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THE FORUM Historical Society State House VOL. 12 - NO. 33 UNCLE JOSH SAYS I've noticed when a fellow dies, His friends from far and near, All gather round and say nice things Of him (but the dead don't hear). They bring him flowers made up in wreaths in wreaths Which sometimes fill a room, But the dead don't even get a smell Of the fragrance they exhume. I've seen folks there that haven't spoke To him in months or years, But now they congregate and mourn. Their eyes are dimmed with tears. They all forget the bitter words They spoke but yesterday, And now they find a multitude Of compliments to pay. When you and I cash in our checks, They'll do the same, I guess; But just as far as I'm concerned It wont be by request. So if its all the same to you, Just bring to me instead The flowers while I'm living, Use the hammer when I'm dead. CHICAGO DEFENDER COLLEGE LIMITATIONS Americans have, from the beginning, been a trifle mad on the subject of a college education. To make one's son as good as the son of anybody else and a little better if possible, to fit him to hold a "high" position and to "make his mark," is instinctive of the true American. There is no need to say that this is laudable. For generations we have been writting about the laudability of it. So it might be as well—by way of variety—to inquire if vigorous, ambitious boys were not quite frequently ruined by college. By this one does not mean that they fall into extravagant company and bad habits, but merely that their native energy is wasted by the long, reluctant application to books. There are many minds to which the abstract is distasteful and the obsolete irritating. Not philosophy but the application of individual energy to personal problems is what interests them. They are not concerned with history but with achievement. What other men have thought about life and the record they have made of their ideas does not begin to move them as do their own reactions. They are not less valuable than those of studious nature. Quite the contray. Resourceful, original, aggressive natures sometimes find it nothing less than torture to sit in the classroom listening to the prefunctory addresses of weary instructors, or spending the evenings in application to studies which do not interest them and which they will soon forget. They find the universities in many respects disappointing. No one who comes in contact with them has the qualities of leadership for which they long; the academic interpretations of life are liable to be meager, cut and dried. It is little wonder that enthusiasm faints and dies, that personally weakens and initiative atrophies during the dragging four years of college life. For it does drag to the youth not constitutionally fitted for it. It drags too, for young women whose impulses and ardors point out ways of applicability to life which they often lose in the four year course in physics, psychology and lan guages. To depreciate education would be stupid indeed. But it may well be asked if thousands of young people are not deflected from the use of their talents and powers by too many years of study. They POOR CALIFORNIA Not since the days of long ago has the action in any one State, played so prominent a part in a national election as has the State of California played in this one just past. Not once in a generation does such fortune befall any State. Think of it! The whole United States stood up and looked toward "The Golden Gate." Why? Fate chose California to cast the fatal vote. Which ever way goes she, so goes the national election. Could the grand old State see her importance in this matter? Great men and women stood at the small end of the telephone waiting for the fatal call. Can it be so? This was the final question when what they waited for came. California has gone for President Wilson. How can such a thing be when Johnson carried the old state by three hundred thousand? Why Johnson ran on the G. O. P. ticket and swept the state. Yet, the head of the ticket was beateal. Some thing must be rotten in California. The daily papers say that selfish ambition of local leaders caused this lamentible state of affairs. Should this be true those men have just reason to fold their arms in abject shame. Such men should go and hide themselves in the peacable bosom of the Pacific. There appears to me a very sentimental side to this great catastrophe. "He kept us out of war" and "I didn't raise my boy to be a soldier," made quite a hit upon the sentiment of our women in that state. The demos made much of this tender cord and never a speaker missed a chance to deepen it. It was almost magical to see how, such childish sentiment spreaded. I bethought me had such sentiment griped upon the grand old mothers and fathers of the North in 1860, what would now be the condition of these United States? No, their hearts knew nothing of such girlish sentiment. Those good old mothers of Germany would today mob any speaker who would try to teach any such sentiment to them. They would say to him quickly, "the first duty of a boy is to his country." The same is no less true with any of the mothers whose country is at war. When the time comes for war, petty sentiment will not save one. Why should it play in election time with no war pending? S. A. Askew. feel the need to do, not to think. Their power of achievement exceeds their capacity for reflection. Have they not a right to choose? Shall parents consider them ungrateful or dull because they prefer to express themselves through their first hand contact with life instead of by means of memorizing what other men have done, thought, and surmised? CHICAGO TRIBUNE DECATUR. ILL. Special Dr. T. C. Buxton, who was defeated for re-election to the General Assembly, alleges that he was cheated out of the job and will therefore, contest the seat won by E. C. Perkins, of Lincoln. Dr. Buxton was sure of election and failed to look after his interests closely enough. The Adomson 8-hour law has been declared void by a Kansae Judge. Ex-Governor Yates' sister, aunt of Richard Yates, Mrs. Scott, died this week at the age of 93 years. SPRINGFIELD, ILL., SATURDAY NOVEMBER 25. 1916 "Be Ye Doers and not Savers only." Local Brevities Miss Helene White was hostess to a few friends Sunday afternoon, at her home, 1312 E. Monroe St. Dewey White has returned to his home in Tacoma, Washington, after a pleasant visit with Mrs. C. Robinson, his mother. The Every Wednesday Club met with Mrs. N. B. Ford this wk. Misses Daisy and Callie Bruner, of Bradfordton, were in the city Tuesday for a theatre party with some schoolmates. Telephone your orders in for the wonderful Holiday numbers, of The Crisis and The Champion, the leading Negro literature of America. Herman Wormly was a recent Decatur visitor. They all have the habit. Attorney C. S. Gibbs was called to Litchfield this week on business. Word has been received in this city of the serious illness of Atty. B. F. Mosely, of Chicago. Mr. Mosely is well known and well-liked in this city, as well as Chicago, and we wish him a speedy recovery. Mrs. Estelle Grand Pre, and sister, Miss Sally Gates, of New York, are the guests of Mrs. M. F. Clark. Word was received in this city of the marriage of Mrs. Nellie Willis, and Chas. S. Roberts, of St. Louis, in that city, Tuesday. The School Social at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Osby, last week, was well attended. Prof. G. H. L. Nelson made an excellent schoolmaster, and Miss Marion May received first prize. Rev. W. H. Carter, who has been ill for several weeks, is able to be out-of-doors now, but is still unable to occupy the pulpit. Misses Johnette Clanton and Maude Roberts, both of Chicago, while in the city last week to present their recital, were the guests of Mrs. E. L. Rogers, 905 S. 14th. The Recital given by the Misses Clanton and Roberts at Masonic Hall last week, was a very creditable and classical affair, showing special training and culture, both in instrumental and vocal attainments. The attendance, while not so large, was very representative. The local people, however, should be a little more liberal in attending and encouraging the young people who are aiming to set high marks. Dr. J. H. Garnett and wife, formerly president of Western College, Macon, Mo., are in the city, in the interest of Garey, Ind. real estate business. Dr. Garnett and wife are stopping with Mrs. Bass Brown. Mr. Sel Ransom, nephew of J. R. Roberts, was in the city last week. Mr. J. M. Mosby, 1614 East Jackson St., fell from his wagon Nov. 13 and suffered a severe pain, laying him up for over 10 days. Dr. Kennibrew, of Jacksonville, was in the city this week. Dr. N. B. Ford has returned from Nashville where he refereed the foot ball game between Howard and Fisk. Misses Mayme and Eulalia Osby returned from Champaign Monday, where they attended the annual Home Coming and Foot Ball Game. Emperor Francis Joseph, of Austria-Hungary, is dead. Representative Fitzgerald, of New York, will offer a bill in Congress placing an embargo an food stuffs. NATIONAL NEWS Justice Hughes has conceded the election to Wilson, but there seems yet to be some question as to the regularity of the election in California. At the meeting of the Federation at Baltimore this week, Gompers made another impassionate and anarchistic speech, a sort of lesse majeste out-burst. REPUBLICANS HAVE ENTIRE COUNTY OFFICES Now that the Republicans have the whole Court House and City Hall, it is up to them to so govern and treat the people as to retain them. Do the square thing; give every body a square deal; treat the colored people right for goodness sale; do it now, do not wait until the Campaign is on. It will not be long before the next half of the County Offices are to be elected—also the City offices. We meant no harm when we called Fred Robins' small lunch counter a "pig ankle joint." He conducts his place in Lincoln and has seen fit to discriminate. We are enemies to any discrimination, especially places where our people (colored), go and help to make. A pig ankle joint simply means a place where pig ankles, pig feet and pig snoots are to be had. You all know what a joint is. We are opposed to our people, the colored people, patronizing any place where unjust discriminations are in vogue, especially when they don't have to. So if Freddie, tells you to go to the rear, you are a fool if, you do not exit via. the front. Z. W. MITCHELL AND HIS WORK. The social settlement or civic improvement work, begun here by Mr. Z. W. Mitchell, is meeting with gratifying success. Mr. Mg. Mitchell has made a success at this work in many places over the United States; he is a well versed man in the sociological problems and has much valuable experience, having gone over a considetable part of the United States and also abroad. His work testifies for itself in this state, in Qnincy and Bloomington—he purposes to make this city the center, and erect a building here by 1918, at which time the Centennial celebration will be held for this state in this city! Illinois was admitted into the Union as a sovereign state in Dec. 1818. This building will be an endurable monument to the Negroes, not only in Illinois, but of the Union—here where lies buried, the body of Abraham Lincoln—the great, Mrs L. C. McCoo is on the sick list. Mrs Lula Goodbar left Saturday for Detroit, Mich., to make her future home. The Philanthropic Section of the Colored Woman's Club will meet with Mrs R. A. Byrd, 400 West, Williams Blvd., Monday, Nov. 27, 1916, at 2:30 p.m. The occasion is a Potato Shower. All members are urged to be present. Mrs C.H. Morgan, Chrmm. The Woman's Home and Foreign Misson Society, of Zion Baptist Church, gave a private reception at the Church, Thursday evening. Mrs.Carrie Smith entertained the Embroidery Club at her residence Thursday afternoon. Miss Lucille Jackson entertained the Wintergreen Club at her home hourday afternoon. PLEASANT GROVE CLOSES SUCCESSFUL REVIVAL Rev. James R. Smart of Selma Ala., has been in the city for 12 days conducting a revival meeting at Pleasant Grove Baptist church which closed Monday night with a delightful service. Fourteen persons accepted Christ, and on last Sunday the pastor Rev. J. J. Chappelle administered the rites of Baptism to the following persons: Mrs. Jessie Harris, Mrs. Emma Jones, Misses Liza Dickens, Gilbert Wright, Messrs. C. H. Barton, Isaac and H. E. Blakeman, with several others to follow. Messrs. Frank McClain, F. Baxter, Macy and Nerill Coe. All of whom will be baptised on the first Sunday in December. Rev. Mr. Smart, is one of the most earnest and consecrated evangelist ever called in from the southland, he will leave Springfield for Vincennes and other points in Indiana, where he will be busy until Dec. 20th. He will then leave for Selma. Ala. for a visit to his parents Mr. and Mrs. B. Smart. The Rev. Mr. Smart has given the Negro Baptist 13 years of his ministerial service and the joy of a successful career. A large and appreciative congregation witnessed the closing sermon, the theme was "Hang out your sign." The Sunday School Sunday was short and spicy. Our register was as follows. Attendance 91, last sabbath 86, this date last year 87, The offering was $2.96, last sab-$4.06. This date last year $1.59. The students are striving to emulate the accomplishments of the previous years. The Sunday School is the medium through which part of our church, men come. An instilling in the hearts of our boys and girls in such an institution, to become handsome in their enviroments, will finally prove to them that God has purposed that Glory and service be gotten from their lives. Our Sunday School slogan is: "Take what you have and make what you want." Too many times we cross the ocean, as it were to make choice of a workman, when we have them around us. There are diamonds in the rough. Miss Cora Thomas of Cass St., near 18th is ill at her home. Mrs. Francis Barnett is still on the sick list. Rev. Smart gave his farewell address to a large crowd that partly filled the church pews. During the revival meeting of 12 days and nights, $45.25 was given to Rev. Smart. Some envelopes were distributed among he members, giving a prize to the one who had the most in their envelopes. Mrs. Right of So. 17th Street, brought forward the largest sum, recieving a handsome Bible, presented by Rev. Smart. If you want to enjoy an "old time" camp meeting, come to Pleasant Grove. LINCOLN LOCALS Ben Hight is confined to his home by serious illness. Miss Lucille Dukes is ill, at the Hospital. State's Atty. Smith has returned from Hot Springs. Quartely meeting was held at the Methodist Church last Sunday. Mrs Harry Reeves, who has been ill is recovering. Mrs Mona Hill has recovered from a slight indisposition. Ered Bernard was out of the city, this week, on business. Elks Ball at Arion Hall, Thursday, Dec. 28. 1916. PRICE: FIVE CENTS CHAIMPAIGN NEWS The Homecoming of the U. of I drew many visitors to the Twin Cities Among the visitors were the Misses Juanita Clanton, Edna Powell, Houston, Lucille Brewer, Arnetta Turner. Edna Curd, Alice Jones, Gladys Csmpbell, Messrs. Lloyd Hall, Byron Kenner, Chas. Barnett, Phil Jones, Eugene Shepherd, Archie Morgan, and Mr and Mrs Earl Dickerson, all of Chicago, Misses Fay Harper, of Peoria, Ivadelle Rogan, of Decatur, Eulalia and Mayme Osby, of Springfield; and Oscar Peniston, of Dixon. Ill. A series of sermons are being preached at Salem Baptist Church. Rev. Edwards, pastor of the Free Baptist Church, preached Thursday evening, and former pastors Owens and Crushon preached Friday and Sunday, respectively. Miss Genevieve Nichols spent Saturday at her home in Danville. Mr and Mrs Leman Fowler are now residing on N. Market St. Mr's E. T. Dean, Deputy Supreme, Mother Superior, spent Monday and Tuesday in Decatur, on business for the Pilgrim Sisters of the Holy Cross, Temple No. 11 meets every first and third Monday evening. 20th Century Temple is planning to hold Open House, New Year's day, which is their regular custom. The Home and Foreign Mission Society, of Salem Baptist Church, has begun a Mission Study Course. "Home Mission In Action" is the text book used. Miss Marie Beatty was hostess at a charming matinee dance, Saturday, in honor of the visitors. C. C. Phillips, Grand Master of the Ill., Ind., Ky., and Ohio jurisdiction of the P. K. O. W. is very ill at his home in Monticello. Robert Newby and Hobert Evans, of Danville, were visitors in the city Sunday. Mrs Frances Mann was hostess to a large number of young people, Saturday evening, atan informal, but delightful, party, in honor of her house guests and the Beta Fraternity, and their guests. MORTUARY The funeral services of Mrs Lula Moore, wife of Eugene Moore of this city, who died in Terre Haute, Ind., Sunday, were held at 11 o'clock Wed. morning at the Wallace unlertaking parlours, Rev. W. H. Carter officiating. Burial was made in Oak Ridge cemetery. Died, after a protracted illness of several months, on Mon., Nov. 20, 1916, Roy Richmond, late residence 1330 E. Brown St. Deceased was a promising young man, of good reputation; was a member of Grace M. E. Church, a consistent worker in the church and its auxilliaries, taking a prominent part in the S. S. and Epworth League depts. He was 19 years of age. He is survived by his mother, three sisters: Mrs Chas. Anderson, Misses Myrtle and Helen Richmond, and one brother, Mason. The funeral services were held at 1:30 p.m. at Union Baptist Church, 2:40, Nov. 23, 1916. Rev. Manuel officiating. The floral offerings were large, beautiful, and numerous; a beautiful design was presented by U. M. W. A. and beautiful roses were a tribute from those chums, of the deceased' who acted as pall bearers. Interment was made in Oak Ridge Cemetery. "In the midst of life we are in death", so requiescat en pace. 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. REPUBLICAN PARTY HERE TO STAY Do not be alarmed over the Democratic noise, to the effect that the republican party is dead. Let them sing all of the requiems they may felicitate in. The Republican party was "born to rule the storm" and our work has just begun. Let the party of repression and oppression rejoice and be exceedingly glad over Mr. Wilson's ignis fatuous prosperity for lo, the time that knows that man's party, and him, shall shortly know them no more. They may well felicitate over California's error, and Kansas' and the rest of the errors. The Republican party won in all of the principle states except Ohio and lost that because of sins of omission and commission—retribution is sure—Foraker was not handled humanly in Ohio. The whole G. O. P. has been too lenient with the South—afraid that the Negro would be benefited, the G. O. P. has sat supinely still and allowed the 15 amendments to be ruthlessly violated; men have been deprived of offices because they were not white; the South has become arrogant and the north acquiesced; now the North, as well as the Negro, is the sufferer. You can't keep a fellow in the ditch unless you remain there also, and prevent the fellow from coming out. But we have no doubt that the G. O. P. is still much alive—two years hence there will be elections all over the U. S., let us prepare now; do not wait. The day of work is now. Do not allow the enemy any more rope. All of the best authorities advise: To eat an apple a day; that will keep the doctor "away." Why not try this simple remedy. Cook more apples also. The people can cut down the high cost of living by eating the cheaper things—the more wholesome foods are also the cheaper. The trouble with most people is that they insist on, and presist in eating much meats, the worst thing to digest. If President Wilson, (which eh is very apt to) should have a lot of fine sayings about the poor warstricken Europeans, and not one word in his message against lynching, murder and rapine, in this country, would that not be "the most unkindest cut of all? Here we are—beat in with many stripes—longing for a mere word of solace and encouragement; a word of cheer and buoyancy—waiting in vain. What a pity! THE SOUTH AND THE NEGRO VOTE Attorney General Gregory says that he finds it his duty to investigate violations of the federal law in the recent election, but that his inquiries into abuses will be entirely nonpartisan. "I have evidence," says Mr. Gregory, that a large number of colored men from the south moved into the northern states within ninety days before election. So far I do not know whether this movement was industrial or political, although some of the men attempted to register." Mr. Gregory, we are certain, is not indifferent to the humor of the situation he is examining. It is suspected that some Negroes from southern states moved up north and voted where they had no right to do so. Probably they were in search of the thirteenth amendment. They had the right to vote in the south, but could not do so. Mr. Gregory will endeavor to find out whether they voted in the north, where they had no right, but we are not informed that he will endeavor to find out whether Negroes having a right to vote in the south were not permitted to exercise it. There is, as any, one may observe, a delicate humor in the matter. We are for having the south attend to its local political affairs as it sees fit. We concede the south the right to protect white domination.' The Negro en masse is unfit to rule the south and if the only fashion in which he can be kept from ruling is to keep him from voting, then keep him from voting. But we do ask the nation to stop the counting of this unvoted Negro vote. It is counted in the electoral college. It is not counted in southern precincts, but it is counted in the vote of the nation. The Democratic party won this year with the uncast Negro vote and now the attorney general is chiefly interested in discovering whether or not some Negroes escaped from the south, where they had the right but not the privilege of voting, and voted in the north, where they had no right to cast a ballot. CHICAGO TRIBUNE. It seems that The Tribune, and all of the great agencies, whose work should be potent, are either afraid or indifferent, on the Negro question. No one has advocated Negro "domination." The Southern Negro has attempted neither to dominate nor rule the whites. They do not feel able to rule, but they long for, and shalt demand, their rights as citizens. These will come in due time. MOVIE CENSOR IS A GOOD THING We hope the City Commission will pass the ordinance for a cenfor the Movies. Certainly the people should know what sort of stuff these shows are to present to the youth. There is more harm germinated in some of these shows than in most saloons. Furthermore, they run Sundays. Give us a censor and a good one too. THE BLACK MAN'S BURDEN (With apologies to no one, not even Kipling.) Take-up the black man's burden, You men of a lighter race; Show him the way up to glory, And help him to hold his place. His road in the south has been paven, With cruelty, sorrow and scorn, And only up here in the northland, Can his soul, white as yours, be re-born. He has carried your burdens down yonder, For years, with such scant recompense, That now we'd rebuke our white brothers And speak in the black man's defense. Take up the black man's burden, With a smile and a word of good cheer, With a generous heart for his failings, And a handshake thats warm and sincere. For only through faith in his vic tory Can pride of success be insured, And our sweetest reward in the future, Will be those sturdy hearts that endured. The world values one in propor- tion. As one values himself and his deeds So throw out your chest; keep on climbing; And attain, in the end, all your needs. —Contributed to The Chicago Defender by Edna Perry Booth (white) 814 Prospect Place, Brooklyn N.Y. --- ORGANIZATION SOCIETY OF VIRGINIA MEETS AT ROANOKE Prosperous Old Dominion Town Host of Social Service Workers. Roanoke, Va. - The fourth annual meeting of the Negro Organization Society of Virginia, recently held in this city, was attended by several hundred men and women who are active in organizing school improvement leagues, better health campaigns, farm demonstration work, extension work and social service activities. They came from distant parts of the state to make reports on the constructive work which is being done by enlisting the co-operation of large numbers of white and colored people in social and economic problems. The reports indicated clearly that Dr. Robert R. Moton, principal of Tuskegee institute, and his loyal coworkers have succeeded in winning thousands of people to the idea that communities, like individuals, make genuine progress when they face honestly economic and social facts and when they merge their individual differences into the cause of working for their best common interests. The new president of the society is Major Allen W. Washington, commandant of cadets at Hampton institute, who for a number of years has served the society as its treasurer. Major Washington succeeds Dr. Moton, the organizer and president of the society from its beginning. Dr. Robert R. Moton, principal of Tuskegee, in his address, in part, said: "It is not easy to sever my official connection with the Negro Organization society, and I want to express my keen appreciation of the honor which this organization has conferred upon me from its very beginning in having me act as its president. There is no movement that I know of that is more unique in its makeup and that has offered greater opportunities for the advancement of my race than is true of the Negro Organization society. While this is my last official address, it is not my valedictory. "It has been very difficult for me to leave Virginia, my native state, and to cast my lot in Alabama, but I have received in Alabama most cordial and sympathetic consideration from white and black people, including state officials, from his excellency, Governor Henderson, down, and it would be hard to find a more loyal, a more sympathetic and a more efficient corps of workers than the 200 men and women of my race whom Dr. Washington gathered about him at the great Tuskegee institute. "In the first place, the Negro must have faith and belief in and respect for his own race. It is easy enough to give reasons why the Negro in America has hitherto been lacking in race pride. A few hundred years ago the white race was not the dominant race, and it had a hard and bitter struggle to win out. We must go through the same sort of difficulties." DUTY BEFORE PLEASURE. Gabriel Thomas Disapproves Worldly Trend of New York Colored Folks. The following questionary by Gabriel Thomas recently appeared in the New York Globe. Mr. Thomas' article reads thus: As your newspaper is widely read by the Negroes of this and other cities of the state because of its fairness to them as citizens I wish, with your kind permission, to ask a few questions concerning two movements inaugurated in this city not many months ago with a view evidently to ascertain if their race could do big things in a big way. The first was the effort to raise a fund of several hundred thousand dollars to establish in this city a Y. M. C. A. for Negroes. Many Negroes subscribed, I am informed, but few have paid in the amounts subscribed, ranging from $5 to $25, so that there is now uncollected something like $35,000 promised by Negroes to this fund. Quite recently a big noise was made in the Negro press about raising. I think, $1,000,000 for the Booker T. Washington memorial fund, a sum which the Negroes in New York city alone could have raised in less than thirty hours or thirty days, for it is asserted by some prominent Negroes of this city that their race has on deposit in the savings banks of New York over $18,000,000. Why have they permitted those funds to lag? The other night I stood in front of the theater for Negroes on Seventh avenue, in Harlem, and saw a line of Negroes extending from the box office nearly to the corner of One Hundred and Thirty-second street and Seventh avenue. The house was sold out, and standing room was at a premium. What is to be the future of a race that gives itself up to pleasure and permits other people to do the reformatory and remedial work which it is abundantly able to do for itself? The Negroes of New York are wasting golden opportunities in idle pleasures and imitating the vices of the white race. Their clergy and their leaders should call a halt and try to induce these people to stop and think! Masons to Meet In Cincinnati In 1917. The grand lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of Ohio will meet in Cincinnati in August, 1917. The institution has grown from three lodges in 1848 to over 100 subordinate lodges in the state at the present time. The general committee for the entertainment of the grand lodge session is headed by Frank A. B. Hall, with Dr. J. C. McLeod as general secretary. PUSHING WORK FOR MEMORIAL FUNDS PUSHING WORK FOR MEMORIAL FUNDS Effort to Honor Dr. Washington's Memory Succeeds. WELL MANAGED GAMPAIGN President and Secretary of the Tuskegee Institute to Speak at Several Meetings While on Northern Tour In November—Many Examples of Race Loyalty Are Shown. Tuskegee Institute, Alabama.—So well was the memorial fund campaign organized in Dallas, Tex., that, although $500 was pledged, the movement had received such impetus that when the final counts were made recently Dallas had given $525.31. Churches, societies and loyal individuals worked with unfagging enthusiasm for the success of the fund throughout the campaign. Dr. R. T. Hamilton, the chairman of the committee, well deserves the following compliment, which was paid him by one of the pastors of his city, who said: "The Dallas committee was requested to raise $500. This has been done, and Dr. R. T. Hamilton well deserves the credit for securing it. He has gone about the work from the very beginning with enthusiastic interest and has spared no time or energy in visiting individuals, lodges and churches and speaking a good word for the success of the campaign in Dallas." Announcement has already been made of the $2,000 which was recently sent from the colored people of New York city—$1,000 through the memorial fund committee and $1,000 from the Southern Beneficial league, an organization composed of colored people who formerly lived in the south, but are now residents of New York. Mr Thomas W. Grigsby is president of the Southern league. Enthusiastic meetings in the interest of the memorial fund have been planned for New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington. These meetings were fortunately arranged at a time when Dr. Robert R. Moton, principal, and Mr. Emmett J. Scott, secretary, are scheduled to be in New York city on business for the school, and they have arranged to be present at these meetings on their way south the latter part of November. These meetings and the response referred to above are in thorough accord with the outlook referred to in a previous article, when it was predicted that the coming of fall would mean the revival of interest in the movement. Committees in many other cities are meeting regularly and planning the most thorough campaigns to raise suitable sums to represent their cities. It has been most encouraging to receive letters from various workers who are interested in the success of this worthy cause. In all the letters received here there is interwoven an appreciation of the race pride which is involved in this effort among the colored people. For example, Rev. Aaron G. Thomas, pastor of the Second Baptist church, Okolona, Miss., writes: "I am glad to know that our white friends have given more than a half of the amount which they were asked to give to the memorial fund and regret that the colored people's response is less than a fifth of the amount they were asked to give. Knowing as we do of Dr. Washington's devotion to the cause of humanity, as exemplified by his unselfish labors both for our race and for our nation, it is disappointing that our people have done so little toward raising their $250,000, which is only an eighth of the amount." In addition to the inspiring letters from friends in the United States, we have also received this encouraging word from a colored lady in Alaska: "I just learned tonight of a memorial to the memory of Dr. Booker T. Washington being secured from the colored people and will inclose $10 in my next letter for the fund. We have nothing but gold on hand at present, but will remit when I can get some currency from the mint at Seattle." Altogether the outlook is most promising for a good response from the colored people before the end of the year. Now that the election is over things will settle down to normal and many of those who are now dividing their attention between politics and business will be able to renew their efforts in behalf of the memorial fund. "The campaign is an education for the colored people in self dependency, and I feel sure that they are going to do their part," writes one of the Tuskegee trustees, and this sentiment is being reflected every day in the letters and efforts of our people. Hinton D. Alexander's Notable Career Hinton D. Alexander of Chattanooga, Tenn., who recently celebrated his thirty-third anniversary as a letter carrier at the Chattanooga postoffice, is one of the best known men on the force. He is not only known for his promptness in reporting for duty, having to his credit the distinction of not being late once during his tenure of service, but he is noted as one of the original members of the Fisk jubilee singers of Fisk university. This company of singers made a tour of Europe more than forty years ago, appearing before the rulers of the different countries. Fisk university is proud of Mr. Alexander's record. Fall Announcement E. Hazel Wallace FUNERAL DIRECTOR 119 NORTH EIGHTH STREET Redding's Lunch has moved from 811 E. Washington St. acro 810 E. Washington In a larger and more convenient place. Plenty of Meals and Lunches at all Hours. Prompt and Co PLATE LUNCHES FROM 11 In a larger and more convenient place. Plenty of Tables for Ladies Meals and Lunches at all Hours. Prompt and Courteous Treatment PLATE LUNCHES FROM 11 TO 3 PM Bell Phone 2156. Office Hours, 9 to 12 a.m., 2 to 5 p.m., 7 to 8 p.m. Dr. N.B. Ford Special Attention Given Diseases of Women, Children and General Surgery. Room 1. Northwest Corner Seventh and Adams Streets. SPRINGFIELD, ILL. When in Lincoln always stop at hardin & Bernard's Palace. The finest in Lincoln. Absolutely sanitary. Leisey's beer on tap, cold. Finest of wines, liquors ann cigars. imported and home made. A strictly first class place. 200 Chicago St. The very best courtesies to all. A few doors from Interurban station, Cor. Chicago and Pulaski Streets. THE CHAMPION MAGAZINE. Many Good Things In November Issue of Chicago Periodical. The November number of the Champion Magazine is well got up, readable and splendidly illustrated. The front cover bears the picture of a huntsman returning home with gun on shoulder and an opossum swinging at his side. The dog that treed the game is a few paces in advance of his master with head bowed and tongue extended, as if worn out by the trail, but his owner, with head erect, looks straight ahead, as if hailing the home folks with the salutation, "I'm coming home with the bacon." Among the leading articles of the month is a symposium on "What is the Best Type of School For Negro Youth?" by Dr. Robert R. Moton of Tuskegee institute; E. T. Ware, president of Atlanta university; William F. Holmes, president of Tongaloo college, and N. B. Young, president of the Agricultural and Mechanical college at Tallahassee, Fla. There is a full page group picture scene of Dr. Moton, James W. Johnson and other notables at the funeral of the late Hon. Seth Low; also a full page picture of Governor Whitman and staff presenting the colors to the Fifteenth infantry, New York national guard, and another of the officers who received the colors from the governor. W. D. Allimon has a lengthy article on "The Science of the Booker T. Washington Theory," well worth reading. Script writes an appreciation of the theatrical leaders and songsters who have recently passed away under the caption "Rachel Mourns Her Dead." Editor Fenton Johnson is priming up in the editorial harness with fine skill. He knows how to use the blue pencil, what to write and when a sentence is finished. Long live the Champion Magazine with Fenton Johnson at its head! Publishers Meet In Nashville In 1917. The executive committee of the National Negro Press association has begun preparations for the annual meeting of the association, to be held at Nashville, Tenn., in February, 1917. Chris J. Perry, editor of the Philadelphia Tribune, is president of the association, and Joseph L. Jones, editor of the Pythian Monitor at Cincinnati, is chairman of the executive committee. BELL PHONE, 6350 The latest styles are now on display in the largest and most varied assortment. 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Clanton's appointment will meet approbation of the colored people. WOMEN OF RARE MUSICAL TALENT Daughters of Celebrated Tragedian and Interpreter of the Shakespearean Drama Win Fame on Stage and In Musical Lore—European War Prevented Their Appearance In America. By JOHN E. BRUCE "GRIT." Just before the breaking out of the war in Europe I had some correspondence with the Misses Ira and Luranah Aldridge, daughters of the late Ira Aldridge, celebrated as a tragedian. A little over fifty years ago he was as famous as an interpreter of the Shakespearean drama as was Booth, Kean, Sir Beerbohm Tree or any of the later day stars on the English or American stage, judging from the flattering character of the press notices given him by the English, Russian, German and French dramatic critics of his day. The Misses Aldridge had written me in regard to an American tour—both Mary IBA AND LURANAH ALDRIDGE. of them are musical—and I had taken some steps to engage a manager and publicity promoter for them when the war began, and our plan went awry. These ladies are living with their aged mother at Bedford Gardens, Kensington, England. One of them, Miss Luranah Aldridge, is a noted singer and musical composer, writing under the pen name of Montagu Ring. The other, Miss Ira, is a vocalist and has made an enviable reputation on the stage in England, France and Germany, where she has appeared before the most select and critical audiences. On hearing her sing for the first time, at Queen's hall, London, July, 1901, Charlotte Heavisides Marshall, an English poetess, wrote in Gleanings by the Way and dedicated to her these beautiful verses: The magic of thy glorious voice Sank deep into my heart, Awaking slumbering memories That bade the teardrops start. Fair memories of long vanished years, When thy father's genius shone A star in the dramatic world As radiant as thine own. Farwell, sweet gifted sisters both, Twin stars now shining bright. Your heavenly strains exalt the soul And spread diviner light. The Paris Figaro, 1903, speaking of her, said: "Miss Luranh Aldridge, the great singer, had a very great success at her concert on Wednesday," etc. The American Register, London, 1909, said: "Miss Luranh Aldridge's concert at Steinway hall was a decided success. The young singer possesses a sympathetic and rich contralto, which was heard to advantage in many different songs of varied countries and schools." The Referee, a London musical publication, says: "In spite of the popularity of the tango Messrs. Chappell continue to publish waltzes. One of the best of these is 'Laughing Love,' by Montagu Ring. This admirably reflects the spirit of the dance and is well calculated to animate the light fantastic toe." The Daily Telegraph, London, says: "At the Chappell concert one of the best of the novelties was Montagu Ring's melodious and smoothly written song, 'The Bride,' which was interpreted in impassioned style by Mr. Morgan Kingston." Of Miss Ira Aldridge's vocal ability the London Times says: "The vocal rectal given by Miss Ira Aldridge in Steinway hall last Friday night attracted a very large audience. Her finished and artistic singing was exhibited in songs in various languages, among which must be mentioned Scarletti's 'Gla il Sole', the charming old German 'Ave Maria Zart', the French 'Menuet d'Eraudet', Schumann's fine 'Schatzgruber', Coleridge-Taylor's expressive 'African Love Song' and Goring Thomass' 'Heart's Fancies'. The style of these different lyrics was fully grasped, and in all success won." The London Musical Courier in its critique of the same recital said: "Miss Ira Aldridge, who gave a vocal recital in Steinway hall on the 5th inst., is a finished artist, who produces her voice with varied effect and according to the best methods. Her interpretation is thoroughly artistic and true to the intention of the composer. In favor of her beautiful voice and through being presented by Mme. Jenny Lind Goldschmidt she was in girlhood selected scholar of the Royal College of Music. Later she studied under Mr. Henschel, two of whose songs, 'Morning' and 'Oh, Hush Thee, My Baby,' she sang on the present occasion." One of her best efforts was a group of three songs representing severally the early Italian school in an aria by Scarlatti, the German one in "Ave Maria Zart," dated 1675, and in the French style of the eighteenth century in the charming "Menuet d'Exaudet," doing full justice to modern composers in songs by Villiers Stanford, S. Coleridge-Taylor, S. Liddle and Goring Thomass. Miss Luranah Aldridge has a formidable list of vocal and instrumental compositions to her credit, which are being sung and played by musical artists all over England and the continent. In the New Alhambra theater, Leicester square, London, the Assyrian ballet presented by Theodor Kosloff in November, 1913, opened with the first of her African dances. In a letter to me, speaking of the effect which this weird music seemed to have produced on the critics, who spoke of her as a Russian composer, she wrote: "The bullet opens with the first of my African dances. The papers evidently think that Montagu Ring is a Russian. I have not troubled as yet to contradict." Miss Luranah Aldridge's musical compositions are published by thirteen or fourteen music publishing houses in London. Her vocal and instrumental productions seem to have struck a popular chord, and the output of her facile pen finds a ready sale and a popular reception among the higher class of artists and music lovers in England. If the war is soon brought to an end these two talented women, who have done so much with voice and pen in foreign lands to lift up the race of which their father was a notable and worthy example, may, if sufficient inducement is offered, visit the United States on tour and charm the music loving public with exhibitions of their wonderful art. In another private letter from Miss Luranah she speaks of her sister, Ira, who was visiting friends at Bath, England, and while there was urged and consented to sing at the celebrated Pump Room concert in 1908. One of her pupils, writing to her sister, Luranah, about the concert, said: "My dear Miss Aldridge, I am sure you and your mother would like to know that I have heard from several sources how beautifully your sister sang at the Pump Room. My aunt writes to me that all agree she has a glorious voice. I don't fancy they often hear such singing in Bath, and I can quite understand how much it was appreciated." The achievements of these brilliant and talented women ought to be an inspiration to every colored girl and woman in America who is musically inclined. What the Aldridge sisters have done and are doing they can do. Go to it, young women. The world is yours. Take it. ORPHANS' BENEFIT CONCERT Miss E. H. Morris Gives Fine Entertain ment For Howard Orphanage. The Howard Orphanage and Industrial school, founded in Brooklyn and now located at Kings Park, N. Y. began the observance of its fifteenth anniversary with a classical concert, featuring compositions by colored authors, at Kismet temple, Brooklyn, on Thursday evening, Nov. 16. The concert was got up by Miss Etta Hamilton Morris, a white lady, who became much interested in the work the school is doing among more than 200 colored orphans. Miss Morris heard the children sing at a public meeting in one of the churches in Brooklyn not long ago and was greatly pleased with their efforts. She afterward held a conference with Mrs. Mary E. Gordon, who is the matron and superintendent of the orphanage, which resulted in the splendid entertainment above mentioned, which was a financial success. Among the noted composers who took part in the concert program were Harry T. Burleigh and J. R. Europe. The Philomela Glee club and a string quintet under Felix Weir were also heard to good advantage. Dr. Elbert New State College Trustees. The colored people of Wilmington, Del., are much gratified over the recent recognition accorded Dr. Samuel G. Elbert by his appointment to the trustee board of State college by Governor Miller. Although State college is composed of colored students, Dr. Elbert is the first man of the race to hold the position of trustee. He is well and favorably known throughout the state and was one of the late Dr. Booker T. Washington's warmest friends. The institution is located near Dover. INTO YOUR PANTRY From your Grocers boy's cart come products from all over the world. Spices from the Orient,Teas from the far East Coffee from the Equator, Salmon from Alaska, Fruits and Vegetables from Our own orchards and prairies. When you buy food products bearing the Bunny Brand labels, you know you are getting the best that can be procured--the best the world affords. Wholesale Grocers and Coffee Roasters ESTABLISHED 1840 NOTED FOR SCHOLARSHIP States In Various Sections of America Bear Testimony to Esteem In Which Name of Ernest Hall is Held—Now Pastor of Liberty Baptist Church In Atlanta. Atlanta, Ga.—Ernest Hall, as he is affectionately called by thousands of people in every section of the country, has had an interesting career from poverty to competency. Born in the state of Missouri forty-five years ago of former slave parents on the banks of the "Father of Waters," the fifth son of William and Annie Hall, he early showed a passion for books and learning that is seldom seen in one of his years. His parents were too poor to buy him all the books he needed as he attended the common school in his home town. So he had to borrow a book from first one and then another of his playmates to enable him to keep up with his classes, at the head of which he stood for many years. Realizing M. B. DR. ERNEST HALL. that his home town or village did not offer adequate educational advantages to satisfy him, he was permitted to mogot for ten years, graduating from the oldest higher educational institution in the state. He also took a business course and read law in the office of one of the greatest law firms in the state. For fourteen years Ernest found employment with the Tenk Hardware company of Quincy. Henry Tenk, the president, has said many a time that he was thoroughly trustworthy and was trusted implicitly in all the relations of his extensive business. Leaving the employ of the firm referred to above, Ernest went to Peoria, Ill., where he entered the Christian ministry and was ordained by the Mount Pisgah Baptist church of Bloomington, Ill. It would take a page to tell of all his educational ventures, covering thirty years. Beginning his pastoral labors at DuQuon, Ill., where he built up the church and drew a salary three times as large as any one ever drew who served there before him, he blazed the way for other good men to follow him. Upon leaving there he went to Bloomington, where he remained for many years with the church that ordained him and left because his mother died there. But few men in any age have been attached to their mothers as was Ernest Hall. While living at Springfield Dr. W. H. Hill of Pittsburgh telegraphed him to come to Pittsburgh to see him on a matter of pressing business. While there he preached for the Trinity Baptist church to fill an engagement for Dr. Hill, who was sick at this time, and the church would not let him return home until it had a promise from him that he would become its pastor. This church paid him more money than it had ever paid any other pastor and did not owe him a cent when he said goodbye to the congregation in June of this year. Upon the first Sunday in July of this year he took charge of the Liberty Baptist church of Atlanta, Ga., amid the joyful acclaim of a joyful church and city. Liberty church is paying him a larger salary to begin with than any other man has ever drawn at any time during its history. With the coming of this man to this church two mighty forces have united for the extension of the kingdom of God. Ernest Hall is one of the best preachers, with one of the best minds for preaching, the race has produced. He has a long list of degrees, most of them from white schools. He possesses the finest library of any man of the race. Dr. Hall is one of the oldest if not the oldest eye doctor in the race. The history of the Baptists of the race can not be written without giving prominence to his name. Happy is the church that can secure his services and happy the man who can call him "my friend." 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Goods are delivered promptly—we advise our readers to make this a trading point and save money. We carry a complete line of Fresh and Salt Meats CHRISTMAS EDITION of the FORUM Out December 16, will be a Superb Number. Get your write up ready in time. One page will be reserved for Special matter pertaining to colored Businesses and prominent individuals. Since a number of colored men have beautiful residences, we shall be glad to run a cut of such homes as we can secure. Now do not put this matter off, if you think favorably of it. Get a photographer to take the picture so a cut can be made in ample time. PORO PICTURE SHOW Mr. and Mrs A. E. Malone, of St. Louis, of the Poro College, was in the City Thursday and demonstrated their business in the form of a moving picture exhibit at Pleasant Grove Church. The Moving Picture show at Pleasant Grove Church, presented by Mr. and Mrs. Malone, under the manarement of Mrs. Warrick, was not only a success, interesting and amusing, but historical and instructive. A fairly large sized crowd was out and a spicy local program was rendered. Mr.B.G. CHRIS EDIT OF FOR Out Dece will be a Superl your write up re One page will be reserved for to colored Businesses and pro Since a number of colored dences, we shall be glad to ru can secure. Now do not put favorably of it. Get a photo so a cut can be made in ample New Phone 540 This is Quali They h 16h E. CAPITAL AVE. Clanton made a few brief remarks, laudatory of Mr. and Mrs. Malone. The pictures presented were the very latest and consisted of the Poro College, in its entirety—the leading colored churches in St. Louis, the schools etc. The fine Negro homes in California, Oklahoma and Georgia, were fine. The barbershop on peachtree Street, Atlanta, Ga., is owned by a colored man and is the finest in the world. Mrs. Warrick gave this endeavoring to aid the church and she is to be commended for the effort. 'The Quality Shop' WINTER UNDERWEAR Excellent fitting underwear in many weaves, including regulars and stouts Whether you desire union suits or separate garments, we can fit you in perfect tailored underwear. Our stock comprisessuch reliable makes as Vassar, Cooper, Chalmers, etc. Union Suits $1 to $6 Separate Garments 50c to $250 JOHN LUTZ 204 South Sixth St Springfield, Ill. ADJUSTMENT NOTICE Estate of Lucinda Johnson, Deceased The undersigned, having been appoint- Executrix of the last will and Testament of said Deceased hereby gives notice that she will appear before the Probate Court of Sangamon County, Illinois, at the January Term thereof, which will be held at the Court House, beginning on the first day of January 1917, 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 14th day of November 1916. EMMA BATES, Executrix A. M. Williams, Attorney B. G. Clanton, Complainant's Solicitor State of Illinois, Sangamon County, ss. Circuit Court, January Term, A.D., 1917 Lena H. Harwell vs. in Chancery, George Harwell. Affidavit of the unknown residence of George Harwell defendant above named having been filed in the office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of said County. Notice is hereby given to the said Geo. Harwell that the complainant filed her bill of complaint in said Court, in the Chancery side thereof, on the 24th day of November A.D. 1916, and that a summons issued out of said Court against said defendant, returnable on the first Monday of January next, as is by law required. NOW, unless you, the said Geo. Harwell shall be and appear before the Sangomon County Circuit Clerk, on the first day of the next term thereof, to be holden at the Court House, in the City of Springfield, on the first Monday of January A. D. 1917, and plead, answer or demur to said complainants bill of complaint, the same and the matters and things therein charged and stated will be taken as confessed, and a decree entered against you, according to the prayer of said bill. 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Handkerchief Centers Many women are using handkerchief centers for tatting and crocheting on a little plain or colored edge, which make very attractive gifts, thus adding a personal touch to their Christmas gifts: Sale of Short Lengths at One Half Price of fine imported Band, Silver and Gold Laces, Beaded Bands, Spangled Allover, Broche Embroidery, Printed Chiffon, Satin Striped Marquisette, Fancy Georgettes. ONE HALF MARKED PRICE R. F. HERNDON & CO. SPECIALS AT THE Chicago Market 803 E. WASHINGTON Phone Capital 509 Whole Pork Loins.....14c Whole Pork Shoulders 15 1-2c Pork Loin Roast.....15c Round Steak.....lb. 17½c Porterhouse Steak.....lb. 15 Reg.Hams.guaranteed lb..21c Breakfast Bacon.....lb. 22c Whole Hind Quarters of Veal lb.....12½c Whole Front Quarters of Veal.....lb. 10c Veal Stew.....lb. 11c Veal Roast.....lb. 12½c Veal Chops.....lb. 15c California Hams.....lb. 15c Beef Roast.....lb. 10c Fresh Sirloin Roasts, per pound.....12½c OUR MOTTO: Right Prices and 16 oz. to pound