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Historical Society State House THE FORUM VOL. 3, NO. 47. A Benefit. 0 Thursday Eve, January 3.1907. For the benefit of Thomas E. Broady, 1219 E. Washington St. formerly rssiding at at 403 N. 14th street who is ill with tuberculosis and has been for the past two years. Tom was reared and educated in the schools of this city having graduated in the class of 1896 The foundation for his musical education was laid in this city and he is the author of several compositions that have met with public favor and will live for their merits. He bears a wide acquaintance here, being one of us. D This benefit entertainment will take place at Masonic hall, Thursday night, Jan. 3, '07. Nix's orchestra will furnish the music on this occasion. We invite the patronage to assist us in this endeavor as it is a worthy one. Thos. Nix, Will Barbour, Chairman, Secretary. The Relation of the Christian Woman to Society. By Mrs. Florence Cook, Quincy, Illinois. The relation of the Christian Woman to Society; what a theme, with unsuspected heights and depths. A christian woman brings the pure joy of occupation to society. in experience as well as in the divine character. A christian woman is a coworker to do as much as she can to please her Liberator. When we can recognize that nothing can move without the aid of God, then that sense of sacred unity will throw on the canvass its own beauty and give new cunning to the Christ who reveals the heart of marble. Our true greatness is in the strength and dignity and inspiration of our social countenance set against any wrong. We have great need of christian women in society because her sphere is as wide and embracing as the world's work. Any thing that produces strong individual character, that is good as well as strong, deserves the will of earnest christian women. The power of the forces of evil has been greatly increased and it is necessary for our self preservation that we shall strengthen the forces for good. It is a "Be ye doers and not sayers only." FROUM'S Christmas Greeting AND Annual Prayer December 25. O—"There is born in the city of David, this day 1906 a Savior, which is Christ, The Lord." DEAR READER — We extend to you a MERRY XMAS, and our heart-felt sympathy is with all who are heavy laden and weary on this rugged march from life to death. We pray Thee, All wise and Omnipotent God; to bless all those who deserve such, help the poor, forgive the mean men and women—bless and comfort the aged. If it be not inconsistent with Thy will, destroy Tillman, Dixon and their kind. Save Washington street and give vigor to our young and old men. Help the churches and help the whole people to be truer and more reliable, take the lie from our mouths and substitute the same with the truth. Let us come together for higher ideals and nobler purposes—enrich us, O Father, with a clean character, make us more economical, more patriotic and more sincere in our obligations to Thy cause. —THE FORUM. M. H. The Forum presents to you in this number, the Hon. Frank T. Reid, Present City Clerk, and one of the best and most congenial men we ever before met in Public office. He treats all the same, and such men as he are deserving — Will be a candidate for reelection — Such men are to be endorsed, regardless of politics. The Forum presents to you in this number, the Hon. Frank T. Reid, Present City Clerk, and one of the best and most congenial men we ever before met in Public office. He treats all the same, and such men as he are deserving — Will be a candidate for reelection — Such men are to be endorsed, regardless of politics. pleasure to me to bear testimony to the great good that has been done by christian women. More and more we are getting to recognize the law of combination. We do good to ourselves by all joining together to do good to one another. To be continued. Woman's Club Notes The Mothers' Section of the Club met at the residence of the chairman, Mrs. Julia Duncan, in a comfort tacking for the Old Folks' Home. After the routine business was finished the chairman appointed the committees to serve New Years day at the Home. Those who will assist Mrs. Monroe in receiving: Misdames J. C. McClain, Lizzie Morgan, Jennie Henderson and E. O. McKinney. The hours will be from 2 to 9 p.m. Each one is requested to bring a silver offering. Mrs. Young, chairman of the Philanthropic section, wishes every one to come out and bring a Christmas donation, Monday, Dec. 24, 1906. Anything to make the old and young enjoy a Merry Christmas, will be greatly appreciated. The Juvenile section gave a very beautiful Nurse Maids' drill, Monday, evening, the 17. at the St. Paul church. The attendance was fairly good and we are proud to say the net proceeds were $9.36, for which we thank the many friends of the Home. We wish to thank the pastor, officers and members of the St. Paul church for granting us the use of the church, gratis and for their liberal patronage. We wish to tender thanks to E. H. Hamann for donating tickets for this entertainment; and to E. L. Rogers and our friend Wm. Barbour, for the printing of our many notices and other favors. We hope again to be assisted by them Expressed in behalf of the Juvenile section of the W. C. Mesdames Cottman and J. C. McClain.—Clara Blackwell, rep. Christmas Week at the Turf Buffet. Holiday week at the above named resort will be a gala one, as all the legitimate amusements on the tapis will be in evidence. An excellent vaudeville performance will be put on each evening and Walter Dean, the premier baritone singer of this section, will satisfy throngs who gather there. The proprietors invite you to call during Xmas week. Everything first-class. Adrain Shelby, proprietor. Mark Cummings of Decatur, was in the city Sunday, the guest of hss wife. THE FORUM THE Biggest Busiest BEST SHOE STORE IN SPRINGFIELD A. J. GORDON Custom Shoemaker A. J. GORDON Custom Shoemaker High Class Repairing. Best white oak Leather used. New and secondhand shoes for sale. 822 E. Washington Logan Hay, Attorney-at-law State Senator Elect Whom The Peoples Say Will Make a Good Mayor. In the category of our ablest and brainiest men, whose deeds and great work of benevolence go to make the annals of our modern history read congenial and inspire our growth onward, no city in all this great nation, can claim more for such production than dear old Springfield. Her great men are too well known for mentioning. But we only look upon the past and the dead for inspiration and courage and to restore and maintain valor and determination—ours is the the future—great is the future—great are we, if we but knew it, and put forth the right men to the front, men of character, ability and integrity. Mr. Logan Hay is a young man who has had opportunity and he has not spent it in vain. A lawyer of rare ability, a scholar and a man of firm convictions. He goes to the 45th general assembly in January to represent us, his constituents and we feel assured that our interest and the interests of the whole people will receive due and deliberate consideration It is no small thing to say that Mr. Hay stands well with all the people of this city and state. While this may be premature and objected to by him, but it is the wish of many that he be a candidate for mayor of Springfield next spring because they be lieve him to be the most available man, and what Springfield wants just now is such men—men of liberal calibre and men commensurate with the growth of this great city. Pfeifer and Seeley's Law Firm. In this, the season of "Good will toward men," our thoughts are directed to the law firm of Pfeifer & Seeley, who are located at 52312 N. S square. Messrs. Pfeifer & Seeley are two promising young attorneys and by their merit have built up a substantial law practice. Their offices are a busy place. They occupy a suite of three rooms and are equipped with every modern office fixture, while their private law library is one of the best in the city Mr. Seeley, the junior member of the firm, is our present city attorney. He was elected nearly two years ago, and as the saying goes, "has made good." His record has been unsurpassed from many standpoints. He looks after the public affairs of the city with the same interest that he does in private clients. And from THE FORUM Dr. C. H. Jones, CONTRACTOR & BUILDER Real Estate, Rentals and loans Manager Peerless Ideal Portrait Company. Business Letters, Deeds, Will and Mortgages drawn. All business confidential GENERAL TEAMING. Room 45 Myers' Building. the many works of approval we hear, the Forum does not hesitate to say he has fulfilled his promise to give to the people a good business administration. As Springfield has become a metropolitan city, the office of city attorney has also gotten to be one of corresponding importance. Within the last two years damage suits alone, aggregeting something like $141,000, have been filed against the city. The entire control of this business comes under the control of the city attorney. During Mr. Seeley's administration, out of these suits, no judgments have been secured against the city. On the other hand he has recovered enough judgments in favor of the city, in the Circuit Court alone, and collected the money, to more than pay the salary of the office, thereby making the office self supporting. This is certainly a good record, and one that we take pleasure in commending. Hennington & Sons. This firm comprises W. P. Hennington, Sr., and W. P. Hennington, Jr., and Theoderick. They do a general line of brick work and have a reputation as mechanics that is not only local, but covers several states. They are contractors of experience and have worked on all sorts of brick work, from building a cistern and turning the arch thereon to the recent addition to the federal building in this city. The major portion of the past summer was spent in St. Louis where ability counted, thus adding new laurels to their extensive achievements. They reside at 1718 E. Washington street. States Rights With Central Government. We hold that to maintain the Union, one an inseparable and to prevent a possible second secession, there must be more power at Washington over any and every other state. The general government must be ex-officio, not only in theory but in practice over all the states whenever there is in the wisdom of the general government, laxity or a negligence in the enforement of the laws. The general government should have a United States marshall to correct the parties and try a United States District Court or the United States Supreme Court, as the case may be. This government cannot stand half getting justice and the other half denied it. Subscribe for the Forum. 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 post-office 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. HARTMAN BROS. Finest Wholesale and Retail Bakery in City Both Phones 527 900 and 902 East Washington St. Outside Shipping Orders a Specialty Given at Masonic Hall, Dec. 24, 1906 The finest and the best The leading club of the city. Special Arrangements are being made for a glorious time. 4. EWARD BAUMANR CHAS. T. BAUMANR 4. LEWARD BAUMANN Prescription Druggists Cor. 7th and Washington Sts. Tel. Main 654 REISCH BREWERY CO. City Brewery Their Bottle Beer is Fine Bock's Special Can't be Beat Try it! N BROS. 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. CHAS. T. BAUHAR Baumann Bros. Deutsche Apotheke Tel. Main 653 25c. per box, sold only at Feltham's Drug Stores PROGRAMME To be rendered at Masonic Hall December 27th 1906. Instrumental Solo, Mrs. Abner Naylor, Vocal solo Miss Etta Davis. Recital, Mrs Leota Smith, Inst. duet. Misses Maude and Gr ce Nelson Vocal solo, Miss Nancy Brown, Cornet solo, L. F. Osborne Vocal solo, Mrs: Cora Kirby Supper FREE. Plenty of music. MES. SARAH JACKSON, W. R.. MISS JOHNSON; W. SEC. Society and Local L. H. Green left yesterday for Chicago. We give our own premiums and trading stamps.—J. E. Thompson. Asher Hunt leaves today for his home at Salina, Kansas, where he goes to visit his parents whom he has not seen for several years. The place to buy your Xmas nuts, candies and oranges at the Monon Grocery, 804 E. Washington St. Some of the Christmas number articles are left over and will appear later. Parties who have matter but could not get it to us will send it in and same will be published later. Get your Christmas Turkey at J. E. Thompson's. The Evangelical Lutheran church will hold its Christmas tree Dec. 26, at 8 o'clock. Program will be rendered by the Sunday school. All are cordially invited to attend. The Mission Sunday school of Riverton, Ill., will holds its Christmas exercises. Tuesday evening, Dec. 25. The children under the direction of Mrs. Mary Harris, are preparing an unique program which promises not only to be novel but also entertaining. The officers of the Culture Club were elected last Sunday and a list of the same will appear next week. A program will be rendered tomorrow. I that Cold WITH HAM'S THE QUININE BULETS sold only at Drug Stores AMME at Masonic Hall 27th 1906. or, Vocal solo Miss Etta Davis. et. Misses Maude and Gr ce Nelson urnet solo, L. F. Osborne Supper FREE. MES. SARAH JACKSON, W. R., MISS JOHNSON; W. SEC. An elegant Christmas present; set of Rogers' knives and forks at Thompson, the grocer. News From Petersburg Carey Gaines left last Friday for Camelsville, Ky., after a long visit here. Miss Marie Gaines departed Tuesday for a visit in Muskogee, Indian Territory. Thomas Carlyle and Frank Wilson left for Louisville, Ky., Saturday. J. G. Patteterson Says—You may imagine that you would be likely to find either useful or attractive Christmas gifts in a Drug Store but a glance at our Stock will convince you that a High Grade of gifts and a correspondingly low price are here together. Toys for the Children, all kinds Prices from 5c to 25c. Cigars—Staple brands, such as: Mac's Best..... 50c to $2.00 a box Tent's Extra..... 50c to $2.00 a box Francis Wilson's Christmas size..... $1.00 a box And a number of other such brands. Perfumes—The best makes in Special Christmas Packages, prices A Christmas Special—In our Celebrated Assorted Chocolates at 19c a pound. Leave your order early for as soon as this supply is exhausted you will have to pay 35c a pound to duplicate it elsewhere. Packages delivered at any time. Prompt and courteous service. J. G. Patterson, Druggist. Corner 16th and Cap. Ave ```markdown ``` THE FORUM Old res Hall ta Davis. ce Nelson V. R., V. SEC. I rsburg SON with Capitol ue. H. T New T ```markdown ``` Crittendon & Thompson, Props. Interstate Telephone, 779. A first-class place in every respect. Best service. Best attention given to all customers. Everything neat and clean. Regular Meals and Short Orders TUCKER'S PLACE. Board and Lodging House, First class accommodations Regular meals at regular meal hours. 206 North 14 St. H. TUCKER, Proprietor. New Telephone, 1478. Leland Hotel Pantatorium..... French Dry Cleaning, Steam Cleaning, Steam Dying, first-class repairing and modern pressing establishment First-class work guaranteed to Ladies and Gents Certificate of membership to pressing club, $1. 12 garments all work called for and delivered. Give me a call. OLD PHONE 834. R. B. Williams, General Mgr. and Collector Coffee Table de Hote for Sunday, Mock Turtle Soup Mock Turtle Soup Mutton with French Peas Mashed Potatoes Cottage Puddiug with Lemon Sauce Ice Cream erved from 5:30 till 8:00 p. m. 25c. to a CKER'S PLACE Hard and Lodging Hour First class accommodations dlar meals at regular hours. 206 North 14 CKER, - Propriet pnone, 1478.* Served from 5:30 till 8:00 p. m. 25c. to all. and Hotel Pantatorium BASEMENT LELAND HOTEL in Dry Cleaning, Steam Clean oes Sugar Corn Sugar Corn 30 till 8:00 p. m. 25c. to all. ER'S PLACE. Lodging House, less accommodations als at regular meal hours. North 14 St. Proprietor. Ice Cream H. TUCKER, Proprietor. Hotel Pantatorium.... ENT LELAND HOTEL Cleaning, Steam Cleaning, Tea 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 6; Sixth St. Phone Maiu 998 B. L. Rogers, Editor and Manager. Will H. arbour, Associate Editor and Secretary. Thompson Bros., Branch Office. EDITORIAL Saturday December 22. 1906 It seems here of late years that "what God has put together is very easily put asunder." When we start to our office without money to settle our bills we remember that "he was led as a lamb to the slaughter." Vanguard, Little Rock, Ark. "Hark from the tune a doleful sound, I hear a tender cry." early June bride lost from her husband. 'How soon hath time, The subtie thief of youth, Stolen on me, my three and [20th year. John Milton, at 23 When you promise to have and to hold, to keep, comfort and forsake all others for that girl, why don't you in the name of Ben Tillman, keep, partly at least, your covenan'? When we consider the turmoils of life, the constant upheavals in our political fabric; the apparent decadence in our moral status, man's inhumanity to man, the ever reary race antagonism, and sundry other infirmities to which we appear to be heirs, we fall at the altar and in a most submissive tone, pray to Almighty God, saying: "We being finite creatures, Thou being almighty and infinite, have mercy on this day, lest we die." Silly Women. It is a travesty on our economical and financial future to have so many silly girls who are always ready ere they learn the shape of the earth, to get married, many of them do not know the elementary English branches, not a word about their ignorance of domestic science and household duties—many do not know how to make up a bed, why there should be ventilation, how to sweep or scrub a floor nor how to cook. There is still more required. Something should be known about many other things better known by women of experience than the writer. Girls should seek first the necessary prerequisites and the rest will be freely added. --- THE FORUM Needs Strong Characters. Above all things the gospel minister needs a strong character. Many men grow in theologic and rhetoric fulness and felicity without a corresponding growth in manfulness, and orate much and long concerning truth and charity while consciously or unconsciously false, self centered and self-circumferenced. Such a man is necessarily, sounding brass and a tinkling cymbal. The building of character is the highest ideal and the most serious work of life. In the preacher it is not completed when he begins to be a builder of character in others. He is, in honor, bound to raise the volume and value of his own manhood to its highest perfection. He must be educated manward, as well as Godward through the whole range of his tripartite nature. To this end the physical basis of manhood must receive attention. Herbert Spencer says: "He that with men is a success must begin with a first-class animal." Robust and surgent animal force and instinct, such as spring from splendid health and natural passions, are a huge element of power in the preacher, when reined and guided by the dominating power of the Spirit of God. The independence of the mental and even the spiritual with and upon the physical is such that the culture improves the organs and regulates the functions, enlarges muscle and toughens sinew, will, at the same time develop brain, broaden the soul and invigorate the will. It becomes the duty of the preacher, therefore, to preserve both soul and body from the ills which prevent him from building the strongest character possible — N. B. Union. Would Abolish Christmas. A minister in Chicago thinks that if Christ were to come to earth one of the first things he would do would be to abolish Christmas. 'Christmas has become a burden almost too great to be borne,' he said. 'Think of the many weary hours the business world is now laboring under to take care of the extra work entailed by the proximity of Christmas. Think again of the constraint in may a tender heart which longs to discharge the obligations thrust upon it by gifts of friends in former years, and yet which is unable to respond to the expectations. This is all out of accord with the spirit of Him whose birthday we are supposed to celebrate." A. M. Fitzgerald. Among the young promising men of the legal profession in our city, is A. M. Fitzgerald, attorney at law. He was born and reared here and has been here the entire time. He received his education in the public schools of this city and graduated from Ann Arbor Law School. He was city attorney from June 1903 to 1905 and made one of the best protectors of our city's legal and financial interest we had before him. Since his retirement as city attorney he has not sought public office but has carefully looked after his law practice He is very obliging and courteous and for legal business we could not refer you to a better. Office is located over the State Nationnl Bank at 5th and Adams Sts. Prof. Nix's Full Ournish the music. A Year's Ball. The eli should attend. Adm 40c; couple 75c. It vous round of pleasur 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 ...CAPITAL GEO. BOLLMAN Quality of work and livery. 723 E. Washington Both Phon GEO. BOLLMAN, Proprietor. Quality of work and prompt delivery. When you want a copy of the Forum, The Freeman or the Negro magazines, drop in at The Keystone, 121 So. 4th St. It might have been. I. B. P. O. ELKS First Social Function Masonic Hall, Jan. 1st of. Nix's Full Orchestra wash the music. A Grand Jury's Ball. The elite of the child attend. Admission, a couple 75c. It will a con- round of pleasure. Prof. Nix's Full Orchestra will urnish the music. A Grand New Year's Ball. The elite of the city should attend. Admission, single 40c;couple 75c. It will a continuous round of pleasure. PETER MYERS & 529 North Side Square For Fine Commercial Work The Voice for Nov ed us again, but its --- LAUNI D. BOLLMAN, Prop y of work and prom E. Washington St Both Phones, 20 723 E. Washington Street. Both Phones. 207. e been. All Orchestra will A Grand New elite of the city Admission, single It will a continu- sure. Pablo Picasso YERS & CO The Voice for November has reached us again, but its name is no longer "Saul", but "Paul". It is to be known as The Voice, instead of The Voice of the Negro. We most heartily welcome it each month. It is dearest of all periodicals, and Mr. Barber is the man for such a magazine, for surely, his editorials are the sanest and brainiest yet fearless, we ever before read. If every young person, rising up in life, would take this book he will not regret it. For sale at J. E. Thompson's. L LAUNDRY MAN, Proprietor. and prompt de- hington Street. phones, 207. Hərə's to my girl for xmas: "Roses are red, violets blue, I love none so well as you. PODECUS J. C. KLAHOLT The Jeweler. J. C. KLAHOLT The Jeweler. One of the Finest in the State. J. C. Klaholt has, in our opinion, the finest jewelry store in the city of Springfield, and second to none in Central Illinois. The fine concave windows in the front present a most beautiful scene to the eye at night. Mr. Klaholt is one of those genial men whom everyene delights in meeting. His clerks and as sistants are all courteous and obliging. Presents of all description for xmas. Greatest display of watches and diamonds ever before offered in Springfield. His are the most beautiful presents and we direct you to Klaholt's, the jeweler' South side square, for such as jewelry. The Don't Worry Club will receive callers on New Year's day at the residence of Mrs. E. L. White, 1312 E. Monroe. Miss Emly Brockway, of Chicago, a trained nurse, and relative of Mrs. Wilson, 11th and Madison, also J. Brockway, of Chicago, are to be guests of Mrs. Wilson during Christmas. Miss Annie Brockway, school teacher in Simmons School St. Louis, will visit Mrs Morris (bud Wilson, during Christmas. Excellsior. By Mrs. L. E. Barksdale, 1417 S. 11th St. When God in His all wise creation, created the world, and all that inhabit it, He assigned to each and every one a duty. There is no idle bread. Even the tiny ant has his task assigned him and unless he works laboriously, his reward is small. Can we, then, creatures made in the image of God, with a soul that cannot die, free from sin, and with power to love God, expect to achieve any thing without labor? Not only must we labor, but we must learn to excel in whatever we undertake. 'Things done by halves are never done right.' Let us have "excellior" for our motto. We should not be content with performing our duty but let us excel in it, be it ever so humble. Excellior can be practiced in an humble home as well a palace. In a country school house as well as a college. In a village church as well as a religious mansion. There is nothing that will carry a man or woman to the topmost round of the ladder of success any quicker than excelling in his undertakings. Mothers, we should excel in the training of our children. The little plants that are given into our care, should receive the best attention in every way. If we carve upon marble, time will efface it. If we carve upon brass it will crumble into dust. To be continued THE FORUM [Name not provided] A. W. Naylor, better known as Art Naylor, was born in Jacksonville, Ill., Sept. 1, 1880. After completing his education in the public schools of Springfield, he attended Wilberforce University from which he graduated with honor in the class of 1900, and is a graduate of the National Press Association of Indianapolis. He was appointed in the Chicago post office in 1900, and finally became head book keeper for the A. C. Howard Manufacturing Co. of that city which position he held until 1902. While at Wilberforce Mr. Naylor met Miss Ursie Edna Walker to whom he subsequently was married in 1903. Sue is a native of Cedarville, Ohio. In 1904, he was appointed messenger in the State Insurance Department, where he still remains. Mr. Naylor is unpretentious and a general favorite and claims a list of influential friends and acquaintances all over the country that any young man should be proud of. He is well reared and a scholar of ability and has made a special study of the Negro, his condition and needs. He is also an athlete, having organized the Crescent Foot ball team of this city of which he was captain The Barnett family has been noted for its musical ability. his mother, Mrs. Ella Barnett-Naylor, being a graduate of Jacksonville's conservatory of music. This ability is inherent in the son as his delightful piano executions have enraptured on more than one occasion, many audiences whose educated sense of symphony was ever alert to find a flaw in his renditions. Mr. Nayior is the founder and president of the Metropolitan Club, the leading social organization of this city; he is the gran deputy of the Improved Benevolent Protective Order of EUs for Illinois. Elk I Cafe for Xmas Day. Roasted turkey, Cranberry sauce Mashed potatoes, Stewed toma- Macaronia and Cheese Fruit pudding Brandy sauce. Coffee, Tea, Wine Frank Dixon and wife will give a Christmas reception at their home Tuesday evening, Dec. 25. Everyone is cordially invited to attend. 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Marshall James Worth, ...Bunnie Wright Arold Price, ...Edward Donegan ington,) Sherman Hickman... century society,) Arval Terrell obrettes, Miss Beatrice Harris century Club, Mrs. Cora Kirby. Women Come to Me to Peculiar to Women. Cures. Sure Results. Painless Met- embarassment. Special Equipment. No cutting, no pain. Cures where a cures ALL Diseases of Women, suc- sides, Backache, Painful and irregul- ck headache, Constipation and all p- nd Nervous Diseases. Initial.--If you cannot call, write for opinion mailed you in a plain seal. Dr. Franklin Parker, 1602 E. Capitol Ave. ...Useful Holiday Presents... Handsome Smoking Jackets Rich Lounging Gowns Fur and Dress Gloves Beautiful Bath Robes Fine Suit Cases Traveling Bags Silk Suspenders Leather Toilet Cases Collar and Cuff Cases Silk and Linen Initial Handkerchiefs Fancy Half Hose Silk Reefers and Mufflers for day and evening wear. Washable Waistcoats for day and evening wear Exquisite Neckwear in all the Fashionable Shapes Silk Umbrellas for Ladies and Gentlemen College Hats, Derbies. Silk and Opera Hats John Lutz 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 pm †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 *St. Louis Accom. 11:35 am 11:35 am *Spfld-Eldred Accom 10:35 am Stops *Sunday Special 10:45 pm Stops Southbound. Arrive. Depart. *St. Louis Express. 3:25 am 3:25 am *Midnight Special. 5:05 am 5:05 am †Capital City Flyer Starts 9:15 am *Bloomington Accom 9:00 am Stops *Spfld-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 *Spfld-Eldred Accom Starts 5:00 pm *Sunday Special Starts 7:15 pm Peoria Division. Arrive. Depart. *Peoria acom 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 Springfield-Lincoln Interurbans leave Springfield at 9:40 a. m., 12 p. m., daily. Springfield-Lincoln Interurbans arrive at Springfield at 11:50 a. m., 5:50 p.m., daily. *Daily, †Daily ex. Sunday, sSunday only For folders, rates and further information call upon or address D. G. CAMPBELL. Ticket Agent Chicago & Alton Ry. Springfield, Ill. RAILWAY TIME TABLES. WABASH Depot Tenth, between Washington and Jefferson streets. Going East. Arrive. Depart. • Buffalo Fast Mall. 2:15 am 2:16 am • Chicago Express Starts 7:30 am • Continental Limited 9:45 am 9:50 am • Lafayette Accom Starts 1:40 pm • Decatur Accom 4:30 pm 5:15 pm • New York Express. 10:00 am 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 Chicago Express ... 7:05 am Northern Ill. Express ... 11:25 am 11:30 am *Daylight Special ... 2:45 pm 2:48 pm *St. Louis & Sp'fld 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'fld 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 *bSunday 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. 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. 0:20 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 Accum. 10:50 am Eastbound. Depart. aNo. 33. Indianapolis Mail & Exp. 9:45 am *No. 35. Cincinnati Exp. sleeper. 9:30 am aNo. 42. Decatur & Sidell Accum. 3:30 pm Nos. 34 and 35 carry sleeping car be- tween Springfield, Indianapolis and Cincinnati. *Daily. aDaily except Sunday. PRICES FOR POLITICAL ANNOUNCEENLS. State and National Offices.....$ 10.00 County Offi es ..... 5,00 Mayor of Springfield ..... 5,00 Regular write-ups. 10c per line. Ten line notice one time, with an THE FORUM ...Useful Handsome Smoking J Fur and Dres Fine Suit Cases Leather Toilet Silk and Linen Initia Silk Reefers and Mur Washable Wa Exquisit Silk Umbrellas for La Hatter, Furnish 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 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. Reservoir 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 ILLINOIS TRACTION SYSTEM EAST BOUND. A. M. P. M. †5:00 1:00 6:00 *2:00 7:00 3:00 *8:00 *4:00 *10:00 *6:00 *10:00 6:00 11:00 7:00 *12:00 9:00 .... 11:00 A. M. P. M. †5:00 1:00 6:00 2:00 7:00 3:00 8:00 4:00 9:00 5:00 6:00 7:00 11:00 7:00 12:00 9:00 .... 11:00 ROUND TRIP TICKETS sold on the cars by conductors to all points, at 1% 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 1c per mile. ROUTE YOUR SHIPMENTS via the Interurban Express. Express service at freight rates. --- NO DUST DIRT SMOKE Holiday Price Jackets Rice Gloves Beautiful Traveling Bags Cases Collar and Handkerchiefs Fliers for day and evening Listcoats for day and evening Neckwear in all the Dresses and Gentlemen College Hats, Derbies. S Inn L Mer and Shirt Make Dr. C. L. BOYD. 16021-2 E. Capital Avenue. PHYSICIAN and SURGEON Specialist in Diseases of Women and Chil- HOURS: 9 to 11:30 A. M. 2 to 5 P. M. 7 to 9 P. M. Phones: Old, 1298, Few,2396 2 r The first number of the Voice (formerly the Voice of the Negro) which reaches us from Chicago, the new headquarters of that magazine, is far and away the most interesting number of a Negro magazine that has ever come to this office. Everybody will read with interest J. Max Barber's account of "The Atlanta Tragedy." It is an eye opener even to us, who know the south so well. Nobody with good common sense will be inclined to question the wisdom of Mr. Barber's departure from Atlanta when he reads his statement. Florence L. Bentley has contributed a high class paper to this number on the world-famous Negro artist, Henry O. Tanner. It is splendidly illustrated with Tanner pictures. Art lovers will surely secure this issue of the magazine in order to have prints of "The Two Disciples at the Tomb," and "Daniel in the Lions' Den." The whole magazine is a treasure of poetry and facts worthy of any reading room or private study. Type-Write your speeches & Essays. --- The November Voice. 204 S. 6th TRUNKS Springfield Trunk Company 416 Washington They Treat You Right For Home-Made Cakes, Pies, Cookies, And a first-class meal, patronize RUCKER & NEIL'S Restaurant 726 East Washington Street Regular Meals, 20c SUNDAYS: 25c. Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Coleman of. New Barlin were visitors in the city Monday, W. H. Bellamy of St. Louis is here among his old friends and acquaintances again. The concert given by the sewing circle and choir of St. John church was well rendered. Rev. B McCreery, of Metropolis, visited here this week. Robert Smith of the Leland and Miss Blossom Lee, of East Adams street are to visit St. Louis soon, the guest of Smith's aunt. 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. [Picture of a young woman with dark hair and a serious expression, wearing a dark suit and a white shirt with a bow tie.] Mr. J. W. Grady. The popular and competent barber at L. F. Osborne's barber 716 E. Washington street. Mr. Grady formerly ran a good shop at Evansville, Ind. He is a man of good appearance and education and is well respected in this city His chair is No 2. and he gets more "waiting for Grady," than any other man in the shop. He married Miss Della Snowden in 1904. an accomplished young lady of this city. He is tyler of the I. B. P. O. E. of this city. J. P. Jones, Contractor and Builder. Mr. Jones came to our city a few years ago from Arkansas. Since his coming here he has busied himself along the lines of his trade. He is quite a genial man and very optimistic and industrious He has built some of finest houses in our city from a point of mechanism. He worked on the new addition to the post office, built the great five story flat at 2d and Capitol avenue and did the brick work on the St. Paul A. M. E. church. He has done much work since coming here, which has been ofuenefit He has an estimable wife is active and industrious and who is a dress maker. They are active members of the St Paul A. M E church and are highly respected citizens. Ambidexter Institute. Ambidexter Institute. The winter term of Ambidexter Institute will open under the new dispensation, Jan. 2. 2007. We shall map out a course of study embracing the common branches of an English education with possibly a Latin course also music. Special attention shall be given to the industrial department under competent teachers, to wit: Dressmaking, domestic science, shoe mending and shoe making, carpentry, type-setting and printing. Laundry work for the public. It is our purpose to make each department self-sustaining as far as posssible. Competent teachers who are willing to lend a helping hand in each industrial department, are requested to apply to the undersigned; who will take up the matter with the board of directors. We propose to purchase and open a regular plant for making brick as soon as the THE FORUM funds are in sight to purchase machinery and thus become owners and practical brick-makers—the sale of which shall be applied to support the institute's work. For price of tuition, apply to the principal at the institute—Prof. T. J. Johnson. If the colored people want success in this enterprise, let them do their part in helping on the work by patronizing the school. The white people will do the rest. For further information and applications for positions in the institute, apply to the president. DR. J. H. MAGEE. 616 S. Spring St., Springfield, Ill. II The above is the likeness of Lieutenant Richard Ross, who was born in Alton, Illinois and came to Springfield 20 years ago and worked as yardman. Mr Ross has gradually been promoted in the profession of culinary and is now head chef at the Leland Hotel, one of the most lucrative and responsible positions of its kind in the state, as well as a place of honor and trust. Mr. Harry Ross, brother of Lieut. Ross, is 1st. asst. chef. There are 7 other assts.—4 white This is quite a rare thing and be speaks to the credit of the proprietor and Mr. Ross His recipes are considered the finest furnishable in this city. Hints along this special art will appear semi-occasionally in The Forum for beufit of our femenire readers. A. B. The above is the likeness of Prof. T. J. Johnson, principal of Ambidexter Institute, who has made a good record and who will make many improvements this scholastic year. He has an accomplished wife and a promising young baby. Prof. Johnson is popular in all the best circles and is chaplain of Chas. Young Lodge No. 103, I. B. P. O. E. Money Saved by going to A.C.James' Drug Store Money Saved by going to A.C.James' Drug Store East Side Square We have a Fine Line of Holiday Perfumes and Candies..... Also the Latest Styles in Pocketbooks Our Drug Stock is Purety Itself. Prescriptions Carefully and Accurately Compounded GIVE US A CALL. McCourtney Dry Goods Co. 524-526 South Sied Square Springfield's only Strictly Cash Dry Goods House. Big Stock and Lowest Prices. A visit by you will be appreciated. McCOURTNEY DAY GOODS CO. Our Two Leaders The "Mogul $3.50 The "lone" $2.50 World Beaters, All Style Shoes That Wea SATISFY Look in our windows Hesser the "Mogul" Sh $3.50 the "lone" Sho $2.50 Beaters, All Styles, All oes That Wear, Fit SATISFY. in our windows for the esser & C The "Mogul" Shoe $3.50 The "lone" Shoe $2.50 World Beaters, All Styles, All Leathers Shoes That WEAR, FIT and SATISFY. I look in our windows for the latest North Side Square. MAY A. FAITH, BOOK STORE School Books for all Schools. All kinds of Holiday Goods, Toys and Notions at the very lowest prices. 212 South 7th St. --- I.B.P.O.E. First annual ball, at Masonic hall January Ist. 1907. THE FORUM MaGee Heads Ambidexter Elected to Succeed the Rev. G. H. McDaniel. Has Had a Long Career as an Educator and a Minister—Eschews Salary Until Institution is Prospering. On Nov. 11, at a special meeting of the general board of directors of the Ambidexter institution, located on the southeast corner of Twelfth and Cass streets, the Rev. G. H. McDaniel tendered his resignation, severing all connection with said institute, stating that he wished to enter the lecture field. The Rev. McDaniel's resignation was accepted and since that time the board had been searching very carefully for the best man to place at the head of this institution. Last Thursday night the board unanimously tendered this position to the Rev. Dr. J. H. McGee, who in a few well chosen words accepted the presidency of Ambidexter institute subject to the express con C THE REV. DR. J. H. MAGEE, New President of Ambidexter Institute. dition that the work required of him should it in no way conflict with or interfere with his present work and duties. ESCHEWS SALARY AT PRESENT. Dr. MaGee will at once reorganize the institute, working evenings and odd hours. He will lay out a course of study for the school and give lectures to students and teachers at least one evening each week. Dr. MaGee further stipulated that he would not expect nor receive any salary or compensation for his services until such a time as the said institute was by and with the support and help of the men and women of his race and its friends among the white race, placed it in growing and prosperous condition. LONG CAREER AS EDUCATOR He returned to America and engaged in teaching first as principal of the Baptist college in Nashville, Tenn., (now Roger Williams' university); next as principals of one of the public schools of Alton, Ill., then after a five years' pastorate at the Union Baptist church of Cincinnati, he settled at Metropolis as principal of the public schools of that city, in which capacity he served for ten consecutive years. He has been for some time employed in the state printer expert's office. He was elected a member of the republican state central committee in 1884. The board of directors of the Ambidexter institute feel highly gratified in that they have been able to secure the services of Dr. MaGee and with the hearty co-operation of the people of his race and the citizens of Springfield, they have every reason to believe that the Ambidexter institute may broaden and enlarge its sphere of influence and become what it ought to be and what it may be—the leading school of its kind in this part of the country.—Register. [Dr. MaGee is intimately identified with every move which has a lofty inclination, being the organizer of a colored historical society in this city and a man who ever looks to the race's advancement and the general dissemination of knowledge among all people.—Ed.] Xmas Suggestions Suits and Overcoats, Hats and Furnishings, Mufflers, Traveling Bags, and Umbrellas, in fact everything to wear for men and boys at 519 North Side Square. O'Connell & Kunz It pays to buy our kind VISIT Simmons' Book Store FOR HOLIDAY GOODS --- Holiday Suggestions.... Tiës. Mufflers scarf Pins Cuff Buttons Ladies' and Gents' Umbrellas Tiəs. Mufflers Gloves scarf Pins Plain and Fancy Cuff Buttons Suspenders Ladies' and Gents' Handkerchiefs Umbrellas Garters, Etc. We also have a fine line of Men's Hats, Caps, Shirts, Underwear, Hose, Etc. John L. Grant 512 East Monroe St. Where You Get Your Money's Worth The Big Xmas Enterainment. Terrell & Hickman Co. At Masonic Hall, Christmas night, Dec. 25th 1906. Introducing "The boys and girls of the 20th century, Or the boys and girls of today." An up-to-date musical comedy in 3 Acts. This entertainment will be best ever before given in this city by home talent. After Dec. 15, reserved seat tickets will be on sale at Eik I Cafe. See next week's Forum for cast. Gen'l. admission 25c. reserved seats 35c Music by Prof Nix's orchestra. Remember Casey book, Lulu Goins of Kentucky, is still on sale here. Notice Notice 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. 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. cor. 11t and 1,132. 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 Entertainment. Hickman Co. Hall, Christmas Se. 25th 1906. the boys and girls of the Or the boys and of today." Musical comedy in 3 Acts. be best ever before given in this Great tickets will be on sale at Eik I n for cast. Orchestra. 5c. reserved seats 35c. AMERICAN HAIR GROWER. THE WEEKLY PRESS A good reliable hair-grower. It is food for the hair roots, thereby causing it to grow and present a lustrous, healthy appearance. If your hair is long enough, you cannot do without it, as a fine perfume dressing, at a very reasonable price. ROBERT CLARKSON's drug store, 213, south 6th st., A. S. MITCH-ELL'S drug store, 5th and Monroe sts., sell it—and recommend it. Price: 25 cents, springfield, Ill.. Taken veie A. E. 812 E Washington St 3y the bushel or large quantities Nice screened Coal. T. R. THOMPSON. 812 E Washington St 3y the bushel or large quantities Nice screened Coal. T. R. THOMPSON, C al Orders H. A. New Shoe Store. H. A. SIX'S New Shoe Store. 1024 E. Wash. redman THE MARK OF MERIT 279 A full line of Childr shoes. Women's Shoe Reed's Cushion Sole s and many others. Men's shoes from $ ty shoe, King Quality, 1024 E. W A full line of Children's Shoes and Overshoes. Women's Shoes from $1 up. The Dr Reed's Cushion Sole shoe, the Parten shoe and many others. Men's shoes from $1.50 up; the Uuiversity shoe, King Quality, Kriffendorf shoes, 1024 E. Washington Dr. S. A. WARE, PHYSICIAN and SURGEON. OFFICE: 6271 East Adamsstreet, HOURS: To a. m. to 12 m. 2 p. m. to 4 p. m. 7 p. m. to 9. Phones:---- Calls promptly made Calls promptly made. Roy Seeley M. Roy Seeley M. Attorney at Law. 5231/2 North Side Square Both Phones1503 ST ELMO AVGUSTA JEVANS $1.50 book DILLER' These books are handsomely bound and illustrated and suitable for gift purposes. Some of the specially good ones: The Rose of Old St. Louis. Mary Dillon. Dorothy South. Eggleston. Dri and I and Darrell of the Blessed Isle. Batcheller. Four Roads to Paradise, Maud Wilder Goodwis. * The Lion and the Mouse. The Spenders, Harry Leon Wilson. The Sea Wolf, Jack London. The Common Lot, Robert Herrick Cape Cod Folks, Sallie Pratt McLean. Watchers of the Trail, G. D. Diller's Book St Married or Single A. SIX'S Store. 1024 E. Wash. e of Children's Shoes and Overmen's Shoes from $1 up. The Drion Sole shoe, the Parten shoe others. oes from $1.50 up; the Uuiversi g Quality, Kriffendorf shoes, E. Washington $1.50 Copyright books, this week 49c DILLER'S BARGAIN BOOK STORE, 117 W. SIDE Square Book Store 117 West Side Square We carry a full line of high class Gents' Furnishing goods. A fine line Millinery department. Call and see our goods. Best attention to all. 60 YEARS' EXPERIENCE PATENTS TRADE MARKS DESIGNS COPYRIGHTS &C. Anyone sending a sketch and description may quickly ascertain our opinion free whether an invention is probably patentable. Communication strictly confidential HANDBOOK on Patents is free. Oldest agency for securing patents. Patents taken through Munn & Co. receive special notice without charge, in the A handsomely illustrated weekly. Largest circulation of any scientific journal. Terms, $3 a year; four months, $1. Sold by all newsdealers. MII Co. way York A Sensational Offer Roberts. Old Gordon Graham, continuance of letters of Self-Made merchant, Lorimer. Abroad With the Jimmies, Lillian Bell. At Home With the Jardens Lillian Bell. The Tones of Eding, Rose Cecil O'Neil. On the Face of The Waters, Flora Ann Steel. Home Life in Colonial Days, Earle St. Elmo and Infelice, Augusta Evans 117 West Side Square THE BOSTON STORE More Variety of Suitable Gifts for Christmas than you will find in a dozen stores. Brief Suggestions that may assist you in the short time remaining to buy Holiday Gifts. . . . Choosing is made easy with such a variety to select from as you will find here. Presents for Men. Neckwear, Mufflers, Shirts, Gold and Plated Cuff Buttons, Scarf Pins, Smoking Pipes, Fancy Suspenders, Umbrellas, Watch Fobs, Cigar Clips Suit Cases, Handkerchiefs, Fancy Hosiery and hundreds of other appropriate presents for Men. The Boston Store Why the Negro Should Have His Own School. The subject is a very grave one to the aspiring Negro of today. It is one full of importance and should be given thoughtful consideration by all. The operation of schools by the Negro race has several advantages which it were well worth while they should profit by. One of the greatest advantages of Negro schools is the development of Negro manhood and Negro womanhood. By associating one with the other, the higher and nobler qualities are brought out and molded into character. The Negro has been under the white man so long that he is naturally timid and retiring when in his presence but when in the presence of colored teachers he passes his opinion freely and without reserve. Negro schools open wider fields of labor for our boys and girls and fit them up for positions which they would otherwise have to relinquish. Many of our young people anticipating the situation and knowing that their services would not be wanted by the white people along certain lines have stopped before they had finised their education and by so doing checked those noble aspirations which God had intended should blossom into noble characters. Negroes have pecularities which only members of their own race can understand, therefore it seems necessary that they should be taught in their own schools. This develops the higher faculties of their minds. In mixed schools they are looked upon as an inferior people and who have no right to be there but are simply tolerated because the law permits them to go. They are some times treated with indifference their teachers and also THE FORUM BOSTON ety of Suitable you will find Suggestions that time remaining to Presents for Fur Scarfs and Muffs, Handt Silver Manicure Pieces, Jewel Box Pocket Books, Shopping Bags, G Fancy Hosiery, Neckwear, and A and Silk Waists, Coats and Suits, and HavilandChina, Gold andSilve made easy with s as you will Macpherson STORE suitable C find in a that may ing to buy H ts for W uffs, Handkerchiefs, s, Jewel Boxes, Brooch ing Bags, Gloves and wear, and Auto Scarfs s and Suits, Fancy St old and Silver Novelties with such a you will find h rson & E Presents for Women. Fur Scarfs and Muffs, Handkerchiefs, Umbrellas, Sterling Silver Manicure Pieces, Jewel Boxes, Brooches, Fancy Hat Pins, Pocket Books, Shopping Bags, Gloves and Handkerchief Boxes, Fancy Hosiery, Neckwear, and Auto Scarfs, Perfumery, Lace and Silk Waists, Coats and Suits, Fancy Statuary. Cut Glass, and Haviland China. Gold and Silver Novelties of every description. I have known instances in school when if a colored child would raise his hand the teacher in an insulting tone would tell him to "put his black hand down." This is a nice example for a teacher to sit for his pupils. The teacher does not interest himself in the well fare of the colored child and if he gets much that is worth knowing it is by his own persistency and perseverance. He is kept in ignorance of the names and acts of the noble men and women of his own race, told to imitate the lives of Washington, Lincoln and such men of the opposite race. In the colored schools the Negro has all those advantages of which he is deprived in the mixed school. They have teachers of their own race who are interested in their welfare and who give them the best that can be had. They are taught to love and revere their own noble ancestors and to follow in their footsteps, but in addition they are also taught to honor and respect the noble people of the other race. I do not mean to draw the color line. It is a grevious blunder if you have thought that such was my intention for nothing is farther from my mind. The Germans have their schools and yet no one sets up the cry that they are drawing the color line. The Catholic has his distinctive schools and yet no one argues he is drawing the color line. In fact, every other nationality have their distinctive schools, churches and secret societies. And for the same reason that we have Negro churches, Negro lodges, Negro business establishments, do we support and argue for distinctive Negro schools. IDA TIMBERLICK, 902 S. 12th St. --- by their classmates. Buy your Xmas Presents J. House Coats, $5.00 to $10.00 Bath Robes, $3.50 to $6.00 Umbrellas, .50 to 5.00 Mufflers, .25 to 3.50 Handkerchiefs .10 to 1.00 Shirts, .50 to 2.00 Hosiery, 10c to $1.00 Extra Special, our Fourinhand Ties, 50c. Anything and Everything can be found here B. A. LANGE, 123 West Side Square Presents for Children. Toys of all kinds in the basement, mechanical and otherwise from 5c to $25.00. Dolls, on the main floor, 5c to $10.00. Books always acceptable and useful gifts, on the 2nd floor. Children's Caps, Coats, Dresses and all kinds of servicable clothing in the Children's department on the 2nd floor. select from The Boston Store --- THE FORUM in the Lead CHARTER OAK STOVES RANGES and ranges have stood There is no range on the them 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 at range has always sold 57 Years in th THE GREAT CHARTER AND RANG Charter Oak stoves and the test for 57 years. There market that equals them in ice. The Charter Oak range dorsement of the special a States government expert St. Louis. The Charter Oak have taken the premium a exhibited. This great rang 57 Years in the Lead THE GREAT CHARTER OAK STOVES AND RANGES Charter Oak stoves and ranges have stood the test for 57 years. Therə is no range on the market that equals them in durability or service. The Charter Oak range received the endorsement of the special agent of the United States government expert cook at World's fair, St. Louis. The Charter Oak stoves and ranges have taken the premium at every fair where exhibited. This great range has always sold for spot cash, for the first time in 57 yeas it is placed within reach of the masses who are not able to pay cash for a first class article. Your old stove taken in exchange. $1.00 per wk. buys the greatest range of modern times. A stove with a record of over a half century. NEW PHONE, 2039. t stove that money can buy, can now range or heater at $1.00 per week and Persons wishing to buy the best stove to get a Charter Oak cook stove, range or have the use of the range while paying Persons wishing to buy the best stove that money can buy, can now get a Charter Oak cook stove, range or heater at $1.00 per week and have the use of the range while paying for same. Call on or phone $1.00 Per Week CHARTER OAK RANGES NEW GLORY CHARTER OAK TOYER RANGES F.P. WILLEY 576 $1.00 Per Week