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THE FORUM VOL. 4, NO. 9. The Negro Business League. The Advantages of Such an Organization. (By J. Edw. Thompson.) The advantages of an organization among the business men of our race are obviously too numerous to mention in detail. In unity there is strength and anything that will add strength to us as individuals and as men of affairs is in every sense desirable. The spirit of the age is toward organization, concentration and a husbanding of resources. Instead of a number of business men standing each in a splendid isolation and impotency, let us have an organization compact and potent body, capable of enforcing recognition as business men and forming an integral part of Springfield's business interests, and of securing to ourselves all the benefits that are enjoyed by our more powerful competitors. Aside from personal incentives toward organization, there are highly patriotic incentives toward a union of our resources. Every citizen and especially every business man should be enthused with civic pride. The Negro business man cannot afford to be indifferent toward the movement of a greater Springfield. A Negro business men's league could do much in behalf of our race by a full and hearty co-operation with other agencies in promoting our city's welfare and progress. Our efforts toward that end would be harmonious and materially greater because of the power that would direct them. What one or two could not afford to do, the thirty or forty Negro business men with combined resources to the value of $100,000, could accomplish and the burden of cost and sacrifice would be borne by so many that each would find his share easy to bear. Into the business world enter many vexatious problems that require the exercise of much judgment, calm deliberation and the support of the resulting conclusions by others. As the support of one soldier gives strength and courage to another, so would the support of the individual members be helpful and a powerful stimulus to each other. We could help each other climb, we could intercede for a weaker brother, we could lend financial aid in the hour of temporary embarrassment; we could finance worthy propositions and bring to bear an added influence that would bring to us and our people, concessions and recognition of the highest and most beneficial sort. We owe it to ourselves and to the race to whom we are constantly appealing for support, that we display true race pride and unity in our relations with each other that we become examples for them to imitate. The worth of a people to the respect commendation and support of the community of which they are a part is judged by their ability to add to the moral, the social and the commercial wealth of that community; "Be ye doers and not sayers only." State House News. Edwards, Orendorff, Woods & Co., have been pleasant adjuncts to the social radii during this general assembly. A. W. Naylor is another young man in the insurance department of whom we are proud. Bailey and some others, Dr. Lane etc., are in Chicago to help run Cook County politics this week. Cleveland. one of the high "muck-a-moo's," has been let out. Mr. Cleveland has been there about 10 years though. Don't think hard of Deneen now. You other boys, though, had better trip lightly.—Old Owl. That Star didn't fall yesterday and we are all here-do thyself no harm. Easter Gre "Why seek ye the living dead." "He is not here, but ri came first fruit of them tha Greeting. e living among the but risen, and be em that slept." Easter Greeting. "Why seek ye the living among the dead." "He is not here, but risen, and became first fruit of them that slept." Rise, then, O ye nations. --- Woman's Club Notes Woman's Club Notes The Philanthropic Section met at the Home on Monday, the 25, and the attendance was very large, more than 35 ladies donating to the L. C. Home. A very excellent program was rendered. The paper on Charity, by Mrs. Bettie Watson was a rare treat to all present. The musical numbers by Mesdames J. H. Jones and J. Brown were pleasing features to the ear and very classical. Next Monday, April 1. is the monthly meeting at the residence of Mrs. C. H. Morgan, 820 S. Spring street. Come out on time and complete work for the Easter Bazaar.—Reporter. The hall was packed with enthusiastic Republicans. Hon. W. A. Northcott was the orator of the evening and made a masterly argument. Able speeces were made by Griffith, Seules, Smith, Ruckel, Coe Mortimer, Dr. J. H. Magee and others. Such enthusiasm was never before witnessed. for sale no one and it is hypothetical. such an organization as a Negro Business Men's League would admirably advertise our worth as citizens to the benfit, not alone of the race in Springfield, but to the race at large. The remarkable showing made by the Negro Business Men's League (National) and the encomiums won from the press and pulpit, north, east, south and west, in favor of the race's progress, has laid under contribution every Negro's gratitude and support. We owe it as a solemn obligation to that splendid organization, that we immediately organize and take up the splendid work of extending the business manifestation of our people until the Negro shall become as thoroughly wedded into the commercial affairs of the nation that no part of his rights can be withheld without serious injury to every foundation to the nation's greatness—its wealth. Each and every business man in the city is cordially invited to take part in this organization. Watch for the call. Easter Services. Easter services at the Evangelical Lutheran Holy Trinity church Easter Sunday, March 31, 1907 at 2:30 and 8 p. m. At 2:30 p. m. there will be preaching, cel ebration of the Lord's Supper and the administration of Holy Baptism. At 8 p. m. there will be a program rendered by the choir appropriate for the occasion. The Easter oration will also be delivered. This is the day the church celebrates in commemoration of her risen Savior, when he triumphantly rose from the dead and thus declared himself to be the Son of God; the conqueror of Satan, death, hell and the grave, and the R deemer of mankind. This is a day that the whole Christian Church has a need to be glad and rejoice. Remember, one and all are cordially invited to attend these services on Easter Sunday. The Arion Hall Rally Last Thursday evening at Arron hall, the Republican rally was the greatest demonstration since the McKinley campaign. Subscribe for the Forum. Gov. Chas. S. Deneen M. B. Who recommends that Feb. 12, 1909, Lincoln's 100th birthday anniversary be celebrated with pomp and splendor and that Illinois take front rank in the arrangement. The governor is to be commended for taking this advanced step. The feature of the Culture Club to-morrow will be a paper; "Advanced Thought or Ideas," by Mr. Edwards. Vote Success. The Republicans are to be congratulated for an unbroken front in their ranks for the whole Republican ticket Tuesday, April 2d. This means the election of D. S. Griffith and the whole ticket by 1,000 majority. The democrats are rent in twain, here as they are in Chicago, which opens the gateway of success to Griffith for mayor of Springfield, the capital of the great state of Illinois; and Buss, for mayor of greater Chicago, under the new law which is for four years. The majority of the colored people here, as in Chicago, are straight Republicans; and as such will vote the straight Republican ticket, which is a synonym of success in all lines which tend to the betterment of the material welfare and conditions of its citizens. The pastors of all our colored churches with their congregations are lined up for the straight Repubcan ticket; and will vote it straight without a scratch. The three colored newspapers of Springfield are giving hearty support to the straight Republican ticket, and The Forum and Advance Citizen are having telling effect in moulding right opinion among our people. Grifflth and Ruckel are pledged to give to the colored people their proportion of recognition, in the way of appointments. Therefore my colored citizens. I ask you, one and all to vote for Griffith, Ruckel, Osby and the straight Republican ticket, from top to bottom, which is success—for the Republican ticket is a winner; for it is for a righteous cause. Yours for success, —DR J. H. MAGEE. Now is the best time to make your selection of new Spring garments and avoid the rush of last minute shoppers; besides, everything spic and span new-at iss very best, offering you first choice of the smartest clothing to be had ready to-wear. Here are suggestions: Medium-length models with semi fitted or shaped back, broad lape's; made of Oxford and gray cheviots and worsteds in diagonal twill and herringbone weaves, plain or silklined. Stylish Sa $10.00 All the approved single a of smartest fashion—in h and cassimers of restricte Hats for E $1.5 All the approved single and double-breasted models of smartest fashion—in handsome weaves, cheviots and cassimers of restricted patterns. in all the new stiff and soft shapes produced by the leading hatters. Easter Haberdashery Cravats, in exclusive designs Gloves, Hosiery and all dress E. & W. Clo 120 E. Si Cravats, in exclusive designs and colorings, smart Shirts, Gloves, Hosiery and all dress accessories at attractive prices. Society and Local Rev. Irwin Hillman of Terre Hutte, Ind, was in the city a few days this week, the guest of his sister, Mrs. Grant Martin, 1421 E, Carpenter St. The Executive Board of the Woodriver Baptist Association was in session here this week at Union Baptist church. Among those members present, were Rev. E. Hall. Bloomington, Rev, Crockett, Decatur, and Rev. H. H. White. Mrs. D. O. Yates and daughter spent Thursday afternoon in Decatur, Mrs. Yates was the star singer on a program rendered over there. Guests from Bloomington and other cities were also present. St. John church wishes to invite Union, St Paul and all other churches to attend their Easter Services morning and evening, (evening special). Mrs. E. B. Smith entertained a few of her immediate friends last Monday evening at home. H. Tucker has about recovered The Quincy letter came too late for this issue. St Paul's Church Notes. The Bob Clothing Made in Orlando Manager Peerless Ideal Portrait Co Business Letters, Deeds. Wills and Mortgages drawn. The Mother's Literary met on last Thursday in the lecture room of the church, with Mrs. A. B. Jones presiding, Only a partial program was rendered owing to some of the participants being absent. Mrs. R. S. Donaldson read an excellent paper on "Christian Sunshine," many practical thoughts were brought out. The selection read by Mrs. Barbara Rhodes on "Mother's Love," was touching, through the force of the reader every one present seemed to have felt the inspiration of the author. Much interest was manifested in the discussion, The Sewing circle will meet next Thursday in the lecture room All members are urged to attend, as we want to complete arrangements for the bazar. A. B. Jones. John H. Ruckelfor City Treasurer [Name] Get your Easter dinner, Easter eggs, Easter sundae and Easter frappe at the 728 E. Washington St. - Springfield BASEMENT LELAND HOTEL French Dry Cleaning, Steam Cleaning, Steam Dying, first-class repairing and modern pressing establishment First-class work guaranteed to Ladies and Gents Certificate of membership to Pressing club, $1. 12 garments. All work called for and delivered. Give me a call.. OLD PHONE 834. R. B. WILLIAMS, General Mgr. and Collector. Mr. Ruckel is a man of recognized worth and fitness. We ask every Negro to vote for him and we assure you our people will get their share of the glory. Mr. Ruckel is a gentleman. The Tradesman says: "Some years ago one of the largest wall paper and paint houses in this city was conducted by the late Jacob Ruckel. Union labor was employed 728 East Wash Street by this house and the Painters' union was recognized in all of its department." * * * Mr. Ruckel is thoroughly competent and we advise the Negro voters to stand to him as a man. The party is to be congratulated for having him on the ticket for candidacy adds strenght to it. A vote for Ruckel is a vote for good government. Telephone: New 779 THE FORUM weekly magazine paper devoted to the interests of the whole people. Entered as second-class matter, February 24, 1904, at the postoffice at Springfield, Ill., under the Act of Congress of March 3, 1879. ROGERS & BARBOUR . . . Proprietors One Year . . . $1.50 One Month . . . 15c Per Copy . . . 5c OFFICE: 305 1-2 G, Sixth St. Phone Malw 998 THE FORUM'S STAFF. B. L. Rogers, Editor and Manager. Will H. arbour, Associate Editor and Secretary. Thompson Bros., Branch Office. Gossen The Printer 3051 So. 6th St. EDITORIAL Saturday March 30, 1907 If life is what you make it,why do some people make their lives so horrible? If you have not been used to attending church, don't rush out there Sunday—people will think you came "for to show your Easter front." Newspaper advertising began in 1652. But with some people it has not begun yet.—Ex. What in the duce is the matter with Chicago Negroes? Are they composed only of political proclivitis When police officers get down to so low a status as to insult such men as Gen. Orendorff, it is time to take to the tall timber, don't you think? Dr. Booker T. Washington de livered the annual address before the graduating class of Meharry Medical College at Nashville, Teun. yesterday. Let the ministers teach our people to be hopeful, and to keep their faces toward the morning, so that they may reflect the brightness of the dawn. Hope helps uf to recover after a sad defeat. The season for lynchings has opened Every morning bright and early, you may find on the front page of the dailies—"Ne gro lyncned—attempted assault, the provocation." This is a civilized country. nevertheless These are not barbarians but Anglo-Saxons whose civilization dates back a thousand years. We congratulate the Y. M. C. A. committee and workers for the arduous work they perfected and people in general for their liberality manifested—and we also congratulate the colored people who saw far enough in the future to lend a helping hand. About $80,000 were raised and they made the welkin ring. People who owe for the Forum must pay us now or their names will disappear from our mailing list. We do not care to be tied to dead men's bodies. THE FORUM You will pardon us for several typographical errors which appeared in our Easter edition. We are forced to work hurreidly and in reading proof and correcting same we over-look them. It is a slip of the eye and not the brain. We have competent proof readers and young ladies of sterling qualities. You have the cause. It is difficult to give an adequate description of idleness. The eminent Chas Spurgeon said "It is the key of beggary, and the root of all evil." He might, however, have added: "Ioleness is the mother of unqnietness, disorder and curiosity, sacriliigious in religion, dangerous in science, damnable as to future things, seditious in affairs of state; contrary to the quiet of families, and shamefully infamous to those who are possessed with it." When he had finished this description, the character of the idler would only be half portrayed.—National Baptist Union Are the Register and the Journal First-class Newspapers? This being a question asked, we leave the people to decide. Their editorials are usually not deep, they never or seldom speak out the plain truth unqualifiedly like the Inter-Ocean, Tribune, Chronicle or Globe-Democrat, They are afraid to denounce lynch law uncompromisingly and without reserve. They play pea-nut politics. They are therefore made defendants and must answer before court and show cause why they be not second class. Very few people believe that there is a "fire and brimstone hell," where he who is not saved will be cast, and there burn "eternally." Most of the "old school" believe just as they read it and that you had better "run sinner." for your house is on fire. The Bible asserts things that are figurative and which are meant to represent a material act, and unless persons are acquainted with meaning of things they read they had better not read at all. While we hope not to be classed as a skeptic, but we are in the category of what is called the new thought and are opposed to many things maintained by our ancestors. We believe that there is a God, but we do not believe the body of the dead is risen from the grave, for that which is earth is earth, and 'dust thou art and unto dust shall thou return,' is a positive and unqualified declaration. But we hold that the spirit (which is or must be the mind of the man) is soared to the world of spirits, all of which is beyond the comprehension of man. We believe that men who live bad lives are tormented, but to say they are eternally burning literally, is preposterous. The fact that Christ rose need not argue contrary to our assertion; for people were supposed to be saved prior to Christ's death and resurrection. All the ablest theologians and scientists must admit, that we only hope and by faith we are marching on to that land of promise, just as Moses did. We must admit that all conjure—hope. and it is hypothetical. Be Patient. Is There a Literal Hell? Board and Lodging House, First class accommodations Regular meals at regular meal hours. 206 North 14 St. New Telepone, 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 "Oh, you But so go Thou'r he And fa Paul Dough The ...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. J. Baldrue "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. 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. The TIMES Spring Suit 411 E. Wash St. Springfield People who owe for the Forum must pay us now or their names will disappear from our mailing list. We do not care to be tied to dead men's bodies. MOTTO: "It is no benefit to have given me something, but it is a benefit to have enabled me to obtain something for myself."—Emerson. Grand Entertainment On Wednesday evening, April 10th 1907 at Odd Fellow's Hall. 221 South 5th Street, Lincoln Monument Lodge No. 1824, and Household of Ruth No. 190, will give a grand entertainment which will eclipse any thing given this season. Music will be furnished for the occasion by the Odd Fellow's Band. A prize of $3.50 will be given to the lady or gentleman selling the most tickets over 12. The public is cordially invited to be in attendance, and we assure each and every one will get their money's worth Don't forget the date. Wednesday evening, April 10. That Star didn't fall yesterday and we are all here-do thyself no harm. 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 Culture club meets every Sunday at 4 o'clock at St. John's A. M. E. church. PRICES FOR POLITICAL 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 THE FORUM Ephrastine . Special J. B. Wright Painting Paper Hanging Orders always promptly filled. All Work Guaranteed. Your Work Solic- ited. Residence 206 N. 14th St. New. Phone 1478. The Weekly Courier Courier Regist n ear The Forum Both Oneyear Send your order for this combination to us, not the Courier-Journal.-The Two Years ars for A complete history of two history- making years—1907 and 1906. The entire proceedings of all the important sessions of Congress to be held during those two years. 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When ready for Spring Millinery, give us a call. Always please show goods. Is Easter Sunday and means the opening of the Spring Millinery Season. We, therefore, extend to the ladies a cordial invitation to inspect our superb assortment of most popular priced millinery in the city. We have made greater efforts to give to the ladies of Springfield a greater and more varied stock to select from than ever before. Among our line you will find modes from the best markets of the country. New York, St. Louis, Cnicago and Indianapolis. Also chic and snappy styles from our own work rooms. When ready for your Spring Millinery, give us a call. Always pleased to show goods. Popular Priced Milline 418 East Washington St. Special Showing Tuesday & Wed J. G. Patterson DRUGGIST Corner 16th and Capitol A Will fill your prescriptions as they should be filled ber our prices are very reasonable. 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We have made ladies of Springfield a back to select from than you will find modes from v. New York, St. Louis, to chic and snappy styles When ready for your all. Always pleased to JACKSON'S Millinery ington St. day & Wednesday Atterson GIST d Capitol Ave. they should be filled. Remem- ve very reasonable. ist always in charge is the best rtising. J. G. Patterson DRUGGIST Corner 16th and Capitol Ave. CALL AT The Lleader Barber Shop, EDW. ITCHELL, EARNEST HANNER, E. L. RICE. Everything First class 721 East Washington Street For display matter one time, 15c the inch; over one time, 10c, 6 months or one year, special prices made. Reading matter, one time, 7c the line; seven words to the line; over one time 5c; for long articles or church advertising, some reduction. 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 feature of the Culture Club tomorrow will be a paper; "Advanced Thought or Ideas," by Mr. Edwards. $1.25. 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 10:30. 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. For Assistant Supervisor Vote For A. B. Cochran Ho! Ho!! Drop in a Easter Which opens a Under the auspice April 3. Buy your groceries next week at Store.—Mrs Lucy Young. Chairman. Call for your spring goods at the aprons, muslins and bonnets just Duncan. Chairman. The Juvenile Booth under the will have many beauties and useful for each and every one. Bring the let them help in this good work. assistants, will have charge of this. The Social Section booth under Johnson, will furnish the different which goes to satisfy the inner man. There will be a program render all and have a grand time during K Ho!! Ho!! Drop in and Buy at the Easter Bazaar Which opens at L. C. Home Under the auspices of the W's C April 3, 4, 5. Our groceries next week at the booth of the ers Lucy Young. Chairman For your spring goods at the Dry Goods booth. Slips and bonnets just to suit your taste.— chairman. Evenile Booth under the supervision of the many beauties and useful china ware also pre and every one. Bring the girls and boys each e help in this good work. Miss Ella Blackwe will have charge of this booth. Special Section booth under the chairmanship of will furnish the different ices, cakes, pies and to satisfy the inner man. will be a program rendered each evening. Con ve a grand time during Easter week. Ho! Ho!! Drop in and Buy at the Which opens at L. C. Home Under the auspices of the W's Club April 3, 4, 5. Buy your groceries next week at the booth of the Country Store.—Mrs Lucy Young. Chairman Call for your spring goods at the Dry Goods booth. you'll find aprons, muslins and bonnets just to suit your taste.—Mrs. Julia Duncan. Chairman. The Juvenile Booth under the supervision of the little girls, will have many beauties and useful china ware also pretty candies for each and every one. Bring the girls and boys each evening and let them help in this good work. Miss Ella Blackwell and her assistants, will have charge of this booth. The Social Section booth under the chairmanship of Mrs. Delia Johnson, will furnish the different ices, cakes, pies and everything which goes to satisfy the inner man. There will be a program rendered each evening. Come one and all and have a grand time during Easter week. Admission 10c. Elizabeth Toml zabeth Tomli Elizabeth Tomlison Only lady Photographer in the city Give her a call. Ladies and children's pictures a specialty. 504 1-2 East Adams Stre 1-2 East Adams Street 504 1-2 East Adams Street. OF THE SON No. 26. K. of P. and Calico Ball. April 4th, 1907. Unic Hall Grand march 10:30. ins in making it pleasant. ORDER; GOOD TIME, Orchestra n. Admission, 25 cents. For Assistant Supervisor VOTE FOR J.B. OSBY, election Tuesday, April 2nd and Buy at the Bazar at L. C. Home of the W's Club 4, 5. the booth of the Country in the Dry Goods booth, you'll find so suit your taste.—Mrs. Julia the supervision of the little girls, china ware also pretty candies girls and boys each evening and Miss Ella Blackwell and her booth. the chairmanship of Mrs. Delia cakes, cakes, pies and everything and each evening. Come one and master week. Tomlison dams Street. THE FORUM HE f P. Ball. 07. ll D. leasant. Spring O Rail --- 90. Springfield Consolidated Railway Time Table Time Table of Springfield Consolidated Railway Co. 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. 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 R. Osby, George D. Parkin, George Simmons. Theatrical Column. What the Leading Players Are Doing and Where They Are. Cole and Johnson are in St. Louis this week. These young comedians are rare musicians are making quite a hit since their signal triumph in Europe last summer. In conversation with W. H. Smith this week that gentleman has this this to say of the production of the "Shoofly Regiment:" "It is a military drama pure and simple, devoid vulgar coarseness, etc Bob Cole, thatking of eccentric comedians, and Rosamond Johnson, the peerless musician have surrounded themselves with a galaxy of talent which at once stamps them as being pre-eminent and superior." The new Negro theatre at New Orleans is now open for business. A colored theater has just opened at Jackson, Miss. Send in your theatre "want ads" to The Forum. Watch these columns for show and athletic news. If a woman would be an angel without a man, what would a man be without a woman? Question. Saint, eh, repining in ecstasy, never using a vile word, not even forced to say "Oh pshaw," nor even saying "Confound it." Miss Ball of Quincy avers that they would all be angels, yet there are old maids who are not possessed with wings, whereby they are flying from place to place singing and basking in the sunlight of their singular felicity. MOTTO: "It is no benefit to have given me something, but it is a benefit to have enabled me to obtain something for myself."—Emerson. CHICAGO & ALTON RY TIME TABLE Northbound. *Alton Limited .....* *Prairie State Express .....* *Bloomington Accom .....* †Capital City Flyer .....* *Palace Express .....* *Midnight Special .....* *Atlantic Express-Chi .....* sSt. Louis Accom .....* *Spfld-Eldred Accom .....* sSunday Special .....* Southbound. Southbound. Arrive. Depart. *St. Louis Exp. 3:25 am 3:25 am *Midnight Special 5:05 am 5:05 am †Capital City Flyer Starts 9:15 am *Bloomington Accom 9:00 am Stops sSpfid-St. Louis Accom Starts 6:30 am *Prairie State Express. 2:35 pm 2:35 pm *Alton Limited 4:16 pm 4:16 pm *Chicago Accom 8:40 pm Stops *Spfid-Eldred Accom Starts 5:00 pm sSunday Special Starts 7:15 pm Peoria Division. Arrive. Depart. *Peoria ecom 9:10 am Stops †Peoria Express 4:00 pm Stops †Peoria Accom Starts 3:10 pm *Peoria Express Starts 6:45 am sSunday Special Starts 6:30 pm sSunday Special 9:00 pm Stops C. & A. INTERURBAN SERVICE. Springfield-Lincoln Interurbans leave Springfield at 9:40 a. m., 12 p. m., daily. Springfield-Lincoln Interurbans arrive at Springfield at 11:50 a. m., 5:50 p.m., daily. *Daily. †Daily ex. Sunday. sSunday only. For folders, rates and further information call upon or address D. G. CAMPBELL. Ticket Agent Chicago & Alton Ry., Springfield. Ill. RAILWAY TIME TABLES. WABASH Depot Tenth, between Washington and Jefferson streets. Going East. Arrive. Depart. •Buffalo Fast Mail... 2:15 am 2:16 am •Chicago Express Starts 7:30 am •Continental Limited 9:45 am 9:50 am •Lafayette Accom Starts 1:40 pm •Decatur Accom 4:30 pm 5:15 pm •New York Express 10:00 pm 10:05 pm Going West. Arrive. Depart. •Kansas City Express... 5:50 am 5:55 am •Clayton Accom 8:41 am 8:44 am •Springfield Accom 11:35 am Stops •Kansas City-Denver Lim 12:30 pm 12:35 pm •Continental Limited ... 5:45 pm 5:50 pm •Chicago-Springfield Exp. 9:10 pm Stops •Daily. aDaily except Sunday. Taking effect Sunday. December 8 Northbound. Arrive. Depart. *Diamond Special ... 12:35 am 12:40 am Midnight Limited ... 2:42 am 2:45 am aChicago Express ... 7:05 am Northern Ill. Express ... 11:25 am 11:30 am *Daylight Special ... 2:46 pm 2:48 pm *St. Louis & Sp'fld Accom. 8:45 pm Stops Southbound. Arrive. 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Sunday, Accom. 8:20 pm 6:20 am The Stalwart Pro- 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 A great portion of our people have not yet learned the way to listen to the gospel. They are very squeamish about the manner of the clergyman in delivering the sermon. Some are anxious about his style, others about his language, and others about the degree of animation or enthusiasm he manifests. This condition obtains, because they are not anxious to be benefitted by the gospel message. If a man were hearing a will read, expecting to receive a legacy; he would never spend the time in criticising the lawyer's manner while reading it. He would pay no attention to his gestures, nor to the exactness of his language. He would give all his interests and attention, in order to ascertain if there was anything left to him, and how much. This should be the way that people should listen to the gospel. They should strive to get out of it that which is best and most helpful to them.—N. B. U. A. M. Williams. Real Estate and Gen- eral Loan business Office in Residence, 1603 East Jackson St. Old Phone 1768 r 2. Loans made on real estate or good substantial securities.—All business private and confidential. Maj Ford of Camp Butler was a pleasant visitor to The Forum office this week and expressed himself as being well pleased with the paper TIME CARD ILLINOIS TRAGTION SYSTEM 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. †1:00 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. §1:00 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. †Daily except Sunday. All other daily. ROUND TRIP TICKETS sold on the cars by conductors to all points, at 11:50 per mile. $10 FARE BOOKS, sold at ticket offices for $7.50, good for individuals, limit one year, good for families, limit six months. COMMUTATION BOOKS of 52 rides sold at ticket offices at 10 per mile. ROUTE YOUR SHIPMENTS via the Interurban Express. Express service at freight rates. NO DUST DIRT SMOKE CINDERS A Birthday Party. Miss Josephine Snowden was greatly surprised Monday evening by a host of her friends who assembled at her home in honor of her seventeenth birthday. Those present were: Messrs. Albert Meeks, John Mitcherson. Orville Smith, George Davis, Gordon Thalley, George Houston, Charles Houston, L. F. Osborn, Albert Potee, J. W. Grady and J. M. Grady Misses Helen Clem, Minnie Martin, Lizzie Martin, Dessie Lee, Nellie Taborn, Jennie Taborn, Effie Rice, Hazel Bates, Gertrude Watts, Leota Singleton, Grace Holman, Ivora Smith, Ida Smith; Mesdames Ben Jackson and J. W. Grady The evening was spent in games and music. Many beautiful presents were received by Miss Snowden, All left wishing her many more birthdays, Vote for Griffiths and let us have better police regulation The Star didn't fall yesterday, but Tuesday we shall remove that Star on East Jefferson St. 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. ROY SEELEY. ROY SEELEY. Attorney at Law. 5231/2 North Side Square. Both Phones 1503 Dr. S. A. WARE. PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS. OFFICE:—627½ East Adams street. HOURS: 10 a. m. to 12 m. 2 p. m. to 4 p. m. 7 p. m. to 9. Phones:—— Calls promptly made. Dr. J E Henderson 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. The Culture club meets every Sunday at 4 o'clock at St. John's A. M. E. church. Professional. dren. Sunday is Easter attend church let politics rest one day-rise though early Monday and prepare to elect the republicau ticket. Remember Washington St., and the way this present police force is arrogating every thing to themselves, Let us have some more good government. Subscribe for the Forum. For Home-Made Cakes, Pies, Cookies, And a first-class meal, patronize BROWN & NEIL'S Restaurant (26 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 Lecta 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. Sce US. For Advertising- Best medium in Coun- ty among colored folk. Telephone, old, 998. Wilson’s New Place Restaurant Staple and Fancy Groceries and Ice Cream Regular Meals and Short Orders Homemade Pies—Candies Fine Cigars | Morris Wilson, Proprietor. cor. lltand Madison, News from | Petersburg. Rev Houston of Springfield deliv. ered a sermon «at the Baptist church Sunday. Miss Georgie Peterson of Springfield is the guest of Mrs, Frank Dixon this week, John Miller and family of Tal, lula have moved to their residence here in the west part of the city, Miss Clara Brown has returned from her visit in Bloomington, Piease find enclosed aisoa re ceipt of cooking given to me by one of the subscribers for publi cation, which please publish, I am Yours Truly, Nanuie Davis Rox 606. Chocolate Cream Pudding. Put two ounces of Chocolate in double boiler, when melted add one pint hot milk and one-half cup segar, stir until thoronghly mixed, then add Vanilla. Mois ten two table spoonfuls corn stareh add to four well beaten yolks, turn into serving dish. Beat whites until light add four tablespoons powered sugar, beat notil suff, heap over pudding dish with powered sugar and brown on board in oven, Diamond Due Club. The Diamond Due Club met at the residence of Mrs, 0. Wright, 1523 BE. Miller street, and hada most delightful t'me, Everyone said it was a rare treat. The evening was spent taiking and laughing after which refresh meuts were served iu abundance. RNR The Episcopal Mission, services every Sunday at Masonic Hall at 3 o'clock. THE FORUM ro a eee leg ae ier ae ne Z Ty | bee se) ee ee: ov ss fe oe ‘ “a a es SO, Pe Oe aS ae oe ee ee ee ORS Pyle, me amen i . e ‘aot al A good reliable hair-grower. It is focd 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 svore, 213 South 6th St. A. S, MITCHELL’S drug store, 5th and Monree St., sell it and recommend it. Price: 25 cents, Springfield, Ill. 7 ’ " For City Clerk, Vote for J.K. Smith .H. Smit “For good work, quick work, easy work, and all kinds of work, give me the Rem donipto ns says the expe- rienced operator. Remington rae pier AAS AAS AAS AAS DE Sa ea Extra Forum Out Monday April Ist. ; Fifteen Hundred Copies Sold On The Streets. Will give yon reasons why you should support the dnblican ticket, Watch for Griffiths platform. y See Us For Typewriting. S We have opened a Public Stenogra- Boric office at 305 South Six Street. : Letters written or composed ; 5) BusineSs accounts itemized Q Telephone, old, 998. THE FORUM. : ERA) AA AAR AS Ra) FOR MAYOR VOTE FOR D.S. GRIFFITHS, Election April 2nd. 1907. . : , For’Gity -Atey: Vote for Roy M. Seeley 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. Buy Kansas © Wheat Lands! Direct from Owner at Bargain Counter Prices! Do you know that a single Crop « f wheat in Western Kansas will pay the purchase price of the land on which it is grown and profit besides? T 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 Parties will please enter into ag) business transactions for this paper | NOTICE, 60 YEARS’ EXPERIENCE Ps Pes Trave Marks ba sare Desicns Copyricuts &c. Anyone sending a sketch and deseription may quickly ascertain. our opinion free whether at invention 1s probably patentable. Communica. tions strictly confidential. HANDBOOK on Patents Sent tree. Ol lost agency for wecuriny patente. Patents taken through Munn & Co. receive special notice, without charge, in the entific American Scientifi . Ahandsomoly illustrated weakly. Largest clr- culation of any geientilie Journal, ‘Perms, $3 & year: four months, $l. Sold by all newsdealers, Aq: ae mr *9 maree OK dinary market prices. I WANT TO DEAL WITH PUR CHASER DIRECT, Write me for full particulars ho w I can save you money. ~ Lee Monroe, , N, E. Corner Sixth and Ka nsas, 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, THE FORUM EASTER GREETING Call at the JOHN H. HARRIS Monon Grocery and get your On Monday and Friday of next week we will give to each lady FREE an Elegant Bonnet with a Two Dollar Cash Order. See them in my window. 20 pounds Granulated Sugar for - $1.00 When you buy $1 worth of other merchandise. Set consisting of 6 teaspoons, 6 table spoons, 6 knives, 6 forks, 1 sugar shell and 1 butter knife..... for the entire set or to you free for 20 pages of stamps. Last year we gave away 42 sets of dishes. $6.50 50 lb. sack High Patent Flour for $ White. We carry a line of beautiful Dishes and Silver ware. of our stamps. Come in and let us explain to you our Profit S To the first 10 ladies starting on this proposition, I 5 to $1.35 We handle Kelly's Best, Williamson's Best, Golden Eagle, X-Ray and Snowy giant set of initial dishes given free for 20 pages Proposition We are worthy of your patronage. Live 10 stamps free. Think it over. 50 lb. sack High Patent Flour for $1.15 to $1.35 We handle Kelly's Best, Williamson's Best, Golden Eagle, X-Ray and Snow My Proposition to any Negro Church Having 20 representative members trading at my store I will give them an opportunity to place one of their representative young ladies in my store. They may choose her by popular vote. Who are to give employment to our young men and ladies? Ministers think it over Cream furnished to churches 90c a gallon. any part of the city. See my beauti be seen to be appreciated. The Leading Negro Grocer. Goods delivered ful Blue Delft Ware. This ware m The Leading Negro Grocer. Goods delivered to any part of the city. See my beautiful Blue Delft Ware. This ware must be seen to be appreciated. J. Edw. Thompson, Proprietor. Phones: New 861 804 E. Washington St. - Springfield, Ill. Old 1267 Wall Paper and Paint Call and see our sample designs, they are handsome this year. We can sell you paper as cheap as the cheapest; from 3c a roll to 75c a roll. Hang your paper for 10c a roll when purchased from me. Satisfaction guaranteed. White lead, $7.50 per hundred. Paint your house to suit your fancy. Meditate over it. Why not call me up. Easter Bonnet The Leader's Reply. In The Forum of March 16, our cartoonist presented a picture of Tillman, with a shot gun, demanding Negroes to leave the polls. The Leader says it did so to defeat Mayor Devereux. The cartoonist said a vote for Devereux was a vote for Tillman who advocates that policy. The Leader said too, that such a logical deduction and conclusion as the Forum presented, was unfair, not honest and not true and The Forum knew it. Therefore, it was a malicious act of The Forum. We mean to be fair, truthful and honest. We know the cartoonist compared Devereux with Tillman. For Devereux's honesty of purpose we respect him; for distribution of public patronage to Negroes, we withhold no credit; for his valor, let him have his due, but, for his judgment and discretion, we censure him. The only thing we offer in rebuttal to the charge of being unfair and untruthful are the facts in the case. In geometry it is proven that things which equal the same thing equal each other, and that the whole is equal to the sum of all its parts, regardless how minute. A vote for Devereux will help the party of Tillman and is therefore an indirect vote for Tillman, and even if Devereux does not desire it so. Therefore the assertions are not untrue, are not dishonest and if they are not dishonest, they are not unfair. We have, therefore eclipsed the three charges the Leader had against us and it is now up to the Leader to come with a surrebuttal. Proof—If John has as much money as Jim and Jim has as much as Joe, then John has as much as Joe. Or if Scott pushes Jim and Jim pushes Joe, then Scott helps to push Joe. Surprise for Pastor. On Wednesday evening at the parsonage of St. Paul's A M. E. church the members and friends tendered Rev. Price and family a surprise donation party. About 20 were present and a good time was had in general. The pastor was called upon and responded in well chosen words as to the gladness that filled his bosom. Mr. L. H. Green presented the donations: After refreshments which were served in the dining room, each one wended their way homeward expressing themselves as having had a very pleasant evening. Social Sunlight Circle The Social Sunlight Circle met with Mrs. Page on East Mason St., Wednesday afternoon, and a delightful time was spent by all in attendance. Music was furnished by Miss Mary Richardson and Mr. John Orendoff. Mrs. Mamie Hcklin Saughter was a guest of the club. The Circle will meet next Wednesday night at the residence of Miss Steele and Mrs. DeEdward on North 7th Street. Mrs. Claude Pemberton has been sick for the past week. THE FORUM Easter exercises for St. Paul's A. M. E. Sunday School is in charge of the chorister. Miss Retta Davis and promises to be commendable. Dr, J. H. MaGee, Capt. John Robinson and Mr. Waters made telling speeches for D. S. Griffith, John Ruckel and the straight Republican ticket at 18th and Cook Streets Monday night. To one of the largest meetings of the spring camdaign. The majority of the best colored people are lined up for the Republican ticket straight, from top to bottom. M. D. C Kearns for Alderman of the Seventh Ward. The above is the likeness of D. C. Karnes, the Republican Canbidate for Alderman of the Seventh Ward, whom the voters of that ward are requested to support on next Tuesday. The following excerpt speaks for itself. A most every voter in the Seventh Ward knows D. C. Kearns, who has been nominated as the Republican candidate for alderman. It was not his anxiety to be a candidate that won for him this party favor by which he received the nomination by acclamation, but his worth and ability to carefully and successfully guard the interests of the tax payers of his ward and city in general. Mr. Kearns is a young man and a recognized factor in city politics. He is from the old line Republican school, because he inherited the principles of his father. He is a true and fearless advocate of the constitutional rights of men and in service he knows no rank or station race, color or creed, but each man as he presents himself under the law. Negro Goes to Oxford The Philadelphia Papers are jubilant over the success of Alain Floyd Locke, the young Negro who has won the Rhodes scholarship. The Negro papers of that city have a right to be. A scholarship in Oxford University England, is by no means a small affair, even for a white American youth much less a Negro The Philadelphia Odd Fellows Journal says: "Allain Floyd Locke, the colored youth who has taken a four years course at Harvard in three years and in competition with fifty of the most scholarly young white men in Pennsylvania, has won the Cecil Rhodes scholarship for a three years' course in Oxford University; England. Mr. Locke is the first colored man in the country to take one of these examinations His papers were examined by five Pennsylvania College Presidents, at whose head was C. C. Harrison, Provost of the University of Pennsylvania. They were unanimous in the decision that Mr. Locke had fairly beaten all his competitors. The best of his class is all any man can be. The Philadelphia has filled the bill. Years ago, in all things that made for the uplift of the race, Phila. delphians blazed the way. She is again coming into her own with her artist Tanner, her sculptress Miss Meta Warrick, her scholar Locke and her athlete Taylor. Philadelphia should be proud of these stars that shine so brightly.—Florida Sentinel. Thos. E. Lyon For Supervisor The Forum copies the following from the Illinois Tradesman and endorses every word of it and recommends him to every colored voter because we know Mr. Lyon personally and know that he holds no race prejudice and is doing all that he can for the advancement of our race. The Tradesman says: "Thomas E. Lyon, a rising young attorney of this city, is one of the Republican nominees for assistant supervisor and the Republican party is extremely fortunate in gaining the confidence of Mr. Lyon to run for that office. Mr. Lyon is a man of sterling character and a good Christian citizen. His broad knowledge of the law will be of incalculable service to the board of supervisors in all of their meetings. In Mr. Lyon's candidacy it is a case of the office seeking the man, and not the man seeking the office, as is usually the case in politics. Union labor voters who believe in an honest administration of the county affairs should vote for Mr. Lyon, it matters not whether you are a Republican, a Democrat or a Prohibitionist. It stands to reason that every citizen of this township wants the affairs of the county board conducted in an honest manner. Mr. Lyon is one of those who cannot be bribed, and if elected he will make Capitol Township one of the best representatives they have ever had in the Sangamon County Board of Supervisors." Must Have Republican Board Supervisors. Geo. E. Keys, a Republican candidate for assistant supervisor, is a young man worthy of the place and as this campaign has closed, it is now encumbered upon each man to vote, and vote for a better administration of the affairs of Springfield. You can only elect seven men on the supervisor list, among those staunch Republicans is Geo. E. Keys, whom we are now asking that you place back on that board. Republicans remember your party, your men and your duty, A vote for Keys, Lyon, Osby, A. B. Cochran and the rest, is a vote for better supervision of the county affairs. A Social Rarity. The congenial, enterprising and prominent social leaders of the city of Springfield held one of the most successful invited affairs that was ever held successfully. It was attended by a large number of the society people of Springfield. Every one had a very pleasant time. The ladies were adorned in their beautiful gowns which made them appear as visions from unknown regions. Music was furnished by Prof Blood's orchestra. The dancing was enjoyed by every one, The Club will soon be organized and make things pleasant all the summer. We sincerely hope that those who were invited but did not attend will be present at the next entertainment. Entertains in Honor of Miss Lamb. Miss Elizabeth Williams entertained a number of her friends last Tuesday evening at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. H. Tucker. 206 N. 14th St, in honor of her friend Miss Lamb. The VOICE of The Morro, Colored American Magazine, and McGirt's Magazine.. are here each month. Price, 10c.. We will deliver each or all to your door each month. Give us your order and read good literature DuBois and his class or contributors. Order by Phone. Old 998. 3051/2 S. 6th St. E. L. ROGERS, Agent. Officers Insult Honorable Men. If Bob Oakley and Charlie Marshall, who are charged with insulting Gen. Alfred Orendorff, Jesse Payton and Mr. Stephens, the board of Election Commissioners on the 12th day of March, think they did a smart thing and that any man, democrat or Republican, white or black, of any note, endorses their actions, they are sadly mistaken. They should be dealt with according to the law. There was no excuse at all for such mean and unprincipled conduct and profanity as these men are alleged to have used. It is the duty of officers to suppress riot and boisterousness. The Forum denounces the actions of them and also brands them as not being competent to hold their jobs, if the allegations are true. It is a self-evident fact that the present administration does not use discretion in selecting men of integrity and men who recognize the duty imposed upon them. The Campaign. As this campaign draws to a close, we appeal to the readers of The Forum and the voters to stand by the republican candidates who have shown beyond a reasonable doubt, that each one of them is fully capable, worthy and fit to fill the office to which he aspires. We have fought a good fight, and kept the faith and about finished the battle we now ask every voter, especially colored, to march forth like loyal sons of noble sires, and cast your vote for a party which has never rendered a single principle, a party of great achievements—the Republican party. You owe it to yourselves and your children. Look at J. A. Hall, he promised to put a colored man where Sullivan had Douglas—Oh! gentleman' next year we are to choose a national executive. let your mind be righs—all sane men take notice—stand by Griffiths next Tuesday, stand by Jno. Ruckel, stand by Seeley and Smith. We have shown our colors, now it is up to the Negroes of the First and Sixth Wards to swell the vote for a party that never turned us down. Now is your chance to show your strength. Filth and Laziness. Whenever you find a person with a dirty house, business place dirty about their person, possessing dirty children, their clothes dirty and filthy, you have found a lazy one. There is no alternative save a sick person. The excuse that "I have so much work to do." is flimsy. We do not care whom you are, you are lazy. It takes work to be clean and tidy. It is too cold in winter and too hot in summer for these lethargic fellows. A lazy person is usually an idle person who lets work hunt him, he dodges work while looking for it. Some are too lazy to take their bath and say they have not the price. You do not need the "price." If you have not any money, do not be too lazy to go home and draw your water and take sponge bath at home. Some people, lazy ones, go to the doctor when they only have need to go to a both tub. Some women play sick and their husbands go hungry because she is THE FORUM too lazy to get breakfast. Some men lay around up town and come home too late to do their home chores and cause friction, all laziness. An industrious man or woman is always tidy and bouyant. This is not politics, this is the plain truth. If any of you are guilty, we call attention to the fact that such is not hereditary but only habitual and the remedy is only your will power to change. Will you do it? Whenever these southern papers begin to talk of each state looking after its own affairs without national interference, they become demagogues. Each state is subservient to the nation, just as each school teacher looks after his or her room, but the principal looks after all the rooms, and dictates to the teachers. Bryan should have sense enough to know that this nation explained that fully in a four years canonading, and at Gettysburg, Vicksburg and Richmond, settled the question of the power of this nation over individual states. Advances Profound Thought. Miss Cora J. Ball of Quincy, in conversation with a crowd of young men and women last Sunday, advanced a very profound subject, and proved to be possessed of a rare intellectual faculty and a student coping with the current topics of the day. In soaring into the profound subject of mentality, or mind over matter. She was master of the situation and her premises and conclusions were fine. She believes in the transmigration of souls and that as men are made in the image of God, and God being perfect, and eternal and perfect, man, only a part of God must necessarily be perfect and eternal, and that whatever God is man must be but a reflection from or of God, and that the human body is only the fallen part or sin which is doomed to die and return to earth. In other words the body is not the man. This fact is substantiated in these words: "of what did God make man's body?" Answer: "of the dust of the ground." You see here man and body are separate, man being the the owner of the body, just as you would say, of what is John's coat made, of wool and cotton. Man's body, the thing, and the possessor of the thing are under consideration Give it a thought. A well fortified character is the best fortune that a man can possess: meanwhile it is the most valuable asset he can transmit to posterity. A Greek maiden being asked what fortune she would bring her husband, replied "I will bring him what gold cannot purchase, a heart unspotted, and virtue without stain; the inheritance from parents who had these, and nothing else to leave me." This maiden had the proper estimate of character, and wherever the human heart places such an estimate upon it, the possibility of building a strong character cannot be overthrown.—N. B. Union. States Rights Again. EASTER Sunday March Sun Everybody will be out for the occasion, just Monday night. April 1st. 19 ter Ball, at Masonic Hall. Everybody is invited which will undoub 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. 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