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THE FORUM VOL. 3, NO. 37. SPRINGFIELD, ILL., SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 1906. 15C A MONTH St Louis Globe-Democrat declares editori- ally that Negroes have as much right to deport whites as whites have to deport them. White people are coming to sane conclusions. The editorial follows: Atlanta's Reign of Blood. After the orgy of the past two days it will be hard to make the world believe that Atlanta is civilized. "Such men as you are a disgrace to Atlanta," said Recorder Broiles of that city's police court yesterday, as some of the negro slayers were brought before him. "If you had not killed innocent negroes it would not be so bad. But you did. I will not allow you the privilege of paying a fine. I will send you to the stockade." And he sent them up for thirty days. The only fault that will be found with this sentence is that it was too light. No discrimination was made by the white culprits between the guilty and the innocent. Every person with a black skin who was reached by the mob was murdered. Negroes were hunted down like wild beasts by crowds which did not inquire and did not care whether their victims had anything to do with the crimes which incited the original onslaught. And these miscreants were not Zulus nor Russian anarchists, but belonged to the "respectable element" of the biggest city in the "Empire State of the South." Moreover, this outburst of passion has incited some equally remarkable follies in the way of imagined remedies. "What is the ultimate end?" asks John Temple Graves, editor of the Atlanta News, and this is his answer: "Separation of the races—the possible, logical, inevitable solution. These two opposite, antagonistic races can never live together under the same government, under equal lows, never. Help us to separate." Where does Mr. Graves propose to send the negro? There are no idle lands in the north or west on which he could be placed, even if he consented to expatriation. Does he want to deport the negro to some other part of the world? Where will he find any vacant spots on the globe of 1906 large enough to provide room for the planting of a colony of 10,000,000 of negroes? Or, does his separation idea contemplate the removal of the white men instead of the "Be ye doers and not sayers only." negroes? The innocent negroes, who are overwhelmingly in the preponderance in their race, have just as good a right to demand the deportation of the whites as the whites have of the negroes. In the south, as in the north, the black man is as old an inhabitant as the white. He was here as early as the white man, and the white man is responsible for his being here. The original negro immigrants did not come here of their own will. They were carried here by white men right at the beginning of the settlement of this country, and they have been here ever since. Their title to the name and to the rights of Americans is as valid is that which the white man holds. Suppose that the 10,000,000 negroes should consent to be deported, and that a tract of idle country large enough for the subsistence of such an immense colony could be found on some of the world's continents or on the islands of the sea, where would the thousands of vessels and the billions of dollars necessary for the deportation be found? This is an aspect of the matter which Mr. Graves did not think about. The Atlanta editor is a man of impulse and emotion, like his friend Bryan. When the Globe-Democrat and other papers pointed out that the purchase of the railroads by the government would increase the interest-bearing debt to $16,000,000,000, which is eighteen times the present bonded debt of the government, Bryan answered, as he did at Atlanta the other day, "That is a point of detail. We will talk about details afterward." It is so with the editor of the Atlanta News. The billions of dollars for the negroes' deportation, the finding of a place to which to send them, and the gaining of their consent to be removed, were all matters of detail, which could be postponed to the sweet by and by. Finally, what would the sane, solid, conservative people of the south say on this question of deportation? Where would the south get its laborers from if the negroes were removed? The south complains now that its labor supply is far short of the demand. For lack of workers, so the south's planters, farmers, railroad builders, mill owners and other em- ployers say, the resources of that section can not be adequately developed. They could, the south's business interests declare, give employment to millions of additional laborers if they had them. Therefore, the removal of millions of their present workers would precipitate industrial collapse in the south. The remedy proposed by the wild man of the Atlanta News is folly. The real remedy is: Treat black and white culprits alike. Let the law get hold of fthem. All over the country, but especially in the south, the courts may be relied upon to refuse stays or delays for the black offender. No one ever heard of a judge or jury anywhere in the United States freeing a guilty black man. For the guilty negro, whatever his offense, punishment by the courts is always swift and adequate. Such mad propositions as that of John Temple Graves reveal a spirit which is largely responsible for the outbreaks of savagery like that which has just made Atlanta a disgrace to American cities. Atlanta's Shame. The shocking and sanguinary riot at Atlanta, Ga., in which a number of persons were killed and a score or more wounded, is the alarming climax of a series of riots that have occurred in the United States in the past year. Something must be done to end this crime. No one has sympathy to express for the black fiends whose beastly assaults upon white women have fired, mobs to frenzy, but under the sacred laws of this land, no crime, however beastly or vicious, warrants the perpetration of another crime, and certainly no one can deny that the slaughter of men, be they white or black, innocent or guilty, and no matter how depraved, is murder. The intentional taking of human life, be that life the life of a white man or a black man, unless by process of law, is murder, and the shooting down of men, even if the slain are black rapists, is murder. This frequent resort to mob law, increasing in frequency in fact, makes it imperative that two things be done. 1. Let the law in due process provide swifter punishment for the rapist. Let the trial in such cases be thorough, but without red tape, be absolutely impartial, but without delay, and let the guilty be made an example to others who might be tempted to repeat the fiendish offenses such as inspire lynch law. 2. There should be more fearless prosecution of the participants in lynchings. These riots are led, as a rule, by irresponsible persons who create panic by their unwise agitation, and who incite riot. No mercy should be shown such persons. If the mobs they lead commit murder, they are the murderers and should be punished as such. The law so directs. That the south does not encourage or countenance such laxity of law, and that they are opposed to this outlawry, is shown byb the action taken in calling one thousand troops to Atlanta and threatening martial law if any more breaks are made by the mob. The proper spirit is further shown by sentiment expressed at the mass meeting held yesterday at which the speakers declared this killing of blacks and whites was a reflection upon the city, state and nation, and further demanding that the law must be enforced, even if bullets fired under official instructions are necessary to such law enforcement. Mob law is anarchy. The people of Atlanta have taken the proper steps, show they were, as usual, too slow. We agree with Gov. Terrell and others, that, big black headlines and extra editions of papers incite "infuriated mobs." Atlanta has brought a shame on herself which a decade cannot eradicate. The white citizens see the detriment brought Atlanta, Ga., and the nation. These occurrences retard the south's growth to an extent incalculable—these barbarous acts prevent foreign immigration and cause negro emigration. Negroes were cruelly butchered and two whites were killed. Have we time to look after the protection of Cuba or to extend sympathy to sufferers in distant lands? The above, taken from our morning contemporary, is timely and shows that, at last our white friends see that lawlessness must not be allowed to reign. We commend the city authorities of Atlanta in their determination to close the "low dives" run by colored and white persons, and we hope they will keep them closed, if, as they say, most of the crime originates from these low dives; then, again, the white people have the law, make the law and are the law, and are therefore the indirect cause, because they allow these "dives" to operate; they also allow negroes and whites toloaf. They wink at gaming and they allow the most disreputable houses of ill fame to operate. Atlanta is a great city, dotted with schools, colleges and universities—within her confines dwell much brain, and the wise men are there; but, ah! alas, will they allow the anarchists to rule them? Will mobs go free and leave the city accursed? Will right be overridden and tramplepd under foot of wrong? Will law be subservient to outlawry? Will knowledge be submissive to ignorance? Will God be dominated by the devil? We pause to see. [Picture of a man in a suit with a bow tie]. THE FORUM A weekly magazine paper devoted to the interests of the whole people. Entered as second-class matter, February 24, 1904, at the postoffice at Springfield, ill., under the Act of Congress of March 3, 1879. ROGERS & BARBOUR Proprietors One Year ..... $1.50 One Month ..... 15c Per Copy ..... 5c OFFICE: 305 1-2 6; Sixth St. Phone Maiu 998 E. L. Rogers, Editor and Manager. Will H. arbour, Associate Editor and Secretary. Thompson Bros., Branch Since. EDITORIAL Society Septem e: 29, 1906. Cannon, Shaw and Bryan, three great figureheads, are stirring the people down in Missouri to a realization of their sense of duties. The people of Missouri never were respected so highly before. The same is true in Tennessee. If Kentucky, Tennessee and Missouri go republican the other southern states may "secede" again. Slavery had some peculiarities connected with it that will never be altogether comprehended. It was not only man selling a human being, but often a father selling a son or daughter, or brother selling brother, for often the master was father of his servant. Wasn't that a strange condition. That very thing existed here in America, son slave of father. History will only tell, no doubt, in blood, the consequence. The plain people deplore discrimination of any kind against the race, but our papers will commend themselves to the popular approval if they will give more attention to the banks that have been established and men and women who are immortalizing themselves in the profession, business or industries, than to the fact that some one of us has been denied a glass of soda water at a little cheap white man's drug store.—The Freeman. C. S. Gibbs Appointed. Charles S. Gibbs, of the First ward, will succeed William Burton, of the same ward, as messenger in the game worden's office at the state house. Mr. Gibbs has done assiduous work for the ward, and since there is to be a change made, there cou'd not be a more deserving man for the place than he. THE GEORGIA BIOTS Races Clash and Cause Bloodshed. In the annual of our history, nothing will be more alarming, heart-rending and compare more nearly to "Bleeding Armenia" and the cruel Sultan of Turkey, and blazen despotism of Russia than our internal race unheavals of the last decades, and more especially the last decade. The trouble in most cases was not inevitable, but simply on account of race and condition of circumstances, and on account of political frictions. We have a great country, but she cannot live half barbaric and half civilized. One race cannot injure the other and leave itself unmolested. Whatsoever a man soweth that shall he also reap. The trouble occurred at Atlanta because negroes were accused of crime not guilty, mind you. The main cause of the whole affair is the lax enforce- THE FORUM ment of the law by men who, before they are invested with their legal regalia, swear by the Almighty that they will do their duty as the law prescribes. We again say, we denounce crime committed by negroes, and are as uncompromisingly opposed to crime as any man of any race. The negro only asks for the enforcement o flaw. We are always for peace, but, if the officers will allow innocent people to be dragged from cars and shot and clubbed to death, we say prepare for war, and let each house be an arsenal, and each man the commanderin-chief, and order his force to shoot to kill—white or black. The editor of the Frederick (Md.) Hornet is the most unkindest fellow we ever read after before. The first five editorials in his paper of Sept. 22 are taken from the Forum without a scintilla of credit—yet they are copied verbatum. We told this brother once before that such is stealing—and thou shalt not steal. What objection do you have for giving credit? Booker T. Washington erred in advising negroes in cases like those at Atlanta, Ga., not to "retaliate." What does he mean—not protect themselves, not strike back when stricken. He says the good people are to be praised for their stand taken. We agree on this point, but the bad people are not considerate nor susceptible to consideration nor reason, and even if they were or are, every man should defend his house and himself against all evildoers. The prayers of the righteous availeth much—not the prayers of ungodly men and hypocrites. Love thy neighbor not as some of you love yourselves—many people hate themselves. What does the Boston Guardian and the Chicago Conservator hope to gain by a continuous malicious personal fight. The tone of their editorials does not sound sincere. They seem to have no real "honest convictions." We hope they will see their errors and turn from them. For every girl whose creed is truth, whose shrine is faith, whose god is love, whose virgin soul is invited daily to the festival of the angels; else, listen to the wedding bells of the woodland nymphs as her studious spirit sip of the crystal streams flowing through the Eden of peace, the bride of a nature's wooing, satisfied as she culls the fruit and flowers from the fields of history and the gardens of poetry, gathers gems of "purest, ray serene" to adorn her crown of virtue, makes the angels jealous of her herois mastery of melody and harmony, and by her artistic touch paints the unseen beauties of life in the breathing colors of the canvass. Evansville(Ind.) Transcript. The mass meeting last Monday at the court house was the most representative meeting we have seen in the city. They mean that gamblers and thieves shall not run this city—we don't. See it is not curtailed. Let the people assert themselves until right is victorious. May Organize Colored Episcopal Church. The move on foot to organize a colored Episcopalian church in this city is a good one, and we hope to see such a church planted here. Our people will be glad to rally to it. This is the highest branch of religious worship and our people need such things. Our Girls Also. --- 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 For Fine Commercial Work HAMANN The Printer 305 SOUTH SIXTH ST. Telephone Main 998 THE FO Is now the Lead Paper in the Cit THE FORUM Goes among influ Read by Bot Has good V Goes among influential people. Read by Both Races Has good Writers. COOK WITH GAS. --- ER MYERS & 529 North Side Square THE FORU show the Leading Colo per in the City. 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[Name] Acebert Roberts of Chicago, who has a position under the state administration, both honorable, lucrative and responsible, spoke at Irwin's Park last Saturday on the occasion of the Emancipation Celebration, and who electrified the immense gathering with his superior eloquence, commanding gestures, efficacy of words; for 45 minutes, in the most polished language, he was heard and every word struck some vulnerable spot, springing forth much fruit. Mr. Roberts was upcompromising, but not radical. The speaker plead for fair play and denounced the so-called social equality myth: he declared, for himself, no whites need apply with matrimonial inclinations, for declared, women of refinement, culture, etc., could be obtained within the confines of our own social realm. Mr. Roberts declared that he had no respect for the "black girl" who was or is too modest to be seen coming out of a white man's kitchen but was not too modest to be seen coming out of his wine saloon M. J. B. Andrew Russell, Prominent Banker of Morgan County, THE FORUM Ex-Gover Who spoke at the emancipation Saturday before a large audience and a forcible speaker. On the was both conservative and optimistic had fought for this country and the estate for which they fought. GOVERNOR emancipation celebration age audience. He is an On the race question and optimistic. He de- natured country and are therefore they tought. 1890 Ex- Governor Yates, Who spoke at the emancipation celebration at Irwin's Park last Saturday before a large audience. He is an extraordinary orator and a forcible speaker. On the race question in his argument he was both conservative and optimistic. He declared that the Negro had fought for this country and are therefore heirs and joint heirs to the estate for which they fought. [Image of a man with a bald head and a mustache, wearing a white shirt and a black tie.] --- THE HOTEL Nor Yates, mourn celebration at Irwin's park last e. He is an extraordinary orator race question in his argument he histic. He declared that the Negro are therefore heirs and joint heirs A. M. Williams. Prominent Real estate man and member of the new order of Eiks. After the Installation last Thursday evening of an order of elks among the colored people to the number of 46 men, there was a banquet at Tucker's Restaurant, and plates were set for the entire number. The street car company has borrowed cars from Decatur and East St. Louis and will have ample accommodations for transporting the people to the fair grounds. ```markdown ``` Elks' Banquet. Thos. Steele, head of the new local order of Elks The VOICE of The Negro, Colored American Magazine, and MoGirt's Magazine.. are here each month.. Price, 10c.. We will deliver each or all to your door each month. Give us your order and read good literature DuBois and his class or contributors. Order by Phone. Old 998. 3051/2 S. 6th St. E. L. ROGERS, Agent. 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Price, Pastor. St. John's A. M. E. Church—14th, between Mason and Reynolds streets. —Preaching at 11 a. m.; Sunday School at 2:30 p. m.; preaching at 8 p. m. —Rev. J. Bundy, Pastor. Rev. Dr. Cotton, P. E. Springfield District, Illinois Annual Conference. FOR S One fine Upright for $225. $50 balance on eas App 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 Voters ion Tuesday, Nov. 6, '06 Springfield Evening New evening paper in Centra Mrs. Richard Douglas is entertain- ing her sister. Mrs. W, Foster of Columbia, Mo., who will attend the Fair. Mr. Broady of southern Illinois, arrived in the city Thursday looking hale and hearty. The Illinois State Fair opened yesterday and we invite the visitors to see the wonders. It really is the greatest state fair on earth. The street car company has borrowed cars from Decatur and East St. Louis and will have ample accommodations for transporting the people to the fair grounds. Most of the candidates have postponed their work until after the fair, at which time they will make hard fights to win. LAUNDRY... DLLMAN for business. ity!! Quality!!! ch-word. hington Street ines 207. Pleasant Grove Baptist Church—18th and Cass streets.—Preaching at 11 a. m. Sunday School, 2:30 at 8 p. m.—Rev. Willia 1718 Kansas street. Union Baptist Chur son streets.—Preachi Sunday School, 2:30 at 7:30 p. m.—Rev. D. D., Pastor. Grace M. E. Church—Corner 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. "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. SALE. ht $400 Piano 0 or $25 down, "S. M. W." Replies to B. B. Says preachers were unjustly accused. Congratulations B. A.—"Wolves in Sheep's Clothing." (P. S. M. W.) Mr. Editor: Please permit me space in your valuable paper to remind you of an article which appeared in your issue of Sept. 1, 1906, under the above headline. Signed B. B., let us see if we can get any good out of it, if not then there must be harm in it. I want it distinctly understood that there is none who despise a wolf or debauchery of any kind in our pulpits or churches more than myself. Let us weigh the matter and see if B. B. is justified in speaking so rigid of our ministers and churches. Mr. Editor, I am not a preacher nor an officer, no not as much as a lay member of any church. But I am a citizen of Springfield. Would it not be the good sense of B. B. if they would defend Christ and his church to be led by the spirit of the Lord for a many as are led by the spirit shall be called the sons of God. If B. B. will take a bold stand for the right doings in our pulpits I will shake hands with them at the point of the sword, and pledge myself to their support works without faith is dead. B. B. refers us to the seventh and tenth commandments, and says is it a positive fact known to them that the min- isters of our churches are thieves and adulterers, and are looking into the faces of those of our fair sex, who are guilty of breaking those two commandments with themselves. Is not this a henious remark in its present form, for this one reason, if no other, it throws the dye, the stain, the debauchery, upon the lives and character of your mother and sister, and my mother and my sister, because none were excepted. I think this is too much to be tolerated. It is very strange to me that B. B. gives the seventh and tenth commandments so much thought, because it condemns others, and overlook the ninth commandment, which condemns themselves. It reads thus: "Thou shall not bear false witness against thy neighbor." Any statement made by B. B. may be considered false until it is prove dto be true. If B. B. cares to defend Christ and his church, why not do it in the spirit of the Lord. Let us see if B. B. has faith in God, since it seems to be such a crime for those sinful ministers to give holy sacrament. Why not B. B. go to the altar on this occasion in the name of the Lord, meekly kneeling, and pray that God send down fire from heaven and consume the wine, the bread, the sinful minister and those that partake of unworthy things, and everything around about the altar that is not pure in God's sight. If B. B. is not also consumed then we will know that P. B. is right. Elijah proved this to be the way to defend God's cause to the Baalanites. He had faith in God. He went to the altar and prayed thus: "Hear me, O Lord, hear me, that this people may know thou art the Lord God, and that Thou has turned their hearts back again;" then the fire of the Lord fell—I. Kings, 18:37-38. Elias was a man subject to like fashion, as we are, and he prayed earnestly that it might not rain; and it rained not on the earth by the space of three years and six months.—James, 5:17. THE FORUM B. B. wans to know why these sinful ministers should not be judged. Let us see what the apostle Paul says about it: "Therefore thou art inexcusable, O man, whosoever thou art, that judgest, for wherein thou judgest another thou condemnest thyself, for thou that dost the same things.—Romans. 2:1. The Emancipation Celebration. The celebration this year was largely attented, both at Oak Ridge and Irwin's Park. Speaking at both places was indulged in and at night large crowds filled in at the Irwin Park entertainment. The vaudeville show by Mallory Bros. and Brooks, assisted by Miss Etta Davis, was all one could wish for. Miss Herman, in "Get the Money," and Miss Davis, "The Man With the Jingles Is the Man for Me," were the star fun producers. Also Frank Mallory's "Under the Apple Tree," and "Everybody Works But Father." The races were very enthusiastic. Joe Smith won the boys' race; Thomas Steele the fat men's race; Mrs. _____ won$4.00 ladies' shoes. and _____ won free for all prize. There were no contestants for Bressmer's rug. The order. and conduct on the grounds were very fine indeed. Next year we hope there will be but one place of celebration and no friction. Will Have Colored Candidate. The colored people assert that they will have a colored man for alderman of the First ward next spring, and are desirous of letting the party leaders know that such are their intentions. We don't blame them, for they are entitled to such, and no other republican should aspire, i. e., of the white race. The matter is up and we hope and believe there will be a united effort among colored people. The campaign among the republicans, so far, is very quiet and mostly done on the "high ball" order. They are working in the country and are said to be making a strong campaign. The attention of the people has not been centered on the various candidates, nor has the limelight been tunred on them to ascertain what they are made of. We must confess, in our opinion, that both parties have very creditable men up, and it will therefore behoove each candidate to make a "fine" canvass and show the people beyond a reasonable doubt, that he will do better than his opponent. There were many visitors in our city on the 22d to witness the celebration of the emancipation. The Philanthropic section met at the home on Monday the 24th. A very good attendance and the shower of miscellaneous articles was cheerfully received by the chairman of said section. Mrs. Lucy Blackwell Young. The members spoke encouraging words in behalf of the chair and promised to assist her this year in doing much for the home. Mrs. C. H. Parker, of Milwaukee, Wis., was a visitor on this occasion, a sister-in-law of Mr. William Parker, of West Jackson street. Queen Esther, a very fine play, will be soon rendered for the benefit of Lincoln Home, under the management of Mesdames Emma Bates and A. O. Parker, assisted by others. Now keep an eye on the date when announced. The monthly meeting of the club will be held on Monday, Oct. 8th, at the L. O. folks home, at the hour of at this time. Each one please be present. JOHN L. J. FURN Furniture, C Ranges, And all kinds of hous We, credit everyb when sick or out of nights until :30. 626 Springfield, JOHN L. JONES FURNITURE CO. Furniture, Carpets, Stoves. Ranges, Trunks, And all kinds of house furnishing goods. We credit everybody. Will waiton you when sick or out of employment. Open nights until :30. 1. 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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, 99 New, Re. 19 Mrs. Louisa David, of South Spring street, is somewhat improved, after an attack of rheumatism. 626; E. Adams Street Illinois. MOTTO: 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. . LOUARD BAUMANN CHAS. T. BAUMANN . LEWAND BAUMANN CHAS. T. BAUMANN Baumann 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. Pictures enlarged in Cravon, Pastel, India Ink, Water Colors, Sepia and Oil. Oil Paintings, Landscapes, Figures, Flowers, Fruit and Animals made to order for sale. Prof. R. M. MITCHELL, Artist Busy Bee-- RESTAURANT A First class Restaurant and Lunch room has opened at 713 E. Washington Regular meals and ShOrt orders served. Tables for ladies. We solicit your patronage. New tele- phone 1947. PHARES and HOUSELY, Props. Peerless Ideal Portrait Co. I Mr. Thornton Coleman, of South Eighteenth and Cass streets, is very low, and his recovery is doubtful. His sisters, Mesdames F. J. McWorter Bates, of Hadley, Ill., and Lucy Coleman, of Islond Grove, Ill., have been called to the city on account of his serious illness. He is one of Springfield's pioneer citizens and well known by both colored and white. Mr. William Donnegan, of W. Edwards and Spring streets, was taken to St. John's hospital last week. He has been sick for the past three months, and yet is very feeble, owing to his extreme age. He does not seem to gain any strength. We hope to see him out again. Mr. Donnegan is also one of our early settlers, coming to the capital city in the forties. The Ambidexter Institute. The board of directors and the soliciting committee of the above named school met last Tuesday evening and devised ways and means whereby the school is to soon open and be run with more favorable plans and with better results imminent. Work on the repearing has begun and the house will be more fit for occupancy of students by November 1. The prospects are that over 100 students will be there pursuing instructions in all the trades prescribed in the curriculum of the school. The Illinois State Fair opened yesterday and we invite the visitors to see the wonders. It really is the greatest state fair on earth. "High though's 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 THE FORUM Portrait Co. ayers' Bl'dg. Pastel, India Ink, Water Colors, ings, Landscapes, Figures, als made to order for sale. GUARANTEED. Manager. MITCHELL, Artist Bee-- URANT restaurant and has opened at Washington hOrt orders served. r ladies. tronage. New tel- HOUSELY, Props. Co. Colors, res, e. Artist nd at n ved. tel- os. The n to con A The entertainment given at Mason's Hall last Monday evening was fairly well attended and all seemed to be enjoying the fete much. Mrs. C. S. Gibbs was called to Knoxville, Tenn., this week on account of the death of her brother, which was sudden. Her many friends and acquaintances offer a word of condolence to her and her husband, in their sad hour of untimely bereavement. If you will patronize our business houses, and if our business houses will be kept in decent condition, you will see much rapid advancement. Miss Mattie Fant of Elkhart spent Emancipation Day in the city., Fred Wright was in the city Saturday. A large crowd of Decaturites were Emancipation Day visitors in our city. The Illinois State Fair opened yesterday. The outlook is bright. Dan Patchen, the world's greatest pacer, will be at the State Fair Tuesday. Be careful lest you get frost bitten in the parks these nights of changeable nature. Mr. R. M. Mitchell, the artist, has gone to Danville, Ill., for a few weeks to instruct a class in the art. Dr. Covington and wife and several friends of Bloomington, spent Sunday in the city and drove about seeing the sights. Mr. J. E. Thompson had his new Dutch Java Blend Coffee on exhibition last Tuesday evening and the coffee is fine. Mrs. Lula Baily of Danville, Ky., is in the city visiting her brother, R. M. Mitchell. Ploomington Bloomington Telephone New The name of the club is sufficient to induce all to prepare to come and bring their Fair guests. School Books and Supplies at SIMMON'S E. Side Sq. Frappes. Sundaes or Chicken Dinners? Their sundaes cannot be excelled. If you do not know where we will tell you, why at Thompson & Tucker's 728 East Washington St. We give best service. Shop kept in first-class style. Competent Barbers-4 chairs. Telephone New No. 779. H. TUCKER, Proprietor. Have you tried thoes ppes. Sundaes Chicken Dinner sundaes cannot be excelled If you do not know where will tell you, why at Thompson & Tucker' 728 East Washington St Metropolitan Barber S 107 South Eighth Street. e give best service. Shop kept in first-class sty Competent Barbers—4 chairs. BATHS! BATHS!! BATHS!!! Hot and Cold Baths at all times.