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THE FORUM VOL. 3, NO. 31. Woman's Club Notes Shower for the Home By Mrs. J. C. McClain. All friends who wish to donate to the Home on Monday, Aug. 27, will please call at any hour and your gift will be gladly received as this will be the date for the vegetable, meat, can and sugar shower under the management of the Philanthropic section. Mesdames Bttie Watson, J. C. McCain, Julia Duncan and C. H. Morgan will leave Monday for Danville to attend the State Federation which will convene on the 21. Mrs. Iva Monroe after an extended visit through the states of Michigan, Indiana, Wisconsin and Canada arrived home Tuesday of this week. She reports having a very pleasant time during her journey. One of Springfield's favorites in person of Mr. Wm. Barrett of Jacksonville at this writing is very ill at his home Mrs. Beatrice Molten of N..14 Street does not improve much yet. We are glad to learn that Mr. Sellars of W. Herndon St. has fully recovered from his recent illness. A Fair Proposition. To the Reporters of the Journal and the Register, in behalf of five thousand or six thousand or more people, we ask you a pertinent but fair question. Why do you fellows go round and amplify the deeds done by the slums or cow element of the Negro race, but seldom if ever, put in the better things by them done? What has the Negro done inimical to the welfare of the country, yea what has he not done amicable and for the advancement of you as well as he. We are here now to face you with reason and not spasms. We are a part and parcel of the body politic, we have our faults as you, we read your papers and we are tired of being misrepresented. If a few negroes and whites have a general terminating in a fight, you cry, "race war." Why do you do that? Is it not for to stigmatize or to retard or to scare off others who may desire to come and live? Do you fear the Negro advancing ahead of you in silence and wealth, or you inheritively mean? We confine these interrogatives to Writers. "Be ye doers and not sayers only." Springfield, tho they could be applied all over the laud. We ask for reply, and if you do not answer you accept them to be a fact and brand you moral coward. Petersburg, Ill. Notes Petersburg is becoming noted on account of the Old Salem Chautauqua, located one mile from the square, on the banks of the Sangamon river, and the very spot where Lincoln ran the store and was post master general' of that then lonely place in the woods. The editor had the pleasure, last Wednesday, to for the second time, visit that famous place whose very soil is hallowed. The day was "Springfield Day," and "you bet," there were a few people there. The grounds are kept in splendid condition and the people have one of the finest camping grounds in the United States. Petersburg has a population of about 3000 people, about 200 of whom are Negroes. The colored people live in good houses and are a good looking set of people. The Forum will be read there. Miss Mamie Davis, a very charming young lady, of refined proclivalties and cultured appearance was chosen as agent and will canva.s for the paper. We hope every colored person and many whites will rally to her, as it will help her as much as it will us, thereby helping Petersburg. Mrs. Bettie Adams, an aged lady who came to Petersburg 39 years ago, has a beautiful home in the west end of town as have Messrs. Motley, Gains and Penick. The latter has a very lovable family and is a man of business, runs a store-like stand near the stat on during the Chautauqua season. The placid Sangamon flows visibly by this city, supplying it gratuitously and serves as a boat riding stream for the lovers, who like the poor, are always in evidence. The people of the village are all right.—Staff Correspondent. "The Two Casey Girls" Now we hope the two older Casey girls will be placed in good homes and that our city prisons will not be considered the shelter for the children. We hope some good motherly home will be found for them. It is a shame to have them sitting at the prison windows galing out. May these girls listen to some good advice and not continue to wander from place to place. Mrs. J. C. McClain K. of P. Lodge to Have Uniform Rank. At the last regular meeting of C. C. Lodge No.12, it was decided that the lodge would install the uniform rank immediately, this does not necessitate every member becoming affiliated or joining the uniform rank, but the lodge no doubt inaugurate with a majority of the members as most of them are desirous of the military department Crittenden Buys Property. Isaac Crittenden, a very promising young man, has heeded the Forum's advice and bought the beautiful house formerly owned and occupied by A. M. Williams at 1215 S. 17th street Mr. Crittenden could not have made a better move. The house has six rooms, a nice garden and fine barn, concrete walks, etc., and will be a good home for anyone. Judge Watkins. Judge Watkins of Menard Co. is the Republican aspirant for reelection We have not met the Judge, but from information gotten from Authentic sources, he is well qualified, well liked and the choice of the Menard Co. Republican, as especially the Negro Contingent. With this information the Forum feels that it is not saying too much to endorse the Judge and ask all Republicans to again elect him. At Masonic Hall soon, Terrell and Hickman the own original Comedy entitled "you and I." assisted by Springfield's best talent. See next week's Forum for further particulars. Mrs. Nora Green of Detroit Mich. was the guest of her cousin, Mrs. James Loomis, of N. 12 St. last week. Mrs. Susan C Davis, delegate to the District Household which convened in Mound City Ill. Aug. 7, has returned to this city. Mrs. Davis was elected to the office of District Director. She reported a very interesting and successful meeting. The District Grand Lodge and Household and Silver Jubilee of the order will be held in Springfield the first week in Ang. 1907. Dr. Harris one of the leading Druggists of St. Louis, Mo., was tee guest of A M. Williams last week. Mr. Chas. Fant, Miss Grady, and Miss Ivora Smith, were also visitors to the Elkhart picnic last week. Arthur Dukes and Robert Johuson were Old Salem visitors Wednesday. Decatur News Letter. Thursday evening of last week Miss Samella Ganaway entertained the old muds at her home. Miss Nettie Allen of Evansville, and Miss Edna Clanton were guests of special honor. The evening was spent at gaming very delightfully. Last Wednesday evening Rev J. R. Crocket preached at Lincoln. Next Sunday evening Rev. Wm. Wood of Springfield will preach at the Autioch Baptist church. Last Tuesday night St Peters A.M. E. church celebrated the clearance of all the church debts. This celebration took the form of songs of success speeches, and the burning of two morgages. One on the church and the other on the parsonage. Now the church is clear of all debt in any form. Mrs Thomas Jackson Entertains. Mrs. Thomas Jackson of West State Street entertained a few of friends in her usual sumptuous manner at her residence on Wednesday evening at an informal character party. The affair was very prettyily managed and a good time was had in general. The orchestra rendered delightful music during the evening and dancing was indulged in by these who cared to scenjoy themselves. The out of town guests were Miss Hyacinth Phonosdall and Mr. Whyatt Jackson, of St. Louis, Mrs. James Ryder of Pittsburg, Pa. and Mrs. Bessie Smith of Chicago. there were about thirty present. Mrs Jackson served a pattable uocheon. Little Golie O-borne left Mon. day for Kentucky, her home—leaving little Marie Tucker to play alone. Daniel Smith and Alfred Vaughan cf Lanesville vis ted friends here last Sunday. Miss Samantha Miller gave a Surprise Party Tuesday evening. Mr. Frank Panick and his Sons haveo pened their lunch room. Mr. Lynn Stevenson of Champaign is visiting in Petersburg this week Miss Sallie Hopkins of Peoria is the guest of Mrs. Pauline Wade this week. Miss Nannis Davis has returned from her visit in Springfield. Misses Ida Vaughn and Maud Miller attended the picnic at Buffalo Thursday. THE FORUM Entered as second-class matter, February 24, 1904, at the postoffice at Springfield, Ill., under the Act of Congress of March 3, 1879. ROGERS & BARBOUR . . . Proprietors One Year . . . $1.50 One Month . . . 15c Per Copy . . . 5c OFFICE: 305 1-2 S. Sixth St. Phone Maiu 998 THE FORUM'S STAFF. E. L. Rogers, Editor and Manager. Will H. arbour, Associate Editor and Secretary. Thompson Bros., Branch Office. Gamann The Printer 1051 So. 6th St. EDITORIAL Saturday, August 18 1906. The Associated Press Too Prejudice and Too Mean. It's now evident that the Associated Press's agents are mean prejudice and even unreliable. They amplify and manufacture so many untruths about the Negro until we are forced, for conscience, s sake, to tell a part of the world of their scultioness. Last Saturday Aug. 11, a little infortunate affair occurred at quiet Decatur, which we ignore as much so as any body, and the daily papers "cried race war" Negroes creating bad feeling etc, the report stated that a colored watchman, was knocked down by an unknown man—yes a coward he was, be he white or colored, the report further stated that Decatur had 500 or 600 colored people—Decatur has near three times that number—mostly good law-abiding people. We condemn the gang of Negroes or Whites, in Decatur or Spring field, who loaf, and stand on the high-way to insult people, but we are not so mean as the reporters to the dailies, as to blame all for the sin of a few, rather be instrumental in secur ing the repeal of the 15th Amendment than to wave the Sceptre of King Edward of England" Jamed K. Vardman, Governor of Mississippi. Poor old idiot, he will never be able to save his soul nor to rule his family nor to app a that hellish law within himself. The lazy, idle Negro is too expensive: the honest, industrious members of the race should rid themselves of him as often as the opportunity presents itself. HAPPY is the man who can endure the highest and the lowest fortune. He who has endured such vicissitudes with equanimity has deprived misfortune of the power, and given permanance to his peace and tranduility.—National Baptist Union. Though they declared, we find no fault in this man (Ranson) the general public still holds him, guilty as charged in the indictment. Bishop Turner, with all of his unlimited vocabulary turned aloose to the contrary not with standing, we hope Ranson was not and is not guilty, but the general reputation of the mans truth and veracity is not true. THE FORUM Bank Robbery vs. Chicken Robbery. There used to be a great howl about Negroes stealing chickens and water melons and other small parcels, but the latest "fad" now is bank robbery alias, bank failure and the subsequent suicide of the Teller or President. Another bank failure last week at Chicago, the President fled to parts unknown and the teller, a young man only 30 years old, killed himself. The people will soon be afraid to trust even the bank. This is simply a combined effort of systematic robbery. Negro Girl will soon be Multimillionaire. Little Isabella Lewis, a full blooded Negro girl of Tulsa, Ind Territory, falls heir to a vast fortune she has not quit wearing knee dresses, and cannot have charge of her money as it falls due, but the same is guided by the eagle eye of of the U. S Government. She has land, allotted to her, on which has been discovered, oil—the wells are in operation' her land is leased for one-eight of the revenue accrued, which amounts to (her share) $650. per day, or $237,000. per year—this is a vast amount credited to her at Secretary of Interior's office. At 5 per cent this will bring $11,850 per annum—this is no dream—you will see an account in St. Louis Globe-Democrat Aug. 5, 1906. It is not necessary to go broke trying to dress your wife fine or finer than her associates. The right kind of wife will not allow you to do so, but the number who are not right, we are prone to believe, is like unto John's number. You had better teach your wife to live a modest life chaste, hold Sacred and dear, her home, her children and herself. You who treat them as such shold expect and demand such of them, and you who do not treat them as such, need not expect much of them. Dragging Down The Whole People. What we want to see is the day when our people will put a premium on moral and intellectual worth. We want to see the time when Negro men and women will not contenance their leaders who's moral degenerates, scullions and rapists. Our race to-day, shows its inferiorty by not punishing the immoral man nor abscounding him. White People show their high tone and moral superiority by, when their leaders are caught in unbecoming places and are "bad" characters, deporting the guilty scoundrel. But our people, regardless of how infamous the crime, will recieve on equality and grin in their faces. Our women are much to blame for low-down men who occupy lofty positions, the writer is alluding to no particular individual, but over the entire country, our clergy and our professional men have their downfalls nine times out of ten, by tneir polygamy and by their adultery—its a shame, and we denounce all such as only fit subject for the penitentiary and the gallows. B. A. Advice To Husbands. 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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 unself 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 THE FOR M We will deliver each or all to your door each month. Give us your order and read good literature DuBois and his class or contributors. Order by Phone. Old 998. 3051/2 S. 6th St. E. L. ROGERS, Agent. AMERICAN H. IR GROWER. THE WEEKLY PRESS 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 CLARKS O'S drug store. 213, south 6th st., MITCHELL'S drug store. 50 and Monroe sts., sell it—and receive it. 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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 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. a cycle Company, Dept. "J. go.Illinois. The Illinois State Fair this year will surpass all previous effort. $8.50 Regular Price $8.50 per pair. To Introduce We Will Sell You a Sample Pair for Only (NASH WITH ORDER $4.55) NO MORE TROUBLE FROM PUNCTURES. 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They weigh no more than times being given by several layers of thin, specially black" sensation commonly felt when riding on asphalt Xet Weave" tread which prevents all air from being us overcoming all suction. The regular price of these uses 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, of this paper about us. If you order a pair of faster, run faster, wear better, last longer and look any price. We know that you will be so well pleased as your order. We want you to send us a small trial wheels, saddles, pedals, parts and repairs, and ing 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 of tires from anyone until you know the new and is a postal to learn everything. Write it NOW. ate Fair this year previous effort. The Woopriver Delegates. Will some one please instruct all the brothers of the Woodriver Baptist Assc. to not go over to Quincy with malice aforethought, in their hearts, fighting for office. Some of our preachers over this land, of all denominations, do not believe as much in the theory advanced in the Bible as Ingersol, for if they did they would be pure, that's all. Some may ask: 'Why is the Fo m on nally knocking at the clergy?' Because you drag us all down or pull all up. Which are you doing, or, aiming to do? You can't keep the colored people down, they have too much of the Anglo-Saxon blood, plus the American thrift, multiplied by that African philosophy, in them. A few days ago the Moon went down at Memphis, Tenn., and up came the Business Bugle. The Moon championed the Niagara movement and the Bugle is with the Business League. Dr. J E Henderson Since 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 lls27 Geo. Rollins—1123]E. Adams St. came to this city many years ago—owns his own home, a beautiful 2 story house—he is a good carpenter and has built many residences over the city member of G. U. O. of O. F. Prominent Republican—member Union B. Church has lovable wife no children. "LULA KENT By W. Is now out-- for Cloth bound, ULA GOINS KENTUCKY. By W. T. Casey out-- forsale at this bound, 75 cts. pap "LULA GOINS of KENTUCKY." By W. T. Casey Is now out-- forsale at this office Cloth bound, 75 cts. paper, 50 A Thrilling Story. Opportunity for Young Men. COLO The demands in all parts of this country, and in several foreign countries, 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. MOTTO: co: "It is no benefit to have given me something, but it is a benefit to have enabled me to obtain something for myself."—Emerson. 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. Mr. Benj. Jackson was in Han nibal Mo. last week. --- MOTTO: C. H. JONES & SON Contracting and building All Work promptly and neatly Done. Room 45 Myers' Building. GOINS of UCKY." T. casey sale at this office 75 cts. paper, 50 COLON IS ONCE AGO Chicago & Alton announce their tempt TO PON MONTANA, UTAH, COLORADO, ID BRITISH COLUMBIA, ARIZONA TEXAS, MEX CALIFO LESS THAN HALF O February 1 to April 7, and For complete particula D. G. CAMPBELL, Ticket Chicago & A Walter Ca "Lula Goins COLONIST RATES ONCE AGAIN THE Chicago & Alton announces their tempting Tcikej Bargains TO POINTS IN MONTANA, UTAH, COLORADO, IDAHO, WASHINGTON, OREGON BRITISH COLUMBIA, ARIZONA, NEVADA, NEW MEXICO, TEXAS, MEXICO AND CALIFORNIA LESS THAN HALF OF REGULAR RATES February 1 to April 7, and Sept. 15 to Oct. 31, 1906 For complete particulars call upon address D. C. CAMPBELL, Ticket Agent, Chicago & Alton Railway, SPRINGFIELD, ILL. Walter Casey's Book "Lula Goins of Kentncky" Walter Casey's Book "Lula Goins of Kentncky" A pathetic and of the early ship of Mr. wife, who erly Miss 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 cents THE FORUM NIST RA ONCE AGAIN THE ton announces their tempting Tcikez TO POINTS IN COLORADO, IDAHO, WASHING IBIA, ARIZONA, NEVADA, NE TEXAS, MEXICO AND CALIFORNIA HAN HALF OF REGULAR RATE April 7, and Sept. 15 to 0 complete particulars call upon ad ELL, Ticket Agent, Chicago & Alton Railway, SP r Casey's Goins of Kent ic and intereste nearly love and of Mr. Casey an fe, who was fo ly Miss Lula Go Consoling Advice for The "Good Girls." Tho one day you may see a young girl high up in the church choir and the next day you can see her prowling around the "pike," (E. Washington street,) with suspicious companions, to the girl who wishes to hold herself aloof, we say, don't despair you will never lose anything by being decent. Better to be seldom seen in buggies riding than to be often seen if the riding escort is of the wrong stripe. On the streets with all kinds is no good sign. You will always have callers and the right kind are looking for the girls who are not so easily seen. This fast life is all imagination, using the common vernacular, "there's nothing to it," after all. Study the lives of those who have been fortunate and you will find that you are on the right road. We have no scruples with reference T RATES BRAIN THE Tcike? Bargains RENTS IN AHO, WASHINGTON, OREGON A, NEVADA, NEW MEXICO, MICO AND CALORNIA REGULAR RATES Sept. 15 to Oct. 31, 1906 call upon address Agent, Boston Railway, SPRINGFIELD, ILL. sey's Book of Kentucky" interesting story love and court Casey and his was form Lula Goins to people having a good time, but many poor simpletons don't know what a good time is. If your associates are persuaded to leave and have a fast time and short life, let 'em go, but but for yourself, do like mama says when mama is not wrong. The Ferguson Building. The new Ferguson building will soon be completed and there is no question of its being the most modern one in our fast growing city. The building will be almost fire-proof in reality and will contain six stories of office rooms, the first floor will be used for banking purposes and a store room, the eighth story will be a hall for what purpose we know not, probably for select dances, etc. James Loonis Replies. James Loonis Replies. Under the head of "Jim, the would-be Negro Boss—"Jim Lumur of the first ward, etc., in the last issue of the Springfield Leader, the editor of that paper takes occasion to make some very unappropriate state men's with reference to my work in the interest of the Republican party at the recent primary election. Aug. 4. In the first place I am a tax payer and a property holder and have always taken an active part in the elections of the city, county and state as well as the nation. Never have I been arrested for violating any election law. In the roster of the Leader's editorial staff. Hon. W. T. Scott, (Honorable, by virtue of his having been a candidate for president), gives his residence as 515 N. 16, street, Cairo, Illinois, if this be true, then why come to Springfield and try to usurp, violate and try to hinder the citizens here? Citizens by virtue of their manhood and decent behavior. This would-be editor was a candidate for president of these United States in 1904, and his name had to be dropped from the ticket of his party in favor of George E Taylor of Ottumwa, Iowa. Why was his name dropped? Because he was languishing in the St. Clair county jail at Beleville for some mis-demeanor. Such a candidate. At one time in Mr. Scott's history when he was proprietor of a saloon in Cairo, he was reputed to be well 'fixed.' What became of it? It is plain Trying to disrupt the Republican party has reduced him to the last stages of activity. His politics have made him ridiculous, he has become an insult to all politics; and at this stage of his career, he will stoop to most any depth to gain favor at the hands of democracy. We are proned to believe that the democratic party would be glad to be rid of his kind altho it is rumored that he is on the city pay roll today. If Mr. Scott thinks that he can 'rough it' over the citizens of the first ward, we will state that he will be disappointed and to save himself humiliation, time and money, the wiser plan would be to desist.—JAMES LOOMIS. ```markdown ``` CHICAGO & ALTON RY. TIME TABLE Northbound. Arrive. Depart. *Alton Limited. 11:53 am 11:53 am *Prairie State Express. 2:45 pn 2:45 pm *Bloomington Accom. Starts 5:00 pm †Capital City Flyer. 8:35 pm Stops *Pulice 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 *Conington Accom. 9:00 am Stops *Spfdf-St. Louis Accom. Starts 6:30 am *Prairie State Express. 2:35 pm 2:35 pm *Alton Limited. 4:16 pm 4:16 pm *Chicago Accom. 8:40 pm Stops *Spfdf-Eldred Accom. Starts 5:00 pm *Sunday Special. Starts 7:15 pm Poorita Division. Arrive. Depart. *Poorita Accom. 9:10 am Stops †Poorita Express. 4:00 pm Stops †Poorita Accom. Starts 3:10 pm *Pooria Express. Starts 6:45 am *Sunday Special. Starts 6:30 pm *Sunday Special. 9:00 pm Stops 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 Mall. 2:15 am 2:16 am * Chicago Express Starts 7:30 am * Continental Limited 9:45 am 9:50 am * Lafayette Accom Starts 1:40 pm * Decatur Accom 4:30 pm 5:15 pm * New York Express. 10:00 pm 10:05 pm Going West. Arrive. Depart. * Kansas City Express. 5:50 am 5:55 am * Clayton Accom 8:41 am 8:44 am * Springfield Accom 11:35 am Stops * Kansas City-Denver Lim. 12:30 pm 12:35 pm * Continental Limited 5:45 pm 5:50 pm * Chicago-Springfield Exp. 9:10 pm Stops * Daily, aDaily except Sunday ILLINOIS CENTRAI RAILWAY. Taking effect Sunday, December 4. Northbound. Arrive. Depart. *Diamond Special 12:35 am 12:40 am Midnight Limited 2:42 am 2:45 am Chicago Express 7:05 am Northern Ill. Express 11:25 am 11:30 am *Daylight Special 2:45 pm 2:48 pm *St. Louis & Spfld 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 & Spfld Accom. Starts 7:00 am *Daylight Special 5:05 pm 5:10 pm *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. aRoyal Blue Limited..... 7:30 am 7:30 am *Wash. & New York Lim.. Starts 8:00 pm *Beardstown & Pana Ac..... 3:25 pm 3:25 pm bSunday Passenger ..... 8:00 pm 8:00 pm Westbound Trains. aRoyal Blue Limited..... 7:25 pm 7:25 pm *Wash. & New York Lim.. 8:30 am Stops aPana & Beardstown Ac...10:30 am 10:30 am Bunday 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 Mall . 11:00 am 2:40 pm Daily Mall . 6:55 pm 7:35 am To and from St. Louis. Arrive. Depart. Daily Express . 12:10 pm 8:10 pm Daily ex. Sunday, Accom. 9:20 pm 6:30 am GREAT CENTRAL. Trains arrive and depart from Chicago & also depart as follows: Westbound. Arrive No. 24 Indianapolis Mall & Exp. 2:00 pm No. 24 Chicagoan Exp. sleeper 6:00 am No. 24 Sidell & Decatur Accom. 10:50 am Eastbound. Depart No. 24 Indianapolis Mall & Exp. 9:45 am No. 24 Chicagoan Exp. sleeper 9:00 pm No. 24 Decatur & Sidell Accom. 3:30 pm Nos. 24 and 25 carry sleeping car be- fore St. Louis. Indianapolis and Cin- cinnati. Dirty. a day except Sunday. PRICES FOR POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENTS. State and National Offices.....$ 10.00 County Offices ..... 5.00 Mayor of Springfield ..... 5.00 Regular write-ups. 10c per line Ten line notice one time, with an nouncemenn, free. THE FORUM Edward Taylar left Monday for Minneapolis with G. A. R. Mrs. J. W. Willis and Miss Mattie Willis, of 1114 So. Presi fied St., left to visit friends and relatives in Kentucky. Political Announcements 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 c ar. 5c. Wilson's New Place Staple and Fancy Groceries and Regular Meals and Short Orders Homemade Pies—Candies or. 11t and Madison. CONSOLIDATED STREET CAR ROUTE. 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. 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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. 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Hall and Roy Reece, the two candidates for County Treasurer have entered the race in earnest. The contest will be an interesting one from the very fact that they are well known and popular with the masses. But the opinion seems to prevail among the voters that Mr. Reece is carrying too much weight to defeat Mr. Hall, the democratic candidate when it comes to the home stretch. Roy leaves the post carrying the weight of the National State Guards, which will be impossible for him to dispel. This county is composed of many miners both colored and white, who are opposed to military supervision and they have charged it to the Republican candidate who is the adjutant general and it will be the cause of his defeat. Hall leaves the post under very favorable circumstances, carrying no weight to retard his progress. And when he strikes the county precincts, Mr. Reece, you cannot head him off—Springfield Leader. This is quite a blow at Mr. Reece and he or some one, able to refute the allegation should do so. We are not informed along the lines of which he complains and are not prepared to answer in Reece's favor ourselves. Intellegence is Pleasure. Every man should strive to be intellegent. There are no pleasures so pure as mental pleasures. We never tire of them. A lofty mindthinks loftly It easily creates vivid,agreeable and natural fancies,places them in their best light,clothes them with all appropriate adornments,studies other's tastes,and clears away from its own thoughts all that is useless and dissagreeable. Mental force or power is not the inheritance of birth,nor the result of a few years of spasmodic study;it is only acquired as the result of long and patient exertion.—National Baptist Union The age demands a gospel of power. The modern day preacher need not necessarily be a scientific theologian, but he must be a student of men and things, a man of brain, a philosopher, a reasoner, and in many respects a master workman. Above all things let our young ministers purchase books, find out what they contain, and learn to utilize every department and every variety of knowledge in the successful presentation of gospel truth. We are taught that there are sermons in running brook and silent stone: let the man of God, on whomdepends the eternal salvation of immortal souls, and tell her sons its meaning. Are Women Citizens? Many women think they are not citizens and for that reason we are at a loss to give. We de- THE FORUM sire to state that you are citizens, because many of your privileges are abridged does not alter the fact, if, for example, the fact that most states prohibit women from voting and participating as soldiers were the reason given, that would make some of them citizens, for they vote in some states and for certain offices, they vote here in Illinois—Webster says! "An inhabitant of any city—(freeman," the Constitution says; "all persons, not men, born or naturalized in the U. S. are citizens of the U. S. and of States wherein they reside." The preachers and orators of the race should preach the gospel of hope to the people. There are better days ahead, and the despondent should have the benefit of hat knowledge. These days are not the brightest; these times are not the most glorious; but they might all have been much worse than they are. Gratitude to God can not be expressed by perpetual complaining of the ills that abide. There are no Alps to the faithful. Our continued progress is the best evidence of our ability to surmount great difficulties. Let us look beyond the darkened clouds to the sunlight on the hill.—National Baptist Union Nashville, Tenn. Snailski vs. Russel. Andrew Russel of Jacksonville and Mr. Smulski of Chicago, will be rival powers at the State Convention and may be deadlock Mr. Russel and Mr Smulski both, have 700 delegates instructed respectively for them, Mr Messick of St. Clair Co. has 140, it takes 792 to win. Mr. Russel should have the place, as central Illinois aspirant, and will, no doubt get the support of the St Clair Co. aspirant, and thereby recieve the nomination on the second ballot or call. It's claimed that Mr. Smulski is the administration candidate and will, therefore, having been "slated," recieve the nomination. Such is not probable, though it can happen, the Forum unqualifiedly endorse the Hon. Andrew Russel as the logical and compromising candidate for the place, and instruct the delegates to stand put for Russel. We are the most improvident, happy go-lucky race on earth. We spend our last dollar in a mad pursuit of a good time and excursions and then pawn our shoes and coat the next day for money to buy bread. Cant somebody head us off. 'Durn our fool souls, we are running away, (American Eagle) and sure enough we ought to stop and get down to business; open factories, stores,etc, and then learn to sup port and patronize race enterprise, and listen to the Bugle sounds.-the Business Bugle, Memphis Tenn. Point is well taken Brother and yet the Negro has no shares nor stocks in the R. R. Shall there continue to be a Yates Cultom faction and disorder and defeat, or shall there not be? JOHN L. J FURN Furniture, Ca 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, And when I've'd been laid 'neath the shadows in the grass, There to remain while teeming generations pass, Sing a song melodious— He found peace, joy and ecstacy at last. Tell the raptured song-birds, In the trees, the meadows and the grass. Here lies a soul that longed for wisdom, Ere it passed to this mysterious realm. Tell that dear beloved mother, In that weather-rent cottage on the row. That I'm safe in the arms of Jesus— That I made my election sure, And tell my fair little lover, O'er yonder in the blue-leaf clover. That over her even still, this spirit doth hover. (meditation) E. L. R. Now let us have F. L. Barnett for Municipal Judge of Cook Co. and the Hon. Mr. Stewart for Assemblyman of the State of New York. A colored man as legislator of New York will be equivalent to a Negro Congressman from the South. 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Main 654 115 West Side Square Tel. Main 653 REISCH BREWERY CO. City Brewery Their Bottle Beer is Fine Bock's Special Can't be Beat Try it! LODGE NOTICES. Price $4.00 per year. Capital City Lodge, No. 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. rof 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. Springfield is building fast, put some of your money in Real estate. Peerless Ideal Portrait Co. Room 45 Myers’ Bl’dg. Pictures enlarged in Cravon, Pastel, India Ink, Water Colors, Sepia and Oil. Oil Paintings, Landscapes, Figures, Flowers, Fruit and Animals made to order for sale, ALL WORK GUARANTEED. Dr. C.H. JONES, Manager. Prof. R. M. MITCHELL, Artist PEAS, LTE 66 ‘TV? KEYSTONE Fine line of | Cigars and Tobacco — | Two fine Brunswick Pool Tables. : YOung Men’s Headquarters | ; 121 South 4th St. | Cousins and Jackson, Props. Society and Local Mrs. J: C, Adams, of North 14 Street left, Sunday’for Chicago to be gone several days. Mr. Whyatt Jackson of St. Louis is in the city visiting his father ,and other friend s. Mr. Wm. Fisch has returned from Chicago, where he went to do political work and to vote, so far as his district is concerned, he says; Vedi Veni Vidit. Mrs. Johnson who recently came from Cape Gireaudeau, Mo., has been ‘ndisposed this week. Mr, R. M. Mitchell, after a week,s business tour at Danville and Champaiga Iil., inthe inte: est of Ideal Portrait Co,, return- ed last Saturday, much elated over the success attained. Miss Lottid Brewington, after a short illness is convalescent, Mr. E. B. Smith, who is now employed at Bloomington, was down to see his wife Sunday and Monday. Mrs. J. Harvey has moved to 1215 So. 17 St. Mr. Thos. E. Broadey is get- ing along as wellas can be ex- pected Don’t letthe ‘harvest pass” without paying up your dues. The Summer is almost gone, and what are you a going to do about it? South Grand Ave. will be paved from {1 st. to19 st. Arn’t you giad you Ilve iu the So, E, end? Mrs. Hattie Donaldson of W. Elliot St-was somewhat undis- posed lust week, atpr-sent bet ter. am il ee = __ C. C, Lee's combination build- ing wiil soon be completed, on the second floor will be a spac ious ball, in-the-rear on Ist, floor will be the theater and there will be three store rooms on the Ist. floor. Mr. Rube Rockway, of St. Louis, Mo, was in the city Sun- day visiting her daughter, Mrs. Laura Wilson 11 th and Madison Streets. Mrs. Roie Hunter, Alexander Bender et al. left last. week for Niagara Falls, Mrs. Richardson of St Louis Mo. was visiting in the city Sun- day, Miss Ellen Grady will leave next week for Indiana, where she will soon resume her work as scho »] teacher, Blessed are the pure in heart for they are mostly dead. Mr, J. W. Kinney, George W. Done gau, A. J. Young, H Rho den, Sam. Alexander were among those who attended the grand session of the Masonic order at Champaign Iil. this week. Miss Cecil Rodney of Cape Giraudeau, Mo,, a prominent young school teacher. is visising Miss Allene White, 1312 E. Mon. roe St. Mrs Ella Wilson 685 N, 2nd Street, ison the sick list this week. Mrs, D xon of Tuscola III. is in the city the guest of her daught- er a_d friends, Mr. Carl Fant and wife were at Elkheart the latter part of last week. r THE FORUM 4 ee Illinois Traction , System 3 Take tne Interurban for all points South is now the Slogan. Cheapest, Best and Cleanest. 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