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THE FORUM DOINGS OF OUR WOMEN THE RACE PROBLEM By Mrs. L. E. BARKSDALE LOOMS UP VOL. 12 - NO. 52 The Educational Section of the Woman's Club met Monday at their usual hour. There were seventeen who answered roll call by describing the trees in their yards. A great deal of useful information was imparted by the ladies and and any one present could have gained a great knowledge of familiar and unfamiliar trees. The paper on "Unfamiliar Trees" by Mrs. F. R. Wilkins, was instructive and very interesting. The history of many trees was given. They were all studied by her while in California, and proved a very interesting topic. The following trees were described in an interesting and fascinating manner: American Linden, Gincoe, Banyon, Camphor, Eucalyptua, Orange, Grape fruit and Lemon. Mrs. Pearl Nelson gave a piano selection, entitled "Twilight Echoes." "A Voiee" by Mrs. Victoria Johnson was greatly enjoyed by all. This section will take for their next topic, Current Events. The Sewing Circle of the Pleasant Grove Baptist Church was entertained last Thursday by Mrs. Anna Page. After business, a social hour was enjoyed. Mrs. Mollie Barge of St. Louis was a welcome visitors The Womans' Missionary Baptist Congress met at the Pleasant Grove Church last Friday afternoon and evening. The Auxiliary of the Spring-Chapter of the American Red Cross Society will meet with Mrs. R. A. Byrd Monday, at 2 P. M. There will be special talks from Mrs. Lewis, Mrs. C. C. Brown and Mrs. Bergen of the Springfield Chapter. We hope those really interested in this work will be present. The G. A. R. under Mrs. Julia Duncan and Mrs. Laura Thompson is rapidly building up. We hope to see it go on to success. The dinner given at the Brown Hotel by the Whippoorwill District, in the interest of the St. Paul A. M. E. Church, was a success. Mr. C. Singleton, leader. The Sunday School of St. Paul Church is quite busy preparing for the Sunday School Convention which will meet here in June. The Trustee Helpers, Mrs C. Singleton President, are quite busy. Mr. Harry Donaldson and Mrs. Frank Wilkins have organized a Dramatic Club for St. Paul A. M. E. Church. Please telephone your news by Wednesday. Capitol 314. OFFICER JOHN COLE MAKES DARING ARREST Officer John Cole, of the police department, made a quick and daring arrest last Tuesday morning at Decatur. The big Colored man, who seriously cut a mexican on Madison St. last Monday night, boarded a freight train as it was passing and Cole seeing the man mount the train, mounted the same "vehicle" and when the train reached Decatur alighted as the desperado did and placed him under arrest, being assisted by Decatur officials, who had been notified to look out for the fugitive. Mr. Cole brought his man safely back to this city and had him incarcerated. On next Tuesday evening the program will consist of "on Hour with Julius Caesar," quotations from Shakespeare. Universal Training Opposed By Southern Congressman On Account Of Its Applying To The Colored Men As Well As To Southeon White Men Washington, April 12.—Despite the fact that Uncle Sam will need the services of the colored men, as well as white, shoild the universal training bill pass and the war in Europe be prolonged, certain Southern Congressmen say they will bitterly oppose any bill that includes the Negro. These men come from states which have disfranchised and otherwise proscribed against the Negro, and who fear that their heel of oppression would be removed, once colored men were taught the use of arms. Some of these men have already gone to President Wilson and Secretary of War Baker and urged that Negro troops by not included in any universal service plan. Representative Kahn, of California, ranking Republican member of the House Military Committee, will fight for the inclusion of Negro troops in the military training plan, and Southern Representatives are prepared to fight. "The Universal Services bill, which I have prepared, includes Negroos," said Mr. Kahn. "I have provided that they be trained in separate units, but they would be called to arms exactly the same as would white citizens. There is no reason why they should not be called to service. Nobody question that they make good soldiers. Negro troops of the regular army have never faced an enemy without giving a good account of themselves. They served with particular bravery at San Juan Hill and Carrizal." The view of the Southern members, as expressed by Representative Whiley, of South Carolina, is follows: "We of the South cannot stand for inclusion of Negroes in the universal service plan. It would bring down upon the districts where Negroes far exceed the whites in number, a danger far greater than any foreign foe. "The universal service plan so far prepared proposes that, following one year active training, the men would return to their homes, carrying their guns and equipment with them, to remain members of the reserves, subject to a call to arms. This would accomplish the very thing which the South has always fought against, the placing of arms in the hands of a large number of Negroes and the training of them to work together in organized units." Sothern members of Congress have always opposed the training of and considerable number of Negro soldiers and it is due to their opposition that the recruiting of Negro troops is now conducted in such a limited manner. There are already four colored regiments in the army, and it seems that more may be recruited. The Negro has hardly any show in the Navy however, being now confined to mess service. That the recruiting of colored troops may present a different aspect from the Civil war, when only white officers were placed over them, is indicated by the following observance made by Bradley Gilman in the Boston Globe: NEGRO OFFICERS O. K. The query at once arises, "if regiments of colored men were enlisted, would they demand or need colored officers? In the Civil war colored men fought well, but they SPRINGFIELD, ILL., SATURDAY APRIL 34, 1917 DR. ALONZO H. KENNIEBREW, ONE OF THE RACE'S MOST NOTED SURGEONS, OPENS AN OFF- ICE IN SPRINGFIELD DR. ALONZO H. KENNIEBREW, ONE OF THE RACE'S MOST NOTED SURGEONS, OPENS AN OFF- ICE IN SPRINGFIELD Dr. A. H. Kenniebrew, Founder and Surgeon in charge of the New Home Sanitarium of Jacksonville, Illinois, has launched his boat into the professional circles of Springfield and has opened an office at 210 1-2 So. Fifth Street. The Forum does not attempt to introduce Dr. Kenniebrew, for he needs no introduction to the people of Illinois, but to Welcome him in this city as a Lifter, Leader and Promoter. Dr. Kenniebrew is president of the Illinois Medical Association and has had a remarkable experience while connected with some of the leading Race Institutions of America. He has successfully served as Assistant Surgeon of the Freedmen's Hospital of Washington, D. C.; Resident Physician of the Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute, and as Surgeon in charge of the Institute Hospital from 1897 to 1902. Dr. Kenniebrew will still conduct his splendid Sanitarium in Jacksonville but will spend part of his time in this city associated with Dr. P. M. Santos. "Be Ye Doers and not Sayers only." DR. ALONZO H. KENNIEBREW, MOST NOTED SURGEONS, ICE IN SPRINGFIELD. Dr. A. H. Kenniebrew, Founder and New Home Sanitarium of Jacksonville, boat into the professional circles of Spice office at 210 1-2 So. Fifth Street. The I introduce Dr. Kenniebrew, for he needs ple of Illinois, but to Welcome him in the and Promoter. Dr. Kenniebrew is presi Association and has had a remarkable ex with some of the leading Race Institution successfully served as Assistant Surgeon of the Washington, D. C.; Resident Physician of Industrial Institute, and as Surgeon in chapital from 1897 to 1902. Dr. Kenniebrew splendid Sanitarium in Jacksonville but in this city associated with Dr. P. M. San had such officers as Shaw and Higginson. It was felt that only under white leadership would they stand against white foes. But all this has changed. No needle on a dial more clearly marks unseen changes within than does the fact today that Negro regiments would not need white commanders, for the Negro race has acquired such confidence in itself that Negro troops will follow leaders as Col. Charles Young of the regular army, as confidently as they would follow any white officer. This fact, which was indicated very clearlp in the Spanish-American war, and was clearly demonstrated on the Mexican border recently, is most significant as an evidence of the steady moral and mental evolution of the race." SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT. Dr. A. H. Kinniebrew, of Jacksonville, and Dr. P. M. Santos, Physicians and Surgeons; Dr. J. I. Miles. Dentist, have opened offices 210 1-2 S. 5th St. Dr. Kinniebrew will be there every Thursday and every other Sunday 10 to 3, or by special appointment. Dr. Santos and Dr. Miles there every day. Bell Phone, 2156. Calls answered day or night. Everywhere one goes over the city and over the country, finds nearly everybody putting in a garden. This is proper and will greatly alleviate the H. C. L. If you have not begun your garden, do so. Plant something if you have only 10 square feet of ground. Every little bit helps. Mrs. R. P. Taylor was called to the bedside of her mother last Friday in Boonville, Ind. Mrs. Sallie Taylor, mother of Robert Taylor has lived in Boonville for many years. Word comes from Mrs. Taylor that her mother is not expected to live. AN EVENING WITH SHAKESPEARE The Literary Research and Study Club enjoyed 'An evening with Shakespeare' last Tuesday with Mr. and Mrs. Z. W. Mitchell entertaining at their home on E. Jackson St. Maj. and Mrs. Ford were out for the first time since their late bereavement and added as they always do, spice and interest to the meeting. A "Round Table Talk" on Shakespeare and his plays made up the feature of the evening's 'program. Quotations were from Caesar. After a literary drill of more than an hour refreshments and a social hour followed much to the delight of all. Springfield, Ill., April 14, 1917. To the Forum, Gentlemen: The following is a copy of a letter sent the Springfield News-Record Friday, April 13, which is self explanatory: I telephoned your office to-day about the following article which appeard in your to-day's paper: MOTORBIKE TAKEN; NEGRO HELD Frank B. Roberts who says he hails from Kentucky, was arrested to-day by plainclothesman, George Scherf on suspicion of having stolen a motorcycle belonging to Frank Kelly, employed at the News-Record. Roberts, according to officer Scherf, was attempting to sell the motorcycle when he was taken into custody. It was stolen Wednesday night from in front of the News-Record. This article is false and it is of the class of articles which characterises your paper as being an instrument to keep stirred up race prejudice and disloyalty to the government. The facts are that, Frank Roberts is a white man and in nowise could be taken for a Negro or black man, whiter than anybody connected with the News- PLEASANT GROVE EDITORIAL NOTES, BY JAS. HUNT Our Sunday School was very largely attended last Sunday. Miss Lillian Bondman and Miss Anna Johnson are additional teachers in the Junior department. They are young teachers and are zealously striving to bring the Junior departmet up to a higher plane. We feel proud of such young people who are making a monumental "foot print" in the sands of time. Rev. S. A. Mosely D. D. was chosen as Shepherd of this flock. Dr. Mosely now resides in St. Louis and is a man of prominence in the Baptist family. He will take full charge of the work immediately. Mrs. Nancie Hawkins, 19th and Cass Street, was called to Peoria last Wednesday to attend the funeral of her nephew. She returned Saturday. Miss Margarett Holman is succeeding very nicely as president of the B. Y. P. U. She is the right one in the right position. She is striving to link it closer to the other departments of the Church. "All hail our President!" Rev. Jas. Lovelace preached in the evening service. He preached a wonderful Sermon. Rev. King a young minister had charge of the morning service. A bright future lies before him as a powerful minister of the gospel. Prof. Z. W. Mitchell was a pleasant caller over here Sunday. He is at the head of a movement that will tend to seek better environment for us as a people. As you know, Prof. Mitchell is a man who does things, and when he opens his mouth, something of value is spoken. He has worked his way to that elevation in life that makes him great. "Lives of great men all remind us, We can make our lives sublime; And departing leaves behind us, Footprints in the sands of time." A MAY QUEEN FESTIVAL One of the most gorgeous events of the entire year will be the May Queen Festival to be given at the Masonic Hall on the evening of May 1st by Mrs. H. D. Clem. For many weeks the work of drilling a large number of children, numbering more than 115, has been systematically carried on. In our next issue we will be pleased to give more detailed account of the affair. Record. I have been asked as the attorney for an organization of Negro men and women, to ask you to correct that article and to do so in as bold a type as the false article aforesaid was published. In event you fail to correct this article, you are hereby notified that a petition for injunction will be filed against you in the courts of this county, restraining you from future repetitions of the practices we have evidence you have been following. A. M. Williams REV. WALKER RETURNS TO GRACE Rev. W. F. Walker has been returned as pastor of the Grace M. E. Church of this city for his 7th year. The entire community is glad to have the genial and efficient pastor returned as a leader of his people. Rev. W. H. Rivere succeedes Rev. Boles as Presiding Elder. Rev. Boles goes on the retired list after many years of earnest, practical work. Rev. G. W. Jones of this city spent the week at the Conference of Presiding Elders held at Indanopolis, Ind. PRICE: FIVE CENTS ONE OF SPRINGFIELD'S OLDEST CITIZENS TAKEN BY DEATH The funeral of one of the oldest citizens of the city was held last Tuesday afternoon at the Union Baptist Church of which the deceased had been a member for more than forty years. The deceased, Mrs. Mary Jane Price, was born near Edwardsville, Ill., Sept. 15th, 1827, and was more than ninety years of age at the time of her death. She was a devout Christian and a consistent church worker. On April 9th she was taken seriously ill at the home of her son, Mr. William Brandon, 729 South 18th Street where on last Sunday about 1:30 P. M. without an out-cry, she turned her face from the imprisonment of flesh and quietly passed into the great beyond. Mrs. Price leaves to survive her, one sister, Mrs. Phoebe Dunne of this city, three sous, John, William and Lawrence of this city, one daughter, Mrs. Francis Henderson of DesMoines, Iowa and ten grandchildren, Della, Ruby and Lawrence Wilson of Indianapolis, Etta Holland of DesMoines, Geo. Neal of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Mrs. Grace Brown of Buffalo N. Y. and Mrs. Georgia Wright, Mrs. J. I. Ford, Mrs. Mamie Hagan and Harry Neal of this city, besides ten great grand children one great great grand child and numerous relatives and friends. KAYMOND A. STEVENSON BURIED The funeral of Raymond Alvereth Stevenson of this city was held at the St. John church Wednesday afternoon. Mr. Stevenson died in Metropolis, Ill. on April 14th and his sister and brother-in-law, Rev. I. S. Stone of that city accompany the remains to this city, his former home. He leaves two sisters, two brothers and a host of relatives and friends to mourn his loss. Rev. Shaw of Quince was present and assisted at the funeral. MENS' DAY A T CULTURE CLUB Men's Day will be celebrated at the Culture Club tomorrow at which time a program of special interest befitting the brains, culture and ability of the men of Springfield will be rendered. Robt. P. Taylor, chairman of the program committee announces that the program will eclipse all others of the season. CULTURE CLUB. The Culture Club observed Children's Day last Sunday at the Union Baptist church. The attendance was unusually large and the program especially interesting, it follows: Song, Choir; Prayer, Robert Perry; Song Choir. Instrumental solo Helen Dant; Recitation, Little Miss DeBose; Voice William Chapman; Instrumental solo Elizabeth Boles: Rec, Louise Dant Voice, Lester Davis; Paper, Hurtis Hall; Recitation Francine Johnson, Instrumental solo Dazellion Berry; Recitation, Bessie Brown; Recitation, Ernestine Curry; Instrumental solo Edward Gorum, Jr.; LaRue Moss; Recitation Jennie Osby; Instrumental solo Melvin Gray; Recitation, Jewel Robue; Critic Report Marion Brown. Collectcon, $7.20. Hurtis Hall acting President, Inez Cradock, Secretary. Melvin Gray Pianist, Jacob Toney and Harry Brentz, ushers. THE COMMUNITY FORUM Special Program at St. John A. M. E. Church, next Friday night. REGAL PRINTING CO. Publishers 124 So. Eleventh St. Bell Phone 5729 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 o March 3, 1879. THE LOYALTY OF THE NEGRO UNQUESTIONED It may be news to many of our readers to know that when an unquestionable degree of loyalty on the part of a responsible guard for the protection of the Nation's Capitol was made necessary by the present crisis with a Foreign Foe, the First Separate Battalion of the District of Columbia—Colored men—were called to service. Colored men are guarding the White House and the Capitol in which Congress meets. This in itself is no little honor. It shows the confidence the President and Congress have in the black man. HEALTH THOUGHTS The importance of clean, healthy thought expressed in the columns of our Race papers cannot be over estimated. In our opinion it is a great mistake for Colored editors to allow their columns to be filled with stories of petty crimes, doings of the "underworld" and the bad of the world around. Corrective suggestions, where improvements can be pointed as the moral, or as the purpose of some effort, will be helpful when made in the spirit of helpfulness. But it will be the policy of The Forum to exclude from its columns, as far as possible, accounts of the unsavory, the immoral, criminal and morbid among our people. We believe that we should turn more and more to the constructive side of things. What can we construct, what can we project that will bring relief from the thousand and one things that press for attention, and which only too often are accepted as proper matter with which to fill our columns? To continue to give publicity to the bad, without effort to bring about improvement, is only to dignify and encourage that of which we talk. We therefore ask the continuance of our correspondents in helping to fill the columns of The Forum with HEALTH THOUGHT, interesting, wholesome and pure. IT DEPENDS ON HOW WE SEE The world is full of beauty. Many people hurry past it, or live in front of it, but do not see it. The view of the great majority is obstructed by "the brother" who is forever "casting his shadow in their sunshine." In order to behold and appreciate in its fullness the beauty of life, we must discover for ourselves its choice landscapes, and without the aid of another's eyes, we must see, think and act for ourselves. Only too often are our lives dwarfed, beclouded and bereft of beauty, because some supposed friend insists that we should look through his or her eyes for the proper interpretation of life and its beauty. The intermeddling with "Life's view" by strangers to its beauty, is a curse to humanity. Half of the domestic infelicity of this world is caused by "the shadow cast by intermeddlers," and what seems to be a paradox is the fact that eight out of every ten of these "intermeddlers" are actuated by a sense of religious duty, or a feeling that they should assist in guarding against some supposed cloud, pitfall or misfortune. In the early 80's, Boston was the hot-bed of the most bitter agitation against Tuskegee and the industrial education. This was followed by a successive chain of issues, until the climax in the "Birth of a Nation." So intense was the sentiment created against industrialism, that Prof. Kelly Miller of Howard University was insulted and almost mobbed, because he dared to parallel the higher and industrial educations at a meeting held under the auspices of the Boston Historical and Literary Association. The first Slave Ship ever chartered in Great Britain and engaged in transporting natives from the shores of Africa into slavery was owned and chartered by one Sir John Hawkins, who was so religious that he named his ship Jesus, and in that name carried on his nefarious "intermeddling" with the lives of inoffensive human beings. The late slavery of our ancestors in this country was the work of "intermeddlers" who looked at life from a certain angle and persuaded others to "look through their eyes" on the subject of human slavery. The great world-crisis of today has come as a result of "intermeddlers" who have insisted that others should see the world as they saw it. All of the divisions which characterize the hundred and one denominational bodies in this country come as the result of a disposition to have others "see through the eyes" of some one other than themselves. "See as I do" seems to be the uppermost wish on the part of selfish humanity. All life depends upon how we see it. All Heaven depends upon the individual developing a vision for himself. Stop looking through the eyes of another and see the beauty of life for yourself. It is an individual matter and no man can rise higher than his vision. This is true of a race, and before the Negro will ever see and discover his own powers, value and greatness, he must stop looking "through the eyes" of the white man. BETTER HOUSING CONDITIONS Among the first efforts made in this city by Commissioner Z. W. Mitchell, upon establishing the Loyal Legion Co-operative Educational System, was to interview the heads of the Health Forces and urge upon them the dire importance of Better Housing Conditions for the Colored people. This has been systematically followed up until now we are ready for a pull-altogether toward this end. The psychological moment has come for a united movement of our people along this line. According to the Negro Year Book, 450,000 Negroes in the South are seriously ill all the time, at an annual cost of $75,000,000; 112,000 Negro workers in the South are sick continuosly, losing annual earnings of $45,000,000; 225,000 Negroes in the South die annually, paying funeral expense bill of $15,000,000; 160,000 of these deaths could be prevented, saving annually $6,500,000 in funeral expenses alone, and in potential earnings, $170,000,000. In a larger proportion according to the ratio of population is the annual loss by sickness and disease on the part of the race in the north. This is true on account of the long months of cold and changable weather coupled with the fact that as a rule only the less desirable houses can be rented by them in damp, bad, unsanitary parts of the city. With no concerted effort made for better housing, and no organized movement on the part of the race to secure just rates and rentals for the masses, each renter stands alone to be charged whatever the landlord may see fit to charge, and with but little influence to secure necessary improvements and sanitary surroundings. A united effort on the part of the leaders among the colored population of this or any other northern city for better Housing condi- 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. BARKSDALE & CURTIS Hair Cutting, Shaving and Hand Massaging a Specialty. 829 E. WASHINGTON STREET KINKY HAIR Atlanta, Ga. Exelento Med. Co. Columbus, Ga. My picture shows you what your fine EXELENTO QUININE POMADE has done for my hair. 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The undersigned, having been appointed Executrix of the estate of the said deceased, hereby gives notice that she will appear before the Proqate Gourt of Sangamon Court, Illinois, at the next June Term thereof, which will be held at the next June Term thereof, which will be held at the Court House of said County, beginning on the 4th day of June 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 to said estate are also requested to make immediate payment to the undersigned. Dated this 2nd day of April 1917. Jessie Slater Lee, Executrix B. G. Clanton, Attorney tions and better Sanitary surroundings for the race, would save enough to the race to pay the upkeep of every colored Church in the city, to say nothing about better health and less loss of time from work. 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The bishop, who was recently sent to the work in Tennessee and stationed at Chattanooga, is one of the most forceful and eloquent pulpit speakers in the entire Methodist Episcopal church. His address at the cornerstone laying was one of the best that has been heard in Nashville on such an important occasion for a long time. President George W. Hubbard of Mehairy Medical college was master M. H. B. DR. AND MRS. J. W. ANDERSON. of ceremonies, and features of the exercise were a number of well rendered musical selections, vocal and instrumental, by the Meharry orchestra and a solo given by one of the female students of the college. Deans W. F. Tiltet and H. W. Morgan of Vanderbilt university, Dean C. W. Morrow of Fisk university, Dr. E. W. Neil, President White of Walden university, Bishop C. H. Phillips of the C. M. E. church and Bishop I. B. Scott of the M. E. church were among other leaders present at the exercises held in the Meharry auditorium. Following the address of Bishop Bristol, the audience, which was one of the largest that have ever witnessed a similar occasion at Meharry, proceeded to the foundation of the new building, where the bishop said a few fitting words and Dr. Morgan offered an appropriate prayer. That the medical science is the oldest of sciences and was first made such by the descendants of Ham was one of the significant statements made by Bishop Bristol in his address. He contended that the Egyptians, who handed the profession down to Moses, first secured their expert knowledge of medicine from the early descendants of Ham. Another significant declaration made by the bishop was that the time is coming when the physician will be paid out of the public treasury. "This is an age of great thinking and healthy living," said Bishop Bristol. "Better physical conditions make better spiritual conditions. This intellectual age means the counteract of disease and a new emphasis on the value of human life." The bishop also said that this is an age of applied Christianity, telling of those who possessed the genius of producing wealth and of using such wealth in helping others. He closed his address by asking the question: "What can you do? God trusts you to maintain and support his institutions. He has faith in mankind. The church is the only institution that must live by voluntary contributions. The gift of the building to this institution for which we are soon to lay the cornerstone should inspire you and serve to consecrate your lives to a service of doing good for others." The contribution of $10,000 from Dr. John W. Anderson of Dallas, Tex., is the largest single gift ever made by a graduate-of any of the schools operated by the Freedmen's Aid society of the Methodist Episcopal church and is considered to be quite significant in that it shows that the colored race is developing the spirit of self help and an appreciation of unselfish efforts and sacrifice others have made toward the uplift of his race. Dr. J. W. Anderson was born in Lex ington, Mo., Sept. 1, 1861, and was left an orphan when two and a half years of age. He attended the public schools of Kansas City and later graduated from the University of Kansas. Entering Meharry Medical college at Nashville, he finished in due time both the medical and dental courses of study. He was connected with Meharry as professor of anatomy for three years following his graduation. In addition to his great success as a professional practitioner Dr. Anderson has had a remarkable career as a practical business man, and in his twenty-eight years of residence in Dallas, Tex, has acquired a substantial fortune. President Hubbard, who is responsible for the turning-out of half of the professional men and women of the race in this country, paid the following tribute to Dr. Anderson, who gave the Anderson Anatomical hall to Meharry Medical college: "Dr. J. W. Anderson is a man of indomitable will, tireless energy and inquisitive mind. He is a thorough master of the healing art and is as much at home in the medical bypaths of psychotherapy, mechanic-therapy, hydrotherapy, electro-therapy and the nondrug regime generally as on the highways of therapeutical pharmacology." The first article dropped into the opening of the cornerstone was a copy of the Nashville Teenessean and American and copies of the Banner, the Globe, Clarion, Union-Review and Meary News. A sketch of Dr. Anderson and his wife and the following religious publications were also put into the stone: The Christian Advocate, Nashville; the Christian Advocate, New York; the Western Christian Advocate, Chicago; Northwestern Christian Advocate, Chicago; Central Christian Advocate, Kansas City; Southwestern Christian Advocate, New Orleans. The new building is to be located just opposite the George W. Hubbard hospital and is to be completed in time for use for the 1917-18 school term. The architecture and all work on the building have been carefully looked after by President Hubbard, and when completed the structure will be in every way representative of Meharry Medical college and in keeping with the perfect manner in which Dr. Hubbard has directed all things at the noted institution for half a century. WOULD RAISE REGIMENT. Colored American In London Ready to Defend Old Glory. The loyalty and patriotism of the colored people of the United States to the country's flag, whether they are residing at home or abroad, are genuine. An instance of this sincerity and devotion is shown by George Washington, a Spanish-American war veteran, who holds the position of doorkeeper at the United States general consulate office in London. When the news reached him that an extra session of congress had been called for the purpose of taking definite steps to adequately deal with the international situation Mr. Washington at once asked permission of Consul General Skinner to raise a regiment of colored soldiers to fight in the field against Germany in case of war between this country and Germany. Poem In Honor of Madam C. J. Walker. W. I. Rector of Guadalupe college has written the following poem in honor of Madam C. J. Walker, the well known and successful business woman: O Lord, create in me a heart To read and write the truth, The start, the end of every part Beginning in her youth. In eighteen hundred sixty-seven, In Delm, Louisiana. Unto a mother a babe was given Of calm and gentle manner. Her mother's love was soon bereaved, For heaven bade her come. No cars for her could be received. Her work on earth was done. When time brought on a change she saw Her life could not be sweet With sister and her brother-in-law, But sorrows forever meet. She then resolved to find a way To give vent to her mind. A companion with whom to stay Would convey her design. This she succeeded in, we find, For years they were at home. Doubtless all tears were left behind. She did not care to roam. But, alas, that home was theirs no more! Father no longer stayed. Now mother and child must face the foe. To plan and frame their way. Forgetting not the Saviour dear, She struggled hard to gain. She knew 'twas faith that helped to bear The cross and heal all pain. Her physical form was growing old; Her mind began to turn To solve a mystery that was untold And upon her nation burn— The thoughts of "more beauty can't be gained, Only that which nature gives us, No lovely hair, no fairer hand, But only that that's for us." This problem she has truly solved, And nations can now say Upon the roll of fame is carved And forever there will stay. This once poor girl who had no home, No friends to give her aid, Who started in her youth to roam Life's road and make her way— She now has all her heart may ask. Her hope for years has come. By a dream she came to solve her task. Her tollsome race is won. The tolls, the struggles of her life Are what we need to see. She did not ever work through strife; She thought how to be free From hardest tolls that to pay less Where life is not a bliss And where the laborer sees nor rest, Neither joy receives a kiss. This is a shadow, not the life, Of one who is the talker, Who can in golden letters write Madam C. J. Walker. LAUGHING BABY, FAIR MAIDEN LOVING MOTHER LAUGHING BABY, FAIR MAIDEN LOVING MOTHER what will be condition of your health "when you are 49 years old You should worry. THE NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE CO. OF U.S.A. is 49 years old, has $14,294,765.67 of Assets and pay weekly benefits to their Sick and Injured Policy Holders. Have already paid since organization or now hold for their protection $51,461,132.02 Open an Account today. Branch Office F. W. ERXLEBEN UNDERTAKER FUNERAL DIRECTOR AND LICENSED EMBALMER Professional Embalmer, Prompt Service Day and Night. Bodies prepared for shipment to all parts of the United States or any foreign country. Moderate Prices. Both Telephones Main 1962. 1119-21 So. Adams St. Peoria. Ill. Hotel 'Ted' and Cafe Cor. N. Washington and LaFayette Rooms by day or week. Modern conveniences. Rates very reasonable. 2 blocks from Court House. The Cafe is one of the best in Peoria for colored people from a standpoint of Quality Cooking, cleanliness and quantity. When you eat at Hotel Ted Cafe, you get your money's worth. A Trial Meal will prove the claim 301 N. Washington Street CARL BORRIES Groceries, Meats and Poultry Point View 1501 So. Adams Street Sam Checkers 1403 SO. ADAMS ST. The House of Bargains MEN'S GENERAL FURNISHINGS A Trial will Convince RICHARD CLARK TRANFER and BAGGAGE Prompt Attention given all Calls 1525 So. Washington St. King Light Plant FOR SALE ALL IN GOOD REPAIR Joe Reed 721 So. Adams Street BOTH PHONES 737 Ohl Brothers Fancy Groceries and Meats 731 So. Adams Street 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. ADJUSTMENT NOTICE Estate of Frederick E. Morris, executrix The undersigned, having been appoit- ed appointed Executrix of the Estate of said Decased, hereby gives notice that she will appear before the Probate Court of Sangamon County, Illinois, at the June Term thereof, which will be held at the Court House of said County, beginning on the 4th day of June 1917, at which time all persons having claims against said Estate are hereby notified to attend for the pnpose of having the same adjusted. All persons indebted to said Estate are also requested to make immediate pay- ment to the undersigned. Dated this 10th day of April, 1917. Gussie Morris, Executrix B. G. Clanton, Attorney --- M. D. Seamens, Supt. RXLEBEN TAKER OR AND LICENSED LMER Service Day and Night. Bodies of the United States or any Both Telephones Main 1962. Peoria, Ill. Men's New Oxfords Yes Sir! Your Oxfords are here ready to give ease to your feet and rest to your pocketbook. Styles for the young chap, with all the "snap and go" that can be put into them, while for the more conservative dressers-o f course we have other lasts with just as many good features. Every pair is quilt for service and comfort. at $5 We offer a line that is absolutely unexcelled in value. Tan and black, all sizes and lasts. OTHERS AT $6.00 Siebert Bros. SHOE FITTERS FAMILY SHOE STORE The "Exeter" ```markdown ``` In the Boys' Store You'll find this suit in Gray, Tan, Blue and Green Mixed Fabrics $5 $6.50 $8.50 Attractive — Durable E. & K. COTTING HOUSE HAMPTON’S IDEA OF EDUCATION Noted Virginia Schoo Clearly Defines Its Policy. INFLUENCE OF STUDENTS Requests for Hampton trained girls to go north into domestic service next summer have been steadily coming to the lady principal ever since the Hamp. ton term began last fall. Women who have had Hampton girls in their howes year after year as cooks, laundresses, woltresses or general housekeepers have written kind letters expressing their appreciation of the training, re- Mability, faithfulness and common sense which these girls showed aud asking to have the same girls assigned to them for next summer. Women who have heard from their friends and neighbors good reports of the efficient work and Christian charac- ter of the Hampton girls have also written to the lady principal for do- mestic service help during the coming summer, ‘To the numerous requests for cooks, Jaundresses, waitresses and housekeep- ers Hampton fs replying essentially as follows: “During the summer months we usually have between seventy-five and @ hundred girls up north in service in good homes. The positions are secured by Hampton at the request of the girls and of the girls’ parents 80 as to pro- tect the girls from coming under influ- ences which will lower thelr standards. “These same girls return in the fall with money to help them through the Hampton school and do not remain in service permanently. “Our girls are all trained and are not afraid of work, but the object of the wehool is primarily to train teachers who will go into the south and work among their own people. “The Hampton girl feels that her edu. cation is given her in trust. She feels that she has no right to remain in the north in domestic service, although she may receive good wages. She fecls that her mission in life les in the nouth, where she can help mold the sentiment of a whole community and give that community what Hampton has given to her.” ‘The Hampton girls in particular are acquainted with the facts concerning the Negro exodus from the south and are intelligently making their own de- cisions. Their parents have had letters ‘warning: against the danger of allow- ing young gitls to go to seashore re- sorts, where living conditions physical. ly and morally are often most danger- ous. ‘To kind white friends who have co- ‘operated in finding good homes for the Hampton girls letters have been writ- ten stating frankly the financial bur- den which these self supporting stu- dents must carry and asking that Wherever possible better wages be given these relluble and efficient col- ored girls. ‘The response to this appeal has been most hearty and generous. Wome who know the facts and realize Hamp- ton’s object in making the request for higher wages for good cooks and house- Keepers have been happy to accept ianiients eoneestion. SUCCESS OF MME. HACKLEY. Energetio Musical Genius to Conduct “Queene’ Pageant” in Washington. OE a ee Ue e ae Mme. EB. Avalia Hackley, who has been quite successful in the musical world, winning laurels as a prima donna soprano and as a director of large folk song festivals, 1s now turn- Ang her attention to pageants and bis: torical reviews. She gave a successful “Queens' Pageant” in Philadelphia ‘April 4. One of a similar character but on a larger scale is to be given in ‘Washington April 24 at the Metropolt- tan A. M, 1, church under the auspices of the Bethel Literary and Historical association. A chorus of 200 will participate th the pageant; and the queens of every realm, with their retinue, will be rep: resented. ‘The affair will be under the general management of Miss Marle A. D, Madre, five times president of Beth. el Literary soctety, Mme. Hackley 1s now in Washington conducting re- hearsals for the big event of the 2ith. Poo Heuds Citizens’ Patriotic League. ‘The Colored Citizens’ Patriotic league 4s the name of an organization recently formed at Richmond, Va,, of which James W, Poo is one of the chief pro: moters. ‘The purpose of the league ts to more closely unite members of the Taco for mutual protection along all Mes and to support the United States i every way possible in the war with Germany, The organization is vattonal 4p acaba, Loe Angeles Colored Mon Are Ready. ‘Phe colored people of Los Angeles fare showing great Interest In the war Aagaiust Germany, On the eve of the declaration of war issued by congress an overtiow mocting Was held by the colored people, and a battalion com- posed of four companies was organ fuod under the leadership of K. @. lamas < MORRIS REVIEWS RAGE: PROGRESS sited Young. Orator Speaks at Hampton Institute, EMANGIATION AS THEME Charles Satchell Morris, Jr,, the pre- coclous son of Rev, Dr. Morris of Nor- folk, Va., who has been suffering from a temporary breakdown due to over- work, recently delivered at Hampton institute an address on “Emancipa- ton,” which commanded the respectful attention and admiration of an au- dience of more than 1,600 representa- tive colored people, Mx, Morris ts a student at Wilson’ academy, Nyack, N, ¥., and bas made an enviable ree- ord as a public speaker, He has spent 4 great deal of time and strength in speaking before large religious bodies, Prior to his recent illness be was en- gaged in preparing magazine material on “The Exodus of the Southern Ne- gro,” Some excerpts from his Hampton in- stitute address on “Emancipation” will indicate the style and scholarship which characterize this young man's public speaking, He in part sald: “—Phis is the fifty-fourth year of eman- cipation, and it is eminently fitting that there should be an observance of it at the shrine of Negro education in Amer- ica, ‘Here are displayed in a couspleu- ous form the gallant deeds of those whose souls are not trammeled, whose hearts are not embittered aud who bear thelr burdens with a sense of anly pride and complacency. We come to show that theirs is a patriot- ism which will overthrow every despot and overcome every tyrant. “What have we accomplished? What is the sum total of our work? We have produced a Benjamin Banneker, a Phillis Wheatley, a Paul Laurence Dunbar, a Frederick Douglass and a Booker 'T, Washington, We have plant- ed a schoolhouse on every hill, a cburch in every vale, a home on every street, a bank on many corners, an in- surance company in every city. We own 800,000 separate pleces of property, the sum total of our wealth exceeding $70,000,000; we have 4,000 lawyers, £,000 graduate doctors, 160,000 business suen, 60,000 ministers, 40,000 churches, £85,000 schoolteachers, who, with a pa- trlotte fervor in thelr hearts, are help- ing thelr race. We love Lincoln. He broke our bonds, He rent our chains asunder. “The white race often boasts of the fact that we bave not intellectually been thelr equals, I dare to challenge this statement, I dare to say it ts willfully false and maitctously untrue, ‘The Caucasian has had fourteen een- turies in which to develop. He, too, was in slavery for five consecutive centuries under Roman rule, yet he dares to assall us because ours was more recent, which 1s bad logle and worse commion sense, But the black man who must of necessity hate a white man 1s but half free, ‘The white man who will hate a black man is but half free. “Tam glad the Negro was brought to America, I am glad he worked in slavery which extended over a perlod of 260 years, I am glad ho labored with loyalty, a faithfulness, mnex- celled by any people in similar servi. tude, Iam glad he Gia not falter. 1 am glad he bore this crushing weight well. I am glad he was crucified en the cross of American slavery. I am glad he was buried in the grave and from that grave cometh a voice and sayeth, “Though dead, yet I speak and live,’ “When the two sections were becom- jag more and more estranged, when slavery was the very ground of the southern Confederacy and when the north had seen that ‘slavery was a covenant with death and an agreement With hell’ and that she could no longer support ft, there came the great crisis of the American republic. But God always has a great man ready for ev- ery great crisis, He had Caesar ready to wage the campaign against the Gauls ‘0 build up Rome; he had Arnold Win- ‘Keltled to defend Switzerland against the Austrians; he had Toussaint WOnverture ready in Haltl; he bad George Washington ready for the American Revolution, and he bad the ‘iret American, (he greatest man in the world's history, to guide the ship of state through four years of fire and blood. Lincoln knew that slavery was wrong. Lincoln knew that God bad said long before, ‘Let my people go.’ Lincoln knew that a republic could not endure whose cornerstone was slavery. “Henry W. Grady, the south's most brilllant son, has well sald of the Ne- gro, “Lo his eternal credit be it said that whenever he raised bis black and hum- | ble hands that the shackles might be shaken off, those hands were innocent jae wrong against his helpless charges and wortby to be taken in living grasp by every man who honors loyalty and devotion.’ We are helping our brethren in every city; we are trampling upon our former trivial prejudices, When Wwe can present @ united front, when we | can really make a great contribution to American life, the American people Will burst forth in the ery, ‘Bebold the colored American!” WASHINGTON FOLKS ENJOY FINE MARDI GRAS FESTIVAL Big Society Function Was Directed by Mme. Anita P. Brown, Washington.—Echoes of the recent celebration of the Festival of the Mar. i Gras still linger pleasantly in the ears of social Washington, ‘The spec- tacular function was held in the im- mense convention hall, and more than 2,000 persons erowded into the scintil- lating arena, The affair, conceded on all hands to have been the largest, finest and most unique assemblage of its kind ever held tn the nation’s cap- ital, was held for the benefit of the bullding fund of the Young Women's Christian association and ts now firm- ly established as an annual event. ‘The unprecedented success of the Mardi Gras this year, as was true of that of last year, {8 a personal triumph for Mrs, Anita P. Brown, From start to finish she gave to the work a degree of intelligence, industry, compreben- sive vision and constructive ability that stamped her as a manager of the first rank. She was full of brilliant ideas and had the resourcefulness nec- essary to put them into practical effect. In conception and in execution she showed @ capacity for leadership that was marvelous, and this 1s borne out by the concrete results produced by her skillful efforts, Among these splendid helpers were Mrs, Maud Hawkins, Mrs, Alice Wormley Francis, Mrs, H. D. Willis- ton and Mrs. Walter J. Singleton, Willingly they gave the full measure of thelr social influence, time and physical strength to the cause. It Is not @ matter of wonder tbat the peo- ple 60 promptly and so numerously re- sponded to their clarion call. ‘The gen- tlemen were not less arduous in lend- ing thelr ald to the work of providing a club home for thelr charming sisters, and their labors were helpfully in evi- dence, Walter J, Singleton rendered yeoman service as floor manager, and Judge Robert H. ‘Terrell, besides lend- ing the force of his valuable experience, garbed as a prince of the realm led the grand march, Others who ma- terlally assisted with the thousand and | one details were A. Lincoln Brown, | Custis Syphax, David L, Bruce, Dr. 0, Sumner Wormley, John H. Downing, Dr, B, D, Williston and others. ‘The Mardi Gras as a brilliant spec- tacle has had no equal in this com- munity and would have done credit to the New Orleans originators of the mighty festival, ‘The hall was lighted by a myriad of electric bulbs. The costumes of the characters were true to life, typifying every phase of hu- muan life of today and of the manifold personages of history and romance. With the vast assemblage whirling to the inspiring strains of L. N. Brown's orchestra of forty pieces and the fash- jon boxes filled with handsomely gown- ed women and gallant men in evening dress, eushrouded in lavish decorations of flowers, flags and ensigns, the plc- ture was one that “no artist could paint.” Confettl, streamers and all of the paraphernalia of fun and frolic were there to drive away “carking care.” A delightful diversion of the midnight hour was the artistic fancy dancing of Misses Lucile Moore and Hortense Gray, who performed a se- ries of terpsichorean evolutions worthy of a Ruth St, Denis or an Aida Over- ton Waiker. 5 Of Mrs. Anita P, Brown, upon whose shoulders the entire weight of the man- agement of the Mardi Gras fell, too much in praise cannot be said. ‘To her must be accorded the lon’s share of the credit for its satisfactory out- come, To draw 2,000 or more of the fiation’s elite and to clear upward of $700 in a single effort are feats of magie in this day of the high cost of living and the increased expense at- tached to the giving of large entertain- ments, But this ts not the first instance where Mrs. Brown has scored heavily for the ¥. W. ©. A. and for other worthy enterprises, charitable and re- ligious. FIRST BATTALION ON DUTY. Colored Troops Stand Guard to Protect Nation’s Capital. ‘The First separate battalion, the pre- miler unit of the District national guard, is on duty at the vital spots of the nation’s capital, Companies B and © have relieved the Second cavalry at the Washington aqueduct ‘The camp of the two compalies is at the east end of Cabin John bridge. A Y. M. ©. A. tent, with an officer detailed from the Twelfth street branch, will be es- tablished near by. Compantes A and D are stationed at the highway and railroad bridges, guarding the gateways to the south, and have a camp in Potomac park. ‘The chaplain will also establish a Y, ‘M. O. A. tent there. Reading matter for the men 1s requested, newspapers and magazines being very acceptable, ‘The battalion, under the command of Major James EB, Walker, 18 looking fine and is acquitting {tself with credit to itself aud to the race. The guard will be on duty at these poluts for an indefinite period, ek Witteiee Kittin ae Bin. Attorney Armond W. Scott of Wash- ington, grand exalted ruler of the 1m- proved Benevolent and Protective Or- der of Elks, was the chief speaker for Mizpah lodge of Bike at Phoebus, Va, on Sunday, April 15, ‘The occasion marked the annual memorial and thanksgiving services of the lodge. On ‘Tuesday evening, April 17, Mr, Scott delivered an address to the lodges of the order at Pittsburgh, Keystone lodge of Washington, Pa, joined Pittsburgh lodges at exercises Apel 11, ’ NEW ARRIVALS IN For the 10 16 year old miss in something new and nifty, $3.50 to $1.50 A large assortment for the little miss in Straws, Piques, Lingeries 50c to $5.00 “Mother’s Friend Baby Bonnets” One that can be unlaced for laundering and relaced without changing the shape. Ask to see ~ them at 50c to $1.75. Boy’s Hats and Caps Iu a large variety of styles, 50c to $1.50 Do not forget that our prices have not advanced in these lines CHILDREN’S DEPARTMENT THIRD FLOOR R. F. Herndon & Co. SHEPARD’S CALL TO DUTY. Leadership of National Training School's President In Evidence, As if by premonition of tho great confitet in which this country 1s now engnged to defend its rights against a foreign foe, Dr. James ©, Shepard, president of the National Training school, Durham, N. ©., wrote the fol- jowlng in January: “The far cry 1s now for men, strong mien, men capable of great undertak- ings, whether it be to serve in action ov stand and wait; men of reasoning, of strength and of power; men who cam face tastes and dare to look them suarely in the face, who can endure until the last effort of will fs stilled, Who can control self first and last. “Just now, when America stands with bated breath, eager to know which is ‘the best move for all, not for America alone, but the action that will quickest bring back to our ears the glad alle- Tula—now Js the time to show ourselves MEN. “Wherever and whenever wo can serve best, there let us be found, Our Set fae oe : SAC SIE, reward will be in the real Joy of service and the inward satisfaction of know- Ing ourselves capable of answering the call for men.” In his anxiety to provide adequate equipment for the successful operation of the National ‘Training school Dr. Shepard was wise euough and farsight- ed enough to make as ample provision for the boy students as the means for dormitory purposes would permit. ‘There 18 great hope for the future growth and possibilities of the insti tution in the proper care and training of this younger element, ‘There is & pressing eed for pore dormitory space to accommodaté and traln 800 worthy young men and wom. en to go out for lives of service, ‘Phir. ty thousand dollars ts required for this purpose. An administration and class room butiding, to cost $40,000, 1s need. ed and for heat, water and light $12,- 800, At preseut the school ts paying over $1,000 for these things. Pos Me eae scdidiay, $10,000 the sum required. An endowment, not for extravagant expense or unnecessary needs, but to curry out effectively and thoroughly the Work and simply lighten the bur- den, 19 suggested. Just $260,000 will jusure the permanency of this tnstitu- tion, No one need withhold a gift however small. Contributions are promptly acknowledged with thanks to all who avail themselves of sharing in the support of this great work for the training of young men and women for lendership and service. SPEAKS FROM EXPERIENCE. ee ee ee ah Or es S parable, Saye Dr. Frissell. At this perlod of unrest and nation wide eagerness on the part of the peo- ple to defend thetr country’s rights against a foreign foe the views of Dr. Hollis B. Prissell, president of the Hampton institute, concerning the atti- tude of the colored people are of great value. In an foterview a few days after this country declared war against Germany, Dr, Frissell sald: “After thirty-six years of labor among the Negroes of the south I feel that I have a fair knowledge of conditions. I have been Interested to read some state- ments that Indieate there are a large number of Negroes who are disloyal to the government. Should there be # call for help the whole Hampton institute battalion of 500 cadets could be counted ‘on for service, They are under military training. “Phe Negro has always been loyal. Certainly no other race coming from & foreign soll can be compared with the Negroes In their loyalty to this country. What is true of the past is certainly true of the present.” THE VOTELESS CITIZEN. of Revenge, ‘The withholding of the ballot from citizens of ths United States who are entitled to ft, on account of race or color, 18 « serious violation of the con- stitution, ‘Thousands of colored men in the south are denied the right of franchise for no other cause than that of color, and yet in a crisis like the one which this country now faces they take up arms It necessary in defense of the government. Such high handed injustice 1s enough to make the heart of man sick and it may dilute the quailty of his patriot: tam. It creates within his very being & spirit of Just reaentment. Whe vote- Jens citizen 18 a sad cormmentary on the Justice of democracy. Biddia University’s Golden Jubilee, Biidlé university, Charlotte, N. O., ts mgklug gree! preparations fox the come DECATUR ILLINOIS. A special column will be used for Decatur with Mrs Minnie Kelly Carr, as Correspondent. The Idea is to give an adequate account of the important happenings of that city. The Brownies Base Ball Team will bo in readiness this year under the management of Dr, J. ©. Ellis. Dr. Ellis has purchased a new car and is thereby enabled to make quick trips on calls, The K, of P’s will hold their Annual Sermon jointly with Cham- paign at Champaign, this year, hel Ecce & v BI j A Popular Topcoat | It may be worn with | or without the belt, | as you desire. | Plain colors | or mixturey | $20 GATS.