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THE FORUM VOL. 3, NO. 11. The Hit of the Season Continuous Vaudeville at Masonic Hall the 21 Pleases a Record Breaking Audience And Proved Their Ability. Wednesday evening the Masonic hall was packed to its capacity to witness the production of the Continuous Vaudeville and, by the way, vaudeville, vaudeville, vaudeville(?) its hardly edequate; to my mind, melodrama(?) would be more applicable. From the time the curtain rose on the 'Emancipation Day' celebration scene until Leopold Green, in his elaborate impersonation of a Seminole Chief, with Mayme Hickin as the squaw, the affair was a mirth-provoking, facetious, rollicking success. The 'Banana Man,' as sang by Frankie Smoot would do credit to most any aggregation that appears before the foot lights nightly. Her Dugo costume with the flaming red stockings gave the air of the Italian boy, peddling his bananas. So modest, graceful and demure, her response to the encore of the connoisseurs(?) added new laurels to her already elaborate wreath. 'A Fresh Budget of Nonsense,' which introduced the 'Mandy Lee Sisters' Misses Lee and Davis, assisted by Terrell and Hickman was commendable. 'The Man with the Jingle,' as sang by Miss Retta Davis as only she could give voice to, was way above the average. Miss Davis possesses those indispensible essentials that have given us an Ada Overton-Walker and a Mattie Phillips. Lithe of form, and with a happy faculty of interpreting the fancy and grotesque intricacies of dancing, she is excellent. Then too, her smiles, her lavish utilization of a pair lustrous eyes, in conjunction with an exquisite voice, added not a little to her rendition of the 'Jingle Man.' The satire in the song composition was brought to the surface in a way that would have done credit to May Irwin. Miss Davis has a style all her own and were she inclined, could rank above the soubrettes now attracting attention in the east. 'Roly Poly San' by Sherman Hickman, was very pretty, and there was a substantial improvement in his work. Leopold Green's 'Seminole Chief' was enhanced by an extraordinay make-up, and Mr. Green has a good voice. Miss Hicklin seemed at ease in the role of an Indian squaw and her appearance realistic. Hers was "Be ye doers and not sayers only." a difficult task, but the emergency was surmounted in a manner befitting. Master LaRue Smith was grand in 'The Indian Papoose' with chorus. There was perceptible improvement in Arval Terrell's singing, mannerisms, etc. He has ability. There is no doubt of it. Il Trovatore is where Mrs. Hamilton's histronic ability was prevalent. As a dramatic reciter, she is without doubt, the premier. Her jestures, her expression, under mental strain and when conditions are congenial, tended to remind one of the "Divine Sarah Bernhart." We should like to see her in a production of Camille, or any thing that would bring out some of the latent histronic power she possesses. Miss Blossom Lee is only second to her sister in portrayal of dramatic reciting, but what she lacked was easily made up in the rendition of her classical singing to the troubadour, in which her whole soul was poured out in a volume of song befitting an Emma Eames, or a Mme Sembrich. With a beautiful appearance, tall, stately and dignified, as the prima dona, she reigned supreme. We could go on and on, saying things in praise of the entertainment, but we will suffice it and say the close by the en semble of the "Flower Song," was a fitting climax to a pleasant evening spent.—Will Barbour. Watson and his Magazine. Just to show you that most of the prominent(?) southern white men are coverd with race prejudice and their sole aim to live and have their being by inflaming the Negro, we quote for our readers, in substance what he says in his magazine for March: He says, in the Allegory: A lady was in to see President Roosevelt, the same president who was so courteous in his southern tour, so smiling; the guards inform the lady that he was busy and she couldn't see him—her business was pertinent, she says she must see him and waits—she did wait, and later, three white ruffians and one Negro took the lady out—the lady was frightened and lay in the hospital for several days. The three white ruffians took the lady about her waist and the nigger took hold of her legs and she was ejcted from the white house. It was not your daughter, or sister, mother or wife, but it might have been." Who believes the premeditated lie; for what good is it or for what purpose was it told—for money, for following, for the sale of his cheap magazine. He also alludes to Booker T Washington as a superficial, reigning supreme over the imagination of the people. This is Tom Watsonism and the plea of all his clan. C. L. P. Concurs With M. H. I agree with M. H., that it is wrong to forever condemn one who has made a mistake—however great. One who has made a mistake should be given welcome by society if he or she endeavors thereafter to lead an up-right life. Society is supposed to uphold moral goodness, and an error does not justify society in forever condemning one who has gone astray, when that person has endeavored to become clean and pure again. If one who has sinned repents and is trying to be good and pure—is really trying—then society is unfit, not the person who has sinned. M. H., should be governed by the truth that goodness is its own reward and, M. H., if society refuses your efforts to be good, then you are better than society. But if your efforts are in good faith, if your motives are not pure, then you should not complain. Society, often means worldly pleasure. Worldly pleasure will never lead anyone to be good and true. Those persons who try to be good, intelligent and helpful to others are the bulwarks of society, though they may never be called society people. The scorn of others is often no more than spite and spite may murder but never execute anyone. It is not worth while to throw up your hands for spite. Defend yourself with purity of purpose. Be upright because that is greater than society, worldly pleasure or any other makeshift of these days.—C. L. P. Woman's Club Notes. The musical section of the club met on Monday afternoon at the residence of their chairman, Mrs. Fanny Gray, on N. 15th St., at 2:30 p. m. This section will give a social at the place next Monday evening and a very pleasant time is being anticipated. There was present about 12 ladies who waded through the deep snow. The fair has been postponed from March 28, to May 9. All persons who have solicited goods for the country store will keep them for the May fair. Mrs. Ella Naylor will put on a musical at the Old Folks' home April 25, for the piano fund. Subscribe for the FORUM. 15C A MONTH The Political Situation Yates and Cullom About Evenly Matched. Grows More Intense and Candidates For the Various Offices Multiply The situation in Sangamon is growing more intense as the time passes by, and the candidates are becoming numerous—the more the merrier—they have a right to aspire under a democratic form of government—let 'em be. Otis Duncan's election as alderman of the first ward, is considered sure, judging from the enthusiasm being displayed; but every precaution is being utilized and no over-confidence paraded. At a meeting in the first precinct of the ward Tuesday night more than 250 voters were present and demonstrated that a change of existing conditions was paramount. Among them could be seen many democrats, in fact, a speech was made one man whom we know voted for the democrat party in the primary. The candidate outlined his platform, which is broad and comprises the ward in its entirety. Other candidates were present and by way of introductory remarks to their respective speeches, paid excellent tributes to Duncan's capabilities, etc. R. R. Lloyd will win out in the sixth and Twyman in the second, the fifth is doubtful so is the seventh. O'Brien seems to be in the lead in the third, altho the result is in doubt; there is no democratic candidate in the fourth. Eugene Fayart will be re-elected by a safe majority. Childers and Black for sheriff, are running fairly well with the former in the lead. Roy Reece is the latest acquisition to the list for treasurer which swells the number to four. Hon. Chas. E. Selby is out for county judge on the Republican ticket for county judge and may fool a goodly number. The popularity of Judge Murray is formidable, hence no democrat is likely to oppose him, the same obtaining to Chas. Opel. B. nj. F. Caldwell has returned from the land of perpetual vegetation and has filed his petition with more than 6,000 signatures when possibly 1,200 or 1,500 would have been sufficient. Zeno Rives is in Washington but the fight for congressman is on. As to the senatorial fight, the referee declares Yates is striking foul blows below the belt. All things considered, everything is gliding along smoothly and serenely.—Special Reporter. | DON’T FORGET! -Hartmann Brothers- SELLS VIENNA BREAD. Ninth and Washington Streets. GIVE THEM A CALL. EARS EE i EE LE SY CEE --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 ea ee eee SRE ALT Se ee, | A eer My ees Le tee day, April 3. Capt, Emmet Perkins was in Jacksonville this week. The International Order of Twelve of Knights of Tabor, Je- rusalem Temple No. 20, Mar- physboro, Ill,, will tender a reception in honor of Sir Louis Fioney, C.G M.,, of this state, Tuesday evening, the 27, at the opera house. A program will be rendered. A full account will be given leter. Bishop Mack preached an able sermon in Jacksonville Sunday, re- turning Tuesday to aid in the revi- val at Zion church, Rey. Crushshon of Champaign, arrived in the city the first of the week and preached at several of the churches. W. H. Parrish of Jacksonville, was in the city Friday on business. Mrs. Minnie Sims who has been il! for the past three months, is slowly improving. Little Mamie Burton, infant daugh- ter of Me. jand .Mrs. Chas. Burton is ill with the whooping cough. Mis Ethel Clark has returned home from Louisville, Kv., where she has been attending college. The Republicans Fmay elect their supervisors. Dick Smith and John H. Lloyd are running neck and neck. Logan Hay and Heinl have announced for the State Senate andjHouse respectively and have no oppone.ts for the nomination as yet. Three men are out for clerk of the probate’ court with Piper » obably leading. i The greatest of all newspapers is the Daily Globe Democrat, of St. Louis. Jt has no equa) or rival in all the west and ought to be in the hands of every reader of any Daily paper. Jt costs, by mail. postage prepaid Daily Including Sunday, one year, $6 00; 6 months, $3; 3 months, $1.60; Daily without sunday. one year, #43; 6 months, #2; 3 months, $1: Sunday Kdition—a big newspaper and magazine combined, 48 to 76 pages every Sunday, one year, $2; 6 mouths, $'. A subscription for the Globe- Democrat, at these prices, is the best possible newspaper investment. Send your order today or write for free sample copy to Globe Printing Com pany, St. Louis. Mo. see advertis ment of the ‘’Twice-u-Week” issue of the Globe-Democrat elsewhere in this paper. « ¢ ? John Lioyd for Supervisor-at-Large Mr. John H. Lloyd, of the 38d ward, is the Republican candidate for supervisor at-large; he ap. pears tobe a gentleman. He is affable and this is the kind of men for public office. He isa memter of the firm of Matheny & Co., grain shippers, having been a residert of this city for more than twelve years. He isa men of excellent quatities, in our judgment, and feel safe in inder sing him for the above named position, THE PANTOM PARTY. Don’t forget to come and see the *Phanton Party.” at St. Paul church March 29th. Hear and see the fine program. Don't fail to see Spring- field’s favorite 6 ladies in Pantomine; Myrtle Clem, Retia Davis, Dessie Lee Allene Whi e, Sviune Nelson, -and Blossom Lee. ‘The Pantomine exercises will be presented by Mrs. Carrie Lee Ham- ilton Voce. by the real Chine girl, come and bear, Mar. 29th. March 29th the programscomplete, will be unsurpassd, at St. Paul. 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. Ho! Ho!! Ho!!! .. SOMETHING NEW.. Metropolitan Restaurant... See their $800 Fountain, latest soft drinks. Special attention to Short Orders Meals 20c. * We solicit your patronage, Horace Tucker & J. Edw. 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Gomane The Prinler <eMitim>s>” 305; So. 6th SL cee EDITORIAL .- Saturday, March 24, 1906 No family can even r’se a! ove the conduct and literary staudivg of its own fireside. The Negro or white man who refuses to vote unless paid is not entitled to a vote and his political privileges should be curtailed. Ex Gov. hichard Yates at the opera house hire, March 16th, made the “‘throne of Phillip tremble,” with his eloquence and wit—the speech, from a forensic point of view and the logic of argument was the greatest effort often heard. The Supreme Court of the United States holds that Caleb Powers is not being denied any of the rights guaranteed in the 14th amendment, asthe prayer alleged, therefore, Powers will again be tried in the b ue grass state. and by a jury of ‘peers’ nit. While it’s not our business nor desire tomeddle in family affairs. it’s our privilege, We therefore, desie or wish the e were or wish there could be a more conserva tive, friendly, intelligent and emulative parochial discipline. The continued precipitation of snow is causing much fear. We have but little coal out of the mites and the miners say they are not going todig any more after all fool's day—so things are getting critical. T. Thomas Fortune’s reply to Dr. J, W, E. Bowen in the Voice of the Negro asto the proper name of the Negro race, is prima facie evidence that Fortune is not in the same literary category with Bowen. OArch-Bishop Irelind of St Paul Minn., declared for justice for the African Negro before 10900 people last week at Kansas City, o., in strong and comprehen. sive language. Bishop Grant heard him.—Staff Correspondent THE FORUM | Yes, the Forum claims to be, and is, the organ of the progres. : sive class of people, of both races, itis published and edited by EK. L. Rogers and W. H. Bar. bour, who happen to be ‘‘Afro- Americans, Negroes or colored people,’’ but the paper is for the onward march of progress. We are here to voice the cause of right, and not any race specie as a ‘‘background.” To some of our inquisitive, never do-anything friends, we desire to inform them that we entered the race for clerk of the ‘probate court, first, because we are eligible, second, because we are an American citizen, a citizen of the state and county, a quali- fied elector of said county and 21 years of age; third, we believe we are as capable as other aspi rants and therefore, why doth thou marvel? Ye hypocrites. | Did you ever notice that the ‘advirtisment invariably reads: ‘Wanted: Suber and reliable men and women for responsible places,’’ ‘‘Sober,’’ doesn’t nees- sarily have reference to the drunkard from whiskey arinking Amau can be the opposite to sober by being an habitual pro- faner; lazy. mean, triflng—a so- ber man is a man of action— which are you, sober, or are you the antithesis to it? Many of our most promising young men and women go astray because of ignorance, yes pure ignorance! Who are the noisy and blab-mouthed girls as a gen- eral rule to be found in our midst but the ignorant and lazy girls? The tyrant ignurance should be fought by everyone of us, Crowd ihe schools, the churces, the work shops and everything that wiil kill ignorance.—The Harnett ‘Frederick, Md. The point is well taken, broth- jer. } When we say, ‘‘Africa for the Africans,’’ we do not have any reference to the Negroes ‘of America, nor of any other coun. uy orislands of the seas. All peoples black are uot Africans— the American colored people or | Negroes—colored people may be ‘a good definition since the race is ‘made up of various shades—they are not even ‘Afro-Americans,’ as T. Thomas Fortune wills, no more than the American white people are Anglo Americans, German Americans, Russo- Am ericans, Spanish-Americans, etc. The colured people of this coun- try, a part, have no African lineage whatever, The first Negroes came in 1607 or 1620, 800 years ago. We mean Africa is for the native Africans, Amer. ica is our native heath, the soil our heritage as much as any one else’s aud you dare dispute it. Man’s Duration on Earth. BYE. L. R And vet but a few days ago, I tooked across the eastern plains And saw the rising sun—all aglow, Now, behold her, she is in blood!—a-setting. Try the “Dan Sully” cigar, At the Keystone. Tk. READ | THE FORUM > PUBLISHED WEEKLY | ‘argest Colored Circulation in | th vunty. 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Thomas Oscar Fhoimaon Tells Con- vincing Storyto Justice Connelly— Defendant's Wife Files Complin. it was the the testimoniy of oma Oscar Thompson, \a lit- ule colored youth, aged, 8 years, that Justice Conne ly dismissed the peace warrant against Mbon- as Thompson, Sr, in his court yesterday afternoon. _ The complaint against Thom p- sou was made by his wife, Mary -F. Thompson. who said that her husband threatened her and she was afraid of him. Yesterday at- ternoon the case was called for hearing, and after all the witnes- /sesses for both sid s bad been ex amined, and gave couffictiug sto- ries, Atorney Snigg called for Thompson’ t little boy, The little fellow, althogh but 8 years of age, possesses the iu- telligence of an older person. He told in a clear manner the domes tic roubles of his f!ather’s house hold. In his testimony he said his father never had threatened his step mother, but on one oceca- sion she threatened to ‘strike Thompson with a butcher knife, bus failed to execute her th reat, ‘When I saw her do this I got the butcher knife off of the side. board and hid it so she could not stup pa with it,” said the boy, when asked whafwas done with ‘the weapon after Mrs. Thompson had threatened her husband. The boy’s story was +so clear through- out that Assistant State’s Attor- ney Harry Harts, consented to agree to a motion to dismiss. From The Ill. State Journal, March 21st., 1906. “Roly Poly San ” To The ‘‘Keystone” and get something to read. Your brain is hungry. wees: Mape Ciry Woe 6B eee Kee OB a Senge Hm [ase v Mon MO TH Soap LLINOIS The best is always tbe cheapest. We claim the best. try tor yourself. ..CAPITOL LAUNDRY... GEO. SOLLMAN the hustler for business. Quality! Quality! Quality!!! our watch-word. 723 East Washington Street Both Phones 207. The Culture Club. A Literary Society(uot denomi- . } national) At Masnic Hall Programme: ° Sunday March, 25, 1906. 1 Opening..... ......the choir ......... 6 we. ... Seripture Reading BS PRAVEN.. cee es cess COADIBIN, «be acses eee ee dees vee aes. Singing choi VOICE 24) ceca ce hates acne op CROs aie! Ya ncecges MISS BB CRngiON Pia nOPOlD eeu the ariiWRA = <> intact = que ....Miss Jessie Nelson Oration, “Give me liberty or give me death,” ..........R. C. Jones Vocal Ductt..........5--++++. Misses Pearl Bowles and India Harris Short address.............+.s+e++ »-++++. Bishop Mack, the Evangelist JUPHAl REPATG. «5 ic css cnes ensue Hiei saan geaaseetiee oy ARVOL Porrell Oritio’s Report,.. ...:i cece seeeeceessceeeeceeresse Mrs. J.C. Modlain Ghaplald..¢ 2.50... ccieseerces staeeese eet REVS." BY Anderson Thos. R. Thompson, Miss Josie Snowen, President. ecretary, Executive Committee. Thos, R, Thompson, Chairman; L. H, Green: Sec- Treas, Mrs. J.C. McClain, J. Edw, Thompson, Chas. 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I will be a candidate for re-nomination to the office of county Judge and Judge of the Juvenile court, of Sangamon county, subject to the decision of the democratic primary, April 28. G. W. MURRAY 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. Jno. H. McCreery announces himself a candidate for re-election for alderman the Seventh ward on the democratic ticket, election April 3, 1906. I hereby announce myself a candidate for the republican nomination for the office of sheriff of Sangamon county, 111. subject to the decision of the republican primaries April 28, 1906. FOR PROBATE CLERK. John H. Piper announces himself as a candidate for clerk of the Probate Court of Sangamon County, subject to the decision of the Republican primaries to be held April 28, 1806. Elmer L. Rogers is a candidate for Probate clerk on the Republican ticket, primaries April 28. TIME CARD INHOLSTRACTION 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 7:00 11:00 7:00 12:00 9:00 11:00 ROUND TRIP TICKETS sold on the cars by conductors to all points, at 1½c 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 10 per mile. ROUTE YOUR SHIPMENTS via the Information Express. Express service at freight rates. NO DUST DIRT SMOKE CINDER Village Road House. FINE BUFFET and RESTAURANT in CONNECTION. POOL and BILLIARDS. Dance Every Wednes day and Saturday. 2205 East Kansas Street. S. J, MORTON, PROP. ..HOTEL WILLIAMS.. SPRINGFIELD, - ILLINOIS. COLONIST RATES 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. G. CAMPBELL, Ticket Chicago & A YOU ALL Geo. Bentley and You know the corner. Eight Everybody should know we give cash purchases. A fa and prices is Ask For Pre JOHN L. J FURN Furniture, Ca Ranges, And all kinds of house We credit everybody when sick or out of nights until 8:30. 626 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 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. Springfield, FRANK DEAN OILS, FLOUR, FEED. POULTRY AND PRODUCE. Both Phones: New 980, Old 1385. 114 North Eighth St., SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS. 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 ALL KNOW Bentley an Son, Gro ow the corner. Eighteenth and Brown St. you should know we give a 5 percent. rebate purchases. A fair comparison of qu and prices is all we ask Ask For Premium List N L. JONES FURNITURE Furniture, Carpets, Stov Ranges, Trunks, kinds of house furnishing credit everybody. Will wait ck or out of employment. until 8:30. AN HALF OF REGULAR RATES April 7, and Sept. 15 to Oct. 31, 1906 te particulars call upon or address L, Ticket Agent, Chicago & Alton Railway, SPRINGFIELD, ILL. ALL KNOW by an Son, Grocers. ner, Eighteenth and Brown Streets. now we give a 5 percent. rebate on all A fair comparison of quality prices is all we ask For Premium List M. JONES FURNITURE CO. de, Carpets, Stoves. ages, Trunks, of house furnishing goods. everybody. Will wait on! you out of employment. Open 130. Furniture, Carpets, Stoves. 626 E. Adams Street field, Illinois. WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALER IN ALL KINDS OF --- --- Try Our 'M.thers Bread' CITY STEAM BAKERY. ::: C. HARTMANN, Proprietor. Both Telephones 822. 822 East Adams Street, SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS ....Up-to-date Meals.... Enos Cooper’s Place, 807% East Washington Street. For Ladies and Gentlemen. Everything neat and clean Try Our Mealsemm=memmn25 Cents. ENOS COOPER, Proprietor. 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 Ilth& MADISON STs. Give Him A Call Subscribe- for the Forum. A. M. WILLIAMS, Real Estate,Loans and Insurance. = *Omice and peaneneaen + 2nd Floor Williams’ Bidg. Old Phone 1721-4 Rings, Cc. H. JONES Real Estate, Loans. Renting and Contracting COLLECTIONS A SPECIALTY. 1224 North Fifth street. Room 8, Phone...... SPRINGFIELD, ILL. Som? people are too stupid to be of any service, John H. Piper annouces, » himse'f for Probate clerk in this istue W. W. Godwin sends love to. to all—ladies—and, to—the boys Wm. Childers For Sheriff. As the time passes swiftly on Wm. Cyilders seems to gain pop- ularity with the people, since his announcement he has conducted his campaign so systematically and fair, that not one deiogatory word is heard against him He is worthy of the support of the vo ters, give him your support, W. T: Cassey shot and killed his wife Thursday evening Be quiet, there are two or three sidec to this awful tragedy. Judge G W. Murray. \ Iu this issue of the Forua ap pears the announcement of Judg: Murray and its hardly necessary to elaborate for every one knows | the judge to beaman of bigh standing and the best qualities obtain in him; he stands civic betterment of the community. The Social Snnilight Circle. The Social Sunlight Circle met with Mrs. Fields on S, 17th St., on Wednesday at 8 o'clock The club sent a floral tribute to the funeral of Miss Wiisun showing condolence to Mrs, Cradd ck, a sister of the deceased, who is a member of the club. The club will meet next week with Mrs. Julia Cabbeli on S. 14th St. Zion Church Notes. The Zion Baptist church is prosperiug nicely under the lead ership of Rev J.B. Anderson Two excelleut se:mons were preached last Sunday, The re vival is still in progress but the weather has kept the attendance down to aminimum. Five ad ditons tothe church is the re sult. Bshop Mack, the grea' evangelist, is preaching — this week, He is a great man, gc and hear him. THE FORUM J. T. Landrith, poe 2012 E. Stuart Street. Dealer In: Groceries and Meats p New ’Phone, 1096. ’ GIVE HIM A CALL. Notice Parties will please ont -r into no business transactions for this paper with any one save author- zd agents vested with the pow- er, aid will pay no bills except to parties of the office personnel. Manager, Roy M. Seeley Attorney at Law. 5234 North Side Square Both Phones 1503 Surprise Parties. Miss Bertha Wiley was given a birthday party at the residence of Mrs, Bender on 11th street, to commemorate the anniversary of her birthday, by her many friends. Miss Wyley received a number of beautiful presents A surprise was tendered Miss Daisy hiasiceon, also Master Leroy Smith in honor of his birthday, The party was giver by the scholars of Miss Donald- son's Sunday school class who are devoted to their teacher. The Donaldson home was beautifully decorated. Games, social con versation and music, were the pleasing diversons of the affair. Delicious refreshments were served, See the Make-up of Arval Terre!| at St. Paul church, Mar. 29, Spring. fle'd’s prima dona, Mrs, Cora Kirby, Miss Retta Davis will also perform ‘n toe program in vo ce. Mortuary. The funeral of Miss Isabella Wilson was he'd at 2:30 Thurs- day afternoon at New Hope Bap. tist chureh. Scripture reading by Rev. J. 4, Fulton. Th choir very effectively sang ‘Rock ot Ages,” after which the congre- gation united in prayer with Rev. Anderson, Mrs, D, O Yates by request of the deceased sang “Flee as a Bird.’ The Rev. Underwood. pastor of the Union Baptist chuich, delivered the eulogy, beautifully portray- ing the life and character of the deceased, She died in the full triumph of the living God. Miss Wilson being only 20 years of age, was pluked as it were, from the garden of beauti- ful flowers here “below to live peacefully in heaven on the breast of our blessed Redeemer. The floral designs were beauti- ful and numerous. She was laid to restin Oak Ridge cemetery. Dr. J E Henderson | © fice: 1071 West Side Square. HOURS: 9 te11 \ a M.: 305; 7 to8 p, m. FPIKST WARD PLACE: 218 North rath Street, HOUKS; Till 8a. m,; 12te1 m.; 5:30 te 6:30 ®.m.. and at night, Telephone Main llaay Se ee ee LA Smoke The Foul Tip Cigar, 5 cents. _ HOMEMADE. For Alderman of 7th Ward. Vote for L. E Lawson Mr. Lawson is the Republican candidate for alderman of the 7h ward and solicits the support of the voters of that ward. He is a man of g od qualities and is com petent, vote fur L E Lawson, Election, April 3 1906. P. E. COLEMAN DealerIn 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: l0ets. per. foolseap page. Office. 3054 So. 6:h Phone, old, 998 New. Re. 1992 Lawrence Brando Proprietor Northwest cor. 11th and Mason sts, A choice line of WINES, LIQUORS and CIGARS. Ice Cold Reisch Beer on Tap.. | Meet me at the “Kuystone” Bouj, Jackson. By Ay Novis! All subscribers at Quincy who fail by any means to receive the paper, get one from Mrs. F. B. Cook or at. Decatur by calling at the Decatur Grocery Co. Everybody come. it will be a rare treat. The Cassey murder, the cause and the effect, in our next issue. THE FORUM Our Third Annual Easter Number will be out in colors. There will be 1500 to 2000 copies. We shall be glad to have the cuts and sketches of all the business men of note, and all the candidates for offices, also short and worthy poems. We slight none, and if you desire to appear in this numb r, g t your matter in one week before issue. M. H. Up-to-date Meals. who is here assisting Rev. J. B. Anderson in a revival at Zion Church. He will speak before Culture Club to-morrow. U. B. F. and S. M. T. ENTERTAINMENT Fred Douglas Lodge No. 48, U. B. F. and St. Mary's Temple No. 32, S. M. T.'s will give an excellent Vocal and Instrumental Entertainment at Masonic Hall, 119 North Eighth St. Wednesday Evening, APRIL the 4th, 1906. Some of the best talent will compose the program which will be rendered on this occasion Special Committee: J. Mosby, I. Brooks. Col. Paird, P.W. Weaver, W.M., W.T. Scott, Secretary. LODGE NOTICES. LODGE NOTICES. Price $4.00 per year. Capital City Lodge, No. 12, K. of P., meets every second and fourth Monday night of each month, in masonic hall, on north eight street. Special meetings made known by k r of S. Hardin Long Chancellor Com. C. Renfro, K. of R and S 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. The lethargic polititician will lose in this campaign, the hustler will win. Patronize Those Who Advertise In This Enterprise. This year we shall call the especial attention of our readers to those who advertise and ask them to go to the places whose advertisements appear in this paper. we shall warn against firms who say by their absolute refusal to advertise, that they do not want your trade. The firms who do advertise deserve your patronage. The colored population is estimated at 4500 in the city and about 8000 or 9000 in the County and we feel that, for this fact, we should receive some consideration from the firms that do a large colored business, we expect it and if we do not get it, demand the reason why NEWSPAPER LAW. 1. Subscribers who do not give express notice to the contrary are considered as wishing to continue subscriptions. 2. If subscribers order the discontinuance of their periodicals, the publisher may continue to send them until all arrearages are paid. 3. If subscribers neglect or refuse to take their periodicals from post-office to which they are directed they are responsible until they have settled their bills and ordered them discontinued. 4. If the subscriber moves to another place without informing the publisher, and the papers are sent to the former directions, they are held responsible. 5. The courts have decided that the refusing to take periodicals from postoffice, or removing and leaving them uncalled for, is prima facie evidence of international fraud. 6. If subscribers pay in advance they are bound to give notice to the publishers, at the end of their time, if they do not wish to continue it otherwise the publisher is authorized to send it, the subscriber will be responsible until an express notice with payment of arrearages is sent to the publisher. 7. The latest postal laws are such that newspaper publishers can arrest any one for fraud who takes a paper and refuses to pay for it. Under this law the man who allows his subscription to run along for some time, unpaid, and then orders the postmaster to mark it "refused." and has a card sent notifying the publishers, lays himself liable to arrest and fine, the --- THE CIY CHURCHES And their Pastors. CALENDAR. Louis, cov clusively I It is iss SEMI-WE arge page One Dolla --- Evangelical Lutheran—15th, between Washington and Jefferson streets.—Services: 8 p. m. to 9 p. m. every Sunday; Sunday School, 3 p. m. to 4 p. m. Instructions every Friday evening. New Hope Baptist Church—Corner 8th and Miller streets.—Preaching at 11 a. m. and 8 p. m.; Sunday School at 9:30 a. m. B. Y. P. U., 6:30 p. m. Mr. C. Hatcher, Supt. Sunday School J. H. Fulton, D. D., Pastor. St. Paul's A. M. E. Church—Sunday services: Preaching at 10:45 a. m. and 7:45 p. m. Sunday School, 2:45 p. m. Y. C. A., 4 p. m., to which all young men are invited. Y. P. S. C. E., 6:45 p. m. Rev. T. Price, Pastor. St. John's A. M. E. Church—14th, between Mason and Reynolds streets. —Preaching at 11 a. m.; Sunday School at 2:30 p. m.; preaching at 8 p. m.—Rev. J. Bundy, Pastor. Rev. Dr. Cotton, P. E. Springfield District, Illinois Annual Conference. Pleasant Grove Baptist Church—18th and Cass streets.—Preaching at 11 a. m. Sunday School, 2:30 p. m.; preaching at 8 p. m.—Rev. William Bates, Pastor, 1718 Kansas street. Union Baptist Church, 12th and Mason streets.—Preaching at 11 a. m.; Sunday School, 2:30 p. m.; preaching at 7:30 p. m.—Rev. J. D. Underwood, D. D. Pastor. Grace M. E. Church—Corner 14th and Brown streets.—Preaching every Sunday at 11 a. m. and 8 p. m. Sunday School at 2:30 p. m.—Rev. Wm. E. Wilson, Pastor. Zion Baptist Church—Corner 9th and Carpenter streets.—Preaching at 11 a. m. Sunday School at 1:30 p. m. B. Y. P. U., 6:30 p. m. Preaching at 8 p. m.—Rev. J. B. Anderson, B. D., Pastor. When you want a copy of the Forum, The Freeman or the Negro magazines, drop in at The Keystone, 121 So. 4th St. Parties in the city and out, who are considerably behind with their Forum bill, will do us a favor and show their real appreciation for our undertaking, by seeding in all or apart of what they owe and as nearly straight as you can with the back years' account. Legal Matters. Election Notice. Notice is hereby given that on the 3d day of April. A. D 1906, an election will be held in the city of Springfield, county of Sangamon, state of Illinois, for the election of One (i) alderman from 1st ward. One (i) alderman from 2nd. ward. One (i) alderman from 3rd ward. Ode (l) alderman from 4th ward. One (l) alderman from 5th ward. One (l) one alderman from 6th ward. One (l) alderman from 7th ward. Capital Township. One (1) assessor One (1) supervisor at large. Six (6) assistant supervisors. The election will be open at 7 o'clock in the morning and continue to be open until 5 o'clock in the afternoon of that day. Dated at Springfield, county of Sangamon, state of Illinois, this first day of March, A. D. 1906. FRANK T. REID, City Clerk The "Alton's" Bargain Sale SPECIAL LOW RATES For ONE-WAY Tickets to certain points in MINNESOTA. NORTH DAKOTA, SOUTH DAKOTA, MANITOBA, ALBERTA, SASKATCHEWAN and ONTARIO. to write for our big FREE BICYCLE catalogue showing the most complete line of high-grade BICYCLES, TIRES and SUNDRIES at PRICES BELOW any other manufacturer or dealer in the world. or on any kind of terms, until you have received our complete Free Catalogues illustrating and describing every kind of high-grade and low-grade bicycles, old patterns and latest models, and learn of our remarkable LOW PRICES and wonderful new offers made possible by selling from factory direct to rider with no middlemen's profits. WE SHIP ON APPROVAL without a cent deposit, Pay the Freight and allow 10 Days Free Trial and make other liberal terms which no other house in the world will do. You will learn everything and get much valuable information by simply writing us a postal. We need a Rider Agent in every town and can offer an opportunity to make money to suitable young men who apply at once. 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That "Holding back" sensation commonly felt when riding on asphalt or soft roads is overcome by the patent "Basket Weave" tread which prevents all air from being squeezed out between the tire and the road thus overcoming all suction. The regular price of these tires is $ 30 per pair, but for advertising purposes we are making a special factory price to the rider of only $ 48.80 per pair. All orders shipped same day letter is received. We ship C.O.D. on approval. You do not pay a cent until you have examined and found them strictly as represented. DESCRIPTION: Made in all sizes. It is lively and easy with a special quality of rubber, which never becomes porous without allowing the air to escape. We have hundreds of pairs that their tires have only been pumped up once or twice in an ordinary tire, the puncture resisting qualities being prepared fabric on the tread. That "Holding Back" sensation or soft roads is overcome by the patent "Pasket Weave" squeezed out between the tire and the road thus overcoming tires is $5.50 per pair, but for advertising purposes we are not of only $4.80 per pair. All orders shipped same day letter to You do not pay a cent until you have examined and found. We will allow a cash discount of 5 per cent (thereby making FULL CASH WITH ORDER and enclose this advertisement plated brass hand pump and two sampson metal puncture puncture closers to be used in case of intentional knife cut at OUR expense if for any reason they are not satisfactory. We are perfectly reliable and money sent to us is as safe Banker, Express or Freight Agent or the Editor of this paper these tires, you will find that, they will ride easier, run finer than any tire you have used or seen at any price. We that when you want a bicycle you will give us your order, order at once, hence this remarkable tire offer. COASTER-BRAKES, built-up-wheels, everything in the big prices charged by dealers and repair men. Write for our DO NOT WAIT bicycle or a pair of tires from wonderful offers we are making. It only costs a postal to MEAD CYCLE COMPANY, Dept. Distinctively Different In Every W It is lively and easy riding, very durable and lined inside never becomes porous and which closes up small punctures have hundreds of letters from satisfied customers stating once or twice in a whole season. We weigh no more than qualities being given by several layers of thin, specially riding Back" sensation commonly felt when riding on asphalt "Basket Weed" tread which prevents all air from being road thus overcoming all suction. The regular price of these purposes we are making a special factory price to the rider and same day letter is received. We ship C.O.D. on approval, examined and found them strictly as represented. Recent (thely making the price $4.55 per pair) if you send enclose this advertisement. We will also send one nickel season metal puncture closers on full paid orders (these metal continental knife cuts or heavy gashes). Tires to be returned are not satisfactory on examination. Sent to us is as safe as in a bank. Ask your Postmaster, the Editor of this paper about us. If you order a pair of ride easier, run faster, wear better, last longer and look seen at any price. We know that you will be so well pleased give us your order. We want you to send us a small trial offer. built-up-wheels, saddles, pedals, parts and repairs, and everything in the bicycle line are sold by us at half the usual price. Write for our big SUNDRY catalogue. Us a postal today. DO NOT THINK OF BUYING a pair of tires from anyone until you know the new and costly costs a postal to learn everything. Write it NOW. NY, Dept. "JL" CHICAGO, ILL. Different, every Way the Best. We will allow a cash discount of 5 per cent (thereby making the price $4.55 per pair) if you send FULL CASH WITH ORDER and enclose this advertisement. We will also send one nickel plated brass hand pump and two sampson metal puncture closers on full paid orders (these metal puncture closers to be used in case of intentional knife cuts or heavy gashes). Tires to be returned at GUR expense if for any reason they are not satisfactory on examination. We are perfectly reliable and money sent to us is as safe as in a bank. Ask your Postmaster, Banker, Express or Freight Agent or the Editor of this paper about us. If you order a pair of these tires, you will find that they will ride easier, run faster, wear better, last longer and look finer than any tire you have ever used or seen at any price. We know that you will be so well pleased that when you want a bicycle you will give us your order. We want you to send us a small trial order at once, heave this repartable tire offer. order at once, hence these COASTER-BRAKES, built-up-wheels, saddles, pedals, parts and repairs, and everything in the bicycle line are sold by us at half the usual prices charged by dealers and repair men. Write for our big SUNDRY catalogue. DO NOT WAIT bicycle or a pair of tires from anyone until you know the new and wonderful offers we are making. It only costs a postal to learn everything. Write it NOW. Distinctively Different, In Every Way the Best. LOUIS, MO. --- Regular Price $8.50 per pair. To Introduce We Will Sell You a Sample Pair for Only (CASH WITH ORDER $4.55) NO MORE TROUBLE FROM PUNCTURES. The Weekly Globe-Democrat, of St. Louis, covers a field peculiarly and exclusively its own. It is issued twice every week. A big SEMI-WEEKLY paper. Eight to ten large pages every Tuesday and Friday. One Dollar a year. 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THE FORUM --- A HANDSOME SPRING SUIT Let Us Make Your EASTER SUIT $20 $20 NOW in our new location, 306 South Fifth Street, Frank lin Building; we want to interest men of Springfield in McKnight's Superior Tailoring. We want to prove to these men that Mc Knight Tailoring means choicer fabrics, better fit and finish and lower prices than can be had elsewhere. From our very large stock of imported woolens, we have selected some Very Handsome patterns in fine Serges, Tweeds, Worsteds and Cassimeres, from which he we will make up a suit to your special order, in our own careful and conscientious manner, for $20.00. The style will be correct. the linings and trim mings will be of excellent quality, the suit will fit in an easy and graceful manner and will please you in every respect or we will not ask you to accept it. It's an Exceptional offer, worthy of Prompt attention. Between Monroe and Capitol Avenue. Open Evenings Until 8 P.M. Saturdays Until 10:30 P.M. Strictly Union Workmanship. No Cause forSwapping. » Apropos the candidacy of Otis Duncan for alderman of the first ward, gives no cause whatever, of any Republican swapping his vote and if the entire Republican vote is polled, we have no fear for the result. Mr. Duncan is the only Republican candidate iu the first ward and should have the suppoft of all. Because -we feel entitled to representation in thts capacity, we urge the voters to go to the polls and elect him, We feel that the interests of the ward can be safely intrusted to his care, we believe that his ser. vices in the past. merit his eleva- tion to the council. For these aud various other. reasons, we shall persistently ugre his elec. tion. < = With New Tailoring Establishment. » Mr. Menry,C. Klymaa, former Ty of St; Louis, is now located in this cily in the capacity of man- ager of the McKnight Tailoring Co,, which has recently been es- tablished at 306 S. Fifth st., Franklin Bldg. Mr. Klyman has been assvciated with the tailor- ing business for many years, and is considered one of the best authorities in his line in the city or vicinity. re : + a, a 4 . Are You oni the Side With Right? ey ae Don't ask, ‘How does the Fou- ney stand, isthe Forua for yout’ ete., birt'ask yourself, how do I stand, am I for justice, am I for the people. gm J for right; if you are, then you‘answer your question in the affirmative. No ctiques or clans go with us,’ fair and impartial dealings, giving value'received and huping to re- ceive value for having given, Iset every man be well paid for his labor and let every man give fuil value for what is paid to him, that is, the earthly reward, That is what the miners want or what they should stand fur. Do unto others as you would them do unto you, in our opinion, is not impos- sibie, as was declared by Dr. Graham Taylor at the Presby- terian.church Monday evening. “Labor's Relation to Religion’ By Dr. Graham Taylor. Last Monday evening at the First Presbyterian church, Dr. Graham 'Vaylor, of the Tneologi- eal Seminary of Chicago, spoke from the above subject, He-is a ripe scholar and a deep logician, He is a stauneh sundae kar ganized labor and the child labor and compulsory education laws. He believes in bringing religion and politics in closer relation and declared that industrialism is the base of religion, His speech was exceptionally tine and the au. dience gave good attention. His argument that to be in a compet- itive business and atthe same time abide by the golden rule, is impossible, Was ¢ »ntradicted by Dr. Converse and we are little inclined with the Docior. Rev. A. L. Stewart; atose and asked the speaker as to whether or not the golden rule ob tained between the blacks and whites in the south, to which Dr THE FORUM Taylor said: ‘I think not.” Dr. Converse held that a man can be in business and, onest, and interpreted the gi m rule to mean that: ‘‘I will do'the best Ican unto others under circum. stances surrounding, with the hope that you do likewise unto them,’’ Weare not taking the stand‘that so many people abide by the golden rule, but,"we con- tend that to abide is notimpos- sible under any circumstduces. The Weekly Budget : National and Domestic. Miss Susan B, Anthony is dead —this was a remarkable . 86 years was hers to labot for a noble Gause. “She was a staunch abolitionist, an ardent suporier of justice, an advocate bf wo- man’s suffrage anda christian lady—thus another brilliant can- dle-burns,. out,. but the lustre from the luminous rays has ig- pited upon our heads and still radiates—we mourn the loss. The coal operators failing to concede any points, a strike Apri! 1, is imminent—settle it if you can peaceably—give the miners justice, ~The Jéws are being denied civ- il and political rights on the ac- count of ace, religion and condi- tions in Russia. The sun do move. The city of Chicago passed the ordinance for $1000 license for saloons, The council of this city passed an act to work the priso- ners who cannot pay their noes on the streets. - a Judson W. Lyons will step out next month as registrar of the U. S. Treasury and W. T, Vernon will be ushered in, The 8th Regiment I. N. G, will bein camp this year July 14-21, : Taylor’s Pantatorium. The Capital City Pantatorium, owned by Mr. Harry Taylor, is increasing in business dimen- siofs and the employer's person- nel. The establishment is one if not the largestin the city, em- ploying 12 or 14 persons. Itisa credit to Mr. Taylor and to the colored population. He is now doing @ large business. Mrs. Julia Cabbel, an efficient lady tailoress, has charge of the la. dies’ tailoring department, which has just been added. “The sun'‘do move.” "$s In this issue of the Forum ap pears the page ‘ad’ of the Me- Knight Tailoring Establishment. Notice their special daster Suit offers, Their goods are high grade and the price is low for the quality. »We commend our readers to them and ask that you mention having seen the ‘ad.’ In connection with this firm is Mr. Ed Donagan, whom the firm management speak in high terms. Let our people rush in and orde: from sq genial a firm. Capt. Byrd was in Quincy las last week. THE FORUM Is now tke Leading Colored Paper inthe City ddd a Has the largest and * best circulation. .¢ Goes among influential people. Read by Both Races Has good Writers. “Ture Nationat DomestTio,”’ Indianapolis, Indiana. The Voice of the Negro, a Atlanta,* Georgia. The C plored American Magazine, .. 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