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THE FORUM VOL. 5, NO. 3 The Senatorial Toga and Shurtleff When Shurtleff announced that he had withdrawn, and will not be a candidate for governor, so long as Yates is a candidate, the papers made him a candidate for United States Senator to succeed A. J. Hopkins, the man from Aurora. J. McCan Davis, in the St. Louis Globe Democrat, however, says Shurtleff will not oppose Hopkins, and believes Mason will beat Hopkins in August at the primaries, but does not think the legislature will acc pt the people's verdict. Is not such a predection a bad omen for our solons? If the people endorse Mason, and the legislature turns Mason down, is not that a repudiation of the wishes of the people who elect the members of the legislature? If a member of the legislature got the majority vote at the election and was ousted because other members did not want him, would not such an one appeal and refer to the people as being sovereign? This does not look right on the surface. Decatur News. Mrs. Quinn of Fairfield, Iowa, was in our city last week, the guest of Mrs. J. D. Stokes. She left Friday for New Orleans, La. where she will spend two months with her people—Rev. J. W. Woodford, district superintendent of the Springfield District Sunday School, is very busy getting over the field in the district. Feb. 23, he was in Springfield and visited both Sunday Schools, and preached at the St John church at the morning and evening services. March 1. he was in Mattoon and preached in the morning and visited the Sunday School in the afternoon Rev. Woodford is the right man for the place and everything will go well under his administration, for he is a man well advanced in Sunday School work and never believes in doing things by halves.—St. Peters A. M. E. church is progressing nicely under the leadership of Rev. S. B. Jones, which proves to us that he is the right man in the right place.—Last Sunday. Mr. Hugh Singleton was added to the trustee board. Mr. Singleton is one of the most successful business men in the state and is a credit to the church and the race. The church should feel blessed to have such a man added to her board.—Ivanhoe Lodge No. 8, K. of P., met in the castle hall last Monday night, and addea two more brave men to her roll. Ivanhoe is one of the most progressive lodges in the state.—The Y. M. C. A. will have a play at their rooms, on the side for the benefit of the associa.—Mrs. Sarah Graves is on the sick list, this week.—Mrs. Dupree and son, who have been confined to their bed, are to be up at this writing.—Ms. Beddie Cook. Mrs. J. D. Jones and James Harvel are "Be ye doers and not sayers only." SPRINGFIELD,LLL., the new subscribers to The Forum this week. You will find three Negro papers at Geo. Kinney's pool room on S. Park St. This speaks well for that gentleman; more Negroes should take the Negro papers and make opening for our boys and girls. Wanted to know what it will cost for a 20-inch 'ad' for a husband until Dec. 31, 1906, as Leap Year will expire then. Lelah Blanton D. H. Langford has started an express wagon an express wagon and will do your hauling cheap for you, and when you have hauling to do, call him up. Let us encourage Negroes when they start into business by giving them our patronage. Miss Pearl Elliott of Mattoon, is the guest of Mrs. S. B Jones. She expects to make this her home. The Leader of Decatur Fountain No 2767, of Grand Fountain United Order of True Reformers of which John F. Moore is messenger. has changed its meeting nighths to the afternoon on the first and third Tuesdays of each month. H. A. Watkins, district deputy of the True Reformers, has started at his work in the district, organizing new work. He desires special workers in every town in the district All people who are subscribers to The Forum, be sure and pay up at my office and also leave news for the paper. H. A. Watkins, agent, 11, 12, Haworth Block. You can get any Negro paper in the country. Bloomington News. Mrs. Stevenson is very ill at her home. Miss Sarah Scrivner of Ohio, is the guest of her sister, Mrs. G. R. Hoagland. The members of the A. M. E. church held a reception for their members on the evening of the 2 The members of the Third Christian church held a box social Thursday evening. Elmer Hawkins who has been indisposed, is able to resume his work.—The choir members of the Third Christian church are arranging for a sacred concert in the near future. Anna Graves and Simpkiu Edwards were married at the residence of Rev. Hoagland, Thursday afternoon. Jacksonville News. The Ladies' Art Club was entertained by Mrs. Madora Bryant on Lurton street, and after the regular routine of business, a daity lunch was served. The club adjourned and will be entertained by Mrs. Dan Tinsley in honor of his birthday at the next meeting.—The Woman's Club held their regular meeting at the residence of Mrs. Postley. The club will hold their next meeting at the residence of the same lady. Mrs. Hinton is improving after a severe operation.—Mr. and Mrs. Swan have moved to Chicago.—Another large audience was present at the revival services at Brooklyn church, and much interest in the meetings is being manifested. The sermon, Tuesday night, was delivered by Rev. Goff of the McCabe M, E. church his subject being, "The Golden Rule." Rev. Goff is pastor of this church which he organized. This was his first appearance before a white audience. His sermon was very strong, and he was listened to with intense interest: Rev. W. S. Phillips preached on Wednesday night. Lincoln News. William Dyer is one of our coming young young men, being a graduate from our high school. He will soon be master of the violin. William Starkes has one more added to his family—a boy. E. L. Howard, of Philadelphia, soliciting agent for the Curtis Co., the Saturday Post and The Lasies' Home Journal, spent a few days in our city. W. Goins is able to be out again. Miss F. McDonnel spent Sunday at her home in Elkhart. Those who failed to attend the B. T. Washington entertainment, missed a rare treat. Miss Florence Perkins is our coming elocutionist. Miss Hattie Russell of Joliet, is spending a few days in the city the guest of her parents, The B. T. W. club will meet March 12, at the residence of Miss M. Donagan. E. H. Simpson of Havana, is now employed at T. D. Dickerson's barber shop. The girls' social at the Baptist church, proved to be a success. Just think of all the first class news for 15 cents a month. Miss Bell Orendorff and Mr. Rudolph entertained a few friend last Friday evening at the residence of Miss Orendorff. The evening was very pleasantly spent in card and other games. A lovely lunch was served. Miss Addie Simms of Chicago, is spending a few days visiting her mother, Mrs. King of Elkhart. Last Sunday was communion day at the S. B. church. At this writing Mrs. S. Camper is very ill. Don't forget to attend the Men's Social, March 25, at the 2d Baptist church. Admission 25c. supper free. Rev. J. Bass has been numbered with the sick. Quincy, Ill., News. Bethel A. M. E. church was filled with friends and relatives of Miss Ellen Ruffner, daughter of Henry Ruffner and wife and Mr. Chas. Jackson of Evanston. Ill. Wednesday evening at 8 o'clock to witness their wedding. The arch was concealed by pink and white and starred by a big white bell. A choir of 8 girls and 2 men marched in first and then the ring bearer and ribbon girls slowly coming in after them. The bride wore a beautiful gown of Princess silk with flowing tulle veil, secured by bridal blossomes, and she carried a boquet of valley lilies and roses atranged in a shower. The bride came in with her brother, Henry Ruffner. The bride was met at the arch by Mr. Jackson who came in unattended. The Rev. Dr. Scydes performed the ceremony. Chas. Mills played the wedding march. Club Notes. The regular monthly meeting of the Woman's Club was held Monday at the residence of Mrs. J, C. McClain, 400 N. 4th St. at the hour of 3 p. m. The attendance was very large and considerable important business transacted. Complete arrangements were made for the entertaining of the State Federation Executive Board which meets in this city on March 26. Only one days session. The committee have se cured St. Johns A. M. E. church for the meeting. In the evening there will be an open meeting, to the public, and a very excellent program rendered. The members of the Springfield club will entertain the visiting delegates. The club members arranged to turn out in a body at the Annual Memorial in memory of Mrs Mary Lawrence on Sunday afternoon March 8 at the hour of 2.30 p. m. at Lincoln Colored Home, 427 S. 12th St. Please do not forget to wear your club colors, yellow and white ribbon. After usual routine of business the president served refreshments. The meeting was a very harmonious one. The Home Culture and Social Purity Section will be entertained monday March 9 by Mrs. L. C. Manuel, 1706 E. Mason St., at the hour of 2.30 p. m. J. B. Governor Deneen who is too much for the investigation committee. 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 & 6; 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. Gomann The Printer 305½ Se. 6th St. EDITORIAL Saturday, Mar. 7, 1908. Vernon's Welcome Address. Dr. W. T. Vernon, Register of the Treasury, delivered the welcome address to the colored bishops of the United States who met in the Nation's Capital last week to protest against inimical men being supported for the presidency by colored people, an effort bespeaking the rare abilities of the man. W. O. Bradley Elected. After six weeks of deadlock William O'Connell Bradly of Louisville, was elected U. S. Senator from Kentucky, defeating J. C. W. Beckham the democratic ambitious candidate. The election of a republican to the U. S Senate form the Blue Grass State tells a strange incident and shows that principle and integrity are not entirely annihilated, and it pays to stand in politics on your integrity. What will Bryan ascribe as the cause of this political revolution at Frankfort? We should like for every colored person in Springfield, and especially colored people in the South, to get a copy of The American Magazine for March, and read what Ray Stannard Baker has to say on the race question. He is optimistic, and, after all his articles, will be a source of much good, creating a better and healthier sentiment. You can get a copy at any book store, or send 10cts, and we will get you a copy. The colored people need to read its live issues. Ray Stannard Baker declares that the colored people are awakening to a racial consciousness, and are opening business of all sorts, of their own. He speaks very highly of colored people in Indianapolis and New York, but declares the southern Negro is ahead of the northern. Negro considerably, having all the banks on this side of Mason & Dixon's line. The thing to do is to stop illegal discrimination in the hotels restaurants and theatres, peaceably if you can, forcibly if you must. The local Lodge of Eiks are to be commended for such cozy and inviting quarters as they have THE FORUM TUCK Board First Regular 2 on East Washington St. They have magazines, papers, and books for reading and it shows a progressive and intelligent sign. Let them not now retrogress but progress—do not ever allow anything go on there to bring shame on the club and the race. We see no signs, nor have heard, nothing derogatory of this club but say this as a warning. All the colored Bishops met in Washington last week to protest against "Jim Crow Cars," and paying first class fares for third or fourth class accommodations. We commend them for it. What audacity have these railroad people to make a man ride in a dirty car because he is not classed white? Just because he is south of Cairo, in Illinois. Cataline had his time but it also was finite. So are these injustices. is south line had nite. So According to the laws of Christian Science, the mind or thoughts of a person is all there is. So when a person says, 'I am sick or feeling badly,' he is in error and only thinks so. The only cure is to think you are all right and you will be. If a person says he has not a penny, he is mistaken, and only thinks so. If a person says he is hungry, it is not so-he only thinks so-it is not necessary to eat-just simply think you are not hungry and that you do not need any food. This may apply in politics-all you have got to do is to keep on thinking that you will be elected and you will be. You need not canvass the country for votes, and make speeches. PETE 52 For Fine Comm HAMANI Ray Stannard Baker in the "American Magazine" concludes his argument on the race question in the March number, as follows:— "And what a struggle it is! As I look out upon it and see this dark horde of men and women coming up, coming up, a few white men here and there cheering them on, a few bitterly holding them back, I feel that Port Arthur and the battle of Manchuria, bloody as they were, are not to be compared with such a conflict as this, for this is the silent, dogged, sanguinary, modern struggle in which the combatants never rest upon their arms. But the object is much the same: the effort of a ba kward race for a foothold upon this earth, for civilized respect and an opportunity to expand. And the Negro is not fighting Russians, but Americans Germans, Irish, English, Italians Jews, Slavs—all those mingling white races, each (indeed, engaged in the same sort of a struggle) which make up the nation we call America. Telephone Cap Does Good W We solicit your p Don't forget we 723 E JO Temporary The more I see the conflict the more I seem to see that victory or defeat lies with the Negro himself. As a wise Negro put it to me. 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(Deutsche Apotheke) Both Phones 654 Anarchists May Ruin the Nation. Why the white American people are so alarmed over the "race question," and not over the anarchist question, is strange. A demon killed Lincoln, Garfield, McKinley, King Carlos and his son, Carter Harrison, a Denver bishop but a few days ago, and attempted this week to kill the chief of police of Chicago, succeeded in killing the chief's son and fortunately getting killed himself. Suppose all this dastardy had been committed by Negroes, do you suppose Congress would allow them to continue to immigrate into this country? It is an outrage. These people, and some unscrupulous labor unionists, who are allied as to deeds, to these demons, will disrupt this nation. The time for effectual action is here. "Shall we gather strength by irresolution and inaction?" Let the cry be, "Perpetuity of these thirteen counties but we must stop the anarchists or they will stop us. Who wants to live in a country where fiends will stab our officials in the back in the heart of night, without cause or provocation? Shall the anarchists go and the nation live, or shall they stay and the nation perish? One and not both, will survive amidst a transaul democratic government. These are the issues, and not the ethnological, anthropological innate inferiority of the Negro, etc., etc. Mrs. D. O. Yates was in Peoria last week, the guest of Mrs. Burris, whose husband has been ill, but now recovered. She reports apleasant trip being most hospitably entertained by Mesdames Neal and Blanche Baily, while there. De Witt Couny, 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. 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Cars for North Fifth street will leave Fifth and Monroe every 7½ minutes from 6:07 a. m., until 8:00 p. m.; every 10 minutes from 8:00 p. m. until 11:20 p. m.; owl cars will leave Cars for South Fifth street will leave Fifth and Monroe every 7½ minutes from 6:07 a. m. until 7:45 p. Fifth and Monroe every 12 minutes from 6:00 a. m. until 11:24 p. m.; owl cars leave at 11:48 p. m., 12:00 midnight and 12:24 a. m. Cars for North Seventh street leave Fifth and Monroe every 12 minutes from 6:00 a. m. until 11:24 p. m.; owl cars leave at 11:48 p. m. and 12:24 a. m. Cars for Spring street leave Fifth and Monroe every 12 minutes from 6:08 a. m. until 11:20 p. m.; owl cars leave at 11:44 p. m., 12:08 and 12:30 a. m. Cars for East Carpenter street leave Fifth and Monroe every 12 minutes from 6:08 a. m. until 11:20 p. m.; owl cars leave at 11:44 p. m., 12:07 and 12:30 a. m. Cars for South Grand avenue leave Fifth and Monroe every 15 minutes from 6:07 a. m. until 11:22 p. m.; owl cars leave at 11:45 p. m., 12:07 and 12:30 a. m. Cars for Lawrence avenue leave Fifth and Monroe every 12 minutes from 6:00 a. m., until 11:36 p. m.; owl cars leave at 12:00 midnight and 12:30 a. m. Cars for North Ninth street leave Fifth and Monroe every 12 minutes from 6:00 a. m. until 11:36 p. m. Cars for East Capitol avenue leave Fifth and Monroe every 12 minutes from 6:00 a. m. until 11:36 p. m.; owl cars leave at 12:00 midnight and 12:30 a. m. Cars for South Eleventh and Rutledge streets leave Fifth and Washington every 15 minutes from 6:07 a. m. until 11:22 p. m.; owl cars leave at 11:52 p. m. and 12:22 a. m. Cars for West Washington street leave Fifth and Monroe every 15 minutes from 6:00 a. m. until 11:15 p. m.; owl cars leave at 11:45 p. m. and 12:07 a. m. Cars for Governor street leave Fifth and Monroe every 15 minutes from 6:07 a. m. until 11:22 p. m.; owl cars leave at 12:30 a. m. Cars for South Eighth street leave Fifth and Monroe every 15 minutes from 6:00 a. m. until 11:15 p. m. Dr.C.H. JONES, Contractor -- Builder Real Estate Rentals and 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, DR. S. A. WAKE, 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. Loans made on Property or Anything of Value. Strietly Confidential Ladies Business solicited A. Morris Williams, Williams' Bldg. 11th & Washington TIME CARD CHNOLS TRAGTION SYSTEM ILLINOIS TRACTION SYSTEM. East Bound for Decatur, Clinton and all intermediate points. *5:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. 6:00 a.m. †12:00 noon. †6:00 p.m. 7:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. †8:00 a.m. †2:00 p.m. *8:00 p.m. 9:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m. *9:00 p.m. †10:00 a.m. †4:00 p.m. *11:00 p.m. Springfield & Northeastern Traction Co. Northbound. Southbound. 5:00 am 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, 0 p.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 CINDERS 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. 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Single Yearity subscriptions ONE DOLLAR and the Paper is Worth The Money. ; \ Sample Copies Free The Globe Printing Company St. Louis, Mo. : 4 ‘ Peoria News Notes. Company K of the 8th regimeat #bas moved into their new armory The boys are very proud of their new drill hall, All praise Capt Conway for his splendid achieve. ment in securing such a splendid place, Mt. Zion Literary Society held memorial exercises in honor of Frederick Douglas last Motday evening. Dunbar Literary Society dis. cussed the attitude of the daily paper toward the Negro’ last Tuesday ‘ Capt. Conway and wife enter- tained at luncheoa, Lieut. Bailey and wife and Lieut, Howard. Rev Munell. of Mt. Zion Bap. tis’ chureh, is visiting at home this wévk, Rev. Jameson and Joe Conway were visitors in Springfield last Thursday Pi Mr. Howard, the magazine man Bis in our city this week. x Ambidexter’s Trouble AmbidexterInstitute, has been crucified by foreclosure proceed. ings, bat there will bea ressur. rection—a new. Ambidexier. “Through her able attorneys, Fred Mortimer and A. M = Wl liams, ‘the seamess robe’? will be saved, out of which a rehahil. iment—a resurrection, "as it were from amyng the dead, These ‘( (Hetel in Connection.) Restaurant in rear--Hotel Accommoda- tions reasonable--Try our 20c Meals irc OE a ie aan 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 a New—Telephone 1491. ’ EDWARD WHITE, Jr. PROPRIETOR, BIG FREE LUNCH EVERY gATURDAY NIGHT. 809 E. Washington Street, = : Springfield, Ilinois 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. bones shall rise again.” Yours for God and humanity, —Dr, J. H, Magee, Prese Andrew Russel: Cl ete ge ge ae THIS IS A TRADE MARK by WHICH ~ YOU CAN LOOK FOR THE WHITE DENTISTS. TALK FOR A ' WHILE ABOUT THE ' eS PLACE THAT is WAKING up ei : as THE £ «2D TOWN, er ail Oye L vy? On Tol OF Sac eh A LAR SOS FG ee LES BY DO. JF ROG a: ING THB o> © = HIGHEST Ue 4 Pa; _ GRADE OF és 4 DENTAL WORK ; . WY) AT PRICES THAT RANGE FROM HALF C TO TWO THIRDS THE USUAL . CHARGE. Just Watch us for 1908. That’s all today. : 2 ee? 2 i pete chal A Ale Sie arm in, ok Sy RR eae ae Te a eee eae Soa, et an : LD a 5 TP ee ay NBR aie eae oe e ! ae: ae ee eee fice RS oh a ich: oe ia ages ae “ a ae es Be CS eit ne oe a SRR oe SUR ae ta y Mee ae ce See See We take pleasure in occasion ally presenting the cut af Andrew Russel of Jacksonville, one of the best men in politics in the State, Miss Lovinn Watts has return ed foe Chicago, where she had been f8r the last two months, studying the hair dressing and mamcuring bussiness, Weare unavoidably late this week. 2 ie ie a a a En oT eT Subseribe for the Fery™ Deneen vs. Yates As a strictly business man Gov Deneen has made one, if not the best Governor we have had, The very fact that he made men in high office come to time and re- place moneys, he believed justly due the state, shows that he is a Magni n mous man, and whenever @ man is not afraid of the “big fellows,"’ it isa good indication that he believes in, and will treat the “small fellow” rtght. The Forum will go into detail la. ter on, on Doneen and Negro rec ognition, with the view and as. Surance of showing that our peo: ple are giveu good piaces, and will be given better ones if their m-rit, organization and unison of effurt demand them, This will bea fierce battie, but an harmon lous one, The Deneen adherents will not strive to besmirch Yates’ garments, for Yates is an honor- avle man, but Deneen’s people will show, when all the testimony is in, beyond a reasonable doubr, that Deueen is entitled to the of fice. The D-neen people expect to conduct their case on its merits and relevancy of their witnesses’ testimony, which is preponder. ant. The Skating Rink. Mr. Womae should be careful lest his skating rink at 1024 B. Washington St prove a menace and an incubator for evil, The same is true of the Negro pool rooms, Where no order is preseryv ed, and no aliowauce or abate. ment in profanity aud vulgarity on Sundvys, nor wheu ‘'kids” are around, We have heard no bal language atthe Skating rink, but the idea of running that place Suuday nights is barbaric aud we are ufraida menace to society and decency, We simply warn these peopie to quit it. Purtuer. more, all such piacss should be kept clean, weil ventilated and run as quiet as decent places are supposed to run.. This is what is causing sO many young colored people to die with cousumption and pneumonia, locked up in dirty paces, breathing impure air aud going out in the cold at 1:0o0’clock, «walking 2miles home Have pool rooms kept in better order—you cau tear vulgarity and oaths outon g@ur streets— Sunday these’ paces should close or have veiterecouduct. The ume has Gowe for our people to look out, for the restoration of the Juveniles and a purer social stra ba. SOme Prominent - * Colored Men. Mr. Foree.—Mr. and Mrs. Fo. rea, resiung av 1415 BE. Jackson Sv. are also people wild deserve credit fortheirthrift and progress sion, Tuey bought this hand. sume piece of property abouts five years ago, nis is realty a beau. titul home, well built and locawd In & place s on to be oneof the prettiest in that ve:ghborhood— a house of six rooms, beautifel asphalt waiks, water in the kitch en anda most excellent back premises with a lovely grape ar- bor. We tske special p erasure. at all tim's to commend the com. mendable, Thos. Nix —Mr- Thos. Nix, a young Mau who Gime to Spring field about 10 years ago is making gouw. He isa moan of sturdy THE FORUM traits and quiet disposition, Most of his time spent here in occupa- tion has been at the St. Nicholas hotel. He is a good musician and has au orchestra which plays for most of the local dances and en- tertainments. He owns anjexcel lent home at 1622 E, Mason St. the best looking house on that street east of 10th St. His wife, who was Miss Wormley, also has some property. A very unique social affair was given atthe residence of Mr. and Mrs. H. K. Wilson 1015 Patton Ave. last Thursday evenin in honor of the new members and officers and their wives, of New Hope Baptist church. The even- ing was delightfullv spent in con versation, instrumentai and vucal solos were rendered by Mrs, M. KE. Warrick and Miss Nancy Brown. The hostess served de- lic‘ous refreshments, consisting of ice cream, cake and fruius The following persous were pres ent: Mr, Hatcher and wife, Chas Nolan and wife, John Wilson aud wife, Biuford Chandler and wife, T. W. Warrick and wife, Luther Galbreth and wife, Crawfrod Wil- son and wife, Frank Coleman, Miss Nancy Brown, Mrs. Den-, Mrs. Lizzie Adkins and Rev. Woods. When colored people go to put on a show or rendera pvogram, where there is an admission fee charged at the door, there should care be taken and preparation made, in order that people get value received for their money, and time appropriated. That show cailed the ‘‘Isies of Croco dile,”’ aimed to be put on at Ma sonic hall last Saturday night was a successful failure and a huge farce, Think of it. Charg- ing people 25 and 35cts. for such rot. It is our duty, conscientous to denounce it, Charging the people as much for novhing as first class high grade shows—2d and 8d class seats at Cole & John son's did not exceed it, In all things, let our people not fake and cheat and steal so. The Isies of Crocodile, is a stupenduous farce and a shame, We are glad to see a spirit mauifested by the young men at the Leland Hotel and ciubs, to read more colored papers, It is a shame that so many doj not read, yet they how! about en- franchisement and liberty —some colored men here, actualy do not know the county they live in, do not know anything about what is gving ou—they have no ambition save to eat, get on some high heel shoes and costly clothes and parade the streets ard commit questionable crimes. These are “undesirabe citizens,’ and not worth much to the town, What account is a man who is so stupid aud igcorant that he does not read? Call at Barkesdale’s bar- bershop or Thompson’s grocery store and get sumething to read. William Jennings Bryan says the Republican party is dying— it is said a drunken man thinks every one else is drunk. Bryau intimates by inu2ndo that there are no wealthy people members of the democratic party—and that he and the democrats, are all paupers. Does he take the people to be fools? A Unique Social. Subscribe for the Forum Bell Telephone, Northwestern University Medical Main 337 F School, Class ‘83. Dr. Jas. E. Henderson Office: 1074 W. Side Square, SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS 9tollam, Diseases and Ail- Hours:;3to 5p.m. ments of Women, a 7to 8p.m. Specialty. 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 onc 170 Bast d3rd. Screet Athinagn “T)) The Forum’s Staff. &, L. Rogers, Editor-in-Chief and Business Mer. Will H. Barbour, Asst. Editor. W. L Epwanps, Political writer. Miss Datsy DONALDSON, Proof Reader and Stenographer. Lod . » Office Clerk, Book- keeper ~ Ma. Mrs. E. L. White, Contributo.. H. A. Donegon, Lincoln. MISS BLANCHE HOAGLAND, Bioomington Agent and Correspondent. Address matter for 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 Springfield's Attractions and How to 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 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 ............00+- 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 if you believe ‘ are right. Luge y y us “Oh, Douglas! Thou hast passed be yond 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, 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, a philanthropic agency, this club has a social and juvenile section, Mrs. C. H. Morgan is president, Mrs. Higgin- botham is chairman, of the social sec- tion; Miss Clara Blackwell is press reporter for this club. The None-Such, is a social club among the younger society folk— meets every Thursday. “Don't Worry Twelva’’ 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 » Try it! Society and Local FOR RENT- Two furnished rooms for light house keeping; gas stove for cooking. 1415 East Adams street. Mrs. Clark-Thompson. The party given last Friday at 408 West Williams St. in honor of Miss Mabel Rogers, of St. Louis, was very enjoyably spent. I have lots for sale near the great city of Bsston, for only $10 size, 2000 square feet. E- L. Rogers. Waiters Wanted—We have temporarily organized a waiters' club. For information call at 813 E. Washington St. John Davis President, Gec. Person, Sec'y. Mrs. Bettie Watson is much improved, after a severe attack of lagrippe and touch of pneumonia J. McCan Davis [Picture of a man in a suit with a tie]. A candidate for Supreme Court Clerk. Malory Brothers had a large attendance at their Promenade. The Home Culture and Social Purity sections of the Woman's Club, will give a hard time social at the residence of Mrs. Bond on East Brown St. 16th instanta. Neal & Brown continue to make improvements in their business, and will have a charming business place ere long. The colored magazines are in. The public is cordially invited to attend the memorial services on Sunday the 8 at Lincoln Old Folks Home at 2:30 p.m. in memory of Mrs. Lawrence. An appropriate program is arranged. The Willing workers Sewing Circle has highly entertained by Mrs. Bettie Watson Feb. 27th at the U. B. church. In this issue of the Forum appear the announcements of Rev. C. H. Jones and John Canfield. We are glad to learn that Mr. and Mrs. John Farmer, Sr. are rapidly improving from a long and serious illness, of many weeks. Mrs. Sarah Robinson and daugh tre, of South Spring St have con fined to their beds with lagrippe. The Lincoln colored Home Board met Tuesday and added Rev. Bundy to the soliciting roll. Subscribe for the Forum --- --- PIANO AND VOICE LESSONS MISS B. MAIE BOYD, 1101 E. Jefferson Street. The Social Sunlight Circle met with Mrs. Venie Waren last Wednesday night, twenty ladies being present. Mrs. Bellamy was guest of the club The home, which is very beautiful, was taste fully decorated. The hostess served a dainty luncheon. The club will meet next week with Mrs. Harvey, 1215 So. 17th St. Mr Chas. S. Gibbs passed the law examination last week, and is now a fullfledged lawyer. The editor of the Forum feels personally gratified from the good achieved by the organization of the Harlan Law Class, which was born Feb. 12th. 1804, and which has graduated two pupils and admitted them to the bar. Williams and Gibbs. Hon. H. Clay Wilson is als, no doubt, gratified, as he was the Class's tutor. Mr. Anthony, who has been very low, is able to be at work. Hear Dr. Manuel Sunpay evening, 8th inst.; at Union Baptist church, sub. "Entire sanctification." The public is invited. Land Sale 1 20 acre farm with good timber suitable for farming $50 per acre farm at Illiopolis. Apply to or write 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, 3 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 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 THE FORUM Great Catas- trophe in Ohio. At Collinwood, Ohio, this week a heart rendering scene occurred. Unequaled by any accident in years for its calamity. A school building was burned and nearly 200 little chilldren were lost. How nuspeakable must be that debris of dead children! How overflowing with grief must be the mothers and fathers. Even at this distance, let us mourn. Jones-Waters—At 8 P. M. Wednesday, March 4th, Miss Mamie Waters. of 1928 E. Kansas St and Mr. Clarence B. Jones, of 1625 E. South Grand Ave. were united in matrimony. The wedding was a quiet affair, only the immediate relatives being present. Mr. Jones has furnished a nice house at 1716 E. Lawrence Ave., where they will reside. Mrs, Mary Arnette, of St. Louis, was a visitor in the city this week. Mr. Edward Jackson, was in the city Sunday to see his wife. S.J. Morton visited his wife in Quincy last week. MRS. LAURA NEW ELI and Lunch 800 E. Washington Try Thompson's Tama best in the city 800 E. Washington - New 'Phone 779 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 give the best ices and the best attention to pay Regular Meals a specialty. 2I meals by ticket. $3.00. We are prepared to serve for NEAL & BROW Matrimonial. RS. LAURA E. THOMPSON V ELK I. CA and Lunch Room. Washington - New 'Ph Thompson's Tamales and Chilli.—M best in the city for your money. Try Thompson's Tamales and Chilli. Meals best in the city for your money. (Meal Tickets, 21 meals, for $3.00.) S. Thompson's Home Ma- and Cakes. ries to Theatrical Troupes and for Banq mountain will be opened March 10, 1908 al & Brown Restaurant Washington St. in new q one of the best in r new quarters, we exten ial invitation to the publ To our new quarters, we extend a special invitation to the public. OUR MOTTO: live the best meal; the best and the best and most convenient to patrons. For Meals a specialty. Short order meals by ticket. $3.00. Out of city trade prepared to serve for banquets and social MEAL & 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. $3.00. Out of city trade solicited. We are prepared to serve for banquets and socials on request. NEAL & BROWN, Proprietresses. Mortuary. Mrs. J. E. Smith, of East Madison Street, who went to Atlanta Ga., last week, has returned. Her brother, George Kirby, whom she went to see, died Thursday. Feb. 28, twenty minutes after she arrived. His remains were taken to Wellington, Ala., where interment was made. She had him put away nicely. He leaves to mourn the loss, a wife, two brothers, a father and five sisters. Miss Johnson, of Chicago, is in the city, visiting Mrs. Effie Bowman of South 14th Street. St Paul Sewing Circle met at the residence of Mrs. Wade, 15. 16 So. 17th St.. Arrangements were made for the fair in April and decided to pay for the piano. A palpatable luncheon was served. Next meeting with Mrs. Alma Smith, 19I8 E. Stewart St. Pay the the boy when he comes. "EAST LYNNE," A Drama In Five Acts. At the Zion Baptist church, Wednesday, March 25th, under the auspices of the Ever Ready'Club, of Zion Baptist church. The best dramatic talent of the city. Music unsurpassable. Curtains rise at 8.30 P. M. Curtains rise at 6:00 a.m. Admission, 25c. Reserved seats, 35c MRS. L. E. BARKSDALE, Mgr. E. THOMPSON K I. CAFE h Room. - New 'Phone 779 les and Chilli.—Meals, for your money. 's Home Made Pies Cakes. Groups and for Banquets.—Soda opened 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. or banquets and socials on request. VN, Proprietresses.