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THE FORUM VOL. 12 - NO. 23 RACE WINS INJUNCTION IN SEGREGATION Another Effort to Humiliate the Race Squelched in Virginia—Pending Decision of United States Supreme Court. In the United States Circuit Court, at Norfolk, Judge Waddill this morning granted Robert G. Griffin a temporary injunction against the city of Newport News, restraining the municipality from enforcing the race segregation ordinance. The action grows out of the recent decision of Police Justice Robinson who gave a large number of colored people brought before him, thirty days to move out of a certain section of the city, they having been charged with violating the terms of the segregation ordinance, which prohibits colored people from living within certain areas defined in the law. The injunction was secured by Attorneys Thomas Newsome and W. R. Walker, acting for R. G. Griffin, colored, a citizen of York-town, who owns certain property in the east end, described in the injunction as lots 645 and 647, block 85 The Petition. The complainant sets forth in his petition that he has erected a building the upstairs of which he rents to colored tenants for $50 per month. He further cites the ordinance and asserts in his allegation that the law is unconstitutional. He further alleges that there is now pending before the United States Supreme Court a suit involving the identical question complained of here, a decision of which will settle the matter for all the states in the Union. He concludes by saying that he is advised and so alleges that an irreparable injury will be done him by the enforcement of the ordinance above mentioned and will be a virtual confiscation of his property by the city of Newport News without any compensation whatever. Is Temporary The injunction as granted is temporary in its nature and is returnable in September. At that time the case will be taken up on its merits and the court will decide whether the injunction shall be made permanent pending the decision of the United States Supreme Court. A United States deputy marshal came here this afternoon and served the injunction papers upon Mayor Semmes and several other city officials. The case of the city will be looked after by City Attorney Massie. (Newport News Times-Herald, Aug. 12, 1916.) FULL NEGRO TICKET The Lincoln Republican League of Tennessee, of which R. R. Church, Jr., is president, put out an entire ticket composed of colored men of the tenth congressional district. Wayman Wilkerson, undertaker and banker, was nominated for Congress. B. M. Roddy, cashier, Solvent Savings Bank & Trust Co., and H. M. Bomar, a prominent lawyer, were nominated for the two members of the senate, while B. V. Burchett, of Covington, was given the place of flortorial senator from Shelby and Tipton counties. The following named men will make the race for the legislature: T. H. Hayes, undertaker and banker; J. B. Willis, real estate broker; A. E. Clouston, planter; N. F. Clowers, merchant; J. T. Settle, attorney at law; O. W. Williams, merchant; Ed. Lewis, contractor; G. W. Atkins, state agent, Standard Life Insurance Company. The nominating committee who brought in the above names consisted of F. M. Nesbitt, Dr. U. S. Walton, Price Gailbreath, G. W. Cooper and Rev. H. L. Starkes. R. R. Church, Jr., the father of the ticket, was made campaign manager. Bruce Ford and Bill Wormley spent a whole week in Peoria—that's a long time in Peoria, boys. He that hath not an automobile, shall strive, in season and out, to get one. Historical Society State House POPULAR SUBSCRIPTION RATES UNTIL SEPT 30, 1916 Up until this summer The Forum has been giving a mid-summer rate of $1.00 per year, if subscriptions were paid within limited time. This year this custom was omitted, so we are offering a special rate this month with Sept. 30 as the time limit. All persons renewing subscriptions and paying any and all arrears will be given this $1.00 rate. We are also making a 50 per cent discount on all bills from Aug. 1, 1915, to July 1, 1916. For instance if you owe for the period between July 1, 1915, and Aug. 1, 1916, eleven months, we cut the bill in half and charge you for five and one-half months, because within those dates we had several misses, nearly one-half, and we do not want to overcharge you. We need your assistance and want to be fair and honest.—Manager. A NATION OF MOBS AND LYNCHERS “五 negroes lynched by a mob in Florida,” are the small heartlines in the daily papers of last Sunday. The account occupies only one and one-half inch space, single column wide. There were two women and three men. They were in jail, it was easy to arrest them. They were taken early in the morning from the jail, at Newberry, and hanged by the mob. The blood of five negroes not being sufficient to sate their thirst the deputy sheriffs hunted around and found another negroe and shot and killed him, making six all told. What crime did they commit. None. They were merely accused of aiding a negroe to escape whom it was thought killed a white man. A constable had also been killed, but whether he killed himself or was killed by a white man is a question and merely a question in the absence of any evidence to the contrary, notwithstanding. If during the present European war a submarine had五 or six Americans the nation would blaze with indignation, but a Georgia, Texas or Florida mob may hang, shoot, burn or put in any way to death ten times five negro American citizens and the papers will make no comment, give the scantiest space and most obscure corner in the journal to the mention of such news. You cannot cloak shame and outrage with silence. It will out, murder will out. It will be the knocking that Macbeth heard, it hammers upon the American heart, it is the laying up of wrath which, when it comes, will show an awful score and tally-mark for the American nation to settle. against the day of judgment Apathy and silence cannot ignore it, rocks and mountains cannot hide it. This lynching will be the "damned spot that will not wash out" on the escutcheon of the nation. The Encyclopedia Britanica says, "lynching is essentially and peculiarly an American institution." True history places the stigma of lynching upon the people of the United States of America. No other nation listing itself among the civilized, or uncivilized nations, is so addicted or so cursed. The frequency of lynching and the enjoyment it brings to some communities makes it a pastime. Who is the most diabolical savage, the Sumatran who eats men deceased or the American who burns men alive and gloats over their agonies while they are burning? The horrors of these American lynchings are indescribable and are now swelling into such proportions that the United States government needs lay its hands on the crime and stop it. Under our federal constitution all citizens are guaranteed life, liberty and property, and, it further pledges, that no state can deprive any one of these rights without due process of law. Those six lynched the other day in Florida were given no process of law. They were murdered without conviction, without law and without authority. The law was trampled into the dust and the lives of women and men were made a brutal sacrifice to the reasonless and relentless race prei- SPRINGFIELD, ILL., SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 9, 1916 "Be Ye Doers and not Sayers only." ECHOES , FROM THE GAMES Lynch's headwork and directorship in Sunday's game were great. Poston showed himself to be a ball player of note—he knows what to do with a ball when he gets it—so does Lynch. Keys showed superiority over Ferrell in the box, but Ferrell's men showed a little superiority over Peoria in the field and especially in running and stealing. Lonnie Jones holds the cards on batting and safe hits. Peoria's first baseman may be said to be "a bird." Wallace always gets results. HOW HIGH FINANCE SEES A PRESENT DAY CRAZE New York, N. Y.—John H. Davis and Company, bankers, 10 Wall St., New York, in their financial circular issued regularly, discuss the present day tendency to regulate by law nearly every liberty of the individual. These bankers say: "It never has been our practice to discuss in these circulars subjects not generally recognized as having direct bearing upon the financial and industrial situation. At this time, however, we find good reason to depart from this rule for the purpose of pointing out the dangerous and evil possibilities of the present eraze that is disturbing economic and political conditions in so many parts of the country. "There is a great mass of available testimony that goes to show that in most American communities where prohibition has been put in force, its chief efforts have been to drive liquor from the open to cover, to make law-breakers of the people and to displace the milder harmless beverages with spirits less bulky but more powerful and destructive to morals and health. There are prohibition localities in amazing number where the quantity of alcoholic liquors imported is proportionately far in excess of the consumption in places where the traffic is quite free. "It is in these states that prohibition is supposed to be most necessary, by reason of the extensive negro population, and yet it is the testimony of many of the most reputable southern newspapers, backed by various court records, that marked increase in crime has followed closely upon the adoption of anti-liquor laws, attributable directly to the immediate development of illicit traffic. In such localities, as everywhere in dry territory, the closing of the openly conducted shop and bar has meant the multiplication of the secret still, the prompt appearance of the "bootlegger" and the opening of the illegal den with all its vicious features. It is the admission of many employers of labor, especially in mining, lumbering and kindred industries, that whereas prohibition seemed desirable before it was enforced, its result has been increased drunkenness and greater loss of efficiency, this by reason of the use of secretly purchased and quickly consumed liquor of far greater stupefying and poisoning power when the traffic was open." dice of white savages. Congress can do something and the nation need do something to stop it. We will protest, we shall insist on appropriate legislation being passed by Congress to carry out the provisions of the constitution giving every man, woman and child the protection of life.—St. Louis Argus. Ah, my brothers, you are right. We endorse every word you say. You have fired straight at the bull's eye—you hit the bull—the sound reverberates round the globe. Yes, something must be done to abate and stop this curse. It must be done soon. If there is not a stop put to such atrocious crimes, it will require more than 125,000 raw soldiers to patrol our western frontier. "Rome shall perish, write that word. In the blood that she has spilt; Perish hopeless and abhorred, Deep in ruin as in guilt." T. R. Thompson, Jr., of Peoria, was in the city Sunday. Two of the finest baseball games of the season were witnessed at the T. C. park Sunday and Monday, Sept. 3 and 4, between Chas. Freeman's Bohemian Giants, of Peoria, and the Nationals, the cleverest aggregation we have had with us this year. Peoria borrowed three of our stars—Wallace, Jones and Poston—and two men from St. Louis—Keys and Webster. Sunday Peoria's battery was Keys and Webster; Nationals, Ferrell and Ford. The game was beautiful, errors were few. Lynch used good head work and every player did well. The Nationals did pretty work, and the sable sons were ready for the onslaught. Wallace, Lynch, Lonnie Jones and Poston lead in the batting. Keys struck out nine men, while Ferrell struck out ten. Score 4 to 2 for Peoria. Monday's game was still more exciting. The size of the crowds seemed about equal to the day previous—about 800. The colored boys showed their superiority at every stage of the game. Poston was in the box and pitched an errorless game. Lynch hit a three-baser: Lonnie Jones two and Wallace two. Wallace and Webster both made sensational running catches creditable to professionals. Rabbit is some short stop. Webster has few superiors behind the bat and L. Jones never retrogrades. The Bohemians never allowed the Nationals to score but ence, the fourth inning, when on an error by Peoria, they touched home plate twice. The whole game was good from start to finish. FAIR STREET CAR PLANS COMPLETED Utility Company Will Maintain a Fast Schedule on Loop Line. Arrangements for street car service for Illinois State Fair patrons have been completed. A. D. Mackie, general manager of the Consolidated Railway Company, announced plans to care for the throngs today. Cars will be run on the fair ground loop 20 seconds apart. There will be 94 cars on the loop when the rush is on, making 155 cars an hour around the loop. Normal capacity of the equipment will be 15,000 people an hour. In a rush the cars will be able to handle 20,000 people an hour. The cars will go out on Ninth street and return from North Grand avenue on Seventh street line. Other Lines. Too Cars running up to Monroe street in the down town district will take 35 minutes to make the loop and those looping back on Washington street will make the loop in 30 minutes. Extra service will be placed on all other city lines as it is needed to care for the crowds. .Loop service will be maintained at night just the same as in the day time. Cars will be provided to carry crowds out to the fair grounds for the evening program early in the evening and will wait on the sidings on Eleventh street to bring the crowds back to town after the entertainment is over. W. P. Hennengton, Jr., of Chicago, was in the city this week to attend the funeral of his sister, Miss Daisy. AN ANTI-GOSSIP LEAGUE A disgusted citizen of Oak Park is urging the organization of an anti-gossip league in that city. The women of the town, declares this man, whose identity for obvious reasons is not disclosed, have acquired the small talk habit. They can't discuss anything but their neighbors' affairs. An anti-gossip league in Oak Park, and Springfield, too, for that matter, would be a fine thing. But the disgusted gentleman is wrong in wanting it confined entirely to women. Some of the choiceest gossip can be heard in barber shops, barrooms, pool rooms and other places where men congregate. Any anti-gossip organization should admit men to membership.—Chicago Tribune. BRINGING NEGRO LABORERS Pennsylvania Railroad Officials Seek Men in the South for Unskilled Work. Philadelphia, Pa.—More than 5,000 negroes from Georgia and other southern states have been brought to this city within the past few weeks by the Pennsylvania Railroad officials in an effort to solve the labor problem. Two thousand men arrived last week and are being subjected to the physical examination required by the rules of the road. Most of them will be put to work on the Pennsylvania grain elevator at Girard Point. Agents of the railroad have been at work in various southern cities more than a month and all have had trouble with the authorities, most of which is cleared up, according to officials of the road here. These agents have been hiring negroes ranging in age from sixteen to sixty years for unskilled work, offering from $1.50 to $2.00 a day. The railroad has discovered that it will not end labor shortage merely to import enough men for the immediate need. In the first batch brought from the south about a month ago, 200 or 300 men secured through southern employment agencies, quit their jobs within a few weeks. These men were employed on improvement and construction work within a radius of ten miles of Philadelphia, and according to the railroad officials, left to accept jobs with contractors or around munitions plants. It is hoped that the others now being brought in will realize the great opportunity being given them and that they will "stay on the job," instead of quitting as soon as they get a little money ahead. The candidacy of George E. Keys, a Springfield young man, is meeting with favor over the State and the encouragement he is receiving throughout the State and in Chicago is very gratifying to his friends here. Mr. Keys is a young man of sterling qualities and has been a staunch, hard working Republican for his party ever since he reached manhood. He is making countless friends over the State and no candidate has a larger number of colored friends than Mr. Keys, especially the younger element whom he has had occasion to meet and become acquainted with. We recommend him to the voters throughout the State in the highest terms. MRS. J. P. ROBERTS CRITICALLY ILL Mrs. J. P. Roberts, late of 1707 E: Capitol Ave., who has been ill since Christmas, and who has been at her mother's, Mrs. Franklin, at Grenada, Miss., for the past two months, is critically ill at this date (Sept. 4) and her husband, J. P. Roberts, was wired for last Monday. He left immediately for her bedside. Her many friends here hope that recovery is probable. HUGHES MAKING SWEEP TO "DIXIE" Justice Hughes, republican candidate for president, spoke in Nashville, Tenn., on Labor Day and dared to express his honest convictions in the very mouth of the lion. He shows by this that he is a man of courage and that he is not sectional—he is not afraid to express himself, even on the "sacred" soil of the home of Jas. K. Polk, Carmack and other men whose "fire-eating" reputations have scared men from the land of the morning glories and the sweet magnolias. Mr. Chas, Fant, of Mt. Pulaski Ill, was in the city Sunday. ANNUAL TOUR. OF UNIVERSITY SINGERS Will appear here at Masonic Hall, Sept. 27, under management of Dr. S. A. Ware. This will be a rare treat. These singers have an international reputation. Dr. Ware recommends them in the highest. The admission fee will be 35 cents. Miss Ethelynda Michem, of Oklahoma City, Okla., was a guest at Camp Butler, Sept 4, 5, and 6th with Miss Hallie Ford. PRICE: FIVE CENTS CHAMPAIGN Rev. S. T. Clanton conducted the funeral of Mr. John Willis, which was largely attended. Mr. B. F. Crushion and Rev. J. Rivers, and Mrs. H. J. Wells were among the representatives at the Wood River Association which met in Danville. Mrs. Dennis Brackenridge and daughter, Lucille, have returned from Kentucky, where they have been visiting relatives and friends. Mrs. Ida Martin has returned home from Chicago where she has been visiting relatives and friends. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Bosty and daughter, Ada, have returned from Murphysboro, where they have been visiting for fifteen days with the former's mother. The Two Households of Ruth presented Mrs. E. T. Dean, G. D. W. R., a beautiful locket as a token of appreciation. Miss Woodrof, of Little Rock, Ark., has returned to her home in Arkansas after visiting Mrs. Fannie Owens of this city. Mrs. S. N. Nickels attended the Wood River Association last Tuesday in Danville. Mrs. Evelyn Bassit, of Rock Island, Mrs. Florence Cook, of Quince, were among the representatives at the State Federation, which was held at the A. M. E. church last week. Miss Lula Carter entertained the Ideal Embroidery Club last Wednesday afternoon. A delicate luncheon was served. Mrs. E. T. Dean, president of State Women's Convention, is attending the National Baptist Convention as representative in Savanah, Ga. Don't forget to see Mrs. E. T. Dean and get the Forum. Mr. Marion Rhodes, of W. Laurel street, has been indisposed for several weeks and is not much improved. His daughter is here from Tacoma, Washington, but will return to the west soon on account of this climate being against her health. CHICAGO NURSE HEAD OF AUGUSTA HOSPITAL Augusta, Ga.—It is reported that Miss Edna DePriest, a graduate of the Provident Hospital Training School, Chicago, has accepted the position of superintendent of Lamar hospital, this city. The Lamar hospital is maintained by the city for colored patients, but it has been in charge of a white nurse since the death of Miss Mittie White, a former superintendent. Miss DePriest has been employed in the Provident hospital since her graduation. THE N. Y. AGE. NEW YORK STREET CAR MEN GO ON STRIKE. Now that the railroad strike is settled by force, the New York street car strike is on. Shall Congress pass a special Act satisfactory to then? The Bohemian Giants, of Peoria will again cross bats with the N ationals, here tomorrow. "Ah ha!" there will be a hot time in the old park. What's the matter with Potatoes? The soldiers are arriving, regi ment by regiment. As soon as they are all safely, back at their respec tive mobilization points. Villa will be heard from. EDITOR WHEELER OF QUINCY JOURNAL IS DEAD Editor Wheeler, of the Quincy Illinois Journal, one of the leading Democratic Journals, is dead. Mr Wheeler was one of the foremost editors of the State, and the leading Democrats. His history is spectacular. Miss hortense Jackson has returned from a pleasant visit, with friends, in Galesburg, Illinois. I. E. FOSTER.....President E. L. ROGERS.....Editor-Manager 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 Springfield, Ill., under the act of Congress of March 3, 1879. "I am more interested in the fortunes of oppressed men and pitiful women, and children, than in any property rights, whatsoever" Woodrow Wilson, (in speech of acceptance-) Wonder is that really true, or merely brilliant rhetoric? "I am the candidate a party, but I am above all things else an American citizen. I neither ask the favor nor fear the displeasure of that small alien element among us which puts loyalty to any foreign power before loyalty to the United States. President Wilson, in speech of acceptance. "How precious did that grace appear, the hour I first believed. If we could believe, as a separate racial species, that Mr Wilson meant us, too, we would ask ten million loyal sons and daughters, to join in the chorus and sing this stanza on the front porch of the White House. "Oh, for a thousand tongues to sing my great redeemer's praise." "The Mexican people are entitled to attempt their liberty from such influence, and so long as I have anything to do with the action of our great government I shall do everything in my power to prevent any one standing in their way. I know that this is hard for some persons to understand, but it is not hard for the plain people of the United States to understand. "It is hard doctrine only for those who wish to get something for themselves out of Mexico, here are men, and noble women, too, not a few, of our own people, thank God! whose fortune are invested in great properties in Mexico who yet see the case with true vision and assess its issue with true American feeling. The rest can be left for the presseut out of the reckoning until this enslaved people has had its day of struggle towards the light. "I have heard no one who was free from such influences propose inference by the United States with the internal affairs of Mexico. Certainly no friend of the Mexican people has proposed it. Pres. Wilson's, speech of acceptance—what does he mean, astrologers? Is he for America first, or Mexico first? We must wake up! We must bestir ourselves! We must stop laughing about things that demand our serious thought. We must stop frittering away the strength and resources which should be devoted to the struggle of securing our place, of maintaining our very existence in this country. If the President and the Democratic Congress, with such unprecedented speed, rush a law into the statute books, to avert a railway strike, why can't they rush something through for the benefit of the soldiers? The soldiers need more pay. "O Consistency, thou art a Jewel." If the people will investigate the Candidates, and ascertain who, and what sort of men, are behind Lowden, and who, and what sort of men are behind Lowden's opponents, we can not see why any colored man could be against Lowden. The men who are behind Mr. Lowden's opponents, are men who work against the best interests of the colored man. J. B. GEORGE H. WILSON QUINCY, ILLINOIS Candidate For The Republican Nomination for Attorney General State's Attorney for Adams County 1896-1900. Corporation counsel of the city of Quincy 1907 08, State representative 36t District, 46th, 47th, 48th and 49th General Assemblies. Chairman of Temperanone committee of the House. Had charge of the Woman's Suffrage Bill on the third reading in the House: also of the Legislative program of the Committee on Uniform State laws of State Bar Association. Member of the Board of Governors of the state Bar Association. Lay delegate of the General Conference of the Methodist church at Saratoga Springs in May. Member of Bodley Lodge No. 1, A. F. & A. M. MEDILL McCORMICK The honorable Medill McCormick who is running for Congressman at large. A vote for him Tuesday, Sept. 13th, will mean much to our people and nation because he advocates a square deal to all men, and an increase in the number of colored regiments in the Government service. A national law to prevent lynching and a short ballot to enable racial or group representation in public service. The position of Congressman at large, is a very important one and the man who has this position has a chance to be of great service. We find McCormick to be a fearless man who believes in America, for all the people, opposed to this lynching propaganda and has stamina enough to strike it in its most vulnerable and vital spot—he will help kill it by making a federal law to reach this most damnable evil. We believe he is the man for the Negroes to line up with. WOMAN WHO TAUGHT Cedar Rapids, Ia.—Miss Esther Douglass, one of the first white women to leave the north and go south to teach Negro children, died here recently at the Home for Aged Women, in her ninety-second year. She was born in Hanover, Mass., June 12, 1824, and went as a missionary to the Carolinas a year before the war ended. For more than fourteen years she has been an inmate of the Home for Aged Women, and was frequently visited by former students who had developed into successful men of affairs. Mrs. John Wilson and little Inez Craddock have returned from Rockford, Ill. and Chicago, where they have been the guests of Mrs. Amos Tucker, of Chicago and daughters of Chicago. We hope the new students, of color, in Springfield High will conduct themselves with becoming decorum and uphold the standard of the alumni. Leonard Williams has returned to this city after an extended vacation. VOTE FOR LOWDEN FOR OUR GOVERNOR Don't Forget Wednesday Sept.13, is the Day to Cast Vote. Frank O. Lowden is the man for Governor of Illinois. Next Wednesday, Sept. 13, is the day the voter should go to the primary. If you want Lowden for Gov.ernor, remember your vote will not count if you stay at home. Go and vote for him and take your friends along with you. You are choosing a man to run the great State of Illinois for you. You are a stockholder in this big enterprise. You want the greatest amount of efficient service that can be given you at the lowest possible cost. Frank O. Lowden pledges four years of ser- 107 FRANK O. LOWDEN. vice in your bebalf—not in building up a political machine at your expense. Will Apply Business Methods. He will apply business methods in state affairs. He will recommend the budget system of finances, that some responsible head may study the needs of government and reduce your tax burdens by holding down appropriations and making every cent expended secure its equivalent in service His Pledges to the People. Frank O. Lowden is pledged to an effort to consolidate a hundred state commissions and departments into ten; to a greatly needed revision of antiquated tax laws; to fewer jobs for politicians and lower taxes for the people; to the development of your farms and live stock interests; protection of industrial workers in every line and to a square deal to the employer and the tradesmen and merchants of the cities and villages throughout the state. Takes Cause to Voters. He has gone to the people with honesty of purpose. His integrity is unquestioned. Not in years have the people of Illinois had the opportunity of selecting so capable and able a man for Governor as they now have in Frank O. Lowden. Has Kept His Words. Declaring he would not be the candidate of any faction, and that as a candidate he would make no promises, express or implied, or have any all- VOTE FOR Jacob Frisch (DRUGGIST) Springfield, Illinois Republican candidate for REPRESENTATIVE 45th Senatorial District PRIMARY SEPTEMBER 13 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 Office, Bell 2156 Dr. J. I. Miles Special Attention given Children's Teeth Rooms 1-3 Nelson Bid'g. SEVENTH and ADAMS STREET ances, either direct or remote, which would embarrass the free exercise of his best judgment in discharging the duties of Governor, should be he the choice of the people of Illinois, he has kept the faith and remained stead fast to the end. Many Asking Special Favors. Every voter of Illinois knows there are many different agencies in this state, seeking pledges from candidates upon some particular group of interest to the particular group of people therein. Candidates opposing Col. Lowden for the nomination are boasting of the support of this or that group. Some groups are taking the position of political bosses in telling the voters how they shall vote in this primary. Pledges Have Been Given Every voter knows when such organizations demand votes be cast for a particular candidate, that candidate, of necessity, has given a pledge TO SERVE A FACTION of the people, and that he is thereby PRECLUDED FROM SERVING ALL of the people with mature consideration and calm judgment. Refuses to Serve Factions. Frank O. Lowden declared he would serve no faction. He has been important but has refused to pledge service to a part of the people, however interested. He has pledged he would, if nominated for Governor, serve all the people. He will be as good as his word. No Politics at Public Expense. He has further declared he is a candidate for Governor and does not aspire to be a party boss. If nominated and elected, he will not use the office to build up a political machine in the interest of anybody. Worked HIs Way Up. Frank O. Lowden is a lawyer of experience. He is a business man of proven success. He knows the needs of the farmer because he has per personally given years of his life to the work. He understands the cause of the workingmen because in his younger days he was a part of the great army of world toilers. He has gone from the bottom of the ladder to the top because of ability. He has gone through this campaign without attack upon his opponents and has done nothing for which he need apologize. Square Deal to All. If he is Governor, the humblest citizen will find she as hearty a welcome and as sympathetic a hearing as any other. All will be given a fair hearing and a square deal, whether it be the laborer or the employer. A Blg. Brainy Man. Big, Brandy Man. Frank O. Loden is big enough to be Governor of Illinois. His experience gives him unusual qualification for the work that will devolve upon him in the office. His character is beyond criticism. His position is known on public questions. He does not dodge or trim. He is not raising false issues and he has not engaged in mudslinging. He would rather be right and true to himself and principles embodied in the good old-fashioned American training received in his youth than be Governor. All Can Support Lowden. What candidate offers the people so much? What voter, no matter his creed or his ideals, who can not support Frank O. Lowden for Governor? Remember the primary is next WEDNESDAY (not Tuesday), September 13. If you are with Lowden, go and cast your vote for him. The voter in the country has not for years had such a splendid chance as now to get a Governor who is a part of the country and knows its needs. Frank O. Lowden is the man. Office Phone Bell 1271 Residence 682 GEORGE STAAB, Jr. Plumbing, Heating and Gas Fitting. Repair Work a Specialty Estimates Furnished. 528 South Eleventh Street CABARET BARBECUE 11th AND WASHINGTON ST. Every Saturday Night All Night during Fair The Best in the State. Served by Lee Harris Cleaning, Repairing, and Pressing MISFIT CLOTHES FOR SALE I. KESSLER 112 North Seventh St. THE ROBINSON 'STEELINE' FOLDING BATH TUB On Exhibition at Agency 216 EAST SO. GRAND AVENUE PRICE $10 302-21-PET-1 A. PAVEY W. A. W. A. PAVEY Representative MORGAN and SANGAMON COUNTIES Mr. Pavey is one of the be t known men in Springfield having lived here over 30 years. Is a man of the highest type, sterling qualities, honest and fair. For two yea Men's Association and in this city's upbuilding quaintance with the o citizens and is highly Adams Str 201 EAST two years President of Business ion and has been a prime factor in building. He has a large ac- the older substantial colored highly spoken of by them. Street Grocery EAST ADAMS STREET and fair. For two years President of Business Men's Association and has been a prime factor in this city's upbuilding. He has a large acquaintance with the older substantial colored citizens and is highly spoken of by them. 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REPUBLICAN CANDIDATE FOR CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT OF SANGAMON COUNTY PRIMARY SEPT. 13,1916 Having served four years as Deputy Clerk and five years as Bailiff, I am familiar with the duties of the office of Circuit Clerk I Respectfully Solicit Your Support Republican candidate for Among the many candidates for Coroner, none is better known or more thoroughly competent than C.T. Branson, who has been a staunch republican all of his life, and none have worked harder for the success of the party than he. He is seeking the nomination and election on his merits. He is.. pledging only to administer the affairs of that office with even handed justice and absolute fairness to all. He is committed to the proposition that all men shall have a square deal; that there shall be neither discrimination nor unfair dealings to any person, race or nationality; that the colored man is entitled to the same treatment of every other man; that the colored man shall receive his just dues in all things whatsoever they are He believes in recognition being given all. He has given employment to colored men in his present business and the colored people have shown their gratification to him for his considerate actions. He solicits your vote on his record. R.F. HERNDON & CO. Here Is the Suit Event--and the Prices In face of the fact of a 14-weeks' strike of Garment workers in New York notwithstanding the increase in prices of materials and linings—and higher cost of making SUITS—we are launching Tuesday our largest and best. Sample Suit Sale $15.00, $20.00, $25.00, $27.50, $30.00, $35.00 AND $40.00 NEW FALL SUITS Autumn Suits that Depict Fashions of Latest Conception The Selection of a modish Suit is now uppermost in minds of most women and Herndon's is splendidly ready to meet all requirements. Our line at these prices is particularly large, representing many styles, materials and colors to meet individual requirements. Young ladies who are now interested in the assembling of their new apparel in preparation for the coming season at boarding school, will find Herndon's well prepared to meet all demands. We will also show some imported models at $50, $75 and $80. Handsome Suits of Velour cloth which are distinctive in their lines and mode of trimming, of Hudson Seal. Women's Autumn Dresses We are showing new Autumn Models that are wonderfully attractive and show that close attention has been paid to the most minute details. Prominent in the display are the very effective and becoming Redingote and Peasant Models, fashioned from Serge, Satin and Taffeta, as well as combinations of these fabrics. Unique trimming modes of buttons are certain to attract attention, while the ornamentations of fringe, wool and chinese embroideries, etc., are quite out-of-the ordinary. Prices, $15 to $37.50. Our Presentation of New Fall Blouses The many "little things" that go to make attractive Blouses are embodied in the beautiful creations that await your inspection at Herdon's. Priced $2.50 to $15. New Fall Skirts Splen did Values. More than thirty styles of unusual charm and distinction; of Silk, Chuddah, Serge, Wool Poplin and Novelty Fabrics. Novelty pockets in almost every skirt, as this is the dominant feature for Fall. Prices. $3.98 to $20.00. Candidates Endorsed by Governor: Frank O. Lowden Lieut. Gov. Wm. J. Butler Sec'y. of State Louis L. Emmerson State Auditor Andrew Russel Att'y. General Edw. J. Brundage State Treasurer. Geo. E. Keys For Legislature, T. E. Lyon, W. A. Pavey, J. Frisch, M. L. Hildreth, Hugh Green. State's Attorney: C. F. Mortimer County Auditor: A. R. Drennan " Recorder; W. T. Fosset. Coroner J B- OSBY. If you failed to get in our previous big Edition, get in this issue. We will have cuts made for you. Officers Have Assurance That Grounds Will Be Filled With Exhibitors. SUPERINTENDENTS ARE BUSY Sept. 15 to 23 Dates For Fair, and Information May Be Had on Application—List of All Officials Given. Members of the state board of agriculture are conservative in saying that the Illinois State Fair, which opens Sept. 15 and closes Sept. 23, will mark a new record in State Fair attendance and educational exhibits. The board has been actively at work ever since the closing of the 1915 Fair and announce that all space is taken, and that by the best of exhibitors. With the hoof and mouth disease stamped from the state, the cattle, swine and sheep will be back at the Fair grounds again this year. This absence led many to remain away from the big exposition in 1915, officers say. This year all room in these classes has been taken. The executive officers of the board who have been working hard on details are: President, Len Small, Kankakee. Treasurer, J. F. Prather, Williamsville. Secretary, B. M. Davison, Springfield. The vice-presidents from the various congressional districts of the state are: First district, Martin Conrad, Chicago. Second, B. H. Hele, Chicago. Third, John McCord, Cook county. Fourth, Frank M. Mares, Chicago. Fifth, August W. Miller, Chicago. Sixth, John Dill Robertson, Chicago. Seventh, J. J. McComb, Chicago. Eighth, Louis F. Wilk, Chicago. Ninth, W. E. Fam, Chicago. Tenth, W. E. Dams, Libertyville. Eleventh, vacant. Twelfth, George H. Madden, Mendota. Thirteenth, J. E. Taggert, Freeport. Fourteenth, Frank Thornber, Monmouth. Fifteenth, W. F. Aten, Ray. Sixteenth, B. J. Code, Bradford. Seventhth, Heft B. Taylor, Fairbury. Eighteenth, Thomas G. Vennum, Watseka. Nineteenth, William Dighton, Monticelle, Twentieth, Ellias Watkins, Petersburg. Twenty-first, C. M. Woods, Springfield. Twenty-second, John S. Culp, Bethalo? Twenty-third, Thomas S. Marshall, Carbondale. Twenty-fourth, John W. Shaw, Harrisburg. Twenty-fifth, Joab Goodall, Marlan. The superintendents of the various departments to whom information queries may be sent in case it is not furnished at the general offices of the state board of agriculture at the state house are: Class A, cattle, section 1, beef breeds, Joab Goodall. Class A, cattle, section 2, dairy breeds, Thomas G. Vennum. Class B, horses, section 1, heavy horses, J. P. Code. Class B, horses, section 2, light horses, H. B. Taylor. Class B, horses, section 3, jacks and jennets, Ellas Watkins. Class B, horses, section 4, speed, George H. Madden. Class F, mechanic arts, William Dighton. Class G, farm products, John W. Shaw. Class H, horticulture, J. J. McComb. Class I, floribulture, John W. Shaw. Class J, relics, J. W. Miller. Class K, textile fabrics and amateur arts, A. W. Miller. Class L, education, J. D. Robertson. Class M, machinery, B. M. Davison, secretary. Class N, dairy products, Frank M. Mares. Class O, aplary, culinary and pantry stores, W. E. Davis. General superintendent, B. H. Heide. Marshal of the ring, C. M. Woods. Superintendent of coliseum, J. F. Rehm. Superintendent of gates, J. E. Taggert. Superintendent of tickets and admissions, Louis F. Wilk. Superintendent of boys' State Fair school, John D. Robertson. Superintendent of permits and privileges, W. F. Aten. Superintendent of grand stand, Frank Thornbur. Superintendent of members' restaurant J. F. Rehm Superintendent of forage, B. H. Helde. Superintendent of emergency hospital, vacant. Superintendent of women's building, C. M. Woods. Auditor, C. M. Woods. The Boys' State Fair school commission includes: Francis G. Blair, president; George F. Tullock, Edgar C. Pruttt, Eugene Davenport and H. A. McKeene, secretary. Board of lady managers: President, Mrs. S. E. Winser, Princeton. Vice-president, Mrs. Grace Viall Gray, 5621 Maryland avenue, Chicago. Treasurer, Mrs. Clarence G. Goodwin, 7542 Ridgeland terrace, Chicago. Secretary, Miss Laura A. Gonterman, Edwardsville. POLICE PROTECTION AT FAIR. Safety of Visitors and Property to Be In Charge of Experienced Man In Charge of Experienced Men. Protection of health, happiness and safety of visitors at the Illinois State Fair, Sept. 15-23, and also fire protection, will be of the same sort and efficiency as one can have in his home town. Police, fire and hospital service, with full equipment, has been arranged for. The utmost care will be taken of visitors. Beside fire stations, ambulance and hospitals, there will be two departments of police, one a uniformed company, the other plain clothes. They will all be men of experience, competent to deal with every case of possible emergency. A hospital corps will be stationed in the exposition building, and automobiles in parking places will be guarded Illinois D F. E. Shuster,Manager Pure Pasteurized Milk and Cream for Family Use a Specialty Medill Mo the m Congressm ---stands for Feden will check lynchin A man of the high Every colored m should vo 330 NORTH FOURTH STREET Medill McCormick the man for Congressman-at-Large ---stands for Federal Legislation that will check lynching. Every colored man in the State should vote for him. PROFESSOR L. C. JONES. Principal of the Piney Woods Country Life School at Braxton, Misa, Which He Organized Under a Pine Tree In 1909. [Name] The success of the Piney Woods Country Life school at Braxton, Miss., since its organization six years ago has been most remarkable. The school was started under a pine tree in 1900 by Laurence C. Jones of Iowa. Young Jones had no money with which to carry on the work, but he did have faith in the good people of Mississippi and elsewhere who believed in giving the colored children a chance to get an education. With an abundance of pluck, energy and persistence Professor Jones, who is a graduate of the Marshalltown (IA), high school (1903) and of the University of Iowa (1907), threw himself into the work of securing friends and money. His task at the beginning was a hard one, but he stuck to his guns until he secured enough money to provide a small schoolroom. He continued his campaign for funds until the school was well enough equipped to meet the needs of the community at that time. Starting with no means six years ago, the little school has grown into a large, thrifty institution, free of debt. The plant consists of 534 acres of land, three large buildings and several smaller ones, 200 students and nine teachers. Among the industries and trades taught are farming, printing, broom-making, blacksmithing, carpentry, laundering, weaving, cooking, sewing, wheelwrighting, basketry and millery work. The course of study extends from the primary through the academic grade. Funds for more buildings and a larger equipment are now needed, which Professor Jones is striving to secure. Watch for the Big Popular Vote contest to be conducted this Fall Ge your Lady candidate in trim for the race. Pianos, Diamond Rings, Watches and Lavilliers given away for a few hours work. THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA New Phones 7755-7756 Dairy Co. McCormick man for man-at-Large al Legislation that g. nest ideals. man in the State te for him. FAIR GROUNDS ARE ALL READY Converted From Fine Military Camp to Great Exhibit Grounds. SANITATION VERY STRICT. 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 Dumna by which a company of militia may be called for service during the Fairr. In case they are, Fairr 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. 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. ```markdown ``` Old Phone 1655 Capital Cash Grocery and Meat Market New Phone 540 Golden Age Flour Aristos, Snow White Pillsburys Flour Gold Medal Flour Corn, Tomatoes, Peas We carr E. Hazel Wallace FUNERAL DIRECTOR PROMPT AMBULANCE SERV Prices the Lowest 119 NORTH PROMPT AMBULANCE SERVICE—CHAPEL IN CONNECTION Prices the Lowest Satisfaction Guaranteed 119 NORTH EIGHTH STREET Stone & PROPRIETOR 4 Chair Imperial 821 East Washington Street BARBERS: Horace Stone & Jones 4 Chair Imperial Barber Shop 821 East Washington Street Springfield, Illinois BARBERS: Horace Stone, Lloyd Jones Edward Baumann. C. T. Baumann Baumann Bros. PRESCRIPTION DRUGGISTS (Deutsche Apotheke) Your Patronage Solicited Corner 7th and Washington Sts. Furnished Rooms 206 N. 14th St. Mrs. J. M. Thomas, Prop. Bell Phone 2322 A. Morris Williams Attorney at Law. 115 South 11th St. 300- I.S. DUNN DIVERNON, ILL. Editor of Divernon News Candidate for the Republican Nomination for Member of House of Representatives "The man from the country" Stands for clean Legislation Will appreciate your support BELL PHONE, 6350 Electric and Hand Massage CALLS PROMPTLY ANSWERED Hot and Cold Baths 1907 2463 Vote For L. Clyde Atkinson Republican Candidate for CORONER He has employed labor for the past six years and has been fair to all classes, Vote for him on Primary day, Sept. 13. He will serve the people. COAL! ORDER NOW FOR SEASON Prompt Deliveries by the TON OR LOAD Geo. W. Wells 1610 EAST MASON STREET Bell Phone 1383 Misses Eulalia and Jennye Osby have returned to this city after a pleasant visit in Danville and vicinity. Mrs. J. B. Osby and son, Russel, have returned from a short visit with relatives in Litchfield, Ill. Miss Alicia Smythe is visiting in Kentucky. Mrs. John Davis and family, who have been spending the summer with relatives in Champaign, have returned to this city. Mrs John Patterson, of St Louis, is visiting her daughter, Mrs Crossland, 1149 Virginia Ave. M. B. MORTUARY Hennington—Died, at 9:45 pm. Sunday, Sept. 3rd, at the family residence, 1718 E. Washington street, Miss Daisy Hennington, aged 19 years and 3 months. Decedent is survived by her father, W. P. Hennington, three brothers, W. P. jr., Robert and Theodore, and her grandmother, Mrs. Anna Atkinson. Funeral services were held at 1:30 o'clock Wednesday afternoon from the residence and at 2 o'clock from St. Paul's A. M. E. Church, Rev. Bazie officiating. Burial was in Oak Ridge cemetery. Miss Hennington was an excellent musician and a former high school student. She leaves a host of friends to mourn her death. NEGRO RACE CONGRESS CALLED IN NEW JERSEY. Atlantic City, N. J.—A thorough dissecting of the rights of Negro citizens of New Jersey under the New Jersey Civil Rights Bill is expected to mark the session, of the Negro Race Congress called to meet at Cape May, on September 5. The Negro citizens, especially the Republicans, were asked by a joint meeting of the Negro American Alliance and the League Negro Republicans to assemble in this congress. Unfavorable conditions in New Jersey, indicating that discrimina- and segregation in violation of the State law are increasing, with failure of the State legislature to consider bills providing for a Negro Regiment in the National Guard cause the members of the executive committee to feel that this is the proper time to ascertain the views of the men who are asking the suffrage of the people. There is to be elected a United States Sen- A vote for Len. Small is a vote for True Republicanism Integrity and Efficiency Faithful Public service Honest Dealing. Held to insure Republican success by nominating this Republican of state wide reputation in Primaries Sept. I3. aor, a Governor, several Congressmen, State Senataors and members of the lower house of the State legislature, Officers of the organization calling the Congress are: J. A. Lightfoot, presidant; John J. Johnson and A.T.Bofman of Canden, V Presidents; J.F.Bourne, secretary; Reuben Rose, Burlington, and H Richardson, Cape May. Miss Hallie Ford, instructor in Dunbar High School, Muskogee Oklahoma, left for that city, Sept. 6th, to take up her next year's work Mrs Brownell D. Kirby left for Saginaw, Michigan to join her husband, and make her future home Mrs Nancy Jenkins has returned from Taylorville. Miss Georgia Mardis, of Chicago, returned to that city after a 7 week's visit with her cousin, Miss Aida Smith, of Lanesville. Rev. Green Johnson was one of a party who made a recent fishing excursion to Quincy, Ill.. his former home. While in that city he was the guest of Mr. Nemus Sykes, and Mr. and Mrs. Robinson. Sunday night he spoke in the pulpit of the 8th and Elm St. Baptist church in that city. Mrs, Essex Jones was removed to St. John,s Hospital, Friday night to have an operation performed. The cornerstone laying of the new High School took place Saturday afternoon, Sept. 9th. Mr. A. D. Mackie, general manager of the Springfield Consalidated Ry., is in New York City on business. A big republican meeting was held at 24 and E. So. Grand Ave. Friday night at which the candidates spoke—other speakes being: Attys. C. S. Gibbs and G. G. Clanton. Lowden was praised at both meetings and the quartett School Books SECOND-HAND and NEW AT- 419 EAST ADAMS Books Exchanged Vote for HU For Member of the HOUSE 45th SENATORIAL DISTRICT, help himself; if nominated and elected, people of Sangamon counties a worthy r HUGH GREEN, Jacksonville. Primaries S For Member of the HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 45th SENATORIAL DISTRICT, SANGAMON, MORGAN and GREEN help himself; if nominated and elected, he would no doubt; strive to make the people of Sangamon counties a worthy representative. HUGH GREEN, Jacksonville, Ill., for REPRESENTATIVE Primaries Sept. 13, 1916 rendered high class songs. HUGHES TO SPEAK Dr. Henderson's professional card appears in this issue. He is one of the acknowledged men of rare intellectual attainments, being a graduate of Northwestern University, at the head of his class. He has won the distinction of being among the few ablest physicians in this city. The doctor is now located at 819 1-2 East Washington St., and has one of the most substantial auto in the city, a very convenient asset to his business. JOHN J. STOWE candidate for the Republican Nomination for State Treasurer strong believer in organized labor. Common Candidate for Common people. Believes in extending equal rights and Justice under the law to Colored people. Believes in true Republicanism, Honesty and Efficiency. It is not necessary to be a Banker to be State Treasurer Endorsed by the Cairo Colored Republican Club; Metal Polishers, Buffers and Platers and many other organizations. TWO HOUSES FOR SALE, I will sell one or both of two nice houses on east Pine street. G. W. MURRAY, 2171½ S. 6th St. ```markdown ``` Money Saved UGH GREEN USE OF REPRESENTATIVES SANGAMON, MORGAN and GREEN JACOB FRISCH W. A. PAVEY THOS. E. LYON MATTHEW L. HILDRETH I. S. DUNN Hugh Green; Lawyer; Jacksonville, Ill; born, southern Illinois, 1887; encouraged to make the race by repeated suggestions from numerous voters in the rank and file of the party; left fatherless at age of three; trained up by mother; educated in district; common and high schools, college in Jacksonville, law school in Chicago; worked for principal part of money required to pay his own way; as farm hand, clerk, common laborer, steward, collector, library attendant, contestant for cash prizes; unsuccessful candidate for Republican nomination for representative in 1914; after defeat, active as a speaker and worker for party; experience in justice, county circuit, appellate and supreme courts; always voted "dry"; is in favor of county option, woman suffrage, constitutional convention; evision of revenue laws, protection of industrial workers, good roads, civil service, economy; attendant Methodist church; a tireless worker for a record of energy, integrity, self-reliance, enthusiastically helped by many good people because they have seen that he strives to e, Ill., for REPRESENTATIVE Sept. 13, 1916 HUGHES TO SPEAK AT THE FAIR Hon Charles E. Hughes of New York, Republican candidate for president, will be Springfield's guest during the Illinois state fair. He will come to Springfield Tuesday, September 19, and deliver an address at 4:30 oclock in the afternoon. M. B. Northwestern University Medical school, Class of '83 DR. JAS. E. HENDERSON Diseases and ailments of Women a specialty Hours; 9 to 11 a.m., 3 to 5 p.m. 7 to 8 p.m. 819 1-2 E. WASHINGTON STREET MRS. MATTIE TUCKER Milliner Fall & Winter Late Styles Now in. Toilet Articles 207 N. 14th St., Springfield, Ill. --- 302 (PEI) W. H. CRUM Republican candidate for STATE AUDITOR Is one of most experienced men for this position in the race, having given 12 years service as chief clerk in the Insurance Dept. Judge Crum's qualifications square with the position to the minutest points. He is making a thorough campaign and has innumerable friends. We desire, as a personal acquaintance of his, having known him for eight years, to commend him in the highest to the voters of this state, assuring each and everyone that should Mr. Crum be successful, every man from the highest to the lowest in the walks of life will be treated so cordial and with such affability that he will never regret having voted for this honorable man. 302 GEORGE E. KE OF SPRINGFIELD, Candidate for the Republican Nomi STATE TREASURE Primary September 13, 1916 Mrs J. Harold White, and son, J. Harold, Jr., have returned from a lengthy visit in Chicago. Get the Champion Magazine at this office. Man of Remarkable Energy and Sterling Business Qualities The Chicago Banker of recent date says concerning Geo. E. Keys: "George E. Keys, candidate for the Republican nomination for state treasurer of Illinois, was born at Springfield, March 22, 1880. He has been a member of the Republican City and County Committees almost continuously since 1900 and was in 1914 and 1915 chairman of the Sangamon County Republican Committee and of the Republican Committee for the Third Supreme Judicial District of Illinois, comprising sixteen counties, which recently re-elected Justice Frank K. Dunn. During 1912 and 1914 he very actively assisted in the campaign in behalf of Senator Lawrence Y. Sherman, conducting an extensive correspondence in aid of his nomination and election over his signature." E. KEYS GFIELD, publican Nomination EASURER Dr. Townsend, of Nashville, Tenn., Pres. of Roger Williams, University, was through the city Saturday, the guest of Dr. Ware, his old school mate. ABLE EXPONENT OF METHODISM Career of Dr. R. M. M'Kenzie of Decatur, Ala. LABORED IN MANY FIELDS. Early Struggles of a Southern Boy Whose Pluck and Ambition Have Been Richly Rewarded With Success. Up From Country Farm to Prominence In the Ministry. Decatur, Ala. - While the colored Methodist Episcopal church is comparatively new in this country, yet it has given to the race some able men and women, ministers who are well educated and devoted to the work. These men are not making much noise, but are doing actual work. In this class is to be found the Rev. R. M. McKenzie, A. B., B. D., pastor of the Bailey temple, colored Methodist Episcopal church in this town. Like most men of the race, the Rev, Mr. McKenzie was not born with a silver spoon in his mouth nor was he surrounded with gold and silver, but in a humble country home in Monroe county Feb. 27, 1875. He is Alabama's gift to the colored Methodist Episcopal church. Just at the same time he really needed the care of a mother she was called away by death. He was then twelve years old, and a sister three days old was left to the care of a grandmother, while four other children remained with their father. Wesley McKenzie, his grandfather, purchased twenty acres of Alabama land, or, at least, had contracted for it, and erected a house, but death claimed him before he could pay for it. But this brilliant preacher started his career on the farm, yet he had a great desire for knowledge. He had heard big men preach and said he wanted to be a useful man some day. It is needless to say that his early school advantages were limited, being in the rural districts, where only three months was allowed for school, thus it would take a child a long time to get an education going to school three months out of the twelve. Young McKenzie had been inspired by his mother, who spent much of her time on her knees praying to God for the life of her children, and then around the fireside she would talk to them about the future. She had faith in her own children. Seeing his education was coming slow, this young boy started cut one day to seek better educational facilities and walked from Riley to Thomasville, Ala., a distance of fifty miles. Wanting more education and knowing that it required money, he left the farm, got a job at a saw mill, where he received better wages. He laid it aside until he got enough to enter Selma university. All the time he had been reading the lives of Abraham Lincoln, Frederick Douglass and other men who had worked to the top, and this helped him to think that there was a future for him. After being in Selma university for a short time he took the county examination and became a small professor, but at the same time continued to study, saving his money to better prepare himself. Much of his early religious training is due to the Sunday school, and it was when thirteen that he was converted and joined Anderson chapel, colored Methodist Episcopal church. While yet under his majority years he held five offices in the church—trustee, steward, class leader, Sunday school superintendent and church secretary. It was in February, 1901, in the church of his choice and where he had started his Christian career that he was licensed to preach by the Rev. P. Wheels, presiding elder; J. H. Buster, pastor. In November of the same year he was admitted into the conference at Opelika, Ala., Bishop L. H. Hosley presiding, and the same conference recognized him by electing him a lay delegate to the general conference. Now he thought that it was time for him to better prepare for the ministry, so he closed out his school and then entered Palne college, Augusta, Ga. He worked in lumber mills and doing other hard work during vacations preparing for college. He graduated from Palne, college department, 1906 and then went to Gammon Theological seminary, Atlanta, Ga., and completed the theological course there 1911. Since entering the active ministry he has continued his studies. He has pastored at the following places with graftifying success, beginning at Tallahassee, Fla. in 1906, where he served one year; Sharon, Ga., one year; Augusta, Ga., one year; Atlanta, one year; Sharon, Ga., one year; Congers, Ga.; Bessemer, Ala.; Aniston, Ala., and his present charge in this town. Additions to the membership and increase in active Christian work were noted at each church which he served. Dr. McKenzie is one of the men whom the church will surely call to even higher official duties in the near future. Injunction Against Race Segregation. The United States circuit court at Norfolk, Va., recently granted Robert G. Griffin, a property owner at Newport News, Va., a temporary injunction restraining the town of Newport News from enforcing the race segregation ordinance. Thomas Newsome and W. R. Walker were Mr. Griffin's attorneys. Thus another victory for the colored people is recorded. MYERS BROTHERS. 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Mrs Harris displayed her bravery by killing a snake nearly five feet in length. Miss Maggie Davis received a handsome armidillo basket from her friend, Mr. Farmer who is on the border. Misses Gladys and Katherine Hayden were Hadley visitors recently. Mrs. Cora Smith left September 2, for Peoria, enroute to her home in Des Moines, Ia. Mrs. Scruggs, wife of Rev. Scruggs, left Sept. 3, for Macon, Mo., to teach school. Mrs. Ed. Ramey entertained Atty, J. Garfield Cotter, of Chicago, and Rev. Harliss at dinner, September 3rd. Mrs. Julianna Barnett, of Denver, Colo., was called to this city to attend the funeral of her mother Mrs. Files. Nichols Park was the scene of the annual picnics of Mt. Emory Fifth Street at Washington 2 PANT SUITS Coats with Belts, perfect with patch pockets, othull cut Knickerbocker $3.50 to $15orge Suits, Norfolk Styl Lined Knicker Pants 4.50 to $12. NO. B OTHING S MEN'S FURNIS BELL 5517 SPR ILLINO BROS SHOES NISHINGS SPRINGFIELD ILLINOIS. Page&Son Wall Paper & Paint Store 240 W. MAIN ST. ```markdown ``` --- FURNISHINGS BELL 5517 Baptist and the Christian Sunday Schools, on Sept. 2nd and 4th, respectively. Mrs. Rguben Hyatt has returned from a visit with her daughter, Mrs. Della Harris, of Chicago. Among the recent excursionists to Chicago were, Miss Magaret Edwards, Mesdames Alice Hill, H. O. Leary, Mabel Wilson and Mr. and Mrs. Chas, Reed. Rev. H. H. DeWitt attended the Association in Danville and was re-elected Moderator, of that body. Mesdames Leon Johnson and Sallie McDaniel attended the Federation of Colored Woman's Clubs, in Champaign, and also visited in Danville. Mrs. Johnson represented the West Side Art Club. On the sick list are Mesdames, Hattie Wilburn, Cressey Moore, Nettie Branum, Messrs. Geo. Ed. Tinsley and Wm. Davis. Mrs. Mary Sutton, of Peoria, attended the funeral of her brother Chas. Grannison, Sept. 5th. Mrs. Bessie Trumbo was a recent Peoria visitor. Miss Leonora Kennibrew has returned from Chicago. Miss Maude Allen is attending school in Bloomington. The Ways and Means and Blue Ribbon Clubs of the A. M. E. Church, gave a fish fry recently, at Mrs. May Bell's. Caps 25c to $1.00 Waists, 25c to $2.00 Union Suits, 25c to $1.50 Mrs. Lizzie Hansborough, of Carrollton, Miss., sister of Mrs. Wm. Triplett, has returned to her home. The chicken supper given by the Fourth Ward Club, was quite a success. Marion Mason has returned from Michigan. Clyde Jackson entertained in honor of Miss Vivian Service, of Chicago. About 25 guests were present and spent the evening in dancing and enjoying musial numbers. Delicious refreshments were served. Rev. H. H. DeWitt visited Springfield last week. Mrs. Taylor Moore, of Springfield, spent last week in our city. Mrs. Ovenia Hyatt entertained Rev. Harliss, Mrs. Emma Jones and Dirk Jones, of Chicago, and Miss Nellie Early, at supper, August 29th. Myrt Tyrell has returned from Wisconsin. A fine assorted line of beautiful paper to select from. The best Oil and Lead for painting. We do Plastering, Brick Work and Jobbing of any kind in our line. Bell Phone 511 Residence Phone 2699. Homer J. Tice REPUBLICAN CANDIDATE FOR THE NOMINATION FOR STATE AUDITOR Vote for Homer J. Tice who is a Republican every day of every year. Vote for Homer Tice whose record of twelve years service in the Legislature is without one word of censure or criticism. Vote for Homer J.Tice of whom LegislativeVotersLeague says: "Down state Republican leader. Hard working, conscientious and devoted to interests of the state." Vote for Homer J. Tice an educated, experienced business man. Vote for Homer J. Tice whose ancestors before him and who all his life has been and is a friend of the colored race. You know Homer Tice. Vote for this man whom you know. Redding's Lunch Room In a larger and more convenient place State Fair Eating Headquarters. Plenty of Tables for Ladies MEALS AND LUNCHES AT ALL HOURS. THE SAME PROMPT AND COURTEOUS TREATMENT PLATE UNCHES FROM 11 A.M. TO 3 P.M. The NEWEST in Shoes Are Seen at Strum's Ladies' Dull Kid, with washable tops in eight different color combinations, welt soles $3.95 regular $6.50 values, special at You can save money on Shoes for the entire family at SAMPLE SHOE STORE FIFTH AND MONROE Open Saturday Until 10.30. Under Mitchell's Wanted 302-4-21 REV. of 5 or 6 colored performers for old Plantation show Large season south. Good treatment and salary Those doubling Brass preferred. Boozers not RAY LaBOYTEAUX, BUFFALO. ILL.. Week of Sept. 4. MATTHEW L. HILDRETH JACKSONVILLE, ILL. Candidate for the Republican Nomination For the Legislature from the 45th Senatorial District, Sangamon and Morgan Counties. Endorsed by the Morgan County Republican Central Committee for the office to which I aspire. I will greatly appreciate your your support at the PRIMARIES SEPT. 13, [Political Advertisement] VOTE FOR L. A. [SHUG] BRAWNER Candidata For CORONER SANGAMON COUNTY VOTE FOR Subject to the Decision of the Republican Primaries, September 13. 1916 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. No Candidate running has a larger 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 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. 201 CYP LU E. E. STALEY Former well known shoe man, announces himself a Candidate for the Republican nomination for AUDITOR of Sangamon County. He has always been a staunch Republican, and in 1913 was a member of one of the best Boards of Supervisors Sangamon county ever had. If nominated and elected, Mr. Staley will make Sangamon county a first class efficient county officer, one that will be a credit to the Republican party. I want and need your vote, will you please help me PRIMARY, SEPT. 13, 1916 A. R. DRENNAN CANDIDATE FOR 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. Drennan who practiced medicine in that vacinity for many years. In 1902 he was united in marriage with Miss Marian Alyn, 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, efficient. Mr. Drennan has always been affiliated with the Republican families in the County. His great grandfather was one of the first County Commissioners and helped locate Springfield 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. IN LINCOLN always stop at Hardin & Bernard's Palace. The finest in Lincoln. Absolutely sanitary. Leisey's beer on tap, cold. Finest of wines, liquors ann cigars. imported and home made. A strictly first class place. 200 Chicago St. The very best courtesies to all. A few doors from Interurban station, Cor Chicago and Pulaski Streets. WOMEN'S CLUBS FOR HUGHES National Association Indores Republica Nominees For President. Besides indorsing Charles E. Hughes' candidacy for president, the National Association of Colored Women's Clubs, which held its biennial session at Baltimore recently, the members were urged to acquaint themselves with the laws of the various states and communities. The importance of sanitation and improvement of health conditions was also emphasized. The association approved of the child labor bill now pending in congress, urged the submission of the so called Susan B. Anthony equal suffrage amendment to the constitution and recommended the enactment of a uniform divorce law. The convention denounced all forms of discrimination in traveling based on consideration of color, styling such laws as operate in various states "a wrong, a disgrace and an indignity upon a tenth of the most loyal citizens of this country." The proposal of the National Memorial association to erect in Washington a monument in honor of colored soldiers and sailors who have fought in all of the wars of the United States was also included in the resolutions, and all clubs in the association were urged to support the movement. The preparation of a monster petition to be presented to the president and to congress protesting against lynchings and demanding justice before the law for colored men as well as for whites was agreed to. The resolutions concluded with an expression of regret and acknowledgment of loss in the death of Dr. Booker T. Washington. Graduate Nurses Hold Convention. The ninth annual convention of the National Association of Graduate Nurses was held at Mother Zion church, New York, for three days, week ending Aug. 19. A large number of visitors and delegates to the number of 130 from various states were present. The delegates were royally entertained at the Henry Street settlement and by the officials of the Music School settlement. Mrs. Adah B. Thomas of the Lincoln hospital and training school, New York, president, presided over the opening session. The address of welcome was delivered by Mrs. E. E. Green, and the response was made by Mrs. Lottie R. Jackson, head nurse at the St. Agnes hospital and training school, Raleigh, N. C. New Lodge of Knights of Pythias. Grand Chancellor John Mitchell, Jr., of the Knights of Pythias of Virginia recently set up a new lodge of the order at Washington Heights, West Hopewell, Va. The new lodge starts off with a competent corps of officers headed by William James. Mt. Vernon Daily Register: Louis L. Emmerson, candidate for the nomination for Secretary of State on the Republican ticket at the primaries to be held in 1916, was born at Albion, Edwards County, Illinois, December 27, 1863. He obtained a high school education and grew to manhood there, removing to Mt. Vernon, Ill., in 1887, where he engaged in the mercantile business continuously until 1901, when he organized the Third National bank of Mt. Vernon, of which he is now and has been for some time president. He is a member of a number of orders, among them being Knights of Pythias, Redmen, Woodmen, Elks, Loyal Order of Moose, and Masonic, in which last order he has received the thirty-third and highest degree. East St. Louis Tribune: "From pression of informed Republicans large majority in the September P see him carry 95% of the counties. Dixon Telegraph, Lee county: selected you will find that Louis I. the strongest men on the ticket." Times-Record, Aledo, Mercer co. finest and most capable Republican claim for him a clean private and record in announcing that he will The Illinois Tradesman of Spri the Labor Advocate of Quincy, the labor papers and journals pronoun labor, and are supporting his cand LOUIS L. MT. VE Candidate for the R SECRETARY Primary, Wednesday Andrew His Tribune: "From Cairo to Galena, armed Republicans is that Lou Emmons, on the September primary, and it will 5% of the counties of the state." Graph, Lee county: "When the state R ill find that Louis L. Emmerson of Mt. on the ticket." Aledo, Mercer county: "L. L. Emm capable Republicans in Illinois, His a clean private and public life and dancing that he will make an ideal Se- tradesman of Springfield, the Labor cate of Quincy, the Labor News of R and journals pronounce Mr. Emmerson supporting his candidacy for Secretary S. L. EMM MT. VERNON, ILL. State for the Republican N CRETARY OF S January, Wednesday, September 13 Andrew Ru East St. Louis Tribune: "From Cairo to Galena the universal expression of informed Republicans is that Lou Emmerson will have a large majority in the September primary, and it will be no surprise to see him carry 95% of the counties of the state." Dixon Telegraph, Lee county: "When the state Republican ticket is selected you will find that Louis L. Emmerson of Mt. Vernon is one of the strongest men on the ticket." Times-Record, Mercer county: "L. L. Emmerson is one of the finest and most capable Republicans in Illinois. His friends may well claim for him a clean private and public life and can frankly go on record in announcing that he will make an Ideal Secretary of State." The Illinois Tradesman of Springfield, the Labor World of Decatur, the Labor Advocate of Quincy, the Labor News of Rockford, and other labor papers and journals pronounce Mr. Emmerson "fair" to organized labor, and are supporting his candidacy for Secretary of State. Candidate for the Republican Nomination Primary, Wednesday, September 13, 1916 Andrew Russel 302 DEV LOGICAL CANDIDATE A Friend to the Co- Man Thoroughly Every REPNBICAN PRIMARIES Forty years of bank perience. The office of State A who fully understand If nominated and vote his undivided a fice and a vote for for efficiency and e CANDIDATE FOR AUDITOR into the Colored peo Thoroughly Compet Every Respect IN PRIMARIES SEPTEMBER ers of bank and bookk of State Auditor ne understands business rated and elected, he individed attention a vote for him will be ncy and economical LOGICAL CANDIDATE FOR STATE AUDITOR A Friend to the Colored people and a Man Thoroughly Competent in Every Respect REPNBICAN PRIMARIES SEPTEMBER 13, 1916 Forty years of bank and bookkeeping experience. The office of State Auditor needs a man who fully understands business account. If nominated and elected, he will devote his undivided attention to the office and a vote for him will be a vote for efficiency and economical methods. Bell Phone 2156. Office Hours, 9 to 12 a.m., 2 to 5 p.m., 7 to 8 p.m. Bell Phone 1963 CHAS S CIRDS Dr.N.B. Ford Physician and Surgeon. B. Ford Attornne. Surgeon. Special Attention Given Diseases of Women, Children and General Surgery. Room 1, Northwest Corner Seventh and Adams Streets. SPRINGFIELD, ILL. B. G. CLANTON 815 $ _{2}^{1} $ E. Washington Street --- Office Phone 3327 Residenee 4338 LAWYER 302 LDF from Cairo to Galena the universal ex- is that Lou Emmerson will have a primary, and it will be no surprise to us of the state." "When the state Republican ticket is L. Emmerson of Mt. Vernon is one of county: "L. L. Emmerson is one of the ans in Illinois. His friends will well and public life and can frankly go on will make an ideal Secretary of State." ingfield, the Labor World of Decatur, the Labor News of Rockford, and other once Mr. Emmerson "fair" to organized idacy for Secretary of State. EMMERSON ARNON, ILL. Republican Nomination Y OF STATE May, September 13, 1916 w Russel DATE FOR STATE EDITOR colored people and a only Competent in Respect S SEPTEMBER 13, 1916 and bookkeeping ex- Auditor needs a man ands business account. elected, he will de- attention to the of- him will be a vote economical methods. Bell Phone 1963 CHAS. S. GIBBS ATTORNEY AT LAW 723 $_{2}$ E. Washington 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. Fall & Winter Late Styles Now in. Toilet Articles 207 N. 14th St., Springfield, Ill.