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The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-01-21
AT ZION CHURCH.

The special meeting held at
Zion Baptist church ON last Sun
day afternoon under the auspices
Of the Woman's Club was quite a
success from all points of view.
The meeting was known as the
Young Peoples meeting and in
response to the invitation there
was a goodly number of young
sters present from the various
churches of the city. The call for
the young to attend this splendid
meeting showed without question
what a deep sympathy and inter
est the Woman's Club has for
the boys and girls of the race.
The heart to heart talks by the
two pastors and the executive
members of the club were par ex-
cellent and a world Of good ought
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-01-21
ton of the Insurance Department
of the State of Illinois.

ton of the Insurance Department
of the State of Illinois.
By reason of his interest in civic
affairs, he became candidate last
spring for alderman from the
Fourth ward and was elected by a
majority of ia
His experience in the city coun-
ell gives him an insight into the
city's affairs, that will be of great
value in the development of the
new form of government in the
event of his election.
Mr.. Robinson comes highly en-
dorsed by the colored people of
the Fourth, and we are pleased to
see men of his standing, reputa-
ton and business sagacity aspir-
ing for office. We must stand by
and rely on such men for a square
deal and recognition This class
of men are usually for the right,
regardless of whom you are. Such
men realize that all of us have
rights and must live.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-01-21
Other Gifts Announced.

1t was announced that Mrs. T.
B. Blackstone had contributed
500, and a letter was read from
Martin B. Madden promising 500,
not included in the total. The
walters of the Auditorium, Con-
gress and Great Northern hotels
formed a building fund league and
gave $527, and the Olivet Baptist
church donated $1,650. The citi-
zens' committee raised $12,051. 20.
B. H. johnson presided, and be-
sides Mr. Messer and Mr.. McCor-
mick, the speakers were: j. e.
Moorland, international Negro
secretary Edward P. Bailey, pres
ident of the board of managers of
the Chicago Y. M. G. A., who was
present with Mrs. Bailey; l. Z.
Brown of the Central department,
each team captain, pastors and
members of the citizens commit
tee.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-01-21
DIR. r. E. GILLUM HOLDS
FINAL QUARTERLY
MEETING.

DR.. r. f. Gillnm, Dist. Supt.,
was at Grace M. E. Church last
week and conducted the services
the entire day. This being the
last conference for this year. He
preached three able sermons. He
is considered among the ablest
ministers of Illinois and Missouri.
Rev. Rolings has been here all
this week conducting series of
meetings at Grace M. E. Church.
Much good is being done. Rev.
Rolings is optimistic and believe
grace will be triumphant.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-01-21
w. J. SPAULDING.

Mr.. Willis j. Spaulding, can
didate for Commissioner, has al
ways stood for the progressive
program and was a staunch advo-
cate of the adoption of the CON-
mission form. He is allied with
that element of our population
that believe in the right, and run
ming the city strictly on a business
basis. He has been head of the
water works department for near
ly two years, making many i'm
provements. He is a man of good
clean repute, honest and progress
sive. He will simply do justice to
the place if elected. His record as
citizen is his platform.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-01-21
CHAS. e. WYATT FOR COM.
MISSIONER.

Mr.. c. E. Wyatt, a candidate
for Commissioner, is business
man of the highest integrity and
unquestioned ability. He is a sue
cessful business man and not an
Office seeker. From authentic
sources we learn that this place is
seeking the man. We find that Mr..
Wyatt is thoroughly versed in the
needs of this municipality and a
man who knows and recognizes
men only on that merits and
worth. He is broad minded and
absolutely on the square. He
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-01-21
MR.. FRANK r. SIMMONS FOR
COMMISSIONERS.

Mr.. Frank r. Simmons, the
present Comptroller of the city
and son of F. Simmons, who for
many years was engaged in run
ming Simmons Book Store ON the
East Side Square. Young Mr.
Simmons, who announces himself
for Commissioner In the Forum,
is well known and equally as well
liked by the people of this city
the Colored citizens feel that Mr..
Simmons deserves consideration
and fare portion of their vote
whenever he aspires for office.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-01-21
w. E. ROBINSON FOR COM
MISSIONER.

w. E. Robinson, born July IL,
1857, in Bond county illinois.
While serving in his home coun-
ty as county superintendent of
schools, he was elected to the po-
sition of Supreme Recorder of the
Court Of Honor, Springfield bust
ness institution that has grown to
immense proportions. During the
thirteen years he has acted in his
present capacity, $40, 1872, 2,27S.54
have passed through his hands,
every cent of which has been ac-
counted for to the entire satisfac-
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-01-21
CAPITAL CITY LODGE NOTES

Installation of officers of Capital
City Lodge, K. of p, took place
last Monday night at Castle Hall.
The officers are: c. c., E. l..
Rogers; V. G. c., B. Garrett; Pre-
late, w. Wade; M. F., 7. r.
Thompson; M E., g. G. Bates; X.
of r. and s., j. H. White; M. A.,
w. D. Hoskins; Inner Guard, Ii.
H. Petit; Outer Guard, Mr.. Hub
bard; Grand Representative, Otis
b. Duncan. The Lodge will be
called to order at Z 80 p. m., dur
ing the winter season. All officers
will please be at hall on time.
E. L. ROGERS, c. C.
J. II. WHITE, K. of R. S.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-01-21
OLIVER D. EVANS FOR COM
MISSIONER.

Mr.. Oliver d. Evans, assistant
ticket agent at the Wabash depot,
a young man of sterling qualities,
well known by the readers of The
Forum, is out for Commissioner.
Mr.. Evans is no politician and is
running on his merits. He has
lived here all of his life and knows
naught but to do the square thing.
He will be pleased to have the
support Of the people.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-01-21
SOCIALLY SPEAKING.

Mrs. Will Fields of East Brown
street, was hostess of the Every
Wednesday Card Club of this
week.
The Thimble Club are preparing
to have a Bazaar in the near fu-
ture. at which some very elabo-
rate needle work will be exhibit
ed. The club is under instruc-
ton of Mrs. +. T. Cottman.
Mrs. Jno. Walker of South Six
teenth street entertained the Don I
Worry Club this week.
The Benedicts' Musical Study
Club are planning grand sleigh
ing party for the club, the junior
members are to be included.
The Young Peoples Progressive
Club are arranging to startle the
community with a high-class dra-
ma.
Mrs. Carrie Lee Hamilton ex-
poets to give another Indian play
in the early spring.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-01-21
WITH THE SICK.

Mrs. Lucia Grady of East Ad-
ans street. is able to be ont after
two weeks illness.
Mrs. A. NJ. Williams has been
confined T. her home with la
grippe
Mr.. j. {. McClain is enjoying
convalescence.
Mrs. Thes. Richardson of East
Capital avenue, has been quite i'll
but is improving.
Mrs. Mary Lee is able to be out
again.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-01-21
NEGROES WIN RACE
FOR Y. M. G. A. FUND.
Fifteen Teams Raise $4,000
More Than $4,000 Re-
quired of Black Men.
ANOTHER BIG GIFT IS MADE
Cyrus 81. Mccormick Duplicates
Donations of Julius Rosen-
wald and N. w. Harris.

The successful close Of the ten
day campaign for a Negro Y. M
G. A. building fund was announc-
ed last night in swirl of irrepres-
sible enthusiasm after dinner at
1886 State street.
1t was an evening of almost con-
tinous cheering, beginning at the
moment when Cyrus H. McCor-
mick was introduced and he told
that he would add $4,000 to the
similar amounts given by Julius
Rosenwald and N. w. Harris to-
ward the 100000 promised by the
Central department, and ending
only when the military band quit
ted the platform to go home.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-01-21

to have been berefted from each
serious thought The volunteer
brief talks by the High School
boys and girls were more than
commendable and portrayed an
advanced intelligence. Mr.. Alex
ander need have no fear of max
ing a great intellectual speaker
before his career of life is ended.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-01-21
New Record Attained.

The Negro population raised not
only the $4,000 conditional upon
which the remainder for $780,
900 building was to be forthcom-
ing on the promise of General Sec
retary L. Wilbur Messer, but
reached the mark Of 500, ,026.93.
The nearest approach to such a
feat on the part of Negroes any
where in the world for any pur-
pose was when $32, 900 was report
ed to have been raised in sixty
days for the Negro Y. M. G. A. in
Washington.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-01-21

For Commissioner, don't forget
j. Emil Smith.
j. L. Smith, who has served
creditably and faithfully since
1907 as city clerk, is now candi-
date for Commissioner and is out
because he is competent and feels
that he is going to win Mr..
Smith has made creditable record
as clerk.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-01-21
LOCAL NEWS.

Mrs. Addie Barton, who died at
the hospital, was buried on We'd
nesday, Jan. 18, the funeral ser
vices were held at the Lutheran
Church.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-01-21
Erect Building This Year.

There still remains for the Cen
trail department to raise 1926, 900 to
complete the 100000 before the
entire fund will be complete. Mr..
Nesser said last night he hoped it
would be possible to erect the
building this year. The location
will be between Thirty-frst and
Thirty ninth streets, on or near
State street. 1t will be modelled
after the Hyde Park branch build
ing.-From the Record-Herald.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-01-21
NOTICE.

Long articles of an advertising
nature will cost the usual rate of
&c per line.
Cards of thanks will cost you
the regular rate of 7c per line.
Please take notice.
MANAGER.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-01-21

Mrs. Arts, who has been away
for the winter, returned to her
home ON account of illness. Mrs.
Arts brings back the very profit
able and encouraging news of the
great progress the Negroes have
made in the many places of which
she had the honor of visiting
while ON her travels.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-01-21

The Negro Business League will
meet at the Forum Office, 119
North Eighth street, Thursday
evening, Jan. 26th, at 1880. All
business men and friends are in
vited and urged to be out. The
clergy especially The aim is to
set a high and noble thought wave
in motion. Everybody (men)
come.
j. p. ROBERTS,
K. l.. ROGERS, Pres.
Secretary.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-01-21

Arvelle Arts, who has been ill
since Thanksgiving, is much i'm
proved and quite able to be out
again.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-01-21

Miss Fannie English, who has
been visiting her sister, Mrs. Jno.
Brunner, for some time, returned
to her former home in Readsville,
Mo-, and since has again returned
to Broadlands.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-01-21

Mr.. and Mrs. Redrick Wheatley
have gone en- route to Buffalo, N.
Y, where they will stay for a
short time only.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-01-21
SECRET SOCIETIES.

Central Lodge No. 3, A. E. and A. N.
Meets every first and fourth Wednes-
day night at Masonic Hall. 119 North
Eighth street.
NJ. VANTREACE, w. n
WYATT JOHNSON. Sec'y.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-01-21

Mr.. w. Il. Robinson of the
Fourth ward is highly endorsed
by the people of that ward, both
colored and white.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-01-21

Harrison Yokuem, who has ill
for the past six months, has ceased
to suffer and entered into rest on
last Monday.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-01-21

Mrs. John Brandymoore has re-
turned home from visit IN Tus-
cola.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-01-21

Mrs. Mayno has returned to her
home in Centralia, after a visit in
the city.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-01-21
ELKHART NEWS.

Mr.. Thos. Arts made a trip to
Lincoln to transact business on
last Tuesday.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-01-21

Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Oliver are
the proud parents of boy baby.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-01-21
The Work by Teams.

The captain Of each of the fif-
teen young mems teams reported
the following result of the ten
days work on the part of their
men:
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-01-21

Frank Hamilton and a host Of
other good men are expected t.
be out soon.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-01-21

A. Booth is a fit man for Com
missioner.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-01-21
SQUIBS.

1t looks like Charles T.. Wyatt
will run ahead of the ticket foI
Commissioner.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-01-21

Miss Myrtle Moss passed
through the city Saturday from
st. Louis, en- route to her home in
Champaign.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-01-21

81. Johns Chapter No. 2, n. r. A. N.
Meets every third Wednesday night at
Masonic Hall. ll9 North Eighth St
THOMAS DOMINICAN, Sec'y.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-01-21

Harry Malone is on the sick list.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-01-21
Charles Young Lodge No. ioS.
L. a. p o. e.

Meets every hrst and third Tuesday at
Masonic Hall, ti9 North Eighth St
A. Bender, Exalted Ruler.
j. w. GRADY. Sec'y.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-01-21
caoltol CITY No. f2, x. OF p.

Meets at Masonic Hall, 119 N Eighth
St every LIST and Sd Monday.
r. l.. RoeERs, G. c.
J. Harold White, X Of R. s.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-01-21
NATION NEWS NOTES.

Among the sick are Mrs. George
Jessee, Mrs Minerva Barnett,
Grandma Smith, Mrs. Katherine
Hawkins and Miss Mabel killion.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-01-21

Meets every second and fourth Tues
day at Masonic Hall. li9 N Eighth st.
BENZ. LUCAS, w. NJ
ID. T. GORUM, W. Sec'y.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-01-21
Lincoln Monument Lodge No. I.
G. ". O. o. g.

Meets every first and third Tuesday at
Thirteenth and Madison SITS.
GEO. ROLLINS, N. G.
A. BENDER, Secretary.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-01-21

Watch The Forum next week.
POLITICIAN.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-01-21
lvanhoe commandery No. ).
Knights Tempia

hni9nts lempiaI.
Meets every fourth Friday night at
Masonic Hall, l19 North Eighth St
VIM. NOBLE. E. G.
THOMAS DOMINICAN, Recdr.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-01-21
N. PosKoUER

Formerly with the United Shoe
Repairing Co., has moved to
321 Z. JEFFERSON ST.
High class Shoe Repairing.
Sewed half soles: Men, soc !;
Ladies, 40c. Sample Shoes for
sale at your own price. Call and
see him.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-01-21

G. e. Wyatt-in the lead.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-01-21
Golden Gate Temple No. 2.
Knights Of Tabor.

Meets every first and third Monday at
Masonic Hall. 119 North Eighth St
f. IL. HART. c. NJ.
THOMAS WARWICK. c. 8.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-01-21

WYATT JOHNSON. secy.
ST. Johns Chapter No. 2, n. r. A. N.
Meets every third Wednesday night at
Masonic Hall, 1l9 North Eighth St
THOMAS DOMINICAN. sec'y.
ivanhoe commandery No. ).
Knights Tempiar.
Meets every fourth Friday night at
Masonic Hall, 1l9 North Eighth St
VIM. NOBLE, IL. G.
THOMAS DOMINICAN. Rec'dr.
Charles Young Lodge No. ios.
|. b. p. o. &.
Meets every hrst and third TUESDAY at
Masonic Hall. 1l9 North Eighth St.
A. Bender, Exalted Ruler.
J. w. GRADY. Sec'y.
Lincoln Monument Lodge No. I.
G. ". o. o. =.
Meets every first and third Tuesday at
Thirteenth and Madison SITS.
GEO. ROLLINS, N. G.
A. BENDER, Secretary.
Golden Gate Temple No. 2.
Knights Of Tabor.
Meets every first and third Monday at
Masonic Hall lls N%orsn % Eighth ST.
THOMAS wARRIcK. C. 8.
u. q. =.
Meets every second and fourth Tues
day at Masonic Hall. li9 N. Eighth st.
BENZ. LUCAS. w. NJ
ID. T. GORUM, w. Secy.
Capitol City No. t2, K. OF p.
Meets at Masonic Hall, 119 N. Eighth
St every LIST and Sd Monday.
e. L. RoeERs, G. c.
J. Harold White, X. OF r. 8.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-03-20
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every one of these symptoms disap-
pear. All that was needed was to
digest that lump of food in your stom-
ach,-and the glands, whose duty it
is to supply the gastric juices had
simply given out from overwork. SO
when you took that little tablet YOU
were supplying exactly what was nee
essary to complete the process of di-
gestion that the stomach had begun
but was unable to finish.
If you would continue to take a
Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablet after each
meal for awhile, your stomach would
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and strong again.
Try just one box and you will never
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Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets contain an
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-03-20
UNCLE SAM SUES RAILROAD
FOR CRUELTY TO HORSES

The United States through District
Attorney John T. Robinson, brought
a suit on Saturday against the New
York, New Haven & Hartford Rail-
road Company for alleged violation of
the interstate commerce law. The
complaint alleges that the RAILROAD
company transported over its lines
from Springfield to New Haven a car
load of nineteen horses. shipped from
81 Louis, to Charles Pardee of New
Haven and that the animals did not
have proper food, water. space or rest,
and that they were confined in the
car for thirty-nine consecutive hours,
an excess of three hours over the
time permitted by law. The penalty
provided is a fine of not less than
800 nor more than $500.
suit was also brought under the
same law on Saturday against the
Central Vermont Railroad company, in
which the company is charged in three
counts with having operated a locomo-
tive between New London and Will
mantle equipped with an ashpan that
could not be dumped or emptied with
out the necessity of a man going un-
der the locomotive. The penalty for
this is fine of 5000 on each of the
three counts. Both cases are return
able TO the term of court which opens
in Hartford on May %.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-03-20
Sin THE THEATRES
POLLS

Following the engagement Of Mc1n-
tyre and Heath at Polls last week,
Manager Poll announces for this week
an even costlierl bill, as one will real
tze glancing at the personnel Of the
acts Heading the aggregation OF
stars will be seen Lydia Barry, daugh-
ter of the late Billy Barry, of delight
full memory as the best comedian OF
the American stage few years since.
The daughter has inherited much of
the fathers great ability and her
singing and impersonating is of SUI
ncient calibre to have, been the hit OF
every bill upon which she has ap-
peared as topliner. The associate
headline act will be the famous Torch
and admittedly the most wonderful
risleyfsts In the world. They use
special scenery and effects and in the
act will be seen three cleverly trained
ponies and q donkey. The added fea-
ture win be Valerie Bergeres Players
IN the very funny farce by Victor
smailey. What Happened in Room
a., which II comedy Of the best brand
all the way and an unexpected finish.
On the same bill will appear Maxine.
the sensational Cuban who is without
q peer a. q wire walker, his imperson-
alton Of q drunk being especially thrill
ing: James F. Macdonald, the Celtic
wit and story teller: Cadets De Gas
cogne. In q high class singing act
which wifi get as much applause as
any act on the bill, and Thomas E.
Learey. the well known musical COM
sdy star. assisted by Georgena Learey.
a fascinating girl, in Dads Girp', a
novel vehicle for the exploitation Of
the respective talents of these two
players Of ability. The electrograph
viii show a most entert aiming series
of views and the seats for the entire
week are now on sale at the box Of
ice.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-03-20
PLAN TO ERECT A
HEADQUARTERS FOR
HEBREW SOCIETIES

With the idea Of erecting a struc-
1ure to be used as a central head
quarters for Hebrews and Hebrew So
cieties Of Bridgeport, a fund has been
established in this city and the pro-
feet Is receiving enthusiastic backing
by a number of members of the He
brew faith who can readily see the
advantages Of a centralized headquar-
tiers.
At an entertainment given last night
by the Hebrew Free School in the
building Of Congregation Adath Israel
East Washington avenue and Kossuth
. street, the idea was explained by At
torney Jacob B. Klein and met with
ready pledges of support.
A committee was appointed. includ-
ing Attorney Klein, Rabbi Max Wit
telstein, Signund Loewith, William
Reich. and Joseph Lang, for the pur-
pose OF formally inaugurating the
movement.
The entertainment was largely at
tended and proved very enjoyable.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-03-20
PARK THEATRE
UNCLE TOMS CABIN"

One Of the real big treats Of each
theatrical season Is that old but ever
popular stage story, Uncle Toms
Cabin. as presented by Stetson's big
spectacular company, which will be
seen at the Park Theatre this after
noon and evening. AS In former
years, Manager Washburn has equip
ped his sterling company with new
effects, and startling scenic, electrical
and mechanical surprises are prom
ised. The vaudeville and speciality
numbers are said to be of the 1910
brand, while the negro melodies and
the old Southern plantation songs are
rendered as only the genuine South
ern darkies know how to sing them.
BRIGHT EYES"
Three carloads Of scenery, a COM
pany of ninety-five people and an or
chestra Of twenty-five musicians are
a few of the things that Jos. M. Gates
promises in his new musical play,
Bright Eyes, which will be the at
traction at the Park Theatre for two
nights, tomorrow and Wednesday,
March Il and %. The new play is
by the authors of Mr.. Gates former