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THE FORUM Howard University Forty years Old. On Nov. 18, 1907 there was at Washington. the Capital of this Nation, a memorable time. It was the celebration of the 40th anniversary of Howard university the leading institution for higher education among colored people, and the installation of Dr. Wilbur Thirkild as president of that University. Among the notable men who sat on the rostrum and spoke whose wise and logical utterances have not only reverberated the globe, but have created a new impetus and a new inspiration in every colored American so fortunate as to have read them. Were his excellency, Prest Dent Roosevelt his honorable ambassador, Bryce of London, Dr. Jno E. Bowen, president of Gammon Theological Seminary, Atlanta, Ga., and Andrew Carnegie, Millionaire philanthropist: All who read those addresses will declare them able and sane to the core, and will be favorably impressed by them all, but more especially by Carnegie's and Dr. Thirkild. We are sorry we are not able to quote at length these rich sayings, but space forbids. Another Admonition. Why don't you colored people of Springfield, patronize your colored firms. Can't we pound an ouncv of srHse into your heads? You see the large city papers call for Ice clerks, stenographers factory girls, salesmen and salesladies; this means white, and yet you cannot be made to see the inevitable necessity and the efficacy in our demand. What in the world are you made of? Are you possessed with race prejudice yourselues, or 6re you mean and ignorant? We also entreat you patronize only the white firms, that advertise in the colored papers. Don't patronize those that refuse. We are not afraid to tell their names. We shall do so too soon. Watch the Forum and pick out the ads you see occasionally. Do in business as you do politics. There is Andrew Gordon, let him repair your shoes, let Drs. Henderson or Ware do some of your medical services; let Rhoden care for some of your dead. There are Ed. L. White, Miss Addie Duncan, J. Edward Thompson, grocers, Osby and Brown, Neal and Brown and so on. Read the Forum and pay for what you get. And you colored business people, don't over charge customers, nor insult them; treat them right, keep your places clean, deliver goods promptly, and do fair. Washington Irving Literary. A literary club, under the above name, has been launched having for its end a research after noble deeds done by our great men of learning and opinion. Mrs. Lizzie Wilkius is pres "Be ye doers and not sayers only." ident; Mrs. Luticia Hubbard-Lee is secretary. The club meets at the residents of the members every two weeks: Much good may be evolved from such a club. Will Make Improvements. It is the aim and the desire of The Forum, to make some marked improvements, after the holidays, in our local news and personals department. We shall evolve a plan, or exhibit the plan, we have already evolved, whereby, all the important locals deaths, marriages, sick, etc., will be obtainable without inconvenience to our patrons, or embarrassment; also relieve us of a great deal of work. It is the hope of the management to make The Forum, livlier and better editorially and otherwise, than ever before. A Colored Shoe Store The time is ripe for us to do thinss. There should be a colored shoe store here, or a shoe store owned and operated by colored people. Not exclusively shoes, but hats, shirts, collars, collars, ties, etc. But in considering such projects, never pass off time with pessimists, skeptics and deceitful people—ignorant egotists are dangerous—shun them. Such men as R. A. Byrd, Dr. Henderson, J. H. Mosby, J. A. Carpenter, C. H. Morgan, J. C. Cousins, Thos, W. Warrick, Frank Wilkins. T. A. Brown, J. B. Osby, A. M. Williams, H. B. Hughes, A. J. Gordon and others as promoters, will succeed. Let it be done. 3,500 colored people here; at least, who spend $700 a year for shoes. Bloomington News Notes. C. E. Jackson is seriously ill. The Fort laundry is doing a rushing business. The Ladies' Aid Society held a social at the home of Geo. Hoagland, Friday evening. The U. B. church had baptizing Tuesday night. The Third Christian church had baptizing, Wednesday evening. The candidate was from the Normal church. Prof. Catewejoe the Zulu clairavoyant and psychologist has returned to his headquarters in Bloomington from Chicago and is located at 602 N. Prairie. He would like to hear from those who cannot visit his parlors in person. Correspondence solicited. Mrs. Poung of E. Market St., is entertaining her daughter in law who is passing through this city after attending her father's funeral in Pontiac. Leon Williams was seen on our streets this week. The churches are busy making preparations for Christmas. Jacksonville, Ill. The Ladies' Art Club met at the residence of Mrs. Strong. Prof. Houston of Hillsburg, was in the city last week. Rev. Crumble, pastor of the Baptist church, was somewhat ill last week. Rev. W. W. Goff and wife returned from Pittsfield. Louis Bell went to Bowling Green on the 9. The Ladies' Aid Society will meet at the residence of Katie House. Ida Guthrie has been somewhat indisposed for a week. A Reception --- Mrs, Anna Atkinson entertained at her home, 1718 E. Washington street Monday night, the 9, in honor of Mrs Adell Smith of Quincy. A short program was rendered as followsA Piano.....Mrs. Brown Voice.....Miss Etta Davis Piano.....Mrs. Adell Smith Voice.....Mrs. Etta Brown Recital.....Mrs. E. B. Smith Duett, piano and guitar—Mrs. Adell Smith and Mr Sam Bynum of Quincy. Voice.....Little Daisy Henington Those present were—Mr. and Mrs. Bert Singleton, Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Morrison, Mr. and Mrs. Sam Bynum, Quincy; Mrs. Adell Smith, Mrs. E. B. Smith, Mrs. Hessie Cottman, Mrs Bessie Mosby, Mrs. Etta Brown, Mrs. Laura Jones, Mrs. Mabel Curtis. Miss Etta Davis. Messrs. Rider of Pittsburg, Pa., Kimberling, Geo. McWhorters of Wichita, Kansas. At 11 o'clock excellent lunch was served after which all departed for their homes. Lincoln News. The Christmas trees of the 2d Baptist and Allen churches are both to be held at the churches on Christmas eve. Burnel Starks is not much im. proved. Miss Daisey Parker has gone to Peoria for a short visit. Miss R. Randolph has come home for the winter. Ben Orendorff and Miss Lucy Russell were quietly married last Saturday. The two lodges the True Reformers and Good Samaritans will give a grand entertainment in Pat Casey hall on Christmas night. The Booker T. Washington Club called a meeting last Monday eve., and arranged a fine program for their entertainment on Thursday, Dec. 26 at Allen chapel. Bro. Ben Johnson of Springfield will assist Rev. J. Bass in his revival meeting. Dec, 15. Miss Cooper returned from Peoria where she has been visiting her son and daughter. Joe Motley left Wednesday morning for Decatur to be the guest of his brother, Ed., for a few days. Lee Dent, the blacksmith is now employed at the Cunningham shop. Mrs. Philis Orendorff entertained at her home on N; San gamon last Thursday eve., a well respected crowd in a surbrise party on Miss Fannie Choice, of Cleveland, Ohio. Let those who have friends get them to subscribe for the Forum, and don't forget to straighten up with the collect r before the end of the year, so we can start out anew. Republican National Convention. The Republican national convention will be held in Chicago, greatest convention city in America, owing to two facts, namely: its geographical situation, and its liberality—good treatment and ample accommodations. This convention will be called in June. When that august body assembles, there is something 'doing.' Ssuth Bend. Ind: A big dinner was given at Thos W. Walker's flat on Monday eve. Dec. 9, from 9 to 12 p. m. The evening was pleasantly spent in a social way, cards being the diversion of the evening. Geo. W. Bland is the best head waiter in the west. He has in charge, main dining room, drill room and cafe. T. Walker will sell out his rooming house January 7, going out of business. He will leave South Bend January 15. for Chicago. A. Stanford will have charge of the flat. The boys regret to see Walker leave. Clarence Lamont, who was formerly connected with the McInerny & Doran cigar store, and his brother-in-law, Geo. W. Bland have purchased the Waiters' club at 110 N. Main street. A number of improvements have been made which will make the place modern in every detail. The place includes a barber shop a cigar establishment, pool and billiard rooms. M. Lamont will have charge of the place. Wilson Inaugurated Governor. Hon. A. E. Wilson, Republican was this week inaugurated governor of the 'blue grass state," (Kentucky) amidst pompt and splendor, such as is noted for Kentucky. This makes the sectime in some years, a Republican occupied that honored pedestal. We hope for him and his a merry Xmas and an everlasting good administration. - THE FORUM 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 & Sixth St. Phone Main 998 THE FORUM'S STAFF. B. L. Rogers, Editor and Manager. Will H. arbour, Associate Editor and Secretary. Thompson Bros., Branch Office. Somers The Printer 305j Se. 6th St. EDITORIAL Saturday Dec. 41 1907 PROVIDENCE. God moves in a mysterious way, His wonders to perform; He plants His footsteps on the sea And rides upon the storm. Blind unbelief is sure to err, And scan his works in vain; God is His own interpreter, And he will make it plain. —William Cowper. Secretary of State Rose announces that he will be a candidate for re-election to that office, which position he has held for three consecutive terms. The Forum judges that he has done to suit the majority or else he would not be allowed to remain there so long. It is now the duty devolved upon his "belligerents" to prove that they are entitled to the place and will give better and more profitable service, in order that he (Rose) be defeated. The Clansman Given Cold Reception. From the tone of the daily papers Sunday morning, the Clausman, got its just deserts, a comparatively small audience. The management refused to sell colored people tickets, fearing, we presume, some disturbance, but colored people are not so inclined. We had only one object in view: to see if the show was put on as it was before; Mayor Reece having told the management that certain parts were not to be presented; if they were he (Reece) would stop the show. ip so facto, hence our object in attempting to go, as we were competent to judge if it were the same. Its designs are evil and will run its course, briefly, and dies unable to rise, among its worshipers, like all error. Who Crispus Attucks Was. It appears that but a few white people and also colored, know who Crispus Attucks was. It is a shame too, that historians, knowing as they evidently did, these men of color and their names were not mentioned; heroes as they were, fighting for the perpetuity of the nation. THE FORUM Crispus Attucks, let it be here after known, fell at Boston in 1775, when Warren fell. Warren the man Webster eulogized in his Bnker Hill oration. Why Webster and the other great men failed to mention these colored martyrs, is not conceivable. Three other colored men fell there, but Attucks was the first, even before Warren. It is said that the famous general, Alexander, misunderstood in a very signal manner the heroic actions of a dog that he owned. He came in possession of an Indian dog, and by way of trying this crack dog, Alexander caused various heroic and heraldic beasts to be let loose against him: first a stag, but the dog lay still; then a swine, he lay still; then a bear, he lay still. Alexander was on the point of condemning him, and excluding him from the military family when a great, strong lion was let forth. The dog arose, and tore the lion in pieces. Just so the actious of many heroic men are misunderstood, because they dot expend their strength and energy on every little insignificant opponent that demonstrates the spirit of opposition. Heroic men should deal with heroic measures. Alexauder's dog taught him a very beautiful lesson.—National Baptist Union. The Filipinos' Assembly. Oh the 16th of last October, the people of the Philippine Islands, were given more self governing powers to make their own local laws, which laws, of course, must conform to American ideas and sanction Secretary of War Taft, by virtue of his office, was there and set up, theoretically, if not in fact, the first Filipino Assembly or Congress. Secretary Taft was received with loud acclaim and pomp. Senor Sergio Osmena, a very able parliamentarian, and brainy man, is speaker of the house or leader. It must be noted, also, that the dusky men of the archipelago, are not fools, but many are statesmen, commanding the admiration and attention of all nations; with superior education and refinement to many of the American white people who have been sent there, messengers Plenipotentiaries. Provicial governers, etc. Auginaldo, was an exceptionally shrewd man, with rare qualifications. The Filipinos will now start on a partial autonomical government and prove to the world their fitness for self government in the entirety. Colored people who are dissatisfied with this country, will do well to go to these islands and assist. When colored gilrs spend more time at home studying house keeping, culinary, etiquette and other domestic prerequisites to social and matrimonial happiness and less time at corrupt balls, where dudes and loafers dominate, and quit running after men but let men seek them, there will be a more congenial living and a better and more tenacious marrying, more prolonged living together, few divorce cases and a preponderance of happiness, tranquility and love. We hold these truths to be self evident. TUCKER'S PLACE. Board and Lodging House, First class accommodations Regular meals at regular meal hours. 206 North 14 St. New Telepnone, 1478. If you're in doubt let us lead trump to you? The "Imperial., is always the proper hat never alike two seasons together--except in price ---$3.00. PETER MYE PETER MYERS & CO For Fine Commercial Work HAMANN The Printer 305 SOUTH SIXTH ST. Capital Law 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. McKINNER 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. ER MYERS & CO 529 North Side Square For Fine Commercial Work Telephone 998 All Laundry. Quick Work and Prompt in Delivery. and make courtesy, good treatment to all Our Motto e the Forum for your, patronage. GEO. BOLMAN, Prop. Washington Street. Capital Laundry. 723 E. Washington Street. Both Telephones: 207. MCKINNEY HANT TAILOR J. W. MCKINNEY MERCHANT TAILOR Pablo Picasso OUR ADVERTISING RATES. For display matter one time, 15c the inch; over one time, 10c, 6 months or one year, special prices made. Reading matter, one time, 7c the line; seven words to the line; over one time 5c; for long articles or church advertising, some reduction. For clubs, socials, ect., when matter contains over 75 words and under 200, send 50 cents if you desire it published in full. MANAGER. See E. L. Rogers for the best sick and accident policies. $10 per week Xmas Presents You know how difficult it is to pick out the right Xmas presents for a man or boy, even if you ask him, he can't tell you what he wants. We give below a few reminders of the fine line of goods that we are showing. We store goods until Xmas it bought now. FIVE STORES E. W. CLOTHING HOUSE FREEPORT, ILL. ROCKFORD, ILL. STERLING, ILL. SPRINGFIELD, ILL. BIOUX CITY, IA. Chas. A. Pfleffer, - Manager. Men's Men's suits..... " Overcoats..... " Hat..... " Caps..... " Shirts..... " Mufflers..... " Neckwear..... " Umbrellas..... " Glove..... " Suspenders..... " Vests..... " Sweaters..... We store Chas. AMERICAN HAIR- GROWER. coats..... 6 1 ss..... ers..... wear..... rellas..... e..... enders..... s..... 10 aters... We store good E. Y. Chas. A. HAIR- ER. THE WEEKLY PRESS Dandruff Is Mean Stuff 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 as Press ifficult it is to pick cut n or boy, even if you wants. We give below goods that we are show Presents to pick out the right Xmas n if you ask him, he can't rive below a few reminders e are showing. Boys' Boys' suits.....2 00 to $8 00 “ Overcoats.....2 00 to 5 00 “ Hats ..... 50 to 1 50 “ Caps ..... 25 to 1 00 “ Mufflers..... 25 to 1 50 “ Neckwear ..... 25 to 50 “ Umbrellas..... 25 to 1 00 “ Gloves..... 25 to 75 “ Suspenders ..... 25 to 50 “ Sweaters..... 50 to 2 00 “ Wool waists ..... 50 to 1 00 goods until Xmas it bu FIVE STORES CLOTHING HOUS FREEPORT, ILL. ROCKFORD, ILL. STERLING, ILL. SPRINGFIELD, ILL. BIOUX CITY, IA. A. Pfleffer, - M mas it bought now. E STORES LOTHING HOUSE T. ILL. D. ILL. G. ILL. LD. ILL. TY. IA. Manager. $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. Bible Reading, 11 to 12 a. m. Preaching at 8 p. m. Instruction in the chief parts of the Christian doctrines every Wednesday at 8 p. m. One and all are cordially invited to attend these services. Rev. Jas. H. Doswell, Pastor. G. EDW. BAUMANN CHAS. T. BAUMANN. Baumann Bros.... 12 a. m. 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. TON'S Corner 7th and Washington Sts 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 Prescription Druggists. (Deutsche Apotheke) Both Phones 654 Your patronage solicited. St. Augustine's Mission. Don't borrow the Forum. FOR SALE. De Witt County, Illinois—Waynesville. One fine piece of residence property. Modern house in good condition $450.00. Easy terms. One hundred and sixty acres 31/2 miles from Waynesville, improved, twenty acres in pasture, at $115.00 per acre. Rents for $900.00 per annum. Terms easy. C. H. JONES, 116 S. 7th St., Springfield, Ill. WHITE - - HOUSE SALOON 819 E. Washington St. SCHLITZ BEER 8. J. MORTON, Proprietor. Breaking The "Color Line." Is the subject of an editorial to appear serially in The Forum, beginning with the Christmas number. We must not spend so much money on Excursions. King Oscar Dies. The aged King Oscar, of Sweden, is dead. He was probably the oldest ruler of Europe. His son, Gustaf, ascends the throne. St. Peters A. M. E. Church, Decatur. Rev. Jones, of St. Peters A. M E. church, Decatur, is a progressive man, with modern, improved ideas. The church has a choir of twelve, highly creditably and talented are its personnel, Mrs. S. B. Jones, is directress. If any thing we believe, is a solution to the so-called problem, it is the manifestation of intelligence in our ecclesiastical bodies. This man, Rev. Jones, is doing what the leading white churches here do, namely: publish a weekly church bulletin. 7x5 inches. 4 pages, giving the church roster, auxiliaries, their weekly meetings, announcements, collections and selectious or "editorials" for thought. It is the most unique and up-to date thing we have seen before in a colored church. This dispenses with reading out announcements. We hope Rev. Jones will mail a few sample copies to the pastors here and that other ministers over the state and the land, will emulate him. We are in receipt of Vol. 1 No. 7. The following paragraphs are from this aforesaid bulletin: Weekly Thought. Character is now what the world demands in men as never before; it is what the world needs. Each aspiring soul must strive to build character, and thus help himself and the whole. The strongest and best character is constructed when we do not ask of an act will it help self, but is it a good and right act; that will injure none and help all. NOTICE. NOTICE The Illinois Colored Historical Society will meet Sunday afternoon, Dec. 22d at Mrs. Leanah Outland's 610 S. Spring street, at 2.30 p.m. to select delegates to the Illinois State Historical Society and propose annual report.—Dr. J. H Magee Pres. The dance at Masonic Hall Christmas night, will be the event of the season. Bring your wife or your best girl and enjoy the evbning. McCALL PATTERNS 10 15 NONE HIGHER Traig Mark There are more McCall Patterns sold in the Uni- lize than of any other magazine pattern. This is co- count of their style, accuracy and simplicity. McCall's Huge on The Queen of Fashion has one of the largest collections of other ladies' magazine, celebrity and lifestyle numbers ever sold. Latest to 10 cents. Every subscriber gets a McCall Pac- tion free. See the today Capitol City Lodge, No. 12, K. of P., meets every second and fourth Monday night of each month in Masonie hall on North Eighth street. Special meetings made known by K. of R. & S.. In These Times - You may not want to spend much money for presents; but you want to send something to your friends. Why not send a book, one of the most satisfactory and attractive of Presents, and one of the cheapest? Call ‘ and ‘see The New Holiday Books Christmas Gifts for All. See Us Before You Buy. SIMMONS’ BOOK STORE 124 E. Side Square, Springfield, Ill. Steam Dying, first-class repairing 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. All work called for and delivered. Give me a call. i OLD P HONE 834. Wilson and Carter Proprietors, acapella at i a ad 2 An Advertisment in TheForum Brings Instant Results. Is Prepared to do stenographic work ofall kinds. See us or call at 305 south sixth pe : oa Briaz us your typewriting and let ter-writing, rates good. Siirecibpesetc ent Aes oe Mesias IRS Get in the reading ce Please don’t put the collectors off bapers are for sale at: J. E. Thomp-| ny: telling them you want to see the son, L. F. Osborne's Pool Room, ‘The | dees pene Pekin Cafe, Brown & Neal's Restau-|°00r- We employ them because we rant, Elk I, Cafe, At these places you| have not time for that ourselves, can secure the New York Age, Boston| When the collectors come, pay them. Guardian, The Freeman, Richmond ar a ee Planet, The Voice, The Colored Amer-| ‘ ican Magazine, The Forum, Ete. It is no benefit to have given me something, but it is a benefit to have POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENTS. | | jag me te obtain something for I hereby announce myself a candi- date for nomination for the office of Stute’s attorney, subject to the deci- sion ofthe democratic voters of an- gamon County. Tuomas L. JARRETT. \ Pda 5 Siti 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. | “It is no benefit to have given me something, but it is a benefit to have enabled me te obtain something for myself.”—Emerson. ———— Parties will please enter into ne business transactions for this paper with anyone save authorized agents Time Table of Springfield Consolidated Railway Co. | Cars for North Fifth street will leave Fifth and Monroe every 7% minutes from 6:07 a. m., until 8:00 p. m.; every 10 minutes from 8:00 p. m. until 11:20 p., m.; owl cars will leave Cats for South Fifth street will leave Fifth and’ Monroe every 7% minutes from 6:07 a. m. until 7:45 p. Fifth and Monroe every 12 minutes from 6:00 a. m. until 11:24 p. m.; owl cars leave at 11:48 p. m., 12:00 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 a.m. Cars for Spring street leave Fifth and Monroe every 12 minutes from 6:08 a. m. until 11:20 p. m.; owl cats leave at 11:44 p. m., 12:08 and 12:30 a.m. Cars for East Carpenter street leave Fifth and Monroe every 12 minutes from 6:08 a. m. until 11:20 p. m.; owl cars leave at 11:44 p. m., 12:07 and 12:30 a. m. Cars for South Grand avenue leave Fifth and Monroe every 15 minutes from 6:0% a. m, until 11:22 p. m.; owl cars leave at 11:45 p, m., 12:07 and 12:30 a. m. Cars for Lawrence avenue leave Fifth and Monroe every 12 minutes from 6:00 a. m., until 11:36 p. m.; owl cars leave at 12:00 midnight and 12:30 a.m. | Cars for North Ninth street leave ‘Fifth and Monroe every 12 minutes ‘from 6:00 a, m., until 11:36 p. m. , Cars for East Capitol avenue leave eee and Monroe every 12 minutes ‘from 6:00 a, m. until 11:36 p. m.; owl cars leave at 12:00 midnight and 12:30 a.m. Cars for South Eleventh and 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. m. and 12:07 a.m. Cars for Governor street leave Fifth and Monroe every 15 minutes from | 6:07 a. m, until 11:22 p. m.; owl cars leave at 12:30 a. m. Cars for South Highth 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. Manager Peerless Ideal Portrait Co Business Letters, Deeds. Wills and Mortgages drawn. All business confidential. Office: 116 South Seventh Street. BELL PHONES: Res. 2595 r 38 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: —— Calls promptly made. ? Don’t ForceEt I am now doing a general Real Estate —AND— Loan Business Property in all parts of the City efiered for the very Lowest Prices and best TERMS. Loans made on Property or Anything of Value. Sttriet] y Confidential Ladies Business solicited Puongs: Office 2322 Res. 1768r2 A. Morris Williams, Williams’ Bldg. . ith & Washington Pe ‘Ay re pias: bet ata 15 ee ae A tae rity IME GARD ane cy CL) ete mean 4 A eo CTE Se, a) aie GES Vaaaeeme in Gis oS Sele Sh J Oe Se. amebiayse Estes “a” ILLINOIS TRACTION SYSTEM. East Bound for Decatur, Clinton and all intermediate points. *5:00 a.m, 11:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. 6:00 a.m, 412:00 noon. 76:00 p.m, 7:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 78:00 a.m. 72:00 p.m. *8:00 p.m, 9:00 a.m, 3:00 p.m. °9:00 p.na, +10:00 a.m. +4:00 p.m. *11:00 p.m. Springfield & Northeastern Traction Co. Northbound. Southbound. 6:00am 3:30 pm 5:00 am 3:30 pm. 6:30 am 5:00 pm 6:30 am 5:00 pm 8:00 am 6:30 pm 8:00 am 6:30 Dm 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 Springfield for Lincoln: +5, 7, 9 and 11 a. m.; 1, 3, 5, 7, 9 and ll p. m. #5 a. m., daily except Sunday. Southbound, for Carlinville, Gillespie, Staunton, Litchfield. Edwardsville, St. Louis, and all intermediate points: *5:00am °10:00 am 3:00pm _ 7:00pm $8:00 am 1:00 pm °6:00 pm **8:30 pm 7:00am §12:00 noon 5:00 pm_ 10:00 pm *6:00am 11:00 am $4:00 pm MTEOTPA 411:30 pm local and sleeper. *Daily except Sunday. +Limited cars. stopping at towns only. Limited cars, making all stops. °Corp Belt Limited for St. Louis. @Capital City Limited. **Local through car making all stops. aS OO Ca NO SMOKB CINDERS =} STAR THEATRE. Open Every Night Best Vaudeville Seen in the City. Prices: 10 cents, box seats, 25c, 811 E. Washington St. Springfield, Illinois, T e Stalwart Pro tective. League. Meets First Monday of each Month at Odd Fellow’s Hall, South Fifth Street. R. S. DONALDSON, Pres. DR. J. H. MAGEE, Secy. Subscribe for the Forum. Forum promises to be one of the very best advertising mediums @ =| \ Total expenditures ..... $ 13,962 21 LEDGER ASSETS Mortgage loans on real estate$ 73,030 23 Cash in bank ..... 158,321 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 91 Commission and brokerage ... 1,845 90 Total liabilities ... $ 7,215 68 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 ... $ 76,186 04 EXPENDITURES. Losses paid during the year ... $ 8,578 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 unearned 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. (Seal) Leffler R. Corbitt, Notary Public. OFFICIAL PUBLICATION. Annual statement of the Indiana Lumberman's 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 employees 7,664 06 Taxes, repairs and expenses on real estate 663 34 Amount of all other expenditures 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 ... $ 43 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 LIABILITIES. 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. 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. agents and employes ..... 161,163 76 Rents paid during the year.. 7,660 58 Taxes, repairs and expenses on real estate ..... 1,088 02 All other taxes, licenses, insurance department fees, legal, etc ..... 45,057 69 Amount of all other expenditures ..... 29,372 27 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 clerk's 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 ADMITTED. Depreciation from book value of real estate, bonds and stocks ..... $25,971 72 Gross premiums in course of collection ..... 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 1st 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 ADMITTED. 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 00 INCOME. Premiums received during the year ... $ 457,340 45 Interest, rents and dividends Amount received from all other sources ... $ 56 07 Total income ... $ 491,195 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 OFFICIAL PUBLICATION. LEDGER ASSETS. Book value of real estate owned by the company ... $ 245,763 18 Book value of bonds and stocks ... 507,531 91 Cash on hand and in bank ... 24,989 44 Total ledger assets ... $ 778,284 53 Interest accrued ... $ 1,500 00 Market value of real estate, over book value ... 19,236 82 Other non-ledger assets ... 3,464 61 Gross Premiums in course of Gross assets ..... $$ 891,544 23 DEDUCT ASSETS NOT ADMITTED. 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 employees ... 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- 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. Amount of unpaid losses ..... $ 6,100 00 Total unearned premiums ..... 63,259 30 Commission and brokerage ..... 114 10 All other liabilities ..... 227 92 Total liabilities ..... $ 69,701 92 MISCELLANEOUS. Total premiums received during the year in Illinois ... $ 14,125 48 Total losses incurred during the year in Illinois ... $ 4,475 00 JOHN R. RONNELE. 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 opinion. Say what you think if you believe. The Christmas Month is Here This is strictly a specialty store, where we make it a study only to sell the best grade of goods. Our store is a quality store. Every recipient of a Christmas present appreciates quality. Purchase your gifts here and you will be sure to please him. Popular Prices Prevail Handsome Smoking Jackets Traveling B Popular Prices Prevail Rich Lounging Gowns Fur and Dress Gloves Beautiful Bath Robes Fine Suit Cases Silk and Linen Initial Handkerchief Silk Reed Fancy Waistcoats for day and Exquisite Neckwear in a Silk Umbrellas for Ladies and College Hats Silk and Linen Initial Handkerchiefs Fancy Half Hose Silk Reefers for day and evening wear Fancy Waistcoats for day and evening wear Exquisite Neckwear in all the fashionable shapes Silk Umbrellas for Ladies and Gentlemen College Hats, Derbies, Silk and Opera Hats JOHN LUTZ HAT 204 South S Men's Furnisher Some Prominent Colored Men. B. CLEM—Mr. Barney Clem, residing at 900 S. College St., is another pioneer resident of Springfield of whom we are proud. He owns this beautiful piece of property, which is in a ve y valuable section of the city. Mr. Clem is well known by all, and is considered a man of high moral persausions; has reared a respectable family—all energetic and enterprising—this goes to show that it is the bad environments, that cause so many debased and worthless boys and girls, men and women—lack of home training. Mr. Clem trained his children right at home, assisted by his estimable wife during her life time. He is worth pointing to as an emulation. L. H. GREEN—L H. Green, who conducts a hair dressing establishment, the largest in the city, is a man, intelligent, prolific and frugal. He is a business man who knows how to conduct business; looks after his business and works—he is not afraid to work; although he has five and six colored ladies employed year by year. He has property on N. 2d street, and owns the place where his business is, Capitol avenue near 6th street, a brick structure. He takes an active part in church and benevolent purposes—he is a highly respected man because he stands for something and has a bank account. These are the people who will stand the crucial test of racial capability to manage the affairs of state. BROWN & Osby-We also point to J. B. Osby and T. M. Brown with pride-they conduct a livery aces Prevail Traveling Bags Silk Suspenders Leather Toilet Cases Collar and Cuff Bags archiefs Fancy Half Hose fers for day and evening wear evening wear all the fashionable shapes Gentlemen , Derbies, Silk and Opera Hats business and boarding stable. are worth talking about or emulating—see—just as soon as they opened business, five or six men were given employment. One girl given a clerical job. They own good property over the city—both are hustlers—every time we point you to a successful business man, he is not a ward politician, but a nustler. Think of these things and you who are contemplating, go to work. Letus Make Positions, not Beg them Miss Daisey Donaldson, a graduate of Springfield High School and stenographer, has accepted a position with the Forum, and is thoroughly capable of doing your type writing or any king of clerical work. Now when you have such work let us have it. When ministers have sermons they desire type written, or when you desire short hand work done call up 998 or call up Miss Donaldson at her home, old phones. Also call her up for news, notes and personals. Let us give our people work and open positions—stick by the Forum and other colored businesses and we will solve the "problem." It's a hard problem, but it is no harder than cube root Algebra, etc. See. Caleb Powers' Trial. The trial of Caleb Powers, of Georgetown, Ky., is progressing slowly and is destined to be the most noted criminal case in the annals of American history. Youtsey, the convict witness against the defendant, has the most incredible testimony of any person ever before called to testify. 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And a first-class meal, patronize It can now be proven, in many states, and still more towns, cities and villages, how much harm saloons really do. A Word of Common Sense To run a business it requires brain, energy put forth, money and system. We desire to call attention to a goodly number of colored people to the following fact: We aim to run a business on a business basis. You say you like to see our people work up good business so colored boys and girls can get clerical jobs, but a large number of you take business to be a play thing, i. e., you act as tho it were. There are those who put collectors off from time to time and simply say: "I can't pay, come back Monday or next Saturday," when they come, you repeat the same; others say: "I'll pay at the office," and never come. Now that is no way to do business, how do you expect a firm to pay its obligations? Suppose the lady you washed or cooked for would put you off unconcernedly that way. you would talk about about them and tell every one that are bad pay, etc. And, too, that is not a christian spirit. Let colored people learn, like white people, to be reliable and prompt in paying their debts. If you have to put the collector off for thirty or more days, when you can, come up, like people, and pay. Also let our people read more. Many people put our collector off and actually throw away 50c a minute buying beer. We are not meddling with any one's personal rights, but from a business standpoint, we are too lethargic. We can employ colored boys to collect if you will pay them. If you promise to pay a bill a certain day, do so, you can't hope to succeed until you are reliable and truthful. The South's Faulty Logic It seems, if the Negro is inferior, vicious and incapable of self-government, as Tillman, Vardaman, Dixon and some other cranks claim, these things will assert themselves and do not require the entire time of these back-wood's statesmen's pronulgation and elucidation so often. Here again, if the colored man is so brutish, ignorant and inferior, it seems that these very facts, if they are really and truly facts, would be sufficient to keep the precious white girls from marrying colored men, without the making of laws to that effect. See the folly in the south's boasted superiority. The very section where they say we are so bad and so low and depraved, innately, at that, they make laws to keep the white women from marrying colored men. From any logical deduction pursued, that places the white people in an embarrassing position, for, it is natural for an inferior to strive after the superior, but it is not natural for the reverse. And you make laws to keep white ladies from accepting the may-be proposals of Negroes and therefore, marrying them. It must be this, for you know colored people can't marry white women unless there is a mutual agreement, and surely she would not agree to marry a colored man unless she wanted him, in a land where all these good looking superior white folks are. Bell Teleph Main 337. In reality these laws are unconstitutional, interfering with a person's personal rights and liberty. What do you intelligent white people think of your southern logicians, you don't have to pass laws and lynch and intimidate to keep sane people from running into a batch of snakes or a den of lions or tigers. Union Chnrch Choir Improves. A preceptable improvement is observed in Union church choir under the directions of Miss Marie Boyd, that rare musical prodigy. Miss Boyd is a striking exemplification of what study, talent and practice are the resultant. Union church is to be congratulated for holding Sunday school in the forenoon. To hold Sunday school in the afternoon endorses, or rather produces drones and lazy children. Woman's Club Notes. The Home Culture and Social Purity Section met at the residence of Mrs. C. H. Jones on N. 14th street, Monday, Dec. 9. The meeting was opened by the chairman, Mrs. C. H. Morgan, by singing the club ode. Prayer by Mrs. Eva Monroe. An outline of the work for the coming season was given by the new chairman. After the business was transacted, a short program was rendered as follows— Duet. Mrs. C. H. Jones and son; Voice, Mrs. Roie Hunter; Paper, "Afro American Education." Mrs. Jesse Bond. The musical numbers rendered by Jones and Jones, were excellent. also the solo randered by Mrs Hunter. The paper by Mrs. Bond was excellent and one long to be remembered. Among the visitors present were Mrs. Susan Dana, Mrs Wm Jones, Mrs. Ryder, Mrs. Lynn and Mrs. Rogan of Decatur. Mrs. Dana commented Mrs. Bond's paper and said that only the night before at her meeting it was remarked that there should be more papers and fewer recitations. She also gave us a short talk about her trip to Europe. meeting when the Christmas donation sacks were introduced by Mrs. Dana. A committee was selected by the chairman to distribute the sacks. The committee selected is Mesdames C. H. Morgan. F. E. Thompson and Jessie Bond. The distribution is to begin Saturday, the 14. Four new names were added to the roll. After the meeting a lovely repast was served by the hostess. A vote of thanks was tehdered Mrs Jones for her hospitalities. This section will receive at the Home from 2 to 10 New Year's afternoon and eve. All report having enjoyed a pleasant session. This section adjourned to meet with Mrs. C. H. Morgan, the 2d Monday inJanuary. For rent, 4 room house 1537 Ledly avenue-apply at 1228 E. Jackson street. Bell Telephone: Northwestern University Medical School, Class '83. 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Points of Interest Reach Them. [Name] "Oh, Douglas! Thou hast passed beyond the shore. But still thy voice is ringing o'er the gale— Paul Laurence Dunbar on Fred Douglass. 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. 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 REISCH BREWERY CO # MUSICAL INSTRUCTIONS I am now ready to resume my work as musical instructress. All persons desiring to take lessons on piano, call or address me. Mrs. Abner Naylor 830 s. 3d St. - Springfield, Ill. George McWhorters of Wichita, Kansas, has been in the city the past week, the guest of friends. John W. Slaughter, we regret to chronicle, was called to Birmingham, Ala., this week, on the account of the serious illness of his mother. A later report chronicles the fact that the mother is much improved. Mrs. Rogan of Decatur, was a visitor of her daughter, Mrs. C. H. Jones: this week. WANTED-A boy to take orders for colored papers and magazines. Apply at 3051/2 S. 6th. street.-E L. Rogers. E. B Smith and wife were the guests of J. L. Morgan and wife, 404 W. Williams street, last Sunday afternoon. George Person is back. Mrs. Bernice Spears plead guilty to man slaughter and was sentenced to an indeterminate term at Joliet. Ben Peterson was allowed a continuance. He is charged with being an accessory before the fact, J, W. Grady has been indisposed. Mrs. Josie Jackson is an exceptionally fine dress-maker—an example worthy of enulation. Rev. Manuel and wife; Mrs. C. H. Morgan and mother, Mrs. S. A. David were the guests of Mrs. Clark Thompson and her daughter. Mrs. Ethel Pemberton, Sunday, Dec. 9 After partaking of a sumptuous dinner, they departed for their homes speaking in the highest terms of the young hostess as an entertainer. The Social Sunlight Circle held their annual night in Germantown at the residence of Mrs. Tucker, Wednesday and a grand time was had by the large crowd present. The club will meet next Wednesday night with Mrs. Ethel Pemberton. Rev Bloodworth has begun a series of meetings at Pleasant Grove Baptist church. The best way to finish Xmas day is to attend the attraction at Masonic Hall. A pleasant time is assured as all of your friends will be there. The revival at St. Paul is in progress. Mesdames C. H. Morgan and Lena Hoskins were the guests of Miss McReynolds. Thanksgiving day in Decatur. They attended the cornerstone laying. They report an enjoyable day and spoke in the highest terms of the hospitality shown them by their many friends. Christmas is a day of rejoicing and good fellowship. After the big Xmas dinner, go to the grand THE FORUM and Local PIANO AND VOICE LESSONS D VOICE SONS MISS B. MAIE BOYD, 1101 E. Jefferson Street. entertainment at Masonic hall. Music by Nix orchestra. With the Sick. Mrs. Mitchell of E. Reynolds street. is very ill. The daughter of Walter Johnson, 2024 E. Kansas street, who was so badly burned, died at her home after much suffering. Mrs. King of S. 16th street, is much improved. Mrs. Reed of the west end, near Camp Lincoln, was taken violently ill this week. Mr. Williams of west of the fair grounds, is very ill. R. S. Donaldson was indisposed this week. Mr. Abernathy of E. St. Louis was in the city last Saturday. Mr. Reece of Buffalo Hart ts a prosperous farmer. Mrs. Beck of Kiverton is a prosperous and energetic lady whose life of triats are emulative C. H. Morgan paid our office a visit last Saturday and left the editor smiling—he is a genuine man. Pity we have not a goodly number like him. Mr. Matthews of Ohio arrived in the city this week, prospecting Andrew Liggins of Paducah, Ky., arrived in the city and will make this his home. He is a brother to Clarence Liggins. Mrs. Hamilton of Toledo, O., was here this week to attend the trial of her sister, Bernice Spears who killed one Henry Majors at the Star Theatre last summer. A letter to "Santa Claus." In our next edition will appear a letter to "Santa Claus," requesting him to visit only those little children who have been good: have gone to Sunday school and obeyed their parents To those who have not been good we are to tell him not to give much. WANTFD. roomers. Good service. convenience and heat. Mrs. G. H. McDaniels, 11s44 N. 7th St. Election of Officers. The following officers were elected by Estella Chapter No. 3. O. E. Star, Tuesday afternosn—Royal Matron Mrs. J. Duncan; Associate Matron, Miss M. Walker; Secretary, Miss SilomeNelson; Treasurer. Mrs. Ricks; Cond., Mrs. M. Burton; Assistant Cond., Mrs. M. O'Banion; Warder, N. Brown. --- Capital City Fine Tailoring Styles of the Hand . . . Cleaning, Dyeing, Pressing, Repairing satisfaction Guaranteed—Good Monthly Te Phones: { Bell 535 Inter-State 99 109 S. 4th St. J. W. Slaug 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 Inter-State 99 Monthly Terms Given 109 S. 4th St. SPRINGFIELD, ILL. J. W. Slaughter, Prop. You can hunt and kill quail with gun only between November 10th and December 20th, both inclusive, of each year. You must not kill any prairie chicken or grouse for a period of four years from the 1st of July, 1907, or any wild turkey, pheasant, or partridge for a period of six years from July 1, 1907. 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 1st and November 30th, both inclusive, of each year. You can kill grey, red, fox or black squirrels only between July 1st and November 15th, both inclusive, of each year. vember 15th, both inclusive You can kill all kinds of snipe and plover only between September 1st and May 1st 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 geese, 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 or squirrel for market or commercial purposes. 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, grouse or squirrel that has been killed in the State of Illinois. You must not, at any time, kill more than 20 wild ducks, geese or brant, or more than 15 quails, or game birds of any one kind in one day. You must not kill, catch or have in possession, living or dead, any wild bird or part of bird, other than a game bird, except English sparrow, crow, crow-blackbird or chicken hawk, and you must not purchase or expose such birds for sale. And it means everything in any of the following lines: Razors, Shaving Sets, Perfumes and Toilet Water, Brushes of all kinds, Manicure Sets, Fountain Pens, Toilet Cases and Combs, Bill Books. Triple and Hand Mirrors, Pipes and Cigars, Travelers' Roll Ups, smoking sets, Hand Bags and Purses. 213 South Sixth Street. SYNOPSIS OF GAME LAW. Antitorium Sing--Latest Season on Sing Ladies' Garments a specialty goods Called for and Delivered Terms Given Monthly Terms Given SPRINGFIELD, ILL. Daughter, Prop. You must not destroy or remove from the nests the eggs of any prairie chicken, grouse, quail, wild turkey, duck, goose or brant, or song birds. You can kill for commercial purposes and transport for sale or market all kinds of snipe, plover, mourning doves and rabbits. You must not offer for sale or transport for the purpose of selling, any snipe or plover or 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 is lawful to kill and ship out of such states, and expose and sell on the market in said villages and cities such game between the 1st day of October and the 1st day of February of the following year. All license, whether resident or nonresident, 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 manner make any changes in any license for the purpose of transferring the same, under 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 procuring 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 propagating and restocking said section of the State. You must procure a license before hunting rabbits, but they may be killed and sold in any number and in all seasons of the year. N. B.—Remember that the title to and ownership of all birds and game in the state is declared to be in the state. See Section 11 of the Game Law. State Game Commissioner. Springfield, Ill.