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THE FORUM The Culture Club. Program for tomorrow will be as follows: Reading Scripture-Prayer Music by the choir; Paper, J. B. Walker of Ambidexter Institute; music, the choir; discussion of paper, ten minutes allowed; instrumental, Miss India Harris; paper, Miss Linnie McDaniel of Ambidexter; instrumental, Miss Justine McKinney; Discussion of paper; music, the choir; the reports of the journalist and the critic respectively; offering; benediction. 59th Congress Closed. On the 4th of March closed the eventful session of the 59th Congress of these United States and the members of that august body have parted "all in tears." It will ever be remembered, as many grave questions came up, among which were, the soldiers discharge, the Japanese question and the Tillman episode. News From Petersburg Rev. J. A. Crockett of Decatur, delivered eloquent sermons at the Baptist church last Thursday and Friday nights. Rev. Webster of Springfield, delivered a good sermon at the church Sunday morning. Mrs. Landon Davis is on the sick list this week. Mrs. Frank Penick who has been quite ill with lagrip is much improved. Miss Anna Vaugnn is very sick with lagrip. The Ferguson Bldg. Located at 6th and Monroe streets, is the Ferguson Building Springfield's sky-scraper. 8 stories high with basement. This is one of the finest buildings in the state outside of Chicago, it equals if not surpasses the Milligan bank of D catur. It is an imposing structure and a credit to the owners and the city. The Bressemer building is another phenomenal structure, his show windows are the finest in the city and the center of attraction. With a few more such buildings, Springfield will cast off her garments of large towns and put on metropolitan airs. The Easter Number The Easter number of the Forum this year promises, and we are going to strive to make it surpass every previous effort "Be ye doers and not sayers only." Photo Taken at Tuskegee Jubilee in J Robt. C. Ogden, Sec'y Taft, Booker T. W A F mous Quar Robt. C. Ogden, Sec'y Taft, Booker T. Washington, Andrew Carnegie A F mous Quartette. for adve ventured by us. It will be out Saturday, March 23, and will contain 12 or 16 pages in colors. It behooves every colored barber, cafe and reputable saloon man and all other business men, to see us and have a cut made for a nice 'ad' in that issue. We are advising early so you can get in on time. We have only two weeks to get your copy. Political men will do well to have special notices and cuts in this issue as it will be read by hundreds of people. Parties desiring church or social notices in this number will please get same in this office by March 16. Parties who can write good short articles, same will be accepted. Now get matter in on time. Managers. The Phenomenal Progress Of the Traction System The rapid strides being made by the Illinois Traction System is simply phenomenal. They are monthly increasing their car services and their mileage. It is becoming a wonder. Springfield is the neuclus. It is good that you live in Springfield. Let us not lose sight of the rare opportunities so vividly presenting themselves. We need more territory—let our people buy homes in five years more this will be a great city, connected by electric lines with Chicago, St. Louis, Danville and other points. Our street railway system is now doubly as good as Quincy, Peoria Decatur or Bloomington. Let us beware of these things ere it is too late. Woman's Club Notes The business meeting of the Woman's Club met at the residence of Mrs. C. H. Morgan, the president. Reports were given from various sections and each showed very excellent work had been accomplished. The Social section will meet on Monday, March 11, with the chairman, Mrs. Delia Johnson at the residence of Mrs. Daisy Higginbotham, I133 N. Walnut St. All members are requested to be present. This club will hold a bazaar on March 26, at the Union Baptist church. The club wishes everyone to come out and help. The Juvenile section will meet on Saturday, March 9, by order of the chairman, Ella Blackwell. Reporter. Sunlight Social Circle The Social Sunlight Circle met Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. egee e in June of Last Year er T. Washington, Andrew Carnegie Quartette. Julia Cabbell on 14th street, and a very pleasant afternoon was enjoyed. Silent music was played on the piano while the members looked for the beautiful souvenir that was given by the hostess to the one who found where it was hidden. Mrs Hardin Long was the fortunate finder and was awarded the prize. The club will meet next Wednesday with Mrs. Mary Rollins on Adams street. Delicious refreshments were served Mrs. John Farmer and Mr. Edwards were pleasant visitors to the club. St. Paul Sewing Circle Notes. The ladies Sewing circle met on last Thursday in the lecture room of the church Arrangements were completed for the entertainment whsch will be on the 19th Tickets are now on sale, this being the first entertainment for the rally, we hope for a large attendance Watch for program in next issue The circle will meet from now in the lecture room unless otherwise announced A B JONES Republican Success Assured. Griffiths, Seeley and Smith Leading the Race. David S. Griffith, Roy M. Seeley and J, Emil Smith, are three young men we advise you to give your support to for the respective offices to which they aspire. They are capable, honest and reliable. honest men. They will make good officials. They are young and this city needs progressive young men. Let each man stand by these mer for the Republican ticket, mostly if not all will win. Griffith. Seeley and Smith and the other men on the Republican ticket are under the platform of a party which has always stood by every man, regardless of race, color or previous condition of servitude. The party of Lincoln, Grant, McKinley and Roosevelt. Griffith has the assuranae of the support of the leading Republicans in this city. Next year is presidential year, we need the city. George Keys and Thomas E. Lyon are as amiable young men as ever aspired for office. These are the men to stand by. It was Keys who got for the Lincoln Old Folks, home an annual appropriation of $600 from this county. Let them have the city. Wants Republican Board of Supervisors. The Repulicans of Sangamon who read The Forum, are urged to stand by the Republican nominees for supervisors. We expect a few democrats to win, but the majority of the board should be Republican so as to rehabilitate the county treasury and it takes a majority to do it. So we ask that each voter do his best for said cause. Additional Locals. Mr. Love and wife, of St. Louis, are in the city, stopping with Mrs. J Jackson, 217 E Union St. Mrs. Nancy Brown, of Decatur, and Mrs. Annie Lawhorn, of Tocomia. Washington, are the guests of their relative, Solomon White, of E. Reynolds Street. The aged grand mother of R Bean was buried last week, being 94 years old. Mortuarv. The death of J W Smith occurred Thursday morning at the residence on E Reynolds street, although his death was expected, it came as a great shock. He leaves to mourn their loss a family, and a host of relatives and friends 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 B. L. Rogers, Editor and Manager. Will H. arbour, Associate Editor and Secretary. Thompson Bros., Branch Office. EDITORIAL Saturday March 9. 1907 They have begun to bet odds on Griffith. The Ridgleys are against Deverux also. Nan Patterson didn't have the free advertising that little Evelyn is getting Griffith made an efficient public officer several times prior to now. Will George and Al Rickets of the 7th ward are not just now down and out, but will be soon. Is a drunken man rational or irrational? Speak out loud so the "jury" can hear you. When the Thaw trial is over what will some of the papers do for "news?" Of course those fellows are sorry they supported J. A. Hall. Marcus Terrell is the democrat's clown, if he does act gratuitously. When "Bud" Baker sheathes his sword and refuses to flight in the ranks of the Devereux campaign, there must be something wrong. Frank R. Simmons Jr., the young man for Assistant Supervisor is worthy of any man's vote he is a friend to all 365 days in the year, and it is but right that we ask of you his support. He is for the interest of all the people, and has made a good member for the past two years. He ran like a 'deer.' before because of his merits. The Negro Exhibit at Jamestown. Preparation is being made to made the exhibit a grand one. The people in the South are making strenuous fforts to make it a magnificent affair. Springfield has a branch offices. Mr. Periy is President. Any one having fine needle or art work will do well to see that it is sent to James-town for exhibition. THE FORUM The Chicago American is becoming more and more unreliable. Don't be surprised if you see in that yellow Journal in two big red head lines. "Christ never Died." Just as soon as politics is over don't be worried, moochers, base ball will be on, and you will still have something to stand on the street corner and argue about. W. T. Scott, of The Lerder is for "men and measures," not necessarily democratic men Scott is an Independent Democrat. James B. Osley should be elected by all means—but remember there will be fourteen names on the ticket, and only seven to be elected. Don't let a chance slip. A. B. Cochran is a young man who must be elected also. Let us stand by them. He is a good worthy young man, give him a vote. Register March twelfth or you can't vote April 2. Vote for A. B. Cochran, he's all right for Assistant Supervisor. So is J. B. Osby and Frank Simmons Jr. Alderman of the Seventh Ward. D. C. Kearns, the young man on the Republican tickot is out to win, she is a hustler, a staunch Republican and the man who will make Al Ricket's name read "Dennis." Instead of, "it looks like Ricket's." Mr. Kearns worked for fourteen years at the Watch Factory and fourteen years as usher at Chatterton's Opera House. He is well known being a product of Springfield. Let the 7th ward get back Republican, you can do it, you will do it, Register March twelvth and vote for D. C Kearns April second. Let all the boys in line, ignore Al Ricket's 50 cents and $ bills, they are tainted. Young Emil Smith is a candidate for city clerk He is capable to fill the office creditably. This office is important and he promises to do his best in accord ing the people such respect as is encumbered upon a public servant. He is a married man and has never held a public office before, and is therefore asking the public to support him. He was barely defeated before by the small margin of 8 votes, so he is very sure to win. You must remember that the odds were against the Republicans before If you will vote for Smith, we candidly believe he will make as good a city clerk as we have had Why? Because he has the ability and much clerical experience. Roy Seeley has been always found in his office, looking after the business appertaining to that office. He has conducted a strictly business administration and has made one of the best officials this city has had. He has collected enough money from judgments, etc, in the circuit court alone to more than pay him for his salary and the expense of the office, that alone is commedable. Fain will not be in the race unless something miraculous takes place on April 2nd. Don't borrow the Forum. Register March 12. We have opened a Public Stenographic office at 305 South Six Street. Letters written or composed Business accounts itemized Telephone, old, 998. THE FORUM. If you're in doubt let us lead trump to you? The is always the proper hat=never alike two seasons together-except in price ---$3.00. PETER MYE 529 North Side For Fine Commercial Work HAMANN The Printer 305 SOUTH SIXTH ST. Telephone 998 "Oh, you But st ga Thou' he And fa Pau Dough The PETER MYERS & CO ...CAPITAL LA GEO. BOLLMAN GEO. BOLLMAN, Proprietor. Quality of work and prompt delivery. The Forum is the best for advertising. "Oh, Douglas! Thou hast passed beyond the shore, But still thy voice is ringing o'er the gale— Thou'st taught thy race how high her hope may soar, And bid them seek the heights, nor faint nor fall." Paul Laurence Dunbar on Fred Douglass. AL LAUNDRY GEO. BOLLMAN, Proprietor. Quality of work and prompt delivery. 723 E. Washington Street. Both Phones, 207. "Imperial,, O The Forum has opened a Business Men's Directory.—Cheap Enough for all to Advertise. THE FORUM Springfield Consolidated ailway Time Tablo Time Table of Springfield Consolidated Railway Co. See ye Cars for North Fifth street will leave Fifth and Monroe every 7% 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% minutes from 6:07 a. m. until 7:45 p. Fifth and Monroe every 12 minutes from 6:00 a, m. until 11:24 p, m.; owl cars leave at 11:48 p. m., 12:00 mid- night and 12:24 a. m. 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 ears 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 Rut- ledge streets leave Fifth and Wash- ington 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 min- utes 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. For Assistant Supervisor Vote For Frank R. Sim mons Jr. Ca SEE HERE! The News Engraving Company Makes all kinds engravings. Call on or write them, Springfield Illinois. The Delmonico Cafe and Buffet — e a ay | ie oe ae ae = ee ie rs a ee ae “ ; | gee a - i as ld . ' ; Hee ot a : 3 es ee , a ets A ee t ¥ i o ee e, ‘ a ri : | Thomas Steele, Proprietor. M R. STEELE has opened a CAFE and BUFFET at 107 South 8th street, which is very creditable both in the appearance and in the quality of things served, We were shown through the place and everything is open, where all can observe that it is a first-class place for everybody, who must be ladies and gentlemen while in there. In conversation with Mr. Steele, he informed us that he intends that this cafe be run first-class in every particular. It is a spacious room with linoleum on the floor signs on the wall read: ‘Hats off,’ ‘no loafing,’ and ‘no profane language.’ This is one of the most essential things, The cafe is to be open continuously, day and evening and waiters are employ. ed, Certain parts of the day music is rendered. This can be as nice and as respectable a place as the New Port Cafe and Buffet in St. Louis and Mr, Steele assures all that it will be so conducted We are glad to see and hope he will have success. All that is in- dispensable is that it be conducted as Mr. S:eele has begun. B VERYTHING served ina first-class cafe will be on hand, Tne place compares favorably with the Leland or the Illinois Cafes and the most reserved persons may visit the place without the least fear of molestation or embarrassment, Alton Items. [Continued from last week. ]} Lincoln Lodge No.:22 K. O, P. 1s situated at their hall on corner of State and St- Clair Streets C, C., William Hammans. Free Speech Lodge N. B. O. F, 2nd and Piasa Street National Oerder of Forresters at Masonic Hall, Bolle Street, H, and D; Carriers Uunion Nc, 13 B, L, B. U, headquarters 2nd and Piasa Streets Mr. Jimmie Boyes is lying at his home very sick with consump- tion. The doctors say there is no hope for him. His age is a- bout 25 years. Mrs. D, Cross is very sick with consumption. she has a family of 6 small childicn, the olaest 9 years old, Her former home is Dayton, Ohio- Mrs. Samuel Richardson who has been ill for two weeks is hap- idly improving, Mr. George Washington Sr: is ill at hishome, [206 Russajl St, with a light touch of LaGrippe. Mr. Thomas Mayo is lying very ill at his home, Abby St., with consumption. - Two murder cases comes up this term of court. The case of James Noviell for the killing of Joseph Moore, March 3, both being colored, Mrs. Mary An. derson charged with killing Phil Thomas. The School case opened today. at Edwardswille, Forty witne- ss2s are attending from here, Attorney Brenhols is represent- ing Bibb and lawyer McGinnis is representing the city. The case is expected to consume two or three days, Mrs. Effie Johnson, whe died last week, after a short illness, was buried to-day, The deceased leaves a husband and baby girl, besides a host of friends to mourn her loss. The A, M. church is carrying on a revival, and having grand success; The pastor, Rev, Stone is asslsted by Rev: Cottman: Phil Thomas was a member of Hod Carriers Union No. I3- He was buried last Tuesday: His funeral was conducted by Revs, James Smith and R, J.Oty, who are members of the same order. A four round bout was fought last Tuesday night between Ray White of Alton and One ringster better known as Scott, No time was lost in the four rounds, Scott withering under Whites right and left jabs which made it a very easy decision for White. A re- turn match is expected soon. J. C. Woods Called Away. J.C, Woods of the State House force, whose home is in Chicago, was called to Knoxville, Ten- nessee, last Saturday to attend the burial of his aged mother. We offer a word of condolence to the bereaved survivors. For Advertising- Best medium in Coun ty among colored folk. Telephone, old, 998. 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 Madison. A. M. Williams. eral Loan Business. Office in Residence, 1603 East Jackson St. Old Phone 1768 r 2. Loans made on real estate or good substantial securities.—All business private and confidential. F. K. Whittemore Dies. Hon Floyd K. Whitimore, one of the leading financiers of this county and a prominent republican politician, died at 3 o'clock last Monday morning. He was 63 years old. Within the Police Courts. Ed Bradford, et al were released this week when brought before Justice Connelly, charged with assault. A very desperate robbery occurred in Will George's saloon last Friday evening. An old man was the victim and Mrs. A. L. Morgan is alleged to have committed the theft. This is why people are opposed to Will's place. They have no special animosity against George. Several ladies are now begging Judge Murray for both a divorce and alimony. These two are one and inseperable. Mr. Chas, B. Millard is a young capable man and should be elected in the Sixth ward. Vote for Seeley for City att'y. Vote for Griffiths for mayor. THE FORUM tising- in Coun- olored folk. old, 998. 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. MITCHELL'S drug store, 5th and Monroe St., sell it—and recommend it. Price: 25 cents, Springfield, Ill. For City Clerk, Vote for J. E. Smith April 2nd. Democratic Trick Didn't Work J. A, Barber, president of the park board, thought he was a Delmas, but his game did not work in which he attempted to thwart the progress of our fair election law. After he found his game would not work, averred that he had reference to the park board. Please don't put the collectors off by telling them you want to see the editor. We employ them because we have not time for that ourselves. When the collectors come, pay them. Also don't say you will pay at the office unless you mean it and do it. Our Easter New Will Be Two Thousand Issu W E are desirous of g iness an "ad" or edition which will be printed All candidates desiring cut, see us or our represent W ILL be glad to give in prominent posi gest circulation of any colo cept Chicago and Cairo—m bona fide circulation than a of city combined. Get all FOR M VOTE D.S. GRI Election Apr Register yo you canr For City Att'y. Vote for Roy M. Seeley W E are desirous of giving every Negro business an 'ad' or write-up in the Easter edition which will be printed in colors. All candidates desiring special write-ups with cut, see us or our representative. W I L L be glad to give write-ups for Negroes in prominent positions. We have the largest circulation of any colored paper in the state except Chicago and Cairo—no patent sheets—larger bona fide circulation than all other colored papers of city combined. Get all matter in by Mar. 20th. Register your name or you cannot vote. Don't wait to hear what the public thinks before you express your opinion. Say what you think if you believe you are right. That's what Lincoln would do. If you are for better Springfield help the Y M. C. A. Buy K Wheat Direct from Owner Price 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? I have several thousands acres of choice wheat land in the counties of Ellis, Trego, Grove, Wallace, Lane,Greeley, Kearney and Morton bought exceedingly low during hard times who --- 60 YEARS' EXPERIENCE PATENTS TRADE MARKS DESIGNS COPYRIGHTS &C. Anyone sending a sketch and description may quickly ascertain our opinion free whether at invention is probably patentable. Communications strictly confidential. HANDBOOK on Patents sent 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 ansas Lands! at Bargain Counter es! ch I now want to close out at once and which I offer to sell far below or dinary market prices. I WANT TO DEAL WITH PUR CHASER DIRECT. Write me for full particulars how I can save you money. N. E. Corner Sixth and Kansas, Avenues, Topega, Kansas. is the best rising. 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 Accom 10:00 pm 10:05 pm Going West. Arrive. Depart. • Kansas City Express... 5:50 am 5:55 am • Clayton Accom 8:41 am 8:44 am • Springfield Accom 11:35 am Stops • Kansas City-Denver Lim. 12:30 pm 12:35 pm • Continental Limited 5:45 pm 5:50 pm • Chicago-Springfield Exp. 9:10 pm Stops • Daily. aDaily except Sunday. 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 & Spfld Accom. 8:45 pm Stops Southbound. Arrive. Depart. *Diamond Special ... 8:50 am 3:55 am *Midnight Limited ... 4:45 am 4:50 am *St. Louis & Spfld Accom. Starts 7:00 am *Daylight Special ... 5:05 pm 5:10 pm *St. Louis Express ... 5:30 pm 5:35 pm Chicago Mall ... 10:25 am Stops *Daily. aDaily except Sunday. B. & O. S. W. RAILWAY Eastbound Trains. Arrive. Depart. aRoyal 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. aRoyal Blue Limited..... 7:25 pm 7:25 pm *Wash. & New York Lim. 8:30 am Stops aPana & 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 7:36 am To and from St. Louis. Arrive. Depart. Daily Express . 12:10 pm 8:10 pm Daily ex. Sunday, Accom.. 9:20 pm 6:30 am Subscribe for the Forum. tective League. Meets First Monday of each Month at Odd Fellow's Hall, South Fifth Street. R. S. DONALDSON, Pres. DR. J. H. MAGEE, Secy. --- Where is all the Negr Money. It is now reported, and not denied that the county and city treasuries are empty. If so where is the money? We believe in being fair. This allegation is charged, it is demanded by the people that they be informed where their money is. Where is it comptroler Smith? Where is it county treasurer Hall? Where is it Illinois State Register? Where is it Al Rickets? Where is it Gus Timm? If any of you fellows know and don't tell, like Teddy, we will give you until April 2nd and discharge the whole darn battallion without honor, forever debaring you from holding public office. So where is all that money? Paving Springfield. The council passed sn ordinance this week, without a dissenting vote, to pave North Grand Avane from First Street to West Grand Avenue, only two blocks from Camp Lincoln's gate. This is quite an improvement for that part of the city, as that will make paved streets from the square to two blocks of Camp Lincoln. We advise you to buy land in any part of Springfield, for she is sure progressing. The council is to be congratulated. Now let them have some streets in the First, onb Sixth wards. Don't borrow the Forum. TIME CARD INHNOIS TRAGTION SYSTEM East Bound for intermediate points. *5:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. 6:00 a.m. †12:00 noon. †6:00 p.m. 7:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. †8:00 a.m. †2:00 p.m. °8:00 p.m. 9:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m. °9:00 p.m. †10:00 a.m. †4:00 p.m. °11:00 p.m. South Bound for Carlinville, Gillespie, Staunton, Litchfield, Edwardsville and all intermediate points. *5:00 a.m. 6 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. 7:00 p.m. 8:00 a.m. §2:30 p.m. 8:00 p.m. 9:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m. §10:30 a.m. 4:00 p.m. 11:00 p.m. *Daily except Sunday. †Limited cars, stopping at towns °limited cars, nakin all stops. §"Corn Belt Limited" to St. Louis †Daily except Sunday. All others daily. ROUND TRIP TICKETS sold on the cars by conductors to all points, at 1½ per mile. $10 FARE BOOKS, sold at ticket offices for $7.50, good for individuals, limit one year, good for families, limit six months. COMMUTATION BOOKS of 52 rides sold at ticket offices at 1c per mile. ROUTE YOUR SHIPMENTS via the Interurban Express. Express service at freight rates. NO DUST DIRT SMOKE CINDERS Negroes not Purchasable. For Republicans or any one else to continue declaring that the Democrats intend to buy the first and sixth ward is affront and insult to the colored respectable voters. As much as to say every Negro "has his price." more so than other people. We desire to denounce this assertion or speculation as an affrontary pure and simple. There are Negroes who are going to vote for Devereux we sincerely believe, and are going to do so without coercion or price. There are others who, per adventure, will vote for him for promise or the price, but so far as the colored population being bought is all a delusion and a fallacy. There are white people who have their price and will vote according to the direction of the needle, but you don't dare Dr. C. L. BOYD. 59-60 Franklin Life Bld'g 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 Vote for the best men. Register March 12. ROY SEELEY. Attorney at Law. 5231/2 North Side Square. Both Phones 1503. Dr. S. A. WARE, PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS. OFFICE:—627½ East Adams street. HOURS: 10 a. m. to 12 m. 2 p. m. to 4 p. m. 7 p. m. to 9. Phones:—— Calls promptly made. Dr. J E Henderson Office: 107½ West Side Square. HOURS: 9 to 1 a. m.; 3 to 5; 7 to 8 p. m. FIRST WARD PLACE: 218 North 13th Street HOURS: Till 8 a. m.; 12 to 1 m.; 5:30 to 6:3 p. m., and at night. Telephone Main line Dr.C.H. JONES. Contractor -- Builder Real Estate Rentals and Manager Precious Ideal Portrait Co. Business Letters, Deeds. Wills and Mortgages drawn. All business confidential. Office: 116 South Seventh Street. Professional. say that the whites will be bought The Forum considers such assertions, insinuations, insults and affronts. Many people vote the Republican ticket for the price or promise, though a man should not do so, We have no objection for one getting all the money he car for working for a candidate, but money should not supersede the wishes of his conscience. A larger number of Negroes than ever before are under democratic employ, and, of course, they are for Devereux, and are trying to get all their friends on that side, just as the other fellows but that's no sign all Negroes are selling their franchise. 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. The VOICE The Negro, Colored American Magazine, and McGirt's Magazine.. are here each month.. Price, 10c. We will deliver each or all to your door each month. 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Music by Nix's orchestra. Edward Donegan. Edward Donagan, a young man with sterling qualities and very energetic, is now with Hess & Co., the tailors. He is soliciting work and making a specialty of Easter orders. Hess and Company are the finest tailors in the city and that should be sufficient inducement to you to place orders with Donagan. They are also advertising in this paper and we ask all readers of The Forum to patronize the firms that advertise in this paper. Their place is 411 East Washington street. Let us wake and rally to the men who employ our people, not only in business but all vocations. Our Prerogative. 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Every detail of the next national campaign, including all party conventions and the final result of the Presidential election of November, 1908. In short, ALL THE NEWS OF ALL THE EARTH. Week Issue of The Globe-Democrat copy or send one dollar for one year's subscription. Better still remit $1.25 today to the Globe Printing Company St. Louis, Ho., and secure the Great Semi-Weekly paper, Two Years, under special "long time camp aign offer, which must be accepted within 30 days from date of this paper. ars for $1.25 Watch! Watch!! Watch and wait for the grand entertainment and ball to be given Thursday evening. April 4th at the Masonic hall, by B. K. Bruce Lodge No.26, Knights of Pythias. Remember the K. of Palways lead in entertaining. Thomas R. Thompson, C. C. Jas. H. Johnson, K. of R. & S. CALL AT The Leader Barber Shop, EDW. MITCHELL, EARNEST HANNER, E. L. RICE. Everything First class 721 East Washington Street "It is no benefit to have given me something, but it is a benefit to have enabled me to obtain something for myself."—Emerson. Ed Page's place should not be allowed to harbor so many young and old women in the rear. Marcus Terrill says Devereux will be re-elected, and yet Marcus is no prophet. Will George, Bob Oakley & Co have a right to try to continue drawing pay for alleged services rendered. Please inform the police force that women and girls are on Washington street after midnight will you, and may be Devereux will: 'fire them' for involuntary negligence, if not voluntary, Colored folks should get money now. They have had religion for some time, and the way some of these preachers are begging, this money will help them to get a stronger hold on the religion The Planet, Richmond, Va. A vote for David S. Griffith is a vote for better government, the Illinois State Register's vituperations to the contrary notwithstanding. He is a young man, married and has a daughter, he desires that this city be as decent as is possible. There has never been a city nor a country without some vice, we do not expect Griffith or any one else to make a heaven out of Springfield. There can be much improvement made, however. Young girls and boys can be prohibited from visiting saloons and wine rooms, men are supposed to use their own discretion about where they go. United States Senator, John C. Spooner, of Wisconsin, one of ablest and brainiest men of the whole galaxy, and the star champion of Roosevelt's side of the Brownville affair, and the man who nailed Tullman to the wall with the power of his oratory and wisdom, has offered his resignation to that august body, the same to take effect May first. Mr Spooner simply avers that he desires to go back to private work, the practice of law, and that his resignation is "irrevocable." His present term would not have expired before March 1909. The legislature being in session, will now choose a man for the unexpired term. Ten Years of Democracy. The fact that a man is a democrat should not be synonomous with every thing bad, but don't you know it is almost so. The Chicago Chronicle says "the last republican Mayor, Geo, B. Swift stepped down and out in 1897, and that city has stood still ever since, except in population." It says that crime misappropriation of money, bad police protection, robbery, etc, have increased ever since 1897, and that Chicago is behind other large cities. We hate to admit this as being an effect produced by Democratic misrule, but we cannot help ourselves. The same is true of Springfield. We give Mayor Devereux time to make good, but he has failed and we have a right to ask, like Chicago, for another man. Don't borrow the Forum. THE FORUM REPUBLICAN TICKET Election April 2nd. David S. Griffith. FOR CITY CLERK, J. Emil Smith. FOR CITY ATTORNEY, Roy M. Seeley. FOR CITY TREASURER, John H. Ruckel First Ward Kim Haynes, Second Ward Charles W. Kearns, Third Ward Charles F. Muttera, Fourth Ward John C. Neuman, Fifth Ward (long term) Harry O. McGrue, (short term) Lawrence L, Flinn Sixth Ward Charles Millard, Seventh Ward D. C. Kearns. FOR ASSESSOR FOR ASSISTANT SUPERVISORS A. B. Cochran. George E. Keys, Thomas E. Lyon. Joseph D. Myers, James B. Osby, George D. Parkin, George Simmons. Never Straddled The Fence. Our esteemed contemporary, The Leader; said last week that The Forum had at last declared itself and was for Republicans, a place where it had longed to be, or the same in substance. We have never straddled the fence, if the Leader did not know where to find us it was because the Leader was not comprehensive enough. The Forum reserves the right to be for men on their merits, and yet we are staunch Republicans. Coming down to the facts in the case, regardless of personal friendship, no one disputes the fact that the personnel of the republican ticket this spring, is as good as that of any other party to be voted for. We are supporting some of the same men we supported 2 years ago. We have never posed to be other than Republican in politics though we have supported democrats for high places, never allowing any encomium we said of them to be questionable. Men must be gentlemen, and no party can deny facts. The People and the Presst Many colored people like and expect a colored paper to have every personal, every death, birth and marriage, and every social chronicled. We would like to do so ourselves. In fact we would be glad to hire some one just to go around and get the local news, see how every one was feeling, who had visitors, who had births, etc. But we can not do so until our people patronize the press more liberally, when we get 1,000 readers who will pay up we shall make a great improvement. Some complain that colored papers only run awhile and stop or simply run during campaigns. That is true with some. Since February 12. 1904 The Forum has appeared every week and we have taken a stand for moral, financial, civic and intellectual improvement. It the people will rally and do their part we shall not disappoint them Are you women who have not been good and generous to your husbands expecting Easter hats and dresses also? 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. 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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 SPRINGFIELD. HARVARD For typewritten letters and essays W. H. BARBOUR. HARTMA Finest Wh Retail Bake HARTMAN BROS. Both Phones 527 Outside Shipping You must Register or you will lose your vote. When? Tuesday Mar. 12. Where? At the voting place in your precinct. You must go In Person and register no person can register you. Only ONE Registration Day Tuesday MARCH 12th. Finest Wholesale and Retail Bakery in City Outside Shipping Orders a Specialty NEWSPAPER LAW. Typewriter. 3051 South Sixth street 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. G. LEWARD BAUMANN CHAS. T. BAUMAN G. LDWAKD BAUMANR CHAS. T. BAUHAUS 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 For the following offices Vote for David S. Griffiths For City Attorney, Roy M. Seeley. For City Clerk. J. Emil Smith. For Assistant Supervisor Vote For A. B. Cochran Society Leland Notes. The Leland cafe under C. A. Brown and Mr. Primrose, is getting back to the high plane of former days when she was in her glory under the efficient management of the Wiggins. Dave Moore is yet in charge of the big dining room at the Leland. Richard Ross is head chef and his retaining his position vouches for the fact of his proficiency. Services at the Evangelical Lutheran church, 15th and Jefferson Streets. Sunday school every Sunday at 3 p m Divine Services 8 p m Shiloh Court No.1 will observe thoir annual Palm Sunday service march 24th at half past two o'clock at St Paul A.M.E. church at which time Mrs. Frances J. Barbour. P. M G.A.M of Alton will have an excellent paper. Estella chapter and all Masonic orders are invited to turn out with us. Meet at Masonic Hall at two o'clock. A c White, Sec. E. O.M cKinney M. A M. The Episcopal Mission will have their new preacher Sunday at Masonic hall. Miss Leota Singleton of the 6th ward, will write the happenings of that section of the city. Anyone in that neighborhood who has local matter for this paper, may see Miss Singleton at 1212 S. 14th street. THE FORUM offices Vote for or David S. Griffiths Attorney, Roy M. Seeley. J. Emil Smith. For Assistant Supervisor The Seeley. 4111 mith. For Assistant Supervisor VOTE FOR J.B. OSBY. Election Tuesday, April 2nd and Local and Local Mrs. Dave Moore, wife of the genial head waiter of the Leland hotel, is sick with lagrippe. The entertainment on Monday, the 18, will be the best ever. There is something lacking if you miss it. Mr Chas Brown and wife entertained last Sunday at their home. 15 and Kansas Streets to a party of six at a six o'clock dinner, in honor of Mrs Joe Ross, of Quincy, who leaves for home Tuesday The None Such Social Club was entertained by Junison Dent 906 West Calthoun Ave The evening was spent in games and music A very elaborate luhcheon was served, of the delicacies of the season. Mrs. Bunnie McClanahan is here visiting her mother, Mrs. Joseph Bell of North 2d street. Mrs. Sarah Works has been on the sick list but is able to be out again. Mrs. Wilson of East Laurel street, died this week and was buried Wednesday, Dr. Cottman officiating. Interment in Oak Ridge cemetery. Quarterly meeting was held at the St. John church last Sunday. Miss Etta Davis has been secured again as society and clubs reporter for The Forum. Richard Douglas has passed the examination for postal clerk, and is therefore elligible to appointment. orum. Subscribe for the Forum. V 411 E. Washington St 411 E. Washington St. - Springfield, Ill. NOTICE. Parties will please enter into no business transactions for this paper with anyone save authorized agents 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. 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 Are always on Top. Order your spring Suit ton St. - Spr A first-class place in every respect. Best service. Best attention given to all customers. 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