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THE FORUM VOL. 3, NO. 24. Woman's Club Notes. The Lawn Fete on the 20, at the residence of Mrs. Foree, was a very pleasant affair and all present had a good time The Club may not have their annual kirmiss on the 25, as araanged on the 12. The date of the affair will be made known later on. The annual picnic will occur some time in July. Each member should watch for the date. All Club members will remember the entertainment at the St. Paul church next Wednesday, June 27, to be given by our pianist, Mrs. Ella Naylor. John D. Constant. John D. Constant, who is aspiring to the office of Clerk of the Probate Court on the Republican ticket. Mr. Constant was born in the city of Springfield and lived here till nearly grown after which he moved on a farm and then followed a plow for several years, but the past ten years have been spent in this city. He was secretary of the County Central Committee in 189597 and also chairman of the City Republican Committee in 1905, which position brought him in contact with thousands of Republicans all over the Co. who by his courteous treatment and manners has gained their admiration. He is qualified. Decatur's Interesting News Letter. The social forces of Decatur are on the boom. Everybody's friends work and a portion of his earnings is properly used, hence: St. Peter's church is having two rallies six weeks apart. The first came off the first Sunday in June and the second will be six weeks later. The fund raised on the 3, amounted to about $275. Aside from this, many persons are returning to Decatur to spend their vacation. Others are visiting. Among the new comers are Mrs. J. W. Williamson, who spent the winter months in San Antonio, Texas; Miss Minnie Cousins of Warsaw, Ky., who with her mother, is visiting her brother and other relatives; Miss Mary Murrell, who has spent several months in Moline, Ill., taking music and visiting her sister; Miss Samuella Ganaway, a teacher in Henderson, Ky., is the guest of her brother, Dr. Ganaway; Mrs. Mattie Fussell has returned from her trip to Alabama, where she has been visiting friends and relatives. She spent much of her time in Memphis, Tenn. Tuscumbia, Ala., is Mrs. Fussell's former home. With these and many others whom we "Be ye doers and not sayers only." SPRINGFIELD, ILL., SATURDAY, JUNE 23, 1906. Mr. Edgar C. Pruitt Republican Candidate for County Superintendent of Schools. Mr. Pruitt is the principle o and has made the most remar- work of any teacher in the coun- said to be the most noted coun- Being so well versed in school County Superintendent. In Next Week “Garrard, th and the Negro.” “Negroes and R “Yates a real m political monopoly “Dr. Ransom, t Prof. Councill.” is the principle of the East Spring the most remarkable advancement teacher in the county. His Cottage most noted country school in the versed in school work, he can attend. Next Week's F errard, the Commenter Negro." groes and Fxcursions." tates a real man--his fight monopoly." Ransom, the Pullman council." Mr. Pruitt is the principle of the East Springfield Schools, and has made the most remarkable advancement along school work of any teacher in the county. His Cottage Hill School is said to be the most noted country school in the United States. Being so well versed in school work, he can but make a good County Superintendent. In Next Week's Forum "Garrard, the Commencements and the Negro." "Yates a real man--his fight against political monopoly." "Dr. Ransom, the Pullman Car and Prof. Councill." have not interviewed, Decatur is expecting much of life's lighter hours. An expression of appreciation on the arrival of Misses Ganaway, Cousins and Murrell was shown last Friday evening in a reception given in their honor by a number of their young friends at the home of the Misses Blanton at 1042 N. Union street. The affair was an informal one, but everyone seemed to enjoy the games. The Misses Blanton, who are experts in that capacity, were the hostesses. On her return home, Mrs. J. W. Williamson was accompanied 1. --- of the East Springfield Schools, able advancement along school city. His Cottage Hill School is very school in the United States. work, he can but make a good ek's Forum e Commencements " excursions." an--his fight against " the Pullman Car and by a young lady and a genteman who were enroute to Chicago to attend school. They were from San Antonio, Texas. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Marnest have sold their property on S. Colfax street. They owned 3 houses and lots, one of which is a beautiful six-room cottage with bath and all modern improvements, is occupied by the family. They give no reason for selling other than that it is business to sell when your price is offered. They will give possession after eight months. The family is planning a trip to Oklahoma on a visit they say. It is believed. --- however, that the trip is a speculative one, and if conditions are favorable they will invest out there. Two of Decatur's prominent young men let town Tuesday evening. B. G. Clanton came to Decatur about a year ago and immediately an active part in all the affairs pertaining to the race; hence, he has gained many ardent friends. He has gone to Memphis where he will probably remain. H. A. Watkins left on the same train for Oklahoma. He will spend a few days in Memphis then proceed to Oklahoma where he plans to enter business. Case Piteous. All Illinois should know of the shameful, unmerciful prejudice prevailing in Peoria, according to information obtained thru a letter begging for help, it is evident that the county absolutely refuses to care for the invalid and helpless Negro. This particular case is a Negro baby, entirely homeless. The county will not support, or even make an effort to secure it a home. A sympathizing white lady has written to Decatur on learning that there was a charitable institution here for Negroes. But so far as we can learn, there is no such place in town. Is it right? Is it lawful? Is it humane to neglect and mistreat the helpless and innocent? Emancipation Celebration Should be In the Hands of the Young Generation. While we have no objection to, and would not debar from participation in the cecelebration, one single man of the older crowd, who, with pride and gusto, have gathered together on the 22d of September each year, all these 42 years, to give joy and pay homage to their liberators, we feel that there should be a change. The younger element are not content with mere exterior exhibition and the mastication of chicken and pie, but think that there should be orators to speak and our progress shown and told along industrial and educational lines. The time for noise is passed, the time for reason is here, the time for present and future. Let the young people, not the young people who go for forlic, have the reins that they may learn ere you are gone. Entertained at Luncheon. Mrs. A. V. Smith entertained a few ladies in honor of her mother and Mrs. Al Wilson at her home on E. Mason street, Monday afternoon. The ladies report having had a good time. - THE FORUM weekly magazine paper devoted to the interests of the whole people. 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 Malu 998 THE FORUM'S STAFF. E. L. Rogers, Editor and Manager. Will H. arbour, Associate Editor and Secretary. Thompson Bros., Branch Office. Gamann The Printer 1051 So. 6th St. EDITORIAL Woddnesay, June 20, 1906. Watson and the Negro. "I believe in the Jeffersonian creed with all my heart and think that all the aims of good government can be covered by that one sentence, "equal and exact justice to all men." To the rich and poor: to the farmer and merchant: to the banker and miner: to the scholar and the ditcher. And I will emphasize here that I have been so misrepresented and blamed for saying before, that this republic will never reach its true grandeur as long as a dead line is drawn between one section and another, one color and another. "I yield to no man in my pride of race. I believe the Anglo-Saxon is stronger in the glorious strength of conception and achievement than any race of created man: but from my very pride of race, springs my intense scorn of that phantasm manufactured by the political bosses called 'Negro domination.' "Socially I want no mixing of the races. It is best that both should preserve the race integrity by staying apart. But when it comes to law and justice, I despise the Anglo-Saxon which is such an infernal coward as to deny legal rights to any man on account of his color, for fear of 'Negro domination.' "Dominate what? 'Dominate' how? 'Dominate' whom? "It takes intellect to dominate. Haven't we got it? "It takes majorities to dominate. Haven't we got them? "It takes wealth to dominate. Haven't we got it? "It takes social, financial, legislative, military, naval, ecclesiastical and educational establishments to dominate. Haven't we got them? For a thousand years the whites, the Anglo-Saxons, have had all the advantages. Armed with the garnered wealth of ten centuries, equipped with all the mental advantages of school systems, hoary with ages, holding all the land, all the avenues of commerce, all the sources of political power, outnumbering the blacks eight to one, and continually gaining on them, what words can paint the cowardice of the --- THE FORUM Anglo-Saxon who would deny 'equal and exact justice' to the ignorant, helpless poverty-cursed Negro in whose ears the clanks of chains have scarcely ceased 'domination.' "Away with such contemptible timidity of counsel. "Right is everlastingly right. Wrong is eternally wrong."—Thomas E Watson in People's Party Paper, July, 1893. [Then on top of all that suffice it to be true: "What fools you mortals be." Socially, he wants no mixture," "another phantasm." Why don't his race quit it then? Watson has changed some during the intervention of these thirteen years, according to his magazine. We don't care for what Tom Watson saays. Good or bad, things which are inevitable will come to pass.] How to Spend Your Vacation. The most profitable way to spend your vacation is the most economical way. A goodly number don't know what economy really is: economy does not mean that you abstain from all pleasure, nor to be stingy, nor to starve yourself, etc., but spend your money wisely and according to your income. If you cannot afford to do a thing, don't do it. Russell Sage says you have no business taking a vacation—we shall not agree just now with him, yet he may be right. Vacations are contagious and seductive to laziness, but people who labor hard each day for ten hours needs thirty days leave of absence in August, if possible, but that should be spent rightly. Your life on earth is but a vacation, and, according to the Bible, we are only strangers on a pilgrimage to another land. Senator Arthur Pue Gorman of Maryland, is dead. Now what's the matter with Tillman, Vardamafi, et al., that they don't go forth to their last resting place, where angels fear to tread. Forum. Don't worry brother, the enemies that you see today, you will soon see no more forever.—The Frederick, Md., Hornet. You look then, for a new nation, and a reformatron, after the foes this day are gone? Louisville, Ky., is to have a Negro library, the cost of which will be $450,000. $250,000 of which is the gift of Andrew Carnegie. The democrats have not acted altogether fair in that deliberation in the board of supervisors. They should have at least, given the Republican members a parliamentary hearing. The rise of Negro journals and the advent of Negro magazines, calls for young colored men and women who can push the quill and say something at that. The mere fact that you have a diploma from some school or college is not worth the proverbial "row of pins," it's what you can do and "show up." COOK WITH GAS. 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 City THE FORUM Goes among influen Read by Bot Has good V Goes among influential people. Read by Both Races Has good Writers. 529 North Side Square Is now the Leading Colored Has the largest and best circulation. 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 ading Colored City. Influential people. Both Races Writers. THE PEERLESS BOARDING HOUSE, 807%. East Washington Street. For Ladies and Gentlemen. Everything neat and clean Try Our Meals )} Cents. Ice Cream to-morrow. ENOS COOPER, Proprietor. Miss Gertrude Jones, Cleve land, Ohio, a singer, will appea- at St. Paul, June 27, Don’t mis it, Opportunity for Young Men. The demands in all parts of this country. and in several foreign coun- ties, for well-trained men of our race in the direction of scientific and practical agriculture are so great that this institution is willing to offer exceptional advantages to young men who wish to come here and take either a regular or post-graduate course in agriculture. We cannot) begin to supply the demands that come to us for trained men in the direction of agriculture. The posi- tions for which these trained men are wanted are those in almost every case which pay high salaries. We wish to get hoid of men who have received as far as possible, a good education before coming here, and are ready to enter on a tho- rough course in agriculture. — Per- sons, however, can pursue the literary studies at Tuskegee, while taking the course in agriculture. For,futher information address. booker T. WAsnINGTon, Principal, Tuskegee Intitute, Alabama. WHENINST, 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 aia Residence? | 2nd Floor Williams’; Bldg! | Old Phone 21-4 Rings. | A, OM. Williams and John Brown left this week for Ann Arbor, to attend the summer law school. THE FORUM 3 | 0. H JONES & SON SH, | Contracting and se Building ~ |All Work promptly and neatly | Done. pet. (117_-N. 8th Street. ae W. D. CHAMBERLAIN, Proprietors, H. W. AVERITT. Springfield Canvas Goods Co. TENTS, AWNINGS and Anything Made of Canvas. Camp Outfits and Tents of All Sizes for Rent. :: orrice 121, N, Sixth St. SPRINGFIELD, ILL. COLONIST RATS. a ONCE AGAIN THE Chicago Alton P=] Ticket Bargains MONTANA, UTAH, SoLeaane. due, saduNeten, OREGON BRITISH COLUMBIA, ARIZONA, NEVADA, NEW MEXICO, TEXAS, MEXICO AND CALIFORNIA February { to April 7, and Sept, | to Oct. 31, 1906 For complete particulars call upon —_ address D. CG, CAMPBELL, Ticket Agent, Chicago & Alton Railway, SPRINGFIELD, ILL. Keep an -onthis space. The New Grocery Firm. J. Edw. Thompson & Co 804 E. Washington St. Try Our ‘ ’ M.thers, Bread BAKERY. :-: C. HARTMANN, Proprietor. Both Telephones 822. 822 East Adams Street, PRINGFIELD, - ILLINOIS. When you want acopy of the Forum, The Freeman or the Ne- gro magazines, drop inat 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 Musiza! 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 au- spices of Mrs. Abner Naylor for the benefit of the church. The chief attraction of the evening will be the singing of Miss Ger- trude 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 Springtield’s best talent, Re- member the date, June 27th. €ome one, come all and see the beautiful flowers and hear the sweet singing of one of our most noted singers. Admission 25c. | Oh that Washington — street were as quiet all the time as it | was last Thursday: Mrs. H, H. Long, who has been quite ill, is somewhat bet- ter, but not able to be out, Dr. J. H. MaGee, one of the ablest scholars in the city, has an important paper at the bian- nual Jubilee. Little Giles Barksdale died last Thursday about 8 o'clock p. m. The Forum offers a word of condolence to the survivors, Art. W. Naylor, who led the grand march and won Ist prize, atthe Metropolitan ball, will lead grand march at the Jubilee. | Excuse us for not mentioning all the names of a*‘colored,, peo- ple who went to Havana, Will you please vote for Reece? WANTED,—a humorous re. porter anda man to get the po- lice news. See Manager. Don’t forget Childers Monday. Don’t sight your girl July 19. ® G. F. McClain of Mi Vernon, Ind., arrived in the city this week, with the hope of making ‘this his home. The Havana excursion turned out to be a riot, in part. CONTINENTAL LEGION 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. AY PAYMET. 0 Men and Women Deputies Wanted Everywhere. For further particulars address, C. WICKLIFFE SMITH, supreme Organizer, 201 East Main street, Danville, Illinois. CHAS. W. COLLEY, Supreme President, 506 W. Center t., Danville, Ill. CONTINE COLORED FRATERNA Fraternal benefit Order which furnishes at actual SIGNIFICENT CLASSICAL MENT EVER BEFORE Springfield M'S BIANNUAL BILEE. Era of a New "Social Springfield." Place at Masonic in June. Most unique thing ever are given. Consist of the ablest talent. The d there will be two or three able m. There will be grand opera able singers. Lusely decorated, presenting a mag- will be given to St. Louis, Decatur, all points within a radius of 120 white friends. The Most Magnificent Classical Entertainment ever before given in Springfield THE FORUM'S BIANNUAL JUBILEE. Will mark the Era of a New "Springfield." Will take place at Main Hall in June. Positively the most unique things before given. The Program will consist of the ablest talent Music will be classical and there will be two or three Speakers on the platform. There will be grand selections by a chorus of able singers. The Hall will be profusely decorated, presenting nificent scenery. Special inducements will be given to St. Louis, Quincy, Jacksonville and all points within a radius miles, also to our local white friends. 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 three able Speakers on the platform. There will be grand opera selections by a chorus of able singers. The Hall will be profusely decorated, presenting a magnificent scenery. Special inducements will be given to St. Louis, Decatur, Quincy, Jacksonville and all points within a radius of 120 miles, also to our local white friends. usic 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. Admission, Single 35c, Per Couple Reece FOR by reasurer tion Monday, Admission, Single 35c, Per Couple 50c. Roy Reed FOR County reasurer Primary Election Monday Roy Reece June 25th, 1906. --- Negro Men and Women Deputies Wanted Everywhere. VOTE FOR OVER $300,000 INSURANCE IN FORCE. NENTAL (ICORPORATED.) Classical before field ANNUAL new "Social Masonic thing ever best talent. The two or three able to grand opera representing a mag- Louis, Decatur, a radius of 120 red. open the dance til 1:00 a, m. sharp. Couple 50c. SELF WASHING MONMOUTH ILLINOIS The best is always yourself. ...CAPIT G the Quality! 723 East THE CIY CHU day, Vote for For Sh --- FOR L TAL LEG ORATED.) PEDIARY ORDER OF AMERIC cident and Old Age Disability Benefit PAYMET. particulars address, C. WICKLIFFE S 201 East MA TRY IT HAS SELL SELL WASHING SOAP TRADE MARK REGISTERED Monmouth Illinois The best is always the cheapest. yourself. ...CAPITOL GEO. BO the hustler Quality! Qual our water 723 East Was Both Pho THE CITY CHURCHES MAPLE CITY TRY IT WAS NO SELF EQUAL IN THE WORLD WHITE BAR WASHING SOAP TRADE MARK REGISTERED MONMOUTH ILLINOIS The best is always the cheapest. We claim the best. Try for yourself. ...CAPITOL LAUNDRY... GEO. BOLLMAN the hustler for business. Quality! Quality!! Quality!!! our watch-word. 723 East Washington Street Both Phones 207. And their Pastors. Evangelical Lutheran—15th, between Washington and Jefferson streets. Services: 8 p. m. to 9 p. m. every Sunday; Sunday School, 3 p. m. to 4 p. m. Instructions every Friday evening. New Hope Baptist Church-Corner 8th and Miller streets.—Preaching at 11 a. m. and 8 p. m.; Sunday School at 9:30 a. m. B. Y. P. U., 6:30 p. m. Mr. C. Hatcher, Supt. Sunday School. J. H. Fulton, D. D., Pastor. St. Paul's A. M. E. Church—Sunday services: Preaching at 10:45 a.m. and 7:45 p. m. Sunday School, 2:45 p. m. Y. C. A., 4 p. m., to which all young men are invited. Y. P. S. C. E., 6:45 p. m. Rev. T. Price, Pastor. St. John's A. M. E. Church—14th, between Mason and Reynolds streets. —Preaching at 11 a. m.; Sunday School at 2:30 p. m.; preaching at 8 p. m.—Rev. J. Bundy, Pastor. Rev. Dr. Cotton, P. E. Springfield District, Illinois Annual Conference. Vote for W. For Sheriff of Count Vote for W. M. Childers For Sheriff of Sangamon County, L. J. KEMP, Supreme Secretary Hoopesten, Illinois. GION ICA fits to both men and women. SMITH, supreme Organizer, East Main street, Danville, Illinois. NAPLE CITY WHITE BAR EQUAL IN THE WORLD WASHING SQAP We claim the best. Try for LAUNDRY... OLLMAN for business. quality!! Quality!!! utch-word. Washington Street phones 207. Pleasant Grove Baptist Church—18th and Cass streets.—Preaching at 11 a. m. Sunday School, 2:30 p. m.; preaching at 8 p. m.—Rev. William Bates, Pastor, 1718 Kansas street. Union Baptist Church, 12th and Mason streets.—Preaching at 11 a. m.; Sunday School, 2:30 p. m.; preaching at 7:30 p. m.—Rev. J. D. Underwood, D. D., Pastor. Grace M. E. Church—Corner 14th and Brown streets.—Preaching every Sunday at 11 a. m. and 8 p. m. Sunday School at 2:30 p. m.—Rev. Wm. E. Wilson, Pastor. Zion Baptist Church—Corner 9th and Carpenter streets.—Preaching at 11 a.m. Sunday School at 1:30 p. m. B. Y. P. U., 6:30 p. m. Preaching at 8 p. m.—Rev. J. B. Anderson, B. D., Pastor. See Davis and Terrell, extravagaza extraordinary, at Masonic hall, June 28. Smoke the 3 point. 5ct Cigar. The Illinois Hotel is becoming a rival to the Leland and St Nick M. Childers of Sangamon County, William’s Hotel. First $ class" accomo- dations. Hotand Cold Baths. Rooms modernly Fur- nished. llth and Washington Springfield, Illinois. Trado At CLARKSON’S New Modern Drug Store 213 So. 6th Street, Springfield, Il., NEWSPAPER LAW. 1. Subscribers who do not give ex- press notice to the contrary are con- sidered as wishing to continue sub- scriptions, 2. If subscribers order the discen- tinuance ef their periodicals, the pub- lisher may continue to send them un- Ul all arrearages are paid. 3. If subscribers neglect er refuse *o take their periodicals frem_ pest- effice to which they are directed they are responsible until they have settled their bills and ordered them discen- tinued. 4. If the subscriber moves to an- other place without informing the pub- Msher, and the papers are sent te the former directions, they are held re- sponsible, 5. The courts have decided that the refusing to take periodicals from postoffice, or removing and leaving them uncalled for, is prima facie evi- dence of international fraud. 6. If subscribers pay in advance they are bound to give notice to the publishers, at the end of their time, if they do not wish to continue it otherwise the publisher is authorized to send it, the subscriber will be re- sponsible until an express notice with payment of arrearages is sent to the publisher. 7. The latest postal laws are such that newspaper publishers can arrest any one for fraud who takes a paper and refuses to pay for it. Under this law the man who allows his subscrip- tien to run along for some time, un- paid, and then orders the postmaster to mark it “refused,” and has a card sent notifying the publishers, lays himself Hable to arrest and fine, the “For good work, quick work, easy work, and all kinds of work, give me the Reming tom.) says the expe- rienced operator. Remington nee. vee Sey 4% 710 Locust. = THE FORUM AMERIOAN HAIR- GROWER. ee a %y 7 ra | aor a ee : ee aos te ae ‘ » RRS - i; AM “ Lr i ae Par S W ‘ | A good, reliable hair-grower. It is food for the hair roots, thereby cau sing it to grow and present a lust- rous, healthy appearance. If your bair is long enough, you cannot do without it, as a fine per- fume dressing, at a very reasonable price. ROBERT CLARKsON’s drug store. 213, south 6th st. A. s. MITCH- KLL's drug store. 5th and Monroe sts., sell it—and recommend it. Price: 25 cents. springfield, Ill., Mise Velma Steele has been employed by The Forum as book keeper and office lady, You can secure all the colored, papers and magazines from Dun. can and Thompson 812 E. Wash- ington St. The Havana excursion was an outrage. Spring field, Illinois, Juue 12 ‘06 Ifeveryone of my friends in Sangamon Co, will take time to goto the polls at the primaries on June 25 and vote for me,1 shall be nominated for county Treasurer, My name appears on the ticket, last on the list of ce ndidates *for this office, but I r ly on my friends to place it on the top when the votes are coun. ted Appreciating your efforts to asst, me in my canvass and than- king ali, lam yours truly. W.E. WalTteE. Wilson’s New Place Restaurant Staple and Fancy Groceries and Ice Cream Regular Meals and Short Orders Homemade Pies—Candies | Fine Cigars Morris Wilson, Proprietor. er. lltand Madison. 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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. |) 8 ay eases a cae ullt-up-wheels, sa es, pedals, rts and re} irs, ane COASTER- BRAKES, everyinkog in the bicycle line are soid by us at half the usual prices charged by dealers and repair men. Write for our big SUNDRY catalogue. but write us a postal today. DO NOT THINK OF BUYING a DO MOT WAIT picycte or « 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. Tec Accote RAseRCu of lcn RRGGe orem oe Henry Watterson’ Paper The Weekly Courier-Journal and the One year, only $1.50 Few people in the United States have not heard of the Courier-Jour- nal. Democratic in all things, fair in all things, clean in all things, it is essentially a family paper. by a special arrangement we are enabled to offer the WEEKLY OOURILER- JOURNAL one year and this paper for the price named above. Send your subscription for the combina- tion to us—not to the Courier-Jour- nal. The Forum 354 S. 6th treet. Roy M. Seeley Attorney at Law. 5234 North Side Square Both Phones1503- 'pr. J E Henderson Office: 107% West Side Square. HOURS: 9 ter a. m.; 3105; 7to8 p,m FIKST WARD PLACE: 218 North 13th Street. HOURS; Till 8 a. m.; rater m.; 5:30 te 6:30 p. m., aud at night, Telephone Maia lissy en Do You Want A . Handsome Pic- ture? Of the Photos of 11 prominent col- ored people to hang in your house ize: 2023 inches, Price: Agents wanted, Call or write, E L, Rogers, 35+ So 6th street; Ll rt “ ‘O:SC;OCS Lawrence Brando, : Proprietor | East End Sample Rooms Northwest cor. 11th and Mason sts, A aboice line of WINES, LIQUORS and CIGARS. Ice Cold Reisch Beer on Tap.. The Clergy a Powerful Factor. A very few people ever stop to think what a power the man is who stands behind the pulpit and expounds the words of truth and wisdom. Forever teaching the principles of honesty, uprightness and purity, without which we would be in utter darkness, superstition and crimes. He is continually recalling to our minds the duty we owe to ourselves, our neighbors and our God, such duties hang heavily upon each of us, and in a measure our rise or downfall hinges upon them. There is a growing tendency, and it is to be regretted, that our people are becoming to depreciate the services of such men, when we should admire, reverence and honor them in the capacity in which they are placed. Quincy Advance. [The man 'behind the pulpit'] may or may not be a 'power, i. e. for good. He is, as you say, a 'power' but we are chagrined too often, because our 'colored' men 'behind the pulpit' are immoral drunkards, and are ignorant. We agree that an intelligent, upright, honest, sober and christian man 'behind the pulpit,' is a mighty power for good, if he is not of this type, he is not so powerful for good. This is also the prerequisite for the man behind the pen, the hoe or any other avocation in life.] Casey Loses Valuable Papers. W. T. Casey, who is incarcerated in the county jail, and who had some very valuable writings of many years' hard work on the race question, which he had anticipated publishing in book form unfortunately was dispossessed of them by accident of the authorities, who, after apprehending the fact that some one tried to break out of jail, searched in every nook for the instrument used by the alleged violator, destroyed everything found, and unintentionally destroyed the manuscript. Mr. Casey is well versed as a writer and the public would have been glad to have read what he might have presented. News Items From Clinton. III. The M. E. church is progressing successfully under the pastorate of Rev. S. R Cottrell. He preached two eloquent sermons last Sunday which were highly appreciated by those in attendance. He is also bringing the Sunday school to the front. Rufus Gardner and Miss Carrie King of Decatur, were married last Saturday at the home of the bride's sister. Mrs. William Caidwell, 516 N. Elizabeth street, ages legal. The wedding was attended by a few friends and relatives. They returned to Decatur where they will reside in the future. Miss King is a popular and well respected young lady and is a graduate of the Decatur high school. She has always been a faithful worker in THE FORUM church circles and always has a helping hand toward all undertakings in that line. The groom is a prosperous gentleman who has resided in Decatur for a number of years and is progressing rapidly. The happy couple have the congratulations of all. Chas. Stewart on the Ransom Affair Normal, Ala., June 16, 1906. In a statement sent out from Boston to the various papers of the country, it is charged that Prof. W. H. Councill, President of A. & M. College, located at this place for the training of colored boys and girls mistreated the Rev. Dr. R. C. Ransom, of Boston, because Dr. Ransom had been ejected from a Pullman car and mistreated by some southern white men. If this was true President Councill deserves the censure of the civilized world. I desire to give the true version of the whole affair, because I was present and was the first to call on Mr. Ransom after his arrival here, hence I am in a position to give the facts in the case. Dr Ransom came to Normal, on invitation from the President and faculty to deliver an address to the graduates. He went to Huntsville and telephoned the college, and a carriage was ordered to bring him out, which it did. When I heard that he had reached Normal, I went to call on him and found that he was in bed with his shoes, coat, and hat on. I spoke to him, as I have known him a number of years. He got up staggering, and told me he had some trouble on his way here and was upset, therefore wanted some milk. I sent for the milk or him, told him to undress, and go to bed, but he went back to bed as before only removing his hat and ulster. Later officers of the Alumni called on him, and finding him intoxicated, they recommended that he be excused from delivering the address. He was excused and the amount of money which had been agreed upon was paid to him. He was informed that he could have a carriage whenever he desired it to carry him to the city. He got himself together and left for Huntsville, taking the first train from there for home. Prof. Councill did not know anything about the trouble he had had enroute to Normal, until after he had been excused from delivering the address, hence did not act on that but excused Dr. Ransom, because he had returned to his old habit: he was drunk. There was nothing else for Mr. Councill to do, and if Dr. Ransom had been allowed to speak in this condition, President Councill would have been censured, so you may see the position in which he was placed and allow truth to get a hearing through your columns.—CHAS. STEWART. Fortieth Anniversary. Shiloh Court will celebrate their 40th anniversary on July 5, instead of June 28, as was announced last week. The hours will be 8 to 11 p. m. in their hall in the Masonic Temple JOHN L. J FURN Furniture, C Ranges And all kinds of hous We credit everyb when sick or out of nights until 8:30. 626 JOHN L. JONES FURNITURE CO. 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. Springfield, Miss Gertrude Jones, of Cleveland, Onio, who comes to this city direct from Chicago, where she has filled similar engagements, is an accomplished young lady whose reputation as a cant trice, has preceded her, and yet, her ardent ambition is to become more proficient in the utilization of her gifts and ere long, she will cross the Atlantic to place her voice under the Berlin masters for a more thoro conception of the complex intricacies of voice culture. Mrs. Naylor is to be congratulated for securing the services of this young lady for her classical recital at St. Paul church, Wednesday, June 27. A large audience should greet her. If you want to buy a house or lot or want to sell what you have or borrow money on your real estate, address Real Estate Agent, care of Editor FORUM, and the man will call and see you in person. 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. 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. Offi ce. 35 $ o. 6th Phone, old, 998 New. Re. 192 "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. On to the Keystone. 626 E. Adams Street Illinois. G. EDWARD BAUMANN CHAS. T. BAUMANN --- The Recital. Notice MOTTO: NOTICE! THE FORUM has opened a Business Men's Directory cheap enough for all to advertise. 1 inch 1 month .50 1-2 " 1 month .25 NO CHANGE CHAS. T. BAUMANN G. EDWARD BAUMANN Baumann Bros. Prescription Druggists Deutsche Apotheke Cor. 7th and Washington Sts. Tel. Main 654 115 West Side Square Tel. Main 653 REISCH BREWERY CO. City Brewery Their Bottle Beer is Fine Bock's Special Can't be Beat Try it! LODGE NOTICES. Price $4.00 per year. Capital City Lodge, No. I2, K. of P., meets every second and fourth Monday night of each month, in masonic hall, on north eight street. Special meetings made known by k. of S. Hardin Long Chancellor Com. C. Renfro, K. of R and S 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. 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 Two fine Brunswick Pool Tables Young Men's Headquarters 121 South 4th-st. Benj. Jackson, Prop. Society and Local Smoke the 3 R 5c ciga, union made. Capt. R. A. Byrd left this week for Quincy. Mrs. Abner Naylor visited in Jacksonville last Sunday. The editors of the Keystone paper should not be so rabid. The First Regiment of the I. N. G., will be in camp. June 23. The Metropolitan Club will give another entertainment in July. Miss Lula Tucker and little Marie Tucker have returnd from a pleasant visit in Kentucky. Redginald Dotson and Miss Allene Bailor were united in the holy bonds of matrimony, Sunday, June 17, in St. Louis. Miss Elizabeth Williams was assaulted by some stripe of a man. A state warrant has been issued for him charging assault and battery. Again we ask: Where is the Colored Historical Society? The idea, we reiterate, is a good one, and no good thing should be allowed to vanish after once being had. Mrs. Emma Craddock, is collector and soliciting agent for the Forum, spent this week at Lovejoy, E St. Louis and St. Louis in the interest of said paper. Mrs. M. F. Clark-Thompson left this week for the sea-shore, where she will spend the summer. She has purchased a home on E. Reynolds street and will make this city her future home. [ ] I Smoke the 3-R union made cigar, 5c. Mrs. Holton has been on the sick list the past week and it is hoped that she may soon recover. Smoke the 3-R union made cigar, 5c. In Honor of the Colored Graduates Class 1906. The Springfield Culture Club will tender Serman Hickman and John H. White, gradudes of the S. H. S., class of '06, a harvest banquet, Wednesday evening, July 4, at Masonic hall. The persons have been as a general committee of arrangements and each of them are requested to meet at Masonic Hall at 4 o'clock Sunday afternoon, June 24. Mesdames Emma Craddock, J. C. McClain, E. O. McKinney, C. H. Morgan, J. B. Anderson, E. L. White, Martha Pettitt. Misses Josie Snowden, Gertie Watts, Grace Holman, Ethel Rice and Miss Murrell. Messrs. Chas. Gibbs, E. L. Rogers, C. H. Morgan, Rev. A. L. Stewart, L. H. Green, T. R. Thompson, J. E. Thompson and Chas. Sellars. 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 eo rop. Ill Take For Opening Introduc Instrum Address Oration Piano s Trombo Vocal s Special --- Take the Interurban for all points South is now the Slogan. Forum's Bi-annual Jubilee. Given at Masonic Hall June 28, '96. Opening—"Jeru-alem" Nix's Orchestra Introductory Remarks E. L. Rogers Instrumental duet Misses Maud and Grace Nelson Address B. H. Bellamy Miss Davis' Space Oration, speaker of the occasion Capt. R A. Byrd Piano solo. (special) Marshall Yates Trombone duet Mr. and Mrs. Pettitt Vocal solo Nancy Brown Special, finale Terrell and Hickman Frappes. Sundaes or Chicken Dinners? Their sundaes cannot be excelled. If you do not know where we will tell you, why at Thompson & Tucker's 728 East Washington St. Metropolitan Barber Shop We give best service. Shop kept in first-class style. Competent Barbers-4 chairs. Telephone New No. 779. H. TUCKER, Proprietor. Cheapest, Best and Cleanest. Programme "Jerusalem" Nix's Cary Remarks E. H. Central duet Misses Maud and Grah B. H. Miss Davis' Space speaker of the occasion Capt. B. (special) Marsh duet Mr. and M. Nane male Terrell and Admission 35c. Per couple 50c. Nix's Orchestra E. L. Rogers Misses Maud and Grace Nelson B. H. Bellamy vis' Space on Capt. R A. Byrd Marshall Yates Mr. and Mrs. Pettitt Nancy Brown Terrell and Hickman . Per couple 50c. FORUM Published Weekly. $1.50 Per Year. Have you tried thoes ppes. Sundaes Chicken Dinner undaes cannot be excelled If you do not know where will tell you, why at Thompson & Tucker' 728 East Washington St. Metropolitan Barber St. Sundaes in Dinners? not be excelled. t know where we u, why at & Tucker's Washington St. itan arber Shop 107 South Eighth Street. We best service. Shop kept in first-cla Competent Barbers—4 chairs. BATHS! BATHS!! BATH Hot and Cold Baths at all times. shop kept in first-class style. barbers—4 chairs. THS!! BATHS!!! Baths at all times. BATHS! BATHS!! BATHS!!! Hot and Cold Baths at all times.