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THE FORUM VOL. 4, NO. 45. Our Distinguished Governor. M. B. CHAS. S. DENEEN. Who has just closed a remarkable itinary of any campaigner in Illinois history, covering 29 of the most inaccessable counties in 12 days. That the governor will be renominated is now a foregone conclusion. Jacksonville Items. The Wednesday Art Club gave a bazaar at Company L. Hall for the benefit of its members last week. The litirary society held their meeting Tuesday night last week The order of Eastern Star and Queen Esther Chapter No. 6 met last evening and installed the following officers for the ensuing year, Royal Matron. Sarah Young, Associate Matron, Lucy Bolden, Conductress, Mattie Johnson, Secretary, Laura Lafayette, Treasurer, Mary Clark; Adah Millie Davis, Ruth Cynthia Corbin, Esther, Katie Vires, Martha, Lizzie Postley, Electa, Violet Brown. Warden. Ellen Boen, Sentinel, Levi Postley, Chaplain, Jacob Davis, Patron. Joseph Corbin. The ladies' art club was entertained by Mrs. Stronge and after a routine of business a quite interesting subject on the author, Paul L. Dunbar, was discussed. Afterward a light luncheon was served and the club adjourned to meet at the residence of Mrs. Madora Bryant on S. Rock St. Mrs. Elled Coen purchased a home of Mrs. S. Coffman on S. Fayette St. Also Mrs. U. J. Headen purchased a home on the same ttreet. Rev. Gillum of St. Louis was here last week assisting Rev. Goff in his revival services. Colonel Asa C. Matthews Friendly to the Race. Colonel Matthews of Pittsfield is the most formidable candidate in the field for Lieutenant Gov "Be ye doers and not sayers only." ernor. The colonel is capable to wield the sceptre in the senate chamber. He has always been prominent in the councils of the Republican party; he was a member of the 30th General Assembly, and it was during the opening of this session; was instrumental in the appointment of J. Walter Oglesby as a page in the House. Hon. James Shaw of Carroll county, was speaker and the colonel personally solicited this place for Walter. This was the first state job given a Negro. Colonel Matthews opened the way and he has that same true friendliness for us today. When he elected, we can rest assured that he will be fair with the Negro. We would ask that every Negro voter remember him at the polls. Colonel Matthews was speaker of the 36th General Assembly. A Merry Christmas to all. To the many readers of The Forum in Springfield, and elsewhere, we extend to you A Merry Christmas. Since this time twelve months ago, many things have transpired; many thousands have died, and many of us have lost our best friends, here on earth, knowing not whether we shall, ever again, see them. It is sad too, to contemplate, yet kings and hoary sires of great potentialites, have laid them down and died, yet we live and the dead rest, mayhap, more tranquil and with more solace than we are yet we mourn the loss, for it might have been far better had they not died. To you, the entire constituency of The Forum, we are grateful, to many of you, we more grateful than to others, but all, we hope you will rejoice and be exceedingly glad that you are here and spared to bless and praise the name of the Prince of Peace, Christ, from which Christmas is derived. You boys and girls who have lost your mothers and fathers, we sympathize with you, and hope that some good person will help you to be good. Petersburg News The Baptist church's junior members are rehearsing an elegant program for Christmas eve. James Motley and son, Timothy are visiting in Muskogee, Oklahoma —Henry.Hughes and wife visited in Taylorville last week.—Miss Florence Motley was the guest of her sister. Mrs. Joseph Tate of Tallula, Sunday.—Miss Nannie Davis has resigned her position as agent for The Forum and will probably make her future home in Peoria.—C. B. Davis is on the sick list this week. Bloomington News. Mrs. F. Harber of W. Monroe street, is visiting her husband in Champaign.—Fred Chester is out of the city.—J. Fort thanks everybody for wishing him success but he would rather have your clothes to wash.—D. Moore who has been seriously ill at the home of his mother-in-law, is much improved at this writing.—Miss Mayme Withers is on the sick list.—Charles and Mrs. Lester are the happy parents of a baby girl.—Mrs. James left for Louisiana, Mo., to be at the bedside of her nephew.—Ernest Calhoun was in from the country on the 16.—The churches are busy with their Christmas programs.—The little infant of C. Stearles and wife, took suddenly ill Tuesday noon but is much better at this writing.—Mr. Nelson the colored barber of Minonk, was in the city this week—Willis Stearles is on the sick list.—Mrs. J. Robinson of W. Washington St. was so unfortunate as to lose her sister-in-law, last week in Missouri—Miss Belle Calhoun has issued invitations for a candy pull next Thursday.—The Misses Gustina and Stella Fort have issued invitations for a xmas party next Wednesday?—Albert Hoagland. Harry Lewis are contemplating spending Christmas in Springfield.—Mrs. H. Bell of E. Chestnut street, is visiting in Missouri.—Mrs. Krenshaw will spend Christmas in Jacksonville.—Do not fail to consult Prof. Catewejoe, the Zulu clairvoyant, palmist psychologist and astral dead trance medium for facts about your future.—This gentleman will tell you just what and all you want to know. Parlors 602 N. Prairie street, suite 2, hours 9 a. m. to 10 p. m. Our Distinguished Mayor. PETER H. ROY R. REECE. Whose administration is a good one and whose subordinates are busy enforcing the laws of the city—may prove to be the best mayor Springfield ever had before. You will miss the best part of Christmas if you don't go to the Masonic hall. Dec 25, 1907. Miss Blanche Hoagland [Name] Bloomington, Illinois The above is the likeness of Miss Blanche Hoagland, our able representative at Bloomington, who has worked up a good circulation of the paper there and who is the authoress of those superbly written items from McLean county's metropolis. She is a young lady of sturdy traits and possesses a characteristic, destining to become a lady of literary note. Lincoln, Ill. Mrs. Young of Bellville is the guest of her daughter.—Presiding Elder Coftman passed thru the city on his way home from Peoria.—Born to Mr. and Mrs. Bud Orndorff last Sunday evening, a son. Both are reported as getting along nicely.—Miss F. McDounel will spend the holidays at her home.—Bro. Benj Johnson preached an able sermon Sunday evening at the close of the first quarterly meeting.—Miss Clidie Board will leave for Louisville. K., where she will remain the rest of the winter with her sister.—Mrs. Mattie Green of Peoria, spent Sunday the guest of Mrs. Charles Fuqua.—Claud Artis and Lafe Allerson were seen on the streets here this week.—Charles Miles of Elkhart was seen on the streets of our city. Union Installation. Dr. Magee installed the officers elect of Estela Chapter No. 3. Order of the Eastern Star, last night at Masonic Hall. George Donegan installed the officers of Ivanhoe Commandery. Thos. Donagan installed the officers of Central Lodge, Sir Knights and Ladies Court. A banquet was served free to all, including visitors. Go to Masonic hall Xmas night and see old Santa Claus, and enjoy yourself with your many friende. Don't borrow the Forum. Macpherson & Edward The Boston Store THE SAFEST PLACE TO BUY A The Great Christmas Store 40 Complete Departments showing the Largest Assortment of useful and appropriate Holiday Gifts in the City. IS AT LUTZ Old Hats Made New ALL KINDS OF MEN'S Hats Cleaned, Blocked The BOSTON STORE is headquarters for Holiday Goods. and Retrimmed Ladies' and Gent's Clothing Cleaned Pressed and Repaired All work guaranteed Barber Shop Wines and Liquors Saloon and Pool Room Lunch Counter in Rear Out of town orders promptly attended to. Suits pressed while you wait. Old Phoe 1550 Two doors north of Grand Hotel Uncalled for clothing cheap Out of town orders promptly attended to. Suits pressed while you wait. Old Phoe 1550 Two doors north of Grand Hotel Uncalled for clothing cheap Lunch Counter in Rear The Illinois Colored Historical Society met last night at the residence of Mrs. Jennie Coleman MeClain, 400 N. 4th St., and olected the followin delegates to the Illinois State Historical Society's meeting in the senate chamber, State House. January 30 and 31, 1908. Mrs. Jennie Coleman McClain, Julia Duncan, M. A. Hicklin, and Dr. J. H. Magee. --- The Great Furniture King Your credit is good with us The Mothers' Section of the Woman's Club met at the residence of Mrs. Julia Duncah on Monday afternoon, Dec. 16th. Rosie Hunter, chairman. The attandance was not very large, omlng to the inclemeet weather The Peilanthrople Section will meet next Monday Dec. 23 at the at the L. C. Home in a Xmas shower. The public are cordially invited to attend and bring a donation. The various committees distributed the donation sacks Monday and Tuesday of this week. The Great Furniture King Call and Inspect, then you will order We wait on you for payments if sick Call and Inspect, then you will order We wait on you for payments if sick 626 E. Adams St. Springfield, Ill. --- TO BUY A PIANO -1S AT- Old H ALL Hats C L. SINGER & Co. 117 North Seventh St. THE Tailoring willbe—to—your measure; cut as you want it. Lined as you want. Pocketed as you want it. Collared as you want it. Club Notes. CHAS. G. GRAY 306 South fifth Street; Franklin Life Building. THE FORUM The 40 Com of useful To ch Si M Pe Pi era and Hotel es. --- Toys, Books, Games, Handkerchiefs, Gloves, Silver Novelties, Silk Scarfs, Aprons, Waists, Fur Muffs and Scarfs, Fancy Hosiery, Perfumes, Smoking sets, Smoking Pipes, Umbrellas, Carpet Sweepers, Rugs, Dress Goods, silks, etc. Wines and Liquors Saloon and Pool Room 721 E. Washington St. WM. JOHNSON. JOHN L. JONES Why need Furniture When our stores are filled Springfield, Ill. Senatorial Obstructionists. The democrats in the United States senate should see in the currency question an opportunity to co-operate in the enactment of much needed remedial legislation. Having no statesmanship and apparently no patriotism, they see only an opportunity to make political capital out of the steps taken by the treasury department to relieve the banking world and restore confidence to an alarmed people. Unminful of the defects in the currency system which necessitated the relief measure of the treasury department, they denounce those measures as illegal. If any of them were illegal, they were only technically so. A good defense of their legality can be made, and at the worst they were only extra legal. They were unusual measures demanded by an extraordinary crisis. Similarly the governors of the Bank of England, with the consent of the ministry and the approval of public opinion, have restored to extra legal measures three times in fifty years. When bietherskites like Ben Tillman are allowed to wrangle over the issuance of clearing house certificates and checks and the right to issue 3 per cent, government certificates, the real question of reforming the currency will be befogged. Congress ought not to fool away its time with such as he, and the vicious Bacon and the invincible Jeff Davis. If the situation were not so serious it would be diverting to witness the cavortings of the democrats and to listen to their mgiquent vituperation. But the situation is serious—the currency question ought to be considered carefully and dispassionately. It is not a partisan or a sectional question. It is one which interests all Americans alike. It is sad to think that among all the southern senators in this congress there is scarcely one who can be relied upon to assist in any constructive work. They choose to be obstructionists, fancying that some petty party advantage may be gained thereby. But the people always have despised, and always will despise the obstructionist who has not intellect enough to legislate wise ly himself and devotes himself to putting obstacles in the way of better men.—Chicago Tribune. Now you have it, as Beecher would say. "The sentiment of the North is reason, the sentiment of the South is radicalism and obstruction." "Nothing goes over the devil's back but that it comes under his belly." We told you the Southern men are born in sin and shapen in iniquity. Illinois Traction System Its Progress and Management The Illinois Traction System since its inception, has made phenomenal progress. The entire system now extends from St. Louis on the south to Danville on the east. The passenger traffic is enormous and is continually increasing. This promises to be one of the greatest interurban systems in the world. They now do considerable freight business. The re ∞ THE FORUM sult of this road's establishment has been a great asset to Springfield's progression. The management of the system is one of the most nearly perfect to be found in the country. The president of this system is Congressman W. B. McKinley of Champaign. To the systematic conduct of this company here in Springfield and in a radii of sixty miles, is due Mr. B. R. Stephens and his subordlnates. Mr. Stephens is a very grateful man and understands his business so well that he is almost an indispensable factor. Breaking the Color Line. In fact there is no such thing as a material line; all lines are proved in geometry, to be imaginary. For instance, 32 degrees of latitude or longitude are not lines material, but imaginery. So is, in fact, the 'color line.' The whole thing called 'color line, race hatred,' and so on may an ignis fatuus. (unreal, deceiving phantoms). But we will assume there is a color line drawn on the account of race, color or previous condition of servitude. What are you going to do about it. How are you to prevent a man or class of men from hating you or drawing the color line? That is the question. Colored people are too easily insulted by infiorn men of other races. If a white, red or brown man say you are not his equal tell him you are, is not your word as good as his? Certainly provided you prove it. If a man tells you you cannot compose as good an article, grammatically and rhetorically as he. because of your race decent, and you fail to do so, who knows but what he is right. If he says you are not decent and not capable of deporting yourself like a white man of your environment. and you do not prove the reverse, who knows but that he is right. If they say colored people are not capable of conducting intelligently, the affairs of state, and colored people fail to prove the contrary when opportunities present themselves, who knows but that that is correct. The management of churches, lodges, schools and colleges, are excellent mediums through which this can be demonstrated—the management of small businesses tells how we can or may conduct corporations. Breaking this line though—how? It is very simple. very easily broken, if really there is one. There are men here in Springfield who know this to be true. Educate your children in what? Languages, not necessarily—in work—work? You are not insulted. Yes work, if you ever amount to anything you must have working sense. When a person says work, that is not to be construed as meaning cooking, washing or sewing altogether, but how many know how to cook economically, or wash and sew advantageously? How many can make a decent garment. But work, however, means to do sometbing—work is the opposite to inertia, in a sense. (To be continued.) Rev. J. W. Proud of South Africa spent several days in the capital city, also on Sunday preached at Zion and Union Baptist churches. Bell Telephone: Northwestern University Medical Main 337. School, Class '83. Dr. Jas. E. Henderson HOURS: { 9 to 11 a.m. Diseases and Ail- 3 to 5 p.m. ments of Women, a 7 to 8 p.m. Specialty. Ambidexter Institute The Fall Session of Ambidexter Institute opens on Monday, Sept. 2, '07. Ample room for board and tuition, moderate. Pupils from outside city room in Institute Building. Dr. J. H. Magee. president. P. O. Box 71 Springfield, Ill. E. L. Rogers, Editor-in-Chief and Business Mgr. Will H. Barbour, Asst. Editor. Proof Reader and Stenographer. Office Clerk, Bookkeeper and Collector. Springfield. Mrs. E. L. White, Contributo. Miss Nannie Davis, Petersburg. H. A. Donegon, Lincoln. MISS BLANCHE HOAGLAND, Bloomington Agent and Correspondent. MISS JESSIE M. WATKINS, Villa Ridge. Address matter for the paper to The Forum, 305½ So. Sixth St. Matters of business or information to E. L. Rogers, Mgr. CONSOLIDATED STREET CAR Springfield's Attractions and How to Lincoln home—Corner Eighth and Jackson streets—take South Eighth car. Lincoln Monument, Oak Ridge Cemetery—take North Fifth street cars at Fifth and Monroe streets. Parks and Pleasure Resorts. Washington Park, southwest of city take South Second or Lawrence avenue cars. Reservoir Park, northeast of city—take North Seventh cars. Camp Lincoln. The permanent camp grounds of the Illinois National Guards. Take Rutledge or Camp Lincoln cars. State Fair grounds north of city. Take North Seventh cars. White City Park east of the city. Take East Capitol avenue cars at Fifth and Monroe. PRICES FOR POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENTS. State and National offices.....$10.00 County offices ..... 5.00 Mayor of Springfield ..... 5.00 Regular write-ups, 10 cents per line. Ten-line notice one time, with announcement, free. your paper in the afternoon on Saturdays. Don't wait to hear what the public thinks before you express your opinion. Say what you think if you believe you are right. Office: 107 $ \frac{1}{2} $ W. Side Square, SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS The Forum's Staff. ROUTE. 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 Miss B. Maie Boyd will give a musicale with the Union Baptist enoir Christmas night st 8:15 o'clock in the auditorium of the Union Baptist church. All are cordially invited to come and enjoy this evening of music. The Social Sunlight Circle will keep open doors at the residence of Mrs. Al Wilson, 1215 E. Jefferson street. from 3 to 8 p. m., New Years day. The Deaconness Board of the St. Paul A. M. E. church was entertained at the residence of Mrs. Hattie Davis last Wednesday. The hostess served a lovely luncheon. Mrs. E. J. McCoo and infant son will arrive in the city Saturday, and will be the guest of their parents and grandparents. Miss Ethel White who took the first prize last fall at the flower show, was the recipient last week of a fine variety of shrubbery. The Ladies' Sewing Circle of the St. Paul church will meet the first Thursday in January at the home of Miss Mary Maxwell, 1417 E. Capitol Ave. C. F. White after finishing up his preparatory course at Williston, Seminary at East Hampton, Mass., will enter a three year law course in Boston next fall. The poem of Mrs. E. L. White will appear in our New Years edition. A report received from J. W. Slaughter Wednesday stated that his mother was not, much im proved. The International Order of Twelve gave an entertainment in Masonic Hall Monday evening. Mr. Ralph and Miss Grace Holman rendered excellent voice pieces. Article on the "Clansman," by B. M. Jones will appear next issue, as much of our copy is carried over. The Crispus Attucks Club gave their maiden banquet at Brown & Neal's hall, last Tuesday evening. Several eulogies ou great men were said. Full account next week. Horace Nowell of Greenville, Ill', arrived in the city a few days ago and may locate here—he is welcome. If you desire a well-made pair of Trousers or a Suit, call at Mr. Gray's in the Franklin Building He is quite a pleasant man and will appreciate your trade. Roy Smith has arrived in the city to spend the holidays with his mother and sisters. WANTFD. roomers. Good service, convenience and heat. Mrs. G. H. McDaniels, 11s44 N. 7th St. Mrs. Lncy Young is fast improving in health after a siege of more than five weeks illness. Masonic hall is the place to go Christmas night to meet and wish all of your many friends a merry Xmas. There will be many visitors present. In 10 years secretary Jas. A. Rose has received and paid over into the State Treasury $3,225. 173.3s. THE FORUM and Local PIANO AND VOICE LESSONS MISS B. MAIE BOYD, 1101 E. Jefferson Street. Christmas Services. At the Evangelical Lutheran Holy Trinity Church, 15 bet. Washington and Jefferson Srteets Wednesday morning, Dec 25 6 a.m. Christmas sermon with the celebration of holy communion. Thursday evening. Dac. 26th at 8 p.m. the Christmas tree exercises will take place. An oppopriate Christmas program will be delivered by the Sunday school and the Christmas oration by the pastor loci. Mrs. G. G. Bates will preside at the organ. Sunday. Dec. 29, there will also be a Christmas service at 8 p. m. and on Tuesday Dec. 31st at 8 p. m. there will be New Year's service. The pastor would be glad to have one and all attend the above mentioned services. Remember you are always welcomed in this church. This is a time of the year that each and every one should join in the one chorus, singing, "Glory be to God in the highest, and on earth, peace good will toward all men." This is the time we celebrate the birthday of our Saviour, Jesus Christ. This is the day our Lord God has made, let us rejoice and be glad therein. JAS. H. Doswell, Pastor New Year Attraction See the Pettit's wonderful and refined magic act in the black profession. Also the magic D. or giving a series of original experiments in pure ledgerdemaine These marvelous performances, assiste by the best local talent will be seen at the Masonic hall Wednesday night. January 1st, 1908. Emancipation Celebration. The Celebration of the Emancipation proclamation will be held at Grace M. E. church Jan. 1st, 1908. Appropriate exerciees will be carried out. Musical, speaking, etc. The public are cordially invitee. Services at Grace M. E. church Preaching at 11 a. m. and 7:45 p. m. Sunday school 9 a. m., Epworth League 6:40 p. m. You are invited. REV. FULGHEM, Pastor Don't forget to take your wife or your best girl to Masonic hall Christmas night, Dec. 25, as a good time is assured to all. The Mite Missionary Society of St. Paul A. M. E. church, was entertained by Mrs. Donagan. Where you can get satisfaction in Quality, Style and Price. That's at CLARKSON'S 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. Start Your xmas Shopping Soon 213 South Sixth Street. Capital City Park 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. Slaugh A TALK BY CARLOCK'S SHOP FOR be seen in the city. His pri Ladies, he has as beautiful a could desire. These will win Just call and se They are w and courteo Capital City Pantitorium Fine Tailoring--Latest Styles of the Season on Hand . . . Gyeing, Pressing, Repairing Ladies' Garments Action Guaranteed—Goods Called for and Delivered Monthly Terms Given Uses: { Bell 535 Monthly Inter-State 99 Give St. SPRINGFIELD J. W. Slaughter, Prop. A TALK BY THE EDITOR OCK'S SHOP FOR MEN is the most un- seen in the city. His prices are not high—it is, he has as beautiful assortment of gifts for desire. These will win him if all else fail. call and see for you They are very clever and courteous Monthly Terms Given Phones: Bell 535 Monthly Terms Inter-State 99 Given 109 S. 4th St. SPRINGFIELD, ILL. A TALK BY THE EDITOR CARLOCK'S SHOP FOR MEN is the most unique place to be seen in the city. His prices are not high-its the quality Ladies, he has as beautiful assortment of gifts for men as you could desire. These will win him if all else fail. Is pleased to wait on you. CARL 227 South S A. C. CORNELL 10c Meals ARLOCK 227 South Sixth Street. They Can't be Beat 111 South 7th St. Isaac Boyd will leave for Alabama on the 23, to spend the olidrys with eis mother. --- Antitorium Long--Latest Season on Ladies' Garments a specialty is Called for and Delivered Terms Given Monthly Terms Given SPRINGFIELD, ILL. inter. Prop. THE EDITOR MEN is the most unique place to ces are not high—its the quality assortment of gifts for men as you him if all else fail. e for yourself ery clever us OCK'S xth Street. First Ward Cor. 14th and Jefferson Sts. Is where we are pleased to recommend you to trade. They carry a full line of the choicest Groceries & Produce They give satisfaction to customers, and courtesies Many excellent Xmas articles are to be found here. Candies. Candies. Mr. Higgins, Prop. 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DB) Salnd Rowls; $0 °down ble, 0)... 0is.cisstsvessescsesecsesn ences <0 Waren Sete, G10.00 COWO- tO; si... scscvs seecessavsivceeeae cs tipees 1.00 Fancy Dishes, 86 Gown t0........ csccercccerrccerecececrenesecs 25 Delery (raves O60 GOW! bec 6 ocak csccruic Pie veers Sate eae 505. Spoon Traye, 02 GOW tO). seen vsse versie vguacaitsesecce tanyeree 25 Bread and Butter Plates, in Haviland, Limoges, Bavarian, Eng- Smoking Sets, $7.50 Gown tO.......sscseececevcceercerencssnvees 1.26 * lish and Japanese, vt $1.50 down t0....... ce ceseeeeees oe -20. Tobacco Jars, $4 GOWN t0..00..csscecccedevscerrensscevcccrevesces 15 We are showing 50 patterns in our DINNER WARE DEPARTMENT from which you can select a set of from one piece to 150 pieces to suit, TWO VERY SPECIAL LINES | a a ' | Eletroliers and Gas Stand Lamps | | Hand-Painted China | —— purnwue| THE BIG CHINA STORH | [rein nee] A THANK OFFERING For the joys of yesteryears, God of Love, we thank Thee. For their anguish and their tears, God of Love, we thank Thee. For the wisdom Thou hath sent, Sunny days, with shadow blent, For the cares Thy love hath sent, Gladness, sadness, discontent, God of Love, we thank Thee. For the crosses we have borne, For the thorny crowns we worn, Lives, of love and friendships shorn. God of Love, we thank Thee. For the blessings Thou hast given, God of Love, we thank Thee. For the glimpses of Thy Heaven, God of Love, we thank Thee. For the strength to work and wait, For @ heart that smiles at Fate, That hath love for small and great, Ent’ring thus, at Heaven's gate, God of Love, we thank Thee. Shadows, sunshine, laughter, tears, Gladness, sadness, hopes or fears, All Thy love in wisdom sends, Be it weal or woe it lends, God, for these, we thank Thee. —Cora J. BAL. Woman's Wark in the Solution ef the Raee Problem. By Miss Gora J. BaLL, Quincy, Il). A stream never rises higher than its source is a statement whose truth is self evident, ‘ The true source of all character lies in the ideals conceived by the person affected, An individual never rises higher than his concepts of | manhood or womanhood, nor can a Race rise, save to the height of the individuals who compose it. ‘The formation of ideals is deter- mined almost entirely by early en- vironment and impressions The virgin mind of the child is fertile soil for the cultivation of the highest types of excellence. Here may be sown the seed of belief in one’s pow- er of triumph over adverse condi- tions, faith in high achievements and THE FORUM determination to be satisfied only with the best in all things. ‘he best in one’s self, the best in one’s associates, the best in one’s sur- roundings, the best materially and the best spiritually. There need be no limit to the crop so it be a crop of bests, Good is poor, better will not do, the only thing worth striving for; is the BEsT Let such seed be sown in the cbild mind during its formative period and we have an individual who counts among his fellows; an indivi- dual who is always seeing beyond the mists and vapors that envelope the low, marshy, lands of prejudice and oppression, the glorious, sun-tipped peak of she high mountain of his ideals. And, with belief in himself and faith in God, presses steadily upward toward that land of promise, So, perchance, the weary one around him, blindly struggling, they know whither, with bleeding feet and tear- dimmed eyos, catch a glimpse of that gioritied face with its eager light of achievement and conscious power to overcome: Thus finding a new mean- ing for life, and turning their own faces away from the misty lowlands, istrike bravely out for the sun bathed | peaks in the blue distance, Lorgely to the mothers of a Race jis given the selection of the idea's that are to become a part of ft 2 child's capital ih the battle of lif Her choice of the seed to be plant- ed is a great factor in determining | the future of the individual. To her _watchful eye is left the task of not- ing and uprooting the tiny shoots that will eventually become the de- structive or poisonous weeds in the garden of right living; as well as to water and care for the tender baby | plants of pure thoughts, gracious manners, unselffishness, perseverance and the thousand and one graceful and fragrant things that in their ripened fullness make Earth's Edens, [Let the mother’s ideals be high and |pure and let her be wise in her | selection of associates and sympa- thetic in the child’s interests, with always and always, a firm belief in his homor and that child is almost sure to be one of the winners in Life’s race. To Irain girls for such motherhood is the great work of the Negro wo- man of today, be she maid, wife or widow. To create high ideals and noble motives, together with fyith in them- selves to accomplish all that they would be and do, in the youth of the Race. is the safedt and surest road to the solution of the so called Race problem. ek oe —>- Jig ga cw oe ee Vy ~ Us a Pee es : 3 So a a Bb ie fis Wa ee a ae : a | Ma Le © as ee hae: a The above is the likeness of Secretary of State, Jas, A. Rose. who has served his constituents for nearly 12 years, during these years Mr. Rose has become so well known’that every 8th grade school. child knows James A. Rose, as the See, of state. Du. rinz Mr. Rose’s encumbency as secretary of state, the state has grown in wealth to a degree phe. nomenal. Not a little of this (70 be continued.) credit is due him, for his sagaci y and wise diplomacy have had their good effects, His name is associated with every good move and the State of Iilinois is mind- ful of the greart work done by Rose. Below isto be founda card showing the flnancial record during Mr. Rose’s occupancy, From a Review ot the Records. Amount offees received by Illinois Secs. of State since the adopt. ion of the Constitution in 1870. Received by James A. Rose in 10 yrs ending Sept. 30, 1906 $3,225,173.83 Received by all predecessors since the adoption of the Gon- stitution, 24 years 522. 950,32 Excess received by Mr. Rose in 10 years over all predecessors in 24 years $2,702,223.01 One Year vs Twonty-fonr Years Received by James A. Rose from Sept. 30, 1906 to Sept. 1907, (one year) $574,311.18 Received by all predecessors in 24 years 522,950.32 Excess in one year by Mr. Rose over all in 24 years $51,360.86 Some Prominent | Colored Men. L. F, Osborne, residing at 14th and S, Grand Ave., East, is a man highly deserving praise for the rapid advancement he has made in 5 years. He came with about 50 or 60doliars and worked in the brick yard, accumulating about $200, entered the barber business in 1902 and has since moved upward, It only proves what a frugally inclined person cando. He owns the best pat. ronized shop inthe city. Five chairs and a pool room, also prop erty on S.17th St. He was mar. ried a few weeks ago to Miss Ida Smith, Just ‘prior to his mar- riage he paid $1,500 cash for the home he now lives in, In but a short time he has be. come worth $2,500 or $3,000. Boys emulate. 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. FIVE STORES E. W. CLOTHING HOUSE FREEPORT, ILL. ROCKFORD, ILL. STERLING, ILL. SPRINGFIELD, ILL. BIOUX CITY, IA. Chas. A. Pfleffer, Manager. 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 satisfaction. Price 25 Cents. For Sale By Forum promises to be one of the very best advertising mediums THE FORUM as Pres difficult it is to pick cut m or boy, even if you s wants. We give below goods that we are show s .8 00 to $25 00 6 00 to 25 00 1 00 5 00 50 to 2 00 50 to 1 50 25 to 3 00 25 to 1 50 50 to 5 00 25 to 5 00 25 to 1 00 1 00 to 5 00 50 to 4 00 H Boys' suits... " Overcoat " Hats ... " Caps ... " Mufflers " Neckwear " Umbrella " Gloves ... " Suspend " Sweaters " Wool waist goods until Xmas it bu FIVE STORES CLOTHING HOUSE FREEPORT, ILL. ROCKFORD, ILL. STERLING, ILL. SPRINGFIELD, ILL. BIOUX CITY, IA. A. Pfleffer, $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.... well, Pastor. 116 Corner 7th and Washington Sts --- 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 Prescription Druggists. (Deutsche ▲ potheke) Both Phones 654 ents the right Xmas ask him, he can't a few reminders ving. Boys' 2 00 to $8 00 ts... 2 00 to 5 00 50 to 1 50 25 to 1 00 25 to 1 50 ar ... 25 to 50 as ... 25 to 1 00 25 to 75 ers ... 25 to 50 50 to 2 00 sts ... 50 to 1 00 right now. manager. 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. MORTON'S WHITE - - HOUSE SALOON 819 E. Washington St. SCHLITZ BEER 8 J. MORTON, Proprietor. 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. We must not spend so much money on Excursions. --- FOR SALE. 116 S. 7th St., Springfield, Ill. NOTICE Xmas in the Churche Great preparation is making at the churches for elaborate festivities for the Christmas week. At Union, Miss Boyd is busy instructing the participants for the the program. St. Paul will have a superb rendition and Zion is busy with her program. The various entertainments to be giqen during the holidays and after, will appear in the Forum. The Forum is the best medium for such because of the fact that it is read by more people than any other colored paper in the central part of the state. Sherman may be United States Senator The people who see things in the future predict that Hon. L. Y. Sherman will be a candidate for U. S. Senator to succeed A. J. Hopkins, the present incumbent, whose term expires Mar. 4 1909. Mr. Sherman is considered the most astute politician in the state and is very "foxy." You can't place him. Foraker a Candidate. U. S. Senator Foraker, of Ohio has announced that he will be a candidate for President of the U. S. and will probtbly have the endorsement of the entire Negro constituency, because of his loyalty to their cause and because he is a man for justice for all regardless of race or class, position or habitation. ANNOUNCEMENT. Republicans of Illinois. I hereby announce myself a candidate for the nomination to the office of State Treasurer and respectfully ask your support at the primary and state convention to be held in the year 1908. Believing that the present state treasurer has setablished a just precedent in the matter of interest on the state fuuds I shall if nominated and elected, adopt the same policy. Thanking all those who favor ed my candidacy in the last primary and convention and asking again their support, as well as that of all other Republiicans, I will say that if I am selected for this honorable position I shall endeavor to so conduct the office as to reflect credit upon the entire people of this great state. ANDREW RUSSEL. MCCALL PATTERNS 10 C AND 15 C NONE HIGHER Trade MCCALL'S MAGAZINE 50 C A NEAR INCLUDING A FREE PATTERN Mark There are more McCall Patterns sold in the United States than of any other type of patterns. This is no account of their style, accuracy and simplicity. McCall's Magazine (The Queen of Fashion) has more subscribers than any other Ladies' Magazine. One year's subscription (12 numbers) costs 50 cents. Latest number, 5 cents. Every subscriber gets a McCall Pattern Free. Subscribe today. Lady Agents Tune. Handsome premiums or Ladies' Magazine Pattern Catalogue (of 60 designs) and Premium Catalogue (showing 400 premiums) sent free. ADDRESS THE McCall CO., New York Capitol City Lodge, No. 12, K. of P., meets every second and fourth Monday night of each month in Masonle hall on North Eighth street. Specia meetings made known by K. of R. & S. BECKER'S Busy Shoe Store Its On The Square Bring Your Feet To THE FORUM Hears from Walter Clark. Advice to Leland Hotel Boys Mr. J. J. Miles, headwaiter at the Leland Hotel, has just received a letter from Walter Clark formerly employed at the Leland Hotel who advises the boys to stay in Springfield; stay at the Leland, that he is desirous of returning, and will do so as soon as the opportunity is available. He says there is nothing in roling stones: That he will come as soon as he can get back. Mr. Miles desires all boys to take notice. Ordered Negrees to Leave, But Negrees Resist. Out in Oklahoma, the new state that has just sworn to uphold the constitution of the U. S., and to protect the citizens within her confines, at a village near a place called Norman, the colored people who are progressive farmers were ordered by anonymous letters, to leave their happy abodes and find a more tranquil clime, and to do so by Dec. 28 instanta. The cowardly Klu Klux Klan send letters signed. "community" "citizen" etc. But the Negroes failed to obey these orders and armed themselves to protect their homes at all hazards, and we commend them for it. We advise them to go not one step, but fight till the last Spartan lay dead on the field "This extraordinary procedure is inevitable, why fear Mr. Dodd A white man in enarge, also advised the colored men to arm themselves and resist the cowardly 'Clan' of which the "Clansman" is derivative. That's the way to do. "Sure I must fight if I would reign, increase my courage Lord." It may seem unimportant but many people no doubt, are desirous of knowing why is the south east part of the city south of Kansas and east of 16th Sts, called, "Goose Prairie?" Hotel man of standing Race Pride and Integrity. We find by conversation that J. J, Miles, headwaiter at the Leland, is a man of progressive ideas, who belives in race pride race elevation and young men standing for something in the community in which they may reside. He is placing the Leland Hotel dining room back to its high standing, once so nobly achieved by J. W. Young. From the different clippings seen in Hotel World and other kindred papers, Mr. Milles is a peer in his profession. Mrs. J. L. Morgan of 408 W. Williams street, has been on the sick list but is somewhat improved. Subscribe for The Forum. 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' B 124 E. Side Square Steam Dying, first and modern pre Leland Hotel MMONS' BOOK STO E. Side Square, Springfield, am Dying, first-c ass repairin nd modern pressing establish nd Hotel Pantatoriu SIMMONS' BOOKSTORE 124 E. Side Square, Springfield, Ill. Steam Dying, first-c ass repairing and modern pressing establishment Leland Hotel Pantatorium... BASEMENT LELAND HOTEL French Dry Cleaning Steam O First-class work guaranteed to Ladies and Certificate of membership to Pressing club, $1. 12 work called for and delivered. Give me a OLD P HONE 834. In Dry Cleaning Steam Clean glass work guaranteed to Ladies and' of membership to Pressing club, $1. 12 garm work called for and delivered. Give me a call... OLD P HONE 834. 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At these places you can secure the New York Age, Boston Guardian, The Freeman, Richmond Planet, The Voice, The Colored American Magazine, The Forum, Etc. POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENTS. I hereby announce myself a candidate for nomination for the office of state's attorney, subject to the decision o the democratic voters of angamon County. THOMAS L. JARRETT. --- e Times nt to spend much s; but you want to your friends. Why one of the most tractive of Presents, cheapest? Call see liday Books BOOKSTORE e, Springfield, Ill. c ass repairing ssing establishment Pantatorium.... Steam Cleaning, guaranteed to Ladies and Gents ing club, $1. 12 garments. All vered. Give me a call... PHONE 834. nt in TheForum nt Results. nographic work of all at 305 south sixth pewriting and let rates good. Please don't put the collectors off by telling them you want to see the editor. We employ them because we have not time for that ourselves. When the collectors come, pay them. "It is no benefit to have given me something, but it is a benefit to have enabled me to obtain something for myself."—Emerson. Parties will please enter into no business transactions for this paper with anyone save authorized agents THE FORUM Time Table of Springfield Consolidated Railway Co. Cars for North Fifth street. will leave Fifth and Monroe every 7½ minutes from 6:07 a. m., until 8:00 p. m.; every 10 minutes from 8:00 p. m. until 11:20 p. m.; owl cars will leave Cars for South Fifth street will leave Fifth and Monroe every 7½ minutes from 6:07 a. m. until 7:45 p. Fifth and Monroe every 12 minutes from 6:00 a. m. until 11:24 p. m.; owl cars leave at 11:48 p. m., 12:00 midnight and 12:24 a. m. Cars for North Seventh street leave Fifth and Monroe every 12 minutes from 6:00 a. m. until 11:24 p. m.; owl cars leave at 11:48 p. m. and 12:24 a. m. Cars for Spring street leave Fifth and Monroe every 12 minutes from 6:08 a. m. until 11:20 p. m.; owl cars leave at 11:44 p. m., 12:08 and 12:30 a. m. Cars for East Carpenter street leave Fifth and Monroe every 12 minutes from 6:08 a. m. until 11:20 p. m.; owl cars leave at 11:44 p. m., 12:07 and 12:30 a. m. Cars for South Grand avenue leave Fifth and Monroe every 15 minutes from 6:07 a. m. until 11:22 p. m.; owl cars leave at 11:45 p. m., 12:07 and 12:30 a. m. Cars for Lawrence avenue leave Fifth and Monroe every 12 minutes from 6:00 a. m., until 11:36 p. m.; owl cars leave at 12:00 midnight and 12:30 a. m. Cars for North Ninth street leave Fifth and Monroe every 12 minutes from 6:00 a. m. until 11:36 p. m. Cars for East Capitol avenue leave Fifth and Monroe every 12 minutes from 6:00 a. m. until 11:36 p. m.; owl cars leave at 12:00 midnight and 12:30 a. m. Cars for South Eleventh and Rutledge streets leave Fifth and Washington every 15 minutes from 6:07 a. m. until 11:22 p. m.; owl cars leave at 11:52 p. m. and 12:22 a. m. Cars for West Washington street leave Fifth and Monroe every 15 minutes from 6:00 a. m. until 11:15 p. m.; owl cars leave at 11:45 p. m. and 12:07 a. m. Cars for Governor street leave Fifth and Monroe every 15 minutes from 6:07 a.m. until 11:22 p.m.; owl cars leave at 12:30 a.m. Cars for South Eighth street leave Fifth and Monroe every 15 minutes from 6:00 a.m. until 11:15 p.m. 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 3 Dr. S. A. WARE, PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS. OFFICE:—627½ East Adams street. HOURS: 10 a. m. to 12 m. 2 p. m. to 4 p. m. 7 p. m. to 9. Phones:—— Calls promptly made. PHONES: Office 2322 Res. 1768R2 A. Morris Williams, Williams' Bldg. 11th & Washington TIME CARD WASHINGTON TRAGTION SYSTEM 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. †12:00 noon. †6:00 p.m. 7:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. †8:00 a.m. †2:00 p.m. *8:00 p.m. 9:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m. *9:00 p.m. †10:00 a.m. †4:00 p.m. *11:00 p.m. Springfield & Northeastern Traction Co. Northbound. Southbound. 5:00 am 3:30 pm 5:00 am 3:30 pm 6:30 am 5:00 pm 6:30 am 3:50 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 Springfield for Lincoln; †5, 7, 9 and 11 a. m.; 1, 3, 5, 7, 9 and 11 p. m. †5 a. m. daily except Sunday. Southbound, for Carlinville, Gillespie, Staunton, Litchfield, Edwardsville, St. Louis, and all intermediate points: *5:00 am *10:00 am 3:00 pm 7:00 pm *8:00 am 1:00 pm *6:00 pm **8:30 pm 7:00 am *12:00 noon 5:00 pm 10:00 pm *6:00 am 11:00 am *4:00 pm †11:30 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 NO DUST DIRT SMOKE CINDERS STAR THEATRE. Open Every Night Best Vaudeville Seen Prices: 10 cents, box seats, 25c. 811 E. Washington St. Springfield, Illinois. T 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. Subscribe for the Forum. Forum promises to be one of the very best advertising mediums Ladies Pocket Books, and Bags, Card Cases, etc. Traveling Bags, Suit Cases and Trunks. LABONTES' rs' Store ton Street The Travelers' Store 416 Washington Street Yourself and friends are request-ed to attend the Third Grand Ball of Chas. Young Lodge No. 103 J. B. P. O. T. of World Arion Hall, 4th and Jefferson Sts., Springfield Monday Eve., Dec. 30, 1907 Music by Prof. Blood's full Orchestra Prof. Morton. Floor Manager. I.B.P.O.E. THE FORUM Who died in by any Negra great is the "Here was Who died in the prime of his glory by any Negro poet or poetess, live great is the legacy he left for com "Here was a Caesar, when com Who died in the prime of his glory; unequaled are his rare poems, by any Negro poet or poetess, living or dead. We honor him—great is the legacy he left for coming generations. "Here was a Caesar, when cometh such another?" A Negro Sculpturess. The Kansas City Journal says, The current issue of the World To day contains an interesting article dealing with the artistic attainments of Meta Warrick, a Philadelphia sculpress, recognized throughout the country as one of the true artists of the nation. The author of "The Clausman" or the pitchfork statesman of South Carolina wouldof course consider himself everlastingly disgraced if he shook hands with her, for she is a Negress. The only trace of Caucasian blood in her ancestry is from the white husband of a far off semi-barbarian 'princess,' of which Miss Warrick claims to be a descendant. But her ancestors of recent generations were slaves and she herself was a truck gardner's child in the environs of Philadelphia. The art critics have enthusiastically declared that she bids fair to out Rodin Roden, the French master who has so signally befriended her with his counsel. The Negrophobes would possibly think that M. Roden, of whom they possibly never heard, had very little self-respect to receive Miss Warrlck as a pupil, but M. Roden is himself hailed as the Michael Angelo of to day. When he permits any one to call on him it must be some one of artistic account, and when he calls on any one, that one's artistic standing is assured. --- --- Paul Laurence Dunbar Miss Warrick is the sculpture of the group at the Jamestown exposition, depicting the progress and development of the Negro race since the first Negroes landed at Jamestown in 1619. This group has been highly praised, though it was executed with such haste that it can hardly be fairly compared with her other works. She has had the distinguished honor of two examples of her work in the Paris Salon in one year. She delights in the horrible, the tragic and the grotesque. As a student her best piece was a head of Medusa and among her most famous pieces is "The Thief on the Cross." She has not yet attempted a bust of Senator Tillman or of the Rev. Thos. Dixon. Miss Warrick's career is one of inspiration to the race to which she belongs, and though she is only an individual, yet her achievements go a long way toward refuting the declarations of such authors as Dr. R. W. Schufeldt, whose recent book is entitled "The Negro a Menace to American Civilization," and who have not yet learned that injustice and oppression are greater menaces to any civilization than those who are the victims thereof.—Exchange. Masonic hall is the place to go Christmas night to meet and wish all of your many friends a merry Xmas. There will be many visitors present. Christmas for the Feet Christmas for the Feet Don't forget your slipper Gift, We have them all Colors $1.00, $1.25, $1.50, $1.75, $2.00 Keep the Bodies Warm. Our Leggins, Rubber Boots and Artics will do the work. OUR MOTTO: 'YOUR MONEY'S WORTH." LOTHING PRICE BOBE'S BIG CLOTHING PRICES at the GLOBE'S BIG SALE 521 North Side Square The best $12.00 Black Suits in ded shoulders, hand filled collars retaining fronts. Price...... The $7.50 suits now in such pop wear, suits that always sell here. Men's suits in high grade dark tailored best for business wear, The values themselves shout to these $18. Pure Silk and Worst instantly for any garment return. Hardest Black Thibet and Richfield brown and brown st everywhere at $20. During this Black suits for dress wear and fets, the finest sort of hand tail every store trying to duplicate Price...... The Best $16.00 Overcoat W cloth, genuine Cheviot, fancy overcoat. Regular Price $16.00. Men's Black and Blue Chevi and wearing qualities as the ver $7.50. Price...... Melton and Kersey Overcoats, collars, all lengths, regular price. Buy a Genuine St. Andrew Hundreds of them in all styles, Price...... Handsome Patent Beavers a choicest materials, kind of garm dressers. Regular price $25. No millionaire can dress better Cloth Overcoats, made of impo andd silk lined, regular price, $ 100 Black Suits in America. and filled collars, hair cloth. Price...... Now in such popular demand, always sell here at $7.50. Price. High grade dark silk m xed G. business wear, regular price. Meetselves shout the loudest of Silk and Worsted Suits, and garment returned. Regular. Black Thibet and Unfinished and brown stripes. Suits $20. During this sale...... For dress wear and those fashion sort of hand tailoring through to duplicate them at $30. 100 Overcoat Values in A Cheviot, fancy or plain, and scar Price $16.00. Price...... And Blue Cheviot Overcoat qualities as the very finest, regular. Mersey Overcoats, warmly lined, regular price, $10. Price. St. Andrew Kersey or them in all styles, $20 and $30. Patent Beavers and Kersey coats, kind of garment worn by scar price $25. Price...... We can dress better than in made of imported cloth, regular price, $35. Price. The best $12.00 Black Suits in America. Full satin lined, padded shoulders, hand filled collars, hair cloth shape retaining fronts. Price..... 5.35 The $7.50 suits now in such popular demand for business wear, suits that always sell here at $7.50 Price..... 2.95 Men's suits in high grade dark silk mixed Cheviots splendidly tailored best for business wear, regular price $15.00. Price... 6.85 The values themselves shout the loudest for this sale, va la like these $18. Pure Silk and Worsted Suits, and money back instantly for any garment returned. Regular price $18. Price 8.48 Hardest Black Thibet and Unfinished Worsted Suits, also Richfield brown and brown stripes. Suits that sell everywhere at $20. During this sale..... 9.88 Black suits for dress wear and those fashionable diagonal gray effects. the finest sort of hand tailoring throughout. You might go to every store trying to duplicate them at $30. Price ..... 14.95 The Best $16.00 Overcoat Values in America. Heavy Vicuna cloth, genuine Cheviot, fancy or plain, an excellent overcoat. Regular Price $16.00. Price ..... 7.95 Men's Black and Blue Cheviot Overcoats, as perfect in fit and and wearing qualities as the very finest, regular price $7.50. Price ..... 2.98 Melton and Kersey Overcoats, warmly lined, silk velvet collars, all lengthhs, regular price, $10. Price ..... 3.98 Buy a Genuine St. Andrew Kersey or Poole Beaver Overcoat. Hundreds of them in all styles, $20 and $32 valees. Price ..... 8.88 Handsome Patent Beavers and Kersey Overcoats, lined with choicest materials, kind of garment worn by the best dressers. Regular price $25. Price..... 11.69 No millionaire can dress better than in one of these $35, Black Cloth Overcoats, made of imported cloth, hard tailored andd silk lined, regular price, $35. Price..... 16.75 Andrew Carnegie The Great. No other living philanthropist will history record, greater than or equal to Andrew Carnegie, a native Scotchman and a resident of New York. His fame and his humanitarianism, have gone to the furthermost parts of the earth. A noble son proud are we all that so true and genuine a personage, lives. He does not only give to "propagate" the intellect, but is a tried and true friend to all and believes in a square deal; has no scruples against any race, class or creed --- --- Now in Progresss. Christmas for the The Largest Assortment of Christmas Fo ur slipper Gift, We have $1.25, $1.50, $1.75 Warm. Our Leggins, Rubb tics will do the work. NOTTO: 'YOUR MONEY'S WO HESSER & CO NG PRICES at the S BIG SALE Suits in America. Full satin lined, pad- collars, hair cloth shape 5.35 High popular demand for business here at $7.50. Price... 2.95 Dark silk m xed Cheviots splendidly wear, regular price $15.00. Price... 6.85 Outst the loudest for this sale, va lu like Worsted Suits, and money back returned. Regular price $18. Price 8.48 Set and Unfinished Worsted Suits, also own stripes. Suits that sell this sale... 9.88 R and those fashionable diagonal gray ef- flect tailoring throughout. You might go to locate them at $30. 14.95 At Values in America, Heavy Vicuna fancy or plain, an excellent 16.00. Price... 7.95 Cheviot Overcoats, as perfect in fit and the very finest, regular price 2.98 Coats, warmly lined, silk velvet price, $10. Price... 3.98 Crew Kersey or Poole Beaver Overcoat. Styles, $20 and $32 valees. 8.88 ers and Kersey Overcoats, lined with garment worn by the best Price... 11.69 Better than in one of these $35, Black imported cloth, hand tailored price, $35. Price... 16.75 —how wonderful is this. Can a more enduring monument to a noble life, be erected? His liberality is seen and felt the world over. His last, or one of his last benificent acts was the donation to howard University, Washington, D. C., a $50,000 library, subsequent to his late memorable speech at the 40th anniversary of that school. May his last days be days of complete tranquility and joy and felicity, even ecstatic. "May the light of heaven shine upon his declining years." reed Subscribe for The Forum. ye THE FORUM for the Fo of Christmas Footwear We have them $1.75, gins, Rubber Bo the work. ONEY'S WORTH & CO. LE Before Hundreds of other Articles lined, pad- 5.35 2.95 didly ce...6.85 va lu like ce 8.48 Suits, also 14.95 Vicuna 7.95 in fit and 2.98 3.98 Overcoat. 8.88 lined with 11.69 $35, Black --- Before Buying Your Christmas Presents Call James' Drug Store All Kinds of All Kinds of Toilet Articles Patsy Guaghan Salo An Buf Lost. strayed or stolen, a young man, about 40 years old, weight 100 pounds. About 7 feet, 5 inches tall, bearing the name of Mr. John Perkins, of 901 S. College street. When last seen he was wearing a check suit, light colored overcoat, hat, number 12 shoes. Notice has been sent to Quincy, Ill., and also to Chicago, of his disappearance. Anyone seeing a gentleman of this description please notify Miss L. W.?—Anonymous. Father William Fletcher of 1614 E Adams street, died last Wednesday morning at early dawn, at the advanced age of 83 years. The body was removed ing Your Christmas Presents Call —AT— es' Drug Store And see my line of Candies, Pocketbooks, Toilet Sets and Perfumes. Bands of Toilet Articles Christmas Packages of Cigars and Cigar cases. Saloon And Buffet 7 h aud Washington. --- Missing. Mortuary. All After Music. There seems to be a rush made by every colored girl to "take music lessons." they all want to learn music—but few will take lessons in dressmaking, millinery or culinary. Music is good but if you all are musicians, whom will you teach? By whom will you have your clothes made or hat trimmed? Or how can you cook a meal? Learn the necessities first, the luxuries last. This is common sense.—An Observer. Pittsfield, Ill. Mrs. W. H. Moore entertained in honor of her sister, Mrs. M. E. Mackey of Denver, Colorado. An excellent repast was served, covers were laid for 27. Mrs. Moore is and excellent hostess as this affair demonstrated. to Undertaker Rhoden's parlors on N. 8th street, from which place it was shipped to Shawneetown, where it was interred. Miss Etta Davis left for Chicago, last Saturday on lodge business. Miss Eva Wilson is collector for the Forum by authority. Will H. Barbour of the Forum, was the guest of his father. Samuel Barbour. in Pittsfield, last Sunday. Roy Smith has returned to the city after an absence of two years. Wanted a competent lady or gentleman correspondent at Decatur. Write The Forum, E. L. Rogers, manager, 3051/2 S. 6th street. Springfield, Ill. 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 Re Fancy Waistcoats for day and Exquisite Neckwear in a Silk Umbrellas for Ladies and College Hat College Hats, Derbies, Silk and Opera Hats JOHN LUTZ HAT 204 South S Men's Furnisher Men's Furnisher and Shirt Maker. Andrew Russel Of Jacksonville, Ill. NARDE LM-20 KTU 03 For State Treasurer. In another column will be found the formal announcement of Andrew Russell for the nomination to the office of state treasurer. To the people of this county he needs no introduction, as he has spent his whole life in this county and here his name is the synonym of honesty; competency and Republicanism. Mr. Russel has been all his life a banker—that is, when a mere boy he went into a bank as clerk and was promoted, from time to time, until now he is recognized as one of the leading bankers of the state and has filled the office of president of the Bankers' association and many other important positions in that organization. Last year Mr. Bussel had a large plurality of the votes both at the primary and of delegates in the convention: however, there was the most notable contest in Cook county that has ever been waged and it was believed to be the best party policy to take a man from that county and place him at the THE FORUM Traveling Bags Silk Suspenders Leather Toilet Cases Collar and Cuff Bags head of the tick t. Mr. Russel and his friends accepted defeat with a loyalty that excited the admiration of all and they now feel that he should be nominated by the next convention. If successful Mr. Russel will bring to the discharge of the duties of the office the same faithfulness that has characterized his whole life and has made of him the model enterprising citizen, and his name will add much's strength to the ticket. A Letter to "Santa Claus." Yuu only come to see the little children once a year, and you only desire to give to those who have been good; obeyed their parents gone to Sunday school and every day school; obeyed the teacher and striven to have good lessons. There are many such little boys and girls here in Springfield, and to them, we desire you to fill their stockings with many good things, to the bad little fellows you can do as you see fit, but the good Book says, "the righteous shall be replenishsd." Don't forget the good little boys and girls. We remain, Yours truly: With the Sick L. F. 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