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THE FORUM Miscegenation Discussed Before a Mississippi Grand Jury, and White Man is Blamed for Negro Lust A dispatch to the New Orleans Times-Democrat tells how District Attorney J. H. Currie, who delivered the charge to the grand jury for the judge, scored the white men of the south for their unlawful association with colored women. Referring to the Negro as an inhabitant of this country, Mr. Currie is quoted as saying: He came here an ignorant savage, full of laughter good humor story and song. If he had any virtue it was the virtue of submission and obedience and he made the greatest slave the world ever saw. As a slave he was faithful beyond all the examples of history for in the midst of the most sanguinary war of modern times the patient long suffering Negro stood by the home of his master and maintained the women and children of the South and at the same time supported the army that fought to fix his destiny in civilization without a murmur. I honor him for this and the time will come when an impartial history will record his loyal patience by the side of the side of the heroic courage of his fiery master: Turning to the subject of misc. genation Mr. Currie says: The accursed shadow of miscegenation hangs over the South to day like a pail of hell. We talk much of the Negro question and all of its possible ramifications and conseqvences but gentlemen the trouble is not far ageld. Our own people our white men and their black concubines are destroying the integrity of the Negro race raising up a menace to the white race lowering the standard of both races and preparing the way for riot mob criminal assault and finally a death struggle for racial supremacy. The trouble is at our own door. We have tolerated this crime long enough and if our country is not run by policy rather than by law then it is time to rise up and denounce this sin of the earth. The white man who enters into unlawful and unholy relation of sexual and social cohabitation with any race other than his own is an enemy to the peace of both races and a menace to the stability of our civilization. Any white man who deliberately breaks down the law of race pride and race separation should be exposed in a public trial side by side with the victim of his unholy lust and should be scourged by the law until he stands branded with the curse of Cain as a common enemy of both races and all society. This biting eating corroding sin had its Genesis in the shambles of slavery when the Negro was a helpless chattel and the white man his dominant master and this is one of the many sins entailed by the accursed re- "Be ye doers and not sayers only." lation. The white man had no excuse then and neither has now and the lash of the law should fall thick and fast on the backs of both. No manly Negro who is conscious of his place in nature is ashamed of the color of his skin, for the blacker he is the closer he is to the law of his race yet the shameful fact remains to day and has existed for years that the black Negro. the full blooded Negro the type of a pure Negro race is looked down on as inferior to his mongrel brother and if the black Negro could do so he would vote himself with with straight hair and tnereby destroy his own identity as a race Such a low conception of racial integrity, such a want of racial pride unffts the negro for the great struggle that civilization has imposed upon him. Jamestown Exposition Notes. The accommodations for visitors will be ample and the rates will be reasonable. Mr. D. W. Bright, the wealthiest colored man in Norfolk, is putting up an elegant hotel at a cost of $20,000. It is called 'The Mt. Vernon' and will have all modern improvements. He is also adding several rooms to his beautiful cottage by the sea, near the Exposition grounds, which will be opened to guests. A group of business men are planning to erect a hotel adjacent to the Exposition reservation, to be called 'The Brighton Beach hotel,' and to it will be attached a pleasure park for the entertainment of our people. A long list is being made up of the many comfortable homes in this city, Portsmouth and Newport News, where preparations are being made to accommodate from one to ten persons. Music, vocal and instrumental, by the best Negro singers and composers, will be among the prominent features of the Exposition. The choiciest selections, varying from the reminiscent folk-song to the modern classics will be renuered from time to time, and Negro artists of national repute will appear in special concerts in the great auditorium of the Negro building on the second floor. Orchestral and choral music will be provided for under the leadership of acknowledged masters of melody. Prof. Kelly Miller, of Howard University, whose pamphlets and addresses on historical and sociological theses have made his name a household word from ocean to ocean, is preparing a series of charts illustrative of the status of the American Negro in relation to his population, geographical distribution, intellectual acquirements, mortality and social aspect of his presence in the republic. The problem em- phasized by the drift of the rural Negro to the cities will be graphically worked out. Prof. Miller's exhibit will be peculiarly interesting and instructive to the students of the economic conditions which affect the Negro in this country. The leading business men of Norfolk and vicinity will close on 26—the opening day of the Exposition. The inaugural will be a gala occasion Pres. Roosevelt will be in attendance, together with the governors of many states and their official staff. The colored visitors will be numerous on that day. Concessions are being rapidly contracted for. Those who wish space for business purposes will do well to apply at once to the executive committee. Virginia's educational institutions will make a magnificent showing. Prof. Robert Kelse has been doing some splendid work in getting this exhibit in such complete and satisfactory form. NOTE—Publishers who have not yet sent in their receipted bills for six months' subscription will please do so at once, as the literary exhibit is being rapidly prepared, and available space will soon be exhausted. Every paper should be represented. Quincy, the Gem City The Forum's representative went to Quincy this week on business conceived with said paper, and found to his admiration, a most lovely, thriving city. He left Spridgfield last Monday amid a conglomeration of snow, rain and hail. We found the Mississippi river running by the Gem City yet it nevpasses. Quincy as we stated before is a most beautiful place, an ideal resident city. The beauty of the city may be the cause of the beauty of the ladies over there. Quincy has our own town "bested" when it comes to beauty but that does not necessarily argue that Quincy girls have Springfield's "bested." We find our people progressive; they need encouragement along the line of industrial pursuits. We find the Golden Rule Grocery an up-to-date place. They have telephone service and delivery wagons. Mr. J. B. Bass has two barber shops, one at 5th and Vermont, the other on 8th and Elm. There are some very wealthy colored people and well-to-do people of color in Quincy, The city has nice looking churches and excellent pastors. H. H. Moore has a barber shop at 8th and Elm. Miss Hallie Q. Brown will appear at Lippincott's hall Wednesday eve. Parties who owe The Forum, send money order to The Forum, Springfield. Mrs. Florence Cook is the correspondent for Quincy. We have secured Arthur E. Moore as agent. He will call and see you and distribute sample copies. You can subscribe from him and pay him 15c per month as he will call each month. You may give him any news matter you have. Snobson's Stag Party is a high class play soon to be put on at Bethel A. M E. church. Miss Coger has a first-class rooming house near 3d and Hampshire. We are not prepared to give any ethnological reason why Quincy has a preponderance of good looking single girls. When in Quincy visit the Golden Rule Grocery. Prof. Malone and his able corps of teachers are prespering finely. Quincy is no dead town, all she needs is energy put forth. Mr. Perkins is an enterprising young man employed at the Wabash. They say the men had "men's day Sunday and they simply cleaned up. Mrs. F. E. intended to reply to Mr. Tubb, but she has not as yet. The Mayor Makes Appointments. Mayor Griffith make a few appointments this week which in themselves shows rare judgment and also foreshows what we may expect in the future. Joseph Zimmerman heads the list as comptroller and his selection is discretion personified. Mr. Zimmerman is an expert accountant, and is a paying teller at the Ridgely bank, Dr. Seago, the new chief of police, is another appointee who meets the approbation of the people. Major Southwick as superintendent of the water department, needs no comment as he has had experience along this line. Robert Goodwin will make an ideal street superintendent. The selection of Wilbur Morris for city prison keeper, Charles Grebe, meat inspector and Frank Oppelman, license collector; are of the best and will keep in tact and proper condition their respective departments in a way that will reflect credit on the mayor and themselves. M. B. THE FORUM weekly magazine paper devoted the interests of the whole people. Entered as second-class matter, February 24, 1904, at the postoffice at Springfield, Ill., under the Act of Congress of March 3, 1879. ROGERS & BARBOUR . . . Proprietors One Year.....$1.50 One Month.....15c Per Copy.....5c OFFICE: 305 1-2 & Sixth St. Phone Main 998 THE FORUM'S STAFF. B. L. Rogers, Editor and Manager. Will H. arbour, Associate Editor and Secretary. Thompson Bros., Branch Office. Geneva The Printer 105] Sq. 6th St. EDITORIAL Saturday Aprfl 13, 1907 Masters' Ingratitude for Justice. We get it from good authority that Attorney Masters, in an argument last Saturday in the Sangamon Co. Court, goes down on record as opposed to equal rights and justice to all men regardless of color, race or previous condition of servitude. He attempts to influende the jury with his own vile opinion and wantonly pours out his spleen with rhetorical eloquence and grammatical power. He is a new comer here and if he expects to succeed along the Atlanta, Georgia. line, we will show him that his name is Dennis. Lawyer Masters is quoted as saying in a legal argument a week ago, in substance this, pointing his arrow of indignation at Joe Richardson, who had testified against him or his client: "There is a nigger in the wood pile, gentlemen of the jury. There was a time when negroes or niggers did not have the rights they now enjoy; they were not allowed to appear upon the stand and testify before a jury, and I want it understood now that that was a just law. I hope to see the time speed on when just such a law will again be in vogue. Take precaution, gentlemen, of the jury, I believe you are of the same opinion." These are his words in substance, men and women who read and think. His name is Masters but he will never master the situation here. His law office is 2274 S. 6th street. Beware of him and let us make his cohorts reel before our indomitable courage. He came here but recently, and we understand he is a democrat in politics, though he is associated with Fred Mortimer, a young Republican who is highly respected by his countrymen, regardless of race. We advise Mortimer to choose better company, however, if he is looking for higher political favors, for as Solomon said, "Show me your associates and I will tell you who you are." Masters has no doubt not read history. Yes, there was a time when Negroes did not have any rights at all but ahl that time is no more. We have the rights and Masters can find the same in the Constitution of the United States and the great state of Illinois. We do not care anything about his legal knowledge. We have men who can cope with him in law, ethics or every walk or vocation in life. We advise our people to shun him as they would a serpent, don't give him any legal work. The die is cast for him He desires, he said, to go down ```markdown ``` THE FRUOM on record as being opposed to Negroes having the same privilege as other men. His desires shall never be replenished. He is a mocker, and we warn you to touch him not, nor anything within his gateway. Griffith and the Appointments. Now that Griffith has been elected and will be supported by a Republican council, the thing to do is to use good discretion in the appointments. There are may of them to be made. We have spoken out against such operation of saloons as are conducted by certain men on East Washington street, and we are yet opposed to their running places as they are reported to be running. We have no objection to their running business, but they should have strict rules and go by them. Women have no business to leiter in or even enter a saloon and we shall protest against such depravity. We are not posing as saints nor hoping or trying the impossibility of converting all women into angels—it is not feasible—it never was. We are not going to acquiesce in this shameful business because our men were elected. The saloons are run more boisterous on Sundays than on week days, except that you enter the side doors. We are opposed to this. We are opposed to people using profanity on the highways. There is no cause for it. Clean up the dives. We favor men on the police force who will not wink at 16 year old girls and harbor them for their own lust, but will run them in and report their misdemeanors to their parents or guardians, likewise keep the boys out of the saloons and from the streets at late hours at night. We favor that the representative men of all races and nationalities be appointed and not the thugs gathered from the slums. We believe that Griffith will use good judgment along this procedure. The Forum will make a specialty in commenting in season and out on all favorable acts acts done by our city officials and the board of supervisors and will speak out against the things we think the public does not approve of. We aae now voicing the sentiment of the whole people, regardless of race. Consult the tax payers and men who stand for higher ideas and a progressive city, mayor and city council, and your days shall not be numbered. We hope this will be appreciated in the spirit in which it is given and let us have a good administration, worthy and capable appointees. Above all, do not forget the men who stood by you and will stand by you again if you but reciprocate. No more girls hanging out of windows on East Washington street, in their cool costumes. Griffith has pledged himself to run the city better and you fellows need not think we are going to put up with the same "dope" Devereux had—the good people stood by David Griffith. There are saloons which this paper will recommend as fit to operate so long as the law allows decently conducted saloons to remain. There are other saloons that we think should not be allowed to run. The good name of the city has been too long dragged in the mud. Women have no business entering saloons. either by the front or side door. 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 GEO. BOLLMAN Quality of work a An Advertisement in The Forum Brings Instant Results. New Telepnone, 1478. H. TUCKER, Proprietor. 529 North Side Square ...CAPITAL GEO. BOLLMAN, Proprietor. Quality of work and prompt delivery. 723 E. Washington Street. Both Phones, 207. Pablo Picasso "Oh, Douglas! Thou hast passed beyond the shore, But still thy voice is ringing o'er the gale— Thou'st taught thy race how high her hope may soar, And bid them seek the heights, nor faint nor fall." Paul Laurence Dunbar on Fred Douglass. The Forum has opened a Business Men's Directory.—Cheap Enough for all to Advertise. The Forum is the best for advertising. The Forum is the best for advertising. See Us For Typewriting. We have opened a Public Stenographic office at 305 South Six Street. Letters written or composed business accounts itemized Telephone, old, 998. THE FORUM. The St. Nicholas Pantatorium. 325 East Jefferson Street. Cleaning, Dying, Repairing and Pressing. Special Attention Given to Ladies' Garments. All Work Guaranteed. Goods Called for and Delivered. Monthly Terms Given, Reasonable Prices. GIVE ME A CALL. Bell Phone 2990. L. E. ARBUCKLE, Prop. Elizabeth Tomlison Elizabeth Tomlison Only lady Photograpner in the city Give her a call. Ladies and children's pictures a specialty. 504 1-2 East A Buy K Wheat Direct from Owner Pri Buy Kansasheat Lands! from Owner at Bargain Counter Prices! 50412 East Adams Street. Buy Kansas Wheat Lands! Direct from Owner at Bargain Counter Prices! Do you know that a single Crop of wheat in Western Kansas will pay the purchase price of the land on which it is grown and profit besides? I have several thousands acres of choice wheat land in the counties of Ellis, Trego, Grove, Wallace, Lane,Greeley, Kearney and Morton bought exceedingly low during hard times which I now want to close out at once and which I offer to sell far below or Parties will please enter into no business transactions for this paper --- THE FORUM I WANT TO DEAL WITH PUR CHASER DIRECT. Write me for full particulars how I can save you money. N. E. Corner Sixth and Kansas, Avenues, Topega, Kansas. with anyone save authorized agents vested with the power, and will pay no bills except to parties of the office personnel. MANAGER dinary market prices. Lee Monroe. Time Table of Springfield Consolidated Railway Co. Cars for North Fifth street will leave Fifth and Monroe every 7½ minutes from 6:07 a. m., until 8:00 p. m.; every 10 minutes from 8:00 p. m. until 11:20 p. m.; owl cars will leave at 11:40 p. m., 12:07 and 12:30 a. m. Cars for South Fifth street will leave Fifth and Monroe every 7½ minutes from 6:07 a. m. until 7:45 p. Fifth and Monroe every 12 minutes from 6:00 a. m. until 11:24 p. m.; owl cars leave at 11:48 p. m., 12:00 midnight and 12:24 a. m. Cars for North Seventh street leave Fifth and Monroe every 12 minutes from 6:00 a. m. until 11:24 p. m.; owl cars leave at 11:48 p. m. and 12:24 a. m. Cars for Spring street leave Fifth and Monroe every 12 minutes from 6:08 a. m. until 11:20 p. m.; owl cars leave at 11:44 p. m., 12:08 and 12:30 a. m. Cars for East Carpenter street leave Fifth and Monroe every 12 minutes from 6:08 a. m. until 11:20 p. m.; owl cars leave at 11:44 p. m., 12:07 and 12:30 a. m. Cars for South Grand avenue leave Fifth and Monroe every 15 minutes from 6:07 a. m. until 11:22 p. m.; owl cars leave at 11:45 p. m., 12:07 and 12:30 a. m. Cars for Lawrence avenue leave Fifth and Monroe every 12 minutes from 6:00 a. m., until 11:36 p. m.; owl cars leave at 12:00 midnight and 12:30 a. m. Cars for North Ninth street leave Fifth and Monroe every 12 minutes from 6:00 a. m. until 11:36 p. m. Cars for East Capitol avenue leave Fifth and Monroe every 12 minutes from 6:00 a. m. until 11:36 p. m.; owl cars leave at 12:00 midnight and 12:30 a. m. Cars for South Eleventh and Rutledge streets leave Fifth and Washington every 15 minutes from 6:07 a. m. until 11:22 p. m.; owl cars leave at 11:52 p. m. and 12:22 a. m. Cars for West Washington street leave Fifth and Monroe every 15 minutes from 6:00 a. m. until 11:15 p. m.; owl cars leave at 11:45 p. m. and 12:07 a. m. Cars for Governor street leave Fifth and Monroe every 15 minutes from 6:07 a. m. until 11:22 p. m.; owl cars leave at 12:30 a. m. Cars for South Eighth street leave Fifth and Monroe every 15 minutes from 6:00 a. m. until 11:15 p. m. Sunday Excursion to E. St. Louis Sunday Excursion to E. St. Louis $1.50 to East St. Louis every Saturday and Sunday, Illinois Traction System. Prof, Malone, of Quincy, sends pleasant regards to all. $1.50 io East St. Louis every Saturday and Sunday ILLINOIS TRACTION SYSTEM. North Carolina's Colored Citizens. Preparing an Elaborate Exhibit for the Jamestown Exposition. Rev. C H. Williamson, Commissioner General in charge of the Exhibit of the colored people of North Carolina, and Dr. C H. Hunter, Secretary of the State Commission were in the city yesterday, conferring with the Executive Committee designated by the Government to arrange the Negro Exhibit of the Jamestown Exposition. Assurances were given that the North Carolina exhibit will be one of the most elaborate of the state exhibits prepared by the colored citizens thereof, and that it will occupy all the space that the committee here can afford to allow them in the Negro Building. It will be remembered that the Legislature of North Carolina very generously appropriated $5,000 to aid their progressive colored citizens in their aim to let the world know how rapidly they are moving forward. The display of work from the State Institution for the deaf, dumb and blind will be especially complete, and is said to be worth traveling many miles to see. The various departments have been carefully organized, and the exhibits from each will be the very best that the race is capable of producing along the several lines The following departments will be represented by appropriate specimens: Agriculture, horticulture, domestic science, needle work, education, mechanic art, literature, fine arts, floriculture, staple goods, inventions, scenic views of homes, farms, churches, business houses, etc., professional resources, political life, business life, statistics of material resourees, antique curios, forestry minerals, fossils and the work of women. The experience gleaned by the race for twenty-eight years in the direction of annual fairs will be crystalized in the State exhibit at Jamestown. The North Carolinians are determined to set a worthy example for the enterprising colored people of their sister States. The Culture Club. The election of officers at the Culture Club for the ensuing three months resulted as follows: C. S. Gibbs; Mrs. Mattie Johnson, vice president; Mrs. C. Morgan, secretary, Mr. Pendergrass, assistant secretary; Chas. Sellers, treasurer; Prof. A. L. Steward, chairman program committee; T. R. Thompson, journalist; D. O. Yates, critic. WANTED-Colored people to get their photos and business ready to get in our Jamestown Exposition number. Begin now. Mr. Abernathy. of East St. Louis, Ill. was in the city this week and paid our office a visit. Don't borrow the Forum. ~ APRIL BARGAINS | : ” . ., o 50 lb. sack High Patent Flour for $1.15 to $1.35 We, "seus, tase, Ray and Snow White... We carry'a line of beautiful Dishes and Silver ware. ,; An elegant set of*initial dishes given free for 20 pages i of our stamps. Come in and let us explain to you our Profit Sharing Proposition. We'are worthy. of your patronage. To vhe first 10 ladies starting on this proposition, I will give 10 stamps free. Think it over. The Leading N egro Grocer, > Goods delivered to any part of the city. See my beauti- ful Blue Delft Ware. This ware must,be seen tobe appreciated, —— EE ! J. Edw. Thompson, Proprietor. Noa. |..New 861 Phones: } os 1267 : 804. E, Washington St. -. Springfield, I. a eae ION BOE TS piensa PPAR B PBOS EOE T ont ot giianedh Ge hotetob of | [ets . r RET Dh. aeooak eas Mee aor ae | D eee eae han eres LT ae Meee oF ie Maen pede OO ie Th eral | van ed | an f/f er aa > al ie! ae bei Ba ae ei sd apes Sit ae ae ae... ee | : ae ek cee a ; | “fe en ‘wae eee | - a | | alg Pik i ‘ see s i | bs : | | | | | Set consisting of 6 teaspoons, 6 table spoons, 6 _ knives, 6 forks; t-sogir shell and | butter knife...... $6. 50 | for the entire set or:to you free for 20 pages of stamps. Last year, we gave away 42 sets of dishes. . LS Cee eeepc Se ===K[—mer[_==xx[Zx={Rn[{j[llDnnnaaaaaonawamnqsn=ea=a=s=— “ . s . ‘i 50 lb: sack High Patent Flour for $1.1 White. We. carrya line of beautiful Dishes and Silver ware.) An el of our stamps. Come in and let us explain to you our Profit Sharing To ube first 10 ladies starting on this proposition, I will eS ——————_——X—— SSS IR RS Te i, may are Eh at Wall Paper and Paint. ot a Ces. s Ff : Department: ' eo o ' Call and see our sampte desigts, they are handsome this'year. We can sell you paper as cheap. ag, the cheapest; ‘from 3c a roll to 75c a roll,....Hang-your pa- per for 10c-a-roll: when ‘purchased: from me.. - Satisfac- tion Guaranteed. White lead, $7 50. per hundred. Paint, your house to.suit. your fancy. Meditate everit. Why not call me up. ee he ek pon ee mae nee OK ¢ : eae cc ee ee Ae Cee alte Ee OVO Rey Call-at the : Monon Grocery: and get your Lace Curtains On Monday and Friday of next “week we will give to.each lady FREE an ‘Elegant PAIR with a Two Dollar and fifty ct.Cash Order. See them in my window. | 20 pounds | Granulated Sugar for - When you buy $1 worth of other | merchandise... 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. Whoare to give employment to our young men and ladies? Ministers think it over Cream furnished to churches 90c a gallou. pl anid any part of the city. See my beauti- be seen tobe appreciated, a e ympson, Proprietor. 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. A. J. GORDON Custom Shoemaker High Class Repairing, Best white oak Leather used. New and second- hand shoes for sale. 822 E. Washington. The Hess Tailoring Co. Are Always on top. Order your Spring Suit Now Are Always on top. Order your Spring Suit L. 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. 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 Woman's Club Notes. The bazaar which was held at the L. C Home last week under the auspices of the Woman's Club was not well attended yet the ladies realized a very neat sum. We wish to thank those who donated so liberally to the country store. All of the stock that was not sold was turned over to the Home. This stock amounted to $10.50 and the cash amount cleared was $20.10. We wish to thank each one who attended and helped to make this a success. yet the lack sum. We who dona country s The meeting of the Social Section was largely attended at the residence of Mrs. Julia Duncan last Monday. This section will go to Buffalo, Illinois, the second Monday in May to organize a branch club. The Mothers' Section will be entertained by Mrs. Esther Farmer, 302 W. Allen, street at 2:30 p. m. next Monday, the 15. The Juvenile Section will meet at the L. C. Home on Saturday, the 13, in their regular business meeting. Be sure and bring your pennies. We desire to see each member present on that date. Reporter. pennies. member p Reporter. Miss Wilson. Mgr and clerk of the Leland Hotel Pantatorium, was in Missouri for a few days visiting. She returned Tuesday April 2nd. The J. P. Williston Oratorical contest of East Hamton, Mass., was a very creditable affair. It is of interest to the people of Springfield to honor that the first prize was awarded to Charles Fred White of this city. Residence 206 N. 14th St. New. Phone 1478. St. Augustine's Mission has changed its location and will hold services next Sunday at 1420 South Grand Ave., East. Sunday School at 4 p.m. Regular service at 7:30 p.m. All are invited to attend. Forum Both One year Ave.. East. m. Regular are invited Watch for sonville, un Watch for the Ku klux from Jacksonville, under auspices of Estella Chapter No. 3. Watch for date later on. Two Years for for $1.25. against the gigantic trusts and mono polies. Every detail of the next na- tional campaign, including all party conventions and the final result of the Presidential election of November, 19 08. In short, ALL THE NEWS OF ALL THE EARTH. 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This meeting was a blessing to all who attended for Mrs. Morgan always makes the ladies welcome and greets them with a pleasant smile and her home is one of sunshine to all. The souvenir of Easter was a white and pink carnation reminding them that Christ arose on Easter. We need more women in the club work. Press on ladies and God will bless each one. There were nineteen present.—A friend. Petersburg News George Smith of Springfield was the guest of Landon Davis Sunday. Samuel Harris departed last Friday for Edwardsville to join the F. Frank Paving Co. Mrs. Chas. Gaines accidently fell and obtained a severe shock but is feeling much improved now. Mrs. Daniel Davis visited relatives and friends in Springfield last week. Rev. Webster of Springfield delivered a sermon at the Baptist church Sunday evening. A Surprise Party. A surprise party was given on little Hortense Jackson, 712 N. 2d street, Last Tuesday, April 9. Those present were: Edna Smith, Jennie Osby, Clara and Maron May, Dorothy and Ruth Robinson; Johnnie and Noah Williams, Robert McCullom. Many nice presents were received by the little miss. CALL AT The Leader Barber Shop, EDW. ITCHELL, EARNEST HANNER, E., L. RICE. Everything First class 721 East Washington Street OUR ADVERTISING RATES. 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. 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. Northbound. Arrive. Depart. *Alton Limited ... 11:53 am 11:53 am *Prairie State Express. 2:45 pm 2:45 pm *Bloomington Accom ... 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Daily Express . 3:10 pm 12:10 pm Daily Mail . 11:00 am 2:40 pm Daily Mail . 6:55 pm 7:25 am To and from St. Louis. Arrive. Depart. Daily Express . 12:10 pm 8:10 pm Daily ex. Sunday, Accom.. 9:20 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. Wilson's New Place Restaurant Staple and Fancy Groceries Regular Meals and Short Orders Homemade Pies—Candies Fine Cigars Morris Wilson, Proprietor. cer. and Madison. A Successful Entertainment. On Wednesday evening at the Odd Fellows hall on 5th street, was one of the largest entertainments of the season. The hall was crowded to its utmost capacity. Music of a high order was furnished by Odd Fellows' band. This band, like old wine, improves with age. The prize, the sum of $350, was awarded to Marshall Puckett for having sold the largest number of tickets. The committoe, composed of H. King, J. Douglas, Levells, Douglas, Nolan and Washington: Mesdames Davis, King, Taylor, Deot, Johnson, Nolan and Miss Retta Davis, wish to thank all for their hearty cooperation in making the entertainment a success. They will in the near future, give another on a higher plane that will suit young as well as old. $1.50 io East St. Louis every Saturday and Sunday ILLINOIS TRACTION SYSTEM. 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COMMUTATION BOOKS of $2 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 CONDENS --- Is this spring? The Christian theory of the sermon is that it is a message from God or the life of a man who is set apart to live near God and so to know the will and mind of God. If it ceases to be that, whatever else it may be, it ceases to be a sermon. Belief in God involves belief in religion, and that involves worship, and that the belief in the presence of God in his sanctuary and his voice in the word of the preacher Of course there are always preachers and hearers who forget this, but it were generally forgotten or disbelieved; the religion of Jesus Christ would quickly cease to be a living force. I see no reason to believe that that is true therefore I cannot think that the sermon has lost its place or its power. Eliminating the sermon would be eliminating the life from public worship. It would quickly die altogether and become a mere form—Rev. Henry A. Stimson in N. B. U. $1.50 to East St. Louis every Saturday and Sunday ILLINOIS TRACTION SYSTEM. 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 Children. ROY SEELEY. Attorney at Law. 5231/2 North Side Square. Both Phones 1503. PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS. OFFICE:—627½ East Adams street. HOURS: 10 a. m. to 12 m. 2 p. m. to 4 p. m. 7 p. m. to 9. Phones:—— Calls promptly made. Dr. J E. Henderson Office: 107% West Side Square. HOURS: 9 to 1 a. m.; 3 to 5; 7 to 8 p, m. FIRST WARD PLACE: 218 North 13th Street HOURS: Till 8 a. m.; 15 to 1 m.; 3 to 6 i p. m., and at night. Telephone Main line WANTED-Colored people to get their photos and business ready to get in our Jamestown Exposition number. Begin now. Sunday Excursion to E. St. Louis $1 50 to East St. Louis every Saturday and Sunday, Illinois Traction System. Mrs. Georgia Bun has gone to Decatur, where she has accepted a position as head pastry cook a the Decatur Holel. The Sermon as a Power. B. R. Stephens, Gen. Traffic Mangr. Professional. Dr. S. A. WARE, 60 YEAR EXPERIENCE PATENT TRADE DESIGN COPYRIGHT Anyone sending a sketch and descri- quely ascertain our opinion free w invention is probably patentable. Oc tions strictly confidential. HANDBOOK sent free. Oldest agency for securing Patents taken through Munn & Co special notice, without charge, in the Scientific Ameri A handsomely illustrated weekly. T culation of any scientific journal. T year; four months, $1. Sold by all ne MUH CO. Parties, who do not get per Saturdays, will complain carrier. You should, at le your paper in the afternoon urdays. For Home-M Cakes, Pies, Cooki And a first-class meal patronize BROWN & NE Restaurant 126 East Washington S Regular Meals SUNDAYS: The Forum's Staff. E. L. Rogers, Editor-in-C Business Mgr. Will H. Barbour, Asst. E Miss Pearl Bowles, Office Cle keeper and Collector Miss Allene White, Cont Mrs. E. L. White, Contr Chas. Hatcher, Alton Repo Agt. Miss Nannie Davis, Peter T. R. Thompson, Adv. Soli Cartoonist. H. A. Donegon, Lincoln Address matter for the paper Forum, 305½ So. Sixth St. Matters of business or in to E. L. Rogers, Mgr. The Clubs, Social and Oth Ladies' Sunlight Social, me Wednesday at the residence members, discusses art, culit home circle questions. St. Paul Sewing Circle me Thursday at Lecture room or church, discusses all import circle questions. Mothers' Literary, meet month, auxiliary to St. Paul Circle. The Woman's Club, meet week, is the oldest club—has is a rescue club for the philanthropic agency, this social and juvenile section. H. Morgan is president, Mr botham is chairman, of the station; Miss Clara Blackwell reporter for this club. The None-Such, is a so among the younger society meets every Thursday. The Don't Worry, is a club of the elderly married ladies weekly. Other clubs will be added are made known. Lodges and their meeting and place of meeting will be for 25c the month. We have ner of lodges here. Busse has already taken the oath office and a new city regime starts in big Chicago. Busse will make an ideal mayor. Senator Dan Campbell has been named as postmaster at Chicago. Senator Campbell is an excellent gentleman, worthy and competent. Senator Hopkins is making himself conspicuous by his quietness. The fact remains, however, that he is ambitious and would be re-elected. The Election is Over. In all campnigns some people must lose, some must win. There is, but it should not be, created a great deal of friction between individuals During Devereux's administration the Negro has received a fairly good representation, it might have been better as to classification. The fire department, however, was fairly well selected. The men are amiable so far as we know, but they have held these offices for four years and others will be placed as a matter of course. Griffith is a young man and he can make such a record as will be a record to the city and himself, and should he desire it, cause his re-election by a larger majority than that of last week. If he, as we believe he will do, sees that all who stood by him are treated right, he will be mayor until 1913, at which time or prior to, Springfield will be a city of 75,000 inhabitants. The same is true of Seeley, Smith and the rest. Two years is a short time and we shall do what we can to see that good men are appointed to office and that those who labored hard are remunerated. From our office last Monday, which is in the immediate vicinity of the federal building, we noticed about 25 Negroes who represent no one save themselves, gang into the U. S Marshal's office, for what, we do not know. From indications, these nondescripts are are trying to usurp and dictate certain things, but we feel, instinctively, that the mayor-elect is cognizant of the fact that the representation of the Negro should be representative. What the Negro desires most, is to have the patronage meted out according to meritorious s and competency. "The birds have flown away. The flowers are dead and gone. The clouds look cold and gray Around the setting sun." Please give this little poem to those poor penitent sinners at the mourners' bench over at the city hall and the police station and tell Mr. Jimmy Anderson that The Forum did not have any live flowers left. Tell Willye George and Bobbye O., that we said give our regards to all when they get there. TO A BUNCH OF CARNATIONS. (Dedicated to the Donors) I wonder if you, flowers, know The happiness you bring to me. I wonder if you have a soul And feel my gratitude and glee. I wonder if your pretty smile And pleasant face, your graceful form Were stolen from youi donors, while They placed their dainty card thereon I wonder if they felt the thrill Of joy you gave my louely heart. I wonder if your petals still Will live when their sweet odors part 'Tis sad to think that you must die And all your beauty fade away, THE FRUOM Not eveu in a grave to lie And moulder till some brighter day. But yours a mission is of love, Of good. of happiness of faith; Sent by the power from above. You cheer the great, nor scorn the wail. 'Tis sad to think you have no voice, That you migt tell your heart's intent; 'Tis sad to know you have no choice To leave me e'en your fragrant scent I wish I had the power to give You back unto your root and vine; I wish you might forever live To chee the lonely hearts that pine. But otherwise it has been willed, And you, departing, leave the race, But leave our hearts with treasure [flled Because your life was love and grace. March 22, '07. —CHAS. F. WHITE. Charles Whitt won first prize in an oratorical contest at college at East Hampton, Mass. The Eyes of the World Are Upon Me. The colored race in the United States at the present time is having some very trying experiences; and only the best sort of advice and the wisest counsel should be given and heeded if you people are to continue in this land of prosperity and enjoy life, liberty, security and the pursuit of happiness. In this book, we have attempted to present to the colored people of this great country, a solution of eur problems. We have called attention to the commendable steps made by our people along commercial, intellectual and moral lines, and we believe that if this book is read carefully, that it will prove a source of great inspiration and encouragement to not only to the colored people themselves but the white people who are interested in our progress. All of the readers of this journal who will send to us at once $1.00 by P. O money order or registered letter will receive a copy of this book in cloth binding just as soon as it comes from the press. We offer this special inducement in order to ascertain to what extent our people are willing to support such an enterprise. We will have to charge $1.50 for the book after it comes from the press. We find it utterly impossible to produce a book of such proportions at less cost. We hope that you, bear readers, if you cannot send the $1.00 at once, will write to us and state whether or not you would like to have a copy of the book reserved for you and that you you will state at what time you will be able to send us the $1.00. Hoping that we shall hear from you by return mail, we are. RICHARD H. BALL. 28 Franklin St., Lawrence, Mass. FOR PRESIDENT, 1908 Chas. Evans Hughes of New York. FOR VICE PRESIDENT Chas. S Deneen of Illinois FOR GOVERNOR OF ILL. Fred A Busse of Cook Co. FOR U. S. SENATOR (Hopkins' Place) Richard Yates. We are prepared to deliver The Voice or The Freeman to any of you who desire it, and if you want either notify us. READ THE FORUM PUBLISHED WEEKLY Largest Colored Circulation in th. county. Price: per annum. $150; three months, in advance, 40 cents; per month. 15 cents. Office: 305 1-2 South Sixth Street. TELEPHONE MAIN 998, INTER-STATE 1092. WRITE ALL MATTER TO THE FORUM. E. L. ROGERS, Manager. 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 postoffice 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 SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS For typewritten letters and ess 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. NEWSPAPER LAW. Typewriter. 3051 South Sixth NOTICE! THE FORUM has opened a Business Men's Directory cheap enough for all to advertise. 1 inch 1 month .50 1-2 " 1 month .25 NO CHANGE. G. EDWARD BAUMANN CHAS. T. BAUMANN G. EDWARD BAUMANR CRAS. T. BAUHAI 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! CONSOLIDATED STREET CAR ROUTE. Points of Interest Springfield's Attractions and How to Reach Them. Lincoln home—Corner Eighth and Jackson streets—take South Eighth car. Lincoln Monument, Oak Ridge Cemetery—take North Fifth street cars at Fifth and Monroe streets. Washington Park, southwest of city take South Second or Lawrence avenue cars. Reservoir Park, northeast of city—take North Seventh cars. Camp Lincoln. The permanent camp grounds of the Illinois National Guards. Take Rutledge or Camp Lincoln cars. State Fair grounds, north of city. Take North Seventh cars. White City Park east of the city. Take East Capitol avenue cars . 1. Song.....Choir 2. Invocation..... 3. Song.....Choir 4. Opening address.....James Elliston 5. Declamation.....Francis Johnson 6. Essay.....Linnie McDaniel 7. Vocal solo.....Miss Brown 8. Oration.....J. W. Walker 9. Declamation.....Floretta Williams 10. Instrumental duet.....Linnie McDaniel and Miss Brown 11. Recitation.....Hurile Bailey 12. Ruartettee..... 13. Declamation.....Della Johnson 14. Vocal duet.....Miss Connor and Mr. Moore 15. Journalist report.....L. Johnson 16. Critic's report.....Mr. Moore 17. Song.....Choir Floretta Williams, Wayne Moore, Roy Harris, Committee. [Image of a man with a dark hair and a suit] Who was re-elected last week by an overwgelming majority, showing his exceptional popularity. He is 1. Song 2. Invocation 3. Song 4. Opening address 5. Declamation 6. Essay 7. Vocal solo 8. Oration 9. Declamation 10. Instrumental duet 11. Recitation 12. Ruartettee 13. Declamation 14. Vocal duet 15. Journalist report 16. Critic's report 17. Song Floretta Williams, Wayne St. Paul Sewing Circle Notes. The sewing circle met on last Thursday at the parsonage and arrangements were perfected for the bazaar. The circle will be well prepared to supply demands in the way of quilts, fancy work and notions of all kinds. The following clubs have kindly consented each to render a program in the way of a donation: On the evening of April 30, Ambidexter Institute; Sunlight Circle, May 1; the Culture Club, May 2. These programs promise to be a rare literary and musical treat. In order to make it more interesting the Clubs have been asked to put on their best talent and compete for honors. The first honor goes for the best literary and musical sroduction. Second honor foe popularity. The club having the largest attendance will have the distinction of being the most popular club. Different scenes of the Fairy Queen in Fairyland haue been arranged for each night in the lecture room under the supervision of Miss Retta Davis. Tho circle will meet on neut Thursday with Mrs. Alice White East Monroe t. Bachelors' Congress. Hello! is 'his Mr Benton, Pres young yet but is on the road to higher things because whatever he runs for he is an "indomitable foe." He may be the next state's attorney of Sangamon county. Lady Minstrels. First part and vaudeville, at Masonic hall soon, under the management of Miss Grace Renfro of st Louis, Mrs. A. Terrill, H. Brewington, and H. Moss. The city's best talent will appear on the program, some who have never before exposed their ability as a performer. You will be surprised. Watch next week's Forum for big ad. The Forum's representative and collector will be in Lincoln, Monday, April 15. Jacksonville the 22, Decatur and Clinton, week of 15. Mrs. C. H. Jones and daughter Constance, are visiting Decatur this week. embidexter pel April 19, '07. Choir Choir James Elliston Francis Johnson Linnie McDaniel Miss Brown J. W. Walker Floretta Williams Linnie McDaniel and Miss Brown Hurile Bailey Della Johnson Miss Connor and Mr. Moore L. Johnson Mr. Moore Choir Moore, Roy Harris, Committee. 9, '07. Choir Choir James Elliston Ncis Johnson Jie McDaniel Miss Brown W. Walker Tta Williams Miss Brown Murile Bailey Ella Johnson Mr. Moore L. Johnson Mr. Moore Choir committee. Mr. Benton I have received replies from the following delegats: M. West and Reddy, of Pass field. Wes inghouse of 2d district; Tennyson of Monroe. Neverwork of 19fh district; Stick of College, the Major from Madison, Pillinecker of Pennyolds and Blockhead of the 3rd district, Ben Abraham of Egypt, I expect their replies by the next mail. From information received there will be quite a delegation out. And in order to assist the Congress financially I have placed the admission fee at 15c children 10c. Very good,Mr. Slasher but have you announced to the public the date? Yes, but I will give it again April 18, 1907 at St Paul's auditorium. That will be all, Mr. President, good bye. Dr.C.H.JONES, Contractor -- Builder Real Estate Rentals and Manager Peerless Ideal Portrait Co Business Letters, Deeds. Wills and Mortgages drawn. All business confidential. Office: 116 South Seventh Street. notices is Saturday vour sec from Capitol. Will soon be in operation at the Williams' Building, 11th and Washington streets. The object of this club will simply be a place where men can assemble, read and discuss matters, also elevate and stimulate a healthier and nobler sentiment among the young men. The members will have access to both rooms It will develop into a great club. All papers amd magazines will be kept. Goes among influential people 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. We collect on The Forum every Mrs. J. Johnson of Callo, Mo., was Saturday and Monday. in the city this week. The Dunbar Club on be in operation at the Williams' Building in streets. Object of this club will simply be a place where read and discuss matters, also elevate and and nobler sentiment among the young men. Have access to both rooms. It will develop in papers amd magazines will be kept. THE FORU show the Leading Colo per in the City. Has the largest and best circulation. among influential pe