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Historical Society State House THE FORUM J. Edward Thompson An Aggressive Negro Business Man. the largest and neatest Negro cafe in the city, where he also in season operates an elegant soda fountain. Mr. Thompson gives employment to five persons and during the painting and paper hanging season has had as many as ten on his pay roll. Mr. Thompson is much opposed to publicity and he was very reluctant to allow our representative to use his cut. Mr. Thompson has an elegant home with modern improvements, eighty feet front at 1125 S. 12th street. His property is worth $2,000. He married Miss Laura Bradfrod, fifteen years ago and using his language, he says, if he has accomplished anything in the way of saving the economic end has been looked after by his energetic wife. He is secretary of the Negro Business Men's League, and was clerk of the Union Baptist church 7 years, secretary Ambidexter Institute 4 years and at present one of the Negro members of the Ambidexter board, all the other members are prominent white gentlemen. We will add also that Mr. Thompson is the oldest member on the board. He is financial agent of National Order of Forresters, the largest Negro fraternal society in the city. He is ambitious, energetic and intelligent. We want more such young men. Why not make him supervisor this spring. He would make an ideal representative of the VOL. 4, NO. 2. Takes Issue with Attorney Gibbs Young Graduate Says Assertions Are Erroneous and Absurd. Mr. Editor: Be so kind as to permit me to right a wrong and eradicate a very false impression through the columns of your esteemed paper. Sunday afternoon, in the midst of a discussion in the Culture Club, where flopping of arms and loud voices constituted the program, Mr. Gibbs, one of the main orators took it upon himself to speak of the treatment of the '07, graduates, and Miss Josie Srowden in particular. His ephemeral remarks have induced a credulous public to believe that Prof. E. H. Harriman of the High School, faculty was instrumental in diverting the highest honors from its course. Now, as a matter of fact, Mr. Gibbs, though he may have meant well, is wholly ignorant of what he stated and his remarks were ridiculous in the extreme to those in a position to know. Would remind him, "that where ignorance is bliss, 'tis folly to be wise." Prof. E. H Harrim, a gentleman and a scholar too, has by his natural kindness and sympathy, aided every one of the Negroes committed to his care. He pushed them forward in their studies; he planned and schemed for their advancement. He did the fair square thing by us all. Then to think now, that one, would so unjustly condemn a man like this one. We all advise Mr. Gibbs to stop, pause and consider, the next time before he indulges in one of his customary harangues, to know whereof he speaks. The graduates of the '07 class are very grateful to all, who have espoused their cause in the wrongs uplifted on them, but please do not run down those members of the S H. S. faculty who were our best friends, because a friend in need was a friend indeed.—H. A. Donaldson. Woman's Club Notes On Tuesday evening at the Jewish synagogue on N. 5th street, there spoke one of the most noted colored women, Mrs. Lucy Thurman, national president of the colored women's club. This lecture was the finest heard in this city for some time. The race should have more women like Mrs. Lucy Thurman. Wednesday afternoon between 3 and 5 o'clock, a reception was tendered Mrs. Thurman and the four mid winter graduates to the Old Folks' home. The home was beautifully decorated with the "Be ye doers and not sayers only." J. H. H. club colors, white and yellow. During the afternoon over fifty guests called and were served by the chairman of the Social section, Mrs. Delia Johnson. Misses Hazel Bates, Justine and Armelia McKinney furnished music during the afternoon which was appreciated by all. Mesdames Young, Hunter, Johnson and McKinney received during the afternoon. Misses Eda Smith and Clara Blackwell assisted Mrs. Johnson in serving as did Mrs. Lizzie Taylor. The business meeting of this club was held at the residence of Mrs. C. H. Morgan, the president. Reports were given from each section and all showed that very excellent work had been accomplished. The Social Section will meet Monday, February 11, with the chairman, Mrs. Delia Johnson at her residence, 402 W. Williams street. All are requested to be present.—Clara Blackwell. A Surprise Tribute. Last Thursday eveng quite a crowd surprised Rev and Mrs, C H Jones at their residence, 126 N 14th steert. They received many valuable presents THE subject of this sketch, J. Edward Thompson, was born in LaGrange, Lewis County, Missouri, May 13, 1867. He came to this city about 24 years ago. He rail roaded for eight years and was also messenger for the Springfield Iron Company, for six years. Being the first of his family to come to Springfield, his first efforts were directed to obtaining an education and he succeeded in completing three years in the Springfield High School. In 1900, with nis brother, T. R. Thompson and Chas. Barton, they opened a grocery store at 806 E. Washington street, and by persistent effort Mr. J. Edward Thompson has continued in the business at 804 E. Washington street, having purchased the interest of his brother and Mr. Barton, he now conducts an up-to-date grocery store. He also is proprietor of the Elks' cafe at 728 E. Washington street. son operates an elegant soda during the painting and paper on is much opposed to publicity ats, eighty feet front at 1125 S. a Bradfrod, fifteen years ago the way of saving the econom- of the Negro Business Men's Ambidexter Institute 4 years hard, all the other members are men is the oldest member on the largest Negro fraternal society more such young men. e an ideal representative of the That Thaw Trial. Harry Thaw's trial is focusing the attention of both hemispheres Jerome has shown great ability as a lawyer, but met his equal in the person of the California Frenchman, Delmas Mrs. Thaw's tessimony before the jury has startled the world, and caused unanimous sympathy for Harry Kendall Thaw. Miss Velma Steele left last week for her home in Henderson, Kentucky. • 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. Somann The Printer 3051 Se. 6th St. EDITORIAL Saturday February 9' 1907. Don't expect the Forum to say a democrat is a villian when he isn't. Don't forget that a man can kill a man and not be a murderer. How sorry are the moochers O how sorry. Mr. Black should not have pulled off. The Register should at least be fairly fair. The Republicans are not trying to stir up any animosity within the democratic party. Griffiths gets the nomination without opposition--now let them not fail to get in line with the representative people, all cooperating for the par'y success. Frank T. Reid as city clerk collected $10,000 more for license during his term of office than any of his predecessors. Remember that when you go to the polls.—The Leader The Clansman. Did you know that the Clansman is again advertised to appear in this city. Monday. February 11th? This is one of the rottenest plays, calculated to stir up race friction, that has ever been dramatized. It ought to be suppressed by the good people by their not patronizing it. It is a disgrace to our civilization and Dr. Lane should prepare a bill prohibiting that demon act to be shown in Illinois. --- One hundred and forty babies were born in Springfield during the month of January 1907. If the same number were born every month of this year, there would be 1680,1907 kids. Who says Springfield is not up about her 'father's' business. In ten years at this same rate our population would increase 16,800, without any external assistance and counting on a one-third increase by virtue of the increase of population there would be 22,400 babies born in ten years hence. That's going some more. --- THE FORUM That Gridiron Club Feast. Last week at Washington at what is know as the Gridiron club, a high class place for high potentates and diplomats, there assembled the brain of this nation. Tullman was either absent or silent—he must have been absent. President Roosevelt was there, and that mighty old champion of justice was there—J. B Foraker. The blunt speeches were not supposed to be published—people were supposed to say idiosyncratic things to make their points. The President made his speech and for some cause referred to the senate discussion of the famous unrecorded in history, battle of Rownsville, making sharp inuendoes and insinuations, probably good naturedly and conversely, at J. B. Foraker, et al, and to make a point, not premeditatingly no doubt, said, according to newspaper report: "All coons look alike to me." This it is supposed, had reference to the senate, the corporations are anything else. Yet many Negroes will use this as a slur the president was slinging at the race—we don't, tho he may have meant it thusly. Foraker, that Charles Sumner of this age, retarted in a manner bespeaking the rare ability and courage or the man. Mr. Foraker said: "Not only 'all coons,' but all persons look alike to me: the president not excepted." "The oath of a United States Senator is as sacred as the oath of the President and as high a sense of duty may inspire a Senator as that inspiring the occupant of the White House." That Japanese War Cloud not Yet Visible. This rumor of our war with Japan about school children going to the same school is just plain 'hot air.' Of course we admit that most of these conflicts are precipitated from small things or great effects come from the smallest causes. The cackling of geese saved Rome. A man in a crap game will kill you for 5c, etc. Yet we hardly think there will be war—war is no play thing. The government at Tokio thinks such talk is unthinkable—Americans are so quick to amplify, but; if war is to come, let it come. We have no ill feeling toward Japan for wanting the golden rule applied. In case of war, shall the three companies of the 25th infantry be re-enlisted? We have been authoritatively informed that Lawyer I L. Purcell of Jacksonville, has secured a decision from the Supreme Court of the state relative to Negros being drawn for grand and petit jury service in all the counties in the state. Through Mr. Purcell's efforts, colored men are drawn for jury duty in Escambia, but the latest supreme decision covers the entire state. Lawyer Purcell has accomplished some good work in Florida in behalf of the race.—Florida Sentinel. It will be remembered that the U. S. Supreme Court has decided that Negroes must be on juries where members of that race are being tried, and we should not lose sight of the fact, north of the Mason & Dixon line also. 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. Telephone 998 ...CAPITAL LA GEO. BOLLMAN Quality of work a GEO. BOLLMAN, Proprietor. Quality of work and prompt delivery. 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The St. Paul church closed the 2d quarterly meeting of this conference year of the pastorate of Rev T. Price, with excellent services on January 27. The financial receipts are as follows: Steward Department..... $294 24 Trustee ..... 387 07 Sunday School..... 44 86 Perseverance Club..... 75 35 Sewing Circle..... 21 00 Deaconess..... 24 60 Stewardess..... 10 40 Anna M Shaffer Mite Society..... 6 38 Allen Endeavor League..... 4 05 Total.....$867 95 Interest paid to date, $288 and $200 paid on mortgage. Art Naylor, we are glad to see, is able to be up and about again. Two Years for $1.25. A complete history of two history-making years—1907 and 1906 The entire proceedings of all the important sessions of Congress to be held during those two years. The fight to a finish of the impending battle against the gigantic trusts and monopolies. Every detail of the next national camdaign, including all party conventions and the final result of the Presidential election of November, 1908. In short, ALL THE NEWS OF ALL THE EARTH. The Twice-A-Week Issue of The St. Louis Globe-Democrat Two big papers every week. Eight or more pages each Tuesday and Friday. The best Newspaper in the United States. Pre-eminent as a Journal for The HOME. Unrivaled as an exponent of the principles of the Rkpublican Party. Always bright, always clean, always newsy, always Reliable. Write for Free Sample copy or send one dollar for one year's subscription. Better still, remit $1.25 today to the Globe Printing Co. St. Louis, Mo., and secure the Great Semi. Weekly paper Two Years, under special "long time" campaign offer, which must be accepted within 30 days from date of this paper. Two Years for $1.25 L. R. Lawson for Alderman. Mr. L. R. Lawson, the candidate on the Republican ticket for Alderman of the first ward, is a brother of L. E. Lawson' and a man highly deserving, and who will be a credit to the ward. He lives in the extreme north end will see to it that many needed improvements are had—he is a progressive man and believes in progress, will stand by the first ward He has been endorsed by many of the best citizens of the ward, white and colored Mr. Editor-noticing an article in your paper of the 26th ult. in admonition of the management of the masonic hall, beg leave to correct you; the management has been done an injustice I fear We are laboring under many disadvantages, striving to get out of debt, after which we hope to make many improvements. Also, there are many renters quite far in the arears with us; still futhermore, our hall is the cheaper Therefore we ask that you be fair and bear with us, our yoke. S M WHITE St. Paul Sewing Circle Notes. The Ladies Sewing Circle met with Mrs Young on Madison st. this week; V P Singleton presiding, no usewing was done, the meeting was of praise and prayer, all who attended feel spiritually benefited. Many visitors being present, among whom were Rev Mrs Taylor, evangelist of Chicago, who made an encouraging talk. The Lincoln birth day entertainment has been postponed until after the revival, participants on that program please take note of same After a delicious luncheon was served, the circle adjourned to meet with Mrs N C Brown East Adams Street for $1.25. story-making years—1907 and 1906 important sessions of Congress to be flight to a finish of the impending and monopolies. Every detail of the Not Neglectful. Mayonaise Dressing. (3) whole egg yolks in a bowel (2) teaspoonsful of mustard, (1) of salt with a small egg whips, you stir till all is mixed well, then a little olive oil mix it well with the above then a tablespoonfull of vinegar which must be well stired, then add more oil and vinegar in succession. Be careful not to add too much vinegar which will make it too thin The juice of a lemon will be found good in this dressing which will be (1) quart—R. C. Ross, Leland Chef. News From Petersburg Thomas Cross and wife of Kansas City. are visiting their parents and friends for a few weeks. Rev. Webster of Springfield visited friends here Sunday. Mrs. Bettie McCurdy and Pearlie White departed Saturday for Peoria where they have accepted positions as waitresses in a boarding house. Miss Marie Gaines has returned to Jacksonville. Mrs. Edward Motley of Decatur, is visiting her parents. Conly Motley returned Saturday to his position at Fowler, Indiana. Wiley Brown has accepted a position atthe gas plant in Bloomington. Mrs. Langdon Davis was a Springfield visitor Sunday. Mrs Annie Evans who has been ill with lagrip is now much improved. The Culture Club rendered an excellent program last Sunday in memory of Dunbar, the club was the beneficiary by an address from Mrs Taylar and Mr Edwards, $2.20 was raised for L H Miss Clara Blackwell of 1206 E Madison Street, entertained last Thursday afternoon Misses Frances Mrs, of Champaign, Allene White and Adelaide Price in connection with the Sewing Circle, [Name] T. S. Walter Casey, Whose trial is set for next Tuesday Feb. 12th. Vote for J. B. Osby for assistant supervisor. The News Engraving Company Makes all kinds engravings. Big Day-light Place. The leading meat market in city--Fresh meats every day 628 East Washington Street. A. C. CONNER, Proprietor. [Portrait of a man in a suit with a tie and a mustache, looking slightly to the right. The background is a solid black oval.]] Mr. Frank T Reid for City Clerk Who announces himself a candidate for the nomination for City Clerk has filled that office with unblemished credit and is seeking further recognition on his merits and his services rendered. SEE HERE! THE FORUM Spri Rail Time Table of Springfield Consolidated Railway Co. Cars for North Fifth street will leave Fifth and Monroe every 7 1/2 minutes from 6:07 a. m., until 8:00 p. m.; every 10 minutes from 8:00 p. m. until 11:20 p. m.; owl cars will leave at 11:40 p. m., 12:07 and 12:30 a. m. Cars for South Fifth street will leave Fifth and Monroe every 7 1/2 minutes from 6:07 a. m. until 7:45 p. m.; every 10 minutes from 7:55 p. m. at 11:45 p. m. p. m. Cars for South $ leave day Fifth and from 6:00 cars leave night and Cars for North Seventh street leave Fifth and Monroe every 12 minutes from 6:00 a. m. until 11:24 p. m.; owl cars leave at 11:48 p. m. and 12:24 a. m. Cars for Spring street leave Fifth and Monroe every 12 minutes from 6:08 a. m. until 11:20 p. m.; owl cars leave at 11:44 p. m., 12:08 and 12:30 a. m. Cars for East Carpenter street leave Fifth and Monroe every 12 minutes from 6:08 a. m. until 11:20 p. m.; owl cars leave at 11:44 p. m., 12:07 and 12:30 a. m. Cars for South Grand avenue leave Fifth and Monroe every 15 minutes from 6:07 a. m. until 11:22 p. m.; owl cars leave at 11:45 p. m., 12:07 and 12:30 a. m. Cars for Lawrence avenue leave Fifth and Monroe every 12 minutes from 6:00 a. m., until 11:36 p. m.; owl cars leave at 12:00 midnight and 12:30 a. m. Cars for North Ninth street leave Fifth and Monroe every 12 minutes from 6:00 a. m. until 11:36 p. m. Cars for East Capitol avenue leave Fifth and Monroe every 12 minutes from 6:00 a. m. until 11:36 p. m.; owl cars leave at 12:00 midnight and 12:30 a. m. Cars for South Eleventh and Rutledge streets leave Fifth and Washington every 15 minutes from 6:07 a. m. until 11:22 p. m.; owl cars leave at 11:52 p. m. and 12:22 a. m. Cars for West Washington street leave Fifth and Monroe every 15 minutes from 6:00 a. m. until 11:15 p. m.; owl cars leave at 11:45 p. m. and 12:07 a. m. Cars for Governor street leave Fifth and Monroe every 15 minutes from 6:07 a. m. until 11:22 p. m.; owl cars leave at 12:30 a. m. Cars for South Eighth street leave Fifth and Monroe every 15 minutes from 6:00 a. m. until 11:15 p. m. Clerk Negroes, quit talking about what "we ought to do" and go do it. If you think a thing, do it or die. --- That Battle at Brownsville. Teacher—What do you know of the battle of Brownsville, Texas? Student—Well, it was supposed to have taken place, June 25, 1906, some time in the late hours of night. Teacher—How many persons were killed on either side? Student—One man is said to have been killed, but his body is not found. Teacher—How did the soldiers get out of the barracks? Student—They are supposed, like the soldiers did at Troy, to have come up out of the ground, through the walls and out of the sea. Teacher—What effect had this battle on the country in general? Student—It caused the President and the Senate to have a mighty war in words and eloquence, rivaling that of Cataline and Cicero and the Roman Senators and Caesar, and the soldiers a discharge without honor. Teacher—Correct. Teacher to the next student. What can you say of this Browns ville affair. Student—It was a myth- Death of Arthur Duke. Last Wednesday morning at his residence, 204 north 14th, af- ter but a short illness of pneumonia, Arthur Duke, age 27, a very genial young man—loved and respected by all who knew him, died. His father lives at Greenville Ill., and his mother died a over one year ago. He was separated from his wife. He was a member of the local order of Elks we all mourn the premature de parture of our friend, but hope that he has entered that mysterious realm, beyond this etherial world, there with his mother still more joyous than could be expected on these mundane shores. Verily, "In the midst of life we are in death." Undertaker Rhoden had charge of the remanis which were sent to Greenville. The Elk Lodge managed everything in a manner very creditable and satisfactory, under their ritualistic rites en masse. The funeral was said Thursday. Sunlight Social Club. The club was entertained Wednesday evening by Mrs. J. E. Thompson ou So. 12 St. The art of good cooking was taken up again by the members and discussed at some length, after which all repaired to the beautiful and appropriately decorated dining room, where was spread the following menu: Shellless oyster mac, olives, peach pickles, 1st course. Fruit salad with cream and assorted cakes, 2nd course. A vote of thanks was turned the hostess for her hospitality. Mr. Frank Carbellion of Carlinville, was a visitor to our office last Thursday. For Advertising- Best medium in Coun ty among colored folk. Telephone, old, 998. see For Advert Best medium ty among c Telephone, 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 Regular Meals and Short Orders Homemade Pies—Candies Fine Cigars Morris Wilson, Proprietor. cor. 11t and Madison. A. M. Williams. Real Estate and Gen Loan Business. Loan Business. Office in Residence. 1606 East Jackson St. Old Phone 1768 r 2 Loans made on realestate or good substantial securities-All business private and confidential. 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B One of the best known secrets to this community is that of Mr. Clarence Clem and Miss Nola Hamilton, who we married the 14 of last October at Edwardsville. The public is just now aware of the fact. They are both well known in society circles and are highly respected. le. Do you k Quite a stir was the result of a misunderstanding between the trustees of Zion chuch and their newly called pastor, J. W. Daugherty, last week. The trustees hold that the call was not legal, and that the Divine has no credentials to preach. It is to be hoped that everything will be adjusted amicably and peace will reign. --- --- Matrimonial A Record-breaking Secret. CLEM-HAMILTON Daugherty not Ellegible. Married You shou H. A. New Shoe Store. New Shoe Store. 1024 E. Wash. Fiedman THE MARK OF MERIT 27Q A full line of Childr shoes. Women's Shoes Reed's Cushion Sole s and many others. Men's shoes from S ty shoe, King Quality. 1024 E. V 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 Remember Casey book, Lulu Goins of Kentucky, is still on sale here. Illinois also has a big Negro vote-no the Negro is not liable to desert the Republicans when most of the democrats in Congress were repugnat to Foraker and everything appeared in their favor. Mrs. Craddock is in receipt of letter from her sister at Canton, stating that she was lucky at a prize social, receiving a beautiful banquet lamp. Buy Kansas Wheat Lands! Direct from Owner at Bargain Counter Prices! Do you know that a single Crop of wheat in Western Kansas will pay the purchase price of the land on which it is grown and profit besides? 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CAMPBELL, Ticket Agent. Chicago & Alton Ry., Springfield, Il. RAILWAY TIME TABLES. rales Depot Tenth, between Washington and Jot ferson streets. Going East. © Arrive Depart *Buffalo Fast Mail......... 2:15 am 2:16 am Chicago Express .......-. Starts 7:30 an Continental Liniited ..... 9:45 am 9:50 am ALafayette Accom ........ Starts 1:40 pm *Decatur Accom ......+++- 4:30 pm 6:15 pm *New York Express.......10:00 pm 10:05 pm Going West. Arrive Depart “Kansas City Express...... 5:50 am 5:56 am *Clayton Accom ........++. 8:41 am 8:44 am eSpringfleld Accom .......11:35 am Stops *Kansas City-Denver Lim.12:30 pm 12:35 pam Continental Limited ..... 5:45 pm 6:50 pm eChicago-Springfield Exp. 9:10 pm Stops *paily. aDaily except Sunday. ILLINOIS CENTRAI. RAILWAY. ( Taking effect Sunday, December & Northbound, Arrive. Depart “Diamond Special .........-12:35 am 12:40 am Midnight Limited .......... 2:42 am 2:45 am eChicago Express ........0-0++ 1:6 om Northern Ill. Express......11:25 am 11:30 am Daylight Special .......... 2:45 pm 2:48 pm “Bt. Louis & Sp’fid Accom. $:45 pm Stops Southbound. Arrive. Depart. ‘Diamond Special ......... 8°50 am 3:55 am ‘Midnight Limited .....,.. 4:45 am 4:60 am *8t. Louis & Sp'fld Accom. Starts 7:00 am “Daylight Special . ........ 5:05 pm 5:10 pm *8t Louie Express......... 6:36 pm 6:35 pm | eChicago Mall ..............19:25 am Btope | “Daily. aDaily except Sunday. B. & O. S. W. RAILWAY Eastbound Trains. Arrive, Depart. eRoyal 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 wBunday Passenger ....... 8:00 pm 8:00 pm | + Westbound Trains, 1" Royal Blue Limited....... 7:25 pm 7:25 pm | “Wash. & New York Lim.. 8:20 am Stops Pana & Beardstown Ac..10:30 am 10:30 am Gunday only. ceceeeecveee. 8:50 am 8:50 am “Daily. aDatly, except Sunday. bSunday. C., P. & ST. L. RAILWAY. is To and from Peorta. 5 Arnive, Depart. | | Dally Express . .....sec0- 8:10 pm 12:10 pm Dally Mall. ..cccccceceeee/01:00 am 2:40 pm Bolly Mail eee... 6:55 pm 1b am To and from St. Louis, Arrive. Depart. a Express. ...eeeeee6.12:10 pm 8:10 pm ex. Hunday, Accom.. 9:20pm 6:80am | 1 PRICES FOR POTTITICAT, AN- NOIN RUINS 1 State and Nacional Offices....8 190 connty Ofees a Be Macoe of Sprinefiatd 6s Ke Boe Regn vr write-ups ie per line. oe Neila Id Don’t borrow the Forum: THE FORUM a a ae Poiiti:al announcers. FOR CITY Clerk. [ 1 hereby avnounce myself a candi- date for the oitice of city clerk of the city of Springfield, subj-2t to the de-|@© cision of tb ero‘ie primaries. RANK T. REID —— Miss Moss of Cham.| Will rende page, p«est of Miss Allene Write. i eas The Stalwart Pro- tantivg Tecen- Meets First Monday of each Month at 4d Fellows’ Hall So. ) Street. R. S| JONALDSON, Pres. Dr. J. H. Ma@egy Sec’y. CONSOLIDATED STREET CAF ROUTE. Points of Interest Springfield’s attractions and How & Reach Them. Lincoln liome, cor. 8th and Jack son streets—take s> 8th car, Linco.n Monument, Oak ridge Cem etery--take north 5th — street cars at 5th and Monroe streets. PARKS and PLEASURE RESORTS Washington ark, south west of city take So. 2nd. or Lawrence Av _ cars. Resevoir Park North east of city. ‘Take North 7h Cars Camp Lines nerroanent camp grounas of tbe timers Nattonsl Guards. Take Rutlege or camp Linesin cars state Fair grounds North of city. Vake North 7th cars White City Park. East of the city Take E Capitel Av. Cars at 4th and | Monroe it FEEL Pcie’ East Bound fo ur, Clinton and all i © points, *5:00 a.. atv) a.m. 5:00 p.m. 6:00 acm. 412:00 noon. 76:00 p.m. 7200 aim. 1:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. #8200 acm. 42:00 p.m. ©8:00 p.m. 9:00 acm. 3:00 pam. °9:00 p.m. #10200 arm: #4200 pam. °11:00 p.m. South Bound for Carlinville, Gillespie, Staunton, Litchfield, Edwardsville and all intermediate points. *5:00 a.m 11:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. 6:00 a.m, 12:00 noon. 6:30 p.m 7:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m, 7:09 p.m. 8:00 avm. §2:30 p.m. 8:90 p.m. 9200 aim! 3:00 pam, 9:00 p.m: §10:30 a.m. 1:00 p.m. 11:00 p.m. *Daily except Sunday. Limited cars, stopping wi torn: ont. °Limited cars, making all stops. §"Corn Belt Limited” to St. Louis tDaily except Sunday. ‘All others daily. ROUND TRIP TICKETS sold on the ears by conductors to all points, at 144 per mile. $10 FARE BOOKS, sold at ticket of- fices for $7.50, good for individuals, limit one year, good for fatdilies, limit six months. COMMUTATION BOOKS of 52 rides sold at ticket offices at le per mile. ROUTE YOUR SHIPMENTS via the Interurban Express, Express service at freight rates. DUST DIRT SMOKE CINDERS , ~ Douthat Society of Ambidexter Institue. (MOTTO) Esse Quam Videre. Will render the following program at the chapel Feb, 15th 19.7: OWOTUM acisinc sic tees cease teecssteseccevetevtetecrsasectsenccdeeeesceens tae [OVOCAUION ..cccc ccc ce eee e eect etee eee e ee eeeeee en een eeseeene senses ese ee rene see CHOTUS 2... ccc cece ccc c eres cess ae sestecerenesesseceereseesseserescsecres oe Opening BOUEOED. <vccstestrsisceaticcecccetesectssseor Mies OV, MoDani¢l FBCLUATION: fsler coud cetu sores apece Ponsslclstescnsefersussssvaerust COR DeOR Instrumental S0l0.......ccccceee cee eeeeceee eee eeeeseeseeeeeees Btta Brown Select Reading......ss.csccsrcsocccessssccences secceeeecees Miss J. Wilson ONGROB Gs sr sis hs ecuiecl Sedu eewManaitssccesosus cone ved smeapemeeestrtessetaes QPAGON ies ivceec ce deekesesterseee sebecrerceodeee oosesee MP. Jaa, Biliston Vocal Solo....Miss Conner, .. .Dec. Miss Williams, ....Rec. Mr. Bailey Journal Report Miss L. Johnson Critic Report, Mr, Moore, the chorus “Miss f. Williams, chairman, Mr. N. Moore, Mr. R. Warris Professional. Dr. C. L. BOYD. 59-60 FranKlin Life Bldg PHYSICIAN and SURGEON Specialist4in Diseases of Women and Chil- dren. HOURS: 9 to 11:30 A. M. 2105 P. M. 7t0o9 P.M. Phones: Old, 1298, Few,2896 2 r Roy M. Seeley Attorney at Law. 5234 North Side Square | Both Phones1503 : Dr. S.A. WARE, |PHYSICIAN and SURGEON. aan 6274 East Adamsstreet, HOURS: loa. m. to 12m. 2p. m.to4p. m 7p. m. to 9. Phones:——— calls promptly made. Dr. J E. Henderso1 Office: 107% West Side Square. HOURS: ote: a.m.;3te5;7to8 p,m. FIRST WARD PLACE: 18 North rsth Stree HOURS; Till 8a. m.; 12 ter m.; 5:30 to bss 1 p. m., and at night. Telephone Maia lleer __Dr.C.H. JONES, Sontra-tor -- Builder lReat Estate Rentals and ! Loans. ; , Manager Peerless Ideal Portrait Co | Business Letters, Deeds. Wills and | Mortgiges drawn, All business confidential. | Office: 116 South Seventh Street. 1 cmeremmaarennnr manna Mr, Waiker, of Ambidexter, a high school graduate from Fair- bury, Illinois, will deliver the principal address before the Cul- ture Sunday. Springfield Trunk Company 416 Washington tas Treat You Right For Home-Made Cakes, Pies, Cookies, And a first-class meal, patronize BROWN & NEIL’S Restaurant 726 East Washington Street Regular Meals, 20c SUNDAYS: 25c. 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, rof S. Hardin Long Chancellor Com, Roy Smith K of Rand 8. Our Advertising Rates. For display matter one time, lic the inch; over one time, 10¢6 mos, or one year, special prices made. Reading matter, one time, 7c the 7 words to the line, over one time, 6c; for long articles or church ad- vertising some reduction. For clubs, socials ete. when mat- ter containe over 75 words and un- der 200, send 50c if you desire it published in fall. Manager. President Roosevelt is to appoint another Negro to a high office in Cincinnati, Ohio. What manner of man is he? Regular Preachers in Active Local Politics. What has caused them. (some of our regular preachers) to cast off their garments of Deity and plunge head-long into politics? Have their burdens and duties been minimized, or are they deep in the interest and believe that they are called not only to preach Christ and Him crucified, but to delve into this species of saving the unrighteous? There are two or three who keep hands off note whom they are, and note their standing in the community. We believe preachers have a right and privilege to do as they choose, but there is some duty that binds them to give unto Caesar that which is Caesar's and unto God, God's. Political meetings bar no man, but it looks better for preachers to stay at home or from such gatherings, few exceptions of course. Begin at the Bottom. People who want us to "start a daily", should first patronize the weekly. This is one of our great mistakes since our liberation and debut as American citizens—starting at the top—we were given the reins of government before we knew what a noun is, and started to preaching before we knew the very meaning of the name of the first book of the bible, and so on. A young colored man shining shoes at a hotel will dress as fine as the proprietor, and were you to ask him what township he lived in he could not answer correctly. A daily paper is a great thing, now-a days, but talk and promise to subscribe and failure to be reliable will not inaugurate one. With 1500 reliable subscribers in Springfield to THE FORUM, we could give a creditable journal, touching all the vital questions of the day weekly. Let the young negro become more tame and less wild and outlawry—more sturdy and steadier, applying their minds to useful things and above all let them be diligent readers after fact and opinion, not the mere sensational part of the dalies and we shall have a healthier public sentiment. Look and Live. Mr. Editor:— We are taught from the pulpit that we should hold up Christ and if we do that he would draw all men unto him. I think you hold up the Blessed Christ when you admonish the young people of one of our churches of the city to use common sense. When in the house of God it is true that common sense teaches morality and decency. It is to be hoped that they will only look and live. I think it is exceedingly good for the officers of the church as we are taught to speak kind and gentle one to the other and if they are officers of the church they should show light in dark places and intelligence to the ignorant. This reminds me of mother upholding of the Blessed Redeemer. When you speak of the long and unprofitable time spent in taking up the collection THE FORUM A. J. GORDON Custom Shoemaker High Class Repairing. Best white oak Leather used: New and secondhand shoes for sale. 822 E. Washington by the officers of the churches and to the unintelligent remarks made by the officers to get the 15 cents to make it even which causes a laughter by all present except those whose hearts are made sad on the account of the silly remarks made. This is a matter too that I have long wanted to speak of but refarined from doing so until now since you have held up the light I feel it is my high privilege to say to everyone, look and live. A Reader of the Forum. Ought to See the Nashville Brand. Some one has said that Springfield has more pretty girls than any other city in the Union. The other fellow declares that this same one is blind. What sayest thou?—Springfield, (Ill.) Forum. Now, if the Globe wants to show up the "Nashville Brand" and the Springfield Forum would like to show up Springfield's prettiest, why, just run their cuts in your paper, and after we have looked them over, we will show you something from "Old Virginny" that is fit to keep company with angels. Now, don't back down; come right up and let the world see what you call pretty.—St Luke's Herald. We are surprised that our brilliant, usually well informed contemporary should want us to enter the "Nashville Brand" of pretty girls in a beauty contest against Springfield and "Old Virginny." Fit company for angels! Why, the Nashville Brand is the nearest approach to angels that inhabit this mundane sphere—in our opinion! The Globe is not backing down. We are willing to enter a beauty contest, but Old Virginny and Springfield must first prove that they are in our class. As the prize-fighters say, "Go get a rap, then come for a fight"—Nashville Globe. Of course THE FORUM had forgotten this little 'episode' which appeared over a month ago, but our girls are not afraid to enter the contest, though they are a little modest in putting their cuts in the paper. But, if our girls of beauty will send in their cuts, the prize is sure to fall to Illinois—We know Tennessee and "Old Virginny" have "beauts", but Illinois is the 3rd State in wealth, 2nd in manufactures, 3rd in pupulation and 1st in beautiful women. Ambidexter Institute, LECTURE CALENDAR February Speakers-- Thursday 7th, E. T. Cottmann, P. E. Thursday, 14th. E. L. Rogers. February 21st. and 28th to be supplied. Mrs. Lora Orton of N. 14th street, has been ill. "Lula Goins" A very romantic ter Casey the early co himself a Important data Hints to boys a and husbands suggest The language is contains nothing flame or prejudice NEWSPAPER LAW. 1. Subscribers who do not give express notice to the contrary are considered as wishing to continue subscriptions. 2. If subscribers order the discontinuance of their periodicals, the publisher may continue to send them until all arrearages are paid. 3. If subscribers neglect or refuse to take their periodicals from 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 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. HARTMA Finest Wh Retail Bake HARTMAN BROS. Both Phones 527 Outside Shipping "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. Outside Shipping Orders a Specialty 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. . LEWARD BAUMAN 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. olesale and ery in City 900 and 902 East Washington St. Orders a Specialty Break up that Cold © WITH FELTHAWM’S LAXATIVE QUININ« TABLETS 25c. per box, sold only at 9 Feltham’s Drug Stores CREE COUT A ES Sn The St. Nichoa s Pantatorium. 825 East Jefferson Street. Springfield, - ois. Cleaning, Dyeing, Repairing and Pressing. Special attention Given Ladies’ Garments All work guaranteed. Goods Called for and Delivered Monthly terms given, Reasonable Prices. GIVE MB A. Call. ;, Bell. Phone 2990, L. E. ARBUCKLE, Frovprietor. | Society and Local Mortuary. Death of Dr. Faulkner. The sad news comes to us of the death of Dr. Faulkner, hus. band of our own Georgia DeD ap- tiste-FManlkner, who visited our city last year as the guest of the woman’s club: The doctor died in December in Liber a, Atrica. Athis request, his wif2 did not return to Africa as be had ex- pected to return to America by last month, Mrs, Faulkner has the sympathy of many friends, Lincoln News. Lincoln Valle of Chicago, was avisitor here Tuesday on his way to Delevan, Il!, Rey. George Brown and wife were the guests of Mrs, F, Ru: dolph Tuesday, Miss Pearl Moore of Morta- more, Kentucky. is the guest of her aunt, Mrs. Hite Frank Rudolp, the leading blacksmith of this city, is having delightful time in the Indian Territory. The Second Baptist church will give a box sucial Feb, the 14, all are invited to attend and have a good time, The yomng people gave Miss Willie Hardin a surprise on last Monday evening at the home of Mrs. Philas Orendorffff, 7 a EER emcee ener mer ~ a rrniaieitianiieeeeieniiniiciiniiatuliaen _ Robert Williams is yet in poor ehealth, Otis Woods of Chicago, was the guest of his parents this week Miss Eva Wilson was shghtly indisposed this week but is much improved, Mr. Venere returned to Chica- go by special orders from bis commandant, and has been suc- ceeded at the state house by J. C. Cousins, Dr, Jones has moved his office to 116 S, 7th street, and will be pleased to see any of his custo- mers there, FOR SALE-Several _ nicely located houses—small payment down, very reasonable monthly payments, See Dr Jones, 1168 7th St, The Good Samaritans will give a house sociable at the residence of Mrs. Elia Wilson, 685 N. 2d street, Tuesday evening, Feb- ruary 12, at which time all are cordivly invited, James Curtiss of N. 2d street, is suffering with a sprained ankle, Mrs, G, Davis and Mrs. Josie Puckett left Tuesday afternoon for Hastings, Nebraska, to at. tend the bedside of their sister, Mrs. May, The ‘‘None Such” Social Club will give a Valentine Party Wed nesday evening February 13 at the residence of Miss Hattie Fish er, 1509 E Mason Street An el- aborate luncheon will be served, all members are requested to be preseat Y THE FORUM 4 "814 East Washington Street. A First-class Lunch Room. (The 5 and 10 centnlace.) Short orders: Good service. The best coffee in town. oe oe soupl’* ee 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. 728 E. Washington-st. .Rucker & 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. New Telepnone, 1478, H. TUCKER, Proprietor. A TR ee SS Leland Hotel Pantatorium..... BASEMENT LELAND HOTEL 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