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THE FORUM VOL. 3, NO. 32. Rev. L. E. Christy as the new Editor of the Christian Recorder Editor Forum. Dear Sir: There are many aspirants for the position of managing editor of the Christian Recorder, both among the clergy and the laity of the A.M. denomination, but none are more competent or better fitted for the efficient and faithful discharge of its responsible and burdensome duties than Rev. L. E. Christy, the present pastor of St. Luke A. M. E. church, at E. St. Louis, Ill. There are many reasons why Rev. Christy should be selected as the managing editor of the Christian Recorder by the next General Conference of the connection. Among these are: First. The church needs a paper, as its official organ that is able to keep abreast of the progress of the present age, and to cope with the varying conditions as they arise in the life of the people. To do this, it must have as its edition chief, a man who is sensible of its needs, and possessed of the requisite ability to devise the ways and means, formulate the plans and put into practical operation, the needed methods by which the needs may be amply supplied; and, thus make the paper serve the twofold purpose of informer and moral instructor of the people, both in and out of the church. Second. With no intention of entering into a disparagment or underrate the services of its present management, yet we feel that there is room for much improvement in that paper, not only as a church organ, but also a general newspaper along many lines, and we feel that a man of Rev. L. E. Christy's attainments as a scholar, and ability as a journalist, would enable him to make the much need improvements and bring that organ up to a much higher standard of excellence and cause it to render a more valuable service than it has heretofore rendered. Third. Rev. Chrsty is fully qualified for this important post of duty by the fact of his long experience in the field of journalism and his mature knowledge of the great advantages of a good newspaper, coupled with a profound sense of the imperative demands of the time, for an organ that will command the attention of the public and thus place itself in the position to build a potential influence for good upon it. Fourth. His knowledge of men as well as his knowledge of the motives by which they are actuated to perform certain acts, make him especially qualified for the position of managing editor of the Christian Recorder, as by it "Be ye doers and not sayers only." he would be enabled to keep that paper out of the rut of personal bickerings, and keep it upon the high plane of a first-class weekly newspaper as it should be. The selection of Rev. Christy for the post of editor-in-chief of the Christian Recorder, would not only be of inimitable benefit, to the church of which it is the official mouth-piece, but to all the people, and, of especial benefit to the journalistic fraternity of the entire country. Every star added to the celestial orb, increases the brilliancy of its light! So Rev. Christy's selection as editor of the Christian Recorder, would add tenfold to the usefulness of that paper. Respectfully yours, —A. W. Benson. Judge G. W. Murray. We have often made mention of the acts of Judge Murray in the County Court, especially of his control of the many children brought before him as the judge of the Juvenile Court All of our people who know the judge have universally spoken well of him. As is seen from a card in this paper, the judge is before the people for re-election. He will get a large support from the Negroes, whose friend he has been. Below is appended a letter to the judge in appreciation of his friendship to the writer. The letter follows: Springfield, Ill., Aug. 16, '06. Judge Murray. Dear Sir:I want to thank you for the many kindnesses you have done for me in my trouble. I was feeling very despondent this morning when you was here, and I didn't think to thank you, so under circumstances, I beg that you look over it, as I would not have you think, for a moment, that I didn't appreciate what you have did for me. I leave in the morning, and, I assure you, that when you see me again, I will have been a much better girl. You shall hear from me as often as you requested. Good bye. I am Sincerely yours, -Blanche Casey. This letter is positive evidence that Miss Casey is grateful, derogatory statements to the contrary. This is only instance where Judge Murray has used his best judgment in the interest of the Negro. This one circumstance is appreciated by the entire race in the immediate vicinity who are aware of existing circumstances. Mr. Sam Alexander wishes to announce that there will be a celebration of the Emancipation at Oak Ridge Park Sept. 22nd. Congratulates 'B. A.' "B. B." Pleads for Moral Efficiency in the Ascendency Wolves in Sheep's Clothes. Mr. editor:- I wish through you, to express my gratitude to a Mr. B. A., for the article that he contributed to last week's Fornm, under the caption, "Dragging down the whole people." Every self respecting Negro owes Mr. B. A. a debt of gratitude for the high moral tone of his statements. Every sentence that he wrote is absolutely true. Such truths should be written and spoken until vile men and women are driven from places of leadership and good men. women take their places. The only surprise to me is, that there has not been ere this, a public sentiment created among Negroes that would prevent scoundrels from holding with ease and security, positions of leadership. Our race, as B. A says, is only race that will permit it. In other races, just as soon as their leaders lose their reputation for honor; honesty or virtue, a righteous public sentiment dethrones them. Not so with the Negro. Too often we protect them in their fifth and corruption. The Negroe's moral sense seems to be dull. What indecent to others is seemingly decent to him. Any old thing goes with him. In that the Negro shows no class. We see this in society. Too often the prettiest girl with an unsavory reputation instead of our best girl with a good reputation is made the leader of society. The well dressed dude supported by some woman is classed among the 400 while some hard working gentleman is unwelcomed. This is all wrong. Not until the Negro puts a premium upon right conduct instead of the right kind of shoe, dress or pants, will he take his proper place. Instead of the Negro church taking the lead in this moral crusade and reformation itself. How often do we hear of scandals among our ministers. How often do we know them to be guilty themselves of the very sins they preach against? How often do we see the church suffering them to remain in the pulpit which they have disgraced because there was not enough (I will not say christianity) but rathet decency in it to drive them and their filth into the street. When a farmer discovers a rotten apple in a barrel, he removes it to save the good ones. Negro churches too often when they discover a rotten minister, protect him in their rottenness and permit them to remain to destroy God's most chosen fruit the lives end characters of women and men. The whole race suffers from the abuses. If the church itself, does not rid itself of immoral men who dare to tell the world how to live when they lead impure lives themselves its about time that B. A's all over the country should set about to create a public sentiment that will drive by force or starvation these misfits out of the ministry. No member of the church should say that this is a problem for the church to solve; that is not the business of the world to do it. To such let me say if this is the churches' business (Concluded in next issue.) Entertains Royally. Mrs. Robert Woods of 644 N. 2nd St. entertained at a six o'clock dinner on Wed. in honor of Mrs. Arminta Davis Ryder of Pittsburg. The dining room was decorated with carnations and the table was laden with all of the delicases of the season, as follows cream tomato soup, chicken, breaded veal, tomatoes, potatoes, peas, corn, cucumbers, macaroni, celery, jelly, olives, French rolls, ice cream, cake and coffee. Those seated at the table were, Rev. and Mrs. T. Price, Mrs. Susan Davis, Miss Retta Davis, Mr. Robert Woods, Miss Adalade ahd Stella Price, Mr. Robert Smith, Mrs. James Ryder and Mrs. Bessie Smith of Chicago. The Protective League. The Afro American Protective State League met here to-day in a special meeting called by the President, Capt. John Robinson. He. also stated the object of the meeting. The meeting was well attended by members and visiting friends and members. It was decided that the League would celebrate their 30th anniversary of Emancipation on the 22nd day of September 1906. There was quite a fight made as to where it should be held. It was finally decided to be held in East St. Louis Ill., at Tudorville Park. A committee of arrangements was appointed as follows: John Robinson, W. G. Snblett and A. J. Morgan, Jonas Nifong, James Bland, Samuel What A. H. Harwell. Committee on speakers: A. J. Morgan, John Bates, Capt. John Robinson. The committee was instructed to do all in their power to make this the grandest celebration ever given by the League. It was also decided to engage the best speakers to be had of both white and black. The meeting adjourned to meet Sept. 2nd, when all arrangements will be completed. » THE FORUM. ——————— & weekly magazine paper devoted fie the foteresta of the whole people. Perea a a simran Entered as second-class matter, Feb- @uary 2%, 1904, at the postoffice at gpringteld Iil., under the Act of ingress of March 3, 1879. ae eee ROGERS & ABOUR = =~ Propticlers sie ec Ie tek nica peels One Year ..cccceceeeceeeeree ene s 61.60 One Month ........cceceeeeeee eee DBC Per Copy ..cceeevccesceceereeereees OC OFFICE: 305 1-2 S, Sixth St. Phoze Male 998 pe Regia Ng eee oe eels THE FORUM'S STAFF. ; B. L. Rogers, Editor and Manager. Will H. arbour, Associate Editor end Secretary. ) nage Parte. donertentas, jompéon Bros., - ranch Office. (peli et gn Gomsee The Printer 105} 80. Oth 8k eines nepal EDITORIAL. - —— , Saturday, August 25, 1906. Expense of a Theater. , Jb you go to, the Opera House three nights a week, on.an ave- -rage of 25¢-per night for nine months, that will approximately be, $26,00, unless there is a very goodesson to-be- learned, you have thrown away enough money to pay rent for three months (4 of a year) or one third of the time you went to the opera house you deprived your child of what it would cost to attend the high. school for ten months,» or Tus- kegee for. nine, months, This amount will feed «a family of four for two mouths ‘(economy . being used) it would buy your wife a nice fur anda tine Easter hat, clothe four children under ten years, for one year (good judg: ment used in purthasigg) buy an ordinary set of furniture, and so on. “e With the defeat of Edward A. Green for the renomination for the house of representatives at the republican convention for the First district held in Chicago Tuesday, the negro probably passes from the scene of state: politics in Illinois. Green comes from what is known as the ‘‘black belt’? in Chicago and is the second negro to serve in the legisiature, his predecess- or, Edward H. Morris also being colored:—Illinois State Register —Because Green did snot get the nomination is‘no sign that. the “negro passes from the scene of State politics in Illinois,” any more than it is the sign that Yates has passed from the scene and other defeated candidates. what is the matter, do you peo. ple write’ what you think or wha you desire? How many people, even in the Middie West, knew that, the United States Court, siting at Louisville, Ky,, had a colored -erier? Willis S. Kean;an Afro- American, who has hald_ that position for the past six years by appointmeut of Judge Walter Evans, dieda few days ago of cancer of the stomach.—R W. Thompson, in The Freeman So many Negroes are a!lying themselves with the Catholic, Horns, Seventh Day Ad. ventists, Citstian Scientists, Presbyterians, \ ngregationalist THE FORUM Campbellites, with here and there a Lutherian,a Dowieite and a member of the Church of God, that it is said the leaders of the old-line Baptist and Methodist faiths are beginning to take not- ice,.and the why and wherefore will constitute one of the many ‘subjects for investigation at the national meetings of those de- nominations.— The Freeman— They will find on investigation that the cause for this change is: the old time Baptists and Meth- odists do not puta premium on intellectuality’ andthe Neg. roes are tired of hearing the “milk and honey story’’ and no taste of it. The Negroes of St. Clair coun- ty do not seem to stand for much politically, notwithstanding the fact that their voting strength is sufhcieutly large to demand de- cent recognition, if properly wielded. what's the use of “playing’’ politics if there is not even common manhood respect to be gotten out of it? The ball. otought to mean something to us besides harping about things that happened fifty years ago’ The ballot should be used intelligent- ly, and in such a way as to bring’ substancial results to the people. A little whiskey and beer, a little sweet talk about election times ought not to be considered suffi- cient recognitution. The colored people ought either get into politics lilxe other citizens or get out.—East St. Louis, Sentinel— You voice the Forum's sentiment and the correct idea, which should be heeded all over the land, Negroes will not, as they should, vote for a negro for office because he was not ‘‘slated’’ or was not the ‘‘machine candidate” and they know. too that the machine would not take him in because he was a Negro, just as the union does, they say; you can work if you have your ‘‘card” and when you apply, they say not competent or he was not admitted, Negroes, how long are you going to be fools—surely you must fight if you would reign, youmnst increase your courage, The Freeman speaks for no man nor set of men. It is not the creature of any party, faction orcult. It speaks for all* the people all the time, If you see it in the Freeman, it’s so,—The Indianapolis Freeman—We don't wish to be too technical, but isn’t ‘your squib a little ambiguous 01 self centradictory? Can ‘you speak for no man, and yet for all ‘the‘people?” We ate not seeking argument, but the | conclusions should agree with the premises, to make the logi¢ analogous,” “or are we right?—beg pardon. * Merwe O¥ull YOus MOLIW Jie © After all itis better to, have faith in God, nope and belief in the resurrection 6; to lead, -for we are only here.a few days, and like Bc ae to.fly against a live wire and end ou earth}y ex: istence'iil thet snkhing of aueye, as it were. { | Everybody hasa ‘‘mit*’ out to father. COOK WITH GAS. If you're in doubt ‘let us” Cy lead trump to you?’ @he 2) The oR iY ~ “tO ee ee i j R o ne ‘Imperial’ ' ee ri i is always’the proper hat-- \ p A . never alike two-seasons. 4, ait together--except in price M7 “™ ---$3.00. ee Wf? © PETER MYERS & CO 529 North Side Square For Fine Commercial Work HAMANN ‘p,; Printer ee —ae 8305 SOUTH SIXTH ST. 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STEPHEN'S First Class Room ing House. By Day or Week, Single or Married. 1013 E. Washington Street. Springfield, Illinois COLON IST RATES ONCE AGAIN THE Chicago & Alton announces their tempting Tcike1 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. Jackson-Edwards. About two weeks ago at Hannibal, Misscuri, Benj. Jackson and Miss Davie Edwards were married. The affair was kept a secret and the public will be somewhat surprised. Mrs. Jackson left this week for Greenville, Kentucky, her former home, she will remain for a week or two at the bedside of her --- Suits now $6.00 Pants now 2.25 $1.00 grade, now .75 .75 " .50 $2.00 now $1.50 1.50 now 1.00 1.00 now .75 .75 now .50 ats at half price. BIG STORES CLOTHING HOUSE PHEN'S ss Room ouse. ek, Single or ried. washington Street. springfield, Illinois T RATES GAIN THE Tcikej Bargains ENTS IN AHO, WASHINGTON, OREGON A, NEVADA, NEW MEXICO, MICO AND ORNIA REGULAR RATES Sept. 15 to Oct. 31, 1906 call upon address Agent, on Railway, SPRINGFIELD, ILL. mother. The groom is a business man of the city and is highly respected. The bride is a charming young lady from the blue-grass state. Mr. Sam Alexander wishes to announce that there will be a celebration of the Emancipation ai Oak Ridge Park Sept. 22nd. ```markdown ``` THE FORUM JUDGE Judge (AN Subject Elec io MONMOR ILL ...CAF Quality!. 723 E bala --- JUDGE GEO. CANDIDATE Judge Sangamor (AND JUDGE OF J Subject to the Decis Elec ion Tuesd MONMOUTH ILLINOIS JUDGE GEO. W. MURRAY CANDIDATE FOR Judge Sangamon County Court (AND JUDGE OF JUVENILE COURT) Subject to the Decision of all the Voters Elec ion Tuesday, Nov. 6, '06 MAPLE CITY WHITE BAR SELLING WASHING SOAP MONMOUTH ILLINOIS The bus always the cheapest yourself. ...CAPITOL GEO. BO the hustler : Quality! . Quality our water 723 East Wash Both Pho ...CAPITOL LAUNDRY... GEO. BOLLMAN the hustler for business. Quality!. Quality!! Quality!!! our watch-word. 723 East Washington Street Both Phones 207. THE CIY CHURCHES And their Pastors. Evangelical Lutheran—15th, between Washington and Jefferson streets. Services: 8 p. m. to 9 p. m. every Sunday; Sunday School, 3 p. m. to 4 p. m. Instructions every Friday evening. New Hope Baptist Church—Corner 8th and Miller streets.—Preaching at 11 a. m. and 8 p. m.; Sunday School at 9:30 a. m. B. Y. P. U., 6:30 p. m. Mr. C. Hatcher, Supt. Sunday School J. H. Fulton, D. D., Pastor. St. Paul's A. M. E. Church—Sunday services: Preaching at 10:45 a. m. and 7:45 p. m. Sunday School, 2:45 p. m. Y. C. A., 4 p. m., to which all young men are invited. Y. P. S. C. E., 6:45 p. m. Rev. T. Price, Pastor. St. John's A. M. E. Church—14th, between Mason and Reynolds streets.—Preaching at 11 a. m.; Sunday School at 2:30 p. m.; preaching at 8 p. m.—Rev. J. Bundy, Pastor. Rev. Dr. Cotton, P. E. Springfield District, Illinois Annual Conference. FOR One fine Upright for $225. $5 balance on ea Ap FOR SALE. One fine Upright $400 Piano for $225. $50 or $25 down balance on easy payments ... Apply to EDITOR FORUM. 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. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Smith of 622 So. 8th St. entertained a few of their friends last Thursday evening. refreshments were served abundantly. Mrs. Annie Anson of Bloomington was in the city Chatham this week, visiting friends. CHICA IN RY. TIME TABLE Northbound, Arrive. Depart. *Alton Limited ’.........11:53 am 11:63 am *Prairie State Express.. 2:45 pm 2:45 pm “Bloomington Accom .. — Starts 5:00 pm Capital City Flyer... $:35 pm Stops *Palace Express ..////12:20 am 12:20am *Midnight Special ..°°). 2:43am 2:43 am *Atlantic Express-Chi'! “Starts 7:00 am sSt. Louis Accom......’ 11:35 am 11:35 am *Spfid-Eldred Accom ,.10:35 am Stops sSunday Special ......110:45 pm _ Stops Southbound, Arrive. Depart. *St. Louis Express...... 3:25am 3:25 am *Midnight Special (1.111 5:05am 6:05 am {Capital City Flyer.) “Starts 9:15 am *Bloomington Accom’ .. 9:00am Stops sSpfid-St. Louis Accom. | Starts 6:30am *trairie State Express., 2:35 pm 2:36 pm “Alton Limited ........ 4:16pm 4:16 pm *Chiecago Accom ....... 8:40pm Stops “Spfld-Eldred Accom .. Starts 5:00 pm sSunday Special .....!) Starts 7:15 pm Peoria Division, Arrive. ae *Peorla Accom ......... 9:10 am tops #Peorla “xpress 121211 4:00 pm) Stops +Peorla Accommimm...... Starts 3:10 pi “Reorin Expres Starts 6:46 im sSunday Special... . hyp Starts06: sSunday Special... ..... 9:00 ers Coe. INDERURBAN. SERVI Springficld-Lincoln Interurbans leave Springfield at 9:40-a, ™., 12 p,.m., daily. Spr ingtield-bineoin, Interurbans arrive at Springfield at 11:60 a. m., 6:50 p.m., daily. ¥ ye - "Daily, #Daily ex. Sunday. oon: For ips rato ane further informa- tion call upen or ress: , . D; G. CAMPBELL, Tidket Agent Chicago & Alton ‘Ry., Springfield; 11. ‘ RAILWAY TIME TABLES. — Depot Tenth, between Washington and Jef- ferson streets, Going Bast. © arrive. Depart. “Buffalo Fast Mall......... 2:15 am 2:16 am eChicago 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 eSpringfeld 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 “Dally. aDally except Sunday, ome nee asaetsd ee atte cn ees ILLINOIS CENTRAL RAILWAY. “Faking 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 ........4,.. 1:05 om Northern Ill. Express.....:11:25 am 11:30 am “Daylight Special ...........2:45 pm 2:48 pm. “Bt. Louis & Sp’fld 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 pm “Bt, Louis Express......... 6:36 pm 6:35 pm. @Chicago Mall ..............19:25 am Stops “Daily. aDaily except Sunday. a B. & 0. S. W. RAILWAY. Eastbound Trains, Arrive. Depart. aRoyal Blue Limited....... 7:30am 7:30 am Wash, & New York Lim.. Starts 8:00 pm “Beardstown & Puna Ac.... 3:25 pm 3:25 pm bSunday Passenger ....... 8:00 pm 8:00 pm Westbound Trains, eRoyal 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 Gunday only . .............. 8:50 am 8:50 am “Daily. aDaily, except Sunday. bSinday. C, P. & ST. L, RAILWAY, ‘To and from Peoria. Arrive. Depart. Dally Express . ........... 8:10 pm 12:10 pm Dally Mall. ...cccsecceees-21:00 am 2:40 pm Dally Mail. ...........,..-. 6:55 pm 7:35 am To and from St. Louis. Arrive. Depart Express . .....04..4618:10 pm 8:10 pm. Bony @x. Sunday, Accom., 0:20pm 6:90 am eS AeA GREAT CENTRAL. Trains arrive and depart from Chicago & Alton depot as follows: Westbound. Arrive. aNo. 32. Indianapolis Mail & Exp. 2:00 pm *No. 34. Cincinnati Exp.. sleeper. 6:30 am aNo. 42. Sidell & Decatur Accom.10:50 ar Eastbound. Depart. @No. 33. Indianapolis Mail & Exp. 9:46 am “No. 35. Cincinnati Exp., sleeper. 9:30 pm aNo, 42. Decatur & Sidell Accom. saepm Nos. 34 and 38 carry co car = tween Springfield, Indianapolis and Cin- cinnati. *Daily. aDaily except Sunday, PRICES FOR POLITICAL AN- NOUNCEMENLS. State and National Offices. ... 19,00 County Offi-es Ake oe OO Mayor of Snrinefield.......... 5,00 Reeular “= ps. Ie per line. “on line notice m= time, with an nouncem2nn, free. THE FORUM Rev. J. B. Anderson returned Sunday. Mrs, Pauline King-and little Miss Virginia Kennedy of Chica. go, were visiting her daughter, Mrs. Thos. Higganbotham, of 1133 N. Walnut street. Political Announce- ments. ; | { For County Clerk. Charles Opel -announces his candidacy for the office of county clerk of Sangamon county, to succeed himself, election Tues- day, Nov. 6,.1906. Smoke the 3-R union made cigar, 5e. Wilson’s New Place Restaurant Staple and Fancy Groceries and Ice Cream Regular Meals and Short Orders Homemade Pies—Candies Fine Cigars Morris Wilson, Proprietor. or. lltand Madison. CQNSOLIDATED STREET CAR ROUTE, Points of Interest Springfleld’s attractions and How to Reach Them. | Lincoln home, cor, 8th and Jacl son streets—take so 8th car. Lincoln Monument, Oak ridge Cem eterv--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} Nations Guards. _Take Rutlege or Camp Lincoln Cars. state Fair grouuds North of city, Take North 7th cars White City Park, East of the city. ‘Take KE. Capitol Av. Cars at Sth and Monroe. . CE Res Ce Re Cn Pia Ning wp Saito EAST BOUND. 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The demands in all parts of this country, and in several foreign coun- tries, for well trained men of our race in the direction of scientific and practical. agriculture are. so. great that this institution is willing to offer exceptional advantages to young men who. wish to.come here) and take either a regular or post-graduate course in agriculture. We cannot begin to supply the demands that come to us for trained men in the direction of agriculture. The posi- tions for which these trained men are wanted are those in almost every case which pay high salaries. We wish to get hoid of men who have received as far as possible, a good education before coming here, and are ready to enter on a tho- rough course in agriculture. Per- sons, however, can pursue the literary studies at Tuskegee, while taking the course in agriculture, Forjfuther ‘information address, BoOKER T. WASHINGTON. Principal, Tuskegee Intitute, R Alabama. Mesdames E. B. Smith and A. M, Williams left last week for Quincy. 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OEE OO st—‘ (w.”™~.6. ulm ’ Lawrence Brandow i Proprietor Fast End Sample Rooms Northwest cor, 11th and Mason sts. A @oice line of WINES, LIQUORS and CIGARS. {ce Cold Reisch Beer on Tap.. A very enjoyable Dance will be put on at the Masonic Hall,119 N. Eighth Street, Monday, September 8rd, 1906. Music will be furnished by Prof. Nix’s Orchestra The floor will be in fine order for the affair, Admission Single, 25c, per couple 50c. Emancipation AT IRWIN'S Electric Park SATURDAY, SEPTMBER 22nd, 1906 Beginning at 9 a. m. and continuing till midnight. Preparation is being made to make this the most enjoyable Celebrations ever held. The affair will open the forenoon and continue late at night All Springfield should come and spend the day. Speaking at 11 o'clock, by some of our best talent. Malory Brothers celebrated Vaudeville Co., will put on their play. Dancing in the evening by those who desire. Croquet, Games, Swinging, Base Ball, boat riding, Etc., Etc. Reading Emancipation Proclamation, Miss M. Rhetta Davis. SPEAKERS:--C. S Gibbs, Master of Ceremonies; Ex-Gov. Richard Yates; R. A. Byrd of Adams Co.; Hon. A. H. Roberts; E. L. Rogers. E A. B. SA The Famous MALORY BROS. Preparation The affair will come and sp Brothers ce by those wh Preparation is being made to make the affair will open the forenoon and come and spend the day. Speaking of Brothers celebrated Vaudeville Co., they those who desire. Croquet, Game Bring your bas Music by refined Orchestr Reading Emancipa SPEAKERS:--C. S Gibb Yates; R. A. By Reading Emancipation 1862 44TH ANNUAL CELEBRATION OF THE nancipat AT IRWIN'S Electric P AY, SEPTMBER 22n ginning at 9 a. m. and continu ade to make this the most enjoyable forenoon and continue late at night by. Speaking at 11 o'clock, by some of Saudeville Co., will put on their play. Proquet, Games, Swinging, Base Ball, bring your baskets and stay for the sta nned Orchestra. All kinds of cooling r All attractions on the grounds FREE. 25c. Carc Recipation Proclamation, Miss M ibbs, Master of Ceremonies; Byrd of Adams Co : Hon A THE FOLLOWING ARE THE FOLLOWING: THE FORUM 44TH OF THE 1906 vailable Celebrations ever held night. All Springfield should come of our best talent. Malory Day. Dancing in the evening, the Ball, boat riding, Etc., Etc. the stay. Telling refreshments. FREE. iss M. Rhetta Davis. ties; Ex-Gov. Richard n. A. H. Roberts; Blanche H. Casey. In sending Miss Blanche Casey the sixteen year old girl, to Iowa, to be reared in a private home, with vigorous discipline, Judge Murray of the Juvenile Court, has done a wise thing. We presume, of course, this was done by mutual consent of the court and the girl's father or grandmother, yet we commend the act. We hope others will take just such timely steps and save the girls, We concede to R. W. Thompson, of the Freeman, the title of, "Premier," in Negro Journalism, but Mr. Thompson, in our opinion, at times, not often though, goes too elaborate on single subjects of minor insignificance not insignificant in truest sense but leaves off subjects more important. He came out boldly for Fairbanks some time ago, for the Presidency and we liked it, now while they are trying to thrust Cannon on us, he is quiet, "speak Xenophon speak and tell us, who are right and who are wrong. The reason so many women are forced to get divorces, the men fool them, they being easily fooled too, the men go daffy over them until they marry and then go daffy over every one save their wives, and then too, you women are lethargic, many of you-be wise, but not too wise. Sues White City. William Byoden, colored, has sued the. "White City.' a pleasure Park east of Springfield for $5.000. because, as the allegations say, Boyden, and several other colored people, were, after purchasing tickets, refnsed a ride on the Figure 8 (roller coaster) this case will be watched with much interest. Are All Men Created Equal. To say that all men (every individual) are born equal, in every sense of the term, is to contradict the accepted laws of nature. To say that every race or every person in his or their incipiency were equal or capable of attaining the same degree of efficiency or learning, is in our opinion, also erroneous and nearly absurd. To maintain that the Negro or any race incapable of attaining to the same intellectual plane of any other people, is asserting with out any proof or precedent. Even the best anthropologists do not hold this assertion to be good. A child born of parents whose ancestry were or are refined and cultured, must surely be superior intellectually to one born whose fore parents, on down the line, were ignorant savages. This holds good in the lower animal kingdom as well as in the vegetable kingdom, the better and more you cultivate your farm the better and more vigorous it looks and each seed is said to improve. So there may be some ground for one race being notably inferior to the other. --- THE FORUM Mr. I. E. Fostor of Quincy is correct when he says there are some very ungrateful colored newspaper supporters. He said that a certain class of people, whom he could bat in the mouth like you do a baseball, were such as do this: Have him send the paper several weeks, then meet the editor or collector and say: "I didn't subscribe." We have a few devils who, when they have taken the paper for six or eight months, or more and gotten far behind, will order a discontinuance, but not paying the arearages and not saying when they can or will do so. These are few tho. We are aware that such people will never enter the kingdom of heaven, but its a question with us as to whether or not such persons should be allowed to tramp around here on earth. What do you brother editors think we should do with them? The devil don't want them. News comes from North Carolina of the conviction of a white man charged with having lynched a black man. The convicted man was sentenced to fifteen years at hard labor in the penitentiary. More such lawful treatment of lynching would reduce the number of such exhibitions of lawlessness. The North Carolina verdict was probably influenced somewhat by the fact that the man found guilty was an ex-convict. No argument however ingenious can show justification for lynching. If lynchling is right then law is wrong. Lynching seems almost justified in some extreme cases where the crime is especially brutal and which fires the people to frenzy, but there is no denial to the law-sustained fact to kill a man, nomatter how murderous he may be, without a fair trial, is itself murder. Murder was the charge against this North Carolina man and he was convicted. Though this is an extreme case, it is gratifying to learn that the law is asserting itself.—111. State (daily) Register.—We are glad to see this, we are willing to bet our old hat that this man did not have one ten thousand of a single witness' evidence in his favor. We think when these fellows are charged with and convicted, for murder in the first degree, they should be hanged, just as the Negro who, when he is charged with murder, is always hanged especially if the man be white. A man took carbolic acid at Decatur this week, causing his death, his wife's alleged unfaithfulness is the cause, the fact that so many men kill themselves and too often kill their wives from the above allegation, should cause great meditation. Depuly Collie had some resistance in an attempt to arrest a white girl on the levee. Bad Subscribers. Lyncher Convicted. JOHN L. J. FURNITURE Furniture, Car Ranges, And all kinds of house We credit everybody when sick or out of nights until :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 Springfield, OAKLEY D. TECTIVE. Robert Oakley has qeen ap pointed a detective, succeeding Gearge J. Beard. We hope he will make as rll round efficient a detective as did Beard and will conduct himself becoming to the office. If it is true that "wealth has [wings," As some folks say. We wonder why it does not fly Sometimes our way. —Philadelphia Press.—Maybe it is like wireless telegraphy, only capable of being received by like instruments from which it has come. WHEN IN ST. LOUIS Stop at WRIGHT and BOLEN'S DRUG STORE-Ice Cream and fine toilets 2333 Mraket street. "It is no benefit to have given me something, but it is a benefit to have enabled me to obtain something for myself."—Emerson. Parties will please enter into no business transactions for this paper with any one save authorized agents vested with the power, and will pay no bills except to parties of the office personnel. Manager. Notice! Notice!! Notice! Parties who do not get their paper as late as Mondays, call at Thompson Bros. 806 E. Washington, St. or at this office, or call up old phone 998, res. new phone, 1092, and be supplied. You can also buy papers and magazines at these places. MGS. Type-Write your speeches & Essays. If you desire your Essays, orations or business letters type-written, call to see The FORUM. Will guaran tee satisfaction. Price: 10cts. per foolscap page. Office, 35½ o. 6th2 Phone, old, 998 New, Re . 19 Furniture, Carpets, Stoves. Ranges, Trunks, 626 E. Adams Street Illinois. 4. EDWARD BAUMANN CHAS. T. BAUMANN 115 West Side Square Tel. Main 653 7. Re . 19 The Reason. MOTTO: Notice Notice!! NOTICE! THE FORUM has opened a Business Men's Directory cheap enough for all to advertise. 1 inch 1 month .50 1-2 " 1 month .25 NO CHANGE. Baumann Bros. Prescription Druggists Deutsche Apotheke Cor. 7th and Washington Sts. Tel. Main 654 REISCH BREWERY CO. City Brewery Their Bottle Beer is Fine Bock's Special Can't be Beat Try it! LODGE NOTICES. Price $4.00 per year. Capital City Lodge, No. 12, K. of P., meets every second and fourth Monday night of each month, in masonic hall, on north eight street. Special meetings made known by k. of S. Hardin Long Chancellor Com. C. Renfro, K. of R and S 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. Pictures enlarged in Cravon, Pastel, India Ink, Water Colors, Sepia and Oil. Oil Paintings, Landscapes, Figures, Flowers, Fruit and Animals made to order for sale. ALL WORK GUARANTEED. Dr. C. H. JONES, Manager. Prof. R. M. MITCHELL, Artist Two fine Brunswick Pool Tables. YOung Men's Headquarters 121 South 4th St. Cousins and Jackson, Props. Society and Local Mr. and Mrs. James Loomis entertained a number of friends at their residence, 430 N. 12th street, on the evening of the 20, in honor of Mrs. Green of Michigan. There were about thirty in attendance. Games were enjoyed and light refreshments were served. Mrs. John Mosby and daughter, Hortense, are visiting in Quincy. Mrs. Arminta Davis-Ryder and Miss Retta Davis spent Sunday out of the city. Miss Cora Hubbard, formerly of this city, was the guest of her sister, Mrs. Frank Wilkins. Miss Weeks of Chicago, was a guest in Springfield this week. Mrs. AndrewMills, of Chicago, and little daughter, Elgie have returned after an extended visit with her sister, Mrs. Thomas Steele, of N. 7th street. Miss Helen Clem has returned from St. Louis where she has been visiting. Mrs. Clara Ware is visiting in Chicago. Miss Cecile Rodney who has been the guest of Miss Allene White, for the past two weeks, left Wednesday for her home. Mr. and Mrs. Edw McCoo of Chicago, were in the city this week the guests of the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. L White of E. Monroe street. They returned home Wednesday accompanied by their little son, Jordice, who has been visiting his grandparents. I Portrait Co. layers' Bl'dg. Pastel, India Ink, Water Colors, Tags, Landscapes, Figures, tools made to order for sale. GUARANTEED. Manager. MITCHELL, Artist IE--- "TONE'" line of d Tobacco rick Pool Tables. Headquarters h 4th St. kson, Props. Mrs. Alberta Barbour accompanied by her son and daughter, James and Cora Belle, are the guests of their father-in-law, Mr. Samuel Barbour in Pittsfield Thos. L. Davis has returned to the city. Dr. Henderson was the pleasant guest of his sister in Kansas City Mo. A man cut his wife's throat from esr to ear as the story goes, this week at Pontiac Ill., and then escaped. Mrs. Richard Mansfield of Kansas City Ka. is the city visiting her relatives, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Smith of So. 8th St. and Mrs. Ralph Holeman, of East Kansas St. Boarding and Lodging, Comfortable situation Mrs. A. V. Smith, 1535 E. Mason St. Mr. Thos. Steele and others are preparing to organize an order of Elks among the colored people of this city by Sept. 1st. Tuesday evening August 14th given by Mrs. Curtisat their residence 1022 So. 1st St A very pleasant evening was spent with music and games. Roy recieved a host of beautiful presents, refreshments were served at ten o'clock everthing of the season being served, after which they all departed Coming soon, the marvelous big magic act by the Petills. Miss Arminta Davis Ryder will leave in a few days for Pittsburg Pa. The Emancipation day September 22nd. THE FORUM t Co. Water Colors, Figures, for sale. LL, Artist acco ables. ers ops. A --- Masonic Hall, Tuesday Aug. 28, '06. TERRELL & HICKMAN Will appear introducing their own original comedy, entitled "YOU AND I" Assisted by some of Springfield's best talent—A continual round of fun and laughter.—One of the main features of the affair will be an unexcelled pianist of St. Louis who will positively appear on the program at this performance, Miss Grace Renfro, the Pianist Equestrienne. Hear the latest melodies and "coon" songs. Curtain will positively rise at 8:30. lemonade served free. Good time for a Music furnished by Prof. Nix's orchestra. d time for all. - ex's orchestra. Ice Lemonade served free.—Good time for all.— Music furnished by Prof. Nix's orchestra. dmission 25c. Come all and enjoy yourselves. Adios, Au revoir, Good bye. "Nuf Sed." school Book and Supplies at MMON'S E. Side Books es E. Side S School Books and Supplies at SIMMON'S E. Side Sq. Have you tried thoes ppes. Sundaes Chicken Dinner sundaes cannot be excelled. If you do not know where w will tell you, why at Thompson & Tucker's 728 East Washington St. Metropolitan Barber Sh daes Dinners excelled. w where we at ucker's ington St. 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. 107 South Eighth Street. ve best service. Shop kept in first-class Competent Barbers—4 chairs. BATHS! BATHS!! BATHS Hot and Cold Baths at all times. not in first-class sty 4 chairs. BATHS!!! all times. We give best service. Shop kept in first-class style. Competent Barbers—4 chairs. BATHS! BATHS!! 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