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THE FORUM VOL. 3, NO. 22. The reception tendered Mrs. Faulkner on Monday, June 4, at L O. F. Home by the Club was a brilliant affair. The home was beautifully decorated in Club colors, white and yellow, also flowers, palms and ferns adorned the rooms and the gayly dressed crowd brought joy and gladness to the heart of the honored guest More than forty-five ladies were present and a very elaborate luncheon was served. The impromptu program was all one could desire. Mrs. Craddock delivered the following toast: "To be honored by your fellowmen, is an achievement that our natural ambition, in some, crave. But with others it is considered naught because they are composed of the self-sacrificing spirit which only few possess and the laudation of men and women is nothing to them for they expect their reward from the Ruler of the universe. Such a one is our honored guest. Mrs. G. M. DeBaptiste-Faulkner is a woman the Negro race is due to honor for her womanhood, intelligence, piety and Christianity. You are making many sacrifices for the uplifting of fallen humanity. The Springfield Woman's Club, I assure you, appreciates you efforts and wish you eminent success and our prayers shall be with you. Your name will be honored with that that of Mary Church Terrell, Ida Wells-Barnett, Mrs. Booker T. Washington and other eminent women. In behave of the Woman's Club of this city, I bid you a hearty welcome and a pleasant sojourn while in our city. The business meeting will be held at the residence of the president, Mrs. Venie Warren on 15th and Jefferson street, at 2:30 p.m. At this meeting we will elect our delegates to the State Federation which will convene in Danvflle, the third week in July. Do not forget the Lawn Fete by the Philanthropic Section June 20, at the residence of Mrs. Warren. Mrs. Faulkner lectured at the several churches during her stay in the city. Her lectures were pleasing to the hearers and the information of Liberia was highly appreciated by all. She will long be remembered as our honored guest. Mrs. Susan L, Dana, donor of the home, was present at the re "Be ye doers and not sayers only." ception given in honor of Mrs. Faulkner, and gave a very pleasant talk and encouraged us in our efforts in trying to make the Home equal to any other. The Don't Worry Club. The conundrum lunch given at Mrs. Cottman's residence by the Don't Worry Club was a delightful affair. The Club colors, red and yellow decorations, predominating. The one guessing the greatest number of consurdums was awarded the first prize. Mrs. Edward Lee won the fiast prize which was a crimson heart. Mrs. Florville won the second it being a hat of flowers. All departed having spent an enjoyable time. Social Sunlight Circie. In Next We "The Abduction Washington street In Next Week's Forum "The Abduction of young girls by Washington street Rapists." "The August Flection." "Why young Negroes are not efficient." "Why young Negroes are not efficient." light Circle on Wednesday night, was a very enjoyable affair. The home of Mrs. Page on E. Mason street, was beautifully decorated with palms and cut flowers, while Japanese lanterns decorated the lawn and the porch. Everyone present expressed their pleasure in having spent an evening socially. A Great Magazine. In the June number of "The Voice of the Negro" of Atlanta, Ga., every prominent topic before the world is discussed. The editors are posted on all the leading questions of the day, both domestic and foreign. An intering editorial note is "The Muck-Makers." It is a discussion first of Mr. Roosevelt's speech "The Man with the Muck Rake" and Mr. Barber tags the present-day writers of dime novels and other toxic literature as "Muck-Mak- ers." The editorial is interesting and deserves to be reproduced. Annual Sermon H. H. of Ruth. The annual thanksgiving sermon of the Household of Ruth, No.190. will be preached at St. Paul's A. M. E. church Sunday afternoon, June 10th by Rev. T. Price at 3:30 p. m. The district Most Noble Governor of Illinois and Wisconsin will be present and will read a paper on the origin of the order. On the account of the lateness of sermon, the graves of the deceased members will not be decorated until the last Sunday in June. The public is most cordially invited to be present at the service. The musical recital at St. Paul June 27th, promises to be one of the best of the season. ek's Forum n of young girls by t Rapists." Negroes are not Emmet J. Scott Private Secretary to Booker T. Washington Tuskogee Institute. 15C A MONTH Colored People and State Positions. Colored People and State Positions. A careful perusal of the various departments at the State House will show that numerically our people are given fairly good recognition, so far as the state is concerned. There are few who have clerical positions or positions of any trust or responsibility, yet they are positions fairly remunerative. Capt. R. A. Byrd of the Insurance department, has a very responsible position and a clerical one, probably the best occupied by colored people in the building. The place also calls for a man of some ability and integrity, which Prof. Byrd most creditably fills. Otis Duncan probably comes next in the Superintendent of Public Instruction's office. The highest position from a standpoint of letters and real literary work to be done, is filled by Dr. J. H. Magee in the Printer expert's office. A. W. Naylor is also in the Insurance department. Mr Bailey is in the R. R. W. Commissioners' office, A. J. Morgan, John Mosby, Emmet Perkins are in the Governor's office; Frank Wilkins and James Adams are in the Attorney General's department; Mrs. Susan Davis belongs to Secretary Rose's force, and William Burton is in the Game Wardens' department. There are a few others whose names we are not familiar with. So you see our people have a large representation. Just why no one intercedes to get some of our girls in a few of the stenographic positions, we do not understand. Why should there be 40 or 50 white girls and women with state places and not one colored girl? We lay this voluminus pile of sin at the gate of the Negro men who are so avaricious and greedy that we are afraid to advocate for a lady to have a clerical joy for fear they will lose a janitor or messenger place. It's a shame. Our women are barred from teaching, mostly, and the Negro blows in his money and will not open business, you can't get the dudes (some) who draw money from the state to patronize colored businesses, which are the only source whereby our girls get jobs. So it can be seen what a precarious condition we are in. The Negro enterprises do more for the girls than all the fat political jobs, for those fellows, mostly blow their money in saloons, base ball and the railroads. THE FORUM. A weekly magazine paper devoted to the interests of the whole people. Entered as second-class matter, February 24, 1906, at the postoffice at Springfield, Ill., under the Act of Congress of March 3, 1879. ROGERS & BARBOUR . . . Proprietors One Year.....$1.50 One Month.....15c Per Copy.....5c OFFICE: 205 1-2 S. Sixth St. Phone Main 238 THE FORUM'S STAFF. B. L. Bogera, Editor and Manager. Will H. arbour, Associate Editor and Secretary. Thompson Bros., Branch Office. Gemens The Printer 085j Sq. 6th St. EDITORIAL Saturday. June 9, 1906 Senator Arthur Pue Gor man of Maryland, is dead. Now what's the matter with Tillman, Vardaman, et al, that they too, don't go forth to their last resting place, where angels fear to tread. Mr. J. A. Yeatman, who is well and favorably known in this city, to the great delight of his many friends, has been appointed to a clerical position in the post office department of Chicago. A bright young lady acquaintance of ours, who is very technical and philosophical, holds that women are not citizens. But we will state here that, in our opinion they are citizens. We also cite this fair contemporary of ours to a section of Fourteenth Amendment of the Constitution which reads: "All persons, born or naturalized in the United States are citizens of the United and of the State wherein they reside. The coal strike having ended let all return to work, and let us not forget that two months have been lost never to be regained again. The miners have gained points, so says the Register, as has been done by the operator. We hope the miners will see their errors and amend them Strikes pay but little. They accepted the 1903 scale for two years, the miners to pay for the shot firers and inspectors. We hope they will not strike again under no more cause than the last. Burns' Chili Parlor. Diagonally opposite Masonic Hall there is a rendezvous that thrives off of the patronage derived from a certain class of young girls who frequent the place where they repair to meet the libertine, the dressed up nondescript, etc. One day this week we heard one of these gents(?) of easy virtue and liberal habits, call up this chilli resort and ask: "Is 'B' there?" "B" didn't happen to be there but "A" was there and the most idiotic conversation ever listened to was carried on. This chilli parlor is --- THE FORUM outed. Numbers m many in the Baptist desire ey hie house where a cool es and ty dis ken as arge of This e and "bean move. Culture asonic position of that n.—H. old." of last ister's ensive side of an eye sore and should be routed. These young girls are members of the church and not many months ago were baptized in the baptistry of the Central Baptist church. Whenever they desire to seclude themselves, they hie themselves to a tippling house on 15th and Washington where they enjoy the luxuries of a cool beer away from prying eyes and the busy throng of the city districts. But they are mistaken as the residents are on the verge of registering a complaint. This state of affairs is deplorable and as we said above, this "bean joint" should be forced to move. It is a direct insult to the Culture Club which meets at the Masonic Hall and is in direct opposition to the extolling teachings of that most excellent organization.—H. "Cocaine Fiends of Springfield." Under the above head of last Monday's issue, the Register's reporter gives a comprehensive description of the vile side of Springfield and depicts them as creatures most dispicable. He visited the depraved element under an assumed name, and found them as they really are. He declares a 'negro dive' at 9th and Madison, the place at 214 N. 8th and the opium den at 111 N. 7th streets, take the cake. These dope fiends are a menace to the well fare of the city, in that when ever they're under the influence of the drug, they have an idea that the world is aware of their depravity and in consequence are always on the defensive. For the smallest, trivial thing, a dope fiend will take a life. The casual observer can easily pick him out, his sallow complexion, haggard face, his eyes minus that brightness that should stamp him as a man, he has a far away furtive look, he figites about and is always ill at ease, he is thin, wane and dejected, he has no ambition, no memory and is a sorry, pitiful allegorical something that only exists. The reporter seems to be a little bit off when he says: trivial take a r can sallow e. his s that an, he ok, he ill at deject mem- "Shinbone alley" is a narrow alley between Ninth and Eleventh and Madison and Mason streets. Here negroes and whites reside heterogeniously." It appears to us that Negroes reside homogeneously instead of "heterogen(i)ously." as the reporter stated. They are not only not heterogeneous, but they practice social equality, immoral equality and every other equality in perfect tranquility. The Register gave, in part, a good outline of the vice and corruption of this city. But they are homogeneous and not heterogeneous. Mr Register. TH Is n Pap The Memorial Day last week and last Sunday were very solemn and very appropriate. The day is the one the chivalric posterity of our once mighty concourse of soldiers, doth go forth to pay to the dead our gratitude. It's but our duty—no book, no tongue in any language, can tell, the magnitude of the souls of those, who died under the shadow of the smoke of the deadly canons in a war ('61-65) unparalleled in any history for sanguinary casualities. --- --- If you're in doubt let us lead trump to you? The "Imperial" is always the proper hat-- never alike two seasons together--except in price ---$3.00. PETER MYE PETER MYERS & CO For Fine Commercial Work HAMANN The Printer 305 SOUTH SIXTH ST. Telephone Main 998 THE FO Is now the Lead Paper in the Cit THE FORUM Is now the Leading Colored Paper in the City. Has the largest and best circulation. Goes among influential people. Read by Both Races Has good Writers. COOK WITH GAS. 529 North Side Square --- Pablo Picasso YERS & CO Village Road House. FINE BUFFET and RESTAURANT in CONNECTION. POOL and BILLIARDS. Dance Every Wednesday day and Saturday. 2205 East Kansas Street. S. J. MORTON, PROP. ORUM FOR THE NORTH RAILWAY TIME TABLES. WABASH Depot Tenth, between Washington and Jefferson streets. Going East. Arrive. Depart. *Buffalo Fast Mall... 2:15 am 2:16 am *Chicago Express Starts 7:30 am *Continental Limited 8:45 am 9:50 am *Lafayette Accom Starts 1:40 pm *Decatur Accom 4:30 pm 5:15 pm *New York Express. 10:00 pm 10:05 pm Going West. Arrive. Depart. *Kansas City Express. 5:50 am 5:55 am *Clayton Accom 8:41 am 8:44 am *Springfield Accom 11:35 am Stops *Kansas City-Denver Lim.12:30 pm 12:35 pm *Continental Limited 5:45 pm 5:50 pm *Chicago-Springfield Exp. 9:10 pm Stops *Daily. Daily except Sunday. ILLINOIS CENTRAL RAILWAY. Taking effect Sunday, December 4 Northbound. Arrive. Depart. *Diamond Special 12:35 am 12:40 am Midnight Limited 2:42 am 2:45 am aChicago Express 7:05 am Northern Ill. Express. 11:25 am 11:30 am *Daylight Special 2:45 pm 2:48 pm *St. Louis & Sp'fid Accom. 8:45 pm Stops Southbound. Arrive. Depart. *Diamond Special 3:50 am 3:55 am *Midnight Limited 4:45 am 4:50 am *St. Louis & Sp'fid Accom. Starts 7:00 am *Daylight Special 5:05 pm 5:10 pm *St. Louis Express. 5:30 pm 5:35 pm aChicago Mall. 10:25 am Stops *Daily. aDaily except Sunday. B. & O. S. W. RAILWAY Eastbound Trains. Arrive. Depart. aRoyal Blue Limited..... 7:30 am 7:30 am *Wash. & New York Lim.. Starts 8:00 pm *Beardstown & Pana Ac..... 3:25 pm 3:25 pm bSunday Passenger ..... 8:00 pm 8:00 pm Westbound Trains. aRoyal Blue Limited..... 7:25 pm 7:25 pm *Wash. & New York Lim.. 8:30 am Stops aPana & Beardstown Ac.....10:30 am 10:30 am Sunday only ..... 8:50 am 8:50 am *Daily. aDaily, except Sunday. bSunday. C., P. & ST. L. RAILWAY. To and from Peoria. Arrive. Depart. Daily Express . 3:10 pm 12:10 pm Daily Mail . 11:00 am 3:40 pm Daily Mail . 6:55 pm 7:35 am To and from St. Louis. Arrive. Depart. Daily Express . 12:10 pm 8:10 pm Daily ex. Sunday, Accom. 9:20 pm 6:30 am GREAT CENTRAL. Trains arrive and depart from Chicago & Alton depot as follows: Westbound. Arrive. aNo. 32. Indianapolis Mail & Exp. 2:00 pm *No. 34. Cincinnati Exp sleeper. 6:30 am aNo. 42. Sidell & Decatur Accom. 10:50 am Eastbound. Depart. aNo. 33. Indianapolis Mail & Exp. 9:45 am *No. 35. Cincinnati Exp. sleeper. 9:30 am aNo. 42. Decatur & Sidell Accom. 3:30 am Nos. 34 and 35 carry sleeping car between Springfield. Indianapolis and Cincinnati. *Daily. aDaily amount *Daily. aDaily except Sunday. Prices For Political Announcements State and National Offices.....$ 10.00 County Offices..... 5.00 Mayor of Springfield..... 5.00 Regular write-ups, 10c per line. Ten line notice, one time, with announcement, free. THE FORUM Political Announcements. I hereby announce myself a candidate for the office of County Superintendent of Schools of Sangamon County, subject to the decision of the Republican primaries. Edgar C. Pruitt. FOR State SENATOR I hereby announce myself a candidate for the Republican nomination for state senator from this district. If nominated and elected, I shall vote for the Republican candidate for United States senator receiving the highest number of votes in this senatorial district. LOGAN HAY We are authorized to announce the candidacy of Wm. Childers for sheriff of Sangamon county subject to the decision of the Repubican primaries, August 4. I hereby announce myself a candidate for the republican nomination for the office of sheriff of Sangamon county, Ill. subject to the decision of the republican primaries August 4, 1906. I hereby announce myself a candidate for clerk of the Probate Court subject to the decision of the republican primaries, u u t 4, 1906. John D. Constant. Elmer L. Rogers is a candidate for probate clerk on the Republican ticket, primaries August 4. 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 $ _{2} $ South 6th St TIME CARD ILLINOIS TRACTION SYSTEM EAST BOUND. A. M. †5:00 6:00 7:00 *8:00 *10:00 *10:00 11:00 *12:00 ..... P. M. 1:00 *2:00 3:00 *4:00 *6:00 6:00 7:00 9:00 11:00 12:00 ..... SOUTH BOUND. A. M. †5:00 6:00 7:00 8:00 9:00 11:00 P. M. 1:00 2:00 3:00 4:00 5:00 6:00 7:00 9:00 11:00 BOUND TRIP TICKETS sold on the cars by conductors to all points, at 1½ per mile. $10 FARE BOOKS, sold at ticket off- ices for $7.50, good for individuals, limit one year, good for families, limit six months. COMMUTATION BOOKS of 52 rides sold at ticket offices at 1£ per mile. NO DUST DIRT SMOKE CLINDER ..HOTEL WIN First-Class Accom ...HOT AND COLLE 11th and Washin 3PRINGFIELD, The "Alton's" Bank SPECIAL LOW Every Tuesday during M For ONE-WAY Tickets to ce MINNESOTA. NORTH DAKOTA, MANITOBA, ALBERTA, SAS and ONTARIO. For rates, time schedules, and f call on or address D. G. CAMPB Passenger Agent, Chicago & Alton 11th and Washington Sts., 3PRINGFIELD, - ILLINOIS. 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. Passenger Agent, Chicago & Alton Ry., Springfield, Ill. 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, at any price, 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 patterners and latest models, and learn of our remarkable LOW PRICES and wonderful new offers made possible by selling from factory direct to rider with no middlemen's profits. WE SHIP ON APPROVAL without a cent deposit, Pay the Freight and allow 10 Days Free Trial and make other liberal terms which no other house in the world will do. You will learn everything and get much valuable information by simply writing us a postal. We need a Rider Agent in every town and can offer an opportunity to make money to suitable young men who apply at once. making. No danger from THORNS, CACTUS, PINS, NAILS, TACKS or GLASS. Serious punctures, like intentional knife cuts, can be vulcanized like any other tire. Two Hundred Thousand pairs now in actual use. Over Seventy-five Thousand pairs sold last year. DESCRIPTION: Made in all sizes. It is lively and easy with a special quality of rubber, which never becomes porous without allowing the air to escape. We have hundreds of of that their tires have only been pumped up once or twice in an ordinary tire, the puncture resisting qualities being given prepared fabric on the tread. That "Holding Back" sensation or soft roads is overcome by the patent "Basket Weave" squeezed out between the tire and the road thus overcoming tires is $.50 per pair, but for advertising purposes we are made of only $.80 per pair. All orders shipped same day letter is You do not pay a cent until you have examined and found We will allow a cash discount of 5 per cent (thereby make FULL CASH WITH ORDER and enclose this advertised brass hand pump and two Sampson metal puncture puncture closers to be used in case of intentional knife cuts 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 will ride easier, run far finer than any tire you have ever used or seen at any price. 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 upon 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 $5.50 per pair, but for advertising purposes we are making a special factory price to the rider of only $4.80 per pair. All orders shipped same day letter is received. We ship C.O.D. on approval. You do not pay a cent until you have examined and found them strictly as represented. We will allow a cash discount of 5 per cent (thereby making the price $4.55 per pair) if you send FULL CASH WITH ORDER and enclose this advertisement. We will also send one nickel plated brass hand pump and two Sampson metal puncture closers on full paid orders (these metal puncture closers to be used in case of intentional knife cuts or heavy gashes). Tires to be returned at OUR expense if for any reason they are not satisfactory on examination. We are perfectly reliable and money sent to us is as safe as in a bank. Ask your Postmaster, Banker, Express or Freight Agent or the Editor of this paper about us. If you order a pair of these tires, you will find that they will ride easier, run faster, wear better, last longer and look finer than any tire you have ever used or seen at any price. We know that you will be so well pleased that when you want a bicycle you will give us your order. We want you to send us a small trial order at once, hence this remarkable tire offer. COASTER-BRAKES, built-up-wheels, saddles, pedals, parts and repairs, and everything in the bicycle line are sold by us at half the usual prices charged by dealers and repair men. Write for our big SUNDRY catalogue. DO NOT WAIT but write us a postal today. DO NOT THINK OF BUYING a bicycle or a pair of tires from anyone until you know the new and wonderful offers we are making. It only costs a postal to learn everything. Write it NOW. Dr. J. H. Magee is in receipt of an invitation to attend the commencement exercises of Lovejoy high school at the opera house in mound City, Ill. Henry Lindsay, Rosa Thompson, Raso Lindsay and Lillian Hall are the graduates. $8.50 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 tise Mrs. Dent, accompanied by her son were the guest of their cousin, Mrs. Fairfax, in St. Louis last Sunday. They were the guest of Mrs. Doisah Smith their daughter and sister, respectively whom they found much better. WILLIAMS.. accommodations GOLD BATHS... washington Sts., O, - ILLINOIS. ' Bargain Sale. LOW RATES spring March and April sets to certain points in DAKOTA, SOUTH DAKOTA, DETA, SASKATCHEWAN TARIO. es, and further information, or address, AMPBELL, & Alton Ry., Springfield, ill. 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 manufacturer or dealer in the world. BUY A BICYCLE from anyone, at any price, until you have received our complete Free Cata- describing every kind of high-grade and low-grade latest models, and learn of our remarkable LOW new offers made possible by selling from factory middlemen's profits. VAL without a cent deposit, Pay the Freight and trial and make other liberal terms which no other io. You will learn everything and get much valu- ply writing us a postal. agent in every town and can offer an opportunity for young men who apply at once. E-PROOF TIRES ONLY $4.80 PER PAIR HODGESTHORN RECORD BUILDING PROOF MATERIAL TIRE CO. EMCAGEO MADE IN USA ```markdown ``` Notice the thick rubber tread "A" and puncture strips "B" and "D," also rlm strip "H" to prevent rlm cutting. This tire will outlast any other make—SOFT, ELASTIC and EASY RIDING. lively 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 dies being given by several layers of thin, specially stick' sensation commonly felt when riding on asphalt yet Weave' tread which prevents all air from being overcoming all suction. The regular price of these dies we are making a special factory price to the rider 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 THE PEERLESS BOARDING HOUSE. Everything neat and clean Try Our Meals 25 Cents. Ice Cream to-morrow. ENOS COOPER, Proprietor. Smoke the 3 point. 5ct Cigar. Miss Gertrude Jones, Cleveland, Ohio, a singer, will appear at St. Paul, June 27. Don't miss it. 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 INST. 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. Sb scribe for the FORUM. See Davis and Terrell, extravagaza extraordinary, at Masonic hall, June 28. 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 ts. Canvas TENTS, and Anything Canvas Goods Co. TENTS, AWNINGS and Anything Made of Canvas. Camp Outfits and Tents of All Sizes for Rent. :: OFFICE 121, N. Sixth St. SPRINGFIELD, ILL. IST RA TRATES COLONIST RATES. ONCE AGAIN THE Chicago & Alton announces their tempting Ticket Bargains TO POINTS IN MONTANA, UTAH, COLORADO, IDAHO, WASHINGTON, OREGON BRITISH COLUMBIA, ARIZONA, NEVADA, NEW MEXICO, TEXAS, MEXICO AND CALIFORNIA LESS THAN HALF OF REGULAR RATES February 1 to April 7, and Sept. 1 to Oct. 31, 1906 For complete particulars call upon address D. C. 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 wait on you when sick or out of employment. Open nights until 8:30. TheForum for sale at Jacksonville, at 225 North Main Street. 117 N. 8th Street. When you want a copy of the Forum, The Freeman or the Negro magazines, drop in at The Keystone, 121 So. 4th St. NEW HOPE NOTES. Sunday at 11 a.m. preaching, by D. J. D. U derwood. At 8 p.m. preaching, by the pastor, sub. "Qualification and duty of d acons." 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. 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 Try Our 'Mothers Bread' CITY STEAM BAKERY. ::: C. HARTMANN, Proprietor. Both Telephones 822. 822 East Adams Street, PRINGFIELD, - ILLINOIS. The Don't Worry Club. The don't worry Club was entained last Wednesday at 207 So. 14th, by Mrs. Nancy Florville, in a very superb manner. Delicious cooling refreshments were served: ice cream, coke, fruit' and cool drinks. The club was the recipient of a letter from the National Protective League of Boston, wishing them to affiliate. Elegant Sunday dinners at the eerless." 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 pinnacle 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 sisters and members of the Mysterious Ten throughout 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. Has a Person Right to Kill Himself- Or Will a Person Necessarily be Lost for Killing Himself? In writing this article first in the negative, we desire first to except the Biblical declaration and accept the Biblical aversion, "A man's his own free moral agent." We exclude the commandment, thou shall not commit suicide, because it is not necessarily implied that if you do you shall not enter the kingdom of heaven. Neither are any of the commandments, because the holy writ declares. "If any man sins he has a propitiator;" and furthermore, if merely sinning barred a man, there would be no need for forgiveness—whereas the holy writ says: "Ask for forgiveness seventy times seventy or 4900 times. Well so much for this logic, let us proceed. Suppose a man wss striving to live a christian and he saw the environments so strong, life was burdensome and he would be forced to degradation, upon these circumstances he kills himself; all before he had lived a constant and consistent christian—do you think he would be lost? No. Not according to the "terms of the gospel." and reason. The life hereafter should not worry the people so. Just so a man lives just so he will live hereafter. A man has a right to avoid punishment in this world by killing the body and alleviating or saving the soul as he does to shun the so-called hell-fire, don't you think? All parties desiring to sell tickets for the Forum's Bi-annual entertainment will see Miss Etta Davis, for same. The prizs are as follows: 1. young lady selling highest number over 15, gold bracelet highest ov r 10, g. ring Young man selling highest over 20, gold watch, next highest, over 15. silk umbrella. See Miss Davis for particulars. There a band concert by the Odd Fellows' Band at D. Douglass's residence, 648 W. Calhoun The Shield. Mercy. Truth. A Prize Offer. "The National Indianapolis The Voice of the The Colored American New York City and other great little ablest writer Thompson 806 East Washington THE F PUBLISHING Largest Colony. Price three months, in per month. 15 cents Office: 305 1-2 TELEPHONE MAIN S WRITE ALL MATTER "The National Domestic," Indianapolis, Indiana. The Voice of the Negro, Atlanta, Georgia. The Colored American Magazine, New York City, New York. and other great literary works by our ablest writers, for sale at Thompson Bros., 806 East Washington treet READ THE FORUM PUBLISHED WEEKLY Largest Colored Circulation in 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 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 35½ S. 6th treet. Roy M. Seeley Attorney at Law. 5231 North Side Square Both Phones1503. Dr. J E Henderson Office: 107% 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 llsav 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, 35½ So 6th street; Lawrence Brandon. Proprietor East End Sample Rooms THE FORUM CHAS, Ww, COLLEY, Supreme President, L. J. KEMP, Supreme Secretary 506 W. Center St., Danville, Il. Hoopesten, Illinois. OVER #8300,000 INSURANCE IN FORCE. (ICORPORATED.) COLORED FRATERNAL BENEFICIARY ORDER OF AMERICA Fraternal benefit Order which furnishes at actual cost, Life, Accident and Old Age Disability Benefits to both men and women. ea che ae ae Negro Men and Women Deputies For further particulars address, C. WICKLIFFE SMITH, Supreme Organizer, Wanted Everywhere. 201 East Main Street, Danville, Tlinois: a ste eth SS eR ig Le aa OTe EG Men Rate CRE ey Wet ee ee ee The Most Magnificent Classical Entertainment ever before given in Springfield THE FORUM’S BIANNUAL Will mark the Era of a New “Social Springfield.” Will take place at Masonic 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 tnree 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 mag- nificent scenery, Special inducements will be given to St. Louis, Decatur, Quincy, Jacksonville and all points within a radius of 120 miles, also to our local white friends. Music will be continuously rendered. THE. DANCE—The Grand March will open the dance festivities at 10:30 p. m., same continuing until 1:00 a, m. The Program will open at 8:15 p. m. sharp. Admission; Single 835c, Per Couple 50c. arr Wilson’s New Place ere ey eee Restaurant Staple and Fancy Groceries and Ice Cream Regular Meals and Short Orders Homemade Pies—Candies Fine Cigars Morris Wilson, Proprietor. er. I1tanigy Madieon. Ra eee ee | J. B. Morris bas returned, A Lawn Party. Miss Maxwell, Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Douglass, gave a lawn party in honor of their guest, Mrs. Mitchell and daughter, of Chicago. at their beeutifnl home, 648 W. Calhoun St. It was « graud affair, the even: ing was spent on their lawn. Re- frehments consisting of ham sand wishes, pickles, ice cream and cake, oranges, bananas. Those Visit Bretz’s Meat Market and Grocery ist and Wash- ington strets. Both Phones8765. present were: Rev. J. D. Un- derwood and wife, Rev, H. K. Wilson and wife, Mr. Chas. Sel. lers and wife Mr Dent and wife, J. Douglass and wife. Wm. Doug! lass and wife, Jos, Douglass and wife, Chas.-Spiller and wife, H. King and wife, Geo, Edwards and wife, Mrs. N, Manuel. Miss. es Douglas, Nancy Brown, R, Bellamy. Mary Bellay, L. Bella- my, May Belle, Dorathy Sellers, Hattie Sellers. Henrietta King Coleman, of Chicago. Messrs, Lawson Goodman. B. H. Bella- my,——Lumkins, St. Mark Jones Fred Douglas. All were highly and enjoyably entertained. Mrs, Irene A Camp, of Chicago will be the guest of Mrs Davis of 1001 N4st for a few days, ee os =e AY | ae em NULLS aes i = SS aa Ie A ONMOUTE SOAr CONS 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. | 723 East Washington Street Both Phones 207. Vote for W. M.. Childers _ For Sheriff of Sangamon County, THE CIY CHURCHES | And their Pastors. Evangelical Lutheran—1l5th, between Washington and Jefferson streets.— Services: 8 p. m. to 9 p. m. every Sunday; Sunday School, 3 p. m. to 4 p.m. Instructions every Friday even- ing. New Hope Baptist Church—Corner 8th and Miller streets.—Preaching at 11 a, m, and 8 p. m.; Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. B. Y. P. U., 6:30 p. m. Mr. C. Hatcher, Supt. Sunday Schoor. J. H. Fulton, D. D., Pastor. St. Paul's A. M. BE. 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. EB. 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. Cot- ton, P, EB. Springfield District, Mlinois 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.—Rey. William Bates, Pastor, 1718 Kansas street. Union Baptist Church, 12th and Ma- son streets.—Preaching at 11 a. m.; Sunday School, 2:30 p. m.; preaehing at 7:30 p. m.—Rev. J. D. Underwood, D. D., Pastor. Grace M. E. Church—Corner 14th and Brown streets.—Preaching every Sunday at 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. Sun- day School at 2:30 p. m.—Rev. Wm. E. Wilson, Pastor. Zion Baptist Church—Corner 9th and Carpenter streets.—Preaching at 11 a. m. Sunday School at 1:30 p.m. B. Y. P. U., 6:30 p.m. Preaching at 8 p. m.—Rev. J, B. Anderson, B. D., Pastor. | See Davis and Terrell, extrav- agaza extraordinary, at Mason- ic hall, June 28, Smoke the 3 point, 5ct Cigar. The Illinois Hotel is becoming a rival to the Leland and St Nick Annual Sermon. Fred Douglas Lodge, St. Mary's Temple and Home Sweet Home Temple, of the order of United Brethren of Friendship and Sisters of Mysterious Ten, turned out in full regalia to listen to a very timely and interesting sermon by Dr. J. H. Mcgee. W. T. Scott was master of ceremonies. Dr. Magee stated that the order now numbers 250,000 members both in this country and the islands of the sea. He gave timely advice to the race, to elevate themselves by giving closer attention to the three books: "The Bible, the spelling book and the bank book." Get something; and the world is with you; get nothing and you have it alone" Dr. Magee said, "Come back here a hundred years from now and find Ethiopia stretching out her hands unto God, through the medium of the uplifting influences of today. Rev. Dr. Fulton is the able pastor of the New Hope Baptist church where the services were held at 3 o'clock p.m. last Sunday. Choose Your Company With Caution. You should be very careful about the company you allow your girl to keep when she is merging into sixteen sweet summers. Many girls who were reared up with other girls, who become vicious, profane and even horrid, think they should not withdraw from their former associates because they came up together and used to be playmates, but you are forced to even shake the dust from your feet and bid your sister a farewell adieu if she does not conform to moral decency—this is not the easiest thing to do but it is the better thing. There must be more class about our people. When you classify, that does not mean that you are above so and so, nor that you snub them, refuse to speak, etc. But that you cannot afford to receive them on social equality nor to entertain them as your companions. Thus you become a light, shining forth with great brilliancy. Springfield is vis ted by many people of St. Louis and others within a radius of 100 miles—deport yourselves so that they may have a good report to make. The case of W. T. Casey will not come up at this term of court. When the case is brought up, it will no doubt attract much attention. There are few people who understand the cause which led to the tragedy and only view the case exteriorly on prima facie evidence, but the law guarantees a right of trial by an impartial jury and makes much allowance for the cause claimed by the defendant. He has seven children left, to whom he seems very affectionate, and being unprejudiced and viewing the case with profund sagacity, we only hope that the best thing be done and the accused be given all the immunities entitled to him and the advantages of all "overt acts." THE FORUM And They use The Scissors but Don't Give Credit. The Cairo, Ill., Watchman, a new paper, publishes our editorial verbatim on the "Evolution of Lovejoy," on its front page, but fails to credit same to even, "exchange." Why these fellows do this, is strange to us indeed. We are invariably glad to have our sentiments voiced, but would like to have credit for our thought. People look with disdain at the editor who aims to hoodwink the people and use other's opinion as 'original.' We always credit others when we copy. Editors call this stealing; Mr. Watchman. The "Little Rag." As a gentle reminder for those people who have the unmitigated temerity to say because we don't see fit to utilize these columns to elaborate on their pet scheme or club, that the "little rag is insignificant and does not amount to much." that it is our prerogative to curtail or condense whatever we feel disposed to. While we cater to the public, we desire to say that before a kick is registered, the kicker should at least, take time to encouch his kick in language befitting his or her station in life. Once more; we wish to please you, but, we draw the line between ourselves and the bulldozer. All of our readers are not interested in your particular work, and, our advice to you is to be a little more considerate in your denunciations. The Voice of the Negro is one of the finest on the market. It should be read by every colored boy and girl. William Pickens in June number on "Choose" is fine. You who have not chosen should read it and be anabled to choose. The entertainment at Arion Hall is said to have been well appreciated. Remeber winter and don't loaf too long. Ambidexter Commencement. The exercises at Ambidexter Institute this week, marks an opoch in its history most commendable. The intermediate departments did well. The last day was graduating day, A. M Williams receiving a diploma from the normal department. His speech was considered a very masterly one—his subject being, "Not in words, but in deeds." He depicted Rome, Greece and England in their ascendency and at the height of their glory. Addresses were made by Dr. Magee Rabbi Tragout Judge Murray, and an able impromptu address, by the president, Dr. G. H. McDaniels, a brief effort, which bespeaks the profound ability of the man. Miss Gertrude Jones, Cleveland, Ohio, a singer, will appear at St. Paul, June 27. Don't miss it. NOTICE! NOTICE!! Get copies of The FORUM, with U. B. F. history and W. T. Scott's speech, For sale at. This office and Thomson Brothers. For First-Class Music get L. DAVIS' String Band Orchestra. The biggest and best in the city. For all purposes. Special for Socials, Parties, Balls, Picnics, Etc. Price, reasonable. 728 East Washington Street. New Phone 779. If you want to buy a house or lot or want to sell what you have or borrow money on your real estate, address Real Estate Agent, care ofditor FORUM, and the man will call and see you in person. Notice Parties will please enter into no business transactions for this paper with any one save authorized agents vested with the power, and will pay no bills except to parties of the office personnel. Parties who do not get their paper as late as Mondays, call at Thompson Bros. 806 E. Washington, St., or at this office, or call up old phone 998, res. new phone, 1092, and be supplied. You can also buy papers and magazines at these places. MGS. Type Write your speeches & Essays. If you desire your Essays, orations or business letters type-written, call to see The FORUM. Will guaran tee satisfaction. Price: 1cts. per. foolscap page. Office: 35½ o. 6th Phone, old, 998 New, Re. 192 MOTTO: "It is no benefit to have given me something, but it is a benefit to have enabled me to obtain something for myself."—Emer son. See Davis and Terrell, extravagaza, extraordinary, at Masonic hall, June 28. Notice Notice! Notice!! MOTTO: by the hand and lead them on in to a world of righteousness. Talk less and think more, by thus doing we shall over come every obstacle in life J.C. O. The Kind Hearts Circle of the King's Daughters will meet at Mrs. Abner Naylor's. Tuesday, June 12th. Mrs. Jennie Morrison. leader, " Lena Hoskins, Secy. The musical recital at St. Paul June 27th, promises to be one of the best of the season. On to the Keystone. CHAS. T. BAUMANN Baumann Bros. CHAS. T. BAUMANN 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. 12, K. of P., meets every second and fourth Monday night of each month, in masonic hall, on north eight street. Special meetings made known by k. of S. Hardin Long Chancellor Com. C. Renfro, K. of R and S Elegant Sunday 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. ALL WORK GUARANTEED. 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 C W Hinton spent Sunday in Alton, visiting friends. The grand June rally at St Paul church tomorrow. The deaconess Board of St Paul church, gave a delightful lawn social at the residence of Miss Josephine Pluckett, on W Washington st. which netted a neat sum for the Board, an orchestra furnished music George J. Beard, is the guest of his mother, in Indianapolis. Thos. E. Broady arrived from San Antonio, Texas, last Sunday. W. W. Godwin was in the city last week. He has returned to Des Moines, Iowa. The Good Samaritans, A chicken fry will be given at the residence of Rev. J. B. Anderson, 1001 So. 17th st. Thursday, June 14th, by the above named society, at which time and place, all are cordially invited. We shall handle the case of little Allene Bailor and the brutish assailant with gloves off, next week, paying due encomiums to detective Geo. Beard. Mr. Baker and wife are on the way home from the Phillipine Islands, sailing June 1st. Miss Kate Johnson, of West Williams street, one of the best elocutionists of the city, gave a reading at St. Paul church on Sunday evening, which was very commendable. Dr. J. D. Underwood and chur. Sec'y. Ida Donegod, were in Jacksonville this week, as representatives of Union S.S. at the district convention. I W. W. Godwin who has been in Desmoinesi Ia., for the past two months, has returned to the city for a visit. The Misses Chavous of Tuseula were the guests of Mrs. Julia Duncan Sunday. Mrs. Jno. Mosby spent Sunday in Quincy, the guest of relatives and friends. Mrs. D. O. Yates left Sunday for Memphis, Tenn., to visit her husband. Mrs. Thos. Steele and mother who have been visiting in Kentucky, have returned home. Mr. Howard Brown was the guest of his uncle, dect. Harry Taylor, and family a few days this week, enroute from Washington, D.C to his home in Kansas City,. He is a student of Howard udiversity. Col. John R. Marshall's orders to each Co. to the effect that no females will be allowed to remain on the camp grounds at night during the 8th regiment's stay, are opportune. Even officers' wives will have to room out of the camp It appears to be erroneous, relative to Mitchell's drug store being inimical to colored trade. 10c is charged to all. We are sorry to learn of the unfortunate affair of G. W. Obie. A. J. Morgan was in East St. Louis last week. The Woodriver Baptist Association will convene at BockIsland July 3. Our collector will be at Lovejoy June 18, at Decatur June 12 at Pontiac and Bloomington June 26. 693 t Take the Interurban for all points South is now the Slogan. Cheapest, Best and Cleanest. NO DUST DIRT SMOKE CINDERS um's Bi-annual Jul Given at Masonic Ha June 28, '96. Forum's Bi-annual Jubilee. Given at Masonic Hall June 28, '96. Programme "Jerusalem" Nix' History Remarks E. mental duet Misses Maud and Gr B. Miss Davis' Space speaker of the occasion A. o. (special) Mars e duet Mr. and L o Nau finale Terrell and Admission 35c. Per couple 50c. FORUM Published V $1.50 Per Y Opening—"Jerusalem" Nix's Orchestra Introductory Remarks E. L. Rogers Instrumental duet Misses Maud and Grace Nelson Add es B. H. Bellamy THE FORUM Published Weekly. $1.50 Per Year. Have you tried thoes ppes. Sundaes Chicken Dinner sundaes cannot be excelled If you do not know where will tell you, why at Thompson & Tucker' 728 East Washington St. Metropolitan Barber S 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. 107 South Eighth Street. have best service. Shop kept in first-class Competent Barbers—4 chairs. BATHS! BATHS!! BATH Hot and Cold Baths at all times. We give best service. Shop kept in first-class style. Competent Barbers-4 chairs. BATHS! BATHS!! BATHS!!! Hot and Cold Baths at all times. Telephone New No. 779. H. TUCKER, Proprietor.