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THE FORUM VOL. 3, NO. 18. Joseph G. Cannon's 70th Anniversary. Last Monday, May 7th marked the 70th anniversary of Hon. Joseph G. Cannon of Danville, the venerable and subtle speaker of the House of Representives of the United States The ovation was magnificent—the telegrams of congratulation were many. The Arlington Hotel was strewn with flowers, where the fete was held, presenting a beautiful scenery and radiating a fragrance, most odorous to the sense of smell. Three score years and ten, has been by this grand old sage of fruittious life and he is yet youthful and spry. The cabinet, both houses and the government departments were at the Arlington to do honor to the great Illinoisan. At the opening of the house the chaplain read the following efficacious prayer to God: "Let Thy blessing descend upon each member of this House, especially upon him who presides over its deliberations, crowned by the glory of 70 years of usefulness. Lengthen his years, keep him in health, strength and vigor, to his family, friends and country, all of which we ask in the name of Jesus Christ Christ our Lord. Amen." Took The Examination. Clem Hinton, Richard Douglas, Will F. Blackwell, Fred York and Mrs. Emma Craddock, took the civil service examination last Wednesday. It is hoped that each of them made as good as 90 per cent, and that each will get an appointment, as they are deserving. Death of Mrs. Sally Ann Adams Mr. James Adams of the Attorney-General's office, was called to Chicago on the account of the death of his beloved mother at her home 1111 W. Lake St. Mrs. Adams had a large host of friends who bemoan her loss. Mr. Josephus Adams, the father of James and the husband of the deceased, has gained many friends in Springfield during his short visits here, who extend their sympathy to him in his recent bereavement, and would say that the loss of a loving wife is one one of the most severe trials to which a man of an affectionate disposition can be subjected. To the happier above let us trust that the partner of your joys and cares has been called away, and that your loss is her gain. "Be ye doers and not sayers only." SPRINGFIELD, ILL., SATURDAY, MAY 12, 1906. In Next Week's Forum "Booker T. Washington and his accusers." "Why Colored people should divide their vote." "Better Church and Society discipline in the Race." Wilson—The funeral services of Mr. Alfred Wilson was held Monday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at the family residence on North 14th street. The services were conducted by the Rev. Dr. Price who paid a very excellent tribute to the departed who was highly respected in the community in which he lived. Resolutions of respect were read by Mrs. Roie Hunter from the St. Mary's Court and by Miss Betta Davis from the Social Sunlight Circle of which Mrs. Wilson is a member. "Asleep in Jesus," "Nearer my God to Thee" and "Rock of Ages." were sang by the choir. The floral offerings were numerous and showed the high esteem in which the departed was held. Mr. Wilson left to mourn his loss a wife, daughter, son, sister and a host of friends. The interment was in Oak Ridge cemetery. Mrs. Laura Johnson Entertains. Mrs. Laura Johnson of South In Next We "Booker T. W accusers." "Fake Politician "Why Colored p their vote." "Better Church line in the Race." Third street, was hostess to a whist party on last Friday evening which was greatly enjoyed by all so fortunate as to secure an invitation. Miss Johnson is to be congratulated on her ability as a hostess and all left speaking in the highest terms of having spent so pleasant an evening. A Noon Hour Pleasantly Spent. Mr. and Mrs. John Farmer, sons and co-workers, entertained Wednesday noon, at their carpet factory on E. Adams street, to dinner, Miss Essie J. Gorum. Mrs. Roie Hunter and their daughter, Mrs. Delia Johnson. Farmer and sons are doing plenty business and are thriving nicely. Despite the fact there was much work on hand, we enjoyed ourselves immensely. There was plenty to eat, and all present heartly partaken of it. Political and General News of the Nation. The Globe-Democratic is ecstatic over the result of the election last Saturday in that city (St. Louis) for fair and unintimidated voting. The Globe declares it was the fairest election in 8 years, and gives Folk credit for it. The Hon. H. Clay Evans will be the republican candidate for governor of Tennessee, and is pronounced to be the ablest man of that state. He was a strong candidate for vice president in 1896. He was commissioner of pensions for four years. United States Senator Foraker of Ohio, offered a bill to allow Negroes who pay the same fare as whites on railroads to have the same accommodations. The bill was killed because 12 Repub- ek's Forum washington and his ns." people should divide and Society discip- licans voted against it. We wonder how Cullom and Hopkins voted. If the bill in any way savored of class legislation and the 12 Republican senators who voted against it, understood it so, it is well. In the meantime we believ that Foraker was sincere in his motives. The senator is a presidential possibility in 1908. If the party selects him it will no mistake. It was Forker who made the nominating speech of William McKinley. There will be no anthracite strike—the 1903 scale has been accepted. Cole and Johnson are in London, and the New York Age says: "The English press is loud and lavish in its praise of the Negro composers and artistst." The Negro is travesing the world. Rev. T. Price preached quite a spirited sermon at St. Paul last Sunday evening. 15C A MONTH Woman's Club Notes. The Woman's Club held their regular meeting Monday afternoon at the residence of Mrs. V. Warren. About 25 ladies were present and a very important meeting held. The ladies arranged to have their annual service in connection with the Culture Club on Sunday afternoon, June 3. at the Masonic hall at 4 p. m. The Club received a letter from Mrs Georgia DeBaptiste Faulkner who has recently returned from Monrovia, Liberia, saying she would be in the city on that date and would speak at the Masonic hall. She will also appear at some of our larger churches while in the city. We hope this noted christian woman and one of Illinois' brilliant daughters, will receive an ovation on her visit to the capital city. She is the daughter of the late Rev. Richard DeBaptiste who was a pioneer worker in the ministry in this state. Mrs Faulkner will be tendered a banquet Monday, June 4, by members of this and the Culture Club. The FORUM will contain a cut of Mrs. G. M. Faulkner next week and a brief sketch of her recent trip to Africa. To each woman of the Club and the clubs of the city, we cordially invite you to turn out with us on Sunday, June 3. The amount collected on the piano fund, $4.10 and from entertainment April 23, $4 05, total $8 15 raised during the month. About the 28, you will get to see and hear the Maids from Corkville, The proceeds will be for the Home. The Home Culture section will meet at the residence of Mrs. Daisy Higganbottham, Monday May 14, 1107 E. Reynolds street at 2:30 p. m. The merchants and business men around the square, contributed very liberally to the soliciting committee for the country store and fair which was held at the L. O. F. Home this week, for which they wish to extend thanks, especially to Van Horn & Link who gave about $6 worth of articles. God bless the cheerful giver.—J C. McClain, reporter. Benj. H. Bellamy has returned to the city from Little Rock, Ark., where he has been attending college. Mrs. Hattie Toney Edwards has returned to the city having been away on the sad mission of burying her mother. Mrs. Carrie Lee Hamilton, her mother and little baby Hamilton have returned to the city after a very pleasant stay with friends and relatives in Chicago. 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 Mrs. Chas. Jenkins left Sunday for Missouri where she will be the guest of her parents and other relatives. Messrs. Chas. White and Henry Lawrence of Decatur, were in the city last Sunday. Musical Contest. On Tuesday, May 15, '6, there will be a vocal contest and musicale at St. John A. M. E. church by class D of the Sunday school. An offer Clarence Johnson of Decatur, was the guest of Mrs. Essie J. Gorum last Sunday. Wm. H. Farmer was an Atlanta visitor Sunday. Clarence Gorum of Atlanta, came down with the high school boys to attend the Corn Belt Meet. Be it remembered that William Childers is the Republican candidate for sheriff. He is all right and will do the people good services, is the belief of all. Capt. Murray's Harana excursion goes June-24. Fred Scott of Taylorville, who has deen in Canada and other northern points, has returned home, speaking very favorable of the good old British soil, where the slave-holder dared to tread. The K. of P. joint session turned a rising vote of thanks to Grand Deputy Williams, of Capital Lodge No. Twelve, for the efficient manner in which he presided over the trisession of lodges. The musical program that was to be rendered May 31, at Zion Baptist church will be rendered on the 30th. A. D. Johnson has returned to the city. Mrs. Washington has been seriously ill at the home of her daughter, Mrs. E J. Todd of E. Reynolds St. Little Wesley Brent is recovering from an attack of malaria. Geo. Moore of Pittsfield, was in the city Sunday, guest of his sister Miss Nin. THE FORUM FORGET! Brothers- LLS BREAD. Washington Streets. M A CALL. NE-- "TONE'" ine of d Tobacco rick Pool Tables Headquarters n 4th-st. Jackson, Prop. nd Local T! ers- eets. co es Prop. intest. Musical Contest. On Tuesday, May 15, 16, there will be a vocal contest and musicale at St. John A. M. E. church by class D of the Sunday school. An effort is being made to make the program meritorious of the highest appreciation of the public and it promises to be worthy of attendance. The affair is for the benefit of the piano fund and is managed by Miss Allene White. The following program will be rendered: Intrumental solo—S. S. Pianist Invocation—Rev. Bundy Instrumental duet—Misses McKinney Vocal duet—Misses Josie Snowden Effie Price Instrumental solo—Miss Jessie Nelson *Vocal solo—Elizabeth Saunders Instrumental duet—Misses Ethel and Edith White *Vocal solo—Lillie Mae Nelson N. H. Mosby An Hickman e Bowman es Nelson and White otta Davis e White Great" Instrumental solo—Miss H. Mosby *Vocal solo—Ruth Lee Violin solo—Mr. Sherman Hickman *Vocal solo—Miss Marie Bowman Instrumental trio—Misses Nelson and White Vocal solo—Miss M. Retta Davis Violin solo—Miss Allene White Dialogue—The Class Quartet—"The Lord is Great" Closing song—The Class Children under 1 years of age, 10c. [The (*) denotes the contestants.] Resolutions from societies and other bodies for publication, will cost 24c per line or one-half regular advertising rates. Eight dollars ($8) the remaining portion of the $14 taken up at the K. of P. services, Sunday, was turned over to the Old Folks and Orphans' Home. --- --- INTERMISSION. Ho! Ho!! Ho!!! ..SOMETHING NEW.. Metropolitan Restaurant... Metropolitan Barber Shop Telephone New No. 779. H. TUCKER, Proprietor. Garden Seeds, Flower Seeds, Cabbage Plants, Tomato Plants. Flowering Plants. All Kinds of Poultry Foods. A. C. BROWN, 217 South 5th Street. VOCAL CONTEST and MUSICAL, Tuesday Eve., May 15, 1906. St. John's A. M. E. Church. Miss Allene White. Ho! Ho!! Ho!!! SOMETHING NEW Metropolitan Restaurant their $800 Fountain, la soft drinks. Special attention to Short Orders s 20c. • We solicit your patr ucker & J. Edw. Thompson, Props New Metropolitan Barber S Admission, Ho ...SOME Metrop See their Special Meals 20c. orace Tucker & J. Metrop 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 779 107 South Eighth Street. We give best service. Shop kept in first-cla Competent Barbers-4 chairs. the best service. Shop kept in first-cla Competent Barbers—4 chairs. We give best service. Shop kept in first-class style. Competent Barbers-4 chairs. BATHS! BATHS!! BATHS!!! Hot and Cold Baths at all times. 15 Cents. O!!! NEW... grant... n, latest ders ur patronage. New Phone Shop first-class style ers. 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 E. L. Rogers, Editor and Manager. Will H. arbour, Associate Editor and Secretary. Thompson Bros., Branch Office. Homan The Printer 187 3051 So.6th St. EDITORIAL Saturday, May 12, 1906. Jenkins Lloyd Jones is a little too liberal with his primary law idea. The question now asked by scientists is: "Is the Bible disputable. "I believe in the jury box, the ballot box and the cartridge box."—Hon. Frederick Douglas. All laborers are not worth what they want for their hire, the affirmation of the holy writ to the contrary notwithstanding. The day will come when the religion preached, practised and taught by our people in some parts of the country, now days, will be considered the greatest absurdity. Of course Alderman Ricketts has an "manable right," to vote against higher saloon license, because you can't compel a man to testify against himself nor to testify when such testimony will incriminate himself. Socrates said truly, "He that makes his son worthy of esteem by giving him a liberal education, has a far better title to his obedience and duty than he that gives a large estate without it." Silence! O ye obstreperous nation—hear the left-hand raps of his nobility, Joseph G. Cannon, "O ye generation of vipers" don't you know we all can't be president of these United States at the same time? If that's a fact about that Negro man soliciting funds from the public, claiming to be a preacher, it is simply awful. The report says he was caught "shooting craps, the lowest game of all the evils. Yet good preachers should not be stigmatized for what these idle imposters are caught at. Don't say all preachers are rogues, etc., but, our preachers live and act as nearly upright as possible. We are sickened out from bad reports from about our spiritual advisers. --- THE FORUM Egotism, the spirit of self, may sometimes contribute to happiness, taking the word in its lowest sense; but egotism is the disposition most likely to cause unhappiness when it is combined with sensibility.—N. B. Union. We shall not be at all surprised if we see some shrewd man's shingle stuck up with the big glowing letters: "Insure your property against earth quakes." Verily, this is an age of evolution. Every five cents spent on cigars, represents the interest on $1 for one year.—New Age. [We had not thought of that Brother Fortune. Our cigar bill shall be decreased.] The Globe-Democrat, editorially, in its issue of May 2, under the head, "A Practical Man." paid a high tribute to Booker T. Washington who spoke in St. Louis at the Odeon Theatre last week. The Globe is one of the most reliable and conservative papers in the land. J. Douglas Wetmore, that brilliant colored attorney of Florida, is to make his habitat in New York. The brainy Negroes are bred and born in Dixie, but Dixie does not oyer enough liberality and freedom of speech. The south will never be much, as compared with other parts of this republic, because brain and money flee from her. The lady editress, down at Richmond, Va., is raising sand against the 'false pretenders.' Women have their nerve,' you know. Mrs. Walker is quoted from frequently by her male contemporaries, and shows that women can say things both pertinent and efficacious, other than house gossip and the fashions. Again we call the attention of our people to the fact that they have erroneously evaded the farm and make a mad rush to the cities—what for? What can you find to do not menial? (We dot mean dishonorable.) Our people must produce more. Mr. Hubbard of this county and many more, sell over $1.000 worth of eggs alone each season, think of it. Try truck farming. Back to the woods, your natural habitat. "Justice would solve all strikes," says Arch-Bishop Glen non, of St. Louis, in a sermon Sunday. He made a plea that justice be the highest court of appeals. This same justice would solve the other problem if applied. If you want to buy a house or lot or want to sell what you have or borrow money on your real estate, address Real Estate Agent, care of Editor FORUM, and the man will call and see you in person. Back to The Farm. 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. Telephone Main 998 A Grand Musi TO BE GIVEN Zion Baptist ```markdown ``` COOK WITH GAS. 529 North Side Square A Grand Musical Concert- CAPITAL CITY QUARTETTE. Piano and Cornet Duet, Mrs. Nettie Gaddie and Henry Alexander; Instrumental Solo, Miss Viola Alexander; Instrumental Solo, Miss Nanny Watts; Vocal Solo, Grace Holman; Vocal Solo, Mrs. Roie Hunter; Sliding Trombone and Cornet Duet, Mr. and Mrs. Petitt; Capital City Quartette; Recital, Miss Blossom Lee; Vocal Solo. Mr. William Smith; Instrumental Duet, Misses Hortence Mosby and Justine McKinney; Recital. Mrs. Lena Dukes; Vocal Solo, Cora Kirby; Recital, Mrs. Daisy Alexander; Vocal Solo. Mr. A. D Johnson; Cornet and Trombone Quartette with Piano accompaniment by Messrs. Edwards, Johnson, Holman and William Smith; Capital City Quartette. MRS. DAISY HIGGINBOTHAM, Chairman of Program. - In the image, there is a blank space where text should be inserted. The prompt says "Insert your own text here." Therefore, the text should be filled with the appropriate content. Pablo Picasso YERS & CO Village Road House. FINE BUFFET and RESTAURANT in CONNECTION. POOL and BILLIARDS. Dance Every Wednes day and Saturday. 2205 East Kansas Street. S. J. MORTON, PROP. sical Concert- A display of dependable Spring Clothing for men and boys that for excellence of make, correctness of style and great variety is unequalled in Central Illinois. Men's Suits, $6.00 to $25.00 Top Coats, $6.00 to $20.00 Cravanettes, $10.00 to $25.00 Young Men's Suits, $5.00 to $22.50 Boys' Suits, $2.00 to $8.00 E. & W Clothing House are ever the standard of what is best in quality and correct in style. ONE PRICE TO ALL. FOUR BIG STORES E. & W. CLOTHING HOUSE FREEPORT ROCKFORD STERLING SPRINGFIELD M. H. "This is Illinois, beloved Son for U. S. Senator, in whom she is well pleased, I hold him." 120 E. S. Square, SPRINGFIELD, ILL. [Image of a man with dark hair and a suit, looking slightly to the side.] RICHARD YATES (The Noblest Roman of them all beloved Son for U. S. Senate old 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. 3051/2 S. Sixth St. Springfield, Ill. Our Bi-Annual Jubilee and Banquet. At and during the FORUM'S Bi-annual Jubilee, there will be given in the reception parlors on the third floor, a banquet which shall open about 10 o'clock, simultaneous with the dance festivities, and those who do not care to remain in the hall on the 2d floor after the program, will proceed to the banquet hall where will be prepared, a sumptuous repast, arrangements to be made for 100 plates, and a toast program to be rendered. the participants to be our business, clergy and professional men. The aim of the FORUM is to bring to the surface the better element of our people and have something which shall be pronounced 'grand' in reality. All the programs and participants will appear about June 1st. LINCOLN COLORED HOME IS TRANSFERRED. Formal Turning Over of the Institution Made by Mrs. Susan Lawrence Dana. At a meeting of the board of directors of the Lincoln Colored home, held Tuesday afternoon at the home, the deed for the property was formally transferred to the board by Mrs. Susan Lawrence Dana. Mrs, Dana's mother, the late Mrs. R. D. Lawrence, purchased a the home so that now it is clear of indebtedness. She was assisted in her work by her daughter, they both having contributed about $7,000 The home is in a flourishing condition at the present time, 35 children being provided with food and shelter. Any donations or contributions will be received by Miss Margaret H. Robinson, 520 South Eighth street. The following ladies and gentlemen comprise the present board of directors: Mrs. Susan L. Duna, Mrs C. M. Stanton, Mrs. James A. Rose, Mrs E. S. Walker, Mrs. Frank W. Tracy, Mrs. Arthur Huntington, Mrs. H F. Dorwin, Mrs. Frank Fisher, Mrs. Margaret Robinson, Mrs. O. B. Babcock, Mrs. Eva Monroe, Mrs. Margaret Robinson, Mrs. J. C. McClain, Mrs. Julia Duncan, Mrs. Alice White, Mrs. Martha Hicklin, Mrs. A. O Parker, Mrs. Roy Hunter, Mrs Mattie Willis, Judge G W. Murray, George Reisch, Frank Fisher, J. F. Bunn, John Brown, Sr., Frank Coleman, Otis Duncan, Thomas Brown and Thomas Walker.—Ill. State Register, May 3. 1906. [This speaks well for Mrs. Lawrence and her daughter Mrs. Dana, and the other noble white people, of whose assistance Mrs. Monroe can bear testimony, has been the rod and the staff. The colored people, too, have given liberally to this cause. The colored ladies who trod the wine press alone, are to be praised in language inexpressible for their noble work. Now let us all rejoice.—Ed.] We are really ashamed of our contemporaries, The Conservator and The Guardian. They are not conducting decent Jour THE FORUM Opportunity for Young Men. The demands in all parts of this country and in several foreign counties, for well-trained men of our race in the direction of scientific and practical agriculture 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 positions for which these trained men are wanted are those in almost every case which pay high salaries. We wish to get hold of men who have received as far as possible, a good education before coming here, and are ready to enter on a thorough course in agriculture. Persons, however, can pursue the literary studies at Tuskegee, while taking the course in agriculture. For further information address. BOOKER T. WASHINGTON Principal, Tuskegee Intitute Alabama If you want to buy a house or lot or want to sell what you have or borrow money on your real estate, address Real Estate Agent, care of Editor FORUM, and the man will call and see you in person. NOTICE-You are hereby notified that it is the law of the United States that when a paper is sent you, even though you pay for it for a certain length of time, and the paper is sent over that time and you accept the paper for one, two or three months, you cannot order the paper stopped without paying up all arrears, and then you must send a written notice to the publisher. Otherwise, you can be arrested and fined under the law. Ask your lawyer. Baseball Last Sunday. The Keystone Cardinals crossed bats with the Riverton Greys at the former's grounds, 20th and Adams streets, last Sunday and about 300 fans braved the zero weather to root for their respective favorites. The game was a one sided affair, the final score being 12 to 5 in favor of the Cardinals. The features of the game was the brilliant fielding of the Cardinals' outfield and Dotson's work at first. Willis, who covered 3d base for the locals, was very handy with the willow, having more than four hits to his credit, two of them for two bases. Kirby seemed to be in good form and kept the Grey's hits well scattered. Kirby was invincible when the bases were full. It was a game from the Cardinals' point of view, and the manager, Ben Jackson, is to be congratulated for giving the fans an opportunity to witness so good an exhibition of the great American game. Tomorrow the Cardinals will try conclusions with the Peoria Giants and a good crowd should be in attendance to root for the success of the Cardinals. Game called at 3:00 p. m. "The National Domestic," Indianapolis, Indiana. The Voice of the Negro, Atlanta, Georgia. 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HOURS: Till 8 a. m.; 12 to 1 m.; 5:30 to 6:30 p. m., and at night. Telephone Main ll229 Do You Want A Handsome Picture? Of the Photos of 11 prominent colored people to hang in your house? Size: 2x28 inches, Price: $1. Agents wanted, Call or write, E L. ROGERS, 35½ So 6th street; Lawrence Brandon. Proprietor East End Sample Rooms Northwest cor. 11th and Mason sts. ▲ choice line of WINES, LIQUORS and CIGARS. Ice Cold Reisch Beer on Tap.. THE PEERLESS BOARDING HOUSE. 807 $ \frac{1}{2} $ East Washington Street. For Ladies and Gentlemen. Everything neat and clean Try Our Meals 25 Cents. Ice Cream to-morrow. ENOS COOPER, Proprietor. Union Baptist Church Notes. The subjects of Tomorrow's sermons are, 11 a. m. "Forgiveness," 8 p. m. "The Hindering Truth." On last Sunday 187 communicants participated in the Lord's Supper. The greatest number in many months. The spirit of fellowship is growing, and the work of the church is being done in peace. Supt. Grant Martin has organized a Boys' Brigade of fifteen of the smaller boys of the Sunday school, who are being drilled by Bro. J. W. Thomas. They will soon make their first bow before the public. The Willing Workers' Sewing Circle will give a bazaar beginning May 28, and continuing through the week. This will be something new, being a Feast of Days. Last week, our pastor's wife was presented with a new suit. Sister Underwood expressed her appreciation through the pastor Sunday evening. The winners of the prizes in recent contest in Sunday school are as follows: Young Men's class No. 8, Mrs. Jessic Slater, teacher; Young Ladies' class No. 7, Mrs. Jennie Douglas, teacher; Little Girls' class No. 2, Miss Mary Bellamy, teacher. The banners were awarded last Sunday afternoon. You are invited to our services. Reporter. A. M. WILLIAMS, Real Estate,Loans and Insurance. Office and Residence: 2nd Floor Williams' Bldg. Old Phone 1721-4 Rings. Subscribe for the FORUM THE FORUM Fo n. Spr Canvas one Car baseball Te ONE CAR VS. ORIA GIA , MAY 13 '0 Park, 20th and Ave. Car. Admiss ters: 121 S. F Manager, A. D ry law as ye oval---Ne ed my stock o from the old streets to First the block south Great Market, n g in the meat li s are requested I will, as in the on attention Keystone Cardinals Baseball Team KEYSTONE CARDINALS VS. SUNDAY, MAY 13'06, 3 p. m. At Keystone Park, 20th and Adams Sts. Take E. Capitol Ave. Car. Admission 15 Cts. Headquarters: 121 S. Fourth St. BENJ. JACKSON, Manager. A. 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 The Social Club met at the residence of Mrs. Annie Simms last Thursday night, (214 N 14th St.) Program: Paper, Mr. Wicks Recital: Miss Mary Bellamy Solo: Mr. Lawson Goodman Solo: Miss Anna Rider --- Both Phones 375 The Social Club. For Sale. 6-room house near Washington Park. Small payment down balance—$15 a month. Address inquiry to Real Estate Agent, care Editor of THE FORUM. W. D. CHAMBERLAIN, Proprietors, H. W. AVERITT. Springfield Canvas Goods Co. TENTS, AWNINGS and Anything Made of Canvas. Camp Outfits and Tents of All Sizes for Rent :: OFFICE 121 N. Sixth St. SPRINGFIELD, ILL. THE Cardinals All Team CARDINALS VS. GIANTS AY 13'06, 3 p. m. 20th and Adams Sts. Admission 15 Cts. 121 S. Fourth St. r. A. DOTSON, Captain. w as yet passed. l---Notice. stock of staple and the old stand, First to First and Washing k south. I have also Market, fully stocked the meat line. requested to call and as in the past, give all ention CHAS. J. BRETZ. The Good amaritans will give "A Toe" Entertainment, Thursday, May 17, at the residence of Mrs. Harriet Wells, on Miller St., between 9th and 10th sts. Refreshments will be served. The public are invited. C. E. Ellis, of St. Louis, will be the guest of Capt. Hodge tomorrow. --- THE Pythian Sermon Ably Preached Last Sunday, C. C. Lodge No. 12, B. K. Bruce No. 26, and E. Star, No. 25, K. of P's, in assembly gathered at masonic hall and went to New Hope church, where Rev. J. H. Fulton most ably officiated. Within the Social Radii. Al. Singleton of South First street, is able to be out again after a slight illness. Capt. John Robinson has gone to visit his family in St. Clair Co. Mrs. Sarah Brooks will leave Sunday for her home in Decatur after having spent several weeks in the city. William Sublett has moved his family to the capital city and desires his friends to call and see the flock. Miss Gertrude Harris is the office lady and bookkeeper for the Leland Hotel Pantatorium. This shows that what we, as a people need to do is: to open up places and our girls will have employment. Rev. J. D. Underwood preached another able sermon at Union last Sunday evening at 8 p. m. Miss Nettie Johnson left Wednesday for Terre Haute, Ind. Rev. Mrs Phelps of Poria and Mrs. Sarah Lewis were the guests of Mrs. Annie Horman, 1417 S. Eleventh street, last Sunday. We are glad to see Mrs. Bettie Watson out again after a seige of illness. The Order of the Eastern Star will observe Esther Day, Sunday Sunday, June 3. the sermon to be preached by Rev. Price at the Masonic Temple at 2:30 p. m. The public is invited to attend. It is now a foregone conclusion that there are other magnetic propensities in Quincy, of which Prof. Byrd has a great affinity save the congenial air from the placid and majestic Father of Waters and the good old soil of Adams county. Rev. J. W. Muse of Jacksonville, spent a few hours in the city this week on business. While in the city he was the guest of Mrs. J. C. McClain. St. Paul Sewing Circle will have an ice cream and strawberry social, Thursday, May 17. Go and enjoy yourselves. Last week the St. Paul Sewing Circle was entertained at the residence of Mrs. Prudence Berry on East Monroe street. About 25 were in attendance. A delicate luncheon was served. Much business of importance was transacted. Mrs. Pearl Bohler-Johnson was hostess to the Whittier Circle last week. The meeting was highly enjoyed it being the first since their hibernal vacation. Among the guests present was Mrs. Mayme Barrow, formerly of St. Louis. A dainty luncheon was served. Don't Worry club notes in the next issue. YOU ALL KNOW 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. Some people are too stupid to be SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS. of any service. CHICAGO & ALTON RY. TIME TABLE FOR THE NORTH. No. Leave. * 6. Palace Express for Chicago. 12:28 am * 3. Midnight Special for Chicago 2:50 am * 12. Atlantic Express for Chicago 7:10 am †300. Spfd-Lincoln Accom ... 9:40 am * 2. The Alton L'ted for Chicago. 12:01 pm †302. Spfd-Lincoln Accom ... 1:25 pm * 4. Prairie St. Ex. for Chicago ... 2:52 pm * 42. Bloomington Local ... 5:00 pm FOR THE SOUTH. * 9. Palace Exp. for St. Louis. 3:25 am * 11. Midnight Spe. for St. Louis. 5:05 am * 45. Capital City Flyer for St. L. 6:25 am † 15. St. Louis Accommodation. 9:07 am * 1. Prairie St. Ex. for St. Louis 2:35 pm † 3. The Alton Ltd. for St. Louis 4:16 pm FOR PEORIA. † Mixed train for Pekin ... 6:00 am † 52. Peoria Express ... 6:55 am † 56. Peoria Accommodation ... 3:15 pm TRAINS ARRIVE. From Chicago and the North, *3:25 a. m., *6:05 a. m., *2:35 p. m., †4:16 p. m., *8:40 p. m. From Bloomington, *9:00 a. m. From St. Louis and the South, 12:28 a. m., *2:50 a. m., †10:50 a. m., *12:01 p. m., *2:52 p. m., *8:35 p. m. From Peoria, †8:45 a. m., †2:20 p. m. *Daily, †Except Sunday. 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 aChicago Express Starts 7:30 am * Continental Limited ... 9:45 am 9:50 am aLafayette Accom Starts 1:40 pm * Decatur Accom 4:30 pm 5:15 pm * New York Express...10:00 pm 10:05 pm Going West. Arrive. Depart. * Kansas City Express... 5:50 am 5:55 am * Clayton Accom 8:41 am 8:44 am * Springfield Accom 11:35 am Stops * Kansas City-Denver Lim.12:30 pm 12:35 pm * Continental Limited ... 5:45 pm 5:50 pm * Chicago-Springfield Exp. 9:10 pm Stops * Daily aDaily except Sunday. Taking effect Sunday, December 4. Northbound. Arrive. Depart. *Diamond Special .....12:35 am 12:40 am Midnight Limited .....2:42 am 2:45 am aChicago Express .....7:05 am Northern Ill. Express, .....11:25 am 11:30 am *Daylight Special .....2:45 pm 2:48 pm *St. Louis & Spfld Accom. 8:45 pm Stops Southbound. Arrive. Depart. *Diamond Special .....8:50 am 3:55 am *Midnight Limited .....4:45 am 4:50 am *St. Louis & Spfld 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. aRoyal Blue Limited..... 7:30 am 7:30 am *Wash. & New York Lim.. Starts 8:00 pm *Beardstown & Pana Ac..... 3:25 pm 3:25 pm bSunday Passenger ..... 8:00 pm 8:00 pm Westbound Trains. aRoyal Blue Limited..... 7:25 pm 7:25 pm *Wash. & New York Lim.. 8:30 am Stops aPana & Beardstown Ac.....10:30 am 10:30 am Sunday only ..... 8:50 am 8:50 am *Daily. aDaily, except Sunday. bSunday. C., P. & ST. L. RAILWAY. To and from Peorla. Arrive. Depart. Daily Express . 3:10 pm 12:10 pm Daily Mail . 11:00 am 3:40 pm Daily Mail . 6:55 pm 7:35 am To and from St. Louis. Arrive. Depart. Daily Express . 12:10 pm 8:10 pm Daily ex. Sunday, Accom. 9:20 pm 6:30 am GREAT CENTRAL. Trains arrive and depart from Chicago & Alton depot as follows: Westbound. Arrive. aNo. 32. Indianapolis Mail & Exp. 2:00 pm *No. 34. Cincinnati Exp. sleeper. 6:30 am aNo. 42. Sidell & Decatur Accom. 10:50 am Eastbound. Depart. aNo. 33. Indianapolis Mail & Exp. 9:45 am *No. 35. Cincinnati Exp. sleeper. 9:30 am *No. 42. Decatur & Sidell Accom. 3:30 am Nos. 34 and 35 carry sleeping car between Springfield, Indianapolis and Cincinnati. *Daily. aDaily event Sunday. *Daily. aDaily except Sunday. Prices For Political Announcements State and National Offices.....$ 10.00 County Offices..... 5.00 Mavor of Springfield..... 5.00 Regular write-ups, 10c per line. Ten line notice, one time, with announcement, free. THE FORUM ..HOTEL First-Class A ...HOT AND C 11th and Wa SPRINGFIELD COLON IS ONCE A Chicago & Alton annou the tem TO PO MONTANA, UTAH, COLORADO, BRITISH COLUMBIA, ARIZO TEXAS, M LESS THAN HALF February 1 to April 7, and For complete particular D. C. CAMPBELL, Tick Chicago & A YOU ALL Geo. Bentley and You know the corner, Eigh Everybody should know we give cash purchases. A f and prices is Ask For Pre JOHN L. J. FURNITURE, Furniture, Car Ranges, And all kinds of house We credit everybody when sick or out of nights until 8:30. 626 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. Political Announcements. I hereby announce myself a candidate for the office of County Superintendent of Schools of Sangamon County, subject to the decision of the Republican primaries. —Edgar C. Pruitt. 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, 101, 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 candidate for probate clerk on the Republican ticket, primaries April 28. TIME CARD ILLINOIS TRACTION 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 FOUND TRIP TICKETS sold on the cars by conductors to all points, at 1½ per mile. $10 FARE BOOKS, sold at ticket offices for $7.50, good for individuals, limit one year, good for families, limit six months. COMMUTATION BOOKS of 52 rides sold at ticket offices at 16 per mile. ROUTE YOUR SHIPMENTS via the Interurban Express. Express service at freight rates. NO DUST DIRT SMOKE CINDERS ..HOTEL WILLIAMS.. First-Class Accommodations ...HOT AND COLD BATHS... 11th and Washington Sts., SPRINGFIELD, - ILLINOIS. MONTANA, UTAH, COLORADO, IDAHO, WASHINGTON, OREGON BRITISH COLUMBIA, ARIZONA, NEVADA, NEW MEXICO, TEXAS, MEXICO AND CALIFORNIA LESS THAN HALF OF REGULAR RATES 1 to April 7, and Sept. 1 to Oct. For complete particulars call upon or address CAMPBELL, Ticket Agent, Chicago & Alton Railway, SPRING U ALL KNOW Bentley and Son, Grove now the corner, Eighteenth and Brown St. You should know we give a 5 per cent rebate purchases. A fair comparison of qu and prices is all we ask Ask For Premium List IN L. JONES FURNITURE Furniture, Carpcts, Stov Ranges, Trunks, kinds of house furnishing redit everybody. Will waite ck or out of employment. until 8:30. 626 E. Adams field, LESS THAN HALF OF REGULAR RATES 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 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 Furniture, Carpcts, Stoves. are too stupid to be OF REGULAR RATES Sept. 1 to Oct. 31, 1906 ers call upon or address et Agent, Boston Railway, SPRINGFIELD, ILL. KNOW Old Son, Grocers. Seventh and Brown Streets have a 5 per cent rebate on all air comparison of quality all we ask Premium List TONES MATURE CO. arpets, Stoves. Trunks, furnishing goods. dy. Will wait on your employment. Open E. Adams' Street Illinois. Try Our 'M thers Bread' CITY STEAM BAKERY. ::: Restaurant Staple and Fancy Groceries and Ice Cream Regular Meals and Short Orders Homemade Pies—Candies Fine Cigars Morris Wilson. Proprietor. or. 11tand Madison. Knights and Daughters of Protection of America and Middle Cham 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. 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. C. STEELE This organizations cares for its sick and dead and allows endowment. 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 liable to arrest and fine, the 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.. 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COASTER-BRAKES, built-up-wheels, everything in the bicycle prices charged by dealers and repair men. Write for our advice. 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 Different In Every W DESCRIPTION: Made in all sizes. It is lively and easy riding, very durable and lined inside with a special quality of rubber, which never becomes porous and which closes up small punctures without allowing the air to escape. We have hundreds of letters from satisfied customers stating that their tires have only been pumped up once or twice in a whole season. They weigh no more than an ordinary tire, the puncture resisting qualities being given by several layers of thin, specially prepared fabric on the tread. 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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 equal 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 if you send $1.00 TODAY for a year's subscription. Or you can get your own paper ONE YEAR WITHOUT COST by 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 Globe Printing Company, Publishers. THE FORUM OE eA eR ee CHAS. W. COLLEY, Supreme President, L. J. KEMP, Supreme Secretary 606 W, Center St., Danville, Ill, Hoopesten, Illinois. OVER $300,000 INSURANCE IN FORCE. i CONTINENTAL LEGION (ICORPORATED.) 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Special inducements will be given to St. Louis, Decatur, Quiney, Jacksonville and all points within a radius of 120 miles, also to our local white friends. Musie will be continuously rendered. nell THE DANCE—The Grand March will open the dance festivities at 10:30 p. m., same continuing until 1:00 a, m. The Program will open at 8:15 p, m. sharp. Admission, Single 35c, Per Couple 50c. NOTICE! ‘Tur Forum has opened a Business Mén’s Directory | cheap enough for all to advertise, linch 1 month .5C i-2“ lmonth .25 NO CHANGE. Smoke the 3 point, 5ct Cigar. _ Mrs. Laura Wilson has been duly authorized to travel and sol- icit supseriptions for this paper, ‘and we shall be glad to have all with whom she may come in contact, give her their names, Miss Sarah Bradford, niece of ‘Elmer Rhienheart, is verv ill,® and has been so for the past 10 days, UR Raa hc na ams? con m5 enc na Again we call attention to the E, & W. Clothing’ house, and to Peter Myers’ fine illuminated store. Our readers will do well ‘to call at these places and other stores who advertise. We desire to a specialty of aiding the peo. ple who advertise. You will see the good results, On to the Keystone. }Read The Spiingfield Evening News | Greatest evening paper in ents Illinois. The news for all the peopl seit for l0c per, week. Delivered Promptly, War specials, : FOR THE MANAGER., |) Telephone Min - 998 id Stree! No. SOS! South 6th St Pe Pf eae ? NOTICE. aes. Mapie Crry Vaio \ oe Bay Peta | fn . to , Wis mE Ma MOUTH SGAp . LLINOIS : The best is always tbe cheapest. We claim the Ane Try for yourself, ...CAPITOL LAUNDRY... GEO. BOLLMAN the hustler for business. Quality! —~ Quality!! Quality!!! our watch-word. 723 East Washington Street Both Phones 207. The Culture Club. At Masonic Hall Programme: Sunday May 18th. 1906. Woman’s Day. 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B. Anderson Thos, R. Thompson, Miss Josie Snowden, President. Seeretary. “Vote for W. M. Childers For Sheriff of Sangamon County, And Thou Too, Brutus. The Voice of the Negro descends—she has crawled down from that lofty plane amid the congenial air, where the vermins doth not come and the moth doth not corrupt; to the ground, to mingle with the ants and the creeping things. "The Place for Mr. Washington," is the head of an article in the May number. He says Washington is an "adroit politician," and is 'all right at Tuskegee." Suppose we say the Voice is all right but it has no right to speak of other matters than those concerning the colored people of Georgia(?) The Voice paid a high tribute to Washington, but seemed to be trying to kick its bucket of milk over, after it having been filled. Don't Compromise Principle For Money. Yes, we say, "Don't compromise or exchange principle for money," for if you do, you shall surely die. What is principle? A reader will then ask. A man's principle is his fixed determination to do things which, in his deliberated opinion, are right and just and reasonable. High ideals, lofty aims and noble purposes, are the ingredients of the word principle. Those who have not these high and noble traits and thoughts have no principle to compromise. Be courageous, be noble, be honest; be aspiring, be brave. Never retreat when you are right. Pertinent Sayings From Exchanges St. Luke Herald asked: "What think you of that religion whose basic creed is love, that on Sunday wants tithes of all we possess, and on Thursday carries these tithes past our door and gives them to the white man, the better to enable him to lord it over us?" But what do you think of a minister of the gospel, who gets all his bread and butter from his own people by preaching love, that will preach himself hourse lauding Negro enterprises and buy all he consumes of groceries, stores, etc., of the other fellow?—Ex. [Such a person is a fraud, of course, but in Springfield we do advise the colored race to trade with a colored man just because he is "colored," nor do we advise them to not trade with white people, but; when colored people are in business and are offering you good inducements and too its the Negro enterprises that open clerical positions for our people, mostly—hence we advocate that they should have a goodly part of their trade; but not because they are colored. Negroes must also, when in business, keep their places neat, quiet, the windows cleaned, and themselves. Noisy crowds and hangers on should not be tolerated—this makes our preachers and ladies prefer going to other places to buy and sell.] THE FORUM Darwin has not proved to the world beyond a reasonable doubt that man sprung from the monkey but he would find no task in proving that a lot of them return to monkeys.—Florida Sentinel. [Do you mean before or after judgment? We agree with you if you mean before judgment.] Retribution takes its time, but it never fails to pay off "in full." Florida Sentinel [Look out Mr. Mob, you will be paid in full to date. Tribute to a Lost Sister. It was on one sultry August day, When they laid her 'neath the clay, And I'll ne'er be able to say How I weeped. When the message came to me I was sitting 'neath the trees Of a country cottage— And I ne'er shall forget that day. And as the funeral bell did toll, Through the dusty streets did roll, The long, sad cotege. And they march'd on down the street To a silent little grave And they laid her down to sleep. Then they said the last rite, And we all said: good night— Ontha sister, I ne'er a gan had sight. But she told them on that bed, That: "All was done well," And our only consolation is faith. But I could not understand, Why God's Omnipotent hand Would wreck this raptur'd soul Ere it became whole — E.L.R. The earth had put on beautiful scenes A sight of lovliness to adore. The frost came and killed the beans And this, we certainly do deplore. Then, since man here on earth can but die, Why should these frail tenements of clay sigh? Flowers burst forth in the spring morn, Resplendent with grandeur, But in the eve die. Then, go back with joy to dust, For dust thou art.—E. L. R. Our religious obligations, While sojourning on earth, Are fraught with peregrinations Devoid of mirth. NOTICE- You are hereby notified that it is the law of the United States that when a paper is sent you, even though you pay for it for a certain length of time, and the paper is sent over that time and you accept the paper for one, two or three months, you cannot order the paper stopped without paying up all arrears, and then you must send a written notice to the publisher. Otherwise, you can be arrested and fined under the law. Ask your lawyer. --- Frost it May. Why Sigh?. Not All Sunshine. 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