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I'll ' a Historical Society State Horse THE FORUM VOL. 3, NO. 16. The Culture Club. The Culture Club program for last Sunday was filled out by substitutes and some important data was imparted to the hearers by Messrs. C. S. Gibbs and Prince Mohammed. Mrs. Emma Craddock has returned to the city from Chicago and will work up a good program for each Sunday. Mrs. Craddock read an excellent paper last Sunday. Sunday, May 13, is Women's Day and the following Sunday, the 20, is Men's Day. The probabilities are that the Club will close after the first Sunday in June until September 15, or after the State Fair. The election of officers for the next ensuing three months, will probably take place may 27th, instead of May 20, at which time the present officers' time expire. It is very opportune that tho the Club may close June 3d or 10th. the new officers are to be elected, and thereby keep in compliance with law and system on the one hand, and, also, this empowers some one to open next fall; and, furthermore, gives the officers, whomesoever they be, a chance to evolve a code and system while vacation is on. In selecting officers for a Club like this, let them go around and choose the best fitted persons for the various places, or else the Club will never amount to what it is desirous. Women's Club Notes. Philanthropic Section of the Club met at the L. O. F. Home, Monday, the 23d. There was a tin shower and arrangements for the completion of the country store and fair were made which will be held May 9, 10 and 11, at the Home. The proceeds are to be given to the Home Board to help defy the expenses of the Home. Each friend is asked to help us. The soliciting committee is composed of Mrs. Annie O. Parker, F. Gray, V. Warren, C. H. Morgan and J. C. McClain. They will appeal to the stores and other places. Everybody should give something. The regular business meeting will be held at the residence of the president, Mrs. V. Warren, May 17. All members be present and report on Fair work. Do not forget the piano fund, bring your dollar, also. Those donating articles last Monday, are as follows: Mrs. A. O. Parker and G. Green, potato masher, two cooking forks, two spoons, one V strainer; Mrs. C. H. Morgan, granite pan; Mrs. J. C. McClain. "Be ye doers and not sayers only." SPRINGFIELD, ILL., SATURDAY, APRIL 28, 1906. In Next Week's Forum two granite pans; Mrs. Thompson and daughter, three granite pans Mrs. C. Ware, one tin pan; Daisy Alexander, 1 can corn; Mrs. N. Davis, 1 pan; Misses H. and D. 2 sugar spoons, 1 tin cup; Mr. L. H. Green, gingham for aprons. We wish to thank all for their help. Mrs. Lucy Coleman of Berlin, was present and was highly pleased to see the good work. A letter was received from Mrs. S. L. Dana bearing words of cheer for the beautiful flowers which were sent her last week by the Club. Her reply to the Club was very encouraging and we hope for her speedy recovery. she having been confined to her room ever since the dedicatory and memorial services in March. J. C. Mc. Club Reporter. Unfair Merchants Will be Exposed. Springfield and Sangamon In Next Week "Why the Am may not permanen "The Law and "The California County have at least a colored population of 8,000-say each person spent $10 per annum, that would make $80,000 a year. We are entitled to more and better advertisements from the mer chants and the 'unfair' ones will be exposed in this paper. Time has come for our people to command something. Honor and Respect the Aged. Never laugh at an aged man or woman for any obtuseness you may see of them. Remember that, should you be spared to live out your three score years and ten, you are but laughing at yourself in advance. An epitaph on a tombstone in a quiet grave yard, read thus: "Look here, stranger, passer by, as you are, so once was I, and as I am, so soon you must be, so prepare for death and follow me. The E. & W. Clothing House. You will please take notice of the E. & W.'s advertisement in our paper. This firm handles the best quality of goods on the market and we make this assertion knowing it to be the fact, defying contradiction. We are going to make the following request of our readers: Will you go to this firm for whatever you need in their line—mention this paper. Our people should remember: that, if they go and spend their money with the people who think enough of them to ask them thro colored papers, they will be treated right. A good many go to people who do not want your trade. This year we are going to ask our readers to watch the firms who advertise and crowd those places with your trade and by doing this you will find who your friends are. This is one of the most reliable firms in the city. The clerks are cour- ek's Forum American Government tly endure." the Lawlessness." Catastrophe." teous, the goods are of the best quality. Read this carefully between the lines and act accordingly. The Musical at the L. O. F. Home. The musical given at the Old Folks and Orphans' Home Monday night by Mrs. Ella Naylor, is worthy of much praise. The numbers on the program were taken, partly, by the members of her music class and as a whole was good, consisting of classical music, instrumental and vocal. The recitation by Mrs. Roie Hunter, was well rendered. Mrs. Cora Kirby, Miss Edith White, Mr. Matthew Kirby and the Capital City Quartette furnished the vocal music. Instrumentals were performed by Misses J. Nelson, A. White and Mrs. J. C. Cousins, Hortense Mosby, Armelia and Justine McKinney. The duet by Hortense Mosby and Armelia McKinney was good and showed that along with competent training, they possess natural ability. --- 15C A MONTH The Royal Metropolis Melioration A Grand Success. The entertainment given at Zion church Tuesday evening under the auspices of the ladies' auxiliary, was enjoyed by all who attended. The house was crowded and with the exceptions of two, all the participants were present and the program in full was good. After the rendition of the program, the audience retired to the lecture room where they were greeted with booths representing the four seasons. The spring booth was very beautifully decorated and was in charge of Mrs. Daisy Higganbotham. They were dressed to suit the occasion. Opposite each other were booths representing winter and summer. Mrs Maggie Davis and Carrie McCullough had charge of the summer and Mrs. C. H. Morgan and Rev. Mrs. Anderson, the winter booths. The winter booth was artistically decorated and displayed all the characteristics of that particular season. Last, but not by any means least, was the autumn booth, in charge of Mesdames Pope and Johnson, which was well managed. Mrs. Emma Jenkins assisted Mrs. Daisy Higganbotham in the management of the spring booth. The program was under the direction of Mrs. Lena Dukes, who exerted every energy for the success of the affair. The Cub is making strenuous efforts to pay the debt on the piano and the amount realized from a partial report was near $30. The Sunlight Social Circle. The Social Sunlight Circle gave on last Wednesday evening at the home of Mrs. Susan Davis, 1001 N. 4th street, A hard time Social with a good time Following, which was really enjoyed by all fortunate to be present. A hard time and a good time were represented in a unique form The house was crowded throughout the evening. The ladies wish to extend their sincere thanks to all who attended. The Club will meet next Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 with Mrs. Richard Ross, 17th and Edwards. Richard and Pringle's Minstrel. The minstrel last Tuesday brought to the city two well known young musicians in the persons of Frank Kirk and Will Cooper. All were glad to see the boys whose work on the stage was away above the average. DON’T FORGET! -Hartmann Brothers- SELLS VIENNA BREAD. Ninth and Washington Streets. GIVE THEM A CALL. OT LT LT ES --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 Miss Mattie Willis has been very sick but is much improved, Mrs Jennie Johnson of Chi- cago, was in the city visiting her sister, Mrs UC. F. Vaughn and her neice, Mrs. J, Sims, Mrs. Johnson was also the guest of Mrs. Anna Sanford-Anson of Bloomington for several days, who is also her neice. W. T, Scott was in St. Louis, this week. The Easter cantata at Union church this year, was pronounce: ed to be one of the most spectae ular and magnificent exercises of the city. Opportunity for Young Men. The demands in all parts of this country and in several foreign coun- ties, for well-trained men of our race iu the direction of scientific and practical agriculuure are so great that this institution is willing to offer exceptional advantages to young men who wish to come here and take either a regular or post-graduate course in agriculture. We cannot begin to supply the demands that come to us for trained men in the direction of agriculture. The posi- tions for which these trained men are wanted are those in almost every case which pay high salaries. We wish to get hoid of men who have received as far as possible, a good education before coming here, and are ready to enter on a tho- rough course in agriculture. Per- sons, however, can pursue the literary studies at Tuskegee, while taking the course in agriculture. For futher information address, | BooKER T. WASHINGTON, Principal, Tuskegee Intitute, | Alabama. Mrs. Thos. Steele and mother, Mrs. De El Ward, will leave Tuesday for a months visit with friends in Kentucky, A buggy for sale at 636 N. 8d Street, Miss Jessie Clay. 519 Dr, Underwood's subjects at Union church tomorrow, at the morning service: **Carnal Chris. tians,”’ at 8 p. m, ‘False and True Bread.” Mrs. Milhe Martin is on the sick list. Mrs, Lucy Coleman of Island Grove, attended quarterly meet- ing last Sunday, She was the guest of relatives and friends while in the city. Mrs, Coleman returned to her home Tuesday, reporting a pleasant visit. Mrs. Julia Brummell of Deca: tur, was the guest of ‘her sister, Mrs. Elizaveth Curtis, and M. Wilson, last Sunday. The P. of P. annual sermon will be preached May 6 All are requested to be atthe hall by 1:30 p. m, on that day. By order of H, H, Long, Chancellor Com. mander. Mrs. Noil and Mrs. Higgans of Jacksonville, were the gests of Mesdames Wesley Willis and Susie Donaldson last Sunday. Mrs. Taylor of Quincy, is the guest of Mrs. R. S. Donaldson of W. Canedy street. Miss A. H, Gorum returned to her home in Atlanta, Wednesday morning after a week's visit, the guess of her sister, Miss E. J. Gorum an other relatives. Mrs. Josephine Cousins of De- catur, visited the Misses Smith on §, Pasfield St., last Sunday, rv THE FORUM 4 BSG 5695 96 96 5 95 05 05 95 95 95 5 05 Se % Garden Seeds, f % Flower Seeds, f | Cabbage Plants, 4% Tomato Plants. f % Flowering Plants. % ‘ All Kinds of Poultry Foods. a A.C. BROWN, ¥ 217 South 5th Street. ) Attend Odd Fellows’ Band Entertainment © ¥ Wednesday Eve., May 2. C6 & Anexcellent program has been Ve A prepared by the best talent Le +c) in the city. +] At Odd Fellows’ Hall, over Kimball’s 20} Paper Store on South 5th Street. ¥X A Delicious Supper will be served & WS FREE. Admission, 25 Cents. SPL LLL LIQ? 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. Thompson, Props New Phone 779 Metropolitan Barber Shop 107 South Eighth Street. We give best service. Shop kept in first-class style. Competent Barbers—4 chairs. BATHS! BATHS!! BATHS!!! Hot and Cold Baths at all times. | Telephone New No. 779. H. TUCKER, Proprietor. THE FORUM. A weekly magazine paper devoted to the Interests of the whole people. Entered as second-class matter, Feb- tuary 24, 1904, at the postofice at Springfield, 1il., under the Act of Oongress of March 3, 1879. ROGERS & BARBOUR = - =~ + — Proprietors CHAR eRr ccs eteen cen er ELEDO: One Month ........csecscceeseeeee 15 BMY OODY, chi a i cases er non vee nce esteeDe OFFICE: 305 1-2 S, Sixth St. Phone Maiu $98 THE FORUM'S STAFF. B. L. Rogers, Editor and Manager. Will H. arbour, Associate Editor and Secretary. Be en cei oterieatcr Thompson Bros., + Hranch Office. i EE pie, Woman The Printer <oteeaiime ss” 305) Se. 6th 8h a EDITORIAL . Saturday, Ajri £8, 19C€. Now, you 8th grade and high school freshme, come forth and tell the busy world what a volea. no is and the cause of these seis- mic disturbances. Brush the dust off your physical geography and give us some light ere we perish. We fear that the Palladium of St, Louis, will make itself ridicu- lous trying to impugn or lower the standard of Dr, Vernon, It’s not that we hold upon microseo- pic search light view, Dr Ver- non will be found perfect, but it seems that the criticisms are pigmies, and maliciously put, also very trivial. Was there a lynching and burn. ing of humun beings at Spring tield, Mo., U.S. A., or was it at Hong Kong, Constantinople or Moseow or in Central Africa? Really, where was that hideous crime done? Is eacsiug human beit.gs more heathen or barbaric than burning them when they are innocent, or is it not? is our de- fiant question. Some of the colored pap rs are criticising President Roose velt for saying Tillman is an “honest mau,’ Don't be too hasty, John Mitchell, et at. It may be Roosevelt spoke in the same tone and rhetorical figure as Mare Antony, who said, ‘‘Bru tus is an honorable man, they are all honorable men.” His honor, Judge J Ovis Hum- bhrey, may have gotten a ‘faz piece” for his famous(?) decision in favor of the “packers,” but, it may be like the Benedict Arnold case. Arnold got plenty money to betray his couutry bat when he got to Loudon, one of the dignitaries in the House of Lords deciared he could not and would not speak until ‘that thief and traitor made his exit.” A good name is more preferable than wealth now-adays, Dowie was no ‘prophet’ or he would have known what was coming to him and stayed down in Mexicu.—Williamsville Iudex. THE FORUM The First Ward Next Spring. Already forecasts have been mide as to the prospects for a colored min being elected alder: man. The question that we would like to have answered, is this: Would the democratic party endorse and support’ a Negro dsmozrat like Taos, Donagan, a man of integrity, etc., or would th» same ridiculousness be the ordor of things as prevailed on tha partof ths Republicans in the dsteat of Ovis Duncan? The white Republicsn is inimical to the colored Republican and as there is talk of Donagan’s candi- dicy, we ask the above question, An elitorial in the Cnicago Conservator of the 2tst inst., un dor the head, ‘‘Rose»e Bruce Hies his Talents,’ is one of the m>stinsidious, malicious, il- lozica’, insane and ignominious prragraphs we have read in some time. It’sashame on D. R. Wilkins anda reproach upon the colored people of th vt cultur- el metropolis, Has this man come to such a low pane? The depths that man will seek to im- pasn his brother are not fathom- able. Tae Conservator is what we cil asimon pure Brutus and a amd imposter, How many of you understand the Lord’s Prayer? We fear the number will be like that at Sod- om and Gomorah, There is one main feature in that prayer, if not understood or said in sinceri- ty, the whole prayer availeth you naught. That efficacious part reids: “‘Forgive us our tress- passes or sius as we forgive th s+ who tresspass or sin against us.’ This is, according t) your own request or demand, a conditional proposition. You say: If I do not forgive my broth- yer or neighbor for siuning against ae. don't you forgive me of my |Sins and gice versa F The World’s Perpetuity. The Globe-Democrat is about right in what it has to say con- c-rning the world’s perpetuity — false prophets and alarmist have been predicting the finale of the world for lo these many years. Many ignorant people will refuse to buy land or property, looking for another ‘‘Frisco” catastrophe —some will starve their wives arguing the hana of God played init as retribution to the sinners, To all such superst'tious bigots and idiots, we say, go to work. We do not dare say that there is not an Omnipotent, with power so great, for surely there must be, according to the law of Moses and the prophets and Jesus Christ, while on earth; but, we hold that God is no respecter of persons and should he punish the righteous for the sins of the un- righteous, Christ died in vain. The Williamsville Index has a motto in its head lines as follows: “Circulation guaranteed to be less than a million,’’ but it does not say how much less. The Lord’s Prayer. COOK ere GAS. If you’re in doubt let us fi.) lead trump to you? Ce The er ae | wel ‘‘Imperial” tg 4) is always the proper hat-- x EB fx never alike two seasons J Wee together--except in price F/O 7 ---$3.00. 4 529 North Side Square Ghe HAMANN i 305 SOUTIL SIXTH ST. Telephone Main 998 THE F' | Is now the Le: | Paper in the C THE FORUM Is now the Leading Colored Paper inthe City dd da Has the largest and best circulation. ¢ Goes among influential people. Read by Both Races ' Has good Writers. jee oe Village Road House. FINE BUFFET and RESTAUR- ANT in CONNECTION. POOL and BILLIARDS. Dance Every W ednes day and Saturday. 2205 Hast Kansas Street, | S. J, Morron, Pror. THE PEERLESS BOARDING HOUSE 807 $ _{1/2} $ East Washington Street. For Ladies and Gentlemen. The Forum's Mid- Summer Contest. Another Contest on the Most Popular and Promising Young Lady of Sangamon County. Ladies over 15 and under 27 years only, are eligible. Any coupon from this paper, a fac simile of the one below, will count one vote. Voting boxes will be located at the Keystone, Thompson Bros., other places to be named. The first results of the balloting will appear May 15th or 12th. Any person may vote. First prize: $15.00 gold watch. Second prize: 7.50 bracelet. Third prize: 5.00 gold ring. To win 1st prize 750 votes must be received; to win second prize, 500 must be received; 3d prize 300. The following is the coupon: I think Miss.....is the most popular young lady of Sangamon County. Cut this out, sign whom you think and cast your vote. For coupons at reduced rates, see the manager. A. M. WILLIAMS, Real Estate,Loans and Insurance. Office and Residence: 2nd Floor Williams' Bldg. Old Phone 1721-4 Rings. The S. M. T's will give a grand drama at masonic Temple, Friday, May 18, Miss Nancy Brown Worthy Princess, Mrs. Annie Harmon, Sec'y. Look for particulars next wk. THE FORUM one Cardinal Baseball Team once famous Roe challenge to any Team in Central LOWS:—Will Donagan, base; Aaron Kirby, base; Willie Wilson, center; Eddie Donagan, right; pitchers: Matthew Kline; Walter Howard and Ellis, third base. Meters: 121 S. Fourth Manager. H. DOT very law as yet oval---Now need my stock of from the old s streets to First and block south. Great Market, fur- ing in the meat lin- are requested; will, as in the p attention. Keystone Cardinals Baseball Team Formerly the once famous Royal Tigers extend a challenge to any Amateur Baseball Team in Central Illinois. LINEUP AS FOLLOWS:—Will Donagan, first base; Gean Porter, second base; Aaron Kirby, shortstop; John Douglas, third base; Willie Wilson, center field; Connie Conniver, left field, Eddie Donagan, right field, Archie Dotson, captain; pitchers: Matthew Kirby and William Snowten, catchers: Walter Howard and Bob Patterson. Esterbrook, Willis, third base. Headquarters: 121 S. Fourth St. BENJ. JACKSON, Manager. H. DOTSON, Captain. No primary law as yet passed. Removal---Notice. I have removed my stock of staple and fancy groceries from the old stand, First and Jefferson Streets to First and Washington 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. Geo. W. Chatterton seems to be turning with the Tillmans and Vardamans. What have you innocent colored people done to him? Fed him too much, no doubt. Wanted a boy, 15 or 16 years of age, to work about house. Apply at 3051 S. 6th St. ```markdown ``` J. T. Landrith, 2012 E. Stuart Street. Dealer In: Groceries and Meats New 'Phone, 1096. GIVE HIM A CALL. Smoke the THRFE Point, 5 cent 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 Attorney at Law. 5231 North Side Square. Both Phones 1503. THE Cardinals Bull Team famous Royal Tigers ge to any Amateur in Central Illinois. Will Donagan, first base; Gean Aaron Kirby, shortstop; John Lie Wilson, center field; Connie Lie Donagan, right field, Archie s; Matthew Kirby and William ter Howard and Bob Patterson base. 121 S. Fourth St. H. DOTSON, Captain. was yet passed. Notice. stock of staple and the old stand, First to First and Washing south. I have also market, fully stocked meat line. requested, to call and as in the past, give all mention. CHAS. J. BRETZ. Madam M. F Clark-Thompson has opened a milliner store at 518 E. Jefferson St., watch for "ad" in this paper later. Mrc. J. L. Harvey is ill this week. Mrs. Janie Johnson left last Thursday for Chicago. She had been in the city since Easter Sunday, the guest of relatives. The Forum THE FRANK NEEF HAS OPENED A New Meat Market AT 11th & MADISON STS. Give Him A Call 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, 305½ So 6th street; One of the best private boarding places is the "Peerless." P. E. COLEMAN Dealer In HomeKilled Fresh, Salt and Cured Meas. 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 see The FORUM. Will guaran tee satisfaction. Price: 10cts. per. foolscap page. Office, 305½ So. 6th Phone, old, 998 New, Re. 1092 Lawrence Brandon Proprietor East End Sample Rooms choice line of WINES, LIQUORS and CIGARS. Ice Cold Reisch Beer on Tap.. Dr. J. E. Henderson Office: 107½ 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 illzv "Roly Poly San." To The "Keystone" and get something to read. Your brain is hungry Mr. Morris Wilson and Mrs. Laura Conner, were married last Thursday eve. Ecstasy, we wish Popular Lady Contest. The proprietors of the FORUM have decided to make the additional premiums to our contest of the most promising young lady of Sangamon County. You will please pay more attention to what the young lady promises to be. It does not make any difference whether she has just finished the 6th grade; if she is a working lady in domestic service; society has no weight; you need not put any special stress on "popularity," as is generally thought by the masses Remember the age limit. The following are the additionals: First. Receiving over 10,000 votes, round trip ticket to Chicago, good for 30 days. Second. Receiving over 7,500 votes, round trip ticket to St. Louis, good for 30 days. Third. Receiving over 5,000 votes, round trip to Decatur, good for 30 days. Anyone receiving 100,000 votes gets a round trip ticket to Washington, D C., for Niagara Falls. There will be 10 votes given away to any six ladies whose names are turned over to us before May 10ht. Employes of the FORUM are not elligible to enter the race. There will be no primary or caucus; the plurality plan will be used. The prizes will be exhibited at Pierik's about June 1. Don't let deserving parties lose.—Proprietors. "It is the setence of this court that the sheriff of this county shall be instructed to take you back to the place from whence you came and there safely guard you until June 22, 1906, when, between the hours of 9 o'clock in the morning and 5 o'clock in the afternoon, you will be taken to a place provided and there hanged by the neck until you are dead." The above is the finale of Judge Smith to Richard Ivens, who, on Jan. 12, 1906, assaulted and murdered Mrs. Bessie Hollister in Chicago. A more brutal crime has never been recorded and the punishment meted out to him is just. "Whatsoever ye sow that shall ye also reap." Britton Propounds Intricate Question C. Britton, a very technical young Bible student and Sunday school teacher at the Union Baptist church, propounds big questions that causes the wise men and scholars to call for a Daniel. The question was: "When the just men shall have been made perfect, will they be Omnipotent and Omnipresent?" His question was not answered, but he contends that they will, on the grounds that God and Christ are one and the same, and Christ declared, "Where I am there ye shall be also," and God is everywhere; therefore, when we die, if saved, will be Omnipotent and Omnipresent. The logic is good. Subscribe for the FORUM. THE FORUM Rev. Cottman Preaches Able Sermons. Last Sunday, Presiding Elder Cottman preached two able sermons, one at 11 a.m., the other at 8:15 p.m. The one at 11 was, from a literary view point, eloquent. "Who is this from the land of Eden, with dyed garments from Borah," was the theme at 11 and "The Upper and Nether Springs," was the text at night. He was optimistic as to the future prevalence of the church and declared that God sent His vengeance in tornadoes, cyclones and eartquakes to warn the people of His power. The sermon was eloquently expounded and his comparisons, illustrations and figures were fine Excellent sermons were also preached at Union, New Hope, Zion, St. John and Pleasant Grove churches. New Circle Organized. New Circle Organized. The Jeptha Circle of Kings Daughters were recently organized by Mrs. J. C. Morrison with the following officers: Leader—Mrs. J. C. Morrison. Vice-leader—Mrs. Laura Jones. Secretary—Mrs. Lena Hoskins. Treasurer—Mrs. Josie Jones. The meeting held at the residence of Mrs. Jones, 230 N. 13th street, last Tuesday, was largely attended and much enthusiasm manifested. ette. When you go into church and services are begun, you should aim not to be seen, instead, like many, rear back on their "dignity" (?) and strut down the aisle like a Dahomian chief. No one can hear the speaker, the text is lost. Go into the church edifice quietly on your toes, thus apologizing for your tardiness No one should look behind them in church unless called or touched. Culture is what our people need and that badly. "It is no benefit to have given me something, but it is a benefit to have enabled me to obtain something for myself."—Emerson. Henry Watterson' Paper on' Paper The Weekly Courier-Journal and the Forum Both one year, only $1.50 u m ear, only 50 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. 305 S. 6th Street. --- Church Etiquette. MOTTO: The Forum "THE NATIONAL DOMESTIC," Indianapolis, Indiana. The Voice of the Negro, Atlanta, Georgia. The Colored American Magazine, New York City, New York. and other great literary works by our ablest writers, for sale at Thompson Bros., 806 East Washington Street It is a safe place to invest your money. Call on CHAS. A. ELLIS REAL ESTATE, LOANS AND INSURANCE. Room 52, Myers uilding. The place to buy Wall Paper April 23d. Sample books delivered to your home of evenings. Have your old Hats and Clothing cleaned for Easter. Clothing cleaned dyed and pressed. Old Hats cleaned, dyed and blocked. A. F. GEATZ 311 East Adams New'Phone 2075 Wilson's New Place Reefaurant Staple and Fancy Groceries and Ice Cream Regular Meals and Short Orders Homemade Pies—Candies Fine Cigars Morris Wilson, Proprietor. or.jlltjand Madison. Knights and Daughters of Protec: tion of America and Middle Cham- ber. J. W.THomas, is the repre. sentative, and wili be glad to or- ganize and set up lodges in all Cities and towms of the State. 315 N. 11th St, Springtield, Llinois. When you want acopy of the Forum, The Freeman or the Ne- gro magazines, drop in at The Keystone, 121 So. 4th St. Keep the women out of the sa- loons. OFFICERS Of State Grand Master of U. B. F. and S, M.T.. To all whom it may concern: Ido hereby appoint brother J. W. ‘Thomas, an organizer. He may or ganize Lodges, Temples, Juveniles, ander the direction of the State Grand Master of Illinois; and per form such uther duties as may be assigned to him, and - report his ac tions to the S. G. M. Given under my hand and seal, this 20th day uf Maicu.a. d., 100. J. ©. STEELE. This organizations cares for its sick and deud and al ows en- dowment. NEWSPAPER LAW. 4. Subscribers who do not give ex- press notice to the contrary are con- sidered as wishing to continue sub- scriptions. 2. If subscribers order the discon- tinuance ef their periodicels, the pub- lisher may continue to send them un- ul all arrearages are paid. 3. If subscribers neglect or refuse to take their periodicals from pest- office to which they are directed they are responsible until they have settled their bills and ordered them discon- tinued. 4,°If the subscriber moves to an- other place without informing the pub- \Misher, and the papers are sent to the fermer directions, they are held re- sponsible. 5. The courts have decided that the refusing to take periodicals from postoffice, or removing and leaving them uncalled for, is prima faeie evi- dence 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 ft, the subscriber will be re- sponsible 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 ond refuses to pay for it. Under this taw the man who allows his subscrip- ‘ion to run along for some time, un- unfd, and then orders the postmaster ‘s mark it “refused,” and has a card sent notifying the publishers, lays himself liable to arrest and fine, the . . > 3 SS“ GET eu eee THE CIY T . CHURCHES |s And their Pastors. S 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 even- ing. ‘ 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 Schoo J. H. Fulton, D. D., Pastor. St. Paul’s A. M. E. Chureh—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. Rey. T. Price, Pastor. St. John’s A. M. EB. Church—14th, between Mason and Reynolds streets. —Preaching at 11 a. m.; Sunday School at 2130 p. m.; preaching at 8 p. m— Rev. J. Bundy, Pastor. Rev. Dr. Cot- ton, P. EB. Springfield Distriet, 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.—Reyv. William Bates, Pastor, 1718 Kansas street. Union Baptist Church, 12th and Ma- son streets.—Preaching at 11 a. m,; Sunday School, 2:30 p. m.; preaehing 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. Sun- day 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. 305% S. 6th St. &. L. ROGERS, | Avent. OES IS ALL IT WILL COST YOU to write for our big FREE BICYCLE catalogue . showing the most complete line of [high-grade m \\ BICYCLES, TIRES and SUNDRIES at Prices f bY by BELOW any other manufacturer or dealer in the world. { from anyone, A i i OO NOT BUY A BICYCLE 20°01, prce MAA HINIAD oF on any kind of terms, until you have received our complete Free nist \ | ih logues illustrating and describing every kind of high-grade and low-grade fi aa | I, Ni bicycles, old pee and latest models, and learn of our remarkable LOW VE BR PRICES and wonderful new offers made possible by selling from factory \ ROU MEIGRE ‘izect to rider with no middiemen's profits, ea er WE SHIP ON APPROVAL without a cent deposit, Pay the Fretght and Bran RAVi@ allow 10 Days Free Trial and make other liberal terms which no other } ‘i ae M hhouse in the world will do. 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We have hundreds of letters from satisfied customers stating that their tires have only been pumped up once or twice ina wholc season, They weigh no more than an ordinary tire, the puncture-resisting qualities being given by several layers of thin, special! prepared fabricon the tread, ‘That ' Holding Back" sensation commonly felt when riding ontasphalt br soft roads is overcome by the patent "Basket Weave" tread which prevents all air from being: squeezed out between the tire end the road thus overcoming all suction, The regular price of these | tires is $8.0 per pair, but for slvertising purposes we are making a special factoty price to the rider of only $4.80 per pair. All orders shipped same day fetter is received. We ship C.0.D. ou approval. You do not pay acent until you have examined and found them strictly as representa We will alow a onsh discount of 5 per cent (thereby making the price 84-86 per pair) if you send FULL CASH WITH OKDER and enclose this adveriisement. We will also send one nickel plated brass hand pump and two Sampson metal puncture closers on fil paid orders (these metal Buneture closers to be used in case of iutentionci kuile cuts or heavy cashes). Tires to be returned &t OUR 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 hank. Ask your Postmaster. Banker, Express or Freight Agent or the Editor of (his ee about us. If you order a pair of these tires, you will find that they will ride easier, run fasier, wear better, last longer and look finer than aily lire you have ever used or seen at any price. We know that you will be so well pleased that when you waut a bicycle you will give us your order. We want you to send us a small trial | order at once, hence this remarkable tire offer. oo a ae i i nilt-up-wheels, saddles, pedals,yparts and repairs, an | COASTER- BRAKES, Preis hir in tncbieyeie tad are sold by as at hall the usual prices charged by dealers and repair men. Write for our big SUNDRY catalogue. WwW, but write us a postal today. DO NOT THINK OF BUYING a DO NOT WAIT dicycie or 2 pair of tires from anyone until you know the new and wonderful offers we are making. It only costs a postal to lern everything. Write it NOW. se pass MEAD CYCLE COMPANY, Dept. “JL” CHICAGO, ILL, Distinctively Different, In Every Way the Best. The Weekly Globe-Democrat, of St. Louis, covers a field peculiarly and ex- clusively its own. It is issued twice every week. A big SEMI-WEEKLY paper. Wight to ten large pages every Tuesday and Friday. One Dollar a year. Nothing particularly different you say, about that—there are other “‘Twice-a- Week” papers. Yes, but the similarity ends there. No other paper is like the Globe-Democrat in any other respect. No other paper equals the Globe-Democrat in any res- pect. An entirely unique feature of the Globe-Democrat, a feature which is highly prized by its. readers, is its sys- tematic method of preserving and_pre- senting the CONTINUITY OF NEWS. The two papers each week, Tuesday and Friday, are carefully prepared with the view of giving the complete news of all the world for that week. They are so combined in the make-up as to form continued and connected stories of the various important events, showing the developments from day to day, and the final results, Other weekly and twice-a-week pa- pers, as a rule, print only a few tele- grams of the day of issue. The “Twice-a-Week"” Globe-Democrat gives the telegrams of aver day in the week more comprehensively than the average pone and of more value to the average reader. Mereover, the “Twice-a-Week” Globe- Democrat {s not simply an echo of the Daily edition. ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, ST. LOUIS, MO. The ‘‘Alton’s’’ Bargain Sale. SPECIAL LOW RATES Every Tuesday during March and April For ONE-WAY Tickets to certain points in MINNESOTA. NORTH DAKOTA, SOUTH DAKOTA, MANITOBA, ALBERTA, SASKATCHEWAN and ONTARIO, For rates, time schedules, and further information, call on or address, D. GC. CAMPBELL, Passenger Agent, Chicago & Alton Ry., Springfield, I. It is a reperate and distinct publica- tion, especially prepared to supply the re- quirements of people who want all the news of all the earth—and something more. It presents the World’s daily history in eoncise but eee form. It is of equal interest in all parts of the United States, It is invaluable alike to men and women, young and old, It thoroughly provides for every mem- ber of the family. In high-grade litera~ ture it particularly excels. Its market oo are correct and complete in every etail. Its departments devoted to “The Home,” “The Farm and Garden,” “The Family Circle,” “The Sunday School,’* “Science and Industry,” are each and all THE BEST of their kind and either one is more than worth the subscription price of the ieee’ In politics it is strictly REPUBLICAN, but it is above all a newspaper, and it tells the truth without fear or favor. It has no sqPak or rival as a great National news and home journal. Remember the price, only One Dollar per year—104 papers—less than one cent a copy. Postage prepaid. You will make no mistake ff you send $1.00 TODAY for a year's subscription. Or you can ta your own paper ONE YEAR WITHOUT COST a inducing two of your neighbors to subscribe and sending their names with $2.00. FREE SAMPLE COPIES, containing order blanks and full particulars, will be cheerfully furnished upon receipt of postal card request. Address Glebe Printing Company, Publishers. FOR THE NORTH. No. Leave. • 6. Palace Express for Chicago. 12:28 am • 3. 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For folders, rates and further information call upon or address D. G. CAMPBELL, Ticket Agent Chicago & Alton Ry., Springfield, Ill. RAILWAY TIME TABLES. WABASH Depot Tenth, between Washington and Jefferson streets. Going East. Arrive. Depart. *Buffalo Fast Mall. 2:15 am 2:16 am *Chicago Express Starts 7:30 am *Continental Limited 9:45 am 9:50 am *Lafayette Accom Starts 1:40 pm *Decatur Accom 4:30 pm 5:15 pm *New York Express. 10:00 pm 10:05 pm Going West. Arrive. Depart. *Kansas City Express. 5:50 am 5:55 am *Clayton Accom 8:41 am 8:44 am *Springfield Accom 11:35 am Stops *Kansas City-Denver Lim.12:30 pm 12:35 pm *Continental Limited 5:45 pm 5:50 pm *Chicago-Springfield Exp. 9:10 pm Stops *Daily Daily except Sunday. ILLINOIS CENTRAL RAILWAY. Taking effect Sunday, December 4. Northbound. Arrive. Depart. *Diamond Special ... 12:35 am 12:40 am Midnight Limited ... 2:42 am 2:45 am aChicago Express ... 7:05 am Northern Ill. Express ... 11:25 am 11:30 am *Daylight Special ... 2:45 pm 2:48 pm *St. Louis & Sp'fld Accom. 8:45 pm Stops Southbound. Arrive. Depart. *Diamond Special ... 8:50 am 8:55 am *Midnight Limited ... 4:45 am 4:50 am *St. Louis & Sp'fld Accom. Starts 7:00 am *Daylight Special ... 5:05 pm 5:10 pm *St. Louis Express ... 5:30 pm 5:35 pm aChicago Mall ... 10:25 am Stops *Daily, aDaily, except Sunday. B. & O. S. W. RAILWAY. Eastbound Trains. Arrive. Depart. Royal Blue Limited..... 7:30 am 7:30 am *Wash. & New York Lim.. Starts 8:00 pm *Beardstown & Pina Ac..... 3:25 pm 3:25 pm *Sunday Passenger ..... 8:00 pm 8:00 pm Westbound Trains. Royal Blue Limited..... 7:25 pm 7:25 pm *Wash. & New York Lim.. 8:30 am Stops *Pana. & Beardstown Ac..10:30 am 10:30 am sunday only ..... 8:50 am 8:50 am *Daily. dDaily, except Sunday. bSunday. C., P. & ST. L. RAILWAY. GREAT CENTRAL. Trains arrive and depart from Chicago & Alton depot as follows: Westbound. Arrive. aNo. 32. Indianapolis Mail & Exp. 2:00 pm *No. 34. Cincinnati Exp sleeper. 6:30 am aNo. 42. Sidell & Decatur Accom. 10:50 am Eastbound. Depart. aNo. 33. Indianapolis Mail & Exp. 9:45 am *No. 35. Cincinnati Exp. sleeper. 9:30 am aNo. 42. Decatur & Sidell Accom. 3:30 pm Nos. 34 and 35 carry sleeping car between Springfield, Indianapolis and Cincinnati. *Daily. aDaily except Sunday. Prices For Political 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 announcement, free. THE FORUM Political Announcements. Smoke the 3 point. 5 ct. Cigar. 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, 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. 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. Rogers is a candida e for Probate clerk on the Republican ticket, primaries April 28. TIME CARD REHULS TRAGTION SYSTEM EAST BOUND. A. M. P. M. †5:00 1:00 6:00 *2:00 7:00 3:00 *8:00 *4:00 *10:00 *6:00 *10:00 6:00 11:00 7:00 *12:00 9:00 .... 11:00 SOUTH BOUND. A. M. P. M. †5:00 1:00 6:00 2:00 7:00 3:00 8:00 4:00 9:00 5:00 6:00 11:00 7:00 12:00 9:00 11:00 ROUND TRIP TICKETS sold on the cars by conductors to all points, at 1½ per mile. $10 FARE BOOKS, sold at ticket of- fices for $7.50, good for individuals, limit one year, good for faillies, limit six months. COMMUTATION BOOKS of 52 rides sold at ticket offices at 10 per mile. ROUTE YOUR SHIPMENTS via the Interurban Express. Express service at freight rates. NO DUST DIRT SMOKE CINDER ..HOTEL W First-Class Ac ...HOT AND C 11th and Wa SPRINGFIELD COLONIST ONCE AG Chicago & Alton announce their tempti TO POINT MONTANA, UTAH, COLORADO, IN BRITISH COLUMBIA, ARIZONA TEXAS, ME CALIFO LESS THAN HALF O February 1 to April 7, and For complete particular D. G. CAMPBELL, Ticket Chicago & Al YOU ALL Geo. Bentley and You know the corner, Eight Everybody should know we give cash purchases. A fa and prices is Ask For Prem JOHN L. J. FURNI Furniture, Ca First-Class Accommodations SPRINGFIELD, - ILLINOIS. MONTANA, UTAH, COLORADO, IDAHO, WASHINGTON, OREGON BRITISH COLUMBIA, ARIZONA, NEVADA, NEW MEXICO, TEXAS, MEXICO AND February 1 to April 7, and Sept. 1 to Oct. 31, 1906 For complete particulars call upon or address D. G. CAMPBELL, Ticket Agent, Chicago & Alton Railway, SPRINGFIELD, ILL. YOU ALL KNOW Geo. Bentley and Son, Grocers. You know the corner, Eighteenth and Brown Streets Everybody should know we give a 5 per cent rebate on all cash purchases. A fair comparison of quality and prices is all we ask Ask For Premium List JOHN L. JONES FURNITURE CO. And all kinds of house We credit everybody when sick or out of nights until 8:30. 626 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, C.H. JONES & SON, Contracting and Building All Work promptly and neatly Done. 1221/2 N. 5th Street. Some people are too stupid to be of any service. Furniture, Carpets, Stoves. Ranges, Trunks, furnishing goods. dy. Will wait on you employment. Open E. Adams Street Illinois. Try Our 'M.thers Bread' CITY STEAM BAKERY. ::: C. HARTMANN, Proprietor. Both Telephones 822. 822 East Adams Street, SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS. Boys' Spring Suits Extraordinary showing of Youth's, Boys' and Children's Spring designs----greater in extent, better in style and quality, and lower in price than can be found in any part of the city. ::: ::: Children's Suits Extra Special for $2.00 Age 3 to 14, Other grades from $2.50 to $8.00. Boys Long Pants Suits, Age 13 to 19 yrs., Extra Special for $4.00 Other grades from $5.00 to $12.00 Men's Suits in all wool, blue and the new gray worsted for $10.00 FOUR BIG STORES E. & W. CLOTHING HOUSE FREEPORT ROCKFORD STERLING SPRINGFIELD M. W. This is Illinois' beloved Son for U. S. Senator, in whom she is well pleased, behold him." 120 E. S. Square, SPRINGFIELD, ILL. W. RICHARD YATES (The Noblest Roman of them all nois' beloved Son for U. S. Senat hold him." THE FORUM CHAS. A. PFEIFFER, Managing Partner. --- REAL ESTATE AND INSURANCE If you have a house and lot or a vacant lot you want to sell, list it with us. We can soon sell it for you, that is our business. Drop us a postal and we will call. If you want to buy a home or a piece of property for investment, we have it. Either for cash or easy payments like paying rent. Drop us a letter stating how much you want to pay and how you want to pay it, and we will be glad to show you the property. Is your house and household furniture insured in a good Company against fire? It ought to be. Inquire and see how cheap you can get Insurance. "Real Estate Agent" Care of Editor of THE FORUM. 305 1/2 S. Sixth St. Springfield, Ill. THE FORUM L. J. KEMP, Supreme Secretary Hoopesten, Illinois. CHAS. W. COLLEY, Supreme President, 506 W. Center St., Danville, Ill. RANCE IN FORCE. AL LEGION (REATED.) MICIARY ORDER OF AMERICA Resident and Old Age Disability Benefits to both men and women. AYMETS. Particulars address, C. WICKLIFFE SMITH, Supreme Organizer, 201 East Main Street, Danville, Illinois. OVER $300,000 INSURANCE IN FORCE. CONTINENTAL LEGION (ICORPORATED.) COLORED FRATERNAL BENEFICIARY ORDER OF AMERICA For further particulars address, C. WICKLIFFE SMITH, Supreme Organizer, 201 East Main Street, Danville, Illinois. egro Men and Women Deputies Wanted Everywhere. MAPLE CITY IT HAS NO SELF EQUAL IN THE WORLD WHITE BAR WASHING SOAP TRADE MARK REGISTERED MONMOUTH ILLINOIS I Am Going Out of Business. Enire stock of Men's, Women's and Children's Clothing must be sold. A Complete Stock of high-grade Clothing, Shoes & Notions will be sold far below cost The best is always the cheapest. We claim the best.' Try for yourself. Our store is crowded each day These wonderful bargains are the cause. Thousands of articles. Call and inspect. ...CAPITOL LAUNDRY... GEO. BOLLMAN the hustler for business. Quality! Quality!! Quality!!! our watch-word. 723 East Washington Street Both Phones 207. Look for the Big Red Flag. Opposite First National Bank.. The Culture Club. At Masonic Hall Programme: Sunday April, 29h. 1906. MR. BERMAN Sales Mgr. 617 E. Washington Sttreet 617 D. GREENBERG, Proprietor... Opening.....the choir .....Scripture Reading Prayer.....chaplain.....Singing choir Anthem..........Choir. St. Paul Church Notes. NOTICE! The Sewing Circle met Thursday with Mrs. J. P. Jones on S. 19th street. The afternoon was quietly spent in sewing on the quilt. The ladies will give an ice cream social at the church May 17th. The semiannual report of the Circle was read and the neat sum of $75 has been gleaned in the last six months of which $47 has been given to the church. The Circle will meet May 4th with Mrs Prudence Berry, 1808 E. Monroe St. All members of the Perseverance Club will meet Wednesday evening, immediately after prayer meeting to make a partial report as was voted at their last meeting. THE FORUM has opened a Business Men's Directory cheap enough for all to advertise. Juvenile Reading.....Miss Daisy Donaldson Piano solo.....Benj. H. Lucas "Self Culture,".....Benj. H. Lucas Rendition.....the choir Woman's Day,.....May 13th 1 inch 1 month .50 1-2 " 1 month .25 NO CHANGE. Anuouncements.....Offering.....Benediction sbbstitutes, for failures. Journal Report.....Sherman Hickman Critic's Report,.....J. C. McClain Chaplain.....Rev. J. B. Anderson Thos. R. Thompson, President. Miss Josie Snowden, Secretary. ly fine and up-to-date. The appreciative audience was highly entertained by the young participants, much praise being given on all sides as to the splendid manner in which they portrayed their special poses. A neat sum was turned over to the stewardess board. Vote for W. M. Childers For Sheriff of Sangamon County, April 28 An Evening With Delsarte. The entertainment given by Mrs. Hamilton at the St. Paul A. M. E. church was good from start to finish and was thorough- --- Attend the Odd Fellows' Band entertainment. Good music. Don't talk race pride, but aet it, We are, (not to be egotistic, thoug,) running a magazine weekly paper, as good as any run forso longatime, as you have had here. We give you more meritorious matter than any other colored paper in your city. Wedefend the right and dare to speak encomiums of any good sermon we hear preached, We ignore bad politicians. Now, we expect you not to steal your neighbor's paper each week and read it, nor how! abcut what the young men should do and spend adollar in five minutes inasa loon but are not able to pay lic per month for the Forum. We are plain; we believe that we are giving the colored people a paper worthy of their support. We know that it is worth 15e per month or $1.50 per year, and the person who pretends to be sume- thing and is howling about op- ‘portunity, ete , and does not “show up,’ is afake Every colored man at the state nouse and fire department should take it, every preacher, every busi ness man—its your duty. If you fail to do so you are talk and that’s all. . Chas. Rice and the Party. Chas. L. Rice, the Negro city attorney of Mound City, IIl.. has been appo'nted master in chan e2ry of Pulaski county. This is quite a bit of recognition on the part of the Republicau party; he is the first and only Negro to hold such an office. But momen. tousness attached to the office palls almost beyond significance when the facts connected with appointment are known, The Negro voter had concentrated on Rice being the nominee for the county judg ship, and unless the party granted this, they intended to defeat the ticket The Repub. licans saw that defeat was look- ing them in the face and as a subterfuge to ward off impending overthrow of their most cherish ed dreams,—office holding—they sought a compromise, which was accepted, apparently, post haste Rice will acquit himseif with dig nity, out if the Republic party deserves a great deal of credit for being driven to do their duty. then we fail to appreciate the fact. A Problem in Algebra. Ye editor over: heard an insidi- ous man ask another man the following eccentric ques ion; the fellow thinks himself an expert mathematician, ‘lhe questiou is so audacious that we publish it that some may see how much nerve others have, He sad: “Téa coal miner can mine 1,000 bushels of coal per day sitting in the courthouse yard, how long will the strike or lock-out last?” We have almost forgotten our algebra, and technica! arithme- tie, being confronted with so much polities and the commer- cial world—but if this fellow, whom we know not, means to throw a slur atthe miners for talking in the shade, while ‘tis pleasant, our reply would be: If such were a literal fact, how loug would the miners care, THE FORUM The Democratic Primaries. The Democratic Co,, Committee has met and set Saturday, May 5, the day for the holding of their primaries and have set dates for th ir conventions, they propose to proceed preparatory for the election Nov, 6, 1906, There may be some doubt or fear in the calling of the democrat primaries while special session is on, but there should not be, ‘The inval idation of the primary law does away with allthe previous re. quisites embodied in it. Even if they do make alaw it could not interfere with what the democrats do previous to such enactment. for should they attempt to de stroy what the democrats may do before the law is passed, it will be forcing an ex post facto law, which is not constitutional. Therefore, anything done, not contrary to the laws already in force, cannot be questioned nor by a subsequent law, Clark B. Shipp as Magistrete. Mr. Clark B. Shipp, the young p lice court magistrate, is mak- ing a briiliant start and his polit- ical futurity is good. He is using excelleut judgment and his decis- ions are fair and impartial. Mr. Shipp is a young man and is very unassuming—we have _ heard some very good encomiums on him already and nothing at all, derogatory. He bids fair to win the good will of the people and from justice meted out imp wrtially regardless of class, race or color, be elevated by his constituents to a higher position. We commend competent young men and bid them God speed, From Our Exchanges. It may be all right for the young Negro to live a life of ease, but it always seems to make them too confining in their regular habits—eating and sleep. ing.—lndianapolis Freeman, The average young Negro, who teads a life of ease, is most irregular in his habits of eating and sleeping He eats by starts and jerks and at irregular inter- vals, and when he should be asleep, he is most industriously prowling around. In other words the young Negro of elegant leis- ure and of uncertain means of livelihood generally succeeds in compressing about forty-eight hours into every twenty-four. His life is fast and furious while it lasts.--Dallas Express, The mothers who dress their girls beyond their means are only sowing the seed of future trou- ble —-St. Louis Palladium. True But the sowing is going on industriously in all parts of this country and few are asking: “What will the harvest: be??’— Dallas Express. [Buta few years of time will alswer the question to their re- gret. “All kissis go here,’’ reads a placard in the Keystone, yet there are no females allowed. Have just opened and doing First-Class Work. Leland Hotel Pantatorium. (Located in the Basement.) Cleaning, Pressing » Repairing Montruity RATES GIVEN. Wealso do Press- Old *Phone 834. New ‘Phone 889. for Ladies. J L. MORGAN, Proprietor. Connelly & Higgins .GROCERIES AND PRODUCE. 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The once effulgent rays 0’ hope : Didst shine like the luminous sun | But since thy silence, mute, | {replete, | All’s opaque, dim, the way steep: | Speak, like sweet voice birds | {in trees, | Transmit thy transcendent ideals And let theories be made real. | , —ALEXANDER, | Notice NOTICE. jb EDWARD BAUMAN GUS, T. TAU | | Baumann Bros. | Prescription Druggists | Deutsche Apotheke | Cor. 7th and Washington Sts, Tel, Main 654 /115 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! LODGE NOTICES. 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 S. Hardin Long Chancellor Com. C. Renfro, K. of R andS Do’nt let the guilty escape.