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Historical Society : State House THE FORUM VOL. 5, NO. 1 Governor Deneen [Picture of a man in a suit with a tie. He is facing slightly to the right, looking off to the side.] Of Illinois Now conspicuously before the nation as a man of retaliory proclivities. He gave his side of the asylum question, now being investigated for maltreatment on the part of officials to inmates, in a lengthy document. Gov. Deeneen called the men who accused him of bringing politics into the affair: "porch climbers, peddlers of malicious falsehood, etc. The governor is no coward, and usually proves himself to be on the right side. Bloomington News. Mrs. Alice Jefferson, who was in the city attending the funeral of her father, has returned to her home in Columbus, Ohio.—Mr. and Mrs. Charles Samuels have returned to their home in Springfield, having attended the funeral of their father, Pious Samuels. Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock, the members and friends of the Mt. Pisgah Baptist church, held a memorial service of the late Florence Stanton. Elder Hall officiated and the choir of the 3d Christian church furnished the music.—Mr. Binom has moved his family back to this city from Colorado and says there is no place like Bloomington.—The Woman's Club entertained the Bloomington people of Bloomington with a full rendered program Thursday evening.—Col. Marshall addressed a goodly number of people Tuesday evening at the Washingtonian hall in behalf of Co. G. Stearles' band rendered special music.—The choir of the 3d Christian church will sing in Normal, Sunday afternoon at the Linden Street Christian church—Last Tuesday T. L. Davis and Miss Myrle Anderson stole a march on their Bloomington friends and eloped to Davenport, Iowa, where the marriage vows were solemnized. They visited several surrounding towns and returned home. They will go to housekeeping shortly. "Be ye doers and not savers only." We wish them success.—Milton Jackson has returned to his home in Peoria after a three weeks visit with Pearl Robinson.—Alex Fields of Assumption visited friends this week.—Jas, Skinner visited his wife in Quincy, Sunday.—Mrs. I. Sanders, of S. Main street, entertained the Sewing Circle of the Mt. Pisgah Baptist church, last Thursday afternoon. A dainty lunch was served.—Mrs. Wm. Caldwell of W. Monroe street, entertained the Sewing Circle of the Christian church last Thursday afternoon.—Elder Hall was indisposed last week.—Mr. D. Moore is ill.—Lagrippe seems to have captured the town—If you have any news for The Forum, telepnone 860-L. Lincoln, Ill., Items. Mrs. Amanda Taylor attended the funeral of Rev. J. W. H. Jackson at Springfield.—Robert Fortu is suffering with his foot which was shot by accident by one of his playmates last week. The Willing Workers' social that was given on the 14, was a grand success. The Booker T. Washington Club met at the home of Miss K. B. Wilson, last Tuesday evening. Allen Chapel Quarterly meeting, Sundav, Feb. 23, Rev. Cottman will conduct the services. The W. W. Club met at the home of Mrs. V. Madison, last Thursday. The B. I. Club is making preparations to give a grand entertainment on the 3d of next month at Allen chapel. The True Reformers meet Tuesday. Feb. 25. All members are requested to be present. Joel Motley left Thursday for Bloomington with a fine lot of dogs to attend the dog show. We are working very hard to get the Forum in every home in the city. Decatur News. Decatur is destined to be the greatest city in Illinois. —William Hammonds bought the residence of Ed Scott, 918 N. Monroe, the consideration being $1,450 cash. This makes several pieces of property owned by Mr. Hammons, a young man who deserves much credit. —Mrs. Harvey Roberson returned from Chicago, Friday, the 14th, where she has been to attend the funeral of her neice whose death was caused by fire. —Arthur Vendel, who is one of our mail clerks in the post office, is on the sick list. We hope to see him up soon. —Mrs. Ellen Linston is on the sick list this week. —Mrs John F. Moore of 755 N. Merser street, who has been confined to her bed with lagrippe, is improving. —Simon Dupee is yet at the Illinois Central as head cook. This proves to us that he is the man for the place for he has been there for nearly two years. —Samuel Roberson is a young man that deserves much credit. He came here a stranger and has bought property and made for himself a reputation that will go with him all through life. —H. A. Donagan a young business man of Lincoln, will speak at the great True Reformers' concert, the 24, on True Reformerism, the greatest Negro organization of to day. Be sure and hear him.—Leap year! Wanted a husband, Ethel Caldwell.—William Waters, 462 S. Broadway street, is thinking of buying property here; he is the owner of several pieces of property in the southern part of the state. Watch him, Decatur people.—Rev S. B. Jones, pastor of St. Peters churches, is doing a great work here. He is an up-to-date and progressive young man, and deserve great credit for the effort he and his wife are putting forth to better the condition of the church.—Several Decatur people attended the funeral of father Rev. J. W. H. Jackson who passed into the great beyond, Wednesday, Feb. 22, at 11 o'clock, and was taken to Springfield for burial. No one will miss him except those who know the value of a humane soul he was one of the greatest Negro preachers that ever lived, and his work in Decatur has never been excelled, and he was a race man from start to finish. He fought in the civil war that we might have a right to the freedom. His work in life will always be remembered.—Rev. N. Alexander of Galesburg, formerly pastor of the Antioch Baptist church, preached at that church last Thursday. Rev. Alexander was here among his many friends for several days.—The Novelty Club met at Mrs. R. H. Oliphant's last Wednesday evening.—The Sewing Circle of the Baptist church met at the home of Mrs. James Lee on S. Main street, last Thursday afternoon.—Mrs. William Price of N. Monroe street, is yet confined to her bed. We hope she will soon recover.—Mrs. G. W. Montgomery and Mrs. W. H. Ruhnel are reported on the sick list. Last Sunday evening St. Peters church celebrated the anniversary of three great men, Richard Allen, Frederick Douglas and Abraham Lincoln. The music by the choir was fine. Excellent papers were read by the following persons: Life of Richard Allen, Willie Neil, Douglas, M. J. Poke, Lincoln, Chas. Lawrence. There was also a paper read by Mrs. Chas. Browner, subject, The Duty of the Church to the Children. Recital by William Hammons, subject, Does it pay. His selection was fine and was well delivered.—When you want to buy property, rent or take out a fire or life insurance, subscribe for The Forum or other Negro papers, be sure and see H. A. Watkins, 11 and 12 Haworth Blk, old phone 1327. Be sure and give him your news for The Forum; he will treat you right. Let every Negro support Negro news papers. Don't forget the day and date of the Promenade at masonic hall A good time assured. Be on your way Thursday eve. Feb. 27, to attend the Promenade given by the Maple Leaf Social Club. 15C A MONTH Attucks Club's Banquet at St. Paul. Despite the severe snow storm, there were many people out last Thu. evening at St. Paul A. M. E. church to witness the program and partake of the social features of the Attucks Club's third banquet. The affair was held in the lecture room, as the crowd was small. This was probably the ablest program, from a literary and oratorical view point, rendered in this city for years. It was, without the least bit of exaggeration; the most profound and efficacious, we have heard since we made this city our habitat. We shall not elaborate, but a special tribute is due each participant. Also the ladies in charge of the refreshments, coming as they did, over the snow and in the rain. The program rendered follows: Invocation, ...Rev. T. Price Overture, ...Mrs. Pearl Woods-Drake Lincoln, ...R. A Byrd Comparative Race Ability,.... Dr. Jas. E. Henderson Solo. Miss ...Nancy Brown Douglass, ...W. T. Scott Employment, how shall we procure it? ...O. V. Royall Instrumental solo, Mrs. P. W. Drake Duet, Miss Brown and Mrs. Yates. Special comment must be paid Mrs. Drake. She is simply a master at the piano—her touch shows certain high musical ability, and Miss Nancy Brown, vocalist, is unequaled for sweetness and euphony of voice. The duett by Yates and Brown was the hit of the evening. R. A. Byrd made one of the finest practical common sense speeches on Lincoln, we have heard, and his exhortation for the race to "sale on" may well be called excellent. W. T. Scott spoke on the life of and works of Fred Douglas, tracing his career from slavery to a conspicuous figure at Washington, commanding the attention and admiration of the world. O. V. Royail, being a lawyer, always presents his case logical and with force—his was a masterly speech, he declared one honest, proficient, persevering, frugal man, is worth more, as a means to opening the way for employment, than a thousand petitions and protests. Keep apace with the times, he urged—he is a brilliant young man, whose future as a lawyer, is good Dr. Henderson's argument was so eloquent and so ably delivered, that we are minus language adequate to do justice to the same—a master piece of literary and historical production, worthy to have been read before and pathological or philological body of Boston—that paper, we regret, was not heard by all of Springfield—indeed the entire program. If no more is done, the inauguration of this club, was not in vain, and this demonstrates only in a small measure, what is to be done. E. L. R. Historical. The Historical and Old Settlers Club will hold their monthly meeting at the residence of Rev. Jason Bundy on the 24th at 8 p.m. All old and young settlers invited to attend these settings. A neat program will be rendered Dr. J. H. Magee, Pres. Jennie Coleman McClain, Secy. THE FORUM Entered as second-class matter, February 24, 1904, at the postoffice at Springfield, Ill., under the Act of Congress of March 3, 1879. ROGERS & BARBOUR Proprietors One Year ..... $1.50 One Month ..... 15c Per Copy ..... 5c OFFICE: 305 1-2 &; Sixth St. Phone Main 998 B. L. Rogers, Editor and Manager. Will H. arbour, Associate Editor and Secretary. Thompson Bros., Branch Office. Gomann The Printer 3051 So. 6th St. EDITORIAL Saturday, Feb 22, 1908. The question is: Are involuntary kisses of any consequence? "Billy" Sunday thinks women are loving dogs more than men, especially in high society. He says women's arms are no place for big face pug dogs, but for babies. The Register, our morning daily daily democratic contemporary, will make itself ridiculous from now on for five months calling the Republicans "porch climbers," the "federal bunch," and other base epithets. Let Sullivan and Converse alone. Attend to the Bryan Club. What does the Register care how the Republicans fuss? Is the Register sincere, or is it anxious to stir up friction in the Republican ranks? Is it really anxious for peace, or is it trying to entrap someone? There is too much strife, but the advice from the Register, we fear, is ill-gotten—born in malice and shaped in iniquity. The Republicans are not anxious for your counsel nor will they go by it. See that your back yards are in a sanitary condition. The State Register will, from now until November, give more of its editorial space, showing the Republican party's weakness and "bunders," than it will, showing the virtues of the democratic party. It may have logical reasons for pursuing such an object course—the democratic party may possess so little good that the Register, being a philosopher, known you can't get something from nothing, and continues to aim to take something from the Republican party, and, if possible, place it on its side to help balance. Fortune's Freeman has made its appearance and is in magazine form, 16 pages. The paper will of course, be one of potency from an editorial viewpoint, as Mr. T. Tnomas Fortune is an able man with the pen. We hope he will say things that will be nutritious food for the people and eschew personal attacks and radical procedure—not to be subservient, however—be bold and of real value in order that it may live and produce results, tangible—there are too many of our people in business today and out tomorrow, caused from egotistic radicalism—the masses are conserva- TEH FORUM tive and desire something tangible and explicable. The American people are yet fools about quantity—they do not appreciate to a sufficient extent, quality—the colored people are among that class, to too great an extent. What good is a newspaper or magazine that consumes five hours to read it, when there is nothing valuable in it? What good is there then in listening to preacher or speaker who consumes one hour or more expostulating and ranting, when nothing worthy of inculcating is said? There is too much time wasted over trash. The same is true in too many of our clubs and societies—the most ignorant and illiterate man, stupid and unread, too often has too much to say, and is forever asking leave to exhibit their ignorance—depriving people who have real valuable data from imparting it to the bodies and gatherings—a race of gossippers who act before they think, are always regretting what might not have been done. W. H. Taft should take a lesson from Harrison's nomination. He was nominated by office holders, but when it came to the election there was not enough of them to pull him through. The people are much minded to let the men who take such matters in their hands carry it through to the end. "Are we for sale politically?" says the Austin Watchman. Altered opinions of certain Negro editors on Roosevelt and Tatt's action in the Browsville matter show that 'something is doing.' Nor is it very difficult to define what that something is. Some body in the Taft camp is turning loose the coin."—St. Louis Advance. Springfield moochers take notice. We hope the colored people who stand for principle and who are true, valuable friends to the Republican party, will be given first consideration; if there is anything else than fair play and proper recognition given the people who can not be "bought off," this county and state will be lost to the enemy. AN OLD TIME FRIEND. Break, Break, Break! Break, Break, Break On thy cold gray stones, O Sea! 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The Log Cabin entertainment was not attended as largely as we'd hoped for, but it was a very unique affair. The address of Dr, Magee was a fine production and as a whole, the occasion was a@ very enjoyable one. A neat little sum was realized to assist in making a payment on our piano at the Home, We wish to thank those who donated for the supper and also ‘those who at- tended,.—Club reporter, Mrs Ollie Smith, of 1501 So. 16th St., has returned home from Louisville, Ky., after having a nige visit with her uncle and friends, ~ Subscribe for the Forum. (Hotel in Connection.) Restaurant in rear--Hotel Accommoda- tions reasonable--Try our 20c Meals ei ks glans a Seine tor Sy ol First-class Saloon, First-class Goods. Fine Wises 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. 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That Litchfield ‘‘Blunder.”’ We are sorry the white Repub. licans are so irreconcilable, and, apparently, irretrievably lost from good political procedure and principle. This is that same Sullivan Butler talk faction busi- ness we have so long been men. aced with, and which has caused untold trouble and many defeats. Shall we again be defeated by the personal animosities of a coterie of men, seeking leadership? We are not prepared to say the Litchfleld convention was pre- functory nor illegal—we don’t know who are right are wrong— have not botb sides claimed all rights reserved? One thing is certain; It is a sad state of affairs —are the younger people to look upon the political leaders as base tricksters? Is it possible that there is no way for the people to have an understanding and do business in politics fair and satis factory? Mr. Wilson’s explana tion is logical and cast some light on the situation— but why not let the peope havea far show—a satisfactory saying? Are the politicians afraid of a fair deil? That very Li cofield ‘‘Blunier’? as some culled it, will b> a g ‘eat astioth: democritic party's favor, unless harmony is restor. ed. Whatin the world is the mitt rin this county? “O judgment thou art fled to brutish beasts and men have lost their reason,” Mr. Carnegie on Temperance. Mr, Andrew Carnegie is in many regards a remarkable man. There is much to him aside from his many millions of gold. His millions represent in a ma terial way his clear intellect. his persistent evergy afd his adher. ence to the cardinal principles of vircue, There is perhaps no man so wealthy as Mr. Carnegie before the world to-day, who is at the same time so thorougaly interested in the reforms that make for happiness aud for the perpetuity of the best that there is in suciety The editor of the National Christian Advocate Wrote Mr, Carnegie recently aad asked for an exp ession on the temper wice quesiiou, and Mr. Cauruegie rosponds in his characteristic way aid gives some thoroughly timely advices on the evils of strong drink, He says: “The first and most seductive peril, and the destroyer of must young men, is the drinking of i quor, Tam no temperance lee turer in disguise, but aman who knows anl tels you what observation has proved to him, @adl sty to you that you are more likely to fait in your career from acquiring the habit of drink. ing jiquor than from all other temptations likely to assail you. You may yield to almost any other ‘emptation and reform— may brace up, and if not recover lost g‘ound, at least remain in Lhe race, and secure and main. tain a respectable position, But for the-insane thirst for liquor escipe is aimostimpossible 1 have known but two exceptions to) «this ru’e,"’—South western Christian Advceate, New Orleans, Tos is true. This is no argu ment to make, all the word mi. nus asaioon, for there has beer whiskey or wine made for a time since which the memory of man runneth not to the.contrary, But saloons run here or elsewhere, shvu'd be run order.y and closed up on Sundays; minors. and wo TEH FORUM men absolutely debarred; no pianos, no gainful gaming; no boisterousness, no audible pro. fanity and all drunken people fined heavily. rT. Consistency, thou art a jewel, How many are there who under. stand the full meaning of the foregoing sentence? The Fifteenth Amendment to the Constitution of the United States is as follows; ‘‘The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States, or by any State, on account of race, color or previous condition of servitude,’’ Miss Boyd’s Recital The musicale given by Miss B. Maie Boyd at the Union Bap. tist church, last Monday night, was one of the most pleasing that the public has had the pleasure of haaring. Worthy of especial mention, the musical ability as displayed by Little Armelia Mc- Kinney, Her executions are worthy of the efforts of a much older person. Her sister’s illus. tration of the ‘‘Holy City,’’ was excellent. Mesdames Manuel, Yates and Underwood = sang sweetly as did Miss Underwood, The female quartet sang a beau. tiful lullaby. W. L. Bdwards rendered a very pretty baritone solo and also recited a part of Shakespeare's Othello, Leo McKinney's violin selections were good, Miss Boydsang and we were agreeably surprised with richness and volume of her voice. But the most pleasing number from our viewpoint, was the piano solo by Miss Boyd—it was grand She seems to master the piano like a Beethoven ora Rubenstein, It beggars descrip. tion, but it appealed tous like this: First, there was a con glomeration — of harmonious sounds that foretold that a lull eeuld follow, then as if a Philo- me! had awakened with the first faint light of the mornand began chirruping to his mate, the sun arose; fleecy clouds began to flit through the elements, obscuring the sun periodically, then all be. came dark, thunder muttered in the distance, but’ became percep vibly lovder and nearer until the rain began io fall. Then there was the prevtiest, sweetest, idyllic, resonant sounds emitted from the harpsichord that we have heard in many days, At iast, but all too soon, as the last faint drops of water patters from the eaves of the house, all is hushed and we are left enrapvur. ed, enthralled within an ecstasy from which we were loathe to emerge Your attention is called to the White Dental Parlors’ steady advertisment which appears in The Forum. Get your dental work dune—best in the city and lowest prices—perfec. gentlemen —treat all the sam+—will you go there? Mention The Forum, The Philanthropic Section of the Woman’s Club will meet at Old Folk's Home next Monday, Mrs. A. J, Young, chairman, THe Forum is the recipient of a beautiful indexed combination map of Ilinois. Dr. Jas EE. Henderson, being the donor. It is highly prized by us and hangs in the Forum office with the doctor's compliments. THE FORUM Is row the Leading Colored Paper inthe City. dd Jd # Has the lars est and best circulation. 4 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 in- fluence which has been caus- edby witchery or hoodoo, Callon W. M. MARTIN, at once. 170 Kast 53rd. Street Chicago. IIl. The Forum’s Stail. E. L. Rogers, Editor-in-Chief and Business Mgr. Will H. Barbour, Asst. Editor. W. L. Epwaxps, Political writer. Miss DAIsy DONALDSON, Proof Reader and Stenographer. wo © «© Office Clerk, Book- keeper twi tbe Mrs. E. L. White, Contributo.. H. A. Donegon, Lincoln. MISS BLANCHE HOAGLAND, Bloomington Agent and Correspondent. Address matter tor the paper to The Forum, 305% So. Sixth St. Matters of business or information to E. L, Rogers, Mgr. CONSOLIDATED STREET CAR ROUTE, Points of Interest Springfield’s Attractions and How to eee eS SN ee Reach Them. Lincoln home—Corner Eighth 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 ears. 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 ........ses00005 5.00 Mayor of Springfield ........++ 5.00 Regular write-ups, 10 cents per line. Ten-line notice one time, with Don’t walt to hear what the public thinks before you express your opin- ion. Say what you think {f you believe you are right. “Oh, Douglas! Thou hast passed be yond the shore, But still thy voice is ringing e’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 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, @ philanthropic agency, this club has a social and juvenile section, Mrs. Cc. 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. “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 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 offer of the ‘twice a-Week”'?is- sue of the GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Two Years for £1.25, elsewhere in this paper. REISCH BREWERY CO | City Brewery | Their Bottle Beer is Fine | Bock’s Special Can’t be Beat woaeey itt Miss B. Maie Boyd gave a musical recital at the Union Baptist church. She demonstrated the fact that as a musical artist, instrumental and vocal; she is unexcelled. Her support was far above the average, aside from myself. The Crispus Attucks entertainment was well attended on Tuesday evening, considering the weather being so stormy. The addresses were full of thought and reason. The toastmaster could not be improved upon. I received eleven letters this week from readers of this paper partially commenting upon the Alton and Chicago school troubles. I earnestly hope that my correspondents will forgive me for failing to publish letters of such extreme length, hardly touching upon the subject. The State Convention date was fixed as Thursday, March 26; '08 at 10 o'clock a.m. The Armory in this city has been secured as a place of meeting. The Cannon people declare that they have received all they asked for. The State Central Committee was in session about forty five minutes, the Hon. Roy O. West, presided as he is the chairman. Chauncey I. Dewey of Chicago, offered a resolution which was unanimously adopted, giving the county central committees of the state the right to select delegates to the State Convention. The resolution also leaves the holding of congressional conventions for the naming of two delegates and their alternates from each district, in the hands of the congressional committee. Although this city made a big fuss over William Jennings Bryan, last evening at the Armory, where he delivered an able address to hundreds of people, it is undeniable he has lost his power in the south. With the exception of Gov. Johnson of Minnesota, the southerners say he is the biggest democrat of presidential stature in the north. The democratic party is guided and ruled by the brain of the south, by men like John Sharp Williams, Jeff Davis of Arkansas, Bacon of Georgia, Baily and Culberson of Texas, Vardaman, Clark Howell, McLaurin and many others including Pitchfork Tillman. It is the hope and dream of the southern leaders after the defeat of Bryan, the boy orator of the Platte, to elect some one of their number. Congressman Rainey of this state, stated in a speech, made in the national house a few days ago, "That the Democratic party was a white man's party." Mr. Rainey seems to be forgetful of the fact, that all of the American citizens, regardless of racial ties or nationality vote at an election now a days, the ballot of any party, for any candidate, or par- and Local ty measures that they may favor, and possibly to the discredit of our race, quite a few Negroes vote the democratic ticket often. PIANO AND VOICE LESSONS MISS B. MAIE BOYD, 1101 E. Jefferson Street. Miss Mabelle Rogers of St. Louis, Mo., a graduate of the January Normal class, Sumner High School. St. Louis is in the city the guest of her sister, Mrs. Joseph Morgan and is having a delightful visit. 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. Land Sale 1 20 acre farm with good timber suitable for farming. $50 per acre farm at Illiopolis. Apply to or write E. L. Rogers, 305 $ south 6th st. We can secure any one houses for rent or sale also, in Springfield or out. Every one should buy one of those Boston lots—think of it a home in Boston suburbs for only $10.00, 36 minutes car ride. You may give news matter or money you have for the Forum to Miss Daisy Donaldson; also all kinds of typewriting; orders for colored papers. BRUCE-SURLES PIANO CO. The Big Piano and Organ Dealers 309.311 South 6th St. Announce A BIG Clearance Sale of New and Second Hand Pianos Matushex Upright Ebony Case $ 75.00 Fine Mahogany Case Piano Former Price $300 now $125.00 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 St. Paul's Sewing Circle was entertained by Mrs. Julia Foree and Mrs. A. V. Smith. After the usual opening and the routine of business, Mrs Wright, the evangelist from Jackson, Mich. gave an instructive talk. An elaborate luncheon was served by the hostess, and a vote of thanks wast tendered them. The Maple Leaf Social club will give a promenade at Masonic Hall, Thursday evening, Feb. 27th. On Feb. Mrs. Alice Smith, entertained at a birthday donkey party in honor of her little daughter, Mandy, Monday. About 20 were present. Miss Hortense Mosby was awarded first prize, Miss Stokrs second prize. Many handsome presents were received by little Amanda. The hostess served delicious refreshments. The Independent Club of St.Paul's A. M. E. church, who have been making a strenuous effort to raise money on the carpet fund made their report Sunday. They reported the neat little sum of $4100. The president, Mrs. Mamie Smith, wishes to thank those who in any way assisted her in her effort. Turkey, Crane and Plum At New Elk Lunch Room Best Meal City for The Eat Your Sun At The E They are unexcell 800 East Washington (Meal Tickets, 21 MRS. LAURA Neal & E Resta 728 E. Washington Now one of th To our new quart cial invitation Turkey, Cranberry Sauce and Plum Pudding At New Elk I. Cafe and Lunch Room Sunday. Best Meal In The City for The Money. Eat Your Sunday Dinner. At The Elk's Cafe. They are unexcelled for 25 cents. 800 East Washington St. New Tel. 779. (Meal Tickets, 21 meals, for $3,00.) MRS. LAURA E. THOMPSON Manager. Neal&Brown's Restaurant 728 E. Washington St. in new quarters. Now one of the best in city To give the best ices and the best attention to pat Regular Meals a Specialty. 21 meals by ticket. $3 00. We are prepared to serve for NEAL & BROW y, Cranberry Sa il Plum Pudding w Elk I. Cafe a ch Room Sund Meal In for The Mo our Sunday Dine The Elk's Cafe e unexcelled for 25 Washington St. New al Tickets, 21 meals, for $3,00 . LAURA E. THOM M I & Brow restauran washington St. in new one of the best i new quarters, we ext invitation to the pu To our new quarters, we extend a special invitation to the public. OUR MOTTO: the best meal; the and the best and most on to patrons. Meals a Specialty. Short o ticket. $3 00. Out of city tra ured to serve for banquets and so & BROWN, Propriet To give the best meal; the best services and the best and most courteous attention to patrons. Regular Meals a Specialty. Short orders Served 21 meals by ticket. $300. Out of city trade solicited. We are prepared to serve for banquets and socials on request. NEAL & BROWN, Proprietresses. Mr. Walker of Alton. here in the interest of the Alton school controversy, will be glad for anyone to give him financial assistance. We all understand this case, so never mind talking, but help. Rev. Ben Johnson will preach in Normal Sunday. Rev. Noah Williams of Indiana will preach at St. Paul Sunday evening. Mrs. Rogan of Decatur was the gnest of her daughter, Mrs. C. H. Jones, last week. Mr. Poston conducts a business at 2205 E Brown St., and solicits through the Forum the patronage of the people. Several of the Shoo Fly Regiment stopped at the Tucker boarding house and was well pleased with the aocomodations. Mrs. A. J- Young, chairman of the Philanthropic Section of the Woman's Club met the white Philin throwic Sections of the various clubs recently at the Governor's mansion, and received her proraua of donations which are distributed annually. Quincy letter and other matter left over, crowded out—agents get copy in earlier please. berry Sauce in Pudding H. Cafe and m Sunday. All In The the Money. Sunday Dinner. Walk's Cafe. titled for 25 cents. on St. New Tel. 779. meals, for $3.00.) E. THOMPSON Manager. Brown's hurant St. in new quarters. the best in city ers, we extend a spe- n to the public. meal; the best serv- and most courteous trons. Short orders Served Out of city trade solicited. banquets and socials on request. VN, Proprietresses.