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THE FORUM VOL. 3. NO. 25. A Beautiful Banquet. Last Monday evening, there was tendered Serman Hickman and John H. White, graduates of Springfield High School a banquet. The hall Was beautifully decorated in colors and varigated were the luminous, there were thirty four plates set and at a late hour; Cnus. Sellers announced the invocation and all proceeded to partak of the repast. C. S Gibbles opened the toast in a fitting tribute and was followed by several others, among whom were: Emma J. Cuddock, Gor J. Beurd, L. H. Greu E. L. Riges and J. H. White. S. B Hickman who responded, mesdames E L. White and Hickman and J. C. McClain, gave excellent responses. The First Ward and Negligence The Aldermen of the First Ward should be ashamed of themselves, the streets are in an awful condition, grown thick with weeds, the people are not proud of their representatives in our City council, on 11th, street between Madison and Mason streets a tree has fallen across the sidewalk and is left there what do you think of that, our people should complain they have rights that the city should respect. We dont mean that you become indignant or aehement, but be sane and honest in your contirtirn. There are some beautiful residences on East Mason and other streets, what have made much notable improvements among which are; Edw. Lee, Wm Caucler, Harry Taylor, there are also many houses on this berutiful shady street which are abominable and should be torn down, especially those directly opposite Palme School. A Foul Deed. Last Sunday morning, when the church bells were calling the sheep to their fold, when the denizens had not fully awakened from their nightly repose, and the sun was but a few hours risen, their occurred a dastardly crime in our city. The victim is well-known—his name was Ben Lederle. The man who did the killing is unknown and is not yet apprended. The desperado is alleged to have stolen a bicycle and upon an attempt to pawn same, was halted for arrest by Officer Fehr, whereupon, the desperado slew his would-be conqueror, ran, and coming in close proximity, by accident, Lederle, fired the fatal shot --- "Be ye doers and not sayers only." In Next Week's Forum "Work in the Kitchen not necessarily degrading." "The wages of all sin is death." "The man with the fake votes." Harry Thaw. Just now New York City is astur on the account of the murder of Standford White by Harry Thaw, the millionaire. The alleged murderer will plead not guilty to the charge and the case will be watched with much interest. The Thaws claim the man slain was intimate with Thaw's wife for which intimacy Thaw slew White. The latest report, the unofficial, is that Thaw was not married to his lady friend, Miss Nesbit, whom he claims for a wife. Thompson's New Store. J. E. Thompson who has purchased the entire stock of the firm of Thompson Bros., formerly located at 806 E. Washington has moved one door west to 804 on the same street, and has one of the finest and most complete grocery stores in our city. The fixtures are nicely arranged, painted and varnised and the goods well displayed. This is quite a rise and we hope others will be inspired to hold on and out. In Next Week “Work in the arily degrading.” “The wages of “The man with A Brilliant Social Event. The home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Brown of 1031 so. 15 th St. was the scene of the most brilliant social event given this season. The reception was given in honor of Mrs. Bertie Johnson of Indiana and Mrs. Johnson of Alton Ill. relatives of Mr. Brown, who are paying a visit to the Capital City. The guests 50 in number were received in the west parlor by Mr. and Mrs. Brown which was decorated with roses. In the dining room the color scheme pink was carried out and the floral decorations Auto=Biography. W. T. Casey is publishing an auto biographical sketch of himself, his wife and their early courtship. The book will be out July 14. It will be profusely embellished with illustrations of the homestead, Mr. Casey and family and several representative citizens of the city. The matter is well compiled and the versatility of the writer makes the whole book rich with euphony and a ready seller. We venture to say it will be hard to supply the demand. Payne--Nelson Nuptials. Mr. Paul Hayne and Miss Jessie Nelson were married June 30 by Rev. T. Price, pastor of St. Paul church, at the residence of the bride's parents, 530 W. Canedy Rt. Afaer the wedning a supper was partaken of by the relatives of the couple. They left on the 12:25 a.m. Wabash, Sunday, for the West, where they will spend their honey moon. They will be at home to their friends, 411 S. Walnut St., Desmoines, Ia., after July 7th. ek's Forum Kitchen not necess- all sin is death." the fake votes." tnerein was pink carnations. Musicial numbers were contributed by Miss. Aiene White, Miss. Retta Davis and Mrs. Fish. Fireworks were displayed on the lawn which added to the celebration of the glorious fourth which deligdted the spectators on the veranda while those inside wereenjoing the game of whist and dansing Mr. Brown served a delicious repast after which the guests departed wishing the city to have more pleasant visitors as the Mrs Johnson. The names of those presen will be given in the next issue of the Forum. 15C A MONTH Elmer Rhinehart. Elmer Rhinehart, contractor and builder and skilled mechanic, has erected a shop on north 11th street, where his residence has been for the past three years, having moved his residence to 1107 E. Jefferson, on his own ground. Mr. Rhinehart is one of the most energetic and frugal men of our city and destined to become a man of financial note. He is the only Negro who owns an automobile in this city. The Political Situation. The Political Situation is as acute as ever, the fuctions have not abated, yet the chances are there will be some abatemena. The fight for U. S. Senator will be another Lincoln and Douglas affair long to be remembered. the candidates for the legislature are the prune ones for the selections of U. S. Senator. We have our city elections next spring also seven Aldermen. We get it from good authority that Mark Autony will be a candidate on the republican ticket for the nomination for the lower State legislature chamber. We feel competent and endorse the idea. There are many other things pressing along political lines. We ars almost forever confronted by politics and politicians, therefore it behooves us to use good judgement and make wise selections. Sunday Schools Meet at Bloomington. The thir'eentn annual convention of the Springfield district of the A. M. E Sunday School Union opened at Wayman Chapel on North Center street. There were over delegates present and the sessions proved enjoyable, as well as interesting and profitable. Last week was devoted to t literary and musical program, in which visiting delegates and local talent figured. The convention is considered one of the most interesting and beneficial ones ever before held, as it was an educational one, many points were brought to the surface and elaborated on. Miss. Daisy Donaldson, of this city was elected Dis. Sec't. and H. A. Donnegan Sec't. of men's classes. Congress has adjourned and the nation's attention will be diverted from Washington, temporally many important bill were passed and John Sharp Williams, ol Mississippi says they were all envalued by his party.—The Democratic. 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 Prepractors 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 Once. Samanu The Printer 3051 So. 6th St. EDITORIAL Saturday, July 7, 1906. One Grave Error. One great mistake a number of people make is this; (and it is especially applicable to Negroes)! When one fellow makes a success at a particular buisness, everybody and his uncle, goes at that buisness. Whatever you undertake, push that to the end and get the results. There is another class of negroes who are like the zig zag lightning, they seek something 'easy' in the least resistance this class is the most abominable. When they cant get by 'easy'. they don't work. they are the easy goers, the wife starvers, and the gamblers. Their habitat is also, often, the jail, they are, alias known as 'pimps'. We do not know the oirgin or root of the word. "The Regeneration of Africa". Beginning in our issue of July 14 or 21, we shall publish, serially. The Oration, which was delivered at Columbia Uni New York, by Mr. P. Ka. Isaka Seme, a student at that Uni. and a native African. His Oration, delivered April 15 1906, won first prize. We deem it our highest and most promfound privilege, to bring our people as nearly and as rapidly as possible in touch with the noble and inspiring things done by our people. Our aim in Journalism is to give the cream, sound the truth and speak out audibly and unmistakably against the trivial things our motto is higher ground, loftier things, the truth and to elevate those who are possessed with such Proclivites. this article is in the June Col. American Magazine. The courts special session of New York dedides that the Negro societies, operating under the name of The Independent Benevolent Protective Order of Elks of the World, have a right to exist. A suit was brought by the white order to restrain Negro societies from using the Elk pin, but the suit was decided in favor of the Negroes. 91 THE FORUM Bryan a Lesson to a Struggling Youth and the Negro Race. The resurrection from a seemingly political death, to that of the Standard bearer of his Party by William Jennings Bryan is not only Phenomenal but miraculous, it is also a striking lesson to every young man who is striving to make his way up this rugged road of life to a plane, where the air blows tranquil, and where f me's eternal roll of honor list is. It is, also soothing news to our race, a majority of whom no doubt, have striven to reach the goal, but alas, failed. It should encourage all to never die, though the enemies hold their post in rtums over your body, rise O my friend, like the Sphynx like Nebraskan from your ashes, and pass on upward until you shall have reached the apex on these mundane shores. Bank Among Negroes in Mississippi. Reference was made in these columns last week to the banks operated by Negroes in the State of Mississippi The list given was in complete. For on a little inquiry we find including the charters granted for banks at Columbus and Greenwood the Negroes are operating in the State of Mississippi twelve banks Two each at Jackson and Vicksburg, and one each at Indianola, Hattiesburg, Natchez, Mound-Bayou, Greenvill, Yazoo City, Columbus and Greenwood. These banks of course must meet the requirements of the Mississippi State laws and all of them appear to be doing splendid business. (The last two named have not opened buicness as yet.) All of these banks, except possibly two, have been opened for business during the administration of the famous Gov Vardam. It would uppear that all of the Negroes of Mississippi are not of the Govenor's liking; Southwestern Christian Avopocate, New Orleans Louisiana. Mississippi Negro Business League Last week at Jackson. Miss, the state business men's league met. Many able speeches were made. Dr. S. D. Redmond, an able physician, represented the mayor of the city. (Dr. Redmond is a colored man.) Maj Millsaps, (white) an able man and a philanthropist, delivered an address and in course of his remarks said: "I feel proud that colored men are looking after their own interests and in the state the two rices would go up together or go down together, as their interests are mutual." This is a contrast to Vardamanism. C. A. Green of Holly Springs, Miss., a premier merchant, was in attendance, also Fred D. Moore of New York, There seems to be a lack of the interest in encampment this season for some reason. It is good. The glorious 4th has come and gone and we are glad. COO WIT GAS 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 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. 529 North Side Square Pablo Picasso YERS & CO Village Road House. FINE BUFFET and RESTAURANT in CONNECTION. POOL and BILLIARDS. Dance Every Wednes day and aturday. 2205 East Kansas Street. S. J, MORTON, PROP. ORUM CONTINENTAL LEGION COLORED FRATERNAL BENEFICIARY ORDER OF AMERICA For further particulars address, C. WICKLLE SMITH, upreme Organizer. 201 East Main street. Danville, Illinois. President, e, Ill. CHAS. W. COLLEY, Supreme President, 506 W. Center t., Danville, Ill. CONT COLORED Fraternal benefit Order which furnis CONTINENTAL (ICORPO LORED FRATERNAL BENER which furnishes at actual cost. Life, Ac es For further p PICNIC- lows' Band Light Social and Sunlight Circle will give an rounds next Wednesday, July 11, requested to be present; bring your the band day and night. merriment and Night, All DAY PL Odd Fellow and Sun Light The Odd Fellows Band and Sunlight all day picnic at the Fair Grounds ne at which time everyone is requested to basket and have a good time. There will be music by the band day Music and me Day and N All DAy PICNIC Odd Fellows' Band and Sun Light Social The Odd Fellows Band and Sunlight Circle will give an all day picnic at the Fair Grounds next Wednesday, July 11, at which time everyone is requested to be present; bring your basket and have a good time. There will be music by the band day and night. Music and merriment Day and Night. The Woodriver Baptist Sunday School convention meets this week at Rock Island. The Autioch school is represented by Mrs. Vernon. Special. week at tioch sc Mrs. Ver Dacatu Decatur celebrated the 4th in jolly games at picnics. Some took stuffed baskets and spent the day at Wilson's park. All returned satisfied. Others—mostly young people—spent the afternoon at Fairview. Many of these worked in the forenoon but made the best of the afternoon in bushels of fun. We would be glad to say this as often as the truth permits. No one person can be two living persons. It is a general complaint among our Decatur people about the enterningling of all classes into society. some few claim there is no difference; We are all one and the same. While we do no for a moment entertain the latter we do most imphatically say that there is too little difference shown. We are judged by the Mars and we must be one or two good or bad. How we designate our stand, by association? Do we do it? not enough, we are afraid of hurting some ones feelings. Everyone has his moral election. If he chooses the lower class, he has said that he doesn't want the bitter. The Sympathetic good element beginsto fear They offer compromise and muf balf way; they neutralize and be come nothing. Mrs. Emma Craddock of the Forum is iu Bloomington this week on business for said pader. The Ladies have changed the date for their saies day at J. E. Thompson's, from July 6 and 7 to July 13 and 14. --- --- Negro Men and Women Deputies Wanted Everywhere. Decatur News Letter. Special. Everybody in Decatur is busy doing something. The union picnic is still under preparation for the middle of the mouth. All Springfieldians wishing to be present or take any part, will please send all communications to A. V., 230 W. Main street. There will be bicycle racing. foot racing and ball playing; other games are being arranged. This is to be a union picnic where everyone will be at home. A large number of Decatur's best girls and church workers who represent the best talent; under the direction Miss Samuella Ganaway, are making rapid preparations to present a play entitled the "Spinsters' Convention." It will be given at the Christian Temple on Church St The proceeds will go for the benefit of the A. M. E. church. This play is full of mirth and laughter and can but give the spector a few hours of exquisite pleasure. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Cecil are over from Indianapolis, visiting friends and relatives. Mr. Cecil is a paper hanger and painter and has done a deal of work during the past few months in his town. Mrs. O. B. Clanton has returned from her trip to the west and southwest. She will probably remain in Decatur until fall. Rev. J. A. Crockett of Antioch Baptist church, received a telegram last Sunday night that his house in Petersburg. Ill., had been destroyed by fire. The cause of the fire has not as yet been ascertained, but, the house with all its furniture has been destroyed. MUSIC THE FORUM OVER $300,000 INURANCE IN FORCE. NENTAL (ICORPORATED.) ETERNAL BENEFICIARY ORDER at actual cost. Life, Accident and Old Age D PAYMET. For further particulars address, C. CNIC- Band Social Circle will give an Wednesday, July 11, present; bring your night. riment ght. SELL WASHING MONMOUTH ILLINO The best is always yourself. ...CAPI We Must Be or Not Be. --- --- TAL LEG ORATED.) FICIARY ORDER OF AMERICA cident and Old Age Disability Benefi PAYMET. particulars address, C. WICKLILLE S. 201 East M IT WAS SELL SELF WASHING MONMOUTH ILLINOIS The best is always the cheapest. yourself. ...CAPITOL GEO. 30 the hustler Quality! Qual our wat 723 East Was (1) Pho MAPLE CITY IT HAS NO SELF EQUAL IN THE WORLD WHITE BAR WASHING SOAP TRADE MARK REGISTERED. MONMOUTH ILLINOIS The best is always the cheapest. We aim the best. Try for yourself. ...CAPITOL LAUNDRY... GEO. BOLLMAN the hustler for business. Quality! Quality!! Quality!!! our watch-word. 723 East Washington Street (1) Phones 207. THE CITY CURCHES 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. FOR One fine Upright for $225. $5 balance on ea Ap FOR SALE. One fine Upright $400 Piano for $225. $50 or $25 down balance on easy payments ... Apply to EDITOR FORUM. L. J. KEMP, Supreme Secretary Hoopesten, Illinois. GION ICA fits to both men and women. SMITH. upreme Organizer. ast Main street. Danville. Illinois. NAPLE CITY WHITE BAR EQUAL IN THE WORLD WASHING SOAP We aim the best. Try for LAUNDRY... OLLMAN for business. lity!! Quality!!! tch-word. washington Street ones 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. Smoke the 3-R union made cigar, 5c. Smoke the 3 point. 5ct Cigar. The Illinois Hotel is becoming a rival to the Leland and St Nick SALE. Right $400 Piano 50 or $25 down easy payments ... apply to --For-- Sheriff of this Vote for Ch 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 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" sensitized or soft roads is overcome by the patent "Basket Weave" squeezed out between the tire and the road thus overcoming tires is $8.50 per pair, but for advertising purposes we are made of only $4.80 per pair. All orders shipped same day letter in. You do not pay a cent until you have examined and found it. We will allow a cash discount of 5 per cent (thereby make FULL CASH WITH ORDER and enclose this advertised plated brass hand pump and two Sampson metal puncture puncture closers to be used in case of intentional knife cut at OUR expense if for any reason they are not satisfactory. We are perfectly reliable and money sent to us is as sat Banker, Express or Freight Agent or the Editor of this publication these tires, you will find that they will ride easier, run finer than any tire you have ever used or seen at any price. That when you want a bicycle you will give us your order, order at once, hence this remarkable tire offer. COASTER-BRAKES, built-up-wheels, so everything in the big prices charged by dealers and repair men. Write for our help DO NOT WAIT but write us a postal today, bicycle or a pair of tires from wonderful offers we are making. It only costs a postal to Henry Watterson' Paper --- William's Hotel. First class accomodations. Ho and Cold Baths. Rooms modernly Furnished. 11th and Washington Springfield, Illinois. Trade At CLARKSON'S New Modern Drug Store 213 So. 6th Street. Springfield, Ill., NEWSPAPER LAW. 1. Subscribers who do not give express notice to the contrary are considered as wishing to continue subscriptions. 2. If subscribers order the discontinuance of their periodicals, the publisher may continue to send them until all arrearages are paid. 3. If subscribers neglect or refuse to take their periodicals from postoffice to which they are directed they are responsible until they have settled their bills and ordered them discontinued. 4. If the subscriber moves to another place without informing the publisher, and the papers are sent to the former directions, they are held responsible. 5. The courts have decided that the refusing to take periodicals from postoffice, or removing and leaving them uncalled for, is prima facie evidence of international fraud. 6. If subscribers pay in advance they are bound to give notice to the publishers, at the end of their time, if they do not wish to continue it otherwise the publisher is authorized to send it, the subscriber will be responsible until an express notice with payment of arrearages is sent to the publisher. 7. The latest postal laws are such that newspaper publishers can arrest any one for fraud who takes a paper and refuses to pay for it. Under this law the man who allows his subscription to run along for some time, unpaid, and then orders the postmaster to mark it "refused," and has a card sent notifying the publishers, lays himself liable to arrest and fine, the "For good work, quick work, easy work, and all kinds of work, give me the Remington," says the experienced operator. ```markdown ``` Remington Typewriter Company 710 Locust. THE FORUM THE LOVE OF A WOMAN 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. OBERT CLARKSON'S drug store. 213. south 6th st., A. s. MITCH-ELL'S drug store. 5th and Monroe sts., sell it—and recommend it. Price: 25 cents. springfield, Ill., Smoke the 3 R 5c cigar, union made. We are authorized to announce the candidacy of Wm. Childers for sheriff of Sangamon county subject to the decision of the Republican primaries, August 4. The VOICE of The Negro, Colored American Magazine, and McGirt's Magazine.. are here each month.. Price, 10c.. We will deliver each or all to your door each month. Give us your order and read good literature DuBois and his class or Order by Phone. Old 998. 3051/2 S. 6th St. E. L. ROGERŠ, Agent. --For-- Sheriff of this county. Vote for Childers, 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. 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 durable and lined inside with a special quality of rubber, which never becomes porous and which closes up small punctures without allowing the air to escape. We have hundreds of letters from satisfied customers stating that their tires have only been pumped up once or twice in a whole season. They weigh no more than an ordinary tire, the puncture resisting qualities being given by several layers of thin, specially prepared fabric on the tread. That "Holding Back" sensation commonly felt when riding on asphalt or soft roads is overcome by the patent "Basket Weave" tread which prevents all air from being squeezed out between the tire and the road thus overcoming all suction. The regular price of these tires is $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. $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. The Weekly Courier-Journal and the Forum One year, only $1.50 Few people in the United States have not heard of the Courier-Journal. Democratic in all things, fair in all things, clean in all things, it is essentially a family paper. By a special arrangement we are enabled to offer the WEEKLY COURIER-JOURNAL one year and this paper for the price named above. Send your subscription for the combination to us—not to the Courier-Journal. The Forum {5} S. (th) foot. Roy M. Seeley $ 5 2 3 \frac {1}{2} $ North Side Square Both Phones1503 REDRE THORN RECORO PUNCTURE PROOF ALFHELING TIRE CO. CHICAGO U.S.A. ```markdown ``` Notice the thick rubber tread "A" and puncture strips "B" and "D," also rim strip "H" to prevent rim cutting. This tire will outlast any other make—SOFT, ELASTIC and EASY RIDING. dively and easy riding, very durable and lined inside becomes porous and which closes up small punctures hundreds of letters from satisfied customers stating twice in a whole season. They weigh no more than ones being given by several layers of thin, specially kick" sensation commonly felt when riding on asphalt ticket Weave" tread which prevents all air from being overcoming all suction. The regular price of these issues we are making a special factory price to the rider a day letter is received. We ship C.O.D. on approval and found them strictly as represented. Whereby 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,itor of this paper about us. If you order a pair of easier, run faster, wear better, last longer and look at any price. We know that you will be so well pleased as your order. We want you to send us a small trial or-wheels, saddles, pedals, parts and repairs, and bring in the bicycle line are sold by us at half the usual write for our big SUNDRY catalogue. Postal today. DO NOT THINK OF BUYING a lot tires from anyone until you know the new and is a postal to learn it NOW. Since 107½ West Side Square. HOURS: 9 to 11 a.m.; 3 to 5; 7 to 8 p.m. FIKST 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 Maia 11229 Do You Want A Handsome Picture? Of the Photos of 11 prominent coloured people to hang in your house Size: 2x28 inches. Price: Agents wanted, Call or write, E L. Rogers, 35½ So 6th street; Lawrence Brando. 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Depart. *St. Louis Expres#...... 3:26am 3:25am “Midnight Speeial ...... 5:05am 5:05am ‘Capital City Flyers... | Starts 9:15 am oomingion Accom . 9:00am Stops s!pfd St. Louis Accom. — Stats 6:20am. ‘lyoirfe State Express... 2:85 pm 225 pm "Von Lhnhied .....+.6 4:16pm 4:16 pm *Chlengo Aceon ....... 8:40pm — Stops td-Fldved Accom .. Brarts 5:00pm sSunday Speci ....... Starts 7:15 pm Peoria “Division Arrive. Depart. *tooriy ACCOM .....06 9:10am — Stops iPeorla Uxpress ....... 4:00pm — Stops Peoria Accom v..c..+. Starte 3:10 pra 7 Venpeag eee «Stars CC am sSunday Special v.00... 0 Staris 6: fey Special... 9-00m_ Stops Oo. & A. INTERUREAN SERVICE, Springfela-Lincoly ts) eourbiaue eve Springfield at 9:40 a, m., 12 p.m., daily. Soringfield-Tincoty 1 rerciba wiive: at “pringfleld at 11:50 a. m., 5:50 p.m. Caste. *Daile, Daily ex, Sunday, sSunday only her folders. rates and further informa- tion call upon or address D, G. CAMPRELL, Ticket Avent Chicago & Alton Ry., Springfield, Ill. ; RALWAY TINE TABLES. i app WA G38 ERIE RAGS. aq Loewe bho OL Henot Tenth, between Wa hington and Jet ferson streets a Gotng Hast « Arrive. Depart. *Buralo Fast Mail......... 2:15 am 9:18 am aShicago Expres oo. Starts 7:30 am “Continental Linjted ..... $4 um 9:50 am abafayette Accom ........ Stars 1:40 pmo "Decatur Accom .......... 4:80 pm 5:15 pat *New York Express.......10:00 pm 10:05 pm Going West Arrive. Depart. “Kansae City Express...... 6:50 am 6:65 am *Clayton Accom ....s.c.-+- 8:41 am 8:44 am aSpringfleld Accom .......11:3) am Stors *icansas City-Denver Lim 12:30 pm 12:35 par *Continental Limited ..... 5:45 pm 5:60 pm aChicago-Springfleld Exp. 9:10 pm Stops *paily, aDatly except Sunday. ec ae ce ect me ILLINOIS CENTRAI RAILWAY. Taking effect Sunday, December 4 Northbound. Arrive. 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Cincinnati Exp. sleeper. 9:30 pm aNo. 42. Decatur & Side ll Accom. 3:30 pm Nos. 34 and 35 carry sleeping car he. tween Springfield, Indi: napolis and Cin- cinnati. *Daily, aDaily except Sunday. Prices For Political An- nouncenmnrents State and National Offices....% 10.00 County Offices....... .. ti. 500 Mavor of Springfleld .......... 4.00 Regular write-ups. 1e per line. Yeuline notice, one time, with an- Ineament, free. Political Announce- ments. FOR State SENATOR. I hereby announce myself a candi- date for the: Republican nomination for state senator from this district. If nominated and elected, 1 shall vote for the Republican candidate for United tates senator receiving the highest number of votes in this senatorial district. LOGAN Hay For County Clerk. Charles Opel announces his, candidacy for the office of county clerk of Sangamon county, to succeed himself, election Tues- day, Nov. 6, 1906 Sinoke the 3-R union made cigar, 5¢. Wilson’s New Place Restaurant Staple and Fancy Groceries and Ice Cream Kegular Meals and Short Orders Homemade Pies—Candies | Fine Cigars Morris Wilson, Proprietor. ec. lltand Madison. CONSOLIDATED STREET CAR ROUTE. Points of Interest. “Springfield’s attractions and How to Reach Them. ieee ) Lincoln home, cor. 8th and Jack- son streets—take so Sth car | Linco n Monument, Oak ridge Cem eterv--take north 5th street cars at 5th and Monroe streets. PARKS and PLEASURE RESORTS Washington Park, south wes’ of ci'y take So. 2nd. or Lawrence Av cars Resevoir Park North east of city. Take North 7th Cars Camp Lineoln. The nermanent camp grounds of the Iinois; Nations! Guards Take Rutlege | or Cam > Lincoln Oars. state Fair grounds North of city. Take North 7h cirs White City Park. Kast) of the civy Take EK Capitol Av. Cars at Sth ond Monroe eLDitrin oat o°, Tene cg eee pia icon ate. ORY agai EAST BOUND SUUCTH BOUND A.M P.M. 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Address Globe Printing Company, Publishers. urd Yates ha es=“ena OF; oa ek Ay a The First Ward Again. Three prominent Negroes of the first ward are respectively being mentioned for delegates to the county convention the 9. of August, viz: C. S. Gibbs, Otis B. Duncan and Mark Anthony. The former is a Cullom man, the middle man is an unknown quantity so far as we know and the latter is an aspirant not affiliated with any faction. The delegates to the county convention will name the delegates to the senatorial, congressional and state conventions, thus it is clear that the significance of whoever is chosen is paramount. We have no objection to either of the trio, but if any one of the trio is sent to represent the people, we hope that he will represent the people and not take any undue advantage to further their own ambitions. Heretofore the delegates to these conventions, instead of naming some constituent, have always said: "I'll go," and after they go forget about the voters who sent them. We call attention to these things that the voters can be wise to the situation and guard against a repetition of past performances. But since the first pricinct of the sixth ward has been coupled with the first ward, it may not be so easy for the Cullom gang to usurp things. It looks as if Yates will have an easy time in the first district, granting that Cullom carries the black belt, the first precinct of the first and the first precinct of the sixth, will offset any lead the Cullomites might gain in the second precinct. It looks like a pretty good scheme after all. Mr. Andrew Russell of Jacksonville, has filed his petition for the state treasuryship and if his candidacy is given the proper consideration, he will be a formidable opponent for Mr. Smulski of Chicago. Aside from Mr. Russell's experience as a financier and banker, and other adaptabilities essential in a good public officer, he is a man of easy approach and his popularity would add strength to the ticket. We advise the Sangamon county delegation to the state convention to "stand pat" for him, in fact, the delegation should be instructed to that end. Some Negro politicians believe in just gi'me de leavins' an'dat will do, I'll be satisfied," he says. This is not the proper thing. Be a man, if you can't make a living "mooching" pull off your coat and go at work right and you will be respected and sought by politicians. People are not looking for loafer and liars to do their political bidding any longer and we are glad of the fact. Many editors being lazy this warm weather, use the scissors freely. We don't blame them for that, but a goodly number of them are still lazier. They do not find time to credit their brother. What think ye of such fellows? Is not that stealing, and using the United States mails fraudulently? THE FORUM Does Mrs. Maggie L. Walker write the editorials of the St. Luke Herald, down there at Richmond, Va., or not? They copy from that paper so freely that we are almost persuaded to believe that a woman can't write so profoundly, tho, we don't mean to insinuate that they have not such a stable equilibrium, but such are rare instances. The recent primary held in this city, was a great big comedy of errors; if not that, it was a misfit conglomeration of miscellaneous absurdities. Everybody labored under the impression that Walter Black was the Yates candidate, but not so. Talk about quadrupled equation, etc., bei. g complicated, but Sangamon county politics make everything pale into blank insignificance so far as intricacies are concerned. A Travesty on Justice. We understand on good authority that Walter T. Casey, who is confined in the county jail, is being made the victim of unnecessary persecution. We do not propose to discuss the merits of Mr. Casey's case. That is the province of the courts and not of a newspaper. The law guarantees to every man a fair and impartial trial by an unprejudiced jury, as well as ample opportunity for defense. But while we believe in legitimate prosecution and enforcement of our laws, we do not believe such things should be accomplished by dishonorable methods and by persons who are actuated not by love of justice and fair play but by motives of petty meanness and revenge. We are informed on good authority that a few days ago, the authorities caused the arrest of Mr. Casey's daughter, Agnes, on a charge of kidnapping her two small brothers and sisters from the Lincoln Old Folks' Home It seems that the five children visited the jail to see their father who is devoted to them, and who contributes money to their support. notwithstanding the fact he is in prison. The smaller children expressed a desire, we are informed, to go up to their own home and stay awhile under the care of their grandmother. Agnes took them home and we are told, notified the Lincoln Home of her action. They remained at home one night and one day and the officers caused the arrest of Agnes and she is now confined in the jail annex. If this be true, we think it is wrong and an injustice. It was perfectly natural that the children would want to play at their own home and to be with their grandmother. Why, then, was Agnes arrested? Why is Mr. Casey not allowed to see his children regularly? Why are they withheld from his custody and from his mother's custody if they, are able to provide for them? 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 waiton you when sick or out of employment. Open nights until 8:30. Springfield, Are persons trying to alienate their affections from him and to use them against him as witnesses? He has labored hard for his children, in our opinion, and is at least, entitled to their custody and comfort. We hardly think such an honorable man as Judge Murray would, for a moment, countenance such petty actions. The true facts should be brought to his attention We understand those in charge of the Lincoln Old Folks' Home refuse to allow the smaller children to see their father except on rare occasions. We can't see just what satisfaction any person can derive of this kind of treatment of a man merely because he is in prison. We hope the public will investigate this case as we believe in fair play to all. 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. 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 "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. 626 E. Adams Street Illinois. 1 inch 1 month .50 -2 " 1 month .25 NO CHANGE. G. EDUARD BAUMANN CHAS. T. BAUMANN 115 West Side Square Tel. Main 653 --- Notice MOTTO: NOTICE! THE FORUM has opened a Business Men's Directory cheap enough for all to advertise. CHAS. T. BAUMANN Baumann Bros. Prescription Druggists Deutsche Apotheke Ccr. 7th and Washington Sts. Tel. Main 654 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. 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. Friday and Saturday, July 13 and 14, the new firm of J. E. Thompson, will be turned over to the ladies, and 10 per cent of all sales of those days will be donated to the Lincoln Old F. Home. A large crowd should attend and help the home by buying groceries. On to the Keystone. Peerless Ideal Portrait Co. Room 45 Myers' Bl'dg. Pictures enlarged in Cravon. Pastel, India Ink, Sepia and Oil. Oil Paintings, Landscapes Flowers, Fruit and Animals made to order ALL WORK GUARANTEED. Dr. C. H. JONES, Manager. Prof. R. M. MITCHEI Pictures enlarged in Crayon, 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 K of P. ENTERTAINMENT. Capital City L of P., will tender and program Ju ic Hall, to their who will be gue ing the encamp Capital City Lodge No 12, K. of P., will tender a grand feast and program July 17, at Masonic Hall, to their superior official, who will be guests the city during the encampment of the 8th. Society and Local The New Firm. DUNCAN and THOMPSON. We sell wall paper and paints, Staple and fancy groceries, Cigars and tobaccos 812 east Washington Street. Smoke the 3 4,5 cent Cigar. You can secure all the colored papers and magazines from Dun. can and Thompson 812 E. Washington St. Our representative, Mrs. Emma Craddock is in Bloomington on business for the Forum. Miss Maymie Richardson of St. Louis, was the guest of friends in this city last Sunday. C. C. Rose, representative of C. C. Lodge No. 12. K. of P., will leave Monday evening for Cham paign, Ill., to attend the grand session of the K. of P. Lodge, which meets in that city July 10. Louis Baker spent the 4th in St. Louis. Tom Conner, the jockey, has returned from Memphis, Tenn. Frank Coleman has been appointed a substitute letter carrier in this city; thus adding another star to the number of carriers and to the colored represntation. He is competent, a thorough gentleman and deserves the place. The Sunlight Social is to render a delightful entertainment. I Portrait Co. Pastel, India Ink, Water Colors, ings, Landscapes, Figures, als made to order for sale. GUARANTEED. manager. . MITCHELL, Artist odge No 12, K. for a grand feast ly 17, at Mason- superior official, sts the city dur- nent of the 8th. Grant Martian, Supt. of Union B. S. S., was in Rock Island this week at the Convention Miss. Jessie Neal attended the Rock Island S.S Convention. The following from Zion S S attended the S. S Convention at Rock Island Rev. J.B. Anderson Mrs. L. Waters a d S Alexander. From Union, Mrs Rev. J. D. Underwood attended. New Hope was represented by several of their prominent S. S. workers. Mr. Thos. Richardson 15 and Capital Ave. has beautifully painted his house Mrs. E. B. Smith left this week for Rock Island, where she will attend the Woodriver S. S, convention of which she is the corresponding secretary. Mrs. Mattie Johnson returned the latter part of last week from Bloomington where she attended the A M E. Sunday School convention and District Conference. There were several other attendants from this city. H. T Bowman, of the Advance Citizen, was in Alton the 4 th. C. C. Lee's Building. C. C. Lee is to be given credit for his energy and his gift to make money. He is completing a building on Washington street, which has his name carved on the apex, and which, regardless of the kind of business that is to be or may be conducted therein, is, to some extent, a credit to the Negro race industrially. THE FORUM Co. er Colors, figures, ale. Artist 2, K. feast ason- ficial, dur- e 8th. lding. --- Illinois Traction System Take the Interurban for all points South is now the Slogan. Examine his work and prices and you will patronize him. THE FORUM Have you Frappes. S or Chicke Their sundaes can If you do no wi ll tell yo Thompson Frappes. Sundaes or Chicken Dinners? Metropoli B We give best service. Competent H 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. ROSS, The Photographer For the Bes Pictures. Have you tried thoes appes. Sundaes Chicken Dinner sundaes cannot be excelled. If you do not know where will tell you, why at Thompson & Tucker's If you do not know where we will tell you,why at 728 East Washington St. Metropolitan Barber Sh 107 South Eighth Street. ve best service. Shop kept in first-class Competent Barbers—4 chairs. BATHS! BATHS!! BATHS!!! Hot and Cold Baths at all times. Published Weekly. $1.50 Per Year. tried shoes Sundaes in Dinners? not be excelled. t know where we , why at & Tucker's tan arber Shop op kept in first-class style. rbers—4 chairs.