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THE FORUM VOL. 4, NO.23. The 4th of July. July the 4th, 1776, the colonists declared that they would no longer suffer the indignities heaped upon them by Great Britain, which country thought that, as these were her subjects and this territory was discovered, settled and acquired by England, England has the right to "boss," just as many people over this land now are wont to say, "this is a white man's country." If by saying that this is a white man's country, they mean because the whites preceded the black, then this is England's, France's and Spain's country because they founded it. But back to the subject let us go 131 years ago the boys were waging a war, not knowing what the results were to be 4 years later. Men had divers opinions, some believed war to be inevitable others believed it could be evaded, but war came and great was the coming of it. Men died, yes died honorable beaths that the nation might not perish and it has not. We historians of color feel proud to know that among those brave heroes, whose blood was shed for "remission of sins of posterity," lay buried too, our own Crisbus Attucks and three others; who were the first to be pierced by Britians cruel bullets. All of you white and colored people don't know that Crispus Attuck's patriotism, though he was only a serf was so genuine that he could not bear to see British soldiers walking incognito, around Boston, trampeling the colonist's rights under their feet, rushed forward to do or to die, and died, the first American to spill his untutored blood in that sanguinary struggle. Your history is not comprehensive when it comes to lauding black men who helped to make it "My Country 'Tis of Thee." That would not be social equality but Military inequality in favor of these same sable sons, who, because they darred not let Texas ruffians humiliate them and are discharged. But however, the above is what all this nonsense and shooting and killing last Thursday is a commemoration of. Sorry for you who got killed, "Requiescat in pace." Petersburg News. Mrs. Bettie Adams is improving of the rheumatism. Robert Lawson of Springfield visited here Sunday. Chas. Gaines visited in Spring field Sunday. Alfred Vaughan of Loversville is the guest of his parents this week. James Motley has returned from Muskogea Ind. Sy. Writer Daniels is visiting in Springfield this week. "Be ye doers and not sayers only." Roy R. Reece For Mayor Roy R. Reece, Republican candidate for mayor is a young man in the prime of vigorous manhood in whom we all have explicit confidence. He was reared and schooled here and his deportment, both in public and private life, is without a demerit. His reputation as a business man is unquestioned and he is a young man of high moral worth. Why He is The Best Man, He is the best man because he is allied with and a member of the best party on earth. He will carry out those broad principles inaugurated by the late David S. Griffith. He stands sponsor or for progress and is one of the best liked and most highly respected young men in the city. Republicans Should be Loyal. Every Republican should be loyal and not lose sight of the important fact of having the city remain in the hands of the Republican party. It is imperative and the duty of every Republican to stand firm, don't let petty differences of the past dissuade you from voting for Reece. Our city has started out to blossom, and next year we have our national and state elections, also several county elections. Should Finish Administration. Should Finish Administration. The Republican party should finish the administration begun by Mayor Griffith by all means—not M. the democrats. Let every Negro voter stand firm. Our people will be represented better than ever before—we shall be master. Our city is now in debt nothing can restore it to its normal place save a Republican administration. Do you want Will George and other men on Washington street, to again open their joints? Personally the people have nothing to say against Mr. Reece's opponent. it's the crowd, the party he will be influenced by. The same men that you repudiated at the polls on April 6th last. Readers! it's time for our people to again be loyal as you were April 6. It was not Devereux you were so tired of, but the following: Jim Anderson's police force if you support a democrat you replace this same abominable gang back in the city hall and in the police station. Let us not do so. We'll not do so and we hope we voice the entire wishes of the colored and white people when we say Roy Reece should be, must be, and will be, the next mayor. Get Out a Large Vote. We hope a large vote will be polled. Let everyone interest himself. It is of vital importance to each one of you that this city be conducted by a Republican mayor and council. The Republicans have a two-thirds majority in the council, what benefit can a man hope to derive from the election of John H. McCreery? The Republican party has always been the most successful party and every man regardless of race or class has shared better under its ruling. We repeat, we do not want our police force again under such rufflans. Chief Seago has had better police regulations during these three months than Anderson had for 48 months. Don't Forget the Date-July 16. Let us keep in memory the date. Every Republican must be interested. Our party shall not lose. We call for valiant workers and Roy Reece will win. Are you a Republican or democrat? We ask this question to our colored friends. If you are a Republican you have too much principle and your patriotism is too true for you to change your vote even if you may be offered a larger amount. There may be a few but how many, who'll be so weak as to sell his citizenship to the highest bidder. Of course if you are a democrat and believe that party is better, we are not alluding to you, but do not be purchased for a mere dollar; for he who can be bought may be sold and sold cheap for cash. Therefore in this special election we ask the colored people especially, to be men. We have no grievance in this fight. Everyone can not get positions, but the party is looking to the colored people as well as to the other's interest and more yet will be done. What can we hope to gain by not supporting Reece? Absolutely nothing. Therefore stand fast and be not again entangled with the democratic yoke of bondage. Roy Rsece an Ideal Young Man In asking your support of this young man, we have not before had the pleasure to speak of a more affable, congenial, amiable man. He is efficient, not puffed up, plain and meets all on the same level. We feel satisfied that the chair, so lamentably vacated by D. S. Griffith will be well and honorably filled by our compatriot and home made young citizen, Roy R. Reece. Bloomington News. Mrs. F. Headley and Dabney visited in Decatur last week. Ethel Henneger is agent for the B. B. dandruff cure, 606 N. Fell street. The following were visitors at the convention in Decatur last week—Ethel Duff, Bertha Sewel, Effle Thomas, Alvesta Duff and Rev. Brewer. Mrs. Bradshaw entertained Mrs. Anna Danel of Springfield, Sunday. The Don't Worry club entertained their husbands with a banquet last week at the residence of Mrs. E. Thomas. Alvesta Duff who attended the convention at Decatur, became suddenly ill and was compelled to return home before the adjournment of the meeting. Sallie Walton visited her sister in Aurora last week. Mrs. Anson visited in Decatur last week. Mrs. Wm. Fields and daughter Victoria, spent Sunday in Indianapolis. Eugene Wind who has been ill at the home of Mrs. Rush, is rapidly recovering. R. Rozell is anticipating leaving the city. Mr. and Mrs. G. Meanhead are the parents of a baby girl. Mrs. Carl Stearls is visiting relatives in Lincoln. Mr. and Mrs. Brodus have moved to Indianapolis. Wm. Pavitt is now living in Indianapolis. The fair at the 2d Christian church is progressing nicely. Normal News. Mrs. J. Bates and son, Felix Curtiss and Miss M. Dawson visited in Indianapolis Sunday. Mrs. C. Washington has returned to her home in Dayton, Ohio. after a pleasant visit with her sister, Mrs. J. Bates. Roy Williams has gone to Chicago to enter the Chicago University. C. E. Jackson spent Sunday in Chicago. Rena Grigsby entertained the Misses Mattie Banks, Jocie Waddy, Jessie Allen of Jacksonville. Miss Rena Grisby has issued invitations numbering about 30, for a birth day party at the home of her aunt, Mrs. R. Calhoun, Thursday eve. 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THE FORUM Our Next B Will Be Our 6th, En "Odd Fellow Num Will be a Ge And all who did edition will have portunity to get ple, as it is sai three thousand beh All promising Fellows sh and make arrangement to get their photos in group should appear ness colored people. Appear. Get all ma extBig E Be Out A n, Entitle Fellows' Co Number." I will be another Gem who did not go will have a b to get before is said that ousand deleg behere. Prominent news should arrangements with photos in, also the old appear. All people, in partic et all matter in OurNextBig Edition Will Be Out August 6th, Entitled, "Odd Fellows' Convention Number." Will be another Gem And all who did not get in this edition will have a better opportunity to get before the people, as it is said that two or three thousand delegates will be here. All prominent Odd Fellows should Call All prominent Odd Fellows should Call and make arrangements with us in time to get their photos in, also the band in a group should appear. All of the business colored people, in particular, should Appear. Get all matter in by July 29. On Fifteenth between Washington and Jefferson streets. Instruction in the chief parts of the Christian doctrines every Wednesday at 8 p. m. One and all are cordially invited to attend these services. Rev. Jas. H. Doswell, Pastor. $1.50 io East St. Louis every Sat urday and Sunday ILLINOIS TRACTION SYSTEM. De Witt County, Illinois—Waynesville. One fine piece of residence property. Modern house in good condition $450.00. Easy terms. One hundred and forty-five acres rich farm land in fine state of cultivation, one mile from Waynesville, no house, $150.00 per acre, easy terms. One hundred and sixty acres 3½ miles from Waynesville, improved, twenty acres in pasture, at $115.00 per acre. Rents for $900.00 per annum. Terms easy. C. H. JONES, 116 S. 7th St., Springfield, Ill. U. G. SLAUGHTER. FINE PORTRAIT PAINTER LANDSCAPING, WATER COLOR PAINTING. All Kinds of Scenic Painting. SEE me for Special Work 125 North Water St. Decatur, Ill. VIRGIL MOTLEY, Solicitor, FOR SALE. big Edition at August untitled, news' Convention ber." another em not get in this e a better op- before the peo d that two or delegates will ere. nent Odd should Call ents with us in time , also the band in a r. All of the busi- in particular, should tter in by July 29. Illinois Dry Cleaning and Dyeing Company 326 South Sixth St FANCY DRY CLEANING AND Dyeing In ALL Its BRANCHES PRESSING and REPAIRING Goods called for and delivered, Join our $1.00 per month Club, Old phone, 909: New; 1593. Dr. E.G. Covington, M. D., Bloomington Ill. Dr. Covington is considere one of the best physicians in Cen J. B. E.E. PERKINS. The above is the likeness of E. E. Perkins, whose native heath is the State of Missouri, but who has been adopted in the "holy" family of Old Free soil Illinois. Mr. Perkins hails from Jacksonville, since he has been employed here at the Cabitol. He was made messenger of the Governor under Yates, and through his sterling qualities and efficient political work, was highly recommended by Ex. Governor Yates to Governor Deneen to be retained and he has been retained as messenger since. He stands well among the political forces of Morgan. Co. and of this county. Ex-Gov. Yates and the whole Morgan Co force think highly of him. He is also a member of several societies, Treasurer of Charles Young Lodge No. 103, I. P.B. O. E. of W, and Chancellor Commander of Capital City Lodge K. of P. this city, being elected at the last regular session of Lodge. He is also a member of Co. H. 8th Inft. I. N. G and prominent in the social circles of Jacksonville and Springfield. He has mature ideas along business lines and anticipates investing money in some good real estate propositions iether here or in Ohio. Forum promises to be one of the very best advertising mediums ways Reliable. Write for Free Sample tral Illinois, and enjoys a lucrative practice. He is well known over the state and very highly respected in Bloomington where he resides. He is ex.Surgon of 8th Reg. I. N. G. CHICAGO & ALTON RY TIME TABLE *Alton Limited .....* *Prairie State Express .....* *Bloomington Accom .....* †Capital City Flyer .....* *Palace Express .....* *Midnight Special .....* *Atlantic Express-Chi .....* *St. Louis Accom .....* *Spfid-Eldred Accom .....* *Sunday Special .....* Southbound. *St. Louis Express..... *Midnight Special..... †Capital City Flyer..... *Bloomington Accom..... *Spfid-St. Louis Accom..... *Prairie State Express..... *Alton Limited..... *Chicago Accom..... *Spfd-Eldred Accom..... *Sunday Special.... Farewell, along Farewell--Mud. Springfield is putttng on her whole armour and ridding herself entirely of the mud. She will soon be a paved city. Look at E Carpenter from 4th Street and North 2nd St. from Carpenter, North. These localities are greatly settled by colored people who own their property and these streets are being paved. This speaks well for the residents. We advise you to hold fast to your property or else it will be purchased and a sign will be seen reading "Whites only can buy here." South Grand Avenue is also being paved from 6th St. to 18th-making the entire Boulevard a beautiful driveway and picturesque landscape. Ridglev having come in the city, and East Springfield wishing to enter with a favorable prospect of being suesessful this will be the second city in the State in population and in other potential ways. Capital City Lodge K. of P. No.12 Elects New Officers. On June 24 C. C. Lodge No. 12 elected its officers for the ensuing six months as follows: C. C. E. E. Perkins, V. C. C. W. Gray, K. of R. and S. E. L. Rogers, M. of F. Clarence Liggins, M. of E. R. Bean, M. of A. A Perry, Prelate H. H. Pettit. This lodge is progressing and is the oldest in Springfield and one of the best regulated and governed lodges in the State. C. C. Rose has been appointed District Deputy of G. C. A Defense of Women. By B. Marion Jones. ·(Continued from another issue.) It has often, too often, been said that whiskey, women and money are ruining the world, and I take note that the very men who declare this to be so, are the husbands of one or more wives, and fathers of daughters. Men, stop, think, reason! Money and whiskey I do not deny do their share, with many existing evils, but a woman has no more to do with the ruining of a community or the world than a man. We all do our part. For shame that men can be so base as to lay such great blame upon the shoulders of woman kind, and they themselves totally innocent and without sin. She may be too strongly tempted, and perhaps falls but men do the same and in greater numbers. And because some girls and women go to the bad must they all of necessity be placed upon one and the same level? Because one man or two men, or three men, or a few more go to the bad do you say that they are all bad? No, nor do you say that a third, a half, or two-thirds of them are bad. We sit around our comfortable family circles listening to the talk of the sacrificing wives, the singing of the beautiful blushing daughters, just blooming into wo manhood, and yet say within us these are helping to ruin the world, that is as the man sees it, through a glass darkly. Ah, can it be so? Does it better things THE FORUM by casting upon their slender shoulders such a weighty burden? No. (To be continued.) A. Morris Williams. Attorney-at-law, Real Estate Loans and Rental Business [Name not visible] The above is the likeness of A. Morris Williams, one of the business powers of Central Illinois. He made an unprecedented record in the Real Estate and Loan Business in this city in four years He came here a stranger, but a business man by experience while at Hampton, Newport News Va. and Providence, R. I. He is quite young for the record he has made and is conversant, coping with the current issues of the day In real estate business has made a wonderful record. He inaugurated the erection of the Masonic Building and other commodious structures, among which is the Williams Building in which he now has his office. He has taken part in the various literary and other movements which had a tendency to elevate the people. Since coming here he has been very ambitious and has studied at home and took special courses in the Ambidexter, under H. Clay, Wilson, also read law at AnnArbor Law School last Summer. Mr. Williams enjoys a lucrative business in real estate. Last fall he took the examination at Mt. Vernon for lawyers, but failed to pass. Never giving up as is his natural inclination, he again took the law examination which was held at Chicago last week and passed a satisfactory examination, having receivd the notice of his success this week. He will be associated with Mr. O. V. Royall, a prominent young lawyer who came here about one month ago from Indianapolis, Ind. Mr. Royall is considered quite a scholarly man, having graduated from Harvard University, Boston, Mass. Mr. Royall attended school at the same time our State's Attorney, F. L. Hatch was in school at that famous School. Mr. Royall spent 2 years in Hadley's office of the Indiana Court of Appeals, also some time in Ex-President Harrison's law office. He has the distinction of being the first colored man to pass the examination in Boston before his graduation. Messrs Williams and Royall purpose to open one of the strongest law firms in the city. They have an elegant suit of threeairy rooms located in the Williams Building. He is now ready to turn special attention to the inauguration of the Loan and Trust Business heretofore referred to. Miss Snowden, HIGH S Is Prepared to do sten kind. See her or call The Forum for adver Bring us your ty ter-writing, Is Prepared to do stenographic work of all kind. see her or call at 305 south sixth The Forum is the best for advertising. Bring us your typewriting and let ter-writing, rates good. 1. Subscribers who do not give express notice to the contrary are considered as wishing to continue subscriptions. 2. If subscribers order the discontinuance of their periodicals, the publisher may continue to send them until all arrearages are paid. 3. If subscribers neglect or refuse to take their periodicals from post-office to which they are directed they are responsible until they have settled their bills and ordered them discontinued. 4. 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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 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. your paper in the afternoon on Saturdays. Parties, who do not get their paper Saturdays, will complain to their carrier. You should, at least, get 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. Baumann Bros.... Prescription Druggists. (Deutsche Apotheke) Corner 7th and Washington Sts Both Phones 654 Your patronage solicited. REISCH BREWERY 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. 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 at Fifth and Monroe. The Modern Store, CARLOCK's Shop for MEN 225 South 6th St. JOHN VETTER Prompt Delivery Ice Coal and Wood RESIDENCE BOTH PHONES Old 2247R3 New 2212 1005 E. Carpenter St. Ice Can Be Had At All Times. Society and Local Buy a lot in in Wilberforce, Green Co., Ohio, the Mecca of Prosperous and Fashionable Negroes 187 iots have been subdivided out of "The Shorter place," and are being sold by a colored syndicate. Terms $5.00 down and $5.00 per month Prices of lots range from $120 up to $250.00. Now is the time to buy as an investment. A. W. NAYLOR & Co., Wilberforce Green Co. O., Dr. J. H. MaGee. Western Manager, Springfield, Illinois. Plat etc can be seen together with other information at Forum office. The Social Club, composed of a select class was highly entertained last week at the residence of Mrs. Dr. S. A. Ware, 900 N. 9th St. Mrs. U. G. Cabbell entertained this week. Hon H. Clay Wilson has been appointed receiver for the Tait Manufacturing Co., at Decatur. Arval Terrill received a special invitation to put on a play with his famous Female Vaudeville Co. at Clinton, Ill., on the night of July 4th. The house was crowded. A. M. Williams is now Attorney A. M. Williams, having received his notice of success from the State Board Examiners with great gusto mixed with admiration. He deserves special enconiums because of the fact that he is not a Collegiate man and made his way to the bar by self-perseverance and hard study. It should be a lamp unto the feet of others who are less self-confident and it further proves not theorizes that "worth makes the man and want of it the fellow." Many people are crying, "I can't, they won't let me," but valiant do things. It was indeed a glorious 4th. The election is to be July 16+h, Roy Reece meets all requirements. Meet the boys in blue and your visiting friends at Masonic Hall, July 11th. VIRGIL MOTLEY, Solicitor. Chance. Prompt Delivery Ice Coal BOTH PHONES Old 2247R3 New 2212 d At All Times. Delmonico Cafe One of the best in city 107 S. 8th St under new Management. We invite the public and we will serve you nicely and promptly. Furnished rooms at 416 E. Madison Street, Springfield, Illinois. Mrs. J. E. SMITH, Proprietress. Telephone, new, 1457. Mrs. Rogan of Decatur was the guest of her daughter, Mrs. C. H. Jones, 126 N. 14th St., Sunday. A. Jefferson of St. Louis was the guest of friends in the Capital City last week. Isaac Crittendon left this week for Detroit Michigan where he will remain for an indefinite period. Miss Helen Harvey of Moberly Mo., arrived in the city and will be the guest of her brother and sister Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Harvey 1215 S. 17th St. Have you inspected those sum, mer suits at Carlock's? $5.00 cheaper than elsewhere, yet a better grade. Mrs. M. Hableton of Boonville Mo., is in the city visiting Mrs. Maggie Davis of 815 So. 15th St. The many friends of Mrs. Ella Naylor will be glad to learn that she has rested easy the last few days and is much improved. Mrs. S. A. David of So. Spring St., is yet in poor health, as is Mrs. Brooks of the same number The Woman's Club will meet next Monday with Mrs. C. H. Morgan, 820 So. Sp. St. The article to have appeared in this week's issue of the Forum on "Badland," has been deferred to next issue, Oh! how many times did you have your life 'scared out. □ Forum promises to be one of the very best advertising mediums ways Reliable. Write for Free Sample THE FORUM CK's Shop fo Cafe in city er new - 20£ - 25£ Cleaning, Satis etress. 1930 Capital City Your Old Shoes Made Like New By our Modern Repairing Machines Have Your Soles Sewed on while you wait by the CHAMPION SEWING MACHINE, which makes your Shoes look like New. also make them flexible and easy on the feet and wear better than Nails or Pegs and cost but little more. Best White Oak Leather Used All Work Guaranteed First-Class Shoes Called for and Delivered Promptly. ANDREW J. GORDON The Up-To-Date Shoe Man 822 E. Washington St. Springfield, Ill. Telephone Old 2322 R. S. ROBERTSON, Williams Building, 11th and Washington Proprietor ALWAYS THE Choicest And Best. - 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 6s Sixth St. Phone Maul 998 THE FORUM'S STAFF. B. L. Rogers, Editor and Manager. Will H. arbour, Associate Editor and Secretary. Thompson Bros., Branch Office. Domann The Printer 3051 So. 6th St. EDITORIAL Saturday July 6, 1907 Don't be fooled. Let us have our good old Republican administration in force. Remember we had just gotten rid of Jimmie Anderson and Willie George and that element on Washington street so detrimental to society. You cannot afford to not support Reece in this election-surely you will not sell your good name for mere money consideration. The election which takes place Tuesday, July 16, is of vast importance to the Republicans and to the city of Springfield. We that every Republican will vote for Reece, a young man well known by all Springfield, his character and general reputation is without a blemish. The colored Republicans must not lose sight of the fact that we cannot afford to have this city in the hands of the democratic party, either this year or next as our state and national elections come off then. In this issue of The Forum we are desirous of your attention being paid to the firms whose advertisement in here appear. We wish each one of you to make it a special business to patronize some man who has some kind of an advertisement in this paper. We are pushing our paper to the front, now having a good circulation among white and colored people, all over the county and adjacent counties, also considerably over the state. We have appealed to our readers often to patronize only, as near as they can, the people who show a reciprocal spirit. We have some of the best firms in the city as advertisers with us asking for your patronage. Girls, Character and Chastity Must be Encouraged. It devolves upon us as duty to call attention to the fact that there are young ladies in this city who deserve credit for the exemplary lives they live. It is a grand and noble thing to be able to point to these young ladies with pride. They have good sense and are energetic. THE FORUM They deport themselves commendably on the street and in society. They are worthy of good husbands or noue, and if they continue in the same moral road, they will not fail. They do not allow reprobates to hail them and their company is always congenial and unquestionable. They eschew the worthless and are not defiled by the cunning cajoling of a certain class of libertines who make their habitat on Washington between 6th and 10th streets. We wish we could afford to call the names of these girls so that they may know that the light they carry is not hidden but the rays therefrom are seen and have been and are a lamp to the feet of many people. Another potent factor is, that girls can command respect more easily than they can demand it. In other words; the chaste, modest and independent girl commands respect with out the need of a demand. A command is mightier than a demand, the latter is subservient to the former, for if a girl is immoral and her character black, she may, on given occasions attempt to demand respect or repulse an intruder, but her standing does not command it, and invariably the would be intruder is philosophical enough to remind her of his knowledge of her standing and deeds. We hope some one will inform these girls of the fact that their good deeds are not without reward. Yes, work—go home and read and help your mother keep a decent house. You will not lose but great will be your gain both in life and after death. Never fear because some one else has more company than you—quality and not quantity is the priceless jewel. A 'good time' is all right; but be not deceived at the hands of unscrupulous monsters who will drag you down into oblivion, and will not even accompany you out to again be washed and made whole, but going hither seeking new prey. There are some such brutes in this city and the police should send them to the penitentiary and the gallows, and the fathers and brothers of such frail victims should take a 44 calibre and feed the scoundrel with lead propelled by the explosive power of powder. The New York Age reads a very timely lecture to Negro ministers and bishops who take an a together too active part in politics. The Age says that it is of doubtful wisdom. We are of the opinion that the ministers have a right to their political opinion and to express the same just as other citizens, but the politician is a man of a separate and distinct avocation, and into this field we do not believe the God-called minister should go. The minister should, however, take cognizance of national and State issues that affect the interests of our people and country and speak out, but when such is the case, as the Age refers to, of a bishop who is fond of loafing about the National Republican Committee waiting for an aunien e and begging for assistance, the preacher or bishop has gone beyond his legitimate field, disgracing his office and besmirching his royal robe. As soon as the minister becomes the recipient of campaign funds he destroys his influence and goes entirely without the bounds of his holy office.—Southwestern Christian Advocate. TUCKER'S PLACE. 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 GEO. BOLLMAI 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 & CO 529 North Side Square TAL LAUNDRY .CAPITAL 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. Overaker & Keisacker Springfield' Only China Store During this hot weather you want ice cream REMEMBER we are headquarters for Ice Cream Freezers We carry the best freezer on the market in all iizes from one quart up. Prices range $1.75 and up. Wnen you are called upon to purchase a Wedding Gift. a Birthday Gift or Anniversary Present do not fail to call and see the Thousands of Imported Pieces Patterns of Decorated Open Stock. Dinner Ware Including French, English, German and American. If you make one purchase in our store we have gained a customer for you will be so well pleased that you will come again. Salad Dishes Chop Plates Creamers and Sugars Cake Plates 35 If you gained Odd Fellow Rev. Ernest Hall. M. The above is the likeness of Rev. Earnest Hall, pastor of Mt. Pisgah Baptist church, Bloomington, Ill., and moderator of the Wood River Association. Springfield' Only this hot weather you REMEMBER we are head Cream we carry the best freezer on the start up. Prices range $1.75 and when you are called upon to pur y Gift or Anniversary Present thousands of Imp which we are showing on our sa ces of every description among Vases Pottery Lamps Statuary patterns of Decorated Open including French, English, Gen make one purchase in a customer for you w ed that you will co ws' Building - which we are showing on our sample floors. Fancy pieces of every description among which we suggest Rev. Hall is a young man who hails from Quincy and who has worked himself up to one of the most progressive young ministers in this Association. He is now serving his second term as moderator the above named body and has just sent out his annual circular letter throughout the district in which he clearly sets forth in graphic language, the needs of the church. Rev. Hall has an excellent library and is studious, applying himself most earnestly to the race problem and other social problems. The above is the likeness of Dr. C H. Jones, one of our prominent business men, who by his sterling qualities, has worked up a lucrative and honorable business. He came here about 7 years ago and for a few years preached at New Hope Baptist church. About three years ago, he engaged in the real estate business THE FORUM Vases Pottery Lamps Statuary Dr. C. H. Jones. Chocolate Sets Dresser Sets Chamber Sets Jardinieres and Stands Open Stock. Dinner ath, German and Americ se in our store we ou will be so well ll come again. 5 at which he has been since busily engaged, doing business with all classes and races. His office is now located at 116 So. 7th street. He has just inaugurated an investment stock Co., and he will be glad to have all people who are interested, and who are eager to make money to call and see him and in vest. He has one of the prettiest. residences in the east part of the city at 126 N. 14th and three other houses on corner lots. A Call. By a Call issued by D. O. Yates and Wm. Canselor the choirs of Union Baptist, Zion New Pope, St. Paul and St. John met and organized themselves into what will hereafter be known as the Capitol City Musical Union. The Constitution will be adopted at the nevt meeting, which will be Tuesday evening, July 9, at St. Paul A. M. E. Church. All church people are invited to be present. All churches are requested to send representatives whether they have choirs or not. Wm. Canselor, Pres. A Call Roie Hunter, Secty THE FORUM == =Do You Want as Hlart, Schaliner & Marx § Suit e Saat You’ve got the.chance of your life time now to get the best value ever offered for the price Just received a new line of Outing Suits and the time has come for wearing these clothes cla cata demand Raid 40's Ane SI tooo a aba aac cr lean Me oto thant tas First part of July these thin Summer Suits, many of them half-lined, ought to be doing you fetes We Ve Sareea eee eee RORY OF Same eee Oe wee ee eee service. We're going to sell them in a hurry, for they are Hart, Schaffner & Marx goods. De a srg is dpe een ee, UR a et eR ean The prices are right; the style is right, and they are of the finest fabrics. ee a ae er TD eee tm Rg 8 ao I ree a a Blue Serges, Blacks, Plain Grays, Checked and Striped Worsteds. Fo alata apep-aemesniwemsieaninrmsilcoesiintennsnreimeieh And we want to tell you that such a chance at good clothes, considering the large assortment Pere i ee quality and prices, is the best ever offered, We can fit you, and you'll find your style and SE ere eres crak gel ge gabric among them. aa << STOUTS, 36 TO 48 YOUNG MEN'S 33T088 REGULARS 34 TO 42 SLIMS 36 T0 44 DOUBLE BREASTED 34 TO44EXTRA SIZES 44 TO 48 Ueto cern g== FIVESTORES = Sa SSS & en ' a Hinks Fa Te ¢ en ©) = ta BP Pcie ND Bo Fast @ LA HOw si = RN ® FREEPOR], [L. = ————== ROOKFORD, Ik, : Ct STERLING, /LL. SPRINGFIELD, ILL. SIOUX CITY, IA. Buy Your Tailor Made Suits at Carlock's Shop for men Art W, Naylor Art W. Naylor, who is well known throughout the country, is a native of Springfield, Ill. and is very highly respected. After attending the public schools of this city he went to Wilberforce University and graduated in 1900. He is also a graduate of the National Press Association of Indianapolis. Mr. Naylor is an athlete and musician of rare ability being experienced on both the piano and violin. After leaving college he was appointed in the State Insurance Department by Gov Yates and was re appointed by Gov. Deneen Mr. Naylor is now the recogniz ```markdown ``` ed leader of one of the greatest Negro movements of the country. After purchasing one of the ed leader of one of the greatest Negro movements of the country. After purchasing one of the Dave Moore. Mr. David Moore, head waiter at the Leland Hotel who, since he has taken charge of the hotel, has attained some prominence as a disciplinarian All the men get along, finely under Mr. Moore; while his regulations are rigid, they are given [Name] so congenially that all appreciate him. As head waiter, Mr. Moore is an expert and has won the respect of the proprietors and is well liked by the guests. He is an ex member of the I N G. and was in service in Cuba during the war with Spain. Mr. Moore resides on N. 2d street, and owns property in McLean county, one of the richest counties in the state. most valuable tracts of land at Wilberforce, Ohio he has platted the whole into city lots which have sold very rapidly to the wealthiest and most fashionable Negroes in the country. Associated with Mr. Naylor in this large project, is C. R. Holland, secretary of the normal department of Wilberforce and one of the most popular young men in that state. Wilberforce has become the home of the wealthy and fashionable exclusive set of Negroes and is recognized as the prettiest resort in the country. Socially, Mr. Naylor is a favorite, well read and courteous which has made him a host of friends and admirers. He was the founder of the well known Metropolitan Club and is Grand Deputy of the Elks. Mr. Naylor married Ursie Walker, who is prominent in Ohio society circles, in 1903 and to their union a daughter has been born to further bind these two hearts that are as one. There ,were 187 of these lots at the opening. 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. Harcl1 White. The above is an excellent likeness of J. Haro'd White of E Monroe st. City, who has recently assumed the duties of deputy clerk in the office of James A. Hall, Treasurer of Sangamon County. Mr. White was born in Salem Ill., May 18, 1886, the 4th son of Mr. and Mrs. C. L. White. The family later moved to Springfield where they have since received the father being one of its leading grocers Harold was educated in the [Name not provided] public schools of this city, graduating from the Lincoln school in 1901 and from the Springfield high school in the class of June 1906. After the summer vacation following, he was appointed to the position of clerk in the Chicago post office, resigning the same in June last to accept the one Lots For Sale in the SHORTER PLACE The fashionable home of the exclusive set of NEGROES. $5.00 down, and $5.00 per mo. Thousands of dollars to be spent on improvements. For description and Circulars Address Dr. J. H. MAGEE, Western Mgr. Springfield. Illinois. A. W. NAYLOR, Pres. & Gen. Mgr. C. R. HOLLAND, Sec. and Director Wilberforce, Ohio. a. stated above. We wish to congratulate Harold upon the success which he has thus far attained and hope him a much greater and nobler career in the future. Andrew Russell The above is the likeness of Mr. Andrew Russell of Jacksonville, who was the people's choice M. for State Treasurer and who may be their nominee next year. He is one of our most highly respected and honorable men. Don't wait to hear what the public thinks before you express your opinion. Say what you think if you believe you are right. Don't borrow the Forum. Hon. J. S. McCullough. We take great pleasure in presenting this encomium of the Hon. J. S. McCullough, State Auditor of the State of Illinois. Mr. McCullough has held this position with such satisfaction that the people of Illinois feel that he is sine quo non. Since he has occupied the chair as the state's chief accountant, there has not been one item of irregularities, a fact bespeaking the worth and integrity of the man. Mr. McCullough was a soldier and is well liked and highly respected throughout the length and breadth of our great commonwealth. He has served two or more terms but the people feel that, in case he desires to become a candidate next year for re election, there will hardly be a contestant for the nomination. He is a man of good approach, a fable and courteous. In this issue of the Forum your attention is called to the E. & W's. ad; to Newman, and Overaker & Kiesacker as specialties. We hope you will make their places your choice places for buying. The time to enjoy yourself is Thursday evening, July 11th at Masonic Hall with the soldier boys. Forum promises to be one of the very best advertising mediums ways Reliable. Write for Free Sample Steam Dying,.first-class repairing. - and modern pressing establishment Leland Hotel Pantatorium..... ne ¥ BASEMENT LELAND HOTEL - French’Dry Cleaning, Steam Cleaning, \ nae First-class work guaranteed to Let, SS Ladies and .Gents * certintite of membership ‘to Pressing club, $1. 12 garments. All rest * work called for and delivered. Give me a call.. Balt tence OLD PHOND 834. +'! Miss Louise Wilson. | General Mer. and Collecter. The St. Nicholas Pantatorium. Removed to112 Nouth Second St. Cleaning, Dying, Repairing and Pressing. «~~ 2 Special Attention Given to Ladies’ Garments. ® All Work Guaranteed. Goods Called for and Delivered, Monthly Terms Gizen, Reasonable Prices. GIVE ME A CALL. Bell Phone 2990. L, E. ARBUC KLE, Prop. Buy Kansas Wheat Lands! Direct from Owner at Bargain Coun-te Prices! = - 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. « St. Augustine’s Mission. 1420 South Grand Ave, East.. Ser- vices every Sunday. Sunday School, 4 p. m.; Divine services, 7:45 p. m. All are invited. Conducted by Rev. Jefferson, ‘ . 2 : ~ : St, Louis Times. ONE of THEComing dailies of Stat Non Partisan-Men and Measures. Do you know that a°single Crop o f wheat in Western Kansas will pay the purchase price of the land on which it is grown and profit besides? I have several thousands acres of 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 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, THE FORUM Newport - Pantitorium Practical Tailoring Cleaning | and Pressing. j LADIES’ WORK A SPECIALTY . “ ALL WORK GUARANTEED. To give satisfaction, Goods Called for and Delivered. Gro. RouYEr, 7064 (rear) E. Washington St. 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, Springfield = 3 ‘Cdnaaiidated ailway. Time Tablo Time Table of Springfield Consolidated 2 ‘” Railway Co. * Cars for North Fifth street will leave Fifth and Monroe every 7% minutes from 6:07 a. m., until 8:00 p. m.; every 10 minutes from 8:00 p. m. untfl 11:20 -p. m.; owl cars will leave at 11:4@ p. m, 12:07 and 12:80 a, m. Cars for.South Fifth street will leave Fifth and Monroe every 1% minutes from 6:07 a. nk 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 mid- night and 12:24 a, m, Cars for North Seventh street leave Fifth and Monroe every 12 minutes from 6:00 & m. until 11:24 p. m.; owl cars leave at 11:48 p. m. and 12:24 am, 4 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 6:90 a. m., until 11:36 p. m.; ow! cars leave at 12:00 midnight and 12:3( am. i Cars for North Ninth street leave Fifth. and Monroe every 12 minute from 6:00 a. m, until 11:36 p. m. Cars for East Capitol avenue -leav Fifth and Monroe every- 12 minute from 6:00 a. m. until 11:36 p. m.; ow ears leave at 12:00 midnight and 12:3 a. m. Cars for South Bleventh and Rut ledge -streets leave Fifth and Wash ington every 15 minutes from 6:07 s m. until 11:22 p. m.; owl cars leave a 11:52 p. m. and 12:22 a. m. Cars for West Washington _stree leave Fifth and Monroe every 15 min utes from 6:00 a.m. until 11:16 p. m, owl cars leave at 11:45 p, m. and 12:0 a. m. Cars for Governor street leave Fift and Monroe every. 15 minutes fror 6:07 a, m, until 11:22 p, m.; owl car leave at 12:30 a. m. Cars for South Eighth street leav Fifth and Monroe every 15 minute trom 6:00 a, m, until 11:15 p, m. The Progress of the Negro. (Continuéd from another page) (Continued from another page) matters of taste and form which work the social status of a peo- ple and give to the individual or the mags thetistinctive stamp of eulture, The Negro has made achieve- tents along the lines of wealth where once was a rude cabin and @ oné room hut we now see beau- tiful homes: Throughout the entire South, we find scores of colored men who have excellent farms, Some of the largest or- ange plantations in Florida are owned by the colored men. The total amount of property owned by the colored people in all the States is rated at over $400,000,000. 3 In the religious sphere, the Ne- gro pulpit stands in bold prom- inenee as the chief agency in the work of uplifting the race’ In organizing and perpetuating ex- isting organizations, the pulpit now as befure leads all other agencies, And now in review let me say that the social conditions of the American Negro are such that;he has shown to the world his apti- tude for study and general im. provement, When we remember that he had to climb yb frdm abject serf- dom and pauperism, we mnst acknowledge the fact and give them the credit they deserve, , “The heights are still beyond, but he‘is slowly. rising, and day by day the star of hope gleams more brightly, May God contin- ue this progress nntil he shall stand shoulder to shoulder with the highest civilization and cul- ture of the world. = We make a specialty of prompt Optical Repairing. Broken lenses replaced and frames repaired quickly- and accu- | rately. (Usually within an hour’s ime.) We make no charge for straightening and. ad- justing eye glasses, | Tobin & Canham The Popular Price Jewelers 522 S. Side Squase, OPTICIANS J. RALPH. TOBIN, FRED'W. KILLIUS. ’ A Don’t ForGeET I am now doing a general Real Estate —AND— Loan Business Property in all parts of the City oflered for the very Lowest Prices and best. TERMS. 3 Loans made on Property or Anything of Value. S,trictly Confidential, Ladies Business solicited Puoyss: Office 2322 Res. 1768n2 A. Morris Williams, Williams’ Bldg. = - Ith & Washington AIAN - i i a 2 ABT 5 : “A Shop for Ladies” op for Ladies Our Third Semi-Annual ur Third Semi-Annua . eari le N i Clearing Sale Now Going On On Monday, July Ist, we inaugurated our Third Great Semi-Annual Clearing Sale; a sale which has gained-great popularity among the ladies of Springfleld “and vicinity, because of the superior values and astonishing bargains which it offers and a sale, the success of which has been greater every 8 season since its inception. ° * The Following Facts we Wish to Impress most Forcibly: First,:The Sale is a bona fide sale. Second, Values are not exaggerated. Third, Prices are not raised then cut. The merchandise is not bought especially for this sale, but consists of the entire stock on hand. The prices quoted below go to show that we are seiling the entire remainder of the Spring and Summer “NEWMAN” Garments regardless of original cost or values. Twelve Suits in this lot. Silk \ Eighteen Suits in this lot. Chiffon Lot 1 Jumper, Panama and Worsted in Lot 4 Panama, fancy mixtures and wor- Eton and Coat Styles. Forrmerly sold 5 00 sted. Blazer, Eton and Coat styles 12 50 up to 812.95 Clearing Sale.............. . Formerly sold up to $26.75........... * —$—<—<— Nine Suits in this lot. Velvet and Twenty-six suits in this lot. Voile Lot 7-4 Voile, ua peel Sites Form- Lot 5 and Chiffon Panama in Eton, Pony erly sold up to $15.00, earing Sale an t styles. Formerly seld up BECP aoe) Woon ting es sete ced Eee seigas 7.650 10°$33.75. Sale price.........0..5 ..66 15.00 Eleven Suits in this lot.. Mostly Nine suits in this lot. High grade Lot 3 Panama. 8 button cutaway Prince Lot 6 imported materials in cloth and silk, Chap and blouse. Formerly sold up Formerly sold up to $42.50, Clearing to 820. Clearing Sale price........... 10.00 WRU arctacs Sic ss devas begat be urs 20.00 Pid ieee ee ea nanometer See TE Clearing of Skirts Clearing of Cloth Coats 87,50 Striped Worsted Skirt, self bands around | 6.98 Covert Coat. Box Style, Satin-lined 3 95 bottom. Ccmes in three different shader, 4 95 Clearing Sale price............seeeseeees . Clearing Sale price...........0..005 0 i $8.95 Panama Coat “ $6.50 Black Panama Skirt 4 95 Olearing Sale price... ...... ....02 eee 6.50 Clearing Sale price..... .....sseeeeees * $10.95 Panama Cvat #7,50 Black Pariama Skirt 5 95 Olearing Sale price...............00008 + 8. 50 Clearing Sale price........c..esceeeseeee *y 87.50 Kersey Coat 5 95 #895 Chiffon Panama Skirt 6 50 Qlearing Sale price..... .....e.s..0i00- 5. Clearing Sale price....... ..ssscesseeees - ‘| $15.00 Braid Coat ‘ $1000 Chiffon Panama Skirt 7 95 Clearing Sale price... ccesesssens,.,.0.00 Clearing Sale BRIE DAS Sr soon Se : $10 00 Ponge Coats, Braid trimmed 6 95 $10.95 Chiffon Pa: ams Skirt 8 50 Olearing Sale price............./.0ec0000 . Clearing Sale price.iiss..e..ss00 covees . : * $1000 Black and white Chick Silk Coats 5 95 $11:95 Chiffod Panama Skirt 9 75 Clearimg Sale price............0cceeeeees . Clearing Sale PICO... 6.45 seeereeseeeeee 810.00. Taffeta. Walking Skirt 8.560 Linen Suits Clearing Sale price......ssvecesesveecees . ul is 4 6 y nen, Su $10.00 Voile Skirts, 8 stylee I fn) PRE Saee Priva eee ae ih e. Olearing Sale price ..... ...cs.scseeeede | 7.50 Hicerne ater , $9.75 Lawn Dress Clearing of Silk Coats Clearing Sale price........sese0. seeeeee 7. 50 $6.50 Taffeta Silk Eton Coat Clearing Sale price..........sesceeseeees 3.95 Waists $8.95 Taffeta Silk Braided Coat $1.75 Lawn Waiets fo-caring Sale price... 1.20 ccecseeeees 4.95 Clearing Sale price.........s.seeseesceee 1.00 $12.95 Taffeta Silk Coat f $1.25 Lawn Waists ; P leering BGle POS ise coe vee Segberees: 6.50 Clearing Sule price...............ee0ee0 85c a Senta akin Coen to Ga oe ie oe a eT ce ae a The Progress of the Negre. By Miss Birrissia Darwin, of Tay- lorvilg before T. H- S. Junior Uration, May, 27, 1907. THE FORUM The measures of thefsuccess of a race is the depths from which it has eome, dittculties under which it has developed, and heights to which it has risen, To know what the Negro race has accomplished inthelast 40 years one must know something of his fife as a slave and his opportu. nities since emancipatioé, History shows that the cruelty of slavery has no parallel, but despite this fact it must be said that slavery has g'ven to the Ne. gro some of the arts of civilized life. Brought here from Africa in a more or less primitive stage of civilization, they went into sla- WACOM MNS USES; Nay more, almost without a God. From what too was the Negro deprived? There were no laws in the slave code more rigidly enforced than those prohibiting educational in. struction, They were denied the rights of an American citizen. They were not even allowed to claim their own children. Bat no such injustice could long pre- vail in a Democracy like ours, There were many able and dis- tinguished men among the slave holders themselves who rebelled against tha system, Such men as Thomas Jeffersen, Henry Clay, Cassius M. Clay and hun- dreds of others never became re- conciled to the system of slavery and the degradation of the slave, Hon. Frederisk Douglas, the father of freedom and noblest orator of his day, did great work to promote liberty’s cause. Through the influence of his apcechey, the question arose “Shall slavery be abolished?’ It was the talk around the firesides at the dining tables, at the Sun- day schools; it divided the church and even the nation. In 1860, Abraham Lincoln, the noblest man of his race, who is honored - above all others by the American Negro, was elected President, and with one stroke of the pen, liberated four million slaves, The Negro soldiers enlisted in the army and turned the scale of victory toward the North ata critical point. In 1865, the Negro started out, destitute of property; void of ed- ucation; but splendid opportuni- ties were extended to him by the white people of both the North and the South. Thousands of dollars were given for buildiug schools and providing homes for the degraded people. — Meanwhiie, has the Negro im- proved these great opportunities? Just forty years ago, there was not in the entire Southland a sin- gle Negro school, Today there’er 20,000 Negro school houses, 30, 0@0 Negro teachers‘ and three million Negro school children, Over 45 per cent. of illiteracy har been wiped out. We find thou- sands of Negroes learning trades, other thousands successfully op. erating many commercial enter prises, among these several canks, one cotton mill, and one silk mill, We find Negroes per- forming four-fifths of the free labor of tne South. To have'thus become a strong industrial factor of = section is an achievement of which we need not ba asham. ed, We refer with a keen sense of gratification to the 2525 morecol- lege graduates who are helpieg to raise the standards of the race from all points of view, we point with pride to our geniuses such as Frederick Douglas, Booker T Washington, B. K. Bruce, Ray. mond DuBoise, Paul Lawreuce Dunbar and others whose names should be enshrined in the hearts I a ee DE in ee as 6 as nate cel eae vest Creations in s, try Carlock's eations i arlock's For the Newest Creations in Hats and Furnishings, try Carlock's Shop for men. Mr. John Vetter, who resides at 1005 East Carpenter and conducts an ice cream house. Mr. Vetter is a man about forty-five years of age. He has lived in the neighborhood where he now resides for the last ten years. He has a good character and a good reputation, and is well thought of by all who know him. Mr. Vetter also delivers coal and wood. He would be very grateful to the subscribers of The Forum if they would patronize him. Ice can be had at the house at all times. Mr. Vetter has two sons who drive his wagons. They are very courteous and kind. Get your coal, ice and wood from him. Give him a trial. Troy. Died, at 12:05 o'clock Thursday afternoon, July 4, at the family residence, 1214 East Reynolds, Mrs. Mattie M. Troy, aged 50 years, wife of Daniel D. Troy. Deceased is survived by her husband, two sons, WilliamMayweather of Des Moines, Ia., and Willard Troy of this city; one daughter, Janice Troy, of this city. The funeral was held Friday afternoon at the Union Baptist church, Rev. Manuel officiating. The interment was made in Oak Ridge cemetery. For the Benefit Old Folks' Home. The entertainment put on at Arlon Hall last week for the benefit of Lincoln Colored Old Folks & Orphans' Home, was gotten up by Mrs. Cora Kirby and the participants were the young people who always come to the front and help in this needed cause. They and Mrs. Monroe deserve credit. We advise that the young men work up a baseball game for the benefit of the said Home. Miss Ella Hawkins, of Louisiana, Mo, is visiting Mrs. C. A. Dogan of Ambidexter Institute. Mrs. Sadie Stewart, of Decatur was in the city Sunday, the guest of Mrs. Dogan. She that deserts her regular fellow for one week, woe be unto her after the battle is o'er We feel proud of our esteemed Secretary of State, the Hon. Jas. A. Rose, who hails from Egypt, and has friends legion. Mr. Rose came under Gov. Tanner and has become to some considerable extent, endeared to the people of Springfield and the state. As Secretary of State he has discharged the duties appertaining to the office with marked ability and undaunted courage. He may be a candidate for re-nomination before the Republican state convention which convenes next year, less than 12 months hence, and if he is, we have no doubt of his receiving the same uncontested. He ha smore colored men on what is known as the Secretary's pay roll than any other man at the State Capitol. We hear no cries among our people derogatory concerning him either as a man or a public servant of the people. Mr. Rose is quite a genial man and a loyal citizen, loving his state and prizing her institutions highly. He takes prominent part each year in the state historical work and other matters of vast importance both locally and generally. 's Fashion Cen, 225 Sou on Cent South Springfield's Fashion Center; Carlock's Shop For Men, 225 South Sixth Street. Morgan & McMullen. Manufacturers of Coca Cola. Two young enterprising men of our city are the above named firm, men who make the celebrated Coca Cola, the finest cold drink in the city—has delicious flavor and is entirely free from alcoholic properties. For sale at ssda fountains and saloons Ask for Coca Cola always. Ladies and men can drink it. Better than all soda waters—call for it: Social Sunlight Circle The Social Sunlight Circle met with Mrs. Tucker on N. 14 St. Wednesday evening and a large number of members were in attendance. The guests of the Club were, Mrs. Jamos Rydei of Pittsburg, and Mrs. Drake of Michigan. There will be no meeting of the Club next week, but will meet the week after with Mrs. Thomas Steele on N. 2d St. Retta Davis, Pres. Mrs. Johnson, wife of the proprietor of the Pekin Cafe, arrived in this city this week and will be co-worker in their business. WANTED, every man who likes pretty clothes and pretty fits to call at 225 So. 6th St. The latest styles of shirts at Carlock's. Say, those hats at Carlock's ties, trousers and other samples are so gorgeous, as you see advertised in the windows, we advise you to go there before doing all your trading. Captain Chas Young 9th Cavalry U. S. Army whose home is in Wilberforce, Ohio, will come to this city on the 11th to receive the honorary degree to be confer red upon him by the local lodge of Elks who took his name. The event will be celebrated in proper style. Captain Young is a graduate of West Point and one of the most cultivated men in the army and one of the foremost men of the race and Springfield should feel ho oed by his presence. While in the city Captain Young will be the guest of A. W. Naylor. There was a baptising at Union church last Sunday. Don't borrow the Forum. Springfield For M The Arion Hall Entertainment STALEY'S THE HOME OF Good Shoes 125 West Side Square Springfield, Illinois For Men Hanan & Walk Over For Women Hanan & Dorothy Dodds St. John's Hospital, Springfield, Illinois. Offices The Hagler Building Residence, 313 E. North Grand 493 East Capital Ave. Avenue. 9·11 A.M.; 2·4 and 7·8 P.M. Telephone, old, 1623·1 Telephones; old, 2331, new, 1791. Villa Ridge Church. Gay, June co. WuiteasumM was realized from the large audience Every one reported fine re sults, Mr, and Mrs Scott Thompson expect to make their future home in Champaign, Ill, They are good, loviug neighbors and we all regret their departure, They have been long loved by all who know them. Mrs. Scott Thompson and dau. ghter and sister, and Manuel and Coleman Harrison were the guests of the Misses Watkins Sunday, ‘The A. M. E. Sinday Schcol Convention was held at Metropo- lis, Ill, Quite a number of dele- gates went from the Mounds, among whom were Misses Susie Harrison and Willie Brassfield Itconvened June 25th. t Mrs Carrie Colemeb Mill give an ice crram suppér, 0a, nex Sunday 30 for or in hduor of her friends, Everyoee is expected to enjoy themselves while visit- ing Mrs. Coleman. A good number of insinuations are being passed on wedding in our neighborhood. We will call no names. Wheat cutting is all’ the go, with the farmers: Wheat is in fair shap2 this year. A great many sweet potatoes are being planted. Strawberries are all gone after lasting near six weeks. Now Raspberries is the cry. Mr. Anderson is having great success in his shipments. Tnoey are sel- ling from $4,00 to $4,50 per case, which ts a good price, aC heh Anne ae hoe oe. ILLINOIS CENTRAL RAILWAY. Taking effect Sunday, December 4 Northbound. Arrive, Depart. Diamond Special .........,12;95 em 13:40 am Midnight Limited .......... 2:42am 2:45 am eChicago Express ..........+ 1:6 om Northern Il. Express......11:25 am, 11:30 am “Daylight Special .......... 2:45 pm 2:48 pm Bt. Louis & Sp'fid Accom. 8:45 pm Stops , Southbound, Arrive. Depart. *Diamond Special ......... 8:50 am 8:55 am *Midnight Limited ........ 4:45 am 4:50 am "Bt. Louis & Sp'fld Accom. Starts 7:00 am "Daylight Special . ........ 6:05 pm, 6:10 pm St. Louis Expresa......... 6:36 pm’ 6:35 pm “eChicago Mail ..............19:25 am Stops *Dally. aDaily except Sunday. ert a a a ee B. & O. S. W. RAILWAY. ) Bastbound Trains. Arrive. Depart, Royal Blue Limited....... 7:30 am 7:30 am *Wash. & New York Lim.. Starts 8:00 pm ‘Beardstown & Puna Ac.... 3:25 pm 3:25 pm sbBunday Passenger ....... 8:00 pm 8:00 pm Westbound Trains. S aRoyal Blue Limited....... 7:25 pme7:25 pm Wash. & New York Lim.. 8:30 am Stops jePana & Beardstown Ac..10:80 am 10:30 am S@unday only . ...........-.. 8:50 8m 8:60 am ) *Dally. aDally, except Sunday. bSunday. ; C., P. & ST. L. RAILWAY. 5 To and from Peoria. ‘ Arnive. Depart. fly Express . ........-.. 3:10 pm 12:10 pm Sly Mall . .esseeeeeeeeeeee11:00 am 2:40 pm y Mail. .eeeseeeeereeees 6:55 Dm 1:35 om Te and from St. Louis. Arrive. Depart. 7 ly Bxpress . ............18:10 pm 8:10 pm qx, Sunday, Accem.. 0:2 pm 6:20 am The Stalwart Pro- tective League. Meets First Monday of each Month at Odd Fellow’s Hall, South Fifth Street. R. 8. DONALDSON, Pres. DR. J. H. MAGEE, Secy. THE FORUM Don’t wait to hedr what the public thinks before you express your opin- ion. Say what you think if you believe you are right. Nicely Furnished Rooms. I am prepared to accommodate parties desiring nicely furnished rooms, only a few blocks from the square, or fur- ther out. Rooms kept in perfect order—good attention given that you may be pleased. Apply at 1207 E. Washington Street, Springfield, Mlinois. MRS. BELL JACKSON, Prop. 2 re cerry * W. E. Cantrill,s PANTITORIUM.=. is the place to have your clothes put in fine shape. Work turned out with haste-+ggods called for and @elivenpay” ¢ ~ ¥. Prices: Goat chaveatetaltesssd boc Suit cleaned and pressed........$1.50 Ladies’ skirts, 75c to..........+.+$4.00 913 E, WAshington. t Ca PRISER mga bi t gotar sr} ha i] hi’ } ni bummer School at Alabh fox er. 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At these places you can secure the New York-Age,- Boston Guardian, The Freeman, Richmond Planet, The, Voice, The Colored Amer- ican Magazine, The Forum, Ete. ipiet MRL CARGS if ream 1 ‘ae cet cL 59 tt F <i RECT SP, fe Set Gee Ween a DD ot eal ae et enn 7 Pi eetd Wed el Oa 5 Pe pet Noy a SoS $ Co V » ILLINOIS TRACTION SYSTEM, East Bound for Decatur, Clinton and all intermediate points. °5:00°a.m. 11:00".m. 6:00 p.m. 6:00 a.m. $12:0@ noon, © 6:00 p.m. 7:00 a.m; 1:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 78:00 a.m. 42:00 p.m. 38:00. p.m, 9:00 a.m, 3:00 p.m. °9:00 p.m! 10:00 acm. ¥4:00 p.m. 11:00 p.m, Springfield & Northeastern Traction Ce. Northbound. Southbound, 6:00am 3:30 pm = 6:00 am 3:30. pm $:3@ am = 5:00 pm_— 6:30 am 5:00 pm. $:00 am = 6:30 pm_—_ 8:00 am 6:30 Dm. 10:00 am 8:00 pm = 10:00 am _—_8:00 pm 12:00 noon 11:0 pm 12:00 noon 11:00. pm 2:00 pm 2:00 pm Southbound, for Carlinville, Gillespie, Staunton, Litchfield, Edwardsville, St. Louis, and all intermediate points: *5:00am °10:00am. , 3:00pm ~ 7:00 pm *6:00am 11:00am 4:00 pm__§8:00 pm 7:00am §12:00noon °5:00pm _ 9:00 pm. $8:00am 1:00pm = —_*6:00pm_ 11:00 pm 9:00am *2:00pm 12 Midnight Sleeper *Daily except Sunday. Limited cars, stepping at towas enly. ‘Limited cars, making all stops. §'Corn Belt Limited” to St. Louis, eich Bia DUST DIRT SMOKB CINDERS Lots For Sale 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, 2308 East Pine, $950. 2304 Hast Pine, $1000. Several other buildings, ranging from $1000 to $5000, $300 cash, bal. $16 per month. See E. 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St. Paul Sewing Circle meets every Thursday at Lecture room of St. Paul church; discugses 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 ig) a rescue club for the fallen, a philanthropie agency, this club has social and juvenile section, Mrs. H. Morgan is president, Mrs. Higgin, botham is chairman, of the social sec: tion; Miss Clara Blackwell is pret reporter for this club. i “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 25¢ the month. We have all man- ner of lodges here.