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) Historical Society State House THE FORUM VOL. 4. NO. 26. Governor Deneen. The governor has inaugurated a crusade for certain reforms that his adherents think entitles him to a second term and on these grounds, in a great measure, his petitions are being circulated. But politics are like stocks and the market prices—they fluctuate and no one knows what may transpire between now and the time for the next state convention. Gov. Deneen was the prin- [Picture of a man in a suit with a tie]. cipal speaker at the Lovejoy gathering at Greenville this week in which he lauded Owen Lovejoy for his position against slavery in 1860, quoting liberally from the memorable speech of Lovejoy. Ex-Gov. Yates captivated the vast throng, as he usually does and it could be easily seen that he is by far, the most popular governor within a decade. Ex-Senator "Billy" Mason was conspicuous for his arraignment of United Senator Hopkins for the senator's attitude in the Reed Smoot affair. Lieut-Gov. Sherman paid his respects to the federal bunch. Governor Deneen may be nominated. Race Mortality. How to check the rapid progress of tubercolosis among our race is a question of vast reach. The increasing mortality as a result of this dreaded and loathsome disease is alarming. I veryly believe that for the general happiness and safety of the careless, indifferent and thoughtless element, it would be a good idea to confine a system of inspection not only to the premises; but extend its operation in doors and have the inmates submit to a minute and comprehensive examination, so as to protect the greatest number possible from this fatal malady. Exchange. "Be ye doers and not sayers only." SPRINGFIELD, ULL., Appeal Made by Negro Conclave. PREJUDICE CALLED DIS (Continued from last week) It blinds the legislators to the basic principles of government and the highest interests of the state. Partial and unequal laws are creating a universal lawlessness in the nation. Legislation shaping the destiny of great state should not be controlled by the demagogues. Courts where law is interpreted and guilt or innocence is determined by orderly and just processes is the one place where every man should stand on equal footing; in this guarantee and proof of real civilization rich or poor, black or white, foreign or native born, should be guaranteed a fair trial by his peers and feels safe There goes with this sense of security, self-respect and respect for law. But, on the other hand, if courts are intimidated by the mob spirit and the right of trial by jury be reserved to a favored class, then the strong are are tempted to cruelty and the weak become hopelessly discouraged or depending of higher things, bold in vice and crime. The product of such conditions is poor stuff out of which to make strong and enduring states. The commonwealth derives its existence from the sanction of all who are subject to its sway, and is not created for the special benefit of a privileged class, and here we disclaim before the world that we as a race are inclined to conceal criminals or conceal crime. and we further declare that we are often made to feel that we are the victims of criminal solidarity, but as soon as the supremacy of the law is recognized and the right of trial by jury is guaranteed to all, there will then be no ocession for such accusation. We, the Afro-Americans of Missouri, believe class legislation is tyrannous and degrading. The state which draws its ififa and strength from alpast ages and from a thousand soures from even the humblest and the poor-ets, does not exist for a few or a privileged class. This spirit which sets one branch of the American family aside and brands it as unclean and yet welcome the inrushing millions of all lands is dangerous, unjust and unwise, being a flagrant violation of constitutional rights. Such a policy if continued will ultimately rob millions of loyal citizens of their patriotism and will weaken the republic, for the day may come when the prophetic words of Lincoln shall be true, "The time may come when we shall need the affectionate patriotism of these people to keep the jewel of liberty in the American family." (To be continued.) Notice. The members of Estella Chapter No. 3 are requested to meet at Masonic hall, Tuesday, July 30. It is the desire that the day be spent, 'if impossible, meet at 3 p. m A POPULAR Charles Barton, who has been headwaiter of the Illinois hotel in Bloomington for the past four or five years, is in the city with Mrs. Barton, having resigned his position in the above named city. They are the guests of Mrs. Barton's mother. Mr. Barton has accepted the headwaitership of a large hotel M. Charles H. Barton. in Baltimore, Maryland, at no distant date. Mr. Barton for a time, was employed at the Leeland hotel. As a headwaiter, he is second to none, he guides his men without friction, is strict, but without that egotistic austerity that characterizes some head waiters. He will 'make good' in the city on the Chesapeake and our best wishes are that he does. Bloomington, Ill. The four churehes of Bloomington held their union concert last Friday with decided success at the A. M. E. church. Solos were rendered by Misses Veela LaSuere, Rowena Watson and Myrtle Anderson. Miss Alberta Wyche rendered an instrumental selection. Miss Blanche Hoagland and Mr. and Mrs. Barton are visiting in Springfield. Pearl Robinson entertained a number of his friends Thursday with a party in honor of Miss Della Chavis of Peoria. Elder Geo! Hoagland will fill the pulpit at Cobdin, Ill., Sunday in Elder John Jack's place at the Chrischurch. Miss Clara Stevenson is improving slowly with her foot. It is hoped that she will soon entirely recover. Oxford, Miss., News Notes. The people are earnestly requested to send their children to school, most of the rural schools have opened for 2 months, summer term and they should not allow one day to pass. The Negro business houses do a good business. The people are learning the value and necessity of race pride. Rev. Lindsey is pastor of Second Baptist church, and Dr. N. H. Williams of M. E. church. Don't let your church be trodden under the mire because you have a real or imaginary grievance against your pastor. Do your duty to your church and pastor and if it be the wiser thing, have a change at the next conference Our people need to be aroused to the needs along educational and pride lines. In business they are doing well. W. R. Bowles and J. D. Collins, doing a fine business. Some one can make money by opening a Dry Goods business. J. C. Sanders, Mrs. Kate Barr, Ed Herd and Mrs. Sykes are also doing good business, as is Mrs Ida Jones. The Forum will be in charge, at this place, of Prof F. C. Neilson, parties wishing to subscribe or publish any matter may see Mr. Neilson. MORTUARY Mrs. Nancy Rogers, aged 60 years, a member of the M. E. Church for 35 years, died July 18 and was buried last week at St. Peters cemetery. The funeral was preached by Rev. Mr Wright She leaves several brothers, one sister, a husband, two daughters and three sons and a host of relatives and friends who mourn their loss. The family of the deceased desire to return thanks for the many kindnesses shown by their white and colored friends who acted so neighborly toward them during illness and death and burial of their mother and wife. Mrs. Susan Davis Honored. The Juvenile Society Auxiliary to Household of Ruth No. 190, gave a reception for their District Directoress, Mrs. Susan Davis, at their hall on N. 5th street. A bouquet of beautiful flowers and a silver pitcher was presented to her, after which delicious refreshments were served by the directors: Mesdames Elizabeth Taylor and Julia Oliver. Mrs. Davis has just returned from the session of the Knights and Daughters of Tabor where she received the office of Vice-Grand Preceptress for the state of Illinois. Lessons from a Noble Life. By Dr. J. H. Magee Eighty years ago God gave to the world in embryo, the rudiments of whom, have by long years of experience developed and brought out into a life of usefulness, the manifold examples of Christian prowess and heroism, which stands as a beacon light up on the shores of a tempestuous sea. The "All-Good" sent this "man to be" into the world with a mission, a letter as it were, be seen in after life as a living epistle, by generations to come, as surely as he sent Moses, Joshua, Samuel and John the Baptizer with missions in their day and generation. In due time the God in man, which is the image of His Creator, touched the electric spark in his soul and he became one with God, to work out his destiny in the world and J. W. H. Jackson became a son of God with power plenipotentiary to represent the Kingdom of God, and of Grace, and of Heaven, and Glory on earth amongst men and women and children. We have the honor, the great honor, the high privilege, of an invitation to be present in honor of this distinguished guest—not distinguished as the world would have it, with the pomp, glitter and glare of martial trapping, but with that sublime honor, with the Halo of the God of Love, the God of peace, the Captain of Salvation blending our hearts with his heart which beats in unison with the symphonies of Heaven. I have the honor to have known Brother Jackson for more than forty years, and during all those years we have been true friends without a single discord to mar the music of life's rhythm as it floats peacefully on and on, like to a shimmering sea. Lesson Numyer One We learn from this life of four score years, decision of character. Firmness is one of the prominent characteristics in this life, we honor to-day. First be sure you are right, then go ahead that is Bro. Jackson and there is no earthly power that can turn him from his purpose, when he is convinced his cause is righteous His friendships are as true as those of David and Jonathan. Young men and women, who would be great in life, great in goodness and good in greatness-be firm, be true. Another Lesson in Courage A few years ago, Bro Jackson had the courage to meet Senator Ben Tullman during the Senator's visit to Pontiac, Ill., and argue with him face to face, concerning the burdens of the colored people in the Southland. Courage is a necessary qualification in the accomplishment of success in life. Fear kills effort, "I will" is the assertion of the ego within, or the soul of all achievement, which is in some way unknown to moral ken, connected with the Almighty "I will;" and none can hinder Him. if we would conquer seeming obstacles in life's experience, call up "courage" from within, and being armed with all the panoply of God, you can never, no never fail in accomplishment. Another prominent feature in lesson from this life, we now honor is strong 'will power.' The THE FORUM "will" is closely connected with courage, it is not easy to differentiate between them, as to where the former begins and the latter ends. The brain is the storage for the mans active energy. The mind is his store house. It is there he keeps every thought that is afterward put into life and made a part of him. "For as a man thinketh in his heart so is he." The "will" is the divine energy of the soul, the spring that sets in motion the mighty forces of intellect, which takes form in science; and literature and mechanics, in short, it opens the door to a new world, and bekcons us onward to the undiscovered in the eternity of to-morrow. Christ appealed to the "will" of the unbelieving Jews, when he said "And ye will not come to me, that ye might have life." So the "will" is that power which you yourselves possess, to accept, or reject, the opportunities of life. And now honored friends, loved of God, who has given you eighty years as a token of His love, esteemed of men for your great moral worth to the community in which you live, and to the world who shares in a measure the benefits of your life, which you now live by faith in the Son of God—we bring to you our love, esteem and veneration fresh from our warm hearts, and offer them to you without stint or measure, and we pray our Father which art in Heaven, and every where, to lead you gently up life's stream, until we shall greet you again by the River of Life, hard by the throne of God. Last Wednesday evening, Mrs. W. P. Hennington entertained a few young ladies at her residence 1718 E. Washington street, in honor of Miss Perilee Mallory of Palmyra. The evening was very pleasantly spent, music and parlor games being indulged in. Miss Mallory, who is a preposing young lady, expressed her approval of the brilliancy of the affair and of the hospitality of the hostess. Mrs Hennington proved her ability as a liberal hostess. Petersburg News. Jerry Motley departed to Greenburg Ky., Tuesday to make his future home. Mrs Frank Penick visited in Decatur Saturday. Mrs. Edward Motley of Decatur is visiting her parents this week. Wiley Brown is visiting in Jacksonville this week. Miss Grace Holman and Joseph Reynolds of Springfield visited relatives and friends here Sunday. Miss Pauline Davis was the guest of Miss Mamie Smith of Springfield Little Jones Wade is visiting in Springfield this week. The most significant thing noticeable around Oxford, Miss., is the preponderance in numbers of the Negro population on Saturdays, trading and buying—they are the backbone of the white people, and yet Vardaman and other radicals have the temerity to talk of the insignificance of the Negro. One thing we observed gladly, the colored people are no fools. A Party. Shooting up Zion Church. Last Sunday night after divine services at the Zion Baptist church. Rastus Hicks, a coal miner, waited until the benediction had been said and as the members were filing out, Hicks waiting for his prey, eventually located him in line, and getting aim thru the fine sight of his Jew gun on the calf of Deacon Wilson's leg, pulled the trigger. Deplorable. This sort of behavior is foreboding no good for the Negro and unless we can use some pacific expedients to quell these nondescript occurrences, the civil authorities should be asked to maintain order at this house of the Lord. It is said that Deacon Wilson was trying to, in his meek and mild way, alienate the affections of Hicks' wife. FOR GOOD BREAD Try Hartmann Brothers, 900-902 E. Wash. St. Both Tel 527 REISCH BREWERY CO City Brewery Their Bottle Beer is Fine Bock's Special Can't be Beat Try it! CONSOLIDATED STREET CAR ROUTE. Springfield's Attractions and How to Reach Them. Lincoln home-Corner Eighth and Jackson streets-take South Eighth car. 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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. e Forum MALAYSIA Stock Barns. Illinois State Fair, Sept. 27-Oct. 5, 1907 Miss Wiley of Belleville, is the guest of Mrs J. P. Taylor. Miss Wiley is a school teacher in East St. Louis. Albert Fant of Elkhart, was in Lincoln Friday. He is a student of Wilberforce University and is home for a vacation. Mrs. Jane Williams, a former resident, spent Saturday and Sunday in the city. Martin Miller, who liver here 26 years ago, is working in the city. His present homo is in Champaign. Miss Lulu Taylor, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J P. Taylor, was up from Elkhart to visit her parents. Miss Taylor will soon leave for Chicago where she has been living with her aunt for the past two years. Wm. McCurdy left Friday for Jacksonville, where he will work for his uncle. Miss Ethel Artis was seen our streets last week. Clarence McCurdy is suffering with one eye which was accidently injured while playing ball Mr. Brown of Bloomington, was down last week looking after his property. Alfred Dyer was under the erre of a doctor last Friday, but at present is able to be up. Messrs. McDonald, King and Artis were visitors in Lincoln last Sunday. Let us all educate ourselves up to reading the papers that are printed by our race and not so much of the white people's trash. Remember the Forum is only 15c a month. William Jennings Byran, the national leader of democracy, spent an hour in the city last Wednesday and expressed himself about Roosevelt and a third term saying that he thought the president would not be a candidate for re-election. Parties, who do not get their paper Saturdays, will complain to their carrier. Lincoln News. Barns, Sept. 27-Oct. 5, 1907 The VOICE The Negro, Colored American Magazine, and McGirt's Magazine.. are here each month.. Price, 10c.. We will deliver each or all to your door each month. Give us your order and read good literature DuBois and his class or contributors. Order by Phone. Old 998. 3051/2 S. 6th St. E. L. ROGERS, Agent. Pantatorium and Hat Cleaning Outfit For Sale. Want to Sell on account of leaving town..... Good Business and good Location, Could be bought very reasonable for Cash Call at W. CASEY'S 203 W. 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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. Parties will please enter into no business transactions for this paper with anyone save authorized agents Steam Dying, first-class repairing and modern pressing establishment Leland Hotel Pantatorium.... French Dry Cleaning, Steam Cleaning 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. 4 General Mgr. and Collector. Miss Snowden, graduate of the HIGH SCHOOL Is Prepared to do stenographic work of all kind. See her or call at 305 south sixth Buy Kansas Wheat Lands Direct from owner at bargain counter prices. Bring us your typewriting and let ter-writing, rates good. Don't wait to hear what the public thinks before you express your opinion. Say what you think if you believe you are right. 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. St. Louis Times. ONE of THE Coming dailies of Stat. Non Partisan Men and Measures. Buy Kansas Wh Direct from owner pri Do you know that a single Crop of wheat in Western Kansas will pay the purchase price of the land on which it is grown and profit besides? I have several thousands acres of choice wheat land in the counties of Ellis, Trego, Grove, Wallace, Lane,Greeley, Kearney and Morton bought exceedingly low during hard times which I now want to close out at once and which I offer to sell far below or We must not spend so much money on Excursions. Bring us your ty ter-writing, THE FORUM st-class repairing essing establishment Pantatorium.... HELAND HOTEL g, Steam Cleaning, guaranteed to Ladies and Gents sing club, $1. 12 garments. All delivered. Give me a call.. HONE 834. General Mgr. and Collector. graduate of the SCHOOL historic work of all at 305 south sixth Newport Pantitorium Practical Tailoring Cleaning and Pressing. LADIES' WORK A SPECIALTY ALL WORK GUARANTEED. To give satisfaction. Goods Called for and Delivered. GEO: BOUYER, 7061 (rear) E. Washington St. as heat Lands at bargain counter ces. I WANT TO DEAL WITH PUR CHASER DIRECT. Write me for full particulars how I can save you money. Lee Monroe, N. E. Corner Sixth and Kansas, Avenues, Topeka, Kansas. 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; pewriting and let rates good. dinary market prices. Consolidated Railway Time Table Time Table of Springfield Consolidated Railway Co. Cars for North Fifth street will leave Fifth and Monroe every 7 1/2 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 7 1/2 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. 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. VIRGIL MOTLEY, Solicitor. CONDOLENDE. To restrain our crying eyes In sympathy for you, bereaved, Our sorrow, regrets and sighs, Tho heaven she has achieved, We can't restrain our eyes. A mother, loving, fond and dear, Has crost the stream of death, And no more her voice you'll hear, Of her, you are bereft. Villa Ridge News. A terrible tragedy occured at the little village, Pulaski, when Jesse Hutcherson fired the fatal shot and instantly killed Hank Waters. Mr. Hutcherson was immediately taken to the Mound City jail to await his trial. This was quite a shock to the people of Pulaski. After everything went nicely, boys played base ball and enjoyed themselves to the highest until this happened on the 4th inst. Mrs. Crook, who lives in Villa Ridge bottoms is confined to her bed because of paralysis. Last Sunday it was reported that she had taken a relapse. The infant child of Leona Gray died last Thursday morning. The interment was in the family lot on the farm. The Ice Cream Social given by the Misses Watkins was a grand success There were quite a number of friends present and an enjoyable time was spent. N. L. W. Thompson still hangs on to the Fish Fry's and is always successful. You people of central Illinois should view the Southerner's crops. The strawberries are in fine shape, so is the corn. Press Williams is one of the southern farmers who has a good crop. His early corn is excellent. He is as thrifty a man as Southern Illinois affords, So much and so good for Mr. Williams and sons, Frank and Fred Williams. M. D. Watkins has near 21 acres of sweet potatoes. They are looking very nice. His son, Mitchell tends the crop, and is a steady worker for a lad of 12 years. He is the only dependence for plowing. His work is appreciated by his father. Mark Johnson of East St. Louis is the guest of relatives in Villa Ridge precinct. He will probably remain two weeks with us. Miss Bessie and Jessie Watkins spent two days visiting relatives and friends in Cairo last week. Mrs. Henry Ray and baby went to Edwardsville to visit relatives last Saturday. Miss Effie Watkins will leave for Chicago Tuesday to visit her sister, Mrs. W. S. Claytyn and family, also Mrs. Blandine Albright Watkins, her sister-in-law. Pantatorium and Hat Cleaning Outfit For Sale. Want to Sell on account of leaving town..... Good Business and good Location, Could be bought very reasonable for Cash Call at W. CASEY'S 203 W. Front St., Bloomington, Ill. SUNSET MAGAZINE beautifully illustrated, good stories and articles about California and all the Far West. $1.50 a year CAMERA CRAFT devoted each month to the art- tistic reproduction of the best work of amateur and professional photographers. $1.00 a year ROAD OF A THOUSAND WONDERS a book of 75 pages, containing 120 colored photographs of picturesque spots in California and Oregon. $0.75 Total . . . $3.25 All for . . . $1.50 Address all orders to SUNSET MAGAZINE Flood Building San Francisco Dr. J E. Henderson Office: 107½ West Side Square. HOURS: 9 to 1 a.m.; 3 to 5; 7 to 8 p.m. FIRST WARD PLACE: 218 North 13th Street HOURS; Till 8 a. m.; 12 to 1 m.; 5:30 to 6:30 p. m., and at night. Telephone Main line AMERICAN HAIR GROWER. THE LADY OF THE WEST A good reliable hair-grower. It is food for the hair roots thereby causing it to grow and present a lustrous, healthy appearance. If your hair is long enough, you cannot do without it, as a fine perfume dressing, at a very reasonable price. ROBERT CLARKSON'S drug store, 213 South 6th St., A. S. MITCHELL'S drug store, 5th and Monroe St., sell it—and recommend it. Price: 25 cents, Springfield, Ill. For display matter one time, 15c the inch; over one time, 10c, 6 months or one year, special prices made. Reading matter, one time, 7c the line; seven words to the line; over one time 5c; for long articles or church advertising, some reduction. For clubs, socials, ect., when matter contains over 75 words and under 200, send 50 cents if you desire it published in full. MANAGER. Capitol City Lodge, No. 12, K. of P., meets every second and fourth Monday night of each month in Masonic hall on North Eighth street. Special meetings made known by K. of R. & S.. THE FORUM Our Next B Will Be Our 6th, En "Odd Fellow Num Will be And all who d edition will hav portunity to get ple, as it is sa 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 e Out A n, Entitl Fellows' C "Odd Fellows' Convention Number." I will be anow Gem who d d not g ill have a try to get before is said that ousand dele be here. prominent news should arrangements wi photos in, also t ld appear. All people, in part et all matter in 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 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. Divine Services at the Evangelical Lutheran Holy Trinity Church. 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. $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. --- For the of rai weath 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. --- FOR SALE. Big Edition but August untitled, vs' Convention another em d not get in this e a better op- t before the pe id that tw r d delegates will ere. inent Odd should Call ents with us in time n, also the band in a ar. All of the busi- in particular, should atter in by July 29. Illinois Dry Cleaning and Dyeing Company C. B. Reichelt F. C. Kirkgesner 326 South Sixth St FANCY DRY CLEANING AND Dyeing In ALL Its BRANCHES PRE and REPAIRING Goods called for and delivered, Join our $1.00 per month Club, Old phone, 909: New; 1593. Special Ind For Tirty One year for $1.50. This applies The Voice to new subscribers only, or Old ones who pay up all back dues and start in anew agents write For Tirty Days Only Beginning July 13 Jamestown Exposition Notes. Jamestown Exposition Notes. The following letter has been received at the Negro Building, Jamestown Exposition and shows something of the success of the Exhibit. "Dear Sirs. I am pleased to be able to advise you that the members of the Board of Governors of the Jamestown Exposition, who had the pleasure of inspecting your exhibits in the Negro Building today, we were gratified at the extent, variety and value of the exhibits found therein. They are a credit to your race, and they are extremely valuable as marking the progress which has been made by your people during the past forty years progress which must be pleasing to you, and should be gratifying to every American citizen. Beg to assure you the officers of the Jamestown Exposition most heartily join you in the wish that msny of your people will visit the Exposition, and we beg througe you, to give them the assurance that they will be welcome, and that every building on the grounds is open for their inspection. We trust that your efforts to secure a large attendance may be rewarded, and we shall be happy to join with you in any way to secure an increase in the number of visitors whose coming will be gratifying to us. Yours Truly, (Signed) C. Brooks Johnson, Chairman, Board of Governors. The address by Dr. Booker T. Washington on August 3rd promises to be a "red letter day" in the history of the Exposition. The Hampton Institute students will give a special drill exhibition on the parade grounds of the Exposition and the Hampton Band will furnish music for the parade, which will lead from the parade ground to the Negro Building, where the speech will be delivered. The Fisk Jubilee Singers are preparing a special program of music and there are other events that will make this one of the great days of the Exposition. Parties, who do not get their paper Saturdays, will complain to their carrier. - THE FORUM weekly magazine paper devoted to the interests of the whole people. Entered as second-class matter, February 24, 1904, at the postoffice at Springfield, Ill., under the Act of Congress of March 3, 1879. ROGERS & BARBOUR Proprietors One Year ..... $1.50 One Month ..... 15c Per Copy ..... 5c OFFICE: 305 1-2 6; 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 Once. Homann The Printer 305] So. 6th St. EDITORIAL Saturday July 27, 1907 The most needed thing throughout the South is more education, ard a longer term. We advise our friends in Mississippi to resume the even tenor of their way, starting as they are to achieve knowledge, wealth and refinement. There are a class of white men d w in Mis is i pi, alo play the roil of bully and the officers of the law are afraid to enforce the law. It's a pity Vardaman does not castigate his innately superior brother. Some of the ignorant white people down in Mississippi are such fools that they believe Vardaman can turn water into wine. Vardaman knows you people are fools and is simply after the office, though we don't think he will get it. It took mightier men than Vardaman to put in the 14th and 15th amendments and it will take mightier men than him to take them out. You can fool a part of the people, but not all of them. The editor of the Forum will contribute a lengthy serial article on "Oxford, Miss, the State and the South," in the near future. Down in Mississippi the people do not read newspapers so much as they do up here The reason was seen to be obvious. The weather is so very hot until about 7 o'clock, at which time the mosquitos take full posssession. Provisions Should be Made. The tragic death of the late Mayor Griffith deprived the city of a chief executive. a special election had to be held to elect a successor. All of this was a big expense to the city but it was essential and resulted all together to our liking. We would suggest that there be some provision made for such cases, that an assistant mayor be elected or that some one be in line to succeed to the chair without the expense of a special election. --- THE FORUM Judge W. M. McEwen for Governor Judge William M. McEwen of Chicago is a candidate for Gov ernor and this means a great fight with two candidates from Chicago. It is said that Mayor Busse, James Pease and other Republicans of prominence are back of the McEwen boom. If this is true it looks bad for the Governors re nomination. It is natural to believe that Postmaster Campbell and the Mayor will control the Republican organization in Chicago and with the patronage at their disposal it is clearly visible Mr. Deneen will have no easy time realizing his second ambition. The present state of affairs there seems to foretel that there will be factions thick and plentiful in the Republican ranks. However these fights in the state have seldom resulted in anything serious and whoever's nominated will be elected. Judge McEwen will no doubt, give the voters of Sangamon an opportunity to see and hear him that they may judge as to his merits or de, merits ere long: Scott Cowan for Secretary of State Late developments are to the effect that W. Scott Cowan of Carroll County is a candidate for Secretary of State. Mr. Cowan is Chief Grain Inspector in Chicago and has held the position under former Governor Yates, but after the election of Deneen as Governor he was let out, but recently he has been reappointed: Just what understanding there has been between the Governor and Mr. Cowan is a matter of conjecture. No doubt some sort of campact has been formed: Rose not popular. An Illinois Scandal. Fred McGill, the Clinton banker has put the central part of the state in a commotion by his intolerable perfidy and if he is guilty there should be no leniency shown. It is to be hoped that the second Mrs. McGill is in no way a party to the perpetration of what seems to be a henious and premeditated murder. Men fall to any depths for a woman. Thirty.six lives lost, one hundred or more injured is the final summary of a wreck in Michigan last Saturday, due to a blunder. It seems that these blunders are of undue frequency and to many it looks like criminal carelessness There should be an investigation into every wreck that occurs. Vardaman is making a campaign for the U. S. Senate. Strenuous, yes very strenuous on the race question claiming he can or will repeal the 15th amendment, and modify the 14th. His ignorant white constituents are foolish enough to believe it. Railroad Wrecks. New Telepnone, 1478. If you're in doubt let us lead trump to you? The "Imperial., is always the proper hat-- never alike two seasons together--except in price ---$3.00. PETER MYE PETER MYERS & CO For Fine Commercial Work HAMANN The Printer 305 SOUTH SIXTH ST. Telephone 998 ...CAPITAL LA Does Good Work, Quick Work and Wou patronage, and make to all Our M Don't forget we patronize the Forum Does Good Work, Quick Work and Prompt in Delivery. Wou patronage, and make courtesy, good treatment to all Our Motto Don't forget we patronize the Forum for your patronage. GEO. BOLMAN, Prop. An Advertisement in The Forum Brings Instant Results. H. TUCKER, Proprietor. ER MYERS & CO 529 North Side Square LAUNDRY Chick Work and Prompt in Delivery. age, and make courtesy, good treatment to all Our Motto size the Forum for your patronage. GEO. BOLMAN, Prop. 723 E. Washington Street. Both Phones, 207. Pablo Picasso "Oh, Douglas! Thou hast passed beyond the shore, But still thy voice is ringing o'er the gale— Thou'st taught thy race how high her hope may soar, And bid them seek the heights, nor faint nor fall." Paul Laurence Dunbar on Fred Douglass. The Forum has opened a Business Men's Directory.—Cheap Enough for all to Advertise. ; THE FORUM The Modern Store, CARLOCK’s Shop for MEN 226 Soutn 6th St. JOHN VETTER Prompt -Delivery bh Q o Oo Oo © © om Oo 8. RESIDENCE BOTH PHONES Old 2247R3 1005 KE. Carpenter St. New 2212 Ice Can Be Had At All Times. i Society and Local 4 Now is Your| Delmonico Cafe — One of -the best in city Chance. 107 S. 8th St under new Manavement,. Buy a lot in in Wilberforce, Green Co., Ohio, the Mecca of lrosperous and Fashionable Negroes 187 jots have been subdivided out of “The >horter place,’ and are be- ing 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. Wes- tern Manager, Springfield, Illinois. Plat ete can be seen together with other information at Forum office, Renick Vires was in Altou last week, H, T Bowman, was in Lincoln Friday, Tomorrow is Deeator Day at the White City, William E. Parker has recover. ed from his illiness. John Orendorff of Liacoln, was in the city last Sunday. A number of Lincoln people were in the city last Sunday. Otis B. Duncan attended the K, of P. Grand Lodge in Alton last week, Miss Perilee Mallory of Pal. myra, is the guest of relatives in the city. Mrs, Victor Towles of Bloom. ington, has been the guest of her husband in this city. Mesdames Irene Camp and Brown of Chicago, were guests of Mrs, Susan Davis of N, 4th St. Miss Blanche Hoagland, ou Bloomington correspondent, was the guest of Mrs, Susye Barton during the week. William P. Hennington, whe has been doing some brick con. tracting in St. Louis for the past few months, has returned to the city. Mrs. Anna Atkinson of 1718 E. Washington street, left last Wed. nesday for Quincy where she will be the guest of her husband, Cy. rus Atkinson, [= 2.@) Medicines eal 2 e ==} Pantitorium Fine Tailoring--Latest Styles of the Season on Hand... Cleaning, Dyeing, Pressing, Repairing Ladies’ Garments a Specialty Satisfaction Guaranteed—Goods Called for and Delivered | Monthly Terms Given e { Bell 535 Monthly Term: Phones if { Inter-State 99 : pia : 104 S, 4th St. : : SPRINGFIELD, ILL, J. W. Slaughter, Prop. | Delmonico Cafe One of -the best in city 107 S. 8th St under new Management. Regular Meals - - . 20c Sundays - . : - 25e We ‘invite the public and we will serve you nicely and promptly. ED. JASPER. Furnished rooms at 416 E, Madison Street, Springfield, Illinois. Mrs. J. E. Smrrn, Propriet ress. Telephone, new, 1457. A Lie Nailed. * Champion Shoe e Repair Shop Your Old Shoes Made Like New By our Modern Repairing Machines Have Your Soles Sewed on while you wait by the CHAM- PION 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. ED Best < White < Oak Leather « Used All Work Guaranteed First-Class Shoes Called for and Delivered Promptly. ee EERE ANDREW J. GORDON The Up-To-Date Shoe Man 822 E. Washington St. . Springfield, Il. The Advance Citizen's publish- ed statement concerning the treasury of the St. John A. M. E church, is false and I Charles Kirby, have said that the man or woman who wrote the article on July 18, about the treasurer and a few of the sisters, lam here to say itis a lie and the party know they lied because no name was signed. I consider it an insult. |e Bible that I read says that | the one who insults the least one of God's children, it were better [shat a mill-stone to be hung to his neck and cast into the depths of the sea.—Chas. Kirby. Social Sunlight Circle The Social Sunlight Circle met with Mrs. Chas, Brown at their beautiful residence on S, 10th St, The house was beautifully decorated with cut flowers. The meeting was in the nature ofa re- ception tendered to Miss Parker of St. Louis. The out of town guests were Mesdames Paimer of Ky., Mills and daughter of Chicago, Miss Harvey, Chas. and Mrs, Barton of Bloomington, Carrie L. Hamilton of Ala. Two prizes were offered, the first be. ing awarded to Mrs. Chas. Bar- ton and the second to the Club president, Miss Retta Davis. All departed expressing themselves as having enjoyed a pleasant evening, Furnished Rooms With all Modern Conveniences -Best Locationin City-- First class Patronage Solicited Televhone Old 2322 R. S. ROBERTSON, Williams Building, 11th and Washington Proprietor The K. of P. Grand Lodge will meet in Jacksonville next year.