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I'lls Historical Society State House THE FORUM VOL. 3, NO. 19. The Vocal Contest And Musical A Success. The musical and vocal contest at St. John church last Tuesday evening, was indeed a musical, and was attended by one of the most appreciative audiences ever assembled in the city. Each contributor to the program seemed a special delegate from the world of music and its rendition proved in exalted terms the musical ability of Springfield. The vocal duet by Misses Retta Davis and Allene White was good and had a very soothing effect upon their auditors The Instru. duet by the Misses McKinney was perfectly rendered and was fully equalled by that of Misses Ethel and Edith White. Miss Hortense Mosby is indeed a little artist at the piano and her instrumental solo, was as usual, above the standard. Miss Jessie Nelson has long ago established her reputation as an expert at the piano and it still holds good. Miss Allene White exhibited natural ability on her violin and will hereafter be distinguished as a coming violinist. The solo was excellent. When Miss Retta Davis begins to sing every one knows what to expect She appeared like the lily, "arrayed in her glory." Her solo ("Spring Song") was enthusiastically encored, and she responded with "Violets." The female quartette was simply captivating and responded to a hearty applause. Words are insufficient for proper comment upon the instrumental trio by Misses Maud and Grace Nelson and Allene White. It was one of those musical renditions that is just fascinating and so highly deserving that an attempt at eulogy would be a cruel injustice. The two songs by the class were very impressive and the children resembled little angels. The proceeds of the entertainment was approximately, $30. The contestants' solos were judged on the following scale: 1. Position. 2. Melody. 3. Articulation { Harmonical } { Rythmical } 3. Articulation The first prize was awarded to Marie Bowman, ("Merrily I Roam") 90 per cent. The second prize was awarded to Lillie Mae Nelson, 85 per cent. The third prize was a tie between Ruth Lee, ("Will the An- "Be ye doers and not sayers only." In Next Week's Forum "The Evolulion of Brooklyn, Ill., and the efficiency in its government." "The rise of the Colored St. Louisians Industrially." "Springfield Futurity." "An educated ministry, the cry and need." gels let me Play') and Elizabeth Saunders, ('I Wont Play Unless You Coax Me') 80 per cent The judges were Miss Retta Davis. Mrs Grant Martin and Prof. Geo. W. Donegan, who were selected because of their competency in the capacity of vocal music. The entire program was an exception to the rule and we can only say in the language of Dunbar—'You jis o't to bin da.' Another Annual Sermon. The Royal Capital Crown Lodge No. 8. of the Good Samaritans and Daughters of Samaria will have their annual sermon preached, Sunday, May 20, 06, at the St. John church at 3:30 o'clock. The public is cordially invited to these services. The Order is in a prosperous condition and will make an imposing appearance on this occasion. Rev Jason Bundy, pastor of the church, will officiate. A good collection should be lifted. In Next We "The Evolulion and the efficiency i "The rise of the ans Industrially." "Springfield Fu "An educated and need." The Social Sunlight Circle. The Social Sunlight Circle met with Mrs. Richard Douglas last Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 p.m., and a most enjoyable time was had by all present. The house was the scene of a very pretty social gathering as it was not a regular business meeting but more in the form of a reception. The home of Mrs Douglas presented a very pretty appear ance, the parlors being decorated with roses and the dining room with carnations. Two prizes were awarded during the afternoon, one being awarded to Miss Retta Davis and the other to Mrs. Page. The prizes being very beautiful, the rivalry was great and the winners were seen going home with smiling faces. The guests of the club were Mesdames Grace Mann, Jennie Morrison, Edward White, Edward Wormley, Minnie Adams and Simms. --- Olives Pickles Salads Ice Cream Assorted Cakes Bon Bons Much regret was expressed in the fact that one of the club members in the person of Mrs. Clark Thompson, is soon to leave the city. She being one of the club's most active members, will be greatly missed. Remarks for the good of the good of the club were made by Mrs. Lara Thompson. The club will meet next Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. Page on E. Mason St. The Vocal Contest. The vocal contest at St. John's church on last Tuesday evening was one of the best programs handled this year. The affair was under the direction of Miss ek's Forum of Brooklyn, Ill., in its government." Colored St. Louisi- turity." ministry, the cry Allene White who is one of the foremost citizens of the capital city, who should be commended for the success of the entertainment. Every number on the program was a winner and a neat sum was realized for the piano fund. Congratulations. We must congratulate the police and detectives for cleaning the several streets from loafers, rounders and the dirty-dozen Still they have found a new corner, on Jefferson and Lawton avenues. They should be kept on the move and not allowed to stand on the corner blocking the streets and raising their hats to girls and women that they know nothing about.—St. Louis Palladium. [ They also do likewise in this city on Washington street, from 7th to 9th. We hope they will quit it and if they do not they should be make quit. ] Seductive for the Fence. 15C A MONTH Woman' Club Notes. The Home Culture Section was well attended last Monday at the residence of Mrs. Daisy Higganbotham on E. Reynolds street. The chairman, Mrs. Roie Hunter, opened the meeting for business and the section first listened to their parliamentary instructor, Mrs. J. C McClain. Our ladies are beginning to enjoy this line of work and seem eager to learn. Miss Viola Alexander being present as a visitor, favored us with several good musical selections and make a fine talk for a young miss. The young lady is welcome to call again. Arrangements were completed for our annual turnout at Masonic hall on Sunday, June 3d, in joint session with the Culture Club. The floral d corations will be very attractive and the women of the several clubs about the city are cordially invited to unite with us on this occasion and welcome our distinguished guest, Mrs. G. M. DeBaptiste-Faulkner, who will address the clubs. Mrs. Fannie Johnson, past president of the local club, but now of Quincy, was a visitor at this meeting and addressed the section. By motion she was tendered a vote of thanks. All were glad to shake hands with Mrs. Johnson. The hostess served a delicate lunch on and tendered thanks for same. The Musical Section will meet at the residence of Mrs. McKinney, 1505 S. Walnut street, May 21. An excellent program will be rendered. Take S. 2d street car to the avenue and Walnut street, get off and go south to the above number. Mrs. Ida McCree of Jacksonville, will be in the city a few days to assist Mrs. Cora Kirby in the coming concert for the L. O. F. Home. She is one of our noted musicians and we welcome her coming. The fair at the Home May 9-10 and 11, was not so largely attended, yet we realized $16. The committee wishes to thank all who attended and donated. The ladies should not fail to subscribe for the Forum for you get the city news in full, especially our club notes. Patronize our race papers and thereby be better posted about race doings.—J. C. McClain, reporter. De wedin' bells am ringing In dis here little town, And de nus am er spredin Both fer an' neah er round, Fer dey is gwiner be er wedin' In dis here little town. — PODECUS. Peerless Ideal Portrait Co. Pictures enlarged in Cravon, Pastel, India Ink, Water Colors, Sepia and Oil. Oil Paintings, Landscapes, Figures, Flowers, Fruit and Animals made to order for sale. Dr. C. H. JONES, Manager Prof. R. M. MITCHELL, Artist --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 In the Zion church program, A. D. Johnson will render an instrumental instead of a vocal solo. The McKinney girls are to be eliminated. C. Jacobs of Decatur, was in the city Sunday. Detective Joseph Richardson, went to Belleville last week to bring back the second man, charged with blowing open the safe of Mr. Fernandes, last fall. Richardsn is quite efficient in his business. Rev T. L. Smith and family, are being royally entertained in the city by their many friends. Capt. John Robinson of E. St. Louis, who has been in the city attending the extra session, has returned home. He is one of the foremost politicians of St. Clair county. William Sublett of Lebanon, Ill., has moved his family to the city and can be found at 1100 E. Adams street Mr. Ben Lucas of Chicago, who has been attending the legislature, left Thursday for his home. Mrs. Gus Barrow and Miss Gertrude Taylor, spent last Sunday in St. Louis. The Kind Heart Circle of the Kings' Daughters will meet at the residence of Mrs. Emma Singleton's, Tuesday afternoon, 728 N. 2d street.—Mrs. Jennie Morrison, leader, Mrs. Lena Hoskins secretary. Renick Vires was in Chicago last week the guest of his son and daughter. THE FORUM Portrait Co. Eighth Street. Pastel, India Ink, Water Colors, ings, Landscapes, Figures, als made to order for sale.. GUARANTEED. Manager. MITCHELL, Artist THE-- STONE" line of d Tobacco Brick Pool Tables Headquarters 4th-st. Jackson, Prop. and Local Co. Water Colors, figures, sale. Artist CCO les Prop. Miss Ethel Clark left this week for Louisville, Ky. We regret to learn that Mr. Earnest and family of Decatur, have moved to Indian Territory. S L. Wright of Chicago, is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Fisch, 516 S. 10th street. Little Clara Dammon has recovered from at attack of whooping cough. Mr. John Evans of Brooklyn, (Lovejoy) is a candidate for the lower house of the Illinois General Assembly, and will make the race on his merits. He is well known and highly respected throughout the county, Ye editor was in Lovejoy, Granite City, Brookly, East St. Louis and St. Louis for a few hours this week and will give a sketch of the progress of our people in our next issue. News Notes—Lovejoy ill. The school at this place will close in a few weeks. The city is fast improving. J. A. Beasley, has opened a first classe grocery business in his building, used last summer for a dining hall for the delegates at the Sunday school convention—Misses Jessie Bond and Perseley, two affable and energetic young ladies, are the clerks—Dr. Arthur has opened a nice drug store, first class—he is assisted by his wife and Miss Perry, a very pleasing young lady—Messrs. Hemingway and McKeever have a nice grocery business—the town has a first class hair-dressing establishment—Stakes Cafe is a new enterprise, doing well—there are no inmates in the jail. --- ```markdown ``` Cars run to Granite City and make connections with St. Louis Terminal Ry. Co. Take the Interurban for all points South is now the Slogan. This makes Springfield connected with St Louis by trolley cars. Cheapest, Best and Cleanest. THE FORUM Published Weekly. $1.50 Per Year. Ho! Ho!! Ho!!! ..SOMETHING NEW.. Metropolitan Restaurant... Metropolitan Barber Shop We give best service. Shop kept in first-class style Competent Barbers-4 chairs. Telephone New No. 779. H. TUCKER, Proprietor. Illinois Traction System. Sixth and Monroe Street See their $800 Fountain, latest soft drinks. 107 South Eighth Street. BATHS! BATHS!! BATHS!!! Hot and Cold Baths at all times. THE FORUM 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 THE FORUM'S STAFF. B. L. Rogers, Editor and Manager. Will H. arbour, Associate Editor and Secretary. Thompson Bros., Branch Office. Homem The Printer 107 3051 So. 6th St. EDITORIAL Saturday, May 19, 1906. No people have as often been betrayed by their "leaders" as have the colored people. And yet there are those who blame the race because they will not trust their leading men.—Indianapolis Freeman. The point is well taken. Some of the colored papers remind us of Booker T. Washington's familiar joke on himself when he was a boy. The joke is thus: He says he used to turn his plate up and let the molasses run all over it so he would have "heap of molasses." A goodly number of papers stick in a lot of patent matter just to have a "big paper." Quality, and not quantity, brothers. So are too many of our churches; they want a big able-bodied man to jump about in the pulpit for an hour and 30 minutes yelling what Paul or Isaiah said explaining not the saying nor the application of it. The howl made by Alderman Bode with reference to George heisch tyring to intimidate him, it seems, was ill timed and not wise: to many, the howl appears erroneous. Mr. Bode claims his vote was cast for the $1000 saloon ordinance in compliance with the request of his constituents, but at heart, he was against it. This over-zealousness on Bode's part will lose him friends. Even if his statements are true, it looks ridiculous and certainly is a bold-faced piece of ingratitude to try to smite the hand that gave him bread as it were. In trying to make a grandstand play, the alderman over stepped himself and there seems to be not one thing consistent about his entire statement. He voted for the measure because his friends requested it; yet he did not vote his sentiments. There is certainly something rotten in Denmark. Consistency, thou art a jewel. Washington and his Accusers. The people who accuse Dr. Booker T. Washington of being a traitor and untrue. are like Christ's accusers, the sheriffs and the petty officers around THE FORUM about Rome and Jerusalem—but the world, like Pilate, finds no fault in him. Some of the accusers declares no man speaks and reasons like this man, but yet he is an imposter. They say he is crying down higher education, and these same accusers who have education(?) are not putting that high training to any material good. Some of them, instead of aiding the needy are trying to escape from their race, others are drunkards in church and some are curb stone political agitators, some run yellow journals, others are pimps and women despoilers. We have yet to see one howler who is doing good for more than his immediate family, i.e., a radical accuser, like Conservator, the Guardian and the Home News and other individuals whom we need not mention. There are people who differ with Mr. Washington and are honest in their opinion, and they act gentlemanly about what they do or say. But it is time for most of them to see the error of their way and come and be saved. A fake is a fraud or a person who pretends to be or have what he has not—paraphrased, you may call such a person a thief or liar. Springfield is full of fake politicians—over flowing. When they are put to the test, they never pass the examination For an example—we have them here, they don't like to work, but like to 'boss' and they go to the head boss or candidate and tell him, 'I am so and so, I can carry such and such a ward or precinct and you just give me so much per, and I will distribute the $—. Well, six or eight other fellows tell the same story or lie, in substance. These are samples of fake politicians. Some of these fake politicians are honest(?) They will deliver a whole ward to be a janitor. We call these fellows fakirs because nearly all of them don't know what the word politics mean. Some boast, I have been in politics for so long, and they cannot define politics; because you are entitled to a vote does not make you a politician. Webster will say: "Politics is the science of government," and that a politician is one who is versed in politics." So, without any argument if you are not able to meet these questions, you know that you are not a politician. Standing around arguing who will be elected and who will not be, and who is smart and who is not, is you wasting your time and showing your ignorance. Read what Fred Douglas said and what Booker T. Washington and other brainy men are saying and doing, and you will find you are a fake and that you are wasting your sweet fragrance on the desert air.' The particulars relative to the proposed bi-annual Jubilee and banquet of the Forum, will appear in a week or so. The affair will take place at masonic hall, June 28. Subscribe for the FORUM. Fake Politicians. 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 Musica TO BE GIVEN Zion Baptist COOK WITH GAS. --- ER MYERS 529 NORL ICE CASE Grand Musical Con TO BE GIVEN AT Zion Baptist Church -A Grand Musical Concert- Zion Baptist Church Wednesday Eve., May 30th, 1905. 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 , Chairmanof Program. --- Pablo Picasso YERS & CO Village Road House. FINE BUFFET and RESTAURANT in CONNECTION. POOL and BILLIARDS. Dance Every Wednes day and aturday. 2205 East Kansas Street. S. J, MORTON, PROP. sical Concert- IVEN AT st Church THE PEERLESS BOARDING HOUSE, 807% East Washington Street. Everything neat and clean Try Our Meals----25 Cents. Ice Cream to-morrow. ENOS COOPER, Proprietor. The Forum's Bi-annual Jubilee and Banquet, to be given at ma sonic hall, June 28th, will surpass everythi. g previously given in this city of its kind. 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. WHEN IN ST. LOUIS Ttop at WRIGHT and BOLEN'S DRUG STORE-Ice Cream and fine toilets 2333 Mraket street. 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 S I 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. en. S Canv Springfield Canvas Goods Co. TENTS, AWNINGS and Anything Made of Canvas. Cau of OFFICE 121, N. Sixth St. SPRINGFIELD, ILL. one Ca seball T Keystone Cardinals Baseball Team KEYSTONE CARDINALS VS. SUNDAY, MAY 20'06, 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. 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. Both Phones 375 CHAS. J. BRETZ. Baseball, III League Sunday, May 20th, 1906. At League Park, SPRINGFIELD VS. CEDAR RAPIDS Game called at 3:00 P. M. THE For Sale. Camp Outfits and Tents of All Sizes for Rent. ::: St. Paul Sewing Circle. Thursday evening the St. Paul Sewing circle gave a strawberry and ice cream social, realizing a neat sum, nearly $15. Quite a large crowd attended and the people stated they spent a most pleasant evening. We wish to thank all for their liberal patronage. Thursday, 24th, inst., the circle meets with Mrs. Obanian, in the country, south east of the city. All members and friends, are desired to be present. This circle will give their June rally June 7th, at St. Paul ch. A musical treat. See program later. RICHARD EMORY Dealer In—Coal, Wood and Ice. Express and delivery Co. 914 N. 22nd. st, st. Louis, Mo. Peoria Giants Defeated. The Peoria Giants came to this city last Sunday with a hoot and a roar, and from the appearance of things, we thought they would wipe up the earth with the Cardinals. It looked bad for Springfield at the start as a big husky fellow who resembled Ike Ford, the first giant at bat, knocked out a hot one to deep center and never stopped running until he landed on the second sack where he crowed like a big old hackle rooster. The next giant up duplicated the trick. Four runs were made in this innining by the giants and the Cardinals scored two in their half. The Peoria bunch never got but three men across home plate after that. The real fun came in Springfield's half of the fifth when with three men on base, Dan fourth, the Cardinals lengthy pitcher, rapped a hot one toward "Big Boys" corner for two bases thus letting in three runs. The Cardinals made eight runs in this inning and when the final scores were counted after the game, it was found that the Cardinals had piled up twenty runs while the Giants were making seven. Peoria tried out three pitchers, but none seemed to be effective. The team from Alton come tomorrow and a good game is expected. About 375 people enjoyed the game last Sunday. Capital City String Band Orchestra. For First-Class Music get L. DAVIS' String Band Orchestra. The biggest and best in the city. For all purposes. Special for Socials, Parties, Balls, Picnics, Etc. Price, reasonable. 728 East Washington Street. New Phone 779. 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. A display of dependable Spring chothhte bot bbe Ina boys that for ex- ' : cellence of make, correctness ofstyle and great variety is un- equalled in Central Illinois. Men’s Suits, $6.00 to $25.00 ie Top Coats, $6.00 to $20.00 Cravanettes, $10.00 to $25.00 1 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 whatis best in quality and correct in style. ONE PRICE TO ALL.” 120 £.8. 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AL LEGION (REATED.) OFFICIARY ORDER OF AMERICA Incident and Old Age Disability Benefits to both men and women. LAYMETS. Particulars address, C. WICKLIFFE SMITH, Supreme Organizer, 201 East Main Street, Danville, Illinois. CONTINENTAL LEGION LORED FRATERNAL BENEFICIARY which furnishes at actual cost, Life, Accident and C EASY PAYMETS. For further particulars ad COLORED FRATERNAL BENEFICIARY ORDER OF AMERICA Fraternal benefit Order which furnishes at actual cost, Life, Accident and Old Age Disability Benefits to both men and women. EASY PAYMETS. Men and Women Deputies Wanted Everywhere. For further particulars address, C. WICKLIFFE SMITH, Supreme Organizer, 201 East Main Street, Danville, Illinois. The Most Magnificent Classical Entertainment ever before given in Springfield MAPLE CITY IT HAS NO SELF EQUAL IN THE WORLD WHITE BAR WASHING SOAP TRADE MARK REGISTERED MONMOUTH ILLINOIS THE FORUM'S BIANNUAL JUBILEE. Will mark the Era of a New "Social Springfield." Will take place at Masonic Hall in June. The best is always the cheapest. We claim the best. Try for yourself. Positively the most unique thing ever before given. ...CAPITOL LAUNDRY... GEO. BOLLMAN The Program will consist of the ablest talent. The Music will be classical and there will be two or three able Speakers on the platform. There will be grand opera selections by a chorus of able singers. the hustler for business. Quality! Quality!! Quality!!! our watch-word. 723 East Washington Street Both Phones 207. The Hall will be profusely decorated, presenting a magnificent scenery. Special inducements will be given to St. Louis, Decatur, Quincy, Jacksonville and all points within a radius of 120 miles, also to our local white friends. Music will be continuously rendered. 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! THE FORUM has opened a Business Men's Directory cheap enough for all to advertise. 1 inch 1 month .50 1-2“ 1 month .25 NO CHANGE. Smoke the 3 point. 5ct Cigar. --- NOTICE. Mrs. Laura Wilson has been duly authorized to travel and solicit suscriptions for this paper, and we shall be glad to have all with whom she may come in contact, give her their names. NO The image provided is too blurry to accurately recognize any text. It appears to be a blank or heavily blurred document. egro Men and Women Deputies Wanted Everywhere. 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 people who advertise. You will see the good results. On to the Keystone. Read The Springfield Evening News Greatest evening paper in Central Illinois. The news for all the people sent for 10c per week. Delivered promptly. War specials. ..FOR THE MANAGER... Telephone Main 998 Street No. 3051 South 6th St THE FORUM (ICORPORATED,) NOTICE. L. J. KEMP, Supreme Secretary Hoopesten, Illinois. The Culture Club. At Masonic Hall Programme: unday May 20th. 1906. Men's Day. Opening.....the choir ..... Scripture Reading Prayer.....chaplain.....Singing choir Anthe.n ..... Choir. Selection, .....Capital City Quartette Vocal solo, .....Mr. Green Tenor solo, .....Mr. Morgan Paper, The Negro and The Labor groblem, .....Chas. Marshall Journal Report.....John White Critic's Report,..J. C. McClain Chaplain.....Rev. J. B. Anderson Thos. R. Thompson, Miss Josie Snowden, President. Secretary. Vote for W. M. Childers For Sheriff of Sangamon County, COLONIST RATES ONCE AGAIN THE Chicago & Alton announces their tempting Ticket Bargains TO POINTS IN MONTANA, UTAH, COLORADO, IDAHO, WASHINGTON, OREGON BRITISH COLUMBIA, ARIZONA, NEVADA, NEW MEXICO, TEXAS, MEXICO AND CALIFORNIA 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 ALL KNOW Geo. Bentley and Son, Grocers. 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. 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. Spfld-Lincoln Accom ..... 9:40 am • 2. The Alton L'ted for Chicago.12:01 pm †302. Spfld-Lincoln Accom ..... 1:25 pm † 4. Prairie St. Ex. for Chicago ..... 2:52 pm • 42. Bloomington Local ..... 5:00 pm FOR THE SOUTH. • 9. Palace Exp. for St. Louis.. 3:25 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 Mail..... 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. aDaily 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'fid 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 & Sp'fid 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 & Pana Ac..... 8:25 pm 8:25 pm bSunday 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. aDaily, except Sunday. bSunday. C., P. & ST. L. RAILWAY. To and from Peoria. 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 3:10 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 pm *No. 35. Cincinnati Exp. sleeper. 9:30 pm 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 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 Ac ...HOT AND C 11th and Wa SPRINGFIELD COLON IS'T ONCE AC Chicago & Alton announce their temp TO POINT MONTANA, UTAH, COLORADO, I BRITISH COLUMBIA, ARIZO TEXAS, M CALIFORNIA 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 Pre JOHN L. J. FURNITURE, Ca 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. 12212 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, Ill., subject to the decision of the republican primaries April 28, 1906. FOR PROBATE CLERK. John H. Piper announces himself as a candidate for clerk of the Probate Court of Sangamon County. subject to the decision of the Republican primaries to be held April 28, 1806. I hereby announce myself a candidate for clerk of the Probate Court subject to the decision of the republican primaries, April 28, 1906. John D. Constant. Elmer L. Rogers is a candidate for Probate clerk on the Republican ticket, primaries April 28. TIME CARD INHOLSTRACTION SYSTEM EAST BOUND. SOUTH BOUND. A. M. P. M. A. M. P. M. †5:00 1:00 †5:00 1:00 6:00 *2:00 6:00 2:00 7:00 3:00 7:00 3:00 *8:00 *4:00 8:00 4:00 *10:00 *6:00 9:00 5:00 *10:00 6:00 6:00 11:00 7:00 11:00 7:00 *12:00 9:00 12:00 9:00 ...... 11:00 ..... 11:00 ROUND TRIP TICKETS sold on the cars by conductors to all points, at 1½ per mile. $10 FARE BOOKS, sold at ticket offi ces for $7.50, good for individuals, limit one year, good for families, limit six months. COMMUTATION BOOKS of 52 rides sold at ticket offices at 10 per mile. ROUTE YOUR SHIPMENTS via the Interurban Express. Express service at freight rates. NO DUST DIRT SMOKE CINDER ..HOTEL WILLIAMS.. First-Class Accommodations ...HOT AND COLD BATHS... 11th and Washington Sts., SPRINGFIELD, - ILLINOIS. 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, Carpets, Stoves. Ranges, Trunks, ends of house furnishing edit everybody. Will vior out of employment until 8:30. 626 E. Adam Field, Both Tel 822 East furnishing goods. dy. Will wait on your employment. Open E. Adams Street Illinois. Try Our 'M.thers Bread' CHES tors. th, between streets.— . m. every p. m. to 4 riday even- ch—Corner leaching at day School 6:30 p. m. day School. ch—Sunday 15 a. m. and 2:45 p. m. all young C. E., 6:45 r. ch—14th. holds streets. day School 8 p. m.— v. Dr. Cot- rict, Illinois The "Alton's" Bike SPECIAL LOVE Every Tuesday during M For ONE-WAY Tickets to ce MINNESOTA. NORTH DAKOTA, MANITOBA, ALBERTA, SAS and ONTARIO. For rates, time schedules, and f call on or address D. G. CAMPB Passenger Agent, Chicago & Alton 1CENT IS AL to write for or showing the BICYCLES, BELOW any other manufactu DO NOT BUY A or on any kind of terms, until you ha logues illustrating and describing o bicycles, old patterns and latest mod PRICES and wonderful new offer direct to rider with no middlemen's WE SHIP ON APPROVAL with allow 10 Days Free Trial and ma house in the world will do. You will able information by simply writing We need a Rider Agent in eve to make money to suitable young me $8.50 PUNCTURE-PRO DESCRIPTION: Made in all sizes. It is lively and easy with a special quality of rubber, which never becomes porous without allowing the air to escape. We have hundreds of that their tires have only been pumped up once or twice in an ordinary tire, the puncture resisting qualities being given prepared fabric on the tread. That "Holding Back" sensation or soft roads is overcome by the patent "Basket Weave" squeezed out between the tire and the road thus overcoming tires is $8.50 per pair, but for advertising purposes we are not of only $4.80 per pair. All orders shipped same day letter to you. You do not pay a cent until you have examined and found. We will allow a cash discount of 5 per cent (thereby making FULL CASH WITH ORDER and enclose this advertised plated brass hand pump and two Sampson metal puncture puncture closers to be used in case of intentional knife cut at OUR expense if for any reason they are not satisfactory. We are perfectly reliable and money sent to us is as safe Banker, Express or Freight Agent or the Editor of this paper these tires, you will find that they will ride easier, run far finer than any tire you have ever used or seen at any price. We that when you want a bicycle you will give us your order, order at once, hence this remarkable tire offer. COASTER-BRAKES, built-up-wheels, everything in the big prices charged by dealers and repair men. Write for our use but write us a postal today. DO NOT WAIT bicycle or a pair of tires from wonderful offers we are making. It only costs a postal to MEAD CYCLE COMPANY, Dept. Distinctively Different In Every W ERS, ST. LOUIS GLOBE ST. LOUIS, Wilson's New Place Restaurant Staple and Fancy Groceries and Ice Cream Regular Meals and Short Orders Homemade Pies—Candies Fine Cigars Morris Wilson, Proprietor. or.111tand 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. 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 himself liable to arrest and fine, the --- THE FOR UM 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. Zlon Baptist Church—Corner 9th and Carpenter streets.—Preaching at 11 a. m. Sunday School at 1:30 p. m. B. Y. P. U., 6:30 p. m. Preaching at 8 p. m.—Rev. J. B. Anderson, B. D., Pastor. The VOICE of The Negro, Colored American Magazine, and McGirt's Magazine.. are here each month.. Price, 10c.. We will deliver each or all to your door each month. Give us your order and read good literature DuBois and his class or contributors. Order by Phone. Old 998. 3051/2 S. 6th St. E. L. ROGERS, Agent. The "Alton's" Bargain Sale. SPECIAL LOW RATES For ONE-WAY Tickets to certain points in MINNESOTA. NORTH DAKOTA, SOUTH DAKOTA, MANITOBA, ALBERTA, SASKATCHEWAN and ONTARIO. For rates, time schedules, and further information, call on or address, to write for our big FREE BICYCLE catalogue showing the most complete line of high-grade BICYCLES, TIRES and SUNDRIES at PRICES BELOW any other manufacturer or dealer in the world. or on any kind of terms, until you have received our complete Free Catalogues illustrating and describing every kind of high-grade and low-grade bicycles, old patterns and latest models, and learn of our remarkable LOW PRICES and wonderful new offers made possible by selling from factory direct to rider with no middlemen's profits. WE SHIP ON APPROVAL without a cent deposit, Pay the Freight and allow 10 Days Free Trial and make other liberal terms which no other house in the world will do. You will learn everything and get much valuable information by simply writing us a postal. We need a Rider Agent in every town and can offer an opportunity to make money to suitable young men who apply at once. making. No danger from THORNS, CACTUS, PINS, NAILS, TACKS or GLASS. Serious punctures, like intentional knife cuts, can be vulcanized like any other tire. Two Hundred Thousand pairs now in actual use. Over Seventy-five Thousand pairs sold last year. 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. That "Holding Back" sensation commonly felt when riding on asphalt or soft roads is overcome by the patent "Basket Weave" tread which prevents all air from being squeezed out the tire and the road thus overcoming all suction. The regular price of these tires is $8.50 per pair, but for advertising purposes we are making a special factory price to the rider of only $4.80 per pair. All orders shipped same day letter is received. We ship C.O.D. on approval. You do not pay a cent until you have examined and found them strictly as represented. We will allow a cash discount of 5 per cent (thereby making the price $4.55 per pair) if you send FULL CASH WITH ORDER and enclose this advertisement. We will also send one nickel plated brass hand pump and two Sampson metal puncture closers on full paid orders (these metal puncture closers to be used in case of intentional knife cuts or heavy gashes). Tires to be returned at 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 bank. Ask your Postmaster, Banker, Express or Freight Agent or the Editor of this paper about us. If you order a pair of these tires, you will find that they will ride easier, run faster, wear better, last longer and look finer than any tire you have ever used or seen at any price. We know that you will be so well pleased that when you want a bicycle you will give us your order. We want you to send us a small trial order at once, hence this remarkable tire offer. COASTER-BRAKES, built-up-wheels, saddles, pedals, parts and repairs, and everything in the bicycle line are sold by us at half the usual prices charged by dealers and repair men. Write for our big SUNDRY catalogue. DO NOT WAIT but write us a postal today. DO NOT THINK OF BUYING a bicycle or a pair of tires from anyone until you know the new and wonderful offers we are making. It only costs a postal to learn everything. Write it NOW. Distinctively Different, In Every Way the Best. $8.5 Regular Price $8.50 per pair. To Introduce We Will Sell You a Sample Pair for Only (NAILS, TACKS OR GLASS WON'T LET OUT THE AIR (CASH WITH ORDER $4.55) NO MORE TROUBLE FROM PUNCTURES. The Weekly Globe-Democrat, of St. Louis, covers a field peculiarly and exclusively its own. It is issued twice every week. A big SEMI-WEEKLY paper. Eight to ten large pages every Tuesday and Friday. One Dollar a year. 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 respect. An entirely unique feature of the Globe-Democrat, a feature which is highly prized by its readers, is its systematic method of preserving and presenting 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 papers, as a rule, print only a few telegrams of the day of issue. The "Twice-a-Week" Globe-Democrat gives the telegrams of every day in the week more comprehensively than the average Daily, and of more value to the average reader. Moreover, the "Twice-a-Week" Globe-Democrat is not simply an echo of the Daily edition. IS ALL IT WILL COST YOU o write for our big FREE BICYCLE catalogue showing the most complete line of high-grade BICYCLES, TIRES and SUNDRIES at PRICES manufacturer or dealer in the world. BUY A BICYCLE from anyone at any price until you have received our complete Free Cata- describing every kind of high-grade and low-grade latest models, and learn of our remarkable LOW new offers made possible by selling from factory middlemen's profits. DVAL without a cent deposit, Pay the Freight and trial and make other liberal terms which no other do. You will learn everything and get much valu- ply writing us a postal. agent in every town and can offer an opportunity le young men who apply at once. E-PROOF TIRES ONLY $4.80 HEDGETHORN RECORD PUNCTURE PROOF SELF HEALING U Notice the thick rubber tread "A" and puncture strips "B" and "D," also rim strip "H" to prevent rim cutting. This tire will outlast any other make- SOFT, ELASTIC and EASY RIDING. dively and easy riding, very durable and lined inside becomes porous and which closes up small punctures hundreds of letters from satisfied customers stating for twice in a whole season. They weigh no more than ties being given by several layers of thin, specially black" sensation commonly felt when riding on asphalt key Weave" tread which prevents all air from being overcoming all suction. The regular price of these ties we are making a special factory price to the rider the day letter is received. We ship C.O.D. on approval. and found them strictly as represented. Whereby making the price $4.55 per pair) if you send this advertisement. We will also send one nickel metal puncture closers on full paid orders (these metal knife cuts or heavy gashes). Tires to be returned not satisfactory on examination. us is as safe as in a bank. Ask your Postmaster, or of this paper about us. If you order a pair of easier, run faster, wear better, last longer and look any price. We know that you will be so well pleased as your order. We want you to send us a small trial do-wheels, saddles, pedals, parts and repairs, and lying in the bicycle line are sold by us at half the usual write for our big SUNDRY catalogue. Postal today. DO NOT THINK OF BUYING a lot tires from anyone until you know the new and is a postal to learn everything. Write it NOW. Dept. "J L" CHICAGO, ILL, different, ery Way the Best. It is a separate and distinct publication, especially prepared to supply the requirements of people who want all the news of all the earth—and something more. It presents the World's daily history in concise but complete 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 member of the family. In high-grade literature it particularly excels. Its market reports are correct and complete in every detail. 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 paper. 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. OBE-DEMOCRAT UIS, MO. Baseball, III League Sunday, May 20th, 1906. At League Park, SPRINGFIELD vs. CEDAR RapPiIDs Game called at 3:00 P. M. Services at Union. The servives at Union last Sunday were very solemn. The choir opened by singing “What shall make me holy again, nothing but the blood of Jesus,” after which Dr. Underwood spoke from Rom. 1:18, the sermon being an able and logical argument. He declared that the truth is inevitable and must be accepted, whether you desire it or not. He showed that after all the skeptics, infidels and atheists had said their say and filed their bills, “acceptance,” “re- joinders,” “habeas corpuses,” etc., they all died, and Jesus Christ and the Bible stand out triumphantly, the masters of the situation. Women’s Day at Culture Club. Last Sunday was “Woman’s Day” and the program was creditable. The opening was a litle “tardy,” but every- thing was carried out in a cultured manner, The women were ex-officio and “boss” of the situation. The pa- per by Mrs. E. S. Walker, presi- dent of the Springfield Woman's Club, descriptive of her trip to her three sons at Tacoma, in the west, was very fascinating and instructive. The vocal solo by Mrs. Kirby was excellent: the instrumental by Mrs. Nettie Gaddie was very fine and classical. Mrs. EB. O. McKinney's paper was one of the best and most efficacious we have heard this season; subject, “Virtue of the Home, Its Vital Needs and Its Importance.’ She declared that she feared the home training is very defective. She han- dled her subject in a manner worthy of a senior high school or normal student, and declared that the home training is the most potential and that the time to implant noble ideas and virtue is in infancy. The Journal report by Miss Essie J. Gorum was commendable, as was that of Mrs. J. C. McClure, the critic. The music rendered by the “Big 4” quartette was superb. The lady ushers did well. Would we had them regularly. Tomorrow is Men's Day. The services will begin at 4 o'clock, Capital City String Band Orchestra. For First-Class Music get L. DAVIS’ String Band Orchestra. The biggest and best in the city. For all purposes. Special for Socials, Parties, Balls, Picnics, Etc. Price, reasonable. 728 East Washington Street, New Phone 779. 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. THE FORUM The Odd Fellows’ Sermon. The Lincoln Monument Lodge No, 1824, had their annual ser. mon preached at St. Paul's A. M. E. church last Sunday after- noon at 3:00 o’clock by the pas- tor, Rev. T, Price. The church was packed to it’s utmost capa- city with admirers of the order. The sermon was handled -in a masterly manner by Dr, Price, he being an Odd Fellow, enabled him to dive deep into the myster. ies of Odd Fellowship in a way that seemed to please the brcth: ers present Addresses were made by Bros R, S, Donaldson, King, Douglas and Juhnson. The Household of Ruth No, 190 also attended in abody. The Order was escorted to the church by the Odd Fellows’ Band. Train the Colored Youth. | It is plain, common sense and every day truth, that character, inteliigence and integrity, mark the advancement of any race. In the same proportion as they do an individual. Let aman pos- sess character, thrift, intelli- gence and perseverance and the devil had as well try to turn the ‘Father of Waters” up stream permanently, as to try to stop the progress of such an indivi- dual. Therefore I plead daily for the proper training of the colored youth. Train them to be indus- trious, in the home, the school; to labor for wages though it may be small; keep every one of them in school until they have finished the grammar course at least. Teach and train them to be men and women of character that they may be trusted and trust others. Train them to persevere. When this is rightfully executed, there will be no serious question about the future of the race.— Cairo Truth. [ Youare right, Bro. Wilson, the bill nee¢s no amendment, | 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» Smoke the 3 point, 5ct Cigar. On to the Keystone. | “Tar NartionaL DomEstTIo,”’ 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 Now do not let this year pass _ by without purchasing a _ HOME in our beautiful city of Springfield. _ It is a safe. place to invest your money. Call on CHAS. A. ELLIS REAL ESTATE, LOANS anp INSURANCE. Room 52, Myers uilding. Henry Watterson’ Paper The Weekly Courier-Journal and the oth one year, only Few people in the United States have not heard of the Courier-Jour- nal. 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 combina- tion to us—not to the Courier-Jour- nal. : The Forum 354 S, 6th Street. cg acne Roy M. Seeley Attorney at Law. 5234 North Side Square Both Phones 1503. 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These colored ladies of whom you read so much let it not be forgotten, spend their time in study, in travel and are not idle, The places attain ed by Mesdames Yates, Terrell, S. Lang Williams, Ida Wells Barnett, Clifford, Booker T, Washington, Ada Overton.Wal- ker, Misses Pauline Hopkins and Portia Washington and the young lady who has gone over to Europe to study the works of Michael Angelo and other great masters of the sculptor’s art, and many other ladies, whom we could name, unless you are stu- dious and spend your time at noble’ things, The history of Ida Wells Barnett shines before us almost romantic. The time is ripe for more able young ladies to the front Better Church and Society Discip- line. Our race is not expected to measure upto the standird of the Aryan races, because they are but boys and girls, but; we fear that, as a whole, we are too unconcerned about learning good manners and common decency. Our churches and our societies, i. e., the ‘best people,’’ should not be on par with those of us not having opportu .ities— you see how the best whites do; most of our people, in some ea- pacity, come in contact with the highest white society and chureh work, but never aim to take les sos from them. You imitate the whites in dress and extrava Sance. why not imitate them in vheir etiquette and good conduct? Why Colored People Should Divide Their Vote. Any attempt by a colored man toadvise the people of his race to vote other than the republican ticket, is invaria sly icoked at and received contemptuousiy, and the adviser is mos! times pointed atv as an impostor, but those per sons are mostly gone, and those who are yet here, have been re- generated in the new life, and see and take things upon their logic and not upon false theory Anything said by us does not mean nor imply that we, ourself, fiud any fault with the republican party—we ure republicans aud believe in the principles enun Ciated in that party’s platform. We see no other national party to equal or excei it, We say divide the vote for three main reasons. Ist, for policy; 2d, for the good of the good of the Negro republicans tuemselves a d 3d, because Ne- groes have the same right to be democrats as other people have, and 4th, because the south is the home of most of the Negrves, and the whites are determined THE FORUM that their political enemies shall not be given the axe to chop their own heads off. So far as the north is concern- ed, the two parties are equally as amicable toward the colored man aud therefore, this is logic enough, because we all know, where there are Negroes on both sides, all get more recogni- tion, The same is due to any race or class. And for the south, the south- ern whites claim that the reason they legislate against our people, is: The Negro wants to legis- late against them. Therefore, we advise the Negroes all over the country to divide their vote This is not sacrificing your prin ciple; supposeaman does go the longest ‘distance to reach a point; probably the short distance is fenced in and has sentinels, like Roman soldiers, stationed at the gates. If your purpose be good, your results will be good, and you will not be stigmatized by sane and logical people. Itis hard to make something out of .nothing. No amount of training cau make a_ thorough. bred out of asciub, It is impos- sible to cover moral and_ intel- leciual defects by extravagant dressing, Would it not be well for some of our young people to take the hint, an@ be a little mor? careful as to their conduct? Nothing is harder to get rid of than one’s identity, and nothing follows one so closely as his own character, be it good or bad, like Banquo’s ghost, it will not down, —Lovejoy (Brooklyn) Tll,, cor. respondent in E. St. Louis Sen- tinel. [ Mr. Benson, you are quite right. The very thing which you speak of is the fate of many people, especially colored. It seems hard to impress upon our race that aman is what he is, and not what superficial orna- ments portend him to be. You can put silk and gold on a wood man and he or it, will look gor- geous. | 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 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 fur 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 bave 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. KooKER 'T. WASHINGTON, Principal, Tuskegee Intitute, Alabama. THE FCRUM Is now the Leading Colored Paper inthe City. dg dad Has the largest and best circulation. Goes among influential people. Read by Both Races Has good Writers. Connelly & Higgins .GROCERIES AND PRODUCE. Best Family upply Store in the First Ward. 4900 Fresh Country Eggs and Butter. Everything kept in the Grocery line. Will appreciate the patronage of all. Orders by Phone promptly attended to. Give us atrial. 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