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Historical Society State House . THE FORUM VOL. 5, NO. 2 Negro Vote Factor. No Man Can be Elected who is Not In Favor by That Vote.—Hughes Has New York and New England, Boomers Say. That Charles E. Hughes, governor of New York and candidate for the Republican nomination for president is the most available man mentioned and the only one that could carry New York if nominated, are the claims made by A B. Humphrey, secretary of the Hughes National League, and Brainbridge Colby, member of the league and original Hughes man, who are at the Jefferson Hotel. "Hughes can carry New York and I doubt if any other of the men mentioned can," said Mr. Humphrey. "When the rest of the state ticket was defeated in 1906 by several thousand votes, Hughes pulled through with a majority of about 60,000. The recent opposition to him in New York for president crumbled up in a day. "Hughes has behind him now the delegation of 78 from New York, 70 of the 82 votes in the New England states and probably three-fourths of the New Jersey delegation. The other delegates are for Cannon, who is popular in the East. Hughes will not ask for instructed delegates, but we believe he will be nominated for president on the fourth or fifth ballot. We are asking to be made second choice in the favorite son states. We ask that, too, in Missouri, which we understand is for Taft. "We are here simply to get our man before the people and the delegation to the Nationol Convention. Taft cannot be nominated. No man can be elected who is not right with the negro, labor and liquor problems. No man carry New York with out the aid of the great independent vote. "This convention will be a deliberative one. There will be no stampede for any man. The instructed delegation will gradually crumble to pieces and the most available man must win. The favorite son states will hold their delegates in line longest. These are in a line and are New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Indiana and Illinois. Decatur News Items. Mrs. Amanda Marrell, who has been in Quincy for the last three weeks at the bedside of her sister, has returned, reporting that her sister is much improvod. The Ladies' Sewing Circle of St. Peter's A. M. E church, met at Mrs. Anna Vanderburg's on W. Forest Av., last Friday in the afternoon. Arthur Vendell is yet unable to go to the post office on account of illness. H. A Donagan of Lincoln, was in our city last Monday to attend the True Reformers' concert, at which he made an excellent talk for the good of the race and the order. We are glad to have him with us. Messrs. Gus Smith and Elic White went to St. Louis this "Be ye doers and not sayers only." week on business. They will remain for several days. Geo. Kinney, who conducts a pool room on S. Park St., bought a fine horse and rig last week, the consideration being $350 cash. Wm. Moore, who has been out on the road with his minstrel show, returned Friday evening after showing in Stonington, Mt. Auburn and Cerro Gorda. His company is comprised of twelve men and women and he has an advance agent to secure the dates in advance. Geo. Carter was in Windsor, Canada, some days ago; while there he bought a fine Boston bull terrier, paying the sum of $100 for her. Mr. Carter will raise blooded dogs for sale. For a number of years he has been dealing in horses and has now concluded to carry the dog business along with his horse trade. Rev. J. A. Crockett deserves much credit for his faithful work in the Antioch Baptist church, since he has been in our city. He has done a better work than any preacher who has ever held the charge. He has started a fine church and is paying cash as they build. The stewardess board of the A. M. E. church gave a candy pulling last Thursday evening for the benefit of the trustee board. The Sewing Circle of the Baptist church met at the home of Mrs. Anna Stokes. 121 E. Wood street, last Thursday in the afternoon after which refreshments were served by the hostess Rev. Bloodworth of the Pleasant Grove Baptist church of Springfield, was in the city last Sunday to preach the funeral sermon of Mrs. Lillian Bowman-Woods. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Motley and child went to Petersburg Sunday, to attend the baptizing. Joe Motley of Lincoln, is in the city on business. Martin Gilbert died at his residence, 1156 W. Green street, Monday morning at 11 o'clock, leaving to mourn their loss, four daughters, two sons and several other relatives and friends. His funeral was preached at the St. Peter's church by Rev. S. B. Jones, Wednesday in the afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. The Leap Year ball given by the Jolly Twelve Club, was one of the finest events ever given in Decatur of its kind. The hall was decorated with the club colors and music was furnished by the Mallory Brothers of Jacksonville. They certainly are fine. The refreshments were served by Miss Gussie and Mrs. Amanda Caldwell. There is one event of the affair that will ever be a living monument for them, and that was the womanly step they put forth in protecting the character of their club and their lady friends, and we feel that too much credit cannot be given them for we believe that there are some women that cannot be insulted upon the dancing floor—that there are some women upon the dancing floor who are worthy of respect. We class men who say there are not as low, debased coarse, vicious and uncultured nondescripts. Be careful young men, of whom you speak, to whom you speak; how, when and where, for we have Negro women in Decatur that cannot be insulted, it makes no difference where you meet them, and we glory in their action. Be careful, for your invitation may be withdrawn. GENERAL NEWS National, State and Local. By W. L. Edwards. He must have in him the conscience That will teach him to see right; And the power is in the people When the men there can make He's the man that's making good. He's the man that's making good. He's an honor to his country, Any man that's making good. —Burton. The above lines are timely and applies truthfully, very well to our Secretary of State. Particularly in view of the fact that there are so many office holders at this time trying to patch up the harm they have done during their while in office. A review of his past administrations shows that James A. Rose is capable, prudent and unselfish. He comes before the people of this state at the next primary election without the necessity for a single apology. The most casual appreciation of an office holder who has made good to the people of this great state would be unfair if it did not pay tribute to James A. Rose. Woman's Club Notes. The Club will hold their regular monthly meeting next Monday at the residence of Mrs. J. C. McClain, 400 N. 4th St. At this meeting arrangements will be made to entertain the executive board of the State Federation of Women's Clubs which will convene in this city March 26, 1908, Mrs. Eva Monroe, chairman of the board. All persons who had their donations of soap and starch, and did not go to the Home Feb. 24, are invited to call at any time, and leave same. It will be gladly accepted. The Home Culture Section will be entertained March 8, by Mrs. Manuel, 1712 E. Mason St. An excellent program has been arranged by the chairman.—Club reporter. Mrs. Foree, who has suffered for some time with rheumatism, is much better. Hon. J. McCan Davis. [Picture of a man in a suit with a tie]. A candidate for Supreme Court Clerk, and one, if not the ablest journalist and political writers in central and southern Illinois. He is also a man highly respected for his Republican fidelity and stérling qualities as a man—making his way upward purely on his merits and political integrity. Bloomington News. Alfred Hoagland and Willis Stearles attended the dance at Decatur last week. The members of the Union Baptist church held two meetings Sunday and Tuesday nights in the Tabernacle this week. Elder Jones, the evangelist is an able man and a good singer. The Third Christian church will hold services at the Tabernacle, Sunday night. Good music will be rendered. The Jolly Set, composed of the young boys and girls of Bloomington, will meet at the home of the secretary, Rena Grigsby, Friday evening. The Douglas Social Club had their grand opening the evening of the 24, in their club rooms, Music was rendered by Smith's orchestra. Members solicited. Rufus Lashley, president, Walter Whittiker, secretary, Cornelius Jackson, treasurer. Ernest Calhoun is ill with a severe cold. Mrs. J. J. Dickerson entertained the Sewing Circle of the 3d Christian church, Thursday. Beware of the Leap Year girls of Bloomington. Last Thursday evening, at the home of the bride's sister in Springfield, occurred the marriage of Miss Cora Hubbard of that city and Harry Lewis of Bloomington. Immediate friends were in attendance. The couple will live at the home of the groom's parents on Wood Street. Subscribe for the Forum. 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 S. Sixth St. Phone Malu 998 THE FORUM'S STAFF. B. L. Rogers, Editor and Manager. Will H. arbour, Associate Editor and Secretary. Thompson Bros., Branch Once. Gomana The Printer 305½ So. 6th SL EDITORIAL Saturday, Feb 29, 1908 Don't talk race patronage. do it—we have colored men in the state and city positions who do not buy from colored grocers; do not patronize the colored doctors, do not patronize our colored lawyers, restaurants, real estate men, colored papers, nor even the white people who advertise we are, and so are the people, watching all such people, who are great political bombasts, displaying only 'hot air,' when it's not too cold to produce it. Yates Now a Candidate. Hon. Richard Yates, ex-governor of Illinois, has announced his candidacy for the nomination for governor of this great state, and will be a fierce rival of the present executive, Chas. S. Deeneen. The political leaders had been waiting patiently to hear from Yates, and the news last Monday morning spread like wild fire, as Yates is recognized, both by his political opponents and friends, as a political factor in this state. The campaign may be said to be well open now, and it will be the survival of the fittest, if not the man with the largest following and he who proves beyond peradventure, that he will give the better administration of the affairs of state. Deeneen has the entire appointive force on his side, i.e., he is supposed to have it, and it will be hard to overcome this force. Deeneen is also a shrewd and able politician, whose record will be placed before the constituency of the state, for consideration, with all this Yates must contend. Sweet Rest. Rest! how sweet the sound! It is melody to my ears! It lies as a reviving cordial at my heart, and thence sends forth lively spirits which beat through all the pulses of my soul! Rest, not as the stone that rests on the earth, nor as the flesh shall rest in the grave, nor such a rest as the carnal world desires. O blessed rest! when we rest not day and night saying, "Holy, holy, holy Lord God Almighty"; when we shall rest from sin, but not from worship; from suffering and sorrow, but not from joy! O blessed day! when I shall rest with God! when I shall rest in the bosom of my Lord! when my perfect soul and body shall together perfectly enjoy the most perfect --- God! when God, who is love it self, shall perfectly love me, and rest in this love to me, as I shall rest in my love to Him; and rejoice over me with joy and joy over me with singing, as I shall rejoice in Him.—Buxter. One thing must be done by the colored people of this nation, if they desire not to be relegated to the rear, both in business and politics, namely: Put confidence in colored men, all sorts of colored enterprises, even if they do charge you in some few instances, a penny more than the other men, and listen to colored men in politics, who stand for something and know something. Flagrantly refuse to follow these politicians, who are ignorant and do not know anything—let the ignorant and uninformed fellow not lead. There is no use talking, it must be done. We see the need of it, let us begin now to act. Young men and women, let us set a new standard, and help the colored boy or girl who dares to do something that will reflect credit on the race, in years to come as well as now. It is not all of life to get a dollar for yourself, but a great beneficience to pave the way whereby, twenty years from now, a thousand people will be enabled to make a dollar—think of it, John Brown died for a principle—behold what a rich heritage. It has become to be the all important topic now a days, for the white people at their clubs and in their magazines, to discuss the "Negro Question," can't you people find anything else of importance to discuss? Let us alone, we are not forever discussing the "Caucasian Question." All we want is right. 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Every detail of the National Campaign of 1908. The inauguration of President Roosevelt's successor. The settlement of the Financial question. The return of the Country to sanity and prosperity. The entire proceedings of Congress for TWO full years. ALL THE NEWS OF ALL THE EARTH. The TWICE-A-WEEK Issue Two big papers every week Eight or more pages each Tuesday and Friday. THE BEST NEWSPAPER in the United States. Pre-eminent as a journal for the HOME Unrivalled as an exponent of the principles of the REPUBLICAN party Always bright, always clean, always able, always newsy, always RELIABLE. Two Yearly Subscriptions $1.25 Send $1.25 TO-DAY for your own subscription Two YEARS. Or, if you prefer, you may send $1.25 and the name of one of your neighbors and this great semi-weekly paper will be mailed ONE YEAR to both of you. Single YEARLY subscriptions ONE DOLLAR and the Paper is Worth The Money. OF THE Obituary of Fred R. York Fred R. York is dead. The bell has tolled, the minister has read the last chapter and the last requiem has been sung; the many friends and admirers have passed the bier and looked upon the still face, breathless, with tears and pity and awe combined. The relatives and crafts have done their duty; they have followed the bier as far as they could, to its cozy and flower bedecked room, all lined with sateen-like material, where they watched the pall bearers, without a word or ruffle, let him down easy where he is at rest from these worldly turmoil and cares. It now becomes our painful duty to chronicle his death. Saturday, Feb. 22, 1908, at 8:50, he died at his residence, 312 N. 13th street, after an intermittent illness of over twelve months. He was a young man and a promising man. He was endowed with high ideals and possessed rare innate qualities, destined to become a profound thinker, and a scholar of exceptional note. He graduated from the Springfield High School with distinctin, in 1903, and was a convincing orator, and an indomitable debater. In the military service he bore a conspicuous part; from a private in Co. H, 8th Infantry, I. N. G., he marched up hill with phenomenal rapidity; at the time of his death being battalion adjutant. The funeral was held Monday, Feb 24, at 1:30 p. m. at the residence and at 2:00 p. m. at St. Paul A. M. E. church, Rev. T. Price officiating, assisted by Rev. Noah Williams. THE FORUM RS FOR $1.25 history making years. Every de- 1908. The inauguration of Presi- settlement of the Financial ques- try to sanity and prosperity. The for TWO full years. ALL THE A-WEEK Issue THE LOUIS DEMOCRAT ight or more pages each Tuesday and in the United States. Pre-eminent Unrivalled as an exponent of the N party. Always bright, always always RELIABLE. subscriptions $1.25 own subscription Two Years. 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The lodges turned out in a body and marched to the grave, where the Knights of Pythias ritualistic burial ceremonies were read, with sorrow and solemnity; each K. of P. cast in an evergreen as a testimonial of their eternal love for their brave comrade, who had fought his last fight. The preacher said: "I heard a voice saying unto me write blessed are the dead," etc. The corporal had his squad to advance and fire the last three shots over the body of our friend, then the bugle sounded for taps, the sound of that horn told us, that it was finished and that Fred's day was done. And the sister, and the brothers, they "parted all in tears." Miss Minnie York, a teacher in the High school of Evansville, Indiana, was in the city this week, having been called to this city to attend the funeral of her brother, Lieut. Fred R. York. Mrs. Laura Hinton has returned Topeka, Kansas. Mrs. R. S. 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C. 10c Capitol City Lodge, No. 12, K. of P., meets every second and fourth Monday night of each month in Masonic hall on North Eighth street. Special meetings made known by K. of R. & S.. --- Prescription Druggists. (Deutsche Apotheke) Both Phones 654 Democratic Governor. The election of a democrat as governor of Illinois is highly probable. Illinois has tolerated Republican "bossism," factional strife in state departments, and republican indifference to the demands of the people long enough. Matters pertaining to management of state institutions and the character of government in general, will be made vital issues. Of even greater importance as an issue is the state legislature, republican in both houses. Demands for needed legislation have been ignored by that boss-controlled republican body. At the door of the legislature will be found principal responsibility for the state institution abuses. The state's moneys have been misappropriated. A primary law demanded overwhelmingly by the people was not passed without slashing it some, and even in its incomplete form not enacted until the democratic minority made the fight so hot against the "bosses" and in behalf of the public, that the legislature was forced to enact the law which Governor Deneen signed last week. Illinois State Register, Feb. 24. Let us be fair. Does anyone know of a time when, under a democratic administration, there was improvement? Mrs. James Brewington is indisposed. Several men have been discharged from further services at the state house. The reason for such is not known by this paper. Mr. Wormley, who has been indisposed for some time, is able to be up and about again. De Witt County, Illinois—Waynesville. One fine piece of residence property. Modern house in good condition $450.00. Easy terms. One hundred and forty-five acres rich farm land in fine state of cultivation, one mile from Waynesville, no house, $150.00 per acre, easy terms. One hundred and sixty acres 3½ miles from Waynesville, improved, twenty acres in pasture, at $115.00 per acre. Rents for $900.00 per annum. Terms easy. C. H. JONES, 116 S. 7th St., Springfield, IL. WHITE - - HOUSE SALOON 819 E. Washington St. Telephone, old,2936. SCHLITZ BEER S J. MORTON, Proprietor. St. Augustine's Mission. 1420 South Grand Ave., East. Services every Sunday. Sunday School, 4 p. m.; Divine services, 7:45 p. m. All are invited. Conducted by Rev. A. C. CORNELL 10c Meals They Can't be Beat 111 South 7th St. FOR SALE. MORTON'S Many Foot Troubles May be relieved and corrected by wearing my Special Shoe properly constructed to give support to the weakened part and eventually restore same to its normal condition. It matters not whether flat, deformed or tender feet—broken down arches—or lame—my system of Plaster Paris Lasts, the exact duplicate of your own feet rectify these misfortunes and permit walking as others do. 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Jackson st. property 5 rooms, easy payments, 4 room Kansas st. cheap§ easy pay- ments, 3 room Reynolds st. cheap, easy payments " 4 room Osborne Ave., practically new, cheap and easy payments. | WILLIAMS Realty Co. Williams’ Bl’d’g. 11th & Washington streets. Old ,Phones: Office; 2322 Res. 1768 r-2 A. Morris Williams. | Our advertising rates have ad- | vanced beginning Jan, 1, 1908, as follows: Display matter per inch one insertion only 20cts. over one insertion 124cts. Special prices on 8,6, 9,or 12 months ads, Reading matter per line 7 and 10cts, : Who Will Be President? This a presidential year, every man must read to keep posted on politics The Courier-Journal, (HENRY WaTTeRsON, Editor) Is a Democratic Newspaper, but it prints the news as it develops. One dollar a year is the price of the Weekly Courier--Jourgal * But you can get that paper and The Forum Both 1 Year For $1.50 If you will give or send your or: der to this paper—NOT to The Courier-Journal The Daily Courier-Journal $6.00 a Year Sunday Courier.-Journal $2.00 a Year | I will copy any photo. in crayon, size, 16x20, for $2.00, and will send prepaid. Particulars free. | ARTHUR K. sPILMAN, Maywood, Illinois. o —_ POLITICAL ANNOUNCE: MENTS. I hereby andounce myself a candi‘ date for assistant Supervisor of Cap- tal Township, subject to the Repub- lican voters of said district. E. L. Roarrs — Quite a unique social affair was given at the residence of Mr, H, K. Wilson, 1015 Patton Ave., last Thursday evening, in the in terestof New tHope church, a more complete account will ap: pear next week, Sete ae at SS as Bloominington Til. Cantinded Seam tench ween. fea ey ai Tre Ree 3 A ee | Mr. and Mrs, Chas. Lewis will give areception Saturday after- noon, in honor of their daughter- inlaw, Mrs, Harry Lewis. ——__.___ I have the agency for lote for sale near Boston for 810. E. L. Rogers. Telephone or send your news items in for this paper, Old telephone 998, WANTED~ agents and correspond- ents of good education; good reputa- tion and energetic, at the following places: Chicago, Quincy, Hannibal, Mo, Petersburg, Ill. Oxford, Miss., Centralia Ill. Peoria, Champaign, BE. st. Louis, Lovejoy, Mounds and vicin ity and other cities and towns over the country, Write E. L. Roq@ers, editors and manager, “The Forum, : 50 YEARS’ EXPERIENCE i Trape Marks Desicns Copyricuts &c. Anyone sending a sketch and description ma, quickly ascertain our opinion free whether an invention is probably patentable. Communiea- tons strict; Confidential. Handbook on Patents sent free, ‘Oldest agency, for securing patents. 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New vers King Edward to Smoke $3.20 Havana Cigars King Edward to Smoke $3.20 Havana Cigars Order Placed with Firm of New York Brokers for Five Hundred. New York, Feb. 16.—[Special.] The King of England has placed with a New York firm of tobacco brkers an order for 500 cigars, which in point of price will be slightly more than the royal smoker pad two years ago, when when his bill of a 1000 cigars was $3,000. For the 500 which are to be shipped from Havana in time to reach England at the beginning of the Easter holidays, the price will be $1. f00. The cigars were eight inches and at the thickest part, in the middle, one inch in diameter. They were made of the finest Vuelta Abajo tobacco, and it required the examination of thousands of leaves to obtain those that were uniform in color. and uniform in size and free from large veins. Hymen's Altar. At the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Wilkins, 1957 S. 11th St., the marriage of Miss Cora Hubbard of this city and Mr. Harry Lewis of Bloomington, Illinois, was solemnized Thursday evening at 8:00 o'clock, Rev. Price officiating. The wedding was a beautiful home affair. The home was decorated in smilax, carnations and roses. Promptly at 8:00 o'clock to the strains of Lohengrin's wedding march, the bride leaning on the arm of her brother, was given away under an arch of smilax and carnations. The bride was beautifully attired in Parisian lace over blue silk which blended beautifully with the conventional black suit worn by the groom. The out of town guests were Mr. and Mrs Lewis of Bloomington, father and mother of the groom. Owing to the recent demise of the father of the bride, the wedding was a quiet home affair. A number of very handsome presents were received. The newly wedded couple will reside in Bloomington, Ill. Duty's Drugery. Every kind of life work is blessed with regular duties. The housekeeper has her round of cooking. dish washing, sweeping and mending that she can in no way escape from. The farmer has his eternal job of regular chores and he can not linger in town to see the belated balloon ascension at the county fair. The boys must fill the wood box, the girls must take care of baby, or do some other duty. The man in town has his daily "grind" as he calls certain monotonous business duties—and yet we say that man is "blessed with regular duties." No doubt but all have felt that duty—the daily drudgery kind—is a curse instead of a blessing. You long to escape from the bondage of these daily duties. What if you could and did, what if all could and did, what would happen? Confusion would exist everywhere in less than a day. These daily duties have got to be THE FORUM done by every man, woman and child, in order to enable everybody else to have assurance that his or her work will amount to something. This is an age of trust. The business of the world is done on trust, There isn't enough money to do it on a cash basis. You phone to your merchant and order for groceries You trust he will give you full weight and good goods. He trusts you to pay for them when convenient. You send a draft off to an advertiser for machinery. You trust that piece of paper will bring the, goods. And just so with every day duties. We must trust one another. You tell Johnnie to gather the eggs and Mary to feed the chickens and Joe to water the horses and Will to feed the hogs. If they are obedient children you trust they will do as asked and think no more about it. If they are careless or disobedient you've got to see to it that these things are done. No schooling or training is worth the name that does not teach the doing of duty's drudgery. The shirker becomes a tramp, a loafer, a good for nothing. While a child's will should never be broken, it should be made obedient to reason and there should be reason back of every request to perform a disa greeable task. The children raised on the farms where chores are given each one to do from early childhood become better fitted to forge to the front in the battle of life than an idle boy of the city streets. The postponer never conquors. The power to tackle a daily drudge and do it when it should be done, is the power of will that overcomes great obstacles in the great business activities of this strenuous age. That's why so many great men of commercial life can say they are raised on a farm. Let no boy say he hates chores Though often very inconvenient chores are the making of his character if he never shirks. Let him find a way to make them more agreeable. Whistle and the time flies fast while choring. Fathers and mothers should all see to it that their children have some daily duty to perform which is well within their strength. But begin with a pleasant duty ratner than a disagreeable one or the child may be made to hate work. A liking for work is acquired if wisely given, just as a liking for some fruit or vegetable the child may have an aversion for. Blessed be daily duties-Successful Farming Magazine Rev. Noah Williams Preaches Able Sermon. Rev. Noah Williams of Indiana occupied the pulpit at St. Paul's church last Sunday evening and preached a commendable sermon. A sermon that will be indelibly impressed on the minds of all who heard it. Among the salient points brought out were, among others these: 'Whatever a person believes, he does,' the beauty in a Christian life, the glory in the human deeds done by Christ as deeds emulative. He declared that men should not marvel at the miracles in the Bible any more than those of the world, but strive to point out the historical facts in the life of Christ. The sermon was a masterly delivered one and intellectual. The choir rendered most excellent music. Pay up to day please, THE FORUM Is now the Leading Colored Paper in the City. ♬ ♬ ♬ Has the largest and best circulation. ♬ 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, Contributo.. 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 "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 Twelvə" 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 subscription for the Globe-Democrat, at these prices, is the best possible newspaper investment. Send your order today or write for Free sample copy to Globe Printing company, St. Louis, Mo. See special offer of the "twice a-Week" issue 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 Try it! The annual memorial service will be held at Lincoln Colored Home. March 8, in memory of the late Mrs. Mary Lawrence. Particulars later. Mrs. J. E. Smith left Wednesday afternoon for Atlanta, Ga... where her brother is seriously ill. Card of Thanks. We desire to thank the many friends who so kindly assisted us during the illness of our foster son and brother, Fred R York. Mrs. Duncan, Dr. A. V. York, W. H. York, Miss York. Don't fail to attend the Mallory Brothers promenade at Masonic Hall next Thursday evening. Capt. R. A Byrd was in Quincy last week. Mallory Brothers dancing club of Ja ksonville, will execute the Spanish Three Step and Merry Widow waltzes at Masonic Hall next Thursday, March 5. Race Discrimination Mr. Editor: I noticed in your paper some time ago where some of our prominent citizens here called on the Mayor of this city to get him to prohibit a show from giving a performance here in one of the theatres, claiming the show was a disgrace to the Negro race, and would only stir up strife and prejudice between the races, if it were allowed to appear. If such is true, I would like to know what caused the manager of the Majestic theatre to be so great that he draws the color line in his theatre, reserving a certain row for colored people known as "Jim Crow row?" It is a violation of the Civil Rights Bill of this state. Who is to blame, the manager, or the Negroes who go there and pay the same price for seats as the white race? Yet the white people have their choice of seats in any location of the house. The Negroes should not go there and spend money where it is not wanted and have their wives and daughters thrown in places with some of the worse element of the city, because all colored people look alike to some white people, who have climbed the ladder of prosperity by accident, such treatment is not imposed upon our race by the better class of white people, such as our friend, the governor of this state, Congressmen, senators and gentlemen of high stations. At the banquet given Jan. 1st'08, at the Leland hotel, in honor of Adj General Scott, by officers of the National Guard, we noticed that the colored and white gentlemen intermingled and never once thought they were lowering their dignity, eating and drinking with their colored comrades. This proves that the better class and educated white people; respect the respectable coloroed people and do not wish to draw a color line. This color line drawing is done by those of low birth, and not the better class. We appeal to the brave Afro-American women to not accompany their husbands, brothers or sweethearts to any place unless they have manhood enough to demand their rights before the courts when discriminated against. There is no other race on earth that will silently acquiesce, thus treated resent such. The Negro has all the rights on this side of Mason and Dixon's line that a white man has, and why stand mute here under Lincoln's tomb's shadow and be spat on? We have the better element of people and justice on our side. This thing should be settled once for all. J. J. MILES, Leland Hotel. Normal News. The members of the 2d Christian church held a rally Sunday afternoon. The choir of the Bloomington church furnished THE FORUM the music. A neat sum was realized. Miss Rankin, who goes to the university, was ill at the home of Mrs. Bradshaw, but is able to resume her studies. Bethel church had quarterly meeting Sunday. Rev. Johnson of Springfield, officiated. Mr. and Mrs. Bradshaw are indisposed. Gerald Dickerson is rapidly improving. Miss Ethel Henniger is seriously ill at her home on Fell Ave. PIANO AND VOICE LESSONS Jacksonville News. The Ladies' Art Club held their last meeting at the residence of Mrs. Hamilton. The usual business was transacted and a light luncheon served. The next meeting will be held at the residence of Mrs. Strong on Morgan street. [Interesting news had to be left out owing to a lack of space. Ed.] 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, 30 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 new 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 MISS B. MAIE BOYD, 1101 E. Jefferson Street. Land Sale $125.00 Some Prominent Colored Men. H, H. Petitt—Mr. H. H. Petitt is another man whom we consider a hustler, and forging his way to the front. In the first place he is industrious and secondly he is economical. Mr. Petitt owns good property at 1000 N 10 St., and a beautiful place where they reside 1006 N.12 St which place is in a promising location-a house of six rooms, quiet neighbors. These kind of men will count. As an assistant he is blessed with an economical wife who knows how to manage the domestic side. Champ Singleton, residing in a beautiful home 728, N. 2nd St. is Mr. and Mrs Champ Singleton This also will be a valuable and beautiful street soon, Mr. Singleton is due credit for a beautiful home, and we like to call attention to the things of good done by our people, and if possi ble inspire others to rise up and go forward and try to do some thing. Mr. Singleton owns some good property in this city. Mesdames E. B Smith, John Smith and John Mosby are visiting relatives in Quincy. We now have two first-class restaurants: Neal & Brown, and the Elk I. Cafe. MRS. LAURA NEW ELK and Lunch 800 E. Washington Try Thompson's Tama best in the city 800 E. Washington - New 'Phone 779 Try Thompson's Tamales and Chilli. Meals best in the city for your money. Try Mrs. Thompson and C Special Rates to Theatrical Tr Fountain will be op Neal & B Resta 728 E. Washington Now one of th To our new quart cial invitation Try Mrs. Thompson's Home Made Pies and Cakes. Special Rates to Theatrical Troupes and for Banquets.—Soda Fountain will be opened March 10, 1908. 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. To give the best ices and the best attention to pay Regular Meals a specialty. 21 meals by ticket. $3 00. We are prepared to serve for NEAL & BROW To give the best meal; the bestservices and the best and most courteous attention to patrons. RS. LAURA E. THOMPSON WELKI I. CA and Lunch Room. Washington - New 'Ph Thompson's Tamales and Chilli.—M best in the city for your money. (Meal Tickets, 21 meals, for $3.00.) St. Thompson's Home Ma- and Cakes. Access to Theatrical Troupes and for Banq- mountain will be opened March 10, 1908 Royal & Brown Restaurant Washington St. in new quar- one of the best in new quarters, we extend special invitation to the publi OUR MOTTO: live the best meal; the best and the best and most con- tion to patrons. For Meals a specialty. Short order als by ticket. $3.00. Out of city trade prepared to serve for banquets and socials CAL & BROWN, Propriet Lincoln News Items. At the home of Mrs. Edward Johnson last Wednesday evening Mesdames Florence Thompson, Myrtle Orendorg and Ed Johnson entertained the social set with a few of their other friends. At 11 o'clock a bountiful luncheon was served. The guests at a late hour departed, speaking in the highest terms of the hostesses. John Henry left on the 24, for Kentucky, having received word that his aunt had died.—Mrs. Jackson Palm is reported some better at this writing.—Those attending the Allen Chapel quarterly meeting were Mesdames E. T. Cottman, R. S Donaldson, Perry and Glover of Springfield and Banks of Elkhart. The presiding elder preached three able sermons during the day. Miss Glover was the guest of Mrs. L. Dyer, Sunday.—Dr. E. T. Cottman and wife and Mrs. Donaldson were the guests of H. A. Donagan and mother, Sunday. Rev. C. C. Calhoun will fill the pulpit, Sunday after an absence of several bays in Kansas City. The True Reformers' still grows One new member was received at the last meeting. C. S. Gibbs and Chas. Brown were away this week at Ottawa, Ill., to take the law examination. It is to be hoped they passed. E. THOMPSON K I. CAFE ch Room. - New 'Phone 779 les and Chilli.—Meals, for your money. 's Home Made Pies akes. oupes and for Banquets.—Soda ened March 10, 1908. Brown's urant 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. For banquets and socials on request. VN, Proprietresses.