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THE FORUM 1908 A Happy New Year To All, and Prosperity, Is Our Sincere Wish 1908 VOL. 4, NO. 50 Col. A. C. Matthews Col. Asa C. Matthews of Pittsfield, Pike County, Department Commander of the G. A. R., of the State of Illinois, is a candidate for the Republican nomination for Lieutenant Governor. His record in civil and military life is well known throughout the State; during the war he was colonel of the 99th Illinois Infantry. He was elected to the legislature in 1888, and was chosen Speaker of the House without opposition. Col. Matthews was directly instru M. B. mental in the appointing of a colored boy as Page in the House-he has always been friendly to the Negro race. Personal contact makes us certain of this fact. While serving as Speaker he was appointed First Comptroller of the Treasury by President Harrison, in which position he continued until the close of Harrison's administration. Col. Matthews is a Republican and always has been, as a soldier, politician, lawyer and citizen, he has always shown himself to be a man among men. The Foundation of Success. When taken under consideration we find it is one of the most important things in life, every human should take a few steps toward success. We are a people that are too quick to lay many of our misfortunes to our color. But my friends, it is not that, that makes our progress so slow, for there is no nation under the sun that grasps anything and gets the good out of it any quicker than the Negro. We have as good talent as any race. Our trouble now is cultivation First of all, we must prepare ourselves for what we expect to do, and let us work together; and by so doing we will find it not our dark skin but because we are separated, and until we get together, and work together, we can never reach the height of success. When one of us starts out in life to better his condition, let us all support him, that he may have rapid success. Let us, too, take such men as Douglas, Bruce, Revels and Dr. Booker Washington, who reached the height of their positions by preparing themselves for the future, for "Be ve doers and not sayers only." our example, and, if every Negro will follow the example of such men as these, who are now standing at the head of this country, and our race also. The time will be short when we will find it is not our color, but because we have made no steps towards success. First of all, let us buy more Forums, Freemans, and other Negro papers and we will be more able to learn what our race is doing. Don't fail to buy next week's Forum as we shall speak on a very important question.—Observer. News of the Nation. In the Chicago Tribune's presidential inquiry, not a single negative vote was recorded against the administration from the state of Illinois. The Rooseveltian policies were endorsed without a dissenting voice. "Roosevelt and Deneen." was a frank expression vouchsafed by a coterie of local colored politicians after reading the Tribune article. Speaker Cannon can hardly expect a less frank expression in his favor than the passage of the "Jones-Oglesby primary law," under which the primaries will be held on Aug. 8. Senator Jones is a clean young man politically, and of splendid moral character, with a cultivated mind, and of high principles. It is said, possibly with a grain of truth, that his constituents are seeking to send him to the National Congress as their representative. Happy to know it. I believe he would stand by the platform of the party and support the president when he's right. In the Southern states President Roosevelt is not supported with the enthusiasm of yesterday. The colored people of the south, right or wrong, defiantly resent his judgment of the Brownsville case. Difficulties like the Brownsville affair may not be without its compensations, because since the Brawnville affair there has been much quiet thinking and close studying by the candidates, and of the political record of politicians and governmental officials, by the colored people North and South. Presidential candidate. Taft, reports the Philippines unfit for self control. In his report submitted to Congress he voices the sentiment of the President, 'that it will be a generation, maybe long r before the Filipinos are fit for complete self-government." The American torpedo boat flotilla, left Buenos Ayres on the 29, for Sandy Point in the Magellan Strait, to protect the battleship fleet on its cruise to the Pacific. Senator Tillman rises in the Senate again to show his interest in and love for our race, taunting the Republicans because human slavery exists in certain sections of the Philippines. He remarked: "Why don't the men who are responsible for the Philip pine goverment, enforce the law?" He continued saying that 'Secretary Taft knows that slavery exists.' I think different because the Honorable Secretary did not mention it in his recent report to Congress. If it is true, something other than academic discussions ought to be done at once. From the President's introductory lines to the Secretary's annual report, the retention of the islands under President Roosevelt's policies, seems inevitable.—W. L. EDWARDS. Bloomington News Mrs. E. Wright and Mrs J. Stearles were up from Atlanta to attend the Elite Ball. Mrs. G. Hoagland received a telephone message announcing the death of her brother at Madisonville, Ohio, last Thursday night. Her mother died only two weeks before. Elder Hoagland attended the funeral. Mrs. C. Lumkin is troubled with her eyes. Pearl Robinson is entertaining his friend, Milton Jackson of Peorai Many out of town people at the Elite Dance. This is Billy Sunday's last week, how many resolutions have been broken. The funeral of Florence Stanton was held Saturday morning. William Stanton is in the city. J. Samuels will leave for Decatur in a few days. Jacksonville News. The Ladies' Art Club met last week at the residence of Mrs. G. Clark on Railroad street. After the usual routine of business, a light luncheon was served. The society adjourned to meet at the residence of Mrs. Clark on S. West street. The Wednesday Art Club was entertained last week by Mrs. Freeman. A number of ladies met at the residence of Mrs. M. C. Clark on S. West street, for the purpose of organizing the Woman's Club Born to Mr. Hestimon and wife a son, Friday evening. Mrs. A. J. Jones, State Grand High Priestess, spent Thursday in Springfield in the interest of the International Order of 12. A leap year ball was given last Wednesday night at K. of P. hall by the Mallory Bros. The drill to be given by Mrs. Lafayette at the K. of P, hall Feb.14, will be one of the most unique of the season. Admission 10c. S. L. Coleman recently left St. John hospital having recovered sufficiently in health to be out of danger. Gov. Chas. Deneen. 1917 Who has about recovered from a three week's serious attack of lagrippe and who fought uncompromisingly for the plurality primary. Cole and Johnson. Cole & Johnson who appear at the Majestic, beginning Thursday, Feb. 13, and continuing for three nights, are among the few highly recognized musical fun producers extant. They are presenting the eccentric play called "The Shoo-Fly Regiment." These two young men have traveled extensively abroad and their show is considered the equal, if not superior to the famous Williams and Walker aggregation. The chorus is strong, the music catchy and will be executed by a bevy of pretty girls. Cole and Johnson were playing "A Trip to Coontown," the last time they appeared here. Billy Johnson was a partner of Bob Cole at that time, since then, the inimitable Cole has doubled up with Rosamond Johnson, the pianist, and their success has been meteoric. As a fun and mirth provoker, has few equals. You should not miss seeing them. Remember the dates, Feb. 13, 14 and 15. St. Paul Sewing Circle Notes. St. Paul's Sewing Circle was entertained this week by the president, Mrs. Alice White at her residence, 1312 E. Monroe St Thursday. After the usual routine of business' and needle work, the hostess served a nice lunch. The circle will meet next week with Bertha Davis, 231 N. 15'h St. A large attendance is solicited. Mr. C. H. Morgan has about recovered from an attack of grippe. The Crispus Attucks club held its second banquet at Neal and Brown's last Thursday evening. The editor of the Forum has been indisposed this week from an attack of lagrip. THE FORUM weekly magazine paper devoted the interests of the whole people. Entered as second-class matter, February 24, 1904, at the postoffice at Springfield, Ill., under the Act of Congress of March 3, 1879. ROGERS & BARBOUR Proprietors One Year ... $1.50 One Month ... 15c Per Copy ... 5c OFFICE: 305 1-2 B; Sixth St. Phone Main 998 THE FORUM'S STAFF. B. L. Rogers, Editor and Manager. Will H. arbour, Associate Editor and Secretary. Thompson Bros., Branch Office. Bomann The Printer 3051 So. 6th St. EDITORIAL Saturday, Feb 1st, 1908. Down in Mississippi there are 900,000 colored people and only 600,000 whites, there is not a reformatory school in the state. The same is true in most of the Southern States; only one penitentiary at Jackson. Yet every county has a convict farm, where boys of tender years are sent, if they be colored. They have no schools of correction, etc., as we have on this side of Mason and Dixon's line. Yet they talk of crime—bosh! It is time the white people of Mississippi and the South were becoming civilized. It is a shame. Here we do not send boys and girls under age to the penitentiary, but to the schools of correction—there they send them to the schools of mischief. The "Truth," published at Cairo, in its last week's edition, says: "The irregularity and tardiness of The Truth for the last few issues was because of the lack of help to set type. If The Truth is tardy and irregular, it is unlike its concomitant, lie who is ever alert and goes on its journey with remarkable regularity and punctuality. The Truth should not allow its concomitant competitor to out general it. Seeing that J. Max Barbour, the famous editor of the Voice, is now editor of the Chicago Conservator, we presume with sorrow, that the Voice is no longer to be heard, crying in the wilderness, so efficacious as it did for nearly four years. We hope, however, that it will again appear in great glory and potency—mightier to heal and save than before. No noble cause or man can be kept down, for all righteous and great men are truth, and truth crushed to earth will rise again, for the eternal years of God are hers. Speaking concerning the modes of instruction, Cicero said. "Wise men are instructed by reason; men of less instruction by experience; the most ignorant by necessity; and beasts by nature." This is in accord with the proverbial statement of Solomon that a wise man heareth instruction. It emphizes his further contention that he that scorneth reproof is a fool. Just as long as a man is willing to be instructed, there is some hope for him, and the possibilities of his progress are very great. A locution is necessary to the THE FORUM discipline of the human mind. An unreflective mind possessess thoughts only as a jug does water. by containing it. In a disciplined mind, knowledge exists like vital force in the physical frame that is to be directed to tongue or hand, or foot, hither, thither, anywhere, and for any use desired. This makes knowledge very desirable, and makes it essential that every man should pursue with unremitted labor those secret stores that await the ripening soul in truth's exhaustless bosom.—N.B. Union. Inter State Commerce Law. If the people insist that the inter state commerce commission's interpretation of the law is fair, why don't they proceed to have the requirement of said commission carried out? The Inter State Commerce Commission holds that it is legal and constitutional, to separate the races on common carriers so long as there is equal accommodation where the charges are the same. The logical conclusion is, if they are not equal then such a separation is unconstitutional and illegal, this is plain enough that a fool need not err. We know but few, if any of the separate coaches are equal, therefore they are unconstitutional and illegal—go after them. Another thing: if they are not equal and therefore unconstitutional, what is the penalty? What redress have the victims, of such unjust and assinine discrimination, founded upon meanness and arrogance? This is the question. How is it also, that whenever the colored man is the objective point, the democrats can always beat the Republicans in lawing and interpreting? The Congress is two-thirds Rep; the president is Republican, all of these you have witnessed. This is sane talk. Why was Oklahoma admitted to the Union if the constitution of that state is repugnant to the National Constitution. The fault dear Butus, is not all on the other side, for lo, have we not Moses and the prophets, let them be heard, and heard with understanding. Died Saturday, Jan. 25, of the east part of town, Mr. Smith. The funeral was held this week. The remains of Arthur Donagan were brought here last Saturday. from Helena, Montana. He was accidently drowned last October and it was some time before the body was discovered and after having found it, it was some time before it could be identified, being so nearly unrecognizable. While here in wait for funeral obsequies, the body was in charge of Undertaker Rhoden on N. 8 h St. The funeral was held Monday, Rev. T. Price, officiating. Mrs. Eva Howard-Washington, died last week at the St. John hospital from heart trouble. The funeral was from the Lutheran church. The deceased leaves to mourn for her. a husband, mother and two sisters. Geo. D. Groves has been appointed as a deputy assessor by City Treasurer, John Graham. Fred York has resigned his position at the post office on the account of ill health. Mortua~v. 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? 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Rogers for the best sich and accident policies. $10 per week —Which Will be Rendered— Wednesday, February 12, 1908 At the Union Baptist Church under the auspices of the WOMAN'S CLUB Song—“My Country—Tis of Thee”.....Chorus Choir Prayer.....Rev. S. C. Manuel Song—“Red, White and Blue”.....Chorus Paper—“Lincoln from Boyhood to Manhood”...Mr. J. E. Thompson Song—“Glory, Glory Hallelujah”.....Chorus Address—“Lincoln as a Statesman”.....Dr. J. H. Magee Song—“Star Spangled Banner”.....Six Young Girls Stump Speech.....D. O. Yates Voice—“Old Oaken Bucket”.....Mrs. Fannie Gray Voice—“Old Black Joe”.....Jesse Warren Voice—“Swanee River”.....Mrs. D. O. Yates Closing Remarks.....Visiting Orators Song—“Marching Through Georgia”.....Woman' Club An old fashioned menu will be served by the committee in the lecture room.—Concert and Supper, all given, for only Mrs. Daisy Higginbothan, Manager COME! COME!! COME! COME!! And Hear the Follo Log Cabin Leaf and O Which Will Wednesday, F At the Union Baptist Chu WOMAN PROGR Song—"My Country"Tis of Thee Prayer..... Song—"Red, White and Blue"..... Paper—"Lincoln from Boyhood to Song—"Glory, Glory Hallelujah"..... Address—"Lincoln as a Statesman" Song—"Star Spangled Banner"..... Stump Speech..... Voice—"Old Oaken Bucket"..... Voice—"Old Black Joe"..... Voice—"Swanee River"..... Closing Remarks..... Song—"Marching Through Georgia" An old fashioned menu will be the lecture room.—Concert an 25c Each, or, 50c per Couple Mrs. Daisy Higginb "A Melodrama.. " The Wayward Daughter" At Masonic Hall Friday evening, February 21st. 1908. Something New and up-to-date. Originated by home talent. Young and old are especially solicited. Synopsis: Shows how easily girls and boys are led astray--nothing objectionable—the most fastideous can attend—mothers most especially invited. Remember place and date. P. S. After the play there will be a well conducted dance, with excellent music to guide. Admission fee: 30cts. WANTED—agents and correspondents of good education; good reputation and energetic, at the following places: Chicago, Quincy, Hannibal, Mo. Petersburg, Ill. Oxford, Miss., Decatur, Ill. Peoria, Champaign, E. St. Louis, Lovejoy, Mounds and vicinity and other cities and towns over the country. Write E. L. Rogers, editor and manager, "The Forum, sixth street. Mrs. C H, Jones and Ira Jones were in Decatur this week. By J. C. OVERBY Showing Program of the— Help Year Supper Concert to be Rendered— February 12, 1908 arch under the auspices of the Wen's Club AMME... ".....Chorus Choir Rev. S. C. Manuel Chorus Manhood"...Mr. J. E. Thompson Chorus Dr. J. H. Magee Six Young Girls D. O. Yates Mrs. Fannie Gray Jesse Warren Mrs. D. O. Yates Visiting Orators a".....Woman' Club be served by the committee in Help Year Supper, all given, for only othan, - Manager Rev. Price Preaches On Vital Questions of the Day. Last Sunday at 11 a.m. Rev. T. Price of St. Paul church preached a very able and timely sermon touching the live questions of present day needs. One particular phase of his sermon was to call attention to the fact that the clubs and social auxiliaries, of the church pay too much attention to mere eatings. He advised the young people to not attempt to live beyond their means, but buy a home. Eat and wear less, and pay more attention to things more essential than mere eating and dressing. He declared that we must prepare to live here. The text was "For Mary has chosen the better part and it shall not be taken from her." As we have before said, candidates for office are the defendants and must show cause why they should not be retired, especially when they have served a term and failed, in the eyes of the people, to show any tangible results—we advise you who are in office and expect to be re-elected, take notice. Our advertising rates have advanced beginning Jan. 1. 1908, as follows: Display matter per inch one insertion only 20cts. over one insertion 12½cts. Special prices on 3,6,9, or 12 months ads. Reading matter per line 7 and 19cts. THE FORUM THE RESTAURANTS First- Fi and fan Sp BIG 809 E. Wa You It will cure MO 213 S --- THE ANNEX BUFFET Restaurant in rear--Hotel Accommodations reasonable--Try our 20c Meals New Telephone 1491. EDWARD WHITE. Jr. PROPRIETOR. BIG FREE LUNCH. EVERY SATURDAY NIGHT. 809 E. Washington Street, Springfield, Illinois. You Can't Afford to Coug H Of Lesley's Cough Syrup It will cure you in a short time. For Sale Only at CLARKSON'S MODERN DRUG STORE 213 SOUTH SIXTH STREET. Let us Fill Your Next Prescription THIS IS A TRADE MARK by WHICH YOU CAN LOOK FOR THE WHITE DENTISTS TALK FOR A WHILE ABOUT THE PLACE THAT is WAKING up THE TOWN WHITE DENTISTS 22-4½ LOWEST PRICES AND FINEST WORK BY DO. ING THE HIGHEST GRADE OF DENTAL WORK AT PRICES THAT RANGE FROM HALF TO TWO-THIRDS THE USUAL CHARGE Just Watch us for 1908. That's all today. 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 Washington Street. Springfield You Can't Afford to Coug Like that. It's harder on you than work and invariably leads on to permanent lung trouble and often to consumption. TRY A BOTTLE READ PUBLISHED WEEKLY “,argest Colored Circulation in t) sunty. Price: per annum, $1.50; three months, in advance, 40 cents; per month. 15 cents. Office: 305 1-2 South Sixth Street. TELEPHONE MAIN 998, INTER-STATE 1092. WRITE ALL MATTER TO THE FORUM. : E. L. ROGERS, , Manager. “The promised Land” For Colored People. An Opportunity of your Lifo. Buy a lot in Guthrie, Oklahoma, the new state. The pop- ulation of the city is nearly half colored Colored people are holding office: in banking business etc, These lots sell at from $100 to $175 and up. This is no dream, People who cannot or éo not desire to; buy tere, should not lose e opportunity—this planis the one whereby the whltes succeed so rapidly—Investment. in new lands. I have the agency for this territory and will be glad to show plat, which is at my office, You may pay so much down and balance monthly. People in South soiicited. I want sub- agents in this state and the South, WRITE E. L. Rogers, Springfield, Illinois, Agent for WeStern Lands. Is Prepared to do stenographic work ofall kinds. See us or call at 305 south sixth 2 48 Bring us your typewriting and let ter-writing, rates good. ee Get in the reading habit—Colored Please don’t put the collectors off papers are for sale at: J."E. ‘Thomp-| by telling them you want to see the son, L. F. Osborne’s Pool Room, The} editor. We employ them because we Pekin Cafe, Brown & Neal's Restaw-| have not time Hee CRE Coueguives rant, Elk 1Cafe. At these places you| . ‘ can secure the New York Age, ie Vhen the collectors come, pay them. Guardian, The Freeman, Richmond| —_— : Planet, The Voice, The Colored Amer; ican Magazine, The Forum, Ete, “It/is no benefit to have giyen me POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENTS I hereby announce myself a candi- date for nomination for the office of state’s attorney, subject to the deci- sion of the democratic voters of San- gamon County. Taomas L. JaRRETI THE FORUM Please don’t put the collectors off by telling them you want to see the editor. 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Mr. Russel one of the most popular men of the state and will be nominated and elected. Miss Etta Davis was in Decatur this week on Lodge business. Miss Lottie Brewington, was in Decatur this wee in the interest of this paper. For the Benefit of Tuskegee Institute Speeches Made by Gov. Hughes, Col. Henri Watterson of Louisville, Ky.-Iton. Seth Low, Chairman. (From The Courier-Journal.) Gov. Hughes began by declaring that 'from a proper point of view" the work done for "our fellow citizens of the black race" it "is for our own benefit as well" and "essential to the interests of the people as a whole" Continuing he said in part: FOR THE BENEFIT OF ALL We can never afford to lose sight of the fundamental objects alike of enlightened self-interest, of philanthropy and of patriotism. These are, first, to give opportunity and stimulus so that each man make the most of himself; further, to stimulate that wholesome interest in the welfare of our fellows who will make usefulness and service the standards of our activities and without which talent and trained skill are prostituted to ignoble and corrupt purposes; and still further, to see that our laws and our administration of laws shall secure equality of civil rights, shall protect the gains of honest effort and shall make the field of our labors a fair one in which talent and industry shall have a chance on their merits, free from all prevent able oppression. These aims he declared to be not sectional, nor concerning exclusively any race or section—"they are the aims of a free people." We want neither slaves nor serfs, nor any body of citizens permanently below the standards which must be maintained for the preservation of the republic. We cannot maintain our Democratic ideals as to one set of our people and ignore them as to others. The governor pointed to the increasing interest in training for agricultural as well as for technical occupation, and said "that in the provision for necessary instruction to enable men to make the most of themselves in every field of activity the negro must have a generous share." Gov. Hughes paid tribute to the work of Tuskegee and to Booker T. Washington, and wished God speed to the work of this and all similar institutions. MR. WATEERSON'S SPEECH. Mr. Henry Watterson said that though the white man seemed to have gotten along faster than his colored neighbor, all were creatures of evolution and educa ion, and added: "We have had no race war or serious race conflict in Kentucky. The feudists of the mountains, the night riders of the tobacco belt, are all whites, not blacks. Reasonable white people and reasonable black people find it easy to get along much as if there existed no color line. Each is inspired by a sense of duty to the other, under which the benign influence of religion and humanity may yet blossom into the old domestic relations of confidence and effectioh, the man-ownership succeeded by a manhood clause, at once self-respectin and reciprocally respect- ed THE FORUM THE NEGRO'S FUTURE. Watterson spoke as follows: The most serious problem of the former slave-holding States to solve—by reflection one of the most serious problems for the States of the North to consider and help to solve—is known as the Negro Question. As it stands it is the embodiment of a century of misleading and error. Eash side of the controversy has had its share in both the misleading and the error. Not until Heaven raised up in the proscribed race a Man—a Leader of Men though a Negro—who is with us here to night—did a single ray of truth penetrate the surrounding darkness. Almost despairing, I had ceased to theorize, throwing myself back on a simple, childlike faith in God, when Booker T Washington appeared upon the scene to lighten the gloom and point the way. It rejoices me to stand by his side, to hold up his hands. Nobody can go to Tuskegee and see what I saw there, and come away without being impressed. Ever since I went there, now many years ago, I have been filled with hope, for though the institution of African slavery be dead, and thank the Lord of Hosts for that, the Negro is here; he is here in ever-increasing numbers, and he is here to stay. All schemes for getting rid of him are fantastic, and, if attempted, would prove abortive. He must be developed on new lines, educated to an anomalous situation, and resolved into the body of society, not as an irritant, but as a natural, if dispensable component part. That's the problem. BOTH SECTIONS RESPONSIBLE. The two sections of the American Union were in the beginning, as you know, jointly responsible for African slavery. Originally the slave trade existed both North and South. The African was brought here in Northern ships. When the North found slave labor unprofitable it sold its slaves to the South, which mistakenly thought it profitable. I have never heard that the North failed to put the money it got for its slaves in its pocket. It is to the glory of our common manhood that, when Virginia ceded an Empire to the Federal Government, it was stipulated that human bondage should never cross its border. At last the institution of African Slavery precipitated the South into a ruinous war, and, after this war, it was discovered that slave labor had been found no more profitable in the South than in the North. THE NEGRO'S CROWN OF GLORY During a century of angry contention among the whites about the blacks, starting with the suppression of the African Slave trade to culminate with the Proclamation of Emancipation, it was the black people, not the white people, who conducted themselves like Christian men and women, and if Gabriel should suddenly blow his horn and the world should come to end this blessed instant, many a white man might be found holding up a black man betwixt himself and the fire, to plead his case before the Recording Angel. The black people ought to be very proud of this. It should constitute their point of departure in that soul-journey from grace to grace toward perfection which is the goal of those that accept for their rule of life and death, the religion of Christ and Him Crucified! Lawrence Johnson of Callio. Missouri, spent a few days in the city last week. Almost to zero this week. THE F Is now the Le Paper in the C Has the la best circul Goes among inf THE FORUM 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 influence which has been caused by witchery or hoodoo. Write him at once - 170 53d Street Chicago, 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. 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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 Don't wait to hear what the public thinks before you express your opinion. Say what you think if you believe you are right. The Forum's Staff. ROUTE. Points of Interest Reach Them. "Oh, Douglas! Thou hast passed beyond the shore, But still thy voice is ringing o'er the gale— Thou'st taught thy race how high her hope may soar, And bid them seek the heights, nor faint nor fall." Paul Laurence Dunbar on Fred Douglass. The Clubs. Social and Otherwise. 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. 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The next shower will oe that of soap and starch, The next mon’ hly meeting will be held next Monday, Feb, 3, at residence of Mrs, Daisy Higgen. botham, first vice president of of the club, on N. Walnut street, (1126 or the third house south of ‘North. Grand avenue on Walnut | gtreet. Take Rutledge street car going northwest. Come out early, as we have business of im. portance to transact.—Club re. | porter, Ifyou want the Forum sent toyour address, do not wait to see the management, but simp ly telephore old, 998, Icopy photos on pillow tops I copy lodge emblems on pillow tops, latest fad, Particulars free: | Arthur Spilman, 411 S. 13th Ave, + Maywood, Ill BrucE-SurLeS PIANO CO. The Big Piano and Organ Dealers 809 3811 South 6th St. A BIG Clearance £ ale of New and Second Hand Pianos Mout ushex Upright Ebony Case Fine Mahogany Case Piano | Former Price $300 vow Square Pianos 5,00, 10.00, 15.00 | 20,00 and up. |Sexond Hand Organs 2 00, 3.00, | 5.00, 10.00. 15.00 and up. The opportunity has arrived to | buy a Piano or Organ at your own price. Easy payments. |Call Early - Remember the place | “ Opposite Post Office Adelbert Roberts. HS ee A ae RE ak a Se oe pe pes 0 & _— . — _—_ e. ‘ se | . : A prominent young politician of Chicago who may be the next colored representative from Cook County. Mr. Robers is a ripe scholar and a sagacious politician. "Mortuary, William 1. Smith. William Thomas Smith died at 2:80 o'clock Saturday afternoon, Jan: 25th 1908 at the family res idence, two miles south east of the city. He was born in Tay. lor Co, Ky,, in July 1851. The deceased was married to Alie: C, Smith of Pittsmans Valley, Ky Dec. 23. 1870. They resided at Smith Ridge, Ky , for 84 succes sive years, after which they mov ed to Illinois in 1905. To their union were born ten children, of whom dight survive him, namely: Henry, of Chatham, lil. John, of this city, David. Lawrence aud James, of two miles south east of the city and Porter Smith of the city. Mrs. Lula Williams, of Terre Haute, Ind , Maggie Dick son of this city, besides a devo ed wife, he leaves to moura their loss, three sisters: Mesdames, Tishie Chandler, 1528 So, 14h Sv, Lizzie Wilson of So 11th St. aud Susan — = Atchison, Ky., The funeral was held at 1528 So, 14th St, Rev. Wiltiams, pas tor of Zion Biptist church, «ffici ating. Interment was made iu Oakridge Cemetery, The readers of this paper will be pleased to know that Gov, Daneen, Mayor Roy Reece. Chief Seago and anumber of former sufferers from lagrippe, have about recovered, but sorry that such a goodly number of cases are prevalent. W L., Edwars of Chicago, is on the Forum staff and will contri. bute articles on politics and the race question, together with news ageciting the entire nation Being as he is, a ripe political student and aversatile writer, the pubiic may look for some rare treats, Brown and Neal have woved their restaurant to 728 E. Wash. ington street, a much more spa. cious and desirable place to ac commodate their large business, T THE FORUM 4 WANTED 100 BOARDERS At New Elk I. Cafe and Lunch Room. Best Meal In The City for The Money. Eat Your Sunday Dinne At The Elk’s Cafe. They are unexcelled for 25 cents. 800 East Washington St. New Tel. 779. Mrs. Laura E. Toompson Manager. MAJESTIC —-THEATRE-—- a COMMENCING THURSDAY, FEB. 13. Cole G Johnson - AND A COMPANY OF 40 {In the Hilariously Funny Musical Comedy “THE SHOO-FLY REGIMENT” Neal &Brown’s 728 E. Washington St. in new quarters. Now one of the best in city To our new quarters, we extend a spe- cial invitation to the public. OUR MOTTO: To give the best meal; the bestserv- ices and the bestand most courteous attention to patrons. Regular Meals a Spi cialty. Short orders Served 21 meals by ticket, $3 00. Out of city trade solicited. We are prepared to serve for banquets and socials on request NEAL & BROWN, Proprietresses. ™