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THE FORUM VOL. 3, NO. 40. John D. Gonstant For Probate Clerk. [Name] The above is the cut of John D. Constant. Republican candidate for Probate Clerk. He was born in this city and has lived in Sangamon county his entire life. He comes from old Republican stock and is thoroughly honest and capable to fill the office to which he aspires. His father-in-law and four uncles were in the late rebellion and it behooves all colored voters to stand by him and give him their undivided support. He was secretary of the Republican County Central Committee in 1896, and was also secretary of the Republican City Committee in 1904, which position brought him in touch with people throughout the city and county and whose courteous treatment has made him a host of friends. We therefore heartily commend him to voters of Sangamon county and assure them they will have a man in office whom anyone can approach and be cordially treated. For Probate Judge. We call the attention of the voters to Thomas E. Lyons' candidacy for the office of Probate Judge of this county. Not a more honest, deserving or capable young man could the party have brought forth; a young lawyer who is making his living by hard work. We ask for him that each voter, irrespective of party, give him a vote on election day. Mr. Lyon will make a good judge, we honestly believe. Special Training at Ambidexter. The special domestic science department of which Ambidexter is purported or which the school had its origin, will serve a long felt want. The instruction in cooking, sewing and millinery for girls, and shoemaking, carpentry and brick masonry for boys, is timely. We hope the "Be ye doers and not sayers only." colored people of Springfield and vicinity, will see the need and send their children to this school as the trades are something we must learn. This school is to make a specialty of the trades, also short hand, typewriting and book keeping. We hope you will lend a helping hand. Stalwart Protective League. The following named met last Monday night and organized a Stalwart Protective League for the betterment of the race along all lines: R. S. Donaldson, Dr J H. Magee. Rev. Price, d Lee Thos. Walker, H. King, J. S. D. Lee, Geo. Green, Benj Johnson, Abner Naylor, A. Young, Harry Donaldson. The following were elected permanent officers: R. S. Donaldson, president; Dr. J. H. Magee, secretary; George Green, assistant secretary; H. King, treasurer. A committee on constitution and by-laws, consisting of A. Naylor, Rev. Price, Dr. Magee, Ed Lee and Harry Donaldson were appointed by the president. The Woman's Club Notes. The Philanthropic Section met with the chairman, Mrs. Arthur Young, at the Home in a fruit shower. Committees were appointed as follows: Sick committee, Mrs. A. Foree; program committee, Georgia Bean. After a heart to heart talk with the members, the secretary, Clara Blackwell, read the names of those who contributed to the fruit shower, the same being: Rev. and Mrs. Price, peck of apples. J. C. McOlain, can plum butter Ella McKinney, peck apples. Lizzie Morgan, " " D. Higginbotham, " " Georgia Bean, " " Martha Hicklin, pumpkin. Julia Duncan, two sacks salt. Mamie Smith, can tomatoes. Mrs. Rose, sugar 25c. " Foree, jar jelly, 10c. Sarah Harris, sugar 10c. Clara Blackwell, peck apples. Clarinda Head, " " "Lizzie Taylor, jar peaches. Fannie Tyler, peck pears. Jennie Robinson, jar pickled peaches. Thos. Donagan, peck apples. Lucy Young, " " "Mary Singleton, peck apples, soap and coffee. Emma Bates, peck apples and potatoes. Mrs. Gross, jar jelly. The chairman wishes to thank those who so willingly aided in helping to make the shower a success. Anyone who wishes to aid this section, can come to the Home the fourth Monday. The visitors present were, Mrs. Mosby and Mrs. Rose. The Mothers' Section will meet with their chairman, Mrs. Julia Duncan, Monday at 2 p.m. All mothers and friends are welcome. The Juvenile Section, with Mesdames Cottman and Smith, presiding, will meet at the Home Saturday afternoon. Let the mothers encourage their children to attend said section and be taught to do kind deeds, in little ways that will strengthen the young minds to be useful in life after maturity. Under the leadership of their excellent corp of officers, this will be their object. The chairman, Mrs. George G. Bates, wishes to meet the ladies at the Home Friday evening as there has been two rehearsals. As it takes a strong chorus—fifty voices—to render the cantata which is sacred, the church choirs have been asked to assist in presenting "Esther, the Beautiful Queen." Twenty-five met with the chairman Monday and had a splendid rehearsal; twenty-five more are wanted. The ladies are requested to inform the chairman if they will be unable to attend in order that the chairman may be enabled to take such steps as she may deem advisable in order that the cantata will be a success. If every one who can, will do their part, there is no doubt of success; and, as it is for the benefit of the Home, it should meet the hearty approval of all who have agreed to participate. The cantata will be rendered during the Christmas holidays. Watch for place and date A Card of Thanks. We extend our sincere thanks to the neighbors and friends for their kindness toward us during the illness and death of our husband and brother, also for the beautiful floral offerings. Mrs. Alice Morris and his sisters. The Social Sunlight Circle. The Circle met with Mrs. Julia Cabbell and Miss Retta Davis Wednesday night and an enjoyable meeting was held. The Club will meet next week with Mrs. Geo. Rollins on E. Adams street, at 8 p. m. The County Treasurer. Mr. Roy Reece, the republican candidate for County treasurer, is a young man every colored voter can be proud to vote for. He was reared in Springfield and has deported himself in a manner unquestionable. His reputation as a gentleman is unimpeachable, his character is good and he is wholly capable for the place. We advise you to be not led astray nor listen to strange voices, but on Nov. 6th, stand solid for REECE. There is not one word heard about a single disreputable thing he ever did. St. Paul Sewing Circle Notes. The ladies sewing circle met Saturday last afternoon at the residence of Mrs. Matilda Jackson on S. 9th street. Quite a number were present. The following officers were elected: Mesdames Annie B. Jones, president; Mary Singleton, vice president; M. C. Brown, secretary; Matilda Jackson, treasurer; Mrs. Morris, chaplain; Miss Alcene Wilfor, reporter, after which plans were discussed at length. An important feature was, the discussion on serving luncheon at the regular weekly meetings, which finally termination on a motion that only one course be served, and any member serving more than one course be subject to a fine of $1. The same was carried and adopted as a by-law. The election of assistant secretary and buying committee was left over until next meeting which will be held in the lecture room of the church. Mesdames Brown and Jackson have kindly volunteered to serve luncheon. All members are cordially invited to attend. Hon. Ben F. Caldwell J. B. H. Candidate for Congress from this, the 21st Congressional district, who is the people's friend and whose support comes from parties, factions and classes, regardless, color or position. THE FORUM 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 & Sixth St. Phone Maiu 998 THE FORUM'S STAFF. B. L. Rogers, Editor and Manager. Will H. arbour, Associate Editor and Secretary. Thompson Bros., Branch Office. Gomann The Printer 3051 So. 6th St. EDITORIAL Saturday October 27. 1900 The Race Question. The race question is now a national question—all races not white, seem to feel that the Caucasian race, is not only aggressive, progressive, oppressive, etc., but, that they are all for self and are too egotistic and boastful This may or may not be true, but the fact is this: The white race and all other races must not expect one to treat them better than they are willing to treat their contemporaries Every drop of blood shed by Negroes at the hands of mobs will be atoned for and the mob's posterity will feel the pain caused by the blood on the hands of their fore fathers. The Juvenile Section of the Woman's Club. The organization of a Juvenile Section as an auxiliary to the Woman's Club, is, in our opinion one of the most commendable things that could have been accomplished. The ladies who initiated this, we presume, are Mesdames J. C. M Claim, E. O. McKinney and E. T. Cottm n. They deserve especial credit—the whole club is to be commended. If the Juvenile Section is carried out as we believe it will be, a long felt want will be had. There must be training done along just such lines as we suppose this cluo has planned. Mesdames Cottman and E. B. Smith will make good superintendents for this work. The little girls should be encouraged and when they ask for alms they should not be refused. The young boys should also form some kind of a society where by they will be enabled to cultivate the brain. Even the young ladies are too lethargic in becoming members of the Woman's Club. If a United States Senator (Burton) cannot escape, what will become of the ordinary man who violates the law of the land? Hughes, the Republican candidate for governor of New York, is the most popular man who has run for that office in some time even the Nashville. Tennessee, Banner is for him in preference to Hearst. Walter Black is the Republican candidate for sheriff. THE FORUM Negroes Set Fire to a City. The report that Negroes set fire to and burned a small town in South Carolina, is not good news, but it is, no doubt, a just retribution. The whites of that village, you will remember, are alleged to have dynamited the Negro college—what you sow you reap. The Negro has some rights in this country and he must enjoy them. If you don't let him do so peaceably he will do so forcibly. Tom Watson has quit the magazine of his name because it owed him $9.000 and wouldn't pay. And everybody thought Tom was writing pro bono publico. Nashville Banner. This is prima facie evidence that Tommie was and is a fakir. As to the third termism, we have no scruples against it, and would like to see President Roosevelt take upon himself the yoke, provided there cannot be equal or better men for the place found: Roosevelt has all the qualities desired, it seems, but one, and that is the enforcement of the law as pertains to the Negro, especially the fifteenth amendmendment. Foraker is the only man we know of eminently fitted for the presidency, and too, H. Clay Evans of Tennessee. These two are, we believe, all right in the entirety. Ex-Congressman Caldwell, the author of the Gross-Weight bill, should be elected for the fact that he is more capable to render the services the people desire. Before the enactment of the Gross Weight bill, the coal miner was paid for the coal he mined after it was screened and thereby deprived of a part of his just labor. The Gross Weight bill provides that all coal shall be weighed before screened. Mr. Youngblood of Alabama, is another weak-kneed politician who offers propositions for the solution of the race problem, lacks logic and is not in conformity with the constitution of the United States nor the natural laws of man. Every time a colored may is accused of some imaginable crime, the dailies say. "may be lynched." While we abhor crime, we think the officials should break up loafing, check the operation of houses of ill-fame. close low dives and when a man is guilty of any crime, punish him. If this is not done, we hold that every mob should be filled with shot, be it white or black. J. D. Constant, Republican candidate for probate clerk is a man worthy of the place and a gentleman. We commend him to the voter. The work done in the school line by Prof. E. C. Pruitt, fits him most adequately for the position of County Supt. of Schools aside from that fact, he is a man of easy approach, courteous and obliging. His opponent has held the place for eight years and a Republican should have a chance. ATTEND THE HALLOWEEN BALL AT MASONIC HALL, Wednesday October 31st '06. A new club has been formed to present a series of en- tertainments during the winter months, and this ball promi- ses to furnish a delightful evening's pleasure for all. Dancing from 8:30 to 1 o'clock Music by Nix's orchestra Admission 25 cents. 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 998 --- Best Coffee, Tea, milk or cocoa, Pies Cakes Ect. Give us your patronage. 529 North Side Square A. A. CRIPT'S. Pablo Picasso YERS & CO When you want a copy of the Forum, The Freeman or the Negro magazines, drop in at The Keystone, 121 So. 4th St. We do not consider it suicidal nor a betrayal when we advise you to support the man or men who offers the best in return for you individually or in your opinion, the greater portion of people than his opponent. SRIE'S Roy R. Reece for Co. Treasurer. Roy R. Reece is one of Springfield's most highly respected business men and a son of the late General J. N. Reece, formerly Adjutant General of Illinois for many years. He was born in this state and came to this city with his parents at the age of 3 years, where he obtained his education in the public schools, graduating from the High School, class of 1889. For a number of years he held a position as traveling salesman for a large wholesale clothing house, and for the last five years has been at the head of Reece's Laundry of this city. He has lived in this city practically all of his life and his unquestioned integrity and ability have won for him a host of friends He was overwhelmingly nominated in June and August for County treasurer and a more competent and worthy young man is to be found in our city. Such a man as Roy Reece should receive the support of every republican and many democrats in this county. It is our duty as well as privilege, to push the best men to the goal. This young man has the ability, the integrity, moral prerequisites and is a gentleman from the American sense of the word. He having all of the qualifications, this paper therefore endorses him and ask every Negro and others too to vote for him without money or price. CHICAGO & ALTON RY TIME TABLE Northbound. *Alton Limited *Prairie State Express. *Bloomington Accom *Capital City Flyer. *Palace Express *Midnight Special *Atlantic Express-Chi sSt. Louis Accom. *Spfd-Eldred Accom *Sunday Special Southbound. *St. Louis Express *Midnight Special *Capital City Flyer *Bloomington Accom *Spfd-St. Louis Accom *Prairie State Express. *Alton Limited *Chicago Accom *Spfd-Eldred Accom *Sunday Special Peoria Division. Arrive. Depart. *Peoria ccom ..... 9:10 am Stops †Peoria Express ..... 4:00 pm Stops †Peoria Accom ..... Starts 3:10 pm *Peoria Express ..... Starts 6:45 am Sunday Special ..... Starts 6:30 pm Sunday 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. Daily except Sunday. ILLINOIS CENTRAL. RAILWAY. Taking effect Sunday, December 4. Northbound. Arrive. Depart. *Diamond Special 12:35 am 12:40 am Midnight Limited 2:42 am 2:45 am 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'fd 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'fd 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. *Royal Blue Limited..... 7:30 am 7:30 am *Wash. & New York Lim.. Starts 8:00 pm *Beardstown & Pana Ac..... 3:25 pm 3:25 pm *Sunday Passenger ..... 8:00 pm 8:00 pm Westbound Trains. *Royal Blue Limited..... 7:25 pm 7:25 pm *Wash. & New York Lim.. 8:30 am Stops *Pana & Beardstown Ac...10:30 am 10:30 am Sunday only ..... 8:50 am 8:50 am *Daily. aDaily, except Sunday. bSunday. 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. Arrive. aNo. 32. Indianapolis Mail & Exp. 2:00 pm *No. 34. Cincinnati Exp. sleeper. 6:30 am aNo. 42. Sidell & Decatur Accom. 10:50 am Eastbound. Depart. aNo. 33. Indianapolis Mail & Exp. 9:45 am *No. 35. Cincinnati Exp., sleeper. 9:30 am *No. 42. Decatur & Sidell Accom. 3:30 pm Nos. 34 and 35 carry sleeping car be- ween Springfield, Indianapolis and Cincinnati. *Daily. aDaily except Sunday. PRICES FOR POLITICAL AN- NOUNCEMENTS. State and National Offices.....$ 10.00 County Offices ..... 5.00 Mayor of Springfield ..... 5.00 Regular write-ups. 10c per line. Ten line notice one time, with an nouncemenn, free THE FORUM Roy R. Reece is one of Springs General J. N. Reece, formerly Adj He was born in this state and obtained his education in the public number of years he held a position for the last five years has been at practically all of his life and his un He was overwhelmingly nominatent and worthy young man is to be support of every republican and man to push the best men to the goal, sites and is a gentleman from the A this paper therefore endorses him or price. R. Reece of Springfield's most formerly Adjutant General is state and came to this in the public schools, held a position as traveler has been at the head of the life and his unquestioned strongly nominated in July man is to be found in public and many democrats to the goal. This you can from the American society dorses him and ask even Institute. JU The Ambidexder Institute. The coat of paint which has been put on the buildings of the Ambidexter Institute improves the looks of the same, the premises and the immediate vicinity. And J. A. Hall met the "Down and Out Club at Will George's. CONSOLIDATED STREET CAR ROUTE. Points of Interest ELECT CAR Springfield's attractions and How to Reach Them. Lincoln home, cor. 8th and Jack 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 Nationsl Guards. Take Rutlege or Camp Lincoln Cars. state Fair grounds North of city. Take North 7th cars White City Park. East of the city. Take E. Capitol Av. Cars at 5th and Monroe. TIME CARD EHNOLS TRACTION SYSTEM EAST BOUND. SOUTH BOUND. A. M. P. M. A. M. P. M. †5:00 1:00 †5:00 1:00 6:00 *2:00 6:00 2:00 7:00 3:00 7:00 3:00 *8:00 *4:00 8:00 4:00 *10:00 *6:00 9:00 5:00 *10:00 6:00 6:00 11:00 7:00 11:00 7:00 *12:00 9:00 12:00 9:00 .... 11:00 .... 11:00 ROUND TRIP TICKETS sold on the cars by conductors to all points, at 1½ per mile. $10 FARE BOOKS, sold at ticket offices for $7.50. good for individuals, limit one year, good for families, limit six months. COMMUTATION BOOKS of 52 rides sold at ticket offices at 16 per mile. ROUTE YOUR SHIPMENTS via the Interurban Express. Express service at freight rates. NO DUST DIRT SMOKE CINDERS lv of Atla troit.? Duncan a NO DUST DIRT SMOKE CLINDER Reece for Co. T. Garfield's most highly respected business utant General of Illinois for many years came to this city with his parents and educ schools, graduating from the High as traveling salesman for a large the head of Reece's Laundry of this questioned integrity and ability ha nated in June and August for Coun- se found in our city. Such a man a many democrats in this county. It This young man has the ability, American sense of the word. He h and ask every Negro and others to JUDGE GEO. CANDIDATE Judge of Sang (AND JUDGE OF J Subject to the decision Election Tuesday JUDGE GEO. W. MURRAY CANDIDATE FOR Judge of Sangamon County (AND JUDGE OF JUVENILE COURT Subject to the decision of all the voters Election Tuesday, Nov. 6,'06 Opportunity for Young Men. The demands in all parts of this country, and in several foreign countries, for well trained men of our race in the direction of scientific and practical agriculture are so great that this institution is willing to offer exceptional advantages to young men who wish to come here and take either a regular or post-graduate course in agriculture. We cannot begin to supply the demands that come to us for trained men in the direction of agriculture. The positions for which these trained men are wanted are those in almost every case which pay high salaries. We wish to get hold of men who have received as far as possible, a good education before coming here, and are ready to enter on a thorough course in agriculture. Persons, however, can pursue the literary studies at Tuskegee, while taking the course in agriculture. For further information address. BOOKER T. WASHINGTON, Principal, Tuskegee Intitute, Alabama. DO You Want th and Mag DO You Want the Negro papers and Magazines? From all parts of the United States. The Freeman, Indianapolis, Ind., The Planet, Va. N. Y. Age, Omaha, St, Louis, Boston, Mississippi, Texas, Chicago Ill. Atlanta and Savanah, Ga., Tennessee, Kentucky. Magazines from Chicago, (The Voice of the Negro, formerly of Atlanta, Ga.,) New York, Boston, Indianapolis and Detroit.? If so, call at J. E. Thompson's, 804 E. Washington, Duncan and Thompson, 812 E. Washington or at The Keystone, 121 South 4th St. He has been a gentleman and none offers a derogatory word. Dr. J. E. Henderson Office: 107½ West Side Square. HOURS: 9 to 1 a. m.; 3 to 5; 7 to 8 p. m. FIRST WARD PLACE: 218 North 13th Street HOURS: Till 8 a. m.; 12 to 1 m.; 5:30 to 6:3 p. m., and at night. Telephone Main line Lawrence Brandon Proprietor East End Sample Rooms Northwest cor. 11th and Mason sts. ▲ choice line of WINES, LIQUORS and CIGARS. Ice Cold Reisch Beer on Tap.. GEO. BOLLMAN, Proprietor. Quality of work and prompt delivery. 723 E. Washington Street. Both Phones, 207. VOTE LOGAN HAY FOR State Senator Republican Candidate. Election November 6 Vote for E. C. Pruitt For County Superintendent of Schools. Mr. Pruitt is the principal in East Springfield Schools, a d has made the most remarkable advancement along school work of any teacher in the county His Cotton Hill school is said to be the most noted country school in the United States. Being so well versed in school work, can but make a good County Superintendent. THE FORUM RY etor. t de- et. The Colored Amer Mc Mag are here Price We will or all t each Give us and i lite DuBois cla cont The VOICE of The Negro, Colored American Magazine, and McGirt'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. Forum' Forum's Want Column. Wanted—all persons who has or had visitors, this or last week, o report same to this office. Wanted—all to know that The Forum office is located at 305 So. 6th Street, old phone 998. Vote for Thos. Lyon For Probate Judge THE F Is now the Le Paper in the THE F Is now the Le Paper in the Goes among influential people. Read by Both Races as good Writer THE WEEKLY PRESS A good, reliable hair-grower. It is food for the hair roots, thereby causing it to grow and present a lustrous, healthy appearance. If your hair is long enough, you cannot do without it, as a fine perfume dressing, at a very reasonable price. ROBERT CLARKSON's drug store, 213, south 6th st., A. s. MITCHELL's drug store, 5th and Monroe sts., sell it—and recommend it. Price: 25 cents. springfield, Ill., M. B. THE FORUM 57 Years in th THE GREAT CHARTE AND RANG Charter Oak stoves and an the test for 57 years. There market that equals them in ice. The Charter Oak rang dorsement of the special a States government expert St. Louis. The Charter Oak have taken the premium a exhibited. This great rang in the Lead CHARTER OAK STOVE RANGES and ranges have stood There is no range on the em in durability or serv- range received the en- cial agent of the United expert cook at World's fair, After Oak stoves and ranges um at every fair where t range has always sold 57 Years in the Lead THE GREAT CHARTER OAK STOVE AND RANGES Charter Oak stoves and and ranges have stood the test for 57 years. 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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. 11t and Madison. William's Hotel First class accomodations. Hot and Cold Baths. Rooms modernly Furnished. 11th and Washington Springfield, Illinois. Remember Casey book, Lulu Goins of Kentucky, is still on sale here. Read The Springfield Evening News Greatest evening paper in Centra Illinois. The news for all the people sent for 10c per week. Delivered promptly. War specials. ..FOR THE MANAGER... Telephone Main - 998 Street No. 3051 South 6th St A. M WILLIAMS, Real Estate,Loans and Insurance. Office and Residence: 2nd Floor Williams' Bldg "For good work, quick work, easy work, and all kinds of work, give me the Remington," says the experienced operator. Remington Typewriter Company Remington Typewriter Company THE FORUM 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. HAVE YOU SENT YOUR DOLLAR? HAVE YOU SENT YOUR DOLLAR? TO REPUBLICANS: We are anxious to have every Republican in close touch, and working in harmony with the Republican National Congressional Committee in favor of the election of a Republican Congress. The Congressional campaign must be based on the administrative and legislative record of the party, and, that being so, Theodore Roosevelt's personality must be a central figure and his achievements a central thought in the campaign. We desire to maintain the work of this campaign with popular subscriptions of One Dollar each from Republicans. To each subscriber we will send the Republican National Campaign Text Book and all documents issued by the Committee. Help us achieve a great victory. JAMES S. SHERMAN, Chairman. P. O. Box 2063, New York. 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 mgs these places. MGS. Coal Orders Taken Here. JOHN H. BURTON 812 E. Washington By the bushel or large quantities Nice screened Coal. 10 cents a bushel T. R. THOMPSON. Casey's book is for sale here. The book is a thriling narrative of the early life of Walter Casey, now in prison, charged with killing his wife, whom he makes the heroine of the "drama." or on any kind of terms, until you have received our complete Free Catalogues illustrating and describing every kind of high-grade and low-grade bicycles, old patterns and latest models, and learn of our remarkable LOW PRICES and wonderful new offers made possible by selling from factory direct to rider with no middlemen's profits. WE SHIP ON APPROVAL without a cent deposit, Fay the Freight and allow 10 Days Free Trial and make other liberal terms which no other house in the world will do. You will learn everything and get much valuable information by simply writing us a postal. We need a Rider Agent in every town and can offer an opportunity to make money to suitable young men who apply at once. Result of 15 years experience in making. No danger from THORNS, CACTUS, PINS, NAILS, TACKS or GLASS. Serious punctures, like intentional knife cuts, can be vulcanized like any other tire. Two Hundred Thousand pairs now in actual use. Over Seventy-five Thousand pairs sold last year. DESCRIPTION: Made in all sizes. It is lively and easy riding, very durable and lined inside with a special quality of rubber, which never becomes porous and 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 in a whole season. They weigh no more than an ordinary tire, the puncture resisting qualities being given by several layers of thin, specially prepared fabric on the tread. That "Holding Back" sensation commonly felt when riding on asphalt or soft roads is overcome by the patent "Basket Weave" tread which prevents all air from being squeezed out between the tire and the road thus overcoming all suction. The regular price of these tires is $8.50 per pair, but for advertising purposes we are making a special factory price to the rider of only $4.80 per pair. All orders shipped same day letter is received. We ship C.O.D. on approval. You do not pay a cent until you have examined and found them strictly as represented. You do not pay a cash discount of 5 per cent (thereby making the price $4.55 per pair) if you send FULL CASH WITH ORDER and enclose this advertisement. We will also send one nickel plated brass hand pump and two Sampson metal puncture closers on full paid orders (these metal puncture closers to be used in case of intentional knife cuts or heavy gashes). Tires to be returned at OUR expense if for any reason they are not satisfactory on examination. We are perfectly reliable and money sent to us is as safe as in a bank. Ask your Postmaster, Banker, Express or Freight Agent or the Editor of this paper about us. If you order a pair of these tires, you will find that they will ride easier, run faster, wear better, last longer and look finer than any tire you have ever used or seen at any price. We know that you will be so well pleased that when you want a bicycle you will give us your order. We want you to send us a small trial order at once, hence this remarkable tire offer. order at once, hence this remarkable COASTER-BRAKES, built-up-wheels, saddles, pedals, parts and repairs, and everything in the bicycle line are sold by us at half the usual prices charged by dealers and repair men. Write for our big SUNDRY catalogue. prices charged by dealers and repair men. Write it now. DO NOT WAIT but write us a postal today. DO NOT THINK OF BUYING a bicycle or a pair of tires from anyone until you know the new and wonderful offers we are making. It only costs a postal to learn everything. Write it NOW. Mead Cycle Company, Dept. "J. L." Chicago. go,I Illinois. $8.50 $4.80 NAILS, TACKS OR GLASS WON'T LET OUT THE AIR Regular Price $3.50 per pair. To Introduce We Will Sell You a Sample Pair for Only 4.80 NAILS, TACKS OR GLASS WON'T LET OUT THE AIR (CASH WITH ORDER $4.55) NO MORE TROUBLE FROM PUNCTURES. Result of 15 years experience in tire News From Petersburg. Frank Dixon and wife are visi in Buffalo Hart this week. Arnie Vaughn has moved to Springfield where he will reside in the future. Frank Penick and Geo. Gaines visited in Springfield Sunday. Miss Marie Gaines has returned to Jacksouville. Mrs. Langdon Davis is on the sick list this week, also Mrs. Bud Wilson. A. Morris Williams of Springfield and C. B. Davis transacted business here Wednesday Mrs. Blanche English returned to Buffola Hart, Sunday. Mrs. Charles Gaines visited in Jacksonville Sunday. Death of Arthur Allen. This week we chronicle the death of another young man whose work had hardly begun. Arthur Allen of 1129 E. Capenter street, died in his 24th year. He was well-known and had many admirers who will be pained to hear of his premature departure from this earth He was a member of the Capital City Quartet and had extraordinary musical ability. We can but offer a word of condolence to the bereaved survivors. The funeral was held at the Union Baptist church yesterday (Friday) and the remains were laid to rest in Oak Ridge cemetery. HLDGCTHORN RECORD NATURED BY 200P FURNITURE D. C. DYNTY 1272 PER PAIR UP Notice the thick rubber tread "A" and puncture strips "B" and "D," also rim strip "H" to prevent rim cutting. This tire will outlast any other make-SOFT, ELASTIC and EASY RIDING. delively and easy riding, very durable and lined inside becomes porous and which closes up small punctures hundreds of letters from satisfied customers stating for twice in a whole season. They weigh no more than ties being given by several layers of thin, specially black" sensation commonly felt when riding on asphalt knot Weave" tread which prevents all air from being overcoming all suction. The regular price of these ties we are making a special factory price to the rider the day letter is received. We ship C.O.D. on approval and found them strictly as represented. whereby making the price $4.55 per pair) if you send this advertisement. We will also send one nickel metal puncture closers on full paid orders (these metal knife cuts or heavy gashes). Tires to be returned not satisfactory on examination. us is as safe as in a bank. Ask your Postmaster, tor of this paper about us. If you order a pair of easier, run faster, wear better, last longer and look at any price. We know that you will be so well pleased as your order. We want you to send us a small trial up-wheels, saddles, pedals, parts and repairs, and ing in the bicycle line are sold by us at half the usual write for our big SUNDRY catalogue. postal today. DO NOT THINK OF BUYING of tires from anyone until you know the new ane is a postal to learn everything. Write it NOW. Sangamon County Democratic Ticket. Election November 6. For member of Congres (21 dist.) Ben F. Caldwell For State Senator (45 district) Thos. F. Smith For Representatives (45 district) Chas. McBride Charles Schermhorn For County Judge Geo. W. Murray. For County clerk. Chas. Opel For Probate Judge Clarence A. Jones For Probate clerk, Geo. B. Colby For Sheriff, Chas Werner, For Treas. James A. Hall, For Superintendent of Schools Chas. Vandorn. Springfield is building fast, put some of your money in Real estate. Roy M. Seeley 5231 $ \frac{1}{2} $ North Side Square Both Phones1503. Joe Gans Honored. Joe Gans, the world's lightweight pugilist, was tendered magnificent receptions at St. Louis, Indianapolis, Chicago and Milwaukee, last week. Mr. Gans is now the idol of his class in his profession. Let every voter remember that Hon. Ben F. Caidwell for Congress on election day. Logan Hay should be elected to the General Assembly. He is capable and his fitness in all other particulars is without question Charles E. Opel, the present county clerk, should be retained, as he has discharged the duties of the office so satisfactorily that it is imperative. verybody, regardless of party affiliations, speaks of Judge Murray as the man best fitted to succeed himself. Time will have to prepare a man for the duties imposed upon his judgeship Experience has added to his natural abilities. As an advertising medium, the Forum has space to let to all competitors, political or otherwise. This, we have a slight idea. is our own dear prerogative despite the weak-kneed criticism of some Republican or democrat whose mock loyalty to his party is plainly visible, even in the delineations of his sallow facial contortions. Vardaman and Tillman, Hoke Smith and Graves. James K. Vardaman of Mississippi. Hoke Smith of Georgia. Tillman of South Carolina and John Temple Graves of Georgia are a quartet of fools whose folly should not be given any credence. We use 'fools' as ignorance mixed with meanness. They are only seeking publicity and cheap notroiety. They don't believe half they say. They are capable of making a logical argument on any subject save the Negro question and if they take a sane stand on that subject their ignorant constituents will boil, so there is the whole thing in a nut shell. Mr Graves is the smartest or best informed of the whole gang, and of course, he is radical for pecuniary purposes. Politics Heard on The Streets. (By Kato.) (By Kato.) They say that an independent meeting where only democratic candidates have been invited to speak, must have for its motv. democracy. Reposing in the quiet recesses of a beer garden recently, Kato heard the following bit of political ideas indulged in relative to candidates for sheriff, the first fellow said: 'I hope Cnolly Werner is elected, cause we've had enough of Joe Richardson." The other fellow could not see it in that light and offered the following in substantiation of his view, he said: "The best evidences are that this city will be freed from the thradom of democracy next spring and in the event of Werner's election. Harry Taylor would, in all probability succeed Richardson, and of the two I prefer Joe." --- THE FORUM We overheard a prominent voter remark that before he'd stand for the way that the would be bosses issue out orders to those who are supposed to be their subordinates, they will not vote. Some fellow accuses Hon. Chas. E. Selly of being haughty and of that aristocratic disposition that is not a good asset for a for a public officer. We hope this is not true. They say that Tom Donagan is ambitious and has some lofty aspirations, that he would be alderman of the first ward. Well such a political bee always buzzes around before he inserts his sting into the vitals of his political victim. Every black man is a Republi can and the one who talks other wise, does so for whatever patronage he can control or self benefits. William H. Conkling and David S. Griffith are being talked of for mayor of this municipaly next spring. "What we desire," said a respectable colored man, "is a Negro alderman in the first ward and if we can't have him, well, we'll do the next best thing." Of course by reading between the lines, the meaning is clear. Kato is certainly at loss, or possibly the gray matter encouched within the confines of his cranium is not as susceptible to understanding as others, at any rate, he desires to know why the Republican party is so very, very dilatory. This query may not be of an consequence so far as the average person is concerned, but to me it is a momentous one. The party should awake. WALTEER BLACK FOR SHERIFF XOXO The question of making a county ticket that will win next month is what the republicans had in mind when they nominated Walter Black for the office of sheriff by acclamation. In no county office are there more public interests than that of sheriff. The sheriff is a high official, the protector of life and property and the chief administrator of the laws of the state, encompassed by the county. For the proper fulfillment of these laws the republican party has placed before you, Mr. Walter Black, a better man to all nor a more competent one for the place, could hardly be found. --- 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, 1. 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Manager. Type-Write your speeches & Essays. We have no respect for the man that any political party toys with a mouse. 626'E. Adams Street Illinois. CHAS. T. BAUMAN will be re- tice with t to the Tel. Main 653 are such --- I am yours for success. Benjamin H. Bellamy NEWSPAPER LAW. 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. CNAS. T. BAUMAN umann Bros. scription Druggists utsche Apotheke ington Sts. Tel. Main 654 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. Come to Sangamon county and locate on these rich farms. O my people. In Next Week's Forum In Next Week's Forum The permanent habitat of the Negro. The resume of Sangamon County Candidates. The men you should support. We solic it your patronage. New telephone.1947. PHARES and HOUSELY, Props. Miss Emilie P. Parker of St. Louis, was a visitor last Sunday. Adrain Shelby, accompanied by his brother, Irvin, are spend-infi a few days in Kansas City. L. F. Osborne has returned from Evansville, Ind. Ernest Caraway of St. Louis, spent last Sunday in the city. A. Morris Williams was in Petersburg, Wednesday on business. Roy Reece should be elected county treasurer. W. T. Scott was in Pittsfield this week on business. Miss Alice Williams, our collector, was in Brooklyn and vicinity, E. St. Louis and St. Louis this week on business for this office. Mrs. Sadie Lynch of Milwaukee, Wis., is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Gordon of E. Reynolds street. James Seamons of Detroit, Michigan, is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. James Loomis of N. 12th street. The entertainment given by the St. Paul Sunday school was an immense success. It was under the supervision of Miss Retta Davis and the children were a credit to their parents and directoress. Quite a neat sum was raised which will be paid to the furnace fund. THE FORUM k's Forum habitat of the Negro. Sangamon County ld support. Bee-- URANT restaurant and has opened at washington short orders served. or ladies. atronage. New tel- MOUSELY, Props. um egro. County a nd d at on served. ew tel- rops. and Local V. Thorne Towles of Bloomington, was in the city Sunday. People should not fear buying a home in the most remote part of the city, as the improvements are daily. Messrs. A. W. Naylor and Roy Smith, returned last week from a trip in Ohio, visiting Xenia, Dayton, Columbus, Springfield and Cincinnati. They are wellpleased with the "Buck eye" state and her prospects.. A. H. Roberts has accepted a position in the Cook county clek office and is succeeded here by Mr. Lucas of Chicago. The Forum heartily welcomes the later and regret losing the former. Mesdames E. B. Smith, A. M. Williams and Barrow, were visitors to St. Louis last Sunday and report having had a most excellent time. We are authorized to announce that the executive committee of the Culture club will meet at Mrs J. C. McClain's, Sunday Oct. 28 at 4 o'clock. Chas Fant paid a visit to Peoria last week, having good time. Misses Zadie and Venie Smith, of 1114 South Pasfield street, are spending a few days in Decatur, visiting their friend, Miss Corine Blanton. R.M. Mitchell returned last Sunday from St. Louis. and left this week for Danville Ill., where he goes in the interest of his art business. 14 728 E. Washington-st. Crittendon & Thompson, Props. Regular Meals and Short Orders TUCKER'S PLACE. Board and Lodging House, First class accommodations Regular meals at regular meal hours. New Telephone, 206 North 14 St. H. TUCKER, Proprietor. Metropolitan Barber Shop Telephone New No. 779. H. TUCKER, Proprietor. A first-class place in every respect. Best service. Best attention given to all customers. Everything neat and clean. Table de Hote for Sunday. Soup Cream of Celery Fish Baked Redsnapper, Hollandaise Roast Chicken, Sage Dressing ed Potatoes Green Banana Fritters Tapioca Pudding Served from 5:30 till 8:00 p. m. 25c. to a CKER'S PLACE Hard and Lodging House First class accommodations dlar meals at regular n hours. Telephone, 206 North 14 CKER, - Proprietor Metropolitan Barber Sh Served from 5:30 till 8:00 p. m. 25c. to all. 107 South Eighth Street. e best service. Shop kept in first-class Competent Barbers—4 chairs. THS! BATHS!! BATHS Hot and Cold Baths at all times. We give best service. Shop kept in first-class style. Competent Barbers-4 chairs. BATHS! BATHS!! BATHS!!! Hot and Cold Baths at all times.