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THE FORUM Historical Society State House VOL. 12 - NO. 41 DECATUR NOTES Miss Irene Watts died at the Decatur and Macon County Hospital Wednesday noon as a result brights disease. Mr. Calvin Gardner, dna Roy Pyror or both ill with smallpox. Mr. John Brown is on the sick list. Mrs. Carrie Blue left Wednesday morning to join her husband in Cleveland Ohio. Miss Flora Boggs spent Sunday in Buffalo. Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Wilkerson spent Thursday in Champaign. Mr. Harold Hartwook of Matt on was a visitor here Sunday. Miss Fannie Mosie is on the sick list. Mr. Malin Buffet and Walter Hodge are both living in Springfield, Ohio. Mr. Thomas Truntt of Harrisburg is visiting his sister, Mrs. Roy Von. Mr. Harry Gordon spent Sunday in Bloomington. When in Decatur, stop at Carl Kings for a good meal. Mrs Margaret Love Mrs Simpson are both ill with smallpox. Mr. Herman Wormly was a visitor here Sunday. The Camp Fire girls gave an entertainment Monday Mar. 19. Mr. William Wilkerson of Champaign is visiting Mrs and Mrs. L. Wilkerson. PLEASANT GROVE EDITORIAL NOTES, BY JAS. HUNT Our Sunday School attendance last Sunday was 106, about 92 the preceding Sunday and 108 this date a year ago shown by our register. Offering for last Sunday was $5.87 over $3.66 the preceding sabbath, with $1.80 this date last year. You can see we are making a steady gain all the time. Mr. C. S. Lefraigh, assistant Supt. had charge of the Temperance Department and made an excellent outline of temperance, etc. Supt. Warrick is succeeding in making this Sunday School the front line Sunday School of the City, with the co-operation of the teachers and student body. Mr. L. D. Parker, one of our staunch S. School teachers, also a teacher of Group No. 1 in our B. Y. P. U. and a member of every department that tends to make our church and its department progressive, left this city last Saturday enroute to Detroit, Michigan where he will be indefinitely located. We regretted very much to see him go from the fact that he has been quite helpful both to himself and to his associates who were enormous. A reception was given him by our teachers department in the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Johnson Mar. 12th, where he was presented a beautiful cup as a token from the Bible Class of which he was a member. Our Church and Sunday School certainly will miss him. A free social was given by the B. Y. P. U. last Thursday March 15th, a short program and refreshment were given the public without. The success of this grand effort is partially due to the credit of Mr. Edward Levell, who helped earnestly by giving time dnameans for its success. The free entertainment was given in order to increase the interest and spirit in the B. Y. P. U. After the entertainment was over, $1.25 was added to the treasure given by some of those who wanted to see this union advance. Rev. Mr. Wm. Steward preached for us Sunday morning and evening service. He is one of the old MAJ. JACKSON'S BILL AGAINST UNDESIRABLE MOVIES PASSED IN HOUSE THURSDAY Motion pictures that attempt to create race prejudice, by showing lynchings, hangings and other scenes of dubious character are barred by the terms of a bill introduced in the House by Maj. R. R. Jackson of Chicago and which passed the lower house Thursday. A similar bill was passed by the house two years ago but was defeated in the Senate. If this bill passes the Senate it will prevent the showing in this state of such pictures as "The Birth of a Nation." SOLOMON MILLER WHITE GONE One of Springfield's old and respected citizens passed from this life at the Springfield Hospital, Wednesday from typhoid-pnuemonia. The deceased was a trusted employee of the First National Bank and belonged to the Masonic fraternity and the St. Paul A.M.E. Church. Funeral services will be held this afternoon from the residence, 1537 E. Reynolds St. at 2 o'clock and at St. Paul Church at 2.30. Interment at Oak Ridge. Surviving are the widow, Mrs. Lula White and daughter Addie: two sisters, Mrs. E. L. Saxton and Mrs. Nancy Bronner and one brother, Windop White. DON'T WORRY CLUB The Don't Worry Club was entertained Wednesday afternoon by Mrs. H. B. Clem at her residence on South 15th Street. A good program was rendered consisting of a paper by the hostess on "Heartlessness" in which were brought out many moral lessons and splendid truths. Mrs. Matil-Jackson read "Georgia Rose" composed by Miss Eulalia Osby of this city which was much enjoyed. A delightful social hour and refreshments were other features of the afternoon. Guests were Mrs. M. Hickman and Mrs. Ethel Ashhurst. CULTURE CLUB The Culture Club held its usual meeting last Sunday afternoon at which time an interesting program was rendered. Rev. Manuel gave a very practical Spiritual Talk after which a paper on "Discussion" was read by Miss Eulalia Osby, much to the delight of those present. A duet by Miss Goldie Robinson and Miss Arissa Wade was a feature of the afternoon. Dr. P. M. Santos was present and made a fine address. Dr. Santos is a pleasing talker and is already in great demand as a speaker by Springfield audiences. Miss Consuela Streat charmed her audience by a reading, "Legend of Van Bibber's Rock. Next Sunday is Memorial Day in honor of the late Dr. N. B. Ford and a splendid program has been arranged pioneer ministers of the gospel and has been an instrument in pointing many souls to the Lamb of God. David, the psalmist, standing on Mars Hill, looking down the line of prophetical age said, "Princes shall come out of Egypt and Etheopia, shall stretch forth her hands unto God." Some people measure others for what they can do, some measure them for what they have done, some for what they think they will do; but rather measure a man for what he does, then the past and future will take care of itself. SPRINGFIELD, ILL., SATURDAY MARCH 24. 1917 "Be Ye Doers and not Sayers only." IN THE FRATERNAL WORLD BY J. HAROLD WHITE Refering to our suggestion last week of a movement to bring about the meeting of the various Grand Lodge organizations in Springfield during the Illinois Centennial, year of 1918, we are yet awaiting a response from our "big fraternal men and women" of the city. We consider this proposition to be of such importance to our future in this city as so merit furthur mention. What do the lodges think of it, and what do they say? Let us know this thru our Fraternal column. Fred Douglas Lodge, W. B. of I., at its meeting on the 13th, enjoyed one of the best meetings of the year, with fully two-thirds of the members present. Application for reinstatement was presented from E. T. Gorum, of the Governor's office. Mr. Gorum will be welcomed again into the folds of the Brother, as he made a very active and wide awake member before. Officers were installed for the ensuing year, including the following: J. Harold White, Worthy Master Robt. P. Taylor, Deputy Master Dr. J. I. Miles, Secretary Jesse Wormley, Asst. Secretary Capt. R. A. Byrd, Treasurer The Master ordered the payment of the sum of $40.00 to the widow of the late Dr. N. B. Ford, as funeral benefit, while the Mutual Aid Department will pay the sum of $100 from the State Endowment. Members are urged to attend regularly, so that we may have interesting meetings at all times, especially while our prospects of adding to our membership are so good. Capitol City Lodge, No 12, K. of P. met as usual on Monday night, the 19th inst. with its usual goodly number of members present. Because of the absence of E. L. Rogers, Chancellor Commander, from the city, Alexander Perry presided, and made excellent favorable impression in that capacity. Brother Perry now looms up as good timber for the executive chain next term. The Committee on Banquet reported all arrangements made to hold the affair on Wednesday night, March 28th, in the front room, Masonic Hall. This affair is given for the purpose of doing honor to our present and past Grand Lodge Officers now in our city in the persons of Colonel John R. Marshall, past Grand Chancellor, Major R. R. Jackson, State Representative, Major General of Uniform Rank of the Supreme Jurisdiction, Knights of Pythians, and Grand Master of Exchequer of the Jurisdiction of Illinois; Major Otis B. Duncan, Vice Grand Chancellor of Illinois Jurisdiction, Knight of Pythias and the Hon. Benj. H. Lucas, State Representative from the 1st District of Illinois, together with visiting Pythians in good standing and the members of our lodge. These affairs are calculated to bring our members into contact with the leaders in our fraternal and political life, so that this contact will act as a stimulant in increasing the enthusiasm for Pythianism, as was instill more ambition in our members to do things and aim at high ambitions and ideals. All members of Capitol City Lodge No. 12, K. of P. will take notice of the above govern themselves accordingly. Committee on arrangements: J. Harold White, G. G Bates and Alexander Perry. Signs of Spring-Boy and kite. Hon. B. F. Lucas CHECKS A SCHEME TO DISCRIMINATE A Bill was introduced in the House on March 8, to amend sections 10, 11 and twelve of an Act to regulate the Civil Service of the state of Illinois which was approved in 1905, for the purpose of making it possible for all appointing officers to have submitted to them three names from the Civil Service Commission with authority to select whichever one of the three that might be preferred. This, as can be seen, would give opportunity for them to reject any colored person named without violating the Civil Service law. Representative Benj. F. Lucas was on the job however and saw the far reaching poosibilities of such a measure and set about to defeat it. When the Bill was called up this week for passage he had strength enough to effect its defeat. The first provision of the proposed bill was as follows; Section 10—Whenever a position classified under this Act is to be filled, the appointing officer shall make a requisition upon said Commission and the commission shall certify to him the names and addresses of the three highest upon the register of eligibles for said position, except that in case of laborers, when a choice by competition is impracticable, said commission may provide its rules that the selection shall be made by lot from among those candidates proved fit by examination.* The appointing officer shall notify the commission of each position to be filled separately and shall fill such position by the appointment of one of the three certified to him by the said commission therefore. CORNER STONE LAYING AT GRCAE M. E. CHURCH Special services will be held at the Grace Mr.E. Church Sunday afternoon at which time the Corner Stone will be laid by the Knights and Daughters of Tabor. TEXAS SENATE HONORS DECEASED NEGRO Texas State Senator rose from their seats in the church where they were attending the funeral of Mr. E. S. Monroe, a colored man, who for thirty years had been head porter of the Senate, and thus paid eloquent tribute to the memory of the deceased, according to a press dispatch from the Texas capitol. Also a committee of three senators had been appointed to attend the services held at the residence 1001 East Eleventh street. Mr. Monroe was 74 years of age and was prominent member of the Pride of Austin Lodge, Knigths of Pythias. S. W. Christian Advocate ARKANSAS NEGRO INVENTOR OF A FAN George W. Turner, a fifty year old Negro laborer for the Argenta Garbage Company, after three years study and work, here perfected an invention in the form of a spring fan which is calculated to bring him many thousands of dollars, says a correspondent in The Fraternal Clarion. The invention is said to consist of a fan similar to a 16-inch electric fan. It has a spring which winds the fan up like an ordinary clock and this furnishes the motor power for running the fan for 24 hours. The new fan can be manufactured much cheaper than the electric fan, it if claimed, it runs at the same speed and practically at no cost. Mr. Turner is said to be working on a ceiling fan also which he expects to have completed within a few months. A SPLENDID SERMON Rev. Wm. Bazie preached a soul stirring sermon last Sunday morning before a large and appreciative audience on the topic "We all shall appear at the Judgment Bar of God." It is seldom that a people are treated to a more practical and thorny logical discourse than was given at St. Paul. Rev. Bazie analysed the "law of compensation" and said that every man would have to appear before the 'judgment bar' of God and there give an account of the deeds done in the body. A man might escape his just deserts here, he said, but at the end there is no escape. He referred to the murder committed last week by D. W. Finney of his wife, and said although he may escape punishment here that at the end he would he would have to face the 'Judgment bar of God.' The advice given the fraternity of which Finney has been a member, was logical and sound. He called attention to the uncertainty of justice at the legal bar, and used the case of Harry K. Thaw as an illustration of how through intrigue and the improper use of money, a person might escape for a while in this life the penalty for his crimes, but in the end, there is no escape. He spoke of the legal skill and the ability of the lawyer to shield or clear one of crime here. He contrasted the penalty of wrong doing with the reward for right living and drew an inspiring picture that was profoundly impressive and pathetically touching. The choir sang delightfully and the spiritual atmosphere of St. Paul was refreshing to the souls of men. A report from the Bazaar was made by the Trustee Helpers showing a net sum of $20 realized. Every department of the church is alive in anticipation of the coming of Bishop Coppin the first Sunday in April. THE BASEBALL SEASON The season for the great base ball sport is nearly upon us. This is America's greatest game, a game wherein boys from five years of age up to men of three score, are participants and interested. Here in Springfield, for the past five years we have been trying to get up a creditable colored aggregation. During the past three seasons, Mr. Wm. E. Mithecell and Mr. C. Renfro, have given us the best that we have had; for this season they declare they will have a better team than ever before. A first class Park will be arranged with a substantial grandstand. Mgr. Mitchell says he has secured Lynch of Peoria, and will add enough more good men to have a splendid team. PRICE: FIVE CENTS Local Brevities Mrs. Gertrude Towels and baby Gladys of Harrisburg Ill., are visiting her father, Mr. Harry Taylor of East Mason St. Mrs. Towels is a niece of Mrs. G. G. Bates of this city and will spend some time in Springfield. Mrs. Robert P. Taylor of North Second St. entertained a number of friends Thursday afternoon. A social hour and refreshments were the features of the afternoon. Mr. E. L. Rogers of The Forum has spent the week in Peoria on business. Attorney, B. G. Clanton made a flying trip to Bloomington last week. Messr Barksdale and Curtis have made quite an improvement in their up-to-date barbershop on E. Washington St. Mrs. Daisy Alexander of South Fourteenth St. is quite ill with heart trouble and is under the care of Dr. J. Henderson. The Educational Section of the Woman's Club met Monday afternoon at the residence of Mrs Julia Duncan of N. Thirteenth Street. Miss Helen White interpreted selections from Rosamond Johnson and Nathaniel Dett. Mrs. R. A. Byrd made a very interesting talk The next meeting will be at Mrs. L. E. Barksdale on E. Monroe, April 16. The Business Section will meet with E. H. Wallace April 1. Miss Gertrude Watts of East Brown St. is convalescing. Mrs. M. F. Clark has moved into the Enterprise bank building. The District Conference of the Quincy District of the A. M. E. church was held this week at North Alton. Several from this city attended. THE BAPTIST WOMANS' CONGRESS The women of the Baptist Churches assembled in Congress at the Zion Baptist Church last Friday afternoon and evening. The sessions were presided over by the president, Mrs. Hattie MacTier. In the afternoon considerable business for the Cause of Missions was transacted and steps taken to make more practical the work of giving relief in case of need and suffering in this district. The women are beginning to realize that service to God calls for service to their fellow man. That work both precedes and follows acceptable prayer. In the evening Mrs. M. Branton Tule a returned Missionary from South Africa, gave a most interesting account of her experiences in the far off Continent among the uncivilized tribes of Africa. Her story of the loss of her husband by death thousand of miles from her native home among strangers and in a strange land surrounded by an uncivilized group of people, and of her sufferings and deprivations, going for days without food was pathetic and extremely touching. The only shame is that one who has gone thru such experiences for the sake of humanity will come back to this country and be forced to make an appeal for help and funds with which to do great things among the benighted ones of the Continent of Africa to empty benches, a listless, indifferent class of so-called civilized Christian people whose most practical contribution is to take the case "To the Lord in prayer." The women of the Congress, however, showed a willingness to do tangible things and voted from the treasury a small sum for Mrs. Tule and will raise means with which to support her and her undertaking in the future. Messrs. Z. W. Mitchel and Chas. Fred White were present and encouraged the women by practical remarks. I. E. FOSTER __President E. L. ROGERS __Secy.-Treas. Z. W. Mitchell __Editor-Adv. Mgr. Official Organ of the Loyal Legion Co-op- erative Educational System, Weekly paperdevoted to the interest of 'e 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. A COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER. It is the desire of the management of The Forum to build up a newspaper in this community that will fully supply the needs of Springfield and surrounding cities. In order to do this it is especially desired that each church and organization of the Race should cooperate in providing its news and seeing that its affairs are properly reported each week in time for publication. If any church or group of social or community workers do not have their doings properly reported it will not be the fault if The Forum management. The Forum however, will not undertake to hire workers to go around hunting up the news, it does its part in opening its columns for the free publication of the news of the city, and its managing editor is contributing his time without one cent of compensation to put the news in proper form and prepare general matter of interest to our readers, and other Race workers should be willing to put themselves to the trouble of seeing that their news is sent in for publication. If special write-ups are desired then send two tickets of admission with announcement of entertainment, or event. With intelligent co-operation along these lines on the part of the various churches, organizations and clubs A COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER can be built up in this city that will be a credit to the Race and State. FOOD FOR INSPIRATION Last Saturday morning we spent a leisure hour strolling through Hembreiker & Cole's Green house. If one wants inspiration after long a hard winter, a most pleasing pasttime will be found in meandering through a well equipped greenhouse where shrubbery, flowers and ferns respond to the call of nature and unfold their beauty and foliage midst an atmosphere of their own creation that is simply heavenly. This in spite of the outside storm and cloud and cold only serves to indicate what the human plant could do if there was only the disposition to create the atmosphere conducive to the soul's unfolding bloom and fragrance. The gardener's patience, art and skill in counterfeiting Nature's plan to force the bloom of flowers midst winters's chill and cold only suggest the human mechanic's power to grow the human plant under all conditions and in the face of mountainous obstacles, if only the same degree of skill, of patience and common sense is possessed by him. But too often the growing of the plant of the human specie is left to the Lord for culture, for care and cultivation and the whole matter left to the superstitious, miraculous and supernatural guidance of a supreme power. Ignorance, superstition and mysticism must be stripped from the culture and development of the human plant and common sense and human patience and masterful skill must be substituted, before the full normal development of a Race or a Nation of human beings can be realized. Let us get closer so Nature and to Nature's laws and thus honor the great God of our creation. Blind faith and humility are two characteristics, which mark the American Negro. These characteristics are his by heredity. The fundamental training of the American slave was to depend—not upon himself but upon the "overseer" and master class" for everything that his limited sphere of life would permit. To the Master he looked for the assignment of his daily tasks: He was taught to place no confidence in those of his own race and to rely for everything upon the white man. If ten or fifteen years of schooling will develop a distinct character in the schoolboy or schoolgirl of today what would hundred fifty years of training bring to a race of people along this or any other line of instruction? Simply this: from one generation to another these principles would be inbred until they would become as firmly fixed in the nature and lives of a people as the great boulders are imbedded by centuries into the bowels of earth. To remove them requires special effort, special training and special facilities. The Negroe's feeling of blind dependence upon some one other than himself was the direct creation and product of slavery, and when emancipation came, and religious leaders began to preach a philosophy of "Casting all your care upon Him" and of depending upon the Lord for everything, it struck the him just right, and he at once accepted the philosophy of depending upon a Supreme power instead of upon the white man for everything thereby indulging and developing and cultivating this curse of inbred training of blind dependence upon some one other than himself. The hour demands that the Race must learn that it is the architect of its own future and fortunes, that it must rely upon its own strength of body and soul; with self-reliance, honesty and industry, its motto. To our young men we would preach the philosophy of Rev. John Dodd: "Be just and fear not." Don't take too much advice; stay at the helm, and steer your own ship. Strike out. Think well of yourselves. Fire above the mark you intend to hit. Assume your position. Don't practice excessive humility. Energy, invincible determination, with a right motion, are the levers that move the world. The art of commanding is to take a fair share of the work. We Are The Architects Of Our Own Fortunes. "Civility costs nothing and buys everything. Don't drink; don't smoke; don't swear; don't gamble; don't lie; don't steal or deceive; don't tattle; be polite; be generous; be self-reliant; read good books; love your fellow man as well as God; love your country and obey the laws; love truth; love honor. Always do what your conscience tells you is your duty, and leave the consequence with God." There is such a thing as a city commercializing the reputation of an honored citizen, and at the same time prostituting the principles that made that citizen great. A SWEEPING COMMUNITY In some Insane Asylums a common "Test of Sanity" is applied as follows: When an inmate thinks he is sane and makes application for release, they take him into a basement room that has a cement floor; a faucet at one end and a drain at the other. The attendant will turn on the faucet and let the floor get well covered with water, he will then give the applicant a broom and tell him to sweep the floor nice and clean and dry. If he takes the broom and goes to sweeping, and sweeping, and sweeping, and continues to sweep without evidencing sanity enough to go up and turn off the faucet, the cause of his trouble, he is said to be a fit subject to remain in the asylum. If ever there was a "Sweeping Community" of people Springfield takes first honors. In the last ten months there has been Continued on page 3 SHELBY Real Estate and Insurance. See me When you want to rent, buy or sell in any part of the state. 103 N. Main St., Decatur, Illinois. GAREY, INDIANA. LOTS FOR SALE 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 Sublocal Agent. 828 So. Third St. Tel. Main 1920 Reisch Brewery Co. 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 BARKSDALE & CURTIS Hair Cutting, Shaving and Hand Massaging a Specialty. 829 E. WASHINGTON STREET 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 MRS. MATTIE TUCKER Milliner Fall & Winter Late Styles Now in. Toilet Articles 207 N. 14th St., Springfield, Ill. Office, Bell 2156 Dr. J.I. Miles Special Attention given Children's Teeth Rooms 1-3 Nelson Bid'g. SEVENTH and ADAMS STREET Bell Phone 2322 A. Morris Williams Attorney at Law. 115 South 11th St. Office Phone 3327 Residenee 4338 B. G. CLANTON LAWYER 815 E. Washington Street COAL! ORDER NOW FOR SEASON Prompt Deliveries by the TON OR LOAD Geo. W. Wells 1610 EAST MASON STREET Bell Phone 1383 CHAS. S. GIBBS ATTORNEY AT LAW 723 $ _{2}^{1} $ E. Washington TAXES! TAXES! Taxes are now due and payable at this office. Bring your last years receipt or a complete description of your property when making payment. George W. 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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. King Light Plant FOR SALE ALL IN GOOD REPAIR Joe Reed 721 So. Adams Street DR. H. A. CESS, Chiropodist ROOM 212, Second Floor 321 Main St. Peoria, Ill FIRST-CLASS ROOMING HOUSE. Neat and Clean. Steam Heat, Electric Light and Bath. The Coziest place in Peoria to spend a pleasant night. Miss DAISY JOHNSON, 309 N. Washington St., Peoria. Green's New Electric Shoe Repair Shop Repair Work Done while you wait Satisfaction Guaranteed, Best Con- tresies. Try me and be Convinced. 10 years in this vicinity. 501 N. ADAMS ST. PEORIA, ILL. PATRONIZE THE FORUM ADVERTISERS --- We haulde Mississippi Buffalo and other kind of River and sea Fish. Also a line of Groceries and Produce at lowest prices. We thank you for your patronage. Fresh Fish and Oysters daily. 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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 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 CLEANING, DYEING, PRESSING and REMODELING OF LADIES AND GENTS GARMENTS 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 Your Way,AnHour, Any Day That's the kind of transportation service offered between Peoria, Bloomington, Springfield, Decatur, Champaign, Urbana, Danville. 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Before I used it, my hair was short and coarse, and now it is a longer long, and so soft and silky that can do it up and way to want. CELIA GREER. Don't let some fake Kink Remover fool you. You really can't straighten your hair until it's nice and long. That's what EXELENTO QUININE POMADE does, removes Dandruff, feeds the Roots of the hair, and makes it grow long, soft and silky. After using a few times you can tell the difference, and after a little while it will be so pretty and long that you can fix it up to suit you. If Exelento don't do as we claim, you give your stamps or coin. 25c by mail on receipt of stamps or coin. AGENTS WANTED EVERYWHERE. Write For Pedlarent. EXELENTO MEDICINE CO., Atlanta, Ga. Orders taken for any Negro Book or Paper. "The Open Door" The door is never closed here to the man who wants style and footwear comfort at the fair price that shoe quality always bring. And never will discourteous treatment discourage or disgust him, for courtesy is a business asset whose worth can never be figured in dollars and cents. The door to foot protection swings wide in this store now on many new and novel features in shoes. The prices range swings wide, too---- $3.00 to $8.00 Pair Seibert Bros. Family Shoe Store and Children's Cozy Bootery 220 South Sixth Street Peoria Section All of these Candididates advertising on this page show their appreciation of colored enterprise. M. MAYOR EDW. W00DRUFF OF PEORIA "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. Frank A. Hall Republican Candidate for Justice of the Peace Election April 3, Chas. P. Watson Official Reporter Circuit Court Peoria County for 30 years Republican Candidate For Justice of the Peace Karl Wolf Republican Candidate for City Treasurer ELECTION April 3, Henrv 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 John Higgins Republican candidate for Justice of the Peace Born and reared in Peoria. A man "on the square' --- PETER H. four Negro murders in this city to say nothing about the continuous petty criminal operations of the underclass of the race. Taxpayers are footing the bills for all of this while the better class of the Race are paying vastly more dearly in the loss of respect and recognition of the white people, and in increasing prejudice against the race in general. Giles E. Keithley of Peoria FOR REPRESENTATIVE Giles E. Keithley was born in Peoria and is now engaged in the practice of law. He is a candidate for the legislature upon the Republican ticket and solicits the votes at the primary of all people both white and colored who favor right and justice. He is independent in teought add will no be controlled by any organaizatinn or clique which does not have at heart the intrest of all the people. With no semblance of co-operation between the best of the two races carried on heretofore for the purpose of dealing more effectively with these conditions, and with the Y.M.C.A. and the Y.W.C.A., and other public uplift movements of the city withholding their advantages from the Colored people and with the Colored people them selves apparently satisfied with no community uplift work supported by them, or in their behalf, for the purpose of "turning off the faucet" leaves a "sweeping spectacle" that would do credit to any insane asylum in the world. Alderman Al. Bilbrough, of the third ward, candidate for re-election in April, died Tuesday A. M. after an attack of pneumonia. He was well known and very popular. What is to be done about it Mr. Citizen? Are we to send out invitations for the entire people of the state to come here to witness our efficiency in the "Sweeping process"? Or shall we unite in an effort to turn off the "faucet" of criminality and degradation in the community, and thus reflect credit upon the sanity of both races in Springfield. Justice Hall should be re-electec. Karl Wolf, republican candidate for City Treasurer is all right. The Marlin "Pump" Action .22 Cal. REPEATING RIFLE 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 25 shots, $11.50. No. 29 rifle, $9.25. Without change of mechanism it handles. .22 short long or long-rifle cartridge perfectly. The deep Ballard rifling develops maximum power and accuracy and adds years to the life of rifles. The solid top is protection from defective cartridge—prevents powder and gases from being blown back. The side ejection newel ejects shells yanked from being and allows quick, secure ejection shots. With slight to no down construction, removable action parts—least parts of any. 22—it is the quickest and easiest to clean. Just the gun you want! Ask any gun dealer. The 128 page Marlin catalog will help you decide what rifle heat suits your individual desires. Send 3 stamps for it today. The Martin Firearms Co. 42 Willow Street New Haven, Conn. **N EACH TOWN** and district to ride and exhibit a sample Latest Model **RACE**'s bicycle forbruised by us. Our Rider Agents everywhere are are no MONEY REQUIRED until you receive and approve your bicycle. We ship to anyone anywhere in the U. S. without a cent deposit in any payment from anyone during which time you ride the bicycle and put it to any test you if you are then not perfectly satisfied or do not wish to keep the bicycle ship it back to us at our expense and you will not be out one cent. **FACTORY PRICES** We furnish the highest grade bicycles you are actually factory cost. You save $10 to $25 middlemen's profits by buying direct of us and have the manufacturer's guarantee behind your bicycle or a pair of dress from anyone at your request until you receive and learn our unhassed factory prices and remarkable special offers. Notice the thick rubber tread "A" and puncture strips "B" and "D" also rim strip "H" the tire will outlast any other make—SOFT, ELASTIC and EASY RIDING. WHICH NEEDS IT MOST? For The Money Represented By FOUR TEN CENT DRINKS A DAY FOR A YEAR Any Grocer in your Town will give you the following Groceries To Vote 'dry' place the 'x' in the square for 'yes' APRIL 3, E & W. Clothing Company OPERATING FIVE STORES SAVES YOU MONEY There Are Lots of Men in This City Who Really Appreciate High Quality in Clothes PAY ENVELOPE SALOON KEEPER HOME MAKER 500 lbs. of Flour 500 lbs. Potatoes 100 lbs. Granulated Sugar 10 lbs. Salt 30 lbs. Butter 20 lbs. Rice 50 lbs. Oat Flakes 25 lbs. Coffee 5 lbs. Tea Adv. Dry Campaign Committee. E.&.W.Clothi OPERATING FINE STOR 120 EAST SIDE SQUARE There Are Lots of Really Appreciate Men W Fash These "E. & W." Suits, you have lots of round; small pockets. Light-w with belted pockets; coat The va maximum in Copyright Hart Schaffner & Mark 30 Cans Tomatoes 100 Bananas 20 Pounds Beans 1 Pound Pepper 4 Gallons Molasses ce the 'x' in the square ee. thingCompany STORES SAVES YOU MONEY square for NOIS City Who n Clothes Mrs. Brewing Eulalia eral of this wee of Men in This City Who rate High Quality in Clothes Men Who Appreciate Style Excellence, Smart Fashions, Perfect Tailoring, Men Who Know These Things and Want Them These are the men who are buying their spring suits and top coats at the "E. & W," made by Hart Schaffner & Marx and other makers of fine clothes. Suits, young men's suits especially, were never so pleasing; models that have lots of swagger; belted ideas predominate; belts in back or belts all round; smart military patch-pockets, pleated pockets, vertical or slanting pockets. Light-weight overcoats; military modes; note particularly the trench model with belted waist line; coats with pinch-back effects; coats with saddle-bag pockets; coats for all purposes. The values will appeal to men who want their clothes-money to get the maximum in quality, styles and service. $15, $17.50, $20, $25, $30, $35 "Munsing" Means Union Suit Satisfaction It satisfies men from eery standpoint; wearability, washability, comfort. With our special models for men of odd proportions and our complete assortments in all sizes, we can fit you perfectly. For Boys — Spring's Smartest Belted Suit Styles And they're the best boys' clothes in the world. Super-fine woolens; new, rich, lively patterns. The tailoring is superb; faultless. Some with belted-backs; others with the belts all 'round. Sizes to fit boys from 6 to 17 years. New Shipment Just in. New Spring Caps for Boys $5, $6.50, $7.50 to $15 and Young Men --- SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS r 'yes' APRIL 3, Mrs. Peari Baker, Mr. and Mrs. Brewington, H. Pettit and Miss Eulalia Y. Osby attended the funeral of Mrs. L.Yeager in Litchfield this week. Mrs. Z. W. Mitchell of E. Jackson Street suffered a severe attack of heart trouble last Sunday and is yet quite ill. Read the Forum. $100 Per Week Beautiful Spring Suits DRESS UP! YOUR CREDIT IS GOOD! Opposite the Post Office The Home Store Shipment Just in. New Spring Caps for Boys and Young Men 100 Oranges 40 Cans Corn 100 Cakes Soap 20 Gallons Oil Mrs. Z. W. Mitchell of E. Jackson Street suffered a severe attack of heart trouble last Sunday and is yet quite ill. Read the Forum. The Suit is the most important garment in the Spring wardrobe, and it is entirely fitting that this first display should attract you as it includes all the newer and better models. The Spring colorings are beautiful and patterns very popular, especially the novelty checks with their large collars, grotesque pockets, etc. DRESSES In great variety of silk crepe de chine, crepe meteors, taffeta silk and Georgette combination, in all the newest Spring mod els and shades, choice of exquisite Dresses at $9.95, $12.50 $14.50 and Up At popular prices and styles that will surely delight. Turbans, Sailors, Mushrooms, etc. in beautiful trimmings and models at $2.50 to $10 MEN'S SUITS Undoubtedly the finest showing at a price you will agree with. Pinch-backs or plain styles in great assortment. Fabrics, all wool, at Old customers with established credit need not pay even a dollar down, as first payment if they so desire. Select what you need and should have—then pay as you can afford. 307 SOUTH 6TH ST CARSWELL CLOTHING CO. HOWARD CARR~MANAGE