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THE FORUM VOL. 4, NO. 1. High School uates. February Class of 29 Maxes Good Record-4 Colored persons. Last Thursday night at First M. E. church the third annual Feb. class of the high school, received their diplomas, certifying that they have completed the course of that institution. Miss Snowden, as salutatorian, welcomed all in a manner praiseworthy, she is the lady who has a 4 year average of .92 per cent. and Richardson Helmle, the valedictorian, has 92.46 only .46 of a point ahead The oration, "Some elements of Success" by Alfred Greening, was a master peice, and very profound. Miss Ellen Tucker on "Originality, was lofty, as was Miss Noie King on "Fashion.' Will Ryan on "Child Laboa, deserves special commendation as does the clarinet rendition, "Cavalier" by LaRue Bolinger, with piano accompaniment. In presenting the diplomas Dr. Scott, President of the Board of Education, congratulated the class and especially those who had made the high mark of 90 and over. Dr. Scott paid a still more emphasized tribute to Miss Snowden, whom he declared had proven that with equal opportunity and a worse environment there is no ethnic or race inferiority. Woman's Club Notes Woman's Club Notes On Monday the Club has arranged to have Mrs. Lucy Thurman, the National President of the A. of C. W. Clubs, lecture for them on Feb. 5. at some one of the white churches owing to the revivals being held at present in our colored churches. We are expecting the ladies of our city to attend the informal reception which will be held at the L. C. Home, Wednesday afternoon, Feb. 5, from 3 to 5 p. m. in honor of Mrs. Thurman and our mid winter graduates. Misses Hazel Bates and Josephine Snowden and Messrs. Frank Bates and Harry Donaldson. The Juvenile Section met Saturday, Jan 26. at the Home. There were 14 in attendance. The section decided to have an oratorical and musical contest in March or April. The names of the contestants will appear in a later issue of the club notes. They decided to have four to recite and four to render an instrumental solo. Four prizes will be given to the contestants. The girls are now preparing to piece a quilt for the Home. There next meeting will be held Saturday, Feb. 9, at the Home. "Be ye doers and not sayers only." The members of the L. C. Home Board, will please remember the regular business meeting on Feb. 5, at 3:30 p.m. Be on time. Do not fail to hear the lecture by Mrs. Lucy Thurman, national president. The Philanthropic Section met at the home Monday, January 28, in a sheet and pillow case shower to which every one donated liberally. The total amount of cash and donations was five dollars and thirty cents. The business meeting of the club will be held at the residence of the president, Mrs. C. H. Morgan, 820 S. Spring street, Monday afternoon, Feb. 4. All the members are requested to be present as business of importance must be transacted. Whose works will ever tage to America Laurence Du works will ever remain a re to American Literatu Whose works will ever remain a rich heritage to American Literature. Died February 9,1906. The Culture Club will render a St John Church tome Club will render a memorial in John Church tomorrow at 4:00 o'c The Culture Club will render a memorial in honor of him at St John Church tomorrow at 4:00 o'clock. The Culture Club. The services last Sunday consisted of an address by Mr. Chas. Nelson, orator, philosopher and historian, and a solo by Miss Tomlin. The address was very profound, the subject being "The undeniable existence of a God or the hereafter." Mr. Nelson handed his subject creditably. Quincy News Letter. The revival which is being carried on at the 8th and Elm Street Baptist church, is quite a success. Several precious souls are r remain a rich heri- an Literature. memorial in honor of him atorrow at 4:00 o'clock. awaiting baptism and a large number have come forward for prayer. The Culture Club had a crowded house Sunday and the program was well rendered. Mr. Chas. Mills, one of the city's best musicians, played two beautiful selections. Miss Della Bailey of Salisbury, Mo., is the guest of Mrs. Fannie Munday. Mesdames Dora Robinson and E. Wilhoit are still on the sick list. We are glad to see S. Humphrey out again after a few months stay in with a sprained ankle. The funeral of M. Hamans was held at the 8th Street Baptist church at 2:30. A heartfelt sympathy is extended to the family. Miss Cora J. Ball is able to be at her post teaching after suffering a week with her tonsils: News From Petersburg Misses Anna and Ida Vaughn were the guests of their sister, Mrs. Sylvester Penick of Tallula last Sunday. Miss Marie Gaines has returned from her visit to Muskogee, Indian Territory. Alfred Vaughn has returned to his work at Lanesville. John Miller of Tallula, visited relatives and friends here last Sunday. Conley Motley of Fowler, Ind. is visiting his family and relatives here this week. Miss Clara Brown has returned from her trip to Peoria, and she reports that her aunt, Mrs. William Craig is much improved in health. Alex Wade of Springfield, visited his little son, Jones, last week Mrs. Annie Hughes, who has been quite ill, is now much better. Mrs. Bettie Adams who is on the sick list this week, is reported much better. The Sunlight Social The Sunlight Social Club was entertertained at Elk's Cafe by Mrs. A. V. Smith. The members enjoyed them. selves at a dinner social. The way to make coffee was discussed, several good recipes being given. The proper way to make good salads was also discus sed. The Club anticipates taking up needle work under the supervision of Mrs. Julia Cabblell. Don't borrow the Forum. • THE FORUM weekly magazine paper devoted 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 Malu 998 B. L. Rogers, Editor and Manager. Will H. arbour, Associate Editor and Secretary. Thompson Bros., Branch Office. Gamma The Printer 1051 Se. 6th SL. EDITORIAL Saturday February 2. 1907. Ben Tillman's new title, given by the President, it is said "the burnt cork artist of the Senate " The description would have been more titing had he been called the low comedian and villain of the Brownsville melodrama. Where, oh, where, was Secretary Taft when Chairman Shouts, of the Canal Commission, resign, ed his position to accept another with a private corporation that paid more money? Shades of Wallace avaunt! From The Nashville, Tennessee Globe. Men who give their lives for the sake of right principles have their judgment in this world, and their names go down in the dust like a glorious banner trodden in the mire, dut they will rise again all glorious in the sight of nations. The man indefence of right whether he is proscribed, banished, burned, starved, buried alive, smothered, drowned or assassinated, has the fullest assurance that a spirit of sels-sacrificing shall enter into a new and higher life.—National Baptist Union. The withdrawal of Rear Admiral Davis, with his vessels from Kingston, Jamaica, where he had gone on behalf of the United States to assist the suffering people of that island and the correspondence that passed between him and Gov. Swetenham, judged from the unofficial accounts sent out, has the appearance of the capers of Alphonso and Gaston. It appears to be a case where the officials had an exaggerated idea of their own importance President Roosevelt has shown excellent judgment in minimizing incident which though galling to our pride, had its inception in the readiness of our officer to set aside precedent and international law.—Nashville Tenn. Globe Let Brains and Reasons Have the Front Seats. It looks like the Nashville, Tenn., Globe is bound to be the ablest journal published south of Mason and Dixon's line. This is another verification of the fact that it does not take great big patent sheets with about 1000 THE FORUM ems of original matter to make a hit. It used to be the big, portly, high-hat, prominent mouthed Negro preanher who could yell the loudest that was considered a mighty fine preacher, but that age among even our people has passed. All Negro preachers had to do at one time, not many years ago, and some places yet, was to open "de bible" and turn to I John or John "de Reverlater," and take his text. Then leave his text, sine die, and commence braying like an ass, talking of de land of milk and honey where there will be no laboring nor sin, etc. Then off shouted the sisters; and. Bro. Isaac would execute a few monkey antics, contort his face into various shapes, and ejaculate, "go on down de line, kaze I know'd you am dar wid de goods." But in this age we want reason philosophy and sound doctrine, based on historical and scientific facts. The same is true of papers—people want some brain manifested. We are sorry to assert that in our dear old Springfield, we are not immunes from this old idiotic age in some of our pulpits. There should be an educated trustee board also. Relegate old Mr. Ignoramus to the rear and he will like his place. The crowd of men who lay around in perfect serenity from one campaign to another, commonly, familiarly and applicably known as "moochers," are now seen on every occasion, and are ready for the question, Mr. Speaker. The program to be rendered tomorrow at the Culture Club, is to be a memorial on Dunbar and a good program is assured. The public is most cordially invited. Rev. DeRosset conducted the services last Sunday at Masonic hall for the Episcopal meeting. He is an able divine and worthy to be heard. Services will be held tomorrow at 3 o'clock sharp. The Chicago Conservator makes a "muss" trying to belittle Washington and then trying to retreat imperceptibly. The Bee seems to have struck the pes simistic Windy city Journal below the belt. and our dear old French and Wilkins have not rallied. Every Negro in Springfield is a politician, and nine-tenths of them cannot define a democratic form of government. The saloon which has not opened at 14 and Mason streets ought to remain closed and others in a close proximity of churches should be closed. If this little rule were prescribed for the religious fraternity in those modern times, in these days of leisure and laziness we are of the opinion that a great many of our pronounced Christian friends would be required to stand a long time before they got any dinner. At all events, it helps a man to do good, and his greatest assurance is that he will grow in grace and in the knowlekge of the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. -National Baptist Union. A Grand Valentine Ball. GIVEN BY THE Mendell Club. Thursday Eve. Feb. 14 1907. At Masonic hall. Adms. 25cts Music. Prof. Nix's Orchestra. Come out and have a good time, as the committee will spare no paines to make this entertainment a success. Committee: E. E. Perkins, Jas. C. Adams, Louis Baker. 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. 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There is nothing that so completely destroys the spiritual atmosphere of our churches, demoralizes our religious worship annuls the force of a gospel sermon, quenches the fires on the fires on the altar of Israei, as our method of taking collection. To chaiacterize this method as an abomination may be hard' but this characterization, nevertheless, is borne out in many instances. In the first place the collections are long drawn, consuming by far too much time, all the way from fffteen minutes to one hour, and if there was no other objection the length of time consumed anb the necessary depression of the service thereby makes this method of taking collection very very odjectionable. But abbeb to this are the loud calls of the stew. arbs' the interjection of ridiculous stories statements. For instance we heard a steward say, 'Give me sixty-five cents and I will be as happy as a dog with two tails.' Something must be done to reform this, the most objectionable feature of our religious services We have waited long enough to begin. Begin now A note from the Rev. Dr. W H. Logan, pastor of Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church, Houston, Texas, states that the pastor's salary has been increased from $1,200 to $1500. In the face of this increase the Board of Stewards of this church had the courage to introduce, recently, the basket and envelope system, and at the very first service that this system was used there was a decided increase in the collection. All honor to these stewards of Triuity! What man has done man can do. What Trinity Church has done other churches can do. What Trinity Church has done other churches may do. If we do not institute the basket system then for God's sake, for the sake of our young people, and for the sake of effective preaching let us decrease the time consumed in taking these collections and let us dignify the manner.—From the Southwestern Christian Advocate, New Orleans, La., We clip this because it is our idea verbatim, literatim, and is so true'way up North here—yet it is abominable—we hear them say, 'give me 15 more cents to make this even,' and I will let you go. If we call ourselves enlightened, surely, we ought to quit this foolishness. Inter Urban Ball at Elkhart, ill. The second event of the season is to be a ball given at Elkhart Thursday Feb. 7th, at which Nix's orchestra will furnish music. A goodly number from here are going. InterUrban special leaves here at 6:30. Admission fee at door, 25 cents. 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Pee ee ae i oe oe oe — 4 ee = oe oe : Ee es — 2 oe tsi‘ oe ge ee Chas Deneen Governor of Illinois Who is a little too Czaratic Springfield is in the throes of another municipal campaign and just how it will end, it must be left with Anna Eva Fay to tell. Bad! Awful. Suppose we young people just resolve to be some body or die. Last Sunday at Zion Baptist church, and we call attention to this because every bad act of one hurts the whole, a crowd of young people were noisy, at times obstreperous, and they did not realize how ugly it looked—remember, young people, we are to be the light of the world. Let us remember we are civilized—surrounded by schools and colleges, going to school side by side with millionaires of the Caucasian race, whose civilization dates back for centuries. We are in Illinois and it is up to each one to be a lady and a gentleman. The same castigation should apply to many young people who attend the Culture Club. What did they go to school for? Did their parents teach them so poorly or are they transgressing their law and riding over their teachings? So much for that. Another bad act was seen, very bad indeed, in the house of God, after the sermons are preached, one of the deacons, observed noisy people, became angry, and declared to them, if you don't stop, that talking, I'll call the police. The minister erred by saying "thank you." These all erred. In the first place, the young men and women should have common sense and decency not to talk audibly during services, and should any one be so mean as to talk, it is the duty of the deacon to walk quietly back and ask them to please desist and act like people. Another brother declared that if some of them did not do better he would put them out. All such is bad. It is not intelligent on either part and we offer this castigation for the good of our people. Another thing, let us not have such long services, ventilate the houses, not make so much noise about the finances. This is our law and our gospel. Commencement Program Out. Richardson Helmle Valedictorian of High School. Richardson He'mle, son of George H. Helmle, has been named as valedictorian of the February, 1907 graduation class of the Springfield high school. This was settled beyond a doubt yesterday by the members of the high school faculty. It followed a hot fight for the first honors in which Miss Josephine Snowden, a colored member of the class, came very pear, defeating Mr. Helmle at the finish for the first honors of the class of twenty-nine pupils. For some time there was considerable rivalry among the various members of the class for the first honors. Two colored girls were mentioned in a semi-official source some time ago as being the winners of both first and second honors. When the final counting of the grades for the four year course was made it was discovered that Richardson Helmle, by a wonderful increase of his grades during the past two months, had forged to the front. The average of the grades for the four years in the high school showed Helmle to have an average of 92.46, while Miss Snowden, the colored girl, had an average of an even 92 per cent. It was a remarkable fight, and one, which was being watched with the greatest of interest by the members of the class, the high school faculty, the board of education, and in fact everybody posted on high school education. In the class there were nine members who had an average of 90 per cent or over for the four years. Two of the colored girls of the school were in that number There was considerable friction between the members of the class on account of the honors received by the colored members. Many of the boys refused to have their photographs in the class picture to be presented to the school, and it it is rumored that some of the regular senior class affairs will be missing this year. This fact is greatly deplored by the members of the faculty, who have been asked in regard to the showing made by the colored girls.—Illinois State Register, Jan. 29. [It was ever thus, but these girls have demonstrated the fact that their brain is just as susceptible when it comes to mastering the intricacies as laid down in the high school course of study as Richardson Helmle or any one else, regardless as to whether the members of the class have their photos taken with them or not. We have our doubts along certain lines, anyhow.] Religious institutions should require that their constituents imitate Jesus Christ, their master, in going about doing good. Some Christian people complain that at times they do not know how to pass the time. If there are Christians, of leisure who read this paper, we prescribe herewith something new for them: "Try always to do a little good." 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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 MOTTO: "It is no benefit to have given me something, but it is a benefit to have enabled me to obtain something for myself."—Emerson. "Lula Goins of Kentucky' A very romantic story by Walter Casey concerning the early courtship of himself and wife Important data on divorce law Hints to boys and gils; wives and husbands. other good suggestions. The language is good and book contains nothing that would inflame or prejudice the reader. HARTMAN BROS. NEWSPAPER LAW. 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. BAUMAR Baumann Bros. Prescription Druggists Deutsche Apotheke Cor. 7th and Washington Sts. Tel. Main 654 115 West Side Square Tel. Main 653 REISCH BREWERY CO. City Brewery Their Bottle Beer is Fine Bock's Special Can't be Beat Try it! AN BROS. Break up that Cold WITH FELTHAM'S LAXATIVE QUININE TABLETS 25c. per box, sold only at Feltham's Drug Stores The St. Nicholas Pantatorium. Springfield, - Illinois. Cleaning, Dyeing, Repairing and Pressing. Special attention Given Ladies' Garments All work guaranteed. Goods Called for and Delivered. Monthly terms given, Reasonable Prices. GIVE ME A. Call. Bell Phone 2990. L. E. ARBUCKLE, Proprietor. Society and Local Miss Lizzie Jackson of Jacksonville, was a visitor in the city last week. Detective Oakley has returned from Michigan City. 1nd., where he went to get Greves. who two years ago stole fifty dollars from the residence of Judge Humphrey by whom he was employed. We are pleased to learn that H. McCain of 400 N. 4th street, is rapidly improving, his burns are fast healing under the skillful treatment of Dr Dixon, the family physician of Gen. Cuiver. Dr. S. A. Ware is able to be up and about his business again. Mrs. F. E. Cook is authorized to receive money or subscriptions for the Forum at Quincy. Miss Frankie Smoot left this week for Decatur. Mrs. Bessie Isam left this week for Chicago where she will reside. Fred Hopkins has returned to Peoria. R. S. Donaldson is, we are glad to note. improving from an illness. Mr. J. E. Moore and wife left this week for Mariana, Ark., where they will reside the rest of the winter. They will represent The Forum while in the south. The article by Mr. S White, on the masonic hall, was so long we could not get same in this issue. It will appear next issue. that Cold WITH HAM'S QUININE LETS sold only at Drug Stores Pantatorium. erson Street. Illinois. airing and Pressing. Garments foods Called for and Delivered. Reasonable Prices. Bell Phone 2990. BUCKLE, Proprietor. Parties who desire to take issue with editorials appearing in the Forum. will be brief, and confine your reply to 10 lines, or send in 5c for every line over 10 lines. Editor Mortuary. The funeral of Richard Levell was held Monday afternoon at 1.30 o'clock at the house and 2 o'clock from the New Hope Baptist church, the Rev. Fulton officiating. The remains were laid to rest in Oak Ridge cemetery. The funeral of Annie Martin was held Monday afternoon at the residence, 1115 E. Miller St. The Rev. Daugherty officiated. The interment was made in Oak Ridge cemetery. To The People of Springfield. There will be services at the Evang. Lutheran H. T. church, 15th St. between Washington & Jefferson Sts. Eeb. srd. Sunday School at 2 P. M. Divine services at 8 P. M. MID:WINTER SERVICES. Every Wed. at 8 P. M. there will be catechetical instructions in the chief parts of the Christian doctrine. The pastor will be pleased to have you attend all of the aforesaid servioas. You are cordially invited to be present. Remember these services will be held every week. THE FORUM Gold S NE t tores rium. Illinois. g. and Delivered. e Prices. Phone 2990. obrietor. uary. --- 814 East Washington Street. A First-class Lunch Room. (The 5 and 10 cent place.) Short orders · Good service. The best coffee in town. “ “ soup | “ The best stews in town. Home made pies. Best order. The only colored chilli house in the city. All invited All welcome 814 East Washington Street. A. D. JOHNSON, H. TUCKER. Proprietors. Rucker & Thompson, Props. Interstate Telephone 779 Regular Meals and Short Orders Chilli Parlor & Lunch Room. A first-class place in every respect. Best service. Best attention given to all customers. Everything neat and clean. TUCKER'S PLACE. Board and Lodging House, First class accommodations Regular meals at regular meal hours. 206 North 14 St. 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 New Telepnone, 1478. H. TUCKER, Proprietor.