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Illis Historical Society ( State House ) THE FORUM VOL. 3, NO. 23. Civil Service Examinations An examination was held at the government building May 9, for both male and female clerks in the post office department, and also for mail carrieas. Seven applicants took the examination for mail clerks, of which number three passed. Two ladies took the examination and one passed, and ten applicants took the carriers' examination, of which number six were successful. The announcement was made yesterday of those passing the examination. A list of the eligible candidates follows, from which one of the three persons having the highest per centage in each class will be appointed. The names marked with a star are holdovers, who have passed a previous examination. Mail Clerks. *Fred R. York, 312 N. Thirteenth street, 85.80 per cent. Joseph E. Goulet, I44 North State street, 84 per cent. Clement N. Hinton, 1716 East Washingt'n street, 72.15 per cent. Henry G. Selinger, 1424 West Lawrence avenue, 71 per cent. Female Clerks. *Miss Lillie S. Walker, Athens 83.90 per cent. Mrs. Mary Wiley, rural free delivery No. 1, Nilwood, 81.90 per cent. *Miss Lottie B. Hornback, Athens, 78.50 per cent. Miss Emma L. Walker, 1501 S. 9th street, 72 10 per cent. *Mrs. Emma J. Craddock, 1951 South Eleventh street, 70.15 per cent. Carriers. James R. Davis, 413 South 9th street, 81.70 per cent. Walter R. Shale, 357 W. Reynolds street, 80.60 per cent. *Simon B. Hicks, box 136, Rochester, 79.70 per cent. Thomas F. Coleman, 117 N. Eighth street, 78.35 per cent. Ray E. Gard, 123 West Jefferson street, 77.80 per cent Albert D. Byerline, Clinton, 75.10 per cent. *Joseph F. DeSouza, 1205 E. Jefferson street, 71.10 per cent. State Register, June 10. Three of the colored applicant were successful out of the five who took the examination. Mrs. Irene Andrews-Camp. The District Most Noble Governor of Illinois and Wisconsin, Sister Irene Andrews-Camp of Chicago, has been in the city paying an official visit to H. H. "Be ye doers and not sayers only." In Next Week's Forum “Yates or Cullom.” “A thorough Education in some lines paramount.” “How to spend the vacation.” of Ruth, No. 190. The Household tendered her a reception on Saturday night at the Odd Fellows' hall which was a brilliant fraternal affair and was attended by about 76 sisters and brothers On Monday afternoon the Little Juveniles, of whom she is so proud, tendered a reception to her from 2 until 5. Sister Camp is above the average in her understanding of the work and together with her sunny smiles and kindly words won for herself fresh laurels which endeared her to every heart that she came in contact with. She left for Chicago Wednesday with the well wishes of all. The annual sermon of the Household of Ruth was preached at St. Paul's A. M. E church by the Rev. T. Price last Sabbath. The services were conducted by Sister Susan C. Davis, M. N. G. of H. H. of Ruth, No. 190. After the reading of the proclamation by Sister Retta Davis, W. R., In Next Week "Yates or Cull "A thorough lines paramount." "How to spend Sister Camp gave a very scholarly address on the progress of the Order after which Rev. Price preached one of his usual good and effective sermons. Lincoln Monument Lodge, No.1824 acted as an escort to the sisters. On account of the lateness of the hour, the decoration of the graves of the deceased inmates was postponed until the last Sunday in June. Blue Social Club. The young people's blue social club met at the residence of Mrs. Warren, 1429 E. Jefferson. All members were requested to be present as the election of officers had been scheduled for that meeting. The Baptist Young People's Christian Society meets at 8 o'clock every Friday evening. Special, Jubilee June 28. Rally at St. Paul's. Last Sunday at St. Paul's church, was rally day and the magnificent sum of nearly $400 was raised. The Perseverance Club carried off the honors for having brought in the largest amount of money. Rev. Price, the pastor, is to be commended for the most excellent work he is doing in the capital city. Anniversary Celebration. Shiloh Court No.1, celebrate their 40th anniversary June 28, at their hall in the Masonic Temple. Each member will bring an invited guest. The pioneer members will entertain their guests by telling them what happened in the 60's. A free banquet will be served, the hours being from 8 to 11 p.m. This Court is the oldest in the state of Illinois. ek's Forum om." Education in some the vacation." The Jubilee. The entertainment to be given at Masonic hall, Thursday, June 28, will be the initial of a series of entertainments anticipated by the Forum between now and November. This one will be very interesting, as there will be very classical musical numbers, vocal and instrumental, speeches will be delivered by persons who have ability. We hope the participants will prepare their respective parts so as to show the public that they have the reputation credited to them. We have chosen the best. The special features will be mentioned later. See Miss Retta Davis for tickets or other information. Philosophically speaking we do not know there is a life after death. Yet there must be. UM 3. 15C A MONTH Woman's Club Notes. The Club held their regular monthly meeting Monday afternoon at the residence of the president, Mrs. Venie Warren. A large number were present. Four new members were admitted. The financial report for the year shows that cash money amounting to $160 and donations from the several sections of more than $40, had been raised since last September. We feel to thank the Club workers, also the citizens for their financial support this year. The Lincoln Colored Home is an institution in which each member of the race should be interested and contribute in some way, if not by cash money, in some other charitable manner. Remember this Club works entirely for this institution and we need your aid. Mesdames Venie Warren, Roie Hunter and Bettie Watson were elected delegates to the State Federation which will convene in Danville in August. The alternates are Mesdames Delia Johnson, A. Parker and Mattie Johnson. The Club will hold their annual kirmiss at Masonic hall June 25. The committee is: Mesdames Parker, Hunter and Delia Johnson. Our sectional meetings have been discontinued for the summer. Mesdames Julia Duncan, J. C. McClain and Eva Monroe will likely represent our Club at the National meeting in Detroit, Michigan, next month. Do not forget to attend our sociable at the residence of Mrs. Julia Foree. June 20. The Club will meet the first Monday in July at the residence of the president. We regret to learn that Miss Emma Shaw of Chichago, has lost her mother. Her death was a great surprise as well as a sudden shock to all the family and friends. Many of our citizens met Mrs. Shaw at the time we held our State Federation in this city, and we found her to be a very pleasant lady and a loving mother to her family. We now wish to extend our sincere sympathy to the entire family in their sad hour. A Pleasant Visitor. Master Horace Cook of Chicago, who has been visiting at the residence of Davis on N. 4th St., in company with his aunt, Mrs. Irene Camp, has returned home. He being of that sunny disposition that goes so well toward making friends easily, made him a favorite, and he will always be welcomed to Springfield. THE FORUM Entered as second-class matter, February 24, 1904, at the postoffice at Springfield, Ill., under the Act of Congress of March 3, 1879. ROGERS & BARBOUR . . . . Proprietors One Year ..... $1.50 One Month ..... 15c Per Copy ..... 5c OFFICE: 305 1-2 S. Sixth St. Phone Male 998 THE FORUM'S STAFF. R. L. Rogers, Editor and Manager. Will H. arbour, Associate Editor and Secretary. Thompson Bros., Branch Office. Gossen The Printer 105; Se. 6th SL. EDITORIAL Saturday, June 16, 1906. Presidential Timber for 1906. A man for President of the United States for the November election in 1908, is, at this early stage of the game, perplexing to the brain of the Republican party. The possibilities are: Fair banks, Foraker, Shaw, Tall, Corvelyou, Seth Lowe, and a few others high in the councils of the party, but all of these are only uncertain quantities and problematical probabilities, and, on account of error committed, made many vulnerable spots about them, which in struck, would cause instantaneous death to the party, or at least, such is feared. It will not be wild speculation to wager on Theodore Roosevelt being nominated, not proing the old two termism; but, too, there are those who think that Roosevelt has erred and compromised with monopolies, but these accusers are mostly men of the old Jeffersonian party and their testimony will not be allowed to go before the jury on the account of its irrelevency and incompetency. The democratic party will have Bryan or Hears, beyond all doubt. But we need not be alarmed, as the Republican party has always been able to find able men since its birth in 1808-00. The Cause of Inefficiency. One main cause for Negro inefficiency, is liness. It girl expects to be competent, she can not be so and spend all or her time on the highways and at clubs, gossiping inefficient gossip. We make a loud howl for places or jobs when in reality, there are few of them competent to do anything save gossip. It takes study, research and thinking, to elevate in the world. Other people have been forced to go through hard study and much denial for money, honor, learning and fame, and must not expect to escape the inevitable, lest we perish ere we reach the promised land. The August Election. The primary election on Aug. 4. is nearing and it is a very im- TH FORUM portant one. There has been political quiet for two months or more and it appears that the people are non-interested, but not so. The trumpet will soon sound and the reverberations will be heard from here to Washington, D.C. Let us keep in mind the best fit men for the various places and vote for them according to our judgment and the advice of our responsible and reliable friends and not for a dirty dollar bill. Colored People and State Positions In our summarization of the colored political job-holders at the State House, we did not mention all the employees and we did not aim to stigmatize any for, surely we are proud of every colored man who graces the capital building of grand old Illinois, the most congenial habitat for our people, of any state in the Union, with grand old cosmopolitan Chicago as the center of attraction. We did not aim to be too vituperative, and the last paragraph of our article was ambiguous, when, concluding, we said, "Those fellows, mostly, blow their money in, in saloons, baseball and the railroads. We should have said, "many of them do," instead of "mostly," which is even in our opinion erroneous, for some of our most economical people are there. As to a person spending his money, he has a civil right to spend it as he pleases, but morally and economically, he does not. We, (ourselves,) are too extravagant, and right here we apply the rod to our own conscience, hoping to not only curtail the sins of others, but that of ours also And, too, all these things which are spoken are written by the command of our faint and feeble brain, are done so for good, without the least consideration of any personal animosity or wrong to anyone individually. No Such Thing as Absolute Gifts. There is, technically speaking, no such thing as one person giving another something free of charge. Sometimes the reward desired is so remote and minute that a telescope and a microscope would have to be used to discern it. When a man donates to a campaign, he looks for results, when he donates to a school he looks for results, sometimes not material results, but honor, etc. The same is true of churches. The same is true of churches. A person raises his hat to persons of high office for reward, respect, etc. A person treats ladies royally and courteously all for hope; some for honor, others for the lady. A person gives flowers and presents for hope of rewards. Not anything is done for naught according to Newton. the philosopher. Two of the men who participated in the lynching at Springfield, Mo., have been placed in jail charged with murder in the first degree. The trial is set for July. THE NEW YORKER 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 FC Is now the Lead Paper in the Cit THE FORUM Goes among influential people. Read by Both Races Has good Writers. COOK WITH GAS. 529 North Side Square Is now the Leading Colored --- Pablo Picasso YERS & CO Village Road House. 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A typewriter Remington Typewriter Company 710 Locust. THE FORUM 1 A good, reliable hair-grower. It is food for the hair roots, thereby causing it to grow and present a lustrous, healthy appearance. If your hair is long enough, you cannot do without it, as a fine perfume dressing, at a very reasonable price. ROBERT CLARKSON's drug store. 213, south 6th st., A. s. MITCHELL's drug store. 5th and Monroe sts., sell it—and recommend it. Price: 25 cents. springfield, Ill., Clarkson's New Drug Store. Robt. A. Clarkson, formerly of the firm of Clarkson & Mitchell, has opened at 213 S. 6th street one of the finest and most completely furnished drug stores in the city. The building has been repaired from the attic to the basement and pretty painted. The interior fixtures are handsome and are of the finest. The show cases are plate glass with marble base, and are filled with the most exquisite toilets and perfumes The large soda fountain compares favorably with the finest in the city. The store is located in the centre of the city, less than one block from the post office and less than two blocks from the Leland, and for beauty, equals any and excels most of the drug stores in this city or central Illinois. When the lights are on the store present a beautiful spectacle. The grand opening takes place tonight, and greater Springfield's greatest drug store, will welcome her legion of friends. Mr. Clarkson is one of the most congenial and popular men in the city, and for this very fact will reign supreme in this business. J. C. Cousins Buys Property. Mr. Cousins, who came to our city about two years ago from Chicago, has made the proper advance step, buying the beautiful house and lot near Washington park which was advertised in this paper for sale. The house has six rooms. Mr. Cousins and wife are very affable people and Springfield is glad to have them cast their lot here and make this their permanent residence. "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 th. 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. 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 Dr. J. E. Henderson Office: 107½ West Side Square. 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The demands in all parts of this country, and in several foreign counties, for well-trained men of our race in the direction of scientific and practical agriculture are so great that this institution is willing to offer exceptional advantages to young men who wish to come here and take either a regular or post-graduate course in agriculture. We cannot begin to supply the demands that come to us for trained men in the direction of agriculture. The positions for which these trained men are wanted are those in almost every case which pay high salaries. We wish to get hold of men who have received as far as possible, a good education before coming here, and are ready to enter on a thorough course in agriculture. Persons, however, can pursue the literary studies at Tuskegee, while taking the course in agriculture. For further information address. BOOKER T. WASHINGTON. Principal, Tuskegee Institute, Alabama. 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. Sb scribe for the FORUM Elegant Sunday dinners at the eerless." I. Crittenden has returned to the city. THE FORUM E, t. C. H. J & S Contract Built All Work prom Do 117 N. 8th St C. H. JONES & SON, Contracting and Building All Work promptly and neatly Done. 117 N. 8th Street. W. D. CHAMBERLAIN, Proprietors, H. W. AVERITT. Springfield TENTS, AWINGS and Anything Made of Canvas. Camp Outfits and Tents of All Sizes for Rent. ::: OFFICE 121 N. Sixth St. SPRINGFIELD, ILL. 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Both Telephones 822. 822 East Adams Street, PRINGFIELD, - ILLINOIS. When you want a copy of the Forum, The Freeman or the Negro magazines, drop in at The Keystone, 121 So. 4th St. 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. The Jubilee. The entertainment to be given at Masonic hall, Thursday, June 28, will be the initial of a series of entertainments anticipated by the Forum between now and November. This one will be very interesting, as there will be very classical musical numbers, vocal and instrumental, speeches will be delivered by persons who have ability. We hope the participants will prepare their respective parts so as to show the public that they have the reputation credited to them. We have chosen the best. The special features will be mentioned later. See Miss Retta Davis for tickets or other information. Richardson a busy Officer. Joseph Richardson, deputy sheriff, has made quite a good officer and is always on the alert doing his duty—he is the kind to keep. He captured the two men charged with blowing the safe of John Fernandes last fall. The Peerless Ideal Portrait Co. have moved from 117 N. 8th Street, to room 55, Myers' Bdlg. W. T. Scott has returned from St. Louis and Southern Illinois. --- CHICAGO & ALTON RY TIME TABLE FOR THE NORTH. From Bloomington, *9:00 a. m. From St. Louis and the South. 12:28 a. m., *2:50 a. m., †10:50 a. m., *12:01 p. m., †2:52 p. m., *8:35 p. m. From Peoria, †8:45 a. m., †2:20 p. m. *Daily. †Except Sunday. For folders, rates and further information call upon or address D. G. CAMPBELL. Ticket Agent Chicago & Alton Ry., Springfield, Ill. RAILWAY TIME TABLES. WABASH Depot Tenth, between Washington and Jefferson streets. Going East. Arrive. Depart. *Buffalo Fast Mall... 2:15 am 2:16 am *Chicago Express Starts 7:30 am *Continental Limited 9:45 am 9:50 am *Lafayette Accom Starts 1:40 pm *Decatur Accom 4:30 pm 5:15 pm *New York Express. 10:00 pm 10:05 pm Going West. Arrive. Depart. *Kansas City Express. 5:50 am 5:55 am *Clayton Accom 8:41 am 8:44 am *Springfield Accom 11:35 am Stops *Kansas City-Denver Lim.12:30 pm 12:35 pm *Continental Limited 5:45 pm 5:50 pm *Chicago-Springfield Exp. 9:10 pm Stops *Daily. Daily except Sunday. ILLINOIS CENTRAI RAILWAY. Taking effect Sunday, December 4. Northbound. Arrive. Depart. *Djamond 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'fld 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'fld 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 2:40 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 & Decatil Accom. 10:50 am Eastbound. Depart. aNo. 33. Indianapolis Mail & Exp. 9:45 am *No. 35. Cincinnati Exp. sleeper. 9:30 pm aNo. 42. Decatur & Sidell Accom. 3:30 pm Nos. 34 and 35 carry sleeping car between Springfield, Indianapolis and Cincinnati. *Daily. aDaily except Sunday. Prices For Political Announcements State and National Offices.....$ 10.00 County Offices..... 5.00 Mayor of Springfield..... 5.00 Regular write-ups, 10c per line. Tenline notice, one time, with an- 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 t:t EN VATOR. 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. tates senator receiving the highest number of votes in this senatorial district. LOGAN HAY We are authorized to announce the candidacy of Wm. Childers for sneriff of Sangamon county subject to the decision of the Republican primaries, August 4. I hereby announce myself a candidate for the republican nomination for the office of sheriff of Sangamon county, 141. subject to the decision of the republican primariesAu ust 4.1906 I hereby announce myself a candidate for clerk of the Probate Court subject to the decision of the republican primaries, August 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}^{1} $ South 6th St TIME CARD ILLINOIS TRACTION SYSTEM EAST BOUND. SOUTH BOUND. A. M. P. M. A. M. P. 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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, 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. OVAL without a cent deposit, Pay the Freight and trial and make other liberal terms which no other do. You will learn everything and get much valu- ply writing us a postal. agent in every town and can offer an opportunity le young men who apply at once. E-PROOF TIRES ONLY $4.80 The "Alton's" Bargain Sale. SPECIAL LOW RATES Every Tuesday during March and April For ONE-WAY Tickets to certain points in Minnesota. North Dakota, South Dakota, Manitoba Alberta, Saskathchewan and Ontario. For rates, time schedules, and further information, call on or address, D. G. CAMPBELL, 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 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. HEDGE THORN RECORD PUNCTURK TURF 50 PRODR CHUCKS SEEF NEALING 09947 making. No danger from THORNS, CACTUS, PINS, NAILS, TACKS or GLASS. Serious punctures, like intentional knife cuts, can be vulcanized like any other tire. Two Hundred Thousand pairs now in actual use. Over Seventy-five Thousand pairs sold last year. DESCRIPTION: Made in all sizes. It is lively and easy riding, very with a special quality of rubber, which never becomes porous and which without allowing the air to escape. We have hundreds of letters from said that their tires have only been pumped up once or twice in a whole season. An ordinary tire, the puncture resisting qualities being given by several prepared fabric on the tread. That "Holding Back" sensation commonly for or soft roads is overcome by the patent "Basket Weave" tread which for squeezed out between the tire and the road thus overcoming all suction. The tires is $8.50 per pair, but for advertising purposes we are making a special of only $4.80 per pair. All orders shipped same day letter is received. We do not pay a cent until you have examined and found them strictly accurate. We will allow a cash discount of 5 per cent (thereby making the price $FULL CASH WITH ORDER and enclose this advertisement. We will plated brass hand pump and two Sampson metal puncture closers on full puncture closers to be used in case of intentional knife cuts or heavy gas 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 Banker, Express or Freight Agent or the Editor of this paper about us these tires, you will find that they will ride easier, run faster, wear better than any tire you have ever used or seen at any price. We know that when you want a bicycle you will give us your order. We want you 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 get Weave' tread which prevents all air from being overcoming all suction. The regular price of these uses 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 in your order. We want you to send us a small trial o-wheels, saddles, pedals, parts and repairs, and ing in the bicycle line are sold by us at half the usual price for our big SUNDRY catalogue. postal today. DO NOT THINK OF BUYING a of tires from anyone until you know the new and a postal to learn everything. Write it NOW. 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. We 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. GOASTER-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. THE FOR $8.50 $4.80 NAILS, TACKS OR GLASS WON'T LET OUT THE AIR Regular Price $8.50 per pair. To Introduce We Will Sell You a Sample Pair for Only 4.80 NAILS, TACKS OR GLASS WON'T LET OUT THE AIR (CASH WITH ORDER $4.55) NO MORE TROUBLE FROM PUNCTURES. Result of 15 years experience in tire Y 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. ```markdown ``` Roosevelt and the Packers—His Out- Spoken Tones. President Roos velt's administration may go down in history as the "strenuous administration;" for in all the questions affecting the body politic of the nation, he has been as one, "crying in the wilderness; repent. The investigation of the packers' business at Chicago, has caused much adverse criticism from the laity and the press. But the President generally meditates, admonishes, appeals, entreats and commands, regardless of the resultant, when in his sober and sagacious judgment, he believes himself or his opinion to be right equitable and just. He might have been a little too stringent about the beef trust, and then he might not have been—it remains to be proven. The packers should not be allowed to do any more than any indiv dual in the way of violating the law of the law of the land, of health or the law of decency—thus substantiating a democratic form of government, yet they should be allowed all the immunities under the law. Encampment of the 8th Regiment Illinois National Guard. July 14th the 8th Infantry will mobilize at Camp Lincoln for one week's tour of duty. We hope the men, just because they have on the blue uniform, will not become obstreperous and unruly. Heretofore, as a whole, with here and there an indentation, the regiment has acted very creditable. We advise you in advance because we shall not with hold any bad acts by you from the press just because you are colored. If your deportment is good, we shall say good and vice versa. If you are misrepresented by the daily press, we shall defend you. If you try or succeed in disgracing yourself and others, we shall condemn you, so help us God. Remember it was a Negro lawyer who took Ed Johnson's case to the Supreme Court of the United States, getting a stay of execution after which Johnson was mobbed. On trial the girl alleged to have been assaulted. never stated that Johnson was the man, but reiterated, "I believe he is the man." Whereupon a juror sprang to his feet and started toward Johnson. The Supreme Court has indicted several members of the mob and the public is watching the outcome. Mothers, accompany your daughters to church, don't send them. Your children have no business running to some church fair every night in the week. Our churches have too many fairs any way. The church has become a financial mart-bidding for money all the week and shouting for glory all day Sunday. It takes money to run the churches but conduct them more orderly and not too exteriorly. Why people persist in rouging it with their friends, is a mystery. THE FORUM For sheriff of Sangamon Co., it seems now to be a foregone conclusion that William Childers is the proper man. This being the concensus of opinion the Forum asks that he be given the unqualified support of the Republicans at the primaries. There are good Republicans and good democratic aspirants for office, and you need not expect the Forum to fight people on account of their political faith. Our friends are among both parties. FRIENDS are those who aid you in deeds and not words only. The plea of the Forum is for right, if people want to get angry and stop a piece of pie from our mouth because we tell them what we believe to be best, God will retaliate on you and reciprocate to us. There is no compromise to be made—if we say anything you don't believe or issue, answer in decent English through this or some other paper there are two other colored papers, three dailies and one white weekly. The high and graded schools closed their sessions this week and graduates read their essays a trembling. The only way to get any good from your friend in a debate or argument, is to always concede to him a logical point and an evident fact, whether it is inimical or amicable to your thesis. Dr. Frank of Monroe Parish, La., is accused of being a leader in the mob that lynched a white man there a few weeks ago, and the authorities are offering $1000 for the arrest and conviction of the leaders. The widow of the mobbed has also instituted suit against the railroad over which the train ran that bore the mob, for $100,000. You can't lynch white people and have the coroner's jury just say: 'The deceased came to his death at the hands of unknown parties,' nor the "best citizens were infuriated and were masked." etc. The stress the local politicians place on the selection of judges and clerks of election, makes it appear for that very fact, that there is either fraud presumed or intended to be perpetrated. Election judges and clerks should be selected on their integrity and general reputation as to truth and veracity. We don't ask anyone to take the Forum just because we run it and are "colored," and believe no one does take it for so flimsy a reason. You get a synopses of matter and opinion in it that you get from no other paper. We are glad to have every one in the city, but anyone who wants his paper stopped because every item is not euphonic to his ear, may stop, the old ship will plod on. Is Sunday the Sabbath, or is it not? --- The Thr Five cen Union Capital City String Band Orchestra. For First-Class Music get L. DAVIS' String Band Orchestra. The biggest and best in the city. For all purposes. Special for Socials, Parties, Balls, Picnics, Etc. Price, reasonable. 728 East Washington Street. New Phone 779. If you want to buy a house or lot or want to sell what you have or borrow money on your real estate, address Real Estate Agent, care of ditor FORUM, and the man will call and see you in person. 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. Manager Notice! Notice!! 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. Philosophically speaking we donot know there is a life after death. Yet there must be. SMOKE The Three "R" Five cent Cigar Union Made. Notice MOTTO: ree "R" t Cigar Made. THE FORUM has opened a Business Men's Directory cheap enough for all to advertise. 1 inch 1 month .50 1-2 " 1 month .25 NO CHANGE. Vires' initial dance at Irwan's park last Wednesday evening, was fairly well attended. On to the Keystone. G. EDWARD BAUMANN CHAS. T. BAUMANN Baumann Bros. Prescription Druggists 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 Special, Jubilee June 28. NOTICE!* CHAS. T. BAUMANN Deutsche Apotheke Peerless Ideal Portrait Co. Room 55 Myers' Bl'dg. Pictures enlarged in Cravon, Sepia and Oil. Oil Paint Flowers, Fruit and Anima ALL WORK Dr. C. H. JONES, M. Prof. R. M. "KEYS Fine M Cigars an Two fine Brunsw Young Men's 121 South Benj Pictures enlarged in Cravon, Pastel, India Ink, Water Colors, Sepia and Oil. Oil Paintings, Landscapes, Figures, Flowers, Fruit and Animals made to order for sale. Dr. C. H. JONES, Manager Prof. R. M. MITCHELL, Artist Society and Local R. A. Byrd was in Quincy last week. Louis Baker has returned from Chicago. Dan Patch will be at the State Fair this year. Thos. W. Walker was in Decatur this week. The case against V. T. Toles was begun yesterday. Fred West was convicted of safe blowing this week. E. B. Smith was in Decatur this week on business. George J. Beard has returned from Indianapolis. The Peerless Ideal Portrait Co., is turning out fine work. Capt. Murray's excursion goes to Havana next Thursday. Mrs. V. T. Toles of Bloomington, was the guest of relatives this week. John White and Sherman Hickman graduated from the high school this week. The article concerning the adduction of girls, is with held for further investigation. Mr. Bailey of the R. R. Warehouse commissioners office, was in Chicago last week. Chas. Barton of the Illinois Hotel, Bloomington, was in the city last week on business. The Grand Lodge of Knights of Pythias of Illinois will convene in Champaign, Tuesday, July 10. Are there any exceptions taken to Milton when he says, "Better to reign in hell than to serve in heaven?" I Pastel, India Ink, Water Colors, ings, Landscapes, Figures, mals made to order for sale. GUARANTEED. manager. M. MITCHELL, Artist HE-- STONE" Line of d Tobacco wick Pool Tables Headquarters h 4th-st. . Jackson, Prop. Mr. Cyrus Atkinson was ill this week but is much improved. Rev. Jackson Bellamy arrived in the city last week quite ill, but is now much improved. The Culture Club anticipates giving a banquet for the graduates, John White and Sherman Hickman. Mrs. Emma Craddock, representative of the Forum, was in Decatur this week on business for said paper. D. O. Yates, after an extended visit to Memphis, Tenn, on business and recreation, has returned home much to the delight of his many friends. In our last issue we unintentionally omitted the name of Mrs. Underwood who also attended the district S. S. convention in Jacksonville. Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Cousins and son Clarence, leave today for Chicago, where they will visit their parents and friends for a fortnight. People who are desirous of the colored magazines and colored papers from New York to San Francisco, will call at the Keystone or 806 E. Washington. The New Firm. DUNCAN and THOMPSON. We sell wall paper and pains, Staple and fancy groceries, Cigars and tobaccos 812 east Washington Street. THE FORUM Co. Colors, res, Artist Ill Take For Opening Introdu Instrum Address Oration Piano se I street. Take the Interurban for all points South is now the Slogan. Forum's Bi-annual Jubilee. Given at Masonic Hall June 28, '96. Opening—"Jerusalem" Nix's Orchestra Introductory Remarks E. L. Rogers Instrumental duet Misses Maud and Grace Nelson Address B. H. Bellamy Frappes. Sundaees 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. Cheapest, Best and Cleanest. Admission 35c. Per couple 50c. 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 undaes in Dinners? not be excelled. know where we why at & Tucker's washington St. 107 South Eighth Street. e best service. Shop kept in first-cla Competent Barbers-4 chairs. op kept in first-class style. berers-4 chairs. BATHS! BATHS!! BATHS!!! Hot and Cold Baths at all times.