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THE FORUM Historical Society State House VOL.12 - NO.35 Local Brevities Mrs. L. E. Barksdale, and two younger sons left this week for Ironton, Mo., on account of Mrs. Barksdale's fathe's serious illness. Dr. S. A. Ware, who was one of the competitors in writing for the prizes offered by the Metropolitan Life Insurance Co., on the subject, "The value of life insurance to the home," won one of the prizes. Being a competitor among hundreds of writers, this is a rare distinction. His thesis may appear in our next issue. Miss Flossy Watson entertained the New Hope Missionary Society Friday evening, Jan. 13, 1917. Mr. Benj. Taylor and Mr. King, are on the sick list. Mrs. Maggie Neal gave an elaborate birthday party to a number of her friends. Sat. evening, Jan. 6, there being about forty-five present. Many useful gifts were received by the hostess. A sumptuous repast was served. Mrs. E. L. Rogers assisted in the receiving and entertaining. It was the occasion of Mrs. Neasl's sixty-ninth birthday anniversary. Quarterly Meeting was held at Grace M.E. Church last Sunday, Jan., 7. In the absence of Dr. F.S. Boles, the services were in charge of the Pastor, Rev. Walker, who was assisted by the pastors of the other churches, Revs. Graham and Bazie. Mr. Ed. Lee of East Mason St. is on the sick list. Miss Bessie B. Watkins of Decatur spent one day in the city last week, the guest of her sister, Mrs. E. L. Rogers. Persons in Decatur desiring the Crisis or Champion magazines, can secure them at Mr. David Hunt's 140 So. Main St. If there is any other paper you wish, not in his possession, leave your order there. Attv. A. M. Williams was in Nilwood last week on legal business for his old client, Nathan Smith. Mr. J. L. Harvey, E. Mathney Ave., left for his home Moberly, Mo. to visit his people after an absence of 17 years. Mrs John Gaddy left for her home in Danville, Ill., after an extended visit here. Among the notable men attending the inauguration ceremonies in this city were Att. B. F. Mosely, Editors Abbot, of the Defender, and J.Taylor, of the Broadaxe, Mr. Travis, real estate broker, Jas. T. Brewington, Jr., Major R R. Jackson, B. H. Lucas, members of the 50th General Assembly, master in chancery, Chas, Rice, Mound City, A. B. Orendorfi, Lincoln, Jas. F nch, Peoria, Dr. Kennibrew, Jacksonsonville, Capt. Williams, Metropolis, Capt. Harper, Peoria, colonel F. Dennison, Luet. colonel Johnson, captain Patton, capt. Stokes, Luet. R. A. J. Shaw, Luet. Williams, Luet. Johnson, Luet. S. R. Gwynne, Capt. Hill, St. McFarlane St. Hurd, Capt. Fry, and other members of the staff of the famous 8th Regiment, from Chicago. Dont be backward in coming forward with your personel items we publish the "news" free. Messrs. Smith and Robinson, who were billed at the Majestic the first part of the week, attended the Concert Promenade, at the Masonic Hall, Monday evening. The Concert Promenade given by the Nix Orchestra at the Masonic Hall, Monday evening, in honor of the visitors to the Inauguration, was a success. Sergent Armor Henderson, of Chicago, was the guest of Miss Alicia Smith for the New Year holidays. PEORIA NEWS Peoria is a credit to the State, and its inhabitants should be proud of the fact. Peoria is to have another election this spring. If the Mayor is made "mad", it is averred, he will be a candidate for re-election. A Ball was given New Years' night at Co. K. hall. The Masquerade Ball and Social at the Young Men's Social Club, Jan. 1, was a decided success. Music was furnished by the Nix orchestra of this city. A large crowd was in attendance and a pleasant time reported by all. Peoria is looking forward to a great future. J. W. Green's is the place to have your shoes mended. Jas. Finch, proprietor of the Young Men's Social Club, and Luther Perry, popular pianist, were among the Peoria delegation who marched in the Inaugural Parade. The Educational Section of the Woman's Club will meet at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Jas. B. Osby, 200 W. Elliott Ave., Monday, Jan. 15, 1917, at 3 p.m. Members are requested to respond to roll call by a quotation from some colored authoress. Mrs. R. A. Byrd. chairmain, Eulalia Y. Secretary. The Inauguration Governor Lowden has taken charge of the reins of government of this State, under auspicious skies. He has outlined a very excellent program, the carrying out of which will be a step forward to greater and nobler deeds. We look forward to an administration of efficiency, in spirit and in truth. DR. LOVINGGOOD DEAD. The death of Dr. Lovinggood, the promoter, builder, and president, for years, of Samuel Houston College, Austin Texas, is a great loss to the M. E. Church and especially, to the Colored race. He did a great work and his death removes, far too soon, a pioneer who stood on the firing line and did valiant service. Miss Georgia Osby, of Chicago, was the guest of relatives the first of the holidays. G. Franklin Proctor, of Chicago, was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Jas. B. Osby, the first part of the holidays. Miss Sally Gates, who has been in the city for several weeks returned to Houston, Texas, Dec. 30th, where she is making her home for the present. Miss Julia Richardson spent the holidays in Decatur. Miss Edna Cook, of Elkhart, was the guest of her brother, Ed. Cook, in this city last week end. Miss Dade Mae Simington entertained a few friends Wednesday afternoon. A delightful dinner was served by her mother, Mrs. W. Jones, to the boys and girls. LaRue Davis is spending a few days at home before going to Florida for the remainder of the winter season. Mr. and Mrs. H. O. Donaldson entertained a party of young people, Jan. 1, 1917, 9 to 11 p.m. A delightful time is reported by all. Harry Hines, of Champaign, passed through the city, Dec. 31st enroute to his home, after a visit in Southern Illinois. Miss Edna Cook, of Elkhart, was the guest of her brother, Edward Cook! in this city last week end. SPRINGFIELD, ILL., SATURDAY JANUARY 13, 1917 "Be Ye Doers and not Sayers only." SCHOOL NAMED AFTER DUNBAR New High School In Washington Named After The Late Poet Structure To Cost $500,000—Will Be The Finest Colored School in U.S. Dayton, O.,—A letter received recently by Mrs. Matilda Dunbar, mother of the late Paul Lawrence Dunbar, Colored poet, who died a number of years ago, tells her of honors which have been paid her son by the commissioners of the District of Columbia in naming the new high school for colored children after the poet. The new school cost $550,000, and, according to Principal G. C. Wilkerson, author of the letter, is one of the finest in the national capitol, and the finest and best-equipped high school for colored children in the United States. The structure will be dedicated January 15, while appropriate exercises will be held during the entire week. Mrs. Dunbar has been given an invitation to attend the dedication exercises as the guest of honor. She is also told in the letter that the alumni association has voted to present the school, during dedication week, with a four-feet square bronze tablet of Mr. Dunbar. The Culture Clud rendered a splendid program last Sunday. Mr. G. H. L. Nelson gave an interesting address on Holme's Chambered Nautalist. Mr. C. F. white, in an address, reviewed his literary work and recited some of his most favored poems. Miss E. Street recited a very excellent piece, that displayed the fine qualities in thn? ante-Negro. Tte music by the young choir was good. Mrs. Martin's instrumental was good Miss Dede Mae Singleton enthertained a few friends Wednesday afternoon. A delightful dinner was arved by her mother Mrs. W. Jones, to the girls and boys. LaRue Davis is spending a few days at home before going to Florida for the remainder of the winter season. Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Donaldson entertained a party of young people, Jan. 1st 9 to 11 p. M. A delightful time is reported by all. Harry Hines, of Champaign, passed through the city, Dec. 31st, enroute to his home, after a visit in southern Illinois. Mr. and Mrs. John Gaddy, and sons, Lloyd and Granville, and Mr. and Mrs. George Alexander of Danville, spent the holidays in the city, with friends and relatives. Miss Francis Haynes, of Peoria spent the first part of the holidays, in this city with her aunt, Mrs. J. Mann. Quite a few social affairs were given during the holidays by the young people of the city, and the visitors were convinced that this city was very much alive. The matinee Promenade and Reception given by the young men New Years afternoon, was a pronounced success through the efforts of the young men and Mr. and Mrs. J. H. White. About fifteen couples were present. W. T. Hagan's orchestra furnished music for the afternoon. Mrs. J. H. White and Mrs. H. O. Donaldson chaperoned the young people. Out of town guests were Misses Fay Harper, Consuela Street, and Elsmere Marshall. Raymond Wheatley, of St. Louis, attended the Elk's Ball here. NEGRO FOREMAN AT FORD PLANT Louisville, Ky.—Young Harry Robinson, colored, of this city, has been appointed foreman over all of the stock leaving the great Ford Automobile Works at Detroit, Mich. This is the first time that such a position has ever been held by a colored man.—Chicago Broad Ax. The subject of the above sketch is well known in Lexington, having visited friends here upon several occasions. He was a member of the Central High School foot ball team, which played here several years ago, and was one of the most versatile members of the squad. Mr. Robinson's many friends wish unbounded success in his new position, and feel that he is deserving of any favors he may receive at the hands of his employers.—Lexington (Ky.) Weekly News. "What's the use of keering" if you are colored. We are opposed to all forms of racial animosity. The colored people and the white people, and all people, should be as one. Dec. 29th, the young ladies entertained at a progressive dinner, visiting four homes during the course of the evening. The hostesses were Misses Susye and Arrissa Wade, Beulah Grady, Odivene Tate and Helene White and Mrs. Harry Donaldson. Mrs. Chas. Barton and Mrs. Conway, of Peoria, attended the Elk in this city last week. The Triangle Club entertained about thirty young people Xmas Day at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jas. B. Osby. Out of town guests were Misses Sally Gates, Georgia Osby, Messrs. Geo. F. Proctor, of Chicago, Lawrence Holliman, of Normal University, and Elsmere Marshall, of Uni. of Ill. Fredd V. Moore attended the Mid-Year Fete of the Young Ladies Social Club, in Jacksonville, last week. Miss Myrene Casey, of St. Louis, was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. White, Xmas Eve, enroute to Shelbyville. The sacred Concert and watch meeting held at Union Church New Year Eve was a pronounce success. During the day a collection totaling $67.00 was taken thus completing the first $1100 of their building fund. Miss Consuela Street, of East St. Louis, is in the city, as a student at the Illinois Commercial College. Miss Street is making her home at 200 W Elliott Ave. Miss Flossy Watson entertained the children of the New Hope S.S. Dec. 29, 1916, between 7 and 11 p.m. Mrs. J. T. Coleman was hostess to the children Jan. 1, 1917, 6 to 11, p.m. In response to fifty invitations issued by Miss Lucille Jackson, a large number of young people called at the family residence, 1415 E. Jackson St., between the hours of 8 and 11 p. m., Jan. 1, 1917. Assisting Miss Lucille were Miss H. B. McTiere and Mrs. Bertie Smith. The home was tastefully and artistically decorated in Holiday colors, presenting a charming picture. Shaded candles cast their soft radiance over the gleaming silver and shimmering glasses, crimson point-settas, and the delicious confections served deftly to the callers as they passed through the dining room. The young ladies were handsomely gowned, and with the conventionally garbed young men made a picture not to be forgotten soon PLEASANT GROVE Rev. J. J. Chappelle retired from service from Dec. 31st. The pastors of the city were invited to attend the closing service. The Rev. S. C. Manuel, pastor Union Baptist Church, was master of ceremonies. He prefaced the occasion by speaking briefly of the achievements during the last four years. Rev. W. H. Carter, pastor of the New Hope Baptist Church was slated to preach in absence of Rev. Bazie who was to preach at that hour. Rev. Carter delivered the goods. The congregation was large and very enthusiastic, approximately $14.00 was donated to Rev. Chappelle as an appreciation. There were two candidates to have been baptized Xmas day, but owing to hinderances, they were not. Rev. Chappelle administered the rites of baptism to them, (Macie and Verill Coe) in the closing of the services. Reports show that our church has steadily grown financially as well as spiritually. Approximately $1400 have been raised during last year. Some of the young people of the B. Y. P. U. paid their last tribute to the retiring pastor by giving him a banquet, Tuesday evening, Jan. 2nd. It was enjoyed by all. This saying would not be complete without informing the readers of the loyalty the girls are in whatever is intrusted upon them. They are as most young people are very easy to become discouraged when darts and shots as it were are hurled from the ambush of their fellow workers and bystanders. There has indeed been victory achieved without bloodshed. But there is no victory without hardship or sometimes hope losing. It has been rightly said that the darkest hour is just before day. There was a big stunt pulled off New Years' night, when a large crowd was entertained with a cantata program conducted by Mrs. Nancie Hawkins who always wrestle with life's oppositions and bring things to the front worth while. She attained this by starting in her early life. Every body was made to feel glad over the performance. The "Get acquainted Day" was nicely attended in our Sunday School Sunday. There were 100 women and girls and 58 men and boys. Prof. Z. M. Mitchell was the speaker of the hour. He spoke on: "Why we are Strangers," and proved to be no doubt, one of the great orators in his day. He is an admirable product of the race. Rev. McClain of East St. Louis, and the Missionary of the Wood River Association filled the pulpit Sunday. He preached from the text: I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth. Rev. McClain is a strong gospel Minister and has accomplished much. The B. Y. P. U. met in its regular session and elected Misses Margaret Holman, pres., Callie Thomas, vice pres., Mildred Robinson and Threbia Holman as Sec. and assistant Sec. Laura Walker, Treas., Elizabeth Walker, organist; Messrs. L. D. Parker, Chaplain and Jr. teacher, S. R. Robinson, Sr. teacher, and Miss Callie Robinson, teacher of little folks. The B. Y. P. U. has done a great work under the former leaders owing to the fact that they always do things well, and we hope for them a brighter future. They are worthy of our flowers in their pathways for these help us to grasp after the things that at first seem difficult. PRICE: FIVE CENTS DENNISON APPOINTED Col. Franklin A. Dennison, has been appointed one of Hon. E. J. Brundage's assistants in the Atty. General's office, the first colored man of this state to be so honored. Arthur Woodruff and Miss Belle Johnson, of Champaign, arranged a surprise party for their friends on Dec. 28—but the party was given at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Brewington in this city, with Rev. J. J. Chappelle as master of ceremonies. They will be at home in Champaign. The groom is well known here, having visited his aunt, Mrs. Brewington, occasionally. He is a member of Beta Pi fraternity. Mrs. Bertha Hall, 1017 Phillips Ave., spent the Holidays in Hannibal, Mo. A Community Chorus is to be organized by Mr. Robt. Taylor, for the Culture Club. He has purchased several score song books, and the rehearsals will begin immediately. Mr. Lucian Davis, a former Springfield "boy", has been secured by Mr. C. H. Barton, to assist as waiter at the Leland Hotel, during the convention of the Legislature. Mr. Moore and wife, of Peoria, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Jenkins. Miss H. B. McTiere, 1525 E. Carpenter St., entertained the following guests, Monday, Jan. 1, 1917, at a 5 course dinner: Rev. W. H. Carter and wife, Mrs. John Gaddy, of Danville, Mrs. H. R. Alexander and niece. The afternoon passed happily in congenial conversation, music and song. The hostess is one of the most lavish entertainers in the city, and excels in the culinary arts. Mrs. E. L. Rogers was hostess to Mrs. John Gaddy, of Danville. at 6 o'clock dinner. Wednesday. Editors Abbott and J. Taylor, of the Chicago Defender and The Broadaxe, respectively, were callers at The Forom office Jan. 8th. Beginning this week, special effort will be made to get The Forum to the subscribers on Saturday morning. Owing to press troubles, we were unable to issue our journal on Jan. 6th, so we are combining our news notes in this issue. We hope to prevent similar occurrence in the future. Miss Alicia Smith has gone to St. Louis where she will reside permanently. Julian Smith is assisting his uncle, Chas. Barton, headwaiter at the Leland Hotel, during the session of the Legislature. Ralph Singleton, who sufferer internal injuries as the result of a companion's blow, was removed to St. Sohn's Hospital for an operation. Mrs. Francis Barnett of 1727 E. Lawrence Ave. succumbed to death at her home, Sunday afternoon. She was for many years a good and staunch member of our church. God has need for her on the Eternal shores, where sickness and sorrows are not known to infest. She had been ill but a short time. We must bow our heads in honor to Him who does all things well. Write blessed are the dead that dieth in the Lord, henceforth yea do not rest from their labor and their work do follow them. We hope to meet her in that Land where the trials and dark hours of this life cannot evade. Sleep on ye weary and take thy rest. Entered as second-class mail matter Feb 24, 1904, at the post office at Springfield, ll., under the act of Congress of March 3, 1879. GEMS OF TRUTH A civilization cannot be progressive, safe and joyous that draws a color line through its civic conscience. White men who draw a color line in their practice of morality will not long be safe custodians of the morality of any woman. There was no thought of segregation when the Negro was poor and dependant. His ability to buy has raised the price against him. More prayers are uttered in Negro Churches for white people, than are uttered in white Churches for Negroes. Respect for womanhood is a royal highway along which the two races can travel and be at peace. Remember during 1917 that you make friends by being a friend; that he is happiest who does most to make others happy. - (Illinois State Register.) This is so true and efficacious, that we reproduce it in order that "all who run may read." Our Teutonic brethren are anxious to see the dove of peace come back with the olive branch, even it be a twig and not a bough. The nerve is unshaken but why lengthen the wasteful war? Enough self isness has been displayed. Some time ago we called attention to alarming conditions prevalent on E. Washington St., in the section lying between 8th and 11th especially. As a lover of our race, we appeal for better order. It is the duty of the business men to protest against such disorder, and insist upon the colored officers disciplining this district, just as the other downtown districts are disciplined. Profanity, boisterousness and side-walk blocking are inexcusable, though frequent, occurrences. If neccessary, we will ask Chief Morris to instruct the patrolmen to give us order. We love liberty and privileges, but the licence displayed in, and around, The Pekin, and the adjoining confectionaries, is intolerable. The poolrooms and saloons could banish a portion of the clamor that assails the ear of the passerby. With the proper police surveillance, and a permanent revival of the 9 o'clock curfew law, for children under I6, this matter can be speedily remedied. An ounce of prevention is the way to avert a tragic accident and many aching hearts. Are we not fair? Governor Dunne chose the Xmas season as an appropriate occasion to announce the commutation of the sentences of convicts who have done work on the public highways under the honor system. There are 119 of them, and their sentences are shortened by a few days or several months, according to their service to the public. This method of rewarding prisoners for honest labor was originated by Governor Dunne, and it has proved most successful. Each man is promised one day less of service for every three days work on the highway or in a prison camp. This is an incentive to him to be honorable and to do his work well. The governor has the proper conception of penal servitude. It is not merely for the purpose of punishment and segregation, but for the reformation of the prison. He must return to society again at the end of his term, and he should be prepared for it. Too often a term in prison only makes the criminal more anti-social and less able to live inside the law when he is released. Work on the public highways in unguarded camps, breathing the air of freedom unhampered by prison restrictions, builds up the moral character of the convicts and teaches him to bear responsibilities. He may be upright merely for the immediate reward of a shortened sentence, but after a time honesty becomes a habit with him. When he leaves prison, he carries with him a new resolve to keep out of trouble and live decently. Springfield Evening News. Two years ago, when a state bond issue for the construction of an Illinois highway system was suggested, the people refused to take it seriously. A great deal has been accomplished since that time, however, and the proposal of the Illinois Highway Improvement Association at Danville this week, that the state shall issue $60,000,000 in bonds for road building is not an impossible one. Many counties are coming to the conclusion that it is better to issue bonds for the construction of county highway systems than to spend twenty years building roads under the state-aid aid act. Vermillion county is completing a system which cost $1,500,000, and the people are delighted with it. Other counties have voted to follow this example. If this is good for counties, it also would be good for the state. Sixty million dollars would build 4,000 miles of hard road, connecting practically all cities of 2,000 population. The tax for the interest and liquidation of the issue would extend over a period of twenty years and would amount to only four and one-half cents an acre. This would not be burdensome. Such a system would place Illinois in the front rank in highway improvement. All republicans holding office, especially, should assist the Forum, a paper uncompromising by, espousing the party's cause assiduously and constantly, in season and out. If the colored people hope to get promotions, such as clerks in the big stores, we advise them to patronize such stores as advertise in the colored papers—for instance, Herndon & Co. is not only one of the best in this city, but one of the best in the state. Our people, (col) can flock to this store in such a manner as to demand and command a clerk from our race. But bear this in mind: you can't demand anything before you are able to command it. The same is true in honor, respect and civil rights. Command something and the demand will be an irresistable concomitant. The instructions given his subordinates by the chief bellman, of the Jefferson hotel, Peoria, along the lines of economy and decorum are very timely. Mr. Shaw, the man referred to, is to be highly praised for the method he is pursuing. Peoria is erecting a 14 story building at the summit of Main Street. You can get on the top of that sky-scraper and see the "enemy," here—Springfield. (Peoria's enemy.) Atty. B. F. Mosely, of Chicago, was in the city Dec. 30th. Miss Ruby Hodge, of Chicago, spent the holidays with her parents in this city. Mr. H. Underwood, Miss Blue, and Paul Blue, of Jacksonville, attended the Elk's Ball. Mr. and Mrs. D. O. Yates, of Charleston, spent Xmas with Mrs M. Neal in this city. FIFTEENTH ANNIVERSARY OF THE BOSTON GUARDIAN Many Notable Speakers Applaud Work of Editor W. M. Trotter. Boston.—The monster celebration of the fifteenth anniversary of the Boston Guardian, held at Zion church, in this city, recently, breathed with the spirit of loyalty to the Guardian and the principles it stands for, "For every right with all our might." The occasion was a veritable love feast for the interested friends who have fought the race battles for equality of rights and against the wrongs of segregation and discrimination, Jimcrow cars and all other race discriminations wherever found, without compromise and without fear. The speakers recalled many of the stirring scenes of the past fifteen years, each one recording a memorable battle or a memorable victory for the cause of equality of citizenship and affirming those policies and principles of action on the part of the members of the race brotherhood everywhere which would give assurance of the strengthening and securing of the rights we now enjoy and carry us forward in the line of conquest of other privileges and liberties until full equality of privilege and opportunity shall be accorded to every member of the race in every part of this broad land. Among the speakers were Dr. C. P. Russell, W. Hall Jackson, Miss Eliza Gardner, Rev. A. W. Puller, Rev. M. W. Thornton, Rev. W. D. Brigham, Dr. Alice McKane, G. R. Margetson, Rev. H. W. Swain, Hon. Moorfield Storey, Dr. W. A. Sinclair of Philadelphia, J. S. Gains, Hon. W. H. Lewis, Emery T Morris, Miss Elizabeth C. Putnam, C. H. Seales, Esq., A. A. Perry and W. M. Trotter The dramatic moment came when Chairman Russell introduced Hon. William H. Lewis, former assistant attorney general of the United States, one of the chief objects of the Guardian's attacks for some years. He was given great applause and spoke very impressively and eloquently, saying that he was glad to come into the church in which he presided at a meeting where Mr. Trotter took issue with a former race leader. He spoke of the beginnings, when he was present at the wedding of Mr. and Mrs. Trotter in their beautiful home on the hill and paid Mrs. Trotter a delicate compliment. He spoke of working with Trotter against "The Birth of a Nation" and pledged co-operation. The speaker in calm retrospect recited many of the stirring scenes and events when the Guardian and its faithful friends in Boston were making race history, such as the founding of the paper by its present editor, William M. Trotter and others, the controversy with Booker T. Washington at Zion church, when Editor Trotter was arrested and sent to jail; the fight against the photo play "Birth of a Nation," the celebrated Bosfield case, etc. But by far the most interesting and important feature of this celebration was the coming together of the several opposing factions of Boston's colored citizens, who had been split asunder and fighting for the several conflicting issues that had been raised among them. Here in this celebration the big chiefs buried the hatchet and smoked together the pipe of peace, and now the spirit of good fellowship once more reigns supreme. With a united front and unbroken ranks they once more turn to renew the warfare against race discrimination, segregation and lynching. This fact is prophetic of a brightening future. This is the springtime of the race's hopes in America, and the Guardian must plant the seeds of hope in the heart of every reader and water them with words of wisdom and the inspiration of lofty ideals of citizenship full and complete. Nothing less is the goal to be striven for. May it carry high the watchword inscribed on its banner, "For every right with all our might." ATLANTA UNIVERSITY FUND. Noted Southern School Starts Campaign to Raise $500,000 Endowment. Atlanta university will be aided by many organizations and heads of notable educational institutions in the campaign recently started to raise $500,000 toward its endowment fund in honor of its fiftieth anniversary, which occurs in 1917. The university is an open door of opportunity, a college, normal school and high school for the preparation of young men and women of our race for greater usefulness. The financial campaign is indorsed by Charles W. Eliot, president emeritus of Harvard; Nicholas Murray Butler, president of Columbia; P. P. Claxton, United States commissioner of education; Clark Howell, editor of the Atlanta Constitution; Rabbi David Marx of the Temple, Atlanta; Talcott Williams of the Pulitzer school of journalism and Cleveland H. Dodge of New York. Contributions may be made to President Edward T. Ware, Atlanta university, Atlanta, Ga. South Fears Shortage of Farm Labor. Fearing that a shortage of labor for the 1917 cotton and tobacco crops may result from the large numbers of colored people which have left the south the past eight months of 1916, an effort is being made to stop the exodus of southern laborers going north. At Atlanta, Ga., both white and colored leaders held a series of mass meetings the early part of December in an effort to check the movement. FORD The Universal Car ANNOUNCEMENT Owing to the continued demand for Ford cars, and notwithstanding the fact that the Ford Motor Company's output has been increased over last year by from 1000 to 1500 cars per day, the demand is still far greater than the supply. We are authorized by the Ford Motor Co. to announce that no more cars will be shipped to any dealer in the United States without a bonaffde signed order. This means that if you are contemplating the purchase of a Ford car in the Spring it is to our mutual advantage that you order your Ford now at the earliest possible moment, and thus avoid delay and disappointment in getting your car in the Spring. We can guarantee delivery at any time specified if you place your order now. FORD CHASIS.....$325 FORD RUNABOUT.....$345 Jennings Telephone Main 4. TUSKEGEE'S WORTHY APPEAL Principal Moton's Effort to Spread Christmas Shoes Among Children Christmas Cheer Among Children. The following letter of appeal, issued from the Tuskegee (Ala.) institute by Dr. Robert R. Moton, principal, is a worthy one, to which, it is hoped, many will respond liberally. Dr. Moton says: "The late Dr. Booker T. Washington, founder of the Tuskegee institute, year by year appealed to generous friends for Christmas remembrances of one kind and another to be distributed through him to the colored children of the south, who without such Christmas remembrances would have nothing to remind them of the Christmas season. "Floods, the boll weevil and industrial conditions generally among the farming classes have brought about a rather depressing state of affairs. Many people are in actual distress and want, while in hundreds and thousands of homes there will be little to indicate that Christmas is a time of joy and blessing. Anything whatsoever, no matter how inexpensive, will brighten a situation otherwise largely unrelieved by any cheering ray. "I shall be glad to serve as did Dr. Washington—that is, to act as the intermediary through whom the public may transmit their gifts to these children and to take pains to see that they reach those who are worthy, distributing them over as wide a section of the south as possible through Tuskegee off-shoot schools, graduates, former students, Jeanes fund workers, etc. Tuskegee Institute, Alabama, December, 1916. LITERARY MEN AT LUNCHEON Breathwaite and Bruce "Grit" Guests of Seventy-seventh of Research Society or Secretary of Research Society. Among the social functions during Negro book week in New York (Dec. 17 to 25) was a luncheon given at Murray's by A. A. Schomburg, secretary of the Negro Society For Historical Research, in honor of William Stanley Braithwaite, the Boston poet, and John E. Bruce "Grit," the well known writer. The gathering was significant of the growing inclination of members of the race who are interested in the same and similar lines of work to get together for mutual interchange of views. As secretary of the Negro Society For Historical Research Mr. Schomburg has done much good in bringing to the fore many hitherto published and unpublished literary productions of the race which the public would otherwise not have known. The society is still active in its collection of matter relating to racial achievements. Through its announcements at public gatherings and through the press this new material gets into circulation. Bruce "Grit" is now a resident of New York city and has his habitat at 2109 Madison avenue. He is president of the society and has, possibly, the --- All Prices f. o. b. Detroit Auto Sales Co 928-928 Make The K We secured a lot of Velocipedes a ing to close them out at an exceedi VELOCIP Suitable for children from 2 to 10 to. 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Price..... $16.00 size, fully equipped, mud guards, coaster roller chain and stand; fully guaranteed. ten days..... $25.00 ELS - 133-35 S. 4th St. Chicyo Bicycles, regular size, fully brake, big bars and seat, roller chain Special price for the next ten days JIMMIE INGELS - Chicyo Bicycles, regular size, fully equipped, mud guards, coaster brake, big bars and seat, roller chain and stand; fully guaranteed. Special price for the next ten days..... $25.00 JIMMIE INGELS - 133-35 S. 4th St. --- --- FORD TOURING CAR.....$360 FORD COUPELET.....$505 THE ELK'S BALL The Elks are to be congratulated for the very orderly and successful dance given at Arion Hall, on Dec. 28. Although the attendance has been outnumbered at former balls, given at this hall, the crowd was fairly large. The music was furnished by the Nix Orchestra, and was well rendered. The ladies were exquisitely gowned, while the gentlemen were resplendent in conventional evening clothes. The chanticleer had heralded the coming dawn ere the last swarthy man had jumped into the waiting motor beside the bright eyed lady and the 1916 holiday Ball was an event of the past. Mr. and Mrs. G. H. L. Nelson were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Rogers at dinner, Xmas day. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Fant, of Mt Pulaski, attenped the Elk's Ball Why do you complain so much? Don't you believe in the Bible? Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Johnson, of Lincoln, spent a day in the city last week, with friends and relatives. Miss Katherine Johnson spent the holidays in the city with her sister, Mrs. O. Singleton. Juvenile Wheels We have a wheel for boys, standard make and fully guaranteed. Has Mud Guards. Price.....$16.00 Lincoln, Fred Douglas and Book er T. Washington memorial services will be held, in an elaborate manner in Union Baptist Church auditorium, Feb. 12th. Special effort will be put forward to make it a grand affair. Mr. and Mrs. H. Smith, of Nilwood, and Miss Ruth Smith, of Quincy, spent last week end in the city. Miss Smith has been the guest of Mrs. Smith, at her home in Nilwood, for several days, and returned to Quincy Tuesday. Loquis Smith, of Nilwood, spent last week end in this city before returning to normal University, at Normal, Ill. Miss Fay Harper, of Peoria, who spent part of the holidays in this city with Miss Helene White, returned to her home Tuesday. Elsmere Marshall, a student at the Uni. of Ill., who spent the holidays in this city, returned to Champaign, Tuesday. Miss Phebe Mitchell, of Chicago, was in the city last week, the guest of her sister, Mrs. Clarence Leggins. Earl Ryder, of the Uni. of Ill., who spent the holidays with relatives in this city, returned to schools Tuesday. HOT SPRINGS' ABLE BAPTIST LEADER Success of Dr. J. H. Henderson at Arkansas Resort. HONOR GRADUATE OF UNION Man Who Showed Signs of Thrift In Early Life on Plantation In Louisiana Attains to High Rank as Minister and Educator—Some of His Achievements. Hot Springs, Ark.-The old Independent plantation, near Bayou La., has the distinction of furnishing to the Baptists of America and to the colored race of America one of the strongest and most efficient pastors in the country in the person of the Rev. John Harris Henderson, D. D., pastor of Roanoke Baptist church, in this town. Dr. Henderson has won all the honors he enjoys, having worked his way from a plantation to prominence as a minister. His father, who belonged to the "old school," was both a minister and a farmer. His mother was a devout Christian woman. His early life was spent on the plantation, where he developed into a great woodchopper and railsplitter. He has to his credit a record of having split over 400 rails a day. The elements of leadership were REV. J. H. HENDERSON, D. D. soon recognized in him. He entered the public school in 1881 and made rapid progress. From the public schools he entered Howe institute. New Iberia, La., in 1891 and completed the course there in 1893. He afterward attended Leland university, from which he was graduated in 1898 and from which he received his diploma. When a lad he decided that he was going to remain in school until he had finished and was prepared to take his place among men. He also attended Union university, Richmond, Va., finishing with the degree of bachelor of divinity. With his graduation came the selection of a companion in life. He won the hand of Miss Fannie R. Butler, a graduate of Gilber academy, Baldwin, La. Dr. Henderson held the chair of theology at Coleman college, Gibsland, La., for a year. He distinguished himself as a theologian and a Bible scholar. The Thirteenth District academy demanded his services as president, and he responded to it. This school is located in Shreveport, La. He was there from 1903 to 1906. During his administration he raised money and purchased for the school 121 acres of land for farming purposes. During all this work he did not lose sight of his calling as a minister. He pastored Trinity Baptist church, which had only about 100 members and a very poorly constructed meeting house. This thrifty young minister added over 200 members to the church, and when he left them they had under his administration accumulated $8,000 worth of property. It was in 1908 that he founded Henderson chapel. This was bringing forth something new. He not only organized the church, but succeeded in securing $1,500 worth of real estate. During his pastorate at Minden, La., he erected the beautiful St. Rest Baptist church. This was between 1910 and 1913. His worth was recognized by the Baptists of the state of Louisiana, and he served as vice president of the state convention. It was in 1913 that Dr. Henderson accepted the call to the Roanoke Baptist church in this town. This congregation had the building craze, so to speak. The former pastor had already made a number of plans looking to the erection of a new edifice. Dr. Henderson took up where S. E. J. Watson left off and during 1915-16 erected a church edifice costing $35,000. A thing unknown in Hot Springs, Dr. Henderson raised in one collection $4,619.11. Honors have been bestowed upon him by the national Baptist convention. He is a member of the special committee to look after the building of a national theological seminary, and was commissioned a few weeks ago a member of the Federal Council of the Churches of Christ in America. He attended the meeting of that great body, Dec. 6, in St. Louis. HAMPTON'S GREAT VICTORY. Seasiders Take Howard's Eleven Into Camp to Tune of 12 to 3. For two consecutive years the famous Howard university football squad has gone down to defeat at the hands of Hampton's speedy machine. Howard has not sent a man over the Hampton goal with the pigskin since 1914. The defeat that was administered to Howard on "Turkey day" gives Hampton the claim to the championship title of 1916. Hampton's machine arrived at Howard on Wednesday evening in a light fall of rain that continued throughout the night. Every man on the squad was in good spirits and confident that Howard would go down to defeat. The only reply to the jeers and songs with which the Howardites greeted the Hampton machine was, "We didn't come to Howard to lose any more." The sun came up on Thursday morning and partly dried up the water soaked gridiron. The wet field was a great disadvantage to the light Hampton backfield men, who depend mainly upon dodging their opponents. The referee blew the whistle for the first kick-off at 2:30 p. m. The game was hotly contested, and when the final whistle blew there ended the greatest battle in the history of Howard and Hampton. Hampton was the victor to the tune of 12 to 3. Much credit is due the "Sensiders," for they were playing on strange grounds before thousands of Howard sympatheticizers. Yet they proved that it is not the crowd that wins the game. Hampton broke the record by using only thirteen men to defeat Howard, while the Howardites used twenty. The lineup follows: Rigney fullback. Penderhughes Harvey quarterback. Straton Referee, G. C. Wilkerson; umpire, H. E. Howell; timekeeper, H. Douglass; time of quarters, 15 minutes; touchdowns, Dorsay and Rigney; field goal, Penderhughes. WILL ADMIT NEGROES. Federation of Labor Decides They Are Worthy of Membership. Negroes are no longer to be shut out, either directly or indirectly, from the American trade union movement. Instead, they are to be welcomed in. This is the stand taken by the American Federation of Labor in convention upon the issue raised by the wholesale migration of southern negroes to the industrial centers of Pennsylvania and the middle west. This resolution, presented by the delegates from the Ohio State Federation of Labor and the Cleveland Federation of Labor, has been approved: "Whereas, The emigration of southern Negroes to northern labor centers, which has lately attracted the attention of the United States department of labor and has occasioned anxiety on the part of the organized labor movement because of the danger such emigration will cause the workers in the northern states: and. "Whereas, The investigation of such emigration and importation of Negroes into the state of Ohio has demonstrated to the satisfaction of the labor leaders in that state that they are being brought north for the purpose of filling the places of union men demanding better conditions, as in the case of the freight handlers; and, "Whereas, The shortage of European labor has made the southern Negro an asset in the labor markets of the north and the conditions that prevail in Ohio may apply in all northern states; therefore, be it "Resolved, That this thirty-sixth annual convention of the American Federation of Labor instruct the president and executive council to inaugurate a movement looking toward the organization of these men in the southern states, to the end that they may be instructed and educated along the lines of the trade union movement and thereby eliminate this menace to the workers of the northern states." HIGH BRANCH OF THE MOSES Naomi Household of Prince and Princess Hears Annual Sermon. Naomi Household of Prince and Princess No. 4 of the Grand United Order of Sons and Daughters of Moses' held its annual Thanksgiving service at the Concord Baptist church, Brooklyn, on Sunday evening, Dec. 10. Members of the household were dressed in full regalia. This branch of the order is composed of all the passed supreme officers of the various tabernacles who must be members of the fourth degree house and have received their recommendation from the passed supreme officers' council. Naomi Household has eighty members and is in a very prosperous condition. The various symbols were displayed upon the altar of the church at the service. The ark of the covenant, the seven lighted candles and the display of fruits were among the most striking scenes. The Thanksgiving sermon was delivered by the Rev. Dr. William M. Moss, who reviewed the origin and history of the order in a most able manner. The order was founded by Peter Paul Brown, a native of the West Indies, in 1867 and has a large membership in the east, north and southern sections of the United States. Prince Joseph Shannon is royal king, and Miss Rosa Brown is princess of records of Naomi household No. 4. ORDER NOW FOR SEASON Prompt Deliveries by the TON OR LOAD Geo. W. Wells 1610 EAST MASON STREET Bell Phone 1383 Bell Phone 2322 A. Morris Williams Attorney at Law. 115 South 11th St. Office Phone 3327 Residenee 4338 B. G. CLANTON LAWYER 81512 E. Washington Street Office, Bell 2156 Dr. J. I. Miles DENTIST Special Attention given Children's Teeth Rooms 1-3 Nelson Bid'g. SEVENTH and ADAMS STREET Office Phone Bell 1271 Residence 6821 GEORGE STAAB, Jr. Plumbing, Heating and Gas Fitting. Repair Work a Specialty Estimates Furnished. 528 South Eleventh Street Bell Phone 1963 CHAS. S. GIBBS ATTORNEY AT LAW 723 $ _{2}^{1} $ E. Washington 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 compaint 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 complaiaht, 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. J. H. Drennan, Clerk. 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 Bell Phone 2156. Office Hours, 9 to 12 a.m., 2 to 5 p.m., 7 to 8 p.m. Dr.N.B. Ford Dr.N.B. Ford Special Attention Given Diseases of Women, Children and General Surgery. Room 1, Northwest Corner Seventh and Adams Streets. SPRINGFIELD, ILL Beef Pot Roast.....11c lb. Beef Rib Roast.....15c lb. Boiling Beef.....10 11c lb. Beef Steak.....12 1-2c lb. Veal Roast.....16c lb. Veal Stew.....10c lb. Veal Chops.....17c lb. OUR MO Right Prices and Redding's L has moved from 811 E. Wash 810 E. Washi In a larger and more convenient Meals and Lunches at all Hours. PLATE LUNCHES Right Prices and 16 oz. to pound E. Hazel Wallace FUNERAL DIRECTOR 119 NORTH EIGHTH STREET Fall Announce Fall Announcement A. B. Mrs. E. J. McCoo is assisting at the Chas. Fred. White Community Grocery Store. This store has risen from a scantily stocked grocery counter to a thriving notion and grocery store in less than 6 months. Mr. White and his sister, Mrs. McCoo, deserve the highest praise for the self sacrifice and exertion that has made this business worthy of the name. The Bunn Beach Bathing Case which has been carried to the Supreme Court of the State will be heard in the March term. Foolish Question 13: What makes the girls love "English" so? "Bro." Lacy is here, so we are certain that it's Legislature time: ELABORATE DINNER PARTY ELABORATE DINNER PARTY An elaborate dinner party was given by Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Fields at their home, 1217 E. Brown St., Dec. 26th. The rooms were decorated in holiday colors. The dinner consisted of a gigantic turkey, oyster dressing, salads, fruits, egg nog and cake. After dinner, music and games heightened the pleasures of the evening. The guests were: Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Williams, Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Gorum, Maj. G. W. Ford and wife, Dr. and Mrs. N. B. Ford, Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Long, Dr. and Mrs. S. A. Ware, Mr. and Mrs. F. R. Wilkins, Mr. and Mrs. J. L.Morgan, Mr. and Mrs. R. P. Taylor, Mr. and Mrs. --- BELL PHONE, 6350 CALLS PROMPTLY ANSWERED uncement The latest styles are now on display in the largest and most varied assortment. Beautiful University Stripes and staple woolens afford you a pleasing choice for your new Fall suit or Overcoat. A Guarantee of Complete Satisfaction and of all wool quality is an ample assurance of your getting clothes perfection here. Prices Reasonable. You are invited to call early and see the new styles. CLEANING, PRESSING, ALTERING Individual work. Right Prices Quick Delivery. Slaughter's Tailoring Co. 109 SO. FOURTH ST. Bell 535 Champ Singleton, Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Mosby, Mr. and Mrs. Cofer Robinson, Mrs. R. A. Byrd, and Mrs. Geo. Green. Rev. and Mrs. S. C. Manuel, of 903 So. 14th St., were the entertainers of the official board, of the Union Baptist Church, and their wives, Monday evening, January 1. 1917. It was the regular monthly meeting of the board. A delicious 2 course luncheon was served the guests. A delightful time is reported. Richard H. Shipp and Miss Ruby LaPerle Watts were quietly married in St. Louis last week. Miss Rebecca English, of Broadlands spent the Holidays with her sister, Mrs. Edward Cook, in this city. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Anderson, of Danville, spent the holidays in the city with Mrs. Dyer, mother of Mrs. Anderson, and other relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Orville Smith are at home to their friends at 1307 E. Capitol Avenue. Miss Ethel M. Singleton, of the Poro College employ, St. Louis, visited her mother. Mrs. Ollie Singleton, 1216 So. 14th St., Xmas vacation. Rev. W. H. Bazie delivered an appropriate and forceful sermon, Deeember 24th, taking his theme from-Ezekiel,—"under the great cedar tree". The song service was excellent. BILL HEADS, Bills of Fare, Mine Bulletins, Financial Secretary Reports, Circulars, Dodgers, Envelopes, Labels, Letter Circulars, Letter Heads, Note Circulars, Notice, Railroad Forms, Statements, Window Hangers, Window Cards Street Car Advertising Cards—anything in the line of Commercial Printing. REGAL PRINTING CO. 109·111 S0. 8TH STREET FOR SALE AT RegalPrintingCo. 109 SOUTH EIGHTH STREET Champion Magazine Chicago Detender The Freeman The Crisis Orders taken for any Negro Book or Paper. DUNBAR NEWS CO. Bell Phone 5729 Green's New Electric Shoe Repair Shop Repair Work Done while you wait Satisfaction Guaranteed, Best Con- tries. Try me and be Convinced. 10 years in this vicinity. 501 N. ADAMS ST. PEORIA, ILL. MRS. MATTIE TUCKER Milliner Fall & Winter Late Styles Now in. Toilet Articles 207 N. 14th St., Springfield, Ill. BARKSDALE & CURTIS Proprietors of the 3 Chair EUREKA BARBER SHOP Hair Cutting, Shaving and Hand Massaging a Specialty. 1030 E. WASHINGTON STREET Telephone in your Society notes such as vistors, sickness, entertain ment etc. It is free you should be interested in yourselves. Our telephone is main 5729. will you do it? FIRST CLASS ROOMS NEAT, CLEAN, TIDY Steam Heat, Electric Lights and Baths Special Attention to Transients. PEORIA' BEST Mrs. Ella Waples, Prop. 311-325 NORTH WASHINGTON STREET Edward Baumann. C. T. Baumann Baumann Bros. PRESCRIPTION DRUGGISTS (Deutsche Apotheke) Your Patronage Solicited Corner 7th and Washington St Reisch Brewery Co. SPRINGFIELD, ILL. Keg and Bottle Beer unsurpassed for health and strength. Their Bock Beer was a high reputation. Reisch's Gold Top ranks among the best in the country. Prompt deliveries and shipments made. Order direct from brewery. Economy Basement If you are a housewife who practices economy read carefully every item listed below else you miss some little necessity that can be had at a great reduction. Better start to shop early as every woman in Springfield eagerly awaits the announcement of Economy Basement Sales. R. F. HERNDON & CO. Velocipedes for the Small Boy. Bicycles for the Larger Boy. Cutlery for Wife or Mother. Fireproof Safe for Home use for Father Capital Cash Grocery and Meat Market This store is leading them all for Quantity Quality and Good Service. Wishes to thank its many friends and patrons for their trade during the past year, and solicits their patronage during the incoming year, 1917. We carry a complete line of Fresh and Salt Meats Colored Table Oil Cloth 54 or 45 inch wide, special ..... 18c Toweling Special Special, 1-2 linen, yard ..... 10c Black Lisle Stockings Sizes 8, 9, 10, 25c grade special, pair.....19c Remnants of Dress and Apron Ginghams Remnant lengths from 1 yard up Will cut the large pieces special, yard.....10c Remnants of Curtain M aterials and Silkolines Lengths from two yards to 10 yards, a wide range of prices. These goods have been greatly reduced for this sale. Pillow Tubing Special Prices for this sale 36 in. Tubing, yard.....16c 40 in. Tubing, yard.....17c 42 in. Tubing, yard.....18c 45 in. Tubing, yard.....19c This is an exceptional bargain Sweaters You will need one before the winter is over Ladies' and Children's 79c, $1.19 $1.49 Black Hose Silk boot, sizes 8 1-2, 9, 9 1-2, 10 50c grade, special price, pair 29c Table Cloths 64 in wide, 7 pattrens, in remnant lengths of 2, 2 1-2 and 3 yards 75c grade, yard ..... 49c **Outing Flannel** Colors and white, in remnant lengths, 12 1-2c grade, yard ..... 9c **Unbleached Cotton Flannel** 32 inches wide, remnant lengths, 15c grade, special, yard ..... 11c A Special Table of Odd Remnants N & CO. other. me use for Father ALL & Bro. Bell Phone 1446 THE PROPER PLACE TO BUY YOUR LIQUORS AND WINES THE BELMONT CO. 106 NORTH SIXTH ST. Next to Huletts Drug Store For real good Wiskey, Wine, Gin, Brandy, etc., at prices hard to beat, BELMONT occupies the foremost place. It will pay you to come and look over our splendid assortment. Here are a few illustrations of the values given: Kentucky Wiskey, rich in age and flavor; per gallon $2.00 Brook Haven, leader in Bottled in Bond Bourbon; per quart .75 California Claret. Muscatel and Angelica Wines, per quart .35 THE BELMONT CO. 106 North Sixth Street PHONE US NE US YOUR W PHONE US YOUR WANTS Invest in a lot in Gary, Indiana, the most rapid growing city in the United States, the manufacturing center of the West. Money will double in a few years. Small payments down, balance monthly, will close any deal. For particulars and further information, see E. B. SMITH Sub. Local Agent. 828 So. Third St. Tel. Main 1920. IF It Is Anything In The Way Of Building or Repair Work, From a Dog house to a Mansion, CALL ON Contractor and Builder. 706 N WALNUT STREET. BELL TEL. 7520. WEST VIRGINIA TEACHERS MEET Market Collegiate Institute Host of Large Gathering. STUDENTS Superintendent Hon. M. P Address of Teacher" - STUDENTS FURNISH MUSIC. Superintendent of Free Schools, the Hon. M. P. Shawkey, Delivers Timely Address on "The Makeup of the Teacher" — Professor Byrd Prillerman's Loyalty to the Association. Institute, W. Va.—The twenty-fourth annual meeting of the West Virginia Teachers' association was held at the Collegiate institute in this town from Thursday, Nov. 30, through to Friday night, Dec. 1, with the largest attendance in its history. J. W. Moss of Kimball, W. Va. president of the association, presided, and Miss Etta Hall of Montgomery, this state, recorded. Thanksgiving morning was devoted to registration of teachers, song service and a Thanksgiving sermon by the Rev. W. C. Thompson, pastor of the Simpson Methodist Episcopal church of Charleston. The afternoon session opened with selections by the Collegiate institute's orchestra and a vocal duet by Miss Charlotte Campbell and C. E. Jones --- Carl Rauth FLORIST Floral Designs a Specialty. All Cut Flowers in Season.. Roses and Carnations. BOTH PHONES 623 Greenhouses 500 North Sixth St. 516 No. Eighth St. DR. H. A. CESS, Chiropodist ROOM 212, Second Floor 321 Main St. Peoria, 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. Old Phone 839 GAREY, INDIANA, LOTS FOR SALE LET YOUR WANTS BE KNOWN. Capital 500 The address of welcome was delivered by Professor Byrd Prillerman, and the response was given by Lee A. Toney. Miss Mollie Robinson rendered a very fine vocal solo. The subject for discussion was "The Gary System," which was led by Mrs. M. M. Arter. There was an address by R. P. Sims, and the afternoon session closed with a selection by the Collegiate institute orchestra. The evening session was extremely interesting. The first speaker was D. C. Coleman, who read a well prepared and highly instructive paper on "The Meaning of School Efficiency." Don W. Jones did himself credit in rendering a violin solo. The height of interest was reached when the master of ceremonies announced the presence of Superintendent of Public Instruction the Hon. M. P. Shawkey, who delivered a most timely address on "The Makeup of the Teacher." Other persons who took part in the program were Miss Mollie Robinson, Miss Linda Scott and Mrs. E. M. Mitchell. Friday morning, from 8 to 9 o'clock, the teachers in a body visited the school plant. At 10 o'clock sectional meetings were held, with a joint "thrift session," which was presided over by Professor J. W. Scott. Other sessions held were primary, Mrs. W. D. Johnson, chairman; graded school section, Professor A. S. Peal, chairman; high school section, Professor J. W. Robinson, chairman. Other phases of school management and methods of teaching were assigned to various groups of teachers. The principal address at the afternoon session was delivered by John M. Gaudy, president of the Virginia Normal and Industrial institute at Petersburg, Va. There was an interesting paper on "Playgrounds and School Libraries" read by L. Barnett and a piano duet by Miss Ethel Spriggs and Mrs. E. M. Mitchell. At the evening session the students of the vocal and planoforte department of the institute gave a splendid recital, in which Don W. Jones assisted. The address was delivered by Professor C. G. Woodson of Washington. The association was organized in Charleston, Thanksgiving day, 1891, with Professor Byrd Prillerman, president of the West Virginia Collegiate institute, as its first president. He has been an officer in the association each year since that time. The next session will be held in Montgomery, Thanksgiving day, 1917. Professor A. W. Curtis, director of agriculture at the West Virginia Collegiate institute, was elected president for the ensuing year, and Miss Etta Hall was re-elected secretary. How to Stop Southern Race Migration. Better educational advantages for the colored children of the rural districts of the south, better pay to wage earners and the wiping out of mob violence will go a long way toward stemming the tide of race migration from that section of our common country. These, with the full exercise of the ballot, according to law, will soon bring about better conditions for both races.