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THE FORUM VOL. 3. NO. 20. Mary Ann Mrs. G. M. DeBaptiste-Faulkner Who will arrive in our city June 2d and will visit the several churches Sunday, June 3d in the inierest of the work in Monrovia, Liberia. She will also appear at Masonic hall on the 3d at 3 p.m. to address the Woman's Club, also the Culture Club. Mrs. Faulkner is one of Illinois' noblest daughters and at a very early age, completed her education in Chicago, taking an extensive course in music. She has taught in the best colleges in this country, and at one time was a member of the faculty of Lincoln Institute of Jefferson City, Mo, under the regime of Prof. I. E. rage. In the early 80's her father, the late Rev, R. DeBaptiste, in company with Rev. T. L. Johnson, toured this country in the interest of African missions. Rev. Johnson going to Africa where he died in the service of his "blessed Jesus." Mrs. Faulkner being born with that inherent love for her race, that so characterized her father, is performing her mission with that zealousness that is real and worthy of praise. Her recent trip to Africa has better prepared her more activity in her especial field. Mrs Faulkner is a devout christian worker and is a great help in the way of uplifting humanity. She is a member and past officer of the Illinois Federation of Women's Clubs and her absence has been keenly felt by the citizens of this great state for the past three years. The public should go out and welcome Mrs Faulkner who has assisted in the making of the present excellent status or the Woman's Club. Do not fail to heed the appeal she may make during her stay in the city Woman's Club Notes. The members of the Musical Section were entertained on Monday afternoon, May 21, by Mrs. E O. McKinney on S. Walnut Owing to the heat and distance, there were not so many present, yet considerable business was transacted. The reception to be tendered Mrs. "Be ye doers and not sayers only." SPRINGFIELD, ILL., SATURDAY, MAY 26, 1906. In Next Week's Forum Negroes by large numbers may desert Republican party in 1908--defeat of Foraker Amendment the cause. Account of beautiful Jacksonville and her people. Faulkner by the club will be held at the Lincoln Old Folks' Home Monday, June 4. Each member of the club is entitled to invite one additional guest for this occasion. All members are expected to turn out Sunday, June 3d at 4 p. m. as our annual service will be held in connection with the Culture Club Mrs. Faulkner will be the guest on this occasion. The Philanthropic Section will meet at the Home Monday, May 28. Come and help in the coffee, tea and can shower. Everybody invited to attend these meetings of above section and contribute to the Home as they need your help. The hostess served a light luncheon which all present enjoyed.—Club Reporter. Sing the songs of spring time Sing the songs of wine, Sing the songs of damsels, Sing them all the time. Sing a song, not necessarily long Sing a song, not necessarily long Of my dear old home, Down on the farm —PODECUS. In Next Week Negroes by large sert Republican pa of Foraker Amend Account of bea and her people. Notice. Notice. The Forum will give $12 for 1905 pennies. See editor. President of Howard University Chosen. The selection of Dr. Wilbur P. Thirkild, as president of Howard University, Washington, D.C. is one of the best possible. Here is a noble educator, who has stood the storm and trod the wine press alone as it were. At Atlanta, at the early age of 27 years, when the smoke from the field of battle was yet beclouding the land, and the tramping troops of Sherman's army was fresh on the minds of the people, he took charge of Gammon Theological Seminary. Our race is proud of him, and the M. E. church is most proud. These are the kind of white men to choose for these noble purposes. --- Williams' Flats Completed. A. M. Williams, the premier real estate man, has just completed remodeling his hotel flats at 11th and Washington streets, and they are as neat, with all modern improvements, as any in the city-lighted with gas and electricity, heated with steam and supplied with water-there are 11 rooms, beautifully papered and elegantly furnished. The Social Sunlight Circle. The Social Sunlight Circle met with Mrs. Page on E. Mason St. Wednesday afternoon at 3 p. m. The club made arrangements to hold a moonlight picnic at her residence two weeks hence to which the public is invited. Mrs. Page served a very nice luncheon which was enjoyed. The prizes were won by Mrs. Richard Douglas and Mrs. Alice Smith. The club will meet Tuesday night with Mrs. Alice Smith. ek's Forum ge numbers may de- rty in 1908--defeat ment the cause. utiful Jacksonville Decatur News. Mrs. James Brumell was on the sick list Thursday. Miss E. J. Gorum while here on business for the Forum, stopped with Mr. and Mrs. Hamons. The carnival in the east part of the city, is a great attraction. Miss Essie Gorum was the guest of Mrs. Garrett and daughters to supper Wednesday. Mrs. Alice Caldwell of Clinton, is the guest of her mother. Class Oration. Roscoe Conkling Bruce, professor of language at Tuskegee Institute, will deliver the class oration at Harvard University, his almer mater, a high and rare distinction conferred on a Negro. We wonder if this is "hiding the talents'"(?) 15C A MONTH Quincy's News Budget. Rev. G. W. Brown filled the pulpit of the Eighth Street, Sunday morning. Rev. T. L. Smith has returned from Springfield. Mrs. Harriet Moore is on the sick list. Mrs. Anna E Hamans was taken quite ill Saturday but is some better. Wm. Cook left Wednesday for Burlington, Iowa The Odd Fellows' annual sermon was preahched at the 8th St Baptist church by the pastor. The Juveniles and the Household turned out with them. Mrs. Ella Smith left Saturday for LaGrange, Mo. Mrs. Howard of LaGrange, who has a broken arm, is much improved. Quincy is showing her colors. A swell grocery store opened in Byrd's building Tuesday by some of the leading citizens. We wish them grand success. The first trolley party of the season was given by the Union Baptist church Tuesday evening. Mrs. Florence Cook entertained Mrs. C. Ross and M. Crawford to dinner Wednesday. The members of the sangerfest wish it understood that $105 was raised instead of $80. J. L. Smith is over run with work, paperhanging and painting. Some of his work can be seen in the window in one of the leading stores on Main street. The residence of Rev. Mrs. Smith is being remodeled while she and her daughter Lizzie are visiting Mrs. E. B. Smith of Springfield. Mr. Emmet J. Scott Private secretary to Dr. Booker T. Washington, Tuskegee, Ala., one of the most prominent young men of the age. 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 and Local Mrs. Fields, an aged lady of Virden, died at her home last week and was buried in the Virden cemetery. Thos. Tinsley was in Decatur last Sunday. Mr. Jones of Chicago, was in the city this week attending the photographers convention. Mr. Jones was a delegate, the firm he represented winning first prize. During h's stay he was the guest of Alex and Mrs. Bender, 116 S. 11th street. Mr. Jones was formally an employee of Victor Georg in this city. Mr. Anderson of W. Virginia, has located here with his family consisting of one wife and 14 children. He is the guest of his brother, Sergt. Anderson. Tomorrow is Juvenile Day at the Culture Club. Come out. Mesdames Lizzie Taylor and Eua Monroe left last Tuesday for Galesburg to attend the Department Encampment of the W. R. C. of Illinois. Rev. Jackson Bellamy arrived in the city this week and is the guest of his mother and family. Miss Lulu Tucker and little Marie Tucker, left last week for Zebree, Ky., to visit friends and relatives. J. B. Rider arrived home this week from Kentucky, where he has been visiting Just received a new line of assorted picture frames, all colors, styles and prices. Call and see them. Peerless Ideal Portrait Co., 117 N. 8th street. (1) The growth of the population is expected to continue in the coming years. Portrait Co. Eighth Street. Pastel, India Ink, Water Colors, ings, Landscapes, Figures, mals made to order for sale. GUARANTEED. Manager. M. MITCHELL, Artist THE-- STONE" Line of d Tobacco wick Pool Tables Headquarters th 4th-st. I. Jackson, Prop. We had the pleasure of visiting Jacksonville this week and will give our say of what we saw; the Mallory Bros., etc. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Price of Decatur, have been the guests of relatives in the city. Miss Jennie Walker is very ill with rheumatism at her home on N. 3d St. We charge for all entertainments advertised in advance. One of Few Cases Where Southern Jury Acquits Negroes for Alleged Murder of White Man. New Orleans, May 19.—George Doyle and Albert Potter, charged with the murder of George Allman, a white man, were found not guilty by a jury of white men. Potter admitted in his testimony that he had killed Allman, but alleged selfdefense. This is one of the few cases in which a southern jury has acquitted negroes for the murder of a white man, and the verdict is causing much comments. Allman was formerly an Ohio man, having resided at Pourtsmouth. [This is news all right.] THE FORUM Co. ter Colors, gures, sale. Artist ecco les Prop. ght. ] Illinois Traction System 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 Frappe. S or Chick Their sundaes cann If you do n tell you Thompson 728 East W Metropoli Frappe. Sundae or Chicken Dinner? Their sundaes cannot be excelled. If you do not where we tell you, why at Metropolitan Barber Shop We give best service. S Competent B We give best service. Shop kept in first-class style. Competent Barbers-4 chairs. Telephone New No. 779. H. TUCKER, Proprietor. now invades St. Louis. Illinois Traction System. Sixth and Monroe Street Have you tried that appe. Sundae for Chicken Dinner sundaes cannot be excelled If you do not where we tell you, why at Thompson & Tucker' 728 East Washington St. Metropolitan Barber S 107 South Eighth Street. e best service. Shop kept in first-cla Competent Barbers—4 chairs. BATHS! BATHS!! BATHS!!! Hot and Cold Baths at all times. Published Weekly. $1.50 Per Year. undae en Dinner? not be excelled. not where we , why at & Tucker's washington St. can rber Shop op kept in first-class style.bers—4 chairs. | THE FORUM. A weekly magazine paper devoted te the interests of the whole peuple. en meets ae as second-class matter, Feb- @uary 2%, 1904, at the postoftice at Sueineaeld, Ill., under the Act of ingress of March 3, 1879. ROGERS & BARBOUR =- - - — Proprietors One Year .........eeceee eee e ee es O1.50 One Month ..,...... eee eee eee e eee BC POF OODS oss ccsssccccaearcceseeces, BC OFFICE: 305 1-2 S. Sixth St. Phone Malu $98 ea a a ae oe THE FORUM'S STAFF. B. L. Rogers, Editor and Manager. Will H. arbour, Associate Editor end Secretary. Be teen Fea tewretes ‘Thompson Bros., - Hranch umee. ck ar Gomann The Printer <eaEap>s«r 305; 80. bib SL. ee EDITORIAL . —— or Saturday, May 26, 1906. The Evolution of Lovejoy: The Efficiency of its Government. By evolution, Brooklyn, Ill, a village with all the officers Ne- groes, may become one of the riches towns, for its size, in the state, The village has, in the past, according to history, been very badly governed, The finan- ces have been squandered and corruption, vice aud ignorance have reigned supreme The peo- ple have been in a dormant state —‘‘taking it easy,"’ as seems to be the wish of any ignorant indi- vidual or race. There is much room for thrift, progress and im provement there yet, but, since Mr. Washington has been mayor, with his efficient and industrious subordinates, the village is throwing off heronce garb of “sackcluthy and ashes,” ana has been regenerated in the new life of the 20th century We commend the officials for what they have and are doiug, yet we shall not spare the pen in saying a few p rtinent things in the way of advice. We sincerely hope the advice will be taken in the spirit in which it is given. First, This is a Negro village —it has a future, It has within its borders one of the greatest corparations in the worid—the stock yards—from the taxation cf these stockyards for Stifler township, in which this village is located, there should cme a great source of revenue. We are told that there is only a small amount received; the reason is supposed tobe “graft,” on the part of individuals who assess the property. Mr, Washington should see that from that corporation, worth more than $3,000,000, (the stock yards) they get their share o! the taxation. Second, The streets should be put in gvod condition, houses painted, a driveway let to E. Sr. Louis, and a railroad station had Third. A good school building a high schvol curriculum anc compel the children to attend. Fourth. Fewer saloons anc more enterprises; and a genera improvement, Bid for new comers, lay off lots and o“*e them at bargains, etc. The re THE FORUM sult will bea tine little city in a very few years. Granite City isan excellent examples to,go by Remember the Negro’s capacity is being tested for self-govern. ment through you toa great ex- tent. This is not a criticism, The village at present, is well governed, considering the past adverse circumstances. High water has been an impediment, but we fear they use this as an excuse; Granite c‘ty, Venice and E. St, Louis, also suffered from the floods, but they are going forward. If our people don’t take charge of Lovejoy in the manner de- scribed above, the arrogant and haughty Aryan race will, and the evolution of Lovejoy will find white people at the throttle, operating the business. Take this, look into the future and see for yourself, the hand- writing on the wall, | Miss Pauline Hopkins on Labor Unions. To the Boston Guardian, Miss Hopkins urges or rather claims ‘that she has advocated that the Negroes ally themselves with the labor unions, but, she continues, being a woman, I have received little or no condideration, She isabrainy Jady and an exten. sive and versatile writer, Miss Hopkins is now, we believe, in South Africa or New York. She thinks the Negro errs in taking sides with the capitalists. In this we beg to differ with this fair newspaper lady. _ If the unions were amicable to the Negro and not ‘‘unfair,” as they putit, we would be of the same opinion. It is not necessary for us to go into any argument; for the unions as a whole, are inimical to. the Ne- gro race, and the proof is self- evident. So anyone, Miss Hop- yins, upto John Mitchell, will have to show up or shut up. This is the day of ‘‘eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth."’ We gladly welcome the erst- while poisonous Washingvwon Bee on with Book r T, Washington also the change of tone of the Voice of the Negro, Our nex: big convert will be the obstrep- erous and spleen venting Boston Guardian. That's right, broth- ers, come when you hear the great voices (B T. W. and his jaliies) harden not your hearts for the day of wrath will be upor | you. The St. Louis Terminal Asso- ciation is objecting to the Inter- urban running its line from Granite City to E St Louis, but there’s no use trying to stop the invincible McKinley from his ‘march to the sea.’ You may say what you will, but industrial education is the slogan the world over. Now the ignorant should not say the Fo- rum is opposed to higher educa- tion, The fact that a man should learn well his arithmetic, does’ nt argue that he should not learn all he can about Jupiter, Venus and Mars and how far it is to the sun, COOK WITH GAS. If you’re in doubt let us A. lead trump to you? CEP The xe i Ree Fi / e 4 Ys Mey d. ‘‘Imperial” ep / is always the proper hat-- \ £ ie x. never alike two seasons hy 7 together--except in price AI “” --- $3.00. § 529 North Side Square Fortine Commbrelal Work HAMANN ‘, Printer Se RAR EA SA REET ae 305 SOUTH SIXTH ST. Telephone Main 998 5h ee ~[|-A Grand Mu | Zion Bapt | | Wednesday Eve. — Le -A Grand Musical Concert- TO BE GIVEN AT 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 9) Hortence Mosby and Justine McKinney; Recital. Mrs. Lena} Dukes; Vocal Sole, Cora Kirby; Recital, Mrs. Daisy Alex- i ander: Voeal Solo, Mr. A. D. Johnson; Cornet and ‘Trom- bone Quartette with Piano accompaniment by Messrs. Edwards, Johnson, Holman and William Smith; Capital City Quartette. Admission 1Ucts. Mrs. Daisy HiG@InsorHaM, Chairmanof Program. Village Road House. FINE BUFFET gend RESTA UR- ANT in CONNECTION. POOL and BILLIARDS. Dance Every W ednes day and Saturday. 2205 East Kansas Street. S. J, MorTon, PROP. THE PEERLESS BOARDING HOUSE. 807 $ _{1/2} $ East Washington Street. For Ladies and Gentlemen. ENOS COOPER, Proprietor. The Forum's Bi-annual Jubilee and Banquet, to be given at masonic hall, June 28th, will surpass everything 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 Institute Alabama. WHENINST. LOUIS Ttop at WRIGHT and BOLEN'S DRUG STORE-Ice Cream and fine toilets 2333 Mraket street. A. M. WILLIAMS, A. M. WILLIAMS. Real Estate,Loans and Insurance. Springfield dicts tw ges them Office and Residence: 2nd Floor Williams' Bldg. Old Phone 1721-4 Rings. Subscribe for the FORUM. --- ERLESS G HOUSE, hington Street. d Gentlemen. and clean 5 Cents. to-morrow. Keystone Baseball KEYSTONE AUBE SUNDAY, MAY At Keystone Park, Take E. Capitol Ave. Car. Headquarters: 1 BENJ. JACKSON, Manager. Removal I have removed my fancy groceries from and Jefferson Streets, ton streets, one block added a new Meat M with everything in the All old friends are re new ones also. I will, orders my person at Keystone Cardinals Baseball Team KEYSTONE CARDINALS SUNDAY, MAY 27'06, 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 Removal---Notice. I have removed my stock of staple and fancy groceries from the old stand, First and Jefferson Streets to First and Washing ton streets, one block south. I have also added a new Meat Market, fully stocked with everything in the meat line. All old friends are requested to call and new ones also. I will, as in the past, give all orders my person attention Both Phones 375 Springfield Mo. dicts twenty-two ges them of murd Springfield Mo. grand Jury indicts twenty-two lynchers, char- ges them of murder in 1st degree. The grand jury says Mrs. Edwards, the woman about whom the Negroes gere mobbed, is not of good character, and is a married woman, and on the night of We charge for all entertainments advertised in advance. THE FORUM n. Sp Canva Camp of All ONE CAR Baseball Test ONE CAR VS. AUBURN MAY 27'0 Park, 20th and Ave. Car. Admiss letters: 121 S F Manager. A. D Oval---Ne ed my stock o s from the old Streets to First e block south Heat Market, g in the meat l s are requested I will, as in the on attention Mo. gran y-two lynch murder in --- 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 TENTS, AWNINGS and Anything Made of Canvas. Camp Outfits and Tents of All Sizes for Rent. ::: OFFICE 121 N. Sixth St. SPRINGFIELD, ILL. Cardinals All Team CARDINALS URN Y 27'06, 3 p. m. 10th and Adams Sts Admission 15 Cts. 21 S Fourth St. A. DOTSON Notice. stock of staple and the old stand, First to First and Washing south. I have also market, fully stocked meat line. requested to call and as in the past, give all ention. grand Jury in lynchers, char er in 1st degree. the alleged crime, April 14. was riding in the dark with a young man, not her husdand. Now you have it. Every one should read the grand jury's report in the Globe-Democrat of the 24 inst. THE For Sale. How would you like to have it United States Senator Yates? Then later. President Yates. Smoke the 3 point. 5ct Cigar. Mrs. Petitt Entertains. Mr. and Mrs. Petitt entertained at 6 o'clock dinner Thursday evenining in honor their sister, Mrs. J. F. Johnson, of Quincy. Mr. and Mrs. Jas, Gray, Mrs. T. L. Smith and Miss Elizabeth M. Smith, of Quincy, Mrs. E. B. Smith and Mrs. Wm. Watson.An excellent menu was served by the hostess and the evening was spent in music and conversation. RICHARD EMORY Dealer In-Coal, Wood and Ice. Express and delivery Co. 914 N. 22nd. st, st. Louis, Mo. Program at Union. The following is the program to be rendered at Union Baptist church Wednesday night, May 30th by the young people of that church. The public is cordially invited. Opening, by the chorus,young ladies of Union. Invocation, Dr Underwood Anthem, Culture Culb choir. Vocal solo, Miss Washington. Recital. Richard Douglass. Vocal solo, Miss N. Brown. Instrumental duett, the Misses White. Vocal solo, Allene Bailor. Remarks, Rev. T. Price. Instrumental solo—Vocal solo, Hattie Fisher. Instrumental duett. the Misses Nelson. Baritone solo, May Belle., Instrumental Miss Lula Murrell, Vocal solo, Miss B. Wisham. Vocal duett, Miss G. Gray and Miss I. Ensaw. Closing song by Culture Club chir. We hope the young people will be encouraged by your patron age. Admission 15 cent Children 10cents. Come and enjoy a good musical program. Mrs. D. O. Yates. Manager. A Card of Thanks. Lincoln Monument Lodge No. 1824 wishes to tender thanks to the pastor, officers and members of St. Paul church for the use of the auditorium on the 13th and to the choir of said church for their service. Mrs. McClain Entertains. A very elaborate dinner was given last Wednesday by Mesdames J. C. McClain and Lady Bailor in honor of Mrs. Rev. T. L. Smith and F. J. Johnson of Quincy and Mrs. Carrie Lee-Hamilton of Ohio. Others present were Mesdames C. L Smith, C. H. Morgan, E. O. McKinney, Martha Pettitt, and Missesssie J. Gorum and Lizzie Smith. Mrs, J. F. Johnson, who has been visiting in the city for the last two weeks, peparted for her home in Quincy, Monday evening at 5:45 p. m. via the Wabash 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 [Portrait of a man in formal attire, facing slightly to the right]. "This is Illinois' beloved Son for U. S. Senator, in whom she is well pleased, behold him." 120 E. S. Square, SPRINGFIELD, ILL. C. RICHARD YATE (The Noblest Roman of them all Illinois' beloved Son for U. S. Senate behold him." THE FORUM CHAS. A. PFEIFFER, Managing Partner. --- REL ESTE AND IBRIE If you have a house and lot or a vacant let you want to sell, list it with us. We can soon sell it for you, that is our business. Drop us a postal and we will call. If you want to buy a home or a piece of property for investment, we have it. Either for cash or easy payments like paying rent. Drop us a letter stating how much you want to pay and how you want to pay it, and we will be glad to show you the property. Is your house and household furniture insured in a good Company against fire? It ought to be. Inquire and see how cheap you can get Insurance. "Real Estate Agent" Care of Editor of THE FORUM. 305 1/2 S. Sixth St. Springfield, Ill. THE FORUM ENTAL LEGION (ICORPORATED.) CONTINENTAL LEGION COLORED FRATERNAL BENEFICIARY ORDER OF AMERICA er which furnishes at actual cost, Life, Accident and Old Age Disability Benefits to both men and women. EASY PAYMETS. Fraternal benefit Order which furnishes at actual cost. Life, Accident and Old Age Disability Benefits to both men and women. EASY PAYMETS. 0 Men and Women Deputies For further particulars address, C. WICKLIFFE SMITH, Supreme Organizer, Wanted Everywhere. 201 East Main Street. Danville, Illinois. MAPLE CITY IT HAS WO SELF WHITE BAR EQUAL IN THE WORLD WASHING SOAP MONMOUTH ILLINOIS The best is always the cheapest. We claim the best. Try for yourself. ...CAPITOL LAUNDRY... GEO. BOLLMAN the hustler for business. Quality! Quality!! Quality!!! our watch-word. 73 East Washington Street Both Phones 207. The Culture Club. At Masonic Hall Programme: unday May 20th. 1906. Men's Day. Opening.....the choir ..... Scripture Reading Prayer.....chaplain.....Singing choir Anthean ..... 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, ON CHAS. W. COLLEY, Supreme President, 506 W. Center St., Danville, Ill. egro Men and Women Deputies Wanted Everywhere. Will mark the Era of a New "Social Springfield." Will take place at a sonic Hall in June. Positively the most unique thing ever before given. 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 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. THE DANCE—The Grand March will open the dance festivities at 10:30 p. m., same continuing until 1:00 a. m. Admission, Single 35c, Per Couple 50c. NOTICE. The Forum's Bi-annual Jubilee and Banquet, to be given at ma sonic hall, June 28th, will sur pass everything previously given in this city of its kind. 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. Young Married People's Club. The Young Married People's Club met at their regular meeting, 16th inst., at the residence of Mrs. G. Moss. All spent a pleasant evening. Mr. and Mrs. Moss, F. Payne and Miss B. Mitchell, were guests of the club. Mrs. Moss served cream, cake and fruit. The club attendants departed, thanking the host for so pleasant an evening spent. We hope to see all each meeting. The club meet this week at Mr. J. Drean, on E. Capitol Ave. 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. 305 1/2 South 6th St The president, Mrs. C. H. Morgan, of St. Paul Sewing Circle, wishes to announce that their entertainment will be given June 7th, at St. Paul church. PROGRAM. L. J. KEMP, Supreme Secretary Hoopesten, Illinois. ; TON RY. TIME TABLE SUE LEE NUNS Ee No. Leave. * 6. Palace ee for Chicago.12:28 am eee Bienignt pecial for Chicago 2:50 am * 12, Atlantic Express for Chicago 7:10 am +300. Be range Accom .....+. 9:40am * 2. The Alton L'ted for Chicago.12:01 pm +302. Spfld-Lincoln Accom ...... 1:25 pm t 4. Prairie St. Ex, for Chicago.. 2:52 pm 42. Bloomington Local ......... 5:00pm FOR THER SOUTH. * 9. Palace ie for St. Louis.. 3:25am * 11. Midnight Spe. for St. Louis. 5:05 am * 45. Capital City Flyer for St. L. 6:25 am t 15. e. Louis Accommodation... 9:07 am 1. irie St. Ex. for St. Louis 2:35 pm t+ 3. The Alton Ltd. for St. Louis 4:16 pm FOR PHORIA, t Mixed train for Pekin ..... 6:00am i 62. Peoria Express ........++... 6:65 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., 44:16 p. m., *8:40 Ps m. From Bloomington, *9:00 a. m. From 8t. Louis and the South, 12:28 a, m., *2:50 a. m., +10:60 a. m., *12:01 p. m., 72:52_p. m.) *8:35 p.m. From Peorla, 78:45 a. m., 72:20 p. m. ‘Daily. +Except Sunday. For folders, rates and further informa- tion call upon or address D. G. CAMPBELL, Ticket so Chicago & Alton Ry., Springfield, Ml, RAILWAY TIME TABLES. de Depot Tenth, between Washington and Jef- ferson streets. Going East. e Arrive. Depart *Buffalo Fast Mail......... 2:15 am 2:16 am eChicago Express ......... Starts 7:30 am Continental Limited ..... 9:45 am 9:50 am eLafayette Accom ....+++. Starts 1:40 pm Decatur Accom .......... 4:30 pm 5:15 pm *New York Bxpress.......10:00 pm 10:05 pm Going West. Arrive. Depart ©Kansas City Express...... 5:50 am 6:55 am *Clayton ACCOM ...+.++++++ 8:41am 8:44 am eSpringfeld Accom eeeeee 11135 am = Stops Kansas City-Denver Lim.12:30 pm 12:35 pm “Continental Limited ..... 5:45 pm 5:50 pm eChicago-Springfleld Exp. 9:10 pm Stops “pally. Dally except Sunday. a psalm ILLINOIS CENTRAL RAILWAY. Taking effect Sunday, December 4. Northbound. Arrive. Depart, Diamond Special ......4,..12:35 am 12:40 am faidnight Limited 1.0.0.0... 2:42 am 2:45 am eChicago Express ............. 1:05 am Northern Ill. Express......11:25 am 11:30 am “Daylight Special .......... 2:45 pm 2:48 pm "Bt. Louis & Sp'fld Accom. 8:45 pm Stops Southbound. Arrive. Depart. Diamond Special ......... 8:50 am 3:55 am *Midnight Limited ........ 4:45 am 4:60 am St. Louis & Sp'fld Accom. Starts 7:00 am "Daylight Special . ........ 5:05 pm 5:10 pa *8t. Louis Express......... 6:36 pm 6:25 pm eChicago Mall ..............19:25 am Btops Daily. aDaily except Sunday. B. & 0. 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 & Puna Ac.... 3:25 pm © 3:25 pm Sunday Passenjer ....... 8:00 pm 8:00 pm Westbound Trains, eRoyal Blue Limited....... 7:25 pm 7:25 pm Wash. & New York Lim.. 8:30 am Staps @Pana & Beardstown Ac..10:30 am 10:30 am Gunday only . .........60.. 8:50 am 8:50 am “Daily. aDaily, except Sunday. bSunday. C., P. & ST. L. RAILWAY. To and from Peoria. Arrive. Depart. Daily Express . ........... 8:10 pm 12:10 pm Dally Mall . ....secseeeeee11:00 am 8:40 pm Dally Mail. ...eeeeeeeeeees O255 Dm 1:35 am To and from St. Louis. Arrive. Depart. Daily Express . ............12:10 pm 8:10 pm Daily ex. Sunday, Accom.. 9:20 pm 6:80 am onto awe VIRAL. 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. Pine aNo. 33. Indianapolis Mail & Exp. 9:45 am *No. 35. Cincinnati Exp.. sleeper, 9:30 pm aNo. 42. Decatur & Sidell Accom, 3:30 pm Nos, 34 and 25 Kor sleeping car be- tween Springfield, Indianapolis and Cin- cinnati. “Daily. aDaily except Sunday. Prices For Political An- nouncements State-and National Offices....% 10.00 OORT OME... esc ees ss cess 600 Mavor of Springfleld........... 5.00 Regular write-ups, 10¢ per line, Ten line notice. one time, with an- nouncement, free. THE FORUM Political Announce- ments. I-hereby announce myself a candi- date for the office of County ~ Super- intendent of Schools of Sangamon County, subject to the decision of the Republican primaries. ‘ —Kdgar C. Pruitt. I hereby announce myself a candi- date for the Republican nomination for state senator from this district. If nominated and elected, I shall vote for the Republican candidate for United States senator receiving the highest number of votes in this senatorial district. LoGAN Bay T will be a candidate for re-nom- ination to the office of county Judge and Judge of the Juvenile court, of Sangamon county, subject. to the de- cision of the democratic primary, April 28. G. W. MURRAY We are authorized to announce the candidacy of Wm. Childers for sheriff of Sangamon county subject to the decision of the Re. publican primaries, April 28. John J. Hiemberger announces himself a candidate for the office of vounty treasurer, subject to the de- cision of the republican primaries, W. E. Waite announces his candi- dacy for treasurer, subject to the de- cision of the Replican primaries, Apr 28, Ihereby announce myself a candidate for the republican nomination for the office of sher iff of Sangamon county, lLI1,- sub. ject to the decision of the repub: lican primaries Aprii 28, 1906. Walter Black, FOR PROBATE CLERK. John AH, Piper announces himself as a candidate for clerk of the Pro- bate Court of Sangamon County. subject to the decision of the Re- publican primaries to be held April 28, 1806. I hereby announce mvself a candi- date forclerk of the Probate Couri, subject to the decision of the repub- lican primaries, April 28, 1906. John D, Constant. Elmer L. Rogers isa candidate for Vrobate clerk on the Republicar ticket, primaries -April 28. RL COs bee Bins sta BE) 5 SAREE CG HAN CNC I ny Sra peorceecucmetrc mg GES Baeza “qe E> ot 2 > SiS hover “es Pm Ning il Sadia Co . EAST BOUND. SOUTH BOUND. A.M. P.M. A. M. Pm. 45:00 1:00 45:00 1:00 6:00 2:00 6:00 2:00 7:00 3:00 7:00 3:00 *8:00 74:00 8:00 4:00 10:0 *6:00 9:00 5:00 *10:00 6:00 6:00 11:00 7:00 11:00 7:00 *12:00 9:00 12:0 9:00 oeoens 11:00 eeecen 11:00 \POUND TRIP TICKETS sold on the vars by conductors to all points, at_1%e per mile. ss $10 FARF BOOKS, sold at. ticket of- flees for $7.50. good for inividuals, limit one vear, good for fardilies, limit six months COMMUTATION BOOKS of 52 rides soll at ticket offices at le per mile. ROUTE YOUR SHIRMENTS via the Intorsrhor Express, Express service at freight rates. pust DIRT SMOKE CINDERS FOR State SENATOR. FOR COUNTY JUDGE. .. HOTEL WILLIAMS.. First-Class Accommodations ..HOT AND COLD BATHS... 11th and Washington Sts., SPRINGFIELD, : - ILLINOIS. COLONISI RAT*S Chicago &Alton || Ticket’ Bargains CALI FORNIA February 1 to April 7, and Sept, | to Oct. 31, 1906 a Ma aes ee i Geo. Bentley and Son, Grocers. You know the corner, Eighteenth and Brown Streets Everybody should know we give a5 per cent rebate on all cash purchases, A fair comparison of quality and prices is all we ask Ask For Premium List JOHN L. JONES FURNITURE CO. Furniture, Carpets, Stoves. | Ranges, Trunks, ‘And all kinds of house furnishing goods. We credit everybody. Will waiton:.you when sick or out of employment. Oven nights until 8:30. 6 6 E. Adams‘Street Springfield, Illinois. C.H. JONES & SON, _ Contracting and Building All Work promptly and neatly Done. 1224 N, 5th Street. Some people, are too stupid to be of any service. © Try Our ‘M_thers Bread’ CITY STEAM BAKERY. -:-: C. HARTMANN, Proprietor. Both Telephones:822. 822 East Adams Street, SPRINGFIELD, . ILLINOIS. Wilson's New Place Staple and Fancy Groceries and Ice Cream Regular Meals and Short Orders Homemade Pies—Candies Fine Cigars Morris Wilson, Proprietor. or. 11t and Madison. 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. 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 sa loons. 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 postoffice 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 --- Evangelical Lutheran—15th, between Washington and Jefferson streets. Services: 8 p. m. to 9 p. m. every Sunday; Sunday School, 3 p. m. to 4 p. m. Instructions every Friday evening. New Hope Baptist Church—Corner 8th and Miller streets.—Preaching at 11 a. m. and 8 p. m.; Sunday School at 9:30 a. m. B. Y. P. U., 6:30 p. m. Mr. C. Hatcher, Supt. Sunday School J. H. Fulton, D. D., Pastor. St. Paul's A. M. E. Church—Sunday services: Preaching at 10:45 a.m. and 7:45 p.m. Sunday School, 2:45 p.m. Y. C. A., 4 p.m., to which all young men are invited. Y. P. S. C. E., 6:45 p.m. Rev. T. Price, Pastor. St. John's A. M. E. Church—14th, between Mason and Reynolds streets. —Preaching at 11 a.m.; Sunday School at 2:30 p.m.; preaching at 8 p.m.—Rev. J. Bundy, Pastor. Rev. Dr. Cotton, P. E. Springfield District, Illinois Annual Conference. Pleasant Grove Baptist Church—18th and Cass streets.—Preaching at 11 a.m. Sunday School, 2:30 p.m.; preaching at 8 p.m.—Rev. William Bates, Pastor, 1718 Kansas street. Union Baptist Church, 12th and Mason streets.—Preaching at 11 a. m.; Sunday School, 2:30 p. m.; preaching at 7:30 p. m.—Rev. J. D. Underwood, D. D., Pastor. Grace M. E. Church—Corner 14th and Brown streets.—Preaching every Sunday at 11 a. m. and 8 p. m. Sunday School at 2:30 p. m.—Rev. Wm. E. Wilson, Pastor. Zion Baptist Church—Corner 9th and Carpenter streets.—Preaching at 11 a. m. Sunday School at 1:30 p. m. B. Y. P. U., 6:30 p. m. Preaching at 8 p. m.—Rev. J. B. Anderson, B. D., Pastor. The VOICE of The Negro, Colored American Magazine, and McGirt's Magazine.. are here each month.. Price, 10c.. We will deliver each or all to your door each month. Give us your order and read good literature DuBois and his class or contributors. Order by Phone. Old 998. 3051/2 S. 6th St. E. L. ROGERS, Agent. The "Alton's" Bair SPECIAL LOY Every Tuesday during 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 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. 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. Result of 15 years experience in the 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 with a special quality of rubber, which never becomes porous without allowing the air to escape. We have hundreds of a 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 $8.40 per pair, but for advertising purposes we are made of only $4.80 per pair. All orders shipped same day letter in. 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. 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 biopic prices charged by dealers and repair men. Write for our book 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 our 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. That "Holding Back" sensation commonly felt when riding on asphalt or soft roads is overcome by the patent "Basket Weed" tread which prevents all air from being squeezed out between 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 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. RS, ST. LOUIS GLOBE ST. LOUIS, ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT ST. LOUIS, MO. THE FORUM $8.5 Regular Price $8.50 per pair. To Introduce We Will Sell You a Sample Pair for Only 4,80 NAILS, TACKS OR GLASS WON'T LET OUT THE AIR (CASH WITH ORDER $4.55) NO MORE TROUBLE FROM PUNCTURES. Result of 15 years experience in tire 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. BEDGE THORN RECORD PUNCTURE C PROOF SEE HEADING TIRR 00 CHLAGO Diamond 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. relatively and easy riding, very durable and lined inside becomes porous and which closes up small punctures hundreds of letters from satisfied customers stating or twice in a whole season. They weigh no more than ties being given by several layers of thin, specially buck" sensation commonly felt when riding on asphalt Jet Weave" tread which prevents all air from being overcoming all suction. The regular price of these issues we are making a special factory price to the rider a day letter is received. We ship C.O.D. on approval, and found them strictly as represented, thereby 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 is your order. We want you to send us a small trial co-wheels, saddles, pedals, parts and repairs, and in the bicycle line are sold by us at half the usual write for our big SUNDRY catalogue. Post today. DO NOT THINK OF BUYING a lot of tires from anyone until you know the new and a postal to learn everything. Write it NOW. Dept. "J L" CHICAGO, ILL. 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. 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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. Exchange --Comment. Pertinent Sayings From Exchanges. Thomas Dixon, Jr. Thomas Dixon, Jr., has written to the New York Hereld asking that journal to cease giving him the title of 'Rev." Says Mr. Dixon: "In 1899 I resigned from the ministry for reasons of conscience, dissolved my independent church, and severed all connections with the office as a clergyman. I have not since been a member of any church. My father and other brother are actively engaged in preaching. For their office I hold the profoundest respect, but for many reasons the designation applied to me has become peculiarly painful." Tom is a sensationalist whose exploitations of himself as a preacher were evidence sufficient to show that he was out of place in the pulpit. He did not do the cause of religion any good, and his contributions in the line of literary and theatrical endeavor are of questionable wholesomeness.—Nashville, (Tenn.) Daily Banner, (white.) [ He ought to stop that d—— foolishness for 'conscience sake.' Alexaner's Magazine for May. Alexander's Magazine for May contains over 100 illustrations and 112 pages of solid reading matter. The contributions to this number are from such men as Mr. Andrew Carnegie, President Cnarles W. Eliot, of Harvard University, Secretary of War, William H. Taft, Dr. Bookor T Washington, Dr. Edward Magill and fifty others. It contains also, a bird's eye view of the institution as it is today and pictures of the institute when it was first started. Well! Well!! Well!!! Nothing doing until then. Africa's "400" in their Human Flower Garden at Arion Hall Thursday, May 31, for the benefit of the Lincoln Colored Home. See the funny end men in their song and dance skit. Flowers, dancing flowers, in full bloom. Southern Queen in plantation past times. Twenty girls drilled in military costume with mascot bugler Society Bell in full dress. Everybody come out and help this worthy cause and enjoy a hearty laugh. You have never seen anything like it. Mrs. Cora Kirby, Arval Terrell. Manager, Assistant. To that dear little damsel on the beech, To the wishes of this heart don't impeach, For lo. I am with thee, Surmounting mountain peaks. —AMICUS. THE FORUM THE RISE OF THE COLORED ST. LOUISIANS INDUSTRIALLY. For the first time this year we took an interurban car last Tuesday and went to St. Louis, Mo., stopping over at Granite City, the terminus of the McKinley Railway Company. We took notice of the fact that crops are much delayed on account of the hanging-on of winter, though nature, having garbed in new spring apparel, presents a most magnificent scenery, gorgeous to behold, along the railway side. The birds of the air are chirping, the trees, the gay lilies and smilax are smiling like a bride and sending forth their sweet fragrance for the joy and ecstacy of God's people here while we are on this pilgrimage. We find Granite City to be a beautiful city with 6,000 or 7,000 people, fine residences; but few colored people are seen. Some of those who work at the foundry live in other places. Venice is a busy little scattered town with some nice (white residents). Our people must surely get used to huts on account of slavery. The white school building at Venice is stately. The negro school building looks like a dilapidated corn crib in Mississippi. It's a shame. No wonder our people are ignorant. Remember this is Illinois, the State that expends $5,000,000 per annum for school purposes. Now comes Lovejoy, a beautiful little village. The assertion that no white people live there is erroneous. Some of the finest residences here are occupied by white people and the largest and only dry goods business is conducted by white people. The town is governed by negroes. They have separate schools in a negro town! Now who is drawing the color line? Surely the white people can't make us do what we don't like when we are boss. The negroes govern this village well, though. They get along like lambs together and are waking up to industry. East St. Louis is the industrial Mecca of Illinois. The stock yards are something phenomenal. Of the colored people of East St. Louis we can not say much, for we have never seen the resident district—only those high-water houses which are scattered along in the business districts. Then, crossing the Eads bridge, you see a sight most wonderful. You behold a commercial phenomenon right on that Eads bridge when you pass over. Nearly one hundred feet above this placid stream, which, when Hernando De Soto discovered it, had no dream of such a transitory, you land in St. Louis, Mo., the largest city west of the Mississippi, fourth largest city in the United States, and claimed to be the sixth or eighth largest city in the world. Here is the greatest commotion of modern times. Here are great buildings, towering to the skies. Here is the habitat of 65,000 Afro-Americans who but a few years ago were lying back, sleeping, as complacently and with as much ease as their former masters, the oligarchial southerners. But these colored people have seen their error and are now making a mad rush for business, and St. Louis is soon to be a Richmond, Va. We have six colored drug stores, fine churches and schools, a fine cafe and hotel. The Forum Club is the finest west of New York or Boston. We have a steam laundry, gents' furnishing company, grocers galore and tailors; the True Reformers' Hall, Dr. Monsfee's Mission on Lawton and so on ad infinitum. But there is room for great improvement. Sixty-five thousand negroes and no bank! No wholesale house! You are coming, boys, though. "Wave the answer back!" STAFF CORRESPONDENT. St. Louis, Missouri. "The Nation Indianapolis The Voice of the The Colored America New York City and other great labsest write Thomps 806 East Was The Forum for s ville, at 225 No RE THE F PUBLISH Largest Col t County. Price three months. in per month. 15 cent Office: 305 1-2 TELEPHONE MAIN 9 WRITE ALL MATT The Colored American Magazine New York City, New York. and other great literary works by our ablest writers, for sale at The Forum for sale at Jacksonville, at 225 North Main Street. READ THE FORUM PUBLISHED WEEKLY Largest Colored Circulation in the County. Price: per annum, $1 50; three months, in advance, 40 cents; per month, 15 cents. Office: 305 1-2 South Sixth Street. TELEPHONE MAIN 998, INTER-STATE 1092. WRITE ALL MATTER TO THE FORUM. E. L. ROGERS, Manager. Henry Watterson' Paper The Weekly Courier-Journal and the Forum one year, only $1.50 Few people in the United States have not heard of the Courier-Journal. Democratic in all things, fair in all things, clean in all things, it is essentially a family paper. By a special arrangement we are enabled to offer the WEEKLY COURIER-JOURNAL one year and this paper for the price named above. Send your subscription for the combination to us-not to the Courier-Journal. The Forum 351 S. 6th Street. Roy M. Seeley Attorney at Law. 5231/2 North Side Square Both Phones 1503 Both Phones 1503 Dr. J E Henderson Office: 107½ West Side Square. HOURS: 9 to 11 a. m.; 3 to 5; 7 to 8 p. m. FIRST WARD PLACE: 218 North 13th Street. HOURS; Till 8 a. m.; 12 to 1 m.; 5:30 to 6:30 p. m., and at night. Telephone Main ll229 Do You Want A Handsome Picture? Of the Photos of 11 prominent coloured people to hang in your house? Size: 2x28 inches. Price: Agents wanted, Call or write, E L. ROGERS, 35½ So 6th street; Lawrence Brandon. Proprietor East End Sample Rooms choice line of WINES, LIQUORS and CIGARS. Ice Cold Reisch Beer on Tap.. 1 .