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THE FORUM VOL. 3, NO. 13. Johnson-Bohler Nuptials. One of the prettiest home weddings of the season was that of Miss Pearl Bohler and Chester Johnson which was solemnized Thursday evening at 8:30 p.m., at the residence of the bride's aunt, Mrs. Thos Walker of N. 2d street. Both parties are popular in society. The couple was attended by Miss Nola Hamilton as bridesmaid and Clarence Clem as best man. Rev. T. Price tied the nuptial knot. The parlors were profusely decorated and under an arch of plants and cut flowers, the marriage vows were received. Miss Hazel Bates played the wedding march. Only immediate friends were present. The bridesmaid, Miss Nola Hamilton, wore pearl colored silk and carried carnations. The bride was attired in a gown of pink silk with real lace trimmins and wore pearl ornaments. She carried pink bride's roses. The groom and best man wore the conventional black Mr. and Mrs. Johnson will be at home after May 1. The Women's Club. The Woman's Club held their regular business meeting on Monday afternoon at the residence of the president, Mrs. V. Warren. About twenty members were in attendance. The outline of business was transacted very speedily. The philanthropic section will hold the fair on or about 7 or 9 of May. The general club entertainment will be held about the 27 or 30 of this month, so look out for the great 'ad' and program in a few days. We wish to realize a good sum for the Home this year. The committee on soliciting money for the piano fund, reported this month $5.06. All must do better next month. We desire to bring in $10 each month and persons who have pledged 10c a month to these ladies, do not forget to give this small mite. The Home Culture section will meet next Monday at the residence of Mrs. Julia Foree, 1411 E. Jackson Street, and the members are requested to come on time. Mrs. Roie Hunter is the chairman. The president served light refreshments all of which we enjoyed. Do not forget the entertainment to be given at the Home April 23d by Mrs. Abner Naylor. The date was formerly set for "Be ye doers and not sayers only." the 25. This will be a musical treat. Do not fail to come. The orphans will entertain you highly April 9, at Masonic hall. Come and see little Sammie Cole Doodie Green in their comic songs also baby Doolittle and master Haymaker in their southern costumes. Come and enjoy an hour of pleasure and fun. Remember April 9 at Masonic hall. Mr. and Mrs. Naylor Entertain. On Wednesday afternoon, April 4, Mr. and Mrs. Abner Naylor entertained the Social Sunlight Circle and additional friends in honor of their daughter-in-law, Mrs. A. W. Naylor who will leave in a few days to spend the summer in Ohio. The afternoon was very pleasantly spent with music and conversation and games of all kinds. Two prizes were awarded during In Next We In Next Week's Forum The Easter Number. Get matter in by not later Wednesday afternoon. Get matter in by not later than Wednesday afternoon. the afternoon, Mrs. Eula Douglas receiving the first and Mrs. Annie Parker the second. Sunny smiles and glad greetings were given by all to all, which like the gentle rain from heaven, are twice blessed, blessing the giver and the receiver. The parlor and dining room were beautifully decorated in pink and green. the work of Mrs. Laura Lafayette of Jacksonville. The following were the guests: Mesdames Fields, Long, Al Wilson, M. J. Rollins, Annie Parker, Richard Ross, Thos. Steele, Jennie Morrison, Eula Douglas, Bessie Mosby, A. W. Naylor, Susan C. Davis, Page, E. B. Smith, Alice Smith, D El Ward, Laura Barnett of Jacksonville and Mrs. Anderson of Indiana. Misses Retta Davis, Louise Naylor and little Low Naylor. Mr. Abner Naylor served the following menu: Bread and Butter Sandwiches Peach Ice Cream Assorted Cake Bon-bons Coffee All left wishing for Mrs. Ursie Naylor, during her trip this summer that "Many a wayside flower of love, Be sent to help and cheer her. And through the summer soon to dawn. May loyal friends be near her." The Leland Hotel Pantatorium. Joe L. Morgan has just furnished up nice quarters in the basement of the Leland Hotel and started a business which is a credit to himself and the people. He is a young man and we endorse his efforts and ask especially the young people to give him their work. He is prepared to turn out good work and will not send any other out. Call and ek's Forum by not later than soon. see him and get the monthly monthly rate. Another milestone reached in the business world. A Birthday Celebration. Mr. William Donagan celebrated his 77th anniversary the 15th of last month at his residence, 118 W. Edwards St. He is a well known citizen and is respected by all. In his early life he followed the shoemakers trade. Many of his friends were present and about 40 relatives. Mr. Donagan received many presents A delicious lunch was served and all wished him many more happy returns. Union Baptist church Notes. Sundy April 8th. Subjects: 11 a.m."The Cross, a weight or glory. 8 p. m. "Moral cowardice" 15C A MONTH The Tuesday Election. The returns of last Tuesday's election show that the democrats have carried the city and Sangamon county by large majorities We cannot give any causes for this overwhelming democratic victory, save Republican apathy and inactivity in time of 'peace.' The leaders of the party no longer give support and recognition to the element proper, in the party. The one reason most vital, is the split and hurrah over the fight for United States Senator. As to the first ward we assign the cause thus: First; money, is we fear, wasted on ungrateful nonentities. Second; the white Republicans, mostly, are wolves in sheep's clothes and do not vote for a man who is not classed 'white.' The proof: The first precinct has approximately 54 colored votes, Duncan got 59. This precinct has about 125 Republican votes. The second precinct has, approximately 210 Republican votes, Duncan got 204. The third precinct gave Duncan 54, just about the colored vote and has about 150 Republican votes in it. The Republicans did not vote for Duncan. All this talk that colored people will not vote for their own color, is hot air. We refuse to be fooled all the time. We shall have colored men up for places at each election and shall expect the suffrage from the party we are affiliated with. St. Paul Notes. The Phantom Social was given by the Womon's Sewing Circle last Thursday, was a successful affair taking into consideration the inclement weather that set in just at the hour for the people to gather. The program rendered was excellent Mrs. Jessie Vaughn as a typical Chinese lady delivered the recitation above par. Mr. Ellis never fails to enthuse and command undivided attention. Mrs. Carrie Lee-Hamilton and her young ladies in their delsarte exercises was indeed worth going through sleet and rain to see. A neat sum was realized. The circle met Thursday with Mrs. Amanda Clem on S. College street Quite an enjoyable afternoon was spent in sewing while listening to strains of sweet music. The women are preparing to give their entertainment for Continued on Last Page. THE FORUM weekly magazine paper devoted to the interests of the whole people. Entered as second-class matter, February 24, 1904, at the postoffice at Springfield, Ill., under the Act of Congress of March 3, 1879. ROGERS & BARBOUR Proprietors One Year ..... $1.50 One Month ..... 15c Per Copy ..... 5c OFFICE: 305 1-2 S. Sixth St. Phone Maiu 998 THE FORUM'S STAFF. E. L. Rogers, Editor and Manager. Will H. arbour, Associate Editor and Secretary. Thompson Bros., Branch Omce. Hemann The Printer 305j So. 6th SL. EDITORIAL Saturday, April 7, 1906. "Farewell, a long farewell." to all thy ungratefulness—Mr. Winter. We come, a joyful welcome, to all thy pieasantness—O Spring. The Clansman and Uncle Tom's Cabin have been given an everlasting quietus in Kentucky by a bill passed by the Legislature, which has just adjourned, and the Governor has signed the bill. We need no such plays. The bill prohibits plays that tends to create race prejudice. —The Kentucky Reporter. [That's good so far as the Clansman is concerned. Of course Uncle Tom's Cabin is not necessarily a bad play, but both had better be relegated to the rear.] The Strike and the People. While we agree the "laborer is worth his hire." there always should be due consideration and deliberation given before strikes are precipitated, a good example, viz: the miners at Indianapolis—they acted more discreetly than they have be fore acted since their origin as an organization. The plumbers, in our opinion acted unwise. They receive $375 for eight hours work per day and that is good pay—about $1062.50 per annum allowing 55 Sundays off. The people have some rights—if there salaries are raised or were raised, the people would have to pay higher for their plumbing and they cannot afford to pay more. While you deserve good pay, you should give good and valuable service. Quite a discussion arose in the Culture Club last Sunday from Prof. A. L. Stewart's remarks: "A white man's question and a black man's answer," in which introductory the speaker asked or said: "Whether or not there be a Negro Problem, there is a problem and ever will be so long as occurrences, such as happened recently in Ohio and more recently in Chattanooga. Tenn. are had, etc." There are those who are inclined to believe that there is no race 'negro problem,' and we are inclined to be with the people of this opinion. There is an American problem—American because it is peculiar to the Americans only. Technically putting it there may be Negro problem here but the solution to it is worked out by this formula: Education plus --- THE FORUM money minus crime; energy plus economy minus waste, plus land titles. Respect and adoration far the female sex, and so on plus. The preacher should not be stereotyped. But if he would be original in a safe, sensible and sane way, let him make an independent and absolutely free study of the great facts which cluster around the soul, which have their center in the cross and their circumference in the eternities; let him closely and perpetually study human nature with his own eyes and through the eyes of its great interpreters, and by all, its divine interpreter, the Bible; let him go forth and patiently study the infinite variety and freshness of nature's symbolisms; let him descend reverently and sympathetically into the depths of Christ's sacrificial soul; let him wed his heart and thought to the actual and true in human life today, and he can not be commonplace.—National Baptist Union. [The logic of the writer is good, his premises and conclusions are excellent. We endorse the article. Will our preachers over the land take cognizance?] The Law and the Mob. Whether or not the law is to be applied to the crime of those Southern gentlemen who murdered the man Johnson pending a stay of execution granted by the Supreme Court, remains to be seen. The great mass of the American people do not look behind appearances, but take them on the face of the returns. They seem ever ready to believe all sorts of absurd stories concerning the cause of these illegal killings. But a case occasionally comes forward which shows that these crimes against the name of civilization are not prompted by any desire to protect "the honor of our women." The killing of Johnson was one of them. It was one for which there was absolutely no excuse for it clearly showed that it was prompted alone by that spirit of deviltry to the soil of South. What the people of this country do not seem able to understand is that such crimes really injure those who commit them more than the race against which they are committed; that what they are really making a debt in the form of degradation which must be paid with usury if this country continues its march in the direction of a higher civilization. Such debts contracted by a people cannot be repudiated or "bluned" out of the account of life. It not paid by the fathers it will have to be faced by their children. If history counts for anything it shows that none can escape the consequences of evil doing, violations of the known law of right and wrong are the unchained lions in the road of progress.—Indianapolis Freeman. [This is well said. "What fools these mortals be." "Yea, the curse shall visit the third and fourth generations." It seems that the white people should have more sense than some of them exhibit. "Why whatsoever a man soweth that shall he also reap in manifold." It would be suicidal for us to instruct you to vote for a man just because he be a republican or a democrat; vote for men and principle. Stick to your party as nearly as environments will permit though. READ THE FORUM PUBLISHED WEEKLY Largest Colored Circulation in 11. County. Price: per annum. $1 50; three months. in advance. 40 cents; per month. 15 cents. Office: 305 1-2 South Sixth Street. TELEPHONE MAIN 998, INTER-STATE 1092. WRITE ALL MATTER TO THE FORUM. L. L. ROGERS, Manager. PREPARE FOR THE Metropolitan Club's Grand Easter Ball will be the most Elaborate thing of its kind ever given Wednesday, April 18 At Arion Hall. Blood's Orchestra. Admission $1 per couple. Single 50c. If you're in doubt let us lead trump to you? The "Imperial" is always the proper hat-- never alike two seasons together--except in price ---$3.00. PETER MYE PETER MYERS & CO For Fine Commercial Work HAMANN The Printer 305 SOUTH SIXTH ST. 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Piper announces himself or Probate clerk in this issue "Roly Poly San" To The "Keystone" and get something to read. Your brain is hungry" 8. MO. ST. LOUIS, MO. Supreme court of the state declares primary law unconstitutional. Extra Session of the Legislature called Governor Deneen April 10. Removal---Notice. I have removed my stock of staple and fancy groceries from the old stand. First and Jefferson Streets to First and Washing ton streets, one block south. I have also added a new Meat Market, fully stocked with everything in the meat line. All old friends are requested to call and new ones also. I will, as in the past, give all orders my person attention Musical program to be rendered At Zion Baptist Church, April 17th Under the auspices of the Ladies Auxiliary: Selection, C. C Quartette; ..... Instrumental, V. Alexander; Tenor solo A. Bender; ..... Recital, ..... R. Douglas; selection, c- c. Quartette; - - - - - Voice, R Hunter Baritone, W Smith; - - - - - Recital Blossom Loe; Instrumental, L. Murrell: - - Tenor solo, Dr. s. A. Ware; Recital, L. H. Green; - - - Voice, C Kirby; bass solo, R. Holemad, - - Instrumental, N. Gaddie- You will find the "Royal Metropolis melioration," will be something new, representing the four seasons of the year; at Zion, Tuesday night, April 17th, 1906. Mrs. M. Wilson, Mrs. I. Dukes, General Managers. THE FORUM J. T. Landrith, 2012 E. Stuart Street Dealer In: Groceries and Meats New 'Phone, 1096. GIVE HIM A CALL. The Proclamation Drama, that were to be given at masonic hall April 9, will be rendered at the L. O. O. Home, same date, by children of the Home. Irene Bell, Mgr. Dr. J. H. Magee was in Chica go this week. ents. Roy M. Attorn 5234 North me cour clares p constitu Session lature o ernor Den April 10 oval---N ed my stock o s from the old Streets to First e block south Heat Market, g in the meat l s are requested I will, as in the on attention Roy M. Seeley Attorney at Law. 523] North Side Square Both Phones 1503. court of the res primary institutional. ission of the ure called for Deneen il 10. ---Notice. stock of staple and the old stand. First to First and Washing k south. I have also Market, fully stocked the meat line. requested to call and as in the past, give all ention CHAS. J. BRETZ. program to be Baptist Church, A the auspices of the ties Auxiliary: e; ..... Instrum . Recital, ..... am to be rendered Church, April 17th, voices of the La- uxiliary: Instrumental, V. Alexander; R. Douglas; Voice, R Hunter Dr. J E Henderson Since 1972 West Side Square. HOURS: 9 to 11 a m.; 3 to 5; 7 to 8 p. m. FIRST WARD PLACE: 218 North 13th Street. HOURS: Till 8 a. m.; 12 to 1 m.; 5:30 to 6:30 p. m., and at night. Telephone Main 11229 Smoke The Foul Tip Cigar, 5 cents. HOMEMADE. James Finch, of Peoria, was in the city last week. Messrs. Jas. Adams, Wm. Fisch' and A. H. Roberts, of the state house force, were in Chicago, ahis week. Capt. R. A. Byrd was in Quincy this week. Mrs J. W. McKinney is suffering this week from an ulcerated sore throat. Mrs Marie Toles has gone to Bloomington where she will remain for a few months. P. E. COLEMAN Dealer In HomeKilled Fresh, Salt and Cured Meats. Vegetables in season. 1430 Adams St. Springfield, Illinois. Both Phones 850 Type-Write your speeches & Essays. If you desire your Essays, orations or business letters type-written, call to see The FORUM. Will guarantee satisfaction. Price: 10cts. per foolscap page. Office. 305½ So. 6th Phone, old, 998 New. Re. 1992 Lawrence Brandon Proprietor East End Sample Rooms Northwest cor. 11th and Mason sts. ▲ choice line of WINES, LIQUORS and CIGARS. Ice Cold Reisch Beer on Tap.. We are glad to report that Mrs. Lena Scott is much better. Gilford Smith is on the mend. The St. Paul sewing circle will give its entertainment for the June rally, June 7. The St. John sewing circle met last Thursday with Mrs. Johnson, 1600 E. Mason Street. A musical entertainment will be given at St John church, 12. Rev. Mrs. E. A. Brewington has returned to the city Mrs. Lavata Long has been sick at her residence on S.17th street. CHICAGOR"ALTON RY. . —e TIME 4, | YY TABLE 3 FOR THE NORTH. No. Leave. * 6, Palace Express for Chicago.12:28 am * 3. Midnight Special for Chicago 2:50 am * 12. Atlantie Express for Chicago 7:10 am 7800. Spfld-Lincoln Accom ....... 9:40 am * 2. The Alton L'ted tor Chicago.12:01 pm $302. Spfld-Lincoln Accom ...... 1:25 pm { 4. Prairie St. Ex. for Chicago.. 2:52 pm * 42. Bloomington Local ......... 5:00 pm FOR THE SOUTH. * 9. Palace Exp, for St. Louis.. 3:25am * 11. Midnight Spe. for St. Louis. 5:05 am * 45. Capital City Flyer for St. L. 6:25 am j 15. St. Louis Accommodation.. 9:07 am * 1. Prairie St. Ex. for St. Louis 2:35 pm + 3. The Alton Ltd. for St. Louis 4:16 pm FOR PRORIA. t Mixed train for Pekin ..... 6:00am + 62. Peoria Express ............+ 8:05 am f 56. Peoria Accommodation .... 3:15 pm TRAINS ARRIVE. From Chicago and the North, *3:25 a. m., *6:05 a. m., *2:35 p. m., 74:16 p. m., +8340 p. m, From Bloomington, *9:00 a, m. from St. Louis and the South, 12:28 a, ra., #2950 a. m., +10:50 a. m., *12:01 p. m., +2:62 p, m.. 8:85 ‘p.m. From Peoria, #845 a, m., 72:20 p.m. *Daily, ¢Except Sunday. For folders, rates and ftirther informa- tion call upon or address D. G. CAMPBELL, ficket Agent Chicago & Alton’ Ry., Springtield, I. RAILWAY TIME TABLES. em 4 Depot Tenth, between Washington and Jet- ferson streets. eS Going hast » Arrive, Depart. Buffalo Past Mail 2:5 am 2:16 am eChicago Expre Starts 7:30 am Continental Limited $45 am 9:60 am Lafayette Accom i. 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Sunday, Accom.. 9:20 pm 6:80 am ea eee eee ne Trains arrive and 4spart from Chicago & Alton depot as follows: Westbound, Arrive. aNo. 22. Indiananolis Mail & Exp, 2:00 pm *No. 34. Cincinnati Exp sleeper. 6:30 am aNo. 42. Sidell & Decatis Accom 10:50 am Fasthound. Depart. aNo. 23. Indianapolis Mail & Exp. 9:48am *No. 35. Cincinnati Exp... sleeper. 9:30 pm aNo. 42. Decatur & Sidell Accom. 3:30 pm Nos. 24 and 35 carry sleeping car be- tween Springfield, Indianapolis and Cin- cinnati. *Daily. aDaily except Sunday. Prices For Political An- nouncements Stu + ard Nation BOmices....# 10.00 Oon- ty OMcen 6. SAE Tae BD Mavor of Springfleld........... 5.00 Regnlar write-ups. 10¢ per line. Yen line notiee one time, with an- nouincement, free, THE FORUM The Hinman Brothers murder trial is set for Menday, Aqril 9. Political Announce- ments. FOR State SENATOR. I hereby announce myself a candi- date for the Republican nomination for state senator from this district. If nominated and elected, I shall vote for the Republican candidate for United States senator receiving the highest number of votes in this senatorial distraict. LoGaN Hay FOR COUNTY JUDGE. I will be a candidate for re-nom- ination to the office of county Judge and Jndge of the Juvenile court, of Sangamon county, subject to the de- cision of the democratic — primary, April 28, G. W. MURRAY We are authorized to announce the candidacy of Wm. Childers for sheriff of Sangamon county subjeci to the decision of the Re- publican primaries, April 28. FOR COUNTY TREASURER. — John J. Hiemberger announces! himse'f a candidate for the office of county treasurer, subject to the de- cision of the republican primaries, W. i. Waite announces his candi- daey for treasurer, subject to the de- cision of the Repliean primaries, Apr Thereby announce myself a candidate for the — republican nomination for the offlee of sher iff of Sangamon county, Lil,+ sub- ject to the decision of the repub- lican primaries Aprii 28, 1906. Walter Black, FOR PROBATE CLERK. Joho HH. Piper announces himself as a eandidate for clerk of the Pro- bate Court of Sangamon County. subject to the decision of the Re- publican primaries to be held April 28, 1806. I hereby announce mvself a candi- date for clerk of the Probate te sabject to the decision of the repub- ican primaries, April 28, 1906. John D,. Constant. Eimer L Rogers is a candidate | for Probate clerk on the Rep iblican ticket, primaries April 28 a ce 7 eee 6 MEA Sey TIME: CARD aout € é eae O67 ae af 5 eee GES” Breese in) “Gi i ene 1 |e > ala YP PF Se Sites oe aaa) n ret | ey 8 Ca EAST BOUND. SOUTH BOUND. A. M. P.M. A. M. P. 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Healthful, Excellent Water, c Lights, Steam Heat. ses, College Preparatory and ses, Music. Industrial Work. Dress Making, Machinery departments Enlarged, New large Faculty, Opens October egro Men and Women Deputies Wanted Everywhere. RUST UNIVERSITY Holly Springs, Location Healthful, Exc. Electric Lights, Steam College Courses, College Pr Normal Courses, Music. In Sewing and Dress Making Hall. All Departments E Buildings, Large Faculty, 3, 1905. Location Healthful, Excellent Water, Electric Lights, Steam Heat. College Courses, College Preparatory and Normal Courses, Music. Industrial Work. Sewing and Dress Making, Machinery Hall. All Departments Enlarged, New Buildings, Large Faculty, Opens October 3.1905. WILLIAM W. FOTER, Jr., President Donor ORDINERS Henry Watterson' Paper Of State Grand Master of U. B. F. and S. M. T.. To all whom it may concern: I do hereby appoint brother J W. Thomas, an organizer. He may organize Lodges, Temples, Juveniles, under the direction of the State Grand Master of Illinois; and perform such other duties as may be assigned to him, and report his actions to the S. G. M. Forum Both one year, only $1.50 Given under my hand and scau' this 20th day of March, a d., 1906. J. C S EELE Few people in the United States have not heard of the Courier-Journal. Democratic in all things, fair in all things, clean in all things, it is essentially a family paper. By a special arrangement we are enabled to offer the WEEKLY COURIER-JOURNAL one year and this paper for the price named above. Send your subscription for the combination to us-not to the Courier-Journal. This organizations cares for its sick and dead and allows endowment. Wm. Childers, the republican candidate for sheriff should receive the patronage of the readers of the Forum, he treats all people the same, employs both colored and white.—Buys from and sells to all a like. i his cattle and horse business—has proven to be a gentleman, and we cannot buy say he should have a fare share of the vote, and if elected will make a good sheriff. He is making no 'straw' promises neither is he promising to move mountains. He does promise to do his duty and give each race its share of the spoils. The greatest of all newspapers is the Daily Globe Democrat, of St. Louis. It has no equal or rival in all the west and ought to be in the hands of every reader of any Daily paper. It costs, by mail, postage prepaid Daily Including Sunday, one year, $6 00: 6 months, $3; 3 months, $1.60; Daily without Sunday, one year, $4: 6 months, $2: 3 mon hs, $1; Sunday Edition—a big newspaper and magazine combined, 48 to 76 pages every Sunday, one year, $2; 6 months, $1. 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 Company, St. Louis, Mo. See advertisement of the "Twice-a-Week" issue of the Globe-Democrat elsewhere in this paper. Wanted every colored person in town to get a copy of the Voice of the egro and other magazines. There is something in them you cannot afford to miss better than a love story. For sale at Tucker's, Thompson Bros., and Tu Keystone. --- --- Write The Weekly Courier-Journal and the The Forum 3051 S. 6th Street. CHAS. METZGER. Beef, Pork Mutton. Lard, Etc CHAS. METZGER. Beef, Pork Mutton. Lard, Etc All kinds of Sausage a specialty PHONE 286 627 E. WASH-ST. THE FORUM VER $300,000 ISU ENTA [ CORPORATED ENAL BENEFICIAR al cost, Life, Accident and EASY PAYMENT For further particulars SITY, B. Water, at. Factory and al Work. machinery d, New October RS W. M. Childers For Sheriff. Subscribe for the FORUM. Is the world better? OFAIDERS MAPLE CITY TRY IT WHAT WOULD SELF WASH IT HAS NO EQUAL IN THE WORLD WHITE BAR WASHING TRADE MARK REGISTERED MONMOUTH ILLINOIS The best is always the cheapest. We claim the best.' Try for yourself. ...CAPITOL LAUNDRY... GEO. SOLLMAN the hustler for business. Quality! Quality!! Quality!!! our watch-word. 723 East Washington Street Both Phones 207. Opening.....the choir.....Scripture Reading Prayer.....chaplain.....Singing choir Anthean.....Choir. Reading to the Juveniles Instrumental.....Mrs. A. Naylor. Due t.....Misses Lena Singleton and Gertie Watts Paper, "Race Ideals".....Dr J. E. Henderson Voice.....Mrs. J. C. McClain Baritone solo.....Arval Terrell sbbstitutes, for failures. Journal Report.....Sherman Hickman Critic's Report,.....J. E. Thompson Chaplain.....Rev J. B. Anderson Thos. R. Thompson Miss Josie Snowden President. Secretary. Judge Murray will speak before the club Easter night. The Culture Club's program for Easter will be rendered at 8 p.m. instead of 4 p.m. L. J. KEMP, Supreme Secretary, Hoopesten, Illinois. LEGION ORDER OF AMERICA Age Disability Benefits to both men and Address, C. WICKLIFFE SMITH, Supreme O. 201 East Main Street, Dan MAPLE C IT HAS NO SELF TRADE MARK REGISTERED. WHITE BATH EQUAL IN T WASH SOAP MOUTH ILLINOIS always the cheapest. We claim the bo APITOL LAUNDRY GEO. SOLLMAN the hustler for business Quality!! our watch-word. East Washington S Both Phones 207. the Culture Clu At Masonic Hall Programme GION RICA fits to both men and women. SMITH, Supreme Organizer, St Main Street, Danville, Illinois. APLE CITY WHITE BAR EQUAL IN THE WORLD WASHING SOAP We claim the best. Try for LAUNDRY. DOLLMAN for business. lity!! Quality utch-word. Washington Street ones 207. ure Club. onic Hall amme: Sunday April, 8th. 1906. the choir ..... Scu chaplain...... the Juveniles ..... M al..... Mis es Lena Singleton and ce Ideals" ..... Dr c do ..... Mrs Scripture Reading Singing choir Choir Mrs. A. Naylo Ms Lena Singleton and Gertie Watt Dr J. E. Henderson Mrs. J. C. McClan Arval Terre Vote for W. M. Childers For Sheriff of Sangamon County, April 28 Sanctions Mob Violence. Some one dodges behind a nom de plume in the Iilinois State RK gister of April Ist and signs his name, ‘An Ohioan.’ Whoever this fellow is, he isa pro mob violeuce man resides in this city—boware of him, He attempted to criticise the editor- ial in the Register of March 29th in which issue the editor con demued the mob and declared that every man should have equal rights and equal protection as guarateed by the organic law of tnis nation. The eritic says he was an eye witness to the crime of two years ago in Oh o and had the honor of being acquainted with the unfortunate man who met his death at the hands of the Negroes. Cin you picture the widows ud orphans,’’ he said makiug amends for the mob, We do not need to reiterate the fact that we are opposed to the erimes Committed by black aud white men, fer the columns of this paper show it, We refer him wo the law. — Does crime ex ceed or g> beyond the power of the court to punish? We also ask the ‘Ohiown’ can he picture the widow and orphwus of the other fellow and more, can he picture ths homes of innocent people, mide desolate by the mob? Ah Brutus, the day has come that we have Antonys to follow you with oratious over dead Cowes irs wao can spaak. The United States Supreme Court nor Congress can always oppress justice and the truth, that bouyaut fore: is to» great. “Trath erushed to earth shall rise again, the eternal years of God are hers ” “Tue Negro had to be the aggressor.”’ Who said so, the mob, peradventure? Go back to your own constitution, even if he were ‘aggressor’ that does not give the mob leave tu act. “Ohioan” tres to lead off by saying, “Understand me sir, l’m no advocate of mb law,” then why criticise the Register’s edi- torial. The Register and we have no sympathy for tbe Negro if he is guilty—butis he more guilty than the mob? Get your logic, ‘Ohioan’ and learn that a line cannot be straight and at the same time make a c1ooked track where it was lain. The ‘‘Jim Crow’’ Question. While we are opposed to all forms of the so called Jim Crow’ car business but what will amel- iorate it, loud talk on the streets and inefticacious threats? No. Bat, good deportment in public places, cleanliness, tidiness, un- obstre perousuess, politeness, in- telligence, self-respect, on the one hand and business thrift, accumulation of property, reli- ability, truthfulness, morality, and better respect for our women (those who deserve it) better so- cial restrictions good bank ac- counts, less vagrancy and public court busivess, on the — other hand, are the essentials needed to mike any people or race a poten- tial factor. Not to be ostracised and cramped A bubble on the waves is bean tiful, but you can blow it out ¢ THE FORUM existence with your breath, so |< oT talk without action, Beye doers | and not sayers only, | THE LAMENT OF PODECUS | O Geraldine! When thy vermillion lips ¢ Press soft a kiss to miue, ‘Tis sweetness, dear, like honey drips Celestial, food sublime. And I have no need of dinner! O Geraldine! When thy big sparkling eyes Shoot forth electric sparks, Far, far around a brightness lies, Life without you'd be dark. And Standard Oil would rise! O, Geraldine! Wuen thy deep bell-toned voice Bursts forth in word or song— Hestatic dreams, a thousond joys! My sighs are deep and long And I feel like the manager of | Sembrich or Patti! | —CATTEGAT. Thoughts and Thinks. ANPINALION,. Just for one thing, Lord, I thirst, And it is this: Evermore to hold Thee first, , In woe or bliss. . Where I leaving thee would stray To guilt’s dark path, Gently bring me to the way, That shuas thy wrath. Hunger I for just one thing; That I in Him, Growing up complete, may sing, With seraphim, What is the breadth and depth and height Of thy so wondrous love and might.—Jas, Edgar French. Fer Wilberforce University. | On next Thursday evening, April 12, there will bea grand concert given at St. Paul church under the leadership of Mr, A, Roberts of Chicago, for the ben- efit of Wilberfore University. Tne entertainment promises to be very unique in character and the participants on the program have been well chosen from the best the city affords. There will be anumber given by one of the literary gentlemen of Chicago. An invitation is extended to all tocome and spend a pleasant evening, thereby aiding higher intellectuality, William Childers is a Republi- can candidate for sheriff of San- gamon county. Give him your support. The city elec ion is over and | the city remains democratic. We had hoped to elect Otis Diaoeen | alderman of the tirst ward, bor did not. His defeat is easily’ accounted for, We shall have) more to say of this later, Pray for the “sinners,” not necessarily the von ‘member.’ Have just opened and doing | First-Class Work. : Leland Hotel Pantatorium. (Located in the Bisement.) Cleaning, Pressing »» Repairing MonruHity RATES GIVEN. Wealso do Press- Ppp ais for Ladies. ei eee ae J. L. MORGAN, Proprietor. THE FORUM Is now the Leading Colored Paperinthe City dd da Has the lergest and best circulation. Gocs among influential people. Read by Both Raccs Has good Writers. Parties in the city and out, who are considerably behind with their Forum bill, will do us a favor and show their real ap- preciation for our undertaking, by seuding in all or apart of what they owe and as_ nearly straight as you can with the back years’ acbount, Notice! Notice! Partieswho do not get their paperas late as Mondays, call at Thompson Bros. 806 E. Wash. ington, St., or at this oftice, or call up old phone 998, res. new phone, 1092, and be supplied. You can also buy papers and magazines at these places. MGS, “It is no benetit to have given me something. but it is a benefit tohave enabled me to obtain something for myself.’'—Emer son, Wanted every colored person intown to get a copy of the Voice of the egro and other magazines. ‘There is something in them you cannotatfford to miss —better than alove story, For sale at Tucker's, Thompson Bros., and fa. Keystone, | Subseribe for the Forum. rt Morro: | 6. EOWARU BauMann (HAS, T, BAUMAN | Baumann Bros. | | Prescription Orusabeta| Deutsche Apothcke | Cor. 7th aad Washington Sts. Tel. Main 654. (15 West Side Square Tel. Main 653 F. REISCH & BRO. City Brewery Their Bottle Beer is Fine Bock’s Special Can’t be Beat » Try it! NOTICES. Price 84.00 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. rof 3. Hardin Long Chancellor Com C. Renfro, K. of R andS Is the world better? DON'T FORGET! -Hartmann Brothers- SELLS VIENNA BREAD. Ninth and Washington Streets. GIVE THEM A CALL. --THE-- "KEYSTONE" Fine Line of Cigars and Tobacco Two fine Brunswick Pool Tables Young Men's Headquarters 121 South 4th-st. Benj. Jackson, Prop. Continued from front page. the rally of June 7. By a unanimous vote the circle donated two dollars to help defray the funeral expenses of Mrs. Walter Casey. Next Thursday will be the day set apart for quiltting and the quilt will be put in at the church. All members are requested to be present at some time during the day and assist in the work. An appetizing repast was enjoyed by the members present after which the meeting adjourned. Augustus Johnson of Williams Boulevard, is reported not so well. We are pleased to report Mrs. Martha Smith able to be out again. Mrs. Morgan, the president of the circle is suffering with an attack of pleurisy. Mrs. Wilson of W. Laurel street, is reported ill. The rally for last month was a grand success. Together with the $50 donated by one of the old clubs, $108 was realized. Eight dollars and fifty cents was donated to the burial of Mrs. Lulu Casey. Parents should remember to give the children extra penies for the Easter collection. The sewing circle of St. Paul church gave a phantom party in the lecture room of the church Thursday evening, being a novel, and ejoyed by a large audience. Special mention is deserved Mrs. Jessie Bond THE FORUM T! ers- eets. New Burp SA co s rop. Now by It is C RE The Trustee Helpers of St. Paul's church, will meet at the residence of Mrs. Matilda Jackson on S 9th St., Tuesday afternoon, April 10th at 2 o'clock by order of the president, Mrs. Maynard. Dr. J. E. Henderson is to talk before the Culture Club tomorrow and he should have, at least the courtesy due a man of his calibre. Parties who desire to get writeups in the Easter number will please get their matter here by Monday or Tuesday. We desire to have the cuts of the clergy and their church cuts. NOTICE. DECATUR—our collector will be in your city April 17 and 18, and will be glad to see all of our customers and let them get straightened up with us. Ed. Miss Maggie Edwards of Greenville, Ky., who has been visiting her aunt Mrs. H. Long, has returned home much to the disappointment and regret of the many friends she made during her sojourn in the city. Mrs. A. W. Naylor and her daughter Iow, left Thursday evening for Cedarville, Ohio, where she will be the guests of her parents during the summer. The little Misses Blackwell sang a duet at the St. Paul Sabbath school last Sunday afternoon in a very creditable manner. Thos. Steele has been visiting friends in Kentucky and Indiana for a week. Mrs. Oney Anderson of Newburg, Indiana, is visiting Mrs. Thomas Steele and daughter, Miss Lillian Walls. --- 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. It is a safe place to invest your money. Call on CHAS. A. ELLIS REAL ESTATE, LOANS AND INSURANCE. Room 52, Myers Building. Ho! Ho!! Ho!!! ..SOMETHING NEW.. Metropolitan Restaurant... Metropolitan Barber Shop We give best service. Shop kept in first-class style Competent Barbers-4 chairs. Telephone New No. 779. H. TUCKER, Proprietor. See their $800 Fountain, latest soft drinks. 107 South Eighth Street. BATHS! BATHS!! BATHS!!! Hot and Cold Baths at all times