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Historical Society State House THE FORUM VOL. 4, NO. 8. Notes of the James-town Exposition. Prof. W. E. B. Dubois is to prepare an exhibition along educational and sociological lines. He is in hearty sympathy with the Exposition idea, and realizes that in a large measure the Negro is on trial to show cause why he should not be convicted of incapacity to absorb the virus of civilization. Prof. Dubois is of the opinion that whatever may be the private notion of individuals as to the policy of separation, it is now the bounden duty of every Negro to come forward as a witness for the defense. Assurance has been given that several of the most noteable of the paintings of Henry O. Tanner which made him famous, will be on exhibition in the art department of the Negro exhibit at Jamestown. One, now in the possession of the Wannmaker family, of Philadelphia, and for which a round sum was paid, has been loaned to the exposition company for the occasion. Mrs. A. M. Curtis, Fiscal Agent, went te Boston this week to confer with Governor Curtis Guild Jr., and Mayor Fitzgerald and to conclude arrangements for the tranfer of tue Crispss Attacks monument on Boston Common to the Exposition grounds at Jamesown. The use of the historic statute of the famous Revolutiouary patriot was granted largely upon the recommenation of Senator Henry Cabet Lodge, and it will occupy a conspicuous place in front of the $40,000 Negro Building. Armstrong Manual Training School, the finest example the race has in America, of the City idea of industriol education, will have an imposing exhibit, planned by Principal W. Bruce Evans The devices and mechanical invections by Mr. Arthsr C. Newman are among the many striking features. They are simply wonderful and must be seen in operation to be properly appreciated. The Negro Exhibit will occupy six acres of the Exposition grounds, and will have several strvctures for the use of concessionaries, besides the $40,000 main building. Requests for concessions are constantly coming in, and con- tracts will be entered into at an early date. Quincy News Letter. Sunday was woman's day at the Culture Club. The day was beautiful which added very much to the spirit of the people. The vtce president, Mrr R. Tnornton The program was as follows: Prayer by the chaplain, song "Be ye doers and not sayers only." The Culture Clab. The church last Sunday was crowded to its utmost capacity, to listen to the program of the eay. Music was interpersed beautifully by the choir. The election of officers was postponed until Sunday, April 7th. The poinciple speaker of the occasion being Miss Hallie Q. Brown, a lady of national and international renown. She was escorted to the front by Rev, Jason Bundy, who introduced her to the Club in afew well chosen remarks. She was brief and pointed in her remarks, the subject of which was "Culture." It was observed very readily that she is a lady of rare intellectual ability, and extraordinary historical, practical knowledge. She said words of wisdom which redown upon the posterity of those who sat under her captivating voice, a rich heritage She was enthusiastically received. A part of her mission is securing moneys for educational work of our foreign students at Wilberforce and in Africa. The Club donated $6. EASTER BELLS. (By Miss Cora J. Ball, Quincy, Ill.) Ring the joyful Easter bells, Let their music rise and swell, Let their silv'ry voices tell Saddened hearts that all is well. 'Christ is risen' how they chime 'Is ris'n indeed;' the glorious rhyme Swells adown the years of Time, Drown'g sorrow, death and crime. "Christ is risen," how it swells From thy throats sweet Easter bells. Love and life your music tells. Rhyming, chiming Easter Bells. by the choir, instrumental. little Miss Nixon and Francis Robinson; instrumental duet, Madam R. Thornton and Miss Lizzie Smith; reading, Madam Miller; solo, Madam Hall; duet, Mes dames L. Brown and F. E. Cook violin solo, Madam F. Mundy. The paper for the day was read by Miss C. J. Ball, subject: "A Woman Would be an Angel Without a Man." The women in the audience solemnly bowed their heads and agreed. The discussion was opened by Madam F. P. Monroe, who is widely known for her frank and well worded speeches. Other ladies spoke on the subject. Mrs. F. E. Cook acted as journalist and Mrs. N. Brown, known for her impartial criticism, acted as critic. The large audience seemed to be well pleased as a whole. Men's day will be the first Sunday in April. Misses E. Mills and C. Davis, two charming young ladies, acted as ushers Company I was inspected last Thursday, by the United States Inspector, before a large crowd. Capt, Byrd, Lieuts, Shumaker The Easter Forum. We present to you today the 4th annual Easter number of the Forum, if it does not come up to your expectations, just say: "Well, I have not been as punctual and presume others are like me, in paying for The Forum, and suppose those young fellows did their best." We desire, however, to congratulate the merchants whose 'ads' appear in this paper and ask the people to trade with them and tell them you see their 'ad' in The Forum and that you desire to show that you appreciate the white people whos ask for your trade through this medium. The white person will give you credit for having business sense and you will aid us and we will be enabled to give you more for your money—all will be satisfied and we are bene fitted. Now let us also trade with Negro firms that advertise. Let us quit this old time foolishness. The Voice is here-for sale at Thompson's and Neal & Brown's "All is well, is well, is well," This the story that they tell, As they rise and sink and swell, Joyful chiming Easter bells. Joyous bells of Eastertide Sound your message far and wide Death and sin were crucified, When Christ our blessed and Robinson were made to feel very proud for the way the men conducted themselves. Rev. T. L. Smith was housed in last week on the account of his eyes, but was able to fill the pulpit Sunday night, The Christian Endeavor of the A. M. E. church is moving along nicely under the leadership of Mrs. Howell. Rev. Sydes was called out of the city last week and remained over Sunday. Mrs. Wilhilt's still on the sick list. Miss Mary Sims left Tuesday for Hayes, La., for health. John D. Rockefeller has given $50,000,000 to Chinese for higher education. The largest single donation made by the millionair. Some people, of course, will object to this; Had he given to some American Institution the objector would object just the same. [Saviour died. Woman's Club Notes The Mothers section under the chairmanship of Mrs. Julia Duncan, met at the residence of Mrs. Foree on E. Jackson street, Monday afternoon, Murch 18. There were twenty ladies present and it was a very busy meeting, consisting of comfort tacking and making arrangements for the bazaar to be held at the Union Baptist church, April 3, 4 and 5. There was a question box open and many importrnt questions were asked by the members. The next meeting will be held at the residence of Mrs. Esther Farmer. An excellent paper was read by Mrs. Daisy Alexander, subject: "What we can do." Light refreshments were served and a vote of thanks tendered the hostess for her hospitality The Philanthropic section will meet at the Home, Monday, the 25. Bring beans, sugar and potatoes at this shower; Mrs. Lucy Young, chairman. The public is invited to aid in this work. The Juvenile section met at Mrs. Cottmnn's on the 16; and munch sewing done by the girls. They meet to-day (Saturday) at the Home. All members are requested to bring their quilt squares and complete arrangements for the coming bazaar. The memorial services which was held at the Lincoln Colored Home on last Sunday afternoon in memory of Mrs. Mary Agnes Lawrence, was one which will long be remembered by all present. The eulogy by Rev. A. L. Stewart and Miss Hallie Q. Brown, were very commendable and the occasion was solemly observed. There was an attendance of one hundred or more to pay homage and respect to our dear friend. Petersburg News. Rev. Webster of Springfield, delivered good sermons at the Baptist church Sunday. Mrs. Wiley Brown and daughter are the guests of releatives in Bloomington. Mrs. Conley Motley has moved to Indianapolis, where she will reside. William Reed was a visitor in Peoria, Sunday. Mrs. Henry Hughes, who has been quite ill with rheumatism, is able to be out again. Why don't you colored young men read the Nrgro magazines and the leading curren literatureet you will never be worth a continental until you quit so much foolishness and learn something. Subscribe for the Forum. New York So. Bend, Ind. Jackson, Mich. Neuman's 121-WEST SIDE OF SQUARE "A Shop for Ladies" Chicago, Blooming-ton, Ill Oshkosh, Wis 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 Silk Jumper suits in all the new spring shades such as Leather Brown, Blue and Checks.....$15.00 Fine Panama Eton Suit with braid trimming. A $30 value..... $25.00 Black Panama Walking Skirt pleated style Special.....$5.00 Waists 10 different styles to choose from at.....$1.00 Waists NEWMAN'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. TURNER Are Always on top. Order your Spring Suit Will H. Barbour Our Associate Editor And Assistant Manager. (By E. L. Rogers.) Mr. Barbour was born in Keokuk, Iowa, March 2, 1870, and attended the schools there, at Quincy and also at Pittsfield, Ill., where his father now resides at the advanced age of 76 years. Mr. Barbour is a practical printer, and, having had much news paper experience, is considered an extraordinary good writer and possesses a splendid vocabulary. He was an apprentice in the printing office of Rev. G. H. McDaniel, Hannibal, Mo., in 1890, later was employed by the Hon. C. H. J. Taylor at Kansas City, Kas., and in this city, working for the Hon. S. B. Turner, who was then in charge of the State Capital. He went from here to Pittsfield, working there for some time. His next move was to St. Louis where he remained for a time and then from there to Os raloosa, Iowa, whe he worked for Geo. E. Tayl r until June 25, 1896, coming then to Springfield for the second time, where he has resided ever since. He accepted a position as compositor on the State Capital then being run by Capt. Jorday S. Murray. He was one of the organizers and stock holders in the Illinois Record, which begun in June 1902, and was the printer for six months on that paper. In February, 1904, The Forum was begun, and since that time he has been working for The Forum and Hamann, the printer. Mr. Barbour is an excellent penman and has had some experience as a type writer. He is married and has an estimable wife. He is a newspaper man by practice, having been directly connected with the business for seventeen years. 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Our stock is that is new in Ladies Skirts, Waists and are ready to serve you prices will speak for t in all the such as Blue and $15.00 Fine Pan with braid value Walking $5.00 Waists 10 dif choose fro AN'S 121 W. S We are ready to serve you. Our prices will speak for themselves. against the gigantic trusts and mono polies. 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. ek Issue of The be-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. s for $1.25 $1.25. EDW. ITCHELL, EARNEST HANNER, E. L. RICE. Everything Firstclass 721 East Washington Street The Voice. This magazine for March is here and is a gem. Every reading home should not be without one. Sketches of Ed Green, E. H. Morris, Maj. Buckner, S. L. Williams and other notable Illinoisans. Get you a Voice, for sale at 304 E. Washington St., 726 E. Washington St., and at Forum Office. Now if The Forum elect all you people, what are you going to say? --- Northbound. Arrive. Depart. *Alton Limited 11:53 am 11:53 am *Prairie State Express. 2:45 pm 2:45 pm *Bloomington Accom Starts 5:00 pm †Capital City Flyer. 8:35 pm Stops *Palace Express. 12:20 am 12:20 am *Midnight Special. 2:43 am 2:43 am *Atlantic Express-Chi Starts 7:00 am *St. Louis Accom. 11:35 am 11:35 am *Spfd-Eldred Accom 10:35 am Stops *Sunday Special. 10:45 pm Stops Southbound. Arrive. 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Starts 7:00 am *Daylight Special 5:05 pm 5:10 pm *St. Louis Express 5:36 pm 5:35 pm aChicago Mall 10:25 am Stops *Daily. aDaily except Sunday. B. & O. S. W. RAILWAY. Eastbound Trains. Arrive. Depart. aRoyal Blue Limited..... 7:30 am 7:30 am *Wash. & New York Lim.. Starts 8:00 pm *Beardstown & Puna 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. Meets First Monday of each Month at Odd Fellow's Hall, South Fifth Street. R. S. DONALDSON, Pres. DR. J. H. MAGEE, Secy. THE FORUM Voters of said place: I think it my duty to open your eyes concerning the present Mayor's election April 2nd, 1907. Now citizens do you realize what he has done the laat two years of his reign over your city, if not I will try to make it plain to you whether you have been benefited by by him or not. First I will illustrate. The first pavement contract that was let by Mayor Bealle's board of local improvement the price per yard was $1.13 Laborers wages $1.75 per day. Later estimates were raised and contracts let and kept increasing until they have reached $1.39 per square yard, men working are still only getting $1.75 per day. If the above is true in what way is the property holder who pays or the laboring man who works hard for every cent benefited by the present Mayor's local improvement. Second illustration. When the work was going on in different parts of the city and the contractors were hiring their men did they hire you? No. When the city granted a franchise to the A. J. P. street line did the Mayor and the council make an argument that the said company should not draw the color line? No they did not, still you have to pay taxes. Third illustration. Have any of you worked in the Beall Shovel factory? No Now voters stop and consider the step you will take April 2nd, and cast your lo for the welfare of your race and prosperity of your city. TIME CARD ILLINOIS TRAGTION SYSTEM ILLINOIS TRACTION SYSTEM. East Bound for Decatur, Clinton and all 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. 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. 7:00 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 only. °Limited cars, making all stops. §"Corn Belt Limited" to St. Louis. Dr.C.H. JONES, Contractor -- Builder Real Estate Rentals and Loans. Daily except Sunday. All others daily. ROUND TRIP TICKETS sold on the cars by conductors to all points, at 11 a.m. per mile. $10 FARE BOOKS, sold at ticket offices for $7.50, good for individuals, limit one year, good for faidlies, limit six months. COMMUTATION BOOKS of 52 rides sold at ticket offices at 10 per mile. ROUTE YOUR SHIPMENTS via the Interurban Expressa. Express service at freight rates. NO DUST DIRT SMOKE CINDERS DERS Alton Illinois. Political Times. Mat, Lee vs Birdleg Collins, two well known puglists of St. Louis, Mo., are matched to fight a finish bout at the Union Athletic Club in Gills Hall, Second and Cherry Streets. April 4th. Both are colored and have good ring records. They will go for the championship of Missouri. They fight at 135 pounds. The pastor and members of A. M. E. church are going to have a general jubilee over the success of their revival meeting in the near fnature. Mrs. Mary Skinner, who has been dangerously ill is recovering fast. The trial of James Norval vs Joseph Moore has been set for the next term of conrt. Captain Jones of St Louis has bought real estate in our city and intends to make his home here. The Captain is a man of high Professional. Dr. C. L. BOYD. 59-60 Franklin Life Bld'g. PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON. HOURS—9 to 11:30 a. m. 2 to 5 p. m. 7 to 9 p. m. Phones—Old, 1298; New,2396. Specialist in Diseases of Women and Chil- dren. Vote for the best men. Register March 12. ROY SEELEY. ROY SEELEY. $ 5 2 3 \frac{1}{2} $ North Side Square. Both Phones 1503 Dr. S. A. WARE. PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS. OFFICE:—6271/2 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: 107% West Side Square. HOURS: 9 to 11 a. m.; 3 to 5; 7 to 8 p. m. FIRST WARD PLACE: 118 North 13th Street HOURS: Till 8 a. m.; 1 to 1 m.; 3 to 6; 9 p. m., and at night. Telephone Main line Loans. Manager Peerless Ideal Portrait Co Business Letters, Deeds. Wills and Mortgages drawn. All business confidential. Office: 116 South Seventh Street. standing in the military service of the Battle Ax Club of St. Louis, Mo., the same carrying off prizes of drill contests. For Home-Made Cakes, Pies, Cookies, And a first-class meal, patronize BROWN & NEIL'S Restaurant 126 East Washington Street Regular Meals, 20c SUNDAYS: 25c. The Forum's Staff. E. L. Rogers, Editor-in-Chief and Business Mgr. Will H. Barbour, Asst. Editor. Miss Pearl Bowles, Office Clerk, Bookkeeper and Collector. Miss Retta Davis, Society Editress. Miss Leota Singleton, So. End Reporter. Miss Allene White, Contributor. Mrs. E. L. White, Contributo. Chas. Hatcher, Alton Reporter and Agt. Miss Nannie Davis, Petersburg. T. R. Thompson, Adv. Solicitor and Cartoonist. H. A. Donegon, Lincoln. Address matter for the paper to The Forum, 305 1/2 So. Sixth St. Matters of business or information to E. L. Rogers, Mgr. The Clubs, Social and Otherwise. Ladies' Sunlight Social, meets every Wednesday at the residences of its members, discusses art, culinary, and home circle questions. St. Paul Sewing Circle meets every Thursday at Lecture room of St. Paul church, discusses all important home circle questions. Mothers' Literary, meets every month, auxiliary to St. Paul Sewing Circle. The Woman's Club, meets every week, is the oldest club—has been and is a rescue club for the fallen, a philanthropic agency, this club has a social and juvenile section, Mrs. C. H. Morgan is president, Mrs. Higginbotham is chairman, of the social section; Miss Clara Blackwell is press reporter for this club. The None-Such, is a social club among the younger society folk—meets every Thursday. The Don't Worry, is a club composed of the elderly married ladies—meets weekly. Other clubs will be added as they are made known. Lodges and their meeting nights and place of meeting will be carried for 25c the month. We have all manner of lodges here. Parties, who do not get their paper Saturdays, will complain to their carrier. You should, at least, get your paper in the afternoon on Saturdays. The Episcopal Mission, services every Sunday at Masonic Hall at 3 o'clock. The Culture club meets every Sunday at 4 o'clock at St. John's A. M. E. church. New Spring Suits Mr. David Moore. Efficient Head Waiter Leland Hotel. The above is the likeness of Mr. David Moore, present head waiter of the Leland hotel, who, by his sturdy traits has become one of the best and most admired headwaiters since Mr. Young's time. Mr. Moore is a progressive young man and possesses a good name, very amiable and industrious. He has traveled considerably and is well informed About two years ago Mr. Moore [Name] married a very estimable young lady of Bloomington, who had formerly lived seven years in Philadelphia, her native home being Virden, Macoupin County, Ill. Mr. Moore is an ex-member of the 8th regiment and a Spanish-American war veteran, having been a member of Co., G of the above named regiment which went to Cuba in 1898 to defend the flag. Mr. and Mrs. Moore reside on N. 2d street. A Correction. On account of carelessness or oversight in the proof-reader of The Forum, there were several small errors in last issue. Where it said of J. E Smith, "impeachable," it should have read, "unimpeacheable," and D. C. Kearns, it should have said "conceded to." There should be an 's' also in the word consistency, on the editorial page. A Distinguished Visitor. Mrs. F. J. Barbour, one of Alton's pioneer workers and a woman of considerable fame, will arrive in the city Saturday night over the C. & A. Ry., and will be the guest of Shiloh Court No. 1, on Palm Sunday. She will read a very interesting paper at the service at the St. Paul A. M. E. church at 3 p. m., March 24. Mrs. Barbour will be accompanied by one of her daughters. You will miss a rare treat if you fail to hear her. She will be met by the M. A. Matron of Shiloh No. 1, Mrs. E. O. McKinney. Mrs. Davis of 820 Spring St. is yet in poor health, but on the mend. THE FORUM New w SP Copyright. 1907. by L. ADLER BROS. & CO --- --- A.C. James DRUG STORE Square East Side Square For pure Drugs and fine Toilet Articles. Ice Cream, Soda and Phosphates. Prescriptions carefully compounded. Fancy Goldfish for sale. The Candidates. Again we say that J. Emil Smith should make an ideal city clerk and that a vote for him is a vote in the substantiation of the entire of the entirerepublican fabric. The whole is not whole if any of its composite parts are taken away. Mr. Smith is a young man desirous of making his way up through life. His father died when he was but a "kid" and we commend him to you as deserving the place he aspires for. One thing is signal, no candidate on the republican side is assailing his opponent. The same as said above may be truly said of Seeley, except his father is not dead D. S. Griffiths is a worthy young man, has a splendid record behind and not one paper finds any derogatory word to say. That old talk about "machine men," is a chestnut. --- --- Owing to our increased business in Young Men's Clothing we were obliged to enlarge the selling space of this department. Our introductory sale of New Spring Styles will take place Friday and Saturday, March 22d and 28d. Special prices will prevail. For above two days only, we will sell all of our New Spring Young Men's Suits at the following reduced prices: We carry, by far, the best fitting Clothing that is sold in Springfield. D. G. PATTERSON, Druggist, Cor. 16th and Cap. Av. Prepared to give you special bargains for your Easter clothes in fine perfumes, toilet articles and high-grade candies----Fine Cioars-best brands D. G. PATTTERSN. The Forum is the best for advertising. CLOTHING CO. 518 S. S. Square Spring Suits increased business in Young Men's Cloth led to enlarge the selling space of this factory sale of New Spring Styles will t and Saturday, March 22d and 28d. Spe avail. For above two days only, we will Spring Young Men's Suits at the follow- S. S. Square. Press in Young Men's Clothing selling space of this de. New Spring Styles will take March 22d and 23d. Special two days only, we will sell Men's Suits at the following or 11.25 or 12.00 or 13.50 or 15.75 or 17.25 or 21.75 itting Clothing that is sold in of Clothing Tomlinson $12.50 Suits for 11.25 $13.50 Suits for 12.00 $15.00 Suits for 13.50 $18.00 Suits for 15.75 $20.00 Suits for 17.25 $25.00 Suits for 21.75 far, the best fitting Clothing that is o Floors of Clothing zabeth Tomlin Two Floors of Clothing Elizabeth Tomlinson Only lady Photographer in the city Give her a call. Ladies and children's pictures a specialty. Adams Street. 50412 East Adams Street. Subscribe for the Forum. G. PATTERSON gist, Cor. 16th and Cap ed to give you special barga ATTERSON 16th and Cap. A you special bargains f You see Bud Brandon is not so strong in the Will George regime Bud is just in charge of Democratic headquarters for pecuniary considerations. All Grammaticaly For Griffiths. First person. I am for Griffiths Second person. you are for Griffiths. Third person he is or they are for Griffiths—masculine gender. Is Will George betting anything in this campaign. Fred Mortimer is right in what he says of the arrogant police thugs that infest our four courts. In reply to our esteemed contemporary, the Detroit, Mich., Informer, relative to what we said of Liberia and his advice to us how to help Liberia not fail we desire to say that we said what we said in sincerity and not for the purpose of creating any argument on the question. We do not know anything about what plans the Informer has of aiding the Liberians. As to us forming a Club and raising money is a far fetched nonsensical theory, inefficient and impracticable. So far as the "trace we are aiming to serve," is concerned, just such methods and theories has caused much of the failures. In short we did not know that Liberia was asking aid through such an untimely channel as that. Dr. J. H. MaGee. Elsewhere in this number of The Forum is a cut of Dr. J. H. MaGee, a worthy representative of this state and community, whose life work stands out prominent, "an heritage to posterity." It is the mission and the desire of The Forum, regardless of the idiosyncracies of individual, yea and to any of our petty differences and faults, to laud the men and the women both old and young who have or are making a mark in life which is commendable. The spirit of jealousy has been too prevalent and we are too afraid to give persons credit for their sterling qualities while they live. Dr. MaGee has done many many noble things for the Negro race in an age and time that it took men of extraordinary ability and courage to speak. As a politic a he has stood firm and immovable for republican principles and for equal and exact treatment to all men before the laws of this state and nation. It is but the duty of us, the free born generation, to make note of these things and cheer these our benefactors, in the day of their maturity both white and colored. Joe Gans, the champion, in refuting the charge that he has thrown away his earnings, says: "I want it known that I have made over to my mother every dollar of my savings, and her bank account is now fully $30,000."—Exchange. [Hurrah for Gans.] To say that the chief editor of the Register, is 'scissors,' is the "most unkindest cut of all,'" Dr. Scott. THE FORUM 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, While the men are busily engaged hurrahing for Griffiths and putting up heavy odds on the feather weight champion, the women are slipping around picking out their Easter hats and dresses even if they can't get them all this Easter. United States Senator Foraker is proving himself not only to be the Negroes friend, true and tried but that he is a champion for the people and is a brainy lawyer, who never loses his temper but always meets the enemy so forcibly that they must marvel at the alertness and sagrecity of the Onioan. During an examination of a certain witness named Ferguson, there seems to be quite a query as to whether or not Ferguson is a negro or a white man One of Mr. Foraker's opposing counsel asked Foraker, laughingbut, "Senator is Ferguson a 'nigger,' or a white man?' In his usual cool and witty manner, Foraker replied. "I don't know I think he is a mulatto." Newman, the leading fashionable ladies' ready made clothing house have their ad in The Forum, and is thereby, soliciting your patronage. This is undoubtedly, the finest store of its kind in central I in is. We refer you you ladies to Nemman for two reasons, primarily namely, Their ad is here asking for your patronage, and the manager and his aids are courteous and desirious of our trade, their goods are superior and their styles are the latest Parisan and New York. We commend you ladies to Newman. Bert Barton and others are staunch democrats now, but when Griffiths is elected they will be around harping, "I knowd Shorty" ever since he was a boy—all colored people are Repubicans, etc." "It is no benefit to have given me something, but it is a benefit to have enabled me to obtain something for myself."—Emerson. A. B. Cochran. George E. Keys, Thomas E. Lyon. Joseph D, Myers, James B. Osby, George D. Parkin, George Simmons. Senator Forakea. To The Ladies. MOTTO: EASTER Sunday March Sun Everybody will be ou tor the occasion, jus Monday night, April 1st. 19 ter Ball, at Masonic Hall, Everybody is invited which will undoub thing given Music by Nix's Orchestra. Committee: James Adams, Everybody will be out in "Fresh Fronts" for the occasion, just keep them on until Monday night. April 1st. 1907 aud 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 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 >PRINUP1B: D, ... Typewriter. For typewritten letters and es W. H. BARBOUR. The greatest of all newspapers is the daily Globe-Democrat, of St. Louis. 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. Subscribe for the Forum. NEWSPAPER LAW. 3051 < 3051 < 3051 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. 4. LOWARD BAUMANN CHAS. T. BAUMANN 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! Don't borrow the Forum. "For good work, quick work, easy work, and all kinds of work, give me the Remington," says the experienced operator. Remington Typewriter Company Remington Typewriter Company M BROTHERS” Washingten and Fifth Sts. - Springfield, Ill. So ere In Selecting ———— For Spring we invite your early inspection of our beautiful line of Suits, Hats and Furnishings for Men, Young Men and Children. Our prices, qualitss considered, are tne lowest. al Society and Local Miss Clara J Ball deserves “honorable mention,’ for the classic poem on Easter, which appears on the front page’ Mrs. Sadie Brooks is so as to be about again, Go to Appel's for clothes. The Tribe of Simeon. The Tribe of Simeon of St. Paul’s A.M. E, church will give an entertainment and egg rolling Easter Monday, April Ist at St, Paul's A. M. E. church, Admission 10 cents. Come one and all and enjoy an evening of fun. Mrs. R. S: Donaldson Princess. Improying.. Mr. John Gladney, who has been indisposed for several months, is able to be out again. The entire populace is glad that heis better, and cn the way to complete recovery. Miss Pearl Bowles of The Fo- rum staff has been indisposed this week. The Forum beiag assisted by Misses Snowden anc Brewington: T St. Paul’s Sewing Circle Notes, The entertainment given by the Ladies oi the Sewing Circle on last Thursday evening was fairly well attended. A splendid program was rendered, The pa- pers read by Mrs. A, B, Jones and Dr, J. H. MaGee were well prepared and delivered, The ori- ginality and symetry of Mrs. Jones’ paper, with therich, his- torical researches of: Dr. MaGee, made up arare literary product. ion, The reading of Miss Max well and that of Mr, Green were excellent, portraying the genius of arttsts. The music interper- sed by Mrs Nailer, Misses Price and White was classic and well rendered, The Circle have be- gun making arrangements for the annual bazaar which will be given April 29.30, May 1 and 2 The Mothers Literary will meet in the lecture room next Thursday afternoon at which time Mrs. Jackson of Decatur will be pres- ent and make an address, BOY—Wanted to work around house, 14 or 16 years of age, Apply at 3054 S. 6th St. If yon are for better Spring. field help the Y M. ©, A, IN naar er THE FORUM 4 728 Rast Telephone: Wash rae ELK CAFE | New 779 J.Edw.Thompson~ - C. R. Rucker Proprietors. Get your Easter dinner, Easter eggs, Easter sundae and Easter frappe at the BE se EIE I. Cafe frie The Elegant Fountain is on Courteous and Polite service accorded to everyone. Your presence as well as your money, welcome. Think it over. 728 E. 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Gomann The Printer 1051 So. 6th St. EDITORIAL Saturday March 23, 1907 The Register and The Journal. During every campaign for political domination the Register and the Journal make themselves the subject of ridicule, and their editorial pages obnoxious and the very air odius with vituperations hurled at the other's party and candidates they oppose. These papers usurp too much of their "valuable" space with vile personal epithets. The people become wearied and the papers are lessening their integrity and weakening their truth and veracity as to "general reputation." State your case honorably and fairly and let us not create so much partisan friction—let each man stand on his merits—the fites being the survivors. We are all fallible and none of us without a virtue. Some one will be defeated and whoever is victorious is supposed to let it rain on the unjust and the just "a like," There is such a thing as "uncivilized war fare." To Draw Social Line. A company of gentlemen, the committee of whom is composed of U. G. Cabbel, W. A. Stewart and A. M. Williams have proceeded to draw a social line having become ashamed at the way our social fabric has declined. On the 28th of this month they give their first entertainment which will bein the nature of a ball, None but those within this prescribed circle are admissable. Mr. Williams, when the writer interviewed him and endorsed the idea, said: "There is some friction already arising, but the entertainment, the music and the ball would be procured and that if no one save himself and wife were there it would go on." The writer commends the idea of drawing the Social line. The way that married men and the young men, all of us, have thrown ourselves in contact with people from the worse element is a disgrace. There should be more of these Social lines drawn. We commend the idea and applaud the men in their initial step toward a better and nobler Springfield. D. C. Kearns should be given the Aldrmanic reins in the 7th ward and the voters are going to do their duty. Don't pay any attention to Marcts Terrill & Co. Subscribe for the Forum. THE FORUM F. R. Simmons is a candidate for Superviser. The articles heroin given were not intended to exagerate nor to co-erce, but when we state that he is a worthy young man, capable and trustworthy—we believe we are asserting facts. Simmons is synonowith gentility. Why should the Negro continually complain that there is no one to fill Douglas, Dunbar's or some other notable man's "place" There is no two things the same. Let us strive to do all we can, being the rich legacies of Douglasandothers why should not some of us surpass him. Do your duty and labor for sublime heights and noble things and all will come out well, Hope which is the anchor of the soul has its seasons like every other soul product. It does not strive with a man always. Sometimes it famishes, but again it springs eternal in the human breast. The spring returns with the blossoms and flowers, with green foliage and blue skies. It brings the voice of the singing birds, and adorns the earth as a bride. The storms of winter having passed away, its coldness and desolation are felt no more, so the believer in the springtime of hope emerges out of all that is dark and dreary and chilly, with fears and apprehensions as to eternal state of things and a world of light and gladness springs up to cheer and animate him Hope in Christ is to the little world of the inner man what springtime is to the external world of Nature—an animated principle in perpetual operation to soften the present, if it be gloomy, and to gild the prospects before us with bright anticipations of good things to come.—N. B. U. Republicans of Chicago and elsewhere should not think a Negro an ingrate for reciprocating Now there are many able Negroes supporting Dunne, not because Busse is a bad man but simply because the belive in doing unto others as others do unto them or as they would have others do unto them. Democrats should not be given evil for good even in politics, it will not do. It should apply individually, why should it not apply dividually? Not only uliimatum for the Republicans is to promise more and do more than the Democrats, if they heire to hold a majority of the Nefiro vote. While we owe our freedom and citizens rights to the Republican party there are men who are equally as liberal toward our rights now, any of the Democratic party as the Republican yarty. The times have so comsletely changed, locally especially, that to refer to Lincoln, Sumner and John Brown is not alone sufficient with all. We hope that the G. O. P., will take cognizance of this salient fact, for we believe Busse should be elected regardless of Dunne's popularity. When poliecemen assault lawyers who are looking after their clients what will they do to ordinary citizens who are not in their band wagon? How is it that you never read of people dying from a surplus of joy? Chicago Republicans. TUCKER'S PLACE. Board and Lodging House, First class accommodations Regular meals at regular meal hours. 206 North 14 St. New Telepnone, 1478. 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. The Forum is the best for advertising. H. TUCKER, Proprietor. 529 North Side Square 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. seeus 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. ce r. 11t and Madison. A. M. Williams. Real Estate and General 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. 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. Death of Mrs. Emma Brown Rector Died in Central Hospital at Jacksonville, Ill., March 16, 1907 Mrs. Emma Brown Rector. The remains were shipped to Springfield Sunday morning, March 17. and removed to Rhoden's Undertaking establishmen and prepared. She was later removed to her father's residence in the country. The funeral was held at the country residence and interment made in Oak Ridge Cemetery: The Nightin Ragtime The amatur play last Monday night at Masonic Hall, conducted by Miss Etta Davis and Thomas Nix, was a fairly good play. The hall was well filled. The comedians kept the house in a roar und everyone seemed to be satisged with the production. The rendition of "When Malinda Sings," by Miss Blossom Lee was very good, also Miss Davis' rendition The entire cast may be congratulated considering the meager opportunities. Subscribe for the Forum. THE FORUM THE MUSICIAN 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. Mrs, Grant Morton of 1421 E. Carpenter Street was surprised Saturday evening March 16th. by a number of her friends in honor of her birthday. She was the reof some beautifull and useful presents. Joe Morgan, Shipping Clerk Mr. Joe Morgan, shipping clerk at Newman's, west side, says they are fine people. Joe is one young man who has good qualities and believes in frugality and is opposed to dives and lazy men. Joe is a member of Co. H. 8th Infantry, ranking 2nd Lieutenant. We need more young men such as Morgan. A Surprise. Extra Forum Out Fifteen Hundred Copies Will give you reasons wh dnblican ticket. Watch for See Us For We have opened phic office at 305 S Letters writte Business acco Telephone, old, 9 FOR M VOTE D.S. GRI Election Apr Will give you reasons why you should support the Rednublican ticket. Watch for Griffiths platform. We have opened a Public Stenographic office at 305 South Six Street. Letters written or composed Business accounts itemized Telephone, old, 998. THE FORUM. FOR MAYOR VOTE FOR D.S. GRIFFITHS. Election April 2nd. 1907. For City Att'y. Vote for Roy M. Seeley 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 o 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 choice wheat land in the counties of Ellis, Trego, Grove, Wallace, Lane,Greeley, Kearney and Morton bought exceedingly low during hard times which I now want to close out at once and which I offer to sell far below or NOTICE. Parties will please enter into no business transactions for this paper 60 YEARS' EXPERIENCE PATENTS TRADE MARKS DESIGNS COPYRIGHTS & C. Anyone sending a sketch and description may quickly ascertain our opinion free whether an invention is probably patentable. 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 Scientific American. A handsomely illustrated weekly. Largest circulation of any scientific journal. Terms, $3 a year; four months, $1. Sold by all news dealers. MU Co. 3 way. York ansas Lands! at Bargain Counter es! dinary market prices. I WANT TO DEAL WITH PURCHASER DIRECT. Write me for full particulars how I can save you money. Lee Monroe. N. E. Corner Sixth and Kansas, Avenues, Topega, Kansas. with anyone save authorized agents vested with the power, and will pay no bills except to parties of the office personnel. MANAGER. Afro-Ameri can Progress Read before the Culture Club, Sunday, March 10, 07. It was once said by the great Frederick Douglas, "the colored people shall not crawl forever in the dust. It is honorable to do whitewashing but there is no reason why my people should do this and nothing else. Their day will come and they will be found in all pursuits achieving distinction and showing capabilities which they were never supposed to possess. The destiny of the race lies in their own hands. They must carve out their own fortunes and they will do it." The words of the eminent orator are now coming true. Our people are aiming higher and higher, marching onward and upward showing that what other races have done, they can do. To prove this, let us note the general advancement made by our race during the last thirty years of their freedom. In 1863, four millions of Negroes went forth to battle for themselves with little of this world's goods, no education and without the ability to see the dignity in labor; for though they had worked, it had been compulsory and in obedience to their masters. Thus we see that degraded, superstious and, ignorant as he was, one of the first things necessary to make him an intelligent being was to educate him. No people ever learned more in so short a time. He is ever taking on better and purer traits of character. He delights in seeking information for himself and in the education of his children. He is as proud of his own society as the white man is of his. But to teach the Negro to provide for himself, to teach him self control and the value of time and money, was not an easy task. It was learned only by experience; through hard trials, discouragements and difficulties. Now what has been accomplished? The Negro has his own schools, churches and private institutions of learning, and he has not stopped with a normal education, but has said, if it takes an academic, a collegiate or a polythemic education for a white man to succeed, I will strive on and get the same education, in order that I may succeed. Summing it all up then we see that the Negro has reduced his illiteracy 45 per cent. He has written over 500 books, published 300 newspapers. has 2000 lawyers, a large number of doctors and 32000 teachers. The industrial line of education is steadily growing in all sections of the country and will ere long, occupy a prominent part in the education of our people. The emphasis laid upon this line of work at Hampton institutes and Tuskegee institute, is having its effect upon civilization. Thus we see that the industrial education which was once confined to a few institutions, has been adopted in a large number of cities both north and south. The results of this can easily be seen. Hundreds of skillful mechanics and competent artisans can be found in all sections of the country. But there is probably no phase of Afro-American progress so marked THE FORUM as the rise and development of our literature. A careful survey of the field from 1880 to 1890, shows astonishingly large number of productions in history, biography, religion, poetry and pure literature. These books supply ample food for the rising Negro to feed upon in his endeavor to climb the ladder of fame, honor and distinction. Negro literature is as you all know, not widely known but we hope this state of affairs will not long exist. That the scope and influence of our literature may be broadened and the Negro recognized as a writer and literary worker. Besides his advancement in education, industry and literature, the Negro has evidenced a brave and courageous spirit. He has not betrayed a trust left to him and whenever it has been necessary for him to take up arms he has done so unflinchingly. He has gone into the thickest of the fray and has shed his blood for God and his country for liberty and right. The Negro has also shown a persevering spirit and it matters not how hard the trials or how great the danger he is always happy. In the late war with Spain when the soldiers were marching up San Juan Hill and the Rough Riders were under cross-fire, the Negroes showed a happy disposition by singing "There'll be a hot time in this old town to-night" and the battle that was fought th at night was the turning point of the war. As the Negro has made such great progress since his freedom we believe that he will continue until he stands on the same ground with his white brother or until he is even superior to him. His progress has not only been great but has been marvelous. But although the Negro has done so much toward reducing hss illiteracy there is yet another thing for him to learn. He must learn to help his brother as well as himself. He must learn to be proud of his black skin and kinky hair. For though your skin be fair as a lily and your hair as straight as can be, unless you have character, will power and self-pride, you will never be a true man or woman. God has created all men equal, he has given to each one certain talents and the use we make of these talents is what will solve the problem. We believe that there is a bright future for the Negro, for we are rising, rising; we are to be found in every avenue of life, and ere long our march of progress will be ended, we will have reached the topmost round of the ladder and the world will recognize us as a race which obstacles and hardships couldn't keep down.—LINNIE V. MDDANIEL. Miss Cora J. Ball, an accom plished young school teacher of Quincy, arrived in the city to.day and will be the guest of Mrs. R. A. Byrd, 1003 South College St. Prof M. A. Malone, principle of Lincoln school Quincy, Ill., is in the city and will be the guest of Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Williams while here. Prof. R. A. Byrd and Mr. Warrick the two competent and efficient Insurance clerks at the state house are a credit to this city and to Illinois. We are very proud of then from the positions they hold and from the feet that they are young men of sterling qualities and unquestionable character, we also commend Governor Deneen because he appears to put a premium on a man's worth, ability and fitness. Local News Notes 10 Reepublican Candidate for mayor of Springfield. 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 22 The subject of this sketch A. Morris Williams is the ombodiment of a self-made man. He came to Springfield with some considerable business experience in the summer of 1902, but was without any means whatever. He has steadily marched forward by pluck, aggressiveness and energy. He began business here as a shoe repairer and has elevated to the acknowledged king of colored real estate men. He organized an insurance company here and a Building and Loan Association, and was and is in the front ranks of them who desire elevation, always pushing and pulling. He studied law with Harlan law class and took the examination last winter, but did not pass, he is determined to take same again. He took special studies at Ambidexter and received a diploma of efficiency, also has a diploma from the Iaw University at Vincennes for a special treatise He is now constructing a dozen houses on lots adjacent to Camp Lincoln His home place at 1606 E. Jackson Street is a model one, one and one-half stories, a new house of six rooms, bath, water and gas fixtures, a beautiful barn and lot This is one of the most beautiful places in the community when he completes arrangements. THE FORUM WILL BE OUT MONDAY A. M. APRIL 1st., 1500 COPIES Will be mailed to regular city subscribers and sold and distributed free on the streets by news boys. Will take up issues of the campaign only and ask the voters to come forth on the morrow and show cause why we should not have a change. Will compare all candidates and their parties. David S. Griffiths David S. Griffiths A. Morris Williams Pioneer RealEstateMan & Promoter [Name] Dr. J. H. MaGee President Ambidexter Institute Springfield, Illinois. THIS school is destined to be a lever in the industrial elevation and evolution of not only the colored people, but the whole people of the city. Dr. MaGee is very optimistic of the ultimate success of the school. In an interview with the secretary, Thos. E. Lyon, he assured us that the school will be a success. There are over 40 students enrolled and very able teachers have charge of the different departments. G MRS. MITCHELL, of Wilberforce University located at Xenia, Ohio, has accepted the position as seamstress. She is a seamstress of rare ability. Dr. Fulton a college graduate, has charge as principal and teacher of the special studies. Dr. MaGee and the board are first endeavoring to get competent persons at the head of each department. They are now confident of securing the $10,000 bequeatment, after which the perpetuity and sustenance of the institution shall be secure. Like these Y. M. C. A. people, let us all boost the Ambidexder and lay aside all petty presumptions and build and lift up as we climb, in reality, in spirit as well as in words. THIS is a good cause and for that very fact, shall not perish. Address all information notices to DR J. H. MAGEE, President, Box 71, Springfield, Illinois. E. L. Rogers Manager Forum. (By Will H. Barbour.) Mr. Roger, the manager of the Forum, was born in the state of Mississippi where he was reared and where he attended school and Sunday school until 22 years of age. He remained with his parents on their far mutil 11 or 12 years of age, where, as a matter of course, he did not have access to as good school facilities as is usually had in the towns and cities, and even those schools are not as good as the ones in Illinois, and most northern, western and eastern states. He attended the schools as best THE FORUM J. H. Ma Ambidexter Springfield, Illinois ed to be a lever in the industrial ple, but the whole people of the ci of the ultimate success of the sch ured us that the school will be a s others have charge of the different L. L. of Wilberforce University le as seamstress. She is a seamstress principal and teacher of the spec et competent persons at the head o 0,000 bequeatment, after which th Like these Y. M. C. A. people, let ons and build and lift up as we o and for that very fact, shall not p MAGEE, President, Box 71, Spring the industrial elevation ple of the city. pass of the school. In an will be a success. T ne different department University located at is a seamstress of rare of the special studies. at the head of each depe er which the perpetu people, let us all be up as we climb, in re shall not perish. Ad ox 71, Springfield, Illi he could, working mornings and evenings for several years and graduated from the Oxford high school in 1895—to use his own language, "went through all the books used in that school and made a speech at the commencement." He further says that he found out that when people get diplomas they find out what they don't know. Mr. Rogers took special studies in ancient history, Latin and biography but did not complete them. Inadvertently in the fall of 1900, his health becoming impaired, he came to Springfield, and attended business college, taking shorthand and typewriting and reviewing rhetoric, English and studying psychology logic and Latin as specials. He did not quite complete the business college course, owing to the fact --- --- that with A.W. Naylor and the writer, the Illinois Record was started in July 1902, which was abandoned in the fall of the same year. In Fedrurary 1904. Mr. Rogers and myself launched the Forum which has met with success. With the co operation of C. S. Gibbs, G. W. Obie and A. M. Williams, the Harlan law class was formed and under the able Hon. H. Clay Wilson, took up the study of law for three years, though none of the class has been admitted to the bar, all feel that the inauguration was not in vain and that much good was derived from the study. He read through Walker and contracts and delved a little in Greenleaf's Evidence. His aims and determinations are to finish the law course but he has been compelled to abandoned the study on the account of the business connected with the paper usurping his time. His mother and father, two brothers and two sisters yet live. One brother and sister have passed from these mundane shores. The demise of this sister has terribly grieved Mr. Rogers and he says he can never be fully consoled, for reasons he cannot account for. A. E. L. Rogers. At the close of the war in 1865 his mother said she was a girl, of about 17 years, or their about. The senior Mr. Rogers was reared in Iowa and went south after the war, being the first and only colored school teacher in that community. The elder Rogers also took an active part in politics during those turbulent times of reconstruction. E. L. Rogers learned the rudiments of the art preservative in his native state and since the advent of The Forum has developed into a printer of no mean proficiency. Mr. Rogers believes there is efficacy in religion and says that his algebra, geometry and cube root seemed easier after being "born again. He is a Methodist, but believes that "once in Christ is never out." In the notes I asked him for of his history, we find this as to matrimony: "If I had married when I started to and had not been divorced, I suppose I would be not single now—but one of my 'intendeds' died, the other married because I defaulted, and the other intendeds are yet living." Mr. Rogers' aim in life is to be a benefit to humanity and to do something like the great men, immutable and indestructible News From Petersburg William E. Penick was a visitor in Springfield last Sunday. Miss Margaret West of Springfield, was the guest of friends in the city last Sunday. Rev. Prowell of Paris, Mo., delivered good sermons at the Baptist church last Wednesday and Thursday evenings, assisted by Rev. Madison of Kewanee. Ill. Mrs. Henry Hughes is very ill this week with rheumatism. Mrs. Samuel Harris suffered last week with lagrip. Miss Sadie Mack of Moberly, Mo., is visiting her aunt, Mrs. Alice Ray. 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Make at the Shoe Store GS., Props. book in Our Wind LIN Sav Rose f of the wo PRICES Look in Our Window for Styles. LINCOLN-----Emancipator [Pencil sketch of Abraham Lincoln, a prominent American statesman and leader of the Civil War. He is depicted in a formal suit with a bow tie, wearing a white shirt and black vest. Lincoln is known for his role in the American Civil War and his efforts to preserve the Union. The image is likely from a historical publication or a museum collection.] Savior, Patriot, Great. Rose from obscurity to nobility and is now the model Martyr of the world. A soldier, statesman, lawyer, philosopher. State and National offices.....$10.00 County offices ..... 5.00 Mayor of Springfield ..... 5.00 Regular write-ups, 10 cents per line. Ten-line notice one time, with announcement, free. 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 ```markdown ``` The Board of Supervisors. J. B. Osby and A. B. Cochran must and will be elected, also Thos, E. Lyon. There are seven to be elected, 14 names will appear on the ticket. 7 Rəpuqlican and 7 Democrats. Remember J. B. Osby for one, A. B. Cochran, Thos, E. Lyon, Geo. Keyes, Geo. Rankin and the others. Frank R. Simmons is not on the Republican ticket, but we endorse the young man on his ability and for personal liking and the reputation of the man. L. W. Coe is an old gentleman, give him the job of Assessor, Mr. Hazlet has had it for one year and is a young man. Ruckel seems to be a nice sort of a man. Remember the needy ones, not only in your prayers but at the polls. Gospel Services at Union A great revival will be begun Sunday. March 24 at Union Baptist church. conducted by able divines A choir of 50 voices assisted by the congregation will render melodious music. mancipator riot, Great. ility and is now the model Martyr man, lawyer, philosopher. meetings made known by K. of R. & S.. HARDIN LONG, C. C. ROY SMITH, K. of R. & S. Tote for J. Emil Smtth,"Rrpublican candidate for city Clerk. Roy Seeley must win, 10 to 1 they bet on Seeley. Help the Y. M. C. A. and let the whistles blow vp that 75000. --- THE GREAT AMERICAN FARMER The Leading Agricultural Journal of the Nation Edited by an Able Corps of Writers. The American Farmer is the only Literary Farm Journal published. It fills a position of its own and has taken the leading place in the homes of rural people in every section of the United States. It gives the farmer and his family something to think about aside from the humdrum of routine duties. Every Issue Contains an Original Poem by SOLON L. GOODE. 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Sample copies free St., Springfield, The intelligent people of all races, to keep abreast of the time must be voracious readers. Those who read but little have little breadth of information. Their thoughts are shallow, for want of refreshing waters of information which comes by reading The preachers are leadeas of the people and it is indispensible that they should be well informed. The man who does not uead and is not fond of reading, can hot be an intelligent leader. It is not true that it requires less information to preach the gospel than it does for nther profession. In our humble opinion, it requires the best informed and thoroughly consecrated to preoch the gospel of Christ. If our pastors would observe regular study hours daily, they would be better prepared to explain the message to the people. The quiet hour of study is helpful to all who seek information.—The Index, Jackson, Tenn. me have for Don't wait to hear what the public thinks before you express your opinion. 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