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Historical Society State House THE FORUM 1908 A Happy New Year To All, and Prosperity, Is Our Sincere Wish 1908 VOL. 4, NO. 46. A Distinguished Physician. Dr. James E. Henderson, Springfield, Ill. Graduate of Northwestern Medical. (leading the class) 18-3 Northwestern Medical. Cook Co. Illinois, means a good deal. But that is not what has made him distinguished; it is sterling qualities and clean reputation; business-like manner of up-right department, both in public and private life. He has now a good practice among people of both races—yes, he is a credit to the profession, the city and the colored race. The Elks Ball. The Charles Young Lodge No. 103, I. B. P. O. E., gave their third annual ball at Arton hall last Monday night, December 30. It was a success from every view point and marked an epoch in the history of the order that time will not efface. The hall was crowded and the dances up to date and were executed with a preciseness that brought forth praise from all. The grand march was led by Prof. Morton and Miss Louise Wilson and many intricate figures performed. Rev. McClellan Of Murphysboro Last Sunday at St. Paul A. M. E church. Rev. McClellan of Murphysboro, Illinois, preached an able sermon. He is quite scholarly and handled his subject and the discourse throughout in a masterly manner, choosing his text from John 3d chapter, 16th verse: "God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son that whosoever be lieveth in Him should not perish but have everlasting life." During his discourse he showed that there is a difference in believing that there was and is, a Christ. He appeared to be a man of the present need in the pulpit, able to deliver a sermon without so much tautology and verosity, but with good efficacious truths. "Be ye doers and not sayers only." Matrimonial. Madison Holman—Wednesday evening, January 1, 1908, Mr. Samuel T. Madison of Taylorville, and Miss Grace Holman of 2228 E. Kansas street, were married at 7 p.m. A reception was held at the home of the bride's parents after which they left for Taylorville where they will reside. Rueben Waters son of Mrs, Josie Puckett, and Miss Butler were quietly married on New Years Eve at the residence of her parents. The marrage was quite a surprize to their many friends. Miss Francis Porter a prominent young society lady of Springfield was quietly married on Xmas day to Dr. Rowen of Danville, Ill. Her many friends wish her mucn joy, on her matimonial voyage. Normal Items. Misses Louise and Rosanna Davis, spent Christmas with their father and brothers in Chicago. Berry Walker has a position as janitor at the court house in Bloomington. Mr. Whitfield of Indian Territory. visited his wife and babe, during Christmas. Miss Marion Mayben is visiting her mother. C. E. Jackson visited in Normal, this week. Club Notes The Woman's Club will be entertained by Mrs. S. C. Manuel on Monday afternoon, Jan. 6, 1908, at the hour of 2:30 P. M. A very neat program will be rendered, on this date. As it is the President's Day each member we trust will be present. Especially Chairmans of each Section as we desire their reports of work done during the month. We wish to thank Messrs. Brown & Osby. Mr. Jno. Farmer, Sr, and Mr. T. Ford for the use of their teams in helping our ladies to get out the Xmas sacks for Lincoln Colored Home. Any one having a sack will please send it to the Home by the 6th of the month, if not called for before then. Mrs. J. C. McClain, Pres. of Club. Notice All persons belonging to the Lincoln Colored Home Club and Association will please take notice and attend the annual meeting on Tuesday Jan. 7 190g, at the hour of 3 P. M. Business of Importance to be transacted. By order of the Board. J. C. McCain, Sec'y of L. C. H. Bd. Miss Noami Donaldson spent Xmas in Lincoln, the guest of Miss Elva Rudolph. She reports a fine time. Bloomington News. Dr. Ganaway and mother of Decatur, spent New Years day with Mrs. King. Frank Harber is visiting his wife and children. Davie Moore is seriously ill at his home: Mesdames F. Rush and Wm. Caldwell entertained a party of friends at the home of the latter, Thursday evening. Miss Eva Graves spent a few days with Miss Bell Calhoun last week. Miss Minnie Dalton entertained a party of friends with a birth day party, Tuesday. Miss Wilson is entertaining Miss Crowder. Miss Emma Sparks visited a few days in Pontiac. Albert Hoagland and Harry Lewis spent Christmas in Springfield, the guests of Misses Ada Hinton and Cora Hubbard. The Stearles band made its first appearance in public Tuesday, at the A. M. E. church. They rendered three short selections which were well received. The members of the Third Christian church ate their New Year's dinner in the basement of their church. A bountiful repast was partaken of everybody enjoyed themselves to their heart's content. If you have any news for the Forum please telephone 860-L as the agent does not have the time now to get around for items. Rev. Brown of the Union Baptist church was so unfortunate as to lose his little daughter, Alba nea, last week. The deceased was only ill a very few days thus making the shock more severe. Mrs. Casey of Chicago, is visiting relatives. Jack Hawkins and Walter Ford are out of the city. Harry Price visited in Gibson a few days. The Christmas program at the Third Christian chnuch was the best of the season. The pieces were appropriate and the music catchy. Everybody went away saying it was the best they ever heard. Fred Chester has returned to the city from Philadelphia, Pa. Miss Mayme Withers spent three days in Peoria, last week. The board meeting of the 3d Christian church met Wednesday evening and the following officers were elected: William Dalton, secretary; R. Calhoun, treasurer; J. Robinson, financial manager; R. Mayes, house manager. U. B. Church Notes. The Following Officers of Union B. were elected on Sunday Dec. 29; Supt Miss Rosa Bellamy Treas Miss Stella Maxwell Sect'y. Mrs. Annie Carey Asst. Sect'y. Miss Stella Butler Recording Sect'y. Mr. W. O. Fletcher Organst Miss Amelia McKinny Asst Organst Miss Willeta Watson. 15C A MONTH Our Distinguished City Attorney. Roy M. Seeley Whose most efficient and careful legal renditions meet the approvation of the most sanguine and scrupulous of our citizens. He has the Brinkerhoff extension ordinance now and will pass validily and legally, Serves Excellent Dinner. Brown & Neal's Cafe on New Year's day served a most excellent dinner to their many customers. The menu was a rare one In doing things on the firstday of the year, so you will do the whole year, how many of you went and put a dollar in the bank? A poor superstition that does not work both ways. Miss Fannie English, Joham Engiish; Miss Mattie Fant, Thos. Bonapart, Chas. Fant left Sunday night Dec, 22 for Auxvasse Mo., to spend Xmas. Entertained In honor of their niece, Miss Pearl Gibson of Evansville Ind. Mr. and Mrs, L. F. Obsorn, of 1412 S. 15 entertained a few friends, Friday evening at their home. Music and games were the feature of the evening after which refreshmens were served. Those present were; Messrs. Blummer Webster, Chester Smith, Richard Howard, Eugene Martin, John Smith, Geo. Martin, John Perkins, Jeas Rice, Arthur Offet, John Cole, Jas. Grady. Rector Hubbard, Thos. Hubbard, Ollie Smith, Robt. Igram, L. F. Osbourn' Girls, Iola, Osby Ivora Smith, Leota Singleton, Myrtle Osby, Birdie Sharp, Pearl Gibson, Lulu Tucker, Mrs. Della Grady Anna Robinson, Letty Terry. Mrs Eva Monroe left for Iowa on Wednesday having been called there on account of the serious illness of a friend. The services N. Y Eve at U. B.C. was largely attended, at the close of the year an offering of more than $8 was lifted, May the Lord bless these cheerful workers. • THE FORUM weekly magazine paper devoted the interests of the whole people. Entered as second-class matter, February 24, 1904, at the postoffice at Springfield, Ill., under the Act of Congress of March 3; 1879. ROGERS & BARBOUR . . . . Proprietors One Year ..... $1.50 One Month ..... 15c Per Copy ..... 5c THE FORUM'S STAFF. B. L. Rogers, Editor and Manager. Will H. arbour, Associate Editor and Secretary. Thompson Bros., Branch Office. Common The Printer 305; So. 6th St. EDITORIAL Saturday Jan. 4, 1908. During 1907, there was born in the city of St. Louis, 14,550 babies (approximate) and for the same period, 10,500 (approximate) people died. Who says race suicide? Don't let the financial flury scare you, do your work, and pay your bills and the Lord will bless you, for this is the law and the prophets. Yes "The Forum's motto is: Be ye doers and not sayers only. Make yourself a job, you do not have to establish a business, necessarily, to make a job. Your worth, reliability and in tegrity are the composites that will in sure it and assure a compentence. Washington Testimonial Two weeks ago The Bee suggested that it would be a fitting tribute to Prof. Booker T. Washington to tender him a national testimonial sometime in May, of 1908, at Convention Hall. in this city. The Bee thinks that Mr. Washington who has given the Negro's new emancipation, deserves this recognition of his great services The colored Americans are now becoming factors in business which are due to the efforts of Mr. Washington The National View. of New York city. in an able editorial, seconds the suggestion of the Bee The Bee feels confident that all lovers of fairplay and gratitude will take part in this testimonial. The columns of The Bee are open to all who desire to make suggestions and the best methods to pursue to make the affair a great National success.—The Washington Bee. We think the suggestion timely and such honor deserving, stimulating and a profitable asset to the furtherance of our material progress. Remember, people who have reason and desire to do the square thing, will not show it even if they have the gall, to order their paper stopped without paying up ali back dues. No reasonable person will order his paper stopped before paying up, except in rare instances, and then in a mannerly way. THE FORUM Another Imposter. We are to guard against impostors at all times. There are people who aim to climb the hill with assistance of colored people and then insult them, by various intrigues. Logan's little Cafe on Monroe St. between 4th and 5th has risen above colored people and dont cater to colored people. We were in one morning, being, in a hurry called for a sandwich and a cup of coffee, but it will cost you 20 cents. We reminded him that a brother on Washington St. just above Booth's drug store did not do so, and he got the most of his trade from the colored people. This same Logan when he was on 7th and Washington Sts catering after colored trade. just tink, because he has moved his second rate lunch counter to another part of the city, has the gall and temerity to refuse people who helped him when he was barely able to pay Mayor Devereux for the license. Logan from appearance, cannot define a verb, or a noun, and refusing people far his superior. We do not like to speak of these things and be so often quarreling and protesting, but these things demand it, and we are not going to allow suchbachwoods unlettered fellows to dominate over us unprostested. We advise every decent person who feels the insult, to refrain from supporting his brother's cafe on Washington St. because just as soon as he gets up he too will move to Monroe and 5th and not cater to colored trade. We hate to advise you thus: You have our reasons. are they not logical? Is it not imperative? Is it not even in self defence? We are talking to namely me nof reason. He may not be his brothers Keeper, but the just must in this case suffer for the sins of the unjust. Write it 1908, brother, for 1907 has passed and is now numbered with the yester years. Are you not glad to be spared and to breathe God's pure and medicinal air? Have you beeu true to your God and fellow man or have you unnecessarily transgressed the laws of God and man, wantonly and maliciously? Have you striven to improve the community in which you lived and are a part and parcel, or have you been a negligible quantity? But whatever have been your fault, lay aside them and go forth into the New Year bouyant and determined to make your worth manifest to men. The month January, is according to Greek Mythology, named after the God Janus, who is supposed to have had two faces, one watching the old year out, the other the New Year make its debut. There is no necessity for any of us to make long and fruitless promises as to our aim for the New Year, short ones are more preferable. But let each person strive to do some thing that is immutable. How futile indeed is the man who can but live to the grave. How great and how grand are the men and the women whose deeds have been a light to them and their contemporaries and are handed down to each succeeding generation, becoming more brilliant and more transcendent year after year, because of the fact that as a candle becomes more brilliant the more you light other candles from it, so does the lives of these noble sires. Therefore, let us strive to know the right and do it. 1908. TUCKER'S PLACE. Board and Lodging House, First class accommodations Regular meals at regular meal hours. 206 North 14 St. New Telepuone, 1478. If you're in doubt let us lead trump to you? The "Imperial., is always the proper hat-- never alike two seasons together--except in price ---$3.00. PETER MYE 529 North Side PETER MYERS & CO For Fine Commercial Work HAMANN The Printer 305 SOUTH SIXTH ST. Telephone 998 Capital Laure 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. Washington Both Telephones: 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. 723 E. Washington Street. Both Telephones: 207. Company Temporary Headquarter The Great Furn Your Credit is good Company. Temporary Headquarters, 219 N. 6th St. The Great Furniture King When Our Stores Are Filled? Call and Inspect, then you will order We wait on you for payments if sick H. TUCKER, Proprietor. MYERS & CO rth Side Square OUR ADVERTISING RATES. All Laundry. Cuck Work and Prompt in Delivery. e, and make courtesy, good treatment to all Our Motto e the Forum for your, patronage. GEO. BOLMAN, Prop. Washington Street. Telephones: 207. Capital Laundry. JOHN L. JONES Company. headquarters, 219 N. 6th St. Furniture King Your Credit is good with us Why need Furniture Pablo Picasso 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 THE FORUM Prominent young Man Mr. I. C. Crittendon, a young man who came to Springfield about five years from Nashville, Tenn., is making good. Since his debut he has not spent an idle day. We are always glad to say a good word about any man, young orold, white or colored who is striving to do something. Mr. Crittendon believes in integ. tity and moral worth, he is desir- ous of seeing our young men and women hold up the banner of frugality and right and thereby receive the prize—prosperity. He is buying a beautiful home at 1215 8. 17th street, as we men. tioned some time ago At pres- ent he is an efficient employe at the Illinois Cafe. Fora while last spring he conducted an up to-date cafe (Elk.) He is a prom inent ik and K. of P, Campaign Edition Special Features The opening of the spring county, state and national cam- paign edition of The Form, wiil appear about the first week in February. In this edition our aim shall’ be to represent by short biographies and cuts ac- companiment, every Republican candidate from governor down Don’t wait but write for particu. lars soon. —The Forum, 8054 Sixth St Some Prominent Colored Men. Mr, J, C. Cousins, residing at 408 W. Williams street, in one of the very best sections in the city for future development, is anoth- er youog man in whom the peo- are proud, He came to this city a few years ago and by his stur- dy and economical traits, has done conspicuously well, He has purchased the home in which he resides, and made several im provements thereabout. He has his home well and tastefully fur nished, andis progressive. He has quite an estimable and prom. ising son Clarence. The people of Springtield welcome such de. sirable citizens all time. Mr. C. H. Morgan, :esiding at 820 S. Spring street, is another citizen of our town so highly es. steemed and so emulative along many lines that we feei it a ben- eficial asset to mention him in this connection under our slogan, Mr. Morgan has a very excep- tionally nice piece of property ab the aforesaid number and street, and is a model husband. a good quiet citizen, a man who cares for his home and family, willingly and manly. This is especially creditable for we as a race, are far to derelect along this special line. They have a lovely home, gorgeously furnished—the credit of his most estimable wife We cali attention to these things, as we said before, for a purpose, gamely; that the people who strive to hold up the right and be good citizens may be encour aged and b:uyed on, Also oth- ers may seeing there is virtue in doing good, strive also to do ‘something real and tangible. Gov. Chas. S. Deneen [2 Le s ene | Gases 4 fae CY | COCO ee A i ee og ns oe ee ee | 2 : a | Oe : ae Cl Bat ar and Ce er wR | ue ean ic) ee Ne dl * What's the Matter with Deneen By C. S. Gibbs This well known Battle cry had its birth in Chicago, in the early stages of the last campaign for Governor of Illinois, when the States Attorney of Cook County bad entered the race for chief executive of Illinois. At that time Mr. Deneen was practi- cally unknown outside of Cook coun- ty, to the country districts he was only known through the press as a fearless, forceful, painstaking prose- cutor; who, seeing his duty, went forward with a full sense of the trust in his keeping to do and to dare. Friends and foes alike received jus tice at his hands, the former receiv- ed no special favor, aud the latter was shown no malice, they each and every one drank from the same Cala- bash. Such was the publie life of Mr. Deneen as the press portrayed it, the history of the campaign with its re- cord breaking convention is a matter of common knowledge. with which almost every one is conversant. But only those who have watched with an interest born of a desire to sea this state stand at the head of them all; can see the good results arising from the earnest efforts of Governor, Deneen. I can not with any degree of propriety consume your space to Speak of everything this man of the common people has done to prove to the people his invrinsie value as an American, The suit to rcecover money due the people from the I. ©. R. R,, the ef- fort to recover other monies due the State*from persvns holding themsel- ves Out as self appointed bailees, the effort to secure to the people a direct primary law, the effort to secure deep water-way Legistation all point to an administration, that in all things tried to reduce the pledges given to the People of [Illinois by the platform of the Republican Party in 1904, Gov. Deneen as the head of that administration, hus been, and is today the motor power of the Whole ma- chine. A man of the bcur, doing his who'e duty in utter distegard of the threats and commands of the bosses. And now, from all iudicalions; at the close of the present campaign a large ma: jority of the people of this great state will go to the polls and with 4a mighty volume of votes assert to the world in no uncertain terms, the truth of the exclamation DENEEN’S ALL RIGHT!!! What's the matter with Tillman and his ilks that they are acting so quietly end half way -decent? “Some’s gwine er happ'n?’”’ Subscribe for the Fery™ (Hetel in Connection.) Restaurant in rear--Hotel Accommoda- tions reasonable--Try our 20c Meals First-class Saloon, First-class Goods. Fine Wines Liquors—Choicest Imported and Domestic Cigars, I am handling the famous SCHLITZ BEER, that is making Springfield famuos ’ New Telephone 1491. EDWARD WHITE, Jr. PROPRIETOR, + BIG FREE LUNCH EVERY SATURDAY NIGHT. 809. E. Washington Street, ~ : Springfield, [linois- 50 - OTHERS =: 50 SEATS ON SALE JAN. 2 Get inline early and get a good Reserv- ed Seat. vi THEATRE Cc Tuesday and Wednesday, January 7 and 8 “THH SMART SET” “THE BLACK POLITICIAN’”’ With the greatest cast of Coléred Entertainers, Headed by S. H. DUDLEY | BOTH EVENINGS 15c, 25c, 35c, 50c and 75c PRICES WEDNESDAY MATINEE Best Seats 25c The Great Political Number of The Forum Out about First or February. 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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 All Druggists. wbseribe for the Fory™. enn howin Mens’ Fine Overcoats and Suits _ $1.50 io East St. Louis every Sat urday and Sunday ILLINOIS TRACTION SYSTEM EY SR ERAN SEY HDT Se A 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 te attend these services, Rev. Jas, H. Doswell, Pastor, FS a A ee ee G.EDW. BAUMANN # @ 3 CHAS. T, BAUMANN Baumann Bros... Prescription Druggists. (Deutsche Apotheke) Corner 7th and Washington Sts Both Phones 654 conage solicited. FOR SALE, De Witt Couny, IIlinois—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 cultiva- tion, one mile from Waynesville, no house, $150.00 per acre, easy terms. One hundred and sixty acres 3% miles from Waynesville, improved, twenty acres in pasture, at $115.00 per acre. Rents for $900.00 per annum. Terms easy. Cc. H. JONES, 116 S, 7th St., Springfield, Il. MORTON’S WHITE - - HOUSE SALOON 819 E. Washington St. SCHLITZ BEER 8 J. MORTON, Proprietor. Capitol City Lodge, No. 12, K. of P., meets every second and fourth Mon- day night of each month in Masonic hall on North Highth street. Specia’ meetings made know1 by K. of R. & S.. — Mr. Evar Roberts of Quiucy is visiting in the city. Mr. and Mrs, Ben Johnson en- tertained ata family dinner X ., mas day: All the delicasies of the season were served, | Miss Helen Clem visited in St. Louis duriag the hnlidays. : Notice _ Our advertising rates have ad- vanced beginning Jan, 1, 1908, as follows: Display matter per inch one insertion only 20cts. over cne insertion 124cts. Special prices on 8,6, 9,or12 months ads, Reading matter per line 7 and 10cts, Jacksonville News. Grand Master Byrd and Dr, A. G. Fairfax, of Chiciago were in the city Monday and completed the purchase of the Eames land, north of the city fora home for the aged widows and orphans of Colored Odd Fellows of Illinois and Wisconsin. $4,000 was the price paid for the land containing 10 acres, a six room house, an or. chard of several hundred trees. Austin Carter who has done much to secure the home for Jacksonville will be in charge until a superintendent is selected. The Art Club was entertained at Mrs, Bryant's by Mrs. Joseph Butier, After a routine of busi. ness alight lunch was served, They adjourned to meet at the residence of Mrs: Olark, 514 Southwest St, Mrs: Hayden of the Ladies Art Club was quite ill last week, but is slowly improving: Chas. Berry of Jacksonville went to St. Louis Sunday Morn- — returned home Monday night. That Johnson Hatcher Fire Saturday, Dec. 21, the cruel fire fiend came as a most unkind- ly cut just on vhe eve of Xmas and burntour largest and most progressive furniture man’s es- ilsiemept into ashes. Other adjacent buildings were demol. ished. It was a great loss to Springfield, and to the propietors and tenants especially: There was however a goodly amount of insurance carried by all. We ex- tend a word of sympathy to the unlucky parties and hope they will soon be in full blossom again, A. C. CoRNELL 10c Meals They Can’t be Beat 111 South 7th St. We must not spead so much money on Excursions. ROCGRNZ I - “SS hae IPSS Mag, ‘= asi FX. toypes FA ii (oF AY fe Wi eee Moar RT m 4 i Mak Gi \ Ly ‘There are more McCall} F atterna sold inthe United States than of any other te ke of patterns. ‘This is at accoume of their style, ace racy aod’ simplicity, wea Mes eane OL ales’ Mageaines Ose Tomer B coms.” Beery suber gees & McCall Par tem Broo. Sooseeibe today. 5 ° neat Sat Senatan ns Batam Catalogse ok Se be tigns) and Premium Catalogue (showing 400 premiums) sent free, Address THE McCALL CO., New tas THE FORUM Steam Dying, first-cass repairing and modern pressing establishment Leland Hotel Pantatorium.... BASEMENT LELAND HOTEL French Dry Cleaning Steam Cleaning, First-class work guaranteed to Ladies and Gents Certificate of membership to Pressing club, $1. 12 garments. All work called for and delivered. Give me a call.. OLD P HONE 834. Wilson and Carter Proprietors. 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JARRETT --- AD ORUM O WEEKLY ed Circulation in per annum. $150; advance. 40 cents; South Sixth Street. INTER-STATE 1092. TO THE FORUM. ... ROGERS, Manager. t-cass repairing missing establishment Pantatorium... ELAND HOTEL Bug Steam Cleaning, guaranteed to Ladies and Gents ing club, $1. 12 garments. All covered. Give me a call.. HONE 834. nt in TheForum ant 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 new 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 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. DON'T FORGET I am now doing a general Real Estate AND Loan Business Property in all parts of the City offered for the very Lowest Prices and best TERMS. Loans made on Property or Anything of Value. Strictly Confidential Ladies Business solicited PHONES: Office 2322 Res. 1768R2 A. Morris Williams, Williams' Bldg. 11th & Washington TIME CARD WHEELS 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 2:30 pm 5:00 am 3:30 pm 8:00 am 5:00 pm 6:30 am 5:00 pm 8:00 am 6:30 pm 8:00 am 6:30 pm 10:00 am 8:00 pm 10:00 am 8:00 pm 12:00 noon 11:00 pm 12:00 noon 11:00 pm 2:00 pm 2:00 pm TRACTION CO. Cars leave 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. *Dally 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 CINEMAS STAR THEATRE. Open Every Night Best Vaudeville Seen in the City. Prices: 10 cents, box seats, 25c. 811 E. Washington St. Springfield, Illinois. The Stalwart Protective League. Meets First Monday of each Month at Odd Fellow's Hall, South Fifth Street. R. S. DONALDSON, Pres. DR. J. H. MAGEE, Secy. Forum promises to be one of the very best advertising mediums ~UPPLUED.. STORES | New York ULL . 45 Li Bloomington, Ill. ispenard St. 8 a : outh Bend, Ind. A Shop for Ladies” 1B Chicago || Jackson, Mich. 209 State St. | Oshkosh, Wis. s a Our Fourth Great Semi-Annual Clearing a Sale Continued During the remainder of this week we will continue to dispose of, at immense reductions in price, the balance of our stock. Radical reductions in ail lines and, though the buying was enormous the first days of our sale, wa are still in a position to offer you exceptional bargains in Suits and Coats, Skirt Waists and Petticoats. Remember, we never carry stock over from season to season, and, therefore, must dispose of all our merchandise regardless of cost or former selling price. Come and obtain one of these bargains, mma 2D]a=_E==—_L_____ Clearance Coats Clearance Suits $15.00 Mixture Coats.................. $5.00 $25.00 Broadcloth Suits............... $13.95 15.00 Kersey Fitted Coats... ......,. 7.75 35.00 &80 Broadcloth Suits.......... 17,50 16,50 Loose Coats, colors,............ 9°98 40,00 Velvet Blouse and Coat Suits 21,75 22.50 Fitted Coats.... ................ 12.50 50.00 Broadcloth Suits...... ........ 80.00 26,75 Velvet Short Coats... 0 Sa 28.75-Loose Trimmed Coats, colors. 12.95 Clearance Skirts 27.50 Semi: Fitted Coats............... 14-95 |] 995 09 Taffeta Dross Skirts........... 812,50 85.00&32.50«:Novelty Coats............ 17.50 6:00 Voila Bltirt..................... 17.80 45.00 Near Seal Coats,................ 19.95 1] 1950 Broadcloth [Skitt......0..0.0) 7.95 85.00 Near Seal Coats.......... .......16,95 10,95 Fluffy Ruffles Skirt............ 8.80 60,00 White Opera Coat,............. 87,50 7,50 Striped Panama Skirts........ 4.95 =——————— 6.50 Broadcloth Skirts ............. 3.95 Clearance Furs Clearance Waists $60,00 White Caracul Set ..... .. ».., $82.50 $2.00 Lawn Waists, few left......... 95¢ 85.00 Squirrel Set..................3.. 18.75 5.00 and 4.00 Lawn Waists:........ $1.95 15,00 Jap Mink Muff.... 0. 0.0.0... 7.75 5 00 Taffety Waists................ 3.95 5,00 Squirrel Set..f............5... 2.95 7.50 Silk and Net Waists........... 4.95 ener rrr eaee eres e Caer eaeeeeeeeaeccceeee eee ET TS ea E H 1 TON R: | Notice or Home-Made ae TIME TABLE This paper is represented t Cakes, the Busher Advertising Co, Northbound. Arrive. Depart. . e *Alton Limited eevee eee L153 am 11:63 am ————— Pies Cookies sBloneicene eee: ba 5:00 bm We have told you often to patro 7 . fCapital City Flyer..... 8:35pm 'Stops| ine the advertisers, SE UanREneemnaeeneeneneeaaeeat —w-—wee |*Palace Express ......12:20am 12:20am SE RR oe deere eee en eren—megiereneneernenmtore patronize $Shind“widret ‘Accom ":.10:38 am "Stops A Building sSunday Special .......-10:46 pm Stops ot eae... tam Pia a BROWN & NEILL’ *Miantent Special ...... 5:05. am 6:08 am é tCapital City ‘agcom ope | zt Restaurant ene on SOL Se atiete Ose tie | io, . ee fs Showing some of the high grade work done by Mr. A, W. Anderson, our efficient Brick Mason and Asphalt Contractor This is some of the work he did last fall.+ e Our advertising rates have ad- vanced beginning Jan, 1, 1908, a3 follows: Display matter per inch one insertion only 20sts. over cne insertion 12sets. Special prices on 8,6, 9,or 12) months ads, heading matter per line 7 and 10cets, THE FORUM FOR SALE AT CARLOCK’S One fine $45 English Walking suit, No. 35 for only $25 on ac. count of owner failing to call for it, This suit is a bargain at that price—never been off hook— brand uew. First comes gets it. Call at Carlock’s 225 S. 6th St. the Shop for Men, J. W McKinney MERCHANT TAILOR Suits made to Order, all kinds and Styles. Prices to suit you. Cleaning Dyeing and Pressing I Guarantee Satisfaction. Work Promptly Turned Out. Pantatorium Department a Specialty J. W. McKINNEY, Proprietor 116 S. 7th St. Springfield, Ill- 'The VOICE ef The Megro, Colored American Magazine, and McGirt’s Magazine.. are here each month.. Price, 10c.. We will delivér each or all to your door each month. Give us your order and read good literature DuBois and his class or . » contributors, Order by Phone. Old 998. 805% S. 6th St. E. L. ROGERS, Agent. ‘ Mrs. Rogan of Decatur, Misses Caldwell, N. Johnson, Sallie Blue and Mrs, Caldwell of Clin. ton were guests of Mrs. C. H. Jones this week. ° me — ‘ eee ee (ere cera iA pe! Quite a contrast indeed are these times to those of old. but not toc, old to recall to memory: When Cleveland was president and Altgeld was governor of this State, the people were crowding and rushing over each other for Soup houses—now what a change The Salvation Army, Volunteers and other leaders of eleemosy.- nary inst'tutions. are, at every big holiday, such as Christmas and Thanksgiving days, looking up all who have not plenty, ask- ing them, ;‘Come for all things are ready how,’’ and saying, in the language of Kersande; ‘Hat drink, be merry to.day, for to- morrow you may die,’’ Yet the democrats want a change, are they certain that they wanta change. The 'Nation’s inventory National assets $1,500,000,000,.. 000). Whatever comes after billion is what the above is. Read it if you can: If the Republicans don’t let, the democrats in where are) we to put allour surplus? How can we enumerate it? There was ‘nothing to’ that financial flurry from the length of the above item, {Mheydemocrats can soon fix them so they will only have to say ‘‘units” and not even “tens,’’ but just “units.” The City Council The Ordinance introduced in the City Couneil last Monday evening, looking to the improvement in our city building construction, isa good one, The creation of an assistant building inspector, is also_ timely, Whether or not the office of hay inspector will be needed, isa question. There are other paid officers who can look after that matter, and not charge a fee, but simply fire any man who fails to comply with the law tobe. Peo. ple who do the square thing will feel that they should pay for some one merely inspectivg their products,and they are right. While its not high politics to sling mud especially when the game is not worth ammunition, but it is a manly man who dares to fight against aman whom he believes to be pernicious and arrogant, While there are good qualities, in most men, there are, in others better qualites, No well inform ed colored man will endorse Joe Cannon. or A.J. Hopkins. Hop. kins is not a Tillman sure but Mason, Yates’ or some other man is far more congenial than Hopkins for U.S. Senator. Of course any man has the right to support whom he pleases. but no man should aim to deceive the people for his own agrandiz+ ment—nor should) a maan prevaricate for ‘‘revenue orly”’ truth only will stand the temp estuous gale, which must come, Hopkins has proven traitorous to the welifare of a partof his coustituents, and the negro is that most conspicuous part. Cannon so far as he is concerned, has not not been fur us nor con. spicously against us. But Can non is a grand old man, simply not theman for President, Women More Loyal Than Men Who Prove in Many Cases Only Sounding Brass. Tue Forum always dares to THE FORUM speak out fearlessly for what it believes to be true, and to give honor at all times to whom honor isdue, The women or female sex, aS @ whole are mor loyal at many things, appertaining to the elevation of the whole people. This is conpicuously evident in the church, and in the home. This is applied to the white as wellas colored, but we know personally; many young and old hard working folks of the female sex who patronize this paper and pay for it, while there are men working at the State House who can tell everybody how and What he should do, what the editor should write and what he should not write, etc., yet these same would-be politicians do not pat ronize a colored enterprise But he come a plenipotentiary for his section of the state; there are also colored people on the fire department who have no more conception of the good a re putable colored paper, or any other colored business, is to them aad their position. We have colored men atthe State House whom you cannot get 15c amooth from, If youspeak to them, they r ply the paper comes here—see the white pev- ple take the paper to help the cause and because they want the paper’s support, the colored man wants alot of free doings, and there are a number of employes not very representative, they are sounding brass and tingling cym- bals, signifying nothing. Communication. A Credit to the Baptist Denomination Rev, E. H: Borden. A. M, B. D., Proffesor of ancient languag.- es and Logic at the Central City College, Macon, Georgia, has been chosen as assistant pastor of the popular Colored Presbyterian Church of that city. The Wash. ington Ave, Church is one of the best and oldest of that body in Ga. Rev. J, H. Holly D, D. pastor of the church will travel in the interest of the Normal and In- dustrial College of whlch ha is President. Rev. Borden brings credit to the state of Illinois. The Smart Set. Lord Byron said ‘laugh when you can; it is the cheapest medi- cine.’ Anybody ean follow Lord Byron’s advice next week when “The Smart Set.” with S.,H. Dudley and fifty others present the ripping musical comedy, “The Black Politician’’ at the Majestic for two days commenc. ing Jan. 7. So if you are troubl- ed with ‘‘tired feeling,’ go and take a laugh for two hours and a half. I* is better than the mountains. It is better than the seashore. It is even better than going to Europe, especially if you are a bad sailor. This is one of the good things that George Washington missed. That could not be helped. But the last President of the United States will see it, because this is a company that will last as long as the government. If you have seen itonce, then you want to see it three times, then your wife makes you go the fourth time, after that the children persuade you to buy tickets. It is the real eolored comedy success of the century. Bell Telephone, Northwestern University Medical Main 337 School, Class '83, Dr. Jas. E. Henderson Office: 1074 W. Side Square, SPRINGFIBLD, ILLINOIS 9 to llam, Diseases and Ail- Hours: | 3to 5p.m. ments of Wcmen, a 7to 8p.m. Specialty. biog ee Ee ge t “Oh, See Him | : Go and see the Wonderful Clairvoyant and mind reader and Fortune Teller; is able to tell you anything you want to know. Gives you good luck in any respect, takes off spells caused by any evil in- fluence which has been caus- edby witchery or hoodoo, Write him at once - 170 53d Street Chicago, Ill. The Forum’s Staif. E. L. Rogers, Editor-in-Chief and Business Mgr. Will H. Barbour, Asst. Editor. Proof Reader and Stenographer. wos « - Office Clerk, Book- keeper 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, 305% So. Sixth St. Matters of business or information to E. L. Rogers, Mgr. CONSOLIDATED STREET CAB ROUTE. Points of Interest Springfield’s Attractions and How to Springfield's Attractions and How to Reach Them, Lincoln home—Corner Highth and Jackson streets—take South Eighth car. Lincoln Monument, Oak Ridge Cem- etery—take North Fifth street cars at Fifth and Monroe streets, Parks and Pleasure Resorts. Washington Park, southwest of city take South Second or Lawrence ave- nue 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 RE ANNOUNCEMENTS. State and National offices......$10.00 County offices .......+.sseee0- 5.00 i Mayor of Springfield ........-+ 5.00 Regular write-ups, 10 cents per line. Ten-line notice one time, with Don’t wait to hear what the 2 thinks before you express your opin- ion, Say what you think if you believe } you are right. si SS i “Oh, Douglas! Thou hast passed be yond thé shore, But still thy voice ‘s ringing o’er the gale— Thou’st taught thy race how high her hope may soar, And bid them seek the heights, ner faint nor fall.” Paul Laurence Dunbar on Fre“ Douglass. RS SER eee ean | me ener es 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 social and juvenile section, Mrs. C. H. Morgan is president, Mrs. Higgin- botham is chairman, of the social sec- tion; 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 25¢ the month. We have all man- ner of lodges here. The greatest of all newspapers is the daily Globe-Democrat, of St. Lou- is. 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. Sun- day edition—a big newspaper and magazine combined, 48 to 76 pages every Sunday, one year, $2.00; 6 months, $1. A subseription for the Globe-Democrat, at these prices, is the best possible newspaper invest- ment. Send your order today or write for Free sample copy to Globe Print- ing company, St. Louis, Mo. See spe- cial “long time” campaign offer of the Twice-a-Week issue of the Globe pRrcnioe “wo years ter 448, seo REISCH BREWERY CO City Brewery Their Bottle Beer is Fine Bock’s Special Can't be Beat Sey ey Mrs. Geo. Donnegan, and Mrs. B. F. Donegan and daughter were the guest of friends in Lincoln Xmas. Miss Ruth Davis who is teaching at Bonneterra Mo, visited her parents during the holidays. News was recieved this week of the death of Miss M. Frazelle daughter of Mrs. Carrie Allen. She was buried last Teusday Rev. Saunders officiated Clide Donaldson, entertained Master Everett Nelson at dinner Xmas day. The state Legislature re-assembles again Jan. 6th for the same purpose, to pass a primary plurality bill. It is to be hoped it will be successful. We are in receipt of Vol 1. No 1, of the Bulletin, the smallest paper, no doubt, in the world. It is a novelty and is published at South Bend, Ind., by colored people. We shall look forward however, to see a mammouth oak from this little acorn. G. W. Coleman, who has been attending school at Little Rock, Ark.. is in the city—having come on account of the serious illness of his brother; a former student at Ambidexter Institute, who is at St. John's hospital, and who is we are glad to note, somewhat improved. Andrew Johnson and John Robue of Callio Mo. were visiting friends and relatives in the city during the holidays. Lawrence Johnson accompanied them back home Sunday; Lawrence Johnson and brother will start in business of thier own (Restaurant) We wish them success. Miss Mamie Smith of 1116 S Pasfield St. is very ill at her home. Emancipation Services were held at Grace M. E. church Jan. 1st. The choir rendering music, and an address was delivered by E. L. Rodgers; Response by Mr Watts. Epworth League Every Sunday at Grace M. E church. The Marvelous Petitts put on a good show Jan. 1st a goodly number were out. Rev. and Mrs. C. H. Jones were visitors to Decatur Dec. 26 27 last week and were highly entertained by mesdames Love. Rogan, and J. D. Stokes. Rev. Price was called to Decatur Sunday. Miss Essie J. Gorum was a visitor here Christmas, returning to her late St. Louis home the last part of last week. Watch services and suppers were held at most of the churches whereat the people sang and praised God for having spared them. Did you "swear off" to quit persecuting your wife? A good many people should "swear on" and not off so much. Do something and quit "going to." Remember the Smart Set is at the Majestic, Tuesday and Wednesday. It is one of the best shows of its class; with Williams and Walker. THE FORUM and Local PIANO AND VOICE LESSONS VOICE ONS MISS B. MAIE BOYD, 1101 E. Jefferson Street. Mrs. J·C. McClain entertained the Sewing Circle of the Union Baptist Church on last Thurs. Dec. 26. A very elaborate luncheon was served. Miss Susan Cooper of New York and Mrs. Page of Moberly Mo. were the distinguished guests of the occasion. Brief addresses were made by each and all present enjoyed themselves heartily. The following were elected; Pres. Mrs. Louis Harvey. V. Pres. Mrs. Fannie Gray. Sect'y., Miss Stella Maxwell. Treas. Mrs. Lizzie Taylor, Chair. Buying Com. Mrs. J. C. McClain. Chair. Sick Mrs. Bettie Watson. The early breakfast served by the Willing Workers Sewing Circle on New Year's morning was a financial success. Mesdames J. C. McClain and Edith Williams were the guests of Mrs Julia Duncun at dinner Sunday. A fine suit cheap at Carlock's. Read Newman's and E. & W. prices. Mr. Woodie Matthews and wife of Champaign were in attendance at the Elk Ball Monday evening. Mrs. H. Tucker, 206 N. 14 St. had many Xmas guests. Visitors; Mrs. Hood and sister Miss Roberson of Duquoin, Ill. Earl Roberts Quincy, Sunday Dec. 29th City mr. and Mrs. L. F. Osbourne and guest mr. and Mrs. J. W. Grady. mr. and Mrs. F. C. Cole and Mr. and Mrs. Hood. Quite a sumptuous spread was served in keeping with the time of year. The local last week which said Clarence Cousins was in Chicago visiting his parents should have read grandparents. W. T Scott left Sunday for Cairo to visit his sick son. Mrs. Outland of S, Spring st. was in Lincoln, last week having accompanied the remains of Fred Beck there where the remains of Beck were interred. Mr. Singleton and wife, teachers in the public school at Mt. Vernon Ill., were here at the State Teachers' convention held here last week, being two of the only 3 col. delegates. (Mr. King of Collinsville, Madison County, being the other, Mr. and Mrs. Singleton paid our office a visit. Mrs. Singleton is interested in high class art work. Mr. Singleton is from Hampton, Va., and has that go forwardness so characteristic of the Old Virginians. Our advertising rates have advanced beginning Jan. 1. 1908, as follows: Display matter per inch one insertion only 20cts. over one insertion 121cts. Special prices on 3,6,9,or 12 months ads. Reading matter per line 7 and 10cts. An Army at Work A multitude of people are at work removing the debris preparatory to building on the new Johnson-Hatcher Building. Square Deal WHITE DENTAL PARLOR LOCATED on South Sixth St., $ 2 2 4 \frac{1}{2} $ (up stairs) entrance to north of Postal Tel. respectfully invites With the assurance of courteous treatment, highest grade of work and prices that are fair. We take it for granted that intelligent colored people of Springfield have read the Teeth Talks we have made in the Record and Register and we are calling attention to the present Advertising Campaign in the News and the Journal. Will you not call NOW—this MORNING and have a TALK on this subject— Don't mistake the place—note the show case outside and bring this 'ad' so we can find the value of THIS PAPER for ADVERTISING 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. THE BEST THE CHEAPEST THE SAFEST PLACE TO BUY A PIANO —IS AT— LUTZ YOUR PATRONAGE ranc of courteous treatment, he ass that are fair. We take it for creded people of Springfield have made in the Record and Register to the present Advertising O Journal. Will you not call NOW a TALK on this subject— YOUR TEETH?