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The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-06-17
Grady & Webster Prepare Young
Men of Wedding Party.

From Tuesday up to 6 o'clock
Wednesday evening, the Imperial
barber shop was the center of at
traction, being headquarters for
the young men making ready for
the great wedding of Bates Viii
son. The long train of carriages
strung along by the shop was an
eventful sight. Grady & Webster
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-06-17
Reception in Honor of Grand
Master Chavis.

The U. b. f. & S. M. T's gave
a brilliant reception in honor of
their state head, Grand Master j.
Chavis, of Chicago. After busi-
ness meet in the lodge room, the
party assembled in the Y. M. G. A.
hall and heard the address of the
honoree. Others made short talks.
Ice cream and cake were served.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-06-17
Big Crowd Goes to Havana.

Mr.. E. B. Smith took a big
crown of excursionists to Havana
Thursday. The day was ideal and
all passed off quietly and orderly.
No disturbance occurred and a
most pleasant time was had.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-06-17
Lincoln's Base Ball Team.

Lincoln has a colored base ball
team-the Lincoln Giants ?
managed by Clark Jones. This
team challenges the world. Some
of the players are experts in this
profession. Batteries: Charles
Coins and Robt. Ellis. Springfield
may well emulate Lincoln and
have team. Clark Jones, Ben
Orendorff, Jno Orendorff, Bud
Orendorff, the Den brothers, H.
A. Donagan etc., say the team is
good. A lawn social was given at
the Second Baptist church Tues
day evening, June 6, and good
pleasant time enjoyed.
Miss Gala Mitchell has been Wis
iting in Normal.
The new Lincoln hotel certainly
has congenial managerial force.
The colored people of Lincoln
are preparing to celebrate the
Emancipation Proclamation in
August. Mr.. Jas. Booth is one of
the leaders, and he is certainly a
live wire. Mr.. Booth is chief clerk
at the new Leland, a position envi-
able, and he is a credit to the ho-
tel. He is an call round mar" y
to great extent he is indispen-
sable. He has been at this place
for the past seven years. He is
well versed along historical and
current topics and is well liked
by the white and colored people.
He has been to Paris and London,
and knows thing or two. He
was very obliging to the Forum,
and we were never treated more
hospitable by any one than he.
He in tends to assist in a new
move and help a deserving colored
enterprise in Lincoln.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-06-17

WANTED-Ladies or gentle
men for home work; salary $500
a week. Experience unnecessary.
Address r. R. Denison, Gen. Del.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-06-17

Raymond Orendorff has gone
back to the country. Frank Park
er succeeded him at the Drain &
Davis barber shop.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-06-17

Little Willie Rush is now en-
ployed at Bunnell Bros. We hope
to see him keep the position, if it
don t affect his eyes.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-06-17

A letter was received from Rena
Roads this week, saying that he
was thinking of going to the cor
onation with Mutt V. Jeff.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-06-17
DECATUR.

Miss Lorane Gillock, who has
been visiting her friend, Miss
Wookford, here, returned to her
home in Danville last Thursday
morning. She reports that Deca-
tur made a very good impression
on her while here.
The young men of Decatur gave
a moonlight hay ride last Wednes-
day in honor of Miss Gillock of
Danville. They rode to the park
at Boiling Springs, where they
danced and served refreshments
till the morning after When
the party first arrived at the park
they were surprised to find that
the pavilion was already occupied
by a party of high school pupils.
They finished soon after the color
ed party arrived, however, and
everything went off very nicely. A
number of the boys have expressed
their intention of going over to
Danville in the near future.
Messrs. Riley jackson and Nate
Rogan are to be appreciated for
the getting up of the party, as
through their effort it was accom-
plished.
The Misses Kelley and Sheen
gave a delightful little moonlight
picnic last Tuesday evening at the
home of Miss Sheen, in honor of
visiting friends. The lawn was
beautifully decorated with Japan
ese lanterns, and well supplied
with "cozy corners A nice little
supper was served during the
evening, and the large audience in
attendance expressed themselves
as having had most delightful
evening.
At the reception given at Trav-
ers hall last Thursday evening, an
excellent program was rendered,
and the large attendance fully JUS
titled.
Mrs, Joe Martin entertained the
Willing Workers of the Baptist
church last Friday evening with
an excellent program, musical, and
with a swell little banquet in the
evening. There were two gradu-
ates this year from the Decatur
high school. They were also pres
ent. Mrs. Martin never fails be-
hind in her entertainments, and
this was no exception.
| Rev. Morrow is out of the city
this week.
Rev. Crockette returned from a
very pleasant trip last week.
Mr.. Ben Clanton is expected
home some time in the near fu-
ture.
Miss Valena Mullen of New Or
leans, La, is visiting the Clantons
of this city. Miss Mullen is the
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. DR..
Mullen of that city, very respect
able and highly intellectual people.
Miss Mullen will sojourn in the
city for some time.
Mr.. Edward Jacobs of this city
has two cousins, the Misses Kicks,
who will pass through the city this
coming Sunday on their way to
their home in Ohio, where they
will spend the summer While here
they will spend the time with the
Misses Blantons.
Miss Lola McGregory has been
slightly indisposed for the past
few days, but is now very nearly
recovered and able to be about.
Mrs. Vernice Hunt is on the sick
list.
The one hundredth anniversary
of Harriet Beecher Stowe was
celebrated Wednesday night at the
Antioch Baptist church with be-
fitting exercises. Mrs. 0. B. Clan
ton was master of ceremonies.
Refreshments were served.
Mrs. Caldwell entertained at
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-06-17

Miss X. b. Wilson has returned
to the city after being absent for
several weeks at Galesburg on ae-
count of the illness of her mother,
Mrs. Mitchell. She reports her
mother as being some better.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-06-17

Mr.. Fred Rush and Mr.. James
Hawkin, Bloomington's S best fish
ermen, went fishing last week and
after failing to get the fish to bite
decided to go in swimming, as 1T
had been fifteen years since Mr..
Rush had been in swimming he
had forgotten how to swim, and
came near drowning, but just as
he came upsthe third time there
happened to be a log floating by.
With hard struggling Mr.. Rush
got the log and himself back to the
bank safely. Mr.. Rush crawled
out of the water, held up both
hands and said, "Never again. "
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-06-17

The K. of P. Lodge is planning
for a picnic some time soon.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-06-17

The S. S. contest will be held
Thursday, June %, to decide who
will represent our school on the
literary program at Danville.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-06-17

Endorsed by some of his friends
for the lower house of the General
Assembly next year
Mr.. Finn would make one OF
the best men in this county for
that place.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-06-17

"The Holy City" and Tenny-
SON S Lotus Eaters" will be pan
tomirned at St. Paul's A. M. E.
church, Monday night, June 26.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-06-17

While in the city he was the guest
of Grand Master Jessee.
Grand Master G. Jessee was in
the southern part of the state last
week ON business.
Miss Iva Smith is visiting in
Chicago.
Misses Cozzetta Chavis and lola
Estell of Lincoln were the guests
of Misses Iva and Izetta Smith
Sunday.
Miss Sallie Robinson of Lerna
was in the city Sunday
Mrs. Oscar Portee of Charleston
was the guest of home folks Sun
day.
Mrs. Chas. Parker has returned
from visit in Pittsburg, Pa, and
Chicago.
Mrs. Stella Ward is able to be
out again after a few days illness.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-06-17

Miss X. b. Wilson has returned
to the city after being absent for
several weeks at Galesburg on ac-
count of the illness of her mother,
Mrs. Mitchell. She reports her
mother as being some better.
Raymond Orendorff has gone
back to the country. Frank Park
er succeeded him at the Drain &
Davis barber shop.
The S. S. contest will be held
Thursday, June %, to decide who
will represent our school on the
literary program at Danville.
Children day program was eel
ebrated Sunday at Aliens chapel.
j. S. Long is in the city visiting.
He is the father of Mr.. E. F. Long,
a young man we need to be proud
Mrs. Lena Gowns Boyd was a
visitor in Decatur Sunday.
Lee Orendorff and Ivory Wes-
ley are farmer boys now. Good
luck, boys; stick to the farm.
Mr.. Ed. johnson and wife, Mrs.
b. Orendorff and husband were
callers at Mt. Pulaski Sunday.
Miss Mae Perkins and Miss
Izora Rogers were elected dele
gates to the Sunday school conven-
tion at Danville June 1929.
Mrs. Matte Starkes and family
are spending few days in Peoria
with her mother
Miss B. Payne of Greenview,
Ind, is the guest of Miss G. Bibbs.
Look out, Warren.
Rev. j. w. Wesley will preach
a special sermon to men only Sun
day, June 25, and women only
July 2.
Mr.. Charles Miles is one Of the
leading horse trainers and break
ers in the city.
Can we have some place to
spend our idle time ON Sundays
and week eveningsY A good
chance for Mr.. Chas. Smith, the
ice cream man. You have a nice
yard, if you will only spend lit
tie time at home.
Mr. Alfred Dyer is suffering
from a sprain received Sunday at
home
When in the city and need a
shave, call at the N. Sangamon
barber shop, run by Mrs. Ander-
son.
Mrs. Grimes spent Sunday in
town, the guest of Mrs. Mary
Hummers.
You win see a complete his
tory of our people in this paper.
Look for it. You that don't take
the Forum, hand in your name.
"The Holy City" and Tenny-
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-06-17
HON. B. F. CALDWELL
Of Chatham, ILL.,, May be Candi-
date for Governor. Served
Several Creditable Terms in
Congress from This
District.
BLOOMINGTON.

Mrs. Hattie Rush gave a lawn
social at her residence last Thurs
day for the benefit of the A. M. E.
church, and was largely attended.
Miss Lemons of Pontiac, ILL.,, is
visiting Mrs. James Schaffer on S.
Main street
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-06-17

While in the city he was the guest
of Grand Master Jessee.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-06-17

Miss Emma Moore of Peoria,
Ill, is visiting her sister, Mrs.
Bessie Davis, on w. Clay street.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-06-17

Children day program was Gel
ebrated Sunday at Allen s chapel.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-06-17
LINCOLN NEWS.

Always remember whatever you
SOW that shall you reap.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-06-17

IS. Long is in the city visiting
He is the father Of Mr.. e. F. Long,
a young man we need to be proud
of.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-06-17

Mrs. Lena Gowns Boyd was a
visitor in Decatur Sunday.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-06-17

Lee Orendorff and Ivory Wes-
ley are farmer boys now. Good
luck, boys stick to the farm.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-06-17

Miss Iva Smith is visiting in
Chicago.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-06-17

You win see complete his
tory of our people in this paper.
Look for it. You that don't take
the Forum, hand in your name.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-06-17

Judge Rice of Mound City
passed through the city Sunday
en- route to Wilberforce to attend
the commencement exercises
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-06-17

Mrs. Eli Norton and daughter
Miss Josie, of Bethany, spent Sun
day in the city.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-06-17

Miss Gala Mitchell has been Wis
iting in Normal.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-06-17

Mr.. Ed. johnson and wife, Mrs.
b. Orendorff and husband were
callers at Mt. Pulaski Sunday.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-06-17

Mrs. Caldwell entertained a
dinner last Friday.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-06-17

His torical Soc ETY. j.
State Eous :.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-06-17

Miss Mae Perkins and Miss
Izora Rogers were elected dele
gates to the Sunday school conven-
ton at Danville June 1929.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-06-17

Mrs. Vernice Hunt is on the sick
list.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-06-14
IN FINE CONDITION
Bankers Say Reports of Poor Crops
Are Mistaken.
BULLS START CALAMITY HOWL
Travellers Say There is No Reason for
Alarm II Nebraska Gets
Chance.


Bankers look upon the reports Of crop
failures which were so prominent LAST week
as the ensnations either from calamity
howlers or stock market bulls
Several bankers today expressed them
selves as confident that the crop yield in
Nebraska and Kansas would be at least
normal. II there is a rain within the next
ten days and weather conditions give the
growing grains half a chance.
great amount of interest in the situa-
tion has been expressed by the financial
men, and in some cases they have had
Investigations made on their own account
Of the conditions on the farms
j. II. Millard. president Of the Omaha
National bank, declared that present con-
ditions are favorable. Nothing less than
an epoch making protracted drought could
prevent the yield as whole from coming
up to normal or better. he haid Mr.
Millard's information was that the whoat
and oats have been damaged in spots, but
not enough to cause uneasiness for the
situation as a whole.
Harry Mott, who returned Monday from
trip over the state, reported that in
the moth central section the farmers al-
ready are in the wheat fields with harvest
ing machinery. Mr. Mott was travelling
with a party OF bankers. and said that
no cause for alarm was seen
@. e. Rice Of Superior. Heb.. who was in
Omaha Monday, reported that little damage
had been done 20 wheat and oats in that
neighborhood. The corn never was In better
condition. he said.
N. 3. Updike OF the Updike Grain COM
pany, who has lust returned from trip
over the state, yesterday made the follow
ing statement
Il have carefully investigated conditions
In the state for one week. From what
found I predict that Nebraska, Kansas and
Iowa put together VIII raise more wheat
than they did last year. We need rain to
help fill out the grain. and 1t should come
within . week But with no rain Kansas
and Nebraska will raise q fair crop. conai-
uons in Iowa are perfect for all grain.
In the shipping districts Of Kansas ana
Nebraska we are going to get ordinary
conditions In oats. as many as last year
at least Corn is absolutely in perfect con-
dition everywhere and ten days ahead of
last year There is nothing in conditions
to make one nervous over anything"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-06-14
WARRINEU GIVES TESTIMONY
Trusty from Ohio Penitentiary Wit
ness Against Cooke. AZ,
STOLE TO REcoUP HIS LOSSES
Judge Hunt Rules Out Evidence of
Clerks OF BiE Four who wouHd
Prove Cenfentn oE Cash
Boons DesAr xed.

CINCINNATI, o.. June 1ss-when Charles
L. warriner. wearing the, earb OF 3
trusty in the ONO penitentiary, toqi
the stand today IN tho trial of Ed
gar s. Cooke for alleged embezzle.
ment, the voice of the man who told
how he had stolen s64s,ooO from the road
was heard in public for the second time
since he stood up in court to receive SEN
tence.
Warmer testified at the trial for alleged
blackmaf last year OF Mrs. Jeanette
Stewart Ford, the woman in the case. I
and at that time ne asserted he had giveH
70 her and Cooke something over s10O.0cq
In terse sentences Warmer outlined his
dealings with Cooke. He told how the lat
ter. receiving $50 a month. had handled
millions OF the roads money.
Warmer testified that when hU1 discov-
cred the alleged discrepancy OF $24,0oo in
Cookies accounts, the latter at first denied
but later admitted It.
He said he had become involved with
Mrs. Ford and had tried without success
to recoup his losses in the stock market. .
related Warriner. "He told me he had
5000 of the money left and said would
take care of the balance of It II he would
return the $1,000"
Testimony of clerks Of the Big Four rail-
road as to the contents Of the cash books
of the road that have been destroyed on
the ground that mere clerks" were not
in charge Of the books and that higher
officials of the road only would be allowed
to testify regarding them.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-06-14
Lumber Trust
May Have Plenty Of
Trouble on Hand
Civil as Well as Criminal Action May
Be Brought by. the Gov
ernment.

CHICAGO, June 13.--Tie possibility OF
civil as we'll as criminal action by the gov
ernment against the so-cailed, lumber
trustr became matter OF considerable dis
cussion here today among those interested
following the questioning today OF a num-
Der OF new witnesses by the federal grand
jury
These were instructed to conceal their
identity and the government officials were
particularly close-mouthed following the
examination Of papers taken into the grand
jury room by witnesses, one Of whom was
a young woman, said to be stenographer
I'm st. Paul, Mimi. lumber office.
Indictments, If any be voted are expected
to be handed up June %.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-06-14
Salyi Accused Of
der, Admits He
Was a Burglar
Trial D prrists Resumed, but a
Ro is and Court is
ourned.
VITERBOs

vITERBo June ls.--At the trial
OF the Cammt Oday the crown prose-
cutor lntrodut Several witnesses to es-
tablish that Gennsro Cuccolo was a mem
Der Of the Gamorra when he was murl
dered These witnesses described burg
larry, which they said had been organized
by Cuccolo and executed by Giuseppe salvi
and a band of followers.
Salvi who is accused OF being one OF
the actual assassiDs of Cuoccolo and his
wife, admitted the burglary, but denied
the participation OF Cuoccolo, who he said
he did not know. He added that the crime
had been planned BY a certain Caflero,
who had subsequently confessed and had
been condemned to five years imprison-
ment. salvi asked that the witnesses be
prosecuted for perjury.
President Biapchi replied that the ac-
cused could not make such demand.
Counsel for the hfense supported salvi's
request 50 vigorously that hubub ensued
and the Judge declared the sitting sus-
pended.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-06-14
TARIFF FAvORs WESTERN POINTS
Refineries on Pacific Can Ship Sugar
as Far East as Chicago.
COMBINE OWNS LARGE INTEREST
American Company Holds Half Stock
in spreckles Company.
SAYS THERE IS NO AGREEMENT
Thinks Prices should Ne Lower in
West because of Free Raw
Sugar There, but they
Are Not.

WASHINGTON. June 1s.-Effort to dis
cover whether noncompetitive zones had
been established by the American Sugar
Refining company in an effort to control
prices marked the resumption OF sthe
Sugar trust" Inquiry today. Edwin f.
Atkins acting head of the sugar corpora
tion, who only became an official OF the
company two years ago. said he was un-
able TO answer from personal knowledge
many Of the questions put to him.
Mr. Atkins declared. however, that the
American Sugar Refining company owned
practically a majority of stock in the
sugar refineries in California and that It
did not attempt to compete with them. He
gave as the reason for this abandonment
OF the coast business the freight rate diff
ference of half a cent a pound on sugar
transported from the eastern refineries.
This he insisted. was the principal reason
for the failure of competition.
Questioned by Representative Maiby Of
New York. witness said that 50 per cent
Of the Western Sugar Refining company in
California was owned by the American
Sugar Refining company. while the Spreck-
les family owned the other 50 per cent.
No Agreement.
DO you have any understanding that
there should be no competition" asked
Mr.. Malby
so far as my knowledge goes, there is
not the slightest"
The sugar tariff, according to Mr.. At
kins enables the Pacific coast refineries to
make larger margin Of profit than the
eastern refineries.
Mr.. Atkins said the price of sugar was
the same on the Pacific and the Atlantic
coasts, but the Pacific manufacturers are
able to sell as far east as Chicago. while
the eastern refineries cannot ship further
west than Kansas City and Omaha.
The reason is that the Pacific coast has
Tree raw sugar" said Mr.. Atkins
Ought TO BE Lower Out West.
The refineries there get, the Hawaiian
and Philippine sugars without duty. while
we have to pay ti,s4 duty on each 100
pounds Of Cuban sugar, he continued.
The sugar ought to be lower on the Pa-
cific coastg" asked Representative RaIer
OF California
Yes" said Mr. Atkins, who added thnf
he knew nothing OF the conduct OF the far
western companies, He did not know Mr.
Spreckles. he said, nor what interest the
latter had in various beet sugar companies
of the west
haven't been able to get any informa-
tion from any of the companies in which
we are largely Interested said Mr.. At
kins. we are minority stockholders and
they refuse to tell us anything about their
business"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-06-14
State Of Morelos is
Ready for Pacification
General Madero Has a Plan for
Reducing the Army of
Insurrectos.

( CUERNAVICA. Mex. June 1a-Though
General Madero came here to review the
large body OF insurrectos troops, he really
accomplished a great work today toward
pacifying the state Of Morelos by giving
relief to Americans and other foreigners
who have been terrorized by the presence
Of 1000 Insurgents. The general left here
today for Balsas
General Madero had been informed of
the looting which had been in progress
since the soldiers arrived at CuernavIca
and the chiefs admitted they had SO many
soldiers that the men were likely to be-
come uncomfortable. Accordingly a plan
was agreed upon at the conference to re-
duce the force to 500 men. mastering out
the others.