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THE FORUM The Woman's Circle. The Woman's Sewing Circle of the St. Paul church decided some time ago to hold once every month, an open meeting, as parlor social or church entertainment, for the purpose of allowing the public to inspect their work and to increase their treasury fund. The first of these entertainments was given Feb! 22d in the form of a "Martha Washington Tea Party." A more fitting occasion could not have been selected than the birthday of Geo. Washington, who, being, "First in war, first in peace and first in the hearts of his countrymen," is so closely allied to our martyred hero, Lincoln, who is and always will be, second to none in war, second to none in peace and first in the heart of the Negro man. The program, which was commendable, was as follows: Duet—Mrs. Carrie Lee-Hamilton of Ohio and Miss Blossom Lee. This rendition took the audience back to the time when Mrs. Hamilton was one of Springfield's own. The duet was very excellently rendered. A paper by Mrs. David Minnard portrayed the life and character of Washington. Judge Murray gave an address on "Why we should have an historical society." We need not comment on the address, the name of Judge Murray is sufficient of itself, and we know that good advice, sound judgment and the best examples were held up before his appreciative audience. The duet by Mr. and Mrs. Pettitt, was as delightful as it was short. Miss Retta Davis never fails to inspire her audience with the exquisitness of her voice. A social time of an hour's duration was then enjoyed by those present in the lecture room. We wish to thank the public for their presence and for the neat sum which was realized by their liberality. Too much praise cannot be given to Mr. and Mrs Washington. Looking upon them we could easily imagine ourselves in the presence of those who lived in 1779. We must congratulate Mrs. C. H. Morgan on her work as president. Being new to her office she is certainly carrying on a decidedly commendable work. The Forum and the Freeman on sale at The Keystone, 121 So Fourth Street. "Be ye doers and not sayers only." THE WOODS IN MARCH. The woods are still sleeping, But grass is a-peeping Out from under the snow; The swallows are coming, The bees are a-humming, The sap has begun to flow. The buds that were hidden In brown coats are bidden To break and let the world know; The Ice King is quaking And springtime is breaking For sap has begun to flow.—A. H Primary Education. The hills lye panting in But frozen lie beneath Now southern breezes Now clouds of snow The mellow morning g And wakes the brook The east winds, white And scatter myriad And yet, old March, g And strive to cheat Already April waits to And bring the fern an And so. faint heart, r That it was ever thu That storms must come And brighter blossom tears. — Phila NOTICE. MARCH. In hills lye panting in the noonday sun, but frozen lie beneath the midnight blast. In southern breezes gently toss the boughs, In clouds of snow and sleet go flying past. In mellow morning gilds the dormant meadow and wakes the brooks to melody again, In east winds, white and swift, shut off [their song, and scatter myriad jewels in her train and yet, old March, go bluster as you will, and strive to cheat us with your chang- [ing moods. Ready April waits to take your place and bring the fern and cowslip to the woods. And so, faint heart, remember in the storms that it was ever thus, through all the years, that storms must come before we joy in calms and brighter blossoms grow from April's tears.—Phila Butler Bowman. The hills lye panting in the noonday sun, But frozen lie beneath the midnight blast. Now southern breezes gently toss the boughs, Now clouds of snow and sleet goflying past. The mellow morning gilds the dormant mead And wakes the brooks to melody again, The east winds, white and swift, shut off [their song, And scatter myriad jewels in her train And yet, old March, go bluster as you will, And strive to cheat us with your chang- [ing moods. Already April waits to take your place And bring the fern and cowslip to the woods. And so. faint heart, remember in the storms That it was ever thus, through all the years, That storms must come before we joy in calms And brighter blossoms grow from April's tears.—Phila Butler Bowman. Primary Education All members of Pride of Springfield Tabernacle No. 12 are requested to be present Tuesday evening, March 6th at 8 o'clock as business of great importance is to be transated. By order of Susan C. Davis, H. P., Martha Pettitt, W. R. CHARITABLE ACT OF WO. MAN'S CLUB. Mrs. Eva Monroe, Mrs. Roie Hunter, and Mrs. Gov. Yates are to be praised for their charitable deed. By their efforts, Mrs. Laura Hunter whose feet were amputated a few weeeks ago, flinds rescue and a home in Chicago. The campaign is now very furious. The county is being aroused. Candidates for mayor 1 year hence are looming up already for then warm fight. Try one of Ben. Jackson's cigars. --- NOTICE. l sleeping, bing e snow; coming, mming, to flow. Situa Yates in the noonday sun, with the midnight blast, ugently toss the boughs, and sleet goflying past. Wilds the dormant mead kicks to melody again, and swift, shut off [their song, pewels in her train to bluster as you will, as with your chang- [ing moods. I take your place and cowslip to the woods. Remember in the storms through all the years, before we joy in calms isms grow from April's Butler Bowman. Primary Education. Back to My "Amo." Back to the woods 'mong the [hills and vale, Back to the place where this [youth once trailed, Back to that home from this [noise and frail Back to the place of birth, oh [let me sail. Back to the cottage where on [yon hill-top set, Back to the place where she [and I met. Back, back to that land of lore, Back take me to the blossoms gala Take me back home I implore. Back to the river side, Let this raptur'd soul hide, Back to those dimpled cheeks And those sparkling eyes Let this soul ever abide— Is my prayer. —E. L. R. Give me a square deal or give death. Let us all have peace and good will, let us go the polls today. MARCH. 1906. Politics and Politicians. --- Situation in the City, County and State. Yates Still Hurling Stones at the So-Called "Federal Crowd" Special Election March 6th, Injunction Pending. Otis B. Duncan and Mark Anthony are both claiming the long end of the rope in the First Ward. The fight for Sheriff, Treasurer and other county offices is not much, as yet, exciting—Heimberger and Waite are the only Republicans out for Treasurer. Roy Reece will make a good man for this place. The Senatorial tight is getting warmer, and Yates is being answered by Northcott's circular letter. Situation in the Fourth ward is lively, as Allyn will be fought by the rank and file republicans. L. E. Lawson will be the republican man against McCreery in the Fifth ward. Walter Van Duyn will be re-elected, no doubt. No candidates have loomed up for representative, save the talk of the mayor of Carlinville for minority representative. Cullom people will soon shoot the big guns off, whose echo will reverate far and near. Yates people claim that Cullom can't win without a "stronger pull." James Y. Kelly is making a strong pull for Police Magistrate. Hart files injunction to prevent Special election. All Conventions Meet Here. The Democratic and Republican State Conventions meet here early in May. --- The Senatorial Committee met here this week, and decided that Morgan County should have the State Senator and Sangamon County the two Representatives. Mr. Technor of Jacksonville will probably be a candidate. The Congressional Committee met at the Leland this week, and decided to hold the 21st Congressional Convention May 16, at the Leland Hotel. Riot In Ohio. Trouble was averted at Ohio Columbus by state troops—a colored man shot a train brakeman and 1000 "good citizens" were indignant. Coleman, the colored man who killed a little girl at Shreveport' La., was hanged this week by law. THE FORUM. olay lsciceeagels A weekly magazine paper devoted 0 the Interests of the whole peuple. Entered as second-class matter, Feb- ruary 24, 1904, at the postoffice at Springfield, Lll., under the Act of Congress of March 3, 1879. ROGERS & BARBOUR = - =~ = Proprietors in ha ee ee One Month .........ssseeeeeeeeees BC Pe COONS 565 i500 coas cesnaeovages GC OFFICE: 305 1-2 S. Sixth St. Phone Maiv 998 THE FORUM'S STAFF. EB. L. Rogers, Editor and Manager. Will H. arbour, Associate Editor and Secretary. Bc tw Kee eee: Thompson Bros., + Hranch omce. a ca a ee Damann The Printer «steams 305; So. Gth 81. EDITORIAL ———————— Saturday, March 3, 1906. Give Otis Duncan a fair show and he will sbow you a colored man in the City Council with ability. Dun- can deserves the support of every Republican voter in the ward, Deliver The Goods. We are worn out listening to poli- ticians laud “my colored friends,” from their bare lips. It’s all right so far as it goes, but it only goes, in many cases, the disuance of the lips. What we want is praise and pay for actual work done; land the meritor- ious, denounce the worthless, with- out fear. We want praise from the papers, in season and out, when it is deserved—in other words we want the “goods” delivered to our door, especially when they have been paid for in advance. County judge, Geo. W. Murray, in an address at St. Paul A. M KE church Feb. 22d at the celebration ot Washington's birthday and the combined assembling of the Ladies Sewing Circle and the Col. Historical Society, declared that the Declara- tion of Independence, at the time of its drawing, was a farce and the people knew it, because, he averred, it said we hold that all men are created equal and endowed with cer- tain inalienable rights, ete., while tnere exisited the worst institution of slavery the world ever saw, in certain parts of the colonies. But, he continued. that curse has been forever wiped from the maps and the Declaration is now valid The Intermarrying of Races. The greatest howl about race ad- mixture seems to be relative to that of the Negro aud the American Caucasian. In many states laws are enacted to prevent it. This seems to be a queer thing, after all, ina democratic government. And too, more queer, because the white race claims that the colored race is so inferior and so immoral. It seems that, if the white women are superior, and the colored men are so ignorant and inferior, this fact alone would keep them from the colored man without a ‘‘wall fence.’ Furthermore, a colored man can’t easily Marry a white woman without her consent. The races are badly mixed up as will be seen, and th THE FORUM mixture | will continue, so what's the use of worrying. We are not for or againste.‘mixing;’ let each one do to suit themselves, even if it willobe hard to “maintain our race idenity” in years to come We know one « thing, to marry a white giri, you must get her consent. s Prince Mohammed. Let no one think that we have any hard feelings agains» our friend: Prince Mohammed, personally, or otherwise—he brought forth some convincing and vital points at our Culture Club and his continued pres- fence and services are, we believe, desired. What we said Jast week is subject to refutation, No advan- tage of anyone will be taked by us, but we shall at all times defend our- se.ves to the best of our ability. The prince in coming up to our office and discussing certain matters, won from us, profound respect, and the exercise of good judgment, find- ing us none the less reciprocal. The Prince is a young theological student at Concordia college in this city, and be has a rare literary edus cation, having lectured before the leading white societies of this city and the country—he is a native of Africa. We are not jufailible nor are we invulnerable—hence our retaliation at times, What the Leading Colored People Think of the State Journal. Quite an outery is now heard against ‘Ihe Journal, the morniog Republican daily of this city, among the colored peopie of the better ele- ment, and the paper is being stop- ped on the grounds that the said Journal magnities or amplities all the degrading things about colored peo- ple and tinds but few of the good things done by them. They claim that the Journal does not seek to get the important happenings of note, but duds plenty space for police court and jail bird news also lynch- ings and riots that occur. For this reason our esteemed contemporary is looked upon as being inimical instead of amicable to the race. The News is endorsed as being fair and the Register as being ‘fairer. 'While we don’t chronicle this as a “knocker,” for the Journal will live and pros- per even though all the colored people stop it, no doubt, but we note this to show that all colored people are not fouls nor ignoramuses. We take it for granted that silence gives consent, and was surprised that the dailies did not denounce the "Clans- man.” “The negro question in a new phase,” is reciprocity and uncon- ditional justice. Zeno Rives will be a candidate to succeed himself from this the 2ist Congressional district, Ex-Congress- man Caldwell will be his democratic opponent. In the 20th district, Alsie Williams is being mentioned by the democrats and if he is nominated it will be an easy matter to elect a | Republican from that district as Mr | Williams has a savory record in Pitts | fela, his home town. 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Don't throw your Old Hats away if you want them to look as good aa new. CLOTHING CLEANED. PRESSED AND DYED. General Repiring First-Class Style. Work Guaranteed. L. Singer & Co. 513 E. Jefferson, (between 5th and 6th Streets. ```markdown ``` --- Write The Forum 3054 S. 6th Street. THE FORUM OVER $300,000 INSURANCE IN FORCE (INCORPORATED.) TERNAL BEN FICIARY ORDER actual cost. Life, Accident and Old Age D EASY PAYMENTS. For further particulars address, C. RSITY, iss. ent Water, Heat. paratory and industrial Work. Machinery arged. New opens October SELL WASHING ROAD MONMOUTH ILLINO Another Enterprise. Mr. Benjamin Jackson has opened a Cigar Store and Pool Room on first-class order at 121 South Fourth St. and the venture is commendable. Mr Jackson is a young man, and with a first-class place, can do business. It will be stocked with a supply of the best cigars in the font and a pool room in rear for respectable people. We say this because there is a class of people who are loafers, profaners, and loud-mouth hoodlums, who destroy ev rything in which they come in contact. Run your place up-to-date Ben, and do not allow loafing and noise, and success is inevitable—otherwise it will be vice versa. Every PETER NISIUS. Locksmith & Grinder RAZOR CONCAVING. SCISSORS and GENERAL RE- PAIRING. Lawn Mowers Sharpened and Saws Filled Keys of All Kinds. Unbrellas Repaired and Covered. General Repairing. 404 E. Adams St. Springfield, Ill., Wilson's New Place Restaurant Staple and Fancy Groceries and Ice Cream Regular Meals and Short Orders Homemade Pies—Candies Fine Cigars Morris Wilson, Proprietor. or. 11t and Madison. ```markdown ``` MAPLE CITY IT HAS NO SELF TRADE MARK REGISTERED WHITE BAR EQUAL IN THE WORLD WASHING SOAP MONMOUTH ILLINOIS Why is it that so many women write us that they can't get the same result from other soap. Try it and you will know. ...CAPITOL LAUNDRY... GEO. BOLLMAN the hustler for business. Quality! Quality!! Quality!!! our watch-word. 723 East Washington Street Both Phones 207. A Literary Society(not denominational) Every Sunday 4 p.m. At Masnic Hall Programme: Sunday March, 3, 1906. 1 Opening.....the choir ..... Scripture Reading 3 Prayer.....chaplain.....Singing choir Prelude organ.....“Sacred belief, Jerusalem” Song “Lead kindly light.”.....The choir Biography of Paul Laurence Dunbar .....L. H. Green “Shall we meet beyond the river”.....The choir. An original ode, written by the president of Culture Club, delivered by Mrs. Carrie Lee Hamilton. Quartette, sacred selection,Mrs. C. Lee Hamilton, Miss B. Lee et al. “When the co'n pon's hot”.....Mrs. C. Leota Smith. Solo, “Flee as a bird”.....Mrs. D. O Yates. 12 Journal Report.....D O. Yates 13 Critic's Report,.....Mrs. J. C. McClain "The New Negro" who he is, what he is, what he will stand for; what he will not stand for, in next week's Forum. L. J. KEMP, Supreme Secretary, Hoopesten, Illinois. LEGION ORDER OF AMERICA. Age Disability Benefits to both men and w ess, C. WICKLIFFE SMITH, Supreme Organ 201 East Main Street, Danville MAPLE C IT HAS NO SELF TRADE MARK REGISTERED WHITE BAR EQUAL IN THE WASH SOAP that so many women write us that they from other soap. Try it and you will CAPITOL LAUNDRY GEO. BOLLMAN the hustler for business. Quality!! our watch-word. East Washington St Both Phones 207. The Culture Club literary Society(not de national) Every Sunday 4 p At Masnic Hall Programme: Sunday March, 3, 1906. GION RICA. fits to both men and women. SMITH, Supreme Organizer, West Main Street, Danville, Illinois. NAPLE CITY WHITE BAR EQUAL IN THE WORLD WASHING SOAP on write us that: they can't get Try it and you will know. LAUNDRY. OLLMAN for business. quality!! Quality atch-word. Washington Street phones 207. ture Club. siety(not denom ional) nday 4 p.m. atnic Hall ramme: arch, 3, 1906. In Memoriam---- Dunbar. the choir Script chaplain man "Sacred belief kindly light." of Paul Laurence Dunbar seet beyond the river" ode, written by the president of Culture Club Lee Hamilton. sacred selection, Mrs. C. Lee Hamilton, Miss Scripture Readers Singing choir "Sacred belief, Jerusalem The choir unbar L. H. Gre " The choir resident of Culture Club, delivered C. Lee Hamilton, Miss B. Lee et THE FORUM See the Seminole girls, MARCH 21. Continuous vaudeville. Retta and Mayme will be undeniably amusing in their song skit continuous vaudeville. J. T. Landrith, 2012 E. Stuart Street. Dealer In: Groceries and Meats New 'Phone, 1096. GIVE HIM A CALL. Smoke The Foul Tip Cigar, 5 cents. HOMEMADE. 807 $ _{1/2} $ East Washington Street. For Ladies and Gentlemen. NELSON BROTHERS 1930 Eeast South Grand Ave. For Groceries. Meats and Bakery goods. Everything neat and clean. The Largest and most Complete up-to-date store in the South East part of the City. Their Cash store at cor. 17th and Brown, is as cheap as any store in the City, a God send to poor. Try them and be convinced. ENOCH COOPER, Proprietor. 'Phones New, 707----1849. OTIS B. DUNCAN, REPUBLICAN CANDIDATE FOR Alderman of the First Ward ```markdown ``` Saturday, March 3, '06, the Republican voters of the First Ward will be called upon to select by ballot their candidate to make the race upon the Republican ticket for Alderman of that Ward. Every Republican should feel it his personal duty to poll as large a vote as is possible, thereby indicating the desire for Republican success at the election in April. Having been solicited and endorsed by a large number of voters in the First Ward, Otis Duncan has an nounced himself as a candidate for Alderman subject to the Republican primaries March 3d. Mr. Duncan has lived in the First Ward more than 30 years, has been a loyal Republican all his life and promises that if elected to the City Council, to:— FAITHFULLY discharge the duties of his Office. To protect the interests of the property owners and use every effort to obtain for the Ward all appropriations that it is entitled to, and to secure an increase of the same if it is possible. To fairly and honestly represent all classes and elements of the ENTIRE Ward; and to represent the Ward in such a manner that it will hereafter remain, politically, in the Republican column where it rightfully belongs. Residents of the First Ward know that the Ward is in a deplorable condition. Defective sidewalks and bad crossings—in many places, none at all. The grading of streets, for which appropriations are made by the Council, is seldom seen in the First Ward, and numerous other things that need the attention of an Alderman who will look after them. Mr. Duncan promises to do these things, and asks you for your vote. THE ILLINOIS TRADESMAN, the official organ of the Springfield Federation of Labor has this to say of his candidacy: Otis B. Duncan, who announces his candidacy for Alderman of the First Ward elsewhere in these columns, was born Nov. 18, 1873, in the place where he now lives. The early years of his life were spent in the schools of our city, where he was accorded high honors as a student. Early in life he engaged in politics, and upon reaching his majority he was appointed to a position in the office of the superintendent of public instruction, which position he holds today. Once before he was the nominee of the Republican party for Alderman in the First ward, but was defeated after one of the hottest political battles in the history of our city. Mr. Duncan, having never been in a position to join a labor union by reason of the fact that he has never worked at any of the crafts, is nevertheless a staunch friend of organized labor. He is thoroughly conversant with the conditions of the ward, has property interests there, and is competent to give the residents of that ward one of its best administrations. Will you go to the primaries, March 3rd, 1906, and vote for him? CHICAGO & ALTON RY. TIME TABLE FOR THE NORTH. RAILWAY TIME TABLES. WABASH Depot Tenth, between Washington and Jefferson streets. Going East. Arrive. Depart. *Buffalo Fast Mall..... 2:15 am 2:16 am *Chicago Express Starts 7:30 am *Continental Limited ..... 9:45 am 9:50 am *Lafayette Accom Starts 1:40 pm *Decatur Accom 4:30 pm 5:15 pm *New York Express.....10:00 pm 10:05 pm Going West. Arrive. Depart. *Kansas City Express..... 5:50 am 5:55 am *Clayton Accom 8:41 am 8:44 am *Springfield Accom 11:35 am Stops *Kansas City-Denver Lim.12:30 pm 12:35 pm *Continental Limited ..... 5:45 pm 5:50 pm *Chicago-Springfield Exp. 9:10 pm Stops *Daily. aDaily except Sunday. Taking effect Sunday, December 4. Northbound. Arrive. Depart. *Diamond Special ..... 12:35 am 12:40 am Midnight Limited ..... 2:42 am 2:45 am Chicago Express ..... 7:05 am Northern Ill. Express ..... 11:25 am 11:30 am *Daylight Special ..... 2:40 pm 2:48 pm *St. Louis & Sp'fld Accom. 8:45 pm Stops Southbound. Arrive. Depart. *Diamond Special ..... 3:50 am 3:55 am *Midnight Limited ..... 4:45 am 4:50 am *St. Louis & Sp'fld Accom. Starts 7:00 am *Daylight Special ..... 5:05 pm 5:10 pm *St. Louis Express ..... 5:36 pm 5:35 pm *Chicago Mall ..... 10:25 am Stops *Daily. aDaily except Sunday. B. & O. S. W. RAILWAY Eastbound Trains. Arrive. Depart. *Royal Blue Limited..... 7:30 am 7:30 am *Wash. & New York Lim. Starts 8:00 pm *Beardstown & Pana Ac..... 3:25 pm 3:25 pm bSunday Passenger ..... 8:00 pm 8:00 pm Westbound Trains. *Royal Blue Limited..... 7:25 pm 7:25 pm *Wash. & New York Lim. 8:30 am Stops *Pana & Beardstown Ac. 10:30 am 10:30 am sunday only ..... 8:50 am 8:50 am *Daily. aDaily, except Sunday. bSunday. C., P. & ST. L. RAILWAY. To and from Peoria. Arrive. Depart. Daily Express . 3:10 pm 12:10 pm Daily Mail . 11:00 am 3:40 pm Daily Mail . 6:55 pm 7:35 am To and from St. Louis. Arrive. Depart. Daily Express . 12:10 pm 3:10 pm Daily ex. Sunday, Accom. 9:20 pm 6:30 am GREAT CENTRAL. Trains arrive and depart from Chicago & Alton depot as follows: Westbound. Arrive. aNo. 32. Indianapolis Mail & Exp. 2:00 pm *No. 34. Cincinnati Exp. sleeper. 6:30 am aNo. 42. Sidell & Decatur. Accom. 10:50 am Eastbound. Depart. aNo. 33. Indianapolis Mail & Exp. 9:45 am *No. 35. Cincinnati Exp. sleeper. 9:30 am aNo. 42. Decatur & Sidell Accom. 3:30 pm Nos. 34 and 35 carry sleeping car between Springfield, Indianapolis and Cincinnati. *Daily. aDaily except Sunday. Prices For Political Announcements State and National Offices.....$ 10.00 County Offices..... 5.00 Mayor of Springfield..... 5.00 Regular write-ups, 10c per line. Ten line notice one time, with an- nouncement, free. THE FORUM Political Announcements. We are authorized to announce the candidacy of Wm. Childers for sheriff of Sangamon county subject to the decision of the Republican primaries, April 28. FOR COUNTY TREASURER. John J. Hiemberger announces himself a candidate for the office of county treasurer, subject to the decision of the republican primaries. W. E. Waite announces his candidacy for treasurer, subject to the decision of the Replican primaries, Apr. 28. by the wish of my many friedts of the city, I hereby and with their request, announce myself a candidate for Assistant supervisor of Capital Township, subject to the actions of the Republican primaries. E. L. ROGERS, I26 N. 14 I hereby announce myself a candidate for aldermen of the Seventh ward, subject to the decision of the republican primaries.—L. E. Lawson. Jas. Y. Kelly announces himself as the Republican nominee for the office of Police Magistrate to be voed on at the special election to be held March 6, 06. ADVERTISING RATES--BUSIESS 7c per inch on monthly contracts. One insertion only, 10 cts. per line. Preferred position, 25 per cent. additional. Reading notes, 7 cts. for 1st insertion and 5 cts. per line for each additional line. TIME CARD ILLINOIS TRAGTION SYSTEM EAST BOUND. A. M. P. M. †5:00 1:00 6:00 *2:00 7:00 3:00 *8:00 *4:00 *10:00 *6:00 *10:00 6:00 11:00 7:00 *12:00 9:00 .... 11:00 SOUTH BOUND. A. M. P. M. †5:00 1:00 6:00 2:00 7:00 3:00 8:00 4:00 9:00 5:00 6:00 11:00 7:00 12:00 9:00 11:00 ROUND TRIP TICKETS sold on the cars by conductors to all points, at 1½ per mile. $10 FARE BOOKS, sold at ticket offices for $7.50, good for individuals, limit one year, good for families, limit six months. COMMUTATION BOOKS of 52 rides sold at ticket offices at 1e per mile. ROUTE YOUR SHIPMENTS via the Interurban Express. Express service at freight rates. NO DUST DIRT SMOKE CINDERS Village Road House. FINE BUFFET and RESTAURANT in CONNECTION. POOL and BILLIARDS. Dance Every Wednesday day and Saturday. 205 East Kansas Street. S. J, MORTON, PROP. 1. MONTANA, UTAH, COLORADO, IDAHO, WASHINGTON, OREGON, BRITISH COLUMBIA, ARIZONA, NEVADA, NEW MEXICO, TEXAS, MEXICO AND LESS THAN HALF February 15 to April 7, and For complete particular D. C. CAMPBELL, Tick Chicago & A YOU ALL Geo. Bentley and You know the corner, Eight Everybody should know we g cash purchases. A and prices Ask For Pr JOHN L. J. FURNITURE, Furniture, Ca Ranges, And all kinds of house We credit everybo when sick or out of nights until 8:30. 626 Springfield, LESS THAN HALF OF REGULAR RATES February 15 to April 7, and Sept. 15 to Oct. 31, 1906 For complete particulars call upon or address D. G. CAMPBELL, Ticket Agent, Chicago & Alton Railway, SPRINGFIELD, ILL. YOU ALL KNOW Geo. Bentley and Scn, Grocers. You know the corner, Eighteenth and Brown Streets. Everybody should know we give a 5 percent, rebate on all cash purchases. A fair comparison of quality and prices is all we ask Ask For Premium List And all kinds of house furnishing goods. We credit everybody. Will wait on you when sick or out of employment. Open nights until 8:30. FRANK DEAN OILS, FLOUR, FEED. POULTRY AND PRODUCE. Both Phones: New 980, Old 1385. 114 North Eighth St. SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS. First-Class Accommodations 11th and Washington Sts., CALIFORNIA LESS THAN HALF OF REGULAR RATES 15 to April 7, and Sept. 15 to Oct. For complete particulars call upon or address AMPBELL, Ticket Agent, Chicago & Alton Railway, SPRING J ALL KNOW Bentley and Scn, Gr now the corner, Eighteenth and Brown S ply should know we give a 5 percent, reba purchases. A fair comparison of q and prices is all we ask Ask For Premium List N L. JONES FURNITURE Furniture, Carpets, Stov Ranges, Trunks, kinds of house furnishing redeit everybody. Will waite back or out of employment. until 8:30. 626 E. Adams field, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALER IN ALL KINDS OF --- OF REGULAR RATES Sept. 15 to Oct. 31, 1906 s call upon or address Agent, Boston Railway, SPRINGFIELD, ILL. KNOW and Scn, Grocers. eighteenth and Brown Streets. have a 5 percent. rebate on all air comparison of quality all we ask premium List ONES FITURE CO. arpets, Stoves. Trunks, furnishing goods. dry. Will wait on your employment. Open E. Adams Street Illinois. Try Our 'M.thers Bread' CITY STEAM BAKERY. ::: C. HARTMANN, Proprietor. e e -For Police Magistrate. EVERYBODY VOTE FOR : JAMES Y. KELLY, Republican Nominee for the Place. This is an important office, befo e whom most any of you are likely to ve brought. | (BRINKERHOFF’S PLACE.) If you desire a genial, courteons, competent man---such as we find Mr. Kelly, goto thepolls early and vote. Its more im- portent to us than he, that he be elected. Tur Forum endorses him as being possessed with. all the prerequisites, and will assure you that he will make a eplendid Judge; and that justice will be meted out to all, without regard to race, color or condition Special Election set for March 6th, 1906. Don’t pay any attention to compromises, every Colored Re- publican will please act wisely. A hint to the wise is sufficient. RILEY RAPE’S SALOON. TERRE HAUTE BEER ON TAP. 2012 EAST STUART STREET. Fine wines, liquors and cigars. Lunch Saturday nigh s, Give Him A Call. FRANK NEEF HAS OPENEDA New Meat Market AT llth & MADISON STS. Give Him A Call Subscribe.for the Forum. A. M. WILLIAMS, Real Estate,Loans and Insurance. Office and Residence: 2nd Floor Williams’ Bidg. Old Phone 1721-4 Rings. THE FORUM Entertains. Mrs. Williams Dulf and daughter, Mrs. Searles, centertained Mr. and Mrs G. G. Bates at dinner in bonor of their 20th wedding anniversary, sunday, Feb. 25, 1906. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. G. G. Kates, Mesdames Josie Green, Lucinda Johnson, Clare Taylor, Hattie Ross, Alice Morris, Misses Gertrude Teylor, KEihel Farm- er, Hazel Bates! Messrs, Wyatt Joho son, Lewis Baker, Chas. Hicklin Tel ly Pryor, Will ‘Yowles, Frank and Geo, Bates, Mrs. Lena Scott of East Carpenver st. is very sick, not able to be out of bed. The election takes place today. go to the polls and vote for the best men. The streets are in an awful condi- tion. March came in partly as a lamb ‘and pertly asa lion. <Aecording to the law of the gods, she is “gwine’’ out that way. The Capital City Pantatorium has as its manager, a sturdy, in. dustrious, energetic and chivil- rous young man; a manin whom we have {profound respect, and he will be profiitable addition to the business, 3 The same encomium may be justly paid the collector. | dfetiehiceinkhaconictass | Try one of Ben. Jackson's jcigars, The Culture Club. The Culture Club met last Sunday for the tirst time at Masonic Hall. A large crowd was out. We were a little too late, too many people have to leave during the rendition of the program; nevertheless the chair says you must come av 4 o’clock or miss part of program hereafter. The Program rendered was good— the paper by Dr. Magee, of course. was very excellent, showing to us that he gave it preparation. His elaboration on Psychology or Mental Science was a rich heritage. We may say that the solos by Misses Yates and Brewington were very good also. The Choir rendered excellent selec tions for the intermissions. The Dramatic Solo of Mr. Marior Jones held the audience spell-bouud. Everything passed off serenely. The Program for to-morrow is a memoriam for Paul Laurence Dun- bar, promising to be good. The Colored American Maga- zine for March is a master- piece—cne of the finest since its inception into the field, There will be some copies here for sale about March15. All parties desiring a copy had better leave their order at this office or 806 E, Washington. The Forum and the Freeman, on sale at The Keystone, 121 So. Fourth Street, P. E. COLEMAN Dealer In Home Killed Fresh, Salt and Cured Meats. Vegetables in season. 1480 Adams St. Springfield, Illinois. Both Phones 850 Ty pe-Write your speeches & | Essays. - If you desire your Essays, orations or business letters type-written, call to see The FORUM. Will guaran- tee satisfaction. Price: 10cts. per. foolscap page. Office, 3054 So. 6th Phone, old, 998 New, Res. 1092 Lawrence Brando. | Proprietor | Northwest cor. 11th and Mason sts. A choice line of WINES, LIQUORS and CIGARS. Ice Cold Reisch Beer on Tap.. Draw the Quality Line. Colored pe ple must draw the quali- ty line in Society classes—the prosti- tutes of both male and female must be relegated to the rear. The Church makes a gross error in taking every class to perform at the Sacred altar in their festival. Negroes give dramas and other entertainments and allow the worst of theif race to come and participate—yet they talk of “Social Equality.” We do not like to ostracise good looking girls, when they are known better by the worse ‘pimps’ in the dives, they ostracise themselves. Some who are posing high in society must exit. —A Reader. Good Deportment a Shining Light, Not Easily Extinaulshed. ‘The young Colored boys and girls and old ones too, must learn to have good and better maunaers. The ex ample cannot be better set than in the Colored restaurants as in white ones, where you must have good de- portment, or the band-writing will be seen on the wall—for this unruly class, we do not blame our white friends for not wanting their trade. They must be made to act decent, if they do not do so voluntarily. Tucker and Thompson have a nice Restaurant and Soda Fountain just opened at 728 KE. Washington street, and it can be made a success witli the proper care taken that loafing, profanity, boisterousness, joking etc., are not allowed—also eflicient and prompt services rendered—cleanliness and tidiness being understood as pre- requisites. Compel them, Mr. Proprietors, to act in your place like they would at Loper’s or the Leland Cafe, or let them exit. Colored Preachers and “New Churches.” One of the most despicable and harmful things to our race is the wrong kind of public meu, particular- ly, for our race, the wiong kind of preachers—namely—men who are not fit to be door keepers in Satan's sane- torium, occupying pulpits, robbing the people of their time, money and their lite. Mainty, we desire to de- nounce in strong janguage, the man who, after preaching at a chureh, doing well for Many years, has some difficulty, and has to leave, (not hav- ing manhood enough to resign) pulls a lot of members with him and goes about to organize another church in the same city or town. We are glad that the Indianapolis Freeman is denouncing such fellows. Like the Freeman says, the upright minister has our highest regards, but for the good of the good preacher and the race, we stall not spare the rod for the rascals, the ignoramuses, such as this Rev. Chase, who is here in jail. This is appiied to the guilty, with the h pe that there will be a diminuition instead of an increase, No Strike Probable. No strike by the United Mine Workers Of America is now very probabie—to Lhe credit of this organi- zation, they closed the convention in good spirits and with the slogan, “there will be no strike,’ God be praised, Otis Duncan should have an ex- traordinary majurity over his Oppo- nent and thus demonstrate the fact we appreciate his past loyalty to th party. THE FORUM The tleecy snow Through my window did show, While the effulgent rays Of by-gone day, Of my dear little girl and IT Come pacing through the empty air, And filied this pent-up soul With the riches of a millionaire; So, why need I fret and ponder, While she radiates so brilliantly yonder. —Amicus Metropolitan Club Enter- tains for the Ladies. On last Tuesday afternoon and night the Metropolitan Club held lone of the grandest receptions for | their respective lady friends at their | magnificent Club rooms on South one Street, that bas ever been held in the Capitol City. Their ‘doors were thrown open to the ladies from 2 to 65 p. m, and from 8 to il D. m. ‘Che spacious apartments were beautifully decorated for the occasion, and palms and flowers were eyery- where prevalent. Sweet and entranc- ing music was dispersed throughout the entire reception, while sunny smiles and kindly words were being exchanged by all fortunate enough to be present. In the receiving party were Mr. and Mrs. Brown, Mr. and Mrs. Abner Naylor, Mr. Leopold Green, Mrs. Ann Vautreece and Miss Reita Dav s. Mrs. Abner Naylor, President of the social Sunlight Club, in behalf of the Club, presented two beau: iful pictures, One for the dining room and one for the living room, in very pleasing and appropriate terms. in the absence of the President. Mr. Arthur Naylor; the response aud ac- ceptance was given by the first Vice- President, Captain Emmett Perkins, who in very fitting terms thanked the ladies for theirgifts, and, in fact, demonstiated his abilities as a speak- er in no uncertain tones. He also demonstrated the fact that the Club was just what it was represented to be, first-class, clean and up-to-date in every sense of the word, and also vouched for the gentility of each and every member. Captain Perkins was al his best, as was demonstrated by the band clappings of the ladies at the finae of his speech. Delicious refreshments were served in the din- ing room, after which the guest de- parted, hoping that as the Club grows older, that age will not wither nor the frosts of time chill the large warm hearts of each and every mem- ber of the Metropolitan Club, MORTUARY. Mr. Robert Wright died last Sun- day at St. Jolin’s Hospital, after a brief illness. He was well known in the city by nearly all, He was for many years a member of Capital City Lodge No. 12, K. of P., but to the surprise and regret of all, had fallen out of the lodge about one month prior to his death. He was buried Tuesday. David B. Henderson of Iowa is dead. Congressman, lawyer, states- man, speaker of the house—another bright candle burnt out—the nation is a loser, but his life and work are | a rich heritage to this generation. Good things which men do are now living after them. We cannot publish anonymous _ let- terssent tous, that is against the rule. Always sign your name and as certain the charges, if any. Ed, Toe BIG MUSICAL COMEDY ce 99 A BOOK AGENT Wednesday, March 7th, 1906. 80 # PEOPLE & 30 Introducing Big Minstrel First Part. The most refined sinoniatumient ever given in the city. Swell people, Swell Costumes and Swell Singers. Don’t forget the date. Nothing deing till then. Reserved ier Sale March Ist at the Economy Grocery Store. General Admission 25 Cts. Reserved Seats 85 Cts. 8. Benjamin Fire and Accident Insurance Losses Promptly adjasted. Oltice room, No: 504. Telephone, 1476. Myers Bros. puil ling, Springfield, Hl at a ee | lpr. J E Henderson Office: 107% West Side Square, HOURS: 9 tet am; 3 to 5:7108 D, Me fa WARD PLACE: 218 North 13th Street. HOURS; Till 8a. m.; 12 tor m.; 5:30 te 6:30 p. m., and atnight, Telephone Main llaay F. REISCH & BRO. City Brewery Their Bottle Beer is Fine Bock’s Special Can’t be Beat » Try it! Roy M. Seeley Attorney at Law. 5234 North Side Square Both Paones 1508 ete . Read The Springfield Evening News Greatest. evening paper In Central Illinois. ‘The news for all the people sent for l0c per, week. Delivered promptly. War specials. [= THE we fe Telephone Wain - ~=998 | Street No. G@O SHS South 6th st Put an ‘‘Ad” in the Forum and watchtheresults Notice! Notice!! Parties who do not get their paper as late as Mondays, call at Taonoson Bros, 806 E. Wash- ington, St., or at this office, or call up old phone 998, res. new phone, 1092, and be supplied. Youcan also buy papers and magazines at these places. MGS, Totiss | botisal All subscribers at Quincy who fail by any means to receive the paper, get one from Mrs. FP. B, Cook or at Decatur by calling at the Decatur Grocery Co. a . J, W. McKinney MERCHANT TAILOR Suits $18.00 and up. Coats and Vests $14 and up. Cleaning, Dyéthe. and Repairing at short notice. Give him your order, 314 North Fifth St. SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS, ‘New Phone 1663. DON’T FORGET! -Hartmann Brothers- SELLS VIENNA BREAD. Ninth and Washington Streets. GIVE THEM A CALL. CERNE PAT EAE SAE, PORE GL EE EE --THE-- | “KEYSTONE” Fine Line of Cigars and Tobacco Two fine Brunswick Pool Tables Young Men’s Headquarters 121 South 4th-st. Benj. Jackson, Prop. Society and Local Entertained at JacksOn- ville. Mesdames P. C: Cooper. F. Harvey, R. S. Donaldson, Josie Jobnson and Fillin, visited Jack- sonville last Sunday, and were highly and hospitably entertain- ed by Rev. and Mrs. Higgins. Hear Carrie and Blossom in their operatic works, MARCH 21. In Mr. Cooper’s restaurant ‘tad’ the name should be spelled, Enon, instead of Knoch, which will be cor- rected for next week. Miss Essie J. Gorum, cltrk and collector for the Forum, returned Thursday from a trip to Atlanta and Bloomrngton, where she had gone to visit her brothers. Vote for Alvie B. Cochran for as- sistant Supervisor. The election of a police magistrate takes place next Tuesday—don’t for get thatJames Y. Kelley is the man for the place. Remember the name of Alvie B. Cochran for assistant supervisor— election today. V te for E. L. Rogers today--see the name near bottom of ticket. The Little Juvenile will appear at Continuous Vaudeville. Watch for program. Read what the Colored American | Magazine said of the ‘Clansman,” | and you will be glad that Dixon did | go to New York with his littie back- | woods ‘‘exaggeration. | Sherman Hickman will show his | merited ability for character work at Continuous Vaudeville, March 21st. Arval Terrell and Eddie Harris, the musical comedians, wil] be seen at Continuous Vaudeville, March 21st, The entertainment given by Ivanoe Commandery this week was good. The president. Mrs. C. H. Morgan, of So. Spring St. will arrange for a phanton party 29th inst..lt promises to be something unique in the social radii. Chas. Morgan of So Spring St was home this week ona 4 days furlough. Mrs. Anna Wallace left last week for St. Louis where she will remain indefinitely. Read the other side of the race problem in the Colored Ameri- can magazine, For saleat Sim. mons’ book store and 806 E. Washington St. Miss Essie J. Gorum has re- turned from Atlanta and Bioom- ington reporting a pleasant trip. Walter Ciark, of the Leiand waiters corps left last week for his home at Memphis, Tenn, The Continental Legion, a col- ored fraternal insurance organi- gation, deserves the support which we hope itis receiving, ‘The young men who are here are men of thrift aud industry. Geo. J. Bread has been sus- pended from the police force for conduct unbecoming an officer according to rumor, $Wm. Moten has been released from the tire department. The dashing chorus girls will be most fascinating in their brilliant costumes at Continuous Vaudeville. Don’t forget the feature parts to be played by Retta and Blossom, Wednesday, March 21st. r THE FORUM 4 New Flower Store.... 426 East Monroe-st. We will handle a full line of Burpee’s Flower and Garden Seeds.... Give us a call for Fresh Seeds SALVESON & CO. Now do not let this year pass _by without purchasing a _ ___ HOME in our beautiful ___ city of Springfield, It is a safe place to invest your money. Call on CHAS. A. ELLIS REAL ESTATE, LOANS anp INSURANCE. ' Room 52, Myers Building. Metropolitan Barber Shop 107 South Highth Street. We give best service. Shop kept in first-class style. Competent Barbers—4 chairs. BATHS! BATHS! BATHS!!! - Hot and Cold Baths at all times. Telephone New No, 779. H. TUCKER, Proprietor. “Toe Nationat Dosstic,”’ | Indianapolis, Indiana. The Voice of the Negro,. ___ Atlanta,*Georgia. The Colored American*Magazine, New York City, New York. and other great literary works by our ablest writers, for sale at Thompson Bros., 806 East Washington Street.