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THE FORUM Historical Society State House VQL. 12 NO. 39 TENS OF THOUSANDS OF COLORED PEOPLE PREPARING TO LEAVE THE SOUTH IN MAY. Fraternal and Religious Bodies of The South Appeal to the North To Look After Their Fleeing People. Racial unrest in the South is growing weekly and tens of thousands of Colored people are preparing to leave for the North in the month of May. Religious and fraternal organizations of the Race in the South are appealing to leaders in Northern communities to look after their fleeing people. The following appeal from the Ministerial Alliance of Birmingham Alabama is only a sample of the many that are being made from various sections of the South land: To the Ministers North, East and West from A. M. E. Ministers Alliance of Birmingham, Ala. It is alarming to note the unrest and dissatisfaction among our people here in Birmingham. Ala., and several other Southern States. This unrest, dissatisfaction and moving about of our people to certain parts of our Commonwealth is nothing more nor less than an effect. This effect cannot exist without a cause. However, this alarming and bitter effect is predicated upon multifarious causes. Thousands of our people have for a long time overcrowded the cities because of the bad treatment received on the farms. Tho landlords, merchants and too many times our courts fail to keep the "Golden Rule" toward our people. In other words in our helpless condition, ignorant, poor and cowed down, we have been an easy prey for the enemies of our race. The above element has not failed to make good of the opportunity to use us for the good of his pocketbook and boss rule. The following are causes, namely: (1) For the first time in the history of our country Negro labor is in demand in the shops, factories, railroads and what not in the North, East and West. This is an open door to the poor, maltreated Negroes with good wages and better treatment offered. (2) He becomes a franchised elector and can vote. And this is as it should be. He is not Jim-Crowed to death, if he pays first-class fare he gets value received. He is less liable to be lynched. He has protection by the law. He will have first-class schools for his children. He and his family receive courteous treatment from both white and black. All of the above with many unnamed privileges and good treatment invite our people to the North, East and West. Now then, we as ministers of the A. M. E. Ministers' Alliance of Birmingham, Ala., pray and beg that our ministers and ministers of other denominations in the North, East and West, please, for humanity sake, look after these our poor, helpless people, many of whom are splendid people, members of the church and will become splendid assets to the cause of the Master, if you will look them up and take them in. We are depending upon you not to lose a single opportunity to help our people make good in Church, State and their daily vocation, through your advice and leadership. # Local Brevities Mrs Hettie Blackwell of East Capitol Ave., is quite ill. Mr. C. H. Barton, head waiter of the Leland Hotel, has a crew of 35 of the best hotel men Springfield has ever had before. These are all men of the highest type and frugal and industrious. Mr. Barton is considered one of the best hotel men in the state. On Sunday Mar. the 4th at the New Hope Baptist church, under the auspices of the Woman's Baptist Congress, Mrs. M. Branton Tule, returned missionary from South Africa, lectured on the "Africans of the jungles." Rev, Manuel, of the Union Baptist church, open with prayer and at the close made some timely remarks. Several short talks were made. The B.C. D. Club was entertained Thursday afternoon at the residence of Mrs. Elmer Rhien hart of South Third Street. After a delightful social hour, refreshments were served. The guests of the afternoon were Mrs. Ethel Ashhurst, of Selma, Ala., Mrs. S. Spencer, of Jacksonville, Ill., and Mrs. L. C. Mitchell, of this city. The New Hope Baptist Young Peoples' Union is doing nicely. Rev. Dr. Frederick, of St. Louis, gave a very interesting address to the Union last Sunday evening. Mrs. Hattie B. McTier is president and always has an interesting program. The qualification of the of a Deacon" will be discussed next Sunday. The Don't Worry Club was entertained by Mrs. O. G. Birdsong at her residence on So. 15 Street Wednesday afternoon. The club was addressed by Mr. Z. W. Mitchell on the work and plans of the Loyal Legion Cooperative Educational System. A unanimous vote of thanks was extended the speaker. Luncheon was served and a social hour enjoyed. Miss May Nelson will remain in the city indefinitely on account of the illness of her mother Mrs. Richard Bean. 2010 E. Kansas St. On next Friday evening a meeting will be held at the St. John A.M.E. church for the purpose of organizing a Forum for the purpose of discussing weekly matters of interest to the race and community. Subscribe for The Forum—a race newspaper all the time. Do not slight nor neglect any of them on account of their condition They are not the cause in many instances of their condition. God calls on you, Brother Ministers, to house and care for thousands of good Christian men and women from our Southland. We feel and believe that this great exodus is God's plan and hand working through His providence for our poor, helpless people. The great door of industrial, financial, political, educational, moral and religious hope has been thrown wide, and in a mysterious way God is moving upon the hearts of our people to go where He has prepared for them. May the blessings of God at tend your efforts to help and bless our people who are fleeing from oppression and maltreatment from darkness to light. Faithfully yours, A. M. E. MINISTERS' ALLIANCE, Birmingham, Alabama. R. H. HAYNES, PresiPent, 214 S. 18th St., Birmingham, Ala. A. JONES, Secretary, 214 S. 18th St. Birmingham, Ala. SPRINGFIELD LOSES ONE OF PHYSICIANS AND FOREMEN THE DEATH OF NOEL BERN Impressive Funeral Services Held The Residence and St. Luke's Epi- ment at Camp B The Culture Club and Literary Re- Call Off Their Regular Meeting To The Decease Former Classmates and Friends From Var- Act As Honorary Pal SPRINGFIELD, 'ILL., SATURDAY MARCH 10. 1917 SPRINGFIELD LOSES ONE OF HER LEADING PHYSICIANS AND FOREMOST CITIZENS IN THE DEATH OF NOEL BERTRAM FORD. Impressive Funeral Services Held Tuesday Morning at The Residence and St. Luke's Episcopal Church. Interment at Camp Butler The Culture Club and Literary Research and Study Club Call Off Their Regular Meetings Out of Respect To The Deceased. Former Classmates and Friends From Various Parts Of The Country Act As Honorary Pallbearers --- A. B. At 9:30 o'clock Tuesday morning, funeral services of the late Dr. N. B. Ford were held at the residence on East Jackson Street where a host of intimate friends gathered to pay their last respects to the memory of the deceased. Resolutions were read attesting the esteem in which Dr. Ford had been held by members of different Orders to which he belonged. The favorite hymn of the Doctor's, Nearer My God To Thee, was played by Prof. Schocei, white, Father T. G. Brown and Father J. H. Simon officiated. The floral designs were profuse and beautiful representing friends and fraternal love that would do credit to a Prince. At 10:30, funeral services were held at the St. Luke's Episcopal Church of which the deceased was a member. Long before the doors were open for admission, the church yard was crowded. The church was taxed to its capacity and many were unable to get into the building at all The services at the church were most impressive and beautiful. Rector Brown was assisted by the Rev. Father J. H. Simons of Chicago, formerly of St. Luke's, who read the Ritualistic service and offered a fervent prayer. The singing was delightful. The sermon by Father Brown, was most inspiring and profoundly logical. He contrasted the "physical law of life" with that of the "Spiritual" and said that the true value of a man must be measured by his actual worth to the world while living. He then paid tribute to the worth of the deceased, first as a man of the highest worth to his fellow man. He spoke of his loyalty to his Race and of his eagerness at all times to do his part in advancing the highest and best interests of his own people. He said of Dr. Ford, that he was a Race man who could be on the level with the highest and the lowest. He then spoke of the deceased as a physician who had attained the highest standard of his profession The highest charity lies in the giving of one's self, said the Rector and this Dr. Ford gave in the full est measure. EULOGY BY ATTORNEY CLANTON The following was read by Atty. B. G. Clanton on the life of the deceased: Dr. Noel Bertram Ford the son of Major and Mrs. G. W. Ford, Superintendent of the National Cemetary of Camp Butler was born at the National Cemetary at Beaufort, South Carolina, Dec 31st. 1881. He received his education in the public schools of Fort Scott, Kansas, and later attended the Meharry Medical College at Nashville, Tenn., from which Institution he graduated in April, 1906 with the degree of Doctor of Medicine. In the following Sept. 1906, he was married to Miss Alice Tate of Selma, Alabama, and to them was born one child, Vera. On February 19th, 1909, Dr. Ford came to Springfield, Illinois and began the practice of his profession. He was baptized in the Episcopal Church when quite young and in 1911, was confirmed in St. Luke's Episcopal Church, which was then under the spiritual leadership of the late Father Wilson. Dr. Ford's life was varied and active. Robust and erect, he loved the great out-of-doors. He loved the water and the woods—the huntsman's rifle and the fisherman's rod. Prompted by the ardor of youthful patriotism, he enlisted in the 23rd Kansas' Volunteers at the age of sixteen and served one year with the Colors in Cuba with honor. At Meharry Medical College, he enrolled his name impermissible on the tablets of Athletic History. As captain of the Varsity Football Team, he led to victory the indomitable warriors of the gridiron battles of 1905-6. Soldier, athlete, Nature lover, physician, son, husband and father, Noel Bertram Ford excelled in every sphere and ornamented every station by reason of the very intensity of his application to the thing in hand and the tremendous enthusiasm of his nature. As a physician, he subordinated everything possible to the exacting demands of an immense practice. His skill was his most effective medium of advertising. Friday, Feb. 23, Dr. Ford was seriously confined to his bed after having persistently endured a week's suffering whilst caring for his practice. Had he heeded his friends and taken to bed at the first appearance of a heavy cold, his practice would have been neglected and his patients would have suffered, but his own life, per chance would have been spared. With characteristic unselfishness, he disregarded the recessities of his own physical endurance, so upon the Altar of Fidelity to the needs of his patients, Noel Bertram Ford offered up his life. Throughout his eight days of prostration, he discussed the probability of his death as impersonally as a workman whose thought goes forward to the close of day and the end of labor. His vigorous mind was conscious to the last. He was a member of Capitol DECATUR NOTES Mr. Fred and Harry Lon, Miss Anna Winston and Miss Lucille Pheonix were visitors in Pana last Sunday. Mrs Bessie Hickman, Mrs Carrie White Tuner and Mrs Norena Winfield were added to the Antioch Baptist Choir. Miss Luetta Slaughter and Joe Miller of Peoria were quietly married Saturday evening. Mrs Miller is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Felix Slaughter. Mrs Joe Miller is critically ill at her home. The Elks club are giving a carnival this week. Miss Fiora Boggs entertained the newing circle last week. Mrs Stella Walters Wilkerson was a visitor in Champaign Tues. Mr Robert Price has returned. Come over and hear our colored ministrel at the Elk's carnival. Mr O. H. Bledsoe is on sick list. Mr. Mac Jones left for Peoria last Wednesday. Miss Irene Watts is ill at the Decatur Macon County Hospital. QUARTERLY MEETING AT ST. JOHN CHURCH Sunday Morning at 11:00 o'clock Dr. G. W. Jones will preach. In the afternoon at 3:00 o'clock, Sacrament, and preaching by Rev. W. F. Walker of the Grace M. E. Church and in the evening special song service by the choir and an address by Mr Z. W. Mitchell. Mrs F. R. Wilkins of this city, received word Wednesday morning of the death of her brother-in-law, Lieut. Harry Lewis of Bloomington. His death occurred from pneumonia, in Chicago Tuesday night at 10:30 o'clock. Mother Riddle of the Lincoln Home is quite ill. Lodge, B. P. O. of Elks and Fred Douglas-Lodge, U. B. of F. Dr. Ford leaves behind him a widow, one daughter, Mother and Father. Three brofhers, George W. of St. Paul, J. Irvine of Springfield and C. Bruce Ford, student at Meharry Medical College, three sisters, Hallie C. Ford, Assistant Principal, Dunbar High School, Okmulgee, Okla., Elise and Vera Ford, Students of Fisk University, a sister-in-law, Mrs. J. I. Ford, and a host of friends as numerous as any professional man could hope to acquire in double his span of years. Last Saturday morning at nine o'clock, without an outery, Dr. Ford turned his face from the imprisonment of flesh and passed into the final Mystery as quietly as fall the shadows of evening upon a weary world." The remains were interred in the National Cemetary at Camp Butler. Undertaker Rhoden was in charge and conducted everything in the most efficient manner. PALL BEARERS The active pall bearers were, Captain R. A. Byrd, Robert P. Taylor, Lieutant Joseph L. Morgan, J. Harold White, E. T. Gorum and C. T. Fields. Honorary pall bearers were, Dr. J. C. Ellis, of Decatur, Dr. E. A. Walker, of Kansas City, Dr. S. W. Smith of Chicago, Dr. A. H. Kennibrew of Jacksonville, Dr. Ear. Williams of Brooklyn, Ill., and Mr. Wm. Triplett of Jacksonville. Mr. E H. Tate of Selma Alabama, brother of Mrs. Dr. Ford, was present. Out of respect for the memory of the deceased, no meeting of the Culture Club was held last Sunday afternoon and the Literary, Research and Study Club called of its usual Tuesday evening meeting. PRICE: FIVE CENTS IN THE FRATERNAL WORLD BY J. HAROLD WHITE We are much gatified to note that some of the Women's fraternal societies have availed themselves of the opportunity of adding their notes for publication in this column and hope that they will continue this contribution each week, for in the end it is for their own benefit to acquire this publicity, which costs only the effort on their part. We are yet without notes, however, from some of the men's organizations, as the Elks, Tabors, Odd Fellows, and others, whom we hope will fall in line. just now we hear much about preparations for the Illinois Centennial Celebration to be held in Springfield in 1918 and the many and varied preparations which are being made in order that this event might stand before the country as a memoration of the one hundredth anniversary of Statehood of Illinois. The State Legislature is preparing to appropriate one million dollars for the erection of a "Centennial Building" to be constructed just south of the present Capital Building. The Ilinois Centennial Commission will erect a statue of Lincoln to be placed on the Capitol grounds, and arrange an appropriate program for the celebration. Various organizations in the city, including the Clive State the Community Chorus, the Commercial Association, and others are making plans for cooperating with these agencies in providing the general plans for the Centennial. Even the city of Springfield is planning to pave the business district of the good part of the outlying so that the city will proper appearance for the is true that in a general sense we as the Negro part of the population, are represented, fairly in all of these public movements, there is yet a part which we should play as a separatist, not because we are of the dark race, but because as a race, we yet have many things to gain before being on a par with the dominant race of this country in particular, and we should not overlook any opportunity thereby we can present the very fate of ourselves as a race to the world. In accordance we have an opportunity so present ourselves from abroad which is only organized and ready for presentation. We have about a dozen grand Lodge meetings of the offeror fraternal organizations in the State, both male and female, would usually meet each year in separate cities. What a grand display we could have and what a favorable one, if we could secure the meetings of each of these in springfield during the Centennial Celebration of 1918. What a tremendously favorable impression such we sure would make upon the people of the State, and what a remarkable change of expression we would see as a result of this concentration of our power and grandeur. It is always the aim of these local organizations to send their most representative members to these Grand Sessions and we would therefore have the pick of our race in the State here making the most favorable impression ever permitted in history of our State. This could be accomplished without any more exposure to the individual organizations than they are accustomed to allow. But it required a concentration of effort, and immediate effort less to be too late to perfect the man. Lads hear from others who would be interested in this move and so would be willing to aid in bringing it about, for there is certainul presented to us here an opportunity which will not return again or hundred years, so let us not socege. L. E. FOSTER President E. L. ROGERS Sec'y-Treas. Z. W. Mitchell Editor-Adv. Mgr. Weekly paper devoted to the interest of the whole people. Entered as second-class mail matte Feb 24, 1904, at the post office at Spring field, Ill., under the act of Congress of March 3, 1879. The true value of a man, or a christian, is not to be measured by his superstitious truckling to Religious tenets, but by his real worth to his fellow man. EDUCATIONAL EDITION OF THE FORUM The first Educational Edition of The Forum will undertake to interpret to colored buyers the appreciation of Business Firms with whom they have been spending their earnings for "lo, these many years." It will also undertake to interpret to the business men and the public generally the worth and standing of many of the Race's most progressive men and women. This Edition will make its appearance the week before Easter. Educational matter of special importance to the Race will be contained in its columns also, and an effort will be made to place a copy in every colored home, and also in homes of white friends and patrons The work and plans of The Loyal Legion Co-operative Educational System will be fully explained. The work of the Educational Legion will be extended to all of the cities and towns of the State where Councils will be organized and the Co-operative System will be put into operation. DR. NOEL BERTRAM FORD Possibly no death ever occurred in Springfield that occasioned a greater shock to the entire community than did the death of Dr. Noel Bertram Ford on last Saturday morning at the St. John Hospital. Dr. Ford had the reputation of being "A hale hearty good-fellow" beloved by all classes, and by shore force of exceptional ability had been able to forge his way to the front as a physician whose services were sought by members of both races alike. He always stood ready to assist in anything that was for the advancement of his race, and had a word of cheer and encouragement for all. His place in society, in the professional and in the fraternal circles of Springfield will be hard to fill. The bereaved widow and surviving relatives have the sympathy of the entire community which feels keenly the loss of one of its most valuable citizens. THE NEGRO LOYAL TO THE COUNTRY Conscious of the disgraceful treatment the American Negro has received from the hands of many of his white brethren who stand high in the Councils of the nation, many are now asking what will be the attitude of the Negro toward his country in the event of war with Germany? There is but one answer. The American Negro Will Remain Loyal To All Of The Interests Of His Country In Case Of War. The loyalty of the Negro is a thing not to be doubted. One writer has said: "In all of America's war, during slavery and after slavery the men of the Negro race have shown their loyalty to the country in no uncertain tone; for when ANY man, be he white or black is patriotic enough to give his life's blood for his country, knowing at the same time that he is not treated as other men, can any sane person doubt his loyalty? If the Negro was loyal to this country when his children were being sold on the block to the highest bidder, when his life would he bartered for gold and when his daughter would be prostituted and raped almost before his eyes, why should he be disloyal NOW? In the early sixties, after more than two hundred years a slave, steeped in ignorance, bought and sold like so many cattle, history tells us that many fought nobly to help preserve the Union which we all are now enjoying, while many others remained upon their master's plantation like a true and faithful dog and guarded the master's wives and daughters, while the masters were at the front fighting to keep them in slavery. If There Was Ever A Time For The Negro To Seek Revenge, It Was Surely Then." OATH OF THE PRESIDENT On last Monday, Pres. Wilson for the second time, took the following oath. "I, Woodrow Wilson do solemnly swear that I will faithfully execute the office of president of the United States and will, to the best of my ability, preserve, protect and defend the constitution of the United States." When Pres. Wilson kissed the Bible after taking the oath his lips touched on this passage: "The Lord is our refuge; a very present help in time of trouble." SOLDIERS' DAY AT THE CULTURE CLUB. After a spendid report had been made of the celebration of Soldiers' Day at the Union Baptist Church Sunday before last the editor was chagrined to find his leader had been left out by the compositor. If there is any one thing that a newspaper should know above another it is the value of a news article, and it will always be the aim of The FORUM to attach the proper importance to the value of each uews item appearing in its columns. We regret that a report of a meeting of such general interest to the public as was Soldiers' Day was left out and notwithstanding the fact the Celebration occurred Sunday before last, we feel justified in giving to our readers a report of the same. A SPLENDID PROGRAM. The program of the afternoon was profoundly interesting and inspiring. President Miles very fictitiously welcomed the Soldiers and then introduced the president of the program committee. Mr. R. P. Taylor, who explained the purpose of the meeting. Dr. Manuel gave a pointed "Spiritual talk" on, "Where are you going to spend eternity?" Miss Bulah Worsham gave a very creditable reading of "The Black Horse and its Rider," after which Major G. W. Ford was introduced and delivered the principal address of the afternoon. He reviewed many incidents of personal bravery on the part of Colored Soldiers from the time of Crispus Attucks to the hero of Carrizal fame, and with masterful eloquent paid just tribute to the heroism, valor and worth of the Negro a soldier. After reciting case after case in which the Colored Soldier had distinguished himself by shore merits and undaunted courage, the speaker then exclaimed with emphasis "The Negro has fought everybody's battles but his own, when it comes to fighting his own battles "He is a pusilanimous coward." Messers George Beard, William Noble and Veteran Sappington, made feeling addresses recounting their experiences in war as soldiers. Inadvertently some remark was made by one of the speakers with reference to the American Flag that was not in harmony with the highest loyalty due, which called forth an excoriation from Maj. O. B. Duncan who gave an exhibition of true loyalty not inspired by mere oratory. 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Toilet Articles 207 N. 14th St., Springfield, Ill. in the Race as an orator and his matchless eulogy of the Flag and scathing words in its defense produced a profound impression and proved a feature of the afternoon's program that will got soon be forgotten. CARD OF THAKS. I desire to express my sincere and heartfelt thanks to our friends for the kindness and sympathy shown in the illness and death of my husband. Especially I wish to thank Rev. Wm. Graham for his cherring visits and comforting words. I also wish to thank Mr, B. G. Clanton, Rev, Wm. H. Bazie, Capt. R. A. Byrd, the Woman's Club, the pallbearers, the choir, the many friends who sent such beautiful floral offerings, and undertaker Rhoden, for the kind and efficient manner in which he conducted the funeral. MRS. EDWARD LEE. Your attention is again called to the splendid advertisement of R. F. Herndon and Co., on another page in this issue. We hope you will make this store your headquarters for such as they carry. 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Oliver Whitmore Notice of Final Settlement Estate of Mary Ann Faro Deceased. Public Notice is hereby given, that the undersigned Eda A. Williams, Executrix of the Estate of Mary Ann Faro deceased will attend before the Probate Court of Sangamon County, at the Court House in Springfield, Ill., oh the 19th day of March 1917 for the purpose of making final settlement of said estate. At which time she will ask for an order of distribution, and will also ask to be discharged. Garments Germs May Cause Disease our scientific method of pressing clothes kills all germ matter, restores life and luster to the clothes and positively produces in every garment. THE NATURAL BODY SHAPE All persons interested are notified to attend, and examine the settlement now on file in said Court. Springfield, Illinois. February 26, 1917. CLEANING ALTERING REPAIRING Suits Cleaned $1.00 Pressed only 35c Executrix of the Estate of Mary Ann Faro, deceased. EDITOR JOHN H. MURPHY GUEST AT LARGE BANQUET EDITOR JOHN H. MURPHY GUEST AT LARGE BANQUET Baltimore Citizens Honor Veteran Publisher and Successful Business Man. Baltimore.—The long, unselish and little heralded services that John H. Murphy, publisher of the Afro-American, has rendered for racial uplift were extolled at a banquet given at Pythian Castle, in this city, in February. The function was given in honor of Mr. Murphy by a committee of gentlemen under the chairmanship of Captain George W. Brown, and men in all walks of life attended, thus showing the general esteem in which the veteran editor is held. The banquet was most acceptably served by Caterer Logan Jenkins and began shortly after 9 o'clock. Following the disposal of the appetizing menu Attorney George W. F. McMechen was introduced as toastmaster by Captain Brown. Chris J. Perry, editor of the Philadelphia Tribune and president of the National Negro Press association, told [Picture of a man in a suit and bow tie]. EDITOR JOHN H. MURPHY. of the wide esteem in which Mr. Murphy is held as an editor and praised his work for the upbuilding of the Afro-American. Rev. A. L. Gaines paid a fine tribute to the guest of honor, reciting his services for the race along uplift lines. Warner T. McGuinn told of the hostility of the daily press when it comes to publishing the bright side of the race, pictured the trials that fall to the lot of a race editor and declared that the guest of honor had blazed the trail in chronicling events of racial moment. Dr. Ernest Lyon declared that the guest of honor had always appealed to him because of "his intense love for liberty and hatred of all oppression." Rev. George F. Bragg told of his long association with the editor of the Afro-American Ledger and said he was acquainted with his aims and ideals. Rev. R. W. S. Thomas in a well received address praised the work of the race press and said that editors bring to the front things needed for the people. In an address punctuated with good stories Dr. W. A. Sinclair of Philadelphia praised the work of the editor and told of two recent attempts to get Mr. Murphy to accept flattering positions out of the city. When Toastmaster McMechen introduced the guest of the evening he was greeted with a flattering ovation. After asserting that he thought that he hardly deserved all of the good things that had been said about him Mr. Murphy advised his hearers to work for community and racial uplift. "I am afraid that many of us," he went on to say, "think because we are colored that we have no civic responsibilities, considering ourselves a thing apart in the community. I would that all of us would consider ourselves a part of the community and work toward racial and general betterment. We must get behind our professional and business men and adequately support them. In this room there are enough brains and capability properly directed to shape the destiny of the race in Baltimore. We must work for the larger things, and then we will merit general confidence." Musical numbers were furnished by Rev. Charles E. Stewart, Mr. Howard D. Brent, Mr. Ernest Purviance and Mr. John W. Brown. At the conclusion of the speechmaking Dr. Lyon proposed a toast to the president of the United States. Dr. W. A. Sinclair, Chris J. Perry and Henry Freeman, the latter of Washington, were among the out of town guests. During the twenty years that Mr. Murphy has published the Afro-American Ledger he has succeeded in putting it in the forefront as to reliability and influence. Born in Baltimore Dec. 25, 1840, he received his education in private schools. He served in one of the Maryland regiments during the civil war and later entered business here. He is widely known in the Masonic fraternity, having served as imperial potentate of the Mystic Shrine. He has been one of the most active laymen of the A. M. E. church in this country for more than forty years. Pittsburgh Church Installs New Pastor. The Monumental Baptist church, Pittsburgh, began a series of special meetings in connection with the installation of its new pastor, the Rev. J. H. Watkins, on Sunday, Feb. 18, to continue until Thursday evening. March 1. The aim of the congregation is to raise $1,000 for building fund purposes during these meetings. HAMPTON DEFEATS LINCOLN. University Men Outclassed by Students of Noted Virginia Institution. By LAWRENCE A. LEE. Hampton, Va.—The Hampton institute basketball team recently proved its superiority to the orange and blue squad of Lincoln university by defeating them by the margin of one point. Lincoln outplayed the blue and white machine in the first half, but the latter half proved fatal to the visitors. Time and again they delayed the game with no intention other than to get rest. The Seasiders, as usual, began the second half with lightning speed, which was kept up throughout the remaining part of the game. At one time it seemed as though the Lincolnites were to be the victors, but after J. Dorsy stepped into his position things made a radical change. During the entire first half Hampton was unable to cage a field goal. Edwards made six foul goals out of the eight chances, while Lincoln made five field goals and two foul goals during the first half. The first half ended with the score 12 to 6 in Lincoln's favor. The second half started with Gurnoe, Miser and Pierson as Hampton's fresh men, while Lincoln substituted Henderson for Butier. Captain Edwards and Gurnoe began to find the basket in the early part of this half, and it was all that the Young brothers could do to stop the Seasiders from scoring. In the last few minutes of play Hampton tied the score. Owing to the fact that Lincoln had six men on the court, Referee Thompson called a foul on them. After a lengthy debate the Lincolnites gave in. Edwards made the goal, placing Hampton one point ahead of the orange and blue. The game ended with the final score 23 to 22 in the Virginians' favor. Both teams deserve much credit for the fast teamwork that was exhibited, but it is suggested that basketball teams leave their debaters at home, for the referees are not always willing to hold a debate with the captain while his teammates are getting rested. Hampton, 23; Lincoln, 22. THE LINEUP. Gurnoe..... left forward..... Butler Edwards..... right forward..... Summers (Captain) Miser ..... left guard ..... Crus Withers ..... right guard ..... W. Young Substitutes--For Hampton, McLaren, Pike and Lawson. For Lincoln, Henderson. Referee--Sergeant Thompson. Timekeeper--Mr. Atkins. Time of game--Twenty minutes. Hamilton Field Goals--Edwards, 4; Gurnoe, 2; Dorsey, 1. Lincoln Field Goals—Butler, 2; N. Young, 5; W. Young, 1. Foul Goals—Edwards, 8; W. Young, 5; Gurnoe, 1; N. Young, 1. QUESTION OF PRINCIPLE. Our Countrymen's Patriotism Must Not Be Judged by Sectional Sentiment. In an article by R. K. McWoodson which appeared recently in the New York Sun on the attitude of the northern and southern white people toward the colored people as individuals and as a race and whether the colored man should fight for his country in case of war the writer says: It is true that the black man is no more the pet of the north. There was a time that he was, but it seems now that he is the "pest" of the south and the puzzle of the north. The southerners may not be too nearsighted to see the black man's future nor the northerners too farsighted to see his present condition. But it does seem that neither north nor south has very much sight when it comes to seeing the black man in the right light. One is prejudice blind, and the other is color blind. The white people of the south see too much of him, and the white people of the north see too little of him, and, as a rule, the white people of the north judge the black race by the few they see in the northern cities. They must go south to see the black man. We mean the majority of the progressive black men and women. There are many leaders in the north who are a strong type of the worth and value of the black man's genius. The white people of the south are said to love the individual black man and hate the black race and the northerners to hate the individual and love the race. And here we find the black man aggrin between two extremes. The southerners see too much of him and the northerners see too little of him. The first blood shed for America's independence was by Crispus Attucks, a black man, in Boston. A question comes in my mind now: Should a black man shoulder a gun and go to war and fight for this country, a country which denies him the rights of citizenship under a flag which offers him no protection, strips him of his manhood by enacting laws which keep him from the ballot box, disfranchised, segregated, discriminated against, lynched, burned at the stake, jim crowed and disarmed? If he fights, and fight he must for what does he fight? Mr. McWoodson's argument is quite logical, but the attitude of white people north or south, whether favorable or unfavorable toward the colored race, cannot blot out its loyalty to Old Glory. The Negro will continue to fight for his country and also fight for the rights and protection which the constitution and the flag guarantee to all Americans without regard to race, color or previous servitude. Sharon Baptist Church Celebration. The Sharon Baptist church, Balti more, celebrated its thirty-second year as a religious corporation in February. The church was founded by the Rev Dr. William M. Alexander, who is its present pastor. Dr. Alexander is widely known as a Baptist minister and an able advocate of home and foreign missions. ALL IN GOOD REPAIR Joe Reed 721 So. Adams Street DR. H.A. CESS, Chiropodist ROOM 212, Second Floor 321 Main St. Peoria, Ill Roscoe C. is a candidate on Ticket for re-election Peace. 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Washington St. across the E. Washington St. and more convenient place. Plenty of Table unches at all Hours. Prompt and Courteous LUNCHES FROM 1 TO Roscoe C. Frederick Roscoe C. Frederick is a candidate on the Republican Ticket for re-election as a Justice of Peace. He has a good reputation and is well qualified. A DOLLAR SAVED IS A DOLLAR MADE! Save your Old Clothes, bring them to us ann we will fix them up to look as good as new through our scientific process of Our many years of practical experience in this line is an assurance that we can do the work promptly and satisfactory at LOWEST PRICES. We also do Ladies and Cents Fine Tailoring at popular prices. Come in and get acquainted. CHICAGO CLEANING SHOP, 812 E. Washington Street All work called for and delivered. Old Phone 1584 has moved from 811 E. Washington St. across the Street to 810 E.Washington Street 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 1 TO 3 PM E. Hazel Wallace FUNERAL DIRECTOR PROMPT AMBULANCE SERVICE—CHAPEL IN CONNECTION Prices the Lowest Satisfaction Guaranteed 119 NORTH EIGHTH STREET Estate of Susan C. Davis, Deceased. The undersigned, having been appointed 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 May Term thereof, which will be held at the Court House of said County, beginning on the Seventh day of May 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 8th day of March 1917. Armenta Davis-Thompson, Executrix, Chas. S. Gibbs, Attorney. Mrs. W. H. Beck, of Becks' Station, 6 miles N. of this city, has returned from a 10 days' visit with her son Porter, of Detroit Mich. Mrs. Chas. Nolau, formerly of this city, died from the effects of an operation in the Provident Hospital in Chicago Wednesday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Nolan have lived in Springeld for some time where they own a home on So. 16 Street. Mrs. Nolan was a member of Household of Ruth 190 and of New Hope Baptist church. Mrs. E. J. McCoo, of East Jackson Street, is convalescent, after some weeks of serious illness. The Marlin .22 REPEATING RIFLE Cal. You can buy no better gun for target work and all small game up to 200 yards. No. 20 rifle with plain finish, 15 or 22 shots, $1.150. No. 29 title, $9.25. Marlin "Pump" Action BEATING RIFLE y no better gun ark and all to perfectly. The rifling devetops maxim accuracy and adds years to The solid top is protection from defective cartridge gases from being blown back. 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BELL PHONE, 6350 PEORIA SECTION The Coziest place in Pecoria to spend a pleasant night. Miss DAISY JOHNSON, 309 N. Washington St., Peoria. Frederick in the Republican union as a Justice of a good reputation and. IS A DOLLAR MADE! ann we will fix them up to look as our scientific process of ING and REMODELING OF MENTS GARMENTS in this line is an assurance that we can LOWEST PRICES. We also do Ladies s. Come in and get acquanted. 812 E. Washington Street delivered. Old Phone 1584 Lunch Room Bington St. across the Street to ington Street place. Plenty of Tables for Ladies Prompt and Courteous Treatment FROM 1 TO 3 PM CALLS PROMPTLY ANSWERED NOTICE. All persons owing bills to the late Dr. N. B., Ford, are urgently requested to call upon Mrs. Alice T. Ford, at 1611 E. Jackson Street and adjust the same, Respectfully, Mrs. ALICE T. FORD, widow. Mrs. Alice T. 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The side ejection never lets ejected shells and allows quick, accurate repeat shots. With simple take-up, removable action parts, least parts of way 2.2" is the best to clean. Just the gun you want! Ask any gun dealer. All of these Candididates advertising on this page show their appreciation of colored enterprise. M. MAYOR EDW. W00DRUFF OF PE0RIA "The little Napoleon" is a candidate for re-election. Mr. Woodruff has been successively elected to the office of Mayor for 5 terms, 10 years, and is the "idol" of Peoria He has made a record which is almost wonderful. During his tenure of office, Peoriahas made phenomenal progress from a commercial standpoint, outstripping every other city in the state morally and otherwise and is improving rapidly. Mayor Woodruff is conservative and progressive. The people are for him because he has made good. No other mayor in Illinois is more highly adored. He has no opposition for the nomination—a signal honor. They are all for Woodruff. Republican Candidate for Justice of the Peace Election April 3, Chas. P. Watson Official Reporter Circuit Court Peorla County for 30 years Republican Candidate For Justice of the Peace NOTICE. Karl Wolf Republican Candidate for City Treasurer ELECTION April 3, Henry C. Gibson Republican Candidate for Constable General Election April 3, John Mosley Republican candidate for Justice of the Peace 6 years on the job--a Lawyer Election April 3, Solicits your vote Republican candidate for Justice of the Peace Born and reared in Peoria. A man "on the square'