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Historical Society The Afro:-American Protective League. We the officers and members of the Afro. American Protective League met in regular session September 22. 1906 at East St. Louis Illinois, St. Clair county, of the said state of Illinois for the purpose of re-electing officers, at Kingston Hall. On motion the same officers were re elected. It was moved, seconded and carried to solicit during the term of this legislature 1907 an execlive committee to add to the State League in general. Republicans from all counties are requested to sign their names. Also for the purpose of discusssing the salaries of the janitors, employed in the service of the state of Illinois, and the following resolutions asking the senate and house to give this matter due consideration as our expenses are numerous. We do not think our salary at $2 per day is enough to pay our expenses and railroad fare and take care of our families at home. The officers and members of the Afro. American Representative Protective League of the State of Illinois. St. Clair county, and the 22nd Congressional District feels that our representatives and senators, whom we have always stood by have not said unfairly to produced a bill raising the janitors salary from $2 to $3 per day. Capt. John Robinson, Pres. J. Emil Smith. For the office of city clerk it requires a man of clerical experience, a man familiar with public work. The office is more important than anyone may think who has not considered the place. We are sure J. Emil Smith will fill all these requisites. In speaking of a candidate, The Forum has ever striven to be fair there may not be one man on either side but whom some one could find some fault with, we all have them, but what we say of candidates as a whole, is impeachable. For City Attorney. Roy M. Sueley will be elected by the largest majority ever known for the office of city attorney. His ability and his general demeanor demand that he be reelected. He has conducted the office befittingly and has been an aid more than anyone to the city. Griffith For Mayor. David S. Griffith, a young man reared here and schooled here, is as qualified to be mayor as either of his opponents and he asks no one to assail them personally in "Be ye doers and not sayers only." David S. Griffiths DIG M R. GRIFFITHS declares he will make a business administration and that the people will be dealt fairly with and in a mannər becoming a public servant—that he will carry the city by 1,000 votes is now the concensus of opinion. order to win votes for him. He is making the race on his merits and on his integrity and ability to cope with the situation, and is a candidate on the ticket of a party that has never, bankrupt the city, county or nation—the Republican party. What would this proud republic be to the Negro but for the history of the Republican party? When you go to vote think of the party that made Negroes freemen, and this nation a free nation. Take a retrospective view of histsry and let us see where we are 'at.' The Registration. A very large registration list was rolled up Tuesday which David S. Reepublican Cand Spring M R. GRIFFITHS administration and fairly with and in a mannər bæc will carry the city by 1,000 votes shows that the people are interested in the outcome of the election. About 11696 names were recorded. This shows that the city has a population of about 60,000 inhabitants. Some very bad capers were cut by some of the police and special officers, which shows there is an intolerable arrogance in the police system. D. C. Kearns, D. C. Kearns is sure to defeat All Ricketts in the 7th ward. Kearns has all the people, but a few, with him. It is claimed from unofficial sources, that Ricketts has conceded the election Kearns and that Ricketts's adherents refuse to bet. This is a sure singn in Kearn's favor. Kearns, we think, will make a good alderman. State House OR did not sayers only." RDAY. MARCH 16. Woman's Club Notes The Home Culture section of the Woman's Club was royally entertained on Monday by Mrs. Daisy Higginbotham at her residence on N. Walnut street. A very large number were present Mrs. Daisy Alexander, the demonstrator, explained to the ladies how she prepared the potato salad and chocolate cake which she served at this meeting. The recipes were copied by all present. Arrangements were completed for the bazaar which will open March 27, at the L. O. H. or at some church. The next meeting Griffiths candidate for mayor of ngfield. declares he will make a business and that the people will be dealt coming a public servant—that he is now the concensus of opinion. of this section will be held at the home of Mrs. Julia Duncan on N. 13th street, at which time a very interesting program will be rendered. The Mothers section will meet at Mrs. Julia Forcee's 1422 East Jackson street. All come prepared to tack the comfort and to listen to the papers to be read. The Juvenile section met last Saturday, the 9th at the residence Mrs. Alice White. About fifteen being present, and calling in the quilt blocks, one must come on Saturday, the 16, prepared to sew blocks and set quilt together at the residence of Mrs. Cottman, corner 11th and Mason Jefferson streets, at 2 p. m., as they desire to have a quilt ready for the bazaar on March 27. Miss Hallie Q. Brown was the honored guest of the several woman's clubs of our city on the 11. at the St. Paul church. The program having been arranged by Mesdames C. H. Morgan and Ella O. McKinney of the Woman's Club. Miss Brown gave a very fine lecture on the work of our women throughout this country. She was greeted by more than 75 women of our race and received an offeridg for Africa. Hallie Q. Brown is one of the race's noted elocutionists and her fame is known far and near. We were truly glad to have such a distinguished and talented woman visit our city. All who failed to hear her, missed a rare treat. Club reporter. G. U. O. of O. F. No. 1824 and M. H. of Ruth No. 190 Banquetted. Lincoln Monument No. 1824 and Housenold of Ruth No. 190, met in a joint good fellowship banquet at their hall on 5th St., Wednesday evening, March 13th. The hall was beautifully decorated and the all seeing eye looked down on one of the nicest social events in the history of the order in this city. Brother Henry King was toastmaster and he acquitted himself creditably. He was followed by members of both branches of the order and good fellowship and hearty good will was prevalent. Social Sunlight Circle. The entertainment given at the residence of Mrs. Al Wilson by the Sunlight Social Circle was a complete success. It was in the nature of a Dutch social and a general good time was had by all present. The club says to the public, "come again. The club seems to be very flourishing and at the meets good will reigns supreme. A Pleasant Party. On Tuesday evening at the beautiful residence of Mrs. Page on E. Mason street. Mr. Page entertained about 40 of his lady and gentlemen friends. It was a social event and will long be remembered by all so fortunate as to receive an invitation. Music and whist were the diversions. The Culture Club. Program for To-morrow. The program of the Club tomorrow will consist of music by the choir, a paper by Mr. Orendorff of Lincoln, Illinois, and an address by Mrs Hallie Q. Brown, of national and international repute. She devoted many years to club work, and we therefore assure you that this will be a rare treat. · 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. BOGERS & BARBOUR Proprietors One Year ..... $1.50 One Month ..... 15c Per Copy ..... 5c OFFICE: 305 1-2 S; 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. Gammon The Printer 3051 So. 6th St. EDITORIAL Saturday March 16 1907 Did you Register? If not stay away from the poles April 2nd. If the continuency is ignorant, then we do not believe in government with the consent of the governed in the entirety. Easter means that you should recall the day on which the Savior rose and became indeed. "The first fruit of them which slept." Springfield will be the leading city of Illinois outside of Chicago a few years hence and the political center of gravity. A Mayor of this city is a big thing, therefore vote for Griffith. There are said to be one million more women in the United States than men. This is why there are so many women after men, and too, some excuse for men having their love and means distributed plurally. If it takes as long to prove who "shot up Brownsville." as it is taking to ascertain who shot Goeble, then we are forced to believe that there are ghosts, or evil spirits, "doomed for a certain part, to walk the night." A vote for Griffith is a vote for a winner. When, in his characteristic speech in the first ward last week Fred Mortimer said, "none of the Republican candidates could be considered good looking," and continuing "that that need be no essential as Lincoln and Ro svelt were not good looking." Some one asked, "what is the matter with Seeley," Seeley not being married it will not be a miss for the girls to nota bena of this compliment in his favor. Griffith, Smith and Ruckel all have their's and those girls evidently thought otherwise, or rather placed worth beyond pretty boys and curly hair. The Forum's Position The Forum has conducted through its columns continuously a crusade against bad joints, and in so doing we have not had in THE FORUM mind any ulterior motive. We stand with the beter element's view, and have no personal grudge against any one personally. A saloon can be conducted decently, and when we speak favorably of any place, that place must substantiate us if it does not desire our censure. We do not propose to be two-faced. Profane women and young girls must not be allowed or else the placs is doomed. We find the greatest trouble in a colored place is loafers, lounn obstreperous Negroes, full of booze and proprietor tolerates them. Another detriment is confidence Negroes hanging around. There is but one right way and if that road is not pursued your place will be transformed into a joint, and will be condemned by the Forum and a crusade inaugurated against you for termination. What Has Caused It and What Is the Remedy. At no time can a man of business (Colored) approach a merchant and ask for an advertisement for a newspaper but what he is almost insulted about what some other fellow has done. When we are allowed to explain they begin to tell us about what and how some grafter fleeced them and they have never seen the paper. After listening to them we have come to the conclusion that they have a just complaint. Newspapers that are controlled by Colored men ought to combine and drive these newspaper bloodsuckers and grafters out of St Louis, and unless this is done the other newspapers will stand guilty of the same crime. The above editorial was written by J. W. Wheeler in 1898, and is yet good -St. Louis Palladum. The above may be applied to Springfield, but the white people seem to have a mania of accusing all Negroes for what one or some does. White papers are in Springfield daily and St. Louis too, faking the people on confidence schemes, yet they take other men on their past credibility and psychological appearance We prove all we promise before we ask for pay. Just because a man is conscientious in what he says or does is no sign or reason of his being right. A man can conscientiously wrong. Marcus Terrill should not be given a prominent consideration for what position he takes. Marcus is only doing what Billy Shutt says, if Shutt told Marcus that the world is flat and that there is a gold mine at the end of every rainbow and for him (Marcus) to go there and feast on the "unsearchable." riches thereof. Marcus, no doubt, would attempt it. and believe all such siren heresy'you see Marcus is for Marcus and not so much his opinion on democratic principle and men between the two parties. Marcus is raising a great hallo, and the heavy weight insidious Afro-American could not define demo, cratic form of government. Subscribe for the Forum. 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 GEO. BOLLMAN, Proprietor. Quality of work and prompt delivery. The Forum is the best for advertising. Easter Number of FORUM March 23d Easter Number of FORUM March 23d We have opened a Public Stenographic office at 305 South Six Street. Letters written or composed Business accounts itemized Telephone, old, 998. THE FORUM. ER MYERS & CO 529 North Side Square For Fine Commercial Work AL LAUNDRY GEO. BOLLMAN, Proprietor. Quality of work and prompt delivery. 723 E. Washington Street. Both Phones, 207. Pablo Picasso "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. The Forum has opened a Business Men's Directory.—Cheap Enough for all to Advertise. SEE HERE! The News Eng Makes all kinds Call on or w Springfield "Nigger Give n NEGRO CITIZEN 15th Amendment as A vote for Devereux or a vo ocratic party and a vote for the such government as Ben Tillma would advocate. Next week the 15th amendn will be given by our special cart news Engraving Com all kinds engraving on or write th ngfield Illinois ger Give me that Ball POLLS ITIZEN BEN. TILLM endment as applied in the Devereux or a vote for Bode is a vote f and a vote for the democratic party is ant as Ben Tillman of S. C., and Vardan e. the 15th amendment as we enjoy it in oy our special cartoonist, T. R. T. The News Engraving Company Makes all kinds engravings. Call on or write them, Springfield Illinois. "Nigger Give me that Ballot." POLLS NEGRO CITIZEN BEN. TILLMAN 15th Amendment as applied in the South A vote for Devereux or a vote for Bode is a vote for the democratic party and a vote for the democratic party is a vote for such government as Ben Tillman of S. C., and Vardaman of Miss. would advocate. Next week the 15th amendment as we enjoy it in the north will be given by our special cartoonist, T. R. T. A Surprise. Mr. S. M. White was very pleasantly surprised last week by a visit f his sister. Mrs. Nancy Browner of Decatur, and his neice Mrs Annie Lowhorn of Tacoma, Washington, it being his birthday Both his sister and neice presented him with very handsome and useful presents; he is also in receipt of a beautiful Morris chair presented to him by Mrs. Lou White and sons as a birthday present. Mr. White has not words to express his appreciation, Mrs. Browner and daughter. Mrs. Lowhorn have returned to Decatur after a pleasant visit with their brother and uncle. The New Bank. The opening and public reception of the new Lincoln bank this week marked a new epoch in Springfield's industrial history and is a decided step in the arena of our greater city. The massive eight story structure was most --- raving Company engravings. write them, Illinois. nc that Ballot." BEN. TILLMAN applied in the South te for Bode is a vote for the dem- democratic party is a vote for of S. C., and Vardaman of Miss. ment as we enjoy it in the north: moonist, T. R. T. beautifully illuminated from attic to basement, and to behold the glaring lights from a few hundred feet was a gorgeous sight. Keystone Makes Improvement. Benj. Jackson, proprietor of the Keystone, is to be given especial credit for his sterling business qualities and for his signal success. He has made quite an improvement in the Keystone, his pool room, which is a respectable place where young men and boys who do not care to frequent saloons may go and have a game in pool and billiards. Watch the Easter Numbr for the Keystone. Capitol City Lodge, No. 12, K. of P., meets every second and fourth Monday night of each month in Masonic hall on North Eighth street. Special meetings made known by K. of R. & S.. HARDIN LONG, C. C. ROY SMITH, K. of R. & S. THE FORUM Springfield Consolidated Railway Time Table . Time Table of Springfield Consolidated Railway Co. Cars for North Fifth street will leave Fifth and Monroe every 7½ 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 Sou leave Fifth and minutes from 6:0 Fifth and Monro from 6:00 a.m. u cars leave at 11: night and 12:24 a Cars for South Fifth street will leave Fifth and Monroe every 7 1/2 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 midnight 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 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. --- For Assistant Supervisor Vote For Frank R. Simmons. ```markdown ``` --- REPUBLICAN TICKET Election April 2nd. FOR MAYOR, David S. Griffith. FOR CITY CLERK, J. Emil Smith. FOR CITY ATTORNEY, Roy M. Seeley. FOR CITY TREASURER, John H. Ruckel FOR ALDERMAN, 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, L. W. Coe. FOR ASSISTANT SUPERVISORS, A. B. Cochran. George E. Keys, Thomas E. Lyon. Joseph D, Myers, James B. Osby, George D. Parkin, George Simmons. The greatest trouble with the democratic party, nationally, is. they cannot find a paramount issue. The talk is now to make States rights the issue, that's a retrogression from Calhoun and all that corerie 60 years ago had that slavery was a paramount issue with the South and the Negro question is yet the most absorbing question with them because they have not sense enough to drop and let every man stand on his merits. We overlooked to mention the fact that Dr. J. H. Fulton, pastor of New Hope Babtist church and a graduate from the Collegiate department of Walden University. Nashville, has charge as principal at Ambidexter Institute. The Culture Club. The program rendered last Sunday consisted of a paper by J. B. Walker, and one by Miss Hennie McDonald, and instrumental music by Miss Jistine McKinney. The paper by Mr. Walker was one of profound thought research. the paper dealt with the subject of a future existence of the lower animals, and Mr. Walker gave scientific research sustaining the idea that animals, dogs, horses, etc., have souls and may be saved and dwell again in heaven after death as men are supposed to do. The paper by Miss McDonald was as nearly perfect as any we have had at the club. Her subject being, "Afro-American Progress." Her diction, grammar and rhetorical connections were superb bespeaking the rare ability and futurity of the lady. Miss McKinney bids fair to become ane of Springfield's star pianist. A short program wtl be rendered to-morrow, and the election of officers will take place for the ensuing 3 months. The executive is authorized to convene immediately after the rendition of the program. aaa Seceus For Advertising- Best medium in Coun- ty among colored folk. Telephone, old, 998. Wilson’s New Place eee Staple and Fancy Groceries and Ice Cream Regular Meals and Short Orders Homemade Pies—Candies Fine Cigars Morris Wilson, Proprietor. ear, Lltand Madisen. A. M. Williams. Real Estate and Gen- eral Loan Business | Office in Residence, 1603 Kast Jack- son St. Old Phone 1768 r 2. Loans made on real estate’ or good substantial securities.—All business private and confidential, 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. What the Negro wants is re. munerative employment, What ever may be said about material. izing arace, its spirituai and mor. al development. in a very large measure, depend upon material prosperity, Poverty is no badge of honor, it may be a sign of shiftlessness, thriftlessness aud laziness. Money is not a root of evil; it may be a a source of righteousness. Money and character are very closely related Money brings opportunittes for culture, refinement, intellectual growth. The creation of an element in our’ race Jife comp sed of those ofa higher turaor mind poets, fictiog writers; historians, pain. ters, sculptures and artists of every description without a mid: dle-class of well-to-doand pros perous folk to maintain them, this elemeny of the higher culture will atonce become etherial and use- less. The very existence of those equipped in the higher and aes. thetic things of life is not to be maintained and supported save by what is called the lower strata —South Western Christian Ad. vacate N, O. La, The above is a very salient fact and we are sorry not to be able to publish the entire edito rial from our esteemed contem porary, THE FORUM Raat on F ‘ tales fee f YS Pe. ts a. es ee i a : he a eee: ISG aS: Seeger ge E> | ge ain us aa j SRS Sh ae ‘ Mee oe ey ! a =) x A good reliable hair-grower. It is food for the hair roots thereby caus- ing it to grow and present a lustrous, healthy appearance. If your hair is long enough, you can- not 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, Il. For City Clerk, Vote for J.E. Smith .. Smit Is J, A, Ha!l going to put that colored clerk in his office oris he] not? Is the partinent q iestion vexing tue Negro democratic minority: Taoey are starving on promises now. Elijah II Dead. Alexander Dowie, the apostla, the head of Zion City and th: head of a peculiar religioa of Cook county Illinois is dead. As an organizer he was peerless, as a financier he was great, but as a prophet he was a fake. He did not go up, however, as Elijah I, in a chariot, and there his been no Elisha on whem Dowie let fall his mantle. Don’t borrow the Forum, ERR HR GREP ERR GR OREN GR ED ED EONS GaGa RGR GF ORG GH (39) had E Our Easter Number ra CE i are ee eee ah ce (as ; co 5 Will Be Elaborate §& i) Woes Ss bd ; : (% ‘2 Two Thousand Copies will be @ i) Issued. : (Wy) W E are desirous of giving every Negro bus- 2 i) Iness an ‘“‘ad’’ or write-up in the Easter 7% ») edition which will be printed in colors. ra S All candidates desiring special write-ups with fa es cut, see us or our representative, (9 is W ILL be glad to give write-ups for Negroes (4 (&} in prominent positions, We have the lar (54 (5) gest circulation of any colored paper in the state ex (34) (%} cept Chicago and Cairo—no patent sheets—larger (4) (RJ bona fide circulation than all other colored papers Sy of city combined. Get all matter in by Mar. 20th. SIRI) GARGRRGA GGG EERE RENE GRE) FOR MAYOR VOTE FOR D.S. GRIFFITHS, Election April 2nd. 1907. Don’t wait to hear what the public thinks before you express your opin- ion, Say what you think if you believe you are right. That’s what Lincoln would do, Tf yon are for better Spring- tield help the Y M. C, A, _ Buy Kansas -Wheat Lands! Direct from Owner at Bargain Counter | Prices oe noes Do you know that a single Crop 0 f 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 ch oice wheat land in the counties of El- lis, Trego, Grove, Wallace, Lane,Gree ley, Kearney and Morton bought ex- ceedingly low during hard times wht ch I now want to close out at once and which I offer to sell far below or Subscribe for the Forum. | EE 60 YEARS’® EXPERIENCE Trave Marks Desicns CopyricHts &c. Anyone sending a sketch and description may quickly ascertain our opinion free whether at Invention is probably patentable. Communica- tions atrictly confidential. 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Depart. *S8t. Louis Express...... 3:25am 3:25am *Midnight Special |11\). 5:05am 5:05 am {Capital City Flyer 1!) Starts 9:15 am Bloomington Accom .. 9:00am Stops sSpfid-St. Louis Accom. Starts 6:30am *hrairle State Express. 2:35 pm 2:35 pm ‘alton Limited ........ 4:16pm 4:16 pm *Chicago Accom ....... 8:40pm _ Stops *Spfid-Eldred Accom |. Starts 5:08 pm sSunday Special ....... Starts 7:15 pm Peorta Division. Arrive. Depart. *Peoria ccom ......... 9:10am tops pPeorla express “610... 4:00pm Stops Peoria Accom ......... Starts 3:10 pm *Peoria Express 11.1.1) Starts 6:45am sSunday Special ......, Starts 6:30 pm sSunday Special ........ 9:00pm Stops: C.& A. IN'TERURBAN SERVICE. Springfield-Lincoln Interurbans leave Springfield at 9:40 a, m., 12 p.m., daily. Springield-Lincoty interurban arrive at Springfield “at 11:50 a. m., 8:60 p.m., daily. *Daily. ¢Daily ex, Sunday. sSunday only. For folders, rates and further informa- tion call upon or address D. G. CAMPBELL, Ticket Agent Chicago & Alton Ry., Springfield, M1. RAILWAY TIME TABLES. z a si Depot Tenth, between Washington and Jey terson streets. Going Hast. « Arrive. Depart *Buffalo Fast Mail .. 2:16 am 2:16 an aChicago Exprese Starts 7:30 am *Continental Limited $45 am 9:50 am aLafayeie Accum wee Starts 1:40 DOD *Decatur Accom 470 pm «6:15 pm *New York Express.......10:00 pm 10:05 pm Going West Arrive Depart. Kansas City Express...... 6:50 am 6:55 am *Clayton Accom wees S41 am 8:44 am aSpringfleld Accom 11:35 am Stops Kansas City-Denver Lim.12:30 pm 12:35 pm *Continental Limited 5:45 pm 6:60 pm eChicago-Springfleld Exp. 9:10 pm Stops *Dally. aDally except Sunday. ILLINOIS CENTRAI. RAILWAY. Taking effect Sunday, December 4 Northbound. Arrive. Depart. *Diamond Spectal ..........12:35 am 12:40 am Midnight Limited .......... 2:42 @m 2:45 am eChicago Exprese ......c00-- 1:06 ame Northern Il. Express......11:2 am 11:30 am *Daylight Special .......... 2:40 pm 2:48 pm *Bt. Louis & Sp'fd Accom, 6:45 pm Stops Southbound Arrive, Depart. *Diamond Special .........9°50am 3:65 am *Midnight Limited ........ 4:45 am 4:60 am *St. Louis & Sp'fid Accom. Starts 7:00 am *Daylight Special . ........ 5:05 pm 6:10 pm “Bt Louis Express......... 6:36 pm 6:35 pm eChicago Mail ..............10:25 am Btops *Daily. aDally except Sunday. B. & O. S. W, RAILWAY Eastbound Trains. Arrive. Depart. @Royal Blue Limited....... 7:30 am 7:30 am Wash. & New York Lim., Starts 8:00 pm *Beardstown & Pana Ac.... 3:25 pm 3:25 pm bBunday Passenjer ....... 8:00 pm 8:00 pm Westbound Trains @Royal Blue Limited....... 7:25 pm 7:25 pm Wash. & New York Lim.. 8:30 am Stops @Pana & Beardstown Ac..10:30 am 10:30 am @enday only. oe... 8:50 am 8:50 ame *Daily. aDatly, except Sunday. bSunday. C, P. & ST. L. RAILWAY, To and from Peoria. Arrive. Depart. Dally Express. .....c04. 9:10 pm 12:10 pm Daily Mall . 2... ..cccecee0.-11:00 am 2:40 pee Dally Mail. oo... eee 6:55 pm 1:36 om To and from St. Louis. Arrive Depart. poy Express 2 ..........0.12:10 pm 8:10 pm ex. Sunday, Aceom.. 9:20 pm 6:30 aw The, te. wart.) 20, tective League. Meets First Monday of each Month at Odd Fellow’s Hall, South Fift? Street. R. S. DONALDSON, Pres. DR. J. H. MAGER, Secy. TSubpetiae foe he horus THE FORUM Parties will please enter into no business transactions for this paper with anyone save authorized agents The Episcopal church The formation of an Episcopal church here anong colored peo- ple is very ttmely. The thing most needed among our people now isa diversification of their religious mode of worship, The Episcopal church has only t he brainiest men, and we need to at. tend religious services where we can be informed intelligently in to the nnsearchable riches of His word, It is hoped that all the colored people who are not irre vocably connected with other de- nominations, will jin hanus with the new church, [1 holds Its ser. vices at Masonic hall, Sundays at 7:30—services one hour, Leta large attendance beout to morrow Dr, Jefferson will conduct servi ces every Sunday, Whittemore Very Rich. The late F. K_ Whittemore died a rich man. He owned con. siderable prop rly in various parts of this state and other states He leaves his fortuae to his brother, nephews and neices, and bequeatied $500 to B. Clem, bis constant employee and admirer, Mr. Clem thought a great deal of Whittemore, in fact every one you hear say anything of him says a good word, e —w. at ite, See cS See Car >, Dhl os ee nen Sa NUS) PE Niel Hl rc Se eee ran SN Ra SU She MidIend 5 poy wenge SES) WLowsweS PrAvrlON SYS; eM. East Bound for Deeatur, Clinton and all intermediate points. *5:00 a.m 11:00 a.m, 5:00 p.m. 6:00 alm. #12500 noon. +6:00 p.m 7:00 a.m, 1:00 p.m, 7:00 p.m. $8200 alm. #2500 p.m. °8:00 p.m. 9:00 alm: 3:00 pam. °9:00 pm #10500 acm, #4500 p.m °11:00 p.m. South Bound for Carlinville. 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Char- acter is not a massive unit, It is afabrie. Itis an artificial whole made up of the interply of ten thousand threads. The illnstri ous Henry Ward Beecher said that every faculty of character is a spinner, spinning every day its threads, and almost every aay threads of a different color; ard character is made up by the wea. ving together of all these innum erable threads of daily life. Its strength is not mer ely in the strength of some simple unit, but in the strength of numerous ele- ments. How important then that every little detail that helps to round our character shall be guarded with coupteny and with ‘care, Professional. Dr. C. L. BoYD. 59-60 Franklin Life Bld’g PHYSICIAN and SURGEON Specialist in Diseases of Women and Chil- dren. HOURS: 9 to 11:30 A. m. 2to5P. Mm. 7t0o9 P.M. Phones: Old, 1298, Few,2396 2 r | Vote for the best men, - Register March 12. ROY SEELEY, | Attorney at Law. 523% North Side Square. Both Phones 1503. Dr. S.A. WARE, “PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS. 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Parties, who do not get their pa- per Saturdays, will complain to their carrier, You should, at least, get your paper in the afternoon on Sat- urdays. Neuman's 121-WEST SIDE OF SQUARE "A Shop for Ladies" EASTER SUNDAY. March 31. Don't wait until the last minute to purchase your new EASTER garment. Our stock is now complete with everything that is new in Ladies' Suits, Coats, Skirts, Waists and Petticoats NEUMAN'S 121 W. Side Square. A. J. GORDON Custom Shoemaker A. J. GORDON Custom Shoemaker High Class Repairing, Best white oak Leather used. New and second- hand shoes for sale. 822 E. Washington. Hess Tailoring Co. Are Always on top. Order your Spring Suit Now Are Always on top. Order your Spring Suit 411 E. Wash St. Springfield Sunlight Social Club. met at the residence of Mrs. Geo Rollions, 1123 E. Adams street. Wednesday, Mar. 12 at 8 o'clock. The evening was spent musically, and pleasantly. Two prizes were offered in biting the apple. First prize won by Miss Retta Davis. second by Mrs. Pemerton Refreshments were served by the hostess. Quite a number of visitors were present. The next meeting will be held at Mrs. Clark. Thompson's. 7281 East Washington St. Wednesday eve. (moon and sun had an eclipse) Mrs. Dent was taken into the club. RETTA DAVIS, Pres. ETHEL PEMERTON, SEC'Y Miss Julia Smith of Taylorville, left Wednesday evening after spending a week with her aunt. Miss Mollie Cooper of S. 14th street. CONSOLIDATED STREET CAR ROUTE. Points of Interest Lincoln home-Corner Eighth and Jackson streets-take South Eighth car. Lincoln Monument, Oak Ridge Cemetery-take North Fifth street cars at Fifth and Monroe streets. Parks and Pleasure Resorts. Washington Park, southwest of city take South Second or Lawrence avenue cars. Reservoir Park, northeast of city-take North Seventh cars. Camp Lincoln. The permanent camp grounds of the Illinois National Guards. Take Rutledge or Camp Lincoln cars. 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For clubs, socials, ect., when matter contains over 75 words and under 200, send 50 cents if you desire it published in full. MANAGER. The Forum has opened a Business Men's Directory.—Cheap Enough for all to Advertise. That Zion church Muddle. We had about come to the conclusion of calling this, "that Zion church tradgey," but think that "muddle," is appropriate and more applicable. In the outset we desire to say that this article is not intended to stigmatize the church, per se, and hope people who are members of the church will view the situation sanely, tho, we do not expect any of them to necessarily take the same view we are taking concerning this abominable episode. Some time ago a man named J. W. Daugherty came to this city from Terre Haute, Indiana, and preached several sermons, gratiously or for pecuniary emoluments, we know not and care not which--he was subsequently called to the pastorate, other members claim that not a constitutional number called him and since the divergence of opinion as to who are right, and as to Daugherty's legal right as the pastor, there has occurred many things, a disgrace to that church in particular and its members, and the Baptists and Negro population in general. There has been law suit after law suit and one member, an ally of the pastor--would-like-to-be, is alleged to have, at one time, broken the door open. Now we do not care what any one may say or think, we say the actions of this man (Daugherty) and the people of Zion are shameful and abominable to Springfield, and if any intelligent person views the situation differently, we desire to publish his or her name, so the people can pass upon them and determine what manner of person they are. We do not know who is primar ily the cause of this wrangle, but the fact that a church will tolerate such an unpardonable sin, loathsome in the extreme. Do these people expect or hope for young boys and girls, graduating from the schools and colleges to put credence in such idolatry, called religion? If they do they are badly mistaken. Why don't such ignorance occur at the Lutheran? Because they send out intelligent men with moral backbone and unquestionable chatacter—or if such is not the ingredients of the man he is sent to the four winds. Now we understand these Zion people are still lawing—Daugherty, according to Mr. Waters, and others, is in fault—he may be—but Anderson, and all the Negroes, Underwood, etc, have have had too much trouble. The idea of police going to a church like they do when a saloon is raided. Yes, we are opposed to it, and if we only voice the sentiment of one or two persons, we feel intuitively that we have not writt n in vain. We believe Negroes should rise, not sink into oblivion. In the first place these Negro churches indulge in too much non-descriptive 'stuff.' hold services too long and four fifths of the clergy are too ignorant. The idea of a Negro preacher saying: "You can't preach to colored people like you would to white people," and yet all are educated in the same language, same schools and the same bible, even going to the same heaven. How absurd. This means he THE FORUM wants to play on their traditional emotion, for what? For money and applause, and other evil things. The idea, ignorant, immoral men, talking about being called to preach. We belive in callings, etc. The writer believes his is to practice law and run a newspaper and to deal in the political intricacies of the government, but we can only do so when prepared and equipped with the proper tools. We have nothing against Rev. Daugherty, personally nor the men who are fighting him, but the curse is on the race, and we denounce the whole thing as a viper and a cancer poison and retrogressing. Sam Richardson, Pretty Charlie Marshall. intriped Johnie Bryant & Co., all had on a star, registration day. You see these boys were peace makers. Blessed are the peace makers; for they shall inherit the kingdom Not a Question of Dollars. If the cost of maintaining ourselves in the Phillipines islands had entered into the question of retaining those islands it is probable that we never should have established a government there. It has never been seriously contended that the Phillipines would be a good investment from the standard of dollars and cents. It is hardly worth while, therefore, for Congressman Clarke to present figures showing that the archipelago is costing us about $110,000,000 per year on an average. If it cost twice that amount the fact would not effect the real question, whether we desire to maintain the imperial policy upon which we entered as the result of the war with Spain. It is probable that a great many people who at first favored the acquisition of the Phillipines would now be willing to let go of them if the relinquishment could be accomplished without injury to national pride. There are others who insist that we need the islands to maintain our influence in the Pacific. But none of these and none of the avowed antumperialists, so far as we know, is influenced by the cost of governing the archipelago. It is a question of national amour propre so to speak. Probably if it were left to a popular vote the decision would be to hold the islands not because we need them but because there is a sentiment against hauling down the flag once it has gone up. The question of cost has nothing to do with it at all.—Chicago Chronicle We beg to differ with our esteemed contemporary on his conclusion if not his deduction. The Chronicle seems to admit that we erred in taking charge of the archipelago, but that we are ashamed to own it or take down our flag. We did not take the Phillipines because we wanted the Islands nor because we hoped financial emolument from them, but because we did not want Spain or some other antagonistic nation to get possession and become a powerful detriment to us on the west in time of peace and war. Subscribe for the Forum. EASTER BALL. Sunday March 31st is Easter Sunday. Everybody will be out in "Fresh Fronts" for the occasion, just keep them on until Monday night. April 1st. 1907 and go to the grand Eas ter Ball, at Masonic Hall, given by the Mendell Club Everybody is invited to attend this affair which will undoubtly eclipse every- Music by Nix's Orchestra. Admission, per couple, 75 cents. Single, 40 cents Committee: James Adams, Bert Barton 1. Subscribers who do not give express notice to the contrary are considered as wishing to continue subscriptions. 2. If subscribers order the discontinuation 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. 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It has no equal or rival in all the west and ought to be in the hands of every reader of any daily paper. It costs by mail, postage prepaid, daily, including Sunday, one year, $6.00; 6 months, $3.00; 3 months, $1.50; daily without Sunday, one year, $4.00; 6 months, $2.00; 3 months, $1.00. Sunday edition—a big newspaper and magazine combined, 48 to 76 pages every Sunday, one year, $2.00; 6 months, $1. A subscription for the Globe-Democrat, at these prices, is the best possible newspaper investment. Send your order today or write for Free sample copy to Globe Printing company, St. Louis, Mo. See special "long time" campaign offer of the Twice-a-Week issue of the Globe-Democrat. Two years for -1.25, elsewhere in this paper. Don't borrow the Forum. NEWSPAPER LAW. Typewriter. 305 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. EDWARD BAUMANR CHAS. T. BAUMANR G. EDWARD BAUMANR CHAS. T. BAUHAH 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! --- "For good work, quick work, easy work, and all kinds of work, give me the Remington," says the experienced operator. ```markdown ``` Remington Typewriter Company THE HIT OF THE SEASON B. K. Bruce Lodge, No. 26. K. of P. Their First Grand Calico Ball. Thursday evening, April 4th, 1907. At Masonic Hall All are cordially invited. Grand march 1o:30. The committee will spare no pains in making it pleasant. GOOD MUSIC, GOOD ORDER; GOOD TIME, Prof. Nix's Orchestra From 8:00 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Admission, 25 cents. Watch for Juvenile grand musical on or about April 15th. Hear the cowboy sing "San Antonio" on "Robinson Crusoe's Isle" while "Mandy Lou" makes love to "Sweetie Dear," in the camp meeting scene at the Night in Ragtime, at Masonic hall, March 18. Miss Hallie Q. Brown, president of Ohio state federation of Women's Clubs, spent several days in Springfield and gave a magnificent entertainment at St. Paul church on March 13. The entertainment was on a very high order and was enjoyed by all present. Mrs. Susan Davis of 1001 N. 4th street, reached the 55th milestone in her career on Tuesday. March 12, and was the recipient of many beautiful presents from her daughters, her sister and members of the H. H. of Ruth No 190. An excellent news letter from Bloomington will appear next week. James Walden, an old Springfieldian., has returned to the city and will remain. James went with the 8th regiment to Cuba in 1898, and served his country in the suppression of the Spaniards against humanity, etc. Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Holman are expecting the arrival of their daughter, Miss Grace, from Kentucky, next week. Mrs. Clarence Clem who was taken to the hospital last week is rapidly improving. THE LOBJ M THE FORUM OF THE ASON ge, No. 26. K. of P. and Calico Ball. g, April 4th, 1907. Tonic Hall d. Grand march 10:30. pains in making it pleasant. ORDER; GOOD TIME, s Orchestra t. m. Admission, 25 cents. For Assistant HE istant W VOTE FOR J.B. OSBY, election Tuesday, April 2nd and Local and Local Mrs. William Robinson who has been on the sick list, is out again enjoying the fresh air. Col. Jas. Miller ofthe senate says that things in Springfield are getting desperate and without a change it will be difficult for good looking men to be alone on the streets after 12 a.m. Prof. D. W. Brown, superintendent of the Nuxubee Industrial School of McLeod, Miss. spent several days in the city in the interest of his school. Circle. St. Paul Sewing Circle. The following program will be rendered at the St. Paul church March 19, under the auspices of the Sewing Circle: Instrumental solo, Adelade Price; recitation, Mary Maxwell; duet, the Miss Beachers; paper, Mrs. Annie B. Jones; recitation, Estelle Butler; duet, the Miss Whites; reading, Leopold Green; recitation, Ethel Beacher; paper, E. L. Rogers; vocal solo, Clara Blackwell; address, Dr. J. H. Magee; instrumental solo, Mrs. Abner Naylor. Diamond Due Club. Mr. William Moore entertained the Diamond Due club at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Ford, 1728 E. Reynolds street, Tuesday evening, March 12. Everybody had a most enjoyable time, after which refreshments were served. William Cansler, President, Mrs. Isabelle Pride, Secy I do not know the reason. I worked Fnoo! Supervisor Diamond Due Club. The Supervisors. As the election draws near we are anxious that your attention be directed especially to the persons recommended by this paper. James B. Osby is so well known that it is hardly necessary to say but that he is a candidate and he he will be elected A. B. Cochran is another young candidate worthy to win, Thomas E. Lyon the same and George Keyes. These men are all young men of Springfield. They are respectable and accord you the proper hearings when you appeal to them. Watch for the Date "DAMAN and A Drama, I To be put on by C. C. The St. N cholal 325 East Jeff Clothes cleaned, re One of the finest and L. E ARBUCKLE, TUCKER'S Board and Lo First class acc Regular meals a hou 206 No Watch for place and Date for "DAMAN and PYTHIAS" The St. N cholas Pantatorium. 325 East Jefferson Street, Clothes cleaned, repaired or pressed. One of the finest and swiftest in the city. L. E ARBUCKLE, Proprietor. TUCKER'S PLACE. Board and Lodging House, First class accommodations Regular meals at regular meal hours. 206 North 14 St. New Telephone, 1478. H. TU Leland Hotel H BASEMENT LE Leland Hotel Pantatorium..... for place and Date for N and PYTHIAS" ama, In five acts by C. C. Lodge, No. 12, K. of P. Scholas Pantatorium. Jefferson Street, named, repaired or pressed. finest and swiftest in the city. LE, - : Proprietor. ER'S PLACE. Lodging House, less accommodations als at regular meal hours. North 14 St. A Drama, In five acts To be put on by C. C. Lodge, No. 12, K. of P. H. TUCKER, Proprietor. Hotel Pantatorium.... ENT LELAND HOTEL Cleaning, Steam Cleaning, g, first-class repairing That Sion clown A Night in Ragtime "A Night in Ragtime," is the name of the skit that will be put on at Masonic Hall, Monday eve, March 18. The show comprises all of the popular song hits of the day. The program will be over by 10 p. m., after which Prof. Nix's orchestra will furnish music for the young folks. Class B of St. John A. M. E. Sunday school will give their monthly class rally Sunday at 2:30 p. m. A splendid program will be rendered. All are cordially invited.—W. Cansler, teacher.