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THE FORUM Liucoln, Illinois, and its People. Last Wednesday, we went to Lincoln for the first time. The city is 29 miles from Springfield on the Chicago & Alton Ry. Lincoln had a population in 1900 of 8692, now she has a population of about 12,000, about 300 of whom are Negroes and a very clever class of people. Lincoln seems to be a thriving town. The most imposing structure is the new Logan Co., Court House of three stories. The city has four banks and three daily papers several factories and is a coal mining center. We had the pleasure of meeting Mrs. McKinney, Messrs. John Orendorff, Ben Oreindorff, Perkins, H. A. Donagan, W. R. McCurdy and others, all of whom are fine and hospitable gentleman who took pleasure in showing us about and otherwise entertaining us. A goodly number of colored people own their property and live in nice houses. There are two colored churches—Methodist and Baptist, pastored respectively by Rev. Goins and Bazee. H. A. Donagan runs the leading pantatorium at 525 Pulaski street. John Orendorfi is one of the most sagacious politicians of Logau Co. Edward Miller, the Republican candidate for County Clerk, is reputed to be a fine man and sure to win. Mr. Moran is out for sheriff and has the good will of the colored Republicans. We like the friendly spirit that exists between the races and advise our people to live and deport themselves, that their very manner and conduct will demand a continued amicable relation between the races. T. D. Dickerson is the leading colored barber. Ben Orendorff is employed at the leading dry goods firm (Lutz) as a salesman or something as responsible, which is a credit to our people at Lincoln. The Forum was taken by a large number and those who wish the paper will hand their names and addresses to John Orendorff or Harry Donagan. Frank Rudolph is a prominent blacksmith as is R. Kennedy. Mrs. D. L. McKinney has four houses and lots and is doing well. She conducts a boarding house and will be glad to have strangers call. She is a lady of energy as her premises will attest. She has hogs and chickens and her plans are emulative to the most fastidious. John Orendorff at 124 Lincoln Ave., has a beautiful and quite an affable family. We hope to again visit Lincoln and see and learn more of her people. "Be ye doers and not sayers only." Womon's Club Notes. The Club met in their monthly meeting Tuesday evening, the 3d being Labor Day, the Club decided to hold its election of the 4th. After listening to the report from the delegates who attended the State meet, all members present, presented new plans for the year's work, viz: A Juvenile Department in connection with the Club, also that a Mothers' section, be inserted in the place of the Musical and Educational sections, and that said sections be given to the Juvenile department, giving a place in the general Club for the mothers to advise plans pertaining to the rearing of children and to help strengthen the minds of all christian mothers to protect the boys and girls, to keep homes, etc. The election of officers for the ensuing year, resulted as follows: Mrs. C. H. Morgan—President, Daisy Alexander, 1st V. P. Bettie Watson, 2d V. P. Roey Hunter, Secretary, Ella O. McKinney, As. Sec. Eva Monroe, Cor. Sec. J. C. McClain, Treasurer, rs. Arthur Young, chairman Philanthropic section She kindly asks any one who desires to help the Home, to attend the meeting the 24, at the Home. As this section has always devoted its time in bringing showers of good things for the inmates and are thankfully received, it is desired that the good work go on. The other chairman will be ap pointed at the next meeting, viz: Home Culture and Social Purity and Mothers' sections. Refreshments were served by the Club. The members are proud to have three members belonging to the State Federation as members of the local organization, viz: Mesdames J. C. McClain, J. C. Duncan, treasurer; Eva Monroe, chairman of the executive board. We are glad to say that the money raised by Mrs. Alice White, a member of the Home Board, which was $20, was given in the name of the Colored Womans's Club, for all of which the Club feels proud. Her humanitarianism has been substantially expressed and we hope to have others express their friendship likewise. To give one dollar a year for our boys and girls and the Home, is commendable. The Home is free of debt thro the kindness of Mrs. Susan L. Dana, who still faithfully works with us. Grandma Anderson at the Home, is very sick. Reginald Kirby met with the sad mishap of having his knee cap dislocated. Dr. Henderson is the attending physician. Pleads For Honor Of Women in South Pleads For Honor Of Women in South Says President's Act is Due to Mistaken Idea. Fills Brutes With Lust Texas Editor Says Negroes Have But One Idea in Life and that is to Commit the Unspeakacle Fort Worth, Texas, Aug. 23 Hon, Clarence Olney, editor of the Fort Worth Record and one of the most thorough students of the race question in the South, has written an open letter to President Roosevelt on the projected abandonment of For Brown because the white people refused to receive the negro troops on terms of social equality in which he reviews the incident and concludes: "While not so designed its effect is to put hellish lust in the minds of millions of negro brtues who are no more comparable to the intelligent negro you have met than the best of the race today is comparable to the savages of Africa. These negroes of whom I speak and whom you do not know, constitute the vast majority of the 9,000,000 living in our back yards, and they are absolutely incapable of reason. Social equality to their minds means the unspeakable crime. For every inspiring decent negro who sees the door of hope which you imagine you are holding open to the race, 10,000 negroes see only the embrace of a white virgin. Cu+ off our rations, drive our men out of the house of their fathers as an atonement for slavery, but don't make our wives and daughters the victims of a false philosophy and partisan regime. You have proved your greatness in many achievements and I like to think you are honest. But you are not infallible and you cannot perform miracles., The following reply in the Chicago Chronicle of Aug. 23rd. last, will set the Texas bushwhacker hysterical, and should be read by every Negro and Caucasian who has given the ethnological subject consideration: To Abandon Fort Brown. Says the Chronicle: On Wednesday orders were issued by the war department for the temporary abandonment of the army post at Brownville, Texas: On Thursday Gen. Bell chief of staff of the army, called on the president to learn his views regarding the Brownville matter. When he left Sagamcre Hill General Bell said that the orders for the temporary abandonment of the post would be carried into effect at once. From this brief statement we may infer what the views of the president on the subject are. We may infer that he is not disposed to maintain a militrry post at a place where the people are wont to heap indignities on soldiers of the United States for no other reason than that they have negro blood in their veins. Before the interview between General Bell and the president the editor of a paper printed at Fort Worth, Texas, had written and printed an open letter to Mr. Roosevelt instructing him as to his duties with special reference to negro soldiers. The notoriety hunting editor may accept the abandonment of the post as his The open letter is open insult to an entire race, to every man in the land who has not been made stone blind by a senseless and deliberately cultivated race antipathy, and especially to the president of the United States. CONTINUED IN NEXT ISSUE. Joe Gans Vs. Battling Nelson. Joe Gans is yet light weight champion of the world in pugilism. The purse was about $36,000 of this. Gans received about $15,000, and took down about $6,500 that he bet on himself. It was one of the fierciest fights in the annals of the prize ring. Forty-two rounds were fought. In this round Nelson deliberately fouled Gans. He had been cautioned by Referee Siler from the tap of the gong in the first round for butting, etc., but, however, Siler's decision awarding the fight to Gans, met the approval of the 9,000 spectators. Gans has accepted an offer to go on the stage at $1,000 per week and will leave San Franscis in a few days for the east. The Illinois State Fair. Preparation is fast being made for the 54th annual State Fair which is given up to be one of the finest shows for live stock and machinery in the world. The fair will open about Sept. 28. and continue for ten days. The attendance last year was greater than any year previous and the exhibits of 1903 were probably the finest before that time or since, yet this year may surpass all previous ventures, in attendance and the quality of the exhibits. Our city will be ablaze and the people are making ready to accommodate the large gathings that will throng the city. 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 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. Saman The Printer 3051 Se. 6th X. EDITORIAL Saturday September 8, 1906. President Roosevelt has joined hands with the reformed spelling idea and thinks that "enuff" is prefeable to 'enough.' Economy is a virtue along any line. "B B" may land on the immoral laity and the indolent Negro professional and political drones. The Forum stands for moral and other advancement, and upon this rock we have built our house and do not fear the prevalence of the gates of hell. In justice to "B B," the editor takes this opportunity to inform him that many people have asked us to shake "B B's" hand for them. Therefore, Mr. "B B" your time and work have not been in vain. Again we ask: Why don't the saloonist keep the kid girls and boys from their places? The officers should arrest them. The law does not allow them to frequent such places. During the fair they should be watched. The question is now asked by intelligent Negroes, that, if the southern states are violating the constitution of the United States, why does not the Republican Congress and President apply the remedial medicine. The Forum has not been informed who will be a candidate for mayor of Springfield or any other office, and is therefore not prepared to speak, but we hope men who stand for the better enforcement of law and order will aspire. We have no time for the wrong kind of men and will advise our readers to support men who recognize the better element to positions in both races. Rev. DeShields and Dr. Giles of E. St. Louis and Quincy, respectively, made right kind of talks before the Woodriver Baptist Association last week. The Negro, as they said, spend too much time loafing around, looking for a better job or something easy. Every man should be compelled to work, or, be compelled to leave the community. --- THE FORUM Bishop C. H. Phillips. The ejectment recently from a Pullman car, at Hopkinsville, Ky., of Bishop Phillips and wife by a policeman at the instigation of a southern Tennessee farmer, because of their color, is another atrocious incident in the category of indignities heaped on our people, most nefarious and heartrending. Dr. Phillipps is one of the brainiest men of the south and a full-fledged gentleman who bought an inter-state ticket at Nashville. We are in a quandary to know why these rail road officials do not protect their passengers. The city of Hopkinsville, the Illinois Central Ry., Co., and the policeman, should be sued for damages, and we suspect they will be. Dr. Phillips is not what they call a "nigger agitator" but conservative and submissive, even tho he should not be. Bryan Vs. the Democratic Leaders. If Bryan adheres to his convictions, there will be much opposition to him in the ranks of his own party. Bryan may be honest and mean well but the men behld the wheels that move his party are fools and shallow-brained. If the leaders were men like Hearst and Cochran and Johnson, instead of John Sharpe Williams. Joe Bailey and Vardaman, Bryan would stand a shadow of a chance. Mr. Bryan advocates the government ownership of the rail roads and other public utilities, this has scared Bailey and Williams into hysteria because bourbon rebel statesmen see through the vista of time, the chance for equal and exact accommodations to all people, which to them, means social equality. If it were not for fear that should the government possess and operate the railroads the Negro would get his rights, we venture to assert, these incongruous men of small craniums would burst forth in language most eloquent for government ownership of all the public common carriers but they know that if the government should assume control of the said utilities, their Jim crow cars and other nefarious things would ipso facto, be termined. We have not as yet, given this subject any careful thought but to say the project is not feasible nor practicable, as the Courier-Journal says, is to assert something not provable. The United States government handles with ease, all the waterways and the postal and military services and can, as a matter of fact, handle the rail roads so far as that is concerned. As the southern leaders have shown their disapproval, we shall watch with interest, the future course of the astute Nebraskan. Petition for new Laws. The petition submitted to Judge Murray last Thursday, and to be also submitted to the voters of this city at the November election to have the law changed so as to make the commissioners of election appointive and also to change the law regulating registration. The Forum endorses it and hope the voters will vote YES, on the proposition at the November election. 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 commisison-big money made Write or call on Peerless. Ideal portrait Co., Room 45 Myers Building, Spirngfield Ill. When you want a copy of the Forum, The Freeman or the Negro magazines, drop in at The Keystone, 121 So. 4th St. ORUM ading Colored City. Inuential people. Both Races Writers. RACE TRACK ILLINOIS STATE FAIR GROUNDS FAIR OPENS LAST WEEK OF SEPTEMBER. RACE TRACK ILLINOIS STATE FAIR GROUNDS FAIR OPENS LAST WEEK OF SEPTEMBER. 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 pra †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 sSt. Louis Accom..... 11:35 am 11:35 am *Spfdf-Eldred Accom ..... 10:35 am Stops sSunday 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 sSpfd-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 *Spfd-Eldred Accom Starts 5:00 pm sSunday Special Starts 7:15 pm Peoria Division. Arrive. Depart. *Peoria icoom ... 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 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. 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 ... 3:50 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 *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 & Pina 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 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 8:10 pm Daily ex. Sunday, Accom. . 9:20 pm 6:30 am GREAT CENTRAL. Trains arrive and depart from Chicago & Alton depot as follows: Westbound. aNo. 34. Indianapolis Mail & Exp. 2:00 pm *No. 34. Cincinnati Exp. sleeper. 6:30 am aNo. 42. Sidell & Decatur Accom. Load a Eastbound. 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 bet- ween Springfield, Indianapolis and Cinc- nati. *Daily. aDaily except Sunday. PRICES, FOR POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENTS. State and National Offices.....$ 10.00 County Offices ..... 5.00 Mavor of Springfield ..... 5.00 Regular write-ups. 10c per line. Ten line notice one time, with an nouncement, free. THE FORUM and Ice Cream DOWN Mrs. Thomas Higginbotham, has returned from Quincy, reporting a pleasant trip. The celebration at Irwin's Park this year will be something swell. All the city schools have opened. 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. Wilson's New Place Staple and Fancy Groceries Regular Meals and Short Orders Homemade Pies—Candies 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 Nations 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 ILLINOIS TRACTION SYSTEM EAST BOUND. A. M. P. 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He was a respectable citizen and reared a respectable family. His funeral was held burs. day at the residence on E Mason street and from St. Paul’s church The Rev. T. Price ofificiating. Interrment was mace at Oak- ridge cemetery, The funeral was in charge of Undertaker Rhoden, who is weil versed in the business, A. M. WILLIAMS,” Real Fstate.Loans and Insurance. tice wane wesigence:. os 2nd Floor Williams’ Bldg Old Phone 21-4 Rings. | MOGeteey. Sartor) el ee ee “For good work, quick work, easy work, and all kinds of work, give me the Remington, - says the expe- rienced operator. Remington ee. Leen gee ety ep THE FORUM Mrs. Bell’s Anniversary. Last Wednesday, Sept. 5th, Mrs, Hannah Bell celebrated her 70th birth day anniversary. In honor of the occasion her daughter, Miss Annie, entertain- ed about twelve of Mrs. Bell’s old acquaintances and relatives at a six o’cock dinner party. The meru was as follows: Crisp chicken sliced swe t po- taloes. 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(Ay Siren iBancture conps sb ee : Mee . oi . y “A”and puncture strips “B’” Serious punctures, like intentional knife cuts, can J ana 8D," also rim atrip “oH? be vulcanized like any other tire. i Hl Ms eee see eaten e ihe ‘ : ro will outlast any other Two Hundred Thousand pairs now in actual use. Over YF nakc—SOrr, ELASTIC and Seventy-five Thousand pairs sold last year. EASY RIDING, 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 aud which closes up small punctures without allowing the air to escape. We have hundreds of letters from satisfied customers stating that their tires have only been pumped up once or twice ina 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 conimonly 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 yeu have examined and found them strictly as represented. ‘We will allow a cash discount of 5 per cent (thereby maicing 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 cr the Fditor of this paper about us, If you order a pair of these tires, you will find that they will ride easier, run faster, wear better, last longer and look finer than any tire you have ever used or seen at any price. We know that you will be so well pleased that when you want a bicycle you will give us your order. We want you to send us a small trial order at once, hence this remarkable tise offer. iat a mi aoe bs ey ullt-up-wheels, saddles, pedals, parts and repairs, an COASTER-BRAKES, everyiitog in the bicycle line are sold’ by us at half the usual prices charged by dealers and repair men. Write for our big SUNDIRY catalogue. but write us a postal today. DO NOT THINK OF BUYING a DO NOT WAIT picycie 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. noma nem mR OF FEED AINA me Dage oN oT ” + Mead ‘tycle Company, Dept. “J. L.”” Chica- The Illinois State Fair this year will surpass all previous effort. Henry Watterson’ Paper The Weekly Courier-Journal and the One year, only Few people in the United States have not heard of the Oourier-Jour- nal. Democratic in all things, fair in all things, clean in all things, it is essentially a family paper. By a special arrangement we are enabled to offer the WEEKLY COURIER- JOURNAL one year and this paper for the price named above. Send your subscription for the combina- tion to us—not to the Courier-Jour- nal. The Forum 3054 S, 6th treet. Roy M. Seeley Attorney at Law. 5234 North Side Square Both Phones1503 ERA ANT RH ee The Marvelous Petitts. In,their new sensational mag- ic act, greater and more wonder- ful than ever, a refined entertain- ment suitable for ladies and chil- dren, at Masonic hall, Monday, Sept. 17th. I The flying glass 2 Wonderful changing ball 8 The shower of money, show- some of Petitt’s most skillfull work, 4 The egg production. 5 The Hindoo basket, introduc. ing Mrs. Petitt, the only lady magician. 6 Mr, Petitt in his wonderful experiment, mephisto out done. The whole to conclude with their new iilusion, ‘The spirit cabinet and trunk mystery.” Mrs: Annie Anson of Bloom- ington, after spending a week, visiting her sister, Mrs. James Sims, 211 N. 14th street, return- ed home last week. + Tr Dr. J E Henderson Oice: 107% West Side Square. HOURS: 9 teu a. m.; 3105; 7to8 p,m. FIRST WARD PLACE: 218 North 13th Street. HOURS; Till 8a, m.; 12 te1 m.; 5:30 te 6:30 p. m., and at night. Telephone Main llaay The State Fair Ball Thursday, October 4th 1906. Music by refined Orchestra The name of the club is s to come and bring their F name of the club is sufficient to induce all to prepare time and bring their Fair guests. The name of the club is sufficient to induce all to prepare to come and bring their Fair guests. AUGUST CLEARING SALE Men's Outing Shirts, Children's Wash Suit All straw hat E. & W. COLON IS ONCE A Chicago & Alton announce their tempti TO POINT MONTANA, UTAH, COLORADO, ID BRITISH COLUMBIA, ARIZONA TEXAS, MEX CALIFO en's Outing Suits now $6.00 " " Pants now 2.25 " Shirts, $1.00 grade, now .75 " " .75 " .50 children's Wash Suits, $2.00 now $1.50 " " " 1.50 now 1.00 " " " 1.00 now .75 " " " .75 now .50 All straw hats at half price. FOUR BIG STORES CLOTHING HOUSE FREEPORT ROCKFORD STERLING SPRINGFIELD LON IST RATES Men's Outing Suits now $6.00 " " Pants now 2.25 " Shirts, $1.00 grade, now .75 " " .75 " .50 Children's Wash Suit, $2.00 now $1.50 " " 1.50 now 1.00 " " 1.00 now .75 " " .75 now .50 All straw hats at half price. FOUR BIG STORES E. & W. CLOTHING HOUSE FREEPORT ROCKFORD STERLING SPRINGFIELD ONCE AGAIN THE announces their tempting To & Alton Tcike7 Bargains TO POINTS IN UTAH, COLORADO, IDAHO, WASHINGTON, OREGON COLUMBIA, ARIZONA, NEVADA, NEW MEXICO, TEXAS, MEXICO AND CALIFORNIA Chicago & Alton announces their tempting Tcikej Bargains MONTANA, UTAH, COLORADO, IDAHO, WASHINGTON, OREGON BRITISH COLUMBIA, ARIZONA, NEVADA, NEW MEXICO, TEXAS, MEXICO AND LESS THAN HALF OF REGULAR RATES February 1 to April 7, and Sept. 15 to Oct. For complete particulars call upon address D. G. CAMPBELL, Ticket Agent, 1 to April 7, and Sept. 15 to Oct. 31, 1906 For complete particulars call upon address AMPBELL, Ticket Agent, Chicago & Alton Railway, SPRINGFIELD, ILL. Mesdames Clark. Hurley and Miss Gussie Holland, of Decatur, were the guests of Mrs. A. J Young, 1206 e Madison st on Labor Day. All the officers of the Woodriver Baptist Association were re-elected because the brethren got into a wrangle over petty church offices. There was rionous times, it's shame on the church. ```markdown ``` Entertains at Sunday Luncheon. At their resinence. 1215 So. 17th st., last Sunday, at 3 o'clock luncheon, Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Hervey were host and hostess. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Warren, Miss Corine Richie, Mrs. Sallie Wormerley and Elmer L. Rogers. Mrs. A. M Williams has returned from Quincy, reporting a good trip. THE FORUM JUDGE (JA Subject Elec ic SELF WASHING MONMORE The tis always yourself. ...CAF t Quality! 723 E THE CH JUDGE GEO. CANDID Judge Sangamo Subject to the Decis Elec ion Tuesd MA TRY IT HAS WE SELI TRADE MARK REGISTERED SELF WASHING LOA MONMOUTH ILLINOIS The tis always the cheapest. We yourself. ...CAPITOL GEO. 30 the hustler Quality! Qual our wat 723 East Was Both Pho THE CIY CHURCHES Subject to the Decision of all the Voters Elec ion Tuesday, Nov. 6, '06 MAPLE CITY IT HAS NO SELF EQUAL IN THE WORLD WHITE BAR WASHING TRADE MARK REGISTERED MONMOUTH ILLINOIS The tis always the cheapest. We claim the best. Try it for yourself. ...CAPITOL LAUNDRY... GEO. BOLLMAN the hustler for business. Quality! Quality!! Quality!!! our watch-word. 723 East Washington Street Both Phones 207. And their Pastors. Evangelical Lutheran—15th, between Washington and Jefferson streets. Services: 8 p. m. to 9 p. m. every Sunday; Sunday School, 3 p. m. to 4 p. m. Instructions every Friday evening. New Hope Baptist Church—Corner 8th and Miller streets.—Preaching at 11 a. m. and 8 p. m.; Sunday School at 9:30 a. m. B. Y. P. U., 6:30 p. m. Mr. C. Hatcher, Supt. Sunday School J. H. Fulton, D. D., Pastor. St. Paul's A. M. E. Church—Sunday services: Preaching at 10:45 a. m. and 7:45 p. m. Sunday School, 2:45 p. m. Y. C. A., 4 p. m., to which all young men are invited. Y. P. S. C. E., 6:45 p. m. Rev. T. Price, Pastor. St. John's A. M. E. Church—14th, between Mason and Reynolds streets. Preaching at 11 a. m.; Sunday School at 2:30 p. m.; preaching at 8 p. m. Rev. J. Bundy, Pastor. Rev. Dr. Cotton, P. E. Springfield District, Illinois Annual Conference. FOR One fine Upright 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. (AND JUDGE OF JUVENILE COURT) ject to the Decision of all the V ion Tuesday, Nov. 6 MAPLE C IT HAS NO SELF TRADE MARK REGISTERED. WHITE BAR EQUAL IN THE WASHING SOAP MOUTH ILLINOIS ways the cheapest. We claim the best. APITOL LAUNDRY GEO. BOLLMAN the hustler for business. Quality!! our watch-word. East Washington St Both Phones 207. FOR SALE. fine Upright $400 B or $225. $50 or $25 d balance on easy payment APLE CITY WHITE BAR EQUAL IN THE WORLD WASHING SOAP claim the best. Try it for LAUNDRY... LLMAN for business. ty!! Quality!!! ch-word. hington Street nes 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. Mr. Alfred Edwards, of St. Louis, nephew of Mrs. A-J Young and also Miss Cucker, of the same city, were the guests of Mrs. Young last Sunday. Dr. J. H. MaGee was in Lincoln Sunday. SALE. ht $400 Piano 0 or $25 down. Why was he Removed? Made a Good Official and Many Important Arrests—Was Radical But not Extremoly so. The fine "Italian hand' of some political under current has caused the dismissal of George J. Beard from the police force and for what, none dare vouchsafe. About thirty months ago Mayor Devereux appointed Beard on the force as a plain clothes man which met the approval of a majority of the citizens of the opposite political persuasion, because the mayor appreciated real merit, etc. Beard has made some important arrests and has performed his duties befittingly and with a consciousness to be commended. So far as we are aware, Beard is the only detective of color who has ever gone from this city to another state with requisition papers and returned with the fugitive from justice. If Beard has committed a misdemeanor, the public wants to know just what the real trouble is; if for some personal reasons Beard has been dismissed because the person could wield an uncanny influence, then Beard should be reinstated and his vindication acknowledged. To my own idea Beard is radical to a certain degree, but, he is not mean nor surly. The people are asking for the cause of his dismissal; they saw in him a competent officer. Some men will not stoop below their personal sense of right to aid a malcontent in the wrong. Beard has a sense of the right and is loyal to it. Beard has been as loyal to democracy since his advent into that party as any Negro affiliated with it in this city. It is to be hoped that the mayor will see that Beard is given a fair and impartial hearing and that his record as an officer, be brought to bear at the hearing. It is reported that ten Republicans have been elected to the Arkansas legislature despite the Davis that prevails in that state. Also one or two county judges Its a big thing for Republicans to even have a ticket in the field down there among those fellows County Court convenes jur cases again Monday, Sept. 10th. The docket, both civil and criminal, is large. Judge Murray will not neglect the business of the Court to go out and electioner. This is commendable. The judge never neglects the people's interest and is always at his post. Hon. F. L. Barnett, of Chicago was in the city this week to get the requisition papers properly signed, preparatory for the return of bank fugitive Stensland, who was apprehended at Tanggier, off the coast of Morocco, Africa, Saturday, Sept. 1st. THE FORUM "B. A." Makes Pre-Attacked Defense. Congatulatns "B. B." for so Abie Praisns the Forum for the Stand Taken and the Approval it Cives Such Articles. In advance, let me congratulate my colleague, "B. B." and let me inform the public, at this early date, to not say that some unscrupulous person has attacked, unjustly, the clergy and the church. Let them that have eyes see, them that have ears hear and them that have understanding, understand. Is this "B, B." and "B. A." condemning the church or holding it up? Is the ministry Is the ministry assailed or praised? The ones who stand for moral purity, sanction these sayings and they who are guilty condemn them. Let none cry against them lest he or they incriminate his or their selves. The truth is the light and the darkness comprehendeth it not. The younger generation, who have come up since "de wah," are unalterably opposed to things which once reigned supreme. We demand a clean, educated ministry and we must have it. Our foreparents did their part as best they knew how. We shall not lie supinely on our backs and allow this crime to go on unmoisted. We know or believe there are good and pure men called by God to preach Christ and Him crucified, and to them we extend our heartiest support. We contend that our race has been buffooned and are dying for pure cream instead of adulterated substantatives with poisonous properties. We are glad the Forum permits us to pen these truths and before this fusilade of bullets shall have subsided, we hope to have made the welkin ring and to have awoke the echoes of old Albino's hill with the efficacy of what is said.—"B. A." No. 2. Let every man work who expects to eat. The National Baptist Convention. The National Baptist Convention convenes at Memphis. Tenn. Wednesday Sept. 12. It costs our preachers a great deal to attend all these conventions—the people support the preachers, therefore the poeple pay the rail roads and the people are, we opine, burdened too heavily. Each state has a state convention and each community an association, all meeting annually. Each church is its own sovereign the national convention also annually. This, we believe, is superfluous. Time and money are wasted—why not have the national convention every two or four years. Negroes have too many conventions and introduce too many inefficacious resolutions —the business world suffers from the lavishing of time in lodge and church gatherings. There can be some improvements made and there should be. Editor Forum:— JOHN L. J FURN Furniture, C Ranges, And all kinds of hous We, credit everyb 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 nights until :30. Springfield, NEWSPAPER LAW. 1. Subscribers who do not give express notice to the contrary are considered as wishing to continue subscriptions. 2. If subscribers order the discontinuance of their periodicals, the publisher may continue to send them until all arrearages are paid. 3. If subscribers neglect or refuse to take their periodicals from postoffice to which they are directed they are responsible until they have settled their bills and ordered them discontinued. 4. If the subscriber moves to another place without informing the publisher, and the papers are sent to the former directions, they are held responsible. 5. The courts have decided that the refusing to take periodicals from postoffice, or removing and leaving them uncalled for, is prima facie evidence of international fraud. 6. If subscribers pay in advance they are bound to give notice to the publishers, at the end of their time, if they do not wish to continue it otherwise the publisher is authorized to send it, the subscriber will be responsible until an express notice with payment of arrearages is sent to the publisher. 7. The latest postal laws are such that newspaper publishers can arrest any one for fraud who takes a paper and refuses to pay for it. Under this law the man who allows his subscription to run along for some time, unpaid, and then orders the postmaster to mark it "refused," and has a card sent notifying the publishers, lays himself liable to arrest and fine, the "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 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 Otis B. Duncan and Emmett E. Perkins, were in Chicago the first of the week. MOTTO: 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. CHAS. T. BAUMANN CHAS. T. BAUMANN Daumann Bros. Prescription Druggists Deutsche Apotheke Cor. 7th and Washington Sts. Tel. Main 654 115 West Side Square Tel. Main 653 REISCH BREWERY CO. City Brewery Their Bottle Beer is Fine Bock's Special Can't be Beat Try it! LODGE NOTICES. Price $4.00 per year. Capital City Lodge, No. 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. Roy Smith 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. There is to begin soon an ametuer theatrical Co. in this city. Miss Della Smilee, of Palmyra Mo., who has been the guest of her uncle, Chas. Grant, 1144 So. Pasfield st., has returned to her home. Mr. Samuel Dukes. of Greenville, Ill., was in the city this week in attendance at the marriage of Jas. H. Johnson to Miss Maude Brewington, which was solemnized Monday after noon at 4 o'clock. "High thoughts and high aims reach high and noble things," is a booklet just published by Dr. J. H. MaGee and should be read by every person in the city. The price of the book is only 5 cents. For sale at this office. It is now reported but not confirmed, that Robert Smith has buzzing in his ears, the euphonic word, "marriage. Pof. T J. Johnson, principal of Ambidexter Institute. has returned from Chicago. Andrew H. Mills, a detective of the West side division of Chicago, has been the guest of his brother-in-law, Thos. Steele, during the past. A. H Roberts has been spend the last ten days with his family in Chicago. Rev. James A. Crockett of Decatur, visited friends here last Saturday. Joseph Reynolds of Springfield, visited relatives here last Sunday. C. B. Davis is on the sick list week. THE FORUM Portrait Co. Myers' Bl'dg. Pastel, India Ink, Water Colors, ings, Landscapes, Figures, als made to order for sale. GUARANTEED. manager. M. MITCHELL, Artist THE--- "TONE'" line of d Tobacco wick Pool Tables. Headquarters th 4th St. kson, Props. and Local Co. er Colors, ures, le. Artist co es. The sea Le on Sep Mu orc Th freh tings. Petersburg Jottings. Mrs. Clara Tate of Bloomington, is visiting relatives here this week. Rev. Downie and Miss Mary E. Motley, attended the Woodriver Baptist Association at Quincy Wednesday. Miss Cora Davis and her sisters Peartie and Martha, visited relatives in Springfield, last week. Miss Clara Mae Brown visited her sister, Mrs. Eliza Toran of Bloomington, Sunday. Miss Marie Gaines returned from her visit in Springfield last Tuesday. Miss Ida Vaugh gave a social party last Thursday. A party of young ladies and gentlemen went on a hay frame ride to Tallula. Wednesday eve. Little James Brown returned from his visit in Bloomington last Sunday. Joho Gladney's 62d Anniversary. Last Friday, at their home, 321 E. Jefferson street, John Gladney, a constable, celebrated his 62d anniversary amidst great joy. The eatables consisted of all the market afforded. The National Negro Business League The National Negro Business League met last week at Atlanta, Georgia, with a large attendance of men from every walk in life. The meeting, the most representative one held in years, was productive of much good. Dr. Booker T. Washington, in his address, declared that there is too much crime committed by the Negro in the north and in the south. --- --- The first ball of the season given by the Leland Hotel Club, on Monday evening, Sept. 24, 1906. Music by Prof. Nix's orchestra. Come and The best of order had. Refrehments served admission,25 Frappes. Sundaes or Chicken Dinners? Their sundaes cannot be excelled. If you do not know where we will tell you, why at Thompson & Tucker's 728 East Washington St. Metropolitan Barber Shop We give best service. Shop kept in first-class style Competent Barbers-4 chairs. Telephone New No. 779. H. TUCKER, Proprietor. Have you tried thoes BATHS! BATHS!! BATHS!!! Hot and Cold Baths at all times.