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Historical Society State House THE FORUM VOL. 4, NO. 27. Odd Fellow's Grand Lodge Session Convenes here this Week with large crowd of Delegates. SESSIONS HELD AT REPRESENTATIVES HALL IN STATE HOUSE. Last Tuesday, the Annual Grand Session of the Illinois G. U. G. of O. F.; and Jurisdiction, was called to order at 10 a. m. The various district grand representatives read their reports and made short addresses appertaining to the Lodge's interest. The reports showed that there is great work being done by the order. Presentation of keys by J. C. Douglas, city, Lincoln Monument Lodge No. 1824. Most worthy Grand Master, Deputy Grand Master, Officers. Delegates, District Grand Lodge No.9, most noble Governor, worthy noble Governor, inmates of Eden Household of Ruth No.18, Worthy Patriarch, District Grand Lodge No.14, of Grand U. O. F. within the jurisdiction of Illinois and Wisconsin, in behalf of Lincoln Monument Lodge, No.1824 G. U. O. F. of Springfield, Ill., of which I have the honor of being the organ, I hereby tender you these keys, which I do most heartily, as a token of duty to the Grand Assembly. We request your acceptance of these jewels and let them remind you of the high esteem in which you are held by the brethren and sisters and officers of our Lodge of District No.9 within the jurisdiction of Illinois and Wisconsin. These keys are presented unto you not only to unlock the doors of our own castle Hall, but to unlock every door and gate of this historic city, the home of Lincoln and the future paradise of the Union. Lincoln Monument Lodge No. 1824 G. U. O. of O F. of Springfield, Ill. At 4 o'clock Wednesday in a short but able and comprehensive manner Gov. Deneen deliv ed the welcome address on behalf of the State of Illinois. Mayor Roy. R Reece deliver ed the address in behalf of the city of Springfield. The response to the Governor was made, by P. G. M. Major Jno. C. Buckner of Chicago, a brave fearless man, whose addresss bespoke the extraordinary ability of the man. He was dignified; but uncompromising. He spoke in the highest terms of the Governor and thanked him for the good things he had said of the colored race, but declared in substance that the Governor had not said the half. Mr. Buckner showed himself to be a historian of some note and declared that Crispus Attacks had offerd himself up at Boston Commons, a living sacrifice that this nation "Be ye doers and not sayers only." might be free and that this lodge might be privileged to hold sessions and have the honor to be addressed by so able a man as his excellency the Governor. He declared that were it not for the Negro vote, Deneen might not be Governor to day. He also declared with emphasis that the Negro has ever stood for the survival of the stars and stripes and is entitled to better recognition in the Grand Commonwealth of Illinois. He was loudly ap plauded and the speech considered a masterpieee of eloquence and rare literary production. He evaded no issues nor sugar coated any phrases, but marched straight forward to the goal. The Halls of the State House were profusely decorated with lithographs of the various officers of the Lodge and with American flags. Tuesday evening a reception was tendered at Arion Hall where a large crowd attended. Wednesday was taken up principally in secret work by the Order. Wednesday evening at Representative Hall Memorial Services were held. Memorial Services were opened by singing "Nearer My God to Thee," by Union Baptist choir and congregation. Prayer was offe ed by Rev. T L. Price, Pastor of St. Paul A. M. E, Church Springfield, Ill. Scripture Reading. Solo Miss Davis, Springfield Rendition by Choir Solo, Miss Stokes Short eulogies of the deceased brothers and sisters by members of the Lodge. Short remarks by several local ministers. Benediction, Rev Fulton, N. H. Baptist Church. There was also an Entertainment given at Arion Hall Thursday evening. A large crowd attended. The great finale being Friday when the great annual picnic was held at the Fair Grounds. Grand Master of the U. S., Houston, of Washington, D. C. was met at I. C. Station by the band and Patriarch in uniform rank. The officers elected for the ensuing year are: District grand master—Doria Byrd, Chicago. Deputy district grand master—Charles Messer, Harrisburg. District grand treasurer—Henry G. Wells, Chicago. District grand directors—William Miller, Cairo; F. H. Artis, Chicago. (Continued in next issue.) The "Southern States may agaiu attempt to Secede," is the subject of an editorial to appear next week. Mrs. Samuel Casey of Carriers Mi's is visiting relatives in the city. She is the guest of Mrs. Ben Casey, 415 N. 15th St. Normal and Bloomington News Miss Alice O'Neil is anticipating a pleasant visit in Nashville, Tenn., her former home, in the near future. She will also enter school at Tuskegee. next month. Mrs. J. Henneger was indisposed last week but is better at this writing. Mrs. W. Price is entertaining Miss Nina Hardin of Upper Alton. Miss Ethel Henneger is visiting in Cincinnati, Ohio. Elder and Mrs. Cottman were the guest of Miss Mary Thomas of Wilson street. Mrs. Mattie Jackson and Miss Mary Jackeon of Texas, are the guests of Mrs. Bradshaw and are attending school in Normal. Mrs. Lou Green is entertaining her daughter, Mrs. Dr. Smith of Chicago. Miss Mary Thomas is expecting to entertain the Misses Thomas of Columbus, Ohio. Mrs. Dabney of Jacksonville, is the guest of her daughter and son. Mrs J. J. Dickerson is entertaining Miss Mayme Withers of Louisville, Ky. The rally held at Mt. Pisgah Baptist church recently, was a financial success, the neat sum of $351 being raised. Extensive preparations are being made to have a large representation at the association to be held at Jacksonville. That city was named for Rev. A W. Jackson, a pioneer Baptist minister. Mt. Pisgah church will send Rev Hall to the National Baptist Convention at Washington, D. C., in the near future. While in the east, he will visit the Jamestown Exposition and when he returns, will lecture on "Negro Exhibits at Jamestown." Elder Geo. Hoagland is confined to his bed but is better at this writing. Miss Veela LeSerer has returned to Paducah, Ky., after a pleasant visit in the city. The Common Sense Club will meet Tuesday with Mrs. Scrogins. The Club had a lawn fete at the residence of Mrs. Wilson on E. Monroe street. Mrs. F. D. Wyche has returned from Chicago, accompanied by Mrs. Dr. Smith and son. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. H. Barton passed through the city en route from Chicago, to Springfield. If you want your present, past or future read, give Mrs. Irving a chance to do you justice. New Law Firm Has Good Library The law firm of Royall & Williams, with offices in the Williams Building, 11th and Washington streets, has just increased their law library by purchasing a complete set of the Illinois Supreme Court reports consisting of 225 Vols., the Illinois Appellate Court Reports, 126 Vols., the Illinois Cyclopedic Digest, 9 Vols., the Lawyers' Report Annotated and the Digest of same, 80 Vols., and many other reports and text books. They have a suite of three large rooms for offices and three walls of their library rooms are covered with books. They have as good a working law library as can be found in the state. They are worthy of the confidence of all the people. Wedding at St. John. Last Monday at 12 o'clock at the parsonage of the St. John A. M. E. church, occurred a double wedding—Rev. Bundy officiating. All parties were from St. Louis. The women were white and the men colored, but don't tell Vardaman and Tillman. They claim colored people force themselves on other races. Entertains. Last Saturday, Aug. 3. little Marie Tucker, 206 N.14th street entertained in honor of her cousin, Miss Osborne of Sebre, Ky. who has been her guest during the summer. About 12 little misses were present and enjoyed quite a fete. Refreshments were served at the conclusion. Speaks in high terms of Fayette, Mo., town SAYS COLORED POPULATION DOING WELL. Mrs. L. D. Mitchell of this city left on July 21 last for Hannibal, Mo. her former home, en route to Fayette, Mo., where the grand Annual Convention of the Grand Temble and Grand Tabernacle, of which she is a member, was being held. This Session opened July 22 and closed the 27. It is reported to have been the best session held in the history of those orders, Mrs. Mitchell speaks in the highest possible manner of the condition of our people both in Fayette and Hannibal, and commends them especially for their industrial proclivities and racial pride and progress. --- THE FORUM A 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 S Sixth St. Phone Maiu 998 B. L. Rogers, Editor and Manager. Will H. arbour, Associate Editor and Secretary. Thompson Bros., Branch Office. Heman The Printer 3051 So. 6th St. EDITORIAL Saturday August 10, 1907 Impromptu Marriages Preventive. We feel intuitively that the new law in New York against elopements, will be of incalculable good to that state, and if contagious, to the known world, especially to the United States. The law compels a five days notice to be given by the parties desiring to get married, such notice to be published in the daily papers. This not only gives objectors, if there be any, time to protest, but also the contracting parties time for reflection and sober deliberation. Illinois should watch the effects of this and act in accordance. The daily papers have probably forgotten the fact that the people are tired of sensationol notices and lengthy articles concerning alleged crimes committed, which the papers are wont to amplify. The colored people down in Mississippi are not in favor of any race suicide and are evidently obeying the mandates of the president along this line at least. At Oxford, Miss., it is said not long ago a great revival was held and most of the people who formerly got drunk and painted the town red were converted, is why they appear more tranquil. We hope it was not the same God who spoke peace unto only part of Vardaman's soul. Mr. Jones of the Southwestern Christian Advocate, New Orleans, La., is a brainy, fearless and able man, and is quite right in his opinion of the Voice's cartoon, placing Roosevelt in the same category with Vardaman, Tillman, Dixon and Company. It is unfair. The colored people should learn to stop when they the summit in their castigations of the president. If the president erred in discharging the soldiers, how many worthy deeds has he done? We must learn when and how much to criticise a man like the president. Remember we are all fallible. It may do incalculable harm to be too vituperative and that without ceasing. Let the dead bury the dead. --- THE FORUM Down in Mississippi a large per cent. of the women and girls use snuff This may be an axiomatic fact that the girls down there do not consider a kiss efficacious, because a "snuffy" mouth does not look very "kissable." Caleb Powers been has called to trial again, the fourth time, for the alleged complicity in the killing of Goebel. May those Kentuckians fight it out along this line if it takes all this century. The following is part of the election notice, published in the country papers at Oxford, Miss., for the primaries which were held Aug. 1, and which notice we hold to be unconstitutional, therefore the election held is void and could be ordered anulled by the Supreme Court. It reads: 'Resolved further, That in addition to the qualifications prescribed by law for all voters in said primaries that no one shall participate in these two primaries above ordered, except white democratic voters of Lafayette County.' The only way Vardaman can be heard now is to do like Bryan, return to his home at Greenwood get him a type-setter and start up a patent sheet newspaper and get a few Chautauqua engagements up north so as to get some money to run his business—that is the way the other southern hypocrits do. The new law to be in Georgia is unconstitutional, but even if the Supreme Court does not so decide, if that obnoxious law is enforced, the 'po' white trash will be up against it also when it comes to voting. According to the aforesaid law, a man to vote must pay taxes on $500 worth of property or be able to read and write a paragraph of the state or Federal constitution or to have fought in some war or be a descendant of one who fought in some war. Did you ever before read such a 'mess?' Do you catch the loop hole through which these 'ors' open for class legislation? Negroes you see, would out vote the whites soon, but when it comes to having fought in the wars or being a descendant of a soldier, they will be short but even at that rate the Negroes will be found not wanting. Religiously, socially, financially and every way, these are perilous times. If eating is not essential for life for the Koreshans, down at Oxford, Miss., a new religious belief, or a new discovery, why do not they eliminate eating altogether? It is less troublesome and less expensive. They believe all the heaven or hell there is, is here on earth and that we are not living on the outside but inside of the sphere or globe. A man has a right to his opinions, but that does not make the opinions correct or even to be reckoned with—yet some of their points demand attention and call for nsideration. TUCKER'S PLACE. Board and Lodging House, First class accommodations Regular meals at regular meal hours. 206 North 14 St. New Telephone, 1478. 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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. Steam Dying, first-class repairing and modern pressing establishment 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. 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. READ THE 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 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. Bring us your ty ter-writing, THE FORUM first-class repairing pressing establishment Pantatorium.... HELAND HOTEL g, Steam Cleaning, guaranteed to Ladies and Gents sing club, $1. 12 garments. All delivered. Give me a call.. PHONE 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, 706½ (rear) E. Washington St. as meat Lands at bargain counter ces. I WANT TO DEAL WITH PUR CHASER DIRECT. Write me for full particulars how I can save you money. N. E. Corner Sixth and Kansas, Avenues, 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. Lee Monroe, Springfield Consolidated Railway Time Table Time Table of Springfield Consolidated Railway Co. Cars for North Fifth street will leave Fifth and Monroe every 7½ minutes from 6:07 a. m., until 8:00 p. m.; every 10 minutes from 8:00 p. m. until 11:20 p. m.; owl cars will leave at 11:40 p. m., 12:07 and 12:30 a. m. Cars for South Fifth street will leave Fifth and Monroe every 7½ minutes from 6:07 a. m. until 7:45 p. Fifth and Monroe every 12 minutes from 6:00 a. m. until 11:24 p. m.; owl cars leave at 11:48 p. m., 12:00 midnight and 12:24 a. m. Cars for North Seventh street leave Fifth and Monroe every 12 minutes from 6:00 a. m. until 11:24 p. m.; owl cars leave at 11:48 p. m. and 12:24 a. m. Cars for Spring street leave Fifth and Monroe every 12 minutes from 6:08 a. m. until 11:20 p. m.; owl cars leave at 11:44 p. m., 12:08 and 12:30 a. m. Cars for East Carpenter street leave Fifth and Monroe every 12 minutes from 6:08 a. m. until 11:20 p. m.; owl cars leave at 11:44 p. m., 12:07 and 12:30 a. m. Cars for South Grand avenue leave Fifth and Monroe every 15 minutes from 6:07 a. m. until 11:22 p. m.; owl cars leave at 11:45 p. m., 12:07 and 12:30 a. m. Cars for Lawrence avenue leave Fifth and Monroe every 12 minutes from 6:00 a. m., until 11:36 p. m.; owl cars leave at 12:00 midnight and 12:30 a. m. Cars for North Ninth street leave Fifth and Monroe every 12 minutes from 6:00 a. m. until 11:36 p. m. Cars for East Capitol avenue leave Fifth and Monroe every 12 minutes from 6:00 a. m. until 11:36 p. m.; owl cars leave at 12:00 midnight and 12:30 a. m. Cars for South Eleventh and Rutledge streets leave Fifth and Washington every 15 minutes from 6:07 a. m. until 11:22 p. m.; owl cars leave at 11:52 p. m. and 12:22 a. m. Cars for West Washington street leave Fifth and Monroe every 15 minutes from 6:00 a. m. until 11:15 p. m.; owl cars leave at 11:45 p. m. and 12:07 a. m. Cars for Governor street leave Fifth and Monroe every 15 minutes from 6:07 a. m. until 11:22 p. m.; owl cars leave at 12:30 a. m. Cars for South Eighth street leave Fifth and Monroe every 15 minutes from 6:00 a. m. until 11:15 p. m. 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, Appeal Made by Negro Conclave. PREJUDICE CALLED DISEASE. (Continued from last week.) It is gratifying that here in Missouri and through the country it has been proven of late (as in the splendid defense of the negro soldiers in the Brownsville incident), as often in the past, that black free men and white free men are at heart brothers. It is urged that Afro.Americans in Missouri with self-respect cultivate and cherish the friendship of their white neighbors, and that our white neighbors grasp with a cordial sympathy the extended hand of their less fortunate brothers, lifting as they climb. Each for all and all for each contains the solution of many of the problems which fret and disturb our American life We make the following recommendations: 1. That we realize the importance of educating the children in head, hand and heart; of having capable moral teachers for the young, and that parents give the teachers their hearty support Each year should, bring a decreasing per cent. of illiteracy through the state. 2. That our ministers be consecrated, qualified men. We urge that ordaining councils of all denominations demand a higher standard of spiritual and intellectual qualifications in candidates for the ministry. An immoral shiftless minister is a reproach and a source of much harm to a community. Let our Christianity express itself in practical, helpful service. Let our houses of worship be neat and attractive. 3. That there be a systematic persistent campaign carried on the year round in every country city and town against intemperance and vagrancy. The ruin to life and character among the people traceable to spirituous liquors and beer drinking is appalling. Afro-Americans are no better or no worse than others. We simply warn you that intemperance is the mother of vice, idleness and crime, and anyone so bound is doomed. 4. That every Afro-American begin at once to purchase his own home. It makes for thrift and economy, and gives a position in the community, which in the end will be recognized to be a property owner. Let our homes though humble, be tasteful and neat with grass and flowers around. 5. We recommend that our men go into business and that we stand together and encourage each other in negro enterprises. The negro has been a tremendous factor in the production of the wealth of this country in the past, as in the present, as the vast wealth of the cotton production of the South today shows. MALAYSIA Illinois State Fair, Sept. 27 to Oct. 5 Colored Schools and Colored People in the South. If the colored people want the white people down in Mississippi to be interested in their education they must bestir themselves. In the rural districts, the teacher has to look up the trutees, take some bushes and sweep up and then look up the pupils. We saw two young colored boys, playing in the dirt like pigs on the side of the road and said "How old are you son?" "I don't know sir." "Don't you go to school?" "No sir." Call to the other, "Don't you go to school boy?" "Ain't no school now." "Don't you know school opened this morning?" "No sir." The preachers and school trustees should inform every child old enough when these rural schools open. Some are so indifferent that they will keep their children from school to carry water in the field or to work when their children are under 10 years This is a shame. If we continue to increase, but fail to educate our large numbers will only prove a menace. Another feature is before they finish the 5th grade, they imagine they have an education and cannot reason from cause to effect, also there are too many ignorant colored preachers and teachers and the salaries paid colored people and whites, too are almost nothing. Don't Push to Cities We denounce this idea of every colored man trying to get to a large city. Many people are so foolish as to believe that because they live in Chicago and that Chicago is so big that that makes them big. So many of them get the big city fever and will go about begging and starving before they will live in a nice cool country town and live easy, rear a nice family and educate their children. Cities are all right, but the city is not the place for all of us. Our people learn this fact, after it is too late. Stay in the country and small towns and be big men and big women at the day of judgment. What has Illinois done that she needs so often to be baptized with water, instead of the Holy Ghost? THE FORUM JAKARTA - JAKARTA JAKARTA t. 5 DICE Suits Clear I Gua The VOICE ef The Megro, 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. er each r door th. r order ood e d his r ors. Order by Phone. Old 998. 3051/2 S. 6th St. E. L. ROGERS, Agent. It is a serval Relig Uncon 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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Rogers for the best sick and accident policies. $10 per week when sick or ‘hurt. Get in the reading habit—Colored papers are for sale at: J. E. Thomp- son, L. F. Osborne's Pool Room, The Pekin Cafe, Brown & Neal's Restau- rant, Elk I, Cafe. 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, Etc. Oxford, Miss,, parties who want the Forum, and the best Negro papers, the St. Louis Globe and colored Magazines will please callat W. R. Boles’ gro- cery store, where you can be supplied—if you have news mat- ter or desire to take the Forum hy the year, see F. C. Neilson or his assistant, H. C Cannon, - ie y ¢ oo. .€ P ecaacemmenage LOA rc “a Gis Site? Cae o>, LU mee eenn See mae See ° sont) NOM rarer RL sree ye. tl i aE Se es SIRE avs Bite aa Rec says Mia poy ergs SS tf __—_- ILLINOIS TRACTION SYSTEM. East Bound for Decatur, Clinton and all intermediate points. *5:0@ a.m. 11:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. 6:40 a.m. 12:00 noon. 6:00 p.m. 7:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. $8:00 a.m. 72:00 p.m. *8:00 p.m. 9:08 a.m, 3:00 p.m. *9:00 p.m. 410:00 a.m. 74:00 p.m, 11:00 p.m. Springfield & Northeastern Traction Ce. Northbound. Southbound. 6:00 am 3:30 pm 5:00 am 3:30 pm 6:30 am 5:00 pm 6:30 am 5:00 pm 8:00 am 6:30 pm 8:00 am 6:30 pm 10:00 am 8:00 pm = 10:00 am 8:00 pm 12:00 noon 11:00 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: *5:00 am *10:00 am 3:00pm 7:00 pm *6:00am 11:00am —-$4:00 pm §8:00 pm 7:00 am 12:00 noon “5:00pm _9:00 pm $8:00 am 1:00 pm *6:00 pm _ 11:00 pm 9:00 am *2:00pm 12 Midnight Sleeper *Daily except Sunday. +Limited cars, stepping at tewms enlv. *T.imited cars, making all stops. §"Corn Belt Limited’ to St. Louis. MILB ass ae DUSE DIRT SMOKB CINDERS Notice. makes Alabama's second and last U.S. Senator to die since the ad. journment of Congress. They were both able men from the southern view point, but radical democrats and unfair in their leg- islation whenever the Negro was involved. We hope, however, that Alabama will chose men of sound mind, brave and courage- ous for their places. 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 East Pine, $1000. Several other buildings, ranging from $1000 to $5000. $300 cash, bal. $16 per month. See E, L. ROGERS. a i nage ee “It is no benefit to have given me something, but it is a benefit to have enabled me te obtain something for myself.”—Emerson. Professional. Dr.C.H. JONES, Contractor -- Builder Real Estate Rentals and Loans. Manager Peerless Ideal Portiait Co Business Letters, Deeds. 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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 knowl by K. of R. & S.. THE FORUM Picnic and Elkhar Illinois Track Wednesday The object of the promoter ial outing for the people of recreate, play games, etc. the net proceeds accrue dances, to charitable purp Home and Ambidexter. A Home will be allowed to be free of charge. Their tab will be conveyed to the gr Our object in picnic is first-class—no boisterous tolerated, however, it is p This is given for the pe ton, Lincoln and Springt Full particulars may be Leader and the For and O Elkhart Grove Via his Traction S esday, A the promoters is to make the people of the city games, etc. It has been needs accruing from rritable purposes, such abidexter. Ambidexter allowed to have tables . Their tables and o eeded to the grounds free in picnic is to guarau boisterousness nor ever, it is public. In for the people of Dec and Springfield and a rs may be seen on b auspices of the and the mana Forum. Picnic and Outing! The object of the promoters is to make this an especial outing for the people of the city who desire to recreate, play games, etc. It has been agreed to give the net proceeds accruing from concessioneries, dances, to charitable purposes, such as the Old Folks Home and Ambidexter. Ambidexter and the Lincoln Home will be allowed to have tables on the grounds free of charge. Their tables and other necessities will be conveyed to the grounds free. Our object in picnic is to guarantee everything first-class—no boisterousness nor vulgarity will be tolerated, however, it is public. This is given for the people of Decatnr, Bloomington, Lincoln and Springfield and adjacent towns. Full particulars may be seen on bills. Under the Leader and the manager of the Forum. 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. 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 3 1/2 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 rais U. G. SLAUGHTER. FINE PORTRAIT PAINTER LANDSCAPING, WATER COLOR PAINTING. All Kinds of Scenic Painting. SEE me for Special Work 125 North Water St. D.catur, Ill. --- FOR SALE. and Outing! at Grove Via Station System. May, Aug. 28 ers is to make this an espec- of the city who desire to It has been agreed to give ing from concessioneries, oses, such as the Old Folks ambidexter and the Lincoln ave tables on the grounds bles and other necessities grounds free. to guarantee everything needs nor vulgarity will be public. people of Decatnr, Blooming- field and adjacent towns. seen on bills. Under the s of the manager of the um. Illinois Dry Cleaning and Dyeing Company 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 Thirty For Thirty Days Only Beginning July 13 Dollar Proposition For Lincoln Home. We recommend and suggest the following plan whereby our people can aid the Lincoln Colored Home. It is a credit to our city, and will ever remain a living testimonial to the untiring and indomitable work of Mrs. Eva Monroe and co-workers. If the colored men fail in a large number to aceep $ ^{+} $ this proposition they show that they are not worthy of the great aid given them through Mrs. Monroe by Mesdames Lawrence and Dana. The proposition follows: Let every colored man over 18 and under 60 years, give a dollar annually to the maintaining of this beautiful and beneficial home. Suppose there were 1000 or 1500 who would do this-there ought to be. Those who give may pay to John W. Bunn or Mrs. Monroe and get receipt. The Forum will gladly publish the names of all such donors. This is only one dollar for twelve months—less than ten cents a month. We admit that the men have been too lethargic or slow, but let no longer lie dormant but be up and at this, an important duty. Let September the first be the beginning. We shall see how much interest our men take. In this article we only speak for Mrs. Monroe—no selfish motive. I will pledge $2 yearly and pay the first or both on or near Sept. 1.—E. L. Rogers. Entertainment at Masonic Hall. In honor of the representatives in attendance at the Knights Templar Conclave and delegates to the Order of the Eastern Star, there will be given at Masonic Hall, 119 N. 8 h street, Tuesday evening. Aug, 13. an entertainment. A short program will be rendered and refreshments served free. Admission 25c. The public is cordially invited. The Magill Case The Fred Magill case at Clinton, Ill., is attracting the world's best ear. It is so doing no doubt because of the depravity which a man will go for money. In order to deprive his stepmother of certain dowery in the estate of his father, Vespasian Warner, declares she has Negro blood in her veins is therefore not entitled to a widow's share. How mean this is even if she has Negro blood in her veins, did not Warner's father, a millionaire marry her, and have two daughters, who are grown up to be young ladies. And is it a crime or degrading to have Negro blood in your veins? Nearly all you Caucasions have Negro blood in your veins for all we know. Some of the papers have used the word "tainted blood." We understand the meaning of "tainted" to be bad, or vicious or that which defiles. There's no such thing as "tainted blood." if there were how much "more tainted," could the colored race be by the mixture of the race from the other side. Blood is made of red and white corpuscles, and is the same in all persons. Of course a man's character can be tainted and he does not have to be black. Mr. Warner is proving that he is tainted from head to foot his blood may be "tainted" by this time. We do not know nor care if the wife of this millionaire has Negro blood in her veins, she deserves a widow's share—she was the mans wife—Warner has acted the part of arch dog, but whatsoever ye sow ye shall reap. The Gubernatorial Situation in the State of Illinois. The Gubernatorial Situation in the State of Illinois. The contest for the governorship of the State of Illinois will be the opportunity that the Negro race has never heretofore enjoyed since his participation and understanding the power of nominating convention. His opportunity now is at the primary, and there will be three aspirants for this high and exalted honor, and his opportunity is now between the present incumbent, Charles S. Deneen, Williard M. McEwen and speaker Edward T. Shurtleff The gentleman who receives the plurality vote of the delegates chosen will be bound to vote for him as the candidate of the party in convention assembled. The Negroes have 40,000 votes—more votes than Scandinavians, Irish, the Poles or any other of the lesser nationalities, but at the same time he has not in honor and influence the position given him commensurate with his votes or power which he gives to the men who occupy the places of honor and that of money. The Idea would suggest that in the First Congressional District in Chicago the Twenty-fifth Congressional District, the Twenty fourth, Twenty third; the counties of Adams Sangamon, Coles, Douglas and Morgan meeting be held and representatives be appointed to wait upon these gentlemen before the primaries and ascertain what consideration in the way of appointments would they give to some colored man in case they support him at the primaries and on election day, providing that this selection would be a man of THE FORUM ability, character and one who had financial and political support in his county or district, and only support the one that in consideration of the support given us either or one of the commissioners of the penitentary, member of the Board of Pardons, or some other place where there is honor and responsibility attached there to; and, in case neither of the gentlemen would make the promise, abstain themselves from participating at the primaries and let the Caucasians go it alone, as they have always places of honor and influence up to the present time. Should this committee advocate from now until next February any one particular of these aspirants for the nomination when the whites are divided among themselves it will be an easy thing to receive just and proper recognition, but the race will never get what they are entitled to unless there is a division among the leaders themselves. The Idea has no kick to register only to this extent that twenty-five years ago Governor Oglesby gave us the appointment in the State grain office, and it seems that the race has not developed leaders big enough and strong enough to receive at the hands of the executive of this great State a position higher than a clerkship of $1,350 per annum. Young men of the Caucasian race have been conceived, born and reared up and elected to office with $6,000 and $7,000 per year who can not carry a precinct or district, and still the Negro, after his increase of property, usefulness and numerical strength politically, has not reached an appointive position of $2,000 or $3,000 is a disgrace and a clamity upon the Negro leaders who advocate the election or nomination of a candidate who will not promise in advance that he will accord them that consideration.—Illinois Idea, The Forum concurs with the Idea on this proposition. We believe Deneen is the man and that he will do the right thing, but its our business to press the matter. Dr. Magee at Mattoon Dr. J. H. Magee was at Mattoon last Sunday, preaching two able sermons to crowded houses. His subject at the evening service was: "The voice of one crying in the wilderness." He compared the christians as Christ's representatives and showed that by grace or love and faith or belief, we are not only saved and protected spiritually, but made the same requisites applicable to our temporal welfare and happiness. The audiences, according to report, were elated by work and information as conved and explained by Dr. Magee. We decry the claim that a person should always fall 'in line' as they say, with the man most likely to win or he who has the strongest faction behind him. It may be good politics but it isn't principle, not manhood, not courage, not right. When a man is not inimical to you or your constituents or race or nationality, then, he is the best man to be with even if his opponent has some few exterior superior quali- ties, or can peradventure, say a few sweeter words or make more demonstrations—a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush, but stay firm for the men who stand for equality before the law and even-banded justice, in season and out, and help you earn a morsel of bread when hungry. Evangelical Lutheran—15th beween Washington and Jefferson Sts Services: 8 p. m. to 9 p. m., every Sunday: Sunday school 3 p.m. to 4 p. m. Instructions every Friday evening.—Rev. L. Thally, pastor. New Hope Baptist Church—Corner 8th and Miller Sts—Preaching at 11 a.m., and 8 p.m.; Sunday school Farties, who do not get their paper Saturdays, will complain to their carrier. 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. 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. PRICES FOR POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENTS. State and National offices.....$10.00 County offices ..... 5.00 Mayor of Springfield ..... 5.00 Regular write-ups, 10 cents per line. Ten-line notice one time, with announcement, free. your paper in the afternoon on Saturdays. Read Th Read The Forum The Churches. G. EDW. BAUMANN CHAS. T. BAUMANN. 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