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Historical Society . State House . THE FORUM VOL. 4, NO. 34 Gov. Chas. S. Deneen Who accompanied President Roosevelt on his Ways Tour, and who believes every man should be considered on his merits and his peculiar fitness for certain positions. He is also an advocate of just, self reformation. He is a candidate for re-election and it is believed that he is invincible. Attention! The president and other member of the several clubs of the city are requested to meet me at the Lincoln Colored Home 427 S. 12th street, Monday afternoon, Oct. 7, 07. at 2:30. Also the business meeting of the Woman's club will convene there on the same date at 3 p.m. Please do not failto meet early as we desire to complete arrangements for the coming of Mrs. Mary Church Terrell, Oct. 23 - Mrs. J. C. McCain, Pres. S. W. Club. Pres. Roosevelt at Keokuk, Ia Negro Makes Speech-Presents Cane-Incident Significant. President Roosevelt started from Keokuk, Iowa, last Tuesday on his way to Memphis, Tenn., via the Father of waters, where the great Water Ways Convention was held yesterday. His address at Keokuk was an able one; he was greeted by one of the largest and most representative gatherings, for the size of the city, in his official history. He declared among other things that he considered the people of Iowa the best types of the true American—this is a special honor, and, too, a deserved one, for Iowa may be truly said to be the "Pacific State," staunch in its Republicanism, and one of the --- "Be ye doers and not sayers only." best states, all round, in the Union. The president spoke in part as follows— AGAINST UNDESIRABLF CITIZENS "Yo will remember that a year ago I expressed my opinion of certain undesirable citizens," he said, "and I stand by what I said. He added that he would always condemn the man who incites to murder and would demand punishment for that offense as he would for the crimes of corporation criminals. He would treat both alike and just as he would treat other offenders. He also emphasized the importance of preparation for any work. That the American people can "whip the world" he saidd, but contended that they would have a hard time doing it if they were not prepared. He would have all, both men and women, do well some work that was worth doing and he announced his contempt for the woman who would shirk her duty as a wife and mother. NEGROES GIVE HIM CANE. After he had concluded his speech the president was presented with a gold-headed cane by the Negroes of Keokuk. The presentation speech was made by a Negro plasterer who assured the president the Negro population of Keokuk had every confidence in his administration and in his determination to treat the black race with fairness. The incident seemed to touch the president. He grasped the speaker's hand and held it tightly while he replied, saying he accepted the present with great pleasure and adding that in dealing with the black man as in dealing with the white, he followed what he believed to be the only sane principle, that of treating every many according to his merits as an individual, regardless of race. Decatur Locals. Dr. H C Ganaway fell while trying to catch a car and sustained very painful injuries. Miss Ida Lee, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jus. Lee, 556 S. Main street, is improving after a two week's illness. Miss Corine Johnson of Bloomington, is visiting her sister, Mrs John Sharp, of W. Decatur St. Miss Caddie Kelly entertained a number of young people at her home last Thursday evening, in honor of her sister, Minnie Kelley's birthday. Miss Gertrude Blesoe is confined to her bed with typhoid fever. Miss Corine Blanton is on the sick list this week. Rev. S. J. Jones and wife of Mattoon, was in the city the latter part of last week. He was here looking after the interest of the St Peters church. Rev. J. W. H. Jackson is still confined to his room. L. F. Finney of Cairo, is in the city working up the ladies' Tabnacle. Jack Thomas and Mrs. Mollie Moody, of Bloomington, were quietly married at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Cecil, Sept. 30. Quite a large crowd attended the ball given under the management of Howard and Arbuckle at the Fraternity hall on E. Wood street, Sept. 30. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Miller have moved to their farm west of the city. We wish them a happy farm life. Mrs. S. T. Clanton is contemplating a millinery department at her home on Spring avenue. You will hear of her fall opening thru The Forum later on. Mrs. James Jacobs is still on the sick list. John Sharp is in Springfield attending the State Fair. Quite a few people of Decatur are attending the State Fair. State Politics Are Looming Up Candidates for Offices Announce Themselves. Leland Hotel Scene of Fort Sumpter Last Tuesday virtually opened the great political struggle which will ensue ere November 1908. It was a reminder of a few months ago to see the great signs: For governor, Edward D. Shurtleff, Judge McEwen; for secretary of state, Mr. Sterling; for state treasure, Andrew Russell of Jacksonville; A. G. Webster and Wm E. Mason of Cook county; have their signs out for United States Senator. Scott Cowan is, also a candidate for secretary of state and so is Secretary Rose for re-election. Senator Cullom was in town and just how conspicuous he was is not known. Mr. Russel, the popular man from Jacksonville, seems to be the centre of attraction—his headquarters were constantly filled with callers and close ad mirers. It is thought by a goodly number of people who are sagacious politicians, that Mr. Russel will sail through unopposed. Many think he is entitled to it gratuitously. There are those who think Ed. Shurtleff will make a hard and potential fight for governor and that Judge McEwen's strength will be turned to Shurtleff if needed. Gov. Deneen was not in the city, being on the tour with President Roosevelt, and just what significance he and his friends put in the signs seen at the Le land, is not known. Fred Busse of Chicago, was also a conspicuous figure here, but did not commit himself on politics. It is now evident that the race, for secretary of state will be the fierciest one and it is not easy, at this time, to forecast, to any degree of accuracy, who will win. Andrew Russel The great 'commoner,' and truly; the people's candidate for State Treasurer; one, if not the most popular man in the state. M. B. Morgan County people think there is no man like 'Andy Russel' and this is becoming to be the concensus of opinion through out the state. The Forum endorses Mr. Russel as a man whom the office seeks. MY MESSAGE. I wonder if violets could tell you, The secret I want you to know, Nay faint is the breath of their perfume They cannot, they cannot I know But mayhap the roses might tell it The message my heart has for thee Nay, roses have thorn 'neath their petals My messengers they may not be. The lilies, the lilies will tell it So fair in their whiteness to see But no—all the tints of the rainbow Must color my message to thee. Nay violets, nor roses, nor lilies Can bring you the message I'd send For love such as mine the All-loving The wings of his angels must lend —C. J. B. C. B. Davis of Petersburg visited our sanctum Thursday. ¢ THE FORUM, capella Rate rene A weekly magazine paper devoted te the interests of the whole peuple. Rita iunan i Entered as second-class matter, Feb- wuary 24, 1904, at the postoffice at Seems Ill., under the Act of ingress of March 3, 1879. 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He is a graduate of the North. western School of Medicine, at Evauston, a suburb of Chicago, the acknowledged finest, or un surpassed medical institution in the Uuited States A scholar, tne doctor is bri‘liaut, rarely so. He has been practicing medince since 1883, his graduation, and stands unspotted, you will no. tice his card in this paper We make this uotice without the doctor's knowleege, and simply because we, as a part of Spring field’s citizenry, are proud that we possess men of his calibre, Aud, too, we do so in order that young and old men may take courage and be bouyant, hopeful aud f1 ugal, in order that they tyo, if they pursue the same course, can becom» factors and men of affairs—their is efficacy in being a gentleman, aman aud possessing iutegrity Will Reecebe a Candidate for Re-election? There is much time to inter. venue before avother city election aud yet‘people generally sum up the matter cousiderably ahead, A goodly number of the people who are not mere ward and polit cal grafiers, are watching the present executive with ‘goo-goo’ eyes. As we stated before if people want to rise polically, they must ‘make good’’ after the initiative has been given them. The Forum has not as yet sought *o ascertain whether or notall have been pleased, for such a thing is impossible and to expect such would be preposter. ous, but there are people, factors THE FORUM in the party who should not be overlooked, and their counsel is efficacious—now is the time to let your lights shine, while there is oil in the cruise: Ever since The Forum started it has taken a stand for all rights for all the people; we answered what we thought to be unjust at- tacks on our people by the daily papers; we have said a good word about every Negro business gratis, we written all the doings of our people, either at length or in condensed form; we are yet dig o. Now we think it time for cuese people to at least, be- come bona fide readers. You are forever talking about what ought to be denounced and you wil! not even pay for your paper —will you show up or shut up? Col. A, C. Matthews of Pitts- field, is a candidate for lieuten. ant governor. Tbe colonel was al one time a member of the leg- islature, was speaker, and was controller of the currency when Harrison was president, He is at present commander of the G. A. R. This makes him a formi- dable opponent of any of those whu may aspire. We know the colonel personally, know him to be a Republican in all that the word implies. The party could not make a better selection, He is really the best man to succeed LY. Sherman. The grand army men will supporthim with a vim. The Hon. Joseph G, Cannon, speaker of ths National House, has been very conspicuous in St: Louis here of late, also other potentates of the National Capi- tal. The Globe-Democrat ac. counts for the fact that Missouri is now a doubtful state. Mr. Webster; the candidate for Uni-ed States senator to succeed Hopkins, is cutting right and left His circular portrays ina graphic way, the demerits of Mason and Hopkins. Mr. Web ster is somewhat austere in his arraigument of his opponents, Governor Foik madea strong speech at Nashville, Teun., last week, scaihing the idea of the protective tariff, We were sur. prised, as many peopie had thought the Governor trom ‘‘over bome’’ was a’ semi-republican, Probably Foik was giving in ‘Rome” what ‘*Rome’’ would like. Pittman— Washington. Mr and Mrs Booker T, Wash- ington announce the engagemeut of their daughter, Portia Marshal to Mr. Sidney Pittman of Wash- ington, D. Cr The marriage ceremony is to be solemnized at Tuskegee Institute during the latter part of the mouth of October —Florida Sen- tinel, Little is heard now of Varda. man. Proposing an assault on the constitution is a losing game even in Mississippi.—St. Louis Globe-Democrat, Vardaman will go home to die after Jan, Ist. TUCKER’S PLACE. Board and Lodging House, First class accommodations Regular meals at regular meal hours. 206 North 14 St. New Telepnone, 1478, ite Sas H. TUCKER, Proprietor. 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Open Every Night Best Vaudeville Seen in the City. Prices: 10 cemts, box seats, 25c, 811 E. Washington St. Springfield, Illinois Insurance Statements, OFFICIAL PUBLICATION 1 - Annual statement of the Walla Walk Fire Insurance Company of Walla Walla in the State of Washington, on the 15tl day of May, 1907, made to the Insur- ance Superintendent of the State of Illi- nois, pursuant to law. CAPITAL, Amount of capital stock ‘paid UP Im Cash oo... 6... ese. ee $ 200,000 01 INCOME. Premiums received during the VOAUL foscarertaus, cece 9.220 05 Total income ..............$ 9.229 0: EXPENDITURES. Losses paid during the year $ 516 1 Deposit premiums returned on perpetual risks ...........4 42. 0¢ Commission or brokerage |.) 248 9F Salaries, fees and all other charges of officers, clerks, ‘gents and amploves ..... 2,739 00 Rents paid during the year. . 410 06 All other taxes, licenses and insurance department fees. 627 75 Amoynt of all other expendi- TUPSS roe eeiainico susie | O;878. 86 Total expenditures ........$ 13.962 21 LEDGER ASSETS Mortgage loans on real estate$ 73.080 29 Cash in bank .............0.. 158,331 66 Bills receivable ve... .....c.. 151,045 95 Agents’ debit balances 1.1... 91229 02 Other Ledger assets ......:.) 4,385 93 Total leger assets .........$ 396,022 08 NON-LEDGER ASSETS, " Interest accrued ............$ | 8,171 69 Gross assets ..............$ 399,193 67 DEDUCT ASSETS NOT AD- MITTED., Seonts! balanced. $ 9,929 02 Other —unadmitted assets ... ....... 155,431 18 DOtAL vo. eens ceeeseeeeeeeo$ 164,660 20 Total admitted assets .....$ 234,553 17 LIABILITIES, Total unearned premiums....$ 4,614 51 Interest dne or accrued ..... 85 36 Salaries, rents, bills, ete...) 669 91 Commission and brokerage +) 1,845.90 Total Mabilities 6....0.....$ _ 7,215 68 C.K. WATTLOWAY, President. W. E. Plunkett, Asst. Secretary. Subscribed sind sworn to before me this 22nd day of May, 1907, (Seal, Marvin Evans, Notary Public. OFFICIAL PUBLICATION Annual statement of the Southern Na- ttonal Insurance Company of Austin, in the State of ‘Texas, on the $Ist day of December, 1906, made to the Insurance Superintendent of the State of Ilinois, pursuant to law. CAPITAL, Amount of capital stock ‘paid UP (n CABH ic... san cvese$ 100,000100 INCOME, Premiums received during the VOD vise sais. soasiaweg ss 48\ ARUBA TO INGER op .seecan Gosgeusoesae . LEORONO POCA Income sous FUR 04 EXPENDITURES, Losses paid during the year $ _$.S78 34 Commission or brokerage... 12714 81 Salaries, fees and all other charges of officers, clerks. agents and emploves ..... 6.242 84 Rents paid during the year.. 305 00 All other taxes, licenses and insurance department. fees. 77 00 Amount of all other expendi- HULOR) OSC lege ess enere Ue 9,779 42 Total expenditures ........$ 87,997 42 LEDGER ASSETS, Mortgage loans on real estate $ 115.413 47 Cash in bank ..,.....s.eeeee 46,104 67 Agents’ debit balances 11...) 7,670 48 Total ledger assets ........¢ 163,188 62 NON-L_EDGER ASSETS, Interest accrued ......0...556$ | 2.980 72 Other non-ledger assets’ ..1..° 2/309 1 Grogs assets ...............8 178.928 of MEDUCT ASserS NOT ADMITTED. Other unadmitted assets .....8 2,809 '01 Total admitted essets .....$ 171,119 35 LIABIT TITIES. Losses adjusted and unpaid ... ........$2.168 17 Losses in process of adjustments or in suspense ... ...... 2,846 18 PObAl ssscin, <5 550 BOLE 6 Deduet ‘Te-insurance ave or accrued ... 774 67 Net amonnt of unpaid losses 4.239 68 Total unearned premiums ... 28,892 40 Total Nadilities ...........$ 83,042 08 JPA WH, EVANS. President, W. HH. FOLTS, Secretary. Subscribed and sworn’ to before me this 26th Gis of March, 1997 (Seal Leffler R. Corbitt, Notary Public. OFFICIAL PUBLICATION. Annual statement of the Indiana Lum- berman’s Mutual Insvrance Company of Indianapolis, in the State of Indiana, on the 31st day of December, 1996, made to the Insurance Superintendent of the State of Tinois, pursuant to law. No capital, purely mutual. INCOME, Premiums received during the FOAP cevvcecee eeeceescccessS 102,440 85 Interest and dividends ....... 2,712 07 Amount received from all oth- BA MDUTCEE ... ccc. ccd s con 388 53 Aggregate income .........§ 105,541 45 EXPENDITURES, Losses paid during the year.$ 43,779 96 Dividends paid during” the MONE Pee as cree cde sseceveas 20,316 31 Commission or brokerage’... 134 73 Salaries, fees and all other charges of officers, clerks, agents and employes ...... 7,664 06 Taxes, repairs and expenses on real estate 0.6.2.2... 663 34 Amount of all other expendi- PARR Pata sss. secsse - CRT8 81 THE FORUM Aggregate expenditures ...$ 79,437 01 ASSETS. fortgage loans on real estate $ 52,350 0: larket value of bonds ...... 10,200 0 tash In bank ...........ccs5+ 20,696 6- iterest due and ‘acerued |!.. 974 $1 ross premiums in course of CONECUON ciiess siecccccciee 6,492 2: Total cash assets .........$ 90,813 71 OTHER ASSETS. monnt of premium or de- POSIt NOLES .eeeeeseersseeee$ 807,538 52 Aggregate assets ..........$ 898,302 2: LIABILITIES. ,mount of unpaid losses ....$ 5,000 00 ‘otal unearned premiums ... 51,256 42 ‘npaid dividends ..........++ 34 41 teturn premiums .........066 43 39 Total liabilities ............$ 56,334 22 et amount of premiums or deposit notes ............4+ 807,588 52 set cash surplus .......6....8 34,479 55 Aggregate assets ..........$ 398,352 29 MISCELLANEOUS, tisks taken during the year in TH nots ......ceseeessesso$ 288,725 00 Total premiums received dur- ing the year in Mlinois .... 18,969 12 Total losses incurred during the year in Illinois ......... 5,062 15 Cc. C, FOSTER. President. F. B, FOWLER, Secretary. Subscribed and sworn to before me this ‘Oth day of May, 1907, Seal) Edmund V. Herod, Notary Public. Annual statement of the Travelers Tn- demnity Company of Hartford, in the State of Connecticut. on the 31st day of December, 1906, made to the Insurance Superintendent ‘of the State of Illinois. pursuant: to law, CAPITAL. Amount of capital stock paid up in CASH ....e.e ees sesse++$ 250,000 00 INCOME. Premiums received during the JOAN cencceemmmaera dS 0 EDRIOD THESreab sco att on 31615 26 Total incomeccwace. ssi: $ 1881 5B EXPENDITURES. Commission or brokerage ...$ 1,472 21 Salaries, fees and all other charges of officers, clerks, agents and employes ...... 525 00 ‘Nother taxes, licenses” and insurance department fees. 2,110 00 Amount of all other expendi- Gores cueayrecs fete |e RORNOD! Total expenditures ........$ 8.913 26 LEDGER ASSETS, Mortgage loans on real estate $ 104,680 00 oans on collateral security. 52.500 00 Rook value of bonds .......+. 125,899 50 Gash in bank .occcssssevsse, 28,898 BB Total ledger assets ........$ 311,408 32 NON-1 EDGER ASSETS. terest accrued .......c5+-.8 | 8,287 72 Market value of bonds’ over baoke ue: sia s eee ciins 25 50 Total admitted assets ......$ 314,721 54 LIABILITIBS, Total unearned premiums ..$ 2,056 80 Total liabilities .......2....8 2.056 80 S. C. DUN'TAM. President. JOHN LL. WAY. Secretary, Subserifed and sworn to before me this ‘3th day of January, 1997. (Seal) L. Edmund Zacher, Notary Public Annual statement of the First Russian ‘asnrance Company of St. Petersburg, *nssin, on the Sst day of December, 1906. nade to the Insurance Superintendent of he State of Hlinois. pursuant to law. CAPITAL, ‘mornt of deposit capital stock paid up in cash .....$ 200,000 00 “took value of bonds ........$ 506,200 00 Total admitted assets .....$ 506,200 00 PAUL, FE. RASOR, ‘United States Manager. Subscribed and _ sworn to before me ‘is %th day of February, 1907. Seal) Chas. Morrow, Notary Public. OFFICIAL PUBLICATION. Annnal statement of the United States "eanch of the Russian Re-Insurance Sompany of St. Petersburg in Russia, on the Bist day of December, 1996, made to ‘he Insurance Superintendent of — the ‘tate of Ulinois. prvsuant to law. CAPTT AT, Amount of denosit capital ..$ 200,000 00 LEDGER ASSETS, Rook value of bonds .......-.$ 512,300 00 Total admitted assets ......$ 512,300 00 PAUL FB. RASOR, United States Manager. U. §. Manager. U. S. Manager. Subscribed and sworn to before me this “th day of February, 1997 Seal) Chas, Morrow. Notary Public. OFFICIAL PUBLICATION, Annual statement United States Branch of the Norwich and T.ondon Accident Tn- surance Association of Norwich. England, on the 31st day of December, 1906, made to the Insurance Srnerintendent of the tite of Minois. nursnant to law. CAPITAL, Amount of deposit capital ...$ 485,000 00 INCOM. E Premiums received — during the Wears. sditvcscesseisnse WARIO OT Interest. rents and dividends "68,842 79 Amount received from all oth- GE SOURCES cinch tad y stant 44 26 Total income ..............$1,291,168 81 EXPENDITURES, Losses paid during the year.$ 722,911 62 Dividends paid during the FORE senses seersccsencentss SC OTR SD Commision or brokerage .... 157.016 36 Saleries. fees and all other charges of officers, clerks, OFFICIAL PUBLICATION. OFFICIAL PUBLICATION. agents and employes ...... 161,163 76 ‘ents paid during the year.. 7,660 58 axes, repairs and expenses on real estate ..........+... 1,088 02 IL other taxes, licenses, ‘in- surance department — ‘fees. TeRAly GtOririvs xicesersecss 4/087 69. mount of all other expendi- PUPER: Lites, acre hatin AROTE AT Total expenditures ...,..,.$1,221,249 93 LEDGER ASSETS. took value of real estate owned by the company ...$ 78,570 00 lortgage loans on real es- PRO O anter Gaoke aque tnreets ©L00)/ 00) BU. 300k value of bonds and BEGGS oreo csiees oe sec cues LV COBIBAB TC ‘ash on hand and in bank., "123,349 37 MOtHl a a ihsccaen se yasissdss4 LOR BEB) Ok Deduct clerks’ fund .......... 9,984 88 Total ledger assets ......,.$1,948,338 76 NON-LEDGER ASSETS. terest due and accrued ...$ 24,327 07 due for re-insurance ......., 20,607 93 iross premiums in course of Colection .....s6. ssseseees 196,124 64 Gross assets ...... s+ +++. +$2,189,458 30 +gDUCT ASSETS NOT AD- MITTED, depreciation — from book value of real estate, bonds and stocks ...... ..+-.$26,971 72 Gross premiums in course of —collec= CON ce. .chs ov ss 20,047 86 Motel ccvovit cecneanestueh . 40,0001 00 Total admitted assets .....$2,143,238 74 LIABILITIES, Amount of unpaid losses ....$ 403,926 43 Total unearned premiums ... 598,650 99 Unpaid dividends .........646 20 37 Silaries, rents, bills, ete..... 85,316 21 Commission and brokerage .. 29,765 24 Re-insurance premiums ..... 12,792 76 Total liabilities .......+....$1,080,472 00 H. 8. ROBINSON, President. @. 8, GILMAN, Secretary. Subscribed and sworn to before me this ‘oth day of May, 1907. Seal) Frederic R, Eaton, Notary Public. OFFICIAL PUBLICATION. Annual statement United States Branch of the London Guarantee and Accident Company. L’t’d., of London, England, on the 31st day of December, 1906, ‘made to the Insurance Superintendent of the State of Illinois, pursuant to law. CAPITAL. Amount of deposit capital ...$ 275,000 00 INCOME. Premiums received during the YOAT ces csonvnes. soe ees + $1,400,848 80 Interest and dividends ......° | 57,331 89 Profits from sale or maturity of ledger assets over book HAUS ois) asses sees 449 29 Total income .........+...-$1,523,129 98 EXPENDITURES. Tosses paid during the year $ ‘624,072 33 Remitted to home office .... 107.791 72 Commission or brokerage... 396,206 41 Salaries, fees and all other charges of officers, clerks, agents and employes...... 118.941 57 Rents paid during the year .. 8,962 71 All other taxes, licenses, in- surance department — fees, Tepale Gtosccec cos ccceeeene 48,708 87 Amount of all other expendi- RUPeM GGG oc essseincen) oe RNOOIEL Total expenditures ...-..,.$1,303,428 68 LEDGER ASSETS, Rook value of bonds .........$1,756,313 76 Cash on hand and in bank .. 169,538 36 Total ledger assets ........$1.925,852 12 NON-1 EDGER ASSETS. Interest acerred ....seeee-+2.$ 22,287 31 Gross Premiums in course of Collection ....ssseee+ sees 280,687 28 | Gross assets ......+..++.+.-$2,228,776 66 |DEDUCT ASSETS NOT AD- MITTED. Depreciation — from hook valve bonds.$85,694 51 Gross premivms in course of collection 6,578 59 Total s.cecceee veerenernces$ 92.273 10 Total admitted eccots ....$2,136,503 56 LIABILITIES. Amount of unpaid losses ...$ 771,894 21 ‘Total unearned premiums ... 568,610 02 Balance taken in advance of | premiums, ete., not included BHOVE! iss dapsncccecen es RIB BO salaries, rents, bills, ete...... 4.049 77 Commission and brokerage .. 73,380.18 | AN other liabilities, contin- Bent reserve ....s..+++s+++ 100,000 00 Total labiittes ............81,525,246 68 | MISCBLT. ANKOUS. Total preminms received dur- ing year in Mlinois ........8 447,513 05 Total lasses incurred during the year in Minois ........ 181,171 44 A. W. MASTERS, Tnited States Manager. | Subscribed and swort ta before me this eth day of January, 1907. (Seal) Ht. M. MeConnell. | Notary Public OFFICIAL PUBLICATION. Annual statement of the Lloyds Plate Glass Insurance Company of New York, in the State of New York. on the Sist day of December, 1906, mate to the In- sirance Superintendent of the State of Mlinois, pursuant to law. Amount of capital stock paid UP In cash vives ese eee eB 260.000 0% INCOME. Premiums received during the. FOAL oe iescinises csnnsessse$ 487,940 45 Interest, rents and dividends 33,798 74 Amount received from all oth- QF BOUFCES Ve sevessereenees 56 07 Total income -..-$ 491,195 £6 EXPENDITURES. Losses paid during the year.$ 159,315 73 Dividends paid during the GORE eins ects yakemee ts te, a ONORON Commission or brokerage... 155,911 30 Salaries, fees and all other Annual Publications. charges of officers, clerks, | agents and employes ...... 58,315 64 Rents paid during the year - 1,186 81 ‘Taxes, repairs and expenses on real estate .....566.....5 11,144 48 All other taxes, licenses, “in- surance department ‘fees, Tegal, €t6.. os. cece escnes eines MMO ,O8B 16) Amount of all other expendi- AUPER es eseescees ecsnens sce PMmOES 6D Total expenditures ........$ 468,099 71 LEDGER ASSETS. Book value of real estate owned by the company ....$ 245,763 18 Book value of bonds and BUOOKB ac, s scene ccanescises OOU081 OL Cash on hand and in bank... 24,989 44 | Total ledger assets ........$ 778,284 53 Interest accrued ............3 1,500 00 “Market value of real estate, | over book Valle ...ssss0e++ 19,286 82 Other non-ledger assets ..... 3,464 61 Gross Premiums in course of | Collection ...sseseeseeeeee es 89,058 27 Gross assets .........+4...$$ 891,544 23 DEDUCT ASSETS NOT AD- MITTED. Depreliation from book value of bonds and stocks $19,898 91 Other unadmitted aseets .....2--. ». 8,464 61 Special deposits | to secure Habilities in Canada ...... 73,618 00 Gross premiums in course of collection 5,870 74 Mortal dcr saincnes waewernnss se) 108/808 06 Total admitted assets .....$ 788,691 97 LIA RIT TTIES, Amount of unpaid losses -..$ — 8,242 06 Total unearned premiums .., 261,424 56 Salaries, rents, bills. ete..... 6 75 Commission and brokerage’.. — 27,729 18 All other liabilities .......... 13,501 18 Total liabilities ............$ 311,008 73 Less liabilities secured by special deposits .........+. 67,201 51 Balance .......0. cesccesse2$ 243,802 22 MISCELLANEOUS, Total premiums received dur- ing the year in Illinois .... 35,474 40 Total losses incurred during the year in Tlinois ....... 18,626 48 WILLIAM T. WOODS, President. CHARLES B. W. CHAMBERS, Secretary. Subscribed and sworn to before me this 25th day of January, 1907, (Seal) A, A. Leach, Notary Public. OFFICIAL PUBLICATION. Annual statement of the Indiana and Ohio Live Stock Insurance Company of Crawfordsville, in the State of Indiana, on the 31st day of vecember, 1996, made to the Insurance Superintendent ‘of the State of Tinois, pursuant to law. CAPITAL. Amount of capital stock paid up in cash ..........c.e+++-$ 100,000 00 INCOME. Premiums received during the OAD) eu cle lads oessss > 160/ab6) 08. Interest’ and. dividends .... 0. 6,752 19 Amount received from all oth- GEOBOULGES Tra vestsadene ts 24 00 Total income ..............$ 137,081 28 EXPENDITURES, Losses paid during the year $ 39,837 50 Dividends paid during” the MOAT cee ccc ees seenneneeeees 20.000 00 Commission or brokerage .... 32,882 49 Sa'avies. fees and all other charges of officers, clerks, agents and emploves ...... 6,283 38 Rents paid during the year... 275 04 All other taxes, licenses, in- surance department fees, TeeR eter icine ecems, oD AOB BL Amount of all other expendi- Hiven) esses! wnniatts ob 464 92 Total expenditures ........$ 105,211 74 LEDGER ASSETS. Mortgage loans on real estate $ __5.200 00 Rook valve of honds ......+++ 156.169 47 Cash on hand and in bank .. 19.639 53 Bills receivable ....ssssseeee 2,085 75 Total ledger assets .......-$ 183,085 75 NON-L EDGER ASSBTS. Interest due and acerved ...$ 2,018 14 Gross premiums in course of callaction ....-ssen vorsesse 11,880 09 DEDUCT ASSHTS NOT AD- MITTED | Gross assets .......:.+6+++$ 196,433 98 Other unadmitted assets .-...—..n6o. Other unadmitted as- Meth aide daa: 28T1LTS Gross ‘premiums “in “eourse of — collec- HOM eres veers e SLIT 68 | Total cieseeeee serreeeeeee eB 2,089 48 Total admitted assets .....$ 194,344 55 LTA RIT TTIES. Amonnt of unpaid losses ...$ 6,100 00 Total unearned premiums ... 63,259 30 Commission and brokerage .. 114 10 All other liabilities ........++ 297 92 Total labilities .......+...$ 69,701 92 MISCELLANEOUS. Total premiums received dur- ing the year in Illinois ...$ 14,125 48 Total losses incurred during the year in Tlinois 0... 63 4,475 00 JOHN R. RONNS,, President. HARRY O. NAYLOR, Secretary. Subscribed and sworn to before me this 22nd day of January, 1907. (Seal) Demit Kennedy, | Clerk Circuit Court. Don’t wait to hear what the public thinks before you express your opin- ion. Say what you think if you believe you are right. 1024 East Washington Street. Get off at 11th and Washington Streets A. S. JOHNSON, PROPR. More Offices Cheapen Politics In this country a man may be defeated for the position of governor and content himself with election as a member of the legislature or as an alderman, or mayor, or sheriff, or any one of a dozen other minor offices. An election by the people becomes so cheap a thing that the better class of citizens despise it, so that the vast majority of the American offices are filled by men who seek them as a political profession and not on account of the individual honor involved or through a whole, some desire to do something for the benefit of the community.—Raymond in Chicago Tribune. 'Education does not consist of reading and writing,' declared Governor Deneen before the White City audience last Monday Sept. 23rd, but vastly more. The Emancipation Celebration. Monday, Sept 23rd was a "gala day" in Springfield. The day was an ideal one; the hazy atmosphere and gently falling leaves, betokened the Autumn; and the air was brisk enough to keep pedestrians in quickened steps. White City was the center of atraction, although "Lick Creek" the other place, had a goodly number in attendance to hear our "Vernon." Hon. John C. Dancy of Washington, D. C., together with Gov. Deneen, Secretary Rose, and Auditor McCollough and the writer were the magnets which drew an immense crowd to White City. Fully 4000 people were at White City, during the day and evening. Gov. Deneen's speech was full of good practical advice, along the lines of self development, through self help in industrial pursuits. His speech was well received. Secretary Rose made a good speech, full of encouragement along the lines of progress in mental and material advancement, that a bright future awaited all who used the opportunities of the present time. That the farmer's life and opportunities were open to the most frugal and industrious with the best chances for an independent and happy life, to the greatest number of all nationalities. His speech was well received by the vast crowd of interested hearers. Auditor M Collough, was introduced and in a few well chosen words, congratulated the colored people on their rapid advancement in their 44 years of Freedom, and thanked them for their invitation to him, to be present on such a momentous and auspicious occasion. County Judge Murray spoke on what the "Emancipation Proclamation means to the colored people of this country," and referred to the many times he had met the colored people of Sangamon County on similar occasions. Lawyer Mortimer, made a telling speech and stirred up the emotions of the vast crowd, by calling attention to the fact that, if the colored people had one friend, he wanted them to write his name as the one friend who felt deep down in his soul, that friendship which is eternal. Mr. Mortimer's speech was well received. THE FORUM State Fair You are inv PEKIN 1024 East Washington Meals and sho Good service, This Restaurant Home style co Get off at 11th and A. S. JOHNS 50 YEARS' EXPERIENCE PATENTS TRADE MARKS DESIGNS COPYFIGHTS & C. Anyone sending a sketch and description ma- quickly ascertain our opinion free whether an inventation is probably patentable. Communication scripply confidential. Handbook on Patents sent free. Oldest agency for securing patents. Patents taken through Munn & Co. receive special notice, without charge, in the Scientific American. A handsomely illustrated weekly. Largest cir- culation of any scientific journal. Terms, $3 a year; four months, $L. 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For folders, rates and further information call upon or address D. G. CAMPBELL. Ticket Agent Chicago & Alton Ry., Springfield, Ill. Forum promises to be one of the very best advertising mediums best adver Hon. John C. Dancy after making a short but telling speech, in review of the good men who had made it possible for us to have a celebration and especially the life, character and work of Lincoln. the great emancipator, which grew and grew until it culminated in the righteous act of the Emancipation Proclamation, which freed 4.000,000 of people, and the meeting adjourned until night, when the great Orator Hon. John C. Dancy made the oration of the occasion. Mrs. H. D. Cottmau read the Emancipation Proclamation, in her own imitable style; with grace, dignity and entrancing eloquence. Lawyer Royall was introduced and with well chosen and eloquent words, reviewed the progress of the colored people in 44 years. Mr. Royall is an eloquent speaker, and pleased his audience. The great Commoner, John C. Daucy was at his best and spoke for an hour and a half, upon the great problems, which confront the people of to-day; and showed in his matchless manner how the people themselves must solve their own problems. Mr. Daucy held his great audience without a break in the attention of the vast throng. Hon. John Brown of Vandalia, pronounced the effort the greatest speech, he ever heard. Mr. Daucy declares that Springfield, should be the "Mecca" of the colored people, of this and other States, in honour of the sleeping dust, of the greatest man, the world has ever known since the days of Jesus Christ, the Son of God Dr. Magee, says he longs to see the day, when a celebration of Emancipation can be held with a pilgrimage of men, women and children to the tomb of the great Lincoln, and on bended knees, offer a prayer and a song right under the shadow of Lincoln Monument. That such a scene would electrify the whole world, and bring back to the race the homage, which some think, they are lacking. Let us have a pilgrimage to Lincoln Monement next year; after which repair to "The White City" and thank God; and honor our "Natal Day" as grandly, joyfully and appropriately as this year, 1607. DR. J. H MAGEE Notice. People at Oxford, Miss, and other places, where we can not reach and where agents fails to call to collect, if you desire the paper continued, send in some money occasionally. St. Paul Sewing Circle. The Sewing Circle will meet Thursday afternoon with Miss Price at which time the election of officer will take place.—Annie B. Jones, President. NOTICE. For the benefit of many of our subscribers who do not get paid until late Saturday evenings, our office will be open until 7:30 and you can call and pay your bill at the office, $ 305 \frac{1}{2} $ S. 6th St. over Fisher's drug store. Phone 998 State Fair Visitors! 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High Class Saloon with Merchants' From 11:00 a. m. to Business and Profes- Headquarter Ed (Kid) Lee, W. F. (Bi- PROPRIETOR, Old Telephone 2104 From 11:00 a. m. to 1.30 p. m. Business and Professional Men's Headquarters. Ed (Kid) Lee, W. F. (Bill) Blackwell, PROPRIETOR, DISPEN SER Old Telephone 2104 707 E. Washington St. Springfield, Illinois. ce. Green Elite Bar WHITE FRONT Wines and Liquors—Choicest domestic and Best grades of Beer always ice cold. With High Grade Goods. Mants' Lunch 9:00 a. m. to 1.30 p. m. and Professional Men's headquarters. W. F. (Bill) Blackwell, OR, DISPEN SER 707 E. Washington St October 10, 1907. Nix's Orchestra Admission 35c An Enjoyable Party. Tuesday night, Sept. 24, was the scene of a very enjoyable party in honor of Miss Laura Ellington of Indianapolis, Ind., at the residence of Mrs. Pearl Drake. Card playing and dancing were indulged in until a late hour. The hostess served a bounteous lunch which was enjoyed by all. Lookout for the biggest and best ever happened. A high class vudeville under management of Oliver and Petitt. Mrs. Rebert Wright, of St. Louis, is visiting Mrs. Wiley Beverlp. 1620 E. Miller. 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! The State Fight. The opposition to Governor Deneen for renomination is not formidable. That many of the professional politicians are openly opposed to him has reacted to the benifit of the governor. Judge McEwen of Chicago is proving a weak candidate and is gaining no strength. While he expected to rob Deneen of some of the latter's support, it has developed that Deneen has maintained the support McEwen expected to take from him, and that McEwen controls only that little coterie which was responsible for his candidacy. Speaker Shurtleff of Marengo, is by all odds he most formidable opponent Deneen has. The speaker has some following, and must be reckoned with as a factor in the fight. If there is a plan to combine the McEwen and Shurtleff strength and when the Deneen and anti-Deneen test comes, it is highly probable that the two forces will combine for Shurtleff, but even with this strength the Deneen opposition could not command sufficient support to overcome the personal and political support in the republican party which stands ready to give Deneen the renomination. Deneen has formidable organization support. He has the support of his official engine, and unless the opposition can combine on some more formidable candidate than is now in the field, it looks almost certain that the Illinois democracy will have Deneen to contend with in November, 1908 And the condition should not discourage democrats. White Deneen will be a strong republican candidate, he is a republican He is prominently identified with the party that has so long maintained control in this state, its leaders no longer hesitate to consider popular interests, but fight for nominations with such bitterness as makes it obvious that they consider nominations equivalent to election. There is hope for democratic victory. The voters of this state have seen the scramble for personal gain, and the interests of the state have been relegated in a struggle between political factions. The voters have seen the state legislature controlled by republican cliques fighting legislation essential to the promotion of public interests. The voters have seen the constant wrangling between these factions in and out of the legislature. They have seen the republican party in this state drunk with power. With a strong ticket in the field and with the issues put squarely before the people of the state, it is not only possible that Illinois can be returned to the democratic column, but it is probable. In recent elections over 100,000 voters have remained away from the pills. They have voluntarily disfranchised them selves because they were disgusted with boss manipulation. When the issues are put before them they will realize that by going to the polls and casting their ballots for right men and good measures they can accomplish much for themselves and for Illinois. Will they do it?—Illinois State Register, Sept. 24. Listen, "They have seen the republican party drunk with power." "It is not only possible that the state can be put in the hands of the democratic party, but probable." THE FORUM The Register is a huge demagogue—it aims to fool the people. He aims to praise Deneen because the Register has been well fed by the Republican administration in the way of printing and publishing insurance reports, etc., yet they would stab the party in the back. If by getting an issue before the people, the democrats could win, why don't they get one, democratic issues and starvation are synonyms. Quincy, Ill.. the Ideal City. It may not be exaggerating to say that Quincy is the prettiest town in the West or is unsurpassed in beauty and as a resident city by anycity in the country. It is 82 years old and situated on the Mississippi river high above the sea level, making it very conducive to good health. At many points in the city, the mighty majestic stream is viewed from an inclined angle, gorgeous to the eye. Within the confines of this beautiful city, there are two of the most beautiful Park scenes the eye has ever witnessed. Most of the houses are hardcome and some parts of the city are so beautiful, with large shady lawns that you stop and gaze in great wonder and admiration. For good schools and churches, Quincy rivals the world Quincy has the famous "Gem City Business College," the greatest in the country. Her white citizens, as well as colored ones, are the most generous and affable set of people you ever before met. There are many colored people there and the number will increase. Our people (col.) are not as active and progressive as they should be but they are forging to the front rapidly and are buying property. Among other things in a long article the correspondent of the Globe-Democrat, last Sunday, speaks of Quincy's businesses as follows: A phenominal showing and a startling one: The eastern part of Quincy is notable for its innumerable fine and tastful residences, beautiful lawns the Country Club, handsome parks and the infinite number of shade trees lining the streets and avenues. Quincy has more home owners than any other city of its size in the country and whether the home be a cottage or a palace, taste and care are the rule. Quincy's prestige as a manufacturing center extends to almost every nation of earth. It is the prestige of a city has over 400 prosperous manufacturing industries, capitalized at $8,000,000, manufacturing $12'000,000 worth of products annually and paving over 7,000 employees, with an annual pay roll of $2,000,000. The prestige of making more stoves than any other city in the world, of having the largest cereal food mill in the world, the largest governor works in the world, the largest tablet factory in the United States, the second largest fine carriage and omnibus factory in North America. That makes more show cases than any other city in the nation, makes more lime than any other place along the Mississippi River. A city world famous as a center for making incubators and hay presses, that has the largest gas works of any city of its size, and one of the best street railway systems. The prestige of receiving and shipping 60,000 car loads of freight yearly a city in and out of which a hundred rrilway trains pass daily. A city with the Mississippi River at its front door and connected with Missouri by railway and wagon bridge A city having one of the laagest, best-equipped and best-managed hotels in the West—the Newcomb. Many Home Owners Bell Telephone: Northwestern University Medical School, Class '83. Main 337. Dr. Jas. E. Henderson W Ambidexter Institute The Fall Session of Ambidexter Institute opens on Monday, Sept. 2, 1907. Ample room for board and tuition, moderate. Pupils from outside city room in Institute Building. Dr. J. H. Magee. president. P. O. Box 71 Springfield, Ill. E. L. Rogers, Editor-in-Chief and Business Mgr. Will H. Barbour, Asst. Editor. MISS JOSEPHINE SNOWDEN. 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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 Clubs, Social and Otherwise. 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, 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. "It is no benefit to have given me something, but it is a benefit to have enabled me to obtain something for myself."—Emerson. Parties will please enter into no business transactions for this paper with anyone save authorized agents The greatest of all newspapers is the daily Globe-Democrat, of St. Louis. It has no equal or rival in all the west and ought to be in the hands of every reader of any daily paper. It costs by mail, postage prepaid, daily, including Sunday, one year, $6.00; 6 months, $3.00; 3 months, $1.50; daily without Sunday, one year, $4.00; 6 months, $2.00; 3 months, $1.00. Sunday edition—a big newspaper and magazine combined, 48 to 76 pages every Sunday, one year, $2.00; 6 months, $1. A subscription for the Globe-Democrat, at these prices, is the best possible newspaper investment. Send your order today or write for Free sample copy to Globe Printing company, St. Louis, Mo. See special "long time" campaign offer of the Twice-a-Week issue of the Globe-Democrat. Two years for -1.25, elsewhere in this paper. THE FORUM WANTED-Active man or wo man in each town to exhibit, demonstrate and advertise staple line for large mail order house. Salary $2.50 per day ($15.00 weekly.) No Capital or experience necessary. Address or call Jas. Walker, Local Manager, 902 South 12th St., Springfield, Ill., Phone 851 ring one. Jas. Walker has returned to Ambidexter Institute and will open a private school, teaching all the common branches. He solicits pupils desiring such opportunities. He has visited many of the best schools the state. Dr. J. E. Henderson was called to Centralia this week on professional business. Remember the Pekin Cafe has reached the standard mark as a place to eat. B. H. Bellamy made a hurried trip to Bloomington Sunday. Mrs. Carrie Lee-Hamilton, accompanied by her sister, Miss Blossom Lee, left for Normal, Ala., Wednesday. Mrs. Hamilton is stenographer and librarian at the B. and M. college of said place. Word has been received of the death of Jasper Kemp. He was formerly in the saloon business in this city. Bloomington Notes. John Henry Thomas and Mollie Moody of Bloomington, were quietly married by Rev. S. B. Jones, pastor of St. Peters church in Decatur, Monday evening at 7 o'clock at the home of A. D. Cecil, 740 E. Sangamon street. The couple went to Decatur on the evening interurban and returned home at 11 o'clock. The groom has furnished a home on West Monroe street. The groom is the day driver of the police patrol in Bloomington and has held that position for a number of years. The wedding was a surprise to their friends here. The officers at the station had an inkling of the matrimonial intentions of Driver Thomas when he took his day off this week. He will be heartily greeted on his return to work. [The Bloomington letter for this issue will appear next week, it being impossible to use same.] Messrs. Hurtig and Seamon again announce "the unbleached American" Ernest Hogan, and a company of sixty five representative colored artists, in the brilliant and all new two act musical comedy, "The Oyster Man" and it is predicted that next week at the Majestic will be one of the record breakers Mr. Hogan will again present his famous character of "Rufus Rastus" which proved to be one of the important laughter and song affairs of the past two years. From a scenic, electrical and costumed viewpoint, the production is said to be magnificent and complete. "The Oyster Man" is described as an almost fantastic hodge podge of mirth and melody, divided into two breezy acts, with fourteen big song sensations. The show will be at the Majestic for four days commencing Sunday, Oct. 6. Lincoln, Ill. Rev Bass, reappointed minister of the A. M. E. Church is spending a few days at his home in Toledo, Ohio, and will be here to take up his work on the second Sunday in October. Mrs. H. Perkins returned home last Saturday after spending a few weeks in Chicago the guest of her son, Arthur Perkins. Rev Goins will preach at the A. M. E. Church Sunday. Warren Dibbs returned home Monday from Chicago and Joliet. Missses M. Hummer, Josie Orendorff, Nora McCurdy returned home last week after spending a few weeks in Chicaga. Rev. Fuqua preached two more able sermons for the A. M. E. people again Sunday. Lucy Russell and Mrs. Millie Smith returned last week from Decatur where they spent a few days visiting. Rev. Bates of Springfield preached for the Baptist people last Sunday. Viola Madison returned home last week from Springfield where she spent a few days visiting Rev. Calhoun, the newly called pastor of the Second Baptist church is expected to take up his work Sunday. Rev Calhoun is of Chicago and has the D. D. attached to his name. Mrs. M. Fuqua has returned from the North, where she visited her son in Joliet and her daughter in Chicago. A. Dyer and wife are the proud people of a Chicago grand son, so I am told. Florence Thompson left last week for Springfield where she will spend several weeks the guest of friends in Springfield. Secret Marriages becoming Popular. Meeks-snowden—The announcement this week of the marriage of Miss Josephine Snowden and Albert Meek, is quite a surprise to the public. They were married last Jaune in St. Louis. It is said that a woman can't keep a secret, but here is an exception for hardly any one knew that this couple were married. They leave today for Princeton, Ky., the home of the groom, where they will reside. They are both well and favorably known here and their host of friends and admirers wish them a pleasant and properous future. The bride is a graduate of the High School, with distinction. Mrs. E. B. Smith has returned home after a pleasant visit to Quincy. Thos. Walker and I. C. Crittendon has returned to the city. "Political" Jesse Hawkins is in the city. Richard White of Quincy is spending the week here. Walter Clark has retuned to the city. Mesdemes Birdie Bingham and Mary Veresha, of Quincy, are the guests this week of Mrs. Jno. Mosby, East Jefferson St. "THE OYSTER MAN." Capital City 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 Phones: { Bell 535 - Monthly Terms Inter-State 99 - Given 109 S. 4th St. - SPRINGFIELD, ILL. J. W. Slaughter, Prop. MAJESTIC