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Historical Society State House THE FORUM VOL. 4, NO. 28. Odd Fellow's Grand Lodge Session Convenes here this Week with large crowd of Delegates. SESSIONS HELD AT REPRESENTATIVES HALL IN STATE HOUSE. (Continued from last week.) On Thursday, Hon. W. L. Houston, N. G. M., who came direct from Vicksburg, Miss., was met at the Illinois Central station by the Odd Fellows' band and the Grand Patriarchs, companies A and B of Chicago. Entering carriages they were driven around the square in a body then to the Arion Hall. The program rendered on Thursday evening at the above named hall, was one of the finest we have heard on such an occasion. Hon. B. F. Mosely, the erudite and versatile lawyer of Chicago, was master of ceremonies. Mr. Mosely is quite a talker and is popular with the ladies. W. T. Scott, editor of the Leader, and one of the men who organized the District Grand Lodge 2 years ago, reviewed the history of the Lodge and declared that the work done since that that time is almost miraculous. E. H. Morris, N. P. G. M. also made a few well chosen remarks along the historical work of the Lodge. The solos rendered by Arval Terrell, Mrs. Roie Hunter and little Miss Watson, were superbly fine. Mrs Hanter's solo was considered extraordinarily good. Also Mr. Arval Terrell. Special comment is due Miss Watson, who is quite young and who promises to be a star prima donna. If her talent is cultivated, she may become renowned. The competitive drill by Patriarch companies was surpassingly interesting. The judges rendered their decision in favor of B company as did the general public. The grand march was beautiful and one set of dancing was enjoyed. Friday a session of the Grand Lodge and Patriarchs was held at the State House where W. L. Houston made a short address. The parade reached the square at 12.30 enroute to the Fair Grounds where the picnic was held. The parade was headed by a squad of policemen and was beautiful. The evening service consisted of the installation of new officers for the ensuing year. B. F. Mosely, master of ceremonies, Miss Nancy Brown, the sweet voiced singer of the state, rendered a solo. Hon E H. Morris of Chicago, pronounced the installation, after which one hour and half were given to dancing which, closed one of the finest sessions in the history of the lodge. All of the branches of the or- "Be ye doers and not sayers only." and vision with tives k.) L. came miss., central band com- En- der were represented. Colonel Radcliff was marshall of the day. A vote of thanks was tendered Sister Irene Camp for her excellent work during her term of office also to Sister Minnie O. Quarles. The following officers were elected for the year: District M. N. G.—Sister Norah F. Taylor, Chicago. District R. N. G.—Sister Nolal Sims, Brookport, Ill. District Worthy Recorder—Sister M. Retta Davis, Springfield. District Worthy Treasurer—Sister Dora Jackson, Peoria. District Directoress—Afretter Miller, Cairo. Union Church Rally The mid-summer rally at the Union Baptist church took place last Sunday. Rev. Manuel preached a very good sermon after which the various companies brought forth their collections. After the general collection, the amount, total, was $361 The rally will be concluded tomorrow. Help Yourselves. The Forum has secured Johnie Damon to assist in collecting. We hope the people will arrange to pay him on Mondays and Saturdays. As we have often stated, the way to give to give support to your boys and girls is to support the enterprises trying to de business. Johnie is a smart young man and very industrious. So are Misses Snowden, Blanche Hoagland and Nannie Davis, the last two named live at Bloomington and Petersburg respectively, and work for the Forum. As soon as the business permits we hope to give each better places and better pay. Will you assist. I hope the Illinois Idea will say, if after seeing those gentlemen and they fail to give positions as asked of them for their support, put up your own man and nominate him. Don't say that you will get out and let the Caucasions go. Remember that politics is our weapon with which we keep safe our liberty to go to the ballot and vote for our rights It is an every day affair here for the South leaders have lost out. Don't let them go. They may want to go go. stay with them. Forty-thousand cuts a big hole if together. J. C. Sanders Oxford. Miss. Dr. Dickerson, the able physician of Cairo, and Lawyer Rice of Mound City, were in the city this week and attended sessions of the Knights Templar conclave That Excursion To Elkhart. Our aim is to make the Excursion Outing to Elkhart one of the pleasant and most enjoyable events of the season. The arrangements will be made for an all day affair. and people who do not care to remain after night will have had a pleasant time before evening tide Those who go later can remain until 11 or 12 o'clock. There will be no shortage of car service The features of the day will be: A program rendered. the completeness of which will appear in the next edition. Speaking,3 o'clock a Base Ball Game between a picked team of fat and lean men; bicycle race, croquet, ladies' base ball game, and general outing. The Old Folks Home and Ambidexter will be allowed to have refreshments and sell them without any charges. For further information see Editor of Forum or Editor of Leader, and the big bills and cards. Bloomington Newsc. Mrs. B. Cisco has gone to Shelbyville, Mo., on a business trip. She will join Mrs. Ed Anson at Palmyra, Mo., and accom pany her home with the children Miss Victoria Fields will leave in a few days for Georgia to take charge of a school. Mr and Mrs. Caldwell are the guests of Mrs. Blanton last week Mr. and Mrs. Ellis, Mrs. Met lock and Misses Effie and Margaret Hurley were late visitors of Mrs. Blanton. Mrs. Blanton, who has been indisposed, is reported much better. The Filathea members gave an in door picniclast Thursday afternoon at the home of Miss Edna Stearles in honor of their club president; Miss Helen Green, who lately went to St Louis to open a Music Studio. A dainty repast was seraed and all had an enjoyable time. Misses Mable Hawkins and Edna Stearles are camping at Mackinaw Dells with Mr. and Reeves. Miss Corina Johnson is visiting in Bloomington. Mrs. Wm. Caldwell and daughter Galena are visiting in Vandalia, Mo. Little Randolph Stearles, who has been on the sick list, is some better. Rev. Fulghem of the Grace M. E. church, reports steady progress in the work in general at his church. Remember the great Labor Day ball September 2d at the Masonic hall. 1907. 15C A MONTH Petersburg News. Authur Miller of Mason City is attending the Chautauqua this week. Wesley Smith and son, Harrison of Lanesville, visited here Sunday. Archie and Alfred Vaughn of Lanesville are here visiting this week. Miss Bertha Smith of Springfield is visiting her sister, Mrs. William Motley, this week. Samuel Rainey visited in Pekin last week. Mrs. Thomas Cross of Jacksonville is here visiting this week. Harry Donegan of Lincoln is attending the Chautauqua this week. Clay Williams of Jacksonville visited here Sunday. Miss Marie Goines of Springfield is home visiting. Mrs. Frank Penick and Geo. Vaughn have returned from Indianapolis. The Orpheus Jubilee Singers of Fiske University will give recitals at the Chautauqua this week. K. T. Elect Officers. Grand Commandery of Illinois and Iowa and Juurisdiction Will Meet Next Year in Chicago. The grand commandery of Illinois and Iowa and jurisdiction, colored Knights Templar, adjourned Thursday to meet next year in Chicago in the second week in August, to celebrate the silver Jubilee of the organization of the order. The following officers were elected: Right eminent grand commander—J. W. Moore of Chicago Vice eminent deputy grand commander—O. A Ferguson of Chicago. Grand generalissimo—A. R. Lee of Champaign. Grand captain general—L. W. Dickerson of Chicago. Grand prelate—A. Horn of Chicago. Grand Treasurer—H. E. Burris of Rock Island, Ill. Grand recorder—Dr. E. S, Dickerson of Cairo, Ill. Grand senior warden—W. H. Hembard of Des Moines, Iowa. Grand junior warden—J. W. McKenney of Springfield, Ill. Grand warder—E. T. Banks of Des Moines Iowa. Grand sword bearer—Captain C. L. Hunt of Chicago. Grand standard 'bearer—T. S. Donnagan of Springfield, Ill. Grand guard—George Augustus of Chicago. THE FORUM A weekly magazine paper devoted the interests of the whole people. Entered as second-class matter, February 24, 1904, at the postoffice at Springfield, Ill., under the Act of Congress of March 3, 1879. ROGERS & BARBOUR Proprietors One Year.....$1.50 One Month.....15c Per Copy.....5c OFFICE: 305 1-2 S. Sixth St. Phone Malu 998 THE FORUM'S STAFF. B. L. Rogers, Editor and Manager. Will H. arbour, Associate Editor and Secretary. Thompson Bros., Branch Office. Bomona The Printer 1051 So. 6th St. EDITORIAL Saturday August 17, 1907 Down at Oxford, Miss., the sons of rebels and the remuants who are left behind that fought against the Union are so mean or so ignorant that they have reared up south of the square, an imposing confederate monument testifying "What fools we mortals be." To be plain and just what has the confederacy done honorably? Maybe they think they were right, and fought hard and with courage, but have they not yet found out that they were cowards and were wrong? Better spend that money educating your poor ignorant sons and daughters and the poor colored people down there. Major Buckner is verily correct. We believe that color should not be considered, when men are being placed for worthy deeds merited, and men who achieved valiant services in politics. To do otherwise would be not only mean and unjust, but cowardice and a reproach on the doer. This thing of holding certain positions as only attainable by colored people; must be abolished. We do not ask for but right and right must be given us. Why do the self-confessed political robbers down south insist on using the words, "white democrats?" Is there any other kind in that region? Or is it an implication that they do not want any but white democrats—what are they to do when red and black democrats abply for a right to vote? A black man has a right to be a democrat if he chooses so to be and under the laws of this nation, he cannot be prohibited from voting. The Civil Liberty Party. We beg leave to ask, without being the least defiant, what party will the Hon. W. T. Scott and his cohorts support next year, the democratic or the civil liberty? Or is the civil liberty party merely a democratic adjunct? If the civil liberty has nothing to do with the democratic party, then we ask that the Hon. W. T. Scott be allowed to raise his banner and yell hurrah for the party that will do things—but do not cling to democracy so tenaciously, else the people will not have faith in the civil liberty THE FORUM Choose ye this day one or the other. Failure of the Hill-Billies. Senator Jeff Davis of Arkansas who was depending upon Vardaman of Mississippi to help him raise—whatever he called it—in the Senate, will have to go it alone. Vardaman won't be there the hill-billies and red-necks failing to pull him through. The Mississippi Result. The news that the nomination of John Sharp Williams to be Senator from Mississippi, after the expiration of the term of Mr. Money, will be received with general gratification. His majority, while sufficient, leaves the state very nearly equally divided between himself and Gov. Vardaman. The latter hastens to say that, while conceding the office to his opponent, he is convinced that a great majority of the white Democrats of the State agree with his views upon public questions so that he will continue to agitate them. Gov. Vardaman made his campaign largely upon the proposed repeal of the 15th Amendment. As a mere abstraction, he is, no doubt, right in saying that a majority of the Democrats of the State agree with him. They would, no doubt, like to see the amendment repealed. But that they think such a proposition practicable; that they believe that three fourths of the States will vote for it, is a very different proposition. In politics, we generally look to that which is attainable. Of all pursuits the chasing of rainbows, with a view of finding a creek of gold at the end of each, is regarded as the least remunerative Mr Williams is not much given to the theory that much can be accomplished by seeking the eggs which Gov. Vardaman thinks are left in last year's birds' nests. It is to be regretted that Mississippi did not give a more pronounced majority for Williams, but the fact that he triumphed is of great significance, and it is hardly probable that the peculiar ideas of Gov. Vardaman will long survive the defeat that has over taken their most conspicuous advocate.—Louisville Courier.Journal. The Good Deportment of the Odd Fellows. We desire to especially commend the Odd Fellows and H. H. of R. who held their grand sessions in this city last week, for their excellent deportment on the streets and in the various public and private places. We do not remember having before witnessed a body of people assembled, who conducted themselves, as a whole, better. Their parades were systematically arranged and carried out with precision. R. S. Donaldson Dennis Douglas, Josh Douglas, Grant Martin, J. T. Douglas and other local Odd Fellows of L. M. L. 1824 are to be given credit for such good conduct by the body. We hope other bodies will take due notice and act accordingly. From Philadelphia Press. New Telepuone, 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 r patronage, and make to all Our M Don't forget we patronize the Forum Does Good Work, Quick Work and Prompt in Delivery. 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THE FORUM Picnic and Elkhart Illinois Trace Wednesday The object of the promoter ial outing for the people of recreate, play games, etc. the net proceeds accrual dances, to charitable purp Home and Ambidexter. A Home will be allowed to h 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 Springf Full particulars may be auspice Leader and the For Divine Services at the Evangelical Lutheran Holy Trinity Church. c and G. Elkhart Grove Via Dois Traction S nesday, 2 of the promoters is to make for the people of the city day games, etc. It has been proceeds accruing from charitable purposes, such Ambidexter. Ambidexter be allowed to have tables age. Their tables and o veyed to the grounds free act in picnic is to guar- no boisterousness nor however, it is public. Even for the people of Dee n and Springfield and iculars may be seen on b auspices of the and the mana Forum. Picnic and Outing! Elkhart Grove 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 auspices of the Leader and the manager of the Forum. On Fifteenth between Washington and Jefferson streets. Bible Reading, 11 to 12 a. m. Preaching at 8 p. m. 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 Saturday and Sunday ILLINOIS TRACTION SYSTEM. Do 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. Springfield Consolidated Railway Time d idated Time W FOR SALE. Illinois Dry Cleaning and Dyeing Company C. B. Reichelt F. C. 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The committee will spare neither pains or expense to make this a gala and pleasant day for both old and young. Watch this paper for further developments. The Forum will keep you posted. The complete arrangements will appear next week. The aim is to have the finest and the largest assembly ever before witnessed. All ministers will cooperate, Speaking will be a feature. Games, races, amusements of all kinds. Arion Hall at night will be a stellar attraction. Old people will get round trips on street cars for 5cts. Watch. Has Family Re-union at Moberly, Mo. Has been Separated for 36 years. C. F. Vaughn of this city has just returned from Moberly, Mo. where he went recently to a family reunion, the first time for all to meet in 39 years. He is elated over the good and joyous time they had. It was at the residence of his brother, L. Vaugh, who is a school teacher and preacher. The four brothers and one of the sisters were present. Mr. Vaugh is highly pleased with the condition and welfare of his people. המשפט 6 Illinois State Fair, Sept. 27 to Oct. 5 Oxford, Miss., New. A grand picnic was given at New Hope on the 9th. One person cut, one person knocked down and one person told sit furfurther.' The remains of Adrew Hurt were brought from Memphis and buried here Sunday. C. S. Rogers was almost overcome by the heat in his small school 'on the hill' recently. You bet it's hot here. F. C. Neilson and C. C. Webb are spending the week at Sardid. E. D. Herd also took off a day or two for the Bluff City. The Misses Anderson, Collins and Gibson paid Cypress Grove a visit during the week of the Sunday School convention. Miss Lulu Miles was delegated to represent Oxford at the convention. The horse on which Governor Vardaman rode into the governor's mansion threw him in front of the Senatorial Chamber and possibly maimed him for life. The juveniles of the U. B. F. turned out in full regalia yesterday. Miss Lillie Williams seems a leader in all social work. Mrs. L. Stockard who taught here for a number of years, is spending her vacation at the elegant residence of her son-in-law, G. W. Hines. The Forum is cutting a "mity swell" with "Ole Miss." Miss Lulu Robinson of Covingington, Tenn., is just as entertaining as of old. Bro. Israel was made a deacon of New Hope Baptist church last Sunday. Jenk Collins, Bud Fox and two fair misses of Oxford, were up at the picnic, Friday. Grauville Wiggins does business at the same old place. A Missouri Chautauqua is closing up and going out of business because it has proved unprofitable. If this is significant of a tendency of it will soon cease to pay to be a defeated candidate for the presidency. THE FORUM , Sept. 27 to Oct. 5 Is Pa Goes 5 Parties, who do not get their paper Saturdays, will complain to their carrier. U. G. SLAUGHTER. FINE PORTRAIT PAINTER LANDSCAPING, WATER COLOR PAINTING. All Kinds of Scenic Painting. 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"Corn Belt Limited" to St. Louis. --- THE PHONES: Office 2322 Res. 1763R2 NO DUST DIRT SMOKE CINEMA In reply to the query as to whether or not the Lincoln Colored Old Folks' and Orphans' Home admit aged men, we desire to say for the benefit of such persons seeking same that we are informed that the Home is open to aged men and women and orphans and friendless children. 1219 East Converse Ave.—6 rooms and bath, furnace and all of cellar cemented, cemented driveway, newly papered, hardwood floors, $3200; $300 cash, bal. $2800, $30 per month. Several other buildings, ranging from $1000 to $5000. $300 cash, bal. $16 per month. "It is no benefit to have given me something, but it is a benefit to have enabled me to obtain something for myself."—Emerson. Dr.C.H. JONES, Contractor -- Builder Real Estate Rentals and Manager Peerless Ideal Portrait Co business Letters, Deeds. Wills and Mortgages drawn. All business confidential. Office: 116 South Seventh Street. BELL PHONES: Res. 2595 r 3 Office, main 3437. MORTON'S SALOON 817 E. Washington St. Choice Wines, Liquors and Cigars. SCHLITZ BEER 8 J. MORTON, - G. J. BEARD, Proprietor, Dispenser. STAR THEATRE. Open Every Night Best Vaudeville Seen in the City. Prices: 10 cents, box seats, 25c. 811 E. Washington St. Springfield, Illinois ROY SEELEY. Attorney at Law. 5231/2 North Side Square. Both Phones 1503. PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS. OFFICE:—627½ East Adams street. HOURS: 10 a. m. to 12 m. 2 p. m. to 4 p. m. 7 p. m. to 9. Phones:—— Calls promptly made. Subscribe for the Forum. Lots For Sale Professional. Dr. S. A. WARE. 60 YEARS' EXPERIENCE PATENTS TRADE MARKS DESIGNS COPYRIGHTS &C. Anyone sending a sketch and description may quickly ascertain our opinion free whether a legislation is probably patentable. Communications strictly confidential. HANDBOOK on Patents sent free. Oldest agency for securing patents. 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The Clubs, Social and Otherwise. Ladies' Sunlight Social, meets every Wednesday at the residences of its members, discusses art, culinary, and home circle questions. St. Paul Sewing Circle meets every Thursday at Lecture room of St. Paul church, discusses all important home circle questions. Mothers' Literary, meets every month, auxiliary to St. Paul Sewing Circle. The Woman's Club, meets every week, is the oldest club—has been and is a rescue club for the fallen, 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.... BASEMENT LELAND HOTEL 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. 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. 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, Don't wait to hear what the public thinks before you express your opinion. Say what you think if you believe you are right. St. Augustine's Mission. 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. --- THE FORUM t-class repairing missing establishment Pantatorium.... ELAND HOTEL Steam Cleaning, guaranteed to Ladies and Gents ing club, $1. 12 garments. All covered. Give me a call.. PHONE 834. General Mgr. and Collector. graduate of the SCHOOL geographic work of all at 305 south sixth as heat Lands at bargain counter ces. ring ishment ium Cars leave 1 minutes Fifth a from 6: cars lea night a d. Gents Cars and Me 6:08 a. leave a a. m. ork of all th sixth ands counter s. Cars Fifth a from 6:1 Cars Fifth a from 6:1 cars lea a. m. Cars ledge s ington m. until 11:52 p Cars leave F utes fro owl can a. m. Cars and M 6:07 a. leave s 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; $800 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. pewriting and let rates good. 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. 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. --- dinary market prices. 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. Dr. C. H. Jones of Springfield was in our vicinity several days last week on business and while here he took the contract of building five houses in Decatur. Four of these are five room houses and one has eight rooms. Dr. Jones also took in his charge while here, A. D. Cecil's Carpet Cleaning Plant for sale, which is one of the best carpet cleaning machines in Central Illinois. Dr. Jones is a man of business and intelligence, and we only wish we had such moneyed men as Dr. Jones in the city of Decatur, and we think as Decatur is entitled to his wife, Mrs. Effie Grundey Jones, that Dr. Jones should move to Decatur, for a man of his ability can make any thing go. The contract for building these houses was given to James S. Hughes the Decatur contractor; one of our most skilled and industrious mechanics We live in hope to see Dr. Jones start a branch office of his business in Decatur as he thinks he can not give up Springfield: Decatur News. Mrs. C. P. Ganaway, mother of H. C. Ganaway is in Chicago visiting her daughter and friends She is expected here the latter part of next week. Mrs. Geo. Nickens went to Ohio last week to visit relatives and friends She is expected to be gone for six weeks. Mrs. Lillie Thorpe was in St. Louis last week attending the funeral of her grandmother. Miss Gussie Caldwell went to Chicago last week to visit her friends. She is expected to be gone for the rest of the summer. A. D. Cecil has a large contract of Painting the Decatur Schools this year. Among them he has the Decatur High School and keeps seven men at work, wages ranging from $10.50 to $15.00. Jack Linston is still repairing his home on West Decatur St. Mr. Linston believes in things looking good around him. He has just finished putting the second coat of paint on. Miss Maggie Murrell, who has been in Washington, D.C., for the last three years as head teacher in English in the High School is at home for the rest of the summer. Miss Murrell gets $100.00 per month and all expenses and she worked her way through school, and is the only colored pupil that left Decatur High School with class honors. Mr. and Mrs. Jefferson Jackson have nice property at 512 S. Church St., and she is a beautiful house keeper and any time you are in Decatur and want a nice place to stop, call 1270 Old Phone, or call at 512 S. Church and she will make things pleasant for you. Miss Jessie McMurray who has been traveling in the south for a firm in St. Louis is at home sick, but is some better at this writing. Wants Colored Trade An article which appeared in this paper some time ago relative to the Lion saloon an East Monroe street, charging colored people $1 for a glass of beer was misleading some of the readers of the Forum who had that Siebert Bros., the great shoe men at 220 S. 6th street, did not covet colored trade. Mr. Siebert informs us that he has a goodly colored trade and is glad of it and desires to have the continued good will and trade of the colored people. He wants it distinctly understood that he has nothing to do with his brother's saloon nor the manner in which it is conducted. The Forum can vouch for Siebert Bros, the shoe men, as being as fine and as courteous young men as the city possesses. They carry the finest lot of up-to-date shoes of any firm in the central part of the state and desire to assure you all that they have no race prejudice. Yes, we invite you to Siebert's and you will receive as good treatment as any one, regardless of race or class. Political Outlook In Sangamon County The men who are to run for the various offices usually decide in their minds early even before the outside world is cognizant of their intentions and ambitions. There are several important positions to be filled one year from next November, but the men who desire to fill them usually make the fact known early so as to give the public time to investigate their records and see if they have ever done good or deserving. The offices to which we refer are—State's Attorney, Circuit Clerk, County Recorder. We are not informed as to whether or not the present incumbent's will aspire for the offices longer, but we call the public's attention to men who are desirous of the places to some and will make good officials and are entitled to some favors, and the pie should be handed around and not eaten by the same fellows all the time, yet we are not opposed to the present officials. For State's Attorney, C. Fred Mortimer, Roy M. Seeley, or St. John Wines are good men to consider, among the older men, John L. King John G Friedmeyer and Chas. E. Selby. For Circuit Clerk, (S. T. Jones does not say he will be a candidate) John Ruckel or C. F. Morrow, will make good men for Circuit Clerk. For Cumty Recorder, John J. Heimberger is the favorite also Thomas E Lyon, W. L. Ensell, Mr. Mitchell, but these last mentioned are only problematicals, mentioned unauthoritatively by the writer. It is said that Ben R ch will not be a candidate for re-election. We shall favor only men who will agree to give a colored man or woman a clerical position in these offices and we recommend as the State's Attorney uses several assistants, O.V. Rovall be tendered a second assistant's position in the State's Attorney's office, and with such assurance let us support the men who does these things. We need recognition. We have a right to ask for the small favors and The Forum demands them. Your attention will be called to other things also. We admit that the parties are doing something, but we want more. We want to grow in grace. Alderman Jimmy O'Brien talks like a crazy man, when he avers "that we need the money." that is equivalent to favoring houses of ill-fame, gaming, or anything else to ruin, because the city needs money. Yes, we need money but we do not need it by foul means, Mr. Jimmy O'Brien. McGrue of the 5th ward says he voted for the saloon at 14th and Mason streets, because there is one on 14th and Reynolds, equally as near the church. This is not the best logic, but we will take him on his integrity. Why did you change your vote Kearns of the 2d? What have you to say. Muttera, you. Sheehan? Speak now or hereafter keep your peace. We shall remember the aldermen who have not pride nor consideration for our worth than to THE FORUM turn down a petition for the moral welfare of all the people. The democratic administration would not grant it. They had a majority in the council also. Why did not the Republicans cast a party vote? We desire to ask the aldermen the following questions: Why did you refuse to grant a license to the asker at 18th and Cook, where there is no church and no protest and vote to grant one at 14th and Mason, where there is a church and a strong protest by taxpaying citizens? Also, why did you refuse to grant a license at 8th and Monroe, inside of the saloon district and only one man protesting on short notice and 14th and Mason is in a resident district? Answer logically, only. W. H. Stead for Re-nomination It is too early to attempt to open the state campaign at this date, yet it is not amiss to call attention to the possible candidate's records and their standings among their constituents. We are not assured that Attorney General Stead is an avowed candidate for re-election, but we are satisfied that, if he is a candidate he will be renominated and elected, because he has made a brilliant record and his cordial reception of callers and prompt attention and replies to all questions of law before him, have been most congenial. He is a brainy man and his best attention has been given to the office. He is one of the staunchest republicans our state possesses, and a bright and fitting star in the stat constellation. Whites Commit Dastardly Crime. Three white men are charged with assaulting Mrs. Vanhook, a colored lady last Thursday evening at a late hour as she was returning from Arion Hall, where the Odd Fellow's program held them until after 12 o'clock at which time the cars had quit running and Mrs. Vanhook was compelled to walk home, unaccompanied by a male person. Her husband ran out and seized one of the men, cutting him in several places. He was arrested but the other men had not been apprehended at this writing. N. B, that all men, regardless of race, commit crime. We do not say that, "he ought to be lynched," simply prosecute under the statutes, but if the men had been colored and the woman white, the people would have rent the air with condemnation and vile inuendoes. The Southern States May again Attempt to Secede. Virginia, Alabama and North Carolina, here of late, have shown again that old secession spirit in relation to state and federal courts authority. We say "attempt" because Lincoln and his contemporaries held a state cannot secede from the Union, in fact, as a matter of im possibility. These states though it has since proved futile and only to attempt to bluff the federal courts, have declared that the government has no right to go over the rulings of the state and refuse to recognize rulings of certain federal Judges, whose rulings were averse to state courts. But no one will be alarmed as the St. Louis Globe Democrat well says: "The question of states rights and the jurisdiction of the federal courts were settled at Appo mattox in 1865, but that fact may not be clearly known by all the southern judges until their attention has been recalled to the facts in the case. We do not advocate that the history of 43 years ago be made to repeat itself simply to inform a few southern judges, what the law is, because if they will simply get a correctly written history it will be readily and much more cheaper clarified. 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. 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. State and National offices.....$10.00 County offices ..... 5.00 Mayor of Springfield ..... 5.00 Read The Forum Your patronage solicited NEWSPAPER LAW. 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. 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Two years for -1.25, elsewhere in this paper. THE FORUM a e a reece uaa amaaeelomecel | | NS. | ; Society and Local 4 Oe ee ee ee | | Now is Your! Delmonico Cafe One of -the best in city Chance. 107 S, 8th St under new Management. Buy a lot in in Wilberforce, Green | Regular Meals . - . 200 Co., Ohio, the Mecea of Prosperous | Sundays penta ere . 25e and Fashionable Negroes Me oe biiosand in (By: fota Have been mubdiyided ouiiu; oe io rentlen DIBMGIanGs wey of “The ~horter place,’ and are be-| serve you nicely and promptly. ing sold by a colored syndicate ED. JASPER. ‘Terms $5.00 down and $5 00 per month ee, Prices of lots range from $120 up to} |. bate ‘ Be $250.00. Now is the time to buy as earned Toni au a ee maison datineauvmant | Street, Springfleld, lilinois. A W. NAYLOR & Co., Wilberforce | Mrs. J. E. Smurn, Proprietress. Green Co. O,. Dr J. 1, MaGee Wes ireennone, new, 1457. | Officers Elected 0.E 8. The following officers were elecied and installed by the grand chapter, Order of the Eastern Star, which has been in session here in convection with the meet- ing of the colored Knights Tem- plar: Grand royal matron, Mrs. Hat tie Woolridge, Chicago; grand roval patron, William EK, Berry, Chi:ago, graud associate matron, Mrs. Blanche Charleston, St. Paul, Mino,; grand associate pa tron, J. B. McCrary, Metropolis; grand secretary, Mrs. Louise U. Webb, Chicago; grand treasurer, ‘Mrs. Luetia Lee, Champaign; ‘grand conductress, Mrs, C, O. Lewis, Cairo; grand associate conductress, Mrs. Jennie Brooks Buxton, Iowa; grand lecturer, Mrs. Mollie Green, Chicago. Married last week at the resi dence of the bride, 1127 E. Mad- ison, Owen Moseley and Georgia Maynon, Rev. Wm, Weod cffic- iated. Mrs. Susan Davis of the H. H. of Ruth was presenied a beauti- ful jewel by the various bodies for valiant services rendered, Geo. Beard and Dr. Ware were in Petersburg Friday. They also attended the Chautauqua at Old Salem. Miss Addie Duncar has moved her grocery to 10th and Washing ton streets, where she hopes to have the continued patronage of her many friends. Jerry Jackson died this week interment at Oak Ridge. Com- plete account and history nex! issue. The Capitol City Musical Union will meet at Grace M E. Church, Tuesday. evening at 8:15 p. m, misses Rose and Mary Bellamy returned this week from an ex. tended visit in Chicago, Pauline, their sister. returued with them for a month's stay _ A.J, Young, who fractured a leg afew weeks ago is much im- proved and will soon be able to be up and about William Head, who was para lyzed on the 5th of May is inca- pacitated from work Base Ball FAS vs. LEAN At ELKHART Wennesday, Aug. 28. en Buy a lot in in Wilberforce, Green Co., Ohio, the Mecea of Prosperous and Fashionable Negroes 187 jots have been subdivided out of “The shorter 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. City Attorney Roy M. Seely and Assistant States Attorney St, John Wines, were out of the city this week. Mrs. Dr, Ware accompanied by Miss Conway and Mrs. San. ford of Peoria, left for Niagara Falls, Thursday . Mr. Potter, superintendent of the State Insurance Department has returned from ‘Toronto, Cin- ada, where he went to investi- gate the Canadian insurance regulatio.s, Rev. T. L. Smith of Quincy, was in the city this week, The articles on Mississippi by the editor on “Jim Crow. Our Trp and Colored People of Ox. ford,’’ will begin next week sure. Mrs, Hudson accompanied by her grand daughter, left Thurs. day morning for Niagara Falls, Miss Annie Nelson of Chicago, attcnded the Odd Fellows and Masonic conventions in this city. She was the guest of Mrs. J. C. Adams while ia the city, Mesdames Mundey of Quincy, Bell of Chicago are in the city this week attending the O. E. S. and are the guests of Mrs. J* M, Mosby. ‘Up From Slavery,’ that fa- mous book of Booker T, Wash. ington. that made such a hit in this country and Burope, is for sale at Simmons’ for only 50c. The former price was $1.50. Died suddenly this week, Mrs. Corkery of this city, interment was made in Oak Ridge. Andrew Russelll. Sie SSR Sena 2 EUS. ee Ne ee een eee a ee, aoe ‘yo ee aa ae sags BRB re a yea eS - uae . oe ge eee RE ety ome: Pe eee eee A coat Bie See er. pcre: Bes a 3 eee Weta ee PER en ee eS Our Candidate for State Treas- urer. sea 3 na A eS Medicines - -) ee ALWAYS THE * * ws F ia Choicest And 4 ‘Re (4 Best. Seas Clarkson’s, : hc ‘ Remember the place, 213 South , Sixth Street. Tne Dreaming Park Saloon. Fine Wines and Liquors Schlitz Famous Beer a Specialty. i Furnished Rooms with Bath up stairs. 809 East Washington Street. Cuas. ANDERSON & L. E, ARBUCKLE. Proprietors. Y ° WE ae ey sot Capital City ———= = Pantitorium Fine Tailoring--Latest Styles of the Season on Hand)... . Cleaning, Dyeing, Pressing, Repairing Ladies’ Garments a Specialty Satisfaction Guaranteed—Goods Called fur and Delivered Monthly Terms Given ° { Bell 535 Monthly Term Phones: | Inter-State 99 en : 104 S. 4th St. . : SPRINGFIELD, ILL, J. W. Slaughter, Prop. 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. est < White “ Oak ~~ Leather « Used All Werk Guaranteed Fi rst-Class Shoes Called for and Delivered Promptly. ANDREW J. GORDON The Up-To-Date Shoe Man 822 E. Washington St. . Springfield, Il.