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I'll a Historical Society THE FORUM VOL. 3, NO. 14. A MUSICAL CONTEST. There will be a musical contest given at the St. John church for the benefit of the Sunday School. This will be a contest between girls ranging between 10 and 12 years of age and any girl will be eligible. There will be three prizes given, 1st, 2d and 3d. Remember, the contest will take place at the St. John A. M. E. church May 15, '06 Those desiring to enter the contest will please report to the committee on program by April 17, '06. Com. Miss Allene White, M. Johnson, I. Pride, William Cansler. Mrs. Etta Harvey, Superintendent. The Meharry Commencement. Wednesday night the great Meharry Medical, Dental and Pharmaceutical Colleges sent large classes of trained graduates. These young men go out into perhaps fifty or sixtey different communities preaching the gospel of good health the religion of right living. Each one will contribute something either to making better or worse conditions of our people. What this contribution shall be each individual must decide for himself. If his love for his race for mankind, is paramount to his love for the pecuniary benefits to be derived from the practice of his chosen profession, he can be of great force for good. But if his whole sole aim is to amass as great a fortune as possible without any thought of his fellowman's welfare then he doubtless will be a great force for evil. The opportunities before these young men are numerous. The field is wide and if they but emulate the noble example set them by Dean Hubbard in giving his life for the help of others, they will accomplish great good. Nashville, Tenn., Globe. Easter Services at St. Paul. At St. Paul A. M. E. church Sunday night, the Easter services will be conducted by Dr. MaGee. Dr. J. E. Henderson will read a paper on "Race Ileals." Miss Retta Davis will sing a solo. U. B. Church Notes. Special Easter services tomorrow. Subject of sermon at 11 a. m: "The Empty Grave." "The Sunday School will render the beautiful cantata: "The Story of the Resurrection," at 8 p. m. All are invited. "Be ye doers and not sayers only." SPRINGFIELD, ILL., SATURDAY, APRIL 14, 1906. "Why seek ye the Living among the Dead." "He is not here, but risen, and become the first fruit of them that slept." "I am the Ressurrection and the Life." Tuskegee's Quarto Centennary. Last week, Booker T. Washington, amidst the greatest literary stars and educators of this country, celebrated the 25th anniversary of the Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute. There were men there from all walks in life, the greatest to the humblest. On the platform sat the power that moves and sustains civilized governments brain, character and finance. Social Sunlight Circle. The Social Sunligt Circle met with Mrs. Clark-Thompson at the residence of Mrs. G. C. Hinton, 1716 E. Washington street, in a very enjoyable meeting last Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. Much business of importance was transacted and it was decided that the Club would give a hard-time social with a good time in view on Wednesday EASTER GREETING "Why seek ye the Dead." "He is not here, come the first fruit "I am the Ress Life." April 25, at the residence of Mrs. Susan Davis, 1001 N. 4th Street. The public is cordially invited to be present. The Club will meet next week at the residence of Mrs. A. V. Smith, 1535 E. Mason St. A full attendance is desired. Information to the Public. Church and society news in concise form, will be published free; guaranteed to get in current issue when in office by Wednesday of each week. All matter for pecuniary consideration will cost the regular rate—churches one-half the regular rate. Articles written as editorial comment will not be published. Write-ups of individuals will cost the regular rate, unless the same is written by the editorial staff, i. e. the editor-in-chief or associate editor. ninMonoduleT Do not write and sign articles "A friend" unless your real name accompanies same; not always to be published but as a guarantee of good faith. Send your items and not your opinions for news matter. Write your matter ligible, on one side of your paper only. pay particular attention to punctuation, grammatical construction and capitalization. —Editor. Wilberforce Jubilee Concert. The concert given at St. Paul Paul's A. M. c. church last Thursday evening under the direction of Mr. A. H. Roberts of Chicago, who is now holding a state position at the capital building, was a grand success. The audience which was a creditable as well as an appreciative one, was composed of the best people of Springfield. The following very excellent program was rendered: NGS 1906. the Living among but risen, and be- of them that slept." surrection and the Introductory remarks—A. H. Roberts. Prayer—Rev. Underwood, pastor Union Baptist church. Selection—Nix's orchestra. Instrumental solo—Miss Violet Tinsley. Reading—Leopold H Green. Selection—Orchestra. Baritone solo—Thos. Donagan. Trombone duet—Mr. and Mrs. Pettitt. Chorus, "Inflammatus"—Rossini. Composed of Teny Cansler, Blossom Lee, Mrs. Carrie Hamilton, Leopold Green, Ralph Curtis. The "Aria Obligato" was sung by Miss Retta Davis. Congratulations on all sides were tendered Mr. Roberts for the success of the entertainment. Smoke the "Illinois Cigar" 5c. 6. 15C A MONTH A. Morris Williams. Mr. Williams is the pioneer real estate colored man of Springfield, and he has done more toward the solution of the "race problem" and the "labor problem" than all the 2x4 politicians and sayers only, combined. Mr. Williams came to this city in 1902 and since his arrival from the "old dominion" state of Virginia, has been steadily progressing. He has built houses all over the city and has now a three story brick, (Williams' building) located at 11th and Washington streets. He is a practical business man, keen and unassuming. He goes up against all sorts of propositions and succeeds more often than he fails. Mr. Williams has been studying law for three years and is about ready to take examination. He is building a brick house on E. Washington between 8th and 9th streets. He has an estimable wife who is queen over their palatial flat; they have a beautiful sta hope and an excellent horse. He employs a score of men half of the working season. He advocates the establishment of a colored back, and was the organizer of the Enterprise B. & L. Association. The Woman's Club. The Home Culture Section was very royally entertained by Mrs J. E. Forree, Monday afternoon at her residence on East Jackson St. The number present expressed themselves as being highly pleased to be at the home of this pleasing hostess. At this meeting arrangements were made to give a social at an early date. Notice later on. The Musical Section will meet at this L. O. F's Home on the 16. All members and visitors are invited to be on time. The entertainment under the direction of Mrs. Ella Naylor on the 23d promises to be a rare treat to all who attend.—Club Reporter. 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. Society and Local Dr. T. Price, pastor St. Paul church, preached quite an able sermon last Sunday evening. Hon. Edw D. Green of Chicago is in the city representing the 1st district of Cook Co., in the legislature. Henry Clay is in the city. Guilford Smith has returned to Chicago. Mrs. Mary Ricks of English Ave., is reported very sick. Hon. Ed H. Wright was down from Chicago, attending the meeting of the State Central Committee. Ralph Curtis of Alton, is back to his old stand with Senator Sherman. Richard Blue of Bloomington, is among the visitors to the city this week. Mr. Lucas of Chicago, will be in the city during the legislative session. Jesse Hawkins of Bloomington was in the city this week. Clarence Clem visited St. Louis last Sunday. Quincy News Notes. The drama, "Between Two Fires," was a grand success. It was given by local talent for the benefit of the 8th St. Baptist church. The cast of characters follow: Col. Lundy—Inman Foster Jerome Eddy—Toliver Robinson Robert—S. H. Shumaker Pat Greenvile—Eugene Johnson Francis Bully—Robert Cock a. FORGET! Brothers- LLS BREAD. Washington Streets. M A CALL. THE-- STONE" ine of d Tobacco rick Pool Tables Headquarters n 4th-st. Jackson, Prop. Jose Massini—Toliver Robinson Private O'Rourk—John L. Smith Fritz—Carl LaFoe Louisa DeMori—Mrs. F. E. Cook Rowena—Miss Elizabeth Smith Juliet Greenville—Mrs. L. Brown Mrs Mattie Green, pianist. The play was a grand success. The house was crowded and a neat sum of money was realized. Mrs. J. F. Johnson and S. H. Shumaker, managers. Miss Susie Ball of Kansas City, is in the city the guest of relatives. Mrs. B. Bingerman entertained Wednesday in honor of Miss Eva Rufner of Evauston, Mrs. Perkins entertained Miss Susie Ball and Mr. Chas. Mills to supper Monday evening which was very pleasantly enjoyed. Mrs. Giles has been on the sick list but is able to be out again. Mrs. Susan Ferguson is on the sick list. Mrs. E. L. Smith is not as well as usual. Mrs. Mattie Cook of Palmyra, Mo., was the guest of Rev. and Mrs. Smith Tuesday. Mrs. F. Mundy was hostess to the Current Event Club Tuesday. The Sunday school will have a very good program Easter Sunday and Monday. The pastor Rev. T. L. Smith, will preach an Easter sermon, "The Resurrection in the Morning," and a sacred service will be rendered at night accompanied by several instruments. F. Parrish Cook. Smoke the ILLINOIS, 5 cent Cigar. THE FORUM T! ers- eets. co es rop. --- $2.50 & $3.00 SHOES Whatever price we name for a Shoe, we intend that the Shoe will be the best. That the same amount of money can or will buy anywhere. We've never seen our $2.50 and $3.00 Shoes equalled for the money. They fit, they wear, they satisfy. All sizes, all styles and all leathers. Ho! Ho!! Ho!!! ..SOMETHING NEW.. Metropolitan Restaurant... Special attention to Short Orders Meals 20c. We solicit your patronage. Horace Tucker & J. Edw. Thompson, Props New Phone 779 Telephone New No. 779. H. TUCKER, Proprietor. 2.50 & $3.00 SHOES are calling attention today to less of Men's and Women's Two fifty and Three Dollar Shoes whatever price we name for a Shoe, we inte- prise will be the best. That the same am can or will buy anywhere. have never seen our $2.50 and $3.00 all for the money. try fit, they wear, they satisfy. All size and all leathers. We're calling attention today to our lines of Men's and Women's Two- Fifty and Three Dollar Shoes. COME. LET US SHOW YOU. HESSER & CO. NORTH SIDE SQUARE. Ho! Ho!! Ho!!! SOMETHING NEW Metropolitan Restaurant their $800 Fountain, la soft drinks. Special attention to Short Orders s 20c. We solicit your patro ucker & J. Edw. Thompson, Props New Metropolitan Barber SH See their $800 Fountain, latest soft drinks. 107 South Eighth Street. the best service. Shop kept in first-class Competent Barbers—4 chairs. THS! BATHS!! BATH Hot and Cold Baths at all times. No. 779. H. TUCKER, Prop We give best service. Shop kept in first-class style. Competent Barbers-4 chairs. BATHS! BATHS!! BATHS!!! Hot and Cold Baths at all times. 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. B. L. Rogers, Editor and Manager. Will H. arbour, Associate Editor and Secretary. Thompson Bros., Branch Office. Homann The Printer 3051 So. 6th St. EDITORIAL Saturday, April 14, 1906. It is hoped that these colored bishopric aspirants will not seek too much after the place, per se. You can't convince a fool with logic and philosophy, why waste ye your time? From a standpoint of logic, cleanliness and important news, the E. St. Louis Sentinel is among the best exchanges we get. It's an awful thing when the finger of scorn can be pointed at our '400' and the general public can say, "thou hypocrit, thou family disturber, thou imposter, O ye generation of vipers." If the white Republicans of the first ward think that the Negro voters of that ward will let the ignominious defeat of Otis Duncan go by default, are mistaken. Retaliation will be a pleasure in this case. "Hearsay evidence" is not permissable as competent testimony, but circumstantial evidence sometimes convicts the accused. And, toc, you can arrest a man on suspicion—so its very bad to even hear that so-and-so is guilty of immoral and ungentlemanly or unlady-like things. Behold Mt. Vesuvius again she's raging—Pompeii and nearby cities are horror stricken. What is a volcano? It is a burning mountain. is the answer every 4th grade chap will give the result is awful—about 1700 years ago this same monster threw forth her hot lava and destroyed the righteous and the unrighteous. A Rev. Johnson, accused of illegitimate fatherhood at Indianapolis, Indiana. should be given the full penalty prescribed on the statutes. He is pastor of the largest Baptist church in that state, and it seems, the old scoundrel—scoundrel, is proper, because the evidence is strong and conclusive against him—the worst thing in this church is: --- THE FORUM even if some rascal is a known thief and woman-despoiler, it is hard to move the "cuss." The church should move him or close its doors. A pretty girl of Baltimore will not marry any man who cannot wean a calf. She is very fascinating and several city aspirants made the venture in vain, whereupon she bade them adieu. Her idea is that any man who has not the patience to wean a calf, is not fit for a husband nor to rear children. Probably if more would make a test of this kind or a similar one, the prerequisite and sine quo non, there would be less volcanos in the home. There is no getting by the fact that the saloons on Washington street are too bad; the people block the side walks, use vile language regardless of whom they see approaching, women stand boldly in the front doors and curse: it must be checked, it shall be checked and it will be checked. Remember we have nothing against your business, per se, but the conduct around your business, is an abomination in the eyes civilization. Mr John Evans of Brooklyn, Ill., St. Clair Co., is a candidate for the lower house of the legislature. He is a staunch Republican and was up last Friday with 2500 signatures to his petition. He stands high in his county and has been mayor, teasurer and clerk of Brooklyn, and is at present alderman of that village. We commend the idea of competent Negroes aspiring for office and will render Mr. Evans all the services at our command. The readers of the Forum at Brooklyn know our stand and therefore have our cooperation for Evans. The passing of Dr. Henri Woode of Vickburg, Miss., from the earth at the early age of 41 years, is indeed sad. He ranked high in medical jurisprudence, surgery and was classed along side with the best physicians of the land, regardless of race. He was a 33 degree mason, K. of P., uniform rank, K. of H. of W., Patriachal Odd Fellow, etc., was first president of the colored bank of Vicksburg. The funeral was largely attended by the leading men of the state and many outsiders. The floral tribute was large and magnificent. Thus, in the midst of life we are in death and when our star of hope is shining most luminous, it is but a signal of the finale. St. Luke Herald suggests a popular nickle subscription to build a Dunbar monument. We second the motion with the amenpment that it be made a dime instead of a nickle. What do the Negro papers think of it? Home News, Alexander, Va. The amendment is timely. --- Dr. Henri Woode, Dead. READ THE FORUM PUBLISHED WEEKLY Largest Colored Circulation in th. 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. E. 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 e 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. d 2205 Telephone Main 998 529 North Side Square Pablo Picasso YERS & CO Village Road House. FINE BUFFET and RESTAURANT in CONNECTION. POOL and BILLIARDS. Dance Every Wednesday day and Saturday BOBBITT'S NEW GROCERY BUSINESS. Mr. Bobbitt, the young enterprising King Merchant of Springfield, opened his new mammoth grocery business about one month ago in the new building at 4th and Monroe Sts. It's the most complete grocery in the city, with solid glass windows abounding and everything displayed to public view. He keeps the freshest and most nutritious edibles. Meat Market in Connection In connection is Fresh Meats kept in excellent condition. Fresh Bread on hand at all times. Telephone orders received and answered. Best Service rendered. 4th and Monroe-st M. A. H. Roberts A promising young orator and upright man, who conducted the exercises given last Thursday evening at St. Paul church for the benefit of Wilberforce university. OFFICERS OFFICERS 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. Given under my hand and seal, this 20th day of March, a. d., 1906. J. G. STEELE This organizations cares for its sick and dead and allows endowment. THE FORUM Do You Want A Handsome Picture? Of the Photos of 101 prominent colored people to hang in your house? Size: 20x28 inches, Price: $1.00 Agents wanted, Call or write, E L. ROGERS, 305 $ So 6th street; Smoke The Illinois, 5 cent Cigar. "Roly Poly San." To The "Keystone" and get something to read. Your brain is hungry Some people are too stupid to be of any service. Somke the "Illinois Cigar" 5c. 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 months, $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. J. H. One of our business men who made his way to the front by sticking to his trade, proving fail hful and holding out to the end Read The Springfield Evening News Greatest evening paper in Central Illinois. The news for all the people sent for 10c per week. Delivered promptly. War specials. ..FOR THE MANAGER... 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COASTER-BRAKES, built-up-wheels, everything in the big prices charged by dealers and repair men. Write for our lovers DO NOT WAIT but write us a postal today bicycle or a pair of tires from wonderful offers we are making. It only costs a postal to MEAD CYCLE COMPANY, Dept. Distinctively Differed In Every W --- Wilson's New Place Staple and Fancy Groceries and Ice Cream Regular Meals and Short Orders Homemade Pies—Candies Fine Cigars Morris Wilson, Proprietor. or.111tand Madison. Knights and Daughters of Protection of America and Middle Chamber. J. W. THOMAS, is the representative, and will be glad to organize and set up lodges in all cities and townms of the State. 315 N. 11th St., Springfield, Illinois. When you want a copy of the Forum, The Freeman or the Negro magazines, drop in at The Keystone, 121 So. 4th St. Keep the women out of the saloons. Smoko The Illinois, 5 cts. Cigar. Smoke The Illinois 5 cts. Cigar. The District School. One of the best entertainments of the season is what "The District School." uner the auspices of Estella Chapter, No. 3, promises, at masonic April 16th. 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 Smoke The Illinois, 5 cent Ci. gas. THE FORUM THE CIY CHURCHES And their Pastors. 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. The VOICE of The Negro, Colored American Magazine, and McGirt's Magazine.. are here each month.. Price, 10c.. We will deliver each or all to your door each month. Give us your order and read good literature DuBois and his class or contributors. Order by Phone. Old 998. 3051/2 S. 6th St. E. L. ROGERS Agent. 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. 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Look for the Big Red Flag. Opposite First National Bank.. MR. BERNNAN Sales Mgr. 617 E. Washington Sttreet 617 D. GREENBERG, Proprietor... The Culture Club. At Masonic Hall Programme: The Metropolitan Club will tender the public an Easter Ball next Wednesday evening at the most spacious dancing hall in the city (Arion.) The affair has been extensively advertised and a goodly number from out of the city is expected. The affair will be a swell one and nicely carried out. The paice will be 50c per capitia or $1 per couple. Opening.....the choir ..... Scripture Reading Prayer.....chaplain.....Singing choir Anthem.....Choir. Recitation.....Miss Myrtle Osby Baritone.....Mr. Geo. Coleman Recitation.....Miss Baby Terrell Choir rendition Address, .....Judge Murray Song: .....Capital City Quartett Recitation, .....Mrs. E. B. Smith Trombone Duett,.....Mr. and Mrs. H. Pettitt Anuouncements.....Offering.....Benediction. sbbstitutes, for failures. Journal Report.....Sherman Hickman Critic's Report,..J. C. McClain Chaplain.....Rev. J. B. Anderson Thos. R. Thompson, Miss Josie Snowden, President. Secretary. Bishop A. Mack, D. D., has departed for Jacksonville and will go from there to Alton. During the three weeks he was in the city, he assisted Rev. J. B. Anderson in a revival at Zion Baptist church. Mr. Adams of Chicago, father of James Adams of the Attorney General's force, is in the city. Mr. Adams is en route from Hot Springs and will leave Saturday for Chicago. While in the city he was given a dinner party by his daughter-in-law. Vote for W. M. Childers For Sheriff of Sangamon County, April 28 The chorus "Inflammatus" will be rendered at the evening service on Easter Sunday at St. Paul church. --- CHAS. W. COLLEY, Supreme President, 506 W. Center St., Danville, Ill. egro Men and Women Deputies Wanted Everywhere. Base Ball. This week opens the 1906 season of the all-absorbing game base ball—the weather is fine. The major leagues all over the land will now begin anew their diamond strategy and the base ball enthusiast will spend his money to see the twirler twirl the ball and hear the rooters roots. What a glorious time every five year old boy will have a ball and a big bat and mama can hardly get an errand gone. Local teams promise good games during the season. Donnelly's III leaguers will furnish gilt-edge ball and should have the support of the people. They have played the Chicago and Pittsburg Nationols, losing by small margins. Two colored teams will be in operation this season. "Ben Jackson's Keystone Cardinals" and the once famous "Royal Tigers" under the management of Arch Dotson. The Cardinals play Chatham tomorrow (Sunday) Benj. Jackson was in Chatham this week. THE FORUM (ICORPORATED.) L. J. KEMP, Supreme Secretary, Hoopesten, Illinois. Sunday April, 8th. 1906. For Ladies and Gentlemen. ENOS COOPER, Proprietor. Some prominent young Colored Men. Mr. Benjamin Jackson was born in Hannibal, Mo., about 21 years ago and has lived in this city since 2 years of age—early in life he showed an inclination for thrift and was a star News boy—he attended the public school of this city, obtaining a practical business education—he took a correspondence course in English and attended the Business college for a while in this city. He is a natural business man and promises to be a credit to the community. He is now proprietor of "The Keystone," a thriving young business at 121 So. 4th, St, and manager of The Keystone Cardinals, a new base ball team. He stands high in the community socially, and is a man of good moral character—he is a member of the Metropolitan club and of the Knights of Pythias He is quite young for his busines prolivities and is not yet married. He is a good example of the young men who will help make the history of the race efficacious, and a wothy example for emulation and imitation. Subscribe for the FORUM. A. M. WILLIAMS, Real Estate,Loans and Insurance. Office and Residence: 2nd Floor Williams' Bldg. Old Phone 1721-4 Rings. Some people are too stupid to be of any service. Somke the "Illinois Cigar" 5c. 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: 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. Gaddic- Quartette, Holeman, Dukes, Edwards, holeman; LENA DUKES, Cham. program com, You will find the "Royal Metropolis melioration," will be something new, representing the four seasons of the year; at Zion, Tues- duy night, April 17th, 1906. Mrs. M. WILSON, Mrs. L. DUKES, Admission 10 cents General Managers. THE FORUM J. T. Landrith, 2012 E. Stuart Street. Dealer In: Groceries and Meats 'Phone, 1096. GIVE HIM A CALL. Smoke The Illinois, five cents cigar, An excellent likeness of Roy Young, and several other colored eminent foot ball players, with a sketch of their records appear in the Colored American magazine for April. For sale at the Keystone and Thompson's 20 ins Roy M. Seeley 523 $ \frac{1}{2} $ North Side Square Both Phones 1503, ER CANTE THE SUNDAY S THE RISEN S AT Church, Martin, Superint val---No ed my stock o from the old streets to First the block south eat Market, f ing in the meat li are requested I will, as in the n attention: CANTATA SUNDAY SCHOOL. RISEN SAVIOUR... AT urch, 8 p. m. Superintendent. ---Notice. A stock of staple and the old stand, First to First and Washington 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. gram to be Artist Church, Ap auspices of the es Auxiliary: n to be rendered hurch, April 17th, ces of the La- xiliary: Instrumental, V. Alexander; M. Joseph W. Folk. Governor of Missouri, who may be the democratic aspirant for the presidency. 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, cal to see The FORUM. Will guaran tee 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. 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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 An- nouncements 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- noancement, free. THE FORUM Smoke The Illinois, five cent Cigar. Political Announcements. FOR State SENATOR. I hereby announce myself a candidate 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 district. LOGAN HAY FOR COUNTY JUDGE. 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. I hereby announce myself a candidate for the republican nomination for the office of sheriff of Sangamon county, Ill., 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. I hereby announce myself a candidate for clerk of the Probate Court subject to the decision of the republican primaries, April 28, 1906. John D. Constant. Elmer L. 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Will wait on you when sick or out of employment. Open nights until 8:30. C.H. JONES & SON, Contracting and Building All Work promptly and neatly Done. 1221 N. 5th Street. Somke the "Illinois Cigar" 5c. Somke the "Illinois Cigar" 5c. 'SPRINGFIELD, - ILLINOIS. Try Our 'Mothers Bread' CITY STEAM BAKERY. ::: C. HARTMANN, Proprietor. Both Telephones 822. 822 East Adams Street, SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS. M. B. Frank T. Reid. The above is the likeness of Mr. Frank T. Reid, City Clerk of "Greater Springfield," whose efficient services, courteous and affable disposition to all, have endeared and indebted the public to him. He has shown conclusively to the voters that they made no mistake in voting for him for this office. The people are well pleased with his conduct and treatment toward them, which fact reinsures his being the people's choice for re-election, should he be a candidate next year. Mr. Reid is a young man who has proven his fitness for this important place (which is growing more and more important) and during the wrangle over the primary law, he conferred with Aoney-General Stead for instructions, so as to be able to answer the questions asked by the bewildered public, and he did so most commendably. To our personal knowledge, he treats all the same, colored, white or foreigner with whom he comes in contact. We know as a fact, he has accorded equal treatment, courtesies and given information to all classes and races, no regard for color whatever. These are the kind of men to whom we refer when we say vote for men and principle, men and measures, etc. M. B. The young governor of Illinois whose message to the extra session, shows that he means to have a primary law as the will of the people demands. THE FORUM What The Forum Would Like to See. Colored young men seek after a thorough historical knowledge. The moral side of our social fabric improved. Less complaint made on "no opportunity." Colored people to know that the future of the race depends upon the active and intelligent only. Negroes read more and talk less. Profane and obstreperous Negroes locked up for "disorderly conduct." Efficacious short sermons preached. Negroes to aspire for office at a sacrifice. A Negro placed on the school board and Negro teachers in the public schools. Negro business places conducted in the best possible manner. Every colored man read the FORUM. Girls to beware of the Washington street libertines, for they like wine, are mockers. More young men pattern after the Keystone proprietor and Joe L. M. Young girls to attend school longer and learn something. The people to plant grass and flowers and have nice yards. The members of the Harlan Law Class to not give up until they shall have been admitted to the bar. Colored people give respect to those who deserve it. Everyone who heard Dr. Henderson's paper before the Culture Club, take it unto themselves. Girls to be more modest and less obstreperous. Ignorant persons relegated to the rear. A good and substantial primary law enacted Somke the "Illinois Cigar" 5c. Do You Want A Handsome Picture? Of the Photos of 101 prominent colored people to hang in your house? Size: 20x28 inches, Price: $1.00 Agents wanted, Call or write, E L, Rogers, 305 So 6th street; --- 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 It is a safe place to invest your money. Call on THE FAMOUS ROYAL TIGERS Challenges any Baseball Team in the State Ready for Season games. Write H. DOTSON, 220 North Ninth St. Springfield, Ill. The Colored American Magazine New York City, New York and other great literary works by our ablest writers, for sale at by without purchasing a HOME in our beautiful city of Springfield. safe-place to invest your m Call on HAS. A. ELL AL ESTATE, LOC AND INSURANCE. Room 52, Myers Building. Thompson Bros. 806 East Washin; tontreet Leads all Negro Journals. The Culture Club. The Culture Club rendered one of the best programs last Sunday of the season. The entire program was good. The paper by Dr. J. E. Henderson, "Irace Ideals," was a rare treat and one of the most scholarly pieces of literary production we have heard. He gave a brief historical outline of the five principal races of peoples, and showed that the Aryan or Caucasian race had a very humble beginning, and showed that, the Negro had powerful innate qualities but he lacked education, moral incentive and actuality. He also proved that, ethnologically the white or Aryan race, was not greater than any other developed races. He paid a high and glorious tribute to the Japanese. He declared that the Negro must wake up to the rapid competition by which he is surrounded and be able to cope with the situation as confronts him or as he is confronted with. Well did he emphasize on the Negro's insane idea of religion; his political serfdom and his racial cowardice. He declared that, our men must be upright, reliable, thrifty and frugal, while the female sex's indispensibles are purty, sweetness and chastity—he declared that the Aryan races are arrogant, haughty and boastful of their perpetual splendor and superiority, but that that idea is fallacious, for he said the Japanese maintained a stable government when the Aryan races were naked barbarians, the serfs of the Normans, the same being an historical fact. The paper was logical, the language the most polished and the figures of the highest tone. Prof. A. L. Stewart, Rev. C. H. Jones, C. S. Gibbs and A. H. Roberts, in the way of concurrence, spoke in the highest terms of what was said. The political situation is now on the quiet. All candidates are waiting for the result of the special session of the legislature which is now in session. The Road to Dreamland. Lay your playthings aside, my Little Boy Blue Low sinks the sun in the west. You've danced and played the whole day thro Come now it is time to rest. Your little feet must be tired, I know. For, oh! they have been busy today, And now to the "Land of Nod" we will go, The sandman will show us the way. And I'll hold you close in my arms Boy Blue, Till the golden-fringed curtains fall. To cover those eyes, so bright and true, That answer the Dream Wizard's call. Soon the time will come for me, for you. When the baby ties will sever. How I wish I could keep my Little Boy Blue Forever and Forever.—Ex. Palladium after The "Sinners." The St. Louis Palladium seems determined to put the "rough element" out of business in St. Louis. We do not like to see a paper nor a man become ultra pessimistic, but the Palladium, in many respects, is, pursuing the proper course. In Springfield, as all over the country, Negro loafers breed more trouble in one day than the race can mend in one year—we say make every man work. What is more despicable and depraved than a big well-dressed man, boasting that he has "a——" and don't have to work. This insidious specimen of humanity goes out and steals from her neighbor and unaware steals her own life away—the race is judged by them. Put them out of business but go at it more unradical. If our good subscribers will pay up we can employ at least three regular collectors. Pay them and don't say you'll see the manager.—St. Louis Palladium. [The same is true with the FO RUM.] The Finale . After years of toil After storm and turmoil, After woes and fear, And after tears and weep, "For a'l that and a'l that," Then lay me quietly down, To sweet sleep, sleep, sleep! 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