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Historical Society State House THE FORUM VOL. 4, NO.18. Ambidexter Commencement. Sunday afternoon, June 2, at 3 o'clock. Baccalaureate Sermon, by Rev. T. Price at Ambidexter chapel, 12th and Cass Sts., Monday evening, June 3rd at 8 o'clock Intermediate Department, Literary Program Prof. Walker Director. Tuesday evening June, 4th at 8 o'clock Program by Musical and Primary Department, Mrs. E. Naylor Musical Instructor, Miss Liunie V. McDaniels Primary Instructor. Wednesday June 5th at 8 o'clock Grand Finale and awarding Diplomas, Dr. J. H. Fulton, Principal. The public cordially invited to attend and bring a silver offering for the school. Dr. J. H. Magee President. The Appointment of James Loomis One of the very best appointments made by the mayor this week was that of James Loomis as a detective. It was right and fitting, as he has been an earnest and conscientious worker at all times for the Republican party at all times. Then Mr. Loomis has had experience on the department, having been first appointed under the second administration of L. E. Wheeler in 98 and re-appointed by ex-Mayor Phillips. His services were noteworthy for cleanliness in office and for the faithful adherence to the duties imposed upon him. He was the first night watchman at the armory having been appointed to that place July 1, '02. He discharged the duties there with that zealousness that has always marked his character. Mr. Loomis lost this place because of his loyalty to David S. Gaiffith two years ago in preference to Cy Morrow. If this is not loyalty worthy of patronage, what is? Mr. Loomis is a tax payer in the first ward and his appointment meets the hearty approval of the voters of that ward. He will make an efficient officer, one that will be a credit to the department and the Negro race. The Griffith Administration We are always glad to see moral improvements along the public thorofares of a city. We must congratulate the present administration for the early improvements and the decrease in the loafing and boisterousness around the saloons. Some of the saloons close at 12 o'clock and the people go home as they should. Women are not seen in Steele's place any more nor do they frequent the Illinois cafe as of yore. Morton, Lee and Murray seem to be THE FORUM EF "Be ye doers and BIRNGFIELD, ILL., SAT "Be ye doers and not sayers only." pursuing the even tenor of their way in a legitimate manner. There are some places, however, the police should keep an eye single to. Lee's theatre is soon to open. One thing we desire is this: Let there be more quiet and better order around all these places on Sundays and arrest every proprietor who allows women in saloons. Whom You Should Patronize and Why. We are aiming to point out the proper people for you to trade with. A number of our people support Pat Giblin and Giblin refuses to patronize them. Giblin is connected with the White City and the White City will not treat you right, regardless of how gentlemanly or lady-like you act. There are plenty of white people who are MEN and will appreciate your trade. White people stood firm and aided Negroes in the Underground Railroad business and marched from the Potomac to the sea for fair play and free speech, etc., and we do not have to beg a few half-bred foreigners for our rights. The thing to do is to take our advice and shun them. Of course, you do not need to take any insults either. If you go into a public place and are refused, enforce the statute of Illinois. Seibert's saloon on Monroe St. has the audacity to tell colored people that a glass of beer will cost $1.00. Such a place should not be given lincense in the home of Lincoln. Mayor Griffith will confer a just favor on the colored people if he will refuse to grant license to all such places. However, remember we ask no special favors—arrest and convict Negroes who violate the law just as you do other people. Carlock and the people who advertise, should get your trade. Don't forget to go and attend the grand supper June 6th at the Second Baptist Cherch: Mrs. Hattie Brummell left Saturday for Springfield to visit her sister, Mrs. Geo. Groves, from which place she will leave for Decatur to spread the summer. Seaton Lodge No. 2 of Good Samaritans held their Annual Sermon Sunday at the Second Baptist Church. Mr. Edward Deloney is spend a few days in the city working. Mr. and Mrs. Geo, C. Young were the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Johnson Sunday. J. B. Kibby spent Sunday in the city. Lincoln, Ill. OR not sayers only." SURDAY, JUNE 1, 19 Mr. James Hummer has gone back to his old place to work, the Elk's Club room The W. W. Workers Society met with a grand success in spite of the rainy weather. They cleared $53.75. Miss May Perkins was crowned Queen of May, receiving the largest number of votes. Rev. Buck, a Baptist Missionary preached at the Second Baptist Church Sunday eve. Don't forget Children's Day, June the 9th at Allen chapel. A. M. E, Sunday School, every body will be welcome. Miss Luceal Deke made a fight that no one needs to be ashamed of for May Queen. A. D. Johnson, W. Vic, Eler Taylor Pr., D. W. Wells, Deputy Grand Master with five other ladies and gentlemen attended the Annual Sermon of the Good Samaritan Lodge. Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Brino and her two little daughters was up Sunday from Elkhart. The regular monthly meeting of the Good Samaritan Lodge, the first Tuesday evening in June. Messrs J. and F. Inflish. Mr. H. Yokem and Japp King all spent Sunday in the city from Elkhart. I don't want to stop 'till I get the Fourm in every family home in the city only 15 cents per month. Bloomington, Ill. The Mothers' Meeting under the uspices of the Stewardesses of the Third Christian church, was successful in every way. Papers were read by the following: Mesdames Minnie King of Decatur, Fannie Duff. Normal, Alice Covington; on the following subjects, respectively: "The Ideal Wife," "'Home Training,' "'Child Training." Miss Hallie Q. Brown was so unfortunate as to have another stroke of paralysis Monday. She is able to be up and around. Rev. Lackey visited Normal friends last week. A party of fifteen ladies, mothers and stewardesses, attend in a body from Decatur, among them was Rev. Mrs. Jackson. Elder George Hoagland led in prayer, Mr. and Mrs. F. D. Wyche entertained Mrs. Hodges of New Zealand during her stay here. Harold Ball, the five year old boy of Mr, and Mrs. Vanice Ball, died Sunday morning at the home of his parents, 1315 West Jefferson street. Dr. and Mrs. Covington entertained Mrs. Hodges at a 6 o'clock dinner Sunday evening. Miss Myrtle Moss is visiting Mrs. Ed Thomas of W. Front St. Mrs. Carrie Thompson does not improve. G. Buchanan and Ernest Ganaway are in Dwight. Mrs. Delia Porter entertained at cards Tuesday evening. Mrs. Jane Meanhead is better at this writing. Mrs. J. Hodges of New Zealand, a noted music teacher of that island, entertained the Sunday school children at the Third Christian church by telling them of her present home and its natives. She also render a vocal solo in the evening. Sunday evening she rendered several selections which were highly appreciated. This lady is now residing in Pennsylvania where she will join her husband who is also a music teacher. She is returning from New Zealand after a pleasant visit with her mother. Mrs. Julia Johnson has gone to Huntsville, Missouri, where she will be the guest of her daughter. Mrs. B. Dizer. From there she will go to Kansas City where she will visit her other two daughters, Mesdames E. Washington and G. Bruner. Miss Eva Graves visited the Misses Grigsby and Calhoun last week. Mrs. Crow of W. Taylor street, is seriously ill. Miss Della Blanton spent Sunday in Clinton. The soldiers of Co. G gave a track meet and ball, Thursday evening. Mrs. Nellie Meanhead has returned from a visit to her parents Mr. and Mrs. Dice of Holder. Misses Rowena Watson and Clara Hawkius spent Sunday in Springfield. Roy Williams was in Peoria, Monmouth and Galesburg playing ball last week. Miss Bell Calhoun is ill with tonsilitis Mrs. Felson Jefferson is seriously ill. J. Scrivner and son Johnny were in Arrowsmith, Tuesday. Miss Cide Brown of Springfield, is in the city. Attention. Please. Your attention is called to the fact that John Slaughter, a young man who learned his trade at Tuskeggee, Alabama. has now the control of the Capital City Pantitorium. We advise you to patronize him and sustain our young people in business also Miss Louise Wilson who has "nerve enough to be in the business world. It is our duty and should be our pleasure to support them. Subscribe for the Forum. 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 S. 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. Homona The Printer 1051 So. 6th St. EDITORIAL Saturday June 1. 1907 The latest—Is she married? Yes, but she has a divorce. Abner G. Murray is the new corporation counsel To the victors belong the spoils. Good. After July 1. Mayor Griffith should close all saloons that are not run decently. The new laws which come into effect July 1. will be a good check to lawlessness. Inquirer—Are you married? Yes sir. Where is your husband? O, I don't know where that trifling brute is. Shame on you men. How often must the Forum tell you that it is a paper of news and opinion, standing on its merits, reserving the right of free speech and saying its say without the concurrence of outside opinion. We hope the people of Union Baptist church will remain as they were at the reception last Monday night-full of good words, hearts kind and true for Bro. Manuel. Of course we hope to see David S. Griffith make a good administration but it is up to him to use his best brain power and business discretion. We are going to co-operate by denouncing wrong things and bad men. If his term is to be fruitful the people who have some ability must be given a hearing. You can't get blood out of a turnip, so they say. We have never tried that. Scientists say there is nothing impossible, but we presume them to mean that nothing possible of being done is impossible to be done, any other proposition is absurd. The day has come for every man to die for his liberty. What right has one man to drag another from his own home and slay him? Georgia will you answer? Some day soon, we shall know why they treat us so mean, O land of Oglethrope. The spirit of hell and damnation shall not always dwell in the south. THE FORUM The trouble which arose in Zion Baptist church of this city some time ago, seems to be in a state of perpetual motion. Some time ago Rev. J. W. Daugherty came here by call by some of the members; other members claim that the ones who called the reverend gentleman, did not constitute a legal quorum. Since the divergence of opinion, there has been a continuous legal battle waged. Recently the courts gave Mr. Daugherty a judgment of $163 as salary claimed by him. Last Monday Judge Murray set aside the judgment on the ground that, as the opposing faction claim papers signed over to Mr. Daugherty, were illegally signed. So there you are. It is now a question whether these factionists believe that once in Christ is always in Christ. The Bible plainly commands: "Go ye first and be reconciled with thy brother." Also it commands that, you should forgive seventy times seven or 490 times. How many times have you people been reconciled and how oft have you gone to each other and asked to be forgiven. O, heaven bound christians? Foraker For President. Even at this early date, the papers are asking this pertinent question: Who shall he be?" There is much speculation and many people believe that Roosevelt or Taft is to make the rush for the goal. We are inclined to be silent for six or eight months, but the noise is so audible that silence is impossible. The sound reverbrates around the globe daily, and on every mountain side, the voice is heard as it were, a mighty rushing wind. Raymond of the Chicago Tribune is now crying for Taft, then Hughes, but seidom pens a soothing word for dear old Foraker, the mighty one of the east. The Negro delegates from the south are to organize separately from the lily white Republicans and go to the National Convention next year with free hands to support whom they please. We endorse their action in this respect and congratulate North Carolina for taking the initiative. We hope they will guide their best interest and support Foraker and Hughes until the last "Spartan lay dead on the field." Raymond even thinks as the Forum said, that in case Hughes got the first place, Deneen or Cummings would be logical westerners for second place. We believe Taft is able enough, but do not think he can get the colored support and furthermore we do not like his actions in the Brownsville episode and other great questions that have come up in the past five years directly affecting the Negro as a separate composite of the body politic. The same is applicable to Roosevelt, tho' he is a man of the hour—a strong personality and a magnanimous statesman. But for me and my house, we will serve Foraker, Hughes or Beveridge or similar men of noble traits. Root was, but behold he is no more, having become a negligible quantity. Goodly numbers turned out at Irwin's Park both Thursday and Friday. TUCKER'S PLACE. Board and Lodging House, First class accommodations Regular meals at regular meal hours. 206 North 14 St. New Telepnone, 1478. If you're in doubt let us lead trump to you? The "Imperial., is always the proper hat-- never alike two seasons together--except in price ---$3.00. PETER MYE PETER MYERS & CO For Fine Commercial Work HAMANN The Printer 305 SOUTH SIXTH ST. Telephone 998 ...CAPITAL GEO. BOLLMAN Quality of work a GEO. BOLLMAN, Proprietor. Quality of work and prompt delivery. An Advertisement in The Forum Brings Instant Results. H. TUCKER, Proprietor. --- ER MYERS ER MYERS & CO 529 North Side Square --- --- TAL LAUNDRY O. BOLLMAN, Pro-ty of work and pro- v. E. Washington S LLMAN, Proprietor. work and prompt de- Washington Street 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. ed cre peer ee a ee ce yg oC. aR ae Mesos te ge eee hs ls ar Bek re ia de Pa ls oa Tae reece CES sr a eye gry eet iF Sarg Pitan gC oo mae AV Ite li 3 Se aie ee es emi dalee te oo a ete oh gee SSCA Ss Dh oie <atan St a EN cera ges een MR Ae ae es orepaieed h ss PSE Tt Spee tends: 7 swe ¥ Tce oe Waits HR Re a a Ph Social Sunlight. The circle met with Mrs, Har- vey onsouth 17th street, Wed nesday of last week and with Mrs. Hula Lee Douglas on East Washington stree*, aud a de- lightful time was had at both meetings, ‘ha houses were aec- orated very tastily and delicious refreshments were served by the hostess. The club will meet next Wednesday evening with Mrs, Alice Smith on E. Washing- ton street, Johnson-Johnson Nuptials. Last Tuesday afternoon in Judge Murray's court, Enos G. Johnson and Katherine Shelby Johnson, buth of this city, were married The bride's home is 627 W. Williams, and the groom resides on N, 7th street, The bride is well known and loved for her modesty and good reputa. tion, ‘She is ciosely allied with church work, being the secre. tary of the St, Paul Sunday school and a co-worker in the mite mission work. Her parents Augustus Johnson and wife, are highly respected people who own good property in the west end, The groom has only been in ou: city for seven or eight months and is highly respected, being the leader of the Odd Fellows band of this city. They will reside at the home of the bride's parents. Thompson's ice Cream and Soda Fountain Opens. The Soda Fountain at 728 E. Washington St., in the Elk I- Cafe opens today and will be un- der the management and super. visiou of Mr B. H. Bellamy and his sister, Mr. Bellamy has jus. returned from tchool and he is to be ‘congratulated for this step. The ptace will be conducted on tirst-class basis and good services will be tendered all The public is ordially invited to make this place its headquar- ters, where all refreshing drinks of the kind will be ever ready. Clarkson’s Place. The drug store of Robert A. Clarkson, 213 S 6th street, bids fair to become the prettiest and most compietely finished drug store in town. It has just been refitted with shelves extending to the ceiling, His stock of drugs and sundries are the choiciest in town, and you are welcome and treated like people in the store, When illuminated at night, it presents a beautiful spectacle. Mason Get Plum. James Mason, another of the faith- fnl Republicans, was rewarded this week with an appointment as fore “man at No. 5, fire department. The mayor has made an excellent Peter selection in this appointment, one that is commedable. Wien De qCoupon For Voting Forum's Trip Contest. T vote the following Amt it LOR PMIRS acs tecnico near One CENT counts one vote. Reception at Union. Largest Attendance This Season Most Excellent Toasts and a Surpassingly Delicious and Sumptuous Repast. Last Monday in honor of their new preacher, Rev. L. C. Manuel, the Union church with the co-operation of othe people, gave one of the most elaborate and sumptuous reception ever before given at that church. The house was brilliantly illumin- ated and prettily decorated with cut flowers and ferns. The affair is pro- nounced one of the grandest. The VOICE cf The Herero, 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, Ola 998. 805% S. 6th St. E. L. ROGERS, Agent. ' Petersburg News. Wiley Brown and Samuel Har- ris visited friends and relatives here Sunday. Capt. J. S. Murray of Spring. field was the guest of C. B, Davis Tuesday, Little Harold Sackson of Jack- sonville is visiting his grandmoth- mother, Mrs, Samuel Harris this week, The an.ouncement is out of the approaching wedding of Har- vey Harris of Jacksonville and Miss Luella Jackson of this city. Jerry Motley isin Tallula on business this week. Upper Alton, Il. Mr. and mrs, Grant Gross are rejoicing over the advent of a girl baby. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Lucasa little girl. ; Go to —nnie Holman for a cool dish of Ice Cream. Miss. Mary Arbuckle, formerly of Springtield, is improving. Rev Geo. Yarvey was in Alton Sunday. A grand reception was given at Alton Baptist Chorch in honor of Rev. G. C. Mason. The Annual Sermon of the U R F was held at the Unior Bap. tist Church, I-S. Stone officiat. ing. Walter Ogg, who murdered his wife a month ago was captured in the southern part of the state The trial was called yesterday. If you want to keep informed read the Forum, Mrs, E. Hamilton has purchas led a neworgan for her daughter, READ PUBLISHED WEEKLY ‘ argest Colored Circulation ir t) vuuty. Price: perannum.$1 50: } three months. in advance, 40 cents; per month. 15 cents. Office: 305 1-2 South Sixth Street. TELEPHONE MAIN 998, INTER-STATE 1092. I WRITE ALL MATTER TO THE FORUM. i E. L. ROGERS, i Manager. pti dae S areas betel Lae acetal os te oat ale Rev. Beilamy was in Alton Sunday. Club Notes. The Philanthropic Section had a very excellynt meeting on Monday at L. C: Home. The attendance was good and the State President, Mr3. Aona M. Peyton of Chicago was the honored guest of the Club Women. She made a very able talk to those present and urged the Club to have a guod delegate at the State Meet- ing which will convene in Champaign on June 1Ith, 1907. We were glad to welcome her to our city, The busi- ness meetings of the Club will be held on Moudoy June 3rd, at the res- ide ce of the President, 8208. Spring St. All members requested to be present as the election of delegates was deferred until this date. Bach member come prepared to pay your per caplta tax which is 10 cents per year, Club Reporter CLUB LOCALS Mrs. Annie ‘Peyton, President of the Illinois State Federation of Wo- man’s Clubs spent a few days in our city this week the guest of Mesda- mes Roie Hunter and Jennie C. King. Mrs. Peyton is also State President of the Illinois Baptist Missionary Covention. Her very ‘excellent ad- dress on Sunday at the recognition service at the Union Baptist Church was highly commended by all who were present. PRICES FOR POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENTS. 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. We must not spend so much money on Excursions. 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. Elizabeth Tomlison Only lady Photographer in the city Give her a call. Ladies and children's pictures a specialty. 504 12 East A Buy K Wheat Direct from Owner Pri 1-2 East Adams Street. Buy Kansasheat Lands! from Owner at Bargain Counter Prices! 5041-2 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 whi ch I now want to close out at once and which I offer to sell far below or We must not spend so much money on Excursions. --- 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. dinary market prices. Lee Monroe. Don't borrow the Forum. THE FORUM Springfield Consolidated Railway Time Table Time Table of Springfield Consolidated Railway Co. Cars for North Fifth street will leave Fifth and Monroe every 7½ minutes from 6:07 a. m., until 8:00 p. m.; every 10 minutes from 8:00 p. m. until 11:20 p. m.; owl cars will leave at 11:40 p. m., 12:07 and 12:30 a. m. Cars for 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. 1420 South Grand Ave., East. Services every Sunday. Sunday School 4 p. m.; Divine services, 7:45 p. m All are invited. Conducted by Rev Jefferson. Subscribe for the Forum. St. Augustine's Mission. Hints Worth Taking. The fashionable street petticoat is no longer conspicuous in color. Bright-hued skirts for walking suits arr tabooed. The newest ties for linen collars ae made of nely striped china silk. Green mauve, gray, brown and blue are to be seen in this conceit, plaited into bunchy rosettes. or double butterfly bows New and chick is this neck dressing with the fashionable turnovers. In making a simple shirtwaist, with a kimono sleeve attached, try making the silk underneath take the place of the lining. The silk of a waist that is buttoned behind, unfitted except on the shoulders, and the usual sleeve put in. The kimono sleeves is then set around on the silk, attaching it under the arm and using the waist itself for its foundation. This is easier and simpler than cutting the goods out under here and using a separate lining or half lining, to attach the sleeve to. The strip which forms the kimono sleeve should be held in narrower at the bottom to ease the arm —From the Woman's Department of The Freeman- --- An Eternal Onion. "My wife is the most economic person on earth," said a West Philadelphia man, according to the Philadelphia Record. "She carries her economy down to the smallest things. Her latest is saving on onions. Now, we never eat onions alone, my wif euses them to flavor soups and so on. So, when she needed an onion she only bought one. A few weeks ago she bought a large fresh onion, and only used part of it in her seasoning. The remainder she placed in a closet for future use. A few days later she needed some more onion seasaning so she took out her saved up piece and was sffprised to find that it had tprouted. She cut off the new part and let the old portion remain. Now she never has to buy any onions, for that old one keepe sprouting, and whenever she wants a little, she simply cuts it off and leaves it grow." Pink and White on Milan Hat. Pink ond white, given distinction by black velvet, is the coloring of a smart hat foe everyday wear. The hat is of white Milan straw, the pink first showing in the lining of the straw. The Milan is also here used. The brim is very short in front is slightly scooped, and springs away to a decided height in the back. The black appears in the form of a velvet scarf, while the crown ii ornamented with a broad pale pink wings and an immense pink rose. Leather Headed Pins. To match the belts made of twisted leather, which will wear almost everlastingly, a clever worker in leather has invented twisted leather hattins. These are a novelty and look well in many colors of leather. Woman's Department, Indianapolis Faeeman OUR EXPOSITION NUMBER Will be out in colors June 22nd. Will be excellent opportunity to advertise yourself and business before the world. as 200 copies will be sent to Jamestown. THE MUSEUM University Building. Wilberforce Ohio, where some of our brainiest men are educated. Don't borrow the Forum. Mr. Edward Jacobs. of Decatur. was in the city Sunday. Goodly numbers turned out at Irwin's Park both Thursday and Friday. A. M. Williams. Real Estate and General Loan Business. Office on 2nd floor, Williams B'dlg. west side. Loans made on real estate or good substantial securities.—All business private and confidential. The~ V your Spring Juice AMERICAN HAIR GROWER. THE WEEKLY PRESS A good reliable hair-grower. 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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. Lodges and their meeting nights and place of meeting will be carried for 25c the month. We have all manner of lodges here. Cheer up, ye down trodden sons of Ham. of Ham. For this is my virile command, To you and all the world. Forward, forward is my cry And shall be ever thus, To both friend and foe. Silent. you pessimist, I say, For we are men of actions. No quarters to the enemy, No, never any subtraction The day for me to beg for you to do me justice has past, I now, being a man, will make you do me justice or die on the field of battle with my head toward heaven. Extravagance and the Race. It is one of the fundamentals of life that "economy is no disgrace; and that it is better to live on a little than to outlive a great deal." Yet how little of that economy and how much of extravagance is practiced by our own people nowadays. We could write a lengthy dissertation upon the adverse cause which have led up to the deplorable extravagance in our people complained of; but experience has shown us that there is no use disinterring the dead past. We live in a momentous period of our race's history, when we must look existing circumstances squarely in the face and deal with them manfully and masterfully. We know that the proverbial "cast out first the beam out of thine own eye, and then shalt thou see clearly to pull out the mote that is in thy brother's sye." may be applied to the other race who writes up in magazines, in newspaper and in both the extravagance of the Negro; but is it not a fact that it is no soft impeachment of a large majority of our city folk that we are called upon to make plea to? The tendency exists among our people of trying to rival in costume the husbands and wives, sons and daughters of railroad magnates, bankers, the owners of stock exchanges, express companies, the financiers and millionairs of this country and the makers of fashions and styles. It is not only rediciously foolish and absurd, but deserves the strongest condemnation. How is it possible for a poor laboring class of people, such as ours is, with the highest rents on their backs and the segregation and isolation surrounding them, with hardly the common necessaries of life at their command, and the smallest wages of any laborers in the country to boot, to appear in these various fashion plates without incurring the risk of debt and degradation? It may indeed be said of some of our people, as it was said of many a courtier on the historic field of the Cloth of Gold, that when they sally forth from their high priced apartments they carry all their estates on their backs. It is not a fact that in many instances this undue desire to "look swell." is laying the foundation of criminality when every device good, bad or indifferent must be brought into play to satisfy this insatiable thirst for dress? How many of our young men are driven into a life of gambling and criminality in order to meet the crying cravling desire after this high toned state of affairs on the part of many of our women! Then there is this mimicking of the white folk in the so-called THE FORUM society life of the ballroom and party making excelling in getups the Vanderbilts and Astors; and in so many instances unable to meet the physician's fee when these late parties have welcomed disease to their bodies. This sporting class has no time to think of the time of sickness and so no provision is made in the shape of investment in some sick and fureral benefit society, so that they must be taken to Bellevue or Roosevelt Hospital outside the range of any benevolent society and so they must pass out of the hospital—"unwept, unhonored, and unsung"—into the cemetery and then to——?—Voice of Missions. [Continued next week.] A Contest for Girls. A trip to Jamestown, 1st prize, to Chicago as 2d prize and to St. Louis as third prize. The conditions follow: As many girls as may desire may enter. All our agents are eligible to enter. The contest opens today, June 1, closes Aug. 15. Any lady winning first, second or third prize and not desiring a trip on account of inability to go; will receive the equivalent in diamond ring or a gold ring or watch. The voting will be simple and each person can keep record of how they or their friends stand. Every cent turned into this office will count one vote for whoever it is desired. Example: Suppose Miss Hoagland, our agent at Bloomington turned in $2 on subscription, that would be 200 votes, and suppose some one in this or some other city, desires to subscribe and wants their vote to go to Miss Hoagland, he or she can send their money and name to her or pay us and we will give them a receipt certifying that credit goes to her. Each week the amounts will appear. 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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. Parks and Pleasure Resorts. Washington Park, southwest of city take South Second or Lawrence avenue cars. Reservoir Park, northeast of city—take North Seventh cars. Camp Lincoln. The permanent camp grounds of the Illinois National Guards. Take Rutledge or Camp Lincoln cars. State Fair grounds, north of city. Take North Seventh cars. White City Park east of the city. Take East Capitol avenue cars --- New Ideas In The Latest Desi Pri 17 Jewel Illinois, 18 sn 11 Jewel Illinois, 16 size, 20 y 15 Jewel Illinois, 12 size, 20 y 15 Jewel Illinois, 10 size, 20 Fine 15 Jewel, 12 size, Fancy Solid Gold Chatelain Watch P Silver, Gold Filled, Enamel au Tobin & The Popular P 522 So. Side Sq. In The Latest Designs at Reasonable Prices 17 Jewel Illinois, 18 snze, 20 year guarantee $12 11 Jewel Illinois, 16 size, 20 yerr guarantee.....$11.00 15 Jewel Illinois, 12 size, 20 year guarantee.....$13 15 Jewel Illinois, 10 size, 20 year guarantee.....$14 Fine 15 Jewel, 12 size, Fancy dial,,20 year guarantee .....$10 Solid Gold Chatelain Watch Pin fine movement.....$10 Silver, Gold Filled, Enamel and Gum Metal Chatelains $5 to $12 Society and Local Calhoun Ave.—6 rooms, good cellar, walks, well and cistern; $2000; $300 cash, bal. $18 and $20 per month. South Pasfield St., 3 blocks south of Laurel St.—6 room house, good cement driveway, cement walks, good barn, good cellar cemented, with sewer, $2250; $300 cash, bal. $16 per month. 1219 East Converse Ave.—6 rooms and bath, furnace and all of cellar cemented, cemented driveway, newly papered, hardwood floors, $3200; $300 cash, bal. $2800, $30 per month. Several other buildings, ranging from $1000 to $5000. Neatly furnished rooms for men only. Mrs. Josie Puckett, 225 W. Washington Mssdames Annie Parker and Katie Lee are both seriousy ill at this writing, their recovery is doubtful, yet we are hopeful. David S. Griffiths and Roy M. Seeley were in Chicago this week on business, Mr. Isaac Crittendon and Miss Lottie Brewington were visitors at Indiapolis Sunday. Miss Josie Snowden of the Forum was in Decatur a part of this weeek on business connected with said paper. J. C. Woods was in Lincoln Sunday the guest of John Orendorff. Messrs. A. M. Williams and O. V. Royall were visitors in Indianapolis last Sunday. Carlock's Place 225 S. Sixth St. This is the place for men. We called your attention last week to this store and the men. For the "swellest" hats, shirts, made to order sutts, cravats, etc. call here. The prettiest store for men in the city. The best courtesies shown, all treated the same To our readers and colored people especially, we ask you to call here and inspect and you will buy. The men are fine—so are their goods. They are known to Mr. Dave Moore of the Leland Hotel, and we ask that the Hotel and State House people call—always remember these places we recommend are on the "Square." [Special next week.] 2308 East Pine, $950. Signs at Reasonable prices size, 20 year guarantee $12 err guarantee.....$11.00 year guarantee.....$13 year guarantee.....$14 radial.,20 year guarantee ..... $10 in fine movement.....$10 Gum Metal Chatelains $5 to $12 Canham price Jewelers Springfield Ill. Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Davis of Terre Hute Ind., will make their home in the near future with Mr. and Mrs. Alex Bender of S'11ih St. Mr. Davis is an accomplish ed musician. Mr. Junius Harris of 641 N. 2nd St., left for Keokuk. Iowa Friday noon on business for the lodge. The Peanut Excursion at St. Paul A. M. E. Church was a fine success A large crowd was out. Mrs. James Smith and Mrs. Willis desire to thank the public for its liberal support. Mrs. Woodey of Spokane, wash., arrived in the city this week to attend her sick sester, Mrs. Ed. Lee William Parker returned last week from Windsor, Canada. Miss Annie Bell of North 2nd St., leaves next Saturday noon for the Jamestown Exposition. J. C. Cousins has been promoted headwaiter at the Leland cafe. Mr. Cousins is efficient in this line of work and will be a valuable asset to the hostelry. Harry Donaldson is convalescent. Remember the Havana excursion and keep not that day holy. You people who go to Havana should at least be civilized. Mrs. Frances Newby of Danville, was the guest of her sister, Mrs. Thomas Nix, last Sunday. Before buying anything in the line of men's haberdashery, call and see Carlock at 225 S. 6th St. A hint is sufficient. People who are buying furniture should call at John L Jones. Watch The Forum for the china store 'ad' located in the Odd Fellows' building at 5th and Monroe St. Mesdames Hodge, Taylor, Wells, Harris, Wells attended the Sunday sermon of the Good Samaritans in Lincoln. Mrs. Aggie Lee spent Sunday in Lincoln. Mrs. Perry who accompanied her husband to Kentucky, where latter was called to attend the bedside of his father, returned last Saturday. She reports her husband's father critically ill. 50 copies of our exposition number will be sent to the National Negro Business League. THE FORUM Ca --- PETER H. HARRIS Cleaning, Dyeing, Pressing, Repairing Ladies' Garments a Specialty Satisfaction Guaranteed—Goods Called for and Delivered Phones: Bell 535 Monthly Terms Inter-State 39 Given 104 S. 4th St. SPRINGFIELD, ILL J. W. Slaughter, Prop. Miss Snowden, graduate of the HIGH SCHOOL Is Prepared to do stenography work of all kind. See her or call at 305 south sixth THOS. STEELE MGR. IRA KING CAPT. W. Howard,c; A. Kirby, ss; T. Hud-2b; G. Powell, p; Edward Donegan, lf; son, 3b; Ira King, cf; Oswald Done-L. Woods, c; Jackson, p; Eugene gan, rf; A. Dotson, 1b; Babe Williams, Porter, umpire. Leland Hotel Pantatorium..... BASEMENT LELAND HOTEL French Dry Cleaning, Steam Cleaning, Steam Dying, first-class repairing and modern pressing establishment First-class work guaranteed to Ladies and Gents Certificate of membership to Pressing club, $1. 12 garments. All work called for and delivered. Give me a call.. OLD PHONE 834. Miss Louise Wilson. General Mgr. and Collector. Fine Tailoring--Latest Styles of the Season on Monthly Terms Given ALWAYS THE Choicest And Best. Clarkson's, Remember the place, 213 South Sixth Street.