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THE FORUM VOL. 3, NO. 28. For State Treasurer For State Treasurer Morgan Couniy Presents the Name of Andrew Russel for this Important Post-Is Well Qualified. Morgan county is asking the support of the Republicans of Illinois Andrew Russel, who is a candidate for the nomination for state treasurer. Mr. Russel has for years been one of the leading Republicans of his home county and more recently has come into business and political prominence throughout the state. Today he is known in every county in Illinois and is recognized as a man of unquestioned integrity and one eminently qualified for the position to which he aspires. Mr. Russel was born in Morgan ANDREW RUSSEL. county in 1856, and all of his life has been spent there. He is of Scotch Presbyterian descent and the strict, sturdy qualities of his ancestors are exemplified in his character. As is doubtless known to most readers. Mr. Russel has been for over five years, chairman of the State Board of Pardons and he also holds numerous positions of honor and trust in his home city of Jacksonville. There for thirty years he has been engaged in the banking business and he is recognized as one of the first bankers of the state. In 1892 he was elected president of the Bankers' Association of Illinois and is at present a member of the executive council of the association. Aside from his business and political work, Mr. Russel finds some time for the social side of life and is identified with various lodge organizations. All in all Mr. Russel is of the stalwart type of manhood and his personal and business qualifications "Be ye doers and not sayers only." SPRINGFIELD, ILL., SATURDAY, JULY 28, 1906. In Next Week's Forum "A Political Reform needed." "The passing of great men a signal for the coming generation.' "Bad Husbands should not expect to have Good Wives." are such as to equip him fully for the office of state treasurer, an office of great responsibility. Should he be nominated at the primaries Aug. 4th, the Republican party will have a candidate whose name will assure victory at the polls. The Passing of Russell Sage. The first of this week there passed away in New York, one of the formost financiers of the 19th and 20th centuries—Russell Sage. Had this venerable man lived a few days longer, his days would have numbered four score years and ten. He had amassed a fortune 50 years ago, and was at the time of his death, one of the few men worth one hundred million dollars. He believed in economy and by it made his way to the financial plane of presumed felicity—his life is worthy of study and emulation. Will Give a Picnic. Estella Chapter desires everybody to attend their annual picnic at the Fair Grounds on Tuesday, July 31. There will be hoop-roiling, swinging and other innocent amusements indulged in. Cqme out and bring your children and enjoy a merry time with your friends. In Next Week "A Political Reform "The passing of great the coming genera "Bad Husband to have Good Wive The State Senator. The election takes place Aug. 4th. There should be men of experience and ability sent to the General Assembly. Mr. Hay will make for this senatorial district, a most creditable man—a man who has long been identified with the people who will be his constituents, and if you choose wisely you will be beneficiay for so doing. Remember the Forum endorses Logan Hay for state Senator. A Colored Man for Alderman We have not changed in our opinion that there should be a colored man in the city council, but we hold that, this man should be the unaminous choice of his race. He should be pointed out, not by a few but by the most representative men of both factions of negroes (if there be two factions) this we hold to be self-evident. Rev. Earnest Hall's Southern Trip. Dr. Earnest Hall, of Bloomington, one of the brightest lights of the Woodriver Baptist Assn traveled extensively last winter, covering a part of all the Southern States—he has gleaned some good information from his trip, and last Tuesday evening at Decatur, delivered an address, entitled, "The Negro North and South". He gave a fairly good description of the South, but handled the Negro North with too many "Excuses"—he commended the industrial proclivity of the South and thinks the Negro school facilities are poor—which is a fact never the less, as he said, they are doing well under such conditions—he deplored the insolence of the South which is flung at a man because of race, and also glorified the white people of the ek's Forum m needed." eat men a signal for tion.' s should not expect es." other making. The only phase of Dr. Hall's address we desire criticize is this, as the address is to be delivered at other places: Rebuki. g in too harsh a tone the sins of the other race on such occasions—we fear it will do more harm than good. For instance the "Associated Press," which he declared to be infamous, and the refusing of colored people at Soda-fountains, there are wrongs which should be denouoced in Garrisonian style, and there are things to be asked for and not demanded. --- While we hope not to be understood as surrendering one iota of 'manhood rights,' for verily no petition is stronger than the signers of it—we stand for all the rights from no 1 to no 15 inclusive in the constitution of U. S. but we all know that the shortest distance from one place to another, is straight, but you cannot always get to the straight road, theoretically or otherwise. Macon County Politics The Men to be Chosen Aug. 4. A flying trip to Decatur by ye editor found everything in good shape—the people are as happy as ever. Arthur Vendall has a position as clerk in the post office, much to Decatur's credit. Politics seems to be stiring a little. Several candidates are out for sheriff. Mr. Cope seems to be choice of the colored contingent, and they speak highly of Mr. Peniwell, the candidate for county clerk. We met Mr. Peniwell, and believe he is a good man to endorse J. M. Dodd is for the same place. The crops seem to well under way and the farmers are well satisfied. The Knights of Pythias are in flourishing condition, we are glad to say. The entertainment at True Reformers' hall was a big success last Tuesday night. Sunday School Picnics. The Sunday school picnics given by St. Paul and St. John churches, last Thursday, at Irwin's and Oak Ridge parks respectively, report a most enjoyable time. The management of these picnics was under the direction of Misses Allene White and Jessie Rollins, respectively. A New Enterprise. The Forum invariably takes pride in making note, gratuiously, of the new enterprise inaugurated by our people Mr. A.J. Gordon, formally the noted St. Louis detective, has opened a shoe-making and shoe-repairing shop at 820 E. Washington St. where we hope he will have unparrelleled success. The Sewing Circle of Union Baptist Church gave a reception at the residence of Mre. Page on East Mason St. lastThursdayevening to a large and appreciative audience. The Blue Ribbon Picnic was largely attended last week. THE FORUM. A 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 No. 998 THE FORUM'S STAFF. B. L. Regers, Editor and Manager. Will H. arbour, Associate Editor and Secretary. Thompson Bros., Branch Office. Samantha The Printer 1051 Se. 6th St. EDITORIAL Saturday, July 28, 1906. Appeal to Reason. Dear Friend—In addressing you this letter, we do so from reason, and not from any financial proclivity or wish—though we need the money—First its time for the colored people to come to their senses and to reason. We desire every colored person in this city and as many as possible, over the state, to become a fide subscribers to the Forum—way—because its gotten up by us? No—but because we have and are going to give matter of vital interert 2nd because the daily papers are full of all the bad things, and here and there a few good ones, when you out strip them—there are a class of colored or Negro inconsistents or demagogues: For instance, person come to us, when they have seen misrepresentations in the daily papers, asking us to rebut, and the same fellows don't even take our paper—what think ye of them? there are others who tell the collector, they will call at the office and know too that our collector gets a commission. Others are anxious for their girls to have a clerical position and never support an enterprise through which such a position may come, think over this now, and see how inconsistent you are every negro lodge should carry a card—how many do so? We run the church time card free, how often is it emphasized that the Press should be supported? If you are waiting for the other fellow to show up like he does his own, you will ever wait—some may not like for us to apeak out against their wrong, but we will just the same, and let the dead bury its dead. Our motto is do, not say. We are not complaining the Forum has a fairly good support, but not nearly so good as it may be. We simply give you this as a notice that you are yet infants in the field of reason as your lever rod, and staff. Yours truly—Editor. Kind Admenition. When we call attention to the defects of our people, it is done in a spirit of kindness and not maliciously. For if we say be honest, keep out of bad places, great your wives and daughters right, be of good obe THE FORUM wise, to some extent, you pull the world your way—every criminal spills some of his blood on us and on you—If a mau kills another without provocation, and even if he has cause, if the deed was done on the account of bad association. he disgraces his immediate family first, next his relations by blood, next by affinity and next his race and finally the nation. Therefoae, every good deed you do helps the entire world and every bad deed harms the entire world. We hope to hear a good report of the St. Louis delegates to the grand fountain of the true Reformers on the matter of establishing a bank in St. Louis. The Negroes of St. Louis have not than $220,000 deposited in the St. Louis banks and, they could very easily place as much more in a bank of their own, especially when it was under the management of on organization as safe and responsible as the order of True Reformers—St. Louis Advance. We are glad. for the first time to see something in a negro paper about a Negro bank-a bank is simply a financial institution its not a Phantasmagora. If faith is the substance of thnigs hoped for and the evidence of things not seen; and since no one has defined "love," isn't this also a good definition for love? Many a poor girl has been tolled away from her quiet country home, where once the family met, had prayer and talked over blissful reminiscences and are now plowingthrugh this tempestuous world like an old wrecked ship many of them are he on Washington St. and many or you are the tollers-you are murderers and you should and will pay the price. Ransom and the A.M.E. Conference. The A. M. E. conference in session at Providence R. I. exonerated, the Rev. R. C. Ransom of Boston, who was charged with drunkenness and imprudent conduct for a minister of the gospel—Ranson had the reputation of getting drunk, wether the allegations ars true or not, we know not, but if the consensus of testimony, prior to and concerning the specific charge showed him to be guilty, the church has committed a great sin from which it will be scarred—we do not see why Negroes howl so about dancing and exonerate their members and ministers for the highest and most damaging sin—such as drunkenness, lying, stealing, disipating, ignorance, Polygamy and adultery—it keeps the race a moral denegrate, and a cancer eating the very heart of society—verily we need men of clean morals who are called, not to destroy but to defend our race. They have again sprung up in arms in Russia—you cannot destroy crab grass by merety chopping the sprigs and vines off but it must be dug up by the roots and cast into "ev erlssling fire"—the same is true of this 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 Both Has good W 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 WANTED, Agents for Peerless Ideal Portrait Co. in all towns big commission-big money made Write or call on Peerless Ideal portrait Co., Room 45 Myers Building, Springfield Ill. When you want a copy of the Forum. 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We have hundreds of tires that their tires have only been pumped up once or twice in a very ordinary tire, the puncture resisting qualities being prepared fabric on the tread. That "Holding Back" sensation or soft roads is overcome by the patent "Basket Weave" that 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 is. You do not pay a cent until you have examined and found it. We will allow a cash discount of 5 per cent (thereby making 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 cuts at OUR expense if for any reason they are not satisfactory. We are perfectly reliable and money sent to us is as safe Banker, Express or Freight Agent or the Editor of this paper these tires, you will find that they will ride easier, run faster than any tire you have ever used or seen at any price. We 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, everything in the bicycle prices charged by dealers and repair men. Write for our book 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 L and the Forum One year, only $1.50 MITCH- d Monroe d it. Ill., Subscribe for the FORUM, a Secular We First class accomo dations. Hot 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. 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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. Remington Typewriter Company 710 Locust. Remington Typewriter Company 710 Locust. THE FORUM Closing Days of a Great Political Campaign. This is the closing days of a great political campaign and too, it is the beginning of one. On the fourth of August next, the fight for U. S. Senator, a place filled by Shelby M. Cullom, is supposed to be again settled this brings to an end the greatest combat since the days of John A. Logan or Lincoln and Douglas but who ever gets the highest number of popular votes may not be elected—the special session left a "loop-hole" no doubt purposely, and further more. our struggle will have just begun our Co. and city will be fought hard by the Democratic party, whose work is steady and every step is propped as they proceed, the congressional fight will be hard between Rives and Caldwell No one can fore-tell the result the only thing to do is for every man to use good judgement. Mrs. Alice White of 1312 East Monroe desires to correct the misprints made in her poem entitled Camp life of the Soldier Boy, which came out in the Forum, the 14th instead of first fresh break morn, it should have been, and catch the first fresh breath of morn, instead of drive out in the balmy, it is, dine ont in the balmy air, on beef and beans and so on. It is defending country strife not defying. Springfield is building fast, put some of your money in Real estate. AMERICAN HAIR- GROWER. THE WEEKLY NEWS 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.. 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. --For-- Sheriff of this county. Vote for Childers, 1 CENT IS ALL IT WILL COST YOU to write for our big FREE BICYCLE catalogue showing the most complete line of high-grade BICYCLES, TIRES and SUNDRIES at PRICES BELOW any other manufacturer or dealer in the world. DO NOT BUY A BICYCLE from anyone, 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 closes up small punctures without allowing the air to escape. We have hundreds of letters from satisfied customers stating that their tires have only been pumped up once or twice in a whole season. They weigh no more than an ordinary tire, the puncture resisting qualities being given by several layers of thin, specially prepared fabric on the tread. That "Holding Back" sensation commonly felt when riding on asphalt or soft roads is overcome by the patent "Basket Weave" tread which prevents all air from being squeezed out between the tire and the road thus overcoming all suction. The regular price of these tires is $8.50 per pair, but for advertising purposes we are making a special factory price to the rider of only $4.80 per pair. All orders shipped same day letter is received. We ship C.O.D. on approval. You do not pay a cent until you have examined and found them strictly as represented. We will allow a cash discount of 5 per cent (thereby making the price $4.55 per pair) if you send FULL CASH WITH ORDER and enclose this advertisement. We will also send one nickel plated brass hand pump and two Sampson metal puncture closers on full paid orders (these metal puncture closers to be used in case of intentional knife cuts or heavy gashes). Tires to be returned at OUR expense if for any reason they are not satisfactory on examination. We are perfectly reliable and money sent to us is as safe as in a bank. Ask your Postmaster, Banker, Express or Freight Agent or the Editor of this paper about us. If you order a pair of these tires, you will find that they will ride easier, run faster, wear better, last longer and look finer than any tire you have used or seen at any price. We know that you will be so well pleased that when you want a bicycle you will give us your order. We want you to send us a small trial order at once, hence this remarkable tire offer. COASTER-BRAKES, built-up-wheels, saddles, pedals, parts and repairs, and prices charged by dealers and repair men. Write for our big SUNDRY catalogue. Subscribe for the FORUM, a Secular Weekly Newspaper. Regular Price $8.50 per pair. To Introduce We Will Sell You a Sample Pair for Only (CASH WITH ORDER $4.55) NO MORE TROUBLE FROM PUNCTURES. Result of 15 years experience in tire Henry Watterson' Paper The Weekly Courier-Journal and the 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 Roy M. Seeley Attorney at Law. 5231 North Side Square Both Phones1503 REDGE THORN RECORD PUNCTURE TIRE CO PROOF COVER SELF DEALER V 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. 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 ones being given by several layers of thin, specially thick" sensation commonly felt when riding on asphalt Net 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 your order. We want you to send us a small trial wheels, saddles, pedals, parts and repairs, and plug in the bicycle line are sold by us at half the usual site 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. [Image of a man with a mustache and a suit] W. T. CASEY. Author of, "Lula Goins of Kentucky." For Sale at The For-um office. Dr. newson Office: 107½ West Side square. HOURS: 9 to 11 a. m.; 3 to 5; 7 to 8 p. m. FIRST WARD PLACE: 218 North 13th Street. HOURS; Till 8 a. m.; 12 to 1 m.; 5:30 to 6:30 p. m., and at night. Telephone Main 11229 ular Weekly Newspaper. The White City, Labor Day and the Negro. The "White City," a pleasure resort east of Springfield is to be the scene of the Labor Day demonstration, when the trades unions will turn out to do honor to their respective crafts. The Negro coal miner is a paramount element in the Springfield Federation of Labor and it is wise and fitting that he should be for many reasons. A partner in the Forum is knocking at the door of the typographical union asking for admission and it is to be hoped that he will be let in. Knowing and appreciating the advantages and protection afforded the tradesman, and desiring to be loyal to the cause of the great art and its adherents, he hopes to become a member. Springfield kindly welcomes St. Louis beautiful school-teachers up here-a better Summer resort is not available. Opportunity for Young Men. 一 The demands in all parts of this country, and in several foreign counties, for well-trained men of our race in the direction of scientific and practical agriculture are so great that this institution is willing to offer exceptional advantages to young men who wish to come here and take either a regular or post-graduate course in agriculture. We cannot begin to supply the demands that come to us for trained men in the direction of agriculture. The positions for which these trained men are wanted are those in almost every case which pay high salaries. We wish to get hold of men who have received as far as possible, a good education before coming here, and are ready to enter on a thorough course in agriculture. Persons, however, can pursue the literary studies at Tuskegee, while taking the course in agriculture. For further information address. BOOKER T. WASHINGTON. Principal, Tuskegee Intitute, Alabama. Miss—don't think you so wise we girls know you are soon to be married,Can you guess girls who this young lady is? 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 21-4 Rings. Treat the women right—but Does a man maliciously sin against God; if so, for what reason? THE FORUM Andrew Russel. In another column of this issue of the Forrm appears the cut of Andrew Russel of Jacksonville, with a brief sketch. Mr. Russel is our choice for state treasurer and we desire, once more, to ask that readers support him at the primaries, Saturday, Aug. 4. We know him to be friendly to the Negro race, know him to be ap proachable, worthy and capable. For these sterling qualities, we hope to see him nominated. He is so well known that it is hardly necessary to elaborate here, but lest you forget, we call your attention to his candidacy Mr. Russel should be the nominee for reasons we have given in previous issues. Dr. Kinebrough and wife, of Jacksonville, were conspicious guests at the camp last week, as were Dr. Bluitt and wife of East St. Louis. COLON IS'T ONCE AGAIN Chicago & Alton announce their tempt TO POINT MONTANA, UTAH, COLORADO, IDAHO BRITISH COLUMBIA, ARIZONA TEXAS, MEXICO CALIFO LESS THAN HALF OF February 1 to April 7, and For complete particular D. G. CAMPBELL, Ticket Chicago & Alu Walter Ca "Lula Goins NIST RAIL ONCE AGAIN THE Bton announces their tempting Ticket TO POINTS IN COLORADO, IDAHO, WASHINGTON, IBIA, ARIZONA, NEVADA, NEV TEXAS, MEXICO AND CALIFORNIA THAN HALF OF REGULAR RATE April 7, and Sept. 1 to Oct. complete particulars call upon add ELL, Ticket Agent, Chicago & Alton Railway, SP r Casey's Goins of Kentr COLONIST RATES. ONCE AGAIN THE Chicago & Alton announces their tempting Ticket Barqains TO POINTS IN MONTANA, UTAH, COLORADO, IDAHO, WASHINGTON, OREGON BRITISH COLUMBIA, ARIZONA, NEVADA, NEW MEXICO, TEXAS, MEXICO AND CALIFORNIA LESS THAN HALF OF REGULAR RATES February 1 to April 7, and Sept. 1 to Oct. 31, 1906 For complete particulars call upon address D. G. CAMPBELL, Ticket Agent, Chicago & Alton Railway, SPRINGFIELD, ILL. Walter Casey's Book "Lula Goins of Kentncky" IS JUST PUBLISHED. A pathetic and in of the early ship of Mr. wife, who erlyMiss eric and interesta early love and of Mr. Casey an fe, who was for lyMiss Lula Go A pathetic and interesting story of the early love and courtship of Mr. Casey and his wife, who was formerly Miss Lula Goins Together with hints to sweethearts, wives and husbands, and some timely observations on the evils of our divorce system. Amply illustrated with cuts of Mr. Casey, his wife, children, the Casey home stead and five others. A book interesting in itself, and attractive in appearance. It is bound to please, and should be read by everyone. It is a story for the heart. Places of sale: This office and the jail Prices: Cloth bound, 75 cents; paper bound, 50 cts. C. H. JONES & SON Contracting and building All Work promptly and neatly Done. Room 45 Myers' Building. Springfield TENTS, AWNINGS and Anything Made of Canvas. Camp Outfits and Tents of All Sizes for Rent. : OFFICE 121 N. Sixth St. SPRINGFIELD, ILL. T RATES. BAIN THE Ticket Barqains RATES IN AHO, WASHINGTON, OREGON , NEVADA, NEW MEXICO, CO AND ORNIA REGULAR RATES Sept. 1 to Oct. 31, 1906 call upon address Agent, on Railway, SPRINGFIELD, ILL. sey's Book of Kentncky" interesting story love and court Casey and his was form Lula Goins It seems now evident, that since there has been a revival of the out breaks in Russia, "no good comes out of Nazereth" we thought, and had hoped, that the creation of "Douma" would revolutionize Russia from anarchy to a free and unperturbed nation, whose every man would be free and whose rights untrameled and whose person would be unmolested. The Other Side of the Question. While there has been unearthed some very objectionable things alleged to be practiced by colored men and white women complaint comes to ye editor charging that an alderman, who is a salesman in a gents' furnishing store in this city, is guilty of winking, cajoling and making other overt acts at reputable colored women. We make notice of this on request, and from the fact that some scathing remarks have been made in regards to the Negro being after the other race. My Position in the Senatorial Fight. Not that anyone would particularly care, and not that I have been proselyted from one to the other, not for any monetary consideration but, because—well, I, from the incipiency of this great senatorial combat, have been neutral In the first place, because there was no influence that I could wield at my command. Then there has been so much said by candidates that was either not consistent or erroneous, that it has become irksome to listen to the babyish pratings of ambitious statesmen who would be senators. The one has stood the test, the other would be inducted into the office without even a single plank for a platform. If at any time any really grievous fault could be found with the senator, then, and not until then can I see any reason for a change, and especially a radical one. Whatever has prompted me to say these things has no political significance, whatever, but, it has this to do with my individual sentiments, it expresses them, not eloquently nor forcibly, but it expresses them. I shall, with the power guaranteed to me, by virtue of my citizenship, etc., exercise that power for the retention of the senior senator, and, I wish to reiterate, it is my prerogative. If these few lines could work as if by magic, upon some erring pedestrian without the least idea of where his perigrination is leading him, if any individual would do as I feel in this matter, I will have accomplished something. —Will H. Barbour, Partner in the Forum. Judge Ricks. Justice Ricks of the Illinois Supreme Court, died this week at his home at Taylorville, after a long illness. He was one of our foremost jurist who began life as a poor lawyer and died a man with a national reputation. Judge Ricks has rendered some intricate opinions both as county and supreme court judge. Miss Annie Russel, of St. Louis who has been visiting Miss Myrtle Clem, and who is a sister of undertakee Russel, left this week for Peoria for a visit. 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. PAYMET. To 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. CONTI COLORED Fraternal benefit Order which furnis CONTINENTAL (ICORPO LORED FRATERNAL BENER which furnishes at actual cost, Life, Ac es For further p NCE SALE For - $12.90 “ - 11.90 “ - 7.90 “ - 5.90 “ - 4.90 on straw Hats, vests, Trousers, in our children's we are also mak- tions. BIG STORES CLOTHING HOUSE REPORT BKFORD BRLING BINGFIELD CLEARANCE $20 suits for - "18" " " " " - "15" " " " " - "10" " " " " - "8" " " " " - Large reduction on Shirts. Fancy vests Underwear and in our Department, we are ing large reductions. E. & W. CLOTH HO FREEPORT ROCKFORD STERLING SPRINGFIELD Mortuary. Mrs. home last ed trip in and Canada CLEARANCE SALE $20 suits for $12.90 "18" " " " - 11.90 "15" " " " - 7.90 "10" " " " - 5.90 "8" " " " - 4.90 Large reduction on straw Hats, Shirts. Fancy vests, Trousers, Underwear and in our children's Department, we are also making large reductions. FOUR BIG STORES E. & W. CLOTHING HOUSE FREEPORT ROCKFORD STERLING SPRINGFIELD Mrs. Julia Duncan arrived home last Friday after an extended trip in the state of Michigan and Canada, reporting a delightful national meeting of the N. A. of Colored Women's Clubs, held in Detroit, July 9-14. The Metropolitan picnic was largely attended last Wednesday at Glenarm park and all expressed themselves as having an enjoyable time. The Woman's club will hold their regular monthly meeting Aug. 6, at the residence of Mrs. Roie Hunter, 1100 E. Reynolds street. All members are requested to be prsent as important business is to be transacted. S. L. Tinsley, head cook of the Havana, Ill., hotel, spent several days in the city this week. He has been visiting relatives in Kentucky. Mesdames J. C. C. McClain and Esther Farmer were entertained at a 5 o'clock tea Sunday, July 22, by Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Sellars on W. Herndon St. The grand lodge of K. of P. of Missouri, was in session at Kansas City this week. Rev. J. D. Underwood was in Decatur and made a few remarks at the entertainment at T. R. hall, Tuesday evening. Take of the dims and you'll be come Sages. --- ```markdown ``` Negro Men and Women Deputies Wanted Everywhere. Mortuary. Mrs. Amanda White was born in Savannah, Georgia, on March 15, 1851, and died in Litchfield, Ill., July 20, 1906. She was married to Daniel White in 1865, and nine children were born to them, the following named of whom are living: George S. Joseph E. and Miss Nettie C. Early in life she professed religion and united with the Baptist church, continuing through life a loving, painstaking, devoted and hard working christian, loved and honored by her family and respected by the community. Her favorite hymn was. "Silently the Shades of Evening go but are not Forgotten." We have lost darling mother— She has bid all adieu— She has gone to live in heaven, And her person is lost to view. O, the darlin$,$ how we loved her O how hard to give her up, But an angel came down for her, And moved her from our flock. The funeral was held Saturday July 21, Rev. Samuel Dukes of Greenville, officiating. RICHARD EMORY Dealer In—Coal, Wood and Ice. Express and delivery Co. 914 N. 22nd. st., st. Louis, Mo. THE FORUM OVER $300,000 INURANCE IN FORCE. (ICORPORATED.) ETERNAL BENEFICIARY ORDER actual cost, Life, Accident and Old Age D PAYMET. For further particulars address, C. SALE $12.90 11.90 7.90 5.90 4.90 aw Hats, Trousers, children's so mak- SELEWASHING MONMOUTH ILLING The best is always ourself. ...CAPIT GI the Quality! 723 East --- L TAL LEG ORATED.) FICIARY ORDER OF AMERIC cident and Old Age Disability Benefi PAYMET. particulars address, C. WICKLIFFE S 201 East MA IT HAS WE SELL SELL WASHING GOAL TRADE MARK REGISTERED MONMOUTH ILLINOIS The best is always the cheapest. ourself. ...CAPITOL I GEO. BO the hustler f Quality! Quali our watch 723 East Wash cth 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 claim the best. Try it for ourselves. ...CAPITOL LAUNDRY... GEO. BOLLMAN the hustler for business. Quality! Quality!! Quality!!! our watch-word. 723 East Washington Street 6th Phones 207. THE CIY 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 S One fine Uprig for $225. $5 balance on ea 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, supreme Organizer, st Main street. Danville, Illinois. APLE CITY WHITE BAR EQUAL IN THE WORLD WASHING SOAP We claim the best. Try it to LAUNDRY... DOLLMAN for business. ity!! Quality!!! utch-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 mad cigar. 5c. Smoke the 3 point. 5ct Cigar. Everybody has a "mit" cut to father. SALE. Right $400 Piano 50 or $25 down, easy payments.... apply to CHICAGO & ALTON RY- TIME TABLE Northbound. Arrive. Depart. *Alton Limited ..... 11:53 am 11:53 am *Prairie State Express.. 2:45 pm 2:45 pm *Bloomington Accom .. Starts 5:00 pm *Capital City Flyer..... 8:35 pm Stops *Palace Express ..... 12:20 am 12:20 am *Midnight Special ..... 2:43 am 2:43 am *Atlantic Express-Chi Starts 7:00 am *St. Louis Accom..... 11:35 am 11:35 am *Spfdf-Eldred Accom ..... 10:35 am Stops *Sunday Special ..... 10:45 pm Stops Southbound. Arrive. Depart. *St. Louis Express. 3:25 am 3:25 am *Midnight Special. 5:05 am 5:05 am †Capital City Flyer. Starts 9:15 am *Bloomington Accom. 9:00 am Stops sSpfid-St. Louis Accom. Starts 6:30 am *Trairie State Express. 2:35 pm 2:35 pm *Alton Limited. 4:16 pm 4:16 pm *Chicago Accom. 8:40 pm Stops *Spfid-Eldred Accom. Starts 5:00 pm sSunday Special. Starts 7:15 pm Peoria Division. Arrive. Depart. *Peoria Accom. 9:10 am Stops †Peoria Express. 4:00 pm Stops †Peoria Accom. Starts 3:10 pm *Peoria Express. Starts 6:45 am sSunday Special. Starts 6:30 pm sSunday Special. 9:00 pm Stops C. & A. INTERURBAN SERVICE. Springfield-Lincoln Interurbans leave Springfield at 9:40 a. m. 12 p. m. daily. Springfield-Lincoln Interurbans arrive at Springfield at 11:50 a. m., 5:50 p.m., daily. *Daily. †Daily ex. Sunday. sSunday only. 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 Mail..... 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. aDaily except Sunday. Taking effect Sunday, December 4. Northbound. Arrive. Depart. *Diamond Special ... 12:35 am 12:40 am Midnight Limited ... 2:42 am 2:45 am aChicago Express ... 7:05 am Northern Ill. Express ... 11:25 am 11:30 am *Daylight Special ... 2:45 pm 2:48 pm *St. Louis & Sp'fid Accom. 8:45 pm Stops Southbound. Arrive. Depart. *Diamond Special ... 8:50 am 3:55 am *Midnight Limited ... 4:45 am 4:50 am *St. Louis & Sp'fid Accom. Starts 7:00 am *Daylight Special ... 5:05 pm 5:10 am *St. Louis Express ... 5:36 pm 5:35 pm aChicago Mall ... 10:25 am Stops *Daily. aDaily except Sunday. B. & O. S. W. RAILWAY Eastbound Trains. Arrive. Depart. *Royal 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 *Sunday Passenger ... 8:00 pm 8:00 pm Westbound Trains. *Royal Blue Limited... 7:25 pm 7:25 pm *Wash. & New York Lim... 8:30 am Stops *Pana & 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 2:10 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. 33. Indianapolis Mail & Exp. 2:00 pm *No. 34. Cincinnati Exp. sleeper. 6:30 am aNo. 42. Sidell & Decatur Accom. 10:50 am Eastbound. Depart. aNo. 33. Indianapolis Mail & Exp. 9:45 am *No. 35. Cincinnati Exp., sleeper. 9:30 pm aNo. 42. Decatur & Sidell Accom. 3:30 pm Nos. 34 and 35 carry sleeping car between Springfield, Indianapolis and Cincinnati. *Daily. aDaily. *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 announcement free. 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 For County Clerk. Charles Opel announces his candidacy for the office of county clerk of Sangamon county, to succeed himself, election Tuesday. Nov. 6. 1906. Smoke the 3-R union made cigar, 5c. Wilson's New Place Staple and Fancy Groceries and Regular Meals and Short Orders Homemade Pies—Candies Fine Cigars Morris Wilson, Proprietor. or. 11t and Madison. CONSOLIDATED STREET CAR ROUTE. Points of Interest Springfield's attractions and How to Reach Them. Lincoln home, cor. 8th and Jack son streets—take so 8th car. Lincoln Monument, Oak ridge Cemetery--take north 5th street cars at 5th and Monroe streets. PARKS and PLEASURE RESORTS Washington Park, south west of city take So. 2nd, or Lawrence Av cars. Resevoir Park North east of city. Take North 7th Cars Camp Lincoln. The permanent camp grounds of the Illinois Nationsl Guards. Take Rutlege or Camp Lincoln Cars. state Fair grounds North of city. Take North 7th cars White City Park. East of the city. Take E Capitol Av. Cars at 5th and Monroe. TIME CARD INHOLSTRACTION SYSTEM EAST BOUND. A. M. P. M. †5:00 1:00 6:00 *2:00 7:00 3:00 *8:00 *4:00 *10:00 *6:00 *10:00 6:00 11:00 7:00 *12:00 9:00 .... 11:00 SOUTH BOUND. A. M. P. M. †5:00 1:00 6:00 2:00 7:00 3:00 8:00 4:00 9:00 5:00 6:00 7:00 11:00 7:00 12:00 9:00 11:00 BOUND TRIP TICKETS sold on the cars by conductors to all points, at 1½ per mile. $10 FARE BOOKS, sold at ticket offi- ces for $7.50, good for individuals, limit one year, good for families, limit six months. COMMUTATION BOOKS of 52 rides sold at ticket offices at 16 per mile. ROUTE YOUR SHIPMENTS via the Interurban Express. Express service at freight rates. NO DUST DIRT SMOKE CENDER Distinctively Different, In Every Way the Best. The Weekly Globe-Democrat, of St. Louis, covers a field peculiarly and exclusively its own. It is issued twice every week. A big SEMI-WEEKLY paper. Eight to ten large pages every Tuesday and Friday. One Dollar a year. Nothing particularly different you say, about that—there are other "Twice-a-Week" papers. Yes, but the similarity ends there. No other paper is like the Globe-Democrat in any other respect. No other paper equals the Globe-Democrat in any respect. An entirely unique feature of the Globe-Democrat, a feature which is highly prized by its readers, is its systematic method of preserving and presenting the CONTINUITY OF NEWS. The two papers each week. Tuesday and Friday, are carefully prepared with the view of giving the complete news of all the world for that week. They are so combined in the make-up as to form continued and connected stories of the various important events, showing the developments from day to day, and the final results. Other weekly and twice-a-week papers, as a rule, print only a few telegrams of the day of issue. The "Twice-a-Week" Globe-Democrat gives the telegrams of every day in the week more comprehensively than the average Daily, and of more value to the average reader. Moreover, the "Twice-a-Week" Globe-Democrat is not simply an echo of the Daily edition. St. Louis Gl St. Louis Globə-Democrat. St. Louis Globə-Democrat. Mr. Osby, brother to J. B Osby, who has been in the regular army for the past six years, is in the city, being honorably discharged. The Sunlight Social. Lawrence Brandon. Proprietor East End Sample Rooms Northwest cor. 11th and Mason sts. The Sunlight Social Circle met with Mrs J. L. Harvey, 126 N. 14th street, last Wednesday, t being a business meet, no other business was done. The next meeting will be held on Monday afternoon at the residence of Mrs. Thomas Steele. 316 N. 7th street, being held on this day on the account of the G. U. O. or O. F. oic Aug. 1. (Wednesday.) L. Sunday it was 95 degrees in th hgd. Rich Richard Yates M. H. Richard Yates For United States Senator. Primareis, Aug. 4. Primeis, Aug. 4. --- The Sunlight Social. It is a separate and distinct publication, especially prepared to supply the requirements of people who want all the news of all the earth—and something more. It presents the World's daily history in concise but complete form. It is of equal interest in all parts of the United States. It is invaluable alike to men and women, young and old. It thoroughly provides for every member of the family. In high-grade literature it particularly excels. Its market reports are correct and complete in every detail. Its departments devoted to "The Home," "The Farm and Garden," "The Family Circle," "The Sunday School," "Science and Industry," are each and all THE BEST of their kind and either one is more than worth the subscription price of the paper. In politics it is strictly REPUBLICAN, but it is above all a newspaper, and it tells the truth without fear or favor. It has no equal or rival as a great National news and home journal. Remember the price, only One Dollar per year—104 papers—less than one cent a copy. Postage prepaid. You will make no mistake if you send $1.00 TODAY for a year's subscription. Or you can get your own paper ONE YEAR WITHOUT COST by inducing two of your neighbors to subscribe and sending their names with $2.00. FREE SAMPLE COPIES, containing order blanks and full particulars, will be cheerfully furnished upon receipt of postal card request. Address Globe Printing Company, Publishers. St. Louis Mo. choice line of WINES, LIQUORS and CIGARS. Ice Cold Reisch Beer on Tap.. Mrs. Charlotte Parker, after an ex ended trip South, was back in the city last week, leaving Tuesday for Chicago and Michigan. Plea Made For Missouri Negro By Rev. Stevens to Change School Law. Minister Deploros that Blacks Must Seek Learning Elsewhere. To the Editor of The Globe-Democrat St. Louis. July 13.—Rev. Henry Stiles Bradley, the pastor of the St. John's M. E Church of St. Louis, one of the wealthiest and most cultivated churches of his denomination, delivered a notable address before the faculty and students of Washington university at the commencement exercises on June 21, in St. Louis. His subject was the "Altruism of Jesus." He sought to test the abuses and problems of present American life by the example and teachings of Christ. In one of his paragraphs he condemned in the most striking language the fact that institutions of learing, like Washington university, barred their doors to negro students on account of color. His words were as follows. For one, I shall be surprised if ten years shall be added to the babe before this strain upon the escutcheon of our fair section is removed. He may see the purblind and bitter race prejuice, that, like the dog in the manger who not only would not eat the provender, but snarled and snapped at the starving ox that could, that moved by cowardice, masking as prudence, and inspired by demagoguery, that voices not conscience nor mandood nor even-handed justice, but echoes what it beleives to be the wish of the majority, that in its littleness narrowness, bigotry, jealousy, stupidity and senseless hatred not only begrudges, but in brute power forbids God's child of the colored skin the poor boon of a knowledge of tools and truth that will make him a useful artisan, an intelligent citizen and a self-respecting man. He may see this dissipated like miasmatic poison that lurks in the slowly drained swamp when the sun beams fairly on it, by the gentle Christ, who saw not the Samaritan a man to be despised and bindered, but a man to be helped. He may see all sectarian wranglings die under the growing idea of the fatherhooon of God and the brotherhood of man. Dr. Bradley deserves the respect and praise of all good citizens for his manly, Christian utterances. If a negro youth desiries a broad college course to qualify as a high-grade teacher or principal, if he wishes to take a thorough course in theology, law or medicine that he may work with credit among his own people he must leave Missouri and go to another state for these advantages—from the Globe Democrat, July 15, 1906—Men are coming to their senses and seeing the folly of race discrimination on the ignominious scale practiced in many states. The day is not far distant when men will rise up like Garrison, Sum THE FCRUM ner, Lovejoy and John Brown, to slay this monster—unjust prejudice founded upon color or race. Ministers Should be Dignitaries and not Mercenaries. In producing this, our thesis is this: your call and station in life are worthy of its nane and the hiremen presumed to be worth the work per Se. Mercenary means, of course "greedy for gain : moved by consideration of profit"—Webster, also we desire to add in favor of the minister, that they are notto be looked upon as beggars, i.e. taking whatever you see fit to give them, they have as mutch right to receive their stipulated salary as any other man so employed or so engaged in domestic service. Many people think they should not pay the preacher except when all the other bills are paid, and even after having indulged in lnxuries abundant, giving the church the "leavins" other people "break their necks" as it were, and deny their home, to give to their pastor and the church, invariably more than their share or assesments, many times incapacitating themselves both of these extremes are wrong. We are not posing as critic for argument, this is our candid opinion—we hold that not only members have a right to pay their share, but any attendants, even if you care not for the services—if you only go there for pleasure and to see friends, "do not you also pay for pleasure at the theaters, parks and the shows? When you go to church, don't think because you contribute a piece of money you are "giving the preacher," you are simply paying for value received as you do on the street car and in the roller coaster (figure 8.) The preacher should stand up on his dignity and command the respect and obedience by his very deeds and not resort to mercenary acts for "Surplus money". With this argument, we are not dictating, but will be willing to leave the logic of our plea to the Sanity of the clergy itself in this or any other city. We further believe that too many burdens laid upon the people are injurious to both the minister and the people; we believe the minister should not supervise or advise for things and entertainments gratuiously in his behalf—neither should they ask the people, directly for aid, unless there is sickuess or the church is not able to keep up his salary. While other parts of the world are ruiting, trying to do things feasible and make tangible snowings, that pessimistic crowd over at Boston are rising up finding objections to everything, but never offers a plausible substitute amendment. We have no objection to any man saying the world in not round or that the sun moves, if they are able to offer something reasonable as a basis for their thesis. It's not too early to look to the Emancipation Celebration—We have not had a good celebration since Sept. 1904—one similar to that would be fine—in this one the young heads had control 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, Mrs. F. M. Clark and daughter Miss Ethel, arrived in the city last Thursday after a brief trip to the South east. Rev. Tipton of Paris Ill. passed through the city this week, enroute to Keokuk, Ia. Mr and Mrs. J. D. Stokes, of Decatur, were in the city Sunday. John Evans, the colored candidate for the Illinois lower house, from St. Clair Co. should receive the solid republican vote—they had better support Evans, for the Negro has declared henceforth, "way down in their hearts," that an eye shall be given for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth. Evans is one of the leading politicians of St. Clair County. 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. 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: 10cts. 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."—Emerson. --- 626 E. Adams Street Illinois. daugh- in the a brief NOTICE! G. EDWARD BAUMANN CHAS. T. BAUMANN --- Notice Notice! Notice!! MOTTO: 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. BAUHANN Baumann Bros. Prescription Druggists Deutsche Apotheke Cor. 7th and Washington Sts. Tel. Main 654 115 West Side Square 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 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. Mr. Strodder, a young man, from Chicago having arrived in the city representing a new drink, called 'Cremola' has our wish for success: 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. Prof. R. M. MITCHELL, Artist "LULA GOINS of KENTUCKY." By W. T. Casey Is now out-- forsale at this office Cloth bound, 75 cts. paper, 50 A Thrilling Story. Society and Local Prof. J. T. Johnson, Principal of Ambidexter Institute, left Friday, July 20 for Chicago, where he will be on mission for the School. Smoke the 3 m, 5 cent Cigar. Get a copy of Casey's book. 'Lulu Goins of Kentuckey,' by W. T. Casey, Price, Cloth, $.75 paper Bound $.50 Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Petitt left this week for Quincy, where they presented their Magic Act play at Roger's Hall they contemplate leaving soon to again go on the stage. Mr. Thomas Steel has decided to purchase in the city owing to the fact he has already purchased a $1400. Residence in old Kentucky. Mrs. F. E. Cook, and Miss Ellen Rafner returned to Quincy last Sunday alter a well spent week of pleasure. Misses Emylie Parker and Annie Segar of St. Louis Mo. were in the city Sunday the guest of Mrs. Wm. Broady, 1219 E. Washington St. Ladies who desire a full report of the National Convention of colored women, get the August Negro Magazine, for sale at this office, J. E. Thompson and Duncan and Thompson. Mrs. Armenta Davis Rider, of Pittsburg, Pa. arrived in the city this week, and will be the guest of her mother and sister, Mrs. Susan and Miss Etta Davis, 1004 N. 4th St. T Portrait Co. Myers' Bl'dg. Pastel, India Ink, Water Colors, ings, Landscapes, Figures, als made to order for sale. GUARANTEED. manager. E. MITCHELL, Artist GOINS of UCKY." T. Casey sale at this office 75 cts. paper, 50 ng Story. Bring us your letters or send them to be type-written 10c per page. If you want a copy of the magazines, call us up and we shall be glad to bring or send it up to you. The entertainment given at the Masonic hall by the C. C. Lodge No. 12 last week was a marked success. Every young man in the city should join some good order the K. of P. and the G. U.O. of O. F tnd Masons, and many other minor ones—we should have 100 K. of P.'s in the city at least—the state of Georgia has over 9000 K. of P.'s Mrs. E. L. White entrained a few friends in Honor of Mrs. B. F. Mosley of Chicago last Tuesday from 3 until 5 she was assisted by her daughter Miss Helen White Mrs P. C. Cooper and Lizzie Taborn the house was beautifully decorated with plants and flowers. Punch and waifers was served in the dining room presided over by Miss Edith White. Mrs. Mosley and daughter have returned to their home in Chicago after a pleasant visit with Mrs. E L. White, 1812. Last Monroe Street. Mrs. Whitfield is now collecting securing new subscribers for the Forum. Jas. W. Bolden left for St. Louis last Sunday after a pleasant visit to the city. Mrs. Josie Gibson-Russell of St. Louis, is the guest of friends in the city. --- THE FORUM Co. ter Colors, gures, ale. Artist of office r, 50 Ill Take T you w # --- Take the Interurban for all points South is now the Slogan. ROSS, The Photographer For the Best Pictures. Examine his work and prices and you will patronize him. 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. We give best service. Shop kept in first-class style. Competent Barbers—4 chairs. Telephone New No. 779. H. TUCKER, Proprietor. ```markdown ``` Cheapest, Best and Cleanest. NO DUST DIRT SMOKE CINDERS FORUM Published Weekly. $1.50 Per Year. Have you tried thoes ppes. Sundaes Chicken Dinners? 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 107 South Eighth Street. e best service. Shop kept in first-class style. Competent Barbers—4 chairs. BATHS! BATHS!! BATHS!!! Hot and Cold Baths at all times.