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The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1910-11-26
ST. LOUIS REPUBLICANISM.

In the election of this year the re-
suit in st. Louis has excited general
comment throughout the country. But
nothing unusual has happened here
except that the vote in both city and
state, on account of proposed amend
ment of the constitution, was larger
than the average in off years. st.
Louis has been giving heavy Repub-
llcan majorties a long time. Its last
Democratic plurality in presidential
year was in 1884, or more than quar-
ter of a century ago. st. Louis is
asked why the so-called Democratic
tidal wave did not affect this city.
The true way to put the question is
why Republicans in st. Louis and
Missouri went to the polls instead OF
absenting themselves, as occurred in
many other cities and states. Repub-
lican failure to vote caused the land
slide" of 1910. Nowhere was the DEM
ocratic vote in excess of the party S
former highest figures. The Repub-
leans of st. Louis turned out and
voted. If the Republicans upstate in
New York had done the same Stimson
would have been elected governor by
great majority.
But 1t must also be remarked of the
Republicans of st. Louis and Missouri
that they have a profound distrust
of the Democratic party and could
not be induced under any circum-
stances to give it a vote of confidence.
This feeling is based on long expert
ence in the state as an oppressed mi
nority. If the Democratic party has
ever given the opposite party a fair
deal, or a city or state good govern
ment, or the nation wise and compe-
tent policies, the Republicans of Mis-
souri, have not been able to discover
1t. Neither have they been deluded
by the insurgency that makes deals
with Democrats and expects good to
come of 1t. Such politics is not for
the Missouri style of Republican. The
party in this state went into the cleo
ton of 1910 with solid lines and stead
fast faith in long-established party
principles. Herein is the explanation
of why the Republicans again carried
Missouri and swept st. Louis by more
than the accustomed big majority
The official count is adding to it.
which fact carries additional dismay
to those who have been pretending
that the vote of st. Louis will not
stand investigation. 1t is the honest
voice of the people, and events will
carry regret to the cities that faltered
st Louis Globe-Democrat.
And the point is well taken.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1910-11-26
EDITORIAL
DIR. VERNON DID NOT COME.

Tibet failure of DR.. w. T. Vernon
to appear here last Wednesday even
ing. as was extensively advertised, was
quite a shock and a surprise to the
people here. A large crowd was pre-
naring to hear him. The Y. M. c. A.
and the officers who had prepared one
of the best possible programs Tor the
occasion, were embarrassed anu
chagrined to have the people thus dis
appointed.
The facts in the case are these:
Rev Hall presented a proposition 10
Mr.. Bellamy wherein DR.. Vernon was
TO come here by Mr.. Halls arrange
ment. but under the auspices OF the
Y. M. C. A. in that the Y. M. c. A.
was only to get percentage of the
door receipts and bear part OF the ex-
penses.
The Y. M. c. A. had nothing to do
with arranging for the expense OF Or.
Vernon and did not know anything,
save that certain per cent OF door re-
ceipts was to be theirs.
Mr. Bellamy and Mr.. Hall presented
the proposition to the association and
the association accepted the PROPOSE
ton. Mr. Bellamy has been gone for
the past two weeks and Rev Hall was
out of the city for the past two or
three weeks, and Mr.. c. A. Brown,
G. e. Ousley,. Ed Gorum and myself
worked to carry out the work credit
ably on this end of the road. We
consider the matter unbusinesslike and
an injustice to the Y. M. C. A. and
the people of Springfield.
Rev. Hall, the advance agent for the
lecture, wrote the following letter,
which explains itself:
Decatur, ILL.,, Nov. %, 1910.
Dear Sir:-The marked paper in
closed will tell the story of DR.. Vernon.
He was called back to Washington by
telegram and just had to CO. l cannot
say just when he will be able to come
back and fill the engagements he had
to cancel. Please put this in the daily
papers. Look for me to come home
Wednesday or Thursday. Sorry for
the disappointment.
The following telegram explains
more fully why DR.. Vernon had to can
eel his engagements here and at De-
catur:
Washington, d. c., Nov. 18th.
w. r. Vernon,
S04 North Center St,
Bloomington, III.
Your presence here next Monday i'm
peratively required.
T. H. CLARK.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1910-11-26
WASHINGTON IN CHAR.
LOTTE.
The Afro.Presbyterian (Negrol

The Afro-Presbyterian (Negro).
On last Friday evening, according TO
previous announcement, DR.. Booker T.
Washington spoke in the Auditorium of
our city. This was DR.. Washington S
first appearance before a Charlotte au-
dience. The large building was almost
filled to it's uttermost capacity. There
were about three thousand people out
to hear the distinguished speaker
thousand of whom were white. The
speech was characteristic. The colored
people were urged and eXhorted to pre-
pare themselves for useful service, to
be honest and faithful to every trust
to save money, start a bank account
live in the country and own home
etc. The whites were reminded of the
ways in which they could help the
Negro The things uttered by Dr.
Washington were just the things that
many of us hear every day-things
that might be called commonplace, but
they appeared to be yitalized afresh
by the personality of the man. Mr..
Washington grips the attention of his
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1910-11-26
ELECTED CHAIRMAN.

Rev. j. ID. Tate was elected chair
man of the Directors Board for the
Home Protective Association for the
State of Illinois, at the Imperial Con
gress meeting of the Home Protective
Association, a reliable, progressive fra
ternal insurance company, which con-
yened in Hannibal, Mo-, Nov. 18th and
10Th.
Rev Tate was elected ON the Board
of Directors to organize and super
wise the work in general of the State
of Illinois.
DIR. c. r. Mcdowell, the Chief Re
gent of the Company; Prof. j. II. Pei
ham, the Imperial Secretary; DR.. r
H. Beal, the Treasurer. These are men
of character and ability, and men
whose honesty in connection with pull
lie affairs bespeaks much for the per
petuation among our people of this
business.
Prof. Geo F. Neil, who is general
organizer for the company, is "A man
of task and push who 5eells - know
no failure.
The company is seven years old 1t
has collected $75,439.5J The home
office building at Hanuiha and other
property purchased by the company,
amounts to $4,000.
1t has paid all of its sick and 6cath
claims with a ba ianct of St5,o49 on
hand.
If you wist 70 becon.e a nemb n see
Rev. d. j. Tate, 1901 East Miller
street, Springfield, Illinois.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1910-11-26
MORTUARY.

BEARD-Died, at 1890 o'clock Tues
day morning, Nov. %, 1910, at the
Lincoln Colored Home, Mrs. Mary A
Beard, aged 81 years.
The funeral was held at 2:30 o'clock
Wednesday afternoon at st. Pauls A
NJ e. Church, Rev. George w. Wright
and Rev. ]. II. Sydes officiating. Inter
ment was made in Oak Ridge GENE
terry.
Mrs. Beard, who was one of the
oldest residents of the county is sur
vived by one son, George j. Beard, o.
this city; one brother, Thomas Killian
of this city, and one sister, Mrs. Emil!
Taborn, of Boone, Iowa.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1910-11-26
GEM CAFE HAS RE-OPENED.

The Gem Cafe, located at S19 East
Washington street, which was de
stroyed by fire October 18th, has re
opened and is the best equipped res
taurant in the state conducted by col
ored people, outside of Chicago and
Decatur.
The building has been completely
remodeled and has been refurnished
with side mirrors and a soda fountain
attached. Everything is in a SAM
tary condition and the proprietor says
that it will be conducted by strictly
first class management. The reputa
ton Of the restaurant as an eating
place is well known. 1t is to be com
mended
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1910-11-26

The churches are supposed to be
instruments for moral, intellectual
and spiritual elevation to the COM
munities in which they are located
Many of them are, but too many of
them are not. There is reason or
cause for the later condition just as
pertinent as the cause for the former
The laxity is not altogether on the
part of the head, but too often the
fault is chargeable to the head.
We all know that the leaders of a
church are just as much responsible
for the success or. failure of a church
as is the Preacher"
We need intelligent men of moral
stamina in our pulpits, and wise, able
men as leaders in our churches
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1910-11-26

The East End Shoe store is bet
ter able to accommodate its Gus
toners since Miss Ransom has
been secured as clerk in the store
We will fit you with any kind OF
shoe you want at any time and il
you can't come to the store, call
old phone 1914. Will fit your
feet up in your own home. If we
fail to have exactly what you
want, will get it for you, regard
less of cost. Give us a trial.
Respectfully,
J. P. ROBERTS SHOE STORE,
1907 e. Capitol avenue
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1910-11-26

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st. Louis, Edwardsville and all
cities and towns in a radius of
200 miles of Springfield or more.
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The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1910-11-26

The Hon. Shelby M. Cullom, the
venerable warrior from Illinois, will
have another opportune time to show
his great powers, rehabilitating the
Republican party.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1910-11-26

What do you think of the nerve of
the Democratic governor-elect of Mas
sachusetts, Mr.. Foss, who had the au-
dacity to ask Senator Lodge, authora-
lively to withdraw his Lodges) can
didacy for U. S. Senator?
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1910-11-26

Every now and then bunch of Col
ored political historians rise up and
offer to debate the subject: Resolved,
That Abraham Lincoln had no desires
to emancipate the Negroes from
slavery" The affirmative side never
has any trouble getting up a fight,
however.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1910-11-26

Those who think that Governor
Deneen is politically dead" will wake
up surprised and astonished one OF
these days.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1910-11-26

The Lincoln birthday anniversary
will be fittingly observed by the Col
ored Historical Society Last year
we had a glorious time.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1910-11-26

John w. Kern, of Indiana Democrat
who will succeed the Hon. A. J. Bever
idge, it is said, is o. X.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1910-11-26

Chicago Republicans should har-
monte and get together and make a
strenuous warfare for success next
Spring.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1910-11-26

Count Leo Tolstoi, the great phil
osopher and author, of Russia, is dead
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1910-11-26

Our Telephone is: Main, Bell 1906.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1910-11-26

audience and carries it along with him
with the greatest ease. In the last
analysis his ability to do this is found
IN that mysterious something called
personality He is a great personality
the incarnation of genius. He
knows how to please, and adroitly
seeks to avoid giving any offense.
This one fact perhaps accounts for
his popularity and success in his diff
fieult task among people who are not
always in sympathy with him and his
work His presence and his speeches
in North Carolina will do good. They
will enlighten the colored people on
many things and will give emphasis
to many things that others are teach
ing and will strengthen the good feel
ing between the white and colored
people.
The Charlotte IN. c. Observer
(White).
He spoke in platitudes but pro
foundry; simply but cogently; humof-
ously but appealing, and every word
he uttered was as if by prophetic voice
Not a colored man heard him that
was not enfdpluTeu, anu not d Will
man that was not moved either by
convincing logic or by the sheer powers
of the orator. Dr. Washington is
rare combination of a man. He is no
weakling as an economic leader of his
generation he can stand his ground
against the educated geniuses of the
country in so far as education means
a liberal acquaintance with nature and
its relentless laws. DR.. Washington
spoke as a man speaking 10 men, not
as the acknowledged peer of the PEG
pie of his race. Seldom a word he
uttered was of more than two sylla-
bles The profundity of his argument
was its simplicity; the grandeur OF
his thought was its naturalness; the
keenness of his wit was its originality.
The speech he delivered is fair ex-
ample of the man behind the voice.
1t was a wonderful production in its
conception and in the effect it pro-
duced upon the immense mass of PEG,
pie that thronged into the building.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1910-03-24
VIGOROUS CAMPAIGN BEING
WAGED IN EVERY ONE OF
EIGHT NORTHERN
COUNTIES.
ROSE, PECK. BARROW AN D
ToWNE ENLISTED ON SIDE
OF LIQUOR INTERESTS
BATTLE.
Or. Samuel Dickie, President Of Albion
College, Heads Prohibition In
vaders-WiIl Fight Until Eve
of Election.

Vigorous campaigns are being
waged by the vets and drys in the
eight upper Michigan counties In
which the questio of prohibition is
to be submitted to the vote OF the
people at the April election. More
oratory is being heard than ever be-
fore in an appeal TO the electorate.
Prominent speakers are being sent
into the peninsula, and whether argu-
ing the saloon or anti-saloon side OF
the question. they are being greeted
by large crowds. This is taken 10 In
dictate lively interest in the respect
i've campaigns and as pointing to
vote materially larger than is ordi-
narily cast in spring elections.
The big gun of the dry side is Dr.
Samuel Dickie, president of Albion
college. and he is supported by
large contingent of effective speak
ers, among them legislators. attor-
neys and educators. Mayor David S.
Rose of Milwaukee has led the charge
of the wet forces, and he is being
followed by former Gov. George W.
Peck, OF Wisconsin. Clarence OAR
row, of Chicago also is enlisted in
the liquor mems heavy artillery, and
so is former Congressman Charles A.
Towne, OF New York. one of Mar
quette and upper Michigan. The ora
tory will flow until the very eve of
the election.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1910-03-24
Fighting Disease in Greece.

Consul General George Horton has
made report from Athens on the
conspicuous work of Greek physicians
In combating the country's chief
courges-malarial fever and tubercu
losis. An annual average of 1000
persons die each year from the for
mer. while in epidemic years, due to
excessive rains. the number exceeds
5000, which was the case in 1905. The
population of Greece is 2,433, SOC. The
people have been interested through
lectures, pamphlets. etc, to fight the
Misunderstanding mosquito by draining
stagnant ponds and throwing petro-
leum on them. A tuberculosis con-
gress will be held at Athens next
year, to which will be invited not
only physicians, but all the mayors
and other prominent people of Greece.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1910-03-24

An unsuitable" target, sent all the
way from the Brooklyn navy yard TO
the Philippines, to be used in practice
by Uncle Sans warships of the Pacific
fleet, was actually sent to the bottom.
This might seem a reflection upon the
judgment of those who constructed the
target. But circumstances alter cases.
1t was not anticipated that the men
behind the guns would shoot with such
force and effect. The target was of
armor plate, with air chambers to keep
it afloat. But the bluejackets filled it
so full of holes that even air chambers
could not save it, and down it went.
The incident is another testimonial as
to the kind of firing done by the men
on American naval vessels.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1910-03-24

Mildred Maulsbury. years old OF
Caro-, while returning TO her home with
her parents, was sitting beside her
fathers horse when the animal kicked
backwards, killing the child.
IF the additional ad valorem duty
Of nearly Sc q ton is imposed on lum-
Der, II will cost the importers $500, 900
to get into the country the 100000, 600
feet now piled on the docks of Geor-
gian Bay SO say +. p. Stone. Sag
NAV lumberman. discussing the threat
ened tariff war between the United
States and Canada.
The village OF Brant, 10 miles north
Of Chesaning. Is undergoing n siege
of smallpox. The physicians have
organized and accepted the ruling of
the county association TO increase the
fees of medical visits. A charge of
so cents mile Will be made for
country visits, with an additional fee
for night visits.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1910-03-24
viii Investinate EXPRESS Companies.

Chairman Glasgow of the state rail-
way commission will soon begin a
campaign against the excessive and
indiscriminate rates charged by ex-
press companies in Michigan. The
decision of the supreme court rela-
tive to the commission having power
to determine the rates TO be charged
by the railroads of the state regard
ing excess baggage was hailed as a
signal victory for the commission, as
the court plainly gives the commits
sion the power which Mr. Glasgow
has contended all along that IT had a
perfect right to.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1910-03-24

Amid scenes of widest disorder, for
the like OF which one must go back
to the exciting days just prior to the
civil war-perhaps even those times
might not duplicate it the veteran
speaker, almost "A years old, stood
erect and defiant, his head "bloc1ied
but unbowed.'
And at the end, when a big Texan
democrat accepted the speakers dar-
ing challenge and introduced reso
luton to fling him out OF the speak
ership, the republicans, regulars and
insurgents, with few exceptions, raj
lied with almost unbroken party front
and gave him a vote which almost
Offset the Reputation of Cannonism
Speaker Cannon went down to de.
feat but when his enemies believed
him to be in utter rout, he turned and
forced from them what practically
amounts to a vote of confidence.
1t was the last play of veteran
fighter and of parlamentarian
whose hand has been trained by years
OF practical experience.
The speaker was forced from the
rules committee by a vote of 191 to
1876. 40 Republican insurgents siding
with the solid Democratic vote.
The trick that the speaker turned
on his enemies was in the form OF
resolution presented by Rep. Bure-
son, of Texas, a Democrat. declaring
the speakers chair vacant, and order
ing an election of Mr.. Cannon's sue
cessor.
The speaker already had announc-
ed from the chair, amid an impress
siye silence. that he would entertain
such a motion. 1t was promptly vot-
ed down by 191 to 155 amid a scene
that is probably without a parallel in
the history of the house OF represent
tatives
Only nine insurgents sided with the
Democrats in voting TO depose Uncle
Joe from the post that he has held
for seven years AS a matter of fact,
the proposition to Gust him from the
speakership was rejected by major
ity of &c, which is 10 more than the
majority that the speaker had when
he was first elected to the office.
The speaker declined after the ad.
journment to comment upon the ex-
traordinary events of the day. He
was in his office surrounded by three
or four loyal friends when news
paper man approached him and ask
ed what he had to say about his
victory
on, nothing at all. I guess.
There is MOI any comment for me
to make Besides, you will have
your papers full in the morning
anyway and you don't need any
comment from me-"
But hasn't the newly-elected
speaker any announcement TO
make of his future policy?" lie
laughingly answered.:
I'll just keep on, speaking and
praying" he said
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1910-03-24
Cash Burns In Haymow.

The barn Of Palmer Cook. on his
farm, just north of Allegan, burned
together with all its contents and
$1,000 in cash. which was secreted in
the haymow The fire occurred dur
ing the noon hour while the family
was at dinner and was not discov.
cred until entry 10 the barn was i'm
possible. The blaze started by sparks
from a passing locomotive setting
fire to the dry grass in a meadow,
and the flames swept to the barn by
the strong wind blowing directly
towards the structure.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1910-03-24
JOY Miller Located

JOY Miller. Michigan football player.
who disappeared shortly after charges
were made against him by the univer-
sity faculty in regard to his studies,
has been heard from. He is working
for fruit company in Walla Walla,
Wash, and was found by an official
who had heard OF his disappearance.
His father, James G. Miller, of De-
troit, has received disjointed letter
from the boy, which the father feels
bears evidence of the mental troubles
from which Joy has been suffering.
Mr.. Miller plans to- leave shortly to
meet him in the west
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1910-03-24

tHSe. Inns "a iecoSnILion or Presl-
dent Taft's action in granting the
minimum tariff TO Brazil.
The state of Montana is going to
make the experiment of supplying it's
militia with russell shoes, one-half the
cost to be deducted from the camp
pay of the men and the other half to
be paid by the state The shoes will
become the personal property of the
men after the tour of duty at the
summer encampments. 1t is hoped in
this way to solve problem that has
for a long time vexed the national
guardsmen.
Hereafter in accordance with a
ruling of the commissioner of inter-
nal revenue, the caution notice re-
quired to be affixed to each box con-
tanning cigars may be imprinted or
indented directly on the wood, metal,
paper or other materials, used sepa-
rately or in combination, for packing
cigars or cigarettes The new form
of notice will take the place of labels
and will result in a considerable saw
ing Of time and money to the manu-
facturers.
To meet advances in the prices OF
beef, pork and mutton since the meat
strike was started few weeks ago,
retail meat dealers in New York city
will raise the prices of these meats
from two to five cents a pound, ac-
cording to an announcement made at
New York. Retailers declare that the
wholesale prices of beef, mutton and
pork have advanced more than 20 per
cent in the last two months and that
permanent advance in retail prices
is therefore necessary.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1910-03-24
INSPIRATION OF LIFE

We lose much as we pass along
even the quietest ways of life. II rs
not necessary that we be conspicuous
in the world to meet with abiding sor-
rows and losses that can never I've
forgotten or retrieved, says Columbia
Is. CO State. Affection finds us in ev-
cry retreat. We lose many material
things, over which we grieve, although
these may be replaced, and we may
regain the heights we have lost. We
lose ambitions and hopes and we sac
rifice aspirations, and these we may
not so readily replace, for the soil In
which these spring will hardly grow
a second harvest And we lose ideals
chiefly because of our own anguish
ing or Indifference, though often be-
cause of the "long-lived pressure OF
obscure distress" We can seldom
set up another ideal, quite so lofty, in
the place of the one we have ceased
to honor, or that has been shattered
by the iconoclastic hand of circum'
stance. Ideals pass and leave us bar
rem and scared in heart, and if we Gre
ate new ideals they are nearly always
lower ones. We have been pressed
down in the scale of life. We must
keep our young faiths and ideals
fresh and strong, we must water them
with our reverence, or we shall lose
them and with them the glamour and
the inspiration of life.