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THE FORUM Historical Society State House . Ambidexter's Soliciting Committee. The following named ladies have been secured to solicit funds and studens for the school, under the supervision of Mrs. Allen and the Board of said school: Mesdames: Nettie Brown Mary Brown, Laura Jones, J. C. Morrison, Mattie Johnson, L. E Barksdale, T. W. Warrick, V. J. Warren, Misses McTeair and Bellamy. The tuition for night pupils is $1.00 per month, regular tuition for boarding pupils, $5.00 per month. This corp of ladies is one of the most representative of the city and possesses all the prerequisites necessary to 'bring forth fruit meet for repentance." When they call give freely; this school is as important as the "L. C. Home" or any church. Attuck's Club Organized Here The Crispus Attucks Club, having for its object the historical research, the commemoration of the birth, and death anniversaries of great men and women and the general diffusing and dissemination of knowledge; the study of parliamentary usage, and the encouragement of business enterprises among our people. has been organized. Capt. R. A. Byrd is president and B. H. Lucas, secretary. At the last meeting. Wednesday evening, Mr. Lucas read a short historical sketch of Attucks, in eloquent and polished style and pathos. Long and Faithful col. Servants. Who have been employed at the Leland Hotel for a number of years, waiters, porters, and bellmen: J. W. Young. 25 years, Chas Brown 18 yrs. Geo. Hasten 10 yrs. David Minard. 15 yrs John Curtis 15 yrs. Abner Naylor. 15 yrs. Lonnie Wade 17 yrs. B. F. Savage 10 yrs. Wm. Ensaw 35 yrs. L Arbuckle 15 yrs. Norman Reed 30 yrs. F. Burns 12 yrs. Kirk Stevens 6 yrs. Thos. Fry. porter. 35 yrs. Geo. Clark 20 yrs. Chas Grant, bellman, 21 yrs. Johnie Johnson 39 yrs. Petersburg News. James Motley and family of Camelsville. Ky. have moved here to reside in the future. Rev. Turner of Springfield, visited here this week. Mrs. William Craig of Peoria, was the guest of relatives Sunday. Rev. Houston of Springfield, visitor here Sunday. "Be ye doers and not sayers only." George Motley of Lanesville, was a visitor here Sunday. Rev. McNeil of Bloomington, delivered sermons at the Baptist church Sunday. Mrs. Sylvester Penick of Tallula, is the guest of her parents this week. Lincoln News Notes. Quite a number gathered at the home of Bud Orendorff in the way of a farewell surprise party on Mrs. Jane McDounald, who left Tuesday evening for her home in Portland, Oregon. Edward Motley and family, of Decatur, spent Saturday and Sunday in the city the guest of his mother. Rev. Bass and Mrs D L. McKinney, attended the stewardess' convention in Springfield last week. The Second Baptist church held their baptizing on last Sunday in the First Baptist church. Mrs. Nannie Smith-Forman is slowly improving Rev. Cheers, the Baptist missionary, will be in the city Sunday. Michael Cecil has returned to his home. The L W. W Club of Allen Chapel, met at Mrs. A. Taylor's. Mrs. Miller is not much improved. Mrs V. Hummer and Miss Fant of the Mount, were in the city last Sunday. Don't forget to leave your order for The Forum, the cleanest paper out. There will be Thank-giving services at Allen Chapel next Thursday. Remember The Forum is only 15c a month and you will get all the clean news of the race. Let us not be so stingy but try to get others to take the paper. Remember the Thanksgiving entertainment at Allen Chapel next Thursday. Some Prominent Colored Men Thomas Richardson, residing at 1515 E. Capitol avenue, in his own beautiful home, does not know what it is to loaf or be extravagant. He has a lovable family and is educating his children. He was born and reared in Springfield, and has a business inclination. His home is beautifully furnished and gas is used for lights. He has also two or three other houses and lots. One beautiful house at 1307 E Capitol avenue, belongs to him and brother. Mr. Richardson is an unassuming young man who is striving to become a factor by his good conduct and his acquisition of real property and moral worth. Allay Financial Panic cabinet members have conferred effectually and devised ways and means whereby there shall be no money stringency or panic, such as was feared, caused by the bank flurry a few weeks ago at New York. $50,000,000, in Panama bonds and $100,000,000, in certificates have been authorized to be issued to replenish the sub treasuries and the banks. Few of us understand these bank flurries but we soon feel their effect. The Republican party is too wise and has gone through too arduous tasks to let this country, on the eve of a presidential election to be plunged into so disastrous a thing as a panic. And it will not be done. ughes May Be a Candidate. The president of Cornell University refers to Gov. Hughes in substance as the greatest living statesman. He avers that Hughes would not make any undue moves to get the nomination, but that if his countrymen called him he would answer them. Hughes has astonished the nation with his rare sagacity and pure motives and will no doubt, on his merits, and statesman-like disposition, be the next president of these United States. He is a staunch Republican of the old school, "rooted deep in the soil." The Forum knows no man more capable or fitted to be exalted than this unspotted man of clean heart and hand from the empire state. Read "Issikit-Issikit" Read "Issikit Issikit," a Filipino true story in McGurt's magazine for November. It is a most fascinating love story, showing where a rich and beautiful native girl falls in love with a colored American soldier whose love for his country forbade him going thru the necessary intrigues to marry her, which plots were laid or evolved by the girl, as her father was opposed to her marrying him; also the story shows that a white American was desirous of marrying her, either for love or her riches, which was much, but she did not want him and fooled him well for the sake of the colored man's business project. You can get this magazine at The Forum office or at Thompson's store. Price per year, $1, per month, 10c; issued monthly, also the Colored American magazine and Tne Voice. Woman's Club Notes. The mothers' section met at the residence of the chairman, Mrs. Roie Hunter, on the afternoon of the 18th. It was decided at this meeting that this section hold a bazaar at the Home during the Christmas holidays, December 26 27, 1907. The Philanthropic section will give a Thanksgiving dinner and shower at the L. O. F. Home on the afternoon of the 25th. A very interesting program has been arranged for the afternoon, and it is hoped that each and every one will donate liberally. It will be greatly appreciated. Don't forget the entertainment to be given at the L. O. F. Home, Dec. 2. for the benefit of the piano fund.—Reporter Stewardess Convention. The Stewardass Convention, held at St. Paul last week, was a beneficial one. There were many interesting papers read at Fridays's session, as follows: Mesdames Marshall, Bloomington; "making home happy," was of much potency. O hers who read papers: McGouty, McCumb Ill., Canton, Decatur; King, Decatur, McKinney, Lincoln, Harris, Springfield, Cottman. Springfield. Very much credit is due Mrs. Cecil, of Decatur, for superior services rendered as secretary. Next meeting held 1908 at Boomington. At New Hope. Beginning Monday, Nov. 18, the fair at New Hope will be conducted to a successful close. The special feature is the jewelry booth, conducted by Rev. Wm. Wood. Special Thursday, Thanksgiving dinner. One of the sweltest and most delicious repasts ever before spread. New Hope Baptist church, corner 8th and Mill streets. Don't miss it. Mortuary -- Cooper. Died Nov. 17 07 at the hospital, after several weeks' illness, Mrs. Robert Cooper of West Washington Ss. She had suffered severely for some time with dropsy. The funeral rites were said at the cemetery Monday afternoon Nov. 18. Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving dinner at Zion church Nov 28. We extend a cordial welcome to all to come and enjoy themselves with us that day. Ample arrangements are being made to make it a grand affair and worthy of being remembered by all. Nathan Smith, Manager, A. W. Williams, pastor. . THE FORUM. weekly magazine paper devoted the interests of the whole people. Entered as second-class matter, February 24, 1904, at the postoffice at Springfield, Ill., under the Act of Congress of March 3, 1879. ROGERS & BARBOUR Proprietors One Year.....$1.50 One Month.....15c Per Copy.....5c OFFICE: 305 1-2 S. Sixth St. Phone Main 908 THE FORUM'S STAFF. B. L. Rogers, Editor and Manager. Will H. arbour, Associate Editor and Secretary. Thompson Bros., Branch Office. Gommon The Printer 1051 So. 6th St. EDITORIAL saturday Nov. 23 1907 Thnsksgiving does not mean eating only, remember. Don't let the bank scare scare you, it is only a "flurry." We are too lethargetic and must go into business and make business a success. Mayor Reece will be congratulated if he but continues to improve the city. The old saying: "Good as the bank," does not mean so much just now, but vice versa. In one of his books Booker T. Washington advises colored people to spend more for bath tubs and less for coffins. Colored people are beginning to buv property. It is a good sign—we have more colored "renters" here than any other town in proportion to numbers, in the state. In Jacksonville, Decatur, Bloomington, Alton, and all around, colored people in larger numbers, own their homes We also have a smaller percentage of literary people. How many are reading Dunbar, Booker T. Washington and Douglas and DuBois? Let us wake up We advise you to send your child to school-high school and college-the great trouble found is in efficiency. The girl or boy who merely learns to read a book and work simple numbers is not competent. This is an age of complexities and compounds compounded. It is easy to work out simple interest, but we need people who can master compound interest, cube root and higher lessons in English. How many colored pupils are there in the high school; the business colleges and the night schools? We have stated before that here you have access to the same schools along side with Gov. Deneen,s daughter or the banker's or the great men of "Israel," are you making good? Or are you dodging behind a straw-like excuse and letting opportunities go to naught? THE FORUM The average colored man, we are sorry to learn, is looking for an easy job in some place where some one has striven arduously and patiently to make a success We say to such an one, you are not the kind of man the business world seeks. The business man wants a hustler; a man who has intuitive qualities and originality; a man who can do something easy jobs are rare. The Primary Law. The legislators re-assemble next week to aim to agree on some kind of a primary law. It is strange too, that it is so hard to concur in a righteous cause. The people belive a direct primary plurality plan is safe and the legislators declare they are but the people's agents. If they don't pass the law they jeopardize the Republican party. We believe a direct constitutional primary will revert to great good—try it. We hope they will pass it and pass on back to their homes and let Springfield rest from her political "flurry," for awhile, at least. First Ward Politics. The Forum is sincere in its advocacy for recognition of men of worth who own property. We make our fight for real good, you all know we have not asked for anything personal. We reiterate that a colored man should be nominated and elected from that ward. We also urge that colored men from the 6th ward, who stand for something, run for a derman of that ward. Mrs. Terrell emphasized the fact that colored people failed. in her opinion, to aspire high enough In the first ward we present Edward Lee, a man who stands for high ideals and civic, moral and intellectual advancement. He is a property owner and has lived here so long as to be well and favorably known by all the progressive people. There is also Jas Gray, C. S. Gibbs, Wm Causier, Mark Anthony, et al. of that ward. There is likely to be a colored man out for the legislature and for supervisor. If the Republican party hopes to win the fight they must co-operate with the colored voter. We also believe that there should be some colored people teachers in the schools, and why don't you people push the matter? We are jusi as competent to occupy those places as we are to occupy government and state positions—the schools don't have to be separate. What are you going to do about it? A prominent white woman of Chicago has succeeded in having colored girls placed in a large dry goods store in that city. It stands to reason that if every thing proves satisfactory it will be only a question of time before many will be similarly employed. It is exceedingly good news. The Freeman. It is up to these girls to prove themselves even more than efficient. If the people be taught that a change in "heart" makes an up-right honest one, much good is done. TUCKER'S PLACE. Board and Lodging House, First class accommodations Regular meals at regular meal hours. 206 North 14 St. New Telepone, 1478. If you're in doubt let us lead trump to you? The "Imperial, is always the proper hat never alike two seasons together--except in price ---$3.00. PETER MYE 529 North Side PETER MYERS & CO 529 North Side Square HAMANN The Printer 305 SOUTH SIXTH ST. Capital La Does Good Work, Quick Work and We solicit your patronage, and make to all Our Mo Don't forget we patronize the Forum 723 E. Washing Does Good Work, Quick Work and Prompt in Delivery. We solicit your patronage, and make courtesy, good treatment to all Our Motto Don't forget we patronize the Forum for your patronage. GEO. BOLMAN, Prop. J. W. MCKI MERCHANT T Suits Made to Order, all K Suits Made to Order, all Kinds and Styles --Prices to Suit You-- Cleaning, Dyeing and Pressing I Guarantee Satisfaction. H. TUCKER, Proprietor. MYER North Side So MYERS & CO. 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CLOTHING. ** HOUSE FREEPORT, ILL. ROCKFORD, ILL. STERLING, ILL. SPRINGFIELD, ILL. BIDUX CITY, IA. Copyrighted 1907 by H. C. Larson Colmer AMERICAN HAIR- GROWER. THE LADY OF THE WEST Dandruff Is Mean Stuff to get out of the scalp; and yet if it is not removed It Will Make the Hair Fall Out. There's no use trying to resurrect dead hair; clean the scalp—and keep it clean—before the hair begins to fall out. AMERICAN HAIR GROWER Is the article best adapted to keep hair in prime condition. Each bottle is Guaranteed to give satis- faction. Price 25 Cents. For Sale By Forum promises to be one of the very best advertising mediums THE FORUM Clothes You want your we won't sell the Hart schaffner & Marx it; they're the best clo all tailored and tailored Fall styles read Children's I lothes to Fi want your clothes to don't sell them if they offner & Marx clothes are the best clothes made; d and tailored right. styles are ready dren's Departr Clothes to Fit..... You want your clothes to fit; we won't sell them if they don't Hart Schaffner & Marx clothes are made to fit; they're the best clothes made; all-wool, all tailored and tailored right. Fall styles are now ready Suits, $2.50 to $12 Overcoats, $2 to $15 Sweaters, 50c to $2 Caps, 25c to 50c FIVE STORES CLOTHING HOUSE FREEPORT, ILL. ROCKFORD, ILL. STERLING, ILL. SPRINGFIELD, ILL. BIDUX CITY, IA. FIVE STORES CLOTHING.**I HOUSE REEPORT, ILL. ROCKFORD, ILL. TERLING, ILL. PIRINGFIELD, ILL. IDUX CITY, IA. $1.50 io East St Louis every Sat urday and Sunday ILLINOIS TRACTION SYSTEM Divine Services at the Evangelical Lutheran Holy Trinity Church. On Fifteenth between Washington and Jefferson streets. Instruction in the chief parts of the Christian doctrines every Wednesday at 8 p. m. One and all are cordially invited to attend these services. G. EDW. BAUMANN CHAS. T. BAUMANN Baumann Bros.... Prescription Druggists. (Deutsche Apotheke) Corner 7th and Washington Sts Both Phones 654 Your patronage solicited. 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. G.** Don't borrow the Forum. De Witt County, Illinois—Waynesville. One fine piece of residence property. Modern house in good condition $450.00. Easy terms. One hundred and forty-five acres rich farm land in fine state of cultivation, one mile from Waynesville, no house, $150.00 per acre, easy terms. One hundred and sixty acres 3½ miles from Waynesville, improved, twenty acres in pasture, at $115.00 per acre. Rents for $900.00 per annum. Terms easy. C. H. JONES, 116 S. 7th St., Springfield, Ill. The Stalwart Protective League. Meets First Monday of each Month at Odd Fellow's Hall, South Fifth R. S. DONALDSON, Pres. DR. J. H. MAGEE, Secy. Local Editor and 'Ad' Solicitor. We have secured Walter Clark, a bright and promising young man, [waiter at the Leland] to write some local matter, such as church doinsg, personals, etc., and advertisements. We hope you will have him at your affairs, public and private, so that he may make note of the same. Subscribe for the Forum. M. Gov. Chas. Deneen who is in favor of the direct plurality primary law. Oxford, Miss., Items. We are glad to have Mrs. Jessie Stokes of Holly Springs with us this week. John Barr has moved to town. Garfield Wiley left this week for McCome city. We are glad to see W. R. Boles up again. Look for the big foot ball game next week between Holly Spring and Gxford. The biggest game of the season. We are proud to see so many Oxford young ladies attending Rust University. Misses Daisy Graham and Barbara Rogers will take their college course next term. Miss Bessie Moore is attending M. T. & I. college. John Barr and George Kelly have bought outthe pressing club from Jinks Collins and Isaiah Fox. We are glad to see Silas Wilson at work again. When you need milk, see John Barr. A. T. Cooruthers has accepted a position on the Illinois Central Ry, as brakeman. Girls should not stand on the streets on Sunday. They can be seen without that. See prof. Frank Nelson for all Negro papers. FOR GOOD BREAD Try Hartmann Brothers. 900-902 E. Wash. St. Both Tel 527 City Brewery Their Bottle Beer is Fine Bock's Special Can't be Beat Try it! rN SSN Steam D ying, first-class repairing t and modern pressing establishment _ Leland Hotel Pantatorium.... > BASEMENT LELAND HOTEL French Dry Ceaning Steam Cleaning, First-class work guaranteed to * Ladies and Gents Certificate of membership to Pressing club, $1. 12 garments. al) work called for and delivered. Give me a call., OLD P HONE 834, Wilson and Carter Proprietors, An Advertisment in TheForum Brings Instant Results. Is Prepared to do stenographic work of all kinds. See her or call at 305 south sixth ‘vhneat Land ’ ‘ vy nea ands Direct from owner at bargain counter prices.. Do you know that a single Crop e|dinary market, prices. f wheat in Western Kansas will pay I WANT TO DEAL WITH PUR the purchase price of the land on| CMASER DIRECT. ¢ which it is grown and profit besides? ‘Write me for full particulars ho T have several thousands acres of ch w I can save you money. eice wheat land in the counties of El- lis, Trego, Grove, Wallace, Lane,Gree Lee Monroe, ley, Kearney and Morton bought ex- N. E. Corner Sixth and Ka ceedingly low during hard times. wht nsas, Avenues, Topeka, Kansas. ch I now want to close OUt at ONCE | eens 9 ane J Capitol City Lodge, No. 12, K. of P., and which I offer to sell far below or | meets every second and fourth Mon- eles | day night of each month in Masonie hall on North Highth street. Specia’ We must not spend so much money} meetings made know. by K. of R. on Excursions. & S.. Bei1z us your typewriting and let Sin ter-writing, , rates good. Get in the reading habit—Colored Please don’t put the collectors off Papers are for sale at: J. E, Thomp-| py telling them you want to see the son, I, F, Osborne's Pool Room, The| caitor, We employ. them betause we Pekin Cafe, Brown & Neal's Restau- rant, EIk I, Cafe. At these places you|#¥e not time for that ourselves, can secure the New York Age, Boston| When the collectors come, pay them., Guardian, ‘The Freeman, Richmond] VIRGIL MOTLEY, Solicitor, Planet, The Voice, ‘The Colored Amer- ican Magazine, The Forum, Bte. [an ee ere rere POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENTS. ran I hereby announce myself a eandi- date for nominatig® for the office of state’s attorney; Subject to the deci- sion of the democratic voters of San- gamon County. Tuomas L. Jargerr. THE FORUM 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, Night School. | Has been opened at Ambidex ter. Tuition; 3 nights per week W51.50 per month; 5 nights per week, $2.00 per month, Open o old and youug ; y y r (eves “ead BENIN. _ Time Table of Springfield Consolidated Cars for North Fifth street will leave Fifth and Monroe every 7% minutes from 6:07 a. m., until 8:00 Pp. m.; every 10 minutes from 8:00 p. m. until 11:20 p. m.; owl cars will leave Cars for South Fifth street will leave Fifth and Monroe every ™% er eet 6:07 a. m, until 7:45 p. Fifth and Monroe every 12 minutes from 6:00 a. m. until 11:24 p. m.; owl cars leave at 11:48 p.m. 12:00 mid- night and 12:24 a. m, Cars for North Seventh street leave Fifth and Monroe every 12 minutes from 6:00 a. m. until 11:24 p. m.; owl vars leave at 11:48 p. m, and 12:24 am. Cars for Spring street leave Fifth and Monroe every 12 minutes from 6:08 a. m. until 11:20 p. Ip.; 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 ears 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 jears 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 ayenue leave Fifth and Monroe every 12 minutes , from 6:00 a. m. until 11:86 p. m.; ow] cars leave at 12:00 midnight and 12:30 a.m. Cars for South Eleventh and Rut- ledge streets leave Fifth and Wash- ington 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 min- utes from 6:00 a. m, until 11:15 p, m.; owl cars leave at 11:45 p. mand 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, Contractor, -- Builder Real Estate Rentals and Loans. fae Manager Peerless Ideal Portiait Co Business Letters, Deeds. Wills and Mortgages drawn. All business confidential. Office: 116 South Seventh Street. BELL PHONEs: Res, 2595 r 3 main 3437. Dr. S.A. WARE, PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS. OFFICE:—627%. East Adams _ street. HOURS: 10 a. m. to 12 m. 2p. m. to 4p. m 7p. m. to 9% Phones:—— Calis promptly made. oe ae a ’ i Dow’t ForGET Iam pow doing a general Real Estate —AND— Loan Business Property jin all parts of the City ofiered for the very Lowest Prices and kest Terms. 7 Loans made on Property or Anything of Value. Sitrictly Confidential Ladies Business solicited Puonms: Office 2322 Res. 1763n2 A. Morris Williams, Williams’ Bldg, ‘ Ith & Washington ET Lay "oe B CARE kG} ead pre terre 1 TNL eS mla eel ecToye | oN Dea ay set UN ‘ SO ee are Uigecemoin @is > lie BS) Q ‘J DVR oo ER) Lpvieheestes od ILLINOIS TRACTION SYSTEM. - ‘wast Bound for Decatur. Clinton and all * Intermediate points. *:08 a.m. e 11:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m. 6:90 a.m. #12:08 noon. 46:00 p.m. 7:08 a.m. 1:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 8:00 a.m. 42:00 p.m. *8:00 D.m. 9:0@- a.m. 3:00 p.m. *9:00 p.m. $10:00 a.m. +400 p.m. °11700 p.m. Sprinafield & Northeastern Traction Ce. ‘Northbound, Southbound. b:n0am. 3:20 pm . §:00 ain 3:20 pm 6:90 am 5:00 pm 730 am 5:00 pm 8:00 am 6:30 pm 8:00 am 6:30 pm 10:00 am 8:00 pm = 10:00 am 8:00 pm 12:00 noon 11:00 pm = 12:00 noon 11:00 pm 2:00 pm 2-00 pm TRACTION CO. Cars leave Snrinefield for . Lincoln: 45, 7, 9 and 11 a, m.; 1, 8 5, 7, 9 and ll p. m. . +5 a. m., daily except Sunday. Sonthbound, for. Carlinville, Gillespie, Stanton T itehfield Hdwardsville, St. Tonis, and_all intermediate points: 95:00. am . °10:00 am soar _ 7:00pm &8:00am 1:00 pm *6:00 pm = **8:30 pm 7: Oham, $12:00 noon 5:00 pm __ 19:90 pm eR Aom 11:00 am 84:00 pm WEOTYA 7411:20 pm. local. and sleener. *Dailv except Sunday. +Limited cars. stonning at towns only. Simited cars, making all stons, °Corn Belt T imited for St. Touis, eCanital City Timited. *#*T0cal throueh car making all stops. DUST . DIRT SMOKE CINDERS 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 BE. Washington St. Springfield, Lllinois, Annual statement of the Walla Walla Fire Insurance Company of Walla Walla, in the State of Washington, on the 15th day of May, 1907, made to the Insurance Superintendent of the State of Illinois, pursuant to law. CAPITAL. Amount of capital stock paid up in cash ... $ 200,000 00 INCOME. Premiums received during the year ... $ 9,229 02 Total income ... $ 9,229 02 EXPENDITURES. Losses paid during the year $ 516 15 Deposit premiums returned on perpetual risks ... $ 42 00 Commission or brokerage ... $ 248 95 Salaries, fees and all other charges of officers, clerks, agents, and employees ... $ 2,739 00 Rents paid during the year ... $ 410 00 All other taxes, licenses and insurance department fees. ... $ 627 75 Amount of all other expenditures ... $ 9,378 36 Total expenditures ... $ 13,962 21 LEDGER ASSETS. Mortgage loans on real estate$ 73,030 23 Cash in bank ... $ 158,331 65 Bills receivable ... $ 151,045 95 Agents' debit balances ... $ 9,229 02 Other Ledger assets ... $ 4,385 23 Total leger assets ... $ 396,022 08 NON-LEDGER ASSETS. Interest accrued ... $ 3,171 59 Gross assets ... $ 399,193 67 DEDUCT ASSETS NOT ADMITTED. Agents' balances ... $ 9,229 02 Other unadmitted assets ... $ 155,431 18 Total ... $ 164,660 20 Total admitted assets ... $ 234,553 47 LIABILITIES. Total unearned premiums ... $ 4,614 51 Interest due or accrued ... $ 85 36 Salaries, rents, bills, etc. ... $ 669 97 Commission and brokerage ... $ 1,845 90 Total liabilities ... $ 7,215 61 C. K. HALLOWAY, President. W. E. Plunkett, Asst. Secretary. Subscribed and sworn to before me this 22nd day of May, 1907. (Seal. Marvin Evans. Notary Public. OFFICIAL PUBLICATION. Annual statement of the Southern National Insurance Company of Austin, in the State of Texas, 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 ... $ 100,000 00 INCOME. Premiums received during the year ... $ 54,347 79 Interest ... $ 1,838 25 Total income ... $ 66,186 04 EXPENDITURES. Losses paid during the year $ 8,878 34 Commission or brokerage ... 12,714 81 Salaries, fees and all other charges of officers, clerks, agents and employees ... 6,242 84 Rents paid during the year ... 305 00 All other taxes, licenses and insurance department fees ... 77 00 Amount of all other expenditures ... 9,779 43 Total expenditures ... $ 37,997 42 LEDGER ASSETS. Mortgage loans on real estate $ 115,413 47 Cash in bank ... $ 45,104 67 Agents' debit balances ... 7,670 48 Total ledger assets ... $ 168,188 62 NON-LEDGER ASSETS. Interest accrued ... $ 2,930 73 Other non-ledger assets ... 2,809 01 Gross assets ... $ 173,928 56 DEDUCT ASSETS NOT ADMITTED. Other unadmitted assets ... $ 2,809 01 Total admitted assets ... $ 171,119 35 LIABILITIES. Losses adjusted and unpaid ... $2,168 17 Losses in process of adjustments or in suspense ... 2,846 18 Total ... $5,014 35 Deduct re-insurance due or accrued ... 774 67 Net amount of unpaid losses ... 4,239 68 Total uncarned premiums ... 28,802 40 Total liabilities ..... $ 33,042 08 IRA H. EVANS. President. W. H. FOLTS. Secretary. Subscribed and sworn to before me this 30th day of March. 1907. (Sead) Leffler R. Corbitt. Notary Public. OFFICIAL PUBLICATION. Annual statement of the Indiana Lumber- pans' Mutual Insurance Company of Indianapolis, in the State of Indiana, on the 31st day of December, 1906, made to the Insurance Superintendent of the State of Illinois, pursuant to law. No capital, purely mutual. INCOME. Premiums received during the year ..... $ 102,440 85 Interest and dividends ..... 2,712 07 Amount received from all other sources ..... 388 53 Aggregate income ..... $ 105,541 45 EXPENDITURES. Losses paid during the year. $ 43,779 96 Dividends paid during the year ..... 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 ..... 663 34 Amount of all other expendi- tures ..... 6878 61 THE FORUM Aggregate expenditures ... $ 79,437 01 ASSETS. Mortgage loans on real estate $ 52,350 00 Market value of bonds ... 10,200 00 Cash in bank ... 20,696 64 Interest due and accrued ... 974 89 Gross premiums in course of collection ... 6,492 24 Total cash assets ... $ 90,813 77 OTHER ASSETS. Amount of premium or deposit notes ... $ 307,538 52 Aggregate assets ... $ 398,352 29 LIABILITIES. Amount of unpaid losses ... $ 5,000 00 Total unearned premiums ... 51,256 42 Unpaid dividends ... 34 41 Return premiums ... 48 39 Total liabilities ... $ 56,334 22 Net amount of premiums or deposit notes ... 307,538 52 Net cash surplus ... $ 34,479 55 Aggregate assets ... $ 398,352 29 MISCELLANEOUS. Risks taken during the year in Illinois ... $ 238,725 00 Total premiums received during the year in Illinois ... 18,969 12 Total losses incurred during the year in Illinois ... 5,062 15 C. C. FOSTER President. F. B. FOWLER, Secretary. Subscribed and sworn to before me this 10th day of May, 1907. (Seal) Edmund V. Herod. Notary Public. OFFICIAL PUBLICATION: Annual statement of the Travelers Indemnity 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 ... $ 250,000 00 INCOME. Premiums received during the year ... $ 4,206 32 interest ... $ 3,615 26 Total income ... $ 7,821 58 EXPENDITURES. Commission or brokerage ... $ 1,472 21 Salaries, fees and all other charges of officers, clerks, agents and employees ... $ 525 00 All other taxes, licenses and insurance department fees. ... $ 2,110 00 Amount of all other expenditures ... $ 4,806 05 Total expenditures ... $ 8,913 26 LEDGER ASSETS. Mortgage loans on real estate ... $ 104,680 00 Loans on collateral security ... $ 52,500 00 Book value of bonds ... $ 125,899 50 Cash in bank ... $ 28,328 82 Total ledger assets ... $ 311,408 32 NON-LEDGER ASSETS. Interest accrued ... $ 3,287 72 Market value of bonds over book value ... $ 25 50 Total admitted assets ... $ 314,721 54 JAILBILITIES. Total unearned premiums ... $ 2,056 80 Total liabilities ... $ 2,056 80 S. C. DUNHAM, President. JOHN L. WAY, Secretary. Subscribed and sworn to before me this 25th day of January, 1907. (Seal) L. Edmund Zacher, Notary Public. OFFICIAL PUBLICATION. OFFICIAL PUBLICATION. Annual statement of the First Russian Insurance Company of St. Petersburg, Russia, 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 stock paid up in cash ... $ 200,000 00 Book value of bonds ... $ 506,200 00 Total admitted assets ... $ 506,200 00 PAUL, E. RASOR. United States Manager. Subscribed and sworn to before me this 25th day of February, 1907. (Seal) Chas. Morrow. Notary Public. OFFICIAL PUBLICATION. Annual statement of the United States Branch of the Russian Re-Insurance Company of St. Petersburg in Russia, 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 ... $ 200,000 00 LEDGER ASSETS. Book value of bonds ... $ 512,300 00 Total admitted assets ... $ 512,300 00 PAUL, E. RASOR. United States Manager. U. S. Manager. U. S. Manager. Subscribed and sworn to before me this 25th day of February, 1907 (Seal) Chas. Morrow. Notary Public. OFFICIAL PUBLICATION. Annual statement United States Branch of the Norwich and London Accident Insurance Association of Norwich. 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 ...$ 485,000 00 INCOME. Premiums received during the year ... 1,222,276 77 Interest, rents and dividends ... 68,842 79 Amount received from all other sources ... 44 25 Total income ...$1,291,163 81 EXPENDITURES. Losses paid during the year.$ 722,911 62 Dividends paid during the year ... 96,979 63 Commission or brokerage ... 157,016 36 Salaries, fees and all other charges of officers, clerks, Total expenditures ..... $1,221,249 93 LEDGER ASSETS. Book value of real estate owned by the company ..... $ 78,570 00 Mortgage loans on real estate ..... 100,055 50 Book value of bonds and stocks ..... 1,656,348 77 Cash on hand and in bank ..... 123,349 37 Total ..... $1,958,323 64 Deduct clerks' fund ..... 9,984 88 Total ledger assets ..... $1,948,338 76 NON-LEDGER ASSETS. Interest due and accrued ..... $ 24,327 07 Due for re-insurance ..... 20,667 93 Gross premiums in course of collection ..... 196,124 54 Gross assets ..... $2,189,458 30 DEDUCT ASSETS NOT AD- MITTED. Depreciation from book value of real estate, bonds and stocks ..... $25,971 72 Gross premiums in course of collect- tion ..... 20,247 84 Total ..... $ 46,219 56 Total admitted assets ..... $2,143,238 74 LIABILITIES. Amount of unpaid losses ..... $ 403,926 43 Total unearned premiums ..... 598,650 99 Unpaid dividends ..... 20 37 Salaries, rents, bills, etc. ..... 35,316 21 Commission and brokerage ..... 29,765 24 Re-insurance premiums ..... 12,792 76 Total liabilities ..... $1,080,472 00 H. S. ROBINSON, President. C. S. GILMAN, Secretary. Subscribed and sworn to before me this 10th 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 11st 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 year ..... $1,465,348 80 Interest and dividends ..... 57,331 89 Profits from sale or maturity of ledger assets over book value ..... 449 29 Total income ..... $1,523,129 98 EXPENDITURES. Losses 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 employees..... 113,941 57 Rents paid during the year ..... 8,962 71 All other taxes, licenses, insurance department fees, legal, etc. ..... 42,703 27 Amount of all other expenditures ..... 9,750 67 Total expenditures ..... $1,303,428 68 LEDGER ASSETS. Book value of bonds ..... $1,756,313 76 Cash on hand and in bank ..... 169,538 36 Total ledger assets ..... $1,925,852 12 NON-LEDGER ASSETS. Interest accrued ..... $ 22,287 31 Gross Premiums in course of collection ..... 280,637 23 Gross assets ..... $2,228,776 66 DEDUCT ASSETS NOT AD- MITTED. Depreciation from book value bonds.$85,694 51 Gross premiums in course of collection 6,578 59 Total ..... $ 92,273 10 Total admitted assets ..... $2,136,503 56 LIABILITIES. Amount of unpaid losses ..... $ 771,894 21 Total unearned premiums ..... 568,610 02 Balance taken in advance of premiums, etc., not included above ..... 7,312 50 Salaries, rents, bills, etc. ..... 4,049 77 Commission and brokerage ..... 73,380 18 All other liabilities, contingent reserve ..... 100,000 00 Total liabilities ..... $1,525,246 68 MISCELLANEOUS. Total premiums received during year in Illinois ..... $ 447,513 05 Total losses incurred during the year in Illinois ..... 181,171 44 A. W. MASTERS. United States Manager. Subscribed and sworn to before me this 16th day of January. 1907. (Seal) H. M. McConnell. Notary Public. OFFICIAL PUBLICATION. Annual statement of the Lloyds Plate Glass Insurance Company of New York, in the State of New York, on the 31st day of December, 1906, made to the Insurance Superintendent of the State of Illinois, pursuant to law. Amount of capital stock paid up in cash ..... $ 250,000 04 INCOME. Premiums received during the year ..... $ 457,340 45 Interest, rents and dividends ..... 33,798 74 Amount received from all other sources ..... 56 07 Total income ..... $ 431,195 26 EXPENDITURES. Losses paid during the year.$ 159,315 73 Dividends paid during the year ..... 50,000 00 Commission or brokerage ..... 155,911 30 Salaries, fees and all other --- Gross assets ..... $ $ 891,544 23 DEDUCT ASSETS NOT AD- MITTED. Depreliation from book value of bonds and stocks $19,898 91 Other unadmitted assets ..... 3,464 61 Special deposits to secure liabilities in Canada ..... 73,618 00 Gross premiums in course of collection 5,870 74 Total ..... $ 102,852 26 Total admitted assets ..... $ 788,691 97 LIABILITIES. Amount of unpaid losses .. $ 8,342 06 Total unearned premiums .. 261,424 56 Salaries, rents bills etc ..... 6 75 Commission and brokerage .. 27,729 18 All other liabilities ..... 13,501 18 Total liabilities ..... $ 311,003 73 Less liabilities secured by special deposits ..... 67,201 51 Balance ..... $ 243,802 22 MISCELLANEOUS. Total premiums received during the year in Illinois ..... 35,474 40 Total losses incurred during the year in Illinois ..... 13,626 48 WILLIAM T. WOODS. President. CHARLES E. 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 December, 1906, made to the Insurance Superintendent of the State of Illinois, pursuant to law. CAPITAL. Amount of capital stock paid up in cash ... $ 100,000 00 INCOME. Premiums received during the year ... 130,255 09 Interest and dividends ... 6,752 19 Amount received from all other sources ... 24 00 Total income ... $ 137,031 28 EXPENDITURES. Losses paid during the year $ 39,837 50 Dividends paid during the year ... 20,000 00 Commission or brokerage ... 32,882 49 Salaries, fees and all other charges of officers, clerks, agents and employs ... 6,283 38 Rents paid during the year ... 275 04 All other taxes, licenses, insurance department fees, legal, etc. ... 5,468 51 Amount of all other expenditures ... 464 92 Total expenditures ... $ 105,211 74 LEDGER ASSETS. Mortgage loans on real estate $ 5,200 00 Book value of bonds ... 156,169 47 Cash on hand and in bank ... 19,639 53 Bills receivable ... 2,085 75 Total ledger assets ... $ 183,085 75 NON-LEDGER ASSETS. Interest due and accrued ... $ 2,018 14 Gross premiums in course of collection ... 11,330 09 DEDUCT ASSETS NOT AD- MITTED Gross assets ..... $ 196,433 98 Other unadmitted assets ..... n6o. Other unadmitted assets ..... 971 75 Gross premiums in course of collection ..... $1,117 68 Total ..... $ 2,089 43 Total admitted assets ..... $ 194,344 55 LIABILITIES. Thanksgiving Dinner--Re-union A. J Morgan of E. St Louis, St. Clair county, who is employed under Secretary Rose, has received notice that their two daughters of the above named city, Mesdames Ida Williams and Clara Bates, and granddaughter, Hazel Bates, will spend Thanksgiving with him and wife in this city at his home, 1111 E. Madison street. They have arranged to honor them by giving a lovefeast dinner on that day. The following persons have been invited: Major Otis B. Duncan, toastmaster, W. G. Sublette, Green Rybran, T. B. Bowman, Miss Etta Davis, musical director A. King and wife, Capt. J. S. Murray. Dinner at 12:30 p. m. A 4:00 p. m. a short political meeting will be held at which time there will be many present not here mentioned:—A. J. Morgan. The Xmas Edition. Special attention will be given to make our Christmas edition this year superior to any previous number. We shall be glad to get every colored business firm represented; also many cuts of influential colored men who own property or are striving to do so. Our preachers should get their cuts in and a brief sketch. It will not entail but a small cost to make a cut; you who desire to get in will act immediately, so as to enable us getting your cut. Special attention and solicitation will be given the business firms of the city, who are now cognizant of the fact that we have a large circulation and that people accept The Forum on its merits. Upwards of 2,000 copies in colors will be the make up of this number. Ho el men of prom nece and state officials will do well to get their cuts it makes a good showing and is an inspiration to others. Candidates and prospective candidates are solicited, this being a rare op portunity to make the initial move. Address all matter to The Forum. A Birthday Party. Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Petitt gave a birthday party in honor of their guest, Mrs. J. F. Johnson of Quincy Music was indulged in until a late hour after which light refreshments were served. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Reed, Mr. and Mrs. James Gray, Mr. and Mrs. D. O. Yates, Mr. and Mrs. Henry McClain, Mrs. E. O. McKinney and daughters, Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Gray, Mr. and Mrs. William Watson, Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Williams, Mr. and Mrs. John Mosby, Mr. and Mrs. L. Fisher, Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Petitt; Melvin Oliver. Mrs. Lizzie Taylor and Miss Marshall Yates and Buelan Watson. No Alimony to Pay. Mrs. W. D. Hoskins sued for divorce in the circuit court last week and in her petition asked THE FORUM for a certain amount from her husband W. D. Hoskins, as alimony. She got her divorce but no alimony—deffeudant offered no objection to her getting a divorce but fought against alimony. Jacksonville, Ill. Rev. T. W. Fulghem of Springfield, was here last week assisting Rev. Goff in his revival work. Mrs. Nina Moore was here last week from Pitsfield, the guest of Mrs. Goff. The Ladies' Aid Society adjourned to meet at the home of Mrs. Rose. Mrs. Louise Wright was in Petersburg last week visiting relatives. Mrs. Nellie Willis of Bowling Green, has been the guest of her sister for the past five weeks. Enterprise Loan And Trust Co. The books of tha above named enterprise are now open and shares are for sale. This is our first step toward the formation of a colored bank here and the peo ple who help build it up will be the beneficiaries. Out siders may take shares. Capital stock, $20,000. Stock sold from $10 up. Write or call on H. B. Hughes, E. L. Rogers, O. V. Royall, J. M. Mosby, A. M. Williams, board of directors. An Ordinance Providing For a Sidewalk: Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Springfield, Illinois. Section 1.—That a cement side walk, four feet in width and forty feet in length be laid in front of the lot or parcel of land situated in the city of Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois, and described: Lot 13, Block No. 7. in E. Iles Sub. Division of Land No. 3, to the city of Springfield, Illinois. Section 2.—Sidewalk shall be laid in accordance with the provision of an ordinance passed by this council October 23rd, A. D. 1905, and known as "An ordinance in relation to the construction of sidewalks." Section 3.—The grade of said walk shall conform with the grade of the side walk already laid at either end of the aforesaid proposed side walk. Section 4.—This ordinance shall be in force and effect from and after its passage and approval and due publication. Passed Nov. 18, 1907, approved Nov. 19, 1907. City Clerk, J. EMIL SMITH, Mayor, ROY R. REECE. Pays Respects to Preacher. Rev. Williams and wife of Zion Baptist church were agreeably surprised at their home, 23.06 East Fine St., last Thursday evening, Nov. 14th. The members of the church stormed the Rev. with various kinds of groceries for table use. As the crowd advanced they sang op propriately. Prayer was offered and Rev. Williams thanked the donors muchly THE ANNEX BUFFET (Hctel in Connection.) Restaurant in rear- tions reasonable-- First-class Salo- Fine Fine Wines Liquor and Domestic Cigars famous SCHLITZ B Springfield famous... New Tele- EDWARD WHIT BIG FREE LUNCH EVI 89 E. Washington Street, in rear--Hotel manable--Try our s Saloon, First-cla les Liquors—Choicest stic Cigars. I am ha CHLITZ BEER, that d famou- New Telephone 1491. RD WHITE, Jr. PR UNCH EVERY SATUR n Street, Restaurant in rear--Hotel Accommodations reasonable--Try our 20c Meals Fine Wines Liquors—Choicest Imported and Domestic Cigars. I am handling the famous SCHLITZ BEER, that is making Springneld famous. EDWARD WHITE, Jr. PROPRIETOR. 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The way to remedy a disease is to first admit to the physician that you are contaminated with that particular ailment, he will then, if he knows, tell you what is best to cure it and then tell you what you should do to not catch it. People are vaccinated to keep from taking small pox, not cure. One of the most harmful agencies throughout the south, and especially in the rural districts and country villages and towns, are inefficient colored school teachers; the county superintendent, who is white, knows that they are not fit to teach, but he does not care. There are teachers who are so ignorant that they do not know what form of government we live under. They merely finish the 7th grade and go forth to teach—it is a shame and is a cancer, eating out the vitals of the race. Teachers many of them, pay the county superintendent for a school. Here is the cause for so much ignorance; remove the cause, get good teachers even if you are forced to send north and you will have a better class of boys and girls. What benefit is a 5th or 6th or even 8th grade student, half taught, to send out to teach school? Another thing, our schools in the south are not thorough enough Ignorant trustees are in control—sometimes they cannot read nor write—what do they know about a school curriculum? Here you have the cause for the disease, do not take any more medicine, but remove the blockheads. Can an Honest Man Make a Good and Successful Politician? Some people are so frail minded as to believe or assert that they believe, that a man can not make a good politician and be honest, when, in fact, such a thing is absurd on its face. How can a man make a "good" politician when he is dishonest? We do not believe any such rot and our advice to young men in politics is, be honest. Shrewd does not imply dishonesty The only men of history, who are emulative from Cicero down are men who, in their opinions, were honest and broad-minded. Yes men can succeed in politics and be honest, in fact that is the only real success. What, you do not surely call the possession of $$$ success or "good" politician. Don't you believe the God you worship? Isn't ii written that wealth accumulated dishonestly will prove a cause? People say what they believe some times and at other times what they have thrust upon them and still at other times what they wish i.e because they are dishonest and they desire company as a man thinketh in his heart (mind) so is he W. A. Calhoun, a colored musician, has been appointed permanent musical director at the new opera house at Chattanooga, Tenn. Mr Calhoun has appeared in piano recitals for the white Y. M. C. of that city, and also at the German Ruthskeller, and was received with much favor. The Freeman. This shows what ability does THE FORUM The energetic person is not wishing some one to give him a job or to give a present but only his rights; a chance to make an honest living. One philosopher was indignant because some passer.by offered to give him tribute: He said: "No, only stand out of my sunshine." Another said: "Dispel the clouds, the light of heaven restore, give me to see, and Ajacks asks no more" We want nothing gratuitously; but pay for services rendered. Them that render no se vice get no pay, by right. As the Chicago Conservator says: A lesson is to be learned from the Republican victory just won in Kentucky, namely: that patience and endurance, when you are for the right, need not ever be abandoned. The colored people, our cotemporary says, in the south, will get justice by a continuation of their advocacy for their rights. We believe that Has not the prophets said before one jot or tittle of His word shall fail, heaven and earth would banish. Dr. John A. Wheeler is one of the leading Republicans and if he is the candidate for sheriff of Sangamon county, two and one half years hence, he will be elected. The democrats can't find a man strong enough to beat him. If he is a candidate for some higher state office four years hence, he will, in all prob ability, be elected. One thing is certain and creditable: Gov. Deneen is not pursuing any "undue methods" to get the nomination--he is simply a candidate on his merits. The small fellows feel the good in the governor already, he having raised their salaries to good proportions. They are forcing Yates up again as a candidate for governor. Yates will not likely be a candidate, but if he does, it will be on terms amicable to Deneen, and such a combination will be as unalterable as the laws of the Medes and Persians. Yates and Deneen are the strongest men politically, in the state. What the people want, as Dr. B. T. Washington says, are men and women who can do things and produce results. That parable he gave relative to McKinley wanting a man to take the message to 'Garcia' without asking a question, is the finest and most timely and applicable we have seen or heard. Andrew Russel may have an opponent, but he will be the nominee beyond all peradventure. Are all the able men in the A. M E. church, not already bishops to be candidates for the episcopacy? No responsible, honest, hard, working colored man will grieve when a loafing, criminal Negro is put in jail or the work-house. In fact, that's the place for him. Richmond, Va. Planet. Forum promises to be one of the very best advertising mediums 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. 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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. 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. 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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. | society na ocal [4 | MUSICAL INSTRUCTIONS | 1 am now ready to resume my work as musical instructress. All persons desiring to take lessous on piano, call or address me. Mrs. Abner Naylor 830 s.3d St. - Springfleld, 11. Mr. Geo. Bates returned home Friday accompanied by his wite They had been the guests of thei: son, Frank and other relative: in Chicago. Quite a feast was had before they returned, on su occasion of Frank‘s 21st birth day anniversary. When in Lincoln stop with Mrs. McKinney, 1006 Kast Pek- in. Hus a nice boarding and lodging place. Som» editcrials in next week's Forum are: ‘Inefficient’ house girls, cooks and butlers;‘ the present municipal government and the State candidates and their fitnesses. Do not miss this number, especially. [ Editor. ] Mr, L. F Osborne and wife were tendered an unique surprise party last Thursday night, a post marital of much enjoyment The Oviver & Petits, music and magic wonder store will be put on soon after Tha-ksgiving Watch The Forum and be ready for the show. Mrs, A. W. Williams, of East Pine St., entertained a few of her lady friends, Toursday. Bloomington, Ill. Messrs, Caldwell of W, Monroe street, are entertaining their neice, Miunie Caldwell of Van- data, Mo—The Toanksgiving services will be heid in tne 3rd Coristian church this year, ‘The sermon will be preached at 10 + m:—Chas. Reaves has left the city. —Miss Maymie Withers was the happy recipient of many val uable birthday presents this week,—Mr, Goins and wife, head waiter of the ['linois hotel, have returned to Chicago He suc. ceeded C. H, Barton who lately went to Baltimore,—The File- thea Club of the A. M, EB. churen held tbeir busives; meeting at the home of Miss Hawkius —Mrs Delia Savage has returned after an extended visit in Missouri — Prof, Catewejoe has left the city for a visit with his mother ino California.—Misses Rena Grigs by and Bell Caihoun, spent Sun day in Holder.—Mr. Edwards o! Holder. is reported seriously il] at his bome,--The_ svcial held at the 8d Christian church, Thurs day evening, was a success. -- Elder John Jack will fill the pul: pitat the 38a Christian church Sunday evening,--Mrs, Drew of Holder, was in the city Tuesday, on business, The revival at the M:. ,Pisgat Baptist chureh con tinues with interest. Bro. Shir ley’s sermon, Sunday evening greatly pleased his audience. Hi dealt with the Israelites in th O.d Testament and divided thei journeys into dated periods tha showed considerable brain work -C. E. Jackson is now prepare to do your photographing at an; time. THE F- RUM ‘THANKSGIVING + NTERTAINMENT Ar MASONIC - HALL Thursday. Nev. 28th Music, Songs, Dances Program at 8,30 -harp. Admission oo. 85e An Ordinance Providing Fer a Sidewatk: Be it ordained by the City Counci! of the City of Springtield, Hlinois. Section-l.—That a cement side walk, four feet in width and 160 feet in length be laid in west front of the lol or parcel of jand situated: in the city of Springfleid, Sangamon County,- Hlinois, and described: Lot 3, Block No. 4 of BE. [les sub Division of Land No, 1, w the city of Springneia, Lilinois section 2,—Sidewalk shall be laid in accordance with the provision of an ordinance passed by this council October 23rd, A. D. 1905, and known as “An ordinance in relation to the construction of sidewalks.” section 3.—The grade of said walk shall conform with a stake set by the City Knyineer at either end of tbe proposed sidewalk. Section 4—This ordinance shall be in force and effect from and after ivs passage and approval and due publi- cation. Passed) Nov 18, 1907, approved Nov. 19, 1907, City Clerk, J. Emr Sarre, Mtyor, Roy R. Reece An Ordinance Providing For a Sidewalk. Re it ordained by the City Council of the City of Springfie d, [linois Section L—That a cement sidewaik four feet in’ width and 1h4 feet in leagth be laid in south front of the lotor parcel of land situated in the city of Springtfieid, Sangamon County Lhinois, and described as follows! Lot 3 Block 4 of E, Lles sub-divi- sien of land No 1, to the city of Springfleld, 11 section 2 —Said sidewalk shall be laid in accordance with the provi- sion of an ordinance passed by this council October 23rd. A. D, 1905, and known as “An ordinance in relation wo the covstruction of sidewalks.” Section 3—The grade of esaid oralik shall conform with a stake set by the City Engineer at either end of the proposed sidewalk. Section 4—This ordinance shall be in force and effect from and after it passage and approval and due publi cation, Passed Noy, 18, 1907, approvec Noy. 19, 1907. City Clerk, J) Emin Swit Mayor, Roy R REECE Normal, Illinois. Julia Handy improves very slowly.—Miss Ruby Locke, form. erly of Normal, now living in N. Dakota, is the guest of Mr, aud Mrs. M, Bradshaw Mrs. A.J. Young is on the sick list this week. You can hunt and kill quail with gun, only between November 10th and De- cember 20th, both inclusive, of each year. You must not kill any eee chicken or grouse for a period of four ae from the Ist of July, 1907, or any wild turkey, pheasant, or partridge for a period of six years from July 1, 1907. You must not net, trap or ensnare quail or prairie chicken, pheasants or partridges at any time or under any circumstances, unless authorized so to do by the State Game commissioner. You can kill woodcock and mourning doves only between August Ist and No- vember 30th, both inclusive, of each year. You can kill grey, red, fox or black squirrels only between July 1st and No- vember 15th, both inclusive, of each year, You can kill all kinds of snipe and plover only between September ist and May ist of each succeeding year. You can kill wild geese, ducks, and brant, and coots, rail or other water fowl from September 1st to April 15th, both inclusive, of each year. You must not kill wild Reet ducks, brant and other water fowl after sun- down or before sunrise of each succeeding day. You must not kill wild geese, duck or brant or other water fowl from any steamboat, sailboat, electric or gasoline launch, or from any sink box or sneak boat or artificial blind in the open waters of this state. You must not kill wild geese, ducks, brant, quail, prairie chicken, grouse oF squirrel for market or commercial pur- poses. You must not sell or have in possession for the purpose of selling or transport for the purpose of sale, any wild geese ducks, brant, quail, prairie chicken, Eee or squirrel ‘that has been killed in the State of Mlincis, You must not, at any time, kill more than 20 wild ducks, geese or brant, ot more than 15 quails, or game birds of ans one kind in one day. You must not kill, catch or have ir possession, living or dead, any wild birc |or part of bird, other than a game bird except English sparrow, crow, crow: ,| blackbird or chicken hawk, and ee mus | not purchase or expose such birds fo sale. “ Olarrgon, Morern Druggist _ 213 South Sixth Street. Pure Drugs © and 'foilet Art®cles Come * one # Come - all. ‘Y e e aad a Capital City = == Pantitorium Fine Tailoring--Latest Styles of the Season on Hand ...: Cleaning, Dyeing, Pressing, Repairing Ladies’ Garments a specialty Satisfaction Guaranteed—Gouds Called fur and Delivered Monthly Terms Given e { Bell 535 Monthly Terms Phones 24 Inter-State 99 = ga 109 S, 4th St. * SPRINGFIELD, ILL. J. W. Slaughter. Prop. SYNOPSIS OF GAME LAW. You must not destroy or reme@ve ven, the nests the eggs of any prairie chicken, grouse, quail, wild turkey, duck, goose oF brant, ‘or song birds. You can kill for commercial purposes and transport for sale or market all kinds of snipe, plover, mourning doves and rab- bits. You must not offer for sale or trans- port for the purpose of selling, any snipe or plover op mourning doves after the expiration of five days next succeeding the first day of the closed season; nor can you sell the same during the first two days of the open season. Inhabitants of this state can receive game coming from other states where it fs lawful to kill and ship out of such | states, and expose and sell on the market tin said villages and cities such game be- tween the Ist day of October and the Ist ‘day of February of the following year. |All license, Whether resident or non- tresident, expires on the first day of June of_each year. , >You must not use, or attempt to use. the license of another person, or in any man- ner make any changes in any leense for the purpose of transferring the same, un- iger penalty of prosecution for forgery. “Owners of farm lands, their children or tenants, can hunt and kill game on their. own farms during the open season when it is lawful to kill game, without procur- ing such resident license, but they must not hunt beyond the lines of their own farm lands without a hunter's license. The State Game Commissioner, his wardens or deputies, may hunt, ensnare or entrap. game birds and animals _and transport them to sections of the State where a scarcity of these game birds or animals exists. for the purpose of propa- gating and restocking said section of the State. | you must procure a license before hunt. ine rabbits, but they may be killed and sold in any number and in all seasons of the year. | NN. B.—Remember that the title to and Jownership of all birds and game in the state is declared to be in the state. See | Section 11 of the Game Law. JOHN A. WHEELER, State Game Commissioner, ‘| Springfield, I.