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Historical Society : State House THE FORUM Anarch, The Night Riders And the Plain Mob. There is, in this country, in operation, a spirit of lawlessness destined to not only revolutionize our free republican form of government, but to destroy it altogether. This nation is no stronger than were Rome and Greece neither are our statesmen more sagacious than were the men of antiquity, who allowed, for the sake of money, and political power, all manner of evil and lawlessness to go free. Those countries went down—so will this country go down. One poet wrote: "Rome shall perish, Write the word, In the blood that she has spilt, Perish, hopeless and abhorred, Deep in ruin as in guilt." And Druid said of Greece: "Tis Greece, but living Greece no more." What is the anarchist but a law breaker, a government destroyer? What are night riders, but ku klux resurrected in Kentucky, and law breakers, and destroyers of government, a menace to the public and a shameful way to assert liberty but not least, what is the plain mob but outlaws and breakers of the law they make? The idea burning men at the stake to appease a wrong, alleged to be committed, yet these same law breakers say this is a free country. every man shall be tried before a jury of his peers. What a mockery—what a blasphemy in a land of Christianity, where bibles, were they placed side by side would encircle the globe. Was Nero any worse? We are not begging for mercy -we rather believe in the Spartans way, dying on the battle field for right. We simply warn the nation before the hand-writing is seen on the wall, such as was shown Calhoun, Jeff Davis, Toombs and Robert E. Lee, who could not believe it meant the annihilation of slavery, until Grant's army and the sable sons of Ham, stormed every fort in Dixie, and rallied around Richmond. Gov. Chas S. Deneen M. B. Our choice for the Republican nomination and election for Governor. Our choice for the Republican nomination and election for Governor. "Be ye doers and not sayers only." Gilchrist Stewart A Porminent Attorney of Greeter New York. [Name] Who has played a prominent part in getting a rehearing for the colored discharged soldiers. You can secure Andrew Carnegie's Edindurgh, Scotland address, an optimistic speech on the Negro, by calling at this office or 815 E Washin7ton Street. Should be in every colored home for your chileren to read. Vote for Peace and "Domestic Tranquility." Vote for Peace and "Domestic Tranquility." Boomington Notes. Mrs. A. Stevenson is slightly improving. Mrs. Bearde, of Pennsylvania, neice os Mr. and Mrs. Othello Green, is in the city. Miss Blanche Hoagland is indisposed. Mr. Roy Williams is working in the interest of a colored Chicago paper, the Advance. Mr. C. E Jackson spent Sunday in Minonk. The little child of Mr. H Burton of W. Olive St. is serinusly ill. Miss Belle Calhoun has been indisposed all week, not being able to continue her school studies. Mr. Jay Stearls, of Atlanta, was in the city this week The members of the Woman's club gave Mr. Sandy Hawkins a donation party last week, Mrs. M. Thomas of West Monroe is ill at this writing. Mrs. J. M. Fort was on the sick list Sunday. The sewing circle of the A. M. E. church gave a social Tuesday evening at the home of Mrs. Wilson of East Monroe, Many were out in spite of the inclement weather. Elder G. Hoagland preach the gleaners cluds sermou Sunday afternoon at the chach, assisted by his chior. Last Thursday at the home of her darenta occurred the death of Viola Meauhead, after an illness of long duration of tuberculosis of the bone. The services was conducted by Rev. Johnson of the A. M. E. church. Six of her girl friends acted as palbeerers. Mrs. Wm. Caldwell is on the sick list.—Mrs. Geo. Hoagland is on the sick list—Mrs. J. Thomas' of W. Monroe street, entertained the Bandette Club at her residence Monday afternoon. Ester Haliday, who has been ill with a cold, is much better—Galena Caldwell is on the sick list. Mrs. S. Halidny entertained the sewing circle of the 3rd Christian church Thursday at the home of Mrs, Chas. Lester. Mr. s. Hawkins is indisposed Elder Hoagland was in Jacksonvill Wednesday in the interest of the church Normal News Miss Rankin, who is attending the University, went to Macon to spend he vacations, she has not returned to her studies as yet on the account of tee serions iliness of her brothe in Decatur. Mrs. Handy, W. Loctst street, is seriously ill at her home, being taken down suddenly Monday afternoon. Mrs. Amelia Thomas, who spent the winter in Cincinnati, is the guest of Mr. and J. Hen. niger. Mrs. P. C. Duff, who has been ill, is improving. Hectar's Great For Local option Hecsar, the "Black Knight." Negro local option orator, who appeared at Masonic hall last Friday night, is a power and an orator of no mean ability. He held a large crowd enrapture under his eloquence and made them burst forth in enthusiastic laughter at will by his marvelous humor. He is an able man and a credit to the ati liquor business. The Social Sunlight. On Thnrsday evening the Sunlight Social Club gavn a surprise party on Mr. hnd Mrs, Chas, Brown of South 15th street. The occasion was the celebration of their 16th wedding anniversary. The Club presented the happy couple a handsome plate rack. Quite a few ladies of the club were present. All departed in the evening for their homes, having spent a delightful evening. An Investigation The following was handed in by a lady for publication Judge Murray being asked about the conditions of the appropriation of one thousand dollars to the Old Folks and Children's Home, made by the board of supervisors last week, said: There is nothing unusual about it. Such appropriations are always made to charitable institutions for certain purposes. In this case in the appropriation, nothing was said for what purpose the money was given to the Home. The subsequent resolution simply recited that the Home should in consequence of this donation take such helpless colored children as should be sent there by the Juvenile Court so far as the Home was able to do. Which, no doubt, the Home will do. If the Home should not do so, it could not expect one thousand dollars of the people's money. I have no doubt the Home will do its part, and the county will do its part. Republican Party Sure of Success The Republican party has named a good ticket and it is the duty of every Republican in this election, to vote the ticket without a scratch. The party has made visible improvements in the short space of ten months, and we owe it to conscience sake to continue the same. Will you do it? Yes. Campaign Opens. Counties still Endorsing Deneen. The Republican State Campaign has opened in full blast, and the report from the big guns are now heard, and the sound reverberates from Chi to Cairo and from Danville to Qnincy. What is all this noise, is asked by strangers? Why the campaign has opened, is the reply. Hanecy, Shanahan and Len T. Small have allied themselves with Yates, who sounds the keynote in his campaign Tuesday. Deneen was in Auroralast week and spoke at the Swedish-American gathering there, which endorsed the renomination of Governor Deneen. Many other candidates were there, namely Sec. Jas Rose, Fred E. Sterling, John J. Brown, Bert McCan, Auditor McCollough and Mr. Templeton. --- 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. OGERS & BARBOUR Proprietors One Year ..... $1.50 One Month ..... 15c Per Copy ..... 5c OFFICE: 305 1-2 S. 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 Since. Gomona The Printer 1051 So. 6th St. EDITORIAL saturday, Mar 21, 1908. Wait and hope--this is all right provided you work also. We feel a conscientious duty impelling us to warn young men not to loaf or loiter around saloons on Saturday night. Nor even any night. Boys and young men, we are the future representatives of the government. But we cannot well fill the position which we will fall heir to, unless we spend more time at study and research. We congratulate our contemporary, the National Baptist Union, for its able editorials and superb mechanical appearance. No abler edited paper comes to our desk, regardless of race. It should be read by all, and we hope the ministers of that paper's religious faith especially, will urge the people to read it—have copies at the churches—it is an educational factor, doing a miracle in alleviating ignorance and superstition. Ths Duty of The Officers. Republican candidates for office should not, by their omission of duty, be defeated and allow the democrats to get control of the county board of supervisors and the city council. Neither should our present city officials, by not doing their whole duty, lose the city to the democrats one year hence. The duty of the police is obvious. The chief should know the duty of his subordinates: the mayor should know the duty of the chief: the people know the duty of them all—they know when that duty is not performed, and they know when it is performed. What do you think of a person who plays a high key in so ciety and boasts of taking four dailies and does not take a colored paper, 'for there isn't anything in them,' and yet has the unregenerated nerve to send in personals for the same colored paper, and will steal or borrow the colored paper every week and sneak out behind the stove in the kitchen to read it. Such a person is the limit, nuh! You didn't think we had them here, did you? Well we have and they know themselves even as they are known. Shame! Shame! Do not tell the Lord of Heaven their names yet for awhile for you --- THE FORUM "If a Man Die Will He Live Again." Job asked this question, no doubt in all earnestness and research for truth and information. People are yet wondering if there is any hereafter. An able divine of Louisville, Kentucky, preached last Sunday at that city on the immortality of soul. He declared that science proved instead of disproved, the immortality of the soul. If matter, he avers, is indestructible why not the soul or the mind be also. The mind the brain run parallel but never switch. This is what all are anxious to know "If a man die will he live again?" If we look at the question save from a lofty psychological point, it seems preposterous. But it is written "that which is flesh is flesh and that which is spirit is spirit." "I am the resurrection and the life," signifies that Christ made the eternal salvation of men possible via a new route and that only. For we believe that men were saved before Christ and that the immortality of the soul or mind was before Christ just as it is believed to be now. The state republican convention held in Ohio last week, incorporated the following in its platform of principles: 'In the nation we stand for those ideals of government which mean justice, equality and fair dealing among men. A brave and impartial enforcement of the law * * * the civil and political rights of the American Negro in every State, believing as we do, that his marvelous progress in intelligence, industry and good citizenship has earned the respect and encouragement of the nation, and that those legislative enactments that have for their real aim his disfranchisement for reasons of color are unfair, un-American and repugnant to the supreme law of the land. 'We favor the reduction of representation in Congress and the electoral college in all States of this Union where white and colored citizens are disfranchised, to the end that the fourteenth amendment to the Constitution of the United States may be enforced according to its letter and spirit.'—Ex. Bryan will not have the nomination handed to him gratis, Gov. Johnson, of Minnesota, will be a factor at Denver, and his possibilities are, in our opinion, better than those of Bryan, who has proven, in two campaigns, the manner of man he is, being ignominiouslylp defeated twice. The sane democrats will support Johnson, whose chance against the Republican nominee, is much better than Bryan's. In the event that Taft is nominated unless the Regro hostility is subsided and they may become reconciled with Taft, Johnson will be a dangerous man, for the Republican party reckon with. When the "common people," get automobiles and sail around the corners too, the millionaires, will have to get airships. Sure sign that winter is over the umpire has said: 'play ball.' migat shock their modesty. The Ohio Platform. TUCKER'S Board and Lodge First class accom Regular meals at hours 206 Nor TUCKER'S PLACE. Board and Lodging House. First class accommodations Regular meals at regular meal hours. 206 North 14 St. New Telepuone, 1478. 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The parlors, were beautifully decorated with bunting and the elegantly furnished rooms with their brilliant illuminations, presented a gorgeous appearance. Plates were prepared for 50 persons and the menu was a most sumptuous and daiety one. At the banquet sitting, ehard were many able toasts made. The affair was on the occasion of the 28th birthday anniversary of Mr. Jasper, who was the recipient of many excellent and valable presents. R. J. Johnson acted toast master. The banquetted are highip elated over the affnir and praise their hostess beyond degree, Miss Mattie Fant, of Mt. Pulaski, was in the city this week. Mrs. Chas. Rose is yet in Louisiana, Mo., where she went a week or so ago, taking her mother, Mrs. Wilson, from here, who was sick in the hospital. Mrs. Rose will remain in Lousiana, pending the improvement or recovery of her mother. Everyone should buy one of those Boston lots—think of it, a home in Boston suburbs for only $10.00, 30 minutes' car ride. 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We employ them because we have not time for that ourselves, When the collectors come, pay them. “It is no benefit to have given me something, but it is a benefit to have enabled me te obtain something for myself.”—Emerson, Parties will please enter inte no buriresa transactions for this paper wich anyone save authorized agents rere Time Table of Springfield Consolidated a a alia Cars for North Fifth street will leave Fifth and Monroe every 7% 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 7% 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 mid- night 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 vars leave at 11:48 p. m. and 12:24 am. 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 12:36 am, 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.; ow 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 \lfrom: 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 6:06 a. m. until 11:36 p. m.; owl cars leave at 12:00 midnight and 12:30 a.m. Cars for South Eleventh and Rut- ledge streets leave Fifth and Wash- ington 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 min- utes 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.cC. H. JONES, Contractor -- Builder Real Estate Rentals and Loans. Manager Peerless Ideal Portiait Co Business Letters, Deeds. Wills and Mortgages drawn. All business confidential. Office: 116 South Seventh Street. BELL PHONES: Res. 2595 r 3 Dr. S.A. WARE, PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS. OFFICE:—627% East Adams street. HOURS: 10 a. m. te 12 m. 2p. m. te 4p. m 7p. m. to 9 Phones: —— | Calls promptly made. me Don’t Forget I am now doing a general Real Estate —AND— Loan Business Property in all parts of the City ofiered for the very Lowest Prices and best TrekMs, Loans made on Property or Anything of Value. Sjtrietly Confidential Ladies Business solicited PHONES: Office 2322 Res. 1768n2 A. Morris Williams, Williams’ Bldg. ° lth & Washington | pemmromnaenamremrena Toe" Ep ne ce fea IS ge ER Tree Ny ee ing wg city ILLINOIS TRACTION SYSTEM. East Bound for Decatur, Clinton and ab intermediate points. *5:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. 6:00 a.m. — $12:08 noon, —-+6:08 p.m. 7:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. $8:00 a.m, 42:00 p.m. 28:00 p.m. 3:00 am: 3:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m. #10:00 a.m. +4:00 p.m. °11:00 p.m. Springfield & Northeastern Traction Ce. Northbound, Southbound. 6:00 am 3:30 pm = 6:60 am_— 3:30 pre 6:30 am 5:00 pm = 6:30 am_—5:00 pm 8:00 am 6:30 pm 8:00 am_~—«46:30 pr 10:00 am_ 8:00 pm_=— 10:00 am_—_8:00 pm 12:00 noon 11:00 pm 12:00 noon 11:00 pra 2:00 pm 2:00 pm TRACTION CO. Cars leave Springfield for Lincoln: +5, 7, 9 and 11 a, m.; 1, 8, 5, 7, 9 and 11! p.m. $5 a. m., daily except Sunday. Southbound, for Carlinville, Gillespie, Staunton, Litchfield. Edwardsville, St. Louis, and_all intermediate points: %5:00am *10:00am 3:00pm 7:00 pm §8:00am 1:00pm 6:00 pm ®*8:30 pm 7:00am §12:00 noon 5:00 pm_10:00 pm. *6:00am "11:00am —_§4:00 pm $11:39 pm local and sleeper. *Daily except Sunday. +Limited cars. stopping at towns only. &Limited cars, making all stops. °Corp Relt Limited for St, Louis. Capital City TAmited. *eLocal through car making all stops. ee DUST DIRT | NO cINDiba “STAR_THEATRE. Open Every Night Best Vaudeville Seen in the City. Prices: 10 cents, box seats, 25c, 811 E. 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E. church, Sunday April 4, the public is invited to attend. The Union Baptist sunday school is increasing in membership and are preparing for Easter. The Heroines of Jericeo, will hold their Palm services at Union church. The Historical and Oid Settlers meeting will be held on Monday evening. Mar. 23, at a place to be named later. --- THE FORUM 1.25 Every detail of president Roose- en. The return procedures of ALL THE Issue RAT each Tuesday Pre-eminent the principles always able, ns $1.25 Years. Or, if your neighbors near to both of paper is Worth mpany THE Restau- tions First Fi and fan Sp BIG 809 E. Wa IN G The o pos Five TH $ Now --- THE ANNEX BUFFET Restaurant in rear--Hotel Accommodations reasonable--Try our 20c Meals EDWARD WHITE. Jr. PROPRIETOR. BIG FREE LUNCH EVERY SATURDAY NIGHT. 809 E. Washington Street, Springfield, Illinois The only real wealth is land possession, especially here. THIS IS A TRADE MARK by WHICH YOU CAN LOOK FOR THE WHITE DENTISTS. TALK FOR A WHILE ABOUT THE PLACE THAT is WAKING up THE TOWN. WHITE DENTISTS SOUTH SIXTH STREET SPRINGFIELD PHONE 261 BY DO. NG THE HIGHEST GRADE OF DENTAL WORK. AT PRICES THAT RANGE FROM HALF TO TWO THIRDS THE USUAL CHARGE. Just Watch us for 1908. That's all today. (Hctel in Connection.) Fine Wines Liquors—Choicest Imported and Domestic Cigars. I am handling the famous SCHLITZ BEER, that is making Springfield famuos Deneen Father Of Primary Law. Extracts From Message to General Assembly. "The old nominating system has been discredited and the people have demanded its reformation. All political parties have recognized this demand. No one can successfully dispute the contention that no other measure of State politics, discussed in the last campaign, could compare in importance with primary election reform. In the campaign preceding the last general election the candidates of the two principal parties went before which pledged them to the passage of legislation which would restore the people control of political nominations. Republican and democratic candidates alike declared themselves in favor of such legislation and in redemption of the pledge thus given enacted the State primary law which the Supreme Court has declared defective. "The duty of the Legislature is plain. The solemn pledges given to the people in a matter touching the fundamental condition of Republican government should be redeemed. This will not have been done until there has been placed upon the statute books a law which, while complying with constitutional requirements will secure the substantial relief sought. The people have demanded the substance instead of the semblance of participation in the nomination of candidates. Their demand can be answered only by the enactment of laws which will restore to the people control of the entrances to public life. It is our duty to see that this is accomplished, so that the voters shall have the power not merely of electing but of selecting their candidates." Mrs. James Smith, 1710 East Stuart St. left this week for Salt Lake City, Utah where she will remain indefinitely with her husband. Club Notes The Mothers section of the Woman's Club was entertained by Mrs. Lucy Young. Monday afternoon last. They succeeded in getting out a quilt which they been working on for a time. A very excellent paper was read by Miss Matilda Walker, sub "Refinement of children in the home." The writer deserves great credit for such an able production. There was a large attendance of women, who enjoyed the session. Among the visitors were: Mesdames J. Morrison, S. M White, E Lewis, of this city; and E A. Rogan, of Decatur. Each one congratulated our earnest work being done by this section for the Lincoln Home. A committee was appointed to visit the jail, namely, Mesdames C. H. Morgan, Bettie watson, R. Hunter, E. Monroe and L. Young, as a case of mercy was called to their attention The philanthropic section will meet at the Home next Monday. Donations recieved for the Home. Lend us your aid if you please. Do not forget the open meeting and reception at St. John's church on March 25th, given in honor of visiting delegates to the state Federation Executive Board meeting. A. fine program will be rendered. Public invited to attend. The mothers section will give a spelling bee Monday the 30th inst. at THE FORUM open here --- Pleasant Grove Baptist church O my, Easter is near here again—my wife wants a new hat and dress, because neighbors are to have them—business has been dull, not able to do it—but there will be a hereafter if I fail—a husband's soliloquy. The Republicans of the 6th ward have Geo. Arrowsmith their candidate for alderman, a man who will, he says, see that needed improvements are made. The State convention will open here on the 26. Gov. Hanly. of Indiana, delivered a masterly address at the Armory last Sunday before nearly 5,000 people, in support of Local option. J.J. Miles a Progressive Man- J. J. Miles, headwaiter at the Leland Hotel, and a man ever desirous for race elevation and the alleviation of ignorance and stupidity among colored people, is we find, a progressive man and a courageous man, standing for and demanding, the civil and constitutional rights of the colored man at all hazards and regardless of sacrifices. Mr. Miles has travelled and seen a considerable part of the world and dealt with and met personally, leading men of national and international fame and prominence. The Leland Hotel is to be congratulated in having such a man as headwaiter He urges the men to read and keep abreast of the times and be conversant with the affairs of state, he rejoices in a social and religious high standard, and urges the people to patronize their colored worthy papers, and enterprizes. He is surprised on finding colored people here who rank as leading people not taking colored papers. The ballot and the press, he well says, are the only effectual weapons at our command and use, he declares. Mr. Miles is a member of The Afro - American Protective League and has done much work to secure equal and just accommodations to colored people in public places, and on common carriers. We are glad to have him a resident of our city. Entertains. Mrs. Mary Rogan and Mrs. Margaret Love and grand son, Arnold Johnson, arrived in our city Saturday, March 14th, the guest of Mt. and Mrs. C. H. Jones. Monday afternoon, March 16, at 126 n. 14 st., from 4 to 8 o'clock Mrs. Jones received 33 guests in honor of the 57 birthday of her mother, Mrs. Rogan, and also Mrs. Love. A most enjoyable evening was spent, after which a four course luncheon was served at seven small tables Mrs. Rogan received many handsome presents, and the affair was of such to long beremembered. Mrs Jones was assisted in receiving by Mesdames Ed. Wormly, L. Nix, J. Warren and L, C. Manuel: Don't over look it—the Easter ball coming. Bell Telephone: Northwestern University Medical School, Class '83. Main 337. Dr. Jas. E. Henderson Office: 107 $ _{1/2} $ W. Side Square, SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS HOURS: { 9 to 11 a m. 3 to 5 p m. 7 to 8 p.m. } Diseases and Ailments of Women, a 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 influence which has been caused by witchery or hoodoo. Call on W. M. Martin, at once, 170 East 53d street. Chicago, Ill. The Forum's Staff. E. L. Rogers, Editor-in-Chief and Business Mgr. Will H. Barbour, Asst. Editor. W. L. EDWARDS, Political writer. MISS DAISY DONALDSON, Proof Reader and Stenographer. Office Clerk, Bookkeeper Mrs. E. L. White, Contributor. H. A. Donegon, Lincoln. MISS BLANCHE HOAGLAND, Bloomington Agent and Correspondent. Address matter for the paper to The Forum, 305½ So. Sixth St. Matters of business or information to E. L. Rogers, Mgr. CONSOLIDATED STREET CAR ROUTE. Points of Interest Springfield's Attractions and How to Reach Them. 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. "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. Ladies' Sunlight Social, meets every Wednesday at the residences of its members, discusses art, culinary, and home circle questions. St. Paul Sewing Circle meets every Thursday at Lecture room of St. Paul church, discusses all important home circle questions. Mothers' Literary, meets every month, auxiliary to St. Paul Sewing Circle. The Woman's Club, meets every week, is the oldest club—has been and is a rescue club for the fallen, a philanthropic agency, this club has a social and juvenile section, Mrs. C. H. Morgan is president, Mrs. Higginbotham is chairman, of the social section; Miss Clara Blackwell is press reporter for this club. The None-Such, is a social club among the younger society folk—meets every Thursday. "Don't Worry Twelve" is composed of the elderly married ladies—meets weekly. Lodges and their meeting nights and place of meeting will be carried for 25c the month. We have all manner of lodges here. The greatest of all newspapers is the daily Globe-Democrat, of St. Louis. It has no equal or rival in all the west and ought to be in the hands of every reader of any daily paper. It costs by mail, postage prepaid, daily, including Sunday, one year, $6.00; 6 months, $3.00; 3 months, $1.50; daily without Sunday, one year, $4.00; 6 months, $2.00; 3 months, $1.00. Sunday edition—a big newspaper and magazine combined, 48 to 76 pages every Sunday, one year, $2.00; 6 months, $1. A 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 Society and Local Quincy News Items. Mr. Charles Stewart of Chicago, delivered an address to the men Tuesday evening, subject: "Race of Weaklings." The Eighth and Elm street church was near filled and the speaker said many things to the men that will reap benefit to them in the future. Miss Florence McBride, recording secretary of the Woodriver Convention, was in the city, the guest of Mrs. F, E. Cook. Messrs. John Mosby, Jackson and Capt. R A Byrd, were in the city last week. They aroused much literary activity. Mrs. E. B. smith after being nicely entertained by friends and kindred, returned to her home in the Capital City, Thursday. The paper for discussion at the Culture Club was taken to pieces. The subject: "Money," by Geo. Irvin who had perused history, brought the best knowledge forward. Mr. J. L. smith is in the city on business. Rev, Mrs. smith is not so well. Mrs. Graves and L. Johnson are suffering with pneumonia. Miss Florence McBride was entertained by Miss Cora Ball and Mrs. M. Douglas on the evenings of the 14th and 15th. Rev. Mrs. Wilson is conducting a series of meetings at the A. M. E. church. Great success is anticipated. St. Paul Sewing Circle The Circle met at the residence of Mrs. O'Banion on 17th street and much sewing was done. A good number were present. Extensive arrangements are being made for a two night's entertainment Easter week. They are to be entertained by Mrs. Willis of North 5th street. Watch for further announcement of entertainment. Jacksonville Items. The Ladies Art Club had a very nice enjoyable meeting at the residence of Mrs. Major on Lincoln Ave., and after the usual routine of business a light luncheon was served. The Club adjourned to hold their next meeting atthe residence of Mrs. Alma Wright on north Main st. The Woman's Club held their regular meeting at their club room and a very interesting subject was discussed by Prof. How, ard on the interest of this club. Mrs. Geo. Young entertained at a six o'clock dinner Monday evening in honor of Mrs. G. Brown and Mrs. Doctor Agnew. Mrs. M, D Brown is studying manicuring work under Mrs. Sarah Young. Bethel A. M, E Sunday school will give a competitive drill Wednesday, March 25. The Methodist Episcopal church gave a leap year supper last week at the residence of Mrs Lee Blne on Mauvaisterre St. Clay Clark has been very sick for some time with rhenmatism. Mrs. Chas Berry gave a birthday party Tuesday night at her home in honor of Mrs Julia Berrv. --- --- PIANO AND VOICE LESSONS MISS B. MAIE BOYD, 1101 E. Jefferson Street. The season's most enjoyable time promises to be the forthcoming Easter Ball. You should prepare now for that coming Easter ball. The elite of the city will be out. Every reader of The Forum should read the articles by the colored sculptress, Miss Meta Warrick. It will be an inspiration to young girls and women. You can secure the Colored American Magazine at this office or at 815 E Washington street. Parout of the city desiring the magazine, will send 2c extra for postage. Don't miss the March number—The romance, "The Love that Could not sin," is fine. Readers of The Fosum can secure the daily papers for one cent and two cents at Barksdale's barber shop The Globe-Democrat, Courier-Journal and Inter-Ocean—all the politics James Loomis was a delegate to the Congressional Convention at Litchfield, Wednesday: and reports the convention harmonious, despite the ravings of The Register. The Forum anticipates in the near future having a Woman's Department at which time we hope to secure a competent and reliable lady editress of said department. When you desire your affairs written up elaborately you should ascertain what the charges are—no condensation of your matter then. 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. 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 THE FORUM Quality VOICE E. L. ROGERS, 305 1/2 South 6th street Co. unce G Sale of Second anos Ebony Case 00 No 728 E as arrived to organ at your payments. --- LAND SALE. Quantity Second Three Influences that have sstablish ed CLARKSONS In Popular Favor as nothing else cculd TEST IT FOR YOURSELF 213 South Sixth Jacksonville continued. George Coen who has been suffering for some time with severe pains and rheumatism, is not much improved. MRS. LAURA E. THOM NEW ELK I. CA and Lunch Room. 800 E. Washington - New'Ph Try Thompson's Tamales and Chilli.—M best in the city for your money. NEW ELKI CAFE 800 E. Washington - New'Phone 779 Try Mrs. Thompson's Home Ma and Cakes. Special Rates to Theatrical Troupes and for Banqu Fountain will be opened March 10, 1908 Neal & Brown Restaurant 728 E. Washington St. in new qu Now one of the best in To our new quarters, we extend cial invitation to the publi 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 meal; the best ices and the best and most co- tention to patrons. Regular Meals a specialty. Short order 21 meals by ticket. $3 00. Out of city trade We are prepared to serve for banquets and socials NEAL & BROWN, Proprietr Mayor Roy R. Reece M. Springfield's progressive Mayor, alternate to the National Republican Convention at Chicago, June 16, 1908. Everyone should buy one of those Boston lots—think of it, a home in Boston suburbs for only $10.00, 30 minutes' car ride. Join the Grand United Order of True Reformers E. THOMPSON K I. CAFE h Room. - New'Phone 779 les and Chilli.—Meals, 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 Home Made Pies akes. groups and for Banquets. —Soda ned March 10, 1908. Brown's urant St. in new quarters. the best in city ers, we extend a spe- to the public. OUR MOTTO: meal; the bestserv- and most courteous rons. Short orders served Out of city trade solicited. banquets and socials on request. YN, Proprietresses. To give the best meal; the bestservices 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. Pri e Third