, if I am honored and election. Utility of my opponent and do not want to detract from idocy in the slightest degree. I am, however, for attorney and I submit my candidacy to you for your ment, and if I shall receive this nomination I shall be I will have no quarrel with anyone, but will remain, for Republican success. Sincerely yours, C. F. MORTIMER Republican Candidate for State's Attorney. BELL 1446 CALL THIS NUMBER WHEN —when your lawn mower needs sharpening or repairs —when you want a key made or a new lock —when you want a door bell repaired —if your typewriter balks and won't work —if your office desk is locked up and you have lost your key (ever do it?) if you need anything of a mechanical nature repaired call this number to get 100 per cent efficient service WE CARRY A FULL LINE OF SAFES, BICYCLES & BICYLE SUNDRIES J. A. Mussillon & Bro. 408 E. ADAMS STREET FOR REPRESENTATIVE. In announcing my candidacy for the 49th general assembly I will say that I stand four square for law enforcement, equal political rights for all, and the greatest good to the greatest number. All this subject to the will of the Republican as expressed at the primary Sept. 13th. L. A. [SHUG] BRAWNER Candidata For CORONER SANGAMON COUNTY Subject to the Decision of the Republican Primaries, September 13.1916 houseguests of Miss Edythe White Kirby, who will leave this city shortly for Michigan where she will reside permanently. About ten young ladies were present, and spent a very enjoyable afternoon. Out of town guasts were Mtsses Ora and Annabelle Thornhill, Ora Finch, Mrs. Etta Samuels, and little GwendoLyn Samuels. Mrs. Etta Samuels, and daughter Gwendolyn, who has been visiting in the city for the past three weeks has returtaed to her home in Chicago. Miss Helene White, 1312 E. Monroe, entertained at her home, Friday afternoon, for Misses Anna belle Thornhill, of Chamgaign. Kirby, who will leave this city shortly for Michigan where she will reside permanently. About ten young ladies were present, and spent a very enjoyable afternoon. Out of town guasts were Mtsses Ora and Annabelle Thornhill, Ora Finch, Mrs. Etta Samuels, and little Gwendolyn Samuels. FRANK O. LOWDEN OF OREGON He is presenting his arguments to the voters. He believes they will weigh the issues, consider the merits of the several candidates, and judge fairly when they vote at the primary, Wednesday, September 13. Watch for Announcement of the big Piano Contest under auspices of the Forum. He is big enough to be Governor. His experience fits him for the office. His character is without blemish. His position is known on public questions. He does not dodge or trim. He is not raising false issues. He aspires to be Governor-not a party boss. His campaign is constructive. He is advocating measures not throwing mud. v- for ut on . Business methods in state affairs. Practical men in state positions. Ten state departments in place of one hundred. A revision of our tax laws. Fewer state jobs and lower taxes. The development of our farms and live stock interests. Protection of our industrial workers. Enforcement of the civil service law. Full suffrage for women. uments to the voters. He believes, consider the merits of the sevee fairly when they vote at the September 13. W. H. STEAD, Chairman Campaign Committee. nouncement of th