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Historical Society . State House . THEFORUM VOL. 4, NO. 52 Noel a Manly Gov. Noel of Mississippi, has already shown what manner of man he is. Why didn't the dailies put his utterances in bold print as they did the lynching of Pigot in Brookhaven, Miss. Down in Mississippi this week, a colored man was accused of assaulting a woman and he was alleged to have confessed to the crime—he was being taken from Jackson to Brookhaven, the place where he was alleged to have committed the crime for trial; the governor, a man worthy to have defeated Vardaman, ordered the militia to meet the train and protect the prisoner to court and during the trial, a mob met the train, two or more of the mob got smart and were beaten by the soldiers—then a fusilade of bullets were sent into the body of the prisoner, and, to make it look more like Mississippi, they hung the colored man though he were dead already—the soldiers were afraid of the mob—no wonder Lee surrendered—if that is the bravery of his posterity—Gov. Noel has ordered one military head deposed and the judge and sheriff of Lincoln county have been summoned to Jackson for consultation preparatory to punishing the mob and taking actions on the militia's failure to obey orders. Gov. Noel says he will not tolerate mob rule. Quincy News Notes. Who is the president of the International Society of Cheerful Falsehood Tellers? is the thing that is puzzling the people. Lincoln's 99th birthday anniversary was celebrated by the Culture Club Sunday, with papers, addresses and readings. Mr. Sloganhoff was the main speaker. He delivered a carefully prepared address, and brought before us the spirit and manner of Abraham Lincoln in a most pleasing picture. The importance of literature can hardly be over-estimated. The funeral of Mrs. Jennie Henry was conducted at the Elm Street Baptist church Tuesday, Rev. T. L. Smith officiated assisted by Revs. Bates, Sydes and Giles, by request of the deceased. Mrs. Henry had been a member of the Baptist church for years, and died trusting in the God of her salvation. She will be missed by the church auxiliaries. An old fashioned storm party was given in honor of the Misses Ruffner Friday night. Those present report a good time. Invitations are out announcing the marriage of Miss Mary Ellen Ruffner to Charles Jackson of Evanston. Miss Lottie Brewington is now at Green and Lewis.' "Be vedoers and not sayers only." National, State and Local. By W. L. Edwards. ```markdown ``` "God give us men a time like this demands Great hearts, strong minds, true faith and ready hands; Men who possess opinions and will, Men who love honor, men who will not lie.'—Holland. I received a letter from Alfred S. Walker of Alton, referring to the Alton school case and also the raising of funds for the prosecution of the same. He was in the city recently and saw to the case being filed with the Supreme Court Clerk. Why is it that the intelligent, well-to-do and influential Negroes filled with race pride and race love have failed to interest them in this matter? Is it because they prefer separate schools rather than the present discrimination, and the exclusion of colored teachers? I believe James Russell Lowell has truthfully said "They are slaves who fear to speak For the fallen and the weak; They are slaves who will not choose Hatred, scoffing and abuse, Rather than in silence shrink From the truth they needs must think; They are slaves who dare not be In the right with two or three." It is a sad truth that quite a few well-to-do, intelligent and influential Negroes in all parts of this country fail to interest themselves in the masses of the race to the extent of aiding them to secure work, home comforts and places of employment for them and their offspring. Teach the masses how to earn a dollar and then the masses will submit to dictation as to how and where they shall use, invest or spend at least a portion of that sum. The great fault to be found with the intelligent Negroes, well-to-do and influential, is their seeming negligence in mixing with the masses and learning of their needs. We are also indebted to the good white people of this country, both north and south, for a great deal of our happiness and present triumphs. A large number of white people of this country have been subjected to the pangs of crushed ambitions, defeat and death. In many cases a total loss of influence, finance and power because of the stand they talk in our behalf. It is true, that as a race, we do not enjoy all of the privileges and opportunities accorded other races. So it is true that there is a criminal and vicious element amidst the ranks of all races, but as a great body of people the Negroes are revelling amidst inconsistency, distension disorganization and destructibility, not all of them, but the great majority. The future is filled with propests of better things. Brooding and gloominess over the outlook, is unnecessary. The Negro's need to.day is a better understanding between the educated and the uneducated of the race for their economic and social well being. Chicago is experiencing some with its school children. Thirty-five white children who have been transferred to the Keith school where 80 per cent of the pupils are Negroes, have refused flatly, to go. They have appealed to the mayor and the school trustees, and they are told that they must attend the Keit school. Is this to be another Alton school case? Patrick Henry, the famous or artor af the Revolution, has truly said "Shall we acquire the means of effectual resistance by lying supinely on our backs, and hugging the delusive phantom of hope, until our enemies shall have bound us hand and foot? Sir, we are not weak, if we make a proper use of those means which the God of nature hath placed in our power." Jacksonville News. The Ladies' Art Club met last week at the residence of Rev. Goff on W. Washington street. After the usual business transaction, a light luncheon was served. The Wednesday Club held its regular meeting.—J. W. Hayden was called to Louisiana, last week by his mother.—The colored Elks celebrated in honor of Abraham Lincoln at the new armory hall, Tuesday evening.—H. Herinton has been somewhat ill for the past three weeks with a slight touch of pneumonia.—Mrs. W. Patterson was the guest of friends in Springfieldlast week—Bethel church was the scene of another enthusiastic revival meeting, Tuesday night. A large audience and another splendid sermon was delivered by Mrs. Nora Taylor, the evangelist. There were several conversions. There will be services throughout the week, except on Saturday evening.—An entertainment will be given next Thursday eve, February 20, at Bethel church. COLE & JOHNSON In The Shoo-Fly Regiment. Cole & Johnson, the inimitable fun provokers and high-class stage artits, opened their engagement of three nights here last Thursday, at the Majestic, to a full house—they are vey fine and fairly well supported by an aggregation of clever girls and excellently trained men. Cole will make you laugh if there is any laughther in you, Johnson, the "tragedian," appeals to the finer instincts of his spectators. He is an extremely clever performer and displays rare qualities—The scenery is simply gorgeous, the storming of the fort in the Philipine Islands, was magnificent. Plankey; the captain, was superbly fine, displaying rare soldi- ery qualities. Miss Wise is extraordinary. The entire show is on high class order and refined. With matinee and tonight, conclude their engagement here. Decatur News and Personals. Decatur is still apace and destined to be the best town in the state for resident and school purposes as well as manufacturing. This time the weather was very muddy, but we observed that the street crossings are kept cleaned off better than ours—they clean them off many times during the day, and not merely once for a show. Harvey A Watkins has taken the agency and corresponding work for the Forum, and a Decatur branch office of this paper will be at his office in the Haworth Building. where papers can be purchased, news given and advertisements received. We desire to give Decatur a whole page and will be enabled to do so if the business and professional people put in standing ads. Mr. Samuel Benton, employed at the Wabash was in Bloomington this week—A. Barnes suffers by having gotten a splinter in his hand—Arthur Vendall has been quite ill, but is improved so as to be at his work—Mrs. Gertrude Collins has been indisposed. Mrs. Amanda Smith was called to the bedside of her sister at Quincy—Nathaniel Rogan is yet confined to his room on account of a sore foot.—Mrs. Sarah Phenix has indisposed for the past few days. —Mr. Grant Slaughter is still pushing his work.—A. Smith. a prominent resident, has returned from Canada.—Geo. Carter has purchased a fine B. T. dog and will go into the dog business.—Albert Clark was very ill.—Carter & Kenney conduct yet, a very nice pool room-young men's headquarters, where cigars can be had, 245 So. Park St.—H. A. Watkins is doing a good business real estate etc.—when you desire items or advertising in the Forum or to pay for or subscribe to this paper, see him.—Miss Gladys West, has been very ill. James Kinney and wife, of St. Louis, were visitors here Sunday.—Died early Wednesday after a long illness, Rev. (Stone wall) Jackson, age 82 years. Full account next week. Miss Amelia McKinney was tendered a surprise fruit shower. Tuesday evening 4th inst. in hon or of her graduation, by her many schoolmates and friends, being the recipient of many presents. Mr. Luther Bell is seriously ill at his home, with pneumonia. Mrs. Fannie King is quite ill. 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 6s 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 305j Se. 6th St. EDITORIAL Saturday, Feb 15, 1908. Hatch's Report. States Attorney Hatch's annual report for fees collected at his office since he has occupied that responsible position, has been made and is very gratifying there being a balance this year sufficient to turn over $300 to the humane society officially and $300 due State Treasurer Smulski, besides nearly $200 turned over to County Superintendent Pruitt for school fund, as is proved by law. Mr. Hatch will be praised for this creditable showing. That Funeral at Lisbon. Last Saturday, Feb. 8, one week after their sad fate, the last sad rites and the last tribute of respect were paid Carlos and the Crown Prince's remains. It was an imposing sight. The bodies of the once royalties were placed in golden caskets. The hearses were drawn by ten and eight horses, respectively, according to current news. Potentates from various seats of governments were there to share with the bereaved and offer, by their presence, their highest and truest friendship. The day was ideal and the funeral cortege and ceremonies were large, the pageantry was gorgeous, the scene pathetic. All honor of earth was bestowed—societies of various kinds turned out—guns ecnosed their sound through trees and the silent breeze, telling of the rare sad occasion—British guns answered the salute, paying homage to the dead. They sang the last requiem. Said the last prayer placed over the golden coffin-requiescant en pace, and "parted all in tears." Col. Henry Watterson. The speech of Col. Henry Watterson of Kentucky, at New York a few weeks ago, in the interest of Tuskegee, is by far, the most beneficial pronunciation we have read. It is bold, truthful and sincere. Being as it is the utterance of a southern man, it is especially efficacious. You take notice you did not see the speech nor an editorial comment on it either, in our four dalies. Had that been Tillman, space on the front pages would have been given, and had some pessimist saw the dark side and printed the future for the colored man as being hopeless, you would have seen that, and an --- editorial comment. Mr. Watterson says the colored people are all right, and that he would not from a colored person that, that he would not take from his wife and children—listen, thinking people—take notice—support colored papers if you ever expect facts in your favor. We read the speech in the Courier-Journal, Mr. Watterson's paper, and the colored papers. Booker T. Washington is no fool. Local Option or No Local Option That is the Question. The fight will be whisky or no whisky. If every one who drinks whisky or beer were to vote against local option, it would be defeated by the largest vote a proposition ever before was defeated, but such will not be the case. Many people who "love" their drink will vote for local option, many will vote for local option experimentally and many whisky heads will vote for it for spite, some will support it conscientiously. This is the proposition the anti-Prohibitionists must consider. As we stated some time ago, we have no objection to a saloon running orderly and closing at 12 o'clock Saturday night until 5 o'clock Monday morning. With this proposition as a compromise, The Forum can conscientiously be against local option. For we can see but little harm in a saloon if the keeper thereof is made to comply with all the laws regulating the operation of a saloon. One requirement, and a very potent one, is not to allow minors in saloons nor women. Many people get legitimate employment through the operation of saloons. Let them run but regulate their running. It is every man's duty to make improvements as rapidly as he can. Some men get disgusted with the task of improvement, and the cultivation of the mind from some excesses which they have committed, and mistakes into which they have been betrayed at the beginning of life. They also abuse the whole art of navigation, because they have struck upon a shoal. This is not the way to improve. Their business is at such a time as this to refit, careen, and set out a second time. Few men can get through life at first without some rubs and losses, but the world is always ready to forgive, where they are honestly confessed, and diligently repaired. Nothing in this world can be nobler than a true and thorough manhood, where, amid the seductions of sense, the soul still retains the mastery of itself by retaining its loyalty to God. Such men are always impressive. They are content with the saftest plank for a pillow. They never lose sight of duty in search of comfort; men with meat to eat that oth rs know not would dine on a crust of bread,—National Baptist Union. Miss Bovd's Recital. The musical recital to be given at the Union church Monday night, will be one of the rare musical treats of the season. Miss Boyd is an excellent pianist with the touch, technique and coloring of the master. The patronage of the public is solicited. Some of the best ability will participate. The price of admission will be 15c TUCKER'S PLACE. Board and Lodging House, First class accommodations Regular meals at regular meal hours. 206 North 14 St. New Telepnone, 1478. If you're in doubt let us lead trump to you? 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Springfield Illinois To Whom it May Concert. Your attention is called on an important subject that should be given as careful consideration by a leader, and especially a leader of the colored race. A leader should demonstrate to his or her followers that they are qualified to teach to his people the important branches of life, namely, spiritually, morally, intellectually and financially. I find the colored leader putting in about all of his or her time attempting to induce his people to lose sight of every branch of life with one exception and this should you notice will find that exception to live a spiritual life. A leader should teach his followers to give sixteen ounces to one pound. and should he be persistent with his or her people to encourage and create positions and patronize every business that attempts to lift the race, in order that we may have a few places for our high school student. —Henry Rhoden, 119 N. 8th St., Springfield, Ill. 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It has been announced that the marriage of Miss Cora Hubbard, this city to Mr. Harry Lewis of Bloomington, Ill., will be solemnized at the home of Mrs. Frank R. Wilkins, 1957 S. 11th street, Feb. 20, 1908, at 8 o'clock. Owing to the recent death of the father, (Mr. Hubbard), the wedding will be a quiet affair. Zion Church Notes. The Woman's Home and Foreign mission club met at Mr. N. Smith's, cor. 15th and Cook Sts. Wednesday afternoon. Mrs. R. B. Williams, Pres. Mrs. Ollie Johnson, Sec'y.—The Ever Ready sewing Circle met at Mrs. L. E. Barkesdale's Thursday afternoon, Mrs. Alexander pres. Mrs. Waters, Sec'y.—Zion members are making strenuous efforts to make the rally a success—Rev. Manuel will preach at 3:00 p.m. assisted by Rev. Bloodworth. Preaching at 11:00 a.m. the Subject: "Building the Temple' The B. Y. P. U at 7:30 p.m. A program will be rendered. The topic for discussion will be opened by Mr. Walker, of Ambidexter.—preaching at 8 p.m. by the postor—All are invited and welcome. 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"The promised Land" For Colored People. An Opportunity of your Life. Buy a lot in Guthrie, Oklahoma, the new state. The population 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 do not desire to buy here should not lose the opportunity—this plan is the one whereby the whittes 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 solicited. I want sub-agents in this state and the South, WRITE E. L. Rogers, Springfield, Illinois Agent for Western Lands. 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INTER-STATE 1092. TO THE FORUM. L. ROGERS, Manager. Raised Land" Red People. City of your Life. oma, the new state. The pop- colored Colored people are less etc. to $175 and up. This is no do not desire to buy here. —this plan is the one whereby —Investment in new lands. territory and will be glad to You may pay so much down in South solicited. I want sub- th, WRITE Springfield, Illinois, 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 TEH FORUM Time Table of Springfield Consolidated Railway Co. Cars for North Fifth street will leave Fifth and Monroe every 7 1/2 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. --- 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 INHOLSTRACTION 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 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. *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 CLINDERS STAR THEATRE Open Every Night Best Vaudeville Seen in the City. Prices: 10 cents, box seats. 25c. 811 E. Washington St. Springfield, Illinois. Read TO-MORROW MAGAZINE A medium of new thought—Learn fundamental thinking, logical deductions and science. A high class magazine of transcendent ideas for literature and farther instruction and information. Write WALTER H. SERCOMBE SOCIOLOGIST INSTRUCTOR 139-141E. 56th st., Chicago, Ill. --- Memorial Exercises M. E. Church St. Paul's A. M. E. Church Tuesday Evening, Feb. 18, '08 8:00 P.M. Rev. T. Price Mrs. Pearl Woods-Drake Capt. R. A. Byrd W. L. Edwards Dr. James E. Henderson Miss Nancy Brown W. T. Scott Procure it.....O. V. Royall Mrs. Pearl Woods-Drake Uphold Them.....B. H. Lucas Mrs. Dr. Cottman 1. Invocation..... Rev. T. Price 2. Overture..... Mrs. Pearl Woods-Drake 3. Lincoln..... Capt. R. A. Byrd 4. Solo..... W. L. Edwards 5. Comparative Race Ability..... Dr. James E. Henderson 6. Solo..... Miss Nancy Brown 7. Douglas..... W. T. Scott 8. Employment; How Shall we Procure it..... O. V. Royall 9. Instrumental Solo..... Mrs. Pearl Woods-Drake 10. Our Domestics; Protect and Uphold Them..... B. H. Lucas 11. Voluntary Remarks..... Mrs. Dr. Cottman MAJ. G. W FORD, Master of Ceremonies. Woman's Club Notes The Home Culture Section of the Woman's Club met with Mrs. D. O. Yates last Monday afternoon. Program—Ode by the members, song, 'My Country 'tis Thee.' reading, Mrs. Ella McKinney, voice, Miss Eda Smith, piano, Miss Boyd, recitation, Mrs. A. Harry. Ten minutes was devoted to instructions in parliamentary usuages by Mrs. J C. McClain. The chairman of this Section, Mrs. C. H. Morgan, presented the members with pretty souvenir hearts. An elegant lunch was served by the hostess for which a vote of thanks was extended. Several visitors were at the meeting and new names were added to help in the good work this section is doing. A sick committee was appointed. Mrs. E McKinney who has been unable to attend the meetings for some time, was present, also Mrs. Eva Monroe, who has been out of the city. The next meeting of this Section will be held at the residence of Mrs. Manuel. 1706 E. Mason street, the second of next month There was an all day sewing at the Home. Friday of this week. This Section will give a Hard Times Party the latter part of next month. The Mothers' Section will meet on the 17th at the residence of Mrs. Ethel Pemberton, 631 N. 15th street. Mrs. Roy Hunter, chairman. -Mrs. A. Harris, Reporter St. Paul's A. 1. Invocation. 2. Overture. 3. Lincoln. 4. Solo. 5. Comparative Race Ability. 6. Solo. 7. Douglas. 8. Employment; How Shall we 9. Instrumental Solo. 10. Our Domestics; Protect and 11. Voluntary Remarks. --- "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, The Zion Baptist Ever Ready Club was entertained at Mrs. Anna Snowden's last Thursday evening, and had a delightful time. - AT - TEH FORUM THE Restaurant tions re First·cl Fine and D famous Spring ED BIG FR 809 E. Wash IN GU The onl posse Five The $5 Now y THE ANNEX BUFFET Restaurant in rear--Hotel Accommodations reasonable--Try our 20c Meals Fine Wines Liquors—Choicest Imported and Domestic Cigars. I am handling the famous SCHLITZ BEER, that is making Springfield famuos New Telephone 1491. EDWARD WHITE, Jr. PROPRIETOR. BIG FREE LUNCH EVERY SATURDAY NIGHT. 809 E. Washington Street, Springfield, Illinois BUY A LOT IN GUTHRIE, OKLAHOMA The only real wealth is land possession, especially here. Five years from now These lots will be $500 and $1000 Now you can get one for $100. 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 224 1/2 SOUTH SIXTH STREET SPRINGFIELD PHONE 1461 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 City Politics The primaries for the spring election will be held very early and the election will, of course, be held the first Tuesday after the first Monday in April. The election does not carry with it the chosing of a mayor, but it will be a fiercely contested one for a' that, as there is the local option or whisky question, to be voted on; seven aldermen and seven supervisors are to be elected. William L. Ensel, James Lindsay and Capt J. S Murray are the only candidates so far as we know, in the 7th ward. They are all well known and a strong fight is imminent. Mr. Flinn of the 5th ward is a sure winner from present indications. Mr. Flinn had charge of city finance committee last spring and conducted the overseeing with marked ability. Mr. Watson of the 4th ward is a candidate against Allyn. Mr. Mortimer will be the strongest man on the ticket for states attorney, it seems—his next best rival will be St. John Wines. Converse and Freidmyer are not candidates avowed. H. Clay Wilson will make a good man for Congress from this Congressional district, but whether Mr. Wilson cares to dabble in national politics is the question. Hatch also will make a good man to run against the Hon. B. F. Caldwell, who seems almost indomitable—some think it is his "barrel," but not so. Zeno Rives, it is said, did not spend fifteen cents the first time and beat Caldwell, the second time he spent money and was defeated. We elect a tax assessor and a supervisor at large. In the county, we elect circuit clerk and county recorder. The term of Clark B. Shipp expires some time this year also, as he was elected to fill out Mr. Brinkerhoff's unexpired term. Just how popular Shipp is is not known by us. Many of the thinking people do not like his idiosyncrasies (we mean thinking colored people) excepting that, Shipp has been somewhat of a clean official they say and that is not anything awful but he seems to think a color line should be drawn in law, i. e., he fines people not for the crime, per se, but because of the mixture it seems. Gladstone being asked as to the remarkable preservation of his health and power, while doing so much work in so many ways, answered: "There was once a road leading out of London on which more horses died than any other, and inquiry revealed the fact that it was perfectly level. Consequently the animals traveling over it used only one set of muscles." It is by a change of work that mental power is conserved, not by idleness.—Recorder. Nature has a beautiful way of overgrowing her wounds and haeling her scars; if the bark be knocked off a tree in due tine the evidence of the wound will be obliterated, the vital process in the tree itself will find a way to cover the scar. This is a lesson, a blessed lesson, that men should learn. We ought to outgrow the wounds we receive from others. If we have in us a full abounding life we will outgrow them. A pin scratch will not make a permanent wound on a healthy skin. Western Methodist. Some Prominent Colored Men. Resuming the articles on the above subject, we take pleasure in presenting Mr. John Farmer, Sr., as being worthy of mention in this connection. Mr. Farmer owns his home on W Allen St., a very nice place and in a valuable block. He is an old resident of this city, and has done much for the elevation of the colored people, and the futherance of their progression. He has reared a large family, giving some of his children a fairly good education. He is proprietor and founder of a carpet factory and carpet renovating plant in the east part of the city. He declares that had he been given proper and deserved co-operation by his sons, they could have been well off. Mr. James Sims, residing in property of his own at 211 N 14th street, is also worthy of mention, in this connection. He has a comfortable home and, we understand, owns other property. He is an industrious man and does not know laziness or vagrancy. These people are called to your attention in order that others may know that the eye of scrutiny is on the doer and them who try. There are many others worthy whom we shall not overlook—be patient, the race is not to the swift. Lincoln News. Rev. S. R. Cottrell, former pastor of Allen Chapel, was seen on Lincoln streets last week. Among the sick are: Mesdames McKinney, Townsend, Camper and Starks.—Mrs. L. Dyer returned from Decatur last week, accompanied by her granddaughter, Thelma Brummell.—H. A. Watkins, district deputy of the G. F. U, O. True Reformers logde, spent Sunday in the city.—Leopold Green of the Capital City, was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Johnson, Sunday.—Mrs. Cottrell has arrived in the city to remain for awhile.—Rev. Calhoun was out of the city Sunday.—Don't forget to attend the sacred concert Sunday evening at Allen Chapel, given by the choir and local talent.—Dr. Cottman, presiding elder of the Springfield district will be present to hold his quarterly meeting Sunday, Feb. 23.—Miss Fannie Choice spent a few days in Chicago the past week.—Let us stand by The Forum and encourage a good paper like it by keeping up our subscription and trying to get others to do likewise. It is only 15c per month delivered at your door.—Mrs. Lafe Allison is reported some better. Entertains in Honor of Miss Barnes of Jacksonville. Mrs. Susie Ruffner entertained a number of her lady friends last Thu. afternoon at a 4 o'clock lunchen and conversation party, at the residence of Mrs. C. H. Jones, 126 N. 14th street. Quite a delightful afternoon was spent and all highly elated from the hospitality of the hostess. THE F Is row the Lo Paper in the Has the la best circu Goes among in Goes among influential people 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. Call on W. M. MARTIN, at once 170 East 53rd. Street The Forum's Staff. E. L. Rogers, Editor-in-Chief and Business Mgr. Will H. Barbour, Asst. Editor. W. L. EDWARDS, Political writer. MISS DAISY DONALDSON, Proof Reader and Stenographer. Office Clerk, Bookkeeper Mrs. E. L. White, Contributor. H. A. Donegon, Lincoln. MISS BLANCHE HOAGLAND, Bloomington Agent and Correspondent. 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 Don't wait to hear what the public thinks before you express your opinion. Say what you think if you believe you are right. Chicago, Ill. 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. "Don't Worry Twelve" is 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 subscript 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 City Brewery Their Bottle Beer is Fine Bock's Special Can't be Beat Try it! Bloomlngton Items. The young men of the city have organized a club to be known as the Douglas Social Club, with rooms over 410 N. Center. Young men of good moral characters' membership solicited Rufus Lashly, president. Walter Whittiker, secretary, C. E. Jackson, treasurer. Visitors are always welcome gentleman of course. Ernest Calhoun is confined to his home with lagrip. Mrs. John Fort is some better this week. John Sharpe visited his sister, Mrs. L. Calhoun this week Mrs. A. Stevenson is visiting friends in Cobden. Gerald Dickerson is ill at this writing. Marian Hoagland was confined to his bed the early part of the week, but is up at this writing, When you want items inserted in this paper please telephone 850L. Miss Blanche Hoagland entertained the Sewing Circle Thursday evening. J. M. Fort's finger is healing as well as could be expected. Mrs. Julia Johnson, who has been in doors with lagrip, is able to be up at this writing, Mrs. George Hoagland was indisposed the first of the week. Samuel Benton is the guest of friends in the city. Frank Harber is the guest of his wife and children. Skating Rink 1024 East Washington Street (Williams' Building) EVERY EVENING Special instructions to people who do not know. Special matinee every Sunday after noon 2:30 P. M. Admission fee: 10 cents. Prof. P. J. WOMAC, Manager. Mrs. Sarah Harrts and Miss R Davis, were selected as delegate and alternate to represent H. H. of Ruth, No. 190. at the Grand Household, which convenes in Atlantic City. New Jersey in the month of Aug. Mrs. David Williams, who has been sick at the hospital, is improved much. A few intimate friends of Mrs. Frances Porter-Rowan, tendered her a pretty linen shower on Tuesday evening. A number of beautiful pieces were received by her. Mrs. L Outland, who has been sick at St. John's hospital, is improving. Thos, Warrick was called to Cairo this week, on business. The Deaconess Board of St. Paul church, was highly entertained by Mrs. E. Price, at the parsonage, Wednesday afternoon A. Watts and wife of E. Mason St. entertained a few of their friends this week, in honor of Miss Banres of Jacksonville. The entertainment at St. Paul this week, was a marked success in many ways. Mrs. William Hagen entertained the Sunlight Circle this week --- and Local T A PIANO AND VOICE LESSONS MISS B. MAIE BOYD, 1101 E. Jefferson Street. H. A. Donagan, our representative at Lincoln was in the city Wednesday and paid our office a pleasant visit. To morrow is Sunday, don't forget the sick and afflicted. E. L. Rogers was in Decatur this week on business. Arthur Johnson was indisposed last week with lagrippe. Social Sunlight Circle The reception given by the ladies of the Social Sunlight Circle to their gentleman friends. was one of the prettiest events of the season. The Club colors, pink and green, were used as the color scheme for decorations, blending with the beautiful gowns of the ladies, presented a very pretty scene. Whist and dancing were the diversions of the evening. The Club met last week with Mrs. Page on E. Mason St. and an enjoyable evening was spent. About twenty members of the Club were present. Mrs. Page served a delightful lunch which was highly enjoyed by all present. Mr. Bert Singleton ann wife, highly entertained at a dancing party. Monday evening, about 50 were present. The Freeman and all colored magazines and papers, on sale at Thompson's. 815 Washington St. BRUCE-SURLES PIANO CO. The Big Piano and Organ Dealers 309.311 South 6th St. Announce A BIG Clearance Sale of Announce A BIG Clearance Sale of New and Second Hand Pianos Matushex Upright Ebony Case Fine Mahogany Case Piano Former Price $300 now Square Pianos 5.00, 10.00, 15.00 20.00 and up. Second 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 has arrived to organ at your payments. member the place Post Office $125.00 3 DAYS COMMENCING THURSDAY, FEB. 13. In the Hilariously Funny Musical Comedy "THE SHOO-FLY REGIMENT" Neal&Brown's Restaurant 728 E. Washington St. in new quarters. Now one of the best in city To our new quarters, we extend a special invitation to the public. Turkey, Cranberry Sauce and Plum Pudding At New Elk I. Cafe and Lunch Room Sunday. AND A COMPANY OF 40 OUR MOTTO: To give the best meal; the bestservices and the bestand most courteous attention to patrons. Regular Meals a Specialty. Short orders Served 2I meals by ticket. $300. Out of city trade solicited. We are prepared to serve for banquets and socials on request. NEAL & BROWN, Proprietresses.