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The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1917-02-24

Sec. 2. The production of any
such communication, paper, poster
folder, manuscript, book, pamph.
let, writing, print, letter, notice
or advertisement, purporting to
relate to any such place and to be
made by any person being the
owner, lessee, proprietor, agent,
superintendent. manager or an em.
ployee thereof, shall be presump-
tive evidence in any civil or Grim
inal action or prosecution that the
same was authorized by such per-
son.
Sec. 8. A place of public ac-
commodation, resort or amuse-
ment, within the meaning of this
Act, shall be deemed to include
any inn, tavern, or hotel, whether
conducted for the entertainment,
housing or lodging of transient
guests, or for the benefit, use or
accommodation of those seeking
health, recreation or rest, any
restaurant, eating house, public
conveyance on land or water, bath
house, barbershop, theater and
music hall.
Sec. 4. Nothing in this Act
contained shall be construed to
prohibit the mailing of a private
communication in writing sent in
response to specific written inquiry.
Sec. 5. Any person who shall
violate any of the provisions of
this Act, or who shall aid in or in
cite, cause or bring about in whole
or in part the violation of any of
such provisions, shall for each and
every violation thereof be liable
to penalty of not less than one
hundred dollars ($100), nor more
than five hundred dollars $4,000,
to be recovered by the person ag-
grieved thereby, and shall also for
every such offense be deemed gull
ty of a misdemeanor, and upon
conviction thereof, shall be fined
not less than one hundred dollars
($100) nor more than five hundred
dollars ($500), or shall be impri-
soned not less than thirty (30)
days, nor more than ninety (90)
days, or both such fine and inn
prisonment.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1917-02-24
A Commendable Race En-
terprise To Be Launched
In Springfield Soon.

Mr.. Chas. Fred White, the en-.
terprising, hustling and efficient
grocery merchant of this city, has
prepared to give the Race here
an enterprise that will be in keep
ing with the Importance of the
city and the merit of its Colored
population. He has organized and
incorporated a Stock Company
for the purpose of conducting a
Merchandise Enterprise on large
scale. A full account of the I'M
dertaking will be given in our next
issue.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1917-02-24
Local Brevities

Miss Ollie Taylor of I415 Eas
Adams Street entertained last Fri
day evening at a party as her home
The evening was spent in music
games and refreshments.
A splendid program was rend
at the Culture Club last Sunday
afternoon before a good audience
On account of the funeral services
at the St. Paul Church, the pro.
gram was opened later than usual
but made up in interest for the
shortness of time. National airs
and sentimental songs were sung
by the audience. A feature that
proved most interesting was pa
per on The true meaning of Cul-
tureo read by Mrs Emma Coins.
But few papers have ever been
presented to the Club that proved
as profoundly interesting as the
one read by Mrs Coin. Mrs O.
G. Birdsong delighted the audi
ence by a splendidly rendered Vio-
lin Solo. Mrs Bernice Wilson fol-
lowed in a Piano Solo which was
thoroughly pleasing. Possibly one
of the finest renditions ever heard
by the Club from local talent was
the Violin Solo by Mr. Fred Moore
accompanied by Mr.. Harry Ellis.
Mr.. Moore is destined to become a
star in his line if he continues.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Pettiford,
who embarked on the matrimonial
sea the 3lst of Jan, after some
weeks of honey moon experience,
will be at home to friends after
this week. Mr.. Pettiford has a
beautiful home at 1916 E. Capitol
Ave-, where he invites friends to
call.
DON WORRY CLUB MEETS.
The Don't Worry Club met at
the home of Mrs. H. K. Wilson.
t0tE D.+tss. ~ laat w NadpacJ OK
afternoon. A very interesting pro-
gram was rendered consisting of a
paper by Mrs. Barney Glen on
The Treasury of David" biogra-
ply of Geo. Washington, Mrs. L.
G. Mitchell of this city were visi-
tors for the afternoon. Mrs. Jeni-
fer made a most interesting address
on the splendid work done by the
Y. W. G. A Movement of which
she is president.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1917-02-24
DISCRIMINATION MEASURE
JAMES REILLY
ATT0RNEY-AT-LAW
Republican Candidate For Justice
OF The Peace

For the past 6 years, Attorney
Jas. Reilly, has held the position
as one of our Justices of the Peace
He has made most commendablt
record and has proved his peculiar
fitness for the place. He has the
highest commentator from the
legal fraternity, and there is nc
complaint from the masses as to
his conduct in the discharge of his
official duty.
When your case is brought be-
fore Judge Reilly, you can rest
assured that you will get fair,
just and impartial hearing, regard
less of your color, position or fin
ancial standing. For these, and
other reasons, Judge Reilly has
the reputation of being the best
and fairest Justice in the city.
Judge Reilly is also one of our
ablest lawyers and is able to rend-
er decisions according to the law
as well as the evidence presented.
Therefore we recommend Judge
Reilly to the voters and solicit for
him, their support.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1917-02-24

The B. G. d. Social Club was
entertained Thursday afternoon by
Mrs G. G. Bates of So. Spring st.
The home was decorated in Colon
ial fashion with a miniature Cher
ry Tree and Hatchet" to carry out
the idea that made George Wash
ing famous. Refreshments were
served and most delightful after
noon enjoyed. The guests were
Mrs. Spencer of Jacksonville who
is the house gueet of Mrs Rhine
hart of S. 3rd st. and Mrs. q. w.
Mitchell.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1917-02-24

chuckling that it was white man
and not a colored employee.
1t has also been learned that
this same watchman WAS employed
at the Executive Mansion during
the incumbohcy of Ex-Governor
Dunno, when the same petty thiev-
cry was carried on, each time su-
spicion always being directed at
colored employees of the Execu-
tive Office, who had frequent oe-
casion to go there on errands, and
who were watched like hawks dur
ing their whole time about the
Mansion. This process of trap
ping, therefore, has acted as o
vindication to all person of color
employed about the Capitol and
Mansion.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1917-02-24
THE SMART SET AT
CHATTERTON SUNDAY

The coming of the Smart Sci
to Springfield will afford a real
treat to many of their friends here.
They are considered the biggest
best, brightest and most worthy OF
all colored performers. The man.
agement of the Chatterton not on
ly shows itself fair in engag-
ing them but invites t h e attend
ance of the colored people by adj
vertising in The Forum.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1917-02-24
NOTICE

Telephone IN your Society notes
such as visitors, sickness, entertain
ment etc. 1t is free you should be
interested in yourselves. Our tel
ephone is main 5729. will you do
it9
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1917-02-24
In The FRATERNAL WORLD
By j. HAROLD WHITE

| Oweing to the pressure of othei
affairs, the writer was unable t.
prepare the regular weekly sum
mary for last weeks Forum, but
the writer did feel that in compli.
ance with his urgent request il
previous issue, some others inter.
ested in fraternal affairs would
have sent a few fraternal notes to
the office to be placed under this
caption. In that assumption how
ever, he was disappointed, and
even now would like to be enlight-
ened as to the cause. Is it that
the readers of The Forum are not
interested in this work9 Is it that
the officers of these organizations
do not feel that their effort to add
to this column would bring good
results? Or is it simply that these
individuals do not feel like exert
ing themselves, even for their or
ganization? | would venture to
say that the latter is the cause.
Lodges seem not to be awake to
the many advantages to be accrued
from letting the public know a
little of what the fraternities are
working for, year in and year out.
They seem to have forgotten that
old Biblical saying, Let your
light so shine before men that they
shall see your good work" but
rather get into the habit of plac-
ing their light under a bushel.
Popularity is a condition that con-
not be confined, and if you would
have a popular lodge, let the peo
pie know of it, let them talk about
it and they will seek to enjoy these
benefits with you.
Even though quietness seems to
reign, the various lodges are go
ing about their work with equal
regularity" At the meeting of
Central Lodge No. 3, A. f. & A.
NJ, preparations were made to
confer the third degree in Mason
ry upon two candidates on the ev-
ening of the 28th, to be followed
by the usual banquet to members
and visiting brothers.
The Trustees of Central Lodge
have quite busy program out
lined for this year which should
add many improvements to the
Masonic Building, as well as its
finances. 1t is said that an audit
ing committee that will all work"
has been appointed, which will in
sure the greatest efficiency on the
part of financial officers. The in
vestigation committee has always
been on the job, so all things point
to highly progressive year. The
writer even feels that that Low
Twelve Club" will soon be organ
lied and prepared to degree that
there will be no excuse why men,
bers of Central lodge should not
shine" at all times.
Capital City Lodge, Knights of
Pythias, met as usual, Monday
evening and welcomed as its visit
ing guest, Bro. Roy Henderson,
Keeper of Records and Seal of
Forest City Lodge No. 4, Rock
ford, Ill. Bro. Henderson is at
present employed as a page in the
House of Representatives, during
the session, and is one of the most
popular Session additions to our
city. He just missed Meeting
the King" in Cairo last July.
The committee arranging for
the Pythian Banquet reported pro-
gress, with more to say next meet
ing and was instructed to go as
far as they liked, with the sky as
their limit. This in itself portends
something great.
DR.. j. |. Miles, our efficient
Secretary of Fred Douglas Lodge,
u. B. F., was unable to attend last
meeting, having a bad head. "
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1917-02-24

Mrs. Dule, of South Africa,
leeturing on: The needs of Af-
rica, sis stopping with Mrs. H. B.
McTier, 1925 E. Carpenter St.
Mrs. j, M. Rogers spent the
past week in Decatur, ILL.,, the
guest of relatives.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1917-02-24

FOR SALE. House hold fur
niture in beds, heater, chairs etc
at 512 So. Douglas. Phone, 2292.
Call or phone at any time.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1917-02-24

Sunday, with the Household of
Ruth and Daughters of the Taber-
nackle in charge.
Mr.. VIM. Rider, who lived with
us some few years ago, is about to
renew his affiliations with Capitol
City Lodge, knights of Pythias.
Miss Gladys Saunders is one of
the few young ladies of our city
who is becoming quite a worker in
the women's fraternities. Her in
terest should be emulated by 9TH
er of our young women.
1t isabout time that the Pythia's
were having some initiation work,
less the brethren get rusty. Now
is the best time to join, Plenty of
room for choice young men.
Mr.. John w. Hill of Chicago,
came to Springfield on l4th to re-
ceive $50 left by Mrs. Estella Lew
is, endowment from the Pride of
Springfield Tabernacle No. II.
Mrs. Eta Harvey, II. P.
Mrs. Eta Harvey, also paid to
Mrs. Geo. Bates $4,000 as endow-
ment claim left her by her aunt,
Mrs. Lucinda Johnson, who was a
member of Pride of Springfield
Tabernacle No. IL. This is very
commendable for the order of IL,
X. of D., and T, and the Board of
Management.
Mr.. Arthur Glen, one of the
most prominent members of Capt.
tai City Lodge No. IL, X. of P, re-
Gently demonstrated his ability as
student and player of Poker"
when his wife presented him, ON
the 23rd inst. with two baby girls.
Brother Glenn now is credited with
the following hand; One ace, one
queen, one Jack and a pair of Dueces
We congratulation him, even tho.
he is not providing future eligibles
for the Knights of Pythias.
Mrs. H. X. Wilon entertaid the
Don't Worry Club, Wednesday
Major Otis B. Duncan suffered
4 severe attack of heart trouble
W ednesday evening.
Misses Helen Mae Moore and
Mayme E. Csby were members of
The special High School chorus that
sang at the Arsenal Tuesday even
ing.
Mrs. S. Spencer, Jacksonville,
was the guest of her sister, Mrs. Ell
mer Rheinhart, in this city, this
week.
The Educational Section of the
Woma's Club, met with Mrs. R. A.
Byrd Monday. A fine essay on the
life of Booker T. w ashington was
read by Mrs. L. A. Barksdale, and
review of Douglass life was given
by Mrs. R. A. Byrd. The next ses-
sion of the club will be with Mrs.
Julia Duncan, March 18, and the
club will study the lives of j. Ros-
amod Johnson and Nathaniel Dett
composers of the Race. Miss Hell
en- C. White will interpret compost
tions of both these artists. Miss
Eulalai 0sby will review the life and
accomplishments of Mr.. Johnson.
Rev. W. H. Carter has resigned
the pastorate of New-Hope Baptist
Church.
Mrs. Pearson G. Ashursh, of Sci
ma, Alabama. arrived in the city
W ednesday to visit at the home of
her mother, Mrs. E. l.. White, 13-
IL f. Monroe St.
DR.. n. B. Ford. East Jackson
st, who has been quite i'll, is con-
valescent.
Miss Inez Craddoek was indis-
posed the past week.
Rev, S. G. Manuel, 903 So. Al
ST., was absent from his church
last Sunday, being sick from an
attack of Lagrippe.
FOR SALE. House hold fur
IL I L
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-07-27
IOWA STATE FAIR
is TRAINING CAMP

The Iowa state fair held each year
at Des Moines is this year to be used
in the service of the United States
government.
Herbert c. Hoover. government food
administrator has designated the Iowa
state fair food training camp, at
which all the people in It's territory
can study the problems of food eff.
ficiency which he intends to place
before them. Similar food trainini
camps will be conducted at PRACTICAL,
all the other large fairs Of the country.
1T is the intention OF the govern
ment to cooperate with the fairs in
every way possible in convincing every
one OF the absolute necessity Of pro-
ducing more food and wasting less Of
it" said Mr.. Hoover. THE large fairs
offer wonderful opportunity Of doing
this in an efficient manner, and am
certain that great results will come of
IT," .aa,
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Mr.. WILSON'S DEMURRER.

President Wilson's letter to Con-
gresham Lever, objecting to the pro-
posal for congressional committee to
oversee the conduct of the war, meets
with the sympathy of Americans in
general. regardless of party lines and
regardless of the indications that Off
cial Washington truly is involved IN a
remarkable muddle arising from confu-
sion of authority and employment Of
incompetent men in important posi-
tons.
Such confusion. in measure at
least. was to be expected. 1t would
have been remarkable indeed had
America been able to plunge into the
vortex Of history's greatest war and
conduct the thousands of details con-
nected with such step in the orderly
fashion that prevails in0rdinary times.
But there would be no excuse that
could justify an act increasing this
confusion. And that is all the for1na-
ton of a congressional committee on
the war could do Judging congress by
its action on important bills which
have to do with the conduct of the
war, both house and senate have all
the work and all the responsibility
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LEEE RrViLLE.

Miss Emma Lewis was hostess to
the Rebekah club Friday afternoon. Re
freshments were served and pleasant
afternoon was spent. The club will
meet with Mrs. D. Heston Frisay
August 5.
The Epworth league of the NJ. E.
church cleanes up $40 at their annual
county fair Friday. 1t was a fine eve
ming and there was large attendance,
Lube Robertson Of Colona, ILL.,, Wis
tied over Sunday with his parents, Mr.
and Mrs. Will Robertson.
Rev. Campbell returned home Sun
day morning from Indiana Mr., New
ell of Indiana accompanied him home
and will so with the boy scouts camp
ing this week on the river.
Miss Lelah Lindic returned home
last week from Cedar Falls, where she
has been teaching and attending school
for the last year
Mr.. and Mrs. Gilbert Swanson and
son. Eugene. left Saturday night fol-
a weeks visit with relatives in Abba
Miss Lila Wentworth returned TO heI
home in Komino. Kansas. after visit
ing several weeks at the VIII Robert
son home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Taylor Moon, and Mr.
and Mrs. Rollie Moore and son, were
shopping in Ottumwa Friday.
Mrs. Abe Maddix left Thursday 70,
Canada. called there by the serious i'll
ness of her brother.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-07-27
kIRkVIllE.

Mrs. George Pike and daughter.
leila, returned home Monday after
few days visit with relatives IN Chilli
rothe.
Mrs. Johnathon Parks spent Monday
at the home of her daughter, Mr.. and
Mrs. Ed. Belford.
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Cummins, Mr..
Grin Fuller. Clarence Reed. and Lyle
Barnard, were in Ottumwa Monday.
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. Ray Garrett,
Monday. July %, nine-pound boy.
Mrs. Dayton Hayes spent Tuesday
at the home of her father, Mr.. VIM
Graham.
Mrs. Clarence Reed spent Thursday
at the home of her parents, Mr. and
Mrs. Jim Alternately.
Miss Margaret Newell was shopping
in Ottumwa, Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs Jim Reed was shop
ing in Ottumwa. Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Spicer of California.
Miss Elsie Hayes. spent Thursday at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Jess Molker.
Mrs. John Lathrop was shopping in
Ottumwa. Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Roscoe Marshall Of Or
tumwa spent Sunday at the home Of
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Cum
Minis.
Mr. and Mrs. Jim Deshler and chill
dren, spent Sunday at the home OF
his mother, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Nc
Donough of Eddyville.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-07-27
KERENsKY's TASK.

II has been difficult for western OBJ
servers to grasp the import of the
Kaleidoscope changes which have
been occurring in such rapid success
sion in Russia. OF particular interest.
therefore, is cablegram from Louis
Edgar Browne, who Is at Petrograd for
the Chicago Daily News. in which he
declares the entire recent revolution
against the provisional government
was inspired and financed by Germany
in an effort to compel the government
to sue for separate peace in order to
bring about quiet and order within
Russia
The reign Of anarchy lasted three
days, Mr.. Browne says. and was
brought to an abrupt end by the strong
stand Of War Minister Kerensky. who
has become dictator since Mr..
Brownies cablegram was written.
Kerensky has adopted the vigorous
measures to suppress anarchy and pro-
German activities within Russia which
Prince Lvoff was afraid to employ.
When NLenine, the socialist exile, was
assisted in returning to Russia by Ger
many and when he was unmasked as
paid agent of the German govern
ment. Prince Lvoff refrained from ar
resting him or even restraining him
and his followers The result was that
they built up a greater following and
brought about the sporadic revolution,
which. however. had little real signif-
canoe according to Mr. Browne.
Kerensky has a gigantic task. He
has freed himself Of the major portion
of the incubus which was the enemy Of
Prince Lvoff's success. the coalition
cabinet. The designations of some
ministers and the new premier's casti-
CATION of some bureau heads has re-
duced the number of elements in the
governing body And although the
men who hold the reins now are listed
among the most pronounced radicals,
their energies are directed properly
for the present exigency by the dicta-
tor.
Russia needs a dictator and will
need rule Of iron and blood for gen
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-07-27
MISSOURI BOARD
FEARS ITS FRIENDS

Mexico City, Mo-, July 24.-Fear of
offending their friends and neighbors
by sending their boys to war seems
to be the real cause back of the res
ignation of three members of the Au-
drian county board of exemptions.
Added to this is the fact that the
county officials who quit think they
did enough work in getting out the
draft registration. At least that was
part of their explanation.
Sheriff ]. G.. Ford and County Clerk
Ross D. Cauthorn. who, with DR.. r. Y:
Gibbs, were the members Of the board
of exemptions. refused to reconsider
their designations when requested to
do so by Governor Gardner. Both re-
Piled by wire to telegram from Jeffer-
son City. declaring they could not
serve. DR.. Gibbs, the county physi-
clan, did not reply SO definitely, but
said he expected to stand squarely
with the other members of the board.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-07-27
DRAFTING THE WOMEN,

Women of America must not permit
their war time enthusiasm to lag. The
fact that some discomfort and some
sacrifice are the price of participation
in the women's portion of America g
war activities only indicates the nee
essity for making those sacrifices.
Wars do not wait on the wealth ar
man. Over In France, where Ameri-
cans already are fighting and where.
before many months elapse, more of
the youths of this country will be
facing German guns. the fighting goes
on in spite of heat or cold, in spite Of
vermin and pestilence. in spite of hun
ger and thirst, in spite Of wounds, in
spite of death itself.
The Red Cross has undertaken the
task of ministering to the American
soldiers in Europe-not for a week or
two, or for single campaign, but "for
the war" Until our khak-clad boys
come sailing back home the Red Cross
units must keep pace with wars dev-
astation. There must be an abundance
of surgical supplies in every hospital,
and more constantly on the way to
Europe to keep the stock complete.
To make these supplies ready is the
Their duty is as solemn and as pres
sing as is the duty Of the enlisted man
who swears to fight and, if must be,
to die for his country.
There is danger that many women
who undertook the Red Cross work
few weeks ago or a few months ago
will not see it through. Bridge parties,
summer vacations. hot weather lassi.
tude. society and a dozen other influ-
ences are working against the Red
Cross and against patriotism.
And so it Is time for CONSUMPTION of
women-not CONSUMPTION by the gov
eminent, but by the women themselves.
1t is time for these women to regard
work for the Red Cross as the first
duty of each week. 1t is their duty
to their country, to the men who are
defending 1t and to the women them
selves, to their own families and their
homes.
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oTTUMWA sEMIWEEKLY COURIER, FRIDAY, JULY a. 1917

which should be put upon them-prob-
ably considerably more.
Americans are applauding the step
in Russia which reposes responsibility
for the entire government in War
Minister Kerensky. Members of con-
g1ess are applauding it, and in the
same breath are demanding divisions
of executive power and authority in
America.
Washington is flooded with boards,
commissions, Queensland politicians,
trend toward simplicity would be
welcomed by the American public. but
step In the opposite direction is to
be avoided If that is possible.
President Wilson says insisteace on
the plan for a congressional war COM
mittee will impress him as congress
sionai lack of confidence in him. He
is justified in assuming that attitude.
Though we may criticise him for this
or that action or omission. President
Wilson is the one man in America on
whom we must depend as last resort
when lesser figures fail in crises.
We hold the president responsible,
as the future will hold him responsible.
for the conduct Of the war II he is
to assume that responsibility he must,
in fairness, be given authority COM
mensurate with 1t.
A congressional committee could
serve no good purpose and add not one
jot to the ability which is at the presi-
dents command He has the power TO
summon to his assistance any man or
any set Of men in America, in congress
or out He must be given the right to
decide when and whom to CALL