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THE FORUM J. Dr. Booker T. Washington The Champion of Industrial Education and the "Wizard of Tuskegee Institute." Mr. Washington stands for all the rights and immunities, moral elevation, etc., for all the people. Only recently Mr. Andrew Carnegie said. "A man without sin." Tuskegee has been brought, under his guidance, to a state of almost perfection and is now a power for good for all. The Institute is a marvel of the age and is a fitting tribute to the Negro. State House THE BE F "Be ye doers and SPRINGFIELD, ILL., SAN oker T. Was Industrial Education Tuskegee Institute." all the rights and immunities, mo Andrew Carnegie said. "A man dance, to a state of almost perfect is a marvel of the age and is a fi Dr. Booker The Champion of Industri Tusk Mr. Washington stands for all the right people. Only recently Mr. Andrew C. been brought, under his guidance, to a good for all. The Institute is a marvellous institution. of a human being. Jacksonville is a beautiful place—noted for churches, her schools and colleges, her asylums, her banks and her beautiful and charming ladies. some call this city the "crazy town," Our stay was short and a comprehensive description is not possible in this epistle. The city has a population of about 19,000 about 2500 of whom are Negroes. We met Rev. Derrick, pastor of the Baptist church, a young man, a native of Morgan county and a very intelligent gentleman, having been educated in the fine schools of Jacksonville and at Wilberforce University. The colored people have some very --- ```markdown ``` VOL. 3, NO. 21. An Account of Jacksonville and Her People. It was last week that we took the Wabash and had that common carrier to put us off at Jacksonville, the county site of Morgan County, the home of the verable war Gov., Richard Yates, the nativity of Richard Yates, the idol of Illinois. The beautiful landscape between here and that quiet city, is fascinating' and the zerphyrs that blew were soothing to the soul, the air was anti-septic to the body and nature was joyous to the heart and the natural proclivities "Be ye doers and not sayers only." nice property and are doing very nicely. Dr. Kennibrough is one among the foremost physicians of that city. Miss L. Strong, an industrious young lady, has opened a grocery store, but we failed to call on her as our time forbade. There are many nice barbershops conducted by our people—Mr. C. B. Berry runs a nice shop, Wm. House & Co. have a nice second hand furniture store, a credit to our people at this place. They are near the public square, Mr. House and his affable wife are very clever and conversant Mr. Moore, a very versatile talker, who sells hot tamollis, seems to have an eye to business and is makining money. Mr. McCree and wife, have a nice home on Ana St. and are doing nicely. We had the pleasure of a long conversation with Mr. Hubbaad a man who appears to have seen 3 score years and ten, finding him to be well-informed and possessing high ideals, conversant on all important questions and living under the very shadow of his own vine and fig tree. Robt Blue successfully passed the civil service examination for fireman, making 95, and being the 5th elligible to appointment. Jacksonville is a good place to live in, in the new division north of the rail road, there are large garden sites. Mrs. Washington on Dunlap street, is very industrious, making 2 or 3 gardens. The Mallory Brothers. We also visited the famous Malory brothers, whose home is here in Jacksonville. These young men are better known on the stage and in large cities than in Jacksonville. They have traveled over this entire country and many foreign countries. Their reputation as musicians and high class vaudeville is fine. They showed us through their home, which is a small palace, in side—all modern convenienmces, light, gas, heat and water are connected They are real gentlemen. The wives are very pleasing ladies, who had just entertained the ladies club on the lawn. They own considerble property—several lots and houses in the So. end, just bought a lot in the west end where property is highest, and they own every lot in the block where they live save one. Staff Correspondent. Woman's Club Notes. The Philanthropic Section met at the L. O. F. Home on Monday afternoon. The Section was well attended and donations were received amounting to $3.00 for which the matron thanks all. These showers have been very helpful toward aiding the Home. The Section arranged to have a moonlight fete on June 20, at Mrs. Venie Warren's residence. The Club will tender Mrs. Faulkner a reception at the L. O. F. Home on Monday, June 4th, hours, 3 to 5 p.m. All Club members remember the date. Press reporters are cordially invited to attend reception.—Club Reporter MOTTO: "It is no benefit to have given me something, but it is a benefit to have enabled me to obtain something for myself."—Emerson. THE FORUM. ieee A wegkly magazine paper devoted fo this Thtereate of the whole peuple. fel "5 Ss tc cs > le tate Entered as second-class matter, Feb- @uary 24, 1904, at the postoffice at 8pringfield, Ill., under the Act of Oongress of March 3, 1879. ROGERS & BARBOUR =~ - - — Proprietors One Year .....0.ceccssecceceeeee 981.50 One Month .........ceseeeeeeeeee + BC BORON i secsesievevearcegenes cacs08 OFFICE: 305 1-2 S, Sixth St. Phone Malu $98 ie THE FORUM'S STAFF. B. L. Rogers, Editor and Manager. Will H. arbour, Associate Editor 1 and Secretary. ae em Fieri neertentaz jompson Bros., - Hranch Orfice. Geman The Printer <a>” 305; So. 6th SL EDITORIAL . —————————————— Saturday, Juie 2, 1906 Negroes May in Large Numbers Desert the Republican Party in 1908 and Before. We are not aiming to create a Sensation, but we can see through the future a little and sometimes interpret the handwriting on the wall. The Negroes feel that the Re publican party has been very derelect in the past year or so and have not done things which they promised, and have allowed things to be done, which upon prima facie observation, is eon- trary to the statutes and contrary to the constitution of the United States. They hold that, if ‘Till- man, Carmack, McEnry, Varda man or any one else, violates the constitution and the Republicans acquiesce in the same, they too, are ccnspirers against equal rights and justice. The whole session of Congress has been spent in rate regulation and acrimonious. oolliloquises be twen menof high office, Com mercial rights have over-riden human rights and the very throne of the nation has dared tocalla halt. The reductirn of southern representation was pro- mised, but they evaded the issue; J. B. Foraker introduced a very common-sense bill in the ‘senate, homologous with the well reno- vated rate bill—a bill simply ask ing tiat Negroes who pay first- class fares, be given first class ac commodation, the republicans de- feated this bill, Fxplanation t» the victims is uow iu order. The Bee Vs. The Hornet. The Frederick, Marylany, Hornet attacks the Wasuington, D. C., Bee for being tuo vituper- ative to the Negro race. And in reply the B:e vo.ces our senti- ments in saying that a ‘‘spade should be called a spade," etc., yet we are opposed to filiing the space with the sins of the race, The sinner or wrong dovr should be admonished, told of the dis- ease of which he is afflicted and prescribe the probable cure. The Bee is correct tov, when it avers that Negro pimps and rounders, gamblers and cut-throats desire THE FORUM toand do take prostitute women to our swell entertainments and ignore the ladies and respectable pple The Boe also spoke a pertinent truth when itsays the Negro does not like to discrimi. nate in society, church, etc. We hope this will be a warning, -very Negro thug aims to bob up at the finest Negro social or church gathering, and, we must admit right here, though. that the better class of Negroes are to be blamed for allowing them to. Negrves are too afraid of hurting feelings, Our constant cry to our pople for several decades yet, is lear. manners, common sense and | be decent. Mitchell Draws Color Line. Mr. Mitchell, the erstwhile presumed clever druggist at 5th and Monroe streets, so we are authoratively informed, has stooped beneath the dignity of the once popular firm of Clark. son & Mitchell, and charges the colored people double price for soft drinks, Wed u’t now the cause for his actions, We do not believe our people have acted disreputable at his place. We shal: not say but this: Go to other places for your medicines, fur yourcar waiting, for sodas and when you go to those places act like people, and quit so much noise. The entire barrel of ap- ples is ruined by your being rot- ten. Ifthe white people luse trade by your conduct, they are forced to harm us all, or at least they do. We do not say Mr, Mitchell has been forced for we do uot know. But, there is Mr Dodds, Mr. Clarkson, one of the finest men of the city, has just opened on Sixth street, Baumann Bros., at 7th and Washington, no finer men nor more courteous, can be found in the state, and Stuarts on N. 5th street, to these we recommend you, without res- e:vation, that is, we mean decent people, If Mitchell or anyone | else is offended at the actions of some Negro thugs, we do not blame him or them, but we don’t want to @ or: ned with the a ihal- lowed biood of the slums of our race, who ought to be barred for their bad conduct, per se, ip so Sacto. No lie is efficacious permanent. y. The corterie of dudes and loaf- ers on E Washington street, is a daily abomination to society ard aud the progress of our city. They are pirates and h'ghway robbers of the virtue of their very sisters and mothers. We hope the police will g.ve ear to the cry of the people, Every person who proposes to a girl, when the test proves her to bo, ‘‘a lady, a whole lady, and nothing but a lady,” should ever swear these words-: ‘With us it must and shall ever [be, Through this stormy and tem- [pestuous sea: “Liberty and union, now and for- [ever. One and inseparable.” COOK WITH | GAS. If you’re in doubt let us ‘= lead trump to you? eo ES EET The meenee af : a Bal)/ ‘“‘Imperial’’ ey 4 iv is always the proper hat-- ite XK never alike two seasons oh Loh: pl ‘ . , + gp MALT. together--exceptin price ¥/ ---$3.00. ; 529 North Side Square For Fine Gommercial Work Ghe HAMANN ‘i 305 SOUTH SIXTH ST. Telephone Main 998 Is now the Le Paper in the ( THE FORUM Is now the Leading Colored Paper inthe City ddd a Has the largest and best circulation. \¢ Goes among influential people. Read by Both Races . Has good Writers. ae Village Road House. FINE BUFFET end RESTAUR- ANT in CONNECTION. POOL and BILLIARDS. Dance Every Wednes day ani Saturday. 2205 East Kansas Street, | S. J, Morton, Prop. The U. B. F. And S. M. T.'s Hon. W. T. Scott, in delivering the historical sketch of the order of U. B. F. and S. M. T., before Fred Douglas Lodge, St. Mary's and Home Sweet Home Temple, at their annual sermon at New Hope church, May 27, 1906, said in part: "Most Worthy Grand Master, Worthy Princesses, Members, Ladies and Gentlemen: "I assure you that it affords me no small degree of pleasure to appear before you on this important occasion, and entertain you for a short time and give you a sketch of the history and symbolic teachings of our beautiful order. "The order of U. B. F. and S. M. T. was instituted August 1, 1861, in Louisville, Ky., by the following progressive and intelligent colored men: Marshall W. Taylor, William N. Hazelton, Chas, B. Morgan, W. H. Lawson, W. T. Lewis and others. With that combination the organization was effected, known as the U. B. F. and Sisters of the Mysterious Ten, whose object was to advance benevolence, create a system of harmony and friendship. Not the empty title of friend, but friends in need and friends indeed. To alleviate the sufferings of the distressed, care for the widows and orphans, visit the sick, bury the dead and protect the sisters of the Mysterious Ten. Our whole object is to make its members better men and women. To inculcate charity and brotherly love toward himself, his family, his sisters, his country and his God. "Our order is no political association. We are taught as united Brothers of Friendship and Sisters of the Mysterious Ten to be subservient to the powers that be, and obey strictly the laws; yet we give no political pledges; we are bound by our obligations to perform all the duties which can be required of a good citizen, and a violation of any of those laws, if proven against a member of our fraternity, will subject him to immediate expulsion from our Society. It demands no obligation which would, in the slightest degree, violate a man's duty to his God, his country, his neighbor or his family. It exacts no perilous vows which would implicate his fealty to his spiritual persuasions, for it comprehends and embraces men of every creed, sect and religious denomination. It repudiates infidelity. "The growth of our order is wonderful. From a small band in 1861 to a membership of 250,000 today, in good standing. And allow me to say that the Sisters of the Mysterious Ten is the largest colored female society on the face of the globe, and stands second to none in intelligence. EMBLEMS APPLIED. The Triangle. The triangle represents the principal virtues of our order, namely, justice, mercy and truth. It also implies unity, love and friendship. "United we stand, divided we fall." The African Eagle. The eagle is an emblem in this order and represents a watchful eye. And every member represents the eye of an eagle. I imagine I see him now, coming from the low valleys and ascending to the highest pinnaele where he has opportunity to inspect the craft and see that there are no intrusions or invasions to disturb the peace and harmony of the order, except that noble contention and emulation of who can best work and best agree. You will find the Fred Douglas Lodge, St. Mary's and Home Sweet Home Temple carrying out that example. Justice. We behold justice with her scales posing, preparing to deal justly with all mankind, but more particularly with that of a brother or sister. The Sword. In her left hand she holds the sword, which is emblematic of her high power that justice will be demanded for all members of the order of U. B. F. and S. M. T. And the valiant and magnanimous knights have promised ever to unshield their swords, only in defense of innocent maidens, worthy and members of the Mysterious Ten roughout the universe THE FORUM On her right, I discover the shield, which is thrown around each and every member that their conduct merits the protection of the order. The Ocean. At the rear is a representation of the ocean, and in the far distance we discover a ship, indicating that in the near future this order will be organized in every country on the globe by men and women, that the same blood will pass through their veins which now passes through ours. Mercy. On the left stands Mercy, with arms extended, showing that she is merciful to all appeal and that their application will receive prompt and due consideration. Truth is represented by the great light, Holy Bible, the guide of civilization, and is the divine attribute of this great and merciful order. The Grave. The last, but not the least, is the grave, which reminds you and I that we must sooner or later drink of the bitter cup and take our final departure to that grand lodge above, where once borne, no traveler has ever returned. But we have one consolation. In the last moments, when we are racked with pain and misery, we behold our sisters surrounding the dying couch, administering to our wants and making our last hours on earth that of peace, happiness and good will. Sunlight Social Circle. Owing to last Wednesday being Decoration Day, the circle did not meet but as the arrangements were previously made, the public is invited to attend the moonlight picnic to be given at the residence of Mrs. Page next Wednesday night on E. Mason. The future of Springfield is bright—her glories are shining forth like a star of Bethlehem, guiding the people from all points to Springfield. Let us behold that star, and interpret its radiant rays—what is the meaning? Why the meaning is prepare, get ready, buy property, save money—learn some trade. Don't think because you have a job, at a hotel or restaurant, your peace, calling and election is sure; the idea is absurb. Go into business for yourself, this is a commercial age, this an age of the survival of the fittest and every tub must set on its own bottom. Next week will be the gala week for the Ambidexter Institute. The President, officers, faculty, students and friends will make it so by celebrating the fifth anniversary in prayers, songs and orations. A large tent will be provided to accommodate the patrons. From beginning to end the program savors of success. Sunday, June 3, at 3 p. m., Rev. E. B. Rogers, of the Central Baptist church, will preach the baccalaureate sermon, and at 7:30 Rev. G. H. McDaniel, D. D., the founder and president of the Institute, will preach the anniversary sermon. On Monday night, June 4th, at 8 o'clock, the Primary Department, Miss Ida Timberlick, teacher, will render a very interesting program. Tuesday night, June 5th, at 8 o'clock, the Intermediate Department, Mr. B. M. Jones, teacher, will entertain, after which they will give their annual banquet. Wednesday night, June 6th, at 8 o'clock, commencement exercises. Hon. G. W. Murray will deliver an address on this occasion. The Institute Band, under the direction of Mr. H. Sallie, will furnish music. It is our duty as lovers of our race to visit these exercises. Rev. G. H. McDaniel, D. D., deserves much credit for starting so worthy an institution. Lend this occasion your presence and make this anniversary a notable event. The Shield. The Ocean. Mercy. Truth. The Grave. Springfield's Futurity. AMBIDEXTER INSTITUTE "The Nation Indianapolis The Voice of the The Colored America New York City and other great li ablest write Thompson 806 East Wa R THE P PUBLISH Largest County. Price three months. in per month. 15 cents Office: 305 1-2 TELEPHONE MAIN WRITE ALL MAT "THE NATIONAL DOMESTIC," Indianapolis, Indiana. The Voice of the Negro, Atlanta, Georgia. The Colored American Magazine, New York City, New York. and other great literary works by our ablest writers, for sale at Thompson Bros., 803 East Washington treet READ THE FORUM PUBLISHED WEEKLY Largest Colored Circulation in the county. Price: per annum. $150; 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. Roy M. Seeley 523 $ \frac{1}{2} $ North Side Square --- 35½ S. 6th treet. Both Phones1503 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 llazy Do You Want A Handsome Picture? Of the Photos of 11 prominent coloured people to hang in your house? Size: 2x23 inches Price: Agents wanted, Call or write, E L. ROGERS, 354 So 6th street; Lawrence Brandon Proprietor East End Sample Rooms 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 --- argain Sale. W RATES 1 CENT IS ALL IT WILL COST YOU 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. DO NOT BUY A BICYCLE from anyone. 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, D. C. CAMPBELL, Passenger Agent, Chicago & Alton Ry., Springfield, Ill. ..HOTEL WILLIAMS.. 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 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. First-Class Accommodations ...HOT AND COLD BATHS... 11th and Washington Sts., SPRINGFIELD, - ILLINOIS. MEAD CYCLE COMPANY, Dept. "JL" CHICAGO, ILL. 120 E. S. Square, SPRINGFIELD, ILL. THE FORUM CHAS. A. PFEIFFER, Managing Partner. $8.50 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. $4.80 NAILS, TACKS OR GLASS WON'T LET OUT THE AIR HEDGE THORN RECORD PUNCTURE TURF CO. PROOF CHICAGO SELF HEALING MISSAY (CASH WITH ORDER $4.55) NO MORE TROUBLE FROM PUNCTURES. Result of 15 years experience in tire making. No danger from THORNS, CACTUS, PINS, NAILS, TACKS or GLASS. Serious punctures, like intentional knife cuts, can be vulcanized like any other tire. ```markdown ``` 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. 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 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. THE PEERLESS BOARDING HOUSE. Everything neat and clean Try Our Meals 25 Cents. Ice Cream to-morrow. ENOS COOPER, Proprietor. Tomorrow, June 3, at 2:30 p. m. the Order of the Eastern Star will hold their annual sermon at Masonic hall, Rev. Price officiating. The public is invited to attend. 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 Stop 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. THE FORUM For Sale. 6-room house near Washington Park. Small payment down balance—$15 a month. Address inquiry to Real Estate Agent, care Editor of THE FORUM. W. D. CHAMBERLAIN, Proprietors, H. W. AVERITT. Springfield Canvas Goods Co. Springfield TENTS, AWNINGS and Anything Made of Canvas. Camp Outfits and Tents of All Sizes for Rent. :: OFFICE 121, N. Sixth St. SPRINGFIELD, ILL. TRATES MONTANA, UTAH, COLORADO, IDAHO, WASHINGTON, OREGON BRITISH COLUMBIA, ARIZONA, NEVADA, NEW MEXICO, TEXAS, MEXICO AND February 1 to April 7, and Sept. 1 to Oct. 31, 1906 For complete particulars call upon address D. G. CAMPBELL, Ticket Agent, Chicago & Alton Railway, SPRINGFIELD, ILL. YOU ALL KNOW You know the corner. Eighteenth and Brown Streets Everybody should know we give a 5 per cent rebate on all cash purchases. A fair comparison of quality and prices is all we ask Ask For Premium List JOHN L. JONES FURNITURE CO. Furniture, Carpets, Stoves. And all kinds of house furnishing goods. We credit everybody. Will waiton you when sick or out of employment. Open nights until 8:30. TheForum for sale at Jacksonville, at 225 North Main Street. All Work promptly and neatly Done. T. Bailey of Normal, was the guest of his parents last Sunday. Mrs. Lida Tinsley of Bloomington, was the guest of friends in the city last Sunday. Miss Essie Gorum left for Atlanta. Tuesday afternoon to visit relatives. RICHARD EMORY Dealer In—Coal, Wood and Ice. Express and delivery Co. 914 N. 22nd. st, st. Louis, Mo. A Musical Recital —A Rare Treat. There will be a Grand Musical Recital and Floral Reception given at St. Paul's A. M. E. church, June 27th under the auspices of Mrs. Abner Naylor for the benefit of the church. The chief attraction of the evening will be the singing of Miss Gertrude Jones, one of Chicago's noted singers. Miss Jones has kindly consented to sing for us before leaving for Europe. She will be assisted by a few of Springfield's best talent. Remember the date, June 27th. Come one, come all and see the beautiful flowers and hear the sweet singing of one of our most noted singers. Admission 25c. A Delightful Outing. Last Thursday the St. Paul sewing circle a entertained at the exquisite farm home of Mr. and Mrs. O'Banion, east of the city. About two hours were spent socially after which the transaction of undeferable business was expeditiously gone through with. After observing the beauty of the immediate vicinity, we were asked to parnake of a dinner? No; a feast. Why feast? Because at a dinner you have certain things and at a feast you have everything. This is the best I can do in describing the menu. At a very late hour the women departed for home. About fifty all told, were in attendance there being about ten visitors. CITY STEAM BAKERY. ::: C. HARTMANN, Proprietor. Both Telephones 822. 822 East Adams Street, PRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS. CONTINENT (ICON) COLORED FRATERNAL BENE Fraternal benefit Order which furnishes at actual cost, Life CONTINENTAL (ICORPO LORED FRATERNAL BENEFIT which furnishes at actual cost, Life, Ac EASY P s For further pa Sufficient Classical at ever before Springfield S BIANNUAL LEE. CONTINENTAL LEGION COLORED FRATERNAL BENEFICIARY ORDER OF AMERICA 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 THE FORUM'S BIANNUAL JUBILEE. Will mark the Era of a New "Social ingfield." Will take place at 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. of the ablest talent. The there will be two or three able There will be grand opera singers. 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. 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. e given to St. Louis, Decatur, points within a radius of 120 friends. nously rendered. d March will open the dance continuing until 1:00 a. m. n at 8:15 p. m. sharp. 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. The Program will open at 8:15 p. m. sharp. Admission, ingle 11c. Per Couple 50c. 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. World Health Organization ```markdown ``` CHAS. W. COLLEY, Supreme President, 506 W. Center St., Danville, Ill. and Women Deputies Wanted Everywhere. Wilson's New Place Staple and Fancy Groceries and Regular Meals and Short Orders Homemade Pies—Candies Fine Cigars Morris Wilson, Proprietor. or. 11t and Madison Annual Sermon of H. H. of Ruth Number 190. The annual sermon of the H. H. of Ruth will take place at St. Paul's A. M. E. church, Sunday, June 10th at 3:30 p. m.. Rev. Price. pastor of the church, officiating. Mrs. Irene Andrews Camp, Most Noble Governor of Illinois and Wisconsin, will be present and deliver an address. THE FORUM OVER $300,000 INSURANCE IN FORCE. NENTAL (ICORPORATED.) TERNAL BENEFICIARY ORDER The actual cost, Life, Accident and Old Age D EASY PAYMETS. For further particulars address, C. Classical before eld ANNUAL SELL WASHING st talent. The two or three able be grand opera ... CAPITAL GLE Louis, Decatur, a radius of 120 red. open the dance til 1:00 a. m. sharp. 7 I as The Visit Bretz's Meat Market and Grocery 1st and Washington strets. Both Phones375. in M 6SS 3a PROGRAM. AL LEGION ED.) BRIERY ORDER OF AMERICA and Old Age Disability Benefits to both men and women. ETS. ars address, C. WICKLIFFE SMITH, Supreme Organizer, 201 East Main Street, Danville, Illinois MAPLE CITY IT HAS NO SELL TRADE MARK REGISTERED WHITE BAR EQUAL IN THE WORLD WASHING SOAP best is always the cheapest. We claim the best. Try self. CAPITOL LAUNDRY GEO. BOLLMAN the hustler for business. quality! Quality!! Quali our watch-word. 7 East Washington Street Both Phones 207. The Culture Club. At Masonic Hall Programme: unday June 3 1906. Opening...the choir...cripture Re prayer...chaplain...inging anthe.n... C. C. Oiano solo...Mrs. Ella N Voice...Miss Allene Address Club's progress...Mrs. Julia D Voice...Miss Nancy H Lecture Monrovia, Liberia, W. C. A., Mrs. G. DeBaptiste Fau Collection. Voice...Mrs. Venie Warren. president of Woman's ministers, ladies and visiting friends. are cordially invited'J and hear this superb lady of renown reputation and ability. Ms. R. Thompson, President. Miss Josie Snow Secret MAPLE CITY IT WAS NO SELF EQUAL IN THE WORLD WHITE BAR WASHING SOAP TRADE MARK REGISTERED. MONMOUTH ILLINOIS The best is always the cheapest. We claim the best. Try for yourself. the hustler for business. Quality! Quality!! Quality!!! our watch-word. 7 East Washington Street Both Phones 207. unday June 3 1906. Opening...the choir...cripture Reading Prayer...chaplain...inging choir Anthean...Choir. 3 ...C. C. Choir 4 piano solo...Mrs. Ella Nay or 5 Voice,...Miss Allene Bailor 6 Address Club's progress, Mrs. Julia Duncan 7 Voice...Miss Nancy Brown 8 Lecture Monrovia, Liberia, W. C. A., Mrs. G. DeBaptiste Faulkner 9 Collection. IO Voice, Mrs. Venie Warren president of Woman's Club All ministers, ladies and visiting friends are cordially invited to attend and hear this superb lady of renown reputation and ability. Vote for W. M. Childers For Sheriff of Sangamon County, L. J. KEMP, Supreme Secretary Hoopesten, Illinois. GION RICA feits to both men and women. SMITH, Supreme Organizer, East Main Street, Danville, Illinois. NAPLE CITY WHITE BAR EQUAL IN THE WORLD WASHING SOAP We claim the best. Try for LAUNDRY... ROLLMAN for business. Quality!! Quality! atch-word. Washington Street phones 207. Culture Club. Pasonic Hall Program: 3 1906. cripture Reading inging choir Choir C. C. Choir Mrs. Ella Nayor Miss Allene Bailor Mrs. Julia Duncan Miss Nancy Brown C. A., Mrs. G. DeBaptiste Faulkner The Warren president of Woman's Club friends are cordially invited so at- renown reputation and ability. Miss Josie Snowden' Secretary. --- What of all These Phenomena? Strange things doth happen during great crises. Not many days ago in the highest legislative forum of these United States, a bill came up which said in substance this: "That nine white persons and three colored persons shall constitute trustees of the schools of the District of Columbia." One Anglo-Saxon, the proud blood of Norman ancestry, from Texas, said that the wording was ambiguous and that 'colored' applied or may be applied to any people not white. So this proud Anglo Saxon stopped the bill and dictated a letter to his stenographer to an Etheopian down in Alabama as to what is the proper race designation or word for the so-called colored race. This Etheopian dictated to his stenographer a letter back to the National Capital and informed him that "Negro" is proper and to use the capital 'N' and only one 'g.' The one is Congressman Sims, the other is Booker T. Washington. Slums and Scallawags Cause The Trouble. While we do not wish to hurt anyone's feelings, we are here in this business to represent the higher and not the lower side of life, and to cry down the thugs and the peace-breaker—we treat all according to how they deport themselves and ask them to do so even unto us. Mr. Stuart, the finest and most aristocratic ice cream dealer in this city, does not draw the color line, and on account of his hospitality and courteousness, most colored people go to Stuart's. Some go in there who have not decency enough to drink beer in a saloon alley An obstreperous young colored miss was in there recently, and not having manners to act as she should, broke some glasses. Mr. Stuart asked her to pay for them, and she insultingly flirted out, according to report, saying that she did it accidently and that she would not pay for them. These are the Negroes who make the trouble, and we desire to inform Mr. Stuart or any one else, that the better class of colored people are opposed to the actions of these characters, and when they don't act right give them their farewell adieu. This little fast girl should be given the 'stay away.' Down With The Immoral "Leaders." Stop calling Negroes, "our leading men," who are living and illegally co-habitating and are ignorant, vicious and void of reason. The greatest drawback we have to day is immorality Negroes will go to church on Sunday and drag some girl to degradation that very night or try to. Some think if the girl is white it makes no difference. If you want your family to be pure, you must not impure the family of othere, for we are one homogeneous race, varied only in colors and habits. THE FORUM The confirmation of Prof. Vernon as register of the United States Treasury, puts a quietus on the howl of the pessimist and causes him to look again for something to write about "What private griefs they had, we know not," anyway, unless they are innate pessimists, "born in sin shaped in iniquity." Colored people are regular conundrums; some will say, "dey aint nuthin in dat ole papur," yet he steals around to see 'whut dat ole papur is sayin' dis time.' All of these things though, is the effect from the same old cause—ignorance. The colored people are yet a very futile race. An Inevitable War of the Near or Remote Future. Hark! ye sable sons of husky hue I hear the trampping troops, don't you? They're marching down Afric's sandy hills, Forward, forward, I hear the bugle sound, March, march on they come down Against Great Britian's clue. Hear the ring and the clashing of arms. Shoulder arms, carry arms, I heard the charge, Listen, ye mighty sons of Ham, don't you? Courage! courage!! O my heathen race This land of yours, let not England efface. But march forth like your sire, Hannibal, And save your race, for it is written.—E. L. R. "No white man can harm the lowest Negro without the best blood in the white race being aggrieved. No white man aids a Negro Without erabling his race I don't know what your girl is going to, but if she cooks for a white family or a Negro family, you should make her fit for the work. It is no disgrace. Our people are a great people for thinking and talking about the next world. Let us stop investing in coffins and invest in homes Stop living in filthy alleys and build nice comfortaile homes." —Booker T. Washington. Extract from Jefferson City, Mo., speech a few weeks ago. THE PLAiN TRUTH. Pertinent Sayings by young Springfieldian. People who live in glass houses should not throw stones. We as a race, should not talk so much, but do that which is right, talk less about things we know nothing, and by so doing, we will have all we can attend to. Young men, if we are the salt of the earth, let us save our girls, and not drag them to the dogs, and then laugh at their calamity. Young girls, beware of Washington Street loafers, because they are only seeking your down fall. Young men, if you are men of intelligence, you will always be for that which is right. Now let us take our companions NOTICE! N Get copies FORUM, F. history T. 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On to the Keystone. G. EDWARD BAUMANN CHAS. T. BAUMANN Baumann Bros. CHAS. T. BAUHAM Prescription Druggists Deutsche Apotheke Cor. 7th and Washington Sts. Tel. Main 654 115 West Side Square Tel. Main 653 F. REISCH & BRO. City Brewery Their Bottle Beer is Fine Bock's Special Can't be Beat Try it! LODGE NOTICES. Price $4.00 per year. Capital City Lodge, No. I2, K. of P., meets every second and fourth Monday night of each month, in masonic hall, on north eight street. Special meetings made known by k. of S. Hardin Long Chancellor Com. C. Renfro, K. of R and S Elegant unday dinners at the "Peerless." 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. --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 Rev. Derrick is our correspondent and agent at Jacksonville. He will have copies on hand each week also will be glad to secure your subscription. A few copies will be on sale at the furniture store of Mr. House, 225 N. Main street, Jacksonville. The funeral of Mrs. Skinner was held at her late residence, the sermon being preached by Rev. Anderson. The departed leaves many a kind friend behind that knew her to love her while comingling with them. Mrs. Lorenz) Young of Quincy is in the city, the guest of Mrs. John Mosby. Dr. J. H. Magee is in receipt of an invitation to attend the commencement exercises of the Lovejoy high school at the opera house, Mound City, on the 29. Wanted a reliable young man and lady to solicit for a good firm good money. A person in each city is desired. Apply or write to 117 N. 8th St. 6-2-3 Mrs. Irene Andrews Camp one of Chicago's most leading ladies fraternally and socially will arrive in the city next Saturday and will be the guest of Mrs. Susan Davis, 1001 N. 4th street Mrs. Mabel Arbuckle, who has been sick for the last two weeks is able to be out again. The sad intelligence has just reached us of the death of Mrs. Sallie Marr Rose, who died in Chicago. She will be brought to this city for burial. Mrs. Rose is well known in this city as she resided here many years. 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" ine of d Tobacco rick Pool Tables Headquarters n 4th-st. Jackson, Prop. and Local Co. ter Colors, gures, sale. Artist cco les Prop. Mr. A. H. Roberts, state coal weigher, was accidently crushed and bruised on the head and thigh while passing between a wagon at his office last Saturday. He has been carefully seen after by Dr. J. E. Henderson and nursed by Mrs. Mary E. Rollins, his landlady, and has about recovered to the great pleasure of his many friends. Miss Ruth Davis has returned home to spend her summer vacation. She has been teaching school in Missouri. Mrs G. M. DeBaptiste-Faulkner will arrive in the city today. Friends are invited to call and meet her at the home of Mrs. J. C. McClain. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Shelton of Chicago, were visitors in the city last week and were the guest of Mrs. Emma Singleton of N. 2d. Miss Maud Reed of Chicago, was a visitor last Sunday. She and Mr. Walter Hicklin, (also of Chicago,) stood as godmother and godfather at the christening of the little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hicklin. Miss Ann's Bell entertained on last Friday night and every one present passed a pleasant evening. Mrs. Mabel Jones of Alton, is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Jones of E. Carpenter street. Mrs. A. W. Naylor and little daughter, have returned from an extended visit in Ohio. Mrs Rev. T. L. Smith and daughter, havereturned to their home at Quincy after a visit of three weeks in the city. I should also like to thank the people who helped me with the design and the editing of the document. comparison you are to have something to do is right. 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. Frappes. Sundaes or Chicken Dinners? Their sundaes cannot be excelled. If you do not know where we will tell you, why at Thompson & Tucker's 728 East Washington St. Metropolitan Barber Shop 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. 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